GE N60 User manual

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Copyright © 2017 GE Multilin Inc. All rights reserved.
N60 Network Stability and Synchrophasor Measurement System Instruction Manual for
version 7.6x.
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Part number: 1601-0125-AF1 (June 2017)

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N60 Network Stability and Synchrophasor
Measurement System
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION 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
2.2 Security .................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Order codes............................................................................................................. 2-7
2.3.1 Order codes with enhanced CT/VT modules........................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Order codes with process bus modules ..................................................................2-10
2.3.3 Replacement modules.....................................................................................................2-12
2.4 Signal processing................................................................................................. 2-13
2.4.1 UR signal processing ........................................................................................................2-13
2.5 Specifications........................................................................................................ 2-15
2.5.1 Protection elements..........................................................................................................2-16
2.5.2 User-programmable elements ....................................................................................2-19
2.5.3 Monitoring..............................................................................................................................2-21
2.5.4 Metering..................................................................................................................................2-22
2.5.5 Inputs .......................................................................................................................................2-23
2.5.6 Power supply........................................................................................................................2-25
2.5.7 Outputs....................................................................................................................................2-25
2.5.8 Communication protocols..............................................................................................2-27
2.5.9 Inter-relay communications..........................................................................................2-28
2.5.10 CyberSentry security.........................................................................................................2-30
2.5.11 Graphical front panel........................................................................................................2-30
2.5.12 Environmental......................................................................................................................2-30
2.5.13 Type tests...............................................................................................................................2-31
2.5.14 Production tests..................................................................................................................2-31
2.5.15 Approvals ...............................................................................................................................2-32
2.5.16 Maintenance.........................................................................................................................2-32
3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Unpack and inspect ............................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Panel cutouts.......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Rear terminal layout ........................................................................................................... 3-5
3.3 Wiring.......................................................................................................................3-7

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3.3.1 Typical wiring..........................................................................................................................3-7
3.3.2 Dielectric strength ................................................................................................................3-8
3.3.3 Control power.........................................................................................................................3-8
3.3.4 CT/VT modules .......................................................................................................................3-9
3.3.5 Process bus modules ....................................................................................................... 3-11
3.3.6 Contact inputs and outputs ..........................................................................................3-12
3.3.7 Transducer inputs and outputs...................................................................................3-23
3.3.8 RS232 port.............................................................................................................................3-25
3.3.9 CPU communication ports ............................................................................................3-26
3.3.10 IRIG-B.......................................................................................................................................3-28
3.4 Direct input and output communications .......................................................3-29
3.4.1 Description............................................................................................................................3-29
3.4.2 Fiber: LED and ELED transmitters...............................................................................3-32
3.4.3 Fiber laser transmitters...................................................................................................3-32
3.4.4 G.703 interface....................................................................................................................3-33
3.4.5 RS422 interface...................................................................................................................3-37
3.4.6 Two-channel two-clock RS422 interface................................................................3-39
3.4.7 RS422 and fiber interface ..............................................................................................3-40
3.4.8 IEEE C37.94 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..........................................................................................3-52
3.7.3 Configure Ethernet connection...................................................................................3-53
3.7.4 Configure modem connection.....................................................................................3-55
3.7.5 Automatic discovery of UR devices...........................................................................3-55
3.8 Connect to the N60 ..............................................................................................3-56
3.8.1 Connect to the N60 in EnerVista.................................................................................3-56
3.8.2 Use Quick Connect via the front panel RS232 port............................................3-57
3.8.3 Use Quick Connect via a rear Ethernet port..........................................................3-58
3.9 Set up CyberSentry and change default password........................................3-59
3.10 Import settings .....................................................................................................3-59
3.11 Connect to D400 gateway...................................................................................3-60
3.11.1 Oscillography files..............................................................................................................3-60
3.11.2 Event records.......................................................................................................................3-60
3.11.3 Log files...................................................................................................................................3-60
3.11.4 Setting files............................................................................................................................3-61
4INTERFACES 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 ...........................................................................................4-14
4.2.1 Front panel............................................................................................................................4-14
4.2.2 Front panel display............................................................................................................4-16

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4.2.3 Front panel navigation keys..........................................................................................4-37
4.2.4 LED indicators ......................................................................................................................4-39
4.2.5 Front panel labelling .........................................................................................................4-43
4.2.6 Menu navigation.................................................................................................................4-50
4.2.7 Change settings ..................................................................................................................4-52
4.2.8 View actual values.............................................................................................................4-57
4.2.9 Breaker control....................................................................................................................4-58
4.2.10 Change passwords............................................................................................................4-59
4.2.11 Invalid password entry ....................................................................................................4-61
4.3 Logic diagrams..................................................................................................... 4-61
4.4 FlexLogic design using Engineer ....................................................................... 4-62
4.4.1 Design logic...........................................................................................................................4-64
4.4.2 Send file to and from device .........................................................................................4-74
4.4.3 Monitor logic.........................................................................................................................4-75
4.4.4 View front panel and print labels................................................................................4-76
4.4.5 Generate connectivity report........................................................................................4-77
4.4.6 Preferences ...........................................................................................................................4-77
4.4.7 Toolbars ..................................................................................................................................4-81
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 .............................................................................................. 5-6
5.3 Product setup.......................................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.1 Security ..................................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 Display properties ..............................................................................................................5-26
5.3.3 Graphical front panel........................................................................................................5-28
5.3.4 Clear relay records.............................................................................................................5-40
5.3.5 Communications ................................................................................................................5-41
5.3.6 Modbus user map ...........................................................................................................5-107
5.3.7 Real-time clock.................................................................................................................5-107
5.3.8 User-programmable fault report.............................................................................5-112
5.3.9 Oscillography.....................................................................................................................5-113
5.3.10 Data logger ........................................................................................................................5-115
5.3.11 Demand ...............................................................................................................................5-116
5.3.12 User-programmable LEDs ..........................................................................................5-117
5.3.13 User-programmable self-tests .................................................................................5-122
5.3.14 Control pushbuttons......................................................................................................5-122
5.3.15 User-programmable pushbuttons..........................................................................5-124
5.3.16 Flex state parameters...................................................................................................5-130
5.3.17 User-definable displays................................................................................................5-131
5.3.18 Direct inputs and outputs............................................................................................5-133
5.3.19 Teleprotection...................................................................................................................5-139
5.3.20 Installation..........................................................................................................................5-140
5.4 Remote resources..............................................................................................5-140
5.4.1 Remote resources configuration .............................................................................5-140
5.5 System setup.......................................................................................................5-142
5.5.1 AC inputs .............................................................................................................................5-142
5.5.2 Power system....................................................................................................................5-143
5.5.3 Signal sources...................................................................................................................5-144
5.5.4 Breakers...............................................................................................................................5-147
5.5.5 Disconnect switch control...........................................................................................5-152
5.5.6 FlexCurves...........................................................................................................................5-157
5.5.7 Phasor Measurement Unit ..........................................................................................5-164
5.6 FlexLogic ..............................................................................................................5-185

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5.6.1 FlexLogic operands........................................................................................................ 5-185
5.6.2 FlexLogic rules.................................................................................................................. 5-197
5.6.3 FlexLogic evaluation...................................................................................................... 5-197
5.6.4 FlexLogic example..........................................................................................................5-197
5.6.5 FlexLogic equation editor............................................................................................ 5-202
5.6.6 FlexLogic timers............................................................................................................... 5-202
5.6.7 FlexElements ..................................................................................................................... 5-202
5.6.8 Non-volatile latches.......................................................................................................5-207
5.6.9 FlexMath.............................................................................................................................. 5-208
5.7 Grouped elements............................................................................................. 5-211
5.7.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 5-211
5.7.2 Setting group 1................................................................................................................. 5-211
5.7.3 Power swing detect (ANSI 68).................................................................................... 5-211
5.7.4 Phase current ................................................................................................................... 5-221
5.7.5 Neutral current................................................................................................................. 5-233
5.7.6 Ground current ................................................................................................................ 5-241
5.7.7 Voltage elements ............................................................................................................ 5-244
5.7.8 Supervising elements.................................................................................................... 5-247
5.7.9 Sensitive directional power (ANSI 32) .................................................................... 5-249
5.8 Control elements ............................................................................................... 5-252
5.8.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 5-252
5.8.2 Trip bus ................................................................................................................................ 5-252
5.8.3 Setting groups .................................................................................................................. 5-254
5.8.4 Selector switch................................................................................................................. 5-256
5.8.5 Underfrequency (ANSI 81U)........................................................................................ 5-262
5.8.6 Overfrequency (ANSI 81O) .......................................................................................... 5-263
5.8.7 Synchrocheck (ANSI 25) ............................................................................................... 5-264
5.8.8 Digital elements............................................................................................................... 5-270
5.8.9 Digital counters................................................................................................................ 5-273
5.8.10 Monitoring elements ..................................................................................................... 5-275
5.8.11 Frequency rate of change (ANSI 81R).................................................................... 5-282
5.8.12 Digitizers.............................................................................................................................. 5-284
5.8.13 8-bit comparators .......................................................................................................... 5-287
5.8.14 8-bit switches.................................................................................................................... 5-293
5.9 Inputs/outputs ................................................................................................... 5-295
5.9.1 Contact inputs.................................................................................................................. 5-295
5.9.2 Virtual inputs..................................................................................................................... 5-297
5.9.3 Contact outputs............................................................................................................... 5-298
5.9.4 Virtual outputs.................................................................................................................. 5-301
5.9.5 Resetting ............................................................................................................................. 5-301
5.9.6 Direct inputs and outputs ........................................................................................... 5-302
5.9.7 Direct analog inputs and outputs ........................................................................... 5-306
5.9.8 Direct integer inputs and outputs ........................................................................... 5-308
5.9.9 Teleprotection................................................................................................................... 5-310
5.10 Transducer inputs/outputs.............................................................................. 5-311
5.10.1 DCmA inputs...................................................................................................................... 5-311
5.10.2 RTD inputs .......................................................................................................................... 5-312
5.10.3 DCmA outputs .................................................................................................................. 5-313
5.11 Testing................................................................................................................. 5-317
5.11.1 Test mode function ........................................................................................................5-317
5.11.2 Test mode forcing........................................................................................................... 5-317
5.11.3 Phasor Measurement Unit test values.................................................................. 5-318
5.11.4 Force contact inputs ..................................................................................................... 5-319
5.11.5 Force contact outputs .................................................................................................. 5-319

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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.................................................................................................. 6-5
6.3.4 RxGOOSE DPS inputs .......................................................................................................... 6-5
6.3.5 Teleprotection inputs.......................................................................................................... 6-5
6.3.6 Contact outputs .................................................................................................................... 6-5
6.3.7 Virtual outputs ....................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.3.8 RxGOOSE status.................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.3.9 RxGOOSE statistics .............................................................................................................. 6-6
6.3.10 Digital counters ..................................................................................................................... 6-7
6.3.11 Selector switches.................................................................................................................. 6-7
6.3.12 Flex States................................................................................................................................ 6-7
6.3.13 Ethernet .................................................................................................................................... 6-8
6.3.14 Real time clock synchronizing........................................................................................ 6-8
6.3.15 Direct inputs............................................................................................................................ 6-9
6.3.16 Direct devices status .......................................................................................................... 6-9
6.3.17 Direct integer inputs .........................................................................................................6-10
6.3.18 Teleprotection channel tests ........................................................................................6-10
6.3.19 Remaining connection status.......................................................................................6-10
6.3.20 Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP)...........................................................................6-11
6.3.21 TxGOOSE status ..................................................................................................................6-12
6.4 Metering.................................................................................................................6-12
6.4.1 Metering conventions.......................................................................................................6-12
6.4.2 Sources....................................................................................................................................6-16
6.4.3 Synchrocheck.......................................................................................................................6-22
6.4.4 Tracking frequency............................................................................................................6-22
6.4.5 FlexElements.........................................................................................................................6-22
6.4.6 Digitizer ...................................................................................................................................6-23
6.4.7 8-bit comparators..............................................................................................................6-23
6.4.8 Summator..............................................................................................................................6-23
6.4.9 Direct analogs......................................................................................................................6-24
6.4.10 RxGOOSE analogs ..............................................................................................................6-24
6.4.11 Sensitive directional power ...........................................................................................6-24
6.4.12 Frequency rate of change..............................................................................................6-24
6.4.13 Phasor Measurement Unit.............................................................................................6-24
6.4.14 PMU aggregator..................................................................................................................6-25
6.4.15 Transducer inputs and outputs ...................................................................................6-26
6.5 Records ..................................................................................................................6-26
6.5.1 User-programmable fault reports..............................................................................6-26
6.5.2 Event records .......................................................................................................................6-26
6.5.3 Oscillography........................................................................................................................6-28
6.5.4 Data logger ...........................................................................................................................6-28
6.5.5 Phasor Measurement Unit records............................................................................6-29
6.5.6 Breaker maintenance.......................................................................................................6-29
6.6 Product information ............................................................................................ 6-30
6.6.1 Model information..............................................................................................................6-30
6.6.2 Firmware revisions ............................................................................................................6-31
7 COMMANDS AND
TARGETS
7.1 Commands menu................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Virtual inputs........................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.2 Clear records .......................................................................................................................... 7-2

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7.1.3 Set date and time..................................................................................................................7-3
7.1.4 Relay maintenance ..............................................................................................................7-4
7.1.5 Phasor Measurement Unit one-shot ...........................................................................7-5
7.1.6 Security......................................................................................................................................7-7
7.2 Targets menu ..........................................................................................................7-7
7.2.1 Target messages...................................................................................................................7-7
7.2.2 Relay self-tests .......................................................................................................................7-8
8 COMMISSIONING 8.1 Testing......................................................................................................................8-1
8.1.1 Testing underfrequency and overfrequency elements.......................................8-1
9 MAINTENANCE 9.1 Monitoring ...............................................................................................................9-1
9.1.1 Devices with Site Targets ..................................................................................................9-1
9.1.2 Data with Modbus Analyzer.............................................................................................9-1
9.2 General maintenance ............................................................................................9-3
9.2.1 In-service maintenance.....................................................................................................9-3
9.2.2 Out-of-service maintenance ...........................................................................................9-3
9.2.3 Unscheduled maintenance (system interruption) .................................................9-3
9.3 Retrieve files............................................................................................................9-3
9.3.1 CyberSentry security event files.....................................................................................9-4
9.4 Convert device settings.........................................................................................9-5
9.5 Copy settings to other device ..............................................................................9-7
9.6 Compare settings ...................................................................................................9-7
9.6.1 Compare against defaults................................................................................................9-7
9.6.2 Compare two devices .........................................................................................................9-8
9.7 Back up and restore settings ...............................................................................9-8
9.7.1 Back up settings ....................................................................................................................9-8
9.7.2 Restore settings..................................................................................................................9-11
9.8 Upgrade software.................................................................................................9-13
9.9 Upgrade firmware ................................................................................................9-13
9.10 Replace front panel..............................................................................................9-15
9.11 Replace module ....................................................................................................9-23
9.12 Battery....................................................................................................................9-24
9.12.1 Replace battery for SH/SL power supply................................................................9-24
9.12.2 Dispose of battery .............................................................................................................9-26
9.13 Clear files and data after uninstall ...................................................................9-29
9.14 Repairs....................................................................................................................9-29
9.15 Storage ...................................................................................................................9-30
9.16 Disposal..................................................................................................................9-30
AFLEXANALOG
OPERANDS
A.1 FlexAnalog items ................................................................................................... A-1
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

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D.2 Revision history ......................................................................................................D-1
ABBREVIATIONS
INDEX

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