GE L60 User manual

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Instruction Manual
Product version: 7.41x
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Copyright © 2017 GE Multilin Inc. All rights reserved.
L60 Line Phase Comparison System Instruction Manual for version 7.41x.
L60, FlexLogic, FlexElement, FlexCurve, FlexAnalog, FlexInteger, FlexState, EnerVista,
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Part number: 1601-0082-AE1 (January 2017)

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L60 Line Phase Comparison System
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
2.2 Security.............................................................................................................. 2-5
2.3 Order codes ...................................................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 Replacement modules.....................................................................................................2-12
2.4 Signal processing...........................................................................................2-14
2.4.1 UR signal processing ........................................................................................................2-14
2.5 Specifications .................................................................................................2-16
2.5.1 Protection elements..........................................................................................................2-17
2.5.2 User-programmable elements ....................................................................................2-24
2.5.3 Monitoring..............................................................................................................................2-25
2.5.4 Metering..................................................................................................................................2-26
2.5.5 Inputs .......................................................................................................................................2-27
2.5.6 Power supply........................................................................................................................2-29
2.5.7 Outputs....................................................................................................................................2-29
2.5.8 Communication protocols..............................................................................................2-31
2.5.9 Inter-relay communications..........................................................................................2-32
2.5.10 CyberSentry security.........................................................................................................2-34
2.5.11 Environmental......................................................................................................................2-34
2.5.12 Type tests...............................................................................................................................2-35
2.5.13 Production tests..................................................................................................................2-35
2.5.14 Approvals ...............................................................................................................................2-36
2.5.15 Maintenance.........................................................................................................................2-36
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
3.2.3 Rear terminal layout ........................................................................................................... 3-8
3.3 Wiring ................................................................................................................ 3-9
3.3.1 Typical wiring ......................................................................................................................... 3-9

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3.3.2 Dielectric strength ................................................................................................................3-9
3.3.3 Control power......................................................................................................................3-10
3.3.4 CT/VT modules ....................................................................................................................3-11
3.3.5 Contact inputs and outputs ..........................................................................................3-12
3.3.6 Transducer inputs and outputs...................................................................................3-19
3.3.7 RS232 faceplate port........................................................................................................3-21
3.3.8 CPU communication ports ............................................................................................3-22
3.3.9 IRIG-B.......................................................................................................................................3-24
3.3.10 L60 channel communications .....................................................................................3-25
3.4 Direct input and output communications ................................................3-27
3.4.1 Description............................................................................................................................3-27
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 Automatic discovery of UR devices...........................................................................3-56
3.8 Connect to the L60 ........................................................................................3-56
3.8.1 Connect to the L60 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..........................................................3-58
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
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

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4.2.8 Custom LED labeling.........................................................................................................4-24
4.2.9 Breaker control....................................................................................................................4-29
4.2.10 Change passwords............................................................................................................4-30
4.2.11 Invalid password entry ....................................................................................................4-31
4.3 Logic diagrams...............................................................................................4-32
4.4 FlexLogic design and monitoring using Engineer....................................4-33
4.4.1 Design logic...........................................................................................................................4-35
4.4.2 Send file to and from device .........................................................................................4-45
4.4.3 Monitor logic.........................................................................................................................4-46
4.4.4 View front panel and print labels................................................................................4-47
4.4.5 Generate connectivity report........................................................................................4-48
4.4.6 Preferences ...........................................................................................................................4-48
4.4.7 Toolbars ..................................................................................................................................4-52
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................................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.1 Security ..................................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 Display properties ..............................................................................................................5-26
5.3.3 Clear relay records.............................................................................................................5-28
5.3.4 Communications ................................................................................................................5-29
5.3.5 Modbus user map ..............................................................................................................5-93
5.3.6 Real-time clock....................................................................................................................5-94
5.3.7 Fault reports .........................................................................................................................5-98
5.3.8 Oscillography.....................................................................................................................5-100
5.3.9 Data logger ........................................................................................................................5-102
5.3.10 Demand ...............................................................................................................................5-103
5.3.11 User-programmable LEDs ..........................................................................................5-105
5.3.12 User-programmable self-tests .................................................................................5-108
5.3.13 Control pushbuttons......................................................................................................5-109
5.3.14 User-programmable pushbuttons..........................................................................5-110
5.3.15 Flex state parameters...................................................................................................5-115
5.3.16 User-definable displays................................................................................................5-116
5.3.17 Direct inputs and outputs............................................................................................5-118
5.3.18 Teleprotection...................................................................................................................5-124
5.3.19 Installation..........................................................................................................................5-125
5.4 System setup................................................................................................5-125
5.4.1 AC inputs .............................................................................................................................5-125
5.4.2 Power system....................................................................................................................5-127
5.4.3 Signal sources...................................................................................................................5-128
5.4.4 Breakers...............................................................................................................................5-130
5.4.5 Disconnect switches......................................................................................................5-135
5.4.6 FlexCurves...........................................................................................................................5-138
5.5 FlexLogic........................................................................................................5-145
5.5.1 FlexLogic operands ........................................................................................................5-145
5.5.2 FlexLogic rules ..................................................................................................................5-158
5.5.3 FlexLogic evaluation ...................................................................................................... 5-158
5.5.4 FlexLogic example ..........................................................................................................5-159
5.5.5 FlexLogic equation editor............................................................................................5-164
5.5.6 FlexLogic timers ...............................................................................................................5-164
5.5.7 FlexElements......................................................................................................................5-164
5.5.8 Non-volatile latches .......................................................................................................5-168
5.6 Grouped elements.......................................................................................5-169

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5.6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 5-169
5.6.2 Setting group 1................................................................................................................. 5-169
5.6.3 Phase comparison elements..................................................................................... 5-170
5.6.4 Line pickup ......................................................................................................................... 5-188
5.6.5 Distance............................................................................................................................... 5-191
5.6.6 Power swing detect (ANSI 68).................................................................................... 5-211
5.6.7 Load encroachment...................................................................................................... 5-220
5.6.8 Phase current ................................................................................................................... 5-221
5.6.9 Neutral current................................................................................................................. 5-233
5.6.10 Wattmetric ground fault.............................................................................................. 5-241
5.6.11 Ground current ................................................................................................................ 5-245
5.6.12 Negative sequence current........................................................................................ 5-248
5.6.13 Breaker failure (ANSI 50BF)......................................................................................... 5-254
5.6.14 Voltage elements ............................................................................................................ 5-264
5.7 Control elements .........................................................................................5-273
5.7.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 5-273
5.7.2 Trip bus ................................................................................................................................ 5-273
5.7.3 Setting groups .................................................................................................................. 5-275
5.7.4 Selector switch................................................................................................................. 5-276
5.7.5 Trip output.......................................................................................................................... 5-283
5.7.6 Synchrocheck (ANSI 25) ............................................................................................... 5-289
5.7.7 Digital elements............................................................................................................... 5-294
5.7.8 Digital counters................................................................................................................ 5-297
5.7.9 Monitoring elements ..................................................................................................... 5-299
5.7.10 Pilot schemes.................................................................................................................... 5-322
5.7.11 Autoreclose (ANSI 79).................................................................................................... 5-324
5.8 Inputs/outputs .............................................................................................5-338
5.8.1 Contact inputs.................................................................................................................. 5-338
5.8.2 Virtual inputs..................................................................................................................... 5-340
5.8.3 Contact outputs............................................................................................................... 5-341
5.8.4 Virtual outputs.................................................................................................................. 5-344
5.8.5 Resetting ............................................................................................................................. 5-344
5.8.6 Direct inputs and outputs ........................................................................................... 5-345
5.8.7 Teleprotection................................................................................................................... 5-348
5.9 Transducer inputs/outputs........................................................................5-350
5.9.1 DCmA inputs...................................................................................................................... 5-350
5.9.2 RTD inputs .......................................................................................................................... 5-351
5.9.3 DCmA outputs .................................................................................................................. 5-352
5.10 Testing ...........................................................................................................5-356
5.10.1 Test mode function ........................................................................................................5-356
5.10.2 Test mode forcing........................................................................................................... 5-356
5.10.3 Force contact inputs ..................................................................................................... 5-357
5.10.4 Force contact outputs .................................................................................................. 5-357
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

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6.3.9 RxGOOSE statistics .............................................................................................................. 6-6
6.3.10 Autoreclose ............................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.3.11 Digital counters ..................................................................................................................... 6-7
6.3.12 Selector switches.................................................................................................................. 6-7
6.3.13 Flex States................................................................................................................................ 6-7
6.3.14 Ethernet .................................................................................................................................... 6-7
6.3.15 Real time clock synchronizing........................................................................................ 6-8
6.3.16 Direct inputs............................................................................................................................ 6-8
6.3.17 Direct devices 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 Sources....................................................................................................................................6-15
6.4.3 Synchrocheck.......................................................................................................................6-19
6.4.4 Tracking frequency............................................................................................................6-20
6.4.5 FlexElements.........................................................................................................................6-20
6.4.6 RxGOOSE analogs ..............................................................................................................6-21
6.4.7 Wattmetric ground fault.................................................................................................6-21
6.4.8 Transducer inputs/outputs............................................................................................6-21
6.4.9 Distance..................................................................................................................................6-22
6.5 Records............................................................................................................6-23
6.5.1 Fault reports .........................................................................................................................6-23
6.5.2 Event records .......................................................................................................................6-24
6.5.3 Oscillography........................................................................................................................6-25
6.5.4 Data logger ...........................................................................................................................6-26
6.5.5 Breaker maintenance.......................................................................................................6-26
6.6 Product information......................................................................................6-27
6.6.1 Model information..............................................................................................................6-27
6.6.2 Firmware revisions ............................................................................................................6-27
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 87PC phase comparison element................................................................. 8-1
8.1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.2 Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.3 Settings example.................................................................................................................. 8-3
8.2 Distance/backup supervision........................................................................ 8-4
8.2.1 Overview................................................................................................................................... 8-4
8.2.2 Lines with tapped transformers.................................................................................... 8-5
8.2.3 Transformer load currents............................................................................................... 8-6
8.2.4 Low-voltage-side faults..................................................................................................... 8-6
8.2.5 Transformer inrush current ............................................................................................. 8-6
8.2.6 Tractional load....................................................................................................................... 8-7

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8.2.7 Sensitivity issues....................................................................................................................8-7
8.2.8 Single-pole tripping applications...................................................................................8-9
8.2.9 Phase distance....................................................................................................................8-10
8.2.10 Ground distance.................................................................................................................8-11
8.3 POTT signaling scheme.................................................................................8-11
8.3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................8-11
8.4 Series compensated lines ............................................................................8-12
8.4.1 Distance settings................................................................................................................8-12
8.5 Understanding L60 oscillography...............................................................8-14
8.5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................8-14
8.5.2 Two-breaker configuration ...........................................................................................8-15
9 THEORY OF
OPERATION
9.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................9-1
9.1.2 Fundamental principle of phase comparison .........................................................9-1
9.1.3 Variations in phase comparison schemes................................................................9-7
9.1.4 Phase comparison excitation..........................................................................................9-8
9.1.5 Blocking versus tripping schemes .............................................................................9-12
9.1.6 Single versus dual phase comparison .....................................................................9-20
9.1.7 Refinements to basic schemes....................................................................................9-22
9.1.8 Multi-terminal lines ...........................................................................................................9-26
9.1.9 Charging current compensation ................................................................................9-26
9.1.10 L60 signal processing ......................................................................................................9-28
9.2 Single-pole tripping.......................................................................................9-36
9.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................9-36
9.2.2 Phase selection...................................................................................................................9-39
9.3 Fault locator ...................................................................................................9-41
9.3.1 Fault type determination................................................................................................9-41
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 Clear files and data after uninstall...........................................................10-18
10.11 Repairs...........................................................................................................10-19
10.12 Storage ..........................................................................................................10-19

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10.13 Disposal.........................................................................................................10-20
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
D.2 Revision history ...............................................................................................D-1
ABBREVIATIONS
INDEX

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