GE RPV311 User manual

GE
Grid Solutions
RPV311
Distributed Multifunction Fault Recorder
Technical Manual
Platform Hardware Version: C
Platform Software Version: 13
Publication Reference: RPV311-TM-EN-7
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction 15
1Foreword 15
1.1 Target Audience 15
1.2 Nomenclature 15
1.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations 16
2Product Scope 17
3Unpacking 17
4External Indication 18
4.1 RPV311 Nameplate 18
4.2 RA331, RA332, and RA333 Nameplate 18
5Key Features 19
6Compliance 20
7Functional Overview 20
8Programs Under the GPL 2 License 21
9Ordering Options 22
9.1 RPV311 22
9.2 RA331 23
9.3 RA332 24
9.4 RA333 26
Chapter 2: Safety Information 27
1Health and Safety 27
2Symbols 27
3Installation, Commissioning and Servicing 28
3.1 Lifting Hazards 28
3.2 Electrical Hazards 28
3.3 Fusing Requirements 30
3.4 Equipment Connections 31
3.5 Pre-energisation Checklist 32
3.6 Peripheral Circuitry 32
3.7 Upgrading/Servicing 33
4Decommissioning and Disposal 33
5Standards Compliance 34
5.1 EMC Compliance: 34
5.2 Product Safety: 2006/95/EC 34
5.3 R&TTE Compliance 34
Chapter 3: Hardware Design 35
1Hardware Architecture 35
1.1 Processing Capability 36
2Mechanical Implementation 36
2.1 RPV311 36
2.2 RA331 38

2.3 RA332 40
2.4 RA333 41
Chapter 4: Configuration 45
1Accessing the Equipment Configuration 45
1.1 Configuration History 47
2Equipment 47
2.1 Identification 47
2.2 Synchronization 48
2.3 Communications 49
2.4 Acquisition with remote acquisition modules 52
2.5 Acquisition with Sampled Values 54
2.6 Access Control 56
2.7 User 57
2.8 Record Management 59
2.9 Auto Upload 60
3Voltage Circuit 62
4Current Circuits 63
5Power Circuit 65
6Digital Channels 66
7DC Channels 67
8Thresholds 68
8.1 Adding New Voltage Thresholds 70
8.2 Adding New Current Thresholds 71
8.3 Adding New Power Thresholds 73
8.4 Adding New Digital Thresholds 75
8.5 Adding New DC Thresholds 75
9Cross-Trigger 76
10 Fault Recorder 76
10.1 Trigger’d Recording 76
10.2 Continuous Recording 78
11 Disturbance Recorder 78
11.1 Trigger'd Recording 79
11.2 Continuous Recording 80
12 Traveling Waves Recorder 81
13 Recommended Sources of Trigger 82
14 Steady-State 82
14.1 Average series 83
14.2 Harmonics 83
14.3 Flicker 84
15 Groups 85
16 Relays 86
16.1 On time 86
16.2 Relays 2, 3, and 4 87
17 PMU 89
17.1 General 89

17.2 Data 89
17.3 Communication 89
18 MODBUS 90
19 DNP3 91
19.1 Configuring the DNP3 function 91
19.2 DNP3 configuration example 92
Chapter 5: Operation 97
1Local Interface 97
1.1 Status Indicators 97
1.2 Menu Navigation 97
1.3 Local Interface Menus 97
2Monitoring Web Interface 111
2.1 Accessing the Monitoring Web Interface 111
2.2 Navigating 111
2.3 Status 112
2.4 Log 114
2.5 Manual Trigger 115
2.6 Records 116
2.7 Monitoring 122
2.8 Configuration History 127
2.9 General Information 128
3COMTRADE files download 131
Chapter 6: Records 132
1Continuous and Triggered Fault Records 132
1.1 Recorded Values 132
1.2 Recording Times by Trigger 132
1.3 Sampling Rate 133
1.4 Re-trigger and Record Concatenation 133
1.5 Trigger Burst Limiter 134
2Continuous and Trigger'd Disturbance Records 134
2.1 Recorded Values 135
2.2 Recording Times by Trigger 135
2.3 Sampling Rate 136
2.4 Re-trigger and Record Concatenation 136
2.5 Trigger Burst Limiter 136
3Traveling Wave Fault Records 136
3.1 Pre-conditions 136
3.2 Sampling Rate and Acquisition 137
3.3 Recording Times 137
4Steady-State Records 137
4.1 Average Series 137
4.2 Harmonics 138
4.3 Flicker 138
5SOE - Sequence of Events Records 138

6Record Format and Naming, and Mass Storage Capacity 139
6.1 Record Format 139
6.2 Record Naming 139
6.3 Mass Storage Capacity 141
7Record Management and Access 141
Chapter 7: TW Fault Locator 143
1TWFL Overview 143
2TW Fault Location Information 144
2.1 Maximum Number of Lines Monitored by the TW Fault Locator 144
2.2 Accuracy and TWFL with CVTs 145
2.3 Underground and Overhead Cables 145
3Automatic Fault Location 145
4How to Test the TW Fault Location in Lab 145
5Three Terminal Line Application 146
5.1 Examples 148
6TWFL in Mixed (Hybrid) Lines 150
6.1 K Factor Calculation –Overhead Section 150
6.2 K Factor Calculation –Underground Section 151
Chapter 8: PMU 153
1Synchrophasor Measurement and Broadcast 153
1.1 Reported Values 153
1.2 Accuracy Limits 154
1.3 Communication Ports, Transmission Rates 155
1.4 Timestamp 155
1.5 Configuration 155
1.6 Standards Compliance 155
2WMU –Waveform Measurement Unit 155
Chapter 9: MODBUS 157
1Description 157
1.1 Register Types 157
1.2 Status 157
1.3 Analog Data 158
1.4 Digital Channels 158
1.5 Configuration 158
Chapter 10: DNP3 161
1Description 161
Chapter 11: GOOSE Message Detection 163
1Description 163
Chapter 12: Software –RPV Tools 165
1RPV Tools Description 165
1.1 RPV Tools Installation 165

1.2 Scanner 166
1.3 Configuration Tool 171
1.4 TW Fault Locator 175
1.5 GOOSE Configurator 180
Chapter 13: Software –RPV Manager 187
1Requirements 187
2Software Description 187
2.1 RPV Manager Main Window 187
2.2 RPV Manager Settings 189
2.3Automatic TW Faul Location 199
2.4 Polling and Refresh 201
Chapter 14: Communications 205
1Communication Interfaces 205
1.1 Electrical and Optical Ethernet 205
1.2 Serial Port 206
2Communication Ports and Protocols 208
3Direct Communication Using the Electrical Ethernet Port 209
3.1 Checking the Connection 210
4Communication Through Network Using the Electrical Ethernet Port 210
5Communication Through Network Using the Serial Port 211
6Accessing the Equipment 212
6.1 Computer Support Applications 212
6.2 Minimum Computer Requirements 212
6.3 Communication Configuration 213
6.4 Auto Upload 213
Chapter 15: Installation 214
1Handling the Goods 214
1.1 Receipt of the Goods 214
1.2 Unpacking the Goods 214
1.3 Storing the Goods 214
1.4 Dismantling the Goods 215
2Normal Use of the Equipment 215
3Mounting the Device 215
3.1 RPV311 Mechanical Installation 215
3.2 RA331, RA332 and RA333 Mechanical Installation 216
4Cables and Connectors 217
5Power Supply Connections 217
6RPV311 AC and DC Power Connection 218
7RA331, RA332 and RA333 AC and DC Power Connection 219
8Powering Up 219
9Earth Connection 220
10 Connection Between RPV311 and RA331, RA332 or RA333 221
11 Analog Voltage Inputs (50/60 Hz) 224

12 High-speed Analog Voltage Inputs (TW) 228
13 Analog Current Inputs 229
14 Analog DC Transducer Inputs ± 10 V 233
15 Analog DC Transducer Inputs ± 20 mA 235
16 Current Clamps 237
17 Digital Inputs 238
18 Time Synchronization Inputs 239
19 Dry Contact Relays 240
20 Case Dimensions 241
21 RPV311 241
22 RPV311 Accessories 242
23 RA33x 243
24 RA33x Accessories 246
25 Panel for Installation of Two Remote Acquisition Modules (Q61) 246
Chapter 16: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 247
1Maintenance 247
1.1 Maintenance Checks 247
1.2 Replacing the Unit 248
1.3 Cleaning 248
1.4 Watchdog 249
2RPV311 Troubleshooting 249
2.1 Ready in processing module does not light up 249
2.2 Alarm in processing module lights up 249
2.3 SYNC does not lights up 250
2.4 Date or time incorrect 250
2.5 Time drift throughout operation week 250
3RPV311 Firmware Update 250
4Product Support Tools - PST 251
5RA331, RA332, and RA333 Troubleshooting 251
5.1 MAINS indicator does not light up 251
5.2 READY indicator does not light up 251
5.3 PPS indicator does not light up (Only RA333) 251
5.4 Link with the processing module is not active 252
6Equipment Return 252
7Instructions for Equipment Repair/Service for Service Personnel 252
Chapter 17: Technical Specifications 254
1RPV311 Specifications 254
1.1 Electrical Ethernet Port 254
1.2 Optical Ethernet Port (optional) 254
1.3 Modem Serial Port 255
1.4 TTL IRIG Input 255
1.5 Optical IRIG-Input (optional) 257
1.6 Dry-contact Relay Outputs 257
1.7 Fiber-optic Links 258

1.8 Power Supply 258
1.9 Environmental Conditions 259
1.10 Type Tests RPV311 259
1.11 Safety Tests 262
1.12 Environmental tests 263
1.13 Enclosure Protection IEC 60529 263
1.14 Dimensions 264
2RA331, RA332, and RA333 Specifications 266
2.1 Analog Acquisition (50/60 Hz) 266
2.2 Analog Acquisition (High-speed –Only RA333 Module) 266
2.3 Voltage Inputs 266
2.4 Current Inputs 267
2.5 Current clamps inputs specification 267
2.6 DC Transducer Inputs 268
2.7 Digital Inputs 268
2.8 Fiber-optic Links 269
2.9 RA33x Power Supply 269
2.10 Environmental Conditions 270
2.11 Type Tests RA33x 270
2.12 Safety Tests 273
2.13 Environmental tests 273
2.14 Enclosure Protection IEC 60529 274
2.15 Dimensions 274
2.16 Current Clamps 276
Chapter 18: Wiring Diagrams 277
1Connection Diagrams of the Voltage Inputs 277
2Connection Diagrams of the TW Inputs 280
3Connection Diagrams of the Current Inputs 280
Appendix A 283
1Equipment Log 283

Table of Figures
Figure 1: Functional design overview 21
Figure 2: RA332, RA333 and RPV311 35
Figure 3: Front View of the RPV311 37
Figure 4: Back view of the RPV311 38
Figure 5: Rear and front views of the RA331, respectively 39
Figure 6: Rear view of the RA332 40
Figure 7: Front and back views of the RA333 42
Figure 8: Initial configuration screen 46
Figure 9: Equipment identification configuration section 48
Figure 10: Equipment Ethernet configuration section 50
Figure 11: Equipment serial port configuration section 51
Figure 12: Links between RPV and acquisition modules configuration section 52
Figure 13: Analog inputs configuration section 54
Figure 14: Sampled Values subscriptions links configuration section 55
Figure 15: Analog inputs configuration section for Sampled Values channels 56
Figure 16: Equipment access control configuration section 57
Figure 17: Adding new user section 58
Figure 18: Changing the administrator password section: Changing the administrator
password section 59
Figure 19: Record management configuration section 60
Figure 20: Auto upload configuration section 61
Figure 21: Email/Fax configuration 62
Figure 22: Adding and editing voltage circuits 63
Figure 23: Adding and editing current circuits 64
Figure 24: Adding and editing power circuits 65
Figure 25: Adding and editing digital channels 66
Figure 26: Adding and editing DC channels 68
Figure 27: Adding and editing a voltage threshold 71
Figure 28: Adding and editing a current threshold 72
Figure 29: Adding and editing a power threshold 74
Figure 30: Adding and editing a DC threshold 76
Figure 31: Fault recorder –triggered recording configuration section 77
Figure 32: Fault recorder –continuous recording configuration section 78

Figure 33: Disturbance recorder –trigger’d recording configuration 79
Figure 34: Disturbance recorder –continuous recording configuration section 80
Figure 35: Traveling waves recorder –triggered recording configuration section 81
Figure 36: Steady-state recorder –average series configuration section 83
Figure 37: Steady-state recorder –harmonics configuration section 84
Figure 38: Steady-state recorder –flicker configuration section 85
Figure 39: Adding and editing a group 86
Figure 40: Relays on time configuration section 87
Figure 41: Relay signaling events configuration section 88
Figure 42: MODBUS configuration section 91
Figure 43: Digital Channels Configured 92
Figure 44: Analog channels selected 94
Figure 45: Local interface of the RPV311 97
Figure 46: Status monitoring sequence 99
Figure 47: Monitoring sequence 101
Figure 48: Records monitoring sequence: Fault disturbance, TW and average series103
Figure 49: Records monitoring sequence: harmonics, flicker and SOE 104
Figure 50: Equipment settings monitoring sequence 106
Figure 51: Circuit and channel settings monitoring sequence 107
Figure 52: Relays, PMU and MODBUS settings monitoring sequence 108
Figure 53: General information monitoring sequence 110
Figure 54: Default screen for browsing on the Web Interface 111
Figure 55: Equipment status screen 113
Figure 56: Link status screen 114
Figure 57: Log screen 115
Figure 58: Manual Trigger screen 116
Figure 59: Fault recorder screen 117
Figure 60: Fault recorder screen 118
Figure 61: Traveling Wave recorder screen 119
Figure 62: Steady-state recorder screen 120
Figure 63: SOE recorder screen 121
Figure 64: Monitoring with plots 124
Figure 65: Monitoring circuit quantities via Web interface 125
Figure 66: Monitoring the status of digital channels 127
Figure 67: Configuration History screen 128

Figure 68: General Information screen 129
Figure 69: Setup screen 130
Figure 70: Concatenation event example 133
Figure 71: Example of an event without concatenation 134
Figure 72 –TW Fault Locator architecture overview 143
Figure 73 - Typical Circuit Three-Terminal Application 147
Figure 74 –Three terminal line application 148
Figure 75 –TW Fault Location example 1 149
Figure 76 - TW Fault Location example 2 150
Figure 77: Directory of the records received of the equipment 170
Figure 78: Configuration Tool main screen 171
Figure 79: Fault Locator Interface 178
Figure 80: Graphical tool of Fault Locator interface 179
Figure 81: Initial screen of the GOOSE Configurator 181
Figure 82: Screen to configuration on the SCL file 183
Figure 83: Association of a GOOSE Control Block with a digital input 184
Figure 84: Filter parameters 185
Figure 85 - RPV Manager main window 187
Figure 86 - Downloaded records 188
Figure 87: Alarms tab 188
Figure 88: Device window 191
Figure 89- Transmission Line configuration 192
Figure 90: Current Circuit name 192
Figure 91: Terminal name configuration 193
Figure 92- Warning menu 193
Figure 93 - Tools menu 194
Figure 94: Percentage of records chart 197
Figure 95: Polling configuration 198
Figure 96: About window 199
Figure 97: RPV Manager TWFL methods 201
Figure 98: Electrical and optical Ethernet inputs 206
Figure 99: Serial communication port 207
Figure 100: Local communication with equipment using the electrical Ethernet port
architecture 209

Figure 101: Communication through network using the electrical Ethernet port
architecture 211
Figure 102: Minimum distances for the equipment mounting 216
Figure 103: Mounting panel to install two remote acquisition modules (RA331/332) in a
19-inch rack 217
Figure 104: Pre-insulated tubular pin terminals 218
Figure 105: Header connector assembly 218
Figure 106: AC/DC power connection 218
Figure 107: AC/DC power connection 219
Figure 108: RPV311 Grounding 220
Figure 109: RA33X Grounding 221
Figure 110: RPV311 Fiber Optic Connectors 221
Figure 111: RA331, RA332 and RA333 fiber optic connectors 222
Figure 112: Connection between RPV311 and the RA331, RA332 or RA333 222
Figure 113: Screws of the Back Panel 223
Figure 114: Analog input terminals 224
Figure 115: Screws of the Back Panel 225
Figure 116: Internal Jumper 225
Figure 117: Analog Input Terminals to TW Measurement 228
Figure 118: Analog Input Terminals 229
Figure 119: Screws of the Back Panel 230
Figure 120: Internal Jumper 230
Figure 121: Analog Input Terminals 233
Figure 122: Screws of the Back Panel 234
Figure 123: Internal Jumper 234
Figure 124: Connection Diagram of DC Transducer Inputs ± 10 V 235
Figure 125: Analog Input Terminals 235
Figure 126: Screws of the back panel 236
Figure 127: Internal Jumper 237
Figure 128: Connection Diagram of DC Transducer Inputs ± 20 mA 237
Figure 129: Polarity of the Current Clamp Connection 238
Figure 130: Digital Input Terminals 238
Figure 131: Connection Diagram of Digital Inputs 239
Figure 132: Electrical and optical inputs for sync using IRIG-B 239
Figure 133: Connection diagram of electrical synchronism inputs 240

Figure 134: Connections diagram of optical synchronism inputs 240
Figure 135: Dry contact relays of the RPV311 241
Figure 136: Dry contact relay connection diagram 241
Figure 137: Fiber-optic pair 242
Figure 138: RPV311 Dimensions 243
Figure 139: RA331, RA332 and RA333 dimensions 244
Figure 140: RA331, RA332 and RA333 panel cutout 245
Figure 141: Mounting panel to install two remote acquisition modules (RA331/332) in a
19-inch rack 246
Figure 142: RPV311 Dimensions 265
Figure 143: RA331, RA332 and RA333 dimensions 275
Figure 144: AEMC / MN312 (PN 2468) current clamps 276

RPV311
Distributed Multifunction Fault Recorder
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provides some general information about the technical manual and an
introduction to the device(s) described in this technical manual.
1Foreword
This technical manual provides a functional and technical description of Alstom
Grid's Reason RPV311, as well as a comprehensive set of instructions for using the
device. The level at which this manual is written assumes that you are already
familiar with protection engineering and have experience in this discipline. The
description of principles and theory is limited to that which is necessary to
understand the product..
We have attempted to make this manual as accurate, comprehensive and user-
friendly as possible. However we cannot guarantee that it is free from errors. Nor can
we state that it cannot be improved. We would therefore be very pleased to hear
from you if you discover any errors, or have any suggestions for improvement. Our
policy is to provide the information necessary to help you safely specify, engineer,
install, commission, maintain, and eventually dispose of this product. We consider
that this manual provides the necessary information, but if you consider that more
details are needed, please contact us.
All feedback should be sent to our contact centre via the following URL:
http://www.gegridsolutions.com/alstomenergy/grid/grid/contactcentre
1.1 Target Audience
This manual is aimed towards all professionals charged with installing,
commissioning, maintaining, troubleshooting, or operating any of the products within
the specified product range. This includes installation and commissioning personnel
as well as engineers who will be responsible for operating the product.
The level at which this manual is written assumes that installation and
commissioning engineers have knowledge of handling electronic equipment. Also,
system and protection engineers have a thorough knowledge of protection systems
and associated equipment.
1.2 Nomenclature
Due to the technical nature of this manual, many special terms, abbreviations and
acronyms are used throughout the manual. Some of these terms are well-known
industry-specific terms while others may be special product-specific terms used by
Alstom Grid. The first instance of any acronym or term used in a particular chapter is
explained. In addition, a separate glossary is available on the Alstom website, or from
the Alstom contact centre.

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We would like to highlight the following changes of nomenclature however:
British English is used throughout this manual.
The British term 'Earth' is used in favour of the American term 'Ground'.
1.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations
AC - Alternating Current;
CF - Constituição Federal (Federal Constitution);
COMNAME - IEEE C37.232 Recommended Practice for Naming Time Sequence Data
Files;
COMTRADE - IEEE C37.111 Common Format for Transient Data Exchange;
DC - Direct Current;
DFR - DataFlex file extension;
EMC - Electromagnetic Compatibility;
FRQ - Frequency;
FUT - Firmware Upgrade Tool;
GOOSE - Generic Object Oriented Substation Events;
GPS - Global Positioning System;
HDD - Hard disk drive;
HTML - HyperText Markup Language;
IMB - Imbalance;
IEEE - Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers;
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission;
IED - Intelligent Electronic Devices;
IP - Internet Protocol;
IRIG-B -Inter Range Instrumentation Group (Rate Designation B);
KML - Keyhole Markup Language;
MAC - Media Access Control;
MODBUS - Modicon Bus;
PC - Computer;
PMU - Phasor Measurement Unit;
PST - Product Support Tools;
Pst - Short-term flicker severity;
Plt - Long-term flicker severity;
RAM - Random-access Memory;
RFC, DEFLATE - RFC 1951, DEFLATE Compressed Data Format Specification;
RMS - Root Mean Square;
RPV - Multifunction Digital Fault Recorder;
SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition;
SCD, CID - Input files extensions for the IED GOOSE messages;
SCL - Edit Configuration File for the GOOSE Configurator;
SNTP - Simple Network Time Protocol;
SOE - Sequency of Events;
SQL - Structured Query Language;
SSD - Solid-state Drive;
TCP - Transmission Control Protocol;
THD - Total harmonic distortion;

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TTL - Time to Live;
TW - Travelling Wave;
UDP - User Datagram Protocol;
UTC - Coordinated Universal Time;
VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network;
XML - Extensible Markup Language.
2Product Scope
The processing unit RPV311 and the acquisition modules RA331, RA332, and RA333
offer a distributed solution for Multifunction Digital Recording. The solution is
designed for the acquisition, monitoring and recording of electrical quantities
normally associated with electrical power generation, transmission or distribution
equipment. It is the solution for applications which require flexibility, allowing
installation of RPV311 Processing Unit in existing panels and the Acquisition Modules
RA331, RA332, and RA333 near to the plant seeing monitored the applications
installation.
The RPV311Solution is a multifunction equipment with fan-less and no rotating part
design. It has an acquisition system with 16-bit A/D D converters that provide an
acquisition rate of 256 points-per-cycle synchronized by the IRIG-B signal.
It has a high processing capability, which allows the acquisition of up to 64 analog
channels and 256 digital channels divided in up to 8 acquisition modules connected
by fiber-optic links. Additionally, it is able to detect IEC 61850 GOOSE messages.
It allows communication through the electrical Ethernet ports and optionally has a
double internal converter for optical Ethernet interfaces.
Monitoring and configuration are performed through a web interface; also, it has a
human-machine interface on the front panel for displaying information. It has a
MODBUS and DNP3 interface for SCADA integration.
The RA331 module allows data acquisition of up to 8 analogue channels (voltage,
current, or DC transducers) and up to 32 digital channels. The RA332 module allows
data acquisition of up to 16 analogue channels (voltage, current, or DC transducers)
and up to 32 digital channels. Both modules use 16-bit A/D converters providing an
acquisition rate of 256 points-per-cycle.
The RA333 module allows data acquisition of high-speed analog channels (voltage)
for one transmission line. This module allows the scheme to obtain traveling wave
records for fault locating. Additionally, the RA333 module allows data acquisition of
up to 8 analog channels (voltage, current, or DC transducers) and up to 16 digital
channels, using 16-bit A/D converters providing an acquisition rate of 256 points-per-
cycle.
3Unpacking
Unpack the equipment carefully and make sure that all accessories and cables are
put away so they will not be lost.
Check the contents against the packing list. If any of the contents listed is missing,
please contact Alstom immediately (see contact information at the beginning of this
manual).
Examine the equipment for any shipping damage. If the unit is damaged or fails to
operate, notify the shipping company immediately. Only the consignee (the person or

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company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for occasional
shipping damages.
We recommend that the user retain the original packing materials for use in case of
need to transport or ship the equipment at some future time.
4External Indication
4.1 RPV311 Nameplate
Information about the company, power supply and the serial number and part
number is shown on a small nameplate affixed to the rear of the equipment, as
shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Location of Serial Number, Part Number and specifications
4.2 RA331, RA332, and RA333 Nameplate
Information about the company, power supply, the serial number and part number
and specifications about the equipment are shown on a small nameplate affixed to
the side of the equipment, as shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 2: Location of Serial Number, Part Number and specifications
5Key Features
The RPV311 plus RA33x acquisition modules solution presents the following key
features:
Acquisition system:
16-bit opto-isolated analog-to-digital converters, independent for each
channel (50/60 Hz channels);
256 points-per-cycle sampling rate (50/60 Hz channels);
Frequency response of DC to 3.0 kHz;
8-bit opto-isolated analog-to-digital converters, independent for each
channel (high-speed channels);
MHz sampling frequency (high-speed channels);
Internal time skew compensation;
Sampling rate synchronized to external IRIG-B reference;
Channel capacity:
Up to 64 analog inputs (voltage, current, DC transducers);
Up to 12 high-speed analog inputs for Traveling Wave Fault Location;
Up to 256 digital inputs;

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Up to 8 fiber-optic links to connect to RA331, RA332 or RA333 remote
acquisition modules;
Fan-less and no rotating part design
Trigger waveform recorder at 256, 128, or 64 points-per-cycle;
Continuous waveform recorder at 16 points-per-cycle;
Continuous disturbance recorder and trigger recorder (optional);
IRIGB-004 and SNTP/NTP version 2, 3 or 4 time synchronization
Trigger using Boolean logic equations;
Traveling wave recorder for fault location (optional);
MODBUS and DNP3 interface for SCADA integration (optional);
Synchrophasor measurement according to IEEE C37.118 (optional);
Power quality records:
Historical average at aggregation intervals of 1 or 10 minutes (optional);
Measurement and recording of harmonics up to the 50th order according to IEC
61000-4-7 (optional);
Measurement and recording of flicker according to IEC 61000-4-
15:1997+A1:2003 (optional);
Cross-trigger using standard network connection;
One-end fault location based on Takagi algorithm;
Flexible communication:
Two 10/100BaseT electrical Ethernet interfaces;
Two embedded optical Ethernet converters;
RS232 serial port for modem connection;
Support for IEC 61850:
Up to 320 binary inputs related to IEC 61850-8-1 GOOSE messages (optional);
Two Ethernet ports for redundant connection (optional);
One Ethernet port for Process Bus (IEC 61850-9-2LE Sampled Values) connection
(optional).
Local interface on the front panel;
4 dry-contact relays for remote signalling;
Fax andor e-mail message after detection of a trigger. The fax can be sent to
two different destinations and the e-mail to four different destinations (optional).
6Compliance
The device has undergone a range of extensive testing and certification processes to
ensure and prove compatibility with all target markets. A detailed description of
these criteria can be found in the Technical Specifications chapter.
7Functional Overview