VAMP VAMP 220 User manual

VAMP 220 / 220R
Arc protection system
User manual

VAMP 220 / 220R Arc protection system
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Table of Content
Preface .........................................................................................5
1. Introduction ............................................................................6
2. System description.................................................................8
2.1. Master unit VAMP 220/220R...............................................8
2.1.1.General .........................................................................8
2.1.2.Functional description.................................................9
2.2. Slave unit VAM 12 CD...................................................... 11
2.3. Arc sensor VA 1 DA.......................................................... 12
2.4. Portable sensor VA 1 DP.................................................. 13
2.5. Trip multiplier relay VAR 4 CE.......................................... 14
2.6. Systems with multiple master units................................. 15
2.7. Selective arc protection ................................................. 15
3. Technical data .....................................................................17
3.1. Master unit VAMP 220/220R............................................ 17
3.2. Slave unit VAM 12 CD...................................................... 19
3.3. Arc sensor VA 1 DA.......................................................... 20
3.4. Portable sensor VA 1 DP.................................................. 20
3.5. Trip multiplier relay VAR 4 CE.......................................... 20
4. Product handling..................................................................21
4.1. Receiving goods .............................................................. 21
4.1.1.Unpacking and transportation............................... 21
4.1.2.Checking the consignment .................................... 21
4.1.3.Complaints................................................................. 21
4.2. Warranty............................................................................ 21
5. System installation................................................................23
5.1. Safety notes....................................................................... 23
5.2. Preparing for installation ................................................. 23
5.3. Installing master unit VAMP 220/220R........................... 24
5.3.1.Mounting master unit VAMP 220/220R.................. 24
5.3.2.Wiring the master unit, overview............................ 24
5.3.3.Wiring secondary circuits of current transformers 25
5.3.4.Wiring trip circuits of circuit breakers..................... 26
5.3.5.Wiring alarm circuits ................................................. 27
5.3.6.Protective earthing................................................... 27
5.3.7.Wiring auxiliary supply .............................................. 27
5.4. Installing slave units.......................................................... 29
5.4.1.Mounting slave unit VAM 12 CD............................. 29
5.4.2.Wiring between master and slave......................... 29
5.4.3.Wiring separate power supply to VAM 12 CD...... 30
5.5. Installing sensors................................................................ 31
5.5.1.Mounting arc sensor VA 1 DA................................. 31
5.5.2.Connecting sensors to slave units.......................... 32
5.5.3.Connecting portable sensor................................... 33
5.5.4.Arc sensor wiring over long distances ................... 33
5.6. Installing trip multiplier VAR 4 CE.................................... 33

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5.7. Wiring multiple master systems....................................... 35
5.8. Wiring systems with selective arc protection............... 36
5.9. Checking wirings.............................................................. 36
5.9.1.Visual inspection ....................................................... 36
5.9.2.Control by measuring............................................... 37
6. Commissioning.....................................................................38
6.1. Using master unit control panel ..................................... 38
6.1.1.General ...................................................................... 38
6.1.2.Control modes........................................................... 39
6.1.3.Fast guide of the function menu............................ 40
6.1.4.Push-button functions............................................... 41
6.2. Using slave unit panel...................................................... 41
6.3. Setting addresses of slave units...................................... 42
6.4. System configuration....................................................... 43
6.5. Setting overcurrent values.............................................. 45
6.6. Relay output settings ....................................................... 47
6.7. Testing the arc sensors..................................................... 54
7. Operational measures.........................................................55
7.1. Arc faults............................................................................ 55
7.1.1.Arc fault tripping alarm............................................ 55
7.1.2.Reading arc fault information ................................ 55
7.2. Supervision of phase currents......................................... 56
7.2.1.Overcurrent warning................................................ 56
7.2.2.Reading current values............................................ 56
7.3. Handling self-supervision faults....................................... 57
7.3.1.Error indications......................................................... 57
7.3.2.Reading and erasing error messages.................... 58
7.3.3.Fault codes ................................................................ 59
7.3.4.VAM 12 CD TEST/ERROR indication........................ 60
7.4. Checking system configuration..................................... 61
8. Application examples.........................................................62
8.1. System with two master units.......................................... 62
9. Product information .............................................................63
9.1. Dimensional drawing....................................................... 63
9.2. Panel mounting................................................................ 64
9.3. Semi-flush mounting......................................................... 64
Ordering code VAMP220/220R................................................65
11.Reference information.........................................................67

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Preface
This user’s manual provides information for handling,
mounting, wiring, commissioning and operating the VAMP 220
arc protection system. It also includes a system description,
technical data and some application examples.
The first chapter introduces the VAMP arc protection system
and its modules. Chapter 2, SYSTEM DESCRIPTION,
describes the system modules and their functions. Chapter 3
provides technical data in table format, and chapter 4 gives
general product handling information for new owners.
Chapter 5, SYSTEM INSTALLATION, gives instructions for
mounting and wiring the VAMP 220 modules, while chapter 6,
COMMISSIONING, describes how to do the address setting,
system configuration and parameter setting necessary for
making the system work in the desired way. In chapter 6 you
will also find instructions for using the control panel of the
master unit.
Chapter 7, OPERATIONAL MEASURES, deals with measures
that can be taken during operation. It shows how to handle
alarm signals, how to read measured values, and how to
interpret internal fault signals.
In chapter 8 some application examples with illustrative
pictures are given, and in chapter 9 ordering information and
contact information.
In this manual, we use the following styles of presentation to
notify the reader of important, critical or risky factors and
situations:
NOTE!
Note text is used to stress and draw attention to facts and cir-
cumstances that should be specially noted.
CAUTION!
Caution text is used to draw attention to factors that may
cause damage on the equipment.
WARNING!
Warning text is used to draw attention to situations and
circumstances that may cause personal injury. When a warning
appears, follow the instructions in the text thoroughly.

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1. Introduction
VAMP 220 is a state-of-the-art arc protection system for
electrical power distribution systems. By using VAMP 220 in
switchgears considerable safety improvements are obtained in
the form of minimized injury and damage in case of an arc
fault.
VAMP 220 uses modern microprocessor technology and
provides numerous new features previously not found in
similar devices.
Key features of VAMP 220:
a total operating time of 7 milliseconds
exact location of the activating arc sensor
self-supervision of the entire system
system wiring using standard copper cables
self configuration.
In addition to the high-level requirements set for protective
relays, VAMP 220 meets the most recent EMC-standards.
Figure 1-1 VAMP 220 arc protection system.
VAMP 220 is a modular system composed of a master unit,
slave units, arc sensors, temperature sensors, and possible trip
multiplying units and interface units.
The master unit VAMP 220 includes all the main functions of
the arc protection system, such as overcurrent, arc and
temperature supervision. Up to 10 slave units can be connected
to a master unit.
The slave unit VAM 12 CD serve as a link between the sensors
and the master unit. Each slave unit can be connected to ten
fixed arc sensors, one temperature sensor and one portable arc
sensor.

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The arc sensor VA 1 DA is activated by strong light which it
transforms to a current signal. The signal is tranferred via the
slave to the master unit.
The portable sensor VA 1 DP is an arc sensor that can be
temporarily connected to a slave. Attached to persons it
improves the personal safety during work in live switchgears.
The master unit provides up to four trip output channels for
tripping circuit-breakers. By connecting the trip multiplying
relay VAR 4 CE to the outputs, up to 16 trip outputs can be
obtained.
The standard sensor cable length is 6m. Arc sensors can be con-
nected over longer distances, up to 20 m, using a sensor with a
shielded cable.
Thanks to the modularity, the system can be flexibly adapted to
a variety of arc protection applications, ranging from simple
systems with one master unit and one slave unit to complex
solutions comprising multiple master units, for instance, in
applications with selective arc protection.
VAMP220 suits both low voltage and medium voltage
switchgears. It can be installed in new as well as existing
switchgears.

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2. System description
2.1. Master unit VAMP 220/220R
2.1.1. General
The master unit, which can be mounted into the infeeder
cubicle of the switchgear or in any other suitable space,
includes all the main functions of the arc protection system. It
comprises the following integrated subunits:
•a 3-phase overcurrent unit
•an arc protection unit
•a circuit-breaker failure protection unit
•a temperature supervision unit
•input and output elements
•arc and overcurrent BI/O unit
•a self-supervision un it.
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When the conditions for an arc short circuit occur
(simultaneous overcurrent and arc signal), the master unit
trips the circuit-breaker(s) of the incoming feeder(s). A master
unit can trip up to four circuit breakers. If more than four
parallel trip outputs are required, the trip multiplier relay VAR
4 CE can be used.

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The tripping of the arc protection system can be backed up by
employing the built-in circuit breaker failure protection
subunit. This unit trips another breaker, for instance, the
upstream circuit breaker, in case the main circuit breaker
should fail to operate. Thus, it gives the system redundancy
and increased security.
The master unit includes a unidirectional arc input, a
unidirectional current dependent arc output, and a bi-
directional arc in/output. Furthermore, the master unit is
equipped with a unidirectional overcurrent output and a bi-
directional overcurrent in/output. With these properties a
selective arc protection can be built even in complex
distribution systems.
Any voltage within the range 40 - 265 V ac or dc (or optionally
18 - 36 V dc) can be used as auxiliary supply voltage for the
master unit. All internal supply voltages required by the
system are derived from the auxiliary supply voltage of the
master unit.
NOTE!
It is recommended that the auxiliary voltage is fed from a
secured source, which is unaffected by a possible arc fault.
2.1.2. Functional description
The current inputs of the three-phase overcurrent subunit
(220) or two-phase overcurrent and E/F subunits (220R) are
connected in series with any other possible protective devices of
the switchgear. The start value of the overcurrent (220) /
overcurrent + E/F (220R) subunits are set according to the
preconditions determined by the arc short circuit and/or E/F
current (220R) , independently of the settings of any other
protection systems within the switchgear. The start value is set
with a potentiometer knob on the control panel of the master
unit (220). VAMP 220R has a separate E/F setting.
The arc protection unit obtains its measuring signals from the
slave units, to which the arc sensors of the system are
connected. The unit starts when one or more of the system's
arc sensors are activated.
At a simultaneous activation of the overcurrent unit (220) /
overcurrent or/and E/F unit (220R) and the arc protection unit,
the arc protection system operates and the output elements trip
the circuit-breakers.
NOTE!
No operation takes place if only one unit (either the
overcurrent or arc protection unit) is activated.

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NOTE!
The arc, overcurrent and E/F (220R) stages can also be
activated from external BI/O signals.
The circuit breaker failure protection subunit (CBFP) starts if
the preconditions for the operation of the arc protection unit
have not disappeared when a set operate time (80, 100 or 150
ms) has elapsed since the arc fault trip. The CBFP, which is
optional, trips its own circuit breaker. When not used, its trip
contacts are left unwired.
If not used for circuit breaker failure protection, the CBFP
output contact (TRIP3) can be set to operate in parallel with
the actual trip circuit (TRIP1), if two circuit breakers are to be
tripped simultaneously.
The desired function for the third trip circuit (TRIP3) is to be
specified when ordering the master unit.
By default, TRIP3 is programmed for CBFP function with a
time delay of 80 ms.
Figure 2.1.2-1 shows the TRIP signalling block diagram of
VAMP 220.