ABB Power T&D Company Inc.

Descriptive Bulletin
Relay Division 41-441M
Coral Springs, FL
Allentown, PA Page 1

Effective: September 1996 Multi-Zoned Distance

REL 300 (MDAR)
Supersedes D.B. Dated December 1995
Mailed to: E, D, C/40-100C, 41-400B
Device Number: 21, 21N,
21NP, 21P, Numerical Transmis-
02, 67/67N,
50/51N sion Line Protection

minal (BIRT) or an INCOM®-based Multi

Access Controller (IMAC) to act as a network
controller.
• Standard RS-232C Interface can be replaced
with RS-232C Interfaces With IRIG-B Time
Synchronization Port
• Software for Oscillographic Data Analysis (16
Events)
• 8 Programmable Output Contacts (Available
With 3 Pole Trip Version Only)
• Magneto-Optic Current Transducer (MOCT)
Input Interface

APPLICATION
MDAR is a numerical transmission line protec-
tion system with three or four zones of distance
protection, optional pilot zone logic, metering, a
fault locator and self diagnostics. All measure-
BASIC SYSTEM • Monitoring of Voltage, Current and Power
ments and logic use microprocessor technolo-
Factor Angle (Metering)
Standard Functions gy. MDAR is recommended for protection of
• Unique Current Change Fault Detector transmission lines where to 11/2-2 cycle relaying
• 100% Numerical Processing
• Man-Machine Interface Includes: time is acceptable.
• Three Zone Distance Relay. Zone 3 Revers- 2-Four Character Vacuum Fluorescent Dis-
ible (21, 21N, 21S). plays (With Screen Saver Blanking Feature) MDAR can be applied as a pilot or non-pilot
• Independent Timers for Phase and Ground 6-Pushbuttons For Data Entry/Retrieval system and includes Zone 1 extension and
(Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 3) (02) 6-LEDs For Targeting and Relay Status loss-of-load accelerated trip logic. It can be
Sealable Settings, Entry Pushbutton used on 2 and 3 terminal lines including weak
• Four Impedance Units Per Zone (1 Phaseto- feed terminals.
Phase Unit and 3 Phase-to-Ground Units) • RS-232C Communications Interface
• Inverse Time, Directional/Non-Directional • 19-inch Rack Mounting - 4 Rack Units High or For lines where power swings can occur, MDAR
(Selectable) Overcurrent Ground Character- FT-42 Case includes out-of-step blocking functions. One set
istic (67N/51N) • 1 Ampere or 5 Ampere Current Transformer of blinders functions to restrict three-phase dis-
Operation tance elements from operating on heavily load-
• Overcurrent Supervision of Ground Distance ed long lines. The phase-to-phase elements are
Units (50 FD) • 50/60 Hz unaffected by power swings.
• High Set Overcurrent Phase and Ground Trip • Drawout Construction
Units (50 HS, 50N HS) In certain situations, systems operations may be
Optional Functions enhanced by single pole tripping thus allowing
• Power Swing Block (68)
• Pilot System - includes additional zone of load flow over the unfaulted phases. MDAR pro-
• Close into Fault Detection and Tripping phase and ground distance (21P, 21NP) plus vides optional single pole tripping hardware and
• Unequal Pole Closing Load Pickup Logic the following logic functions: logic.
• Selectable Load Loss Accelerated Trip • Logic for Block, Unblock, POTT, PUTT
When the single pole trip option is not selected
• Zone 1 Non-Pilot Extension Scheme • Three Terminal Line Capability extra programmable output contacts may be
• Transient Block Capability added for indication and/or tripping functions.
• Loss of Potential Supervision
There are internal logic signals to choose from.
Block Distance Tripping Only and/or Alarm • Carrier Signal Continuation
Block All Tripping and/or Alarm • Weak Feed Capability • MDAR records up to 16 fault records and
provides indication and fault location.
FEATURES • Ft-14 Test Switches
• Loss of Current Monitoring • Single Pole Trip Logic and Trip Outputs • An RS-232/PONI provides remote com-
munications for accessing data and re-
• Fault Locator Function • Standard RS-232C Interface can be replaced
mote setting changes.
with an INtegrated COMmunications (IN-
• Unique Faulted Phase Selector for Logic Con- COM®) Product Operated Network Interface • Option: oscillographic data function pro-
trol and Targeting (PONI) when networking is desired. Network- vides 1 cycle of prefault and 7 cycles of
• Self Check Function ing requires a Basic Interface to Remote Ter- fault data for up to 16 faults.
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These added data features facilitate system pro- can be selected from the front panel.
tection operation analysis. JX
MDAR has been designed to offer maximum
• The self checking functions improve relay- benefits with minimum disruption to existing
ing reliability and availability while reduc- installations. Application is universal. MDAR
ing maintenance requirements. accepts 1A or 5A current transformers, 50 or Z3
• Draw-out construction and optional FT test 60 Hertz. For pilot teleprotection systems,
Pilot Zone
switches improve testing and mainte- MDAR provides a universal channel interface.
nance functions. It features: Z2

• Isolated contact inputs and outputs Z1

DESIGN • Transient block/unblock circuitry Transmission
Line Characteristic
The MDAR design is compact, flexible and easy • Three terminal line capability R
to use. Its numerical design provides complete
• Carrier signal continuation and weak feed
system protection and self supervision. The mi-
capability.
croprocessor checks itself, the peripheral cir-
cuitry, A/D converter calibration, RAM, The dc-dc converter power supply offers excep- Z3
NOVRAM and EPROM memories and the pow- tionally high reliability. It features a loss-of-pow- Reversible
er supply. In addition it monitors the ac inputs er indicator and alarm. It provides complete
and provides indication for LOP (Loss of Poten- protection from overvoltage and overcurrent.
tial) and LOI (Loss of Current). The self-check- Power supply test points are conveniently locat-
ing feature improves reliability by reducing or ed on the front panel. The power supply is avail-
eliminating periodic maintenance requirements. able in three ranges:
MDAR combines precise measurements and RU RT RT RU
years of experience. • 48/60 Vdc
• 110/125 Vdc dtp
The MDAR Operator Interface Panel offers both
ease-of-use and powerful capability. There are • 220/250 Vdc
Figure 1
two four-digit alphanumeric displays that show up MDAR offers high-speed tripping. The minimum
to 62 separate settings, plus seven indicating trip time is 12-14 milliseconds. Typical trip time The Zone 3 measurement is directional, and may
LEDs. It is easy to access stored data and easy to is 22 milliseconds. be chosen to respond to forward or reverse faults.
input new data. In addition, MDAR provides fault The reverse sensing option is chosen for the pilot
designations and fault location information. The The MDAR features an optically isolated RS- blocking system where the reverse fault carrier
metering display shows three-phase voltage, cur- 232C communications port as standard. The start function or transient block logic is required. It
rent, load angle, and signal monitoring. MDAR can be easily networked with other is set to overreach the pilot zone or opposite termi-
protection and control devices in the substa- nal. It is also used in conjunction with weakfeed
Fully digital design gives MDAR a level of flexibility tion by simply replacing the RS-232C interface
uniquely capable of meeting the most complex logic. Direct tripping can be blocked or achieved
with an optional ABB INCOM® interface. This via Time Delay (T3P or T3G). The forward sensing
transmission line protection requirements. The allows networking of up to 2500 devices in a
flexibility begins with three zones of phase and option produces time delayed backup to other de-
substation. vices sensing forward faults. Zone 3 is set to coor-
ground distance protection. Zones 1 and 2 are for-
ward set, Zone 3 is optionally reversible. There is dinate with adjacent terminal Zone 2 relays.
an independent pilot zone. Operating Principles
Blinder measurements (RT and RU) are available
MDAR has a built in fault locator which indicates The R-X Diagram, (Figure 1) illustrates the MDAR for out-of-step sensing. The inner blinder also re-
the distance to the fault in either miles or kilome- impedance characteristics. Zone 1 phase and stricts the trip zone of each of the 3-phase fault
ters and in ohms. It stores fault records for up to 16 ground settings are chosen to provide substantial measuring units for load restriction.
faults. Each record contains information on which coverage of the protected line without overreach-
MDAR units operated, fault location, prefault volt- ing the next bus. A setting of 75 to 85% of the line Line measurement techniques applied to each
age, current and angle and fault values of voltage, impedance is typical. Faults occurring within the zone include:
current and angles. reach of the Zone 1 measurement cause direct trip-
ping. The user can select to add a two cycle time • Single-Phase-to-Ground fault detection
The MDAR has eight modes of operation: delay to Zone 1 trip. • Three-Phase fault detection
• Non pilot zone distance Zone 2 settings are chosen to assure that faults oc- • Phase-to-Phase fault detection
• Zone 1 extension curring on the next bus are recognized. Settings • Phase-to-Phase-to-Ground fault detection
are generally chosen (independent of the Zone 1
• Blocking A unique characteristic of the MDAR system is
settings), to be 120 to 150% of the line impedance.
• Permissive underreach transfer trip Any fault occurring on the protected line will be rec- its phase selection principle. It determines the
ognized by this Zone 2 measurement (within the sum of positive and negative sequence currents
• Permissive overreach transfer trip
fault resistance and current limitations of the relay- for each phase by a novel method which ex-
• Permissive overreach transfer trip with ing system). Zone 2 tripping occurs with separate cludes the influence of pre-fault load current.
weak feed phase and ground delay timers (T2P and T2G.) From this information, the fault type can be
• Unblocking clearly identified and a much better approxima-
There is an optional, independent pilot zone which tion can be obtained of the actual distance to a
• Unblocking with weak feed functions with the user selected pilot logic. It is typ- fault. Also by a new method requiring agree-
The backup time overcurrent ground protection ically set to 120 to 150% of the protected line im- ment between two measurements, the tendency
can be directional or non-directional. Its charac- pedance. It provides high speed tripping subject to toward leading-phase overreach for phase-to-
teristic curve, pickup value and time dial setting the pilot system logic and channel. phase faults is eliminated.

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Single-Phase-to-Ground fault detection is ac- where VXG = VAG, VBG, or VCG recognizes the loss of load-current in the un-
complished by three quadrature polarized, IO faulted phase(s), as evidence of tripping of the
IX = IA, IB, or IC
compensated phase units (ØA, ØB, ØC). Equa- remote breaker. This, combined with Zone 2 dis-
tions 1 and 2 are for operate and reference ZCP = Zone reach setting (PLTP, Z1P, tance or directional overcurrent ground fault rec-
quantities respectively. The unit will produce Z2P, and Z3P) in secondary ognition at that terminal, allows immediate
output when the operate quantity leads the ref- ohms for multi-phase faults.
erence quantity. tripping to take place at that terminal.
VQ = Quadrature phase voltages, i.e.,
Z OL – Z 1L
VCB, VAC, and VBA for ØA, ØB Zone 1 extension logic can be selected. In this
V XG – IX + --------------------------
Z 1L
- IO Z CG (Eq. 1)
and ØC units, respectively. scheme, Zone 1 assumes the Zone 2 overreach
setting. Upon tripping, the reach is pulled back
The phase-to-phase unit responds to all phase-
Vector ( V Q ) (Eq. 2) to-phase faults, and some single-phase-to- to a normal Zone 1 reach for 5 seconds. Use of
ground faults. Equations (5) and (6) are for op- this scheme requires the use of a high speed re-
where VXG = VAG, VBG, VCG erate and reference quantity, respectively. They closing relay.
will produce an output when the operate quanti-
IX = IA, IB, IC ty leads the reference quantity. HARDWARE
Z1L, Z0L = positive and zero sequence line
impedance ( V AB – I AB Z CP ) (Eq. 5) The block diagram shows the overall arrange-
ment of hardware in MDAR. Line voltages and
I0 + 1/3 (IA+IB+IC) currents from vt’s and ct’s are connected to iso-
( V CB – I CB Z CP ) (Eq. 6)
lating transformers, surge suppression, and an-
ZCG = Zone reach setting in secondary
ohms. tialiasing filters. The ac inputs are connected
MDAR provides high impedance ground fault through a multiplexer to the analog conversion
VQ = Quadrature phase voltages, I.e., detection when pilot logic is selected. A sensi- subsystem. An A/D converter places instanta-
VCB, VAC, and VBA for ØA, ØB, tive directional ground overcurrent unit supple- neous samples of these ac signals in the micro-
ØC units, respectively. ments the pilot ground distance detection logic. processor memory. Status or contact inputs are
It can be delayed or blocked to allow normal also scanned.
Three-phase fault detection is accomplished by pilot ground operation to avoid any overtripping
the logic operation of one of the three ground tendency.
units, plus the 3ØF output signal from the faulted All relaying measurements and logic are per-
phase selector unit. Load-loss tripping entails high speed, essential- formed by software executed in the micropro-
ly simultaneous clearing at both terminals of a cessor. The programs also handle operator
However, for a three-phase fault condition, the transmission line for all fault types, except three- interface and self-checking functions. The pro-
computation of the distance units will be: phase, without the need of a pilot channel. Any
grams perform tripping or other control outputs
fault location on the protected circuit will be with-
in the reach of the Zone 1 logic at one or both through a series of contacts as shown in block
V XG – IX Z CP (Eq. 3) diagram. The relay also includes an integral
terminals. This causes direct tripping of the local
breaker without the need of any information man-machine interface and a RS-232C serial
and ( V Q ) (Eq. 4) from the remote terminal. The remote terminal port for remote communications.

X
ZC CENTER =  
 ZS 
1 
---  Z C – ------------------------------------------- 
2 Z 0L IL
 
 2k1 + Z ---------k 0 + ----- 
IF
 1L 
X
R
ZC = Setting Impedance
ZS = Source Impedance
k1 = Pos. Seq. Current Distr. Factor
OFFSET =
k0 = Zero Seq. Current Distr. Factor
ZS Z0L = Pos. Seq. Line Impedance
----------------------------------------------
Z 0L -
IL Z1L = Zero Seq. Line Impedance
2k1 + Z --------- k0 + -----
1L IF IL = Prefault Load Current
IF = Fault Current
9654A13 9654A14
Figure 2: Single Phase-to-Ground Characteristics Figure 3:

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DESCRIPTION OF SOFTWARE riod eight passes through the loop. Some of the hardware self checking, service the man-ma-
checks are done more than once each cycle. chine interface, and check for a disturbance in
The diagram in Figure 6 shows a simplified flow- voltage or current indicating a possible fault. If a
chart for the relaying algorithms in MDAR. All al- disturbance is detected, the program switches
The instantaneous sample values are converted
gorithms are executed in a loop, as shown, to the fault mode for several power cycles.
to voltage and current phasor values using a
which the processor repeats eight times per
Fourier notch-filter algorithm. An additional dc-
power cycle.
offset correction algorithm reduces overreach While operating in the fault mode, Zone 1 phase
Most relaying operations are performed at all errors from decaying exponential transients. and ground measurements, pilot logic and chan-
times. An important detail not shown in the flow nel control functions are executed. Fault mode
diagram is that many of the checks are broken During nonfault operation, the program follows operation restricts non-essential functions such
into small parcels, so that the whole comple- the Background Mode branch near the bottom. as hardware self checking and servicing of the
ment of tasks is performed over a one-cycle pe- The processor uses its excess time to perform man-machine interface.

9654A15

Figure 4. Mho Characteristics for Phase-to-Phase and Two Phase-to-Ground Faults (No Load Flow)

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Figure 5. Simplified Block Diagram of MDAR Relay

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– iNITIALIZATION
POWER MODE =
ON – SELF-CHECKS
FAULT

SAMPLE V and I

COMPUTE FOURIER
& SUM-OF-SQUARES

MODE = YES DISTURBANCE

FAULT
SETUP FAULT dV or dI?

NO

MODE?

BACKGROUND FAULT

RELAYING CALCULATIONS
– Phase Selection
– Direction
– OPERATOR INTERFACE – Zone 1
– SELF-CHECK – Pilot
– Zone 2
– Zone 3
– Out-of-Step
– Inst. Overcurrent
RELAYING CALCULATIONS: – Ground Backup
– Phase Selection
– Direction
– Zone 2
– Zone 3 LOGIC
– Out-of-Step – Loss of Potential
– Inst. Overcurrent – Loss of Current
– Ground Backup – Contact Inputs
– Pilot Logic
– Channel Control
– Single-Pole-trip
LOGIC – Trip Logic
– Loss of Potential – Reclosing
– Loss of Current
– Contact Inputs
– Single-Pole-Trip NO Zone 1
Yes
– Trip Logic or Pilot Fault & MODE =
– Reclosing V & I Stable? Background

No

Data Bank – Data Communications

Control – Target Data Collection

Figure 6. MDAR Relay Program Functions

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Communications Functions Include: Graphical Oscillographic Data display is accom-

plished by using the optional OSCillographic And
ABB introduced the first intelligent family of relay • Relay Acknowledgment Recording (OSCAR) software. OSCAR gives the
communication products: WRELCOM. WREL- user a method for displaying the fault information
• Relay Self-Checking Status
COM was born out of the necessity of substation graphically, a form which is more conducive to
devices to exchange data effectively and quickly. • Remote Settings (can be downloaded from analysis than the tabular form. OSCAR also gives
Through a standard phone circuit, data from mod- stored files) the user many ways to incorporate the graphics
ern communication-based relays and older elec- • Fault Record Summary information in hardcopy reports.
tromechanical or solid-state relays can be
obtained over the same network. • 16 fault Records See I.L. 40-606 for complete details about
• Metering (Voltage, Current, Phase angle, OSCAR
®
INCOM (INtegrated COMmunications) defines Watt Flow, Varflow, Power Factor and sta-
the protocol and medium used to communicate tus of Monitoring functions)
16 Events
through the network among various “INCOM®- • 8 samples per cycle
based” products. The network of up to 2500 pro- • Intermediate Targets
tective relays and associated devices is continual- • 1 cycle pre-trigger
• Reset Targets/LEDs
ly scanned by the network master device. • 7 cycles post-trigger
• Optional Oscillographic Data Retrieval, List-
Network communications between protective de- ing, Plotting • 9 analog traces (2 ms resolution)
vices is guided through the network master device • 24 digital traces (2 ms resolution)
which is a Basic Interface to Remote Terminal
(BIRT) or an INCOM® -based Multi Access Con-
Trigger options
OSCILLOGRAPHY
troller (IMAC), which stores and organizes perti- • Trip
nent data, generating reports for each event. MDAR provides oscillographic data storage capa- • Z2 or trip
Access to this information permits intelligent deci- bilities for recording system fault currents and
sions, such as the need to dispatch crews after a voltages with 2 ms resolution. The information is • Z2, Z3 or trip
fault or relay failure. captured with every general start and/or trip, but is • General start
only saved based on the data storing option se-
The WRELCOM Remote Communications Pro- lected. This option permits saving events for: trips
gram (RCP)has been written to facilitate commu- only, Zone 2 initiate or trip, Zone 2 or 3 initiate or
nications with INCOM®-based protective relays trip, or general start or trip. This allows a variable
and other
®
network devices. It will run on any MS- degree of system area coverage with MDAR’s os-
DOS based system. “Pull-down” menus and cillography. Also, when the MDAR general start
“Pop-up” screens are incorporated providing a mode is activated longer than 7 cycles and subse-
user friendly man-machine interface. RCP is re- quently trips, a second event second event record
quired to communicate with any INCOM® protocol will be saved. The basic oscillographic functions
[Link] I.L. 40-603 for complete details about and capabilities are shown below.
RCP.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: DOCUMENT NUMBER:

MDAR COLOR BROCHURE B-385
MDAR RELAY SYSTEM INSTRUCTION LEAFLETS I.L. 40-385.6

RCP INSTRUCTION LEAFLET I.L. 40-603

OSCAR INSTRUCTION LEAFLET I.L. 40-606

ACCESSORIES: STYLE NUMBER:

FT-14 TEST PLUG
Right Hand Plug S# 1355D32G01
Left Hand Plug S#1355D32G02

TEST FIXTURES AND EXTENDER BOARD

Inner Chassis Test Fixture 5 A S# 2409F39G01
Inner Chassis Test Fixture 1 A S# 2409F39G02
Extender Board Assembly S# 1609C55G01

SOFTWARE
Remote Communications Program (RCP) S# SWRCP01
OSCillographic And Recording (OSCAR) S# SWOSC01
COMMUNICATIONS CABLE KIT S# 1504B78G01

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Technical Specifications with L/R -.045 seconds Z1, Z2, Z3, Pilot Option
**Non-Trip Contacts • 0.01-50 ohms in 0.01 ohm steps for 5 A ct
(Pilot and Non-Pilot) • 0.05-250 ohms in 0.05 ohm steps for 1 A ct
• 1 A Continuous
• 0.1 A Resistive Interrupt Capability Zone Timers:
General Independent timers for phase and ground.
• Supports 1000 Vac across open contacts
Operating Speed 12 milliseconds Minimum Ambient Temperature Range Zone 1
22 milliseconds Typical For Operation -20°C to +60°C Selectable on 2 cycles in Ver. [Link]
For Storage -40°C to +80°C Zone 2
AC Voltage Input VLL @ 60 Hz 120 Vrms Insulation Test Voltage 0.1 to 2.9 seconds in 0.01 second steps
VLN 70 Vrms • 2.8k Vdc, 1 minute (ANSI C37.90) (IEC-255-6) Zone 3
VLL@50 Hz 110 Vrms Impulse Voltage Withstand 0.1 to 9.99 seconds in 0.01 second steps
VLN 63.5 Vrms • 5k V Peak, 1.2x50 ms 0.5 Joule, (IEC-255-5) Ohms per unit distance
Surge Withstand Voltage
AC Current Input In 1 or 5 A • 2.5k V, 1 MHz (ANSI C37.90.1, IEC-255-6) 0.300-1.500 in 0.001/DTYP (Km or Mi)
Fast Transient Voltage Inverse Time Overcurrent Ground
Maximum Permissible ac Voltage
• 4k V, 5x50 ms (IEC 801-4); • Pickup 0.5-4.0 in 0.5 A increments for 5 A ct
Continuous 1.5 x Nominal • 5k V, 10x150 ms (ANSI C37.90.1) • Pickup 0.1-0.8 in 0.1 A increments for 1 A ct
10 Seconds 2.5 x Nominal EMI Volts/Meter Withstand
• Choice of 10 time curves
• 25 MHz-1GHz, 10V/m Withstand (ANSI C37.90.2)
Maximum Permissible ac Current Standards: • Set for directional or non-directional operation
ANSI C37.90 IEC-255-16 High set instantaneous overcurrent trip units -
Continuous 3 x In IEC-255-6A BS142-1982 phase and ground.
1 Second 100 x In IEC-255-12
• 2.0-150 in 0.5 A steps for 5 A ct
Minimum Operating Current 0.1 x In Measurements • 0.4-30 in 0.1A steps for 1 A ct

Number of Zones Mediumset and Lowset instantaneous overcurrent

Rated Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
trip units -phase and ground
• 3 zones are standard; optional pilot adds additional
DC Battery Voltages zone; 3rd zone reversible • 0.5-10 in 0.5 A steps for 5 A ct
Equivalent Measurement Units • 0.1-2 in 0.1A steps for 1 A ct
Nominal Operating Range
48/60 Vdc 38-70 Vdc • Three variable mho phase-to-ground and one vari- Load Loss Current Units (IAL, IBL, ICL)
110/125 Vdc 88-145 Vdc able mho phase-to-phase impedance unit per zone.
• 0.5-10 in 0.5 A steps for 5 A ct
220/250 Vdc 176-290 Vdc • One three phase unit consisting of any one variable
mho phase-to-ground unit operation plus a three • 0.1-2 in 0.1 A steps for 1 A ct
Burdens phase fault output from the Faulted Phase Selector
Out-of-Step Block
• Three phase and one ground directional high set
dc Battery 7 Watts Normal overcurrent units. • OSB Override Timer
30 Watts Tripping • Three phase non-directional overcurrent units for 400-4000 milliseconds in 16 millisecond steps
Voltage 0.02 VA/Phase at 70 Vac load loss trip and close-into-fault trip. • OSB Inner Blinder
Current 0.15 VA/Phase at 5 A • Three phase non-directional medium set overcurrent 1.0-15.0 ohms in 0.1 ohm steps
units for phase distance supervision.
External Connections • One ground medium set non-directional overcurrent • OSB Inner Blinder
unit for ground distance supervision. 3.0-15.0 ohms in 0.1 ohm steps
• Terminal blocks located on the rear of the chassis • One ground overcurrent unit for loss of current Positive/Zero Sequence Impedance Characteristic
suitable for #14 square torque lugs monitoring. Angles
• Wiring to FT-14 switches suitable for #12 wire lugs • One inverse time overcurrent ground unit with select-
• 40 to 90 in 1.0 degree steps
Dimensions & Weight able directional or non-directional capability.
• One forward set instantaneous directional overcur- Zero Sequence Compensation (ZOL/Z1)
• (4RU) 7.0” high (177.8mm) rent ground unit. (Pilot logic high-resistance ground • 0.1-7.0 in 0.1 steps
fault protection.)
• Standard 19” rack 19.0” wide (482.6mm) • Three undervoltage units for weakfeed and loss of Single Phasing Limit Timer
• 14” deep (356mm) Including terminal blocks potential supervision. • 300-5000 milliseconds in 50 millisecond steps
• 35 pounds (16 kg net) • Three voltage change (∆V) fault detectors.
• Four current change (∆I) fault detectors. Time and Date
Contact Data • One instantaneous overcurrent unit low set. • Year, month, weekday, date, hour, minute
• Two Breaker Trip Contacts* • One reverse set instantaneous directional overcur- Blocking System Channel Coordination Timer
rent ground unit (pilot carrier start, weakfeed, tran-
• Two Breaker Failure Initiate Contacts** sient block). • 0-32 ms in 2 ms steps
• Two Reclose Initiate Contacts** Optional Single-Pole-Trip Logic and Outputs Additional Settings
• One General Start Contact (Indicates Power System a) Single Pole Trip/Single Pole Reclose Initiate on Pilot System Logic Selection
Disturbance)** first fault
• 3 Zone Non-Pilot • Unblock
• One System Failure Alarm Contact** b) 3 Pole Trip/Reclose Block if reclosing on a perma-
• Zone 1 Extension • Block
• Two Trip Alarm Contacts** nent fault
• POTT
c) 3 Pole Trip/Reclose Block if second fault occurs
• Eight Programmable Output Contacts (Optional): during single phasing Weakfeed Enable Yes or No
Four NO Trip Rated With FT-Switch Isolation*
d) 3 Pole Trip on a selectable time delay limit if the Close Into Fault Trip
Four NO/NC (Jumper Selectable) Contacts**
system fails to reclose Stub Bus, Close Into Fault With Time Delay, Close
• Six Single Pole Trip Contacts (Optional)*
Setting Ranges into Fault or No
*Trip Contacts
CT ratio: 30-5000:1 Load Loss Trip Yes or No
VT ratio: 100-7000:1
• Make and carry 30 A for 1 second, 10 A continu- Loss Of Potential Block
ous capability. Break 50 watts resistive or 25 watts Phase & Ground Distance Distance Trip Only, All Trips or No

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MDAR Outline Drawing

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REL 300 CATALOG NUMBERING SYSTEM

REL 300 NUMERICAL MD 3 B 1 S P F R G

RELAY SYSTEM (50/60 HZ)
TRIP
Three Pole Trip 3
Single Pole Trip 1
Three Pole Trip w/Programmable Contacts * 8

CURRENT INPUT
1A A
5A B

BATTERY SUPPLY VOLTAGE

48/60 Vdc 4
110/125 Vdc 1
220/250 Vdc 2

POWER SWING BLOCK

Power Swing Block S

PILOT SYSTEM/CHANNEL INTERFACE

Pilot System-Channel Interface P
Non-Pilot System, No Channel Interface N

TEST SWITCHES
FT-14 Switches F
No FT-14 Switches N

COMMUNICATION DEVICE
RS-232C R
RS-232C (with IRIG - B port) B
INCOM C

SOFTWARE OPTION
(Oscillographic Data Storage STD)**

Version 2.0X G
Version 2.1X A
Version 2.2X B

ABB Power T&D Company Inc. ABB Power T&D Company Inc.
Relay Division Relay Division
4300 Coral Ridge Drive 7036 Snowdrift Road, Suite 2
Coral Springs, FL 33065 v Allentown, PA 18106
954-752-6700 610-395-7333

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