MiCOM Agile P543, P544, P545 & P546
Line Differential and Distance Protection
Part of the MiCOM P40 platform, the Agile P543, P544, P545 & P546 range of transmission-class protection relays provide comprehensive line protection for differential, subcycle distance and directional earth fault applications, with 1/3 pole tripping. This range of products is ideal for HV, EHV and UHV applications on lines and cables of any length.
Key features:
- Current transformer supervision operates with or without voltage inputs, to prevent any spurious tripping and raise the alarm
- True subcycle distance protection with transmission class security and dependability
- Unparallelled speed, security and selectivity
- Compatible with 56/64kbps or 2Mbps for direct fiber or MUX communications channels
- Suitable for use with equal or unequal transmit and receive path delays (eg SDH/SONET)
- Suitable for MPLS differential channels
- Full suite of monitoring, control and recording capabilities plus fault locator, autoreclose and check synchronism
- Harsh environment coating as standard for all GE\’s MiCOM P540 series relays protects against corrosive gases such as H2S or SO2
- No internal batteries in GE-branded models – removes a maintenance item and eases air-freight logistics
- NERC CIP cybersecurity
- Binary inputs ESI48-4 EB2 compliant
MiCOM Agile P543, P544, P545 & P546
Line Differential and Distance Protection
Part of the MiCOM P40 platform, the Agile P543, P544, P545 & P546 range of transmission-class protection relays provide comprehensive line protection for differential, subcycle distance and directional earth fault applications, with 1/3 pole tripping. This range of products is ideal for HV, EHV and UHV applications on lines and cables of any length.
Key features:
- Current transformer supervision operates with or without voltage inputs, to prevent any spurious tripping and raise the alarm
- True subcycle distance protection with transmission class security and dependability
- Unparallelled speed, security and selectivity
- Compatible with 56/64kbps or 2Mbps for direct fiber or MUX communications channels
- Suitable for use with equal or unequal transmit and receive path delays (eg SDH/SONET)
- Suitable for MPLS differential channels
- Full suite of monitoring, control and recording capabilities plus fault locator, autoreclose and check synchronism
- Harsh environment coating as standard for all GE\’s MiCOM P540 series relays protects against corrosive gases such as H2S or SO2
- No internal batteries in GE-branded models – removes a maintenance item and eases air-freight logistics
- NERC CIP cybersecurity
- Binary inputs ESI48-4 EB2 compliant
What's New
Enhanced Ethernet board module with switchable Ethernet redundancy delivered in a single model.
It supports PRP, HSR and RSTP in one model, allowing a single P40 model to be used in any application requiring redundant Ethernet communications. The new module is designed to handle high density traffic in the IEC 61850-8-1 network, with time latency halved. Larger architecture digital substations can also be supported, with up to 50 nodes now possible in HSR rings.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Universal IRIG-B – Modulated and demodulated supported in the same model
- HSR Ring – Extended to 50 node support for larger substation architectures
- Fast performance, particularly in onerous applications such as where process bus GOOSE is used for tripping purposes
Overview
The MiCOM Agile P543, P544, P545 & P546 range of transmission-class protection relays provide high speed current differential unit protection. They are designed for overhead line and cable applications, interfacing readily with the longitudinal (end-end) communications channel between line terminals. The interface options support direct fiber optic or multiplexed digital links.
Each of the models offer resident subcycle distance protection to complement the powerful suite of main and backup protection. Full scheme, five-zone distance protection is adopted from the class-leading MiCOMho MiCOM Agile P443. The product line becomes the standard in all HV, EHV and UHV line protection applications, duplicated where dual redundant main protection is demanded. Set any combination of differential, distance, overcurrent and reclosing, depending on the site needs. One universal relay type instead of two or more discrete models means reduced spares holding, less training, and lower cost.
The MiCOM Agile P544 and P546 are suitable for the complex installation and feeders controlled by two circuit breakers such as breaker-and-a-half configurations with dual breaker autoreclose logic schemes with synchrocheck for both breakers.
Key benefits:
- A universal relay that reduces spare holding - apply as a current differential relay, a distance relay, or both
- Neutral differential boosts sensitivity of tripping for resistive earth faults, even for lines with heavy load-flow
- Transient biasing reduces CT knee point dimensioning by typically 25% compared to historical applications
- Differential protection adaptable to all different substation topologies: in-zone transformers and unequal line end CT ratios
Main characteristics:
- Comprehensive communication options including IEC 61850 Edition 1 and Edition 2
- IEC 61850 redundant Ethernet, supporting self healing ring, RSTP, dual homing, PRP or HSR
- Fast subcycle distance protection with quadrilateral or mho zones and setting free power swing detection
- InterMiCOM64 for transmitting digital signals through teleprotection communication links
ANSI ® Device Numbers and Functions
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MiCOM Agile P54x Models
| P543 Line-Differential with Optional Subcycle Distance IED, in 60TE case | Buy Now |
| Manufacturing for P544 has been discontinued. As an alternative, please refer to P54. | |
| P545 Line-Differential with Optional Subcycle Distance IED, in 80TE case | Buy Now |
| P546 Line-Differential with Optional Subcycle Distance IED, in 80TE case, suitable for two circuit breakers such as breaker-and-a-half | Buy Now |
MiCOM S1 Agile
Key benefits:
- Powerful, free of charge, PC toolsuite
- Optimum management of the installed base, structured as per the substation topology
- Intuitive and versatile interface with file management facilities
- Logical structure based on substation, voltage level and bay
- Version control and cross-checking facilities for IED settings
- Real-time measurement visualization – MiCOM S1 Agile extends to all MiCOM Agile IEDs - including P847 PMU and busbar schemes
Engineering Tool Suite
S1 Agile is the truly universal PC tool for MiCOM Agile relay, assemble all tools in a palette for simple entry, with intuitive navigation via fewer mouse-clicks. No-longer are separate tools required for redundant Ethernet configuration, phasor measurement unit commissioning, busbar scheme operational dashboards, programmable curve profiles or automatic disturbance record extraction – applications are embedded. MiCOM S1 Agile supports all existing MiCOM, K-Series and Modulex, including a utility for automatic conversion of setting files from previous generations of numerical relays like K-series and MiCOM P20 to the latest P40 Agile models.
To move to the future, with no loss of functionality, no loss of device support, and full compatibility with your installed base and system architecture – request a copy of S1 Agile with the contact form link below.
Key features in the MiCOM S1 family:
- GE\’s integrated engineering tool that provides users with access to automation IED configuration and record data
- Integrated configuration and monitoring features
- Send and extract setting files
- Event and disturbance record extraction and analysis
MiCOM S1 Agile software request
To receive the MiCOM S1 Agile, please use our Contact form. This will also ensure that you are kept up-to-date with the latest enhancements, including updates and bug fixes.
Refurbishment Solutions - "If it's Blue Think to Renew"
GE\’s latest MiCOM P540 series models offer an ideal path to refurbish an older installed base of MiCOM P540 relays. Whether those older products were initially sold as Alstom or AREVA-branded products, newer models retain pin-pin refurbishment capability. Advantageously, users can benefit from the advancements made in protection, control, communications, hardware and cybersecurity that have taken place in the intervening years. The new P40 retains form, fit and function compatibility but delivers the latest platform and software ready for today\’s environment, and for future-proofed application for the decades ahead.
Pin-Pin Upgrade Methodology:
- Take the order code (CORTEC) of the older relay being removed, typically a blue case relay
- Translate to today\’s latest GE MiCOM model, adding Ethernet options if required
- Order the new P40 relay
- Extract settings and logic, use S1 Agile toolsuite to convert settings
- Detach the terminal blocks from old relay, leaving wiring attached / detach terminal blocks from the new.
- Carefully examine the terminal blocks to see that no physical damage has occurred since installation
- Mount new relay. Old relay blocks fit straight onto the new relay - safer, less wiring to reconnect.
- It is recommended to apply rated current and voltage to the relay CT/VT inputs during secondary injection testing to check the continuity of the CT/VT terminal block connections to the relay.
- Download converted files
- Test, return circuit to service with only minutes of downtime
LFCB and MITZ Replacement:
- GE\’s P545/P546 relays and P590 interfaces fit directly into the space vacated by our legacy relays, offering a perfect functional match
- Please contact us for assistance
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