Multilin F60
Feeder Protection System
The F60, a member of the UR Family of protection relays, provides high performance feeder protection, control, monitoring and metering in an integrated, economical, and compact package. The F60 includes GE Vernova Multilin’s unique high-impedance fault detection for fast and reliable detection of downed conductors.
Multilin F60
Feeder Protection System
The F60, a member of the UR Family of protection relays, provides high performance feeder protection, control, monitoring and metering in an integrated, economical, and compact package. The F60 includes GE Vernova Multilin’s unique high-impedance fault detection for fast and reliable detection of downed conductors.
New and Enhanced Communication Capabilities
- New process bus module supports IEC 61869 sample values, PTP master capabilities and SV switching (FW 7.9x)
- New UR process bus modules supporting IEC61850-9-2LE Merging Units (FW 7.8x) Module Training available here
- Support switchable IEC 61850 Ed. 1 and Ed. 2 and redundant SNTP (FW 7.7x)
- New UR front panel with integrated 7” color, graphical display - providing operators with enhanced situational awareness (FW 7.6x)
- High density I/O module supporting up to 120 inputs or up to 72 contact outputs – eliminating the need for additional discrete devices (FW 7.6x)
Cyber Security - CyberSentry UR (FW v7.xx)
CyberSentryTM enables UR devices to deliver full cyber security features that help customers to comply with cyber security requirements (NERC CIP, IEEE 1686, IEC 62443, etc):
- Secured firmware upgrade: FW file includes hash code that enables authentication prior to being used for upgrading UR Relay (FW 7.9x)
Fully Compatible with IEC 61850-9-2LE or IEC61869 process bus schemes:
- Can connect to up to 8 merging units over -9-2LE or 61869
- Supports PRP, HSR, dual HSR and point-to-point process bus topology
- Provides support for GE Vernova’s IEC 61850 HardFiber Process Bus Solution
Extended Oscillography Records (FW v7.xx)
- Increased number of digital and analog channels (FW 7.90)
- Supports IEEE C37.111-1999/2013, IEC 60255-24 Ed 2.0 COMTRADE 2013 standard (FW v7.40)
- Configurable events allow for records of up to 45s at 64 samples per cycle
New and Enhanced Protection and Control Functionality
- New TGFD and Inrush detection elements (FW 8.0)
- Expanded Bay Controller Capabilities – providing a one box solution (FW 7.6x)
Key Features
- High-impedance fault detection (downed conductor detection)
- Multiple phase, ground, neutral and negative sequence instantaneous and timed overcurrent elements
- Phase and negative sequence directional overcurrent, Neutral directional with enhanced polarity criteria, broken conductor and thermal overload
- Load encroachment supervision
- Wattmetric ground fault detection
- Transient ground fault detection (TGFD)
- Incipient cable fault detection
- Four-shot autorecloser with synchronism check
- Breaker control and breaker failure
- Abnormal frequency protection (rate of change, under and over frequency)
- Restricted Ground Fault (RGF)
- Dedicated harmonic/inrush detection
Protection & Control
The F60 feeder protection system provides feeder protection, control, monitoring and metering in an integrated, economical, and compact package. As part of the Universal Relay (UR) Family, the F60 features high performance protection, expandable I/O options, integrated monitoring and metering, high-speed communications, and extensive programming and configuration capabilities. The F60 incorporates a unique and matured algorithm to detect high-impedance faults such as downed conductor detection. It also provides fast and deterministic execution of programmable logic necessary for substation automation applications. Graphical programming tools (Viewpoint Engineer), supported by a library of logic components, make the F60 simple to use and configure. The F60 has a wide range of protection elements that have many years of proven field experience.
Functional Block Diagram
ANSI® Device Numbers & Functions
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Key Features
- Metering - current, voltage, power, energy, frequency
- Oscillography – analog and digital parameters at 64 samples/cycle
- Event Recorder - 1024 time tagged events with 0.5ms scan of digital inputs
- Data Logger - 16 channels with sampling rate up to 1 sample / cycle
- Setting for security audit trails for tracking changes to D30 configurations
Monitoring & Diagnostics
The D30 is the single point for protection, control, metering, and monitoring in one integrated device that can be easily connected directly to HMI or SCADA monitoring and control systems.
Advanced Automation
The D30 incorporates advanced automation features including powerful FlexLogic™ programmable logic, communication, and SCADA capabilities that far surpass what is found in the average line protection relay used for subtransmission. The D30 integrates seamlessly with other UR relays for complete system protection.
FlexLogic™ allows for the customization of D30 for custom protection, control and automation, allowing users to build line protection schemes and applications for their equipment.
Key Features
Complete IEC 61850 Process Bus solution providing resource optimization and minimizing total P & C life cycle costs
- Three independent 100Mbps Ethernet ports enable purpose specific LAN support that eliminates latency effect of heavy traffic protocols on mission critical communication services
- Embedded IEEE 1588 time-synch protocol support eliminates dedicated IRIG-B wiring requirements for IEDs
- Direct I/O secures high-speed exchange of binary data between URs
- Increase network availability by reducing failover time to zero through IEC62439-3 PRP, HSR or dual HSR support
Advanced Communications
The F60 provides advanced communications technologies for remote data and engineering access, making it easy and flexible to use and integrate into new and existing infrastructures. Direct support for fiber optic Ethernet provides high-bandwidth communications allowing for low-latency controls and high-speed file transfers of relay fault and event record information. The available three independent and redundant Ethernet options provide the means to create fault tolerant communication architectures in an easy, cost-effective manner.
The F60 supports the most popular industry standard protocols enabling easy, direct integration into monitoring and SCADA systems.
- IEC 61850-9-2LE/IEC 61869 networked or IEC61850-9-2 Hardfiber process bus support
- DNP 3.0 (serial & TCP/IP)
- IEC 60870-5-103 and IEC 60870-5-104
- Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP
- HTTP, TFTP, SFTP and MMS file transfer
- Redundant SNTP and IEEE 1588 for time synchronization
- PRP as per IEC 62439-3
- Supports Routable GOOSE (R-GOOSE)
Interoperability with Embedded IEC 61850
Use the F60 with integrated IEC 61850 to lower costs associated with feeder protection, control and automation. GE Vernova’s leadership in IEC 61850 comes from thousands of installed devices and follows on years of development experience with UCA 2.0.
The F60’s IEC 61850 Process Bus module is designed to interface with the Multilin HardFiber System, allowing bi-directional IEC 61850 fiber optic communications. The HardFiber System is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Universal Relay applications, including protection functions, FlexLogic, metering and communications.
The F60 can also connect to GE Vernova MU320 or third-party merging units using standard IEC 61869 or IEC 61850-9-2LE communication protocols.
Cyber Security - CyberSentry™ UR (FW v7.4xx)
CyberSentry enables UR devices to deliver full cyber security features that help customers to comply with NERC CIP and NITIR 7628 cyber security requirements through supporting the following core features:
Secure FW upgrade
UR FW files v7.9 and up now include a hash code that allows for authentication prior to being used for upgrading UR devices.
Password Complexity
Supporting up to 20 alpha- numeric or special characters, UR passwords exceed NERC CIP requirements for password complexity. Individual passwords per role are available.
AAA Server Support (Radius)
Enables integration with centrally managed authentication and accounting of all user activities and uses modern industry best practices and standards that meet and exceed NERC CIP requirements for authentication and password management.
Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
Efficiently administrate users and roles within UR devices. The new and advanced access functions allow users to configure up to five roles for up to eight configurable users with independent passwords. The standard “Remote Authentication Dial In User Service” (Radius) is used for authentication.
Event Recorder (Syslog for SEM)
Capture all cyber security related events within a SOE element (login, logout, invalid password attempts, remote/local access, user in session, settings change, FW update, etc), and then serve and classify data by security level using standard Syslog data format. This enables UR devices integration with established SEM (Security Event Management) systems.
EnerVista™ Software
The EnerVista™ suite is an industry-leading set of software programs that simplifies every aspect of using the F60 relay. The EnerVista™ suite provides all the tools to monitor the status of the protected asset, maintain the relay, and integrate information measured by the F60 into DCS or SCADA monitoring systems. Convenient COMTRADE and Sequence of Events viewers are an integral part of the UR setup software included with every UR relay, to carry out postmortem event analysis and ensure proper protection system operation.
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Multi-Functional Line Terminal Protection
The P84, part of the MiCOM P40 Agile 5th Generation family, is a multi-functional line terminal Protection that delivers high performance processing and a graphical HMI as standard. It is ideal for HV, EHV and UHV applications on lines and cables for 1 or 2 breaker applications with patented adaptive auto-reclose functionality.
P84 MiCOM 5th Generation
Multi-Functional Line Terminal Protection
The P84, part of the MiCOM P40 Agile 5th Generation family, is a multi-functional line terminal Protection that delivers high performance processing and a graphical HMI as standard. It is ideal for HV, EHV and UHV applications on lines and cables for 1 or 2 breaker applications with patented adaptive auto-reclose functionality.
Overview
Transmission and distribution systems are essential for the safe, sure routing of power from generation sources to consumers. However, exposed overhead lines transporting power are by nature sometimes vulnerable and prone to fault. In the case of a faulty circuit, the MiCOM range provides speedy protection to trip and isolate it, thereby preventing further damage. Each relay model contains a complete suite of backup protection elements covering all current, voltage and frequency applications. This permits simplified application and spares holdings, because the relay can be adopted as the standard protection platform.
The MiCOM P84 is suitable for feeders controlled by a single circuit breaker and for complex installations where feeders are controlled by two circuit breakers such as ring bus/mesh corner formations and the breaker-and-a-half configurations.
Key Benefits
- Extremely versatile, e.g. managing leader-follower reclosing schemes in the event of dual breaker application
- Multi-shot 1/3pole & 3pole autoreclosure with check synchronism - adaptive technology to detect fault arc extinction and accelerate the dead time or drive to lockout for persistent faults. Improves system stability whilst reducing OPEX.
- Fast CB failure resetting (<3/4 cycle).
- Same heritage as the class leading MiCOMho P44 and MiCOM P54 family of products.
Main characteristics:
- Comprehensive communication options including IEC 61850 Edition 2
- IEC 61850 redundant Ethernet protocols - RSTP, PRP or HSR
- IEC 61850 9-2LE redundant PRP Process bus protocol
- Advanced Cybersecurity including AAA, Radius, RBAC, and Syslog
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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 Vernova’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
- Single Line Diagram creation with inbuilt editor
- 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
GE Vernova’s latest P84 MiCOM 5th Generation transmission models offer a perfect functional match to our “mho” family of distance relays, from the heritage installed-base brands GE VERNOVA and Areva. The protection pedigree is maintained, optimised and advanced:
MiCOM P841A/B Relay Replacement:
- Form, fit and functional compatibility – the P84 fits in the same panel or rack space and offers the same features and Protection performance.
- The same S1 Agile software supports the new MiCOM relay and the legacy P841A/B
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 Vernova 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
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High Impedance Differential Module
Use the HID module in conjunction with a high-speed overcurrent relay to provide three phase high impedance differential protection for substation busbars of any voltage level. Additionally, it can also be used to protect electrical machines like transformers, generators or motors against restricted ground faults.
Each HID module includes resistors that provide the associated high impedance relay with stability againstexternal faults, and varistors (MOV - Metal Oxide Varistors) in order to limit the secondary peak voltage below 2 kV during fault conditions.
HID
High Impedance Differential Module
Use the HID module in conjunction with a high-speed overcurrent relay to provide three phase high impedance differential protection for substation busbars of any voltage level. Additionally, it can also be used to protect electrical machines like transformers, generators or motors against restricted ground faults.
Each HID module includes resistors that provide the associated high impedance relay with stability againstexternal faults, and varistors (MOV - Metal Oxide Varistors) in order to limit the secondary peak voltage below 2 kV during fault conditions.
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Buswire Supervision Relay
Used to ensure the integrity of busbars and restricted earth fault schemes, the MVTP monitoring device has a low AC burden and requires no external resistors.
Single and 3-phase for continuous buswire supervision
Available in single and 3-phase relays, the MVTP provides continuous supervision of the buswires in high impedance type busbar protection schemes. It also detects open-circuited buswires as well as open-circuited main current transformers.
MVTP
Buswire Supervision Relay
Used to ensure the integrity of busbars and restricted earth fault schemes, the MVTP monitoring device has a low AC burden and requires no external resistors.
Single and 3-phase for continuous buswire supervision
Available in single and 3-phase relays, the MVTP provides continuous supervision of the buswires in high impedance type busbar protection schemes. It also detects open-circuited buswires as well as open-circuited main current transformers.
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MFAC
High Impedance Bus Differential Relay
MFAC relays provide high-speed differential protection for various types of power system plants including generators, reactors, busbars, motors and the individual windings of power transformers. MFAC relays are fast and reliable due to simple electromechanical construction and operate as a high impedance unit protection scheme with a wide range of setting.
MFAC
High Impedance Bus Differential Relay
MFAC relays provide high-speed differential protection for various types of power system plants including generators, reactors, busbars, motors and the individual windings of power transformers. MFAC relays are fast and reliable due to simple electromechanical construction and operate as a high impedance unit protection scheme with a wide range of setting.
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High Impedance Bus Differential Relay
MCAG relays provide high-speed differential protection for various types of power system plants Including generators, reactors, busbars, motors and the individual windings of power transformers. The relays provide current-calibrated busbar differential and have an attracted armature design with simple and robust construction.
MCAG
High Impedance Bus Differential Relay
MCAG relays provide high-speed differential protection for various types of power system plants Including generators, reactors, busbars, motors and the individual windings of power transformers. The relays provide current-calibrated busbar differential and have an attracted armature design with simple and robust construction.
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MiCOM Agile P746
Centralized Busbar Differential Relay
The MiCOM Agile P746 provides complete protection for MV and HV busbar configurations with up to 2 zones plus a check zone, and up to 18 terminals. The MiCOM Agile P746 provides a centralized one box or three box architecture and is very simple to use. as it does not need to be deeply engineered and supports easy operation and maintenance of busbars.
MiCOM Agile P746
Centralized Busbar Differential Relay
The MiCOM Agile P746 provides complete protection for MV and HV busbar configurations with up to 2 zones plus a check zone, and up to 18 terminals. The MiCOM Agile P746 provides a centralized one box or three box architecture and is very simple to use. as it does not need to be deeply engineered and supports easy operation and maintenance of busbars.
Overview
- Typical operating time of 12 ms with high speed/high break contacts or 17 ms with standard contacts
- Phase segregated biased current differential high speed busbar protection
- Easy maintenance, operation and future expansion of the busbar supported
- Deploy in ring-bus/mesh corners, single busbars, sectionalized busbars, and one per bus in breaker and a half topologies
Key benefits:
- Use one box for schemes up to 6 feeders, and 3 boxes (one per phase) for larger schemes up to 18 terminals
- Interoperable with all classes of CT: IEEE, IEC, air-gapped, non-gapped, and CTs with moderate knee point voltage
- 10 integrated function keys, tri-color LEDs, and graphical programmable logic permit the creation of comprehensive schemes, tailored to your needs
- IEC 61850 redundant Ethernet with RSTP and IEC 62439 PRP and HSR – with HSR support for up to 50 nodes in a ring
Functional Block Diagram
ANSI© Device Numbers and Functions
| Device Number | Function |
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| 87BB | Bus Differential |
| 50 | Phase Definite Time Overcurrent |
| 51 | Phase Inverse-Time Overcurrent |
| 86 | Latching/Lockout Contacts |
| 50BF | CB Failure |
| 50N | Earth Fault Definite Time Overcurrent |
| 50ST | Short Zone Earth Fault |
| 51N | Neutral/Ground IDMT Overcurrent |
| VTS | VT Supervision |
| CTS | CT Supervision |
| PSL | Programmable Logic |
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 Vernova’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.
P746 Remote HMI PC Application Software
Agile P746 remote PC HMI provides the following features:
- P746 Remote HMI allows the user to display the MiCOM Agile P746 measured analogue quantities and DDB (digital data bus) status information dynamically via the user defined busbar topology
- Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Russian
Please use our contact form to request the software.
Refurbishment Solutions
Refurbishment Solutions – “If It’s Blue Think to Renew”
GE Vernova’s latest MiCOM P746 model offers an ideal path to refurbish an older installed base of MiCOM P746 relays. Whether those older products were initially sold as GE VERNOVA 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 Vernova 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
Contact us for advice and support
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Multilin B90
Low Impedance Bus Protection System
The Multilin B90 bus protection relay, a member of the UR Family, features integrated protection and breaker failure for re-configurable MV, HV, EHV multi-section busbars with up to 24 feeders. Use one or more B90 relays together to build a flexible protection system that can be engineered to meet specific application requirements. The B90 performs fast and secure low-impedance bus protection with a sub-cycle tripping time of 0.75 cycles and 06 differential zones per phase.
Multilin B90
Low Impedance Bus Protection System
The Multilin B90 bus protection relay, a member of the UR Family, features integrated protection and breaker failure for re-configurable MV, HV, EHV multi-section busbars with up to 24 feeders. Use one or more B90 relays together to build a flexible protection system that can be engineered to meet specific application requirements. The B90 performs fast and secure low-impedance bus protection with a sub-cycle tripping time of 0.75 cycles and 06 differential zones per phase.
New and Enhanced Communication Capabilities
- Support switchable IEC 61850 Ed. 1 and Ed. 2 and redundant SNTP (FW 7.7x)
- New UR front panel with integrated 7” color, graphical display - providing operators with enhanced situational awareness (FW 7.6x)
- High density I/O module supporting up to 120 inputs or up to 72 contact outputs – eliminating the need for additional discrete devices (FW 7.6x)
Cyber Security - CyberSentry UR (FW v7.xx)
CyberSentryTM enables UR devices to deliver full cyber security features that help customers to comply with cyber security requirements (NERC CIP, IEEE 1686, IEC 62443, etc):
- Secured firmware upgrade: FW file includes hash code that enables authentication prior to being used for upgrading UR Relay (FW 7.9x)
Extended Oscillography Records (FW v7.xx)
- Increased number of digital and analog channels (FW 7.90)
- Supports IEEE C37.111-1999/2013, IEC 60255-24 Ed 2.0 COMTRADE 2013 standard (FW v7.40)
- Configurable events allow for records of up to 45s at 64 samples per cycle
Protection and Control Functionality
- Increased number of bus differential zones - Six zones (FW 7.30)
Key Benefits
- Multi-zone bus differential protection with restrained and unrestrained function
- Fast and reliable CT saturation detection
- Breaker failure protection
- End fault (dead zone) protection
- Check-zone functionality
- CT ratio mismatch compensation
- Dynamic bus replica
- Backup time and instantaneous overcurrent elements
- Undervoltage function for supervision purposess
- Supports Routable GOOSE (R-GOOSE)
Protection & Control
The B90 bus differential relay provides fast and secure low-impedance bus protection for reconfigurable LV, HV, and EHV busbars. Use one B90 to protect up to 8 feeders and use three or more B90s together in a centralized phase-segregated architecture to protect up to 24 feeders. Many busbar applications such as single, double, triple, breaker-and-a-half, with or without transfer bus, can be protected using the B90. The B90 relay is ideally suited in applications where high-impedance schemes were typically used. Part of the Universal Relay family, the B90 comes with a variety of versatile features, truly integrating protection, monitoring, metering, communication and control in one easy-to-use device. The Universal Relay family offers a high degree of modularity in its design and functionality, providing superior performance in protection and control, while meeting the toughest requirements of the marketplace.
Functional Block Diagram
ANSI Device Numbers & Functions
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Key Features
- Isolator monitoring (up to 48) and alarming
- CT trouble monitoring
- VT supervision
- Metering - current, voltage, frequency
- Oscillography - 64 samples/cycle, up to 64 records
- Event Recorder - 1024 time tagged events, with 0.5 ms scan of digital inputs
- User configurable fault report
Monitoring & Diagnostic
The B90 is the single point for protection, control, metering, and monitoring in one integrated device that can easily be connected directly into DCS or SCADA monitoring and control systems like Viewpoint Monitoring as shown.
Advanced Automation
The B90 incorporates advanced automation features including powerful FlexLogic programmable logic, communication, and SCADA capabilities that far surpass what is found in the average bus protection relay. The B90 integrates seamlessly with other UR relays for complete system protection.
FlexLogic allows for the customization of the B90 outputs for most bus protection schemes and applications.
Key Features
- Three independent 100Mbps Ethernet ports enable purpose specific LAN support that eliminates latency effect of heavy traffic protocols on mission critical communication services
- Embedded IEEE 1588 time synch protocol support eliminates dedicated IRIG-B wiring requirements for IEDs
- Direct I/O secures high-speed exchange of binary data between URs
- Increase network availability by reducing failover time to zero through IEC62439-3 "PRP" support
Advanced Communications
The B90 bus protection relay provides for secure remote data and engineering access, making it easy and flexible to use and integrate into new and existing infrastructures. Fiber optic Ethernet provides high-bandwidth communications allowing for low-latency controls and high-speed file transfers of relay fault and event record information. The available three independent and redundant Ethernet options provide the means to create fault tolerant communication architectures in an easy, cost-effective manner.
The B90 relay supports the most popular industry standard protocols enabling easy, direct integration into DCS and SCADA systems.
- IEC 61850 Ed. 1/Ed. 2
- DNP 3.0 (serial & TCP/IP)
- IEC 60870-5-103 and IEC 60870-5-104
- Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP
- HTTP, TFTP, SFTP and MMS file transfer
- Redundant SNTP and IEEE 1588 for time synchronization
- PRP as per IEC 62439-3
Cyber Security - CyberSentry™ UR (FW v7.4xx)
CyberSentry enables UR devices to deliver full cyber security features that help customers to comply with NERC CIP and NITIR 7628 cyber security requirements through supporting the following core features:
Secure FW upgrade
UR FW files v7.9 and up now include a hash code that allows for authentication prior to being used for upgrading UR devices.
Password Complexity
Supporting up to 20 alpha- numeric or special characters, UR passwords exceed NERC CIP requirements for password complexity. Individual passwords per role are available.
AAA Server Support (Radius)
Enables integration with centrally managed authentication and accounting of all user activities and uses modern industry best practices and standards that meet and exceed NERC CIP requirements for authentication and password management.
Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
Efficiently administrate users and roles within UR devices. The new and advanced access functions allow users to configure up to five roles for up to eight configurable users with independent passwords. The standard “Remote Authentication Dial In User Service” (Radius) is used for authentication.
Event Recorder (Syslog for SEM)
Capture all cyber security related events within a SOE element (login, logout, invalid password attempts, remote/local access, user in session, settings change, FW update, etc), and then serve and classify data by security level using standard Syslog data format. This enables UR devices integration with established SEM (Security Event Management) systems.
EnerVista™ Software
The EnerVista™ suite is an industry-leading set of software programs that simplifies every aspect of using the B90 relay. The EnerVista™ suite provides all the tools to monitor the status of the protected asset, maintain the relay, and integrate information measured by the B90 into DCS or SCADA monitoring systems. Convenient COMTRADE and Sequence of Events viewers are an integral part of the UR setup software included with every UR relay, to carry out postmortem event analysis and ensure proper protection system operation.
Record the operation of the internal B90 elements and external connected devices with 1ms time-stamped accuracy.
Create B90 setting file templates to ensure critical settings are not altered.
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Distributed Busbar Differential Relays – P741 Central Unit , P742 Peripheral Unit , P743 Extended Peripheral Unit
Part of the MiCOM P40 platform, the Agile P74x offers high performance, secure and sensitive protection for all types of busbar configurations at all voltage levels, accommodating up to 28 terminals in eight differential zones (three phase). Consisting of the Agile P741, P742 and P743 relays, the P74x platform is engineered to provide a centralized or distributed architecture with CT saturation detection, dynamic topology processing algorithms and a fast reset (less than 1 cycle) circuit breaker failure element.
MiCOM Agile P74x Series
Distributed Busbar Differential Relays – P741 Central Unit , P742 Peripheral Unit , P743 Extended Peripheral Unit
Part of the MiCOM P40 platform, the Agile P74x offers high performance, secure and sensitive protection for all types of busbar configurations at all voltage levels, accommodating up to 28 terminals in eight differential zones (three phase). Consisting of the Agile P741, P742 and P743 relays, the P74x platform is engineered to provide a centralized or distributed architecture with CT saturation detection, dynamic topology processing algorithms and a fast reset (less than 1 cycle) circuit breaker failure element.
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
- Typical operating time of 8ms with high speed/high break contacts, 13ms with standard contacts
- Sensitive earth fault elements improve detection of resistive or arcing faults
- Phase segregated biased current differential high speed busbar protection
- Easy maintenance, operation and future expansion of the busbar supported
- Up to 28 peripheral units supported - scalable busbar solutions from medium to large substations
Key benefits:
- Interoperable with all classes of CT: IEEE, IEC, air-gapped, non-gapped, and CTs with moderate knee point voltage
- True sub-cycle busbar protection - transmission class security and dependability
- High-Availability communications - automatic self-healing on fiber disconnection between central and peripheral units
- IEC 61850 redundant Ethernet with RSTP and IEC 62439 PRP and HSR – with HSR support for up to 50 nodes in a ring
Functional Block Diagram
ANSI© Device Numbers and Functions
| Device Number | Function |
|---|---|
| 87BB | Bus Differential |
| 50 | Phase Definite Time Overcurrent |
| 51 | Phase Inverse-Time Overcurrent |
| 86 | Latching/Lockout Contacts |
| 50BF | CB Failure |
| 50N | Earth Fault Definite Time Overcurrent |
| 50ST | Short Zone Earth Fault |
| 51N | Neutral/Ground IDMT Overcurrent |
| 52 | Circuit Breaker Control |
| CTS | CT Supervision |
| PSL | Programmable Logic |
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 Vernova’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.
Tool & Remote HMI
MiCOM Agile P74x Busbar Topology Configuration Tool and Remote HMI Tool Features
- Scheme editor: allows the user to define and create a P74x busbar scheme using busbar, CT, circuit breaker and isolator graphical icons
- Synoptic: allows the user to allocate IEDs (P741, P742, P743) to the busbar scheme synoptic.
- Dynamic synoptic: allows the user to display the P74x measured analogue quantities and DDB (digital data bus) status information via the user defined P74x scheme created using the scheme editor in accordance with downloaded embedded configuration of P74x IEDs
- File merge: with this feature the user can automatically create the synoptic settings from above tools into a default setting file of IEDs
Refurbishment Solutions
Refurbishment Solutions – “If It’s Blue Think to Renew”
GE Vernova’s latest MiCOM P74x series models P741, P742, P743 inclusive offer an ideal path to refurbish an older installed base of MiCOM P74x relays. Whether those older products were initially sold as GE VERNOVA 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.
- Take the order code (CORTEC) of the older relay being removed, typically a blue case relay
- Translate to today’s latest GE Vernova 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
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Line Distance Protection System
The D30 is a cost-effective distance protection system suitable for primary protection of sub-transmission lines and as a backup protection for HV, EHV lines, reactors and generators. The D30 provides five zones of phase and ground distance protection along with complete overcurrent and voltage protection functions intended for three-pole tripping applications. The D30 comes with versatile automation features using custom pilot schemes, which can be built.
New and Enhanced Communication Capabilities
- New process bus module supports IEC 61869 sample values, PTP master capabilities and SV switching (FW 7.9x)
- New UR process bus modules supporting IEC61850-9-2LE Merging Units (FW 7.8x) Module Training available here
- Support switchable IEC 61850 Ed. 1 and Ed. 2 and redundant SNTP (FW 7.7x)
- New UR front panel with integrated 7” color, graphical display - providing operators with enhanced situational awareness (FW 7.6x)
- High density I/O module supporting up to 120 inputs or up to 72 contact outputs – eliminating the need for additional discrete devices (FW 7.6x)
Cyber Security - CyberSentry UR (FW v7.xx)
CyberSentryTM enables UR devices to deliver full cyber security features that help customers to comply with cyber security requirements (NERC CIP, IEEE 1686, IEC 62443, etc):
- Secured firmware upgrade: FW file includes hash code that enables authentication prior to being used for upgrading UR Relay (FW 7.9x)
Fully Compatible with IEC 61850-9-2LE or IEC61869 process bus schemes:
- Can connect to up to 8 merging units over -9-2LE or 61869
- Supports PRP, HSR, dual HSR and point-to-point process bus topology
- Provides support for GE Vernova’s IEC 61850 HardFiber Process Bus Solution
Extended Oscillography Records (FW v7.xx)
- Increased number of digital and analog channels (FW 7.90)
- Supports IEEE C37.111-1999/2013, IEC 60255-24 Ed 2.0 COMTRADE 2013 standard (FW v7.40)
- Configurable events allow for records of up to 45s at 64 samples per cycle
New and Enhanced Protection and Control Functionality
- New Inrush detection element (FW 8.0)
- Expanded Bay Controller Capabilities – providing a one box solution (FW 7.6x)
Key Features
- Phase distance (five zones) with independent compensation settings
- Ground distance (five zones) with independent self and mutual zero-sequence compensation
- Out-of-step tripping and power swing blocking
- Phase and negative sequence directional overcurrent, neutral directional with dual polarity criteria, broken conductor and thermal overload
- Line pickup
- Dedicated harmonic/inrush detection
- Synchronism check
- Four-shot autorecloser
- VT fuse failure detector
- Customize protection and control functions with FlexLogic™, FlexCurves™, and FlexElements™
Protection & Control
The D30 is a cost-effective distance protection relay intended for protecting sub-transmission lines and underground cables of different voltage levels. Part of the Universal Relay family, the D30 comes with a variety of versatile features, truly integrating protection, monitoring, metering, communication and control in one easy-to-use device. The Universal Relay family offers a high degree of modularity in its design and functionality, providing superior performance in protection and control, while meeting the toughest requirements of the marketplace.
Functional Block Diagram
ANSI® Device Numbers & Functions
| Device Number | Function |
|---|---|
| 21G | Ground Distance |
| 21P | Phase Distance |
| 25 | Synchrocheck |
| 27P | Phase Undervoltage |
| 27X | Auxiliary Undervoltage |
| 32N | Wattmetric Zero-Sequence Directional |
| 49 | Thermal Overload |
| 50DD | Current Disturbance Detector |
| 50G | Ground Instantaneous Overcurrent |
| 50N | Neutral Instantaneous Overcurrent |
| Device Number | Function |
|---|---|
| 50P | Phase Instantaneous Overcurrent |
| 50_2 | Negative Sequence Instantaneous Overcurrent |
| 51G | Ground Time Overcurrent |
| 51N | Neutral Time Overcurrent |
| 51P | Phase Time Overcurrent |
| 51_2 | Negative Sequence Time Overcurrent |
| 52 | AC Circuit Breaker |
| 59N | Neutral Overvoltage |
| 59P | Phase Overvoltage |
| 59X | Auxiliary Overvoltage |
| Device Number | Function |
|---|---|
| 59_2 | Negative Sequence Overvoltage |
| 67N | Neutral Directional Overcurrent |
| 67P | Phase Directional Overcurrent |
| 68 | Power Swing Blocking |
| 67W | Wattmetric Ground Fault Protection |
| 68 | Power Swing Blocking |
| 78 | Out-of-Step Tripping |
| 79 | Automatic Recloser |
| 81R | Rate of change frequency |
| 81U | Underfrequency |
| Harmonic/Inrush detection |
Key Features
- Metering - current, voltage, power, energy, frequency
- Oscillography – analog and digital parameters at 64 samples/cycle
- Event Recorder - 1024 time tagged events with 0.5ms scan of digital inputs
- Data Logger - 16 channels with sampling rate up to 1 sample / cycle
- Setting for security audit trails for tracking changes to D30 configurations
Monitoring & Diagnostics
The D30 is the single point for protection, control, metering, and monitoring in one integrated device that can be easily connected directly to HMI or SCADA monitoring and control systems.
Advanced Automation
The D30 incorporates advanced automation features including powerful FlexLogic™ programmable logic, communication, and SCADA capabilities that far surpass what is found in the average line protection relay used for subtransmission. The D30 integrates seamlessly with other UR relays for complete system protection.
FlexLogic™ allows for the customization of D30 for custom protection, control and automation, allowing users to build line protection schemes and applications for their equipment.
Key Features
Complete IEC 61850 Process Bus solution providing resource optimization and minimizing total P & C life cycle costs
- Three independent 100Mbps Ethernet ports enable purpose specific LAN support that eliminates latency effect of heavy traffic protocols on mission critical communication services
- Embedded IEEE 1588 time-synch protocol support eliminates dedicated IRIG-B wiring requirements for IEDs
- Direct I/O secures high-speed exchange of binary data between URs
- Increase network availability by reducing failover time to zero through IEC62439-3 PRP, HSR or dual HSR support
Advanced Communications
The D30 provides advanced communications technologies for remote data and engineering access, making it easy and flexible to use and integrate into new and existing infrastructures. Direct support for fiber optic Ethernet provides high-bandwidth communications allowing for low-latency controls and high-speed file transfers of relay fault and event record information. The available three independent and redundant Ethernet options provide the means to create fault tolerant communication architectures in an easy, cost-effective manner.
The D30 supports the most popular industry standard protocols enabling easy, direct integration into monitoring and SCADA systems.
- IEC 61850-9-2LE or IEC 61869 point-to-point or networked networked or IEC61850-9-2 Hardfiber
- DNP 3.0 (serial & TCP/IP)
- IEC 60870-5-103 and IEC 60870-5-104
- Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP
- HTTP, TFTP, SFTP and MMS file transfer
- Redundant SNTP and IEEE 1588 for time synchronization
- PRP as per IEC 62439-3
- Supports Routable GOOSE (R-GOOSE)
Interoperability with Embedded IEC 61850
Use the D30 with integrated IEC 61850 to lower costs associated with distance protection, control and automation. GE Vernova’s leadership in IEC 61850 comes from thousands of installed devices and follows on years of development experience with UCA 2.0.
The D30’s IEC 61850 Process Bus module is designed to interface with the Multilin HardFiber System, allowing bi-directional IEC 61850 fiber optic communications. The HardFiber System is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Universal Relay applications, including protection functions, FlexLogic, metering and communications.
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The B30 can also connect to GE Vernova MU320 or third-party merging units using standard IEC 61869 or IEC 61850-9-2LE communication protocols
Cyber Security - CyberSentry™ UR (FW v7.4xx)
CyberSentry enables UR devices to deliver full cyber security features that help customers to comply with NERC CIP and NITIR 7628 cyber security requirements through supporting the following core features:
Secure FW upgrade
UR FW files v7.9 and up now include a hash code that allows for authentication prior to being used for upgrading UR devices.
Password Complexity
Supporting up to 20 alpha- numeric or special characters, UR passwords exceed NERC CIP requirements for password complexity. Individual passwords per role are available.
AAA Server Support (Radius)
Enables integration with centrally managed authentication and accounting of all user activities and uses modern industry best practices and standards that meet and exceed NERC CIP requirements for authentication and password management.
Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
Efficiently administrate users and roles within UR devices. The new and advanced access functions allow users to configure up to five roles for up to eight configurable users with independent passwords. The standard “Remote Authentication Dial In User Service” (Radius) is used for authentication.
Event Recorder (Syslog for SEM)
Capture all cyber security related events within a SOE element (login, logout, invalid password attempts, remote/local access, user in session, settings change, FW update, etc), and then serve and classify data by security level using standard Syslog data format. This enables UR devices integration with established SEM (Security Event Management) systems.
EnerVista™ Software
The EnerVista™ suite is an industry-leading set of software programs that simplifies every aspect of using the D30 relay. The EnerVista™ suite provides all the tools to monitor the status of the protected asset, maintain the relay, and integrate information measured by the D30 into DCS or SCADA monitoring systems. Convenient COMTRADE and Sequence of Events viewers are an integral part of the UR setup software included with every UR relay, to carry out postmortem event analysis and ensure proper protection system operation.
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