Powerful digital fault recorder with integrated detection of synchrophasors (PMU) according to IEEE C37.118 and power quality measurement* according to IEC 61000 (class S). Due to the high flexibility of trigger functions, the device is ideally suited to monitor the entire energy value chain from generation to distribution. The powerful automation and flexible configuration complements the range of functions.

Applications

Digital fault recording for medium-voltage to extra-high voltage systems with comprehensive trigger and recording functions.The fault recorder provides a clearly structured and event-related evaluation and documentation of your power system processes. It enables you to analyze disturbances and to optimize your power system. The following processes usually have to be monitored and documented:

• Power system incidents such as critical load cases or short circuits
• Disturbances of the supply quality
• Dynamic behavior of generators
• Starting and switch-off processes of transformers (saturation behavior)
• Power quality* according to EN 50160 such as harmonics, voltage dips, voltage peaks or flickers
• Power fluctuations and power swing processes

Features

• Up to 40 analog channels
• Fast scan recorder
• Up to 2 slow scan recorders
• Up to 5 continuous recorders and 2 trend recorders
• Power Quality recordings according to IEC 61000-4-30:
  Harmonic Measuring according IEC 61000-4-7
  Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Measurement according IEC 61000-4-7
  Total Demand Distortion (TDD) Measurement
• Sequence of event recorder for continuous recording of binary status changes and IEC 61850 GOOSE Messages
• Applicable as Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) according to IEEE C37.118 standard
• Transmission of records and triggering via IEC 61850 GOOSE messages
• Sampling frequencies parameterizable from 1 kHz to 16 kHz
• The user can allocate the 16-gigabyte buffer (16 GByte) to the various recorders
• Intelligent monitoring routines of the storage medium ensure a high security of the archived data
• Loss-free data compression
• Time synchronization via Precision Time Protocol (PTP) IEEE 1588 Protocol, IRIG-B, DCF77 and SNTP
• Free routing of measured values to the individual recorders
• Free combination of the measuring groups for power calculation
• Quality Attributes for representing the current signal quality in a time signal view
• The trigger functions of a function block are the value of the fundamental component, RMS value, zero-sequence/positive sequence/ negative-sequence system, frequency, Σ active power/ Σ reactive power/ Σ apparent power
• Level trigger and gradient trigger for each trigger function
• Flexible cross, network and manual trigger
• Creating of own trigger functions using the graphic automation editor CFC (Continuous Function Chart)
• Trigger functions by combining single-point/double-point indications, analog values, binary signals, Boolean signals and GOOSE messages
• Power Swing Trigger
• Single-Line representation in small or large display
• Graphical logic editor to create powerful automation functions and switching sequences in the device
• Detection of current and voltage signals up to the 50th harmonic with high accuracy for selected protection functions and operational measured values
• Integrated electrical Ethernet RJ45 for Engineering PC and IEC 61850 (reporting and GOOSE)
• 2 optional pluggable communication modules, usable for different and redundant protocols (IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus TCP, DNP3 serial and TCP, PROFINET IO)
• Optional extension module with further 3 slots for plug-in modules
• Reliable data transmission via PRP and HSR redundancy protocols
• Serial protection data communication via optical fibers, two- wire connections and communication networks (SDH networks, MPLS electrical power systems, for example using IEEE C37.94, and others), including automatic switchover between ring and chain topology.
• Powerful fault recording (buffer for a max. record time of 80 sec. at 8 kHz or 320 sec. at 2 kHz)
• Download of „operational log „and „fault log” as files according IEEE C37.239 COMFEDE via WEB-Browser from the device
• Easy access to process and device information via a standard WEB-Browser for displaying
  operational measuring values
  operational and fault logs,
  setting values and device information
• Optional Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) for detection of synchrophasor measured values and transmission with standard IEEE C37.118 protocol
• Time Synchronisation with IEEE 1558
• Role-based Access Control (RBAC) with central user management in RADIUS/Active Directory
• Protection against unauthorized access to device through inbuilt RADIUS authentication and authorization option
• Standard roles and rights in adherence to standards and guidelines such as IEC 62351-8, IEEE 1686 and BDEW White paper
• Syslog support for central recording and logging of security-relevant events and alarms in accordance with the requirements and regulations such as IEEE 1686, IEC 62443 and BDEW Whitepaper
• Individual Assignment of write and read permission for each device port
• Auxiliary functions for simple tests and commissioning

Housing

Robust hardware in the form of a closed housing for maximum strength in terms of voltage, EMC, climate and mechanical stress in accordance with the IEC 60255 product standard and an extended temperature range of -25°C to + 70°C.

Additional conformal coating of the electronic components for maximum availability even under extreme environmental conditions.

Housing width 1/3 x 19 inches to 2/1 x 19 inches with large, small or without display. Flexible adjustable and expandable I/O quantity structure within the scope of the system with 1/6 expansion modules.

Type of housing:

X Flush mounting

O Surface mounting

Power Supply:

X Standard

O Redundant

Operation panel:

X Integrated

O Detached HMI, only for surface mounting housing

Type of display:

O No display

X Small Display

O Large Display

Key switch:

X without

O with, only for flush mounting housing

LEDs/Push buttons:

X 16 LEDs

O 32 LED

O 48 LED

O 64 LED

O 80 LED

O 8 Push buttons + LEDs

Binary inputs and outputs / measuring inputs

The number of inputs and outputs is flexible and expandable with 1/6 expansion modules plugged on the 1/3 base unit of a modular system.

X 11 BI, 9 BO, 4 CT, 4 VT, 1/3 x 19 inches

O 11 BI, 3 BO, 8 VT, 1/3 x 19 inches

O 19 BI, 15 BO, 8 CT, 8 VT, 1/2 x 19 inches

O 43 BI, 33 BO, 20 CT, 20 VT, 1/1 x 19 inches

Rated auxiliary voltage

O DC 60 to 125 V DC

X DC 110 V-250 V, AC 100V - 230 V

Communication

The base unit has two free slots on the rear for plug-in modules for communication or special applications. The base unit is expandable with a communication module with up to three further slots for plug-in modules.

• USB operator interface on the front for notebook or PC
• D-Sub 9-interface, rear for time synchronization
• Integrated Ethernet interface
  X for Engineering Tool
  O for Engineering Tool and IEC 61850 Reporting and GOOSE
  O for Engineering Tool and IEC 61850 Reporting
• Communication module, max 1 for each device with additional 3 slots plug-in modules for serial and/or Ethernet-based protocols and full availability of the communication ring when the switchgear is enabled for servicing operations by means of separate auxiliary power supply of the communication module
  X without
  O with one communication module for up to three additional plug-in modules
• Serial Plug-In modules for asynchronous serial protocols like IEC 60870-5-103, DNP for system port
  X Without
  O electrical, 1 interface
  O electrical, 2 interface
  O optical 820 nm, 1.5 to 2km ,1 interface
  O optical 820 nm, 1.5 km to 2km, 2 interface
• Plug-in Modules for Ethernet

O Without

O 2x RJ45 electrical, configurable with or without integrated switch

  with max. distance of 20 meters
O 2x optical duplex LC 1300 nm interface, configurable with or without

  integrated switch. The maximum optically permitted distance via 50/125 µm

  or 62.5/125 µm multimode optical fibers is 2 km.

  The optical transmission and receiving level are measured in the module

  And can be displayed

O 2x optical for process bus, duplex LC 1300 nm interface, configurable with

  or without integrated switch. The maximum optically permitted distance

  via 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm multimode optical fibers is 2 km.

  The optical transmission and receiving level are measured in the module and  

  can be displayed.

  Remark: The standard multimode SFP for 2km can be replaced with Additional

  electrical SFP for up to 20m and or optical SFP for up to 24 km

In accordance with the selected communication interface the required communication protocol should be easily activated via the engineering tool depending on the selected type of serial or Ethernet plug-in module

• Serial protocols
  IEC 60870-5-103
  DNP3 serial
• Ethernet protocols

IEC 61850 Edition 2.1
IEC 61850-8-1 Client-Sever Communication

IEC 61850-8-1 GOOSE

IEC 61850-9-2 Merging Unit

IEC 61850-9-2 Process-Bus Client
IEC 60870-5-104
DNP3 TCP
Modbus TCP
PROFINET IO
IEEE C37.118 protocol (Synchrophasor, PMU)

• Additional Ethernet protocols and services
  DHCP, DCP (with automatic IP configuration)

Line mode
RSTP, PRP, HSR Ethernet ring redundancy

SNTP time synchronization via Ethernet

SNMP V3 network management protocol

IEEE 1588v2 PTP protocol via Ethernet

Plug-in modules for various applications
O Measuring-transducer module with four 20-mA analog inputs
O Arc protection module with up to 3 optical point or line sensors per arc protection plug-in module, up to max. 15 sensors for modular devices

  X Point sensors with line lengths from 3 m to 35 m.

  O Line sensors detect arcs along the entire sensor length.

    Lengths from 5 m to 40 m are available.

    Line sensors are connected via a line to the arc protection module.