SIPC

PROTECTION AND CONTROL

INTEGRATED SYSTEM

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CONTENTS
Table of contents
SIPC Integrated Protection and Control System
Redundant System
Optical Fiber Communications Network
Operating and Protections Console
Applications
EHV/HV Substation
MV Substation
CILCR Distribution Centres
CILCR Transformation Centres
Mini SCADA for Small Substations
UCS Automation Functions
Automation of Distribution
PL50 SC Isolating Switches Control
Isolating Switch Automation Function
Multitrans Self-Regulator/Capacitor Bank

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SIPC INTEGRATED PROTECTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM

The Integrated Protection and Control System (SIPC) is
TEAM ARTECHEs answer to integrated automation of
electrical substations to meet the particular needs of each
installation and customer. It provides the most economic solution,
either through redundant system for EHV and HV substations, or
by sharing resources with protection equipment and eliminating
the console when installing distribution and/or transformation
centres.
The main aim of SIPC is to optimise the installations available
resources by applying the following concepts:

One set per position

Information collection close to where it is generated, resulting

in a considerable saving in wiring.
A single position terminal is used to perform all protection,
control,
supervision,
automation
functions
and
communication tasks, making it possible to dispense with a
large quantity of auxiliary items and equipment.

A flexible modular system

A secure system

Direct availability of information from protections,

measurement converters, counters and other substation
equipment with no need for additional external wiring.

A single interface per substation

The SIPC is an open system that can be integrated into and/or

incorporate equipment and/or systems from other
manufacturers by emulating the protocols that are most
common in Telecontrol/SCADA and IEDs.
Multipoint topology between UCS and IEDs (TCPs,
protections, measuring units, and other IEDs): optical hub.
Emulation of a large number of Telecontrol/SCADA
protocols.
Time synchronization via GPS or Telecontrol/SCADA.

All this makes the SIPC an ideal solution for automating electrical
installations; it is flexible and may be adapted to meet the needs of
any type of substation.

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Centralisation within a single system, of management an

transmission information collected and generated by all IEDs
(events, alarms, fault reports, oscillography records,
measurements, etc) to other hierarchical levels with no need
for other auxiliary equipment or systems.
RTU (Remote Telecontrol Unit) function with capacity for
multiple telecontrol emulation.
Multiple local and/or remote consoles are accepted
(maintenance centres, technical protections offices,)

The protection and control modules are totally independent,

ensuring there is no interference between them.
Optional redundancy in power supply modules, UCS and
communication links.
Self-diagnosis system, automatic failure detection and
internal failure alarm generation.

An open system

A single multifunction system

The use of different plug-in modules, enables the system to be

adapted to any type of substation.
Powerful software tools are available to set up substation
databases, design graphic supervision and control consoles,
generate operating and maintenance histories and program
automatic devices.

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FUNCTIONS OF THE SIPC

SIPC ARCHITECTURE

The set of elements and functions encompassed by the SIPC,

should be considered as a form of optimising the resources
available at the installation to:

The SIPC comprises five type of elements:

Run automation functions, leading to a significant reduction

in the number of auxiliary relays in the installation and in
their wiring.

Direct availability of information on protections without the

need for additional external wiring.

Centralisation via single system for management and

transmission to higher levels of additional information such
as oscillographs, fault reports, etc., without the need for the
auxiliary equipment or systems.

Operating console

Substation Control Unit (UCS)

Internal communications

External communications

Teleloading

Local Control units (UCLs)

Operating console
The operating console is a PC that executes SIPCON software,
which enables the whole installation to be controlled locally via:

Graphic screens to display the status of substation elements,

including analogue information on network parameters.

Simple quick modification of automation functions, logics,

locks, wiring, etc.

Screens showing lists of alarms and events in order of

occurrence, with the option of selective lists and printout.

TEAM ARTECHEs Integrated Protection and Control System

(SIPC) is a distributed digital system that carries out the following
functions:

Buttons to execute commands using the Select-execute

system, with possible causes of locking clearly presented.

Access to protections screens to view status, measurements,

fault reports, oscillographs and even modify their settings.
This access is possible without leaving the control screens.

Collection statuses and alarms together with status change

time.

Local or remote commands execution (digital outputs).

Collection of historical information on both statuses and

measurements, with the option of including statistical
functions.(mean,
maximum,
minimum,
frequency
distribution, etc.)

Direct and digital measurement of electrical network

parameters.

Counters information collection

Presentation of historical data in a configurable format

allowing different types of report to be shown, including
trendings, tables, signal durations, metering, etc.

Analogue
measurements
pressures,...).

Allows both position and overall automation functions to be

programmed by the user.

Provides protection for each electrical position (Overcurrent,

Over/undervoltage, Distance, Transformer differential, Phase
and Neutral directional, etc.), with control functions also
included.

General time and date synchronization with ms accuracy, via

connection to a single external GPS clock.

Displaying of the whole installation graphically from a PC

type console.

Processes events and alarms at the console, with the

possibility of selective lists and local printout.

Executes commands from the console.

Processes historical records with periodical collection of data

(means, maximums, minimus, distributions, ...), and format
data that can be printed out.

Simultaneously emulates one or more protocols

communicate with external Telecontrol Centres.

Provides remote communication with Incidence Analysis and

Maintenance Centres.

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Collect information close to the point where it is generated,

involving a considerable saving in wiring compared with
traditional solutions.

collection

(temperatures,

to

SIMPLE UCS CUBICLE

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Substation Control Unit(UCS)

The UCS has been designed with a specific HW set up to
withstand the adverse electromagnetic disturbance conditions that
exist in electrical substations. It performs the following functions:

Collects all information from bay units (TCPs and others

IEDs), including digital and analogue inputs, measurements
and alarms.

Trnasfers the commnads received from the Telecontrol

Centres and local and remote Consoles to each of the position
units.

Provides local events and alarms archive.

Internal communications

Capacity for simultaneous communication with:

Internal Bus

Up to 5 channels for internal communication with

mltiple IEDs having different protocols.
- Up to 3 channels for communication with Telecontrol
centres (SCADAs).
- Up to 5 channels for connection to consoles (HMI),
either local or remote, through a Switched Telephone Line
(LTC) modem.

Substation level automation functions (ERAS; H, load

shedding, etc.)

Synchronizing all IEDs with 1 ms. resolution, from GPS

signals or Telecontrol messages.

Transmisin of collected information to local and remote

consoles, Incidence Analisis technical offices, Maintenance
centres, Telecontrol Centres, SCADA, and so on.

Possibility of redundancy in power supply modules, UCS,

and communications with IEDs or Telecontrol/SCADA
centres.

Note: See the UCS catalogue for further information.

Internal communications between the UCS and UCLs are based

on an internal protocol in according to standard IEC-870-5 and
effected via O.F. links at 38.400 bauds.
The use of O.F. links allows communication to take place with a
very low error level, notwithstanding the very high degree of
electromagnetic disturbance found in substations. In conjuntion
with use of a protocol having a high level of security, allows errorfree information transfer between equipment.
Moreover, the availability of optical hubs with mechanism to
guard against failures, enables the communications network to
operate at a high level of efficiency and availability.
Via the same O.F. cable, the protocol allows the transfer of
protections information such as events, fault reports, oscillograph
records, and settings as well as control information ( statuses,
alarms, measurements, meters and commands).
Protection information is only sent at the operators request from a
local or remote console, and in this instance a transparent
connection is established with the protection to be interrogated.
The UCS has up to 5 independent connections to connect to
UCLs, each one needing an independent O.F. network. This
enables 5 UCLs, to be explored simultaneously, with a
consequent reduction in UCS refresh signal times to under 1s.

Connections with other equipment

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Any of the 5 slots available for connecting UCLs may be

modified to admit other protocols for connecting IEDs from other
manufacturers.
UCLs may also be set up with a slot for a specific protocol from
other manufacturers for connection to other IEDs.
Conbining the two methods of connection produces a very
powerful system for simultaneous connection to a wide range of
IEDs.
Numerous protocols with inter-emulation already exist:

IED-870-5-103

DNP3.0-Nivel 2

IED-870-5-101

MODBUS-RTU

SEL-ASCII

Note: Consult TEAM ARTECHE, S.A. for information on other

protocols.

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External levels
Via the UCS, the SIPC enables communications with the
following:

Central Telecontrol Stations

Incident Anlisis and maintenance centres

Time synchronization system (GPS)

Configuration console (Teleloading)

Central Telecontrol Station

The UCS allows simultaneous connection of up to 3 Central
Telecontrol Stations using either the same or different protocols.
Each connection may be simple or redundant, and the information
sent or received via the connection may be freely and
independently configured for each particular connection.
There is a large number of emulated protocols including:

IEC-870-5-101 (Various profiles)

DNP3.0 (Levels 2 or 3 with various profiles)

TRW2000

GESTEL (Synchronous and asynchronous)

SISTEAM-C8

SAP20 (Phase I and II)

SASP20 V4.1

HARRIS MICROPLEX 5000

INDACTIC 2033

PID 1

PROCOME

Note: Consult TEAM ARTECHE, S.A. for information on other

protocols.

Incidence Anlisis and Telecontrol Centres

The UCS allows remote connection of one or several operating
consoles via a switched telephone line (LTC)
This console may be used to access all the information available at
the Substation, from alarms, measurements and metering through
to all information on faults, oscillograph records, historical records
and settings. It is also possible to send commands( this function
may be locked out) and modify settings.
Information is shown on screen with the same options as the local
console, and can indicate Substation status as well as any
incidence that have occurred, including oscillograph information.
Protection settings may also be changed remotely, with no need to
visit the substation in person.

Time synchronization system (GPS)

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The time on the SIPC is located in the UCS Master CPU module,
which distributes this time to the other UCS CPUs and to all the
UCLs
This clock may be synchronized in various ways, either manually
from the operating console or from any of the Telecontrol
protocols connected to the UCS.
In cases where a high degree of accuracy is required, the UCS has
a direct connection from the master CPU module to an external
GPS unit, which enables global substation accuracy of better than
milliseconds.

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Teleloading

Local control units (UCLs)

Teleloading in one of the most important tools in the SIPC, as it

enables the configuration of the UCS, UCLs and up to two local
consoles to be transmitted remotely by modem, in addition to
providing remote parameter monitoring and modification.

In the Integrated Protection and Control System (SIPC) each

electrical bay ( lines, transformers, capacitor bank, etc), is
controlled by Local Control Units.

This utility allows remote modification of the configuration of any

position, or of local console installation, as well as the
incorporation of signals in an installation, etc.
In the UCS it is not only possible to change the database but also
to modify any automation function that is being run. In short, any
change can be made in the configuration that does not involve
change.
In the TCPs, the configuration of control may be modified, i.e.
modification and increase of signals, automation functions and
display reconfiguration.
In local consoles, all changes may be made in respect of modifying
the console, its engineering databases and CAD.
UCS or UCL configuration or monitoring is sent from the
SIPCON/A-W configurer through a remote console connected to
either of the two master module channels IB0011 or IB0013, or by
channels 1, 2 and 4 of the TCP (IB21xx). Local console
configuration is sent from a third remote console that may be the
one mentioned, or a different one. The requirements are:

Configurer: SIPCON/A-W versin K o higher

Firmware version: IB0011 version I or higher an IB2011

versions D or higher.

Functions and tables: version AG or higher.

Supervision console: SIPCON/M version AA or higher.

These UCLs, may comprise one or several units depending on the

voltage level of the bay and its importance. Each of these units
may consist of control only, protection only or protection and
control together.
In very simple installations, it is possible to install UCLs
comprising protection equipment which also performs control
functions.
Depending on the type of equipment used, EHV transmission
substations or simple MV and LV transformation or distribution
centres may be controlled.
UCLs carry out the following functions:

Collection of bay status and assignment of date and time until

ms.

Collection of bay measurements and metering.

Execution of commands from the UCS

Local command with status and measurement display

Local programmable automation

lockings, voltage regulation, etc.)

Bay protection

Service quality measurement

functions

(interlocks,

TEAM ARTECHE has various types of UCLs available, such

as:

TCPs with different configurations allowing control,

automation functions, protection and measurement to be
included.

PL250 units, multifunction protection relays which can

execute automation devices, breaker control, electrical
network parameter measurement and assignation of inputs
date and time (ms.).

Protection relays such as the PD series (Transformer and

generator differential protection), PZ series (distance relays)
and PL50 series (compact protection relays)

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Measuring equipment such as Multitrans equipment that

measures all electricity network parameters, and RCS
equipment that measures service quality
TEAM ARTECHEs SIPC allows equipment from other
manufacturers to be connected, either directly (with an open
protocol available) or through protocol emulation.

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REDUNDANT SYSTEM
TEAM ARTECHEs SIPC allows various levels of redundancy, so
that an installations security requirements may be matched against
the cost of equipment.
The following equipments allow redundancy:

Man-Machine interface
UCS power supply
UCS
Comumnications system

These redundanies are all independent one from another so that

they may be used in any combination to suit the needs of the
installation.

Communications between the UCS and, consoles and telecontrol

stations pass through an RS232C switch which connects
communications to the Active UCS. The backup UCS controls
the switch so that when this unit has no auxiliary supply, has a
failure or is in Passive, by default the communications are
controlled by the Main UCS. Communications control only shifts to
the backup UCS when it is in Active mode.
When the Active UCS detects a problem in its HW/SW, or it is
disconnected from its supply, it signals the problem to the Passive
UCS, setting off a switching process whereby the Passive UCS
shifts to Active, and vice versa. The consoles and central
telecontrol stations are advised of this change.

MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE
A UCS allows up to 5 man-machine interfaces to be connected, one
of which is normally used for remote connection to the protection
analysis centre and maintenance centre.
The other 4 enable various independent operating stations to be
situated in different places within the installation, or 1 or 2 redundant
operating stations (consisting of 2 consoles), so that operations may
be carried out independently at any of the consoles.

If the Active UCS detects a problem in its HW/SW, or it is

disconnected from its supply, it signals the problem to the Passive
UCS, which in turn transmits it to the consoles and central
telecontrol stations.
The HW/SW failures detected in the UCS are:

UCS POWER SUPPLY

A second, redundant power source may be fitted to the UCS rack as
a backup to the main one.
Any malfunction in either of the two power supply modules is
detected by the UCS HW, and may be sent on to any operating
station or remote control.

Communication failure with all the UCLs

Failure in Input/Output modules in communication with the
other UCS.
Anomalous status of RS232C switch
Watch-Dog failure (covers failure of CPU, memories and
programs)
Power supply failure

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Communication between UCS and UCLs may be duplicated so that
information passing between the equipment is sent via two
independent channels.
It is the UCS that selects which of the two channels is used to
communicate with each UCL, with the UCL replying through the
same channel.

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UCS

The UCS sends a message by both channels to all the UCLs, so

that it is able to detect any problem arising in the channels and
advise the console and central telecentrol stations accordingly.

The SIPC enables two UCSs to be connected up in parallel so that

one performs the SIPC control function, while the other remains on
standby and checks that the first works properly.
One of the UCSs is configured as the Main and the other as
Backup, so that when switched on simultaneously the Main shifts
to Active and the Backup to Passive.
The UCSs communicate with each other via digital inputs and
outputs, so that shifting either way between Active and Passive
is a controlled process.
In addition to supervising the status of the Active UCS, the
Passive UCS also oversees its communication with the UCLs and
updates its database so that it can assume control quickly
whenever the units are switched over.

OPTICAL FIBER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

The O.F. communications network enables data to be exchanged
between the UCS and the UCLs in the Integrated Protection and
Control System (SIPC).
This network operates at transmision speeds of up to 64 kb with a
minimal error rate, even in environments with a high level of
electromagnetic disturbances found in electricity substations.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The optical fibre communications network comprises three types of
element:

Optical hub, which enables multiple UCLs to be connected

to the same UCS. These sets may be connected in cascade
to reduce the length of O.F. cable. (See IB02xx and IB0280)
RS232C-O.F. converter, which enables equipment with an
RS232C interface to be connected to the O.F. network
between the different units of network. (See IB048x)
O.F. cable, which makes the physical interconnection
between the various equipment constituting the network.
There are different types of cable depending on fibre size
and type:

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Optical transmitter
Optical receiver
Working wavelength

BER
Glass multimode Optica Fibre
Plastic Optical Fibre

Losses depending on type of fibre

LED
PIN photodiode
Glass c = 820 mm
Plastic c = 660 mm
10-9
62,5/125 m
1 mm plastic
200 m silica

Maximum
permited losses

Losses per Km

Connection
losses

8 db

4 db

0,5 db

Plastic 1 mm

24,7 db

190 db

2,8 db

Silica 200 m

22 db

10 db

2,8 db

Glass 62,5/125
m

Thi values are for a temperature range of 10C to +55C

The maximum transmission distance is given by:

- Multimode glass 62,5/125 m (=820nm)

- Plastic low-losses 1mm (=650nm)

PP = Permitted link losses

- Silica 200 m (HCS) (=650nm)

PC = Losses due to insertion of additional connections

Plastic and silica O.F. is used with transmitters and

receivers alike.

ME = Ageing margin. Taken as 3 db

Types of optical fibre vary in terms of ease of connection, with glass

being very complicated, silica simpler and plastic very easy.
Transmission distance, however is in the reverse order.
This type of network offers the following advantages:

Very low error rate

Immunity to electromagnetic disturbances

Electrical insulation between equipments

Simple wiring

Easily extended and modified

= Cable attenuation in db/Km

Maximum distance:
Glass 62,5/125 m

1,2 Km

Plastic 1 mm

115 m

Silica 200 m

1,9 Km

The O.F. communication network is a master-slave type network

where only one side is transmitting, which makes it a deterministic
system in which refresh times and the different types of information
are known, allowing time synchronization messages with a
resolution better than milliseconds.

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The equipment available means that the network can be duplicated,

making it very secure and reliable when taken in conjunction with
the failure detection systems included in the optical stars.

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OPERATING AND PROTECTIONS CONSOLE

Screens for presenting and modifying the parameters that

configure the various programmed automation functions in
the system.
Screens to present the status and settings of the different
protections incorporated within the system, showing status,
events, fault reports, oscillographs, fault distance, etc., in
addition to presentation and modification of settings.

CAD function
The CAD function enables graphic screens to be designed in a
WINDOWS environment to control and supervise the
installation, present measurements, automation functions, alarms
and so on.
The operating and protections console is the part of the SIPC that
allows ergonomic substation control and supervision within an
Integrated protection and Control System (SIPC). This takes
the form of graphic pages that show substation status clearly, and
allow commands to be performed quickly and easily. If they exist,
causes of block-outs are given.
This same console also allows access to all protection and
automation functions in the installation, whether for information
(status, events, faults, oscilographs), or operating purposes
(settings).
The SIPC enables simultaneous connection of up to 5 consoles,
which may function independently. One console may be connected
remotely through a switched telephone line so that incidence
analysis, maintenance or teleloading centres can enjoy remote and
immediate access to all system data, occluding all protection
information.
The console is supported by a SIPCON application software that
can be run in a similar type computer under the WINDOWS
environment.
The console allows the following functions:

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Supervision and control function

This function enables the whole installation to be supervised and
controlled locally, including the following items:

Graphic screens for supervision purposes, with dynamic

graphic presentation of the elements that comprise the
installation (Breakers, isolating switches, control keys, etc.)
and measurement and meter values.

Control panels which appear when the element to be

controlled is selected, and which allow operations to be
chosen on a two-level selection and activation basis (Check
before operate mode).

Screens showing specific measurements and metering

presentation tables.

Chronologically ordered presentation screens showing events

and active alarms, together with the time they occurred. There
is optional acknowledgement of receipt and status
identification using text and background colours. Events and
alarms may be grouped together into categories, allowing
selective lists of signal types and relevant dates.

Historical processing, which enables filing and subsequent

presentation of means, maximums, minimums, frequency
distributions, number of operations, zero status time in the
different positions, meter values in different periods of time,
etc. which may be presented in graphic (Trendings), or
tabular form.

To design the graphic screens, the function includes a table of

previously configured symbols (which may be defined by the user
themselves). These symbols are chosen as fixed or variable
elements and may be configured in terms of size, colour and
background colour.
There are also different functions that can be included in screens
which make using the application more convenient, such as
buttons to display the screens (can be configured for size, colour
and text), buttons to call up protections and historical screens, exit
the application, modify and so on.

Engineering functions
The engineering function enables the installation databases to be
defined, for supervision and control screens as well as automation
functions, remote control tables, etc.
This function is used to define how the different signals are to be
handled at the console, in the sense of associating them with alarm
statuses, texts, acronyms, scaling factors, events and alarms
presentation groups, commands, alarm levels in measurements,
etc.
In general, all the data that will later be used for identifying
signals, on supervision screens, generating reports, alarms and
events lists, etc. is entered from this function.

Automation functions settings

This section of the console allows special pages to be created to
control the settings on the automation functions designed into the
SIPC.
These pages may be accessed during operation to view the current
settings and make adjustments.
The settings are saved on the hard disk and in local equipment,
even if their supply is cut off.
The page format is similar to those for protection settings, except
that protection pages are fixed, while these have to be created.

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Reports function

Protections function

This part of the console enables the reports that are wanted to be
configured from the historical data stored on the disk.

This function allows all the data relating to the various protection
relays in the installation to be viewed and modified.
The console allows the organisation of all the installations relay
into a database, with access to each one via identification of the
position it belongs to.
This structure enables all information relating to events, fault
reports, oscillographs and settings to be saved independently for
each relay, enabling it to be consulted at any time without the relay
having to be in communication with the equipment.
This means that the user can collect information on the relay,
switch off and analyse the data issued, or prepare the settings to be
programmed, then communicate with the relay and send it all these
things.
The console can only communicate with one relay at a time, and
while communication is maintained it is possible to refresh status
constantly, extract event, fault and oscillograph information and
collect protection settings, all of which may be stored on disk or
modified.
For presenting the information on a relay, the console is organised
into status pages, events pages, fault report pages, oscillograph
management and presentation pages and settings pages.
Each page may be accessed sequentially or directly via a page tree.
Pages are designed so that the same settings are on the same pages
for all types of protection. The settings that are inoperative in a
relay are displayed in faint, and the operator always sees the same
pages for each model of protection.
For each setting, the settings pages show the value stored in the
computer and that stores in the relay, which means that the
differences between the two tables can be compared instantly.
There is also a red signal, which highlights these differences.

The type of data that may be stored periodically for each cycle is:

Measurement historical reports (average, maximums,

minimums, frequency distribution)

Meter historical

Time with signals at "cero"

Number of changes in digital signals.

Using this data, the console can prepare the following reports:

Measurements statistics

Meter tables

Operating reports

Maintenance reports

Security function
This function is used to manage console users and assign
appropriate rights to each one.
Each installation has a different user database. The following
options are available:

Register or de-register a user

Modify access codes

Modify privileges
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Supervisor
View / Modify Engineering
View / Modify CAD
View / Execute command / Exit supervision

General parameters function

This function enables the internal parameters of the console to be
configured, these being:

Serial port configuration (port, speed, number of repetitions,

etc.)

Events presentation configuration (colours, number of alarms,

printer/disk, etc.)

Alarms presentation configuration (colours)

Format of alarms and events line (number of characters and

orders for UCL, texts, signal name, acronym, background
colour for events and alarm pages, etc.)

Header line format (colours, Types of change that appear,

etc.)

Printer (port, number of lines, number of characters per line,

etc.)

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Installation selection functions

This function enables the console to control different installations.
The following operations are possible:

Create a new installation

Delete an installation

Copy the installation into floppy disk

Retrieve the installation from floppy disk

Select an installation to work with

Automation functions programming

This function enables the UCS and TCPs, to be configured.
Standard functions such as Telecontrol Protocols, IED protocols,
I/0 functions, etc., can be included, and it also allows automation
functions to be programmed using a simple language, with the
possibility of checking operation and correcting errors.
Each UCS and TCP set is programmed independently, with data
being transmitted between them automatically using IEC-870-5
type protocol, from the configuration of signals produced using
that same console. This configuration may be sent remotely
(teleloading) using the switched telephone network.
If the UCS comprises various CPUs, each one is programmed
independently and communiates with the others via a high-speed
parallel bus.
Each program is generated from a series of predefined functions,
and one or several user-programmable functions. The information
exchange between these functions is defined simply and can easily
be modified.
The configuration of signals sent to different telecontrol that are
programmed is made with the help of tables, which allow the
treatment of each signal on a simple way.

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APPLICATIONS

The SIPC is a very flexible sysytem that can be addapted to both

large EHV/HV substations, with UCS and communication
reduncancy, as well as very small systems such as extremely
economically-equipped transformation centres used without an
operating console.
The operating range extends to include all types of installations, with
the system adapting to the physical layout of the elements, such as
UCLs fitted in centrailsed cabinets, or the front of cubicles, or in
weatherproof boxes close to the equipment being controlled.
A few examples of installation types and possibilities are given
below:
EHV/HV substations

MV substations

Distribution centres

Transformation centres

Mini SCADA for small substations

Automation functions of UCS

Automation of distribution

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EHV / HV SUBSTATION
Due to the importance of these types of installation, redundant
configurations are chosen for the SIPC, so that failure of one item of
equipment does not affect other parts of installation.

UCS RACK REAR VIEW

The solution to each case depends on the cost/safety ratio required.

UCS
In very exacting cases, redundancy is employed for the UCS,
communications, console and UCS power supply. Although one or
more of these redundancies may be dispensed with depending on
the particular case.
Each UCS is supplied with various CPUs and various serial output
links for connection to one or several independent central telecontrol
stations, a connection to the switched telephone line modem for
incidence analysis and maintenance centres, and one or several
connections to the UCLs, enabling UCS information refresh times
to be kept below 500 ms.
A typical UCS composition is:

2x redundant power supply modules

1x master CPU
5x Slave CPUs
1x 12 Digital inputs
1x 8 Digital outputs

UCLs
When equipping each bay, it is preferable to separate the protection
from the control part so that failure of one does not affect the other.

SUBSTATION GENERAL SCHEME

Protections are connected to the UCS either directly or via control

equipment, with first method increasing the amount of optical fibre
cable but providing greater security.

AUTOMATION FUNCTIONS
The SIPC is supplied with different types of automation functions
which may operate at bay level (loaded into the IED: block-outs,
transformer regulator, automation functions for capacitor banks,
etc.) or at substation level (loaded into the UCS: automatic
recconection of service, H automation function, resistant earth
insulation, etc.)

INSTALLATION
Installation of the various items of control and protection equipment
varies widely from case to case and may be adapted to any layout,
e.g. a weatherproof cabinet, one cabinet per bay, various bays in a
single cabinet, etc.
The UCS, which is usually redundant, is supplied assembled and
prewired inside a metal cabinet (2000x800x800 mm), with a glass
door , and contains:

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2 UCSs on a 19 rack
1 UCL to collect information from auxiliary services, consisting
of a TCP in a 19 rack
2 optical hubs for the UCS to communicate with the different
IEDs
1 GPS unit to synchronize the UCS, and from there the wohle
system.
Space for communications modems for outside connection
Circuit breakers for distributing the auxiliary supply and the
output terminals needed for connection up to outside elements.

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Cost is a very important factor in this type of installation, so that
redundant configurations are not usualy the case with the exception
of UCS power supply unit redundancy

UCS RACK REAR VIEW

UCS
The UCS is supplied with several CPUs and various serial output
links for connection to one or several independent central telecontrol
stations, a connection to the switched telephone line modem for
indcidence anlisis and maintenance centres, and one or more
connections to the IEDs, enabling UCS information refresh times to
be kept below 500 ms.
A typical UCS composition is:
2x redundant power supply units
1x master CPU
3x slave CPUs

UCLs
The equipment in each bay depends on the importance of the bay,
with independent equipment being used for protection and control in
input bays, and more compact equipment installed in output bays.
Protection Units incorporating control functions may be fitted in this
bays, resulting in very compact and economical.

AUTOMATION FUNCTIONS
The SIPC is supplied with different types of automation functions
which may be at a position level and therefore loaded in the IED
(Lock-outs, transformer regulator, automation function for capacitor
banks, etc.), or at the level of the whole substation, and therefore
loaded in the UCS (Automatic reconnection of service, H automation
function, resistant earth insulation, etc.)

SUBSTATION GENERAL SCHEME

INSTALLATION
Installing the various items of control and protection equipment
varies widely between cases and may be adapted to any layout,
such as in a weatherproof cabinet, bay cabinet, various bays in a
cabinet, etc.
The UCS, is usually supplied assembled and prewired inside a
metal cabinet (2000x800x800 mm), with a glass door, and contains:

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1 UCS on a 19 rack
1 UCL to collect information from auxiliary services, consisting
of a TCP on a 19 rack
An industrial computer with screen incorporated into the
cabinet itself, functioning as an operating console.
1 optical hub for the UCS to communicate with the different
IEDs
1 GPS unit to synchronize UCS, and from there the whole
SIPC
Space for communications modems for outside connection.
Circuit breakers for distributing the auxiliary supply and the
output terminals needed for connection up to outside elements

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CILCR DISTRIBUTION CENTRES

The SIPC for distribution centres is based on the substation SIPC,
with the removal of those elements that make the system more
expensive, but taking advantage of the systems functionality.
It comprises the following equipment:

PL-250CR, the PL-250 protection for distribution centres, is

the basic measuring, control and protection element for
electrical positions in distribution centres. Its functionality
allows all auxiliary relays and the auxiliary measuring and
protection equipment normally used in distribution in
cubicles to be dispensed with.
UCS-CR, Transformation centre central control unit. This
unit controls the centre and communicates with the
companys central office using any of the emulated
protocols.

PL 250 CR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Digital inputs

6 independent
and 9 with one common point
Digital outputs (relays)
9 n/o and 1 n/c
Analogue inputs
- Current
3 phases and neutral
- Voltage
3 phase to ground voltages
Communications
RS232C
- Front( for PC)
- Back
RS232 or RS485 or glass O.F. ST
Leds
8
Display
2 lines with 16 characters each
3 Control keys
-

Breaker close

Breaker open

Breaker control: Local/Remote

L/R

Automation functions
Recloser
Muelles destensados
Lock-ins, at bay level
Measurements
Phase and neutral current measurements
Phase to ground and phase to
measurements
Active and reactive power measurement
Active and reactive energy measurement
Power factor measurement
Current maximeter

phase

voltage

Data acquisition
Digital inputs collection with activation time and date
Events chronological record
Fault chronological record
Maximum and minimum measurements historical records

The UCS-CR performs the following functions:

Protection
Three-phase overcurrent protection (3x50/51)
Neutral overcurrent protection (50N/51N)
Phase current unbalance protection (46)
Broken conductor protection
Breaker supervision
Trip and close circuit supervision

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The PL-250CR performs the following functions:

Collection and storage of all status, alarm and measurement

information in all PL-250CR bays
Execution of commands from the UCSs own telecontrol or
automation functions.
Serial connection for the central telecontrol station with
protocol emulation.
Serial connection for the switched telephone line to process
protections (events, faults, oscilographs, settings...)
Feeder transfer automation
Switchboard with 16 direct alarms and 64 using graphic
display

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CILCT TRANSFORMATION CENTRES

The SIPC for transformation centres is based on the substation
SIPC, with the removal of those elements that make the system
more expensive but taking advantage of the systems functionality.
It comprises the following equipment:

PL-50CT, the PL-50 unit for transformation centres is the

basic measuring and control element for electrical bays in
transformation centres. Its functionality allows all relays and
the auxiliary measuring equipment normally used in
distribution cubicles to be dispensed with.
UCS-CT, Transformation centre central telecontrol unit. This
unit controls the centre and communicates with the
companys central office using any of the emulated
protocols.

The PL-50CT performs the following functions:

Current paasover due to fault detection

Voltage presence detection
Digital inputs reading showing activation date and time
One phase current and voltage measurement
Optional measurement of battery voltage (suply Vdc)
Slack springs automation function
Breaker commands (open and close)
Execution of up to six different two-level logics
Display of current or voltage and battery voltage (optional)

PL 50 CT TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Digital inputs
2 with one common point
and 6 with another common point
Digital inputs (relays)
4 independent n/o
Analogue inputs
- Current
2 phases + neutral
- Voltage
1 voltage
Communications
RS232C
- Front (PC)
- Back
RS232 or RS485 or glass O.F. ST
Leds
6 + 1 Hw failure (red/green)
Display
2 lines with 8 characters each
3 control keys
- Breaker close

- Breaker open

- Command permission / Display selection

A/M

Optical concentrator for transformation centre PL-50CT

equipment
Remote telecontrol emulation
Isolating switch
Line transfer

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- Manual or active automation function

The function of the UCS-CT are:

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DESCRIPTION

Regular

The Integrated Protection and Control System (SIPC) enables a

central SIPC to communicate with secondary SIPCs at different
substations via a switched telephone network or radio.

In this case, the central SIPC takes the initiative and communicates
in a cycle with all the secondary SIPCs, collecting all the
information on statuses, measurements and controllers relating to
each of the UCLs.

This system is used to supervise and control various small

substations from a single central station, and may also act as a
concentrator for data passing to one or several central telecontrol
stations.
The central SIPC keeps an updated database giving the status of
local control units (UCLs) at each substation. This means that the
status of various substations may be controlled simultaneously from
the central SIPC console.
The central SIPC console may also be used to run control or
protection processing commands associated with any UCL in any
substation.
A UCS must be installed in the central SIPC with connections to the
peripherals considered necessary (consoles, maintenance or
protection analysis centres, GPS, central telecontrol stations,
communications with UCLs).
This UCS, may receive information directly from the UCLs situated
in the same actual location.
A secondary UCS must be installed in each of the secondary
SIPCs situated in the remote substations to centralise information
from all the substation UCLs. This UCS cannot be connected to
local consoles.
The communication systems that can be used to allow the central
SIPC to communicate with the secondary units are:

Radio: This may be direct or through a relay station.

Switched telephone line: Using either the fixed or mobile
(GSM) telephone networks.
For spontaneous calls, a telephone number for each
secondary SIPC must be entered in the central SIPC, and
one for the central unit in each secondary.
Direct line: This type of communication works as if the
UCLs were situated close to each other and secondary
UCS is not required.

Several of these methods of communication may be used

simultaneously in a single central UCS, but using different channels,
as the response times and form of communication are different is
each case.

The system knows all the UCLs that belong to a substation, and
questions them consecutively, saving telephone calls in the case of
switched telephone line communication.

Spontaneous (only for Switched Telephone

Line)
If the substation UCL detects a change in status, it automatically
generates a spontaneous call to the central SIPC via the secondary
SIPC.
Once communication has been established, the UCL sends the
information on the change or changes detected, and the central
SIPC makes use of the communication to collect all information on
changes in status, measurements, and meters for all the UCLs
connected to that particular secondary SIPC.
This option reduces the cost of switched telephone network calls
and connections as there is immediate warning of incidences that
have occurred without the need for very frequent cyclical
explorations.

Operator request (only for Switched

Telephone Line)
When the operator wishes to give a command to any UCL, or
communicate with the protection associated with it, communication
with the UCL in question must be established before hand as there
is no permanent dialogue.
To do this, the operator must first use the console to request
connection with the secondary SIPC that includes the relevant UCL.
Once the central SIPC makes the connection, it advises the
operator graphically so they can perform the necessary operation or
operations (send commands, collect protection events and
oscillographs, read or modify settings, etc.)
When these tasks have been completed, the operator may
terminate the call manually or leave the SIPC to do this
automatically after a preset time with no operator intervention.

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The system allows three types of communication between the

central UCS and each of the secondaries: REGULAR,
SPONTANEOUS and OPERATOR REQUEST (The last two apply
to communication via switched telephone line).

This cyclical exploration is activated according to a programmable

time which is different for each type of communication and is
obviously greater for switched telephone lines than for radio, which
may be permanent.

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UCS AUTOMATION FUNCTIONS

The SIPC is TEAM ARTECHEs answer to integrated automation of
electrical substation to meet the particular needs of each installation
and customer. Running automation functions allows a significant
reduction in the number of auxiliary relays in an installation and
consequently the wiring involved. A few examples are given below.

LOAD SHEDDING

RESISTANT EARTHS

When an overload is detected in any of the transformers, the device

sequentially opens the breakers in the lines associated with this
transformer, one by one from lowest to highest priority, leaving the
lines affected out of service until the transformer overload
disappears.

This automation function carries out an ordered search for resistant

earths in a medium voltage busbar (e.g. insulator leakage), taking
the status of the position concerned into account.
Having detected a homopolar overvoltage associated with such an
event, the automation function opens the closed bay breakers one
by one:

If the overvoltage does not disappear when a breaker is

opened, it is closed again and the next one opened.

If the overvoltage does disappear when a breaker is

opened, then the line that has caused the resistant earth
has been traced.

This automation function progressively eliminates loads when it

detects that the transformer is overloaded, to prevent the overload
from damaging it.

If breaker AB is closed, the shedding function acts on the whole

busbar; if it is open, it will only act on the lines linked to the halfbusbar in which the overcurrent has been detected.

H AUTOMATION FUNCTION
The purpose of this automation function, is to transfer voltage
between distribution lines when a voltage fault occurs in the active
feeder.

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A case such as the one in fig.2, may result in two different

situations:

RECONNECTION OF SERVICE
This device provides the substation with the capacity to restore
service after a general voltage failure with no operator intervention.

Breaker AB closed, power supply via line A: If a voltage

fault is detected in the feeder line, the automation function
opens the breaker in that line and closes the other so the
system continues fed.

When a total voltage failure in the busbars is detected, the

automation function sends the order to open all the breakers that
are closed at that time. When these have been opened and voltage
returns to the supply line, the automation function progressively and
sequentially orders closure of the breakers that were closed prior to
its coming into operation, thereby re-establishing the initial situation.

Breaker AB open, feeding via both lines: If a fault is

detected in either of the two lines, the automation function
opens the breaker in the line concerned and closes breaker
AB, to feed the system via the fault-free line.

If a voltage fault is again detected when one of the breaker is

closed, the system indicates a line or busbar fault, links it to the
breaker concerned and locks out the breaker. The automation
function then starts over, disregarding the affected breaker.

When the fault disappears, the automation function has the option of
staying as it is or re-establishing the initial situation.

The automation function allows the following configuration options

for each breaker:

Busbar energization

Line energization

Voltage coupling

Line in reserve for busbars

Line in reserve for lines

The automation function is set up to andel configurations of up to 2

voltage levels with 1 or 2 busbars per level.

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AUTOMATION OF DISTRIBUTION
One of the most interesting features of Team Arteches
Integrated Protection and Control System is its ability to
integrate remote elements with communication capability, such
as recloser and network cut-off devices.
This means the SIPC can act as a data concentrator prior to the
SCADA distribution system, resulting in a rationalized customer
communications system and a unified source of data.
Depending on the strategy chosen, information on all recloser
and cut-off devices associated with a feeder may be
concentrated in the UCL for that line. This would have the added
advantage of being able to take automatic decisions according to
the data brought in by the elements associated with this feeder,
relieving the burden on the distribution network operating
personnel.

The following are some of the main protocols emulated by the

system:
IEC 870-5-101, DNP 3.0 Nivel 2, IEC 870-5-103, MODBUS RTU
Different channels may be chosen to interconnect the remote
equipment, even within the system itself, given its flexibility.
Various communication media may be selected, such as:

Direct optical fibre links

Radio links

GSM or other mobile telephone links

FUNCTIONS

The extension of local control beyond the limits of the actual

substation is another advantage of this feature, providing more
comprehensive information on the status of the network that
depends on the substation, and enabling it to be operated from
the substations own control console.

BAY COMMAND

RTU FUNCTION

SIGNALS COLLECTION

AUTOMATION FUNCTIONS

In addition, this strategy allows early filtering and preprocessing

of the data received by the SCADA, which means it is feasible to
lighten the workload on the central station by supplying
information that has been already prepared by the system.

PROTECTION RELAYS

MEASUREMENT

COMMUNICATION BY RADIO OR GSM

CURRENT PASSOVER DUE TO FAULT DETECTION

Another plus of using this type of system as an information

concentrator is its capacity to emulate different protocols, thereby
resolving the problem of interconnecting reclosers or cut-off
devices from various suppliers. In this way, the system is unified
from the point of view of information, making operation easier as
users do not specifically need to know what type of equipment
they are interacting with.

VOLTAGE PRESENCE

SERVICE RESTORE

EVENTS COLLECTION

ALARMS

SYNCHRONIZATION BY GPS

COMMUNICATION
SYSTEMS

WITH

OTHER

CONTROL

Some examples of automated distribution are given below:

PL50 SC isolating switch control

Isolating switch automation function

Multitrans Self-regulator / Capacitor bank

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PL50-SC ISOLATING SWITCHES CONTROL

The PL-50 SC is a giant leap in terms of parameter control,
measurement and telecontrol, and isolating switch operation. The
PL-50 SC stems from the need as reflected in electrical companies
to automate and telecontrol all distribution elements, with a view to
improving the distribution network and the reliability of supplies to its
customers.

PL50 SC TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Power supply
48 Vcc +/-20%
Burden
5W
Output contacts
- Number of outputs
11
- Carry
8A
- Make
14 A
- Breaking capacity at 125 Vdc (L/R=40ms.)
0,3 A

Digital inputs
- Number of inputs
- Voltage range
- Burden

Nominal current
- Range
- Accuracy
- Thermal capacity(continuous)
- Thermal capacity (1 s)

5A
10% - 600%
1%
4 In
100 In

Nominal voltage
-Accuracy
- thermal capacity (continuous)
- Thermal capacity (1 s)

110 Vac
1%
2 Un
3 Un

This equipment includes the following functions:

Current passover due to fault detection. (2 phases and

neutral)

Voltage presence detector

Isolating switch automation function

Connection to central telecontrol station

Direct isolating switch control

Active or manual automation function shift

Position shift to local or remote control via external input

Line voltage and current measurement

Battery voltage measurement

Record of events and alarms with actuation date and time

Equipment time-synchronization via telecontrol

Display

Display of line voltage and current, and battery voltage

4 control keys

Self-diagnosis

8
18 to 180 Vdc
3 mA

2 lines with 8 characters each

Breaker close

Breaker open

Command permission / Display selection

Manual or active automation function

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ISOLATING SWITCH AUTOMATION FUNCTION

Implemented in CILCT and PL50-SC, this automation function is
used to reduce the duration of customer power cuts and minimize
the number of customers affected.
This device acts in coordination with header breakers in medium
voltage lines. These devices have up to 4 recloses, the first being
fast to restore the electrical supply in the event of a transitory fault.
The remaining recloses are slow, and enable the isolating switches
that have this automation function, to disconnect the part of the line
closest to the fault.

This means that if the fault is at the end of the line, the most distant
isolating switch will open at the second current passover.
If the fault is between the intermediate and the furthest isolating
switch, the intermediate one will open at the third current passover,
as the furthest away would not view the fault.
If the fault is between the isolating switch closest to the breaker and
the intermediate one, the former will open at the fourth current
Passover, as others would not view the fault.
Higher numbering is used if there are less than 3 isolating switches,
with 4 and 3 current passovers being programmed if there are 2,
and 4 current passovers if there is only one.

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For this automation to function, the isolating switches are equipped

with a current Passover detector and voltage presence detector.
The first detects faults passing through the element, while the
second enables the isolating switch to be opened after checking that
the line is voltage-free.

The automation function works by programming the number of times

that an isolating switch has to view the current passover before
making the opening manoeuvre. If there are three isolating switches
in the line, the closest to the breaker would be programmed with 4
current Passovers, and the furthest away with 2.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Auxiliar voltage

Maximum burden

Nominal current
- Range for In=0,2 A

120 Vca ( 20%)

3,6 W
0,2 A, 5 A
0,001-0,24 A

- Range for In=5 A

0,01-6A

- Accuracy
I, V
The MULTITRANS is applied for self-regulators and capacitor
banks on outdoor posts. It registers the following measurements:
Average and per phase, phase to earth voltage

Average and per phase, phase to phase voltage

- Thermal capacity(continuous)

Average and per phase currents

- Thermal capacity(1s)

Active, reactive and apparent power

- Burden at In=0,2 A

Active and reactive energy in both directions

- Burden at In=5 A

Average and per phase power factor

Frequency

- Thermal capacity(continuous)

Current maximeter

- Cap. trmica corta duracin (1 s)

Active and reactive energy meter

- Burden

Load curve, with average active and reactive powers,

average current and average phase to phase voltage in
programmable intervals.

Voltage distortion (percentage of harmonics)

Voltage and current unbalances, expressed as a % ratio of

modules between inverse and direct sequence components

Current distortion (percentage of harmonics)

Information of voltage dips, short duration interruptions,

voltage interruptions, overvoltages

Non-volatile memory

Class 0,5

Energies

Class 0,2

Q, P:

Class 2

Frequencies

Nominal voltage

0,01 Hz
3In
40In
0,01 VA
0,2 VA
120 V, 220 V
1,5Vn
2 Vn
0,03 VA

Communications
- FOC, RS485
- Mode: Half Duplex
- Speed: 600 to 38.400 bps

Operating temperature

-10C / 55C

Storage temperature

-40C / 85C

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Communication via GSM modem.

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