DESIGNERS REFERENCE HANDBOOK

Advanced Protection Unit, APU 200

Product information
Protections
Functional descriptions
Additional information
Programming

Document no.: 41893400660A

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Table of contents
1.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT .................................................................................................... 3

GENERAL PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................... 3
INTENDED USERS.......................................................................................................................... 3
CONTENTS/OVERALL STRUCTURE .................................................................................................. 3

2.

WARNINGS AND LEGAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 4

LEGAL INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITY ..................................................................................... 4
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AWARENESS ..................................................................................... 4
SAFETY ISSUES ............................................................................................................................ 4
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 4

3.

PROTECTIONS...................................................................................................................... 5
MAINS PROTECTION PACKAGE ....................................................................................................... 5
LOSS OF MAINS PROTECTION PACKAGE ......................................................................................... 5
ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS PACKAGE ............................................................................................ 6
4TH CURRENT TRANSFORMER INPUT .............................................................................................. 7
NEUTRAL LINE AND GROUND FAULT INVERSE OVERCURRENT .......................................................... 7

4.

SYNCHRONISATION........................................................................................................... 10
CLOSE BTB ............................................................................................................................... 10
OPEN BTB ................................................................................................................................. 10
OPEN/CLOSE FAIL ....................................................................................................................... 12

5.

DIGITAL INPUT.................................................................................................................... 13
INPUT FUNCTION SELECTION ....................................................................................................... 14

6.

ANALOGUE INPUT ............................................................................................................. 15

4-20 MA..................................................................................................................................... 15
PT100 ....................................................................................................................................... 15
VDO INPUTS .............................................................................................................................. 15
DIGITAL...................................................................................................................................... 20
W IRE FAIL DETECTION ................................................................................................................ 21

7.

GENERAL SETUP ............................................................................................................... 22

NOMINAL SETTINGS .................................................................................................................... 22
TAP SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................ 23
FAN CONTROL ............................................................................................................................ 24
SUMMER/WINTER TIME ................................................................................................................ 27
COUNTERS................................................................................................................................. 27
LANGUAGE SELECTION................................................................................................................ 28

8.

POWER MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................... 29

LOAD MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................... 29
COMMAND TIMERS (TIME-DEPENDENT START/STOP) ..................................................................... 29

9.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................. 30
ALARM INHIBIT ............................................................................................................................ 30
ACCESS LOCK ............................................................................................................................ 31
FAIL CLASS ................................................................................................................................ 32
RELAY OUTPUTS......................................................................................................................... 33
M-LOGIC .................................................................................................................................... 33
LVHV PHASE COMPARE VIEW ...................................................................................................... 36
USW COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................................... 37
TCP/IP ...................................................................................................................................... 37

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1. About this document

This chapter includes general user information about this handbook concerning the general
purpose, the intended users and the overall contents and structure.

General purpose
This document is the Designers Reference Handbook for DEIFs Advanced Protection Unit, the
APU 200. The document mainly includes functional descriptions, presentation of display unit, menu
structure, wiring and the procedure for parameter setup.
The general purpose of the Designers Reference Handbook is to provide useful overall information
about the functionality of the unit and its applications. This handbook also offers the user the
information needed in order to successfully set up the parameters needed in the users specific
application.

Please make sure to read this handbook before working with the controller
and the unit to be controlled. Failure to do this could result in human injury or
damage to the equipment.

Intended users
The handbook is mainly intended for the person responsible for the unit parameter setup. In most
cases, this would be a panel builder designer. Naturally, other users might also find useful
information in the handbook.

Contents/overall structure
The Designers Reference Handbook and Installation instructions is divided into chapters and in
order to make the structure of the document simple and easy to use, each chapter will begin from
the top of a new page. The following will outline the contents of each of the chapters.
About this document
This chapter includes general information about this handbook as a document. It deals with the
general purpose and the intended users of the Designers Reference Handbook. Furthermore, it
outlines the overall contents and structure of the document.
Warnings and legal information
This chapter includes information about general legal issues and safety precautions relevant in the
handling of DEIF products. Furthermore, this chapter will introduce note and warning symbols,
which will be used throughout the handbook.

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2. Warnings and legal information

This chapter includes important information about general legal issues relevant in the handling of
DEIF products. Furthermore, some overall safety precautions will be introduced and
recommended. Finally, the highlighted notes and warnings, which will be used throughout this
handbook, are presented.

Legal information and responsibility

DEIF takes no responsibility for installation or operation of the device connected to the APU 200. If
there is any doubt about how to install or operate the device controlled by the unit, the company
responsible for the installation or the operation of the set must be contacted.

The units are not to be opened by unauthorised personnel. If opened anyway, the
warranty will be lost.

Electrostatic discharge awareness

Sufficient care must be taken to protect the terminals against static discharges during the
installation. Once the unit is installed and connected, these precautions are no longer necessary.

Safety issues
Installing the unit implies work with dangerous currents and voltages. Therefore, the installation
should only be carried out by authorised personnel who understand the risks involved in working
with live electrical equipment.

Be aware of the hazardous live currents and voltages. Do not touch any AC
measurement inputs as this could lead to injury or death.

Definitions
Throughout this document, a number of notes and warnings will be presented. To ensure that
these are noticed, they will be highlighted in order to separate them from the general text.
Notes
The notes provide general information which will be helpful for the reader to
bear in mind.
Warnings
The warnings indicate a potentially dangerous situation which could result in
death, personal injury or damaged equipment, if certain guidelines are not
followed.

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3. Protections
This chapter describes the standard DEIF options in the APU 200.
The ANSI number refers to the IEEE standard: Standard Electrical Power
System Device Function Numbers and Contact Designations (IEEE std C37.21996).
In combination, the protections cover the requirement for G59/2, such as vector
shift, ROCOF (rate of change of frequency), voltage imbalance protection 2 times
over/under voltage and 2 times over/under frequency protection levels.

Mains protection package

DEIF Option A1 is a software option and therefore not related to any hardware apart from the
standard-installed hardware. The Option A1 is a mix of the below listed protections as follows:
-

Vector jump
df/dt (ROCOF)
Time-dependent undervoltage
Undervoltage and reactive power low

Protection
Vector jump
df/dt (ROCOF)
Time-dependent undervoltage, Ut <
Undervoltage and reactive power low, UQ <

ANSI no.
78
81
27t
27Q

The option A1 relates to the parameters 1960, 1420-1430 and 1630-1700, 1970.
Detailed information regarding this option can be found in DEIF standard
document for option A1: Mains protection package, document no: 4189340434.

Loss of mains protection package

DEIF option A4 is a software option and therefore not related to any hardware apart from the
standard-installed hardware.
This protection prevents malfunctioning due to insufficient or unbalanced supply voltage. The
protection is used when running in parallel.
Protection
Positive sequence voltage

ANSI no.
47 U1, 27 pos

The option A4 relates to the parameter 1440.

Detailed information regarding this option can be found in DEIF standard
document for option A4: Loss of mains protection package, document no:
4189340435.

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Additional Protections package

DEIF option C2 is a software option and therefore not related to any hardware apart from the
standard-installed hardware.
Protection
Negative sequence current
Negative sequence voltage
Zero sequence current
Zero sequence voltage
Power-dependent reactive power
Inverse time overcurrent

ANSI no.
46
47
51I0
59U0
40
51

The option C2 relates to the parameters 1080-1090, 1540-1590 and 1740-1790.

Detailed information regarding this option can be found in DEIF standard
document for option C2: Generator add-on protection package, document no:
4189340437.

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4th current transformer input

th

The 4 current transformer input (terminals 59-60) is used for earth current (ground fault)
measured in the transformer star point ground connection.
rd
The function includes a 3 harmonics filtering of the signal. This is selected by activating the
alarm in setting 1730.

The setting of the CT is made in setting 6045 (primary) and 6046 (secondary).

Neutral line and ground fault inverse overcurrent

These are configurable inverse alarms, based on predefined or user-configurable curve shapes.
Settings are found in parameter 1730 (G Ie>> Inverse).
Formula and settings used
The inverse time overcurrent is based on IEC 60255 part 151.
The function used is dependent time characteristic, and the formula used is:
k
t(G) = TMS

+c
G
-1
GS

where
t(G)
k, c,
G
GS
TMS

is the theoretical operating time constant value of G in seconds

are the constants characterising the selected curve
is the measured value of the characteristic quantity
is the setting value
is the time multiplier setting

The constants k and c have a unit of seconds, has no dimension.

There is no intentional delay on reset. The function will reset when G < 2 x GS.

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Curve shapes
Time characteristic:

In the APU 200, the value 2 x GS is called Limit.

There is a choice between seven different curve shapes, of which six are predefined and one is
user-definable:
IEC Inverse
IEC Very Inverse
IEC Extremely Inverse
IEEE Moderately Inverse
IEEE Very Inverse
IEEE Extremely Inverse
Custom
Common settings for all types:
Setting

Parameter no.

Limit
TMS

1722/1732
1723/1733

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Factory setting
value
30/10%
1.0

Equals
2 x GS
Time multiplier setting

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The following constants apply to the predefined curves:

Curve type
IEC Inverse
IEC Very Inverse
IEC Extremely Inverse
IEEE Moderately Inverse
IEEE Very Inverse
IEEE Extremely Inverse

k
0.14
13.5
80
0.515
19.61
28.2

c
0
0
0
0.1140
0.491
0.1217

0.02
1
2
0.02
2
2

For the custom curve, these constants can be defined by the user:
Setting

Parameter no.

k
c
(a)

1724/1734
1725/1735
1726/1736

Factory setting
value
0.140 s
0.000 s
0.020

Equals
k
c

For the actual setting ranges, please see the parameter list.

Standard curves

The curves are shown for TMS = 1.

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4. Synchronisation

This chapter describe closing and opening of the BTB and the alarms linked to this function

Close BTB
It is not possible to close (synchronise) the BTB if there is live voltage at both sides of the
transformer.
Close BTB

LV, No voltage

LV, Voltage

HV, No voltage

HV, Voltage

NA

Possible

Possible

NA

Possible

Not Possible

HV, No voltage

Possible

Possible

NA

HV, voltage

Possible

Not Possible

NA

LV, No voltage
LV, Voltage

Open BTB
Open BTB

Q7 ON

Q7 ON

Q7 OFF
NA

Q7 OFF

NA

Q5B ON

Not Possible

Possible

O5B OFF

Possible

Possible

Q5B ON
Not Possible

O5B OFF
Possible

Possible
NA
NA

It is possible to request open/close BTB by:

Display
Via the front of the display, it is possible to activate BTB open/close command

M-Logic

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Inputs
Possible to activate BTB open

For additional information, please use the help function in the USW, this is
activated by [F1].
Modbus (Option H2)

For additional information, please refer to the Modbus documentation for the
APU 200.

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Open/close fail
It is possible to setup the alarm settings for open/close failure. This can be done via the display or
via the USW:
Display
24 kV 50 Hz A1 B1 C1
2160 Q6 Open fail
2170 Q6 Close fail
2240 Sep synch relay
2300 Section P>
2420 BTB33 pos fail

USW

Double-click the requested parameter.

For additional information regarding how to setup the alarm, please use the help
function in the USW; this is activated by [F1].

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5. Digital input
The unit has 10 configurable binary inputs, and they are all available and programmed via the
USWs I/O settings
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Input function
Semi-auto
Auto
Block
Access lock
Remote BTB ON
Remote BTB OFF
BTB close inhibit
Enable sep. sync.
BTB spring loaded
Remote alarm acknowledge

Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable

Input type
Pulse
Pulse
Constant
Constant
Pulse
Pulse
Constant
Constant
Constant
Constant

Functional description
1. Semi-auto
Changes the present running mode to semi-auto.
2. Auto
Changes the present running mode to auto.
2. Block
Changes the present running mode to block.
When block mode is selected, the running mode cannot be changed by
activating the digital inputs.
4. Access lock
Activating the access lock input deactivates the control display push-buttons. It will only be
possible to view measurements, alarms and the log.
5. Remote BTB ON
The BTB ON sequence will be initiated and the BTB will synchronise.
6. Remote BTB OFF
The BTB OFF sequence will be initiated, followed by a breaker opening.
7. BTB close inhibit
When this input is activated, the BTB cannot close.
8. Enable separate sync.
Activating this input will split the breaker close and BTB synchronisation functions into two
different relays. The BTB close function will remain on the relays dedicated for breaker control.
The synchronisation function will be moved to a configurable relay dependent on the options
configuration.
9. BTB spring loaded
The APU 200 will not send a close signal before this feedback is present.
10. Remote alarm acknowledge
Acknowledges all present alarms, and the alarm LED on the display stops flashing.
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Input function selection

Digital input alarms can be configured with a possibility to select when the alarms are to be
activated. The possible selections of the input function are normally open or normally closed.
The drawing below illustrates a digital input used as an alarm input.
1. Digital input alarm configured to NC, normally closed
This will initiate an alarm when the signal on the digital input disappears.
2. Digital input alarm configured to NO, normally open
This will initiate an alarm when the signal on the digital input appears.
The relay output function cannot be changed. This will always be a NO relay and
will close when the alarm occurs; alarm = CC (closed contact).
+ V DC
Alarm
input

AGC 200
Di g. in
Relay out
Com

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6.

Analogue input

The APU 200 unit has three multi-inputs (46, 47 and 48) which can be configured to be used as
the following input types:

4-20 mA
Pt100
VDO
Digital
The function of the multi-inputs can only be configured in the PC utility software.

Two alarm levels are available for each input. The menu numbers of the alarm settings for each
multi-input are controlled by the configured input type as seen in the following table.
Input type

Multi-input 46

Multi-input 47

Multi-input 48

4-20 mA

4120/4130

4250/4260

4380/4390

0-40V DC

4140/4150

4270/4280

4400/4410

Pt100

4160/4170

4290/4300

4420/4430

VDO 1

4180/4190

4310/4320

4440/4450

VDO 2

4200/4210

4330/4340

4460/4470

VDO 3

4220/4230

4350/4360

4480/4490

Digital

3400

3410

3420

Only 1 alarm level is available for the digital input type.

4-20 mA
If one of the multi-inputs has been configured as 4-20 mA, the unit and range of the measured
value corresponding to 4-20 mA can be changed in the PC utility software in order to get the
correct reading in the display.

Pt100
This input type can be used for heat sensor, e.g. cooling oil temperature. The unit of the
measured value can be changed from Celsius to Fahrenheit in the PC utility software in order to
get the desired reading in the display.

VDO inputs
The unit can contain up to three VDO inputs. The inputs have different functions as the
hardware design allows for several VDO types.
These various types of VDO inputs are available for all multi-inputs:
For each type of VDO input, it is possible to select between different characteristics including a
configurable.

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VDO 1
This VDO input is used to measure the pressure.
VDO sensor type
Pressure
Type 1
Type 2
Bar
psi

0
0
10.0
10.0
0.5
7
27.2
1.0
15
44.9
31.3
1.5
22
62.9
2.0
29
81.0
51.5
2.5
36
99.2
3.0
44
117.1
71.0
3.5
51
134.7
4.0
58
151.9
89.6
4.5
65
168.3
5.0
73
184.0
107.3
6.0
87
124.3
7.0
102
140.4
8.0
116
155.7
9.0
131
170.2
10.0
145
184.0

Type configurable

The configurable type is configurable with eight points in the range 0-2500 .
The resistance as well as the pressure can be adjusted.
If the VDO input is used as a level switch, then please be aware that no voltage
must be connected to the input. If any voltage is applied to the VDO input, it will
be damaged. Please refer to the Application Notes for further wiring information.

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VDO 2
This VDO input is used to measure temperature.
VDO sensor
type
Temperature
Type 1
Type 2
C
F

40
104
291.5
480.7
50
122
197.3
323.6
60
140
134.0
222.5
70
158
97.1
157.1
80
176
70.1
113.2
90
194
51.2
83.2
100
212
38.5
62.4
110
230
29.1
47.6
120
248
22.4
36.8
130
266
28.9
140
284
22.8
150
302
18.2

Type 3

69.3

Type 4

36.0
19.8
11.7
7.4

The configurable type is configurable with eight points in the range 0-2500 .
The temperature as well as the resistance can be adjusted.
If the VDO input is used as a level switch, then please be aware that no voltage
must be connected to the input. If any voltage is applied to the VDO input, it will
be damaged. Please refer to the Application Notes for further wiring information.
VDO 3
This VDO input is used for the level sensor.
VDO sensor type
Type 1
Value
Resistance
0%
78.8
100%
1.6

Value
0%
100%

VDO sensor type

Type 2
Resistance
3
180

If the VDO input is used as a level switch, then please be aware that no voltage
must be connected to the input. If any voltage is applied to the VDO input, it will
be damaged. Please refer to the Application Notes for further wiring information.

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VDO configurable

Value
bar, C or %
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80

VDO sensor type

Type configurable
Resistance
0
SP 1
SP 2
SP 3
SP 4
SP 5
SP 6
SP 7
SP 8

Resistance
()

Setpoint 8

Setpoint 7

Setpoint 6

Setpoint 5
Setpoint 4
Setpoint 3
Setpoint 2
Setpoint 1

Value
(bar, C or %)
1

Setpoints

The configurable type is configurable with eight points in the range 0-2500 .
The value as well as the resistance can be adjusted.

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Configuration
The eight curve settings for the configurable VDO inputs cannot be changed in the display, only
in the PC utility software. The alarm settings can be changed both in the display and in the PC
utility software. In the PC utility software, the configurable inputs are adjusted in this dialogue
box:

Adjust the resistance of the VDO sensor at the specific measuring value. In the example above,
the adjustment is 10 at 0.0.
For additional information regarding how to setup the VDO, please use the help
function in the USW; this is activated by [F1].

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Digital
If the multi-inputs are configured to binary Digital, they become available as a configurable
input.

When the multi-input has been changed to binary, remember to write and upload
the parameter.
When the parameter has been uploaded, it is possible to configure the input.

For additional information regarding how to setup the digital input, please use
the help function in the USW; this is activated by [F1].

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Wire fail detection

If it is necessary to supervise the sensors/wires connected to the multi-inputs, then it is possible
to enable the wire break function for each input. If the measured value on the input is outside the
normal dynamic area of the input, it will be detected as if the wire has made a short-circuit or a
break. An alarm with a configurable fail class will be activated.
Input
4-20 mA
VDO Oil, type 1
VDO Oil, type 2
VDO Temp, type 1
VDO Temp, type 2
VDO Temp, type 3
VDO Level, type 1
VDO Level, type 2
VDO configurable
Pt100
Level switch

Wire failure area

Normal range
Wire failure area
< 3 mA
4-20 mA
> 21 mA
< 10.0 ohm
> 184.0 ohm
< 10.0 ohm
> 184.0 ohm
< 22.4 ohm
> 291.5 ohm
< 18.3 ohm
> 480.7 ohm
< 7.4 ohm
> 69.3 ohm
< 1.6 ohm
> 78.8 ohm
< 3.0 ohm
> 180.0 ohm
< lowest resistance
> highest resistance
< 82.3 ohm
> 194.1 ohm
Only active if the switch is open

Principle
The illustration below shows that when the wire of the input breaks, the measured value will drop
to zero. Then the alarm will occur.
Input signal
(mA, C, b, %)

Upper failure
limit

Wire failure

Lower failure
limit

Wire failure
t
Wire break

Intertrip wirebreak (menu 6270)

The alarm will occur when the Intertrip is not activated and the input is de-energised.

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7. General setup

Nominal settings
The nominal settings can be changed to match different voltages and frequencies. The APU 200
has four sets of nominal values, and they are adjusted in menus 6000 to 6030 (nominal settings
1 to 4).
Activation
The switching between the nominal setpoint can be done in four ways: digital input (M-Logic),
AOP or menu 6006.
Digital input
M-Logic is used when a digital input is needed for switching between the four sets of nominal
settings. Select the required input among the input events, and select the nominal settings in the
outputs.
Example:
Event A

Event B

Event C

Output

Dig. input no. 77

or

Not used

or

Not used

Set nom. parameter settings 1

Not Dig. input no. 77

or

Not used

or

Not used

Set nom. parameter settings 2

Please refer to the Help file [F1] in the PC utility software for details.
AOP
M-Logic is used when the AOP is used for switching between the four sets of nominal settings.
Select the required AOP push-button among the input events, and select the nominal settings in
the outputs.
Example:
Event A

Event B

Event C

Output

Button 07

or

Not used

or

Not used

Set nom. parameter settings 1

Button 08

or

Not used

or

Not used

Set nom. parameter settings 2

Please refer to the Help file [F1] in the PC utility software for details.
Menu settings
In menu 6005, the switching is made between settings 1 to 4 simply by choosing the desired
nominal setting.
24kV 50Hz A1 B2 C1
6005 Enable nom. set
Nom. Setting 1
Nom. Setting 2
Nom. Setting 3
Nom. Setting 4

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Tap settings
In order to setup the APU correctly, it is necessary to programme the actual settings of the
transformers tap. This is done in parameter 6007.
Display

USW

24 kV 50 Hz A1 B1 C1
6000 Nom. Settings 1
Current: 365 A
Voltage: 6240 V
Set: nom. Settings 1
Current E/N/M 100 A
Tap: 24kV 50Hz A1 B1 C1

The following tap settings relate to the programmed via the USW
Tap setting

Output

Tap setting

Output

Tap setting not used

26

24 kV 50 Hz A2 B2 C1

14 kV 50 Hz A1 B2 C1

27

24 kV 50 Hz A3 B2 C1

14 kV 50 Hz A2 B2 C1

28

24 kV 50 Hz A4 B2 C1

14 kV 50 Hz A3 B2 C1

29

24 kV 50 Hz A1 B1 C1

14 kV 50 Hz A1 B1 C1

30

24 kV 50 Hz A2 B1 C1

14 kV 50 Hz A2 B1 C1

31

24 kV 50 Hz A3 B2 C1

14 kV 50 Hz A3 B1 C1

32

24 kV 50 Hz A1 B2 C2

14 kV 50 Hz A1 B2 C2

33

24 kV 50 Hz A2 B2 C2

14 kV 50 Hz A2 B2 C2

34

24 kV 50 Hz A3 B2 C2

14 kV 50 Hz A3 B2 C2

35

24 kV 50 Hz A1 B1 C2

10

14 kV 50 Hz A1 B1 C2

36

24 kV 50 Hz A2 B1 C2

11

14 kV 50 Hz A2 B1 C2

37

24 kV 50 Hz A3 B1 C2

12

14 kV 50 Hz A3 B1 C2

38

24 kV 60 Hz A1 B2 C1

13

14 kV 60 Hz A1 B2 C1

39

24 kV 60 Hz A2 B2 C1

14

14 kV 60 Hz A2 B2 C1

40

24 kV 60 Hz A3 B2 C1

15

14 kV 60 Hz A3 B2 C1

41

24 kV 60 Hz A4 B2 C1

16

14 kV 60 Hz A1 B1 C1

42

24 kV 60 Hz A1 B1 C1

17

14 kV 60 Hz A2 B1 C1

43

24 kV 60 Hz A2 B1 C1

18

14 kV 60 Hz A3 B1 C1

44

24 kV 60 Hz A3 B2 C1

19

14 kV 60 Hz A1 B2 C2

45

24 kV 60 Hz A1 B2 C2

20

14 kV 60 Hz A2 B2 C2

46

24 kV 60 Hz A2 B2 C2

21

14 kV 60 Hz A3 B2 C2

47

24 kV 60 Hz A3 B2 C2

22

14 kV 60 Hz A1 B1 C2

48

24 kV 60 Hz A1 B1 C2

23

14 kV 60 Hz A2 B1 C2

49

24 kV 60 Hz A2 B1 C2

24

14 kV 60 Hz A3 B1 C2

50

24 kV 60 Hz A3 B1 C2

25

24 kV 50 Hz A1 B2 C1

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Fan Control
Four configurable fans can be setup in the APU. The setup of the fans is done in menus 6562 to
6620. It is possible to use the display to setup the fans but it is recommended to setup the fans
via the USW, because then it is possible to see all settings.
Fan Input
Fan temperature input is setup in parameter 6561. This input can be selected between multiinput 46, 47 or 48.
Fan priority update
At parameter 6562, the priority update rate is selected.
If fan priority update is set to 0 hours, the sequence will be fixed to.:
Fan A, Fan B, Fan C and Fan D.
Fan control
Stop/start of the fans is setup in parameter 6563 to 6574.

The following start/stop curve will be generated if a bow setting is used.

It is recommended to use the USW to setup the fans, because then it is possible
at the same time to overview all four settings.

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Fan Output
At parameter 6581 to 6584, the output for fan A to D is selected. If two fans are requested to be
started at the same time, it is possible to add a start delay between the two fans; this is done in
parameter 6586.

Fan A to D Failure
It is possible to activate an alarm if the fan output is not energised. At parameter 6590 to 6620,
the fan failure is setup.

Fan running hour

The running hours is controlled by M-Logic, and each fan output needs to be programmed in
order to have correct running hour values.

The running hour can reset by entering parameter 6585 and select the fan output to be reset.

Please note that it is only possible to reset the value, not add new values.

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Service timers
The unit is able to monitor the maintenance intervals. Two service timers are available to cover
different intervals.
The service timers can be setup:
via the display

or via the USW

24 kV 50 Hz A1 B1 C1
SETUP MENU
6110 Service timer 1
6120 Service timer 2
6130 Alarm horn
6270 Intertrip Wirebreak

The function is based on energised hours. When the adjusted time expires, the unit will display
an alarm.
The energised hours is counting when the energised feedback is present.
Setpoints available in menus 6110 and 6170:
Enable:

Enable/disable the alarm function.

Energised hours:

The number of energised hours to activate the alarm.

Day:

The number of days to activate the alarm if the hours are not reached
before this number of days, the alarm will be raised.

Fail class:

The fail class of the alarm.

Output A:

Relay to be activated when the alarm is raised.

Reset:

Enabling this will reset the service timer to zero. This has to be done
when the alarm is activated.

The service timer is only counting when voltage is detected at the LV side of the
transformer.

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Summer/winter time
This function is used to make the APU 200 unit adjust the clock in the unit automatically
according to summer and winter time. The function is enabled in menu 6490. This can be done:
via the display

or via the USW

24 kV 50 Hz A1 B1 C1
6490 Summer/Winter time
OFF
ON
.

The function only supports the European rules.

Counters
Counters for various values are included, and some of these can be adjusted if necessary, for
instance if the unit is installed on an existing system or a new circuit breaker has been installed.
The table shows the adjustable values and their function in menu 6100:
Description
6101 Q6 operations
6102 kWh reset

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Function
Offset adjustment of the number of
breaker operations.
Resets the kWh counter.

Comment
Counting at each Q6 close
command.
Automatically resets to OFF
after the reset. The reset
function cannot be left active.

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Language selection
The unit has the possibility to display different languages. It is delivered with one master
language which is English. This is the default language, and it cannot be changed. In addition to
the master language, 11 different languages can be configured. This is done via the PC utility
software.
The languages are selected in the system setup menu 6080. The language can be changed
when connected to the PC utility software. It is not possible to make language configuration from
the display, but the already configured languages can be selected.
24kV 50Hz A1 B2 C1
6081 Language
Language Left
Language Right
Language 3
Language 4
Language 5

After selecting a language, the unit aux. power must be cycled before the
selection takes effect.

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8. Power Management
In the following chapter, the power management functions of the APU 200 are listed.
Power management functions:
Load management
Command timers
CAN flags

Load management
The function is used to activate a relay when a specific amount of power is available. Each APU
200 has five levels which are adjusted in menus 8220-8260:

Available power 1
Available power 2
Available power 3
Available power 4
Available power 5

These setpoints can activate a relay when the specific amount of available power is reached.
The relay output can be used to connect load groups when sufficient power is available. The
relays will activate when the available power is higher than the setpoint, but be aware that when
the load groups are being connected, the available power will decrease and the relay(s)
deactivate again if the available power is below the setpoint. So it is necessary to make an
external holding circuit.
The function is not depending on the running modes. The relays will activate in all modes
including block. To avoid activation, e.g. when the APU is blocked, the inhibit function should be
used.

Command timers (time-dependent start/stop)

The purpose of the time-dependent start/stop function is to be able to start and stop functions
automatically at specific times each weekday or certain weekdays.
Up to eight command timers can be used for either start or stop functions. The settings are set
up through the PC utility software. Each command can be set for the following time periods:

Individual days (MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA, SU)

MO, TU, WE, TH
MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA, SU
SA, SU

The command timers are to be used in M-Logic as events to set the command (start/stop).
The time-dependent start and stop commands are pulses that are not sent until
the moment the adjusted time is reached.
It is necessary to use the PC utility software when setting up the time-dependent
start/stop function.

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9.

Additional functions

This chapter includes functional descriptions of functions. Tables, diagrams and single-line
illustrations will be used in order to simplify the information.

Alarm inhibit
In order to select when the alarms are to be active, a configurable inhibit setting for every alarm
has been made. The inhibit functionality is only available via the PC utility software. For every
alarm, there is a drop-down window where it is possible to select which signals that have to be
present in order to inhibit the alarm.
Selections for alarm inhibit:
Function

Description

Inhibit 1
Inhibit 2
Inhibit 3
BTB ON
BTB OFF
BA voltage > 30%

M-Logic outputs:
Conditions are
programmed in M-Logic
The bus breaker is closed
The bus breaker is open
Bus A voltage is above
30% of nominal
Bus A voltage is below
30% of nominal

BA voltage < 30%

Inhibit of the alarm is active as long as one of the selected inhibit functions is active.

In this example, inhibit is set to BTB ON. Here, the alarm will be active when the BTB is not
closed. When the BTB has been synchronised, the alarm will be disabled again.

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Access lock
The purpose of access lock is to deny the operator the possibility of configuring the unit
parameters and changing the running modes.
The input to be used for the access lock function is defined in the PC utility software (USW) I/O
settings, please use the application help [F1] in the USW for additional information of how to
programme the device.
The following example is digital input 86 (terminal 86) used for access lock

Access lock will typically be activated from a key switch installed behind the door of the
switchboard cabinet.
Button
Button status
Comment
Active
It is possible to read all alarms, but it is not possible to
acknowledge any of them
Active
The horn can be silenced
Not active
Not active
Active

Reading of all values is possible

Active

The log can be read

Active

System setup can be entered, but no changes can be

made
The tools can be read, but no commands can be sent

Active
Active
LEFT
UP

Active
Not active

DOWN
ESC

If the access lock is activated when the view menu

system is displayed, the button is not active

Active
Active
Active

RIGHT
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The following digital input functions are affected when access lock is activated:
Input name
Semi-auto
Auto
Block
Remote BTB ON
Remote BTB OFF

Input status
Not active
Not active
Not active
Not active
Not active

AOP buttons are not locked when access lock is activated.

Fail class
All activated alarms must be configured with a fail class. The fail classes define the category of
the alarms and the subsequent alarm action.
Three different fail classes can be used. The tables below illustrate the action of each fail class
Action
Fail class
1 Block
2 Warning
3 Trip BTB

Alarm
horn
relay
X
X
X

Alarm
display
X
X
X

Trip of
BTB

Block for
closing
x

The table illustrates the action of the fail classes. If, for instance, an alarm has been configured
with the Trip BTB fail class, the following actions occur:
The alarm horn relay will activate.
The alarm will be displayed in the alarm info screen.
The BTB will open instantly.
In addition to the actions defined by the fail classes, it is possible to activate
one or two relay outputs if additional relays are available in the unit.
Fail class configuration
The fail class can be selected for each alarm function either via the display or via the USW. To
change the fail class via the USW, the alarm function to be configured must be selected. Select
the desired fail class in the fail class scroll-down menu.
Display
24 kV 50 Hz A1 B1 C1
1006 HV -P>
1
Block
Warning
Trip BTB

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Relay outputs
The unit has 12 configurable relay outputs, and they are all available and programmed via the
USWs I/O settings.
Relay
16
18
20
23
26
28
30
32
34
36
39
43

Output function
Not used
HC 1 acknowledge
HC 2 acknowledge
Trip NEL 1
Trip NEL 2
Trip NEL 3
Status OK
Horn

Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable

M-Logic
M-Logic functionality is included in the unit and is not an option-dependent function. However,
selecting additional options can increase the functionality.
M-Logic is used to execute different commands at predefined conditions. M-Logic is not a PLC
but substitutes one if only very simple commands are needed.
M-Logic is a simple tool based on logic events. One or more input conditions are defined, and at
the activation of those inputs, the defined output will occur. A great variety of inputs can be
selected, such as digital inputs, alarm conditions and running conditions. A variety of the outputs
can also be selected, such as relay outputs, change of modes and change of running modes.
The M-Logic is part of the PC utility software 3, and as such it can only be
configured in the PC utility software and not via the display.
The main purpose of M-Logic is to give the operator/designer more flexible possibilities of
operating the system.

Please refer to the Help function (F1) in the PC utility software for a full
description of this configuration tool.
Please refer to DEIF standard application note: M-Logic for further functional
details.

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Configurable alarm LEDs

The four LEDs on the left side of the display can be controlled via M-Logic. For each LED, there
is a choice between three colours (red, green and yellow) with or without blinking.

Example of Alarms LED configuration

It is possible to programme the Alarm LEDs, to indicate highest phase current at any alarm.
Start by programming the event A to un-acknowledge alarm, then programme event B to look at
highest phase (L1, L2 or L3) current at any alarm.

Next step: Alarm LED to be active (LED 1, 2, 3 or 4), also which colour and effect this LED must
have.

The following programming will activate (steady red) Alarm LED 1, whenever an
un-acknowledge alarm is present, and the current was highest in L1 when the
alarm was activated.

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Templates
For each LED, there is a text box, where the indication of the function can be written. This must
be done on a piece of stiff paper or a plastic transparent, as the texts are to be sided into a slot
at the top of the APU 200 unit.
The slide-in paper/transparent template looks like this:

The above template is scale 1:1 when printing on A4 paper size.

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LvHv Phase compare view

At view 14, it is possible to see the phase rotation
24 kV 50 Hz A1 B1 C1
Q6 Operations
1391
U Supply
24.5 V
LV ------- HV ------Energy total
Run absolut
14/20

This can be useful to help troubleshoot or when commissioning the application.

View

Commend

LV - - - - - - HV - - - - - -

No voltage is detected

LV

HV

HV has wrong phase rotation

LV

HV

LV has wrong phase rotation

LV

HV

LV and HV have wrong phase rotation

LV

HV

OK, safe to close the BTB

Take precautions that it is safe to close the breaker. Failure to do this may
cause personal injury or death.

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USW communication
It is possible to communicate with the unit via the PC utility software. The purpose is to be able
to remote-monitor and control the protection application.
It is possible to remote-control from the PC utility software if a TCP/IP router is
used. Take precautions that it is safe to remote-operate the system, to avoid
personal injury or death.

Application settings
Please refer to the PC utility software help file [F1].
Safety
If communication fails, the unit will operate according to the received data. If e.g. only half of the
parameter file has been downloaded when the communication is interrupted, the unit will use
this actual data.

TCP/IP
DEIF option N is an Ethernet hardware option offering a number of features (hereafter referred
to as the option N). The hardware needed for the option N is placed with an RJ45 connector on
the left side of the unit, seen from the rear.
The option N is delivered through the Ethernet port, and we recommend using a twisted pair
category 5 cable (CAT5 as defined in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A) for connection of the option N to the
network.
The option N port automatically detects the cable type, so both twisted and straight cables can
be used.
Detailed information regarding this option can be found in DEIF standard
document for option N: Modbus TCP/IP, document no: 4189340612.

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