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FUNCTION:
The "U/V Active Only if Bus Energized" setpoint may be used to prevent nuisance alarms
or trips when the bus is not energized. If 'Yes' is programmed for this setpoint, at least
one voltage must be greater than 20% of the nominal nameplate voltage rating for any
alarm or trip. If the load is high inertia, it may be desirable to ensure that the motor is
tripped off line or prevented from starting in the event of a total loss of line voltage.
Programming 'No' for the block setpoint will ensure that the motor is tripped and may be
restarted only after the bus is re-energized.
If the undervoltage alarm or trip feature is enabled, once the magnitude of either Va, Vb,
or Vc falls below the Pickup Level while running or Starting Pickup Level while starting, for
a period of time specified by the Delay, a trip or alarm will occur. (Pickup levels are
multiples of motor nameplate voltage). The running pickup level also applies when the
motor is stopped and the U/V ACTIVE ONLY IF BUS ENERGIZED setpoint is programmed
as "No".
An undervoltage on running motor with a constant load will result in increased current.
The relay thermal model will typically pickup this condition and provide adequate
protection. This setpoint may however, be used in conjunction with the time delay to
provide additional protection that may be programmed for advance warning by tripping.
Attempting to start a large motor when the supply voltage is already down may also be
undesirable. An undervoltage of significant proportions that persists while starting a
motor may prevent the motor from coming up to rated speed. This may be especially
critical for a synchronous motor. This feature may be used in with a time delay to provide
protection for undervoltage conditions before and during starting.
Copyright 2001 GE Power Management
OVERVOLTAGE
FUNCTION:
If enabled, once the magnitude of either Va, Vb, or Vc rises above the Pickup Level for a
period of time specified by the Delay, a trip or alarm will occur (pickup levels are multiples of
motor nameplate voltage).
An overvoltage on running motor with a constant load will result in decreased current.
However, iron and copper losses increase, causing an increase in motor temperature. The
current overload relay will not pickup this condition and provide adequate protection.
Therefore, the overvoltage element may be useful for protecting the motor in the event of a
sustained overvoltage condition.
PHASE REVERSAL
FUNCTION:
The 469 can detect the phase rotation of the three phase voltage. If the Phase Reversal
feature is turned on when all 3 phase voltages are greater than 50% motor nameplate
voltage and the phase rotation of the three phase voltages is not the same as the setpoint, a
trip and block start will occur in 500ms to 700ms.
NOTE: This feature does not work when single VT operation is enabled.
FREQUENCY
FUNCTION:
The Frequency elements operate as follows. Once the frequency of the phase AN or AB
voltage (depending on wye or delta connection) is out of range of the Over and Under
frequency setpoints, a trip or alarm will occur.
EXAMPLE:
This feature may be useful for load shedding applications on large motors. It could also
be used to load shed an entire feeder if the trip was assigned to an upstream breaker.
POWER FACTOR
FUNCTION:
If the 469 is applied on a synchronous motor, it is desirable not to trip or alarm on power
factor until the field has been applied. Therefore, this feature can be blocked until the
motor comes up to speed and the field is applied. From that point forward, the power
factor trip and alarm elements will be active. Once the power factor is less than either the
Lead or Lag level, for the specified delay, a trip or alarm will occur indicating a Lead or
Lag condition. The power factor alarm can be used to detect loss of excitation and out of
step.
REACTIVE POWER
If the 469 is applied on a synchronous motor, it is desirable not to trip or alarm on kvar
until the field has been applied. Therefore, this feature can be blocked until the motor
comes up to speed and the field is applied. From that point forward, the kvar trip and
alarm elements will be active. Once the kvar level exceeds either the positive or negative
level, for the specified delay, a trip or alarm will occur indicating a positive or negative kvar
condition. The reactive power alarm can be used to detect loss of excitation and out of
step.
UNDERPOWER
FUNCTION:
If enabled, once the magnitude of 3 total power falls below the Pickup Level for a period
of time specified by the Delay, a trip or alarm will occur. The Underpower element is
active only when the motor is running and will be blocked upon the initiation of a motor
start for a period of time defined by the setpoint Block Element From Start (e.g. this block
may be used to allow pumps to build up head before the underpower element trips or
alarms). A value of 0 means the feature is not blocked from start. If a value other than 0 is
entered, the feature will be disabled when the motor is stopped and also from the time a
start is detected until the time entered expires. The pickup level should be set lower than
motor loading during normal operations.
EXAMPLE:
Underpower may be used to detect loss of load conditions. Loss of load conditions will
not always cause a significant loss of current. Power is a more accurate representation of
loading and may be used for more sensitive detection of load loss or pump cavitation.
This may be especially useful for detecting process related problems.
REVERSE POWER
If enabled, once the magnitude of 3 total power exceeds the Pickup Level in the reverse
direction (negative kW) for a period of time specified by the Delay, a trip or alarm will occur. If
the generator is accelerated from the power system rather than the prime mover, the reverse
power element may be blocked from start for a specified period of time.
FUNCTION:
Before torque can be determined for a motor, the motor's stator resistance and number of
pole pairs must be entered here. The base stator resistance can be determined from the
motor's rated voltage and current. The torque metering is intended for induction motors only.
In addition, only positive torque is calculated. Please consult your motor specification for the
stator resistance and pole pairs.
The default unit for torque is Newton-meters (SI). The torque unit is selectable to either
Newton-meters or foot-pounds.