MX3IPG2A

Multiple-Function Protection for Generator

(R< - Ucc< - Ucc>)

TECHNICAL MANUAL MDE/C133 2561 001

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CONTENTS
1. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Selecting rated values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Underresistance protection (rotor ground) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Overcurrent protection (input I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Undervoltage protection (diagnostics - input U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Overvoltage protection (diagnostics - input U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Direct undervoltage protection (input Ucc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.6 Direct overvoltage protection (input Ucc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.7 Main and spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Output circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3 LED signalling circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.5 Additional timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.6 Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.7 Event logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.8 Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.9 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.10 Alphanumeric user identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.11 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.12 LCD settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.13 Inhibiting operation - Deconfiguration via network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.14 Serial communication on LONWORKS (TM) bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.15 RS485 serial communication and MODBUS protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.16 Fault recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.17 Checking tripping circuits for continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5. LOCAL INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6. LCD MENU STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

6.1 MAIN READING MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1.1 Change dialogue language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1.2 Change date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1.3 Display settings in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1.4 Display main settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1.5 Viewing spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.6 Display current and stored measured values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.7 Viewing counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.8 Viewing events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.9 Display output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.10 Viewing digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.11 Display LED's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.12 Viewing relay data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.13 Diagnostic display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2 MAIN SETTING CHANGE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2.1 Select current settings group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2.2 Change main settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.3 Change spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.4 Set output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.5 Set digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2.6 LED Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2.7 Set alphanumeric code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2.8 LCD back-lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3 TEST MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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7. APPLICATION AND USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8. INSTALLATION - TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.1 ESD Electrostatic charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.2 Acceptance - storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.3 Assembling and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

9.1 Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9.2 Checking nameplate ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9.3 Final test with gauging of the attachment X2/IPG2A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

APPENDIX A - Network data exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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1. TECHNICAL DATA Ÿ selection of dialogue language (Italian, English, French

and Spanish)
This device belongs to the Modulex 3 line and digitally proc-
Ÿ self-monitoring with detailed indication of fault and alarm
esses the currents and voltages injected into the rotor winding
type through LED's and "normally energized" output relay
of synchronous machines, through the use of the attachment
(X6)
X2/IPG2A, to provide a rotor ground protection besides a
Ÿ possibility of serial communication both with a local PC or
number of additional functions, among which are the direct
via a LONWORKS (TM) field bus
over- and undervoltage monitoring (Vaux control).
Ÿ three auxiliary timers available free for allocation to digital
The user interface is available locally through a display unit,
inputs
and remotely, through a LONWORKS (TM) field bus with a control
Ÿ possibility of assigning one or more device functions to
and monitoring system.
each output relay and LED
It is furthermore capable of communicating with a Personal
Ÿ possibility of separately setting all output relays as "all
Computer through a connector located on the relay front and
normally energized" or "all normally normally de-energized"
an interface programme. This feature makes it easier and
Ÿ possibility of selecting, for each output relay and LED, the
safer to programme the setting parameters and configure and
monostable or bistable (hand-reset) operating mode
read the set values, measurements and logged events; the
Ÿ possibility of assigning a minimum pulse width to each
programming can also be taken from previously created files.
output relay
Ÿ opto-insulated digital inputs programmable for lockout,
Protective functions: drive and reset functions, each input being enabled by
Ÿ minimum resistance with two thresholds normal energizing or de-energizing. Optionally, they may be
with definite time operating characteristic used to supervise the tripping circuit for continuity
Ÿ injected overcurrent with one threshold Ÿ a partial and a total counter per trip threshold
with definite time operating characteristic
Ÿ injected undervoltage with fixed threshold MINIMUM RESISTANCE PROTECTION (rotor ground)
with fixed time operating characteristic
Settings
Ÿ injected overvoltage with fixed thresholds
first threshold R<: 200÷4000 Ω / OFF
with fixed time operating characteristic
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s
Ÿ direct undervoltage with two thresholds definite time trip delay t1: 0.05 ÷ 600 s
with definite time operating characteristic second threshold R<<: 200÷4000 Ω / OFF
Ÿ direct overvoltage with two thresholds starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s
definite time trip delay t2: 0.05 ÷ 600 s
with definite time operating characteristic
threshold settings step: 1
Ÿ possibility of two groups of settings, namely main and time setting step: 0.01
spare threshold variation as a function of variation occurring between winding
and mass:

Measurement functions:
Ÿ resistance values stated in Ω
Ÿ injected current value stated in A
Ÿ injected voltage value stated in V
Ÿ direct voltage values stated in Un 10000
Ÿ injected overcurrent value stated in A
Ÿ logging of the latest 8 events with storage of tripped
thresholds values, date, time and injected current and
direct voltage values as measured when the fault showed
Ω]

up
Soglia [Ohm]
Threshold [Ω

Ÿ fault recorder: recording, for 2.5 s in all, of the instant values

(12 samples per period ) taken by the input quantities 1000
(Iinjected,Vinjected,Vdirect), as well as of the 19 logical
states among which digital inputs and additional timers are
found
Ÿ RCE logging: recording of the latest 32 changes of state
(with related date and time); only available through PC or via
network. .
100
0 1 2 3 4 5
Other functions:
Capacità [m icrof]
Ÿ selection of the setting range of the direct voltage thresh- µF]
Capacity [µ
olds by means of internal jumpers
Ÿ selection of the rated frequency between 50Hz and 60Hz

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OVERCURRENT PROTECTION Errors of measuring equipment

measurement range: 0 ÷ 1.2 A
Ÿ Resistance threshold
Settings relative error: ≤ 3 % of set value (with min. value 20 Ohm)
threshold I~>: 0.01÷0.10 A / OFF consistency : ≤ 1 % of set value
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s
Ÿ Current threshold
definite time trip delay t3: 0.05 ÷ 600 s
threshold settings step: 0.001 relative error: ≤ 3 % of set value + 0.005 A
time setting step: 0.01 consistency: ≤ 1 % of set value + 0.005 A
Ÿ Voltage thresholds
UNDER/OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION (diagnostics) relative error : ≤ 2.5% + 1 V
undervoltage threshold : 28 V consistency : ≤ 1% + 1 V
trip delay : 2s Ÿ Direct voltage thresholds
overvoltage threshold : 52 V
relative error (selector Un: S20): ≤ 3% (minimum 1 V)
trip delay : 2s
(selector Un: S21): ≤ 3% (minimum 100 mV)
(selector Un: S22): ≤ 3% (minimum 10 mV)
DIRECT UNDER/OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION (selector Un: S23): ≤ 3% (minimum 1 mV)
rated voltage (jumper in S20) Un: 30 ÷ 300 V relative error : (selector Un: S20): ≤ 1% (minimum 1 V)
rated voltage (jumper in S21) Un: 3 ÷ 30 V (selector Un: S21): ≤ 1% (minimum 100 mV)
rated voltage (jumper in S22) Un: 0.3 ÷ 3 V (selector Un: S22): ≤ 1% (minimum 10 mV)
rated voltage (jumper in S23) Un: 0.03 ÷ 0.3 V (selector Un: S23): ≤ 1% (minimum 1 mV)
first undervoltage threshold U-<: 0.5 ÷ 1.2 Un / OFF Error variation
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s as frequency varies within the range ± 5% fn
trip delay t4: 0.02 ÷ 600.00 s and with ≤ 5% distortion factor
second threshold di minima tensione U-<<: 0.5 ÷ 1.2 Un / OFF Ÿ Current threshold
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s
relative error: ≤ 1 % of set value + 0.0025 A
trip delay t5: 0.02 ÷ 600.00 s
first overvoltage threshold U->>: 0.5 ÷ 1.2 Un / OFF Ÿ Voltage threshold
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s relative error : ≤ 1% + 1 V
trip delay t6: 0.02 ÷ 600.00 s
second overvoltage threshold U->>: 0.5 ÷ 1.2 Un / OFF as temperature and Uaux vary within the operating range
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s Ÿ Current threshold
trip delay t7: 0.02 ÷ 600.00 s
settings step: 0.01 relative error: ≤ 0.5% of set value + 0.001 A
Ÿ Voltage threshold
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS relative error : ≤ 0.5% + 1 V
rated frequency fn: 50 or 60 Hz Ÿ Direct voltage threshold
minimum pulse width of end relays timp: 0.02 ÷ 1 s relative error (selector Un: S20): ≤ 0.5% (minimum 1 V)
additional timer tX1: 0.02 ÷ 600 s (selector Un: S21): ≤ 0.5% (minimum 100 mV)
additional timer tX2: 0.02 ÷ 600 s (selector Un: S22): ≤ 0.5% (minimum 10 mV)
additional timer tX3: 0.02 ÷ 600 s (selector Un: S23): ≤ 0.5% (minimum 1 mV)
for asymmetric values
Auxiliary power supply
transient overreach: ≤ 5%
MX3IPG2A.11, .61 and .71 versions
Uaux: 19 ÷ 100 Vcc
Uaux: 19 ÷ 72 Vca Time errors
MX3IPG2A.12, .62 and .72 versions relative error on definite times: ≤ 3% or 20 ms
Uaux: 64 ÷ 300 Vcc consistency on definite times: ≤ 1% or 20 ms
Uaux: 64 ÷ 275 Vca
X2/IPG2A attachment Uaux: 10 ÷ 315 Vca
frequency for Uaux in c.a.: 47 ÷ 63 Hz Variation of time errors
burden (minimum/maximum) in d.c.: 5 W / 10 W as temperature and Uaux vary within the operating range
burden (minimum/maximum) in a.c.: 10VA / 20VA
relative error on definite times: ≤ 0.5% or 10 ms
burden of X2/IPG2A attachment in c.a.: 5 VA

Other characteristics
Output contact rating
reset ratio for maximum thresholds: > 0.95
rated current: 5 A
reset ratio for minimum thresholds: < 1.05
breaking power (110 Vcc; L/R= 40 ms; 105 operations): 0.3 A
make and carry for 0.5 s: 30 A reset time: ≤ 50 ms
mechanical durability: 106 operations overshoot: ≤ 30 ms

Digital inputs Operating ranges

MX3IPG2A.11, .61 and .71 versions service temperature: -10 °C ÷ +60 °C
Uaux IN DIG: 19 ÷ 100 Vcc storage and transport temperature: -25 °C ÷ +80 °C
maximum series lead resistance: 8.8 kohm relative humidity: < 95% with no formation of condensate
with additional external resistor, rated 4.7 kohm 2 W 30 ÷ 150 Vcc vibration: IEC255-21-1; class 2; 0.075mm 10-60Hz; 1g 60-500Hz
with additional external resistor rated 18 kohm 7W
50 ÷ 300 Vcc Weight
MX3IPG2A.12, .62 and .72 versions total: 2.5 Kg
Uaux IN DIG: 64 ÷ 264 Vcc
maximum series lead resistance: 48 kohm
with additional external resistor rated 6.8 kohm 1 W 75 ÷ 300 Vcc

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Protection Class 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

device: IP52 The device features a mechanical casing that is 4U in height,
upon request when flush-mounted in a panel: IP66
terminal board with mounted cover: IP20 and as wide as to allow up to 4 pieces to be accommodated
in a 19" rack, in addition to normal flush mounting.
Insulation The casing is made of a hot-galvanized PVC-coated plate
To ground and between two independent circuits whatsoever: frame inside which the moving part that carries all the elec-
2 kV, 50 Hz per minute tronic circuits and the local interface slides on guides. The pull-
Impulse test: 5 kV 1.2/50 µs out action is facilitated by the presence of special "handles"
which, when the device is "plugged in", are also used to lock
Electromagnetic compatibility the two parts. The aluminium frame of the moving part renders
89/336/CEE : EN50081-2 EN50082-2 Directive the latter excellently rigid.
For industrial environments
The device-system interface terminal blocks are located on
UNIPEDE NORM(SPEC)13 "Automation and control apparatus for
generating station and substation" top of the casing and, for each electrical connection, a screw
ENEL R_EMC_02 "Apparati di automazione e controllo per centrali e clamp is available apt to receive up to 2 cable terminals, 4mm2
stazioni elettriche". in size. Using a special accessory that is included in the
conditions of electromagnetic compatibility: supply, the connection can also be made through Faston
IEC 1000-4-8 EN 61000-4-8 lev.5; 1000 A/m
IEC 1000-4-10 EN 61000-4-10 lev.5; 100 A/m members.
IEC 1000-4-3 ENV 50140 lev.3; 10 V/m Special error-fighting codes do not allow relays other than
77B(Sec)1 ENV 50204 lev.3; 10 V/m those compatible with the housing to be inserted.
IEC 1000-4-2 EN 61000-4-2 lev.4; 8kV contact;15kV air-break A cover lid classes the terminal block within the IP20 protection
77A/120/CD lev.4 / 3; 300V / 10-1-1-10 V
IEC 1000-4-5 EN 61000-4-5 lev.4; 4kV 1.2/50 µs
class.
IEC 1000-4-12 EN 61000-4-12 lev.3; 2.5 kV When the moving part is pulled out, the current inputs are
IEC 1000-4-4 EN 61000-4-4 lev.4; 4 kV automatically short-circuited, whereas the voltage and auxil-
77B/144/DIS ENV 50141 lev.3; 10 V iary circuits are disconnected.
77A(Sec)99 lev.2; 10%
IEC 1000-4-11 EN 61000-4-11 > 20 ms
The device front bears two labels:
IEC/CISPR 11 EN 55011 group 1 class A one plate lists the factory configuration of the device, namely
auxiliary voltage, rated current and frequency;
Reference standards The other plate, always in accordance with the factory configu-
CEI 95-1 EN 60255-6 IEC 255 ration, provides an explanation of LED's indications.
Low voltage directive 73/23/CEE Both labels are easily replaced with new ones, which can bear
any information as required by the client.
As far as the factory configuration relevant to output relays,
LED's, digital inputs and relevant settings are concerned,
please refer to tables A, B and C.

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2.1 Selecting rated values 3. OPERATION

The selection of the rated current between 1 or 5 Ampères for
phase protection is made by acting on a jumper that is located
by one of the following points: S20, S21, S22, S23, which can
be reached once the relay has been pulled out (see fig. 1, 4a,
4b, 4c, 4d).
TOP
RELAY
FRONT
3.1 Underresistance protection (rotor ground)
The underresistance protection works by comparing the ratio
between voltage and current injected into the attachment X2/
IPG2A with the set thresholds (R<,R<<): when the calculated
resistance falls below a given threshold,causes the tstart and
the trip timers t1 t2 to trip. If the value remains below the
threshold, once the associated tstart delay is over, the delayed
start command is sent.
If the tripping timers also reach the set overtime, the tripping
command is sent; the partial and total counters related to the
tripped threshold increase their counts and the event logging
session starts.
If a special digital input is enabled which has been set to lock
one or more thresholds, the starting registers are held at zero,
thus preventing operation as long as the input remains ena-
bled.

Threshold R< has a definite time characteristic in the form:

t = t1

3.2 Overcurrent protection (input I)

The device is equipped with an overcurrent threshold (injected
by attachment X2/IPG2A) associated to a tstart and a trip timer.
The overcurrent threshold trip may be locked by feeding a
special digital input purposely set to suit the purpose.
fig. 1

3.3 Undervoltage protection (diagnostics - input U)

I WARNING
Dangerous voltages may remain in the device even when the
latter has been de-energized or pulled-out of its casing
(capacitor's memory)
The device is equipped with an undervoltage threshold (ap-
plied to attachment X2/IPG2A) associated to a timer. The trip
of the undervoltage threshold can be locked by feeding a
special digital input purposely set to suit the purpose.

3.4 Overvoltage protection (diagnostics - input U)

The device is equipped with an overvoltage threshold (injected
by the attachment X2/IPG2A) associated to a timer. The trip of
the undervoltage threshold can be locked by feeding a special
digital input purposely set to suit the purpose.

3.5 Direct undervoltage protection (input Ucc)

The device is equipped with a direct undervoltage threshold
associated to a tstart and a trip timer. The direct undervoltage
threshold trip can be locked by feeding a special digital input
purposely set to suit the purpose.

3.6 Direct overvoltage protection (input Ucc)

The device is equipped with a direct overvoltage threshold
associated to a tstart and a trip timer. The direct overvoltage
threshold trip can be locked by feeding a special digital input
purposely set to suit the purpose.

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3.7 Main and spare settings
The device can store two groups of settings, named 'main' and
'spare' settings, which can be programmed through the
keyboard, a Personal Computer or a network.
The current settings are indicated on the display unit with the
text 'SETTINGS IN USE'.
The device, notwithstanding the selections made, can be
"forced" to use the SPARE settings. Such forcing can be
enabled from the network or through a continuous signal to be
sent to the digital input (IN DIG 1), previously set to implement
this function. This condition is signalled by the presence of the
characters <!> next to the selected settings; when the signal
drops, the previously selected group of settings is enabled
again, whereas the characters <!> disappear (see paragraph
6.1.3).
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4. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
4.1 Diagnostics
Diagnostic activities are envisaged which are automatically
carried out upon powering on the device as well as from time
to time during the running, and which provide the following
actions:
- signalling fault or failure conditions. This signal de-
energizes the diagnostic relay, turns off the green LED
(indicating running system) and lights up the red LED
(indicating system failure).
- system lock-out in the event of faults that might entail ill-
timed operation (VITAL FAULTS).
- failure code display.
The following failures are classed as NON-VITAL FAULTS:
- output relay(s) (X1 - X5) failure
- communication failure
- internal clock failure
The following failures are classed as VITAL FAULTS:
- feeder failure
- EEPROM failure
- internal or external RAM failure
- Analogue/Digital converter failure
In the presence of vital faults, the device will automatically
displays the fault code; this condition can only be reset, if the
equipment allows this condition to be reset, by enabling the
"settings change' command.
In the event of , upon starting up the equipment, an EEPROM
failure making it impossible to retrieve the information on the
selected dialogue language, the device will continue working
using Italian as the default dialogue language.
The device includes the 'Watch Dog' function.
The diagnostic activity is also aimed at signalling any condition
of "inhibited equipment"; this condition is displayed with a
dedicated code, the diagnostic relay is de-energized and the
red LED (faulty device) lights up. This condition can only be
reset by enabling the 'change settings' command.
The diagnostic menu also indicates the date when last changes
were made to the equipment.
4.2 Output circuits
The output circuits are composed of six relays, each of them
equipped with two contacts (see block diagram).
The X6 relay, normally energized, is strictly assigned to the
diagnostic function.
Each of the five relays left, if duly programmed from the
keyboard, a Personal Computer or a network, can be:
- set to perform one or more functions
- preset for:
- monostable operation: immediate return to the quiescent
position when the cause that operated it is removed.
- bistable operation (MEMOR): the tripping position is main-
tained until a reset signal comes from the front push-button,
the digital input or the serial connection.
- a minimum duration of the signal or command (t_IMP).
The output relays, except for the diagnostic relay, can all be
simultaneously set to "normally energized" (NORMAL.ON=ON)
or "normally de-energized" (NORMAL.ON=OFF): this selection
is made by acting on the settings change function.
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4.3 LED signalling circuits
The signalling circuits are made of twelve LED's (see fig. 5).
Four LED's are rigorously assigned to previously established
signalling functions:
- (Uaux) green LED ON in the presence of input voltage and
with correct feeder output voltage values
- (RUN) green LED ON with fixed light in normal conditions
and blinking during setting changing and testing functions
- (RUN) red LED ON with fixed light when the diagnostic
detects a fault or a condition of inhibition.
- (Rx Tx) green LED ON with fixed light when the device is
correctly connected, blinking with the communication
board not enabled or not properly set; OFF when the
communication board is not present on the device.
Each of the eight LED's left, if duly programmed from the
keyboard, a Personal Computer or the network, can be:
- set to perform one or more functions
- preset for:
- monostable operation; it immediately goes off when the
cause that made it go on is removed
- bistable (MEMOR) operation; the LED remains ON until a
reset signal is sent from the front push-button, the digital
input or the serial connection. Any failure of auxiliary voltage
only entails a momentary loss of the luminous signals,
which come back again as soon as voltage is restored.
A pocket is provided close to the LED's, where LED describing
labels can be placed.
4.4 Digital Inputs
Each of the three optoisolated inputs can be associated with
one or more protection functions by duly programming them
through keyboard, Personal Computer or via network. The
input voltage may happen not to match the auxiliary voltage of
the device.
The digital inputs can be programmed to be enabled by normal
energizing or normal de-energizing.
4.5 Additional timers
All the optoisolated inputs (IN DIG 1,IN DIG 2,IN DIG 3) can be
programmed to be associated with additional timers (t_X1,
t_X2, t_X3).
When the programmed input is energized, the associated
additional timer is started, and if the timer reaches the overtime
status, the tripping signal is sent and maintained until the input
is reset.
4.6 Counters
Each tripping threshold is associated with a partial and total
counter.
The counters work within the 0-9999 range; if number 9999 is
exceeded, the counter is automatically reset and the count
restarts from the beginning.
All of the partial counters can be reset by acting through the
keyboard, a Personal Computer or via network.
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4.7 Event logging
When a tripping event occurs, the following information is
stored in the circulating memory:
- first operated threshold
- day, month, year, time, minute, second and millisecond
identifying the tripping moment.
- values measured when the tripping occurred.
The information concerning one trip is called event.
The circulating memory allows the last 8 events to be stored,
and when this number is exceeded, a new record replaces the
older: the last event is stored as EVENT 1.
The stored events can be read from the front display unit or from
a PC serially connected to the device.
The device can also record the latest 32 changes of state (with
related date and time) and make them available exclusively
through PC or via network.
4.8 Measurements
The device is in a position to display the effective present
values of resistance, expressed in Ohm, direct voltage, ex-
pressed in Un, injected alternating voltage stated in V and
injected alternating current stated in A .
The unit also displays the maximum value of injected alternat-
ing current stated in A ever measured by the latest 'Reset
maximum values'
4.9 Test
Besides the normal diagnostic already dealt with, the device
also offers, in the TEST mode, the possibility of testing the
LED's, the display unit and the output relays.
- The LED test turns on all the LED's, from L1 to L8, and the
display unit (LCD) for two seconds.
Once the test is over, the LED's that were supposed to be
ON before the test remain ON and the display unit goes back
to the previous information displayed. The test can also be
performed in any operating condition, without affecting the
operation in progress.
- the relay test allows the output relays X1 to X5 to be
sequentially selected and checked for correct operation. In
this way, any external signalling or control circuit can be
tested, too.
The tested relay remains energized for 150 to 200 ms.
If starting or tripping commands are already present, the
test is not carried out and a dedicated message appears on
the display unit.
The test on auxiliary relays does not affect counters, event
logs and LED's.
4.10 Alphanumeric user identifier
The device can be identified in the plant by an alphanumeric
code, which can be set by the user directly on the equipment
or from a PC. With a network-linked device, the alphanumeric
code can only be modified by operating through the network.
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4.11 Language 4.14 Serial communication on LONWORKS (TM) bus

The device can display information in four languages: Italian, The device, in the version including the special bus board, can
English, French and Spanish. The language can be selected communicate with a central monitoring and control system at
through the keyboard. a speed equalling 1.2 5 Mbaud. The connection to the field bus
is made through terminals: 43 and 45.
4.12 LCD settings The communication board, which can be also added later, is
only enabled if the special S6 jumper is correctly connected,
The display can be set for fixed (OFF) or timed (ON) back-
while it is not in the case the jump is connected in vertical
lighting; in the last case, the display lights up for 300s any time
position across S5 and S6 (see fig. 2).
a key is pressed .
If the S6 jumper is connected when the communication board
is not present, the diagnostic function displays a message of
4.13 Inhibiting operation - Deconfiguration via network failure, behaving as if the board was present and faulty.
Inhibiting the device is required in operating plants, to avoid Appendix A lists the parameters available for the network.
inefficiency on feeding a protection whose settings are un-
known or need to be changed.
The inhibition is performed by holding the settings change
button pressed for about 2 s,while injecting the auxiliary
voltage until the following message is displayed: TOP SIDE
[ BLOC ]
[ ]

On releasing the push-button, the condition of inhibited device

RELAY
is signalled by a diagnostic message of P fault. FRONT
The normal operating conditions can only be restored by
moving to the settings change function, which is enabled at all
events; a temporary loss of the auxiliary voltage supply does
not affect the inhibited state of the device.
If the device is also equipped with a field-bus board, by holding
the settings change push-button further pressed for about 2s,
in the BLOC state, the device will display:
A-A VIEW
[ NET RESET ? ]
[_ NO YES _]

if a confirmation is provided, the device can also be made lose

its network configuration.
The full procedure for inhibiting and de-configuring the device BOARD BOARD
via network must be enacted any time you need to replace the NOT ENABLE
ENABLE
unit.
By resetting an inhibited and deconfigured unit, a K fault
message is displayed and remains displayed until the unit is A-A VIEW A-A VIEW
configured anew.
Operation can only be reset by moving to the settings change fig. 2
function, which is enabled in any case.

I CAUTION
Hazardous voltages can remain in the device even when
the latter has been de-energized or pulled out of its casing
(condenser memory).

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4.15 RS485 serial communication and MODBUS protocol This parameters can be programmed in local or remote mode.
So, the following extension of the 'RELAY DATA' menu is
Concerning the communication of devices provided with
available:
software version 2.00 and subsequent, three different versions
are possible:
[MX3IPG2A ] relay type
- whitout any communication card (version [Sw Vers 2.00/01] software version
MX3IPG2A .11 e .12); ñ ò
- provided with LonWorks(TM) communication card (version [PLANT IDENTIFIER]
MX3IPG2A .61 e .62); [GenPan ] ðplant identifier
- provided with Modbus communication card (version ñ ò
MX3IPG2A .71 e .72); [SPEED 38400 Bb] ðspeed setting
The identification of the installed communication card is [PARITY NONE ] ðparity setting
automatic. ñ ò
When using an unit provided with LonWorks(TM) communication [DATA BIT 8 ] ðdata bit setting
card, it's required first to effect the relay wiring according to its [STOP BIT 1 ] ðstop bit setting
wiring diagram and later proceed with the configuration of all ñ ò
connected devices; the automatic configuration of connected [ADDRESS 111 ] ðaddress setting
[ ]
devices is possible by connecting a PC provided with PCLTA10
or SLTA10 card, in which CORMOX2 software has been On demand is available documentation about LonWorks(TM) and Modbus
installed. versions.
When using a device provided with Modbus communication
the configuration of each relay may be realized by the front
4.16 Fault recorder
interface, or by the IRMA2 program installed on a PC connected
The device can record the course of input currents (Ia, Ib, Ic, Io)
to the relay via front plug. The configuration may be realized
and the logic states of the 8 LED's, the 5 auxiliary relays, the
also on relays not jet connected together and may be eventually
3 digital inputs and the 3 additional timers. The total recording
organized in files together with all other settings.
time equals 2.5s, and can be divided into variable time before
start-up and variable time after start-up. The fault recorder
function can be started for: tstart, tripping, enabling of digital
Modbus communication card configuration requires:
inputs and timers. The selection of the starting parameters,
the graphic display and reset of fault recorder can be made
PARAMETER VALUE through a PC or a network. The function can even be reset by
interrupting the auxiliary voltage for a short while.
Speed 300 Baud
600 Baud
4.17 Checking tripping circuits for continuity
1200 Baud
2400 Baud The use of a digital input enabled by normal de-energizing
4800 Baud combined with one of the TX timers allows the tripping coil
9600 Baud circuit to be monitored for continuity, whether the breaker is
19200 Baud closed or open.
38400 Baud

Parity NONE
EVEN
ODD

Data Bit 7
8

Stop Bit 1
2

Address 1 - 255 (0 broadcast)

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5.LOCAL INTERFACE
The local interface is made up of:
- An LCD display unit organized on two lines of sixteen
characters each.
Through a special keyboard-controlled scanning, the dis-
play unit enables the settings to be read and changed, the
measurements, the counters, the logged events and the
diagnostic information to be read.
- A keyboard or keypad made up of six keys, five of which can
even be reached when the cover is fitted through a special
link.
In addition to the above-mentioned scanning, the keyboard
is also used to change the settings, to carry out tests that
require commands to be sent and stored indications to be
set to zero. The keys that can be reached when the cover is
fitted only allow for read-out and reset operations.
Key It scrolls the menu upwards or in-
creases a value, if the settings
change function is enabled. [ñ]
Key It scrolls the menu downwards or
decreases a value, if the settings
change function is enabled. [ò]
Key It scrolls the menu to the right or se-
lects the digit to be changed, if the
settings change function is enabled
[ð].
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Key It scrolls the menu to the left or selects
the digit to be changed, if the settings
change function is enabled. [ï]
Key It resets the stored LED signals if the
cause has been removed, or the par-
tial counters, if you are in the "display
counters" menu.
It takes the end relays to quiescent
state when they are set to bistable
operation.
Key If pressed for at least 2s, this key
enables the settings to be changed.
When the settings change is ena-
bled, the green LED (RUN) lights up
blinking. If pressed once again for at
least 2s, the system goes back to the
normal running conditions and, pro-
vided that a confirmation is given, the
new settings become the current
ones (the key can only be reached by
removing the cover). During the set-
ting change operations, the device
continues working with the old set-
tings. If the changes made are con-
firmed in the presence of a fault, they
are not made the current ones until
the event is over: the interrupt state is
signalled for 3s by a message on the
display unit, after which you are
prompted to confirm the changes
made.
If pressed upon feeding the device
with auxiliary voltage until a failure
message appears on the display,
this key inhibits the device from oper-
ating.
Keys If simultaneously
pressed for at least 2s, these keys
enable the protection to be tested.
When the testing activity is enabled,
the green LED (RUN) lights up blink-
ing.
If simultaneously pressed for at least
2s during the TEST routine, these
keys enable you to leave the protec-
tion testing mode.
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- Twelve LED's, four of which are rigorously dedicated to 6. LCD MENU STRUCTURE
general running functions.
- A four-pin connector in compliance with FCC 68. 6.1 MAIN READING MENU
By means of a special optoelectrical adapter, an optical The device has a main menu, leading to several sub-menus
fibre cable and a RS232 optical converter, it allows the (tree structure). All the displays can be made permanent .
device to be locally linked with a personal computer.
The P.C., through a special interface programme, makes [R Ω ] Present resistance value
it possible to read and change the settings, to read the [U- Un ] Present direct voltage value
measurements, the counters, the logged events, the diag- ñ ò
[MENU: ENGLISH] Dialogue language
nostic information and the fault recorder. [ ] ð change dialogue language
ñ ò
[DATE ] present date and time
[TIME ] ð change date and time
ñ ò
[SETTINGS: ] view settings in use
[ MAIN]
ñ ò
[SETTINGS READING] ð view main settings
[MAIN ]
ñ ò
[SETTINGS READING] ð view spare settings
[SPARE ]
ñ ò
[ MEASUREMENTS ] ð View/reset present and stored
[ ] measurements
ñ ò
[ COUNTERS ] ð view counters and
[ P=RESETTABLE ] reset partial counters
ñ ò
[ EVENTS ] ð view
[EVENTO 1=ULTIMO] stored events
ñ ò
[ OUTPUT RELAYS ] ð view output relay
[ ] settings
ñ ò
[ DIGITAL ] ð view digital input
[ INPUTS ] settings
ñ ò
[ LED ] ð view LED settings
[ ]
ñ ò
[ RELAY DATA ] ð view model - soft. release
[ ] and plant identifier
ñ ò
[ DIAGNOSTIC ] ð view faults
[ ] date of last change

6.1.1 Change dialogue language

The default language is ITALIAN.
Here follows an example showing how to change the dialogue
language. Suppose we wish to set ENGLISH as the desired
language.

a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message appears

on the display:
[MENU: ITALIAN ]
[ ]

b) By pressing the key ð the language change function is

enabled, and the following message appears on the display:
[MENU: ITALIAN ]
[ ]

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By pressing ò or ñ you scroll the stored languages menu. For j) By pressing ò the "change time" function is enabled. The
the purpose of our example, we must stop when the following steps are the same as those described in c) to i).
message is displayed: The device does not accept time or date settings that do not
[MENU: ENGLISH ]
exist.
[ ]
The time counting starts upon moving from the digits that make
d) By pressing ï you confirm the selected dialogue language up the time to the wording TIME at the beginning of the line.
and go back to the main menu. The following message appears
on the display: k) By pressing ï the changes made are confirmed and the
[MENU: ENGLISH ] system moves back to the main menu. The display will show:
[ ] [DATE 24/05/95]
[TIME 9:38:43]

6.1.2 Change date and time

6.1.3 Display settings in use
Access to "change date/time" is denied when the protection is
network-connected. If the network connection is made after a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows, for instance:
entering the change function, the local changes are not ena- [SETTINGS IN USE:]
[ MAIN]
bled.
Let us assume we wish to change the starting date 10/06/93 The second line will display the group of settings the device
into 24/05/95. currently uses.
Any <!> possibly displayed, notwithstanding the contents of the
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows: second line, indicates the device is working with the SPARE
[DATE 10/06/93] settings.
[TIME 9:38:43]
[SETTINGS IN USE:]
b) By pressing the key ð the change function is enabled and [ <!> MAIN]
the following message appears on the display:
[DATE 10/06/93] The device will continue working with the SPARE settings as
[TIME 9:38:43] long as the "change settings" command sent by the IN DIG1
digital input remains enabled. When the <!> characters disap-
c) By pressing ð select the value to be changed. To select the pear, the device restarts working with the group of settings
last digit that makes up the date, pressð six times, the displays displayed.
will show:
[DATE 10/06/93]
[TIME 9:38:43] 6.1.4 Display main settings
a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows:
d) By pressing ñ, increase the selected value. Hold the key [SETTINGS READING]
pressed until the display shows: [ MAIN ]
[DATE 10/06/95]
[TIME 9:38:43] b) By pressing ð, the main settings display sub-menu is
entered, by pressing ò or ñ the following sub-menu is scrolled:
e) By pressing ï , select the fourth digit that makes up the date, rated frequency fn
the display will show: direct rated voltage setting range (**) S..
[DATE 10/06/95] direct rated voltage Un
[TIME 9:38:43] first underresistance threshold R<
starting signalling delay R< tstart
f) By pressing ò, decrease the selected value until the display trip delay R< t1
shows: second underresistance threshold R<<
[DATE 10/05/95] starting signalling delay R<< tstart
[TIME 9:38:43] trip delay R<< t2
alternating overcurrent threshold I~>
g) By pressing ï twice further, select the second digit that starting signalling delay I~ > tstart
makes up the date, and the display will show: trip delay I~> t3
[DATE 10/06/95] first direct undervoltage threshold U-<
[TIME 9:38:43] U-< starting signalling delay tstart
trip delay U-< t4
h) By pressing ñ, change the selected value (upon reaching second direct undervoltage threshold U-<<
number 9, the tens will go up by one unit) until the display U-<< starting signalling delay tstart
shows: trip delay U-<< t5
[DATE 24/05/95] first direct overvoltage threshold U->
[TIME 9:38:43]
U-> starting signalling delay tstart
trip delay U-> t6
i) Press ï until you move to the beginning of the line. The
display will show:
[DATE 24/05/95]
[TIME 9:38:43]

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second direct overvoltage threshold U->> b) By pressing the key ð you will enter the measurement
U->> starting signalling delay tstart display menu, and by pressing the key ò or ñ the following sub-
trip delay U->> t7 menu will be scrolled across:
additional timer t_X1 present resistance value in Ohm R(*)
additional timer t_X2 present direct voltage in Un U-
additional timer t_X3 present injected alternating voltage value in Volt U~
min. pulse width of end relays t_IMP present injected alternating current in Ampere I~
injected overcurrent value in Ampere I~MAX
(**) the settings range relies on jumper S20, S21, S22 or S23
which are closed as follows: c) By pressing RESET you may cancel the maximum stored
jumper closed setting range values being displayed.
S20 30.00 - 300.00 V
S21 3.00 - 30.00 V
By pressing the key ï anywhere in the submenu, you will go
S22 0.30 - 3.00 V
S23 0.03 - 0.30 V back to the main reading menu:
[ MEASUREMENTS ]
[ ]
c) By pressing ï,anywhere in the sub-menu, you will go back
to the main viewing menu:
[SETTINGS READING] (*) When resistance cannot be measured, the symbol ---- will
[MAIN ] be displayed; when resistance exceeds 6500 Ohm, the sym-
bol >6500 Ω will be displayed.
6.1.5 Viewing spare settings
a) Press ò or ñ until the display unit shows: 6.1.7 Viewing counters
[SETTINGS READING] a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[SPARE ] [ COUNTERS ]
[P =RESETTABLE ]
b)Press the key ð to enter the spare setting viewing menu, then
press ò or ñ to scroll across the whole submenu that lists: b) By pressing the key ð you will enter the counter display sub-
menu, and by pressing the key ò or ñ the following sub-menu
first underresistance threshold R< will be vertically scrolled across:
starting signalling delay R< tstart
trip delay R< t1 total trips of first underresistance threshold R< T
second underresistance threshold R<< partial trips of first underresistance threshold R< P
starting signalling delay R<< tstart total trips of second underresistance threshold R<< T
trip delay R<< t2 partial trips of sec. underresistance threshold R<< P
alternating overcurrent threshold I~> total trips of alternating overcurrent threshold I~> T
starting signalling delay I~ > tstart partial trips of alternating overcurrent threshold I~ > P
trip delay I~> t3 total trips of first direct undervoltage threshold U-< T
first direct undervoltage threshold U-< partial trips of first direct undervoltage threshold U-< P
starting signalling delay U-< tstart total trips of sec. direct undervoltage threshold U-<< T
trip delay U-< t4 partial trips of sec. direct undervoltage threshold U-<< P
second direct undervoltage threshold U-<< total trips of first direct overvoltage threshold U-> T
starting signalling delay U-<< tstart part. trips of first direct overvoltage threshold U-> P
trip delay U-<< t5 total trips of sec. direct overvoltage threshold U->> T
first direct overvoltage threshold U-> partial trips of sec. direct overvoltage threshold U->>P
starting signalling delay U-> tstart
trip delay U-> t6 c) By pressing the RESET button, the partial counter being
second direct overvoltage threshold U->> displayed can be reset.
starting signalling delay U->> tstart
trip delay U->> t7 d) By pressing the key ï , you go back to the main display menu:
[ COUNTERS ]
Those parameters that are not present in the SPARE menu [ P =RESETTABLE ]
take the same values as the MAIN settings.

c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go back 6.1.8 Viewing events
to the main reading menu: a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows:
[ EVENTS ]
[SETTINGS READING] [EVENT 1=LAST]
[ SPARE ]
b) By pressing ð you enter the sub-menu where the eight
6.1.6 Display current and stored measured values events to be stored can be selected. The display shows:
[EVEN.1 DD/MM/YY ]
[ hh:mm:ss.xxx ]
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[ MEASUREMENTS ]
[ ]

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the first line displays the event number, the day, the month and timer tX1 overtime t_X1 TRIP
the year, whereas the second line lists the time, the minutes, timer tX2 overtime t_X2 TRIP
the seconds and thousandths of a second concerning the timer tX3 overtime t_X3 TRIP
event. first digital input fed IN DIG 1
second digital input fed IN DIG 2
c) By pressing the key ò or ñ, select the event to be displayed. third digital input fed IN DIG 3
Once the selection is made, press ð ; thus, you enter the event
display sub-menu, and by pressing ò or ñ the following sub- It is furthermore possible to display the output relays that bear
menu is scrolled: the following settings:
minimum pulse width t_IMP
tripped threshold TRIP bistable operation MEMOR
value of resistance in Ω when the trip occurred R_G
value of alternating current in A when the trip occurred I~G c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
direct voltage value in mult.of Un when the trip occurredU-_G back to the main reading menu:
[OUTPUT RELAYS]
[ ]
d) By pressing ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go back to
event display sub-menu; to display other events go through step
c) again. By pressingï anywhere in the sub-menu you go back 6.1.10 Viewing digital inputs
to the main reading menu: a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[ EVENTS ] [ DIGITAL ]
[EVENT 1=LAST] [ INPUTS ]

b) By pressing the key ð you enter the sub-menu that lists the
6.1.9 Display output relays
allocation of digital inputs. The following message appears on
a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows: the display:
[IN DIG 123]
[OUTPUT RELAYS] [ON ↑↑↑]
[ ]

b) By pressing ð you enter the sub-menu that displays the which stands for the enabling by normal energizing (↑) or de-
allocation of the auxiliary output relays. The display shows: energizing (↓) of each input.
[REL X12345] Press ò to scroll across the whole sub-menu, the display unit
[ON ↑↑↑↑↑] will show:
[BLOC. R< ]
[IN DIG ...]
which stands for the enabling by normal energizing (↑) or de-
energizing (↓) of each relay.
the first line contains the function that is associated with the
Press ò to scroll across the whole submenu, the display unit
digital inputs listed in the second line.
will show:
[R< START] By pressing the keys ò or ñ the sub-menu is scrolled.
[REL X..3.5] The functions that may be associated with the inputs are:

the first line displays the function that is associated with the first underresistance threshold trip lock BLOC. R<
relay or relays listed in the second line. second underresistance threshold trip lock BLOC. R<<
By pressing the keys ò or ñ the sub-menu is scrolled across. overcurrent threshold trip lock BLOC. I~>
The functions that can be associated with the output relays are: undervoltage threshold trip lock BLOC. u~<
overvoltage threshold trip lock BLOC. u~>
delayed start of first underresistance threshold R< START first direct undervoltage threshold trip lock BLOC. U-<
first underresistance threshold trip R< TRIP second direct undervoltage threshold trip lock BLOC. U-<<
delayed start of sec. underresistance threshold R<< START first direct overvoltage threshold trip lock BLOC. U->
second underresistance threshold trip R<< TRIP second direct overvoltage threshold trip lock BLOC. U->>
delayed start of injected overcurrent threshold I~> START timer tX1 start t_X1
alternating overcurrent threshold trip I~> TRIP timer tX2 start t_X2
undervoltage (diagnostics) threshold trip U~< TRIP timer tX3 start t_X3
overvoltage (diagnostics) threshold trip U~> TRIP Switching to spare settings SETTINGS SWITCH
delayed start of first direct undervoltage thresholdU-< START LED's and output relays reset RESET
first direct undervoltage threshold trip U-< TRIP
delayed start of sec. direct undervoltage thresholdU-<< START c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
sec. direct undervoltage threshold trip U-<< TRIP back to the main reading menu:
delayed start of first direct overvoltage threshold U-> START [ DIGITAL ]
[ INPUTS ]
first direct overvoltage threshold trip U-> TRIP
delayed start of sec. direct overvoltage thresholdU->> START
direct overvoltage threshold trip U->> TRIP 6.1.11 Display LED's
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message appears
on the display:
[ LED ]
[ ]

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b) By pressing the key ð you enter the sub-menu that displays 6.1.13 Diagnostic display
the LED allocation. The following messages will be displayed:
[I> START] 1) Fault location
[LED L..3..6.8]
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is
the first line displays the function that is associated with the displayed:
LED's listed in the second line. [ DIAGNOSTIC ]
[ ]
By pressing the keys ò or ñ, the sub-menu is vertically scrolled.
The functions that can be associated with the LED's are: In the presence of VITAL FAULTS, the device automatically
displays the window, without needing to enter the diagnostic
delayed start of first underresistance threshold R< START
menu.
first underresistance threshold trip R< TRIP
delayed start of sec. underresistance threshold R<< START
second underresistance threshold trip R<< TRIP b) By pressing the key ð you enter a sub-menu that displays
delayed start of injected overcurrent threshold I~> START the operating state of the relay. The display will show:
alternating overcurrent threshold trip I~> TRIP [LAST SETTING ]
undervoltage (diagnostics) threshold trip U~< TRIP [DD/MM/YY hh:mm]
overvoltage (diagnostics) threshold trip U~> TRIP the second line displays the day, the month, the year, the time
delayed start of first direct undervoltage thresholdU-< START
and the minutes of the time when last change was made to the
first direct undervoltage threshold trip U-< TRIP
settings.
delayed start of sec. direct undervoltage thresholdU-<< START
sec. direct undervoltage threshold trip U-<< TRIP
delayed start of first direct overvoltage threshold U-> START c) By pressing the key ò once again, if the device has not
first direct overvoltage threshold trip U-> TRIP detected any failure, the following message will be displayed:
[ RUNNING ]
delayed start of sec. direct overvoltage thresholdU->> START [ ]
direct overvoltage threshold trip U->> TRIP
timer tX1 overtime t_X1 TRIP If NON-VITAL FAULTS are detected, the following message will
timer tX2 overtime t_X2 TRIP be displayed:
timer tX3 overtime t_X3 TRIP [FAULT ]
first digital input fed IN DIG 1 [ABCDE.....KL ]
second digital input fed IN DIG 2
third digital input fed IN DIG 3 whereas, if VITAL FAULTS are detected, the <!> characters will
be displayed, too:
It is furthermore possible to display the LED's that bear the [FAULT <!>]
following settings: [.....FGHIJ... ]
bistable operation MEMOR
The second line displays one or more fault identification
c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go codes.
back to the main reading menu: The following table provides the fault codes and the corre-
[ LED ] sponding fault description:
[ ]
Code fault description
A X1 relay coil interrupted or related driver
6.1.12 Viewing relay data B X2 relay coil interrupted or related driver
a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows: C X3 relay coil interrupted or related driver
[ RELAY DATA ] D X4 relay coil interrupted or related driver
[ ]
E X5 relay coil interrupted or related driver
F internal feeder failure
b) By pressing the key ð you enter a sub-menu where the G EEPROM failure
protection model and the software release are displayed: H Internal RAM failure
[MX3IPG2A ] I External RAM failure
[Soft Rel. 1.00]
J Analogue to Digital converter
K communication board failure or enabled but
c) By pressing the key ò once again, the second line will display
not configured
the alphanumeric identification code that the user gave to the
L internal clock failure
device, for instance:
[PLANT IDENTIFIER]
[CELL No. 17bis ] If jumper S6 (see fig.2) that enables the communication board
is connected when the board is not present, the K code shows
d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go up, as if a failure were detected in the board.
back to the main reading menu:
[ RELAY DATA ]
[ ] d) As far as the NON-VITAL FAULTS are concerned, by pressing
the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu you go back to the main
display menu:
[ DIAGNOSTIC ]
[ ]

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whereas, as regards the VITAL FAULTS, you can only leave the ñ ò
diagnostic sub-menu, if the device allows you to do that, by [ RELAY DATA ] ð setting of
entering the “settings change” menu. [ ] alphanumeric code
ñ ò
2) Inhibited device [ LCD ] ð permanent display back-lighting
[AUTOMATIC RETURN] (LCD) enabled
The condition of “inhibited device” is displayed as follows:
[FAULT <!>]
[..............P ]
By pressing the key anywhere in the changing
This condition can only be reset by entering the "settings menus for at least 2 seconds, you go back to the main display
change“ menu (it is however necessary to confirm when you menu, but you are first prompted to confirm or discard the
are prompted to SAVE CHANGES, although no setting has changes made:
been changed). [NEW SET.CONFIRM?]
[< NO YES >]
Warning: even simply view the set parameters from the
“settings change” menu, since upon leaving this condition, the By pressing ï all the changes made are discarded, whereas
device will not be inhibited any longer. by pressing ð the changes made are confirmed.
If, beside inhibiting the device, you have also deconfigured it, The green LED (RUN) stops blinking and becomes perma-
the return to operation causes a fault K message to be nent.
displayed until the unit is configured anew (see paragraph If upon confirming the changes, a fault is detected, the settings
4.14). are not accepted as long as the fault event persists. This state
is signalled for 3s by the following message:

6.2 MAIN SETTING CHANGE MENU [SETTINGS CHANGE]

By pressing the key anywhere in the display menus
for at least 2s, the main settings change menu is entered.
Thence, several sub-menus can be entered (tree- structure).
When the settings change function is enabled, the green LED
(RUN) lights up blinking.
If the settings change menu is already acceded through a PC
or a network, any local change is inhibited, and the following
message will be displayed:
[DELAYED ]
once the event is over, you are prompted to confirm the
changes made again.
If the transfer is interrupted is due to a digital input being
enabled which cannot be disabled at the moment and you
need to change the settings, the device must be inhibited; after
that, you can start changing the settings (see paragraphs 4.14
and 6.1.13).

[SETTINGS CHANGE] Note: the “change settings” function can even be implemented
[NOT AVAILABLE ] when the device is “forced” to use the SPARE SETTINGS. In
such a case, the system only interrupts the selection of
The access priority to the changing function among PC, net- SETTINGS IN USE: MAIN until the external forcing signal
work and keyboard is time-dependent. disappears. If a setting is changed when the system is “forced”
from the outside, the following message is displayed:
During the settings change operations, the device continues
working with the old settings. [SPARE SETTINGS]
All the displays can be made permanent. [FROM EXT.CONTROL]

[SETTINGS IN USE:] settings in use All the following examples take their start from the main
[ MAIN] ð select of current setting group settings change menu.
ñ ò
[SETTINGS CHANGE] ð change main settings
[MAIN ] 6.2.1 Select current settings group
ñ ò a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is dis-
[SETTINGS CHANGE] ð change spare settings played:
[SPARE ] [SETTINGS IN USE:]
ñ ò [ MAIN]
[ OUTPUT RELAYS ] ð output relays
[ ] settings b) After pressing the key ð, the current settings can start being
ñ ò changed. The following message is displayed:
[DIGITAL INPUTS ] ð digital inputs [SETTINGS IN USE:]
[ MAIN]
[ ] settings
ñ ò
c) By pressing ò or ñ, the following message is displayed:
[ LED ] ð LED's settings [SETTINGS IN USE:]
[ ] [ SPARE]

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d) By pressing the key ï the new selection is confirmed, and By pressing ñ the digit is changed (on reaching number 9 the
the system goes back to the main settings change menu. The units will increase by 1) until the display unit shows:
following message is displayed: [R< ON ]
[SETTINGS IN USE:] [R< 1015 Ω ]
[ SPARE]
Press ï to move back to the beginning of the line and go back
6.2.2 Change main settings to the main editing menu:
[SETTINGS CHANGE]
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is [MAIN ]
displayed:
[SETTINGS CHANGE]
Warning:
[MAIN ]
In the event of the direct rated voltage setting range being
b) By pressing the key ð , you enter the main settings change changed, please remember to move the internal jumper
sub-menu, which contains all the parameters already listed in (S20....S23) as follows:
§ 6.1.3.
jumper closed setting range
c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ , you can vertically scroll the sub- S20 30.00 - 300.00 V
menu, and by pressing the key ð you can start changing the S21 3.00 - 30.00 V
displayed parameter. The change can be made by pressing S22 0.30 - 3.00 V
the keys ò or ñ . S23 0.03 - 0.30 V
The movement of the jumper causes the setting to be changed,
as the latter is multiplied times 10d where d is the distance
d) By repeatedly pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-
between the old and the new jumper, for instance:
menu, you go back to the main changing menu: old setting
[SETTINGS CHANGE] jumper S20
[MAIN ]
setting range 30-300 V
set Un 165 V
Example of setting new setting
Let us suppose we need to enable and set the rotor ground jumper S23
threshold R< to 1015 Ohm starting from an initial setting of setting range 0.03-0.30 V
990, OFF. set Un 165 x 10(20-23)= 0.16 V
Go through steps a) and b)
Press ò or ñ until the threshold to be changed is selected on 6.2.3 Change spare settings
display: a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is
[R< OFF] displayed:
[R< 0990 Ω ]
[SETTINGS CHANGE]
[SPARE ]
Press ð to start changing the selected setting I>>>,the display
unit will show: b) By pressing the key ð , you enter the spare settings change
[R< OFF] sub-menu, which contains all the parameters already listed in
[R< 0990 Ω ] § 6.1.5.

Press ò or ñ to set it ON and the display will show: c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ ,you can vertically scroll the sub-
[R< ON ]
[R< 0990 Ω ] menu, and by pressing the key ð you can start changing the
displayed parameter. The change can be made by pressing
Press ï to move back to the beginning of the line. Thus, by the keys ò or ñ .
pressing ò, you may move to the second line. The settings change procedure mirrors that described in the
Press ð to select the digit to be changed. example applying to the main settings.
In our case, by pressing 4 times the key ð, the display unit will
show: d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
[R< ON ] back to the main settings change menu:
[R< 0990 Ω ] [SETTINGS CHANGE]
[SPARE ]
Press ñ to increase the selected numberuntil the value re-
quired by our example is reached: 6.2.4 Set output relays
[R< ON ]
[R< 0995 Ω ] a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[OUTPUT RELAYS]
[ ]
Now, by pressing ï you select the third digit making up the
setting, the display unit will show:
[R< ON ]
[R< 0995 Ω ]

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b) By pressing the key ð , you enter the output relay setting sub- c) By pressing the key ò or ñ the sub-menu is vertically
menu, which contains all the parameters already listed in § scrolled, and by pressing the key ð, you can start changing
6.1.5 the selected parameter. The change can be made by pressing
the key ò or ñ.
c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ , you can vertically scroll the sub-
menu, and by pressing the key ð you can start changing the To switch from the main settings to the backup settings, the
displayed parameter. The change can be made by pressing digital input number 1 (IN DIG 1) must be used
the keys ò or ñ. SETTINGS SWITCH
To reset the LEDs and the auxiliary relays, the digital input
number 3 (IN DIG 3) must be used.
d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
RESET(LED+Xmem)
back to the main settings change menu:
[OUTPUT RELAYS]
[ ] The setting procedure mirrors that described in the example
of output relay configuration.
Example of allocation
Consider we need to allocated the trip of the overcurrent d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
back to the main changing menu:
threshold R< to output relay X5 starting from an initial setting
[ DIGITAL INPUT ]
of R< allocated to X2 [ ]
Go through steps a) and b) until the display unit shows:
[R< TRIP]
[REL X.2...] 6.2.6 LED Settings
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
Each position after letter X is an output relay. More relays may [ LED ]
be allocated to one function. [ ]
Press ð to move to the relay you wish to associate.
b) By pressing the key ð , the LED setting sub-menu, which
In our case, by pressing the key ð five times, the display unit contains the parameters already listed in § 6.1.10., is entered.
will show:
[R< TRIP] c) By pressing the key ò or ñ the sub-menu is vertically
[REL X.2...]
scrolled, and by pressing the key ð, you can start changing
By pressing ò or ñ the selected relay X5 is dissociated and the the displayed parameter. The change can be made by press-
display unit will show: ing the key ò or ñ .
[R< TRIP] The setting procedure mirrors that described in the example
[REL X.2..5] of output relays setting.

By pressing ï you select the second relay, the display unit will d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu , you go
show: back to the main changing menu:
[R< TRIP] [ LED ]
[REL X.2..5] [ ]

Press ò or ñ to dissociate the selected relay, the display unit

will show: 6.2.7 Set alphanumeric code
[R< TRIP] a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[REL X....5] [ RELAY DATA ]
[ ]
Press ï to move back to the beginning of the lineand return to
the main editing menu: b) By pressing the key ð, you can change/set an alphanumeric
[OUTPUT RELAYS] code that identifies the device. The display will show, for
[ ] instance:
[PLANT IDENTIFIER]
[CELL N. 17bis ]
6.2.5 Set digital inputs
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows: c) By further pressing the key ð you select the character(s) to
[ DIGITAL INPUT ] be changed, and by pressing ò or ñ all the capital and small
[ ] letters of the alphabet, all the numbers and some special
characters, among which the blank space, are vertically scrolled.
b) b) By pressing the key ð , you enter the digital input setting
sub-menu, which contains all the parameters already listed in
d) By pressing the key ï, the cursor moves back to the
§ 6.1.10.
beginning of the line (no character selected), and by further
pressing the key ï , you go back to the main changing menu:
[ RELAY DATA ]
[ ]

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6.2.8 LCD back-lighting

By pressing the two keys for two seconds
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[ LCD ] anywhere in the test menu, the TEST function is disabled. The
[AUTOMATIC RETURN] green LED (RUN) stops blinking, and the system goes back
to the main display menu.
b) By pressing the key ð, you can set the LCD back-lighting
to permanent (OFF) or timed (ON). Let us assume the display
shows:
[ ON ]
[ ]
c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ, the current setting can be
changed:
[ OFF]
[ ]

d) By pressing the key ï, you go back to the main changing

menu:
[ LCD ]
[AUTOMATIC RETURN]

6.3 TEST MENU

By pressing the keys for at least 2s

anywhere in the main reading menus, the TEST function,

which is highlighted by the blinking of the green LED (RUN),
is enabled.

[TEST LED]
[ YES >] ð TEST LED’s L1-L8 and display
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X1]
[ YES >] ð TEST relay X1
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X2]
[ YES >] ð TEST relay X2
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X3]
[ YES >] ð TEST relay X3
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X4]
[ YES >] ð TEST relay X4
ñ ò
[TEST RELAY X5]
[ YES >] ð TEST relay X5

The test to be carried out on the auxiliary relay X.. makes the
latter trip, so that the associated command and/or signal can
be sent. That is why, before running it, the systems prompts
you to further confirm its execution:
[ ARE YOU SURE? ]
[< NO YES >]

If, upon confirming the execution, some starting or tripping

commands are already present or a digital input combined
with a timer proves to be enabled, the test is not performed, and
this condition is signalled by the following message:
[TEST ]
[NOT AVAILABLE ]

The LED and display test makes them light up for two seconds.
Therefore, it can be run at any time during operation

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7. APPLICATION AND USE 8. INSTALLATION - TRANSPORT

The device is suitable to detect the ground rotor faults for
synchronous machines.
It is also suitable to monitor direct voltage (Vaux)
8.1 ESD Electrostatic charges
The relay uses electronic components that are highly sensitive
to electrostatic charges. Therefore, the operator who happens
to handle the moving part of the equipment and come in contact
with the electronic circuits, must take preventive measures to
avoid damaging the relay:
- before removing the movable part, the operator must reach
the same potential as the equipment by touching the case
- avoid touching electronic components, printed circuit
boards and connectors, as far as this is possible. Handle
it by using the mechanical frame.
- lay the device on surfaces that are antistatic or feature the
same potential as the operator's.
- only store and transport the relay by using the special
antistatic bag.

Special electronic devices require the operator and the unit to

be both grounded along with any measuring instrument, when
this is possible.
As far as the following action is possible and reasonable, do
not pull out the moving part from the casing to avoid causing
mechanical and electrostatic damages to the protection.

8.2 Acceptance - storage

Although protective relays are generally of robust construction,
they require a careful treatment prior to installation on site,
since they must be carefully packed and unpacked, without
applying any force and using suitable tools.
Once supplied, the relays must be thoroughly inspected to
ensure that they have not undergone shipping damages.
If the relays are not immediately installed upon reception, they
must be stored in places free from dust and moisture, in their
original packing.
Storage temperature: -25°C + 80°C.

8.3 Assembling and connection

- Remove the protective cover until the four fastening holes
become visible.
- Place the equipment into the hole of the panel-board and
secure it by fastening the four screws (see fig. 6)
- Connect the ground screw of the equipment to the protection
ground of the panel-board using connectors of suitable gauge
(>4mm2) and as short as possible (<1m).
- The connections must be made through the screw or Faston
connections of the interface terminal blocks. In the event of
Faston wiring, the cover that provides the terminal block with
the IP20 protection class must be placed before the Faston is
connected to the relay. In the event of screw wiring, the side fins
of the IP20 cover that correspond to the wired terminals must
be removed or folded.
The assembling and wiring must be carried out according to
the best workmanship.

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9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK
The relay is supplied with factory settings and configurations
as indicated in tables A, B and C (factory settings).
These settings may happen not to match the specific system
where the unit is to be placed. Therefore, the relay settings
must be changed in compliance with the tables D, E and F for
customer’s use, which must be used as a support to develop
a customized setting scheme.
9.1 Safety regulations
During the equipment tests and the start-up, the general safety
regulations applicable to electrical systems must be com-
plied with. Failure to comply with these regulations might
cause harm to the working staff and damage to property. All the
inspections and tests must only be carried out by specially
trained staff.
9.2 Checking nameplate ratings
Inquire whether the equipment ratings are consistent with
those of the system, namely:
- the auxiliary voltage
- the auxiliary voltage of the attachment X2/IPG2A
- the direct rated voltage, the check shall be carried out by
checking the position of the jumper located on the board (see
fig. 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d). warning: any wrong position of the jumper
as to the set values is likely to damage the device.
- the presence of the special jumper S6, see figure 2, if the
communication board is provided and the network is present.
I WARNING
hazardous voltages may remain in the device even when the
latter has been de-energized or pulled out of its casing
(capacitor's storage)
9.3 Final test with gauging of the attachment X2/IPG2A
Inject auxiliary voltage into the device.
On switching on, after a long time of power failure, the device
can indicate an 'L' type fault (internal clock), a NON-VITAL
FAULT which does not affect the remaining functions: by
updating DATE and TIME, the normal service conditions are
restored.
If the system is running and the relay settings are unknown, the
unit must be inhibited from operating before feeding it with
voltage by pressing the “settings change” key (see § 4.14 and
6.1.13 clause 2) to avoid troubles.
Select the rated frequency of the system on the device, set the
rated current and the rated direct voltage.
Load the settings and configure the relays, the LED’s and the
digital inputs as per the design plans.
Since the unit is equipped with a self-monitoring system, all
hardware and software failures possibly occurring are auto-
matically detected; this makes it useless to test the thresholds
for accuracy, which can however be tested by making refer-
ence to the tolerances specified on the catalogue.
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The following tests are however recommended:
Power supply unit test
- Check that the burden of the auxiliary voltage circuit falls
within the 5 to 10W range as far as the d.c. supply is
concerned, and within the 10 to 20VA range as far as the a.c.
supply is concerned.
The feeder is protected by a special 5x20 2 A rapid fuse,
class IEC127/II, as regards the unit with 19-100Vcc (or 19-
72Vca) auxiliary voltage, and a 1A fuse as regards the unit
with 64-300Vcc (or 64-275Vca) auxiliary voltage.
Gauging the attachment X2/IPG2A
- connect to one another terminals 9B-10B-12B of the
attachment X2/IPG2A
- inject the (alternating) auxiliary voltage into the attachment
X2/IPG2A
- ensure that the connection between the attachment X2/
IPG2A and the device MX3IPG2A is correct
- enter the main Settings Change mode (see 6.2 - 6.2.2)
-press ò until the following message is displayed:
[ CALIBRATION ]
[X2/IPG2A YES >]
-press ð, the display unit will show:
[ CONFIRM? ]
[< NO YES >]
-press ð
- remove the connection among terminals 9B-10B-12B of
the attachment X2/IPG2A
- leave Settings Change
Checking connections
- Connect between rotor winding and mass a resistance
that ranges between 200 and 6500 Ohm in value and check
it matches the values displayed in the MEASUREMENT
menu.
- Inject a direct voltage into the input (terminals 10-9) and
check it matches the values displayed in the MEASURE-
MENT menu.
- Test each output relay through the procedure given in the
TEST MENU paragraph, simultaneously test the related
external circuit.
- Check the wiringof the digital inputs to ensure it matchesthe
provisions of the design plans.
If the relay has not worked correctly or shows VITAL failures,
it must be put out of order and sent back to the factory for repair
or re-gauging.
The presence of a NON-VITAL fault does not cause an ill-timed
operation, but demands an analysis of the fault type to assess
its importance (for instance, a failing end relay should be
replaced with another end relay that is not currently being used
or, else, whose function is not strictly required).
The possibility of exchanging the relays makes it possible to
maintain the protection scheme working during repairs, so
that any faulty relay can be replaced with a new one of the same
type.
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To complete the start-up stage, before setting the system at

work, ensure that:
- the device settings match the design specifications.
- the device bears the correct plant-identifying alphanu-
meric code.
- all the device memories (LED’s, maximum values, partial
counters and wear index) are reset.
- the green Uaux and RUN LED’s are lit up with permanent
light; in the event of network connection, the green RxTx LED
must be lit up, too.
- the LED’s indicating labels and the device rating plate
display the correct information.
You can leave the relay with the display showing any of the
windows of the main reading menu.

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SETTING RANGE OF Un: 30 - 300 V SETTING RANGE OF Un: 3 - 30 V

Position of jumper n S20 Position of jumper n S21

TOP SIDE TOP SIDE

RELAY RELAY
FRONT FRONT

fig. 4a fig. 4b

SETTING RANGE OF Un: 0.3 - 3 V SETTING RANGE OF Un: 0.03 - 0.3 V

Position of jumper n S22 Position of jumper n S23

TOP SIDE TOP SIDE

RELAY RELAY
FRONT FRONT

fig. 4c fig. 4d

Warning:
jumpers n S1 - S3 - S7 shall not be removed (as per the original
factory settings)

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fig. 5

Warning:
In the event of one sole polarity of the rotor winding (BRUSHLESS
energizer) being available, the injectors (terminals 9B - 10B)
shall be connected to one another.

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OVERALL DIMENSIONS

The casing can even be mounted

on a 19" rack panel, R4MX3 type,
4U in height

DRILLING DIME TERMINALS

fig. 6
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS AND DRILLING DIME - ATTACHMENT X2

HOLES HOLES

DRILLING WITH REAR CONNECTIONS DRILLING WITH REAR CONNECTIONS

fig. 7

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WARNING:
The factory settings may prove not to suit the system. Therefore, the device must be configured anew upon installation

tab. A - FACTORY SETTINGS

RELAY CONTROL MATRIX LED'S

1 2 3 4 5 DESCRIZIONE FUNZIONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
X del. start of first underresistance threshold R< START
X first underresistance threshold trip R< TRIP X
X del. start of 2dn underresistance threshold R<< START
X 2nd underresistance threshold trip R<< TRIP X
overcurrent threshold start I~ > START
X overcurrent threshold trip I~ > TRIP X
X undervoltage threshold trip U~ < TRIP X
X overvoltage threshold trip U~ > TRIP X
del. start of first dir. undervolt. threshold U-< START
X scatto first dir. undervoltage threshold U-< TRIP X
del. start of second dir. undervolt. threshold U-<< START
X second dir. undervoltage threshold trip U-<< TRIP X
del. start of first dir. overvoltage threshold U-> START
X first dir. overvoltage threshold trip U-> TRIP X
del. start of second dir. overvoltage thresh. U->> START
X second dir. overvoltage threshold trip U->> TRIP X
timer tX1 overtime t_X1 TRIP
timer tX2 overtime t_X2 TRIP
timer tX3 overtime t_X3 TRIP
first digital input fed IN DIG 1
second digital input fed IN DIG 2
third digital input fed IN DIG 3
minimum pulse width t_IMP / / / / / / / /
bistable operation MEMOR X X X X X X X
normally energized end relays

/ not to be allocated
normally de-energized end relays X allocated

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WARNING:
The factory settings may prove not to suit the system. Therefore, the device must be configured anew upon installation

tab. B - TABLE OF SETTINGS

CONTROL MATRIX DIGITAL

INPUTS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3
input enabled by normal de-energizing
first underresistance threshold trip lock BLOC. R<
sec. underresistance threshold trip lock BLOC. R<<
overcurrent threshold trip lock BLOC. I~ >
overvoltage threshold trip lock BLOC. U~ >
undervoltage threshold trip lock BLOC. U~ <
first dir. undervolt. threshold trip lock BLOC.U-<
sec. dir. undervolt. thr. trip lock BLOC.U-<<
first dir. overvolt. threshold trip lock BLOC.U->
sec. dir. overvolt. threshold trip lock BLOC.U->>
timer tX1 start t_X1
timer tX2 start t_X2
timer tX3 start t_X3
switching to spare settings SETTINGS SWITCH / /
reset LED's and output relays RESET (LED+Xmem) / / X

/ not to be allocated
X allocated

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WARNING:
The factory settings may prove not to suit the system. Therefore, the device must be configured anew upon installation

tab. C - FACTORY SETTINGS

TABELLA DI REGOLAZIONE
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MAIN SPARE
ON OFF VALUE ON OFF VALUE
rated frequency fn 50 Hz / / /
direct voltage range IN_U- S20 / / /
direct rated voltage Un- 110 V / / /

first underresistance threshold R< X 2000 Ohm X 2000 Ohm

starting signalling delay R< tstart 0s 0s
trip delay R< t1 10 s 10 s
second underresistance threshold R<< X 500 Ohm X 500 Ohm
starting signalling delay R<< tstart 0s 0s
trip delay R<< t2 3s 3s
overcurrent threshold I~> X 0.022 A X 0.022 A
starting signalling delay I~ > tstart 0s 0s
trip delay I~> t3 5s 5 s
first dir. undervoltage threshold U-< X 0.8 Un X 0.8 Un
starting signalling delay U-< tstart 0s 0 s
trip delay U-< t4 5s 5 s
second dir. undervoltage threshold U-<< X 0.7 Un X 0.7 Un
starting signalling delay U-<< tstart 0s 0s
trip delay U-<< t5 1s 1s
first dir. overvoltage threshold U-> X 1.15 Un X 1.15 Un
starting signalling delay U->> tstart 0s 0s
trip delay U->> t6 5s 5s
second dir. overvoltage threshold U->> X 01.2 Un X 1.2 Un
starting signalling delay U->> tstart 0s 0s
trip delay U->> t7 1s 1s
min. pulse width of end relays t_imp 0.1 s / / /
additional timer t_X1 1s / / /
additional timer t_X2 5s / / /
additional timer t_X3 10 s / / /
fault recorder trigger TRIP / / /
fault recorder pretrigger delay 2s / / /

/ not to be allocated: the same settings as the

settings: MAIN timed LCD backlighting: OFF MAIN ones apply

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tab. D

RELAY CONTROL MATRIX LED'S

1 2 3 4 5 DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
delayed start of first underresistance thr. R< START
first underresistance threshold trip R< TRIP
delayed start of sec. underres. threshold R<< START
first underresistance threshold trip R<< TRIP
overcurrent threshold start I~ > START
overcurrent threshold trip I~ > TRIP
undervoltage threshold trip U~ < TRIP
overvoltage threshold trip U~ > TRIP
del.st. first dir. undervoltage threshold U-< START
first dir. undervoltage threshold trip U-< TRIP
del.st. second dir. undervoltage threshold U-<< START
sec. dir. undervoltage threshold trip U-<< TRIP
del.st. first dir. overvolt. threshold U-> START
first dir. overvolt. threshold trip U-> TRIP
del.st. sec. dir. overvolt. threshold U->> START
second dir. overvolt. threshold trip U->> TRIP
timer tX1 overtime t_X1 TRIP
timer tX2 overtime t_X2 TRIP
timer tX3 overtime t_X3 TRIP
first digital input fed IN DIG 1
second digital input fed IN DIG 2
third digital input fed IN DIG 3
min. pulse width t_IMP / / / / / / / /
bistable operation MEMOR
normally energized end relays

normally de-energized end relays

normally energized end relays / not to be allocated

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tab. E

CONTROL MATRIX DIGITAL

INPUTS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3
input enabled by normal de-energizing
first underres. threshold trip lock BLOC. R<
sec. underres. threshold trip lock BLOC. R<<
overcurrent threshold trip lock BLOC. I ~>
overvoltage threshold trip lock BLOC. U ~>
undervoltage threshold trip lock BLOC. U ~<
first dir. underv. threshold trip lock BLOC.U-<
sec. dir. underv. threshold trip lock BLOC.U-<<
first dir. overv. threshold trip lock BLOC.U->
sec. dir. overv. threshold trip lock BLOC.U->>
timer tX1 start t_X1
timer tX2 start t_X2
timer tX3 start t_X3
switching to spare settings SETTINGS SWITCH / /
reset LED's and output relays RESET (LED+Xmem) / /

/ not to be allocated

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tab. F

TABLE OF SETTINGS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MAIN SPARE
ON OFF VALUE ON OFF VALUE
rated frequency fn / / /
direct voltage range IN_U- / / /
direct rated voltage Un- / / /

first underresistance threshold R<

starting signalling delay R< tstart
trip delay R< t1
second underresistance threshold R<<
starting signalling delay R<< tstart
trip delay R<< t2
overcurrent threshold I~>
starting signalling delay I~ > tstart
trip delay I~> t3
first dir. undervoltage threshold U-<
starting signalling delay U-< tstart
trip delay U-< t4
second dir. undervoltage threshold U-<<
starting signalling delay U-<< tstart
trip delay U-<< t5
first dir. overvoltage threshold U->
starting signalling delay U->> tstart
trip delay U->> t6
second dir. overvoltage threshold U->>
starting signalling delay U->> tstart
trip delay U->> t7
min. pulse width of end relays t_imp / / /
additional timer t_X1 / / /
additional timer t_X2 / / /
additional timer t_X3 / / /
fault recorder trigger / / /
fault recorder pretrigger delay / / /

settings: MAIN timed LCD backlighting: ON / not to be allocated: the same settings as
settings: SPARE timed LCD backlighting: OFF the MAIN ones apply

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APPENDIX A - Network data exchange

DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

Identification
commercial name relay--> centre AR
plant identifier relay--> centre AR
direct voltage range relay--> centre AR

Setting data (main and spare)

settings in use relay--> centre--> relay AR
date of last change relay--> centre--> relay AR
time of last change relay--> centre--> relay AR
language in use relay--> centre--> relay AR
rated frequency relay--> centre--> relay AR
direct rated voltage relay--> centre--> relay AR
LCD setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
min. pulse width of end relay relay--> centre--> relay AR
timer t_X1 delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
timer t_X2 delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
timer t_X3 delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
first underresistance threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
first underresistance threshold value relay--> centre--> relay AR
first underresistance threshold starting delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
trip delay per first underresistance threshold relay--> centre--> relay AR
second underresistance threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
second underresistance threshold value relay--> centre--> relay AR
second underresistance threshold starting delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
trip delay for second underresistance threshold relay--> centre--> relay AR
overcurrent threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
overcurrent threshold value relay--> centre--> relay AR
overcurrent threshold starting delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
overcurrent threshold trip delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
first dir. undervoltage threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
first dir. undervoltage threshold value relay--> centre--> relay AR
first dir. undervoltage threshold starting delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
trip delay for first dir. undervoltage threshold relay--> centre--> relay AR
second dir. undervoltage threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
second dir. undervoltage threshold value relay--> centre--> relay AR
second dir. undervoltage threshold starting delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
trip delay for second dir. undervoltage threshold relay--> centre--> relay AR
first dir. overvoltage threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
first dir. overvoltage threshold value relay--> centre--> relay AR
first dir. overvoltage threshold starting delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
trip delay for dir. overvoltage threshold relay--> centre--> relay AR
second dir. overvoltage threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
second dir. overvoltage threshold value relay--> centre--> relay AR
second dir. overvoltage threshold starting delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
trip delay for second dir. overvoltage threshold relay--> centre--> relay AR

Present measurementsi
resistance relay--> centre T e AR
direct voltage relay--> centre T e AR
alternating voltage relay--> centre T e AR
alternating current relay--> centre T e AR

Maximum measurements
overcurrent relay--> centre AR

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DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

Event log recorder

date / time of event relay--> centre VP and AR
first underresistance threshold start relay--> centre VP and AR
first underresistance threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
second underresistance threshold start relay--> centre VP and AR
second underresistance threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
overcurrent threshold start relay--> centre VP and AR
overcurrent threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
alternating undervoltage threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
alternating overvoltage threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
first direct overvoltage threshold start relay--> centre VP and AR
first direct undervoltage threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
second direct undervoltage threshold start relay--> centre VP and AR
second direct undervoltage threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
first direct overvoltage threshold start relay--> centre VP and AR
first direct overvoltage threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
second direct overvoltage threshold start relay--> centre VP and AR
second direct overvoltage threshold trip relay--> centre VP and AR
state of digital input 1 relay--> centre VP and AR
state of digital input 2 relay--> centre VP and AR
state of digital input 3 relay--> centre VP and AR
state of timer tX_1 relay--> centre VP and AR
state of timer tX_2 relay--> centre VP and AR
state of timer tX_3 relay--> centre VP and AR

States
first underresistance threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
second underresistance threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
undercurrent threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
alternating undervoltage threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
alternating overvoltage threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
first direct undervoltage threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
second direct undervoltage threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
first direct overvoltage threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
second overvoltage threshold trip relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of digital input 1 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of digital input 2 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of digital input 3 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of timer tX_1 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of timer tX_2 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)
state of timer tX_3 relay--> centre AV (a.p.)

Locks
first underresistance threshold lock centre--> relay AV
second underresistance threshold lock centre--> relay AV
overcurrent threshold lock centre--> relay AV
first direct undervoltage threshold lock centre--> relay AV
second direct undervoltage threshold lock centre--> relay AV
first direct overvoltage threshold lock centre--> relay AV
second direct overvoltage threshold lock centre--> relay AV

Counters
total trips of first underresistance threshold relay--> centre AR
partial trips of first underresistance threshold relay--> centre AR
total trips of second underresistance threshold relay--> centre AR
partial trips of second underresistance threshold relay--> centre AR
total trips of overcurrent threshold relay--> centre AR
partial trips of overcurrent threshold relay--> centre AR
total trips of first direct undervoltage threshold relay--> centre AR
partial trips of first direct undervoltage threshold relay--> centre AR
total trips of second direct undervoltage threshold relay--> centre AR
partial trips of second direct undervoltage threshold relay--> centre AR
total trips of first direct overvoltage threshold relay--> centre AR
partial trips of first direct overvoltage threshold relay--> centre AR
total trips of second direct overvoltage threshold relay--> centre AR
partial trips of second direct overvoltage threshold relay--> centre AR

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DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

Events
date relay--> centre AR
time relay--> centre AR
tripped threshold relay--> centre AR
resistance value relay--> centre AR
rated voltage value relay--> centre AR

Output relay
X1 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
X2 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
X3 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
X4 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
X5 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR

LED's
L1 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L2 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L3 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L4 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L5 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L6 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L7 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
L8 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR

Digital inputs
input 1 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 1 setting On HIGH/LOW relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 2 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 2 setting setting On HIGH/LOW relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 3 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 3 setting On HIGH/LOW relay--> centre--> relay AR

Diagnostics relay--> centre AV

Reset
LED's centre--> relay AR
relay centre--> relay AR
resettable counters centre--> relay AR
maximum measurements centre--> relay AR

Commands
output relays enabling centre--> relay AV and AR
settings switch centre--> relay AV
settings switch survival delay centre--> relay AR

Fault recorder
fault recorder starting parameters relay--> centre--> relay AR
fault recorder pretrigger delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
fault recorder trigger command centre--> relay AR
fault recorder reset time centre--> relay AR
fault recorder data relay--> centre AR

Clock
date centre--> relay S
time centre--> relay S
date relay--> centre AR
time relay--> centre AR

KEY
AR aperiodic message
AV (a.p.) aperiodic variable sent upon high-priority variation
AV aperiodic variable transmitted upon variation
VP variable upon request
T periodic variable with periods programmable between 1 and 5 s
S synchronization

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