MX3DVZ3A

High Impedance
Differential Protection

TECHNICAL MANUAL MDE/B133 2511 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 Single-phase overcurrent protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Overvoltage protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Undervoltage protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 X2/DVZ3R Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5 Breaker failure protection (BF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.6 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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 Display spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.6 Display current measured values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.7 Display counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1.8 Display events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.9 Display output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1.10 Display digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.11 Display Led's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1.12 Display relay information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.1.13 Diagnostic display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2 MAIN SETTING CHANGE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.1 Select current settings group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.2 Change main settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.3 Change spare settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2.4 Set output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2.5 Set digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2.6 LED Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2.7 Set alphanumeric code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2.8 LCD back-lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3 TEST MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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7. APPLICATION AND USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

7.1 High-impedance differential protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.1.1 CT's settings - characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.1.2 Monitoring current circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

8. INSTALLATION - TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.1 ESD Electrostatic Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.2 Acceptance - storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.3 Assembling and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.4 X2/DVZ3R Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

9. SETTING THE UNIT AT WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

9.1 Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9.2 Checking nameplate ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9.3 Final inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

APPENDIX A - Network data exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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1. TECHNICAL DATA Other functions:

The device belongs to the Modulex 3 line and, combined with
the X2/DVZ3R attachment, provides a three-phase differential
protection of the high impedance type or, alternatively, up to
three high impedance limit ground differential protections.
The device also avails of three single-pole voltage inputs to
form up to three independent undervoltage and overvoltage
protections. The overvoltage threshold in the differential appli-
cations is suitable to monitor current circuits: inversion or
interruption in the CT's secondary connections.
As an alternative to the use in differential schemes, the relay,
without the high impedance attachment, may be used as an
assembly made up of three single-pole overcurrent relays
(ground-fault or phase).
The protection can communicate with a control and supervi-
sory system through a LONWORKS (TM) bus, thus providing
a local user interface.
It is furthermore capable of communicating with a Personal
Computer through a connector located on the relay front and
an interface programme. This feature makes it easier and
safer to programme the setting parameters and configure and
read the set values, measurements and logged events; the
programming can also be taken from previously created files.
Protective functions:
Ÿ possibility of two groups of settings, main and spare
Ÿ two-threshold ground-fault overcurrent, the first being a
definite time lag, the second an instantaneous threshold.
Ÿ single-pole overvoltage with one definite time lag threshold
Ÿ single-pole undervoltage with one definite time lag thresh-
old
Ÿ breaker failure protection
Ÿ selection of the rated current between 1A or 5A through
internal jumpers.
Ÿ selection of the rated frequency between 50Hz or 60Hz
Ÿ selection of the dialogue language (Italian, English, French
and Spanish)
Ÿ self-monitoring with detailed indication of fault and alarm
through LED's indications and "normally energized" output
relay (X6).
Ÿ optional serial communication with both a local PC and a
LONWORKS (TM) field-bus.
Ÿ three auxiliary timers available to be allocated to as many
digital inputs
Ÿ possibility of assigning one or more device functions to
each output relay as well as to each LED
Ÿ possibility of setting all output relays to "all normally ener-
gized" or "all normally de-energized"
Ÿ possibility of selecting, for each output relay and LED, the
monostable or bistable (stored) operating mode
Ÿ possibility of assigning a minimum pulse width to each
output relay
Ÿ optoinsulated digital inputs which can be programmed for
lockout, control and reset functions. Each of them may be
enabled by normal energizing or de-energizing. Possibility
of use to test the tripping circuit for continuity
Ÿ partial and total counters for each tripping threshold
CURRENT MEASURING INPUTS
rated current: In: 1A or 5A
measurement range: 0.02 ÷ 10 In
continuous thermal withstand: 10 A
short-time (1 sec.) thermal withstand: 100 A
rated frequency: 50 or 60 Hz
burden at In: ≤ 1 VA

Measurement functions:
VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT INPUTS
Ÿ effective values of single-pole currents (IA, IB, IC) expressed rated voltage: Un: 40 ÷ 130 V
in multiples of In measurement range: 0 ÷ 200 V
Ÿ effective values of single-pole voltages (UA, UB, UC) ex- continuous thermal withstand: 200 V
short-time (10 sec.) thermal withstand: 250 V
pressed in multiples of Un
burden at 100 V: ≤ 0.6 VA per phase
Ÿ max. values of single-pole currents (IA, IB, IC) expressed in
multiples of In
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
Ÿ max. values of single-pole voltages (UA,UB,UC) expressed
input IA
in multiples of Un first threshold IA>: 0.02÷2 In / OFF
Ÿ logging of the latest 8 occurrences (events), with storage of starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s
tripped threshold values, date, time. operating time t1: 0.02 ÷ 600 s
second threshold IA>>: 0.02÷10 In / OFF
Ÿ Fault recorder: recording, for a total time of 2.5 s, of the
instant values (12 samples per period) taken by all input input IB
quantities and logical states of end relays, LED's, digital first threshold IB>: 0.02÷2 In / OFF
inputs and auxiliary timers. starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s
operating time t2: 0.02 ÷ 600 s
Ÿ RCE: recording of the latest 32 changes of state (followed
second threshold IB>>: 0.02÷10 In / OFF
by the related date and time values); which may solely be
acceded to via PC or network-connection. input IC
first threshold IC>: 0.02÷2 In / OFF
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s
operating time t3: 0.02 ÷ 600 s
second threshold IC>>: 0.02÷10 In / OFF

settings step 0.01

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OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION Contacts

input UA rated current: 5 A
first threshold UA>: 0.01÷1.5 Un / OFF breaking capacity (110 Vcc; L/R= 40 ms; 105 operations): 0.3 A
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s make and carry for 0.5 s: 30 A
operating time t4: 0.02 ÷ 600 s mechanical life: 106 operations

input UB
Digital inputs
first threshold UB>: 0.01÷1.5 Un / OFF
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s MX3DVZ3A.11, .61 and .71 versions
operating time t5: 0.02 ÷ 600 s Uaux IN DIG: 19 ÷ 100 Vcc
input resistance: 9 kohm
input UC MX3DVZ3A.12, .62 and .72 versions
first threshold UC>: 0.01÷1.5 Un / OFF Uaux IN DIG: 64 ÷ 264 Vcc
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s input resistance: 48 kohm
operating time t6: 0.02 ÷ 600 s
settings step 0.01 Errors of measuring equipment
Ÿ Current thresholds
UNDERVOLTAGE PROTECTION relative error : ≤ 3 % of set value + 0.1% In
Input UA consistency: ≤ 1 % of set value + 0.1% In
first threshold UA<: 0.05÷1 Un / OFF Ÿ Voltage thresholds
steps 0.01 Un relative error : ≤ 2.5% of set value + 0.02 V
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s consistency: ≤ 1% of set value + 0.02 V
operating time t7: 0.02 ÷ 600 s
time steps 0.01 s
Error variation
input UB as frequency varies within the ± 5% fn range with ≤ 5% distortion factor
first threshold UB<: 0.05÷1 Un / OFF Ÿ Overcurrent threshold
steps 0.01 Un
relative error: ≤ 1 % of set value + 0.05% In
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s
operating time t8: 0.02 ÷ 600 s Ÿ Voltage threshold
time steps 0.01 s relative error: ≤ 1% of set value + 0.02 V

input UC as temperature and Uaux vary within the operating range

first threshold UC<: 0.05÷1 Un / OFF Ÿ Overcurrent threshold
steps 0.01 In
relative error: ≤ 0.5% of set value + 0.02% In
starting signalling delay tstart: 0.00 ÷ 9.99 s
operating time t9: 0.02 ÷ 600 s Ÿ Voltage threshold
time steps 0.01 s relative error: ≤ 0.5% of set value + 0.02 V
for asymmetric values
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
transient overreach: ≤ 5%
rated frequency fn: 50 or 60 Hz transient overreach: ≤ 5%
minimum pulse width of end relays timp: 0.02 ÷ 1 s
additional timer tX1: 0.02 ÷ 600 s
additional timer tX2: 0.02 ÷ 600 s Time errors
additional timer tX3: 0.02 ÷ 600 s relative error on independent time lags: ≤ 3% or 20 ms
breaker failure delay tBF: 0.02 ÷ 1 s / OFF consistency on independent time lags: ≤ 1% or 20 ms

High impedance (X2/DVZ3R) Variation of time errors

between terminals 2A-5A; 8A-11A; 4B-7B 1000 ohm as temperature and Uaux vary within the operating range
between terminals 2A-7A with 5A connected to 6A 2000 ohm
between terminals 8A-3B with 11A connected to 2B 2000 ohm relative error on independent time lags: ≤ 0.5% or 10 ms
between terminals 4B-9B with 7B connected to 8B 2000 ohm
between terminals 2A-5A with 2A connected to 6A and Other characteristics
5A connected to 7A 500 ohm maximum threshold resetting ratio: > 0.95
between terminals 8A-11A with 8A connected to 2B and minimum threshold resetting ratio: < 1.03
11A connected to 3B 500 ohm resetting time: ≤ 50 ms
between terminals 4B-7B with 4B connected to 8B and overshoot time: ≤ 30 ms
7B connected to 8B 500 ohm

Operating ranges
Auxiliary supply
service temperature: -10 °C ÷ +60 °C
MX3DVZ3A.11, .61 and .71 versions storage and transport temperature: -25 °C ÷ +80 °C
Uaux: 19 ÷ 100 Vcc relative humidity: < 95% with no formation of condensate
Uaux: 19 ÷ 72 Vca vibration: IEC255-21-1; class 2; 0.075mm 10-60Hz; 1g 60-500Hz
MX3DVZ3A.12, .62 and .72 versions
Uaux: 64 ÷ 300 Vcc
Uaux: 64 ÷ 275 Vca Weight
frequency for Uaux in a.c.: 47 ÷ 63 Hz total: 2.5 Kg
burden (min./max.) in d.c.: 5 W / 10 W
burden (min./max.) in a.c.: 10VA / 20VA

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Protection class 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

device: IP52 The device features a mechanical casing that is 4U in height,
on request front protection when flush-mounted in a panel: IP66
terminals 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 for one 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. The device-system interface termi-
For industrial environments
nal blocks are located on top of the casing and, for each
UNIPEDE NORM(SPEC)13 "Automation and control apparatus for
generating station and substation" electrical connection, a screw clamp is available apt to receive
ENEL R_EMC_02 "Apparati di automazione e controllo per centrali e up to 2 cable terminals, 4mm2 in size. Using a special acces-
stazioni elettriche". sory that is included in the supply, the connection can also be
Electromagnetic compatibility conditions: made through Faston elements.
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 Special error-fighting codes do not allow relays other than
IEC 1000-4-3 ENV 50140 lev.3; 10 V/m those compatible with the housing to be inserted.
77B(Sec)1 ENV 50204 lev.3; 10 V/m A cover lid classes the terminal block within the IP20 protection
IEC 1000-4-2 EN 61000-4-2 lev.4; 8kV contact;15kV in air class.
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
When the moving part is pulled out, the current inputs are
IEC 1000-4-12 EN 61000-4-12 lev.3; 2.5 kV automatically short-circuited, whereas the voltage and auxil-
IEC 1000-4-4 EN 61000-4-4 lev.4; 4 kV iary circuits are disconnected.
77B/144/DIS ENV 50141 lev.3; 10 V The device front bears two labels:
77A(Sec)99 lev.2; 10%
IEC 1000-4-11 EN 61000-4-11 > 20 ms
one plate lists the factory configuration of the device, namely
IEC/CISPR 11 EN 55011 group 1 class A auxiliary voltage, rated current and frequency;
The other plate, always in accordance with the factory configu-
Reference standards ration, provides an explanation of LED signals.
CEI 95-1 EN 60255-6 IEC 255 Both these labels can be easily replaced with new ones, which
73/23/CEE Low-voltage directive 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 and B.

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2.1 Selecting rated values 3. OPERATION

The selection of the rated current between 1 or 5 Amperes for
phase protection is made by acting on jumpers S3, S7, S8, S9,
which can be reached once the relay has been pulled out . The
jumpers S3,S7,S8 and S9 must all be set to the same rated
current value. The jumper S4 is not enabled, hence the posi-
tion it takes does not affect the operation of the relay (see
figures 1, 4a, 4b).
TOP
RELAY
FRONT
3.1 Single-phase overcurrent protection
The device is made up of three independent single-phase
overcurrent units with two thresholds: the first is a definite-time
threshold, the second is an instantaneous threshold.
For each unit, the protection compares the measured current
to the set thresholds (I>, I>>): if a threshold is exceeded, both
the tstart and the tripping timers (t) are started. If the threshold-
overcome condition persists, when the associated tstart delay
is over, the delayed start signal is sent.
In the event of the tripping timers also reaching the overtime
condition, the tripping command is sent. The partial and total
counters related to the tripped threshold are increased and the
event is logged.
If a special digital input is enabled, which has previously been
set to lock one or more thresholds, the starting registers are
held at zero, thus preventing operation as long as the input
remains enabled.
The current unit is set to 50Hz or 60Hz, as a function of the
setting.

3.2 Overvoltage protection

The device is composed of three independent single-phase
overvoltage units with one time-programmable threshold.
For each unit, the protection compares the measured voltage
to the set threshold U>: if the threshold is exceeded, both the
tstart and the tripping timers (t) are started. If the threshold-
overcome condition persists, when the associated tstart delay
fig. 1 is over, the delayed start signal is sent.
In the event of the tripping timer also reaching the overtime
condition, the tripping command is sent. The partial and total
counters related to the tripped threshold are increased and the
I CAUTION event is logged.
Hazardous voltages can remain in the device even when If a special digital input is enabled, which has previously been
the latter has been de-energized or pulled out of its casing set to lock the threshold, the starting registers are held at zero,
(capacitors' memory). thus preventing operation as long as the input remains ena-
bled.
The current unit is set to 50Hz or 60Hz, as a function of the
setting.

3.3 Undervoltage protection

The device is composed of three independent single-phase
undervoltage units with one time-programmable threshold.
For each unit, the protection compares the measured voltage
to the set threshold U>: if the threshold is exceeded, both the
tstart and the tripping timers (t) are started. If the threshold-
overcome condition persists, when the associated tstart delay
is over, the delayed start signal is sent.
In the event of the tripping timer also reaching the overtime
condition, the tripping command is sent. The partial and total
counters related to the tripped threshold are increased and the
event is logged.
The current unit is set to 50Hz or 60Hz, as a function of the
setting.

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3.4 X2/DVZ3R Attachment
The attachment, besides implementing the high-impedance,
(as a function of he wiring, it can be set to 500 or 1000 or 2000
ohm see figure 7), also contains non-linear resistances (see
figure 3) type I=AVa apt to reduce to 2200V any voltage peaks
that may show up by the protection terminals during faults
located within the protected area.
When the high impedance equals 1000 or 2000 ohm, it
features a permanent tolerability of about 70mA (0.5A for 10s.)
whereas tolerability reaches 140mA (1A for 10s) for 500 ohm
impedance.
It also lodges a suitable divider with related voltage limiter to
be used in the event of connection of the thresholds UA>, UB>
and UC> to monitor the CT's secondary circuits.
3.5 Breaker failure protection (BF)
The t-BF timer is started whenever an overcurrent tripping
signal is sent, . The time count is interrupted upon resetting the
starting threshold
If the timer reaches the overtime condition, a breaker opening
failure signal is sent, and the associated total and partial
counters are increased accordingly.
3.6 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).
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The output relays, except for the diagnostic relay, can all be 4.6 Counters
simultaneously set to "normally energized" (NORMAL.ON=ON)
Each tripping threshold is associated with a partial and total
or "normally de-energized" (NORMAL.ON=OFF): this selection
counter.
is made by acting on the S1 jumper, which can only be reached
The counters work within the 0-9999 range; if number 9999 is
when the relay is pulled out (see fig. 2a, 2b).
exceeded, the counter is automatically reset and the count
restarts from the beginning.
4.3 LED signalling circuits All of the partial counters can be reset by acting through the
The signalling circuits are made of twelve LED's (see fig. 3). keyboard, a Personal Computer or via network.
Four LED's are rigorously assigned to previously established
signalling functions: 4.7 Event logging
- (Uaux) green LED ON in the presence of input voltage and
When a tripping event occurs, the following information is
with correct feeder output voltage values
stored in the circulating memory:
- (RUN) green LED ON with fixed light in normal conditions
- first operated threshold
and blinking during setting changing and testing functions
- day, month, year, time, minute, second and millisecond
- (RUN) red LED ON with fixed light when the diagnostic
identifying the tripping moment.
detects a fault or a condition of inhibition.
- the input current and voltage values measured when the
- (Rx Tx) green LED ON with fixed light when the device is
tripping occurred.
correctly connected, blinking with the communication
board not enabled or not properly set; OFF when the
Warning: in differential applications, the current measured
communication board is not present on the device.
during the events does not match the total fault current, as there
Each of the eight LED's left, if duly programmed from the
is no need to also consider the share that is absorbed by the
keyboard, a Personal Computer or the network, can be:
attachment X2/DVZ3R and by the system CT's (see paragraph
- set to perform one or more functions
7). Similarly, the measured voltages in the application of the
- preset for:
thresholds UA>, UB> and UC> to monitor the current circuits
- monostable operation; it immediately goes off when the
are affected by the divider and by the voltage limiter provided
cause that made it go on is removed
in the X2/DVZ3R attachment.
- bistable (MEMOR) operation; the LED remains ON until a
The information concerning one trip is called event.
reset signal is sent from the front push-button, the digital
The circulating memory allows the last 8 events to be stored,
input or the serial connection. Any failure of auxiliary voltage
and when this number is exceeded, a new record replaces the
only entails a momentary loss of the luminous signals,
older: the last event is stored as EVENT 1.
which come back again as soon as voltage is restored.
The stored events can be read from the front display unit or from
A pocket is provided close to the LED's, where LED describing
a PC serially connected to the device.
labels can be placed.
The device can also record the latest 32 changes of state (with
related date and time) and make them available exclusively
4.4 Digital Inputs through PC or via network.
Each of the three optoinsulated inputs can be associated with
one or more protection functions by duly programming them 4.8 Measurements
through keyboard, Personal Computer or via network. The
The device can display the instant values on the inputs cur-
input voltage may happen not to match the auxiliary voltage of
rents and voltages, expressed in multiples of the rated current
the device.
In and the rated voltage Un. Moreover, it can display the
The digital inputs can be programmed to be enabled by normal
maximum values they have reached since the last reset,
energizing or normal de-energizing.
always expressed in multiples of the respective rated values.

4.5 Additional timers

4.9 Test
All the optoinsulated inputs (IN DIG 1,IN DIG 2,IN DIG 3) can
Besides the normal diagnostic already dealt with, the device
be programmed to be associated with additional timers (t_X1,
also offers, in the TEST mode, the possibility of testing the
t_X2, t_X3).
LED's, the display unit and the output relays.
When the programmed input is energized, the associated
- The LED test turns on all the LED's, from L1 to L8, and the
additional timer is started, and if the timer reaches the overtime
display unit (LCD) for two seconds.
status, the tripping signal is sent and maintained until the input
Once the test is over, the LED's that were supposed to be
is reset.
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.

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- the relay test allows the output relays X1 to X5 to be 4.14 Serial communication on LONWORKS (TM) bus
sequentially selected and checked for correct operation. In
The device, in the version including the special bus board, can
this way, any external signalling or control circuit can be
communicate with a central monitoring and control system at
tested, too.
a speed equalling 1.2 5 Mbaud. The connection to the field bus
The tested relay remains energized for 150 to 200 ms.
is made through terminals: 42, 43, 44 and 45.
If starting or tripping commands are already present, the
The communication board, which can be also added later, is
test is not carried out and a dedicated message appears on
only enabled if the special S6 jumper is correctly connected,
the display unit.
while it is not in the case the jump is connected in vertical
The test on auxiliary relays does not affect counters, event
position across S5 and S6 (see fig. 2).
logs and LED's.
If the S6 jumper is connected when the communication board
is not present, the diagnostic function displays a message of
4.10 Alphanumeric user identifier failure, behaving as if the board was present and faulty.
The device can be identified in the plant by an alphanumeric Appendix A lists the parameters available for the network.
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.
TOP SIDE
4.11 Language
The device can display information in four languages: Italian,
English, French and Spanish. The language can be selected
through the keyboard. RELAY
FRONT
4.12 LCD settings
The display can be set for fixed (OFF) or timed (ON) back-
lighting; in the last case, the display lights up for 300s any time
a key is pressed .

4.13 Inhibiting operation - Deconfiguration via network A-A VIEW

Inhibiting the device is required in operating plants, to avoid
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 BOARD BOARD
voltage until the following message is displayed: NOT ENABLE
[ BLOC ] ENABLE
[ ]
A-A VIEW A-A VIEW
On releasing the push-button, the condition of inhibited device
is signalled by a diagnostic message of P fault.
The normal operating conditions can only be restored by
moving to the settings change function, which is enabled at all fig. 2
events; a temporary loss of the auxiliary voltage supply does
not affect the inhibited state of the device. IAVVERTENZA
If the device is also equipped with a field-bus board, by holding tensioni pericolose possono essere presenti nel dispositi-
the settings change push-button further pressed for about 2 vo anche dopo che è stato disalimentato o dopo che è stato
s, in the BLOC state, the device will display: estratto dalla custodia (memoria condensatori)
[ 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
via network must be enacted any time you need to replace the
unit.
By resetting an inhibited and deconfigured unit, a K fault
message is displayed and remains displayed until the unit is
configured anew.
Operation can only be reset by moving to the settings change
function, which is enabled in any case.

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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:
[MX3DVZ3A ] relay type
- whitout any communication card (version [Sw Vers 2.00/01] software version
MX3DVZ3A .11 e .12); ñ ò
- provided with LonWorks(TM) communication card (version [PLANT IDENTIFIER]
MX3DVZ3A .61 e .62); [GenPan ] ðplant identifier
- provided with Modbus communication card (version ñ ò
MX3DVZ3A .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
selects the value 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 value to be changed, if the set-
tings change function is enabled. [ï]
Key It resets the stored LED's indications
if the cause has been removed, or the
partial counters if you are in the "dis-
play 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 [IA In] Current value of voltage A
it possible to read and change the settings, to read the [IB In] Current value of voltage B
measurements, the counters, the logged events, the diag- ñ ò
nostic information and the fault recorder. [MENU: ENGLISH] Dialogue language
[ ] ð change dialogue language
ñ ò
[DATE ] current date and time
[TIME ] ð change date and time
ñ ò
[SETTINGS IN USE:] display settings in use
[MAIN ]
ñ ò
[SETTINGS READING] ð display main settings
[MAIN ]
ñ ò
[SETTINGS READING] ð display spare settings
[SPARE ]
ñ ò
[ MEASUREMENTS ] ð display current
[ ] meas. values
ñ ò
[ COUNTERS ] ð display counters and
[ P=RESETTABLE ] reset partial counters
ñ ò
[ EVENTS ] ð display
[EVENT 1 = LAST ] stored events
ñ ò
[ OUTPUT RELAYS ] ð display
[ ] output relays settings
ñ ò
[ DIGITAL INPUTS ] ð display
[ ] digital inputs settings
ñ ò
[ LED ] ð display
[ ] LED configuration
ñ ò
[ RELAY DATA ] ð display software mod.-release
[ ] and alphanumeric code
ñ ò
[ DIAGNOSTIC ] ð display failures
[ ] last change date

All the following examples take their start from the main menu.

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 ]
[ ]

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b) By pressing the key ð the language change function is g) By pressing ï twice further, select the second digit that
enabled, and the following message appears on the display: makes up the date, and the display will show:
[MENU: ITALIAN ] [DATE 10/06/95]
[ ] [TIME 09:38:43]

c) By pressing ò or ñ you scroll the stored languages menu. h) By pressing ñ, change the selected value (upon reaching
For the purpose of our example, we must stop when the number 9, the tens will go up by one unit) until the display
following message is displayed: shows:
[MENU: ENGLISH ] [DATE 24/05/95]
[ ] [TIME 09:38:43]

d) By pressing ï you confirm the selected dialogue language i) Press ï until you move to the beginning of the line. The
and go back to the main menu. The following message appears display will show:
on the display: [DATE 24/05/95]
[MENU: ENGLISH ] [TIME 09:38:43]
[ ]
j) By pressing ò the "change time" function is enabled. The
steps are the same as those described in c) to i).
6.1.2 Change date and time
The device does not accept time or date settings that do not
Access to "change date/time" is denied when the protection is exist.
network-connected. If the network connection is made after The time counting starts upon moving from the digits that make
entering the change function, the local changes are not ena- up the time to the wording TIME at the beginning of the line.
bled.
Let us assume we wish to change the starting date 10/06/93 k) By pressing ï the changes made are confirmed and the
into 24/05/95. system moves back to the main menu. The display will show:
[DATE 24/05/95]
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows: [TIME 09:38:43]
[DATE 10/06/93]
[TIME 09:38:43]
6.1.3 Display settings in use
a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows, for instance:
b) By pressing the key ð the change function is enabled and
[SETTINGS: ]
the following message appears on the display: [ MAIN]
[DATE 10/06/93]
[TIME 09:38:43]
The second line will display the group of settings the device
c) By pressing ð select the value to be changed. To select the currently uses.
last digit that makes up the date, pressð six times, the displays Any <!> possibly displayed, notwithstanding the contents of the
will show: second line, indicates the device is working with the SPARE
[DATE 10/06/93] settings.
[TIME 09:38:43]
[SETTINGS :]
[ <!> MAIN]
d) By pressing ñ, increase the selected value. Hold the key
pressed until the display shows:
[DATE 10/06/95] The device will continue working with the SPARE settings as
[TIME 09:38:43] long as the "change settings" command sent by the IN DIG1
digital input remains enabled. When the <!> characters disap-
pear, the device restarts working with the group of settings
e) By pressing ï , select the fourth digit that makes up the date,
displayed.
the display will show:
[DATE 10/06/95]
[TIME 09:38:43] 6.1.4 Display main settings

f) By pressing ò, decrease the selected value until the display a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows:
[SETTINGS READING]
shows:
[ MAIN ]
[DATE 10/05/95]
[TIME 09:38:43]
b) By pressing ð, the main settings display sub-menu is
entered, by pressing ò or ñ the following sub-menu is scrolled:

rated frequency fn
rated voltage Un

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rated current In first overvoltage threshold A UA>

first overcurrent threshold A IA> starting signalling delay UA> tstart
starting signalling delay IA> tstart tripping delay UA> t4
tripping delay IA> t1 first overvoltage threshold B UB>
second overcurrent threshold A IA>> starting signalling delay UB> tstart
first overcurrent threshold B IB> tripping delay UB> t5
starting signalling delay IB> tstart first overvoltage threshold C UC>
tripping delay IB> t2 starting signalling delay UC> tstart
second overcurrent threshold B IB>> tripping delay UC> t6
first overcurrent threshold C IC> first undervoltage threshold A UA<
starting signalling delay IC> tstart starting signalling delay UA< tstart
tripping delay IC> t3 tripping delay UA< t7
second overcurrent threshold C IC>> first undervoltage threshold B UB<
first overvoltage threshold A UA> starting signalling delay UB< tstart
starting signalling delay UA> tstart tripping delay UB< t8
tripping delay UA> t4 first undervoltage threshold C UC<
first overvoltage threshold UB> starting signalling delay UC< tstart
starting signalling delay UB> tstart tripping delay UC< t9
tripping delay UB> t5
first overvoltage threshold C UC> Those parameters that are not present in the SPARE menu
starting signalling delay UC> tstart take the same values as the MAIN settings.
tripping delay UC> t6
first undervoltage threshold A UA< c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go back
starting signalling delay UA< tstart to the main reading menu:
tripping delay UA< t7
first undervoltage threshold B UB< [SETTINGS READING]
starting signalling delay UB< tstart [ SPARE ]
tripping delay UB< t8
first undervoltage threshold C UC< 6.1.6 Display current measured values
starting signalling delay UC< tstart
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
tripping delay UC< t9
[ MEASUREMENTS ]
breaker failure time t_BF
[ ]
minimum pulse width of end relays t_IMP
additional timer t_X1 b) By pressing the key ð you enter the measurement display
additional timer t_X2
menu, and by pressing the key ò or ñ the following sub-menu
additional timer t_X3
is scrolled:
c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
actual value of current A in multiples of In IA
back to the main reading menu:
actual value of current B in multiples of In IB
[SETTINGS READING]
[ MAIN ] actual value of current C in multiples of In IC
actual value of voltage A in multiples of Un UA
actual value of voltage B in multiples of Un UB
6.1.5 Display spare settings actual value of voltage C in multiples of Un UC
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows: maximum value of current A in multiples of In IA MAX
[SETTINGS READING] maximum value of current B in multiples of In IB MAX
[ SPARE ] maximum value of current C in multiples of In IC MAX
maximum value of voltage A in multiples of Un UA MAX
b) By pressing the key ð the spare settings display menu is maximum value of voltage B in multiples of Un UB MAX
entered, and by pressing the keys ò or ñ the following sub- maximum value of voltage C in multiples of Un UC MAX
menu is vertically scrolled:
c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the submenu, you go
first overcurrent threshold A IA> back to the main reading menu:
starting signalling delay IA> tstart [ MEASUREMENTS ]
tripping delay IA> t1 [ ]
second overcurrent threshold A IA>>
first overcurrent threshold B IB>
starting signalling delay IB> tstart 6.1.7 Display counters
tripping delay IB> t2 a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
second overcurrent threshold B IB>> [ COUNTERS ]
first overcurrent threshold C IC> [P =RESETTABLE ]
starting signalling delay IC> tstart
tripping delay IC> t3
second overcurrent threshold C IC>>

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b) By pressing the key ð you enter the counter display sub- current value B in multiples of In
menu, and by pressing the key ò or ñ the following sub-menu when the trip occurred: IB_G
is vertically scrolled: current value C in multiples of In
when the trip occurred: IC_G
total trips of first overcurrent threshold A IA> T voltage value A in multiples of Un
partial trips of first overcurrent threshold A IA> P when the trip occurred: UA_G
total trips of second overcurrent threshold A IA>> T voltage value B in multiples of Un
partial trips of second overcurrent threshold A IA>> P when the trip occurred: UB_G
total trips of first overcurrent threshold B IB> T voltage value C in multiples of Un
partial trips of first overcurrent threshold B IB> P when the trip occurred: UC_G
total trips of second overcurrent threshold B IB>> T
partial trips of second overcurrent threshold B IB>> P Warning: in differential applications, the current measured in
total trips of first overcurrent threshold C IC> T the events does not match the total fault current, as the share
partial trips of first overcurrent threshold C IC> P
absorbed by the attachment X2/DVZ3R and by the system CT's
total trips of second overcurrent threshold C IC>> T
(see paragraph 7) need to be considered, too. Similarly, the
partial trips of second overcurrent threshold C IC>> P
total trips of overvoltage threshold A UA> T measured voltages in the application of thresholds UA>, UB>
partial trips of overvoltage threshold A UA> P and UC> to monitor current circuits are affected by the divider
total trips of overvoltage threshold B UB> T and by the voltage limiter provided in the attachment
partial trips of overvoltage threshold B UB> P
X2/DVZ3R.
total trips of overvoltage threshold C UC> T
partial trips of overvoltage threshold C UC> P
total trips of undervoltage threshold A UA< T d) By pressing ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go back to
partial trips of undervoltage threshold A UA< P event display sub-menu; to display other events go through step
total trips of undervoltage threshold B UB< T c) again. By pressingï anywhere in the sub-menu you go back
partial trips of undervoltage threshold B UB< P to the main reading menu:
total trips of undervoltage threshold C UC< T [ EVENTS ]
partial trips of undervoltage threshold C UC< P [EVENT 1=LAST]
total breaker failure trips BF T
partial breaker failure trips BF P 6.1.9 Display output relays
a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows:
c) By pressing the RESET button, the partial counter being
displayed can be reset. [OUTPUT RELAYS]
[ ]
d) By pressing the key ï , you go back to the main display menu:
[ COUNTERS ] b) By pressing ð you enter the sub-menu that displays the
[ P =RESETTABLE ] allocation of the auxiliary output relays. The display shows:
[IA> START]
[REL X..3.5]
6.1.8 Display events
the first line displays the function that is associated with the
a) Press ò or ñ until the display shows:
relay or relays listed in the second line.
[ EVENTS ]
[EVENT 1=LAST] By pressing the keys ò or ñ the sub-menu is scrolled.
The functions that can be associated with the output relays are:
b) By pressing ð you enter the sub-menu where the eight
events to be stored can be selected. The display shows: delayed starting of first overcurrent threshold A IA>START
[EVEN.1 DD/MM/YY ] first overcurrent threshold A trip IA>TRIP
[ hh:mm:ss.xxx ] second overcurrent threshold A trip IA>>TRIP
delayed start of first overcurrent threshold B IB>START
the first line displays the event number, the day, the month and first overcurrent threshold B trip IB>TRIP
second overcurrent threshold B trip IB>>TRIP
the year, whereas the second line lists the time, the minutes,
delayed start of first overcurrent threshold C IC>START
the seconds and thousandths of a second concerning the first overcurrent threshold C trip IC>TRIP
event. second overcurrent threshold C trip IC>>TRIP
delayed start of overvoltage threshold A UA>START
c) By pressing the key ò or ñ, select the event to be displayed. first overvoltage threshold A trip UA>TRIP
Once the selection is made, press ð ; thus, you enter the event delayed start of overvoltage threshold B UB>START
overvoltage threshold B trip UB>TRIP
display sub-menu, and by pressing ò or ñ the following sub-
delayed start of overvoltage threshold C UC>START
menu is scrolled: overvoltage threshold C trip UC>TRIP
delayed start of undervoltage threshold A UA<START
tripped threshold TRIP undervoltage threshold A trip UA<TRIP
current value A in multiples of In delayed start of undervoltage threshold B UB<START
when the trip occurred: IA_G undervoltage threshold B trip UB<TRIP

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delayed start of undervoltage threshold C UC<START c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
undervoltage threshold C trip UC<TRIP back to the main reading menu:
breaker failure trip BF TRIP [ DIGITAL ]
timer tX1 overtime t_X1 TRIP [ INPUTS ]
timer tX2 overtime t_X2 TRIP
timer tX3 overtime t_X3 TRIP
first digital input fed IN DIG 1 6.1.11 Display Led's
second digital input fed IN DIG 2
third digital input fed IN DIG 3 a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message appears
on the display:
It is furthermore possible to display the output relays that bear [ LED ]
the following settings: [ ]

b) By pressing the key ð you enter the sub-menu that displays

minimum pulse width t_IMP
bistable operation MEMOR the LED allocation. The following messages will be displayed:
[IA> START]
[LED L..3..6.8]
The variableNORMAL.ON indicates whether all the output re-
lays are pre-set to be normally energized or not. the first line displays the function that is associated with the
LED's listed in the second line.
c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
back to the main reading menu: By pressing the keys ò or ñ, the sub-menu is vertically scrolled.
[OUTPUT RELAYS]
The functions that can be associated with the LED's are:
[ ]
delayed starting of first overcurrent threshold A IA>START
6.1.10 Display digital inputs first overcurrent threshold A trip IA>TRIP
second overcurrent threshold A trip IA>>TRIP
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows: delayed start of first overcurrent threshold B IB>START
[ DIGITAL ] first overcurrent threshold B trip IB>TRIP
[ INPUTS ] second overcurrent threshold B trip IB>>TRIP
delayed start of first overcurrent threshold C IC>START
b) By pressing the key ð you enter the sub-menu that lists the first overcurrent threshold C trip IC>TRIP
allocation of digital inputs. The following message appears on second overcurrent threshold C trip IC>>TRIP
the display: delayed start of overvoltage threshold A UA>START
[BLOC. IA< ] first overvoltage threshold A trip UA>TRIP
[IN DIG .2.] delayed start of overvoltage threshold B UB>START
overvoltage threshold B trip UB>TRIP
delayed start of overvoltage threshold C UC>START
the first line contains the function that is associated with the
overvoltage threshold C trip UC>TRIP
digital inputs listed in the second line.
delayed start of undervoltage threshold A UA<START
By pressing the keys ò or ñ the sub-menu is scrolled. undervoltage threshold A trip UA<TRIP
The functions that may be associated with the inputs are: delayed start of undervoltage threshold B UB<START
undervoltage threshold B trip UB<TRIP
first overcurrent threshold A tripping block BLOC.IA> delayed start of undervoltage threshold C UC<START
second overcurrent threshold A tripping block BLOC.IA>> undervoltage threshold C trip UC<TRIP
first overcurrent threshold B tripping block BLOC.IB> breaker failure trip BF TRIP
second overcurrent threshold B tripping block BLOC.IB>> timer tX1 overtime t_X1 TRIP
first overcurrent threshold C tripping block BLOC.IC> timer tX2 overtime t_X2 TRIP
second overcurrent threshold C tripping block BLOC.IC>> timer tX3 overtime t_X3 TRIP
first overvoltage threshold A tripping block BLOC.UA> first digital input fed IN DIG 1
first overvoltage threshold B tripping block BLOC.UB> second digital input fed IN DIG 2
first overvoltage threshold C tripping block BLOC.UC> third digital input fed IN DIG 3
first undervoltage threshold A tripping lock BLOC.UA<
first undervoltage threshold B tripping lock BLOC.UB< It is furthermore possible to display those LED's that bear the
first undervoltage threshold C tripping lock BLOC.UC< following setting:
minimum flow threshold tripping lock BLOC.U/f> bistable operation MEMOR
tX1 timer start t_X1
tX2 timer start t_X2
tX3 timer start t_X3 c) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
Switching to spare settings SETTINGS SWITCH back to the main display menu:
LED's and output relays reset RESET [ LED ]
[ ]
The unit may also display the digital inputs that are set to be
enabled by normal energizing or de-energizing.

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6.1.12 Display relay information The following table provides the fault codes and the corre-
sponding fault description:
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is
displayed:
Code fault description
[ RELAY DATA ]
[ ] A X1 relay coil interrupted or related driver
B X2 relay coil interrupted or related driver
b) By pressing the key ð you enter a sub-menu where the C X3 relay coil interrupted or related driver
protection model and the software release are displayed: D X4 relay coil interrupted or related driver
[MX3DVZ3A ] E X5 relay coil interrupted or related driver
[Soft Rel. 1.00]
F internal feeder failure
G EEPROM failure
c) By pressing the key ò once again, the second line will display
the alphanumeric identification code that the user gave to the H Internal RAM failure
device, for instance: I External RAM failure
[PLANT IDENTIFIER] J Analogue to Digital converter
[CELL No. 17bis ] K communication board failure or enabled but
not configured
d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
L internal clock failure
back to the main reading menu:
[ RELAY DATA ]
[ ] If jumper S6 (see fig.2) that enables the communication board
is connected when the board is not present, the K code shows
6.1.13 Diagnostic display up, as if a failure were detected in the board.
d) As far as the NON-VITAL FAULTS are concerned, by pressing
1) Fault location the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu you go back to the main
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is display menu:
displayed: [ DIAGNOSTIC ]
[ DIAGNOSTIC ] [ ]
[ ]
whereas, as regards the VITAL FAULTS, you can only leave the
In the presence of VITAL FAULTS, the device automatically diagnostic sub-menu, if the device allows you to do that, by
displays the window, without needing to enter the diagnostic entering the “settings change” menu.
menu.
2) Inhibited device
b) By pressing the key ð you enter a sub-menu that displays The condition of “inhibited device” is displayed as follows:
the operating state of the relay. The display will show: [FAULT <!>]
[LAST SETTING ] [..............P ]
[DD/MM/YY hh:mm]
This condition can only be reset by entering the "settings
the second line displays the day, the month, the year, the time
change“ menu (it is however necessary to confirm when you
and the minutes of the time when last change was made to the
settings. are prompted to SAVE CHANGES, although no setting has
been changed).
c) By pressing the key ò once again, if the device has not
detected any failure, the following message will be displayed: Warning: even simply view the set parameters from the
“settings change” menu, since upon leaving this condition, the
[ RUNNING ] device will not be inhibited any longer.
[ ] If, beside inhibiting the device, you have also deconfigured it,
the return to operation causes a fault K message to be
If NON-VITAL FAULTS are detected, the following message will
displayed until the unit is configured anew (see paragraph
be displayed:
[FAULT ] 4.13).
[ABCDE.....KL ]

whereas, if VITAL FAULTS are detected, the <!> characters will

be displayed, too:
[FAULT <!>]
[.....FGHIJ... ]

The second line displays one or more fault identification

codes.

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6.2 MAIN SETTING CHANGE MENU If upon confirming the changes, a fault is detected, the settings
are not accepted as long as the fault event persists. This state
is signalled for 3s by the following message:
By pressing the key anywhere in the display menus
for at least 2s, the main settings change menu is entered. [SETTINGS CHANGE]
Thence, several sub-menus can be entered (tree- structure). [DELAYED ]
When the settings change function is enabled, the green LED
(RUN) lights up blinking. once the event is over, you are prompted to confirm the
If the settings change menu is already acceded through a PC changes made again.
or a network, any local change is inhibited, and the following If the transfer is interrupted is due to a digital input being
message will be displayed: enabled which cannot be disabled at the moment and you
need to change the settings, the device must be inhibited; after
[SETTINGS CHANGE]
that, you can start changing the settings (see paragraphs 4.14
[NOT AVAILABLE ]
and 6.1.13).

The access priority to the changing function among PC, net-

work and keyboard is time-dependent.
During the settings change operations, the device continues
working with the old settings.
All the displays can be made permanent.
Note: the “change settings” function can even be implemented
when the device is “forced” to use the SPARE SETTINGS. In
such a case, the system only interrupts the selection of
SETTINGS IN USE: MAIN until the external forcing signal
disappears. If a setting is changed when the system is “forced”
from the outside, the following message is displayed:

[SETTINGS IN USE:] settings in use [SPARE SETTINGS]

[ MAIN] ð selection of current settings [FROM EXT.CONTROL]
group
ñ ò All the following examples take their start from the main
[SETTINGS CHANGE] ð change main settings settings change menu.
[MAIN ]
ñ ò 6.2.1 Select current settings group
[SETTINGS CHANGE] ð change spare settings
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is dis-
[SPARE ]
played:
ñ ò [SETTINGS IN USE:]
[ OUTPUT RELAYS ] ð output relays [ MAIN]
[ ] settings
ñ ò b) After pressing the key ð, the current settings can start being
[DIGITAL INPUTS ] ð digital inputs changed. The following message is displayed:
[ ] settings [SETTINGS IN USE:]
ñ ò [ MAIN]
[ LED ] ð LED's settings
[ ] c) By pressing ò or ñ, the following message is displayed:
ñ ò [SETTINGS IN USE:]
[ RELAY DATA ] ð setting of [ SPARE]
[ ] alphanumeric code
ñ ò d) By pressing the key ï the new selection is confirmed, and
[ LCD ] ð permanent display back-lighting the system goes back to the main settings change menu. The
[AUTOMATIC RETURN] (LCD) enabled following message is displayed:
[SETTINGS IN USE:]
[ SPARE]

By pressing the key anywhere in the changing

menus for at least 2 seconds, you go back to the main display 6.2.2 Change main settings
menu, but you are first prompted to confirm or discard the
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is
changes made:
displayed:
[NEW SET.CONFIRM?] [SETTINGS CHANGE]
[< NO YES >] [MAIN ]

By pressing ï all the changes made are discarded, whereas b) By pressing the key ð , you enter the main settings change
by pressing ð the changes made are confirmed. sub-menu, which contains all the parameters already listed in
The green LED (RUN) stops blinking and becomes perma- § 6.1.4
nent.

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c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ , you can vertically scroll the sub- By pressing the key ï select the first digit of the value, the
menu, and by pressing the key ð you can start changing the display will show:
displayed parameter. The change can be made by pressing
the keys ò or ñ . [IA> ON ]
[IA> 0.05 In]
d) By repeatedly pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub- By pressing the key ñ, the number is changed, until the display
menu, you go back to the main changing menu: shows:
[SETTINGS CHANGE]
[MAIN ]
[IA> ON ]
[IA> 1.05 In]
Example of setting
Suppose we must enable and set the overcurrent threshold By pressing the key ï, the cursor moves to the beginning of the
AI> to 1.05 starting from the initial setting of 0.80, OFF. line and the main settings change menu is displayed:
Go through steps a) and b)
Press the key ò or ñ until the threshold to be changed is [SETTINGS CHANGE]
[MAIN ]
selected on the display:

[IA> OFF] 6.2.3 Change spare settings

[IA> 0.80 In]
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the following message is
By pressing the key ð, you can start changing the selected displayed:
setting of I>. The following message will be displayed: [SETTINGS CHANGE]
[SPARE ]
[IA> OFF]
b) By pressing the key ð , you enter the spare settings change
[IA> 0.80 In]
sub-menu, which contains all the parameters already listed in
By pressing the key ò or ñ, I> turns to ON and the following § 6.1.5.
message will be displayed:
c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ ,you can vertically scroll the sub-
[IA> ON ] menu, and by pressing the key ð you can start changing the
[IA> 0.80 In] displayed parameter. The change can be made by pressing
the keys ò or ñ .
By pressing the key ï, the cursor moves back to the beginning The settings change procedure mirrors that described in the
of the line. Thus, by pressing the key ò, you can move to the example applying to the main settings.
second line.
By pressing the key ð, you can select the digit you wish to d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
change. back to the main settings change menu:
In our example, press the key ð three times, the display will [SETTINGS CHANGE]
show: [SPARE ]

[IA> ON ] 6.2.4 Set output relays

[IA> 0.80 In]
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[OUTPUT RELAYS]
By pressing the key ñ, the selected digit is increased until the
[ ]
desired value is reached. In our example:
b) By pressing the key ð , you enter the output relay setting sub-
[IA> ON ] menu, which contains all the parameters already listed in §
[IA> 0.85 In]
6.1.9, except for NORMAL ON (which can only be set as indi-
cated in § 4.2).
Now, by pressing the key ï, reach the second digit, the display
will show:
c) By pressing the keys ò or ñ ,you can vertically scroll the sub-
[IA> ON ] menu, and by pressing the key ð you can start changing the
[IA> 0.85 In] displayed parameter. The change can be made by pressing
the keys ò or ñ.
Similarly to the above step, the key ñ is pressed to change
the value, until the display shows: d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
back to the main settings change menu:
[IA> ON ] [OUTPUT RELAYS]
[IA> 0.05 In] [ ]

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To switch from the main settings to the spare settings, the

Example of allocation
digital input number 1 (IN DIG 1) must be used
Assume we must allocate the tripping of the overcurrent SETTINGS SWITCH
threshold IA> to the output relays X5 starting from an initial To reset the LED's and the auxiliary relays, the digital input
setting of IA> tripping associated to X2 number 3 (IN DIG 3) must be used.
Go through the steps a) and b) RESET(LED+Xmem)
Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[IA> TRIP] d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu, you go
[REL X.2...] back to the main changing menu:
[ DIGITAL ]
Each position after the letter X corresponds to an output relay. [ INPUTS ]
More relays can be associated with one function.
By pressing the key ð, move close to the relay that you wish to 6.2.6 LED Settings
associate with the function..
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
In our example, press the key ð five times. The display will [ LED ]
show: [ ]
[IA> TRIP]
[REL X.2...] b) By pressing the key ð , the LED setting sub-menu, which
contains the parameters already listed in § 6.1.10., is entered.
By pressing ò or ñ the selected relay X5 is associated and the
display unit will show: c) By pressing the key ò or ñ the sub-menu is vertically
scrolled, and by pressing the key ð, you can start changing
[IA> TRIP]
[REL X.2..5] the displayed parameter. The change can be made by press-
ing the key ò or ñ .
By pressing the keyï the second relay is selected, the display The setting procedure mirrors that described in the example
unit will show: of output relays setting.
[IA> TRIP]
[REL X.2..5] d) By pressing the key ï anywhere in the sub-menu , you go
back to the main changing menu:
By pressing the key ò or ñ , the selected relay is dissociated [ LED ]
and the display unit will show: [ ]

[IA> TRIP]
[REL X....5] 6.2.7 Set alphanumeric code
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
By pressing ï you move back to the beginning of the line and [ RELAY DATA ]
reach the main settings change menu: [ ]

[OUTPUT RELAYS] b) By pressing the key ð, you can change/set an alphanumeric

[ ] code that identifies the device. The display will show, for
instance:

6.2.5 Set digital inputs [PLANT IDENTIFIER]

a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[ DIGITAL ]
[ INPUTS ] c) By further pressing the key ð you select the character(s) to
b) By pressing the key ð , you enter the digital input setting sub-
menu, which contains all the parameters already listed in §
6.1.10.
c) By pressing the key ò or ñ the sub-menu is vertically
scrolled, and by pressing the key ð, you can start changing
the selected parameter. The change can be made by pressing
the key ò or ñ .
The setting procedure mirrors that described in the example
of output relay configuration.
[CELL N. 17bis ]
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.
d) By pressing the key ï, the cursor moves back to the
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 The LED and display test makes them light up for two seconds.
Therefore, it can be run at any time during operation
a) Press the key ò or ñ until the display shows:
[ LCD ]
[AUTOMATIC RETURN] By pressing the two keys for two seconds

anywhere in the test menu, the TEST function is disabled. The

b) By pressing the key ð, you can set the LCD back-lighting
green LED (RUN) stops blinking, and the system goes back
to permanent (OFF) or timed (ON). Let us assume the display
to the main display menu.
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 ]

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7. APPLICATION AND USE
The protection MX3DVZ3A without the attachment X2/DVZ3R
can be used as an assembly of three single-pole overcurrent
(ground-fault or phase) relays and three single-pole under-
and overvoltage (phase or phase-phase or ground fault)
relays, to provide the user with highly versatile applications.
Whereas the use of the device in association with the attach-
ment X2/DVZ3R provides a three-phase differential protection
of the high-impedance type or alternatively up to three differen-
tial high-impedance limited-ground protections.
The typical application of the three-phase differential high-
impedance protection is the bus bar protection where actual
problems in connection with the saturation of CT's are found
and, at the same time, a high sensitivity and operating speed
is required.
7.1 High-impedance differential protection
In the differential schemes where saturation of CT's is possi-
ble for faults outside the area to be protected, it is not advisable
to use current protections which may operate by mistake
owing to the ensuing current unbalance, whereas a stable and
effective protection may be obtained by adopting high-imped-
ance schemes.
The high-impedance scheme consists of putting into the
differential circuit serially to the current input a high imped-
ance, hence the current that now concerns the measuring unit
MX3DVZ3A relies both on the value of such impedance and on
the voltage present by the ends of the differential circuit.
In normal operating conditions, as the electromotive forces
induced to the secondary winding of the CT's are equal in
module but different in phase, no voltage shows up by the ends
of the differential circuit and, hence, no current concerns the
measuring unit; the same condition shows up in the event of
an external fault with non-saturated CT's.
Whereas, in the presence of a serious external fault that
involves the saturation of the CT's by the ends of the differential
branch a voltage Vs shows up which can be mathematically
assessed and which is only exceeded in the event of an
internal fault. By the voltage Vs, the differential branch is
concerned by a current Is determined by the value of high
impedance . Hence, to make the system stable, simply set the
unit MX3DVZ3A to operate for a greater current Is.
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7.1.1 CT's settings - characteristics
Definitions:
Rs resistance of the CT's secondary winding
Rc resistance of CT-differential node connection; (one-
way only for phase-phase faults; two-ways for phase-
ground faults)
R high impedance (500 or 1000 or 2000 ohm)
IgM primary overcurrent of external fault
Igm primary undercurrent of internal fault
Iv current absorbed by varistors next to Vr
Im CT's magnetizing current by Vr
Ir regulated current
Is undercurrent matching Vs in stability
Vs overvoltage that can be reached in the differential branch
owing tor saturated CT and external fault
Vk CT's knee voltage
Vr voltage matching Ir in the differential branch
N CT's turns ratio
n number of parallel-connected CT's
The minimum adjustment to be set in the current unit MX3DVZ3A
that grants stability to the system matches the maximum
current concerning the differential circuit for external fault.
The maximum voltage Vs that can be reached by the terminals
of the differential branch owing to an external fault is defined
by the following relation:
Vs = (Rs+Rc) IgM / N
Even if, as a matter of fact, the voltage that normally shows up
by the terminals of the differential branch is lower than the
voltage theoretically calculated, the undercurrent threshold to
be set to grant stability to the system is hence defined by:
Is = Vs / R
by setting the tripping threshold to Ir > Is, it is however
advisable , to ensure a sufficient operating margin for internal
faults, that the CT's knee voltage equals at least:
Vk = 2 Ir R = 2 Vr
Beside the high impedance R, the attachment X2/DVZ3R
lodges resistances with non-linear characteristic specifically
aimed at limiting any voltage peaks that may show up by the
terminals of the protection MX3DVZ3A during faults occurring
inside the area to be protected. They are parallel to the
differential branch and are touched by a current Iv that may be
found in figure 3 when subject to the voltage Vr.
Similarly even the CT's, which in the differential protection are
phase by phase parallel to one another and to the differential
branch, by the voltage Vr to the secondary terminals , they
require a magnetizing current Im which can be ascertained
from their magnetizing characteristic, which does not concern
the differential branch.
From the above statement, it is evident that, to have a current
in the differential branch that equals Ir, after calling n the
number of the parallel-connected CT's and N their turn ratio,
the system must be characterized by a minimum fault current
on the primary side equalling:
Igm=(n Im + Iv + Ir) N
or vice versa, always from the same relation, you can find the
maximum number of starts that may be connected to the relay
to have the protection trip set to Ir with a minimum fault current
equalling Igm.
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CT's features These situations may be signalled by measuring the voltage

For a proper operation of the high-impedance differential
protection, the main CT's must comply with the following
notes:
a) all CT's shall have the same turn ratio and the same
magnetic characteristic.
b) the CT's shall be of the low dispersion type (evenly distributed
secondary winding)
c) the resistance of the CT's secondary winding shall be as low
as possible
d) avoid using adapting auxiliary CT's. If this cannot be avoided,
their characteristics must be similar to those of the main ones
and in the protection adjustment-testing calculations, their
resistance must also be considered.
e) use dedicated CT's for the differential protection. If this
cannot be avoided in the adjustment -testing calculations of
the protection, you also need to consider the resistance of the
other relays inserted on the same differential winding .
f) in the event of multiple-ratio CT's, they must be used by the
maximum tap value to prevent their behaving as an
autotransformer from generating a high voltage between the
ends of the winding in the use with intermediate tap.
g) knee voltage Vk> 2Vr
which, as a function of the load current of the interrupted CT,
shows up by the terminals of the differential unit; to this aim,
the attachment X2/DVZ3R avails of dedicated terminals of a
suitable voltage divider where the voltage inputs of the
MX3DVZ3A attachment can be connected to. The measured
voltage is about 60% the voltage actually present in the
differential circuit and, for reasons of overload capacity of the
measuring element, is limited to 70V.
A similar case to the interruption of the current circuit shows
up following the CT's pole exchange.
The overvoltage thresholds normally play the role of alarm and
exclusion of both the differential protection and the high-
impedance; the thresholds shall be sufficiently sensitive to
such an extent as to detect current unbalances equalling 10%
the rated current of the smallest bus bar facility, but at all events
not exceeding 15-20A and, meanwhile, they must not operate
for unbalances that are "typical" of the protection system.
Operation delayed by a few seconds prevents us from ill-timed
alarms due to faults outside the protected area, faults which,
during the set delay time, should be resolved by the dedicated
protections .

In order to minimize Rc, it is advisable to locate the differential

node in a position that is electrically equidistant from all
parallel-connected CT's;the connection between protection
and differential node is not critical for the purpose of protection
stability.

It is advisable to use, as far as possible in connection with the

plant situation, the highest value of the impedance R among
the three values available : 500, 1000 or 2000 ohm and set the
tripping threshold Ir to an indicative value equalling 110%Is
without however exceeding the maximum current that may be
supported by the impedance, otherwise it is good rule to also
provide the monitoring of current circuits (see 7.1.2).
As the current unit concerned by the sole difference current and
not by the phase currents (the differential node is external to
the protection), for reasons in connection with sensitivity, you
can set In=1A even for CT's where In=5A; in such a case, you
need to remember that all measurements are expressed in
multiples of 1A.
The trip, as for all differential protections, shall be
instantaneous (thresholds IA>>, IB>> and IC>>).
For special applications where the intervention of the protection
does not involve the opening of the power current circuits, in
order not to stress the high impedance uselessly, it is advisable
to short-circuit it upon tripping through a block relay.

7.1.2 Monitoring current circuits

Also the continuous monitoring of current circuits effectiveness
is being often and often requested in the applications of the
high-impedance bus bar differential protections: to this aim,
the overvoltage thresholds UA>, UB> e UC> may be used.
The interruption of a secondary circuit in a CT in the differential
protection causes an unbalance that, for sensitivity-related
reasons, may happen not to be detected by the current
protection, thus creating a dangerous instability of the system
for faults external to the bus bar; Furthermore, the same current
unbalance may exceed the maximum limit of permanent
tolerability of the high impedance.

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8. INSTALLATION - TRANSPORT 8.4 X2/DVZ3R Attachment

8.1 ESD Electrostatic Charges The attachment is only available for surface-mounting with
screw terminals available on front or rear (see figure 7).
The relay uses electronic components that are highly sensitive
The parts making up the attachment may reach high tempera-
to electrostatic charges. Therefore, the operator who happens
tures and is therefore advisable to mount it in a ventilated area.
to handle the moving part of the equipment and come in contact
To set the impedance value, please refer to the diagrams given
with the electronic circuits, must take preventive measures to
in figure 7.
avoid damaging the relay:
Connect the ground screw of the unit to the protection ground
- before removing the movable part, the operator must reach
of the panel with a connection of suitable gauge(>4mm2) and
the same potential as the equipment by touching the case
as short as possible (<1m).
- 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
(>4mm 2) 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:
- auxiliary voltage
- rated phase current; this check must be performed by check-
ing the position of the jumpers located on the boards (see
figures. 4a, 4b).
- the setting of the output relays (if normally energized or
normally de-energized); this check must be performed by
checking the position of the jumper located on the card (see
figures 4c, 4d).
- the presence of the special S6 jumper, see figure 2, if the
communication card is supplied and if the network is present.
I CAUTION
hazardous voltages can remain in the unit even in the
absence of power supply, or after it has been pulled out of
its casing (capacitor's storage)
9.3 Final inspection
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 § 4.13 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 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.
MDE/B133 2511 001
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.
Connection test
- Test each output relay according to the procedure de-
scribed in the paragraph TEST MENU, and simultaneously
test the related external circuit.
- Check the digital input wiring to ensure it matches the
provisions of the design plans.
Overcurrent protection:
- Inject a current signal into the line CT's and check it for the
correspondence with the data displayed in the MEASURE-
MENTS menu
Overvoltage-undervoltage protection:
- Inject a voltage signal into the line VT's it for the correspond-
ence with the data displayed in the MEASUREMENTS
menu:
- Test all the CT's for the same turn ratio and the bus bar
feeding CT's poles and utilities to ensure they mirror the bus
bar.
- Isolate and short-circuit all CT's, hence inject into each line
CT's a current signal and test the consistency of the data
displayed in the MEASUREMENTS menu. To avoid danger-
ous overheating, but above all to avoid the protection's
measurements being much too affected by the absorption
on non-linear elements provided in the attachment X2/
DVZ3R, it is advisable to inject :
100 mA with 500 ohm resistance
60 mA with 1000 ohm resistance
40 mA with 2000 ohm resistance
An imperfect match between the injected current value and
the value displayed by the instrument is due to the display
that is limited to the second decimal digit, with inaccuracy
of 1-digit inaccuracy and also at extremely low test currents.
Alternatively, an ammeter with a finer resolution can be
series-connected to the MX3DVZ3A unit, or greater current
signals may be injected, taking care to cut out the attach-
ment to avoid dangerous overheating.
If the monitoring of the current circuits is also provided on
injecting the above-mentioned currents, the displayed
voltage measurements shall approximate the following
values, respectively: 30V, 36V e 47V. The voltage test may
be carried out on testing one sole CT triad.
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IN order to test the attachment X2/DVZ3R for proper opera-

tion, inject current between phase and neutral, whose value
matches that stated in the previous point, and measure the
corresponding voltage on the injector's terminals; then, if
the injector allows that, increase the current and test the
associated voltage increase for non-linearity. The test shall
be carried out rapidly not to overheat the high-impedance
elements.
The high-impedance value can be measured by means of
a ohmmeter (see fig.7).
- With operating protection, check the MEASUREMENTS
MENU for the absence of the current signal IA, IB and IC
along with the absence of UA, UB and UC voltage.
A voltage and current signal, if the above conditions are
verified, may mean a "turnover" in the wiring which, from a
CT, end to the differential node.

Warning:
Short-circuiting a current input without first isolating it causes
the differential protection to be cut out.
Hence, check all CT's for the correct state before starting the
tests and, above all, before finally setting the unit at work.

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.

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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CHARACTERISTIC OF NON-LINEAR RESISTANCE

10000

1000
TENSIONE (V)
VOLTAGE (V)

100

10

1
0,001 0,01 0,1 1 10 100 1000
CORRENT E (A)
CURRENT (A)

fig. 3

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RATED PHASE CURRENT In: 1A RATED PHASE CURRENT In: 5A

Position of jumpers n S3,S7,S8,S9 Position of jumpers n S3,S7,S8, S9

TOP SIDE TOP SIDE

RELAY RELAY
FRONT FRONT

fig. 4a fig. 4b

NORMALLY DE-ENERGIZED RELAYS NORMALLY ENERGIZED RELAYS

Position of jumper n S1 Position of jumper n S1

TOP SIDE TOP SIDE

RELAY RELAY
FRONT FRONT

fig. 4c fig. 4d

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N.B. This scheme shows the use of the

protection as a bus bar differential unit with
current circuit monitoring activity. The high
impedance is set to 2000 ohm. fig. 5

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OVERALL DIMENSIONS

The casing can even be munted on

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

DRILLING TEMPLATE TERMINALS

fig. 6
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS

500 Ω 1000 Ω 2000 Ω

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 DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
delayed start of first phase A threshold IA> START
X X first phase A threshold trip IA> TRIP X X
X X second phase A threshold trip IA>> TRIP X X
delayed start of first phase B threshold IB> START
X X first phase B threshold trip IB> TRIP X X
X X second phase B threshold trip IB>> TRIP X X
delayed start of first phase C threshold IC> START
X X first phase C threshold trip IC> TRIP X X
X X second phase C threshold trip IC>> TRIP X X
phase A overvoltage threshold start UA> START
X phase A overvoltage threshold trip UA> TRIP X
phase B overvoltage threshold start UB> START
X phase B overvoltage threshold trip UB> TRIP X
phase C overvoltage threshold start UC> START
X phase C overvoltage threshold trip UC> TRIP X
phase A undervoltage threshold start UA< START
phase A undervoltage threshold trip UA< TRIP
phase B undervoltage threshold start UB< START
phase B undervoltage threshold trip UB< TRIP
phase C undervoltage threshold start UC< START
phase C undervoltage threshold trip UC< TRIP
breaker failure trip BF 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
X minimum pulse width t_IMP / / / / / / / /
bistable operation MEMOR X X X X X X X X

end relays normally de-energized / not to be allocated

X allocated

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

tab. B - FACTORY SETTINGS

CONTROL MATRIX DIGITAL

INPUTS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3
input enabled by normal de-energizing
first phase A threshold trip lock BLOC. IA>
second phase A trip lock BLOC. IA>>
first phase B threshold trip lock BLOC. IB>
second phase B threshold trip lock BLOC. IB>>
first phase C threshold trip lock BLOC. IC>
second phase C threshold trip lock BLOC. IC>>
phase A overvoltage trip trip lock BLOC. UA>
phase B overvoltage trip lock BLOC. UB>
phase C overvoltage trip lock BLOC. UC>
phase A undervoltage trip lock BLOC. UA<
phase B undervoltage trip lock BLOC. UB<
phase C undervoltage trip lock BLOC. UC<
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

TABLE OF SETTINGS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION MAIN SPARE
ON OFF VALUE ON OFF VALUE
rated current In 1A / / /
rated frequency fn 50 Hz / / /
rated voltage Un 100 V / / /

first input threshold A IA> X 0.02 In X 0.02 In

starting signalling delay IA> tstart 0s 0s
tripping delay IA> t1 0.1 s 0.1 s
second input threshold A A IA>> X 0.04 In X 0.04 In
first input thresjold B B IB> X 0.02 In X 0.02 In
starting signalling delay IB> tstart 0s 0s
tripping delay IB> t2 0.1 s 0.1 s
second input threshold B IB>> X 0.04 In X 0.04 In
first input threshold C IC> X 0.02 In X 0.02 In
starting signalling delay IC> tstart 0s 0s
tripping delay IC> t3 0.1 s 0.1 s
second input threshold C IC>> X 0.04 In X 0.04 In
overvoltage input threshold A UA> X 0.02 Un X 0.02 Un
starting signalling delay UA> tstart 0s 0s
tripping delay UA> t4 5s 5s
overvoltage input threshold B UB> X 0.02 Un X 0.02 Un
starting signalling delay UB> tstart 0s 0s
tripping delay UB> t5 5s 5s
overvoltage input threshold C UC> X 0.02 Un X 0.02 Un
starting signalling delay UC> tstart 0s 0 s
tripping delay UC> t6 5 s 5 s
undervoltage input threshold A UA< X 0.8 Un X 0.8 Un
starting signalling delay UA< tstart 0 s 0 s
tripping delay UA< t7 1 s 1 s
undervoltage input threshold B UB< X 0.8 Un X 0.8 Un
starting signalling delay UB< tstart 0 s 0 s
tripping delay UB< t8 1 s 1 s
undervoltage input threshold C UC< X 0.8 Un X 0.8 Un
starting signalling delay UC< tstart 0 s 0 s
tripping delay UC< t9 1 s 1s

breaker failure delay t_BF X 0.15 s / / /

minimum 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 pre-trigger delay 2s / / /

/ not to be allocated: the same settings as

settings in use: MAIN timed LCD backlighting: OFF
the MAIN settings 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 phase A threshold IA> START
first phase A threshold trip IA> TRIP
second phase A threshold trip IA>> TRIP
delayed start of first phase B threshold IB> START
first phase B threshold trip IB> TRIP
second phase B threshold trip IB>> TRIP
delayed start of prima soglia fase C IC> START
first phase C threshold trip IC> TRIP
second phase C threshold trip IC>> TRIP
phase A overvoltage start UA> START
phase A overvoltage trip UA> TRIP
phase B overvoltage threshold start UB> START
phase B overvoltage threshold trip UB> TRIP
phase C overvoltage threshold start UC> START
phase C overvoltage threshold trip UC> TRIP
phase A undervoltage threshold start UA< START
phase A undervoltage threshold trip UA< TRIP
phase B undervoltage threshold start UB< START
phase B undervoltage threshold trip UB< TRIP
phase C undervoltage threshold start UC< START
phase C undervoltage threshold trip UC< TRIP
breaker failure trip BF 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
minimum pulse width t_IMP / / / / / / / /
bistable operation MEMOR

end relays normally de-energized / not to be allocated

end relays normally de-energized

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tab. E

CONTROL MATRIX DIGITAL

INPUTS
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 2 3
Input enabled by normal de-energizing
first phase A threshold trip lock BLOC. IA>
second phase A threshold trip lock BLOC. IA>>
firs phase B threshold trip lock BLOC. IB>
second phase B threshold trip lock BLOC. IB>>
first phase C threshold trip lock BLOC. IC>
second phase C threshold trip lock BLOC. IC>>
phase A overvoltage trip lock BLOC. UA>
phase B overvoltage trip lock BLOC. UB>
phase C overvoltage trip lock BLOC. UC>
phase A undervoltage trip lock BLOC. UA<
phase B undervoltage trip lock BLOC. UB<
phase C undervoltage trip lock BLOC. UC<
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 current In / / /
rated frequency fn / / /
rated voltage Un / / /

first input threshold A IA>

starting signalling delay IA> tstart
tripping delay IA> t1
second input threshold A IA>>
first input threshold B IB>
starting signalling delay IB> tstart
tripping delay IB> t2
second input threshold B IB>>
first input threshold C IC>
starting signalling delay IC> tstart
tripping delay IC> t3
second input threshold C IC>>
overvoltage input threshold A UA>
starting signalling delay UA> tstart
tripping delay UA> t4
overvoltage input threshold UB>
starting signalling delay UB> tstart
tripping delay UB> t5
overvoltage input threshold C UC>
starting signalling delay UC> tstart
tripping delay UC> t6
undervoltage inout threshold A UA<
starting signalling delay UA< tstart
tripping delay UA< t7
undervoltage input threshold B UB<
starting signalling delay UB< tstart
tripping delay UB< t8
undervoltage input threshold C UC<
starting signalling delay UC< tstart
tripping delay UC< t9

breaker failure delay t_BF / / /

minimum pulse width of end relays t_imp / / /
additional timer t_X1 / / /
additional timer t_X2 / / /
additional timer t_X3 / / /

settings in use: MAIN Timed LCD back-lighting: ON / not to be allocated: the same settings as
the MAIN settings apply
settings in use: SPARE Timed LCD back-lighting: OFF

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APPENDIX A - Network data exchange

DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

Identification
commercial name relay--> centre AR
plant identifier relay--> centre AR
rated current relay--> centre AR
rated voltage relay--> centre AR

Settings 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
rated current relay--> centre--> relay AR
rated voltage relay--> centre--> relay AR
LCD setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
minimum 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 overcurrent input threshold A included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
first value of overcurrent threshold I> input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay I> input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay I> input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
second overcurrent threshold input A included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
second value of overcurrent threshold I>> input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay I>> input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay I>> input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
first overcurrent threshold input B included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
first value of overcurrent threshold I> input B relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay I> input B relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay I> input B relay--> centre--> relay AR
second overcurrent threshold input B included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
second value of overcurrent threshold I>> input B relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay I>> input B relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay I>> input B relay--> centre--> relay AR
first overcurrent threshold input C included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
first value of overcurrent threshold I> input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay I> input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay I> input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
second overcurrent threshold input C included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
second value of overcurrent threshold I>> input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay I>> input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay I>> input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
overvoltage threshold input A included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
overvoltage threshold value U> input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay U> input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay U> input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
overvoltage threshold input B included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
overvoltage threshold value U> input B relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay U> input B relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay U> input B relay--> centre--> relay AR
overvoltage threshold input C included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
overvoltage threshold value U> input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay U> input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay U> input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
undervoltage threshold input A included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
undervoltage threshold value U< input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay U<input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay U< input A relay--> centre--> relay AR
undervoltage threshold input B included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
undervoltage threshold value U< input B relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay U<input B relay--> centre--> relay AR

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DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

tripping delay U< input B relay--> centre--> relay AR

undervoltage threshold input C included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
undervoltage threshold value U< input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
starting delay U<input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
tripping delay U< input C relay--> centre--> relay AR
breaker failure threshold included/excluded relay--> centre--> relay AR
breaker failure tripping delay relay--> centre--> relay AR

Present measurements
current IA relay--> centre T and AR
current IB relay--> centre T and AR
current IC relay--> centre T and AR
voltage UA relay--> centre T and AR
voltage UB relay--> centre T and AR
voltage UC relay--> centre T and AR

Event logging
event date / time relay--> centre VP and AR
IA> start relay--> centre VP and AR
IA> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
IA>> start relay--> centre VP and AR
IA>> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
IB> start relay--> centre VP and AR
IB> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
IB>> start relay--> centre VP and AR
IB>> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
IC> start relay--> centre VP and AR
IC> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
IC>> start relay--> centre VP and AR
IC>> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UA> start relay--> centre VP and AR
UA> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UB> start relay--> centre VP and AR
UB> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UC> start relay--> centre VP and AR
UC> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UA< start relay--> centre VP and AR
UA< trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UB< start relay--> centre VP and AR
UB< trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UC< start relay--> centre VP and AR
UC< trip relay--> centre VP and AR
BFstart relay--> centre VP and AR
BF trip relay--> centre VP and AR
digital input 1 state relay--> centre VP and AR
digital input 2 state relay--> centre VP and AR
digital input 3 state relay--> centre VP and AR
timer t_X1 state relay--> centre VP and AR
timer t_X2 state relay--> centre VP and AR
timer t_X3 state relay--> centre VP and AR

States
IA> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
IA>> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
IB> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
IB>> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
IC> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
IC>> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UA> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UB> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UC> trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UA< trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UB< trip relay--> centre VP and AR
UC< trip relay--> centre VP and AR
BF trip relay--> centre VP and AR

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DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

digital input 1 state relay--> centre VP and AR

digital input 2 state relay--> centre VP and AR
digital input 3 state relay--> centre VP and AR
timer t_X1 state relay--> centre VP and AR
timer t_X2 state relay--> centre VP and AR
timer t_X3 state relay--> centre VP and AR

Blocks
current thresholds block centre--> relay AV
undervoltage thresholds block centre--> relay AV
overvoltage thresholds locks centre--> relay AV

Counters

IA> partial trips relay--> centre AR

IA> total trips relay--> centre AR
IA>> partial trips relay--> centre AR
IA>> total trips relay--> centre AR
IB> partial trips relay--> centre AR
IB> total trips relay--> centre AR
IB>> partial trips relay--> centre AR
IB>> total trips relay--> centre AR
IC> partial trips relay--> centre AR
IC> total trips relay--> centre AR
IC>> partial trips relay--> centre AR
IC>> total trips relay--> centre AR
UA> partial trips relay--> centre AR
UA> total trips relay--> centre AR
UB> partial trips relay--> centre AR
UB> total trips relay--> centre AR
UC> partial trips relay--> centre AR
UC> total trips relay--> centre AR
UA< partial trips relay--> centre AR
UA< total trips relay--> centre AR
UB< partial trips relay--> centre AR
UB< total trips relay--> centre AR
UC< partial trips relay--> centre AR
UC< total trips relay--> centre AR
BF partial trips relay--> centre AR
BF total trips relay--> centre AR

Events
date relay--> centre AR
time relay--> centre AR
operated threshold relay--> centre AR
IA fault current value relay--> centre AR
IB fault current value relay--> centre AR
IC fault current value relay--> centre AR
UA fault voltage value relay--> centre AR
UB fault voltage value relay--> centre AR
UC fault voltage value relay--> centre AR

Output relays
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

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DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIMING

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 enabled HIGH/LOW relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 2 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 2 setting enabled HIGH/LOW relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 3 setting relay--> centre--> relay AR
input 3 setting enabled HIGH/LOW relay--> centre--> relay AR

Diagnostics relay--> centre AV

Reset
LED centre--> relay AR
relay centre--> relay AR
resettable counters centre--> relay AR

Commands
output relay enable centre--> relay AV e AR
settings switch centre--> relay AV
settings switch survival time centre--> relay AR

Fault recorder
fault recorder starting parameters relay--> centre--> relay AR
fault recorder pre-trigger delay relay--> centre--> relay AR
fault recorder trigger command centre--> relay AR
fault recorder reset command 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

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

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