Industrial IT for Utility Communications

Communicate IT Teleprotection NSD570

NSD570 – Digital teleprotection
for power networks

A secure and uninterrupted supply of electricity is

only possible with the help of comprehensive
protection and control functions, which ensure
the reliable operation of the power system.

As the complexity and ratings of electrical power

systems increase, so do also the demands on the
protective devices and systems which have to
protect them from damage and preserve power
system stability.

Protection relays in conjunction with communi-

cation links provide the best possible means of
selectively isolating faults on HV lines, trans-
formers, reactors and other important items of
electrical plants.

To prevent the system from failure and damage, the

teleprotection system has to selectively disconnect
the faulty part by transferring command signals
within the shortest possible time.

NSD570 – Fast, reliable and secure

transmission of protection signals

Depending on the protection scheme in use, the

command signals trip the remote circuit-breaker
either directly (direct tripping) or are first enabled
by the local protection device (permissive tripping).
Other protection schemes involve tripping
prevention by the local protection device
(blocking).

A fundamental requirement in all these applications

is that command signals are communicated reliably
at the highest possible speed. In the event of a fault
on the protected unit, the command signals must
be received at the remote end in the shortest
possible time even if the channel is disturbed by
the fault (dependability).

On the other hand, interference on the commu-

nications channel must never cause unwanted
operation of the protection by simulating a tripping
signal when there is no fault on the power system
(security). The most important features of a
teleprotection equipment are therefore transmission
time, dependability and security. From the
communications engineering point of view, the
bandwidth a teleprotection equipment occupies
must also be taken into account.
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The task of protection

■ For analogue and digital communication
is to selectively disconnect the faulty part of the links
system within the shortest possible time. In view
■ 4 or 8 independent commands
of increasing power plant capacities and closer
meshing of high-voltage networks, stringent ■ Each command configurable for blocking,
demands are placed on protection systems permissive or direct tripping
featuring absolute selectivity and short fault ■ Integrated event recorder
clearing times. ■ Remote configuration
■ Browser-based Human Machine Interface
Fast exchange of information between the ends of
protected circuits is therefore essential. ■ Web-enabled with optional LAN/Ethernet
Interface
A modern teleprotection equipment has to be ■ Adaptive signal processing for shortest
adaptable both with respect to the requirements transmission times
of the protection and the constraints of the
■ 1+1 configuration to protect against
communications system and must provide the best
communication path failures
possible support for solving complex protection
■ Single or redundant power supplies
and communications problems.

NSD570’s modern technology and modular system structure

allows user-oriented solutions for every application.

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 NSD570 – Simple operation

The NSD570 system was designed to provide

simple commissioning, operation and supervision
of teleprotection links.

The modular design of NSD570 provides the

greatest possible flexibility and adaptability for all
application requirements.

One or two systems can easily be placed in one

rack. A mix of analogue and digital systems in the
same rack is also possible.
Remote access allows the configuration and supervision
of your system no matter where you are or what time it is.

The browser-based HMI makes the operation as easy as

surfing the World Wide Web.

A serial port permits to connect directly to your

computer for programming and monitoring the local and
remote station.

Front panel LEDs and an optional integrated LCD display

indicate the equipment status without requiring additional
tools.

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 NSD570 – Modular and flexible

The NSD570 is suitable for all kinds of protection command transmission; transfomer, reactor and line
protection, single-circuit and double-circuit lines, including the protection of teed feeders with single or
multiple tee-offs.

Overview
■ Browser-based HMI
■ Few modules – low inventory
■ One or two systems in one rack
■ Mix of analogue and digital system in same rack
possible
■ 1+1 operation
■ T-operation for the protection of 3 terminal lines

Modules
■ Power supply – single or dual (redundant)
■ Analogue line interface
■ Digital line interface
■ Protection relay interface
■ Ethernet/LAN interface (optional)
■ LCD display (optional)

Analogue Line Interface

■ Up to 4 independent commands
■ Programmable bandwidth: from 120 Hz to 2800 Hz
■ Programmable centre frequencies:
from 360 Hz to 3900 Hz in 60 Hz steps
■ Each command configurable for blocking, permissive
or direct tripping
■ EOC (embedded operation channel) for remote
monitoring and configuration
■ Command signal power boosting

Digital Line Interface

■ Up to 8 independent commands
■ Set of serial digital line interfaces, including E1 and T1
and optical interface
■ Each command configurable for blocking, permissive
or direct tripping
■ EOC (embedded operation channel) for remote
monitoring and configuration
■ Terminal addressing to protect against channel
crossovers in switched or routed networks

Relay Interface
■ Electrically isolated command I/O circuits
■ Nominal tripping voltage range:
from 24 VDC to 250 VDC
■ Commands can individually be mapped on any input
and output
■ Single-pole or double-pole tripping

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 NSD570 – Easy Operation

The browser-based HMI allows easy configuration

and operation of the system. Access it via the way
that fits you best, e.g. via Intranet, World Wide
Web, local PC or integrated LCD front panel
display.

You can monitor and configure your system using

a standard Web browser. For direct access to the
equipment, the HMI application program and a Easy configuration and
small Web server are to be installed on your PC. operation via browser-
based HMI
For remote access to the equipment via the
Intranet/Internet, no extra installation on your PC
is necessary since the HMI application program
and the Web server are running on the LAN
interface.

In a substation, several NSD570 can be connected System configuration

to a local station bus (RS-485). Connection to the using standard software

Intranet/Internet is provided by the LAN

interface. In such a network, all NSD570s are
accessible with a unique device address. A
connection to the equipment, either local or
remote, is always secured by means of a user
log-in with a two-level password identification.

Self-explaining menus make it possible to set up

and operate your system within the shortest
possible time.

The event recorder traces

all events and highlights
commands and alerts.

Discover the NSD570 world on the Internet

by exploring its hard- and software:

www.abb.com/utilitycommunications

Secure Internet/Intranet
access to your system

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 NSD570 – Technical Data

Power Supply 48 VDC to 250 VDC / 100 VAC to 240 VAC

Number of Commands Up to 4 independent commands for analogue communication paths
Up to 8 independent commands for digital communication paths
All I/Os electrically isolated
Command Keying Contact + external battery 24 VDC to 250 VDC
Contact + internal 24 VDC auxiliary supply (option)
Transmission Time Adaptive, always ensuring shortest transmission times (4 ms minimum)
Line Interfaces Analogue:
2-wire or 4-wire, 600 Ohms or high impedance
Transmit level: –24 to +11 dBm
Receive level: –30 to +2 dBm nominal; dynamic range 30 dB
Bandwidth and channel center frequency programmable
Digital:
V.11 / X.21 / X.24; RS-422A / RS-530 / RS-449,
G.703.1 (64 kbps, co-directional)
E1 / T1 for direct connection to SDH/SONET multiplexer
Optical:
LED 1300 nm with 30 km reach
Management Facility By means of standard PC and browser software
From one end via EOC (Embedded Operation Channel)
Via LAN or WEB with integrated LAN / Ethernet interface /
WEB Server (option)
Event Recorder Integrated, non-volatile
Alarms Free contacts with configurable alarm allocation
Standards IEC 60834-1 (Teleprotection Command Systems)
EMC Directive 89/336/EC
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
EN 50081-2, EN 55022 class A (emission)
EN/IEC 61000-6-2 (immunity)
EN/IEC 60950 (safety)
Power Consumption Approx. 10 Watt
Temperature Range –5 to +55 ºC (operation); –40 to +70 ºC (transport and storage)

Dimensions 300 mm

Height: 4 U / 177 mm
(including 1 U
for cable duct) 133 mm
Width: 19 inch / 485 mm
Depth: 300 mm

Weight: Approx. 6.0 kg

485 mm

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