Areva P Series Manual

MiCOM
P120/P121/P122/P123
Overcurrent Relays
Version 10
Technical Guide
P12X/EN T/H86
Technical Guide P12x/EN T/H86
Contents
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 1/2
MiCOM P120/P121/P122 & P123

OVERCURRENT RELAYS
TECHNICAL GUIDE
CONTENTS
Safety Instructions Pxxxx/EN SS/D11
Introduction P12x/EN IT/G86
Handling, Installation and Case Dimensions P12x/EN IN/G86
User Guide P12x/EN FT/G86
Menu Content Tables P12x/EN HI/G86
Technical Data and Curve Characteristics P12x/EN TD/H86
Application Guide P12x/EN AP/H86
Communication Database P12x/EN CT/G86
Commissioning and Maintenance Guide P12x/EN CM/G86
Connection Diagrams P12x/EN CO/G86
Commissioning Test and Setting Records Sheets P12x/EN RS/G86
Hardware/Software Version History and Compatibility NOT YET AVAILABLE

P12x/EN T/H86 Technical Guide
Contents
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Pxxxx/EN SS/D11
Safety Section Page 1/8
STANDARD SAFETY STATEMENTS AND EXTERNAL

LABEL INFORMATION FOR AREVA T&D EQUIPMENT
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. HEALTH AND SAFETY 3
3. SYMBOLS AND LABELS ON THE EQUIPMENT 4

3.1 Symbols 4
3.2 Labels 4
4. INSTALLING, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING 5
5. DE-COMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL 7
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAFETY 8

6.1 Protective fuse rating 8
6.2 Protective class 8
6.3 Installation category 8
6.4 Environment 8
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1. INTRODUCTION
This Safety Section and the relevant equipment documentation provide full information on
safe handling, commissioning and testing of this equipment also includes reference to typical
equipment label markings.
The technical data in this Safety Section is typical only, see the technical data section of the
relevant equipment documentation for data specific to a particular equipment.
Before carrying out any work on the equipment the user should be familiar with the
contents of this Safety Section and the ratings on the equipment’s rating label.
Reference should be made to the external connection diagram before the equipment is
installed, commissioned or serviced.
Language specific, self-adhesive User Interface labels are provided in a bag for some
equipment.
2. HEALTH AND SAFETY

The information in the Safety Section of the equipment documentation is intended to ensure
that equipment is properly installed and handled in order to maintain it in a safe condition.
It is assumed that everyone who will be associated with the equipment will be familiar with
the contents of this Safety Section, or the Safety Guide (SFTY/4L M).
When electrical equipment is in operation, dangerous voltages will be present in certain parts
of the equipment. Failure to observe warning notices, incorrect use, or improper use may
endanger personnel and equipment and cause personal injury or physical damage.
Before working in the terminal strip area, the equipment must be isolated.
Proper and safe operation of the equipment depends on appropriate shipping and handling,
proper storage, installation and commissioning, and on careful operation, maintenance and
servicing. For this reason only qualified personnel may work on or operate the equipment.
Qualified personnel are individuals who:
• Are familiar with the installation, commissioning, and operation of the equipment and
of the system to which it is being connected;
• Are able to safely perform switching operations in accordance with accepted safety
engineering practices and are authorized to energize and de-energize equipment and
to isolate, ground, and label it;
• Are trained in the care and use of safety apparatus in accordance with safety
engineering practices;
• Are trained in emergency procedures (first aid).

The equipment documentation gives instructions for its installation, commissioning, and
operation. However, the manuals cannot cover all conceivable circumstances or include
detailed information on all topics. In the event of questions or specific problems, do not take
any action without proper authorization. Contact the appropriate AREVA technical sales
office and request the necessary information.
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3. SYMBOLS AND LABELS ON THE EQUIPMENT

For safety reasons the following symbols which may be used on the equipment or referred to
in the equipment documentation, should be understood before the equipment is installed or
commissioned.
3.1 Symbols
Caution: refer to equipment documentation Caution: risk of electric shock
Protective Conductor (*Earth) terminal Functional/Protective Conductor

(*Earth) terminal
Note: This symbol may also be used for a Protective Conductor (Earth) terminal if that
terminal is part of a terminal block or sub-assembly e.g. power supply.
*NOTE: THE TERM EARTH USED THROUGHOUT THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL IS

THE DIRECT EQUIVALENT OF THE NORTH AMERICAN TERM
GROUND.
3.2 Labels
See Safety Guide (SFTY/4L M) for typical equipment labeling information.
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4. INSTALLING, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING

Equipment connections
Personnel undertaking installation, commissioning or servicing work for this
equipment should be aware of the correct working procedures to ensure safety.
The equipment documentation should be consulted before installing,
commissioning, or servicing the equipment.
Terminals exposed during installation, commissioning and maintenance may
present a hazardous voltage unless the equipment is electrically isolated.
Any disassembly of the equipment may expose parts at hazardous voltage, also
electronic parts may be damaged if suitable electrostatic voltage discharge (ESD)
precautions are not taken.
If there is unlocked access to the rear of the equipment, care should be taken by
all personnel to avoid electric shock or energy hazards.
Voltage and current connections should be made using insulated crimp
terminations to ensure that terminal block insulation requirements are maintained
for safety.
Watchdog (self-monitoring) contacts are provided in numerical relays to indicate
the health of the device. AREVA T&D strongly recommends that these contacts
are hardwired into the substation's automation system, for alarm purposes.
To ensure that wires are correctly terminated the correct crimp terminal and tool
for the wire size should be used.
The equipment must be connected in accordance with the appropriate connection
diagram.
Protection Class I Equipment
- Before energizing the equipment it must be earthed using the protective
conductor terminal, if provided, or the appropriate termination of the supply
plug in the case of plug connected equipment.
- The protective conductor (earth) connection must not be removed since the
protection against electric shock provided by the equipment would be lost.
- When the protective (earth) conductor terminal (PCT) is also used to
terminate cable screens, etc., it is essential that the integrity of the protective
(earth) conductor is checked after the addition or removal of such functional
earth connections. For M4 stud PCTs the integrity of the protective (earth)
connections should be ensured by use of a locknut or similar.
The recommended minimum protective conductor (earth) wire size is 2.5 mm²
(3.3 mm² for North America) unless otherwise stated in the technical data section
of the equipment documentation, or otherwise required by local or country wiring
regulations.
The protective conductor (earth) connection must be low-inductance and as short
as possible.
All connections to the equipment must have a defined potential. Connections that
are pre-wired, but not used, should preferably be grounded when binary inputs
and output relays are isolated. When binary inputs and output relays are
connected to common potential, the pre-wired but unused connections should be
connected to the common potential of the grouped connections.
Before energizing the equipment, the following should be checked:
- Voltage rating/polarity (rating label/equipment documentation);
- CT circuit rating (rating label) and integrity of connections;
- Protective fuse rating;
- Integrity of the protective conductor (earth) connection (where applicable);
- Voltage and current rating of external wiring, applicable to the application.
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Accidental touching of exposed terminals

If working in an area of restricted space, such as a cubicle, where there is a risk of
electric shock due to accidental touching of terminals which do not comply with
IP20 rating, then a suitable protective barrier should be provided.
Equipment Use
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Removal of the equipment front panel/cover
Removal of the equipment front panel/cover may expose hazardous live parts,
which must not be touched until the electrical power is removed.
UL and CSA listed or recognized equipment
To maintain UL and CSA approvals the equipment should be installed using UL
and/or CSA listed or recognized parts of the following type: connection cables,
protective fuses/fuseholders or circuit breakers, insulation crimp terminals, and
replacement internal battery, as specified in the equipment documentation.
Equipment operating conditions
The equipment should be operated within the specified electrical and
environmental limits.
Current transformer circuits
Do not open the secondary circuit of a live CT since the high voltage produced
may be lethal to personnel and could damage insulation. Generally, for safety, the
secondary of the line CT must be shorted before opening any connections to it.
For most equipment with ring-terminal connections, the threaded terminal block for
current transformer termination has automatic CT shorting on removal of the
module. Therefore external shorting of the CTs may not be required, the
equipment documentation should be checked to see if this applies.
For equipment with pin-terminal connections, the threaded terminal block for
current transformer termination does NOT have automatic CT shorting on removal
of the module.
External resistors, including voltage dependent resistors (VDRs)
Where external resistors, including voltage dependent resistors (VDRs), are fitted
to the equipment, these may present a risk of electric shock or burns, if touched.
Battery replacement
Where internal batteries are fitted they should be replaced with the recommended
type and be installed with the correct polarity to avoid possible damage to the
equipment, buildings and persons.
Insulation and dielectric strength testing
Insulation testing may leave capacitors charged up to a hazardous voltage. At the
end of each part of the test, the voltage should be gradually reduced to zero, to
discharge capacitors, before the test leads are disconnected.
Insertion of modules and pcb cards
Modules and PCB cards must not be inserted into or withdrawn from the
equipment whilst it is energized, since this may result in damage.
Insertion and withdrawal of extender cards
Extender cards are available for some equipment. If an extender card is used,
this should not be inserted or withdrawn from the equipment whilst it is energized.
This is to avoid possible shock or damage hazards. Hazardous live voltages may
be accessible on the extender card.
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External test blocks and test plugs

Great care should be taken when using external test blocks and test plugs such as
the MMLG, MMLB and MiCOM P990 types, hazardous voltages may be
accessible when using these. *CT shorting links must be in place before the
insertion or removal of MMLB test plugs, to avoid potentially lethal voltages.
*Note: When a MiCOM P992 Test Plug is inserted into the MiCOM P991 Test
Block, the secondaries of the line CTs are automatically shorted, making
them safe.
Fiber optic communication
Where fiber optic communication devices are fitted, these should not be viewed
directly. Optical power meters should be used to determine the operation or
signal level of the device.
Cleaning
The equipment may be cleaned using a lint free cloth dampened with clean water,
when no connections are energized. Contact fingers of test plugs are normally
protected by petroleum jelly, which should not be removed.
5. DE-COMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL

De-commissioning
The supply input (auxiliary) for the equipment may include capacitors across the
supply or to earth. To avoid electric shock or energy hazards, after completely
isolating the supplies to the equipment (both poles of any dc supply), the
capacitors should be safely discharged via the external terminals prior tode-
commissioning.
Disposal
It is recommended that incineration and disposal to water courses is avoided. The
equipment should be disposed of in a safe manner. Any equipment containing
batteries should have them removed before disposal, taking precautions to avoid
short circuits. Particular regulations within the country of operation, may apply to
the disposal of the equipment.
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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAFETY

6.1 Protective fuse rating
The recommended maximum rating of the external protective fuse for equipments is 16A,
high rupture capacity (HRC) Red Spot type NIT, or TIA, or equivalent, unless otherwise
stated in the Technical Data section of the equipment documentation. The protective fuse
should be located as close to the unit as possible.
DANGER CTS MUST NOT BE FUSED SINCE OPEN CIRCUITING THEM
MAY PRODUCE LETHAL HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES.
6.2 Protective class
IEC 60255-27: 2005 Class I (unless otherwise specified in the equipment

documentation). This equipment requires a protective
conductor (earth) connection to ensure user safety.
6.3 Installation category
IEC 60255-27: 2005 Installation category III (Overvoltage Category III):

EN 60255-27: 2006 Distribution level, fixed installation.
Equipment in this category is qualification tested at 5 kV
peak, 1.2/50 µs, 500 W, 0.5 J, between all supply
circuits and earth and also between independent
circuits.
6.4 Environment
The equipment is intended for indoor installation and use only. If it is required for use in an
outdoor environment then it must be mounted in a specific cabinet of housing which will
enable it to meet the requirements of IEC 60529 with the classification of degree of
protection IP54 (dust and splashing water protected).
Pollution Degree - Pollution Compliance is demonstrated by reference to safety

Degree 2 standards.
Altitude - Operation up to 2000m
IEC 60255-27:2005
IEC 60255-27: 2006
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
INTRODUCTION
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4
3. INTRODUCTION TO THE MiCOM P120, P121, P122 & P123 RELAYS 5
4. MAIN FUNCTIONS 6
5. EQUIVALENCE TABLES 7
P12x/EN IT/G86 Introduction
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MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 3/8
1. INTRODUCTION
The overcurrent relays of the MiCOM P120 range are AREVA T&D universal overcurrent
relays. MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays have been designed to control, protect
and monitor industrial installations, public distribution networks and substations, and to be
used as back-up protection for EHV and HV transmission networks.
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2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This manual provides a description of MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 functions and
settings. The goal of this manual is to allow the user to become familiar with the application,
installation, setting and commissioning of these relays.
This manual has the following format :
P12x/EN IT Introduction
Contents of the manual and general introduction to the MiCOM
P120 range of relays covered in the Guide.
P12x/EN IN Handling, installation and case dimensions
Caution to be taken when handling electronic equipment.
P12x/EN FT User Guide of MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays
A detailed description of the features of MiCOM P120 range of
relays.
P12x/EN TD Technical data and curve characteristics
Comprehensive details on nominal values, setting ranges,
specifications and curves characteristics.
P12x/EN CM Commissioning and Maintenance Guide
Guide to commissioning, problem solving and maintenance of
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123.
P12x/EN CO Connection diagrams for MiCOM P120/P121 and P122/P123
P12x/EN RS Commissioning test records
P12x/EN VC Hardware/Software version history
P12x/EN CT Communication mapping data bases
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 5/8
3. INTRODUCTION TO THE MiCOM P120, P121, P122 & P123 RELAYS

The range of MiCOM protection relays is built on the success of the MIDOS, K and MODN
ranges by incorporating the last changes in digital technology. Relays from the MiCOM P120
range are fully compatible and use the same modular box concept.
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays provide comprehensive overcurrent phase and
earth fault protection for utilities networks, industrial plants and networks as well as for other
applications where overcurrent protection is required. The earth fault protection is sensitive
enough to be applied in electrical networks where the earth fault current is low.
In addition to its protective functions, each relay offers control and recording features. They
can be fully integrated to a control system so protection, control, data acquisition and
recording of faults, events and disturbances can be made available.
The relays are equipped on the front panel with a liquid crystal display (LCD) with 2 x 16
back-lit alphanumerical characters, a tactile 7 button keypad (to access all settings, clear
alarms and read measurements) and 8 LEDs that indicate the status of MiCOM P120, P121,
P122 and P123 relays.
In addition, the use of the RS485 communication port makes it possible to read, reinitialise
and change the settings of the relays, if required, from a local or remote PC computer loaded
with MiCOM S1 software.
Its flexibility of use, reduced maintenance requirements and ease of integration allow the
MiCOM P120 range to provide an adaptable solution for the problems of the protection of
electric networks.
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4. MAIN FUNCTIONS
The following table shows the functions available for the different models of the MiCOM
P120 range of relays.
ANSI MiCOM MiCOM MiCOM MiCOM

Functions
Code P120 P121 P122 P123
50/51 or
Single-phase overcurrent X
50N/51N
Three-phase overcurrent 50/51 X X X
Earth fault overcurrent 50N/51N X X X X
Restricted Earth fault 64N X X X X
Thermal overload (True RMS) 49 X X
Undercurrent 37 X X
Negative sequence overcurrent 46 X X
Broken conductor detection X X
Cold load pickup X X
Instantaneous/start contact X X X X
Latching output contacts 86 X X X X
Setting groups 1 1 2 2
Circuit breaker failure detection 50BF X X
Trip circuit supervision X X
Circuit Breaker monitoring and control X X
Blocking logic X X X X
Selective relay scheme logic X X
Multi-shot autoreclose 79 X
Clock phase and anti-clock phase
X X
rotation operation
Switch on to fault (SOTF) X
CB control Local/Remote X
Measurements (True RMS) X X X X
Peak and rolling values X X
Event records X X
Fault records X X
Instantaneous records X X
Disturbance records X X
RS 232 front communication X X X X
RS 485 rear communication
(Modbus RTU, IEC 60870-5-103, X X X X
Courier, DNP3.0)
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5. TABLE OF EQUIVALENCE
The following section describes the models of the MiCOM P120 range together with other
existing relays in the AREVA T&D' catalogue :
K range MIDOS range TROPIC2 range MiCOM range

KCGG 110, 122 MCAG 11, 12 TA 1xxx, 1220B
KCGU 110 MCGG 22 TAH 111x
MCSU TAS 1xxx P120
MCTD 01
MCTI 14
KCGG 11x, 12x,13x, 14x MCAG 1x, 3x TA 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx
KCGU 11x, 14x MCGG 22, 42, 5x TA 2220B
MCGG 6x, 82 TA 521x, 5320R
P121
MCSU TAS 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx
MCTD 01 TAS 5xxx, 6xxx
MCTI 14, 34, 44
KCGG 11x, 12x,13x, 14x MCAG 1x, 3x TA 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx
KCGU 11x, 14x MCGG 22, 42, 5x TA 2220B
MCGG 6x, 82 TA 521x, 5320R
MCSU TAS 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx
P122
MCHD 04 TAT xxx
MCTI 14, 34, 44 TR 1x, TR 2x
MCTI 15, 35
KCGG 120, 130, 140 MCAG 1x, 3x TA 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx
KCGG 141, 142 MCGG 22, 42, 5x TA 2220B
KCGU 140 MCGG 6x, 82 TA 521x, 5320R
KVTR MCSU TAS 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx
MCHD 04 TAT xxx P123
MCND 04 TR 1x, TR 2x
MCTI 14, 34, 44 TOLD
MCTI 15, 35 TE 3000
MVAX 12, 21, 31, 91
MVTR 51, 52
FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENCE TABLE BETWEEN AREVA T&D' MiCOM P120 RANGE OF RELAYS AND
THE FORMER AREVA T&D OR GEC-ALSTHOM RANGE OF RELAYS
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MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
HANDLING, INSTALLATION
AND CASE DIMENSIONS
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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 3
1.1 Receipt of relays 3
1.2 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 3
2. HANDLING OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 4
3. RELAY MOUNTING 5
4. UNPACKING 6
5. STORAGE 7
6. DIMENSIONS 8
6.1 Connection of power terminals, and Signals terminals 8
6.2 Communication port RS485 9
6.3 Earthing 9
7. CASE DIMENSIONS 10
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1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
1.1 Receipt of relays
Protective relays, although generally of robust construction, require careful treatment prior to
installation on site. Upon receipt, relays should be examined immediately to ensure no
damage has been sustained in transit. If damage has been sustained during transit a claim
should be made to the transport contractor and AREVA T&D should be promptly notified.
Relays that are supplied unmounted and not intended to be installed immediately should be
returned with their protective polythene bags.
1.2 Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
The relays use components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharges.
The electronic circuits are well protected by the metal case and the internal module should
not be withdrawn unnecessarily. When handling the module outside its case, care should be
taken to avoid contact with components and electrical connections. If removed from the case
for storage, the module should be placed in an electrically conducting antistatic bag.
There are no setting adjustments within the module and it is advised that it is not
unnecessarily disassembled. Although the printed circuit boards are plugged together, the
connectors are a manufacturing aid and not intended for frequent dismantling; in fact
considerable effort may be required to separate them. Touching the printed circuit board
should be avoided, since complementary metal oxide semiconductors (CMOS) are used,
which can be damaged by static electricity discharged from the body.
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY WORK ON THE EQUIPMENT, THE
USER SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE SAFETY
GUIDE SFTY/4LM/D11 OR LATER ISSUE, OR THE SAFETY AND
TECHNICAL DATA SECTION OF THE TECHNICAL MANUAL AND ALSO
THE RATINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT RATING LABEL.
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2. HANDLING OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

A person’s normal movements can easily generate electrostatic potentials of several
thousand volts. Discharge of these voltages into semiconductor devices when handling
electronic circuits can cause serious damage, which often may not be immediately apparent
but the reliability of the circuit will have been reduced.
The electronic circuits are completely safe from electrostatic discharge when housed in the
case. Do not expose them to risk of damage by withdrawing modules unnecessarily.
Each module incorporates the highest practicable protection for its semiconductor devices.
However, if it becomes necessary to withdraw a module, the following precautions should be
taken to preserve the high reliability and long life for which the equipment has been designed
and manufactured.
1. Before removing a module, ensure that you are at the same electrostatic potential as
the equipment by touching the case.
2. Handle the module by its frontplate, frame or edges of the printed circuit board. Avoid
touching the electronic components, printed circuit track or connectors.
3. Do not pass the module to another person without first ensuring you are both at the
same electrostatic potential. Shaking hands achieves equipotential.
4. Place the module on an antistatic surface, or on a conducting surface which is at the
same potential as yourself.
5. Store or transport the module in a conductive bag.
If you are making measurements on the internal electronic circuitry of an equipment in
service, it is preferable that you are earthed to the case with a conductive wrist strap. Wrist
straps should have a resistance to ground between 500kΩ – 10MΩ.
If a wrist strap is not available you should maintain regular contact with the case to prevent a
build-up of static. Instrumentation which may be used for making measurements should be
earthed to the case whenever possible.
More information on safe working procedures for all electronic equipment can be found in
BS5783 and IEC 147-OF. It is strongly recommended that detailed investigations on
electronic circuitry or modification work should be carried out in a special handling area such
as described in the above-mentioned BS and IEC documents.
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3. RELAY MOUNTING
Relays are dispatched either individually or as part of a panel/rack assembly.
If an MMLG test block is to be included it should be positioned at the right-hand side of the
assembly (viewed from the front). Modules should remain protected by their metal case
during assembly into a panel or rack.
For individually mounted relays an outline diagram is supplied in section 6 of this chapter
showing the panel cut-outs and hole centres.
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4. UNPACKING
Care must be taken when unpacking and installing the relays so that none of the parts is
damaged or the settings altered. Relays must only be handled by skilled personnel. The
installation should be clean, dry and reasonably free from dust and excessive vibration. The
site should be well lit to facilitate inspection. Relays that have been removed from their cases
should not be left in situations where they are exposed to dust or damp. This particularly
applies to installations which are being carried out at the same time as construction work.
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5. STORAGE
If relays are not to be installed immediately upon receipt they should be stored in a place
free from dust and moisture in their original cartons. Where de-humidifier bags have been
included in the packing they should be retained. The action of the de-humidifier crystals will
be impaired if the bag has been exposed to ambient conditions and may be restored by
gently heating the bag for about an hour, prior to replacing it in the carton.
Dust which collects on a carton may, on subsequent unpacking, find its way into the relay; in
damp conditions the carton and packing may become impregnated with moisture and the de-
humifier will lose its efficiency.
Storage temperature : –25°C to +70°C.
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6. DIMENSIONS
6.1 Connection of power terminals, and Signals terminals
The individual equipment are delivered with sufficient M4 screws to connect the relay via
annular terminals, with a maximum recommended of two annular terminals per contact.
If necessary, AREVA T&D can provide annular terminals to crimp. 5 references exist
according to the section of the wire (see below). Each reference corresponds to a sachet of
100 terminals.
Push-on connector 4.8 x 0.8 (wire size 0.75 - 1.5mm²)

AREVA T&D'S Automation & Information Systems Business
reference: ZB9128 015
Push-on connector 4.8 x 0.8mm (wire size 1.5 - 2.5mm²)

AREVA T&D'S Automation & Information Systems Business
reference: ZB9128 016
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M4 90˚ Ring Tongue terminal (wire size 0.25 - 1.65mm²)

AREVA T&D'S Automation & Information Systems Business reference,
Stafford part number ZB9124 901
M4 90˚ Ring Tongue terminal (wire size 1.5 - 2.5mm²)

AREVA T&D'S Automation & Information Systems Business reference,
Stafford part number ZB9124 900
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To insure the insulation of the terminals and to respect the security and safety instructions,
an isolated sleeve can be used.
We recommend the following cable cross-sections:
− Auxiliary sources Vaux : 1.5 mm²
− Communication Port see paragraph 6.2
− Other circuits 1.0 mm²

Because of the limitations of the annular terminals, the maximum wire cross-section which
can be used for the connector blocks (for current inputs and signals) is of 6mm² by using non
-insulated annular terminals. When only pre- insulated terminals can be used, the maximum
wire cross-section is reduced to 2, 63 mm² per annular terminal. If a more significant wire
cross-section is necessary, two wires can be put in parallel, each one finished by a separate
annular terminal.
All the terminal blocks used for connections, except of the port RS485, must be able to
withstand a nominal voltage of minimum 300V peak value.
We recommend to protect the auxiliary source connection by using a fuse of type NIT or TIA
with a breaking capacity of 16A. For security reasons, do never install fuses in current
transformers circuits. The other circuits must be protected by fuses.
6.2 Communication port RS485
Connections to RS485 is made using annular terminals. It is recommended that a two core
screened cable, is used with a maximum total length of 1000 m or a 200nF total cable
capacitance.
Typical specification:
− Each core : 16/0.2 mm copper conductor, PVC insulated.
− Nominal conductor area : 0.5 mm² per core
− Screen : Overall braid, PVC sheathed
− Linear capacitance between conductor and earth : 100pF/m

6.3 Earthing
Each equipment must be connected to a local earth terminal by the intermediary of a M4
earth terminals. We recommend a wire of minimal section of 2,5 mm², with annular terminals
on the side of the equipment. Because of the limitations of the annular terminals, the
possible maximum section is of 6mm² by wire. If a larger section is necessary, one can use
cables connected in parallel, each one ending with an annular terminal separated on the side
of the equipment. One can also use a metal bar.
NOTE: To prevent any electrolytic risk between copper conductor or brass
conductor and the back plate of the equipment, it is necessary to take
precautions to isolate them one from the other. This can be done in
several ways, for example by inserting between the conductor and the
case a plated nickel or insulated ring washer or by using a tin
terminals.
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7. CASE DIMENSIONS
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays are available in a 4U metal case for panel or
flush mounting.
Weight : 1.7 to 2.1 Kg
External size : Height case 152 mm
front panel 177 mm
Width case 97 mm
front panel 103 mm
Depth case 226 mm
front panel + case 252 mm
39 39
97 26 26
All dimensions
in mm
168 158
Panel cut-out
Flush mounting fiwing details
4 holes Ø 3.4 49.5 49.5 4 holes Ø 4.4 (M4 screw)

103 25.1 226
MiCOM P121
IA = 214.50A
Trip
Alarm C
Equip.fail
Auxiliary
supply 177 151.2 max.
AUX. 1
AUX. 2
AUX. 3
AUX. 4
Flush mounting
P0001ENb
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 AND P123 RELAYS CASE DIMENSIONS

NOTE : The chassis is normally secured in the case by four screws (Self tap
screws 6x1,4), to ensure good seating. The fixing screws should be
fitted in normal service (do not add washers). Do not discard these
screws.
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
USER GUIDE
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 1/62
CONTENTS
1. PRESENTATION OF MiCOM P120, P121, P122 AND P123 RELAYS 5
2. USER INTERFACE 6
2.1 LCD display and keypad description 6
2.1.1 LCD display 6
2.1.2 Keypad 6
2.2 LEDs 7
2.3 Description of the two areas under the top and bottom flaps 8
2.4 The USB/RS232 cable (to power and set the relay) 8
3. PASSWORD 9
3.1 Password protection 9
3.1.1 Password entry 9
3.1.2 Changing the password 9
3.1.3 Change of setting invalidation 9
4. DISPLAYS OF ALARM & WARNING MESSAGES 10

4.1 Electrical Network Alarms 10
4.2 Relay Hardware or Software Warning Messages 12
5. MENUS 14
5.1 Default display 14
5.2 Access to the menu 14
5.3 Menu contents description 14
5.4 OP PARAMETERS Menu 17
5.4.1 P121, P122 and P123 additional OP.PARAMETERS Menu 17
5.4.2 P122 and P123 additional OP.PARAMETERS Menu 18
5.5 Menu CONFIGURATION 18
5.5.1 Submenu DISPLAY 18
5.5.2 Submenu CT RATIO 19
5.5.3 LED 5 to 8 configuration submenus 19
5.5.4 Submenu Selecting Active Protection Group (P122 & P123 only) 23
5.5.5 Alarms sub-menu (P122 & P123 only) 23
5.5.6 Submenu Inputs Configuration (P122 & P123 only) 24
5.5.7 Configuration Relays Maintenance sub-menu (P122 & P123 only) 25
5.5.8 Configuration Phase Rotation sub-menu (P122 & P123 only) 25
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5.6 MEASUREMENTS Menu 26

5.6.1 P122 & P123 additional MEASUREMENTS Menu 26
5.6.2 P123 additional MEASUREMENTS Menu 27
5.7 COMMUNICATION Menu 28
5.7.1 MODBUS COMMUNICATION Menu 28
5.7.2 Courier COMMUNICATION Menu 28
5.7.3 IEC 60870-5-103 COMMUNICATION Menu 29
5.7.4 DNP3 COMMUNICATION Menu 29
5.8 PROTECTION Menu 29
5.8.1 [50/51] Phase OC sub-menu 30
5.8.1.1 I> DMT threshold menu 30
5.8.1.2 I> IDMT threshold, IEC or IEEE/ANSI curve menu 30
5.8.1.3 I> IDMT threshold, Electromechanical RI curve menu 31
5.8.1.4 I>> threshold menu 31
5.8.1.5 I>>> threshold menu 31
5.8.2 [50N/51N] EARTH OC sub-menu (P121 - P122 - P123 only) 32
5.8.2.1 Ie> DMT threshold menu 32
5.8.2.2 Ie> IDMT threshold, IEC or IEEE/ANSI curves menu 32
5.8.2.3 Ie> IDMT threshold, Electromechanical RI curve menu 33
5.8.2.4 P122 & P123 additional Ie> IDMT threshold, RXIDG curve menu
(P122 & P123 with model number P12xB00xxxxxx, corresponding to earth fault
sensitity range from 0.01 to 8 Ien) 33
5.8.2.5 Ie>> threshold menu 33
5.8.2.6 Ie>>> threshold menu 34
5.8.3 [46] NEGATIVE Phase SEQUENCE I2> submenu (P122 & P123 only) 34
5.8.3.1 I2> DMT threshold menu 35
5.8.3.2 I2> IDMT threshold, IEC or IEEE/ANSI curves menu 35
5.8.3.3 I2> IDMT threshold, Electromechanical RI curve menu 35
5.8.3.4 I2>> threshold menu 36
5.8.3.5 [49] Therm OL sub-menu (P122 & P123 only) 36
5.8.4 [37] UNDERCURRENT I< sub-menu (P122 & P123 only) 37
5.8.5 [79] AUTORECLOSE sub-menu (P123 only) 37
5.8.5.1 [79] EXTERNAL CB FAILURE 37
5.8.5.2 [79] EXTERNAL BLOCKING 37
5.8.5.3 [79] DEAD and RECLAIM TIMES 38
5.8.5.4 [79] Cycles number 38
5.8.5.5 [79] Cycle allocation 38
5.9 AUTOMAT. CTRL Menu 39
5.9.1 Trip Commands sub-menu 40
5.9.1.1 P122 & P123 additional Trip Commands menu 40
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5.9.1.2 P123 additional Trip COMMAND menu 41

5.9.2 Latch of trip output relay by Function Submenu (P121, P122 & P123 relays) 41
5.9.2.1 P122 & P123 additional Latch functions sub-menu 42
5.9.2.2 P123 additional latch functions submenu 42
5.9.3 Latch functions submenu (P120 relay) 43
5.9.4 Blocking Logic submenu 44
5.9.4.1 P122 & P123 additional Blocking Logic menu 44
5.9.4.2 P123 additional Blocking Logic menu 45
5.9.5 Logic Select submenus (P122 & P123 only) 45
5.9.6 Outputs Relays submenu 46
5.9.6.1 P122 & P123 additional Outputs menu 47
5.9.7 Latch of the auxiliary output relays (RL2 to RL8) 49
5.9.7.1 P122 & P123 additional latch output relays menu 49
5.9.7.2 P123 additional latch output relays menu 49
5.9.8 Inputs submenu 50
5.9.8.1 P122 & P123 additional Inputs menu 51
5.9.8.2 P123 additional Inputs menu 51
5.9.9 BROKEN CONDUCTOR submenu (P122 & P123 only) 52
5.9.10 COLD LOAD PICK-UP submenu (P122 & P123 only) 52
5.9.11 CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE submenu (P122 & P123 only) 53
5.9.12 CIRCUIT BREAKER SUPERVISION sub-menu (P122 & P123 only) 54
5.9.13 Comm. Order Submenu (P122 & P123 only) 55
5.9.14 Submenu SOTF (Switch on to Fault) (P123 only) 55
5.10 RECORDS Menu (P122 & P123 only) 57
5.10.1 CB MONITORING submenu 57
5.10.2 Fault Record submenu 58
5.10.3 INSTANTANEOUS submenu 59
5.10.4 DISTURBANCE RECORD submenu 59
5.10.5 Time PEAK VALUE submenu 60
5.10.6 ROLLING DEMAND submenu 60
6. WIRING 61
6.1 Auxiliary supply 61
6.2 Current measurement inputs 61
6.3 Logic inputs 61
6.4 Output relays 61
6.5 Communication 62
6.5.1 RS485 rear communication port 62
6.5.2 RS232 front communication port (P120, P121, P122, P123) 62
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MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 5/62
1. PRESENTATION OF MiCOM P120, P121, P122 AND P123 RELAYS

MiCOM P120, P121 P122 and P123 are fully numerical relays designed to perform electrical
protection and control functions.
The following section describes the MiCOM P120 range and the main differences between
the different models.
MiCOM relays are powered either from a DC (2 voltage ranges) or an AC auxiliary power
supply.
Using the front panel, the user can easily navigate through the menu and access data,
change settings, read measurements, etc.
Eight LEDs situated in the front panel help the user to quickly know the status of the relay
and the presence of alarms. Alarms that have been detected are stored and can be
displayed on the back-lit LCD.
Any short time voltage interruption (<50ms) is filtered and regulated through the auxiliary
power supply.
Regarding current inputs, MiCOM P120 has 2 current inputs available, one for 1A and one
for 5A rated CTs.
MiCOM P121, P122 & P123 have 3 phase and 1 earth current inputs available for 1 and 5
Amps rated CTs. On each one of these relays, it is possible to combine 1 and 5 Amp current
inputs together (i-e a mix between 1A for earth fault and 5A for phase connections).
MiCOM 120, P121, P122 and P123 relays continuously measure phase and earth currents
(P120 makes a single measurement) and take into account the true RMS current value up to
10th harmonic (at 50 Hz).
Output relays are freely configurable and can be activated by any of the control or protection
functions available in the relay. Logic inputs can also be assigned to various control
functions.
On their rear terminals MiCOM P120, P121 P122 and P123 have a standard RS485 port
available. When ordering, the user can choose between the following communication
protocol: ModBus RTU, IEC 60870-5-103, Courier or DNP3.0.
Using RS485 communication channel, all stored information (measurements, alarms, and
parameters) can be read and settings can be modified when the chosen protocol allows it.
Reading and modification of this data can be carried out on site with a standard PC loaded
with AREVA setting software.
Thanks to its RS485 based communication, MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays can
be connected directly to a digital control system. All the available data can then be gathered
by a substation control system and be processed either locally or remotely.
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2. USER INTERFACE
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relay front panel allows the user to easily enter relay
settings, display measured values and alarms and to clearly display the status of the relay.
MiCOM P122 2 X 16 alphanumerical

2 tactile buttons to read P122BOOF111
N˚ 369823685 Cde 31705/009
backlit display
and clear alarm 0.01 - 8 Ion Ua 48-150 Vdc
messages
IA = 214.50 A
Trip Led Trip C

Alarm Led Alarm
Warning Led Warning
Healthy Led Healthy
Aux. 1
Aux. 2
Programmable Leds Aux. 3 5 tactile buttons to

Aux. 4 set parameters and
read values
+
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RS 232 P0002ENc
FIGURE 1 : MiCOM P120, P121, P122 AND P123 FRONT PANEL

The front panel of the relay has three separate sections:
1. The LCD display and the keypad,
2. The LEDs
3. The two zones under the upper and lower flaps.
NOTE: Starting from Hardware 5, there is no need of battery in the front of the
relay. Indeed, disturbance, fault and event records are stored on a
flash memory card that doesn’t need to be backed up by a battery.
2.1 LCD display and keypad description
2.1.1 LCD display
In the front panel, a liquid crystal display (LCD) displays settings, measured values and
alarms. Data is accessed through a menu structure.
The LCD has two lines, with sixteen characters each. A back-light is activated when a key is
pressed and will remain lit for five minutes after the last key press. This allows the user to be
able to read the display in most lighting conditions.
2.1.2 Keypad
The keypad has seven keys divided into two groups :
• Two keys located just under the screen (keys ! and ").
Keys ! and " are used to read and acknowledge alarms. To display successive alarms,
press key ". Alarms are displayed in reverse order of their detection (the most recent alarm
first, the oldest alarm last). To acknowledge the alarms, the user can either acknowledge
each alarm using ! or go to the end of the ALARM menu and acknowledge all the alarms at
the same time.
When navigating through submenus, key ! is also used to come back to the head line of
the corresponding menu.
NOTE : To acknowledge a relay latched refer to the corresponding submenu
section.
• Four main keys #, $, %, & located in the middle of the front panel.
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They are used to navigate through the different menus and submenus and to do the setting
of the relay.
The key ' is used to validate a choice or a value (modification of settings).
2.2 LEDs
The LED labels on the front panel are by default written in English, however the user has
self-adhesive labels available with MiCOM relays on which it is possible to write using a ball
point pen.
The top four LEDs indicate the status of the relay (Trip condition, alarm LED, equipment
failure, auxiliary supply).
The four lower LEDs are freely programmable by the user and can be assigned to display a
threshold crossing for example (available for all models) or to show the status of the logic
inputs (P122 & P123 ONLY).The description of each one of these eight LEDs located in the
left side of the front view is given hereafter (numbered from the top to bottom from 1 to 8):
LED 1 Colour : RED Label : Trip
LED 1 indicates that the relay has issued a trip order to the cut-off element (circuit breaker,
contactor). This LED recopies the trip order issued to the Trip logic output. Its normal state is
unlit. As soon as a triggering order is issued, the LED lights up. It is cleared when the
associated alarm is acknowledged either through the front panel, or by a remote command,
a digital input, or by a new fault (CONFIGURATION/Alarms menu).
LED 2 Colour : ORANGE Label : ALARM
LED 2 indicates that the relay has detected an alarm. This alarm can either be a threshold
crossing (instantaneous), or a trip order (time delayed). As soon as an alarm is detected, the
LED starts blinking. After all the alarms have been read, the LED lights up continuously.
After acknowledgement of all the alarms, the LED is extinguished.
NOTE : It is possible to configure the instantaneous alarms to be self reset or
not by choosing Yes or No in the CONFIGURATION/Alarms Menu.
The alarm LED can be reset either through the front panel, or by remote command, by a
digital input, or by a new fault (CONFIGURATION/Alarms menu).
LED 3 Colour : ORANGE Label : Warning
LED 3 indicates internal alarms of the relay. When the relay detects a « non critical » internal
alarm (typically a communication failure), the LED starts blinking continuously. When the
relay detects a fault that is considered as « critical », the LED lights up continuously. Only
the disappearance of the cause of the fault can clear this LED (repair of the module,
clearance of the Fault).
LED 4 Colour : GREEN Label : Healthy
LED 4 indicates that the relay is powered by an auxiliary source at the nominal range.
LED 5 to 8 Colour : RED Label : Aux.1 to 4.
These LEDs are user programmable and can be set to display information about
instantaneous and time-delayed thresholds as well as the status of the logic inputs (for P122
& P123 only). Under the CONFIGURATION/LED menu of the relay, the user can select the
information he wishes to associate with each LED. He can affect more than one function to
one LED. The LED will then light up when at least one of the associated information is valid
(OR gate). The LED is cleared when all the associated alarms are acknowledged.
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2.3 Description of the two areas under the top and bottom flaps
Under the upper flap, a label identifies the relay according to its model number (order
number) and its serial number. This information defines the product in a way that is unique.
In all your requests, please make reference to these two numbers.
Under the model and serial number, you will find information about the level of voltage of the
auxiliary supply and the nominal earth current value.
Under the lower flap, a RS232 port is available in all MiCOM relays. It can be used either to
download a new version of the application software version into the relay flash memory or to
download/retrieve settings plugging a laptop loaded with MiCOM S1 setting software. Note
that on older hardware, the downloading/retrieval of settings was not possible on P120 and
P121 relays.
To withdraw more easily the active part of the MiCOM relay (i-e the chassis) from its case,
open the two flaps, then with a 3mm screwdriver, turn the extractor located under the upper
flap, and pull it out of its case pulling the flaps towards you.
2.4 The USB/RS232 cable (to power and set the relay)
The USB/RS232 cable is able to perform the following functions:
1. It is able to power the relay from its front port. This allows the user to view or modify
data on the relay even when the auxiliary power supply of the relay has failed or when
the relay is not connected to any power supply. The USB port of the PC supplies the
power necessary to energize the relay. This lasts as long as the battery of the PC can
last.
2. It provides an USB / RS 232 interface between the MiCOM relay and the PC. This
allows the user to be able to change the setting of the relay using a PC with its USB
port.
It eases the use of the relay allowing the retrieval of records and disturbance files for
example when the auxiliary supply has failed or is not available.
The associated driver (supplied with the relay) needs to be installed in the PC.
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3. PASSWORD
3.1 Password protection
A password is required for relay settings, especially when changing the various thresholds,
time delays, communication parameters, allocation of inputs and outputs relays.
The password consists of four capital characters. When leaving factory, the password is set
to AAAA. The user can define his own combination of four characters.
Should the password be lost or forgotten, the modification of the stored parameters is
blocked. It is then necessary to contact the manufacturer or his representative and a stand-
by password specific to the relay may be obtained.
The programming mode is indicated with the letter "P" on the right hand side of the display
on each menu heading. The letter "P" remains present as long as the password is active
(5 minutes if there is no action on the keypad).
3.1.1 Password entry
The input of the password is requested as soon as a modification of a parameter is made for
any one of the six/eight menus and the submenus. The user enters each one of the 4
characters and then validates the entire password with '.
After 5 seconds, the display returns to the point of the preceding menu.
If no key is pressed inside of 5 minutes, the password is deactivated. A new password
request is associated with any subsequent parameter modification.
3.1.2 Changing the password
To change an active password, go to the OP. PARAMETERS menu and then to the
Password submenu. Enter the current password and validate it. Then press ' and enter the
new password character by character and validate the new password using '.
The message NEW PASSWORD OK is displayed to indicate that the new password has
been accepted.
3.1.3 Change of setting invalidation
The procedure to modify a setting is described in the following sections of this manual.
If there is a need to get back to the old setting push key ! before validating the setting
change. The following message will then appear on the LCD for a few seconds and the old
setting will remain unchanged.
UPGRADE
CANCEL
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4. DISPLAYS OF ALARM & WARNING MESSAGES

Alarm messages are displayed directly on the front panel LCD. They have priority over the
default display presenting measured current values. As soon as the relay detects an alarm
condition (crossing of a threshold for example), the associated message is displayed on the
front panel LCD and the LED Alarm (LED 2) lights up.
We distinguish two types of alarm and warning messages :
- Alarm messages generated by the electrical power network.
- Warning messages caused by hardware or software faults from the relay.
4.1 Electrical Network Alarms
Any crossing of a threshold (instantaneous or time delay) generates an "electrical network
alarm". The involved threshold is indicated. Regarding the phase thresholds, the phase
designation (A, B or C) is also displayed.
If several alarms are triggered, they are all stored in their order of appearance and presented
on the LCD in reverse order of their detection (the most recent alarm first, the oldest alarm
last). Each alarm message is numbered and the total number of alarm messages is
displayed.
The user can read all the alarm messages pressing ".
The user acknowledges and clears the alarm messages from the LCD pressing !.
The user can acknowledge each alarm message one by one or all by going to the end of the
list to acknowledge, and clear, all the alarm messages pressing !.
The control of the ALARM LED (LED 2) is directly assigned to the status of the alarm
messages stored in the memory.
If one or several messages are NOT READ and NOT ACKNOWLEDGED, the ALARM LED
(LED 2) flashes.
If all the messages have been READ but NOT ACKNOWLEDGED, the ALARM LED (LED 2)
lights up continuously.
If all the messages have been ACKNOWLEDGED, and cleared, if the cause that generated
the alarm disappears, the ALARM LED (LED 2) is extinguished.
The different electrical system alarms are listed below:
Ie> 1st stage earth fault threshold
Ie>> 2nd stage earth fault threshold
Ie>>> 3rd stage earth fault threshold
I> PHASE 1st stage overcurrent threshold
I>> PHASE 2nd stage overcurrent threshold
I>>> PHASE 3rd stage overcurrent threshold
tIe> 1st stage earth fault time-out
tIe>> 2nd stage earth fault time-out
tIe>>> 3rd stage earth fault time-out
tI> PHASE 1st stage overcurrent time-out
tI>> PHASE 2nd stage overcurrent time-out
tI>>> PHASE 3rd stage overcurrent time-out
THERMAL ALARM thermal alarm threshold
THERMAL TRIP thermal trip threshold
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I< undercurrent element threshold

tI< PHASE undercurrent fault time-out
BRKN COND. broken conductor indication. I2/I1 ratio exceeded for a period
of time that is higher than tBC can be set under the
AUTOMAT. CTRL/Broken cond. menu.
t AUX 1 t AUX1 time-out
t AUX 2 t AUX2 time-out
CB FAIL circuit breaker failure indication (the CB does not trip on tBF
time. tBF can be set under the AUTOMAT. CTRL/CB Fail
menu.
I2> negative sequence current threshold (1st stage)
tI2> negative sequence current threshold time-out (1st stage)
I2>> negative sequence current threshold (2nd stage)
tI2>> negative sequence current threshold time-out (2nd stage)
SPRING CHARGE FAIL Faulty circuit breaker indication given by a logic input that
has been assigned (under the AUTOMAT. CTRL/Inputs
menu).
T operating CB Operating (or tripping) time of the circuit breaker longer than
the value set in the AUTOMAT. CTRL/CB Supervision
menu.
CB OPEN NB Number of circuit breaker operation higher that the value set
in the AUTOMAT. CTRL/CB Supervision menu.
ΣAmps(n) Total measured current broken by CB is higher than the
value set in AUTOMAT. CTRL/CB Supervision menu.
TRIP CIRCUIT Circuit breaker trip circuit failure longer than the supervision
timer t SUP (that can be set under the AUTOMAT. CTRL/CB
Supervision menu.
LATCH RELAY At least one output relay is latched.
LATCH RELAY TRIP The relay trip is latched.
CB CLOSE FAILURE Circuit breaker closing time longer than the value set in the
AUTOMAT. CTRL/CB Supervision menu.
RECLOSER SUCCESSFUL Successful reclose signal. Indicates that when the fault has
been cleared upon circuit breaker reclosure, and has not re-
appeared before expiry of the reclaim time.
RECLOSER BLOCKED Recloser blocking signal. Generated by:
- auxiliary power supply failure during dead time (definitive
trip).
- external blocking signal. External blocking can be set
by the user in the PROTECTION G1 / [79]
AUTORECLOSE/Ext Block menu. This blocking signal is
provided via a logic input assigned to the Block_79 function
in the AUTOMAT. CTRL/Inputs menu.
- definitive trip.
- remote trip command during the reclaim time.
- pick-up of I2> or thermal trip during dead time.
- breaker failure (circuit breaker failure to trip on expiry of
tBF).
- breaker operating time (or tripping time) longer than the set
time.
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RECLOSER CONFLICT Configuration conflict of the re-close function. This signal is

generated by:
- O/O Interlock not assigned to a logic input or assigned but
not wired to the input.
- no output relay assigned to the CB CLOSE function
(AUTOMAT. CTRL/Output Relays menu ).
- trip contact latched.
- no re-close cycle assigned to the protection functions
(PROTECTION/ [79] Autoreclose menu ).
MAINTENANCE MODE The relay is in maintenance mode.
4.2 Relay Hardware or Software Warning Messages
Any software or hardware fault internal to MiCOM relay generates a "hardware/software
alarm" that is stored in memory as a "Hardware Alarm". If several hardware alarms are
detected they are all stored in their order of appearance. The warning messages are
presented on the LCD in reverse order of their detection (the most recent first and the oldest
last). Each warning message is numbered and the total stored is shown.
The user can read all warning messages pressing ", without entering the password.
It is not possible to acknowledge and clear warning messages caused by internal relay
hardware or software failure. This message can only be cleared once the cause of the
hardware or software failure has been removed.
The control of the WARNING LED (LED 3) is directly assigned to the status of the warning
messages stored in the memory.
If the internal hardware or software failure is major (i.e. the relay cannot perform protection
functions), the WARNING LED (LED 3) lights up continuously.
If the internal hardware or software failure is minor (like a communication failure that has no
influence on the protection and automation functions), the WARNING LED (LED 3) will flash.
Possible Hardware or Software alarm messages are:
Major fault:
The protection and automation functions are stopped.
The RL0 watchdog relay is de-energised (35-36 contact closed).
<< CALIBRATION ERROR.>> : Calibration zone failure
<< CT ERROR >> : Analog channel failure

<< DEFAULT SETTINGS (*) >>
<< SETTING ERROR (**) >>
(*) DEFAULT SETTINGS: Each time the relay is powered ON it will check its memory
contents to determine whether the settings are set to the factory defaults. If the relay detects
that the default settings are loaded an alarm is raised. The ALARM LED (YELLOW) will light
up and the Watch Dog contact will be activated.
Only one parameter in the relay's menu needs to be changed to suppress these messages
and to reset the watch dog. This alarm is only an indication to the user that the relay has its
default settings applied.
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(**) SETTING ERROR: Each time the relay is powered ON it will check the coherence of the
setting data. If the relay detects a problem with the settings, a "HARDWARE" ALARM will
appear on the LCD display followed by "SETTING ERROR" message (when pushing on the
button).. The ALARM LED (YELLOW) will light up and the Watch Dog contact will be
activated. To reset this alarm it is necessary to power ON and OFF the relay. Following this,
the last unsuccessful setting change will then need to be re-applied. If the alarm persists, i.e.
the "SETTING ERROR" alarm is still displayed, please contact AREVA After Sales Services
for advice and assistance.
Minor fault:
The MiCOM relay is fully operational.
The RL0 watchdog relay is energised (35-36 contact open, 36-37 contact closed).
<< COMM.ERROR >> : Communication failure
<< CLOCK ERROR >> : Time tag failure
<< STATS RESET >> : Statistical data recorded (like CB supervision statistics (Number of
CB opening, etc) have been reset.
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5. MENUS
The menu of MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays is divided into main menus and
submenus. The available content depends on the model of the relay.
5.1 Default display
By default, the LCD displays the current value measured (selected phase or earth). As soon
as an alarm is detected by the relay, that information is considered as more important and
the alarm message is then displayed instead of the default value.
The user can configure the information he wants to display by default going under the
CONFIGURATION/Display menu.
5.2 Access to the menu
Navigation through the different menus is done pressing the keys & # $ %. The
organisation of the menus is shown in figure 2 for P120 and P121 and figure 3 for P122 and
P123.
There is no need of a password when reading parameters and measured values.
Modification of a parameter requires entering a password.
Should an error be made in entering a parameter, press ! to cancel.
NOTE : The letter P is displayed when the password needs to be entered. If
no key is pushed during 5 minutes, the password needs to be entered
again.
5.3 Menu contents description
The menu of MiCOM P122 & P123 relays is divided into 8 main sections (6 for P120 and
P121):
⇒ OP PARAMETERS
⇒ CONFIGURATION
⇒ MEASUREMENTS
⇒ COMMUNICATION
⇒ PROTECTION G(1)
⇒ PROTECTION G2 (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ AUTOMAT. CTRL
⇒ RECORDS (P122 & P123 only)

To access these menus from the default display press #.
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To return to the default display from these menus or sub-menus press &.
DEFAULT DISPLAY OP PARAMETERS

IA=1245A
CONFIGURATION
MEASUREMENTS
COMMUNICATION
PROTECTION
AUTOMAT. CTRL
P0003ENa
FIGURE 2 : ORGANISATION OF MiCOM P120 AND P121 MAIN MENU

NOTE : The content of the menu is presented in the P12x/EN HI document.
This table helps the user to navigate through the different menus and
submenus.
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DEFAUL T DISPLAY OP PARAMETERS

IA=1245A
CONFIGURATION
MEASUREMENTS
COMMUNICATION
PROTECTION G1
PROTECTION G2
AUTOMAT. CTRL
RECORDS
P0004ENa
FIGURE 3 : ORGANISATION OF MiCOM P122 AND P123 MAIN MENU

NOTE : The content of the menu is presented in the document P12x/EN HI.
This table helps the user to navigate through the different menus and
submenus.
For MiCOM P121, P122 and P123, while navigating between
submenu points, the user can press the key c to go back to the
corresponding head menu.
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5.4 OP PARAMETERS Menu

Press # to access the menu OP PARAMETERS from the default display.
OP PARAMETERS Heading of the OP PARAMETERS menu

Press #.to access the menu content.
Password Password entry. This password is required when

**** modifying relay settings and parameters. Press ' to
enter a new password,
Password To enter a password, the user needs to enter it letter by
AAAA letter using & # to go up or down in the alphabet.
After each letter, press $ to enter the following letter. At
the end, press ' to validate the password. If the
password is correct, the message « PASSWORD OK »
is displayed on the screen.
NOTE : The password is initially set in factory to AAAA.
WARNING : NO SETTING CHANGES DONE EITHER LOCALLY (THROUGH RS232)

OR REMOTELY (THROUGH RS485) WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE 5
FIRST MINUTES FOLLOWING A CHANGE OF PASSWORD.
Language Indicates the language used in the display. To switch to

ENGLISH a different language, press ', then choose the desired
language using the # & arrows.
Description Indicates the type of relay
P121
Reference Displays the reference number that lists the equipment

ALST associated with the relay.
The entry of the reference is made character by
character using # &. After each character (letter,
number or sign), press $ to enter the following character.
Press ' to validate the reference entry.
Note: The reference is initially set in the factory to
ALST.
Frequency Nominal value of the network frequency. Select either 50
50 Hz or 60 Hz. Press ' to modify this value, and press & #
to select the desired value. Press ' to validate your
choice.
Input 54321 Displays the status of the logic Inputs. The Logic Inputs
Status 10110 are numbered from 1 to 5 for P123, 1 to 3 for P122 and 1
to 2 for P120 and P121. When the status of one input is :
- state 0 : it means that the input is de-energised
- state 1 : it means that the input is energised
Relay 87654321 Displays the status of the logic outputs. The Logic
Status 01011101 Outputs are numbered from 1 to 8 for P123, 1 to 6 for
P122 and 1 to 4 for P120 and P121. When The state of
each output is :
- state 0 : it means that the output relay is activated
- state 1 : it means that the output relay is not
activated
NOTE : The Watch-dog output (RL0) is not
display in the output status menu .
5.4.1 P121, P122 and P123 additional OP.PARAMETERS Menu
Software version Displays the version of the software

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5.4.2 P122 and P123 additional OP.PARAMETERS Menu
Active Group Displays the active protection and automation group.

1 This value can be either 1 or 2.
Date Displays the date. Press ' to modify this date then use
12/08/02 $ to enter another date. Press ' to validate your choice.
In this example the date is : 12 August 2002.
Time Displays the time. Press ' to modify the time then press
13:57:44 $ to enter another value. Press ' to validate your
choice. In this example the time is : 13 hours, 57
minutes, 44 seconds.
5.5 Menu CONFIGURATION

Under this menu, the different submenus are :
⇒ Display
⇒ CT Ratio
⇒ Led 5
⇒ Led 6
⇒ Led 7
⇒ Led 8
⇒ Group Select (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ Alarms (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ Configuration inputs (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ Relays Maintenance (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ Phase rotation (P122 & P123 only)

Press # to access the CONFIGURATION menu from the default display, then $ until the
desired submenu header is displayed.
5.5.1 Submenu DISPLAY
CONFIGURATION Heading of the CONFIGURATION menu. Press # to

access the submenu DISPLAY.
Display Heading of the DISPLAY submenu.

Press #.to access the submenu content.
Default Display Displays the default current value (Phase A, Phase B ,

RMS I A Phase C, Earth N, or the four values simultaneously can
be chosen). Press ' to modify this default value, then
use $ to enter the required value.
Press ' to validate your choice.
Phase A Text Choose a label for phase A. The possible choices are A,
A L1, or R. This value can be modified after entering the
password and is displayed with the associated
measurement value.
Phase B Text Choose a label for phase B. The possible choices are B,
B L2, or S. This value can be modified after entering the
measurement value.
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Phase C Text Choose a label for phase C. The possible choices are
C C, L3, or T. This value can be modified after entering the
measurement value.
E/Gnd Text Choose a label for the earth phase. The possible choices
E are N, E, or G. This value can be modified after entering
the password and is displayed with the associated
measurement value.
WARNING : This DISPLAY submenu does not exist in MiCOM P121.

The default display is IA and A,B, C, N for the label of the different
phases.
5.5.2 Submenu CT RATIO

access the CT RATIO menu, and $ until the desired
submenu is reached.
CT Ratio Heading of the CT RATIO submenu.
To access the submenu, press #, $.
Line CT primary Choose the rated primary current of the line CT.
1000 The setting range is from 1 to 9999.
Line CT sec Choose the rated secondary current of the line CT.
5 The setting value is either 1or 5.
E/Gnd CT primary Choose the rated primary current of the earth CT.
1000 The setting range is from 1 to 9999.
E/Gnd CT sec Choose the rated secondary current of the earth CT.
5 The setting value is either 1 or 5.
5.5.3 LED 5 to 8 configuration submenus

Press # to access the LED 5 CONFIGURATION submenu, then $ twice.
To access the others LEDs CONFIGURATION submenus, press $ 3 times for LED 6, 4
times for LED 7 and 5 times for LED 8.
26 different parameters can be assigned to each LED in MiCOM P123 (20 for MiCOM P122
and 12 for MiCOM P120 and P121).
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The following table lists the protection functions that can be assigned to the LEDs (5 to 8) for
each model of relay.
TEXT Information
I> Instantaneous first phase threshold
I>> Instantaneous second phase threshold
I>>> Instantaneous third phase threshold
tI> Time delayed first phase threshold
tI>> Time delayed second phase threshold
tI>>> Time delayed third phase threshold
Ie> Instantaneous first earth threshold
Ie>> Instantaneous second earth threshold
Ie>>> Instantaneous third earth threshold
tIe> Time delayed first earth threshold
tIe>> Time delayed second earth threshold
tIe>>> Time delayed third earth threshold
Therm Trip Trip on Thermal overload
Brkn Cond. Broken conductor detection
CB Fail Detection of a Circuit Breaker failure (CB not open at the end
of tBF timer)
tI2> Time delayed negative phase sequence (1st threshold)
Input 1 Copy of the status of the Logic Input n°1
Recloser Run Signal that Autoreclose cycle is working
Recloser Blocked Auto-recloser function blocked
t SOTF Switch on to fault timer expired
t Aux 1 Copy of the status of the Logic Input delayed by t Aux 1
t Aux 2 Copy of the status of the Logic Input delayed by t Aux 2
tI2>> Time delayed negative phase sequence (2nd threshold)
Only available in MiCOM P122 & P123 model
Only available in MiCOM P123 model
NOTES : ⇒ Each parameter can be assigned to one or more LED's.

⇒ One or more parameters (OR logic) can provocate each LED to
light up.
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Example of LED 5 setting :
CONFIGURATION Heading of the CONFIGURATION menu. To access the

LED submenu, press # and $ until the desired submenu
is reached.
Led 5 Heading LED 5 submenu.
To access the submenu content, press #.
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when I> threshold is

I> Yes crossed.
Setting choice No: No operation when I> threshold is
crossed
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when tI> delay time
tI> No has elapsed.
Setting choice No: No operation when tI> delay time has
elapsed.
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when I>> threshold
I>> No is crossed.
Setting choice No: No operation when I>> threshold is
crossed
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when tI>> delay time
tI>> No has elapsed.
Setting choice No: No operation when tI>> delay time
has elapsed.
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when I>>> threshold
I>>> No is crossed.
Setting choice No: No operation when I>>> threshold is
crossed
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when tI>>> delay
tI>>> No time has elapsed.
Setting choice No: No operation when tI>>> delay time
has elapsed
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when Ie> threshold
Ie> No is crossed.
Setting choice No: No operation when Ie> threshold is
crossed.
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when tIe> delay time
tIe> Yes has elapsed.
Setting choice No: No operation when tIe> delay time
has elapsed.
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when Ie>> threshold
Ie>> No is crossed.
Setting choice No: No operation when Ie>> threshold is
crossed.
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when tIe>> delay
tIe>> Yes time has elapsed.
Setting choice No: No operation when tIe>> delay time
has elapsed.
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when Ie>>>
Ie>>> No threshold is crossed.
Setting choice No: No operation when Ie>>> threshold is
crossed.
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when tIe>>> delay
tIe>>> Yes time has elapsed.
Setting choice No: No operation when tIe>>> delay time
has elapsed.
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Example of LED 5 setting (information available only for P122 & P123) :
Led Therm. Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when Thermal Trip
Trip No occurs.
Setting choice No: No operation when Thermal Trip
occurs.
Led Brkn. Cond Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when Brkn. Cond is
Yes detected.
Setting choice No: No operation when Brkn. Cond is
detected.
Led CB Fail Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when CB failure
Yes occurs.
Setting choice No: No operation when CB failure occurs.
Led Input 1 Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up with signal present
No at logic input 1.
Setting choice No: No operation with signal present at
logic input 1.
Yes at logic input 2.
logic input 2.
logic input 3.
Led t Aux 1 Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when time Aux1 has
Yes elapsed.
Setting choice No: No operation when time Aux1 has
elapsed.
Led t Aux 2 Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when time Aux2 has
No elapsed.
Setting choice No: No operation when time Aux2 has
elapsed.
Led tI2> Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when tI2> delay time
No has elapsed.
Setting choice No: No operation when tI2> delay time
has elapsed.
Led tI2>> Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when tI2>> delay
No time has elapsed.
Setting choice No: No operation when tI2>> delay time
has elapsed.
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Example of LED 5 setting (information only for P123):
logic input 4.
logic input 5.
Led Recloser Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when Recloser Run
Run No cycle is active.
Setting choice No: No operation when Recloser Run
cycle is active.
Led Recloser Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when Recl. Blocked
Blocked No function is active.
Setting choice No: No operation when Recl. Blocked
function is active.
Led Setting choice Yes: LED 5 lights up when time tSOTF
Conf SOTF has expired.
No Setting choice No: No operation when time tSOTF has
expired.
5.5.4 Submenu Selecting Active Protection Group (P122 & P123 only)

access the Group Select menu, and $ until the desired
submenu is reached.
Group Select Heading of the GROUP SELECT sub-menu.
Press # to access the submenu content.
Change Group Press ' and use 1 or 2 and & # to select if the change
Input = INPUT of the group is done through an INPUT or through the
MENU. Press ' to confirm your choice.
If MENU is selected, the following menu is displayed:
Setting Group To select active setting protection group 1 or 2 press '
1 and & or #.
Press ' to confirm choice.
5.5.5 Alarms sub-menu (P122 & P123 only)
CONFIGURATION Heading of the configuration menu. To access the Alarm

submenu, press #, $ until the submenu is reached.
Alarms Heading of the Alarms submenu. Press # to access the

submenu content.
Inst. Self-reset ? Setting choice Yes: the alarms that are instantaneous
No will be self reset when they come back to a normal value
(below the threshold).
Setting choice No: the alarms that are instantaneous will
be need to be acknowledged by the user to be reset.
Press ' to modify and use & to select your choice.
Press ' to validate the setting.
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Reset led on Setting choice Yes: the LED associated with an old
fault ? No alarm will be automatically reset when a new fault
occurs. This is done to avoid a display of numerous
alarms that are not active any more.
Setting choice No: the appearance of a new fault will not
automatically reset LEDs associated with an old fault.
To reset or not the LED when a new fault occurs. Press
' to modify the value and use keys & # to select your
choice. Press ' to validate the setting.
5.5.6 Submenu Inputs Configuration (P122 & P123 only)

A digital input can be configured to be activated either on falling edge/low level, or on rising
edge/high level.
Falling edge or low level (idem for rising edge or high level) depends of the application of the
digital inputs.
For example, a digital input configured as "blocking logic" will operate on level, but a digital
input configured as "Cold load pick up" will operate on edge.
Function allocated to the Digital Input Operation of the Digital Input

Unlatch of the output relays On level
Position of the CB, 52a or 52b On level
Blocking logic 1 & 2 On level
Logic Selectivity 1 & 2 On level
Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3 & Aux 4 On level
CB Fault On level
Reset of the thermal state On edge
Blocking of the Autorecloser On level
Cold load Pick Up On edge
Start of disturbance record On edge
Trip circuit supervision On level
Change of setting group On level (since version V6G)
CB Fail start On edge
The user has to set under the Menu CONFIGURATION the auxiliary voltage (AC or DC) for
the digital inputs. This setting is necessary because of the time filtering which is different in
DC and AC.
NOTE : If the V4 or V5 software is used with a V3 hardware the setting has to
be DC.

access the Configuration Inputs menu, then $ until the
desired submenu is reached.
Configuration Heading of the Configuration Inputs submenu. Press #
Inputs to access the submenu content.
Inputs 54321 Press ' to modify and use & # % $ to assign active
10110 high or low functionality to each logic input. Press ' to
validate your choice.
0 = active low 1 = active high
Voltage input Press ' to modify and use & # to select AC or DC
DC power supply for the digital input. Press ' to confirm the
setting. The power supply for any input is the same as
the power supply of the relay.
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5.5.7 Configuration Relays Maintenance sub-menu (P122 & P123 only)

access the Relays Maintenance menu then $ until the
desired submenu is reached.
REL. Maintenance Heading of the CONFIGURATION RELAYS
MAINTENANCE submenu. Press # to access the
submenu content.
Maintenance Mode Choose if you want to activate the MAINTENANCE
Yes MODE of the relay. If the user selects Yes, output relays
are disconnected from the protection and automation
functions.
Relays 8765W4321 If the MAINTENANCE MODE is activated (set to Yes),
000000001 this menu allows the user to activate each one of the
output relay
1 = relay activated
0 = relay not activated
5.5.8 Configuration Phase Rotation sub-menu (P122 & P123 only)

access the menu Phase Rotation, and $ until the desired
submenu is reached..
PHASE ROTATION Heading of the PHASE ROTATION sub-menu. Press #
to access the submenu content..
PHASE ROTATION Choose the phase rotation between either A-B-C or A-C-
A-B-C B.
Press ' to change the phase rotation then & to scroll
through the available selections.
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5.6 MEASUREMENTS Menu

Under the MEASUREMENTS menu, the user can read the various measurement values.
To access the MEASUREMENTS menu from the default display, press # then $ 2 times.
MEASUREMENTS Heading of the MEASUREMENTS menu. To access the

MEASUREMENTS menu, press #, $, 2 times.
Press # to access the submenu content.
Frequency Displays the network frequency calculated from phase
50.10 Hz currents
IA Displays the current value of phase A (True RMS value)

640.10 A taking into account the phase CT ratio
(CONFIGURATION/CT RATIO submenu).
IB Displays the current value of phase B (True RMS value)
IC Displays the current value of phase C (True RMS value)
IN Displays the earth current value (True RMS value) taking
3.15 A into account the earth CT ratio (CONFIGURATION/CT
RATIO submenu).
5.6.1 P122 & P123 additional MEASUREMENTS Menu
I1 Displays the positive sequence component.

103A
I2 Displays the negative sequence component.

50A
RATIO I2/I1 Displays the ratio of I2/I1. This derived measurement is

50% used by the Broken Conductor detection function.
(Automat. Ctrl menu)
In - fn Displays the earth current In (True RMS value) minus
RST = [C] 0.0A the current value at the fundamental frequency (value of
the harmonics). Press ! to clear the value (password
required)
Thermal θ Displays the % thermal state based on true RMS values.
RST = [C] 67% Press ! to clear the % values. (password required).
Max & Average I Allows the user to clear the maximum (peak) and
RST = [C] average (rolling) memorised values of the current.
Press ! to clear these values(password required).
Max IA Rms Displays the peak value for phase A. The value is the
127.36 A true RMS maximum value.
Max IB Rms Displays the peak value for phase B. The value is the
Max IC Rms Displays the peak value for phase C. The value is the
Average IA Rms Displays the rolling value for phase A. The value is the
98.25 A true RMS average value.
Average IB Rms Displays the rolling value for phase B. The value is the
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Average IC Rms Displays the rolling value for phase C. The value is the
MAX. SUBPERIOD Allows the user to clear the maximum subperiod values
RST = [C] of the 3 currents.
MAX. SUBPERIOD Displays the IA peak value demand. The value is the
IA Rms = 245A true RMS maximum value on a subperiod.
MAX. SUBPERIOD Displays the IB peak value demand. The value is the
IB Rms = 240A true RMS maximum value on a subperiod.
MAX. SUBPERIOD Displays the IC peak value demand. The value is the
IC Rms = 250A true RMS maximum value on a subperiod.
ROLLING AVERAGE Allows the user to clear the rolling average values of the
RST = [C] 3 currents.
ROLLING AVERAGE Displays the IA average value demand. The value is the
IA Rms = 0A true RMS average value on a number of subperiod set in
Record menu.
ROLLING AVERAGE Displays the IB average value demand. The value is the
IB Rms = 0A true RMS average value on a number of subperiod set in
Record menu.
ROLLING AVERAGE Displays the IC average value demand. The value is the
IC Rms = 0A true RMS average value on a number of subperiod set in
Record menu.
5.6.2 P123 additional MEASUREMENTS Menu
Reclose Stats Allows the user to clear the statistics stored for the
RST = [C] autoreclose function. Press ! to clear these values.
Total Recloses Displays the total number of reclosings.

16
Cycle 1 Recloses Displays the total number of re-closings for cycle 1.

1

7

5

3
Total Trip & Displays the total number of definitive trips issued by the
Lockout 2 autoreclose function.
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5.7 COMMUNICATION Menu

The COMMUNICATION menu content depends on the communication protocol of the relay.
Four protocols are available: MODBUS, Courier, IEC 60870-5-103 and DNP3.0.
To access the COMMUNICATION menu from the default display, press # then $ 3 times.
5.7.1 MODBUS COMMUNICATION Menu
COMMUNICATION Heading of the COMMUNICATION menu. Press # to

access the menu, then $ 3 times.
Press # to access the submenus.
Communication ? Activates MODBUS RTU communication via the RS485
Yes port on the rear terminals of the relay. Press ' to
activate the communication, and use & to select Yes.
Baud Rate Choose the baud rate of ModBus transmission.
9600 bd Select from: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or
38400 bd.
Parity Choose the parity in the ModBus data frame.
None Select parity: Even, Odd or Non
Stop Bits Choose the number of stop bits in the ModBus data
1 frame.
Select stop bit: 0 or 1.
Relay Address Choose the network address of the relay in the ModBus
29 network.
Select an address from 1 to 255.
Date format Choose the format of the date, either PRIVATE or IEC
Private protocol.
WARNING : A MODBUS NETWORK IS LIMITED TO 32 RELAY ADDRESSES ON THE

SAME MODBUS SUB-LAN.
5.7.2 Courier COMMUNICATION Menu

access the menu, then $, 3 times.
Communication ? Activates Courier communication via the RS485 port on
Yes the rear terminals of the relay. Press ' to activate the
communication, then use & to select Yes. Press ' to
Relay Address Choose the network address of the relay in the Courier
12 network. Select an address from 1 to 255 using & and
press ' to validate your choice.
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5.7.3 IEC 60870-5-103 COMMUNICATION Menu

Communication ? Activates IEC 60870-5-103 communication via the
Yes RS485 port on the rear terminals of the relay. Press '
to activate communication, then use & to select Yes.
Data Bits Choose the baud rate of IEC 60870-5-103 transmission.
9600 bd Select from : 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400 bauds using &. Press ' to validate your choice.
Relay Address Choose the network address of the relay in the IEC
29 60870-5-103 network. Select from 1 to 255 using &.
5.7.4 DNP3 COMMUNICATION Menu

Communication ? Activates MODBUS RTU communication via the RS485
Yes port on the rear terminals of the relay. Press ' to
activate communication, and use & to select Yes. Press
' to validate your choice.
Baud Rate Choose the baud rate of MODBUS transmission. Select
9600 bd from : 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
bauds using &. Press ' to validate your choice.
Parity Choose the parity in the MODBUS frame. Select Even,
None Odd or None using &. Press ' to validate your choice.
Stop Bits Choose the number of stop bits in the MODBUS frame.
1 Select 0 or 1 using &. Press ' to validate your choice.
Relay Address Choose the network address of the relay in the

29 MODBUS network. Select from 1 to 255 using &. Press
5.8 PROTECTION Menu

The protection menu is divided into two groups for MiCOM P122 and P123: PROTECTION
G1 for the first setting group and PROTECTION G2 for the second setting group.
Under this PROTECTION menu, the user can program the parameters of the different phase
or earth protection functions and define their associated setting (thresholds, time delay).
The different submenus are listed below:
[50/51] Phase OC
[50N/51N] E/Gnd
[46] (P122 & P123 only) Neg seq OC
[49] (P122 & P123 only) Therm OL
[37] (P122 & P123 only) Under Current
[79] (P123 only) Autoreclose
Press # to access the PROTECTION menu (PROTECTION G1 menu for MiCOM P122 and
P123), then $ until the desired submenu is reached. For MiCOM P122 and P123, press # to
access the PROTECTION G2 menu, then $ five times.
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5.8.1 [50/51] Phase OC sub-menu
PROTECTION G1 Heading of the PROTECTION menu. Press # to access

to the menu, then $ until the desired submenu is
reached.
[50/51] Phase OC Heading of the [50/51] Phase Overcurrent submenu
Press # to navigate through the different submenus.
I> ? Setting choice Yes: the first phase threshold (I>) is

Yes enabled. Then the following menu is displayed.
Setting choice No: the first phase threshold (I>) is not
enabled, and the next menu is the “I>>” menu.
I> Set the value for the current threshold I>. Press ' to
4 In modify this value. The threshold setting range is from 0.1
to 25In. Press ' to validate your choice.
Delay Type Select the time delay type associated with I>. Setting
DMT choices are: DMT for definite time, IDMT for inverse time
curves, and RI for the electromechanical inverse time
curve.
If the user selects DMT the following menu is displayed:
5.8.1.1 I> DMT threshold menu
Delay Type Shows that the delay time type chosen is DMT.
DMT
tI > Set the value for the time delay associated with I>. The
100 ms setting range is from 0 to 150 s. Use & to change
setting and press ' to validate your choice .
t Reset Set the reset time value. The setting range is from 0 to
0 ms 600 s. Use & to change setting and press ' to validate
your choice (only for P122, P123).
5.8.1.2 I> IDMT threshold, IEC or IEEE/ANSI curve menu
Delay Type Displays the inverse time delay (IEC or IEEE/ANSI

IDMT curves associated with I>.
Idmt Select the type of curve. Select your choice from IEC SI,
IEC SI IEC STI, IEC VI, IEC EI, IEC LTI, CO2, IEEE MI, CO8,
IEEE VI, IEEE EI using & and press ' to validate your
choice.
Tms Set the TMS value for the curve. The setting range is
0,025 from 0.025 to 1.5. Use & to change setting and press '
to validate your choice.
5.8.1.2.1 P122 & P123 additional I> DMT reset time, IEC curves menu
t Reset Set the reset time setting value. The setting range is
60 ms from 40 ms to 100 s. Use & to change setting and press
5.8.1.2.2 P122 & P123 additional I> DMT reset time, ANSI curves menu
Type Tempo Select the reset delay time type. Select between DMT
Reset DMT (Definitive Time) and IDMT (Inverse Time) using & and
t Reset Set the Reset time setting value. Select from 0 to 600 s
40 ms using & and press ' to validate your choice.
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5.8.1.2.3 P122 & P123 additional I> IDMT reset time, ANSI curves menu
Type Tempo Select the type of reset time delay. Select between DMT
Reset IDMT (Definitive Time) and IDMT (Inverse Time) using & and
Rtms Set the Rtms value associated with the IDMT reset time
0.025 choice. Select from 0.025 to 1.5 using & and press ' to
5.8.1.3 I> IDMT threshold, Electromechanical RI curve menu
Delay Type Display of the I> inverse time delay (electromechanical

RI RI curve).
K Select the RI curve K value. Select from 0.100 to 10

2.500 using & and press ' to validate your choice.
5.8.1.3.1 P122 & P123 additional I> DMT reset time, Electromechanical RI curves menu
t Reset Set the value for the time reset. The setting range is from
60 ms 0 to 600 s. Use & to change setting and press ' to
5.8.1.4 I>> threshold menu
I>> ? Setting choice Yes: the second phase threshold (I>>) is

Setting choice No: the second phase threshold (I>>) is
not enabled, and the next menu is the “I>>>” menu.
I>> Set the value for the second current threshold I>>. Press
10 In ' to modify this value. The threshold setting range is
from 0.5 to 40In. Press ' to validate your choice.
Delay Type Select the threshold delay time type associated with I>>.
DMT Setting choices are: DMT for definite time, IDMT for
inverse time curves, and RI for the electromechanical
inverse time curve.
tI >> Set the value for the time delay associated with the
100 ms second threshold I>>. Select the time delay from 0 to
150 s using & and press ' to validate your choice.
t Reset Set the value for the time reset. Press & to modify this
0 ms value. The setting range is from 0 to 600 s. Press ' to
validate your choice (only P122, P123).
5.8.1.5 I>>> threshold menu
I>>> ? Setting choice Yes: the third phase threshold (I>>>) is

Setting choice No: the third phase threshold (I>>>) is not
enabled, and the next menu is the heading of the [50/51]
phase OC.
I>>> Sample Select the mode of operation of the third threshold. I>>>
No operates on current sample base if you select (YES), or
on Fast Fourier Transformation base if you select (NO)
(Only P122, P123).
I>>> Set the value for the third current threshold I>>>. Press
10 In ' to modify this value. The threshold setting range is
from 0.5 to 40 In. Press ' to validate your choice.
tI >>> Set the time delay associated with I>>>. The setting
100 ms range is from 0 to 150 s. Use & to change setting and
press ' to validate your choice .
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5.8.2 [50N/51N] EARTH OC sub-menu (P121 - P122 - P123 only)
PROTECTION G1 Heading of the PROTECTION menu. To gain access to

the menu, press #, $ 4 times.
[50N/51N] E/Gnd Heading of the [50N/51N] E/Gnd submenu.

Press # access the different submenus.
Ie> ? Setting choice Yes: the first earth fault threshold (Ie>) is
Setting choice No: the first earth fault threshold (Ie>) is
not enabled, and the next menu is the heading of the
[50/51] phase OC.
le > Set the value for the earth fault current threshold Ie>.
0.05 Ien Press ' to modify this value. Three earth fault current
ranges are available (at order):
from 0.002 to 1 Ien. Cortec code C
from 0.01 to 8 Ien. Cortec code B
from 0.1 to 40 Ien. Cortec code A
Delay Type Select the threshold delay time type associated with Ie>.
inverse time curves, RI for the electromechanical inverse
time curve, and RXIDG* for Netmanagement curves.
*Note: available for 0.01 to 8 Ien range only.
5.8.2.1 Ie> DMT threshold menu
Delay Type Display of the Ie> DMT time delay.

DMT
tIe > Set the time delay associated with Ie>. The setting
5.8.2.2 Ie> IDMT threshold, IEC or IEEE/ANSI curves menu
Delay Type Display of the Ie> inverse time delay (IEC or IEEE/ANSI
IDMT curves).
Idmt Select the Ie> type of curve. Select from IEC SI, IEC STI,
IEC SI IEC VI, IEC EI, IEC LTI, CO2, IEEE MI, CO8, IEEE VI,
IEEE EI using & and press ' to validate your choice.
Interlock Ie>> >>> Interlock of first earth threshold by the second and third
Yes earth thresholds, but only if first threshold trip is set to
IDMT.
Tms Set the value for the time multiplier setting Tms of the
0,025 selected curve. Select from 0.025 to 1.5 using & and
5.8.2.2.1 P122 & P123 additional Ie> IDMT reset time, IEC curves menu
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5.8.2.2.2 P122 & P123 additional Ie> DMT reset time, ANSI curves menu
Type Tempo Select the type of reset time delay. Setting choices are:
Reset DMT DMT for definite time and IDMT for inverse time curves.
t Reset Set the value for the time reset associated with the DMT
40 ms reset time choice. Press & to modify this value. The
setting range is from 0 to 600 s. Press ' to validate your
choice (only P122, P123).
5.8.2.2.3 P122 & P123 additional Ie> IDMT reset time, ANSI curves menu
Type Tempo Select the reset time type. Setting choices are: DMT for
Reset IDMT definite time and IDMT for inverse time curves.
Rtms Set the value for the Rtms factor associated to IDMT
0.025 delay type reset.
5.8.2.3 Ie> IDMT threshold, Electromechanical RI curve menu
Delay type Displays the Ie> inverse time delay (electromechanical

RI RI curve).
K Set the K value associated to the RI curve. The setting

2.500 range is from 0.100 to 10.
5.8.2.3.1 P122 & P123 additional Ie> DMT reset time, RI curves menu
5.8.2.4 P122 & P123 additional Ie> IDMT threshold, RXIDG curve menu (P122 & P123 with model
number P12xB00xxxxxx, corresponding to earth fault sensitity range from 0.01 to 8 Ien)
Delay type Displays the Ie> inverse time delay (RXIDG curve).
RXIDG
k Set the value for the coefficient k associated to the

0.3 RXIDG curve. The setting range is from 0.3 to 1.
5.8.2.5 Ie>> threshold menu
Ie>> ? Setting choice Yes: the second earth threshold (Ie>>) is

Setting choice No: the second earth threshold (Ie>>) is
not enabled, and the next menu is the “Ie>>>” menu.
Ie>> Set the value for the second earth fault current threshold
5 Ien Ie>>. Press ' to modify this value. Three earth fault
current ranges are available (at order):
from 0.002 to 1 Ien. Cortec code A
from 0.01 to 8 Ien. Cortec code B
from 0.5 to 40 Ien. Cortec code C
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Delay Type Select the threshold delay time type. Setting choices are:
DMT DMT for definite time, IDMT for inverse time curves and
RI for electromechanical inverse time curve and RXIDG*
for Netmanagement curves.
*Note: available for 0.01 to 8 Ien range only..
tIe>> Set the time delay associated with Ie>>. The setting
0 ms 0 to 600 s. Use & to change setting and press ' to
5.8.2.6 Ie>>> threshold menu
Ie>>> ? Setting choice Yes: the third earth threshold (Ie>>>) is

Setting choice No: the third earth threshold (Ie>>>) is not
enabled, and the next menu is the heading of the menu
[50N/51N] E/Gnd.
Ie>>> Sample Select the mode of operation of the third threshold.
No Ie>>> operates on current sample base if you select
(YES), or on Fast Fourier Transformation base if you
select (NO) (Only P122, P123).
Ie>>> Set the value for the third earth fault current threshold
10 Ien Ie>. Press ' to modify this value. The threshold setting
range is from 0.5 to 40 Ien. Press ' to validate your
choice.
tIe>>> Set the time delay associated with Ie>>>. The setting
5.8.3 [46] NEGATIVE Phase SEQUENCE I2> submenu (P122 & P123 only)
PROTECTION G1 Heading of the PROTECTION menu. To gain access to

the menu, press # , 4 times.
[46] Neg Seq OC Heading of the [46] NEGATIVE Phase SEQUENCE I2>
submenu.
I2 > ? Setting choice Yes: the first negative phase sequence

Yes overcurrent threshold (I2>) is enabled. Then the
following menu is displayed.
Setting choice No: the first negative phase sequence
overcurrent threshold (I2>) is not enabled, and the next
menu is not activated.
I2 > Set the value for the negative phase sequence threshold
0.1 In I2>. Press ' to modify this value. The threshold setting
range is from 0.1 to 40 In, in steps of 0.01 In. Press ' to
validate your choice..
Delay Type Select the threshold delay time type associated with I2>.
inverse time curves and RI for electromechanical inverse
time curve.
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5.8.3.1 I2> DMT threshold menu
Delay Type Display of the I2> DMT time delay.

DMT
t I2 > Set the time delay associated with I2>. The setting
5.8.3.2 I2> IDMT threshold, IEC or IEEE/ANSI curves menu
Delay Type Display of the I2> inverse time delay (IEC or IEEE/ANSI
IDMT curves).
Curve Selection of the I2> curve. Select from IEC SI, IEC STI,
IEC SI IEC VI, IEC EI, IEC LTI, CO2, IEEE MI, CO8, IEEE VI,
IEEE EI using & and validate your choice using the key
'.
Tms Set the time multiplier setting value associated to the
0,025 selected curve. Setting range is from 0.025 to 1.5.
5.8.3.2.1 I2> DMT reset time, IEC curves menu
60 ms 40 ms to 100 s. Use & to change setting and press ' to
5.8.3.2.2 I2> DMT reset time, ANSI curves menu
Reset DMT (Definitive Time) and IDMT (Inverse Time) using & and
5.8.3.2.3 I2> IDMT reset time, ANSI curves menu
Reset IDMT (Definitive Time) and IDMT (Inverse Time) using & and
Rtms Select the Rtms value associated to the IDMT curve.
0.025 Setting range is from 0.025 to 1.5. Use & to change
setting and press ' to validate your choice.
5.8.3.3 I2> IDMT threshold, Electromechanical RI curve menu
Delay Type Display of the I2> inverse time delay (electromechanical

RI RI curve).
K Set the value for the K factor associated to the RI curve.

2.500 Setting range is from 0.100 to 10. Use & to change
5.8.3.3.1 I2> DMT reset time, RI curves
t Reset Set the value for the reset time. The setting range is from
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5.8.3.4 I2>> threshold menu
I2>> ? Setting choice Yes: the second negative phase

Yes sequence overcurrent threshold (I2>) is enabled. Then
the following menu is displayed.
Setting choice No: the second negative phase sequence
overcurrent threshold (I2>) is not enabled, and the next
menu is not activated.
I2>> Set the value for the second threshold of the negative
1 In phase sequence OC I2>>. Press ' to modify this value.
The threshold setting range is from 0.1 to 40 In, in steps
of 0.01 In. Press ' to validate your choice.
tI2>> Set the time delay associated with I2>>. The setting
5.8.3.5 [49] Therm OL sub-menu (P122 & P123 only)

the menu, then $ 4 times.
[49] Therm OL Heading of the [49] Therm OL (Thermal Overload)

submenu.
Press # to access the different submenus.
Therm OL ? Setting choice Yes: the thermal overload function is
Setting choice No: the thermal overload function is not
enabled, and no menu content is displayed.
Iθ > Set the value for the thermal current threshold Iθ>. Press
0.5 In ' to modify this value. The setting range is from 0.1 to
3.2 In in steps of 0.01.Press ' to validate your choice.
Te Set value for the Te thermal time constant associated
10 mn with the thermal overload formula. Press ' to modify
this value. The setting range is from 1 min to 200 min in
steps of 1 min. Press ' to validate your choice
k Set the value for the k factor associated with the thermal
1.01 overload function. Press ' to modify this value. The
setting range is from 1 to 1.5 in steps of 0.01. Press '
θ Trip Set the percentage applicable to the thermal overload
110 % trip threshold. Press ' to modify this value. The setting
range is from 50 % to 200 % in steps of 1%. Press ' to
θ Alarm ? Setting choice Yes: the thermal overload alarm function
Yes is enabled. Then the following menu is displayed.
Setting choice No: the thermal overload function is not
enabled, and refer to the THERMAL OVERLOAD
submenu.
θ Alarm Set the percentage applicable to the thermal overload
90 % alarm threshold. Press ' to modify this value. The
setting range is from 50 % to 200 % in steps of 1%.
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5.8.4 [37] UNDERCURRENT I< sub-menu (P122 & P123 only)

[37] Under Heading of the [37] Under-Current submenu.

Current Press # to access the submenu content.
I<? Setting choice Yes: the first undercurrent threshold (I<) is

Setting choice No: the first undercurrent threshold (I<) is
not enabled, and the next menu is not activated.
I< Set the value for the undercurrent threshold I<. Press '
0.2 In to modify this value. The threshold setting range is from
0.02 to 1 In, in steps of 0.01 In. Press ' to validate your
choice.
tI < Set the time delay associated with I<. The setting range
200 ms is from 0 to 150 s. Use & to change setting and press '
5.8.5 [79] AUTORECLOSE sub-menu (P123 only)

[79] Autoreclose Heading of the [79] AUTORECLOSER submenu

Press # to access the submenu.
Autoreclose ? Setting choice Yes: the autoreclose function is enabled.

Yes Then the following menu is displayed.
Setting choice No: the autoreclose function is not
enabled, and no menu is activated.
Ext CB Fail ? Setting choice Yes: the external circuit breaker failure
Yes function associated with the autoreclose function is
enabled. Then the following menu is displayed.
Setting choice No: the Ext Block submenu is activated.
5.8.5.1 [79] EXTERNAL CB FAILURE
Ext CB Fail Allows the use of a dedicated input (CB FLT) to inform
Yes the autoreclose function of the state of the CB (failed or
operational).
Ext CB Fail Time Set the value for the external CB failure time delay tCFE.
10000 ms Once this set time has elapsed, the information Ext CB
Fail is validated. Setting range is from 10 ms to 600 s.
Use & to change setting and press ' to validate your
choice.
5.8.5.2 [79] EXTERNAL BLOCKING
Ext Block ? Allows the use of a dedicated input (Block_79) to block

Yes the autoreclose function.
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5.8.5.3 [79] DEAD and RECLAIM TIMES
Dead Time Set the value for the First Cycle Dead Time (tD1)
tD1 60 ms associated with the autoreclose function. Setting range is
from 10 ms to 300 s in steps of 10 ms. Use & to change
Dead Time Set the value for the second Cycle Dead Time (tD2)
Dead Time Set the value for the third Cycle Dead Time (tD3)
Dead Time Set the value for the fourth Cycle Dead Time (tD4)
Reclaim Time Set the Reclaimer time value (tR) associated with the
tR 120 ms autoreclose function. Setting range is from 20 ms to 600
s in steps of 10 ms. Use & to change setting and press
Inhib Time Set the value for the Inhibit Time (tI) associated with the
tI 120 ms autoreclose function. Setting range is from 20 ms to 600
s in steps of 10 ms. Use & to change setting and press
5.8.5.4 [79] Cycles number
Phase Cycles Select the number of cycles associated with the phase
4 autoreclose function. Select from 0 to 4 using & and
E/Gnd Cycles Select the number of cycles associated with the earth
4 autoreclose function. Select from 0 to 4 using & and
5.8.5.5 [79] Cycle allocation
CYCLES 4321 0 = no action on autorecloser : definitive trip

tI> 1101 1 = trip on tI> pick-up, followed by reclosing cycle
2 = no trip on tI> pick-up
tI>> 1211 1 = trip on tI>> pick-up, followed by reclosing cycle
2 = no trip on tI>> pick-up
tI>>> 1110 1 = trip on tI>>> pick-up, followed by reclosing cycle
2 = no trip on tI>>> pick-up
tIe> 0111 1 = trip on tIe> pick-up, followed by reclosing cycle
2 = no trip on tIe> pick-up
tIe>> 1121 1 = trip on tIe>> pick-up, followed by reclosing cycle
2 = no trip on tIe>> pick-up
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tIe>>> 1111 1 = trip on tIe>>> pick-up, followed by reclosing cycle
2 = no trip on tIe>>> pick-up
tAux1> 1112 1 = trip on tAux1> pick-up, followed by reclosing cycle
2 = no trip on tAux1> pick-up
tAux2> 0111 1 = trip on tAux2> pick-up, followed by reclosing cycle
2 = no trip on tAux2> pick-up
5.9 AUTOMAT. CTRL Menu

Under the AUTOMAT. CTRL Menu, the user can program the different automation functions
available in the MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123.
The different submenus are listed below:
⇒ Trip Commands
⇒ Latch of the trip output relay RL1 by function (P121, P122, P123 only)
⇒ Latch of functions (P120 only)
⇒ Blocking logic (1)
⇒ Blocking Logic 2 (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ Logic Select. 1 (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ Logic Select. 2 (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ Outputs Relays
⇒ Latch of the auxiliary output relays (P121, P122, P123 only)
⇒ Inputs
⇒ Broken Conductor (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ Cold load PU(P122 & P123 only)
⇒ CB Fail (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ CB Supervision (P122 & P123 only)
⇒ Comm. Ord. Latch times (P122 & P123 only)

To access the AUTOMAT. CTRL Menu, press & then # until the menu is reached.
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5.9.1 Trip Commands sub-menu

This submenu makes it possible to assign some or all the selected thresholds to the trip
output relay (RL1).
AUTOMAT. CTRL Heading of the AUTOMAT.CTRL Menu. Press # to

Trip Commands Heading of the Trip ORDER sub-menu.

Press # to access the different submenus..
Trip tI> Setting choice Yes: Assign the first phase overcurrent
Yes time delay threshold to the trip output relay RL1. Then
the trip output relay (RL1) will be activated at the end of
the time delay tI>.
Setting choice No: the trip output relay (RL1) will never
be activated, even at the end of the time delay tI>.
Trip tI>> Assign the second phase time delay overcurrent
Yes threshold (tI>>) to the trip output relay RL1.
Setting choice: Yes or No.
Trip tI>>> Assign the third phase time delay overcurrent threshold
No (tI>>>) to the trip output relay RL1.
Trip tIe> Assign the first earth fault overcurrent (tIe>) to the trip
Yes output relay RL1.
Trip tIe>> Assign the second earth fault overcurrent (tIe>>) to the
No trip output relay RL1.
Trip tIe>>> Assign the third earth fault overcurrent (tIe>>>) to the trip
No output relay RL1.
5.9.1.1 P122 & P123 additional Trip Commands menu
Trip tI < Assign the minimum current threshold (tI<) to the trip
No output relay RL1. This information is generated in less
than a cycle of the network frequency (50 or 60 Hz).
Trip tI2 > Assign the first negative phase sequence overcurrent
No time delayed threshold (tI2>) to the trip output relay RL1.
Trip tI2 >> Assign the second negative phase sequence overcurrent
No time delayed threshold (tI2>>) to the trip output relay
RL1.
Trip Thermal θ Assign the thermal overload trip threshold (θTrip) to the
No trip output relay RL1.
Trip Brkn.Cond Assign the broken conductor detection signal to the trip
Yes output relay RL1.
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Trip t Aux 1 Assign the delayed auxiliary input Aux 1 to the trip output
No relay RL1.
No relay RL1.
No relay RL1.
Trip CB Fail Assign the Breaker failure signal to the trip output relay
No RL1.
5.9.1.2 P123 additional Trip COMMAND menu
No relay RL1.
Trip SOTF Assign the SOTF function to the trip output. When the t
No SOTF has elapsed, the trip command is ordered.
Setting choice: Yes, No
Ctrl Trip Assign the control Trip function to the trip output relay
No RL1.
Trip CB Fail Assign the CB Fail function to the trip output relay RL1.
No Setting choice: Yes, No
5.9.2 Latch of trip output relay by Function Submenu (P121, P122 & P123 relays)
With this submenu the user can program the trip output relay RL1associated with one or
many thresholds so that it stays latched after the cause for activating these functions has
disappeared.
AUTOMAT. CTRL Heading of the AUTOMAT. CTRL menu. Press # to

access the menu, and $ until the desired menu is
reached.
Latch Functions Heading of the submenu.
Latch tI> Setting choice Yes: Latch the trip output relay RL1
Yes associated with first phase overcurrent time delay
threshold. The relay will be remain latched after tI> has
disappeared.
Setting choice No: The trip output relay RL1 will be
active when the relevant command is active; the relay
will not be active if the relevant command is reset.
Latch tI>> Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the
Yes second phase time delay overcurrent threshold (tI>>).
Latch tI>>> Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the third
No phase time delay overcurrent threshold (tI>>>).
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Latch tIe> Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the first
No earth time delay overcurrent threshold (tIe>).
Latch tIe>> Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the
No second earth time delay overcurrent threshold (tIe>>).
Latch tIe>>> Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the third
No earth fault time delay overcurrent threshold (tIe>>>).
5.9.2.1 P122 & P123 additional Latch functions sub-menu
Latch tI < Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the time
Yes delay minimum current threshold (tI<).
Latch tI2 > Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the time
No delay negative phase sequence overcurrent threshold
(tI2>) to the trip output.
Latch tI2 >> Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the time
(tI2>>) to the trip output.
Latch Thermal θ Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the
No thermal overload Trip information (θ Trip).
Latch Brkn.Cond Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the
No broken conductor function.
Latch t Aux 1 Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the
No delayed auxiliary input Aux 1.
5.9.2.2 P123 additional latch functions submenu
Latch SOTF Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the SOTF
No function.
Latch CB Fail Latch the trip output relay RL1 associated with the CB
No Fail function.
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NOTE : To reset the latched output relay :
P121 P122 &P123

The active relay latched can - Either by resetting of the - Either by resetting of the
be reset by: alarm "tI> PHASE"* from alarm "LATCH RELAY
the front panel by pushing TRIP" from the front panel
!. by pushing !.
- or by a logic input assigned - or by a logic input assigned
to this function to this function
- or by remote command. - or by remote command.
Note: No alarm dedicated to Note: The alarm "LATCH

the latch of RL1 RELAY TRIP" is dedicated to
the latch of RL1
* : tI> or other function presented in the "AUTOMAT. CTRL/Latch functions" menu
5.9.3 Latch functions submenu (P120 relay)

Through this submenu, the user can program trip functions so that output relays (including
the trip output relay RL1) remain latched after the cause for exceeding the threshold has
disappeared.

access the menu, then $ until the submenu is reached.
Latch function Heading of the submenu.

Latch tI> Setting choice Yes: Latch the output relays associated
Yes with first phase overcurrent time delay threshold. The
relay will be remain latched after tI> has disappeared.
Setting choice No: The output relay will be active when
the relevant command is active; the relays will not be
active if the relevant command is reset.
Latch tI>> Setting choice Yes: Latch the output relays associated
Yes with second phase overcurrent time delay threshold. The
relay will be remain latched after tI>> has disappeared.
Latch tI>>> Setting choice Yes: Latch the output relays associated
Yes with third phase overcurrent time delay threshold. The
relay will be remain latched after tI>>> has disappeared.
NOTE : To reset the latched relays with MiCOM P120:

When a relay associated to a time delay overcurrent threshold is
latched, no dedicated alarm signalling that the relay has been latched
is displayed.
The latched output can be reset by acknowledging the alarm message
pressing keys " and !.
The latched relay can also be reset either by an opto input or by a
remote command.
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5.9.4 Blocking Logic submenu

Through the Blocking Logic submenu, the user can block each delayed threshold using a "Blk
Log" input (refer to Inputs menu). MiCOM P122 & P123 relays have the submenu Blocking
Logic 1 and Blocking Logic 2 available for setting.
It is possible to enable or disable the “blocking” of most protection functions even if a logic
input has been assigned to that function. Blocking of a protection function can be prevented
if “No” is selected in the relevant window (see below). Blocking of a protection function can
be enabled if “Yes” is selected in the relevant window.

access the menu then $ 6 times.
Blocking Logic Heading of the Blocking Logic submenu.

Block tI> Enables/disables Blocking Logic of the first time delay

Yes overcurrent threshold (tI>) from locking on the level (logic
state = 1) of logic input "Blk Log".
Setting choice: Yes, No.
Block tI>> Enables/disables Blocking Logic of the second time
Yes delay overcurrent threshold (tI>>) from locking on the
level (logic state = 1) of logic input "Blk Log".
Block tI>>> Enables/disables Blocking Logic of the third time delay
Yes overcurrent threshold (tI>>>) from locking on the level
(logic state = 1) of logic input "Blk Log".
Block tIe> Enables/disables Blocking Logic of the first earth time
No delay overcurrent threshold (tIe>) from locking on the
level (logic state = 1) of logic input "Blk Log".
Block tIe>> Enables/disables Blocking Logic of the second earth
No fault time delay overcurrent threshold (tIe>>) from
locking on the level (logic state = 1) of logic input "Blk
Log".
Block tIe>>> Enables/disables Blocking Logic of the third earth fault
No time delay overcurrent threshold (tIe>>>) from locking on
the level (logic state = 1) of logic input "Blk Log".
5.9.4.1 P122 & P123 additional Blocking Logic menu
Block 1 tI2 > Enables/disables Blocking Logic of the first time delay
No negative phase sequence overcurrent threshold (tI2>)
from locking on the level (logic state = 1) of logic input
"Blk Log".
Block 1 tI2 >> Enables/disables Blocking Logic of the second time
(tI2>>) from locking on the level (logic state = 1) of logic
input "Blk Log".
Block 1 Thermal θ Enables/disables Blocking Logic of the trip threshold for
Yes thermal overload from locking on the level (logic state 1)
of logic input "Blk Log".
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Block 1 Brkn.Cond Enables/disables Blocking Logic of the Broken

No Conductor trip signal from locking on the level (logic
state 1) of logic input "Blk log".
Block 1 t Aux 1 Enables/disables Blocking Logic of time delay of
No auxiliary input Aux1.
No auxiliary input Aux2.
No auxiliary input Aux 3.
5.9.4.2 P123 additional Blocking Logic menu

No auxiliary input Aux 4.
5.9.5 Logic Select submenus (P122 & P123 only)

With the submenu Logic Select. 1 or Logic Select. 2, the user can assign each time delay
threshold to the "Log Sel" input (refer to Inputs menu). To access the submenu Logic Select. 1
or Logic Select. 2, press # and $ until the submenu is reached.

Logic Select. 1 Heading of the Logic Select. 1 submenu.

Sel1 tI>> Enables/disables Logic Selectivity 1 of the second phase

Yes time delay overcurrent threshold (tI>>).
Sel1 tI>>> Enables/disables Logic Selectivity 1 of the third phase
Yes time delay overcurrent threshold (tI>>>).
Sel1 tIe>> Enables/disables Logic Select 1 of the second earth fault
No time delay overcurrent threshold (tIe>>).
Sel1 tIe>>> Enables/disables Logic Select 1 of the third earth fault
No time delay overcurrent threshold (tIe>>>).
t Sel1 Set the selective scheme logic time delay t Sel1. The
20 ms setting range for t Sel1 is from 0 s to 150 s, in steps of
10 ms.
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5.9.6 Outputs Relays submenu

This submenu makes it possible to assign various alarm and trip thresholds (instantaneous
and/or time delay) to a logic output. Excepted from this option are the Watchdog (RL0) and
the Tripping (RL1) outputs (refer to Trip Commands submenu).
The total number of programmable logic outputs for the four relay models is listed in the
table:
Model P120 P121 P122 P123

Output relays 3 3 5 7
RL2 relay is a change over relay. The others RL3 to RL8 are normally open relays.
AUTOMAT. CTRL Heading of the AUTOMAT.CTRL menu. Press # to

access the menu and $ until the submenu is reached.
Output Relays Heading of the Output Relays submenu.

To navigate within submenu points, press & #. To
modify setting, press '. Use & # % $ to scroll and set
available selections. Press ' to confirm choice.
Trip 8765432 Assign output signal Trip (RL1) to other output relays;
1100010 i.e. to output 3 (RL3), 7 (RL7) and 8 (RL8).
Setting choice: 1 assigns the output relay; 0 no
assignment.
I> 8765432 Assign first phase instantaneous overcurrent threshold
0000010 (I>) to output relays. Setting choice: 1 assigns the output
relay; 0 no assignment.
tI> 8765432 Assign first phase time delay overcurrent threshold (tI>)
1100010 to output relays. Setting choice: 1 assigns the output
I>> 8765432 Assign second phase instantaneous overcurrent
1100010 threshold (I>>) to output relays. Setting choice: 1 assigns
the output relay; 0 no assignment.
tI>> 8765432 Assign second phase time delay overcurrent threshold
1100010 (tI>>) to output relays. Setting choice: 1 assigns the
output relay; 0 no assignment.
I>>> 8765432 Assign third phase instantaneous overcurrent threshold
1100010 (I>>>) to output relays. Setting choice: 1 assigns the
tI>>> 8765432 Assign third phase instantaneous overcurrent threshold
1100010 (I>>>) to output relays. Setting choice: 1 assigns the
Ie> 8765432 Assign first earth instantaneous overcurrent threshold
1100010 (Ie>) to output relays. Setting choice: 1 assigns the
tIe> 8765432 Assign first earth time delay overcurrent threshold (tIe>)
1100010 to output relays. Setting choice: 1 assigns the output
Ie>> 8765432 Assign second earth fault instantaneous overcurrent
1100010 threshold (Ie>>) to output relays. Setting choice: 1
assigns the output relay; 0 no assignment.
tIe>> 8765432 Assign second earth fault time delay overcurrent
1100010 threshold (tIe>>) to output relays. Setting choice: 1
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Ie>>> 8765432 Assign third earth fault instantaneous overcurrent

1100010 threshold (Ie>>>) to output relays. Setting choice: 1
tIe>>> 8765432 Assign third earth fault time delay overcurrent threshold
1100010 (tIe>>>) to output relays. Setting choice: 1 assigns the
CB 8765432 Assign the circuit breaker closing order to output relays. ;
Close 10100000 i.e. to output 6 & 8 (RL6 & RL8). Setting choice: 1
5.9.6.1 P122 & P123 additional Outputs menu
tI< 8765432 Assign threshold for undercurrent (I<) to the output

1100010 relays; i.e. to output 3, 7 & 8 (RL3, RL7 & RL8).
assignment.
tI2> 8765432 Assign negative phase sequence overcurrent time delay
1100010 threshold (tI2>) to the output relays; i.e. to output 3, 7 &
8 (RL3, RL7 & RL8).
assignment.
tI2>> 8765432 Assign negative phase sequence overcurrent time delay
1100010 second threshold (tI2>>) to the output relays; i.e. to
output 3, 7 & 8 (RL3, RL7 & RL8).
assignment.
Therm. 8765432 Assign thermal alarm threshold to the output relays; i.e.
Alarm 1100010 to output 3, 7 & 8 (RL3, RL7 & RL8).
assignment.
Therm. 8765432 Assign thermal trip threshold to the output relays; i.e. to
Trip 1100010 output 3, 7 & 8 (RL3, RL7 & RL8).
assignment.
CB Alarm 8765432 Assign Circuit Breaker Alarm function signal (CB Open
1100010 NB, Sum Amps(n), CB Open Time and CB Close Time)
to the output relays; i.e. to output 3, 7 & 8 (RL3, RL7 &
RL8). Setting choice: 1 assigns the output relay; 0 no
assignment.
52 Fail 8765432 Assign the trip circuit supervision (TCS) failure function
1100010 signal to the output relays; i.e. to output 3, 7 & 8 (RL3,
RL7 & RL8). Setting choice: 1 assigns the output relay; 0
no assignment.
Brkn. 8765432 Assign the broken conductor function signal to the output
Cond 1100010 relays; i.e. to output 3, 7 & 8 (RL3, RL7 & RL8). Setting
choice: 1 assigns the output relay; 0 no assignment.
CB Fail 8765432 Assign the circuit breaker failure function signal to the
1100010 output relays; i.e. to output 3, 7 & 8 (RL3, RL7 & RL8).
assignment.
CB Fail = CB not open at the end of tBF timer.
t Aux 1 8765432 Assign delayed auxiliary input Aux 1 to the output relays;
1100010 i.e. to output 3, 7 & 8 (RL3, RL7 & RL8). Setting choice:
1 assigns the output relay; 0 no assignment.
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Order 1 8765432 Assign remote command 1 to the output relays; i.e. to
Comm. 0000100 output 4 (RL4). Setting choice: 1 assigns the output
Active 8765432 Assign the Active Group indication to the output relays;
Group 0010000 i.e. to output 6 (RL6). Setting choice: 1 assigns the
5.9.6.1.1 P123 additional Outputs menu
t Aux 4 8765432 Assign the delayed auxiliary input Aux 4 to the output
0010000 relays. Setting choice: 1 assigns the output relay; 0 no
assignment.
79 Run 8765432 Assign the "autorecloser in progress" signal to the output
assignment.
79 Trip 8765432 Assign the autoreclose final trip function to the output
assignment.
79 Locked 8765432 Assign the autoreclose final close function to the output
assignment.
SOTF 8765432 Assign the SOTF functionality to the output relays; i.e. to
Group 0000010 output 3 (RL3). When the tSOTF has elapsed the
assigned relay is activated. Setting choice 1 assigns the
output relay, 0 no assignment.
CONTROL 8765432 Assign the Control trip command to the output relays; i.e.
Trip 0000100 to output 4 (RL4). Setting choice 1 assigns the output
relay, 0 none assignment.
CONTROL 8765432 Assign the Control close command to the output relays;
Close 0000100 i-e to output 4 (RL4). Setting choice: 1 assigns the output
relay; 0 no assignment
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5.9.7 Latch of the auxiliary output relays (RL2 to RL8)

This submenu (not available in P120 menu) makes it possible to latch the auxiliary output
relays, relay by relay.

Latch Output Heading of the Latch Output Relays submenu.

Relays Press # to access the different submenus.
Output 2 Latch the auxiliary output relay RL2.

No Setting choice: Yes, No.

Yes Setting choice: Yes, No.

5.9.7.1 P122 & P123 additional latch output relays menu


5.9.7.2 P123 additional latch output relays menu


NOTE : To reset the latched auxiliary relays :
P121 P122 &P123

The auxiliary output latched - Either by resetting of the - Either by resetting of the
can be reset by: "OP alarm "LATCH RELAY
PARAMETERS/Relay TRIP" from the front panel
Status" from the front by pushing !.
panel by pushing !.
- or by a logic input
- or by a logic input assigned to this function
assigned to this function
- or by remote command.
- or by remote command.
Note: No alarm dedicated to Note: The alarm "LATCH

the latch of the auxiliary RELAY TRIP" is dedicated to
output relay the latch of RL1
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5.9.8 Inputs submenu

With the submenu Inputs it is possible to assign either a label or an automation function to
each logic input (according to the following table) :
Label abstract Label signification

None No link/assignment
Unlatch Unlocks latched output relays
52 a Position of the circuit breaker (open)
52 b Position of the circuit breaker (close)
CB FLT External failure information from the CB
Aux 1 Assign external information to input Aux1
Aux 2 Assign external information to input Aux2
Blk Log (1) Blocking logic 1
Blk Log 2 Blocking logic 2
Strt Dist Starting of the disturbance recording function
Cold L PU Assign cold load pick up
Log Sel 1 Logic selectivity 1
Log Sel 2 Logic selectivity 2
Change set Change of setting group (default setting group 1)
θ Reset Reset of the thermal state
Trip Circ Trip circuit supervision input
Strt tBF Starting of the Breaker Fail Timer
Rst led Reset of the "Trip" & "Alarm" leds
Maint. M Maintenance Mode ON/OFF change
Aux 3 Assign the input the external information Aux 3
Block [79] Blocking of the autorecloser function [79]
Aux 4 Assign the input the external information Aux 4
Man. Close Manual control close CB
Local Local mode condition (if activated,any remote command to the
output relays is forbidden)
NOTE: For P120 and P121 :

The external information Aux1 and Aux2 is used only for signalisation
on the communication network.
T Aux1 and t Aux2 are fixed and equal to 0 ms.
Only one blocking logic function.
Only available in model MiCOM P122 and P123
Only available in model MiCOM P123

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Inputs Heading of the Inputs sub-menu.

Input 1 Assign label 52a to logic input 1.
52a To modify see above windows.

52b To modify see above windows.
5.9.8.1 P122 & P123 additional Inputs menu

Aux1 To modify see above windows.
Aux1 Time Displays setting value of timer assigned to logic input

t Aux1 300 ms Aux1.
The setting range for tAux1 is from 0 ms to 200 s, in
steps of 10 ms.
t Aux2 1.2 ms Aux2.
steps of 10 ms.
t Aux3 10s Aux3.
steps of 10 ms.
5.9.8.2 P123 additional Inputs menu
Input 4 Assign label Log Sel1 to logic input 4.

Log Sel 1 To modify see above windows.
Input 5 Assign label Aux2 to logic input 5.

Aux 2 To modify see above windows.
Aux4 Time Displays setting value of timer assigned to input Aux4.

t Aux4 100s The setting range for tAux4 is from 0 ms to 200 s, in
steps of 10 ms.
Input 7 Assign the Manual control close signal to the assigned

Man. Close logic input 7. To modify see above windows.
Input 7 Assign the Local signal to the assigned logic input 7. To

Local modify see above windows.
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5.9.9 BROKEN CONDUCTOR submenu (P122 & P123 only)

Broken Cond. Heading of Broken Conductor detector submenu.

available selections.
Brkn. Cond. ? Selection of the Broken Conductor function.
If Yes is selected, the following menu is displayed:
If No is selected, the Broken Conductor function is
inactive.
Brkn. Cond Time Displays delay timer setting (tBC) for the Broken
tBC 20 ms Conductor function.
The setting range for tBC is from 0 to 14400s, in steps of
1s.
Ratio I2/I1 Displays value, in percent, for the Broken Conductor
20 % threshold. This threshold is the ratio between negative
and positive phase sequence current.
Setting range is from 20 to 100% by, in steps of 1%.
5.9.10 COLD LOAD PICK-UP submenu (P122 & P123 only)
The Cold Load PU submenu allows the user to enable the cold load pick-up function.
Selected threshold values can temporary be raised.

Cold Load PU Heading of the Cold Load PU submenu.

Cold Load PU ? Selection of the cold load pick-up function.
If No is selected, the cold load pick-up function is
inactive.
Cold Load PU Assign the I> time delay threshold with the cold load pick
tI> ? No up function.
Cold Load PU Assign the I>> time delay threshold with the cold load
tI>> ? Yes pick up function.
Cold Load PU Assign the tI>>> time delay threshold with the cold load
tI>>> ? Yes pick up function.
Cold Load PU Assign the tIe> time delay threshold with the cold load
tIe> ? Yes pick up function.
Cold Load PU Assign the tIe>> time delay threshold with the cold load
tIe>> ? Yes pick up function.
Cold Load PU Assign the tIe>>> time delay threshold with the cold load
tIe>>> ? Yes pick up function.
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COLD LOAD P/UP Assign the tI2> time delay threshold with the cold load
tI2> Yes pick up function.
COLD LOAD P/UP Assign the tI2>> time delay threshold with the cold load
tI2>> No pick up function.
Cold Load PU Assign the Thermal overload time delay threshold with
t Therm. ? Yes the cold load pick up function.
Cold Load PU Displays scaling value, in percent, for the cold load pick
level 200 % up assigned to the selected thresholds.
Setting range is from 100% to 500%, in steps of 1%.
Cold Load PU Displays delay timer setting (tCL) for the Cold Load Pick-
tCL = 400 ms up function.
Setting range is from 0.1 to 3600 s, in steps of 10 ms.
5.9.11 CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE submenu (P122 & P123 only)

With the CB Fail submenu, circuit breaker failure can be detected and associated
parameters can be set.

access the menu then $ until the menu is reached.
CB Fail Heading of the CB Fail submenu. To navigate within

submenu points, press & #. To modify setting, press
'. Use & # % $ to scroll and set available selections.
Press ' to confirm choice.
CB Fail ? Selection of the circuit breaker failure function.
If No is selected, the CB Fail function is inactive.
I<= Selection of the under current threshold associated to
0.1 In the CB failure detection function.
Setting range is from 0.02 In to 1 In in steps of 0.01 In.
CB Fail Time Selection of the circuit breaker failure time delay. Setting
tBF 40 ms range is from 10 ms to 10 s in steps of 10 ms.
Block I> ? Select the possibility to block the instantaneous signal I>
No in case of circuit breaker failure detection.
Select Yes or No.
Block Ie> ? Select the possibility to block the instantaneous signal
Yes Ie> in case of circuit breaker failure detection.
Select Yes or No.
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5.9.12 CIRCUIT BREAKER SUPERVISION sub-menu (P122 & P123 only)

With the CB Supervision submenu circuit breakers can be supervised and monitored, and
associated parameters can be set.

CB Supervision Heading of the CB Supervision submenu.

TC Supervision Selection of the trip circuit supervision function.
If No is selected, the TC supervision function is inactive.
t Trip Circuit Displays the delay timer setting (tSUP) for TC
t SUP 200 ms supervision.
The setting range for tSUP is from 0.1 to 10 s, in steps of
10 ms.
CB Open S'vision Selection of the time monitoring function of CB open
Yes operations.
If Yes is selected, the following window is displayed:
If No is selected the next window is CB Close S'vision.
CB Open Time Displays monitoring time for CB open operations.
100 ms Setting range from 0.05 to 1.0 s, in steps of 10 ms.
CB Close S'vision Selection of the time monitoring function of CB close

Yes operations.
If No is selected the next window is CB Open Alarm.
CB Close Time Displays monitoring time for CB close operations.
100 ms Setting range from 0.050 to 1.0 s, in steps of 10 ms.
CB Open Alarm ? Selection of the monitor function for maximum count of

Yes CB operations.
If No is selected, the next window is ΣAmps(n).
CB Open NB = Displays alarm threshold for CB open count.
0 Setting range is from 0 to 50000, in steps of 1.
ΣAmps(n) ? Selection of the monitoring function that continuously

Yes sums the current (in Amps or square Amps) interrupted
by the CB.
If No is selected, the next window is tOpen Pulse.
ΣAmps(n) ? Displays alarm threshold for the summation of the
1000 E6 current (in Amps or square Amps) interrupted by the CB.
Setting range is from 0 to 4000 E6 A (or A²), in steps of 1
E6. (E6 = 106)
n 1 Displays the exponent for the summation (I A or I² A²).
Setting choice for n: 1or 2
t Open Pulse Displays and sets the tripping pulse time.

100 ms Setting range is from 0.1 to 5 s, in steps of 10 ms.
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t Close Pulse Displays and sets the closing pulse time. Setting range is
100 ms from 0.1 to 5 s, in steps of 10 ms.
5.9.13 Comm. Order Submenu (P122 & P123 only)

access the menu, then $ Until the desired submenu is
reached.
Comm. Ord. Latch Heading of the Comm. Ord. Latch Times submenu.
Times Press # to access the different submenus.
NOTE : This submenu is active if at least one
communication order is assigned to an output
relay.
t Comm 1 Selection of the t Comm 1 pulse time.
100 ms The setting range for t Comm 1 is from 0.1 s to 5 s, in
steps of 0.05 s. Use & to modify and press ' to
150 ms The setting range for t Comm 2 is from 0.1 s to 5 s,
insteps of 0.05. Use & to modify and press ' to
5s The setting range for t Comm 3 is from 0.1 s to 5 s ,in
1s The setting range for t Comm 4 is from 0.1 s to 5 s in
5.9.14 Submenu SOTF (Switch on to Fault) (P123 only)

With the SOTF submenu, it is possible to shorten the time to trip when for example the relay
has detected a fault that is still present on a feeder after energising.
AUTOMAT. CTRL Heading of AUTOMAT. CTRL menu.

Press # to access the SOTF-menu, and $ until the desired
submenu is reached.
SOTF Heading of SOTF submenu.
To navigate within submenu points, press & #. To modify
setting, press '. Use & # % $ to scroll and set available
selections. Press ' to confirm choice.
Sotf? Enables/Disables the SOTF function.
If No is selected, the SOTF submenu is not activated.
t Sotf Set the time delay value (tSotf) associated to the SOTF
0.10 s function.
The setting range for t Sotf is from 0 to 500 ms, in steps of
10 ms.
The SOTF/TOR tripping time delay is useful for some cases
of serious transient or when three poles don’t close at the
same time, or when the CB doesn’t close instantaneously.
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I>>? Setting choice Yes: The crossing of the I>> threshold

No activates the SOTF function. The timer t Soft starts its
countdown on crossing of the I>> threshold, and once
elapsed, the relay issues a trip order.
Setting choice No: The crossing of the I>> threshold doesn’t
activate the SOTF function.
I>>>? Setting choice Yes: The crossing of the I>>> threshold
No activates the SOTF function. The timer t Soft starts its
countdown on crossing of the I>>> threshold, and once
elapsed, the relay issues a trip order.
Setting choice No: The crossing of the I>>> threshold
doesn’t activate the SOTF function.
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5.10 RECORDS Menu (P122 & P123 only)

Through the RECORDS menu, stored data, events, disturbances and monitoring information
can be displayed and read:
⇒ CB Monitoring
⇒ fault record
⇒ Instantaneous
⇒ Disturb record
⇒ Time peak value
⇒ Rolling demand
To access the RECORDS menu, press & then $ 7 times.
5.10.1 CB MONITORING submenu
Through the CB Monitoring submenu, it is possible to read and clear counter values
associated with the circuit breaker.
RECORD Heading the RECORD menu. Press # to access the

menu, then $ 7 times.
CB Monitoring Heading the CB Monitoring submenu.

CB Opening Time Displays the circuit breaker opening time in ms.
95 ms
CB Closing Time Displays the circuit breaker closing time in ms.

115 ms
CB Operations Displays the number of opening commands executed by

RST = [C] 5489 the circuit breaker. To clear these values, press !.
Σ Amps (n) Displays the summation of the current (in Amps or

RST = [C] square Amps) interrupted by the CB. Stored current
values for all 3 phases are cleared together. To clear
these values, press !.
Σ Amps (n) IA Displays the summation value of the current (in Amps or
4 E4 square Amps) for phase A interrupted by the circuit
breaker.
Σ Amps (n) IB Displays the summation value of the current (in Amps or
2 E4 square Amps) for phase B interrupted by the circuit
breaker.
Σ Amps (n) IC Displays the summation value of the current (in Amps or
8 E3 square Amps) for phase C interrupted by the circuit
breaker.
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5.10.2 Fault Record submenu

The Fault Record submenu makes it possible to read up to five stored fault records.
Information about a fault is recorded when a threshold is crossed.
RECORD Heading of the RECORD menu. Press #, to access the

menu, the $ 7 times.
fault Record Heading of the fault Record submenu.

Record Number Selection of the fault record number) to be displayed
2 (select either 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). To modify this fault record
number, press ' then using & enter the required
number. Press ' to validate your choice.
fault Time Displays the time when the fault was recorded. The
12:05:23:42 format of the time is hh:mm:ss.
In this example the fault was recorded at 12:05:23 pm
(and 420ms).
fault Date Displays the date when the fault was recorded. The
12/11/99 format of the Date is DD/MM/YY.
In this example, the fault was recorded on November
12th 1999.
Active Set Group Displays the active setting group (1 or 2).
1
Faulted Phase Displays the phase, where a fault occurred, for the
Phase A chosen fault record. (NONE, phase A, B, C, EARTH, AB,
AC, BC, or ABC).
Threshold Displays the origin of the fault that generated the trip
I>> order.
Magnitude Displays the magnitude value of the fault: Voltage,

1200 A current, earth power. The value is based on the
amplitude at 50 or 60 Hz.
IA Magnitude Displays the magnitude value of the phase A current at
1200 A the time of the fault.
IB Magnitude Displays the magnitude value of the phase B current at

IC Magnitude Displays the magnitude value of the phase C current at

In Magnitude Displays the magnitude value of the earth current at the

103 A time of the fault.
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5.10.3 INSTANTANEOUS submenu

Through the INSTANANEOUS submenu, it is possible to read recorded values associated
with the crossing of a threshold (start information).
RECORDS Heading of the RECORDS menu. Press # to access the

Instantaneous Heading of the Instantaneous submenu.

Number Select the number of Instantaneous records to be
5 displayed (maximum 5). Press ' to modify this value,
then use & to enter a new number. Press ' to validate
your choice.
Hour Displays the time when the instantaneous record was
13:07:15:53 recorded. The format of the time is hh:mm:ss: ms.
In this example the fault was recorded at 1:07:15 pm and
530 ms.
Date Displays the date when the instantaneous record was
12/11/01 recorded. The format of the Date is DD/MM/YY.
In this example, the fault was recorded on November
12th 2001.
Origin Displays which threshold has been crossed.
Ie>
Length Displays the period of time during which the threshold

57 ms has been exceeded.
Trip Displays if a trip followed the crossing of the threshold or

No not.
5.10.4 DISTURBANCE RECORD submenu

The Disturb Record submenu makes it possible to set and read up to 5 disturbance records
of 3 seconds each.
RECORD Heading of the RECORD menu. Press # to access the

Disturb Record Heading of the Disturb Record submenu.

Pre-Time Set the disturbance record pre-time. Select from 100 ms
0.2 s to 3s by step of 100 ms using & and validate your
choice using '.
Post-Time Set the disturbance record post-time. Select from 100
0.2 s ms to 3s by step of 100 ms using & and validate your
choice using '.
WARNING : THE TOTAL DISTURBANCE RECORDING TIME IS 3 SECONDS (PRE

TIME + POST TIME).
Disturb Rec Trig Select which criteria will start the disturbance record
ON INST. function. Setting choices are ON INST. (starts recording
on instantaneous thresholds) or ON TRIP (starts
recording after a trip happened). Use & to modify the
criteria then press ' to validate your choice.
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5.10.5 Time PEAK VALUE submenu

The Time PEAK VALUE submenu makes it possible to set parameters associated to this
function. (Peak and Average values displayed in the Measurements menu)
RECORD Heading of the RECORD menu. Press # to access the

Time Peak Value Heading of the Time Peak Value submenu.

Time Window Set the value for the time window during which peak
5 mn and average values are stored. Select from 5mn, 10mn,
15mn, 30mn, or 60mn using & and press ' to validate
your choice.
5.10.6 ROLLING DEMAND submenu
The Rolling Demand submenu makes it possible to set the values for rolling sub-period and
number of the sub-period used for the calculation of the 3 phase Rolling Average and peak
demand values, available in the Measurement menu.
RECORDS Heading of the RECORDS menu. Press # to access the

Rolling Demand Heading of the Rolling Demand submenu.

Sub period Set the window of time of the subperiod used to

1 mn calculate rolling average values d. Select from 1 mn to
60 mn in step of 1 mn using & and press ' to validate
your choice .
Num of Sub Per Select the number of sub-period used for the calculation
1 of the average of these average values.
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6. WIRING
MiCOM P120 range of relays have the same terminal layout for common elements. The
wiring diagram for each model is provided in Appendix 1 of the Technical Guide.
6.1 Auxiliary supply
The auxiliary power supply for the MiCOM P120, P121, P122 & P123 relays can be either
direct current with a voltage range of 24-60 VDC, 48-250 VDC,or alternative current with a
voltage range of 48-250 VAC/ 50-60 Hz. The voltage range (Ua) is specified on the adhesive
paper label under the top hinged cover on the front of the relay.
The auxiliary power supply must be connected only to terminals 33 and 34.
6.2 Current measurement inputs
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 have 3 phase and 1 earth current inputs available for 1
and 5 Amps rated CTs. On each one of these relays, it is possible to combine 1 and 5 Amp
current inputs together (i-e a mix between 1A for earth fault and 5A for phase connections)
(refer to the wiring diagram).
NOTE : All phase inputs must have the same rating (1 or 5 Amps).
6.3 Logic inputs
The number of logic inputs depends on the relay model. The relays have programmable
opto-isolated logic inputs, which can be assigned to any available label or function.
Logic inputs for each relay model:
Model P120 P121 P122 P123

Logic outputs 2 2 3 5
The voltage range of the inputs is identical to the DC (or AC) auxiliary supply range of the
MiCOM relay (e.g. Uaux = 48-250 Vdc, logic input voltage range = 48-250 Vdc).
On the same MiCOM P12x relay, the user can mix different voltage levels for the logic inputs
(e.g. Uaux = 48-250 Vdc, Input 1= 48 Vdc, Input 2-5= 110 Vdc).
If the user sets the supply of the logic input as AC they are active from 24 to 240Vac.
The automation functions that can be assigned to these logic inputs can be selected from the
AUTOMAT. CTRL Menu.
NOTE : Do not forget to select in the CONFIGURATION/Configuration Inputs
Menu weither the voltage input is "AC" or "DC". .
6.4 Output relays
The number of logic outputs depends on the relay model. The relays have configurable logic
outputs, which can be assigned to any available function.
The number of logic outputs available for each relay model is presented in the following
table:
Model P120 P121 P122 P123

Logic outputs 5 5 7 9
The first logic output (RL0) is dedicated to indicate a relay fault (Watchdog, WD) and is not
part of this table.
The normally closed (NC) contact of the Watchdog (RL0) can not be configured. The other
contacts can be configured to be activated on activation of the different functions available in
the relay. A basic output matrix is included in the relay.
Some logic outputs have changeover contacts (RL1 and RL2). The other relays (RL3, to RL
9) are normally open contacts.
The protection and control functions that can be assigned to these output relays can be
selected from the AUTOMAT. CTRL Menu.
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6.5 Communication
6.5.1 RS485 rear communication port

All MiCOM relays have an RS485 rear communication port.
The terminals 29-30-31-32 are dedicated to the RS485 communication port. See wiring
diagrams in chapter P12y/EN CO of the Technical Guide.
6.5.2 RS232 front communication port (P120, P121, P122, P123)
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123and P123 relays provide a RS 232 communication port.
This port is dedicated to Setting software MiCOM S1.
The cable between the relay and the PC is a standard RS 232 shielded-cable.
The relay requires a RS232 cable with a 9-pin male connector.
The RS232 cable has to be wired as indicated below:
RS232 PC PORT MiCOM P120/1/2/3 end

9 pin male connector 9 pin female connector
P0073ENb
FIGURE 4: FRONT PANEL PORT COMMUNICATION RS232 CABLE WIRING

A USB/RS232 cable can also be used to communicate to the relay.
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
MENU CONTENT TABLES

MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 1/48
CONTENTS
1. MICOM P120 - V4 SOFTWARE 3
2. MICOM P121 – V5 SOFTWARE 5

P12x/EN HI/G86 Menu Content Tables
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BLANK PAGE
1.
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IL1 = 1245 A
OP PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION MEASUREMENTS COMMUNICATION

Menu Content Tables
Password Frequency Communication ?

Display CT Ratio Led 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
**** 50.01 Hz Yes
Description Phase Text CT primary Led IL1 Baud Rate

MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
P120 L1 1000 I> Y/N 257.05 A 19200 Bd

tI> Y/N
l>> Y/N
Reference CT sec tI>> Y/N Parity
MiCOM P120 - V4 SOFTWARE
ALST 1 I>>> Y/N None

tI>>> Y/N
Ie> Y/N
Frequency tIe> Y/N Stop bits
50 Hz Ie>> Y/N 1
tIe>> Y/N
Ie>>> Y/N
Input 21 tIe>>> Y/N Relay Address
Status 01 12
Relay 4321
Status 1011
MiCOM P120 - V4 Software

Menu content
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IL1 = 1245 A
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PROTECTION AUTOMAT. CTRL

P12x/EN HI/G86
[50/51] Phase OC Trip Commands Latch Functions Blocking Logic Output Relays Inputs 1/2
Trip tI > Latch tI > Block tI > Trip 432 None

I>? I>>> Yes Yes Yes 100 Unlatch
Yes 10.0 In
I> 52 a
Trip tI >> Latch tI >> Block tI >> tl > 52 b
Yes Yes Yes
I> t I>>> I >> CB FLT
0.1 In 110 ms tl >> Aux 1
Trip tI >>> Latch tI >>> Block tI >>>
I >>> Aux 2
Yes Yes Yes
tl >>> Blk Log
Delay Type
CB Close
IDMT
Idmt
IEC SI
Tms
0.025
I>> ?
Yes
I>>
2.0 In
t I>>
300 ms Menu content
I>>> ?
Yes
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
2.
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IL1 = 1245 A
OP PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION MEASUREMENTS COMMUNICATION PROTECTION

CT Ratio Led 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 [50/51] Phase OC
**** 50.01 Hz Yes
Menu Content Tables
Description Line CT primary Led IL1 Baud Rate I>? t I>>

P121-1 1000 I> Y/N 257.05 A 19200 Bd Yes 300 ms
tI> Y/N
l>> Y/N
Reference Line CT sec tI>> Y/N IL2 Parity I> I>>> ?
ALST 1 I>>> Y/N 258.80 A None 0.1 In Yes
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
tI>>> Y/N
Ie> Y/N
Software version E/Gnd CT primary tIe> Y/N IL3 Stop bits Delay Type I>>>
5.D 1000 Ie>> Y/N 257.50 A 1 IDMT 10.0 In
MiCOM P121 – V5 SOFTWARE
tIe>> Y/N
Ie>>> Y/N
Frequency E/Gnd CT sec tIe>>> Y/N IN Relay Address Idmt t I>>>
50 Hz 1 20.00 A 12 IEC SI 110 ms
Input 21 Tms
Status 01 0.025
Relay 4321 tReset

Status 1011 60 ms
I>> ?
Yes
I>>
2.0 In
MiCOM P121 - V5 Software Delay Type

DMT
Menu content
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IL1 = 1245 A
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P12x/EN HI/G86
[50N/51N] E/Gnd Trip Commands Latch Functions Blocking Logic Output Relays
Ie > ? Trip tI > Latch tI > Block tI > Trip 432

Yes Yes Yes Yes 100
I>
Ie > Trip tI >> Latch tI >> Block tI >> tl >
0.01 Ien Yes Yes Yes
Ie >>> ? I >>
Yes tl >>
Delay Type Trip tI >>> Latch tI >>> Block tI >>>
I >>>
INV Ie >>> Yes Yes Yes
tl >>>
1.0 Ien
Latch tIe > Block tIe > Ie >
Idmt Trip tIe >
IEC SI Yes Yes Yes tle >
t Ie >>>
Ie >>
300 ms
Tms Trip tIe >> Latch tIe >> Block tIe >> tle >>
0.025 Yes Yes Yes Ie >>>
tle >>>
t Reset Trip tIe >>> Latch tIe >>> Block tIe >>> CB Close
60 ms Yes Yes Yes
Ie >> ?
Yes
Ie >>
0.01 Ien
Delay Type
DMT
t Ie >>
300 ms MiCOM P121 - V5 Software
Menu content
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IL1 = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
Latch Output Relays Inputs 1/2

Menu Content Tables
Output 2 None
No
Unlatch
52 a
Output 3 52 b
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
Yes CB FLT
Aux 1
Aux 2
Output 4 Blk Log
No

Menu content
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3.
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
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OP PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION
P12x/EN HI/G86
Password
Display CT Ratio Led 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 Group Select Alarms Inputs
****
Description Default Display Line CT primary Led Change Group Inst. Self-reset ? Inputs : 321
P122-1 RMS I A 1000 I> Y/N INPUT = EDGE No 001
tI> Y/N
l>> Y/N
Reference Phase A Text Line CT sec tI>> Y/N Setting Group Reset led on Voltage input =
ALST A 1 I>>> Y/N 1 fault? No DC
tI>>> Y/N
Ie> Y/N
Software version Phase B Text E/Gnd CT primary tIe> Y/N Alarm Battery =
5.F B 1000 Ie>> Y/N No
tIe>> Y/N
Ie>>> Y/N
Frequency Phase C Text E/Gnd CT sec tIe>>> Y/N
50 Hz C 1 Therm Trip Y/N
Brkn. Cond Y/N
CB Fail Y/N
Active Group = E/Gnd Text tI2> Y/N
1 N tI2>> Y/N
Input 1 Y/N
Input 2 Y/N
Input 321 Input 3 Y/N
Status 101 tAux 1 Y/N
tAux 2 Y/N
Relay 654321
Status 001011
Date
14/08/02
Time
13 : 15 : 33
Menu content
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
PROTECTION
CONFIGURATION MEASUREMENTS COMMUNICATION
G1/G2
Frequency Max IB RMS = Communication ?

REL. MAINTENANCE Phase Rotation [50/51] Phase OC
50.01 Hz 0.00 A Yes
IA Max IC RMS = I>? I>>> ?

Menu Content Tables
Maintenance Mode Phase rotation = 257.05 A 0.00 A Baud Rate Yes Yes
oui A-B-C 19200 Bd
IB Average IA RMS = I> I>>>
258.80 A 150 A 0.1 In 10.0 In
RELAYS 65W4321 Parity
CMD 0000000 None
IC Average IB RMS = Delay Type t I>>>
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
257.50 A 148 A IDMT 110 ms

Stop bits
IN Average IC RMS = 1 Idmt
20.00 A 153 A IEC SI
I1= MAX. SUBPERIOD Relay Address Tms

103 A RST =[C] 12 0.025
I2= MAX. SUBPERIOD tReset

Date format =
50 A I A RMS=254.2 A 60 ms
PRIVATE
RATIO I 2 / I 1 = MAX.SUBPERIOD I>> ?
50 % I B RMS=254.2 A Yes
IN - fn = MAX. SUBPERIOD I>>

RST = [C] 0.0A I C RMS=254.1 A 2.0 In
Thermal θ ROLLING AVERAGE Delay Type

RST = [C] 0% RST=[C] DMT
Max & Average I ROLLING AVERAGE t I>>

RST = [C] I A RMS= 0.00 A 300 ms
Max IA RMS ROLLING AVERAGE

350 A I B RMS= 0.00 A
ROLLING AVERAGE
I C RMS= 0.00 A
Menu content
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
PROTECTION
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G1/G2
P12x/EN HI/G86
[50N/51N] E/Gnd [46] Neg Seq OC [49] Therm OL [37] Undercurrent
Ie > ? I2 > ? Therm OL ? I<?

Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ie > I2 >
Iθ> I<
0.01 Ien Ie >>> ? 0.1 In
0.1 In 0.2 In
Yes
Delay Type Delay Type
INV IDMT Te tI <
Ie >>>
1 mn 200 ms
1.0 Ien
Idmt Curve
IEC SI IEC SI k
t Ie >>>
1.05
300 ms
Tms Tms
0.025 0.025 θ Trip
100 %
t Reset t Reset
60 ms 60 ms θ Alarm ?
Yes
Ie >> ? I2 >> ?
Yes Yes θ Alarm
100 %
Ie >> I2 >>
0.01 Ien 0.5 In
Delay Type t I2 >>

DMT 110 ms
t Ie >>
300 ms
MiCOM P122
V5 Software - Menu content
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
Trip Commands Latch Functions Blocking Logic 1/2 Logic Select 1/2 Output Relays
Trip tI > Latch tI > Block 1 tI > Sel 1 tI >>

Trip 65432
Yes Trip Brkn. Cond Yes Latch Brkn. Cond Yes Yes
00100
No Yes I>
Menu Content Tables
Trip tI >> Latch tI >> Block 1 tI >> Sel 1 tI >>> tl >

Yes Trip tAux 1 Yes Latch tAux 1 Yes Yes I >>
Yes Yes tl >>
Latch tI >>> Block 1 tI >>> Sel 1 tle >> I >>>
Trip tI >>>
Yes Yes Yes tl >>>
Yes Trip tAux 2 Latch tAux 2 Ie >
Yes
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
Yes tle >

Trip tIe > Latch tIe > Block 1 tIe > Sel 1 tle >>> Ie >>
Yes Trip tAux 3 Yes Latch tAux 3 Yes Yes tle >>
Yes Yes Ie >>>
Trip tIe >> Latch tIe >> Block 1 tIe >> t Sel 1 tle >>>
Yes Yes Yes 150 ms tl <
tI2>
Trip tIe >>> Latch tIe >>> Block 1 tIe >>> tI2>>
Yes Yes Yes Therm Alarm
Therm Trip
CB Alarm
Trip tI < Latch tI < Block 1 tI2 > 52 Fail
Yes Yes Yes Brkn Cond
CB Fail
Trip tI2 > Latch tI2 > Block 1 tI2 >> CB Close
Yes Yes No tAux 1
tAux 2
Trip tI2 >> Block 1 Thermal θ tAux 3
Latch tI2 >>
No Yes Order Comm 1
No
Order Comm 2
Thermal Trip θ Block 1 Brkn. Cond Order Comm 3
Latch Thermal θ No Order Comm 4
Yes
Yes Active Group
Block 1 tAux 1
No
MiCOM P122 Block 1 tAux 2

No
V5 Software - Menu content
Block 1 tAux 3
No
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
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Comm.Ord. Latch
Latch Output Relays Inputs 1/2/3 Broken Conductor Cold Load PU CB Fail CB Supervision times
P12x/EN HI/G86
Output 2 Brkn. Cond ? Cold Load PU ? CB Fail ? TC Supervision ? tComm 1

None
No Yes Yes Yes Yes 150 ms
Unlatch
52 a
Output 3 52 b Brkn. Cond Time Cold Load PU I<= t trip circuit tComm 2
Yes CB FLT tBC 32 s tl> ? Yes 0.1 In tSUP 3s 1s
Aux 1
Output 4 Aux 2 Ratio I 2/I 1 Cold Load PU CB Fail Time CB Open S’vision ? tComm 3
No Blk Log 1 20 % tl>> ? Yes tBF 200 ms Yes 5s
Blk Log 2
Strt Dist
Output 5 Cold L PU Cold Load PU Bloc I > ? CB Open Time tComm 4
Yes Log Sel 1 tl>>>? Yes No 150 ms 0.5 s
Log Sel 2
Output 6 Change set Cold Load PU Bloc Ie > ? CB Close S’vision ?
No θ Reset tle > ? Yes Yes Yes
Trip Circ
Start tBF Cold Load PU CB Close Time
Rst Led tle>> ? Yes
Maint. M. 150 ms
Aux 3 Cold Load PU
CB Open Alarm ?
tle >>> ? Yes
Aux 1 Time Yes
tAux1 110 ms Cold Load PU
CB Open NB
tl2> ? Yes
Aux 2 Time 1500
tAux 2 250 ms Cold Load PU
tl2 >> ? No ΣAmps (n) ?
Aux 3 Time Yes
tAux 3 300 ms Cold Load PU
tTherm ? Yes ΣAmps (n) tOpen Pulse
3 E6 300 ms
MiCOM P122 - V5 Software Cold Load PU

Level 120 % n tClose Pulse
2 500 ms
Menu content Cold Load PU
tCL 2s
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
RECORDS
CB Monitoring Fault Record Instantaneous Disturb Record Time Peak Value Rolling Demand
Menu Content Tables
CB Opening Time Record Number Number Pre-Time Time Window Sub Period
83 ms 4 5 1.3 s 5 mn 1mn
CB Closing Time Fault Time Hour Post-Time Num of Sub Per

100 ms 12:05:23:42 13:07:15:53 0.2 s 1
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
CB Operations Fault Date Date Disturb Rec Trig

RST =[C] 1312 09/12/00 10/12/00 ON INST.
ΣAmps (n) Active Set Group Origin

RST = [C] 2 Io>
ΣAmps (n) IA Faulted Phase Length

5 E6 EARTH 57 ms
ΣAmps (n) IB Threshold Trip

5 E6 Ie>> No
ΣAmps (n) IC Magnitude

5 E6 1200 A
IA Magnitude
1200 A MiCOM P122 - V5 Software
IB Magnitude Menu content
500 A
IC Magnitude
480 A
IN Magnitude
103 A
P12x/EN HI/G86
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4.
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
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P12x/EN HI/G86
Password
Display CT Ratio LED 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 Group Select Alarms Inputs
****
P123-1 RMS I A 1000 I> Y/N Input = EDGE No 00001
tI> Y/N
l>> Y/N
tI>>> Y/N
Ie> Y/N
5.F B 1000 Ie>> Y/N No
tIe>> Y/N
Ie>>> Y/N
Brkn. Cond Y/N
CB Fail Y/N
1 N Input 1 Y/N
Input 2 Y/N
Input 3 Y/N
Status 00101 Input 5 Y/N
Recloser Run Y/N
Recloser Blocked Y/N
Relay 87654321 tAux 1 Y/N
tI2>> Y/N
Date
14/08/02
Time
14 : 15 : 34 Menu content
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
PROTECTION
G1/G2
Frequency Max IB RMS = ROLLING AVERAGE Communication ?

REL. MAINTENANCE Phase Rotation [50/51] Phase OC
50.01 Hz 0.00 A I C RMS= 0.00 A Yes
Maintenance Mode Phase rotation = IA Max IC RMS = Reclose Stats Baud Rate I>?
oui A-B-C 257.05 A 0.00 A RST = [C] 19200 Bd Yes
Menu Content Tables
RELAYS 8765W4321 IB Average IA RMS Total recloses Parity I>

CMD 000000000 258.80 A 150 A 0 None 0.1 In
IC Average IB RMS = Cycle 1 Recloses Stop bits Delay Type

257.50 A 148 A 0 1 IDMT
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
IN Average IC RMS = Cycle 2 Recloses Relay Address Idmt

20.00 A 153 A 0 12 IEC SI
I1= MAX. SUBPERIOD Cycle 3 Recloses Date format = Tms

103 A RST =[C] 0 PRIVATE 0.025
I2= MAX. SUBPERIOD Cycle 4 Recloses tReset

50 A I A RMS=254.2 A 0 60 ms
RATIO I 2 / I 1 = MAX. SUBPERIOD Total Trip & I>> ?

50 % I B RMS=254.2 A Lockout 0 Yes
IN - fn = MAX. SUBPERIOD I>>

RST = [C] 0.00A I C RMS=254.1 A 2.0 In
Thermal θ ROLLING AVERAGE Delay Type

RST = [C] 0% RST=[C] DMT
Max & Average I ROLLING AVERAGE t I>>

RST = [C] I A RMS= 0.00 A 300 ms
Max IA RMS ROLLING AVERAGE I>>> ?

350 A I B RMS= 0.00 A Yes
I>>>
10.0 In
t I>>>
MiCOM P123 - V5 Software - Menu content 110 ms
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
PROTECTION
G1/G2
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[50N/51N] E/Gnd [46] Neg Seq OC [49] Therm OL [37] Undercurrent [79] Autoreclose
P12x/EN HI/G86
Ie > ? I2 > ? Therm OL ? I<? Autoreclose ?

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ie >>> ? CYCLES 4321
Ie > Yes I2 > Iθ> Ext CB Fail ? tI> 0111
I<
0.01 Ien 0.1 In 0.1 In 0.2 In Yes
Ie >>> CYCLES 4321
1.0 Ien tI>> 1121
Delay Type Delay Type Te tI < Ext CB Fail Time
IDMT t Ie >>> IDMT 1 mn 200 ms 100 ms
300 ms CYCLES 4321
k tI>>> 1111
Idmt Curve Ext Block ?
IEC SI IEC SI 1.05 Yes
CYCLES 4321
tIe> 1111
Tms Tms θ Trip Dead Time tD1/tD2/
0.025 0.025 100 % tD3/tD4= 50 ms
CYCLES 4321
tIe>> 1111
t Reset t Reset θ Alarm ? Reclaim Time
60 ms 60 ms Yes tR 10 s
CYCLES 4321
tIe>>> 1111
Ie >> ? I2>> ? θ Alarm Inhib Time
Yes Yes 100 % tI 520 ms
CYCLES 4321
tAux1 1112
Ie >> I2>> Phase Cycles
0.01 Ien 0.5 In 3
CYCLES 4321
tAux2 0111
Delay Type t I2>> E/Gnd Cycles
DMT 110 ms 2
t Ie >>
300 ms
MiCOM P123 - V5 Software - Menu content

Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
Trip tI > Latch tI > Block 1 tI > Sel1 tI >>

Trip 8765432
Trip Brkn.Cond Yes Latch Brkn. Cond Yes Yes
Menu Content Tables
Yes
1000100
No Yes
I>
Yes Yes tl >>
Trip tI >>> Latch tI >>> Block 1 tI >>> Sel1 tle >> I >>>
Trip tAux 2 Latch tAux 2
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
Yes Yes Yes Yes tl >>>

Yes Yes Ie >
tle >
Trip tIe > Trip tAux 3 Latch tIe > Latch tAux 3 Block 1 tIe > Sel 1 tle >>> Ie >>
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes tle >>
Ie >>>
Trip tIe >> Trip tAux 4 Latch tIe >> Latch tAux 4 Block 1 tIe >> t Sel 1 tle >>>
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 150 ms tl <
tl2 >
Trip tIe >>> Latch tIe >>> Block 1 tIe >>> tI2 >>
Therm Trip
Trip tI < CB Alarm
Latch tI < Block 1 tI2>
Yes 52 Fail
Yes Yes
Brkn Cond
CB Fail
Yes Yes No tAux1
tAux2
Trip tI2 >> Latch tI2 >> Block 1 Thermal θ tAux3
No No Yes tAux4
79 Run
Trip Thermal θ Latch Thermal θ Block 1 Brkn. Cond 79 Trip
Yes Yes No Order Comm 1
Order Comm 2
Order Comm 3
Block 1 tAux 1 Block 1 tAux 3
Order Comm 4
No No
Active Group
MiCOM P123 - V5 Software Block 1 tAux 2 Block 1 tAux 4
Menu content No No
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
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Latch Output Comm.Ord. Latch

Inputs 1/2/3/4/5 Broken Conductor Cold Load PU CB Fail CB Supervision times
P12x/EN HI/G86
Relays
Output 2 Brkn.Cond ? Cold Load PU ? CB Fail ? TC Supervision ? tComm 1

None
No Yes Yes Yes Yes 150 ms
Unlatch
52 a
Output 3 52 b Brkn.Cond Time Cold Load PU I<= t trip circuit tComm 2
Yes CB FLT tBC 32 s tl> ? Yes 0.1 In tSUP 3s 1s
Aux 1
Output 4 Aux 2 Ratio I 2/I 1 Cold Load PU CB Fail Time CB Open S’vision ? tComm 3
No Blk Log 1 20 % Yes 5s
tl>> ? Yes tBF 200 ms
Blk Log 2
Strt Dist
Output 5 Cold L PU Cold Load PU Block I > ? CB Open Time tComm 4
Yes Log Sel 1 tl>>>? Yes No 150 ms 0.5 s
Log Sel 2
Output 6 Changeset Cold Load PU Bloc Ie > ? CB Close S’vision ?
No Block 79 tle > ? Yes Yes Yes
θ Reset
Output 7 Trip Circ Cold Load PU CB Close Time
Yes Start tBF tle>> ? Yes 150 ms
Rst Led
Maint. M. CB Open Alarm ?
Output 8 Cold Load PU
Aux 3
No tle >>> ? Yes Yes
Aux 4
Aux1 Time Cold Load PU CB Open NB

tAux1 110 ms tI2> ? Yes 1500
Cold Load PU ΣAmps (n) ?

Aux2 Time
tAux2 250 ms tl2>> ? No Yes
Aux3 Time
Cold Load PU ΣAmps (n) tOpen Pulse
tAux3 300 ms tTherm ? Yes 3 E6 300ms
Cold Load PU n tClose Pulse

Aux4 Time
Level 120 % 2 500 ms
tAux4 50 ms
Cold Load PU
MiCOM P123 - V5 Software - Menu content tCL 2s
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
RECORDS
Menu Content Tables
83 ms 4 5 1.3 s 5 mn 1mn

100 ms 12:05:23:42 13:07:15:53 0.2 s 1
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123

RST = [C] 1312 09/01/01 09/01/01 ON INST.

RST= [C] 2 Ie>

5 E6 EARTH 57 ms

5 E6 Ie> No

5 E6 1200 A
IA Magnitude
1200 A
IB Magnitude
MiCOM P123 V5 Software
500 A
Menu content
IC Magnitude
480 A
IN Magnitude
103 A
P12x/EN HI/G86
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5.
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
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P12x/EN HI/G86
Password
****
tI> Y/N
l>> Y/N
tI>>> Y/N
Ie> Y/N
5.D B 1000 Ie>> Y/N No
tIe>> Y/N
Ie>>> Y/N
Brkn. Cond Y/N
CB Fail Y/N
1 N tI2>> Y/N
Input 1 Y/N
Input 2 Y/N
tAux 2 Y/N
Relay 654321
Status 001011
Date
04/03/02
Time
14 : 15 : 34
Menu content
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A

REL. MAINTENANCE Phase Rotation 50.01 Hz 0.00 A I C RMS= 0.00 A Yes
Maintenance Mode Phase rotation = IA Max IC RMS = Baud Rate

Yes 257.05 A 0.00 A 19200 Bd
Menu Content Tables
A-B-C
RELAYS 65W4321 IB Average IA RMS Parity

CMD 0000000 258.80 A 150 A None
IC Average IB RMS = Stop bits

MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
257.50 A 148 A 1
IN Average IC RMS = Relay Address

20.00 A 153 A 12
I1= MAX. SUBPERIOD Date format =

103 A RST =[C] PRIVATE
I2= MAX. SUBPERIOD

50 A I A RMS=254.2 A
RATIO I 2 / I 1 = MAX. SUBPERIOD

50 % I B RMS=254.2 A
IN - fn = MAX. SUBPERIOD
RST = [C] 0.00A I C RMS=254.1 A
Thermal θ ROLLING AVERAGE

RST = [C] 0% RST=[C]
Max & Average I ROLLING AVERAGE

RST = [C] I A RMS= 0.00 A

350 A I B RMS= 0.00 A

P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
PROTECTION
G1/G2
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[50/51] Phase OC [50N/51N] E/Gnd [46] Neg Seq OC [49] Therm OL [37] Undercurrent
P12x/EN HI/G86
I>? Ie > ? I2 > ? Therm OL ? I<?

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
I>>> ?
I> Ie > I2 > Iθ> I<
Yes
0.1 In 0.01 Ien 0.1 In 0.1 In 0.2 In
Ie >>> ?
Yes
Delay Type I>>> sample
Delay Type Delay Type Te tI <
IDMT Yes
IDMT IDMT 1 mn 200 ms
Ie >>> sample
I>>> Yes
Idmt Idmt Curve k
IEC SI 10.0 In
IEC SI IEC SI 1.05
Ie >>>
Tms t I>>> 1.0 Ien
110 ms Tms Tms θ Trip
0.025
0.025 0.025 100 %
t Ie >>>
tReset 300 ms
t Reset t Reset θ Alarm ?
60 ms
60 ms 60 ms Yes
I>> ?
Ie >> ? I2>> ? θ Alarm
Yes
Yes Yes 100 %
I>>
2.0 In Ie >> I2>>
0.01 Ien 0.5 In
Delay Type
DMT Delay Type t I2>>
DMT 110 ms
t I>>
300 ms
t Ie >>
300 ms

Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL

Trip 65432
Yes Trip Brkn.Cond Yes Latch Brkn. Cond Yes Yes
Menu Content Tables
00100
No Yes I>
Yes Yes tl >>
Trip tAux 2 tl >>>
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
Yes Yes Latch tAux 2 Yes Yes

Yes Ie >
Yes tle >
Yes Trip tAux 3 Yes Yes Yes tle >>
Latch tAux 3
Yes Ie >>>
Yes
tl2 >
Therm Trip
Trip tI < CB Alarm
Yes 52 Fail
Yes Yes
Brkn Cond
CB Fail
Yes Yes No tAux1
tAux2
No No Yes Order Comm 1
Order Comm 2
Trip Thermal θ Latch Thermal θ Block 1 Brkn. Cond Order Comm 3
Active Group
No No
MiCOM P122 - V6 Software Block 1 tAux 2
No
Menu content
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
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Latch Output
Inputs 1/2/3 Broken Conductor Cold Load PU CB Fail CB Supervision
Relays
P12x/EN HI/G86
Output 2 Brkn.Cond ? Cold Load PU ? CB Fail ? TC Supervision ?

None
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Unlatch tOpen Pulse
52 a 300ms
Output 3 52 b Brkn.Cond Time Cold Load PU I<= t trip circuit
Yes CB FLT tBC 32 s tl> ? Yes 0.1 In tSUP 3s
Aux 1 tClose Pulse
Output 4 Aux 2 Ratio I 2/I 1 Cold Load PU CB Fail Time CB Open S’vision ? 500 ms
No Blk Log 1 20 % Yes
Blk Log 2
Strt Dist
Output 5 Cold L PU Cold Load PU Block I > ? CB Open Time
Yes Log Sel 1 tl>>>? Yes No 150 ms
Log Sel 2
Trip Circ
Rst Led tle>> ? Yes 150 ms
Maint. M.
Aux 3 CB Open Alarm ?
Cold Load PU
tle >>> ? Yes Yes
Cold Load PU CB Open NB

Aux1 Time
tAux1 110 ms tI2> ? Yes 1500

Aux2 Time
Cold Load PU ΣAmps (n)

Aux3 Time
tTherm ? Yes 3 E6
tAux3 300 ms
Cold Load PU n
Level 120 % 2
Cold Load PU
tCL 2s
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
RECORDS
Menu Content Tables
83 ms 4 5 1.3 s 5 mn 1mn

100 ms 12:05:23:42 13:07:15:53 0.2 s 1
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123

RST = [C] 1312 09/01/01 09/01/01 ON INST.

RST= [C] 2 Ie>

5 E6 EARTH 57 ms

5 E6 Ie> No

5 E6 1200 A
IA Magnitude
1200 A
IB Magnitude
MiCOM P122 - V6 Software -
500 A
IC Magnitude
Menu content
480 A
IN Magnitude
103 A
P12x/EN HI/G86
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6.
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
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P12x/EN HI/G86
Password
****
tI> Y/N
l>> Y/N
tI>>> Y/N
Ie> Y/N
5.D B 1000 Ie>> Y/N No
tIe>> Y/N
Ie>>> Y/N
Brkn. Cond Y/N
CB Fail Y/N
1 N tI2>> Y/N
Input 1 Y/N
Input 2 Y/N
Status 00101 Input 4 Y/N
Input 5 Y/N
Recloser Run Y/N
Relay 87654321 Recloser Blocked Y/N
tAux 2 Y/N
Date
04/03/02
Time
14 : 15 : 34
Menu content
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
PROTECTION
G1/G2
Phase Rotation Frequency Max IB RMS = ROLLING AVERAGE Communication ?

REL. MAINTENANCE [50/51] Phase OC
50.01 Hz 0.00 A I C RMS= 0.00 A Yes
Yes A-B-C 257.05 A 0.00 A RST = [C] 19200 Bd Yes
Menu Content Tables
IB Average IA RMS Total recloses Parity I>

RELAYS 8765W4321
258.80 A 150 A 0 None 0.1 In
CMD 000000000

257.50 A 148 A 0 1 IDMT
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
IN Average IC RMS = Cycle 2 Recloses Idmt

Relay Address
20.00 A 153 A 0 12 IEC SI
Cycle 3 Recloses Date format = Tms

I1= MAX. SUBPERIOD
0 PRIVATE 0.025
103 A RST =[C]
tReset
I2= MAX. SUBPERIOD Cycle 4 Recloses
60 ms
50 A I A RMS=254.2 A 0
I>> ?
RATIO I 2 / I 1 = MAX. SUBPERIOD Total Trip &
Yes
50 % I B RMS=254.2 A Lockout 0
I>>
IN - fn = MAX. SUBPERIOD 2.0 In
RST = [C] 0.00A I C RMS=254.1 A
Delay Type
Thermal θ ROLLING AVERAGE DMT
t I>>
Max & Average I ROLLING AVERAGE 300 ms
RST = [C] I A RMS= 0.00 A I>>>
I>>> ?
10.0 In
Yes
350 A I B RMS= 0.00 A t I>>>
110 ms I>>> sample
Yes

P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
PROTECTION
G1/G2
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P12x/EN HI/G86

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CYCLES 4321
Ie > I2 > I< Ext CB Fail ? tI> 0111
Iθ>
0.01 Ien 0.1 In 0.1 In 0.2 In Yes
Yes tI>> 1121
IDMT Ie >>> sample IDMT 1 mn 200 ms 100 ms
Yes CYCLES 4321
Idmt Curve k Ext Block ? tI>>> 1111
IEC SI Ie >>> IEC SI 1.05 Yes
1.0 Ien CYCLES 4321
Tms Tms θ Trip Dead Time tD1/tD2/ tIe> 1111
0.025 t Ie >>> 0.025 100 % tD3/tD4= 50 ms
CYCLES 4321
300 ms
t Reset θ Alarm ? tIe>> 1111
t Reset Reclaim Time
60 ms 60 ms Yes tR 10 s
CYCLES 4321
Ie >> ? I2>> ? θ Alarm tIe>>> 1111
Inhib Time
Yes Yes 100 % tI 520 ms
CYCLES 4321
tAux1 1112
Ie >> I2>> Phase Cycles
0.01 Ien 0.5 In 3
CYCLES 4321
tAux2 0111
Delay Type t I2>> E/Gnd Cycles
DMT 110 ms 2
t Ie >>
300 ms

Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL

Trip 8765432
Menu Content Tables
1000100
No Yes I>
Yes Yes tl >>
Trip tAux 2 tl >>>
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
Yes Yes Latch tAux 2 Yes Yes

Yes Ie >
Yes tle >
Latch tAux 3
Yes Ie >>>
Yes
Yes Trip CB fail Yes Yes 150 ms tl <
Latch tAux 4
Yes tl2 >
Yes
Trip tAux 4
Therm Trip
Yes
Trip tI < CB Alarm
Yes 52 Fail
Yes Yes
Brkn Cond
CB Fail
Yes Yes No tAux1
tAux2
No No Yes tAux4
79 Run
Order Comm 2
Order Comm 3
Order Comm 4
No No
Active Group
MiCOM P123 - V6 Software Block 1 tAux 2 Block 1 tAux 4
No No
Menu content
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
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Latch Output
Inputs 1/2/3/4/5 Broken Conductor Cold Load PU CB Fail CB Supervision
Relays
P12x/EN HI/G86

None
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Unlatch tOpen Pulse
52 a 300ms
Aux 1 tClose Pulse
No Blk Log 1 20 % Yes
Blk Log 2
Strt Dist
Log Sel 2
θ Reset
Rst Led
Maint. M. CB Open Alarm ?
Output 8 Cold Load PU
Aux 3
Aux 4

Aux1 Time
tAux1 110 ms tI2> ? Yes 1500

Aux2 Time

Aux3 Time
tAux3 300 ms
tTherm ? Yes 3 E6
Cold Load PU n
Aux4 Time 2
tAux4 50 ms
Level 120 %
Cold Load PU
tCL 2s
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
RECORDS
Menu Content Tables
83 ms 4 5 1.3 s 5 mn 1mn

100 ms 12:05:23:42 13:07:15:53 0.2 s 1
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123

RST = [C] 1312 09/01/01 09/01/01 ON INST.

RST= [C] 2 Ie>

5 E6 EARTH 57 ms

5 E6 Ie> No

5 E6 1200 A
IA Magnitude
1200 A
IB Magnitude
500 A
IC Magnitude
Menu content
480 A
IN Magnitude
103 A
P12x/EN HI/G86
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7.
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IL1 = 1245 A
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OP PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION MEASUREMENTS COMMUNICATION

P12x/EN HI/G86
Password Frequency Comm. : OK

Display CT Ratio Led 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
**** 50.01 Hz Yes
Language Phase Text CT primary Led IL1 Baud Rate

ENGLISH L1 1000 I> Y/N 257.05 A 19200 Bd
tI> Y/N
l>> Y/N
Description CT sec tI>> Y/N Parity
P120-2 1 I>>> Y/N None
tI>>> Y/N
Reference Stop bits

ALST 1
Software Version Relay Address

10.D 12
Frequency
50 Hz
Input 21
Status 01
Output 4321
Status 1011
MiCOM P120 – V10 Software

Menu content
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IL1 = 1245 A
[50/51] Phase OC Trip Order Latching Order Blocking Logic Output Inputs 1/2
Menu Content Tables
Trip tI > Latch tI > Block tI > Trip 432 None

I>? I>>> Yes Yes Yes 100 Unlatch
Yes 10.0 In
I> 52 a
Trip tI >> Latch tI >> Block tI >> tl > 52 b
Yes Yes Yes
I> t I>>> I >> CB FLT
110 ms
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
0.1 In tl >> Aux 1

Trip tI >>> Latch tI >>> Block tI >>>
I >>> Aux 2
Yes Yes Yes
tl >>> Blk Log
Delay Type
Close
IDMT
Idmt
IEC SI
Tms
0.025
I>> ?
Yes
I>>
2.0 In
t I>>
300 ms Menu content
I>>> ?
Yes
P12x/EN HI/G86
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8.
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IL1 = 1245 A
OP PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION MEASUREMENTS COMMUNICATION PROTECTION

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P12x/EN HI/G86
CT Ratio Led 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 [50/51] Phase OC

**** 50.01 Hz Yes
Description Line CT primary Led IL1 Baud Rate I>? t I>>

P121-1 1000 I> Y/N 257.05 A 19200 Bd Yes 300 ms
tI> Y/N
l>> Y/N
Language Line CT sec tI>> Y/N IL2 Parity I> I>>> ?
ENGLISH 1 I>>> Y/N 258.80 A None 0.1 In Yes
tI>>> Y/N
Ie> Y/N
Reference E/Gnd CT primary tIe> Y/N IL3 Stop bits Delay Type I>>>
ALST 1000 Ie>> Y/N 257.50 A 1 IDMT 10.0 In
tIe>> Y/N
Ie>>> Y/N
Software version E/Gnd CT sec tIe>>> Y/N IN Relay Address Idmt t I>>>
5.F 1 20.00 A 12 IEC SI 110 ms
Frequency Tms
50 Hz 0.025
Input 21 tReset
Status 01 60 ms
Relay 4321 I>> ?

Status 1011 Yes
I>>
2.0 In
MiCOM P121 – V10 Software Delay Type

DMT
Menu content
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IL1 = 1245 A
[50N/51N] E/Gnd Trip Commands Latch Functions Blocking Logic Output Relays
Menu Content Tables
Ie > ? Trip tI > Latch tI > Block tI > Trip 432

Yes Yes Yes Yes 100
I>
Ie > Trip tI >> Latch tI >> Block tI >> tl >
0.01 Ien Yes Yes Yes
Ie >>> ? I >>
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
Yes tl >>
Delay Type Trip tI >>> Latch tI >>> Block tI >>>
I >>>
INV Ie >>> Yes Yes Yes
tl >>>
1.0 Ien
Latch tIe > Block tIe > Ie >
Idmt Trip tIe >
IEC SI Yes Yes Yes tle >
t Ie >>>
Ie >>
300 ms
Tms Trip tIe >> Latch tIe >> Block tIe >> tle >>
0.025 Yes Yes Yes Ie >>>
tle >>>
t Reset Trip tIe >>> Latch tIe >>> Block tIe >>> Close
60 ms Yes Yes Yes
Ie >> ?
Yes
Ie >>
0.01 Ien
Delay Type
DMT
t Ie >>
300 ms MiCOM P121 – V10 Software
Menu content
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IL1 = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
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P12x/EN HI/G86
Latch Output Relays Inputs 1/2
Output 2 None
No Unlatch
52 a
Output 3 52 b
Yes CB FLT
Aux 1
Aux 2
Output 4 Blk Log
No

Menu content
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
9.
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
Password
****
Menu Content Tables
Description Default Display Line CT primary Change Group Inst. Self-reset ? Inputs : 321
P122-1 Led
RMS I A 1000 I> Y/N Input = MENU No 001
tI> Y/N
Language l>> Y/N
ENGLISH Phase A Text Line CT sec tI>> Y/N Setting Group Reset led on Voltage input =
A 1 I>>> Y/N 1 fault? No DC
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
tI>>> Y/N
Reference Ie> Y/N
ALST Phase B Text E/Gnd CT primary tIe> Y/N Alarm Battery =
B 1000 Ie>> Y/N No
tIe>> Y/N
Software version Ie>>> Y/N
10.F Phase C Text E/Gnd CT sec tIe>>> Y/N

C 1 Therm Trip Y/N
Brkn. Cond Y/N
CB Fail Y/N
Frequency
E/Gnd Text tI2> Y/N
50 Hz
N tI2>> Y/N
Input 1 Y/N
Active Group = Input 2 Y/N
1 Input 3 Y/N
tAux 1 Y/N
tAux 2 Y/N
Input 321
Status 101
Relay 654321
Status 001011
Date MiCOM P122 – V10 Software

04/03/02
Time
Menu content
14 : 15 : 34
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A

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REL. MAINTENANCE Phase Rotation 50.01 Hz 0.00 A I C RMS= 0.00 A Yes
P12x/EN HI/G86
Maintenance Mode Phase rotation = IA Max IC RMS = Baud Rate

Yes A-B-C 257.05 A 0.00 A 19200 Bd
RELAYS 65W4321 IB Average IA RMS Parity

CMD 0000000 258.80 A 150 A None
IC Average IB RMS = Stop bits

257.50 A 148 A 1
IN Average IC RMS = Relay Address

20.00 A 153 A 12
I1= MAX. SUBPERIOD Date format =

103 A RST =[C] PRIVATE
I2= MAX. SUBPERIOD

50 A I A RMS=254.2 A
RATIO I 2 / I 1 = MAX. SUBPERIOD

50 % I B RMS=254.2 A
IN - fn = MAX. SUBPERIOD
RST = [C] 0.00A I C RMS=254.1 A
Thermal θ ROLLING AVERAGE

Max & Average I ROLLING AVERAGE


350 A I B RMS= 0.00 A
MiCOM P122 – V10 Software - Menu content

Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
PROTECTION
G1/G2
[50/51] Phase OC [50N/51N] E/Gnd [46] Neg Seq OC [49] Therm OL [37] Undercurrent
I>? Ie > ? I2 > ? Therm OL ? I<?

Menu Content Tables
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
I>>> ?
I> Ie > I2 > Iθ> I<
Yes
0.1 In 0.01 Ien 0.1 In 0.1 In 0.2 In
Ie >>> ?
Yes
Delay Type I>>> sample
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
Delay Type Delay Type Te tI <

IDMT Yes
IDMT IDMT 1 mn 200 ms
Ie >>> sample
I>>> Yes
Idmt Idmt Curve k
IEC SI 10.0 In
IEC SI IEC SI 1.05
Ie >>>
Tms t I>>> 1.0 Ien
110 ms Interlock Ie>> >>> Tms θ Trip
0.025
YES 0.025 100 %
t Ie >>>
tReset 300 ms
Tms t Reset θ Alarm ?
60 ms
0.025 60 ms Yes
I>> ?
Yes t Reset I2>> ? θ Alarm
60 ms Yes 100 %
I>>
2.0 In Ie >> ? I2>>
Yes 0.5 In
Delay Type
DMT Ie >> t I2>>
0.01 Ien 110 ms
t I>>
300 ms
Delay Type
DMT
t Ie >>
300 ms
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
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P12x/EN HI/G86

Trip 65432
00100
No Yes I>
Yes Yes tl >>
Yes Trip tAux 2 Yes Yes Yes tl >>>
Latch tAux 2 Ie >
Yes Yes tle >
Latch tAux 3
Yes Ie >>>
Yes
tl2 >
Therm Trip
Trip tI < CB Alarm
Yes 52 Fail
Yes Yes
Brkn Cond
CB Fail
Yes Yes No tAux1
tAux2
No No Yes Order Comm 1
Order Comm 2
Trip Thermal θ Latch Thermal θ Block 1 Brkn. Cond Order Comm 3
Active Group
No No
MiCOM P122 – V10 Software Block 1 tAux 2
No
Menu content
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
Latch Output
Inputs 1/2/3 Broken Conductor Cold Load PU CB Fail CB Supervision
Relays

None
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Menu Content Tables
Unlatch tOpen Pulse

52 a 300ms
Aux 1 tClose Pulse
Blk Log 1
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
No 20 % tl>> ? Yes tBF 200 ms Yes

Blk Log 2
Strt Dist
Log Sel 2
Trip Circ
Rst Led tle>> ? Yes 150 ms
Maint. M.
Aux 3 CB Open Alarm ?
Cold Load PU
tle >>> ? Yes Yes

Aux1 Time
tAux1 110 ms tI2> ? Yes 1500

Aux2 Time

Aux3 Time
tTherm ? Yes 3 E6
tAux3 300 ms
Cold Load PU n
Level 120 % 2
Cold Load PU
tCL 2s
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
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RECORDS
P12x/EN HI/G86
83 ms 4 5 1.3 s 5 mn 1mn

100 ms 12:05:23:42 13:07:15:53 0.2 s 1

RST = [C] 1312 09/01/01 09/01/01 ON INST.

RST= [C] 2 Ie>

5 E6 EARTH 57 ms

5 E6 Ie> No

5 E6 1200 A
IA Magnitude
1200 A
IB Magnitude
MiCOM P122 – V10 Software -
500 A
IC Magnitude
Menu content
480 A
IN Magnitude
103 A
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
10.
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
Password
****
Menu Content Tables
P123-1 RMS I A 1000 I> Y/N Input = Input No 00001
tI> Y/N
l>> Y/N
Language Phase A Text Line CT sec tI>> Y/N Setting Group Reset led on Voltage input =
ENGLISH A 1 I>>> Y/N 1 fault? No DC
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
tI>>> Y/N
Reference Ie> Y/N
Phase B Text E/Gnd CT primary tIe> Y/N Alarm Battery =
ALST
B 1000 Ie>> Y/N No
tIe>> Y/N
Ie>>> Y/N
Software version
10.F Phase C Text E/Gnd CT sec tIe>>> Y/N
C 1 Therm Trip Y/N
Brkn. Cond Y/N
Frequency CB Fail Y/N
50 Hz E/Gnd Text tI2> Y/N
N tI2>> Y/N
Input 1 Y/N
Active Group = Input 2 Y/N
1 Input 3 Y/N
Input 4 Y/N
Input 5 Y/N
Input 54321 Recloser Run Y/N
Status 00101 Recloser Blocked Y/N
tAux 1 Y/N
tAux 2 Y/N
Relay 87654321 Conf Soft Y/N
Status 00001011
Date
04/03/02
Time Menu content
14 : 15 : 34
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
PROTECTION
G1/G2
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Phase Rotation Frequency Max IB RMS = ROLLING AVERAGE Communication ?

REL. MAINTENANCE [50/51] Phase OC
50.01 Hz 0.00 A I C RMS= 0.00 A Yes
P12x/EN HI/G86
Yes A-B-C 257.05 A 0.00 A RST = [C] 19200 Bd Yes
IB Average IA RMS Total recloses Parity I>

RELAYS 8765W4321
258.80 A 150 A 0 None 0.1 In
CMD 000000000

257.50 A 148 A 0 1 IDMT
IN Average IC RMS = Cycle 2 Recloses Relay Address Idmt

20.00 A 153 A 0 12 IEC SI
Tms
I1= MAX. SUBPERIOD Cycle 3 Recloses Date format =
0.025
103 A RST =[C] 0 PRIVATE
tReset
I2= MAX. SUBPERIOD Cycle 4 Recloses
60 ms
50 A I A RMS=254.2 A 0
I>> ?
RATIO I 2 / I 1 = MAX. SUBPERIOD Total Trip &
Yes
50 % I B RMS=254.2 A Lockout 0
I>>
IN - fn = MAX. SUBPERIOD 2.0 In
RST = [C] 0.00A I C RMS=254.1 A
Delay Type
Thermal θ ROLLING AVERAGE DMT
t I>>
Max & Average I ROLLING AVERAGE 300 ms
tReset
0 ms
350 A I B RMS= 0.00 A I>>> I>>> ?
10.0 In
Yes
t I>>>
110 ms I>>> sample
MiCOM P123 – V10 Software - Menu content Yes
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
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P12x/EN HI/G86

Trip 8765432
1000100
No Yes I>
Yes Yes tl >>
Yes Trip tAux 2 Yes Yes Yes tl >>>
Latch tAux 2 Ie >
Yes Yes tle >
Latch tAux 3
Yes Ie >>>
Yes
Yes Trip tAux 4 Yes Yes 150 ms tl <
Yes Latch tAux 4
tl2 >
Yes
Yes Trip Soft Yes Yes Therm Alarm
Yes Latch Soft Therm Trip
Yes CB Alarm
Trip tI < Latch tI < Block 1 tI2>
Yes Ctrl Trip 52 Fail
Yes Yes
Yes Latch CB Fail Brkn Cond
Yes CB Fail
Yes Trip CB fail Yes No tAux1
Yes tAux2
No No Yes tAux4
79 Run
Yes Yes No 79 Lock
Order Comm 1
Order Comm 2
Order Comm 3
No No
Order Comm 4
MiCOM P123 – V10 Software Active Group
Block 1 tAux 2 Block 1 tAux 4 Soft
No No Control Trip
Menu content Control Close
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
AUTOMAT. CTRL
Latch Output Soft

Inputs 1/2/3/4/5 Broken Conductor Cold Load PU CB Fail CB Supervision
Relays
Output 2 Brkn.Cond ? Cold Load PU ? CB Fail ? TC Supervision ? Soft

Menu Content Tables
None
No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Unlatch tOpen Pulse
52 a 300ms
Output 3 52 b Brkn.Cond Time Cold Load PU I<= t trip circuit tSoft
Yes CB FLT tBC 32 s tl> ? Yes 0.1 In tSUP 3s 100 ms
Aux 1 tClose Pulse
Aux 2 500 ms
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
Output 4 Ratio I 2/I 1 Cold Load PU CB Fail Time CB Open S’vision ? I >>
No Blk Log 1 20 % tl>> ? Yes tBF 200 ms Yes Yes
Blk Log 2
Strt Dist
Output 5 Cold L PU Cold Load PU Block I > ? CB Open Time I >>>
Yes Log Sel 1 tl>>>? Yes No 150 ms Yes
Log Sel 2
θ Reset
Rst Led
Maint. M.
Output 8 Cold Load PU CB Open Alarm ?
Aux 3
Aux 4
Man Close Local MiCOM P123
tI2> ? Yes 1500
Aux1 Time V10 Software
tAux1 110 ms Cold Load PU ΣAmps (n) ?
tl2>> ? No Yes
Aux2 Time Menu content
tAux2 250 ms Cold Load PU ΣAmps (n)
tTherm ? Yes 3 E6
Aux3 Time
tAux3 300 ms Cold Load PU n
Level 120 % 2
Aux4 Time
tAux4 50 ms Cold Load PU
tCL 2s
P12x/EN HI/G86
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DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
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RECORDS
P12x/EN HI/G86
83 ms 4 5 1.3 s 5 mn 1mn

100 ms 12:05:23:42 13:07:15:53 0.2 s 1

RST = [C] 1312 09/01/01 09/01/01 ON INST.

RST= [C] 2 Ie>

5 E6 EARTH 57 ms

5 E6 Ie> No

5 E6 1200 A
IA Magnitude
1200 A
IB Magnitude
500 A
IC Magnitude
Menu content
480 A
IN Magnitude
103 A
Menu Content Tables
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DEFAULT DISPLAY
IA = 1245 A
PROTECTION
G1/G2

Menu Content Tables
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

tReset CYCLES 4321
0 ms tI> 0111
Ie > I2 > Iθ> I< Ext CB Fail ?
0.01 Ien 0.1 In 0.1 In 0.2 In Yes
Yes tI>> 1121
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
IDMT IDMT 1 mn 200 ms 100 ms

Ie >>> sample CYCLES 4321
Idmt Yes Curve k Ext Block ? tI>>> 1111
IEC SI IEC SI 1.05 Yes
Ie >>> CYCLES 4321
Interlock Ie>> >>> 1.0 Ien Tms θ Trip Dead Time tD1/tD2/ tIe> 1111
YES 0.025 100 % tD3/tD4= 50 ms
CYCLES 4321
t Ie >>>
θ Alarm ? tIe>> 1111
Tms 300 ms t Reset Reclaim Time
0.025 60 ms Yes tR 10 s
CYCLES 4321
I2>> ? θ Alarm tIe>>> 1111
t Reset Inhib Time
60 ms Yes 100 % tI 520 ms
CYCLES 4321
tAux1 1112
I2>> Phase Cycles
Ie >> ?
0.5 In 3
Yes CYCLES 4321
tAux2 0111
t I2>> E/Gnd Cycles
Ie >>
110 ms 2
0.01 Ien
Delay Type
DMT
t Ie >>
300 ms

P12x/EN HI/G86
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Technical Data P12x/EN TD/H86
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
TECHNICAL DATA AND

CHARACTERISTIC CURVES
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 1/38
CONTENT
1. RATINGS 3
1.1 Power Supply 3
1.2 Frequency 3
1.3 Current Inputs 3
1.4 Logic Inputs 4
1.4.1 Supply 4
1.5 Output Relay Characteristic 4
2. INSULATION 5
3. EMC TESTS 5
4. ENVIRONMENT 5
5. DEVIATION OF PROTECTION ELEMENTS 6
6. DEVIATION OF AUTOMATION FUNCTIONS TIMERS 7
7. DEVIATION OF MEASUREMENTS 7
8. PROTECTION SETTING RANGES 8

8.1 [50/51] Phase Overcurrent (P120, P121, P122 & P123) 8
8.1.1 Protection Setting Ranges 8
8.2 [50N/51N] Earth fault protection (P120, P121, P122 & P123) 8
8.3 Undercurrent Protection (P122 & P123) 10
8.4 Negative Sequence Overcurrent Protection (P122 & P123) 10
8.5 Thermal Overload Protection (P122 & P123) 11
8.6 Multishot Autoreclose Function (P123) 12
8.6.1 Multishot Autoreclose Settings 12
P12x/EN TD/H86 Technical Data
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9. AUTOMATION CONTROL FUNCTIONS 14

9.1 Cold Load Pickup (P122 & P123) 14
9.2 Auxiliary Timers (P122 & P123) 14
9.3 Broken Conductor Detection (P122 & P123) 14
9.3.1 Broken Conductor Detection Setting Ranges 14
9.4 Circuit Breaker Failure (P122 & P123) 14
9.4.1 CB Fail Setting Ranges 14
9.5 Trip Circuit Supervision (P122 & P123) 15
9.5.1 Trip Circuit Supervision Setting Ranges 15
9.6 Circuit Breaker Control and Monitoring (P122 & P123) 15
9.6.1 Setting Ranges 15
9.7 SOTF/TOR Switch on to fault / Trip on reclose (P123) 15
9.7.1 Setting Ranges 15
10. RECORDING FUNCTIONS (P122 & P123) 16

10.1 Event Records 16
10.2 Fault Records 16
10.3 Instantaneous recorder 16
10.4 Disturbance Records 16
10.4.1 Triggers; Data; Setting Ranges 16
11. COMMUNICATION 17
12. CURVES 18
12.1 General 18
12.1.1 Inverse Time Curves: 18
12.1.2 RXIDG Curves (P122/P123 only): 19
12.1.3 Reset Timer 19
12.2 Thermal Overload Curves 21
12.3 IEC Curves 22
12.4 RI Curves 28
12.5 IEEE/ANSI & CO Curves 29
12.6 Rectifier protection curve 35
12.7 RXIDG curve 36
12.8 Thermal overload curves 37
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1. RATINGS
1.1 Power Supply
Nominal auxiliary voltage Vx 24-60Vdc;

48 -250Vdc/ 48-250 Vac
Operating range DC: ± 20% of Vx
AC: – 20%, +10% of Vx
Residual ripple Up to 12%
Stored energy time ≥50 ms for interruption of Vx
Burden Stand by: <3W DC or <8VA AC
Max: <6W DC or <14VA AC
1.2 Frequency
Frequency protection functions From 45 to 65Hz

Nominal frequency 50/60Hz
1.3 Current Inputs
Phase current inputs 1 and 5A by connection

Earth current inputs 1 and 5A by connection
Operating range Selected at order (Cortec)
Burden Phase Current < 0.025 VA (1A)
< 0.3 VA (5A)
Burden Earth Current < 0.08 VA (1A)
< 0.42 VA (5A)
Thermal withstand 1s @ 100 x rated current
2s @ 40 x rated current
continuous @ 4 x rated current
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1.4 Logic Inputs
Logic input type Independent optically insulated

Logic input burden < 10 mAmps per input
Logic input recognition time < 5ms
1.4.1 Supply
The logic inputs shall be powered with a DC voltage, excepted the M auxiliary voltage range
which accepts both DC and AC voltage as logic input control voltage.
Relay auxiliary power supply Logic Inputs

Ordering Nominal Operating Nominal Minimal Maximum Holding Maximum
Code voltage range voltage range Voltage range polarisation polarisation current continuous
Vx voltage current after 2 ms withstand
A 24 - 60 Vdc 19,2 – 76 Vdc
24 – 250 Vdc 19,2 Vdc 300 Vdc
F 48 – 250 Vdc 38.4 – 300 Vdc 24 – 240 Vac 19,2 Vac 35 mA 2.3 mA 264 Vac
48 – 240 Vac 38.4 – 264 Vac
T 48 – 250 Vdc
48 – 240 Vac 38.4 – 300 Vdc 24 – 250 Vdc 19,2 Vdc 300 Vdc
38.4 – 264 Vac 24 – 240 Vac 19,2 Vac 35 mA 2.3 mA 264 Vac
Special EA (**)
H 48 – 250 Vdc 38.4 – 300 Vdc
48 – 240 Vac 38.4 – 264 Vac 129 Vdc 105 Vdc 3.0 mA @ 129 Vdc 145 Vdc
V 48 – 250 Vdc 38.4 – 300 Vdc

W 48 – 250 Vdc 38.4 – 300 Vdc

(**) Logic input recognition time for EA approval. Dedicated filtering on 24 samples (15 ms at
50 Hz)
1.5 Output Relay Characteristic
Contact rating
Contact relay Dry contact Ag Ni
Make current Max. 30A and carrry for 3s
Carry capacity 5A continuous
Rated Voltage 250Vac
Breaking characteristic
Breaking capacity AC 1500 VA resistive
1500 VA inductive (P.F. = 0.5)
220 Vac, 5A (cos ϕ = 0.6)
Breaking capacity DC 135 Vdc, 0.3A (L/R = 30 ms)
250 Vdc, 50W resistive or
25W inductive (L/R=40ms)
Operation time <7ms
Durability
Loaded contact 10000 operation minimum
Unloaded contact 100000 operation minimum
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2. INSULATION
Dielectric withstand IEC 60255-5 : 2000 2 kV common mode
1 kV differential mode
ANSI/IEEE C37.90-1989 1.5 kV rms AC for 1 minute,
(reaffirmed 1994) across normally open contacts.
Impulse voltage IEC 60255-5 : 2000 5 kV common mode
1 kV differential mode
Insulation resistance IEC 60255-5 : 2000 > 1000 MΩ
3. EMC TESTS
High Frequency Disturbance
IEC 60255-22-1:1988 2.5kV common mode, Class III
1kV differential mode, Class III
Electrostatic Discharge
EN 61000-4-2: 1995 and IEC 60255-22-2: 1996 8kV contact discharge, Class 4
15kV air discharge, Class 4
Fast Transient
IEC 60255-22-4:2002, Class A 2kV 5kHz, terminal block comms.
4kV 2.5kHz, all circuits excluding comms.
EN 61000-4-4:1995, Level 4 4kV 5kHz, power supply
2kV 5kHz, all circuits excluding power supply.
Surge
EN 61000-4-5:1995 and IEC 60255-22-5:2002 4kV common mode, Level 4
2kV differential mode, Level 4
Conducted Emissions
EN 55022: 1998 0.15 - 0.5MHz, 79dBµV (quasi peak) 66dBµV (average)
0.5 - 30MHz, 73dBµV (quasi peak) 60dBµV (average).
Radiated Emissions
EN 55022: 1998 30 - 230MHz, 40dBµV/m at 10m measurement distance
230 - 1GHz, 47dBµV/m at 10m measurement distance.
Conducted Immunity
EN 61000-4-6:1996 Level 3, 10V rms @ 1kHz 80% am, 150kHz to 80MHz
Radiated Immunity
EN 61000-4-3:2002 Level 3, 10V/m 80MHz to 1GHz @ 1kHz 80% am
ANSI/IEEE C37.90.2:2004 35V/m 80MHz to 1GHz @ 1kHz 80% am
35V/m 80MHz to 1GHz @ 100% pulse modulated front
face only.
Radiated immunity from digital
telephones
EN 61000-4-3:2002 Level 4, 30V/m 800MHz to 960MHz and 1.4GHz to 2GHz
@ 1kHz 80% am
ANSI Surge Withstand Capability
IEEE/ANSI C37.90.1: 2002 4kV fast transient and 2.5kV oscillatory applied common
mode and differential mode
Magnetic Field Immunity
IEC 61000-4-8: 1994 Level 5, 100A/m applied continuously, 1000A/m for 3s.
IEC 61000-4-9: 1993 Level 5, 1000A/m.
IEC 61000-4-10: 1993 Level 5, 100A/m at 100kHz and 1MHz.
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4. ENVIRONMENT
Temperature IEC 60068-2-1 : 1993 Storage –25 °C to +70 °C
IEC 60068-2-2: 1993 Operation: –25 °C to + 55 °C
–25°C to 70° (*)
(*) The upper limit is permissible for a single 6
hour duration within any 24 hour period.
Humidity dam heat IEC 60068-2-78:2001 56 days at 93% RH and 40 °C

Enclosure protection IEC 60-529: 2001 Dust IP50 (whole case), Front IP 52,
Back IP 10
Sinusoidal Vibrations IEC 60255-21-1:1998 Response and endurance, class 2
Shocks IEC 60255-21-2:1998 Response and withstand, class 2
Shock withstand & Bump IEC 60255-21-2:1998 Response and withstand, class 1
Seismic IEC 60255-21-3:1993 Class 2
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5. DEVIATION OF PROTECTION ELEMENTS

Glossary
I : Phase current
Is : I>, I>>, I>>> & I<
I2s : I2>, I2>> & I2>>>
Ies : Ie>, Ie>> & Ie>>>
DT : Definite time
IDMT : Inverse definite minimum time
Element Range Deviation Trigger Reset Time deviation

Phase overcurrent 0.1 to 40 In ± 2% DT: Is ± 2% 0.95 Is ±2% ±2% +30…50ms
elements IDMT: 1.1Is ±2% 1.05 Is ±2% ±5% +30…50ms
I> & I>> & I>>>
Earth fault overcurrent 0.002 to 1Ien ± 2% DT: Ies ± 2% 0.95 Ies ±2% ±2% +30…50ms
elements 0.01 to 8 Ien IDMT: 1.1Ies ±2% 1.05 Ies ±2% ±5% +30…50ms
Ie> & Ie>> & Ie>>> 0.1 to 40 Ien
Negative sequence 0.1 to 40 In ± 2% DT: I2s ± 2% 0.95 I2s ±2% ±2% +30…50ms
phase overcurrent IDMT: 1.1I2s ±2% 1.05 I2s ±2% ±5% +30…50ms
elements
I2>, I2>> & I2>>>
Phase undercurrent 0.02 to 1 In ± 2% DT: I< ± 2% 0.95 I< ±2% ±2% +30…50ms
element I<
Broken conductor [I2/I1]. 20 to 100% ± 3% DT: I2/I1 ± 3% 0.95 I2/I1 ±3% ±2% +30…50ms
Thermal overload 0.10 to 3.2 In ± 3% IDMT: Iθ> ± 3% 0.97 Iθ>±3% –5% +30…50ms
Iθ>, θ Alarm, θ Trip (ref. IEC 60255-8)
6. DEVIATION OF AUTOMATION FUNCTIONS TIMERS

Autoreclose timers tDs, tR, tI ±2% +10…30ms
CB fail & CB monitoring timers ±2% +10…30ms
Auxiliary timers tAUX1, tAUX2, tAUX3, tAUX4 ±2% +10…30ms
Cold load pickup ±2% +20…40ms
SOTF/TOR ±2% +20…40ms
7. DEVIATION OF MEASUREMENTS
Measurement Range Deviation
Phase current 0.1 to 40 In Typical ±0.5% at In
Earth current 0.002 to 1Ien Typical ±0.5% at Ien
0.01 to 8 Ien Typical ±0.5% at Ien
0.1 to 40 Ien Typical ±0.5% at Ien
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8. PROTECTION SETTING RANGES

8.1 [50/51] Phase Overcurrent (P120, P121, P122 & P123)
− Phase current Fundamental only

NOTE : When I> or I>> is associated to an IDMT curve, the maximum setting
recommended should be 2In.
8.1.1 Protection Setting Ranges
Setting Range
[51] Phase OC Min Max Step
I> ? No or Yes
I> 0.1 In 25 In 0.01 In
Delay type DT or IDMT (IEC_STI, IEC_SI,
IEC_VI, IEC_EI, IEC_LTI, C02, C08,
IEEE_MI, IIEEE_VI, IEEE_EI, RI,
RECT curve)
tI> 0s 150 s 0.01 s
I> TMS 0.025 1.5 0.025
I> Reset Delay Type DT or IDMT
I> RTMS 0.025 3.2 0.025
I> tReset 0.00 s 100 s 0.01 s
I>> ? No or Yes
I>> 0.5 In 40 In 0.01 In
RECT curve)
tI>> 0s 150 s 0.01 s
I>> TMS 0.025 1.5 0.025
I>> Reset Delay Type DT or IDMT
I>> RTMS 0.025 3.2 0.025
I>> tReset 0.00 s 100 s 0.01 s
I>>> ? No or Yes or Peak
I>>> 0.5 In 40 In 0.01 In
tI>>> 0s 150 s 0.01 s
8.2 [50N/51N] Earth fault protection (P120, P121, P122 & P123)
− Earth fault current Fundamental only
− Earth fault current ranges See following table

NOTE : When Ie> or Ie>> are associated to an IDMT curve, the maximum
setting recommended should be the maximum of the range divided by
20.
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Setting Range
[Earth] OC Min Max Step
High sensitivity current set Cortec code P12-C-X---X
Ie> 0.002 Ien 1 Ien 0.001 Ien
Ie>> 0.002 Ien 1 Ien 0.001 Ien
Ie>>> 0.002 Ien 1 Ien 0.001 Ien
Med. sensitivity current set Cortec code P12-B-X---X
Ie> 0.01 Ien 2 Ien 0.005 Ien
Ie>> 0.01 Ien 8 Ien 0.005 Ien
Ie>>> 0.01 Ien 8 Ien 0.005 Ien
Low sensitivity current set Cortec code P12-A-X---X
Ie> 0.1 Ien 25 Ien 0.1 Ien
Ie>> 0.5 Ien 40 Ien 0.1 Ien
Ie>>> 0.5 Ien 40 Ien 0.1 Ien
Ie> ? No or Yes
RECT curve) or RXIDG (only for
Cortec code P12-B-X---X)
tIe> 0s 150 s 0.01 s
Ie> TMS 0.025 1.5 0.025
Ie> Reset Delay Type DT or IDMT
Ie> RTMS 0.025 3.2 0.025
Ie> tReset 0.00 s 100 s 0.01 s
Ie>> ? No or Yes
RECT curve) or RXIDG (only for
Cortec code P12-B-X---X)
tIe>> 0s 150 s 0.01 s
Ie>> TMS 0.025 1.5 0.025
Ie>> Reset Delay Type DT or IDMT
Ie>> RTMS 0.025 3.2 0.025
Ie>> tReset 0.04 s 100 s 0.01 s
tIe>> 0s 150 0.01 s
Ie>>> ? No or Yes
tIe>>> 0s 150 s 0.01 s
Ie>>> tReset 0.00 s 100 s 0.01 s
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8.3 Undercurrent Protection (P122 & P123)
− Undercurrent: Fundamental only
− Phase current: Fundamental only

Setting ranges
[37] Under Current Min Max Step
I< ? Yes or No
I< 0.2 In 1 In 0.01 In
tI< 0s 150 s 0.01 s
8.4 Negative Sequence Overcurrent Protection (P122 & P123)
− Phase current: Fundamental only

NOTE : When I2> is associated to an IDMT curve, the maximum setting
recommended should be 2In.
Setting ranges
[46] Neg.Seq. OC Min Max Step
I2> ? No or Yes
I2> 0.1 In 40 In 0.01 In
Delay Type DT or IDMT (IEC_STI, IEC_SI,
RECT curve)
tI2> 0s 150s 0.01s
I2> TMS 0.025 1.5 0.025
I2> Reset Delay Type DT or IDMT
I2> RTMS 0.025 1.5 0.025
I2> tReset 0.04 s 100 s 0.01 s
I2>> ? No or Yes
I2>> 0.1 In 40 In 0.01 In
tI2>> 0s 150s 0.01s
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8.5 Thermal Overload Protection (P122 & P123)
− Phase Current: RMS

[49] Therm. OL Setting ranges

Therm. OL ? No or Yes
Iθ 0.1 In 3.2 In 0.01
Te 1 mn 200 mn 1mn
k 1 1,5 0.01
θ Trip 50% 200% 1%
θ Alarm ? No or Yes
θ Alarm 50% 200% 1%
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8.6 Multishot Autoreclose Function (P123)

Main shots: 4 independent shots.
External logic inputs: 4 inputs (external CB fail, phase start, earth start, blocking order).
Internal programmable trigger from phase and earth fault on all re-closing cycles.
External trigger from logic input.
Programmable dead times and reclaim time setting.
8.6.1 Multishot Autoreclose Settings
Setting range
[79] Autoreclose Min Max Step
Autoreclose ? Yes or No
Ext. CB Fail ? Yes or No
Ext. CB Fail time 0.01 s 600 s 0.01 s
Aux1 ((I>) ? Yes or No
Aux2 (Ie>) ? Yes or No
Ext Block ? Yes or No
Dead time
tD1 0.01 s 300 s 0.01 s
tD2 0.01 s 300 s 0.01 s
tD3 0.01 s 600 s 0.01 s
tD4 0.01 s 600 s 0.01 s
Reclaim time
tR 0.02 s 600 s 0.01 s
Inhib time
tI 0.02 s 600 s 0.01 s
Phase Cycles 0 4 1
E/Gnd Cycles 0 4 1
Cycles 4321 Settings
tI> 1111 0 or 1 or 2
tI>> 1111 0 or 1 or 2
tI>>> 1111 0 or 1 or 2
tIe> 1111 0 or 1 or 2
tIe>> 1111 0 or 1 or 2
tIe>>> 1111 0 or 1 or 2
tAux1 1111 0 or 1 or 2
tAux2 1111 0 or 1 or 2
0 = no action on autorecloser : definitive trip

1 = trip on pick up of the protection element, followed by reclosing cycle
2 = no trip on pick up of the protection element also if this has been set in the CRTL/Trip
commands/Trip menu.
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8.6.1.1 Further timing

Fixed time out for lacking of CB opening signal on trip protection : 2.00 s at 50 Hz
1.67 s at 60 Hz
Time out for lacking of CB closing signal on close control after dead time :
tClose Pulse(*): from 0.1 to 5.00 s in steps of 0.01 s
(*) Setting available in CB monitoring menu.
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9. AUTOMATION CONTROL FUNCTIONS

9.1 Cold Load Pickup (P122 & P123)
Setting range
Cold Load PU Min Max Step
Cold Load PU ? Yes or No
Level 20% 500% 1%
tCL 0.1 s 3600 s 0.1 s
9.2 Auxiliary Timers (P122 & P123)

Auxiliary timers: 4 assigned to the logic inputs
Aux1, Aux2,Aux3, Aux4
Setting range
Auxiliary timers Min Max Step
tAux1 0 200 s 0.01 s
tAux2 0 200 s 0.01 s
tAux3 0 200 s 0.01 s
tAux4 0 200 s 0.01 s
9.3 Broken Conductor Detection (P122 & P123)

Principle used: I2/I1
Functionality available for: (IA or IB or IC) > 10% In
9.3.1 Broken Conductor Detection Setting Ranges
Setting range
Broken Conductor Min Max Step
Brkn.Cond ? Yes or No
Ratio I2/I1 20% 100% 1%
Brkn.Cond Time tBC 1s 14400 s 1s
9.4 Circuit Breaker Failure (P122 & P123)

9.4.1 CB Fail Setting Ranges
Setting range
CB Fail Min Max Step
CB Fail ? Yes or No
I< BF 0.02 In 1In 0.01 In
CB Fail Time tBF 0.03 s 10 s 0.01 s
Block I> No Yes Yes or No
Block Ie> No Yes Yes or No
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9.5 Trip Circuit Supervision (P122 & P123)

9.5.1 Trip Circuit Supervision Setting Ranges
Setting range
TC Supervision Min Max Step
TC Supervision ? Yes or No
t trip circuit tSUP 0.1 s 10 s 0.05 s
9.6 Circuit Breaker Control and Monitoring (P122 & P123)

9.6.1 Setting Ranges
CB Supervision Setting range

Min Max Step
CB Open S’vision? Yes or No
CB Open time 0.05 s 1s 0.01 s
CB Close S’vision? Yes or No
CB Close time 0.05 s 1s 0.01 s
CB Open Alarm ? Yes or No
CB Open NB 0 50000 1
ΣAmps(n) ? Yes or No
ΣAmps(n) 0 E6 A 4000 E6 A 1E6 A
n 1 2 1
tOpen Pulse(*) 0.10 s 5s 0.01 s
tClose Pulse(*) 0.10 s 5s 0.01 s
(*)Note: The tOpen/Close Pulse is available in the P123 for the Local /Remote functionality
9.7 SOTF/TOR Switch on to fault / Trip on reclose (P123)
9.7.1 Setting Ranges
SOTF Setting range

Min Max Step
SOTF? Yes or No
t SOTF 0 ms 500 ms 10ms
I>> Yes or No
I>>> Yes or No
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10. RECORDING FUNCTIONS (P122 & P123)

10.1 Event Records
Capacity 75 events
Time-tag 1 millisecond
Triggers Any selected protection alarm and
threshold
Logic input change of state
Setting changes
Self test events
10.2 Fault Records
Capacity 5 faults
threshold
Data Fault date
Protection thresholds
Setting Group
AC inputs measurements (RMS)
Fault measurements
10.3 Instantaneous recorder
Capacity 5 starting informations (instantaneous

threshold
Data date, hour
origin (any protection alarm)
length (duration of the instantaneous
trip yes or no
10.4 Disturbance Records

10.4.1 Triggers; Data; Setting Ranges
Disturbance Records P122 P123

Triggers Any selected protection alarm and threshold, logic input, remote
command
Data AC input channels
digital input and output states
frequency value
Default value Setting range
P122 P123 Min Max Step
Pre-Time 2.5 2.5 0.1 3 0.1
Post-Time 0.5 0.5 0.1 3 0.1
Disturb rec Trig ON TRIP ON TRIP ON TRIP or ON INST.
Trigger Any selected protection alarm and threshold
Logic input
Remote command
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11. COMMUNICATION
Type
Relay position Physical Link Connectors Data Rate Protocol
Port
RS485 Rear port Screened Screws or 300 to 38400 baud ModBus RTU, Courier,
twister pair snap-on (programmable) IEC60870-5-103,
DNP3.0
RS232 Front port Screened Sub–D 9 pin 300 to 38400 baud ModBus RTU
twister pair female (programmable)
(P120, P121,
connector
P122 & P123)
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12. CURVES
12.1 General
Although the curves tend towards infinite when the current approaches Is (general
threshold), the minimum guaranteed value of the operating current for all the curves with the
inverse time characteristic is 1.1Is (with a tolerance of ± 0.05Is).
12.1.1 Inverse Time Curves:
The first stage thresholds for phase (earth) overcurrent can be selected with an inverse
definite minimum time (IDMT) characteristic. The time delay is calculated with a
mathematical formula.
In all, there are eleven IDMT characteristics available.
The mathematical formula applicable to the first ten curves is:
⎛ K ⎞
t = T ×⎜ + L⎟
⎜ (I I S ) − 1
α ⎟
⎝ ⎠
Where:
t Operation time
K Factor (see table)
I Value of measured current
Is Value of the programmed threshold (pick-up value)
α Factor (see table)
L ANSI/IEEE constant (zero for IEC and RECT curves)
T Time multiplier setting from 0.025 to 1.5
Type of curve Standard K factor α factor L factor

Short time inverse AREVA 0.05 0.04 0
Standard inverse IEC 0.14 0.02 0
Very inverse IEC 13.5 1 0
Extremely inverse IEC 80 2 0
Long time inverse AREVA 120 1 0
Short time inverse C02 0.02394 0.02 0.01694
Moderately Inverse ANSI/IEEE 0.0515 0.02 0.114
Long time inverse C08 5.95 2 0.18
Very inverse ANSI/IEEE 19.61 2 0.491
Extremely inverse ANSI/IEEE 28.2 2 0.1217
Rectifier protection RECT 45900 5.6 0
The RI curve has the following definition:
1
t= K ⋅
0.236
0 .339 −
( )
I
Is
K setting is from 0.10 to 10 in steps of 0.05.
The equation is valid for 1.1 ≤ I/Is ≤ 20.
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12.1.2 RXIDG Curves (P122/P123 only):

RXIDG curves can be selected on P122 & P123 with medium earth current sensitivity
(corresponding to Cortec model number P12-B-X---X).
The first and second earth thresholds can be selected with dedicated RXIDG curves.
The curves available follow the formula :
t = 5.8 – 1.35 * ln ( 1/ (k * Is/I))
Where:
t= tripping time
k= coefficient (from 0.3 to 1, by steps of 0.1)
IS = value of the programmed threshold (Pick-up value)
I= value of measured current
In order to be compliant with the Netmanagement specifications the relay must be used
with :
− An earth current range 0.01 Ion to 8 Ion

− A rated current wiring 1A
− A core balanced CT with a ratio 25/1.
12.1.3 Reset Timer
The first stage threshold for phase and earth overcurrent protection is provided with a timer
hold facility "t Reset".
The value that is set for this reset timer corresponds to the minimum time during which the
current value needs to be lower than 95% of the phase (or earth) threshold before the
corresponding phase (or earth) time delay is reset.
NOTE: There is an exception to this rule when the protection triggers. In fact,
in this case, the time delays (tI> and tIe>) are immediately reset.
The value of the Reset Timer depends on the type of timer associated to the pick up first
phase (or earth) threshold.
Type of timer associated to the Reset Timer

first & second phase (earth)
threshold P120, P121 P122, P123
DMT 0 ms 0 ms
Rectifier, IDMT IEC or RI 50 ms Settable from 0 to 600 ms
RXIDG (*) - Settable from 0 to 600 ms
IDMT IEEE or CO 50 ms Settable from 0 to 600 ms or
Inverse Time (choice of 5 IEEE
curves)
(*) first and second earth threshold only

Reset timer on P122 & P123 relays:
The first stage threshold for phase and earth overcurrent protection, negative sequence
overcurrent on P122 and P123 are provided with a timer hold facility "t Reset".
It may be set to a definite time value or to an inverse definite minimum time characteristic
(IEEE/ANSI curves only). This may be useful in certain applications, for example when
grading with upstream electromechanical overcurrent relays that have inherent reset time
delays.
The second and third stage thresholds for the earth fault overcurrent protection only have a
definite time reset.
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A possible situation where the reset timer may be used is to reduce fault clearance times
where intermittent faults occur.
An example may occur in a cable with plastic insulation. In this application it is possible that
the fault energy melts the cable insulation, which then reseals after clearance, thereby
eliminating the cause for the fault. This process repeats itself to give a succession of fault
current pulses, each of increasing duration with reducing intervals between the pulses, until
the fault becomes permanent.
When the reset time of the overcurrent relay is set to minimum the relay will be repeatedly
reset and will not be able to trip until the fault becomes permanent. By using the reset timer
hold function the relay will integrate the fault current pulses, thereby reducing fault clearance
time.
The mathematical formula applicable to the five curves is:
⎛ K ⎞
t = T ×⎜ ⎟
⎜ 1 − (I I S )α ⎟
⎝ ⎠
Where:
t Reset time
K Factor (see table)
I Value of the measured current
Is Value of the programmed threshold (pick-up value)
α Factor (see table)

T Reset time multiplier (RTMS) setting between 0.025 and 1.5.
Type of curve Standard K factor α factor

Short time inverse C02 2.261 2
Moderately inverse ANSI/IEEE 4.850 2
Long time inverse C08 5.950 2
Very inverse ANSI/IEEE 21.600 2
Extremely Inverse ANSI/IEEE 29.100 2
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12.2 Thermal Overload Curves

The thermal time characteristic is given by:
⎛ −t ⎞
e⎝ τ
⎜⎜ ⎟⎟
⎠ =
(I ² − (kxIFLC )² )
(I ² − Ip ² )
Where:
t = Time to trip, following application of the overload current, I
τ = Heating and cooling time constant of the protected plant equipment

I = Largest phase current
IFLC = Full load current rating (relay setting 'Thermal Trip')
k = 1.05 constant, allows continuous operation up to < 1.05 IFLC
IP = Steady state pre-loading current before application of the overload
The time to trip varies depending on the load current carried before application of the
overload, i.e. whether the overload was applied from "hot" or "cold".
Curves of the thermal overload time characteristic are given in Technical Data.
The mathematical formula applicable to MiCOM Relays is the following
⎛ K² - θ ⎞
t Trip = Te In ⎜⎜ ⎟
⎟
⎝ K ² − θtrip ⎠
Where :
t Trip = Time to trip (in seconds)
Te = Thermal time constant of the equipment to be protected (in seconds)
K = Thermal overload equal to Ieq/k Iθ> with:

Ieq = Equivalent current corresponding to the RMS value of the largest phase
current
Iθ> = Full load current rating given by the national standard or by the supplier
k = Factor associated to the thermal state formula
θ alarm = Initial thermal state. If the initial thermal state = 30% then θ =0.3
θ trip = Trip thermal state. If the trip thermal state is set at 100%,
then θ trip = 1
The settings of these parameters are available in the various menus. The calculation of the
thermal state is given by the following formula:
²⎡ ⎛ −t ⎞ ⎤ ⎛ −t ⎞
⎛ Ieq ⎞ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎢1− e ⎝ Te ⎠ ⎥ + Θ τ e ⎝ Te ⎠
Θ τ +1 = ⎜ ⎟
⎝ kxIΘ > ⎠ ⎢
⎣
⎥
⎦
θ being calculated every 20ms.
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The following curves are given for indication only.

12.3 IEC Curves
IEC & AREVA Curves

(TMS=0,025)
10
1
TIME IN SECONDS
0,1
0,01
0,001
1 10 100
MULTIPLES OF PICK UP SETTING
Short time inverse (AREVA)

Standard Inverse
Very Inverse
Extremely Inverse
Long Time Inverse (AREVA)
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Short Time Inverse (AREVA)

10
A
B
C
TIME IN SECONDS
0,1
D
0,01 E
0,001
1 10 100
E : TMS=0.025 D : TMS=0.2 C : TMS=0.5 B : TMS=1 A : TMS=1.25
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STANDARD INVERSE (IEC)
100
10
A
B
TIME IN SECONDS
C
1
0,1
0,01
1 10 100
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VERY INVERSE (IEC)

100
10
TIME IN SECONDS
1 A
B
0,01
0,001
1 10 100
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EXTREMEMELY INVERSE (IEC)
10000
1000
100
TIME IN SECONDS
10
A
B
0,1 C
0,01
0,001
1 10 100
E :TMS=0.025 D : TMS=0.2 C : TMS=0.5 B : TMS=1 A : TMS=1.25
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LONG TIME INVERSE (AREVA)
10000
1000
100
TIME IN SECONDS
A
B
D
1
E
0,1
1 10 100
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12.4 RI Curves
RI CURVES
100
10
TIME IN SECONDS
0,1
1 10 100
E : k=0.1 D : k=1 C : k=2 B : k=5 A : k=10
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12.5 IEEE/ANSI & CO Curves
ANSI/IEEE & CO curves

(TMS/RTMS=0.025)
100
10
1
TIME IN SECONDS
0,1
0,01
0,001
0,0001
0,01 0,1 1 10 100
Short Time Inverse (CO2) Moderately Inverse

Long Time Inverse (CO8) Very Inverse
Extremely Inverse
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SHORT TIME INVERSE (CO2)

100
10
1
TIME IN SECONDS
0,1
A
A B
B C
C
D
0,01
D
E
0,001 E
0,0001
0,01 0,1 1 10 100
B : TMS/RTMS=1 A : TMS/RTMS=1.25
E : TMS/RTMS=0.025 D : TMS/RTMS=0.2 C : TMS/RTMS=0.5

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MODERATELY INVERSE (ANSI/IEEE)
1000
100
10
TIME IN SECONDS
A
1
A B
B C
C
D
D
0,1
E
E
0,01
0,01 0,1 1 10 100

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LONG TIME INVERSE (CO8)
100
10
A
B
C
D
1
TIME IN SECONDS
A
E B
0,1 C
0,01
0,001
0,01 0,1 1 10 100

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VERY INVERSE (ANSI/IEEE)
1000
100
B
C
TIME IN SECONDS
10
1
A
E B
0,1
D
E
0,01
0,01 0,1 1 10 100

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EXTREMELY INVERSE (ANSI/IEEE)
1000
100
A
B
10 C
D
TIME IN SECONDS
A
B
0,1 C
0,01
0,001
0,01 0,1 1 10 100

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12.6 Rectifier protection curve
RECTIFIER (P122 & P123 only)
10000
1000
100
TIME IN SECONDS
45900
t=
(I/Is)5.6-1
1
0,1
1 1.6 10 100
TMS = 1
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12.7 RXIDG curve
RXIDG Curves
K=1
Tripping time in seconds
5
K=0,9
K=0,8
4 K=0,7
K=0,6
K=0,5
3 K=0,4
K=0,3
0
I/Is
1
3,5
6
8,5
11
13,5
16
18,5
21
23,5
26
28,5
31
33,5
36
38,5
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12.8 Thermal overload curves
TRIPPING CURVE FUNCTION OF THE PREFAULT LOAD

(k=1.1 & T e=10mn)
10000
1000
100
TIME IN SECONDS
A
10
B
C
D
E
1
0,1
1 10
MULTIPLES OF THERMAL THRESHOLD SETTING I >
A : No prefault load, thermal state = 0%

B : Thermal state=30%
C : Thermal state=50%
D : Thermal state=70%
E : Thermal state=90%
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MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
APPLICATION GUIDE
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 1/76
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 Protection of Underground and Overhead Lines 5
1.2 MiCOM Overcurrent Relays 6
2. EARTH AND PHASE CURRENT OVERCURRENT FUNCTIONS 8

2.1 Instantaneous function (50/50N) 9
2.2 Ie>…Ie>>…Ie>>> Interlock 9
2.3 DMT thresholds 10
2.4 IDMT thresholds 10
2.4.1 Inverse time curves 10
2.4.2 RXIDG curves 11
2.5 Reset timer 12
2.5.1 Reset timer (P122 & P123 only) 12
2.6 Time graded protection 13
3. TRANSFORMER INRUSH CURRENTS 14
4. BUSBAR PROTECTION ON RADIAL SYSTEMS 15
5. BLOCKING LOGIC FUNCTION (BLOCKED OVERCURRENT PROTECTION)16
6. RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT 17

6.1 Introduction 17
6.2 High impedance principle 18
6.3 Setting guide 19
6.3.1 CT requirements for High Impedance Restricted Earth Fault Protection 20
6.4 Use of METROSIL non linear resistors 20
6.4.1 Metrosil units for relays with 1A CT 22
6.4.2 Metrosil units for relays with 5A CT 22
7. RECTIFIER PROTECTION 23
8. BACK-UP DIAGRAM USING « TRANSFERRED SELECTIVE

TRIPPING » 25
9. REMOTE PROTECTION STAND-BY DIAGRAM 27
10. 1 ½ BREAKER SCHEME 28
11. THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION (P122 & P123 ONLY) 29

11.1 Time Constant Characteristic 29
P12x/EN AP/H86 Application Guide
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11.2 Setting Guidelines 31
12. COLD LOAD PICK-UP (P122 & P123 ONLY) 32

12.1 Air Conditioning/Resistive Heating Loads 33
12.2 Motor Feeders 33
12.3 Earth Fault Protection applied to Transformers 33
13. SWITCH ONTO FAULT / TRIP ON RECLOSE PROTECTION

(P123 ONLY) 34
13.1 General 34
13.2 SOTF/ TOR description 34
14. LOCAL / REMOTE MODE (P123 ONLY) 36

14.1 General 36
14.2 Setting 36
15. AUXILIARY TIMERS (P122 & P123 ONLY) 38
16. SETTING GROUP SELECTION (P122 & P123 ONLY) 39
17. MAINTENANCE MODE 41
18. SELECTIVE SCHEME LOGIC (P122 & P123 ONLY) 42
19. NEGATIVE SEQUENCE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

(P122 & P123 ONLY) 43
19.1 I2> and I2>> Setting Guidelines 43
20. BROKEN CONDUCTOR DETECTION (P122 & P123 ONLY) 45

20.1 Example of Setting 46
21. DESCRIPTION AND SETTING GUIDE OF THE AUTORECLOSE

FUNCTION (P123 ONLY) 47
21.1 Introduction 47
21.2 Description of the function 49
21.2.1 Autorecloser activation 49
21.2.2 Autoreclose menu 49
21.2.3 Logic Functions 50
21.2.4 Autoreclose logic description 51
21.2.5 Autoreclose Inhibit Following Manual Close 51
21.2.6 Recloser lockout 52
21.2.7 Setting group change lockout 52
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21.3 Setting Guidelines 52

21.3.1 Number Of Shots 52
21.3.2 Dead Timer Setting 52
21.3.3 Reclaim Timer Setting 54
22. CIRCUIT BREAKER STATE MONITORING 56
23. CIRCUIT BREAKER CONDITION MONITORING (P122 & P123 ONLY) 57

23.1 Circuit Breaker Condition Monitoring Features 57
23.2 Setting guidelines 58
23.2.1 Setting the Σ I Thresholds
n
58
23.2.2 Setting the Number of Operations Thresholds 59
23.2.3 Setting the Operating Time Thresholds 59
24. UNDERCURRENT PROTECTION FUNCTION (P122 & P123 ONLY) 60
25. CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE PROTECTION :

CBF (P122 & P123 ONLY) 61
25.1 Circuit Breaker Failure Protection mechanism 61
25.2 Typical settings 64
25.2.1 Breaker Fail Timer Settings 64
25.2.2 Breaker Fail Undercurrent Settings 64
26. TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISION (P122 & P123 ONLY) 65

26.1 Trip Circuit Supervision mechanism 65
27. EVENT RECORDS (P122 & P123 ONLY) 69
28. FAULT RECORDS (P122 & P123 ONLY) 70
29. INSTANTANEOUS RECORDER (P122 & P123 ONLY) 71
30. DISTURBANCE RECORDER (P122 & P123 ONLY) 72
31. ROLLING AND PEAK VALUE DEMANDS (P122 & P123 ONLY) 73
31.1 Rolling demand 73
31.2 Peak value demand 74
32. CT REQUIREMENTS 75
32.1 Definite time / IDMT overcurrent & earth fault protection 75
32.2 Instantaneous overcurrent & earth fault protection 75
32.3 Definite time / IDMT sensitive earth fault (SEF) protection 75
32.4 Low impedance restricted earth fault (REF) protection 76
32.5 High Impedance Restricted Earth Fault Protection 76
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Protection of Underground and Overhead Lines
The secure and reliable transmission and distribution of power within a network is heavily
dependent upon the integrity of underground cables and overhead lines, which link the
various sections of the network together. Therefore the associated protection system must
also provide both secure and reliable operation.
The most common fault conditions, on underground cables and overhead lines, are short
circuit faults. These faults may occur between the phase conductors but will most often
involve one or more phase conductor becoming short-circuited to earth.
Faults caused by short circuits require the fastest faulted conductor clearance times but at
the same time allowing for suitable co-ordination with other downstream protection devices.
Fault sensitivity is an issue common to all voltage levels. For transmission systems, tower-
footing resistance can be high. Also, high resistance faults might be prevalent where lines
pass over sandy or rocky terrain. Fast, discriminative faulted conductor clearance is required
for these fault conditions.
The effect of fault resistance is more pronounced on lower voltage systems, resulting in
potentially lower fault currents, which in turn increases the difficulty in the detection of high
resistance faults. In addition, many distribution systems use earthing arrangements designed
to limit the passage of earth fault current.
Earthed methods as such as using resistance, Petersen coil or insulated systems make the
detection of earth faults arduous. Special protection equipment is often used to overcome
these problems.
Nowadays, the supply continuity in the energy distribution is of paramount importance.
On overhead lines most of faults are transient or semi-permanent in nature.
In order to increase system availability multi-shot autoreclose cycles are commonly used in
conjunction with instantaneous tripping elements. For permanent faults it is essential that
only the faulted section of the network is isolated. High-speed, discriminative fault clearance
is therefore a fundamental requirement of any protection scheme on a distribution network.
Power transformers are installed at all system voltage levels and have their own specific
requirements with regard to protection. In order to limit the damage incurred by a transformer
under fault conditions, fast clearance of the windings with phase to phase and phase to earth
faults is a primary requirement.
Damage to electrical plant equipment such as transformers, cables and lines may also be
incurred by excessive loading conditions, which leads directly to overheating of the
equipment and subsequent degradation of their insulation. To protect against such fault
conditions, protective devices require thermal characteristics too.
Uncleared faults, arising either from the failure of the associated protection system or of the
switchgear itself, must also be considered. The protection devices concerned should be
fitted with logic to deal with breaker failure and relays located upstream must be able to
provide adequate back-up protection for such fault conditions.
Other situations may arise on overhead lines, such as broken phase conductors.
Traditionally, a series fault has been difficult to detect.
With today's digital technology, it is now possible to design elements, which are responsive
to such unbalanced system, conditions and to subsequently issue alarm and trip signals.
On large networks, time co-ordination of the overcurrent and earth fault protection relays can
often lead to problematic grading situations or, as is often the case, excessive fault
clearance times. Such problems can be overcome by relays operating in blocked overcurrent
schemes.
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1.2 MiCOM Overcurrent Relays

MiCOM relays are a range of products from AREVA T&D using the latest digital technology.
The range includes devices designed for application to a wide range of power system plant
equipment such as motors, generators, feeders, overhead lines and cables.
Each relay is designed around a common hardware and software platform in order to
achieve a high degree of conformity between products. One product among this range is the
overcurrent relay.
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays have been designed to provide higher
functionality in terms of protections, measuring, automatic operation and order control. They
can be applied to industrial and distribution network applications, as well as in high voltage
and extremely high voltage protection applications.
They can operate in networks with neutral earthed by impedance, by resonant system such
as Petersen coil, in insulated system and in system with neutral earthed.
The protection functions can be used associated with the blocking feature in order to
optimise the performance of the protection schemes, thus reducing operating times.
The earth and phase protection functions include instantaneous and time delay information.
The delay time for the first and second stage for phase and earth fault protections can be
chosen to be in definite or inverse delay time (IEC, ANSI/IEEE, CO, RI ,RECT or RXIDG).
This wide choice of characteristics of triggering times makes it possible to easily integrate
these relays to an existing protection scheme, irrespective of other relays already installed
on the network.
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The protection and additional features of each model are listed in the following table.
Functions ANSI Code MiCOM MiCOM MiCOM MiCOM

P120 P121 P122 P123
Single-phase overcurrent 50/51 or X
50N/51N
Three-phase overcurrent 50/51 X X X
Earth fault overcurrent 50N/51N X X X X
Restrictive Earth fault 64N X X X X
Thermal overload (True RMS) 49 X X
Undercurrent 37 X X
Negative sequence overcurrent 46 X X
Broken conductor detection X X
Cold load pickup X X
Instantaneous/start contact X X X X
Latching output contacts 86 X X X X
Setting groups 1 1 2 2
Circuit breaker failure detection 50BF X X
Trip circuit supervision (TCS) X X
Switch on to fault (SOTF) X
CB control Local / Remote X
Circuit Breaker monitoring and X X
control
Blocking logic X X X X
Selective relay scheme logic X X
Multi-shot autoreclose 79 X
Clock phase and anti-clock X X
Phase rotation operation
Measurements (True RMS) X X X X
Peak and rolling values X X
Event records X X
Instantaneous records X X
Fault records X X
Disturbance records X X
RS 232 front communication for X X X X
MiCOM S1 Software
RS 485 rear communication X X X X
(Modbus RTU, IEC 60870-5-103,
Courier, DNP3.0)
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2. EARTH AND PHASE CURRENT OVERCURRENT FUNCTIONS

MiCOM P120 range of relays provide definite and independent time delay overcurrent
protection.
Each phase current and earth current input has three thresholds.
The first and second thresholds can be set as definite delay time or inverse delay time using
the IEC, IEEE/ANSI, CO, RI and RECT curves. Their parameters are shown in the Technical
Data chapter of this Technical Guide.
The third threshold can be set as definite delay time only, but can be set to work on the peak
of the current measured.
In a similar way, the earth fault elements has three different thresholds, that besides can be
set independently of the settings chosen for the phases.
The instantaneous thresholds are represented by the symbol “I>” for the first threshold, “I>>”
and “I>>>” for the second and third instantaneous thresholds (“Ie>”, “Ie>>” and “Ie>>>” for
earth thresholds).
The time delayed thresholds are represented by the symbol “tI>” for the first threshold, “tI>>”
and “tI>>>” for the second and third time delay thresholds (“tIe>”, “tIe>>” and “tIe>>>” for the
time delay earth fault thresholds).
The protection elements trip when the following conditions are realized:
− The phase current exceeds the set overcurrent threshold.
− The time delay has elapsed.
− The blocking logic (if used) is not activated.

The following diagrams show the functionality for each threshold.
Inst. I>
Max I> & IDMT/DT Trip I>
Block. tI>
&
Inst. I>>
Max I>> & IDMT/DT Trip I>>
Block. tI>>
&
Inst. I>>>
Max I>>> & DT Trip I>>>
Block. tI>>>
&
Blocking logic
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FIGURE 1 : LOGIC OF PHASE THRESHOLDS I>, I>> AND I>>>

With: Max I> = [IA>] OR [IB>] OR [IC>]
Max I>> = [IA>>] OR [IB>>] OR [IC>>]
Max I>>> = [IA>>>] OR [IB>>>] OR [IC>>>]
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The logic associated to the earth fault threshold is identical to the one described above. The
different thresholds I> & tI>, I>> & tI>> and I>>> & tI>>> are respectively replaced by
thresholds Ie> & tIe>, Ie>> & tIe>> and Ie>>> & te>>>.
Thanks to the «Blocking Logic» function, it is possible to freeze the timer as long as the "Blk
Log" signal is active.
As soon as the blocking “Blk Log" signal disappears, if the overcurrent value is still over the
set threshold, the time delay resumes its countdown considering the value prior to the
activation of the blocking function as its new initial value. This allows a faster clearance of
the fault after a reset of the “Blk Log" signal.
2.1 Instantaneous function (50/50N)
For P122 and P123 relays :
In order to ensure fast tripping on highly saturated current signal, it has been decided that
I>>> and Ie>>> should operate on a current sample base in addition to the Fast Fourier
transformation bases (see User Guide chapter). Both algorithms can operate on a highly
saturated current signal. However with a high X/R ratio, it is recommended to use the sample
base method.
As soon as a phase (or earth) threshold is running, the instantaneous output associated with
this threshold is activated. This output indicates that the protection element has detected a
phase (or earth) fault and that the time delay associated with the threshold has started. This
time delay can be blocked via the logic input "Blk Log" associated with this threshold. If this
blocking input is activated by an output contact of a downstream relay, the logic that will lead
to the trip command is then blocked only if the relay that is the closest to the fault can see
and therefore eliminate the fault. This principle is known as «Blocking logic» or «Blocking». It
is described in more detail in this document.
2.2 Ie>…Ie>>…Ie>>> Interlock
For P122 and P123 relays:
The choice of this functionality is available when the IDMT delay trip time is selected for the
first earth threshold.
The following figures show the window where this functionality can be or not to be actived.
The 2nd and 3rd threshold pickup can suspend 1st threshold output control to save selectivity.
Below the trend of the delay trip time of the first threshold is shown for both cases Yes or No.
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t t
t_I> t_I>>
t_I>>>
I> I>> I I> I>> I>>> I

I> >> >>>Interlock NO I> >> >>>Interlock YES
I> t I> t
I>> t I>> t
I>>> t I>>> t
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2.3 DMT thresholds

The three phase (earth) overcurrent thresholds can be selected with a time constant delay.
The time to operate is equal to the time delay set, plus the time for the output contact to
operate (typically about 20 to 30 ms ; 20ms for a current exceeding or equal to 2 times the
threshold) and the time required to detect the overcurrent state (maximum 20ms at 50Hz).
For DMT curves, a reset timer "t Reset" is associated with the first and second thresholds
(phase and earth elements).
2.4 IDMT thresholds
2.4.1 Inverse time curves
The first and second phases (earth) overcurrent threshold can be selected with a dependent
time characteristic. The time delay is calculated with a mathematical formula.
There are eleven inverse time characteristics available.
The mathematical formula applicable to the first ten curves is :
t=T x (Erreur !)
Where:
t = Tripping time
K = Coefficient (see table)
I = Value of measured current
IS = Value of the programmed threshold (Pick-up value)
α = Coefficient (see table)

L = ANSI/IEEE coefficient (zero for IEC curves)
T = Time multiplier between 0.025 and 1.5
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Type of curve Standard K factor α factor L factor

Short Time Inverse AREVA 0.05 0.04 0
Standard inverse IEC 0.14 0.02 0
Very inverse IEC 13.5 1 0
Extremely inverse IEC 80 2 0
Long time inverse ALSTOM 120 1 0
Short Time Inverse C02 0.02394 0.02 0.01694
Moderately Inverse ANSI/IEEE 0.0515 0.02 0.114
Long Time Inverse C08 5.95 2 0.18
Very Inverse ANSI/IEEE 19.61 2 0.491
Extremely Inverse ANSI/IEEE 28.2 2 0.1215
Rectifier Protection 45900 5.6 0
The RI curve (electromechanical) is given by the following formula:
⎛ 1 ⎞
t = K × ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟
⎝ 0. 339 − 0 .236 /( I / Is) ⎠
With K that can be adjusted from 0.10 to 10 in steps of 0.05.
This equation is valid for 1.1≤ (I/Is) ≤ 20.

Although the curves tend towards infinite when the current approaches Is, the minimum
guaranteed value of the operating current for all the curves with the inverse time
characteristic is 1.1Is (with a tolerance of ± 0,05Is), except rectifier protection curve for which
the minimum value is 1.6 Is ±0.05 Is.
2.4.2 RXIDG curves
RXIDG curves can be selected on P122 & P123 with medium earth current sensitivity
(corresponding to Cortec model number P12-B-X---X).
The first and second earth thresholds can be selected with dedicated RXIDG curves.
The curves available follow the formula :
t = 5.8 – 1.35 * ln ( 1/ (k * Is/I))
Where:
t = tripping time
k = coefficient (from 0.3 to 1, by steps of 0.1)
IS = value of the programmed threshold (Pick-up value)
I = value of measured current
In order to be compliant with the Netmanagement specifications the relay must be used
with :
− An earth current range 0.01 Ion to 8 Ion

− A rated current wiring 1A
− A core balanced CT with a ratio 25/1.
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2.5 Reset timer

The first phase overcurrent threshold [I>/tI>] ([Ie>/tIe>] for the earth) has a reset timer.
The value that is set for this reset timer corresponds to the minimum time during which the
current value needs to be lower than 95% of the phase (or earth) threshold before the
corresponding phase (or earth) time delay is reset.
NOTE : This rule doesn’t apply when the protection triggers. When the
protection triggers, the time delay tI> (or tIe>) is immediately reset.
The value of this reset timer depends on the type of timer associated with the first phase
(Earth) threshold.
Type of timer associated Reset Timer

with the first & second
phase (earth) threshold P120, P121 P122, P123
DMT (see note below) 0 ms 0 ms to 600 s

Rectifier, IDMT IEC or RI 50 ms Setting range from 0 to 600 s
RXIDG - Setting range from 0 to 600 s
Setting range from 0 to 600 s
or
IDMT IEEE or CO 50 ms
Inverse Time
(Choice of 5 IEEE curves)
(*) first and second earth threshold only
2.5.1 Reset timer (P122 & P123 only)

For the first phase and earth overcurrent stages, MiCOM P122 and P123 have a timer hold
facility "t Reset", which can be set to a definite time value or to an inverse time characteristic
(IEEE/ANSI curves only). This may be useful for some applications, for example when
grading with upstream electromechanical overcurrent relays which have inherent reset time
delays.
This timer hold facility used to reduce the time to clear a fault is also useful in situations
where intermittent faults occur. This may occur for example in a plastic insulated cable. In
this case, the fault energy may provocate the cable insulation to melt and reseal, thereby
extinguishing the fault. This process repeats itself a couple of times giving a succession of
fault current pulses, each one of increasing duration with reducing intervals between the
pulses, until the fault becomes permanent.
When the reset time of the overcurrent relay is minimum the relay will be repeatedly reset
and not be able to trip until the fault becomes permanent. By using the Timer Hold facility,
the relay will integrate the fault current pulses, thereby reducing fault clearance time.
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The reset timer "t Reset" for MiCOM P122 & P123 can be found in the following menu :
− If the first phase (earth) threshold is selected with an IDMT IEC or RI curve, the reset
timer "t Reset" with DMT characteristic can be set under the menu :
− Protection /[50/51] Phase OC/t Reset for the phase.
− Protection /[50N/51N] E/Gnd/t Reset for the earth.
− If the first phase (earth) threshold is selected with an IDMT IEEE or CO curve, the
reset timer "t Reset" with a DMT or IDMT characteristic can be set under the menu :
− Protection /[50/51] Phase OC/Type Tempo Reset for the phase
− Protection /[50N/51N] E/Gnd/Type Tempo Reset for the earth.

Reset Time "t Reset" with an IDMT characteristic :
The mathematical formula applicable to the five curves is :
⎛ K ⎞
t = T × ⎜⎜ ⎟
⎝ 1 − (I Is ) ⎠
α ⎟
Where :
t = Reset time
K = Coefficient (see table)
I = Value of the measured current
IS = Value of the programmed threshold (pick-up value)
α = Coefficient (see table)

T = Reset Time Multiplier (Rtms) between 0.025 and 3.2
Type of curves Standard K factor α factor

Short time inverse C02 2.261 2
Moderately Inverse ANSI/IEEE 4.85 2
Long time Inverse C08 5.95 2
Very inverse ANSI/IEEE 21.6 2
Extremely inverse ANSI/IEEE 29.1 2
2.6 Time graded protection

Inverse definite minimum time relays are time graded in such a way that the relay closer to
the fault operates faster than the upstream relays. This is referred to as relay co-ordination
because if the relay nearest to the fault does not operate, the next relay will trip in a slightly
longer time. The time grading steps are typically 400 ms, the operation times becoming
progressively longer with each stage.
When difficulty is experienced in arranging the required time grading steps, the use of a
blocked overcurrent scheme should be considered (described in a later section).
NOTE : The dynamic range of measurement is typically 1000 times minimum
setting.
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3. TRANSFORMER INRUSH CURRENTS

Either I>>/Ie>> or I>>>/Ie>>> elements can be used as high-set instantaneous elements.
The design is such that they do not respond to the DC transient component of the fault
current. The principle of operation allows the current settings to be set down to 35% of the
prospective peak inrush current that will be taken by a transformer when it is energised. As a
first approximation, the peak inrush is given by the reciprocal of the per unit series reactance
of the transformer.
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4. BUSBAR PROTECTION ON RADIAL SYSTEMS

The use of non-directional overcurrent relays to protect a busbar is based on the following
hypotheses:
- The network is a radial system,
- The incoming and outgoing feeders are clearly defined, the incomers being always
considered as suppliers of energy and feeders as loads.
Under these circumstances, the busbar is effectively protected using the interlocking
principle (Figure 2).
Incomer
I>/t> Block short time overcurrent
I>>/t>>
I>>>/t>>>
Trip
Back trip
Busbar
Feeder 1 Feeder 2 Feeder n
I>/inst. I>/inst. I>/inst.

I>>/t>> I>>/t>> I>>/t>>
P0023ENa
FIGURE 2 : BLOCKED OVERCURRENT FOR BUSBAR PROTECTION

The instantaneous overcurrent signals of the feeders protection are grouped together and
wired to the « Blocking logic » logic input of the relay protecting the incomer. The blocking
function is programmed to inhibit either the first or first two thresholds. The third I>>>
threshold picks up at a high value (>10 In) with a short time delay (<60 ms).
If a fault appears on the network, the relay protecting the associated feeder will immediately
(in less than 30 ms) send a blocking order to the relay protecting the incomer. After the fault
has been cleared (by opening the circuit breaker), the blocking order is removed and the
relay protecting the incomer is unblocked. As the fault current is no longer present, the timer
is reinitialised.
If the fault appears on the busbar, the fault current exceeds by far the value of the third
threshold (I>>>). As this third threshold is not blocked by the blocking logic of relays
protecting the incomers, the trip order is sent in less than 60 ms and the busbar is de-
energised.
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5. BLOCKING LOGIC FUNCTION (BLOCKED OVERCURRENT PROTECTION)

This type of protection can be applied to radial feeder circuits where there is little or no back
feed. For parallel feeders, ring circuits or where there can be a back feed from generators,
directional relays should be considered.
The blocking logic function allows the upstream IDMT relay to be blocked by the start output
of a downstream relay that has detected the presence of fault current above its threshold.
Thus both upstream and downstream relays can have the same current and time settings,
and the blocking feature will automatically provide grading. If the breaker fail protection is
active, the blocking order on the upstream relay will be removed if the down-stream circuit
breaker fails to trip.
Thus for a fault downstream from relay C, the start output from relay C will prevent relay B
from operating and the start output of relay B will prevent relay A from operating. Thus all 3
relays could have the same time and current threshold settings and the grading would be
obtained by the blocking signal received from a relay closer to the fault. This gives a
constant, close time grading, but there will be no back-up protection in the event of pilots
being short circuited.
However, in practice it is recommended to set the upstream relay to a value that is 10%
higher than the downstream relay setting. This ensures that the downstream relay
successfully blocks the upstream relay when required.
P0024ENa
FIGURE 3 : BLOCKING LOGIC

To assign the "Blocking Logic" functions, go under the AUTOMAT CTRL/Blocking Logic
menu.
MiCOM P120 & P121 relays have only one blocking logic function.
MiCOM P122 & P123 relays have two blocking functions, which can be used to block the
Earth and Phase thresholds.
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6. RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT

MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 provide Restricted Earth Fault protection. It should be
noted that:
The algorithms implemented in P120 and P121 for the first and second thresholds (I>, I0>
and I>>, I0>>) are similar to the ones implemented in the P122 and P123 for the same
thresholds. However the algorithm of the third threshold (I>>> and I0>>>) of P120 and P121
is different to the one of P122 and P123.
In fact, the algorithm of the third threshold of the P122 and P123 is based on a current
sample base in addition to the Fast Fourier Transformation base. This implementation allows
to trip faster on highly saturated current signals. The third threshold of P120 and P121- as it
is for the first and second threshold of P120, P121, P122 and P123 products - is based on
the Fourier transformation;
This explains the outstanding results obtained by the third threshold of P122 and P123
compared to the other thresholds regarding the high impedance restricted earth fault
application. So for :
• P122 and P123 : The user can use all the thresholds for REF application. Note that
the results of the third threshold will be greater due to the fact that a sample base
algorithm is used.
• P120 and P121 : The user can use all the threshold for REF application. The results of
the third threshold will be similar to one of the first and second threshold (since all the
thresholds are based on Fast Fourier Transformation).
NOTE: For P122 and P123, the maximum internal fault level for the third
threshold (for the 0.002 to 1In range) must not exceed 20In.
6.1 Introduction
The restricted earth fault relay is a high impedance differential scheme which balances zero
sequence current flowing in the transformer neutral against zero sequence current flowing in
the transformer phase windings. Any unbalance for in-zone fault will result in an increasing
voltage on the CT secondary and thus will activate the REF protection.
This scheme is very sensitive and can then protect against low levels of fault current in
resistance grounded systems where the earthing impedance and the fault voltage limit the
fault current.
In addition, this scheme can be used in a solidly grounded system. It provides a more
sensitive protection, even though the overall differential scheme provides a protection for
faults over most of the windings.
The high impedance differential technique ensures that the impedance of the circuit is of
sufficiently high impedance such that the differential voltage that may occur under external
fault conditions is lower than the voltage required to drive setting current through the relay.
This ensures stability against external fault conditions and then the relay will operate only for
faults occurring inside the protected zone.
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6.2 High impedance principle

High impedance schemes are used in a differential configuration where one current
transformer is completely saturated and the other CTs are healthy.
Healthy CT Saturated CT
Protected
circuit
Zm Zm A-G
RCT1 RCT2
IF
R L1 R L3
VS R ST
R L2 R R L4
FIGURE 4 : HIGH IMPEDANCE SCHEME PRINCIPLE

The voltage applied across the relay is:
Vr=If (RCT + 2RL)
If : Maximum secondary external fault current.

RCT : Resistance of the Current transformer secondary winding.
RL : Resistance of a single wire from the relay to the CT.
A stabilizing resistor R ST can be used in series with the relay circuit in order to improve the
stability of the relay under external fault conditions. This resistor will limit the spill current
under Is.
Vs=Is (RST)
Is : Current relay setting
Vs : Stability Voltage setting
Note that the relay consumption has been taken into account.
The general stability conditions can be obtained when:
Vs> K.If (RCT + 2RL)
Where K is the stability factor.

This stability factor is influenced by the ratio Vk/Vs which in turns governs the stability of the
REF protection element for through faults .
Vk = The Knee point voltage of the CT.
To obtain a high speed operation for internal faults, the Knee point voltage Vk of the CT must
be significantly higher than the stability voltage Vs . A ratio of 4 or 5 would be appropriate.
For MiCOM P121, P122 and P123, we found the following results:
K= 1 for Vk/Vs less or equal to 16 and
K= 1.2 for Vk/Vs > 16.
NOTE: The maximum internal fault level for stage 3 of 0.002 to 1In board
must not exceed 20In.
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C
STAB
E/F Input
P0343ENa
FIGURE 5 : CT CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR HIGH IMPEDANCE REF APPLICATION

6.3 Setting guide
The characteristics of the relay and the value of K influence the stability of the scheme as
explained here above.
The typical setting values shall be chosen to provide a primary operating current less than
30 % of the minimum earth fault level for a resistance earthed system. For a solidly earthed
system, the typical setting shall provide an operating current between 10 and 60 % of the
rated current.
The primary operating current, at the secondary, depends on the following factors:
− Current Transformer ratio
− Relay operating current IS
− Number of CT in parallel with the relay element (n)
− The inrush current of each CT (Ie) at the stability voltage

Iop= CTRatio .(Is + n.Ie)
Current setting should be selected for a high impedance element so that the primary current
reaches its nominal current with a given CT, according to the following equation:
Is < {(Iop / CTRatio) - n.Ie}
It is also possible to determine the maximum inrush current of the CT to reach a specific
primary operating current with a given relay setting.
The setting of the stabilising resistor must be calculated according to the above formula,
where the setting depends on the required stability voltage setting Vs and the relay setting Is
Erreur !
For MiCOM P12x, Is is equivalent to Ie>, so the above equation becomes:
Erreur !
with
K= 1.2 for Vk/Vs > 16.
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So
Erreur !
with Vk ќ 4.Is.RST (A typical value to ensure the high speed operation for an internal fault).
6.3.1 CT requirements for High Impedance Restricted Earth Fault Protection
The High Impedance Restricted Earth Fault element shall remain stable for through faults
and operate in less than 40ms for internal faults provided that the following equations are
met in determining CT requirements and the value of the associated stabilising resistor:
Rs = [k* (If) * (RCT + 2RL)] / IS
VK ≥ 4 * Is * Rs
with
K= 1.2 for Vk/Vs > 16.
6.4 Use of METROSIL non linear resistors
Metrosils are used to limit the peak voltage developed by the current transformers under
internal fault conditions, to a value below the insulation level of the current transformers,
relay and interconnecting leads, which are normally able to withstand 3KV peak.
The following formula should be used to estimate the peak transient voltage that could be
induced by an internal fault. This peak voltage depends on:
− CT Knee point (VK)
− Voltage that would be induced by an internal fault if CT doesn’t saturate (Vf)

This prospective voltage itself depends on:
− Maximum internal fault secondary current
− CT ratio
− CT secondary winding resistance
− CT lead resistance to the common point
− Relay lead resistance
− Stability resistor value
Vp = 2√ {2.VK (Vf - Vk)}
Vf = I'f.(Rct + 2RL + RST)

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Where
− Vp : peak voltage developed by the CT under internal fault conditions
− Vf : maximum voltage that would be produced if CT saturation did not occur
− Vk : current transformer Knee point voltage
− I’f : is the maximum internal secondary fault current
− Rct : current transformer secondary winding transformer
− RL : maximum lead burden from CT to relay
− RST : Relay stabilising resistor.

When the value given by the formula is greater than 3KV peak, it is necessary to use
Metrosils. They are connected across the relay circuit and they allow to shunt the secondary
current output of the current transformer from the relay in order to prevent very high
secondary voltages.
Metrosils are externally mounted and have annular discs shape.
Their operating characteristics is according to the formula:
V = C.I0.25
Where
− V : Instantaneous voltage applied to the non-linear resistor (Metrosil)
− C : Constant of the non-linear resistor (Metrosil)
− I : Instantaneous current through the non-linear resistor (Metrosil)

With the sinusoidal voltage applied across the Metrosil, the RMS current would be
approximately 0.25 times the peak current. This current value can be calculated as follows:
4
⎧Vs(rms). 2 ⎫
Irms = 0.52⎨ ⎬
⎩ C ⎭
Where
− Vs(rms) : RMS value of the sinusoidal voltage applied across the Metrosil.
This is due to the fact that the current waveform through the Metrosil is not sinusoidal but
appreciably distorted.
For satisfactory application of the non-linear resistor (Metrosil), its characteristics should
comply with the following requirements:
− At the relay voltage setting, the non-linear resistor (Metrosil) current should be as
low as possible, but no greater than approximately 30mA rms for 1A current
transformers and approximately 100mA rms for 5A current transformer.
− At the maximum secondary current, the non-linear resistor (Metrosil) should limit
the voltage to 1500V rms or 2120V peak for 0.25 second. At higher relay voltage
settings, it is not always possible to limit the fault voltage to 1500V rms, so higher
fault voltage may have to be tolerated.
The following tables show the typical types of Metrosil that will be required, depending on
relay current rating, REF voltage setting etc.
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6.4.1 Metrosil units for relays with 1A CT

The Metrosil units with 1A CTs have been designed to comply with the following restrictions:
− At the relay voltage setting, the Metrosil current should be less than 30mA rms.
− At the maximum secondary internal fault current, the Metrosil unit should limit the
voltage to 1500V rms if possible.
The Metrosil units normally recommended to be used with 1Amp CTs are shown in the
following table:
Relay Voltage Nominal Characteristics Recommended Metrosil Type

setting C β Single pole Relay Triple pole relay
Up to 125V rms 450 0.25 600A/S1/S256 600A/S3/1/S802
125 to 300V rms 900 0.25 600A/S1/S1088 600A/S3/1/S1195
NOTE: Single pole Relay Metrosil Units are normally supplied without
mounting brackets unless otherwise specified by the customer.
6.4.2 Metrosil units for relays with 5A CT
These Metrosil units have been designed to comply with the following requirements:
− At the relay voltage setting, the Metrosil current should be less than 100mA rms (the
actual maximum currents passed by the units shown below their type description)
− At the maximum secondary internal fault current the Metrosil unit should limit the
voltage to 1500V rms for 0.25 second. At the higher relay settings, it is not possible to
limit the fault voltage to 1500V rms, hence higher voltage have to be tolerated
( indicated by * ,** , *** ).
The Metrosil units normally recommended for the used with 5 Amps CTs and single pole
relays are shown in the following table:
Secondary Recommended Metrosil Type

Internal fault
current Relay Voltage Setting
Amps rms Up to 200V rms 250V rms 275V rms 300V rms
600A/S1/S1213 600A/S1/S1214 600A/S1/S1214 600A/S1/S1223
50A C= 540/640 C= 670/800 C= 670/800 C= 740/870*
35mA rms 40mA rms 50mA rms 50mA rms
600A/S2/P/S1217 600A/S2/P/S1215 600A/S2/P/S1215 600A/S2/P/S1196
100A C= 470/540 C= 570/670 C= 570/670 C= 620/740*
600A/S3/P/S1219 600A/S3/P/S1220 600A/S3/P/S1221 600A/S3/P/S1222
150A C= 430/500 C= 520/620 C= 570/670** C= 620/740***
NOTE: * 2400V peak

** 2200V peak
*** 2600V peak
In some cases, single disc assemblies may be acceptable, contact
AREVA T&D for detailed information.
The Metrosil units used with 5 Amps CTs can also be used with triple
pole relays and consist of three single pole units mounted on the
same central stud but electrically insulated from each other. To order
these units please specify “Triple pole Metrosil type”, followed by the
single pole type reference.
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7. RECTIFIER PROTECTION
Rectifiers require a specific inverse time protection curve.
Protecting a rectifier is different from protecting conventional overcurrent applications. In fact,
a large number of rectifiers can withstand relatively long periods of overcharge without being
damaged. To give an idea, they can generally withstand 150 % of the load for 2 hours and
300 % for 1 minute.
A typical application is shown on the diagram below.
A +
B
C -
A B C N
Rs
Transformer Rectifier
Protection P0025ENa
FIGURE 6 : PROTECTION FOR SILICON RECTIFIERS
10000
Typical thermal limit

for silicon rectifier
1000
Protection curve
100 Instantaneous
Time (seconds)
overcurrent
10
Typical
1 load area
0.1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Multiple of rated current P0026ENa
FIGURE 7 : MATCHING CURVE TO LOAD AND THERMAL LIMIT OF RECTIFIER

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The current threshold I> should be set to the rated rms value of the current that flows into the
transformer when the rectifier is delivering its rated load. The relay will give a start indication
when the current exceeds this setting but this is of no consequence because this function is
not used in this application. The rectifier curve should be an inverse time curve and should
cut-off currents below 1.6 times allowing the rectifier to carry 150% overload for long periods.
If this is not acceptable, the I> setting can be adjusted to move the cut-off point relative to
the current scale. The operation time can be modified by adjusting the time multiplier setting
(TMS) so that the time lies between limiting characteristic of the rectifier and the tolerated
load area.
Typical settings for the TMS area :
Light industrial service TMS = 0.025
Medium duty service TMS = 0.1
Heavy duty traction TMS = 0.8
The high set is typically set at 8 times the rated current as this ensures HV AC protection will
discriminate with faults covered by the LV protection. However, the high set could be set to 4
or 5 times the rated current if the AC protection is not trustworthy.
Use of the thermal element to provide protection between 70% and 160% of rated current
could enhance the protection. It is also common practice to provide restricted earth fault
protection for the transformer feeding the rectifier. Refer to the corresponding section dealing
with restricted earth fault protection.
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8. BACK-UP DIAGRAM USING « TRANSFERRED SELECTIVE TRIPPING »

In this application, the relay protecting the incomer can trip the circuit breaker of the faulty
feeder via the watchdog contact of the relay protecting the faulty feeder.
Figure 8 illustrates this example :
Incomer
tI>> P121 tI>>>

CB
50/51
CT
P121 Trip P121 Trip

& &
WD WD
>= 1 CB1 >= 1 CB n
50/51 50/51
CT CT
Feeder 1 Feeder n
P0027ENa
FIGURE 8 : EXAMPLE OF A BACK-UP DIAGRAM USING " TRANSFERRED SELECTIVE TRIP"

Thus, a fault occurring on a feeder can be cleared tripping the circuit breaker of the faulty
feeder, even if the relay protecting this feeder failed to operate. Without this function, the
fault would normally be cleared by the opening of the circuit breaker of the incomer. This
would lead to a total loss of operation on the affected busbar.
The relay protecting the incomer has two time delay output contacts available (among
others):
− 3rd threshold: tI>>> time delay at 60ms (active threshold for the high phase faults)
− 2nd threshold: tI>> time delay selectively greater than for the third threshold, i.e.
360ms.
The output contact associated with the 2nd threshold is wired in serie with the watchdog
contact of the downstream relays, so that it can activate the trip coil of the circuit breakers of
the feeders. Regarding the output contact associated with the 2nd and 3rd threshold, this
contact is directly wired to the trip coil of the incomer circuit breaker.
Case n°1 → all relays operate normally :

In this case, watchdog contacts of all the relays are open.
Thus, for a phase fault on the busbar, threshold tI>> or tI>>> of the P121 located on the
incomer will clear the fault.
For a phase fault on one of the feeder, the thresholds tI>> and tI>>> of the relay located on
the incomer being selectively set to higher values than the ones set for the phase thresholds
of downstream relays, the fault shall be cleared selectively by the relay of the faulty feeder
(selectivity between the relay of the incomer and relays of the feeders is ensured thanks to
intervals of selectivity correctly chosen, or thanks to a suitable blocking diagram).
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Case n°2 → the relay supervising one of the feeders is faulty :

In this case, the watchdog contact of this relay is closed.
Thus, for a phase fault on the busbar, thresholds tI>> and tI>>> activate their associated
output contact. However, threshold tI>> will clear the fault as this threshold has been set to a
lower value than the threshold tI>>>.
For a phase fault on one of the ‘healthy’ feeders, thresholds tI>> and tI>>> of the relay
located on the incomer being selectively set to higher values than the ones set for the phase
thresholds of the downstream relays, the fault shall be cleared selectively by the relay of the
faulty feeder (selectivity between the relay of the incomer and relays of the feeders is
ensured thanks to intervals of selectivity correctly chosen or thanks to a suitable blocking
diagram).
For a phase fault on the feeder of the failed relay, the threshold tI>> of the relay located on
the incomer operates via the watchdog contact of the faulty relay on the trip coil of the circuit
breaker of the faulty feeder. This threshold being selectively set to a value lower than the
threshold tI>>> (which operates directly on the coil of the incomer circuit breaker ), the fault
is therefore selectively cleared.
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9. REMOTE PROTECTION STAND-BY DIAGRAM

MiCOM P121, P122 and P123 relays can be used as a HV distance back-up protection
(Figure 9). Depending on the type of selectivity required, 51/51N function of P121, P122 and
P123 needs to be set either as time constant or as time dependent. The value of the time
delay of I>/Ie> is set to a value that is compatible with thresholds Z2 or Z3 (2nd and 3rd
distance protection zone).
Busbar
Distance protection
Circuit Breaker
21
P 121
50/51
Feeder P0028ENa
FIGURE 9 : ASSISTANCE OF REMOTE PROTECTION BY A MiCOM P121 PROTECTION

The «Equipment default » contact of the distance protection (case of a numerical protection)
can be wired to a MiCOM P121, P122 and P123 relays to optimise the time to trip.
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10. 1 ½ BREAKER SCHEME

For HV/EHV stations with a 1 ½ circuit breaker scheme (Figure 10), the zone between the
two circuit breakers and the switch section needs to be protected with a standard ANSI 50
protection.
The time to trip is an essential criteria to be considered when choosing this protection.
MiCOM P121, P122 or P123 relays are perfectly suited for this application. The time delay of
the first threshold (tI>) is set to a low value (typically 100 ms above the circuit breaker failure
time). This will allow the relay to be blocked by the close contact of the associated switch.
Busbar
Circuit
Breaker
Circuit Breaker
CT
P121
50/51
CT
Circuit
Breaker
Busbar
Contactor
Feeder
P0029ENa
FIGURE 10 : 1 ½ BREAKER SCHEME

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11. THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION (P122 & P123 ONLY)

Thermal overload protection can be applied to prevent damages to the equipment of the
electrical plant when operating at temperatures that are above the values designed for
maximum withstand. A prolonged overloading causes excessive heating, which may result in
premature deterioration of the insulation, or in extreme cases, insulation failure.
MiCOM P122 & P123 relays incorporate a current based thermal replica, using load current
to reproduce the heating and cooling of the equipment to be protected. The element thermal
overload protection can be set with both alarm and trip stages.
The heating within any plant equipment, such as cables or transformers, is of resistive type
(I²R x t). Thus, the quantity of heat generated is directly proportional to the current squared
(I²). The thermal time characteristic used in the relay is based on current squared, integrated
over time.
MiCOM P122 & P123 relays automatically use the highest phase current as input information
for the thermal model.
Protection equipment is designed to operate continuously at a temperature corresponding to
its full load rating, where heat generated is balanced with heat dissipated by radiation etc.
Over-temperature conditions therefore occur when currents in excess of rating are allowed to
flow for a certain period of time. It can be shown that temperatures during heating follow
exponential time constants and a similar exponential decrease of temperature occurs during
cooling.
In order to apply this protection element, the thermal time constant (Te) of the plant
equipment to be protected is therefore required.
The following sections will show that different plant equipment possesses different thermal
characteristics, due to the nature of their construction.
11.1 Time Constant Characteristic
This characteristic is used to protect cables, dry type transformers (e.g. type AN), and
capacitor banks.
The thermal time characteristic is given by:
⎛ −t ⎞
⎜ ⎟
e⎝ τ ⎠ =
(I 2
− (k × I FLC )2 )
(I 2
− I 2p )
Where:
t = Time to trip, following application of the overload current, I
τ = Heating and cooling time constant of the protected plant equipment
I = Largest phase current
IFLC = Full load current rating (relay setting ‘Thermal Trip’)
k = 1.05 constant, allows continuous operation up to < 1.05 IFLC
IP = Steady state pre-loading current before application of the overload
The time to trip varies depending on the load current carried before application of the
overload, i.e. whether the overload was applied from “hot” or “cold”.
Curves of the thermal overload time characteristic are presented in the chapter
P12x/EN TD/C55 of the Technical Guide.
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Mathematical formula applicable to the MiCOM Relays :

The calculation of the Time to Trip is given by :
⎛ K 2 −θ ⎞
Ttrip = Te In ⎜ ⎟
⎜ K 2 − θtrip ⎟
⎝ ⎠
With :
Ttrip = Time to trip (in seconds)
Te = Thermal time constant of the protected element (in seconds)
K = Thermal overload equal to Ieq/k Iθ >

Ieq = Equivalent current corresponding to the RMS value of the largest phase
current.
Iθ > = Full load current rating given by the national standard or by the supplier.
k = Factor associated to the thermal state formula.
θ = Initial thermal state. If the initial thermal state = 30% then θ = 0.3
θtrip = Trip thermal state. If the trip thermal state is set at 100%,
then θ trip = 1
The settings of these parameters are available in the menus :
PROTECTION G1/ [49] Therm OL
PROTECTION G2/ [49] Therm OL
The calculation of the thermal state is given by the following formula :
2⎡ ⎛ −t ⎞ ⎤
⎜ ⎟
⎛ −t ⎞
⎜ ⎟
⎛ I eq ⎞ ⎢1 − e ⎜⎝ Te ⎟⎠ ⎥ + Θ e ⎜⎝ Te ⎟⎠
Θ τ +1 = ⎜⎜ ⎟
⎟ ⎢ ⎥ τ
⎝ k × IΘ > ⎠ ⎢⎣ ⎥⎦
θ being calculated every 20ms.

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11.2 Setting Guidelines

The current setting is calculated as:
Thermal Trip (θtrip) = Permissible continuous loading of the plant equipment / CT ratio.
Typical time constant values are given in the following tables. The ‘Time Constant’
parameter is given in minutes.
Paper insulated lead sheathed cables or polyethylene insulated cables are placed above the
ground or in conduits. The table shows τ in minutes, for different cable rated voltages and
conductor cross-sectional areas:
CSA mm2 6 -11 kV 22 kV 33 kV 66 kV

25 - 50 10 15 40 -
70 - 120 15 25 40 60
150 25 40 40 60
185 25 40 60 60
240 40 40 60 60
300 40 60 60 90
Time constant τ (minutes)
Other plant items:
Time constant τ (minutes) Limits

Dry-type transformers 40 Rating < 400 kVA
60 - 90 Rating 400 - 800 kVA
Air-core reactors 40
Capacitor banks 10
Overhead lines 10 Cross section ≥ 100 mm2 Cu
or 150mm² Al
Busbars 60
An alarm can be raised when reaching a thermal state corresponding to a percentage of the
trip threshold. A typical setting might be ‘Thermal Trip’ = 70% of thermal capacity.
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12. COLD LOAD PICK-UP (P122 & P123 ONLY)

The Cold Load Pick-up feature allows selected settings of MiCOM P122 and P123 relays to
be changed to react to temporary overload conditions that may occur during cold starts.
This condition may happen by switching on large heating loads after a sufficient cooling
period, or loads that draw high initial starting currents.
When a feeder is energised, the current levels that flow for a period of time following
energising may differ greatly from the normal load levels. Consequently, overcurrent settings
that have been applied to give short circuit protection may not be suitable during this period.
The Cold Load Pick-up (CLP) logic included in MiCOM P122 & P123 relays raises the
settings of selected stages for a set duration. This allows the protection settings to be set
closer to the load profile by automatically increasing them after energising. The CLP logic
provides stability, without compromising protection performance during starting. Note that
any of the disabled overcurrent stages in the main relay menu will not appear in the Cold
Load PU Menu.
The following table shows the relay menu associated to the ‘Cold Load Pick-up ’ logic, and
the setting ranges and setting by default (out of factory).
MENU TEXT SETTING RANGE STEP SIZE

AUTOMAT. CTRL MIN MAX
Cold Load PU NO YES
tI> NO YES
tI>> NO YES
tI>>> NO YES
tIe> NO YES
tIe>> NO YES
tIe>>> NO YES
t Therm NO YES
tI2> NO YES
tI2>> NO YES
level 20 % 500 % 1%
tCL 100 ms 3 600 s 100 ms
The timer tCL in the CLP menu controls the time for which the relevant protections elements
in CLP menu (%) are altered following an external input signal (e.g. circuit breaker closure.
When the set tCL time has elapsed, all relevant settings revert back to their original values
or are unblocked.
tCL is initiated thanks to a dedicated logic input signal (refer to AUTOMAT. CTRL/INPUTS
menu), that is generated by connecting an auxiliary contact from the circuit breaker (52a or
52b) or starting device to the logic relevant inputs of the relay.
The following sections describe applications where the CLP logic may be useful and the
settings that need to be applied.
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12.1 Air Conditioning/Resistive Heating Loads

Where a feeder is used to supply air conditioning or resistive heating loads there may be a
conflict between the "steady state" overcurrent settings and those required following
energizing. This is due to the temporary increase in load current that may arise during
starting.
With the Cold Load Pick-up function enabled, the affected thresholds are selected to be
adjusted for the required time to allow the start condition to subside. A percentage value is
selected as the amount by which the selected threshold is increased or decreased.
The time for which the adjusted thresholds are valid is defined by the tCL setting. After this
time, the settings return to normal.
It may not be necessary to alter the protection settings following a short supply interruption.
In this case the CLP function is not activated.
12.2 Motor Feeders
In general, a dedicated motor protection device, such as MiCOM P220, P225 or P241 relays
should protect feeders supplying motor loads. However, if no specific protection has been
applied (possibly due to economic reasons) then the CLP function in the MiCOM P122 or
P123 relay may be used to modify the overcurrent settings accordingly during starting.
Depending upon the magnitude and duration of the motor starting current, it may be
sufficient to simply block operation of instantaneous elements or, if the start duration is long,
the time delayed protection settings may also need to be raised. Hence, a combination of
both blocking and raising of settings of the relevant overcurrent stages may be adopted. The
CLP overcurrent settings in this case must be chosen with regard to the motor starting
characteristic.
As previously described, the CLP logic includes the option of raising the settings of the first
stage of the earth fault protection. This may be useful where instantaneous earth fault
protection is required to be applied to the motor. During conditions of motor starting, it is
likely that incorrect operation of the earth fault element would occur due to asymmetric CT
saturation. This is a result of the high level of starting current causing saturation of one or
more of the line CTs feeding the overcurrent and/or earth fault protection. The resultant
transient imbalance in the secondary line current quantities is thus detected by the residually
connected earth fault element. For this reason, it is normal to either apply a nominal time
delay to the element, or to utilise a series stabilising resistor.
The CLP logic may be used to allow reduced operating times or current settings to be
applied to the earth fault element under normal running conditions. These settings could then
be raised prior to motor starting, via the logic.
12.3 Earth Fault Protection applied to Transformers
Where an earth fault relay is residually connected on the primary side of a delta-star
transformer, no time delay is required for co-ordination purposes, due to the presence of the
delta winding. However, a nominal time delay or stabilising resistor is recommended, to
ensure transient stability during transformer energising.
The CLP logic may be used in a similar manner to that previously described for the motor
application.
It should be noted that this method will not provide stability in the event of asymmetric CT
saturation which occurs as a result of an unbalanced fault condition. If problems of this
nature are encountered, the best solution would still be the use of a stabilising resistor.
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13. SWITCH ONTO FAULT / TRIP ON RECLOSE PROTECTION (P123 ONLY)

13.1 General
In some feeder applications, fast tripping may be required if a fault is still present on the
feeder after the reclose of the circuit breaker (Close on to fault).
Some faults may not be cleared after a reclose due to the fact that the conditions that led to
the fault have not been removed from the feeder after a reclosing cycle or a manual trip, or
due to earthing clamps left on after a maintenance visit. In these cases, it may be desirable
to clear the fault condition in a quicker time, rather than to wait for the trip delay time DMT or
IDMT associated with the involved protection to elapse.
In the case of a CB being manually closed, a switch on to an existing fault may occur. This
situation is particularly critical because the overcurrent protection would not clear the fault
until the set time delay has elapsed. It is then desirable to clear the fault as fast as possible.
The SOTF acronym means Switch On To Fault.
The TOR acronym means Trip on Recloser.
Activation and setting of the SOTF/TOR function can be done under the AUTOMATIC
CTRL/SOTF submenu.
The crossing of I>> and I>>> thresholds initiate the SOTF function.
13.2 SOTF/ TOR description
Three types of signals can activate the SOTF/TOR function:
- a “Control Close” command generated by a digital input labelled “Man. Close”
- a command sent remotely and labelled “Control Close”
- a digital output labelled “AR Close”
The following diagram illustrates this functionality.
SOTF/TOR
tI >
tI >> >
tI >>>
Enable SOTF/TOR of { I>>

I>> >
Trip
AR close &
MAN close Pulse
> T t
TC close 500 ms > 0
Settable delay time
from 0 to 500ms
Enable SOTF/TOR of { I>>>
I>>>
in steps of 0.001 ms
AR close &
MAN close Pulse
> T
TC close 500 ms
P0572ENc
FIGURE 11 : LOGIC DIAGRAM OF THE SOTF
When at least one of these 3 signals have been detected, a fixed timer starts and lasts
500ms.
Once this fixed timer has elapsed and I>> or I>>> thresholds have been crossed, the
configurable timer named “t Sotf” starts. This configurable timer is particularly useful in
applications where selectivity for fault occurring in stage two or three is requested.
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This timer is also useful for cases where serious transient happen, where the three poles of
the CB do not close at the same time and in cases where the CB may not instantaneously
close.
This “t SOFT” can also be considered a trip delay time that substitutes the trip timer of the
threshold that has been crossed so that the time to trip is accelerated.
If a trip due to switch on to fault occurs during the reclaim time of the ARC, the trip will be
definitive and the ARC will be locked.
If the I>> and I>>> reset during the settable timer “t Sotf”, the SOTF/TOR function is reset.
The user can set the SOTF function under the AUTOMATIC CTRL/TRIP COMMAND
submenu and the AUTOMATIC CTRL/Output relays submenu.
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14. LOCAL / REMOTE MODE (P123 ONLY)

14.1 General
The goal of this feature is to be able to block commands sent remotely. This is done to
prevent any accidents or maloperation during maintenance work performed on site.
A digital input labelled “LOCAL MODE” is assigned to this feature. When this input is
energised, remote commands sent through communication networks (like setting
parameters, control command, etc.) will not be allowed. Nonetheless, note that even in Local
mode the synchronising time signal sent through the communication network is allowed as
this signal can’t cause operation of the output relays and can’t lead to the operation of the
circuit breaker.
When the logic input is not energised, writing commands sent remotely will be authorised.
All communication protocols available in the P123 have this feature implemented.
Along with this feature, a differentiation had to be made between a trip issued by the
protection elements and a trip issued remotely, as well as between the close command
issued remotely and the close command issued by the Auto-reclose function.
Indeed, “Control trip” (named “CTRL TRIP” in the relay menu) and “Control close” (named
“CTRL CLOSE” in the relay menu) are named this way to signify that a trip command has
been issued remotely.
“Autoreclose close” (named “CB Close” in the relay menu) command is named this way to
signify that the close command is issued by the autoreclose function.
“Protection trip” (named “TRIP” in the relay menu) means that the trip command has been
issued by the protection elements (time delay threshold crossing).
This is done to identify if the trip order has been issued by a remote command, by the
crossing of a time delay threshold or by the activation of the autoreclose function.
Commands sent remotely (CTRL TRIP and CTRL CLOSE) as well as commands sent by the
autoreclose function (CB Close) can be set to activate their own dedicated output relay (and
not necessarily the same output relay as the protection trip output RL1).
The trip order is issued if the protection trip (named “TRIP” in the relay menu) or a remote
control trip (named “CTRL TRIP”) is sent (OR gate).
The close order is issued if the Auto-reclose close command (named “CB CLOSE” in the
relay menu) or the control close command (named “CTRL CLOSE”) is sent (OR gate).
14.2 Setting
In the AUTOMATIC CTRL/TRIP COMMAND menu, TC item uses the “CTRL TRIP” function
to open the CB.
In the AUTOMATIC CTRL/Output relays menu, the “CTRL TRIP” and “CTRL CLOSE”
functions are assigned to remotely open and close the CB.
The “CB CLOSE” relay is assigned to close the CB by Autoreclose (ARC).
In order to keep the functionality of previous firmware versions, the user will have to assign
both “TRIP” and “CTRL TRIP” information to relay RL1, and to assign both “CTRL CLOSE”
and “CB CLOSE” information to the same auxiliary relay.
Here is an example of application.

In the following scheme, the user may assign the different signals to different relays: “TRIP”
signal may be assigned to the trip relay RL1, the “CTRL TRIP” signal to the auxiliary relay
number 2, the “CB CLOSE” signal to the auxiliary relay number 3 and the “CTRL CLOSE” to
the auxiliary relay number 4.
When the “Local” input is energised, all remote commands are blocked. When the “Local”
input is de-energised, remote control commands can be issued.
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DC V+ REMOTE: 1,2 closed; 7,8 closed; 3,4 open; 5,6 open

LOCAL: 3,4 closed; 5,6 closed; 1,2 open; 7,8 open
P123
Switch
REMOTE/LOCAL
RL 1
Control trip 1 2
Local trip
3 4
Local close 5 6
RL 3
7 8
Control close
RL 2
AR close
RL TRIP
Protection trip
P0573ENb
FIGURE 12 : EXAMPLE OF LOCAL/REMOTE APPLICATION

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15. AUXILIARY TIMERS (P122 & P123 ONLY)

Four auxiliary timers tAux1, tAux2, tAux3 and tAux4 (P123 only) are available and
associated to Aux1, Aux2, Aux3 and Aux4 logic inputs (refer to AUTOMAT. CRTL/INPUTS
menu). When these inputs are energised, the associated timers start and, when the set time
has elapsed, the associated output relays close (refer to AUTOMAT. CRTL/OUTPUTS
menu). Time delays can be independently set from 0 ms to 200 s.
NOTE : It is possible to allocate logic inputs of the MiCOM P120 & P121 to the
external information Aux1 and Aux2. Therefore, these inputs cannot
command output relays. Moreover, the tAux1 and tAux2 timers are
fixed and equal to 0. Thus the Aux1 and Aux2 inputs can only be used
for indication on the communication network.
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16. SETTING GROUP SELECTION (P122 & P123 ONLY)

MiCOM P122 and P123 relays have two setting groups associated to the protection
functions named PROTECTION G1 and PROTECTION G2. Only one group is active.
Switching between the groups can be done via:
− the relay front panel interface (CONFIGURATION/GROUP SELECT/ SETTING

GROUP 1 or 2),
− a dedicated logic input (AUTOMAT. CTRL/INPUT X/CHANGE SET) where X is

the chosen logic input,
− through the communications port (refer to Mapping Database for detailed

information).
To avoid any false trip, the change of setting group is only carried out when no protection
function is running (except the thermal overload function).
If a setting group change is received during any protection or automation function, it is stored
and executed after the last timer has elapsed.
The user can check which one of the active group is active looking under the OP
PARAMETERS menu.
The user can also assign the active group to an output relay. Using a normally open contact,
this means that:
− an open contact will indicate that the active group is Group 1
− a close contact will indicate that the active group is Group 2

Change of setting group done by a digital input
It is possible to change the setting group via the activation of a digital input (on level).
Warning: if the digital input that has been assigned to the change of setting group operates
on level (low or high), it is not possible to change the setting group via remote
communication or front panel.
SWITCH BETWEEN ACTIVE GROUPS :
When powering on the relay, the group selected (Group 1 or Group 2) corresponds to the
state of the logic input. This means:
A - With a Logic input configuration = 0
Group 1 = logic Input is not active
Group 2 = logic Input is active
If the programmed logic input is supplied with +V, then the active group will be G1.
If the programmed logic input is not supplied with +V , then the active group will be G2.
B - With a Logic input configuration = 1
Group 1 = logic Input is not active
Group 2 = logic Input is active
If the set logic input is energized with +V, then the active group will be G2.
If the set logic input is not energized with +V, then the active group will be G1.
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Priority
When changing parameters through the front panel, the priority is given to the user that
takes local control of the relay when entering a password. Change of setting group done via
a remote command is not allowed for as long as the password is active (5mn).
ORIGIN OF THE ORDER PRIORITY LEVEL

FRONT PANEL MAXIMUM
LOGIC INPUT MEDIUM
REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS MINIMUM
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17. MAINTENANCE MODE

This menu allows the user to verify the operation of the protection functions without actually
sending any external command (Tripping or signalling).
The selection of the maintenance mode is possible by logic input, control command (rear or
front port), or by front panel interface. The end of maintenance mode is done by logic input,
by control command or on the front panel interface time out (5 minutes) and by turning off
the power supply.
Maintenance Mode
YES
When this menu is activated (set to YES), the Alarm led will start to flash and the alarm
message “MAINTENANCE MODE” will be displayed. In this case, all the output contacts are
blocked, and no command can be issued to these contacts, even if a protection threshold
associated to one of these output contacts has been crossed.
(If a protection threshold is crossed, all associated LEDs will be ON, even the TRIP LED, if
the threshold is associated to the RL1).
RELAYS 8765W4321
CMD 000000000
This window allows the user to verify the external wiring to the relay output contacts. To do
this, the user just has to assign a 1 to any of the output contacts, and this will close the
contact and the continuity of the wiring can be verified.
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18. SELECTIVE SCHEME LOGIC (P122 & P123 ONLY)

The following figure describes the use of non-cascade protection schemes using the start
contacts from downstream relays to block operation of upstream relays.
In the case of Selective Overcurrent Logic (SOL), the start contacts are used to increase the
time delays of upstream relays, instead of blocking them. This provides an alternative
approach to achieving a non-cascade type of overcurrent scheme. It may be more familiar to
some utilities than the blocked overcurrent arrangement.
P0024ENa
FIGURE 13 : TYPICAL SCHEME LOGIC

The SOL function temporarily increase the time delay settings of the second and third stages
of phase overcurrent, derived and measured earth fault and sensitive earth fault protection
elements. This logic is initiated by energising the appropriate logic input (Log Sel1 or Log
Sel2) as selected in AUTOMAT.CRTL/INPUTS menu.
To allow time for a start contact to initiate a change of setting, the time settings of the second
and third stages should include a nominal delay. Guidelines for minimum time settings are
identical to those given for blocked overcurrent schemes.
The tSel1 and tSel2 timers can be independently set from 0 to 150 s.
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19. NEGATIVE SEQUENCE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION (P122 & P123

ONLY)
In traditional phase overcurrent protection schemes, overcurrent thresholds must be set
above maximum load current levels. This limits the sensibility of the relay. Most protection
schemes also use an earth fault element using residual current, which improves sensitivity
for earth faults. However, it can happen that some faults occur and stay undetected by such
schemes.
Any unbalanced fault condition will produce negative sequence current. Thus, a negative
phase sequence overcurrent element can detect both phase-to-phase and phase to earth
faults.
This section describes how negative phase sequence overcurrent protection may be applied
in conjunction with standard overcurrent and earth fault protection in order to solve some
problems of application.
• Negative phase sequence overcurrent elements is more sensitive to resistive phase-

to-phase faults, whereas phase overcurrent elements may not operate.
• In some applications, an earth fault relay may not be able to detect a residual current
because of the configuration of the network. For example, an earth fault relay
connected on the delta side of a delta-star transformer is unable to detect earth faults
on the star side. However, negative sequence current will be present on both sides of
the transformer in any fault condition, independently of the transformer configuration.
Therefore, negative phase sequence overcurrent element may be used to provide
time-delayed back-up protection for any uncleared asymmetrical faults.
• Where fuses are used to protect motors on rotating machines, a blown fuse produces
a large amount of negative sequence current. This is a dangerous condition for the
machine because negative phase sequence current generates overheating. Then, a
negative phase sequence overcurrent element may be used to back-up motor
protection relays.
• It may also be required to trigger an alarm to announce the presence of negative

phase sequence currents in the system. Operators are then prompted to investigate
the cause of the unbalance.
The negative phase sequence overcurrent elements have a current pick up settings I2> and
I2>>, and can be time-delayed using configurable timers tI2> and tI2>>.
19.1 I2> and I2>> Setting Guidelines
I2> and I2>> thresholds can be set under the PROTECTION G1 (2)/[46] Neg Seg 0C menu.
The current pick-up threshold I2> must be set to a value that is higher than the normal
negative phase sequence current because of the normal unbalance conditions on the
network. This can be done practically during the commissioning, using the
MEASUREMENTS menu of the relay to display the negative phase sequence current value.
Then, this value has to be increased by 20%.
Where negative phase sequence element is used to clear particular cases of uncleared
asymmetric faults, the threshold setting have to be calculated based on a fault analysis of
that particular system, due to the complexities involved. However, to ensure that the
protection element will operate, the current pick-up value has to be set to approximately 20%
below the lowest calculated negative phase sequence fault current for a specific remote
fault.
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It is essential to set correctly the time delay associated to this function. It should also be
noted that this element is used primarily as a back-up protection to other protective devices
or to provide an alarm. Therefore, this function is usually set with a long time delay.
Care must be made to ensure that the time delay is set above the operating time of any
other protection device (at minimum fault level) present on the system and that may react to
unbalanced faults, such as:
• Phase overcurrent elements
• Earth fault elements
• Broken conductor elements
• Negative phase sequence influenced thermal protection elements

tI2> and tI2>> timers associated to I2 threshold can be set under the menu PROTECTION
G1(2)/[46] Neg Seg OC.
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20. BROKEN CONDUCTOR DETECTION (P122 & P123 ONLY)

Most of the faults that affect a power system occur between one phase and the earth or
between two phases and the earth. These faults are shunt faults and are caused by
lightning discharges and other overvoltages generating flashovers. They may also arise from
birds on overhead lines or mechanical damage on underground cables, etc.
Such faults lead the current to increase appreciably and therefore they can easily be
detected in most applications. Open circuit faults are a different type of faults that can
happen in electrical networks. These faults can be caused by broken conductors, blown
fuses or misoperation of a pole of a circuit-breaker.
Series faults will not lead to an increase in phase current and therefore they can not be
easily detected by common overcurrent relays. However, this type of faults produce an
unbalance that creates negative phase sequence current, which can be detected.
The use of negative phase sequence overcurrent is then recommended to detect such faulty
conditions. However, on lightly loaded lines, the value of the negative sequence current
caused by a faulty condition may be very close to, or even inferior, to the full load steady
state unbalance generated by CT errors, load unbalance, etc. As a consequence, a negative
sequence protection element would not work for low level of loads.
As a solution, MiCOM P122 and P123 have a protection element that measures the ratio
between the negative and the positive phase sequence current (I2/I1). Using this ratio
instead of the measure of I2 only, the relay will be able to detect a faulty condition
independently on the level of load on the network, since the ratio is approximately constant
with variations in load current. It is then possible to get a more sensitive setting.
NOTE: the Broken conductor function is inhibited if the current value flowing
in each one of the three phases is inferior to 10% of the nominal
current.
Setting Guidelines
On single point earthed power systems, there is a low zero sequence current flow and the
ratio I2/I1 that flows is close to100%. On multiple earthed power systems, (assuming that the
impedances in each sequence network are equals), the ratio I2/I1 will be equal to 50%.
It is possible to calculate the ratio of I2/I1 corresponding to various system impedances,
according to the following equations:
I1F = Erreur !
I2F = Erreur !
Where :
Eg = System Voltage
Z0 = Zero sequence impedance
Z1 = Positive sequence impedance
Z2 = Negative sequence impedance
Therefore :
Erreur != Erreur !
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As a consequence, for an open circuit in a particular part of the system, I2/I1 can be
determined from the ratio between the zero sequence and the negative sequence
impedance. It must be noted however, that this ratio may vary depending on the location of
the fault. It is therefore desirable to apply a setting that is as sensitive as possible.
Practically, the levels of standing negative phase sequence current present on the system
guide the choice of this minimum setting. A system study, or the use of measurement data of
the relay during commissioning stage are two ways to determine this minimum setting. If the
latter method is chosen, it is important to take measurements during maximum load
conditions, to be sure that all single phase loads are taken into account.
When sensitive settings are used, it is probable that the element will operate for any
unbalance condition occurring on the system (for example, during a single pole autoreclose
cycle). Therefore, a long time delay is necessary to ensure co-ordination with other
protective devices. It is common to set the time delay to 60 seconds.
The setting range of the Broken Conductor feature is described in the following table:
DEFAULT SETTING RANGE IN STEPS

MENU
SETTING MIN MAX OF
AUTOMAT. CTRL
Brkn Cond.? NO NO YES
tBC 1 1s 14 400 s 1s
RATIO I2/I1 20 % 20 % 100 % 1%
20.1 Example of Setting

The following information comes from a the relay commissioning report;
Ifull load = 500A
I2 = 50A
Then:
I2/I1 = 50/500 = 0.1
To tolerate some margin and load variations, it is typical to set this value at 200% above this
value: Therefore, RATIO I2/I1 = 20%
Set tBC at 60s to allow short circuits to be cleared by time delayed protections.
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21. DESCRIPTION AND SETTING GUIDE OF THE AUTORECLOSE

FUNCTION (P123 ONLY)
21.1 Introduction
An analysis of faults on overhead line network has shown that 80-90% are transient in
nature.
A transient fault, such as an insulator flashover, is a self clearing ‘non-damage’ fault. This
type of fault can be cleared by the immediate tripping of one or more circuit breakers to
isolate the fault, and does not reappear when the line is re-energised. Lightning is the most
common cause of transient faults. Other causes are clashing conductors and debris blown
by the wind. The remaining 10 - 20% of faults are either non-permanent (arcing fault) or
permanent.
A small tree branch falling on the line could cause a non-permanent fault. Here the
immediate trip will not clear the fault, and the use of the recloser may be necessary to clear
it. Permanent faults could caused by broken conductors, transformer faults, cable faults or
machine faults which must be located and repaired before the supply can be restored.
Most of the time, if the faulty line is immediately tripped, and the fault arc has sufficient time
to de-ionise, reclose of the circuit breakers will result in the line being successfully re-
energised. Autoreclose schemes are used to automatically reclose a switching device once a
time delay has elapsed and starting after the CB has opened.
On HV/MV distribution networks, the autoreclose function is used mainly for radial feeders
where system stability problems do not generally arise. Using the autoreclose bring the
following advantages:
• Minimises time of interruption suffered by the consumer.
• Reduces operating costs. Indeed, less man hours are needed to repair damages
caused by the fault and it offers the possibility to have running substations unattended.
Thanks to the automatic autorecloser, instantaneous protection can be used, which
means shorter time to clear the fault and so helps to minimise damages and to reduce
the number of permanent faults.
As 80% of faults in overhead lines are transient, the use of the autorecloser is very
advantageous. Automatic autorecloser allow a substation to operate unattended. The
number of visits on site to manually reclose a circuit breaker after a fault can then be
substantially reduced. This feature constitutes therefore an important advantage for
substations supervised remotely.
The autorecloser is of great benefit function gives an important benefit on circuits using time
graded protection, in that it allows the use of instantaneous protection to give a high speed
first trip. With fast tripping, the duration of the power arc resulting from an overhead line fault
is reduced to a minimum, thus lessening the chance of damage to the line, which might
otherwise cause a transient fault to develop into a permanent fault.
Using short time delay protection also prevents blowing of fuses and reduces circuit breaker
maintenance by eliminating pre-arc heating when clearing transient faults.
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The next figure shows an example of 4 autoreclose cycles (maximum numbers of allowed
cycles) to the final trip:
tD1, tD2, tD3, tD4 = dead time 1, 2, 3 and 4 timers
tR = Reclaim time
O = CB open
C = CB closed
Current
O C O C O C O C O final trip
I threshold
td1 tr td2 tr td3 tr td4 tr

In
Time
Fault P0031ENa
FIGURE 14 : TYPICAL AUTORECLOSE CYCLES

It should be noted that when short time delay protection is used with autoreclose, the
scheme is normally arranged to block the instantaneous protection after the first trip.
Therefore, if the fault persists after re-closing time graded protection will give discriminative
tripping with fuses or other protection devices, resulting in the isolation of the faulted section.
However, for certain applications, where the majority of the faults are likely to be transient, it
is not uncommon to allow more than one instantaneous trip before the instantaneous
protection is blocked.
Some schemes allow a number of re-closings and time graded trips after the first
instantaneous trip, which may result in the burning out and clearance of non-permanent
faults. Such an approach may also be used to allow fuses to operate in teed feeders where
the fault current is low.
When considering feeders which consist partly of overhead lines and partly of underground
cables, any decision to apply the autoreclose function would be influenced by all data known
on the frequency of transient faults. When a significant proportion of the faults are
permanent, the advantages of the autoreclose are small, particularly since re-closing on to a
faulty cable is likely to aggravate the damage.
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21.2 Description of the function

21.2.1 Autorecloser activation
The autoreclose function of the MiCOM P123 is available only if the following conditions are
verified :
• The auxiliary contact of the CB status 52a must be connected to the relay.
Refer to the AUTOMAT. CTRL/Inputs menu
• The trip output relay RL1 must not be latched to the earth and/or phase protection
function.
Refer to the AUTOMAT. CTRL/Latch functions menu
NOTE : If the auxiliary supply is lost during an autoreclose cycle, the
autoreclose function is totally disabled.
21.2.2 Autoreclose menu
The setting of the Autoreclose function is described in the following table:
The same settings apply for the Menu PROTECTION G2.
MENU TEXT SETTING RANGE STEP SIZE

PROTECTION G1 MIN MAX
Autoreclose ? NO YES
Ext CB Fail ? NO YES
Ext CB Fail Time 10 ms 600 s 10 ms
Ext Block ? NO YES
tD1 10 ms 300 000 ms 10 ms
tD2 10 ms 300 000 ms 10 ms
tD3 10 ms 600 000 ms 10 ms
tD4 10 ms 600 000 ms 10 ms
Reclaim Time tR 20 ms 600 000 ms 10 ms
Inhib Time tI 20 ms 600 000 ms 10 ms
Phase Cycles 0 4 1
E/Gnd Cycles 0 4 1
CYCLES 4321
tI> 1201
CYCLES 4321
tI>> 1211
CYCLES 4321
tI>>> 1110
CYCLES 4321
tIe> 0111
CYCLES 4321
tIe>> 1121
CYCLES 4321
tIe>>> 1111
CYCLES 4321
tAux1 1112
CYCLES 4321
tAux2 0101
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Example of setting :
CYCLES 4321
tI> 1201
4321 are the cycles associated to the trip on tI> pick up
1201 are the actions to be executed after the tI> time delay has elapsed :
0= no action on autorecloser : definitive trip
1= trip on tI> pick up, followed by a reclosing cycle
2= no trip on tI> pick up : and this whatever the setting is in the AUTOMAT.
CRTL/Trip commands/Trip tI> menu.
In addition to these settings, the user will be able to fully link the autoreclose function to the
protection function using the menus PROTECTION G1/Phase OC and
PROTECTION/E/Gnd. Refer to Chapter 3 of the Technical Guide.
21.2.3 Logic Functions
21.2.3.1 Logic Inputs
The autoreclose function has four inputs that can be assigned to the autoreclose logic.
These inputs can be opto-isolated inputs configured for that under the AUTOMAT. CTRL
menu. External contacts can then be wired to be used as an input and influence the
autorecloser scheme. These 4 inputs are described hereafter.
21.2.3.2 External CB fail
Most of circuit breakers are only able to provide only one trip-close-trip cycle. As a
consequence, it is necessary to verify if there is enough power to reclose the CB. The state
of the CB (healthy or failed) can be checked using an input that has been assigned to the
“CB FLT” function. If on completion of the dead time, the CB FLT input indicates that there
is not enough energy availableduring the time tCFE, a lockout occur and the CB remains
open.
This function is disabled if not assigned under the PROTECTION G1/Autoreclose menu
(function CB FLT set to NO).
21.2.3.3 External starting orders
Two independent and programmable inputs (AUTOMAT.CTRL/INPUTS menu) can be used
to initiate the autorecloser function from an external device (such as an existing overcurrent
relay). These logic inputs may be used independently and also in parallel with the MiCOM
P123 Overcurrent settings.
These external orders can be independently disabled by not assigning the functions in the
PROTECTION G1/Autoreclose/CYCLES tAux1 and PROTECTION
G1/Autoreclose/CYCLES tAux2 menus.
21.2.3.4 External blocking order
The Block –79 input can be set under the AUTOMAT.CTRL/INPUTS menu. This input can
block the autoreclose function and cause a lock-out if the autorecloser function is in
progress. It can be used when a protection is needed without requiring the use of the
autorecloser function.
A typical example is on a transformer feeder, where the autoreclose may be initiated from
the feeder protection but need to be blocked from the transformer protection side.
These external orders can be disabled by not assigning the function in the
PROTECTION/Autoreclose/Ext Block menu.
21.2.3.5 Autoreclose Logic Outputs
The following output signals can be assigned to relay outputs or to LEDs to provide
information about the status of the auto Reclose cycle. These outputs are described
hereafter.
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21.2.3.6 Autoreclose in progress

The "Autoreclose in progress" signal is present during the complete reclose cycles from
protection initiation to the end of the reclaim time or lockout.
The "Autoreclose in progress" information is allocated to a LED in the
CONFIGURATION/Led/Recloser Run menu.
The "Autoreclose in progress" information is allocated to the output relays in the
AUTOMAT.CTRL/Output Relays/79 Run menu.
21.2.3.7 Final trip
The "Final trip" signal indicates that a complete autoreclose cycle has been completed and
that the fault has been cleared. The "Final trip" signal can be reset after a manual closing of
the CBafter the inhibit time (tI).
This inhibit time (tI) can be set under the menu PROTECTION G1/Autoreclose/Inhib Time.
The "Final trip" signal can be assigned to the output relays under the menu
AUTOMAT.Ctrl/Output Relays/79 Trip.
The "Final trip" signal can be assigned to a LED under the menu
CONFIGURATION/Led/Recloser Blocked.
21.2.4 Autoreclose logic description
The autoreclose function provides the ability to automatically control the autorecloser. This
function can perform two, three or four shot cycle. The parameters Phase Cycles numbers
and E/Gnd Cycles numbers are used to enter the number of shots chosen. Dead times for
all the shots (reclose attempts) can be independently adjusted.
The number of shots is directly related to the type of faults likely to occur on the system and
the voltage level of the system. Generally, on medium voltage networks where the
percentage of transient and non-permanent faults is likely to be high, a multi-shot
autoreclose device will increase the possibility for the distribution line to be successfully re-
energised after the reclosure of the circuit breaker.
The crossing of a protection element (phase or earth) will trigger the autoreclose provided
circuit breaker was closed before that. The dead time (Dead Time tD1, Dead Time tD2,
Dead Time tD3, Dead Time tD4) starts when the CB has tripped (when the 52a input has
disappeared).
At the end of the relevant dead time, a CB close signal is sent, provided that certain system
conditions are met. For example, the spring that allows the circuit breaker to close should be
fully charged. The CB FLT input provides this information . The CB close signal dropped off
as soon as the circuit breaker closes.
The reclaim time (Reclaim Time) starts when the CB has closed.
If the circuit breaker does not trip again, the autoreclose function resets at the end of the
reclaim time.
If the protection operates during the reclaim time, the relay either advances to the next shot
that is programmed in the autoreclose cycle, or, if all the programmed reclose attempts have
been accomplished, it locks out.
The total number of reclosures is displayed under the MEASUREMENT menu. This value
can be reset to zero pressing the key "C" (Clear) in the MEASUREMENTS/Reclose Stats
menu.
21.2.5 Autoreclose Inhibit Following Manual Close
The “Inhib Time tI” timer can be used to block the autoreclose being initiated after the CB is
manually closed onto a fault. The Autoreclose is blocked during the “Inhib Time tI“ following
manual CB Closure.
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21.2.6 Recloser lockout

If the protection element operates during the reclaim time, following the final reclose attempt,
the relay will lockout and the autoreclose function is disabled until the lockout condition
resets.
The lockout condition can reset by a manual closing after the "Inhib Time tI".
The Autoreclose can also be locked out using a CB FLT input. The external information can
be generated by the spring of the CB is not charged or suffers a low gas.This CB FLT
information can be issued from the "not charged" or "Low gas pressure" indications of CB
springs.
Note that Autoreclose can also be locked by :
• The fact that the CB doesn’t open after tBf delay (CB Fail)
• An operating time that is above programmed thresholds.

21.2.7 Setting group change lockout
The change of setting groups on MiCOM P122 and P123 is only possible if there are no
protection or automation functions running (except the thermal overload function). During the
autorecloser cycle, if the relay receives an order to change setting groups, this order is kept
in memory, and will only be executed after the timer has elapsed.
21.3 Setting Guidelines
21.3.1 Number Of Shots
There is no perfect rule to define the number of shots for a particular application. For
medium voltage systems it is common to use two or three autoreclose shots. However, in
some countries, for specific applications, the use of four shots is not uncommon. The
advantage of using four shots is that the final dead time can be set for a time long enough to
allow thunderstorms to stop before definitive final reclose. This scheme prevents
unnecessary lockout caused by consecutive transient faults.
Typically, the first trip, and sometimes the second, are caused by the instantaneous
protection. Since 80% of faults are transient, the following trips will be time delayed, and all
will have increasing dead times to clear non-permanent faults.
In order to determine the number of shots required, it is important to take into account the
following factors.
The first factor is the ability for the circuit breaker to perform several trip-close operations in a
short time and, the effect of these operations on the maintenance period.
If the statistics made on a particular system reveal a moderate percentage of non-permanent
faults which could be burned out, two or more shots are justified. In addition to this, if fused
‘tees’ are used and the fault level is low, the timer of the fuses may not discriminate with the
main IDMT relay and it would then be useful to have several shots. The use of several shots
would then be useful, as this would warm up the fuse to a such extent that it would
eventually blow before the main protection operated.
21.3.2 Dead Timer Setting
It is important to take the following factors into consideration when setting the dead timer.
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21.3.2.1 Load
Due to the great diversity of load which may exist on a system, it may be very difficult to
optimise the dead time. However, it is possible to study each type of load separately and
thereby be able to define a typical dead time. Hereafter are presented the most common
types of loads.
Synchronous motors tolerate only extremely short interruptions of supply without loss of
synchronism. In practice, it is desirable to disconnect the motor from the supply in the event
of a fault; the dead time should be sufficient to allow the motor no-volt device to operate.
Typically, a minimum dead time of 0.2-0.3 seconds is recommended to allow this device to
operate.
Induction motors, on the other hand, can withstand supply interruptions, up to a maximum of
0.5 seconds and re-accelerate successfully. In general dead times of 3-10 seconds are
normally satisfactory, but there may be special cases for which additional time is required to
allow the reset of manual controls and safety devices.
Loss of supply of lighting circuits, such as street lighting, can lead to important safety
problems. A 10 seconds loss of supply may be dangerous for car circulation. Regarding
domestic customers, the main consideration is linked to the inconvenience caused.
An important criteria for many power utilities is the number of minutes lost per year to
customers which will be reduced on feeders using the autorecloser and will also be affected
by the dead time settings used.
21.3.2.2 Circuit Breaker
For high speed autoreclose, the minimum dead time of the power system depends on the
minimum time delay imposed by the circuit breaker during a trip and reclose operation.
Since a circuit breaker is a mechanical device, it has an inherent contact separation time.
This operating time for a modern circuit breaker is usually within the 50-100ms range, but
could be longer with older designs.
After a trip, the mechanism need some time to reset before applying a close pulse. This
reset time varies depending on the circuit breaker, but lasts typically 0.1 seconds.
Once the circuit breaker has reset, the breaker can start to close. The period of time
between the energisation of the closing mechanism and the making of the contacts is called
closing time. Because of the time constant of a solenoid closing mechanism and the inertia
of the plunger, a solenoid closing mechanism may take 0.3s. A spring operated breaker, on
the other hand, can close in less than 0.2 seconds.
Where high speed reclosing is required, for the majority of medium voltage applications, the
circuit breaker mechanism dictates itself the minimum dead time. However, the fault de-
ionising time may also have to be considered.
High speed autoreclose may be required to maintain stability on a network that has two or
more power sources. For high speed autoreclose, the system disturbance time should be
minimised using fast protection, <50 ms, such as distance or feeder differential protection
and fast circuit breakers < 100 ms. Fast fault clearance can reduce the time for the fault arc
to de-ionise.
To ensure stability between two sources, a dead time of <300 ms is typically required.
Considering only the CB, this minimum time corresponds to the reset time of the the
mechanism plus the CB closing time. Thus, a solenoid mechanism is not adapted for high
speed autoreclose due to the fact that the closing time is generally too long.
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21.3.2.3 Fault De-ionising Time

For high speed autoreclose, the time to de-ionise faults may be the factor the most important
when considering the dead time. This is the time required for the ionised air to disperse
around the fault position so that the insulation level of the air is restored. This time may be
around the following value:
De-ionising time = (10.5 + ((system voltage in kV)/34.5)) / frequency
For 66 kV = 0.25 s (50Hz)
For 132 kV = 0.29 s (50 Hz)
21.3.2.4 Protection Reset
It is essential that the protection fully resets during the dead time, so that correct time
discrimination is maintained after reclose on to a fault. For high speed autoreclose,
instantaneous reset of protection is required.
Typical 11/33kV dead time settings in the UK are as follow:
1st dead time = 5 - 10 seconds
2nd dead time = 30 seconds
3rd dead time = 60 - 100 seconds
4th dead time (uncommon in the UK, however used in South Africa) = 60 - 100 seconds
21.3.3 Reclaim Timer Setting
The following factors influence the choice of the reclaim timer:
• Supply continuity - Large reclaim times can result in unnecessary lockout for transient
faults.
• Fault incidence/Past experience - Small reclaim times may be required where there is
a high incidence of lightning strikes to prevent unnecessary lockout for transient faults.
• Charging time of the spring - For high speed autoreclose, the reclaim time may be set
longer than the spring charging time to ensure that there is sufficient energy in the
circuit breaker to perform a trip-close-trip cycle. For delayed autoreclose, this setting is
of no need as the dead time can be extended by an extra CB healthy check window
time if there is insufficient energy in the CB. If there is insufficient energy after the
check window time the relay will lockout.
• Switchgear Maintenance - Excessive operation resulting from short reclaim times can
mean shorter maintenance periods. A minimum reclaim time of 5s may be needed to
give sufficient time to the CB to recover after a trip and close before it can perform
another trip-close-trip cycle.
The reclaim time must be long enough to allow any time delayed protection leading to
autoreclose to operate. Failure to do so can cause the autoreclose scheme to reset too soon
and the reactivation of the instantaneous protection.
If that were the case, a permanent fault would look like some transient faults, caused by
continuous autorecloses. Applying a protection against excessive fault frequency lockout is
an additional precaution that can solve this problem.
It is possible to obtain short reclaim times by blocking the reclaim time from the protection
start signals. If short reclaim times are to be used, then the switchgear rating may dictate the
minimum reclaim time. The advantage of a short reclaim time is that there are less lockouts
of the CB, and therefore the number of maintenance visits periods would be reduced.
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Sensitive earth fault protection is used to detect high resistance earth faults. The time delay
of such protections is usually a long time delay, typically about 10-15s. If autoreclose is
generated by the SEF protection, this timer must be taken into account when deciding the
value of the reclaim time, if the reclaim time is not blocked by an SEF protection start signal.
Sensitive earth faults, caused by a broken overhead conductor in contact with dry ground or
a wood fence are rarely transient faults and may be dangerous to people.
It is therefore common practice to block the autoreclose using the sensitive earth fault
protection and lockout the circuit breaker.
Where motor-wound spring closed circuit breakers are used, the reclaim time must be at
least as long as the spring winding time for high speed autoreclose to ensure that the
breaker can perform a trip-close-trip cycle.
A typical 11/33kV reclaim time is 3-10 seconds, this prevents unnecessary lockout during
thunderstorms. However, times up to 60-180 seconds maybe used.
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22. CIRCUIT BREAKER STATE MONITORING

An operator at a remote location requires a reliable indication of the state of the switchgear.
Without an indication that each circuit breaker is either open or closed, the operator has
insufficient information to decide on switching operations. The MiCOM
P120/P121/P122/P123 relays incorporate a circuit breaker state monitoring, giving an
indication of the position of the circuit breaker.
This indication is available either on the relay front panel (P122 - P123 only) or via the
communication network.
The positions of the CB can be selected under the AUTOMAT.CTRL/Inputs and
CONFIGURATION/Led menu.
Further, the MiCOM P122 and P123 relays are able to inform the operator that the CB has
not opened following a remote trip command (refer section “CB FAIL protection”).
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23. CIRCUIT BREAKER CONDITION MONITORING (P122 & P123 ONLY)

Periodic maintenance of circuit breakers is necessary to ensure that the trip circuit and that
the mechanism operates correctly, and also that the interrupting capability has not been
compromised due to previous fault interruptions. Generally, such maintenance is based on a
fixed time interval, or a fixed number of fault current interruptions. These methods of
monitoring circuit breaker condition give a rough indication only and can lead to excessive
maintenance.
The relays record various statistics related to each circuit breaker trip operation, allowing a
more accurate assessment of the circuit breaker condition. These monitoring features are
discussed in the following section.
23.1 Circuit Breaker Condition Monitoring Features
For each circuit breaker trip operation the relay records statistics as shown in the following
table taken from the relay menu. The RECORDS/CB Monitoring menu cells shown are
counter values only.
This information is for reading only.
MENU TEXT
CB Monitoring
CB Opening Time Display the CB opening time (Note 1)
CB Closing Time Display the CB closing time (Note 2)
CB Operations Display the number of opening commands executed by the CB
ΣAmps(n) IA Display the summation of the Amps (or square Amps)
interrupted by the CB phase A
Σ Amps(n) IB Display the summation of the Amps (or square Amps)
interrupted by the CB phase B
Σ Amps(n) IC Display the summation of the Amps (or square Amps)
interrupted by the CB phase C
NOTE 1: the CB opening time is measured between the trip command (Trip
output relay) and the change of position of O/O (52a).
NOTE 2: the CB closing time is measured between the closing command
(output auxiliary relay) and the change of position of O/O (52a).
The above counters in the CB condition monitoring function may be reset to zero, for
example, following a maintenance inspection and overhaul. The following table, detailing the
options available for the CB condition monitoring, is taken from the relay menu. It includes
the setup of the current broken facility and those features which can be set to raise an alarm
or CB lockout.
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All the settings are available in the AUTOMAT.CTRL/CB supervision menu.
SETTING RANGE
MENU TEXT STEP SIZE
MIN MAX
CB Supervision
CB Open S’vision No Yes
CB Open Time 50 ms 1 000 ms 50 ms
CB Close S’vision No Yes
CB Close Time 50 ms 1 000 ms 50 ms
CB Open Alarm ? No Yes
CB Open NB 0 50 000 1
ΣAmps (n) ? No Yes
ΣAmps (n) 0 4 000 E6 1 E6
n 1 2 1
t Open Pulse 100 ms 5 000 ms 100 ms
t Close Pulse 100 ms 5 000 ms 100 ms
The circuit breaker condition monitoring counters will be updated every time the relay issues
a trip command. In cases where the breaker is tripped by an external protection device it is
also possible to update the CB condition monitoring. This is achieved by allocating one of the
logic inputs or via the communication to accept a trigger from an external device.
23.2 Setting guidelines
23.2.1 Setting the Σ In Thresholds

Where overhead lines are prone to frequent faults and are protected by oil circuit breakers
(OCB’s), oil changes account for a large proportion of the life cycle cost of the switchgear.
Generally, oil changes are performed at a fixed interval of circuit breaker fault operations.
However, this may result in premature maintenance where fault currents tend to be low, and
hence oil degradation is slower than expected.
The Σ In counter monitors the cumulative severity of the duty placed on the interrupter
allowing a more accurate assessment of the circuit breaker condition to be made.
For OCB’s, the dielectric withstand of the oil generally decreases as a function of Σ I2t. This
is where ‘I’ is the fault current broken, and ‘t’ is the arcing time within the interrupter tank (not
the interrupting time). As the arcing time cannot be determined accurately, the relay would
normally be set to monitor the sum of the broken current squared, by setting n = 2.
For other types of circuit breaker, especially those operating on higher voltage systems,
practical evidence suggests that the value of n = 2 may be inappropriate. In such
applications n’ may be set to 1.
An alarm in this instance may be indicative of the need for gas/vacuum interrupter HV
pressure testing, for example.
It is imperative that any maintenance programme must be fully compliant with the switchgear
manufacturer’s instructions.
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23.2.2 Setting the Number of Operations Thresholds

Every operation of a circuit breaker results in some degree of wear for its components. Thus,
routine maintenance, such as oiling of mechanisms, may be based upon the number of
operations. Suitable setting of the maintenance threshold will allow an alarm to be raised,
indicating when preventative maintenance is due.
Should maintenance not be carried out, the relay can be set to lockout the autoreclose
function on reaching a operations threshold. This prevents further reclosure when the circuit
breaker has not been maintained to the standard demanded by the switchgear
manufacturer’s maintenance instructions.
Certain circuit breakers, such as oil circuit breakers (OCB’s) can only perform a certain
number of fault interruptions before requiring maintenance attention. This is because each
fault interruption causes carbonising of the oil, degrading its dielectric properties.
23.2.3 Setting the Operating Time Thresholds
Slow CB operation is also indicative of the need for mechanism maintenance. Therefore,
alarm is provided and is settable in the range of 100 ms to 5 s. This time is set in relation to
the specified interrupting time of the circuit breaker.
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24. UNDERCURRENT PROTECTION FUNCTION (P122 & P123 ONLY)

MiCOM P122 & P123 relays include 2 undercurrent elements. One is dedicated for the CB
fail detection (see CB failure protection section).
The other one can be used to provide additional protective functions to prevent
damage/further damage to the power system. This function allows typical applications such
as loss of load.
Alarm
indication
Ia under
I< threshold
Ib under tI< 0
I< threshold >=1
& Output
Ic under Relays
I< threshold Digital
Input 52a P0032ENa
FIGURE 15 : UNDERCURRENT PROTECTION LOGIC

The undercurrent protection function is available only if the auxiliary contact of the CB status
is connected to the relay. A logic input should be energised via the 52a contact of the CB.
In this way a logic input (1 to 5 for P123, 1 to 3 for P122) is allocated to the 52a function. See
the AUTOMAT. CTRL/ Inputs x menu.
An alarm is given when :
− at least one of the 3 phase current is detected under the threshold I<
− and the CB is closed.

When the alarm condition is present and lasts longer than the set time tI<, one or more
output relay can be energised.
See the AUTOMAT. CTRL/trip commands/Trip tI< menu to assign tI< to the trip output
relay RL1.
See the AUTOMAT. CTRL/Output Relays/ tI< menu to assign tI< to the auxiliary output
relay RL2 to RL8 (to RL6 for P122).
I< threshold can be set under the PROTECTION G1(2)/Undercurrent/ I< menu from 2% to
100% of the rated current In.
tI< time can be set under the PROTECTION G1(2)/Undercurrent/ tI< menu from 0 to 150s.
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25. CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE PROTECTION : CBF (P122 & P123 ONLY)
When a fault is detected, one or more main protection elements will issue a trip order to the
associated circuit breaker(s). To isolate the fault, and prevent (heavier) damage on the
power system it is essential that the circuit breaker operates correctly.
On power systems, a fault that is not clear quickly enough threatens the stability of the
system. It is therefore common practice to install circuit breaker failure protection, which
monitors that the circuit breaker has opened within a reasonable period of time. If the fault
current has not been eliminated after the set time delay, the breaker failure protection (CBF)
will send a signal.
The CBF protection can be used to back-trip upstream circuit breakers to ensure that the
fault is correctly isolated. The CBF protection can also eliminate all blocking orders
associated to logic selectivity.
CB Fail Enabled
Any Trip
tBF CB Fail Alarm
1 S
Q
External CBF R
Initiate
CBF Ia<
CBF Ib<
CBF Ic<
P0428ENa
FIGURE 16 : CB FAIL PRINCIPLE

25.1 Circuit Breaker Failure Protection mechanism
Hereafter is described how the CB failure protection available in MiCOM P122 & P123 relays
works.
The t BF timer is initiated when a trip order is given to the output relay RL1. Note that the trip
order can be issued either by a protection element, or by a logic input. Then the relay
monitors the current signal of each phase and compares each phase current signal with the
bandzone made by the undercurrent I< threshold. This threshold value can be set under the
AUTOMAT. CTRL/CB FAIL menu.
Once the t BF timer has been initiated, the relay detects the first time that the current goes
out of the I< bandzone. When the relay detects this transition, it initiates an other timer. This
timer is of fixed duration and equivalent to 20 samples.
The relay sampling rate being 32 samples by cycle, this timer is of 12,5 ms duration for
system at 50 Hz and 10,4 ms for a system at 60 Hz. During this period of time, the relay is
checking if the current goes out the I< bandzone again. In case that the current is not
eliminated, the current signal should again go out the I< bandzone, and this after half a
cycle, i-e 16 samples (10ms at 50Hz).
Each time the relay detects that the current goes out the I< bandzone, the relay re-initiates
again the timer ( of a 20 samples). In this 20 samples time window, the relay checks that the
current signal going out the I< bandzone is in opposite way than the first one.
• If there is no current signal going out in opposite way compared to the first one, the
relay considers that there is an opened CB pole condition. The « CB pole open »
internal signal is initiated.
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• If there is a current signal going out in opposite way compared to the first one, the
relay considers that the pole of the CB is not yet open. The « CB pole closed » internal
signal is maintained.
Once the t BF time delay has elapsed, the relay checks the internal state of each pole of the
circuit breaker. If one or several internal poles are not opened, the relay then declares that
the CB has failed. The “CB FAIL” message is displayed.
Note that it is possible to initiate the CB fail detection function by a digital input without
having any trip order being given by the relay. In this case, the tBF timer starts its countdown
when receiving this digital input signal. If the CB is not opened (by an another protection
relay) once the tBF has elapsed, the relay declares that the CB has failed.
The user can associate the digital input to the "CB Fail detection" under the AUTOMAT.
CTRL/Inputs menu.
Figure 17 hereafter shows the start of the CB Fail detection after a trip order was sent:
Trip order
t BF timer
20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples
I< threshold
I< threshold
20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples

P0033ENa
FIGURE 17 : CB FAIL DETECTION PRINCIPLE

Figure 18 hereafter shows the normal opening of the CB before tBF has elapsed. In this
case, no CB fail alarm is given.
CB pole opened
detection
« CB pole closed » internal signal
Trip order
t BF timer
20 samples 20 samples 20 samples
I< threshold
I< threshold
P0034ENa
20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples
FIGURE 18 : CB OPEN BEFORE tBF EXPIRED

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Figure 19 hereafter shows a CB failure condition. After the t BF timer elapses, the relay
doesn’t detect the opening of the CB pole. Therefore, a CB FAIL signal is given.
CB failed
« CB FAIL » signal
« CB pole closed » internal signal
Trip order
t BF timer
20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples
I< threshold
I< threshold
20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples P0035ENa
FIGURE 19 : CB NOT YET OPEN BEFORE tBF EXPIRED

Figure 20 hereafter shows an other case of normal CB operation. Once the fault is cleared,
the phase current signal takes time to decrease due to the de-magnetisation of the phase
CT. It is a typical case for TPY class CTs which are built with air gap in their magnetic core.
Before the drop off of the t BF timer, the relay has detected an opening of the CB pole, thus
no CB failure signal is given as it is required. A basic Breaker Failure element based on an
simple undercurrent element would detect a false CB failure condition as the current signal
value is outside the I< bandzone at the t BF timer drop off.
NOTE : Both « CB pole closed » and « CB pole opened » internal signals
mentioned in the above diagrams are derived from the Circuit Breaker
Failure function algorithm. They are not affected by the status of the
relay opto-inputs wired to the 52a and 52b CB auxiliary contacts.
« CB pole opened »
detection
« CB pole closed» internal signal
Trip order
t BF timer
20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples
I< threshold
I< threshold
20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples 20 samples P0036ENa
FIGURE 20 : DE-ENERGIZATION OF THE CT PHASE

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The selection in the relay menu is grouped as follows:
SETTING RANGE
MENU TEXT STEP SIZE
MIN MAX
CB Fail ? No Yes
tBF 0.03 s 10 s 10 ms
I< 0.02 In In 0.01 In
25.2 Typical settings

25.2.1 Breaker Fail Timer Settings
A typical timer setting used with a 2 ½ cycle circuit breaker is around 150 ms.
25.2.2 Breaker Fail Undercurrent Settings
The phase undercurrent settings (I<) must be set to a value that is under the load current, to
ensure that I< operation indicates that the circuit breaker pole is open. A typical setting for
overhead line or cable circuits is 20% In, with 5% In common for generator circuit breaker
CBF.
NOTE: The reset time of P122 and P123 is around 15 ms.
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26. TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISION (P122 & P123 ONLY)

The trip circuit extends beyond the relay enclosure and passes through more components,
such as fuse, wires, relay contacts, auxiliary switch contact and so on.
These complications, coupled with the importance of the circuit, have directed attention to its
supervision.
The simplest arrangement for trip circuit supervision contains a healthy trip lamp in series
with a resistance placed in parallel with a trip output relay contacts of the protection device.
26.1 Trip Circuit Supervision mechanism
The Trip Circuit Supervision function included in the MiCOM P122 and P123 relays is
described below:
WARNING: SINCE HARDWARE 5 (NAMED ALSO PHASE II), THE VALUES USED IN
THE CALCULATION OF THE EXTERNAL RESISTOR NEEDED FOR THE
TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISION HAVE CHANGED.
A logic input is programmed to the AUTOMAT. CTRL/CB Supervision/TC Supervision
function. The logic input is associated to the label Trip Circ within the AUTOMAT.
CTRL/Inputs menu. Then, this logic input is wired in the trip circuit according to one of the
typical application diagrams shown in the following example.
When the function TC Supervision is set to "Yes" under the CB Supervision sub-menu, the
relay checks continuously on trip circuit continuity whatever the CB status is CB opened or
CB closed. The function TC Supervision is enabled when the trip logic output (RL1) is not
energised. The function TC Supervision is not enabled when the trip logic output (RL1) is
energised.
A 52 Fail (trip circuit failure) signal is generated if the logic input detects no voltage signal
during a time longer than the settable timer tSUP. See Chapter P12y/EN FT (User Guide)
and Chapter P12y/EN TD (Technical Data) for the settings.
As this function is disabled when the trip logic output (RL1) is energised, this function is
suitable for use with the enabled relay latching logic.
The tSUP timer can be set according to the following table :
SETTING RANGE
MENU TEXT STEP SIZE
MIN MAX
TC Supervision ? Yes No
tSUP 100ms 10s 50ms
Binary input tSUP 0

Trip Circ.
52 Fail
& signal
Tripping
Relay RL1
energized P0037ENa
FIGURE 21 : TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISION PRINCIPLE DIAGRAM

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Three examples of application are given below.

NOTE : It is considered that the CB is fitted out with its own safety device.
Example 1
In this example only the 52a auxiliary contact is available, the MiCOM relay monitors the trip
coil whatever the CB status is (CB open or CB closed ).
+Vdc
52a
2 6 Trip
order Opto-
input
MiCOM P123
- Vdc
P0038ENa
FIGURE 22 : TRIP COIL MONITORING

Example 2
In this example both 52a and 52b auxiliary contacts are available; the MiCOM P122 and
P123 relays monitor the complete trip circuit when the CB is closed and a part of the trip
circuit when the CB is open.
In this case it is necessary to insert a resistor R1 in series with 52b, if either the output (RL1)
trip is latched or it stays involuntarily closed, or a long time trip pulse is programmed.
+Vdc
2 6
Trip
order Opto-
input
MiCOM P123
52a 52b
Trip Coil Resistor R1
- Vdc
P0039ENa
FIGURE 23 : TRIP COIL AND AUXILIARY CONTACTS MONITORING

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Example 3
In this example both 52a and 52b auxiliary contacts are available, the MiCOM P122 and
P123 relays monitor the complete trip circuit whatever the CB status (CB open or CB
closed).
In this case it is necessary to insert a R1, if either the output (RL1) trip is latched, or it stays
involuntarily closed, or a long time trip pulse is programmed.
+Vdc
2 6
Trip
order Opto-
input
MiCOM P123
52a 52b
Resistor R1
Trip Coil
- Vdc
P0040ENa
FIGURE 24 : TRIP COIL AND AUXILIARY CONTACTS MONITORING WHATEVER THE POSITION OF
THE CB
EXTERNAL RESISTOR R1 CALCULATION
The calculation of the R1 resistor value will take into account that a minimum current is
flowing through the logic input. This minimum current value is a function of the relay auxiliary
voltage range (Ua).
1 - Case of example No 2 :
The R1 resistor maximum value (in Ohm) is defined by the following formula:
0,8 × U a − U min
R1 < [Ohm]
I min
Where:
Ua = auxiliary voltage value (in this case a DC voltage; range is given on label under the
top hinged cover. See table below).
Umin = internal minimum voltage value needed for the opto logic input to operate.
Imin = minimum current value needed for the opto logic input to operate.
Relay auxiliary voltage range (Ua)

24-60 VDC (ordering code P12xx00Axxxxx) 48-250 VDC/AC (ordering code P12xx00Fxxxxx)
R1 < (0,8 x Ua – 19,2)/0.035 R1 < (0,8 x Ua – 19,2)/0.035
The R1 resistor withstand value (in Watt) is defined below:
PR1 > 2 ×
(1,2 × U a ) 2 [W]
R1
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2 - Case of example No 3 :
The R1 resistor maximum value (in Ohm) is defined by the following formula:
0,8 × U a − U min
R1 < − R Coil [Ohm ]
I min
Where:
Ua = auxiliary voltage value (in this case a DC voltage; range is given on label under
the top hinged cover. See table below).
Umin = internal minimum voltage value needed for the opto logic input to operate.
Imin = minimum current value needed for the opto logic input to operate.
Rcoil = Trip coil resistance value.
Relay auxiliary voltage range (Ua)

24-60 VDC (ordering code P12xx00Axxxxx) 48-250 VDC/AC (ordering code P12xx00Fxxxxx)
R1 < (0,8 x Ua – 19,2)/0.035 – Rcoil R1 < (0,8 x Ua – 19,2)/0.035 – Rcoil
The R1 resistor withstand value (in Watt) is defined below:
PR1 > 2 ×
(1,2 × U a ) 2 [W]
(R1 + R Coil )
NOTES: – The presence of auxiliary relays, such as an anti-pumping system
for instance, in the trip circuit must be taken into account for the R1
resistance values specification.
– We consider that the maximum variations of the auxiliary voltage
value is ±20%.
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27. EVENT RECORDS (P122 & P123 ONLY)

The relay records and time tags up to 75 events and stores them in a non-volatile (flash)
memory. This allows the system operator to analyse the sequence of events that occurred
within the relay after a particular power system condition, or switching sequence, etc. When
the available space is exhausted, the new fault automatically overwrites the oldest fault.
The real time clock within the relay times tag each event, with a resolution of 1ms.
The user can view event records either via the front panel interface, via the EIA (RS) 232
port, or remotely, via the rear EIA (RS) 485 port.
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28. FAULT RECORDS (P122 & P123 ONLY)

Each time any of the programmed thresholds are crossed, a fault record is created and
stored in memory. The fault record tags up to 5 faults and stores them in a non-volatile
(flash) memory. This allows the system operator to identify and analyse network failures.
When the available memory space is exhausted, the new fault automatically overwrites the
oldest fault.
The user can view actual fault record under the RECORD/Fault Record menu, where he
can select to display up to 5 stored records. These records are fault flags, fault
measurements, etc. Also note that the time stamp displayed in the fault record itself will be
more accurate than the corresponding time stamp given in the event record. This is due to
the fact that events are logged some time after the actual fault record happens.
The user can view event records either via the front panel interface, via the EIA (RS) 232
port, or remotely, via the rear EIA (RS) 485 port.
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29. INSTANTANEOUS RECORDER (P122 & P123 ONLY)

Each time any of programmed thresholds are crossed, an instantaneous record is created
and displayed under the RECORDS/Instantaneous menu. The last five starting information
with the duration of the information are available.
The following information is displayed under the RECORDS/Fault Record menu: number of
faults, hour, date, origin (crossing of I>, I>>, I>>> or Ie>, Ie>> or Ie>>> thresholds), duration
of the instantaneous, and if the crossing of the threshold lead to a trip or not.
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30. DISTURBANCE RECORDER (P122 & P123 ONLY)

The integral disturbance recorder has a memory space specifically dedicated for storage of
disturbance records. Up to 5 disturbance records of 3 seconds duration each can be stored.
When the available memory space is exhausted, the new record automatically overwrites the
oldest record.
The recorder stores actual samples that are taken at a rate of 32 samples per cycle.
Each disturbance record consists of analogue and digital channels. (Note that the relevant
CT ratios for the analogue channels are also extracted to enable scaling to primary
quantities). The RECORD/DISTURB RECORD menu is shown below :
SETTING RANGE
MENU TEXT STEP SIZE
MIN MAX
Disturb Record
Pre-Time 100 ms 3000 ms 100 ms
Post-Time 100 ms 3000 ms 100 ms
Disturb Rec Trig On Instantaneous On Trip
The total disturbance recording time is 3.0 s (pre-trigger plus post-trigger). For example,
default settings show that if the pre-time time is set to 100 ms and the post -time to 2.5 s,
than the total disturbance recording time will be 2.6 s.
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31. ROLLING AND PEAK VALUE DEMANDS (P122 & P123 ONLY)
MiCOM P122 and P123 relays can store the 3 phases rolling average and maximum
subperiod values. The description and principle of calculation are presented hereafter.
31.1 Rolling demand
Calculation of the rolling demand value for IA, Ib and IC currents is done the following way:
• Calculation of the average of the RMS values on a "Rolling Sub Period" period.
The width of the period "Rolling Sub Period" can be set under the "RECORDS/Rolling
Demand/Sub Period" menu.
Setting range : from 1 to 60 minutes.
• Storage of these values in a sliding window.

Calculation of the average of these average values (sliding window values) on the number of
"Num of Sub Periods" periods.
The number of Sub Period "Num of Sub Periods" can be set under the "RECORDS/Rolling
Demand/Num of Sub Per" menu.
Setting range : from 1 to 24.
• Display of the first result under the MEASUREMENTS menu only after the storage of
"Num of Sub Periods" periods. The 3 phases Rolling average value are displayed :
Rolling Average IA RMS
Rolling Average IB RMS
Rolling Average IC RMS
The calculation is reset either via the front operator interface (Key c) without entering a
password, or by a remote command.
NOTE : In case of loss of power supply the rolling demand are not stored.
A modification of the settings (either "Rolling Sub Period" or "Num of
Sub Periods" parameter) reset the calculation.
Example :
Sub Period = 5 mn
Num of Sub Period = 2
At the end of the Sub Period 2 :

Rolling average value = (average value 1 + average value 2)/2
At the end of the Sub Period 3 :
New Rolling average value = (average value 2 + average value 3)/2
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31.2 Peak value demand

The principle of calculation of the Peak value demand for IA, IB and IC currents is the
following :
For every "Rolling Sub Period", a new average value is compared with the previous value
calculated at the previous "Rolling Sub Period". If this new value is greater than the previous
value already stored, then this new value is stored instead of the previous one.
In the other way, if this new value is lower than the previous value already stored, then the
previous value is stored.
This way the average peak vale will be refreshed each Sub Period;
There is no dedicated setting for this calculation. The setting of the Sub Period in the
RECORDS menu is used.
The 3 phase Peak value demand are displayed in the MEASUREMENTS menu :
MAX SUBPERIOD IA RMS
MAX SUBPERIOD IB RMS
MAX SUBPERIOD IC RMS
− The calculation is reset either by pushing key without using a password, or by

remote command.
NOTE : In case of loss of power supply, Peak average values are stored.
A modification of the "Rolling Sub Period" parameter reset the
calculation.
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32. CT REQUIREMENTS
Hereafter are presented the CT requirements for MiCOM P12x Overcurrent. Current
transformer requirements are based on a potential maximum fault current that is 50 times
the relay rated current (In) and on the setting of the instantaneous at 25 times rated current
(In). The current transformer requirements are designed to provide operation of all protection
elements.
When the criteria for a specific application are higher than the criteria described above, or
when the actual lead resistance exceeds the limiting value recommended, it may be
desirable to increase the CT requirements according to the following formula.
Nominal Nominal Accuracy Accuracy Limit Limiting lead

Rating Output Class Factor resistance
1A 2.5VA 10P 20 1.3 ohms
5A 7.5VA 10P 20 0.11 ohms
32.1 Definite time / IDMT overcurrent & earth fault protection

Time-delayed Phase overcurrent elements :
VK ≥ Icp/2 * (RCT + RL + Rrp)

Time-delayed Earth Fault overcurrent elements :
VK ≥ Icn/2 * (RCT + 2RL + Rrp + Rrn)

32.2 Instantaneous overcurrent & earth fault protection
CT requirements for instantaneous phase overcurrent elements :
VK ≥ Isp/2 * (RCT + RL + Rrp)

CT requirements for instantaneous earth fault overcurrent elements :
VK ≥ Isn/2 * (RCT + 2RL + Rrp + Rrn)

32.3 Definite time / IDMT sensitive earth fault (SEF) protection
Time delay SEF protection :

SEF Protection - as fed from a core-balance CT :
The type of current transformers that are required are core balance type and with metering
class accuracy and with a limiting secondary voltage that follows the following formula:
Time Delayed element:

Instantaneous element:
VK ≥ Ifn/2 * (RCT + 2RL + Rrp + Rrn)

In addition, note that phase error of the applied core balance current transformer should be
less than 90 minutes at 10% of rated current and less than 150 minutes at 1% of rated
current.
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Abbreviations used in the previous formula are explained below:

Where :
VK = Required CT knee-point voltage (volts),
Ifn = Maximum prospective secondary earth fault current (amps),
Ifp = Maximum prospective secondary phase fault current (amps),
Icn = Maximum prospective secondary earth fault current or 31 times I> setting
(whichever is lower) (amps),
Icp = Maximum prospective secondary phase fault current or 31 times I> setting
(whichever is lower) (amps),
Isn = Stage 2 & 3 Earth Fault setting (amps),
Isp = Stage 2 and 3 setting (amps),
RCT = Resistance of current transformer secondary winding (ohms)
RL = Resistance of a single lead from relay to current transformer (ohms),
Rrp = Impedance of relay phase current input at 30In (ohms),
Rrn = Impedance of the relay neutral current input at 30In (ohms).
32.4 Low impedance restricted earth fault (REF) protection
VK ≥ 24 * In * (RCT + 2RL) for X/R < 40 and if < 15In
VK ≥ 48 * In * (RCT + 2RL) for X/R < 40, 15In < If < 40In
and 40 <X/R < 120, If < 15In
Where :
VK = Required CT knee point voltage (volts),
In = Rated secondary current (amps),
RCT = Resistance of current transformer secondary winding (ohms)
RL = Resistance of a single lead from relay to current transformer (ohms),
If = Maximum through fault current level (amps).
32.5 High Impedance Restricted Earth Fault Protection
The High Impedance Restricted Earth Fault element shall remain stable for through faults
and shall operate in less than 40ms for internal faults provided that following equations are
met when determining CT requirements and the value of the associated stabilising resistor:
Rs = [K * (If) * (RCT + 2RL)] / IS
VK ≥ 4 * Is * Rs
K = 1 for Vk/Vs less or equal to 16
K = 1.2 for Vk/Vs greater than 16
Where :
VK = Required CT knee-point voltage (volts),
Rs = Value of Stabilising resistor (ohms),
If = Maximum through fault current level (amps).
VK = CT knee point voltage (volts),
IS = Current setting of REF element (amps),
RCT = Resistance of current transformer secondary winding (ohms),
RL = Resistance of a single lead from relay to current transformer (ohms).
Communications P12x/EN CT/G86
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
MODBUS DATABASE
COURIER DATABASE
IEC 60870-5-103
DNP 3.0 DATABASE
MiCOM P120 - P121 - P122 - P123
VERSION V10
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
MODBUS DATABASE
MiCOM P120 - P121 - P122 - P123
VERSION V10
Modbus Database
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CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 Purpose of this document 3
1.2 Glossary 3
2. MODBUS PROTOCOL 4
2.1 Technical characteristics of the MODBUS connection 4
2.1.1 Parameters of the MODBUS connection 4
2.1.2 Synchronisation of exchanges messages 4
2.1.3 Message validity check 4
2.1.4 Address of the MiCOM relays 4
2.2 MODBUS functions of the MiCOM relays 5
2.3 Presentation of the MODBUS protocol 5
2.3.1 Format of frames sent by the MiCOM relays 5
2.3.2 Messages validity check 6
3. MiCOM P120, P121, P122 AND P123 RELAY DATABASE

ORGANISATION 7
3.1 Description of the application mapping 7
3.1.1 Settings 7
3.1.2 Disturbance records (P122, P123) 7
3.1.3 Event records (P122, P123) 8
3.1.4 Fault records (P122, P123) 8
3.1.5 Characteristics 8
3.2 Page 0h (Read access only) 9
3.3 Page 1h 13
3.4 Page 2h (Access in reading and in writing) 20
3.5 Page 3h (Access in reading and in writing) 24
3.6 Page 4h 28
3.7 Pages 5h/6h 28
3.8 Page 7h 28
3.9 Page 8h (P122, P123) 28
3.10 Mapping Access Characteristics 29
3.11 Pages 9h to 21h 31
3.11.1 Meaning of each value channel 31
3.11.2 Calculation formula for phase current values 31
3.11.3 Calculation formula for earth current values 32
3.12 Page 22h 33
3.13 Page 35h (addresses 3500h to 354Ah) 33
3.14 Page 36h 36
P12x/EN CT/G86 Communications
Modbus Database
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3.15 Page 37h 37

3.15.1 Fault nature code meaning 38
3.16 Page 3Eh 39
3.17 Pages 38h to 3Ch 39
3.18 Pages 3Dh 40
4. DESCRIPTION OF THE MAPPING FORMAT, MiCOM P122 AND P123 42

4.1 Disturbance record additional information 50
4.1.1 MODBUS request definition used for disturbance record 50
4.1.2 Request to know the number of disturbance records in SRAM 50
4.1.3 Service requests 50
4.1.4 Disturbance record upload request 50
4.1.5 Index frame upload request 51
4.1.6 Request to retrieve the oldest non-acknowledge event 51
4.1.7 Request to retrieve a dedicated event 51
4.1.8 Modbus request definition used to retrieve the fault records 51
4.1.9 Request to retrieve the oldest non-acknowledge fault record 52
4.1.10 Request to retrieve a dedicated fault record 52
Modbus Database
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose of this document
This document describes the characteristics of the MODBUS, K-Bus/COURIER and IEC
60870-5-103 communication protocol of MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays.
1.2 Glossary
Ir, Is, It : currents measured on the concerned phases (r, s, t)
IE : residual current measured by earth input (= 3.I zero sequence)
pf : soft weight of a word of 16 bits
PF : heavy weight of a word of 16 bits
Modbus Database
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2. MODBUS PROTOCOL
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays can communicate by a RS 485 link behind the
unit following the MODBUS RTU protocol.
2.1 Technical characteristics of the MODBUS connection
2.1.1 Parameters of the MODBUS connection
The different parameters of the MODBUS connection are as follows:
− Isolated two-point RS485 connection (2kV 50Hz),
− MODBUS line protocol in RTU mode
− Communication speed can be configured by an operator dialog in the front panel of

the relay:
Baud rate
300
600
1200
2400
4800
9600
19200
38400
Transmission mode of the configured characters by operator dialog
Mode
1 start / 8 bits / 1 stop: total 10 bits
1 start / 8 bits / even parity / 1 stop: total 11 bits
1 start / 8 bits / odd parity / 1 stop: total 11 bits
1 start / 8 bits / 2 stop: total 11 bits
2.1.2 Synchronisation of exchanges messages

All character received after a silence on the line with more or equal to a transmission time of
3 characters is considered as a firm start.
2.1.3 Message validity check
The frame validity is working with a cyclical redundancy code CRC with 16 bits.
The generator polynomial is:
1 + x² + x15 + x16 = 1010 0000 0000 0001 binary = A001h
2.1.4 Address of the MiCOM relays
The address of the MiCOM relay on a same MODBUS network is situated between 1 and
255. The address 0 is reserved for the broadcast messages
Modbus Database
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2.2 MODBUS functions of the MiCOM relays

The MODBUS functions implemented on the MiCOM relays are:
Function 1 or 2: Reading of n bits
Function 3 or 4: Reading of n words
Function 5: Writing of 1 bit
Function 6: Writing of 1 word
Function 7: Fast reading of 8 bits
Function 8: Reading of the diagnostics counter
Function 11: Reading of the Event counter
Function 15: Writing of n bits
Function 16: Writing of n words
2.3 Presentation of the MODBUS protocol
Master slave protocol, all exchange understands a master query and a slave response
Frame size received from MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays
Frame transmitted by the master ( query):
Slave number Function code Information CRC16

1 byte 1 byte n bytes 2 bytes
0 à FFh 1 à 10h
Slave number:
The slave number is situated between 1 and 255.
A frame transmitted with a slave number 0 is globally addressed to all pieces of equipment
(broadcast frame )
Function code:
Requested MODBUS function (1 to 16)
Information:
Contains the parameters of the selected function.
CRC16:
Value of the CRC16 calculated by the master.
NOTE: The MiCOM relay does not respond to globally broadcast frames sent
out by the master.
2.3.1 Format of frames sent by the MiCOM relays
Frame sent by the MiCOM relay ( response)
Slave number Function code Data CRC16

1 byte 1 byte n bytes 2 bytes
1 à FFh 1 à 10h
Slave number:
Modbus Database
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Function code:
Processed MODBUS function (1 to 16) .
Data:
Contains reply data to master query .
CRC 16:
Value of the CRC 16 calculated by the slave.
2.3.2 Messages validity check
When MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays receive a master query, it validates the
frame:
If the CRC is false, the frame is invalid. MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays do not
reply to the query. The master must retransmit its query. Excepting a broadcast message,
this is the only case of non-reply by MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays to a master
query.
If the CRC is good but the MiCOM relay can not process the query, it sends an exception
response.
Warning frame sent by the MiCOM relay (response)
Slave number Function code Warning code CRC16

1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes
1 to FFh 81h or 83h or 8Ah or 8Bh pf ... PF
Slave number:
Function code:
The function code returned by the MiCOM relay in the warning frame is the code in which the
most significant bit (b7) is forced to 1.
Warning code:
On the 8 warning codes of the MODBUS protocol, the MiCOM relay manages two of them:
• code 01: function code unauthorised or unknown.
• code 03: a value in the data field is unauthorised ( incorrect data ).
− Control of pages being read
− Control of pages being written
− Control of addresses in pages
− Length of request messages

CRC16:
Value of the CRC16 calculated by the slave.
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3. MiCOM P120, P121, P122 AND P123 RELAY DATABASE

ORGANISATION
3.1 Description of the application mapping
3.1.1 Settings
MiCOM P122 and P123 application mapping has 9 pages of parameters.
Page 0h: Product information, remote signalling, measurements
Page 1h: General remote parameters
Page 2h: Setting group 1 remote parameters
Page 3h: Setting group 2 remote parameters
Page 4h: Remote controls
Pages 5h/6h: Reserved pages
Pages 7h: Quick reading byte
Pages 8h: Time synchronisation (only for P122, P123)
3.1.2 Disturbance records (P122, P123)
Before uploading any disturbance record, a service request must be send to select the
record number to be uploaded.
The answer following this request contain the following information:
1. Numbers of samples (pre and post time)
2. Phase CT ratio
3. Earth CT ratio
4. Internal phase and earth ratios
5. Number of the last disturbance mapping page
6. Number of samples in this last disturbance mapping page
The mapping pages used for this service request are from 38h to 3Ch.
Pages 9h to 21h: Contain the disturbance data (25 pages)
A disturbance mapping page contains 250 words:
0900 à 09FAh: 250 disturbance data words
0A00 à 0AFAh: 250 disturbance data words
0B00 à 0BFAh: 250 disturbance data words
2100 à 21FAh: 250 disturbance data words
The disturbance data pages contain the sample of a single channel from a record.
Page 22h: contains the index of the disturbance
Page 38h à 3Ch: Selection of the disturbance record and channel
Page 3Dh: A dedicated request allows to know the number of disturbance records stored in
SRAM.
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3.1.3 Event records (P122, P123)

To upload the event records two requests are allowed:
Page 35h: Request to upload an event record without acknowledge of this event.
Used addresses:
3500h: EVENT 1
.....
354Ah: EVENT 75
Page 36h: Request to upload the non-acknowledged oldest stored event record.
Two modes are available for the acknowledgement: automatic acknowledgement or manual
acknowledgement
The mode depends of the state of bit 12 of telecommand word (address 400 h).
If this bit is set, then the acknowledgement is manual else the acknowledgement is
automatic.
In automatic mode, the reading of the event acknowledges the event.
In manual mode, it is necessary to write a specific command to acknowledge the oldest
event.
(set the bit 13 of control word 400 h )
3.1.4 Fault records (P122, P123)
Page 37h: Page dedicated to upload fault record
Used addresses:
3700h: FAULT 1
3701h: FAULT 2
.....
3704h: FAULT 5
Page 3Eh: Request to upload the non-acknowledged oldest stored fault record.
Two modes are available for the acknowledgement: automatic acknowledgement or manual
acknowledgement
The mode depends of the state of bit 12 of telecommand word (address 400 h).
If this bit is set, then the acknowledgement is manual else the acknowledgement is
automatic.
In automatic mode, the reading of the fault acknowledges automatically the event.
In manual mode, it is necessary to write a specific command to acknowledge the oldest fault.
(set the bit 14 of control word 400 h )
3.1.5 Characteristics
Page 0h can only be read through communication.
Pages 1h, 2h, 3h and 4h can be read and write.
Page 7h can be access in quick reading only.
Page 8h can be write (P122, P123 only).
They are describe more precisely in the following chapters.
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3.2 Page 0h (Read access only)
Values Fault
Address Group Description Step Unit Format Range
range Value
0000 Product Relay description 32-127 1 - F10 P120 to P123
Information characters 1 and 2
0001 Relay description 32-127 1 - F10 P1 P120 to P123
characters 3 and 4
0002 Relay description 32-127 1 - F10 23 P120 to P123
characters 5 and 6
0003 Unit reference 32-127 1 - F10 AL P120 to P123
characters 1 and 2
0004 Unit reference 32-127 1 - F10 ST P120 to P123
characters 3 and 4
0005 Software version 10-xx 1 - F21 P120 to P123
0006 Front communication 0-3 1 - F41 P122-P123
0007 Internal phase ratio - F1 P122-P123
0008 Internal earth ratio - F1 P122-P123
0009 General start info. 0-1 1 - F1 P120 to P123
000A to Reserved P120 to P123
000C
000D Real Active Setting 1-2 F1 P122-P123
Group (after taking into
account the protection
flags)
000E Password active* - F24 0 P120 to P123
000F Relay status - F45 P120 to P123
0010 Remote Logical inputs 0 to 7 or 1 - F12 P120 to P123
signalling to 31
0011 Logical data 0 to 2n - F20 P120 to P123
FFFF
0012 Internal Logic 0 to 2n - F22 P120 to P123
FFFF
0013 Output contacts 0 to 127 1 - F13 P120 to P123
or to 511
0014 Output information: I> 0 to 1 - F17 P121-P122-
FFFF P123
0015 Output information: 0 to 1 - F17 P121-P122-
I>> FFFF P123
0016 Output information: 0 to 1 - F17 P121-P122-
I>>> FFFF P123
0017 Output information: IE> 0 to 1 - F16 P120 to P123
FFFF
0018 Output information: 0 to 1 - F16 P120 to P123
IE>> FFFF
0019 Output information: 0 to 1 - F16 P120 to P123
IE>>> FFFF
* From the V3.A Software

Does not exist for previous versions.
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Values Fault
range Value
001A I> memorisation 0 to 1 - F17 P121-P122-
FFFF P123
001B I>> memorisation 0 to 1 - F17 P121-P122-
FFFF P123
001C I>>> memorisation 0 to 1 - F17 P121-P122-
FFFF P123
001D tI> memorisation 0 to 1 - F17 P121-P122-
FFFF P123
001E tI>> memorisation 0 to 1 - F17 P121-P122-
FFFF P123
001F tI>>> memorisation 0 to 1 - F17 P121-P122-
FFFF P123
0020 Thermal state 0 to 1 1 - F37 P122-P123
information
0021 Output information: I< 0 to 1 - F17 P122-P123
FFFF
0022 Output information: 0 to 1 - F16 P122-P123
I2> FFFF
0023 Output information: 0 to 1 - F38 P122-P123
broken conductor FFFF
/ CB failure
/ CB alarm
0024 tI< memorisation 0 to 1 - F17 P122-P123
FFFF
0025 Memorised flag for non - F36 P122-P123
acknowledged alarms
0026 Number of disturbance 0 to 5 1 - F31 P122-P123
records available
0027 Tripping output (RL1) 0 to 1 1 - F1 P122-P123
status
0028 CB supervision flag - F43 P122-P123
0029 memorised flag 2 for - F44 P122-P123
non acknowledged
alarms
002A Logical data 2 0 to 2n - F20 P120 to P123
FFFF bis
002B Threshold information: 0 to 1 - F16 P122-P123
Iinv>> FFFF
002C to Reserved P120 to P123
002D
002E Memorised latched 0 to 127 1 F13 P120 to P123
relays or to 511
002F Reserved P120 to P123
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Values Fault
range Value
0030 Remote Phase A current RMS 0 to 1 A/100 F18 P121-
measurements value 600 000 P122-P123
0032 Phase B current RMS 0 to 1 A/100 F18 P121-
value 600 000 P122-P123
0034 Phase C current RMS 0 to 1 A/100 F18 P121-
value 600 000 P122-P123
0036 Earth current RMS 0 to 1 A/100 F18 P120 to
value 120 000 P123
0038 to Reserved P120 to
0039 P123
003A Thermal state (saved) % F1 P122-P123
003B Frequency 4500 to 1 1/100 F1 P120 to
6500 Hz P123
003C Max RMS value phase 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
A 000
003E Max RMS value phase 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
B 000
0040 Max RMS value phase 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
C 000
0042 Average RMS value 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
Phase A 000
Phase B 000
Phase C 000
0048 Harmonic IO* 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
000
004A Inverse Current 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
(fundamental)
004C Direct current 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
004E I2/I1 ratio % F1 P122-P123
004F Reserved P120 to
P123
0050 Fourier Module IA - F1 P121-
Module P122-P123
0051 Module IB - F1 P121-
P122-P123
0052 Module IC - F1 P121-
P122-P123
0053 Module IE - F1 P120 to
P123
* From V3.A Software only

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Values Fault
range Value
0054 Fourier Argument IA - F1 P121-P122-
Argument P123
0055 Argument IB - F1 P121-P122-
P123
0056 Argument IC - F1 P121-P122-
P123
0057 Argument IO - F1 P120 to
P123
0058 Module I2** - F1 P122-P123
0059 Module I1** - F1 P122-P123
005A Recloser Cycle total number - F1 P123
statistics
005B Cycle 1 number - F1 P123
005C Cycle 2 number - F1 P123
005D Cycle 3 number - F1 P123
005E Cycle 4 number - F1 P123
005F Definitive tripping - F1 P123
number
0060 Closing order number - F1 P123
0061 Rolling Average sliding time 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
Demand window- RMS IA 000
0063 Average sliding time 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
window- RMS IB 000
0065 Average sliding time 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
window- RMS IC 000
0067 Maximum of the sub 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
period average value 000
RMS phase A
0069 Maximum of the sub 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
RMS phase B
006B Maximum of the sub 0 to 600 1 A/100 F18 P122-P123
RMS phase C
006D to Reserved P122-P123
006F
0070 Output information: 0 to 1 - F54 P123
SOTF FFFF
** From V3.B software only

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3.3 Page 1h
Read and write access
Values Fault
range Value
0100 Remote Address 1 to 255 1 - F1 1 P120 to
parameters P123
1 to 59999
if DNP3
0101 Reserved P120 to
P123
0102 Password characters 1 32 -127 1 - F10 AA P120 to
and 2 P123
0103 Password characters 3 32 -127 1 - F10 AA P120 to
and 4 P123
0104 Frequency 50-60 10 Hz F1 50 P120 to
P123
0105 Phase A label ** L1-A-R VTA - F25 A P121-
P122-P123
0106 Phase B label ** L2-B-S VTA - F25 B P121-
P122-P123
0107 Phase C label ** L3-C-T VTA - F25 C P121-
P122-P123
0108 Earth label *** N-G-E VTA - F25 N P120 to
P123
0109 Fault display *** 1-4 1 - F26 1 P120 to
P123
010A User reference 32-127 1 F10 AL P120 to
(characters 1 and 2) P123
010B User reference 32-127 1 F10 ST P120 to
(characters 3 and 4) P123
010C Fault number to be 1-5 1 F31 5 P122-P123
displayed
010D Configuration of EDGE 0 F12 0 P122-P123
validation of logic inputs
010E Instantaneous fault 1-5 1 F31 5 P122-P123
number to be displayed
010F Voltage Type applied to 0-1 1 F50 0 P122-P123
the logic inputs
0110 CB monitoring Operation number 1 - F1 P122-P123
measurements
0111 CB Operating time 1 1/100 F1 P122-P123
sec
0112 Switched square Amps An F18 P122-P123
phase A sum
phase B sum
phase C sum
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Values Fault
range Value
0118 CB Closing time 1/100 F1 P122-P123
sec
011D P123
011E Maintenance mode P122-P123
011F Relays Latching F14 P121-
P122-P123
0120 Ratio Primary phase CT value 1 to 1 - F1 1000 P121-
50000* P122-P123
0121 Secondary phase CT 1 to 5 4 - F1 1 P121-
value P122-P123
0122 Primary earth CT value 1 to 1 - F1 1000 P120 to
50000* P123
0123 Secondary earth CT 1 to 5 4 - F1 1 P120 to
value P123
012E P123
012F Rotation phase sequence 0 to 1 1 - F51 0 P121-
P122-P123
0130 Communication Speed 0 to 7 1 - F4 6= P120 to
19200 P123
bds
0131 Parity 0 to 2 1 - F5 0= P120 to
without P123
0132 Data bits 0 to 1 1 - F28 1 = 8 bits P120 to
P123
0133 Stop bit 0 to 1 1 - F29 0=1 P120 to
stop bit P123
0134 COM available 0 to 1 1 - F30 1=COM P120 to
available P123
0135 Date Format 0 to 1 1 - F48 0= P122-P123
Private
0136 IEC870-5-103 Private 0 to 1 1 - F56 0= P120 to
messages option Public P123
0137 to Reserved 0 P120 to
013F P123
0140 Configuration Setting group 1 to 2 1 - F1 1 P122-P123
0141 Validation of 0 to 1 1 - F1 0 P122-P123
instantaneous alarms
auto reset
0142 Configuration of change 0 to 1 1 - F47 1 P122-P123
of group selection
0143 Battery alarm and RAM 0 to 1 1 - F1 0 P122-P123
error configuration
0144 Configuration of LED 0 to 1 1 F1 0 P122-P123
reset on fault
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Values Fault
range Value
0149 P123
014A Output Relay Max I2>> 0 to 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
allocation
014B to Reserved P120 to
014F P123
0150 LEDs Led 5 1 - F19 4 P120 to
allocation P123
0151 Led 6 1 - F19 16 P120 to
P123
0152 Led 7 1 - F19 32 P120 to
P123
0153 Led 8 1 F19 64 P120 to
P123
0154 Led PF 5 1 F19' 0 P122-P123
0155 Led PF 6 1 F19' 0 P122-P123
0156 Led PF 7 1 F19' 0 P122-P123
0157 Led PF 8 1 F19' 0 P122-P123
0158 to Reserved P122-P123
015A
015B Logic input Logic input 1 VTA - F15 0 P122-P123
allocation Bis
015C Logic input 2 VTA - F15 0 P122-P123
Bis
015D Logic input 3 VTA - F15 0 P122-P123
Bis
015E Logic input 4 VTA - F15 0 P122-P123
Bis
015F Logic input 5 VTA - F15 0 P122-P123
Bis
* From the V6.E Software

From the V3.A Software to V6.E: 1 to 9999.
For the previous versions: 1 to 3000.
** For addresses n°0105, 0106, 0107: for P121, these information are available until the
V2.X software. For the following versions, they are suppressed
*** For addresses n°0108 and 0109: for P120, P121, these information are available until
the V2.X software. For the following versions, they are suppressed.
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Values Fault
range Value
0160 Logic input Logic input 1 VTA - F15 0 P120 to
allocation P123
0161 Logic input 2 VTA - F15 0 P120 to
P123
0162 Logic input 3 VTA - F15 0 P122-P123
0163 Logic input 4 VTA - F15 0 P123
0164 Logic input 5 VTA - F15 0 P123
0165 Output relay Broken conductor 0-31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
allocation detection
0166 CB failure 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
0167 I< 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
0168 I2> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
0169 Thermal overload alarm 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
016A Thermal overload trip 0-31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
016B CB close 0-31 1 - F14 0 P121-
P122-P123
016C tAUX1 0-31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
016D tAUX2 0-31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
E
016 CB alarms 0-31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
016F Trip circuit 0-31 1 - F14 0 P123
0170 Active setting group 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
If active group =2 than
output =1
0171 Trip 0 - 31 1 - F14 1 P120 to
P123
0172 tI> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P121-
P122-P123
0173 tI>> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P121-
P122-P123
0174 tI>>> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P121-
P122-P123
0175 tIE> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P120 to
P123
0176 tIE>> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P120 to
P123
0177 tIE>>> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P120 to
P123
0178 I> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P121-
P122-P123
0179 I>> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P121-
P122-P123
017A I>>> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P121-
P122-P123
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Values Fault
range Value
017B IE> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P120 to
P123
017C IE>> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P120 to
P123
017D IE>>> 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P120 to
P123
017E Recloser running 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P123
017F Recloser final trip 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P123
0180 Automation Trip 0 to 63 1 - F6 1 P120 to
P123
0181 Relay latching 0 to 63 1 - F8 0 P120 to
P123
0182 Blocking logic 1 0 to 63 1 - F8' 0 P120 to
P123
0183 Blocking logic 2 0 to 63 1 - F8' 0 P122-P123
0184 Broken conductor 0-1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
detection
0185 tBC 0 to 14400 1 - F1 0 P122-P123
0186 Cold load start 0-1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
0187 Cold load start thresholds 0 to 255 1 - F33 0 P122-P123
0188 Cold load start % 100 to 500 1 F1 50 P122-P123
0189 Cold load start delay 1 to 36000* 1 1/10 s F1 10 P122-P123
018A CB failure 0-1 1 F24 0 P122-P123
018B tBF 0 to 1000 1 1/100 F1 10 P122-P123
s
018C Logic Selectivity1 0 to 15 1 - F40 0 P122-P123
018D tSEL1 0 to 15000 1 1/100 F1 0 P122-P123
s
018E Logic Selectivity2 0 to 15 1 - F40 0 P122-P123
018F tSEL2 0 to 15000 1 1/100 F1 0 P122-P123
s
0190 Disturbance Pre-time 1 to 30 1 - F1 1 P122-P123
0191 Post-time 1 to 30 1 - F1 1 P122-P123
0192 Disturbance starting 0-1 1 - F32 0 P122-P123
condition
* From the V3.A Software

For the previous versions: 10 to 360, Step 5, unit 1/100s.
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Values Fault
range Value
0193 CB monitoring Operating time 0-1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
0194 Operating time threshold 5 to 100 5 1/100 s F1 5 P122-P123
0195 Operation number 0-1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
0196 Operation number 0 - 50000 1 - F1 0 P122-P123
threshold
0197 CB switched Amps sum 0-1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
(Power n)
0198 CB switched Amps sum 0 to 10E6 An F3 P122-P123
threshold 4000
0199 Amps or square Amps 1-2 1 F1 1 P122-P123
019A Closing time threshold 5 to 100 5 1/100 s F1 0 P122-P123
019B Auxiliary timer 1 0 to 20000 1 1/100 s F1 0 P122-P123
019C Auxiliary timer 2 0 to 20000 1 1/100 s F1 0 P122-P123
019D Peak value 5 to 60 VTA min F42 5 P122-P123
019E I2/I1 threshold 20 to 100 1 % F1 20 P122-P123
019F Tripping time 10 to 500 5 1/100 s F1 10 P122-P123
01A0 Closing time 10 to 500 5 1/100 s F1 10 P122-P123
01A1 Closing time threshold 0-1 1 F24 0 P122-P123
validation
01A2 Trip circuit supervision 0-1 1 F24 0 P122-P123
validation
01A3 t SUP 10 to 1000 5 1/100 s F1 10 P122-P123
01A4 I< threshold CB failure 10 - 100 1 %In F1 10 P122-P123
01A5 Instantaneous phase 0–1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
blocking if CB failure
01A6 Instantaneous earth 0–1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
blocking if CB failure
01A7 Rolling Sub period 0 – 60 1 min F1 P122-P123
Demand
01A8 Sub period number 0 – 24 1 - F1 P122-P123
01A9 Output relay Communication Order 1* 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
allocation
01AA Communication Order 2* 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
01AB Communication Order 3* 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
01AC Communication Order 4* 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
01AD T comm 1* 10 – 500 5 1/100s F1 10 P122-P123
01AE T comm 2* 10 – 500 5 1/100s F1 10 P122-P123
01AF T comm 3* 10 – 500 5 1/100s F1 10 P122-P123
01B0 T comm 4* 10 – 500 5 1/100s F1 10 P122-P123
01B1 tEXT 3 0 – 31 1 - F14 0 P122-P123
01B2 tEXT 4 0 – 31 1 - F14 0 P123
01B3 Auxiliary timer3 0 – 20000 1 1/100s F1 0 P122-P123
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Values Fault
range Value
01B4 Auxiliary timer4 0 – 20000 1 1/100s F1 0 P123
01B5 to Reserved P120 to
01BF P123
01C0 to Reserved ** P123
01F5
01F6 Remote trip** 0 – 31 1 - F14 0 P123
01F7 Remote close** 0 – 31 1 - F14 0 P123
01F8 SOFT function** 0–1 1 - F52 0 P123
01F9 SOFT timer** 0 - 500 1 1/1000s F1 0 P123
01FA SOFT parameter I>> or 0-1 1 - F53 0 P123
I>>>**
01FB Trip bis** 0 to 63 1 - F6’ 0 P123
01FC Relay latching bis** 0 to 63 1 - F7 0 P123
01FD Output relay SOFT** 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P123
allocation
01FE Output relay Locked recloser *** 0 - 31 1 - F14 0 P123
allocation
* From V5.D
** From V6.C
*** From V6.G
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3.4 Page 2h (Access in reading and in writing)
Values Fault
range Value
0200 Setting group I> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P121-P122-
1 P123
0201 I> threshold 10 to 2500 1 In/100 F1 10 P121-P122-
P123
0202 I> time delay type 0 to 2 1 - F27 0 P121-P122-
P123
0203 I> IDMT Curve Type 0 to 10 1 - F3 1 P121-P122-
P123
0204 I> TMS value 25 to 1500 25 1/1000 F1 25 P121-P122-
P123
0205 I> K value (RI curve) 100 to 10000 5 1/1000 F1 100 P121-P122-
P123
0206 tI> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P121-P122-
P123
0207 I> Reset type 0-1 1 F27 0 P122-P123
0208 I> RTMS value 25 to 3200 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0209 I> tRESET value 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P122-P123
020A to Reserved 0 P120 to
020F P123
0210 I>> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P121-P122-
P123
0211 I>> Threshold 50 to 4000 5 In/100 F1 50 P121-P122-
P123
0212 tI>> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P121-P122-
P123
0213 I>> time delay type 0–2 1 - F27 0 P122-P123
0214 I>> IDMT curve type 0 – 10 1 - F3 1 P122-P123
0215 I>> TMS value 25 – 1500 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0216 K value (RI curve) 100 – 10000 5 1/1000 F1 100 P122-P123
0217 I>> Reset Type 0–1 1 - F27 0 P122-P123
0218 I>> RTMS value 25 – 3200 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0219 I>> tRESET value 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P122-P123
021F P123
0220 I>>> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P121-P122-
P123
0221 I>>> Threshold 50 to 4000 5 In/100 F1 50 P121-P122-
P123
0222 tI>>> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P121-P122-
P123
0223 I>>> on sample 0–1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
022F P123
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Values Fault
range Value
0230 IE> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P120 to
P123
0231 IE> Threshold F1 P120 to
P123
Low sensitivity 10 to 2500 1 1/100 10
IEn
Med. sensitivity 10 to 2000 5 1/1000 10
IEn
High sensitivity 2 to 1000 1 1/1000 2
IEn
0232 IE> time delay type 0 to 3 1 - F27’ 0 P120 to
P123
0233 IE> IDMT curve type 0 to 10 1 - F3 1 P120 to
P123
0234 IE> TMS value 25 to 1500 25 1/1000 F1 25 P120 to
P123
0235 IE> K value (RI curve) 100 to 10000 5 1/1000 F1 100 P120 to
P123
0236 tIE> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P120 to
P123
0237 IE> reset type 0-1 1 F27 0 P122-P123
0238 IE> RTMS value 25 to 3200 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0239 IE> tRESET value 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P122-P123
023A IE> RXIDG curve 0 to 7 0 1 F3’ 0 P122-P123
(Belgium)
023B IE> Interlock 0-1 1 - F58 0 P122-P123
023C to Reserved P120 to
023F P123
0240 IE>> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P120 to
P123
0241 IE>> Threshold F1 P120 to
P123
IEn
IEn
IEn
0242 tIE>> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P120 to
P123
0243 IE>> time delay type 0 to 3 1 - F27’ 0 P122-P123
0244 IE>> IDMT curve type 0 to 10 1 - F3 1 P122-P123
0245 IE>> TMS value 25 to 1500 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0246 IE>> K value 100 to 10000 5 1/1000 F1 100 P122-P123
(RI curve)
0247 TReset Type 0–1 1 - F27 0 P122-P123
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Values Fault
range Value
0248 Time Multiplier 25 – 3200 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
TDMS
0249 TReset 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P122-P123
024A IE>> RXIDG curve 0 to 7 0 1 F3’ 0 P122-P123
(Belgium)
024B to Reserved 0 P120 to
024E P123
024F IE>>> on sample 0–1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
0250 IE>>> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P120 to
P123
0251 IE>>> Threshold F1 P120 to
P123
IEn
IEn
IEn
0252 tIE>>>value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P120 to
P123
0253 Ith> 0-1 1 F24 0 P122-P123
0254 Ith> Threshold 10 to 320 5 1/100 F1 8 P122-P123
0255 Ith> k value 100 to 150 1 1/100 F1 105 P122-P123
0256 Ith> trip threshold 50 to 200 1 % F1 100 P122-P123
0257 Ith> alarm 0-1 1 F24 0 P122-P123
0258 Ith> alarm threshold 50 to 200 1 % F1 90 P122-P123
0259 Thermal overload time 1 to 200 1 mn F1 1 P122-P123
constant
025A I< 0-1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
025B I< threshold 0 to 100 1 % In F1 20 P122-P123
025C I2> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
025D I2> threshold 10 to 4000 1 In/100 F1 10 P122-P123
025E I2> time delay type 0 to 2 1 - F27 0 P122-P123
025F I2> IDMT type 0 to 9 1 - F3 1 P122-P123
0260 I2> TMS value 25 to 1500 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0261 I2> K value (RI) 100 to 10000 5 1/1000 F1 100 P122-P123
0262 tI2> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 P122-P123
0263 I2> Reset type 0-1 1 F27 0 P122-P123
0264 I2> RTMS value 25 to 3200 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0265 I2> tRESET value 4 to 10000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P122-P123
0266 Iinv>> 0–1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
0267 Iinv>> Threshold 10 – 4000 1 1/100 In F24 10 P122-P123
0268 tIinv>> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 P122-P123
Modbus Database
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Values Fault
range Value
026E P123
026F tI< value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 P122-P123
0270 AR Recloser valid 0-1 1 F24 0 P123
0271 CB position active 0-1 1 F1 0 P123
0272- Supervision window 1 to 60000 1 1/100 s F18 1 P123
0273
0274 External blocking input 0 – 1 1 F24 0 P123
0276 P123
0277 Dead time 1 0 to 30000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P123
0278 Dead time 2 0 to 30000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P123
0279- Dead time 3 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F18 1 P123
027A
027B- Dead time 4 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F18 1 P123
027C
027D- Reclaim time 2 to 60000 1 1/100 s F18 2 P123
027E
027F- Inhibit time 2 to 60000 1 1/100 s F18 2 P123
0280
0281 Recloser cycles for 0 to 4 1 F1 0 P123
phase faults
earth faults
0283 I> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0284 I>> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0285 I>>> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0286 IE> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0287 IE>> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0288 IE>>> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0289 TAUX1 cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
028A TAUX2 cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
Modbus Database
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3.5 Page 3h (Access in reading and in writing)
Values Fault Range

Address Group Description Step Unit Format
range Value
0300 Setting group I> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P121-P122-
2 P123
0301 I> threshold 10 to 2500 1 In/100 F1 10 P121-P122-
P123
0302 I> time delay type 0 to 2 1 - F27 0 P121-P122-
P123
0303 I> IDMT Curve Type 0 to 10 1 - F3 1 P121-P122-
P123
0304 I> TMS value 25 to 1500 25 1/1000 F1 25 P121-P122-
P123
0305 I> K value (RI curve) 100 to 5 1/1000 F1 100 P121-P122-
10000 P123
0306 tI> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P121-P122-
P123
0307 I> Reset type 0-1 1 F27 0 P122-P123
0308 I> RTMS value 25 to 3200 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0309 I> tRESET value 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P122-P123
030F P123
0310 I>> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P121-P122-
P123
0311 I>> Threshold 50 to 4000 5 In/100 F1 50 P121-P122-
P123
0312 tI>> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P121-P122-
P123
0313 I>> time delay type 0–2 1 - F27 0 P122-P123
0314 I>> IDMT curve type 0 – 10 1 - F3 1 P122-P123
0315 I>> TMS value 25 – 1500 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0316 K value (RI curve) 100 – 5 1/1000 F1 100 P122-P123
10000
0317 I>> Reset Type 0–1 1 - F27 0 P122-P123
0318 I>> RTMS value 25 – 3200 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0319 I>> tRESET value 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P122-P123
031F P123
0320 I>>> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P121-P122-
P123
0321 I>>> Threshold 50 to 4000 5 In/100 F1 50 P121-P122-
P123
0322 tI>>> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P121-P122-
P123
032F P123
Modbus Database
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Values Fault Range

range Value
0330 IE> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P120 to
P123
0331 IE> Threshold F1 P120 to
P123
IEn
IEn
IEn
0332 IE> time delay type 0 to 3 1 - F27’ 0 P120 to
P123
0333 IE> IDMT curve type 0 to 10 1 - F3 1 P120 to
P123
0334 IE> TMS value 25 to 1500 25 1/1000 F1 25 P120 to
P123
0335 IE> K value (RI curve) 100 to 5 1/1000 F1 100 P120 to
10000 P123
0336 tIE> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P120 to
P123
0337 IE> reset type 0-1 1 F27 0 P122-P123
0338 IE> RTMS value 25 to 3200 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0339 IE> tRESET value 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P122-P123
033A IE> RXIDG curve 0 to 7 0 1 F3’ 0 P122-P123
(Belgium)
033B IE> Interlock 0-1 1 - F58 0 P122-P123
033C to Reserved P120 to
033F P123
0340 IE>> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P120 to
P123
0341 IE>> Threshold F1 P120 to
P123
IEn
IEn
IEn
0342 tIE>> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P120 to
P123
0343 IE>> time delay type 0 to 3 1 - F27’ 0 P122-P123
0344 IE>> IDMT curve type 0 to 10 1 - F3 1 P122-P123
0345 IE>> TMS value 25 to 1500 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0346 IE>> K value 100 to 5 1/1000 F1 100 P122-P123
(RI curve) 10000
0347 tReset Type 0–1 1 - F27 0 P122-P123
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Values Fault Range

range Value
0348 Time Multiplier 25 – 3200 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
TDMS
0349 tReset 0 to 60000 1 1/100 F1 4 P122-P123
sec
034A IE>> RXIDG curve 0 to 7 0 1 F3’ 0 P122-P123
(Belgium)
034B to Reserved 0 P120 to
034F P123
0350 IE>>> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P120 to
P123
0351 IE>>> Threshold F1 P120 to
P123
IEn
IEn
IEn
0352 tIE>>>value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P120 to
P123
0353 Ith> 0-1 1 F24 0 P122-P123
0354 Ith> Threshold 10 to 320 5 1/100 F1 8 P122-P123
0355 Ith> k value 100 to 150 1 1/100 F1 105 P122-P123
0356 Ith> trip threshold 50 to 200 1 % F1 100 P122-P123
0357 Ith> alarm 0-1 1 F24 0 P122-P123
0358 Ith> alarm threshold 50 to 200 1 % F1 90 P122-P123
0359 Thermal overload time 1 to 200 1 mn F1 1 P122-P123
constant
035A I< 0-1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
035B I< threshold 0 to 100 1 % In F1 20 P122-P123
035C I2> 0-1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
035D I2> threshold 10 to 4000 1 In/100 F1 10 P122-P123
035E I2> time delay type 0 to 2 1 - F27 0 P122-P123
035F I2> IDMT type 0 to 9 1 - F3 1 P122-P123
0360 I2> TMS value 25 to 1500 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0361 I2> K value (RI) 100 to 5 1/1000 F1 100 P122-P123
10000
0362 tI2> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 P122-P123
0363 I2> Reset type 0-1 1 F27 0 P122-P123
0364 I2> RTMS value 25 to 3200 25 1/1000 F1 25 P122-P123
0365 I2> tRESET value 4 to 10000 1 1/100 s F1 4 P122-P123
0366 Iinv>> 0–1 1 - F24 0 P122-P123
0367 Iinv>> Threshold 10 – 4000 1 1/100 F24 10 P122-P123
In
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Values Fault Range

range Value
0368 tIinv>> value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 P122-P123
036E P123
036F tI< value 0 to 15000 1 1/100 s F1 P122-P123
0370 AR Recloser valid 0-1 1 F24 0 P123
0371 CB position active 0-1 1 F1 0 P123
0372- Supervision window 1 to 60000 1 1/100 s F18 1 P123
0373
0374 External blocking input 0–1 1 F24 0 P123
0376 P123
0377 Dead time 1 0 to 30000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P123
0378 Dead time 2 0 to 30000 1 1/100 s F1 1 P123
0379- Dead time 3 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F18 1 P123
037A
037B- Dead time 4 0 to 60000 1 1/100 s F18 1 P123
037C
037D- Reclaim time 2 to 60000 1 1/100 s F18 2 P123
037E
037F- Inhibit time 2 to 60000 1 1/100 s F18 2 P123
0380
phase faults
0382 Recloser cycles for earth 0 to 4 1 F1 0 P123
faults
0383 I> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0384 I>> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0385 I>>> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0386 IE> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0387 IE>> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0388 IE>>> Phase cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
0389 TAUX1 cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
038A TAUX2 cycle 0 – 2222 1 F49 0 P123
configuration
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3.6 Page 4h
Access in writing
Values Fault
range Value
0400 Remote Remote control word 1 0 to 31 1 - F9 0 P120 to
control P123
0401 Reserved 0 P120 to
P123
0402 Remote control word 2 0 to 511 1 - F39 0 P122-P123
(single output command)
0403 Remote control word 3 0 to 1 1 - F46 0 P122-P123
3.7 Pages 5h/6h

These pages are reserved
3.8 Page 7h
Access in quick reading only (MODBUS 07 function)
Values Fault
range Value
0700 Quick Description of the 1 - F23 0
reading byte protection autocontrol
3.9 Page 8h (P122, P123)

Time synchronisation: access in writing for n words (function 16). The time synchronisation
format is based on 8 bits (4 words).
If date Format (0135h) is private date then format is:
Timer Address Nb Mask Values range Unit

(hex) bytes (hex)
Year 0800 2 FFFF 1994-2093 Years
Month 0801 1 (Hi) FF 1 -12 Months
Day 1 (Lo) FF 1 - 31 Days
Hour 0802 1 (Hi) FF 0 - 23 Hours
Minute 1 (Lo) FF 0 - 59 Minutes
Milliseconds 0803 2 FFFF 0 - 59999 ms

Modbus Database
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Else format is ( Inverted IEC 870-5-4 CP56Time2a):
Timer Address Nb Mask Values range Unit

(hex) bytes (hex)
0800 1 (Hi)
Year 1 (Lo) 7F 94-99 (1994-1999) Years
0-93 (2000-2093)
Month 0801 1 (Hi) 0F 1 - 12 Months
Day of the week 1 (Lo) E0 1 – 7 (Monday – Sunday) Days
Day of the month 1 (Lo) 1F 1 - 31 Days
Season 0802 1 (Hi) 80 0 - 1 (summer – winter)
Hour 1 (Hi) 1F 0 - 23 Hours
Date validity 1 (Lo) 80 0 - 1 (valid – invalid)
Minute 1 (Lo) 3F 0 - 59 Minutes
Milliseconds 0803 2 FFFF 0 - 59999 ms
3.10 Mapping Access Characteristics
• Description of accessible addresses in reading of words (function 03 and 04).

P121
PAGE 00h PAGE 01h PAGE 02h
0000h to 006Fh 0100h to 0190h 0200h to 025Fh
PAGE 03h PAGE 05h
0300h to 035Fh 0500h to 052Ah
P122, P123
0000h to 006Fh 0100h to 01BFh 0200h to 028Ah
PAGE 03h PAGE 05h
0300h to 038Ah 0500h to 052Ch
• Description of accessible addresses in writing of 1 word (function 06).

P121
0100h to 0190h 0200h to 025Fh 0300h to 035Fh
PAGE 04h PAGE 05h
0400h to 0403h 0500h to 052Ah
P122, P123
0100h to 01BFh 0200h to 028Ah 0300h to 038Ah
PAGE 04h PAGE 05h
0400h to 0403h 0500h to 052Ch
Modbus Database
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• Description of accessible addresses in writing of n words (function 16).

P121
PAGE 01h PAGE 02h
0100h to 0190h 0200h to 025Fh
PAGE 03h PAGE 05h
0300h to 035Fh 0500h to 052Ah
P122, P123
0100h to 01BFh 0200h to 028Ah 0300h to 038Ah
PAGE 05h PAGE 08h
0500h to 052Ch 0800h to 0803h
• Description of accessible addresses in reading of bits (function 01 and 02).

WARNING: THE BITS NUMBER MUST NOT BE HIGHER THAN16. ADDRESSES ARE
GIVEN IN BIT ADDRESSES.
P121:
PAGE 00h PAGE 01h
0100h to 01F0h 1500h to 1830h
P122, P123:
PAGE 00h PAGE 01h
0100h to 0250h 1500h to 1830h
• Description of accessible addresses in writing of 1 bit (function 05).

WARNING: THE BITS NUMBER MUST NOT BE HIGHER THAN 16.
P121, P122, P123:
PAGE 04h
4000h to 4002h
• Description of accessible addresses in writing of n bits (function 15).

WARNING: THE BITS NUMBER MUST NOT BE HIGHER THAN 16.
P121, P122, P123:
PAGE 01h PAGE 04h
1500h to 1830h 4000h to 400Fh and
4030h to 403Fh (only P122, P123)
Modbus Database
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3.11 Pages 9h to 21h

Disturbance record data (25 pages). Access in words writing (function 03)
Each disturbance mapping page contain 250 words.
Addresses Contents
0900h to 09FAh 250 disturbance data words
0A00h to 0AFAh 250 disturbance data words
0B00h to 0BFAh 250 disturbance data words
0C00h to 0CFAh 250 disturbance data words
0D00h to 0DFAh 250 disturbance data words
0E00h to 0EFAh 250 disturbance data words
0F00h to 0FFAh 250 disturbance data words
1A00h to 1AFAh 250 disturbance data words
1B00h to 1BFAh 250 disturbance data words
1C00h to 1CFAh 250 disturbance data words
1D00h to 1DFAh 250 disturbance data words
1E00h to 1EFAh 250 disturbance data words
1F00h to 1FFAh 250 disturbance data words
NB: The disturbance data pages contain values of one channel from one
given disturbance record.
3.11.1 Meaning of each value channel
• IA, IB, IC and IO channels:

The value is an signed 16 bits word equivalent to the ADC value
3.11.2 Calculation formula for phase current values
Line phase current value (primary value) = phase sampled value (e.g. word 10, 11, 12 or 13)
* phase primary CT / phase internal CT ratio (mapping address 0007) *√2
Modbus Database
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3.11.3 Calculation formula for earth current values

The formula depends of nominal earth current:
0.1 to 40 Ion range
Line earth current value (primary value) = earth sampled value (e.g. word 10 or 14) * earth
primary CT / earth internal CT ratio (mapping address 0008=800) *√2
0.01 to 8 Ion range
0.002 to 1 Ion range
• Frequency channel:
Time between two samples in microseconds
• Logic channels:
Logic channel Contents

Bit 0 Trip relay (RL1)
Bit 1 Output relay 2 (RL2)
Bit 4 Watch-dog relay (RL0)
Bit 9 Reserved
Bit 10 Logic input 1 (EL1)
Bit 15 Reserved
Modbus Database
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3.12 Page 22h

Disturbance record index frame (7 to 9 Words)
Access in word reading (function 03)
Addresses Contents
2200h Disturbance data index frame
Disturbance record index frame
Word Contents
n° 1 Disturbance record number
n° 2 Disturbance record finish date (second)
n° 3 Disturbance record finish date (second)
n° 4 Disturbance record finish date (millisecond)
n° 5 Disturbance record finish date (millisecond)
n° 6 Disturbance record starting condition:
1: tripping command (RL1)
2: instantaneous
3: remote command
4: logic input
n° 7 Frequency at the post-time beginning
n° 8 (=0) Optional
n° 9 (=0) Optional
3.13 Page 35h (addresses 3500h to 354Ah)

Event record data (9 words)
Word n° 1: Event meaning
Word n° 2: MODBUS associated value
Word n° 3: MODBUS address
Word n° 4: COURIER Cell address
Words n° 5 & 6 if data format is private:
Event date (second) number of seconds since 01/01/94
Event date (millisecond)
Words N°5, 6, 7, 8, if data format is Inverted IEC 870-5-4 CP56Time2a:
See format § 3.9 Page 8h (P122, P123)
Word n° 9: Acknowledge
0=event non acknowledged
1= event acknowledged
Modbus Database
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MODBUS COURIER
Code Meaning of the event Type
address Cell
00 No event - -
01 Remote closing F9 013h 021
02 Remote tripping F9 013h 021
03 Disturbance recording start F9 -
04 Trip output delatch F9 013h 021
05 Setting change Address -
06 Remote thermal reset F9 -
07 Maintenance Mode F9 ↑ ↓ 0400h -
08 Control relay in maintenance mode F39 ↑ ↓ 013h -
09 I> F17 ↑ ↓ 014h 023
10 I>> F17 ↑ ↓ 015h 023
11 I>>> F17 ↑ ↓ 016h 023
12 IE> F16 ↑ ↓ 017h 023
13 IE>> F16 ↑ ↓ 018h 023
14 IE>>> F16 ↑ ↓ 019h 023
15 Thermal overload alarm F37 ↑ ↓ 020h 023
16 Thermal overload threshold F37 ↑ ↓ 020h 023
17 tI> F17 ↑ ↓ 014h 023
18 tI>> F17 ↑ ↓ 015h 023
19 tI>>> F17 ↑ ↓ 016h 023
20 tIE> F16 ↑ ↓ 017h 023
21 tIE>> F16 ↑ ↓ 018h 023
22 tIE>>> F16 ↑ ↓ 019h 023
23 tI< F16 ↑ ↓ 021h 023
24 Broken conductor F38 ↑ ↓ 023h 024
25 t Aux 1 F38 ↑ ↓ 023h 024
26 t Aux 2 F38 ↑ ↓ 023h 024
27 CB failure F38 ↑ ↓ 023h 024
28 Selective scheme logic 1 F20 ↑ ↓ 011h 020
29 Selective scheme logic 2 F20 ↑ ↓ 011h 020
30 Blocking logic 1 F20 ↑ ↓ 011h 020
31 Blocking logic 2 F20 ↑ ↓ 011h 020
32 Setting group change F20 011h 020
33 52a F20 ↑ ↓ 011h 020
34 52b F20 ↑ ↓ 011h 020
35 Acknowledgement of the output F20 ↑ ↓ 011h 020
relay latched, by logic input,
Modbus Database
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MODBUS COURIER
address Cell
36 SF6 F20 ↑ ↓ 011h 020
37 Cold load start F20 ↑ ↓ 011h 020
38 Change of input logic state F12 ↑ ↓ 010h 020
39 Thermal overload trip F37 013h 021
40 tI> trip F13 013h 021
41 tI>> trip F13 013h 021
42 tI>>> trip F13 013h 021
43 tIE> trip F13 013h 021
44 tIE>> trip F13 013h 021
45 tIE>>> trip F13 013h 021
46 tI< trip F13 013h 021
47 Broken conductor trip F13 013h 021
48 tAUX 1 trip F13 013h 021
49 tAUX 2 trip F13 013h 021
50 Output relays command F39 ↑ ↓ 013h 021
51 Front panel single alarm acknowl. - -
52 Front panel all alarms acknowledge - -
53 Remote single alarm acknowledge - -
54 Remote all alarms acknowledge - -
55 Major material alarm F45 ↑ ↓ 00Fh 022
56 Minor material alarm F45 ↑ ↓ 00Fh 022
57 I2> F16 ↑ ↓ 022h 024
58 tI2> F16 ↑ ↓ 022h 024
59 Operation time F43 ↑ ↓ 028h 024
60 Operation numbers F43 ↑ ↓ 028h 024
61 Sum of switched square amps F43 ↑ ↓ 028h 024
62 Trip circuit supervision F43 ↑ ↓ 028h 024
63 Closing time F43 ↑ ↓ 028h 024
64 Reclose successful F43 ↑ ↓ 028h 024
65 Recloser final trip F43 ↑ ↓ 028h 025
66 Recloser settings error or F43 ↑ ↓ 028h 024
configuration error
67 I2> trip F16 ↑ ↓ 013h 021
68 General Starting (IEC103) F1 ↑ ↓ 009h -
69 Recloser active (IEC103) F43 ↑ ↓ 028h -
70 CB Closed by autoreclosure -
(IEC103)
71 Relays latching F13 02Eh -
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MODBUS COURIER
address Cell
72 External CB failure F20 bis ↑ ↓ 02Ah 020
73 I< F16 ↑ ↓ 021h 023
74 I2>> F16 ↑ ↓ 022h 024
75 tI2>> F16 ↑ ↓ 022h 024
76 I2>> Trip F16 ↑ ↓ 013h 021
77 Reserved
78 Latching Trip Relay (RL1) - - -
79 t AUX3 F38 023h 025
80 t AUX3 TRIP F13 013h 021
81 t AUX4 F38 023h 025
82 t AUX4 TRIP F13 013h 021
83 t Reset I> F17 ↑ ↓ 014h 025
84 t Reset I>> F17 ↑ ↓ 015h 025
85 t Reset IE> F16 ↑ ↓ 017h 025
86 t Reset IE>> F16 ↑ ↓ 018h 025
87 t Reset I2> F16 ↑ ↓ 022h 025
88 TRIP Breaker Failure F13 013h 021
89 t BF / Ext. Breaker Failure F38 023h 025
90 Manual Close (input) F20 bis ↑ ↓ 02Ah 020
91 t SOTF F54 070h 025
92 TRIP t SOTF F13 013h 021
93 Local Mode (IEC 103) F20 bis ↑ ↓ 02Ah 020
94 Reset leds (IEC103)
95 Recloser locked F43 ↑ ↓ 028h 024
96 Recloser in progress F43 ↑ ↓ 028h 025
NOTA: The double arrow ↑ ↓ means the event is generated on event

occurrence (↑) and on event disappearance (↓).
On event occurrence, the corresponding bit of the associated format is
set to « 1 ».
On event disappearance, the corresponding bit of the associated
format is set to « 0 ».
3.14 Page 36h
Most older event data
Addresses Contents
3600h Most older event data
Modbus Database
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3.15 Page 37h

Fault record value data
Addresses Contents
3700h Fault value record n°1
Word n° 1: Fault number

Event date (second) number of seconds since 01/01/94
Event date (millisecond)
Word n° 6 if data format is private:
Fault date (season)
0= winter
1= summer
2= undefined
Words n° 5, 6, 7, 8, if data format is Inverted IEC 870-5-4 CP56Time2a:
See format § 3.9 Page 8h (P122, P123)
Word n° 6 if data format is Inverted IEC 870-5-4 CP56Time2a:
Null value
Word n° 7: Active setting group during the fault (1 or 2)
Word n° 8: Fault origin
0= none
1= phase A
2= phase B
3= phase C
4= phases A-B
5= phases A-C
6= phases B-C
7= phases A-B-C
8= earth
Word n° 9: Fault recording starting origin
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3.15.1 Fault nature code meaning
Code Fault origin

00 Null event
01 Remote trip
02 Thermal overload trip
03 tI> trip
04 tI>> trip
05 tI>>> trip
06 tIE> trip
07 tIE>> trip
08 tIE>>> trip
09 tI< trip
10 Broken conductor trip
11 t Aux 1 trip
12 t Aux 2 trip
13 tI2> trip
14 tI2>> trip
15 t Aux 3 trip
16 t Aux 4 trip
17 Breaker Failure Trip
18 SOTF
Word n° 10: Fault value current (fundamental value)

Word n° 11: Phase A current value (True RMS value)
Word n° 12: Phase B current value (True RMS value)
Word n° 13: Phase C current value (True RMS value)
Word n° 14: Earth current value (True RMS value)
Word n° 15: Acknowledge of fault 0: fault non-acknowledged
1: fault acknowledged
Line phase current value (primary value) = phase sampled value (e.g. word 10, 11, 12 or 13)
* phase primary CT / phase internal CT ratio (mapping address 0007)
The formula depends of nominal earth current:
0.1 to 40 Ion range
primary CT ratio/ earth internal CT ratio (mapping address 0008=800)
0.01 to 8 Ion range
0.002 to 1 Ion range
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3.16 Page 3Eh

Most older Fault record value data
Addresses Contents
3E00h Most older Fault record
3.17 Pages 38h to 3Ch

Selection of the disturbance record and channel (11 to 13 words are uploaded for each
address reading)
Address Disturbance record number Format

3800h 1 IA
3801h 1 IB
3802h 1 IC
3803h 1 IE
3804h 1 Frequency
3805h 1 Logic input and outputs
3900h 2 IA
3901h 2 IB
3902h 2 IC
3903h 2 IE
3904h 2 Frequency
3905h 2 Logic input and outputs
3A00h 3 IA
3A01h 3 IB
3A02h 3 IC
3A03h 3 IE
3A04h 3 Frequency
3A05h 3 Logic input and outputs
3B00h 4 IA
3B01h 4 IB
3B02h 4 IC
3B03h 4 IE
3B04h 4 Frequency
3B05h 4 Logic input and outputs
3C00h 1 IA
3C01h 1 IB
3C02h 1 IC
3C03h 1 IE
3C04h 1 Frequency
3C05h 1 Logic input and outputs
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Word n° 1: Number of samples included in the mapping

Word n° 2: Sample number in pre-time
Word n° 3: Sample number in post-time
Word n° 4: Phase primary CT ratio
Word n° 5: Phase secondary CT ratio
Word n° 6: Earth primary CT ratio
Word n° 7: Earth secondary CT ratio
Word n° 8: Phase internal CT ratio
Word n° 9: Earth internal CT ratio
Word n° 10: Mapping last page number
Word n° 11: Number of words in the mapping last page
Word n° 12: Coefficient of samples conversion (=1) (Optional)
Word n° 13: Reference of samples conversion (=1) (Optional)
Line phase current value (primary value) = phase sampled value (e.g. address 3800h, 3801h
or 3802h) * phase primary CT * (1 / internal phase ratio) * √2
Line earth current value (primary value) = earth sampled value (e.g. address 3803h) * earth
primary CT * (1 / internal earth ratio) * √2
3.18 Pages 3Dh
Number of disturbance records available
Addresses Contents
3D00h Number of disturbance records available
Word n° 1: Number of disturbance records available

Word n° 2: Oldest disturbance record number (n)
Words n° 3 & 4: Oldest disturbance record date (second)
Words n° 5 & 6: Oldest disturbance record date (millisecond)
Word n° 7: Disturbance record starting origin
1= trip relay (RL1)
2= instantaneous threshold
3= remote command
4= logic input
Word n° 9: Number of Previous Disturbance record (n+1)
Words n° 10 & 11: Previous disturbance record date (second)
Words n° 12 & 13: Previous disturbance record date (millisecond)
1= trip relay (RL1)
3= remote command
4= logic input
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1= trip relay (RL1)
3= remote command
4= logic input
1= trip relay (RL1)
3= remote command
4= logic input
1= trip relay (RL1)
3= remote command
4= logic input
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4. DESCRIPTION OF THE MAPPING FORMAT, MiCOM P122 AND P123
CODE DESCRIPTION
F1 Unsigned integer – numerical data: 65535
F2 Signed integer – numerical data: -32768 – 32767
F3 Unsigned integer – curves type
0: STI (IEC)
1: SI (IEC)
2: VI (IEC)
3: EI (IEC)
4: LTI (IEC)
5: STI (C02)
6: MI (ANSI)
7: LTI (CO8)
8: VI (ANSI)
9: EI (ANSI)
10: RC (IEC) Rectifier curve
F3’ Unsigned integer – RXIDG curve type
0 : curve 1 (K = 0.3)
1 : curve 2 (K = 0.4)
2 : curve 3 (K= 0.5)
3 : curve 4 (K = 0.6)
4 : curve 5 (K = 0.7)
5 : curve 6 (K = 0.8)
6 : curve 7 (K = 0.9)
7 : curve 8 (K = 1.0)
F4 Unsigned integer: MODBUS speed
0: 300
1: 600
2: 1200
3: 2400
4: 4800
5: 9600
6: 19200
7: 38400
F5 Unsigned integer: parity
0: without
1: even
2: odd
F6 Unsigned integer: Tripping configuration
bit 0: tI>
bit 1: tI>>
bit 2: tI>>>
bit 3: tIE>
bit 4: tIE>>
bit 5: tIE>>>
bit 6: I<
bit 7: tIth>
bit 8: Broken conductor detection
bit 9: t Aux 1
bit 10: t Aux 2
bit 11: tI2>
bit 12: tI2>>
bit 13: t Aux 3
bit 14: t Aux 4
bit 15: Breaker Failure
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CODE DESCRIPTION
F6’ Unsigned integer: Tripping configuration
bit 0: SOFT
bit 1: Remote Trip
bit 2 to 15: Reserved
F7 Unsigned integer: Latching configuration
bit 0: SOFT
bit 1 to 15: Reserved
F8 Unsigned integer: Latching configuration
bit 0: I> latching
bit 1: I>>
bit 2: I>>>
bit 3: IE>
bit 4: IE>>
bit 5: IE>>>
bit 6: I<
bit 7: tIth>
bit 9: t Aux 1
bit 10: t Aux 2
bit 11: tI2>
bit 12: tI2>>
bit 13: t Aux 3
bit 14: t Aux 4
bit 15: Breaker Failure
F8' Unsigned integer: Blocking logic configuration
bit 0: I> blocking
bit 1: I>>
bit 2: I>>>
bit 3: IE>
bit 4: IE>>
bit 5: IE>>>
bit 6: reserved
bit 7: tIth>
bit 9: t Aux 1
bit 10: t Aux 2
bit 11: tI2>
bit 12: tI2>>
bit 13: t Aux 3
bit 14: t Aux 4
bit 15: reserved
F9 Unsigned integer: Remote control 1
bit 0: Tripping contact delatched
bit 1: 1st alarm acknowledge
bit 2: All alarms acknowledge
bit 3: Remote tripping
bit 4: Remote closing
bit 5: Setting group change
bit 6: Thermal state reset
bit 7: Peak and rolling value reset
bit 8: Disturbance record remote start
bit 9: Maintenance mode
bit 10: Recloser counter reset
bit 11: Recloser reset
bit 12: Local manual acknowledge
bit 13: Oldest event acknowledge
bit 14: Oldest fault acknowledge
bit 15: Hardware RAM alarm acknowledge
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CODE DESCRIPTION
F10 2 characters ASCII
32 –127 = ASCII character1
32 – 127 = ASCII character 2
F11 Reserved
F12 Unsigned integer: Logic input status
bit 0: logic input number 1
bits 5 to 15: reserved
F13 Unsigned integer: logic outputs status
bit 0: logic output number RL1 (tripping)
bit 1: logic output number RL2
bit 4: logic output number RL0 (watchdog)
F14 Unsigned integer: logic outputs configuration
bit 0: selection logic output number RL2
F15 Unsigned integer: logical input allocation
bit 0: delatch allocation
bit 1: allocation 52 a
bit 2: allocation 52 b
bit 3: allocation Lack of SF6
bit 4: allocation external input 1
bit 6: allocation logic blocking 1
bit 7: allocation logic blocking 2
bit 8: allocation disturbance start
bit 9: allocation cold load start
bit 10: allocation selective scheme logic 1
bit 11 allocation selective scheme logic 2
bit 12: allocation change of setting group
bit 13: allocation recloser locked
bit 14: allocation thermal state reset
bit 15: allocation trip circuit supervision
F15bis bit 0: allocation Circuit Breaker Failure
bit 1: Reset of LEDs alarms
bit 2: Maintenance mode
bit 5: SOFT/TOR (from V6.C)
bit 6: Local/remote (from V6.C)
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CODE DESCRIPTION
F16 Unsigned integer: threshold earth information status
bit 0: information threshold exceeded (IE> or IE>> or IE>>>)
bit 1: reserved
bit 2: reserved
bit 3: reserved
bit 4: reserved
bit 5: Instantaneous information IE> or IE>> or IE>>>
bit 6: Tripping information tIE> or tIE>> or tIE>>>
F17 Unsigned integer: threshold phase information status
bit 0: information thresold exceeded (I>, I>>, I>>>)
bit 1: Instantaneous IA
bit 2: Instantaneous IB
bit 3: Instantaneous IC
bit 4: reserved
bit 5: Instantaneous information I> or I>> or I>>>
bit 6: Tripping information tI> or tI>> or tI>>>
F18 Long integer
F19 Unsigned integer: LEDs allocation (1/2)
bit 0: I>
bit 1: tI>
bit 2: I>>
bit 3: tI>>
bit 4: I>>>
bit 5: tI>>>
bit 6: IE>
bit 7: tIE>
bit 8: IE>>
bit 9: tIE>>
bit 10: IE>>>
bit 11: tIE>>>
bit 12: Thermal overload trip
bit 13: tI2>
bit 14: Broken conductor trip
bit 15: CB failure
F19’ Unsigned integer: LEDs allocation (2/2)
bit 0: Logic input 1
bit 5: Recloser running
bit 6: Recloser locked
bit 7: tAUX1
bit 8: tAUX2
bit 9: tI2>>
bit 10: SOFT (from V6.C)
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CODE DESCRIPTION
F20 Unsigned integer: logic input data status
bit 0: Selective scheme logic 1
bit 1: Selective scheme logic 2
bit 2: Relay delatch
bit 3: CB position (52 a)
bit 4: CB position (52 b)
bit 5: Lack of SF6
bit 6: External 1
bit 7: External 2
bit 8: Blocking logic 1
bit 9: Blocking logic 2
bit 10: Disturbance record start
bit 11: Cold load start
bit 12: Setting group change
bit 14: Thermal state reset
bit 15: Trip circuit supervision
F20 bis bit 0: CB Failure by external signalisation
bit 1: LEDs alarms reset
bit 2: maintenance mode
bit 3: External 3
bit 4: External 4
bit 5: Manual Close (SOFT/TOR)
bit 6: Local Mode
F21 Unsigned integer: software version
10: Version 1.A
11: Version 1.B
20: Version 2.A
F22 Unsigned integer: internal logic data

bit 0: Latching
bit 1: reserved
F23 Unsigned integer: relay status
bit 0: Relay status
bit 1: Minor material alarm
bit 2: Presence of non-acknowledged event
bit 3: Synchronisation state
bit 4: Presence of non-acknowledged disturbance record
bit 5: Presence of non-acknowledged fault record
bit 6: reserved
bit 7: reserved
F24 Status of the relay functions
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
F25 2 ASCII characters
F26 1: IA measurement display (True RMS)
2: IB measurement display (True RMS)
3: IC measurement display (True RMS)
4: IN measurement display (True RMS)
F27 0: DMT time delay
1: IDMT time delay
2: RI time delay
F27’ 0: DMT time delay
1: IDMT time delay
2: RI time delay
3: RXIDG curves
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CODE DESCRIPTION
F28 0: 7 data bits
1: 8 data bits
F29 0: 1 stop bit
1: 2 stop bits
F30 0: Communication non-available
1: Communication available
F31 Unsigned integer: Number of available event records
0: None
1: 1 event record available
2: 2 event records available
F32 Unsigned integer:
0: Disturbance record start condition on INSTANTANEOUS
1: Disturbance record start condition on TRIPPING
F33 Cold load start thresholds
bit 0: tI>
bit 1: tI>>
bit 2: tI>>>
bit 3: tIE>
bit 4: tIE>>
bit 5: tIE>>>
bit 7: tI2>
bit 8: tI2>>
bit 9 to 15: reserved
F34 Reserved
F35 0: No disturbance record uploaded
1: Disturbance record upload running
F36 Memorised flags of non acknowledged alarms:
bit 0: IE>
bit 1: tIE>
bit 2: IE>>
bit 3: tIE>>
bit 4: IE>>>
bit 5: tIE>>>
bit 6: Thermal overload alarm
bit 8: Broken conductor
bit 9: CB failure
bit 10: I2>>
bit 11: I2>
bit 12: tI2>
bit 13: t Aux 1
bit 14: t Aux 2
bit 15: tI2>>
F37 Unsigned integer: Thermal overload information
bit 0: Thermal overload alarm
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CODE DESCRIPTION
F38 Unsigned integer:
bit 0: reserved
bit 1: CB failure
bit 2: Pole A opening
bit 3: Pole B opening
bit 4: Pole C opening
bit 5: Broken conductor
bit 6: t Aux 1
bit 7: t Aux 2
bit 8: Broken conductor time delay
bit 9: CB failure time delay
bit 10: Cold load pick up time delay
bit 11: CB alarms or bits 0,1,2,4 of F43
bit 12: t Aux 3
bit 13: t Aux 4
F39 Unsigned integer: output relay remote word in maintenance mode
bit 0: RL1 (trip)
bit 1: RL2
bit 2: RL3
bit 3: RL0 (watch-dog)
bit 4: RL4
bit 5: RL5
bit 6: RL6
bit 7: RL7
bit 8: RL8
F40 Unsigned integer: selective scheme logic configuration
bit 0: tI>>
bit 1: tI>>>
bit 2: tIE>>
bit 3: tIE>>>
F41 0: Front and rear MODBUS communication
1: Front MODBUS and rear Courier communication
2: Front MODBUS and rear IEC103 communication
3: Front MODBUS and rear DNP3 communication
F42 5, 10, 15, 30 or 60 minutes
F43 bit 0: CB operating time overreach
bit 1: CB operation number overreach
bit 2: Square Amps sum overreach
bit 3: Trip circuit self-test
bit 4: CB closing time overreach
bit 6: Recloser successful
bit 7: Recloser in progress
bit 8: Closing command issued from recloser cycle
bit 9: Recloser configuration error
bit 10: Recloser in service
bit 11: Recloser final trip
F44 bit 0: CB, operating time overreach, memorised alarm
bit 1: CB operation number overreach, memorised alarm
bit 2: Square Amps sum overreach, memorised alarm
bit 3: Trip circuit self-test, memorised alarm
bit 4: CB closing time overreach, memorised alarm
Bit 5: t Aux 3, Memorised alarm
Bit 6: t Aux 4, Memorised alarm
Bit 7: reserved
bit 8: SOFT
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CODE DESCRIPTION
F45 Unsigned integer: relay status
bit 0: Watchdog
bit 1: Communication failure
bit 2: EEPROM data failure
bit 3: Analogue failure
bit 4: Datation failure
bit 5: EEPROM calibration failure
bit 6: SRAM failure
bit 7: Battery failure
bit 8: Reserved
bit 9: Default settings alarm
bit 10 to 15: reserved
F46 bit 0: Launching IO harmonic calculation
bit 1: internally reserved for delatching of tripping relay only (RL1), and not like
bit 0 in F9.
bit 2: Acknowledgement of the oldest disturbance record
bit 3: End of maintenance mode
bit 4: Reset of Rolling Demands Data (average avlues and timers)
bit 5: Reset of maximum values of the averages in sub period
bit 6: LEDs reset
bit 7: Internal reset of non latched tripping LED
bit 8: communication Order 1
F47 0: setting group change either by communication, or of the relay front (MENU)
1: setting group change on LEVEL (High or Low) of digital input.
F48 0: Private Format Date
1: IEC Format Date
F49 bit 0: Cycle 1 configuration ( trip and initialise the reclosure)
bit 1: Cycle 1 configuration ( block the tripping on cycle )
bit 2, 3: reserved
bit 4: Cycle 2 configuration ( trip and initialise the reclosure)
bit 6, 7: reserved
bit 10, 11: reserved
F50 0: DC Voltage
1: AC Voltage
F51 0: Direct phase rotation ABC
1: Inverse phase rotation ACB
F52 Status of SOFT functions (Switch On To Fault)
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
F53 SOFT parameters
0: Start I>>
1: Start I>>>
F54 Bit 0: SOFT in progress
Bit 1: Instantaneous information
Bit 2: Tripping information
F56 Unsigned integer : IEC870-5-103 messages option for non-standard protections.
0 : Public messages
1 : Private messages.
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CODE DESCRIPTION
F58 Unsigned integer : IE > interlock.
0 : Interlock inactive
1 : Interlock active (t IE > locked when IE >> or IE >>> is active)
4.1 Disturbance record additional information

4.1.1 MODBUS request definition used for disturbance record
To upload a disturbance record, the following requests must be done in the exact given
order:
1. (optional): Send a request to know the number of disturbance records available in
SRAM.
2. (compulsory): Send a request with the record number and the channel number.
3. (compulsory): Send one or several requests to upload the disturbance record data. It
depends of the number of samples.
4. (compulsory): Send a request to upload the index frame.
4.1.2 Request to know the number of disturbance records in SRAM
Slave number Function code Word address Word number CRC

xx 03h 3Dh 00 00 24h xx xx
This request may be answered an error message with the error code:
EVT_NOK(OF): No record available
NOTA: If there is less than 5 records available, the answer will contains zero
in the non-used words.
4.1.3 Service requests
This request must be send before uploading the disturbance record channel samples. It
allows to know the record number and the channel number to upload. It allows also to know
the number of samples in the channel.

xx 03h Refer to mapping 00 0Bh xx xx
This request may be answered an error message with two different error codes:
CODE_DEF_RAM(02): SRAM failure
CODE_EVT_NOK(03): No disturbance record available in SRAM
4.1.4 Disturbance record upload request

xx 03h Refer to mapping 01 to 7Dh xx xx
This request may be answered an error message with two different error codes:
CODE_DEP_DATA(04): The required disturbance data number is
greater than the memorised number.
CODE_SERV_NOK(05): The service request for disturbance record and
channel number has not been send.
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4.1.5 Index frame upload request

xx 03h 22h 00 00 07h xx xx
This request may be answered an error message with an error code:

CODE_SERV_NOK(05): The service request for disturbance record and
channel number has not been send.
Two ways can be followed to retrieve an event record:
− Send a request to retrieve the oldest non-acknowledge event.
− Send a request to retrieve a dedicated event.

4.1.6 Request to retrieve the oldest non-acknowledge event

xx 03h 36h 00 00 09h xx xx
This event request may be answered an error message with the error code:
EVT_EN_COURS_ECRIT (5): An event is being written into the saved RAM.
NOTE: On event retrieval, two possibilities exist regarding the event record
acknowledgement:
a) Automatic event record acknowledgement on event retrieval.
b) Non automatic event record acknowledgement on event
retrieval.
a) Automatic event record acknowledgement on event retrieval:
The bit12 of the remote order frame (format F9 – mapping address 0400h) shall be set to 0.
On event retrieval, this event record is acknowledged.
b) Non automatic event record acknowledgement on event retrieval:
On event retrieval, this event record is not acknowledged.
To acknowledge this event, an other remote order shall be sent to the relay. The bit 13 of
this frame (format F9 – mapping address 0400h) shall be set to 1.
4.1.7 Request to retrieve a dedicated event

xx 03h Refer to mapping 00 09h xx xx
This event request may be answered an error message with the error code:
EVT_EN_COURS_ECRIT (5): An event is being written into the saved RAM.
NOTA: This event retrieval does not acknowledge this event.
4.1.8 Modbus request definition used to retrieve the fault records
Two ways can be followed to retrieve a fault record:
Send a request to retrieve the oldest non-acknowledge fault record.
Send a request to retrieve a dedicated fault record.
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4.1.9 Request to retrieve the oldest non-acknowledge fault record

xx 03h 3Eh 00 00 0Fh xx xx
NOTA: On fault retrieval, two possibilities exist regarding the fault record
acknowledgement:
a) Automatic fault record acknowledgement on event retrieval.
b) Non automatic fault record acknowledgement on event
retrieval.
a) Automatic fault record acknowledgement on fault retrieval:
On fault retrieval, this fault record is acknowledged.
b) Non automatic fault record acknowledgement on fault retrieval:
On fault retrieval, this fault record is not acknowledged.
To acknowledge this fault, an other remote order shall be sent to the relay. The bit 14 of this
frame (format F9 – mapping address 0400h) shall be set to 1.
4.1.10 Request to retrieve a dedicated fault record

xx 03h Refer to mapping 00 0Fh xx xx
NOTA: This fault value retrieval does not acknowledge this fault record.
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
COURIER DATABASE
MiCOM P120 - P121 - P122 - P123
VERSION V10
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CONTENT
1. K-BUS PROTOCOL AND COURIER LANGUAGE 3

1.1 K-BUS 3
1.1.1 K-Bus transmission layer 3
1.1.2 K-Bus connection 3
1.1.3 Auxiliary equipment 3
1.2 Relay courier database 4
1.3 Setting changes 4
1.4 Systems integration data 4
1.4.1 Address of the relay 4
1.4.2 Measured values 4
1.4.3 Status word 5
1.4.4 Unit status word 5
1.4.5 Control status word 5
1.4.6 Logic input status word 5
1.4.7 Output relay status word 5
1.4.8 Control information 6
1.4.9 Protection Indication 6
1.4.10 Measurement control 8
1.4.11 Change of remote measurements 8
1.5 Event extraction 8
1.5.1 Automatic event extraction 8
1.5.2 Event types 8
1.5.3 Event format 9
1.5.4 Manual record extraction 9
1.6 Disturbance record extraction (P122, P123 only) 9
2. LIST OF EVENTS CREATED BY THE RELAY 10
3. COURIER DATABASE ORGANISATION P120 13
4. COURIER DATABASE ORGANISATION P121 20
5. COURIER DATABASE ORGANISATION P122, P123 32

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1. K-BUS PROTOCOL AND COURIER LANGUAGE

The serial communications are transmitted on K-Bus, a multi-drop network proposing an
instantaneous interface with IEC 870 - 5 - FT1.2 standards. The language and the
communication protocol used are Courier. This concept permits especially to the generic
programmes of the principal units to access to a high number of different relay types without
need to change permanently the principal unit program for each relay type. The relays forms
a distributed database in which the principal workstation proceeds to a selective call of the
slave relays in order to know all necessary information.
Courier has a concept for the functions with a selective call system which allows not a slave
periphery to communicate directly with the central unit when one shall informs another about
a particular event. The slave workstation has to wait that the principal workstation asks for
the information. With Courier each information is given into a box with a code of the length
and the database type. In knowing the database format the reception periphery can read
them.
1.1 K-BUS
K-Bus is a communication system developed for connecting the slave peripheries in
remoting on the central unit, permitting them to execute all remote monitoring and remote
control functions using the appropriated communication language. K-Bus is not able to
permit a direct communication between the slave peripheries. Only a communication
between the central unit and the slave peripheries can be established. The principal
characteristics of the K-Bus are his profitability, his high security level, his installation facility
and his user friendliness.
1.1.1 K-Bus transmission layer
The communication port is supported on the reception levels and the voltage transmission
RS485 with galvanic isolation assured by a transformer. A selective call protocol is used. No
relay unit is allowed to transmit before having received a validation message without any
error detection. The transmission is synchronous on a pair of isolated waves. The data are
coded FM0 with a clock signal for eliminate all CC-component, allows the signal to cross the
transformers.
With the exception of the central units, each network node is passive. No defective unit from
the system can interfere with the communications established with the other units. The
message format is HDLC. The data transmission speed is 64 kbits/s.
1.1.2 K-Bus connection
The connection on the K-Bus port is realised by screwed terminals of 4 mm of MIDOS
standards or by FASTON-connectors. A cabled pair is sufficient to realise the connection,
knowing that the polarity is not important. It is recommended to use an external screen earth
linked at the end of the principal workstation only. The screen has to be fixed with a M4
screw following the wiring scheme (cf. TG: P12X/EN T). The functioning of the K-BUS
network is guaranteed for 32 units connected on 1000 meters of cables. Thanks to the data
code method, the polarity of the Bus cable connection is not important.
NOTE: The K-Bus network has to finish with a 150 ohms resistance on each
end of the Bus. The principal workstation can be placed anywhere on
the network. This command point has to be unique.
1.1.3 Auxiliary equipment
For communication with the relay it is necessary to have at least one converter case K-
Bus/IEC870-5 of the type KITZ and a computer suitable software, an interconnection cable
RS232 for connecting the KITZ to the computer and a software conform to the specification
of the Courier protocol.
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1.2 Relay courier database

The Courier database is two dimensional structure with each cell in the database being
referenced by a row and column address. Both the column and the row can take a range
from 0 to 255. Addresses in the database are specified as hexadecimal values, eg 0A02 is
column 0A (10 decimal) row 02. Associated settings/data will be part of the same column,
row zero of the column contains a text string to identify the contents of the column.
This data base is given in paragraph 1, 4, 5.
1.3 Setting changes
This uses a combination of three commands to perform a settings change:
Enter Setting Mode - checks that the cell is settable and returns the limits
Pre-load Setting - Places a new value in the cell, this value is echoed to ensure that setting
corruption has not taken place, the validity of the setting is not checked by this action.
Execute Setting - Confirms the setting change, if the change is valid then a positive response
will be returned, if the setting change fails then an error response will be returned.
Abort Setting - This command can be used to abandon the setting change.
This is the most secure method and is ideally suitable for on-line editors as the setting limits
are taken from the relay before the setting change is made. However this method can be
slow if many settings are to be changed as three commands are required for each change.
1.4 Systems integration data
1.4.1 Address of the relay
The relays can have any address between 1 and 254 included. The address 255
corresponds to the global address to which all relays and all the other slave peripheries are
responding. The Courier protocol specifies that no response can be resent from a slave
periphery to a global message. This permits to avoid that all peripheries respond at the same
time creating by this way user conflict on the Bus.
Each relay has an address settled on 255 in order to guarantee that in case of his
connection to the operating network, its address cannot create any conflict with the address
of another periphery already running. In order to permit to a new periphery to get entirely
operational, its address has to be settled. The address can be modified manually by
capturing the password, than by following the method of the setting change through the user
interface on the front plate of the relay.
The same, if the network functioning on a computer takes in charge the auto-addressing, the
relay address can be settled on 0 to active the characteristic of auto-addressing of the
computer software. The relay receives then the next valid address on the Bus.
If the address is 255 or it is unknown, it can be modified by sending a new address, with a
global message, to a periphery possessing a particular serial number. This method is used
for those peripheries which do not have any user interface for reading or for changing the
address in process.
1.4.2 Measured values
Each measured value can be periodically extracted by a selective call of MiCOM P120,
P121, P122 and P123 relays.
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1.4.3 Status word

Each response of a slave periphery contains an octet of status. This octet is resent by the
relay at the beginning of each message for signalling important data. The principal
workstation can be design for responding automatically to these important data.
The contained indications are the following:
Bit 0 - 1 = Recording of disturbance available for retrieval
Bit 1 - 1 = Change of the Unit status word
Bit 2 - 1 = Change of the control status word
Bit 3 - 1 = Relay busy, no response possible in time
Bit 4 - 1 = Relay out of service
Bit 5 - 1 = Recording of events available for retrieval
Bit 6 - 1 = Switched alarm indicator
Bit 7 - 1 = Switched tripping indicator
Only the bit 3 is used for versions P120 & P121.
1.4.4 Unit status word
The unit status word is located in the menu 000C.
Each bits pair of the Unit status word serves to indicate the status (position) of the unit
elements checked through the relay.
This functionality is not supported on MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays.
1.4.5 Control status word
The Control status word is located in the cell of the menu 000D.
It is used for transmitting the control information of the slave periphery to the central unit.
Nevertheless, the relays described in this manual are protection relays, which are not using
this control characteristic.
1.4.6 Logic input status word
The logic control input status can be observed in proceeding to a selective call from the cell
of menu 0020. The 2 bits inferior of the returned value indicating the status of each of the 2
logic inputs. This cell is accessible only in reading.
Bit 0: logic input 1
1.4.7 Output relay status word
The output relay status can be observed in proceeding to a selective call from the cell of
menu 0021. The 8 bits inferior of the returned value indicating the status of each of the 5
output relays. This cell is accessible only in reading.
Bit 0: relay 1 (TRIP)
Bit 1,2,3: programmable relays n° 2,3,4
Bit 4: Watchdog
Bit 5,6,7,8: programmable relays n° 5,6,7,8
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1.4.8 Control information

The status of internal controls triggered by the auto-control program of the relays can be
observed in proceeding to a selective call of the cell of menu 0022.
The bits 0 to 6 indicate the material controls of the product.
Bit 0 Analogue Output error
Bit 1 Communication error
Bit 2 EEPROM data error
Bit 3 Analogue fault
Bit 4 Clock error
Bit 5 EEPROM calibration error
Bit 6 RAM error
Bit 7 Battery error
Bit 8 Reserved
Bit 9 Default settings
Bit 10 to 15 Reserved
1.4.9 Protection Indication
The protection indications gives the status of different protection elements in the relay. The
fault indications are generated with these indications.
They are transmitted in the events recordings, in case of a fault recording.
This is the only way to access to these indications.
The status of internal protection indication of the relays can be observed in proceeding to a
selective call of the cell of menu 0023 and 0024.
The following table presents the list of the protection indications of the cell 0023:
Bit position Function of the protection

0 I>
1 I>>
2 I>>>
3 IE>
4 IE>>
5 IE>>>
6 tI>
7 tI>>
8 tI>>>
9 tIE>
10 tIE>>
11 tIE>>>
12 Thermal alarm
13 Thermal overload
14 tI<
15 reserved
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0 Broken conductor
1 t Aux 1
2 t Aux 2
3 Breaker failure
4 I2>
5 tI2>
6 Open operating time
7 Trip operation number
8 SA 2n
9 Trip circuit Supervision
10 Close operating time
11 Successful autoreclose
12 Locked autorecloser
13 Autorecloser configuration fail
14 I2>>
15 tI2>>

0 t Aux 3
1 t Aux 4
2 t Reset I>
3 t Reset I>>
4 t Reset IE>
5 t Reset IE>>
6 t Reset I2>
7 t BF
8 t SOTF
9 Final Trip
10 Autoreclos. In progress
11 Reserved
12 Reserved
13 Reserved
14 Reserved
15 Reserved
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1.4.10 Measurement control

The control functions through a relay of the MiCOM P12x range can be executed on a serial
link. These functions are supported in particular on the changes of the individual relay
settings, on the changes of the setting groups, on the remote control of the circuit breaker,
as well as on the functions and the locking of the selected output relays.
The remote control is limited in the control functions selected in the table of the relays menu.
The CRC and the controls of the message length are used on each received message. No
response is given for messages received with an error detection. The principal unit can be
re-initialised in order to resent an order as often as wanted if he is not receiving any
response or if he receives a response with an error detection.
NOTE: The control commands are generally materialised by the change of
the cell value. They dispose the same inherent security. No response
is allowed for the global orders to avoid any user conflict of the Bus.
For this type of order, a double start is used for the verification of the
message by the relay.
The relay transmits then a confirmation indicating that the control
order or the change of setting has been accepted.
If this is not the case, the relay is sending an error message.
1.4.11 Change of remote measurements
The relay is only responding to the orders of a setting change through the serial port if the
SD0 link = 1 is selected. The selection of the SD0 link = 1 is blocking all the changes of
remote setting with the exception of the SC logical links and the password capture. When the
SD0 link = 0 is selected, the remote setting are protected by the password.
For changing the remote links, the password has to be first remote captured and the SD and
SD0 function links have to be settled on 1.
1.5 Event extraction
Events can be extracted either automatically or manually. For automatic extraction all events
are extracted in sequential order using the standard Courier mechanism, this includes fault.
The manual approach allows the user to select randomly an event, or a fault from the stored
records.
1.5.1 Automatic event extraction
This method is intended for continuous extraction of event and fault information as it is
produced via the rear port.
When new event information is created the Event bit is set within the Status byte, this
indicates to the Master device that event information is available. The oldest, unextracted
event can be extracted from the relay using the Send Event command. The relay will
respond with the event data, which will be either a Courier Type 0 or Type 3 event. The Type
3 event is used for fault records.
Once an event is extracted from the relay the Accept Event can be used to confirm that the
event has been successfully extracted. If all events have been extracted then the event bit
will reset, if there are more events still to be extracted the next event can be accessed using
the Send Event command as before.
1.5.2 Event types
Events will be created by the relay under the following circumstances:
• Change of state of output contact

• Change of state of opto input
• Protection element operation
• Alarm condition
• Setting Change
• Fault Record (Type 3 Courier Event)
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1.5.3 Event format

The Send Event command results in the following fields being returned by the relay:
• Cell Reference
• Timestamp
• Cell Text
• Cell Value
Paragraph 2 contains a table of the events created by the relay and indicates how the
contents of the above fields are interpreted. Fault records will return a Courier Type 3 event
which contains the above fields together with two additional fields:
• Event extraction column
• Event number
These events contain additional information which is extracted from the relay using the
referenced extraction column. Row 01 of the extraction column contains a setting which
allows the fault record to be selected. This setting should be set to the event number value
returned within the record, the extended data can be extracted from the relay by uploading
the text and data from the column.
1.5.4 Manual record extraction
Column 02 of the database can be used for manual viewing fault records. The contents of
this column will depend of the nature of the record selected. It is possible to select directly a
fault record.
Fault Record Selection (Row 01) - This cell can be used to directly select a fault record using
a value between 0 and 4 to select one of up to five stored fault records (0 will be the most
recent fault and 4 will be the oldest). The column will then contain the details of the fault
record selected (row 02 to 0A)
It should be noted that if this column is used to extract event information from the relay the
number associated with a particular record will change when a new fault occurs.
1.6 Disturbance record extraction (P122, P123 only)
The stored disturbance records within the relay are accessible via the Courier interface.
Select Record Number (Row 01) - This cell can be used to select the record to be extracted.
Record 0 will be the oldest un-extracted record, older records will be assigned positive
values, and negative values will be used for more recent records. To facilitate automatic
extraction via the rear port the Disturbance bit of the Status byte is set by the relay whenever
there are un-extracted disturbance records.
Once a record has been selected, using the above cell, the time and date of the record can
be read from cell 02. The disturbance record itself can be extracted using the block transfer
mechanism from cell B00B.
As has been stated the rear Courier port can be used to automatically extract disturbance
records as they occur. This operates using the standard Courier mechanism defined in
Chapter 8 of the Courier User Guide.
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2. LIST OF EVENTS CREATED BY THE RELAY

Code Cell text Cell reference
00 UNKNOWN EVENT -
01 REMOTE CB CLOSING 0
02 CB TRIP 0
03 DIST TRIG 0
04 UNLOCK TRIP 0
05 SET. CHANGE 0
06 RESET THERM 0
07 SET MAINT MODE 0
08 SET RELAY MAINT MODE 0021
09 I> 0023
10 I>> 0023
11 I>>> 0023
12 IE> 0023
13 IE>> 0023
14 IE>>> 0023
15 TH. ALARM 0023
16 TH OVERLOAD 0023
17 tI> 0023
18 tI>> 0023
19 tI>>> 0023
20 tIE> 0023
21 tIE>> 0023
22 tIE>>> 0023
23 tI< 0023
24 BROKEN CONDUCTOR 0024
25 t Aux1 0024
26 t Aux2 0024
27 BREAKER FAILURE 0024
28 Logic Sel. 1 0020
29 Logic Sel. 2 0020
30 Blocking Logic 1 0020
31 Blocking Logic 2 0020
32 Setting change 0020
33 52 a 0020
34 52 b 0020
35 ACK ALL ALAR 0020
36 SF6 0020
37 COLD LOAD PICKUP 0020
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38 TS Change 0020
39 TRIP: TH OVERLOAD 0021
40 TRIP: tI> 0021
41 TRIP: tI>> 0021
42 TRIP: tI>>> 0021
43 TRIP: tIE> 0021
44 TRIP: tIE>> 0021
45 TRIP: tIE>>> 0021
46 TRIP: tI< 0021
47 TRIP: BROKEN CONDUCTOR 0021
48 TRIP: t Aux 1 0021
49 TRIP: t Aux 2 0021
50 AUX Relays 0021
51 ACK 1 AL (FRONT) 0
52 ACK ALAR (FRONT) 0
53 ACK 1 ALARM (COM) 0
54 ACK ALAR (COM) 0
55 Hard Maj Alarm 0022
56 Hard min Alarm 0022
57 I2 > 0024
58 t2> 0024
59 OPEN OPERATING TIME 0024
60 TRIP OPERATION Nb 0024
61 SA2N 0024
62 SW TRIP CIRCUIT 0024
63 CLOSE OPERATING TIME 0024
64 SUCCESS AUTORECLOSE 0024
65 AUTORECLOSER FINAL TRIP 0025
66 AUTORECLOSER CONF. FAIL 0024
67 TRIP: t I2 > 0021
68 Reserved
69 Reserved
70 Reserved
71 LATCHED RELAYS -
72 EXT BREAKER FAILURE 0020
73 I< 0023
74 I2>> 0024
75 tI2>> 0024
76 TRIP: tI2>> 0021
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77 Reserved
78 LATCHED RELAY TRIP -
79 t AUX3 0025
80 TRIP: t AUX3 0021
81 t AUX4 0025
82 TRIP: t AUX4 0021
83 t Reset I> 0025
84 t Reset I>> 0025
85 t Reset IE> 0025
86 t Reset IE>> 0025
87 t Reset I2> 0025
88 TRIP Breaker Failure 0021
89 t BF /Ext. Breaker Failure 0025
90 MANUAL CLOSE (Inp) 0020
91 t SOTF 0025
92 TRIP t SOTF 0021
93 LOCAL MODE 0020
94 Reserved
95 LOCKED AUTORECLOSER 0024
96 AUTORECLOS. IN PROGRESS 0025
GEN. SET. CHANGE
NOTA: When the cell reference is different of zero this means that the event
is generated on event occurrence and another is generated on event
disappearance.
When the cell reference is equal to zero, only the event on edging edge is generated.
Twelve bits are available in the string of characters to describe the contain of the Courier
cell:
On event occurrence, the corresponding bit of the associated format is set to « 1 ».
On event disappearance, the corresponding bit of the associated format is set to « 0 ».
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3. COURIER DATABASE ORGANISATION P120

Values
Col Row Menu Text Data Type Ind Depend Cell Type Min/Max/Step
(*: default)
00 00 SYSTEM DATA
01 Language Ver>: Indexed String 0 Lang1 (French) Setting 0/3/1
1 Lang2 (English) *
2 Lang3 (German)
3 Lang4 (Spanish)
02 Password ASCII Password(4 bytes) AAAA Setting 32/127/1
03 Fnlinks:
NOT IMPLEMENTED
04 Description ASCII Text (6 bytes) “ P120 ”* Setting 32/127/1
05 Plant Reference ASCII Text (4 bytes) “ Pref ” Setting 32/127/1
06 Model Number ASCII Text (16 bytes) “ Model Number ” Data
07 Firmware Number ASCII Text (16 bytes) “ Firmware Number ” Data
08 Serial Number ASCII Text (16 bytes) “ Serial Number ” Data
09 Frequency Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) XXXX Hz Setting 50/60/10
0A Communication Level Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1 Data
0B Address Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1* Setting 1/255/1
0C Plant Status Word:
NOT IMPLEMENTED
0D Control Status Word:
NOT IMPLEMENTED
0E Setting Group Unsigned Integer Data Always = 1
0F Load shed Stage:
NOT IMPLEMENTED
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Values
(*: default)
10 Circuit Breaker Control Binary flag (3 bits) 0: No operation Data
1: Trip
2: Close
11 Software Reference ASCII Text (16 characters) Data
12-1F Unused, reserved
20 Logic Input Status Binary flag (3 bits) 0: log input 1 Data
1: log input 2
21 Relay Output Status Binary flag (5 bits) 0: relay 1 (trip) Data
1: relay 2
2: relay 3
3: relay 4
4: watchdog relay
22 Alarm Binary flag (16 bits) 0: Ana output err Data
1: Comm err
2: Eeprom err data
3: Ct error
4: reserved
5: Eeprom err calib
6: reserved
7: reserved
8: reserved
9: Default settings
10 to 15: reserved
23 Pseudo Logic Input Binary flag (12 bits) 3: IE> Data
Status group 1 4: IE>>
5: IE>>>
9: t IE>
10: t IE>>
11: t IE>>>
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Values
(*: default)
01 00 USER CONTROL
01 Remote control 1 Binary flag (5 bits) 0: Unlock trip cont.* Setting 0/ 31/1
1: Ack first alarm
2: Ack all alarms
3: TRIP
4: CLOSE
5 to 15: Reserved
03 00 MEASUREMENTS
01 I0 RMS Courier floating point Data
number
09 FREQUENCY Courier floating point Data Starting from V5.F
number
0E 00 CT RATIOS
01 CT Primary Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1000 * Setting 1/3000/1
02 CT Secondary Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1* Setting 1/5/4
Protection Group n° 1
21 00 EARTH FAULT
01 Stage 1 Overcurrent (Sub Heading)
02 Max I> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
03 Threshold I> Courier floating point 0.01 IEn* 2102=1 Setting 0.01/1.0/0.005
number
04 Tempo Type I> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 2102=1 Setting 0/3/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
3 3: Laborelec curves
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Values
(*: default)
05 Curve Type I> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 2104=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
07 TMS I> Courier floating point 0.025 * 2104=1 Setting 0.025/1.5/0.025
number
08 K I> Courier floating point 0.1 * 2104=2 Setting 0.1/10.0/0.005
number
09 Tempo I> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2104=0 Setting 0 /150.0/0.01
number
0C-0F Reserved
11 Max I>> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
12 Threshold I>> Courier floating point 0.01 IEn* 2111=1 Setting 0.01/8.0/0.005
number
18 Tempo I>> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2113=0 Setting 0 /150.0/0.01
number
1C-1F Reserved
21 Max I>>> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
22 Threshold I>>> Courier floating point 0.01 IEn * 2121=1 Setting 0.01/8.0/0.005
number
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Values
(*: default)
23 Tempo I>>> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2121=1 Setting 0 /150.0/0.01
number
60 00 AUTOMATISM
01 Trip Configuration Binary (16 bits) 0: t I> * Setting 0 / 65535 / 1
1: t I>>
2: t I>>>
6 to 15: reserved
02 Latched Configuration Binary (16 bits) 0: Latch I> * Setting 0 / 65535 / 1
1: Latch I>>
2: Latch I>>>
6 to 15: reserved
03 Blocking 1 Configuration Binary (16 bits) 0: Blocking t I> * Setting 0 / 65535 / 1
1: Blocking t I>>
2: Blocking t I>>>
6 to 15: reserved
61 00 TS SETTINGS
01 Logical input allocation 1 Indexed String 0 0: nothing * Setting 0/7/1
1 1: delatch
2 2: 52 a
3 3: 52 b
4 4: CB failure
5 5: External input 1
7 7: Logic blocking
1 1: delatch
2 2: 52 a
3 3: 52 b
4 4: CB failure
7 7: Logic blocking
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Values
(*: default)
62 00 TC SETTINGS
01 GENERAL TRIP Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
02 I> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
03 tI> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
04 I>> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
05 t I>> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
06 I>>> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
07 t I>>> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
63 00 LEDS SETTINGS
01 Led 5 Binary (16 bits) 0: I> Setting 0/65535/1
1: t I>
2: I>> *
3: t I>>
4: I>>>
5: t I>>>
12 to 15: Reserved
1: t I>
2: I>>
3: t I>>
4: I>>> *
5: t I>>>
12 to 15: Reserved
1: t I>
2: I>>
3: t I>>
4: I>>>
5: t I>>> *
12 to 15: Reserved
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Values
(*: default)
1: t I>
2: I>>
3: t I>>
4: I>>>
5: t I>>>
12 to 15: Reserved
BF 00 COMM SYSTEM DATA
03 Setting Transfert Setting 0/1/1
04 Reset Demand Timers NOT IMPLEMENTED
05 Reset Event Report NOT IMPLEMENTED
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4. COURIER DATABASE ORGANISATION P121

Values
(*: default)
00 00 SYSTEM DATA
1 Lang2 (English) *
2 Lang3 (German)
3 Lang4 (Spanish)
02 Password ASCII Password (4 bytes) AAAA Setting 32/127/1
03 Fnlinks:
NOT IMPLEMENTED
NOT IMPLEMENTED
NOT IMPLEMENTED
0E Setting Group Unsigned Integer Data
0F Load shed Stage:
NOT IMPLEMENTED
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Values
(*: default)
10 Circuit Breaker Control Binary flag (3 bits) 0: No operation Data
1: Trip
2: Close
1: log input 2
2: log input 3
1: relay 2
2: relay 3
3: relay 4
4: watchdog relay
1: Comm err
2: Eeprom err data
3: Ct error
4: reserved
5: Eeprom err calib
6: reserved
7: reserved
8: reserved
9: Default settings
10 to 15: reserved
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Values
(*: default)
23 Pseudo Logic Input Binary flag (12 bits) 0: I> Data
Status group 1 1: I>>
2: I>>>
3: IE>
4: IE>>
5: IE>>>
6: t I>
7: t I>>
8: t I>>>
9: t IE>
10: t IE>>
11: t IE>>>
01 00 USER CONTROL
01 Remote control 1 Binary flag (5 bits) 0: Unlock trip cont.* Setting 0/ 31/1
1: Ack first alarm
2: Ack all alarms
3: TRIP
4: CLOSE
5 to 15: Reserved
03 00 MEASUREMENTS
01 IA RMS Courier floating point Data
number
02 IB RMS Courier floating point Data
number
03 IC RMS Courier floating point Data
number
number
09 FREQUENCY Courier floating point Data
number
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Values
(*: default)
0D 00 GENERAL SETTING
01 Phase rotation sense Indexed string 0: Direct (A/B/C) Setting 0 (A/B/C)
1: Inverse (A/B/C) 1 (A/B/C)
0E 00 CT RATIOS
01 Phase CT Primary Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1000 * Setting 1/3000/1
02 Phase CT Secondary Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1* Setting 1/5/4
03 Neutral CT Primary Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1000 * Setting 1/3000/1
04 Neutral CT Secondary Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1* Setting 1/5/4
20 00 PHASE OVERCURRENT
03 Threshold I> Courier floating point 0.1 In * 2002=1 Setting 0.1/25.0/0.1
number
04 Temporisation Type I> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 2002=1 Setting 0/2/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
05 Curve type I> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 2004=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
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Values
(*: default)
number
number
number
0C-0F Reserved
12 Threshold I>> Courier floating point 0.50 In * 2011=1 Setting 0.5/40.0/0.05
number
13 Temporisation Type I>> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 2011=1 Setting 0/2/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
14 Curve type I>> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 2013=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
15 TMS I>> Courier floating point 0.025 * 2013=1 Setting 0.025/1.5/0.025
number
16 K I>> Courier floating point 0.1 * 2013=2 Setting 0.1/10.0/0.005
number
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Values
(*: default)
17 Tempo I>> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2013=0 Setting 0 /150/0.01
number
1B-1F Reserved
22 Threshold I>>> Courier floating point 0.50 In * 2021=1 Setting 0.5/40.0/0.05
number
23 Tempo I>>> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2021=1 Setting 0 /150/0.01
number
21 00 EARTH FAULT
02 Max IE> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
03 Threshold IE> Courier floating point 0.01 IEn* 2102=1 Setting 0.01/1.0/0.005
number
04 Tempo Type IE> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 2102=1 Setting 0/3/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
05 Curve Type IE> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 2104=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
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Values
(*: default)
06 Curve Type 2 Indexed String 0 Curve type 1 * 2104=3 Setting 0/2/1
(Laborelec) IE> 1 Curve type 2
2 Curve type 3
07 TMS IE> Courier floating point 0.025 * 2104=1 Setting 0.025/1.5/0.025
number
08 K IE> Courier floating point 0.1 * 2104=2 Setting 0.1/10.0/0.005
number
09 Tempo IE> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2104=0 Setting 0 /150.0/0.01
number
0C-0F Reserved
11 Max IE>> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
12 Threshold IE>> Courier floating point 0.01 IEn* 2111=1 Setting 0.01/8.0/0.005
number
13 Tempo Type IE>> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 2111=1 Setting 0/3/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
14 Curve Type IE>> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 2113=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
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Values
(*: default)
15 Curve Type 2 Indexed String 0 Curve type 1 * 2113=3 Setting 0/2/1
(Laborelec) IE>> 1 Curve type 2
2 Curve type 3
16 TMS IE>> Courier floating point 0.025 * 2113=1 Setting 0.025/1.5/0.025
number
17 K IE>> Courier floating point 0.1 * 2113=2 Setting 0.1/10.0/0.005
number
18 Tempo IE>> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2113=0 Setting 0 /150.0/0.01
number
1C-1F Reserved
21 Max IE>>> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
22 Threshold IE>>> Courier floating point 0.01 IEn * 2121=1 Setting 0.01/8.0/0.005
number
23 Tempo IE>>> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2121=1 Setting 0 /150.0/0.01
number
60 00 AUTOMATISM
01 Trip Configuration Binary (16 bits) 0: t I> * Setting 0 / 65535 / 1
1: t I>>
2: t I>>>
3: t IE>
4: t IE>>
5: t IE>>>
6 to 15: reserved
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Values
(*: default)
02 Latched Configuration Binary (16 bits) 0: Latch I> * Setting 0 / 65535 / 1
1: Latch I>>
2: Latch I>>>
3: Latch IE>
4: Latch IE>>
5: Latch IE>>>
6 to 15: reserved
03 Blocking 1 Configuration Binary (16 bits) 0: Blocking t I> * Setting 0 / 65535 / 1
1: Blocking t I>>
2: Blocking t I>>>
3: Blocking t IE>
4: Blocking t IE>>
5: Blocking t IE>>>
6 to 15: reserved
61 00 TS SETTINGS
1 1: delatch
2 2: 52 a
3 3: 52 b
4 4: CB failure
7 7: Logic blocking
1 1: delatch
2 2: 52 a
3 3: 52 b
4 4: CB failure
7 7: Logic blocking
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Values
(*: default)
62 00 TC SETTINGS
08 IE> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
09 t IE> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
0A IE>> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
0B t IE>> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
0C IE>>> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
0D t IE>>> Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
15 Reclosing Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
1D TC lock setting Binary (3 bits) 000 * Setting 0/7/1
bit 0 to 2 =1: TC Locked
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Values
(*: default)
63 00 LEDS SETTINGS
1: t I>
2: I>> *
3: t I>>
4: I>>>
5: t I>>>
6: IE>
7: t IE>
8: IE>>
9: t IE>>
10: IE>>>
11: t IE>>>
12 to 15: Reserved
1: t I>
2: I>>
3: t I>>
4: I>>> *
5: t I>>>
6: IE>
7: t IE>
8: IE>>
9: t IE>>
10: IE>>>
11: t IE>>>
12 to 15: Reserved
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Values
(*: default)
1: t I>
2: I>>
3: t I>>
4: I>>>
5: t I>>> *
6: IE>
7: t IE>
8: IE>>
9: t IE>>
10: IE>>>
11: t IE>>>
12 to 15: Reserved
1: t I>
2: I>>
3: t I>>
4: I>>>
5: t I>>>
6: IE> *
7: t IE>
8: IE>>
9: t IE>>
10: IE>>>
11: t IE>>>
12 to 15: Reserved
03 Setting Transfert
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5. COURIER DATABASE ORGANISATION P122, P123

This Database organisation is common for both products, except for the Autorecloser function, the SOTF function (with Control Trip and Control Close
outputs).
Values
(*: default)
00 00 SYSTEM DATA
1 Lang2 (English)*
2 Lang3 (German)
3 Lang4 (Spanish)
02 Password ASCII Password (4 bytes) AAAA Setting 32/127/1
03 Fnlinks:
NOT IMPLEMENTED
NOT IMPLEMENTED
NOT IMPLEMENTED
0E Setting Group Unsigned Integer Data
0F Load shed Stage:
NOT IMPLEMENTED
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Values
(*: default)
10 Circuit Breaker Control Indexed String 0*: No operation Setting 0/2/1
1: Trip
2: Close
1: log input 2
2: log input 3
3: log input 4
4: log input 5
1: relay 2
2: relay 3
3: relay 4
4: watchdog relay
5: relay 5
6: relay 6
7: relay 7
8: relay 8
1: Comm err
2: Eeprom err data
3: Ct error
4: Clock error
5: Eeprom err calib
6: Ram error
7: Battery error
8: reserved
9: Default settings
10 to 15: reserved
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Values
(*: default)
23 Pseudo Logic Input Binary flag (16 bits) 0: I> Data
Status group 1 1: I>>
2: I>>>
3: IE>
4: IE>>
5: IE>>>
6: t I>
7: t I>>
8: t I>>>
9: t IE>
10: t IE>>
11: t IE>>>
12: Thermal Alarm
13: Therm. Overload
14: t I<
15: I<
24 Pseudo Logic Input Binary flag (16 bits) 0: Broken Conductor Data
Status group 2 1: t Aux 1
2: t Aux 2
3: Breaker Fail.
4: Iinv >
5: t Iinv>
6: Open operating time
7: Trip operation Nb
8: SA 2 n
9: SW Trip Circuit
10: Close operating time
11: Successful autoreclose
12: Locked autorecloser
13: Autorecloser conf. fail
14: Iinv>>
15: t Iinv>>
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Values
(*: default)
25 Pseudo Logic Input Binary flag (16 bits) 0: t Aux 3 Data
Status group 3 1: t Aux 4
2: t Reset I>
3: t Reset I>>
4: t Reset IE>
5: t Reset IE>>
6: t Reset I2>
7: t BF
8: t SOTF
9: Final Trip
10: Autoreclos. in progress
11 à 15: reserved
01 00 USER CONTROL
01 Remote control 1 Binary flag (16 bits) 0: Unlock trip cont.* Setting 0/65535/1
1: Ack first alarm
2: Ack all alarms
3: TRIP
4: CLOSE
5: Setting Change
6: Th. State Reset
7: RMS aver&max Reset
8: Dist. Rec. Trig
9: Maintenance Start
10: Recloser timer Reset
11: Recloser Reset
12: Reserved
13: Reserved
14: Reserved
15: SRAM def . ack
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Values
(*: default)
02 Remote control 2 Binary flag (9 bits) 0: Relay 0: TRIP* Setting 0/511/1
1: Relay 1
2: Relay 2
3: Relay 3
4: Watchdog Relay
5: Relay 4
6: Relay 5
7: Relay 6
8: Relay 7
03 Remote control 3 Binary flag (6 bits) 0: Reset I0 Harmonic Setting 0/63/1
1: Reserved
2: Reserved
3: Maintenance stop
4: Reset rolling averages
5: Reset sub-period
average peaks.
02 00 VIEW RECORDS
01 Record number Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 5* Setting 1/5/1
02 Occur date Unsigned Integer (2 bytes)
03 Active set group Unsigned Integer (2 bytes)
04 Phase in fault ASCII Text
05 Fault Id ASCII Text
06 Magnitude Courier floating point
number
07 Ia magnitude Courier floating point
number
08 Ib magnitude Courier floating point
number
09 Ic magnitude Courier floating point
number
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Values
(*: default)
0A In magnitude Courier floating point
number
03 00 MEASUREMENTS
01 IA RMS Courier floating point Data
number
02 IB RMS Courier floating point Data
number
03 IC RMS Courier floating point Data
number
number
05 Idirect Courier floating point Data
number
06 IINV Courier floating point Data
number
07 Ratio Idir / Iinv Courier floating point Data
number
08 THERMAL STATE (Rst) Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) Data
(%)
09 FREQUENCY Courier floating point Data
number
0A RST RMS MAX &
AVERAGE
0B MAX RMS IA Courier floating point Data
number
0C MAX RMS IB Courier floating point Data
number
0D MAX RMS IC Courier floating point Data
number
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Values
(*: default)
0E IA RMS AVERAGE Courier floating point Data
number
0F IB RMS AVERAGE Courier floating point Data
number
10 IC RMS AVERAGE Courier floating point Data
number
11 IN – Fn (Rst) Courier floating point Data
number
20 RST Sub-period
average Peaks
21 IA RMS Sub-period Courier floating point Data
average Peak number
22 IB RMS Sub-period Courier floating point Data
average Peak number
23 IC RMS Sub-period Courier floating point Data
average Peak number
24 RST Rolling Averages
25 IA RMS Rolling Average Courier floating point Data
number
26 IB RMS Rolling Average Courier floating point Data
number
27 IC RMS Rolling Average Courier floating point Data
number
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Values
(*: default)
04 00 RECLOSER
STATISTICS (Rst)
01 TOTAL CYCLE Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) Data
NUMBER
02 CYCLE 1 NUMBER Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) Data
06 DEFINITIVE TRIP Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) Data
NUMBER
07 RECLOSE ORDER Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) Data
NUMBER
05 00 PROCESS: in versions >
06 00 SW MONITORING
01 RST SAn Ix
02 SAn IA Courier floating point Data
number
03 SAn IB Courier floating point Data
number
04 SAn IC Courier floating point Data
number
05 SW operation nb (Rst) Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) Data
06 SW operation time Courier floating point 0.0 s Data
number
07 SW Closing time Courier floating point Data
number
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Values
(*: default)
08 00 TIME:
01 Date/Time IEC870 Time & Date Data
02 Date Format (IEC/no) Indexed String 0: Private * Setting 0 (Private) / 1
1: IEC (IEC)
0D 00 GENERAL SETTING
01 Phase Rotation sense Indexed String 0: Direct (A/B/C) * Setting 0 (A/B/C) / 1
1: Inverse (A/C/B) (A/C/B)
0E 00 CT RATIOS
01 Phase CT Primary Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1000 * Setting 1/50000/1
02 Phase CT Secondary Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1* Setting 1/5/4
03 Neutral CT Primary Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1000 * Setting 1/50000/1
04 Neutral CT Secondary Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1* Setting 1/5/4
0F 00 SETTING GROUPS
01 Setting group toggle Indexed String 0: Menu * Setting 0 (Menu) / 1
1: Input (Input)
02 Select setting group Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1* 0F01=0 Setting 1/2
03 Group 1 visible Indexed String 0: YES * Setting 0 (YES) /
1: NO 1 (NO)
04 Group 2 visible Indexed String 0: YES Setting 0 (YES) /
1: NO * 1 (NO)
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Values
(*: default)
20 00 PHASE
OVERCURRENT
number
04 Temporisation Type I> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 2002=1 Setting 0/2/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
05 Curve type I> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 2004=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
number
number
number
09 Tempo reset type I> Indexed String 0: definite time 2004=1 & Setting 0/1
1: inverse time 2005>= 5 &
2005 <=9
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Values
(*: default)
0A RTMS I> Courier floating point 0.025 2009 = 1 Setting 0.025/3.2/0.025
number
0B T RESET I> Courier floating point 0.04 2009 = 0 or Setting 0/600.0/0.01
number 2004 =0 or
2004 =2
or (2004=1 &
2005 < 5 &
2005 > 9)
0C-0F Reserved
number
13 Temporisation Type I>> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 2011=1 Setting 0/2/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
14 Curve type I>> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 2013=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
number
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Values
(*: default)
number
number
18 Tempo reset type I>> Indexed String 0: definite time 2013=1 & Setting 0/1
2014 <=9
19 RTMS I>> Courier floating point 0.025 2018 = 1 Setting 0.025/3.2/0.025
number
1A T RESET I>> Courier floating point 0.04 2018 = 0 or Setting 0/600.0/0.01
number 2013 = 0 or
2013 =2
or (2013=1 &
2014 < 5 &
2014 > 9)
1B-1F Reserved
number
number
24 Sample I>>> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled 2021=1 Setting 0/1/1
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Values
(*: default)
21 00 EARTH FAULT
number or 0.002 IEn* if great or 0.1/25.0/0.01 if
sensitivity normal sensitivity
or 0.002/1.0/0.001
if great sensitivity
04 Tempo Type IE> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 2102=1 Setting 0/3/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
3 3: RXIDG curves
05 Curve Type IE> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 2104=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
06 Curve Type 2 (RXIDG) Indexed String 0 K = 0.3 * 2104=3 Setting 0/7/1
IE> 1 K = 0.4
2 K = 0.5
3 K = 0.6
4 K = 0.7
5 K = 0.8
6 K = 0.9
7 K = 1.0.
number
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Values
(*: default)
number
number
0A Tempo reset Type IE> Indexed String 0: definite time 2104=1 & Setting 0/1
2105 <=9
0B RTMS IE> Courier floating point 0.025 210A = 1 Setting 0.025/3.2/0.025
number
0C T RESET IE> Courier floating point 0.04 210A = 0 or Setting 0/600.0/0.01
number 2104 = 0 or
2104 =2
or 2104 =3
or (2104=1 &
2105 < 5 &
2105 > 9)
0D Interlock IE> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled (2104 =3 Setting 0/1/1
or 2104=1) &
(2111=1 or
2121=1)
0E-0F Reserved
12 Threshold IE>> Courier floating point 0.01 IEn* 2111=1 Setting 0.01/8.0/0.005
number or 0.50 IEn* if normal or 0.50/40.0/0.01
sensitivity if normal
or 0.002 IEn* if great sensitivity
sensitivity or 0.002/1.0/0.001
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Values
(*: default)
13 Tempo Type IE>> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 2111=1 Setting 0/3/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
3 3: RXIDG curves
14 Curve Type IE>> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 2113=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
IE>> 1 K = 0.4
2 K = 0.5
3 K = 0.6
4 K = 0.7
5 K = 0.8
6 K = 0.9
7 K = 1.0.
number
number
number
19 Tempo reset Type IE>> Indexed String 0: definite time 2113=1 & Setting 0/1
2114 <=9
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Values
(*: default)
1A RTMS IE>> Courier floating point 0.025 2119 = 1 Setting 0.025/3.2/0.025
number
1B T RESET IE>> Courier floating point 0.04 2119 = 0 or Setting 0/600.0/0.01
number 2113 = 0 or
2113 =2
or 2113 =3
or (2113=1 &
2114 < 5 &
2114 > 9)
1C-1F Reserved
22 Threshold IE>>> Courier floating point 0.01 IEn* 2121=1 Setting 0.01/8.0/0.005
number
24 Sample IE>>> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled 2121=1 Setting 0/1/1
22 00 THERMAL OVERLOAD
01 Ith> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 Threshold Ith> Courier floating point 0.10 Ith* 2201=1 Setting 0.01/3.2/0.01
number
03 K Ith> Courier floating point 1.05 * 2201=1 Setting 1.0/1.50/0.01 In
number
04 θ TRIP Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 100 % * 2201=1 Setting 50 / 200/ 1 %
05 θ ALARM ? Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled 2201=1 Setting 0/1/1
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Values
(*: default)
06 θ ALARM Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 90 % * 2205 =1 Setting 50 / 200/ 1 %
07 Thermal constant Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1* 2201=1 Setting 1/ 200 / 1 mn
23 00 MIN I<
01 I< Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 Threshold I< Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 20 %In * 2301=1 Setting 2 / 100 / 1 %In
03 Tempo I < Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2301=1 Setting 0 /150.0/0.01
number
24 00 NEGATIVE CURRENT
01 Iinv> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 Threshold Iinv> Courier floating point 0.1 In * 2401 = 1 Setting 0.1/40.0/0.01 In
number
03 Temporisation Type Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 2401 = 1 Setting 0/2/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
04 Curve type Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 2403 = 1 Setting 0/9/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
05 TMS Courier floating point 0.025 * 2403=1 Setting 0.025/1.5/0.025
number
06 K (RI) Courier floating point 0.1 * 2403=2 Setting 0.1/10.0/0.005
number
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Values
(*: default)
07 Tempo Iinv> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2403=0 Setting 0 /150.0/1.0
number
08 Reset tempo type Indexed String 0: definite time 2403=1 & Setting 0/1/1
2404 <=9
09 RTMS Courier floating point 0.025 * 2408 = 1 Setting 0.025/3.2/0.025
number
0A T RESET Courier floating point 0.04 * 2408 = 0 Setting 0.04/100/0.01
number or 2403 =2
or (2403=1 &
2404 < 5 &
2404 > 9)
10 Iinv>> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
11 Threshold Iinv>> Courier floating point 0.1 In * 2410 = 1 Setting 0.1/40.0/0.01 In
number
12 Tempo Iinv>> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2410 = 1 Setting 0 /150.0/1.0
number
25 00 AUTORECLOSER
01 Autorecloser Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 State circuit breaker Binary (1 bit) Disabled * / Enabled 2501 = 1 Setting 0/1/1
03 Control window Courier floating point 0.01 s * 2502 = 1 Setting 0.01 / 600.00 /
number 0.01 s
04 External blocking Binary (1 bit) Disabled * / Enabled 2501 = 1 Setting 0/1/1
07 Temporisation cycle 1 Courier floating point 0.05 s * 2501 = 1 Setting 0.05 / 300.00 /
number 0.01 s
number 0.01 s
number 0.01 s
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Values
(*: default)
0A Temporisation cycle 4 Courier floating point 0.05 s * 2501 = 1 Setting 0.05 / 600.00 /
number 0.01 s
0B Reclaim TIME Courier floating point 0.02 s * 2501 = 1 Setting 0.02 / 600.00 /
number 0.01 s
0C Inhibition time Courier floating point 0.02 s * 2501 = 1 Setting 0.02 / 600.00 /
number 0.01 s
0D Number of short circuit Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0* 2501 = 1 Setting 0/4/1
cycle
0E Number of earth fault Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0* 2501 = 1 Setting 0/4/1
cycle
0F Cycles tI> configuration Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 2501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
bit group
10 Cycles tI>> configuration Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 2501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
bit group
11 Cycles tI>>> Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 2501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
configuration bit group
12 Cycles tIE> Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 2501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
13 Cycles tIE>> Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 2501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
14 Cycles tIE>>> Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 2501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
15 Cycles tAux1> Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 2501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
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Values
(*: default)
40 00 PHASE
OVERCURRENT
number
04 Tempo Type I> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 4002=1 Setting 0/2/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
05 Curve Type I> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 4004=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
number
number
08 Tempo I> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 4004=0 Setting 0.01/150.0/1.0
number
09 Reset tempo type I> Indexed String 0: definite time 4004=1 & Setting 0/1
4005 <=9
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Values
(*: default)
0A RTMS I> Courier floating point 0.025 4009 = 1 Setting 0.025/3.2/0.025
number
0B T RESET I> Courier floating point 0.04 4009 = 0 Setting 0/600.0/0.01
number or 4004 =0
or 4004 =2
or (4004=1 &
4005 < 5 &
4005 > 9)
0C-0F Reserved
number
13 Tempo Type I>> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 4011=1 Setting 0/2/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
14 Curve Type I>> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 4013=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
number
number
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Values
(*: default)
number
18 Reset tempo type I>> Indexed String 0: definite time 4013=1 & Setting 0/1
4014 <=9
19 RTMS I>> Courier floating point 0.025 4018 = 1 Setting 0.025/3.2/0.025
number
1A T RESET I>> Courier floating point 0.04 4018 = 0 Setting 0/600.0/0.01
number or 4013 =0
or 4013 =2
or (4013=1 &
4014 < 5 &
4014 > 9)
1B-1F Reserved
number
number
24 Sample I>>> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled 4021=1 Setting 0/1/1
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Values
(*: default)
41 00 EARTH FAULT
number or 0.002 IEn* if great or 0.1/25.0/0.01if
sensitivity normal sensitivity
or 0.002/1.0/0.001
04 Temporisation Type IE> Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 4102=1 Setting 0/3/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
3 3: RXIDG curve
05 Curve type IE> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 4104=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
IE> 1 K = 0.4
2 K = 0.5
3 K = 0.6
4 K = 0.7
5 K = 0.8
6 K = 0.9
7 K = 1.0.
number
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Values
(*: default)
number
number
0A Tempo reset Type IE> Indexed String 0: definite time 4104=1 & Setting 0/1
4105 <=9
0B RTMS IE> Courier floating point 0.025 4109 = 1 Setting 0.025/3.2/0.025
number
0C T RESET IE> Courier floating point 0.04 4109 = 0 Setting 0/600.0/0.01
number or 4104 =0
or 4104 =2
or 4104 =3
or (4104=1 &
4105 < 5 &
4105 > 9)
0D Interlock IE> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled (4104 =3 Setting 0/1/1
or 4104=1) &
(4111=1 or
4121=1)
0E-0F Reserved
12 Threshold IE>> Courier floating point IEn* 4111=1 Setting 0.01/8.0/0.005
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Values
(*: default)
13 Temporisation Type Indexed String 0 0: definite time * 4111=1 Setting 0/3/1
IE>> 1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
3 3: RXIDG curve
14 Curve type IE>> Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 4113=1 Setting 0/10/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
10 RC (CEI)
IE> 1 K = 0.4
2 K = 0.5
3 K = 0.6
4 K = 0.7
5 K = 0.8
6 K = 0.9
7 K = 1.0.
number
number
number
19 Tempo reset Type IE>> Indexed String 0: definite time 4113=1 & Setting 0/1
1: inverse time 4114 >= 5 &
4114 <=9
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Values
(*: default)
1A RTMS IE>> Courier floating point 0.025 4119 = 1 Setting 0.025/3.2/0.025
number
1B T RESET IE>> Courier floating point 0.04 4119 = 0 Setting 0/600.0/0.01
number or 4113 =0
or 4113 =2
or 4113 =3
or (4113=1 &
4114 < 5 &
4114 > 9)
1C-1F Reserved
22 Threshold IE>>> Courier floating point IEn* 4121=1 Setting 0.01/8.0/0.005
number
24 Sample IE>>> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled 4121=1 Setting 0/1/1
42 00 THERMAL OVERLOAD
01 Ith> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 Threshold Ith> Courier floating point 0.10 Ith* 4201=1 Setting 0.01/3.2/0.01
number
03 K Ith> Courier floating point 1.05 * 4201=1 Setting 1.0/1.50/0.01 In
number
04 θ TRIP Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 100 % * 4201=1 Setting 50 / 200/ 1 %
05 θ ALARM ? Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled 4201=1 Setting 0/1/1
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Values
(*: default)
06 θ ALARM Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 90 % * 4205 =1 Setting 50 / 200/ 1 %
07 Thermal constant Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1* 4201=1 Setting 1/ 200 / 1 mn
43 00 MIN I<
01 I< Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 Threshold I< Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 20 %In * 4301=1 Setting 2 / 100 / 1 %In
03 Tempo I < Courier floating point 0.01 s * 4301=1 Setting 0 /150.0/0.01
number
44 00 NEGATIVE CURRENT
01 Iinv> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 Threshold Iinv> Courier floating point 0.1 In * 4401 = 1 Setting 0.1/40.0/0.01 In
number
03 Temporisation type 0 0: definite time * 4401 = 1 Setting 0/2/1
1 1: inverse time
2 2: RI curve
04 Curve Type Indexed String 0 STI (CEI) * 4401 = 1 Setting 0/9/1
1 SI (CEI)
2 VI (CEI)
3 EI (CEI)
4 LTI (CEI)
5 STI (CO2)
6 MI (ANSI)
7 LTI (CO8)
8 VI (ANSI)
9 EI (ANSI)
05 TMS Courier floating point 0.025 * 4403=1 Setting 0.025/1.5/0.025
number
06 K (RI) Courier floating point 0.1 * 4403=2 Setting 0.1/10.0/0.005
number
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Values
(*: default)
07 Tempo Iinv> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 4403=0 Setting 0 /150.0/1.0
number
08 Temporisation reset type Indexed String 0: definite time 4403=1 & Setting 0/1/1
4404 <=9
09 RTMS Courier floating point 0.025 * 4408 = 1 Setting 0.025/3.2/0.025
number
0A T RESET Courier floating point 0.04 * 4408 = 0 or Setting 0.04/100/0.01
number 4403 =2 or
(4403=1 &
4404 < 5 &
4404 > 9)
10 Iinv>> Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
11 Threshold Iinv>> Courier floating point 0.1 In * 4410 = 1 Setting 0.1/40.0/0.01 In
number
12 Tempo Iinv>> Courier floating point 0.01 s * 4410 = 1 Setting 0 /150.0/1.0
number
45 00 AUTORECLOSER
01 Autorecloser Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 State circuit breaker Binary (1 bit) Disabled * / Enabled 4501 = 1 Setting 0/1/1
03 Control window Courier floating point 0.01 s * 4502 = 1 Setting 0.01 / 600.00 /
number 0.01 s
04 External blocking Binary (1 bit) Disabled * / Enabled 4501 = 1 Setting 0/1/1
number 0.01 s
number 0.01 s
number 0.01 s
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Values
(*: default)
0A Temporisation cycle 4 Courier floating point 0.05 s * 4501 = 1 Setting 0.05 / 600.00 /
number 0.01 s
0B Reclaim TIME Courier floating point 0.02 s * 4501 = 1 Setting 0.02 / 600.00 /
number 0.01 s
0C Inhibition time Courier floating point 0.02 s * 4501 = 1 Setting 0.02 / 600.00 /
number 0.01 s
0D Number of short circuit Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0* 4501 = 1 Setting 0/4/1
cycle
0E Number of earth fault Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0* 4501 = 1 Setting 0/4/1
cycle
0F Cycles tI> configuration Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 4501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
bit group
10 Cycles tI>> configuration Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 4501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
bit group
11 Cycles tI>>> configuration Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 4501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
bit group
12 Cycles tIE> configuration Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 4501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
bit group
13 Cycles tIE>> Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 4501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
14 Cycles tIE>>> Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0x1111 * 4501 = 1 Setting 0/2/1 on each 4
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Values
(*: default)
60 00 AUTOMATISM
01 Trip Configuration Binary (15 bits) 1* 0: t I> * Setting 0 / 65535 / 1
1: t I>>
2: t I>>>
3: t IE>
4: t IE>>
5: t IE>>>
6: t I<
7: t Therm
8: Broken Conductor
9: t Aux1
10: t Aux2
11: t I2>
12: t I2>>
13: t Aux3
14: t Aux4
15: Breaker Fail
02 Latch Configuration Binary (15 bits) 0* 0: Latch I> Setting 0 / 65535 / 1
1: Latch I>>
2: Latch I>>>
3: Latch IE>
4: Latch IE>>
5: Latch IE>>>
6: Latch I<
7: Latch Therm. Ov.
8: Latch Broken Conductor
9: Latch Aux1
10: Latch Aux2
11: Latch I2>
12: Latch I2>>
13: Latch Aux3
14: Latch Aux
15: Breaker Fail
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Values
(*: default)
03 Blocking 1 Configuration Binary (16 bits) 0* 0: Blocking t I> Setting 0 / 65535 / 1
1: Blocking t I>>
2: Blocking t I>>>
3: Blocking t IE>
4: Blocking t IE>>
5: Blocking t IE>>>
6: Blocking t I<
7: Blocking t Therm
8: Blocking Broken
Conductor
9: Blocking t Aux1
10: Blocking t Aux2
11: Blocking t I2>
12: Blocking t I2>>
13: Blocking t Aux3
14: Blocking t Aux4
15: reserved
04 Blocking 2 Configuration Binary (16 bits) 0* 0: Blocking t I> Setting 0 / 65535 / 1
1: Blocking t I>>
2: Blocking t I>>>
3: Blocking t IE>
4: Blocking t IE>>
5: Blocking t IE>>>
6: Blocking t I<
7: Blocking t Therm
8: Blocking Broken
Conductor
9: Blocking t Aux1
10: Blocking t Aux2
11: Blocking t I2>
12: Blocking t I2>>
13: Blocking t Aux3
14: Blocking t Aux4
15: reserved
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Values
(*: default)
05 Broken conductor Binary (1 bit) Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
detection
06 Tempo tBC Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0* 6005 = 1 Setting 0 / 144.0 / 0.01 s
07 Threshold mod Courier floating point 20 % * 6005 = 1 Setting 20 / 100 / 1 %
iinv/idirect in % number
08 Cold load start Binary (1 bit) Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
09 Threshold of cold load Binary (9 bits) 0* 0: Desens t I> 6008 = 1 Setting 0 / 511 / 1
start 1: Desens t I>>
2: Desens t I>>>
3: Desens t IE>
4: Desens t IE>>
5: Desens t IE>>>
6: Desens t Therm
7: Desens t I2>
8: Desens t I2>>
0A % of cold load start Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 50 % * 6008 = 1 Setting 20 / 500 / 1
0B Cold load start Tempo Courier floating point 1.0 s * 6008 = 1 Setting 0.1 / 3600.0 / 0.1
number s
0C Breaker failure Binary (1 bit) Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
0D I< Threshold for Breaker Courier floating point 10 % * 600C = 1 Setting 2 / 100/ 1 %
failure number
0E Tempo tBF Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0.1 s * 600C = 1 Setting 0.03 / 10.0 / 0.01
s
0F Phase instant blocking Binary (1 bit) Disabled * / Enabled 600C = 1 Setting 0 / 1/ 1
10 Earth instant blocking Binary (1 bit) Disabled * / Enabled 600C = 1 Setting 0 / 1/ 1
11 Logic selectivity 1 Binary (4 bits) 0* 0: t I>> Setting 0 / 15/ 1
1: t I>>>
2: t IE>>
3: t IE>>>
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Values
(*: default)
12 Tempo selectivity1 Courier floating point 0* 6011 <> 0 Setting 0 / 150.0 / 0.01 s
number
13 Logic selectivity 2 Binary (4 bits) 0* 0: t I>> Setting 0 / 15 / 1
1: t I>>>
2: t IE>>
3: t IE>>>
14 Tempo selectivity 2 Courier floating point 0* 6013 <> 1 Setting 0 / 150.0 / 0.01 s
number
15 Trip Configuration 2/2 Binary (2 bits) 0* 0: Trip SOTF Setting 0/3/1
1: Control TRIP
16 Latch Configuration 2/2 Binary (2 bits) 0* 0: Latch SOTF Setting 0/3/1
1: Reserved
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Values
(*: default)
61 00 TS SETTINGS
01 Logical input allocation 1 Indexed String 0 0: nothing * Setting 0 / 23 / 1
1 1: delatch
2 2: 52 a
3 3: 52 b
4 4: CB failure
7 7: Logic blocking 1
9 9: Disturbance start
10 10: Cold load start
11 11: Log Selectivity 1
13 13: Change of group
14 14: Recloser locked
15 15: Thermal reset
16 16: Trip circuit supervision
17 17: external CB failure
18 18: Leds reset
19 19: Maintenance mode
22 22: Manual Close
23 23: Local Mode
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Values
(*: default)
1 1: delatch
2 2: 52 a
3 3: 52 b
4 4: CB failure
18 18: Leds reset
22 22: Manual Close
23 23: Local Mode
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Values
(*: default)
1 1: delatch
2 2: 52 a
3 3: 52 b
4 4: CB failure
18 18: Leds reset
22 22: Manual Close
23 23: Local Mode
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Values
(*: default)
1 1: delatch
2 2: 52 a
3 3: 52 b
4 4: CB failure
18 18: Leds reset
22 22: Manual Close
23 23: Local Mode
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Values
(*: default)
1 1: delatch
2 2: 52 a
3 3: 52 b
4 4: CB failure
18 18: Leds reset
22 22: Manual Close
23 23: Local Mode
06 Timer aux 1 Courier floating point number 0* Setting 0 / 200.0 / 0.01
07 Timer aux 2 Courier floating point number 0* Setting 0 / 200.0 / 0.01
08 TS setting (Edge type) Binary (5 bits) Bit 0 to 4 = 0: Rising edge Setting 0 / 31 / 1
Bit 0 to 4 = 1: Falling edge
09 TS voltage Indexed String 0 * = DC Setting 0/1/1
1 = AC
0A Timer aux 3 Courier floating point number 0* Setting 0 / 200.0 / 0.01
0B Timer aux 4 Courier floating point number 0* Setting 0 / 200.0 / 0.01
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Values
(*: default)
62 00 TC SETTINGS
08 IE> Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
09 t IE> Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
0A IE>> Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
0B t IE>> Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
0C IE>>> Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
0D t IE>>> Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
0E Broken conductor Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
0F Breaker failure Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
10 t I< Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
11 t Iinv> Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
12 t Iinv>> Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
13 Thermal alarm Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
14 Thermal trip Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
15 Reclosing Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
16 tAux 1 Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
17 tAux 2 Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
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Values
(*: default)
18 Breaker alarm Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
19 Trip circuit alarm Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
1A Autoreclose in progress Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
1B Definitive trip Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
1C TC Active Setting Group Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
bit 0 to 6 =0: Group 1
bit 0 to 6 =1: Group 2
1D TC lock setting Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
bit 0 to 6 =1: TC Locked
1E tAux 3 Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
1F tAux 4 Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
20 tCOMM1 Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
24 SOTF Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
25 CONTROL TRIP Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
26 CONTROL CLOSE Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
27 Locked Autorecloser Binary (7 bits) 0000000 * Setting 0/127/1
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Values
(*: default)
63 00 LEDS SETTINGS
01 Led 5 Binary (16 bits) 4* 0: I> Setting 0/65535/1
1: t I>
2: I>> *
3: t I>>
4: I>>>
5: t I>>>
6: IE>
7: t IE>
8: IE>>
9: t IE>>
10: IE>>>
11: t IE>>>
12: Thermal Overload
13: t I2>
14: Broken Conductor
15: Breaker Failure
02 Led 6 Binary (16 bits) 16 * 0: I> Setting 0/65535/1
1: t I>
2: I>>
3: t I>>
4: I>>> *
5: t I>>>
6: IE>
7: t IE>
8: IE>>
9: t IE>>
10: IE>>>
11: t IE>>>
13: t I2>
15: Breaker Failure
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Values
(*: default)
1: t I>
2: I>>
3: t I>>
4: I>>>
5: t I>>> *
6: IE>
7: t IE>
8: IE>>
9: t IE>>
10: IE>>>
11: t IE>>>
13: t I2>
15: Breaker Failure
1: t I>
2: I>>
3: t I>>
4: I>>>
5: t I>>>
6: IE> *
7: t IE>
8: IE>>
9: t IE>>
10: IE>>>
11: t IE>>>
13: t I2>
15: Breaker Failure
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Values
(*: default)
05 Led PF5 Binary 11 bits) 0* 0: Input 1 Setting 0/2047/1
1: Input 2
2: Input 3
3: Input 4
4: Input 5
5: Locked Autorecloser
6:Autorecloser in progress
7: t Aux1
8: t Aux2
9: t I2>>
10: SOTF
06 Led PF6 Binary (11 bits) 0* 0: Input 1 Setting 0/2047/1
1: Input 2
2: Input 3
3: Input 4
4: Input 5
7: t Aux1
8: t Aux2
9: t I2>>
10: SOTF
1: Input 2
2: Input 3
3: Input 4
4: Input 5
7: t Aux1
8: t Aux2
9: t I2>>
10: SOTF
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Values
(*: default)
1: Input 2
2: Input 3
3: Input 4
4: Input 5
7: t Aux1
8: t Aux2
9: t I2>>
10: SOTF
64 00 ALARMS
01 Instant. alarm self-reset Binary (1 bits) Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 Reset leds on Fault Binary (1 bits) Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
03 Battery alarm Binary (1 bits) Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
69 00 SW SUPERVISION
01 Trip circuit supervision ? Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 Trip circuit time ? Courier floating point 0.1 s * 6901 = 1 Setting 0.1/10.0/0.05 s
number
03 SW Operating time? Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
04 SW Operating time Courier floating point 0.05 s* 6903 = 1 Setting 0.05/1.0/0.05 s
number
05 SW Operating number? Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
06 SW Closing time ? Courier floating point 0.05 s* 6905 = 1 Setting 0.05/1.0/0.05 s
number
07 SW Closing time Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
08 SW Operating number Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 0* 6907 = 1 Setting 0/50000/1
09 SA2n? Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
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Values
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0A SA2n Courier floating point 0 exp+06 A² * 6909 = 1 Setting 0/4000/1
number (*exp+06)
0B N Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1* Setting 1/2/1
0C TRIP t Courier floating point 0.1 s* Setting 0.1/5.0/0.05 s
number
0D CLOSE t Courier floating point 0.1 s* Setting 0.1/5.0/0.05 s
number
6A 00 COMM ORDER LATCH
TIMES
01 t COMM1 Courier floating point 0.1 s* 6220 != 0 Setting 0.1/5.0/0.05 s
number
number
number
number
6B 00 SWITCH ON TO FAULT
01 SOTF function ? Binary (1 bit) 0 Disabled * / Enabled Setting 0/1/1
02 TManual close Courier floating point 0.1 s* 6B01 = 1 Setting 0/0.50/0.01 s
number
03 Start I>> / I>>> Binary (2 bit) 0 0*: Start I>> 6B01 = 1 Setting 0/3/1
1 1: Start I>>>
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Values
(*: default)
70 00 RECORDER CONTROL VERSION P122 & P123
01 Start/Trigger recorder Indexed String 0 Stopped Setting 1/2/1
1 Trigerred
2 Running *
02 Recorder Source Indexed String 0 Samples * Data
20 Pretemps Courier floating point 0.1 secondes Setting 0.1/3.0/0.1
number
21 Postemps Courier floating point 0.1 secondes Setting 0.1/3.0/0.1
number
22 Trigger Indexed String 0 On Inst* / On Trig Setting 0/1/1
30 Measurement period Indexed String 0 5* / 10 / 15 / 30 / 60 min Setting 0/4/1
40 Rolling Demands
41 Rolling sub-period Courier floating point 1 min* Setting 1/60/1
number
42 Rolling sub-period Courier floating point 1* Setting 1/24/1
number number
80 00 DISTURBANCE REC
01 Record Number Unsigned integer (1 byte) 0* Setting 0/5/1 (selon
contexte)
02 Trigger Time IEC870 Time & Date dd/mm/yy hh:mm Data
03 Available Channel Bit Binary Flag 11111 Data
Mask Indexed String 0 “ Ia ”
1 “ Ib ”
2 “ Ic ”
3 “ I0 ”
4 “ Inputs/Outputs ”
04 Channel Types Binary Flag 0: digital, 1: 01111 Data
analogue
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Values
(*: default)
05 Channel Offsets Repeated group of Courier Upload Offsets Data
numbers
06 Scaling Factors Repeated group of Courier Upload Scal. Factors Data
numbers
07-0F NOT IMPLEMENTED –
reserved
10 Record Length Integer (2 bytes) Data
11 Trigger position Integer (2 bytes) Data
12 Time Base Courier floating point Data
number
13 NOT IMPLEMENTED –
reserved
14 Upload Timer Repeated group of Integers Data
15-1F NOT IMPLEMENTED –
reserved
20 Upload Channel 0 Repeated group of Integers Data
24 Upload Channel Repeated group of Data
Inputs/Outputs Integer/Bin. flags
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Values
(*: default)
90 00 AUTOMAT. FLT
01 Record number Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) Setting
(automatic)
02 Occur fault date Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) Data
03 Active set group Unsigned Integer (2 bytes) 1 Data
04 Phase in fault ASCII Text (10 bytes) “ PHASE A ” Data
05 Fault Id ASCII Text (18 bytes) “ I >> ” Data
06 Magnitude Courier floating point 12.34 A Data
number
07 Ia Magnitude Courier floating point 12.34 A Data
number
08 Ib Magnitude Courier floating point 12.34 A Data
number
09 Ic Magnitude Courier floating point 12.34 A Data
number
0A In Magnitude Courier floating point 12.34 A Data
number
01 Dist Record Cntrl Ref Menu Cell (2) 0x7000 Data
02 Dist Record Extract Ref Menu Cell (2) 0x8000 Data
03 Setting Transfert
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
IEC 60870-5-103
MiCOM P120 - P121 - P122- P123
VERSION V10
IEC 60870-5-103
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CONTENTS
1. IEC60870-5-103 INTERFACE 3
1.1 Physical connection and link layer 3
1.2 Initialisation 3
1.3 Time synchronisation (P122 & P123 only) 3
1.4 Spontaneous events (P122 & P123 only) 4
1.5 General interrogation 4
1.6 Cyclic measurements 4
1.7 Commands 4
1.8 Disturbance records (P122 & P123 only) 4
1.9 Blocking of monitor direction 4
2. APPENDIX 1 5
2.1 Spontaneous messages managed by MiCOM P12x 5
2.2 List of data contained in General Interrogation 11
2.3 Processed Commands 13
2.4 Relay re initialization 15
2.5 Cyclic Messages (ASDU9 and ASDU 77) 15
2.6 IEC870-5-103 messages for Disturbance record extraction 16
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1. IEC60870-5-103 INTERFACE
The IEC60870-5-103 interface is a master/slave interface with the relay as the slave device.
This protocol is based on the VDEW communication protocol. The relay conforms to
compatibility level 2, compatibility level 3 is not supported.
The following IEC60870-5-103 facilities are supported by this interface:
• Initialisation (Reset)
• Time Synchronisation
• Event Record Extraction
• General Interrogation
• Cyclic Measurements
• General Commands
1.1 Physical connection and link layer
Connection is available for IEC60870-5-103 through the rear RS485 port. It is possible to
select both the relay address and baud rate using the front panel interface. Following a
change, a reset command is required to re-establish communications.
The parameters of the communication are the following:
• Even Parity
• 8 Data bits
• 1 stop bit
• Data rate 9600 or 19200 bauds

1.2 Initialisation
Whenever the relay has been powered up, or if the communication parameters have been
changed a reset command is required to initialise the communications. The relay will
respond to either of the two reset commands (Reset CU or Reset FCB), the difference being
that the Reset CU will clear any unsent messages in the relay’s transmit buffer.
The relay will respond to the reset command with an identification message ASDU 5, the
Cause Of Transmission COT of this response will be either Reset CU or Reset FCB
depending on the nature of the reset command. The following information will be contained
in the data section of this ASDU:
Manufacturer Name: AREVA
The Software Identification Section will contain the first four characters of the relay model
number to identify the type of relay, e.g. P123.
In addition to the above identification message, if the relay has been powered up it will also
produce a power up event.
1.3 Time synchronisation (P122 & P123 only)
The relay time and date can be set using the time synchronisation feature of the IEC60870-
5-103 protocol. The relay will correct for the transmission delay as specified in IEC60870-5-
103. If the time synchronisation message is sent as a send/confirm message then the relay
will respond with a confirm. Whether the time synchronisation message is sent as a send
confirm or a broadcast (send/no reply) message, a time synchronisation message will be
returned as Class 1 data.
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1.4 Spontaneous events (P122 & P123 only)

The events created by the relay will be passed using the standard function type/information
numbers to the IEC60870-5-103 master station. Private codes are not used, thus any events
that cannot be passed using the standardised messages will not be sent.
Events are categorised using the following information:
• Common Address
• Function Type
• Information number
APPENDIX 1 contains a complete listing of all events produced by the relay. The common
address is used to differentiate in circumstances where the relay produces more events of a
certain type than can be passed using the standardised messages. For example if the relay
produces starts and trips for three stages of overcurrent only two stages can be passed
using the standardised messages.
Using the different common address for two of the overcurrent stages allows each stage to
be indicated. The table in APPENDIX 1 shows the common address as an offset value. The
common address offset will be added to the station address in order to pass these events.
1.5 General interrogation
The GI request can be used to read the status of the relay, the function numbers, information
numbers and common address offsets that will be returned during the GI cycle are indicated
in APPENDIX 1.
1.6 Cyclic measurements
The relay will produce measured values using ASDU 9 on a cyclical basis, this can be read
from the relay using a Class 2 poll (note ADSU 3 is not used).
It should be noted that the measurands transmitted by the relay are sent as a proportion of
either 1.2 or 2.4 times the rated value of the analogue value. The selection of either 1.2 or
2.4 for a particular value is indicated in APPENDIX 1.
1.7 Commands
A list of the supported commands is contained in APPENDIX 1. The relay will respond to
other commands with an ASDU 1, with a cause of transmission (COT) of negative
acknowledgement of a command.
1.8 Disturbance records (P122 & P123 only)
The disturbance records stored by the relay cannot be extracted using the mechanism
defined in the IEC60870-5-103 standard. The relay maintains compatibility with the VDEW
control system by transmitting an ASDU 23 with no disturbance records at the start of every
GI cycle.
1.9 Blocking of monitor direction
The relay does not support a facility to block messages in the Monitor direction.IEC 60870-5-
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2. APPENDIX 1
2.1 Spontaneous messages managed by MiCOM P12x
These messages includes a sub-assembly of events which are generated on the relay,
because some generated events are not registered in VDEW. They are the most priority
messages.
An event is always generated on the rising edge of the information.
Some events can be generated on the rising or lowering edge.
In the list below, events only generated on rising edge will be tagged with a ‘*’.
Two types of ASDU can be generated for events: ASDU 1 (time-tagged message) or ASDU
2 (time-tagged message with relative time).
The following list of processed events is the list with the private messages option active,
for all Overcurrent protection functions, with the associated FUNCTION Type,
INFORMATION NUMBER, ASDU TYPE, CAUSE OF TRANSMISSION and COMMON
ADDRESS OF ASDU (The corresponding numbers with private messages option inactive
are given just below).
FUN <160>: Function type in Public range for Overcurrent Protections (compatible).
FUN <168>: Function type in Private range (Reserved for Overcurrent Protections).
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Status indications in monitor direction: Availability
− Autorecloser active: FUN<160>;INF <16>; TYP <1>;COT<1> ,<ADDR> ↑↓ P123
− LEDs reset: FUN<160>;INF <19>; TYP <1>; COT<1>; <ADDR>,* P122-P123
− Local parameter Setting active: FUN<160>;INF <22>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
− Setting Group number 1 active: FUN<160>;INF <23>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− Setting Group number 2 active: FUN<160>;INF <24>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− Auxiliary input 1: FUN<160>;INF <27>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
− Auxiliary input 2: FUN<160>;INF <28>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
− Auxiliary input 3: FUN<160>;INF <29>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− Auxiliary input 4: FUN<160>;INF <30>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P123
− Logical input 1: FUN<168>;INF <160>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
with private option inactive: FUN<160>,INF <161>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓
− Logical input 2: FUN<168>;INF <161>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
− Logical input 3: FUN<168>;INF <162>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− Logical input 4: FUN<168>;INF <163>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P123
− Logical input 5: FUN<168>;INF <164>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P123
− Logical output 1: FUN<168>;INF <176>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123

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− Logical output 5: FUN<168>;INF <180>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− Logical output 6: FUN<168>;INF <181>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− Logical output 7: FUN<168>;INF <182>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P123
− Logical output 8: FUN<168>;INF <183>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P123

Supervision Indications in monitor direction: Availability
− Trip Circuit Supervision: FUN<160>;INF <36>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123

Fault Indications in monitor direction: Availability
− Start / pick-up I>: FUN<168>;INF <9>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P121 to P123
with private option inactive: FUN<160>;INF <64>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓
− Start / pick-up I>>: FUN<168>;INF <10>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P121 to P123
− Start / pick-up I>>>: FUN<168>;INF <11>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P121 to P123
− Start / pick-up IN>: FUN<168>;INF <12>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
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− Start / pick-up IN>>: FUN<168>;INF <13>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
− Start / pick-up IN>>>: FUN<168>;INF <14>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
− Start / pick-up N: FUN<160>;INF <67>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
− Start / pick-up I<: FUN<168>;INF <100>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− Start / pick-up I2>: FUN<168>;INF <104>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− Start / pick-up I2>>: FUN<168>;INF <106>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− tReset I> : FUN<168>;INF <80>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− tReset I>> : FUN<168>;INF <81>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− tReset I2> : FUN<168>;INF <82>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− tReset IN> : FUN<168>;INF <155>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− tReset IN>> : FUN<168>;INF <156>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− General Trip: FUN<160>;INF <68>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P120 to P123
− Trip L1: FUN<160>;INF <69>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P120 to P123
− General Start / pick-up: FUN<160>;INF <84>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
− Breaker failure: FUN<160>;INF <85>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P122-P123

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− Start tBF : FUN<168>;INF <70>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− Trip external breaker failure : FUN<168>;INF <71>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P122-P123
− Trip I>: FUN<160>;INF <90>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P120 to P123
− Trip I>>: FUN<160>;INF <91>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P120 to P123
− Trip I>>>: FUN<168>;INF <19>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P120 to P123

with private option inactive: FUN<160>;INF <94>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR+1>,*
− Trip IN>: FUN<160>;INF <92>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P120 to P123
− Trip IN>>: FUN<160>;INF <93>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P120 to P123
− Trip IN>>>: FUN<168>;INF <22>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P120 to P123

with private option inactive: FUN<160>;INF <95>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR+1>,*
− Trip I<: FUN<168>;INF <23>; TYP <2>;COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P122-P123

with private option inactive: FUN<160>;INF <101>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,*
− Trip I2>: FUN<168>;INF <58>; TYP <2>;COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P122-P123

− Trip I2>>: FUN<168>;INF <75>; TYP <2>;COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P122-P123

− Thermal Alarm FUN<168>;INF <15>; TYP <2>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P122-P123
− Thermal Overload FUN<168>;INF <16>; TYP <2>;COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P122-P123

− Trip Broken conductor FUN<168>;INF <39>; TYP <2>;COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P122-P123

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− Start tBF (private option active): FUN<168>;INF <70>; TYP <2>;COT<1>,<ADDR>,↑↓
− Trip by external CB Fail (private option active): FUN<168>;INF <71>; TYP <2>;COT<1>,<ADDR>,*
Auto-recloser Indications (monitor direction): Availability
− Circuit Breaker ‘ON’ by short-time autorecloser:

FUN<160>;INF <128>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>,* P123
− Circuit Breaker ‘ON’ by long-time autorecloser:

FUN<160>;INF <129>; TYP <1>; COT<1>*,<ADDR> P123
− Autorecloser blocked: FUN<160>;INF <130>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P123
− Autorecloser configuration in error : FUN<168>;INF <65>; TYP <1>;COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P121 to P123
− Final Trip : FUN<168>;INF <66>; TYP <1>;COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P121 to P123
− Autorecloser in progress : FUN<168>;INF <67>; TYP <1>;COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P121 to P123
− CB in O/O (« closed ») position: FUN<168>;INF <33>; TYP <1>;COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P121 to P123
− CB in F/O (« open ») position: FUN<168>;INF <34>; TYP <1>;COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P121 to P123
− Trip TC: FUN<168>;INF <1>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
− Close TC: FUN<168>;INF <2>; TYP <1>; COT<1>,<ADDR>↑↓ P120 to P123
NOTE: The double arrow ↑↓ means that the event generated on event occurrence and another event is generated on event disappearing.
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2.2 List of data contained in General Interrogation

It is given in the answer to the General Interrogation (GI).
Relay state information are Class 1 data, they are systematically sent to the master station, during a General Interrogation.
The list of processed data, following a General Interrogation, is given below: it is a sub-assembly of the spontaneous message list, so like spontaneous
messages, these data are generated on rising and lowering edge.
Status indications (monitor direction): Availability
− Auto-recloser active: FUN<160>;INF <16>; TYP <1>;COT<9>,<ADDR> 123
− Leds reset: FUN<160>;INF <19>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR>,* 120 to P123
− Local parameter Setting active: FUN<160>;INF <22>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P120 to P123
− Setting Group number 1 active: FUN<160>;INF <23>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P122-P123
− Setting Group number 2 active: FUN<160>;INF <24>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P122-P123
− Auxiliary input 1: FUN<160>;INF <27>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P120 to P123
− Auxiliary input 2: FUN<160>;INF <28>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P120 to P123
− Logical input 1: FUN<168>;INF <160>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P120 to P123

with private option inactive: FUN<160>;INF <161>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR>
− Logical input 2: FUN<168>;INF <161>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P120 to P123

− Logical input 3: FUN<168>;INF <162>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P122-P123

− Logical input 4: FUN<168>;INF <163>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P123

− Logical input 5: FUN<168>;INF <164>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P123

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− Logical output 1: FUN<168>;INF <176>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P120 to P123




− Logical output 5: FUN<168>;INF <180>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P122-P123

− Logical output 6: FUN<168>;INF <181>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P122-P123

− Logical output 7: FUN<168>;INF <182>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P123

− Logical output 8: FUN<168>;INF <183>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P123

Supervision Indications in monitor direction: Availability
− Trip Circuit Supervision: FUN<160>;INF <36>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P122-P123

Fault Indications in monitor direction: Availability
− Start / pick-up N: FUN<160>;INF <67>; TYP <2>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P120 to P123
− General Start / pick-up: FUN<160>;INF <84>; TYP <2>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P120 to P123
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Auto-recloser Indications in monitor direction: Availability
− Autorecloser blocked: FUN<160>;INF <130>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P123
− CB in O/O (« closed ») position: FUN<168>;INF <33>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P121 to P123
− CB in F/O (« open ») position: FUN<168>;INF <34>; TYP <1>; COT<9>,<ADDR> P121 to P123
2.3 Processed Commands
System Commands: Availability
− Synchronization Command (ASDU 6): FUN<255>,INF <0>; TYP <6>;COT<8> P122-P123

This command can be sent to a specific relay, or global. The time sent by master is the time of the first bit of the frame. The relay synchronizes with this
time, corrected by the frame transmission delay. After updating its time, the relay send back an acknowledge to the master, by giving its new current time.
This acknowledge message will be an event of ASDU 6 type.
− General Interrogation Initialization command (ASDU 7):

FUN<255>;INF <0>;TYP <7>; COT<9> P120 to P123
This command starts the relay interrogation:
The relay then sends a list of data containing the relay state (see list described above).
The GI command contains a scan number which will be included in the answers of the GI cycle generated by the GI command.
If a data has just changed before extracted by the GI, the new state is sent to the master station.
When an event is generated during the GI cycle, the event is sent in priority, and the GI cycle is temporarily interrupted. The end of the GI consists in
sending an ASDU 8 to the master station.
If, during a General Interrogation cycle, another GI Initialization command is received, the precedent answer is stopped, and the new GI cycle started.
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General Commands (ASDU 20) (Control direction): Availability
− Auto-recloser On / Off: only on MiCOM P123: P123

FUN<160>;INF<16>, TYP<20>, COT <20>
− LEDs Reset: This command acknowledge all alarms on Front Panel on MiCOM P12x products:
FUN<160>;INF<19>, TYP<20>, COT <20>,<ADDR> P120 to P123
− Setting group number 1: FUN<160>;INF<23>, TYP<20>, COT <20>,<ADDR> P122-P123
− Setting group number 2: FUN<160>;INF<24>, TYP<20>, COT <20>,<ADDR> P122-P123
− Order TC COMM1: FUN<168>;INF <234>; TYP <20>; COT<20>,<ADDR> P122-P123




− Trip TC: FUN<168>;INF <1>; TYP <20>; COT<20>,<ADDR> P120 to P123

− Close TC: FUN<168>;INF <2>; TYP <20>; COT<20>,<ADDR> P120 to P123

After executing one of these commands, the relay sends an acknowledge message, which contains the result of command execution.
If a state change is the consequence of the command, it must be sent in a ASDU 1 with COT 12 (remote operation).
If the relay receive another command message from the master station before sending the acknowledge message, it will be discarded.
Commands which are not processed by the relay are rejected with a negative acknowledge message.
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2.4 Relay re initialization

In case of relay re initialization, the relay send to the master station: Availability
− A message indicating relay start/restart (FUN<160>;INF <5>; TYP <5> COT <5>) P120 to P123
− or a message indicating Reset CU (FUN<160>;INF <5>; TYP <3> COT <4>) P120 to P123
− or a message indicating Reset FCB (FUN<160>;INF <5>; TYP <2> COT <3>) P120 to P123
Each identification message of the relay (ASDU 5) contains the manufacturer name in 8 ASCII characters et 4 free characters containing: « P122 » or
« P123 ».
2.5 Cyclic Messages (ASDU9 and ASDU 77)
Only measurands can be stored in these messages.
The measurands values are stored in lower levels of communication, before polling by master station.
Several of the fields in the ASDU 9 (FUN<160>,INF <148>) are unused in the P122/P123 relay (Voltage and Power values), so they are set to 0: Only
RMS Ia, Ib, Ic values and frequency are stored (with a rate such as: 2,4 * nominal value = 4096).
The second ASDU is ASDU3.4 (FUN<160>,INF<147>), which contains in first position In earth current value in rated format (with a rate such as: 2,4 *
nominal value = 4096). Vn value does not exist, so the second position value in ASDU3.4 is set to « unused ».
Another ASDU, ASDU 77 (FUN<168>,INF <209>), which is a private ASDU, contains 4 other measurands: Iinverse and Idirect values, Thermal state (in
%), in «short floating-point » format (IEEE 32 bits floating-point format). These values are not rated.
with private option inactive: FUN<160>,INF <149>
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2.6 IEC870-5-103 messages for Disturbance record extraction

The disturbance extraction procedure with IEC870-5-103 in MICOM Px2x relays is in conformance with IEC870-5-103 standard definition.
The maximum disturbance record number stored in a P122/P123 is 5.
The disturbance record mapping for P122 and P123 is the following:
− Number of analog channels transmitted: 4, which are:

Channel 1: Ia current (Phase L1).
Channel 2: Ib current (Phase L2).
Channel 3: Ic current (Phase L3).
Channel 4: IN current (Earth).
− Identifiers of tags (13) transmitted in ASDU 29 (logical informations) for P122:
− Tag number 1: IN>: FUN <160> INF <67>
− Tag number 2: General start: FUN <160> INF <84>
− Tag number 3: CB Failure: FUN <160> INF <85>
− Tag number 4: General Trip: FUN <160> INF <68>
− Tag number 5: tI>: FUN <160> INF <90>
− Tag number 6: tI>>: FUN <160> INF <91>
− Tag number 7: tI>>>: FUN <168> INF <19>

with private option inactive: FUN <160>,INF <94>
− Tag number 8: tIN> (Earth): FUN <160> INF <92>
− Tag number 9: tIN>> (Earth): FUN <160> INF <93>
− Tag number 10: tIN>>> (Earth): FUN <168> INF <22>

− Tag number 11: Log input 1: FUN <168> INF <160>

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For a P123, there are 15 identifiers of tags, so the two following tags in addition to the precedents:


MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
DNP 3.0 DATABASE

MiCOM P120-P121-P122-P123
VERSION V10
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 Purpose of this document 3
1.2 DNP V3.00 device Profile 3
1.3 Implementation Table 6
1.4 Point List 8
1.4.1 Binary Input Points 8
1.4.2 Binary Output Status Points and Control Relay Output Blocks 11
1.4.3 Counters 12
1.4.4 Analog Inputs 13
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose of this document
The purpose of this document is to describe the specific implementation of the Distributed
Network Protocol (DNP) 3.0 within P12x MiCOM relays.
P12x uses the Triangle MicroWorks, Inc. DNP 3.0 Slave Source Code Library Version 2.18.
This document, in conjunction with the DNP 3.0 Basic 4 Document Set, and the DNP Subset
Definitions Document, provides complete information on how to communicate with P12x via
the DNP 3.0 protocol.
This implementation of DNP 3.0 is fully compliant with DNP 3.0 Subset Definition Level 2,
contains many Subset Level 3 features, and contains some functionality even beyond
Subset Level 3.
1.2 DNP V3.00 device Profile
The following table provides a “Device Profile Document” in the standard format defined in
the DNP 3.0 Subset Definitions Document. While it is referred to in the DNP 3.0 Subset
Definitions as a “Document,” it is only a component of a total interoperability guide. This
table, in combination with the following should provide a complete
interoperability/configuration guide for P12x:
• the Implementation Table provided in Section 1.3 (beginning on page 6),
• the Point List Tables provided in Section 1.4 (beginning on page 8),
• and a description of configuration methods and user-interface in Sections
DNP V3.00
DEVICE PROFILE DOCUMENT
(ALSO SEE THE IMPLEMENTATION TABLE IN SECTION 1.3, BEGINNING ON PAGE 6).
Vendor Name: AREVA T&D Antomation & Information
Device Name: SERIAL 20 Platform using the Triangle MicroWorks, Inc. DNP 3.0 Slave
Source Code Library, Version 2.18.
Highest DNP Level Supported: Device Function:
For Requests: Level 2 ! Master

For Responses: Level 2 " Slave
Notable objects, functions, and/or qualifiers supported in addition to the Highest DNP Levels
Supported (the complete list is described in the attached table):
For static (non-change-event) object requests, request qualifier codes 00 and 01 (start-
stop), 07 and 08 (limited quantity), and 17 and 28 (index) are supported in addition to
request qualifier code 06 (no range – or all points).
Static object requests received with qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, or 08, will be responded with
qualifiers 00 or 01. Static object requests received with qualifiers 17 or 28 will be
responded with qualifiers 17 or 28.
For change-event object requests, qualifiers 17 or 28 are always responded.
16-bit and 32-bit Analog Change Events with Time may be requested.
The read function code for Object 50 (Time and Date), variation 1, is supported.
Maximum Data Link Frame Size (octets): Maximum Application Fragment Size (octets):
Transmitted: 292 Transmitted: 2048
Received 292 Received: 2048
Maximum Data Link Re-tries: Maximum Application Layer Re-tries:
! None
" Fixed at 2 " None
! Configurable ! Configurable
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Requires Data Link Layer Confirmation:
" Never
Always
Sometimes
Configurable
Requires Application Layer Confirmation:
Never
Always
" When reporting Event Data
" When sending multi-fragment responses
Sometimes
Configurable
Timeouts while waiting for:
Data Link Confirm: None "Fixed at 100 ms Variable

Configura
ble.
Complete Appl. Fragment: " None Fixed at ____ Variable Configurable
Application Confirm: None "Fixed at 1s Variable Configurable
Complete Appl. Response: " None Fixed at ____ Variable Configurable
Others:
Binary input change scanning period: 5ms
Analog input change scanning period: 1s
Sends/Executes Control Operations:
WRITE Binary Outputs " Never Always Sometimes Configurable

SELECT/OPERATE Never " Always Sometimes Configurable
DIRECT OPERATE Never " Always Sometimes Configurable
DIRECT OPERATE – NO ACK Never " Always Sometimes Configurable
Count > 1 " Never Always Sometimes Configurable

Pulse On Never " Always Sometimes Configurable
Pulse Off " Never Always Sometimes Configurable
Latch On " Never Always Sometimes Configurable
Latch Off " Never Always Sometimes Configurable
Queue " Never Always Sometimes Configurable

Clear Queue " Never Always Sometimes Configurable
Reports Binary Input Change Events when Reports time-tagged Binary Input Change Events
no specific variation requested: when no specific variation requested:
Never " Never for P121

" Only time-tagged for P122 and " Binary Input Change With Time for
P123 P122 and P123
" Only non-time-tagged for P121 Binary Input Change With Relative Time
Configurable Configurable (attach explanation)
Sends Unsolicited Responses: Sends Static Data in Unsolicited Responses:
" Never " Never

Configurable When Device Restarts
Only certain objects When Status Flags Change
Sometimes (attach explanation)
ENABLE/DISABLE UNSOLICITED No other options are permitted.
Function codes supported
DNP 3.0 Database
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DNP V3.00
Default Counter Object/Variation: Counters Roll Over at:
No Counters Reported No Counters Reported

Configurable Configurable (attach explanation)
" Default Object: 20 " 16 Bits
Default Variation: 5 " 32 Bits
Point-by-point list attached Other Value: _____
" Point-by-point list attached
Sends Multi-Fragment Responses:
" Yes
No
DNP 3.0 Database
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1.3 Implementation Table

The following table identifies the variations, function codes, and qualifiers supported by the
P12x in both request messages and in response messages.
For static (non-change-event) objects, requests sent with qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, or 08, will
be responded with qualifiers 00 or 01. Static object requests sent with qualifiers 17 or 28 will
be responded with qualifiers 17 or 28. For change-event objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are
always responded.
In the table below the text shaded as indicates

Subset Level 3
Subset Level 3 functionality
beyond Subset Level indicates
(beyond Subset Level 2), and text shaded as
3 functionality
beyond Subset Level 3.
REQUEST RESPONSE
OBJECT
(Library will parse) (Library will respond with)
Object Variation Function Codes Qualifier Function Qualifier
Description (dec)
Number Number Codes (hex) Codes (dec) Codes (hex)
1 0 Binary Input (Variation 0 is used 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop)
06 (no range, or all)
to request default variation) 07, 08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
1 1 Binary Input 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(default – 22 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
see note 1) 07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
1 2 Binary Input with Status 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index
2 0 Binary Input Change (Variation 0 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all)
07, 08 (limited qty)
is used to request default
variation)
2 1(default – Binary Input Change without 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
see note 1 for 07, 08 (limited qty)
Time
P120 - P121)
2 2 Binary Input Change with Time 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
(only P122- (default – 07, 08 (limited qty)
P123) see note 1)
10 0 Binary Output Status (Variation 0 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop)
is used to request default 07, 08 (limited qty)
variation) 17, 28 (index)
10 2 Binary Output Status 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(default – 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
see note 1) 07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
12 1 Control Relay Output Block 3 (select) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) echo of request
4 (operate) 07, 08 (limited qty)
5 (direct op) 17, 28 (index)
6 (dir. op, noack)
20 0 Binary Counter (Variation 0 is 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(only P122- 7 (freeze) 06 (no range, or all)
used to request default variation) 8 (freeze noack) 07, 08 (limited qty)
P123)
9 (freeze clear) 17, 28 (index)
10 (frz. cl. Noack)
20 1 32-Bit Binary Counter 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(only P122- 7 (freeze) 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
P123) 8 (freeze noack) 07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
10 (frz. cl. Noack)
20 2 16-Bit Binary Counter 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
P123) 8 (freeze noack) 07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
10 (frz. cl. Noack)
20 5 32-Bit Binary Counter without 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
Flag 8 (freeze noack) 07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
P123)
10 (frz. cl. Noack)
20 6 16-Bit Binary Counter without 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
Flag 8 (freeze noack) 07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
P123)
10 (frz. cl. Noack)
21 0 Frozen Counter (Variation 0 is 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(only P122- 06 (no range, or all)
used to request default variation) 07, 08 (limited qty)
P123)
17, 28 (index)
21 1 32-Bit Frozen Counter 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(only P122- 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
P123) 07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
DNP 3.0 Database
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 7/172
REQUEST RESPONSE
OBJECT
(Library will parse) (Library will respond with)
Object Variation Function Codes Qualifier Function Qualifier
Description (dec)
Number Number Codes (hex) Codes (dec) Codes (hex)
21 2 16-Bit Frozen Counter 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
17, 28 (index)
21 9 32-Bit Frozen Counter without 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
Flag 07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
P123)
17, 28 (index)
21 10 16-Bit Frozen Counter without 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
Flag 07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
P123)
17, 28 (index)
30 0 Analog Input (Variation 0 is used 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop)
to request default variation) 07, 08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
30 1 32-Bit Analog Input 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(default – 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
see note 1 07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
30 2 16-Bit Analog Input 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
17, 28 (index)
30 3 32-Bit Analog Input without Flag 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
17, 28 (index)
30 4 16-Bit Analog Input without Flag 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
17, 28 (index)
32 0 Analog Change Event (Variation 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all)
0 is used to request default
variation)
32 1 32-Bit Analog Change Event 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
(default – 07, 08 (limited qty)
without Time
see note 1)
32 2 16-Bit Analog Change Event 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
without Time
32 3 32-Bit Analog Change Event with 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
(only P122- 07, 08 (limited qty)
Time
P123)
32 4 16-Bit Analog Change Event with 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
(only P122- 07, 08 (limited qty)
Time
P123)
50 0 Time and Date 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
17, 28 (index)
50 1 Time and Date 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(only P122- (default – 2 (write) 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
P123) see note 1) 07 (limited qty=1) see note 2)
08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
52 2 Time Delay Fine 129 (response) 07 (limited qty)
(qty = 1)
60 0 Class 0, 1, 2, and 3 Data 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all)
60 1 Class 0 Data 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 17,28

80 1 Internal Indications 2 (write) 00 (start-stop)
(index must =7)
No Object (function code only) –See 13 (cold restart)
Note 3
No Object (function code only) 14 (warm restart)
No Object (function code only) 23 (delay meas.)
Note 1: A Default variation refers to the variation responded when variation 0

is requested and/or in class 0, 1, 2, or 3 scans.
Note 2: For static (non-change-event) objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are only
responded when a request is sent with qualifiers 17 or 28,
respectively. Otherwise, static object requests sent with qualifiers 00,
01, 06, 07, or 08, will be responded with qualifiers 00 or 01. (For
change-event objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are always responded.)
Note 3: For P12x, a cold restart is implemented as a warm restart – the
executable is not restarted, but the DNP process is restarted.
DNP 3.0 Database
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1.4 Point List

The tables in the following sections identify all the individual data points provided by this
implementation of DNP 3.0. uses the database protection.
1.4.1 Binary Input Points
Every Binary Input Status points are included in class 0 polls, because they are included in
one of classes 1, 2 or 3.
Binary Input Points

Static (Steady-State) Object Number: 1
Change Event Object Number: 2
Request Function Codes supported: 1 (read)
Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 1 (Binary Input without status)
Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 1 for P120 et P121 and
2 (Binary Input Change with
Time) for P122 and P123
P120 P121 P122 P123 Change
Point Point Point Point Event Class
Name/Description init val.
Index Index Index Index (1, 2, 3 or
none)
0 0 0 0 Output relay 1 (trip) 0 1
1 1 1 1 Output relay 2 0 2
4 4 4 4 Output relay 0 ( watch dog) 0 2
5 5 Output relay 5 0 2
6 6 Output relay 6 0 2
7 Output relay 7 0 2
8 Output relay 8 0 2
5 5 7 9 Opto isolator 1 0 2
6 6 8 10 Opto isolator 2 0 2
9 11 Opto isolator 3 0 2
12 Opto isolator 4 0 2
13 Opto isolator 5 0 2
7 10 14 Phase overcurrent stage 1 start 0 1
8 11 15 Phase overcurrent stage 1 trip 0 1
7 13 16 20 Earth overcurrent stage 1 start 0 1
8 14 17 21 Earth overcurrent stage 1 trip 0 1
22 26 tI< 0 1
23 27 Thermal start 0 1
24 28 Thermal trip 0 1
25 29 Taux1 0 1
26 30 Taux2 0 1
27 31 Broken conductor 0 1
28 32 cb failure 0 1
29 33 I2> start 0 1
30 34 tI2> trip 0 1
31 35 Number of cb operation 0 1
32 36 Cb operation time alarm 0 1
33 37 sa2n 0 1
34 38 trip circuit alarm 0 1
DNP 3.0 Database
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Binary Input Points

P120 P121 P122 P123 Change
none)
35 39 cb close time alarm 0 1
40 Blocking autoreclosure 0 1
41 Successful autoreclosure 0 1
42 In Progress autoreclosure 0 1
36 43 logic Selectivity 1 0 1
37 44 logic Selectivity 2 0 1
13 19 38 45 Blocking logic 1 0 1
39 46 Blocking logic 2 0 1
14 20 40 47 52a 0 1
15 21 41 48 52b 0 1
16 22 42 49 Lack of SF6 0 1
43 50 Cold load Pick up 0 1
17 23 44 51 De latching by a logic input 0 1
18 24 45 52 De latching of the Tripping output relay by remote order 0 1
19 25 46 53 Closing order by remote order 0 1
20 26 47 54 Tripping order by remote order 0 1
48 55 Thermal Resetting by communication 0 1
49 56 Shifting to maintenance mode 0 1
21 27 50 57 Major material Alarms 0 1
22 28 51 58 Minor material Alarms 0 1
29 52 59 Phase overcurrent stage 1 trip alarm (latched) 0 3
23 32 55 62 Earth overcurrent stage 1 trip alarm (latched) 0 3
58 65 tI< alarm (latched) 0 3
59 66 Thermal start alarm (latched) 0 3
60 67 Thermal trip alarm (latched) 0 3
61 68 Taux1 alarm (latched) 0 3
62 69 Taux2 alarm (latched) 0 3
63 70 Broken conductor alarm (latched) 0 3
64 71 cb failure alarm (latched) 0 3
65 72 tI2> alarm (latched) 0 3
66 73 Cb operation time alarm(latched) 0 3
67 74 Number of cb operation (latched) 0 3
68 75 sa2n alarm (latched) 0 3
69 76 trip circuit alarm(latched) 0 3
70 77 cb close time alarm ( latched) 0 3
78 Fault Configuration of autoreclosure 0 3
71 79 I min Start 0 1
72 80 External CB Failure 0 1
73 81 Latching of Relay 0 2
74 82 I2>> start 0 1
75 83 tI2>> trip 0 1
76 84 tI2>> alarm (latched) 0 3
77 85 taux3 0 1
DNP 3.0 Database
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Binary Input Points

P120 P121 P122 P123 Change
none)
78 86 taux3 alarm (if latched by Trip) 0 3
87 taux4 0 1
88 taux4 alarm(if latched by Trip) 0 3
89 Final trip (autorecloser) 0 1
DNP 3.0 Database
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1.4.2 Binary Output Status Points and Control Relay Output Blocks
The following table lists both the Binary Output Status Points (Object 10) and the Control
Relay Output Blocks (Object 12). Binary Output Status points are not included in class 0
polls.
Binary Output Status Points

Object Number: 10
Default Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 2 (Binary Output Status)
Control Relay Output Blocks
Object Number: 12
Request Function Codes supported: 3 (select), 4 (operate),
5 (direct operate), 6 (direct operate, noack)
P120 P121 P122 P123 Supported Control
Initial Status
Point Point Point Point Name/Description Relay Output Block
Value
Index Index Index Index Fields
0 0 0 0 De Latch of relays 0 Unpaired Pulse On,

Paired Trip/Pulse On,
Paired Close/Pulse On
st
1 1 1 1 Acknowledgement of the 1 alarm 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
2 2 2 2 Acknowledgement of all the alarms 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
3 3 3 3 Remote control Triping 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
4 4 4 4 Remote control Closing 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
5 5 Change of Active Group 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
6 6 Thermal State Resetting 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
7 7 Average and Max rms values resetting 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
8 8 Acknowledgement of RAMs material alarms 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
9 Counters initialization of the autorelosure 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
9 10 Initialization of rolling demand (average) 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
10 11 Initialization of Maximum 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
12 Re initialization of autoreclosure 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
11 13 tc com1 0 Unpaired Pulse On,
DNP 3.0 Database
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1.4.3 Counters
The following table lists both Binary Counters (Object 20) and Frozen Counters (Object 21).
When a freeze function is performed on a Binary Counter point, the frozen value is available
in the corresponding Frozen Counter point.
Binary Counters and Frozen Counters are not included in class 0 polls.
P120 and P121 do not support binary Counters and Frozen Counters.
Binary Counters
Change Event Object Number: not supported
Request Function Codes supported: 1 (read), 7 (freeze), 8 (freeze noack)
9 (freeze and clear), 10 (freeze and clear, noack)
Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 5 (32-Bit Binary Counter without Flag
Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: none-not supported
Frozen Counters
Change Event Object Number: not supported
Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 9 (32-Bit Frozen Binary without Flag)
Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: none-not supported
P122 P123
Point Point Name/Description Data type
Index Index
0 0 Max RMS current phase A D1
1 1 Max RMS current phase B D1
2 2 Max RMS current phase C D1
3 3 Average RMS current phase A D1
4 4 Average RMS current phase B D1
5 5 Average RMS current phase C D1
6 6 CB operation number D2
7 7 sa2n ia D3
8 8 sa2n ib D3
9 9 sa2n ic D3
10 Total number of autoreclosure cycle D2
11 Number of cycles 1 D2
15 Definitive Tripping number D2
16 Number of closing order D2
10 17 Rolling demand(average) RMS phase A D1
11 18 Rolling demand(average) RMS phase B D1
12 19 Rolling demand(average) RMS phase C D1
13 20 Maximum RMS phase A (after a new initialization) D1
14 21 Maximum RMS phase B (after a new initialization) D1
15 22 Maximum RMS phase C (after a new initialization) D1
DNP 3.0 Database
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1.4.4 Analog Inputs

The following table lists Analog Inputs (Object 30). It is important to note that 16-bit and
32-bit variations of Analog Inputs, Analog Output Control Blocks, and Analog Output
Statuses are transmitted through DNP as signed numbers. Even for analog input points that
are not valid as negative values, the maximum positive representation is 32767. For each
point, the “Scaling and Units” column indicates the value of a transmitted 32767. This also
implies the value of a transmitted –32767. The entry in the column does not imply a valid
value for the point.
Always indicating the representation of 32767 in the tables below is a consistent method for
representing scale, applicable to all scaling possibilities.
The “Default Deadband,” and the “Default Change Event Assigned Class” columns are used
to represent the absolute amount by which the point must change before an analog change
event will be generated, and once generated in which class poll (1, 2, 3) will the change
event be reported. Only the default values for these columns are documented here because
the values may change in operation due to either local (user-interface) or remote (through
DNP) control.
Every Analog Inputs points are included in class 0 polls, because they are included in one of
classes 1, 2 or 3.
Analog Inputs
Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 1 (32-Bit Analog Input)
Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 1 (32-Bit Analog Change Event w/o
Time)
Change Event Scan Rate: The scan rate for analog input change events is fixed at 1s
Scaling Initial
and Units Change Change
P120 P121 P122 P123
Initial (represent Valid Event Event
Point Point Point Point Name/Description
Value ation of Range Dead- Class (1,
Index Index Index Index
32767 – band 2, 3 or
see above) none)
0 0 Active Group 1 32767 1à2 1 1
0 1 1 Magnitude IA 0 40 In 0 to 40 In 0.02 In 3
1 2 2 Magnitude IB 0 40 In 0 to 40 In 0.02 In 3
2 3 3 Magnitude IC 0 40 In 0 to 40 In 0.02 In 3
0 3 4 4 Magnitude IN 0 40 IEn 0 to 40 IEn 0.02 IEn 3
4 5 5 rms IA 0A 327.67A 0 to 3
40000000 2%
A/100
5 6 6 rms IB 0A 327.67A 0 to 3
40000000 2%
A/100
6 7 7 rms IC 0A 327.67A 0 to 3
40000000 2%
A/100
1 7 8 8 rms IN 0A 327.67A 0 to 3
40000000 2%
A/100
9 9 Thermal State 0% 32767% 0 to 65535 10 3
10 10 Frequency 0 327,67 Hz 45Hz to 1Hz 3
65 Hz and
99.99Hz ==
ERROR
11 11 Magnitude I2 0 40 In 0 to 40 In 0.1 In 3
12 12 Magnitude I1 0 40 In 0 to 40 In 0.1 In 3
13 13 Tripping Time 0 327.67s 0 to 10.00s 10 ms 3
14 14 Closing Time 0 327.67s 0 to 10.00s 10 ms 3
15 15 Fault number 0 32767 0 to 65535 1 2
16 16 group 0 32767 1 to 2 each new 2
fault
17 17 Fault phase 0 32767 0 to 8 (F1) each new 2
fault
DNP 3.0 Database
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Analog Inputs
Static Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 1 (32-Bit Analog Input)
Change Event Variation reported when variation 0 requested: 1 (32-Bit Analog Change Event w/o
Time)
Change Event Scan Rate: The scan rate for analog input change events is fixed at 1s
Scaling Initial
and Units Change Change
P120 P121 P122 P123
Initial (represent Valid Event Event
Point Point Point Point Name/Description
Value ation of Range Dead- Class (1,
Index Index Index Index
32767 – band 2, 3 or
see above) none)
18 18 Fault origin 0 32767 0 to each new 2
17 (P122) fault
18 (P123)
(F2)
19 19 Fault magnitude 0 40 In 0 to 40 In each new 2
fault
20 20 Fault magnitude IA 0 40 In 0 to 40 In each new 2
fault
21 21 Fault magnitude IB 0 40 In 0 to 40 In each new 2
fault
22 22 Fault magnitude IC 0 40 In 0 to 40 In each new 2
fault
23 23 Fault magnitude IN 0 40 IEn 0 to 40 IEn each new 2
fault
Format:
F1:
0: None, 1: Phase A, 2: Phase B, 3: Phase C, 4: Phase AB, 5: Phase AC, 6: Phase BC, 7:
Phase A B C, 8: Earth.
F2:
0: Null, 1: Remote trip, 2: thermal overload, 3: tI>, 4: tI>>, 5: tI>>>, 6: tIN>, 7: tIN>>, 8:
tIN>>>, 9: tI<, 10: broken conductor, 11: taux1, 12: taux2, 13: tIinv>, 14: tIinv>>, 15:taux3,
16: taux4 (only p123), 17:breaker failure, 18: SOFT (only P123).
Commissioning and Maintenance P12x/EN CM/G86
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
COMMISSIONING AND
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 1/18
CONTENTS
1. REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO COMMISSIONING 3
2. COMMISSIONING TEST ENVIRONMENT 4

2.1 Important notes 4
2.1.1 Injection test sets 4
2.1.2 Additional commissioning test equipment 4
2.1.3 Communication 4
2.2 Commissioning test sheets 4
3. PRODUCT VERIFICATION TESTS 5

3.1 Allocation of terminals 5
3.2 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 5
3.3 Visual inspection 5
3.4 Earthing 5
3.5 Current transformers (CT's) 5
3.5.1 Use of a Core CT for earth faults. 5
3.6 Auxiliary supply 7
3.7 Logic inputs 7
3.8 Logic outputs 7
3.9 RS 485 rear communication 8
4. SETTING CHECK 9
4.1 Settings 9
4.2 Measurements 9
4.2.1 MiCOM P120 9
4.2.2 MiCOM P121, P122 and P123 9
4.3 Phase overcurrent (I> and I>>) 10
4.3.1 Test wiring diagram 10
4.3.2 MiCOM settings 10
4.4 Final checks 14
P12x/EN CM/G86 Commissioning and Maintenance
Page 2/18 MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
5. MAINTENANCE 15
5.1 Equipment failure 15
5.1.1 Minor fault 15
5.1.2 Major fault 15
5.2 Method of repair 16
5.2.1 Replacing the active part 16
5.2.2 Replacing the complete relay 16
5.3 Problem solving 17
5.3.1 Password lost or not accepted 17
5.3.2 Communication 18
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 3/18
1. REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO COMMISSIONING

The MiCOM P12x relays are fully numerical in their design, implementing all protection and
non-protection functions in software. The MiCOM relays use a high degree of self-checking
and, in the unlikely event of a failure, will give an alarm. As a result of this, the
commissioning test do not need to be as extensive as with non-numerical relays (static or
electromechanical).
To commission MiCOM relays, it is only necessary to verify that the hardware is functioning
correctly and the application-specific software setting have been applied to the MiCOM relay.
It is considered unnecessary to test every function of the relay if the settings have been
verified by one of the following method :
• Extracting the settings applied to the relay using the appropriate setting software
MiCOM S1 (preferred method)
• Via the front panel user interface.

REMINDER : It is not possible to download a new setting software as long as
the programming mode is active.
To confirm that the product is operating correctly once the application-specific settings have
been applied, a test should be performed on a single protection element.
Unless previously agreed to the contrary, the customer will be responsible for determining
the application-specific settings to be applied to the MiCOM relays and for testing of any
scheme logic applied by external wiring.
Blank commissioning test sheets and setting records are provided at the APPENDIX 2 of the
Technical Guide for completion as required.
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2. COMMISSIONING TEST ENVIRONMENT

2.1 Important notes
All commissioning tests of MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays are carried out by
injecting currents to the secondary of the earth and/or phases CTs using appropriate
injection test sets provided for this purpose.
2.1.1 Injection test sets
For reasons of convenience (weight, spatial requirement, transportation), a single-phased
injection test set is more suitable for commissioning and is able to perform all commissioning
tests regarding MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays.
Thus, the following descriptions indicate how to conduct the commissioning tests with a
single-phase injection test set.
However, for certain commissioning tests, the three-phase wiring diagrams are easier to
understand and in this case the description is also given in three-phase format.
Single-phase injection test set
1 current (0 to 50 A), timer (precision 1 ms).
Three-phase injection test set
3 currents (0 to 50 A), timer (precision 1 ms).
2.1.2 Additional commissioning test equipment
− 1 multimeter (precision 1%),
− 1 connecting terminal to measure the currents exceeding 10 A (precision 2%),
− Test plugs and wires to carry out injections to the CT's secondary (dimension
according to the currents injected).
2.1.3 Communication
For all commissioning tests, the records can be made by using the RS 485 communication
on the rear connector of the MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays or for MiCOM P122
and P123 using the RS232 front port.
According to each RS 485 communication protocol (MODBUS, Courier, IEC 60870-5-103,
DNP3.0).
2.2 Commissioning test sheets
Commissioning test sheets are available in the APPENDIX 2 of the Technical Guide.
The presentation of the Commissioning test sheets follows the description of the tests of this
chapter.
The contents of these Commissioning test sheets enable you to log :
The name of the relay, station and circuit
The characteristics of the MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays
The various settings
The results of the protection and automation checks
The result of the test records after commissioning.
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 5/18
3. PRODUCT VERIFICATION TESTS

3.1 Allocation of terminals
It is necessary to consult the appropriate wiring diagram provided in the APPENDIX 1 of the
Technical Guide whilst observing the various polarities and ground/earth connection.
3.2 Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Before any handling of the module (active part of the relay), please refer to the
recommendations in User guide of this Technical Guide.
3.3 Visual inspection
Carefully examine the relay to see if there has been any possible deterioration following
installation.
Check if the external wiring corresponds to the appropriate relay diagram or the assembly
diagram. The reference number of the relay diagram is indicated on a label situated under
the upper flap of the front panel.
When the relay is withdraw from its case, use a continuity tester to check if the current short-
circuits (phases and earth CT's) between the terminals indicated on the wiring diagram are
closed.
3.4 Earthing
Check if the earth connection of the case situated above the rear terminal block is used to
connect the relay to a local earth bar. With several relays present, make sure that the copper
earth bar is properly installed for solidly connecting the earthing terminals of each case.
3.5 Current transformers (CT's)
DANGER :
NEVER OPEN CIRCUIT THE SECONDARY CIRCUIT OF A CURRENT TRANSFORMER
SINCE THE HIGH VOLTAGE PRODUCED MAY BE LETHAL AND COULD DAMAGE
INSULATION.
3.5.1 Use of a Core CT for earth faults.
If a core CT is used to detect earth faults, prior to any test, the user must check the following
points:
MV or HV cable screens and core CT,
No current flow through the MV or HV cables,
Orientation of the core CT (P1-S1, P2-S2)
3.5.1.1 Cable shields and core CT
When mounting a core CT around electric cables, check the connection to the earth of the
cable shields. It is vital that the earth cable of the shield moves in the opposite direction
through the core CT. This cancel the currents carried by the cable shields through the core
CT.
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Electrical cables directed

to the busbar Screen shields
P1 S1
P2 S2
Other ends
of electrical cables
P0041ENa
FIGURE 1 : SCREEN SHIELDS AND CT CORE

3.5.1.2 Induced current flow through electric cables
When an electric line is earthed at its two ends for logging purposes, induced current may
circulate if a second line is in parallel. This current can be read on the MiCOM P120, P121,
P122 and P123 and produce false readings.
Busbar 1 Busbar 2
Circuit Breaker 1 Electrical line Circuit Breaker 2
P121
with CT core
Earthing 1 Earthing 2
P0042ENa
FIGURE 2 : LOGGING OF AN ELECTRICAL LINE

3.5.1.3 Core CT polarity
It is necessary to check the polarity of the core CT by following the figure below :
Momentarily connect the battery + to P1 and – to P2. The centre zero ammeter connected
with + to S1 and – to S2 will deflect in the positive direction if the wiring is correct.
CT phase may be tested using the same method.
P1 S1 _
+ mA
+
_
P2 S2
P0043ENa
FIGURE 3 : CORE CT ORIENTATION TEST

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NOTE : De-magnetise the CT after polarity test. Inject an ac current starting

from zero and increase to slowly exceed the CT nominal value and
then decrease slowly to zero.
3.6 Auxiliary supply
Check the value of the auxiliary supply voltage (terminals 33 and 34). The value measured
shall be between 0.8 and 1.2 time the dc nominal auxiliary supply voltage, or 0.8 and 1.1
time the ac nominal auxiliary supply voltage indicated on MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and
P123.
Maximum peak value

Uaux range (Volts) Uaux nominal zone (Volts)
(Volts)
24 - 60 Vdc 19 - 72 Vdc 80
48 - 250 Vdc/48 - 250 Vac 38 - 300 Vdc/38 - 275 Vac 336
3.7 Logic inputs

This test checks that all the opto-isolated inputs are functioning correctly. The P123 have 5
opto-isolated inputs while P122 relays have 3 opto-isolated inputs and P120/P121 have 2
logic opto-isolated inputs.
The opto inputs should be energised on at a time. The status of the input can be viewed
using menu OP. PARAMETERS/Input Status, an 1 indicating an energised input and a 0
indicating a de-energised input. When each logic input is energised one of the characters on
the bottom line of the menu display will change to the value show in the following table to
indicate the new state of the inputs.
OP. PARAMETERS/Inputs
Input MiCOM P12x models
Status cell value
Opto input 1
P120,P121, P122, P123 00001
22-24 Terminals
Opto input 2
P120,P121, P122, P123 00010
26-28 Terminals
Opto input 3
P122, P123 00100
17-19 Terminals
Opto input 4
P123 01000
21-23 Terminals
Opto input 5
P123 10000
25-27 Terminals
3.8 Logic outputs

This test checks that all outputs are functioning correctly. The P123 have 9 outputs while
P122 relays have 7 outputs and P120/P121 have 5 outputs.
For all MiCOM relays, the WATCHDOG output is a normally close relays and is designed as
WD (35-36), (normally open pin terminals 35-37).
For all MiCOM relays, the RL1 and RL2 are change-over relays (2-4-6, 8-10-12).
For all MiCOM relays, the RL3 and RL4 are normally open relays (14-16, 18-20).
For MiCOM P122 and P123 relays, the RL5 and RL6 are normally open relays (1-3, 5-7).
For MiCOM P123 relay, the RL7 and RL8 are normally open relays (9-11, 13-15).
Each output contact may have its own and independent power supply (refer to wiring
schemes).
The status of the outputs can be viewed using menu OP. PARAMETERS/ Relay Status, an
indicating an close output relay and a 0 indicating a open output relay. When each output
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relay is closed one of the characters on the bottom line of the menu display will change to
the value show in the following table to indicate the new state of the inputs.
OP. PARAMETERS/Relay
OUTPUT MiCOM P12x models
Status cell value
RL 1 P120,P121, P122, P123 00000001
RL 2 P120,P121, P122, P123 00000010
RL 3 P120,P121, P122, P123 00000100
RL 4 P120,P121, P122, P123 00001000
RL 5 P122, P123 00010000
RL 6 P122, P123 00100000
RL 7 P123 01000000
RL 8 P123 10000000
3.9 RS 485 rear communication

This test should only be performed where the relay is to be accessed from a remote location
and will vary depending on the communication protocol being adopted (refer to label under
the upper flap).
It is not the intention of the test to verify the operation of the complete system from the relay
to the remote location, just the relay's rear communication port and any protocol converter
necessary.
Connect a laptop PC to the RS485 rear port (via a KITZ for Courier communication) and
check the communication with the appropriate command.
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4. SETTING CHECK
The setting checks ensure that all of the application-specific relay setting for the particular
installation have been correctly applied to the relay.
Transfer the setting file to the relay using a laptop PC running the appropriate software via
the RS232 front port (all MiCOM P12x models) or the RS485 rear port (all MiCOM models).
This method is preferred transfer function settings because it is much faster and there is less
margin for error.
If the setting software is not used then enter manually via the relay front panel interface.
The commissioning is following the points below:
• Consignation of the settings
• Validation of the measurements
• Validation of the thresholds and associated timers.

4.1 Settings
Carry forward the settings on the commissioning test sheets.
4.2 Measurements
The MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays measure phase and earth currents (P120
only one phase or earth) as a True RMS value up to the 10th harmonics. The value(s)
indicated take account of the phase and/or earth CT ratio.
WARNING : MiCOM P120, P121, P122 AND P123 RELAYS HAVE 1 AND 5 AMP
CURRENT INPUTS.
CHECK THAT THE INJECTED CURRENT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE
SELECTED RANGE.
4.2.1 MiCOM P120
− Note the select CT ratio.
− Energise the MiCOM P120 relay.
− Apply current to input terminals 55-56 or 47-48 and verify the value on the LCD
display.
− Carry forward the results to the Commissioning test sheets (Applied value and relay
value displayed)
4.2.2 MiCOM P121, P122 and P123
− Note the select phase and earth CTs ratio.
− Energise the MiCOM P121, P122 or P123 relay.
− Apply current to input (as per wiring diagram) and verify the values on the LCD
display.
− Carry forward the results to the Commissioning test sheets (Applied values and relay
values displayed).
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4.3 Phase overcurrent (I> and I>>)

Set the various thresholds on the trip output (refer to User Guide). For MiCOM P120, the
same test can be performed for the phase/or earth threshold.
4.3.1 Test wiring diagram
This test wiring diagram makes it possible to conduct tests relating to the I> and I>>
thresholds.
The diagram describes current injection onto the 5 Amp phase current inputs (terminals 41-
42, 43-44, 45-46). To carry out injection for the 1 Amp phase inputs, perform the same test
on the 1 Amp inputs (terminals 49-50, 51-52, 53-54).
INJECTION
TEST SET
33
AUXILIARY +Uaux
-Uaux
SUPPLY 34
49
A
1A
50
51
1A
CURRENT
MiCOM
52
53
1A 1A
N
P121
54
41
A 5A
42
43
CURRENT 5A
5A 44
45
5A
N 46
35 Case earth
36 WD Watchdog
29
6 -
TIMER Stop 4
2 RL1 Trip output * 30
12 31
+ RS 485 communication port
10
RL2 Programmable output 32
8 -
P0044ENa
FIGURE 4 : I> AND I>> TESTS WIRING

4.3.2 MiCOM settings
4.3.2.1 MiCOM P120 Settings
Protection Menu
Ie> YES
Ie> 1 In
tIe> DMT or IDMT or RI
tIe> (if DMT) 20 s
Type of curve (if IDMT) IEC VI or IEEE VI
TMS value (if IDMT) 1
K value (if RI) 1
Ie>> YES
Ie>> 12 In
tIe>> 10 s
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AUTOMAT. CTRL/Trip commands Menu
TRIP tIe> YES

TRIP tIe>> YES
4.3.2.1.1 MiCOM P121, P122 and P123 settings

Protection Menu
I> YES
I> 1 In
tI> DMT or IDMT or RI
tI> (if DMT) 20 s
Type of curve (if IDMT) IEC VI or IEEE VI
TMS value (if IDMT) 1
K value (if RI) 1
I>> YES
I>> 12 In
AUTOMAT. CTRL/Trip commands Menu
TRIP tI> YES

TRIP tI>> YES
4.3.2.2 I> threshold with DMT tI>

Values to be recorded :
I> threshold for each phase
Time delay tI> for each phase.
I> threshold check:
If the time delay tI> is short, gradually increase the injection current up to the value of the I>
threshold.
If the time delay tI> is long, inject 0.95 x I threshold and check that there is no tripping. Then
inject 1,1 x I threshold and check the trip.
Gradually decreases the injected current and record the value of the drop out I> threshold.
Checks :
Alarm message on the LCD display.
Alarm LED flashes.
Trip LED on
I> threshold LED on (if programmed).
Trip output closes.
I> threshold output closes (if programmed).
tI> time delay check :
Apply a current onto one of the phases and measure the time delay tI> by pre-setting the
current above the I> threshold (I injected > 2 x I threshold).
Apply a current onto one of the phases and measure the time delay tI> by pre-setting the
current above the I> threshold (I injected > 10 x I threshold).
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4.3.2.3 I> threshold with IDMT tI>

Values to be recorded :
I> threshold for each phase
tI>time delay for each phase.
I> threshold check:
Inject a current equal to 2 x I threshold onto one of the phase current inputs. Repeat the
operation for various current values (n x I threshold with n ranging from 4 to 10, for example).
Check that the values measured correspond to those indicated in the table below (for TMS =
1).
IEC curves
Type of curve Tripping time (in seconds) for TMS =1

IEC 2 x I threshold 10 x I threshold
Nominal Min Max Nominal Min Max
Accuracy +/- 12.5 % for nominal tripping time +/- 5 % for nominal tripping time
greater than 40ms. greater than 40ms.
+/- 50 ms for nominal tripping time +/- 20 ms for nominal tripping time
less than 40ms. less than 40ms.
STI (AREVA) 1.78 1.56 2.00 0.518 0.492 0.544

SI 10.03 8.78 11.28 2.971 2.822 3.119
VI 13.5 11.81 15.19 1.5 1.425 1.575
EI 26.67 23.33 30.00 0.808 0.7676 0.8484
LTI (AREVA) 120 105.0 135.0 13.33 12.667 14.00
IEEE/ANSI curves

IEEE/ANSI 2 x I threshold 10 x I threshold
Nominal Min Max Nominal Min Max
Accuracy +/- 12.5 % for nominal tripping time +/- 5 % for nominal tripping time
greater than 40ms. greater than 40ms.
+/- 50 ms for nominal tripping time +/- 20 ms for nominal tripping time
less than 40ms. less than 40ms.
STI (CO2) 1.7319 1.515 1.948 0.5249 0.4987 0.5512

MI 3.8032 3.328 4.279 1.2068 1.1464 1.2671
LTI (CO8) 2.1633 1.893 2.434 0.2401 0.2201 0.2601
VI 7.0277 6.149 7.906 0.6891 0.6546 0.7235
EI 9.5215 8.33 10.71 0.4063 0.3860 0.4267
RI electromechanical curve
Type of curve Tripping time (in seconds) for K =1

Electromechanical 2 x I threshold 10 x I threshold
Nominal Min - Max Nominal Min - Max
RI 4.5 4-5 3.2 2.8 - 3.6
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 13/18
Rectifier curve

Rectifier 2 x I threshold 10 x I threshold
RC 966 917 - 1014 0.402 0.382 - 0.422
RXIDG curve
Type of curve Tripping time (in seconds)

2 x I threshold 10 x I threshold
RXIDG with k = 0.3 3.24 2.84 – 3.65 1.07 1.02 – 1.12
RXIDG with k = 0.4 3.63 3.18 – 4.08 1.45 1.38 – 1.52
RXIDG with k = 0.5 3.93 3.44 – 4.42 1.76 1.67 – 1.85
RXIDG with k = 0.6 4.17 3.65 – 4.69 2.00 1.90 – 2.10
RXIDG with k = 0.7 4.38 3.83 – 4.93 2.21 2.10 – 2.32
RXIDG with k = 0.8 4.56 3.99 – 5.13 2.39 2.27 – 2.51
RXIDG with k = 0.9 4.72 4.13 – 5.31 2.55 2.42 – 2.68
RXIDG with k = 1 4.86 4.25 – 5.47 2.69 2.56 – 2.82
For other injected current values, compare the values found with the theoretical values
calculated according to the formulae of the curves.
NOTE : Equations of IEC, IEEE/ANSI, RI, RC and RXIDG curves are given in
Chapter "Application Guide" of the present Technical Guide.
Checks :
Display of an alarm message on the front panel LCD.
Alarm LED flashes.
Trip LED on
I> threshold LED on (if programmed).
Trip output closes.
I> threshold output closes (if programmed).
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4.3.2.4 I>> threshold

Values to be recorded
l>> threshold for each phase
tl>> time delay for each phase
I>> threshold check :
If tI>> time delay is short, gradually raise the injection current up to the value of I>>
threshold.
If tI>> time delay is long, inject 0.95 x I threshold and check there is no trip. Then inject 1.1 x
I threshold and check the trip output is close.
Gradually lower the injected current and note the value of the drop out I>> threshold.
Checks :
Display of an alarm message on the front panel LCD.
Alarm LED flashes
Trip LED on
I>> threshold LED on (if programmed).
Trip output closes.
I>> threshold output closes (if programmed).
tI>> time delay check :
Apply a current onto one of the phases and measure the time delay tI>> by pre-setting the
current above the I>> threshold (I injected > 2 x I threshold).
Apply a current onto one of the phases and measure the time delay tI>> by pre-setting the
current above the I>> threshold (I injected > 10 x I threshold).
4.4 Final checks
The tests are now complete. Remove all test or temporary shorting leads, etc… If it is
necessary to disconnect any of the external wiring from the relay in order to perform the
wiring verification tests, it should be ensured that all connections are replace in accordance
with the relevant external connection or scheme diagram.
If a MMLG test block is installed, remove the MMLB01 test plug and replace the MMLG
cover so that the protection is put into service.
For MiCOM P122 and P123 models, ensure that all event, fault and disturbance records,
alarm and LEDs have been reset before leaving the relay.
For MiCOM P123, if the relay is in a new installation or the circuit breaker has been just
maintained, the circuit breaker maintenance and current counters should be zero. These
counters can be reset using command in RECORD/CB Monitoring menu (refer to User
Guide).
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5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 Equipment failure
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays are full digital and self-diagnosing. As soon as
an internal fault is detected, depending on its type (minor or major), an alarm message is
displayed as a priority on the front panel LCD before the fault LED is illuminated (fixed or
flashing) and the watchdog relay is closed (if the fault is a major one).
An equipment failure (major or minor) cannot be acknowledged on the front panel (using the
dedicated tactile button keypad). Only the disappearance of the cause will acknowledge the
fault and hence reset the fault LED.
All tests are performed during relay boot and permanently in the background software task
excepted volatile memory tests performed only when relay boots and on any setting change.
5.1.1 Minor fault
Regarded by the MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays as a minor fault is a
communication failure. If the communication is in fault, MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123
protection and automation modules are not affected. The MiCOM relay is fully operational.
The watchdog relay is energised (35-36 contact open and 36-37 contact closed).
Message :
"COMM.ERROR" : Communication fault
Cause :
Hardware or software failure of the communication module
Action :
Withdraw the active part and return it to the factory for repair.
Alternative : If communication is not used, disable communication in the COMMUNICATION
menu (Communication ? = No).
5.1.2 Major fault
Major fault for MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays are all software and hardware
failures except the communication faults. As soon as this type of failure is detected, the
watchdog (WD) is de-energised (35-36 contact closed and 36-37 contact open) and all
operations are stopped (protection, automation, communication).
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5.1.2.1 Hardware and software faults

Messages :
"DEFAULT SETTING" : Indication that the relay is running with default setting
"SETTING ERROR" : Failure in the setting
" CALIBRATION ERROR." : Calibration zone failure
"CT ERROR" : Analogue channel failure
Cause :
Hardware or software failure
Action :
Restart the protection software (refer § 5.3).
If the software fault still remain after restart, withdraw the active part and return the module
to the factory for repair.
5.2 Method of repair
5.2.1 Replacing the active part
The case and the rear terminals blocks have been designed to facilitate removal of the
MiCOM P12x relay should replacement or repair become necessary without disconnect the
scheme wiring.
NOTE : The MiCOM range of relays have integral current transformer shorting
switches which will close when the active part is removed from the
case.
Remove the upper and lower flap without exerting excessive force. Remove the external
screws. Under the upper flap, turn the extractor with a 3 mm screwdriver and extract the
active part of the relay by pulling from the upper and lower notches on the front panel of the
MiCOM relay.
The reinstall the repaired or replacement relay follow the above instruction in reverse,
ensuring that no modification has been done on the scheme wiring.
On completion of any operations which require the relay to be removed from its case, verify
that the four fixing screws are fitted at the corners of the front panel, under the flaps. These
screws secure the chassis (removable part) to the relay case, ensuring good seating/contact.
5.2.2 Replacing the complete relay

To remove the complete relay (active part and case) the entire wiring must be removed from
the rear connector.
Before working at the rear of the relay, isolate all current supplies to the MiCOM relay and
ensure that the relay is no more powered.
DANGER :
NEVER OPEN THE SECONDARY CIRCUIT OF A CURRENT TRANSFORMER SINCE
THE HIGH VOLTAGE PRODUCED MAY BE LETHAL AND COULD DAMAGE TO THE
INSULATION.
Remove all wiring (communication, logic inputs, outputs, auxiliary voltage, current inputs).
Disconnect the relay earth connection from the rear of the relay.
Remove the screws used to fasten the relay to the panel, rack, etc… .These are the screws
with the larger diameter heads that are accessible when the upper and lower flaps are
installed.
Withdraw the relay from the panel, rack, etc… carefully because it will be heavy due to the
internal transformers.
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To reinstall the repaired or replacement relay follow the above instructions reverse, ensuring
that each terminal block is relocated in the correct position and case earth, communication
are replaced.
Once reinstallation is complete the relay should be recommissioned using the instruction in
sections 1 to 4 inclusive of this chapter.
5.3 Problem solving
5.3.1 Password lost or not accepted
Problem :
Password lost or not accepted
Cause :
MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays are supplied with the password set to AAAA.
This password can be changed by the user ( refer OP PARAMETERS menu).
Action :
There is an additional unique recovery password associated to the relay which can be
supplied by the factory or service agent, if given details of its serial number (under the upper
flap of the front panel). With this serial number, contact your AREVA T&D Automation
Business local dealer or AREVA T&D Automation After Sales Dept.
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5.3.2 Communication
5.3.2.1 Values measured locally and remotely
Problem :
The measurements noted remotely and locally (via RS485 communication) differ.
Cause :
The values accessible on the front face via the Measurement menu are refreshed every
second. Those fed back via the communication and accessible by the AREVA T&D'S
Automation Business Setting software generally have skeletal refreshing frequencies. If the
refreshing frequency of the supervision software differs from that of MiCOM P120, P121,
P122 and P123 relays (1s), there may be a difference between indicated values.
Action:
Adjust the frequency for refreshing the measurements of the supervision software or of the
setting software to 1 second.
5.3.2.2 MiCOM relay no longer responds
Problem :
No response from MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 relays when asked by the
supervision software without any communication fault message.
Cause :
Mainly, this type of problem is linked to an error in the MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123
communication parameters.
Action :
Check MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 communication parameters (data rate, parity,
etc.) are in accordance with the supervision settings.
Check MiCOM P120, P121, P122 and P123 network address.
Check that this address is not used by another device connected on the same LAN.
Check that the other devices on the same LAN answer to supervision requests.
5.3.2.3 A remote command is not taken in account
Problem :
The communication between the relay and the PC is correct, but the relay does not accept
any remote command or file downloading.
Cause :
Generally this is due to the fact that the relay is in programming situation. This means that
the password is active.
Action :
Check that the password is not active in the relay since the last 5 minutes.
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
Alternative : The earth current input is connected to the sommation of the three phase CTs. The current inputs are connected to 3 phase CTs + a core balanced CT.
P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 37
A A 33 35
S2 S1 S2 S1 Auxiliary + WD Watch dog (4)
B B 36
voltage
}
C C _ 6
S2 S1 34
49 49 4
Programmable tripping
P121 RL1
2
} output
1A 1A
50 50 12
51 51 10
RL2 Programmable output
1A 1A P121 8
}
A only
52 52 16
53 53 RL3 Programmable output
14 }
1A 1A 20
54 54 RL4 18 Programmable output
55 55
Connection Diagrams
C B
}
1A 1A
Phase rotation
56 56
41 P121 41
5A 5A
42 42
43 43
5A 5A P121
only
44 44
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
45 45
5A 5A
46 46
47 47
5A 5A MiCOM
48 48
+ P120/121
Programmable 22
input L1 Case earth connection
24
-
Alternative (P121 only): Connection to 2 phases CTs + a core balanced CT.
{ +
Programmable 26
P2 P1 P2 P1 input L2
28
A -
{
S2 S1 Case earth
B 29
Communication
C 30 cable shield
S2 S1 1 2 29 30 *
49
3 4 31 32
1A 31 _ RS 485
5 6 33 34
50 Port communication
7 8 35 36
51
9 10 37 38 32
1A +
11 12 39 40
}
( : terminating resistor for the
52 13 14 41 42 *
53 last relay to be connected
15 16 43 44 between 30-32)
1A
17 18 45 46
54
55 19 20 47 48
SCHEME REPRESENTING MiCOM RELAY OFF

21 22 49 50
1A
23 24 51 52
56 Nota :
41 25 26 53 54
(1) (a) CT shorting links make before (b) and (c) disconnect
5A 27 28 55 56
42
43 (b) Short terminals break before (c)
Module terminal blocks
5A (c) Long terminals
viewed from rear
44 (d)
45 (with integral case earth link) Pins terminals (pcb type)
5A (2) CT connection are typical only

46
47
(3) Earth terminals are typical only
ALSO THE RATINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT RATING LABEL."
(4) The MICOM P120/P121 relays are shown with supply off.
USER SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE
5A
48
P0045ENb
SAFETY GUIDE SFTY/4LM/D11 OR LATER ISSUE, OR THE SAFETY

AND TECHNICAL DATA SECTION OF THE TECHNICAL MANUAL AND
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P12x/EN CO/G86
Alternative : The earth current input is connected to the sommation of the three phase CTs. The current inputs are connected to 3 phase CTs + a core balanced CT.
P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 37
A A 33 35
S2 S1 S2 S1 Auxiliary + Watch dog (4)
B B WD
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36
voltage
_
}
C C 6
S2 S1
{ 34
Programmable tripping
49 49 4
RL1 output
2 }
1A 1A
50 50 12
51 51 10
RL2 Programmable output
1A 1A 8
A
}
52 52 16
P12x/EN CO/G86
53 53 RL3 Programmable output

14 }
1A 1A 20
55 55
B 3
}
1A C 1A
Phase rotation RL5 1 Programmable output
56 56
41 41 7
}
RL6 5 Programmable output
5A 5A }
9
42 42
5A 5A 13
}
45 45
}
5A 5A P123 only
46 46
47 47
5A 5A MiCOM
48 48
+ P122/123
Programmable 22
input L1
24 Case earth connection
-
Alternative : Connection to 2 phases CTs + a core balanced CT.
{ +
Programmable 26
P2 P1 P2 P1 input L2
28
A -
{ +
S2 S1 Case earth Programmable 17
B L3 29
input 19 Communication
-
C
S2 S1 1 2 29 30
{ + 30 cable shield
49 Programmable 21 *
3 4 31 32 input L4
1A 23 31 _
- RS 485
5 6 33 34
{ +
50 Programmable 25 Port communication
7 8 35 36
51 input L5
9 10 37 38 27 32
-
1A
{ +
}
11 12 39 40 ( : terminating resistor for the
52 13 14 41 42 *
53 P123 only last relay to be connected
15 16 43 44 between 30-32)
1A
17 18 45 46
54
55 19 20 47 48
SCHEME REPRESENTING MiCOM RELAY OFF

21 22 49 50
1A
23 24 51 52
56 Nota :
41 25 26 53 54
(1) (a) CT shorting links make before (b) and (c) disconnect
5A 27 28 55 56
42
43 (b) Short terminals break before (c)
Module terminal blocks
5A (c) Long terminals
viewed from rear
44 (d)
45 (with integral case earth link) Pins terminals (pcb type)
5A (2) CT connection are typical only

46
47 (3) Earth terminals are typical only
5A (4) The MICOM P122/P123 relays are shown with supply off.
48
P0046ENb
Connection Diagrams
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 3/4
1. COMMUNICATION CABLE CONNECTION

1.1 Products plugged in the same panel
Case earth connection
29
30
32 31
shield
RS485 cable
1. Connect a cable (green/yellow wire) on the case earth

connection of each product (with screw).
2. The communication cable shield must be connected
to the pin number 29 of each product.
3. The pin number 29 of each terminal block must be
connected to the case earth connection of each product
(with screw).
P0253ENa
P12x/EN CO/G86 Connection Diagrams
Page 4/4 MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
1.2 Communication between distant products
EARTH
1. Connect a cable (green/yellow wire) on the case earth

connection of each product (with screw)
2. The communication cable shield must be connected to the pin
number 29 of each product .
3. The pin number 29 has to be connected to the case earth Earth
connection (with screw) to only ONE panel (do not leave the
cable shield "floating") P0254ENa
Commissioning Test & Record Sheets P12x/EN RS/G86
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
COMMISSIONING TEST &

RECORD SHEETS
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 1/60
CONTENTS
1. COMMISSIONING TEST SHEETS 3

1.1 Relay identification 3
1.2 Commissioning test record 3
2. COMMISSIONING SETTING RECORD SHEETS 6

2.1 MiCOM P120 commissioning setting record sheets 6
2.1.1 OP PARAMETERS Menu 6
2.1.2 CONFIGURATION Menu 6
2.1.3 COMMUNICATION Menu 6
2.1.4 PROTECTION Menu 7
2.1.5 AUTOMAT.CTRL Menu 8
2.2.4 PROTECTION Menu 12
2.3.4 PROTECTION G1 Menu 18
2.3.6 AUTOMAT. CTRL Menu 27
2.3.7 RECORDS Menu 34
2.4.7 RECORDING Menu 59
P12x/EN RS/G86 Commissioning Test & Record Sheets
Page 2/60 MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
BLANK PAGE
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 3/60
1. COMMISSIONING TEST SHEETS

1.1 Relay identification
Commissioning date :
Engineer :
Substation :
Circuit :
Network nominal frequency:
MiCOM Overcurrent relay model :

! P120 ! P121 ! P122 ! P123
Serial number :
Rated current In :
Auxiliary voltage Uaux :
Communication protocol :
Language :
1.2 Commissioning test record

(put a cross after each checked stage)
Serial number check ?
All current transformer shorting switches closed ?
Wiring checked against diagram (if available) ?
Case earth installed ?
Test block connections checked (if installed) ?
Insulation tested ?
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Auxiliary supply control
Auxiliary voltage to relay
Auxiliary voltage value ________________ Vdc/Vac
Watchdog contacts
With auxiliary supply off Terminals 35 and 36
With auxiliary supply on Terminals 35 and 36
Measurements
Applied value Relay value
PHASE CT INPUT
Phase A current _______________ A A
Phase B current _______________ A A
Phase C current _______________ A A
EARTH CT INPUT
Earth current _______________ A A
Phase protection test
Theoretical value Relay value
I> threshold _______________ A
I> threshold A
I> drop threshold A
Time delay
Time delay at 2 x I> ______________ ms A
Time delay at 10 x I> ______________ ms A
I>> threshold _______________ A
I>> threshold _______________A
I>> drop threshold _______________A
Time delay
Time delay at 2 x I>> _______________ A A
Time delay at 10 x I>> _______________ A A
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 5/60
Earth protection test

Theoretical value Relay value
Ie> threshold _______________ A
Ie> threshold _______________A
Ie> drop threshold _______________A
Time delay
Time delay at 2 x Ie> ______________ ms ms
Time delay at 10 x Ie> ______________ ms ms
Ie>> threshold _______________ A
Ie>> threshold _______________A
Ie>> drop threshold _______________A
Time delay
Time delay at 2 x Ie>> ______________ ms ms
Time delay at 10 x Ie>> ______________ ms ms
Commissioning Engineer Date
_________________________ _______________
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2. COMMISSIONING SETTING RECORD SHEETS

2.1 MiCOM P120 commissioning setting record sheets
2.1.1 OP PARAMETERS Menu
Password :
Reference :
Frequency : ! 50 Hz ! 60 Hz
2.1.2 CONFIGURATION Menu

2.1.2.1 Display
E/Gnd text ! N ! E ! G
2.1.2.2 CT Ratio
E/Gnd CT Primary Primary CT ratio

E/Gnd CT Secondary Secondary CT ratio ! 1A ! 5A
2.1.2.3 LEDs 5 to 8 configuration
Functions LED 5 LED 6 LED 7 LED 8

Ie>/I> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe>/tI> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Ie>>/I>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe>>/tI>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Ie>>>/I>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe>>>/tI>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
2.1.3 COMMUNICATION Menu

2.1.3.1 COMMUNICATION Menu (MODBUS)
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Parity
! Odd ! Even ! None
Data bits
! 7 ! 8
Stop bits
! 1 ! 2
Relay Address
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 7/60
2.1.3.2 COMMUNICATION Menu (Courier)
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Relay Address
2.1.3.3 COMMUNICATION Menu (IEC 60870-5-103)
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Relay Address
2.1.3.4 COMMUNICATION Menu (DNP3)
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Parity
! Odd ! Even ! None
Data bits
! 7 ! 8
Stop bits
! 1 ! 2
Relay Address
2.1.4 PROTECTION Menu

2.1.4.1 [50N/51N] E/Gnd
Ie> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie> Ien
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.1.4.1.1 [51N] Ie > DMT
tIe> ms
2.1.4.1.2 [51N] Ie > IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
Tms
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2.1.4.1.3 [51N] Ie> RI
2.1.4.2 [51N] Ie>>
Ie>>
! YES ! NO
Ie>> Ien
tIe>> ms
2.1.4.3 [51N] Ie >>>
Ie>>> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie>>> Ien
tIe>>> ms
2.1.5 AUTOMAT.CTRL Menu

2.1.5.1 Trip Command allocation
Trip tIe>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
2.1.5.2 Latch Function allocation
Latch tIe>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
2.1.5.3 Blocking logic allocation
Block tIe> =
! YES ! NO
Block tIe>> =
! YES ! NO
Block tIe>>> =
! YES ! NO
2.1.5.4 Output Relays allocation (RL2 to RL4)
Functions RL 2 RL 3 RL 4
trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Ie> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Ie>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Ie>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO

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2.1.5.5 Inputs allocation
Input 1
! None ! Unlatch ! 52a
! 52b ! CB FLT ! Aux 1
! Aux2 ! Blk log

Input 2
! Aux2 ! Blk log

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Password :
Reference :
Software version :

2.2.2.1 Display
Phase A Text ! A ! L1 ! R
Phase B Text ! B ! L2 ! S
Phase C Text ! C ! L3 ! T
E/Gnd Text ! N ! E ! G
2.2.2.2 CT Ratio
Line CT Primary Primary phase CT ratio

Line CT Secondary Secondary phase CT ratio !1A !5A
E/Gnd CT Primary Primary earth CT ratio
E/Gnd CT Secondary Secondary earth CT ratio ! 1A ! 5A
I> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO

tI> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
I>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
I>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Ie> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
IE>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Ie>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO

MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 11/60

Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Parity
! Odd ! Even ! None
Data bits
! 7 ! 8
Stop bits
! 1 ! 2
Relay Address
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Relay Address
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Relay Address
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Parity
! Odd ! Even ! None
Data bits
! 7 ! 8
Stop bits
! 1 ! 2
Relay Address
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2.2.4 PROTECTION Menu

2.2.4.1 Phase Overcurrent [50/51]
2.2.4.1.1 [50/51] I>
I>?
! YES ! NO
I> In
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.2.4.1.1.1 [51] I> DMT
tI> ms
2.2.4.1.1.2 [51] I> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
Tms
2.2.4.1.1.3 [51] I> RI
2.2.4.1.2 [51] I>>
I>>?
! YES ! NO
I>> In
tI>> ms
2.2.4.1.3 [51] I>>>
I>>>?
! YES ! NO
I>>> In
tI>>> ms
2.2.4.2 Earth Overcurrent [50N/51N]
2.2.4.2.1 [50N/51N] E/Gnd
Ie>?
! YES ! NO
Ie> Ien
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.2.4.2.1.1 [51N] Ie > DMT
tIe> ms
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2.2.4.2.1.2 [51N] Ie > IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
Tms
2.2.4.2.1.3 [51N] Ie> RI
2.2.4.2.2 [51N] Ie>>
Ie>>?
! YES ! NO
Ie>> Ien
tIe>> ms
2.2.4.2.3 [51N] Ie >>>
Ie>>> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie>>> Ien
tIe>>> ms

2.2.5.1 Trip Command allocation
Trip tI>
! YES ! NO
Trip tI>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
2.2.5.2 Latch function allocation
Latch tI>
! YES ! NO
Latch tI>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
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2.2.5.3 Blocking Logic function allocation
Block tI>
! YES ! NO
Block tI>>
! YES ! NO
Block tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Block tIe>
! YES ! NO
Block tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Block tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
2.2.5.4 OUTPUT RELAYS allocation (RL2 to RL4)
Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO

I> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
I>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
I>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
2.2.5.5 Inputs allocation
Input 1
! Aux2 ! Blk log

Input 2
! Aux2 ! Blk log

MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 15/60

Password :
Reference :
Software version :

2.3.2.1 Display
2.3.2.2 CT Ratio
Line CT Secondary Secondary phase CT ratio ! 1A ! 5A


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Ie>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Thermal Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Brkn. Cond ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Fail ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI2> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI2>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Input 1 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
t Aux1 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
t Aux2 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
2.3.2.4 Group select configuration
Change group input ! Edge ! Level

Setting group ! 1 ! 2
2.3.2.5 Alarms configuration
Inst. Self Reset ! YES ! NO

Reset Led on fault ! YES ! NO
Alarm battery ! YES ! NO
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 17/60
2.3.2.6 Inputs configuration
Inputs 3 2 1
! ! !
Voltage input DC ! DC ! AC
2.3.2.7 Relays maintenance
Maintenance Mode ! YES ! NO
Relays 6 5 W 4 3 2 1
CMD
2.3.2.8 Phase rotation configuration
Phase rotation ! A-B-C ! A-C-B

Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Parity
! Odd ! Even ! None
Data bits
! 7 ! 8
Stop bits
! 1 ! 2
Relay Address
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Relay Address
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Relay Address
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Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Parity
! Odd ! Even ! None
Data bits
! 7 ! 8
Stop bits
! 1 ! 2
Relay Address
2.3.4 PROTECTION G1 Menu

2.3.4.1.1 [50/51] I>
I> ?
! YES ! NO
I> In
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.3.4.1.1.1 [51] I> DMT
tI> ms
t Reset ms
2.3.4.1.1.2 [51] I> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
2.3.4.1.1.3 [51] I> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
2.3.4.1.1.4 [51] I> IDMT reset time
Rtms
2.3.4.1.1.5 [51] I> RI
K
t Reset ms
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 19/60
2.3.4.1.2 [51] I>>
I>> ?
! YES ! NO
I>> In
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.3.4.1.2.1 [51] I>> DMT
tI>> ms
t Reset ms
2.3.4.1.2.2 [51] I>> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
2.3.4.1.2.3 [51] I>> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
2.3.4.1.2.4 [51] I>> IDMT reset time
Rtms
2.3.4.1.2.5 [51] I>> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.3.4.1.3 [51] I>>>
I>>>?
! YES ! NO
I>>> Sample
! YES ! NO
I>>> In
tI>>> ms
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2.3.4.2.1 [50N/51N] E/Gnd
Ie>?
! YES ! NO
Ie> Ien
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI ! RXIDG
INTERLOCK Ie>> >>>?
! YES ! NO
2.3.4.2.1.1 [51N] Ie > DMT
tIe> ms
t Reset ms
2.3.4.2.1.2 [51N] Ie > IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
2.3.4.2.1.3 [51N] Ie> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
2.3.4.2.1.4 [51N] Ie> IDMT reset time
Rtms
2.3.4.2.1.5 [51N] Ie> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.3.4.2.1.6 [51N] Ie>RXIDG
K
t Reset ms
2.3.4.2.2 [51N] Ie>>
Ie>>?
! YES ! NO
Ie>> Ien
Delay Type
2.3.4.2.2.1 [51N] Ie >> DMT
tIe>> ms
t Reset ms
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2.3.4.2.2.2 [51N] Ie >> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
2.3.4.2.2.3 [51N] Ie>> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
2.3.4.2.2.4 [51N] Ie>> IDMT reset time
Rtms
2.3.4.2.2.5 [51N] Ie>> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.3.4.2.2.6 [51N] Ie>> RXIDG
K
t Reset ms
2.3.4.2.3 [51N] Ie>>>
Ie>>> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie>>> Sample
! YES ! NO
Ie>>> Ien
tIe>>> ms
2.3.4.3 [49] THERMAL OVERLOAD
Therm OL ?
! YES ! NO
Iθ> In
Te mn
k
θ Trip %
θ Alarm ? ! YES ! NO
θ Alarm %
2.3.4.4 [37] UNDERCURRENT I<
I< ?
! YES ! NO
I< %
tI< ms
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2.3.4.5 [46] Negative phase sequence overcurrent I2>
I2> ?
! YES ! NO
I2> In
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.3.4.5.1 [46] I2> DMT
tI> ms
2.3.4.5.2 [46] I2> DMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
Tms
2.3.4.5.3 [46] I2> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
2.3.4.5.4 [46] I2> IDMT reset time
Rtms
2.3.4.5.5 [46] I2> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.3.4.6 [46] Negative phase sequence overcurrent I2>>
I2>> ?
! YES ! NO
I2>> In
tI2>> ms
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 23/60

2.3.5.1.1 [50/51] I>
I> ?
! YES ! NO
I> In
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.3.5.1.1.1 [51] I> DMT
tI> ms
t Reset ms
2.3.5.1.1.2 [51] I> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
2.3.5.1.1.3 [51] I> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.3.5.1.1.5 [51] I> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.3.5.1.2 [51] I>>
I>> ?
! YES ! NO
I>> In
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.3.5.1.2.1 [51] I>> DMT
tI>> ms
t Reset ms
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2.3.5.1.2.2 [51] I>> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
2.3.5.1.2.3 [51] I>> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
2.3.5.1.2.4 [51] I>> IDMT reset time
Rtms
2.3.5.1.2.5 [51] I>> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.3.5.1.3 [51] I>>>
I>>>?
! YES ! NO
I>>> Sample
! YES ! NO
I>>> In
tI>>> ms
2.3.5.2.1 [50N/51N] E/Gnd
Ie>?
! YES ! NO
Ie> Ien
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI ! LABOR.
2.3.5.2.1.1 [51N] Ie > DMT
tIe> ms
t Reset ms
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2.3.5.2.1.2 [51N] Ie > IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.3.5.2.1.5 [51N] Ie> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.3.5.2.1.6 [51N] Ie> RXIDG
K
t Reset ms
2.3.5.2.2 [51N] Ie>>
Ie>>?
! YES ! NO
Ie>> Ien
Delay Type
2.3.5.2.2.1 [51N] Ie >> DMT
tIe>> ms
t Reset ms
2.3.5.2.2.2 [51N] Ie >> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
t Reset ms
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Rtms
2.3.5.2.2.5 [51N] Ie>> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.3.5.2.2.6 [51N] Ie>> RXIDG
K
t Reset ms
2.3.5.2.3 [51N] Ie>>>
Ie>>> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie>>> Sample
! YES ! NO
Ie>>> Ien
tIe>>> ms
Therm OL ?
! YES ! NO
Iθ> In
Te mn
k
θ Trip %
θ Alarm ? ! YES ! NO
θ Alarm %
I< ?
! YES ! NO
I< %
tI< ms
I2> ?
! YES ! NO
I2> In
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.3.5.5.1 [46] I2> DMT
tI> ms
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 27/60
2.3.5.5.2 [46] I2> DMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
Tms
2.3.5.5.3 [46] I2> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.3.5.5.5 [46] I2> RI
K
t Reset ms
I2>> ?
! YES ! NO
I2>> In
tI2>> ms
2.3.6 AUTOMAT. CTRL Menu

2.3.6.1 TRIP Command allocation
Trip tI>
! YES ! NO
Trip tI>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tI<
! YES ! NO
Trip tI2>
! YES ! NO
Trip tI2>>
! YES ! NO
Trip Thermal θ ! YES ! NO
Trip Brkn. Cond
! YES ! NO
Trip tAux1
! YES ! NO
Trip tAux2
! YES ! NO
Trip tAux3
! YES ! NO
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Latch tI>
! YES ! NO
Latch tI>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tI<
! YES ! NO
Latch tI2>
! YES ! NO
Latch tI2>>
! YES ! NO
Latch Thermal θ ! YES ! NO
Latch Brkn .Cond
! YES ! NO
Latch tAux1
! YES ! NO
Latch tAux2
! YES ! NO
Latch tAux3
! YES ! NO
2.3.6.3 Blocking Logic 1 function allocation
Block 1 tI>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI>>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tIe>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI<
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI2>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI2>>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 Thermal θ ! YES ! NO
Block 1 Brkn .Cond
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tAux1
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tAux2
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tAux3
! YES ! NO
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 29/60
Block 2 tI>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tI>>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tIe>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tI<
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tI2>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tI2>>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 Brkn .Cond
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tAux1
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tAux2
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tAux3
! YES ! NO
2.3.6.5 SELECTIVE SCHEME LOGIC1 function allocation
Logic Select 1
! YES ! NO
Sel1 tI>>
! YES ! NO
Sel1 tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Sel1 tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Sel1 tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
t SeL1 ms
2.3.6.6 SELECTIVE SCHEME LOGIC2 function allocation
Logic Select 2
! YES ! NO
Sel2 tI>>
! YES ! NO
Sel2 tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Sel2 tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Sel2 tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
t Sel2 ms
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2.3.6.7 OUTPUT RELAYS allocation
2.3.6.7.1 OUTPUT RELAYS allocation (RL2 to RL4)
tI< ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI2> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI2>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Therm Alarm ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Therm Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Alarm ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
52 Fail ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Brkn cond ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Fail ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Close ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tAux1 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Order COM 1 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Active Group ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 31/60
Functions RL 5 RL 6
Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
I> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
I>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
I>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Ie> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Ie>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Ie>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tIe>>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI< ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI2> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI2>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Therm Alarm ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Therm Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Alarm ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
52 Fail ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Brkn cond ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Fail ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Close ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tAux1 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Order COM 1 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Active Group ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
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2.3.6.8 LOGIC INPUT allocation
2.3.6.8.1 Inputs
Input 1 ! None ! Unlatch ! 52a
! 52b ! CB FLT ! Aux1
! Aux2 ! Blk Log 1 ! Blk Log 2
! Strt Dist ! Cold L PU ! Log Sel 1
! Log Sel 2 ! Change Set ! θ Reset
! Trip Circ. ! Rst Led ! Maint. M.
! Aux3 ! Strt tBF !

! Aux3 ! Strt tBF !

! Aux3 ! Strt tBF !

2.3.6.8.2 t Aux
Aux 1 time : t Aux 1 ms

2.3.6.9 BROKEN CONDUCTOR
Brkn. Cond ? ! YES ! NO

tBC ms
Ratio I2/I1 %
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 33/60
2.3.6.10 Cold Load Pick-up
Cold Load PU ? ! YES ! NO

tI> ? ! YES ! NO
tI>> ? ! YES ! NO
tI>>> ? ! YES ! NO
tIe> ? ! YES ! NO
tIe>> ? ! YES ! NO
tIe>>> ? ! YES ! NO
tI2> ? ! YES ! NO
tI2>> ? ! YES ! NO
t Therm ? ! YES ! NO
Level %
tCL ms
2.3.6.11 CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE
CB Fail ?
! YES ! NO
I< In
tBF ms
Block I> ?
! YES ! NO
Block Ie> ?
! YES ! NO
2.3.6.12 CIRCUIT BREAKER SUPERVISION
TC Supervision ?
! YES ! NO
t SUP s
CB Open S'vision
! YES ! NO
CB Open Time ms
CB Close S'vision
! YES ! NO
CB Close Time ms
CB Open Alarm ?
! YES ! NO
CB Open NB
Σ Amps (n) ? ! YES ! NO
Σ Amps (n)
n
t Open Pulse ms
t Close Pulse ms
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2.3.7 RECORDS Menu

2.3.7.1 DISTURBANCE RECORD
Pre-Time ms
Post-Time ms
Disturb Rec Trig
! ON INST. ! ON TRIP
2.3.7.2 TIME PEAK VALUE
Time Window mn
2.3.7.3 ROLLING DEMAND
Sub Period mn
Num of Sub Per.
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 35/60

Password :
Reference :
Software version :

2.4.2.1 Display
2.4.2.2 CT Ratio
Line CT Secondary Secondary phase CT ratio ! 1A ! 5A


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Therm Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Brkn. Cond ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Recloser Run ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Recloser Blocked ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
T Aux 1 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
T Aux 2 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CONF SOTF ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
2.4.2.4 Group select configuration
Change group input ! Edge ! Level
Setting group ! 1 ! 2
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 37/60
2.4.2.5 Alarms configuration
Inst. Self Reset ! YES ! NO

Reset Led on fault ! YES ! NO
Alarm battery ! YES ! NO
2.4.2.6 Inputs configuration
Inputs 3 2 1
! ! !
Voltage input DC ! DC ! AC
2.4.2.7 Relays maintenance
Maintenance Mode ! YES ! NO

8 7 6 5 W 4 3 2 1
Relays
CMD
2.4.2.8 Phase rotation configuration
Phase rotation ! A-B-C ! A-C-B

Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Parity
! Odd ! Even ! None
Data bits
! 7 ! 8
Stop bits
! 1 ! 2
Relay Address
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Relay Address
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Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Relay Address
Communication ?
! YES ! NO
Baud Rate
! 300 bds ! 600 bds
! 1.200 bds ! 2.400 bds
! 4.800 bds ! 9.600 bds
! 19.200 bds ! 38 400 bds

Parity
! Odd ! Even ! None
Data bits
! 7 ! 8
Stop bits
! 1 ! 2
Relay Address

2.4.4.1.1 [50/51] I>
I> ?
! YES ! NO
I> In
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.4.4.1.1.1 [51] I> DMT
tI> ms
t Reset ms
2.4.4.1.1.2 [51] I> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 39/60
2.4.4.1.1.3 [51] I> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.4.4.1.1.5 [51] I> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.4.4.1.2 [51] I>>
I>> ?
! YES ! NO
I>> In
Delay Type
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.4.4.1.2.1 [51] I>> DMT
tI>> ms
t Reset ms
2.4.4.1.2.2 [51] I>> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
2.4.4.1.2.3 [51] I>> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
2.4.4.1.2.4 [51] I>> IDMT reset time
Rtms
2.4.4.1.2.5 [51] I>> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.4.4.1.3 [51] I>>>
I>>>?
! YES ! NO
I>>> Sample
! YES ! NO
I>>> In
tI>>> ms
Page 40/60 MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
2.4.4.2.1 [50N/51N] E/Gnd
Ie> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie> Ien
Delay Type
2.4.4.2.1.1 [51N] Ie > DMT
tIe> ms
t Reset ms
2.4.4.2.1.2 [51N] Ie > IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
INTERLOCK Ie>> >>>?
! YES ! NO
Tms
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.4.4.2.1.5 [51N] Ie> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.4.4.2.1.6 [51N] Ie>RXIDG
K
t Reset ms
2.4.4.2.2 [51N] Ie>>
Ie>> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie>> Ien
Delay Type
2.4.4.2.2.1 [51N] Ie >> DMT
tIe>> ms
t Reset ms
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 41/60
2.4.4.2.2.2 [51N] Ie >> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
Tms
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.4.4.2.2.5 [51N] Ie>> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.4.4.2.2.6 [51N] Ie>> RXIDG
K
t Reset ms
2.4.4.2.3 [51N] Ie >>>
Ie>>> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie>>> Sample
! YES ! NO
Ie>>> Ien
tIe>>> ms
[49] Therm OL ?
! YES ! NO
Iθ> In
Te mn
k
θ Trip %
[49] θ Alarm ? ! YES ! NO
θ Alarm %
I< ?
! YES ! NO
I< %
tI< ms
Page 42/60 MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
I2>?
! YES ! NO
I2> In
Delay Trip
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.4.4.5.1 [46] I2> DMT
tI2> ms
2.4.4.5.2 [46] I2> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
Tms
2.4.4.5.3 [46] I2> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.4.4.5.5 [46] I2> RI
K
t Reset ms
I2>>?
! YES ! NO
I2>> In
tI2>> ms
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 43/60
2.4.4.7 [79] AUTORECLOSER
[79] Autoreclose ? ! YES ! NO

Ext CB Fail ? ! YES ! NO
Ext CB Fail Time ms
Ext Block ? ! YES ! NO
Aux 1 (I>) ! YES ! NO
Aux 2 (Ie>) ! YES ! NO
Dead Time tD1 ms
Dead Time tD2 ms
Dead Time tD3 ms
Dead Time tD4 ms
Reclaim Time tR ms
Inhib Time tI ms
Phase Cycles
E/Gnd Cycles
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tI>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tI>>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tI>>>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tIe>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tIe>>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tIe>>>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tAux 1
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tAux 2
! ! ! !
Page 44/60 MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123

2.4.5.1.1 [50/51] I>
I> ? ! YES ! NO
I> In
Delay Type ! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.4.5.1.1.1 [51] I> DMT
tI> ms
t Reset ms
2.4.5.1.1.2 [51] I> IDMT
Idmt ! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
2.4.5.1.1.3 [51] I> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.4.5.1.1.5 [51] I> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.4.5.1.2 [51] I>>
I>> ? ! YES ! NO
I>> In
Delay Type ! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.4.5.1.2.1 [51] I>> DMT
tI>> ms
t Reset ms
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 45/60
2.4.5.1.2.2 [51] I>> IDMT
Idmt ! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
2.4.5.1.2.3 [51] I>> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
2.4.5.1.2.4 [51] I>> IDMT reset time
Rtms
2.4.5.1.2.5 [51] I>> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.4.5.1.3 [51] I>>>
I>>>?
! YES ! NO
I>>> Sample
! YES ! NO
I>>> In
tI>>> ms
2.4.5.2.1 [50N/51N] E/Gnd
Ie> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie> Ien
Delay Type
2.4.5.2.1.1 [51N] Ie > DMT
tIe> ms
t Reset ms
Page 46/60 MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
2.4.5.2.1.2 [51N] Ie > IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
INTERLOCK Ie>> >>>?
! YES ! NO
Tms
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.4.5.2.1.5 [51N] Ie> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.4.5.2.1.6 [51N] Ie>RXIDG
K
t Reset ms
2.4.5.2.2 [51N] Ie>>
Ie>> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie>> Ien
Delay Type
2.4.5.2.2.1 [51N] Ie >> DMT
tIe>> ms
t Reset ms
2.4.5.2.2.2 [51N] Ie >> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
! IEEE RC
Tms
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 47/60
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.4.5.2.2.5 [51N] Ie>> RI
K
t Reset ms
2.4.5.2.2.6 [51N] Ie>>RXIDG
K
t Reset ms
2.4.5.2.3 [51N] Ie >>>
Ie>>> ?
! YES ! NO
Ie>>> Sample
! YES ! NO
Ie>>> Ien
tIe>>> ms
[49] Therm OL ?
! YES ! NO
Iθ> In
Te mn
k
θ Trip %
[49] θ Alarm ? ! YES ! NO
θ Alarm %
I< ?
! YES ! NO
I< %
tI< ms
I2>?
! YES ! NO
I2> In
Delay Trip
! IDMT ! DMT ! RI
2.4.5.5.1 [46] I2> DMT
tI2> ms
Page 48/60 MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
2.4.5.5.2 [46] I2> IDMT
Idmt
! IEC SI ! IEC STI
! IEC VI ! IEC EI
! IEC LTI ! CO2
! IEEE MI ! CO8
! IEEE VI ! IEEE EI
Tms
2.4.5.5.3 [46] I2> DMT reset time
t Reset ms
Rtms
2.4.5.5.5 [46] I2> RI
K
t Reset ms
I2>>?
! YES ! NO
I2>> In
tI2>> ms
2.4.5.7 [79] AUTORECLOSER
[79] Autoreclose ?
! YES ! NO
Ext CB Fail ?
! YES ! NO
Ext CB Fail Time ms
Ext Block ?
! YES ! NO
Aux 1 (I>)
! YES ! NO
Aux 2 (Ie>)
! YES ! NO
Dead Time tD1 ms
Dead Time tD2 ms
Dead Time tD3 ms
Dead Time tD4 ms
Reclaim Time tR ms
Inhib Time tI ms
Phase Cycles
E/Gnd Cycles
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tI>
! ! ! !
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 49/60
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tI>>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tI>>>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tIe>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tIe>>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tIe>>>
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tAux 1
! ! ! !
4 3 2 1
CYCLES tAux 2
! ! ! !
2.4.6.1 TRIP Command allocation
Trip tI>
! YES ! NO
Trip tI>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
Trip tI<
! YES ! NO
Trip tI2>
! YES ! NO
Trip tI2>>
! YES ! NO
Trip Thermal θ ! YES ! NO
Trip Brkn Cond
! YES ! NO
Trip tAux1
! YES ! NO
Trip tAux2
! YES ! NO
Trip tAux3
! YES ! NO
Trip tAux4
! YES ! NO
Trip SOTF
! YES ! NO
Ctrl Trip
! YES ! NO
Trip CB Fail
! YES ! NO
Page 50/60 MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
Latch tI>
! YES ! NO
Latch tI>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
Latch tI<
! YES ! NO
Latch tI2>
! YES ! NO
Latch tI2>>
! YES ! NO
Latch Thermal θ ! YES ! NO
Latch Brkn . Cond
! YES ! NO
Latch tAux1
! YES ! NO
Latch tAux2
! YES ! NO
Latch tAux3
! YES ! NO
Latch tAux4
! YES ! NO
Latch SOTF
! YES ! NO
Latch CB FAIL
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI>>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tIe>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI<
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI2>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tI2>>
! YES ! NO
Block 1 Brkn. Cond
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tAux1
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tAux2
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tAux3
! YES ! NO
Block 1 tAux4
! YES ! NO
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 51/60
Block 2 tI>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tI>>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tIe>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tI<
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tI2>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tI2>>
! YES ! NO
Block 2 Brkn. Cond
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tAux1
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tAux2
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tAux3
! YES ! NO
Block 2 tAux4
! YES ! NO
2.4.6.5 Selective Scheme Logic1 function allocation
Logic Select 1
! YES ! NO
Sel1 tI>>
! YES ! NO
Sel1 tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Sel1 tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Sel1 tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
t Sel1 ms
2.4.6.6 Selective Scheme Logic2 function allocation
Logic Select 2
! YES ! NO
Sel2 tI>>
! YES ! NO
Sel2 tI>>>
! YES ! NO
Sel2 tIe>>
! YES ! NO
Sel2 tIe>>>
! YES ! NO
tSel2 = ms
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2.4.6.7 OUTPUT RELAYS allocation

tI< ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI2> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tI2>> ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Therm Alarm ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Therm Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Brkn Cond ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Fail ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Close ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Alarm ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
52 Fail ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
79 Run ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
79 Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 53/60

Active Group ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
SOTF ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Control Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Control Close ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
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Functions RL 5 RL 6 RL 7 RL8
Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO

tI< ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Therm Alarm ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Therm Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Brkn Cond ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Close ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
tAux1 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
CB Alarm ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
52 Fail ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
79 Run ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
79 Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 55/60
Functions RL 5 RL 6 RL 7 RL8
Order COM 1 ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO

Active Group ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
SOTF ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Control Trip ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Control Close ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO ! YES ! NO
Page 56/60 MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123
2.4.6.8 LOGIC INPUT allocation
2.4.6.8.1 Inputs
Input 1
! Aux 2 ! Blk Log 1 ! Blk Log 2
! Block - 79 ! Trip Circ ! Rst Led
! Maint. M. ! Aux 3 ! Aux 4
! Strt tBF ! Man. Close ! Local

Input 2
! Strt tBF
Input 3
! Strt tBF
Input 4
! Strt tBF
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Input 5

! Strt tBF
2.4.6.8.2 tAux
Aux 1 : Time tAux 1 ms

2.4.6.9 BROKEN CONDUCTOR
Brkn Cond ! YES ! NO

tBC ms
Ratio I2/I1 %
2.4.6.10 Cold Load Pick up
Cold Load PU ? ! YES ! NO

tI> ? ! YES ! NO
tI>> ? ! YES ! NO
tI>>> ? ! YES ! NO
tIe> ? ! YES ! NO
tIe>> ? ! YES ! NO
tIe>>> ? ! YES ! NO
t2> ? ! YES ! NO
t2>> ? ! YES ! NO
T Therm ? ! YES ! NO
Level %
tCL ms
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2.4.6.11 CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE
CB Fail ? ! YES ! NO
tBF ms
I< In
Block I> ? ! YES ! NO
Block Ie> ? ! YES ! NO
2.4.6.12 CIRCUIT BREAKER SUPERVISION
TC Supervision? ! YES ! NO
t SUP s
CB Open S'vision ! YES ! NO

CB Open Time ms
CB Close S'vision ! YES ! NO

CB Close Time ms
CB Open Alarm? ! YES ! NO

CB Open NB
Σ Amps(n)? ! YES ! NO
Σ Amps(n)
t Open Pulse ms
t Close Pulse ms
2.4.6.13 SOTF
SOTF? ! YES ! NO
t SOTF ms
I>> ! YES ! NO
I>>> ! YES ! NO
MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 59/60
2.4.7 RECORDING Menu

2.4.7.1 DISTURBANCE RECORD
Pre-time ms
Post-time ms
Disturb Rec Trig
! ON INST. ! ON TRIP
2.4.7.2 TIME PEAK VALUE
Time Window mn
2.4.7.3 ROLLING DEMAND
Sub Period mn
Num of Sub Per.
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MiCOM

MiCOM P120/P121/P122 & P123

Safety Instructions Pxxxx/EN SS/D11

Introduction P12x/EN IT/G86

Handling, Installation and Case Dimensions P12x/EN IN/G86

User Guide P12x/EN FT/G86

Menu Content Tables P12x/EN HI/G86

Technical Data and Curve Characteristics P12x/EN TD/H86

Application Guide P12x/EN AP/H86

Communication Database P12x/EN CT/G86

Commissioning and Maintenance Guide P12x/EN CM/G86

Connection Diagrams P12x/EN CO/G86

Commissioning Test and Setting Records Sheets P12x/EN RS/G86

Hardware/Software Version History and Compatibility NOT YET AVAILABLE

Safety Section Page 1/8

STANDARD SAFETY STATEMENTS AND EXTERNAL

2. HEALTH AND SAFETY 3

3. SYMBOLS AND LABELS ON THE EQUIPMENT 4

4. INSTALLING, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING 5

5. DE-COMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL 7

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAFETY 8

Page 2/8 Safety Section

Safety Section Page 3/8

2. HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Are trained in emergency procedures (first aid).

Page 4/8 Safety Section

3. SYMBOLS AND LABELS ON THE EQUIPMENT

Caution: refer to equipment documentation Caution: risk of electric shock

Protective Conductor (*Earth) terminal Functional/Protective Conductor

*NOTE: THE TERM EARTH USED THROUGHOUT THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL IS

Safety Section Page 5/8

4. INSTALLING, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING

Page 6/8 Safety Section

Accidental touching of exposed terminals

Safety Section Page 7/8

External test blocks and test plugs

5. DE-COMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL

Page 8/8 Safety Section

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAFETY

6.2 Protective class

IEC 60255-27: 2005 Class I (unless otherwise specified in the equipment

6.3 Installation category

IEC 60255-27: 2005 Installation category III (Overvoltage Category III):

Pollution Degree - Pollution Compliance is demonstrated by reference to safety

MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 1/8

2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4

3. INTRODUCTION TO THE MiCOM P120, P121, P122 & P123 RELAYS 5

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MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 3/8

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2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

MiCOM P120/P121/P122/P123 Page 5/8

3. INTRODUCTION TO THE MiCOM P120, P121, P122 & P123 RELAYS

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