Universal Relay Family: GE Consumer & Industrial
Universal Relay Family: GE Consumer & Industrial
Overview
Universal Relay
Design Guidelines
Challenges
Part Obsolescence Spares Parts Changing Technology New Features Software Bugs User Training Ease of Use Serviceability Modular Software Single Platform Common User Interfaces
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Solutions
Modular Hardware
Modularity ...
Physical Realization
High-Speed High-Speed Data Data Bus Bus
Modules
Modular HMI
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Modularity ...
Power Supply
Power Supply
RS232,RS485, Ethernet
CPU
DSP processor + CT/VTs
DSP + CT/VT
DSP & Magnetics
Environmental limits -40 - 130C High Efficiency Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) > 80%
High-speed 32-Bit Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) CPU >50 Million Instructions per Second (MIPS), up to 120 MIPS FLASH memory Easy firmware upgrades High-Speed Comms support 10/100Mbps Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) Redundant Fiber
Main Processor
CPU
Modular CT/VT configurations up to 8 CT/VTs High-speed digital sampling >16 Bit A/D > 64 samples / power cycle High-speed 16-Bit DSP > 32 MIPS, up to 80 MIPS
Modularity ...
Status Inputs / Control Outputs
Digital I/O
Analog Transducer I/O
Analog I/O
ANALOG I/O
Communications
INTER-RELAY COMMUNICATIONS
DIGITAL I/O
Control outputs Solid State Electromechanical - multiple types Fast activation speeds (< 4ms) Status inputs Dry and Wet contacts 18 - 300 VDC Fast detection speeds (< 4ms)
Transducer type inputs dcmA Voltage Resistive Outputs for Legacy SCADA dcmA Support multiple I/O configurations
High-speed Serial Asynchronous (9600 - 115K Baud) Synchronous (56K - 256K Bps) Fiber Optical (Single/Multi mode) Channel Redundancy
Scalability
Minimum
Maximum
Protection
Metering
Control
Monitoring
HMI
Comms
Application Software
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UR Functional Architecture
Flexibility
Voting Logic Schematic Example
Flexibility
Time Overcurrent Acceleration Example
UR Communications
Internet/Intranet Ready - IP Address Modbus RTU protocol
> Standard Front Port: RS232 (point-to-point) > Rear Ports: RS485 up to 115kbps and 10BaseT/10BaseF Ethernet > Available over TCP/IP
IEC 61850
> Across Full UR Product Line
IEC 61850
Perfectly Positioned to Support
Universal Relay
High Impedance (Hi-Z) Fault Detection Advanced Algorithms Reliable Detection of Faults Caused by Downed Conductors Improved Safety ... Faster Response to Hazardous Situations Dependable and Secure Operation ... Uses Artificial Intelligence Easy Integration ... Add-On Module to the F60 Includes Overcurrent Protection, Autoreclosing and Advanced Metering Over 10 Years of Field Experience
PROTECTION
One Family Complete Range of Protection Commonality of look, feel, and functionality across the entire UR family Proven technology with over 7 years of field experience Hardware obsolescence protected through modular design
CONTROL
Remote control of all output contacts available through SCADA no additional wiring required Controls are password protected Front-panel pushbuttons eliminate many traditional switches Ability to isolate output contacts with latching contacts to enable remote testing
C0MMUNICATIONS
Network Enabled allowing access through an Internet Protocol (IP) address over Ethernet Multi-protocol can dynamically switch DNP and IEC61850 over Ethernet no settings or user intervention required Supports high-speed (<4ms) Relay-to-Relay communication which can be used to minimize wiring Available with redundant-media Ethernet for highavailability communications OPC server available to interface with other function systems
RTU
Meters
Communication Processor
Protecting EHV, HV, MV Utility Stations Used as standalone and as systems Integrated into Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) Approved & in use at AEP,PG&E, SRP, Hydro One, SCE, Hydro Quebec, PEPCO, CFE, Kepco
Hardware Modules
Software Modules
Applications
G60 Generator G30 Generator T60 Transformer T35 Transformer D60 Distance D30 Distance B90 Bus (24 circuits) B30 Bus (6 circuits) L90 Line Differential L60 Phase Comparison F60 Feeder F35 Multiple Feeder C60 Breaker C30 Controller M60 Motor