Gek 100682d PDF
Gek 100682d PDF
Gek 100682d PDF
GE Power Management
MDP
Digital Time Overcurrent Relay
Instruction Manual
GE Power Management
215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, Ontario
Canada L6E 1B3
Tel: (905) 294-6222 Fax: (905) 294-8512
Manufactured under an
Internet: http://www.GEindustrial.com/pm ISO9002 Registered system.
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment
nor provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with instal-
lation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or
should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the pur-
chaser’s purpose, the matter should be referred to the General Electric
Company.
To the extent required the products described herein meet applicable ANSI,
IEEE, and NEMA standards; but no such assurance is given with respect to
local codes and ordinances because they vary greatly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The MDP Digital Time Overcurrent Relay is a digital, microprocessor based, nondirectional overcurrent relay
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that protects against phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground faults. The MDP™ performs the following functions:
• Inverse overcurrent, including four characteristic curves and four values of definite time protection, as well
as instantaneous overcurrent protection with programmable delay
• Phase and ground current measurement
• Phase and ground current metering
• Operating time and fault current of the last trip
• Breaker status
• Breaker operation (RS232 and RS485 versions only)
The MDP™ series relays include four measuring units, one for each of the three phase currents and an addi-
tional one for ground or residual current. Each of the four measuring units includes a time and an instanta-
neous overcurrent unit. The phase settings are combined so that all phase units are set the same.
1.5 to 13.125 A
0.1 to 0.875 A
1A 0.3 to 2.625 A
0.05 to 0.4375 A
(½ A CT)
The pickup value for the instantaneous unit can be adjusted between 1 and 31 times the value selected for the
inverse time unit.
The instantaneous unit can be disabled by adjusting the setting to zero times the inverse value. The MDP relay
has two trip output relays that can be selected to indicate whether a trip has been produced by
• an instantaneous unit or an inverse unit, or
• by phase or ground.
This selection is made by means of a switch behind the right lower side of the nameplate. An alarm output is
provided to signal a critical alarm (such as power supply failure or self check failure). An output contact is pro-
vided to close the breaker from a command issued via the communications channel.
A single-line diagram illustrating the functionality of the MDP relay is shown on the following page. A typical
wiring diagram is shown in Figure 1–2: TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM on page 1–3.
1 TRANSFORMER 1
50/51
BUS 1
MDP S S S S S
ALTERNATIVE CT WIRING
FOR RESIDUAL GROUND SENSING
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1A 1A 1B 1B 1C 1C 1G 1G
CURRENT INPUTS
C
CONTROL
POWER
52a 52a
TRIP
COIL
10 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1A 1A 1B 1B 1C 1C 1G 1G
POWER
SUPPLY
CURRENT INPUTS
T 13
T 12
SWITCHGEAR GE Power Management 11
GROUND BUS
14
15
16
17
18
SHIELDED
CP4 TWISTED PAIR
RS232
CP6 TX CP1
CP7 RX CP3
CP5
9
19
707754A3.CDR
1.3 APPLICATION
1 Time-overcurrent relays are used for the protection of feeders, transmission lines, alternating-current machines
and transformers, and numerous other applications where accurate measurement of current and timing is nec-
essary. To ensure proper coordination with a minimum of circuit isolation, the operating time of associated pro-
tective devices should be considered when selecting a time-current characteristic for a particular application.
Four basic time-current characteristics are available for the MDP relay:
1. INVERSE / BS142 INVERSE: The inverse time current characteristic curves are shown in the following
diagrams:
• Figure 2–4: INVERSE TIME CURVE on page 2–5.
• Figure 2–5: LONG INVERSE TIME CURVE on page 2–6.
• Figure 2–8: BS142 INVERSE TIME CURVE (1 A MODELS ONLY) on page 2–9.
The BS142 inverse curve applies to the 1 A model relays only. These relays are generally applied where
the short circuit current magnitude is dependent largely upon the system generating capacity at the time of
the fault.
2. VERY INVERSE: The very inverse time-current characteristic shown in Figure 2–6: VERY INVERSE TIME
CURVE on page 2–7 is generally applied where the magnitude of short circuit current flowing through any
given relay is more dependent upon the location of the fault relative to the relay than on the system gener-
ation setup at the time of the fault.
3. EXTREMELY INVERSE: The extremely inverse time-current characteristic shown in Figure 2–7:
EXTREMELY INVERSE TIME CURVE on page 2–8 is preferred for applications where sufficient time
delay must be provided to allow a re-energized circuit to pick up an accumulated cold load without unnec-
essary tripping on inrush currents. Distribution feeder circuits are a good example of such applications, and
the extremely-inverse characteristic is best suited to such applications because it more nearly approxi-
mates typical power fuse and fuse cutout characteristics.
The general practice for grounded distribution system protection is to use three-phase overcurrent functions for
protection against interphase faults and a ground/residual overcurrent function for single phase-to-ground
faults. The use of a separate ground-overcurrent function is advantageous because it can generally be
adjusted to provide faster and more sensitive protection for single phase-to-ground faults than the phase over-
current functions. Typical connections for such an application are shown in Figure 4–2: TYPICAL EXTERNAL
CONNECTIONS, GROUND CURRENTS and Figure 4–3: TYPICAL EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS, RESIDUAL
CURRENTS on pages 4–2 and 4–3.
The pickup setting of the MDP time unit should be chosen so that it operates for all short circuits in the pro-
tected zone and, when possible, also provides backup protection for short circuits in the immediately adjacent
system element. The time unit pickup should be set low enough to ensure that the minimum fault current is at
least 1.5 times the setting.
The time delay adjustment of the time unit should be chosen to assure selectivity with the protection on the
adjacent system elements. This adjustment should be made for the condition that yields maximum fault current
at the relay location. The time delay is determined by the adjacent relay operating time for this condition, plus a
coordinating time allowance that includes the adjacent circuit breaker maximum operating time and a safety
factor to accommodate any uncertainties. Since the MDP time unit has insignificant overtravel, the only relay
variation that needs consideration in the safety factor is the tolerance on the time curves. A 0.17 second safety
factor is generally used if the relay time is determined by selecting a time dial setting from the time curves. This
safety factor can be reduced to 0.07 second if the time unit is instead set to the desired time by accurate tests.
The instantaneous overcurrent unit can be applied in many instances to reduce the fault clearing time for high
fault currents. This unit is normally set to pick up only on internal faults in the protected zone. Significant tran-
sient overreach can be experienced under certain conditions, and this must be taken into account by selecting 1
a pickup setting that is higher than that which would be dictated by the maximum steady state external fault
current.
IMPORTANT: If one unit (instantaneous or inverse) operates, the other unit (inverse or instan-
taneous) will also operate. The MDP fault report will record the first fault that occurred. When
NOTE
the fault is cleared, the fault LEDs will display Phase-Phase, Phase-Ground, Instantaneous,
and Inverse Time faults. See display section on how to interpret the display for various fault
conditions. The MDP generates a new fault report when the fault current drops below the pick-
up value and a new fault occurs.
Contact converter input CC1 and the output select switch of the MDP allow a zone selective interlocking of the
MDP relays. This scheme provides instantaneous operation (with a minimum time delay) of the upstream relay
for faults between the upstream and downstream relays. Refer to Figure 4–4: TYPICAL EXTERNAL CON-
NECTIONS, ZONE SELECTIVE INTERLOCK on page 4–4 for a typical scheme and settings considerations.
Note that all the feeders must be radial, with no (or very weak) source.
The MDP relay contains high frequency interference protection consisting of a series of capacitors connected
between the input terminals and the case.
The case stud of the relay should be connected to ground, so these interference suppression circuits can per-
form their protective function. This connection should be as short as possible, to assure maximum protection.
Braided #12 AWG conductors are recommended.
1 ELECTRICAL RATINGS
Nominal frequency: 25/50/60 Hz
Nominal current: 1 or 5 A
Auxiliary Power Supply: 24 to 48 V DC, 48 to 125 V DC / 38.5 to 150 V AC, 110 to 250 V DC, 85 to 240 V AC
BURDEN RATINGS
1. Refers to the MDP*X model, see Section 1.2: ORDER CODES on page 1–2
OVERCURRENT RATINGS
Continuous: 2 x In
Three Second: 50 x In
One Second: 100 x In
CT RATINGS
1A 34500
5A 87500
1 A special 13600 (models MDPx6 have a sensitive ground CT)
ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS
Temperature: Operating: –20°C to +65°C (–40°C available upon request)
Storage: –40°C to +65°C
Relative Humidity: Up to 95% without condensing
ACCURACY
Operating Value: 5%
Operating Time: 5% or 0.025 seconds, whichever is greater
REPEATABILITY
Operating Value: 1%
Operating Time: 2% or 0.025 seconds, whichever is greater
DIGITAL INPUT
Voltage Range: 38.5 to 250 V AC, 24 to 250 V DC
Frequency Range: 40 to 70 Hz
OUTPUT AND TRIP CONTACTS
Closing: Contact will close and conduct up to a maximum of 30 A for tripping duty at control voltages up to
300 V DC. The output contact is also rated for Capacitive trip devices.
Interrupting: 50 W resistive with a maximum of 2 A and 300 V DC
Continuous: 5 A, with 300 V DC maximum
Frequency range: 25 to 70 Hz (note: the MDP responds to RMS values of harmonics to 600 Hz)
NOTE
COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESS
Range: 002 to 998.
A setting of 000 indicates no communications and sets the default display to phase A Current.
For RS232 and RS485 all relays will respond to address 001.
NOTE
All values are adjusted with DIP switches located at the front of the relay, except the communications
address, which is located on the rear of the cradle.
NOTE
The secondary current from the protected line current transformers is connected to the relay and immediately
reduced via the internal current transformers. The MDP CT secondaries are connected across input resistors,
yielding a voltage proportional to the relay input current. This voltage is rectified and filtered before being
applied to the multiplexer and analog-to-digital converter, which are internal to the microprocessor.
The MDP relay has a communications feature that permits easy installation of various communications inter-
face modules. The procedure for installation/replacement of a communications upgrade card is provided
below:
1. To install or replace a communications upgrade card, begin by removing the relay from the case.
2. Before continuing, connect an approved wrist grounding strap to ground. This discharges any static elec-
tricity in your body that could damage the electronics of the MDP relay. A wrist strap is provided with the
communications card kit. The wrist strap must provide a "safe" high resistance to ground.
3. Remove four screws attaching the nameplate settings board and the NOMEX insulation paper to the relay
cradle (see the cover photograph). Note that there are four metal spacers between the nameplate and the
settings board. Be careful not to lose them or let them fall into the relay assembly. Carefully place the set-
tings board on top of the cradle to expose the communication card SIMM socket located on the lowest
board (digital input/communications board).
4. To expose the SIMM socket located on the lowest board, carefully push down on the board to disengage
the board spacers. Do not try to remove the board from the cradle
5. This step is for replacement only – skip to step 6 if you are installing the card for the first time. If you are
replacing an existing SIMM card, the old one must be removed! Start by simultaneously pushing the
catches on either side of the SIMM board outwards while lifting the board to a 45° angle. This will release
the board.
6. Remove the communications card from its protective packaging. Insert the card into the SIMM socket at a
45° angle to the socket with the integrated circuits facing up. Push the card down until it snaps into the
socket and the latches on either side of the board catch above the new board
Before DI/Comm Board is Raised Back into Position With DI/Comm Board in Position
8. Tighten the screw just enough to hold the assembly in place until all four screws are aligned. When all the
screws are aligned, tighten them with gentle pressure so that the board is mounted evenly.
9. SET THE COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESS before restoring the cradle to the case.
2.4 MEASUREMENT
A timer internal to the microprocessor generates an interrupt every millisecond. Phase and ground measure-
ments are made at each of these interrupts. These measurements are grouped, separately for each phase and
ground, in groups of ten, and the average of the maximum value of these groups is taken.
This average is converted to a multiple of pickup TOC, the format used by the relay. This value is displayed in
5 second intervals.
The multiple of pickup TOC measurement obtained is compared, independently for each phase and ground,
with a value, the pickup setting, that corresponds to one times (1×) pickup TOC. If the measurement exceeds
the fixed setting, a Pickup LED lights on the front of the relay.
The minimum current necessary to operate the Inverse Time measuring elements is never less than the set
value (Is), nor greater than 10% more than (110% of) the set value.
1.0 I s < I min < 1.1 I s
The dropout to pickup ratio is not less than 95%, based on the actual operating value.
The MDP relay incorporates five inverse time curves and four definite times. The curve within a family is
selected by the time dial. The characteristic curves for the MDP relay correspond approximately as follows.
T = ------------------------
For 4 to 31 times the pickup TOC: 0.0069 – 0.252 × Time Dial + 0.018
0.001
P –1
See Figure 2–4: INVERSE TIME CURVE on page 2–5.
2 b) BS142 INVERSE (1 A RATED RELAYS)
c) 53 VERY INVERSE
For 1.1 to 4 times the pickup TOC: T = ---------------------
52.954 + 0.923 × Time Dial + 0.018
-
2.11
P –1
d) 77 EXTREMELY INVERSE
For 1.1 to 20 times the pickup TOC: T = ------------------------ + 0.166 × Time Dial + 0.020
58.132
2.135
P –1
See Figure 2–7: EXTREMELY INVERSE TIME CURVE on page 2–8.
The multiple of pickup TOC measurement is compared, independently for each phase and ground, with a user
set value. If the set value is exceeded, a Pickup LED is turned on and a user programmable timer is started.
When the timer times out, the relay trips and a Trip LED is turned on. The trip level is user adjustable indepen-
dently for phase and ground. Likewise, the timer can be programmed, independently for phase and ground,
between 0.0 and 1.55 seconds, in steps of 50 ms steps. The instantaneous unit can be disabled by setting the
2 trip value multiplier to zero.
DO NOT CHANGE SETTINGS WHILE THE MDP IS IN OPERATION AND ITS PROTECTIVE ELE-
MENTS IN USE. TAKE THE RELAY OUT OF SERVICE BEFORE MAKING ANY SETTING
WARNING
CHANGES.
Settings can be changed by DIP switches on the front of the relay. Once the desired changes are made, the
relay has to be initialized. Initialization is accomplished by depressing the reset lever for three seconds until the
Ready LED goes out.
Any time a dip switch is changed, the Ready LED begins to flash twice per second. If the settings are returned
to their previous positions, or if the relay is initialized by holding the reset lever for three seconds, the Ready
LED will stop flashing but remain lit. If the relay settings are changed and the relay is not reset, it will continue
to flash for three minutes, then it will accept the new settings and self-initialize.
Pickup current setting changes take effect immediately, altering the TOC and IOC elements, and
could cause the relay to trip; this is unlike other types of changes, where the flashing of the Ready
NOTE
LED indicates that a change has been made but not yet finalized. Initializing the relay by pressing the
reset lever will return the Ready LED to an ON condition.
2.8 SETTINGS
a) PICKUP TOC
The pickup is the sum of the switches in the right-hand position, plus the base pickup. For example, if the sec-
ond, third, and fifth phase TOC switches are in the right-hand position, the pickup current on a 5 A rated relay
would be:
base of 1.5 + 0.75 + 1.5 + 6 A = 9.75 A
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b) PICKUP IOC
The IOC pickup is the sum of the switches in the right-hand position times the TOC pickup. For example, if the
second and third switches are in the right-hand position, the IOC pickup would be 2 + 4 = 6 times the TOC set-
ting. Using the 9.75 A set above, this would result in an IOC pickup of 58.5 A.
c) TIME DIAL
The time dial is the sum of the switches in the right hand position plus the base 0.05 or 0.5. The time dial cali-
bration is 0.05 for 1 A rated relays and 0.5 for 5 A rated relays.
d) CURVE SELECTION
Eight curves can be selected by means of the three curve selection switches. The settings are as follows:
The time delay of the definite time curve is the range times the time dial for 1 A relays and the range times the
time dial divided by 10 for 5 A relays. For example, to obtain a 3 second operating time, the time dial would be
set first, third, and fourth switches to the right and second and fifth switches to the left, that is:
e) IOC DELAY
The Instantaneous unit can be delayed from 0.05 to 1.55 seconds. The time delay is the sum of the switches in
the right-hand position. For example, if only the third and fifth switches are in the right-hand position, the delay
would be 0.2 + 0.8 = 1 second.
f) COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESS
2 The address for the communications port is set via three rotary switches on the rear of the cradle unit. A setting
of 000 indicates no communications card is installed and disables the breaker status display. If breaker status
is desired and there is no communications card installed, any address other than 000 or 999 may be set. See
Figure 2–3: REAR VIEW SHOWING COMMUNICATION ADDRESS SWITCHES on page 2–3 for the location
of the communication address switches.
All MDP relays with the RS232 or RS485 protocol will respond to address 001.
NOTE
g) OUTPUT CONTACT CONFIGURATION
The MDP relay has two output contacts that can be configured, by means of the output selection switch, allow-
ing the user to distinguish either between phase and ground, or between time delay and instantaneous.
In the A position on the nameplate, IOC phase and ground trips are output on studs 11/12 and 14/15, and TOC
phase and ground trips are output on studs 11/13 and 14/16.
In the B position on the nameplate, IOC or TOC ground trips are output on studs 11/13, and 14/16, and IOC or
TOC phase trips are output on studs 11/12 and 14/15.
CONTACT STUDS A B
K1a 11-12 IOC IOC or TOC Phase
K2a 11-13 TOC IOC or TOC Ground
K1b 14-15 IOC IOC or TOC Phase
K2b 14-16 TOC IOC or TOC Ground
The MDP relays are provided with a seven segment display, which can be scrolled without removing the cover,
by pushing the reset lever.
Upon energizing the relay, a value appears on the display that indicates the relay state. In order to differentiate
this from the rest of the information, it appears with the two decimal points illuminated. The values displayed
indicate:
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• .0.0 Equipment in Service
• .0.1 Internal settings are different from the external settings
• 80 Fatal flaw
• CL Breaker closed
• OP Breaker open
Pushing the reset lever for less than two (2) seconds advances through a sequence of data. This sequence is:
• F0 Current Breaker status (open, closed)
• F1 Phase A current, in multiples of pickup
• F2 Phase B current, in multiples of pickup
• F3 Phase C current, in multiples of pickup
• F4 Ground current, in multiples of pickup
• F5 Phase A current multiples for the last trip
• F6 Phase B current multiples for the last trip
• F7 Phase C current multiples for the last trip
• F8 Ground current multiples at the last trip
• F9 Operating time for the last trip
Last trip data, F5 to F9, is retained, provided auxiliary power is maintained.
The two-digit display can show a maximum operating time of 99 seconds. When the time exceeds 99 seconds,
the MDP begins again from zero (0) with both decimal points lit to indicate the initial 100 units. If the time
exceeds 199 seconds, the display shows 99 with both decimal points lit.
When the reset lever is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the next function appears on the display. If, for exam-
ple, the phase A current is showing on the display and the lever is pushed, F2 appears, which indicates the
next function, and the moment the lever is released, the display will show the value of this function, which is the
B phase current multiples.
If the lever is held for more than 3 seconds, the In Service LED goes out and the relay initializes itself. The dis-
play shows the status function.
The relay can only be initialized if the input current is below pickup. If it has picked up, or has tripped and the
fault persists, the display will show the actual function when the lever is released, and it will not initialize.
If the reset lever has not been pressed for more than two (2) minutes, phase A current appears on the display.
When the MDP relay detects a critical failure of one of its components, it immediately gives a fatal error order
and disables the trip outputs. In this case, the relay program is put in a DO loop, from which it cannot exit until
power is removed and the relay reenergized. Locally, the Ready LED goes out and the state of the relay is indi-
cated by an "80" on the display, flashing once per second.
The first thing the MDP relay does when powered is to perform a complete check of the EPROM. If any error is
2 detected, a Fatal Error output is given.
Once in operation, partial EPROM checks are made. If any one of these checks gives an error signal, the relay
goes to Fatal Error status.
The MDP relay incorporates a WATCHDOG TIMER monitoring system for the program.
The components of the relay are mounted on a cradle assembly that can easily be removed from the relay
case. The cradle is locked in the case by latches at the top and bottom. The electrical connections between the
case blocks and the cradle blocks are completed through removable connection plugs to permit testing the
relay in its case, as shown below. The cover is attached to the front of the case and includes two interlocking
arms that prevent the cover from being restored until the connection plugs have been inserted.
3.2 DISPLAYS
The MDP relay has eight light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at the top of the front of the relay in order to indicate the
following situations:
• Ready. A green LED indicates that the relay is in operation.
• Pickup. An amber LED indicates that one of the protection units has picked up.
• Phase A trip. A red LED indicates that the A phase unit has produced a trip.
• Phase B trip. A red LED indicates that the B phase unit has produced a trip.
• Phase C trip. A red LED indicates that the C phase unit has produced a trip.
• Ground Trip. A red LED indicates that the ground unit has produced a trip.
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LED combinations are defined as follows:
• Single Phase and Ground red LED indicates phase to ground fault.
• Two Phase red LEDs indicate Phase to Phase fault.
• Three Phase red LEDs indicate Three Phase fault.
• Three Phase and Ground red LEDs indicate three phase to ground fault.
• TOC Trip. A red LED indicates that the TOC element has produced a trip.
• IOC Trip. A red LED indicates that the IOC element has produced a trip.
This relay contains electronic components that could be damaged by electrostatic discharge currents if those
currents flow through certain terminals of the components. The main source of electrostatic discharge currents
is the human body, and the conditions of low humidity, carpeted floors and isolating shoes are conducive to the
generation of electrostatic discharge currents.
Where these conditions exist, care should be exercised when removing and handling the modules. The per-
sons handling the module should make sure that their body charge has been discharged, by touching some
surface at ground potential, before touching any of the components on the modules.
These relays, when not included as part of a control panel, will be shipped in cartons designed to protect them
against damage. Immediately upon receipt of a relay, examine it for any damage sustained in transit. If dam-
age resulting from handling is evident, file a damage claim at once with the transportation company and
promptly notify the nearest General Electric Sales Office.
The relays should be stored in their original cartons. If the relays are not to be installed immediately, they
should be stored indoors in a place that is free from moisture, dust and metallic chips.
The relay should be installed in a location that is clean and dry, free from excessive vibration, and well lighted
to facilitate inspection and testing. The relay should be mounted on a vertical surface. An outline and panel
drilling diagram is shown below. External connection schemes on the following pages.
In view of the vital role of relays in the operation of a power system, it is important that a periodic test program
be followed. It is recognized that the interval between periodic checks will vary depending upon environment,
type of relay, and the user's experience with periodic testing. See Chapter 5: PERIODIC & ACCEPTANCE
TESTS for periodic testing using your settings.
Immediately upon receipt of the relay, an inspection and acceptance test should be made to make sure that no
damage has been sustained in shipment, and that the relay calibrations have not been disturbed.
Check the nameplate stamping to make sure that the model number and rating of the relay agree with the req-
uisition. Remove the relay from its case and check that there are no broken or cracked molded parts or other
signs of physical damage, and that all screws are tight.
3. Set the relay at the desired pickup TOC and disable the instantaneous unit by setting the instantaneous
multiplier to zero (0).
4. Apply current to the relay and verify that the Pickup LED on the front of the relay lights between 100% and
110% of the pickup TOC setting, and that the trip relay closes thereafter.
5. With the output relay closed, reduce the current applied, verifying that at a value between 95% and 105%
of the pickup TOC, the relay resets, and the Pickup LED turns off.
a) VERIFICATION OF PICKUP
1. Set the Output Select switch on the front of the relay to the B position so the output relays correspond to
phase or ground.
2. Connect the relay as indicated in Figure 5–1: TEST CONNECTIONS on page 5–1. Use a supply voltage
with a variable resistor in series, or use an electronic test source.
3. Set the relay at the minimum pickup TOC. Set the instantaneous unit to one times (1 ×) the pickup TOC
setting. Set the instantaneous time delay to zero (0) seconds.
4. Apply current to the relay and verify that the Pickup LED lights and the output trip relay closes when the
current is between 95% and 105% of the pickup TOC setting.
5. With the trip output contact closed, lower the applied current, verifying that the trip relay resets and that the
Pickup LED turns off at a current value equal to or greater than 95% of the pickup value.
a) HARDWARE
The minimum PC hardware requirements consists of the following components.An IBM-AT or compatible
(Compaq, Dell, HP, etc.) with one parallel port, a minimum of 500 KB of free memory (RAM) to run the program
in, 40 MB hard drive, low density 3 1/2 inch floppy drive, and VGA monitor. See Figure 6–1: RS232 CABLE
CONNECTION and Figure 6–2: RS485 CABLE CONNECTION for proper PC to MDP wiring.
b) SOFTWARE
Requires MS-DOS 3.1/Windows 3.1/ Windows 95 or above for the PC operating system.
a) MOUSE/KEYBOARD USAGE
Either the mouse or the keyboard can be used to access all items in menus, dialog boxes and list boxes. For a
description of how to use the mouse and keyboard in the various boxes and menus, refer to the following sec-
tions for menus and dialog boxes. For full manipulation of graphical data, the mouse is required.
c) PULL-DOWN MENUS
Pull-down menu items are selected with the mouse or the keyboard:
• With the mouse, position the mouse cursor on top of the menu item then press the left button once and
release it (hereafter known as clicking on the mouse button) to display the pull-down menu. If the user
wishes to select an item in the pull-down menu, position the mouse over the desired item and click on the
left mouse button.
Both may be done at once by positioning the cursor over the menu item on the menu bar and holding the
left mouse button down, moving the mouse cursor to the desired entry and the releasing the mouse button.
• With the keyboard, activate the hot key by holding the ALT key and striking the highlighted key. Using a hot
key will activate the associated menu or dialog box. If there is no hot key for a desired menu item, use the 6
UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight the desired item, then press the ENTER key. Pressing the ENTER
key will activate the associated menu or dialog box.
d) DIALOG BOXES
Dialog boxes are generally characterized by a title bar, a grey box, and OK and CANCEL buttons. The dialog
box cannot be moved or resized. In addition, when a dialog box is displayed, the user can only access items in
the dialog box, not any other items on the screen.
If an item in the dialog box has a title with a highlighted character (blue in the default color scheme), the user
can access this item from the keyboard by using the ALT key with the highlighted character (the hot key).
Items in a dialog box can also be accessed from the keyboard by using the cursor keys: UP/DOWN/LEFT/
RIGHT arrow keys, PAGE UP/DOWN keys and the TAB/SHIFT TAB keys. In any dialog box the TAB key will
move sequentially in one direction, or the SHIFT TAB key in the opposite direction, selecting items in the dialog
box with each keystroke. The other cursor keys will generally move within a selected item.
Buttons in the dialog box can be accessed from the keyboard by using the UP/DOWN arrow keys, the TAB/
SHIFT TAB keys, or if the button has a highlighted character, the hot key. If the buttons require the user to
make a selection, the selection is made by using the ENTER key.
To exit from the dialog box and clear it from the screen, the user selects either the OK button or the CANCEL
button. The mouse can be used to select these buttons by moving the mouse cursor over the button and click-
ing the left mouse button. In addition, the keyboard can be used to select these buttons by using their hot keys.
The hot key for the OK button is ALT-O and the hot key for the CANCEL button is ALT-C.
The mouse can be used to select any item in a dialog box by moving the cursor with the mouse to the desired
item and clicking on it with the left mouse button.
The OK button accepts the selection(s) made by the user and allows the program to use these selections. The
CANCEL button does not accept the selections made by the user and thus the program uses the previous
selections. Any highlighted button can be selected by striking the ENTER key.
e) LIST BOXES
A list box is another box within a dialog box that lists all choices for an item in the dialog box (for example, a list
of file names). If the list of available entries is longer than the displayed list box, the list box has a vertical scroll
bar that allows the user to scroll through the list.
To operate the scroll bar with the mouse, place the tip of the pointing arrow cursor in the gray hatched area, or
on the arrows at the top and bottom of the scroll bar and click on the left mouse button. If the mouse arrow cur-
sor is in the grey hatched area, then the contents of the list box will move a section at a time. If the mouse cur-
sor is on one of the arrows at the top or bottom, the contents of the list box will move one line at a time. Holding
down the mouse button will cause the movement to be repeated until the mouse button is released.
Once the desired item can be seen, click on the item with the left mouse button to select it. Once an item has
been selected it will be highlighted.
To operate the scrolling of the list box with the keyboard, use the PAGE UP/DOWN keys to move the contents
of the list box a section at a time and the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move the contents one line at a time. Hold-
ing down the keys will cause the movement in the list box to repeat until the key is released.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired item. The selected item is the highlighted one.
• The following table lists the valid keys and their functions for list boxes:
• UP ARROW Move up one selection.
• DOWN ARROW Move down one selection.
• PAGE UP Move up one page of selections.
6 • PAGE DOWN Move down one page of selections.
• HOME Move to the first selection.
• END Move to the last selection.
• RETURN Accept the current selection and exit the list box.
• ALT-X Exit the list box without making a selection.
a) MAIN MENU
The main horizontal menu has the following items and hot keys.
• Relay Functions ALT-R
• Local Functions ALT-L
• Setup ALT-S
• Help ALT-H
Each item in the main horizontal menu has a pull-down menu associated with it.
Relay functions has the following menu items and associated hot keys:
• Login ALT-L
• lOgout ALT-O
• Hang up phone ALT-H
• request relay Data ALT-D
• request Fault data ALT-F
• Reset fault data ALT-R
• Breaker status ALT-B
• Trip breaker ALT-T
• Close breaker ALT-C
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a) LOGIN
Login is used to gain access to the relay. The Login dialog box contains a list of the currently configured relays,
a place to enter the unit ID, a button for adding a new MDP relay to the list of configured relays, an OK button
and a CANCEL button.
The list of currently configured MDP systems contains the unit description, phone number, baud rate, and mul-
tiplexor switch code for each MDP system.
The NEW RELAY button in the dialog box allows the user to add a relay that has not been previously entered
into the list of configured relays. The user enters the unit description, the phone number, the multiplexor switch
code, the baud rate, the parity and the stop bits for the new relay. The new relay is added to the list of config-
ured relays.
Once a relay has been picked from the list or entered as a new one, the Unit Id must be entered in order to
communicate with the correct MDP system. When the correct Unit Id has been entered, click on the OK button
with the left mouse button or use the ALT-O hot key to login.
To exit login use the CANCEL button by clicking on it with the left mouse button or using the ALT-C hot key.
b) LOGOUT
Logout is used to end a communications session with an MDP system and prepare MDP-LINK to communicate
with another MDP relay. In order to communicate with another MDP system, lOgout must be used. To select
lOgout click on the menu item with the left mouse button or use the ALT-O hot key.
c) HANG UP PHONE
This selection will disconnect the phone line at the modem. If the user is logged in to the relay, The logout pro-
cedure will be completed before hanging up the phone. To pick this selection, use the hot key ALT-H or click on
the menu item with the left mouse button.
After the item has been selected, a dialog box will appear to confirm that the data is to be reset. If the data is
not to be reset, click on the CANCEL button or use the ALT-C hot key to return to the Relay functions menu. If
the data is to be reset, click on the OK button or use the ALT-O hot key to reset the fault data in the relay.
g) BREAKER STATUS
This item menu will display, print, and/or file the status of the Breaker Status input (CP-7 and CP-8). If this input
is energized it will report "Breaker Closed", if this input is not energized it will report "Breaker Tripped".
To select this menu item, either click on it with the left mouse button or use the ALT-B hot key. Once this item is
selected, a dialog box will appear with three independent choices for displaying, printing and filing the breaker
status. To change any of the three choices, either click on it with the left mouse button or use the TAB key to
highlight one of the selections and the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to choose one of the three choices. An X in
the brackets indicates that choice has been selected and no X indicates that choice has not been selected.
Use the space bar to change any of the choices. At least one must be chosen for the breaker status to be
retrieved from the relay.
If the user chooses to save the report in a file, a file name must be entered in the box supplied. To enter the file
name, either move the mouse cursor to the box and click on the left mouse button, or use the TAB key to high-
light the box. Once the box has been selected, enter the filename followed by the ENTER key.
After all the choices have been made, click on the OK button or use the ALT-O hot key to retrieve the breaker
status from the relay. (Selecting the CANCEL button will return to the Relay functions menu without any further
action.) To clear the breaker status from the screen after it has been displayed, either click on the small box in
the upper left corner with the left mouse button or, use the ALT-F4 hot key (F4 is the Function key F4, not the F
key followed by the 4 key). Once the breaker status has been cleared from the screen, the Breaker status dia-
log box will be redisplayed. Use the ALT-C hot key or click on the CANCEL button to exit.
h) TRIP BREAKER
This item will operate the K1 and K2 output relays for 1 second (See Figure 6).
To select this menu item, either click on it with the left mouse button or use the ALT-T hot key.
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After the item has been selected, a dialog box will appear to confirm that the breaker is to be tripped. If the
breaker is not to be tripped, click on the CANCEL button or use the ALT-C hot key to return to the Relay func-
tions menu. If the breaker is to be tripped, click on the OK button or use the ALT-O hot key to trip the breaker.
i) CLOSE BREAKER
This item will operate the K4 output relay for 1 second (See Figure 6).
To select this menu item, either click on it with the left mouse button or use the ALT-T hot key.
After the item has been selected, a dialog box will appear to confirm that the breaker is to be closed. If the
breaker is not to be closed, click on the CANCEL button or use the ALT-C hot key to return to the Relay func-
tions menu. If the breaker is to be closed, click on the OK button or use the ALT-O hot key to close the breaker.
The Local functions menu has the item and hot key:
• go to DOS ALT-D
• go to DOS
This choice enables the user to temporarily leave MDP-LINK and go to the DOS prompt to execute DOS com-
mands. Any program or command that can run in the available memory can be executed. To return to the pro-
gram, type EXIT at the DOS prompt.
6.7 SETUP
The Setup menu has the following items and hot keys.
• Communication port numberALT-C
• Dial Type ALT-D
• Modem connection time ALT-M
• Relay parameters ALT-R
• Add relay to list ALT-A
• dElete relay from list ALT-E
• dIsplay mode ALT-I
• Memory available no hot key
a) COMMUNICATION PORT NUMBER
The communication port for the PC is chosen with this selection. To select this item, either click on it with the
6 left mouse button or use the ALT-C hot key. Once this item is selected, a dialog box containing the port number
and IRQ number will be displayed. The serial port that is connected to the MDP system, or the modem used to
talk to the MDP system, must be entered before logging in to the relay. If the port chosen is not COM1(1) or
COM2(2), the IRQ number for the port chosen must be entered. Use the TAB key to move between the port
and IRQ fields and the buttons, or click on the desired field with the left mouse button.
Once a field has been selected, use the editing keys to change and/or enter data. When the port and IRQ num-
bers are correct, select the OK button to save the numbers. If the CANCEL button is selected, the Setup menu
will be redisplayed without any further action.
b) DIAL TYPE
To select this item, either click on it with the left mouse button or use the ALT-D hot key. Once this item is
selected, a dialog box containing the dialing type will be displayed. Either tone or pulse dialing can be chosen.
The UP and DOWN ARROW keys will toggle between the tone and pulse choices. The TAB key will move
between the selected dialing type and the OK and CANCEL choices in the box. Once the dialing type has been
chosen, selecting the OK button will store the change. Selecting the CANCEL button will exit Dial type without
any further action.
rings, especially if the phone system has a lot of delay in making the initial connection. Once a connection time
has been set, selecting the OK button with the left mouse button or the ALT-O hot key will store the new time-
out period. Selecting the CANCEL button will exit this item without any further action.
d) RELAY PARAMETERS
Relay parameters allows the communication parameters for a specific relay unit description to be changed or
viewed. An entry in the list must be selected first, by clicking on it with the mouse or using the UP and DOWN
ARROW keys to highlight the selection, and pressing the ENTER key.
Once a relay unit description has been picked, another window appears with the phone number, switch code,
baud rate, number of stop bits, parity, and the serial communications protocol for the selected relay unit
description. Any of the entry values may be selected by clicking on it with the mouse or using the TAB key to
move between the items, and then using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select the value for that item. To
exit the dialog box for that unit description, select either the OK button or the CANCEL button. The OK button
will accept the values in the dialog box and store them. Selecting the CANCEL button will exit the dialog box
and will use the values that were already present when the unit description was selected.
The user should note that once a unit description has been picked, there are no more hot keys available to
select items. The TAB key may be used to move from item to item, or the mouse may be used to select a spe-
cific item at any time.
To enter or change the phone number, select it by clicking on it with the left mouse button or use the TAB key to
move the cursor to the phone number box. The normal text editing keys may be used to enter or modify the
phone number. This is an optional item, and should only be filled in if MDP-LINK is using a modem for the unit
being described.
To enter or change the switch code, select it by clicking on it with the left mouse button or use the TAB key to
move the cursor to the switch code box. The normal text editing keys may be used to enter or modify the phone
number. This is an optional item, and should only be filled in if a code- operated switch is being used.
The baud rate must be set at 2400 baud. A choice of one stop bit must be made for communications to work
properly. The parity must be set to None.
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The serial communications protocol depends on which MDP you have. If your model number is
MDP3XXXXXXCA then you must select RS485, however, if your model number is MDP4XXXXXXCA then you
must select RS232.
The user selects the desired relay from a list box displaying the unit descriptions and logon parameters by
using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to highlight the desired relay and pressing the ENTER key, or moving
the mouse cursor to the desired relay and clicking on it with the left mouse button. Selecting the OK button with
the ALT-O hot key or clicking on it with the left mouse button will mark the unit description for deletion. Select-
ing the CANCEL button will exit without deleting any relay unit descriptions. If the OK button is selected, the
user is asked to confirm the deletion of the unit description. Selecting the OK button will delete the relay unit
description. Selecting the CANCEL button will return to the list box without deleting any relay unit description.
Selecting the CANCEL button in the list box will exit from the menu entry.
g) DISPLAY MODE
This item will change the colors of the display to be more compatible with either a color display or a display for
a portable or laptop computer. To select this item, use the ALT-I hot key or click on the menu item with the left
mouse button. After selecting this item a dialog box will appear with a choice for color mode or black and white
mode. To select an item either click on it with the left mouse button or use the TAB key to highlight the choice
and use the SPACE BAR to toggle the X on and off. If there is an X next to a choice it has been selected. Only
one mode can be selected and once a mode is selected the other mode is automatically deselected.
Once the correct mode has been selected, click OK press the ALT-O hot key. To exit this dialog box without
any further action, click on CANCEL with the left mouse button or use the ALT-C hot key.
h) MEMORY AVAILABLE
To display the amount of available memory while MDP-LINK is running either click on this menu item with the
left mouse button, or use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to highlight the menu item, and hit the ENTER key.
There is no hot key for this item.
6.8 HELP
This item displays a pull-down menu with a selection of topics for which help exists. This pull-down menu is dif-
ferent from the other pull-down menus in that the items do not have hot keys associated with them. The user
6 must either click on the mouse or use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys followed by the ENTER key, to access
the menu items.
This chapter describes the functional specifications of the Modicon Modbus protocol for interface module for
the Microprocessor Distribution Protection (MDP Relay) Digital Time Overcurrent Relaying System. The speci-
fications cover Modicon Modbus application messages supported by the MDP interface software module. The
objective is to move the MDP relay from communicating through a concentrator to direct connection to Mod-
bus. The MDP direct interface should provide all the same functions as were implemented using the concen-
trator interface, with the addition of breaker control.
Additional information on the Modbus protocol can be found at www.modbus.org.
7.2 OVERVIEW
The Modicon Modbus interface module allows the MDP to communicate with the Power Leader Distribution
Software (PLDS) running on a host computer via Modbus. The Modbus interface card is built into the MDP
relay unit and communicates with the relay via a TTL level serial asynchronous protocol. The Modbus interface
card does not provide any LED display or key switches as provided for other devices. The MDP relay provides
the user interface. The Modbus device address for the MDP unit is configurable from the switches provided on
the MDP relay itself; the specified address is read by the Modbus interface module using the serial protocol.
The baud rate for serial communication is internally fixed at 2400 baud and is not configurable by the user. The
Modbus card can be configured externally for the following baud rates: 1200, 2400, 9600, and 19200 baud.
The Modbus interface module provides the protocol conversions required to allow full operability on a Power
Leader network.
The Modus interface module provides the commands described below. Although some of the standard com-
mands are specified in the Modicon Modbus reference guide PI-MBUS-300 REV.E (see www.modbus.org for
additional information), they are described here for the sake of completeness.
All asynchronous events are logged by the MDP. The most recent N (to be specified) events per device are
available. The Concentrator stores the latest 24 events, this number was decided upon based on memory and
timing constraints. Eleven registers are associated with each event. Events are stored in event registers in
chronological order, EVENT 1 being the oldest event and EVENT n being the latest one. If there are more
events than can be stored in the register map the oldest event is removed from the register map and rest of the
event registers are shifted freeing the last set of event registers for the latest event.
'Number of active Events' indicates the unpolled events by the master. When there are no more unpolled
events, the number of active events will be set to 0. The 'Number of active Events' register is stored at address
7 1000 in dynamic value registers.
Event registers are automatically cleared after the host reads them. Partially read events are not cleared. The
number of Active Events register reflects unread events. If host does not read all the existing events, events
registers are shifted to represent remaining events to be read by host.
The host may read event registers starting at any event register set boundary. Events registers following the
event that was read will be shifted up. Events registers before the registers that are read will not be affected.
Host requests to read event registers partially (e.g. only Event Code register) will be returned with an exception
code.
Each status/event message is time stamped. Events will be stored in the same format for all devices. Event
code register value 0 implies that there is no event in that register. One global event code table is maintained
for all commnet devices. The event registers are shown in addresses 2000 to 2263 of the memory map.
Event specific data registers will be filled for the events which need to supply more data than just the event
code. Event codes and their interpretation are listed in the table below:
2.
To check if you have breaker status, examine the model number shown on the faceplate. If the
model number is MDP0********, then the relay does not have communications or breaker status.
If the model number is anything other than MDP0********, then the MDP has breaker status.
3. To use breaker status, connect the two terminals from the breaker to the MDP terminals CP-7
and CP-8.
4. When voltage is applied to the relay, the display (F0) will read CL, indicating the breaker is
closed.
5. If voltage is removed from the relay, the display (F0) will read OP, indicating the breaker is open.
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Title Updated “GEK-100682C” “GEK-100682D”
B 5 Corrected In the Nomenclature Table: “24 to 48 V DC
“24-48 VDC (19 to 60 VDC) 48 to 125 V DC, 35 to 120 V AC
48-125 VDC/AC (38-150 VDC/AC) 35-120 AC 110 to 250 V DC, 85 to 240 V AC”
110-250 VDC (88-285 VDC) 85-240 AC”
6 Modified “Nominal Frequency: 25/50/60 Hz” “Nominal Frequency: 25 to 70 Hz”
17 Corrected In headings for Table 5: INVERSE TIME: Table 5-1: INVERSE OPERATING TIMES
column 3 – “Long Time Very Inverse” column 3 – “Very Inverse”
column 4 – “Extremely Inverse” column 4 – “Long Time Inverse”
column 5 – “Inverse” column 5 – “Extremely Inverse”
18 Updated “MDP4XXXXXXCA RS232” “MDP4xxxxxxDA – RS232”
18 Updated “MDP5XXXXXXCA RS485” “MDP5xxxxxxDA – RS485”
Numerics E
51 ERROR ROUTINES ....................................................2-14
curves ....................................................................... 2-5 EVENT CODES ........................................................... 7-7
description ................................................................ 2-4 EVENT HANDLING ...................................................... 7-6
53 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
curves ....................................................................... 2-7 ground current ........................................................... 4-2
description ................................................................ 2-4 residual current ......................................................... 4-3
66 zone selective interlock ............................................. 4-4
curves ....................................................................... 2-6 EXTERNAL INPUTS .................................................... 2-1
description ................................................................ 2-4 EXTREMELY INVERSE CURVES
77 curves ....................................................................... 2-8
curves ....................................................................... 2-8 description ................................................................ 2-4
description ................................................................ 2-4
F
A
FAQ ............................................................................ A-1
ACCEPTANCE TESTS FLASHING READY LIGHT ........................................... A-2
connections ............................................................... 5-1 FORCE SINGLE COIL .................................................. 7-2
description ................................................................ 5-1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ............................ A-1
ground unit ................................................................ 5-3
instantaneous unit ..................................................... 5-3
operating times ......................................................... 5-2 G
ANSI CURVES
see ANSI numbers listed numerically at beginning of index GROUND CURRENT CONNECTIONS .......................... 4-2
APPLICATION ............................................................. 1-4
H
B
HANDLING .................................................................. 3-3
BREAKER STATUS .............................................. 6-7, A-1
BS142 INVERSE CURVES
curves ....................................................................... 2-9 I
description ................................................................ 2-4
INPUTS
description ................................................................ 2-1
C external .................................................................... 2-1
INSTALLATION ........................................................... 4-1
CHANGES TO L60 MANUAL ........................................ B-2 INSTANTANEOUS UNIT .............................................2-10
CHANGING SETTINGS ................................................ A-1 INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION CONNECTION .......... 1-5
CLOSE BREAKER ....................................................... 6-7 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM ......................... 3-2
COIL COMMANDS ....................................................... 7-6 INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1-1
COMMUNICATION INVERSE CURVES
port number .............................................................. 6-8 BS142 ....................................................................... 2-4
COMMUNICATIONS curves ....................................................................... 2-5
address ................................................................... 2-12 description ................................................................ 2-4
address switches ....................................................... 2-3 INVERSE LONG TIME CURVES
card .......................................................................... 2-2 curves ....................................................................... 2-6
installing communications board ................................. 2-2 description ................................................................ 2-4
port ........................................................................... 2-1 INVERSE TIME UNIT ................................................... 2-3
CONNECTION PLUG ................................................... 3-1 IOC
CONSTRUCTION ......................................................... 3-1 delay .......................................................................2-12
CURRENT RANGES .................................................... 1-1 pickup ......................................................................2-11
CURVE SELECTION .................................................. 2-11
L
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LAST TRIP CURRENT .......................................... A-1, A-2
DEFINITE TIME ........................................................... A-2 LOGIN WITH MDP-LINK .............................................. 6-5
INDEX
DIGITAL INPUT BOARD .............................................. 2-2 LOGOUT WITH MDP-LINK ........................................... 6-5
DISPLAY ................................................................... 2-13
DISPLAYS ................................................................... 3-3
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