Utility Communications

TEBIT for FOX515/512

Teleprotection and binary interface
Teleprotection is a key application demanded by any utility
communications system. Distance protection relays need
to exchange information in order to operate correctly and
provide fast reaction times in case of any fault on the power
line. Reaction times within milliseconds are essential to
prevent damage to industrial assets worth millions of invest-
ment.
The relays exchange trip signals between each other which
allows the relays to localize a fault faster and more selectively.
Such critical applications ask for very fast signal transmission on
one hand and for very high dependability (probability to miss a
command) and security (probability of a false, unwanted com-
mand) on the other.
The communications service needs to be guaranteed at any
time, so accordingly highest availability of the teleprotection inter-
faces and communications channel needs to be ensured.
The TEBIT Teleprotection interface module provides four com-
mand inputs and outputs for distance protection applications
and guaranties highest reliability and dependability of the com-
munications channel. Continuous supervision of the availability
of the data channel, fastest switchover from main to protecting
channel (< 5 ms) and automatic loop test for delay measurement
make the TEBIT interface the ideal solution for distance protection
signal transmission. Accordingly the FOX515 can be directly inter-
connected with the protection relay and be used for teleprotec-
tion signal transmission via WAN network.
FOX515 can be used as a combined communication/teleprotec-
tion equipment and thus provides a unique solution optimised for
power utilities. The FOX515/TEBIT solution helps to save costs by
providing several benefits such as less space requirements, fully
integrated solution with one configuration tool and management
system for all services.
2 TEBIT for FOX515/512
Binary data channels
8 x opto-coupler inputs 24 to 60 VDC
8 x solid-state relay outputs
All inputs and outputs galvanically isolated
Cross-connect and drop-and-insert facilities for each binary
signal
Point-to-multipoint operation
Transmission of slow data up to 20 bd
1+1 path protection
Integrated galvanically isolated 24 V auxiliary supply
8 x binary signals per 64 kbit/s channel
TEBIT architecture
The TEBIT is part of a large complement of interface modules
which can be plugged into a FOX515 shelf. Like all FOX515
modules TEBIT is:
powered from the FOX515 shelf
configured by UCST and
supervised by FOXMAN-Management system
Two front connectors provide access to the teleprotection and
binary inputs and outputs.
Alarm states are displayed by LEDs. TEBIT includes a non
volatile event recorder with an outstanding accuracy, syn-
chronizable with the GPS system and trip counter. Cyclic loop
tests allow permanent channel monitoring, and add/ drop fea-
tures allow efficient use of bandwidth. All Teleprotection inputs
and outputs are galvanically isolated and provide highest EMC
immunity for harsh environment. The TEBIT has an integrated
cross connect with drop and insert functionality for single com-
mands.
TEBIT outstanding features for ABB's demanding customers
Specially designed for utilities
The TEBIT interface has been specifically designed for distance
protection applications. Therefore it provides exactly the fea-
tures required by power utilities. Having a fibre optic multiplex-
er integrated solution allows to provide optimized end to end
solutions for your mission critical application. Besides, TEBIT
also saves space and ensures full supervision by the network
management system (FOXMAN).
TEBIT at a glance
4 x command inputs for trip signals
4 x outputs for solid state trip signals
2 x programmable auxiliary relay which can be used e.g.
for alarm outputs
8 x inputs and outputs for binary signal transmission
Nonvolatile event recorder with GPS synchronization and
trip counter
All inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated and with
high EMC immunity for harsh environment
1+1 path protection with very fast switchover time (< 5 ms)
Supports point to point and Tee-line configuration
The command inputs of TEBIT have been designed for direct
connection to the protection relay. They are software configu-
rable for trip voltage levels from 24 to 250 VDC.
TEBIT complies to Teleprotection standard IEC 60834-1 and
can be configured for:
Permissive tripping
Intertripping

Blocking / non-blocking

Tee-lines (normal or inverse)
Security, dependability and transmission speed
programmable as per requirements
Continuous performance monitoring for each command
channel
4 x protection signals per 64 kbit/s channel
Trip transmission time measurement
SFCs addressing scheme prevents false tripping due to rerouted
channels
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An wrongly rerouted channel will be detected by means of the SFC address
An 8 bit command addressing scheme ensures correct cross
connection and the very fast 1+1 switchover in case of link failure
ensures highest reliability of the communication channel.
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TEBIT in Tee-off configuration
Operation mode Speed optimized
Recommended for use with teleprotection schemes: Permissive tripping (blocking/unblocking)
Delay times for point-to-point transmission (excluding line propagation delay):
min. typ. max.
Input voltage 24 125 V 220/250 V 24 125 V 220/250 V 24 125 V 220/250 V
Trip immunity time 0.5 ms 1.4 ms 0.7 ms 1.6 ms 1.0 ms 1.8 ms
Transmission delay time 1.9 ms 1.9 ms 2.4 ms 2.4 ms 3.1 ms 3.1 ms
Propagation delay time 2.4 ms 3.3 ms 3.1ms 4.0 ms 4.1 ms 4.9 ms
Operation mode Security optimized
Recommended for use with teleprotection schemes: Intertripping (direct transfer tripping)
Delay times for point-to-point transmission (excluding line propagation delay):
min. typ. max.
Input voltage 24 125 V 220/250 V 24 125 V 220/250 V 24 125 V 220/250 V
Trip immunity time 1.5 ms 2.4 ms 2.1 ms 3.0 ms 3.0 ms 4.8 ms
Transmission delay time 3.0 ms 3.0 ms 3.6 ms 3.6 ms 3.8 ms 3.8 ms
Propagation delay time 4.5 ms 5.4 ms 5.7 ms 6.6 ms 6.8 ms 7.8 ms
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Table 1: Delay times operation mode speed optimized
Table 2: Delay times operation mode security optimized
The TEBIT module provides two different operation modes which should be chosen depending on the protection scheme. Table
1 and 2 show the applicable delay times.
It is possible to protect more than one power line using one
TEBIT module (e.g. if only two commands are used per power
line). Station C of the picture below shows such a configura-
tion. Station A, B and C are connected in a Tee-line configu-
ration. Trip signals (Trip signal 1 and 2) are broadcast to the
two opposite stations. Trip-signal 3 and 4 are configured in
a point-to-point connection. A GPS receiver provides an ac-
curate time reference for the event recorder.
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Technical data
Teleprotection inputs / outputs
Command inputs 4
Nominal input voltage
Threshold
24 VDC up to 250 VDC configurable with UCST
60% of nominal input voltage
Command outputs 4 (PowerMosFET normally open)
Tripping command 250 VDC, 2 A, Ton/Toff 1/3;
Ton 5 min
Continuous command 250 VDC; 1 A
Aux. outputs 2 relays, NO/NC contacts
Contact load 16 ... 250 VAC or DC; max. 150 W
10 A (max. 100 ms) 50 A (max. 1 ms)
2 A continuous
Propagation delay time Typical 3.5 ms
(optimized for speed 24 ... 125 VDC)
Standard compliance IEC 608341
Binary signal inputs / outputs
Binary inputs 8 (Opto coupler)
Nominal input voltage 24, 48, 60 VDC; low -72 ... +9 VDC;
high +18 ... +72 VDC
Input current low 1.5 mA; high 3 ... 12.5 mA
Binary outputs 8 (PhotoMOS, normally open)
Nominal output voltage 24, 48, 60 VDC
Contact load low 1.5 mA;
0.5 A for max. 100 ms;
0.2 A continuous
On-resistance 6
Aux. voltage supply 24 VDC +5% ... -20%
40 mA continuous, short circuit protected
GPS synchronization input IRIG-B DC-level (unmodulated)
Isolation 3,000 Vrms 1 min between protection
circuit and equipment
1,500 Vrms 1 min between protection
circuits and earth
708 Vrms 1 min for binary circuits
500 Vrms 1 min for aux voltage
EMC IEC61000-4-2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 12
IEC01255-5 / -22-1
For more information please contact:
ABB Switzerland Ltd.
Power Systems
Brown Boveri Strasse 6
5400 Baden, Switzerland
Phone: +41 58 589 37 35
or +41 844 845 845 (Call Center)
Fax: +41 58 585 16 88
E-Mail: utilitycommunications@ch.abb.com
www.abb.com/utilitycommunications
List of abbreviations
GPS Global Positioning System
NC Normally closed
NO Normally open
SFC Secure Frame Concept
UCST Configuration tool for
FOX515/512
WAN Wide Area Network