KITZ 101, 102, 103

Interface Units

Features

● Enables K-Bus to be interfaced

with IEC870 communications links
● Provides for remote relay
communications via modems
● Optionally adds a real time tag to
relay reply messages
● Allows synchronisation of real time
clock via the communications link
● Desk top or back of panel
mounting
● Provides visual indication of
communication operation on each
port
● Suitable for electrically hostile
environments
● KITZ 103 enables Optimho (LFZP)
Figure 1: KITZ Interface Unit
distance relays to be interfaced
onto K-Bus

Introduction only respond when requested to do so Models Available

The KITZ interface units provide
protocol conversion between K-Bus,
the communication medium for
Courier compatible devices, and
IEC870 frame format data. It provides
a serial connection (RS232/IEC870)
which enables a master station
(typically a personal computer)
running Courier software to
communicate with slave devices.
The KITZ can be used to implement an
integrated protection and control
system utilising the serial
communications facility of relays.
Courier, the communication language
for GEC ALSTHOM relays, provides
access to relay menus allowing the
user to read, change and control
relay functions. Courier is based on a
master-slave system whereby relays
by the master PC. All information is
stored in the relays to form a
distributed database which, combined
with the generic nature of Courier,
provides for ongoing relay
developments without the need for
software updates.
Devices are linked using K-Bus which
consists of a screened twisted pair of
wires, an arrangement developed for
communicating in electrically hostile
environments. Up to 32 devices can
be connected in parallel on a single
spur up to a maximum length of 1 km.
KITZ 101
Interface unit suitable for desk top
mounting with ac auxiliary supply.
KITZ 102
Interface unit suitable for back of
panel mounting with ac or dc
auxiliary supply.
KITZ 103
Offers protocol conversion between K-
Bus and Optimho (Opticom) enabling
integration of Optimho relays onto K-
Bus. The KITZ 103 is suitable for back
of panel mounting with ac or dc
auxiliary supply.

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Application
KITZ 101/102
The KITZ 101/102 interface unit
facilitates communications between
K-Bus which links Courier compatible
devices and the serial port of a PC.
Alternatively the KITZ 101/102 may
be connected via modems and a
telephone network for remote access
to devices. The KITZ 101/102 may
also be used for interfacing K-Bus with
remote terminal units (RTUs) forming
part of Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) systems having
Courier language capability.
The KITZ 101/102 interface unit
offers protocol conversion between
K-Bus and IEC870 formats, and will
typically be applied in substations
where a number of K-Bus compatible
relays are operating. This provides
access to all of the functions of
connected relays from a master
station, such as a PC. Relay setting
changes, configuration, disturbance
and event records and remote circuit
breaker operations are functions
available using K-Bus.
It should be noted that protection
tripping and blocking signals are not
Remote Terminal Unit
(RTU)
K Range relays
Figure 2: Typical application of KITZ 101 interface unit.
routed via the K-Bus and KITZ KITZ 103
interface units. Separate conventional The KITZ 103 enables the Optimho
wiring is used for these functions. (LFZP) distance protection relay to be
Remote tripping and closing signals, interfaced onto K-Bus. The unit
where available as part of integrated provides a partial Courier interface
control systems, are transmitted via enabling particular information from
K-Bus and KITZ. the Optimho relay to be accessed, in
Typical applications are shown in a similar manner to K-Series relays.
Figures 2 and 3. Additionally, the unit provides
protocol conversion of Opticom
The KITZ 101/102 interface unit
messages, enabling remote
provides protocol conversion which
communication with the relay over
allows for relay communications with
K-Bus using a modified version of the
SCADA systems. Intelligent SCADA
Opticom communication software
systems capable of protocol
package.
conversion may communicate with
relays using Courier language via the Typical application of the KITZ 103 is
KITZ 101/102 connected to an shown in Figure 4.
RS232 port of a substation RTU.
Subject to the capabilities of the
SCADA system, all relay functions can
be accessed via the KITZ 101/102.
KITZ 101/102 application with a
SCADA system is shown in Figure 2
below.
SCADA systems unable to
communicate using Courier language
require an additional protocol
converter between the substation RTU
and the KITZ 101/102 interface unit.
RS232/IEC 870
KITZ 101 KB
US 2
1
Mains cable
K-Bus
to terminals 1 & 2
screen to
US 2
KB
1
K-Bus
Detail of earth link
& external resistor when fitted
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PC
K Range relays
Figure 3: Typical application of KITZ 102 interface unit.
Functions
KITZ 101/102
Protocol Conversion
The KITZ interface unit’s main function
is to convert between K-Bus message
data and IEC870 format for
communications with a PC.
Modem Interface
For applications where a master
station is located remotely from the
devices, communication between the
master station and KITZ 101/102
may be established via the telephone
network and modems.
The KITZ 101/102 may be
configured to support modem
communications
Real Time Clock (RTC)
The KITZ 101/102 provides optional
date and time tagging to received
K-Bus messages. When activated, the
KITZ 101/102 appends an IEC870
format date and time tag to received
K-Bus messages containing an
unsynchronised millisecond timer
count. This allows accurate sequence
of events to be established despite
possible transmission delays on the
IEC870 network. The real time clock
is backed up by an internal battery.
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Telephone network
Modem Modem
RS232/IEC 870
Auxiliary supply
CE
FA
TER
0 IN
87
IEC NS
T O IO
US OPT
KB
1
0 67
87 45
IEC Tx 23
0 01
Rx
01 US
Z1 KB Tx
KIT Rx
KITZ 102
K-Bus
KITZ 103 The KITZ 103 also acts as a protocol
The function of the KITZ 103 is converter, automatically converting
messages containing an Opticom
different to that of the KITZ 101/102.
identifier. Note that the Opticom
The KITZ 103 provides a partial
identifier is automatically added to
Courier interface for the Optimho
messages transmitted from the PC
relay, enabling certain information
using Opticom 100 version 5.00 or
from the relay to be accessed in a
Opticom 140 version 3.00 and later.
similar manner to that of the K-Series
This feature therefore provides access
relays. The information includes fault
to the relay over K-Bus via the
records, measurement values and the
Opticom communication software,
ability to change the relay active
including the ability to change relay
settings group. The KITZ 103 unit
settings
automatically logs on to the Optimho
relay it is connected to on startup, and
remains logged on in order to detect
and extract new fault records and to
extract measurement values. The unit
can be logged off by the user through
the Courier interface, or by pressing
the RESET button on the relay front
panel. The unit automatically
generates a Courier event, which can
be displayed on the PC, when a new
fault record is extracted. The event is
created using the time/date and
description of the extracted fault.

PC
Optimho (LFZP)
KITZ 103
Figure 4: Typical application of KITZ 103 interface unit
Hardware Description
The KITZ interface unit is housed in a
case of dimensions 57.5mm x 163 mm
x 216 mm deep, available as desk
top model KITZ 101 or back of panel
mounted as KITZ 102.
A 16 bit microprocessor controls the
software and communications
functions of the KITZ.
The communications functions are
performed by a Serial
Communications Controller (SCC).
The KITZ contains two channels, a
K-Bus channel and an RS232/IEC870
channel, each able to receive and
transmit via their respective
communications port. An RS232 port
and K-Bus terminals are located on the
rear panel.
RS232/IEC 870
US 2
KB
1
KITZ 102
Auxiliary supply
RS232
K Range relays (when fitted)
K-Bus
US
2
KB
1
Auxiliary supply
User Interface
Front Panel User Interface
The front plate contains 5 LEDs to
indicate ‘power on’, as well as
‘transmit’ and ’receive’ status of both
the K-bus and the RS232/IEC870
channels. Eight option switches for
local configuration of the KITZ are
also located on the front plate.
Communications Protocol
Courier Access Software is provided
with the KITZ 101/102 to allow
access to the relays to read and
change settings. Additional software
entitled Protection Access Software
and Toolkit (PAS&T) which provides
access to disturbance and event
records, as well as some additional
relay functions, is also available.
Alternatively the Courier
Communications application guide
defines Courier communications
sufficiently to allow software to be
written for specific applications,
typically for communications using
existing SCADA systems.
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 Technical Data

Ratings
Auxiliary supply
Nominal (V) Operative Range (V)
KITZ 101
110V/230V ac 87 – 265V ac 50/60Hz
KITZ 102/103
24/125V ac/dc 19 – 150V dc
50 – 133V ac 50/60Hz
48/250V ac/dc 33 – 300V dc
87 – 265V ac 50/60Hz

Burdens
Auxiliary supply
KITZ 101 ac <5VA
KITZ 102/103 ac <5VA
dc <3W

Communication ports
K-Bus port
Language: Courier
Transmission mode: Synchronous
Signal level RS485
Transmission coding: FM0 (Bi Phase space)
Frame Format: HDLC
Data rate: 64k/bit per second
K-Bus cable: Screened twisted pair
K-Bus cable length: 1000m of cable (maximum)
K-Bus Loading: 32 units (multi-drop system)
Isolation: 2kV rms for one minute
Termination resistor 150Ω
RS232/ port frame format
Language: Courier
Transmission: Asynchronous – RS232 voltage levels
Transmission coding: NRZ
Frame format (switch 3 = position 0): Asynchronous – 11 bit
(1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 parity (even)
1 stop bit)
Frame format (switch 3 = position 1): Asynchronous – 10 bit*
(1 start bit, 8 data bits, no parity,
1 stop bit)
*Note: The use of the 10 bit frame format will result in a less secure
communications protocol which does not meet IEC 870-5FT1.2
requirements.
Data rate: 1200 to 57600* bits per second
RS232 cable: RS232 serial interface lead
RS232 cable length: 15m of cable (maximum)
(or 2500pF total cable capacitance)
RS232 Loading: 2 units (point to point system)
*Note: Optimho data limited to 4800 bits per second.

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High voltage withstand
Dielectric withstand
IEC 255-5: 1977
High voltage impulse
IEC 255-5: 1977
Electrical environment
DC supply interruption (KITZ102 only)
IEC 255-11: 1979
High frequency disturbance
IEC 255-22-1: 1988 Class III
Electrostatic discharge
IEC 255-22-2: 1989 Class III
IEC 801-2: 1991
Fast transient disturbance
IEC 255-22-4: 1992 Class III
IEC 801-4: 1988
EMC compliance
89/336/EEC
EN 50081-2: 1994
EN 50082-2: 1995
Product safety
73/23/EEC
EN 61010-1: 1993/A2: 1995
EN 60950: 1992/A3: 1995
2kV rms for 1 minute between the
auxiliary suppy terminals and the
K-Bus terminals connected together
and case earth.
2kV rms for 1 minute between the
auxiliary supply terminals connected
together and the K-Bus terminals
connected together.
Three positive and three negative
impulses 5kV peak, 1.2/50µs, 0.5J
between all independent circuits and
between all terminals and the
protective earth terminal.
The unit will withstand a 10ms
interruption in the auxiliary supply,
under normal operating conditions,
without de-energising.
2.5kV peak between independent
circuits and case.
1.0kV peak across terminals of the
same circuit.
8.0kV –discharge in air.
Level 2 (4.0kV) – point contact
discharge.
No additional tolerances are required
for the operating time or the unit’s
thresholds.
2.0kV, 5kHz applied directly to
auxiliary supply and K-Bus
communications port.
Level 3 (2.0kV, 5kHz) applied directly
to all inputs.
Compliance to the European
Commission Directive on EMC is
claimed via the Technical
Construction File route.
Generic Standards were used to
establish conformity.
Compliance with the European
Commission Low Voltage Directive.
Compliance is demonstrated by
reference to generic safety standards.
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 Atmospheric environment
Temperature
IEC 255-6: 1988 Storage and transit –25°C to +70°C
Operating –25°C to +55°C
IEC 68-2-1: 1990 Cold
IEC 68-2-2: 1974 Dry heat
Humidity
IEC 68-2-3: 1969 56 days at 93% RH and +40°C
Enclosure protection
IEC 259: 1989 IP20

Mechanical environment
Vibration
IEC 255-21-1: 1988 Response Class I
Endurance Class I
Shock and bump
IEC 255-21-2: 1988 Shock response Class I
Shock withstand Class I
Bump Class I
Seismic
IEC 255-21-3: 1993 Class I

Case

KITZ 101 – Desk top mounting

KITZ 102 – Back of panel mounting
KITZ 103 – Back of panel mounting
Case dimensions are shown in figures 5 and 6.

Additional Information

KITZ 101, 102 Service Manual R8521

KITZ 103 Service Manual R8532
Optimho Service Manual R5911 – R5915
Courier Communications Application
Guide R6509 – R6513
Courier Communications for
Integrated Protection & Control Systems R4113

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 216.0

205.0

V-
163.0

No
Vx
2
K-Bus
1
SW
65.5 57.5

Rubber mounting feet

Figure 5: Case outline for KITZ 101.

216.0

205.0
179.0
AUXILIARY SUPPLY
VOLTAGE

181.0 174.0
V

163.0
No
Vx 2
K-Bus
1
SW

4 (Typ)
Link not fitted on KITZ 103

4 off mounting lugs

57.5

Figure 6: Case outline for KITZ 102/103.

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 Order Details

Unit type: KITZ AEA

K-Bus/IEC870 interface - desktop 1 0 1

K-Bus/IEC870 interface - back of panel 1 0 2
K-Bus/Optimho interface 1 0 3

Software:
Standard 0 1

Case size:
Standard X

Mounting:
Desktop (KITZ 101 only) X
Back of panel (KITZ 102, 103 only) Y

Auxiliary voltage:
24/125V ac/dc (not available KITZ 101) 2
48/250V ac/dc (ac only KITZ 101) 5

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Glossary

Courier A communication language

developed to provide generic control,
monitoring, data extraction and
setting changes on remote devices
(primarily protective relays) within the
substation environment.

K-Bus The 64 kbps twisted pair cable used

to connect relays and transfer Courier
data.

PAS&T An abbreviation for Protection Access

Software and Toolkit which is PC
based software used to access relay
functions using Courier
communications.

KITZ The interface unit which converts

between K-Bus and RS232/IEC870
format data.

IEC870 An abbreviated term for the

communication standard IEC870-5
FT1.2 which is used to transfer
Courier data over modems and
RS232 connections.

Optimho GEC ALSTHOM distance protection

relay, also designated LFZP.

Opticom The software package used to

communicate with Optimho relays.

RS232/IEC870 Port Refers generally to the serial port of

the KITZ 101/102/103 interface unit,
however, IEC870 frame format of the
serial port data is only available
selectively on the KITZ 101/102 unit.

Relay/Device The terms “relay” and “device” refer

to K-Bus Courier communicatiing
devices such as protection relays,
input/output devices, measurement
centres or similar.

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