OMICRON PTL Siemens 7SA522 XRIO Converter User Manual

OMICRON PTL

XRIO Converter

Siemens 7SA522 V4.6

User Manual

V1.100

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Contents

1 General Information ..................................................................................................................................3

2 Quick Start Information ............................................................................................................................3
3 Using the Converter..................................................................................................................................4
4 Required Software Version ......................................................................................................................4
5 Functional Range ......................................................................................................................................4
6 Not Supported Functions .........................................................................................................................5
7 OMICRON Test Strategy ...........................................................................................................................5
8 Relay Settings Import ...............................................................................................................................5
9 Converter Structure ..................................................................................................................................6
9.1 7SA522 Section....................................................................................................................................6
9.1.1 Relay Parameter Section Block......................................................................................................6
9.1.1.1 Additional Information .............................................................................................................7
9.1.1.2 Helper Parameters/Template Controller (Advanced view) .....................................................7
9.1.2 RIOPlus (Advanced view)...............................................................................................................7
9.1.2.1 NamePlate...............................................................................................................................7
9.1.2.2 PowerSystemParameters .......................................................................................................7
9.1.2.3 Distance Protection LN ...........................................................................................................8
9.1.2.4 Distance Protection LL ............................................................................................................8
9.1.2.5 Overcurrent Protection Phase-Phase .....................................................................................8
9.1.2.6 Overcurrent Protection Phase-Ground ...................................................................................8
9.1.2.7 SwitchOnToFault.....................................................................................................................9
9.1.2.8 Circuit Breaker.........................................................................................................................9
9.2 RIO .......................................................................................................................................................9
9.2.1 Distance..........................................................................................................................................9
9.2.2 DMT/IDMT Overcurrent ................................................................................................................10
9.3 Specific Features................................................................................................................................10
9.3.1 Loop impedances for mho phase to ground distance zones........................................................10
9.3.2 Parameter 1223 ............................................................................................................................10
9.3.2.1 Effects on Advanced Distance Tests ....................................................................................10
9.4 Handling the Infinity Value..................................................................................................................12

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1 General Information
The Siemens 7SA522 XRIO converter is designed for testing Siemens 7SA522 distance protection relays
by using the OMICRON Test Universe 2.11 software. The converter provides all necessary data for
testing the distance protection functions (see section 2) of the 7SA522 relays. The converter is tested with
the following relay:
• 7SA522 V4.6
• MLFB: 7SA52214AA004QR4

Note: This converter is tested with the relay described above. It will work with 7SA6522 relays with
firmware version V4.6. It may work with similar relays, too.

Important: The "Relay Parameter Section" with its parameter and ID's has changed according to the
xRIO-Export of DIGSI 4.81. Thus the xRIO-Import for xRIO Converter from V1.100 is only working with
DIGSI 4.81. DIGSI 4.80 will not be compatible any longer by using the xRIO-Converter Series 1.1x.

2 Quick Start Information

To work with the Siemens 7SA522 XRIO converter:
1. Start a new OMICRON Control Center (OCC) document or open an existing OCC document.
2. Insert a new test object or open the existing test object.
3. On the File menu, click Import.
4. Browse to the 7SA522.xrio file.
5. Click Open.
6. Enter all necessary settings in the Customer Input section (see section 9.1 ).
7. Insert +inf (infinity) to disable settings/functions, if necessary.
8. Click OK.

Figure 1: Opening and importing the Siemens 7SA522 XRIO converter

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3 Using the Converter

The Siemens 7SA522 XRIO converter can be used as a stand-alone converter or in association with a
relay specific test template, for example with the OMICRON Distance template for the 7SA522 relay.
In any way the converter is used, follow the quick start instructions and create your test by using
LinkToXRIO or start using the relay specific test template (for more information, see the test template
documentation).
See sections 9.1 - 9.3 for more information about using the XRIO converter with the OMICRON
Distance test module.

4 Required Software Version

To use this converter, you must have a valid license for the OMICRON Test Universe 2.11 SR1 software.

5 Functional Range
The Siemens 7SA6x XRIO converter implements the following functions:
• 21 Distance (quadrilateral and mho)
• 50, 50N, 51, 51N Overcurrent
• 79 Autoreclosure

Figure 2: Functional range of the Siemens 7SA6x XRIO converter

For some of the functions listed above use the RIO interface of the Test Universe software. Consequently,
the test modules are configured automatically without using LinkToXRIO.
The following functions are using the RIO interface:
• 21 Distance (quadrilateral and mho)
• 50/51 Overcurrent

For testing the other functions, you must use LinkToXRIO.

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6 Not Supported Functions

The following functions are currently not supported:
• 68 Power Swing
• 85-21 Pilot Protection for Distance prot
• DTT Direct Transfer Trip
• 50HS Instantaneous SOTF
• Weak Infeed
• 50N, 51N Ground OverCurrent
• 85-67N Pilot Protection Gnd. OverCurrent
• 25 Synchronism and Voltage Check
• 81 Over/Underfrequency
• 27, 59 Under/Overvoltage
• 50BF Breaker Failure Protection
• 74 Trip Circuit Supervision
• 49 Thermal Overload Protection

7 OMICRON Test Strategy

The OMICRON test strategy is described in the OMICRON Protection Test Template (PTT) Distance
documentation. For detailed information, see the PTT Distance documentation.

8 Relay Settings Import

Relay settings can be imported in .xrio format (Digsi 4.81 parameter export). Select the Standard Filter for
XRIO files and open the settings file to import the relay settings into the XRIO-converter.

Figure 3: Select the Standard Filter for XRIO Files

After the relay settings have been imported successfully, a message box showing the number of imported
parameters appears.

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Figure 4: Report after successful parameter import

Additionally, the imported parameters are shown as Informations in the Error View of the Test Object.
When the import of a parameter fails, it gets shown as an error or warning in the Error View.

Figure 5: Error View with information about imported parameters

9 Converter Structure
The converter is divided into two sections: the 7SA522 section and the RIO section. Both sections consist
of several function blocks. The converter comes up in the standard view; the RIOplus section and the
template controller section can only be seen in the advanced view.

9.1 7SA522 Section

The Customer Input section includes parameters which can be changed by the user. All relay
parameters are included in this section and can be set to the actual relay values.

9.1.1 Relay Parameter Section Block

In this block, setting parameters are included. The parameters are grouped and named as in the Siemens
DIGSI software. Each parameter in this block can be identified by a Foreign ID, which is identical to the
parameter ID in DIGSI.

Figure 6: Setting the parameters in the Customer Input section

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9.1.1.1 Additional Information

This block has been added for relay specific parameters such as tolerances or angles of directional
elements which cannot be set by the user, because they are constant values. All values set in this block
can be found in the chapter "Technical Data" of the relay's documentation. Typically, these blocks do not
have to be changed (except the General Information and Circuit Breaker Information block), as they are
already set to the values given in the user manual of the relay.

Figure 7: Setting general information

The General Information block contains the parameters which are important for the test report, e.g.
information about the substation and the feeder. Furthermore it contains power system parameters which
are important for the test modules. These parameters are linked to the device part of the RIO section and
are available in the test report.

9.1.1.2 Helper Parameters/Template Controller (Advanced view)

The Helper Parameters block contains special values which are needed for some tests, especially for
tests using LinkToXRIO. These are mainly calculated values which cannot be calculated by using
LinkToXRIO and therefore have to be stored in this section. Other values needed for customer designed
tests can be stored in this block.

9.1.2 RIOPlus (Advanced view)

The RIOplus block contains the interface, which provides the link between the XRIO converter and all test
modules which have no access to RIO functions. All tests using basic test modules like Ramping or State
Sequencer have to be linked to the parameters in the RIOplus section of the converter.

9.1.2.1 NamePlate
The NamePlate block contains all necessary information to identify the protection device to be tested. This
block contains the relay vendor, serial number, model, the relay location and a description.

9.1.2.2 PowerSystemParameters
The number of phases, phase rotation and the nominal frequency are stored in this block.

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9.1.2.3 Distance Protection LN

This block contains all necessary data to test the distance protection quadrilateral and mho zones for
phase to ground faults. The nominal values and the CT / VT settings used by the distance protection
functions can be found here. All zones of the phase to ground distance protection function in the relay are
modeled as subblocks of the ImpedanceZoneElements and DistanceProtectionQuad blocks. Each zone
subblock stores information about:
• the grounding factors in the GroundingFactor subblock
• the impedances in the BorderElements and GenericShape subblocks
• the reach and Phi values and tolerances in the Reach subblock
• the operating and reset delay time values and tolerances in the OperateDelayTime and
ResetDelayTime subblocks

All necessary data for testing the impedance starting elements are stored in the StartingElements
subblock.

9.1.2.4 Distance Protection LL

This block contains all necessary data to test the distance protection quadrilateral and mho zones for
phase to phase faults. All zones of the distance circle protection function in the relay are modeled as
subblocks of the ImpedanceZoneElements and the DistanceProtectionCircle blocks. Each zone subblock
stores information about:
• the impedances in the BorderElements and GenericShape subblocks
• the reach and Phi values and tolerances in the Reach subblock
• the operating and reset delay time values and tolerances in the OperateDelayTime and
ResetDelayTime subblocks

All necessary data for testing the impedance starting element are stored in the StartingElements
subblock.

9.1.2.5 Overcurrent Protection Phase-Phase

This block contains all necessary data to test the phase-phase overcurrent protection. The nominal values
and the CT/VT settings used by this protection function can be found here. All stages of the phase-phase
overcurrent protection function in the relay are modeled as subblocks of the overcurrent protection phase-
phase block. Each stage subblock stores information about the directional element, pickup value,
operating time, pickup-drop off ratio and the curve type of the modeled overcurrent stage.

9.1.2.6 Overcurrent Protection Phase-Ground

This block contains all necessary data to test the phase-ground overcurrent protection. The nominal
values and the CT/VT settings used by this protection function can be found here. All stages of the phase-
ground overcurrent protection function in the relay are modeled as subblocks of the
OverCurrentProtection Phase – Ground block. Each stage subblock stores information about the
directional element, pickup value, operating time, pickup-drop off ratio and the curve type of the modeled
overcurrent stage.

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9.1.2.7 SwitchOnToFault
This block contains all necessary data to test the switch on to fault protection. The nominal values and the
CT/VT settings used by this protection function can be found here. The main data parameters of the
switch on to fault are:
• MinOperateTime
• MaxOperateTime
• OperateDelayTime
• ResetDelayTime
• CurrentDetectorValue

These main data parameters are stored in the SwitchOnToFaultElement1 of the

SwitchOnToFaultElements block. The voltage and current values of the pre-fault and post-fault states are
stored in the TestCondition block.

9.1.2.8 Circuit Breaker

The circuit breaker block contains all necessary data for testing protection functions together with the
circuit breaker. The modeled parameters are 52abPercentage, CloseTime, Forced3PoleOperatingTime,
SinglePoleTripping, TripTime, TripCommandDuration and ClosedBreakerMinCurrentThreshold.

9.2 RIO
The RIO section of the converter contains all specialized RIO functions which are needed to use the more
specialized test modules (like Advanced Distance or Overcurrent) provided by the OMICRON Test
Universe software.

Warning: Do not change any values in this section. The values have been set using the relay settings of
the Customer Input section.

Note: Do not activate the former test object view in the advanced mode of the XRIO test object. Changing
parameters in this view will disable formulas in the RIO section.

9.2.1 Distance
This RIO distance function provides the necessary values for testing the distance protection functions of
the 7SA522 relay with the Advanced Distance test module. The protection functions supported by this RIO
function include:
• 21 Distance quadrilateral
• 21 Distance mho

The following RIO function for testing these distance protection functions is available:
• Distance

Note: The phase to ground mho distance zones are modeled as loop impedances. The setting values for
these zones can not be seen in the impedance plane!

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9.2.2 DMT/IDMT Overcurrent

This RIO overcurrent function provides the necessary values for testing the overcurrent protection
functions of the 7SA522 relay with the Overcurrent test module. The protection functions supported by this
RIO function include:
• DMT / IDMT Phase/Ground overcurrent

The following RIO function for testing these overcurrent protection functions is available:
• Overcurrent

The three stages with the smallest pickup values are combined and the resulting characteristic curve is
shown in the RIO overcurrent function block.

9.3 Specific Features

This section deals with special requirements of some of the converter's functions. Functions not listed
here have no known limitations to their functionalities.

9.3.1 Loop impedances for mho phase to ground distance zones

As the mho phase to ground distance zones are modeled as loop impedances, their shape and size may
differ from what can be expected from the setting values. The grounding factor can not be calculated
correctly for mho zones by the RIO Distance function, which makes it a necessity to deactivate the
internal calculations and use the loop impedances instead. Phase to phase zones are not covered by this
specialty.

9.3.2 Parameter 1223

A new parameter is available in the newest firmware version of the 7SA522. The parameter has the
device address 1223 - "Max. Vph-ph unbal. for 1ph-Flt. detection". With this parameter, the maximal
unbalance for load conditions or for a one phase fault conditions should be set. If the unbalance of the Ph-
ph voltages is higher than this parameter a double ground-fault is assumed and the delay time for one
phase faults is deactivated (DIGSI parameter 1206).

9.3.2.1 Effects on Advanced Distance Tests

The OMICRON Distance module simulates only one phase faults for grounded networks. By testing the
7SA522 configured for an isol/comp network, the limit of the parameter "Max. Vph-ph unbal. for 1ph-Flt.
detection" (1223) will be exceeded in many cases. The different trip times cannot be considered in the
XRIO converter, because the border of the influence of this moves depend on the used test current.

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Figure 8:-phase fault (grounded net -> the base for the Advanced Distance test module)

Figure 9: Ground fault, no unbalanced voltages

Figure 8 shows that in case of the one-phase fault the output of the Advanced Distance test module
always contains unbalanced phase-phase voltages. Consequently, consider different trip times for one
zone during the test. The default values for these parameters are:
• 40 ms for the trip delay (1206)
• 25% of the max unbalance allowed (1223)

These default values cause a circle of influence with a radius of 6.8 ohms. This will affect testing one-
phase faults. The delay of 40 ms causes a large deviation from the nominal value of the trip time.

Example:
T2-1phase = 200 ms, delay for one phase faults 40 ms, this meets a deviation of 20%!

Note: The 1206 and 1223 parameters will cause false trip times in the Advanced Distance test module for
phase-ground faults when the relay is set for isolated or compensated networks. In these cases, check
the trip times manually.

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9.4 Handling the Infinity Value

The infinity value has to be set to +inf in the 7SA522 section of the converter. It is used in the same way
as the "∞" in the DIGSI software. Consequently, the protection functions which are disabled by setting
them to infinity in DIGSI, behave the same way in the converter.

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