OMICRON PTL 7SJ53x Overcurrent Protection Test Template User Manual

OMICRON PTL

Protection Test Template PTT

Overcurrent Protection

Siemens 7SJ53x V3.4

User Manual

V1.100

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Content

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

2 Quick Start Information ............................................................................................................................4
3 Using the Template ...................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Test Object ...........................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Hardware Configuration .......................................................................................................................5
4 Required Test Modules/TU-Version/Hardware.......................................................................................7
5 Functional Range ......................................................................................................................................8
6 Not Supported Functions .........................................................................................................................8
7 OMICRON Test Strategy ...........................................................................................................................9
8 Template Structure ...................................................................................................................................9
8.1 Wiring Test .........................................................................................................................................10
8.2 Initial Test ...........................................................................................................................................10
8.3 Pick-up and Drop-off of Non-directional and Directional Overcurrent................................................10
8.4 Trip Time of IDMT and DMT Overcurrent Stages ..............................................................................11
8.5 Directional Minimum and Maximum Angles .......................................................................................12
8.6 Thermal Overload Protection .............................................................................................................12
8.6.1 Thermal Overload Warning ..........................................................................................................12
8.6.2 Thermal Overload Trip Time.........................................................................................................13
8.7 Sensitive Ground Fault .......................................................................................................................13
8.8 Trip Time with Circuit Breaker Contacts.............................................................................................14

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1 General Information
The 7SJ53x overcurrent protection test template is used for testing the overcurrent protection functions of
the Siemens 7SJ53x V3.4 relay. This template comprehends various modules for testing the most
important overcurrent protection functions. It is designed and configured for use with the Siemens 7SJ53x
XRIO converter which is included in this template. For more information about the converter, see the
Siemens user manual of the 7SJ53x XRIO Converter.

Note: The template is designed and built for the applications of the Test Universe 2.20 SR 1 software.

The template has been tested on the following relay:

Manufacturer: Siemens
MLFB: 7SJ532114EA000CA0
Firmware Version: V 3.1

Note: This converter is tested with the relay described above, but it is built for 7SJ53x V3.4 relays. Any
ways of importing the relay settings into the XRIO converter will only work with settings from 7SJ53x V3.4
relays with the new scope of functions - MLFB 7SJ53******2****, because e.g. relays with the firmware
version V3.1 or with the old scope of functions have different block and parameter IDs for the different
protection functions.

Annotations:
• Although this template is developed particularly for the relay specified above, it can also be used
for testing similar protection relays.
• The OMICRON PTTs are designed for an experienced OMICRON user. The use of the Test
Universe software, the XRIO technology with LinkToXRIO should be familiar (see
http://www.omicron.at/products/training/ for training information).

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2 Quick Start Information

To test with the 7SJ53x overcurrent protection template:
1. Double click the file 7SJ53x.occ to start the template-based procedure.
2. Open the global test object.
3. Load (Import) the latest XRIO converter version for the 7SJ53x.
4. Enter or import your relay settings, and then click OK.

Figure 1: Relay settings in the XRIO converter

5. Open the Hardware Configuration.

6. Enter all necessary information for:
• General
• Analog Outputs
• Binary / Analog Inputs
• Binary Outputs
• DC Analog Inputs
7. Click OK.
8. Follow the wiring instructions.
9. Start testing.
10. Evaluate and archive the results.

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3 Using the Template

The 7SJ53x overcurrent protection test template is divided into three object groups: test object, hardware
configuration and the list of OMICRON test modules used for testing the relay's protection functions. The
template can be used for testing the following protection functions:
• Directional and non-directional overcurrent (50, 50N, 51, 51N, 67, 67N)
• Thermal overload (49)
• Sensitive ground fault (64)
• CB auxiliary contacts

3.1 Test Object

The test object already contains the Siemens 7SJ53x XRIO converter which includes all setting
parameters of the modeled 7SJ53x protection functions. The setting parameters are built as an image of
the DIGSI software. For more information, see the Siemens 7SJ53x V3.4 XRIO converter user manual.

3.2 Hardware Configuration

The hardware configuration offers various configuration options for voltage and current outputs. For
testing the 7SJ53x relay with the 7SJ53x overcurrent protection test template, the standard configuration
as shown in the following figure is required.

Figure 2: Configuration of the voltage and current outputs

Note: If higher currents are needed for testing (e.g. relays with Inom = 5 A), the current output
configuration can be adapted (e.g. by setting to 3 x 25 A).
In the Analog Outputs dialog box, the voltage and current outputs have to be routed to the name
variables. The figure 3 shows the Analog Outputs configuration.

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Figure 3: Analog Outputs configuration

In the Binary / Analog Inputs dialog box, configure the signals as follows:
• 1 trigger signal set to Trip
• 1 trigger signal for thermal overload warning set to Warn. overload
• 1 pick up signal set to Start
• 1 signal for the circuit breaker auxiliary contacts set to CB aux.

Note: The binary inputs are preset to potential free. Change these predefined settings to the values
needed at the test site.

The following figure shows the Binary / Analog Inputs configuration.

Figure 4: Binary / Analog Inputs configuration

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Route the signals configured in the Binary / Analog Inputs dialog box to the following binary inputs:
• Trip to binary input 1
• Warn. overload to binary input 2
• Start to binary input 5
• Dir OC Start binary input 6
• CB aux. 52a to binary input 7

If the Start signal is not used, the pick-up and drop-off of the overcurrent and unbalanced load protection
functions cannot be tested.

Note: The circuit breaker auxiliary contact is required for the trip test with the circuit breaker. If the circuit
breaker auxiliary contact cannot be connected to the binary inputs, the trip test with the circuit breaker
cannot be performed.

Figure 5: Connecting the CMC 256-6 to the 7SJ53x relay

4 Required Test Modules/TU-Version/Hardware

To use this template, you must have a valid test license for the OMICRON Test Universe 2.20 or higher
and the following test modules:
• Control Center
• Quick CMC
• Ramping
• State Sequencer
• Overcurrent

There are no restrictions on for the hardware. The development tests are performed with a CMC256.

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5 Functional Range
The test modules are grouped according to the tested protection function. The 7SJ53x overcurrent
protection test template includes OMICRON test modules for the following protection functions:
• Pick-up and drop-off of:

Definite time overcurrent protection (50), (50N)

Inverse time overcurrent protection (51), (51N)

Directional definite and inverse time overcurrent protection (67), (67N)
• Trip time of:

Definite time overcurrent protection (50), (50N)

Inverse time overcurrent protection (51), (51N)

Directional definite and inverse time overcurrent protection (67), (67N)
• Directional element
• Thermal overload trip time and thermal overload warning signal (49)
• Sensitive ground fault (64)
• Trip time with circuit breaker contacts

The test modules are activated automatically when the template is loaded. If a protection function is
deactivated in the test object, the corresponding test modules are deactivated automatically. Once a test
module has been deactivated, it will not be activated automatically, even if the corresponding protection
function is reactivated. In this case, activate the protection function manually or reset the template to the
initial state (all modules activated) as follows: Activate the check-box with the highest priority. You will find
this check-box next to the file name.

Note: Test modules will only be unchecked after the test object or the Hardware Configuration has been
opened during a test.

6 Not Supported Functions

The following functions of the 7SJ53x relay are not supported by the overcurrent protection test template:
• Circuit breaker failure protection
• Unbalanced load protection
• Voltage protection
• Start-up time monitoring for motors
• Restart lockout for motors
• Auto-reclosure protection

Some of the protection functions listed above which cannot be tested with the 7SJ53x overcurrent
protection test template. The 7SJ53x overcurrent protection test template can be extended by the user to
allow testing the protection functions currently not supported. It is possible to add any test module to the
existing templates. The additional test modules will not affect the template, but they will not be activated or
deactivated automatically.

Note: The 7SJ53x overcurrent protection test template is only for testing line protection relays and not for
testing e.g. busbar or motor protection relays.

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7 OMICRON Test Strategy

The 7SJ53x overcurrent protection test template includes the pick-up and trip time value tests which are
performed in a standardized way. For the pick-up and drop-off value test, the setting value is evaluated by
a ramp increasing the variable under test until the pick-up value is reached. The test of drop-off values is
done in a similar way by decreasing the tested value until the drop-off value is reached.
Trip times are tested by simulating a fault which exceeds the pick-up value and the specific tolerances.
This results in a trip command of the tested protection function. The time between the simulation of the
fault and the reception of the trip signal is measured and evaluated.

Note: Do not only rely on the automatic assessment of test points in the test modules. Check the
plausibility of all test results manually to gain maximum security that all test results are reliable.

8 Template Structure
The structure of the 7SJ53x overcurrent protection test template is shown below.

Figure 6: 7SJ53x overcurrent protection test template

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8.1 Wiring Test

The wiring test is used to check the connections between the CMC test set and the relay. Therefore the
OMICRON QuickCMC test module is used to inject asymmetrical voltage and current values. The first
phase of the voltages is set to 95%, the second phase to 105% and the third phase to 100% of the
nominal value. The first phase of the currents is set to 9.5%, the second phase to 10% and the third
phase to 10.5%. If all connections are correct, the same values can be read out of the relay and the test
can be manually assessed.

8.2 Initial Test

The initial test is used to check the connections between the CMC test set and the relay. If all connections
are correct, the test will pass, otherwise the test will fail. The OMICRON Overcurrent test module is used
for the initial test. A three-phase fault is simulated with twice the pick-up current for the first directional
overcurrent stage in the forward direction.

Note: If all directional overcurrent stages are deactivated or if the first directional overcurrent stage is
directed reverse, you must adapt the test manually.

8.3 Pick-up and Drop-off of Non-directional and Directional Overcurrent

For testing the pick-up and drop-off values, the OMICRON Ramping test module is used. This module
allows testing the pick-up and drop-off of the overcurrent stage with the lowest pick-up value. There are
three test modules, each covering the pick-up and drop-off of the overcurrent stage with the lowest pick-
up value. The following fault types are tested:
• Fault type A-N
• Fault type B-C
• Fault type A-B-C

Figure 7: Pickup test for forward overcurrent stages

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8.4 Trip Time of IDMT and DMT Overcurrent Stages

For testing the trip time of the IDMT and DMT overcurrent stages, the OMICRON Overcurrent test module
is used. The test is divided into two blocks, one covering all forward overcurrent stages, the other covering
all reverse stages. Every fault loop is tested with a separate overcurrent module for each direction. The
trip times of the following fault types are tested in the forward direction:
• Fault type C-N
• Fault type A-B
• Fault type A-B-C

In the reverse direction, the following fault types are tested:

• Fault type A-N
• Fault type B-C
• Fault type A-B-C

If the directional and the non-directional overcurrent stages are active simultaneously, the non-directional
overcurrent stages are visible in both the directional and non-directional test modules. The test shots for
each fault type are set relative to the pick-up setting values.

Figure 8: Trip time test for forward overcurrent stages

Note: Please have look out for the active inverse or ANSI curve stages. The O/C trip test can only test
one inverse curve type. Thus if the O/C – Directional inst/time is set to Inverse Time (IEC) or ANSI inv set
the non-directional O/C protection to Definite Time.

Note: It is not possible to test user defined curves or the ANSI curve type I-Squared-T, because the
7SJ53x XRIO converter does not allow for testing this characteristics.

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8.5 Directional Minimum and Maximum Angles

The directional minimum and maximum angles are tested with the OMICRON Ramping test module. The
directional angle is tested with two ramp states per test module. The first ramp state tests the maximum
directional angle and the second module tests the minimum directional angle. The maximum torque angle
(MTA) is calculated from the maximum and the minimum directional angles but is not evaluated by the
test module. The directional angles are tested for the following fault loops:
• Directional test A-N
• Directional test B-C
• Directional test A-B-C

Note: The template is only applicable to relay testing with the firmware 3.4. Other firmware versions may
lead to malfunctions of some test modules, especially the directional element tests.

8.6 Thermal Overload Protection

The thermal overload function of the relay is divided into two test sections.

8.6.1 Thermal Overload Warning

The thermal overload alarm stage [DIGSI ID 2704] is tested with the OMICRON State Sequencer test
module by simulating a three-phase fault. The test shot for the thermal overload test is set to 1.15 × k*IN.
The test starts with the simulation of a cold start of the test object, i.e. the fault begins without pre-fault
state (current).
Depending on the relay setting for the thermal overload protection only the current overload alarm set
point (IWarn = DIGSI ID 2705) will be tested with the OMICRON Ramping test module. In this case the
test for the thermal alarm stage will be deactivated. This test will be set by the following conditions:
• IWarn < Kfactor for THERM or
• IWarn < ILoad

The memory of the relay's thermal overload model has to be reset prior to the second test. For more
information, see the relay manual.

Note: The thermal overload warning can only be tested if the warning signal of the thermal overload
function is routed to one of the relay's outputs.

Note: The State Sequencer Module has a max. test time of 838s. Thus if the time point for the thermal
overload warning stage or the thermal overload trip time stage Tnom is bigger than 838s, please change
the load current in the xRio-Converter. The parameter for the load current can be found in the XRIO-
Converter under Additional Parameters – Relay Information – 49 Thermal Overload.

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Figure 9: Thermal Overload Warning Test – Tnom out of range

8.6.2 Thermal Overload Trip Time

The thermal overload trip time is tested with the OMICRON Overcurrent test module by simulating a
three-phase fault. The test starts with the simulation of a cold start of the test object, i.e. the fault begins
without pre-fault state (current). The test shot for the trip test is set to 1.15 × IN.
The memory of the relay's thermal overload model has to be reset prior to the second test. For more
information, see the relay manual.

8.7 Sensitive Ground Fault

The sensitive ground fault is tested with the OMICRON State Sequencer test modules. The test consists
of two test modules. The first module is used to test Ue> at T Ue>, the second one to test T IEE>.
Each test is a sequence of faults which cause the relay to trip or to block the trip command. The used
sequences are:
• Fault with 0.8 x Ue> or/and 0.8 x IEE> - no trip in both cases
• Fault with 1.2 x Ue> or/and 1.2 x IEE> - trip in both cases

In both cases the trip times are evaluated. When no trip is expected, the state time is measured.

Note: The xRio Converter does not allow for the case: TUE> (DIGSI 3012) TIEE> (3018) or TIEEp (3020).
Thus check, if the parameter is set to a higher time period than TIEE> or TIEEp. Be careful using inverse
characteristics. In this case the max. trip time TIEEp of the special test point has to be calculated before
checking TUE.

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8.8 Trip Time with Circuit Breaker Contacts

For testing the trip time with circuit breaker contacts test, the OMICRON State Sequencer test module
is used. This test is divided into three sequencer states: pre-fault, fault and post-fault. The voltage of the
post-fault state is set to zero, because this test regards only the VT connection side "Line or
ToProtectedObject". The fault is a three-pole fault in the direction of the first directional overcurrent stage.
If all directional overcurrent stages are deactivated, the fault is generated in the first non-directional
overcurrent stage. The time between the trip command and the time when the circuit breaker is opened is
evaluated.

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