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Workshop
Task Force SIPROTEC
4

Module 5D:
DIGSI4 - CFC

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What is CFC ?
 The CFC provides a selected scope of functionality of PLC systems
(Programmable Logic Controller) within the SIPROTEC4 Relays

 CFC is based on the Siemens PLC System SIMATIC. SIPROTEC 4

benefits from the stable platform of the experienced SIMATIC
System

 The core protection functions do not require CFC logics.

The customised CFC logic functions enhance the overall
functionality of the relay/control device

 CFC allows programming of user-defined functions for protection or

control applications.
The functions are programmed with DIGSI CFC

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What is CFC ?
 With the help of a graphical user interface, you interconnect items of
information and thus program e.g. interlockings, automatic switching
sequences, derived indications from measured values or protection
alarms.

 Frequently used items are:

 Position of switchgear devices and other process elements

 Measured values
 Binary information/alarms from the bay and devices
 Protection device information (pick-up, trip signals)
 General indications
 Remote/local commands and feedback signals

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Why CFC ?
CFC is used to supplement standard protection / control functions

 Reduce external hardware,

wiring, engineering
 Integrate fast complex logical
functions
 Full automation without
auxiliary relays
 Increased security,
availability
 1000W making capacity

 1000W breaking capacity

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Where should CFC not be used !

 Duplicate existing standard protection functions

(e.g. auto-reclose)

 There are limits of memory and processing power within the CFC, the
core functionality remains protection/control

 CFC within SIPROTEC 4 can not replace complex automation

systems (SIMATIC)

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User Friendly Graphical Editor

DIGSI 4: User Defined Logic (CFC)

input signals from plant output signals

or internal functions Logic elements
(gates, timers, ...)

Siemens Plc Manchester, PTD Automation and Protection

•SIPROT EC 4-F oils 22

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CFC Graphic Editor: Links into/out of Matrix

Information e.g. Binary Inputs, Protection Information e.g. Binary Outputs, Protection
Alarms, Analogue Values which have CFC Functions ( Block I>> , Enable DAR etc.) ,
as Destination Grouped Alarms which have CFC as
Source

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Redundancy : CFC operates independent of Protection

CFC runs parallel to protection/control functions,
however they do interact
F 6
Q 1 BO1 F 7
Q 2
IA
Matrix F 8
Q 3 BO2
IB F 9
Q 4 F10
Q 5 IC BO3
Q 6 Metering F11
F12
Q 7 3I 0 BO4
Q 8 F13

F14
BI1 Protection
F15 F 3
BI2 F 4
F16 Live contact
F 5
F17 + F 1
BI3 =
F18 Power supply
(~)
Control = -
F 2

RS232/485 (9pin)
Display Protocols B
Fiber (ST)

PLC- RS232/485 (9pin)

DIGSI4 / Modem
Logic C Fiber (ST)

IRIG B (9pin)
Front port
Communication
A

Ground

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Four Different Processing Levels (Run Sequences)

 Fast PLC Processing Task:
Processing takes place with maximum priority: Tasks are continuously
processed within a few milliseconds

 Slow PLC Processing Task:

Processing takes place with lower priority: Tasks are event-controlled
as a result of input signal changes

 Measured Value Processing:

Processing takes place with medium priority: Tasks are cyclically
processed approx. every 600 ms

 Interlocking Processing:
Processing takes place with minimum priority: Tasks are processed e.g.
when commands are executed or feedback signals change

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Four Different Processing Levels, Memory Limits

Module 5 ticks
6 Ticks
5 Ticks
1 Inputs/outputs 1 ticks
Tic Left margin 6 ticks
1
k 7Log.
Ticks
OUT1
Tic
k Right margin 7 ticks
5 Ticks

Task level 7SJ61/62 7SJ63/6MD63 Modules

Interlock 2700 2700 about 100

Fast PLC 135 135 about 12

Slow PLC1 250 300 about 30

MV processing 2000 2000 about 100

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Example of CFC Fast PLC Task Application Slide 1/3

Task to be solved:
 Trigger Circuit Breaker Failure Protection from 3 different external
sources
 CFC-Input Signals
(in the matrix the information has CFC as destination)
 Intertrip Operated BI-10
 Balanced Earth Fault Trip BI-11
 Differential Earth Fault Trip BI-12
 Output Signals (In Matrix Information has CFC as Source)
 > Breaker Failure Initiated Externally , Function 1431 in CBF
 CFC Module / Blocks Used:
 OR-Gate

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Example of CFC Fast PLC Task Application Slide 2/3

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Example of CFC Fast PLC Task Application Slide 3/3

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Example of CFC Slow PLC Task Application Slide 1/3

Task to be solved:
 The Relay’s Control Mode (Local or Remote) is to be visualized by an
LED
 CFC-Input Signals
(In the matrix then information has CFC as destination)
 Control Authority Group: Signal Control Authority DP
 Output Signals (In the matrix the information has CFC as source)
 Control Authority Group: Signals LocalCntrl for LED 13 , Rem-
Cntrl for LED 14
 CFC Module / Blocks Used:
 DI_TO_BOOL
(Double Point Information to Boolean Signal Converter)

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Example of CFC Slow PLC Task Application Slide 2/3

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Example of CFC Slow PLC Task Application Slide 3/3

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Example of CFC Measured Value Processing Slide 1/4

Task to be solved:
 Indicate Alarm when all 3 Ph-N voltages are below 90%.
Alarm“Volts Low” is to be visualized by LED 12
 CFC-Input Signals
(in the matrix the information has CFC as destination)
 Measurement Group: Signals UL1-E, UL2-E, UL3-E
 Output Signals
(in the matrix the information has CFC as source)
 Process Data Group: Alarm “Volts Low” for LED 12
 CFC Module / Blocks Used:
 3 X LOWER_SETPOINT
(Comparison Module for analogue values)
 1 X OR_Gate

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Example of CFC Measured Value Processing Slide 2/4

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Example of CFC Measured Value Processing Slide 3/4

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Example of CFC Measured Value Processing Slide 4/4

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Example of CFC Interlocking Task Processing Slide 1/4
Task to be solved:
 Derive from Switchgear Feedback Information Signals for Interlocking checks to allow
command execution
 CFC-Input Signals
(In the matrix the information has CFC as destination)
 Control Device Group: Signals:Breaker, Disc.Swit., EarthSwitch
 Output Signals (in the matrix the information has CFC as source)
 Control Device Group: Signals: 52 Open, 52 Close, Disc.Open, Disc. Close, E Sw
Open, E Sw Cl.
 These signals indicate the status of the permission to execute the specific commands
 Status 1 = command permission OK , Status 0 = command permission
blocked/interlocked
 CFC Module / Blocks Used:
 3 X LOWER_SETPOINT
 1 X OR_Gate

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Example of CFC Interlocking Task Processing Slide 2/4

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Example of CFC Interlocking Task Processing Slide 3/4

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Sequential Processing of Boolean Modules

The sequential order of the interconnected modules/blocks influences the function of the CFC-Chart
Example: Auto-Reclose Function On/Off Switching

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CFC User Interface

 A CFC chart contains a maximum of 6 pages
 There is a Standard Library of Boolean Modules/Blocks to select and
paste into chart
 The graphic interface is user friendly and allows:
 the design of connections between modules and to other charts
 the design of connections to inputs / outputs from/to the Matrix
 definition of set points/values for modules
 cut/paste options
 selection of processing level and sequential order of modules
 start of consistency checks and compilation
 step by step functional check of chart, debug options (future)
 There are extensive help functions on modules and chart features

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