Medium Voltage Products
PR512
Microprocessor-based self-supplied
protection relays
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DESCRIPTION
CHARACTERISTICS AND ORDERING CODES
PR512/P (50-51) UNIT
PR512/P (50-51-50N-51N) UNIT
PR512/PD (50-51-50N-51N + DIALOGUE) UNIT
TIME-CURRENT CURVES
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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Special features 4
Protection always active 5
Use 5
Electromagnetic compatibility 6
Service conditions 6
Degrees of protection 6
Technical documentation 6
Quality System and Environmental Management System 6
DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTION
The PR512 relays are devices using digital
microprocessor-based technology to obtain data
processing regarding the protection.
The PR512 are used as switchboard protection
units and provide protection of the installations,
combined with ABB medium voltage HD4 series
circuit-breakers.
Special features
Trip precision
Wide setting range
Operation ensured even with the primary circuit
with single-phase power supply
No limitation of the rated breaking capacity and
short-time withstand current of the circuit-
breaker even for the lowest rated currents of the
relay
Single and simultaneous adjustment of the three
phases
Constancy of characteristics and operating
reliability
Processing of the RMS value to express the true
energy content of the current.
PR512/P (50-51)
provides the protection functions
against overload (51), instantane-
ous or delayed short-circuit (50)
displays the phase current with the
highest load.
PR512/P (50-51-50N-51N)
provides the protection functions
against overload (51), instantane-
ous or delayed short-circuit (50),
earth fault (51) and instantaneous
of delayed earth fault (50N)
displays the phase current with the
highest load.
PR512/PD (50-51-50N-51N +
dialogue)
provides the protection functions
against overload (51), instantane-
ous or delayed short-circuit (50),
earth fault (51) and instantaneous
of delayed earth fault (50N)
displays the phase current with the
highest load
has the dialogue function and
allows connection to the electrical
installation management system.
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Protection always active
The PR512 are the self-supplied type of relay and
ensure complete installation protection even
without an auxiliary power supply.
The energy for correct operation and for circuit-
breaker tripping is supplied by the same current
transformers which also make the current signal to
be processed available.
Operation is ensured even with the primary circuit
with single-phase power supply.
Thanks to these characteristics, the PR512 are
also suitable for use in unmanned distribution
substations without auxiliary services.
Use
The PR512 relays can be installed in medium
voltage primary or secondary distribution switch-
boards for protection of MV/LV lines and trans-
formers.
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DESCRIPTION
Electromagnetic compatibility
The PR512 microprocessor-based protection
relays ensure correct operation and are immune
to unwarranted trips, even in the presence of
interference caused by electronic apparatus, by
stormy weather conditions or electric discharges.
Moreover they do not interfere with any electronic
apparatus near the installation.
These performances are obtained thanks to the
following construction characteristics:
– the galvanised iron box provides efficient
electromagnetic screening
– special filters on the current transformer inputs
guarantee immunity against conducted interfer-
ence
– the precise construction technique of the printed
circuit helps to keep the level of electromagnetic
sensitivity very low.
The above is in compliance with the EN 50081,
50082 and IEC 255-22 Standards as well as with
European Directive EEC 89/336 regarding
electromagnetic compatibility )EMC), in respect of
which the releases are marked with the CE mark.
Service conditions
– Operating temperature:
- 5 °C ... + 40 °C
– Storage temperature:
- 40 °C ... + 90 °C
– elative humidity without condensation: 90%
– MTBF: 15 years at an operating temperature of
+45°C.
Degrees of protection
The degree of protection of the units mounted in a
switchboard is IP30.
For higher degrees of protection, please consult
ABB.
Technical documentation
For in-depth technical and application aspects,
please ask for the following publications:
– UniMix switchboards 1VCP000008
– UniAir switchboards 1VCP000065
– SafePlus switchboards 1VCP000086
– SD-View systems 1VCP000176.
Quality System and Environmental Man-
agement system: these comply with the ISO
9001 and ISO 14001 Standards respectively and
are certified by an independent body.
UniAir: air-insulated metal-enclosed
switchboards for secondary distribution
Rated voltage ... 24 kV
Rated current ... 1250 A
Short-time withstand current ... 20 kA SafePlus: gas-insulated metal-enclosed
switchboards for ring main units
Rated voltage ... 24 kV
Rated current ... 630 A
Short-time withstand current ... 20 kA
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Current transformers 8
Overload values 8
Earth fault external toroid 8
Power supply 8
Opening solenoid 8
Protection and trip signals 8
Binary input for control function 9
TEST function 9
Signalling outputs 10
Technical data of the relay contacts 10
Measuring function 10
Ordering codes 10
CHARACTERISTICS AND ORDERING CODES
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CHARACTERISTICS AND ORDERING CODES
Current transformers
The current transformers (CT) (two or three
according to the protection functions selected)
must have the following characteristics:
– rated secondary current 1 A
– performance 2.5 VA
– precision 5 P 10
– safety factor 15
– thermal performance (Ith) 25 kA (1s - 50 Hz)
– service frequency 50-60 Hz
– for correct ammeter reading, the CT must be
combined with the following rated primary
currents: 40 A, 80 A, 100 A, 150 A, 200 A, 250
A, 600 A, 1250 A.
The rated current of the CT must be adjusted by
means of the Dip Switches on the front of the
relay. For CTs with other rated currents, the
ammeter reading can be taken as a percentage
of the rated value. In this case, preparation for a
100 A CT is set
Overload values
The overload values allowed are as follows:
– 1.5 x In (continuous)
– 6 x In for 30 s
– 25 kA for 1 s.
Earth fault external toroid
The PR512 relay can be used with an external
toroid to detect the earth fault current, as long as
it has the following characteristics:
– rated primary current at customer’s choice
– rated secondary current 1 A
– performance at 1 x In 1 VA
– precision class 3 or higher
– ultimate precision factor at the customer’s
choice according
to the total preci-
sion class required
– service frequency 50-60 Hz
Power supply
The self-supply circuit, through the current trans-
formers, activates the protection and measuring
functions, even in the absence of an auxiliary
power supply, starting from a minimum value of
primary current of 0.2 x In on at least one phase
fitted with CT.
The external toroid (for the protection functions
50N - 51N) does not contribute to the self-supply.
The unit can be fitted with an auxiliary power
supply with 24 Vd.c. rated voltage, should the
protection, measuring and control functions be
required with the primary current less than 0.2 x In.
This power supply is always indispensable for the
control and dialogue functions in the PR512/PD
version.
The auxiliary voltage must be supplied from a
feeder with galvanic insulation.
Characteristics of the auxiliary power supply
– Input voltage 24 Vcc –20%
... 30 Vcc +10%
– Max. ripple ± 5%
– Max. absorbed current PR52/P: 50 mA
PR512/PD: 150 mA
The apparatus remains galvanically insulated by
this power supply by means of an internal DC/DC
converter.
The auxiliary power supply must be made b
means of a static continuity group independent of
or derived from a busbar system on the supply
side of the circuit-breaker.
Opening solenoid
Circuit-breaker tripping takes place by means of
an opening solenoid with demagnetisation which
acts directly on the circuit-breaker operating
mechanism. The solenoid receives the energy
required for operation directly from the PR512
unit, and does not therefore require any auxiliary
power supply.
Protection and trip signals
The releases have optic indicators on the front
and bistable contacts. The detailed description of
these is given in the paragraphs below.
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Binary input for control function
This input allows remote opening of the circuit-
breaker.
The input must be made with a screened two-pole
cable. Screening must be earthed on the metal
box of the PR512 (please refer to the connection
diagram enclosed with the circuit-breaker).
By connecting an unsupplied external contact (e.g.
the contact of a Buchholz relay) to the special
input connector, it is possible to control circuit-
breaker opening remotely through the PR521
when the primary current exceeds the value of 0.2
x In on at least one phase fitted with a current
sensor.
Should tripping for phase currents under 0.2 x In
have to be guaranteed, the auxiliary power supply
is required.
The maximum length of the connection is 30m.
The connection must be made with a screened
two-pole cable.
– Put Dip Switch 1 in position A to enable TT2 for
operation. This also enables the test unit power
supply with the display therefore lighting up.
In this case, it is also possible to carry out hardware
resetting of the protection and resetting of the K51/
YO3 signalling relays.
– Put Dip Switches 1 and 2 in position A and press
the TEST pushbutton to release the YO3 opening
solenoid with consequent circuit-breaker opening.
– Put Dip Switches 1 and 3 in position A and press
the TEST pushbutton to check functions I> and I>>
Front view of the TT2 Test Unit Rear view of the TT2 Test Unit
TEST function
By using the TT2 accessory (Test Unit supplied
on request), the overall functionality TEST of the
relay release (electronic part and YO3 opening
solenoid) can be carried out.
By means of the 9 PIN connector, the TT2 Test
unit allows the TEST to be carried out on func-
tions 50-51 in the configuration with definite time
curve (DT). The above-mentioned TEST can be
carried out with the YO3 opening solenoid
activated (TRIP) or de-activated (TEST).
Use of the TT2 unit
(only for the fixed time curves) and start selected
function timing with subsequent release of the YO3
opening solenoid and consequent circuit-breaker
opening.
– Put Dip Switches 1, 3 and 4 in position A if the YO3
opening solenoid opening command is to be
disabled during checking of function I> and I>>.
– To carry out self-diagnosis of the battery charge
and correct operation of the TT2, put Dip Switch 1
in position A, press the CHECK pushbutton and
verify that the LED lights up. If the LED is off, the
battery must be replaced.
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PR 512/P
PR 512/PD
Signalling outputs
• Signalling output by means of closing contact.
A closing contact is available to signal relay trip
(K51/YO3).
The contact is of the bistable type and belongs to
a relay which keeps its sate even with a power cut
and until the RESET operation.
After protection trip and circuit-breaker opening,
the contact can be reset by means of the RESET
pushbutton on the front of the relay, ensuring one
of the following conditions:
a) 24 Vdc auxiliary voltage present (display lit);
b) circulating primary current higher than 0.2 x In
(display lit with indication of the circulating
current);
c) application of the TT2 unit to the TEST connec-
tor on the front of the release (optional acces-
sory).
N.B. This signalling contact is not enabled if a remote
circuit-breaker opening command is given. Resetting
takes place 1 s after the pushbutton is pressed.
• Microprocessor fault signalling output.
A closing contact is available to signal a perma-
nent fault in the microprocessor.
The contact is of the bistable type and belongs to
a relay which keeps the state even in the absence
of the power supply and until the RESET opera-
tion).
Technical data of the relay contacts
The signalling relay contacts have the following
electrical characteristics:
– maximum interrupted current 0.8 A
– maximum interrupted voltage 110 Vca/Vcc
– maximum interrupted load at 24 Vdc:
– inductive (L/R = 7 ms) 10 W
– resistive 24 W
– maximum interrupted load at 48 Vac:
– inductive (cosj = 0.4) 15 VA
– resistive 30 VA
– contact/contact insulation 500 Veff
– contact/coil insulation 1000 Veff
Measuring function
The liquid crystal display allows the most highly
loaded phase current to be shown (this measure-
ment is a function of the rated current of the CT set
by means of Dip Switches on the front of the unit).
When there is no auxiliary power supply, the
minimum value displayed is 0.21 x In single-
phase and 0.18 x In two-phase. With an auxiliary
power supply, it guarantees a minimum value
displayed of 0.05 x In. Under this value -LL- (Low
Load) is displayed.
Precision is 5% ± 1 LSD (Least Significant Digit)
for current values from 0.5 to 1.5 x In.
CHARACTERISTICS AND ORDERING CODES
Ordering codes
Protection relay
Description Code UXAB
PR 512/P (50-51) 399101001
PR 512/P (50-51-50N-51N) 399101002
PR 512/PD (50-5150N-51N + Dialogue) 399101003
TT2 test unit
Description Code UXAB
TT2 379602231
Opening solenoid (YO3)
Description Code UXAB
Solenoid for HD4 circuit-breaker 349700311
External toroidal transformer
Description Code UXAB
Toroid with closed core
internal diameter 110 mm - 50/1 A 379602301
Toroid with split core
internal diameter 110 mm - 50/1 A 379602302
PR 512/PD
with dialogue
TT2
test unit
Opening
solenoid YO3
External toroidal
transformer
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Protection functions 12
Protection against overcurrent (51) 12
Selection of threshold I> value 12
Selection of type of I> curve 12
Selection of t> trip time 13
Protection against instantaneous or delayed short-circuit (50) 13
Selection of I>> threshold value 13
Selection of t>> trip time 14
Rated and setting currents 14
PR512/P UNIT (50-51)
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t> = K x b
t> = K x
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I>
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PR512/P UNIT (50-51)
Protection functions
The PR512/P protection unit (50-51)
carries out two independent protec-
tion functions which can be ex-
cluded:
– 51 protection against overcurrent:
• 0.2 < I < 2 In (rms)
• 2 < I < 20 In (peak);
– 50 protection against instantane-
ous or delayed short-circuit
(operation on peak value).
Protection against overcurrent (51)
This function makes four different
groups of protection curves avail-
able, defined as follows (IEC255-3):
– definite time-delay
– normal inverse time-delay
– very inverse time-delay
– extremely inverse time-delay.
The following settings are possible:
• 32 threshold current values (I>) (1)
0.200 0.225 0.250 0.275
0.300 0.325 0.350 0.375
0.400 0.425 0.450 0.475
0.500 0.525 0.550 0.575
0.625 0.650 0.675
0.700 0.725 0.750 0.775
0.800 0.825 0.850 0.875
0.900 0.925 0.950 0.975
1.000 x In
OFF
(1) The unit guarantees non-entry into threshold for
currents under 1.05 x I> set and guarantees entry
into threshold for currents above 1.30 x I> set.
Selection of threshold I> value
Four different time-current relationships can be
selected.
Fixed time curve (b = 2)
For protection with definite time (DT), the trip time
is given by the following relationship:
Definite time-delay curves
For definite time-delay protection, the relationship
between trip time and overcurrent is given by the
following formula.
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t> trip time
k parameter set by the user to select the trip curve
a, b pair of parameters, depending on the type of
protection selectable
I fault current
I> trip threshold selectable by the user
The threshold value of this protection is indicated
by I>, whereas the relative trip time is indicated by
t>.
Start of timing is signalled by the ALARM LED
lighting up whereas circuit-breaker opening
having taken place is signalled on the front by the
magnetic flag I> I>>, turned to the yellow position.
To reset signalling, the FLAG RESET pushbutton
on the front of the release must be pressed,
ensuring one of the following conditions:
a) 24 Vdc auxiliary voltage present (display lit);
b) primary circulating current more than 0.2 x In
(display lit with indication of the circulating
current);
c) application of the TT2 unit to the TEST connec-
tor on the front of the release (optional acces-
sory).
Selection of threshold I> value
Setting of I> threshold is carried out by using the
Dip Switches (see page 13).
The sum of the values selected represents the
fraction of In which corresponds to I>.
32 threshold values are available, defined from
0.2 .... 1 x In with steps of 0.025 x In.
The protection can be excluded by positioning the
first Dip Switch in the OFF position.
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Parameters a and b can take on the following
values according to the curve selected.
• Normal inverse time-delay curve (NI):
a = 0.02 b = 0.14.
• Very inverse time-delay curve (VI):
a = 1 b = 13.5.
• Extremely inverse time-delay curve EI):
a = 2 b = 80.
Selection of t> trip time
The trip time of the protection is adjusted by using
the Dip Switches as shown in the figure.
By means of the Dip Switches, the value of K is set
which, when replaced in the previous relation-
ships, determines trip time t>.
The following settings are possible:
• 16 trip times (t>),
(K = 0.1...1.6 with steps of 0.1)
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
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1 Dip Switch for setting the trip threshold of protection
I>
2 Dip Switch for setting timing K of protection I>
3 Dip Switch for selecting the type of curve for
protection I>:
• DT curve with definite time
• NI curve with normal inverse time
• VI curve with very inverse time
• EI curve with extremely inverse time.
Protection against instantaneous or
delayed short-circuit (50)
This function makes a family of definite adjustable
time curves available, indicated by the symbol I>>.
The corresponding trip time is indicated by the
symbol t>>.
Start of timing is signalled by the ALARM LED
lighting up, whereas circuit-breaker opening is
signalled on the front by the magnetic flag I> I>>,
turned to the yellow position. To reset signalling,
the FLAG RESET pushbutton on the front of the
release must be pressed, ensuring one of the
following conditions:
a) 24 Vdc auxiliary voltage present (display lit);
b) primary circulating current higher than 0.2 x In
(display lit with indication of the circulating
current);
c) application of the TT2 unit to the TEST connec-
tor on the front of the release (optional acces-
sory).
Selection of I>> threshold value
Setting the I>> threshold is carried out by working
on the Dip Switches as shown in the figure below.
The sum of the values selected represents the
multiple of I> and corresponds to threshold I>>.
N.B. Even if protection I> is OFF, the first Dip Switch
takes on the value 0.2.
The following settings are possible:
• 16 threshold current values (I>>)
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5
7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5
12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 x I>
OFF
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The function of protection I>> has a single definite
curve adjustable to 31 values. The trip time of the
protection is set by using the Dip Switches as
shown in the figure.
The following settings are possible:
• 31 trip times (t>>),
(0.05...1.55 with steps of 0.05)
0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25
0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50
0.55 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75
0.80 0.85 0.90 0.95 1.00
1.05 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.25
1.30 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50
1.55 s
Caption
4 Dip Switch for adjusting the trip threshold of protec-
tion I>>.
5 Dip Switch for adjusting the trip time t>> if protection
I>>.
PR512/P UNIT (50-51)
Rated and setting currents
In = rated current of current transformer
I> = setting value of overload current (51)
I>> = setting value of short-circuit current (50)
Io> = setting value of earth fault current (first threshold) (51N)
Io>> = setting value of earth fault current (second threshold) (50N)
(1) If an external toroidal current transformer is used, recalculate the setting values according to its primary
rated current.
Current Protection functions
transformer (CT)
In I> I>> Io> Io