Panacea (351P)

The Panacea is based on the SEL 351R Relay and includes many
features only associated with substation class protection, offering
the optimum in the control and protection of distribution networks.

The Panacea includes:

» Advanced control and protection functions including directional

protection, voltage synchronisation, load encroachment logic and
underfrequency load shedding.
» An intelligent communications port for direct connection to a radio
or modem, eliminating the need for an additional Remote Terminal Unit
and so saving on the overall purchase price.

GVR Control and Diagnostics

Operation of the GVR actuator is through energy stored
in long life capacitors.
Protection
Uninterruptable Power Supply In addition to directional over current, earth fault and
The Panacea Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is sensitive earth fault auto-reclose protection, advanced
suitable for 120 vac. It includes a long life 24 volt lead directional earth fault algorithms allow the Panacea
acid battery for standby use, with temperature controlled to make an automatic selection of the best earth fault
charging and a battery test facility. directional element for the system conditions. Other
protection features such as load encroachment logic and
The UPS module monitors the auxiliary supply status,
underfrequency load shedding increase the functionality
operating characteristics and battery temperature
of the GVR to levels previously only available in complex
to ensure continuity of supply under all operating
substation schemes.
conditions.

Metering and Load Profile

The Power System Variables The power system variables including the volts, amps,
The line and residual currents are measured using CT's watts and vars, can be viewed in real time on the
located inside the GVR. The voltage on both sides Panacea front panel or remotely through the serial port.
of the GVR and the residual voltage are taken from It is also possible to average the current and voltage
internal capacitive dividers or external VT's. The output measurements over 5, 15, 30 or 60 minute periods to
of these transducers is produced in the Protection and produce a load profile. This can be stored in memory
Measurement module using a combination of high speed and later downloaded through the local or remote serial
analogue circuitry and digital signal processing. ports.
Event Reporting The Loop Scheme Control System (LSCS)
The Panacea can be set up to record various events The Loop Scheme Control System (LSCS) is used
such as loss of auxiliary power or a protection event. to automatically restrict permanent faults to a smaller
Up to 512 events can be stored in non-volatile memory, section of a distribution system, whilst maintaining supply
each one date and time-stamped. This is supported by a to the un-faulted sections. For a typical five recloser
separate oscillogram report showing up to thirty 15-cycle based Loop Scheme, a permanent fault anywhere on
or fifteen 30-cycle reports. either feeder should never result in the loss of more than
one third of the load on the affected feeder. Using the
power and flexibility of SELogic a customer specific logic
Local Control
scheme can be developed.
The Panacea local control panel offers the same basic
functionality as the Polarr - push-buttons are provided
for the standard auto-recloser functions, while separate The SEL-351R Recloser Control
keys and LED indication are used for the circuit breaker For recloser users whose policy it is to standardise
control. Local LED indication has been increased on the Schweitzer 351-R Protection and Control rather
to offer even greater operational and system status than the Panacea, then the option is available. The
information. SEL-351R Recloser Control combines traditional recloser
control functions with technologically advanced SEL
relaying features.
Remote Control
In the USA, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories provide
The Panacea controls, status indication, settings and
complete technical support for the entire control cabinet.
history are available remotely through one of 2 serial
ports on the back of the relay. It is possible to connect
directly to a radio or modem and to communicate with
a SCADA system using the DNP3.0 protocol. Space is
provided in the control box to mount a suitable radio or
modem and the UPS provides a 12 volt 0.5 amp fused
supply.

Capacitive Voltage Sensing (CVTs)

Located inside the GVR, these CVTs are a cost effective

method of measuring source and load voltage. They
can be used with the Panacea for direct voltage
measurement.
User friendly Windows based software for EZ
settings and history retrieval (above)

OTHER PROTECTION AND CONTROL OPTIONS

» Polarr » VISIONr
The Polarr offers full auto-reclose protection and control The VISIONr is a high specification relay dedicated to
functionality, for stand alone applications and utilises a the protection and control of outdoor overhead line circuit
lithium battery to eliminate the requirement for a pole- breakers and this coupled with its in built RTU offers one
mounted auxiliary supply. of the most cost effective solutions on the market today.

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Version 01 - Oct 2006. The design and manufacture of our products are subject to constant review, therefore slight variations may occur between the details given and the equipment supplied.