Generator G1 Relay Protection

Description of Operation

By Chris Werstiuk, Valence Electrical Training Services

1. Introduction
This document has been created to explain the protection settings and application for the 120MW
generator [G1] installed at the Dennison Power Station. The generator has the following nameplate
data:

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Table of Contents

Generator G1 Relay Protection ....................................................................................................... 1 

Description of Operation................................................................................................................. 1 
1.  Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 1 
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2 
2.  Manufacturer’s Specifications ................................................................................................. 5 
3.  Power System Specifications ................................................................................................... 8 
A. Generator Relays ............................................................................................................................... 8 
B. Instrument Transformers ................................................................................................................... 8 
C. Generator Step-Up Transformer ....................................................................................................... 9 
D. Power System.................................................................................................................................... 9 
4.  General Relay Principles ....................................................................................................... 10 
5.  Global Settings....................................................................................................................... 11 
A. M-3425A Settings ........................................................................................................................... 11 
a)  M-3425A System Settings - Setup System Menu .................................................................................... 11 
b)  M-3425A I/O Setup - Setup System Menu .............................................................................................. 12 
c)  M-3425A Output Seal-In Time - Setup System Menu............................................................................. 12 
d)  Set Date & Time ...................................................................................................................................... 12 
B. SEL-300G Settings ......................................................................................................................... 13 
a)  SEL-300G Global Settings (SET G) ........................................................................................................ 13 
b)  SEL-300G Group 1 Settings (SET).......................................................................................................... 13 
c)  Set Date & Time ...................................................................................................................................... 15 
6.  Protection Settings ................................................................................................................. 16 
A. Phase Distance (21) Protection ....................................................................................................... 16 
a)  21#1 Phase Distance Settings .................................................................................................................. 16 
b)  21#2 Phase Distance Settings .................................................................................................................. 17 
c)  M-3425A 21: Phase Distance #1 Setpoints .............................................................................................. 18 
d)  M-3425A 21: Phase Distance #2 Setpoints .............................................................................................. 18 
e)  SEL-300G 21 Mho Element Settings ...................................................................................................... 19 
B. Volts/Hertz (24) Protection ............................................................................................................. 20 
a)  24-Alarm Settings .................................................................................................................................... 20 
b)  M-3425 24: Volts/Hertz Overexcitation Definite Time #1 Settings ........................................................ 21 
c)  SEL-300G 24 Element Settings - Level 1 ................................................................................................ 21 
d)  24-Trip Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 22 
e)  M-3425 24: Volts/Hertz Overexcitation Inverse Time Settings............................................................... 23 
f)  M-3425 24: Volts/Hertz Overexcitation Definite Time #2 Settings ....................................................... 24 
g)  SEL-300G 24 Element Settings - Level 2 ................................................................................................ 24 
C. Phase Undervoltage (27) Protection ............................................................................................... 26 
a)  M-3425A 27#1 Phase Undervoltage Settings .......................................................................................... 27 
b)  M-3425A 27#2 Phase Undervoltage Settings .......................................................................................... 27 
c)  SEL-300G 27 Element Settings - 27PP1 ................................................................................................ 28 
d)  SEL-300G 27 Element Settings - 27PP2 ................................................................................................ 29 

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D. 100% Stator Earth (27TH, 27TN, or 64G2) Protection Settings .................................................... 30 
a)  M-3425A 27TN#1 Third Harmonic Undervoltage, Neutral Settings....................................................... 32 
b)  SEL-300G 64G Element Settings – 64G2............................................................................................... 33 
E. Reverse Power (32) Protection ....................................................................................................... 34 
a)  M-3425A 32#1 Directional Power Settings ............................................................................................. 34 
b)  SEL-300G 32 Element Settings .............................................................................................................. 35 
F. Loss-of-Field (40) Protection .......................................................................................................... 36 
a)  M-3425A 40#1: Loss-of-field Settings .................................................................................................... 38 
b)  M-3425A 40#2: Loss-of-field Settings .................................................................................................... 39 
c)  SEL-300G 40 Element Settings .............................................................................................................. 40 
G. Unbalance Overcurrent (46) Settings .............................................................................................. 41 
a)  46-Alarm Settings .................................................................................................................................... 41 
b)  M-3425 46: Negative Sequence Overcurrent Definite Time Settings...................................................... 41 
c)  SEL-300G 46 Element Level 1 Settings .................................................................................................. 41 
d)  46-Trip Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 42 
e)  M-3425 46: Negative Sequence Overcurrent Inverse Time Settings ....................................................... 42 
f)  SEL-300G 46 Element Level 2 Settings .................................................................................................. 43 
H. Breaker-failure (50BF) Protection .................................................................................................. 44 
a)  M-3425A 50BF: Breaker-failure Settings ................................................................................................ 44 
b)  SEL-300G 50BF Breaker-failure Settings .............................................................................................. 45 
I.  Inadvertent-Energization (50/27) Protection................................................................................... 46 
a)  M-3425A 50/27: Inadvertent Energizing Settings ................................................................................... 47 
b)  SEL-300G Inadvertent Energizing Settings ............................................................................................ 47 
J.  Phase Undervoltage (59) Protection ............................................................................................... 49 
a)  M-3425A 59#1 Phase Undervoltage Settings .......................................................................................... 50 
b)  M-3425A 59#2 Phase Undervoltage Settings .......................................................................................... 50 
c)  SEL-300G 59 Element Settings - 59PP1 ................................................................................................ 51 
d)  SEL-300G 59 Element Settings - 59PP2 ................................................................................................ 52 
K. Neutral Overvoltage (59N or 64G1) Protection Settings ................................................................ 53 
a)  M-3425A 59N: Neutral Overvoltage Settings ......................................................................................... 54 
b)  SEL-300G 64G Element Settings – 64G1............................................................................................... 54 
L. Loss-of-Potential (60, 60FL, 60LOP) Settings ............................................................................... 55 
a)  M-3425 60FL: VT Fuse Loss Detection Settings .................................................................................... 55 
b)  SEL-300G 60-Alarm Settings .................................................................................................................. 56 
M.  Out-Of-Step / Loss-Of-Synchronism (78) Protection Settings ............................................... 57 
a)  M-3425A 78: Out of Step Settings........................................................................................................... 59 
b)  SEL-300G 78 Element Settings .............................................................................................................. 60 
N. Under/Over Frequency (81) Protection........................................................................................... 61 
a)  M-3425A Under/Over Frequency Settings - 81#1 ................................................................................... 62 
b)  M-3425A Under/Over Frequency Settings - 81#2 ................................................................................... 62 
c)  M-3425A Under/Over Frequency Settings - 81#3 ................................................................................... 62 
d)  M-3425A Under/Over Frequency Settings - 81#4 ................................................................................... 63 
e)  SEL-300G 81 Element Settings .............................................................................................................. 63 
O. Phase Differential (87) Protection Settings ..................................................................................... 65 
a)  M-3425A 87: Phase Differential Current Settings ................................................................................... 65 
b)  SEL-300G 87 Element Settings .............................................................................................................. 66 

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7.  Display Settings ..................................................................................................................... 67 
A. SEL-300G Global Settings.............................................................................................................. 67 
8.  Event Recording Settings ...................................................................................................... 70 
A. M-3425A Settings ........................................................................................................................... 70 
a)  Relay / Sequence of Events Recorder Settings ........................................................................................ 70 
b)  Relay / Setup Oscillograph Recorder Settings ......................................................................................... 70 
B. SEL-300G Settings ......................................................................................................................... 71 
a)  SEL-300G Global Settings....................................................................................................................... 71 
b)  SEL-300G Report Settings....................................................................................................................... 71 
c)  SEL-300G Group 1 Settings .................................................................................................................... 72 
9.  Control and Logic Settings .................................................................................................... 75 
A. M-3425A Settings ........................................................................................................................... 75 
B. SEL-300G Settings ......................................................................................................................... 75 
a)  SEL-300G Global Settings....................................................................................................................... 76 
c)  SEL-300G Group 1 Settings .................................................................................................................... 76 

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2. Manufacturer’s Specifications
The manufacturer provided the following specifications regarding the generator’s capabilities:
Descriptions  Rated @ 40.0°C  Curve A @ 15.0°C  Curve B @ 10.0°C 
Apparent Power (MVA)  133.3  160.0  165.3 
Active Power (MW)  120.0  144.1  148.8 
Power Factor / Frequency  0.85 / 60  0.85 / 60  0.85 / 60 
Stator Current (kA)  5.578  6.694  6.917 
Rated Voltage (kV)  13.8  13.8  13.8 
Cold Air Temperature  40.0  15.0  10.0 
Voltage Range (%)  ‐5.0 / +5.0 
Type of Excitation  Stationary 
Standard  ANSI /IEC 
Insulation Class B  B 
 
Stator Winding 
Type of Cooling  Indirect 
Cooling Medium  Air 
Heat Loss Dissipated at Rated Load  222.4 kW 

Stator Core 
Type of Cooling  Radial 
Cooling Medium  Air 
Heat Loss Dissipated at Rated Load  237.0 kW 

Rotor Winding 
Type of Cooling  Direct Radial 
Cooling Medium  Air 
Heat Loss Dissipated at Rated Load  287.7 kW 
Stator Winging – Slot Temperature Rise  62.8°K 
Rotor Winding – Average Temperature rise  71.1°K 
 

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Efficiencies 
Descriptions  Rated At  Curve A   Curve B 
Output (MVA)  133.3  160.0  165.3 
Power Factor  0.85  0.85  0.85 
Cold Gas Temperature (°C)  40.0  15.0  10.0 
Stationary – 100% Load  98.46%  98.47%  98.46% 
Stationary – 75% Load  98.32%  98.42%  98.43% 
Stationary – 50% Load  97.88%  98.11%  98.15% 
Stationary – 25% Load  96.32%  96.85%  96.94% 

Output and Allowable Load Unbalance 
Continuous Load Unbalance – Permissible I2  10% 
Short Time (K=I22t)  30 
Output at Deviating Cold Air Temperature  ΔT = 0.8% / °K 
Output Limit with 1 Cooler Section Out of Service  67% 
Output at CosΘ = 0 – Under‐Excited (MVAR)  58.5 
Output at CosΘ = 0 – Over‐Excited (MVAR)  91.3 
Output at CosΘ = 0 – Over‐Excited – Curve A (15°C) (MVAR)   109.6 
Output at CosΘ = 0 – Over‐Excited – Curve B (10°C) (MVAR)   91.3 

Generator – Exciter Currents and Voltages 
Rated @ 40.0°C  Curve A @ 15.0°C  Curve B @ 10.0°C 
Generator Load  Current  Field  Current  Field  Current  Field 
(A)  Voltage (V) (A)  Voltage (V) (A)  Voltage (V)
No Load  298  142  ‐  ‐  ‐  ‐ 
125% Load  1011  480  ‐  ‐  ‐  ‐ 
100% Load  822  391  970  459  1003  476 
75% Load  662  314  ‐  ‐  ‐  ‐ 
50% Load  519  247  ‐  ‐  ‐  ‐ 
25% Load  395  188  ‐  ‐  ‐  ‐ 

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Reactances Base MVA = 125MVA 
D‐Axis Sub‐Transient  XD'' UNSAT  19.3%  XD'' SAT  15.6% 
D‐Axis Transient  XD' UNSAT  27.2%  XD' SAT  24.5% 
D‐Axis Synchronous  XD UNSAT  206.8%  ‐  ‐ 
Q‐Axis Sub‐Transient  XQ'' UNSAT  21.2%  XQ'' SAT  17.2% 
Q‐Axis Transient  XQ' UNSAT  51.3%  XQ' SAT  46.1% 
Q‐Axis Synchronous  XQ UNSAT  196.4%  ‐  ‐ 
Negative Phase Sequence  X2 UNSAT  20.3%  X2 SAT  16.4% 
Zero Phase Sequence  X0  10.9%  ‐  ‐ 
Potier  Xp  26.8%  ‐  ‐ 
Stator Leakage  XSLG  15.1%  ‐  ‐ 
No Load Short Circuit Ratio SAT.  0.57 

Time Constants 
D‐Axis Sub‐Transient  TD'' Short Circuit  0.031s  TDO'' No‐Load  0.045s 
D‐Axis Transient  TD' Short Circuit  0.873s  TDO' No‐Load  7.150s 
Q‐Axis Sub‐Transient  TQ'' Short Circuit  0.068s  TQO'' No‐Load  0.150s 
Q‐Axis Transient  TQ' Short Circuit  0.534s  TQO' No‐Load  2.500s 
DC Time Constraint  TA  0.030s     

Resistances 
Of Stator Windings @ 20°C  RA20  0.001674Ω 
Of Rotor Windings @ 20°C  RF20  0.3501Ω 
Positive‐sequence  R1  0.367% 
Inverse Sequence  R2  3.201% 
Null Sequence  R0  0.267% 
 
Reactive Capability Curve 

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3. Power System Specifications

A. Generator Relays
Two generator protection relays from two different manufacturers have been chosen to provide
redundant protection for the generator. The generator relay details are:

Beckwith Electric Company M‐3425A  Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories  
  SEL‐300G 
Model Number = M‐3425A#8736  Model Number = 0300G30H425XX4X 
Frequency = 60Hz  Output Contacts = 7 
Output Contacts = 23  Input Contacts = 6 
Input Contacts = 14  Logic Input Voltage = 125VDC 
Aux = 125VDC  Rated Current Inputs = 5A, Nom 
Com 2 = Ethernet  Power Supply 1  = 125/250VDC 
Rated Voltage Inputs = 60 – 140 VAC   
Rated Current Inputs = 5A, Nom 
Power Supply 1  = 85 – 165VAC/DC 
Power Supply 2 = 85 – 165VAC/DC 
 

B. Instrument Transformers
The generator is connected to the power system via the following instrument transformers:

 G1-PT = Two Delta-connected PTs with a 120:1 ratio [14400:120V] connected to the
generator terminals.
 G1-CTN = Three Wye-connected C800 CTs installed around the generator neutral
conductors with a 1600:1 ratio [8000:5A].
 G1-NPT = One single-phase power transformer connected between the generator neutral star
point and ground to provide a high-impedance ground connection. The PT ratio is 31.75
[7620:240V] with a secondary resistor connected across its secondary terminals.
 52-G1-CT = Three Wye-connected C800 CTs installed around the generator circuit breaker
phase conductors with a 1600:1 ratio [8000:5A].

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C. Generator Step-Up Transformer

The generator is connected to a Generator Step-Up Transformer [GSU] with the following
specifications:

 Designation = GSU1
 Type = ONAN/ONAF/ONAF
 MVA = 130 / 175 / 215 MVA
 Primary Volts = 148,600 V
 Secondary Volts = 13,800 V
 Number of Taps = 5
 Impedance [Tap3] = 12.29 %Z
a
A
c
 Connection Type: Yd1 C B b

Therefore, the transformer impedances are:

The transformer impedance in ohms at 13.8kV  The transformer impedance measured by 
is:  the relay  in ohms is: 
   
kVBASE2  Z% Z  CT Ratio
Z(Ω)  ZSEC (Ω)  PRI
100  MVABASE PT Ratio
0.18  1600
13.82  12.29 ZSEC (Ω)   
Z(Ω)    120
100  130
ZSEC (Ω)  2.40
Z(Ω)  0.18

D. Power System
A power system model was created, and the positive-sequence power system impedance was
calculated to be 0.15225Ω @ 80.00°. The power system impedance measured by the relay will
be:

Z  CT Ratio
ZSEC (Ω)  PRI
PT Ratio
0.15225 @80.00 1600
ZSEC (Ω)   
120
Z(Ω)  2.03 @80.00

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4. General Relay Principles

The generator protection provided by these relays fall into the following categories:
 Some of the elements inside the relay [21, 24, 27, 32, 40, 46, 50/27, 59, 78, and 81] are set to
detect problems with the generator or power system that can potentially harm the generator,
but the protective element will operate before generator damage can occur. Any of these trips
should open the generator circuit breaker to isolate the generator from the power system, but
the generator should remain energized, which will allow the operators to re-synchronize the
generator after the problem has been corrected. The operators will also receive a normally-
open (NO) trip signal through the SCADA system so they can evaluate the situation and
respond accordingly.
 The following elements inside the relays [27TN, 59N, and 87] indicate a possible problem
inside the generator. These elements will trip a generator lockout relay that will:
o open the generator circuit breaker,
o open the generator’s excitation circuit breaker,
o send a shutdown signal to the generator’s prime mover, and
o send a normally-open trip signal to the operators via a SCADA system.
 A breaker-failure scheme [50BF] will start timing when any of the internal relay trip
elements operate when the circuit breaker is closed. The circuit breaker will be considered
closed if the 52b contact connected to the relay opens, OR any measured phase current
through the circuit breaker is greater than 0.50 secondary amps. The breaker-failure scheme
will seal itself in when any trip is received. If the circuit breaker does not open [52b contact
closes or all phase currents drop below 0.50 secondary amps] within 0.17 seconds after the
trip signal is detected, the relay will operate an 86BF-Lockout relay, which will trip all
circuit breakers directly connected to the generator circuit breaker to isolate the generator
from the rest of the power system. The breaker-failure scheme will disarm itself if the
generator circuit breaker opens within 0.17s after a trip signal is detected.
 The relay will send a normally-closed [NC] alarm signal to the SCADA system if an over-
excitation [24], unbalance overcurrent [46], or fuse problem [60] is detected.
 All aspects of the enabled protective elements and control functions should be recorded in
the relay’s sequence of event report to assist maintenance and troubleshooting personnel.
 All protective elements should have clear targets or messages on the front panel of the relay
to help operators determine what caused a generator trip.
 All settings are based on the generator manufacturer’s supplied data, IEEE recommendations
in IEEE Guide for AC Generator Protection, IEEE Std C37.102 ™ -2006(R2012), and
NERC requirements for the Western Interconnection in Standard PRC-024-2 — Generator
Frequency and Voltage Protective Relay Settings.

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5. Global Settings
The following general settings should be applied to the protection relays to ensure they adequately
protects the generator and power system:

A. M-3425A Settings
a) M-3425A System Settings - Setup System Menu
The following settings should be applied to ensure the relay properly interprets the signals
from the power system:

 The “Nominal Voltage” sets the nominal generator voltage [13,800V] through the PTs
[120:1], which should be 115.0V [13,800V / 120] phase-phase [P-P] secondary volts
because the PTs are Delta connected.
 The “Nominal Current” sets the nominal generator current [5,578A] through the CTs
[1,600:1], which should be 3.49A [5,578A / 1600] secondary amps.
 The “Phase Rotation” of the generator and power system is ABC, as shown on the single-
line and three-line drawings.
 The “59/27 Magnitude Select” setting should be RMS to ensure maximum metering
inside the relay, which will add additional time delays for some non-time sensitive
elements.
 The “50DT Split Phase Diff” setting is disabled because no split phase conductors are
available to monitor.
 The “Delta-Y Transform” setting should be Delta-AC to match the transformer
nameplate’s phase shift specification [Yd1] and nameplate images:

a
A
c
C B    b 
 
 The “V.T. Configuration” setting should be “Line to Line” to reflect the Delta-connected
PTs.
 The “V.T. Phase Ratio” should be 120.0 to match the 14,400:120V PTs connected to the
relay.
 The “V.T. Neutral Ratio” should be 31.8 to match the 7,620:240V neutral grounding
transformer connected to the relay. The actual ratio [31.75:1] has been rounded up to
31.8V because the relay only allows one decimal point.
 The “V.T. VX Ratio” is 1.0 because there is nothing connected to the VX terminals and
this setting cannot be disabled.

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 The “C.T. Phase Ratio” should be 1600 to match the 8000:5 CTs connected to the IA, IB,
and IC terminals on the relay, which should be the CTs installed on the generator circuit
breaker.
 The “C.T. Neutral Ratio” should be 1600 to match the 8000:5 CTs connected to the Ia,
Ib, and Ic terminals on the relay, which should be the CTs installed around the generator
neutral conductors.

b) M-3425A I/O Setup - Setup System Menu

The following settings should be applied to ensure the relay properly interprets the input
and output signals from the power system:

 All of the “Input Active State” input settings should be “Close” to match normal
functionality.
 All of the “Latched Outputs” settings should be blank because none of the output relays
on the relay should latch.
 All of the “Pulsed Outputs” settings should be blank because this application does not use
pulsed outputs.

c) M-3425A Output Seal-In Time - Setup System Menu

All of the “Relay Output Seal-In Time (Cycles)” settings should be set to 15 cycles, which
means that all outputs should stay closed at least 15 cycles after the element that caused the
trip resets. Relay output contacts can be damaged when they open while under load, and
this setting is applied to allow external devices to open the 125VDC control circuit before
the relay contact can open.

d) Set Date & Time

The relay tester should make sure the M-3425A clock is turned on and set at the correct
date and time to ensure all event records are properly recorded and can be compared to
other recording devices during troubleshooting tasks.

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B. SEL-300G Settings
a) SEL-300G Global Settings (SET G)
 The FNOM (Nominal Frequency) setting should be “60” Hz to match the nominal
generator and power system frequency.
 The PHROT (Phase Rotation) setting should be “ABC” to match the phase rotation of the
generator and power system, as shown on the single-line and three-line drawings.
 The DELTA_Y (Phase Potential Connection) setting should be “D” to reflect the Delta-
connected PTs.
 The TGR (Group Change Delay) can be any value because the group settings inside the
relay are disabled.
 The SS1 (Group 1 Select Input) setting should be “1” to ensure that the relay always stays
in Group 1 because only Group 1 settings have been set to protect the generator.
 The SS2 (Group 2 Select Input) setting should be “0” to ensure that the Group 2 settings
are never applied because they are set to default settings and will not protect the
generator correctly.
 All IN#0#D (Input Debounce time) settings should be “0.5” cycles to ensure that an input
has been closed for at least 0.5 cycles before it will be considered ON in the relay’s logic.
These settings will prevent nuisance operations caused by chattering contacts.

b) SEL-300G Group 1 Settings (SET)

 The RID (Relay Identifier) setting should be “G1_SEL-300G” to match the lamacoid
above the relay, the designation for this relay on all drawings, and the designation of all
of this relay’s coordination curves in the coordination and arc flash study.
 The ID (Terminal Identifier) setting should be “DENNISON SUBSTATION” to match
the substation the relay is installed in. All drawing should reflect this location.
 The CTR (Phase (IA,IB,IC) CT Ratio) setting should be “1600” to match the 8000:5 CTs
connected to the IA, IB, and IC terminals on the relay, which should be the CTs installed
around the generator neutral conductors.
 The CTRD (Differential (IA87,IB87,IC87) CT Ratio) setting should be “1600” to match
the 8000:5 CTs connected to the IA87, IB87, and IC87 terminals on the relay, which
should be the CTs installed on the generator circuit breaker.
 The CTRN (Neutral (IN) CT Ratio) setting should be “1600” to stop errors from
appearing in the SEL AcSELerator QuickSet software. This input is not used and can be
any value the software/relay will accept.
 The PTR (Phase (VA,VB,VC) PT Ratio) setting should be “120.0” to match the
14,400:120V PTs connected to the relay.

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 The PTRN (Neutral (VN) PT Ratio) setting should be “31.75” to match the 7,620:240V
neutral grounding transformer connected to the relay.
 The PTRS (Synch. Voltage (VS) PT Ratio) is set at “120”, but it can be any value
because this input is not used in this application.
 The VNOM (Nominal Machine Voltage) setting sets the nominal generator voltage
[13,800V] through the PTs [120:1], which should be “115.0” V [13,800V / 120] phase-
phase [P-P] secondary volts because the PTs are Delta connected.
 The INOM (Nominal Current) sets the nominal generator current [5,578A] through the
CTs [1,600:1], which should be 3.49A [5,578A / 1600] secondary amps. However, the
relay only allows one decimal point for this setting, so it has been rounded up to “3.5” A.
 The Z1CMP (Zone 1 XFMR Comp Angle) and the Z2CMP (Zone 2 XFMR Comp
Angle) setting should be “-30” to match the transformer nameplate’s phase shift
a
A
c
specification [Yd1] and nameplate images: C B b
 The 50LP (Load Detection Phase Pickup) setting should be set at the minimum possible
level, which is 0.25A in the SEL-300G relay. Therefore, the 50L Word Bit will turn ON
if the measured primary load current flowing in any phase is greater than 400 primary
amps [0.25 x CTR = 0.25 x 1600].
 The IN101 input is connected to a generator circuit breaker 52b contact. Therefore, the
52A setting should be “!IN101”, which means the relay will think the generator circuit
breaker is closed when no input signal is measured on IN101.
 The TRIP1 logic is used for all faults that should isolate the generator from the power
system by opening the generator circuit breaker. A generator shutdown signal should not
be sent so that the operators can bring the generator back online immediately after the
problem that caused the trip is corrected. The TRIP1 logic will stay latched until the
ULTR1 logic turns ON [or resolves to the TRUE]. The ULTR1 setting should be “3PO”,
which will keep the TRIP1 output logic latched until the 52A input turns OFF AND the
measured load current (50L) is less than 400 amps. This ensures that the generator circuit
breaker opens before the TRIP1 signal disappears.
 The TRIP2 logic is used for all elements that detect a problem inside the generator. The
TRIP2 signal should: open the generator circuit breaker to isolate the generator from the
power system, open the generator excitation breaker to minimize the amount of damage
created while the generator is offline, and send a shutdown signal to the prime mover to
minimize the damage caused while the generator spins at rated speed. The TRIP2 logic
will stay latched until the ULTR2 logic turns ON [or resolves to the TRUE]. The ULTR2
setting should be “!TR2” to ensure the TRIP2 output stays latched until the problem

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disappears. This setting is used instead of 3PO because the generator’s magnetic field can
cause damage during an internal fault when it is offline, but energized.
 OUT101 is connected to the generator circuit breaker trip coil and its logic setting is
“TRIP1”, which means the generator circuit breaker should operate when TRIP1 turns
on.
 OUT102 is connected to the generator lockout relay, which will: open the generator
circuit breaker, open the generator excitation breaker, and send a shutdown signal to the
prime mover. The OUT102 logic setting is “TRIP2”, which means the generator lockout
relay should operate when TRIP2 turns on.
 OUT103 is connected to a normally-open SCADA input signal that will warn the
operators when any protective element inside the relay operates. The OUT103 logic
setting is “TRIP1 + TRIP2”, which means the SCADA system should send an alarm to
the operators when TRIP1 OR TRIP2 turns ON.
 OUT105 is connected to a breaker-fail lockout relay, which will open all circuit breakers
connected to the generator circuit breaker when OUT105 operates. The OUT105 logic
setting is “SV9T”, which means that OUT105 will operate when the SELogic Variable #9
turns on longer than the SV9PU time delay. The SV9 logic setting should create a
breaker-fail scheme, as described in the breaker-fail section of this document.
 OUT107 is connected to a SCADA alarm that will warn the operators when one of the
following abnormal system conditions are detected: Over-Excitation (24), Current
Unbalance (46), or PT Fuse problem (60). The SCADA system is expecting a normally-
closed contact, so a NOT symbol “!” was added in front of each of the elements in the
logic “!24D1T * !46Q1T * !SV2T” [SV2T adds a time delay to the 60LOP Word Bit and
ensures it doesn’t operate under normal operating conditions, as described later in this
document] with AND symbols between each element to create a virtual NC contact
because the relay was ordered with physical NO contacts.
 The SER1 equation should include the 50L, IN101, 52A, TRIP1, 3PO, TRIP2, TR2,
OUT101, OUT102, OUT103, OUT105, and OUT107 Word Bits to ensure future
personnel have as much data as possible when troubleshooting.

c) Set Date & Time

The relay tester should make sure the SEL-300G is set at the correct date and time to
ensure all event records are properly recorded and can be compared to other recording
devices during troubleshooting tasks.

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6. Protection Settings
A. Phase Distance (21) Protection
The phase distance protection element is used as backup protection to isolate the generator from
a power system fault when all of the power system protective relays have failed to operate. This
relay will apply two zones of protection. Zone-1 should operate if a fault is detected inside the
GSU for longer than 20 cycles. Zone-2 should operate if a nearby power system fault is detected
for longer than 45 cycles.

a) 21#1 Phase Distance Settings

The transformer impedance [2.40Ω] was calculated in Section 3, Part C of this document.
The CTs connected to the relay are rated C800, which means they have a 10% accuracy
class up to 20x their rating. Therefore, the Zone-1 Pickup setting should be 90% of the
measured transformer impedance to ensure that the zone does not over-reach into the
power system, which could cause a mis-coordination with the power system relays.
Therefore, the Circle Diameter setting should be 2.16Ω [2.40Ω x 0.90].

No offset is required because the PTs are located at the generator output terminals, which is
the zero point for the impedance element.

The transformer is almost a perfect inductive machine, so the expected maximum torque
angle for a fault inside the transformer will be near 90°. Therefore, the Impedance Angle
setting for this element should be set at 89°.

The expected clearing time for the next upstream relay is 6 cycles, so the Zone-1 time
delay should be set at 20 cycles to ensure that the upstream relays have plenty of time to
operate.

The 21#1-Element should isolate the generator from the power system by opening the
generator circuit breaker and send a trip notification to the operators via SCADA.

The 21#1-Element should only operate when the generator circuit breaker is closed.
Impedance elements use voltage in their calculations, so the 21#1-Element should also be
blocked if a PT problem is detected.

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b) 21#2 Phase Distance Settings

The transformer impedance [2.40Ω] was calculated in Section 3, Part C of this document.
The power system impedance was calculated to be [2.03Ω @ 80°], as reported in Section
3, Part D of this document. Therefore, the measured impedance from the generator
terminals through the power system is 4.41Ω @ 85.42° [2.40Ω @ 90° + 2.03Ω @ 80°
added vectorally]. The CTs connected to the relay are rated C800, which means they have
a 10% accuracy class up to 20x their rating. Therefore, the Zone-2 Pickup setting should be
90% of the combined impedance to ensure that the zone does not over-reach beyond the
power system, which could cause a mis-coordination with the power system relays. The
power system impedance is a calculation, so the relay setting also includes an extra 5%
error to compensate for the power system calculation errors. Therefore, the Circle Diameter
setting should be 3.75Ω [4.41Ω x 0.85].

No offset is required because the PTs are located at the generator output terminals, which is
the zero point for the impedance element.

The Impedance Angle setting for this element should match the sum of the transformer
impedance and power system impedance [85.42°].

The maximum clearing time for all power system relays is 30 cycles, so the Zone 2 time
delay should be set at 45 cycles to ensure that the power system relays have plenty of time
to operate.

The 21#2-Element should isolate the generator from the power system by opening the
generator circuit breaker and send a trip notification to the operators via SCADA.

The 21#2-Element should only operate when the generator circuit breaker is closed.
Impedance elements use voltage in their calculations, so the 21#2-Element should also be
blocked is a PT problem is detected.

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c) M-3425A 21: Phase Distance #1 Setpoints

The M-3425A 21#1-Element settings should be:

 Circle Diameter = 2.2Ω [rounded up because the relay only allows one decimal place]
 Offset = 0.0 ohm
 Impedance Angle = 89°
 Load Encr. Angle = N/A [not required by application]
 Load Encr. R Reach = N/A [not required by application]
 Time Delay = 20 Cycles
 Overcurrent Supervision = N/A [not required by application]
 Out of Step Block = Disabled [not required by application]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = FL, IN1 [FL will block the element if a fuse problem is detected and
IN1 will block the element when the generator circuit breaker is open]

d) M-3425A 21: Phase Distance #2 Setpoints

 Circle Diameter = 3.8Ω [rounded up because the relay only allows one decimal place]
 Offset = 0.0 ohm
 Impedance Angle = 85° [rounded down because the relay does not allow decimal places]
 Load Encr. Angle = N/A [not required by application]
 Load Encr. R Reach = N/A [not required by application]
 Time Delay = 45 Cycles
 Overcurrent Supervision = N/A [not required by application]
 Out of Step Block = Disabled [not required by application]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = FL, IN1 [FL will block the element if a fuse problem is detected, and
IN1 will block the element when the generator circuit breaker is open]

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e) SEL-300G 21 Mho Element Settings

 EBUP (Enable Backup System Protection) = D [Turns 21-Element protection on]
 Z1R (Zone 1 Phs Dist Reach) = 2.2Ω [21#1 pickup setting rounded up]
 Z1O (Zone 1 Phs Distance Offset) = 0.0 ohm
 MTA1 (Zone 1 Max Torque Ang) = 89° [21#1 MTA setting]
 Z1CMP (Zone 1 XFMR Comp Angle) = -30 [See Section 5., B., b)]
 Z1D (Zone 1 Phs Distance Time Delay) = 0.33 seconds [21#1 time delay setting = 20
cycles / 60 cycles]
 Z2R (Zone 2 Phs Dist Reach) = 3.8Ω [21#2 pickup setting rounded up]
 Z2O (Zone 2 Phs Distance Offset) = 0.0 ohm
 MTA2 (Zone 2 Max Torque Ang) = 85° [21#2 angle rounded down]
 Z2CMP (Zone 2 XFMR Comp Angle) = -30 [See Section 5., B., b)]
 Z2D (Zone 1 Phs Distance Time Delay) = 0.75 seconds [21#2 time delay setting = 45
cycles / 60 cycles]
 MPF (Minimum Power Factor) = OFF [Not required by application]
 MXLD (Maximum Generator Load) = 3.0 [Not required by application, but there is no
disable option. Therefore, it is set above the maximum expected load the generator can
produce.]
 21PTC (21P Element Torque Control) = 52A * !60LOP [The 21-Zones can only operate
if the generator circuit breaker is closed AND no PT problem is detected]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = 21P1T + 21P2T
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via NO contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = /21P1P + /21P2P [To trigger an oscillography report
when the element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event
when it picks up, not when it drops out.]
 SET1 (Set Latch Bit 1) = 21P1T + 21P2T [LT1 will be used to display a message on the
front panel when the 21-Element operates]
 RST1 (Reset Latch Bit 1) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 ALIAS1 (Relay Word Bit Alias 1) = LT1 SYS_BACKUP_TRIP TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT1 as SYS_BACKUP_TRIP in the SER]
 DP1 (Display Point 1) = LT1 [To display a message on the front panel after 21-Element
operates until the target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP1_1 (Display Point 1 Label) = SYS BACKUP TRIP [Message displayed on front
panel after 21-Element operates until the target reset command is issued]
 DP1_0 (Display Point 1 Label) = NA [No message unless a 21-Element operates]
 SER1 (Sequential Events Recorder 1) = … 21P1P,21P1T,21PTC,LT1,21P2P,21P2T

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B. Volts/Hertz (24) Protection

Volts/Hertz protection ensures the generator is not over-excited beyond its capabilities. The
generator can be overexcited by raising the voltage without a corresponding rise in frequency,
or lowering the frequency without a corresponding drop in voltage. The following graph
represents the generator’s excitation damage curve, which indicates that damage will occur if
the generator volts/hertz value is greater than 111% of nominal.

This application will include a 24-Alarm to warn the operators when an over-excitation is
detected for longer than 10 seconds, which should prevent nuisance alarms and give them a
chance to correct the problem before the relay trips.

The 24-Element trip protection will be applied using combined inverse- and definite-time
elements, as recommended by the IEEE. The 24-Trip elements should operate the circuit
breaker below the equipment damage curve to protect the generator.

a) 24-Alarm Settings
Most generators can tolerate up to 105% over-excitation without problems. Therefore, the
24-Alarm element will be set to pick up if the measured excitation [volts/hertz] exceeds
105% of nominal [115V/60Hz].

The 24-Alarm will operate the normally-closed (NC) SCADA alarm contact if an over-
excitation is detected for longer than 10s.

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The 24-Elements use voltage to detect excitation, so the 24-Alarm will be blocked if the
relay detects a PT problem.

b) M-3425 24: Volts/Hertz Overexcitation Definite Time #1 Settings

The 24-Definite Time #1-Element settings will create the 24-Alarm characteristic and
should have the following settings:

 Pickup = 105%
 Time Delay = 600 cycles [10s x 60Hz]
 Outputs = 7 [Opens the NC Alarm contact via the Output 7 NC contacts on the relay]
 Blocking Inputs = FL [FL will block the element if a fuse problem is detected]

c) SEL-300G 24 Element Settings - Level 1

The Level 1 Volts/Hertz settings will create the 24-Alarm characteristic and should have
the following settings

 E24 (Enable Volts/Hertz Protection) = Y [Turns 24-Elements on]

 24D1P (Level 1 Volts/Hertz Pickup) = 105%
 24D1D (Level 1 Time Delay) = 10.00 seconds
 24TC (24 Element Torque Control) = !60LOP [The 24-Elements can only operate if no
fuse problem is detected]
 OUT107 (Output Contact 107) = !24D1T [Not(!) added to turn the OUT107 physical NO
contact into a functional NC contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /24D1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 ALIAS2 (Relay Word Bit Alias 2) = 24D1T V_HZ_ALARM ACTIVE RESET
[Renames 24D1T as V_HZ_ALARM in the SER]
 DP16 (Display Point 16) = 24D1 [Message appears on front panel only when 24-Alarm is
currently active]
 DP16_1 (Display Point 1 Label) = V/HZ ALARM [Message displayed on front panel
when 24-Alarm is currently active]
 DP16_0 (Display Point 1 Label) = NA [No message unless a 24-Alarm is active]
 SER1 (Sequential Events Recorder 1) = …,24D1,24D1T,24TC

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d) 24-Trip Settings
The IEEE recommends that a combined Inverse- / Definite-Time protection curve be
applied to protect the generator, which will be the configuration used in this application.

The IEEE recommends that the inverse-time part of an Inverse- / Definite-Time protection
curve be set at 105% of the nominal V/Hz with a time delay that coordinates with the
generator manufacturer’s damage curve. Therefore, the 24-Inverse-Time-Trip pickup
setting will be 105% of the Nominal V/Hz. The timing curve and settings will be set below
the generator damage curve.

The IEEE also recommends that the pickup setting of the definite-time part of the
characteristic be set between 118% and 120% of the nominal V/Hz with a 2-to 6-second
time delay. Therefore, the 24-Definite-Time-Trip pickup setting will be 120% of the
Nominal V/Hz with a 2.00-second time delay.

The 24-Trip will operate the generator circuit breaker trip coil to isolate the generator from
the power system and allow the operators to re-synchronize immediately after the problem
is corrected. A trip notification will also be sent to the operators via a SCADA alarm
contact.

The 24-Elements use voltage to detect excitation, so the 24-Trip will be blocked if the
relay detects a PT problem.

The 24-Element is really an indirect method to detect the extra heat created during an
unbalance condition. The temperatures inside a generator do not decrease instantaneously,
so the relay allows an indirect thermal-memory-reset time delay, which ensures the
generator has enough time to dissipate the extra heat generated during an over-excitation
condition. If an unbalance is detected, the generator must be running with no over-
excitation for longer than 120 seconds before the 24-Element timer resets to zero.

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e) M-3425 24: Volts/Hertz Overexcitation Inverse Time Settings

The 24-Inverse Time Element and the 24-Definite-Time #2 settings will create the
combined 24-Inverse Trip characteristic. The 24-Inverse characteristic should have the
following settings:

 Pickup = 105%
 Time Delay = 15
 Reset Rate = 120 seconds
 Inverse Time Curve = #1
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = FL [FL will block the element if a fuse problem is detected]

The following graph shows the generator damage curve along with the 24: Inverse and 24:
Definite Time #2 protection characteristics.

  
The M-3425A 24-Trip characteristics should operate as per the following characteristics,
within the relay tolerances:

 106% V/Hz = 1,038.062 seconds

 108% V/Hz = 421.875 seconds
 110% V/Hz = 270.000 seconds
 115% V/Hz = 120.000 seconds
 118% V/Hz = 83.333 seconds
 ≥120% V/Hz = 2.000 seconds

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f) M-3425 24: Volts/Hertz Overexcitation Definite Time #2 Settings

The 24-Definite-Time #2-Element settings will create the definite-time part of the 24-Trip
characteristic and should have the following settings:

 Pickup = 120%
 Time Delay = 120 cycles [2.00s x 60Hz]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = FL [FL will block the element if a fuse problem is detected]

g) SEL-300G 24 Element Settings - Level 2

The Level 2 Volts/Hertz settings will create the 24-Trip characteristic [inverse and definite
time] and should have the following settings:

 E24 (Enable Volts/Hertz Protection) = Y [Turns 24-Elements on]

 24CCS (Level 2 Composite Curve Shape) = ID [inverse and definite time combined in
one element’s settings]
 24IP (Level 2 Inverse-time Pickup) = 105%
 24IC (Level 2 Inverse-time Curve) = 1.0
 24ITD (Level 2 Inverse-time Factor) = 10.0
 24D2P2 (Level 2 Pickup Two) = 120%
 24D2D2 (Level 2 Time Delay Two) = 2.00s
 24CR (Level 2 Reset Time) = 120.00s
 24TC (24 Element Torque Control) = !60LOP [The 24-Elements can only operate if no
fuse problem is detected]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = ... + 24C2T
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via NO contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /24C2 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 SET2 (Set Latch Bit 2) = 24C2T [LT2 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 24-Trip operates]
 RST2 (Reset Latch Bit 2) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 ALIAS2 (Relay Word Bit Alias 2) = LT2 V_HZ_TRIP TRIPPED RESET [Renames LT2
as V_HZ_TRIP in the SER]
 DP2 (Display Point 2) = LT2 [Message appears on front panel after 24-Trip operates,
which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]

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 DP2_1 (Display Point 2 Label) = V/HZ TRIPPED [Message displayed on front panel
after 24-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP2_0 (Display Point 2 Label) = NA [No message unless a 24-Trip operates]
 SER1 (Sequential Events Recorder 1) = … ,24C2,24C2T,24CR
 SER2 (Sequential Events Recorder 1) = LT2

The following graph shows the generator damage curve along with the 24-Inverse and 24-
Definite-Time #2 protection characteristics.

 
The SEL-300G 24-Trip characteristics should operate as per the following characteristics,
within the relay tolerances:

 106% V/Hz = 1,050.00 seconds

 108% V/Hz = 350.00 seconds
 110% V/Hz = 210.00 seconds
 115% V/Hz = 105.00 seconds
 118% V/Hz = 80.77 seconds
 ≥120% V/Hz = 2.000 seconds

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C. Phase Undervoltage (27) Protection

The Phase Undervoltage protection element is used to isolate the generator from abnormal
power system voltages. The manufacturer did not provide any undervoltage damage
characteristics; however, the IEEE recommends two definite-time elements with the following
settings:

 27-D1 = 90% nominal voltage pickup with a 10-to-15 second delay.

 27-D2 = 80% nominal voltage pickup voltage with a 2-second time delay.

These settings were not applied to this relay because the generator installation must meet all
NERC standards, which have the following requirements:

The 27-Element settings in this application will be as close to the IEEE recommended pickup
settings as possible with modified time delays to be outside the NERC specified no-trip zone:

 27-D1 = 89% nominal voltage pickup with a 15-second delay.

 27-D2 = 80% nominal voltage pickup voltage with a 3.1-second time delay.

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Any 27-Trip should open the generator circuit breaker and send a normally-open alarm signal to
the operators. The 27-Elements use voltage in their calculations, so they will be blocked if a PT
fuse is detected. The generator voltage will drop below the 27-Pickup settings whenever the
generator is de-energized and offline, which would cause nuisance undervoltage trips and
alarms under normal conditions. Therefore, both 27-Element should be blocked when the
generator circuit breaker is open to prevent nuisance signals.

The following settings should be applied to the relays to ensure these conditions are met:

a) M-3425A 27#1 Phase Undervoltage Settings

The 27#1-Element settings should follow the 27-D1-Element characteristics described
earlier:

 Pickup = 102V [Nominal voltage x 89% = 115.00V x 0.89 = 102.35. Setting was
rounded down to 102V because the relay setting does not have decimal points.]
 Time Delay = 900 cycles [60.00Hz x 15.00s]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = FL, IN1 [FL will block the element if a fuse problem is detected, and
IN1 will block the element when the generator circuit breaker is open]

b) M-3425A 27#2 Phase Undervoltage Settings

The 27#2-Element settings should follow the 27-D2-Element characteristics described
earlier:

 Pickup = 92V [Nominal voltage x 80% = 115.00V x 0.80 = 92.00]

 Time Delay = 186 cycles [60.00Hz x 3.10s]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = FL, IN1 [FL will block the element if a fuse problem is detected, and
IN1 will block the element when the generator circuit breaker is open]

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c) SEL-300G 27 Element Settings - 27PP1

The 27PP1-Element settings should follow the 27-D1-Element characteristics described
earlier:

 E27 (Enable Undervoltage (U/V) Protection) = Y [Turns 27-Protection On]

 27PP1 (Level 1 Phase-phase U/V Pickup) = 102.3V [Nominal voltage x 89% = 115.00V
x 0.89 = 102.35V. Setting was rounded down to 102.3V because the relay setting does
not have decimal points.]
 SV3 (SELogic Variable 3) = 27PP1 * 52A * !60LOP [SV3 will only turn ON if: any
phase-phase (P-P) voltage is less than 102.3V, AND the generator circuit breaker is
closed (52A), AND no PT problems are detected (!60LOP)]
 SV3PU (SV3 Pickup Time) = 15.00 seconds [SV3T will turn ON if SV3 is ON for 15.00
seconds]
 SV3DO (SV3 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV3T will turn OFF immediately after
SV3 turns OFF]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = … + SV3T
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via NO contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /27PP1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 SET3 (Set Latch Bit 3) = SV3T [LT3 will be used to display a message on the front panel
when the 27D1-Trip operates]
 RST3 (Reset Latch Bit 3) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 ALIAS3 (Relay Word Bit Alias 3) = LT3 UNDER_VOLT1 TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT3 as UNDER_VOLT1 in the SER]
 DP3 (Display Point 3) = LT3 [A message will appear on front panel after the 27D1-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP3_1 (Display Point 3 Label) = UNDER-VOLT TRIP [Message displayed on front
panel after 27D1-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP3_0 (Display Point 3 Label) = NA [No message unless a 27D1-Trip operates]
 SER2 (Sequential Events Recorder 2) = … ,27PP1,SV3,SV3T,LT3

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d) SEL-300G 27 Element Settings - 27PP2

The 27PP2-Element settings should follow the 27-D2-Element characteristics described
earlier:

 E27 (Enable Undervoltage (U/V) Protection) = Y [Turns 27-Protection On]

 27PP2 (Level 2 Phase-phase U/V Pickup) = 92.0V [Nominal voltage x 80% = 115.00V x
0.80 = 92.00V]
 SV4 (SELogic Variable 4) = 27PP2 * 52A * !60LOP [SV4 will only turn ON if: any P-P
voltage is less than 92.0V, AND the generator circuit breaker is closed (52A), AND no
PT problems are detected (!60LOP)]
 SV4PU (SV4 Pickup Time) = 3.10s [SV4T will turn ON if SV4 is ON for 3.10 seconds]
 SV4DO (SV4 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV4T will turn OFF immediately after
SV4 turns OFF]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = … + SV4T
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via NO contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /27PP2 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 SET3 (Set Latch Bit 3) = SV3T + SV4T [LT3 will be used to display a message on the
front panel when the 27D2-Trip operates]
 RST3 (Reset Latch Bit 3) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 ALIAS3 (Relay Word Bit Alias 3) = LT3 UNDER_VOLT TRIPPED RESET [Renames
LT3 as UNDER_VOLT in the SER]
 DP3 (Display Point 3) = LT3 [A message will appear on front panel after the 27D1 or
27D2-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the
relay]
 DP3_1 (Display Point 3 Label) = UNDER-VOLT2 TRIP [Message displayed on front
panel after 27D2-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP3_0 (Display Point 3 Label) = NA [No message unless a 27D2-Trip operates]
 SER2 (Sequential Events Recorder 2) = … ,27PP2,SV4,SV4T

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D. 100% Stator Earth (27TH, 27TN, or 64G2) Protection Settings

The generator is installed with a high-impedance Neutral Grounding Transformer (NGTX)
inserted between the generator neutral terminals and ground. The 59N-Element [described later
in this document] is set to detect ground faults up to 95% of the stator winding, which means
5% of the stator would not be protected if it was the only ground fault protection element
installed. A ground fault on the neutral end of the stator might not create enough voltage to
operate the 59N-Element, so the 100% Stator Earth Protection Element is installed to protect the
neutral end of the generator stator.

No generator stator windings or power systems are 100% balanced, which means that there will
always be a small amount of unbalanced current flowing through the generator neutral ground
connection. A third-harmonic voltage will be created when the normal unbalanced current flows
though the NGTX. This voltage will disappear if a ground fault occurs on the neutral side of the
generator stator because a fault in that location will essentially short out the Neutral Grounding
Transformer.

The Third-Harmonic Under-Voltage element (27TH-Element) monitors the third-harmonic

voltage across the NGTX and operates if the measured third-harmonic voltage drops below the
pickup setpoint after a preset amount of time. The 27TH-Element in this application should
operate the generator lockout relay, which will open the generator circuit breaker, generator
field circuit breaker, and send a shutdown command to the prime mover.

The interaction between generator and power system is unique at every site. Therefore, the
pickup setting for this element cannot be determined until the third-harmonic voltage across the
NGTX is measured under the following conditions:

 Offline and energized to the nominal generator voltage =

 Online and 0% Load at the nominal generator voltage =
 Online and 25% Load at the nominal generator voltage =
 Online and 50% Load at the nominal generator voltage =
 Online and 75% Load at the nominal generator voltage =
 Online and 100% Load at the nominal generator voltage =
 Online while applying any unusual power factor loading characteristics that site conditions
require [Please specify abnormal operating conditions] =
 Online while applying any unusual VAR loading characteristics that site conditions require
[Please specify abnormal operating conditions] =

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The final pickup setting for this element will be created after these measurements are forwarded
to me at chris@relaytraining.com. The temporary settings will be the maximum allowable
setpoint, which will likely cause a trip under normal operating conditions. This will hopefully
trigger on-site personnel to make the required measurements, which will require them to
temporarily disable the 100% Stator Earth Protective Element.

The IEEE recommends a 5.00-second time delay, which is the value that should be used for the
27TH-Element Time Delay settings in both relays.

A 27TH-Trip indicates a ground fault inside the generator, which should trip the 86G-Lockout
relay. The 86G-Lockout relay will open the generator circuit breaker, open the generator
excitation circuit breaker, and send a shutdown signal to the prime mover. A NO Alarm contact
should be sent to the SCADA system to notify the operators.

The third-harmonic neutral voltage setting voltages are based on in-service measurements at
100% generator nominal voltage. Lower operating voltages will likely cause the third-harmonic
neutral voltage to drop proportionally, which could cause nuisance trips that indicate a stator
fault. Therefore, the 27TN-Element should not operate if the operating voltage is less than 90%
of the generator rated voltage.

The following settings should be applied to the relays to ensure these conditions are met:

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a) M-3425A 27TN#1 Third Harmonic Undervoltage, Neutral Settings

The 27TH-Element is identified as 27TN in the M-3425A relay, which should have the
following settings:

 Pickup = 14.00V [Set at the maximum possible voltage until the in-service measurements
have been submitted and final settings can be issued]
 Pos. Sequence Voltage Block = 104V [Set at 90% of the nominal generator voltage (0.90
x 115.00 = 103.5V). This setting was rounded up to 104V because no decimal places are
allowed by the relay.]
 Forward Power Block = Disable [Unable to determine if this setting should be applied
until in-service measurements are submitted]
 Reverse Power Block = Disable [Unable to determine if this setting should be applied
until in-service measurements are submitted]
 Lead var Block = Disable [Unable to determine if this setting should be applied until in-
service measurements are submitted]
 Lag var Block = Disable [Unable to determine if this setting should be applied until in-
service measurements are submitted]
 Lead Power Factor Block = Disable [Unable to determine if this setting should be applied
until in-service measurements are submitted]
 Lag Power Factor Block = Disable [Unable to determine if this setting should be applied
until in-service measurements are submitted]
 Hi Band Forward Power Block = Disable [Unable to determine if this setting should be
applied until in-service measurements are submitted]
 Lo Band Forward Power Block = Disable [Unable to determine if this setting should be
applied until in-service measurements are submitted]
 Time Delay = 300 cycles [60.00Hz x 5.00s]
 Outputs = 2, 3 [Output 2 trips the generator lockout relay. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = N/A [No additional blocking logic should be applied]

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b) SEL-300G 64G Element Settings – 64G2

The 27TH-Element is identified as 64G2 in the SEL-300G relay, which should have the
following settings:

 E59 (Enable Overvoltage (O/V) Protection) = Y [Turns 59-Protection On, which will be
used to ensure the three-phase, P-P voltages are above 90% of the generator nominal
voltage before the 27TN-Element will issue a trip command]
 E64 (Enable 100% Stator Ground Protection) = Y [Turns 27TH-Protection On]
 64G2P (Zone 2 Differential Voltage) = 20.00V [Set at the maximum possible voltage
until the in-service measurements have been submitted and final settings can be issued]
 64G2D (Zone 2 Time Delay) = 5.00s
 64GTC (64G Element Torque Control) = 1 [The 59N-Element (64G1) should always be
on, and it shares this setting with 64G2. The 27TH-Element will be blocked by an
undervoltage condition in the trip equation]
 59V1P (Pos.-Seq. (V1) O/V Pickup) = 59.8V [59V1 will be used in the trip equation to
block the 27TH operation if the voltage drops below 90% of the generator nominal
positive-sequence voltage, which is usually specified in phase-neutral (P-N) values. (0.90
x 115.00V / √3 = 59.76V). The relay only allows one decimal place, so the setting was
rounded up to 59.8V. The relay tester should verify that the 27TN-Element does NOT
operate an output contact if the three-phase, P-P voltages are below 103.50V.]
 TR2 (Trip Equation 2) = (64G2T*59V1)
 OUT102 (Output Contact 102) = TRIP2 [Trips the generator lockout relay]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1 + TRIP2 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via NO
contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /64G2 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up..]
 SET5 (Set Latch Bit 5) = 64G2T [LT5 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 27TH-Trip operates]
 RST5 (Reset Latch Bit 5) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 ALIAS5 (Relay Word Bit Alias 5) = LT5 STATOR_FAULT TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT5 as STATOR_FAULT in the SER]
 DP5 (Display Point 5) = LT5 [A message will appear on front panel after the 27TH-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP5_1 (Display Point 5 Label) = STATOR_FAULT TR [Message displayed on front
panel after 27TH-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP5_0 (Display Point 5 Label) = NA [No message unless a 27TH-Trip operates]
 SER2 (Sequential Events Recorder 2) = … ,64G2,64G2T,64GTC,LT5

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E. Reverse Power (32) Protection

A reverse-power condition occurs when the generator is connected to the power system and the
prime mover cannot maintain the power system frequency. The generator must turn at the
power system frequency because they are magnetically locked together, so the generator will
absorb watts and become a motor in order to maintain the power system frequency. This
normally indicates a problem with the prime mover.

The 32-Element monitors the generator terminal voltages via the generator PTs and the current
flowing through the generator via the generator neutral CTs. The relay calculates three-phase
watts to determine the actual generator power output, which is positive under normal operating
conditions and negative when the generator imports watts like a motor.

The generator manufacturer did not supply any motoring specifications. Therefore, the relays
should be set with the IEEE recommended settings for a 32-Element, which include a pickup
setting set at -0.50% of the rated generator watt output [- equals reverse power] with a 30-
second delay.

A 32-Element uses voltage in its calculations, so it should not operate if a PT fuse problem is
detected.

A reverse-power fault indicates a problem with the prime mover. Therefore, the 32-Element
will trip the generator circuit breaker so that the generator will be isolated from the power
system until the problem can be fixed. The operators will be able to immediate put the generator
back into service after the problem is corrected.

A normally-open trip alarm should be sent to the SCADA system.

The following settings should be applied to the relays to ensure these conditions are met:

a) M-3425A 32#1 Directional Power Settings

 Pickup = -0.050PU [Set at -0.05% of nominal generator VA]
 Time Delay = 1,800 cycles [60.00Hz x 30.00s]
 Over/Under Power = Over [The 32-Element should trip if the measured negative power is
more negative than the setpoint]
 Target LED = Enable [The 32 REVERSE POWER LED should be lit when a 32-Element
operates.]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = FL [The 32-Element will be blocked if a PT fuse problem is
detected]

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b) SEL-300G 32 Element Settings

The SEL-300G relay’s 32-Element should have the following settings:

 E32 (Enable Reverse/Low Forward Power Protection) = Y [Turns 32-Protection On]

 32P1P (Level 1 Power Threshold) = -0.0500 [Set at -0.0500% nominal generator VA]
 32P1D (Level 1 Power Time Delay) = 30.00s
 32P2P (Level 2 Power Threshold) = OFF [Function not used]
 32PTC (32-Element Torque Control) = !60LOP [The 32-Elements can only operate if no
fuse problem is detected]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = … + 32P1T
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1 + TRIP2 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via NO
contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /32P1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 SET6 (Set Latch Bit 6) = 32P1T [LT6 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 27D1-Trip operates]
 RST6 (Reset Latch Bit 6) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 ALIAS6 (Relay Word Bit Alias 6) = LT6 REV_POWER TRIPPED RESET [Renames
LT6 as REV_POWER in the SER]
 DP6 (Display Point 6) = LT6 [A message will appear on front panel after the 32-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP6_1 (Display Point 6 Label) = REV POWER TRIP [Message displayed on front panel
after 32-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP6_0 (Display Point 6 Label) = NA [No message unless a 32-Trip operates]
 SER2 (Sequential Events Recorder 2) = … ,32PTC, 32P1, 32P1T, LT6

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F. Loss-of-Field (40) Protection

The generator’s excitation system creates the magnetic field required to maintain the generator
voltage. The generator excitation field can fail if the excitation circuit is open or shorted, the
field circuit breaker (also known as the excitation circuit breaker) opens, or something happens
to the excitation source. The generator will import VARs from the system when the field isn’t
strong enough to maintain the system voltage, which can cause up to twice the nominal current
to flow in the stator, which will cause stator overheating along with a possible system voltage
drop.

VAR-based protection has proven to be unreliable in the past, so the 40-Element uses
impedance to detect a problem with the field because a damage characteristic can be calculated
using the generator impedances. All impedance calculations use a ratio of voltage to current,
which makes the 40-Element characteristic a circle. The generator current will lead the
generator voltage during a loss-of-field condition because the generator is importing VARs
from the system, which means the 40-Element impedance characteristic is drawn -90° from
resistance.

The 40-Elements use the generator PT voltages and generator neutral CT currents to calculate
measured ohms using Ohm’s Law. If the measured impedance falls inside the 40-Element
circles, the element will operate the generator circuit breaker to protect the stator from
overheating and damage. This should also stop the generator from causing brownouts by
drooping the power system voltage when importing too many VARs.

The IEEE recommends that Loss-of-Field protection use two definite-time mho elements set
below the resistance axis with the following settings:

 Zone-1 set at 100% of the Generator Per-Unit Impedance with a 0.1-second time delay.
 Zone-1 set at 100% of the Generator Synchronous Reactance with a 0.5-second time delay.
 Both zones are offset by one-half of the Direct Axis Transient Reactance.

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The nominal per unit secondary impedance can be calculated using the nominal generator
current [3.49A] and nominal generator voltage [115.00VP-P]:

 VoltageP-P 
 
  3 
Current
 115.0 
 
  3V 
 
3.49A
  19.02
  
The synchronous reactance was defined by the manufacturer as 206.8% in Section 2 of this
document under “Reactances Base MVA = 125MVA”. Therefore, the XD reactance can be
calculated to be:

The Synchronous Reactance [XD]   The Synchronous Reactance [XD] measured 
in primary ohms:  by the relay  in secondary ohms: 
   
kVBASE2  Z% Z  CT Ratio
Z(Ω)  ZSEC (Ω)  PRI
100  MVABASE PT Ratio
3.15  1600
13.82  206.8 ZSEC (Ω)   
Z(Ω)    120
100  125
ZSEC (Ω)  42.01
Z(Ω)  3.15
 
The transient reactance was defined by the manufacturer as 27.2% in Section 2 of this document
under “Reactances Base MVA = 125MVA”. Therefore, one-half of the XD' reactance can be
calculated to be:

One‐half of the Transient Reactance [XD']   One‐half of the Transient Reactance [XD'] 
in primary ohms:  measured by the relay  in secondary ohms: 
   
kVBASE2  Z% Z  CT Ratio
Z(Ω)  0.5  ZSEC (Ω)  PRI
100  MVABASE PT Ratio
0.21  1600
13.82  27.2 ZSEC (Ω)   
Z(Ω)  0.5    120
100  125
ZSEC (Ω)  2.76
Z(Ω)  0.21

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Therefore, the 40-Element characteristic should look like the following impedance drawing:

   
a) M-3425A 40#1: Loss of Field Settings
The M-3425A 40#1-Element settings should be:

 Circle Diameter = 42.0Ω [rounded down because the relay only allows one decimal
place]
 Offset = -2.7Ω [rounded down because the relay only allows one decimal place]
 Time Delay = 30 cycles [0.50s x 60.00Hz]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = FL [FL will block the element if a fuse problem is detected]
 Directional Element = 0 [Not required by application]
 VC = Disabled [Not required by application]

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b) M-3425A 40#2: Loss of Field Settings

The M-3425A 40#2-Element settings should be:

 Circle Diameter = 19.0Ω [rounded down because the relay only allows one decimal
place]
 Offset = -2.7Ω [rounded down because the relay only allows one decimal place]
 Time Delay = 6 cycles [0.10s x 60.00Hz]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = FL [FL will block the element if a fuse problem is detected]
 Directional Element = 0 [Not required by application]
 VC = Disabled [Not required by application]

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c) SEL-300G 40 Element Settings

The SEL-300G 40-Element settings should be:

 E40 (Enable Loss-of-Field Protection) = Y [Turns on 40-Element protection]

 40Z1P (Zone 1 Mho Diameter) = 19.0Ω [Rounded down because the relay only allows
one decimal place]
 40XD1 (Zone 1 Offset Reactance) = -2.7Ω [Rounded down because the relay only
allows one decimal place]
 40Z1D (Zone 1 Pickup Time Delay) = 0.10s
 40Z2P (Zone 2 Mho Diameter) = 42.0Ω [Rounded down because the relay only allows
one decimal place]
 40XD2 (Zone 2 Offset Reactance) = -2.7Ω [Rounded down because the relay only
allows one decimal place]
 40Z2D (Zone 2 Pickup Time Delay) = 0.50s
 40PTC (40Z Element Torque Control) =!60LOP [The 40-Element can only operate if no
PT problem is detected]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = … + 40Z1T + 40Z2T
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1+TRIP2 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via
normally-open contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /40Z1 + /40Z2 [To trigger an oscillography report
when the element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event
when it picks up, not when it drops out.]
 SET7 (Set Latch Bit 7) = 40Z1T+40Z2T [LT7 will be used to display a message on the
front panel when the 40-Element operates]
 RST7 (Reset Latch Bit 7) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 ALIAS7 (Relay Word Bit Alias 7) = LT7 LOSS-OF-FIELD TRIPPED RESET [Renames
LT7 as LOSS-OF-FIELD in the SER]
 DP7 (Display Point 7) = LT7 [To display a message on the front panel after 40-Element
operates until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP7_1 (Display Point 7 Label) = LOST FIELD TRIP [Message displayed on front panel
after 40-Element operates until a target reset command is issued]
 DP7_0 (Display Point 7 Label) = NA [No message unless a 40-Element operates]
 SER2 (Sequential Events Recorder 2) = … ,40Z1,40Z1T,40Z2,40Z2T,40ZTC,LT7

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G. Unbalance Overcurrent (46) Settings

Unbalanced currents flowing through a generator will cause eddy currents to flow in the
generator stator and the generator will overheat quickly. Unbalanced current can be caused by
stator mismatch inside the generator, but it is usually caused by a problem in the power system.

The 46-Element monitors the generator neutral CT currents and calculates the percentage (I2 x
100 / INom) of negative-sequence current (I2) to the generator nominal secondary current (INom).
One 46-Element should operate an alarm contact to warn the operators before another 46-
Element operates the generator circuit breaker, which will isolate the generator from an
unbalanced power system. The generator can be synchronized to the power system immediately
after the unbalance is corrected.

a) 46-Alarm Settings
The 46-Alarm pickup setting should be set at 5% [I2 x 100 / INom] to warn the operators that
the generator current is unbalanced, which will allow them to troubleshoot the problem
before the 46-Trip isolates the generator from the power system.

The 46-Alarm should operate the normally-closed (NC) SCADA alarm contact if an
unbalanced-overcurrent is detected for longer than 30 seconds.

b) M-3425 46: Negative Sequence Overcurrent Definite Time Settings

The 46-Definite-Time Element settings will create the 46-Alarm characteristic and should
have the following settings:

 Pickup = 5%
 Time Delay = 1,800 cycles [30s x 60Hz]
 Outputs = 7 [Opens the NC Alarm contact via the Output 7 NC contacts on the relay]
 Blocking Inputs = N/A [Not required by the application]

c) SEL-300G 46 Element Level 1 Settings

The Level 1 Neg-Seq Overcurrent settings will create the 46-Alarm characteristic and
should have the following settings

 E46 (Enable Neg-Seq Overcurrent (O/C) Protection) = Y [Turns 46-Elements on]

 46Q1P (Level 1 Neg.-Seq. O/C Pickup) = 5%
 46Q1D (Level 1 Neg.-Seq. O/C Time Delay) = 30.00 seconds
 46QTC (46 Element Torque Control) = 1 [The 46-Elements should always be ON]

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 OUT107 (Output Contact 107) = !24D1T*!46Q1T [The NOT(!) added in front of Word
Bits with AND in between them should turn the OUT107 physical NO contact into a
functional NC contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /46Q1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 DP4 (Display Point 4) = 46Q1 [Message appears on front panel only when 46-Alarm is
currently active]
 DP4_1 (Display Point 4 Label) = UNBAL O/C ALARM [Message displayed on front
panel when 46-Alarm is currently active]
 DP4_0 (Display Point 1 Label) = NA [No message unless a 46-Alarm is active]
 SER2 (Sequential Events Recorder 2) = … ,46Q1
 SER3 (Sequential Events Recorder 3) = 46Q1T,46QTC

d) 46-Trip Settings
The generator manufacturer specified the following unbalance characteristic, as depicted in
Section 2 of this document:

Output and Allowable Load Unbalance 
Continuous Load Unbalance – Permissible I2  10% 
Short Time (K=I22t)  30 

Therefore, the 46-Trip pickup setting should be 9%, and the I22T setting should be 28 to
ensure the generator is isolated from the power system before the generator can be
damaged by unbalance currents.

e) M-3425 46: Negative Sequence Overcurrent Inverse Time Settings

The 46-Inverse-Time Element settings will create the 46-Inverse Trip characteristic and
should have the following settings:

 Pickup = 9% [Less than manufacturer’s 10% specification]

 Time Dial = 28 [Less than manufacturer’s 30 specification]
 Maximum Time = 65,500 cycles [Set at maximum available setting because 46-Trip
settings are below the manufacturer’s published damage curve]
 Reset Rate = 240 seconds [The 46-Element is really an indirect method to measure heat
inside the generator, which cannot be dissipated instantaneously. This setting creates a
thermal memory function that will trip faster unless 240 seconds elapse between
unbalance overcurrent events.]

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 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Inputs = N/A [Not required by the application]

f) SEL-300G 46 Element Level 2 Settings

The Level 2 Neg-Seq Overcurrent settings will create the 46-Trip characteristic and should
have the following settings:

 E46 (Enable Neg-Seq Overcurrent (O/C) Protection) = Y [Turns 46-Elements on]

 46Q2P (Level 2 Neg.-Seq. Time-O/C Pickup) = 9% [Less than manufacturer’s 10%
specification]
 46Q2K (Level 2 Neg.-Seq. Time-O/C Time Dial) = 28 [Less than manufacturer’s 30
specification]
 46QTC (46 Element Torque Control) = 1 [The 46-Elements should always be ON]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = … + 46Q2T
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1+TRIP2 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via NO
contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /46Q2 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 SET8 (Set Latch Bit 8) = 46Q2T [LT8 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 46-Trip operates]
 RST8 (Reset Latch Bit 8) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 ALIAS8 (Relay Word Bit Alias 8) = LT8 UNBALANCE_OC TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT8 as UNBALANCE_OC in the SER]
 DP8 (Display Point 8) = LT2 [Message appears on front panel after 46-Trip operates,
which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP8_1 (Display Point 8 Label) = UNBAL O/C TRIP [Message displayed on front panel
after 46-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP8_0 (Display Point 8 Label) = NA [No message unless a 46-Trip operates]
 SER3 (Sequential Events Recorder 3) = 46Q1T,46QTC,46Q2,46Q2R,46Q2T,LT8

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H. Breaker-Failure (50BF) Protection

Breaker-Failure (50BF) elements operate when the generator circuit breaker has been sent a trip
command but the circuit breaker-fails to open. The Breaker-Failure (50BF) element will then
isolate the generator from the power system by sending a trip signal to all circuit breakers
connected to the generator circuit breaker.

The generator 50BF-Element in this application will monitor the generator circuit breaker status
via a 52b contact connected to a generator relay input and/or current flowing above the a 0.25A
overcurrent setpoint from the CTs installed on the generator circuit breaker.

The Breaker-Failure scheme monitors all trip commands though internal logic. Any trip will
start a Breaker-Failure (50BFD) Timer when a trip command is sent to the generator circuit
breaker while the 50BF-Element thinks the generator circuit breaker is closed (via 52b and/or
current).

The Breaker-Failure timer is set at 12 cycles, which is greater than the expected generator
circuit breaker opening time [3.00 cycles] plus an additional fudge factor for unforeseen
circumstances. If the circuit breaker opens before the 50BF timer expires [12.00 cycles], the
50BF-Element protection resets to zero. If the 50BF timer expires before the generator circuit
breaker opens, the 50BF-Element will operate a breaker-fail lockout relay that will send trip
commands to all the circuit breakers connected to the generator circuit breaker.

The following settings should be applied to the relays to ensure these conditions are met:

a) M-3425A 50BF: Breaker Failure Settings

The 50BF-Element settings should follow the 50BF-Element characteristics described
earlier:

 Phase Current Pickup = 0.25A

 Phase Current Select = Enable
 Phase Current Pickup = N/A [Not required by the application]
 Phase Current Select = Disable [Not required by the application]
 Time Delay = 12 cycles
 Output Initiate = 1, 2 , 3 [All trips should operate Outputs 1 , 2, or 3, which will start the
50BF Timer]
 Input Initiate = N/A [Not required by the application]
 Outputs = 5 [Output 5 trips the Breaker-Fail Lockout Relay]
 Blocking Input(s) = N/A [Nothing should block the Breaker-Fail protection]

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b) SEL-300G 50BF Breaker Failure Settings

The SEL-300G relay does not have a dedicated 50BF-Element. The following settings will
apply the Breaker-failure scheme described earlier:

 E50_87 (Enable 87-Input O/C Protection) = Y [Turns 50-Element protection from

generator circuit breaker CTs to use for circuit breaker status detection using current]
 50H1P (Level 1 Phase O/C Pickup) = 0.25A [50H1 will turn ON if any phase current
flowing through the circuit breaker is greater than 0.25A]
 SV9 (SELogic Variable 9) = (TRIP) * (52A + 50H1) [SV9 will only turn ON if TRIP1
OR TRIP2 OR TRIP3 OR TRIP4 operates AND the generator circuit breaker is closed,
which is detected if the 52b contact in the generator circuit breaker is open (52A =
!IN101) OR any phase current flowing through the circuit breaker is greater than 0.25A
secondary (0.25 x 1600:1 = 400A primary)]
 SV9PU (SV9 Pickup Time) = 0.200 seconds [SV9T will turn ON if SV9 is ON for 12
cycles (12 cycles / 60 Hz)]
 SV9DO (SV9 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV9T will turn OFF immediately after
SV9 turns OFF]
 OUT105 (Output Contact 105) = SV9T [Trips G1 Breaker-fail Relay, which will trip all
circuit breakers connected to 52G1 (52G2, 52G3, 52L1)]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /SV9T [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 SET9 (Set Latch Bit 9) = SV9T [LT9 will be used to display a message on the front panel
when the 50BF-Trip operates]
 RST9 (Reset Latch Bit 9) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 ALIAS9 (Relay Word Bit Alias 9) = LT9 BREAKER_FAIL TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT9 as BREAKER_FAIL in the SER]
 DP9 (Display Point 9) = LT9 [A message will appear on front panel after the 50BF-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP9_1 (Display Point 9 Label) = BREAKER-FAIL TR [Message displayed on front
panel after 50BF-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP9_0 (Display Point 9 Label) = NA [No message unless a 50BF-Trip operates]
 SER3 (Sequential Events Recorder 3) = … ,50H1,TRIP,SV9,SV9T,LT9

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I. Inadvertent-Energization (50/27) Protection

This element is used to protect the generator when it is offline and the generator circuit breaker
closes unintentionally, which will turn the generator into a poorly designed induction motor.

The transformer impedances between the power system and the generator will limit the inrush
current created when the generator tries to instantaneously speed up to the system frequency,
but the inrush current could be up to 4x the nominal current. The sudden inrush current and
torque on the generator shaft could damage the generator windings and prime mover as the
generator motors to rated speed.

The 50/27-Element uses the generator PTs to measure the generator terminal voltage and CTs
installed in the generator circuit breaker to measure the current flowing through the generator
circuit breaker. The 50/27-Element considers the generator to be offline and arms itself after the
generator terminal voltage drops below its Under-Voltage (27) setpoint AND the current drops
below a setpoint AND a short time delay passes. If the generator is started normally, the
generator voltage will rise above its Under-Voltage (27) setpoint for a significant amount of
time and the 50/27-Element will disarm itself. The generator can then be synchronized and
generate current without tripping the 50/27-Protection.

If the generator circuit breaker closes while the generator is offline, current and voltage will be
applied simultaneously as the generator attempts to motor to rated speed. The 50/27-Element
assumes that current and voltage applied simultaneously when the generator is considered
offline is an inadvertent-energization condition and will send a trip signal to the generator
circuit breaker.

The IEEE recommended 50/27-Element settings are:

 The offline Under-Voltage (27) element pickup should be 50% of the generator nominal
voltage with a time delay longer than the system fault clearing time (typically 1.5s).
 The generator is considered online if the voltage rises above the previous pickup setting
[with no corresponding current] for a short period of time (typically 15 cycles).
 The overcurrent setpoint should be ≤ 50% of the worst-case calculated starting current.

The overcurrent element used to arm the 50/27-Protection and detect the inadvertent-
energization inrush will be set at the lowest possible setting to ensure the 50/27-Element
operates even if the inrush current is low during an inadvertent-energization condition.

The 50/27-Element protection should be disabled if a PT problem is detected to prevent mis-

operations when in-service.

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The following settings should be applied to the relays to ensure these conditions are met:

a) M-3425A 50/27: Inadvertent Energizing Settings

 (50) Overcurrent Pickup = 0.50A [Minimum allowable setting]
 (27) Undervoltage Pickup = 57V [One-half of nominal generator voltage (0.5 x 115.0V =
57.5V). Rounded down because relay only allows one decimal place.)
 (27) Undervoltage Pick-up Delay = 90 cycles [1.5s x 60Hz]
 (27) Undervoltage Drop-out Delay = 15 cycles
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = FL [FL will block the element if a fuse problem is detected]

b) SEL-300G Inadvertent Energization Settings

 E50_87 (Enable 87-Input O/C Protection) = Y [Turns 50-Element protection from
generator circuit breaker CTs to use for circuit breaker status detection using current]
 50H1P (Level 1 Phase O/C Pickup) = 0.25A [50H1 will turn ON if any phase current
flowing through the circuit breaker is greater than 0.25A]
 E27 (Enable Undervoltage (U/V) Protection) = Y [Turns 27-Protection On]
 27V1P (Pos.-Seq. U/V Pickup) = 33.2V [Sets the positive-sequence voltage the 50/27-
Element will use to determine if the generator is de-energized. It should be one-half of
the generator nominal voltage. Most positive-sequence voltages are expressed in P-N
terms, so the setting calculation should determine the P-N voltage (0.5 x 115.0V / √3).
The relay tester should verify that the 50/27-Element is armed when all three voltages are
less than 57.5V (115.0V / 2)]
 SV10 (SELogic Variable 10) = !50H1*27V1*!60LOP [SV10 will only turn ON if no
phase current flowing through the circuit breaker is greater than 0.25A secondary (0.25 x
1600:1 = 400A primary) AND the all P-P generator voltages are less than 57.5VP-P AND
no PT problems are detected. SV10T will be used to arm the 50/27-Protection.]
 SV10PU (SV10 Pickup Time) = 1.50 seconds [SV10T will turn ON and arm the 50/27-
Protection if SV10 is ON for 1.5 seconds]
 SV10DO (SV10 Dropout Time) = 0.25 seconds [SV10T will turn OFF 0.25 seconds after
SV10 turns OFF, which will disarm the 50/27-Protection after the generator is energized
normally]
 INAD (Inadvertent Energization) = SV10T * 50H1 [The 50/27-Protection will operate if
the 50/27-Protection is armed (current less than 0.25A and voltage below 57.5VP-P for
longer than 1.5 seconds) and then a current greater than 0.25A is detected, which
indicates an inadvertent-energization condition]
 INADPU (Inadvertent Energization PU Time) = 0.00 seconds [the 50/27-Protection will
operate with no intentional time delay]

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 INADDO (Inadvertent Energization DO Time) = 0.10 seconds [The 50/27-Protection will
stay ON and latched for 0.10 seconds after a inadvertent-energization event is detected to
ensure that there isn’t a race between the !50H1 in SV10 and the 50H1 in the INAD
logic]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = … + INADT
 SET10 (Set Latch Bit 10) = INADT [LT10 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 50/27-Trip operates]
 RST10 (Reset Latch Bit 10) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]
 ALIAS10 (Relay Word Bit Alias 10) = LT10 INAD_ENERGIZED TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT10 as INAD_ENERGIZED in the SER]
 DP10 (Display Point 10) = LT10 [A message will appear on front panel after the 50/27-
Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP10_1 (Display Point 10 Label) = INAD_ENERGZ TRIP [Message displayed on front
panel after 50/27-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP10_0 (Display Point 10 Label) = NA [No message unless a 50BF-Trip operates]
 SER3 (Sequential Events Recorder 3) = … ,27V1,SV10,SV10T,INAD,INADT,LT10

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J. Phase Undervoltage (59) Protection

Generators are designed to operate within specific voltage, frequency, power factor, and load
characteristics. A generator voltage higher than the nominal generator voltage could stress the
generator insulation or over-excite the generator, which will cause stator overheating and
damage.

The 59-Element monitors the generator terminal voltage through the generator PTs and
typically operates the generator circuit breaker to isolate the generator from a power system
voltage that may be higher than the generator characteristics.

The IEEE recommends the following settings with two definite-time elements:

 Stage 1 set at 110% of the nominal generator voltage with a 10-to-15-second time delay.
 Stage 2 set at 150% of the nominal generator voltage with a 2-to-5-cycle time delay.

These settings are compatible with the NERC standards, which have the following
requirements:

Therefore, the 59-Element settings for this application should be:

 59D1-Pickup at 110% of the nominal generator voltage (115V) with a 10.00-second time
delay.
 59D2-Pickup at 150% of the nominal generator voltage (115V) with a 2-cycle time delay.

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Any 59-Trip should open the generator circuit breaker and send a normally-open alarm signal to
the operators.

The following settings should be applied to the relays to ensure these conditions are met:

a) M-3425A 59#1 Phase Undervoltage Settings

The 59#1-Element settings should follow the 59-D1-Element characteristics described
earlier:

 Pickup = 127V [Nominal voltage x 110% = 115.00V x 1.10 = 126.50V. Setting was
rounded up to 127V to keep the pickup value above the NERC required pickup level and
because the relay setting does not have decimal points.]
 Time Delay = 600 cycles [60.00Hz x 10.00s]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = N/A [No blocking functions are required]

b) M-3425A 59#2 Phase Undervoltage Settings

The 59#2-Element settings should follow the 59-D2-Element characteristics described
earlier:

 Pickup = 172V [Nominal voltage x 150% = 115.00V x 1.50 = 172.50. Setting was
rounded down because the relay does not allow decimal points for this setting.]
 Time Delay = 2 cycles
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators.]
 Blocking Input(s) = N/A [No blocking functions are required]

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c) SEL-300G 59 Element Settings - 59PP1

The 59PP1-Element settings should follow the 59-D1-Element characteristics described
earlier:

 E59 (Enable Overvoltage (O/V) Protection) = Y [Turns 59-Protection On]

 59PP1 (Level 1 Phase-phase O/V Pickup) = 127.0V [Nominal voltage x 110% = 115.00V
x 1.10 = 126.50V. Setting was rounded up to 127V to keep the pickup value above the
NERC required pickup level.]
 SV11 (SELogic Variable 11) = 59PP1 [SV11 will only turn ON if any phase-phase (P-P)
voltage is greater than 127.0V)]
 SV11PU (SV11 Pickup Time) = 10.00 seconds [SV11T will turn ON if SV11 is ON for
10.00 seconds]
 SV11DO (SV11 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV11T will turn OFF immediately after
SV11 turns OFF]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = …+ SV11T
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1+TRIP2 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via NO
contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /59PP1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 SET11 (Set Latch Bit 11) = SV11T [LT11 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 59D1-Trip operates]
 RST11 (Reset Latch Bit 11) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]
 ALIAS11 (Relay Word Bit Alias 11) = LT11 OVER_VOLT TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT11 as OVER_VOLT in the SER]
 DP11 (Display Point 11) = LT11 [A message will appear on front panel after the 59D1-
Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP11_1 (Display Point 11 Label) = OVER-VOLT TRIP [Message displayed on front
panel after 59D1-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP11_0 (Display Point 11 Label) = NA [No message unless a 59D1-Trip operates]
 SER3 (Sequential Events Recorder 3) = …,59PP1,SV11,SV11T,LT11

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d) SEL-300G 59 Element Settings - 59PP2

The 59PP2-Element settings should follow the 59-D2-Element characteristics described
earlier:

 E59 (Enable Overvoltage (O/V) Protection) = Y [Turns 59-Protection On]

 59PP2 (Level 2 Phase-phase O/V Pickup) = 172.5V [Nominal voltage x 150% = 115.00V
x 1.50 = 172.50V]
 SV12 (SELogic Variable 12) = 59PP2 [SV12 will only turn ON if any P-P voltage is
greater than 172.5V]
 SV12PU (SV12 Pickup Time) = 0.03 seconds [SV12T will turn ON if SV12 is ON for
0.03 seconds (2 cycles / 60Hz)]
 SV12DO (SV12 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV12T will turn OFF immediately after
SV12 turns OFF]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = …+ SV12T
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1+TRIP2 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via NO
contact]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) …+ /59PP2 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 SET11 (Set Latch Bit 11) = SV11T + SV12T [LT12 will be used to display a message on
the front panel when the 59D2-Trip operates]
 RST11 (Reset Latch Bit 12) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]
 ALIAS11 (Relay Word Bit Alias 11) = LT11 OVER_VOLT TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT12 as OVER_VOLT in the SER]
 DP11 (Display Point 11) = LT11 [A message will appear on front panel after the 59D2-
Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP11_1 (Display Point 11 Label) = OVER-VOLT TRIP [Message displayed on front
panel after 59D2-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP11_0 (Display Point 11 Label) = NA [No message unless a 59D2-Trip operates]
 SER3 (Sequential Events Recorder 3) = …59PP2,SV12,SV12T

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K. Neutral Overvoltage (59N or 64G1) Protection Settings

The application has a high-impedance Neutral Grounding Transformer (NGTX) inserted
between the generator neutral terminals and ground. Any ground fault in the generator stator or
power system will create a ground current through the NGTX. The 59N-Element is connected
across the NGTX secondary terminals and will operate if the ground current flowing through
the impedance creates a voltage greater than its setpoint.

The 59N-Element typically operates the generator circuit breaker to isolate the generator or
power system from the ground fault. It should also operate the generator field circuit breaker
and send a shutdown signal to the prime mover to stop the generator from feeding into a ground
fault located inside the generator.

The IEEE recommends a Neutral Over-Voltage scheme with a pickup setting that will protect
95% of the stator (typically > 5.00V) with a time delay (typically 5 seconds) that should
coordinate with other system protective devices (such as PT fuses, power system ground
protection, or buss ground protection).

A phase-ground fault on one of the generator terminals will apply 100% of the generator’s
nominal phase-ground voltage across the NGTX, which would be 7,967.43V [13,800 / √3]
across the NGTX primary winding. The NGTX secondary voltage would be 250.94V
(7967.43V / 31.75) because the NGTX has a 31.75:1 transformer ratio. A ground fault located
5% away from the generator neutral voltage will produce 5% of the voltage at the generator
terminals, or 12.55V [250.94V x 0.05]. Therefore, the 59N-Pickup setting should be 12.55V.
Any stator ground fault from the generator output terminals to 95% of the winding will cause
the 59N-Element to trip the generator lockout relay. Any faults in the last 5% of the winding not
protected by the 59N-Element should trip the 100% Stator Earth (27TH, 27TN, 64G2)
protection.

The 59N-Element should have a 5.00-second time delay to follow the IEEE recommendations
and coordinate with other protection.

The following settings should be applied to the relays to ensure these conditions are met:

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a) M-3425A 59N: Neutral Overvoltage Settings

The 59N-Element is identified as 59N in the M-3425A relay, which should have the
following settings:

 Pickup = 12.6V [12.55V rounded up because the relay only allows one decimal place]
 Time Delay = 300 cycles [60.00Hz x 5.00s]
 Outputs = 2, 3 [Output 2 trips the generator lockout relay. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = N/A [No additional blocking logic should be applied]
 20Hz Injection Mode = Disable [Not required by the application]

b) SEL-300G 64G Element Settings – 64G1

The 59N-Element is identified as 64G1 in the SEL-300G relay, which should have the
following settings:

 E64 (Enable 100% Stator Ground Protection) = Y [Turns 59N-Protection On]

 64G1P (Zone 1 Neutral O/V Pickup) = 12.6V [12.55V rounded up because the relay only
allows one decimal place]
 64G1D (Zone 1 Time Delay) = 5.00s
 64GTC (64G Element Torque Control) = 1 [The 59N-Element (64G1) should always be
on]
 TR2 (Trip Equation 2) = … +64G1T
 OUT102 (Output Contact 102) = TRIP2 [Trips the generator lockout relay]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1 + TRIP2 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … + /64G1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event when it picks
up, not when it drops out.]
 SET5 (Set Latch Bit 5) = … + 64G1T [LT5 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 59N-Trip operates]
 RST5 (Reset Latch Bit 5) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 ALIAS5 (Relay Word Bit Alias 5) = LT5 STATOR_FAULT TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT5 as STATOR_FAULT in the SER]
 DP5 (Display Point 5) = LT5 [A message will appear on front panel after the 59N-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP5_1 (Display Point 5 Label) = STATOR FAULT TR [Message displayed on front
panel after 59N-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP5_0 (Display Point 5 Label) = NA [No message unless a 59N-Trip operates]
 SER4 (Sequential Events Recorder 4) = 64G1,64G1T

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L. Loss-of-Potential (60, 60FL, 60LOP) Settings

Many of the protective elements in a generator relay use voltage in their calculations, which can
be a problem if the measured voltages are compromised by PT malfunctions, incorrect wiring
that causes open and short circuits, PT cabinets left open after maintenance, PT fuses not
installed, or PT fuse operations. Any of these problems can cause the protective elements to
believe that the voltage is lower than it actually is, which usually indicates a problem that
should trip the relay. The VT Fuse-Loss (60FL) / Loss-of-Potential (60LOP) protection is
designed to detect any of these problems and then prevent any elements that use voltage in their
calculations from operating when incorrect voltages are applied to the relay.

The operators should be warned when a 60-Element issue is detected so that they can correct the
problem before a fault occurs and the relay is unable to isolate the fault because of a PT
problem.

The following setting will warn the operators 30 seconds after the relays detect a PT fuse
problem:

a) M-3425 60FL: VT Fuse Loss Detection Settings

 Time Delay = 1,800 cycles [30s x 60Hz]
 Three Phase Fuse Loss Detection = Enable
 Input Initiate = FL [Use internal 60FL detection instead of an external voltage balance
relay]
 Outputs = 7 [Opens the NC Alarm contact via the Output 7 NC contacts on the relay]
 Blocking Inputs = N/A [Not required by the application]

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b) SEL-300G 60-Alarm Settings

The SEL does not have dedicated settings for a 60-Alarm, and the 60LOP functionality
turns ON whenever the generator is offline. The following settings are applied to create a
normally-closed alarm that only operates when a PT problem is detected to prevent
nuisance alarms under normal operating conditions.

 E27 (Enable Undervoltage (U/V) Protection) = Y [Turns 27-Protection On]

 27V1P (Pos.-Seq. U/V Pickup) = 33.2V [Sets the positive-sequence voltage the 50/27-
Element will use to determine if the generator is de-energized]
 50LP (Load Detection Phase Pickup) = 0.25 [Set at lowest possible setting]
 SV2 (SELogic Variable 2) = 60LOP * (!27V1 + 50L) [SV2 will only turn ON if a PT
problem is detected (60LOP) AND the generator is online (!27V1 OR 50L). The
generator is considered online if the measured positive-sequence voltage is NOT smaller
than 50% of the nominal generator voltage (27V1) OR the measured generator current is
greater than 0.25A secondary (0.25A x 1600 = 400A primary).]
 SV2PU (SV2 Pickup Time) = 30 seconds [SV2T will turn ON if SV2 is ON for 30
seconds]
 SV2DO (SV2 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV2T will turn OFF immediately after
SV1 turns OFF]
 OUT107 (Output Contact 107) = !24D1T*!46Q1T*!SV2T [The NOT(!) added in front of
Word Bits with AND in between them should turn the OUT107 physical NO contact into
a functional NC contact]
 SV1 (SELogic Variable 1) = /60LOP [The ER equation is full, so SV1 will be used
trigger an oscillography report]
 SV1PU (SV1 Pickup Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV1T will turn ON if SV1 is ON]
 SV1DO (SV1 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV1T will turn OFF immediately after
SV1 turns OFF]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … +/SV1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
any element in SV1 picks up. The “/” stands for rising edge, so it only triggers an event
when it picks up, not when it drops out.]
 DP12 (Display Point 12) = SV2 [Message appears on front panel only when 60-Alarm is
currently active]
 DP12_1 (Display Point 12 Label) = PT PROBLEM ALARM [Message displayed on
front panel when 60-Alarm is currently active]
 DP12_0 (Display Point 12 Label) = NA [No message unless a 60-Alarm is active]
 SER4 (Sequential Events Recorder 4) = ... ,60LOP, SV1

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M. Out-Of-Step / Loss-Of-Synchronism (78) Protection Settings

The power system applies a rotating magnetic field inside the generator poles. The rotor follows
the stator’s rotating magnetic field via the interaction between the rotor’s and stator’s magnetic
fields and is magnetically locked to the stator frequency. The angular difference between the
rotor’s and stator’s magnetic fields changes with load, which means the rotor moves further
ahead of the stator as the generator output increases. The rotor can momentarily lose the
magnetic lock with the stator if:

 a fault close to the power plant overloads the generator, which can increase the rotor angle
beyond stability limits,
 the system voltage drops too low and weakens the stator’s magnetic field,
 the generator’s excitation system is too weak to maintain the rotor’s magnetic field,
 the impedance between the power system and the generator is too large to maintain a system
lock, or
 a line switching operation causes problems between the generator and power system.

If the generator rotor loses its magnetic lock with the system, the rotor will turn at the prime
mover’s frequency instead of the power system’s frequency, which will create large current
swings and mechanical problems until the generator is isolated from the power system or the
generator is irreparably damaged.

There are several different styles of Loss-of-Synchronism elements. All of them calculate an
impedance characteristic with impedance blinders. The 78-Element uses the generator PT
voltages and generator neutral CT currents to calculate impedance using Ohm’s Law. If the
measured impedance crosses one or more impedance characteristic(s) or blinder(s) within a
preset amount of time, the 78-Element will operate the generator circuit breaker to isolate the
generator from the power system.

The 78-Element settings will vary depending on the style of characteristic used, and they should
be based on a stability study of the power system. The following conservative settings could be
used in absence of a stability study:

 MHO characteristic = 2 x X'd + 1.5 x XTG [Transformer Impedance]

 Blinder Distance = ((X'd + XTG + XmaxSG1[System Impedance])/2) x tan (90-(d/2)); where d is
the angular separation between the generator and the system that the relay thinks will cause
instability. If there is no stability study available, then set d = 120º.
 Time = 40.00 to 100.00ms.

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The 78-MHO characteristics were calculated with the following formulas using the impedances
previously calculated in this document:

 Transformer impedance from Section 3. C. = 2.40Ω

 Power system impedance from Section 3. D. = 2.03Ω @ 80°

Transient Reactance [XD'] in primary ohms:  Transient Reactance [XD'] measured by the 
  relay  in secondary ohms: 
kVBASE2  Z%  

Z(Ω)  0.5  Z  CT Ratio

100  MVABASE ZSEC (Ω)  PRI
PT Ratio
13.82  27.2 0.41  1600
Z(Ω)    ZSEC (Ω)   
100  125 120
Z(Ω)  0.41 ZSEC (Ω)  5.53
   

   

Diameter   2  X'd   1.5  X TG  Offset   1.5 to 2   X TG 

Diameter   2.00  5.53   1.500  2.40    Offset  1.5  2.40   

Diameter  14.66 Offset  3.60

   
   

MHO Reach  - Diameter  Offset   Diameter 

MHO Center  -   Offset 
 2.00 
MHO Reach  - 14.66  3.60   
 14.66 
MHO Reach  -11.06 MHO Center  -   3.60   
 2.00 
 
MHO Center  -3.73
 
 

Blinder 
 X'd  Xt  Xs   tan 90   120  
  
2   2 

 X'd  Xt   Zs  sin     tan 90   60 

Blinder 
2
   

Blinder 
 5.53  2.40   2.03  sin 80.00    tan 30 
2
Blinder  2.88
 

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The 78-Element in this application will use the single blinder scheme, as shown in the following
characteristic:

 
A 78-Element time delay setting will be replaced with functionality that prevents the 78-
Element from tripping until the 78-Swing exits the impedance characteristic to minimize the
clearing energy that will occur in the generator circuit breaker.

The following settings should be applied to the relays to ensure these conditions are met:

a) M-3425A 78: Out of Step Settings

 Circle Diameter = 14.7Ω [14.66Ω rounded up because the relay only allows one decimal
place]
 Offset = -11.1Ω [The Offset setting in the M-3425A relay is the bottom of the 78-MHO
circle, which is usually called the reach. The value was rounded up because the relay
only allows one decimal place. The relay tester should verify that the top of the 78-MHO
circle is +3.6Ω with the applied settings.]
 Blinder Impedance = 2.9Ω [The value was rounded up because the relay only allows one
decimal place]
 Impedance angle = 90° [All calculations use X, which is at 90°]
 Pole Slip Counter = 1 [The 78-Element should trip during the first swing through the
characteristic]
 Pole Slip Reset Time = 1 [Not required by the application]
 Time Delay = 1 [The minimum setting equals no intentional time delay]
 Trip on MHO exit = Enable [78-Element should not trip until it exits the 78-MHO
characteristic
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = N/A [No additional blocking logic should be applied]

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b) SEL-300G 78 Element Settings

 E78 (Enable Out-of-Step Protection) = 1B [Turns single blinder 78-Protection On]
 78FWD (Forward Reach Reactance) = 11.1Ω [The forward reach setting in the SEL-
300G relay is the bottom of the 78-MHO circle. The value was rounded up because the
relay only allows one decimal place.]
 78REV (Reverse Reach Reactance) = 3.6Ω [The reverse reach setting in the SEL-300G
relay is the top of the 78-MHO circle]
 78R1 (Right Hand Blinder) = 2.9Ω [The value was rounded up because the relay only
allows one decimal place]
 78L1 (Left Hand Blinder) = 2.9Ω [The value was rounded up]
 78TD (Out-of-Step Trip Delay) = 0.00
 78TDURD (Out-of-Step Trip Duration) = 0.00 [Not required for application]
 50ABC (Pos. Seq. Current Supervision) = 0.25 [Not required for application, set at the
minimum setting to ensure operation]
 OOSTC (78 Element Torque Control) = 1 [The 78-Element should always be ON]
 TR1 (Trip Equation 1) = … +OOST
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1 + TRIP2 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via NO
contact]
 SV1 (SELogic Variable 1) = … +/OOS [The ER equation is full, so SV1 will be used
trigger an oscillography report]
 SV1PU (SV1 Pickup Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV1T will turn ON if SV1 is ON]
 SV1DO (SV1 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV1T turns OFF when SV1 turns OFF]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … +/SV1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
any element in SV1 picks up.]
 SET13 (Set Latch Bit 13) = … OOST [LT13 will be used to display a message on the
front panel when the 78-Trip operates]
 RST13 (Reset Latch Bit 13) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]
 ALIAS13 (Relay Word Bit Alias 13) = LT13 OUT_OF_STEP TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT13 as OUT_OF_STEP in the SER]
 DP13 (Display Point 13) = LT13 [A message will appear on front panel after the 78-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP13_1 (Display Point 13 Label) = OUT OF STEP TRIP [Message displayed on front
panel after 78-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP13_0 (Display Point 13 Label) = NA [No message unless a 78-Trip operates]
 SER4 (Sequential Events Recorder 4) = … OOS, OOST, OOSTC, LT13, 78R1, 78R2,
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N. Under-/Over-Frequency (81) Protection

Generators are designed to operate within specific voltage, frequency, power factor, and load
characteristics. Abnormal frequencies usually occur when the delicate balance between load and
generation in a power system is unbalanced. The generator frequency will decrease if the load
requirements are greater than the available generation in the power system, and increase if the
available generation is greater than the connected load.

Frequency protection is typically used to protect the prime mover instead of the generator
because the blades in steam, water, or gas turbines can be damaged if they operate outside rigid
frequency tolerances. The Under/Over-Frequency protection will operate the generator circuit
breaker to isolate the generator from an abnormal system frequency so that the generator can be
quickly re-synchronized when the problem is corrected.

The Under/Over-Frequency elements measure the generator terminal voltages through the
generator PTs and could be set to match the generator characteristics supplied by the
manufacturer (see below for specifications for this application) to ensure the prime mover is not
damaged during abnormal frequency conditions:

 59.40Hz to 60.50Hz = no adverse effect on blade life.

 58.30Hz to 59.40Hz = potential damage in 100.0000 seconds.
 60.50Hz to 61.80Hz = potential damage in 200.0000 seconds.
 <58.30Hz or >61.80Hz = potential damage in 10.0000 seconds.

NERC also has frequency protection specifications that must be met before the generator can be
connected to the power system. The specifications for the Western Interconnection are:

Western Interconnection 
High Frequency Duration  Low Frequency Duration 
Frequency (Hz)  Time (Seconds)  Frequency (Hz)  Time (Seconds) 
=> 61.7  Instantaneous Trip  <= 57.0  Instantaneous Trip 
=> 61.6  30 <= 57.3  0.75
=> 60.6  180  <= 57.8  7.5 
< 60.6  Continuous Operation  <= 58.4  30 
    <= 59.4  180
    > 59.4  Continuous Operation 

Therefore, the relays should be set with the following frequency protection settings that will
only operate when the circuit breaker is closed to prevent nuisance trips during generator start-
up and run-down:

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 An Under-Frequency-Element (81U1) with a 58.40Hz pickup setting and 30s time delay.
 A 2nd Under-Frequency-Element (81U2) with a 57.80Hz pickup setting and 9.5s time delay.
 An Over-Frequency-Element (81O1) with a 60.60Hz pickup setting and 195s time delay.
 A 2nd Over-Frequency-Element (81O2) with a 61.65Hz pickup setting and 9.5s time delay.

All of the frequency elements will operate the generator circuit breaker to isolate the generator
from the power system, which will allow the operators to re-synchronize the generator
immediately after the frequency problem is corrected. A normally-open alarm signal should
also be sent via the SCADA system.

a) M-3425A Under/Over Frequency Settings - 81#1

The M-3425A 81#1-Element settings should match the 81U1-Element described above:

 Pickup = 58.40Hz
 Time Delay = 1,800 cycles [30s x 60Hz]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = 1 [The element will be blocked if the generator circuit breaker is
open]

b) M-3425A Under/Over Frequency Settings - 81#2

The M-3425A 81#2-Element settings should match the 81U2-Element described above:

 Pickup = 57.80Hz
 Time Delay = 570 cycles [9.5s x 60Hz]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = 1 [The element will be blocked if the generator circuit breaker is
open]

c) M-3425A Under/Over Frequency Settings - 81#3

The M-3425A 81#3-Element settings should match the 81O1-Element described above:

 Pickup = 60.60Hz
 Time Delay = 11,700 cycles [195s x 60Hz]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = 1 [The element will be blocked if the generator circuit breaker is
open]

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d) M-3425A Under/Over Frequency Settings - 81#4

The M-3425A 81#4-Element settings should match the 81O1-Element described above:

 Pickup = 61.65Hz
 Time Delay = 570 cycles [9.5s x 60Hz]
 Outputs = 1, 3 [Output 1 trips the generator circuit breaker. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = 1 [The element will be blocked if the generator circuit breaker is
open]

e) SEL-300G 81 Element Settings

The SEL-300G 81-Element settings should be:

 E81 (Enable Frequency Protection) = 4 [Turns on four levels of 81-Element protection]

 27B81P (Undervoltage Block) = 20V [Minimum voltage that must be measured before
any of the 81-Elements operate to prevent nuisance trips. Set at the minimum value.]
 81D1P (Level 1 Pickup) = 58.40Hz [81U1-Element setting]
 81D1D (Level 1 Time Delay) = 30.00 seconds [81U1-Element setting]
 81D2P (Level 2 Pickup) = 57.80Hz [81U2-Element setting]
 81D2D (Level 2 Time Delay) = 9.50 seconds [81U2-Element setting]
 81D3P (Level 3 Pickup) = 60.60Hz [81U3-Element setting]
 81D3D (Level 3 Time Delay) = 195.00 seconds [81U3-Element setting]
 81D4P (Level 4 Pickup) = 61.65Hz [81U4-Element setting]
 81D4D (Level 4 Time Delay) = 9.50 seconds [81U4-Element setting]
 TR3 (Trip Equation 3) = (81D1T + 81D2T + 81D3T + 81D4T) * 52A [TR1 equation will
not allow all of the characters for all of the 81-Elements. TRIP3 will operate when any
81-Element operates AND the generator circuit breaker is closed.]
 ULTR3 (Unlatch Trip Equation 3) = 3PO [TRIP3 will stay latched until the generator
circuit breaker opens]
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1 + TRIP3 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1+TRIP2 + TRIP3 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA
via normally-open contact]
 SV1 (SELogic Variable 1) = … +/81D1+/81D2+/81D3+/81D4 [The ER equation is full,
so SV1 will be used trigger an oscillography report]
 SV1PU (SV1 Pickup Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV1T will turn ON if SV1 is ON]
 SV1DO (SV1 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV1T will turn OFF immediately after
SV1 turns OFF]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … +/SV1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
any element in SV1 picks up.]

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 SET14 (Set Latch Bit 14) = (81D1T + 81D2T + 81D3T + 81D4T) * 52A [LT14 will be
used to display a message on the front panel when any 81-Element trips while the
generator circuit breaker is closed]
 RST14 (Reset Latch Bit 14) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]
 ALIAS14 (Relay Word Bit Alias 14) = LT14 FREQUENCY TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT14 as FREQUENCY in the SER]
 DP14 (Display Point 14) = LT14 [To display a message on the front panel after 81-
Element operates until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP14_1 (Display Point 14 Label) = O/U FREQUENCY TR [Message displayed on front
panel after 81-Element operates until a target reset command is issued]
 DP14_0 (Display Point 14 Label) = NA [No message unless a 81-Element operates]
 SER4 (Sequential Events Recorder 4) = …
81D1,81D1T,81D2,81D2T,81D3,81D3T,81D4,81D4T,27B81,LT14

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O. Phase Differential (87) Protection Settings

Differential relays create a zone of protection using CT inputs that measure the energy flowing
into the zone and compare it to the energy leaving the zone. If there is a substantial difference
between the two, the 87-Element assumes that there is a fault inside the zone of protection and
will trip the generator circuit breaker, the generator field circuit breaker, and the generator
lockout relay.

The application creates a zone of protection using the generator neutral CTs and the generator
circuit breaker CTs. The differential protection should detect and trip during internal winding
faults, but they should ignore external faults.

The IEEE recommends a 0.3A Minimum Pickup setting to prevent nuisance trips when low
currents can create large percentage differences. The slope setting should be larger than the
combined CT mismatch error (20%) using the relay’s restraint current formula. There should be
no intentional time delay unless CT saturation is expected during system transients.

The 87-Element should operate the generator lockout relay, which will:

 operate the generator circuit breaker to isolate the generator or power system from the fault,
 operatethe generator field circuit breaker, and
 send a shutdown signal to the prime mover to stop the generator from feeding into a ground
fault located inside the generator.

The following settings should be applied to the relays to ensure these conditions are met:

a) M-3425A 87: Phase Differential Current Settings

 Pickup = 0.30A
 Time Delay = 1 cycle [Lowest possible setting that creates no intentional time delay]
 Percent Slope = 25% [Greater than 20%]
 Outputs = 2, 3 [Output 2 trips the generator lockout relay. Output 3 sends a normally-
open SCADA trip alarm to the operators]
 Blocking Input(s) = N/A [No additional blocking logic should be applied]
 Phase CT Correction = 1.00 [Both CT inputs are connected to 1600:1 CTs]

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b) SEL-300G 87 Element Settings

The 87-Element in the SEL-300G relay should have the following settings:

 E87 (Enable Differential Protection) = G [Turns 87-Protection On and sets it to expect no

phase shift between CT inputs]
 TAP1 (Phase Input TAP Value) = 3.50 [Nominal generator current with 1600:1 CTs, as
calculated in Section 5]
 TAPD (87 Input TAP Value) = 3.50 [Nominal generator current with 1600:1 CTs, as
calculated in Section 5]
 U87P (Unrestrained Element Pickup, mult of TAP) = 10.0 [Can be any value because this
element is not used]
 O87P (Restrained Element Pickup, mult of TAP) = 0.09 [Minimum pickup setting / TAP
= 0.30A / 3.5A = 0.09A]
 SLP1 (Restraint Slope 1 Percentage) = 25% [Greater than 20%]
 87B (Restrained Element Block) = 0 [Nothing should block 87-Element operation]
 TR2 (Trip Equation 2) = … + 87R
 OUT102 (Output Contact 102) = TRIP2 [Trips the generator lockout relay]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1 + TRIP2 + TRIP3 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA
via NO contact]
 SV1 (SELogic Variable 1) = … +/87R [The ER equation is full, so SV1 will be used
trigger an oscillography report]
 SV1PU (SV1 Pickup Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV1T will turn ON if SV1 is ON]
 SV1DO (SV1 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV1T will turn OFF immediately after
SV1 turns OFF]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) = … +/SV1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
any element in SV1 picks up.]
 SET15 (Set Latch Bit 15) = … 87R [LT15 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 87-Trip operates]
 RST15 (Reset Latch Bit 15) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]
 ALIAS15 (Relay Word Bit Alias 15) = LT15 DIFF_FAULT TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT15 as DIFFR_FAULT in the SER]
 DP15 (Display Point 15) = LT15 [A message will appear on front panel after the 87-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP15_1 (Display Point 15 Label) = DIFFERENTIAL TR [Message displayed on front
panel after 87-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP15_0 (Display Point 15 Label) = NA [No message unless a 87-Trip operates]
 SER4 (Sequential Events Recorder 4) = … 87R,LT15

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7. Display Settings
The following settings control what appears on the front panel displays

A. SEL-300G Global Settings

 FP-TO (Front Panel Time Out) = 15 minutes [to reset the front panel to the default displays
if an operator leaves the display on a specific menu]
 DATE_F (Date Format) = MDY [to match the end-users standard]
 FP-I (Front Panel Current Display) = Y [One of the scrolling front panel messages should
show the amount of current flowing through the generator neutral CT]
 FP-VPP (Front Panel Phase-to-Phase Voltage Display) = Y [One of the scrolling front panel
messages should show the generator’s phase-phase voltage]
 FP-MW (Front Panel Power Display) = Y [One of the scrolling front panel messages should
show the generator’s power metering values]
 FP-FR (Front Panel Frequency Display) = N [The generator frequency should not appear on
the front panel’s scrolling messages]
 FP-87 (Front Panel Current Differential Display) = Y [One of the scrolling front panel
messages should show the generator’s differential metering values]
 DP1 (Display Point 1) = LT1
 DP1_1 (Display Point 1 Label) = SYS BACKUP TRIP
 DP1_0 (Display Point 1 Label) = NA
 DP2 (Display Point 2) = LT2 [Message appears on front panel after 24-Trip operates, which
will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP2_1 (Display Point 2 Label) = V/HZ TRIPPED [Message displayed on front panel after
24-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP2_0 (Display Point 2 Label) = NA [No message unless a 24-Trip operates]
 DP3 (Display Point 3) = LT3 [A message will appear on front panel after the 27D1-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP3_1 (Display Point 3 Label) = UNDER-VOLT TRIP [Message displayed on front panel
after 27D1-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP3_0 (Display Point 3 Label) = NA [No message unless a 27D1-Trip operates]
 DP4 (Display Point 4) = 46Q1 [Message appears on front panel only when 46-Alarm is
currently active]
 DP4_1 (Display Point 4 Label) = UNBAL O/C ALARM [Message displayed on front panel
when 46-Alarm is currently active]
 DP4_0 (Display Point 1 Label) = NA [No message unless a 46-Alarm is active]
 DP5 (Display Point 5) = LT5 [A message will appear on front panel after the 27TH-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]

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 DP5_1 (Display Point 5 Label) = STATOR FAULT TR [Message displayed on front panel
after 27TH-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP5_0 (Display Point 5 Label) = NA [No message unless a 27TH-Trip operates]
 DP6 (Display Point 6) = LT6 [A message will appear on front panel after the 32-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP6_1 (Display Point 6 Label) = REV POWER TRIP [Message displayed on front panel
after 32-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP6_0 (Display Point 6 Label) = NA [No message unless a 32-Trip operates]
 DP7 (Display Point 7) = LT7 [To display a message on the front panel after 40-Element
operates until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP7_1 (Display Point 7 Label) = LOST FIELD TRIP [Message displayed on front panel
after 40-Element operates until a target reset command is issued]
 DP7_0 (Display Point 7 Label) = NA [No message unless a 40-Element operates]
 DP8 (Display Point 8) = LT2 [Message appears on front panel after 46-Trip operates, which
will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP8_1 (Display Point 8 Label) = UNBAL O/C TRIP [Message displayed on front panel
after 46-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP8_0 (Display Point 8 Label) = NA [No message unless a 46-Trip operates]
 DP9 (Display Point 9) = LT9 [A message will appear on front panel after the 50BF-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP9_1 (Display Point 9 Label) = BREAKER-FAIL TR [Message displayed on front panel
after 50BF-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP9_0 (Display Point 9 Label) = NA [No message unless a 50BF-Trip operates]
 DP10 (Display Point 10) = LT10 [A message will appear on front panel after the 50/27-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP10_1 (Display Point 10 Label) = INAD_ENERGZ TRIP [Message displayed on front
panel after 50/27-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP10_0 (Display Point 10 Label) = NA [No message unless a 50BF-Trip operates]
 DP11 (Display Point 11) = LT11 [A message will appear on front panel after the 59D1-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP11_1 (Display Point 11 Label) = OVER-VOLT TRIP [Message displayed on front panel
after 59D1-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP11_0 (Display Point 11 Label) = NA [No message unless a 59D1-Trip operates]
 DP12 (Display Point 12) = SV2 [Message appears on front panel only when 60-Alarm is
currently active]
 DP12_1 (Display Point 12 Label) = PT PROBLEM ALARM [Message displayed on front
panel when 60-Alarm is currently active]
 DP12_0 (Display Point 12 Label) = NA [No message unless a 60-Alarm is active]

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 DP13 (Display Point 13) = LT13 [A message will appear on front panel after the 78-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP13_1 (Display Point 13 Label) = OUT OF STEP TRIP [Message displayed on front panel
after 78-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP13_0 (Display Point 13 Label) = NA [No message unless a 78-Trip operates]
 DP14 (Display Point 14) = LT14 [To display a message on the front panel after 81-Element
operates until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP14_1 (Display Point 14 Label) = O/U FREQUENCY TR [Message displayed on front
panel after 81-Element operates until a target reset command is issued]
 DP14_0 (Display Point 14 Label) = NA [No message unless a 81-Element operates]
 DP15 (Display Point 15) = LT15 [A message will appear on front panel after the 87-Trip
operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued to the relay]
 DP15_1 (Display Point 15 Label) = DIFFERENTIAL TR [Message displayed on front panel
after 87-Trip operates, which will stay on until a target reset command is issued]
 DP15_0 (Display Point 15 Label) = NA [No message unless a 87-Trip operates]
 DP16 (Display Point 16) = 24D1 [Message appears on front panel only when 24-Alarm is
currently active]
 DP16_1 (Display Point 1 Label) = V/HZ ALARM [Message displayed on front panel when
24-Alarm is currently active]
 DP16_0 (Display Point 1 Label) = NA [No message unless a 24-Alarm is active]

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8. Event Recording Settings

The following settings are applied to give future personnel the most infomration possible when they
are troubleshooting:

A. M-3425A Settings
a) Relay / Sequence of Events Recorder Settings
The following settings should be applied in the Relay / Sequence of Events / Setup menu to
ensure future personnel have all the information they need when troubleshooting:

 Functions / Pickup Menu = 21 #1, 21 #2, 24DT #1, 24DT #2, 24 IT, 27 #1, 27 #2, 27TN
#1, 32 #1, 40 #1, 40 #2 46 DT, 46 IT, 50BF, 50/27, 59 #1, 59 #2, 59N #1, 60FL, 78, 81
#1, 81 #2, 81 #3, 81 #4, 87 #1
 Functions / Trip Menu = 21 #1, 21 #2, 24DT #1, 24DT #2, 24 IT, 27 #1, 27 #2, 27TN #1,
32 #1, 40 #1, 40 #2 46 DT, 46 IT, 50BF, 50/27, 59 #1, 59 #2, 59N #1, 60FL, 78, 81 #1,
81 #2, 81 #3, 81 #4, 87 #1
 Functions / Dropout Menu = 21 #1, 21 #2, 24DT #1, 24DT #2, 24 IT, 27 #1, 27 #2,
27TN #1, 32 #1, 40 #1, 40 #2 46 DT, 46 IT, 50BF, 50/27, 59 #1, 59 #2, 59N #1, 60FL,
78, 81 #1, 81 #2, 81 #3, 81 #4, 87 #1
 Inputs Pickup = 1
 Inputs Drop = 1
 Outputs Pickup = 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
 Outputs Drop = 1, 2, 3, 5, 7

b) Relay / Setup Oscillograph Recorder Settings

The following selections should be made in the Relay / Setup Oscillograph Recorder
Settings Menu to ensure future personnel have all the information they need when
troubleshooting:

 Partitions = 3 Partitions: 208 Cycles

 Post Trigger Delay = 25%
 Trigger Inputs = N/A
 Trigger Outputs = 1, 2, 3, 5, 7

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B. SEL-300G Settings
a) SEL-300G Global Settings
 LER (Length of Event Report) = 30 cycles [to record the most information during a fault,
which is the maximum setpoint allowed]
 PRE (Length of Prefault in Event Report) = 4 cycles [to record some information about
system conditions before the fault]
 BKMON (Breaker Monitor Input) = TRIP [to trigger the breaker monitoring logic
whenever any SEL-300G trip signal is sent (TRIP1, TRIP2, TRIP3, or TRIP4)].
 COSP1 (Close/Open Set Point 1 - max) = 10000 [Default setting because the end user
does not plan on using this feature]
 COSP2 (Close/Open Set Point 2 - mid) = 150 [Default setting because the end user does
not plan on using this feature]
 COSP3 (Close/Open Set Point 3 - min) = 12 [Default setting because the end user does
not plan on using this feature]
 KASP1 (kA Interrupted Set Point 1 - min) = 1.2 [Default setting because the end user
does not plan on using this feature]
 KASP2 (kA Interrupted Set Point 2 - mid) = 8.0 [Default setting because the end user
does not plan on using this feature]
 KASP3 (kA Interrupted Set Point 3 - max) = 20.0 [Default setting because the end user
does not plan on using this feature]

b) SEL-300G Report Settings

 SER1 (Sequential Events Recorder 1) =
50L,IN101,52A,TRIP1,3PO,TRIP2,TR2,OUT101,OUT102,OUT103,OUT105,OUT107,
21P1P,21P1T,21PTC,LT1,21P2P,21P2T,24D1,24D1T,24TC,24C2,24C2T,24CR
 SER2 (Sequential Events Recorder 2) =
LT2,27PP1,SV3,SV3T,LT3,27PP2,SV4,SV4T,64G2,64G2T,64GTC,LT5,32PTC,32P1,3
2P1T,LT6,40Z1,40Z1T,40Z2,40Z2T,40ZTC,LT7,46Q1
 SER3 (Sequential Events Recorder 3) =
46Q1T,46QTC,46Q2,46Q2R,46Q2T,LT8,50H1,TRIP,SV9,SV9T,LT9,27V1,SV10,SV10
T,INAD,INADT,LT10,59PP1,SV11,SV11T,LT11,59PP2,SV12,SV12T
 SER4 (Sequential Events Recorder 4) =
64G1,64G1T,60LOP,SV1,OOS,OOST,OOSTC,LT13,78R1,78R2,78Z1,SWING,81D1,8
1D1T,81D2,81D2T,81D3,81D3T,81D4,81D4T,27B81,LT14,87R,LT15
 ALIAS1 (Relay Word Bit Alias 1) = LT1 SYS_BACKUP_TRIP TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT1 as SYS_BACKUP_TRIP in the SER]
 ALIAS2 (Relay Word Bit Alias 2) = 24D1T V_HZ_ALARM ACTIVE RESET
[Renames 24D1T as V_HZ_ALARM in the SER]

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 ALIAS3 (Relay Word Bit Alias 3) = LT3 UNDER_VOLT TRIPPED RESET [Renames
LT3 as UNDER_VOLT in the SER]
 ALIAS4 (Relay Word Bit Alias 4) = N/A
 ALIAS5 (Relay Word Bit Alias 5) = LT5 STATOR_FAULT TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT5 as STATOR_FAULT in the SER]
 ALIAS6 (Relay Word Bit Alias 6) = LT6 REV_POWER TRIPPED RESET [Renames
LT6 as REV_POWER in the SER]
 ALIAS7 (Relay Word Bit Alias 7) = LT7 LOSS-OF-FIELD TRIPPED RESET [Renames
LT7 as LOSS-OF-FIELD in the SER]
 ALIAS8 (Relay Word Bit Alias 8) = LT8 UNBALANCE_OC TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT8 as UNBALANCE_OC in the SER]
 ALIAS9 (Relay Word Bit Alias 9) = LT9 BREAKER_FAIL TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT9 as BREAKER_FAIL in the SER]
 ALIAS10 (Relay Word Bit Alias 10) = LT10 INAD_ENERGIZED TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT10 as INAD_ENERGIZED in the SER]
 ALIAS11 (Relay Word Bit Alias 11) = LT11 OVER_VOLT TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT11 as OVER_VOLT in the SER]
 ALIAS12 (Relay Word Bit Alias 12) = N/A
 ALIAS13 (Relay Word Bit Alias 13) = LT13 OUT_OF_STEP TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT13 as OUT_OF_STEP in the SER]
 ALIAS14 (Relay Word Bit Alias 14) = LT14 FREQUENCY TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT14 as FREQUENCY in the SER]
 ALIAS15 (Relay Word Bit Alias 15) = LT15 DIFF_FAULT TRIPPED RESET
[Renames LT15 as DIFFR_FAULT in the SER]
 ALIAS16 (Relay Word Bit Alias 16) = TRGTR TARGET_RESET PRESSED
RELEASED

c) SEL-300G Group 1 Settings

 SET1 (Set Latch Bit 1) = 21P1T + 21P2T [LT1 will be used to display a message on the
front panel when the 21-Element operates]
 RST1 (Reset Latch Bit 1) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 SET2 (Set Latch Bit 2) = 24C2T [LT2 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 24-Trip operates]
 RST2 (Reset Latch Bit 2) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 SET3 (Set Latch Bit 3) = SV3T [LT3 will be used to display a message on the front panel
when the 27D1-Trip operates]

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 RST3 (Reset Latch Bit 3) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 SET4 (Set Latch Bit 4) = 0 [Not used by application]
 RST4 (Reset Latch Bit 4) = 0 [Not used by application]
 SET5 (Set Latch Bit 5) = 64G2T [LT5 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 27TH-Trip operates]
 RST5 (Reset Latch Bit 5) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 SET6 (Set Latch Bit 6) = 32P1T [LT6 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 27D1-Trip operates]
 RST6 (Reset Latch Bit 6) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 SET7 (Set Latch Bit 7) = 40Z1T+40Z2T [LT7 will be used to display a message on the
front panel when the 40-Element operates]
 RST7 (Reset Latch Bit 7) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 SET8 (Set Latch Bit 8) = 46Q2T [LT8 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 46-Trip operates]
 RST8 (Reset Latch Bit 8) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 SET9 (Set Latch Bit 9) = SV9T [LT9 will be used to display a message on the front panel
when the 50BF-Trip operates]
 RST9 (Reset Latch Bit 9) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear the
message on front panel]
 SET10 (Set Latch Bit 10) = INADT [LT10 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 50/27-Trip operates]
 RST10 (Reset Latch Bit 10) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]
 SET11 (Set Latch Bit 11) = SV11T [LT11 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 59D1-Trip operates]
 RST11 (Reset Latch Bit 11) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]
 SET12 (Set Latch Bit 12) = 0 [Not used by application]
 RST12 (Reset Latch Bit 12) = 0 [Not used by application]
 SET13 (Set Latch Bit 13) = … OOST [LT13 will be used to display a message on the
front panel when the 78-Trip operates]
 RST13 (Reset Latch Bit 13) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]

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 SET14 (Set Latch Bit 14) = (81D1T + 81D2T + 81D3T + 81D4T) * 52A [LT14 will be
used to display a message on the front panel when any 81-Element trips while the
generator circuit breaker is closed]
 RST14 (Reset Latch Bit 14) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]
 SET15 (Set Latch Bit 15) = … 87R [LT15 will be used to display a message on the front
panel when the 87-Trip operates]
 RST15 (Reset Latch Bit 15) = TRGTR [Target reset command must be applied to clear
the message on front panel]
 SET16 (Set Latch Bit 16) = 0 [Not used by application]
 RST16 (Reset Latch Bit 16) = 0 [Not used by application]

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9. Control and Logic Settings

A. M-3425A Settings
The following Elements, Outputs and Blocking Inputs should be applied to the relay:

Element  Outputs  Blocking Inputs 

21 #1  1, 3  FL, 1 
21 #2  1, 3  FL, 1 
24DT #1  7  FL 
24DT #2  1, 3  FL 
24IT  1, 3  FL 
27 #1  1, 3  FL, 1 
27 #2  1, 3  FL, 1 
27TN #1  2, 3  FL 
32 #1  1, 3  FL 
40 #1  1, 3  FL 
40 #2  1, 3  FL 
46 DT  7   
46IT  1, 3   
50BF  5   
50/27  1, 3  FL 
59 #1  1, 3   
59 #2  1, 3   
59N #1  2, 3   
60FL  7   
78  1, 3   
81 #1  1, 3  1 
81 #2  1, 3  1 
81 #3  1, 3  1 
81 #4  1, 3  1 
87 #1  2, 3   

B. SEL-300G Settings
The following setting operate an output or perform some other control function:

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a) SEL-300G Global Settings

 No Local Bits are used and they should all be disabled (NLB#, CLB#, SLB#, & PLB# =
N/A)
 DCLOP (DC Battery Undervoltage) = 100V [80% of the nominal DC voltage to provide
backup DC Alarm functions in case the battery charger alarm system fails. The DC
Undervoltage Alarm will operate the normally-closed SCADA alarm contact (OUT107)
if an DC undervoltage is detected for longer than 10s (600 cycles)].
b) DCHIP (DC Battery Undervoltage) = 150V [120% of the nominal DC voltage to provide
backup DC Alarm functions in case the battery charger alarm system fails. The DC
Overvoltage Alarm will operate the normally-closed SCADA alarm contact contact
(OUT107) if an DC undervoltage is detected for longer than 10s (600 cycles)].

c) SEL-300G Group 1 Settings

 TDURD (Minimum Trip Duration) = 0.16 seconds [Seals in all trip outputs for a
minimum of 0.16 seconds to prevent output contact chatter]
 TR1 (Trip Equations 1) =
21P1T+21P2T+24C2T+SV3T+SV4T+32P1T+40Z1T+40Z2T+46Q2T+SV9T+INADT+
SV11T+SV12T+OOST [Should operate the generator circuit breaker trip coil and send
alarm to SCADA]
 ULTR1 (Unlatch Trip Equation 1) = 3PO [TRIP3 will stay latched until the generator
circuit breaker opens]
 TR2 (Trip Equations 1) = (64G2T*59V1)+64G1T+87R [Should operate the generator
lockout relay and send alarm to SCADA]
 ULTR2 (Unlatch Trip Equation 2) = 3PO [Ensure the TRIP2 output stays latched until
the problem disappears]
 TR3 (Trip Equations 3) = (81D1T+81D2T+81D3T+81D4T)*52A [Should operate the
generator circuit breaker trip coil and send alarm to SCADA]
 ULTR3 (Unlatch Trip Equation 3) = 3PO [TRIP3 will stay latched until the generator
circuit breaker opens]
 ER (Event Trigger Equation) =
/21P1P+/21P2P+/24D1+/24C2+/27PP1+/27PP2+/64G2+/32P1+/40Z1+/40Z2+/46Q1+/4
6Q2+/SV9T+/59PP1+/59PP2+/64G1+/SV1 [To trigger an oscillography report when the
element picks up]
 OUT101 (Output Contact 101) = TRIP1+TRIP3 [Trips the generator circuit breaker]
 OUT102 (Output Contact 102) = TRIP2 [Trips the generator lockout relay]
 OUT103 (Output Contact 103) = TRIP1+TRIP3 [Sends trip alarm to SCADA via
normally-open contact]
 OUT104 (Output Contact 104) = 0 [Not used]

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Description of Operation
 OUT105 (Output Contact 105) = SV9T [Trips G1 Breaker-fail Relay, which will trip all
circuit breakers connected to 52G1 (52G2, 52G3, 52L1)]
 OUT106 (Output Contact 106) = 0 [Not used]
 OUT107 (Output Contact 107) = !24D1T*!46Q1T*!SV2T [The NOT(!) added in front of
Word Bits with AND in between them should turn the OUT107 physical NO contact into
a functional NC contact]
 INAD (Inadvertent Energization) = SV10T * 50H1 [The 50/27-Protection will operate if
the 50/27-Protection is armed (current less than 0.25A and voltage below 57.5VP-P for
longer than 1.5 seconds) and then a current greater than 0.25A is detected, which
indicates an inadvertent-energization condition]
 ESV (Enable SELogic Variables) = 12 [Only 8 variables are used, but I wanted to keep
the numbers between different logic elements consistent to make them easier to follow]
 SV1 (SELogic Variable 1) = /60LOP [The ER equation is full, so SV1 will be used
trigger an oscillography report]
 SV1PU (SV1 Pickup Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV1T will turn ON if SV1 is ON]
 SV1DO (SV1 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV1T will turn OFF immediately after
SV1 turns OFF]
 SV2 (SELogic Variable 2) = 60LOP * (!27V1 + 50L) [SV2 will only turn ON if a PT
problem is detected (60LOP) AND the generator is online (!27V1 OR 50L). The
generator is considered online if the measured positive-sequence voltage is NOT smaller
than 50% of the nominal generator voltage (27V1) OR the measured generator current is
greater than 0.25A secondary (0.25A x 1600 = 400A primary).]
 SV2PU (SV2 Pickup Time) = 30 seconds [SV2T will turn ON if SV2 is ON for 30s]
 SV2DO (SV2 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV2T will turn OFF after SV1 turns OFF]
 SV3 (SELogic Variable 3) = 27PP1 * 52A * !60LOP [SV3 will only turn ON if: any
phase-phase (P-P) voltage is less than 102.3V, AND the generator circuit breaker is
closed (52A), AND no PT problems are detected (!60LOP)]
 SV3PU (SV3 Pickup Time) = 15.00 s [SV3T will turn ON if SV3 is ON for 15.00 s]
 SV3DO (SV3 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV3T will turn OFF immediately after
SV3 turns OFF]
 SV4 (SELogic Variable 4) = 27PP2 * 52A * !60LOP [SV4 will only turn ON if: any P-P
voltage is less than 92.0V, AND the generator circuit breaker is closed (52A), AND no
PT problems are detected (!60LOP)]
 SV4PU (SV4 Pickup Time) = 3.10s [SV4T will turn ON if SV4 is ON for 3.10 seconds]
 SV4DO (SV4 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV4T will turn OFF immediately after
SV4 turns OFF]
 SV5 (SELogic Variable 5) = 0 [Not used]
 SV5PU (SV5 Pickup Time) = 0.00 seconds [Not used]
 SV5DO (SV5 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [Not used]

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Description of Operation
 SV6 (SELogic Variable 6) = 0 [Not used]
 SV6PU (SV6 Pickup Time) = 0.00 seconds [Not used]
 SV6DO (SV6 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [Not used]
 SV7 (SELogic Variable 7) = 0 [Not used]
 SV7PU (SV7 Pickup Time) = 0.00 seconds [Not used]
 SV7DO (SV7 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [Not used]
 SV8 (SELogic Variable 8) = 0 [Not used]
 SV8PU (SV8 Pickup Time) = 0.00 seconds [Not used]
 SV8DO (SV8 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [Not used]
 SV9 (SELogic Variable 9) = (TRIP) * (52A + 50H1) [SV9 will only turn ON if TRIP1
OR TRIP2 OR TRIP3 OR TRIP4 operates AND the generator circuit breaker is closed,
which is detected if the 52b contact in the generator circuit breaker is open (52A =
!IN101) OR any phase current flowing through the circuit breaker is greater than 0.25A
secondary (0.25 x 1600:1 = 400A primary)]
 SV9PU (SV9 Pickup Time) = 0.200 seconds [SV9T will turn ON if SV9 is ON for 12
cycles (12 cycles / 60 Hz)]
 SV9DO (SV9 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV9T will turn OFF immediately after
SV9 turns OFF]
 SV10 (SELogic Variable 10) = !50H1*27V1*!60LOP [SV10 will only turn ON if no
phase current flowing through the circuit breaker is greater than 0.25A secondary (0.25 x
1600:1 = 400A primary) AND the all P-P generator voltages are less than 57.5VP-P AND
no PT problems are detected. SV10T will be used to arm the 50/27-Protection.]
 SV10PU (SV10 Pickup Time) = 1.50 seconds [SV10T will turn ON and arm the 50/27-
Protection if SV10 is ON for 1.5 seconds]
 SV10DO (SV10 Dropout Time) = 0.25 seconds [SV10T will turn OFF 0.25 seconds after
SV10 turns OFF, which will disarm the 50/27-Protection after the generator is energized
normally]
 SV11 (SELogic Variable 11) = 59PP1 [SV11 will only turn ON if any phase-phase (P-P)
voltage is greater than 127.0V)]
 SV11PU (SV11 Pickup Time) = 10.00 seconds [SV11T will turn ON if SV11 is ON for
10.00 seconds]
 SV11DO (SV11 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV11T will turn OFF immediately after
SV11 turns OFF]
 SV12 (SELogic Variable 12) = 59PP2 [SV12 will only turn ON if any P-P voltage is
greater than 172.5V]
 SV12PU (SV12 Pickup Time) = 0.03 seconds [SV12T will turn ON if SV12 is ON for
0.03 seconds (2 cycles / 60Hz)]
 SV12DO (SV12 Dropout Time) = 0.00 seconds [SV12T will turn OFF immediately after
SV12 turns OFF]

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