User´s manual and SPAJ 140 C

Technical description Combined overcurrent

and earth-fault relay

3I >
2 I

f n = 50Hz I n = 1A 5A (I ) 5 I L1 I L2 I L3 I 0 IRF
60Hz I n = 1A 5A (I o )

SPAJ 140 C
80...265V –
~ RESET
I >/I n
18...80V – U aux STEP

t > [s]
k
SPCJ 4D29
I >> / I n
REGISTERS OPER.IND.
t >> [s]
0 0 0 0 0
I 0 >/ I n
1 I /I n
L1 1 I >START
t 0 > [s ]
2 I L2 / I n 2 I >TRIP k0
3 I L3 / I n 3 I >> START
I o >> /I n
4 I max (15min) /I n 4 I >> TRIP
5 t (I > )[ % ] 5 I o >START t o >>[s]
6 t (I >>)[ % ] 6 I o >TRIP PROGRAM
SGF
7 I o /I n 7 I o >>START
8 t (I o > )[ % ] 8 I o >>TRIP SGB
9 t (I o >>)[ % ] 9 CBFP
SGR
TRIP
0074A

0012A

RS 611 006 - Ser.No. SPCJ 4D29

ABB Network Partner

 1MRS 750629-MUM EN
SPAJ 140 C
Issued 97-01-30
Version A (replaces 34 SPAJ 16 EN1) Combined overcurrent
Checked
Approved and earth-fault relay
Station
Automation
Data subject to change without notice

Contents Features .......................................................................................................................... 2

Application ..................................................................................................................... 2
Description of operation ................................................................................................. 3
Connections ................................................................................................................... 4
Signal diagram ................................................................................................................ 7
Signal abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 7
Start and operation indicators ......................................................................................... 8
Power supply and output relay module ........................................................................... 9
Technical data .............................................................................................................. 10
Maintenance and repairs ............................................................................................... 13
Spare parts .................................................................................................................... 13
Dimensions and instructions for mounting .................................................................. 14
Order information ........................................................................................................ 14

The complete manual for the relay SPAJ 140 C contains the following submanuals:

General relay description for SPAJ 140 C 1MRS 750629-MUM EN

General characteristics of D type relay modules 1MRS 750066-MUM EN
Combined overcurrent and earth-fault relay module
type SPCJ 4D29 1MRS 750119-MUM EN

Features Three-phase, low-set phase overcurrent unit Extensive data communication capabilities over
with definite time or inverse definite minimum built-in serial port
time (IDMT) characteristic
Outstanding design flexibility for easy selection
Three-phase, high-set phase overcurrent unit of appropriate operation schemes for different
with instantaneous or definite time function applications

Low-set, non-directional earth-fault unit with Numerical display of setting values, measured
definite time or inverse definite minimum time values, memorized fault values, fault codes etc.
(IDMT) characteristic
Enhanced system reliability and availability due
High-set, non-directional earth-fault unit with to continuous hardware and software self-super-
instantaneous or definite time function vision with auto-diagnosis

Built-in breaker failure protection function Powerful software support for setting and
parametrizing of the relay and for recording of
Two heavy-duty and four light-duty output relay parameters with a portable PC.
relays with field-selectable configuration

Application The combined overcurrent and earth-fault relay flexible tripping and signalling facilities. The
SPAJ 140 C is intended to be used for the overcurrent and earth-fault relays can also be
selective short-circuit and earth-fault protection used inother applications requiring single-, two-
of radial feeders in solidly earthed, resistance or three-phase overcurrent protection and non-
earthed or impedance earthed power systems. directional earth-fault protection. The com-
The integrated protection relay includes a phase bined overcurrent and earth-fault relay also fea-
overcurrent unit and an earth-fault unit with tures circuit breaker failure protection.

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Description of The combined overcurrent and earth-fault relay starts delivering a start signal after a preset ~40
operation is a secondary relay to be connected to the ms start time, when the set start current is
current transformers of the protected object. exceeded. When the set operate time elapses, the
The three-phase overcurrent unit and the earth- earth-fault unit operates.
fault unit continuously measure the phase cur-
rents and the neutral current of the protected The low-set stage of the overcurrent unit and the
object. On detection of a fault the relay starts, low-set stage of the earth-fault unit may be given
trips the circuit breaker, initiates auto-reclosing, definite time or inverse definite minimum time
provides alarm, records fault data etc. in accord- (IDMT) characteristic. When the IDMT char-
ance with the application and the configured acteristic is chosen six time/current curves are
relay functions. available. Four of the curves comply with the BS
142 and IEC 255 and are named "Normal
When the phase current exceeds the set start inverse", "Very inverse", "Extremely inverse"
current of the low-set stage I>, the overcurrent and "Long-time inverse". The two additional
unit starts delivering a start signal after a preset inverse time curves called the "RI-curve" and
~60 ms start time. When the set operate time at the "RXIDG-curve" are also provided.
definite time operation or the calculated operate
time at inverse time operation elapses, the over- By appropriate configuration of the output relay
current unit operates. In the same way the high- matrix, the start signals of the overcurrent and
set stage I>> of the overcurrent unit starts deliv- earth-fault units are obtained as contact func-
ering a start signal after a preset ~40 ms start tions. The start signals can be used for blocking
time, when the set start current is exceeded. co-operating protection relays, for signalling
When the set operate time elapses, the overcur- and for initiating auto-reclosing.
rent unit operates.
The relay includes one external binary input,
When the earth-fault current exceeds the set which is controlled by an external control volt-
start current of the low-set stage I0>, the earth- age. The function of the control input is deter-
fault unit starts delivering a start signal after a mined by selector switches in the protection
preset ~60 ms start time. When the set operate relay module. The control input can be used for
time at definite time operation or the calculated blocking the operation of one or more protec-
operate time at inverse time operation elapses, tion stages, for resetting a latched output relay in
the earth-fault unit operates. In the same way the manual reset mode or for enforcing a new set
the high-set stage I0>> of the earth-fault unit of relay setting parameters by remote control.

THREE PHASE DEFINITE TIME TRIP

OR INVERSE TIME LOW-SET 51
IL1 OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

THREE PHASE INSTANTANEOUS

OR DEFINITE TIME HIGH-SET SIGNAL 1
50
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

IL2

DEFINITE TIME OR INVERSE TIME

LOW-SET EARTH-FAULT 51 N SIGNAL 2
PROTECTION

IL3
INSTANTANEOUS OR DEFINITE
TIME HIGH-SET EARTH-FAULT 50 N
PROTECTION START 1

REMOTE RESET, REMOTE SETTING

Io CONTROL OR BLOCKING INPUT FOR START 2
THE DIFFERENT CURRENT STAGES

CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE IRF

PROTECTION 51BF
BLOCKING
OR RESET
SERIAL I/O
SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORT

Fig. 1. Protection functions of the combined overcurrent and earth-fault relay type SPAJ 140 C.
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 Fig. 2. Connection diagram for the combined overcurrent and earth-fault relay type SPAJ 140 C.
L1
L2
L3
-
0
- I
I 0
+ +
Rx Tx

SPA-ZC_
+ (~)
U aux +
- (~)
EXTERNAL IRF START 1 START 2 SIGNAL 1 SIGNAL 2 TRIP
CONTROL SERIAL
PORT
63 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 25 26 27 11 10 62 61 70 71 72 74 75 77 78 80 81 68 69 65 66
5A
1A

5A
1A

5A
1A
5A
1A

~ + + + + + +
F E D C B A
U2 + -
TS1 SS1 SS2 SS3 TS2
1 1 1 1 1 TRIP
LATCHING
R
U3 SGB/6
SGB/7

SGR2/2
SGR2/4
SGR2/6
SGR2/8
SGR3/1
SGR3/2
SGR3/3
SGR3/4
SGR3/5
SGR3/6
SGR3/7
SGR3/8

SGR2/1
SGR1/1
SGR1/3
SGR1/5
SGR1/7

SGR2/3
SGR2/5
SGR2/7

SGR1/2

SGR1/6
SGR1/4

SGR1/8
U1 IRF
3I> T1
SGB/1
T2
3I>> T3
SGB/2
T4
T5
Io>
SGB/3
T6
Io>> T7
SGB/4
T8
SGB/5
RC SETTINGS I/O
SGB/8 SGF/4
SPAJ 140 C RESET T9 0.1...1s
U1
Connections

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Uaux Auxiliary voltage
A, B, C, D, E, F Output relays
IRF Self-supervision
SGR Switchgroups for the configuration of the output relays
SGB Switchgroup for the configuration of the blocking or control signal
TRIP Trip output relay
SIGNAL 1 Signal on operation of the overcurrent unit
SIGNAL 2 Signal on operation of the earth-fault unit
START 1 Starting or auxiliary trip signal as selected with switchgroup SGR3
START 2 Start signal of the low-set overcurrent stage I>
U1 Overcurrent and earth-fault relay module SPCJ 4D29
U3 Input module SPTE 4E1
U2 Power supply and output relay module SPTU 240 R1 or SPTU 48 R1
T1…T9 Start and operation indications
SERIAL PORT Serial communication port
SPA-ZC_ Bus connection module
Rx/Tx Receiver bus terminal (Rx) and transmitter bus terminal (Tx) of the bus
connection module

1 61

Rx 2 62
Tx 68 3 63
69
4 65
77
78 5 66

80 6 74

7 75

8 70

9 71
Made in Finland
25 72

26 10

27 11

Fig. 3. Terminal arrangement of the overcurrent and earth-fault relay type SPAJ 140 C.

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 The energizing currents of the overcurrent unit selected with switches1...8 of switchgroup SGR2.
are connected to terminals 1-2, 4-5 and 7-8, The switch matrixes for routing operate signals
when the rated current of the CT secondary to the output relays B and C are identical.
circuits is In = 5 A. When the rated current of the Normally output relay B is used for signalling on
CT secondary circuits is In = 1 A, terminals 1-3, operation of the overcurrent unit and C for
4-6 and 7-9 are used. The relay can also be used signalling on operation of the earth-fault unit.
in single-phase or two-phase applications sim- This is also the default setting of the relay on
ply by leaving one or two energizing inputs delivery from the factory.
unoccupied. In single-phase applications the
same energizing current can be routed through The start signals of the protection stages of the
two energizing inputs, which may increase the relay are routed to output relay D. The signals to
operating speed of the overcurrent unit, espe- be routed to output relay D are selected by
cially at instantaneous operation. means of switches 1, 3, 5 and 7 of switchgroup
SGR1, which is a software switchgroup found in
The energizing current for the earth-fault unit is the main menu of the protection relay module.
connected to terminals 25-26 when the rated The start signals of the low-set and high-set stage
current In = 5 A and to terminals 25-27 when of the overcurrent unit are selected with switches
the rated current In = 1 A. 1 and 3, and the start signals of the high-set and
low-set stage of the earth-fault unit with switches
The control input 10-11 can be used in three 5 and 7.
different ways, i) as control input for an external
blocking signal, ii) as the control input for The output relay E is a heavy-duty relay as
unlatching the trip relay, or iii) as the control output relay A. It can be controlled by the start
input for the remote control of relay settings. and operate signals of the protection stages.
The requested function is selected by means of Output relay E is also used a trip relay for the
switches switchgroup SGB in the main menu of circuit breaker failure protection (CBFP), when
the protection relay module. the CBFP protection is used. In this case the trip
signal can be used either to control a circuit
The auxiliary supply voltage of the relay is breaker upstreams or to control a second trip
connected to terminals 61-62. At d.c. supply coil on the main circuit breaker to increase the
the positive lead is connected to terminal 61. redundancy of the circuit breaker.
The level of the voltage to be applied to the
terminals depends on the type of power supply Output relay F functions as output relay for the
and output relay module inserted in the relay. self-supervision system of the protection relay.
For further details see the description of the The F relay is energized under normal operating
power supply module. The permitted auxiliary conditions and contact gap 70-72 is closed. If a
voltage range of the relay is marked on the relay fault is detected by the self-supervision system,
front panel. or on loss of auxiliary supply, the output relay
drops off and the NO contact 71-72 closes.
Output relay A is a heavy-duty trip relay capable
of controlling most circuit breakers. The oper- By means of bus connection modules type
ate signals of the different protection stages are SPA -ZC17 and SPA-ZC21 the relay connects
routed to the trip relay with switches 2,4,6 and to the fibre-optic SPA bus via a 9-pole, D-type
8 of switchgroup SGR1. On delivery from the subminiature connector located at the rear panel
factory all the protection stages are routed to the of the relay. The terminals of the fibre-optic
trip relay. A latching of the output relay A can cables are connected to the counter terminals Rx
be selected with switches 6 and 7 of switchgroup (receiver) and Tx (transmitter) of the bus con-
SGB. nection module. The fibre-optic cables are linked
from one relay to another and to the substation
Output relays B and C can be used for signalling level communication unit, for instance type
on operation of the relay module. The signals to SRIO 1000M.
be routed to the output relays B and C are

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Signal diagram The figure below schematically illustrates how be configured to obtain the required protection
the start, trip, control and blocking signals can functions.

SGR3 / 1
SGR1 / 1
IRF
IL1
SGR3 / 2
SGR2 / 1 IRF F
I> t>, k SGR2 / 2
SGR1 / 2
IL2
SGR3 / 3 START 1
SGR1 / 3 SGB / 6
RESET+
PROGRAM
1 TS1 E
IL3 SGB / 1 SGF2 / 7
SGR3 / 4
SGR2 / 3 1
I>> t>> SGR2 / 4
SGR1 / 4
START 2
SGB / 2
SS1 D
BS SGF1 / 4 (AR2)
1 0.1...1s

SIGNAL 1
SS2 C
SGF2 / 8
(AR3)
SGR3 / 5
SGR1 / 5 SIGNAL 2
SGR3 / 6 SS3 B
Io> to>, ko SGR2 / 5
SGR2 / 6
Io SGR1 / 6 (AR1)

SGB / 3 SGR3 / 7 RESET+

TRIP
SGR1 / 7 SGB / 7 PROGRAM
1 TS2 A
SGR3 / 8
SGR2 / 7
Io>> to>> 1
SGR2 / 8
SGR1 / 8
TRIP
RESET
SGB / 4

SGB / 5 REMOTE SETTINGS

SGB / 8
RELAY RESET REDUCED BLOCK DIAGRAM SPCJ 4D29 SPTU ___R1

Fig. 4. Signal diagram of the combined overcurrent and earth-fault relay type SPAJ 140 C

The functions of the blocking and start signals the protection relay module. The functions of
are selected with the switches of switchgroups the different switches are explained in detail in
SGF, SGB and SGR. The checksums of the the user´s manual of the protection relay mod-
switchgroups, are found in the setting menu of ule SPCJ 4D29.

Signal IL1, IL2, IL3 Energizing current of phase L1, L2 and L3

abbreviations I0 Neutral current (Residual current)
BS Blocking or control signal
SS1 Start signal 1
SS2 Start signal 2
SS3 Start signal 3
TS1 Operate signal 1 (Trip signal 1)
TS2 Operate signal 2 (Trip signal 2)
BS Blocking signal
AR1...3 Auto-reclose start signals (not in use in relay SPAJ 140 C)
IRF Internal relay failure
SGF Switchgroup for functions
SGB Switchgroup for blockings
SGR Switchgroup for relay configuration

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Operation A) The indicator TRIP is lit when one of the
indicators 3I >
I
protection stages operates. When the protec-
2
f n = 50Hz I n = 1A 5A (I ) 5 I L1 I L2 I L3 I 0 IRF
tion stage resets, the red indicator remains lit.
60Hz I n = 1A 5A (I o )

SPAJ 140 C B) If the display is dark when one of the protec-

80...265V –
tion stages I>, I>>, I0> or I0>> operates, the
~ RESET
18...80V – U aux
I >/I n
t > [s]
STEP faulty phase or the neutral circuit is indicated
SPCJ 4D29
k
with a yellow LED. If, for instance, the TRIP
I >> / I n
REGISTERS OPER.IND.
t >> [s]
indicator glows red, and the indicators IL1
0 0 0 0 0
I 0 >/ I n
and IL2 at the same time are lit, overcurrent
1 /I n 1 I >START
2
I
I
L1

/I n
L2 2 I >TRIP
t 0 > [s ]
k0
has occurred on phase L1 and L2.
3 I L3 / I n 3 I >> START
I o >> /I n
4 I max (15min) /I n 4 I >> TRIP
5
6
t (I > )[ % ]
t (I >>)[ % ]
5
6
I o >START
I o >TRIP
t o >>[s]
PROGRAM
C) Besides being a code number at data presen-
7 I o /I n 7 I o >>START
SGF
tation, the leftmost red digit in the display
8 t (I o > )[ % ] 8 I o >>TRIP
9 t (I o >>)[ % ] 9 CBFP
SGB
serves as a visual operation indicator. An
SGR
TRIP
operation indicator is recognized by the fact
that the red digit alone is switched on. The
0074A

0012A
RS 611 006 - Ser.No. SPCJ 4D29
following table named OPERATION IND.
on the relay front panel is a key to the
function code numbers used.

Indication Explanation

1 I> START = The low-set stage I> of the overcurrent unit has started
2 I> TRIP = The low-set stage I> of the overcurrent unit has operated
3 I>> START = The high-set stage I>> of the overcurrent unit has started
4 I>> TRIP = The high-set stage I>> of the overcurrent unit has operated
5 I0> START = The low-set stage I0> of the earth-fault unit has started
6 I0> TRIP = The low-set stage I0> of the earth-fault unit has operated
7 I0>> START = The high-set stage I0>> of the earth-fault unit has started
8 I0>> TRIP = The high-set stage I0>> of the earth-fault unit has operated
9 CBFP = Circuit breaker failure protection has operated

D) The TRIP indications persist when the pro- SGF2/1 = 1 manual reset of I> start indication
tection stage returns to normal. The indica- SGF2/2 = 1 manual reset of I>> start indication
tor is reset by pushing the RESET/STEP SGF2/3 = 1 manual reset of I0> start indication
push-button. SGF2/4 = 1 manual reset of I0>> start indication

Further, the indicators may be reset via the On delivery of the relay from the factory the
external control input 10-11 by applying a switches SGF2/1…4 are preset at 0.
control voltage to the input, provided switch
SGB/8 is in position 1. E) Shortly after the internal self-supervision
system has detected a permanent relay fault
The basic protection relay functions are not the red IRF indicator is switched on and the
depending on the state of the operation indica- output relay of the self-supervision system
tors, reset or non-reset. The relay is permanently operates. Further, in most fault situations an
operative. autodiagnostic fault code is shown in the
display. The fault code is composed of a red
If a protection stage starts, but not operates, figure 1 and a green code number which
because the energizing quantity goes below the indicates fault type. The fault code persists
set start current before the operate time circuit until the STEP/RESET push-button is
has timed out, the start indicators are normally pressed. When a fault code appears on the
automatically switched off. However, by means display, the code number should be recorded
of the switches SGF2/1…4 the start indications for statistical and maintenance purposes.
may be made persistant which means that they
are to be manually reset by pushing the RESET/
STEP push-button. The persistent indications
are obtained through the following switch set-
tings.

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Power supply To be able to operate the relay needs a secured panel. The primary side of the power supply
and output relay auxiliary voltage supply. The power supply module is protected with a fuse, F1, located on
module module forms the voltages required by the pro- the PCB of the module. The fuse size is 1 A
tection relay module and the auxiliary relays. (slow).
The withdrawable power supply and output
relay module is located behind the system front The power supply unit is a pulse-width modu-
panel, which is fixed by means of four cross- lated (PWM) dc/dc converter with galvanically
slotted screws. The power supply and output isolated primary and secondary sides. It forms
relay module contains the power supply unit, all the dc secondary voltages required by the pro-
output relays, the control circuits of the output tection relay module; that is +24 V, ±12 V and
relays and the electronic circuitry of the external +8 V. The output voltages ±12 V and +24 V are
control inputs. stabilized in the power supply module, while the
+5 V logic voltage required by the protection
The power supply and output relay module can relay module is stabilized in the protection relay
be withdrawn after removing the system front module.

+8V Unstabilized logics

1 A slow voltage

+12V
Uaux
Operation amplifier
80...265 V ac & dc voltage
-12V
18...80 V dc
Output relay coil
+24V voltage

Fig. 5.Voltage levels of the power supply unit

A green LED indicator Uaux on the system front Insulation test voltage between the primary and
panel is lit when the power supply module is in secondary side and the protective earth
operation. The supervision of the voltages sup- 2 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
plying the electronics is located in the protec-
tion relay module. If a secondary voltage differs Rated power Pn 5W
too much from its rated value, a self-supervision
alarm will be generated. An alarm is also issued Voltage ranges of the power supply modules:
when the power supply module is withdrawn - SPTU 240 R1 Uaux = 80...265 V dc/ac
from the relay case, or on loss of auxiliary supply. - SPTU 48 R1 Uaux = 18...80 V dc

There are two versions of power supply and

output relay modules available. For both types, The SPTU 240 R1 module can be fed from
the secondary sides and the relay configurations either an ac source or a dc source. SPTU 48 R1
are identical, but the input voltage ranges differ. is designed for dc supply only. The permitted
auxiliary voltage range of the relay is marked on
the relay system front panel.

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Technical data Energizing inputs
Rated current In 1A 5A
Thermal withstand capability
- continuously 4A 20 A
- for 1 s 100 A 500 A
Dynamic current withstand, half-wave value 250 A 1250 A
Input impedance <100 mΩ <20 mΩ
Rated frequency fn, on request 50 Hz or 60 Hz

Output contact ratings

Tripping contacts
Terminals 65-66, 74-75
Rated voltage 250 V dc/ac
Continuous carry 5A
Make and carry for 0.5 s 30 A
Make and carry for 3.0 s 15 A
Breaking capacity for dc, when the trip circuit
time-constant L/R ≤ 40 ms, at 48/110/220 V dc 5 A/3 A/1 A
Contact material AgCdO2

Signalling contacts
Terminals 70-71-72, 68-69, 77-78, 80-81
Rated voltage 250 V dc/ac
Continuous carry 5A
Make and carry for 0.5 s 10 A
Make and carry for 3.0 s 8A
Breaking capacity for dc, when the signal circuit
time-constant L/R ≤ 40 ms, at 48/110/220 V dc
signal circuit voltage 1 A/0.25 A/0.15 A
Contact material AgCdO2

External control inputs

Blocking, remote reset or remote setting input 10-11
Control voltage level 18...265 V dc or 80...265 V ac
Control current of activated input 2…20 mA

Power supply and output relay module

Supply and output relay module, type SPTU 240 R1 80...265 V dc/ac
Supply and output relay module, type SPTU 48 R1 18...80 V dc
Power consumption under quiescent/operating
conditions ~4 W/ ~6 W

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Overcurrent unit of SPCJ 4D29
Low-set overcurrent stage I> *
Start current **
- at definite time characteristic 0.5...5.0 x In
- at inverse time characteristic *** 0.5…2.5 x In
Time/current characteristic
- definite time characteristic
- operate time t> 0.05...300 s
- inverse definite minimum time (IDMT)
characteristic as per IEC 255-4 and BS 142 Extremely inverse
Very inverse
Normal inverse
Long-time inverse
- special type inverse characteristic RI-type inverse
RXIDG-type inverse
- time multiplier k 0.05...1.0

High-set overcurrent stage I>> *

Start current 0.5...40 x In and ∞, infinite
Operate time t>> 0.04...300 s

Earth-fault unit of SPCJ 4D29

Low-set earth-fault stage I0> *
Start current 0.1...0.8 x In
Time/current characteristic
- definite time characteristic
- operate time t0> 0.05...300 s
- inverse definite minimum time (IDMT)
characteristic as per IEC 255-4 and BS 142 Extremely inverse
Very inverse
Normal inverse
Long-time inverse
- special type inverse characteristic RI-type inverse
RXIDG-type inverse
- time multiplier k0 0.05...1.0

High-set earth-fault stage I0>> *

Start current 0.1...10.0 x In and ∞, infinite
Operate time t0>> 0.05... 300 s

* Note! ** Note!
The operation of the low-set stage based on If the set start current exceeds 2.5 x In, the
inverse time characteristic will be blocked by maximum continuous carry of the energizing
starting of the high-set stage. Then the operate inputs (4 x In) must be noted.
time of the overcurrent unit is determined by
the set operate time of the high-set stage at heavy *** CAUTION!
fault currents. In order to obtain a trip signal, Never use start current settings above 2.5 x In at
the high-set stage must be routed to a trip output inverse time operation although allowed by the
relay. relay.

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 Data transmission
Transmission mode Fibre optic serial bus
Data code ASCII
Selectable data transfer rates 4800 or 9600 Bd
Fibre optic bus connection modules for
powering from external power source
- for plastic core cables SPA-ZC 17 BB
- for glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 17 MM
Fibre optic bus connection modules for
powering from host relay
- for plastic core cables SPA-ZC 21 BB
- for glass fibre cables SPA-ZC 21 MM

Dielectric tests *
Insulation test voltage acc. to IEC 255-5 2 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
Impulse test voltage acc. to IEC 255-5 5 kV, 1.2/50 µs, 0.5 J
Insulation resistance acc. to IEC 255-5 >100 MΩ at 500 V dc

Disturbance tests *
High frequency interference test acc. to IEC 255-22-1,
class III
- common mode 2.5 kV, 1 MHz, 400 pls/s
- differential mode 1 kV, 1 MHz, 400 pls/s
Electrostatic discharge test acc. to IEC 801-2, class IV
- contact discharge 8 kV, 150 pF
- air discharge 15 kV, 150 pF
Electromagnetic field test acc. to IEC 801-3, class III 10 V/m, 150 kHz…1000 MHz
Fast transient test acc. to IEC 801-4, class III/IV
- common mode 4 kV
- differential mode 2 kV
Spike test, class III (KEMA) 1 kV, 0.15/50 µs
Magnetic field test acc. to IEC 521 400 A/m

Power supply tests

Power supply variation
Variation voltage 68…265 V
Interruption 80 V - 50% 0…200 ms
Interruption 80 V - 100% 0…30 ms
Interruption 255 V - 100% 0…160 ms

Mechanical tests
Seismic tests acc. to ANSI/IEEE C37.98-1987
- operating basis earth-quake tests (OBE) 0.5…5.25 g
- safe shut-down earth-quake tests (SSE) 0.5…7.5 g
Vibration test 2…13.2 Hz, ±1.0 mm
13.2…100 Hz, ±0.7 g
Shock/bump test acc. to IEC-21-2 20 g, 1000 bumps/direction

Environmental conditions
Corrosion test Battelle-test
Specified ambient service temperature range -10...+55°C
Long term damp heat withstand according to IEC 68-2-3 <95% at 40°C for 56 d
Transport and storage temperature range -40...+70°C
Protection by enclosure according to IEC 529,
when the relay is panel mounted IP 54
Mass of the relay including flush mounting relay case ~3.5 kg

* The dielectric and disturbance tests do not apply to the serial port, which is used for the bus
connection module only.
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Maintenance When the protection relay is operating under If the relay fails in operation or if the operating
and repair the conditions specified in the section "Techni- values remarkably differ from those of the relay
cal data", the relay is practically maintenance- specifications, the relay should be given a proper
free. The relay modules include no parts or overhaul. Minor measures can be taken by per-
components subject to an abnormal physical or sonnel from the instrument work-shop of the
electrical wear under normal operating condi- customer’s company, e.g. replacement of auxil-
tions. iary relay modules. All major measures involv-
ing overhaul of the electronics are to be taken by
If the environmental conditions at the relay the manufacturer. Please contact the manufac-
operating site differ from those specified, as to turer or his nearest representative for further
temperature, humidity, or if the atmosphere information about checking, overhaul and
around the relay contains chemically active gases recalibration of the relay.
or dust, the relay ought to be visually inspected
in association with the relay secondary test or Note!
whenever the relay modules are withdrawn from Numerical protection relays contain electronic
the case. At the visual inspection the following circuits which are liable to serious damage due to
things should be noted: electrostatic discharge. Before removing a mod-
ule containing electronic circuits, ensure that
- Signs of mechanical damage on relay modules, you are at the same electrostatic potential as the
contacts and relay case equipment, for instance, by touching the relay
- Accumulation of dust inside the relay cover or case.
case; remove by blowing air carefully
- Rust spots or signs of erugo on terminals, case Note!
or inside the relay Static protection relays are measuring instru-
ments and should be handled with care and
On request, the relay can be given a special protected against moisture and mechanical stress,
treatment for the protection of the printed cir- especially during transport.
cuit boards against stress on materials, caused by
abnormal environmental conditions.

Spare parts Three-phase overcurrent and earth-fault module SPCJ 4D29

Power supply and output relay module
Uaux = 80...265 V ac/dc SPTU 240 R1
Uaux = 18...80 V dc SPTU 48 R1
Input module SPTE 4E1
Bus connection module SPA-ZC 17__ or SPA-ZC 21__

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Dimensions for The relay is housed in a normally flush-mounted panel surface when the relay is panel mounted.
mounting case. The relay can also be arranged for semi- The relay case is complete with a hinged gasketed,
flush mounting with the use of a 40 mm, 80 mm clear, UV-stabilized polycarbonate cover with a
or 120 mm raising frame, which reduces the sealable fastening screw. The degree of protec-
depth behind the panel by the same dimension. tion by enclosure of the cover is also IP 54.
The type designations of the raising frames are
SPA-ZX 111 for the 40 mm frame, SPA-ZX 112 A terminal strip and two multipole connectors
for the 80 mm frame and SPA-ZX 113 for the are mounted on the back of the relay case to
120 mm frame. A surface mounting case SPA- facilitate all input and output connections. To
ZX 110 is also available. each heavy duty terminal, i.e. measuring input,
power supply or trip output, one 6 mm2, one
The relay case is made of profile aluminium and 4 mm2 or one or two 2.5 mm2 wires can be
finished in beige. connected. No terminal lugs are needed. The
signalling outputs are available on a six pole
A cast aluminium alloy mounting frame with a detachable connector and the serial bus connec-
rubber gasket provides a degree of protection by tion is using a 9-pin D-type connnector.
enclosure to IP 54 between the relay case and the

250
142
216 34
30 186

136
162

129 ±1 a b
139 ±1

Panel cut-out

Raising frame a b
SPA-ZX 111 176 74
SPA-ZX 112 136 114
SPA-ZX 113 96 154

Order information Example

1. Quantity and type designation 15 pcs relay type SPAJ 140 C
2. Rated frequency fn = 50 Hz
3. Auxiliary voltage Uaux = 110 V dc
4. Accessories 15 pcs bus connection modules SPA-ZC17 MM
2 pcs fibre optical cables SPA-ZF MM 100
14 pcs fibre optical cables SPA-ZF MM 5
5. Special requirements —

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