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SEL 311C XRIO Converter User Manual

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XRIO Converter
SEL 311C

User Manual

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Contents

1 General information............................................................................................................................ 3
2 Quick start information ...................................................................................................................... 3
3 Using the converter ............................................................................................................................ 4
4 Required software version ................................................................................................................. 4
5 Functional range................................................................................................................................. 4
6 Not supported functions .................................................................................................................... 4
7 OMICRON test philosophy ................................................................................................................. 5
8 Relay setting import ........................................................................................................................... 5
9 Converter structure ............................................................................................................................ 6
9.1 SEL 311C section .......................................................................................................................... 6
9.1.1 Relay Parameter Section .......................................................................................................... 6
9.1.2 Additional Information ............................................................................................................... 6
9.1.3 RIOplus (Advanced view) ......................................................................................................... 7
9.1.4 Template Controller (Advanced view) ....................................................................................... 7
9.2 RIO ................................................................................................................................................ 7
9.2.1 Distance ................................................................................................................................... 7
9.2.2 Distance with Out of Step zones ............................................................................................... 7
9.2.3 Overcurrent (51P/51G/51Q) ...................................................................................................... 8
9.3 Specific features............................................................................................................................. 8
9.3.1 Distance protection ................................................................................................................... 8
9.4 Handling the infinity value............................................................................................................... 8

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1 General information
The SEL 311C XRIO converter is designed for use with the OMICRON Test Universe 2.30 software for
testing SEL-311C distance protection relays. The converter provides all necessary data for testing the
distance and overcurrent functions of the SEL-311C relays. The following software version and functional
range is modeled in this converter:
Manufacturer: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Model: SEL-311C
Version: 005
Firmware: R112
Note: This converter is designed for the SEL-311C relay with the part number listed above. It may work
with similar relays, too.

2 Quick start information

To work with the SEL 311C XRIO converter:
1. Start a new OMICRON Control Center (OCC) document or open an existing OCC document.
2. Open the test object.
3. On the File menu, click Import.
4. Browse to the SEL 311C.xrio file.
5. Click Open.
6. Enter all necessary settings in the Relay Parameter and the Additional Information General,
Power System Data and section.
7. Insert +inf. (infinity) to the XRIO converter to disable setting/functions, if necessary. Note, the
value "+inf." in the converter is equal to the value "OFF" in the relay software.
8. Click OK.

Figure 1: Opening and importing the SEL311C converter

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3 Using the converter

The SEL 311C XRIO converter can be used as a stand-alone converter or in association with a relay
specific test template, for example with the OMICRON Distance Protection template for the SEL-311C
relay.
In any way the converter is used, follow the quick start instructions and create your test by using
LinkToXRIO or start using the relay specific test template (for more information, see the test template
documentation).

4 Required software version

To use this converter, you must have a valid license for the OMICRON Test Universe 2.30 software or
higher.

5 Functional range

21 Phase Distance protection

Ground Distance protection (quadrilateral and mho characteristic)

67P Phase Definite Time/Instantaneous Overcurrent
67G Residual Ground Definite Time / Instantaneous Overcurrent (stages 3 and 4 only as
instantaneous)

67Q Negative-Sequence Definite Time / Instantaneous Overcurrent (stages 3 and 4 only as

instantaneous)

51P Phase Time Overcurrent

51G Residual Ground Time Overcurrent

51Q Negative-Sequence Time Overcurrent

For some of the functions listed above, use the RIO interface of the Test Universe software.
Consequently, the test modules are configured automatically without using LinkToXRIO.
The following functions are using the RIO interface:
21 Phase and Ground Distance Protection

51 Phase / Residual/ Negative Sequence Time Overcurrent

For testing the other functions, you must use LinkToXRIO.

6 Not supported functions

The following functions are not supported:

Switch onto Fault

Out of Step Protection (only the impedance characteristic is supported)
Reclosing and Manual Close
Breaker Monitor
The Directional Element (32Q,32V and 32I)
Communication Assisted Tripping Schemes
Voltage Elements
Synchronism Check

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7 OMICRON test philosophy

The OMICRON test strategy is described in the OMICRON Protection Test Template (PTT) Distance
documentation. For detailed information, see the PTT Distance documentation.

8 Relay setting import

For automatic input of the relay parameters an import filter is available for the SEL-311C. It can be found
for free download in the customer area (www.omicron.at). Export the settings (Device and Logic sections)
from AcSELerator software in ".txt" format first. To use the import filter click in the Test Object on
File/Import relay settings.

Figure 2: Select the Filter for SEL 5010-5030.txt Setting

The next step is to select "Filter for SEL 5010-5030 .txt Settings" and click OK and import the exported
the two txt files for the device and logic settings.
After the relay settings have been imported successfully, a message box showing the number of imported
parameters appears.

Figure 3: Report after successful parameter import

Additionally, the imported parameters are shown as information in the Error View of the Test object. When
the import of a parameter fails, it gets shown as an error or warning in the error view.

Figure 4: Error View with the information about imported parameters

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9 Converter structure
The converter is divided into two sections: the SEL-311C section and the RIO section. Both sections
consist of several function blocks. The converter comes up in the standard view; the RIOplus section and
the Template Controller section can only be seen in the advanced view

9.1 SEL 311C section

The SEL 311C section is divided into four groups: the Relay Parameter Section, the Additional
Information section, the RIOPlus section and the Template Controller section.

9.1.1 Relay Parameter Section

The Relay Parameter Section includes the parameters which have to be changed by the user. All relay
parameters are included in this section and have to be set to the actual relay values. The parameters are
grouped and named as in the AcSELerator software. Each parameter in this block can be identified by a
Foreign ID, which is identical to the parameter name exported by the AcSELerator software

Figure 5: Parameters in the Relay Parameter Section

9.1.2 Additional Information

This block contains additional data for testing the SEL-311C relay functionality. The block is divided into
the following sections:
General section includes detailed information needed for the test report like manufacturer,
device type, substation name etc. This section includes parameters which have to be changed by
the user according to the customer relay type and substation.
Power System Parameters section includes power system configuration information which is
needed for testing the relay protection function with OMICRON Test Universe software, e.g. CT or
VT dimensioning settings. This section includes parameters which have to be changed by the
user according to relays application.
Relay Information section - This block has been added for relay specific parameters such as
tolerances which cannot be set by the user, because they are constant values. All values
(technical data) set in this block can be found in the relay manual. Typically, these blocks do not
have to be changed, as they are already set to the values given in the user manual of the relay.
Circuit Breaker Information section includes information which is required for the CB test.
Test Tolerance section includes an additional test tolerance to calculate the start and end value
for trip and pickup tests by using the OMICRON TU Ramping module.

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Configuration details this section contains information on trip logic of distance and overcurrent
protection elements. These values are initially linked to direct trip (TR) logic equation. Due to
numerous possibilities of configuring trip outputs in the SEL-311C relay, these parameters need
to be confirmed by the user prior to testing. If the automatically generated configuration doesn't
correspond fully to your setting please remove links (Advanced view) and adjust it by hand.

Figure 6: Configuration details distance protection

9.1.3 RIOplus (Advanced view)

The RIOplus block acts as an interface between the relay and system data and the test modules. The
block is needed for the RIO parameter conversion or to link the RIOplus parameters directly to the test
modules (e.g. State Sequencer or Ramping). The RIOplus section is divided into different sub-blocks,
which include either relay information or which are built especially for a certain protection function. The
sub-blocks for these protection functions include all the data for testing the respective functions.

9.1.4 Template Controller (Advanced view)

The Template Controller block contains special test data, which cannot be mapped in the standardized
RIOplus section, like e.g. activation flags for modules in the test template. This block can be increased by
new customized blocks and parameters for testing protection function, which are not included in the
OMICRON SEL 311C XRIO Converter.

9.2 RIO
The RIO section of the converter contains all specialized RIO functions which are needed to use the more
specialized test modules (like Advanced Distance or Overcurrent) provided by the OMICRON Test
Universe software.
Note: Do not edit RIO test object settings. Changing in parameters could disable formulas in the RIO
section.

9.2.1 Distance
This RIO distance function provides the necessary values for testing the distance protection functions of
the SEL-311C relay with the Advanced Distance test module. The protection functions supported by this
RIO function are:
21 Phase Distance Protection (Mho characteristic)

21 Ground Distance Protection (Mho characteristic)

21 Ground Distance Protection (Quad characteristic)

Load Encroachment characteristic

9.2.2 Distance with Out of Step zones

This RIO distance function provides visualization of distance protection zones and out of step (blocking
/tripping) elements for modules like NetSim, Ramping or Pulse Ramping e.g. to help performing power
swing blocking tests. This RIO block is not compatible with the Advanced Distance test module.

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9.2.3 Overcurrent (51P/51G/51Q)

This RIO overcurrent function provides the necessary values for testing the overcurrent protection
functions of the SEL-311C relay with the Test Universe Overcurrent test module. The protection functions
supported by this RIO function include:
51P Phase Time Overcurrent

51G Residual Ground Time Overcurrent

51Q Negative Sequence Time Overcurrent

9.3 Specific features

This section deals with special requirements of some of the converter's functions. Functions not listed
here have no known limitations to their functionalities.

9.3.1 Distance protection

9.3.1.1 Directional elements
The directional element setting may cut off some part of distance characteristic, depending on its settings.
In this case the relay will not trip inside a distance zone.
As the directional element of the SEL-311C relay is a dynamic element, it cannot be molded properly in
the Advanced Distance test module used for the distance characteristic testing.
The mho characteristic modeled in the XRIO converter is only valid for constant test current method. In
case the constant source impedance method is used for testing then the characteristic is different from the
shown characteristic of the impedance plane. This happens due to the test voltage and test current
dependency of the dynamic expanding Mho characteristic.
9.3.1.2 Compensator distance
The compensator distance elements are modeled only for phase-to-phase fault loops. As these elements
supervise also the phase-to-phase-to-ground loops its possible that they trip also for phase-to-ground
loops.

9.4 Handling the infinity value

The infinity value has to be set to +inf. in the SEL-311C section of the converter. It is used instead of the
"OFF" value in the relay. Consequently, the protection functions that are disabled by setting them to "OFF"
in the relay behave the same way in the converter.

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