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CONTENT
1.

SCOPE OF THE DOCUMENT

2.

STANDARD MAINTENANCE OPERATION

2.1

Level 1 diagnosis facilities

2.1.1

Front panel LED indications

2.1.2

Front panel LCD indications

2.1.3

Adjustment of the brightness of the front panel LCD

2.2

Maintenance period

2.3

Method of repair

2.3.1

Replacing the complete MiCOM C264/C264C

2.3.2

Replacing a board

2.4

Cleaning

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3.

THE EMBEDDED MAINTENANCE WEB-SERVER

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3.1

Maintenance data pages

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3.1.1

C264 general information page

16

3.1.2

Databases general information page

17

3.1.3

Racks and boards status page

18

3.1.4

IED networks page

19

3.1.5

CPU time and synchronisation page

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3.2

Process data pages

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3.2.1

Binary inputs page

22

3.2.2

Measurements page

23

3.2.3

Counters page

24

3.2.4

TPI page

25

3.3

Files upload pages

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3.3.1

Systrap error file upload page

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3.3.2

Stored event log file upload page

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4.

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SCOPE OF THE DOCUMENT

This document is a chapter of MiCOM C264/C264C documentation binders. It describes the
Maintenance and FaultFinding procedures of the MiCOM C264/C264C. Reading of
C264/EN SA chapter is mandatory.

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2.

Maintenance
MiCOM C264/C264C

STANDARD MAINTENANCE OPERATION

The aim of this chapter is to describe standard methods to diagnose the MiCOM
C264/C264C status, and provide common maintenance procedures for the replacement
and/or addition of components.
Before any maintenance operation, please refer to the documentation chapter SA (Safety)
and to the AREVA T&D Safety Guide: SFTY/4L M/C11 (or later issue).

2.1

Level 1 diagnosis facilities

When maintenance action is planned, the operator should prepare, act and report.
The minimal preparation is to get the commissioning Record Sheet (see the C264/EN RS
chapter) of installed MiCOM C264/C264C in order to see the product configuration and its
history. The User should refer also to his own experience besides this manual. It is also
recommended to extract the logbook history in order to be informed of the intervention
conditions.
At a first level the product provides several methods to check the context of the fault. The
main ones are:

2.1.1

LEDs

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Front panel LED indications

Refer to C264/EN HI chapter for the precise Leds description.
On the main rack:

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The first 5 LEDs indicate the MiCOM C264/C264C status information. With reference to the
C264/EN HI (Human Interface) chapter, the LEDs indicate from top to down:
LED id

Colour

LED on

LED slow
blinking

LED fast blinking

LED off

Red

There is at least one

major fault
(hardware, database)

There is at least
one minor fault
(I/O board,
communication to
IEDs, )

Not used

There is
no fault

yellow

All the alarms are

acknowledged, but
there is at least one
alarm still active.

All alarms
displayed in the
alarm panel are
inactive and
acknowledged

There is at least
one not
acknowledged
alarm displayed in
the alarm panel

There is
no alarm.

NOTE: When the

alarm disappears, the
LED returns
automatically to OFF
3

yellow

Computer in service

Computer in
maintenance

Computer in test

Computer
in reboot

Green

Power up is present

Not used

Not used

Power up
is out

Red

All bays managed by

the computer are in
LOCAL mode

Bays managed by
the computer are
not in the same
control mode

Not used

All bays
managed
by the
computer
are in
REMOTE

5 (Fixed
only for
without
LCD panel:
GHU2x1)

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A minor fault is a fault causing only the non-availability of a part of the functionality:
Phenomenon

LED status

Functions like
communication,
automation, printing
are well operating
and the watch dog on
BIU (see chapter
C264/EN CO) is
SET.

All LEDs are OFF

The supply is ON and

the watch dog on BIU
(see chapter
C264/EN CO) is
RESET.
C264 is not running
or not fully
operational

C264 is not fully

operational

2.1.2

Possible reason

Way to solve

The cable between CPU

and GHU2xx, or
GHU2xx itself is not
operational

Verify the connection

between CPU or
GHU2xx.

All LEDs are OFF

Problem with BIU board

or CPU board

Replace BIU board or

CPU board.

LED1 ON

Incoherent database

Download a coherent
database.

Hardware fault

Go in Fault panel and

Board panel to
determine the faulty
board and change it.

A IED is disconnected

Go into IED panel to

determine the
disconnected IED and
verify the cable, the BIU
configuration, the
communication
parameters inside the
PACiS configurator, the
communication
parameters inside the
relay.

The printer is
disconnected

Go into Fault panel and

verify that paper is
available, the printer is
switch ON, the printer
cable.

A problem about clock

synchronisation

Go into Fault panel and

verify that the external
clock is switch ON, the
external clock is
connected to the
antenna, the external
clock is connected to the
C264.

A problem about PLC

(ISaGRAF)

Go into Fault panel and

connect the ISaGRAF
workbench to the C264.
Verify the behaviour of
the PLC.

LED1 is blinking

If connection is OK and
the problem is not
already solved then
change the GHU2xx
board.

Front panel LCD indications

GHU200 or GHU210 board gives access to the status of the boards, the state of digital
inputs, the state of digital outputs, the connection state with external devices. The CM
chapter describes this.

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Adjustment of the brightness of the front panel LCD

When button

and button

are pressed simultaneously it is possible to

increase (resp. decrease) the brightness of the front panel LCD by pressing button
(resp. button
2.2

Maintenance period
It is recommended that AREVA T&D EAI products receive periodic monitoring after their
installation. Deterioration may occur over time. Because of the electrical and disturbed
environment, it is recommended to confirm at regular intervals that the MiCOM C264 is
operating correctly.
The AREVA MiCOM C264/C264C has been designed for a life cycle of over 15 years.
MiCOM C264/C264C is self-supervising and therefore requires less maintenance than
previous products. Most problems will lead to an alarm so fast and appropriate action can be
done. However, some periodic tests should be done to ensure the MiCOM C264/C264C is
operating correctly and that the external wiring in a good condition.
If a Preventative Maintenance Policy exists within the customers organisation then the
recommended product checks should be included in the regular programme. Maintenance
periods will depend on many factors, such as:

2.3

the operating environment

the accessibility of the site

the amount of available manpower

the importance of the installation in the power system

the consequences of failure

Method of repair
If the MiCOM C264/C264C should develop a fault whilst in service, depending on the nature
of the fault, the watchdog contacts will change state and an alarm condition will be flagged.
Due to the extensive use of surface-mount components (SMC) faulty boards should be
replaced, as it is not possible to perform repairs on damaged circuits with SMC technology.
Thus either the complete MiCOM C264/C264C or just the faulty board, identified by the inbuilt diagnostic software, can be replaced.
The preferred method is to replace the complete MiCOM C264/C264C as it ensures that the
internal circuitry is protected against electrostatic discharge and physical damage at all times
and overcomes the risk of incoherency with the new boards. In some cases, it may be
difficult to remove an installed MiCOM C264/C264C due to limited access in the back of the
cubicle and rigidity of the scheme wiring then only the faulty elements will be replaced.
Replacing boards can reduce transport costs but requires clean, dry on site conditions and
higher skills from the person performing the repair. If an unauthorised service centre
performs the repair, the warranty will be invalidated.

BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY WORK ON THE EQUIPMENT,

THE USER SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE
SAFETY AND TECHNICAL DATA CHAPTERS (AREVA T&D SAFETY
GUIDE: SFTY/4L M/C11 OR LATER ISSUE) AND THE RATINGS ON THE
EQUIPMENT'S RATING LABEL.
THIS SHOULD AVOID INCORRECT HANDLING OF THE ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS AND DAMAGE.

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2.3.1

MiCOM C264/C264C

Replacing the complete MiCOM C264/C264C

The case and rear terminal blocks have been designed to facilitate removal of the complete
MiCOM C264/C264C.
Before working at the rear of the MiCOM C264/C264C, isolate all the voltages and currents
connected to the MiCOM C264/C264C.
NOTE:

2.3.1.1

The MiCOM C264/C264C have current transformer shorting switches

which close when terminal block is removed.

Replacing the complete MiCOM C264/C264C

Before any disconnection, check the labels correctly define the connectors and match with
the wishing description you have. Otherwise, note the current wiring in order to prepare the
new C264 installation.
1.

Disconnect the power supply connector

2.

Disconect the MiCOM C264/C264C IRIG-B, fibre optic, Ethernet RJ45 and serial links
connected on CPU board.

3.

Disconnect the input/output connectors

4.

Disconnect earth connection

There are two types of terminal block used on the MiCOM C264/C264C:

CT/VT
Earthing
connection

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

1
Connector
fixation screw

Connector
fixation screw

24
C0112ENa

FIGURE 1: LOCATION OF SECURING SCREWS FOR TERMINAL BLOCKS

NOTE:

The use of a magnetic bladed screwdriver is recommended to

minimise the risk of the screws being left in the terminal block or lost.
A 3 mm flat head screwdriver is recommended for fixation screws. A 6
mm flat head screwdriver is recommended for CT/VT earthing
connections.

Without exerting excessive force or damaging the scheme wiring, pull the terminal blocks
away from their internal connectors.
Remove the screws used to fasten the MiCOM C264/C264C to the panel, rack, etc. These
are the screws with the larger diameter cross heads that are accessible when the access
covers are fitted and open.

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IF THE TOP AND BOTTOM ACCESS COVERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED,

DO NOT REMOVE THE SCREWS WITH THE SMALLER DIAMETER
HEADS WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE. THESE SCREWS HOLD THE FRONT
PANEL ON THE MiCOM C264/C264C.
5.
2.3.1.2

Withdraw the MiCOM C264/C264C from the panel or rack carefully and take care of
its weight because there are some heavy parts due to the internal transformers.

Installation of new C264

To reinstall the repaired or new MiCOM C264/C264C, follow the above previous in reverse.
Ensure that each terminal block is relocated in the correct position and the case correctly
earthed, IRIG-B and fibre optic connections are put back in place.
Once reinstallation is complete the MiCOM C264/C264C should be commissioned again
using the instructions in CM chapter.

2.3.2

Replacing a board
To replace any of the MiCOM C264/C264Cs boards it is necessary to remove the front
panel.
Before removing the front panel the auxiliary supply must be switched off. It is also strongly
recommended that the voltage and current transformer connections and trip circuit are
isolated.
Open the top and bottom access covers. With size 80TE cases the access covers have two
hinge-assistance T-pieces which clear the front panel moulding when the access covers are
opened by more than 120, thus allowing their removal.
If fitted, remove the transparent secondary front cover. A description of how to do this is
given in Chapter C264/EN IT (Introduction).
By applying outward pressure to the middle of the access covers, they can be bowed
sufficiently so as to disengage the hinge lug allowing the access cover to be removed. The
screws that fasten the front panel to the case are now accessible.
The size 40TE case has four cross head screws fastening the front panel to the case, one in
each corner, in recessed holes. The size 80TE case has an additional two screws, one
midway along each of the top and bottom edges of the front plate. Undo and remove the
screws.

DO NOT REMOVE THE SCREWS WITH THE LARGER DIAMETER

HEADS WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE WHEN THE ACCESS COVERS ARE
FITTED AND OPEN. THESE SCREWS HOLD THE MiCOM C264/C264C IN
ITS MOUNTING (PANEL OR CUBICLE).
When the screws have been removed, the complete front panel can be pulled forward and
separated from the metal case.

CAUTION SHOULD BE OBSERVED AT THIS STAGE BECAUSE A CABLE

CONNECTS THE FRONT PANEL TO THE REST OF THE MICOM
C264/C264C CIRCUITRY.
Additionally, from here on, the internal circuitry of the MiCOM C264/C264C is exposed and
not protected against electrostatic discharges, dust ingress, etc. Therefore ESD precautions
and clean working conditions should be maintained at all times.

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FIGURE 2: MiCOM C264C WITH TMU200/TMU220 BOARD

FIGURE 3: MiCOM C264C WITHOUT TMU200/TMU220 BOARD

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FIGURE 4: MiCOM C264 WITH TMU200/TMU220 BOARD

FIGURE 5: MiCOM C264 WITHOUT TMU200/TMU220 BOARD

The boards within the MiCOM C264/C264C are now accessible. Figures above show the
board locations for the MiCOM C264/C264Cs in size 40TE (C264C) and size 80TE (C264)
cases respectively.
Looking to the front of the MiCOM C264/C264C with the front panel off, you can have access
to a printed circuit that connects all the boards together: this is the backplane board.

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To remove a card you need to:

Pull the backplane board (FBP280 for C264 or FBP242 for C264C) out by holding it by
the two extremities.

Remove the screws and the maintain bar at the bottom of the case.
NOTE:

To ensure compatibility, always replace a faulty board with one of an

identical part number and set jumpers in identical position.

All the boards are shown and described in HW chapter.

2.3.2.1

Replacement of the Binary Input Unit (BIU241)

The BIU is the power supply board located on the extreme left-hand side (slot A) of MiCOM
C264/C264C.
Pull the power supply module forward, away from the rear terminal blocks and out of the
case. A reasonable amount of force will be required to achieve this due to the friction
between the contacts of the two medium duty terminal blocks. It is then recommended to use
the special tool for extracting board (internal reference is 2070860).
Do not forget to set the jumpers on the new board in the same position as the previous one.

2.3.2.2

Replacement of the main processor board (CPU260/CPU270)

Depending on the model of the MiCOM C264/C264C the processor board carried out the
IRIG-B functionalitys so if you identify an IRIG-B connection problem you will have to
replace the processor board.
After replacement of the main processor board, all the settings required for the application
will need to be re-entered.
The CPU board is located next to the BIU board (slot B).
Do not forget to disconnect the rear cables (RJ45 Ethernet, optical fibres, IRIG-B connector
and serial links) before replacing the board and to reconnect them after.
Do not forget to set the jumpers on the new board in the same position as the previous one.

2.3.2.3

Replacement of the Ethernet switch boards (SWU20x or SWR20x or SWD20x)

The Ethernet switch board is located on slot C.
Do not forget to disconnect the rear cables (RJ45 Ethernet and optical fibres) before
replacing the board and to reconnect them after.
Do not forget to set the jumpers on the new board in the same position as the previous one.

2.3.2.4

Replacement of the I/O boards (DIU200, DIU210, DOU200, CCU200, AIU201, AIU210,
AIU211)
The I/O boards can be located in any slot from C to Q.
Do not forget to set the jumpers on the new board in the same position as the previous one.

2.3.2.5

Replacement of the Transducerless Measurements Unit (TMU)

The measurement unit is on the extreme right-hand side of MiCOM C264/C264C.

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Refit the MiCOM C264/C264C

Before re-assembling the module with a replacement board, make sure that the address for
the replacement board is the same address that the board replaced by checking the jumpers
on the boards.
Refit the FBP board.
Screw the bar in the bottom of the case.
Refit the front panel. After refitting and closing the access covers, press at the location of the
hinge-assistance T-pieces so that they click back into the front panel moulding.
Once the relay has been reassembled after repair, it must be commissioned again (see
chapter CM).

2.4

Cleaning
Before cleaning the MiCOM C264/C264C ensure that all ac/dc supplies, current transformer
and voltage transformer connections are isolated to prevent any chance of an electric shock
whilst cleaning.
Front panel cleaning: use a smooth cloth. Do not use abrasive material or detergent
chemicals.

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3.

MiCOM C264/C264C

THE EMBEDDED MAINTENANCE WEB-SERVER

The Maintenance Web server is only embedded in a CPU270 ( also name CPU 3) board.
This server can be accessed via the Internet Network with a standard web browser ( Internet
Explorer 5.0 minimum or Mozilla Firefox 1.5 minimum).
An URL is defined to access this webserver. Operator has to know the IP address of the
computer to establish the link.
Two level of access rights are defined depending on User name and associated password
according to the following table:
User name

password

Access rights

level1

level1

Maintenance data

level2

level2

Maintenance data and upload files

When operator connects to the webserver the following dialog box is displayed.

FIGURE 6: THE LOGIN DIALOG BOX

After correct name and password are entered the home page is displayed. The user can
choose the language ( English / French / Deutch / Spanish) then select the information to be
displayed.

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FIGURE 7: WEBSERVER HOME PAGE

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3.1

Maintenance data pages

3.1.1

C264 general information page

This page gives the following information:

the computer identification ( name, serial number, IP addresses for port 1 and 2)

information about software ( version, date, database compatibility)

the computer operating mode ( OPERATIONAL / MAINTENANCE / TEST)

the computer operating mode ( ACTIVE / STANDBY / NO REDUNDANCY)

FIGURE 8: C264 GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE

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Databases general information page

For each of the two databases this page gives the following information:

name

version

status (STANDBY / CURRENT)

FIGURE 9: DATABASE GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE

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MiCOM C264/C264C

Racks and boards status page

This page gives the following information:

the composition of the computer

the status of each board ( configured and present / configured and absent / present
and not configured / faulty)

the status ( valid ON / valid OFF) of the binary inputs of boards BIU241, DIU2x0,
CCU200 ( if configured and present)

the status ( valid OPEN / valid CLOSE) of the binary outputs of boards BIU241,
DOU200, CCU200 ( if configured and present)

FIGURE 10: RACKS AND BOARDS STATUS PAGE

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IED networks page

This page gives the following information:

list of the configured IEDs

protocol type and port for each legacy bus

status ( connected / not connected) of each IED

FIGURE 11: IED NETWORKS PAGE

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3.1.5

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CPU time and synchronisation page

This page gives the following information:

3.1.5.1

3.1.5.2

3.1.5.3

CPU information

the computer date and time

the total functioning time

Temperature

Voltage

year number stored in SRAM

IRIG-B information

status ( present / not present)

validity

signal level

Synchronisation information

UTC date

local date

time zone

synchronism status ( synchronous / not synchronous)

synchronism equipment active ( Operator / IRIG-B / RCP / Sbus)

synchronism equipment present ( Present / Not present)

synchronism equipment priority ( 0 to 3)

System master clock ( Yes / No)

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FIGURE 12: CPU TIME AND SYNCHRONISATION PAGE

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MiCOM C264/C264C

Process data pages

When the user requests the display of one these pages the computer performs the
acquisition of all the related information ( binary inputs, measurement, counters, TPI) then
displays them ( date and time, name, status).

3.2.1

Binary inputs page

FIGURE 13: BINARY INPUTS PAGE

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Measurements page

FIGURE 14: MEASUREMENTS PAGE

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3.2.3

MiCOM C264/C264C

Counters page

FIGURE 15: COUNTERS PAGE

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TPI page

FIGURE 16: TPI PAGE

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3.3

MiCOM C264/C264C

Files upload pages

This page allows the operator to upload two types of files

3.3.1

Systrap error file upload page

FIGURE 17: SYSTRAP ERROR FILE UPLOAD PAGE

FIGURE 18: A SYSTRAP ERROR FILE

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Stored event log file upload page

FIGURE 19: STORED EVENT LOG FILE UPLOAD PAGE

FIGURE 20: AN STORED EVENT LOG FILE

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4.

Maintenance
MiCOM C264/C264C

ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE OPERATION

The CMT software is able to:

Upgrade the C264 software

Download and switch the databases

Download the software key

These functions are needed for customising the C264. Please report to the IN chapter.
The CMT user guide is also completely described inside the CMT online help.