Multifunction IEDs
MiCOM C434
Bay unit for control and monitoring
C434 40TE with graphic display
C434 84TE with text display
Customer Benefits
User-friendly
Easily configurable
Straightforward commissioning
Large selection of predefined bay types
Open communication structure
Communication interface to the
substation control system
Remote access by operating program
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MiCOM C434 is a cost-effective modular bay control unit
and designed for the control and monitoring of bays.
APPLICATION AND SCOPE
The scope of information handled by the MiCOM C434
is designed for the control and monitoring of up to 24
electrically operated switchgear units equipped with electrical
checkback signalling located in the bay of a medium-voltage
substation or a non-complex high-voltage station.
External auxiliary devices are largely obviated through the
integration of binary signal inputs and power outputs that are
independent of auxiliary voltages, by the direct connection
option for current and voltage transformers and by the
comprehensive interlocking capability. This simplifies handling
of the protection and control technology for a switchbay from
planning to commissioning.
During operation, the user-friendly interface facilitates setting
of the unit and promotes safe operation of the substation by
preventing nonpermissible switching operations.
Providing identical user interfaces as the combined protection
and control devices (One-Box Solutions) of the same range,
MiCOM C434 is ideal to complete protection and control
solutions in substations on bay level.
For the selection of the bay, the MiCOM C434 offers a wide
range of predefined bay types and allows loading a user-
defined bay type.
The comprehensive set of integrated communication protocols
facilitates the connection to a substation control system and
a RTU, as well as the data transmission for serial connected
devices (IEDs, Intelligent Eletronic Device).
The modular design of MiCOM C434 with an application-
matched complementary fitting offers the user a flexible
concept for an easy integration of the control device in the
substation. MiCOM C434 offers both flush-mounting case for
racks or control panels and surface-mounting case 40T and
84T for wall installation with text and graphic display.
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MAIN FUNCTIONS form of single-pole operating signals; they are

Main functions are autonomous function groups
and can be individually configured or disabled
to suit a particular application. Function groups
that are not required and have been disabled by
the user are masked completely (except for the
configuration parameter) and functional support is
withdrawn from such groups.
This concept permits an extensive scope of functions
and universal application of the device in a single
design version, while at the same time providing for
a clear and straight-forward setting procedure and
adaptation to the control task under consideration.
The Bay Unit for Control and Monitoring MiCOM
C434 is provided with a great number of control and
monitoring functions.
Control functions
For the acquisition of switchgear positions, the
MiCOM C434 uses up to 48 binary inputs for the
signaling of up to 24 two-pole switching positions
and up to 48 binary outputs for controlling of up to
24 switchers or transformer tap changer positions.
The acquisition of further binary inputs is in the
processed in accordance with their significance
for the substation (circuit breaker readiness,
for example). Furthermore up to four multi-pole
operating signals can be configured.
For each switchgear input and each free input, a
separate debounce and chatter time may be set.
The MiCOM C434 issues switching command
outputs with the integration of switching readiness
and permissibility tests; subsequently the C434
monitors the intermediate position times of the
switchgear units. If a switchgear malfunction is
detected, this fact will be indicated, e.g. by an
appropriately configured LED indicator.
Before a switching command output is executed,
the interlocking logic of the MiCOM C434 will
check whether the new switchgear unit state
corresponds to a permissible bay or substation
topology. The interlocking logic is set out for
each bay in the default setting as bay interlock
with and without station interlock. By means of
a straight-forward parameter setting procedure,
the interlocking equations can be adapted to
the prevailing bay and substation topology. The
presentation and functioning of the interlocking system
correspond to those of the programmable logic.

MiCOM C434 Functions Overview

Function ANSI General Description
DEV01..DEV24 3/6 Control and monitoring of up to 24 switchgear units
CMD_1 Single-pole commands
SIG_1 Single-pole signals
SIG_M Multi-pole signals
ILOCK Interlocking logic
ASC 25 Automatic synchronism control optional
TAPCH 2 Tap-Changer Control
COUNT Binary Count Inputs
LOGIC Programmable logic
LIMIT 71 Limit monitoring for analog measured values optional
LIM_x Limit monitoring for phase currents and voltages optional
AR_MVx Arithmetic-mean value acquisition optional
LT_RC Long-term recording optional
INP / OUTP Binary signal inputs / output relays (maximum number) 228 / 88
MEASI / MEASO Analog Input/Output (2 x 20 mA output, 20 mA input, resistance
optional
thermometer input)
COMMx Communication interfaces optional
IEC Communication IEC 61850 optional
IRIGB IRIG B input optional
MM_BC / MM_AC Feeder line MODBUS (binary commands, analog commands,
optional
/ MM_BS / MM_AS binary signals, analog signals)
DTI Deviation time integral optional
Other functions 2 / 74
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For integration of the MiCOM C434 into a control Tap-changer control

systems for substations, the equations for the bay
interlock with station interlock form the basis of
interlock checking.
Without integration into the substation control
system, the bay interlock without station interlock
is used in interlock checking; external ring feeders
may be included in the interlocking logic.
If the bay or station topology (as applicable) is
permissible then the switching command is issued.
If a non permissible state would result from the
switching operation then the switching command is
rejected and a signal to this effect is issued.
If the bay type does not require all binary outputs
then the remaining outputs are available for free
configuration.
In addition to the switching command output , a
triggering of binary outputs by single-pole commands
as continous or pulse commands is possible.
As part of its control functions, the MiCOM C434
stores bay type definitions with their default
settings. By setting the appropriate parameter,
the bay type is activated with its default settings.
This includes both the activation of the assigned
diagram and the setting of the communication
interface. The user can adapt individual
parameters, such as the circuit breaker operation
time to the bays characteristics.
For the acquisition of signals from two transformer
tap position changers, up to two multi-pole operation
signals may be configured. Acquisition may be
carried out either in binary, BCD or Gray code.
Both tap position changers could be controlled by
relay outputs. The relay outputs are activated by
commands issued from an external voltage regulator
via binary signal inputs or via the serial link.
The operation of tap position changer is
monitored by MiCOM C434.
Binary counter inputs
For the acquisition of up to 24 binary counters,
one binary input each may be configured.
The contents of these high-speed counters (60Hz)
is transmitted cyclically via the serial link.
In the event of loss of operating voltage, the
count is stored. After a renewed startup of the
unit, counting is continued with the stored value
as initial value. Initial values could be set for each
counter separately.
Automatic synchronism check
In dual-feeder networks this ensures that
reclosure will proceed only if the synchronism
conditions are met.

FUNCTION DIAGRAM

Control / Monitoring of Communication

COMM1 COMM2 IEC IRIGB Recording and acquisition
up to 24 switching devices
of measured values
to substation control system / by modem ...
via RS 485 or optical fibre connection
DEVxx ILOCK
per IEC 60870-5-101/-103,
MODBUS, DNP 3.0, Courier
MM_BC MM_AC MM_BS MM_AS AR_MVx Meas.
values
LT_RC

V ref

LIM_x
Self 25
LOGIC SIG_M LIMIT
monitoring ASC

DTI
I

TAPCH COUNT SIG_1 CMD_1 MEASI MEASO

Bay Unit for Control and
Monitoring MiCOM C434

Description of ANSI code nos. see Functions Overview


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Limit value monitoring
A multitude of currents, voltages and the
measured temperature are monitored to aid
operation of the protected line. This function is Via non-storable continuous signals, monostable
not intended to be used for protection purposes!
E.g. for the 3-phase currents, the phase-to-ground
voltages and the phase-to-phase voltages the
highest and the lowest value is determined. Measured data input and output
These are evaluated using an operate value and
time delay set by the user. Thereby, these currents
and voltages can be monitored for exceeding an
upper limit or falling below a lower limit.
Deviation-time integral
The filtering of the measured values via the
deviation-time integral is used for diminution of the
required band width on the serial communication
interfaces. In this operation the difference between
the last measured value transmitted and the
updated measured value (new-old-comparison)
is controlled and is added to a cumulated value
(integral). If the amount of the difference or the
amount of the integral exceed the set threshold,
the updated measured value is transmitted.
Arithmetic-mean value acquisition
Arithmetic-mean values could be evaluated on
the RMS values, peak values and complex values
of currents and voltages as well as on active and
reactive power and frequency. In conjunction with
the long-term recording the arithmeticmean value
acquisition provides archive functionality.
Programmable logic
The efficient user-configurable logic enables
the user to set up logic operations on binary
signals within a framework of Boolean equations.
By means of a straightforward configuration
procedure, any of the signals of the protection
device can be linked by logic OR or AND
operations with the possibility of additional
negation operations.
The output signal of an equation can be fed into
a further, higher ordinal number equation as an
input signal thus leading to a set of interlinked
Boolean equations.
The output signal of each equation is fed to a separate
timer stage with two timer elements and a choice
of operating modes, which offers the possibility of
assigning a freely configurable time characteristic to
the output signal of each Boolean equation.
The two output signals of each equation can be
internally fed back into any available input function.
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The user-configurable logic function is then able to
influence the individual functions without external
wiring (block, reset, trigger, for example).
trigger signals and bistable stored setting/resetting
signals, the Boolean equations can be controlled
externally via any of the devices interfaces.
There are optionally a 20 mA input and two
20 mA outputs available for the acquisition of
external measured variables and for the output
of measured variables. A settable scaling allows
a straightforward adaptation of the measuring
range of the input variable or output variables
(for example 0 to 10 mA, 4 to 20 mA).
There is optionally an input for a resistance
thermometer (PT100) available for a direct
temperature acquisition.
GLOBAL FUNCTIONS
Functions operating globally allow the adaptation
of the device s interfaces to the power system,
offer support during commissioning and testing
and provide continuously updated information on
the operation, as well as valuable analysis results
following events in the system.
Clock synchronization
MiCOM C434 incorporates an internal clock with
a resolution of 1 ms. All events are time-tagged
based on this clock, entered in the recording
memory appropriate to their significance and
signaled via the communication interface.
Alternatively two synchronisation methods can
be used according to the configuration of MiCOM
C434: using one of the protocols IEC 60870-5-
103, IEC 60870-5-101, MODBUS, DNP3.0, the
device will be synchronized by a time telegram
from a higher-level substation control system or
in any other case it will be synchronized using the
IRIG-B signal input.
The internal clock will then be adjusted
accordingly and operate with an accuracy of
10 ms if synchronized via protocol and 1
ms if synchronized via IRIG-B signal.
MiCOM C434 offers a multitude
of control and monitoring functions
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Operating data recording Local control and display

For the continuous recording of processes All data required for operation of the device are
in system operation as well as of events, entered from the integrated local control panel,
a non-volatile memory is provided the data important for system management are
(cyclic buffer). The relevant signals, each read out and the local control of switching devices
fully tagged with date and time at signal start is realized (for the graphics display only).
and signal end, are entered in chronological
With the help of the display panels, the user is
order. Included are control actions such as the
able to carry out a quick and up-to-date check of
enabling or disabling of functions as well as
the state of the bay.
local control triggering for testing and resetting.
On the bay panel the selected bay is displayed as
Long-term recording
a single-pole equivalent network with the updated
While long-term recording is in progress, the switchgear states, as well as ancillary information
sampled values of analog input variables or such as the position of the remote/local switch or
measured operating data and signals the operating state of the interlock functions.
(time-tagged) are recorded. The recording
period can be adjusted via the size of the Selected measured values are displayed on the
sampling interval. measured value panels.
For the transmission of the long-term recording, Up to 28 state signals are displayed on the signal
the user may select the triggered mode or the panels which are automatically enabled when the
cyclic mode. state changes.
Moreover, different kinds of presentation can be
Self-monitoring
selected for the display of states and state changes.
Comprehensive self-monitoring procedures within The event panel displays events like the opening
the devices ensure that faulty condition is detected of a switchgear unit with timetagging.
and prevent malfunction of the MiCOM C434.
As the auxiliary voltage is turned on, a functional
test is carried out. Cyclic self-monitoring tests
are run during operation. If test results deviate
from the default value then the corresponding
signal is entered into the nonvolatile monitoring
signal memory. The result of the fault diagnosis
determines whether a blocking of the protection
device will occur or whether a warning only is
issued.

Selection of the bay

Definition of the interlocking conditions Creation of the bay with the bay type editor

Multifunction IEDs MiCOM C434
SWITCHGEAR CONTROL
The control of switching devices from the local
control panel is only possible if the version with
graphics display has been chosen. In this case,
switchgear units can be controlled via the Bay
Panel provided that the unit has been set to local
control. This setting may be selected either via
the password-protected Local/Remote Key L/R
or via an external switch. Once the intended
switching device has been selected with the help
of the Selection Key , the switching device
may then be controlled via the Close Key I or
Open Key O
Before the switching command is executed, the
interlock equations are tested. If the switching
command is permissible, it will be executed. If not,
an appropriate signal can be issued by an LED
indicator. The switching command is not executed
in this case. Pressing the Page Key results in
leaving the display of the bayor the menu tree and
switching to the panel display mode. The panel
type being displayed is switched by pressing the
Page Key . From the Panel display, the user
can return to the menu tree display at any time by
pressing the Enter Key.
The control of bay units via external binary signal
inputs is possible for both the graphics display
version and the text display version. This external
control may be configured as Local Control and/or
Remote Control.
Local control panel
- Display of the switching states
- Local control of the switching devices
- Access to all settings, signals and
measured values
PC
Local interface
Information interfaces
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INFORMATION INTERFACE
Information is exchanged via the local
control panel, the PC link, or two optional
communications interfaces.
A communication interface is designed to conform
either to international standard IEC 61850, IEC
60870-5-103 or to IEC 60870-5-101, DNP 3.0,
MODBUS or Courier. Using this interface, the
MiCOM C434 can be integrated into a substation
control system or connected to a RTU.
The second communication interface
(per IEC 60870-5-103) is used as a parameter
setting interface in remote access.
The MiCOM C434 can be set completely via the
local control panel or the setting software MiCOM
S1. This includes all setting parameters as well as
the selection of the bay type.
The operating data logs and monitoring signal logs
as well as the measured operating values can be
read out through the operating program. Control and
test functions can be triggered by the program.
For the selection of the bay type, the C434 has
more than 280 pre-defined bay types, that contain
the configuration of the binary inputs and outputs
for the Switchgear Control, the bay interlocking as
well as the setting for the selected communication
protocol. The settings of these bay types can be
individually adapted.
COMM1 IEC 61850
Interface to the substation control system
MODEM MODEM
COMM2
Remote parameter setting
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USER-SPECIFIC BAY TYPES

User-specific bay types with up to 8 bay diagrams
are designed by the bay type editor BTC (plug-in
into MiCOM S1 S&R-103).
The configuration of the bay with the graphic
editor as user-friendly interface includes the
presentation on the local control panel, the
assignment of the binary signal inputs and the
output relays as well as the definition of
the interlocking equations.
The interlocking equations take the operating mode
with and without station interlock into account and
support interlocking through ring feeders.
After a successful syntax check and the
assignment of the switching devices and
interlocking equations, the upload of the bay
types takes place in MiCOM C434.
Further documentation is given in the report data
in XML or HTML format.

Bay Panel(s) Signal Panel(s) Measured Value Panel Event Panel

Protocol View
C434 Page H 17:58:34 Signals 17:58:44
Signals 17:58:44
C434 Page B 17:58:34 Signals 17:58:44
C434 Page A 17:58:34 Signals 17:58:44 Meas. values 17:58:44 Events 17:58:54 Oper/Rec/OP_RC
BB 1 MAIN : Voltage A-B prim. 20.04.98 Operat. Data Record.
BB2 M.C.B. trip V EXT 20.7 kV 05:21:32.331 LIMIT
PSS : Voltage B-C prim. Enabled
Q1 Q2 20.6 kV
PS 1 active Start
PSS : Voltage C-A prim. 20.04.98
Q0 PS 2 active 20.8 kV 23:58:17.501 MAIN
MAIN : Current A prim. CB closed sig. EXT
Bay interlock. act. 416 A End
Locked Q8 Current B prim. 21.04.98
MAIN : 415 A
Remote Subst. interl. act. 05:21:32.331 DEV01
Current C prim. Switch.device closed
1088 A 417 A Start
Curr. IP,max prim.

Gertetyp
Control and Display Panels

Settings Operation Events

Device ID Cyclic values Fault & Event counters

Config. parameters Control and testing Event meas. values
Function parameters Operating data rec. Event recordings

Global Operat. meas. values

Mainl functions Physical state signals
Parameter subset 1 Logical state signals
Parameter subset ... Menu Tree
Control

Display Panels and Menu Tree

Proven control, forward-looking

communication, complete local
control panel, only one setting file
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Device Track Record

CFE: Modular Bay Unit for Control and
Monitoring, Market introduction 1988

CFEC: Compact Bay Unit for Control and

Monitoring, Market introduction 1992

CF 202: Compact Bay Unit for Control and

Monitoring with extended function range,
Market introduction 1998

CF 242: Modular Bay Unit for Control and

Monitoring, Market introduction 1999

C232: Take-over and extension of the CF

202 in the MiCOM family since 2001

C434: Take-over and extension of the CF

242 in the MiCOM family since 2001.

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