SELF-POWERED

OVERCURRENT PROTECTION RELAY

TYPE PIE-3N
USER'S HANDBOOK
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0.- INDEX.

0.- INDEX.................................................................................................................................................... I

1.- OBJECTIVE ......................................................................................................................................... 1

2.- AREA OF APPLICATION.................................................................................................................. 1

3.- OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................ 1

4.- ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 2

5.- TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................................. 6

6.- RECEIPT AND STORAGE............................................................................................................... 10

7.- MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 10

7.1. INSPECTION.......................................................................................................................... 10
7.2. CHECKING THE NOMINAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................... 10
7.3.CHECKING THE EXTERNAL CIRCUITS. .......................................................................... 11

8.- EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS.......................................................................................................... 12

9.- DIMENSIONS..................................................................................................................................... 13

10.- TRANSFORMERS ........................................................................................................................... 14

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SELF-POWERED
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION RELAY
PIE-3N

1.- OBJECTIVE

This user's handbook is intended to aid the configuration and use of the PIE-3N overcurrent
protection relay.

2.- AREA OF APPLICATION

This three-phase overcurrent protection relay is particularly suitable for use in non-fused
Medium Voltage cubicals or compartments in transformer or distribution stations where there
are no auxiliary power-supply batteries.

3.- OPERATION

The PIE-3N relay is used in conjunction with 3 transformers of type IFG-8, IFG-7, AGD-12
or AGD-24, whichever is most suitable, which allow the phase- and homopolar line currents
to be measured and which supply the power required for the relay's circuits and the external
trip coil. As a result, no auxiliary power supply is required.

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The current transformers used with this relay have the following characteristics:
TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER C-D TEST WINDING
MODEL TERMINALS RATIO TRANSFORMAER
RATIO
IFG-8 S1 - S2 14.5 / 0.5 0.5 / 0.5
S1 - S3 29 / 0.5 0.5 / 0.25
IFG-7 S1 - S2 58 / 0.5 0.5 / 0.5
S1 - S3 116 / 0.5 0.5 / 0.25
AGD-12 S1-S2 14.5 / 0.5
S1-S3 29 / 0.5
S1-S4 58 / 0.5
S1-S5 116 / 0.5
AGD-24 S1-S2 14.5 / 0.5
S1-S3 29 / 0.5
S1-S4 58 / 0.5
S1-S5 116 / 0.5

Transformers of other sizes or ratios can be supplied on demand.

4.- ADJUSTMENT

The following independent settings or trip-points are available on the front panel of the PIE-
3N relay:

- Phase overcurrent (51) I>

- Phase overcurrent time delay t I>

- Phase short-circuit (50) I>>

- Phase short-circuit time delay t I >>

- Homopolar overcurrent (51N) I >

- Homopolar overcurrent time delay tI >

- Homopolar short-circuit (50N) I >>

- Homopolar short-circuit time delay tI >>

Any of the above functions with the exception of phase overcurrent (I>) can be annulled by
selecting setting “0“ on the corresponding rotary switch.

The tables below show the available settings in terms of the nominal line current IN.
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SET POINT I> SET POINT DELAY SET POINT I>> SET POINT DELAY
0 1 IN 0 40 ms 0 NO 0 40 ms
1 1.1 IN 1 5s 1 6 IN 1 100 ms
2 1.2 IN 2 6s 2 6.5 IN 2 200 ms
3 1.3 IN 3 7s 3 7 IN 3 300 ms
4 1.4 IN 4 8s 4 7.5 IN 4 400 ms
5 1.5 IN 5 9s 5 8 IN 5 500 ms
6 1.6 IN 6 10 s 6 8.5 IN 6 600 ms
7 1.7 IN 7 11 s 7 9 IN 7 700 ms
8 1.8 IN 8 12 s 8 9.5 IN 8 800 ms
9 1.9 IN 9 13 s 9 10 IN 9 900 ms
A 2 IN A 14 s A 10.5 IN A 1s
B 2.1 IN B 15 s B 11 IN B 1,1 s
C 2.2 IN C 16 s C 11.5 IN C 1,2 s
D 2.3 IN D 17 s D 12 IN D 1,3 s
E 2.4 IN E 18 s E 12.5 IN E 1,4 s
F 2.5 IN F 19 s F 13 IN F 1,5 s

SET POINT I > SET POINT DELAY SET POINT I >> SET POINT DELAY
0 NO 0 40 ms 0 NO 0 40 ms
1 0,10 IN 1 5s 1 1 IN 1 100 ms
2 0,15 IN 2 6s 2 1.1 IN 2 200 ms
3 0.20 IN 3 7s 3 1.2 IN 3 300 ms
4 0.25 IN 4 8s 4 1.3 IN 4 400 ms
5 0.30 IN 5 9s 5 1.4 IN 5 500 ms
6 0.35 IN 6 10 s 6 1.5 IN 6 600 ms
7 0.40 IN 7 11 s 7 1.6 IN 7 700 ms
8 0.45 IN 8 12 s 8 1.7 IN 8 800 ms
9 0.50 IN 9 13 s 9 1.8 IN 9 900 ms
A 0.55 IN A 14 s A 1.9 IN A 1s
B 0.60 IN B 15 s B 2.0 IN B 1,1 s
C 0.65 IN C 16 s C 2.1 IN C 1,2 s
D 0.70 IN D 17 s D 2.2 IN D 1,3 s
E 0.75 IN E 18 s E 2.3 IN E 1,4 s
F 0.80 IN F 19 s F 2.4 IN F 1,5 s

When an overcurrent condition is detected in the line the PIE-3N relay waits until the set time
delay has expired and then sends a series of tripping pulses to the trip coil, which opens the
circuit breaker.

The series of pulses continues until either the primary current is interrupted or the fault
condition disappears.

The PIE-3N may also be powered from a 230 Vac supply. When this supply input is used, the
protection relay may be used for either three-phase or single-phase measurements as low as
10% of IN (the minimum neutral adjustment).

There is also an external trigger input (for use with thermal triggers or Buchholz protection
devices, for example) that requires 230 Vac at 50 Hz. The power supply must be connected in
order to use the external trigger input.

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Operation of the PIE-3N relay may be checked using the “C-D” test windings on the current
transformers.

Adjusting the PIE-3N - An example

Before adjusting the relay, the following data is required:

- The nominal burden of the distribution transformer (eg.: 500 KVA).

- The nominal line voltage (eg.: 20 KV).

- The phase overcurrent rating of the transformer (eg.: 20% IN).

- The homopolar current rating of the transformer (eg.: 10% IN).

Phase protection

1.- Nominal current of the distribution transformer:

500
IN = = 14.43 A
3 * 20

2.- Overcurrent rating:

1.2 * 14.43 = 17.32 A

3.- The IFG-8 current transformer will be suitable, using terminals S1-S2, which
have an “In” value of 14.5 A.

I 17.32
= = 1.19
In 14.5

I
The closest value in the adjustment selection table is = 1.2 , trip point 2 in
In
the table, meaning that the real overcurrent trip point will be 1.2 * 14.5 = 17.4 A,

17.4
or, as a percentage: * 100 = 20.58%
14.43

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Homopolar protection

To set the homopolar current trip to operate when this current exceeds 10% of IN, we
calculate the settings as follows:

10 % of IN = 0.1 x 14.43 = 1.443 A

I 1.443
= = 0.099
In 14.5

To trigger the relay when the homopolar current is greater than 10% of IN, we must
select the closest entry in the table, which in this case is 0.10 IN, trip point 1, which
will give us a real homopolar trip current of 0.10 x 14.5 = 1.45 A, or, in percentage
1.45
terms: × 100 = 10.05%
14.43

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5.- TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

General data
- Type: PIE-3N

- Maintenance: Maintenance-free

- Duty cycle: Continuous

- Mounting position: Any

Measurement circuit

- Nominal current: IN = 0.5 A

- Maximum continuous current: I = 4 IN

- Maximum current during 1 s.: I = 100 IN

- Minimum current: 40% IN Three-phase

95% IN Single-phase

- Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz

Adjustment ranges

- Phase overcurrent (I >) (51): 1 ÷ 2.5 IN in steps of 0.1 IN

- Phase short-circuit (I >>) (50): 6 ÷ 13 IN in steps of 0.5 IN

- Homopolar overcurrent (I >) (51N): 0.1 ÷ 0.8 IN in steps of 0.05 IN

- Homopolar short-circuit (I >>) (50N): 1 ÷ 2.4 IN in steps of 0.1 IN

- Delay time for (I >): 5 ÷ 19 s. in steps of 1 s.

- Delay time for (I >>): 100 ms. ÷ 1.5 s. in steps of 100 ms.

- Delay time for (I >): 5 ÷ 19 s in steps of 1 s.

- Delay time for (I >>): 100 ms. ÷ 1.5 s. in steps of 100 ms.

220 V ac input and external trigger

- Nominal voltage: 230 Vac

- Operating range: + 10 %; - 20 % UN

- Consumption: 6 VA at 230 Vac

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- Operating time: 5 ms.

Output pulses

- Pulse repetition period:

- Without auxiliary power Depends on the primary current (see graph)

- With 230 Vac supply ≤ 60 ms

0,15

0,1
Pulses frequency (s.)

0,05

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
I / IN

Precision

- Accuracy in measurement at end scale: <5%

- Timing accuracy at end scale: <5%

- Repetition: <1%

Operating temperature

- Storage temperature range: + 85º ÷ - 40 º C

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- Operating temperature range: + 55º ÷ -10º C

Indicators

- Flashing green LED shows protection relay is operative

- Four red LEDs indicate the fault conditions that caused triggering.

Housing

- Material: NORYL

- Dimensions (w x h x d.): 72 x 144 x 162 mm.

- Mounting: Flush mounting

- IP: IP 65

Transformers

- Standards: VDE 0414-1/94

CEI 60044-1/1996

- Housing: Resin casting

- Operating voltage (Vo): 2V

- Operating current (Io): ≤ 80 mA

- Nominal frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

- Nominal secondary current: 0.5 A

- Continuous load: 2.5 IN

- C-D test winding: 1 A continuous (Only IFG models)

- Thermal withstand current: 100 IN

- Dynamic withstand current: 250 IN

- Operating voltage: IFG-7 0.72 KV

IFG-8 0.72 KV

AGD-12 12 KV

AGD-24 17.5 – 24 KV

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- Test voltage: IFG-7 3 KV

IFG-8 3 KV

AGD-12 28 KV

AGD-24 38 – 50 KV

- Insulation class: E

- Operating temperature: -5ºC ÷ + 40ºC

- Altitude: maximum 3,000 m above avg. sea level

- Attachment points: in the base

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6.- RECEIPT AND STORAGE

The PIE-3N relay is shipped in its box complete with the corresponding transformers. This
packing guarantees its safety under normal handling conditions for this type of equipment.
If it is not to be installed immediately, it should be stored in its packing, unopened and in an
environment that may be considered as "interior", away from rain, dust, vibrations, etc.

If the packing is seen to be damaged or any damage is suspected due to rough handling during
transport, the manufacturer and the insurance company should be informed immediately.

7.- MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

The instructions given below will provide optimum results from the PIE-3N, avoiding any
risks due to incorrect installation.

7.1. INSPECTION

Remove the PIE-3N from its packing and inspect it visually, looking for possible damage that
may have been caused during transport.

7.2. CHECKING THE NOMINAL CHARACTERISTICS

Check that the transformers supplied with the PIE-3N relay are of the type ordered.
Following this, install the relay in the panel cut-out, which should have been prepared
previously. Once the unit is fixed into the panel, no other mechanical operations should be
performed on either the relay or the panel.

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7.3.CHECKING THE EXTERNAL CIRCUITS.

Once attached to the panel, the connections must be made to the relay's external terminals, as
shown in the diagram below. The rear terminals are identified by numbers:

External
Trigger Input
230 Vac

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8.- EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

TERMINALS CONNECTION
1; 2 Phase R current measurement. Output, Input.
3; 4 Phase S current measurement. Output, Input.
5; 6 Phase T current measurement. Output, Input.
8; 9 Auxiliary 220 Vac. Supply input
11; 12 Output to trip coil or release mechanism. 11(+), 12(-)
13; 14 External trigger input. 220 Vac.

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9.- DIMENSIONS

PANEL MOUNTING

PANEL CUT-OUT

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