DGBV-EP

EuroProt familija
DIGITAL GENERATOR AND GENERATOR-TRANSFORMER UNIT PROTECTION
 
The digital generator and generator-transformer unit protection of type DGBV-EP is part of device family named EuroProt. This short description contains special data of this type. General and common features of EuroProt family can be found in the EuroProt system information sheet. Accordingly it is proposed to study both this short description and system information sheet too, in order to understand the device entirely.
 
DGBV-EP
 
Application field
 
DGBV-EP digital generator and generator-transformer unit protection is a complex system, consisting several cooperating microprocessor-based units of the EuroProt product family. The complex system is always individually compiled by our experts, based of planning and designing experiences of several decades, fulfilling the individual and special requests according to the ordering.

The main considerations of developing the DGBV-EP digital generator and generator-transformer
unit protection are:

  • covering all protection and automation tasks in connection with the objets to be protected
  • optimal assignment of protection function to the measuring transformers
  • providing the necessary back-up protection functions
  • fulfilling the individual and special requests of the user
  • cost-optimised solution
Main features
 

Configuration of the complex protection:

  • independent racks in cabinet or cabinets, powered by independent power supply units
  • individual EuroProt protection units in each racks, with dedicated connections to measuring transformers, optimal functional assignment
  • fully numeric signal processing in each functions
  • the individual functional units send commands and signals to the trip matrix located in independent unit, where, according to the setting, each signal of protection functions is directed to the appropriate interfering unit. The individual interactions can be disabled or enabled here, as needed in the commissioning procedure
  • signals and information can be received from auxiliary protective devices (gas protection, temperature protection)
  • continuous monitoring of CB circuits
  • individual communication with each units in racks, LED signalling, display of numeric values and text messages
  • the individual racks are connected to fibre-optic loops, polled by PROTECT monitoring and relay setting program
  • digital event recorder, for monitoring the starting and trip commands of individual protection functions with 1 ms time resolution and for recording the measured analogous signals

The usual protection and automation functions are:

  • differential protection for the generator, for the transformer, for the auxiliary transformer and for the whole unit
  • overcurrent protection
  • field failure protection
  • under-impedance protections
  • definite time overload and overcurrent protection
  • unbalanced load (negative phase sequence) protection
  • overvoltage protection
  • reverse power protection
  • stator earth fault protection
  • rotor earth fault protection
  • multi-stage underlover frequency protection
  • automatic synchroniser, which can be disabled automatically in case of protection operation

Hardware characteristics of individual devices:

  • fully numerical type, with individual A/D converters, digital signal processors (DSP) and separate main processor
  • opto-coupler inputs
  • output contacts
  • type of output contacts (NC, NO) can be selected at design time
  • design for 19" rack cabinets

Communication:

  • relay setting with 2x16 character LCD display, suitable also for text messages and for event log display
  • on-line screen of auxiliary PC for support of commissioning
  • auxiliary communication connection selectable for RS 232 or fibre optic cable
  • optional SCADA connection with IEC 870 protocol
  • parameters can be saved and saved parameters can be downloaded again
  • real-time clock with battery-fed RAM, (which can be synchronised via fibre-optic connection by auxiliary PC, by the SCADA system, or via opto-coupler digital input)
Working principles
 
The EuroProt devices are microprocessor-based systems, the functions and their variations are realised by software. The devices contain several 87C 196 type 16 bit micro-controller and DSP signal processor. The software is stored in EPROM, the text messages to be displayed are stored in EPROM too. The parameter settings are stored in EEPROM. The events are recorded in battery-fed RAM. The man-machine communication is performed by a six button-keypad on the front plate, the 2x 16 character LCD display above them, with seven signal LED-s and with two SW pushbuttons. With external PC and with the handling software the device can be set, checked and monitored more easily. To display the rows and columns of the trip matrix and for other important signalling a large LCD display is provided, containing further LED-s.
The analog current ad voltage inputs are connected to the multiplexer and further to the A/D converter via intermediate measuring transformers, where the sampling time is 0,5 ms for each current and voltage signal. The sampled digital values of the 16 bit A/D converter are transported to the CPU via high-speed serial bus by the CAN controller. The digital signal processor performs arithmetic operation with high speed. The output of the DSP is the evaluated result of the measurements, these signals are connected as "relay started" signals to the central processor. The central processor performs logic function and time delay measurements. The opto-coupler inputs and relay outputs communicate with the central processor via parallel bus.
The detailed information of the individual protection functions are described in different information sheets.
 
Basic technical data of individual devices
 
Rated secondary current, In
1 A or 5 A
Rated secondary voltage (line-to-line), Un 100 V or 200 V
Rated frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Overload capacity, voltage circuit, thermal, continuous
current circuit, thermal, continuous
1 s
2xUn/Ö3
4xIn
100xIn (In=1 A), 50xIn (In=5 A)
Dynamic current limit 100xIn
Accuracy of digital impedance protection functions (above 50% In)
Accuracy of digital current protection functions (above 50% In)
Accuracy of timers
± 5%
± 2%
± 3 ms (steps 10 ms)
± 12 ms (steps 1 s)
Resetting ratio of current relays 95%
Output relay contacts as requested
Type of output contacts (NO/NC) as requested
Output contacts, electrical data:
rated switching voltage
continuous load current
making current
DC breaking capability at 220 V,
at pure conductive load
at load ofLIR = 40 ms
Optionally, at load of L/R = 40 ms

250 V
8 A
16 A

0,25 A
0,14 A
4 A
Auxiliary DC voltage (the same supply unit)
voltage tolerance
220 V or 110 V
88 V to 310 V
Permissible ambient temperature 0o to 50o C
Insulation test (IEC 255) 2 kV, 50 Hz
5 kV, 1.2/50 µs
Disturbance test (IEC 255) 2.5 kV, 1 MHz
Electrostatic discharge (ESD; IEC 801-2) 8 kV
Burst test, (IEC 801-4) 2 kV
 
Design, size
 
The DGBV -EP complex protection equipment is delivered in a steel-sheet cabinet with standard 19" hinged rack system and locked door, accessible from the front side. When selecting the cabinet type the manufacturer can consider the special requirements of the user. If not specified at ordering, the cabinet is of RITTAL PS type.
 
Options
 
  • digital disturbance recorder (see separate information sheet)
  • SCADA connection (see EuroProt system information sheet)
  • relay contacts with 4 A breaking capability
  • output circuit supervision in each phase
 
Ordering data
 
When ordering, our experts are ready for consultation and for the necessary engineering activity.