Relay

Figure 1: Auto Coordination Options – Relay

Option Descriptions
Option Description

HV Relay tap default

When a relay has only cables as downstream equipment, the Tap is set to the specified value times the ampacity of cable.

HV Time Dial with no dependencies

When a relay does not have dependencies, its time dial is set such that the relay trips close to the specified time at the maximum short circuit current available at the CT for the relay. You can also have the time dial set at the specified value instead of basing it on the short circuit current.

HV Instantaneous with no dependencies

The instantaneous is set to the specified multiple of maximum short circuit current.

Minimum Gap Tolerance

The desired minimum time difference between two relays is the sum of Over Travel time, Safety Margin, Auxiliary relay time, and circuit breaker opening time. The time dial settings available in a relay may not provide the exact desired minimum time difference. This Minimum Gap Tolerance enables you to set the time delay of the relay up to the specified percentage higher than the desired minimum time. For example, the desired time difference between two relays is 0.283 seconds. If the Minimum Gap Tolerance is 20%, the program lets the upstream relay time dial to be set such that the time difference is not greater than 0.33 seconds (0.283 + 20%).

Inst Safety Margin

This is the factor used in setting instantaneous pickup. A factor of 1.1 corresponds to a 10% tolerance. For example, if the downstream relay has instantaneous pickup of 3000 Amps, then the upstream relay pickup needs to be higher than 3300 Amps (3000*1.1).

Instantaneous Selection Base on Transformer Short Circuit Let-Through Current With DC Offset Filter

Solid state relays typically have dc offset filters so that trip characteristics are based only on the AC component of currents. The relay library has data indicating whether the relay has a dc offset filter. The DC component may not be completely filtered.

Use Calculated SC Asym Offset

When this check box is selected, the programs uses the asymmetrical currents (with dc component) it calculates. If the check box is not selected, the offset specified in the field below is used.

Assume- Asym Mult

If the Use Calculated SC Asym Offset check box is selected, then the specified value will not be used.

Without DC Offset Filter

Relays that do not have dc offset filters, respond to the asymmetrical current.

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