NOC3 H

1MRS752309-MUM NOC3_
Issued: 10/1997 Three-Phase Non-Directional

Version: H/20.01.2005
Overcurrent Protection
Low-Set Stage (NOC3Low)
Low-Set Stage (NOC3LowB)
Data subject to change without notice High-Set Stage (NOC3High)
Instantaneous Stage (NOC3Inst)
Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Features................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Application ............................................................................................ 2
1.3 Input description ................................................................................... 3
1.4 Output description................................................................................. 4
2. Description of operation............................................................................ 5
2.1 Configuration ........................................................................................ 5
2.2 Measuring mode ................................................................................... 5
2.3 Operation criteria .................................................................................. 5
2.4 Delayed reset facility and drop-off time in DT and IDMT modes .......... 6
2.5 IDMT type operation of NOC3Low and NOC3LowB............................. 8
2.5.1 Standard curve groups ................................................................ 8
2.5.2 RI curve groups ......................................................................... 10
2.5.3 RD curve groups........................................................................ 10
2.5.4 IEEE curve groups..................................................................... 10
2.6 Setting groups..................................................................................... 11
2.7 Test mode ........................................................................................... 11
2.8 START, TRIP, BSOUT and CBFP outputs ......................................... 12
2.9 Resetting............................................................................................. 12
3. Parameters and events ............................................................................ 13
3.1 General ............................................................................................... 13
3.2 Setting values ..................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Actual settings ........................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Setting group 1 .......................................................................... 15
3.2.3 Setting group 2 .......................................................................... 16
3.2.4 Control settings.......................................................................... 17
3.3 Measurement values........................................................................... 19
3.3.1 Input data................................................................................... 19
3.3.2 Output data................................................................................ 19
3.3.3 Recorded data ........................................................................... 20
3.3.4 Events........................................................................................ 24
4. Technical data .......................................................................................... 25
NOC3_ Distribution Automation
1. Introduction
1.1 Features
• Non-directional overcurrent protection

• Definite-time (DT) operation
• NOC3Low and NOC3LowB: fourteen inverse-time (IDMT) characteristics
• Current measurement with conventional current transformers or Rogowski coils
• Two alternative measuring principles: the average value of consecutive
instantaneous peak-to-peak values or the numerically calculated fundamental
frequency component of the short-circuit current
• NOC3High and NOC3Inst: Fast blocking output to be used in blocking-based
busbar protection
• Delayed trip output for the circuit-breaker failure protection (CBFP) function
1.2 Application
This document specifies the functions of the three-phase non-directional overcurrent

function blocks NOC3Low, NOC3LowB, NOC3High and NOC3Inst used in products
based on the RED 500 Platform. The inverse-time operation is only included in the
NOC3Low and NOC3LowB function blocks.
The three-phase non-directional overcurrent function blocks are designed for non-
directional two-phase and three-phase overcurrent and short-circuit protection
whenever the DT characteristic or, as concerns NOC3Low and NOC3LowB, the
IDMT (Inverse Definite Minimum Time) characteristic is appropriate. Suppression of
harmonics is possible.
3I> 3I> 3I>> 3I>>>
CBFP CBFP CBFP CBFP

Figure 1.2.-1 Protection diagram symbols of NOC3Low, NOC3LowB, NOC3High
and NOC3Inst (For IEC symbols used in single line diagrams, refer to
the manual Technical Descriptions of Functions, Introduction,
1MRS750528-MUM)
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Distribution Automation NOC3_
Figure 1.2.-2 Function block symbols of NOC3Low, NOC3LowB, NOC3High and NOC3Inst
1.3 Input description
Name Type Description

IL1 Analogue signal (SINT) Input for measuring phase current IL1
BS1 Digital signal Blocking signal 1
(BOOL, active high)
BS2 Digital signal Blocking signal 2
(BOOL, active high)
TRIGG Digital signal Control signal for triggering the registers
(BOOL, pos. edge)
GROUP Digital signal Control input for switching between the
(BOOL, active high) setting groups 1 and 2. When GROUP is
FALSE, group 1 is active. When
GROUP is TRUE, group 2 is active.
DOUBLE Digital signal Input signal for doubling the set start
(BOOL, active high) current value temporarily at magnetizing
inrush or start-up
BSREG Digital signal Input for blocking the recording function
(BOOL, active high)
RESET Reset signal Input signal for resetting the trip signal
(BOOL, pos. edge) and registers of NOC3Low, NOC3LowB,
NOC3High and NOC3Inst
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1.4 Output description
NOC3Low and NOC3LowB

START Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Start signal
TRIP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Trip signal
CBFP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Delayed trip signal for circuit-
breaker failure protection (CBFP)
ERR Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Signal for indicating a
configuration error

BSOUT Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Blocking signal for blocking-based
busbar protection
START Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Start signal
TRIP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Trip signal
CBFP Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Delayed trip signal for circuit-
breaker failure protection (CBFP)
ERR Digital signal (BOOL, active high) Signal for indicating a
configuration error
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2. Description of operation
2.1 Configuration
Phase currents can be measured via conventional current transformers or Rogowski

coils. The measuring devices and signal types for analogue channels are selected and
configured in a special dialogue box of the Relay Configuration Tool included in the
CAP 505 Tool Box. Digital inputs are configured in the same programming
environment (the number of selectable analogue inputs, digital inputs and digital
outputs depends on the hardware used).
When the analogue channels and digital inputs have been selected and configured in
the dialogue box, the inputs and outputs of the function block can be configured on a
graphic worksheet of the configuration tool. The phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3 are
connected to the corresponding IL1, IL2 and IL3 inputs of the function block. At least
one phase current is required to be connected. Furthermore, digital inputs are
connected to the Boolean inputs of the function block and in the same way, the
outputs of the function block are connected to the output signals.
2.2 Measuring mode
The function block operates on two alternative measuring principles: the average
value of consecutive instantaneous peak-to-peak values or the numerically calculated
fundamental frequency component of the short-circuit current. The measuring mode is
selected by means of either an HMI parameter or a serial communication parameter.
With both the measuring principles, the operation is insensitive to the DC component
and the operation accuracy is defined in the frequency range f/fn=0.95...1.05. In peak-
to-peak measurement, the harmonics of the phase currents are not suppressed, whereas
in fundamental frequency measurement the harmonics suppression is at least -50 dB
at f = n x fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,...
2.3 Operation criteria
The function starts if the current in one or more phases exceeds the set start current.
The set start current is automatically doubled when the signal connected to the input
DOUBLE is active. The function block Inrush3 can be used for doubling, e.g. during a
magnetizing inrush or at start-up.
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Figure 2.3.-1 Function of NOC3Low, NOC3LowB, NOC3High and NOC3Inst when

the DOUBLE input is activated by the Inrush3 function block
When the function block starts, the START signal is set to TRUE. Should the
overcurrent situation exceed the set definite operate time or, at the inverse-time
operation, the time determined by the level of the measured current, the function block
operates. The internal delay of the heavy-duty output relay is included in the total
operate time. When the function block operates, the TRIP signal is set to TRUE.
Operation mode instantaneous is selectable in the function blocks NOC3High and
NOC3Inst. In instantaneous mode the TRIP signal is set active immediately.
Additionally, the function blocks NOC3High and NOC3Inst have a fast blocking
output to be used in interlocking-based busbar protection. Once a phase current
exceeds the set start current, the BSOUT signal is set to TRUE. The BSOUT signal
remains active for at least 20 ms. The START output is set to TRUE if at least one
digitally filtered phase current exceeds the start current. If the START signal is not
activated within the 20 ms, the signal BSOUT will reset.
The DT or IDMT timer is allowed to run only if the blocking signal BS1 is inactive,
i.e. its value is FALSE. When the signal becomes active, i.e. its value turns to TRUE,
the timer will be stopped (frozen).
When the blocking signal BS2 is active, the TRIP signal cannot be activated. The
TRIP signal can be blocked by activating the signal BS2 until the function block drops
off.
2.4 Delayed reset facility and drop-off time in DT and IDMT modes
The purpose of the delayed reset function is to enable fast clearance of intermittent
faults, e.g. self-sealing insulation faults, and severe faults which may produce high
asymmetrical fault currents that partially saturate the current transformers. It is typical
for an intermittent fault that the fault current contains so called drop-off periods during
which the fault current is below the set start current. Without the delayed reset
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function the DT or the IDMT timer would reset once the current drops off. In the same
way, an apparent drop-off period of the secondary current of the saturated current
transformer might reset the DT or the IDMT timer. The adjustable delayed reset
function also enables closer co-ordination with electromechanical induction disc
relays.
When the DT timer has started, it goes on running as normally even if the current
drops off, provided the drop-off period is shorter than the set drop-off time. In the
same situation, the IDMT timer is frozen. If the drop-off period is longer than the set
drop-off time, the DT or the IDMT timer will be reset when the drop-off time elapses.
The situation in the case of the DT timer is described in Figure 2.4.-1.
In Figures 2.4.-1 and 2.4.-2 the input signal IN of the DT or the IDMT timer is TRUE
when the current is above the set start value and FALSE when the current is below the
set start value.
1
IN
0
START
TRIP
Drop-off time
Drop-off
timer
Operate time Dropoff1.fh7

Operate
timer
Figure 2.4.-1 The drop-off period is longer than the set drop-off time
If the drop-off period is shorter than the set drop-off time and the DT timer time has
elapsed during the drop-off period, the function block will trip once the current
exceeds the set value again (Figure 2.4.-2).
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1
IN
0
START
TRIP
Drop-off time
Drop-off
timer
Dropoff2.fh7
Operate time
Operate
timer
Figure 2.4.-2 The drop-off period is shorter than the set drop-off time
2.5 IDMT type operation of NOC3Low and NOC3LowB
In the inverse-time mode the operate time of the stage is a function of the current; the
higher the current, the shorter is the operate time. Fourteen time/current curve groups
are available. Four of the groups comply with the BS 142 and IEC 60255 standards,
whereas the two curve groups RI and RD (RXIDG) are special type of curve groups
corresponding to the ABB praxis. Eight IEEE curves comply with the IEEE C37.112
standard. The setting "Operation mode" is used for selecting the desired operate time
characteristic.
The shortest operate time at the inverse-time operation is limited by a special

adjustable minimum time located in control settings. The definite minimum time will
not allow operate times shorter than the set minimum time, which is why the inverse-
time mode is called the IDMT mode (Inverse Definite Minimum Time).
2.5.1 Standard curve groups
The four internationally standardized inverse-time characteristics incorporated in the

inverse-time operation of the function are:
• normal inverse (NI)

• very inverse (VI)
• extremely inverse (EI)
• long-time inverse (LI)
(For a graphical presentation of the curves, refer to the manual Technical Descriptions
of Functions, Introduction.)
The relationship between time and current is in accordance with the standard IEC
60255-4 and can be expressed as follows
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kxβ
t[s] =
I α
( ) −1
I>
where
t operate time in seconds
k adjustable time multiplier, parameters S4, S44 and S74
I phase current
I> adjustable start current, parameters S2, S42 and S72
α, β constants to provide selected curve characteristics
The values of the constants a and b determine the slope as follows
Inverse-time α β
characteristic
Normal inverse 0.02 0.14
Very inverse 1.0 13.5
Extremely inverse 2.0 80.0
Long-time inverse 1.0 120
According to the standard BS 142: 1966 the effective current range is defined as 2...20
times the set start current. If the time/current characteristic is normal inverse, very
inverse or extremely inverse, the function has to start at the latest when the current
exceeds the set start current by 1.3 times. For the long-time inverse characteristic, the
effective current range is specified to be 2...7 times the set start current and the relay is
to start at the latest when the current exceeds the setting value by 1.1 times. The three-
phase non-directional overcurrent function blocks NOC3Low and NOC3LowB will
start and the IDMT integration will begin once the current exceeds the set start value.
The operate time tolerances specified by the standard BS 142 : 1966 are the following
(E denotes the accuracy in percent):
I/I > Normal Very Extremely Long time

2 2.22E 2.34E 2.44E 2.34E
5 1.13E 1.26E 1.48E 1.26E
7 - - - 1.00E
10 1.01E 1.01E 1.02E -
20 1.00E 1.00E 1.00E -
The tolerance factors are in accordance to those defined by the standard BS 142: 1966
for currents 2 and 5 times the setting. The function block NOC3Low and NOC3LowB
complies with the tolerances of class 5 (E = 5.0%) for all inverse-time curves.
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For example:
I/I>= 10, characteristic = Normal

Operate time tolerance = 1.01 x 5.0% = 5.05%
2.5.2 RI curve groups
The RI-type inverse-time characteristic is a special characteristic mainly used to obtain

time grading with mechanical relays. The characteristic can be expressed as follows:
k
t s =
I>
0. 339 − 0. 236 x
I
2.5.3 RD curve groups
The RD-type characteristic is a special characteristic mainly used in earth-fault

protection where a high degree of selectivity is required also at high-resistance faults.
Mathematically, the characteristic can be expressed as follows:
I
t[s] = 5.8 -1. 35 x ln
k x I>
The accuracy of the RI- and RD-type characteristics is 5%. Also with the RI- and RD-
type characteristics, the function block will start and the IDMT integration will begin
once the current exceeds the set start current.
2.5.4 IEEE curve groups
IEEE time overcurrent curve equation according to the standard IEEE C37.112:
 
 
 A 
t[s ] =  p
+ B × n
  I  − 1 
 I> 
   
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where I> adjustable start current, parameters S2, S42 and S72
n adjustable IEEE time dial setting, parameters S5, S45

and S75
A, B, p constants to provide selected curve characteristics
Curve A B p
IEEE Extremely Inverse 6.407 0.025 2.0
IEEE Very Inverse 2.855 0.0712 2.0
IEEE Inverse 0.0086 0.0185 0.02
IEEE Short Time Inverse 0.00172 0.0037 0.02
IEEE Short Time Ext. Inverse 1.281 0.005 2.0
IEEE Long Time Ext. Inv. 64.07 0.250 2.0
IEEE Long Time Very Inv. 28.55 0.712 2.0
IEEE Long Time Inverse 0.086 0.185 0.02
2.6 Setting groups
Two different groups of setting values, group 1 and group 2, are available for the
function block. Switching between the two groups can be done in the following three
ways:
1 Locally via the control parameter “Group selection”1) of the HMI

2 Over the communication bus by writing the parameter V31)
3 By means of the input signal GROUP when allowed via the parameter “Group
selection” (i.e. when V3 = 21)).
1)
Group selection (V3): 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input
The group settings come into effect immediately after the selection. The control
parameter "Active group" indicates the setting group, which is valid at a given time.
2.7 Test mode
The digital outputs of the function block can be activated with separate control
settings for each output either locally via the HMI or externally via the serial
communication. When an output is activated with the test parameter, an event
indicating the test is generated.
The protection functions operate normally while the outputs are tested.
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2.8 START, TRIP, BSOUT and CBFP outputs
The output signal START is always pulse-shaped. The minimum pulse width of the
START and TRIP output signals is set via a separate parameter on the HMI or on
serial communication. If the start situation is longer than the set pulse width, the
START signal remains active until the start situation is over. The output signal TRIP
may have a non-latching or latching feature. When the latching mode has been
selected, the TRIP signal remains active until the output is reset even if the operation
criteria have reset.
The output signal BSOUT of NOC3High and NOC3Inst is always pulse-shaped with
the minimum width of 20 ms.
The function block provides a delayed trip signal CBFP after the TRIP signal unless
the fault has disappeared during the set CBFP time delay. In circuit-breaker failure
protection, the CBFP output can be used to operate a circuit breaker in front of the
circuit breaker of the feeder. The control parameter “Trip pulse” also sets the width of
the CBFP output signal.
2.9 Resetting
The TRIP output signal and the registers can be reset either via the RESET input, or
over the serial bus or the local HMI.
The operation indicators, latched trip signal and recorded data can be reset as follows:
Operation Latched trip Recorded

indicators signal data
RESET input of the function block1) X X
Parameter F031V013 for NOC3Low1) X X
Parameter F053V013 for NOC3LowB1) X X
1)
Parameter F032V013 for NOC3High X X
Parameter F033V013 for NOC3Inst1) X X
2)
General parameter F001V011 X
2)
General parameter F001V012 X X
General parameter F001V0132) X X X
2)
Push-button C X
2)
Push-buttons C + E (2 s) X X
Push-buttons C + E (5 s)2) X X X
1)
Resets the latched trip signal and recorded data of the particular function block.
2)
Affects all function blocks.
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3. Parameters and events
3.1 General
• Each function block has a specific channel number for serial communication
parameters and events. The channel for NOC3Low is 31, that for NOC3LowB 53,
that for NOC3High 32 and that for NOC3Inst 33.
• The data direction of the parameters defines the use of each parameter as follows:
Data direction Description
R, R/M Read only
W Write only
R/W Read and write
• The different event mask parameters (see section “Control settings”) affect the
visibility of events on the HMI or on serial communication (LON or SPA) as
follows:
Event mask 1 (FxxxV101/102) SPA / HMI (LON)
Event mask 2 (FxxxV103/104) LON
For example, if only the events E3, E4 and E5 are to be seen on the HMI of the
relay terminal, the event mask value 56 (8 + 16 + 32) is written to the “Event mask
1” parameter (FxxxV101).
In case a function block includes more than 32 events, there are two parameters
instead of e.g. the “Event mask 1” parameter: the parameter “Event mask 1A”
(FxxxV101) covers the events 0...31 and “Event mask 1B”(FxxxV102) the events
32...63.
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3.2 Setting values
3.2.1 Actual settings
Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

direction
1)
Operation mode S1 0 ... 15 - 1 R Selection of operation mode
and inverse-time
characteristic
Start current S2 0.10...5.00 x In 0.10 R Start current
Operate time S3 0.05...300.00 s 0.05 R Operate time in DT mode
Time multiplier S4 0.05...1.00 - 0.05 R Time multiplier ‘k’ in IDMT

mode
IEEE time dial S5 0.5...15.0 - 0.5 R IEEE time dial ‘n’ in IDMT
mode
1)
Operation mode 0 = Not in use; 1 = Definite time; 2 = Extremely inv.; 3 = Very inv.;
4 = Normal inv.; 5 = Long-time inv.; 6 = RI-type inv.; 7 = RD-type inv. .; 8 =
IEEE Ext.; 9 = IEEE Very inv.; 10 = IEEE Inverse; 11 = IEEE S.T. inv.; 12 =
IEEE S.T.E. inv; 13 = IEEE L.T.E. inv.; 14 = IEEE L.T.V. inv.; 15 = IEEE L.T.
inv.

direction
1)
Operation mode S1 0 ... 2 - 1 R Selection of operation mode
Start current S2 0.10...40.00 x In 0.10 R Start current
Operate time S3 0.05...300.00 s 0.05 R Operate time in DT mode

1)
Operation mode 0 = Not in use; 1 = Definite time; 2 = Instantaneous
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3.2.2 Setting group 1

direction
1 R/W
1)
Operation mode S41 0 ... 15 - Selection of operation mode
and inverse-time
characteristic
Start current S42 0.10...5.00 x In 0.10 R/W Start current
Operate time S43 0.05...300.00 s 0.05 R/W Operate time in DT mode
Time multiplier S44 0.05...1.00 - 0.05 R/W Time multiplier ‘k’ in IDMT
mode
IEEE time dial S45 0.5...15.0 - 0.5 R/W IEEE time dial ‘n’ in IDMT
mode
1)
4 = Normal inv.; 5 = Long time inv.; 6 = RI-type inv.; 7 = RD-type inv. .; 8 =
inv.

direction
1)
Operation mode S41 0 ... 2 - 1 R/W Selection of operation mode

1)
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3.2.3 Setting group 2

direction
1 R/W
1)
Operation mode S71 0 ... 15 - Selection of operation mode
and inverse-time
characteristic
Time multiplier S74 0.05...1.00 - 0.05 R/W Time multiplier ‘k’ in IDMT
mode
IEEE time dial S75 0.5...15.0 - 0.5 R/W IEEE time dial ‘n’ in IDMT
mode
1)
4 = Normal inv.; 5 = Long time inv.; 6 = RI-type inv.; 7 = RD-type inv. .; 8 =
inv.

direction
1)
Operation mode S71 0 ... 2 - 1 R/W Selection of operation mode

1)
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3.2.4 Control settings

direction
1)
Measuring mode V1 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Selection of measuring
mode
Drop-off time V2 0...1000 ms 0 R/W Resetting time of the

operate time counter
Selection of the active

2)
Group selection V3 0 ... 2 - 0 R/W
setting group
Active setting group

3)
Active group V4 0 or 1 - 0 R/M
Start pulse V5 0...1000 ms 0 R/W Minimum pulse width of

START signal
Selection of latching feature

4)
Trip signal V6 0 or 1 - 0 R/W
for TRIP output
Trip pulse V7 40...1000 ms 40 R/W Minimum pulse width of

TRIP and CBFP
Minimum time V8 0.03...10.00 s 0.03 R/W Minimum operate time in

IDMT mode
CBFP time V9 100...1000 ms 100 R/W Operate time of the delayed

trip CBFP
Reset registers V13 1=Reset - 0 W Resetting of latched trip

signal and registers
Testing of START
5)
Test START V31 0 or 1 - 0 R/W
V32 Testing of TRIP

5)
Test TRIP 0 or 1 - 0 R/W
V33 Testing of CBFP

5)
Test CBFP 0 or 1 - 0 R/W
Event mask 1 V101 0...4095 - 63 R/W Event mask 1 for event

transmission (E0 ... E11)



1)
Measuring mode 0 = Peak-to-peak; 1 = Fundam.freq.
2)
Group selection 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input
3)
Active group 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2
4)
Trip signal 0 = Non-latching; 1 = Latching
5)
Test 0 = Do not activate; 1 = Activate
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direction
1)
Measuring mode V1 0 or 1 - 0 R/W Selection of measuring
mode
Drop-off time V2 0...1000 ms 0 R/W Resetting time of the

operate time counter
Selection of the active

2)
Group selection V3 0 ... 2 - 0 R/W
setting group
Active setting group

3)
Active group V4 0 or 1 - 0 R/M
Start pulse V5 0...1000 ms 0 R/W Minimum pulse width of

START signal
Selection of latching feature

4)
Trip signal V6 0 or 1 - 0 R/W
for TRIP output
Trip pulse V7 40...1000 ms 40 R/W Minimum pulse width of

TRIP and CBFP
CBFP time V8 100...1000 ms 100 R/W Operate time of the delayed

trip CBFP
Reset registers V13 1=Reset - 0 W Resetting of latched trip

signal and registers
Testing of START
5)
Test START V31 0 or 1 - 0 R/W
V32 Testing of TRIP

5)
Test TRIP 0 or 1 - 0 R/W
V33 Testing of CBFP

5)
Test CBFP 0 or 1 - 0 R/W




1)
Measuring mode 0 = Peak-to-peak; 1 = Fundam.freq.
2)
Group selection 0 = Group 1; 1 = Group 2; 2 = GROUP input
3)
4)
Trip signal 0 = Non-latching; 1 = Latching
5)
Test 0 = Do not activate; 1 = Activate
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3.3 Measurement values
3.3.1 Input data

direction
Current IL1 I1 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Phase current IL1
0 R/M
1)
Input BS1 I4 0 or 1 - Block signal BS1
0 R/M
1)
Input BS2 I5 0 or 1 - Block signal BS2
0 R/M
1)
Input TRIGG I6 0 or 1 - Signal for triggering the
registers
0 R/M
1)
Input GROUP I7 0 or 1 - Signal for switching between
the groups 1 and 2
0 R/M
1)
Input DOUBLE I8 0 or 1 - Signal for doubling the set
start current
0 R/M
1)
Input BSREG I9 0 or 1 - Signal for blocking the
recording function
0 R/M
1)
Input RESET I10 0 or 1 - Signal for resetting the output
signals and registers of
NOC3Low, NOC3LowB,
NOC3High or NOC3Inst
1)
Input 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
3.3.2 Output data

direction
R/M
1)
Output START O1 0 or 1 - 0 Status of start signal
R/M
1)
Output TRIP O2 0 or 1 - 0 Status of trip signal
R/M
1)
Output CBFP O3 0 or 1 - 0 Status of CBFP signal
1)
Output 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
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direction
R/M
1)
Output BSOUT O1 0 or 1 - 0 Status of BSOUT signal
R/M
1)
Output START O2 0 or 1 - 0 Status of start signal
R/M
1)
Output TRIP O3 0 or 1 - 0 Status of trip signal
R/M
1)
Output CBFP O4 0 or 1 - 0 Status of CBFP signal
1)
Output 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
3.3.3 Recorded data
3.3.3.1 General
The information required for later fault analysis is recorded when the function block
starts or trips, or when the recording function is triggered via an external triggering
input.
The data of three last operations (operation 1...3) are recorded and the values of the
most recent operation always replace the data of the oldest operation. The registers are
updated in the following order: Operation 1, Operation 2, Operation 3, Operation 1,
Operation 2,...
The recording function can be blocked via the BSREG input. For example, if an auto-
reclose sequence is initiated by the trip signal of the function block, the values most
reliable for later fault analysis are those recorded just before Shot 1. When the auto-
reclose sequence has started, no recordings are needed at the moment of tripping. The
output signal ACTIVE in AR5Func indicating AR in progress is connected to the
BSREG input to prevent useless recording.
3.3.3.2 Date and time
The time stamp indicates the rising edge of the START, TRIP or TRIGG signal.
3.3.3.3 Duration
In the DT mode of operation the duration of the start situation is recorded as a

percentage of the set operate time and, as concerns NOC3Low and NOC3LowB, in the
IDMT mode of operation as a percentage of the calculated operate time.
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3.3.3.4 Currents
If the function block trips, the current values are updated at the moment of tripping i.e.
on the rising edge of the TRIP signal. For external triggering, the current values are
updated at the moment of triggering i.e. on the rising edge of the input signal TRIGG.
If the function block starts but does not trip, the current values captured one
fundamental cycle (20 ms at rated frequency 50 Hz) after the beginning of the start
situation are recorded. So the values of the phase currents IL1, I L2 and I L3 always
originate from the same moment and are recorded as multiples of the rated current In.
3.3.3.5 Status data
The status data of the input signals BS1, BS2 and DOUBLE as well as the “Active
group” parameter are recorded at the moment of recording. The “Active group”
parameter indicates the setting group valid for the recorded data.
3.3.3.6 Priority
The priority of the recording function is the following:
1 Tripping
2 Starting
3 External triggering,
which means that if the function block has started, it will neglect an external triggering
request.
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3.3.3.7 Recorded data 1

direction
Date V201 YYYY-MM-DD - - R/M Recording date
Time V202 hh:mm:ss.mss - - R/M Recording time
Duration V203 0.0...100.0 % 0.0 R/M Duration of start situation
IL1 mean V204 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Filtered value of IL1
IL1 peak V207 0.00...60.00 x In 0.00 R/M Momentary peak of IL1

1)
BS1 V210 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of BS1 input
1)
1)
DOUBLE V212 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Status of DOUBLE input
2)
Active group V213 0 or 1 - 0 R/M Active setting group
1)
Status 0 = Not active; 1 = Active
2)

direction

1)
1)
1)
2)
1)
2)
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direction

1)
1)
1)
2)
1)
2)
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3.3.4 Events
Code Weighting Default Event reason Event state

coefficient mask
E0 1 1 START signal from 3I> stage Reset
E1 2 1 START signal from 3I> stage Activated
E2 4 1 TRIP signal from 3I> stage Reset
E3 8 1 TRIP signal from 3I> stage Activated
E4 16 1 CBFP signal from 3I> stage Reset
E5 32 1 CBFP signal from 3I> stage Activated
E6 64 0 BS1 signal of 3I> stage Reset
E7 128 0 BS1 signal of 3I> stage Activated
E8 256 0 BS2 signal of 3I> stage Reset
E9 512 0 BS2 signal of 3I> stage Activated
E10 1024 0 Test mode of 3I> stage Off
E11 2048 0 Test mode of 3I> stage On
Code Weighting Default Event reason Event state

coefficient mask
E0 1 1 START signal from 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Reset
E1 2 1 START signal from 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Activated
E2 4 1 TRIP signal from 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Reset
E3 8 1 TRIP signal from 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Activated
E4 16 1 CBFP signal from 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Reset
E5 32 1 CBFP signal from 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Activated
E6 64 0 BSOUT signal from 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Reset
E7 128 0 BSOUT signal from 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Activated
E8 256 0 BS1 signal of 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Reset
E9 512 0 BS1 signal of 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Activated
E10 1024 0 BS2 signal of 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Reset
E11 2048 0 BS2 signal of 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Activated
E12 4096 0 Test mode of 3I>> or 3I>>> stage Off
E13 8192 0 Test mode of 3I>> or 3I>>> stage On
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4. Technical data
Operation accuracies Depends on the frequency of the current measured:
f/fn = 0.95...1.05
NOC3Low and NOC3LowB: ± 2.5% of set value or ± 0.01 x In
NOC3High and NOC3Inst:
at currents in the range 0.1...10 x In
± 2.5% of set value or ± 0.01 x In
at currents in the range 10...40 x In
± 5.0% of set value
Start time Injected currents > 2.0 x start current:
f/fn = 0.95...1.05 internal time < 32 ms

1)
total time < 40 ms
Reset time 40...1000 ms (depends on the minimum pulse width set for the
TRIP output)
Reset ratio Typ. 0.95 (range 0.95...0.98)
Retardation time Total retardation time when the current drops

2)
below the start value < 45 ms
Operate time accuracy in Depends on the frequency of the current measured:

definite-time mode
2)
f/fn = 0.95...1.05: ± 2% of set value or ± 20 ms
Accuracy class index E in Depends on the frequency of the current measured:

inverse-time mode
(NOC3Low and NOC3LowB)
2)
f/fn = 0.95...1.05: Class index E = 5.0 or ± 20 ms
Suppression of harmonics Measuring mode
0 No suppression
1 -50 dB at f = n x fn, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5,...
Configuration data Task execution interval (Relay Configuration Tool): 10 ms

at the rated frequency fn = 50 Hz
1)
Includes the delay of the signal relay
2)
Includes the delay of the heavy-duty output relay
Technical revision history

Function Technical Change
block revision
NOC3Low D - IEEE IDMT curves added
NOC3LowB A
NOC3High C
NOC3Inst C
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Issued: 10/1997 Three-Phase Non-Directional

• Non-directional overcurrent protection

This document specifies the functions of the three-phase non-directional overcurrent

3I> 3I> 3I>> 3I>>>

CBFP CBFP CBFP CBFP

1.3 Input description

Name Type Description

1.4 Output description

NOC3Low and NOC3LowB

Name Type Description

NOC3High and NOC3Inst

Name Type Description

Phase currents can be measured via conventional current transformers or Rogowski

2.2 Measuring mode

2.3 Operation criteria

Figure 2.3.-1 Function of NOC3Low, NOC3LowB, NOC3High and NOC3Inst when

Operate time Dropoff1.fh7

2.5 IDMT type operation of NOC3Low and NOC3LowB

The shortest operate time at the inverse-time operation is limited by a special

2.5.1 Standard curve groups

The four internationally standardized inverse-time characteristics incorporated in the

• normal inverse (NI)

t operate time in seconds

k adjustable time multiplier, parameters S4, S44 and S74

I> adjustable start current, parameters S2, S42 and S72

α, β constants to provide selected curve characteristics

The values of the constants a and b determine the slope as follows

I/I > Normal Very Extremely Long time

I/I>= 10, characteristic = Normal

2.5.2 RI curve groups

The RI-type inverse-time characteristic is a special characteristic mainly used to obtain

2.5.3 RD curve groups

The RD-type characteristic is a special characteristic mainly used in earth-fault

2.5.4 IEEE curve groups

n adjustable IEEE time dial setting, parameters S5, S45

A, B, p constants to provide selected curve characteristics

2.6 Setting groups

1 Locally via the control parameter “Group selection”1) of the HMI

2.7 Test mode

2.8 START, TRIP, BSOUT and CBFP outputs

Operation Latched trip Recorded

3. Parameters and events

3.2 Setting values

3.2.1 Actual settings

NOC3Low and NOC3LowB

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

Start current S2 0.10...5.00 x In 0.10 R Start current

Operate time S3 0.05...300.00 s 0.05 R Operate time in DT mode

Time multiplier S4 0.05...1.00 - 0.05 R Time multiplier ‘k’ in IDMT

NOC3High and NOC3Inst

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

Start current S2 0.10...40.00 x In 0.10 R Start current

Operate time S3 0.05...300.00 s 0.05 R Operate time in DT mode

3.2.2 Setting group 1

NOC3Low and NOC3LowB

Parameter Code Values Unit Default Data Explanation

Start current S42 0.10...5.00 x In 0.10 R/W Start current

Operate time S43 0.05...300.00 s 0.05 R/W Operate time in DT mode