C264 - Operation Guide

MiCOM
C264/C264C
Bay Computer
Version B30
Operation Guide
C264/EN O/B30
Operation Guide C264/EN O/B30
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MiCOM C264/C264C
BAY COMPUTER
CONTENT
Safety & Handling C264/EN SA/B30
Introduction C264/EN IT/B30
Technical Data C264/EN TD/B30
Functionnal Description C264/EN FT/B30
Hardware Description C264/EN HW/B30
Connection C264/EN CO/B30
Human Machine Interface C264/EN HI/B30
Lexical C264/EN LX/B30

C264/EN O/B30 Operation Guide
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MiCOM C264/C264C
SAFETY & HANDLING

CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. SAFETY 4
2.1 Health and Safety 4
2.2 Earth 4
2.3 Installing, Commissioning and Servicing 4
3. DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL 6
4. SPECIFICATIONS ON DEVICE/PEOPLE PROTECTION 7
5. HANDLING OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTS 8
6. PACKING AND UNPACKING 9
7. GUARANTIES 10
8. COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS 11

8.1 Copyrights 11
8.2 Trademarks 11
9. WARNINGS REGARDING USE OF AREVA T&D PRODUCTS 12

C264/EN SA/B30 Safety & Handling
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1. INTRODUCTION
This document is a chapter of the MiCOM C264/C264C documentation binder. It describes
the safety, handling, packing and unpacking procedures applicable to MiCOM C264/C264C
modular computer series and associated equipment's and software tools.
2. SAFETY
WARNING: THIS SAFETY SECTION SHOULD BE READ BEFORE COMMENCING
ANY WORK ON THE EQUIPMENT.
2.1 Health and Safety

The information in the Safety Section of the product documentation is intended to ensure
that products are properly installed and handled in order to maintain them in a safe condition.
It is assumed that everyone who will be associated with the equipment will be familiar with
the contents of the Safety Section.
2.2 Earth
The term earth used throughout the product documentation is the direct equivalent of the
North American term ground.
2.3 Installing, Commissioning and Servicing
Equipment connections
Personnel undertaking installation, commissioning or servicing work on this equipment
should be aware of the correct working procedures to ensure safety. The product
documentation should be consulted before installing, commissioning or servicing the
equipment.
Terminals exposed during installation, commissioning and maintenance may present a
hazardous voltage unless the equipment is electrically isolated.
If there is unlocked access to the rear of the equipment, care should be taken by all
personnel to avoid electrical shock or energy hazards.
Voltage and current connections should be made using insulated crimp terminations to
ensure that terminal block insulation requirements are maintained for safety. To ensure that
wires are correctly terminated the correct crimp terminal and tool for the wire size should be
used.
Before energising the equipment it must be earthed using the protective earth terminal, or
the appropriate termination of the supply plug in the case of plug connected equipment.
Omitting or disconnecting the equipment earth may cause a safety hazard.
The recommended minimum earth wire size is 2.5mm², unless otherwise stated in the
technical data section of the product documentation.
Before energising the equipment, the following should be checked:
• Voltage rating and polarity;
• CT circuit rating and integrity of connections;
• Integrity of earth connection (where applicable)

Equipment operating conditions
The equipment should be operated within the specified electrical and environmental limits.
Current transformer circuits
Do not open the secondary circuit of a live CT since the high level voltage produced may be
lethal to personnel and could damage insulation.
External resistors
Where external resistors are fitted to MiCOM computers, these may present a risk of electric
shock or burns, if touched.
Insulation and dielectric strength testing

Insulation testing may leave capacitors charged up to a hazardous voltage. At the end of
each part of the test, the voltage should be gradually reduced to zero, to discharge
capacitors, before the test leads are disconnected.
Insertion of modules and boards
These must not be inserted into or withdrawn from equipment whist it is energised since this
may result in damage.
Fibre optic communication
Where fibre optic communication devices are fitted, these should not be viewed directly.
Optical power meters should be used to determine the operation or signal level of the device.
3. DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL

Decommissioning:
The auxiliary supply circuit in the MiCOM computers may include capacitors across the
supply or to earth. To avoid electric shock or energy hazards, after completely isolating the
supplies to the MiCOM computers (both poles of any dc supply), the capacitors should be
safely discharged via the external terminals prior to decommissioning.
Disposal:
It is recommended that incineration and disposal to watercourses be avoided. The product
should be disposed of in a safe manner. Any products containing batteries should have them
removed before disposal, in order to avoid short circuits. Particular regulations within the
country of operation may apply to the disposal of lithium batteries.
4. SPECIFICATIONS ON DEVICE/PEOPLE PROTECTION

The recommended maximum rating of the external protective fuse for this equipment is 16A,
Red Spot type of equipment, unless otherwise stated in the technical data section of the
product documentation.
1. Fuse rating is dependent of auxiliary voltage and circuit loading.
2. Differential protective switch on DC power supply is recommended
3. Differential protective switch on AC power supply is mandatory (printers, PACiS
workstation…)
Insulation class IEC 601010-1: 1990/A2: 1995 This equipment

requires a protective
Class I
(safety) earth
EN 61010-1: 1993/A2: connection to ensure
user safety.
Class I
Insulation Category IEC 601010-1: 1990/A2: 1995 Distribution level, fixed
(Overvoltage): installation.
Class III
EN 61010-1: 1993/A2: Equipment in this
category is
Class III
qualification tested at
5kV peak, 1.2/50µs,
500Ω. 0.5J, between
all supply circuits and
earth and also
between independent
circuits.
Environment: IEC 601010-1: 1990/A2: 1995 Compliance is
demonstrated by
Pollution degree 2
reference to generic
EN 61010-1: 1993/A2: safety standards.
Pollution degree 2
Product Safety: 72/23/EEC Compliance with the
European Commission
Law Voltage Directive.
EN 61010-1: 1993/A2: 1995 Compliance is
demonstrated by
EN 60950: 1992/A11: 1997
reference to generic
safety standards.
5. HANDLING OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTS

A person’s normal movements can easily generate electrostatic potentials of several
thousand volts.
Discharge of these voltages into semiconductor devices when handling circuits can cause
serious damage, which often may not be immediately apparent but the reliability of the circuit
will have been reduced.
The electronic circuits of AREVA T&D products are immune to the relevant levels of
electrostatic discharge when housed in their cases. Do not expose them to the risk of
damage by withdrawing modules unnecessarily.
Each module incorporates the highest practicable protection for its semiconductor devices.
However, if it becomes necessary to withdraw a module, the following precautions should be
taken in order to preserve the high reliability and long life for which the equipment has been
designed and manufactured.
1. Before removing a module, ensure that you are a same electrostatic potential as the
equipment by touching the case.
2. Handle the module by its front-plate, frame, or edges of the printed circuit board. Avoid
touching the electronic components, printed circuit track or connectors.
3. Do not pass the module to any person without first ensuring that you are both at the
same electrostatic potential. Shaking hands achieves equipotential.
4. Place the module on an antistatic surface, or on a conducting surface, which is at the
same potential as you.
5. Store or transport the module in a conductive bag.
More information on safe working procedures for all electronic equipment can be found in
IEC 60147-0F and BS5783.
If you are making measurements on the internal electronic circuitry of any equipment in
service, it is preferable that you are earthen to the case with a conductive wrist strap.
Wrist straps should have a resistance to ground between 500k – 10M Ohms. If a wrist strap
is not available you should maintain regular contact with the case to prevent the build up of
static. Instrumentation which may be used for making measurements should be earthen to
the case whenever possible.
AREVA T&D strongly recommends that detailed investigations on the electronic circuitry, or
modification work, should be carried out in a Special Handling Area such as described in IEC
60147-0F or BS5783.
6. PACKING AND UNPACKING

All MiCOM C264/C264C computers are packaged separately in their own cartons and
shipped inside outer packaging. Use special care when opening the cartons and unpacking
the device, and do not use force. In addition, make sure to remove from the inside carton the
supporting documents supplied with each individual device and the type identification label.
The design revision level of each module included with the device in its as-delivered
condition can be determined from the list of components. This list should be carefully saved.
After unpacking the device, inspect it visually to make sure it is in proper mechanical
condition.
If the MiCOM C264/C264C computer needs to be shipped, both inner and outer packaging
must be used. If the original packaging is no longer available, make sure that packaging
conforms to ISO 2248 specifications for a drop height ≤0.8m.
7. GUARANTIES
The media on which you received AREVA T&D software are guaranteed not to fail executing
programming instructions, due to defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of 90
days from date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. AREVA T&D
will, at its option, repair or replace software media that do not execute programming
instructions if AREVA T&D receive notice of such defects during the guaranty period.
AREVA T&D does not guaranty that the operation of the software shall be uninterrupted or
error free.
A Return Material Authorisation (RMA) number must be obtained from the factory and clearly
marked on the package before any equipment acceptance for guaranty work. AREVA T&D
will pay the shipping costs of returning to the owner parts, which are covered by warranty.
AREVA T&D believe that the information in this document is accurate. The document has
been carefully reviewed for technical accuracy. In the event that technical or typographical
errors exist, AREVA T&D reserves the right to make changes to subsequent editions of this
document without prior notice to holders of this edition. The reader should consult AREVA
T&D if errors are suspected. In no event shall AREVA T&D be liable for any damages arising
out of or related to this document or the information contained in it.
Expect as specified herein, AREVA T&D makes no guaranties, express or implied and
specifically disclaims and guaranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Customer's rights to recover damages caused by fault or negligence on the part AREVA
T&D shall be limited to the amount therefore paid by the customer. AREVA T&D will not be
liable for damages resulting from loss of data, profits, use of products or incidental or
consequential damages even if advised of the possibility thereof. This limitation of the liability
of AREVA T&D will apply regardless of the form of action, whether in contract or tort,
including negligence. Any action against AREVA T&D must be brought within one year after
the cause of action accrues. AREVA T&D shall not be liable for any delay in performance
due to causes beyond its reasonable control. The warranty provided herein does not cover
damages, defects, malfunctions, or service failures caused by owner's failure to follow the
AREVA T&D installation, operation, or maintenance instructions. Owner's modification of the
product; owner's abuse, misuse, or negligent acts; and power failure or surges, fire, flood,
accident, actions of third parties, or other events outside reasonable control.
8. COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS

8.1 Copyrights
Under the copyright laws, this publication may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, storing in an information
retrieval system, or translating, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of
AREVA T&D.
8.2 Trademarks
PACiS, PACiS SCE, PACiS ES, PACiS CMT, PACiS SMT, PACiS PS, PACiS SCE, AREVA
T&D, pacis.biz and pacis.com - are trademarks of AREVA T&D. Product and company
names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
9. WARNINGS REGARDING USE OF AREVA T&D PRODUCTS

AREVA T&D products are not designed with components and testing for a level of reliability
suitable for use in connection with surgical implants or as critical components in any life
support systems whose failure to perform can reasonably be expected to cause significant
injuries to a human.
In any application, including the above reliability of operation of the software products can be
impaired by adverse factors, including - but not limited - to fluctuations in electrical power
supply, computer hardware malfunctions, computer operating system, software fitness,
fitness of compilers and development software used to develop an application, installation
errors, software and hardware compatibility problems, malfunctions or failures of electronic
monitoring or control devices, transient failures of electronic systems (hardware and/or
software), unanticipated uses or misuses, or errors from the user or applications designer
(adverse factors such as these are collectively termed "System failures").
Any application where a system failure would create a risk of harm to property or persons
(including the risk of bodily injuries and death) should not be reliant solely upon one form of
electronic system due to the risk of system failure to avoid damage, injury or death, the user
or application designer must take reasonably steps to protect against system failure,
including - but not limited - to back-up or shut-down mechanisms, not because end-user
system is customised and differs from AREVA T&D testing platforms but also a user or
application designer may use AREVA T&D products in combination with other products.
These actions cannot be evaluated or contemplated by AREVA T&D; Thus, the user or
application designer is ultimately responsible for verifying and validating the suitability of
AREVA T&D products whenever they are incorporated in a system or application, even
without limitation of the appropriate design, process and safety levels of such system or
application.
MiCOM C264/C264C
INTRODUCTION
CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION TO MiCOM 3
2. INTRODUCTION TO MiCOM GUIDES 4

2.1 Chapters description 4
2.1.1 Chapter Safety (SA) 4
2.1.2 Chapter Introduction (IT) 4
2.1.3 Chapter Technical Data (TD) 4
2.1.4 Chapter Functional Description (FT) 4
2.1.5 Chapter Hardware Description (HW) 4
2.1.6 Chapter Connection diagrams (CO) 4
2.1.7 Chapter HMI, Local control and user interface (HI) 4
2.1.8 Chapter Installation (IN) 4
2.1.9 Chapter Settings (ST) 4
2.1.10 Chapter Communications (CT) 5
2.1.11 Chapter Commissioning (CM) 5
2.1.12 Chapter Record Sheet (RS) 5
2.1.13 Chapter Maintenance, Fault finding, Repairs (MF) 5
2.1.14 Chapter Lexical (LX) 5
2.1.15 Chapter Applications (AP) 5
2.2 Operation guide 5
2.3 Technical guide 5
3. INTRODUCTION TO MiCOM APPLICATIONS 6

3.1 MiCOM Computers 6
3.2 Applications and Scope 6
C264/EN IT/B30 Introduction
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1. INTRODUCTION TO MiCOM
MiCOM is a comprehensive solution capable of meeting all electricity supply requirements. It
comprises a range of components, systems and services from AREVA T&D Energy
Automation & Information.
Central to the MiCOM concept is flexibility.
MiCOM provides the ability to define an application solution and, through extensive
communication capabilities, to integrate it with your power supply control system.
The components within MiCOM are:
• P range protection relays;
• C range control products;
• M range measurement products for accurate metering and monitoring;
• S range versatile PC support and substation control packages.

MiCOM products include extensive facilities for recording information on the state and
behaviour of the power system using disturbance and fault records. They can also provide
measurements of the system at regular intervals to a control centre enabling remote
monitoring and control to take place.
The MiCOM range will continue to be expanded. The general features of MiCOM will also be
enhanced, as we are able to adopt new technology solutions.
For up-to-date information on any MiCOM product, visit our website: www.areva-td.com
2. INTRODUCTION TO MiCOM GUIDES

The guides provide a functional and technical description of the MiCOM C264/C264C
computers and a comprehensive set of instructions for the computer’s use and application.
MiCOM guides is divided into two volumes, as follows:
Operation Guide: includes information on the application of the computers and a technical
description of its features. It is mainly intended for protection & control engineers concerned
with the selection and application of the computers for the Control, Monitoring, Measurement
and Automation of electrical power processes.
Technical Guide: contains information on the installation and commissioning of the
computer, and also a section on fault finding. This volume is intended for site engineers who
are responsible for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the MiCOM
C264/C264C computer.
2.1 Chapters description
2.1.1 Chapter Safety (SA)
This chapter contains the safety instructions, handling and reception of electronic equipment,
packing and unpacking parts, Copyrights and Trademarks.
Chapters on product definition and characteristics
2.1.2 Chapter Introduction (IT)
This is this document containing the description of each chapter of the MiCOM computer
guides. It is a brief introduction to MiCOM computer capabilities.
2.1.3 Chapter Technical Data (TD)
This chapter contains the technical data including, accuracy limits, recommended operating
conditions, ratings and performance data.
It also describes environment specification, compliance with technical standards.
2.1.4 Chapter Functional Description (FT)
This chapter contains a description of the product. It describes functions of the MiCOM
computer.
2.1.5 Chapter Hardware Description (HW)
This chapter contains the hardware product description (product identification, case,
electronic boards, operator interface, etc.).
2.1.6 Chapter Connection diagrams (CO)
This chapter contains the external wiring connections to the C264/C264C computers.
2.1.7 Chapter HMI, Local control and user interface (HI)
This chapter contains the operator interface description, Menu tree organisation and
navigation, LEDs description, Setting/configuration software.
Set of chapter upon Computer installation
2.1.8 Chapter Installation (IN)
This chapter contains the installation procedures.
2.1.9 Chapter Settings (ST)
This chapter contains the list of the setting with default values and range.
2.1.10 Chapter Communications (CT)

This chapter provides the companion standard of all supported protocols toward SCADA
(Telecontrol BUS) and IED on LBUS. This is the list of protocol function that computer use in
this communication.
User minimal actions
2.1.11 Chapter Commissioning (CM)
This chapter contains instructions on how to commission the computer, comprising checks
on the settings and functionality of the computer.
2.1.12 Chapter Record Sheet (RS)
This chapter contains record sheet to follow the maintenance of the computer.
2.1.13 Chapter Maintenance, Fault finding, Repairs (MF)
This chapter advises on how to recognise failure modes, fault codes and describes the
recommended actions to repair.
2.1.14 Chapter Lexical (LX)
This chapter contains lexical description of acronyms and definitions.
2.1.15 Chapter Applications (AP)
Comprehensive and detailed description of the features of the MiCOM C264/264C including
both the computer elements and the other functions such as transducerless (CT/VT)
measurements, events and disturbance recording, interlocking and programmable scheme
logic. This chapter includes a description of common power system applications of the
MiCOM C264/C264C computer, practical examples of how to do some basic functions,
suitable settings, some typical worked examples and how to apply the settings to the
computer.
2.2 Operation guide
This binder contains the following chapters:
SA, IT, TD, FT, HW, CO, HI, AP, LX.
2.3 Technical guide
This binder contains the following chapters:
SA, IT, TD, FT, HW, CO, IN, ST, CT, CM, RS, MF, LX.
3. INTRODUCTION TO MiCOM APPLICATIONS

AREVA philosophy is to provide a range of computers, gateways and IEDs products. Each of
these products can be used independently, or can be integrated to form a PACiS system, a
Digital Control System (DCS) or a SCADA system.
3.1 MiCOM Computers
Driven by the requirements around the world for advanced applications in SCADA, Digital
Control Systems, Automation, control and monitoring, AREVA has designed and developed
a complete range of computer products, MiCOM C264 specifically for the power process
environment and electric utility industry. It allows building a personalised solution for Control,
Monitoring, Measurement and Automation of electrical processes.
MiCOM C264/C264C computers range are designed to address the needs of a wide range
of installations, from small to large and customer applications. Emphasis has been placed on
strong compliance to standards, scalability, modularity and openness architecture. These
facilitate use in a range of applications from the most basic to the most demanding. They
also ensure interoperability with existing components and, by providing building computers,
PLC or IEDs approach, provide a comprehensive upgrade path, which allows PACiS
capabilities to track customer requirements.
Key features are that this computer family is based on a Ethernet client/server architecture,
its a modular computer that offers a large variety of applications such as Bay Computer,
Remote Terminal Unit and Programmable Logic Controller.
Phase in time, dedicated computer available for each application will be purposed.
3.2 Applications and Scope
The MiCOM C264/C264C modular bay controller, RTU or PLC is used to control and monitor
switchbays. The information capacity of the MiCOM C264/C264C is designed for controlling
operated switchgear units equipped with electrical check-back signalling located in medium-
voltage or high-voltage substations.
External auxiliary devices are largely obviated by the integration of binary 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 bay protection and control technology from planning to station
commissioning. During operation, the user-friendly interface makes it easy to set the unit and
allows safe operation of the substation by preventing non-permissible switching operations.
Continuous self-monitoring reduces maintenance costs for protection and control systems.
A built-in liquid crystal display (optional front face with LCD) shows not only switchgear
settings but also measured data and monitoring signals or indications.
The bay is controlled interactively by using the control keys and the display.
Adjustment to the quantity of information required is made via the PACiS System
Configurator Editor (PACiS SCE).
The MiCOM C264/C264C can be connected to a higher control level, local control level or
lower levels by way of a built-in communications interface.
C264C WEB access

SCADA Interface
DNP3 & IEC 60870-5-101
& IEC 60870-5-104
Master clock
(GPS)
Operator
Interface
HV EEDER BAY
Fast Ethernet
UCA2
C264
C264C
Main p on
EHV FEE BAY
I/Os
C264
MV FEE ER AYS
CO AY
Cubicle/Switchboard MV FE DE BAYS
TRANS OR ER AY integration
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FIGURE 1 : TYPICAL USE OF A MiCOM C264 – BAY CONTROLLER
PSTN or Remote
SCADA Interface
dedicated HMI
DNP3 & IEC 60870-5-101
line
& IEC 60870-5-104
Px30
Px40
NP3,
DBUS,
M720 IE 0-5-103,
I 870-5-101
Px20
Px30
PLC
BC
I/Os
I/Os
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FIGURE 2 : TYPICAL USE OF A MiCOM C264 – RTU APPLICATION

The figures show some typical cases that can be mixed to face specific constraint. Two
examples can illustrate this case:
• The system application on “figure 1” uses several C264 with several communication
links to SCADA (one per voltage level for example).
• RTU application can use several C264 linked together on SBUS Ethernet. One of the
C264 RTUs is in charge of the concentration of data and of the communication with
the remote SCADA.
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MiCOM C264/C264C
TECHNICAL DATA
CONTENT
1. SCOPE OF THE DOCUMENT 3
2. CONFORMITY 4
3. GENERAL DATA 5
3.1 Design 5
3.2 Installation Position 5
3.3 Degree of Protection 5
3.4 Weight 5
3.5 Dimensions and Connections 5
3.6 Terminals 5
3.7 Creepage Distances and Clearances 6
4. RATINGS 7
4.1 Auxiliary Voltage 7
4.2 Digital inputs 7
4.2.1 DIU200 7
4.2.2 DIU210 8
4.2.3 CCU200 9
4.3 Digital outputs 10
4.3.1 DOU200 10
4.3.2 CCU200 10
4.3.3 BIU241 11
4.4 Analogue inputs 11
4.5 CT/VT inputs 12
4.5.1 Currents 12
4.5.2 Voltages 13
4.5.3 A/D converter 13
5. BURDENS 14
5.1 Auxiliary Voltage 14
5.2 Power supply 14
5.3 CPU board 14
5.4 Digital inputs 14
5.4.1 DIU200 14
5.4.2 DIU210 14
5.5 Digital outputs 15
5.5.1 DOU200 15
5.5.2 CCU200 15
C264/EN TD/B30 Technical Data
5.6 Analogue inputs 15

5.7 Ethernet Switches 15
5.8 CT / VT inputs 15
5.9 Front panels 15
6. ACCURACY 16
6.1 Reference Conditions 16
6.2 Measurement Accuracy 16
7. TYPE TESTS 17
7.1 Dielectric Withstand 17
7.2 Mechanical Test 17
7.3 Atmospheric Test 18
7.4 “DC” Auxiliary Supply Test 18
7.5 “AC” Auxiliary Supply Test 19
7.6 EMC 19
1. SCOPE OF THE DOCUMENT

This document is a chapter of MiCOM C264 documentation binders, describing the
Technical data of this computer.
2. CONFORMITY
(Per Article 10 of EC Directive 72/73/EC).
The product designated “MiCOM C264/C264C computer” has been designed and
manufactured in conformance with the European standards EN 60255-6 and EN 61010-1
and with the ‘EMC Directive’ and the ‘Low Voltage Directive’ issued by the Council of the
European Community.
3. GENERAL DATA
3.1 Design
Surface-mounted case suitable for wall installation or flush-mounted case for 19” cabinets
and for control panels.
3.2 Installation Position
Vertical ±15°
3.3 Degree of Protection
Per DIN VDE 0470 and EN 60529 or IEC 60529.
IP52 for the front panel.
IP52 for the rack of MiCOM C264C
IP20 for the rack of MiCOM C264.
3.4 Weight
Case 40 TE: approx. 4 kg
Case 80 TE: approx. 8 kg
3.5 Dimensions and Connections
See dimensional drawings (Hardware description section – C264_EN_HW) and terminal
connection diagrams (C264_EN_CO).
3.6 Terminals
PC Interface:
DIN 41652 connector, type female D-Sub, 9-pin on the front panel.
A direct wired cable is required.
Ethernet LAN (in the rear panel through the CPU260 board):
RJ-45 female connector, 8-pin for the 10/100Base-T self-negotiation.
ST female connector for the 100Base-F.
IRIG-B Input (optional, in the rear panel through the CPU260 board):
BNC plug.
Conventional communication links:
M3 threaded terminal ends, self-centring with wire protection for conductor cross sections
from 0.2 to 2.5 mm² for BIU241 board.
DIN 41652 connector; type D-Sub, 9-pin on the CPU260 board in the rear panel.
Optical fibres trough ECU200 (external RS232/optical converter): optical plastic fibre
connection per IEC 874-2 or DIN 47258 or ST ® glass fibre optic connection (ST ® is a
registered trademark of AT&T Lightguide Cable Connectors)
Inputs /Outputs or power supply modules:
from 0.2 to 2.5 mm² for DIU200, DIU210, DOU200, CCU200, AIU201, AIU210 and BIU241
boards.
The I/O boards and BIU241 are equipped with a 24-way 5.08 mm pitch male connector.
Current-measuring and Voltage-measuring inputs:

between 2.5 and 4 mm² for TMU200 Transducerless (4CT+4VT) board.
The TMU200 (4CT+4VT) board is equipped with a “MiCOM: ASSEMBLY CONNECTEUR
BLOCKL GJ104” connector.
3.7 Creepage Distances and Clearances
Per EN 61010-1 and IEC 664-1.
Pollution degree 3, working voltage 250 V.
Overvoltage category III, impulse test voltage 5 kV.
4. RATINGS
4.1 Auxiliary Voltage
MiCOM C264/C264C computers are available in four auxiliary voltage versions, specified in
the table below:
Version Nominal ranges Operative DC range Operative AC range

A01 24 VDC 19.2 – 28.8 V -
A02 48 to 60 VDC 38.4 – 72 V -
A03 110 to 125 VDC 88 – 150 V -
A04 220 VDC and VAC 176 – 264 V 176 – 264 V
The nominal frequency (Fn) for the AC auxiliary voltage is dual rated at 50/60Hz, the operate
range is 45Hz to 65Hz.
The main characteristics of the BIU241 board are:
• Power supply: 40 W
• Nominal output voltage: + 5V
• Supply monitoring
• Power loss withstands capacity: 50 ms
• Protection against polarity reversal
• Insulation resistance: >100 MΩ ( CM) at 500 VDC
• Dielectric withstand: 2 kV (CM) – 50 Hz during 1min

4.2 Digital inputs
4.2.1 DIU200
The DIU200 board is available in four nominal voltage versions that characteristics are
specified in the table below.
The DIU200 board has 16 digital inputs..
Version Nominal voltage (+/-20%) Triggering threshold (VDC)

A01 24 VDC if V >10 .1VDC Input is set
A02 48 to 60 VDC if V >17.4 VDC Input is set
A03 110 to 125 VDC if V > 50 VDC Input is set
A04 220 VDC if V > 108 VDC Input is set
The DIU200 board is designed to allow 2 inputs serially connected. This answers to the
following need:
Un
IN1 IN2
C264
0 VDC C0124ENa
If R is open then IN1 and IN2 are set.

If R is closed then IN1 is set, IN2 is reset.
With this scheme, when IN1 is reset, this means that there is a problem into the external
wiring.
The input current at nominal voltage is detailed in chapter 5.4.
There are at maximum 15 DIU boards (including DIU200 and DIU210) inside a C264 rack.
4.2.2 DIU210
The DIU210 board works for all voltages between 24V and 220 DC (+/- 20%)
The DIU210 board has 16 digital inputs.
Whichever voltage, the triggering threshold is 19VDC
The maximum number of DIU210 board in one C264 rack depend on the rack type and on
the voltage level of inputs.
Please refer to the following table :
Maximum Maximum
DIU210 boards in 40TE racks DIU210 boards in 80TE racks
24V 2 8
48V 6 15
110-125V 3 10
>=220V 1 5
The DIU210 board is designed to allow 2 inputs serially connected. This answers to the
following need:
Un
IN1 IN2
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If R is open then IN1 and IN2 are set.

If R is closed then IN1 is set, IN2 is reset.
With this scheme, when IN1 is reset, this means that there is a problem into the external
wiring.
The input current at nominal voltage is detailed in chapter 5.4.
There are at maximum 15 DIU boards (including DIU200 and DIU210) inside a C264 rack.
4.2.3 CCU200
The characteristics of the 8 inputs of CCU200 board are the same as the DIU200 board.
There are at maximum 15 CCU200 boards inside a C264 rack.
4.3 Digital outputs

4.3.1 DOU200
The characteristics of the Output Relay Contacts of the DOU200 board are specified in the
table below:
Features Values
Operating voltage 24 to 250 VDC / 230 VAC
Make 2,5A
Carry 2,5A continuous
30 A for 500 ms or 100 A for 30 ms
Break DC: 50 W resistive, 15 W inductive (L/R = 20 ms)
AC : 1250 VA resistive, 1250 VA inductive (cosϕ = 0,7)
In these conditions, the contact resistance is still lower
than 250 mΩ for 10000 operations
Operating time Break < 7 ms
8 simple pole contacts Normally open
2 double pole contacts 1 Normally open +1 Normally close
• Isolation: 2 kV – 50 Hz (CM)
• The board is designed and monitored to avoid inadvertent controls.
• There are at maximum 15 DOU200 boards inside a C264 rack..
4.3.2 CCU200
The characteristics of the 4 Output Relay Contacts of the CCU200 board are specified in the
table below:
Each relay of the CCU board has double pole contacts. To get the characteristics described
below, the two output contacts of each relay are to be wired in serial.
Features Values
Operating voltage 24 to 250 VDC / 230 VAC
Make 5A
Carry 5A continuous
30 A for 500 ms or 250 A for 30 ms
Break DC : 100 W resistive, 30 W inductive (L/R = 40 ms)
AC : 1250 VA resistive, 1250 VA inductive (cosϕ = 0,7)
In these conditions, the contact resistance is still lower
than 250 mΩ for 10000 operations
Operating time Break < 7 ms
Double pole contacts Normally open
• Isolation: 2 kV – 50 Hz (CM)
• The board is designed and monitored to avoid inadvertent controls..
• There are at maximum 15 CCU200 boards inside a C264 rack..

4.3.3 BIU241
The characteristics of the Watchdog Relay Contacts of the BIU241 board are the same as
the contacts “NO+NC” contacts of the DOU200 board.
The characteristics of the two output relays used for C264 redundancy are the same as the
single pole one on the DOU200 board.
4.4 Analogue inputs
The AIU201 board provides 4 independent analogue inputs. Each AI can be configured in
voltage or current range individually as specified in the table below:
Type Ranges
Current input range ±1mA
±2,5 mA
±5 mA
±10 mA
±20 mA
4-20 mA
Voltage input range ± 1,25V
±2,5V
±5V
± 10V
Sampling period 100 ms
Accuracy 0,1% full scale at 25°C
AD conversion 16 bit
Common mode rejection ratio (CMMR) > 100dB
Serial mode rejection ratio (SMMR) > 40dB
gains range (user-selectable) 1, 2, 4, 10
Input impedance for voltage inputs 11 KΩ
Input impedance for current inputs 75 Ω
The ranges are configures by software (PACiS configurator).

The current/voltage selection is done by choosing the input number of the connector.
There are at maximum 6 AIU boards (including AIU201 and AIU210) inside a C264 rack.
The AIU210 board provides 8 independent analogue inputs. Each AI can be configured in
current range only as specified in the table below:
Type Ranges
Current input range ±1mA
±2,5 mA
±5 mA
±10 mA
±20 mA
4-20 mA
Sampling period 100 ms
Accuracy 0,1% full scale at 25°C
AD conversion 16 bit
Common mode rejection ratio (CMMR) > 100dB
Serial mode rejection ratio (SMMR) > 40dB
gains range (user-selectable) 1, 2, 4, 10
Input impedance for current inputs 75 Ω
The ranges are configures by software (PACiS configurator).

The current selection is done by choosing the input number of the connector.
There are at maximum 6 AIU boards (including AIU201 and AIU210) inside a C264 rack.
4.5 CT/VT inputs

4.5.1 Currents
There are two available nominal currents with two different allocations on the terminal block.
The four measurement Current Transformers (4 CT) inputs have the following
characteristics:
Operating range
Features
1A 5A
Nominal AC current (IN) 1 Aeff 5 Aeff
Minimum measurable current with same 0.2 Aeff 0.2 Aeff
accuracy
Maximum measurable current 4 Aeff 20 Aeff
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz ± 10% 50 or 60 Hz ± 10%
CT load rating:
Withstand
Duration
1A 5A
3 second (not measurable, without 6 Aeff 30 Aeff
destruction)
1 second (not measurable, without 20 Aeff 100 Aeff
destruction)
4.5.2 Voltages
The four measurement Voltage Transformers (4 VT) inputs have the following
characteristics:
Features Operating range

Nominal AC voltage (VN) 57.73 Veff to 500 Veff .
Minimum measurable voltage 7 Veff
Maximum measurable voltage 577 Veff
Frequency operating range 50 or 60 Hz ± 10%
VT load rating:
Duration Withstand
10 second without destruction 880 Veff
4.5.3 A/D converter

The A/D converter of the TMU200 board has the following characteristics:
Features Values
Width 16 bits
Conversion period < 30 µs
Scanning period 64 samples/period
Linearity error ± 2 LSB
SINAD ratio up to 1khz 0db
Low passed filter at 1khz -40db/decade
5. BURDENS
5.1 Auxiliary Voltage
The MiCOM C264/C264C computer burdens are specified in the table below:
Version Nominal Maximum

C264C 15W 22W
C264 20W 40W
5.2 Power supply

The BIU241 board burden on the internal 5V bus is 1,25W. This takes into account
watchdog, redundancy relays and communication ports.
The efficiency of the power supply is 78%.
5.3 CPU board
The CPU200 board burden on the internal 5V and 12V bus is 3,3W.
5.4 Digital inputs

5.4.1 DIU200
The DIU200 board burdens are specified in the table below:
Version Nominal wetting voltage Current at Un (mA)

A01 24 VDC 3.5
A02 48 to 60 VDC 5 for 48 VDC
6.8 for 60 VDC
A03 110 to 125 VDC 2.5 for110 VDC
3 for 125 VDC
A04 220 VDC 2
The DIU200 board burden on the internal 5V bus is 75mW.

5.4.2 DIU210
The DIU210 board burdens are specified in the table below:
Nominal wetting voltage Current at Un (mA)

24 VDC >25
48 to 60 VDC 3.8
110 to 125 VDC 4
220 VDC 4.1
The DIU210 board burden on the internal 5V bus is 75Mw.

Power consumption per input :
Un = 24V to 110V DC : 0,5W ± 30% per input
Un > 110V : 5mA ± 30%
From 48V to 220Vdc wetting voltage, a high current consumption is created on binary inputs
during a short period and circulates through external binary contacts to clean them. See the
peak current response curve.
WARNING : FOR THE 24V WETTING VOLTAGE, THERE IS NO SHORT PEAK
CURRENT BECAUSE OF THE PERMANENT HIGH CONSUMPTION ON
INPUTS >25mA.
The current peak response curve.
35
30
25
Current (mA) 20
15
10
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Tension (V)
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5.5 Digital outputs

5.5.1 DOU200
The DOU200 board burden on the internal 5V bus is 250mW plus 200mW per activated
relay.
5.5.2 CCU200
The CCU200 board burden on the internal 5V bus is 400mW plus 200mW per activated
relay.
5.6 Analogue inputs

The AIU201 and the AIU210 boards burden on the internal 5V bus is 1 W.
5.7 Ethernet Switches

The SWU200 board burden on the internal 5V bus is 3,85W with 2 optical ports.
The SWR200 board burden on the internal 5V bus is 4 W.
5.8 CT / VT inputs
The TMU200 burdens on inside transformers are specified in the table below:
CT burden (at nominal current – IN) Nominal consumption (VA)

1A <0.1
5A <0.5
VT burden (at nominal voltage – VN ) Nominal consumption (VA)

Vn = 130 Veff <0.1
The TMU200 board burden on the internal 5V bus is 600mW

5.9 Front panels
The GHU200 and GHU210 board burden on the internal 5V bus is 600mW when the LCD
screen is not back-lighted and 3W when the LCD screen is back-lighted.
The GHU201 and GHU211 board burden on the internal 5V bus is 600mW.
The GHU202 and GHU212 board burden on the internal 5V bus is <1mW.
6. ACCURACY
For all specified accuracy, the repeatability is ± 2.5% unless otherwise specified.
If no range is specified for the validity of the accuracy, then the specified accuracy shall be
valid over the full setting range.
6.1 Reference Conditions
Quantity Reference conditions Test tolerance

General
Ambient temperature 20 °C ±2 °C
Atmospheric pressure 86kPa to 106kPa -
Relative humidity 45 to 75 % -
Input energising quantity
Current IN ±5%
Voltage VN ±5%
Frequency 50 or 60Hz ±0.5%
Auxiliary supply DC 48V, 110V or 220V ±5%
AC 220V
6.2 Measurement Accuracy

The TMU200 board has the following characteristics:
Quantity Accuracy
Current 0.2% full scale
Voltage 0.2% full scale
Frequency ± 0.01 Hz
Amplitude < 1%
Phase ± 1°
Overall temperature coefficient ± 10 ppm/°C
Harmonics 15H
7. TYPE TESTS
7.1 Dielectric Withstand
Type Test Name Type Test Standard Conditions

Insulation Resistance IEC 60255-5 100 MΩ at 500 Vdc (CM & DM)
Dielectric Withstand IEC60255-5 50 Hz, 1mn, 2kV (CM), 1kV (DM)
IEEE C37.90
High Voltage Impulse IEC 60255-5 5 kV CM & 3 kV DM
Test
7.2 Mechanical Test

Free Fall Test IEC 60068-2-31 2 falls of 5 cm (Computer not powered)
Free Fall Packaging IEC 60068-2-32
Test
25 falls of 50 cm (Packaging computer)
Vibration Response – IEC 60255-21-1 Class 2:
Powered On
Acceleration: 1g from 10 to 150Hz
Vibration Response – IEC 60255-21-1 Class 2:
Not Powered On
Vibration Endurance – IEC 60068-2-6 Class 2:
Not Powered On
Shocks – Not Powered IEC 60255-21-2 Class 1:
On
15g, 11 ms
Shocks – Powered On IEC 60255-21-2 Class 2:
10g, 11 ms
Bump Test – Not IEC 60255-21-2 Class 1:
Powered On
10g, 16ms, 2000/axis
Seismic Test – Powered IEC 60255-21-3 Class 2:
On
Acceleration: 2g
Displacement: 7.5mm upon axe H
Acceleration: 1g
Displacement: 3.5mm upon axe V
7.3 Atmospheric Test

Damp Heat Test – IEC 60068-2-3 Test Ca:
Operating
+40°C / 10 days / 93% RH
Cold Test - Operating IEC 60068-2-1 Test Ab: - 25°c / 96 H
Cold Test - Storage IEC60068-2-1 Test Ad:
-40°C / 96h
Powered On at –25°C (for information)
Dry Heat Test – IEC 60068-2-2 70°c / 24 H
Operating
Dry Heat Long Test – DICOT HN 46-R01-06 55°c / 10 days

Operating
Dry Heat Test – Storage IEC 60068-2-1 Test Bd:

+70°C / 96h
Powered On at +70°C
Enclosure Protection IEC 60529 Front: IP=52
7.4 “DC” Auxiliary Supply Test

Inrush current (start-up) DICOT HN 46-R01-4 T < 1.5 ms / I < 20 A
1.5ms < T < 150 ms / I < 10 A
T > 500 ms / I < 1.2 In
Supply variation IEC 60255-6 Vn ± 20%
Vn+30% & Vn-25% for information
Overvoltage (peak IEC 60255-6 1.32 Vn max
withstand)
2 Vn during 10 ms (for information)
Ramp down to zero / From Vn down to 0 within 1 minute
From Vn down to 0 within 100 minutes
Ramp up from zero / From 0 up to Vn within 1 minute
From 0 up to Vn within 100 minutes
Supply interruption IEC 60255-11 From 2.5 ms to 1 s at 0.8 Vn
50 ms at Vn, no malfunction
Reverse polarity / Polarity – for the lower potential of the
supply
Polarity + for the lower potential of the
supply
Ripple (frequency IEC 60255-11 12% Vn at f=100Hz or 120Hz
fluctuations)
12% Vn at f=200Hz for information
7.5 “AC” Auxiliary Supply Test

Supply variations IEC 60255-6 Vn ± 20%
AC Voltage dips & short EN 61000-4-11 2ms to 20ms & 50ms to 1s
interruptions
50 ms at Vn, no malfunction
Frequency fluctuations IEC 60255-6 50 Hz: from 47 to 54 Hz
60 Hz: from 57 to 63 Hz
Voltage withstand / 2 Vn during 10 ms (for information)
7.6 EMC

High Frequency IEC 60255-22-1 Class 3: 2.5kV (CM) / 1kV (DM)
Disturbance
IEC 61000-4-12
IEEE C37.90.1
Electrostatic discharge IEC 60255-22-2 Class 4:

IEC 61000-4-2 8kV contact / 15 kV air
Radiated Immunity IEC 60255-22-3 Class 3:
IEC 61000-4-3 10 V/m – 80 to 1000 MHz
IEEE C37.90.2 & spot tests
35 V/m – 25 to 1000 MHz
Fast Transient Burst IEC 60255-22-4 Class 4: 4kV – 2.5kHz (CM)
IEC 61000-4-4 Class 4: 2.5kV – 2.5kHz (DM) on DI/DO
IEEE C37.90.1
Surge immunity IEC 61000-4-5 Class 4:
4kV (CM) – 2kV (DM)
High frequency IEC 61000-4-6 Class 3:
conducted immunity
10 V, 0.15 – 80 MHz
Harmonics Immunity IEC 61000-4-7 5% & 10% de H2 à H17
Power Frequency IEC 61000-4-8 Class 5:
Magnetic Field Immunity
100A/m for 1mn
1000A/m for 3s
Pulse magnetic field IEC 61000-4-9 Class 5:
immunity
6.4 / 16 µs
1000A/m for 3s
Damped oscillatory IEC 61000-4-10 Class 5:
magnetic field immunity
100 kHz & 1 MHz – 100A/m
Power Frequency IEC 61000-4-16 CM 500 V / DM 250 V via 0.1 µF
Conducted emission EN 55022 Gr. I, class A: from 0.15 to 30 MHz
Radiated emission EN 55022 Gr. I, class A: from 30 to 1000 MHz
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Functional Description C264/EN FT/B30
MiCOM C264/C264C
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CONTENT

1.1 Software features 5
2. DIRECT PROCESS INTERFACE 7

2.1 Input Check 7
2.2 Output check 7
2.3 Time tagging 7
3. MiCOM C264/C264C MANAGEMENT 8

3.1 Mode management 8
3.1.1 Operating Mode management 8
3.1.2 Redundancy Mode management 8
3.2 Database management 9
3.3 Self tests 9
3.4 Time management 9
3.4.1 External clock 10
3.4.2 Clock message from a SCADA gateway 10
3.4.3 System master clock 10
3.4.4 Time set by an operator 10
4. COMMUNICATIONS 11
4.1 Telecontrol bus 11
4.2 Legacy bus 12
4.3 Station bus 12
4.3.1 Exchanges 13
4.3.2 Supported Common Class 13
4.3.3 Controls 13
5. DIRECT PROCESS ACCESS 14

5.1 Digital input acquisition (DI) 14
5.1.1 Acquisition 14
5.1.2 Debouncing and filtering 14
5.1.3 Toggling 15
5.2 Counters acquisition (CT) 15
5.2.1 Single counter (SCT) 15
5.2.2 Double counter (DCT) 16
5.3 Digital measurement (DM) 16
5.3.1 Acquisition without RI 17
5.3.2 Acquisition with RI 18
5.3.3 Encoding 18
C264/EN FT/B30 Functional Description
5.4 Analogue input acquisition (AI) 18

5.5 Digital outputs (DO) 18
5.6 Digital Setpoints 19
5.6.1 Encoding 19
5.6.2 Read Inhibit 19
6. DATA PROCESSING 20
6.1 Binary Input Processing 20
6.1.1 Binary Input Definition 20
6.1.2 Processing of Single Point Status 21
6.1.3 Processing of Double Point Status 22
6.1.4 Group processing 23
6.2 Processing of Multi Point Status 23
6.3 Measurement Input Processing 24
6.3.1 Analogue processing 24
6.3.2 CT/VT additional processing 25
6.3.3 Digital Measurement Processing 25
6.4 Accumulator Input Processing 25
7. CONTROL SEQUENCES 26
7.1 Kind of control sequences 26
7.2 Control sequences checks 26
7.2.1 Mode Management 26
7.2.2 IED connected 26
7.2.3 Control mode 27
7.2.4 Uniqueness of control 27
7.2.5 Inter-control delay 27
7.2.6 Status of the device 27
7.2.7 Lock device 27
7.2.8 Running Automation 27
7.2.9 Interlocking 27
7.3 HV Control Sequences 28
7.3.1 Circuit breaker 28
7.3.2 Disconnector 28
7.3.3 Transformer 28
8. AUTOMATIONS 29
8.1 Build-in Automation functions 29
8.1.1 Synchrocheck 29
8.1.2 Auto-Recloser (AR) 31
8.1.3 Trip Circuit supervision 32
8.1.4 Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) 33
8.2 Fast automation (PSL) 35
8.3 PLC automation 36
9. USER INTERFACE 37
9.1 Front Panel 37
9.1.1 Local Control Display 38
9.1.2 Local/Remote push-button 38
9.2 Computer Maintenance Tool 38
9.3 Printer 39
9.3.1 Inputs 39
9.3.2 Outputs 39
9.3.3 Printer management 40
10. RECORDS 42
10.1 Permanent records storage 42
10.1.1 Data storage 42
10.1.2 Waveform Recording 42
10.1.3 Events 44
10.2 Non-permanent data storage 45
10.2.1 Alarm function 45
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This document is a chapter of MiCOM C264/C264C documentation binders. It is the
functional description of this computer. The hardware description is defined in HW
(Hardware) chapter and all connection diagrams in chapter CO. The product capabilities,
performances, environmental limits are grouped in TD (Technical Data) chapter.
1.1 Software features
The MiCOM C264/C264C computers belong to the new range of modular product at
hardware, software and functional levels. All functions are fully configurable following
customer needs and requirements. MiCOM C264/C264C computers assume:
• Direct Process interface through DIs, DOs, AIs, and CT/VTs boards
• Direct operator interface
• Embedded parameterised control of all common plant or device
• High communication abilities to IED, Ethernet, and RTU
• User configurable automation modules
• Events, alarms, measurement display, printing and archiving
• Enhanced inner management with databases handling, self-test controls and

synchronisation means
RTU, SCADA PACiS System, UCA2 IED
T-BUS S-BUS
Telecontrol UCA2
Interface 61850
Synchronsation
Time tagging
Computer Kernel
RTC
SOE Printing
Alarms
Archives Human
CT, Disturb Interface
(LCD)
Embedded Automation
(basic+AR, Synchrocheck+AVR)
Configurable Automation
(Fast PSL / Sequential PLC)
Legacy Gateway I/O boards
L-Bus
DI DO AI CT/VT
IED
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FIGURE 1 : SOFTWARE FEATURES

The components of the software management are:
• Inputs/Outputs board (DI, DO, AI)
• Analogue Inputs (from CT/VT board - optional)
• Automatic functions (Build-in, PLC, PSL)
• Communications with TBus, SBus and LBus (see chapter Communication)
• RTC (Real Time Clock), time management; synchronisation, time tagging (see Time
management chapter)
• Communication with peripherals such as:
− Local Operator Interface (LCD, front panel)
− Local Printer (local sequence of events - SOE)

2. DIRECT PROCESS INTERFACE

Several kind of boards can be used in MiCOM C264/C264C. Digital Input & Outputs,
Measurement acquisitions are checked to validate information/action and time tagged on any
change of state or value.
2.1 Input Check
Input data coming from the physical MiCOM C264 boards or from the different
communication networks are periodically checked. Invalidity status of these data is internally
fixed for:
• Self-test (DI, AI, board self test failure),
• Unknown (DI, AI, communication failure to remote acquisition like IED)
• Toggling (DI, X change of state in given time)
• Over-range (AI, saturation of its transducer, or Counter value reaching limits)
• Open Circuit (AI kind 4-20 mA with current value under 4mA)
• Undefined (Digital Measurement or Counter with invalid DI coding)

2.2 Output check
Output boards are periodically checked at their logical level. In the event of a logical circuit
test fail the board is set faulty. Controls on this board or upon disconnected IEDs are
refused.
2.3 Time tagging
All physical input data are time tagged at 1 ms accuracy. All internal logic data are time
stamped at 1 ms accuracy.
Analogues acquisition time tagging is done but driven by periodic polling of this kind of
board. Periods are based on multiple of 100ms.
Information coming from IED are time tagged by IED itself if it has this facility otherwise it is
performed at C264 level when receiving the data.
3. MiCOM C264/C264C MANAGEMENT

The computer manages its own mode, configuration (Databases), and time.
3.1 Mode management
3.1.1 Operating Mode management
The available operating modes on the computer are:
Operational: the equipment is working correctly (all the functions are executed)
Test: Computer is operational but DO are not set
Standby: Computer is operational, transmits supervisory data, but controls are refused (this
mode is linked to computer redundancy management). In this mode there is no
communication with IED or SCADA
Maintenance: operator has requested this mode to switch databases. Only functions
needed for database or operating mode management are available.
Faulty: the computer has detected a major self test failure, it has the same behaviour as in
maintenance mode.
Halt: the equipment is out of service
3.1.2 Redundancy Mode management
Equipment redundancy is managed using two identical computers with the same hardware
and database.
The 2 redundant computers are the Main and the Backup one. The computer that performs
the bay(s) management is the Active one; the other one is the Standby one. So, a
redundant computer can be Main Active, Main Standby, Backup Active and Backup Standby.
The two computers perform simultaneously the same functions (inputs acquisition and
processing, archiving, automation), but at a given time, only the Active one send controls
to the electrical process or on the Station Bus. A PACiS UCA2 client receives information
from the 2 computers: so, a dedicated mechanism allows to process only information
received from the Active one. Only the Active computer manages communication with IED or
SCADA.
This switchover from the Active to the Standby (and vice-versa) is performed automatically
according to following features.
Station Bus
MAIN BACKUP
COMPUTER COMPUTER
DI2 DO2 DI1 DO1 DI1 DO1 DI2 DO2
Active State Control/Indication
UCA2 client State Control/Indication

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The computers exchange information using:

The Station Bus, to give their internal status (IS)
2 couples of DI/DO:
• DI1/DO1 to indicate the Active Status : DO1 is closed if the computer is Active,
• DI2/DO2 to indicate a Station Bus failure : DO2 is open in case of failure

These DI/DO are wired on BIU board.
A value is given to each type of computer failure: the computer IS is calculated by summing
all defaults. The healthiest computer is the one with the minimal internal status. The
healthiest computer is active.
Computer failure Value

DOU board failure 0x20
CCU board failure 0x10
CT/VT board failure 0x08
DIU board failure 0x04
BIU board failure 0x02
AIU board failure 0x01
3.2 Database management

The MiCOM C264 uses structured databases for data management. Databases are
generated and versioned by PACiS SCE (System Configuration Editor).
Computer stores 2 different databases, the current (used in real time) and a standby with
different database versions. A standby database can be downloaded even if computer is
operational using PACiS SMT (System Management Tool) or PACiS CMT (Computer
Maintenance Tool).
A switch database control from SMT or CMT allows changing of the current database. The
computer will restart to take into account the new structured data. A fundamental principle is
that the computer can only work with an other PACIS equipment if their current database
versions are identical.
3.3 Self tests
Computer makes self-checks:
• Hardware (hardware fault) at start-up and cyclically.
• Software (software fault) cyclically to check that software tasks are alive and not take
all the CPU time.
• Database coherency at start-up.
• Acquisition and output at start-up and cyclically.

3.4 Time management
The computer Real Time Clock has small drift per day, therefore the operator should set its
time periodically or it should be synchronised to a master clock.
Time synchronisation of a computer can be done by three means:
• IRIG-B signal
• Clock message from a SCADA gateway (T-Bus)
• Clock message from the system master clock (S-Bus)

When computer is synchronised all events and measurement have a time tag with
synchronised attribute. If synchronisation is lost, or has never been received attributes
indicates that time tag is not synchronised.
The time management organisation is based on the following scheme:
Synchronisation signal
External clock SCADA
Which Which synchronises

synchronises through SCADA bus
System Master
Clock
Which synchronises Operator

through station bus time setting
UCA2
equipment
Which synchronises
through legacy bus
IEDs
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FIGURE 2 : TIME MANAGEMENT

3.4.1 External clock
The external clock device receives the synchronisation signal through several possible
protocols (GPS, DCF77, etc…) and then sent to the MiCOM C264/C264C using IRIG-B
standard. A specific input is dedicated for this application.
3.4.2 Clock message from a SCADA gateway
SCADA clock synchronisation depends on protocol. The synchronisation message is directly
acquires by the MiCOM C264/C264C through the SCADA link.
3.4.3 System master clock
In a PACiS system, it is enough to externally synchronise one MiCOM C264/C264C. This
computer is identified as Master Clock and synchronises all other equipments on station bus.
3.4.4 Time set by an operator
The user may set time and date directly using the MiCOM C264/C264C local Operator
Interface or the CMT tool.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
MiCOM C264/ C264C ensure up to three different type of communications:
• Telecontrol Bus (T-Bus),
• Station Bus (S-Bus),
• Legacy Bus (L-Bus).

Main characteristics are given below. Furthermore details on the S BUS protocol
implementation for MiCOM C264 is given.
RTU, SCADA PACiS System, UCA2 IED
T-BUS S-BUS
Telecontrol
Interface UCA2
Computer Kernel
Legacy Gateway I/O boards
L-Bus
IED
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FIGURE 3 : COMMUNICATIONS
4.1 Telecontrol bus
The available slave protocols are:
• IEC 60870-5-101 (T101),
• IEC 60870-5-104 (T104),
• DNP3.0
• DNP3 over IP
• MODBUS
MiCOM C264/C264C behaves as a slave into master/slave protocol (DNP3.0, T101, DNP3
over IP, MODBUS) or balanced protocol (T101, T104).
The connection with SCADA is direct or via modem.
Physical layer:
• T101, DNP3.0, MODBUS: RS232, RS422, RS485
• T104, DNP3 over IP: Ethernet 10 or 100 Mb/s: RJ45 connector or optical fibre
(multimode or monomode)
Up to two protocols can be configured, same protocol or not, with or without redundant
channels. The C264 computers have up to four serial ports. Be careful, for the CPU, the
baudrate must be the same on both serial ports.
The redundancy is not available for T104, DNP3 over IP and MODBUS.
4.2 Legacy bus

MiCOM C264/C264C behaves as a master.
Protocols:
• IEC 60870-5-103 (T103),
• IEC 60870-5-101 (T101),
• ModBus
• DNP3
Devices connected to: IEDs
Physical layer:
• RS232, RS422, RS485
• Optical fibber
Four serial ports are available to make four networks with different protocols or not.
For T103 and Modbus, a tunnelling mode is available. This allows a setting software running
on a personal computer to access the IEDs through the C264.
4.3 Station bus
The SBUS Protocol is used for PACiS subsystems communication but it is also available for
other equipment.
MiCOM C264/C264C behaves mainly as a server but it can be also a client of other C264
(distributed automations) or UCA2 IED.
Protocol:
• UCA2
Devices connected to:
• PACiS devices (OI, SMT, PACiS Gateway, CMT)
• Other MiCOM C264/C264C
• UCA2 IEDs
Link layer: Ethernet 10 or 100 Mb/s
Physical support:
• Copper twisted pair (RJ45 connector)
• Optical fibber (multimode or monomode)

The optical port is optional. To increase the number of Ethernet port, two Ethernet switch
boards are available:
• SWU with 4 RJ45 ports and up 2 optical ports (multimode or monomode)
• SWR with 4 RJ45 ports and 2 optical ports for a redundant ring (multimode or
monomode)
4.3.1 Exchanges
The MiCOM C264 acquires and sends data on Ethernet network using two mechanisms:
• REPORT
• GOOSE
The REPORT is specific between a server and one client, it provides:
• data value
• data state or quality attribute (validity and several kind of invalid state)
• time tag of last data value change
• time tag quality attribute (server synchronised or not when event occur)
Data quality defines if data is valid or several kind of invalidity: unknown when disconnected,
Saturated, Undefined… REPORTS are send/received with their RFI (Reason For Inclusion):
periodic, spontaneous state/value change or following control.
The GOOSE is a short message sent in multicast to all SBUS equipment, this is quicker than
Report, but only the data value is sent.
4.3.2 Supported Common Class
MiCOM C264 computer exchange data using Common Class. The following list gives
implemented ones:
Kind of information UCA2 Class

Single-Point Status Single-point indication (SI)
Double-Point Status Double-point indication (SIT)
Transformer Position Indication Analogue Input (AI)
Measurement Value (AI, WYE, DELTA)
Single/Double Counter Accumulator (Accl)
Single Point Control Binary Output (BO)
Double Point Control Double Control Output (DCO)
Select Before Operate (SBO) Select Before Operate (SBOCF)
Regulating step control Analogue Output (AO)
Setpoint control (CF) Configuration (CF)
TABLEAU 1 : DATA MANAGEMENT

4.3.3 Controls
MiCOM C264 supports Common Class control expressed with BO, DCO, and SBOCF.
Receiving control from Ethernet it manages protocol control termination (possibly with NACK
codes). The Bypass control is supported (through management of quality attributes).
5. DIRECT PROCESS ACCESS

The MiCOM C264/C264C acquires digital and analogue input, counters, digital
measurements, and analogue measurements from CT/VT. Configuration parameters,
filtering and triggering are applied to these inputs and depend on their type.
5.1 Digital input acquisition (DI)
5.1.1 Acquisition
Acquisition of binary information is done via DIU200 (16 DIs) or CCU200 (8 DIs+4 DOs)
boards:
Debouncing & Toggle

Filtering for BI Filtering for To BI
BI treatment
Hardware Software Time Debouncing & Special

acquisition acquisition stamping Filtering for treatment To measurements
DM for DM treatment
Debouncing & Special

Filtering for treatment To counters
counters for treatment
counters
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5.1.2 Debouncing and filtering

A filtering is applied on digital inputs as follow:
Filtering time
Debouncing
time
t0 t1 t2
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t0 is the instant of detection of the first transition. t1 is the instant of validation of the change of
state. t2 is the end of the filtering. (the signal has remained stable from t1 to t2). The change of
state is time stamped at t0 .
A value of 0 means that no filter is applied : a change of state is validated as soon as it is
detected.
Three couple of delays (deboucing / filtering) are defined :
• one for all DI which will be used as BI
• one for all DI which will be used as DM
• one for all DI which will be used as counters

5.1.3 Toggling
A digital input is said to be toggling if its state has changed more than N times in a given
period of time T1.
A toggling DI returns in the normal state if its state has not changed within another period of
time T2.
N, T1 and T2 are parameters determined at configuration time on a per system basis (same
parameters for all MiCOM computers of a system).
The toggle filtering applies only on DI that will be used as BI (there is no toggle filtering on DI
that will be used for counters or DM).
5.2 Counters acquisition (CT)
The counters are acquired on the same boards as the DIs. There are two types of counters
SCT (Single counter) and DCT (Double counters).
This interface allows acquisitions of pulses delivered from energy metering devices
corresponding to a calibrated quantity of energy.
Each valid pulse increments the value of an accumulator used to compute the quantity of
energy delivered during a given period.
Counter values are stored in non-volatile memory.
The pulse frequency should be 20 Hz as a maximum. So, the debouncing and filtering
values must be chosen in consequence.
5.2.1 Single counter (SCT)
A SCT is acquired on a single contact.
The value of the accumulator is incremented after a low to high transition, confirmed after a
filtering time (Tcount). Tcount is defined for the whole system, with a step of 5 ms : the chosen
value must be coherent with the pulse frequency (i.e. all counters of a system use the same
Tcount).
A subsequent pulse can be taken into account only after a high to low transition.
Tcount Tcount
Transition validated,
Low to high transition
counter is incremented
Transition discarded
Low to high transition
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5.2.2 Double counter (DCT)

A double counter is acquired on two contacts. One is called the true contact (TC), the other
is the complemented contact (CC). Normally these contacts should have complementary
states.
Pulses are detected in the same manner as for SCT, on the TC variations, using the Tcount
delay (the same Tcount value is used for SCT and DCT).
A subsequent pulse can be taken into account only after a high to low transition on TC (and
so a low to high transition on CC).
The difference is that both contacts should be in opposite states for transitions to be
detected and validated. The counter is invalid if it exists a non-complementarity between the
2 contacts during a delay Tdef. This delay is defined for the whole system (i.e. all DCT use the
same delay).
Tcount Tcount Tdef

TC
CC
Low to high transition Low to high transition, but no

validated high to low transition
Transition discarded, and before -> Tcount is not launched
high to low transition
Low to high transition Non-complementarity

confirmed, counter is invalid
Transition validated,
counter is incremented Detection of non-complementarity
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5.3 Digital measurement (DM)

The digital measurements (DM) are acquired on the same boards as the DIs.
This interface, allowing acquisitions of a digital measurement, is a digital value coded on N
wired inputs. Each wired input represents a bit of the value, and can take only one of two
values: low or high.
DMs are used to process measurements and tap position indications.
A Digital Measurement can be associated to a Read Inhibit (RI) signal. The acquisition
process is different depending of the presence of this signal.
5.3.1 Acquisition without RI

The DM is calculated at each change of state of one of its bits.
A stability processing is applied at each calculation to confirm the value :
if the difference between the current value and the previous confirmed value is less or equal
than Vstab (value defined in configuration), then the current value is confirmed
if the difference is greater than Vstab, then the Tstab delay is launched (value defined in
configuration, from 0 to 60s, with a 10 ms step). If a Tstab delay is already launched, this one
is cancelled. At the end of the delay, the DM value is confirmed.
Confirmed Confirmed Confirmed

DM value DM value DM value
Tstab
Tstab
Bit change => new Bit change => Bit change =>
calculation new calculation new calculation
∆≤V stab=> confirmed ∆>V stab => Tstab ∆>V stab => Tstab
DM value launched re-launched
Note : ∆= |confirmed DM value – new calculation|

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Furthermore, an invalidity processing is applied : at the first change of state of one bit
following a confirmed DM value, the TInv delay is launched (value defined in configuration,
from 0 to 300s, with a 10 ms step). If the value is not confirmed at the end of this delay, the
DM is declared UNDEFINED.
TInv
Confirmed
DM value DM UNDEFINED
Tstab
Tstab
Tstab
Bit change => Bit change => Bit change =>

new calculation new calculation new calculation
∆>V stab => Tstab ∆>V stab => Tstab ∆>V stab => Tstab
launched re-launched re-launched
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If Vstab is equal to 0, there is no stability processing : all DM values are sent at each
calculation.
5.3.2 Acquisition with RI

When the RI signal changes to set state, the Tinh delay is launched. If the signal is always set
at the end of the delay, the DM is declared UNDEFINED. Otherwise, if the RI signal changes
to reset state before the end of the delay, the current DM value is transmitted.
Tinh Tinh
RI
DM value transmitted DM UNDEFINED

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If the RI signal is invalid, the DM will be invalid.

5.3.3 Encoding
The following code are allowed for DM :
CODE Number of bits Range of value

BCD 4 (1 BCD decade) 0 to 9
8 (2 BCD decades) 0 to 99
Binary 4 0 to 15
7 0 to 127
8 0 to 255
12 0 to 4095
16 0 to 65535
Gray 8 0 to 255
16 0 to 65535
Decimal 16 (1 bit among 6 for the tens, 1 0 to 69
among 10 for the unit)
1 among N 2 0 to 2
to 32 to 0 to 32
One supplementary bit can be used for the sign (0 indicates a positive value, 1 indicates a
negative value)
5.4 Analogue input acquisition (AI)
Acquisition of voltage or current DC signals is done via AIU201 (4 AIs) board.
Acquisition of AC voltage and current coming from the electrical network is done via TMU200
(4CT + 4 VT) board.
5.5 Digital outputs (DO)
Two types of Digital Outputs are available into MiCOM C264:
• CCU200 boards for controls (8 DIs+4 normal open DOs), this board allows double
pole switching controls.
• DOU200 boards for alarms (8 normal open DOs + 2 normal open/normal close DOs).
5.6 Digital Setpoints

Digital setpoints are digital values sent on multiple parallel wired outputs. Each wired output
represents a bit of the value. Digital setpoints are used to send instruction values to the
process or to auxiliary devices.
The Digital Setpoints are processed on the same boards as the Digital Outputs. The Digital
Outputs characteristics described above apply on Digital Setpoints. Nevertheless, only
standard DO boards with single pole N/O relays can be used.
5.6.1 Encoding
The following code are allowed:
CODE Number of bits Range of value

BCD 4 (1 BCD decade) 0 to 9
Binary 4 0 to 15
7 0 to 127
8 0 to 255
12 0 to 4095
16 0 to 65535
Gray 8 0 to 255
16 0 to 65535
Decimal 16 (1 bit among 6 for the tens, 1 0 to 69
among 10 for the unit)
1 among N 2 0 to 2
to 48 to 0 to 48
Moreover a supplementary bit can be used for the sign (0 indicates a positive value, 1
indicates a negative value).
5.6.2 Read Inhibit
A dedicated binary output can be used to allow or forbid the reading of the value by the
external device.
There is one (or none) read inhibit (RI) output per value.
If the RI output is a logical one (external polarity applied), the reading is permitted.
The procedure used to output a value with a RI output is :
• Reset the RI output to a logical 0 : read forbidden.
• Wait for N ms
• Output the value
• Wait for N ms
• Set the RI output to a logical 1 : read permitted.

The 0 to 1 transition on the RI output can be used by the external device as a trigger,
indicating that a new value is available.
6. DATA PROCESSING
MiCOM C264/C264C treatment entries can be Binary Inputs or Analogue Inputs. They are
issues from
• IOs boards,
• MiCOM C264/C264C internal information (System Input, automation)
• Communication acquisition (IED or other computer from LBUS or SBUS)
6.1 Binary Input Processing

6.1.1 Binary Input Definition
The five types of Binary Inputs (BI) are:
• Single Point (SP): derived from one BI
• Double Point (DP): derived from two BIs
• Multiple Point (MP): derived from N BIs
• System Input (SI): information related to the system, to configurable and built-in
automations or to electrical process but without acquisition possibilities
• Group: logical combination of BIs

SP, DP and MP are acquired via digital input boards or via IEDs connected by a serial link.
After the acquisition on digital inputs boards, the computer performs toggle filtering, this
avoids to load the computer itself or other equipment when an input has an hazardous
behaviour (More than N state changes during a given duration).
A binary input can be suppressed by an order issued from an operator. No subsequent
change of state on a suppressed BI can trigger any action e.g. display, alarm, transmission.
The BI takes the “SUPPRESSED” state. When the operator unsuppresses the BI, this one
takes its actual state.
A BI can be substituted to a manual set state by an operator (state “SUBSTITUTED xxx”).
The BI stays in the state determined by the operator until he unsubstitutes it. When a BI is
substituted, no changes of state are transmitted, and computations, for instance groupings,
are made with the substituted state. When the BI is unsubstituted, the actual state is
transmitted to higher control levels and subsequent changes of state are transmitted again.
When an information is invalid (i.e. SELFCHECK FAULTY, TOGGLING, UNDEFINED or
UNKNOWN), it can be manually forced by a user (state “FORCED xxx”). This feature is
similar to the substitution but the information is automatically updated when valid information
is available again. A SUPPRESSED or SUBSTITUTED datapoint cannot be forced. The
forcing could also be automatic : in this case, the invalid information is automatically
replaced by the state defined in configuration.
By configuration, a BI could be transmitted using the two modes:
• Report based mode: for displaying, printing or archiving
• GOOSE based mode: for Ethernet UCA2 devices purposes

6.1.2 Processing of Single Point Status
DI/DO
association
Group
processing
From Toggle
acquisition filtering Manual
suppression Persistance
filtering Transmission – To RCP
Substitution Report based To HMI
From IED IED To Printer
inputs To Archive
Forcing
System
Inputs
Transmission –
GOOSE based To
automation
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A preliminary treatment (filtering) is applied to specific Single Points (SP) in order to confirm
the state.
The choice of these SPs and the filtering time are fixed by the MiCOM C264/C264C
configuration. If the opposite transition occurs before this delay, both transitions are
discarded.
This treatment is said to be a persistent filtering.
The time tag is user-selectable :
• Mode 1 : the status is stamped with the time of the transition.
• Mode 2 : the status is stamped at the end of the persistent filtering.

The SP resulting states are:
States (Report) Goose

RESET 01
SET 10
TOGGLING 11
SELFCHECK FAULTY 11
UNKNOWN 11
SUPPRESSED 11
FORCED RESET 01
FORCED SET 10
SUBSTITUTED RESET 01
SUBSTITUTED SET 10
For automation (interlock, PSL, PLC, and build in functions), goose are used. Each valid
state (01, 10 and 00) is configurable to be seen by automation in False, True or invalid sate.
6.1.3 Processing of Double Point Status
Close DI/DO
contact association
From Toggle
acquisition filtering Group
processing
Open Persistance
Manual
contact Toggle filtering
suppression
From filtering Motion
acquisition filtering
Substitution
Transmission – To RCP
Report based To HMI
From IED IED Forcing
To Printer
inputs To Archive
System
Inputs
Transmission –
GOOSE based To
automation
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DPS are commonly used for all switchgears position. From board valid acquisition the two
contacts are Close and Open (set by configuration when voltage is present). The position of
the switch is:
Close Contact Open Contact DPS State

0 0 Below motion delay, the state is valid motion. For
REPORT no transmission of the transitory state.
After Motion filtering, state is invalid JAMMED
0 1 OPEN
1 0 CLOSE
1 1 UNDEFINED after a permanent filtering
Preliminary treatments (filtering) for some DPs is applied to filter the MOTION state on a
certain period of time. This avoids the transmission of this (normally) transient state.
This treatment is said to be a motion filtering.
The time tag is user-selectable :
• Mode 1 : the valid state (OPEN or CLOSE) is stamped with the time of the beginning
of the MOTION state
• Mode 2 : the valid state (OPEN or CLOSE) is stamped with the time of this valid
transition
This time stamping can be superseded if a persistence filtering apply.
If the MOTION state is confirmed, it is always stamped with the time of the beginning of the
MOTION state. Furthermore, the BI takes the state JAMMED (in case of confirmed
MOTION00 state) or UNDEFINED (in case of confirmed MOTION11 state). In this case, the
following valid state (OPEN or CLOSE) is always time-stamped with the time of this valid
transition (depending of the persistence filtering feature).
The DP resulting states are:
States (report) Goose

JAMMED 11
MOTION 00
OPEN 10
CLOSE 01
UNDEFINED 11
TOGGLING 11
SELFCHECK FAULTY 11
UNKNOWN 11
SUPPRESSED 11
FORCED JAMMED 11
FORCED OPEN 10
FORCED CLOSED 01
SUBSTITUTED JAMMED 11
SUBSTITUTED OPEN 10
SUBSTITUTED CLOSED 01
6.1.4 Group processing

A group is a logical OR ,AND,NOR or NAND combination of Binary Inputs (BIs) or groups.
A group component can be a SP, DP (direct or via IED), SI, Group. A component can belong
to several groups.
A group is processed as a SP. It is time stamped with the date / time of the last data-point
which has modified the group status.
A group is calculated with filtered BIs (persistent filtering or motion filtering if configured).
Other computer BIs coming from reports.
6.2 Processing of Multi Point Status
contact 1
Toggle
From
filtering
acquisition
contact N Manual
Toggle suppression
From
filtering
acquisition Transmission –
Substitution MP filtering Report based
Forcing
System
Inputs
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Multiple Points is derived from N Digital Inputs. It is a kind of “1 among N” BIs. Transient
filtering is also added on acquisition for the cases where no Digital Inputs are SET or more
than one Digital Inputs are SET. After this delay, the MP becomes UNDEFINED.
N is fixed by MiCOM C264/C264C configuration from 2 to 32. There is no GOOSE

transmission mechanism.
6.3 Measurement Input Processing

Measurement Values can be Analogue Measurement, or Digital Measurement. Analogue
Measurements are acquired from communication or from computer boards (AIU201 for DC
or TMU200 for AC). Digital Measurement comes from Digital input boards.
6.3.1 Analogue processing
From IED
acquisition
Manual
suppression
Open Circuit Scaling Thresholds
From analogue
Management detection Substitution
acquisition
Forcing
From digital
acquisition
Transmission
CT/VT
From CT/VT
Calculations
acquisition
To RCP
To HMI
To Printer
To archive
To automation
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The Measurement resulting states, following the various filters, which can be applied, are:
States Meaning
VALID
SELFCHECK FAULTY AI, DI board fault
SUBSTITUTED Operator action set MV value as valid state
FORCED Automatic valid state and configured value when AI is invalid
SUPPRESSED Operator set MV in this invalid state
UNKNOWN MV is acquired via a transmission link, and the link is
disconnected
SATURATED MV is beyond its nominal input range
UNDEFINED MV is Digital Measurement with invalid coding or computation
on analogue leads to error
OPEN CIRCUIT MV is DC 4-20 mA with input value under 4mA
OVERSHOOT[1..3] One of the 3 overshoot values has been cross
UNDERSHOOT[1..3] One of the 3 undershoot values has been cross
The measurement values and states are transmitted on a client-server basis on the Ethernet
UCA2 network, using only the report mechanism on UCA2 and classes AI, WYE and
DELTA.
Measurement values can be transmitted at fixed period or on variation (% of nominal), and
anyway on state change. Periodic transmission is based on multiple of 100 (fast) or 500 ms
(slow).
6.3.2 CT/VT additional processing

From the direct primary measures (currents and voltages), MiCOM C264/C264C calculates
and transmits:
• RMS Values, current and voltage
• Active, Reactive and Apparent Power
• Power factor
• Frequency network
• Phase angles
• Harmonics contents (%THD) on voltage and (%TDD) on current up to 15th harmonic
• Phase Sequence (Id, Ii, Io, Vd, Vi, Vo)

With the additional synchrocheck option, following MV are computed:
• Slip frequency
• Amplitude, phase difference
• Synchrocheck voltage
6.3.3 Digital Measurement Processing
DM is measurement is derived from Digital input. They are used for process measures or
Tap indications.
The DM is UNDEFINED in the followings conditions:
• The value is not stable.
• BCD: a quartet is more than 9
• Decimal: no bit is set or more than one for tens or unit

Two other bits can be used:
• For read inhibit: in this case, the DM is acquired when the read inhibit bit is set.
• For the sign

6.4 Accumulator Input Processing
The accumulator stores its current value in non-volatile memory. At configured sample an
accumulated value is extracted for inner computation and transmission (class Accl on
UCA2).
Digital Inputs are used to count pulses. There is Single counter (SCT) based on one DI and
double counter based on 2 DI which count complementary states.
At processing level special persistent and complementary filters eliminate non-stable pulses.
The integer counter (also transmitted) can be scaled (among of energy of valid pulse).
7. CONTROL SEQUENCES
Control sequence is a basic built-in function on a module (switch, relay, and function). It
receives control order, sending back acknowledgement. After checks, control sequence send
control (protocol or DO), and check correct execution with feed back from protocol or from
DI.
7.1 Kind of control sequences
The control sequences automation receives three kind of input triggers (as order from higher
level) with selection, execution and unselection. Control order may have a normal or
abnormal termination with positive or negative acknowledgement to operator and to
communication.
By configuration, at PACiS SCE level a control sequence may be executed in one of the
following mode:
• Direct execute: Execution
• SBO once: Selection then Execution
• SBO many: Selection, several Execution, until Unselection (for transformers only)
By configuration, each DPC order (close order or open order) and each SPC can activate
simultaneously two DO contacts.
7.2 Control sequences checks
Receiving control, the control sequence execute configured checks:
Operational conditions
− MiCOM C264/C264C mode management (Operational, Test, Maintenance..),
− IED connected
− Substation control mode (Remote/Local),
− Bay control mode
− SBMC mode
− Uniqueness of control inside the substation

Module conditions
− Inter-control delay
− Status of the device
− Lock condition
− Automation already running (AR, AVR, …)
− Interlock equations (substation, bay, local of the module)

Execution conditions
− Delays upon selection feed back, start moving, final position reached
7.2.1 Mode Management
Control sequences are only performed if the computer mode is in operational mode. In test
mode, control sequences are allowed but digital outputs are not set.
7.2.2 IED connected
If a control has to be send to an IED, it is only accepted if this IED is connected to the
computer.
7.2.3 Control mode

This control sequence receives requests from the various control points:
• Automation (Auto Recloser, voltage regulation, PLC)
• MiCOM C264 Local Control Display
• MiCOM C264 TBUS communication from SCADA
• Station BUS (other computer in distributed automation, PACiS Operator Interface,

PACIS Gateway)
• Legacy BUS (from One Box Solution IED)

To avoid conflict between the control points, substation and bay modes are checked. Each
control sequence can be subject or not to these checks. The switches Remote/Local can be
hardware or software (saved in non-volatile memory).
The SBMC Site Based Maintenance Control allows controlling one specific bay from Local
Display or Operator interface even if substation is in remote. This feature is dedicated to
commissioning or maintenance and has also the possibility to filter data transmitted from the
bay to SCADA.
7.2.4 Uniqueness of control
It is possible by configuration to prevent having more than one control at a time.
7.2.5 Inter-control delay
It is possible by configuration to define an inter-control delay that is a minimum delay
between two consecutive controls on the same device.
7.2.6 Status of the device
It is possible by configuration to prevent control is the status of the device is not valid.
7.2.7 Lock device
Controls are not allowed on a lock device.
7.2.8 Running Automation
Controls are not allowed on a device if there is an associated automation in running.
For example controls issued from PACiS OI or gateway are not allowed on a transformer
controlled by voltage regulation.
7.2.9 Interlocking
The operating of a switching device (Circuit breakers, Traditional disconnecting switches,
Disconnecting switches with abrupt rupture, Ground disconnecting switches) is directly
related on its nature and its environment.
To operate these devices some conditions have to be respected. These conditions, called
interlocking, are managed by logical equations within the MiCOM C264/C264C.
The goal of the function of interlocking is to prohibit control sequence that may violate device
operating condition (e.g. break capability, isolation…) or plant operating condition.
7.3 HV Control Sequences

7.3.1 Circuit breaker
Several kind of circuit breaker can be managed:
• Three phases or single phase circuit breaker
• Synchronised or non-synchronised, with internal or external synchrocheck.
• With and without Auto Recloser

For three phase breaker each phase DPS is provided separately, and it is managed globally
by single (grouped) control and global DPS position. Pole Discrepancy management is
available.
7.3.2 Disconnector
The control sequence of disconnectors is identical to single non-synchronised circuit
breakers.
7.3.3 Transformer
Transformer position is determined using TPI (Tap Position Indication). TPI can be a Digital
Measurement or Analogue Measurement (from DC Analogue Input).
Transformer is the only device supporting the SBO Many control sequences. It is linked to
voltage regulation, also its Raise and Lower controls are defined for secondary voltage (and
not tap position). Except for auto wounded transformer, raise/lower voltage is also a
raise/lower tap.
8. AUTOMATIONS
MiCOM C264/C264C provides three different ways to perform automation functions:
• Build-in applications
• Programmable Scheme Logic
• Programmable Logic Controller.

The choice between these three solutions is time and complexity dependent.
8.1 Build-in Automation functions
Within the MiCOM C264/C264C some build-in automation functions are available and can be
set directly by the user:
• Auto-recloser
• Synchrocheck
• Transformer Voltage regulation
• Trip-coil supervision
8.1.1 Synchrocheck
MiCOM C264/C264C synchrocheck function is designed to measure two voltages with
respect to phase angle, frequency and magnitude to safeguard against the interconnection
of two unsynchronised systems.
The voltage measurements come from the CT/VTs board.
The synchrocheck function can work in the following schemes:
• Automatic and manual network locking on live line / live bar in locking or coupling
mode.
• Automatic and manual network connection on live line / dead bar,
• Automatic and manual network connection on dead line / live bar,
• Automatic and manual network connection on dead line / dead bar.

CB Check
close synchroniser
controls
Close
Generator
Network
Busbar
(a) Application to generator
CB Check
close synchroniser
controls
Close
Network
# Network
Line A CB 1 #1
Busbar B
(b) Application to two networks
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The absolute values of the two voltages (Vline and Vbusbar) must be above or below settable
thresholds, to allow the circuit breaker closing.
The following voltage controls are available:
• Vline and Vbusbar for network coupling
• Vline and Vbusbar for network locking
• Vline and not(Vbusbar)
• not(Vline) and Vbusbar
• not(Vline) and not(Vbusbar)

With Vline and Vbusbar TRUE if the measured voltage is above the threshold V>, and not(Vline)
and not(Vbusbar) TRUE if the measured voltage is below the threshold V<.
The selection of the voltage control is made during the configuration phase.
By configuration, a single synchrocheck can manage two circuit breakers. Be careful, in this
case the voltage switching is not managed by the computer.
8.1.2 Auto-Recloser (AR)

80-90% of faults on the electrical network are transient, such as lightning or insulator
flashover. When a fault occurs, the Circuit Breaker is tripped in order to protect the system.
The Auto-Recloser function is then used to close the circuit breaker after a set time, a time
that is long enough to allow the fault to clear. This duration is called cycle temporisation and
is defined in the database during the configuration phase.
The general diagram of the auto-recloser function is :
Auto-recloser out
of service
In Service request
Auto-recloser in
service
TRIP /TRIP_1P_X
3 phases
no 1 phase
CB_HEALTHY Analysis of the CB_HEALTHY no
Cycle n˚=1
= SET ? received trip = SET ?
yes yes
Waiting CB Waiting CB
opening opening
End of 150 ms timer End of 150 ms

CB open timer CB open
AR locked AR locked
Launch cycle timer Launch cycle timer
(for first single- (for 3-phases cycle)
phase cycle)
TRIP
TRIP_1P_X always set
End of
End of TRIP always set
timer
timer AR locked
AR locked
AR_BLOCKING no
AR_BLOCKING
no = RESET ?
= RESET ?
yes
yes
Closing the CB
Closing the CB
CB closed TRIP New CB

TRIP closed
Launch Cycle = cycle +1

recovering timer
Launch
recovering timer
End of TRIP
timer
Cycle n˚=2
TRIP End of
timer
no
Last cycle?
yes
AR locked
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FIGURE 5 : AUTO-RECLOSE SCHEME LOGIC

A transient fault, such as a lightning strike, is one that is cleared by immediate tripping of one
or more CB’s to isolate the fault, and does not recur when the line is re-energised.
This means that in the majority of fault incidents, if the faulty line is immediately tripped out,
and if time is allowed for the arc to de-ionise, reclosure of the CB will result in the line being
successfully re-energised. (A Closed/Open/Closed cycle)
However, some faults will be permanent (such as a line fallen to earth). In this case the auto-
recloser must be able to react to the permanent fault, and on the first reclose and detection
of the permanent fault open the CB’s (and, if required lock out the auto-reclose functionality).
(This is a Closed/Open/Closed/Open, 4 cycle system).
Auto-reclose (AR) schemes are implemented to carry out this duty automatically.
8.1.3 Trip Circuit supervision

The trip circuit supervision shall continuously monitor the trip circuit wiring continuity
whatever the position of the circuit breaker poles.
The MiCOM computers are able to support the 2 diagrams used in Trip Circuit Supervision:
• Trip Circuit Supervision with one Digital Input + external resistor.
+ Uaux
Computer
Protection relay
Vn+
DI-1
Vn-
Vn+
DI-2
Vn-
CB
- Uaux
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FIGURE 6 : TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISION WITH ONE DI

• Trip Circuit Supervision with two Digital Inputs without external resistor.
+ Uaux
Computer
Protection relay
Vn+
DI-1
Vn-
Vn+
DI-2
Vn-
CB
- Uaux
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FIGURE 7 : TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISION WITH TWO DI

8.1.4 Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
To maintain a system voltage supply within given deadband, it is necessary to regulate the
system voltage. The On-line Tap Changing transformer maintains a stable secondary
voltage by selecting appropriate tapping on the secondary transformer windings. Selection
orders are issued from the Voltage Regulation function that continuously monitors the
transformer.
The motors-driven OLTC received the "Raise" and "Lower" control commands from the
Voltage Regulation module. These order change the OLTC position and the transformer
voltage value is adapted to the pre-set required voltage level.
Volt
RateMax
Time
T1 T2 T2
T0
Tap RAISE 1 Tap RAISE 2 Tap RAISE 3

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FIGURE 8 : VOLTAGE REGULATION MANAGEMENT

Automatic Voltage Regulation module also manages:
• Active and reactive compounding in order the maintain the voltage at a remote
location
• Homing in order to adjust a transformer to the voltage of the busbar to which it will be
connected
• Minimisation of circulating current

For each transformer, MiCOM C264/C264C acquires:
• Current, voltage, active and reactive powers of the transformer.
• Electrical topology in order to determine parallel transformers
• Tap Position Indication

The user may set the Automatic Voltage Regulation module:
• Automatic Voltage Regulation On/Off
• Five Target Voltages (5 floating pre-set values)

The Automatic Voltage Regulation module display the specific alarms and indications such
as:
• Substation alarms or indications
− homing On/Off (defined during the configuration phase)
− Target Not Achievable
− Error Log Indication
• Busbar alarms or indications
− Invalid voltage (when different values for parallel transformers)
− Under-voltage or over-voltage
− A circuit breaker or a disconnector in an invalid state in the group
• Transformer alarms or indications
− Hunting
− Tap Position is not the expected one
− I > Overcurrent value
− Bay disconnected (this takes into account power supply fail)
− Bay in local mode
− Invalid voltage, current, MW and MVAR (if configured)

8.2 Fast automation (PSL)

These automations are event-driven : they are calculated each time an input changes (i.e.
there is no cycle time).
Only BI and measurements described are usable as inputs (controls are not).
PSL are logical equations that use the following functions :
AND, OR, XOR, NOT, NAND, NOR operators
“bistable” function
pickup and drop-off timers (from 10 ms to 60 seconds, by step of 10 ms)
BI setting – the system BI is :
• SET if the PSL is TRUE
• RESET if the PSL is FALSE
• INVALID if the PSL is INVALID

Digital Output setting – the DO is :
• closed if the PSL is TRUE
• opened if the PSL is FALSE or INVALID (only in case of permanent DO)

The equations management rules described for interlocking equations apply on PSL.
For the PSL, limits are 256 gates and 1700 logical equations.
I1
& DO1
setting
I2
& DO2
setting
≥1 t
&
BI1
≥1
setting
≥1
I3
≥1
I4
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FIGURE 9 : EXAMPLE OF PSL

PSL configuration is part of PACiS System Configuration Editor
8.3 PLC automation

The MiCOM C264/C264C allows the user to configure specific control sequences or
automations (e.g. switching sequences, busbar transfer, load shedding, GIS-pressure
supervision) during the substation configuration phase.
The Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) or Configurable Automations are entered and build
onto a logic development workbench. A real time kernel that is located in the computer runs
them.
The solution retained for developing control logic programs in the computer is a Soft Logic
package.
The Soft Logic package Workbench is a Host-based software development environment
associated to the System Configurator. It used to create control logic programs.
It is a full-featured set of tools providing:
• Editing
• Code generation
• Simulation
• Debugging
The Soft Logic package supports standard programming languages of the IEC 1131-3:
• Sequential Function Chart, SFC (GRAFCET)

This language can be used with Function Block Diagram (FBD), Ladder Diagram (LD) or
Instruction List (IL) for action and transition descriptions.
• Structured Text, ST
The code generated by the Soft Logic package workbench is uploaded to the computer
target system that runs it.
Control logic
application
code
Soft Logic Target

package hardware
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FIGURE 10 : WORKBENCH AND TARGET

9. USER INTERFACE
MiCOM C264/C264C provides three user interfaces:
• The front Panel
• The Computer Maintenance Tool (CMT)
• The Printer
9.1 Front Panel
The MiCOM C264/C264C front panel exists in two versions:
• A simple FP with LEDs, L/R push-button and the serial link (GHU210 or GHU211)
• A graphical FP with LEDs, L/R push-button, the Local Control Display and the serial
link (GHU200 or GHU201)
LEDs
Key-pad
Local/Remote
Graphical push-button
LCD
RS 232 Serial port
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FIGURE 11 : MiCOM C264C FRONT PANEL (GHU200)

The FP is detachable up to 5 meters from the MiCOM C264/C264C base case using a
specific front panel (GHU220 or GHU221)
13 (for GHU20x) or 12 (for GHU21x) red LED are fully configured by PACIS SCE.
These LED are linked to any Binary information: Single, Double, or Multi Point Status (1
among N) whatever the source of information:
• Computer board input,
• Inner function (Bay control running, AR, synchronisation, mode..),
• IED or UCA2 acquisition,
• PSL or ISAGRAF automation result.

Each LED can have 3 states: on, off, blinking.
Each LED’s state is linked to Data Point state. Usually blinking is reserved for all invalid
states, on for close or set, off for open disable.
The LED itself does not memorise a change of state that lights it on, therefore this feature is
only a state indication not an alarm.
9.1.1 Local Control Display

The Liquid Crystal Display has several kind of screen or panels split in two families protected
by 2 levels of password for action. The first set of panel has bay panels and lists.
Bay panels are graphical representation of an electric bay showing plant items, transformers,
and textual information needed to control the bay (measurements, bay mode, inner closing
function like AR, Synchrocheck).
Lists panels include alarms, events, measurements, and computer status…
The second set of panel is called menu tree. It allows access to settings or suppression of
data point state/value.
The push buttons associated with the graphical LCD allow:
• Navigate between screens or panels,
• Select information
• Enter value or string (including password)
• Send Control (Bay Mode, switch gear, transformer …)

9.1.2 Local/Remote push-button
The Local/Remote push button manage the MiCOM C264/C264C operation modes:
• Local
• Remote
When a control depends on bay mode, it is accepted from front panel when the bay is in
Local mode and from other control points when the bay is in Remote Mode.
Front serial Link
The Front panel RS232 serial link is located under the lower flap.
This serial link is dedicated for maintenance purpose to connect a PC with the MiCOM
C264/C264C maintenance software tools:
• HyperTerminal
• MiCOM S1 (setting IED on LBUS using tunnelling mode)

9.2 Computer Maintenance Tool
CMT is a graphical tool, it gives access to standard commands and secure the basic
maintenance interventions
CMT communicates with C264 on Ethernet in direct addressing mode.
CMT functions are:
• Access to C264 software version and facility to download new software
• Access to C264 databases versions and descriptions and facility to download and
switch new database
• Access to boot parameters and facility to change them
• Access to date and time and facility to change them
• Access to Sequence of events file

9.3 Printer
Some specific events (the events to log are declared in the database) are printed and
chronologically sorted on logbook printers. They are printed with their time stamping and a
complete description (location and event description).
Logbook printers can be connected to SCP operator interface or to a bay level computer.
The printout format, which can be defined by user during the system configuration phase, is
the same across the whole log book printers connected.
A computer does not print information coming from other computers.
9.3.1 Inputs
A computer receives acquisition from various equipment (protection, captors, etc.) and, after
processing, may generate events that have to be printed. These kinds of events are defined
in the database during the configuration phase.
Types of events can be :
• Binary inputs (SP, DP, MP, SI and Groups)
• Tap position indication
• Measurement
• Operator action :
• Log-in and log-off,
• Devices control
• Alarm acknowledgement / clearing

9.3.2 Outputs
The 5 following properties can be printed. Each property is separated from the other by one
blank character The position of each property in the printed line (i.e. position 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5)
is defined in configuration :
Chronology – 1 character : refer to § “SOE events”
TimeStamp – 24 or 26 characters : refer to § “SOE events”
Origin - 67 characters : for BI, TPI, measures, controls and alarms, the origin gives the
access path to the object (refer to § “SOE events”)
ObjectName - 16 characters
ObjectMessage - 16 characters
The Origin, ObjectName and ObjectMessage properties contain different information
depending of the associated event type.
9.3.3 Printer management

9.3.3.1 Header & footer
A header and footer can be printed at each page. They are composed of one line, separated
from the events by a blank line.
Site Name – Computer Name Date / Time

<blank line>
<Log Book>
<blank line>
Page Number
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FIGURE 12 : PAGE FORMAT

The page number is in the range [1..999]. It is reset at 1 after reaching 999 and at each new
day.
The date could have the following format : DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY or YY/MM/DD or
DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY/MM/DD. The time has the following format :
hh:mm:ss.
9.3.3.2 Chronology & time stamp
The printers are managed in a real-time printing mode.
All synchronised information is printed in a chronological order.
Events are printed with their time-stamping and a complete description (location and event
description). The equipment detecting the event does the time-stamping (time-stamping at
source).
9.3.3.3 Printer out of service
If a printer fails, all the messages are stored in a circular buffer
When the buffer is full, any new message replaces the oldest one.
An indication (Printer status) is generated to indicate the printer failure.
9.3.3.4 Circular FIFO management

Before being printed, all information goes into a circular buffer
A latency delay is configured to sort information.
latency
Printers Buffer Length Data flow

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FIGURE 13 : FIFO MANAGEMENT

The size of the buffer is 1000.
When the buffer is full, the oldest information are deleted (300 information suppressed) in
order to have place for new ones.
A specific message is inserted in the buffer to indicate the lost of information, this message
has the following information:
TimeStamp = date of the oldest suppress information
Origin = Name of the computer (configurable)
ObjectName = SUPPRESSED INFOS (configurable)
ObjectMessage = number of lost information
10. RECORDS
Several kinds of records are stored into MiCOM C264.
10.1 Permanent records storage
They are stored on flash disk.
10.1.1 Data storage
All parameters or settings that can be modified via front face LCD are stored in flash disk.
Lists of system information are also stored in the flash disk.
10.1.2 Waveform Recording
MiCOM C264/C264C provides
• Fast Waveform recording which gives access to samples
• Slow wave form which gives access to RMS values

10.1.2.1 Fast Waveform Recording
The inputs for the fast waveform records are up to 4 CT samples and 4 VT samples, and the
values of the selected digital inputs and outputs. Up to 128 digital channels may be captured.
The choice of selected inputs/outputs is defined in configuration.
The waveform recorder provides up to 8 analogue measurements and up to 128 digital
channels for extraction by a remote device.
A maximum of 480 cycles (9,6 seconds at 50 Hz) of measurements samples, with 32
samples per cycle, can be stored, divided in 1, 2, 4 or 8 files saved in flash disk.
A timer channel is also required to provide accurate timing information for each sample. The
delay between each sample is assumed constant over a single cycle.
Number of Files Number of cycles

8 60
4 120
2 240
1 480
The waveform recorder can be triggered by the following events, each of which is user
configurable :
• Changes in state of binary inputs (SP, DP, MP, SI or Groups)
• Changes in state of digital outputs
• Measurement threshold violations
• Operator request
Only one re-trig is allowed : it means that a new trigger can only be accepted after the end of
recording of the current waveform.
Waveform records are stored using COMTRADE 97 binary format.
10.1.2.2 Slow Waveform Recording

The inputs for the slow waveform records are :
• analogue values coming from CT VT calculation (RMS values)
• analogue values coming from AIU boards.
• Digital inputs
• Digital outputs
The slow wave form manages up to 24 analogue and 48 digital values.
Data from CT VT can be chosen among:
• RMS Values of phase voltage
• RMS values of busbar voltage
• RMS values of phase current
• RMS values of residual voltage and current
• Fundamental sequence components
• Active Power
• Reactive Power
• Apparent Power
• Frequency
• Harmonics levels
MiCOM C264 stores at maximum 5000 integrated values as follow:
Number of Files Number of integrated values

1 5000
2 2500
5 1000
10 500
20 250
50 100
The integrated value has duration up to one hour. It is defined in configuration.

For analogue, the stored value is the average value during integrated period.
For digital, the stored value depends also on the average:
If average value > x then the stored value is 1 else it is 0, x is defined in configuration and it
is a value between 0.1 and 0.9.
The slow waveform recorder can be triggered by the following events, each of which is user
configurable :
• Changes in state of binary inputs (SP, DP, MP, SI or Groups)
• Changes in state of digital outputs
• Measurement threshold violations
• Operator request
• Periodically (i.e. every day at 00h00)

10.1.3 Events
All data change or events declared in MiCOM C264/C264C configuration database « To be
logged » are stored in a circular queue.
The event records are available for viewing either via the front panel LCD, via slave protocol
at SCADA level or on CMT equipment. They also can be printed.
Events , following MiCOM C264/C264C configuration, may typically contain the MiCOM
C264/C264C description, the date of the event and the time of the event with an accuracy of
1 ms, plus specific information regarding the causes of the events.
The MiCOM C264/C264C under the following circumstances may create events:
• Changes of state of Binary Inputs (SP, DP, MP, SI, Groups)
• Changes of state of Measurements
• Changes of state and value of Tap Position Indications
• Devices Control actions and acknowledgements.
• Alarm acknowledgement.
The size queue is:
• 200 data for front panel
• 2000 data for CMT
• configurable per slave protocol for SCADA

10.2 Non-permanent data storage

10.2.1 Alarm function
An alarm is a visual annunciation of an event, within the controlled electrical process or
within the system itself, of an event defined during the configuration phase as « to be
alarmed ».
An alarm can be generated by the following events:
• Binary Input (SP, DP, MP, SI, IED input, Groups) state
• Measurement state
• TPI state or value
• Metering state
By configuration, one of the following behaviour is chosen:
Alarm inactive
/ cleared
0
AL+
AL+
Alarm active-
AL- (auto) unacknowledged AL+
AL+ ACK AL-
Alarm active- Alarm inactive-

acknowledged active-
unacknowledged
2 3
AL- ACK
ACK (auto)
Alarm inactive-
acknowledged
CLEAR AL+
4
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FIGURE 14 : EVENT ALARMED ON APPEARANCE ONLY

Alarm inactive
/ cleared
0
AL+ AL+
AL+
Alarm active-
unacknowledged
AL+
1
AL+
AL-
ACK Alarm inactive-

active-
unacknowledged
5
ACK
Alarm active- Alarm inactive-

acknowledged unacknowledged
2 AL- 3
ACK
ACK (auto)
Alarm inactive-
CLEAR acknowledged AL+
4
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FIGURE 15 : EVENT ALARMED ON APPEARANCE AND DISAPPEARANCE

Transition events:
• AL+ alarmed event appearance
• AL- alarmed event disappearance
• ACK operator acknowledgement of the alarm
• CLEAR operator clearing of the alarm

NOTE: In that case « alarmed event disappears (AL-) » means that the
associated data is now in another state which is not alarmed. The time
stamp of the alarm is modified.
Hardware C264/EN HW/B30
MiCOM C264/C264C
HARDWARE
CONTENT
2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION 4
2.1 Concept 4
2.1.1 Components 4
2.1.2 Hardware Overview 5
2.2 MiCOM C264C 6
2.2.1 Hardware presentation 6
2.2.2 Modularity 7
2.2.3 I/O Capabilities 7
2.2.4 Front Back Plane – FBP242 8
2.2.5 Front Panels 8
2.3 MiCOM C264 10
2.3.1 Hardware presentation 10
2.3.2 Modularity 11
2.3.3 I/O Capabilities 11
2.3.4 Front Back Plane – FBP280 11
2.3.5 Front Panels 12
2.4 Coding of board address 13
2.5 Modules description 14
2.5.1 Power auxiliary supply and legacy ports board – BIU241 14
2.5.2 Central Processing Unit and base communications board – CPU260 16
2.5.3 Digital Inputs Unit – DIU200 18
2.5.4 Digital Inputs Unit – DIU210 19
2.5.5 Digital Outputs Unit – DOU200 20
2.5.6 Circuit breaker Control Unit - CCU200 21
2.5.7 Analogue Input Unit – AIU201 22
2.5.8 Analogue Input Unit – AIU210 23
2.5.9 Transducer less Measurements Unit – TMU200 24
2.5.10 Ethernet Switch Unit – SWU200 25
2.5.11 Extended communication Unit – ECU200 32
2.5.12 Extended communication Unit – ECU201 33
2.6 Hardware tropicalisation 33
C264/EN HW/B30 Hardware
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This document is a chapter of MiCOM C264/C264C documentation binders. It describes the
product hardware which is not the commissioning chapter.
2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
2.1 Concept
2.1.1 Components
The MiCOM C264/C264C is based on a modular and scalable architecture to support
dedicated hardware modules adapted to the plant data interfaces.
Each MiCOM C264/C264C rack can be equipped with the following modules:
• BIU241: Basic Interface Unit. This board includes the auxiliary power supply
converter, the watchdog relay, 2 digital outputs/2 digital inputs for computer
redundancy and 2 insulated RS485/RS232 interface.
• CPU260: Central Processing Unit and communications board based on PowerPC

processor
• DSP200: Digital Signal Processing board is the processor board for CT VT calculation.
It is the CPU200 daughter board.
• FBP280: Front BackPlane : bus for 80TE case
• FBP242: Front BackPlane: bus for 40TE case
• DIU200: Digital Inputs Unit each with 16 digital inputs
• DIU210: Digital Inputs Unit each with 16 digital inputs with current-peak and voltages
from 24V to 220V
• DOU200: Digital Outputs Unit each with 10 digital outputs for alarms
• CCU200: Circuit breaker Control Unit each with 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs
• AIU201: Analogue Input Unit each with 4 analogue inputs direct current or voltage
• AIU210: Analogue Input Unit each with 8 analogue inputs direct current
• TMU200: Transducerless Measurements Unit board for direct CT/VT measuring

acquisition with 4 CT and 4 VT
• SWU200: Ethernet SWitch Unit board with 4 electrical links and 0,1 or 2 optical links
• SWR200: Ethernet SWitch for Redundancy board with 4 electrical links and 2 optical
links for a redundancy ring.
• ECU200: Extended Communication Unit board to convert non insulated RS232 into
optical signal
• ECU201: Extended Communication Unit board to convert non insulated RS232 into
insulated RS485 signal
• GHU201 (for C264) or GHU200 (for C264C): Graphical Human machine interface
Unit: Front Panel including 17 LEDs (13 free configurable) + 7 pushbuttons (L/R,
Open, Close, etc) + LCD (resolution of 128 x 128 pixels /16 lines of 21 characters
each) and a keypad at the front plate for local MMI management.
• GHU211 (for C264) or GHU210 (for C264C): Front Panel including 17 LEDs (12 free
configurable) + 1 pushbutton (L/R).
• GHU221 (for C264) or GHU220 (for C264C): Front Face used to connect a detachable
HMI (GHU20x or GHU21x).
2.1.2 Hardware Overview
Watchdog
FBP280 BIU241
or FBP242 (1) Redundancy RS232/RS485/RS422
COM 1 / COM 2
RS232/RS485
Power Supply
Electrical RJ45 link
Ethernet
CPU260 Optical link
(1)
COM 1 / COM 2
DSP200 RS232 ECU20x RS485
(up to 1) RS422
IRIG-B RS232 ECU20x Optical
GHU240
OR
GHU240 GHU240
OR OR
GHU240 GHU240
SWU200 Optical 1 / Optical 2

(up to 1)
Electrical 1 to 4
SWR200 Optical 1 / Optical 2

(up to 1) Mandatory
Optional
Electrical 1 to 4
AIU201/AIU210
(up to 6)
DOU200
(up to 15)
CCU200
(up to 15)
DIU200/DIU210
(up to 15)
TMU200
(up to 1)
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FIGURE 1 : HARDWARE OVERVIEW

2.2 MiCOM C264C

2.2.1 Hardware presentation
The MiCOM C264C mechanical rack has the following features:
• Height: 4 U
• Width: 40 TE
Dimensions of this rack are in the figure below:
FIGURE 2 : MiCOM C264C – RACK SIZE

Case properties:
• Case degree of protection: IP52 in standard
• Front Panel degree of protection: IP52
• Metallic case
2.2.2 Modularity
The MiCOM C264C is available in two case versions allowing flexibility and scalability in the
use of the I/O modules:
FIGURE 3 : MiCOM C264C – REAR PANEL OVERVIEW WITH CTVT
FIGURE 4 : MiCOM C264C – REAR PANEL OVERVIEW WITHOUT CTVT

2.2.3 I/O Capabilities
Inside the Case with CT VT, there are 4 available slots for I/O boards (DIU200, DIU210,
AIU201, AIU210, DOU200 or CCU200) or switch boards (SWU200 or SWR200).
Inside the Case without CT VT, there are 6 available slots for I/O boards (DIU200, DIU210,
2.2.4 Front Back Plane – FBP242

The FBP242 board is the back plane used for the MiCOM C264C.
FIGURE 5 : MiCOM C264C – FBP242 BOARD

2.2.5 Front Panels
2.2.5.1 GHU200
The GHU200 is the front panel with LCD and LEDs used for the MiCOM C264C:
• 17 LEDs (13 free configurable)
• 7 pushbuttons (L/R, Open, Close, etc)
• a keypad at the front plate for local MMI management with 5 pushbuttons
• a LCD (resolution of 128 x 128 pixels /16 lines of 21 characters each)
FIGURE 6 : MiCOM C264C – GHU200 BOARD

2.2.5.2 GHU210
The GHU210 is the front panel with LEDs used for the MiCOM C264C:
• 1 pushbuttons (L/R)

2.2.5.3 GHU220
The GHU220 is the front panel used for the MiCOM C264C. This includes only a RJ11
coupler in order to connect a remote GHU20x or GHU21x.

2.3 MiCOM C264

2.3.1 Hardware presentation
The MiCOM C264 mechanical rack has the following features:
• Height: 4 U
• Width: 80 TE
Dimensions of this rack are in the figure bellow:
FIGURE 9 : MiCOM C264 – FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

Case properties:
• Case degree of protection: IP20 in standard
• Front Panel degree of protection: IP52
• Metallic case
2.3.2 Modularity
The MiCOM C264C is available in two case versions allowing flexibility and scalability in the
use of the I/O modules:
FIGURE 10 : MiCOM C264 – REAR PANEL OVERVIEW WITH CTVT
FIGURE 11 : MiCOM C264 – REAR PANEL OVERVIEW WITHOUT CTVT

2.3.3 I/O Capabilities
Inside the Case with CT VT, there are 14 available slots for I/O boards (DIU200, DIU210,
Inside the Case without CT VT, there are 15 available slots for I/O boards (DIU200, DIU210,
2.3.4 Front Back Plane – FBP280
The FBP280 board is the back plane used for the MiCOM C264.
FIGURE 12 : MiCOM C264 – FBP280 BOARD

2.3.5 Front Panels

2.3.5.1 GHU201
The GHU201 is the front panel with LCD and LEDs used for the MiCOM C264:
• 7 pushbuttons (L/R, Open, Close, etc)
• a keypad at the front plate for local MMI management with 5 pushbuttons
• a LCD (resolution of 128 x 128 pixels /16 lines of 21 characters each)
FIGURE 13 : MiCOM C264 – GHU201 BOARD

2.3.5.2 GHU211
The GHU211 is the front panel with LEDs used for the MiCOM C264:
• 1 pushbuttons (L/R)

2.3.5.3 GHU221
The GHU221 is the front panel used for the MiCOM C264. This includes only a RJ11 coupler
in order to connect a remote GHU20x or GHU21x.
2.4 Coding of board address

Same rule is applicable to all I/O boards (DIU200, DIU210,
AIU201, AIU210, DOU200, and CCU200):
Binary coding on 4 jumpers top down (From 0 to 15)
− Jumper
− missing => 1
− present => 0
Example:
1 0
0 2
0 0
0 8
address =1 address = 10
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NOTE: Two boards of the same type must not have the same address
2.5 Modules description

2.5.1 Power auxiliary supply and legacy ports board – BIU241
This board includes:
• the auxiliary power supply converter
• the watchdog relay (closed if the product is healthy)
• 2 outputs (Normally open contacts) and 2 inputs for redundancy
• 2 insulated interfaces (Port 1: RS232 or RS485, Port 2: RS232, RS422 or RS485).

The power auxiliary supply board is protected against reversal polarity
FIGURE 16 : MiCOM C264 - BIU241 BOARD

The BIU241 board provides two insulated serial links.
This following figure shows how to configure the serial links.
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FIGURE 17 : ZOOM ON BIU JUMPERS

2.5.1.1 Configurable communication Port 1 - RS232/485
The communication link characteristics are:
• full duplex serial protocol
• Transmission rate: 50 to 38400 bps (configurable with PACiS configurator or settable

via GHU20x)
Configuration:
The hardware jumpers arrangement is as follow.
• In RS232 set the jumpers S14, S16 and between S12.1 and S12.3
• In RS485 set the jumpers S13, S15 and between S12.1 and S12.2. It is possible to
end the line with a 124Ω resistor by setting S17. (See CO chapter to know when the
resistor has to be used).
2.5.1.2 Configurable communication Port 2 - RS232/422/485
The communication link characteristics are:
• full duplex serial protocol
• Transmission rate: 50 to 38400 bps (configurable with PACiS configurator or settable

via GHU20x)
Configuration:
The hardware jumpers arrangement is as follow.
• In RS232 set the jumpers S5, S6, S9 and S3
• In RS485 set the jumpers S7, S8, S2. It is possible to end the line with a 124Ω resistor
by setting S11. (See CO chapter to know when the resistor has to be used).
• In RS422 set the jumpers S7, S8, S4 and S2. It is possible to end the line with a 124Ω
resistor by setting the jumpers S10 and S11. (See CO chapter to know when the
resistor has to be used).
2.5.2 Central Processing Unit and base communications board – CPU260

The CPU260 board is based on a PowerPC processor including the 10/100BaseT Ethernet
communication.
Optionally, this board includes the following capabilities:
• One 100BaseF Ethernet port (ST connector)
• Two non insulated RS232 links. The transmission rate must be the same on both links
(values from 50 to 38400 bps (configurable with PACiS configurator or settable via
GHU20x)
• One IRIG-B input
• One daughter board (DSP200) for CTVT management

This board is interfaced with all I/O boards and the front panel.
CPU260 has the following key features:
• 32-bit Power PC-based microprocessor (MPC860DP or MPC860P) clocked at

80 MHz;
• 64 Mbytes Dynamic memory DRAM
• 16 Mbytes Flash memory
• 256 Kbytes static memory SRAM
• Calendar saved
FIGURE 18 : MiCOM C264 - CPU260 BOARD

FIGURE 19 : MiCOM C264 – DSP200 DAUGHTER BOARD ON CPU200

2.5.3 Digital Inputs Unit – DIU200

The Digital Input module provides 16 optically insulated digital inputs.
The capabilities of the DIU200 boards are:
• 16 optically insulated digital inputs
• 1 common contact for 2 inputs
• Protection against reversal polarity
• The digital inputs can be used for single or double status, pulse or digital
measurement input on the same module.
FIGURE 20 : MiCOM C264 - DIU200 BOARD

2.5.4 Digital Inputs Unit – DIU210

The Digital Input module provides 16 optically insulated digital inputs.
The capabilities of the DIU210 boards are:
• The digital inputs can be used for single or double status, pulse or digital
measurement input on the same module.
• All voltages between 24V and 220V DC
• From 48V to 220VDC : High current circulationonsumption inside binary

contactsinputs during a short time (to clean external contacts) : see the current peak
response curve
• With 24Vdc voltage, the high current consumption (>25mA) is permanent
FIGURE 21 : MiCOM C264 - DIU210 BOARD

Current peak response curve
35
30
25
Current (mA)
20
15
10
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Tension (V)
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2.5.5 Digital Outputs Unit – DOU200

The Digital Outputs Unit (DOU200) board provides 10 outputs (10 DO) using integrated
relays.
The DOU200 board capabilities are:
• 8 single pole relays with one normally open (NO) contact
• 2 single pole relays with 1 common for 2 outputs (NO/NC)

A self-monitoring device for the output control chain is provided (address check, state
monitoring)
The +5V voltage is monitored to avoid issuing inadvertent controls.
The digital outputs can be configured in single or double remote control or set point outputs
on the same module.
FIGURE 22 : MiCOM C264 - DOU200 BOARD

2.5.6 Circuit breaker Control Unit - CCU200

The Circuit breaker Control Unit (CCU200) board provides 8 digital inputs (8 DI) and 4
double pole outputs (4 DO) using integrated relays.
The CCU200 provides 8 optically insulated digital inputs.
The digital input (DI) capabilities of the CCU200 boards are:

The digital inputs can be configured in single or double remote signalling inputs on the same
module.
The digital output (DO) capabilities of the CCU200 boards are:
• 4 double pole switching relays with normally open (NO) contacts
• 1 common + and 1 common - contacts per 2 relays

A self-monitoring device for the output control chain is provided (address check, state
monitoring)
The +5V voltage is monitored to avoid issuing inadvertent controls.
The digital outputs can be configured in double remote signalling only.
FIGURE 23 : MiCOM C264 - CCU200 BOARD

2.5.7 Analogue Input Unit – AIU201

The Analogue input module (AIU201) has 4 independent analogue inputs. Each AI can be
configured in voltage or current range individually between.
FIGURE 24 : MiCOM C264 - AIU201 BOARD

2.5.8 Analogue Input Unit – AIU210

The Analogue input module (AIU210) has 8 independent analogue inputs. Each AI can be
configured in current range only.
FIGURE 25 : MiCOM C264 - AIU210 BOARD

2.5.9 Transducer less Measurements Unit – TMU200

The transducers less measurement capabilities are the following:
• 4 measurement Current Transformers (4 CT) inputs
− Transformers have two ranges 1 and 5 amperes
• 4 measurement Voltage Transformers (4 VT) inputs
− Nominal AC voltage (VN): 57.73 Veff to 500 Veff
• Frequency operating range: 50 or 60 Hz ± 10%
FIGURE 26 : MiCOM C264 – TMU200 BOARD

2.5.10 Ethernet Switch Unit – SWU200

This board is an Ethernet switch with 4 electrical links and up to 2 optical links
FIGURE 27 : MiCOM C264 – SWU200 BOARD

Some jumpers are used to adapt the switch to your network :
Factory
N° Open Closed
setting
W1 No watching port 5 Fault watching Port 5 (Fx) Open
W3 Enable more aggressive back- Enable less aggressive back-off Open
off
W4 Max length is 1536 byte Enable enforce the max frame Open
length for VLAN is 1522
W5 Enable half duplex back Disable half duplex back pressure Open
pressure
W6 Continue sending frame Enable to drop frame after 16 Open
regardless of number of collisions
collisions
W7 Enable flow control Disable flow control Closed
W8 No priority reserve Enable 6KB priority buffer reserved Closed
W9 Half duplex for port 5 (Fx) Full duplex for port 5(Fx) Closed
W10 Unlimited broadcast frames Enable 5% broadcast frame allowed Open
W11 Half duplex for port 6 (Fx) Full duplex for port 6 (Fx) Closed
W12 Enable 802.1p selected by Enable 802.1p field for all port Closed
EEPROM
W13 Share buffers up to 512 Enable equal amount of buffers per Open
buffers on a single port port (113 buffers)
OPEN CLOSE
Port 6
W12
Port 5 (optional)
LED1
LED2
LED3 Port 4
LED4
LED5
Port 3
LED6
W13
W4 Port 2
W3
W5
W6 W8
W7 W9
W10 W1 Port 1
W11
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The optical link are monitored. If one comes down
Components side Pin State
1 Open
2 Common
1 2 3 3 Close
Close if default
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Ethernet Redundant Switch– SWR200

This board is an Ethernet switch with 4 electrical links and 2 optical links for a redundancy
ring.
FIGURE 28 : MiCOM C264 – SWR200 BOARD
L1 L2
Fx1
Rp
J1
J3 Es
Rs
L5 L6 L7 L8 J2
L3 L4 Ep
J6-1
L9 L10 L11 L12 J6-4 1_
J7-1
S4 2_
J4
J7-7
3_
J9
J8-1
L13 L14 L15 L16 4_
J8-6
J5
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Some jumpers are used to adapt the switch to your network :
Factory
N° Open Closed
setting
S4 Open
J7-1 Board address bit 1 = 1 Board address bit 1 = 0 Close
Address of the board :

Each board on the ring has a specific address. Each address must be single and included
between 1 and 127.
The address is equal to the sum of the « open bits ».
At the beginning address = 0
If J7-1 = open address = address + 1 if not address = address + 0
Example :
Address = 0
J7-1 = open address = address + 1
J7-3 = close address = address + 0
Address = 11
OPEN CLOSE
Internal LED:
Some LED are used to indicate the state of the links.
The table below indicates the function of each LED :
LED
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
number
L1 Receive RpEs
L2 Link RpEs
L3 Receive RsEp
L4 Link RsEp
L5 Link and activity port 1 Off : no connection
Green : link
Green + blink : link + activity
L6 Link and activity port 2 «
L9 Speed port 1 Off : 10Mbps Green : 100Mbps
L10 Speed port 2 «
L11 Speed port 3 «
L12 Speed port 4 «
L13 Address board bit 0 Only the first 4 bits are visualized
L14 Address board bit 1 «
L17 Number of repeter detected on the ring bit 0 Only the first 4 bits are visualized
L18 Number of repeter detected on the ring bit 1 «
Fault signal output:

The optical ring is monitored. If one link come down the default is announced by the
contacts:
Components side Pin State
1 Default Rp-Es
2 Common
1 2 3 3 Default Rs-Ep
Close if default
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Switch management:
It is possible to manage the switch with the MDIO bus (J6)
Sub D 25 male
J2
8
1 9
MDC 2
3 11
4 18
19
20
21
22
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Ethernet cable type

Use data quality twisted pair shielded cable rated category 5 with standard RJ45 connectors.
The maximum cable length for 10/100BaseT(x) is typically 100 meters.
Ethernet Optical Fibre
The FO cable are connected to the corresponding FO elements. The connector type for the
multi mode fibre or single mode is ST.
Fibre Optic budget calculations
Optical power is expressed in Watts. However, the common unit of power measure is the
dBm and defined by the following equation: Power (dBm) = 10 log Power (mW) / 1 mW.
The following example shows the calculation of the maximum range for various types of
fibres
SWR200 SWR200
1
SWR200 SWR200
Patch Patch
Panel Panel
SWR200 SWR200
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Fibre type Multi mode Single mode

62,5/125 micron 9/125 micron
Power coupled into - 19 dBm - 15 dBm
fiber
sensitivity - 31 dBm - 34 dBm
Example 1 : between two repeaters
Link budget 12 dB 19 dB
Connector loss (2) 0,8 dB 0,8 dB
Safety Margin 4 dB 4 dB
Allowed link attenuation 6,4 dB 13,4 dB
Typical cable attenuation 1 dB/km 0,4 dB/km
Maximum range 6,4 km 33 km
Example 2 : between two repeaters via patch panel
Link budget 12 dB 19 dB
Connector loss (6) 0,8 dB 0,8 dB
Patch loss (2) 2 dB 1 dB
Safety Margin 4 dB 4 dB
Allowed link attenuation -0,8 dB 8,2 dB
Typical cable attenuation 1 dB/km 0,4 dB/km
Maximum range 0 20 km
The values given above are only approximate ones. Always use cable and connector losses
as specified by the manufacturer.
2.5.11 Extended communication Unit – ECU200

This is an additional module plugged on DB9 connector of the CPU board. This module
converts non-insulated RS232 into optical signal.
There is a jumper onto ECU200.
When the jumper is set, light is sent for the “1” level.
When the jumper is not set, light is sent for the “0” level.
For IEC870-5-103 standard, there is no jumper. Otherwise, set the jumper.
FIGURE 29 : MiCOM C264 – ECU200 MODULE

2.5.12 Extended communication Unit – ECU201

This is an additional module plugged on DB9 connector of the CPU board. This module
converts non-insulated RS232 into insulated RS485/RS422.
There is a jumper onto ECU201.
RS422 conversion: Set the jumper.
RS485 conversion: no jumper.
The indication on the module is as follows:
TA (+)
TB (-)
Ground
RA (+)
RB (-)
In RS422 Mode, TA (+), TB(-), RA (+) and RA (-) are used.
In RS485 Mode, only TA (+), TB (-)- are used.
FIGURE 30 : MiCOM C264 – ECU201 MODULE

2.6 Hardware tropicalisation
In option, the MiCOM C264/C264C hardware is available in a tropicalised version.
In this case, each board is covered by a dedicated varnish.
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Connections C264/EN CO/B30
MiCOM C264/C264C
CONNECTIONS
CONTENT
2. CONNECTOR BLOCKS 4
2.1 I/O Connector Block 4
2.2 CT/VT Connector Block 5
2.3 Serial communications connections 6
2.4 Optical communications connections 7
2.5 Ethernet-based communications connections 8
3. FITTING CAUTION 9
3.1 Earthing 9
3.2 Cable fitting 9
4. CONNECTION DIAGRAMS FOR EACH I/O BOARDS 12

4.1 Power auxiliary supply and legacy ports board – BIU241 12
4.2 Central Processing Unit – CPU260 14
4.3 Digital Inputs module – DIU200 15
4.4 Digital Inputs module – DIU210 16
4.5 Digital Outputs module – DOU200 19
4.6 Circuit breaker Control Unit - CCU200 21
4.7 Analogue Input module – AIU201 23
4.8 Analogue Input module – AIU210 25
4.9 Transducerless Measurements Unit module –TMU200 27
4.10 Front panel 29
C264/EN CO/B30 Connections
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This document is a chapter of MiCOM C264/C264C documentation binders. It describes the
connectors of the product IOs connectors and the connection diagrams of each I/O boards.
2. CONNECTOR BLOCKS
2.1 I/O Connector Block
All the I/O connection uses a standard type of connector block with a 24-way and 5.08 mm
pitch.
The I/O connector block characteristics are the following:
Parameter Value
Continuous rating 10 A
Connection method Screw M3
Cable size 2.5 mm2
Connection pitch 5,08 mm
Isolation to other terminal and to earth 300 V basic insulation
Standards UL, CSA
TABLE 1 : I/O CONNECTOR BLOCKS
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
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FIGURE 1 : SAMPLE OF FEMALE CONNECTOR

NOTE: The connector is fixed with 2 screws M3 located on both vertical sides
of the connector.
2.2 CT/VT Connector Block

MiCOM C264 uses a standard MiDOS 28 connector block for transformer connection.
CT connection has 2 dual terminal groups, this allows dual rated transformer (1A/5A). Each
group has shorting contact to allow disconnection of CTs without damage.
The CT/VT connector block characteristics are the following:
Parameter Value
VT connection
3 second rating 30 A
30 ms rating 250 A
Cable size 2 * 2.5 mm2
CT connection
Cable size 2 * 2.5 mm2 / 1 * 4 mm2
TABLE 2 : CT/VT CONNECTOR BLOCK
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
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FIGURE 2 : STANDARD MIDOS 28 CONNECTOR

NOTE: The connector is fixed to the rack with 4 Phillips screws M4; 2 are
located on the top part and 2 on the bottom part.
2.3 Serial communications connections

For a RS485 or RS422 serial communication interface a termination resistor has to be
connected at each extremity of the bus.
If the IEDs or remote equipment's (like Control Centre, printer, etc) are located at a long
distance (>10 m for RS232, >100 m for RS422 and >1000 m for RS485) from the
communication equipment or if the cables run through a noisy area then optical
communication should be used.
For both RS422 and RS485, the cable should be terminated at each end with a 120 ohm
resistor or the resistance of the BIU board can be used.
MiCOM C264 (Slave) (Slave) (Slave)

Rear panel Relay or IED Relay or IED Relay or IED
RS485 connector
Rx Tx Gnd Rx Tx Gnd Rx Tx Gnd Rx Tx Gnd
120 Ohms 120 Ohms
Earthing Earthing
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FIGURE 3 : EXAMPLE OF RS485 CONNECTIONS

There must be no more than two wires connected to each terminal, this ensures that a
“Daisy Chain or “straight line” configuration is used
MiCOM C264 (Slave) (Slave) (Slave)

Relay or IED Relay or IED Relay or IED
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FIGURE 4 : DAISY CHAIN CONNECTION

NOTE: The “Daisy Chain or “straight line” configuration is recommended and
the correct way to construct fieldbus.
MiCOM C264 MiCOM C264 (Slave) (Slave) (Slave)

Relay or IED Relay or IED Relay or IED
(Slave) (Slave) (Slave) (Slave)

Relay or IED Relay or IED Relay or IED Relay or IED
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FIGURE 5 : STAR NETWORK OR NETWORK WITH TEES – WRONG CONNECTIONS

NOTE: A “Star” or a network with “Stubs (Tees)” is not recommended as
reflections within the cable may result in data corruption.
Wiring recommendation for RS422

Master (c264) Slave(IED)
TA(+) R+
TB(-) R-
RA(+) T+
RB(-) T-
2.4 Optical communications connections
WARNING OF LASER RAYS!

Non–observance of the following measure can result in death, personal injury or substantial
property damage.
Do not look directly into the fibre-optic elements!
Signals transmitted via optical fibres are unaffected by interference. The fibres guarantee
electrical isolation between the connections.
If electrical to optical converters are used, they must have management of character idle
state capability (for when the fibre optic cable interface is "Light off").
2.5 Ethernet-based communications connections

The Ethernet-based communication available in the MiCOM C264 works in full duplex mode,
using either fibre optic media (ST connector) or 4 pair twisted cable.
Only the cable insulated category 5 (FTP: Foil Twisted Pair) or insulated (STP -
Shielded Twisted Pairs) with RJ45 connectors must be used.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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FIGURE 6 : RJ45 CONNECTOR

Only pins N°1, 2, 3 and 6 is used in RJ45 Ethernet 10/100BaseTX.
The norm is:
1 = white / orange
2 = orange
3 = white / green
4 = blue (non used)
5 = white / blue (non used)
6 = green
7 = white / brown (non used)
8 = brown (non used)
The RJ45 connector when seen face on, flat side on bottom, side tab on top, then pin 1 is on
the left and pin 8 on the right.
3. FITTING CAUTION
3.1 Earthing
MiCOM C264/C264C must be connected to the earth according to the EN60950 - 2.5.11
electrical safety standard using the Earthing terminals located on the rear panel.
The screw terminal diameter is 5 mm. A washer and a crimp connector are also provided.
The earth wire must be as short as possible. All cautions have to be taken to ensure the best
electrical conductivity, particularly the contact quality, stainless conductor. The impedance
between the MiCOM C264/C264C Earthing terminal and the Earth must be less than 10 mΩ
under 12 Volt, 100 Hz.
Good conductor surface
Hold tight the cable
Copper cable at
least 5 mm
diameter
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FIGURE 7 : EARTHING CABLE EXAMPLE

3.2 Cable fitting
It is recommended to use cables (0.8 mm2) as following:
• Screened multi-strand cable has to be used for digital input-output signals. The screen
is connected to the earth by two cable ends.
• Screened and twisted pair has to be used for analogue input-output signals. The
screen is connected to the earth by the end of Bay Module side.
• One or two screened and twisted pairs have to be used for lower communication
signals. The screen is connected to the earth by two cable ends.
It is recommended to group cables and fit them as near as possible to an earth plan or to an
element of an earth wire-mesh.
First example: MiCOM C264/C264C fitted without metallic cubicle.
Mechanical Earth
MiCOM C264 - Rear panel
Mechanical Earth
Power sypply cables to stick to earthing plan

Signal cables to stick to earthing plan
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FIGURE 8 : FIRST EXAMPLE OF EARTHING PLAN

Second example: MiCOM C264/C264C fitted in a metallic cubicle with other devices
Metallic cubicle
Other device
Earthing braid as
short as possible
Earth Earth
Earth Earth
Stick as near as
Stick as near as
possible to the MiCOM C264 possible to the
cubicle metallic
or other device cubicle metallic
surface
surface
Earth
Auxiliary power
Earth
Digital boundary
connector
Power Analogue
connector boundary
connector
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FIGURE 9 : SECOND EXAMPLE OF CABLE FITTING

4. CONNECTION DIAGRAMS FOR EACH I/O BOARDS

4.1 Power auxiliary supply and legacy ports board – BIU241
This board includes the auxiliary power supply converter, the watchdog relay, 2 inputs
/outputs for computer redundancy and 2 legacy ports (Ports N°1 / N°2).
The factory settled possibilities for the two insulated base legacy ports are:
Case Port N°1 Port N°2

1 RS232 RS232
2 RS485 RS232
3 RS232 RS422
4 RS485 RS422
5 RS232 RS485
6 RS485 RS485
TABLE 3 : BASE LEGACY PORTS (PORTS N°1 / N°2) - CAPABILITIES

Connector description:
Pin n° Signal
1 Redundancy relay 2 - NO contact
2 Redundancy relay - common 1-2
3 Redundancy relay 1 - NO contact
4 Watchdog relay - NO contact
5 Watchdog relay - NC contact
6 Watchdog relay - common
7 Redundancy input - 1+
8 Redundancy input - common 1 / 2
9 Redundancy input - 2+
10
11
12 RS232: RxD RS485 : B - Port 1
13 GND - Port 1
14 RS232: TxD RS485 : A - Port 1
15 GND - Port 2
16 RS232: CTS - Port 2
17 RS232: RxD RS485 B RS422: TB - Port 2
18 RS232: TxD RS485 A RS422: TA - Port 2
19 RS232: RTS RS422: RB - Port 2
20 RS422: RA - Port 2
21 RS232: DCD - Port 2
22 Voltage input: Gnd Gnd
23 Voltage input: AC/DC (+)
24 Voltage input: AC/DC (•)
TABLE 4 : BIU241 BOARD - CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

Block diagram:
Power auxiliary supply BIU241

and legacy ports
board
PIN
Output relays
1 O2
2
3 O1
4 Watchdog
5
6
7 VIN VIN
+ +
- DI1 - DI2
8 - -
9
10
11 RS232/
12 RXD / TB RS485 Serial
13 GND
link 1
14 TXD / TA
#
15
GND
16 RS232/
CTS
17 RS422
RXD / TB Serial
18 TXD / TA RS485
RTS / RB link 2
19
RA #
20 DCD
21
22
V aux Power
23 +
24 - supply
-
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FIGURE 10 : BIU241 BOARD – BLOCK DIAGRAM

4.2 Central Processing Unit – CPU260

In base, this board includes the 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface (RJ45 connector).
Optionally, this board includes:
• The 100BaseF Ethernet interface (ST connector),
• The IRIG-B interface,
• Two non-insulated RS232 interfaces (DB9 male connector)

The external modules ECU200/ECU201 convert non-insulated RS232 into optical
link/insulated RS485 or RS422.
The DB9 connectors description:
1 CD
2 RX
3 TX
4 5V ( for ECU20x supply)
5 ground
6 Not used
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 Not used
Connector DB 9
5
1
6 9
1
5
9 6
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FIGURE 11 : OPTIONAL LEGACY PORTS (PORTS N°3 / N°4) - DESCRIPTION

The ECU201 module has a 5 wires female connector.
1 TA (+)
2 TB (-)
3 Ground
4 RA (+)
5 RB (-)
TABLE 5 : ECU201 - DESCRIPTION

For RS422 connection : TA(+), TB(-), RA(+), RB(-) are used. Jumper S1 must be set
For RS485 connection: only TA(+) and TB(-), are used. Jumper S1 must not be set.
4.3 Digital Inputs module – DIU200

The Digital Input module (DIU200) provides 16 optically insulated digital inputs (with 1
common for 2DI).
The DIU200 board is equipped with a 24-way 5.08 mm pitch connector.
Pin N°. Signal

1 Digital Input 1+
2 Digital Input 2+
3 Common Digital Input 1 / 2
4 Digital Input 3+
5 Digital Input 4+
7 Digital Input 5+
8 Digital Input 6+
10 Digital Input 7+
11 Digital Input 8+
13 Digital Input 9+
14 Digital Input 10+
TABLE 6 : DIU200 BOARD - CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

Block diagram:
Digital Input Unit DIU210

board
PIN Signal inputs
1 VIN VIN
+ DI1 + DI2
- -
2 - -
3
4 VIN VIN
+ DI3 + DI4
- -
5 - -
7 VIN VIN
+ DI5 + DI6
- -
8 - -
10 VIN VIN
+ DI7 + DI8
- -
11 - -
12
13 VIN VIN
+ +
-
DI9 -
DI10
14 - -
15
16 VIN VIN
+ DI11 + DI12
- -
17 - -
18
19 VIN VIN
+ DI13 + DI14
- -
20 - -
21
22 VIN VIN
+ DI15 + DI16
- -
23 - -
24
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FIGURE 12: DIU200 BOARD – BLOCK DIAGRAM

NOTE: Different types of DIU200 boards, depending on the wetting voltage
for the DI points, exist in the MiCOM C264/C264C catalogue. Special
caution is on the wetting voltage for the DI, there is no hardware
disabusing on the connector.
Range: Version A01 for 24VDC, A02 for 48/60 VDC, A03 for 110/125VDC
and A03 for 220 VDC
4.4 Digital Inputs module – DIU210

The Digital Input module (DIU210) provides 16 optically insulated digital inputs (with 1
common for 2DI).
The DIU210 board is equipped with a 24-way 5.08 mm pitch connector.
Pin N°. Signal

1 Digital Input 1+
2 Digital Input 2+
4 Digital Input 3+
5 Digital Input 4+
7 Digital Input 5+
8 Digital Input 6+
10 Digital Input 7+
11 Digital Input 8+
13 Digital Input 9+
TABLE 7 : DIU210 BOARD - CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

Block diagram:
Digital Input Unit DIU210

board
PIN Signal inputs
1 VIN VIN
+ DI1 + DI2
- -
2 - -
3
4 VIN VIN
+ DI3 + DI4
- -
5 - -
7 VIN VIN
+ DI5 + DI6
- -
8 - -
10 VIN VIN
+ DI7 + DI8
- -
11 - -
12
13 VIN VIN
+ +
-
DI9 -
DI10
14 - -
15
16 VIN VIN
+ DI11 + DI12
- -
17 - -
18
19 VIN VIN
+ DI13 + DI14
- -
20 - -
21
22 VIN VIN
+ DI15 + DI16
- -
23 - -
24
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FIGURE 13: DIU210 BOARD – BLOCK DIAGRAM

NOTE: There is only one type of DIU210 board, including all wetting voltages
between 24 and 220V AC/DC
4.5 Digital Outputs module – DOU200

The Digital Outputs Unit (DOU200) board provides 10 outputs (10 DO) using relays.
The DOU200 board is equipped with a 24-way 5.08 mm pitch connector.
Pin N°. Signal

1 Digital output 1 +
2 Digital output 1 -
17 NC
18 NC
19 Digital output 9 – NO contact
20 Digital output 9 – NC contact
21 Common Digital output 9
22 Digital output 10 – NO contact
23 Digital output 10 – NC contact
24 Common Digital output 10
TABLE 8 : DOU200 BOARD - CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

Block diagram:
D igital Output U nit DOU200

board
PIN Signal outputs
1
2 DO 1
3
4 DO 2
5
6 DO 3
7
8 DO 4
9
10 DO 5
11
12 DO 6
13
14 DO 7
15
16 DO 8
17
18
19
20
DO 9
21
22
23
DO 10
24
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FIGURE 14 : DOU200 BOARD – BLOCK DIAGRAM

4.6 Circuit breaker Control Unit - CCU200

The Circuit breaker Control Unit (CCU200) board provides 8 digital inputs (8 DI with one
common for 2DI) and 4 double pole outputs (4 DO) using integrated relays.
The DOU200 board is equipped with a 24-way 5.08 mm pitch connector.
Pin N°. Signal

1 Digital Input 1+
2 Digital Input 2+
4 Digital Input 3+
5 Digital Input 4+
7 Digital Input 5+
8 Digital Input 6+
10 Digital Input 7+
11 Digital Input 8+
13 Digital Output 1 B
14 Digital Output 1 A
15 Common Digital Output 1 - 2 A
18 Common Digital Output 1 - 2 B
21 Common Digital Output 3 – 4 A
24 Common Digital Output 3 - 4 B
TABLE 9 : CCU200 BOARD - CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

Block diagram:
Circuit breaker CCU 200

Control Unit
board
PIN Digital Inputs
1 +
VIN
+
VIN
DI1 DI2
- -
2 - -
3
4 VIN VIN
+ DI3 + DI4
- -
5 - -
6
7 VIN VIN
+ DI5 + DI6
- -
8 - -
9
10 VIN VIN
+ DI7 + DI8
- -
11 - -
12
13
Digital Outputs
14 B
CO 1
15 A
16 A
17 B CO 2
18
19
20 B
CO 3
21 A
22 A
23 B CO 4
24
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FIGURE 15 : CCU200 BOARD – BLOCK DIAGRAM

NOTE: Different types of CCU200 boards, depending on the wetting voltage
for the DI points, exist in the MiCOM C264/C264C catalogue. Special
caution is on the wetting voltage for the DI, there is no hardware
disabusing on the connector.
Range: Version A01 for 24VDC, A02 for 48/60 VDC, A03 for 110/125VDC
and A03 for 220 VDC
4.7 Analogue Input module – AIU201

The Analogue input module (AIU201) provides 4 independent Analogue inputs (4AI).
The AIU201 board is equipped with a 24-way 5.08 mm pitch connector.
Pin N°. Signal

1 Analogue Input 1+ (voltage)
2 Analogue Input 1-(voltage)
3 Analogue Input 1+(current)
4 Analogue Input 1-(current)
5 Insulated Ground 1
6 Ground
12 Ground
18 Ground
24 Ground
TABLE 10 : AIU201 BOARD - CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

Block diagram:
Analogue Input U nit AIU210

board
PIN Signal inputs
1 + U
2 - mA AI 5
#
3 + U
4 - mA AI 1
#
5 Insulated
GND
6
GND
7 + U
8 - mA AI 6
#
9 + U
10 - mA AI 2
#
11 Insulated
GND
12
GND
13 + U
14 - mA AI 7
#
15 + U
16 - mA AI 3
#
17 Insulated
GND
18
GND
19 + U
20 - mA AI 8
#
21 + U
22 - mA AI 4
#
23 Insulated
GND
24
GND
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FIGURE 16 : AIU201 BOARD – BLOCK DIAGRAM

4.8 Analogue Input module – AIU210

The Analogue input module (AIU210) provides 8 independent Analogue inputs (8AI).
The AIU210 board is equipped with a 24-way 5.08 mm pitch connector.
Pin N°. Signal

1 Analogue Input 5+ (current)
2 Analogue Input 5-( current)
6 Ground
12 Ground
18 Ground
24 Ground
TABLE 11 : AIU210 BOARD - CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

Block diagram:
Analogue Input U nit AIU210

board
PIN Signal inputs
1 + U
2 - mA AI 5
#
3 + U
4 - mA AI 1
#
5 Insulated
GND
6
GND
7 + U
8 - mA AI 6
#
9 + U
10 - mA AI 2
#
11 Insulated
GND
12
GND
13 + U
14 - mA AI 7
#
15 + U
16 - mA AI 3
#
17 Insulated
GND
18
GND
19 + U
20 - mA AI 8
#
21 + U
22 - mA AI 4
#
23 Insulated
GND
24
GND
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FIGURE 17 : AIU210 BOARD – BLOCK DIAGRAM

4.9 Transducerless Measurements Unit module –TMU200

The Transducerless Measurements Unit module (TMU200) provides 4 transducerless
voltage inputs (VT) and 4 transducerless current inputs (CT).
The TMU200 board is equipped with a standard MiDOS 28 connector (see Figure 2:
Standard MiDOS 28 connectors).
Pin N°. Signal

1 Current Input 5A - N1
2 Current Input 5A – N2
5 Current Input 5A – C1
9 Current Input 5A – B1
13 Current Input 5A – A1
17 NC
18 NC
19 NC
20 NC
21 Voltage Input – U1
22 Voltage Input – U2
23 Voltage Input – V1
24 Voltage Input – V2
25 Voltage Input – W1
26 Voltage Input – W2
27 Voltage Input – N1
28 Voltage Input – N2
TABLE 12 : TMU200 BOARD - CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

Block diagram:
Transducerless 1A Transducerless 5A
Current and Voltage TMU 200 Current and Voltage TMU 200
U nit board U nit board
Transducerless Transducerless
current inputs current inputs
PIN PIN
N1
1 2 1 2 N2
N1
3 4 N2 3 4
C1
5 6 5 6 C2
C1
7 8 C2 7 8
B1
9 10 9 10 B2
B1
11 12 B2 11 12
A1
13 14 13 14 A2
A1
15 16 A2 15 16
17 18 17 18
Transducerless Transducerless
voltage inputs voltage inputs
19 20 19 20
U1 U1
21 22 U2 21 22 U2
V1 V1
23 24 V2 23 24 V2
W1 W1
25 26 W2 25 26 W2
N1 N1
27 28 N2 27 28 N2
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FIGURE 18 : CT/VT BOARD – BLOCK DIAGRAM

4.10 Front panel

The front panel includes a non-insulated RS232 interface dedicated for maintenance and
settings.
The properties of the serial link (DB9 female connector) for the maintenance dialogue are:
• Baud rate: 19200
• Databits: 8
• Parity: No
• Stop bit: 1
• Control Xon/Xoff
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
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FIGURE 19 : FRONT PANEL CONNECTOR VIEW
Pin N°. Signal

1 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) – input
2 Receive Data (RxD) – input
3 Transmit data (TxD) – output
4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) – output
5 Signal Ground (SG) - 0V
6 Data Set Ready (DSR) – input
7 Ready To Send (RTS) – input
8 Clear To Send (CTS) – input
9 NC
TABLE 13 : FRONT PANEL - CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

MiCOM C264C Front panel:
RS232 port: This serial port is

dedicated to a PC for
Tunnelling.
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FIGURE 20 : MiCOM C264C FRONT PANEL

Human Interface C264/EN HI/B30
MiCOM C264/C264C
HUMAN INTERFACE
CONTENT
2. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 4

2.1 Front Panel Overview 4
2.1.1 LED’s management 5
2.1.2 General display management 7
2.1.3 Language support 8
2.1.4 Time and date displaying 8
2.1.5 Bay panels 9
2.1.6 Events panel 14
2.1.7 Faults panel 16
2.1.8 Alarms panel 16
2.1.9 Disturbance records panel 17
2.1.10 Configuration panel 18
2.1.11 Display of binary input information 22
2.1.12 Display of binary output information 23
2.1.13 Menu tree 23
2.1.14 Controls 24
2.1.15 Password management 28
C264/EN HI/B30 Human Interface
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This document is a chapter of MiCOM C264 documentation binders. It describes the User
Interface (coded HI for Human Interface) of this computer.
• All the important data for system management are read out from local display,
including the main settings, and controls are ordered from local display keypad.
2. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

2.1 Front Panel Overview
The MiCOM C264/C264C front panel exists in two versions:
• A simple FP with LEDs, L/R push-button and the serial link ( GHU21x)
• A graphical FP with LEDs, L/R push-button, the Local Control Display and the serial
link ( GHU20x)
LEDs
Key-pad
Local/Remote
Graphical push-button
LCD
RS 232 Serial port
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FIGURE 1 : MiCOM C264C FRONT PANEL (GHU20X)

The FP is detachable up to 5 meters from the MiCOM C264/C264C base case using a
specific front panel (GHU22x)
From the graphical panel, the operator can
Control:
• circuit breaker (open, close),
• disconnecting switch (open, close),
• transformer (raise, lower, go to min, go to max),
• generic command (start, stop or open/close),
• setpoint
• Bay mode (local/remote),
• Computer mode (operational, test, maintenance),
• counters value
Switch the database,
Modify Settings by menu tree,
Acknowledge and clear alarms,
Suppress datapoints
Display:
• Device position
• Alarms list
• Disturbance record
• Configuration
• Events list
• Fault list
• Measurements, counter, and TPI
• Physical binary input/output,
• Status information
• Bay mode (local/remote, SBMC)
• Bypass indications
• Setting points
• Board state
• IED state
Activate LED depending on datapoint status
2.1.1 LED’s management
The first 5 LEDs indicate the MiCOM C264/C264C status information. The LEDs indicate
from top to down:
LED id Colour LED on LED slow LED fast blinking LED off
blinking
1 Red There is at least one There is at least Not used There is
major fault (hardware, one minor fault no fault
database) (I/O board,
communication to
IEDs, …)
2 Yellow All the alarms are All alarms There is at least There is
acknowledged, but displayed in the one not no alarm.
there is at least one alarm panel are acknowledged
alarm still active. inactive and alarm displayed in
acknowledged the alarm panel
NOTE: When the
alarm disappears, the
LED returns
automatically to OFF
3 Yellow Computer in service Computer in Computer in test Computer
maintenance in reboot
4 Green Power up is present Not used Not used Power up
is out
5 (Fixed Red All bays managed by Bays managed by Not used All bays
only for the computer are in the computer are managed
without LOCAL mode not in the same by the
LCD panel: control mode computer
GHU2x1) are in
REMOTE
A minor fault is a fault causing only the non-availability of a part of the functionality
Phenomenon LED status Possible reason Way to solve

Functions like All LEDs are OFF The cable between Verify the connection
communication, CPU and GHU2xx, or between CPU or
automation, printing are GHU2xx itself is not GHU2xx.
well operating and the operational
If connection is OK
watch dog on BIU (see
and the problem is
chapter C264/EN CO)
not already solved
is SET.
then change the
GHU2xx board.
The supply is ON and All LEDs are OFF Problem with BIU Replace BIU board or
the watch dog on BIU board or CPU board CPU board.
(see chapter C264/EN
CO) is RESET.
C264 is not running or LED1 ON Incoherent database Download a coherent
not fully operational database
Hardware fault Go in Fault panel and
Board panel to
determine the faulty
board and change it.
C264 is not fully LED1 is blinking A IED is disconnected Go into IED panel to
operational determine the
disconnected IED and
verify the cable, the
BIU configuration, the
communication
parameters inside the
PACiS configurator,
the communication
parameters inside the
relay.
The printer is Go into Fault panel
disconnected and verify that paper
is available, the
printer is switch ON,
the printer cable.
A problem about clock Go into Fault panel
synchronisation and verify that the
external clock is
switch ON, the
external clock is
connected to the
antenna, the external
clock is connected to
the C264.
A problem about PLC Go into Fault panel
(ISaGRAF) and connect the
ISaGRAF workbench
to the C264. Verify
the behaviour of the
PLC.
The 12 other LED’s are freely configurable : they can be attached to a datapoint.
Furthermore, the datapoint state is displayed through a led state : on, off, slow blinking, fast
blinking.
For a Single Point, the Set / Reset / Invalid (i.e. all other states) can be attached to a led. For
a Double Point, the Open / Close / Invalid (i.e. all other states) can be attached to a led.
2.1.2 General display management

The computer local HMI is composed of several “panels” and one “menu tree”. The panels
allow to display information, the menu tree allows to display and modify computer settings.
There are 8 main groups of panels, each group can have several kind of panel.
The key ! allows to display the next panel, the key " allows to display the
previous one.
From each panel, the key # allows the menu tree access.
The keys $ % and allows to access to the different panels of a group.
List of panel groups

Group 1 : graphical – one or two panels for each bay with sub panel for :
• Measurement, counter and TPI
• Single, double and multiple datapoints status
• controls
Group 2 : alarm - one panel to display the alarm list and allow acknowledgement and
clearing
Group 3 : event - one panel to display the event list
Group 4 : fault - one panel to display the fault list
Group 5 : disturbance - one panel to display the header of the disturbance file
Group 6 : computer information - one panel to display general information, one panel to
display the boards state, one panel to display the IEDs state
Group 7 : physical - one panel to display the state of the physical inputs, one panel to
display the state of the physical outputs
GBP 1 alarm event fault disturbance service input
GBP 2 board output
IED
GBP 12
Panel accessible in Maintenance mode
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FIGURE 2 : GROUPS MANAGEMENT

From any panel, an help panel is accessible using the key & . From this panel, a new
press on help key allows to display the graphical panel of the first bay in active mode or the
service panel in maintenance mode.
2.1.3 Language support
The displaying on the LCD supports 2 languages that are chosen during configuration
phase. A parameter in the menu tree allows to switch between both languages.
2.1.4 Time and date displaying
Local HMI displays time, date and state of time and date of the computer.
Time : time of day is displayed in all the panels of the LCD. For each panel, time of day is
displayed in the first line of the panel.
The displaying format of the time is THH:MM:SS where T is the time state, HH the hour (0
to 23), MM the minutes (00 to 59) and SS the seconds (0 to 59).
12 characters 1 char 8 characters
P A N E L _ N A M E T H H : M M : S S
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FIGURE 3 : TIME DISPLAY

In the events panel, in the alarms’ panel and in the disturbance records panel, time stamp
must be given at milliseconds. So, the format of time is THH:MM:SS.MMM
Date : date is displayed only in the panel of events and in the panel of alarms . Date is
associated with time for the displaying of each event and each alarm.
3 displaying formats for date are configurable, where DD is the month day (01 to 31), MM the
month (01 to 12) and YY the year (00 to 99) :
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
YY/MM/DD
State of date and time : the application software of the computer manages the different
state of the date and time:
not synchronised (“*”) : the date/time has never been synchronised
synchronised (“ “) : date/time is synchronised
Time, date and state are visible and modifiable in the menu tree. To modify time or date,
refer to ST chapter.
2.1.5 Bay panels

Graphical representations of bays are visible in panels. Each bay has its own panels (up to
2). Up to 12 bays can be displayed via the front Panel of the computer. A maximum of 9
devices can be displayed on a per panel basis..
All information of these panels are configurable excepted the time indication.
Bay Bay Bay

Panel 1 Panel 2 Panel n
Key 4 Key 4 Key 4
…
Key 4
Key 3 Key 3 Key 3
…
Key 3
Key 2 Key 2 Key 2

…
Key 1
Key 1 = page key :
Key 2 = enter key :

Menu tree
Key 3 = cursor left key :
Key 4 = cursor right key :
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FIGURE 4 : BAYS MANAGEMENT

When a bay is displayed on two panels, key4 and key3 are used to move from one panel to
the other.
For one bay :
Graphical Bay Panel Help

sub-panel
Measurement Control State Bypass Interlock

sub-panel sub-panel sub-panel sub-panel sub-panel
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Information displayed in the bay panel is :
• the bay name (fixed position)
• the time (fixed position)
• the bay graphical representation : the bay is displayed in single-pole presentation.

Graphical pictures are made of bitmaps for devices representation, vertical and
horizontal lines and labels.
• the SBMC mode
• the Local / Remote bay mode
• the synchrocheck bypass activation, if exists
• the interlock bypass activation, if exists
• a measurement (in percentage) with a vertical (VMGA) or horizontal (HMGA) graphical

representation
• the command report (fixed position)
• the access to datapoints panels

Example:
Time and its state
Name of the bay
Name of the bay
Graphical representation BAY GRAPHICAL AREA

TIME
SBMC mode
Q1
SBMC
Local/remote bay mode
LOCAL/REMOTE
BYPASS EQL V
Interlock bypass BYPASS SC M
G
A
Synchrocheck bypass
Horizontal Graphical measurement area
HGMA
Command report Command report S M C
Measurement
Access to the state panel Access to the measurement panel Access to the command panel
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2.1.5.1 State sub-panel

This panel allows to display the state of the digital datapoints (single points, double points
and multiple points).
3 lines are necessary to display any information.
S T A T E <state of the time> <time>

B A Y i
SPS, DPS or MPS 1 (3 lines)
SPS, DPS or MPS 4 (3 lines)…
A SPS / DPS / MPS is defined by :
<Label of the datapoint > = 16 characters maximum

Module of the BI = 16 characters maximum
State of the BI = 21 characters maximum
From this panel, the operator can suppress a datapoint.

2.1.5.2 Measurements, counters and TPI sub-panel
This panel allows displaying the state of the measurement, the counter and the TPI. It is
defined by 3 lists of element (Measurement , counter and TPI), each list is composed of
several pages (3 information per page).
M E A S C O U N T <state of the time> <time>

B A Y i
Measurement 1
Measurement 2
Measurement 3
…
Display of measures
Analogue values or digital measurements can be displayed in this panel if defined in
database. The value is displayed with 2 digit after the dot and 5 before.
<Label of the meas > = 16 characters maximum

Module of the measurement = 16 characters maximum
Value : 7 char Unit (5 char)
State of the meas = 21 characters maximum
Display of counter
Counter can be displayed in this panel if defined in database. The value is displayed with 2
digit after the dot and 5 before.
<Label of the counter > = 16 characters maximum

Module of the counter = 16 characters maximum
Value : 7 char Unit (5 char)
State of the counter = 21 characters maximum
Display of TPI
TPI can be displayed in this panel if defined in database.
<Label of the tpi > = 16 characters maximum

Module of the counter = 16 characters maximum
Value : 3 char
State of the tpi = 21 characters maximum
From this panel, the operator can suppress a measurement or a TPI (unavailable function for
the counters).
2.1.5.3 Controls sub-panel
The operator is allowed to control devices from the controls sub-panel.
The commands are displayed as following :
Name of the control

Name of the module
state Label order
On this panel, the operator selects the chosen command using the key ' .
SBO and DE controls are possible according to the configuration
To send a DE control,, operator uses keys ( ) and .for OFF and ON
To send a SBO control, operator uses keys ( ) and .to select OFF or ON. Then
the execution is sent using key ' .
The current state is displayed on the third line (only ON or OFF).
The button " allows to abort the control.
C O M M A N D <state of the time> <time>

N A M E O F T H E B A Y
Command 1
Command 2
Command 3
Command 4
Page
2.1.5.4 Interlocking sub-panel
When a module is selected in the graphic bay panel, the button & allows to access to
the interlocking panel. Any button allows to leave this panel and come back to the graphic
bay panel.
This panel displays the interlocking equation result (TRUE / FALSE) associated to a device
control.
C O N D I T I O N S <state of the time> <time>
< Label of the device > = 16 characters
E Q L O P E N : state
E Q L C L O S E : state
E X I T
2.1.6 Events panel

The event panel allows to display the event list of the computer in a chronological order.
Display of events is done from newest to oldest : that means that the newest event declared
is displayed at the top of the events panel (i.e. newest event is always rank 1).
This event list is a circular queue. List maximum size depends of computer version series.
This list is displayed in a scrollable view using arrows buttons. When the circular queue is full
and a new event appears, then the rank of each event is increased and the oldest event in
the queue is removed.
One screen of the LCD contains at maximum 2 events.
At first time the user enters the events’ panel, the 2 newest events are displayed.
E V E N T S <state of the time> <time>

0 0 1                  
<Date, time and state of time of the event> =21 char.
<Information about event>
5 lines * 21 char./line maximum:
0 0 2                  
<Date, time and state of time of the event> =21 char.
<Information about event>
5 lines * 21 char./line maximum
A event is composed of 7 lines :

Line 1 : rank of the event in the circular queue
Line 2 : event time stamp
Line 3 : label of the bay
Line 4 : label of the module
Line 5 : label of the datapoint
Line 6 : state of the datapoint
Line 7 : value and unit of the datapoint (if exists)
Display mechanism for the first page :
If the operator visualises the first page, it is assumed that he is looking for the newest
events. Therefore, the page will be updated at the apparition of any new event.
Display mechanism for an intermediate page :
The operator visualises one page between the first page and the last one, it is
assumed that he examines more precisely these events.
Therefore, when n events appear, the user keeps visualising the 2 same events.
However, the rank of each event is incremented by n in real time in the list. When the
displayed event is removed from the FIFO, the oldest event is displayed.
Display mechanism for the last page:
Last page means visualisation of the two oldest event of the FIFO and the FIFO is full.
When the displayed event is removed from the FIFO, the new oldest event is
displayed.
2.1.7 Faults panel

The first LED of the local HMI indicates 2 levels of fault.
When the LED is ON, a major fault is present. It can be :
A database incoherence
A hardware fault
If there is a minor fault the fault LED is blinking. It can be :
A disconnected IED
A problem about IRIG-B
A problem about ISaGRAF
The Fault panel displays these faults.
2.1.8 Alarms panel
Alarms are displayed in the form of one list in the panel. This list is a circular buffer and is
displayed in a scrollable view in the same way as for the events panel.
One screen of the LCD can contain a maximum of 2 alarms:
A L A R M S <state of the time> <time>
<Date, time and state of time of the last alarm state change > =21 char.
<State of the alarm>=19 char. Max. G
r
<Information about event that generate
the apparition or the state change of the alarm>
5 lines * 21 char./line maximum.
<Date, time and state of time of the last alarm state change > =21 char.
<State of the alarm>=19 char. Max. G
r
<Information about event that generate
the apparition or the state change of the alarm>
5 lines * 21 char./line maximum
An alarm is composed of 7 lines :

Line 1 : alarm apparition time stamp
Line 2 : alarm state and gravity
Line 3 : label of the bay
Line 4 : label of the module
Line 5 : label of the datapoint
Line 6 : state of the datapoint
Line 7 : value and unit of the datapoint (if exists)
Alarms acknowledgement and clearing is defined in “Controls” chapter.
2.1.9 Disturbance records panel

Display of disturbance records corresponds to the list of available disturbance records of the
computer. Two types of files are managed :
Disturbance file from an IED
Waveform computed inside the C264
D I S T U R B . <state of the time> <time>

FileName          
<Record beginning date, time and state of time > =21 char.
<Information about event that causes the recording> :
2 lines * 21 char./line maximum for computer waveform record
Name of the IED for IED disturbance record
FileName          
<Record beginning date, time and state of time > =21 char.
The records are displayed on the panel using 2 lists according to the origin. Displayed
information depend on the origin of the file :
waveform records are in COMTRADE format, 3 files can be displayed per page. Only
the .cfg file name is displayed on the panel (the .dat files are only available to be
uploaded)
Name of the file (format name . cfg) Type (F,S)

Time stamp
Bay Name / Module Name / Datapoint label (up to 2 lines)
(F for fast waveform, S for slow waveform)

From an IED : 3 files can be displayed per page.
Name of the file (format name . ext)

Time stamp
Name the IED
2.1.10 Configuration panel

The configuration panel allows to display several panels concerning the computer itself:
Board panel
External devices panel
Service information panel
Board Ext. device Service Information

panels panels panel
Key 4 Key 4 Key 4
Key 3 Key 3 Key 3
Key 2 Key 2 Key 2
Key 1
Key 1 = page key :
Key 2 = enter key :

Menu tree Key 3 = cursor left key :
Key 4 = cursor right key :
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2.1.10.1 Boards panel

Board’s list view is a text list containing the status of I/O boards.
For each board, the following information are displayed in one line of the board panel :
its type
its state among the following ones : OK (Board connected and operational), MISSING
(Board missing), FAILURE (Board in fault), TOO MANY (Board present but not
configured)
B O A R D S <state of the time> <time>
<Label of the board> =16 char maximum Numbe

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<State of the board> = 20 char. maximum

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2.1.10.2 External devices panel

This panel display all external devices connected to the computer by a legacy protocol and
by the IP protocols (as UCA2). This panel contains 3 sub sets :
IP client connection number : it defines the number of client currently connected to the
computer.
IP server connection state : it defines the list of the server connected to the computer.
Each server is displayed with its name, its IP address, and the state of its connection
server name
IP address state
Legacy protocol connection state : each IED is displayed with its name, its address,
and the state of its connection
IED name
address state
The panel for “IP IED” is as follows :
E X . D E V I C E S <state of the time> <time>
I P C L I E N T N B :
I P S E R V E R : protocol
Server 1
Server 2
Server 3
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The panel for “Legacy IED” is as follows :
E X . D E V I C E S <state of the time> <time>
L E G A C Y D E V I C E protocol
IED 1
IED 2
IED 3
IED 4
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2.1.10.3 Service information panel

The local control panel is able to present computer related information on several views:
serial number of computer
software version
version’s number and revision’s number of the first database
version’s number and revision’s number of the second database
state of both database
operating hours of MiCOM computer
operating modes
redundancy mode
S E R V . I N F O . <state of the time> <time>
C O M P U T E R S E R I A L N B :
<Computer Serial Number> = 20 characters max
S O F T W A R E V E R S I O N :
<Computer Software Version> = 20 characters max
D A T A B A S E 1 V E R S & S T A T E :
<Version>UINT16 . <Revision>UINT16 <State of the DB>= 8 char max
D A T A B A S E 2 V E R S & S T A T E :
<Version>UINT16 . <Revision>UINT16 <State of the DB>= 8 char max
O P E R A T I N G H O U R S :
<Oper. Hours> = UINT32 (10digits max)
O P E R A T I N G M O D E :
Computer mode (8 char)
R E D U N D A C Y M O D E :
redundancy mode (8 char)
2.1.11 Display of binary input information

The state of the physical binary input can be displayed in the “binary input panel”. The
operator defines (with the SCE) a list of binary input displayed in this panel among all binary
input defined in the computer.
Each panel contains :
The board number and its type (DIU, CCU)
A list of binary input defined by :
The input number : DI xxx
The state of the physical input with 3 possible values (On, off , fault)
B I N I N P U T <state of the time> <time>
B O A R D X X Board type
D I X X X value D I X X X value
2.1.12 Display of binary output information

The state of the physical binary output can be displayed in the “ binary output panel”. The
operator defines (in the menu tree) a list of binary output displayed in this panel among all
binary output defined in the computer.
Each panel has :
The board number and its type ( DOU, CCU)
A list of binary output defined by :
The output identifier : DO xxx
The state of the physical output with 3 possible values (on,off,fault)
B I N O U T P U T <state of the time> <time>
B O A R D X X
D O X X X value D O X X X value
2.1.13 Menu tree

Some parameters of the computer can be set by the operator from local HMI. The display /
modification of the parameter value is done in the menu tree from the local HMI. All the
parameters are group in the same path of the menu tree.
The parameters that can be modified on-line are :
language
counters value
synchrocheck parameters
autorecloser parameters
pulse delay for open / close controls
motion 00 and motion 11 delays
persistence filtering delays
toggling parameters
measurements thresholds, deadband and hysteresis
serial communication parameters
The controls that can be performed from the menu tree are :
reset of operating hours
change of computer operating mode
global alarm acknowledgement
global alarm clearing
database switching
date and time setting
2.1.14 Controls
Some controls can be performed from the local HMI :
Bay Local / Remote mode
Control of circuit breakers or disconnecting switches
Tap changer control
Computer mode
Database switch
Reset of operating hours
Time and date setting
Manual reset of counters
Alarms acknowledgement
Alarms clearing
Some of these commands are accessible in a panel (bay panel or alarm panel), the others
are accessible in the menu tree. Some controls are protected either by the bay local mode or
by a password.
The following table sums up the protection rules and the accessibility of the controls :
Local Control Protection

Local / Remote control of bay Protected by a password (optional)
X Device command Not protected by a password.
But protected by the password of
command 1 if it exists
Computer mode Protected by a password
Data Base switch Protected by a password
Reset operating hours Protected by a password
Time and date setting Protected by a password
Manual reset of counters Protected by a password
Alarms Acknowledge Protected by a password
Alarms clearing Protected by a password
2.1.14.1 Local / Remote control of bay

Local / Remote control of bay for LCD front panel (GHU20x)
The operator is allowed changing the bay mode:
From local to remote
From remote to local
If the computer manages several bays, the state local / remote of bays is set bay by bay.
Change of bay mode is enabled if a bay panel is defined. It means that, if a bay is not
associated to a bay panel, its local/remote control mode cannot be controlled through the
L/R button of the panel.
Switch from the state remote to local can be protected by a password.
Switch from the state local to remote is not protected.
Local / Remote control of bay for simple panel with LEDs (GHU21x)
In case of simple panel, the operator controls all the bays of the computer in the same time.
To change mode, he has to press of the button during at least 3 seconds. No password is
necessary to check the control. A LED is necessary to display the current mode, so the 5th
LED is required for that. If all the bays are NOT in the same state, the command will switch
them all to local mode.
2.1.14.2 Commands of circuit breakers, disconnecting switches and generic devices
Device command is possible by 2 ways :
From the graphical panel
From the sub panels command
Circuit breakers, disconnecting switches or generic command are ordered from the local HMI
by the operator. Commands allowed from the local HMI are :
open
close
close a synchronised circuit breaker
close with bypass on a synchronised circuit breaker (forcing closure)
SBO command
In case of the select/execution order (SBO) for opening or closing a module, the operator
has to make on the local HMI a selection before an execution command.
For that, operator presses the command button (button ( for OFF or button ) for
ON) a first time for the selection command, and presses button # for the execution
command.
After a positive acknowledgement of the selection command, the device is displayed in video
inverted.
DE command
In case of the Direct execute order (DE) for opening or closing module, the operator send
directly the command using the command buttons.
Interlocking and Synchrocheck bypass

In both previous cases, operator can send the command using bypass flag on :
interlocking equation
synchrocheck (forcing closure)
The interlocking bypass is set before the execute order sending. The S/C bypass flag can be
set before or after the execute order sending.
Operator accesses to the bypass flag modification panel by the enter button.
B Y P A S S <state of the time> <time>
N A M E O F T H E D E V I C E
E Q L B Y P A S S O N
S / C B Y P A S S O N
E X I T
Interface with the operator on local control panel
The button ' allows to select graphically the device or the command of the bay. When
a device is selected, its label is displayed flashing.
The operator sends this command from the bay panel with button ( (for OFF) or button
) (for ON).
The button " allows to abort the choice during the selection step (in case of SBO
order), or in case of command on a close_synchrocheck.
2.1.14.3 Tap changer control request
The button ' allows to select one by one the device of the bay. When a transformer is
select, the operator can control transformers from local control panel by dealing with
associated tap changer positions.
The commands that can be sent using the local HMI are :
Raise (= current tap position + 1)
Lower (= current tap position - 1)
Go to max position
Go to min position
In order to command the tap changer, the bay whose transformer belongs to has to be in
local state.
2.1.14.4 Computer mode

The operator is allowed to change the computer mode between :
Operational
Maintenance
Test
The operator sends this command from the menu tree with a password protection.
2.1.14.5 Data base switch
MiCOM C264 Computer has 2 databases. The operator can switch between both databases.
2.1.14.6 Reset operating hours
The operator is allowed to reset the operating hours counter.
2.1.14.7 Time and date setting
The operator is allowed to set time and date of the computer from the local HMI.
Time and date are set from the menu tree with a password protection.
2.1.14.8 Manual value change of counters
Counters can be reset or affected to a new value manually by the operator at BCP.
Counters are changed from the menu tree with a password protection.
2.1.14.9 Acknowledgement of alarms
Acknowledgement of alarms is performed globally or on a per alarm basis :
Global acknowledgement : the operator can acknowledge all the unacknowledged
alarms of the computer. It is performed from the menu tree (with password check).
Alarm per alarm acknowledgement : the operator can perform the alarm acknowledge
one by one. It is performed from the alarm panel.
2.1.14.10 Alarms clearing

Clear of alarms is performed globally or on a per alarm basis :
Global clear : the operator can clear all the inactive acknowledged alarms of the
computer. It is performed from the menu tree (with password check).
Alarm per alarm clear : the operator can perform the alarm clear one by one. It is
performed from the alarm panel.
2.1.15 Password management
The password is composed of a string of 4 characters. Only letters, from A to Z, are used.
(upper case)
2 passwords are valid in the computer :
A user password modifiable by an operator
A secret password always valid and not modifiable.
Password (user or secret) is necessary to activated some commands from local HMI :
command from bay panel
command with menu tree
remote to local bay mode (optional)
User password is modifiable by the menu tree.
When a password is required, a string “password ?? : “ is displayed in the current panel. The
operator has to enter it.
The first character is selected. The buttons $ % and allows to change of selected
character.
The buttons * + and allow to change the value of selected character.
During the key boarding, the character is displayed at each button press. The button #
validates the entered password.
The password validity time is 15 minutes. During this delay, user can run another
command. This delay is re-armed at each button press.
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2. LEXICAL 4
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2. LEXICAL
AC Alternating Current
ADC Analogue to Digital Converter
AI Analogue Input (Measurement Value including state attribute)
Commonly Voltage or current DC signals delivered by transducers,
and representing an external value (refer to CT/VT for AC).
AIS Air Insulated Substation
AIU Analogue Input Unit
Computer C264 Board name for DC Analogue Input
Alarm An alarm is any event tagged as an alarm during configuration phase
AO Analogue Output
Value corresponding to a desired output current applied to a DAC.
API Application Programming Interfaces
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
ASDU Application Specific Data Unit
Name given in OSI protocol for applicative data (T103, T101..)
ATCC Automatic Tap Change Control
Same as AVR, automation charged to regulate secondary voltage
AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator
Automatism used to regulate secondary voltage by automatic tap
changer control (see ATCC). Set of features can be added, see
chapter C264 FD
Bay Set of LV, MV or HV plants (switchgears and transformers) and
devices (Protective, Measurement…) usually around a Circuit
Breaker and controlled by a bay computer.
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
One C264 supported coding on a set of Digital Input, that determine a
Digital Measurement, then Measurement value (with specific invalid
code when coding is not valid). Each decimal digit is coded by 4
binary digit.
BCP Bay Control Point
Name given to the device or part used to control a bay. It can be
Mosaic Panel , C264 LCD ‘Local Control Display),… Usually
associate with Remote/Local control.
BI Binary Input (or Information)
Name given into Computer C264 of information already filtered,
before it becomes a SPS, DPS… with time tag and quality attributes
BIU Basic Interface Unit
Computer C264 Board for auxiliary power supply, watchdog relay,
redundancy I/O
B-Watch Monitoring and control device for GIS substation.
CAD Computer Aided Design
Computer application dedicated to design like wiring, protective
setting…
CAS CASe
Computer C264 rack
CB Circuit Breaker
Specific dipole switch with capability to make line current and break
fault current. Some have isolation capability (nominal-earth at each
side)
CCU Circuit breaker Control Unit

Computer C264 Board dedicated to switch control with 8DI, 4 DO
CDM Conceptual Data Modelling
Is the modelisation of system/devices data using a hierarchy of
structured data (called object of class) with their attributes, method or
properties and the relations between themselves.
It maps common data to devices or components of devices, with
guaranty of interoperability.
CPU Central Processing Unit
Computer C264 main Board based on PowerPC
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
Coding result send with packet of transmitted data to guarantee their
integrity. Usually result of a division of transmitted data by polynomial.
CSV Character Separate Values
ASCII values separated by predefined character or string like in Excel
or ASCII Comtrade.
CT Current Transformer
Basically the electric device connected to process and extracting a
current measurement. By extension part of a device (C264) that
receives AC values and convert it to numerical measurement value.
CT/VT Current and Voltage transformers
(Conventional) By extension, it is the C264 TMU board.
CT/VT Current and Voltage transformers
(Non-Conventional or New generation of captor based for example on light diffraction under
intelligent) electric field, without transformer, that give s directly numerical
measurement of voltage and current like communicating IED.
DAC Digital to Analogue Converter
Used to generate analogue signals (usually DC) from a digital value.
DB DataBase
Tool or set of data that define all configuration of a system or specific
device like computer. Opposed to setting or parameter DB has a
structure that can not be modified on line. DB are always versioned.
DBI Don’t Believe It
Term used for undefined state of a double point when input are not
complementary. DBI00 is state motion or jammed. DBI11 is
undefined.
DC, DPC Double (Point) Control
Two digit and/or relays outputs used for device control with
complementary meaning (OPEN, CLOSE).
DCF77 External master clock and protocol transmission
LF transmitter located at Mainflingen, Germany, about 25 km south-
east of Frankfurt/Main, broadcasting legal time on a 77.5 kHz
standard frequency.
DCP Device Control Point
Located at device level (electric device or IED). It should have its own
Remote/Local switch.
DCS Digital Control System
Generic name of system based on numeric communication and
devices, to be opposed to traditional electrically wired control.
DCT Double CounTer
Counter based on 2 DI with complementary states (counting
switchgear manoeuvre for example)
Device Term used for one of the following unit:

Protective relays, metering units, IED, switchgear (switching device
such as CB, disconnector or earthing switch), disturbance or quality
recorders.
DI Digital Input
Binary information related to the presence or to the absence of an
external signal, delivered by a voltage source.
DIU DC Input Unit
Computer C264 Board name for Digital Input
DM Digital Measurement
Is a measurement value which acquisition is done by DI and a
specific coding BCD, Gray, 1 among N…
DO Digital Output
Used to apply a voltage to an external device via a relay, in order to
execute single or dual, transient or permanent commands.
DOU Digital Output Unit
Computer C264 Board name for Digital Output
DP Double Point
Information/control derived from 2 digital inputs/output; usually used
for position indication of switching devices (OPEN, CLOSE).
DPS Double Point Status
Position indication of switching devices (OPEN, CLOSE).
ECU Extended Communication Unit.
External module connected to the CPU board. This module converts
non-insulated RS232 into optical signal or insulated RS485/RS422.
EH90 Transmission protocol dedicated to time synchronisation and
standardised by EDF. Specification document: D.652/90-26c, March
1991.
Event An event is a time tagged change of state/value acquired or
transmitted by a digital control system.
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
Validation procedures execution with the customer at factory.(i.e.
SAT)
FBD Functional Block Diagram
One of the IEC61131-3 programming languages (language used to
define configurable automation).
Gateway Level 6 session of OSI, the gateway is any device transferring data
between different networks and/or protocol. The RTU function of
C264 gives a gateway behaviour to SCADA or RCP level. PACIS
Gateway is separate PC base device dedicated to this function.
GHU Graphic Human interface Unit
Computer C264 Front Panel digital part (LCD, buttons, Front RS)
GHU Graphical Human Unit
Front panel of C264 with LCD and buttons
GIS Gas Insulated Substation
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
Absolute time reference
GPS Global Positioning System
Based on triangulation from satellite signal, that transmit also
absolute GMT time used to synchronise a master clock
Group Logical combination of BI (i.e. SP, DP, SI or other groups).
Hand Dressing Facility for an operator to set manually the position of a device
(acquired by other means) from the HMI at SCP level; e.g. from
OPEN to CLOSE (without any impact on the “ physical ” position of
the electrical switching device).
HMI Human Machine Interface
Can be PACIS OI (Operator Interface) or C264 LCD (Local Control
Display) or Leds, mosaic...
HSR High Speed autoRecloser
First cycles of AR
HTML Hyper Text Mark-up Language
Used as standard for formatting web display
HV High Voltage (for example 30kV to 150kV)
I/O Input/Output
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IED Intelligent Electronic Device
General expression for a whole range of microprocessor based
products for data collection and information processing
IRIG-B Inter-Range Instrumentation Group standard format B. This is an
international standard for time synchronisation based on analogue
signal.
JAMMED Invalid state of a Double Point:
Occurs when the two associated digital inputs are still in state 0 after
an user-selectable delay (i.e. when the transient state “ motion ” is
considered as ended).
Kbus Term used for the protocol Courier on K-Bus network (kind of
(Kbus Courier) RS422).
L-BUS Legacy Bus
Generic name of Legacy or field networks and protocols used to
communicate between C264 (Legacy Gateway function) and IED on
field bus. Networks are based on (RS232,) 422, 485. Protocols are
IEC 60850-5-103 (T103 or VDEW), Modbus AREVA or MODICON
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Local Control Display
On C264
LD Ladder Diagram
LED Light Emitting Diode
LF Low Frequency
LOC Local Operator Console
Dedicated to maintenance operation
Local / Remote When set to local for a given control point it means that the
Control Mode commands can be issued from this point, else in remote control are
issue for upper devices.
LV Low Voltage
MAFS Marketing And Functional Specification
MC Modular Computer
Measurements Values issued from digital inputs or analogue inputs (with value, state
and time tag).
Metering Values computed depending on the values of digital or analogue
(non-tariff) inputs during variable periods of time (time integration).
Metering Values computed depending on the values of digital or analogue

(tariff) inputs during variable periods and dedicated to the energy
tariffication. These values are provided by dedicated “ tariff
computer ” which are external to the MiCOM Systems.
MIDOS AREVA Connector
Used for CT/VT acquisition
MMC Medium Modular Computer
ModBus Communication protocol used on secondary networks with IED or
with SCADA RCP. 2 versions exist with standard MODICON or
AREVA one.
Module Word reserved in PACIS SCE for all electric HV devices. It groups all
switch-gears, transformer, motors, generators, capacitors, …
MOTION Transient state of a Double Point
Occurs when the two associated digital inputs are momentarily in
state 0 (e.g. position indication when an electrical device is
switching). The concept of “ momentarily” depends on a
user-selectable delay.
MPC Protection Module for Computer
MV Medium Voltage
NBB Numerical Busbar Protection
NC Normally Closed (for a relay)
NO Normally Open (for a relay)
OBS One Box Solution
Computer that provides protection and control functions with local
HMI. The prime application of this device is intended for use in
substations up to distribution voltage levels, although it may also be
used as backup protection in transmission substations. Likewise, the
OBS may be applied to the MV part of a HV substation that is being
controlled by the same substation control system.
OLE Object Linking and Embedding
OLE is a Microsoft specification and defines standards for interfacing
objects.
OPC OLE for process control
OPC is a registered trademark of Microsoft, and is designed to be a
method to allow business management access to plant floor data in a
consistent manner.
Operation hours Sum of time periods, a primary device is running under carrying
energy, e.g. circuit breaker is in Close state and the current is
unequal 0 A.
OSI Open System Interconnection
Split and define communication in 7 layers : physical, link, network,
transport, session, presentation, application
PLC Programmable Logic Control
Within the PLC-programs are defined the configurable control
sequences or automations taken into account by the MiCOM
Systems.
POW Point On Wave
Point on wave switching is the process to control the three poles of
an HV-circuit breaker in a way, to minimise the effects of switching.
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
PT100 Probes of temperatures providing analogue signals.
RCC Remote Control Centre

Is a computer or system that is not part of MiCOM system. RCC
communicates with and supervises MiCOM system using a protocol.
RCP Remote Control Point
Name given to the device or part used to control remotely several bay
or sub-station. Usually associate with Remote/Local sub-station
control. It is a SCADA interface managed by the MiCOM system
through Telecontrol BUS. Several RCP’s can be managed with
different protocols.
Remote Control Mode When set for a given control point it means that the commands are
issued from an upper level and are not allowed from this point.
Remote HMI Remote HMI is a client of the substation HMI server. The client may
provide all or part of functions handled by the substation HMI.
RI Read Inhibit
This output indicates the availability of an analogue output (e.g.
during DAC converting time)
RRC Rapid ReClosure
RSVC Relocatabled Static Var Compensator
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
Stand alone computer that acquires data and transmit them to RCP
or SCADA. Typically it is the C964. RTU link is the TBUS.
SAT Site Acceptance Test
Validation procedures executed with the customer on the site.
SBMC Site Based Maintenance Control mode
A bay in SBMC mode does not take into account the commands
issued from RCP; moreover, some of its digital points and
measurements (defined during the configuration phase) are not sent
anymore to the RCP (they are “ automatically ” suppressed).
SCE System Configuration Editor
SBO Select Before Operate
A control made in two steps, selection and execution. Selection
phase give a feedback. It can be used to prepare, reserve during
time, configure circuit before execution.
Controls are done into a protocol, or physical (DO select with DI
Select then DO execute).
S-BUS Station Bus
Federal network between PACIS devices, UCA2
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
Equivalent to RCC
SCP Substation Control Point
Name given to the device or part used to control locally several bays
or sub-station. Usually associate with Remote/Local sub-station
control. It is commonly PACIS Operator Interface.
SCS Substation Control System
SCT Single Counter
Setpoints (analogue) Analogue setpoints are analogue outputs delivered as current loops.
Analogue setpoints are used to send instruction values to the process
or to auxiliary devices.
Setpoints (digital) Digital values sent on multiple parallel wired outputs Each wired
output represent a bit of the value. Digital setpoints are used to send
instruction values to the electrical process or to auxiliary devices.
SFC Sequential Function Chart

SI System Indication
Binary information that do not come from external interface. It is
related to an internal state of the computer (time status, hardware
faults…). It is the result of all inner function (AR, …), PSL, or
ISaGRAF automation.
SICU 4 Switchgear Intelligent Control Unit
Control unit of an intelligent circuit breaker (fourth generation)
SOE Sequence Of Events
Other term for the event list.
SP Single Point
SPS Single Point Status
SPC Single Point Control
ST Structured Text
Substation computer Bay computer used at substation level.
Suppression A binary information belonging to a bay in SBMC mode will be
(Automatic) automatically suppressed for the remote control. However changes of
state will be signalled locally, at SCP.
Suppression (Manual) A binary information can be suppressed by an order issued from an
operator. No subsequent change of state on a “ suppressed
information ” can trigger any action such as display, alarm and
transmission.
SWR Switch Redundant
Computer C264 board Ethernet switch with redundant Ethernet
SWU Switch Unit
Computer C264 board Ethernet switch
T101 Term used for IEC60870-5-101 protocol
TBC To Be Completed
TBD To Be Defined
T-BUS Telecontrol Bus
Generic name of networks and protocols used to communicate
between PACIS Gateway or C264 Telecontrol Interface function and
the RCP. Networks are based on RS232, 485, or Ethernet (T104).
Protocols are IEC 60850-5-101 (T101), Modbus MODICON
TCU Transformer Current Unit
Computer C264 CT/VT Board : Current acquisition
TMU Transducerless Measurement Unit
Topological Interlocking algorithm, based on evaluation of topological information
interlocking of the switchgear arrangement in the HV network, the switchgear kind
and position, and defined rules for controlling this kind of switch (e.g.
continuity of power supply)
TPI Tap Position Indication (for transformers).
Frequently acquired via a Digital Measurement
TVU Transformer Voltage Unit
Computer C264 CT/VT Board : Voltage acquisition
UCA Utility Communications Architecture

Communication standard (mainly US) used for PACIS SBUS
communication
UPI Unit Per Impulse
Parameter of counter to convert number of pulse to Measurement
value. Both data (integer and scaled float) are in common class
UCA2 Accumulator.
UTC Universal Time Co-ordinates (or Universal Time Code)
Naming that replace GMT (but it is the same)
VDEW Term used for IEC60870-5-103 protocol
Voltage level Set of bays whose plants and devices are dealing with the same
voltage (e.g. 275kV, 400 kV).
VT Voltage Transformer
Basically the electric device connected to process and extracting a
voltage measurement. By extension part of a device (C264) that
receives this AC value and convert it to numerical measurement
value. VT are wired in parallel.
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Safety & Handling C264/EN SA/B30

Introduction C264/EN IT/B30

Technical Data C264/EN TD/B30

Functionnal Description C264/EN FT/B30

Hardware Description C264/EN HW/B30

Connection C264/EN CO/B30

Human Machine Interface C264/EN HI/B30

Lexical C264/EN LX/B30

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SAFETY & HANDLING

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3. DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL 6

4. SPECIFICATIONS ON DEVICE/PEOPLE PROTECTION 7

5. HANDLING OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTS 8

6. PACKING AND UNPACKING 9

8. COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS 11

9. WARNINGS REGARDING USE OF AREVA T&D PRODUCTS 12

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2.1 Health and Safety

• Voltage rating and polarity;

• CT circuit rating and integrity of connections;

• Integrity of earth connection (where applicable)

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Insulation and dielectric strength testing

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3. DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL

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4. SPECIFICATIONS ON DEVICE/PEOPLE PROTECTION

Insulation class IEC 601010-1: 1990/A2: 1995 This equipment

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5. HANDLING OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTS

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6. PACKING AND UNPACKING

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8. COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS

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9. WARNINGS REGARDING USE OF AREVA T&D PRODUCTS

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2. INTRODUCTION TO MiCOM GUIDES 4

3. INTRODUCTION TO MiCOM APPLICATIONS 6

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• P range protection relays;

• C range control products;

• M range measurement products for accurate metering and monitoring;

• S range versatile PC support and substation control packages.

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2. INTRODUCTION TO MiCOM GUIDES

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2.1.10 Chapter Communications (CT)

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3. INTRODUCTION TO MiCOM APPLICATIONS

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C264C WEB access