Manual NSD70D English

TELEPROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Type NSD 70D
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1KHW000371-EN
ABB Power Automation Ltd

1KHW000371-EN
Edition 2000-07-27
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Utility Communication Systems
Main Document:
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Responsible Department: Derived from: Revision: File-No.:
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The following documents are an integrated part of the Operating Instructions:
Type Document Classify No. Language
PGI Programming Instructions HENF 600544 EN

TI Testing Instruction HENF 600545 EN
CI Commissioning Instruction HENF 600546 EN
DD Dimension Drawing HENF 331211
Revision history:
Edition Date
Initial edition 1995-07-28 (HENF 91 216)
Revised edition 2000-07-27
Author’s address:
ABB Power Automation Ltd

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Copyright 1995 ABB POWER AUTOMATION, CH-5300 Turgi, Switzerland

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constantly strives to improve its products in accordance with advances in technology. This may lead,
however, to minor discrepancies between the product supplied and its "Technical Description" or "Instructions
for Installation and Operation".
This document has been carefully reviewed. Should in spite of this errors or omissions be discovered, the
purchaser is kindly requested to notify ABB POWER AUTOMATION, at his earliest convenience.
Providing nothing to the contrary has been contractually agreed, ABB's "General Conditions of Contract for
the Supply of Plant and Machines" apply in all questions of warranty, liability and claims.

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Utility Communication Systems Contents
PART 1 DESCRIPTION AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 1
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Using the manual 1

1.2 Intended use of the NSD 70D 1
1.3 Requirements to be met by the operator 1
1.4 Requirements to be met by the service personnel 2
1.5 Guarantee provisions 2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
2.1 Presentation of safety information 3

2.2 Basic principles 3
2.3 General instructions 4
2.4 Product-specific instructions 4
3. SUMMARY 7
3.1 Application 9
3.1.1 Data interface G3HM (PCM interface) 11
3.1.2 Data interface G3HR (RS-422/V.11 interface) 12
3.1.3 Data interface G3HS (F.O. interface) 14
3.2 Principle of operation 15
3.3 Assemblies and power supply units 17
3.4 Frontplate signals and controls 19
4. MODULES FITTED IN RACKS AND ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS 19
5. MECHANICAL FEATURES 21
5.1 Modules and assemblies 21

5.2 External connections 22
6. TECHNICAL DATA 27
6.1 System data 27

6.2 Electromagnetic compatibility and insulation 28
6.3 DSP module type G3HP 32
6.4 Data interface 33
6.4.1 PCM interface type G3HM 33
6.4.2 RS-422 interface type G3HR 35
6.4.3 F.O. interface type G3HS up to 5 km 36
6.4.4 F.O. interface type G3HS up to 30 km 36
6.5 Relay interface 1 type G3HC 37
6.6 Relay interface 2 type G3HD 38
6.7 Alarm interface type G3HE 40
6.8 Trip counter type G3HF 41
6.9 Mechanical data 42

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7. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION 43
7.1 DSP module G3HP 43

7.1.1 Hardware 43
7.1.2 Firmware 45
7.2 Data Interface 48
7.2.1 PCM interface G3HM 48
7.2.2 RS-422 interface G3HR 49
7.2.3 F.O. interface G3HS 51
7.3 Relay interface 1 G3HC 52
7.4 Relay interface 2 G3HD 53
7.5 Alarm interface G3HE 54
7.6 Trip counter G3HF 55
PART 2 APPLICATION AND SETTING INSTRUCTIONS 1
8. APPLICATIONS 1
8.1 Permissive tripping schemes 1

8.2 Direct transfer tripping 1
8.3 Blocking schemes 2
8.4 Unblocking 3
8.5 Applications with two to six commands 3
8.6 Protection of Teed lines 4
8.6.1 Normal T-operation 4
8.6.2 Inverse T-operation 5
8.7 Addressing 5
9. EQUIPMENT SETTINGS 7
9.1 Command transmission time 7

9.2 Security and dependability 8
9.3 Statuses of the command outputs during an alarm 8
10. PROGRAMMING 9
10.1 DSP module type G3HP 9

10.2 Data interface 11
10.2.1 PCM interface type G3HM 11
10.2.2 RS-422-interface type G3HR 11
10.2.3 F.O. interface type G3HS 12
10.3 Relay interface 1 type G3HC 13
10.4 Relay interface 2 type G3HD 14
10.5 Alarm interface type G3HE 15
10.6 Trip counter type G3HF 16
10.7 Rack G7BGa 16

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PART 3 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1
11. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 1
11.1 Precautions for avoiding transport damage 1

11.2 Mechanical Inspection 1
11.3 Equipment room 2
11.4 Connecting the cables 2
12. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING 6
12.1 Safety instructions 6

12.2 Testing facilities 7
12.3 Pocket terminal 8
13. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 9
13.1 Operation 9
13.1.1 Terminal messages 9
13.1.2 Alarm messages and their causes 10
13.2 Maintenance 11
13.2.1 Periodic tests 11
13.2.2 Replacing the buffer battery 12
14. STORAGE, DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL 13
14.1 Safety instructions 13

14.2 Storage 13
14.3 Decommissioning 14
14.4 Disposal 14

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PART 4 APPENDIX 1
A LIST OF ASSEMBLIES AND UNITS 1
B FIRMWARE VERSIONS AND COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1
B1 Anomalies: 1
C SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1
D BLOCK DIAGRAMS 1
E DEPENDABILITY AND SECURITY MEASUREMENTS 1
F PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D 1
G TESTING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D 1
H COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D 1
I DIMENSION DRAWING RACK G7BGa 1
K EQUIPMENT VIEW 1

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Utility Communication Systems Introduction
PART 1 DESCRIPTION AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using the manual

The manual is written for service and operation personnel in the high voltage (HV) power line environment. All
existing safety instructions in the client's environment have to be observed and only trained and instructed
personnel has to work with the equipment. The manual gives the needed instructions for the all steps in the
life-cycle of the equipment, e.g. from transport, storage, commissioning to maintenance, decommissioning
and disposal. Please refer to the appropriate section for the particular step or function.
The different steps of transport, installation, testing and commissioning are normally made by various people.
Safety instructions are therefore included in all the corresponding chapters and may so appear as double
information.
In this manual, two types of persons dealing with the equipment are distinguished: Service personnel and
operator.
1.2 Intended use of the NSD 70D

The NSD 70D is a teleprotection equipment used to transmit commands via digital channels. In the event of a
fault, it makes a decisive contribution to rapidly and selectively isolating the faulty line.
1.3 Requirements to be met by the operator

• The operator must have a general understanding of electronic and electrical systems.
• The operator must have a basic knowledge of teleprotection equipment and its principles.
• The operator is required to be reasonably careful in dealing with obvious hazards.
• The operator is required to understand and respect all warning labels in order to avoid any
personnel injury or equipment damage.
• The operator is not allowed to perform any of the manipulations or procedures described in the
following sections:
- section 10 “Programming”,
- section 11 “Assembly and Installation”,
- section 12 “Testing and Commissioning”
- section 13.2 “Maintenance”.
- section 14 “Storage, Decommissioning and Disposal”

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1.4 Requirements to be met by the service personnel

• Service personnel must read and understand the operating instructions before working with the
NSD 70D equipment.
• The service personnel must follow the precautions for ESD protection while handling the
modules.
• The service personnel must strictly follow all precautions and warnings which could cause
personnel injury or damage to the equipment.
• The NSD 70D equipment is used as a reliable and dependable transmitter of tripping signals. In
advance to any manipulation on the NSD 70D equipment, the equipment has to be set clear or
standby and the signalling be switched into a safe mode, to protect against unwanted tripping
signals.
• It is highly recommended that the service personnel has attended a training course on the
equipment.
1.5 Guarantee provisions

The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for hazards and material damage, if the equipment is operated
other than for its intended use as described in this manual or if the equipment is serviced by non qualified
personnel.

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Utility Communication Systems Safety instructions
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Presentation of safety information

The NSD 70D equipment itself is safe and without any risk. This is not valid for its containment and the
peripheral surrounding, like the high voltage area and lines. Only service personnel is therefore allowed to
execute all the steps and manipulations described in this manual. Some of the operations may also be
carried out by operators, see section 1.
In this manual the safety instructions are marked as follows:
Information or do’s and don’ts to prevent serious

DANGER personal injury or extensive equipment damage.
Specific information or do’s and don’ts to prevent minor

Caution damage and operating problems.
Specific information with regard to the optimum use of

Note:
the appliance.
On the Equipment, safety instructions are marked as follows:
Hazardous voltage.
DANGER Beware of electric shock.
Specific information to prevent minor damage and

Caution operating problems.
Caution Specific information to prevent equipment damage by

electrostatic discharge.
ESD
2.2 Basic principles

The NSD 70D equipment complies with the latest standards of engineering and the recognised safety
regulations. In spite of this, hazards could arise with inappropriate operation of the equipment.
The NSD 70D equipment should only be operated in fault free condition and within the guidelines lay down in
the operating instructions.

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2.3 General instructions

Personnel qualification
An authorised and properly trained personnel only is
DANGER admitted to carry out programming, commissioning,
maintenance, troubleshooting and work of the
equipment.
Instruction manual
The instruction manual should be read and clearly
DANGER understood before working on the equipment.
Safety and monitoring facilities

Mechanical safety facilities such as cover plates
DANGER must not be removed or by-passed.
Warning labels
Precautions and indications to hazardous voltages
DANGER must be strictly observed.
2.4 Product-specific instructions

Technical specifications
The equipment must be operated within the technical
DANGER specifications. Failure to do so may result in personal
injuries or equipment damage.
Alteration
Alteration of the equipment is not allowed.
DANGER
Inserting and removing of plug-in modules
Caution Neither removing nor inserting of modules is permitted

during power-up of the equipment. Proceeding to plug in
and out of modules the power supply of the equipment
has to be switched OFF.
PCB extender
The units G3HC, G3HD and G3HE must not be used
DANGER with PCB extenders!
Hazardous voltage. Beware of electric shock.

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ESD protection
Caution The modules in this equipment contain devices, which

can be damaged by electrostatic discharges. Appropriate
ESD measures must be taken before unpacking modules or
withdrawing them from equipment racks. Essential
precautions to prevent ESD damage when handling or
working on modules are grounding straps for technical
personnel and the provision of anti-static workbenches.
Modules may only be shipped either in their original
packing or installed in equipment racks.
Transportation
Caution The plug-in units must be carefully but firmly screwed into
the racks to prevent them from falling out. Separately
packed modules and other loose parts must be properly
secured and suitably packed to avoid damage. See
section 11
Mechanical Installation
The equipment must be mounted in a cabinet.
DANGER
Cabinets, which are not secured to the floor, tip

DANGER forwards when the hinged frame is opened. Do not
open the hinged frame without precautions.
Electrical Installation
This is a Class Ι equipment as specified in IEC 60950.
DANGER The equipment and the cabinet must be earthed.
The equipment must be supplied over a circuit
breaker.
The circuit breaker for the power supply of the

DANGER equipment must be switched OFF.
The circuit breakers for optional equipment in the
cabinet must be switched OFF.
The isolating terminals from the external cables must

DANGER be kept open during installation, maintenance and
before storage, decommissioning and disposal.
Faston connectors on the rack must be covered with

DANGER an isolation sleeve.
Unused faston connectors have to be covered.

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Work on the system

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect
DANGER cables during period of lightning activities.
Unused slots
Unused slots in the equipment subracks must be
DANGER covered with front plates.
Electrical strength test

Do not repeat any electrical strength tests. Improper
DANGER test methods can cause servere damage to the
equipment.
Electric strength and earth continuity tests have been
performed in the factory.
EMC
This is a class A equipment specified in CISPR 22
Caution (EN55022). In a domestic environment, this
equipment may cause radio interference. In this
case, the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Power supply for alarm

The alarm power supply must be short current and
Caution over current protected.
Laser/LED
Class 1 Laser/LED Product.
Caution
Laser/LED
Lithium battery
Danger of explosion exists if the lithium battery is
DANGER incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
For replacing and inserting the battery use always a
DANGER potentially-free soldering iron.
Check the polarity before inserting the battery.

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Utility Communication Systems Summary
3. SUMMARY
Teleprotection equipment serves to transmit commands produced by protective relays and systems in HV
electrical power systems. In the event of a fault, it makes a decisive contribution to rapidly and selectively
isolating the faulty line.
The most important characteristics of teleprotection equipment are security, dependability and transmission
time. Interference on the communication lines must neither be able to simulate a tripping signal when there is
no fault (security) nor inadmissible delay a genuine tripping signal (dependability). High security and high
dependability coupled with short transmission times and a narrow bandwidth are contradictory requirements.
The transmission of tripping signals via pilot wires or the speech channels of power line carrier equipment is
widely used. The limited bandwidth of such analogue channels constrains the speed of transmission and the
number of tripping signals per protection channel. Since the advent of digital transmission systems, however,
more and more high capacity channels are becoming available. For example, it is now standard practice for
an analogue speech channel on data transmission equipment to be replaced by an interface for digital data
with a transmission rate of 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s. Already optical transmission media are often used to
prevent the influence of electromagnetic disturbances. Modern teleprotection equipment must take full
advantage of the capabilities of digital channels without sacrificing any of the characteristics which are
essential for the transmission of tripping signals.
The data transfer rate of the NSD 70D of 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s is dictated by the capacity of the data channel.
Interference on a data channel results in a higher bit error rate or even loss of synchronism at the receiver. In
the case of the NSD 70D, the probability of false tripping being caused by transmission errors in the
communications channel is a function of the signal evaluation time in the receiver. Thus for digital channels
as well, the speed of transmitting tripping signals is limited by the security requirements. The maximum
permissible transmission time depends on the application. For example, permissive transfer tripping
protection schemes require a fast channel with high dependability, but a somewhat reduced security is
acceptable. Direct transfer tripping schemes, however, must have the highest possible security and
dependability, but have reduced demands on channel speed.
Microprocessor techniques and digital signal processing enable the programmable teleprotection equipment
NSD 70D to be adapted to ideally suit the different operating modes required for tripping signal com-
munications equipment.

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NSD 70D features
* Versatile application
Suitable for blocking schemes and permissive and direct transfer tripping schemes via data channels
conforming to CCITT G.703 or RS-422/V.11 recommendations or via optical data channels.
* Programmable
Programming switches are provided for setting one of two optional transmission times and the response of
the NSD 70D in the event of alarm.
* Up to 6 commands per unit

The NSD 70D is thus able to handle the commands of a phase-by-phase protection scheme for a double
circuit line.
* High speed
Transmission time < 3 ms or < 6 ms at the highest security level.
* Reliable and robust

All interfaces and the power supply unit are DC isolated. Duplicate power supply units can be fitted
(redundancy).
* Compact
Two independent units each for 3 commands in one 19"/3U rack or a single unit for up to 6 commands.
* Digital signal processing

Reliable operation is assured by a communications protocol and powerful signal evaluation algorithms es-
pecially developed for protection applications.
* T-operation
Economic schemes for protecting lines with multiple terminals (Teed lines).
* Inverse T-operation
Economic scheme for permissive transfer tripping (overreaching) on Teed lines.
* In-operation testing
Cyclic and manual testing routines enable the integrity of the communications channel to be tested during
normal operation. The availability of the equipment is continuously monitored by self-testing procedures.
Information on the status and settings of the equipment or alarm signals from the local unit and the unit at the
other end of the line can be accessed via a serial interface using a pocket terminal or a PC.
* Modular structure
The equipment is logically divided into a signal processing module, a data interface, a relay interface, an
alarm module, a DC isolated power supply unit and an optional trip counter.
* Open system
With two exceptions, the units of the NSD 70D for digital communication are identical to those of the NSD 70
for analogue communication. This high degree of compatibility facilitates the modification of existing equip-
ment and reduces the number of different modules.
* Addressable
Assigning addresses to the devices makes it possible to detect for which station a data signal is intended.

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3.1 Application
The NSD 70D is a digital teleprotection unit capable of transmitting up to 6 tripping signals via a 64 kBit/s or
56 kBit/s digital multiplexer channel, which can be equipped with either a contradirectional or a codirectional
interface conforming to CCITT G.703, with an RS-422/V.11 interface or with an optical interface. For the
G.703 interface to operate codirectionally, the multiplexer must operate in a plesiochronous mode, because
terminal equipment and multiplexer each have their own clock oscillators with "slightly differing" frequencies
(discrepancy < ±100 ppm). The slip this causes is compensated by periodically omitting an octet or repeating
one. How often these "pattern slips" occur depends on the difference in the clock frequencies of the terminal
equipment (NSD 70D) and the multiplexer. The ability to program the contra and codirectional interfaces and
their integration in the same module, or using the RS-422/V.11 interface or the optical interface permits the
NSD 70D to be easily adapted to the multiplexer's existing interface.
The NSD 70D can be used in blocking schemes, permissive and direct transfer tripping schemes and for the
continuous transmission of commands in point-to-point or teed feeder systems. In all cases the hardware is
the same.
The equipment is extremely simple to set and to operate, the parameters being set on programming
switches.
The basic version of the NSD 70D is intended for the transmission of one command. By inserting further relay
interface modules, it can be expanded for up to six independent commands. With the maximum complement
of six commands, one NSD 70D is sufficient for the phase-discriminative protection of a double circuit line.
The unblocking function, which closes an enabling contact for 200 ms in the event of loss of signal, is
standard equipment on all units. This is of consequence mainly for permissive overreaching transfer tripping
schemes.
All interfaces are DC isolated. The transmitter signal is activated by applying a DC signal at station battery
voltage. The receiver is equipped with main and auxiliary contacts for each command output and a common
alarm contact. A trip counter is optionally available.
T-operation
When the equipment is set for protecting multiple terminal lines, a signal transmitted by one unit is received
by all the others. A set of terminal equipment for the teed leg comprises two NSD 70D's in the same rack.
The signals are looped through the terminal in the T-station such that no time is lost due to additional signal
processing. In this mode, an NSD 70D can handle a maximum of three commands.
Inverse T-operation
This mode of operation can be used in a permissive transfer tripping (overreaching) scheme.
The tripping signals are only looped through the teed station if the local protection relay detects a fault on the
line.
External connections and power supply
All connections to the equipment, i.e. incoming and outgoing signals, are made by plug-in connectors which
are wired to isolating terminals (4 mm2). In the case of the data interface RS-422, the signal connections can

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also be made via a SUB-D connector. The optical transmit and receive components are mounted on the front
of the F.O. interface.
The following alternative arrangements are available for a 19" rack:
- 2 independent NSD 70D units for 2 commands each and trip counter
- 2 independent NSD 70D units for 3 commands each without trip counter
- 1 NSD 70D with up to 4 commands and trip counter
- 1 NSD 70D with 6 commands without trip counter
The rack may have a single power supply unit or may have a redundant supply with two units. Power supply
units are available for station battery voltages of 24 VDC to 250 VDC and AC supplies of 110 VAC to
230 VAC. The supply cables are connected to the side of the device by FASTON connectors.
Further details on particular applications are to be found in Section 8.
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3.1.1 Data interface G3HM (PCM interface)

The PCM interface type G3HM (PCM = pulse code modulation) can be programmed for contradirectional or
codirectional operation at a data transfer rate of 64 kBit/s.
Contradirectional interface (CCITT G.703)
Contradirectional operation requires 4 pairs of conductors. Two of the pairs are used for transmitting the
combined signal for octet and bit clocks (8 kHz + 64 kHz) from the PCM multiplexer to the PCM interface
(G3HM). The other two pairs convey the 64 kBit/s data signals.
Transmitter
64-kbit/s data signal Tx
comb. clock signal Tx
Receiver
64-kbit/s data signal Rx
comb. clock signal Rx
PCM Interface G3HM PCM Multiplexer

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Codirectional interface (CCITT G.703)
A codirectional interface only requires two pairs of conductors instead of the four needed by a contradirec-
tional scheme. Each pair is used to transfer a combined data and clock signal between the two sets of
terminal equipment. The combined signal comprises a 64 kBit/s information signal, a 64 kHz bit clock and the
8 kHz octet clock. The symbol rate of the combined clock/data signal is 256 kBaud.
Transmitter
comb. data / clock signal Tx
Receiver
comb. data / clock signal Rx
PCM Interface G3HM PCM Multiplexer
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The signals are coupled into and out of the equipment by isolating transformers such that only the voltage
difference between the cores is processed. Thus the influence of common mode interference on signal
evaluation depends on the degree of longitudinal balance.

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3.1.2 Data interface G3HR (RS-422/V.11 interface)

The electrical characteristics of this interface conform to the standard EIA RS-422 which is electrically
identical to the standards V.11 (CCITT), X.27 (CCITT) and Part 3 of DIN 66259. The data transfer rate is
either 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s.
The data interface G3HR can be programmed for the following modes of operation. The signal designations
(SD, RD, ST, RT, TT) were taken from the EIA-449 recommendation.
Transmit and receive timing provided by the data circuit-terminating equipment:
In this case, the outgoing data signal (SD) is synchronised by the transmit timing signal (ST) and the
incoming data signal (RD) is sampled at the rate of the receive timing signal (RT).
Transmitter
SD (Send Data) S1 ON OFF

(8) [ x ] [x]
(7) [ x ] [x]
ST (Send Timing)
(6) [ x ] [x]
(5) [ x ] [x]
Receiver 1
(4) [ x ] [x]
2
RD (Receive Data) (3) [ x ] [x]
(2) [ x ] [x]
(1) [ x ] [x]
RT (Receive Timing)
Data Circuit-Terminating
Equipment (DCE)
RS-422 Interface G3HR
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Transmit timing provided by the data circuit-terminating equipment:
The interface G3HR only requires the transmit timing signal (ST) from the DCE. The outgoing data (SD) is
synchronised to this clock. The internal clock used to sample the incoming signal is synchronised by the data
signal (RD). Provision is also made for synchronising the sampling of the incoming data to the transmit timing
signal (ST). This requires that the ST signal must be connected externally to the RT input and the interface
must also be correspondingly programmed (see Section 10).
Transmitter
SD (Send Data) S1 ON OFF

(8) [ x ] [x]
(7) [ x ] [x]
ST (Send Timing) (6) [ x ] [x]
(5) [ x ] [x]
1
Receiver (4) [ x ] [x]
2
(3) [ x ] [x]
Data Circuit-Terminating (1) [ x ] [x]
RS-422 Interface G3HR Equipment (DCE)
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Transmit timing for the data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE) provided by the G3HR:
In this operating mode, the G3HR generates its own transmit timing signal (TT) and transmits it together with
the data signal (SD) to the DCE. The transmit timing signal (TT) can be either synchronised to the incoming
data signal (RD) (clock loop) or derived from the internal quartz oscillator.
Transmitter
S1 ON OFF
SD (Send Data)
(8) [ x ] [x]
(7) [ x ] [x]
(6) [ x ] [x]
TT (Terminal Timing)
(5) [ x ] [x]
1
(4) [ x ] [x]
Receiver 2
(3) [ x ] [x]
(1) [ x ] [x]
Data Circuit-Terminating
RS-422 Interface G3HR Equipment (DCE)
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Transmit and receive timing generated internally (G3HR):
Data is transferred between the G3HR and the DCE without transmitting a timing information. The receive
timing signal is generated internally in the G3HR and synchronised to the incoming data (RD). The outgoing
data signal (SD) can be transmitted in synchronism with the incoming data or with the internal clock
frequency of G3HR.
Transmitter
S1 ON OFF
(8) [ x ] [x]
SD (Send Data) (7) [ x ] [x]
(6) [ x ] [x]
Receiver (5) [ x ] [x]
1
(4) [ x ] [x]
RD (Receive Data) 2
(3) [ x ] [x]
Data Circuit-Terminating (2) [ x ] [x]
RS-422 Interface G3HR Equipment (DCE) (1) [ x ] [x]
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1
Switch setting of S1 (4) depending on internal clock frequency – ON: 56 kHz; OFF: 64 kHz
2
Switch setting of S1 (3) depending on transit relaying mode – ON/OFF

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3.1.3 Data interface G3HS (F.O. interface)

The F.O. interface enables interference free data transmission from the teleprotection equipment to the
optical interface of the FOX - family. A direct point-to-point connection between the two NSD 70D terminals is
also possible over a maximum distance of 30 km without signal regeneration.
Two versions of the interface are available. Version 1 enables the transmission over a maximum distance of
5 km. This transmission takes place exclusively through multimode fibres. Version 2 enables the
transmission over a maximum distance of 30 km. This transmission can be either through multimode or
singlemode fibres.
Transmission path: NSD 70D <=> NSD 70D
ORX OTX
Single- or Multimode Fibre

1300 nm Wavelength
OTX ORX
F.O. Interface G3HS F.O. Interface G3HS

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Transmission path: NSD 70D <=> FOX
ORX OTX
Single- or Multimode Fibre

1300 nm Wavelength
OTX ORX
F.O. Interface G3HS Optical Interface

NSD 70D FOX Family
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3.2 Principle of operation

During normal operation the NSD 70D transmits a guard code. This signal is generated by the DSP module
and passed on to the data interface which converts it to the corresponding line signal before sending it to the
multiplexer.
At the receiver, the line signal coming from the multiplexer is entered via the data interface into the serial
input register of the processor and is continuously evaluated. Alarm is given should the bit error rate exceed a
pre-set level (setting range 10-3 to 10-6).
Upon being instructed to send one or more commands, the NSD 70D interrupts the guard signal and
transmits the command codes in sequence. Command codes recognized by the receiver as being genuine
appear at the appropriate output after a set code evaluation time of 1 ms or 4 ms.
Should no signal be received at all (i.e. neither command nor guard code), the unblocking output contacts
close for 200 ms.
Digital signal processing
All signal processing, i.e. the generation of tripping signals and the evaluation of signals being received, is
performed completely digitally by a signal processor on the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) module. The data
interface converts the codes into a line signal conforming to the interface in use. The digital techniques
employed obviate any need for calibration.
Special algorithms are used to evaluate the signals at the receiver. These ensure the high dependability for
genuine tripping signals and security against spurious tripping signals necessary in protection applications
even if the communications channel is disturbed.
Programming
Programming switches are provided for setting the operating parameters, i.e. choice of transmission time, the
alarm threshold and the response of the unit in the event of an alarm.
Adding further command inputs/outputs (up to 6) is accomplished by simply inserting additional relay in-
terfaces. There is no room for trip counters (G3HF), if there are more than 4 commands because their rack
slots are occupied by relay interfaces. From firmware release 1.1.00 onwards, internal trip counters are
provided for all six commands. They are, however, volatile and their counts are lost should the power supply
be interrupted or the reset be operated.
Testing during operation
An automatic loop testing routine cyclically checks the teleprotection channel. The test signal which is
transmitted in the same way as a genuine tripping signal is recognized by the receiver and "reflected" back to
the transmit station. The test routine is terminated, providing the test signal arrives back at the initiating
NSD 70D, otherwise it is repeated and alarm is given should the result of eight subsequent trials be negative.
The loop test can also be initiated manually at any of the stations by pressing a button on the front of the
equipment. A LED indicates the result of the test.
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An NSD 70D unit can also interrogate the status of the remote unit and give alarm if necessary. Information
regarding the nature of the problem is contained in the signal received.
A serial interface is provided on the front of the unit for service and diagnostic purposes, via which with the
aid of a pocket terminal or a PC details of equipment settings, firmware release, operating parameters and
alarm signals generated by the local and remote units are available.
The tests do not impair the equipment's ability to operate if need be, i.e. a proper tripping signal always takes
priority over any test procedures.
Alarm signals
The following criteria are monitored and generate alarm signals:
- bit error rate of guard or tripping signal codes too high

- loss of incoming signal (data or clock)
- AIS (Alarm Indication Signal)
- loss of synchronisation (Tx / Rx)
- alarm signal from the remote station (programmable)
- bit error rate above the set level (see Section 7.1.2)
- single component error (Tx / Rx)
- power supply failure
- local test mode activated
- response of internal test routines (Checksum, RAM, loop test, watchdog, programming switches, ICLK)
- tripping signal longer than 2.5 s (alarm can be inhibited for continuous signal transmission and applies
to all commands simultaneously)
- address error (device addresses can be programmed from firmware release 1.2.00 onwards, see
Section 8.7)
Alarm signals are emitted via potentially-free contacts:

- 1 common alarm on each relay interface common alarm
- 2 common alarms on the alarm interface = combination of all actual alarm signals (see above)
The alarm signalling relays have pick-up time delays with a setting range of 80 ms to 10 seconds (alarm
interface) respectively 50 ms to 2.0 seconds for the alarm relay on the relay interface (see block diagram in
Section 3.3).
The alarm relays have a fixed reset time delay of 2 seconds (alarm and relay interface).
Programming switches facilitate the selection of how the command outputs should respond in the event of
lost incoming signal (data or clock, i.e. Rx sync Alarm), a bit error rate above the alarm threshold setting, the
receipt of an AIS signal or an addressing error:
- The alarm status has no influence on the command outputs.
- Command outputs are set to active (tripping status).
- Command outputs are set inactive (guard status).
- Command outputs retain the statuses they had immediately prior to the alarm.
The setting applies to all the command outputs simultaneously.

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3.3 Assemblies and power supply units

Block diagram:
UNBLOCKING 1 Tx Command
ALARM Tx
Interface
UNBLOCKING 2 Rx Rx Command
G3HE
Alarm
COMMON ALARM 1 Rx AUX
Alarm Digital RELAY
Signal Interface
COMMON ALARM 2 G3HC Alarm
5V Processing
(G3HD)
24V
G3HP
AC or Tx Command
SUPPLY 1 DC
Tx
RDY Rx Rx Command
24VDC
GRD Alarm
Rx AUX
AC or TRP
SUPPLY 2 DC RELAY
Interface
Alarm SYN G3HC Alarm
24VDC (G3HD)
DATA
BER
Interface
Data signal
LS
Transmit clock D TRIP
Counter
Data signal G3HF
LS
Receive clock D
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Power supply units G3HG, G3HH and G3HI (G3HK and G3HQ on request)
There are several types of power supply units which cover all the standard battery and AC power supply
voltages. One power supply unit is capable of supplying a whole rack, i.e. a maximum of two NSD 70D's. A
redundant supply can be achieved by installing two power supply units, which may be combined in any
desired fashion.
Refer to Technical Data in Section 6 for the input voltages.
DSP module G3HP
The signal processing module G3HP contains essentially the functions for generating the digital outgoing
transmitter signal and evaluating the incoming receiver signal, the alarm display and the programming
switches.
The diagnostic connector for a pocket terminal or a PC is located on the front of the module.
Data interface G3HM (PCM Interface)
The PCM interface G3HM includes a codirectional and a contradirectional interface. The desired operating
mode can be selected using a jumper plug. The PCM interface converts the digital signal provided by the
processor into a line signal (LS) conforming to CCITT G.703.

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Data interface G3HR (RS-422 Interface)
The RS-422/V.11 interface G3HR generates a line signal (LS) conforming to the following interface
recommendations: RS-449, X.21 and RS-530 (SUB-D connectors, optionally via isolating terminals). The
desired operating mode is determined by the external cable (see Section 5.2). The RS-422 interface converts
the digital data signal from the processor into a line signal conforming to the RS-422/V.11 recommendation.
Data transmission can also take place via optical fibre link by installing an additional external fibreoptic
modem.
Data interface G3HS (Fibre Optic Interface)
The F.O. interface G3HS enables the transmission of the digital data signals over fibre optic cables. It is
available in two versions. The lower priced model is sufficient up to a maximum distance of 5 km and the
transmission takes place exclusively through multimode fibres. The slightly more expensive version enables
transmission up to 30 km max. when using singlemode fibres or up to 18 km with multimode fibres. The
connection of the optical cables is made with FC/PC plugs into the G3HS up to 30 km and with ST plugs into
the G3HS up to 5 km (accessible from the front of the equipment).
Relay interfaces G3HC, G3HD
The relay interface establishes the link with the protection relay. Each NSD 70D can have a maximum of 6
interfaces of either type. Each interface contains the transmitting and receiving circuits for one command and
a common alarm output. An auxiliary command output is associated with each main output and can be used,
for example, for controlling an event recorder. All input and output circuits are potentially-free and DC
isolated.
Alarm interface G3HE
The alarm interface includes the functions of the power supply monitor, internal 5 V supply, alarm relay
drivers and the unblocking (deblocking) logic with its auxiliary relays.
The internal 5 V supply can be duplicated by inserting a second alarm interface G3HE. A duplication of the
alarm and unblocking outputs is also possible where there is only one NSD 70D unit per rack.
Trip counter G3HF (optional)
The trip counter module contains two two-digit counters for recording the numbers of transmitted and
received commands. The display can be switched between the two combinations of NSD 70D commands
A/B or D/E. The counts remain intact in the event of an power supply failure.
Pocket terminal (optional)
The pocket terminal resembles a pocket calculator and enables information on NSD 70D equipment settings,
actual transmission time, operating status, firmware release and alarm messages to be accessed at any time
via the serial interface. This takes place without affecting the system's operating.
Equipment rack G7BGa
The equipment rack can accommodate either one or two complete NSD 70D units.
The racks and the different complements of units therein are described in Section 4.
More detailed descriptions of the modules are given in Section 7.

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3.4 Frontplate signals and controls

Front view of the various modules (does not correspond to their order in the rack !):
SUPPLY DSP PCM INTERF RS-422/V.11 F.O. INTERF ALARM INTERF 1 COUNTER
1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL
+24V
3 RDY 3 Tx SIG 3 Tx DATA 3 Tx DATA 3 +5V 3 Tx Trip TX

4 GRD 4 Rx DATA 4 Rx DATA 4 Rx
5 TRP
6 SYN
7 BER
8 TST RS- OTX Trip RX
9 RES 530
COM1 10 Rx DATA
11 Rx SYNC DISP A
12 Tx DATA 12 +24V
13 Tx SYNC
ORX 13 +5V DISP B
14 0V 14 0V 14 RESET
G3HG G3HP G3HM G3HR G3HS G3HE G3HC G3HF
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LED's:
Designation Module
"+24V" G3HG/H/I Power supply unit standing by (green)

G3HK/Q 24 VDC supply available.
" +5V" G3HE 5 V aux. DC converter standing by (green)

internal 5 V power supply available.
"AL" various Common alarm (red)

This LED lights on all the units that the alarm concerns.
"RDY" G3HP Ready (green)

The unit is switched on, initialised and ready for operation.
"GRD" G3HP Guard (green)
Lights whenever the guard signal is being received.
"TRP" G3HP Trip (green)
The tripping signal receiver has picked up.

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"SYN" G3HP Loss of synchronism (red)

Absence of the 8 kHz synchronisation clock (TX or RX) or detection of the
AIS.
"BER" G3HP BER alarm (red)
Bit error rate BER > 1E-03 or the set bit error rate.
"Tx SIG" G3HM Transmit alarm (red)

No valid code word is being transmitted.
"AL" G3HM Receive alarm (red)
No signal being received.
"Tx DATA" G3HR Transmit data valid (green)

A valid code word is being transmitted
"Rx DATA" G3HR Receive data valid (green)
A valid code word is being received
"Tx DATA" G3HS Transmit data valid (green)

A valid code word is being transmitted
"Rx DATA" G3HS Receive data valid (green)
A valid code word is being received
"Tx" G3HC/D Transmit command (green)

Lights while the corresponding command is being transmitted.
"Rx" G3HC/D Receive command (green)
Lights while the corresponding command is being received.
"TRIP Tx" G3HF Transmit trip counter

The number of commands transmitted is displayed (00 ... 99).
"TRIP Rx" G3HF Receive trip counter
The number of commands received is displayed (00 ... 99).
Controls:
Designation Module
"TST" G3HP Test (black pushbutton)

Pushbutton for manually initiating a loop test.
"RES" G3HP Reset (red pushbutton)
Pushbutton for reinitialising the signal processor
(outputs are blocked for approx. 5 s).
"COM1" G3HP Serial interface for the connection of a terminal.
"DISP" G3HF Switch for selecting the counts of commands A/B or D/E to display.
"RESET" G3HF Pushbutton (red) for resetting the trip counter.
"RS-530" G3HR Serial data interface RS-530
"OTX" G3HS F.O. interface transmit signal, FC/PC or ST plugs.
"ORX" G3HS F.O. interface receive signal, FC/PC or ST plugs.

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Test sockets:
Designation Module
"+24V" G3HE 24 V supply voltage

" +5V" G3HE 5 V aux. supply voltage
" 0V" G3HE 0 V signal ground, earth.
"Tx DATA" G3HM 64 kBit transmitter data signal

"Tx SYNC" G3HM 8 kHz transmitter synchronisation signal
"Rx DATA" G3HM 64 kBit receiver data signal
"Rx SYNC" G3HM 8 kHz receiver synchronisation signal
" 0V" G3HM 0 V signal ground, earth.
Rear of rack:
"ON", "OFF" Switch for switching the NSD 70D on and off
(only secondary side of supply unit, primary still switched on).

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4. MODULES FITTED IN RACKS AND ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS
The following figures show alternative combinations of units in an NSD 70D rack. Where more than one type
is given for a slot, any of the units may be inserted without restrictions.
Power supplies Device 1 Device 2
1 9 17 21 28 34 40 46 51 55 62 68 74 80
G3HG G3HG G3HP G3HM G3HE G3HC G3HC G3HF G3HP G3HM G3HE G3HC G3HC G3HF
G3HI G3HI G3HR G3HD G3HD G3HC G3HR G3HD G3HD G3HC
G3HH G3HH G3HS G3HD G3HS G3HD
G3HK G3HK
G3HQ G3HQ DSP PCM - ALARM RELAY RELAY TRIP DSP PCM - ALARM RELAY RELAY TRIP
MO- INTER- INTER- INTER- INTER- COUNTER MO- INTER- INTER- INTER- INTER- COUNTER
SUPPLY SUPPLY DULE FACE FACE FACE 1 FACE 1 or DULE FACE FACE FACE 1 FACE 1 or
or or or RELAY or or or RELAY
48/60VDC 48/60VDC RS-422 RELAY RELAY INTER- RS-422 RELAY RELAY INTER-
110VAC/DC 110VAC/DC INTER- INTER- INTER- FACE1 INTER- INTER- INTER- FACE 1
230VAC/DC 230VAC/DC FACE FACE 2 FACE 2 or FACE FACE 2 FACE 2 or
or RELAY or RELAY
F.O. INTER- F.O. INTER-
INTER- FACE2 INTER- FACE 2
FACE FACE
X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9 X10 X11 X12

Basic equipment with 1 NSD 70D and 1 command BA70DE05.DRW
2 independent devices, each with 2 commands and trip counter or 3 commands without trip counter
X..... Connector position on the backplate
Power supplies Device 1
1 9 17 21 28 34 40 46 51 55 62 68 74 80
G3HG G3HG G3HP G3HM G3HE G3HC G3HC G3HF G3HC G3HC G3HF
G3HI G3HI G3HR G3HD G3HD G3HC G3HD G3HD G3HC
G3HH G3HH G3HS G3HD G3HD
G3HK G3HK
G3HQ G3HQ DSP PCM - ALARM RELAY RELAY TRIP RELAY RELAY TRIP
MO- INTER- INTER- INTER- INTER- COUNTER INTER- INTER- COUNTER
SUPPLY SUPPLY DULE FACE FACE FACE 1 FACE 1 or FACE 1 FACE 1 or
or or or RELAY or or RELAY
48/60VDC 48/60VDC RS-422 RELAY RELAY INTER- RELAY RELAY INTER-
110VAC/DC 110VAC/DC INTER- INTER- INTER FACE 1 INTER- INTER FACE 1
230VAC/DC 230VAC/DC FACE FACE 2 FACE 2 or FACE 2 FACE 2 or
or RELAY RELAY
F.O. INTER INTER-
INTER- FACE 2 FACE 2
FACE
X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9 X10 X11 X12

Basic equipment with 1 NSD 70D and 1 command BA70DE06.DRW
Full version with 6 commands without trip counters or 4 commands with trip counters
X..... Connector position on the backplate
The smallest version of an NSD 70D for one command comprises the following:
- 1 rack type G7BGa

- 1 power supply unit type G3HG, G3HI, G3HH, G3HK or G3HQ
- 1 DSP module type G3HP
- 1 data interface type G3HM, G3HR or G3HS
- 1 alarm interface type G3HE
- 1 relay interface type G3HC or G3HD

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- 2 connecting cables type V9LE, one for the alarm interface and one for the relay interface
- 1 connecting cable for the data interface (V9LF for the PCM interface type G3HM / V9MG, V9MH,
V9MI or V9MK for the RS-422 interface type G3HR / V9FZ, V9GA or V9GD for the F.O. interface type
G3HS up to 30 km / V9GB, V9GC or V9LZ for the F.O. interface type G3HS up to 5 km).
The rack G7BGa is fitted with a wiring PCB type G1CY and is able to accommodate two independent
NSD 70D units or a single NSD 70D unit with up to 6 commands. When two NSD 70D's are used in a T-
station, the corresponding signals are linked by jumper plugs on the backplate PCB.
The power supply for two NSD 70D's can be derived in one of the following ways:
- A single unit supplies both NSD 70D's, i.e. one unit supplies the complete rack.
- Two units supply both NSD 70D's in parallel, i.e. the power supply is redundant.
- The left-hand unit [N1] supplies one NSD 70D and the right-hand unit [N9] supplies the other. One rack
can thus house two independent NSD 70D systems each with up to 3 commands.
Two power supply units of any type may be combined in any way desired.

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Utility Communication Systems Mechanical features
5. MECHANICAL FEATURES
5.1 Modules and assemblies

The NSD 70D modules are designed for Europe format PCB's of the K80 type having a height of 3U
(133.4 mm) and a depth of 160 mm. Power supply units (SUPPLY) have a width of 8R (40.6 mm), the first
one being located at slot N1 and the second one at slot N9. The DSP module is 4R (20.3 mm) wide and is
inserted immediately next to the second power supply unit. All other modules have a width of 6R (30.5 mm).
The frontplates of interface 1 type G3HC, interface 2 type G3HD, the alarm interface type G3HE and the trip
counter type G3HF are displaced by 1R to the left to make room for a personnel protection guard, because
the station battery voltage is present also on the soldered side of the PCB.
Units fitted in G7BGa:

8R 8R 4R 6R 6R 6R 6R 6R 4R 6R 6R 6R 6R 6R
SUPPLY SUPPLY DSP PCM INTERF ALARM INTERF 1 INTERF 1 COUNTER DSP RS-422/V.11 ALARM INTERF 1 INTERF 1 COUNTER
1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL
+24V +24V
3 RDY 3 Tx SIG 3 +5V 3 Tx 3 Tx Trip TX 3 RDY 3 Tx DATA 3 +5V 3 Tx 3 Tx Trip TX
4 GRD 4 Rx 4 Rx 4 GRD 4 Rx DATA 4 Rx 4 Rx
5 TRP 5 TRP
6 SYN 6 SYN
7 BER 7 BER
8 TST Trip RX 8 TST Trip RX
9 RES 9 RES RS-
COM1 10 Rx DATA COM1 530
11 Rx SYNC DISP A DISP A
12 Tx DATA 12 +24V 12 +24V
13 Tx SYNC 13 +5V DISP B 13 +5V DISP B
14 0V 14 0V 14 RESET 14 0V 14 RESET
G3HG G3HG G3HP G3HM G3HE G3HC G3HC G3HF G3HP G3HR G3HE G3HC G3HC G3HF
Full mounted NSD 70D rack G7BG
SUPPLY SUPPLY DSP PCM INTERF ALARM INTERF 1 INTERF 1 INTERF 1 INTERF 1 INTERF 1 INTERF 1
1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL 1 AL
+24V +24V
3 RDY 3 Tx SIG 3 +5V 3 Tx 3 Tx 3 Tx 3 Tx 3 Tx 3 Tx
4 GRD 4 Rx 4 Rx 4 Rx 4 Rx 4 Rx 4 Rx
5 TRP
6 SYN
7 BER
8 TST
9 RES
COM1 10 Rx DATA
11 Rx SYNC
12 Tx DATA 12 +24V
13 Tx SYNC 13 +5V
14 0V 14 0V
G3HG G3HG G3HP G3HM G3HE G3HC G3HC G3HC G3HC G3HC G3HC
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The rack assemblies are 19" wide and 3U high, corresponding to 133.4 mm, and have a depth of 245 mm
including the depth of the side plates. Provision is made for fitting an optionally available plate with a strip
along the lower edge of the rack for labelling the units, which increases the overall height of the rack by one
ASA division (1 ASA division = 1U = 44.5 mm).
Also available are a cable duct and a screening cover for the backplate.

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5.2 External connections
Power supply
The power supply is connected to FASTON terminals (6.3 mm) on the left-hand side of the rack.
The upper terminals are those for power supply unit 1 located at slot N1 and the lower ones for power supply
unit 2 at slot N9. All power supply units are DC isolated from earth and between primary and secondary.
DANGER Faston connectors on the rack must be covered with an
isolation sleeve.
Cover for unused faston plug
HESG455631P0001
Isolation sleeve for faston connector
NBT 402942P0008
Where two power supply units having different primary

Caution voltages are installed, special attention must be paid that
the wiring on the side plate is correct! If either the wiring
or the units themselves are reversed a power supply unit
may suffer damage.
Switch S1 and S2
Separate ON/OFF switches are fitted on the rear of the rack for each NSD 70D, i.e. for each half of a rack,
which interrupt the power supply voltages on the secondary side of the supply units. The primary station
battery voltage is thus always switched on and the connections to the station battery or power supply should
be interrupted before withdrawing or inserting a power supply unit. Only the DSP-module, the data interface,
the alarm module, the relays interfaces and the trip counter are switched off. A suitable means of interrupting
the supply must be provided at the time of installation.
Neither removing nor inserting of modules is permitted

Caution during power-up of the equipment. Proceeding to plug
in and out of modules the power supply of the
equipment has to be switched OFF.
There is a melting fuse (5 x 20 mm) in the primary circuit which is located at the rear of each supply unit. The
current rating of the fuse depends on the type of power supply unit (see Technical Data in Section 6).
Signals
The connecting cables V9LF, V9LE and V9MK establish the connections between the backplate and the
isolating terminals for the external signals. They have plug connectors at the equipment end and are
terminated at isolating terminals for wire gauges up to 4 mm2 at the station wiring end. The cables V9MG,
V9MH and V9MI are supplied with a 15, 25 or 37 pin SUB-D connector at the station wiring end.
Cable V9LF is 2500 mm long and conducts the PCM signals to the PCM interface G3HM. It is only ever
inserted into connectors X2 and X8 on the backplate.
The cables V9MG (X.21 Recommendation), V9MH (RS-530 Recommendation), V9MI (RS-449 Recommen-
dation) and V9MK (screened cable with terminal block) are also 2500 mm long and are used to connect the
line signals of the RS-422 interface. They are only ever inserted into connectors X2 and X8 on the backplate.

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Cable V9LE is yet again 2500 mm long and fits the connectors of modules G3HC, G3HD and G3HE. It
carries the tripping and alarm signals and goes to the appropriate connector X3, X4, X5, or X9, X10, X11 on
the backplate.
A mixed up or a wrong connected cable can get

DANGER damage. If the cable V9LE is connected to a connector
X2 or X8 then the interfaces G3HM and G3HR can be
destroyed.
A special screwdriver is available for the terminal block. (See appendix A)
Various fibre optic cables are available to attach the optical signals to the F.O. interface G3HS. The choice of
the cable is dependent upon the type of interface (G3HS up to 5 km or G3HS up to 30 km), the optical fibre
(singlemode or multimode) and the kind of connection (cabinet internal connection - e.g. from NSD 70D to
multiplexer FOX 20 - or from the equipment to a splice box). The cables are either equipped with suitable
plugs (ST or FC/PC) at one end or at both ends depending on the application. Detailed information can be
found in Chapter 11.4.
The fibre optic connection must be especially cleaned

Note:
before they can be plugged in.
The optical cable must be fixed together very carefully

Caution to avoid damage. The ceramic sleeves are very
sensitive. An improper application can take damage to
the FC/PC sleeves on the F.O. interfaces.
The connectors X... on the backplate are clearly marked by screen printed labels. The cables are inserted in
the lower half of the connectors X..., the upper half being used for the internal bus connections.
The cables themselves are labelled at the isolating terminal end.

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Wiring table for cable V9LE (for relay interface G3HC/D and alarm interface G3HE):
C-connector X3, X4, X5 Core No. Signal name Terminal

X9, X10, X11 No.
Pin No. G3HC/G3HD G3HE
c19 1 ALARM AL1 2
c20 2 ALARM AL1 1
c23 3 AUX AL2 4
c24 4 AUX AL2 3
c27 5 TX(+) UNBL1 6
c28 6 TX(-) UNBL1 5
c31/a31 7/8 RX(+) UNBL2 8
c32/a32 9/10 RX(-) UNBL2 7
Wiring table for cable V9LF (for PCM interface G3HM):
C-connector X2/X8 Core No. Signal name Terminal

Pin No. No.
a24/c24 Shield GND
c18 1 RX-DATA1 1
c19 2 RX-DATA2 2
c21 3 RX-CLK1 3
c22 4 RX-CLK2 4
c26 5 TX-DATA1 5
c27 6 TX-DATA2 6
c29 7 TX-CLK1 7
c30 8 TX-CLK2 8

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Wiring table for cable V9MG (for RS-422/X.21 interface G3HR):
C-connector X2/X8 Core No Signal SUB-D connector

Pin No. name (15 pin, male) Pin No.
1 SHIELD-1 1
c26 2 SD-A 2
c18 3 RD-A 4
c29 4 ST-A 6
a29 5 TT-A 7
a22 6 GNDI-1 8
c27 7 SD-B 9
c19 8 RD-B 11
c30 9 ST-B 13
a30 10 TT-B 14
a21 11 +5VI-1 15
Wiring table for cable V9MH (cable for RS-422/RS-530 interface G3HR):
C-connector X2/X8 Core No. Signal SUB-D connector

name (25 pin, male)
Pin No. Pin No.
Frontplate Ext. cable
1 SHIELD-1 1 1
c26 2 SD-A 2 2
c18 3 RD-A 3 3
GNDI-2 7
a22 4 GNDI-1 7
c22 5 RT-B 9 9
a30 6 TT-B 11 11
c30 7 ST-B 12 12
c27 8 SD-B 14 14
c29 9 ST-A 15 15
c19 10 RD-B 16 16
c21 11 RT-A 17 17
a21 12 +5VI-1 20
+5VI-2 20
a29 13 TT-A 24 24

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Wiring table for cable V9MI (for RS-422/RS449 interface G3HR):
C-connector X2/X8 Core No. Signal SUB-D connector

name (37 pin, male) Pin No.
1 SHIELD-1 1
c26 2 SD-A 4
c29 3 ST-A 5
c18 4 RD-A 6
c21 5 RT-A 8
a21 6 +5VI-1 12
a29 7 TT-A 17
a22 8 GNDI-1 19
c27 9 SD-B 22
c30 10 ST-B 23
c19 11 RD-B 24
c22 12 RT-B 26
a30 13 TT-B 35
Wiring table for cable V9MK (for RS-422 interface G3HR with terminal block):
C-connector X2/X8 Core No. Signal Pin No.

name
c18 4 RD-A 1
c19 11 RD-B 2
c21 5 RT-A 3
c22 12 RT-B 4
c26 2 SD-A 5
c27 9 SD-B 6
c29 3 ST-A 7
c30 10 ST-B 8
a29 7 TT-A 9
a30 13 TT-B 10
a21 6 +5VI-1 11
a22 8 GNDI-1 12
1 SHIELD-1 13

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Utility Communication Systems Technical data
6. TECHNICAL DATA
6.1 System data

NSD 70D complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
NSD 70D conforms to the Standard IEC 60834-1 "Teleprotection Equipment of Power Systems -
Performance and Testing – Part 1: Command Systems”.
NSD 70D is year 2000 compliant!
Power supply units Input voltage:

Type G3HI DC/DC converter 38 VDC to 71 VDC
(48 VDC, 60 VDC) Primary fuse M2/250E*
Type G3HH DC/DC converter 76 VDC to 180 VDC
(110 VDC) Primary fuse M1.6/250E*
Type G3HG DC/DC converter / AC/DC converter 195 VDC to 250 VDC
(220 VDC, 230 VAC) Primary fuse M0.8/250C* 165 VAC to 250 VAC
Type G3HK (upon request) DC/DC converter 19 VDC to 45 VDC

24 VDC) Primary fuse M3.15/250E*
Type G3HQ (upon request) AC/DC converter. 88 VAC to 132 VAC
(110 VAC) Primary fuse M1.6/250E* 98 VDC to 186 VDC
*M = medium slow
C = without quenching
E = with quenching
Power consumption typical 6W

maximum 10 W
No. of commands 1 to 6
Transmission times 2 steps (T01, T02) < 3 ms, < 6 ms (G3HC)

(at 64 kBit/s) < 11 ms, < 14 ms (G3HD)
Command duration monitored at the transmitter, < 2.5 s or

monitor inhibited unlimited
Alarm outputs N/O or N/C contact 250 VDC, 150 W

1 common alarm on relay interface
2 common alarms on alarm interface
Alarm delay adjustable,
see data on G3HC, G3HD and G3HE
Electrical safety
Meets the safety requirements according to IEC 60950 / EN 60950

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External connections
Power supply FASTON connector 6.3 mm
Alarms, commands
and data signals knife disconnect terminal block test socket screw
2
stranded wire 0.2 to 2.5 mm
2
solid wire 0.2 to 4.0 mm
stripping length 7 mm
torque 0.5 to 0.6 Nm
Ambient conditions
Operation:
Climatic conditions Complies with IEC 60721-3-3, Class 3K5
Temperature range -5 to +45 °C
< 24 h to +55 °C
3
Humidity (non condensing) < 95 %, < 28 g/m
Mechanical conditions Complies with IEC 60721-3-3, Class 3M1
Vibration sinusoidal Complies with IEC 60068-2-6
Shock Complies with IEC 60068-2-27
Transport: (equipment not energized)

Climatic conditions Temperature range -30 to +70 °C
3
Vibration sinusoidal Complies with IEC 60068-2-6
Shock Complies with IEC 60068-2-27
Free fall
(0.25m / equipment is packed) Complies with IEC 60068-2-32
Storage:
Climatic conditions Temperature range -30 to +70 °C
3
6.2 Electromagnetic compatibility and insulation

The equipment meets the EMC requirements for:
Emission
Conducted radio frequency interference EN 55022 class A 150 kHz to 30 MHz
Radiated radio frequency interference EN 55022 class A 30 MHz to 1 GHz
Immunity EN 50082-2
Radiated electromagnetic field IEC 61000-4-3 class 3 27 to 1000 MHz, 80% AM
1 kHz repetition rate, 10 V/m
Radiated electromagnetic field IEC 61000-4-3 class 3 900 MHz ± 5 MHz, 50% PM
ENV 50204 200 Hz repetition rate, 10 V/m
Radiated electromagnetic field ENV 50204 1.89 GHz ± 10 MHz, 50% PM
200 Hz repetition rate, 10 V/m

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Relay interfaces types G3HC, G3HD, Alarm interface type G3HE and unblocking outputs:
Insulation (dielectric) test (50 Hz 1 min) IEC 60950/ Prim/Earth 2.0 kV
IEC 60834-1 Prim/Sec 3.0 kV
Insulation resistance IEC 60834-1 ≥ 100 MOhm, 500 VDC

Impulse withstand test (1.2 / 50 µs) IEC 60834-1 5 kV Common mode
5 kV Differential mode,
except relay contacts:
1 1
1.3 / 1.7 kV Differential mode
1
as specified by the relay manufacturer
Fast transient burst

(5/50 ns, 2.5 kHz repetition rate) IEC 61000-4-4 4 kV
Surge immunity test IEC 61000-4-5 4 kV Common mode

2 kV Differential mode
Conducted radio frequency interference
(0.15 to 80 MHz, AM, 1 kHz, 80%) IEC 61000-4-6 10 V (e.m.f.)
High frequency disturbance test

(1 MHz, 400 Hz repetition rate, 2 s burst duration) IEC 61000-4-12 2.5 kV Common mode
1.25 kV Differential mode
Conducted common mode disturbance
(frequency 50 Hz, continuous mode) IEC 61000-4-16 30 Vrms
PCM interface type G3HM

Impulse withstand test (1.2/50 µs) IEC 60834-1 1 kV Common mode


(5/50 ns, 5 kHz repetition rate) IEC 61000-4-4 2 kV




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Power supply units types G3HI / G3HH








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Rack, Frontplate elements, connectors

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) IEC 61000-4-2 15 kV air discharge
8 kV contact discharge

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6.3 DSP module type G3HP

Power supply
Voltage +5 V ± 0.25 V
Current load typical 0.28 A
maximum 0.65 A
Clock frequency 40 MHz
Memories
Program PROM 16 k
Data RAM 16 k
TX trip counter: internal (firmware rel. 1.1.00 onwards)
Time delay 750 us ± 250 us
Latching time 0 ... 125 us
RX trip counter: internal (firmware rel.1.1.00 onwards)
Time delay 0 us
Latching time 4 ms to 10 ms
Monitoring and alarm

TX/RX loss of synchronism delay < 1 ms
latching time <1s
Bit error monitor BER > set value
delay 1) 2 ... 60 s
latching time 1) 2 ... 60 s
TX single component failure anti-valency of two criteria 100...150ms
Checksum error internal instantaneous
RAM failure write/read error instantaneous
Loop test failure after 8 unsuccessful attempts
Undervoltage +5 V supply Us < 4.5 V
System clock failure instantaneous
Continuous command if alarm enabled > 2.5 s
RX single component failure on relay interface >3s
Programming switch position inadmissible instantaneous
Internal calculation error instantaneous
Local test mode switched on internal instantaneous
Missing ICLK (from data inter-
face) or UART (COM1) defective 8 to 12 s
AIS being received < 1 ms
Common alarm instantaneous
Remote alarm instantaneous
Addressing error detection time 2) < 4 ms
alarm 3) < 100 ms
Diagnostic interface connector 9 pin SUB-D,

(RS-232) data rate 1200 Baud
data bits 7
parity none
stop bits 2
compatible with VT100
1) Depends on bit error rate of the transmission channel (see Section 7.1.2)
2) The command outputs are set to the programmed alarm state after this time.
3) Time delay for an alarm (LED and message on terminal)

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6.4 Data interface

6.4.1 PCM interface type G3HM
Power supply
Input voltage +5 V ± 0.25 V

Current load typical 75 mA from +5 V
maximum 110 mA from +5 V
Contradirectional interface
The coding scheme and waveforms conform to the CCITT G.703 recommendation.
Data signal output

Nominal bit rate 64 kBit/s
Tolerance < ± 100 ppm
Longitudinal conversion loss 32 kHz > 50 dB
Output impedance 120 Ohm
Impulse voltage nominal 1.0 V
Data and clock signal inputs (Rx/Tx)

Tolerance < ±100 ppm
Longitudinal conversion loss 32 kHz / 64 kHz > 50 dB
Data input return loss 1.6 kHz to 3.2 kHz > 14 dB
3.2 kHz to 64 kHz > 18 dB
64 kHz to 96 kHz > 28 dB
Clock input return loss 3.2 kHz to 6.4 kHz > 18 dB
6.4 kHz to 128 kHz > 22 dB
128 kHz to 192 kHz > 28 dB
Input impedance 120 Ohm
Interference withstand for a cable attenuation of 3 dB 300 mVpp transverse
Screening cable shield grounding only one end

at transmitter end
(recommended)
Max. cable length with suitable wideband (LAN) 400 m

cable (refer to Section 11.4)

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Codirectional interface
The coding scheme and waveforms conform to the CCITT G.703 recommendation.
Data and clock signal output

Nominal symbol rate 256 kBaud
Jitter amplitude according to CCITT G.823
Band B1 < 0.25 UI
Band B2 < 0.05 UI
Output impedance 120 Ohm
Data and clock signal inputs

Nominal symbol rate 256 kBaud
Return loss 4 kHz to 13 kHz > 18 dB
13 kHz to 256 kHz > 25 dB
256 kHz to 384 kHz > 20 dB
Input impedance 120 Ohm
Interference withstand for a cable attenuation of 3 dB 300 mVpp transverse

at transmitter end
(recommended)
Max. cable length with suitable wideband (LAN) 400 m

cable (refer to Section 11.4)

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6.4.2 RS-422 interface type G3HR

Power supply:
Input voltage +5 V ± 0.25 V
Load current typical 56 mA
maximum 100 mA
Input voltage +24 V ± 1 V

Load current typical 20 mA
maximum 35 mA
Electrical data according to Standard: EIA RS-422-A

CCITT V.11
Digital signal output (SD):
Bit rate 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s
Output voltage with 100 Ohm load ≥ ± 2 V differential
Output transmit clock to DCE (TT):

Clock frequency 64 kHz or 56 kHz
Output voltage with 100 Ohm load ≥ ± 2 V differential
Supply output(+5VI-1/-2 to GNDI-1/-2):

Voltage 5 V ± 0.25 V
Maximum current 100 mA
Digital signal input (RD):

Bit rate 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s
Input voltage ≤ ± 6 V differential
± 7 V to signal ground
Sensitivity ≥ ± 0.2 V
Input resistance selectable 100 Ohm or ≥ 4 kOhm
Input transmit clock (ST) and receive clock (RT):

Clock frequency 64 kHz or 56 kHz
Input voltage ≤ ± 6 V differential
≤ ± 7 V to signal earth
Sensitivity ≥ ± 0.2 V
Input resistance selectable 100 Ohm or ≥ 4 kOhm
Cable termination resistance (RD, ST, RT) selectable 100 Ohm / ≥ 4 kOhm
Max. cable length internal transmit and receive clock on G3HR 1000 m
external transmit and/or receive clock 500 m

at transmitter end
(recommended)

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6.4.3 F.O. interface type G3HS up to 5 km

Operating wavelength 1300 nm
Optical code Modified Coded Mark Inversion (MCMI)

MM SM
Average optical power coupled into multimode-fibre 50/125 µm (Tu=25°C) ≥ -24 dBm -
Max. average optical received power (BER=1E-09) ≤ -18 dBm -
Receiver sensitivity (BER=1E-09, 4.096 MBd, Tu=25°C) ≤ -33 dBm -
Optical power ratio (between power coupled into fibre and receiver sensitivity) 9 dB -
Margin (temperature, ageing) 4 dB -
Permissible optical attenuation 5 dB -
Range (1.0 dB/km incl. splices) 0...5.0 km -
Optical transmitter power reduction none -
Optical transmission rate 4096 kBaud

Optical transmission device LED
Optical plug connectors ST
Jitter acceptance according CCITT Rec. G.823
Jitter transfer function according CCITT Rec. G.921
Laser class 1 according IEC 60825-1
6.4.4 F.O. interface type G3HS up to 30 km

Operating wavelength 1300 nm
Optical code Modified Coded Mark Inversion (MCMI)

MM SM
Average optical power coupled into singlemode-fibre 10/125 µm (Tu=25°C) ≥ -20 dBm
Average optical power coupled into multimode-fibre 50/125 µm (Tu=25°C) ≥ -16 dBm
Max. average optical received power (BER=1E-09) ≤ -20 dBm ≤ -20 dBm
Receiver sensitivity (BER=1E-09, 4.096 MBd, Tu=25°C) ≤ -40 dBm ≤ -40 dBm
Optical power ratio (between power coupled into fibre and receiver sensitivity) 24 dB 20 dB
Margin (temperature, ageing) 6 dB 6 dB
Permissible optical attenuation 18 dB 14 dB
Range MM (1.0 dB/km incl. splices) 8....18 km
Range SM (0.47 dB/km incl. splices) 8...30 km
Optical transmitter power reduction type. 5 dB type. 5 dB

Range with reduced transmitter power 0...8 km 0...8 km
Optical transmission rate 4096 kBaud

Optical transmission device LED
Optical plug connectors FC/PC
Jitter acceptance according CCITT Rec. G.823
Jitter transfer function according CCITT Rec. G.921
Laser class 1 according IEC 60825-1

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6.5 Relay interface 1 type G3HC

Universal interface for blocking, permissive and direct transfer tripping schemes.
Power supply
Voltage 1 +24 V ± 1.0 V
Current load typical 21 mA
maximum 50 mA
Voltage 2 5 V ± 0.25 V
maximum 15 mA
Command input opto coupler contact + battery

battery voltage 48 VDC to 250 VDC
contact burden < 10 mA
switching level 48 V...110 V 25 V typical
operating time < 850 us
reverse polarity protection up to 300 VDC
Command output
Main output semiconductor relay
tripping command 250 VDC, < 2 A
ON / OFF ratio = 1 / 3
up to 5 min / 15 min max.
continuous command 250 VDC < 1 A
N/O contact current limited
(at about 3 A) 1
leakage current < 300 uA (300 V, 70° C)
pick-up delay < 250 us
reverse polarity protection to 300 VDC
Auxiliary output N/O contact 250 VDC, 10 W
current limiter series resistor (on board)
pick-up delay < 2.5 ms
Signal prolongation adjustable with resistor < 5 ms to 500 ms

adjustable in steps < 5 ms, 20 ms, 100 ms
tolerance ± 30 %
1 Only for transient currents, e.g. cable capacitance discharge. CAUTION: the contact is not short-circuit proof !

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Alarm output 1 common alarm,

N/O or N/C contact ≤ 150 W / ≤ 2000 VA
max. peak current (Fall back time ≤ 1 ms) ≤ 50 A
current limiter series resistor
(external application)
cos ϕ = 1
2
max. AC-load: 8 A / 250 VAC
cos ϕ = 0.4
2
4 A / 250 VAC
max DC-load:
Battery voltage 1 max. DC resistive load for max. DC resistive load for
On and Off commands switch over
24 VDC 10.0 A 2 5.6 A 2
36 VDC 4.7 A 2 1.75 A 2
48 VDC 1.83 A 2 1.05 A
60 VDC 1.12 A 0.83 A
72 VDC 0.90 A 0.75 A
96 VDC 0.71 A 0.66 A
110 VDC 0.70 A 0.63 A
220 VDC 0.60 A 0.56 A
Aux. alarm relay delay adj. pick-up time 50 ms to 2 s

fixed reset time 2s
6.6 Relay interface 2 type G3HD

This interface is equipped with an electro-mechanical relay with heavy-duty contacts and is suitable for
switching heavy loads. Transmission times are approx. 8 ms longer than with type G3HC.
Power supply
Voltage 1 +24 V ± 1.0 V
Current load typical27 mA
maximum 74 mA
Current load typical3 mA
maximum 10 mA
Command input opto coupler contact + battery

battery voltage 48 VDC to 250 VDC
contact burden < 10 mA
operating time < 850 us
reverse polarity protection to 300 VDC
1 Battery voltage complies to IEC 38 with tolerance: +20 % / -15 %

2 The max. current is limited to 1.5 A when using the cable V9LE (or 3.0 A, but for terminals 7 and 8 only). The above
figures refer to the relay.

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Command output
Main output electromechanical relay,
max. peak current (Fall back time ≤ 1 ms) ≤ 50 A
current limiter series resistor (on board)
cos ϕ = 1
2
cos ϕ = 0.4
2
4 A / 250 VAC
max DC-load:
24 VDC 10.0 A 2 5.6 A 2
36 VDC 4.7 A 2 1.75 A 2
48 VDC 1.83 A 2 1.05 A
60 VDC 1.12 A 0.83 A
72 VDC 0.90 A 0.75 A
96 VDC 0.71 A 0.66 A
110 VDC 0.70 A 0.63 A
220 VDC 0.60 A 0.56 A
Pick-up delay < 8 ms
Signal prolongation adjustable with resistor 20 ms to 500 ms

adjustable in steps 20 ms, 50 ms, 200 ms
tolerance ± 30 %
Auxiliary output same as main output
Alarm output 1 common alarm

N/O or N/C contact same as main output
Aux. alarm relay delay adjustable pick-up time 50 ms to 2 s
fixed reset time 2s


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6.7 Alarm interface type G3HE

Power supply
Voltage 1 +24 V ± 1.0 V
maximum 200 mA
Current supply typical 400 mA
maximum 900 mA
Alarm outputs electromech. relay,

max. peak current (Fall back time. ≤ 1ms) ≤ 50 A
current limiter series resistor
(external application)
cos ϕ = 1
2
cos ϕ = 0.4
2
4 A / 250 VAC
max DC-load:
2
24VDC 10.0A 2 5.6A
2 2
36VDC 4.7A 1.75A
2
48VDC 1.83A 1.05A
60VDC 1.12A 0.83A
72VDC 0.90A 0.75A
96VDC 0.71A 0.66A
110VDC 0.70A 0.63A
220VDC 0.60A 0.56A
Pick-up delay adjustable 80 ms ... 10 s

default 10 s
Reset delay fixed 2.5 s
Unblocking outputs 2 N/O contacts 250 VDC, 10 W

Max. voltage < 250 VDC
Current limiter series resistor
(on board)
Cut-in delay < 2.5 ms
Additional delay adjustable 1 ms .... 40 ms
default 10 ms
Pulse length adjustable 50 ms .... 390 ms
default 200 ms
tolerance ± 50 %


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6.8 Trip counter type G3HF

Power supply
Voltage 1 +24 V ± 1.0 V
maximum 31 mA
maximum 34 mA
Trip counter
max. count 99
(counts through to 0 upon
reaching maximum)
Display switchover for signals A/B and D/E
Delay and latching time
Trip counter TX: Delay 2.8 ms ± 20 %

Latching time 2.8 ms ± 20 %
Trip counter RX: Delay 640 us ± 20 %

Latching time 640 us ± 20 %

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6.9 Mechanical data

Rack
Outer dimensions height 3U (133 mm)
incl. label strip and cable duct 4U (177 mm)
width 19"
depth (incl. side plate) 245 mm
External connections auxiliary supplies 6.3 mm FASTON
PCM interface G3HM C connector
RS-422 interface G3HR C connector or SUB-D
F.O. interface up to 5 km ST plug connectors
F.O. interface up to 30 km FC/PC plug connectors
relay and alarm interfaces C connector
Weight rack with 1 NSD 70D approx. 6 kg
rack with 2 NSD 70D's approx. 8 kg
DSP module
Dimensions height (PCB) 3U (100 mm)
width 4R (20.3 mm)
depth 160 mm
Safety facility component side metal plate
Data interfaces
width 6R (30.5 mm)
depth 160 mm
Connector internal C connector
external C connector
Relay interfaces, alarm interface and trip counter

width 6R (30.5 mm)
depth 160 mm
frontplate displaced to left by 1R
Connector internal C connector
external C connector
Safety facility component side metal plate
soldering side insulation plate
Connecting cable
V9LF length 2500 mm
V9LE length 2500 mm
V9MG length 2500 mm
V9MH length 2500 mm
V9MI length 2500 mm
V9MK length 2500 mm
V9FZ length 4...99 m
V9GA length 4...99 m
V9GB length 4...99 m
V9GC length 4...99 m
V9GD length 4...99 m
V9LZ length 4...99 m

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Utility Communication Systems Description of operation
7. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
7.1 DSP module G3HP

7.1.1 Hardware
Block diagram:
DSP MODULE (G3HP)

9 +5V
RESET LOOP TEST 4 DTR
6 DSR
8 RTS
7 CTS
RS232
11a FSR 1 2 -TXD
12a DR
ser. input 3 -RXD
10a CLKR DIGITAL
SIGNAL 5 GND
PROCESSOR 40MHz
UART
COM1
TMS 320C25
11c FSX 1 ICLK 13a
10c CLKX ser. output RES
WATCH ALARM
12c DX DOG
PTXA 1a
PTXB 2a
BUFFER
PTXC 3a
DATA 16 BIT
PTXD 4a
BUFFER
ADDRESS 12 BIT
PROM PROM PTXE 6c
RAM RAM
8k*8 8k*8 8k*8 8k*8 PTXF 7c
COM. AL. 3c
8 BIT -TXGUARD 5c
DATA
PRXA 6a
"AL" PRXB 7a
"RDY" PRXC 8a
PRXD 9a
"GRD"
BUFFER
BUFFER
"TRP"
I/O-BUS
"SYN"
"BER"
3c COMMON ALARM SWITCH INPUT BUFFER
13c -WR
BUFFER
MP3
8c PRXE
9c PRXF EVALUATION TIME; ALARM SETTINGS; BIT ERROR RATE
5a UNBLOCKING LOOP TEST; TRANSIT MODE
1c -RXGUARD
BA70DD08.DRW
The DSP module hardware comprises the signal processor with the data and program memories, the various
digital input and output units, the clock supply, a serial interface and a "watchdog".
The digital inputs/outputs and the serial diagnostic interface are controlled via an 8 bit bus, which is comple-
tely isolated from the fast 16 bit processor bus. Also connected to this bus are the 4 switches for program-
ming the equipment and the LED displays on the frontplate. The input/output buffers for communicating with
the other modules are protected by series resistors and are short-circuit proof up to 24 V.
The signal processor is monitored by a watchdog, which upon picking up instantaneously actuates a common
alarm. The alarm relay are located on the alarm interface G3HE and on every relay interface G3HC/D. Their
contacts can be selected to be normally open (N/O) or normally closed (N/C).

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The input and output of characters via the diagnostic interface is performed by the UART unit and the RS-232
interface converter. As soon as the UART receives a character, it informs the processor by means of a
hardware interrupt. The processor reads the character via the 8 bit bus and sends the first character of the
text to be transferred back to the UART. The UART requests more characters with further interrupts until the
text to be transferred is complete.
The data interface of the receiver converts the line signal to a serial data format. These data are transferred
to the processor via the lines FSR, DR and CLKR for further processing. In the transmitter, the data signal
DX generated by the processor is read from the DSP's serial shift register with the aid of the clock and the
framework information (CLKX and FSX) and transferred to the data interface which converts it to the
corresponding line signal for transmission.

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7.1.2 Firmware
TRANSMITTER
S 4...7
RECEIVER
ALARM
RESET PROM/RAM INIT PROM/RAM
INITIALISATION TEST
ALARM
LOOP TEST
TERMINAL
INIT ALARM
TEST MODE
PTXA-PTXF
TEST MODE
_TX_GUARD
TRANSIT
DATA SIGNAL _RX_GUARD
RX TRIP COUNTER
TRANSIT-IN PRXA-PRXF
RECEIVER
TEST1
TRP
INIT GUARD
GRD
UNBLOCKING
BER
SYN
50ms
INIT TERMINAL
PROM/RAM _ALARMT&G
_ALARMT&G
LOOP TEST SYNLED SYN BER AL

ALARM
TEST MODE
BERLED
_COMMON _COMMON_ALARM
_ALARM COMMON_ALARM
TX-SIGNAL
COMP. FAILURE
PTXA-PTXF
TX TRIP COUNTER
_TX_GUARD
DATA SIGNAL
TRANSIT
TRANSMITTER
INIT
TRIP TEST
ACTIVE ACTIVE
LOOP TEST
INIT
ALARM
INIT ALARM COM1
LOOP TEST TERMINAL TERMINAL
TEST1 LOOP TEST
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INITIALIZATION:
This functional block reads the switch positions and calculates the various parameters and constants. It also
initializes the serial interface (COM1). The block is activated after every reset.
PROM / RAM TEST:
Whilst the equipment is in operation, a test routine runs continuously which recalculates the PROM check
sum and tests the write/read ability of the RAMs. A check sum error results in a common alarm. The RAM
test consists in writing different test patterns in every memory cell and reading them again. A failure of the
test also causes a common alarm. Information relating to the various alarms can be accessed using the
special pocket terminal or an XT/AT PC. Providing any failure there may be which does not concern the basic
functions, the NSD 70D remains fully operational, i.e. it continues to operate normally in spite of the alarm.
RECEIVER:
The receiver detects the data signals coming from the data interface. If neither a tripping signal, a guard
signal nor a loop test signal is being received or if the AIS (Alarm Indication Signal) is being received, a 50 ms
unblocking signal is generated. The duration of the unblocking signal is increased by the alarm interface to
200 ms.
The bit error rate is determined over a period of approximately 60 s and refreshed every 2.5 s. The pick-up
time of the alarm depends on the bit error rate measured within a 2.5 s period. A gradual increase in the bit
error rate results in a maximum pick-up delay of approximately 60 s. Bursts of noise cause the alarm to be
given more quickly (about 2.5 s). Following severe noise, the alarm latching time can be up to 60 s. During
this period the command outputs are set to their programmed states (e.g. blocked; programming see "Alarm
latching" in Section 10.1).
The receiver also includes the RX SYNC monitor.
ALARM:
The common alarm is registered by the DSP module, but does not have a direct influence on its operation.
A number of alarm messages are generated internally (see Section 13.1.2). If correspondingly programmed,
it is possible to monitor the status of the equipment in the remote station and give alarm in the local station.
The alarm configuration switch S7 (5,6) enables a choice to be made between the command output contacts
opening, closing, not responding at all or retaining their last valid state immediately prior to the alarm.

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TRANSMITTER:
The transmitter monitors the tripping signal inputs PTXA to PTXF and the TX_GUARD signal. In the event of
a command, both signals must change their statuses. Should only one of these signals remain active for
longer than 1 s, a single component failure is signalled to the alarm block.
The guard signal is transmitted providing neither a command nor a loop test is in progress.
LOOP TEST:
The loop test can be initiated either manually or automatically by an internal timer. Providing the automatic
loop test mode is not inhibited on programming switch 4 (5), a test signal is transmitted to the opposite station
every 6 hours and echoed back. The test signal is transmitted and processed in the same way as an actual
tripping signal. Thus all the internal functions needed to transmit a tripping signal are included in the test.
Should a manually initiated test signal not be received, the alarm LED "AL" lights for about 3 seconds. The
non-echo of an automatically initiated loop test signal results in the test being repeated at intervals of 5 min-
utes until there is either a response from the opposite station or 8 unsuccessful attempts have been made, in
which case an alarm is given.
A genuine command is always given priority over all tests!
TERMINAL:
Information on the settings of the teleprotection equipment and any alarms can be obtained via the serial
interface on the front of the DSP module G3HP. The information can be accessed using either the optionally
available pocket terminal or a standard XT/AT PC.
TEST MODE:
The test mode is selected by means of a programming switch. It enables the relay interfaces type G3HC/D
and the DSP module type G3HP to be tested in a local closed-circuit loop. This facility can be used, for ex-
ample, for checking the command prolongation time set on the relay interface. The equipment is in the alarm
status when the local test mode is activated.
In the test mode, the tripping signals PTXA to PTXF are entered and relayed directly to outputs PRXA to
PRXF. The TX_GUARD signal continues to be monitored as in the normal operating mode.
The guard signal continues to be transmitted to the remote station during the local loop test.
TX TRIP COUNTER, RX TRIP COUNTER:
Internal trip counters are available from firmware release 1.1.00. No buffer battery is provided, so that the
counter information is lost following an interruption of the power supply or a reset. Where all 6 commands are
being used with internal counters, a second redundant power supply unit is recommended.
The capacity of the counters is 65535. Their actual level can be obtained using the pocket terminal or a
standard XT/AT PC.
The trip counters monitor the digital signals (PTXA ... F and PRXA ... F) between the DSP module and the
relay interfaces. The internal trip counters (firmware) have fixed delay and latching time settings and differ in
this respect to the external trip counters (G3HF).The latter are controlled by the relay interfaces which prolong
the digital signals (PRXA ... F) by a pre-set command latching time.

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7.2 Data Interface

7.2.1 PCM interface G3HM
Block diagram:
CON-DR T-OUT1 5a
21a,c contradirect.
3 MUX 6a
RX-CLK 64kHz+8kHz data decoder CON-FSR T-OUT2
22a,c
decoder cod/ 4a
4 +clock sync. CON-CLKR T-OUT0
con
COD-DR Rx DATA
18a,c
con MUX
1 codirectional 11a
RX-DATA COD-FSR TR/ DR
19a,c data decoder
2 + clock sync. NORM FSR 10a
COD-CLKR
cod
CLKR 9a
+5V 4.9152MHz Rx SYNC

alarm
+ 4.096MHz
MA clock T-INP1 7a
MB f1 8a
f2 T-INP2
T-INP0 3a
cod COD-DX ALARM 3c

26a,c
5 COD-FSX CLKI 12a
TX-DATA codirectional MUX
27a,c
6 data coder COD-CLKX 11c
cod/ DX
con con
FSX 10c
CON-DX CLKX 9c
29a,c
7 64kHz+8kHz contradirect. CON-FSX +5V
TX-CLK 30a,c
8 decoder data coder
CON-CLKX MC
MD
Tx DATA Tx SYNC
V9LF
BA70DD10.DRW
The +5 V power supply for the PCM interface comes from the alarm interface.
Codirectional and contradirectional interfaces are both included in the PCM interface module and can be
selected according to the application by appropriately positioning the jumper plugs MA and MB.
In the codirectional mode, the 64 kBit/s data/clock signal is applied to an amplitude detector via an isolating
transformer and is converted to a serial digital data signal. The 8 kHz synchronisation signal (COD-FSR) and
the 64 kHz clock signal (COD-CLKR) are extracted from the data/clock signal and applied together with the
data signal (COD-DR) via the changeover switch cod/con to the processor (G3HP).
The data signal in the processor's serial register at the transmitter end is read with the aid of the 8 kHz and
64 kHz clock signals (COD-FSX and COD-CLKX) and is then converted to conform to CCITT G.703 before it
passes via the line driver and isolating transformer to the multiplexer.
In the contradirectional mode, the combined clock signal (8 kHz and 64 kHz) is received by the PCM 30
multiplexer via two additional pairs of cores. The incoming AMI coded clock signal is applied via an isolating
transformer to the amplitude detector. The incoming data signal is read with the aid of the decoded clock
signal and then goes to the processor via the changeover switch cod/con.
At the transmitter end, the data signal from the processor is converted to the AMI code in synchronism with
the clock signal being received (TX-CLK). It then goes via the line driver and isolating transformer to the
PCM 30 multiplexer.

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7.2.2 RS-422 interface G3HR

Block diagram:
18a,c RD-A R20

... V9MI (RS-449), V9MK (Terminals)
DATA DECODING /
RD
SY1 CLOCK SYNCHRO-
19a,c RD-B
NISATION
T-OUT1 5a
21c R21 T-OUT2 6a

RT-A
Rx CLOCK
RT T-OUT0 4a
22c SY2
RT-B
S1.2 MUX
DR 11a
29c R22
ST-A FSR 10a
ST
SY3 CLKR 9a
30c ST-B CLOCK f1
4.9152MHz
f2
T-INP0 3a
T-INP2 8a
CLOCK f1
1 SHIELD 4.096MHz
f2 T-INP1 7a
3 RD-A
TRANSIT
16 RD-B INT. CLOCK
R19
17 RT-A CLOCK
SYNCHRO-
RS-530 (Frontplate)
9 S1.4
RT-B NISATION S1.3 I-CLK 12a
15 ST-A
12 Rx SYNCH.. TT SYNCH.
ST-B MONITORING
20 +5VI-2 Tx DATA Rx DATA
7 GNDI-2
S1.5 S1.6
2 SD-A
14 SD-B f1 ALARM
24 AL COMMON-AL 3c
TT-A f2
11 TT-B f1
f2
V9MG (X.21), V9MH (RS-530), ...
21a +5VI-1 +24V 13a,c
+5V 14a,c
22a GNDI-1
15/16a,c
26a,c SD-A
SD DATA ENCODING / 11c
DX
CLOCK SYNCHRO-
27a,c SD-B NISATION
Tx CLOCK FSX 10c

29a TT-A TT
TT CLKX 9c
30a TT-B
S1.1
S1.7
NSD 70D RS-422 INTERFACE G3HR
BA70DE30.DRW
The electrical characteristics of the RS-422 interface conform to the EIA RS-422-A standard which is fully
compatible with CCITT recommendations V.11 and X.27 and also Part 3 of DIN 66259. The data transfer rate
is either 64 kBit/s or 56 kBit/s.
The RS-422 interface converts the 8 bit code word from the DSP module into a 10 bit data word. This signal
has a Hamming distance of at least 3 and also contains the synchronisation information which guarantees
safe and reliable transmission. Data transmission also tolerates bit errors and supports fast resynchronisation
following an error (normally within two data words).
At the transmit end, the data signal (DX) in the DSP's serial shift register is read with the aid of the clock
(CLKX) and the frame synchroniser (FSX) and then transferred to the line driver via the code conversion

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circuit (8 Bit → 10 Bit) and the opto coupler. The transmit timing signal can be taken either from an external
source (ST-A, ST-B) or from the internal clock. The internal clock can be synchronised to the incoming data
(RD) by appropriate programming. When using the internal clocks, the terminal timing signal (TT) can be
transferred to the DCE via the opto coupler and the line driver (TT-A, TT-B).
At the receiver end, the data signal (RD-A, RD-B) goes to the code converter via the line receiver and opto
coupler. The code converter transforms the 10 Bit line signal (RD) into an 8 Bit code word which is then
transferred to the DSP module via the multiplexer (DR). The receiver clock is synchronised either to an
external receive timing signal (RT-A, RT-B) or to an internal clock which itself can be synchronised to the
incoming data.
In a T-station, the incoming data and the clock information are transferred to the second DSP module
(T-OUT0...2) in the same rack. Correspondingly, the data and clock signal (T-INP0...2) coming from the
second DSP module pass to the first DSP module via the multiplexer.
A 5 V DC isolated voltage is available at the connector on the frontplate or is supplied via the external cables
which can be used, for example, to supply a modem for an optical fibre link.
Cable termination resistance:
The three signal inputs RD (receive data), RT (receive timing) and ST (transmit timing) normally have a high
impedance (≥4 kOhm). Where necessary, they may also be terminated with 100 Ohms by connecting the
solder pads SY1, SY2 and SY3 with a blob of solder.
The use of a termination resistance is recommended where signal transmission times are high, i.e. when the
length of the cable is approaching its maximum permissible limit. The resistor maintains the signal rise times
and minimises reflections, but at the cost of signal amplitude.
The maximum permissible cable length for pure data exchange between an NSD 70D and the data circuit-
terminating equipment is 1000 m (line signals SD and RD). If timing information is being obtained from the
DCE (ST and RT), the maximum permissible cable length reduces to 500 m.
Grounding arrangements:
All signal lines on the module G3HR are DC isolated by opto couplers from the external circuits. The power
supply those components adjacent to the periphery (line drivers, line receivers, protection devices) is also DC
isolated from the internal circuits by a DC/DC converter. The insulation voltage of the external connections to
ground is at least 500 V r.m.s. (50 Hz, 1 min.) thanks to these precautions.
Where circumstances demand, the signal ground (GNDI) can be connected in one of two ways according to
EIA RS-422-A to the frame ground (Caution: Circuits no longer DC isolated !): Directly by inserting a soldered
wire strap or by inserting a 100 Ohm, 0.5 W resistor between the soldering posts (R19) provided for the
purpose on G3HR. A resistor should be used instead of a wire strap above all when ground loops carrying
high currents are to be expected between the NSD 70D and the DCE. It serves as a "fuse" and prevents
damage to the signal lead.
If the connecting cable is a screened cable, the shield may only be grounded at one end (at the transmitter
end as recommended in the relevant standards). This prevents the shield from being damaged by ground
loops between the NSD 70D and the DCE carrying high currents.
The "SHIELD" lead of the external cables connected to G3HR (V9MG, V9MH, V9MI and V9MK) is directly
connected to the frame ground, it does not enter the equipment.

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7.2.3 F.O. interface G3HS

Block diagram:
I-CLK 12a
Alarm
CLOCK f1 COMMON-AL 3c
AL TxDATA RxDATA
4.9152MHz
f2
+24V 13a,c
+5V 14a,c
SUPERVISION 15/16a,c
RX FAIL
BER DETECTION TxDATA RxDATA
T-OUT1 5a
FPGA Bit 18 DATA RX64

T-OUT2
T-OUT0
6a
4a
ORX
Bit 6 8kHz Clock NORMAL
MCMI DR 11a
NRZ
DEMUX FSR 10a
CLKR 9a
TRANSIT
PLL RX_CLK64 T-INP0 3a
T-INP2 8a
SYNC T-INP1 7a
TRANSIT / NORMAL
CPRX2048
CPLOC4096
S1.1
"H" = MASTER CLOCK

CPRX4096 CLOCK-SELECT "L" = SLAVE 4.096MHz
LOGIC
TX_CLK64 MASTER/SLAVE
8kHz 8kHz S1.2

Bit 6
CLKX 9c
Bit 18 DATA TX64 10c
OTX MCMI
FSX
11c
MUX DX
NRZ
Bit 7 REM ERROR
"H" = High Power SELECT_OPOW

SYNC/PARITY
"L" = Low Power
S1.3
BA70DD36.DRW
At the transmit end the data signal (DX) is read with the aid of the 64 kHz clock information (CLKX) and the
8 kHz word synchronisation (FSX) from the serial shift register of the DSP module. It is then time multiplexed
and inserted by the multiplexer (MUX) into a 32 bit frame (Bit 18). The NRZ signal of the multiplexer, which
has a baud rate of 2048 kBit/s, is now MCMI coded. This doubles the baud rate to 4096 kBit/s. The MCMI
coded signal is transferred to the optical transmitter, which is comprised of the modulation circuit, a current
source and the transmission module.
At the receiver end the signal goes via the optical receiver module, the following amplifier with a built-in low
pass filter, the comparator and the MCMI / NRZ conversion to the demultiplexer (DEMUX). The demultiplexer
extracts the 64 kBit data signal (Bit 18) and the 8 kHz word synchronisation (Bit 6) from the 32 bit frame. The
data signal (DR) is now transferred, together with the word synchronisation (FSR) and the 64 kHz clock
information (CLKR), via the switch over unit TRANSIT/NORMAL to the DSP module.

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7.3 Relay interface 1 G3HC

Block diagram:
5c TX_GUARD
3a TX_CNTR CA
&
CB 27a,b,c
1a PTX
"RX" "TX" TX TRIP
28a,b,c
1c RX_GUARD &
TRIP
EXTENS
CC & 31a,b,c
R37
& CD
20ms RX TRIP
CE
100ms
&
32a,b,c
8a RX_CNTR &
6a PRX
&
R55 23a,b,c
SINGLE COMP. K1
k1
AUX
FAILURE MON
12a ICLK 24a,b,c
3c COMMON ALARM R 58
+5V 19a,b,c
< 2s 2s
K2
k2 CK ALARM
delay hold
ALARM CJ 20a,b,c
INTERFACE 1 (G3HC)
BA70DD11.DRW
Relay interface 1 type G3HC contains the DC isolated input and output circuits for communication with the
protection. The input circuits can be set for the two voltage ranges 48 VDC to 110 VDC (switches at approx.
25 V) and 125 VDC to 250 VDC (switches at approx. 70 V). A correct transmission signal always comprises
two anti-valent criteria, the TX_GUARD signal and the PTX tripping signal. This enables the processor on the
DSP module G3HP to detect any failure of a single component (e.g. opto coupler short-circuit or mal-
operation of an IC) and give alarm and thus prevent the transmission of an incorrect tripping signal.
Similarly, two anti-valent criteria are necessary when a tripping signal is being received, one of which is the
discontinuation of the guard signal RX_GUARD, the other being the presence of a correct tripping signal
PRX. Providing both conditions are fulfilled, the semiconductor interface (RX TRIP) and the auxiliary relay
(AUX) are activated and the corresponding output contact closes. A timer with settings of 5, 20 or 100 ms for
prolonging the command ensures a steady output signal, even if there are short interruptions of the signal
being received. To maintain the security of the unit in the event of the failure of a single component, the re-
ceiver channel also includes a single component failure monitor. This picks up if only one of the criteria is
fulfilled for longer than 3 seconds and blocks the main and auxiliary command outputs until a permissible
relationship between the criteria is re-established.
To protect the auxiliary contact from damage due to excessively high making currents or capacitive cable
discharge currents, there is a resistor mounted on soldering posts in series with the contact. The main output
is equipped with an overvoltage and reverse polarity protection and an internal current limiter (see section
10.3).

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Alarms originating from the various monitors are signalled by the red LED "AL" on the frontplate which is the
common alarm for the assembly and relayed via the connection COMMON ALARM to the DSP module. An
auxiliary alarm relay, which can be selected to have either a N/O or N/C contact and has an adjustable pick-
up time, signals the common alarm externally. A common alarm can also be signaled originating from other
moduls to the relais interface. Even though the relais interface has no fault on itself.
Received or transmitted commands are signalled by separate green LED's.
7.4 Relay interface 2 G3HD

Block diagram:
5c TX_GUARD
3a TX_CNTR CA
& 1
27a,b,c
CB
1a PTX
"RX" "TX" TX TRIP
1
& 28a,b,c
1c RX_GUARD
TRIP
EXTENS
CC R78 23a,b,c
R37
& CD
50ms K1 K3 AUX
CE k3
200ms CI
CH 24a,b,c
8a RX_CNTR &
6a PRX & R79 31a,b,c
SINGLE COMP. RX TRIP

FAILURE MON k1 CG
CF 32a,b,c
3c COMMON ALARM R58 19a,b,c

+5V
<2s 2s
K2
k2
ALARM
delay hold CK
ALARM CJ 20a,b,c
INTERFACE 2 (G3HD)
BA70DD12.DRW
Relay interface 2 type G3HD contains the DC isolated input and output circuits for communication with the
protection. The input circuits can be set for the two voltage ranges 48 VDC to 110 VDC (switches at approx.
25 V) and 125 VDC to 250 VDC (switches at approx. 70 V). A correct transmission signal always comprises
two anti-valent criteria, the TX_GUARD signal and the PTX tripping signal. This enables the processor on the
DSP module G3HP to detect any failure of a single component (e.g. opto coupler short-circuit or mal-
operation of an IC) and give alarm and thus prevent the transmission of an incorrect tripping signal.
Similarly, two anti-valent criteria are necessary when a tripping signal is being received, one of which is the
discontinuation of the guard signal RX_GUARD, the other being the presence of a correct command PRX.
Providing both conditions are fulfilled, relay K1 (RX TRIP) and the auxiliary relay K3 (AUX) are activated and
the corresponding output contacts operated. A timer with settings of 20, 50 or 200 ms for prolonging the
command ensures a steady output signal, even if there are short interruptions of the signal being received.

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To maintain the security of the unit in the event of the failure of a single component, the receiver channel also
includes a single component failure monitor. This picks up if only one of the criteria is fulfilled for longer than
3 seconds and blocks the main and auxiliary command outputs until a permissible relationship between the
criteria is re-established.
To protect the main and auxiliary contact from damage due to excessively high making currents or capacitive
cable discharge currents, there is a resistor mounted on soldering posts in series with the contact (see
section 10.4).
Alarms originating from the various monitors are signalled by the red LED "AL" on the frontplate which is the
common alarm for the assembly and relayed via the connection COMMON ALARM to the DSP module. An
auxiliary alarm relay, which can be selected to have either a N/O or N/C contact and has an adjustable pick-
up time, signals the common alarm externally. A common alarm can also be signaled originating from other
moduls to the relais interface. Even though the relais interface has no fault on itself.
Received or transmitted commands are indicated by separate green LED's.
7.5 Alarm interface G3HE

Block diagram:
ALARM INTERFACE (G3HE)
27a,b,c k2
R 48 R 49
UNBLOCKING 1 R 60
28a,b,c K1 K2 <200ms <40ms UNBLOCKING 5a
31a,b,c k1 hold delay
UNBLOCKING 2 R 59 COMMON ALARM 3c

32a,b,c
+5V 14a,c
k4
19a,b,c EB
0V 15a,c
EA
ALARM 1 <10s
20a,b,c K3 K4 16a,c
delay ALARM
k3
23a,b,c ED
EC EF
ALARM 2 24a,b,c EE
6c 7c 13a,c 15a,c
SUPPLY MON. +24V 0V
BA70DD13.DRW
The alarm interface includes a 24 V / 5 V switching regulator, various voltage monitoring circuits, two alarm
contacts and two unblocking outputs.
The alarm relays are normally energized and reset in the event of an alarm due to a reduction in the +24 V or
5 V supplies or the generation of a COMMON ALARM. A pick-up delay of either 80 ms to 10 s can be
selected on a DIL switch. The reset delay is 2.5 seconds.
The unblocking outputs have an adjustable pick-up delay and adjustable latching time. The times are set by
appropriate choice of resistors mounted on soldering posts. The pre-set values do not normally have to be
changed. The duration of the unblocking impulse set in the works is approx. 200 ms.
To protect the unblocking contacts from damage due to excessively high making currents or capacitive cable
discharge currents, there is a resistor mounted on soldering posts in series with each contact (see section
10.5).

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7.6 Trip counter G3HF

Block diagram:
12a ICLK
9a TX CNTR A BCD TX A f1
COUNTER
f2
10a TX CNTR B BCD 7 Segm

COUNTER MUX Decoder
TX B
DISPLAY
4a RX-CNTRA RX A A/B ( D/E)
BCD
COUNTER
7 Segm
MUX
Decoder
5a RX-CNTRB BCD
COUNTER RX B 5V
RESET FB
FA Ubat
3.2V
TRIP COUNTER (G3HF)
BA70DD14.DRW
This is an optional unit, which enables the number of commands transmitted and received (signal A/B or
signal D/E) to be counted. The respective counts can be read from the 7 segment LED display on the front-
plate. In the event of a failure of the power supply, the counters are buffered by a capacitor and a lithium
battery, so that the counts remain intact, but are not displayed. The lithium battery has sufficient capacity for
at least 500 hours. The capacitor can maintain the counts for about 10 minutes to cover short periods when
the battery is removed or switched off.

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Utility Communication Systems Applications
PART 2 APPLICATION AND SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
8. APPLICATIONS
NSD 70D can transmit permissive and direct transfer tripping signals, blocking signals and continuous trip-
ping signals via multiplexers which are equipped with the corresponding data interfaces. Some typical
applications are described below with suggestions for parameter settings.
8.1 Permissive tripping schemes

Permissive transfer tripping is used typically for the protection of transmission lines. The transfer tripping link
between the protection equipment at the ends of the line ensures that all faults can be cleared in the time of
the first zone along 100 % of the line.
In a permissive scheme, the transfer tripping signal from the NSD 70D is connected in series with a local
criterion (protection starting, directional decision or phase selection) and tripping can only take place at the
receiving end, if a transfer tripping signal is being received and the local protection relay detects a fault in the
direction of the protected line. The reception of a spurious tripping signal caused by interference on the
communications channel cannot therefore give rise on its own to unwanted tripping. On the other hand, a
delayed transfer tripping signal may mean that a fault on the line is tripped in zone 2 time instead of unde-
layed in zone 1.
High dependability and a short transmission time therefore take priority over high security in a permissive
scheme.
Typical requirements are transmission times of less than 20 ms and false signal rates under worst-case inter-
ference conditions of less than 10-3 (underreaching schemes) respectively 10-4 (overreaching schemes).
Taking these constraints into account, the shorter evaluation time may be chosen for the NSD 70D. The relay
interface to be used in this case is the type G3HC. The following typical settings result:
Transmission time: T01 (< 3 ms)

Interface type: G3HC
Command prolongation: 20 ms
The corresponding switch positions and further programming instructions are to be found in Section 10.
8.2 Direct transfer tripping

Typical applications for direct transfer tripping are breaker back-up protection, compensator protection and
power transformer protection; line protection with direct transfer tripping would be an exception. The require-
ments with respect to transmission time are generally not too demanding for direct transfer tripping.
In the case of direct transfer tripping, the tripping command from the teleprotection equipment goes directly to
the circuit-breaker tripping coil. Thus a spurious tripping signal resulting either from interference or human
error will cause unwanted, usually three-phase tripping of the line and will block the operation of any auto-
reclosure relay. For this reason, a spurious tripping signal should be avoided at all costs.

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A genuine transfer tripping signal, on the other hand, must on no account be lost whether there is interfer-
ence on the communications channel or not, because then a line fault would not be isolated with corre-
spondingly serious consequences.
Extremely high security and high dependability are therefore more important than transmission time for direct
transfer tripping.
Transmission times of 30 to 50 ms are generally sufficient for direct transfer tripping. The NSD 70D fulfils the
required standard of security when the evaluation time is set to T02.

Interface type: G3HC or G3HD
Command prolongation: at least 100 ms
Command outputs: set to the quiescent state in case of an alarm
8.3 Blocking schemes

In a blocking scheme no tripping signals are transmitted along the faulted line. Instead the blocking schemes
of all the surrounding healthy lines transmit signals to their remote ends to prevent tripping of the over-
reaching relays there.
The protection equipment of a blocking scheme usually consists of distance relays with overreaching first
zones measuring into the line and reverse-looking directional units. A through-fault is seen by the directional
unit which sends a signal to block the distance relay on the healthy line behind it. For a fault on the line, the
reverse-looking directional units at the two ends do not send blocking signals and the overreaching first
zones trip their respective circuit-breakers.
A teleprotection equipment for a blocking scheme has to fulfil only modest requirements. An incorrect signal
(fault on the protected line) cannot prevent tripping, but only delay it. The loss or appreciable delay of the
blocking signal for a fault in the overreach section of an adjacent line will, however, cause false tripping of the
protected line.
Since the overreaching first zones of the relays have to be delayed sufficiently long to allow time for a
blocking signal to be received, a short transmission time for the blocking signal is essential.
It follows from these considerations that a short transmission time and good dependability are more important
than security.
The following configuration and settings are recommended for a blocking line protection scheme:

Relay interface: G3HC
Command prolongation: minimum value (5 ms)

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8.4 Unblocking
The alarm module type G3HE is equipped with two potential-free unblocking contacts.
If a protection signal has a high bit error content as the consequence of a line or equipment fault, it may not
be possible to transmit a tripping signal of adequate quality. In the absence of a transfer tripping signal, a
distance relay would only trip in its second time step. The purpose of the unblocking function is to avoid this
delay. It does so by closing the unblocking contacts of the NSD 70D for 200 ms in the event of a loss of
receiver signal, i.e. when the NSD 70D is receiving neither guard nor tripping signals. This "emergency"
feature can be used in different ways:
- to switch the reach of the distance relay (under- / overreaching first zone).
- as an enabling signal of limited duration. This is used above all in the case of permissive overreaching
schemes.
8.5 Applications with two to six commands

Where an NSD 70D is equipped for several commands, the evaluation time can be set separately for each of
them.
The up to 6 commands can be used for different applications (i.e. signals A and B for a permissive scheme
and D and E for direct transfer tripping).

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8.6 Protection of Teed lines

8.6.1 Normal T-operation
A signal transmitted by one of the stations on a line having one or several teed terminals must be received by
all the others. The NSD 70D system enables this to be achieved without every terminal station having to have
an individual connection to every other station. The diagram below shows the arrangement for a line with
three terminals.
Standard NSD 70D's are installed in the three stations A, B and T, but while in stations A and B only one unit
is required, two NSD 70D's in a single rack type G7BGa are installed in the teed station. Corresponding set-
tings on the programming switches in the teed station switch the signals from the receiver through to its own
transmitter. The settings for relaying the data signal are made on the backplate of the rack and on the data
interfaces. The command inputs and outputs of the two NSD 70D's have to be connected in parallel at the
isolating terminals.
The nominal transmission time from station A to station B won’t be negligible changed by the T-operation.
(NSD 70D channel delay = due to conversion from digital to the format of the data interface in use and
reverse. This time is very short (<<1ms) and can be neglected).
A B
TX TX
TX TX
RX RX
RX RX
T
Rack G7BG
Device 1 Device 2
TX RX RX TX
TX RX BA70DE15.DRW
In the quiescent state, only the two outer stations A and B transmit guard signals which are both looped
through and simultaneously evaluated in the teed station. The same applies to a command originating from
either A or B. A command originating at T is transmitted by the two transmitters to terminals A and B. The
commands sent by T are received at A and B instead of the guard signals from the opposite end of the line.
When a command is received in the station T and a local command (TX) is active at the same time the
combined tripping signal will be generated and transferred to the opposite station.
A loop test may be initiated at any of the stations. The test signal is relayed through all the stations on the line
and thus tests the complete system.

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8.6.2 Inverse T-operation

Inverse T-operation is used on a line with one or several teed terminals protected by a permissive over-
reaching transfer tripping scheme. A terminal on the system can only issue a tripping command, if the
command is received simultaneously from all the other terminals as well (logical "AND" connection).
The incoming data is evaluated in the teed station in the same way as for point-to-point operation. Data can
only be looped (RX → TX) through the teed station when one of its command inputs is activated. The local
commands are therefore not transmitted to the other stations, but only cause the data to be looped through
the teed station. No provision is made for looping specific commands individually. Providing one of the
commands (A...F) in the teed station is active, all the tripping commands from station A are relayed to station
B and vice versa.
Example:
Both station A and station B transmit a guard signal to the teed station in the quiescent state. In contrast to
the normal T-operation, the guard signals are evaluated locally and not relayed to station B respectively A.
The transmitter signal is generated locally in the teed station. A command transmitted by station A is
evaluated in the teed station, where the command outputs of the two NSD 70's are connected in series
(logical "AND" connection). The command is only relayed to station B, if the protection relay in the teed
station also detects a fault on the line and itself generates a tripping command. The incoming data are then
relayed to station B directly. Thus both A and T must individually generate a tripping command before a
tripping signal is transmitted to station B.
This scheme does only make sense with one command per station, since signals cannot be relayed selec-
tively.
8.7 Addressing
Provision is made by means of programming switches for individually addressing teleprotection devices from
firmware release 1.2.00 onwards. The data transmitted from station A can only generate a tripping command
in station B, if station B's address is contained in the incoming signal. The address and the local alarm
signals are transmitted to the remote station where they are continuously evaluated. This coded information
is contained in both trip and guard signals. The time taken to recognize an address lies within the time taken
to detect a tripping signal with programmed evaluation time Tev2. This can prevent false tripping, if for
example channels of the data circuit-terminating equipment are switched during the transmission of a
continuos command and the tripping signal is relayed to another station.
The command outputs are immediately switched to their programmed alarm states should a wrong address
be detected (within Tev2). This can also occur should addresses be corrupted by bit errors. The following
programming is therefore recommended for the alarm states of the command outputs:
- In applications with continuous commands, the outputs should be programmed to retain the states they
had prior to the alarm to avoid unwanted interruptions of commands.
- For short time tripping commands, programming the command outputs to adopt their quiescent states
in case of an alarm is recommended.
The LED’s on the frontplate indicate the corresponding state of the incoming signal (GUARD / TRIP)
regardless of any addressing error. The internal trip counters can only record a command, if the programming
of the command output states for the event of an alarm permits the command to be transferred to the
interfaces.

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Programming addresses:
For point-to-point links, the local address must be the same as the remote address at the opposite end of the
line. The remote address is included in the outgoing signal and compared with the local address by the
receiver. The address of the station for which the signal is intended thus forms part of the signal transmitted.
The programming is somewhat special in teed stations. In normal T-operation (Section 8.6.1), the incoming
signal is relayed through the teed station as long as no local command is being activated, i.e. the address in
the incoming signal is also relayed unchanged. Should the protection in the teed station trip, the tripping
signal is generated locally and has to be transmitted to the other stations with the same address information
than previously.
In inverse T-operation (Section 8.6.2), the outgoing signal in the teed station is generated locally in the
quiescent state and in case a local command is being activated the incoming signal is relayed to the other
stations.
Thus in the teed station both the local and remote addresses applied to the DSP module are identical with the
address in the incoming signal.
Addressing example:
A B
Local address: 15 Local address: 23
Remote address: 23 Remote address: 15
TX TX
TX TX
RX RX
RX RX
T
Rack G7BG
Local address: 15 Device 1 Device 2 Local address: 23

Remote address: 15 Remote address: 23
TX RX RX TX
TX RX BA70DE23.DRW

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9. EQUIPMENT SETTINGS
From a communications point of view the main parameters of consequence are:
- operating mode of the data interface

- security and dependability
For the protection the main parameters of consequence are:
- transmission time
- command prolongation (trip extension)
- statuses of the command outputs in the event of an alarm
- adaptation of the command inputs to suit the battery voltage
The corresponding programming instructions are to be found in Section 10.
9.1 Command transmission time

It follows from Section 6.1 that there are two transmission time settings T01 and T02 for each command,
corresponding to the internal signal evaluation times Tev1 and Tev2. Since a longer transmission time
enhances signal reliability with respect to mal-operation, the transmission time should not be chosen shorter
than really required for the application.
Remarks on transmission time
The nominal transmission time T0 is the time which elapses from the instant a signal is applied to the input of
the teleprotection transmitter until it appears at the output of the teleprotection receiver. The measurement is
carried out with the transmitter and receiver connected back-to-back and there is no interference on the
channel.
The nominal transmission time T0 comprises three terms:
T0 = TI/O + Tg + Tev
TI/O switching times of the relay interfaces at transmitting and receiving ends, e.g. TI/O is approx. 1 ms for
interface type G3HC or approx. 8 ms for G3HD.
Tg NSD 70D channel delay (due to conversion from digital to the format of the data interface in use). This
time is negligibly short.
Tev Signal evaluation time in the NSD 70D receiver. This can be set in two steps for each of the maximum
of 6 tripping signals.
In order to estimate the actual transmission time Tac in practice, the delay introduced by the communications
channel (multiplexer, cable, microwave) must be added to the nominal transmission time. An additional delay
of a few milliseconds can be caused sporadically by severe disturbance (bit errors) on the channel.

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9.2 Security and dependability

By security is understood the property of the receiver not to generate spurious tripping signals in the pres-
ence of interference on the communications channel. Dependability characterises the receivers ability to
recognize a genuine tripping signal within a given time in spite of interference on the communications chan-
nel. It is obvious that to demand maximum security at the same time as maximum dependability is contra-
dictory and one can only be increased at the expense of the other. In the following table, security is ex-
pressed as the "worst case" false signal rate (Puc) for bit error blocks of 200 ms duration. "Worst case" is de-
fined as the level of interference at which the guard signal is completely suppressed. The worst case corre-
sponds to a bit error rate of 0.5. Dependability is expressed as the bit error rate BER, for which the nominal
transmission time is scarcely exceeded.
Nominal Security Dependability

transmission time Puc (BER = 0.5 for 200 ms) Pmc < 1 %
T01 < 3 ms < 10-6 (200 ms) BER < 10-3

T02 < 6 ms < 10-28 (200 ms) BER < 5*10-5
The measuring procedures are described in Appendix E.
9.3 Statuses of the command outputs during an alarm

The response of the command outputs to a loss of RX synchronisation, the detection of AIS, an excessive bit
error rate or an address error can be set by the user on programming switches. The following settings are
possible:
- The command outputs are set to their quiescent states (= no command).

- The command outputs are set to their tripped states.
- The command outputs correspond to the current status of tripping signal processing, i.e. they do not
respond at all to the alarms (default setting).
- The command outputs retain the statuses they had immediately prior to the alarm.
Where 2 to 6 commands are in use, the setting applies to all of them.
Refer to Section 8.7 "Addressing", if the addressing function is activated.

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10. PROGRAMMING
The operating parameters of the teleprotection equipment NSD 70D are set primarily using the 4 program-
ming switches on the DSP module type G3HP. None of the settings on this unit require soldering.
The default settings on the relay interfaces do not require soldering either. Components only need to be re-
placed, if special command prolongation times, unblocking times or current limiting resistors are specified.
10.1 DSP module type G3HP

Programming the 4 DIL switches S4 to S7 on the DSP module.
The crosses [ x] indicate the default or works settings.
S4
ON OFF
[ x] (8) \ alarm latching statuses of the command outputs

[ x] (7) / at BER-/SYN- or address error alarm (see table)
[ x] (6) T-operation ON / OFF
[x ] (5) cyclic loop test ON / OFF
[ x] (4) remote alarm state monitoring ON / OFF
[ x] (3) continuous trip monitoring (ON: alarm for command duration > 2.5 s)
[ x] (2) local test mode (ON: command inputs looped to the outputs)
[ x] (1) inverse T-operation ON /OFF (firmware release 1.2.00 onwards)
S5
ON OFF
5
[ x] (8) \ ON = 2 = 32 \ Remote station address = sum of ON values
6
[ x] (7) / ON = 2 = 64 / (default = 00; firmware rel. 1.4.00 onwards)
[x ] (6) Tev trip F [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N80]2)
[x ] (5) Tev trip E [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N74]2)
[x ] (4) Tev trip D [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N68]2)
[x ] (3) Tev trip C [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N46]2) [N80]3)
[x ] (2) Tev trip B [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N40]2) [N74]3)
[x ] (1) Tev trip A [4 ms / 1 ms] (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N34]2) [N68]3)
1) The times stated for T0 apply when using relay interface type G3HC. The times are about 5...8 ms longer with the interface type
G3HD.
The auxiliary output (AUX) on interface type G3HC can cause an additional delay of up to 2.5 ms in relation to the main command
output.
When using the interface G3HR with programmed transmission rate of 56 kBit/s, maximum 1 ms longer times for T0 to occur, i.e.
(ON: T0 < 7 ms; OFF: T0 < 4 ms).
2) [N..] is the designation of the slot in the rack.
3) Slot for a second device in the same rack.

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S6
ON OFF
0
[ x] (8) \ ON = 2 = 1 \
1
[ x] (7) | ON = 2 = 2 | Local station address
2
[ x] (6) | ON = 2 = 4 | = sum of ON values
3
[ x] (5) | ON = 2 = 8 | (default = 00; firmware rel. 1.2.00 onwards)
4
[ x] (4) / ON = 2 = 16 /
[ x] (3) ON / OFF Device addressing (firmware rel. 1.2.00 onwards)
5
[ x] (2) \ ON = 2 = 32 \ Local station address = sum of ON values
6
[ x] (1) / ON = 2 = 64 / (default = 00; firmware rel. 1.4.00 onwards)
S7
ON OFF
0
[ x] (8) \ ON = 2 = 1 \
1
[ x] (7) | ON = 2 = 2 | Remote station address
2
[ x] (6) | ON = 2 = 4 | = sum of ON values
3
[ x] (5) | ON = 2 = 8 | (default = 00; firmware rel. 1.2.00 onwards)
4
[ x] (4) / ON = 2 = 16 /
[x ] (3) \ Alarm threshold setting =
[x ] (2) | permissible bit error rate (BER)
[ x] (1) / before alarm is given (see Table)
Supplementary information and tables on switch positions:
• 0 = OFF, 1 = ON
• Addressing
The local and remote address are binary settings. Possible addresses: 0...127.
• Alarm pick-up levels

The exponential for the maximum permissible bit error rate is set in a range of 1E-03 to 1E-06 using
switches S7 (1)..(3) (see table below). The setting can be checked by pressing the key [SNR] on the
pocket terminal or with the aid of a PC.
S7(1) S7(2) S7(3) BER

OFF ON ON 1E-03
ON OFF OFF 1E-04
ON OFF ON 1E-05
ON ON OFF 1E-06
• T-operation:
In the inverse T-operation mode, switches S4 (1) and (6) must be set to ON.

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• Alarm latching S4(7-8)
S4(7)=0 S4(8)=0 → Command outputs do not respond to an alarm.

S4(7)=0 S4(8)=1 → * Command outputs set to the quiescent state.
S4(7)=1 S4(8)=1 → Command outputs set to the tripped state.
S4(7)=1 S4(8)=0 → Command outputs retain the statuses prior to the alarm.
* recommended for direct transfer tripping
10.2 Data interface

10.2.1 PCM interface type G3HM
Default settings are in bold print.
Operating mode:
Jumper plug Mode
MA → Codirectional
MB → Contradirectional
MC → Transit
MD → Normal operating mode
10.2.2 RS-422-interface type G3HR

The default settings are marked with a [X].
Operating mode:
Setting switch S1
ON OFF
Not used (8) [ ] [X]
Terminal timing (TT) to DCE ON / OFF (7) [ ] [X]
TT clock synchronisation ON: on RX data / OFF: none (6) [ ] [X]
Receive clock synchronisation ON: on RX data / OFF: none (5) [ ] [X]
Transit relaying ON / OFF (4) [ ] [X]
Internal clock frequency ON: 56 kHz; OFF: 64 kHz (3) [ ] [X]
Receive clock ON: internal; OFF: external (RT) (2) [ ] [X]
Transmit clock ON: internal; OFF: external (ST) (1) [ ] [X]

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Setting the cable termination resistance:

Signal Input Abbreviation Solder Bridge Impedance
Receive Data RD SY1 = OFF ≥ 4 kOhm

SY1 = ON 100 Ohm
Receive Timing RT SY2 = OFF ≥ 4 kOhm
SY2 = ON 100 Ohm
Send Timing ST SY3 = OFF ≥ 4 kOhm
SY3 = ON 100 Ohm
ON → The two solder pads SY. are connected with solder.

OFF → The two solder pads SY. are not connected.
Grounding arrangement:
All signals DC isolated R19 = ∞ (not fitted)

Signal ground connected to frame ground R19 = 0 Ohm (wire strap)
Signal ground connected to frame ground via R19 = 100 Ohm, 0.5 W
10.2.3 F.O. interface type G3HS

The default settings are marked with a [X].
Operating mode:
Switch setting S1 S1
ON OFF
Optical transmission power 1) ON: maximum / OFF: reduced (3) [X] [ ]
Operating mode 2) ON: master / OFF: slave (2) [X] [ ]
Transit relaying ON / OFF (1) [ ] [X]
1) Transmission power reduction is only possible with the G3HS up to 30 km. The transmission power reduction should be
switched on when the transmitting distance is less than 8 km. For the G3HS up to 5 km switch S1(3) must always be ON!
2) Programming the operating mode depends on the application. If the NSD 70D is connected to a multiplexer then the
module must be operated in slave mode. The receive and transmit timing signals are synchronised to the reception
frequency (of the multiplexer). With a NSD 70D <=> NSD 70D link one terminal must be programmed as master and the
other as slave. Within a network with T-stations (without multiplexers) one NSD 70D must be programmed as master and
all other NSD 70D's as slaves.

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10.3 Relay interface 1 type G3HC

Setting table for the jumper plugs:
Jumper plug
CA input voltage 125 VDC...250 VDC

CB input voltage 48 VDC...110 VDC
CC*/CD/CE command prolongation 5 ms / 20 ms / 100 ms
CJ/CK alarm contact in alarm state open (N/O) / closed (N/C)
Command prolongation: Th = 0.6 * R37 R37 = Th * 1.7

* (only variable with jumper (R in kOhm, T in ms)
in position CC)
Default setting Th = 5 ms R37 = 8.2 kOhm
Alarm delay: TV = 2.5 * R58 + 10 ms R58 = (TV - 10 ms) * 0.4

(R in kOhm, T in ms)
Default setting TV = 2 s R58 = 820 kOhm
Protective resistor R55:
The series resistor R55 prevents the auxiliary output contact from being overloaded due to charging or dis-
charging of cable capacitances. It may be reduced in proportion to the voltage Uk at the terminals. A ordinary
1 Watt resistor can be used.
R55 ≥ Uk/2 (R55 in Ohms, Uk in Volts)
Default setting R55 = 150 Ohm

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10.4 Relay interface 2 type G3HD

Setting table for the jumper plugs:
Jumper plug
CA input voltage 125 VDC...250 VDC

CB input voltage 48 VDC...110 VDC
CC*/CD/CE command prolongation 20ms / 50ms / 200ms
CF/CG trip output N/O contact / N/C contact

CH/CI aux. output N/O contact / N/C contact
CJ/CK alarm contact in alarm state open (N/O) / closed (N/C)
Command prolongation: Th = 0.6 * R37 + 3 ms R37 = (Th - 3 ms) * 1.7

* (only variable with jumper (R in kOhm, T in ms)
in position CC)
Default setting Th = 20 ms R37 = 27.0 kOhm
Alarm delay: TV = 2.5 * R58 + 10 ms R58 = (TV - 10 ms) * 0.4

Default setting TV = 2 s R58 = 820 kOhm
Protective resistors for the relay contacts:
The positions for the series resistors R78 and R79 are normally shorted (0 Ohm), because the relays on
interface 2 are equipped with heavy-duty contacts (max. peak making current several 10 A).

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10.5 Alarm interface type G3HE

Alarm time delay:
Switch Time delay

S1(2) S1(3) S1(4)
OFF OFF OFF 0.08 s

OFF OFF ON 0.16 s
OFF ON OFF 0.31 s
OFF ON ON 0.63 s
ON OFF OFF 1.25 s
ON OFF ON 2.50 s
ON ON OFF 5s
ON ON ON 10 s
Alarm outputs:
Jumper plug Alarm output
EA / EB Alarm 1: contact in alarm state open (N/O) / closed (N/C)

EC / ED Alarm 2: contact in alarm state open (N/O) / closed (N/C)
Unblocking outputs:
Pick-up delay 1): TvU = 0.23 * R49 (TvU < 40 ms !) R49 = TvU * 0.43
Default setting TvU = 10 ms R49 = 47.0 kOhm
Pulse duration: ThU = 0.42 * R48 + 50 2) - TvU R48 = (ThU - 50 + TvU) * 2.4
Default setting ThU = 200 ms R48 = 390 kOhm
(ThU, TvU in ms; R48, R49 in kOhm)
1) In addition to the signal loss detection time (depending on Tev)

2) Allows for the driver impulse from G3HP.
Protective resistors R59 and R60:
The series resistors R59 and R60 prevent the unblocking output contacts from being overloaded due to
charging or discharging of cable capacitances. They may be reduced in proportion to the voltage Uk at the
terminals. Ordinary 1 Watt resistors can be used.
R59, R60 → Uk/2 (R59, R60 in Ohms, Uk in Volts)

Default setting R59, R60 = 150 Ohm

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Power supply monitor:
Jumper plug Voltage monitor
EF Monitor for the single supply unit in slot N1

EE Monitor for the two supply units in slots N1 and N9
EF Monitor for the single supply unit in slot N9

(G3HE in slot N62, see Section 10.7)
10.6 Trip counter type G3HF

Buffer battery:
Jumper plug Buffer battery
FA battery in circuit
FB battery out of circuit (storage)
10.7 Rack G7BGa

Alternative supplies: Redundant supply
The two power supply units can be connected in parallel by inserting the
jumper plug WA. Since a single supply unit can supply a complete rack, a
redundant supply is thus possible.
Separate supplies for left and right half racks

When jumper plug WY is inserted, the right half of the rack is supplied by
supply unit 1 (and supply unit 2 in the case of redundant supplies).
Jumper plug WD must be inserted, where it is desired that the left and right
half racks should be supplied independently by supply units 1 and 2 respec-
tively. Jumper plug WBC connects the SUPPLY MON 2 and SUPPLY
MON 1 signals together, so that the SUPPLY MON 2 signal is monitored by
the alarm interface for the right half of the rack.
Power supply supervision: To ensure that the power supply for the second equipment is properly mon-
itored, the SUPPLY MON 1 and SUPPLY MON 2 signals must be con-
nected to the right half of the rack by appropriately positioning the jumper
plugs WB and WC or WBC.

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T-operation: The T-operation mode requires that the corresponding jumper plugs be
inserted and the programming switch S4(6) on the DSP module set to "ON".
Switch S4(1) must also be switched on for inverse T-operation.
The command inputs and command outputs of the two units in the teed sta-
tion must be connected in parallel.
1 NSD 70D 1 supply unit (N1) or WA, WM, WO, WQ, WS, WK, WL, WU,
redundant units WV, WW, WX, WZ, WY, WB, WC
2 NSD 70D's 1 common supply unit (N1) or WA, WN, WP, WR, WT, WB, WC, WD
redundant units
2 NSD 70D's 2 independent supply units, WN, WP, WR, WT, WBC, WD
left half rack SUPPLY UNIT 1
right half rack SUPPLY UNIT 2
2 NSD 70D's T-operation WA, WE, WF, WG, WH, WI, WJ, WN
1 common supply unit (N1) or WP, WR, WT, WD, WB, WC
redundant units

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PART 3 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
11. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
The equipment must be switched off during assembly

DANGER and installation. All the isolating terminals from the
external cables must be kept open during assembly
and installation.

Caution Neither removing nor inserting of modules is permitted

during power-up of the equipment. Proceeding to plug in
and out of modules the power supply of the equipment
has to be switched OFF.
The units G3HC, G3HD and G3HE must not be used with
DANGER PCB extenders!
Hazardous voltage. Beware of electric shock.
11.1 Precautions for avoiding transport damage

The plug-in units must be carefully but firmly screwed into the racks to prevent them from falling out.
Separately packed modules and other loose parts must be properly secured and suitably packed to avoid
damage.
11.2 Mechanical Inspection

The equipment should be checked for mechanical damage as soon as possible after receipt. Should any
damage be found, the shipping agent should be notified in writing immediately. Please refer to our local
company representative for further advice and assistance concerning the equipment.
The equipment must neither be switched on nor any of the external connections made, respectively the iso-
lating terminals must be open, while the modules are being inserted in the rack or the rack is being installed.
For safety reasons, the screens on both the soldered and component sides of the alarm interface G3HE and
the relay interfaces G3HC and G3HD must be in place before connecting any of the external cables. The use
of PCB extenders is not permitted with these units, because of the danger of contact with the station
battery supply !

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11.3 Equipment room

The room where the equipment is installed should be relatively free of dust. Cement floors and walls should
be sealed with a suitable paint. Wherever possible, the floor should have a semi-conducting plastic coating.
The room should be well ventilated. Recommended ranges for temperature and humidity are +10 °C to
+45 °C, respectively 30 % to 70 %. Lead/acid batteries must not be in the same room.
11.4 Connecting the cables

Electrical signals
The connecting cables are inserted directly into the C connectors of the corresponding unit at the rear of the
equipment rack.
Cable Module Slot Connector
V9LF G3HM N21, N55 X2, X8
V9LE G3HC, G3HD, G3HE N28, N34, N40, N46, X3, X4, X5, X6,
N62, N68, N74, N80 X9, X10, X11, X12
V9MG G3HR, RS-422/X.21 N21, N55 X2, X8

V9MH G3HR, RS-422/RS-530 N21, N55 X2, X8
V9MI G3HR, RS-422/RS-449 N21, N55 X2, X8
V9MK G3HR, RS-422/general N21, N55 X2, X8
V9ML G3HR, RS-530/FOX-U N21, N55 X2, X8
A mixed up or a wrong connected cable can get damage.

DANGER If the cable V9LE is connected to a connector X2 or X8
then the interfaces G3HM and G3HR can be destroyed.
Length and type of cables

Cable V9LF (PCM interface):
A shielded cable with twisted pairs is recommended and a maximum length of 400 m should not be
exceeded. Where strong electromagnetic interference is to be expected, cables with double shields should
be used and the maximum permissible length of cable is reduced to 100 m. CCITT recommendation G.703
specifies twisted cores and a nominal symmetrical impedance of 120 Ohm per pair. Attenuation should not
exceed 3 dB at 128 kHz with the shield grounded at only one end (grounding at both ends is permissible,
providing no high equalising currents are likely to flow as a result of a potential difference between the
grounds of the NSD 70D and the multiplexer).
Cable V9MG,V9MH,V9MI,V9MK (RS-422-interface):

A shielded cable with twisted pairs is recommended and a maximum length of 1000 m should not be
exceeded for a four-wire link (only data exchange between devices, no transmission of timing information).
Where additional cores are conducting timing information for synchronous transmission, the maximum
permissible length of cable reduces to 500 m. The shield should be grounded at only one end (grounding at
both ends is permissible, providing no high equalising currents are likely to flow as a result of a potential
difference between the grounds of the NSD 70D and the data circuit-terminating equipment.

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For longer distances and in the presence of strong electromagnetic interference, the data can be converted
to optical signals for transmission (RS-422 → optical ... optical → RS-422). Suitable modems are commer-
cially available, but attention must be paid to compatibility of the connectors and pin assignment (see Section
5.2).
Providing there is sufficient space to the front of the equipment, an RS-530 → optical converter with a 25 pin
SUB-D connector can be attached directly to the frontplate of the G3HR. In this case, the external cables
V9MG, V9MH, V9MI or V9MK are not needed. Please contact our local agent for more information.
Optical signals
The fibre optic (F.O.) cables are connected to the F.O. interface via the plug connectors on the front panel.
The fibre optic connection must be especially cleaned

Note:
before they can plugged in.
The optical cable must be fixed together very carefully

Caution to avoid damage. The ceramic sleeves are very
sensitive. An improper application can take damage to
the FC/PC sleeves on the F.O. interfaces.
Cable Module Slot Fibre Distance Plugs
V9GB G3HS up to 5 km N21, N55 MM 5 km ST plugs at both ends

V9GC G3HS up to 5 km N21, N55 MM 5 km 2 ST plugs and 2 FC/PC plugs
V9LZ G3HS up to 5 km N21, N55 MM 5 km ST plugs at one end only
V9FZ G3HS up to 30 km N21, N55 SM 30 km FC/PC plugs at both ends

V9GA G3HS up to 30 km N21, N55 SM 30 km FC/PC plugs at one end only
V9GD G3HS up to 30 km N21, N55 MM 18 km FC/PC plugs at one end only
Cable length and type

The above mentioned F.O. cables may be ordered in lengths from 4 m up to 99 m. Default length is 4 m.
V9GB, V9GC and V9FZ, which are equipped ex works with plugs at both ends, serve to connect the
teleprotection equipment to the communication equipment within the cabinet. For example, the V9GC can
connect a NSD 70D - which is equipped with the lower priced F.O. interface type "G3HS up to 5 km"
(ST plugs) - directly to the corresponding optical interface of the FOX family (FC/PC plugs).
The F.O. cables V9LZ, V9GA and V9GD lead the signals from the equipment to the splice box.
The choice of the optical fibre depends upon the distance to be spanned. For the module type "G3HS up to
30 km" 50/125 µm multimode (MM) fibres are sufficient up to a distance of 18 km. For distances up to 30 km
10/125 µm singlemode (SM) fibres are necessary.
For the module type "G3HS up to 5 km" 50/125 µm multimode (MM) fibres are used exclusively.
The F.O. cables, which are normally equipped at one end only with the above mentioned plugs, can also be
delivered with customer specific plugs at the other end.

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Connections to the multiplexer FOX
The following table shows the different interfaces and modules to build a connection to the FOX multiplexer
series.
Interface Bit rate

NSD 70D FOX 6Plus module FOX-U connecting cable
module FOX/MUX 20 module FOX 515
V.11 / RS-422 64 kBit/s G3HR N3BE SIFOX 381, V9ML
X.21 SIFOX 382,
UNIDA 433
G.703 64 kBit/s G3HM N3BS GECOD 371,
GECOD 372
1)
optical 4 MBit/s G3HS N3BT N4BA OTERM V9FZ, V9GC
1) Please note: FOX-devices need always a FC/PC connector. On the NSD 70D side it depends on the interface which connector (ST or FC/PC) is
used. See previous section.
Power supply
The power supply voltage must correspond with the

Caution rating label and the power supply unit.
This is a Class I equipment as specified in IEC

DANGER 60950. The equipment and the cabinet must be
earthed.
The NSD 70D can be equipped for 48 VDC (G3HI), 110 VDC (G3HH) or 230 VAC, 50 Hz (G3HG). The
connections will be accordingly, either to a DC- or to an AC primary system. The input supply voltage must
correspond with the rating label and the power supply unit. The equipment and the cabinet must always be
earthed. Every external power supply to the equipment must be short current and over current protected.
The NSD 70D must always be connected to a circuit breaker. In case of an redundant supply (two power
supplies), there must also be two circuit breakers.
Recommended circuit breaker:
B9AS Label E: CI-BREAK ≤ 60 VDC / 250 VAC

Ident. number: 1KHL015141R0001
Type: S282 K6A
Max. voltage: ≤ 60 VDC or ≤ 250 VAC
B9AV Label E: CI-BREAK > 60 VDC … 250 VDC

Ident. number: 1KHL015999R0001
Type: S282 UC-K 6A
Max. voltage: ≤ 250 VDC

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supply voltage supply module circuit breaker

B9AS B9AV
24 VDC G3HK (optional) X
48 VDC G3HI X
60 VDC G3HI X
110 VDC G3HH X
220 VDC G3HG X
115 VAC G3HQ (optional) X
230 VAC G3HG X
The power supply connections are made to the 6.3 mm FASTON terminals on the left side of the rack. The
connectors beside the upper mark are for the power supply 1, beside the lower mark for power supply 2. The
power supply variations are explained in section 10.7.
DC + + DC + Pos. terminal battery

DC - Neg. terminal battery
AC L L P OW E R
DC - - S UP P LY 1
AC L Phase (L) on mains connection
AC N Neutral (N) on mains connection
AC N N
PE
PE Protective earth conductor
Symbol protective earth conductor
Faston plugs on the cables connected to the rack must be

covered with an isolation sleeve.
DANGER
Cover for unused faston Ord. Nr: HESG455631P0001
Isolation sleeve for faston Ord. Nr: NBT 402942P0008

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Utility Communication Systems Testing and commissioning
12. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
12.1 Safety instructions
It is extremely important to follow the following safety

DANGER instructions to avoid serious personnel injury or
damage to the equipment.
• The Operating Instructions should be read and clearly understood before performing re-
programming, maintenance etc. and only an authorised and properly trained person is admitted
to do the same.
• In order to avoid the risk of damage during transport the precautions laid down in section 11.1
must be observed.
• Cubicles, which are not secured to the floor, tip forwards when the hinged frame is opened.
• Mechanical safety facilities such as cover plates must not be removed or bypassed.
• Precautions and indications to hazardous voltages must be strictly observed.
• The power supply voltage must correspond with the rating label and the power supply unit.
• Before switching ON for the first time, check for proper setting of jumpers and fuses. In addition
check the wiring of protective earth, power supply polarity and voltage.
• Neither removing nor inserting of modules is permitted during power-up state of the equipment.
Preceding to plugging in and out of modules the power supply has to be switched off.
• All circuit breaker must be opened in case of redundant power supply.
• Dangerous station battery voltages may be present on the relay and alarm interfaces types
G3HC, G3HD and G3HE. For this reason, maintenance and commissioning may only be
performed by correspondingly trained personnel. The modules G3HC/D/E must not be
operated via extender cards, because of the danger of contact with the station battery
voltage !
• The modules in this equipment contain CMOS devices, which can be damaged by electrostatic
discharges. Essential precautions to prevent ESD damage when handling or working on
modules are grounding straps for technical personnel and the provision of anti-static work
benches. Modules may only be shipped either in their original packing or installed in equipment
racks.
• Alteration of the equipment is not allowed.
The teleprotection equipment NSD 70D must be programmed in accordance with the Programming
Instructions given in Appendix F. It must be tested and commissioned in accordance with the
instructions given in Appendices G and H.

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12.2 Testing facilities

Test sockets
There is a test socket each for the receiver and transmitter signals on the frontplate of the PCM interface.
The receiver signal is available at the socket "Rx DATA" and the corresponding 8 kHz synchronisation signal
at socket "Rx SYNC". The transmitter signal can be checked at the test sockets "Tx DATA" and "Tx SYNC".
The signals at the test sockets on the PCM interface are at HC MOS level.
Frontplate signals
Three green LED's "RDY", "GRD" and "TRP" on the DSP module show the operating status of the unit and
an alarm condition is signalled by the three red LED's "AL", "SYN" and "BER".
Equipment settings and any alarms can be viewed by connecting the special "TELEPROTECTION
TERMINAL" or an XT/AT PC (e.g. with especially developed "PROTEC" PC software) to the serial interface
provided (see Section 13.1.1).
Is the NSD 70D correctly plugged to the mains

Note:
(Battery or AC) and only the LED on the power supply
module is on, then the switches S1 and S2 on the
backplate (behind the cover but accessible from the
top) are off.
Loop test
When in operation, the unit can be tested with the aid of the loop test. The signal of this test has the same
characteristics (security and dependability) as the NSD 70D tripping signals for a setting of T0 < 3 ms. The
loop test can be initiated either manually by pressing a button on the frontplate, or automatically every 6 hours
by an internal timer.
Local loop mode
The DSP module can be set to a local operating mode for checking the relay interfaces, e.g. for setting or
measuring command prolongation. In this operating mode, which is indicated by the LED "AL" and via the
serial interface by the alarm message "LOCAL TEST MODE", the command input signal is looped by the
processor back to the command output of the local relay interface.
A main switch is provided at the rear of the rack for each of the two NSD 70D devices. One unit can thus be
switched out of operation and the other left in.

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12.3 Pocket terminal
Pin connections
The pin connections for the 9 pin SUB-D

connector are given as below:
Pin 1 -
Pin 2 RXD TELEPROTECTION
Pin 3 TXD TERMINAL
Pin 4 DTR
WINDOW
Pin 5 GND SHIFT SP<- 0 ->
Pin 6 -
Pin 7 RTS 1 2 3 4 5 153mm
Pin 8 -
Pin 9 +5V 6 7 8 9 ERR
SW FREQ BW TEV ALPHA
Power supply
SNR LEV OT CHKS VERS
The power supply of +5 VDC is derived from the DSP OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 OPT4 OPT5
module G3HP.
LHm RHm
78mm
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Settings
The pocket-terminal provides the potentiometer (to adjust the contrast) on the right side, next to the display.
Following factory settings for the communication mode are stored in an EPROM (they are not changeable):
data rate: 1200 baud
data bits: 7
parity: none
stop bits: 2
For more information please refer to the instruction manual which is delivered with the pocket-terminal.

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Utility Communication Systems Operation and maintenance
13. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
13.1 Operation
During operation, the status of the equipment can be seen from the LED signals on the frontplates of the in-
dividual modules, respectively by viewing messages via the serial interface on the DSP module.
In the quiescent state only the LED's "RDY" and "GRD" on the DSP module are lit and checking for mes-
sages via the serial interface produces the response "NO ALARM". An inadmissible operating condition is
signalled by the red LED "AL" on the front of the unit concerned and the nature of the alarm can be queried
via the serial interface.
Is the NSD 70D correctly plugged to the mains

Note:
(Battery or AC) and only the LED on the power supply
module is on, then the switches S1 and S2 on the
backplate (behind the cover but accessible from the
top) are off.
13.1.1 Terminal messages

In addition, the following information can be viewed using the pocket terminal "TELEPROTECTION
TERMINAL", a VT terminal or an XT/AT PC:
Key ASCII character Information
[ERR] A alarm messages

[SHIFT] then [ERR] # alarm messages in the remote station
[SW] G programming switch positions S4(1)....S7(8) in binary form
[FREQ] H not used
[BW] I data transfer rate of the interface in use
[TEV] J measured actual command transmission time
[ALPHA] K degree of security and dependability
[SNR] L BER alarm threshold
[LEV] M not used
[OT] N time in operation since the last reset
[CHKS] O PROM check sums
[VERS] P copyright and firmware release
[OPT1] Q measured actual bit error rate (from firmware rel. 1.3.00 onwards)
[OPT2] R not used
[OPT3] S not used
[OPT4] T TX trip counter (from firmware rel. 1.1.00 onwards)
[OPT5] U RX trip counter (from firmware rel. 1.1.00 onwards)
If a message ends with dots ... at the end of the displayed line, more information is available and can be
viewed by pressing the calling key again.
Operating the [ERR] key only presents one alarm at a time. If there are several alarms the [ERR] key must be
pressed repeatedly until the first alarm appears again.
When using a VT100 terminal to access equipment information, press the ASCII character given in the above
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13.1.2 Alarm messages and their causes
* CONTINUOUS TRIP
Continuous trip monitor set and continuous trip present.
* REMOTE ALARM - < PRESS SHIFT ERR >
There is an alarm in the remote station. The alarms in the remote station can be scrolled by repeatedly
pressing first [SHIFT] and then [ERR].
* BIT ERROR RATE < 1E-0*
The bit error rate of the signal being received has exceeded the permissible limit (1E-0*). The limit can
be programmed using the switches S7(1)...S7(3).
* SWITCH SETTING ERROR
The switch settings have changed since the last reset (e.g. faulty switch contact).
* COMMON ALARM
Alarm contacts are, or are about to be closed.
* LOCAL TEST MODE
In the local test mode, the command inputs are looped directly to the command outputs. This test
mode is only used to check the operation of the equipment according to 13.2.1 b).
* CYCLIC LOOP TEST FAILED
The cyclic loop test is set. Alarm has been given after 8 consecutive unsuccessful tests (at intervals of
5 minutes).
* RAM ERROR
One of the two RAM components is defective and the DSP module G3HP must be replaced.
* CHECK SUM ERROR
One of the two PROM components is defective and the DSP module G3HP must be replaced.
* TRANSMIT SYNC ERROR
There is no transmitter synchronisation signal (FSX) due to either failure of the quartz oscillator or a
missing external clock signal.
* RECEIVE SYNC ERROR
There is no receiver synchronisation signal (FSR) due to either failure of the quartz oscillator or a
missing external clock signal.
* AIS RECEIVED
An Alarm Indication Signal is being received.
* MISSING ICLK SIGNAL OR UART (COM1) DEFECT
Interface clock failure (defective quartz oscillator on the data interface) or defective COM1 serial inter-
face. This alarm can only be checked from the remote station, because the local terminal interface no
longer functions.
* TX SINGLE COMPONENT ERROR
Single component error on a relay interface.
* EQUIPMENT ADDRESS FAILURE
Addressing error. The incoming signal is not intended for the device.
* NO ALARM

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13.2 Maintenance
The individual modules were subjected to a burn in test at the conclusion of manufacture followed by thor-
ough functional testing. The parameters governing the operating characteristics are all determined by the DIL
switches S4 to S7 on the DSP module and are thus not subject to ageing. The processor includes a number
of self-monitoring functions, which together with the loop test performed at periodic intervals, continuously
check the operation of the DSP module and the data interface and the availability of the communications
channel as a whole. Nevertheless, it is recommended to test the equipment at regular intervals. The duration
of such intervals depends very much on local conditions, but should not exceed two years.
13.2.1 Periodic tests

a) Checks during operation
The ability of the equipment to function correctly can be checked manually by pressing the button "TST" on
the front of the DSP module type G3HP to initiate the loop test. Providing the signal transmitted for the test is
received back again within the allotted time, the LED's "RDY", "TRP" and "GRD" light for about 3 s to confirm
that the test was successful. If not, the alarm signal "AL" lights for about 3 s instead of the LED "TRP".
It is advisable to also check the alarms in the remote station as part of this test (press the keys [SHIFT] and
[ERR] on the pocket terminal one after the other).
Should the equipment fail the loop test in two consecutive attempts, it must be removed from service and
checked according to b) below.
The "RESET" button on the DSP module G3HP must

Caution not be pressed while executing routine tests during
normal operation, as this causes reinitialization of the
NSD 70D and blocks it for about 5 seconds. During
this time no commands can be transmitted.
b) Removing the equipment from service for testing the relay interfaces
1. All circuit breaker must be opened in case of redundant power supply.

2. Open all isolating terminals to the protection and then switch off the equipment.
3. Check the buffer battery for the trip counter on G3HF (U > 3.0 V) and replace as necessary (see
13.2.2).
4. Set switch S4(2) on the DSP module to "ON" (local test mode).
5. Switch on the NSD 70D and press the reset button "RES" on the front of the G3HP module.
6. Check that the unit is indeed in the local loop mode (corresponding alarm message on the pocket
terminal).
7. Inject commands at the local terminal blocks and check the local command outputs for correct
operation. (Note: The trip counters on G3HF, if fitted, will count the local commands as well !)
8. Switch off the NSD 70D and reset the local test mode by setting switch S4(2) on G3HP to "OFF".
9. Switch on the NSD 70D and carry out the manual loop test according to a) above.
10. The isolating terminals to the protection relay may be closed again, providing there is no alarm.
11. Where trip counters G3HF are fitted, synchronise them in the local and remote station by resetting
them (press button "RESET" on G3HF).

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c) Checking the entire link:

Following any changes made to the NSD 70D equipment or other components of the communications
channel, it is recommended to repeat the commissioning procedure described in Appendix H of these
Operating Instructions for the units at both ends of the line.
Replace any modules found to be faulty. It is not recommended to carry out any repairs on site.
13.2.2 Replacing the buffer battery
Danger of explosion exists if the lithium battery is

DANGER incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
For replacing and inserting the battery use always a
DANGER potentially-free soldering iron.
Check the polarity before inserting the battery.
For disposal, the regional and national regulations

Caution for electrical and electronic waste have to be
observed.
The lithium buffer battery in the module G3HF is able to retain the counter information for at least 500 hours.
To avoid this time being exceeded during the normal life of the battery (typically 10 years), it is advisable to
disconnect the battery by inserting the jumper plug FB, if the equipment is to remain out of service for a long
period or when the module is on stock.
Order reference:
Lithium battery 3.2V 0.5 Ah Maxell GJTN167002P0002

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Utility Communication Systems Storage, decommissioning and disposal
14. STORAGE, DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL
14.1 Safety instructions
Personnel qualification
An authorised and properly trained service personnel
DANGER only is admitted to carry out storage,
decommissioning and disposal.
Mechanical Installation
Cabinets, which are not secured to the floor, tip
DANGER forwards when the hinged frame is opened. Do not
open the hinged frame without precautions.
Electrical Installation
The equipment must be switched off and
DANGER disconnected from the mains.
ESD protection

14.2 Storage
The specified conditions for storage are –30 °C to 70 °C with < 70 % humidity.
Storage of the cubicle should be done in the original wooden casing and unbroken sealed plastic cover. In
case storage is to be done for longer periods of time, additional protection against rusting is required
especially in humid climate.
Storage of modules should be preferably in the original packing or in antistatic bags with additional
mechanical protection.

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Utility Communication Systems Storage, decommissioning and disposal
14.3 Decommissioning
The decommissioning of the equipment should be done in the following steps.
• First of all the application, in which the equipment is used, must be disabled. This is of special
importance when protection signalling is used.
• Switch OFF the equipment (Switch S1 and S2 OFF. See section 5.2). Isolate and disconnect the
external power supply given to the equipment.
• Disconnect the external wiring of the equipment. This should be done carefully using the plant
drawings so that some other wiring does not get disconnected by mistake.
• In case the complete cubicle is to be dismounted, the bolts for fastening the cubicle to the base
frame or floor must be carefully removed giving support to the cubicle at the same time. The
cubicle can now be lifted and dismounted. It is preferable to keep the cubicle in horizontal
position if no external support can be given to the cubicle in vertical position.
• In case only the NSD 70D subrack is to be removed from the cubicle, first disconnect the
internal wiring and power supply between the NSD 70D subrack and the terminal blocks. Now
dismount the subrack by unscrewing the screws from the front.
• If the NSD 70D subrack or its modules are to be reused, they should be handled and packed
properly following precautions for ESD protection.
14.4 Disposal
For disposal, the regional and national regulations for electrical and electronic waste have to be observed.
The modularity of the equipment allows to separate component boards and casing, thus giving the opportu-
nity for recycling.

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Utility Communication Systems List of assemblies and units
PART 4 APPENDIX
A LIST OF ASSEMBLIES AND UNITS
All modules and blind-plates will be delivered in light-

Note:
beige colour. If you prefer the dark grey colour then
you must order especially.
Rack assembly G7BGa HENF105334R0010
Power supply unit 230 VAC, 250 VDC / 24 VDC G3HG HENF327953R0001
Power supply unit 110 VAC / 24 VDC (option) G3HQ HENF331173R0001
Power supply unit 110 VDC / 24 VDC G3HH HENF327954R0001
Power supply unit 48 VDC / 24 VDC G3HI HENF327955R0001
Power supply unit 24 VDC / 24 VDC (option) G3HK HENF327956R0001
DSP module Firmware-Release 1.4.00 G3HP HENF331132R0021
Circuit diagram HENF327932
PCM interface G3HM HENF331048R0005

RS-422 interface G3HR HENF331290R0001

F.O. interface G3HS up to 5 km HENF331359R0001

F.O. interface G3HS up to 30 km HENF331359R0101
Relay interface 1 G3HC HENF327935R0005

Relay interface 2 G3HD HENF331033R0005

Alarm interface G3HE HENF327998R0003

Trip counter G3HF HENF331051R0009

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Connecting cable for G3HM V9LF HENF331004R0003

Connecting cable for G3HC/G3HD/G3HE V9LE HENF327962R0003
Connecting cable for G3HR (X.21) V9MG HENF331303R0002
Connecting cable for G3HR (RS-530) V9MH HENF331302R0002
Connecting cable for G3HR (RS-449) V9MI HENF331304R0002
Connecting cable for G3HR (isolating terminals) V9MK HENF331305R0002
Connecting cable for G3HR (RS-530 / FOX-U) V9ML 1KHL015071R0001
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 30 km (SM) V9FZ HENF472166P...1)
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 30 km (SM) V9GA 2) HENF472167P...1)
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 30 km (MM) V9GD 2) HENF472170P...1)
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 5 km (MM) V9GB HENF472168P...1)
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 5 km (MM) V9GC HENF472169P...1)
Connecting cable for G3HS up to 5 km (MM) V9LZ 2) HENF469930P...1)
Options:
Pocket terminal HENF462905P0001

Terminal emulation program for XT/AT PC PROTEC HENF468783R1200
Blanking plate with labelling strip light-beige HENF327970R0001
Blanking plate light-beige 3U-4R 1KHL015637R0004
Cable duct HENF209567R0001
Cover (for backplate) 1KHL015031P0001
Special screwdriver (for terminal blocks) HENF468345P0001
Cable adapter, diameter 4 mm / 2 mm red HENF458517P0001
Cable adapter, diameter 4 mm / 2 mm black HENF458517P0002
Standard accessories NSD 70/70C/70D HENF468416P0002
Supply cable (cabinet installation) HENF465594P0001
3)
Extender card 3U / 160 I9BM… HENF468346R0001
Cover for unused faston Ord. Nr: HESG455631P0001

Isolation sleeve for faston Ord. Nr: NBT 402942P0008
1)
P... = length L in meter (possible range: 4 ... 99 m; default length: 4 m).
2)
These fibre optic cables are normally equipped with the described plugs at one end only.
At the other end customer specific plugs may be fixed on request.
3)
The modules G3HP and G3HS could be plugged into the extender card after a small modification.
For that purpose remove the red leads on the PCB extender by withdrawing the 4 screws.
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Utility Communication Systems Firmware versions and compatibility requirements
B FIRMWARE VERSIONS AND COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DSP module Firmware-Rel. 1.0.00 G3HP HENF331132R0001

Release for zero series

Release first series
new features: internal trip counters for up to 6 commands realized by the firmware.
Disadvantage: The trip counters are not buffered by battery and will be lost by a
reset.

new features: device addressing -> range 0...31; inverse T-operation; continuous
command supervision moved from Tx to Rx; modifications due to new interface
type G3HR.

new features: actual measured BER accessible via pocket terminal or PC;
improvement of false address recognizability; modifications due to new interface
type G3HS.

new features: device addressing -> range 0...127; additional internal alarm
counters.
All firmware versions have an upward compatibility. Therefor the newest firmware can always be used.
B1 Anomalies:
For the NSD 70 series there are two different backplates G1CY (ancient) and G1CYa (new) in use. Now, if
the interface G3HR will be used, then it is essential to have the new backplate (HENF209660 at least with
Rubric 3. Characters on the PCB: Aend. B !)
The backplate G1CY was used in rack assembly G7BG (HENF105334R0001) only.
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Utility Communication Systems Symbols and abbreviations
C SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
OR solid-state contact
& AND A/D converter
NOR opto-coupler
& NAND amplifier
inverter DIL switch
limiter/amplifier aux. relay coil
delay/prolongation N/C contact
low-pass filter N/O contact
bandpass filter C/O contact
transformer transzorb diode
quartz oscillator contact pin

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Utility Communication Systems Block diagrams
D BLOCK DIAGRAMS
[N21, X2]
5a
21a,c
CON-DR T-OUT1
contradirect. MUX
RX-CLK
3
22a,c 64kHz+8kHz data decoder
CON-FSR T-OUT2 6a
4 decoder +clock sync. CON-CLKR cod/ T-OUT0 4a SER. DATA - 1

con
Rx DATA
18a,c con COD-DR MUX
1 codirectional
RX-DATA data decoder COD-FSR TR/ DR 11a
19a,c
2 + clock sync. NORM
COD-CLKR FSR 10a
cod 9a
CLKR
4.9152MHz Rx SYNC
+5V + 4.096MHz
alarm
MA clock T-INP1 7a
MB f1 T-INP2 8a
f2
T-INP0 3a
26a,c cod COD-DX ALARM 3c
5 codirectional COD-FSX CLKI 12a

TX-DATA 27a,c MUX
data coder
6 COD-CLKX DX 11c
con cod/
con FSX 10c
CLKX 9c
MAIN - 1
29a,c
CON-DX
7 64kHz+8kHz contradirect. CON-FSX +5V
TX-CLK 30a,c
decoder data coder
8 CON-CLKX
TRANSIT - 1
MC
MD
Tx DATA Tx SYNC
V9LF
[N28, X3]
V9LE
k2
27a,b,c R 48 R 49
6
UNBLOCKING 1 R 60
250V, 10W 28a,b,c K1 K2 <200ms
5 <40ms UNBLOCKING 5a
k1 hold delay
31a,b,c
8
250V, 10W 32a,b,c
7 +5V 14a,c +5V
k4
19a,b,c EB
2 0V 15a,c 0V
ALARM 1 EA
<10s 16a,c
250V,150W 20a,b,c K3 K4
1 ALARM
k3
delay
23a,b,c ED
ALARM 2 4 EC EF
24a,b,c EE
250V,150W 3
6c 7c 13a,c 15a,c
24V 0V
SUPPLY MONITORING 1
SUPPLY MONITORING 2
POWER
AU WA ON
0V
[N1] [N9]
SUPPLY 2
T-OUT0
WE T-OUT1
WF T-OUT2
WJ T-INP0
WG T-INP1
WH T-INP2
24V
5V
0V
TRANSIT
WBC
WC
WB
WZ
WY
WD
SUPPLY
WI
SUPPLY 1 (G3HI) SUPPLY 2 (G3HG)

SUPPLY MON 1
SUPPLY MON 2
5V
T-OUT0
T-OUT1
T-OUT2
SUPPLY 2
24V
T-INP0
T-INP1
T-INP2
TRANSIT - 2
POWER
(+) (-) (+) (-)

BA70DD17.DRW
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Edition: 2000-07-27
NSD 70D
[ N 17, X 1 ]
DSP MODULE (G3HP)

9 +5V
RESET LOOP TEST
4 DTR
6 DSR
SER. DATA - 1 8 RTS
7 CTS
RS232
11a FSR 1 2 -TXD
12a DR 3 -RXD
10a CLKR ser. input DIGITAL
5 GND
SIGNAL
40MHz
PROCESSOR UART COM1
11c FSX 1 ICLK
TMS 320C25 13a
10c CLKX ser. output RES WATCH ALARM
12c DX DOG PTXA 1a
PTXB 2a
BUFFER
DATA 16 BIT PTXC 3a
PTXD
BUFFER
ADDRESS 12 BIT 4a
PROM PROM RAM RAM
PTXE 6c
8k*8 8k*8 8k*8 8k*8 PTXF 7c
COM. AL. 3c
8 BIT -TXGUARD 5c
DATA
PRXA 6a
"AL" PRXB 7a
"RDY" PRXC 8a
PRXD 9a
"GRD"
BUFFER
BUFFER
"TRP"
I/O-BUS
"SYN"
"BER"
13c -WR
BUFFER
MP3
8c PRXE
1c -RXGUARD
OPT1 WT OPT1
MAIN - 1 OPT2 WR OPT2 MAIN - 1
OPT3 WP OPT3
RX_GUARD
TX_GUARD
TX CNTRB
RX CNTRB
RX CNTRA
TX CNTRA
OPT4 WN OPT4
COM. AL.
OPT2
OPT4
OPT3
OPT1
PTXC
PRXC
ICLK
[ N 46, X 6 ]
6c
9c
8c
4a
9a
5a
10a
12a
COMMON ALARM
UNBLOCKING
BCD TX A f1
COUNTER
RX-GUARD
TX-GUARD
f2
PRXD
PTXD
OPT1
OPT2
OPT3
OPT4
ICLK
BCD 7 Segm
COUNTER MUX Decoder
WUN
WW
TX B
WM
WQ
WO
WU
WV
WK
WS
WX
WL
6 COMMAND OPTION
DISPLAY
A/B;D/E
BCD RX A
COMMON ALARM
ICLK
PTXB/E
PRXB/E
PTXA/D
PRXA/D
TX-GUARD
RX-GUARD
PTXC/F
PRXC/F
UNBLOCKING
COUNTER
7 Segm
MUX
Decoder
BCD
COUNTER 5V
RX B
RESET FB
3.2V Ubat
FA
27a,b,c
28a,b,c
23a,b,c
19a,b,c
20a,b,c
31a,b,c
32a,b,c
24a,b,c
MAIN - 2
TRIP COUNTER (G3HF)
BA70DD18.DRW

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NSD 70D
[ N 34, X 4 ]
V9LE
5c TX_GUARD
3a TX_CNTR CA
&
CB 27a,b,c
6 (+)
1a PTX
"RX" "TX" TX TRIP

48...250V,
<10mA
5 (-)
& 28a,b,c
1c RX_GUARD
TRIP
EXTENS
CC & 31a,b,c
R37 8 (+)
& CD RX TRIP
20ms
CE 250V,2A
100ms & 7 (-)
32a,b,c
8a RX_CNTR &
6a
&
PRX R55 23a,b,c
4
SINGLE COMP. AUX
K1 k1
FAILURE MON 250V,10W
3
12a ICLK 24a,b,c
+5V 19a,b,c
< 2s 2s 2
K2 ALARM
MAIN - 1
k2 CK
delay hold 1 250V,150W
ALARM CJ 20a,b,c
INTERFACE 1 (G3HC)
[ N 40, X 5 ]
V9LE
5c TX_GUARD
3a TX_CNTR CA
& 1
27a,b,c
CB
6 (+)
1a PTX
"RX" TX TRIP
"TX"
1 48...250V,
<10mA
5 (-)
& 28a,b,c
1c RX_GUARD
TRIP
EXTENS
CC R78 23a,b,c
R37 4
& CD AUX
50ms K1 K3
CE k3 250V,150W
200ms CI
CH
3
24a,b,c
8a RX_CNTR &

8
RX TRIP
SINGLE COMP. 250V,150W
FAILURE MON k1 CG 7
CF 32a,b,c

+5V 2
<2s 2s ALARM
K2 250V,150W
k2 CK
delay hold 1
ALARM CJ 20a,b,c
INTERFACE 2 (G3HD)
BA70DD19.DRW

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NSD 70D
[ N 55, X 8 ]
TRANSIT - 2
CON-DR T-OUT1 5a
POWER
21a,c contradirect.
3 CON-FSR MUX 6a
RX-CLK 22a,c 64kHz+8kHz data decoder T-OUT2
4 decoder +clock sync. CON-CLKR cod/ 4a
T-OUT0
con
Rx DATA
SER. DATA - 2
18a,c con COD-DR MUX
1 codirectional
RX-DATA data decoder COD-FSR TR/ DR 11a
19a,c
+ clock sync. NORM
2 COD-CLKR FSR 10a
cod 9a
CLKR
4.9152MHz Rx SYNC
+5V + 4.096MHz
alarm
MA clock T-INP1 7a
MB f1 T-INP2 8a
f2
T-INP0 3a
26a,c cod COD-DX ALARM 3c
5 codirectional COD-FSX CLKI 12a

TX-DATA 27a,c MUX
data coder
6 COD-CLKX cod/ DX 11c
con
MAIN - 2
con FSX 10c
CON-DX CLKX 9c
29a,c
TX-CLK 7 30a,c 64kHz+8kHz contradirect. CON-FSX +5V
decoder data coder
8 CON-CLKX MC
MD
Tx DATA Tx SYNC
V9LF
[ N 62, X 9 ]
V9LE
k2
27a,b,c R 48 R 49
6
UNBLOCKING 1 R 60
250V, 10W 28a,b,c K1 K2 <200ms
5 <40ms UNBLOCKING 5a
k1 delay
31a,b,c hold
8
250V, 10W 32a,b,c
7 +5V 14a,c +5V
k4
19a,b,c EB
2 0V 15a,c 0V
ALARM 1 EA
20a,b,c <10s 16a,c
250V,150W K3 K4
1 delay ALARM
k3
23a,b,c ED
ALARM 2 4 EC EF
24a,b,c EE
250V,150W 3
6c 7c 13a,c 15a,c
24V 0V
5V
0V
SUPPLY 2
POWER ON
24 V
BA70DD20.DRW SUPPLY MON 1
SUPPLY MON 2

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NSD 70D
[ N 51, X 7 ]
DSP MODULE (G3HP)

9 +5V
RESET LOOP TEST
4 DTR
6 DSR
8 RTS
7 CTS
RS232
11a FSR 1 2 -TXD
SER. DATA - 2
12a DR 3 -RXD
10a CLKR ser. input DIGITAL
SIGNAL 5 GND
40MHz
PROCESSOR UART COM1
11c FSX 1 TMS 320C25 ICLK 13a
10c CLKX ser. output RES WATCH ALARM
12c DX DOG PTXA 1a
PTXB 2a
BUFFER
DATA 16 BIT PTXC 3a
PTXD
BUFFER
ADDRESS 12 BIT 4a
PROM PROM RAM RAM
PTXE 6c
8k*8 8k*8 8k*8 8k*8 PTXF 7c
COM. AL. 3c
8 BIT -TXGUARD 5c
DATA
PRXA 6a
"AL" PRXB 7a
"RDY" PRXC 8a
PRXD 9a
"GRD"
BUFFER
BUFFER
"TRP"
I/O-BUS
"SYN"
"BER"
13c -WR
BUFFER
MP3
8c PRXE
1c -RXGUARD
MAIN - 2
RX_GUARD
TX_GUARD
TX CNTRB
RX CNTRB
RX CNTRA
TX CNTRA
COM. AL.
OPT2
OPT4
OPT3
OPT1
PTXC
PRXC
ICLK
[ N 80, X 12 ]
6c
9c
8c
4a
9a
5a
10a
12a
BCD TX A f1
COUNTER
f2
BCD 7 Segm
COUNTER MUX Decoder
TX B
DISPLAY
A/B;D /E
BCD RX A
COUNTER
7 Segm
MUX
Decoder
BCD
COUNTER 5V
RX B
RESET FB
3.2V Ubat
FA
27a,b,c
28a,b,c
23a,b,c
19a,b,c
20a,b,c
31a,b,c
32a,b,c
24a,b,c
TRIP COUNTER (G3HF)
BA70DD21.DRW

Edition: 2000-07-27
NSD 70D
[ N 68, X 4 ]
V9LE
5c TX_GUARD
3a TX_CNTR CA
&
CB 27a,b,c
6 (+)
1a PTX
"RX" "TX" TX TRIP
48...250V,
<10mA
5 (-)
& 28a,b,c
1c RX_GUARD
TRIP
EXTENS
CC & 31a,b,c
R37 8 (+)
& CD RX TRIP
20ms
CE 250V,2A
100ms & 7 (-)
32a,b,c
8a RX_CNTR &
6a
&
PRX R55 23a,b,c
4
SINGLE COMP. AUX
K1 k1
FAILURE MON 250V,10W
3
12a ICLK 24a,b,c
+5V 19a,b,c
< 2s 2s 2
K2 ALARM
MAIN - 2
k2 CK
delay hold 1 250V,150W
ALARM CJ 20a,b,c
INTERFACE 1 (G3HC)
[ N 74, X 5 ]
V9LE
5c TX_GUARD
3a TX_CNTR CA
& 27a,b,c
CB
6 (+)
1a PTX
"RX" TX TRIP
"TX"
48...250V,
<10mA
5 (-)
& 28a,b,c
1c RX_GUARD
TRIP
EXTENS
CC R78 23a,b,c
R37
4
& CD AUX
50ms K1 K3
CE k3 250V,150W
200ms CI
CH
3
24a,b,c
8a RX_CNTR &

8
RX TRIP
SINGLE COMP. 250V,150W
FAILURE MON k1 CG 7
CF 32a,b,c

+5V 2
<2s 2s ALARM
K2 250V,150W
k2 CK
delay hold 1
ALARM CJ 20a,b,c
INTERFACE 2 (G3HD)
BA70DD22.DRW

Edition: 2000-07-27
NSD 70D
Block diagram for slots N21 and N55 using the RS-422 interface type G3HR:
18a,c RD-A
R20 [N21, X2]
DATA DECODING /
RD CLOCK SYNCHRO-
19a,c RD-B SY1
NISATION
T-OUT1 5a
21c R21 T-OUT2 6a

RT-A Rx CLOCK
RT T-OUT0 4a
SY2
22c RT-B
S1.2 MUX
DR 11a
29c R22
ST-A FSR 10a
ST
SY3 CLKR 9a
30c ST-B CLOCK f1
4.9152MHz
f2
T-INP0 3a
T-INP2 8a
CLOCK f1
1 SHIELD 4.096MHz
f2 T-INP1 7a
3 RD-A
TRANSIT
16 RD-B INT. CLOCK SER. DATA - 1
R19
17 RT-A CLOCK
RS-530 (Frontplate)
SYNCHRO- S1.4
9 RT-B NISATION
S1.3 I-CLK 12a
15 ST-A
ST-B MONITORING
20 Tx DATA Rx DATA
+5VI-2
7 GNDI-2 S1.5 S1.6
2 SD-A
14 SD-B f1 ALARM
24 AL COMMON-AL 3c
TT-A f2
11 TT-B f1
f2
TRANSIT - 1
V9MG (X.21), V9MH (RS-530), ...
21a +5VI-1 +24V 13a,c +24V

+5V 14a,c +5V
22a GNDI-1
15/16a,c 0V
26a,c SD-A
SD DATA ENCODING / DX 11c
CLOCK SYNCHRO-
27a,c SD-B NISATION
MAIN - 1
Tx CLOCK FSX 10c
29a TT-A TT
TT CLKX 9c
30a TT-B
S1.1
S1.7
NSD 70D RS-422 INTERFACE G3HR
18a,c RD-A
R20 [N55, X8]
DATA DECODING /
RD CLOCK SYNCHRO-
19a,c RD-B SY1
NISATION
TRANSIT - 2
T-OUT1 5a
21c R21 T-OUT2 6a

RT-A Rx CLOCK
RT T-OUT0 4a
SY2
22c RT-B
SER. DATA - 2
S1.2
MUX
DR 11a
29c R22
ST-A FSR 10a
ST 9a
SY3 CLKR
30c ST-B CLOCK f1
4.9152MHz
f2
T-INP0 3a
T-INP2 8a
CLOCK f1
1 SHIELD 4.096MHz
f2 T-INP1 7a
3 RD-A
TRANSIT
16 RD-B INT. CLOCK
R19
17 RT-A CLOCK
RS-530 (Frontplate)
SYNCHRO- S1.4
9 RT-B NISATION
S1.3 I-CLK 12a
15 ST-A
MAIN - 2
ST-B MONITORING
20 +5VI-2 Tx DATA Rx DATA
7 GNDI-2 S1.5 S1.6

2 SD-A
14 SD-B f1 ALARM
24 AL COMMON-AL 3c
TT-A f2
11 TT-B f1
f2
V9MG (X.21), V9MH (RS-530), ...
21a +5VI-1 +24V 13a,c +24V

+5V 14a,c +5V
22a GNDI-1
15/16a,c 0V
26a,c SD-A
SD DATA ENCODING / DX 11c
CLOCK SYNCHRO-
27a,c SD-B NISATION
Tx CLOCK 10c
29a TT-A
FSX
TT
TT CLKX 9c
30a TT-B
S1.1
S1.7
NSD 70D RS-422 INTERFACE G3HR BA70DE32.DRW

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NSD 70D
Block diagram for slots N21 and N55 using the F.O. interface G3HS:
I-CLK 12a [N21, X2]

Alarm
AL TxDATA Rx DATA
4.9152MHz
f2
+24V 13a,c +24V

+5V 14a,c +5V
SUPERVISION 15/16a,c 0V
RX FAIL
T-OUT1 5a
FPGA Bit 18 DATA RX64 T-OUT2

T-OUT0
6a
4a
ORX
MCMI DR 11a
NRZ
DEMUX FSR 10a
CLKR 9a SER. DATA - 1

TRANSIT

T-INP2 8a
SYNC T-INP1 7a
TRANSIT / NORMAL
CPRX2048
MAIN - 1
CPLOC4096 S1.1
"H" = MASTER
CLOCK
CPRX4096 CLOCK-SELECT "L" = SLAVE 4.096MHz
TRANSIT - 1
LOGIC
8kHz 8kHz S1.2

Bit 6
CLKX 9c
Bit 18 DATA TX64 10c
OTX MCMI
FSX
DX 11c
NRZ
MUX
Bit 7 REM ERROR

SYNC/PARITY
"L" = Low Power
S1.3
[N55, X8]
I-CLK 12a
Alarm
AL Tx DATA Rx DATA
4.9152MHz
f2
+24V 13a,c +24V

+5V 14a,c +5V
SUPERVISION 15/16a,c 0V
RX FAIL
MAIN - 2
T-OUT1 5a
SER. DATA - 2
FPGA Bit 18 DATA RX64

T-OUT2
T-OUT0
6a
4a
ORX
MCMI DR 11a
NRZ
DEMUX FSR 10a
CLKR 9a
TRANSIT
TRANSIT - 2

T-INP2 8a
SYNC T-INP1 7a
TRANSIT / NORMAL
CPRX2048
CPLOC4096 S1.1
"H" = MASTER CLOCK

CPRX4096 CLOCK-SELECT "L" = SLAVE 4.096MHz +24V
LOGIC
+5V
0V
8kHz 8kHz S1.2

Bit 6
CLKX 9c
Bit 18 DATA TX64 FSX 10c
OTX MCMI
11c
MUX DX
NRZ
Bit 7 REM ERROR

SYNC/PARITY
"L" = Low Power
S1.3 BA70DD37.DRW

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NSD 70D
Utility Communication Systems Dependability and security measurements
E DEPENDABILITY AND SECURITY MEASUREMENTS
All dependability and security measurements were performed according to the procedures prescribed in
IEC 60834-1.
Dependability measurements: command duration 50 ms

duration of pause 200 ms
bit error rate (BER) 1E-03 ... 1E-06
continuous
Dependability is determined by sending a large number of commands to the remote station. The number of
commands transmitted and the number of commands received within a specified time (normally 1.3*T0,
1.5*T0 and 2*T0) are recorded. The higher the BER at the input of the receiving NSD 70D, the fewer the
commands which will be received in the prescribed time.
The following applies for a sufficiently high number of transmitted commands:
Pmc = (NT - NR) / NT
Pmc = probability of missing a command

NT = number of commands transmitted
NR = number of commands received
Security measurements: BER burst duration 200 ms

duration of pause 200 ms
BER 0.5
Security is determined by coupling bursts of white noise of high amplitude into the communications channel.
This results in a bit error rate of 0.5. The number of BER bursts injected and the number of false commands
they cause at the receiving end are counted.
The security is then calculated according to the following relationship:
Puc = Nuc / NB
Puc = probability of an unwanted command

Nuc = number of unwanted commands received
NB = number of noise bursts transmitted
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NSD 70D
Dependability of commands A...F
Equipment settings and configuration:
Nominal transmission time T0: T01 = 3.0 ms (Puc < 10-6)

Data interface: PCM interface G3HM
Data transfer rate: 64 kBit/s
Addressing: OFF
Command outputs: uninfluenced by an alarm
10 -0
10 -1
Ta
10 -2 c=
Pmc
1.0
Ta
*T
c=
0=
1.3
3m
Tac =
s
*T
Tac
10 -3
0=
=1
3.9
2.0 * T
.5 *
ms
T0
0 = 6.
=4
10 -4
.5 m
0 ms
10 -5
10 -1 10 -2 10 -3 10 -4 10 -5 10 -6
BER DEPEND1.DRW
Pmc = probability of missing a command T0 = nominal transmission time (undisturbed)

BER = bit error rate Tac = actual transmission time

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NSD 70D
Nominal transmission time T0: T02 = 6.0 ms (Puc < 10-28)

Addressing: OFF
Command outputs: uninfluenced by an alarm
10 -0
10 -1
Tac =
10 -2 Ta
Ta c=
Pmc
3.0 * T
c = 1.0
Ta 1.3 * T
c
=
1. *T 0=
0
5 0 6.0
= 18.0
*T = m
10 -3 7 s
Ta
0 .8
= m
c=
9. s
0
ms
m
2.0
s
*
T0
-4
=
10
12
.0
ms
10 -5
10 -1 10 -2 10 -3 10 -4 10 -5 10 -6
BER DEPEND2.DRW


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NSD 70D
Nominal transmission time T0: T01 = 3.0 ms (Puc << 10-6)

Addressing: ON
Command outputs: set to their quiescent state by an alarm;
alarm given for a bit error rate of BER > 1E-03
10 -0
10 -1
10 -2 Ta
Pmc
c=
1.0
*T
0=
3.0
10 -3 m
s
Ta
c=
1.3
Ta *T
c 0=
-4 = 3.9
10 1. m
5 s
*T
0
=
4.
5
m
s
10 -5
10 -1 10 -2 10 -3 10 -4 10 -5 10 -6
BER DEPEND3.DRW


Edition: 2000-07-27
NSD 70D
Nominal transmission time T0: T02 = 6.0 ms (Puc << 10-28)

Addressing: ON
Command outputs: set to their quiescent state by an alarm;
alarm given for a bit error rate of BER > 1E-03
10 -0
10 -1
10 -2 Ta
Ta c=
Pmc
c = 1.0
Ta 1.3 * T
c
=
1. *T 0=
5 0 6.0
*T = m
10 -3 7 s
Ta
0 .8
= m
c=
9. s
0
m
2.0
s
*
T0
-4
=
10
12
.0
ms
10 -5
10 -1 10 -2 10 -3 10 -4 10 -5 10 -6
BER DEPEND4.DRW


Edition: 2000-07-27
NSD 70D
Utility Communication Systems Programming instructions
F PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D
According to HENF600544
ABB Power Automation Ltd 1KHW000371 Language: EN F-1

Edition: 2000-07-27
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Valid for: Derived from: Replaces: Classify No.:
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PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D
Designations and abbreviations used:
Designation Significance
N1...N80 position in the equipment rack
[X] fixed settings
MA, 150 Ohm default settings, printed in bold type
[ ............ ] nominal values or design settings
Note: After programming the modules are not interchangeable !

When exchanging modules they must be reprogrammed.
1. Units fitted in rack and rack programming
1.1 Supply G3HG N1 [ ] N9 [ ]

Supply G3HH N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
Supply G3HI N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
Supply G3HK N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
Supply G3HQ N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
1.2 DSP Module G3HP N17 [ ] N51 [ ]
1.3 Data Interface:

1.3.1 PCM Interface G3HM N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
1.3.2 RS-422 Interface G3HR N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
1.3.3 F.O. Interface G3HS up to 5 km N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
1.3.4 F.O. Interface G3HS up to 30 km N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
1.4 Alarm Interface G3HE N28 [ ] N62 [ ]
1.5 Relay Interface G3HC N34 [ ] N68 [ ]

N40 [ ] N74 [ ]
N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
1.6 Relay Interface G3HD N34 [ ] N68 [ ]

N40 [ ] N74 [ ]
N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
1.7 Trip Counter G3HF N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
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Rack G7BG:
For the desired operating mode, only the jumper plugs given below have to be inserted.
The remaining jumpers should be plugged into the spare positions (SPARES).
Programming Jumper plugs on backplane
Normal operation:
1.8 1 NSD 70D 1 supply unit (N1) or WA, WK, WL, WU, WV, WW, WX, WS,
2 redundant supply units WQ, WO, WM, WZ, WC, WB, WY [ ]
1.9 2 NSD 70D 1 common supply unit (N1) or

2 redundant supply units WA, WT, WR, WP, WN, WD, WC, WB [ ]
1.10 2 NSD 70D 2 separate supply units WT, WR, WP, WN, WBC, WD [ ]
SUPPLY 1 for the left rack half
SUPPLY 2 for the right rack half
T-operation:
1.11 2 NSD 70D 1 common supply unit (N1) or WA, WE, WF, WG, WH, WI, WJ, WT
2 redundant supply units WR, WP, WN, WD, WB, WC [ ]
2. Module programming
2.1 DSP module N17 [ ] N 51 [ ]
2.1.1 Switch setting S4 S4

ON OFF
Command output latching status during an alarm: / (8) [ ] [ ]
BER/SYN or address error alarm (refer to table below) \ (7) [ ] [ ]
T-operation ON / OFF (6) [ ] [ ]
Cyclic loop test ON / OFF (5) [ ] [ ]
Remote monitoring ON / OFF (4) [ ] [ ]
Continuous trip monitoring ON / OFF (3) [ ] [ ]
Local test mode ON / OFF (2) [ ] [ ]
Inverse T-operation (FW-rel. 1.2.00 and higher) ON / OFF (1) [ ] [ ]
S4(7)=0 S4(8)=0 -> Command outputs do not respond to an alarm.

S4(7)=0 S4(8)=1 -> Command outputs set to the quiescent state.
S4(7)=1 S4(8)=1 -> Command outputs set to the tripped state.
S4(7)=1 S4(8)=0 -> Command outputs retain the statuses prior to the alarm.
F 1KHL016595 EN 3/11 HENF 600544

ON OFF
Address remote station = sum of ON-values ON = 25 = 32 / (8) [ ] [ ]
(firmware-rel. 1.4.00 and higher) ON = 26 = 64 \ (7) [ ] [ ]
Tev Trip F (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N80] (6) [ ] [ ]
Tev Trip E (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N74] (5) [ ] [ ]
Tev Trip D (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N68] (4) [ ] [ ]
Tev Trip C (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N46] [N80]2) (3) [ ] [ ]
Tev Trip B (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N40] [N74]2) (2) [ ] [ ]
Tev Trip A (ON: T0 < 6 ms; OFF: T0 < 3 ms)1) [N34] [N68]2) (1) [ ] [ ]
1) T0 < 6 ms => Tev = 4 ms; T0 < 3 ms => Tev = 1 ms;
The above given nominal transmission times T0 apply when using the interface G3HC. T0 is 5 ... 8 ms longer using interface type
G3HD.
The auxiliary output (AUX) of the interface G3HC can have an additional delay of up to 2.5 ms compared with the main command
output.
When using the interface G3HR with programmed transmission rate of 56 kBit/s, maximum 1 ms longer times for T0 to occur, i.e.
(ON: T0 < 7 ms; OFF: T0 < 4 ms).
2) Slots for a second device in the same rack.

ON OFF
ON = 20 = 1 / (8) [ ] [ ]
Address local station = sum of ON-values ON = 21 = 2 | (7) [ ] [ ]
(firmware-rel. 1.2.00 and higher) ON = 22 = 4 | (6) [ ] [ ]
(default = 00) ON = 23 = 8 | (5) [ ] [ ]
ON = 24 = 16 \ (4) [ ] [ ]
Device addressing (firmware-rel. 1.2.00 and higher) ON / OFF (3) [ ] [ ]
Address local station = sum of ON-values ON = 25 = 32 / (2) [ ] [ ]
(firmware-rel. 1.4.00 and higher) ON = 26 = 64 \ (1) [ ] [ ]

ON OFF
ON = 20 = 1 / (8) [ ] [ ]
Address remote station = sum of ON-values ON = 21 = 2 | (7) [ ] [ ]
(firmware-rel. 1.2.00 and higher) ON = 22 = 4 | (6) [ ] [ ]
(default = 00) ON = 23 = 8 | (5) [ ] [ ]
ON = 24 = 16 \ (4) [ ] [ ]
Bit Error Rate (BER) / (3) [ ] [ ]
alarm threshold | (2) [ ] [ ]
(refer to table below) \ (1) [ ] [ ]
S7(1) S7(2) S7(3) BER

OFF ON ON 1E-03
ON OFF OFF 1E-04
ON OFF ON 1E-05
ON ON OFF 1E-06
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2.2 Data Interface
2.2.1 PCM Interface G3HM N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
Jumper plugs:
Operating mode Codirectional MA [ ]

Contradirectional MB [ ]
Transit relaying MC [ ]
Normal operation MD [ ]
2.2.2 RS-422 Interface G3HR N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
ON OFF
Terminal timing (TT) to DCE ON / OFF (7) [ ] [ ]
TT clock synchronisation ON: on RX Data / OFF: none (6) [ ] [ ]
Receive clock synchronisation ON: on RX Data / OFF: none (5) [ ] [ ]
Transit relaying ON / OFF (4) [ ] [ ]
Internal clock frequency ON: 56 kHz; OFF: 64 kHz (3) [ ] [ ]
Receive clock ON: internal; OFF: external (RT) (2) [ ] [ ]
Transmit clock ON: internal; OFF: external (ST) (1) [ ] [ ]
Cable termination resistance:

Signal Input Abbreviation Solder Bridge Impedance
Receive Data RD SY1 = OFF ≥ 4 kOhm [ ]
SY1 = ON 100 Ohm [ ]
Receive Timing RT SY2 = OFF ≥ 4 kOhm [ ]
SY2 = ON 100 Ohm [ ]
Send Timing ST SY3 = OFF ≥ 4 kOhm [ ]
SY3 = ON 100 Ohm [ ]
ON -> The two solder pads SY. are connected with solder
OFF -> The two solder pads SY. are not connected
Grounding arrangement:
All signals d.c. isolated R19 = ∞ (not fitted) [ ]
Circuit ground directly connected to frame ground R19 = 0 Ohm (wire strap) [ ]
Circuit ground connected to frame ground by R19 = 100 Ohm, 0.5 W [ ]
2.2.3 F.O. Interface G3HS N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
ON OFF
Optical transmission power 1) ON: maximum / OFF: reduced (3) [ ] [ ]
Operating mode ON: master / OFF: slave (2) [ ] [ ]
Transit relaying ON / OFF (1) [ ] [ ]
1) Transmission power reduction is only possible with the G3HS up to 30 km. For the G3HS up to 5 km switch S1(3) must always
be ON!
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2.3 Relay interface G3HC / G3HD
2.3.1 Command A N34 [ ] N68 [ ]
Jumper plugs:
G3HC G3HD
TX TRIP Ubatt = 48 VDC...110 VDC CB CB [ ]

Ubatt = 125 VDC...250 VDC CA CA [ ]
Prolongation G3HC G3HD

variable ThA = 5 ms ThA = 20 ms CC CC [ ]
(R37 = 8k20) (R37 = 27k0)
ThA = [ ............ ] ms ThA = [ ............ ] ms CC CC [ ]
R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm
fixed ThA = 20 ms ThA = 50 ms CD CD [ ]

ThA = 100 ms ThA = 200 ms CE CE [ ]
AUX prot. resistor R55 = 150 Ohm R78 = 0 Ohm [ ]

R55 = [ ............ ] Ohm R78 = [ ............ ] Ohm
ALARM Contact closes in alarm state CK CK [ ]

Contact opens in alarm state CJ CJ [ ]
delay TvA = 2 s TvA = 2 s [ ]

R58 = 820 kOhm R58 = 820 kOhm
Special: [ .......... ] ms Special: [ .......... ] ms [ ]
R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm
For G3HD only: RX TRIP N/O contact CF [ ]

N/C contact CG [ ]
AUX N/O contact CH [ ]
N/C contact CI [ ]
RX TRIP prot. resistor R79 = 0 Ohm [ ]
R79 = [ ............ ] Ohm
Prolongation for command A: G3HC -> ThA = 0.6 * R37 R37 = ThA * 1.7
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> ThA = 0.6 * R37 + 3 R37 = (ThA - 3) * 1.7
possible range: G3HC -> ThA -> ( 5....500) ms R37 -> (8.2....820) kOhm
G3HD -> ThA -> (20....500) ms R37 -> ( 27....820) kOhm
Alarm delay : G3HC -> TvA = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvA -10) * 0.4
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> TvA = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvA -10) * 0.4
possible range: G3HC -> TvA -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
G3HD -> TvA -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
Current limiting resistors: R55, R78, R79 ≥ Uk/2 (R55, R78, R79 in Ohm, terminal voltage Uk
in Volt)
remark: Heavy duty contacts on G3HD! Normally solder bridges are in place
of the current limiting resistors R78 and R79.
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2.3.2 Command B N40 [ ] N74 [ ]
Jumper plugs:
G3HC G3HD

Ubatt = 125 VDC...250 VD CA CA [ ]

variable ThB = 5 ms ThB = 20 ms CC CC [ ]
(R37 = 8k20) (R37 = 27k0)
ThB = [ ............ ] ms ThB = [ ............ ] ms CC CC [ ]
R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm
fixed ThB = 20 ms ThB = 50 ms CD CD [ ]

ThB = 100 ms ThB = 200 ms CE CE [ ]

R55 = [ ............ ] Ohm R78 = [ ............ ] Ohm

delay TvB = 2 s TvB = 2 s [ ]

R58 = 820 kOhm R58 = 820 kOhm
R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm

N/C contact CG [ ]
N/C contact CI [ ]
R79 = [ ............ ] Ohm
Prolongation for command B: G3HC -> ThB = 0.6 * R37 R37 = ThB * 1.7
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> ThB = 0.6 * R37 + 3 R37 = (ThB - 3) * 1.7
possible range: G3HC -> ThB -> ( 5....500) ms R37 -> (8.2....820) kOhm
G3HD -> ThB -> (20....500) ms R37 -> ( 27....820) kOhm
Alarm delay : G3HC -> TvB = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvB -10) * 0.4
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> TvB = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvB -10) * 0.4
possible range: G3HC -> TvB -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
G3HD -> TvB -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
in Volt)
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2.3.3 Command C N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
Jumper plugs:
G3HC G3HD


variable ThC = 5 ms ThC = 20 ms CC CC [ ]
(R37 = 8k20) (R37 = 27k0)
ThC = [ ............ ] ms ThC = [ ............ ] ms CC CC [ ]
R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm
fixed ThC = 20 ms ThC = 50 ms CD CD [ ]

ThC = 100 ms ThC = 200 ms CE CE [ ]

R55 = [ ............ ] Ohm R78 = [ ............ ] Ohm

delay TvC = 2 s TvC = 2 s [ ]

R58 = 820 kOhm R58 = 820 kOhm
R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm

N/C contact CG [ ]
N/C contact CI [ ]
R79 = [ ............ ] Ohm
Prolongation for command C: G3HC -> ThC = 0.6 * R37 R37 = ThC * 1.7
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> ThC = 0.6 * R37 + 3 R37 = (ThC - 3) * 1.7
possible range: G3HC -> ThC -> ( 5....500) ms R37 -> (8.2....820) kOhm
G3HD -> ThC -> (20....500) ms R37 -> ( 27....820) kOhm
Alarm delay : G3HC -> TvC = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvC -10) * 0.4
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> TvC = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvC -10) * 0.4
possible range: G3HC -> TvC -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
G3HD -> TvC -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
in Volt)
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2.3.4 Command D N68 [ ]
Jumper plugs:
G3HC G3HD


variable ThD = 5 ms ThD = 20 ms CC CC [ ]
(R37 = 8k20) (R37 = 27k0)
ThD = [ ............ ] ms ThD = [ ............ ] ms CC CC [ ]
R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm
fixed ThD = 20 ms ThD = 50 ms CD CD [ ]

ThD = 100 ms ThD = 200 ms CE CE [ ]

R55 = [ ............ ] Ohm R78 = [ ............ ] Ohm

delay TvD = 2 s TvD = 2 s [ ]

R58 = 820 kOhm R58 = 820 kOhm
R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm

N/C contact CG [ ]
N/C contact CI [ ]
R79 = [ ............ ] Ohm
Prolongation for command D: G3HC -> ThD = 0.6 * R37 R37 = ThD * 1.7
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> ThD = 0.6 * R37 + 3 R37 = (ThD - 3) * 1.7
possible range: G3HC -> ThD -> ( 5....500) ms R37 -> (8.2....820) kOhm
G3HD -> ThD -> (20....500) ms R37 -> ( 27....820) kOhm
Alarm delay : G3HC -> TvD = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvD -10) * 0.4
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> TvD = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvD -10) * 0.4
possible range: G3HC -> TvD -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
G3HD -> TvD -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
Current limiting resistors: R55, R78, R79 ≥ Uk/2 (R55, R78, R79 in Ohm, terminal voltage
Uk in Volt)
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2.3.5 Command E N74 [ ]
Jumper plugs:
G3HC G3HD


variable ThE = 5 ms ThE = 20 ms CC CC [ ]
(R37 = 8k20) (R37 = 27k0)
ThE = [ ............ ] ms ThE = [ ............ ] ms CC CC [ ]
R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm
fixed ThE = 20 ms ThE = 50 ms CD CD [ ]

ThE = 100 ms ThE = 200 ms CE CE [ ]

R55 = [ ............ ] Ohm R78 = [ ............ ] Ohm

delay TvE = 2 s TvE = 2 s [ ]

R58 = 820 kOhm R58 = 820 kOhm
R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm

N/C contact CG [ ]
N/C contact CI [ ]
R79 = [ ............ ] Ohm
Prolongation for command E: G3HC -> ThE = 0.6 * R37 R37 = ThE * 1.7
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> ThE = 0.6 * R37 + 3 R37 = (ThE - 3) * 1.7
possible range: G3HC -> ThE -> ( 5....500) ms R37 -> (8.2....820) kOhm
G3HD -> ThE -> (20....500) ms R37 -> ( 27....820) kOhm
Alarm delay : G3HC -> TvE = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvE -10) * 0.4
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> TvE = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvE -10) * 0.4
possible range: G3HC -> TvE -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
G3HD -> TvE -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
in Volt)
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2.3.6 Command F N80 [ ]
Jumper plugs:
G3HC G3HD


variable ThF = 5 ms ThF = 20 ms CC CC [ ]
(R37 = 8k20) (R37 = 27k0)
ThF = [ ............ ] ms ThF = [ ............ ] ms CC CC [ ]
R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm R37 = [ ............ ] kOhm
fixed ThF = 20 ms ThF = 50 ms CD CD [ ]

ThF = 100 ms ThF = 200 ms CE CE [ ]

R55 = [ ............ ] Ohm R78 = [ ............ ] Ohm

delay TvF = 2 s TvF = 2 s [ ]

R58 = 820 kOhm R58 = 820 kOhm
R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm R58 = [ .......... ] kOhm

N/C contact CG [ ]
N/C contact CI [ ]
R79 = [ ............ ] Ohm
Prolongation for command F: G3HC -> ThF = 0.6 * R37 R37 = ThF * 1.7
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> ThF = 0.6 * R37 + 3 R37 = (ThF - 3) * 1.7
possible range: G3HC -> ThF -> ( 5....500) ms R37 -> (8.2....820) kOhm
G3HD -> ThF -> (20....500) ms R37 -> ( 27....820) kOhm
Alarm delay : G3HC -> TvF = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvF -10) * 0.4
(R in kOhm, T in ms) G3HD -> TvF = 2.5 * R58 +10 R58 = (TvF -10) * 0.4
possible range: G3HC -> TvF -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
G3HD -> TvF -> (50....2000) ms R58 -> (15....820) kOhm
in Volt)
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2.4 Alarm interface G3HE N28 [ ] N62 [ ]
2.4.1 Unblocking N28 N62
Extra delay TvU = 10 ms, R49 = 47k0 [ ] [ ]

Special: [ ............ ] ms, R49 = [ ............ ] kOhm
Pulse duration ThU = 200 ms, R48 = 390k [ ] [ ]
Special: [ ............ ] ms, R48 = [ ............ ] kOhm
UNBL prot. resistors R59 = 150 Ohm , R60 = 150 Ohm [ ] [ ]
R59 = [ ............ ] Ohm, R60 = [ ............ ] Ohm
Extra unblocking delay: TvU = 0.23 * R49 R49 = TvU * 4.3

Unblocking pulse duration: ThU = 0.42 * R48 + 50 - TvU R48 = (ThU - 50 + TvU) * 2.4
possible range: TvU -> (1.0....40) ms R49 -> (4.7....180) kOhm
for TvU = 10 ms ThU -> (50....390) ms R48 -> (22....820) kOhm
Current limiting resistors: R59, R60 ≥ Uk/2 (R59, R60 in Ohm, terminal voltage Uk in Volt)
2.4.2 Alarm (switch setting S1) S1 (N28) S1 (N62)
ON OFF ON OFF
/ (4) [ ] [ ] / (4) [ ] [ ]
Alarm relay delay [ .......... / .......... ] s | (3) [ ] [ ] | (3) [ ] [ ]
\ (2) [ ] [ ] \ (2) [ ] [ ]
Not used (1) [ ] [X] (1) [ ] [X]
Jumper plugs: N28 N62
Supply monitoring supply unit 1, N1 EF [ ] [ ]

supply units 1 and 2, N1 and N9 EE [ ] [ ]
supply unit 2, N9 1) EF [ ] [ ]
Alarm output 1 contact closes in alarm state EB [ ] [ ]

contact opens in alarm state EA [ ] [ ]
Alarm output 2 contact closes in alarm state ED [ ] [ ]

contact opens in alarm state EC [ ] [ ]
1) With 2 individual supply units and G3HE in rack slot N62.
Alarm delay settings:

000 -> 0.08s 100 -> 0.16s
S1 (4)(3)(2) = 010 -> 0.31s 110 -> 0.63 s
001 -> 1.25 s 101 -> 2.5 s
011 -> 5s 111 -> 10 s
2.5 Trip counter G3HF N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
Jumper plugs: N46 N80
Battery ON FA [ ] [ ]
OFF FB [ ] [ ]
NSD 70D
Utility Communication Systems Testing instructions
G TESTING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D
ABB Power Automation Ltd 1KHW000371 Language: EN G-1

Edition: 2000-07-27
NKT2 C 1KHL016595 214/18
93-10-20 OEC 93-10-20 00-06-15 sig. St EN 1/8
600545CE.doc
TESTING INSTRUCTION NSD 70D

P1...P18 position as given on the frontplate
U0 rated DC voltage for external terminals
T34-.. terminals going to the module at position N34

T34/68-.. terminals going to the module at position N34 or N68
PGI/SI Programming Instructions (HENF 600544)/Setting Instruction (HE .............. )
[X] tested in the test bay

( ............ ) values measured during testing
List of test equipment:
Standard equipment:
- Teleprotection terminal ABB
or PC, Laptop
- Power supply unit 0...100 VDC General purpose
- Digital multi-meter 0...100 VDC Fluke 45
or similar
- Oscilloscope BW ≥ 1 MHz Tektronix 2235
or similar
Additional equipment:
- Storage oscilloscope Fs ≥ 1 Ms/s Tektronix 2430A
or similar
When using the F.O. interface G3HS following test equipment and optical fibres are needed:
- Optical power meter 1300 nm with adapter for FC/PC plugs

- Variable optical attenuator (e.g. hp 8158B OPTICAL ATTENUATOR)
- G3HS up to 5 km: optical fibre -> multimode 50/125u with FC/PC <=> ST plugs
- G3HS up to 30 km: optical fibre -> singlemode 10/125u or multimode 50/125u with FC/PC <=>
FC/PC plugs
third parties without express authority is strictly forbidden. © ABB Power Automation Ltd, Switzerland.
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Safety Instructions
Check the wiring of protective earth to the equipment.

DANGER
Caution Check power supply polarity and voltage.
48 VDC and higher battery voltages are hazardous.

Do not make any installation under energized condition.
Measurements
Preparations:
- Switch off the battery supply and insert the NSD 70D units in the rack.
- Connect the unit under test to the remote station: data terminals back-to-back or via the communication
channel (e.g. multiplexer of FOX family).
- Switch on the auxiliary supply.
- When using the F.O. interface G3HS following measurements have to be performed:
G3HS up to 5 km (optical fibre -> multimode 50/125u with ST plugs):
Measure optical transmission power (OTX) (S1.3 on G3HS = ON) Popt (Tx) ≥ -24 dBm [ ]
Reduce the optical transmission level of the remote station by means
of an attenuator to Popt = -33 dBm (verify with optical power meter)
and connect the signal to the receiver (ORX).
Alarm LED on G3HS goes out. [ ]
G3HS up to 30 km (optical fibre -> singlemode 10/125u or multimode 50/125u with FC/PC plugs):
Measure optical transmission power (OTX) (S1.3 on G3HS = ON)
Transmission power coupled into singlemode fibre Popt (Tx) ≥ -20 dBm [ ]
Transmission power coupled into multimode fibre Popt (Tx) ≥ -16 dBm [ ]
Reduce the optical transmission level of the remote station by means
of an attenuator to Popt = -40 dBm (verify with optical power meter)
and connect the signal to the receiver (ORX).
Alarm LED on G3HS goes out. [ ]
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Remarks for T-operation
Normal T-operation:
- Measure the transmission time and command prolongation:
The T-ed-configuration has to be regarded as two individual links (outer station A <-> T-station and
outer station B <-> T-station). The transmission time and command prolongation can now be
measured as in case of a standard link. Pay attention to the fact, that in the T-station the command
inputs and command outputs have to be connected in parallel at the isolating terminals.
- Measure the transmission time from the outer station A to the outer station B according to 4.13 of this
testing instruction.
Invers T-operation:
- Measure the transmission time and command prolongation:
outer station B <-> T-station). The transmission time and command prolongation can now be
measured as in case of a standard link. Pay attention to the fact, that in the T-station the command
testing instruction.
For this measurement loop the command outputs (RX TRIP A ... C) to the command inputs (TX TRIP
A ... C) in the T-station using the station battery or similar source as auxiliary supply.
- Adjust DC source for command injection:

for Ubatt = 48 V...110 V: U0 = 48 V
for Ubatt = 125 V...250 V: U0 = 100 V
1. Auxiliary supply voltages
1.1 G3HE (P14-P12) "24 V" [ 24.0 ± 1.0 VDC ] [ ]

G3HE (P14-P13) " 5 V" [ 5.0 ± 0.2 VDC ] [ ]
2. LED signals, switch settings and firmware release on G3HP
2.1 Press the reset button "RES" (P9) on G3HP.
All LED's (P1...P7) on G3HP must light up for about 1 s. [ ]
2.2 Press button <SW> on pocket terminal:
Switch settings (S4....S7) on G3HP agree with those

in PGI/SI: 2.1.1...2.1.4 [ ]
Determine addresses according to switch settings if addressing is ON:
Address local station: (Address: ____________)
Address remote station: (Address: ____________)
2.3 Press button <VERS> on pocket terminal:
Read off firmware release ( ... FIRMWARE Rel __.__.__ __ )

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3. Command input operating levels
3.1 Command A TX TRIP

(T34/68-5)-(T34/68-6) = U0
Input current I0 = [ 3.5...5.0 ] mA [ ]
(T34/68-5)-(T34/68-6) = 0 V
3.2 Command B TX TRIP

(T40/74-5)-(T40/74-6) = U0
(T40/74-5)-(T40/74-6) = 0 V
3.3 Command C TX TRIP

(T46/80-5)-(T46/80-6) = U0
(T46/80-5)-(T46/80-6) = 0 V
3.4 Command D TX TRIP

(T68-5)-(T68-6) = U0
(T68-5)-(T68-6) = 0 V
3.5 Command E TX TRIP

(T74-5)-(T74-6) = U0
(T74-5)-(T74-6) = 0 V
3.6 Command F TX TRIP

(T80-5)-(T80-6) = U0
(T80-5)-(T80-6) = 0 V
Command transmission tests
The following measurements check the pick-up and the command prolongation times on the relay inter-
faces and the evaluation time on the DSP module. The received and transmitted trip counters on the
module G3HF (if fitted) and the internal trip counters (G3HP; status of the counters has to be read from the
pocket terminal) can be checked simultaneously.
4. Transmission time and command prolongation
Notes: - Using the protection interface type G3HD instead of G3HC causes a
5 ... 8 ms longer transmission time.
- The auxiliary output (AUX) of the interface G3HC can have an additional
delay of up to 2.5 ms compared with the main command output.
- Using data interface G3HR with programmed transmission rate of
56 kBit/s, maximum 1 ms longer times for T0 to occur (compared
with the values given in the PGI/SI).
- In case the two NSD 70D terminals are not connected back-to-back,
the delay of the communication link (e. g. PCM multiplexer) must be
added to the nominal transmission time T0.
- Using the protection interface type G3HC with programmed command
prolongation 5 ms, the tolerance to be used is (2 ... 10) ms.
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Reset the trip counters to 0: press button "RESET" (P14) on G3HF.

Transmit at least 5 commands as follows:
Input voltage = U0 (command) for approx. 100 ms
0 V (pause between commands) for approx. 1 s
Measure the transmission time and command prolongation (trip extension).
Command A: Actuate TX TRIP (T34/68-5)-(T34/68-6) in the remote station.
4.1 RX TRIP (T34/68-7)-(T34/68-8)
Transmission time: [ ≤ T0 as in PGI/SI: 2.1.2 ] ( ............ ) ms
Command prolongation: [ as in PGI/SI: 2.3.1 ± 30% ] ( ............ ) ms
4.2 AUX (T34/68-3)-(T34/68-4)
Command B: Actuate TX TRIP (T40/74-5)-(T40/74-6) in the remote station.
4.3 RX TRIP (T40/74-7)-(T40/74-8)
4.4 AUX (T40/74-3)-(T40/74-4)
Command C: Actuate TX TRIP (T46/80-5)-(T46/80-6) in the remote station.
4.5 RX TRIP (T46/80-7)-(T48/80-8)
4.6 AUX (T46/80-3)-(T46/80-4)

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Command D: Actuate TX TRIP (T68-5)-(T68-6) in the remote station.
4.7 RX TRIP (T68-7)-(T68-8)
4.8 AUX (T68-3)-(T68-4)
Command E: Actuate TX TRIP (T74-5)-(T74-6) in the remote station.
4.9 RX TRIP (T74-7)-(T74-8)
4.10 AUX (T74-3)-(T74-4)
Command F: Actuate TX TRIP (T80-5)-(T80-6) in the remote station.
4.11 RX TRIP (T80-7)-(T80-8)
4.12 AUX (T80-3)-(T80-4)
4.13 Transmission time for T-operation (outer station A to outer station B)
Pay attention to the remarks regarding T-operation at section „Measurements“.
Command A: Actuate TX TRIP (T34/68-5)-(T34/68-6) in the remote outer station.
RX TRIP (T34/68-7)-(T34/68-8)
Transmission time: [ ≤ T0 as in PGI/SI: 2.1.2 ] 1 ( ............ ) ms
1 For inverse T-operation transmission time ≤ 2*T0 as in PGI/SI: 2.1.2

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Command B: Actuate TX TRIP (T40/74-5)-(T40/74-6) in the remote outer station.
RX TRIP (T40/74-7)-(T40/74-8)
Command C: Actuate TX TRIP (T46/80-5)-(T46/80-6) in the remote outer station.
RX TRIP (T46/80-7)-(T48/80-8)
5. Trip counters
Counter display G3HF:
5.1 Counter display: TRIP Tx A of remote station = TRIP Rx A of local station [ ]

5.2 Counter display: TRIP Tx B of remote station = TRIP Rx B of local station [ ]
5.3 Counter display: TRIP Tx D of remote station = TRIP Rx D of local station [ ]
5.4 Counter display: TRIP Tx E of remote station = TRIP Rx E of local station [ ]
Status of internal counters DSP module (FW-Rel. 1.1.00 and higher):
Press buttons <OPT4> (Tx) and <OPT5> (Rx) on the pocket terminal repeatedly
5.5 Counter display: TRIP Tx A of remote station = TRIP Rx A of local station [ ]

5.6 Counter display: TRIP Tx B of remote station = TRIP Rx B of local station [ ]
5.7 Counter display: TRIP Tx C of remote station = TRIP Rx C of local station [ ]
5.8 Counter display: TRIP Tx D of remote station = TRIP Rx D of local station [ ]
5.9 Counter display: TRIP Tx E of remote station = TRIP Rx E of local station [ ]
5.10 Counter display: TRIP Tx F of remote station = TRIP Rx F of local station [ ]
6. Unblocking
Interrupt the receiver signal

(short-circuit receiver data signal).
Measure the duration of the unblocking impulse.
6.1 UNBLOCKING 1
(T28/62-5)-(T28/62-6) Pulse duration: [ as in PGI/SI: 2.4.1 ± 50% ] [ ]
6.2 UNBLOCKING 2
(T28/62-7)-(T28/62-8) Pulse duration: [ as in PGI/SI: 2.4.1 ± 50% ] [ ]
Re-establish the receiver signal.

Press the reset button "RES" (P9) on G3HP.
Wait until all alarm signals go out.
1 For inverse T-operation transmission time ≤ 2*T0 as in PGI/SI: 2.1.2

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7. Alarms
Interrupt the receiver signal.
7.1 LED's "AL" (P1), "RDY" (P3) and "SYN" (P6) light up. [ ]
Press button <ERR> on pocket terminal:

Alarm message [ COMMOM ALARM ] [ ]
Press button <ERR> on pocket terminal:

Alarm message [ RECEIVE SYNC ERROR ] [ ]
7.2 ALARM 1 (T28/62-1)-(T28/62-2) responds according to PGI/SI: 2.4.2 [ ]

ALARM 2 (T28/62-3)-(T28/62-4) responds according to PGI/SI: 2.4.2 [ ]
Re-establish the receiver signal.

Wait until all alarm signals go out.
8. Concluding work
- Reset the trip counters (G3HF).

- Switch off the unit.
- Switch off the stand-by battery for the trip counters, if the unit is
not going to be used immediately (insert jumper plug FB on G3HF).
- Refit the screening covers; insert all modules.
- Switch on the unit again.
9. Perform loop test
Press the test button "TST" (P8) on G3HP.
LED "RDY" (P3) ON [ ]

LED "GRD" (P4) ON [ ]
LED "TRP" (P5) ON for about 3 s [ ]
NSD 70D
Utility Communication Systems Commissioning instructions
H COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D
The units G3HC, G3HD and G3HE must not be used

DANGER with PCB extenders!
Hazardous voltage ! Beware of electric shock!
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COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTION NSD 70D

P1...P18 position as given on the frontplate
T34-.. terminals going to the module at position N34

T34/68-.. terminals going to the module at position N34 or N68
PGI/SI Programming Instructions (HENF 600544)/Setting Instruction (HE .............. )
[X] tested during commissioning

( ............ ) values measured during testing
List of test equipment:
Standard equipment:
- Teleprotection terminal ABB
or PC, Laptop
- Power supply unit 0...100 VDC General purpose
or station battery voltage
- Digital multi-meter 0...100 VDC Fluke 45
or similar
- Oscilloscope BW ≥ 1 MHz Tektronix 2235
or similar
Additional equipment:
- Storage oscilloscope Fs ≥ 1 Ms/s Tektronix 2430A
or similar
When using the F.O. interface G3HS following test equipment is needed:
- Optical power meter wavelength 1300 nm
third parties without express authority is strictly forbidden. © ABB Power Automation Ltd, Switzerland.
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1. Rack
1.1 Units fitted
SUPPLY G3HG N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
SUPPLY G3HH N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
SUPPLY G3HI N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
SUPPLY G3HK N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
SUPPLY G3HQ N1 [ ] N9 [ ]
DSP MODULE G3HP N17 [ ] N51 [ ]
PCM INTERFACE G3HM N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
RS-422 INTERFACE G3HR N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
F.O. INTERFACE G3HS N21 [ ] N55 [ ]
ALARM INTERFACE G3HE N28 [ ] N62 [ ]
RELAY INTERFACE G3HC N34 [ ] N68 [ ]
N40 [ ] N74 [ ]
N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
RELAY INTERFACE G3HD N34 [ ] N68 [ ]
N40 [ ] N74 [ ]
N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
TRIP COUNTER G3HF N46 [ ] N80 [ ]
1.2 Connecting cables
V9LF G.703 signals (G3HM) N21, X2 [ ] N51, X8 [ ]

V9MG RS-422 signals (G3HR / X.21) N21, X2 [ ] N51, X8 [ ]
V9MH RS-422 signals (G3HR / RS-530) N21, X2 [ ] N51, X8 [ ]
V9MI RS-422 signals (G3HR / RS-449) N21, X2 [ ] N51, X8 [ ]
V9MK RS-422 signals (G3HR / isolating terminals) N21, X2 [ ] N51, X8 [ ]
V9FZ G3HS up to 30 km, LWL SM, FC/PC plugs N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9GA G3HS up to 30 km, LWL SM, FC/PC plugs 1) N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9GB G3HS up to 5 km, LWL MM, ST plugs N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9GC G3HS up to 5 km, LWL MM, ST and FC/PC plugs N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9GD G3HS up to 30 km, LWL MM, FC/PC plugs 1) N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9LZ G3HS up to 5 km, LWL MM, ST plugs 1) N21 [ ] N51 [ ]
V9LE Alarms N28, X3 [ ] N62, X9 [ ]
V9LE Command A N34, X4 [ ]
V9LE Command B N40, X5 [ ]
V9LE Command C N46, X6 [ ]
V9LE Command D N68, X10 [ ]
V9LE Command E N74, X11 [ ]
V9LE Command F N80, X12 [ ]
1) These fibre optic cabels are normally equipped with the described plugs at one end only.
At the other end customer specific plugs may be fixed on request.
1.3 Auxiliary supply
AC supply ( ............ ) VAC

Battery ( ............ ) VDC
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2. Safety Instructions
Check the wiring of protective earth to the equipment.

DANGER
Caution Check power supply polarity and voltage.
48 VDC and higher battery voltages are hazardous.

Do not make any installation under energized condition.
3. Measurements
Preparations
- Switch off the auxiliary supplies at the main switches at the rear of the rack.
- Switch on the stand-by battery for the trip counters on G3HF (insert jumper plug FA).
- Insert all the NSD 70D units into the rack.
- Open the isolating terminals in local and remote stations.
- Loop the command outputs (RX TRIP A ... F) to the command inputs (TX TRIP A ... F) in the
remote station using the station battery or similar source as auxiliary supply.
- Switch on the equipment.
- Check the automatic identification of the data interface (G3HM, G3HR or G3HS)
and the transmission rate (56 kB/s or 64 kB/s):
Press button <BW> on the pocket terminal
Interface type and transmission rate agree with those in PGI/SI: 2.2 [ ]
- When using the F.O. interface G3HS following measurements have to be performed:
G3HS up to 5 km measure optical power received -33 dBm ≤ Popt(Rx) ≤ -18 dBm [ ]
G3HS up to 30 km measure optical power received -40 dBm ≤ Popt(Rx) ≤ -20 dBm [ ]
Remarks for T-operation
Normal T-operation:
- Measure the transmission time:
outer station B <-> T-station). The transmission time can now be measured as in case of a standard
link. Loop the command outputs to the command inputs in both outer stations using the station battery
or similar source as auxiliary supply. Pay attention to the fact, that in the T-station the command
commissioning instruction.
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Inverse T-operation:
- Measure the transmission time:
outer station B <-> T-station). The transmission time can now be measured as in case of a standard
link. Loop the command outputs to the command inputs in both outer stations using the station battery
or similar source as auxiliary supply. Pay attention to the fact, that in the T-station the command
commissioning instruction.
For this measurement loop the command outputs to the command inputs in the T-station using the
station battery or similar source as auxiliary supply.
3.1 Auxiliary supplies
G3HE (P14-P12) "24 V" [ 24.0 ± 1.0 VDC ] [ ]

G3HE (P14-P13) " 5 V" [ 5.0 ± 0.2 VDC ] [ ]
3.2 LED signals on G3HP
Press the reset button "RES" (P9) on G3HP.
All LED's (P1...P7) on G3HP must light up for about 1 s. [ ]
3.3 Device addressing
Press button <SW> on pocket terminal:
Deftermine addresses according to switch settings if addressing is ON.

Address local station: (Address: __________)
Address remote station: (Address: __________)
3.4 Firmware release
Press button <VERS> on pocket terminal:
Read off firmware release (… FIRMWARE Rel _._.__)
3.5 Transmission time
- Reset the trip counters to 0: press button "RESET" (P14) on G3HF.

- Transmit a few commands as follows:
Input voltage = command DC voltage for about 100 ms
0 V (pause between commands) for at least 1 s
- Measure the actual transmission time of the looped command.
Note: The times measured are the loop times there and back.
The time for one direction which must be inserted below is thus half
the measured loop time.
Two times the nominal transmission time T0 as measured in the
system test report may serve as a reference for the upper limit.
This note is also valid for the measurements at section 3.6.
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Command A: Actuate TX TRIP (T34/68-5)-(T34/68-6).
3.5.1 RX TRIP (T34/68-7)-(T34/68-8) Transmission time: ( ............ ) ms
Command B: Actuate TX TRIP (T40/74-5)-(T40/74-6).
Command C: Actuate TX TRIP (T46/80-5)-(T46/80-6).
Command D: Actuate TX TRIP (T68-5)-(T68-6).
3.5.4 RX TRIP (T68-7)-(T68-8) Transmission time: ( ............ ) ms
Command E: Actuate TX TRIP (T74-5)-(T74-6).
Command F: Actuate TX TRIP (T80-5)-(T80-6).
3.6 Transmission time for T-operation (outer station A to outer station B):
Pay attention to the remarks regarding T-operation at section „3. Measurements“.
Command A: Actuate TX TRIP (T34/68-5)-(T34/68-6).
Command B: Actuate TX TRIP (T40/74-5)-(T40/74-6).
Command C: Actuate TX TRIP (T46/80-5)-(T46/80-6).
3.7 Trip counters
Counter display G3HF:

3.7.1 Counter display: TRIP Tx A = TRIP Rx A [ ]
3.7.2 Counter display: TRIP Tx B = TRIP Rx B [ ]
3.7.3 Counter display: TRIP Tx D = TRIP Rx D [ ]
3.7.4 Counter display: TRIP Tx E = TRIP Rx E [ ]
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Status of internal counters DSP module (FW-Rel. 1.1.00 and higher):

Press buttons <OPT4> (Tx) and <OPT5> (Rx) on the pocket terminal repeatedly
3.7.5 Counter display: TRIP Tx A = TRIP Rx A [ ]
3.7.6 Counter display: TRIP Tx B = TRIP Rx B [ ]
3.7.7 Counter display: TRIP Tx C = TRIP Rx C [ ]
3.7.8 Counter display: TRIP Tx D = TRIP Rx D [ ]
3.7.9 Counter display: TRIP Tx E = TRIP Rx E [ ]
3.7.10 Counter display: TRIP Tx F = TRIP Rx F [ ]
3.8 Concluding work
- Reset the trip counters in both stations.

- Remove the command output to input loop in the remote station.
- Close the isolating terminals in local and remote station.
- Press the reset button "RES" (P9) on G3HP.
- Wait until all alarm signals go out.
3.9 Perform loop test
Press the test button "TST" (P8) on G3HP.

3.9.1 LED "RDY" (P3) ON [ ]
3.9.2 LED "GRD" (P4) ON [ ]
3.9.3 LED "TRP" (P5) ON for about 3 s [ ]
NSD 70D
Utility Communication Systems Dimension drawing rack G7BGa
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K EQUIPMENT VIEW
Front view: 2 NSD 70D with 2 commands and 2 trip counters; redundant supplies; blanking plate (1U)
with labelling strip; pocket terminal
Rear view: Connecting cables for 2 NSD 70D with one command each; cable duct
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TELEPROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Type NSD 70D

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Utility Communication Systems

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Copyright 1995 ABB POWER AUTOMATION, CH-5300 Turgi, Switzerland

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Utility Communication Systems Contents

PART 1 DESCRIPTION AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 1

1.1 Using the manual 1

2.1 Presentation of safety information 3

4. MODULES FITTED IN RACKS AND ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS 19

5.1 Modules and assemblies 21

6.1 System data 27

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7.1 DSP module G3HP 43

PART 2 APPLICATION AND SETTING INSTRUCTIONS 1

8.1 Permissive tripping schemes 1

9.1 Command transmission time 7

10.1 DSP module type G3HP 9

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PART 3 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1

11. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 1

11.1 Precautions for avoiding transport damage 1

12. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING 6

12.1 Safety instructions 6

13. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 9

14. STORAGE, DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL 13

14.1 Safety instructions 13

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A LIST OF ASSEMBLIES AND UNITS 1

B FIRMWARE VERSIONS AND COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1

C SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1

E DEPENDABILITY AND SECURITY MEASUREMENTS 1

F PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D 1

G TESTING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D 1

H COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS NSD 70D 1

I DIMENSION DRAWING RACK G7BGa 1

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Utility Communication Systems Introduction

PART 1 DESCRIPTION AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

1.1 Using the manual

1.2 Intended use of the NSD 70D

1.3 Requirements to be met by the operator

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1.4 Requirements to be met by the service personnel

1.5 Guarantee provisions