The outputs of the function are the START, TRIP and BLOCKED signals. The non-
directional overcurrent function uses a total of eight (8) separate setting groups which can be selected
from one common source.
The function can operate on instant or time-delayed mode. In time-delayed mode the operation can be
selected between definite time (DT) mode and inverse definite minimum time (IDMT) mode. The IDMT
operation supports both IEC and ANSI standard time delays as well as custom parameters. The
function includes CT saturation checking which allows the function to start and operate accurately
during CT saturation.
The operational logic consists of the following:
• input magnitude selection
• input magnitude processing
• saturation check
• threshold comparator
• block signal check
• time delay characteristics
• output processing.
The basic design of the protection function is the three-pole operation.
The inputs for the function are the following:
• operating mode selections
• setting parameters
• digital inputs and logic signals
• measured and pre-processed current magnitudes.
The function outputs the START, TRIP and BLOCKED signals which can be used for direct I/O
controlling and user logic programming. The function generates general time-stamped ON/OFF events
to the common event buffer from each of the three (3) output signals. In the instant operating mode the
function outputs START and TRIP events simultaneously with an equivalent time stamp. The time stamp
resolution is 1 ms. The function also provides a resettable cumulative counter for the START, TRIP and
BLOCKED events.
The following figure presents a simplified function block diagram of the non-directional
overcurrent function.
Figure. 5.3.2 - 86. Simplified function block diagram of the I> function.
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