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SEL-734W and SEL Wireless Current Sensor

Instruction Manual

*PM734W-01*

SEL-734W and SEL-WCS

Capacitor Bank Control and

SEL Wireless Current Sensors

Field Reference Guide

20191029

Summary of Contents for SEL-734W

Page 1: ...SEL 734W and SEL Wireless Current Sensor Instruction Manual PM734W 01 SEL 734W and SEL WCS Capacitor Bank Control and SEL Wireless Current Sensors Field Reference Guide 20191029 ...

Page 2: ... Foreign patents Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc reserves all rights and benefits afforded under federal and international copyright and patent laws in its products including without limitation software firmware and documentation The information in this document is provided for informational use only and is subject to change without notice Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc has approv...

Page 3: ...ction 2 Installation Overview 2 1 Dimensions 2 1 Installations 2 2 Getting Started 2 6 Section 3 Applications Single Phase Measurement and Ganged Switching 3 1 Three Phase Measurements and Ganged Switching 3 1 Section 4 SEL 734W Overview 4 1 Capacitor Bank Control 4 1 Front Panel Operations 4 3 Power System Quantity Measurements 4 5 Section 5 SEL WCS Overview 5 1 Current Measurements 5 1 Section 6...

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Page 5: ...ab Configurations 2 3 Table 4 1 Front Panel LED Descriptions 4 4 Table 5 1 SEL WCS Typical Update Period Versus Line Current 5 1 Table 5 2 Frequency Channels 5 2 Table 5 3 Phase Identification Configuration 5 3 Table 6 1 SEL 734W and SEL 734B Control Strategy Comparison 6 1 Table 7 1 Troubleshooting and Common Problems 7 1 Table A 1 Field Reference Guide Revision History A 1 ...

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Page 7: ...re 1 3 SEL WCS Key Components 1 3 Figure 1 4 SEL 734W Front Panel Overview 1 4 Figure 2 1 4 Jaw Socket Based Enclosure Dimensions 2 1 Figure 2 2 SEL WCS Dimensions 2 2 Figure 2 3 Rear of a Socket Based Enclosure 2 3 Figure 2 4 SEL 734W Required System Grounding 2 4 Figure 3 1 Single Phase Application 3 1 Figure 3 2 Three Phase Application 3 1 Figure 4 1 SEL 734W 4 2 Figure 4 2 SEL 734W DIP Switch ...

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Page 9: ...ickSet Design Template Guide describes the operation details the settings and contains logical diagrams for developers The SEL 734 Instruction Manual details all other features available in the SEL 734 device including metering power quality and communications Safety Information Dangers Warnings and Cautions This manual uses three kinds of hazard statements defined as follows Safety Symbols The fo...

Page 10: ...nt air temperature shall not exceed 40 C 104 F La température ambiante de l air ne doit pas dépasser 40 C 104 F Terminal Ratings Valeurs nominales des bornes Wire Material Copper Matériau de fil Cuivre Tightening Torque Other Terminal Blocks 0 8 Nm 7 0 in lb Couple de Serrage Autres borniers 0 8 Nm 7 0 livres pouce Hazardous Locations Safety Marks WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Open circuit before remov...

Page 11: ...static discharge ESD Undetectable permanent damage can result if you do not use proper ESD procedures Ground yourself your work surface and this equipment before removing any cover from this equipment If your facility is not equipped to work with these components contact SEL about returning this device and related SEL equipment for service ATTENTION Les composants de cet équipement sont sensibles ...

Page 12: ...on Technical Support We appreciate your interest in SEL products and services If you have questions or comments please contact us at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman WA 99163 5603 U S A Tel 1 509 338 3838 Fax 1 509 332 7990 Internet selinc com support Email info selinc com ...

Page 13: ...s The system helps improve power factor provides VAR support and improves the voltage profile by inserting or removing the capacitor bank from the distribution system The system ultimately helps reduce line losses because of reactive power consumption and increases system capacity The SEL WCS is a line powered device that measures current The single shot gun style hot stick installation and clampi...

Page 14: ... measured voltage and the current received from the SEL WCS to calculate real and reactive power The SEL 734W computes other quantities such as power factor and total harmonic distortion by using the received data from the SEL WCS along with the mea sured voltage System Features and Benefits The SEL 734W and SEL WCS system measures voltage from a CPT or line post sensor and currents to make switch...

Page 15: ...t and harmonics of the current Integrated Radio The 900 MHz radio module is mounted inside the SEL WCS cone for environ mental protection The radio communicates to an SEL 734W to transmit line data Control DIP Switches The control DIP switches inside the housing allow easy selection of the identifi cation of each sensor An SEL WCS has a set of four control DIP switches for a network ID two control...

Page 16: ... is operating properly If the ENABLED LED turns off the SEL 734W requires service Configurable LEDs and Pushbuttons All front panel LEDs except for the ENABLED LED are configurable The SEL 734W has four control pushbuttons and one RESET button Custom labels on the front panel and settings in the device define the functionality of the pushbut tons and LEDs Refer to the SEL 734W ACSELERATOR QuickSet...

Page 17: ...iew event data Model Options and Accessories Models The SEL 734W is the model number for the wireless capacitor bank control You can select options for a 15 V accessory power supply as well as options for one or three SEL WCS devices The SEL WCS model number is SEL 8340 There are presently no configurable options for the SEL 8340 Accessories Accessory Part Number EIA 232 to USB Communications Cabl...

Page 18: ...Amperes rms Mag Error 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Degrees Error Amperes rms Degrees Error SinglePhase Maximum Voltage 38 kV L L Maximum Steady State Load Current 1000 A Thermal Rating Maximum Fault Current 25 kA for 10 cycles Power Minimum Load Current 2 A Radio System Frequency Band 902 928 MHz ISM band U S A Canada SEL WCS TX Power Effective Isotropic Radiat...

Page 19: ...255 11 1979 5 for dc inputs Terminal Voltage Dropout 40 V within 1 minute of power removal Rated Insulation Voltage IEC 60664 1 2002 300 Vac Dielectric Test Voltage 2 8 kVdc Rated Impulse Voltage IEC 60664 1 2002 4000 V Radio System SEL 734W Receiver Card Antenna Connector SMA 50 RX Sensitivity 1 Error Rate 85 dBm 15 Vdc Integrated Power Supply Continuous Operating Limits Rated Input Voltage 110 2...

Page 20: ...ic Discharge Immunity IEC 61000 4 2 2008 Elec disturbance Section 2 ESD Severity Level 4 IEC 60255 22 2 2008 Elec disturb Section 2 ESD Severity Level 4 both polarities at Levels 1 2 3 and 4 Radiated Immunity IEC 61000 4 3 2010 Severity Level X 15 V m IEC 60255 22 3 2007 Elec relays Section 3 Radiated electromagnetic field disturb Severity Level 3 10 V m Conducted Radio Frequency Immunity IEC 6100...

Page 21: ...34W and SEL Wireless Current Sensor Instruction Manual S E C T I O N 2 Installation Overview This section describes the dimensions of the SEL 734W its enclosure the SEL WCS and steps to install the SEL 734W and SEL WCS devices Dimensions Figure 2 1 4 Jaw Socket Based Enclosure Dimensions ...

Page 22: ...Reference Guide Date Code 20191029 Installation Installations Installations SEL 734W Connections to Compact Enclosures Figure 2 3 shows the rear of the socket based enclosures Table 2 1 shows the pinout of the socket stabs Figure 2 2 SEL WCS Dimensions ...

Page 23: ...upply from power transformer must be routed in close proximity to and parallel with the ground conductor path for adequate surge protection The connections and the ground path should be approximately equal in length Primary lightning arrestors should be installed at the capacitor and at the control power transformer All of these measures help reduce the possibility of equipment damage because of h...

Page 24: ...net ground be connected to the local ground conductor through use of local utility practices SEL WCS Install the SEL WCS on a distribution line by using an industry standard shotgun stick Step 1 Determine the normal direction of current flow Plan to install the SEL WCS upstream from the capacitor bank with the attached arrow label pointed downstream towards the capacitor The sensors are directiona...

Page 25: ...is directly vertical This is important to ensure the best propagation characteristics for the internal antenna Check that the CT is solidly closed around the conductor Installation Recommendations For single SEL WCS installations use the following steps Step 1 Use the control DIP switches of the Phase Identification setting to configure the SEL WCS as Phase A See Section 2 Installation for SEL WCS...

Page 26: ...cor rectly trigger an event using the TRI command See the SEL 734 Instruction Manual for details Step 4 Retrieve the event and check the phase shift between the Phase B voltage and current Phase B current should be roughly 120 degrees out of phase with Phase A and it should be close to in phase with the Phase B voltage if Phantom Voltage is enabled If the phase shift is expected the Phase B SEL WC...

Page 27: ...ge Close and Open the Capacitor Bank From the Front Panel The SEL 734W ships with the Manual mode enabled by default Manual mode allows you to operate the capacitor bank from the front panel Step 1 Press the MANUAL pushbutton to ensure that Manual mode is enabled You will know that Manual mode is enabled because the MANUAL LEDs illuminate Step 2 Press the CLOSE pushbutton The CLOSE COMMAND LED sho...

Page 28: ... capacitor bank control algorithm Please refer to your design template guide for further details Validate SER After the controller operates the bank for the first time the sequence of events will be stored in memory View the SER records as shown in the previous section then use the following guidelines to ensure that the controller operated the capac itor bank properly The enclosure contains one o...

Page 29: ...d provide power system monitoring Three Phase Measurements and Ganged Switching Figure 3 2 shows a three single measurement and ganged switching application The SEL 734W uses one measured voltage such as from a CPT and three SEL WCS devices to make three phase switching decisions and provide power system monitoring Figure 3 1 Single Phase Application Control Power Transformer WCS A B C N Capacitor...

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Page 31: ...inimize the chance of short term hunting DNP3 communications for remote SCADA control and monitoring Manual control of the capacitor banks Front panel displays and LEDs that indicate the state of the controller Front panel configuration Integrated 15 Vdc power supply for accessories optional ACSELERATOR QuickSet SEL 5030 Software design templates configure the SEL 734W for capacitor bank control D...

Page 32: ...ons and disables automatic operations and control from the front panel pushbuttons AUTO SCADA Safety Time The controller has a safety timer that delays all operations for 15 seconds after the controller enters the AUTO or SCADA mode from the Manual mode The respective LED flashes while the safety timer is active during which the controller prevents switch operation allowing personnel to vacate the...

Page 33: ... SEL 734W enclosures in a limited area than the 16 available Network IDs Although unlikely under ideal conditions an SEL 734W can receive data from an SEL WCS that is farther than a mile away This setting reduces the sensitivity of the SEL 734W radio receiver so it will not receive data from distant SEL WCS devices For most installations that do not require distance greater than 200 feet this shou...

Page 34: ...he switch and that the OPEN or CLOSE output contact is asserted A steady OPENED or CLOSED LED indicates that the switch is open or closed To initiate a local close or local open operation the controller must be in the Manual mode and the following conditions must be met Manual control mode is active Voltage is greater than the voltage inhibit threshold The power up inhibit is not active Table 4 1 ...

Page 35: ...e SEL 734W Template Reference Guide for a description of pushbutton behavior Power System Quantity Measurements The SEL 734W uses measured voltage s and the current and harmonic quanti ties from the SEL WCS to compute power system quantities such as apparent real and reactive power energy power factor and harmonic total distortions For a single phase installation one measured voltage and one measu...

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Page 37: ...red to an SEL 734W by settings selections made on both devices Current Measurements Measurements are made by the sensor and sent to the SEL 734W about once every 1 2 seconds or as harvested energy allows whichever is slower The SEL 734W will use the last value transmitted in all reporting calculations and actions involving the current until the next update of the current If the SEL 734W has not re...

Page 38: ...rol DIP switch that allows it to configure the Network ID Table 5 2 shows the frequency associated with each Network ID Control DIP switches SW1 SW4 shown in Figure 5 1 are for the Network ID Harmonic Content Control DIP Switch Setting Control DIP switch SW7 configures the SEL WCS whether it calculates and sends harmonic contents of the current to the SEL 734W Table 5 2 Frequency Channels Network ...

Page 39: ...S Current Measurements Phase Identification Settings The SEL WCS uses two control DIP switches SW5 and SW6 to configure the phase information Table 5 3 shows the phase identification settings Table 5 3 Phase Identification Configuration Switch Settings SW5 SW6 Phase 00 A 01 B 10 C 11 Reserved ...

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Page 41: ...peration The degree to which each of these functions is impacted is determined by how often the function updates relative to the update rate from the SEL WCS and how much the current changes between sensor updates Each of these functions is described in this section Capacitor Bank Control Strategies The SEL 734B provides different capacitor bank control strategies and switching options depending o...

Page 42: ...rts Waveform capture also known as oscillography allows the SEL 734W to record the voltage and current waveforms associated with programmable trigger condi tions such as a voltage interruption The sample rate and duration of the wave form capture are predetermined by using Event Report settings The supported sample rate is 1 kHz The 1 kHz sample rate contains harmonic content as far as the 7th ord...

Page 43: ...ode Check that the control power is healthy Check that the control power fuse located on the inside of the enclosure has continuity Check that 120 Vac is present Refer to the enclosure wiring and check that 120 Vac voltage is pres ent between the control power fuse and neutral Check the front panel Refer to the appropriate design template guide to check the SEL 734W indi cators of control power Ch...

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Page 45: ...Versions Field Reference Guide The date code at the bottom of each page of this field reference guide reflects the creation or revision date Table A 1 lists the field reference guide versions and revision descriptions The most recent field reference guide version is listed first Table A 1 Field Reference Guide Revision History Date Code Summary of Revisions 20191029 Initial version ...

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