Chapter 1 - 7SR45 Description of Operation
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3.7 Switch-On-To-Fault (50LC/SOTF)
SOTF provides high-speed tripping in the event of energizing the feeder while the earth switch is closed or while
the feeder is energized when the fault current/short circuit current persists.
SOTF function monitors the phase current for a maximum duration of 25 AC cycles from the CT interrupt and trips
when any fault is detected as per the user settings. After the 25 AC cycles, SOTF function would be inhibited
automatically.
SOTF can be inhibited by assigning binary input.
Operation of the Switch-On-To-Fault elements can be inhibited from:
Inhibit 50LC
A binary input
≥
1
Inhibit 50LC
50 LC
Gn 50LC Setting
c
Gn
50LC /SOTF
Enabled
Disabled
>
>
>
IL1
IL2
IL3
Gn 50 LC /
Measurement
≥
1
General Pickup
25 AC cycles
SOTF
&
Figure 3-7 Logic Diagram: 50LC Overcurrent Element
Table 3-10
50LC/SOTF
Parameters
Description
Default Value Min
Max
Step Change
Gn 50LC/SOTF
Setting
Pick-up current
2xI
n
1xI
n
20xI
n
1