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+ + +
=
f
f f f
I
I I I
THD
2.2.7. RMS values
RMS currents
PMU calculates the RMS value of each phase current. The
minimum and the maximum of RMS values are recorded and
stored (see chapter 2.2.12).
2
15
2
2
2
1
...
f f f rms
I I I I + + + =
RMS voltages
PMU calculates the RMS value of each voltage input. The
minimum and the maximum of RMS values are recorded and
stored (see chapter 2.2.12).
2
15
2
2
2
1
...
f f f rms
U U U U + + + =
Apparent RMS power (S
RMS
)
PMU calculates the RMS value of apparent power (S). The
minimum and the maximum of RMS values are recorded and
stored (see chapter 2.2.12).
S
rms
=
I
rms *
U
rms
2.2.8. Voltage sags and swells
The power quality of electrical networks has become
increasingly important. The sophisticated loads (e.g. computers
etc.) require uninterruptible supply of clean electricity. VAMP
protection platform provides many power quality functions that
can be used to evaluate, monitor and alarm on the basis of the
quality. One of the most important power quality functions are
sag monitoring and swell monitoring.
VAMP provides separate monitoring logs for sags and swells.
The voltage log is trigg, if any voltage input either decreases
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under the sag limit (U<) or increases over the swell limit (U>).
There are four registers for both sags and swells in the fault
log. Each register will have start time, type (which phases),
duration, minimum, average, maximum voltage values of each
sag and swell event. Furthermore, there are total number of
sags and swells counters as well as total timers for sags and
swells.
The voltage power quality functions are located under the
submenu U.
Setting parameters of sags and swells monitoring:
Parameter: Value: Unit: Default: Description:
U> 20150 % 110
Setting value of swell limit
U< 10120 % 90 Setting value of sag limit
Delay 0.041.00 s 0.06 Delay for sag and swell
detection
SagOn On; Off - On Sag on event
SagOff On; Off - On Sag off event
SwelOn On; Off - On Swell on event
SwelOf On; Off - On Swell off event
Recorded values of sags and swells monitoring:
Parameter: Value: Unit: Description:
Count - Cumulative sag counter
Total - Cumulative sag time counter
Count - Cumulative swell counter
Total - Cumulative swell time counter
Sag/swell logs 14
Date - Date of the sag/swell
Time - Time stamp of the sag/swell
Type - Voltage inputs that had the
sag/swell
Time s Duration of the sag/swell
Min1 %Un Minimum voltage value during
the sag/swell in the input 1
Min2 %Un Minimum voltage value during
the sag/swell in the input 2
Min3 %Un Minimum voltage value during
the sag/swell in the input 3
Ave1 %Un Average voltage value during the
sag/swell in the input 1
Ave2 %Un Average voltage value during the
sag/swell in the input 2
Ave3 %Un Average voltage value during the
sag/swell in the input 3
Max1 %Un Maximum voltage value during
the sag/swell in the input 1
Recorded
values
Max2 %Un Maximum voltage value during
the sag/swell in the input 2
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Max3 %Un Maximum voltage value during
the sag/swell in the input 3
2.2.9. Voltage interruptions
The unit includes a simple function to detect and measure
voltage sags.
The function calculates the number of voltage interruptions
and the total time of the voltage interruptions within a period.
The period is based on the real time clock of the device. The
available periods are:
8 hours, 00:00 08:00, 08:00 16:00, 16:00 24:00
one day, 00:00 24:00
one week, Monday 00:00 Sunday 24:00
one month, the first day 00:00 the last day 24:00
one year, 1
st
January 00:00 31
st
December 24:00
After each period, the number of interruptions and the total
interruption time are stored as previous values. The
interruption counter and the total time are cleared for a new
period. The pre-previous values are overwritten.
The voltage interruption is based on the value of the positive
sequence voltage U
1
and a user given limit value U
1
<.
Whenever the measured U
1
goes below the limit, the
interruption counter is increased, and the total time starts
cumulating.
Shortest recognized interruption time is 40 ms. If the voltage-
off time is shorter it may be recognized depending on the depth
of the voltage dip, the ratio of the limit and the voltage value
before the dip.
If the voltage has been significantly over the limit U
1
< and then
there is a small and short underswing, it will not be recognized
(Figure 2.2.9-1).
Figure 2.2.9-1. Short voltage sag which is probably not recognized
On the other hand, if the limit U
1
< is high and the voltage has
been near this limit, and then there is a short but very deep
dip, it will be recognized (Figure 2.2.9-2).
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Figure 2.2.9-2. Short voltage sag that is recognized
Setting parameters of the voltage sag measurement
function:
Parameter: Value: Unit: Default: Description:
U1< 10.0120.0 % 64 Setting value
Period 8h;
Day;
Week;
Month
- Month Length of the observation
period
Date - - Date
Time - - Time
Measured and recorded values of voltage sag measurement
function:
Parameter: Value: Unit: Description:
Voltage LOW;
OK
- Current voltage status Measured
value
U1 % Measured positive sequence
voltage
Count - Number of voltage sags
during the current
observation period
Prev - Number of voltage sags
during the previous
observation period
Total s Total (summed) time of
voltage sags during the
current observation period
Recorded
values
Prev s Total (summed) time of
voltage sags during the
previous observation period
2.2.10. Demand values
The device calculates a 15 min average value of all the
currents, voltages and powers. This value is a running average,
which is updated once a minute. The minimum and maximum
of the demand values are recorded.
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2.2.11. DI total time counters
These counters measure the total accumulated active time of
each digital input. The counting is based on the internal clock
and the active stage defined by the polarity parameter. Also the
number of rising edges is calculated. The initial values of the
counters can be preset from the menu ENERGY/Runh.
2.2.12. Min/Max values
PMU records and stores the minimum and maximum value of
each item listed below. The stored values can be resetted
manually by editing the value from the local panel or through a
remote user interface.
IL, IL1, IL2, IL3
IL
RMS
, IL1
RMS
, IL2
RMS
, IL3
RMS
IL
THD
, IL1
THD
, IL2
THD
, IL3
THD
ILda, IL1da, IL2da, IL3da
Io, I1, I2, I1/I2
UL, UL1, UL2, UL3
U12, U23, U31
Ua
RMS,
Ub
RMS,
Uc
RMS
Ua
THD,
Ub
THD,
Uc
THD
ULda, UL1da, UL2da, UL3da
Uo, U1, U2, U1/U2
Umin, Umax
Uphase, ULNmin, ULNmax
P, Q, S, P.F, f, S
RMS
cosFii, tanFii
2.3. Timers
The VAMP protection platform includes four settable timers
that can be used in many different applications that require
actions based on time. Each timer has its own settings. The
selected on time and off time is set and then the activation of
the timer can be set to be as daily or different week days (See
the setting parameters for details). The timer outputs are
available for logic functions, block and output matrix.
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Figure 2.3-1. Timer output sequence in different modes.
The user can force any timer, which is in use, on or off. The
forcing is done by writing a new status value. No forcing flag is
needed as in forcing i.e. the output relays.
The forced time is valid until the next forcing or until the next
reversing timed act from the timer itself.
The status of each timer is stored in non-volatile memory when
the auxiliary power is switched off. At start up, the status of
each timer is recovered.
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Setting parameters of timers:
Parameter: Value: Unit: Default: Description:
On hh:mm:ss - 07:00:00 Activation time of the timer
Off hh:mm:ss - 16:00:00 De-activation time of the
timer
For each four timers there
are 12 different modes
available:
-; - - The timer is off and not
running. The output is
off i.e. 0 all the time.
Daily; The timer switches on and off
once every day.
Monday; The timer switches on and off
every Monday.
Tuesday; The timer switches on and off
every Tuesday.
Wednesday; The timer switches on and off
every Wednesday.
Thursday; The timer switches on and off
every Thursday.
Friday; The timer switches on and off
every Friday.
Saturday; The timer switches on and off
every Saturday.
Sunday; The timer switches on and off
every Sunday.
MTWTF; The timer switches on and off
every day except Saturdays
and Sundays
MTWTFS; The timer switches on and off
every day except Sundays.
Mode
SatSun; The timer switches on and off
every Saturday and Sunday.
SagOn On; Off - On Sag on event
SagOff On; Off - On Sag off event
SwelOn On; Off - On Swell on event
SwelOf On; Off - On Swell off event
2.4. User averages
The device includes 8 freely configurable user average values.
The user can configure the monitored value and the time frame
inside which the average of the value is calculated. The time
can be set from 1 second to 60 hours.
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2.5. Logic functions
The device supports customer-defined logics. The logics are
designed by using the VAMPSET setting tool and downloaded
to the terminal. For detailed information, please refer to the
VAMPSET manual (VMV.EN0xx).
2.6. Programmable alarm functions
Power monitoring unit has eight identical programmable alarm
stages (ALARM STAGE 1-8). All alarm stages can be enabled
or disabled one by one from the menu (Alrm/ALARM 1...ENA)
to fit the intended application. All the enabled alarm stages
have the following programmable parameters:
Link_: link to a measured or calculated value, see table
below.
Cmp_: mode (< or >)
Set_: alarm limit of stage_ (setting range depends on the
signal)
t: delay 0.5 - 300.0 s, step 0.1 s
Hyst_: hysteresis 1.0 - 10,0%, step 0.1%
NoCmp_: no compare limit (visible only for active < mode)
Alarm stage link signals
Alarm stages link signals Interval
P, Q, S, f, P.F, cos, tan 200 ms mean
IL1 IL3, IL, IL max of IL1 IL3
Io, I1, I2, I2/I1
U12, U23, U31, U
U max of U12 U23, U min of U12 U23
UL1 UL3, Uphase, Uphmin, Uphmax of UL1 UL3
Uo, U1, U2, U2/U1
THDIL1, THDIL2, THDIL3, THDUa,THDUb, THDUc 500 ms
Users averages 1 8 1.00 900 s
DI1 DI6 100 ms
SW1, SW2
The outputs of the alarm stages can control any combination of
output relays and indicator LEDs, see Figure 2.6-1 and Figure
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I, U, P, Q, S, f, cosj THD
>
<
Start
Delay
In
Ref
Mode
A1
basicalarmstage
Set limit value
Mode select
Set delay 0.5 - 300 s
Figure 2.6-1. Principle of alarm stage
alarmstages
1
2
3
4
5
6
T1 T2 A1 A2 A3 A B C D E
Start
Delay
In
Ref
Mode
A1
Start
Delay
In
Ref
Mode
A6
RESET
Latches
Figure 2.6-2. Alarm output matrix
Alarm functions can also be activated using the Force-setting of
each alarm stage (ALARM STAGE _b/Force ON/OFF).
2.7. Communication
2.7.1. PC port
The PC port is used for on-site parameterization of the unit, for
downloading of the program and for reading unit parameters to
a PC.
For connection to a PC, one RS 232 serial port is available on
the front panel of the unit. Any connection to the port is done
with the connection cable type VX 003-3.
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2.7.2. Remote control connection
The unit can be connected to higher level systems, e.g. network
control systems via the serial port named REMOTE on the rear
panel. To the port a SPA-Bus, ModBus, ProfiBus or IEC-103
connection can be made using a special internal or external bus
connection module. The bus type selection and the
parameterization of the bus are carried out as the unit is
configured.
Optional accessories are available for RS 485 connection (VMA
3 CG), Ethernet connection over TCP/IP protocol (VEA 3 CG)
and ProfiBus connection (VPA 3CG). Please see the
corresponding documentation for more details.
Option modules
Standards
interface Internal Internal Internal External
Protocol
RS 232:
VX004-M3
or VX008-
4
Plastic
or Glass
RS 485: ProfiBus:
Ethernet:
VEA3CG +
VX003 +
(VX004-
M3)
ModBus
X X X
SPA-Bus
X X X
ProfiBus
X
IEC-60870-5-
103
X X X
ModBus/
TCP
X
Transparent
TCP/IP
X
2.8. Self-supervision
The functions of the microcontroller and the associated
circuitry as well as the program execution are supervised by
means of a separate watchdog circuit. Besides supervising the
unit the watchdog circuit attempts to restart the micro-
controller in a fault situation. If the restarting fails the
watchdog issues a self-supervision alarm because of a
permanent unit fault.
When the watchdog circuit detects a permanent fault it always
blocks any control of the other output relays, except for the self-
supervision output relay.
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Also the internal supply voltage is supervised. Should the
auxiliary supply of the unit disappear, an IF alarm is
automatically given, because the IF output relay functions on
the working current principle, that is the IF relay is energized
when the auxiliary supply is on and within the permitted
range.
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3. Applications
In a three-phase distribution network there are different needs
for continuous measurements ranging from measurements for
automation, control and supervision to energy measurements.
In the following applications several electrical quantities are
typically measured for the same object:
Power plants
Generator measurements
Measurements of power plant transmission network
connection
Industrial distribution networks
Transforming station infeeder measurements
Distribution feeder measurements
High-voltage motor measurements
Capacitor bank measurements
Power utilities
Substation infeeder cubicle measurements
The above measurement needs can conveniently be fulfilled
with VAMP 260, which also provides flexible connections to
other systems utilizing the same measurement information:
Serial bus connection to higher level logic systems or
process automation systems
Analogue outputs for meters or automation systems
Contact outputs for energy pulses and alarms
Digital inputs for collection of local position and alarm
messages.
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3.1. Generator measurements (three-
phase)
~
=
=
=
X1
1
2
3
4
5
6
X3
17
18
X1
11
12
13
14
15
16
X3
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
X2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+
X3
15
14
13
12
T1
T2
A1
A2
A3
IF
10
11
15
14
11
12
18
17
X2
9
13
10
16
+48 V
DI1
DI2
DI3
DI4
DI5
DI6
Remote
SPABus
ModBus
ProfiBus
TCP/IP
IEC-103
Local
RS232
AO
AO1
AO2
AO3
AO4
AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4
L1
L2
L3
P2
P1
40 - 265 V ac/dc
18 - 36 V dc +
-
Processing:
Measured values
Calculated values
Alarm settings,
Etc.
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3.2. Generator measurement, economy
circuit connection
~
=
=
=
X1
1
2
3
4
5
6
X3
17
18
X1
11
12
13
14
15
16
X3
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
X2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+
X3
15
14
13
12
10
11
15
14
11
12
18
17
X2
9
13
10
16
+48 V
DI1
DI2
DI3
DI4
DI5
DI6
Remote
SPABus
ModBus
ProfiBus
TCP/IP
IEC-103
Local
RS232
AO
AO1
AO2
AO3
AO4
AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4
L1
L2
L3
P2
P1
40 - 265 V ac/dc
18 - 36 V dc +
-
Processing:
Measured values
Calculated values
Alarm settings,
Etc.
example2
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T1
T2
A1
A2
A3
IF
Figure 3.2-1. VAMP 260 in generator measurement, economy circuit
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3.3. Generator measurement, Arons
connections
~
=
=
=
X1
1
2
3
4
5
6
X3
17
18
X1
11
12
13
14
15
16
X3
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
X2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+
X3
15
14
13
12
10
11
15
14
11
12
18
17
X2
9
13
10
16
+48 V
DI1
DI2
DI3
DI4
DI5
DI6
Remote
SPABus
ModBus
ProfiBus
TCP/IP
IEC-103
Local
RS232
AO
AO1
AO2
AO3
AO4
AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4
L1
L2
L3
P2
P1
40 - 265 V ac/dc
18 - 36 V dc +
-
Processing:
Measured values
Calculated values
Alarm settings,
Etc.
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T1
T2
A1
A2
A3
IF
~
=
=
=
X1
1
2
3
4
5
6
X3
17
18
X1
11
12
13
14
15
16
X3
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
X2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+
X3
15
14
13
12
10
11
15
14
11
12
18
17
X2
9
13
10
16
+48 V
DI1
DI2
DI3
DI4
DI5
DI6
Remote
SPABus
ModBus
ProfiBus
TCP/IP
IEC-103
Local
RS232
AO
AO1
AO2
AO3
AO4
AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4
L1
L2
L3
P2
P1
40 - 265 V ac/dc
18 - 36 V dc +
-
Processing:
Measured values
Calculated values
Alarm settings,
Etc.
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T1
T2
A1
A2
A3
IF
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3.4. Measurement and data acquisition
system based on VAMP 260s and
communication via Profibus
Remote
Control
Center
Energy
Management
System
Serial communication
Energy pulses
Meteringex
Power
Error
Com
Alarm
Trip
A
B
C
VAMP260
PowerMonitoringUnit
Power
Error
Com
Alarm
Trip
A
B
C
VAMP260
PowerMonitoringUnit
Figure 3.4-1. The measurement and data acquisition system of an industrial
power network. The system is based on VAMP 260s and a PC control room,
which are linked together via a serial bus. Energy pulses are available for
Energy Management Systems.
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3.5. Power Monitoring Unit in a 400 V
network
Figure 3.5-1. Example of VAMP 260 voltage measurement connection
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4. Connections
Figure 4-1. Connections on the rear panel of the unit.
The VAMP 260 measuring unit is connected to the protected
object through the following measuring and control
connections, Figure 4-1:
Phase currents I
L1
, I
L2
and I
L3
(terminals X1: 1-6)
Line voltages U
a
, U
b
and U
c
(terminals X1: 11-16)
4.1. Digital inputs
Further the measuring unit can collect status information and
alarm signals via six digital inputs (terminals X3: 2-7).
The digital inputs can i.e. be used to:
Block protection stages under certain conditions.
Get time stamped event code from any auxiliary
contact.
Control the output relays.
The digital inputs use the internal 48 V dc auxiliary voltage of
the unit (terminal X3: 1). Potential-free contacts must be
available in the protected object for transfer of status
information to the unit.
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4.2. Auxiliary voltage
The external auxiliary voltage Uaux (standard 40260 V ac or
dc) for the unit is connected to the terminals X3: 17-18.
Note!
Polarity of the auxiliary voltage Uaux (24 V dc, option B):
- = X3:17 and + = X3:18.
4.3. Output relays
The power-monitoring unit is equipped with seven (five)
configurable output relays and a separate output relay for the
self-supervision system.
Trip relays T1 and T2 (terminals X3: 14-15 and 12-13)
Alarm relays A1 - A5 (terminals X3: 9-11, X2: 13-15, 10-12,
7-8, 5-6)
In the mA version of the PMU the alarm relays A4
(X2:7-8) and A5 (X2:5-6) are excluded.
Self-supervision system output relay IF (terminals X2: 16-
18)
4.4. Serial communication connection
X4: RS 232 serial communication connection for computers,
connector LOCAL (RS 232), connectors on front panel and
rear panel connected in parallel, see Figure 4-1.
X5: Remote control connection, connector REMOTE (TTL)
on the rear panel of the unit, see Figure 4-1.
4.5. Analogue outputs (option)
A terminal with the mA option has four configurable analogue
outputs that take up two of the output relays (A4 and A5).
Thus, a relay with the mA option has two output relays less
than the version without mA option.
The resolution of the analogue output is 12 bits resulting
current steps less than 6 A. The output current range is
configurable allowing e.g. the following ranges: 0 .. 20 mA and 4
.. 20 mA. More exotic ranges like 0 5 mA or 10 2 mA can
be config-ured freely as long as the boundary values are within
0 20 mA.
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Connections:
X2: 1 AO1+ X2: 2 AO1-
X2: 3 AO2+ X2: 4 AO2-
X2: 5 AO3+ X2: 6 AO3-
X2: 7 AO4+ X2: 8 AO4-
Note!
All positive poles (X2:1, -3, -5 and -7) are internally connected
together.
4.5.1. mA scaling examples
In this chapter, there are three example configurations of
scaling the transducer (mA) outputs.
Example 1
Coupling = IL
Scaled minimum = 0 A
Scaled maximum = 300 A
Analogue output minimum value = 0 mA
Analogue output maximum value = 20 mA
IL
(A)
(mA)
Analogue
output
4
8
12
16
20
300
mAScaling_1
Figure 4.5.1-1. Example of mA scaling for IL, average of the three phase
currents. At 0 A the transducer ouput is 0 mA, at 300 A the output is 20 mA
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Example 2
Coupling = Uline
Scaled minimum = 0 V
Scaled maximum = 15000 V
Analogue output minimum value = 4 mA
Analogue output maximum value = 20 mA
U
LINE
(V)
(mA)
Analogue
output
4
8
12
16
20
15000
mAscaling_2
Figure 4.5.1-2. Example of mA scaling for Uline, the average of the line-to-
line voltages. At 0 V the transducer ouput is 4 mA, at 15000 V the output is
20 mA
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Example 3
Coupling = Q
Scaled minimum = 2000 kVar
Scaled maximum = 6000 kVar
Analogue output minimum value = 4 mA
Analogue output maximum value = 20 mA
Q
(kVar)
(mA)
Analogue
output
4
8
12
16
20
-2000 +6000
mAScaling_3
Figure 4.5.1-3. Example of mA scaling for bi-directional power. At 2000
kVar the transducer output is 4 mA, at 0 kVar it is 8 mA and at 6000 kVar
the output is 20 mA
4.5.2. Exception control of analogue outputs
Each channel (AO1-AO4) has a possibility to output an excep-
tional current value if a monitored measured or calculated
value exceeds, goes under or equals a configurable limit value.
E.g. if a channel is linked to active power P and the output
scaling is 4 ... 20 mA the exception control sets the output
current to 2.50 mA whenever the average of the main voltages
U
LINE
(or any other monitored value) goes below 1000 V.
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4.6. Block diagram
Figure 4.6-1 Block diagram of the power monitoring unit VAMP 260.
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Figure 4.6-2 Block diagram of the power monitoring unit VAMP 260, with
mA-option..
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4.7. Connection diagram
Figure 4.7-1 VAMP 260 connection diagram
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5. Technical data
5.1. Connections
5.1.1. Measuring circuitry
Rated current In 1 A or 5 A
- Current measuring range 0 - 5 x In
- Thermal withstand 4 x In (continuously)
20 x In (for 10 s)
100 x In (for 1 s)
- Burden < 0.1 VA (In = 1 A)
< 0.2 VA (In = 5 A)
Rated voltage Un 50 - 240 V (configurable)
- Voltage measuring range 0 265 V
- Continuous voltage withstand 275 V
- Burden < 0.5V A
Rated frequency fn 45 - 65 Hz
- Frequency measuring range 16 - 75 Hz
Terminal Block: Max. wire dimension:
- Solid or stranded wire 4 mm
2
(10-12 AWG)
5.1.2. Auxiliary voltage
Type A (standard) Type B (option)
Rated voltage Uaux 40 - 265 V ac/dc 18 - 36 V dc
110/120/220/240 V ac 24 V dc
48/60/110/125/220 V dc
Power consumption < 7 W (normal conditions)
< 15 W (output relays activated)
Max. permitted interruption time < 50 ms (110 V dc)
Terminal Block: Max. wire dimension:
- Phoenix MVSTBW or equivalent 2.5 mm
2
(13-14 AWG)
5.1.3. Digital inputs
Number of inputs 6
Operation time 0.00 60.00 s (step 0.01 s)
Polarity NO (normal open) or NC (normal closed)
Inaccuracy:
- Operate time 1% or 10 ms
Internal operating voltage 48 V dc
Current drain when active (max.) Approx. 20 mA
Current drain, average value < 1 mA
Terminal block: Max. wire dimension:
- Phoenix MVSTBW or equivalent 2.5 mm
2
(13-14 AWG)
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5.1.4. Trip contacts
Number of contacts 2 making contacts
Rated voltage 250 V ac/dc
Continuous carry 5 A
Max. making current 15 A
Breaking capacity, AC 2 000 VA
Breaking capacity, DC (L/R=40ms) 50 W
Contact material AgNi 90/10
Terminal Block: Max. wire dimension:
- Phoenix MVSTBW or equivalent 2.5 mm
2
(13-14 AWG)
5.1.5. Alarm contacts
3 change-over contacts (relays A1, A2 and A3)
2 making contacts (relays A4 and A5)
(Not available with the mA option)
Number of contacts:
1 change-over contact (IF relay)
Rated voltage 250 V ac/dc
Continuous carry 5 A
Breaking capacity, AC 2 000 VA
Contact material AgNi 0.15 gold plated
Terminal block Maximum wire dimension
- Phoenix MVSTBW or equivalent 2.5 mm
2
(13-14 AWG)
5.1.6. Local serial communication port
Number of ports 1 on front and 1 on rear panel
Electrical connection RS 232
Data transfer rate 1 200 - 38 400 kb/s
5.1.7. Remote control connection
Number of ports 1 on rear panel
Electrical connection TTL (standard)
RS 485 (option)
RS 232 (option)
Plastic fiber connection (option)
Data transfer rate 1 200 - 38 400 kb/s
Protocols ModBus, RTU master
ModBus, RTU slave
SpaBus, slave
IEC-60870-5-103
Profibus DP (option)
ModBus TCP (option, external module)
5.1.8. Analogue output connections (option)
Number of analogue mA output channels 4
Maximum output current 1 - 20 mA, step 1 mA
Minimum output current 0 - 19 mA, step 1 mA
Exception output current 0 - 20.50 mA, step 10 A
Resolution 12 bits
Current step < 6 A
Inaccuracy 20 A
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5.2. Tests and environmental conditions
5.2.1. Disturbance tests (EN 50263)
Emission
- Conducted (EN 55022) 0.15 - 30 MHz
- Emitted (EN 55022) 30 - 1 000 MHz
Immunity
- Static discharge (ESD) EN 61000-4-2, class III
6 kV contact discharge
8 kV air discharge
- Fast transients (EFT) EN 61000-4-4, class III
2 kV, 5/50 ns, 5 kHz, +/-
- Surge EN 61000-4-5, class III
1 kV, 1.2/50 s, common mode
2 kV, 1.2/50 s, differential mode
- Conducted RF field EN 61000-4-6
0.15 - 80 MHz, 10 V/m, 80% AM (1 kHz)
- Emitted RF field EN 61000-4-3
80 - 1000 MHz, 10 V/m, 80% AM (1 kHz)
- GSM test EN 61000-4-3
900 MHz, 10 V/m, pulse modulated
1 MHz burst IEC 60255-22-1
1 kV, differential mode
2,5 kV, common mode
Voltage interruption IEC 60255-11
5.2.2. Test voltages
Insulation test voltage
(IEC 60255-5)
2 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
Surge voltage (IEC 60255-5) 5 kV, 1.2/50 s, 0.5 J
5.2.3. Mechanical tests
Vibration (IEC 60255-21-1) 10...60 Hz, amplitude 0.035 mm
60...150 Hz, acceleration 0.5g
Sweep rate 1 octave/min
20 periods in X-, Y- and Z axis direction
Shock (IEC 60255-21-1) Half sine, acceleration 5 g, duration 11 ms
3 shocks in X-, Y- and Z axis direction
5.2.4. Environmental conditions
Operating temperature
0 to +55 C
Transport and storage temperature
-40 to +70 C
Relative humidity < 75% (1 year, average value)
< 90% (30 days per year, no condensation
permitted)
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5.2.5. Casing
Degree of protection (IEC 60529) IP20
Dimensions (W x H x D) 209 x 155 x 223 mm
Material 1 mm steel plate
Weight 4.2 kg
Color code RAL 7032 (Casing) / RAL 7035 (Back plate)
5.2.6. Package
Dimensions (W x H x D) 215 * 160 * 275
Weight (Relay, Package and Manual) 5.2 kg
5.3. Disturbance recorder (DR)
The operation of Disturbance recorder depends on the following settings.
The recording time and number of records depend on the time setting and
number of selected channels.
Disturbance recorder (DR)
Mode of recording: Saturated / Overflow
Sample rate:
- Waveform recording
- Trend curve recording
32/cycle, 16/cycle, 8/cycle
10, 20, 200 ms
1, 5, 10, 15, 30 s
1 min
Recording time (one record)
0.1 s 12 000 min
(must be shorter than MAX time)
Pre trigger rate 0 100%
Number of selected channels 0 12
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6. Construction
6.1. Dimensional drawing
208.0
1
5
5
.
0
27.0 181.0
28.0
1
3
7
.
0
190.0
193.0 >20.0
1.0-10.0
1
3
9
.
0
P200_ulkomitat_kannella
PANEL
CUT-OUT
Figure 6.1-1. Dimensional drawing and panel cutout dimensions.
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6.2. Panel mounting
Figure 6.2-1. Flush-mounting of protection unit in panel.
6.3. Semi-flush mounting
27.0 181.0
28.0
1
3
7
.
0
P200_semi-flush
b a
21.0
Figure 6.3-1. Semi-flush mounting of protection unit
Depth with raising frames
Type designation a b
VYX076 40 mm 169.0 mm
VYX077 60 mm 149.0 mm
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7. Order information
When ordering, please, state:
Type designation: VAMP 260
Quantity:
Auxiliary voltage:
Options:
VAMP 260 ORDERING CODE
VAMP 260 - 7
Nomi nal current [ A]
1 = 1A
5 = 5A
Nomi nal Vol t age [ V]
C = 100.. 240
Frequency [ Hz]
7 = 50/60Hz
Suppl y Vol t age [ V]
A = 40.. 265Vac/dc
B = 18.. 36Vdc
Opt i onal Hardware
A = None
B = Plastic/Plastic Optic Interface
C = Profibus Interface
D = RS 485 interface
E = Glass/Glass Optic Interface
F = Rx Plastic/ Tx Glass Optic Interface
G = Rx Glass/ Tx Plastic Optic Interface
Anal og Out put s
A = 4pcs
B = None
Accessori es :
Order Code Expl anat i on Note
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VPA 3 CG Profibus Interface Module VAMP Ltd
VMA 3 CG RS485 Interface Module VAMP Ltd
VX003-3 Programming Cable (VAMPSet, VEA 3 CG+200serie) Cable length 3m
VX004-M3 TTL/RS232 Converter Cable (for PLC, VEA3CG+200serie ) Cable length 3m
VX007-F3 TTL/RS232 Converter Cable (for VPA 3 CG or VMA 3 CG) Cable length 3m
VX015-3 TTL/RS232 Converter Cable (for 100serie+VEA3CG) Cable length 3m
VX008-4 TTL/RS232 Converter Cable ( for Modem MD42, ILPH, ..) Cable length 4m
VYX076 Raising Frame for 200-serie Height 40mm
VYX077 Raising Frame for 200-serie Height 60mm
VM690/230 3 Phase Nominal Voltage Matching Transformer 690V->230V , 400V->110V
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8. Reference information
Documentation:
Mounting and Commissioning Instructions VMMC.EN0xx
VAMPSET Userss Manual VMV.EN0xx
Manufacturer data:
VAMP Ltd
P.O.Box 810
FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland
Visiting address: Yrittjnkatu 15
Phone +358 (0)20 753 3200
Fax. +358 (0)20 753 3205
Email: vamp@vamp.fi
URL: http://www.vamp.fi
Service:
VAMP Ltd
P.O. Box 810
FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland
Visiting address: Yrittjnkatu 15
Phone +358 (0)20 753 3200
Fax. +358 (0)20 753 3205
24h support phone:
Tel . +358 (0)20 753 3264
Email:
vampsupport@vamp.fi
During office hours 6.00 -
14.00 GMT, please use
the following telephone
number +358 (0)20 753
3200
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