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VAMP 260

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Table of Content
1. General...................................................................................4
1.1. Unit features.........................................................................4
1.2. Operating safety.................................................................5
2. User interface .........................................................................6
2.1. General.................................................................................6
2.2. Unit front panel....................................................................6
2.2.1. Display.........................................................................7
2.2.2. Key pad.......................................................................7
2.2.3. Indicators....................................................................8
3. Local panel operations.........................................................9
3.1. Navigation in the menus....................................................9
3.1.1. Function menu table.............................................. 11
3.2. Operating levels............................................................... 16
3.2.1. Opening operating levels..................................... 16
3.2.2. Changing passwords............................................. 17
4. Operating measures............................................................18
4.1. Measured data ................................................................ 18
4.2. Operation indicators....................................................... 18
4.3. Reading event register.................................................... 19
4.4. Forced control (Force) .................................................... 19
4.5. Setting range limits........................................................... 20
4.6. Adjusting display contrast............................................... 21
5. Configuration and parameter setting................................22
5.1. Principle of parameter setting ....................................... 22
5.2. Disturbance recorder menu DR..................................... 23
5.3. Configuring digital inputs DI ........................................... 24
5.4. Configuring digital outputs DO...................................... 24
5.5. Configuring analogue outputs AO ............................... 25
5.6. Setting user averages...................................................... 25
5.7. Setting alarm stage parameters.................................... 26
5.8. Protocol menu Bus........................................................... 27
5.9. Configuration menu CONF............................................ 28
6. PC software...........................................................................30
6.1. PC user interface.............................................................. 30
6.1.1. Using the VAMPSET program................................. 30
6.2. Remote control connection........................................... 30
7. Commissioning configuration.............................................31
7.1. Factory settings................................................................. 31
7.1.1. Configuration during commissioning .................. 31
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1. General
This part of the manual describes the functions of the power-
monitoring unit VAMP 260 and includes the unit operation
instructions. It also contains instructions for parameterization
and configuration of the unit and instructions for changing
settings.
The second part of the publication includes detailed protection
function descriptions as well as application examples and
technical data sheets.
The Mounting and Commissioning Instructions are published
in a separate publication with the code VMMC.EN0xx.
Manual history:
VM260.EN001a Changed device name from VMAC 260
VAMP 260. Changed company name
from Vaasa Electronics to VAMP Ltd.
Added disturbance recorder.
VM260.EN002a Many editorial changes.
VM260.EN003a Updated the list of screens in Function
menu table.
Device software history:
5.74 Logic functions added.
5.72 RMS calculations added.
5.58 Block matrix added.
5.51 User timers added.
5.41 Support for VEA3CG TCP/IP-adapter
added.
5.35 Clock syncronisation added.
5.31 Disturbance recorder added.
5.20 Name changed from VMAC 260 to
VAMP 260.
1.1. Unit features
The VAMP 260 power-monitoring unit is a compact multi-
function monitoring device with extensive measuring and
calculation functions. The unit is based on the same hardware
and software as the protection relays. The setting and
programming possibilities are comprehensive and versatile.
The VAMP 260 us ideal for utility, industrial, marine and off-
shore power distribution management.
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The unit measures currents, voltages and frequencies and
calculates following values:
Active, reactive and apparent power
Active and reactive energy
Harmonics and THD of currents and voltages
Programmable average value calculations
Four energy pulse outputs
Further, the unit includes 6 freely configurable digital or
analogue channels.
The unit communicates with other systems using common
protocols, such as the ModBus RTU, ModBus TCP, Profibus
DP, IEC 60870-5-103 and it can be connected to a fibre-optic
SPA bus.
1.2. Operating safety

The terminals on the rear panel of the relay may
carry dangerous voltages, even if the auxiliary
voltage is switched off. A live current transformer
secondary circuit must not be opened.
Disconnecting a live circuit may cause dangerous
voltages! Any operational measures must be carried
out according to national and local handling
directives and instructions.

Carefully read through the relay operation instructions before
any relay operational measures are carried out.
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2. User interface
2.1. General
The VAMP 260 power-monitoring unit can be controlled in
three ways:
Locally with the push-buttons on the unit front panel
Locally using a PC connected to the serial port on the front
panel or on the rear panel of the unit (both cannot be used
simultaneously)
Via the remote control port on the unit rear panel.
2.2. Unit front panel
The figure below shows the front panel of the unit and the
location of the user interface elements used for local control.
V
Y
0
6
2
B
Power
Error
Com
Alarm
Trip
A
B
C
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1
3
2
4

Figure 2.2-1. Unit front panel.
1. LCD dot matrix display
2. Key pad
3. LED indicators
4. RS 232 serial communication port for PC
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2.2.1. Display
The VAMP 260 is provided with a backlit LCD dot matrix
display. The display is divided into sections as shown in the
next figure.

Figure 2.2.1-1. Sections of the LCD dot matrix display.
1. Main menu column
2. Heading of active menu
3. Cursor of main menu
4. Possible navigating directions (push buttons)
5. Measured/adjustable quantity
6. Measured/set value
2.2.2. Key pad
You can navigate in the menu and set required parameter
values using the key pad and the guidance given in the display.
The key pad is composed of four arrow keys, one cancel key, one
enter key and one info key.

Figure 2.2.2-1. The keys on the key pad.
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1. Enter and confirmation key (ENTER)
2. Cancel key (CANCEL)
3. Up/Down [Increase/Decrease] arrow keys (UP/DOWN)
4. Selection of submenus [selection of digit in numerical value]
(LEFT/RIGHT)
5. Additional information key (INFO)

Inside brackets is the term used for the buttons in this manual.
2.2.3. Indicators
The unit is provided with eight LED indicators on the unit
front panel:
Power
Error
Com
Alarm
Trip
A
B
C

Figure 2.2.3-1. Operation indicators of the unit.
Relay operation indicators
Power Auxiliary voltage indicator
Error Internal unit fault, operates in parallel with the self
supervision output relay
Com Serial communication indicator
Alarm Application- related status indications
Trip Application- related status indications
A-C Application- related status indications
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3. Local panel operations
The local panel can be used to read measured values, to set
parameters and to configure unit functions. Some parameters,
however, can only be set by means of a PC connected to one of
the local communication ports. Further some parameters are
factory set.
3.1. Navigation in the menus
All menu functions are based on the main menu / submenu
structure:
1. Use the arrow keys UP and DOWN to move up and down in
the main menu.
2. For moving to a submenu, repeatedly push the RIGHT key
until the required submenu is shown. Correspondingly,
push the LEFT key to cancel the selection.
3. Push the ENTER key to confirm the selected submenu.
4. Push the CANCEL key to cancel a selection.
5. Pushing the UP or DOWN key in any position of a submenu
will bring you directly one step up or down in the main
menu.
The active main menu selection is indicated with a small
triangular cursor sliding along the vertical line to the right of
the main menu column. The possible navigating directions in
each part of the menu are shown in the upper left corner by
means of the black triangular symbols.
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Figure 3.1-1. The principles of the menu structure and navigation in the
menus.
6. Push the INFO key to obtain additional information about
any menu item.
7. Push the CANCEL key to revert to the normal display.
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3.1.1. Function menu table
P
POWER
RMS POWER
PQ-DIAGRAM
POWER/PHASE 1
POWER/PHASE 2
COS & TAN
PHASE SEQUENCIES
E
ENERGY
DECIMAL COUNT
E-PULSE SIZES
E-PULSE DURATION
ENERGY DOSE
I
PHASE CURRENTS
RMS CURRENTS
ANGLE DIAGRAM
SYMMETRIC CURREN
HARM. DISTORTION
HARMONICS of IL1
HARMONICS of IL2
HARMONICS of IL3
IL1 WAVEFORM
IL2 WAVEFORM
IL3 WAVEFORM
U
LINE VOLTAGES
PHASE VOLTAGES
RMS VOLTAGES
ANGLE DIAGRAM 1
ANGLE DIAGRAM 2
SYMMETRIC VOLTAG
HARM. DISTORTION
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HARMONICS of Ua
HARMONICS of Ub
HARMONICS of Uc
VOLTAGE SAG & SW
SAG & SWELL CNTR
SAG LOG
SWELL LOG
VOLT. INTERRUPTS
VOLT INT SETTING
Ua WAVEFORM
Ub WAVEFORM
Uc WAVEFORM
Dema
DEMAND VALUES
IL1 DEMAND
IL2 DEMAND
IL3 DEMAND
IL1 RMS DEMAND
IL2 RMS DEMAND
IL3 RMS DEMAND
P DEMAND
PF DEMAND
Q DEMAND
S DEMAND
S RMS DEMAND
Evnt
EVENT COUNT
EVENT LIST
DR
DISTRUBANCE RECO
REC. COUPLING
Runh
DI TOTAL TIME
START&STOP TIME
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TIMR
TIMER STATUS
TIMER 1
TIMER 2
TIMER 3
TIMER 4
Event enabling
DI
DIGITAL INPUTS
DELAYs for DigIn
INPUT POLARITY
EVENT MASKS 1
EVENT MASKS 2
DO
RELAY OUTPUTS 1
RELAY OUTPUTS 2
Active exp. energy p
AO
ANALOG OUTPUTS
AO LINKS
AO1 SCALING
AO1 EXCEPT. CTRL
AO2 SCALING
AO2 EXCEPT. CTRL
AO3 SCALING
AO3 EXCEPT. CTRL
AO4 SCALING
AO4 EXCEPT. CTRL
Imax
IL MIN/MAX
IL1 MIN/MAX
IL2 MIN/MAX
IL3 MIN/MAX
Io MIN/MAX
I1 MIN/MAX
I2 MIN/MAX
I2/I1 MIN/MAX
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IL1 THD MIN/MAX
IL2 THD MIN/MAX
IL3 THD MIN/MAX
Umax
Uline MIN/MAX
U12 MIN/MAX
U23 MIN/MAX
U31 MIN/MAX
ULN MIN/MAX
UL1 MIN/MAX
UL2 MIN/MAX
UL3 MIN/MAX
Uo MIN/MAX
U1 MIN/MAX
U2 MIN/MAX
U2/U1 MIN/MAX
Ua THD MIN/MAX
Ub THD MIN/MAX
Uc THD MIN/MAX
Pmax
P MIN/MAX
Q MIN/MAX
S MIN/MAX
PF MIN/MAX
CosFii MIN/MAX
TanFii MIN/MAX
FREQ. MIN/MAX
Mean
USERS AVERAGES
USERS AVERAGES
MEAN VALUE 1 8
Alrm
ALARM STATUS
ALARM1..4 Ena
ALARM5..8 Ena
BLOCKING SIGNALS
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Alr1 - 4
ALARM 1 - 4 STATUS
SET ALARM 1 4
SET ALARM 1 4
LOG ALARM 1 4
Event enabling
Lgic
LOGIC EVENTS
CONF
DEVICE SETUP
SCALING
DEVICE INFO
DATE/TIME SETUP
CLOCK SYNC
CLOCK SYNC 2
Bus
PROTOCOL
MODBUS
SPABUS SLAVE
ProfiBus DP
IEC-60870-5-103
TCP/IP
Diag
DIAGNOSIS
OPSYS DIAGNOSIS
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3.2. Operating levels
The unit has three different operating levels: the User level,
the Operator level and the Configuration level. The purpose of
the operating levels is to prevent accidental change of unit
configurations, parameters or settings.
USER level
Use: Parameter values can be read
Opening: Level permanently open
Closing: Closing not possible
OPERATOR level
Use: Settings of protection stages can be changed
Opening: Default password 0001
Setting state: On entering the parameter setting state a
password must be given, see 3.2.1
Closing: The level is automatically closed when 10
minutes has elapsed since a key was pushed
or a setting was done via the local port. The
level can also be closed by giving the password
9999.
CONFIGURATION level
Use: The configuration level is needed during the
commissioning of the unit.
Opening: Default password 0002
Setting state: On entering the parameter setting state a
password must be given, see 3.2.1
Closing: The level is automatically closed when 10
minutes has elapsed since a key was pushed
or a setting was done via the local port. The
level can also be closed by giving the password
9999.
3.2.1. Opening operating levels
1. Push the INFO key and the ENTER key on the front panel.
ENTERPASSWORD
0
***

Figure 3.2.1-1. Opening an operating level
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2. Enter the password needed for the desired level: The
password may contain four digits. The digits are supplied
one by one by first moving to the position of the digit using
the RIGHT key and then setting the desired digit value
using the UP key.
3. Push ENTER.
3.2.2. Changing passwords
The set passwords can only be changed using a PC connected to
the local RS-232 port on the unit.
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4. Operating measures
General
Carefully study the operating instructions in chapters 1
through 3 of this manual before taking any operating measures
or changing any unit settings or functions.
The unit can be controlled from the unit front panel, from a PC
running the VAMPSET software, from a PC running suitable
terminal software, or from a remote control system.
4.1. Measured data
The measured values can be read from the main menus
POWER, ENERGY, PHASE CURRENTS and LINE
VOLTAGES and certain submenus below them.
4.2. Operation indicators
LED indicator Explanation Measure/ Remarks
Power LED lit The auxiliary power has
been switched on
Normal operation state
Error LED lit An internal unit fault has
been detected
The unit attempts to
reboot. If the error LED
remains lit, call for
maintenance.
Com LED lit or
flashing
The serial bus is in use
and transferring
information
Normal operation state
Alarm LED lit Application related status
indicators.

Trip LED lit Application related status
indicators.

A-C LED lit Application related status
indicators.

Resetting latched indicators and output relays
All indicators and output relays can be given a latching
function in the configuration.
There are two ways to reset latched indicators and relays:
1. Move to the initial display, from the alarm list, by pushing
the CANCEL key for approx. 3 s. Then reset the latched
indicators and output relays by pushing the ENTER key.
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2. Acknowledge each event in the alarm list one by one, by
pushing ENTER the equivalent times. Then, in the initial
display, reset the latched indicators and output relays by
pushing the ENTER key.

The latchings can also be reset via the communications bus or
via a DI input configured for that purpose.
4.3. Reading event register
The event register can be read from the Evnt option of the main
menu:
1. Push the RIGHT key once
2. The EVENT LIST appears. The display contains a list of all
events that have been configured to be contained in the
event register.
event_list_VAMP260
EVENT LIST
Alarm5 on
910 A
2002-02-15
00:17:37.530
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I
I

Figure 4.3-1 Event register, example.
3. Scroll through the event list with the UP and DOWN keys.
4. Exit the event list by pushing the LEFT key.
4.4. Forced control (Force)
In some menus it is possible to switch on and off a function by
Forced Control. This feature can be used, for instance, for
testing a certain function. The Force function can be activated
as follows:
1. Open Access level CONFIGURATION
2. Move to the setting state of the desired function, for
example DO (see chapter 5, on page 22).
3. Select the Force function (the black cursor is in line with
the Force text).
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DO
Pick RELAY OUTPUTS 1
Enable forcing
T1
T2
A1
A2
Force
0
0
0
0
OFF

Figure 4.4-1 Selection of the Force function.
4. Push the ENTER key.
5. Push the UP or DOWN key to change the "OFF" text to
"ON", i.e., to activate the Force function.
6. Push the ENTER key to return to the selection list. Choose
the signal to be controlled by force with the UP and DOWN
keys, for instance the T1 signal.
7. Push the ENTER key to confirm the selection. Signal T1
can be controlled by force.
8. Push the UP or DOWN key to change the selection from "0"
(not alert) to "1" (alert) or vice versa.
9. Push the ENTER key to execute the forced control operation
of the selected function, e.g., making the output relay of T1
to pick up.
10. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to alternate between the on and off
state of the function.
11. Repeat steps 1...4 to exit the Forced control function.
12. Push the CANCEL key to return to the main menu.
4.5. Setting range limits
Note!
If parameters requiring a numerical setting value are given
out-of-range settings, a fault message will be obtained when
the setting is confirmed with the ENTER key. Adjust the
setting to within the allowed setting range. The allowed setting
range is shown in the display in setting mode:
1. Push the INFO button.
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Figure 4.5-1 Display of allowed setting ranges
2. Push the CANCEL key to return to the setting mode.
4.6. Adjusting display contrast
The readability of the LCD varies with the brightness and the
temperature of the environment. The contrast of the display
can be adjusted via the PC user interface, see chapter 6 on page
30.
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5. Configuration and parameter
setting
Operating level: CONFIGURATION
Choose and configure the digital inputs in the DI position of
the main menu.
Configure the digital outputs in the DO position of the main
menu.
Configure the analog outputs in the AO position of the main
menu.
Configure the user averages in the Mean position of the
main menu.
Choose and configure the alarm functions and configure the
interlockings in the Alrm position of the main menu.
Choose and configure the communication buses in the Bus
position of the main menu.
Set the Device Setup, the scaling (e.g. of Inom, Isec, etc.),
date and time in the CONF position of the main menu.
NOTE!
Some of the parameters can only be altered via the RS-232
serial port using a PC, e.g. changing the password.
5.1. Principle of parameter setting
1. Move to the setting state of the desired menu, e.g.
CONF/SCALING, by pushing the ENTER key. The Pick
text appears in the upper left part of the display.
2. Supply the password associated with the configuration level
(default value = 0002).
3. Scroll through the parameters with the UP and DOWN
keys. If a certain parameter can be set, the cursor to the left
of the value takes the form of a black filled triangle. If the
parameter cannot be set the cursor takes the form of a non-
filled triangle.
4. Select the desired parameter, e.g. Inom, with the ENTER
key.
5. Use the UP and DOWN keys to change a parameter value.
If the value contains more than one digit, use the LEFT and
RIGHT keys to step from digit to digit, and the UP and
DOWN keys to change the digits.
6. Push the ENTER key to accept the new value.
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7. If you want to leave the parameter value unchanged, then
exit the edit state by pushing the CANCEL key.


Figure 5.1-1 Changing parameters.
5.2. Disturbance recorder menu DR
Via the submenus of the disturbance recorder menu the
following functions and features can be read and set:
DISTURBANCE RECO
Recording mode (Mode)
Sample rate (Rate)
Recording time (Time)
Pre trig time (PreTrig)
Manual trigger (MnlTrig)
Count of ready records (ReadyRe)
REC. COUPLING
Add a link to the recorder (AddLink)
Clear all links (ClrLnks)
List of selected links
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Available links:
S, Q, P
f
PF
TanFii, CosFii
I2/I1, I2, I1, Io, ILmax, IL3, IL2, IL1
THDIL3, THDIL2, THDIL1
UL3, UL2, UL1, ULLmax, ULLmin, U31, U23,
U12
U2/U1, U2, U1, Uo, ULNmax, ULNmin
THDUc, THDUb, THDUa
IL
Uphase, Uline
DO, DI
5.3. Configuring digital inputs DI
Via the submenus of the digital inputs menu the following
functions can be read and set:
Status of digital inputs (DIGITAL INPUTS)
Operation delay (DELAYs for DigIn)
Polarity of the input signal (INPUT POLARITY), either
normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) circuit
Selection to event register EVENT MASK1 and EVENT
MASK2
5.4. Configuring digital outputs DO
Via the submenus of the digital outputs menu the following
functions can be read and set:
Status of the output relays (RELAY OUTPUTS1 and 2)
Forcing of the output relays (RELAY OUTPUTS1 and 2)
(only if Force = ON):
o Forced control (0 or 1) of the Trip relays T1 and T2
o Forced control (0 or 1) of the Alarm relays A1A3
o Forced control (0 or 1) of the IF relay
Configuration of the output signals to the output relays T1
and T2, A1 A3 and the operation indicators.
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5.5. Configuring analogue outputs AO
In the main menu ANALOG OUTPUTS the values of the
analogue outputs AO1 - AO4 are shown. E.g. to test the outputs
the Force function can be used to manually control the output
channels.
1. In the sub menu AO LINKS the measured and calculated
values, e.g. active power (P) are linked to one of the
analogue outputs AO1 - AO4, e.g. AO1. See list available
variables below for values that can be linked.
2. In the sub menus AO1-AO4 SCALING the configurations of
the analogue outputs can be set.
3. In the sub menus AO1-AO4 EXCEPT.CTRL the
configurations of the exceptional analogue outputs can be
set.
Note:
AOx SCALING and AOx EXCEPT.CTRL menus for each AO
follow each other.
Available link variables
P, Q, S
f
PF
Cos
IL1, IL2, IL3
U12, U23, U31
UL1, UL2, UL3
IL
U, Uphase
DI1 DI6
5.6. Setting user averages
In the main menu USERS AVERAGES 1 and in the first sub
menu USERS AVERAGES 2 the values of signals Ave1 - Ave 8
defined by user configuration can be read.
1. In the next eight sub menus MEAN VALUE 1 - MEAN
VALUE 8 the customized average measurements
parameters Time, Unit and Lnk can be set and the State
read.
2. Setting the Lnk parameter any one of the available
variables of the relay can be set.
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Available link variables
P, Q, S
f
PF
CosFii, TanFii
IL1, IL2, IL3, ILmax, Io, I1, I2, I2/I1
THDIL1, THDIL2, THDIL3
U12, U23, U31
ULLmin, ULLmax, UL1, UL2, UL3, ULNmin,
ULNmax, Uo, U1, U2, U2/U1
THDUa, THDUb, THDUc
IL
Uline, Uphase
DI, DO
5.7. Setting alarm stage parameters
The settings of the selected alarm stages can be read and set
separately in the Alrm submenus. There are 8 different alarm
stages, which can be separately enabled or disabled. In any of
the stages any one of the available variables can be chosen.
Available link variables
P, Q, S,
f
PF
CosFii, TanFii
Mean1 Mean8
IL1 IL3, IL, Ilmax, Io, I1, I2, I2/I1
THDIL1, THDIL2, THDIL3
U12, U23, U31, U, Umin, Umax, UL1 - UL3, Uphase,
Uphmin, Uphmax, Uo, U1, U2, U2/U1
THDUa, THDUb, THDUc
DI1 DI6
SW1, SW2
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5.8. Protocol menu Bus
Via the submenus of the protocol menu the following functions
can be read and set:
PROTOCOL
Communication protocol of REMOTE port (Protoco)
Message counter (Msg#)
Communication error counter (Errors)
Communication time-out counter (Tout)
MODBUS
Device slave number at Modbus Slave Protocol or
Target slave number at Modbus Master Protocol (Addr)
Modbus transfer rate (bit/s)
ModBus parity check (Parity)
SPABUS SLAVE
Slave number (Addr) when unit connected to SPA-Bus
SPA-Bus transfer rate (bit/s)
Event mode (Emode)
ProfiBus DP
ProfiBus profile (Mode)
Transfer rate of converter (bit/s)
ProfiBus Tx Buf length (InBuf)
ProfiBus Rx Buf length (OutBuf)
ProfiBus address (addr)
Type of the ProfiBus converter (conv)
IEC-60870-5-103
Slave address (Addr)
Transfer rate (bit/s)
TCP/IP (Only in VAMPSET)
IP address of the unit (IpAddr)
Subnet mask (NetMsk)
IP address of the Gateway (Gatew)
IP address of the Name Server (NameSv)
IP address of the SNTP Server (NTPSvr)
IP port number for protocol (Port)
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5.9. Configuration menu CONF
Via the submenus of the configuration menu the following
functions and features can be read and set:
DEVICE SETUP
Transfer rate of local serial bus (bit/s)
Restart device (Reset)
AccessLevel display (Acc)
SCALING
Rated VT Primary (Unom)
Rated VT secondary (Usec)
Voltage Meas. Mode (Umode)
Rated CT primary current (Inom)
Rated CT secondary current (Isec)
DEVICE INFO (only display)
Unit type (Type VAMP 260)
Serial number (SerN)
Software version (PrgVer)
DATE/TIME SETUP
Date (Dat)
Time (Time)
Presentation style of date information (Style)
CLOCK SYNC
Minute sync pulse DI (SyncDI)
Sync correction (SyOS)
RTC Trim (CkTrim)
Sync source (SySrc)
Time zone for NPT (Tzone)
NTP daylight saving time (DST)
CLOCK SYNC 2
Sync message counter (MsgCnt)
Latest time deviation (Dev)
Filtered sync deviation (FilDev)
Cumulative deviation (I)
Max clock adjust (MaxAdj)
Min clock adjust (MinAdj)
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Recalculate counter (RCC)
Adjust counter (AdjC)
Adjust interval (AdjInt)
Ave sign ()
Adjust save counter (ASC)
Big deviations, ext s (ESBD)
Big deviations, int s (ISBD)
Average RTC deviation (RTCdev)
Latest RTC adj time s ()
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6. PC software
6.1. PC user interface
The PC interface is intended to be used for onsite parameter-
ization of the unit, for reading measured values to a computer
or loading unit software from a computer.
Two RS 232 serial ports are available for the connection of a
local PC, one on the front panel and one on the rear panel of
the unit. The serial ports are connected in parallel. However, if
both ports are fitted with a connection cable, only the port on
the front panel will be active. To connect a PC to a serial port,
use a connection cable of type VX 003-3.
6.1.1. Using the VAMPSET program
See separate users manual for the VAMPSET software,
VMV.EN0xx. If the VAMPSET software is not available, please
download it from our web site at www.vamp.fi.
6.2. Remote control connection
The monitoring unit communicates with higher-level systems,
e.g. network control systems, via the serial port (REMOTE) on
the rear panel of the unit.
ModBus, SPA_Bus, IEC 60870-5-103, ProfiBus or ModBus TCP
can be used as REMOTE communication protocols (see details
in Chapter 2.5.2 in technical description).
Additional operation instructions for various bus types are to
be found in their respective manual.
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7. Commissioning configuration
7.1. Factory settings
When delivered from the factory, the unit has been given
factory default settings or settings defined by the customer.
The actual configuration can be read from the workshop test
report or from the final test report.
7.1.1. Configuration during commissioning
The settings of the power monitoring unit VAMP 260 can be
defined and checked during commissioning in accordance with
the instructions given in chapter 5 of this manual.
Basic parameters of VAMP 260:
Parameter: Main/submenu: Values to be set:
Transform ratio
of CTs
CONF/SCALING Primary current: Inom,
secondary current: Isec
Transform ratio
of VTs
CONF/SCALING Primary voltage: Unom,
secondary voltage: Usec
volt. measurem. mode: Umode
Scaling and
settings of
analog outputs
AO/AO1-AO4
SCALING
Pri. value for min output: min,
pri. value for max output: max, AO1
- 4 links: Lnk1-4
analog output min: AO1-4 min
analog output max: AO1-4 max
AO/AO1-AO4
EXEPT.CTRL
AO1-4 exception link: Exc1-4
AO1-4 except. cond: Cond1-4
AO1-4 exception limit: Lim1-4 AO1-
4 except. value: ExVal1-4
Delays for digital
inputs
DI/DELAYs for
DigIn
Delay time for 1dly - 6dly
Input polarity fo
digital inputs
DI/INPUT
POLARITY
Polarity DI1pol DI6pol
Alarm routing to
LEDs and alarm
relays
DO/(output
matrix)
Alarm signals to LEDs A, T, L, L, L
Alarm signals to relays T, T, A, A, A:
- Connected/Latched
Initial values of
energy counters
E Exported & imported energy E+, E-
exp. & imported reactive energy
Eq+, Eq-
DI_ total time counter: Runh
Decimals for
energy counters
E/DECIMAL
COUNT
Number of decimals for E+, Eq, E-
and Ed
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Energy pulse
sizes
E/E-PULSE
SIZES
kWh and kVar values for one energy
pulse
Energy pulse
lengths
E/E-PULSE
DURATION
Lengths of one energy pulse [ms]
Start values of
DI_total time
counters
Runh/DI_total
time
Run hours: Runh,
number of starts,
Compensating
wiring errors
P/PHASE
SEQUENCY
Swap current direction: Idir,
Settings of users
averages
Mean/MEAN
VALUE 1-8
Time of users mean 1 - 8: Time,
time unit for User Means: Unit,
coupled measurement value: Lnk
Settings of alarm
stages
ALRM/ALARM
STAGE 1-8
ALARM STAGE
1b-8b
Test item 1-8: Tst1-8,
alarm stage link: Link 1-8, compare
condition: Cmp1-8
alarm limit of the stage: Set1-8
delay for alarm stages 1-8: t
hysteresis for stages 1-8: Hyst1-8
no compare limits for stages 1-8:
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Table of Content
1. Introduction............................................................................3
1.1. Application..........................................................................3
1.2. Main features......................................................................3
2. Functions.................................................................................5
2.1. Principles of the numerical measuring technique.........5
2.2. Measurement functions.....................................................5
2.2.1. Fundamental frequency measurement...............5
2.2.2. Power calculations..................................................6
2.2.3. Energy calculations.................................................8
2.2.4. Energy pulses............................................................9
2.2.5. Harmonics.............................................................. 11
2.2.6. Total harmonic distortion (THD)........................... 12
2.2.7. RMS values............................................................. 12
2.2.8. Voltage sags and swells....................................... 12
2.2.9. Voltage interruptions............................................ 14
2.2.10. Demand values..................................................... 15
2.2.11. DI total time counters........................................... 16
2.2.12. Min/Max values..................................................... 16
2.3. Timers................................................................................. 16
2.4. User averages................................................................... 18
2.5. Logic functions................................................................. 19
2.6. Programmable alarm functions.................................... 19
2.7. Communication............................................................... 20
2.7.1. PC port.................................................................... 20
2.7.2. Remote control connection................................ 21
2.8. Self-supervision................................................................. 21
3. Applications..........................................................................23
3.1. Generator measurements (three-phase) .................... 24
3.2. Generator measurement, economy circuit
connection....................................................................... 25
3.3. Generator measurement, Arons connections........... 26
3.4. Measurement and data acquisition system based on
VAMP 260s and communication via Profibus............. 27
3.5. Power Monitoring Unit in a 400 V network................... 28
4. Connections.........................................................................29
4.1. Digital inputs..................................................................... 29
4.2. Auxiliary voltage .............................................................. 30
4.3. Output relays.................................................................... 30
4.4. Serial communication connection............................... 30
4.5. Analogue outputs (option) ............................................ 30
4.5.1. mA scaling examples........................................... 31
4.5.2. Exception control of analogue outputs............ 33
4.6. Block diagram.................................................................. 34
4.7. Connection diagram...................................................... 36
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5. Technical data .....................................................................37
5.1. Connections..................................................................... 37
5.1.1. Measuring circuitry................................................ 37
5.1.2. Auxiliary voltage.................................................... 37
5.1.3. Digital inputs........................................................... 37
5.1.4. Trip contacts.......................................................... 38
5.1.5. Alarm contacts...................................................... 38
5.1.6. Local serial communication port........................ 38
5.1.7. Remote control connection................................ 38
5.1.8. Analogue output connections (option)............ 38
5.2. Tests and environmental conditions............................. 39
5.2.1. Disturbance tests (EN 50263) ............................... 39
5.2.2. Test voltages.......................................................... 39
5.2.3. Mechanical tests................................................... 39
5.2.4. Environmental conditions.................................... 39
5.2.5. Casing..................................................................... 40
5.2.6. Package................................................................. 40
5.3. Disturbance recorder (DR)............................................. 40
6. Construction.........................................................................41
6.1. Dimensional drawing ...................................................... 41
6.2. Panel mounting................................................................ 42
6.3. Semi-flush mounting ........................................................ 42
7. Order information.................................................................43
8. Reference information.........................................................44
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1. Introduction
This part of the users manual describes the measurement and
alarm functions, provides a few application examples and
contains technical data. This part of the manual also includes
the operating instructions.
Mounting and commissioning instructions are given in a
separate mounting and commissioning manual
(VMMC.EN0xx).
Manual history:
VM260.EN001b Changed device name from VMAC 260
VAMP 260. Changed company name from
Vaasa Electronics to VAMP Ltd. Added
disturbance recorder.
VM260.EN002b Updated data sheets, added connection
diagram. Many editorial changes.
VM260.EN003b Added Power calculations, Voltage sag &
swell, Voltage interruptions, Demand
values, Timers, Min/Max values and
Logic functions. Added 24h support
number and analogue outputs as optional.
Editorial changes.
1.1. Application
The power-monitoring unit VAMP 260 is an integrated
monitoring device. Through numerical signal processing the
device produces large amounts of important information. The
device utilizes the latest technology and thus it offers many
features, so far not found in corresponding devices.
The device measures the phase currents and the phase-to-
phase voltages or phase-to-neutral voltages. Besides these
directly measured data the VAMP 260 calculates much data
about the state of the power network.
1.2. Main features
Fully digital signal handling with a powerful 16-bit
microprocessor and high measuring accuracy on all setting
ranges due to an accurate 16-bit A/D conversion technique.
Eight programmable alarm stages
Wide setting ranges for the alarm stages.
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The unit can be matched to the requirements of the
application by disabling functions not needed.
Flexible control and blocking possibilities due to the six
digital signal control inputs (DI).
Easy adaptability of the unit to various substations and
alarm systems due to a flexible signal-grouping matrix in
the unit.
Recording of events and fault values into an event register,
from which data can be read via the key pad and the display
or by means of the PC based VAMPSET user interface.
Handy configuration, parameterization and reading of
information via the user panel or with VAMPSET user
interface.
Easy connection to power plant automation system due to a
versatile serial connection and several available
communication protocols.
Built-in self-regulating dc/dc converter for auxiliary power
supply from any source within the range 40 to 260 V dc or
ac, optionally 24 Vdc.
Built-in disturbance recorder
Four programmable analog outputs (Option)
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2. Functions
The individual alarm stages of the power monitoring unit
VAMP 260 can independently of each other be enabled or
disabled according to the requirements of the intended
application. See the configuration instructions, Chapter 5 and
7, in the first part of this manual.
2.1. Principles of the numerical measuring
technique
The power-monitoring unit VAMP 260 is fully designed using
numerical technology. This means that all signal filtering,
measuring and control functions are implemented through
digital processing.
The numerical technique used in the unit is primarily based on
an adapted fast Fourier transformation (FFT), in which the
number of calculations (multiplications and additions) required
to filter out the measuring quantities remains reasonable.
By using synchronized sampling of the measured signal
(voltage or current) and a sample rate according to the 2
n

series, the FFT technique leads to a solution, which can be
realized with just a 16-bit microcontroller, without using a
separate DSP (Digital Signal Processor).
The synchronized sampling means an even number of 2
n

samples per period, e.g. 16 or 32 samples per period. This
means that the frequency must be measured and the number of
samples per period must be controlled accordingly, so that the
number of samples per period remains constant, if the
frequency changes.
2.2. Measurement functions
2.2.1. Fundamental frequency measurement
The device calculates the active (P), reactive (Q), apparent
power (S) and energy measures (E+, Eq+, E-, Eq-) from voltage
and current measurements.
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Line voltages and phase voltages
PMU measures the voltage applied to the voltage measuring
inputs. Both the line voltages and the phase voltages can be
measured depending on the connections of the measuring
circuits. The used voltage type is set when configuring. The
minimum and maximum values of voltages are monitored and
stored (see chapter 2.2.12).
Selectable voltages U
a
, U
b
, U
c

Measuring range 0 265 Vac
Phase currents
PMU measures the phase currents applied to the current
measuring inputs. Standard measuring currents 1 A or 5 A can
be used. The used current level is defined when ordering. The
minimum and maximum values of currents are monitored and
stored (see chapter 2.2.12).
Phase currents I
L1
, I
L2,
I
L3

Measuring range 0 5 x In In = 1 A or 5 A
Frequency
The frequency is measured from the voltage input. The
minimum and maximum value of the frequency is monitored
and stored (see chapter 2.2.12).
Frequency f
Measuring range 16 - 75 Hz
2.2.2. Power calculations
Active, reactive and apparent power
All calculated power values (P, Q, and S) are based on voltage
and current measurements. The values are displayed as
primary values. The minimum and maximum of power values
are monitored and stored (see chapter 2.2.12).
Active power P, Reactive power Q, Apparent power S
Measuring range 0 - 3 x In x Un
Power factor
The calculation of the power factor P.F. is based on the
measured three-phase voltages and currents. In the addition
cos and tan values are calculated, too. The minimum and
maximum values of power factor, cos and tan are monitored
and stored (see chapter 2.2.12).
Power factor P.F
Measuring range 0 - 1 -1 - 0
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Power calculation formulas
The power calculations in the PMU are dependant on the
voltage measurement mode. The formulas used by the device
for power calculations are found in this chapter.
Phase to neutral voltages measured (Phase mode)
Active power calculation for one phase:
cos
1 1 1
=
L L L
I U P
Reactive power calculation for one phase:
sin
1 1 1
=
L L L
I U Q

where,
U
L1
= Measured L1 phase voltage
I
L1
= Measured L1 current
= Angle between U
L1
and I
L1
Active, reactive and apparent power are calculated as follows:
S
P
Q P S
Q Q Q Q
P P P P
L L L
L L L
=
+ =
+ + =
+ + =
cos
2 2
3 2 1
3 2 1

Line to line voltages measured (Line mode)
3 23 1 12
* *
L L
I U I U S =
where,
12
U = Measured line voltage L1-L2 phasor,
fundamental frequency component.
1
*
L
I = Complex conjugate of the measured phase L1
current phasor.
23
U = Measured line voltage L2-L3 phasor,
fundamental frequency component
3
*
L
I = Complex conjugate of the measured phase L3
current phasor.

S
P
S imag Q
S real P
=
=
=
cos
) (
) (

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Figure 2.2.2-1. Quadrants of voltage/current phasor plane

Figure 2.2.2-2. Quadrants of power plane
Power
quadrant
Current
related to
voltage
Power
direction
cosfii Power factor
+ inductive Lags Forward + +
+ capacitive Leads Forward + -
- inductive Leads Reverse - +
- capacitive Lags Reverse - -
2.2.3. Energy calculations
Calculated energy measures (E+, Eq+, E-, Eq-) are based on the
calculated power measures and the internal clock. Energies
flown to both directions are calculated and displayed as
separate values.
Energy information can be obtained as energy pulses through
the contact outputs, too.
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2.2.4. Energy pulses
The unit can be configured to send a pulse whenever certain
amount of energy has been imported or exported. The basic
idea is presented in Figure 2.2.4-1. Each time the energy level
reaches the pulse size, an output relay is activated and the
relay will be active as long as defined by a pulse duration
setting.

Figure 2.2.4-1. Principle of energy pulses
The unit has four energy pulse outputs. The output channels
are:
Active exported energy
Reactive exported energy
Active imported energy
Reactive imported energy
Each channel can be connected to any combination of the nine
output relays. The connection is configured in the output
matrix. The parameters for the energy pulses can be found in
the E menu under the submenus E-PULSE SIZES and E-
PULSE DURATION.
Energy pulse function parameters:
Parameter: Value: Unit: Description:
E+ 1010 000 kWh Pulse size of active
exported energy
Eq+ 1010 000 kvar
h
Pulse size of reactive
exported energy
E- 1010 000 kWh Pulse size of active
imported energy
Setting
values /
E-PULSE
SIZES
Eq- 1010 000 kvar
h
Pulse size of reactive
imported energy
E+ 1005000 ms Pulse length of active
exported energy
Eq+ 1005000 ms Pulse length of reactive
exported energy
E- 1005000 ms Pulse length of active
imported energy
Setting
values /
E-PULSE
DURATION
Eq- 1005000 ms Pulse length of reactive
imported energy
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Scaling examples
Example 1.
Average active exported power is 250 MW.
Peak active exported power is 400 MW.
Pulse size is 250 kWh.
The average pulse frequency will be 250/0.250 = 1000 pulses/h.
The peak pulse frequency will be 400/0.250 = 1600 pulses/h.
Set pulse length to 3600/1600 0.2 = 2.0 s or less.
The trip relay lifetime will be 50x10
6
/1000 h = 6 a.
This is not a practical scaling example unless an output relay
lifetime of about six years is accepted.
Example 2.
Average active exported power is 100 MW.
Peak active exported power is 800 MW.
Pulse size is 400 kWh.
The average pulse frequency will be 100/0.400 = 250 pulses/h.
The peak pulse frequency will be 800/0.400 = 2000 pulses/h.
Set pulse length to 3600/2000 0.2 = 1.6 s or less.
The trip relay lifetime will be 50x10
6
/250 h = 23 a.
Example 3.
Average active exported power is 20 MW.
Peak active exported power is 70 MW.
Pulse size is 60 kWh.
The average pulse frequency will be 25/0.060 = 416.7 pulses/h.
The peak pulse frequency will be 70/0.060 = 1166.7 pulses/h.
Set pulse length to 3600/1167 0.2 = 2.8 s or less.
The trip relay lifetime will be 50x10
6
/417 h = 14 a.
Example 4.
Average active exported power is 1900 kW.
Peak active exported power is 50 MW.
Pulse size is 10 kWh.
The average pulse frequency will be 1900/10 = 190 pulses/h.
The peak pulse frequency will be 50000/10 = 5000 pulses/h.
Set pulse length to 3600/5000 0.2 = 0.5 s or less.
The trip relay lifetime will be 50x10
6
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Figure 2.2.4-2. Application example of wiring the energy pulse outputs to a
PLC having common plus and using an external wetting voltage

Figure 2.2.4-3. Application example of wiring the energy pulse outputs to a
PLC having common minus and using an external wetting voltage

Figure 2.2.4-4. Application example of wiring the energy pulse outputs to a
PLC having common minus and an internal wetting voltage
2.2.5. Harmonics
PMU calculates the harmonics for phase currents and for phase
voltages, using FFT, from the 2nd to the 15th order and
displays the values in a bar graph.
Harmonics U & I
Number of harmonics 2
nd
15
th

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2.2.6. Total harmonic distortion (THD)
The unit calculates the THDs as percentage of the base
frequency for currents and voltages.
The unit calculates the harmonics for phase currents and phase
voltages from the 2nd to the 15th order.
(The 17
th
harmonic component will also be shown partly in the
value of the 15
th
harmonic component. This is due to the nature
of digital sampling.)
The formula below applies similarly to voltage calculation:
% 100
...
1
2
15
2
3
2
2

+ + +
=
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
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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
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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
2.6-2
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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.
example1
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Figure 3.1-1. VAMP 260 in generator measurement (three-phase connection)
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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.
example4
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T1
T2
A1
A2
A3
IF

Figure 3.3-1. VAMP 260 in generator measurement, Arons connections
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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
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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
VEA 3 CG Ethernet Interface Module VAMP Ltd
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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