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Ground Fault
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Low voltage
expert guides n 2
GFP implementation 18
3.1. Installation precautions 18
3.1.1. Being sure of the earthing system 18
3.2. Operating precautions 19
3.2.1. Harmonic currents in the neutral conductor 19
3.2.2. Incidences on GFP measurement 20
3.3. Applications 21
3.3.1. Methodology 21
3.3.2. Application: implementation in a single-source TN-S system 21
3.3.3. Application: implementation in a multisource TN-S system 22
Conclusion 34
5.1. Implementation 34
5.2. Wiring diagram study 34
5.2.1. Single-source system 34
5.2.2. Multisource / single-ground system 35
5.2.3. Multisource / multiground system 35
5.3 Summary table 36
5.3.1. Depending on the installation system 36
5.3.2. Advantages and disadvantages depending on the type of GFP 36
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2
The requirements for electrical energy For the user or the operator, electrical power supply must be:
risk free (safety of persons and goods)
power supply are:
always available (continuity of supply).
b safety
b availability. These needs signify:
in terms of safety, using technical solutions to prevent the risks that are caused
by insulation faults.
Installation standards take these 2 These risks are:
requirements into consideration: v
v
b using techniques The occurrence of an insulation fault in not negligible. Safety of electrical
b installations is ensured by:
prevent insulation faults. - respecting installation standards
- implementing protection devices in conformity with product standards (in particuliar
with different IEC 60 947 standards).
A b in terms of availability, choosing appropriate solutions.
optimizes solutions. The coordination of protection devices is a key factor in attaining this goal.
The
persons against the risk of electrical shocks are:
of earthing systems (ES):
b the earthing of exposed conductive parts of equipment and electrical loads
b TN system b the equipotentiality of simultaneously accessible exposed conductive parts that
b TT system tend to eliminate touch voltaget
b IT system. b the automatic breaking of electric power supply in case of voltage or dangerous
currents caused by a live insulation fault current.
ES characteristics are:
b an insulation fault has varying
consequences depending on the system same.
used: 1.2.1.1. Earthing systems (ES)
v fault that is dangerous or not dangerous
for persons types of earthing systems (ES). The philosophy of the IEC standard is to take into
v strong or very weak fault current. account the touch voltage (Uc) value resulting from an insulation fault in each of the
b if the fault is dangerous, it must be systems.
quickly eliminated
1/ TN-C and TN-S systems
b the PE is a conductor.
b characteristics:
v an insulation fault creates a dangerous touch voltage: it must be instantaneously
The combined with eliminated
v the insulation fault can be compared to a phase-neutral short-circuit
reduces the risk of (Id = a few kA)
v fault current return is carried out by a PE conductor. For this reason, the fault loop
impedance value is perfectly controlled.
impedance.
In a TN-S system, the installation of RCDs allows for risks to be reduced:
b material destruction (RCD up to 30 A)
b
But when these risks do exist, it is recommended (even required) to use a TT system
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Diagram 1a - "TN-S system" Diagram 1b - "TN-C system"
2/ TT system
b characteristics:
v an insulation fault creates a dangerous touch voltage: it must be instantaneously
eliminated
v a fault current is limited by earth resistance and is generally well below the setting
thresholds of SCPDs (Id = a few A).
Protection of goods
3/ IT system
b characteristics:
v y 1 A), the voltage is not dangerous and the installation can
remain in service
v but this fault must be localised and eliminated
v a Permanent Insulation Monitor (PIM) signals the presence of an insulation fault.
shown below.
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DB125398
Diagram 4a.
RCD coordination
The coordination of RCD earth leakage functions is carried out using discrimination
and/or by selecting circuits.
b current discrimination.
The sensitivity of the upstream device should be at least twice that of the down-
stream device.
v non tripping of the RCD for a fault current equal to 50 % of the setting threshold
v tripping of the RCD for a fault current equal to 100 % of the setting threshold
v standardised setting values (30, 100, 300 mA and1 A).
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v take into account the amount of time the circuit is opened by the downstream RCD
v ne not be greater than the fault elimination time to ensure the protection of
persons (1s in general).
distribution.
In horizontal discrimination, foreseen by installation standards in certain countries,
an RCD is not necessary at the supply end of an installation.
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dollars per year without using any particular precautions because of:
b
b
GFP.
b 230.95 of the NEC requires the use of a GFP device at least at the supply end of
a LV installation if:
v the neutral is directly earthed
- 150 V < phase-to-neutral voltage < 600 V
v INominal supply end device > 1000 A.
b The GFP device must be set in the following manner:
v maximum threshold (asymptote) at 1200 A
v response time less than 1s for a fault of 3000 A (setting of the tripping curve).
Even though the NEC standard requires a maximum threshold of 1200 A, it
recommends:
b settings around 300 to 400 A
b on the downstream outgoer, the use of a GFP device that is set (threshold, time
delay) according to the rules of discrimination in paragraphe 2.2.
b exceptions for the use of GFP device are allowed:
v if continuity of supply is necessary and the maintenance personel is well trained
and omnipresent
v on emergency set generator
v
Three types of GFP are possible depending on the measuring device installed:
b "Residual Sensing" RS
The insulation fault current is calculated using the vectorial sum of currents of
instrument CT(1) secondaries.
(1) The CT on the Neutral conductor is often outside the circuit-breaker.
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b "Zero Sequence" ZS
The insulation fault is directly calculated at the primary of the CT using the vectorial
sum of currents in live conductors. This type of GFP is only used with weak fault
current values.
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b
very low sensitivity called GFP
b
IEC standard:
characteristics of the TT system combined b uses ES characteristics to manage the level of fault currents
with low or high sensitivity RCDs. b for this reason, only recommends fault current measuring devices that have very
weak setting values (RCD with threshold, in general, < 500 mA).
These protections use the same principle : The NEC
b
using : b recommends fault current protection devices with high setting values (GFP with
b a sensor that is sensitive to earth fault or threshold, in general, > 500 A) for the TN-S system.
residual current (earth fault current)
b a measuring relay that compares the Earthing System TN-C TN-S TT IT-1st fault
System System System System
current to the setting threshold
Fault current Strong Strong Medium Weak
b an actuator that sends a tripping order Id 20 kA Id 20 kA Id 20 kA Id 0.1 A
to the breaking unit on the monitored Use of ES
circuit in case the threshold setting has b IEC 60 364 b bbb bb b
b NEC Forbidden bbb forbidden b
been exceeded.
Fire:
b for IEC 60 364 Not recommended Not recommended Recommended + RCD 300 mA
b for NEC Not applicable GFP 1200 A Not applicable
DB125503
The measurement should be taken: A/ At the MSB level, installation characteristics include:
b either, on all of the live conductors b very strong nominal currents (> 2000 A)
b strong insulation fault currents
b the PE of the source protection is easily accessible.
GFP is of the RS or Z type.
b or, on the PE conductor. GFP is of the Residual Sensing or Source Ground Return type.
SGR type.. The continuity of supply requires total discrimination of GFP protection devices in
case of downstream fault.
Low sensitivity GFP can only operate in the At this level, installation systems can be complex: multisource, etc.
TN-S system. Managment of installed GFP devices should take this into account.
Note:
used.
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Discrimination between ground fault The NEC 230 95 standard only requires ground fault protection using a GFP
protection devices must be current sensing
However, insulation faults rarely occur on MSB busbars, rather more often on the
and time graded.
This discrimination is made between: Only the downstream device located just above the fault must react so as to avoid
deenergisation of the entire installation.
b upstream GFP and downstream GFP
devices The upstream GFP device must be coordinated with the downstream devices.
b upstream GFP devices and short delay Device coordination shall be conducted between:
b the upstream GFP device and any possible downstream GFP devices
tripping of downstream devices.
b the upstream GFP device and the downstream SCPDs, because of the GFP
ZSI logic discrimination guarantees the threshold setting values (a few hundred amps),
coordination of upstream and downstream protection using GFP devices can interfer with SCPDs installed downstream.
devices. It requires a pilot wire between Note:
devices.
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Diagram 9.
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Diagram 10 -
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necessary to verify that the upstream GFP device setting takes the downstream fuse
blowing curve into account.
A study concerning operating curves shows that total discrimination is ensured with:
b a ratio in the realm of 10 to 15 between the upstream GFP setting threshold and
the rating of downstream fuses
b an intentional delay of the upstream GFP device that is greater than the breaking
time of the downstream device.
A function of the It = constant type on the GFP device setting allows the
discrimination ratio to be slightly improved.
The ratio can be greatly reduced by using a circuit-breaker thanks to the possibility of
setting the magnetic threshold or the short delay of the downstream circuit-breaker.
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DB125545
Diagram 11 -
b The above condition is equivelant to a GFP device setting at 1.5 times that of
magnetic protection or time delay of the downstream circuit-breaker.
b
v lower the magnetic setting threshold while being careful of nuisance tripping on
the downstream outgoer dealt with (especially on the motor feeder)
v
currents.
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DB125509
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Upon fault, the relay located the nearest to the earth fault (for ex. R1) sees the fault,
sends a signal to the upstream relay (R2) to indicate to it that it has seen the fault
and that it will immediately eliminate it. R2 receives this message, sees the fault but
waits for the signal from R1 and also sends a signal to R3, etc. The R2 relay only
trips after a time delay (some ten ms) if the fault is not eliminated by R1 (see
examples 1 and 2).
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Example 1:
b
logic discrimination:
v an insulation fault occurs at point C and causes a fault current of 1500 A.
b relay no. 3 (threshold at 300 A) immediately gives the tripping order to the circuit-
breaker (D3) of the outgoer dealt with:
v relay no. 3 also sends a signal to relay no. 2, which also detected the fault
(threshold at 800 A), and temporarily cancels the tripping order to circuit-breaker D2
for a few hundred milliseconds, the fault elimination time needed by circuit-breaker D3
v relay no. 2 in turn sends a signal to relay no. 1
v relay no. 2 gives the order to open circuit-breaker D2 after a few hundred
milliseconds only if the fault continues, i.e. if circuit-breaker D3 did not open
v id, relay no. 1 gives the order to open circuit-breaker D1 a few hundred
milliseconds after the fault occured only if circuit-breakers D2 and D3 did not open.
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Example 2:
b an insulation fault occurs at point A and causes a fault current of 1500 A
b relay no. 1 (threshold at 1200 A) immediately gives the tripping order to circuit-
breaker (A) that has not received a signal from the downstream relays
b instantaneous tripping of D1
reduced.
Discrimination rules between GFP devices
and circuit-breakers implies a GFP device to
be set at 1.5 times that of magnetic
protection or short delay of the Example 1:
downstream circuit-breaker. b
b
instantaneous
b an insulation fault occurs in B and causes a fault current of 1500 A:
v a study concerning tripping curves shows that the 2 relays see the fault current.
But only GFP2 makes its device trip instantaneously
v
time delay Dt of D1.
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Example 2:
b an insulation fault occurs in A and causes a fault current of 2000 A:
v
v
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2.3.1.2.
Example 1:
b
set at 1000 A 15 % and a time delay at 400 ms :
v circuit-breaker D2 has a rating of 100 A that protects distribution circuits. The short
delay setting of D2 is at 10 In i.e. 1000 A 15 %
v an insulation fault occurs at point B causing a fault current Id.
b a study concerning tripping curves shows overlapping around the magnetic
threshold setting value (1000 A i.e. 10 In 15 %) thus a loss of discrimination.
By lowering the short delay threshold to 7 In, discrimination is reached between the
2 protection devices whatever the insulation fault value may be.
Diagram 14b.
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This GFP device is of the Residual sensing type and is to be installed closest to the
protection device as shown in a TN-C system, in each generator set with earthed
exposed conducted parts using a seperate PE:
b upon fault on generator no. 1:
v an earth fault current is established in PE1 Id1 + Id2 due to the output of power
supplies 1 and 2 in the fault
v this current is seen by the GFP1 device that gives the instantaneous
disconnection order for generator 1 (opening of circuit-breaker D1)
v this current is not seen by the GFP2 device. Because of the TN-C system.
with a low threshold (a few amps) ensures correct protection by deenergizing the
motor before severe dammage occurs.
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distribution:
b to lower the voltage
b mix earthing systems
b ensure galvanic insulation between the different applications, etc.
This transformer also allows the discrimination problem between the upstream GFP
device and downstream devices to be overcome. Indeed, fault currents (earth fault)
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current..
electronics correctly calculate the vectorial sum of phases and neutral currents
b the external CT has the same rating as the CT of phase .
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Diagram 17
Note 1: to
Note 2: the location of the measuring CT on the neutral conductor is independent from the type
b
b .
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Diagram 18
A "multisource / multigrounding"
installation must be carefully studied
because the upstream system may be a TN- that are more and more frequent in the electrical distribution (1):
b computer system cut-off power supply (PC, peripherals, etc).
C and the neutral conductor a PEN. b
These loads generate harmonic pollution that contributes to making a strong earth
(1)
phase
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DB125423
Diagram 20
Indeed, given their frequency that is three times higher and their current shift in
modules of 2 /3, only third harmonic and multiples of three currents are added to the
neutral instead of being cancelled. The other orders can be ignored.
Facing this problem, several solutions are possible:
b oversizing the neutral cable
b balancing the loads as much as possible
b connecting a coupled tranformer that blocks third order harmonics current.
The NEC philosophy, which does not foresee protection of the neutral,
recommends oversizing the neutral cable by doubling it.
In a TN-S system, there are no incidences. But caution must be taken so that the TN-S
system does not transform into a TN-C system.
In a TN-C system, the neutral conductor and the PE are the same. The neutral
Examples
Case 1: insulation fault on the neutral conductor
The TN-S system transforms into a TN-C system upon an insulation fault of the
neutral conductor. This fault is not dangerous and so the installation does not need to
be deenergised.
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This is a frequent case especially for carrying out an installation extension. As soon
as two power supplies are coupled with several earthings, the neutral conductors
that are upstream from couplings are transformed into PENs.
Note:
in structures) but:
b neutral conductors upstream from couplings are PENs
b
DB125516
Diagram 21b .
Note:
Neutral
PE
PEN
TN-S system
It does not present any problems if the above methodology is respected.
b Measurement:
a 0 criterion
It is necessary to verify that:
v in a Residual Sensing system, all of the live cables are monitored and that the
toroid on the neutral conductor is correctly positioned (primary current direction,
cabling of the secondary)
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v the neutral current cannot return in the PE because there is only one connection of
the neutral from the transformer to the PE. Radiation of structures in not possible.
Upon fault, the current cannot return via the neutral and returns entirely into the
power supply via the PE.
Due to this:
v GFP devices located on the feeder supply system read the true fault current
v the others that cannot see it remain inactive.
b
v discrimination must be ensured according to the rules in paragraph 2.2.
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Diagram 22 - Single-source.
TN-S system
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Operation Q1 Q2 Q3
Normal N C F O
Replacement R1 O C C
Replacement R2 C O C
C : Closed
O : Open
in paragraph 3.2.1.
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Diagram 24 - Coupling.
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The multisource / one grounding diagram is These systems are not easily constructed nor maintained in the case of extension:
second earthings should be avoided. Only one return path to the source exists:
characterised by a PEN on the incoming
b for natural neutral currents
link(s: b for PE fault currents.
b the diagram normally used is diagram 2
(grounding is symmetrical and performed
at coupling level)
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b
coupling.
Fault management does not require ground Diagram 2 is the only one used in its present state.
fault protection on the coupler.
b load U2 (diagram 1) or U1 (diagram 3) absent
b no Q3 coupling.
The study of these diagrams is characterised by a PEN on the incoming link(s).
Consequently, the incoming circuit-breakers Q1 and Q2 must be of the three-pole
These diagrams are not symmetrical. They type.
are advantageous only when used in source
coupling with a GE as a replacement
source. Once earthing of the neutral has been carried out using a distribution neutral
Conductor, the neutral on supply end protection devices is thus considered to be a
PEN. However, the earthing link is a PE.
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Diagram 26a.
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In normal N operation:
b
b
and the earth circuits)
b
b
b
Implemented GFP devices ensure installation safety because maximum leakage
current for both installations is always limited to 1200 A.
But supply is interrupted because an insulation fault leads to deenergisation of the
entire installation.
For example, a fault on U2 leads to the deenergisation of U1 and U2.
In R1 or R2 replacement operation:
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DB125523
Diagram 27a.
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Diagram 27b.
Since link A1 is a PEN for loads U1 and U2 and link A2 is a neutral for load U2, the
Neutral current measurement can be eliminated in this conductor by coupling the
CTs (see 27b).
Fault currents are only measured by the Q1 measurement CT: no discrimination is
possible between U1 and U2.
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DB125525
Diagram 28a.
a1 and a2 criteria
the power source. The GFP1 (or GFP2) device calculates the vectorial sum of all
Upon fault on U1 (or U2), the current cannot return via the N1 (or N2) neutral. It
returns entirely to the power source via the PE and the PEN1 (or PEN2). For this
reason, the GFP1 (or GFP2) device located on the feeder supply system reads the
true fault current and the GFP2 (or GFP1) device does not see any fault current and
remains inactive
paragraph 2-2.
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Diagram 28b
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The N1 (or N2) functions are not affected by this operation and so as to manage
protection of the 2 uses (U1 + U2), the sum of neutral currents (N1+N2) must be
calculated.
4.1.1.4. Comments
The diagram with symmetrical grounding is used in Anglo-Saxon countries. It calls
for strict compliance with the layout of the PE, neutral and PEN in the main LV
switchboard.
Additional characteristics
b Management of fault currents without measuring CTs on the coupler
b Complete testing of the GFP function possible in the factory: external CTs are
located in the main LV switchboard
b Protection only provided on the part of the installation downstream of the
measuring CTs: a problem if the sources are at a distance.
Note:
The operating chart only has 2 states (normal N or replacement R2). The diagram
Operation Q1 Q2
Normal N C O
Replacement R2 O C
C : Closed
O : Open
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Diagram 29.
Diagram 30a.
In normal N operation
The diagram is the same as the single source diagram (PE and Neutral separate).
There is thus no problem in implementing ground fault protection GFP1 of the RS or
SGR type.
In R2 replacement operation
At Q2, the neutral and the PE are common (PEN). Consequently, use of a ground
fault protection GFP2 of the SGR type with external CT on the PE is the only (simple)
solution to be used.
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DB125529
Diagram 30b.
In Normal N operation
For Q1, the diagram is the same as that of a single source diagram.
In Normal R1 operation
The diagram is similar to a single source diagram.
In Normal R2 operation
PE2 becomes a PEN. A 2nd
relays takes the measurement.
The neutral points on the LV transformers of S1 and S2 power sources are directly
earthed. This earthing can be common to both or separate. A current in the U1 load
earthings is easy to implement.
Diagram 31 -
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For U1 loads, the current in the neutral is weak or non-existant. Currents in paths A
and B are also weak or non-existant. The supply end GFP devices (GFP1 and GFP2)
do not measure any currents. Operation functions correctly. Id, if one looks at U2
loads.
as well. Supply end GFP devices (GFP1 and GFP2) measure a current that,
depending on threshold levels, can cause nuisance tripping. Operation does not
function correctly.
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Diagram 32a
For the GFP1 device, the measured If1 current is less than the true fault current. This
can lead to the non-operation of GFP1 upon dangerous fault.
For the GFP2 device, an If2 current is measured by the supply end GFP device,
even though there is no fault. This can lead to nuisance tripping of the GFP1 device.
Operation does not function correctly.
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Diagram 32b
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metal parts of switchgear that is connected to the earth and can lead to
dysfunctioning of sensitive switchgear.
Three GFP devices of the residual sensing type are installed on protection devices
coupling of the CTs, the incidence of the natural current in the neutral (perceived as a
circulating current) can be eliminated and only the fault current calculated.
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b From the remarks formulated above (see paragraph 4.2.1.), the following can be
deduced:
v I = I N1 + I N2
v primary current in GFP1: I 1 = I N1 + I ph = - I N2
v secondary current of GFP1: i1 = - iN2.
b Likewise, the measurement currents of GFP2 and GFP3:
v secondary current of GFP2 : i2 = iN2
v secondary current of GFP3 : i3 = - iN2.
b Using study 1 and the remarks formulated above (see paragraph 4.2.1.),
the following can be deduced:
v I f = I f1 + I f2
v primary current in GFP1: I 1 = - I N2 + I - I f2 = - I N2 + I f1
v secondary current of GFP1: i1 = - iN2 + if1.
Likewise, the measurement currents of GFP2 and GFP3:
v secondary current of GFP2: i2 = iN2 + if2
v secondary current of GFP3: i3 = - iN2 - if2.
b i.e. at iA, iB and iC level: iA = if, iB = - if and ic = .
Remarks: Both studies show us that it is extremely important to respect the primary
and secondary positioning of the measurement toroids.
Extensively used in the USA, this technique offers many advantages:
b it only implements standard RS GFPs
b it can be used for complex systems with more than 2 sources: in this case coupling
must also be standardised
b it can be used to determine the part of the diagram that is faulty when the coupling
circuit-breaker is closed.
On the other hand, it does not eliminate the neutral circulating currents in the
structures. It can only be used if the risk of harmonic currents in the neutral is small.
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In fact, the encountered problem is mainly due to the fact that there are 2 possible
paths for fault current return and/or neutral current.
In normal operation
Coupling using a 4P switchgear allows the neutral path to be broken. The
multisource system with several earthings is then equivalent to 2 single-source
In R1 and R2 operation
DB125533
Diagram 34.
This technique is used to correctly and simply manage multisource diagrams with
several earthings, i.e.:
b GFP1 and GFP2, RS or SGR standards
b GFP3 (on coupling), RS standard not necessary, but enables management in R1
(or R2) operation of the fault on load U1 or U2.
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The methodology, especially 331 p. 22, must be followed:
b measurement:
v physical mounting of CTs and connection of CT secondaries according to the rules
of the trade
v do not forget the current measurement in the neutral conductor.
b earthing system.
The system must be of the TN-S type.
b availability:
Discrimination between upstream GFP devices must be ensured with:
v downstream GFP devices
v downstream short delay circuit-breakers..
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DB125536
System 1 System 2 System 3
Only useful in source coupling Accessible neutral Only useful in source coupling
conductors and PE for
GE GE.
exteranl CT on the neutral
external CT on the PE
Figure 35.
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The table below indicates the possible GFP choices depending on the system.
3P 4P 3P 4P 3P 4P 3P 4P
Key:
b required or highly recommended
v possible
b forbidden or strongly disrecommended.
Advantages Disadvantages
Residual Sensing b CT of each phase and neutral built-into the circuit- b Tolerance in measurements (only low sensitivity
with 4P circuit-breaker breaker (standard product) > 100 A)
(CT on built in Neutral)
b Manufacturer Guarantee b Protects only the downstream of the circuit-breaker
b Assembled by the panel builder (can be factory
tested)
b Safe thanks to its own current supply
b Can be installed on incomers or outgoers
b Assembled by the panel builder (can be factory b Tolerance in measurements (only LS > 100 A)
(CT on external Neutral) tested) b Neutral current measurement cannot be forgotten
b Can be applied to different systems: a neutral b The CT is not built into the circuit-breaker =
can be used separately from the circuit-breaker
b Safe thanks to its own current supply b Protects only the downstream of the circuit-breaker
b Can be installed on incomers or outgoers
Source Ground Return b Can be applied to different systems: a PE conductor b The CT is not built into the circuit-breaker
can be used separately from the circuit-breaker b Requires access to the transformer
b Safe thanks to its own current supply (factory testing not possible)
b Can be added after installation b Cannot be installed on sub-distributed outgoers
Zero Sequence (5) ZS b Can detect weak current values (< 50 A) b Requires an auxiliary source
b Uses autonomous relays b
conductors
b Toroid saturation problem (solutions limited to 300 A)
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7
Implementation in the installation 48
0
Study of ZSI discrimination 53
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DB125461
The Micrologic 6.0 A/P/H trip units are optionally equipped with ground fault
protection. A ZSI terminal block allows several control units to be linked to obtain
GFP total discrimination without time delay tripping.
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Functions
"Ground Fault" protection of the "residual" type or the "Source Ground
Return" type
Threshold setting A B C D E F G H J
by switch In y 400 A Ig = In x 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
accuracy: 10 % 400 A < In < 1200 A Ig = In x ... 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
In u 1200 A Ig = 500 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
Time delay (th)
Settings With I 2t ON 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
With I 2t OFF 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Maximum overcurrent time without tripping (ms) 20 80 140 230 350
Maximum breaking time (ms) 80 140 230 350 500
Indication of fault type (F) including ground fault by LED on the front panel
Fault indication contact including ground fault output by dry contact
Logic discrimination (Z) by opto-electronic contact
External supply by AD module( (1)
(1) This module is necessary to supply the indication (but not necessary to supply the protection).
Note:
the
he external supply module AD and battery module BAT, identical for Masterpact NT/NW,
.
Cabling precautions:
b shielded cable with 2 twisted pairs
b shielding connected to GND on one end only
b maximum length 5 meters
b cable cross-sectional area to 0.4 to 1.5 mm2.
b recommended cable: Belden 9552 or equivalent
b the external CT rating may be compatible with the circuit breaker normal rating:
NT06 to NT16: CT 400/1600
NW08 to NW20: CT 400/2000
NW25 to NW40: CT 1000/4000
NW40b to NW63: CT 2000/6300.
parallel.
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DB125537
DB125451
NT NW
400/2000 34035
1000/4000 34035
2000/6300 48182
Wathever the Masterpact feeding type, by open or bottom side, the power
connection and the terminal connection of external CT are compulsary the same of
those phases CT ones.
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DB125454
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DB117311
Cabling protections:
b unshielded cable with 1 twisted pair
b shielding connected to GND on one end only
b maximum length 150 meters
b Cable cross-sectional area to 0.4 to 1.5 mm2
b Recommended cable: Belden 9552 or equivalent
b Terminals 5 and 6 are exclusives:
v the terminal 5 for Masterpact NW08 to 40
v the terminal 6 for Masterpect NW40b to 63.
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Micrologic 6.0 A.
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Functions
"Ground Fault" protection of the "residual" type or the "Source Ground
Return" type
Threshold setting A B C D E F G H J
by switch In y 400 A Ig = In x 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
accuracy: 10 % 400 A < In < 1200 A Ig = In x ... 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
In u 1200 A Ig = 500 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
Time delay (th)
With I 2t ON 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Settings
With I 2t OFF 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Maximum overcurrent time without tripping (ms) 20 80 140 230 350
Maximum breaking time (ms) 80 140 230 350 500
Indication of fault type (F) including ground fault by LED on the front panel
Fault indication contact including ground fault output by dry contact
Logic discrimination (Z) by opto-electronic contact
On SD or ground fault
External supply by AD module( (1)
(1) This module is necessary to supply the indication (but not necessary to supply the protection).
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Note:
the external supply module AD and battery module BAT, identical for Masterpact NT/NW,
.
Cabling precautions:
b shielded cable with 2 twisted pairs
b shielding connected to GND on one end only
b maximum length 5 meters
b cable cross-sectional area to 0.4 to 1.5 mm2
b recommended cable: Belden 9552 or equivalent
b the external CT rating may be compatible with the circuit breaker normal rating:
v NS630b to NS1600: TC 400/1600
v NS1600b to NS2000: TC 400/2000
v NS2500 to NS3200: TC 1000/4000.
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Wathever the Masterpact feeding type, by open or bottom side, the power
connection and the terminal connection of external CT are compulsary the same of
those phases CT ones.
NS
400/2000
1000/3200
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Cabling precautions:
b unshielded cable with 1 twisted pair
b shielding connected to GND on one end only
b maximum length 150 meters
b cable cross-sectional area to 0.4 to 1.5 mm2
b recommended cable: Belden 9552 or equivalent
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b Fault 2:
circuit breakers A and B detect the fault. Circuit breaker A receives a signal from B
and remains closed for the full duration of its tripping delay set to 0.3. Circuit breaker
B does not receive a signal from downstream and opens immediately, in spite of its
tripping delay set to 0.2.
Note:
the maximum.
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b Power supply:
110/130, 200/240, 380/415 V AC (+10 % -15 %), consumption 10 VA
24/30, 48/60, 100/125 V DC (+20 % -20 %),
consumption 10 W.
b Output voltage:
24 V DC, power delivered: 5W/5VA.
b Ripple < 5 %
b Classe 2 isolation
b A Battery module makes it possible to use the display even if the power supply to
the Micrologic control unit is interrupted.
b the cable length from the AD module to the trip unit must not be longer than 10 m.
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24/30 V DC 54440
48/60 V DC 54441
125 V DC 54442
110 V AC 54443
220 V AC 54444
380 V AC 54445
Module BAT 24 V DC
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Technical data and settings
The protection provided is of the Zero sequence or Source Ground Return type. The
Functions
044322
Toroids
Toroids Type A (mm) (mm) Type E (mm)
042598
Ground fault protection by Vigirex and associated toroid controls the breaking device
tripping coil: circuit-breaker or switch controlled.
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Residual sensing 4P4D circuit breaker + Micrologic 6.0 A/P/H Micrologic 6.0 A Micrologic 6.0 A Micrologic 6.3 Micrologic 6.2
Current limit 1200 A (max.*) From 0,2 In to In From 0,2 In to In
10 %
to the rating)
Time delay Inst to 0,4 s (I2t On ot Off) Inst. to 0,4 s Inst. to 0,4 s
TCE
3P3D, 4P3D
Micrologic 6.0 A/P/H Micrologic 6.0 A Micrologic 6.0 A Micrologic 6.3 Micrologic 6.2
circuit breaker +
Current limit 1200 A (max.*)
10 %
to the rating)
Time delay Inst to 0,4 s (I2t On ou Off)
(1) (2)
TCE
Source Ground 4P4D, 3P3D, 4P3D no no
Return Micrologic 6.0 A/P/H Micrologic 6.0 A Micrologic 6.0 A
circuit breaker + only by external relay Vigirex
Current limit
1200 A
10 %
to the rating)
Time delay Inst to 0,4 s (I2t On ou Off)
TCW(3) + MDGF
Zero Sequence 4P4D, 3P3D, 4P3D uonly 4P4D+ internal Vigi or
Micrologic 6.0 A/P/H Micrologic 6.0 A Micrologic 6.0 A
circuit breaker + external relay Vigirex
Current limit 0,5 to 30 A 300 mA to 30 A 30 mA to 3 A
+0-20 %
Time delay 600 to 800 ms Inst. to 0,3 s Inst. to 0,3 s
TCE External Internal Internal
Source Ground 3P3D, 4P3D, 4P4D circuit breaker + Vigirex relay + external
Return ou
Zero Sequence Current limit 30 mA to 250 A 30 mA to 250 A 30 mA to 250 A 30 mA to 250 A 30 mA to 250 A
Toroids 30 to 300 mm
By pilot wire No
(3)
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and
b The incoming circuit-breakers are four-pole:
v this is compulsory (1) as both sources are grounded (multisources / multiple
groundings). Four-pole breaking eliminates circulation of natural currents via the PE
conductor, thus easily guaranteeing a ground fault protection free of malfunctions
v the coupling circuit-breaker b can be three-pole or four-pole (1).
(1)
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Implementation examples
Example 2:
The discrimination rules applied to Masterpact NW32 and Compact NS800
Note:
y
Note:
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Principle
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b time delay: the staging rules of the time delays of time discrimination must be
applied,
b thresholds: there are no threshold rules to be applied, but it is necessary to respect
the natural staging of the ratings of the protection devices (IcrD1 u IcrD2 u IcrD3).
Note:
Principle
The logic discrimination function is activated by transmission of information on the
pilot wire:
b ZSI input:
v low level (no faults downstream):
the protection function is on standby with a reduced time delay (y 0.1 s),
v high level (presence of faults downstream): the protection function in question
moves to the time delay status set on the device,
b ZSI output:
v low level: the circuit-breaker does not detect any faults and sends no orders,
v high level: the circuit-breaker detects a fault and sends an order.
Operation
Chronogram
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Masterpact settings
Time delay Threshold
index .4 < 1200 A
b index .2 < 1200 A (1)
(1)
The downstream Masterpact b also has input ZSI shunted (ZSI input at "1");
consequently it keeps the time delay set in local (index .2) in order to guarantee time
discrimination to the circuit-breakers placed downstream.
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The pilot wire connects the Masterpact in cascade form. The attached chronogram
shows implementation of the ZSI discrimination between the 2 circuit-breakers.
b Case 1
When a fault occurs in A, the 2 circuit-breakers detect it. The Masterpact sends an
order (ZSI output moves to the high level) to the ZSI input of the Masterpact . The
time delay of Masterpact moves to its natural time delay index .4.
Masterpact trips after its time delay (index .2) and eliminates the fault.
b Case 2
The fault is located in B. Masterpact receives no ZSI information (input at low
level). It detects the fault and eliminates it after its ZSI mini time delay of 0,1 s.
The constraints on the busbar are considerably fewer than for implementation of
conventional time discrimination.
b Case 3
In event of an anomaly on circuit-breaker ,protection is provided by the upstream
Masterpact:
v in 0.1 s if the downstream circuit-breaker has not detected the fault,
v at the natural time delay of the upstream Masterpact (0.4 s for our example) if
there is an anomaly of the downstream circuit-breaker (the most unfavourable case).
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b length: 3000 m
b conductor type: twisted
b number of devices: 3 upstream devices + 10 downstream devices.
Analysis of operation.
The Masterpact are connected according to their position in the installation:
b Masterpact and : index .4
b Masterpact a : index .3
b Masterpact and : index .2.
The Masterpact and haves their ZSI input shunted (ZSI input at the high level).
b Normal N operation.
An insulation fault occurs downstream of the Masterpact .
v the Masterpact :
- detects the fault,
- sends a message to the upstream of the Masterpact , and a,
- does not receive any information
v the Masterpact and a receive the information but do not detect the fault; they
are not concerned
v the Masterpact receives the information and detects the fault: it moves to the
standby position with a time delay at index 0.4
v the Masterpact eliminates the fault after the time delay index .2 and the system
returns to its normal status.
b Replacement R2 operation.
The Masterpact is open, the Masterpacts and a are closed; an insulation
fault occurs downstream of Masterpact :
v the Masterpact :
- detects the fault,
- sends a message to the upstream to Masterpact , and a,
- does not receive any information
v the Masterpact receives the information but is not in operation; it is not
concerned
v the Masterpact and a receive the information and "see" the fault; they move
to the standby position with a time delay at index 0.4 for and index 0.3 for a
v the Masterpact eliminates the fault after the time delay 0.1 and the system
returns to its normal status.
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