First revision VM130.EN002 Added ordering code 1.1. Relay features The combined overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP 130 is a non-directional current measuring protection relay for over- current, short-circuit and earth-fault protection. It features the following protection functions: • Three overcurrent stages •...
Operation and Configuration User interface 2.1. General The VAMP 130 relay can be controlled in two ways: • Locally with the push-buttons on the relay front panel • Locally with a PC connected to the serial port on the relay front panel 2.2.
VAMP 130 Operation and Configuration 2.2.1. Display The VAMP 130 relay is provided with a clear 10 character alphanumerical LED display, which normally shows a scrolling text. Use the SERVICE/Setup/Bright menu to set the brightness of the display. The display is dimmed after a preset time.
Relay operation indicators: Power on auxiliary voltage indicator Error self-supervision fault, the self-supervision output relay operates in parallel with the indicator Alarm starting of protection stage Trip tripping of protection stage Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
5. Push LEFT for at least 2 s to exit from the setting state of a parameter without changing the setting value or, 6. Push ENTER to confirm and store the parameter setting. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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VAMP 130 Overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP Ltd Operation and Configuration SUBMENUS Figure 3.1-1 The principle of the menu structure and navigation in the menus. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
VAMP 130 IL1=98A IL2=96A IL3=97A Io=0A MEASURES IL SETTING Io SETTING CBFP Set EVENTS ENABLE SCALING STATUS DOUT BLOCKING RECORDER SERVICE mainmenu_130.cdr Figure 3.1.1-1 Main menu of the VAMP 130 relay. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
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 relay. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
2. Push the RIGHT key once, the displays shows Count: x, where x = the number of recorded events 3. Push the DOWN key once, the display shows the ClrEv text. The event register can now be reset. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
2. Move to the SERVICE level of the main menu. 3. Push the RIGHT key once to move to the submenu Relays 4. Push the RIGHT key once to move to the output relays’ force setting parameter Force: Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
If parameters requiring a 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. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
The scroll speed of the text in the display can be adjusted in the SERVICE/Setup/ScrolDelay: menu. 4.7. Setting date and time Date, time and style is set in the SERVICE/Setup/Date, Time and Style menus. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
SCALING of the main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT key to move one step to the right, the text CTprim: 100 A appears in the display. Use the DOWN key to select the CTsec. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
VAMP Ltd Overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP 130 Operation and Configuration RESET • Reset the software of the VAMP 130 relay and reset latches (Reset and Latch) NOTE! Disabling a protection function will remove the item from the menu. 5.3.
Remote release of latches using digital input (RemRel) • Selection to event register (OnEvent and OffEvent) 5.9. Service menu SERVICE Via the submenus of the Service menu the following functions can be read and set: Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
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Setup of screen scroll delay (ScrlDelay) • Changing of password (ChgPwd) • Changing of date, time and date style (Date, Time, Style) DeviceInfo • Serial number of the device (SerN) • Software version (Prgver) VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
VX 003-3. 6.1.1. Using the VAMPSET program See separate user’s manual for the VAMPSET software, VMV.EN0xx. If the VAMPSET software is not available please download it from www.vamp.fi. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
The scaling is done in the software block of the measured signals, Figure 7.1.1-1. Thus the scaling affects all the protection functions. Figure 7.1.1-1 Principle for scaling the measured values of the VAMP 130 relay. 3. Activation of the desired protection functions, ENABLE menu, see Chapter 5.2.
Given within the parenthesis are the configuration menus where the settings are done. Transforming ratios of measurement transformers Current transformer (CT) CTprim 600 A (SCALING) CTsec CToprim 100 A Residual current transformer (CTo) CTosec (SCALING) Ioinp Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
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DOUT menu, see Chapter 5.5. In the example, relay T1 is programmed to open the circuit breaker with a trip signal (for example I>>) selected in the DOUT menu. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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VAMP 130 Overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP Ltd Operation and Configuration Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
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5.1. Connections ..............36 5.1.1. Measuring circuitry ..........36 5.1.2. Auxiliary voltage ............. 36 5.1.3. Digital input.............. 36 5.1.4. Trip contacts (T1 and T2)........37 5.1.5. Alarm contacts (A1...A3) and IF ......37 VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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5.3.3. Second harmonic function ........41 5.4. Disturbance Recorder (DR) ..........41 6. Construction .................42 6.1. Dimensional drawing............42 6.2. Panel mounting ..............43 6.3. Semi-flush mounting............43 7. Order information..............46 8. Reference information ............47 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
1.1. Application The versatile basic protection functions render the overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP 130 an ideal protection relay for power plants and substations as well as for industry, marine and off-shore applications. The modern technology in association with an extensive self- supervision system and a reliable construction ensures an extremely high availability for the VAMP 130 protection relay.
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40 - 265 V dc/ac, optionally 24 V dc. Built-in disturbance recorder for evaluating primary and secondary, as well as neutral currents of the protected object. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
2.1. Principles of the numerical protection technique The VAMP 130 relay is designed using numerical technology. This means that all signal filtering, protection and control functions are made by digital processing. The numerical technology used in the relay is primarily based...
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Figure 2.1-2 Block diagram of a software based function. 1VISLOHKO & Start > Event & register Blocking Trip Event & register Delay Setting Enable event I>s Figure 2.1-3 Block diagram of a single-phase protection function. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
Setting done in xIn Curve Operation charact./ definite time (I>) NI, VI Operation charact./ inverse time (I>) EI, LTI t>, t>>, Operation time t>>> Time multiplier at inverse time (I>) VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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2. The fastes possible operating time is about 60 ms at inverse time characteristic according to curve types VI and EI. Figure 2.2.1-2 Block diagram of the three-phase overcurrent stage I>>. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
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VAMP Ltd Overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP 130 Technical Description Figure 2.2.1-3 Normal Inverse (IEC 60255-3) characteristic. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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VAMP 130 Overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP Ltd Technical Description Figure 2.2.1-4 Very Inverse (IEC 60255-3) characteristic. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
5 A and 1 A, software selection. The earth-fault unit measures the fundamental frequency component Io. In the VAMP 130 relay this means that the degree of attenuation of the third harmonic is at least 60 dB, which contributes to the extremely high accuracy of the earth- fault protection.
The phase unbalance protection operates with definite time characteristic and it is mainly used for signalling. The setting of the phase unbalance protection is performed in the menu called IL SETTING/I2> Set. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
RMS value of three measured phase currents natural logarithm preload current (corresponds to the heating level reached) factor for allowed continuous overload rated current Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
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In Alarm Start level set value Heating time constant tau ( ) Fixed value tau2 ( ) x In Cooling time constant Recorded SCntr Start counter (Start) reading VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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TCntr Trip counter (Trip) reading Pre-Flt Pre-fault current Flt current Fault current Flt temp. Fault temperature Edly Elapsed time as compared to the set operate time, 100% = tripping Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
IL1rms, IL2rms, IL3rms, Ilrms 2.4. Output relay and blocking functions In the VAMP 130 relay all start and trip signals of the protection stages can be freely routed to the output relays and operation indicators according to the requirements of the application.
(DI) and digital outputs (DO). The digital inputs include also the Arc light information (S1, S2 and Arc binary input BI). The digital outputs include the Arc binary output information (BO). VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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Maximum size of recordings Recorder Links Connected links links AddLink Add links ClrLnks Clear links Recorded Status Status of the recorder values Time Status of the pre-triggering status ReadyRec Number of ready records Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
This means that the IF relay contact is closed, when there is an internal fault or there is no auxiliary power supply. If the relay is fully operational with the auxiliary power supply, the IF contact is on the open position. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
Disturbance Recorder kuvax9 Figure 3.1-1 Three-phase overcurrent protection and earth-fault protection of an overhead line feeder. The earth-fault current is measured with a residual current connection of the current transformers. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
The binary input of the relay is used for collecting contact alarm signals from, e.g. the distribution transformer Buchholz relay (gas relay) and/or oil level supervision device or the oil temperature alarm contact. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
Measurement functions Phase currents, residual current, ILmax Disturbance Recorder kuvax4 Figure 3.3-1 The VAMP 130 relay used for overcurrent and earth-fault protection of the HV side of a power transformer. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
ILmax Disturbance Recorder Figure 3.4-1 When the circuit-breaker failure protection is used it is configured to control the output relay T2, which usually controls the following upstreams circuit breaker. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
Figure 3.5-1 When current transformers are available on only two phases, the three-phase overcurent protection can be carried out by connecting the current transformers as shown in the above figure. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
The user may also configure a dedicated digital input event text, e.g. "TRIP CIRCUIT FAILURE", to be displayed on the local display of the protective relay whenever there is a trip circuit failure. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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Figure 3.6-1 Trip circuit supervision when the circuit breaker is closed. The supervised circuitry in this CB position is marked with an extra parallel line. The digital input is in active state. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
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CB position is marked with an extra parallel line. The resistor device VR10CB offers an active input state for the digital input although the open coil auxiliary contact is open. VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
Technical Description Connections vamp130takapan Figure 2.4.2-1 Connections on the rear panel of the VAMP 130 relay. The VAMP 130 relay is connected to the protected object through the following measuring and control connections: Phase currents IL1, IL2 and IL3 (terminals X1: 1-6)
+ = X1:11 and - = X1:12. 4.3. Output relays The VAMP 130 relay is equipped with five configurable output relays and a separate output relay for the self-supervision system Trip relays T1 and T2 (terminals X2: 19 - 20 and 16 - 17)
<= 6% near the limits of the voltage range Max. permitted interruption time < 50 ms (110 V dc) 5.1.3. Digital input Number of inputs External control voltage 18 - 265 V ac/dc Burden < 2 mA Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
< 90% (30 days per year, no condensation permitted) 5.2.5. Casing Degree of protection (IEC 60529) IP20 Dimensions (W x H x D) 99 x 155 x 225 mm Weight 2.3 kg Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
- Operate time ±1% or ±30 ms This is the instantaneous time i.e. the minimum total operational time including the fault detection time and operation time of the trip contacts. Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316 VM130.EN003...
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 VM130.EN003 Vamp 24h support phone : +358 (0)40 573 6316...
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