Protection

and control

VIP300

Technical manual
 contents
1. presentation of the VIP300............................................................... 3
2. use and settings ............................................................................... 4
3. choice of sensors and operating ranges .......................................... 9
4. connection scheme .......................................................................... 10
5. assembly .......................................................................................... 11
6. IDMT tripping curves ........................................................................ 13
7. technical characteristics ................................................................... 17
8. testing of the VIP300 and use of the VAP6 ...................................... 20

2 technical manual VIP300

1. presentation of the VIP300
self-powered protective relay
n The VIP300 relay is designed for
use in distribution networks. It may be
Mitop used as MV/LV transformer
protection, protection at the incoming
point of industrial installations, and
also as branch feeder protection.
VIP300 n The VIP300 provides protection
against phase-to-phase faults and
earth faults. The choice of tripping
curves and the multiple settings allow
it to be used in a wide variety of
discrimination plans.
- simplified wiring scheme - The VIP300 is a self-powered relay,
energized by the current sensors; it
does not require any auxiliary source.
It actuates a Mitop release.
t
phase protection
The phase protection has two
separately adjustable settings:
n the low setting may be chosen with
definite time or IDMT. The IDMT
t>
curves are in compliance with the IEC
255-3 standard. They are of the
standard inverse, very inverse and
extremely inverse types.
t>> The low setting may also be used
with the RI curve.
1,2Is 10Is I>> I n the high setting is of the definite
time type.
- phase or earth fault curves -
earth protection
The earth fault protection operates by
residual current measurement: it uses
the sum of the sensor secondary
currents.
Like phase protection, earth
protection has two separately
adjustable settings.
LL and LH models
There are two models of the VIP300:
VIP300LL and VIP300LH, They differ
with respect to :
n operating range.
Refer to the chapter entitled "choice
of sensors and operating ranges".
n the VIP300LH has a table for
setting "equivalent time multiplier"
conversion on the front.
technical manual VIP300
sensors
In order for the specified
performances to be obtained, the
VIP300 relay must be used with the
following current transformers:
n CRa and CRb sensors:
(for RM6s 1998 and later).
n CSa and CSb sensors of the SFset
circuit breaker. The CSa and CSb
sensors have the same number of
secondary turns as the CRa and CRb
sensors respectively.
n 200/1 and 800/1 sensors of the
Ringmaster:
description
n The VIP300 relay is mounted in a
polycarbonate injected casing which
protects it against dripping water and
dusty environments.
The front is protected by a
transparent cover fitted with a sealing
joint. The cover may be lead-sealed
to prohibit access to the settings.
n Rotating selector switches are
used for setting. The phase setting
current and earth fault setting current
are set in amperes. This means that
the scale on the front must be
adapted to suit the sensor used. This
is done by positioning a "setting scale
label" on the relay at the time of
assembly.
n Connections are made on the back
using fast-on clips.
indication
Two indicators indicate the origin of
tripping (phase or earth). They stay in
position after a break in the relay
power supply.
Two LEDs (phase and earth) indicate
that the low setting has been overrun
and that the time delay is running.
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 2. use and settings

front view
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

phase VIP 300

overcurrent sensors:
I> DT only I>>
CRa 51007003F0
VI EI 1.8 2.1 9 12
SI 1.5 2.4 6 15 EI, VI, SI
VIP300LL range: x 1
I> RI off 1.2 2.7 4 20 DT
DT 1 3 3 off
curve selection (x Is) (x Is)
Is f
21 24 28 RI
trip 32
18 0.2 0,4
0.15 0.2
b 15 36
40
0.1 0.3
x 10
0.1
0.05
0,6
0,9
t>
12 0.07 0.4
10
a 50
45
0.05 0.6
x1
0.03 1.5 t>>
(sec)
(A) t> t>> (sec)
Is 1.2Is I> 10Is I>>
reset
c minimum operating
phase current : 10A Io> DT only
Io>>
VI EI 1.8 2.1 9 12
d SI 1.5 2.4 6 15
RI off 1.2 2.7 4 20
trip DT 1 3 3 off

curve selection (x Ios) (x Ios)

Ios12
8 16
6 20 0.15 0.2 0.2 0,4
Io> 4 25 0.1 0.3
2 30 0.07 0.4 x 10
0.1 0,6 e
1 0.05 0,9
40 35 x1
0.05 0.6
(sec) 0.03 1.5
(A) (sec)
earth fault to> to>> VAP6 test plug

- front panel -

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

phase protection earth protection other functions

1. phase setting zone 11. earth setting zone a. setting scale label
2. setting overrun indicator 12. setting overrun indicator b. sensor and range information
3. phase trip indicator 13. earth trip indicator c. indicator reset
4. phase setting current Is 14. earth setting current Ios d. minimum operating current
5. choice of low setting curve type 15. choice of low setting curve type e. VAP6 test plug
6. low setting I> 16. low setting Io> f. VIP300LL: tripping curves
7. low setting time delay t> 17. low setting time delay to> VIP300LH: table for « equivalent
8. multiplying factor (low setting) 18. multiplying factor (low setting) time multiplier » conversion.
9. high setting I>> 19. high setting Io>>
10. high setting time delay t>> 20. high setting time delay to>>

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2. use and settings (cont’d)

tripping curves settings

5 phase protection setting
low setting
The numbers indicated on the curves
SI, VI, EI, RI
opposite are those of the phase
protection setting switches (refer to
the diagram of the front view).

Set:
n setting current Is (4)
n type of low setting I> curve (5)
IDMT: RI, SI, VI, EI
definite time: DT
n low setting I> (6)
This setting is only active if the low
setting curve chosen is of the definite
time DT type (fig 2). For the other
8 choices, SI, VI, EI, RI (fig 1), the
t> 7
selector switch is disabled.
n low setting time delay t> (7) and (8)
n high setting I>> (9)
n high setting time delay t>> (10)

9
earth protection setting
The principle is the same as for
phase protection.
t>> 10
Set:
n setting current Ios (14)
n type of low setting Io> curve (15)
Is 1,2 Is 10 Is I>>
IDMT: RI, SI, VI, EI
definite time: DT
4 fig 1: phase setting : IDMT low threshold
n low setting Io> (16)
This setting is only active if the low
setting curve chosen is of the definite
time DT type. For the other choices,
SI, VI, EI, RI, the selector switch is
disabled.
low setting 5 n low setting time delay to> (17) and
DT (18)
6
n high setting Io>> (19)
n high setting time delay to>> (20)
8
t> 7

operation
The high and low settings operate
9 separately. The tripping order results
from the "logical OR" between the
two settings.
t>> 10

Is 1,2 Is I> I>>

4 fig 2: phase setting: definite time low threshold

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 2. use and settings (cont’d)

phase protection
1. phase protection setting
zone
All the information concerning phase
protection is grouped together in the
dark zone of the upper half of the
front face.
2. setting overrun indicator
When the red indicator blinks, it
means that the phase protection low
setting time delay is running. When
this is the case, if the current does
not decrease, the relay will trip.
n for IDMT curves (SI, VI, EI), the
LED lights up when the current is
greater than 1.2 times the setting
current Is.
n for the IDMT curve (RI), it lights up
when the current is greater than the
Is setting.
n for the definite time curve DT, it
lights up when the low setting is
overrun.
F also refer to "indicator reset
button".
6. choice of low setting I>
The setting is a multiple of the setting
current. It is only active for definite
time settings (selector switch 5 set to
DT).
If the tripping curve is selected with
IDMT (selector switch 5 set to RI, SI,
VI, EI), the selector switch has no
effect.
7. setting of low setting time
delay t>.
n If the tripping curve is of the
definite time (DT) type, the selector
switch sets the low setting time delay.
n If the curve is of the IDMT type (RI,
SI, VI, EI), the value displayed is the
tripping time for a phase current
equal to 10 times the setting current.
8. low setting time delay
multiplying factor.
In the x10 position, the time delay
displayed on selector switch 7 is
multiplied by 10.

3. trip indicator 9. setting of high setting I>>.

It is normally black and turns yellow The high setting is chosen as a
to indicate that the phase protection multiple of the setting current.
has given a tripping order. It stays in In the "off" position, the high setting is
the same status, even when the relay disabled.
is no longer energized.
10. setting of high setting time
4. choice of setting current Is delay t>>.
The setting current setting range
The time delay is set directly in
depends on the sensor and range
seconds.
used: the selector switch scale
should be adapted to suit the sensor
and range using the setting scale
label.
F also refer to "choice of sensors
and operating ranges" chapter.

5. choice of type of low setting

curve
DT: definite time
SI: inverse time
VI: very inverse time
EI: extremely inverse time
RI: specific curve
off: low setting is disabled.

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2. use and settings (cont’d)
earth protection
The setting principle is the same as
for phase protection.
11. earth protection setting
zone
The earth protection settings are
grouped together in the dark zone of
the lower half of the front face.
12. setting overrun indicator
When this indicator blinks, it means
that the earth protection low setting
time delay is running. When this is
the case, if the current does not
decrease, the relay will trip.
n for IDMT curves (SI, VI, EI), the
LED lights up when the current is
greater than 1.2 times the setting
current Ios.
n for the IDMT curve (RI), it lights up
when the current is greater than the
Ios setting.
n for the definite time curve DT, it
lights up when the low setting is
overrun.
F for the cases above, the LED only
lights up when a phase current is
greater than the minimum operating
current.
F also refer to "indicator reset
button".
13. trip indicator
It is normally black and turns yellow
to indicate that the phase protection
has given a tripping order. It stays in
the same status, even when the relay
is no longer energized.
14. choice of setting current Ios
This is the maximum residual current
that can flow in the network without
the protection being triggered.
The Ios current setting range
depends on the sensor and range
used: the selector switch scale
should be adapted to suit the sensor
and range using the setting scale
label.
F also refer to "choice of sensors
and operating ranges" chapter.
technical manual VIP300
15. choice of type of low setting
curve
DT: definite time
SI: inverse time
VI: very inverse time
EI: extremely inverse time
RI: specific curve
off: low setting is disabled.
16. choice of low setting Io>
The setting is a multiple of the setting
current. It is only active for definite
time settings (selector switch 15 set
to DT).
If the tripping curve is selected with
IDMT (selector switch 15 set to RI, SI,
VI, EI), the selector switch has no
effect.
17. setting of low setting time
delay to>.
n If the tripping curve is of the
definite time (DT) type, the selector
switch sets the low setting time delay
n If the curve is of the IDMT type (RI,
SI, VI, EI), the value displayed is the
tripping time for an earth current
equal to 10 times the setting current.
18. low setting time delay
multiplying factor.
In the x10 position, the time delay
displayed on selector switch 17 is
multiplied by 10.
9. setting of high setting Io>>.
The high setting is chosen as a
multiple of the setting current Ios.
In the "off" position, the high setting is
disabled.
10. setting of high setting time
delay t>>.
The time delay is set directly in
seconds.
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 2. use and settings (cont’d)

other functions a. setting scale label d. minimum operating current

n it should be mounted on the The minimum operating current is the
VIP300 when it is assembled on the phase current required for the relay to
circuit breaker. The label indicates be energized and operational. It is
the scales for the phase setting printed on each setting scale label.
recto verso current and earth protection setting The value given on the setting scale
sensors:
current. It is inserted, from the top, label is the single-phase rms
sensors:
CRb 51007004F0 CRb 51007004F0 behind the transparent part of the minimum operating current.
VIP300LL range: x 1 VIP300LL range: x 4 front face. The minimum operating current is
n each VIP300 comes with a set of always the lowest setting current
labels. Install the label that matches: setting.
Is Is - the type of sensor used
131 150 175 525 600 700
112 200 450 800
- the VIP300 model F note regarding minimum
94 225 375 900
- the range used operating current:
75 250 300 1000 n each setting scale label matches a The VIP300 does not operate below
62 312 281 250 1250 1125 sensor and is printed on both sides the minimum operating current level.
(A) (A) for each of the 2 ranges. The label As a result, if the earth protections
minimum operating minimum operating
may therefore be turned around if the are set below the minimum operating
phase current : 62A phase current:250A VIP300 range is changed during the current, they will only take effect
service life of the installation. when there is phase current greater
F also refer to "assembly" chapter. than or equal to the minimum
Ios 75 Ios 300 400 operating current.
37
50 100
150
200
500
b. sensor and range indication
125
25 156 100 625 The text is printed on the setting e. VAP6 test plug
12.5 187 50 750 scale label. The test plug is exclusively designed
6.2 218 25 1000 875
250 When the label is installed in the slot, for connection of the VAP6 which is
(A) (A) the text is hidden by an opaque zone. used for fast, simplified relay testing.
It is not visible to the user. The operation may be carried out
while the relay is operating since the
- setting scale label -
c. indicator reset button VAP6 and VIP300 provide the
The button is accessible when the possibility of testing with inhibition of
transparent cover is closed. When circuit breaker tripping.
the button is pressed, 2 actions are F also refer to the "testing of the
triggered: VIP300 and use of the VAP6"
n it resets (black position) the 2 chapter.
phase and earth trip indicators. When
the relay is no longer energized, it is
still possible to reset the indicators for
about 48 hours. After that time, they
may be reset after the VAP6 is
plugged in.
n it triggers the lighting up of the 2
red LEDs (about 3 sec). This
indicates that:
- the relay is energized. The indicator
lights up when the current is greater
than the minimum operating current.
- relay self-testing results are OK.
If one of the two conditions is not
- how to install the setting scale label - met, the indicators do not light up. - testing of the VIP300 using the VAP6 -
This function may be used to carry
out a basic relay operation test.

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3. choice of sensors and operating ranges

selection principle sensors range

Choose the sensor to be used and
the VIP300 connection range in
accordance with the desired
operating range. Refer to the charts
below.
The VIP300 should be used with the The VIP300 relay contains input
specified sensors. The relay/sensor transformers that have an
assembly must be used together in intermediary tap on the primary
order to comply with the winding. Each tap corresponds to a
characteristics, in particular: rating with a different operating range.
- operation across the range
- response time VIP300LL model ranges:
- accuracy - X1
- short-circuit current behaviour - X4
It is compulsory for the 3 sensors to VIP300LH model ranges:
be of the same type. - X2
- X4
sensors specified for VIP300LL:
- CRa 200/1 51007003F0 (1)
- CRb 1250/1 51007004F0 (1)

sensors specified for

VIP300LH:
- Ringmaster 200/1 4509996A0
- Ringmaster 800/1 4509169A0

(1): for RM6 model 98 and higher.

VIP300LL model operating ranges

10 50 1k
range x1
CRa 40 200 4k
range x4

62,5 312 6,25K

range x1
CRb 250 1,25K 25K
range x4

10 20 30 60 100 200 300 600 1k 2k 3k 6k 10k 20K Amps

VIP300LH model operating ranges

20 100 2k
range x2
Ringmaster 200/1 40 200 4k
range x4

80 400 8K
range x2
Ringmaster 800/1 160 800 16K
range x4

10 20 30 60 100 200 300 600 1k 2k 3k 6k 10k 20K Amps

operating current Is setting range For a given operating range, the

bottom of the setting current range
selective operating range represents the relay minimum
operating current.

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 4. connection scheme

wiring to x1 (or x2) range

VIP300LL (VIP300LH) The connection is made on the back
1 2 3 of the VIP300
4 x1 (x2)

3 x4 connection using fast-on clips

L3
The standard way to connect the
P1
S1
x 1 (x2)
VIP300 is by means of 6.35 mm fast-
6
on clips.
5 x4
L2
P1 S1 P2 S2

8 x 1 (x2)

P1 S2 7 x4
S1 P2 L1

P2 S2
1 x4
Io
2 x 1 (x2)
9

10

11

12

13

14
0V

15
MITOP -
+ 16

wiring to x4 range
VIP300LL (VIP300LH)
1 2 3
4 x1 (x2)

3 x4
L3
P1
S1
6 x 1 (x2)

5 x4
L2
P1 S1 P2 S2

8 x 1 (x2)

P1 S2 7 x4
S1 P2 L1

P2 S2
1 x4
Io
2 x 1 (x2)
9

10

11

12

13

14
0V

15
MITOP -
+ 16

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5. assembly

cut-out
161 0.5mm

The VIP300 is flush-mounted in a

rectangular cut-out made in a metal
plate 3 mm thick at the most.
130 0.5mm

- drilling of cut-out -

assembly
V n insert the VIP300 in the cut-out and
N correctly position the 2 lower pins (E)
of the casing on the edge of the
metal plate cut-out.
n tighten the screws (V) on the 2
mounting lugs accessible via the front
face after having opened the
transparent cover.
n after tightening, make sure that the
latch (N) of each lock (visible on the
rear face) is in the vertical position,
E pressing against the support plate.
F the latch may be put into the
vertical position by loosening each of
the screws (V) before tightening
P them.
n the hole (P) may be used to lead-
seal the relay after the setting scale
label is installed and the settings are
made.

installation of the setting scale label

n slide the setting scale label into
position behind the transparent part
of the front face.
M F refer to the section entitled
"choice of the setting scale label".
n make sure that the information
given at the top of the label (M)
matches:
the sensor used (sensor)
the VIP300 model
the range used (range)
This information is hidden when the
label is in position.
n make sure that it is pushed right to
the bottom of the slot.
n to remove the label, use the hole in
the top, if necessary with the help of
the tip of a pencil or a screwdriver.

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 5. assembly (cont’d)

choice of the setting scale label

for VIP 300 LL with CRa sensors for VIP 300 LL with CRb sensors
recto verso recto verso

sensor: sensor:
sensors: sensor:
CRa 51007003F0 CRb 51007004F0
CRa 51007003F0 CRb 51007004F0
VIP300LL range: x 1 VIP300LL range: x 4 VIP300LL range: x 1 VIP300LL range: x 4

Is 21 24 28 Is Is Is
84 96 112 131 150 175
32 72 128 525 600 700
18 112 800
60 144 200 450
15 36 94 225 375 900
40 48 160 75 250
12 40 200 180 300 1000
10 63 312 281
50 45 250 1250 1125
(A) (A) (A) (A)
minimum operating minimum operating minimum operating minimum operating
phase current : 10A phase current :40A phase current : 63A phase current:250A

Ios Ios Ios75 Ios 300

32 48 64 50 100
8 12 16 24 80 37
200 400
20 125 150 500
6 16 100 25 156 100 625
4 25 8 120 12.5 187 50 750
2 30 4 160 140 6.3 218 25
1 250 1000 875
40 35 (A)
(A) (A) (A)

x 1 range x 4 range x 1 range x 4 range

for VIP 300 LH with 200/1 RMR sensors for VIP 300 LH with 800/1 RMR sensors
recto verso recto verso

sensor: sensor: sensor:

sensor:
200/1: 4509996A0 200/1: 4509996A0 800/1 4509169A0 800/1 4509169A0
VIP300LH range: x 2 VIP300LH range: x 4 VIP300LH range: x 2 VIP300LH range: x 4

Is Is Is Is
42 48 56 84 96 112 168 192 224 384
36 64 72 128 336 448
144 256 288 512
30 72 60 144
120 288 240 576
24 80 48 160
20 100 90 40 200 180 96 320 192 640
80
400 360 160 800 720
(A) (A)
(A) (A)
minimum operating minimum operating minimum operating
minimum operating
phase current : 20A phase current : 40A phase current:160A
phase current : 80A

Ios Ios Ios 96

16 24 32 32 48 64
64 128
Ios 192
12 40 24 80 128 256
48 160 96 320
8 50 16 100
32 200 64 400
4 60 8 120
16 240 32 480
2 4 160 140
80 70 8
320 280 16 640 560
(A) (A)
(A) (A)

x 2 range x 4 range x 2 range x 4 range

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6. IDMT tripping curves

n the curves in this chapter indicate
the IDMT low setting tripping times for
the 16 time delay t> (or to>) settings.
n the phase protection and earth
protection curves are the same.
n the numbers given on the right of
the curves represent the position of
the time delay t> (or to>) selector
switch.
(if the multiplying factor x1 / x10 is in
the x10 position, multiply the times
indicated by 10).

SI curve

SI
1,2 Is
100

10
t (s)

0,6

0,4
0,3

0,2
0,15
0.1
0,1
0,07
0,05

0.01
1 10 100
I/Is

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 6. tripping curves (cont’d)

VI curve

VI
1,2 Is
100

10
t (s)

0,6

0,4
0,3
0.1 0,2
0,15

0,1
0,07
0,05

0.01
1 10 100
I/Is

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6. tripping curves (cont’d)

EI curve

EI
1,2 Is
1000

100

10
t (s)

0,6
0.1 0,4
0,3
0,2
0,15
0,1
0,07
0,05
0.01
1 10 100
I/Is

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 6. tripping curves (cont’d)

RI curve

RI

10

0,6

0,4
t (s)

0,3

0,2
0,15

0.1 0,1

0,07

0,05

0.01
1 10 100
I/Is

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7. technical characteristics

phase protection accuracy see notes

low setting I> ± 5% or 0/+2A 1
low setting time delay t>
definite time ± 2% or ± 20 ms 2, 8
IDMT class 5 according to IEC 60255-3 or 2, 8
0/+20ms
high setting I>> ± 5%
high setting time delay t>> ± 2% or ± 20 ms 2
% of pick-up 95%
storage time 20 ms

earth protection accuracy see notes

low setting Io> ± 5% or 0/+2A 3, 4, 5
low setting time delay to>
definite time ± 2% or ± 20 ms 2, 8
IDMT class 5 according to IEC 60255-3 or 2, 5, 8
0/+25ms
high setting Io>> ± 5%
high setting time delay to>> ± 2% or ± 20 ms 2, 8
% of pick-up 95%
storage time 20 ms

general characteristics value

steady thermal resistance 240 A with CRa sensor
1500 A with CRb sensor
240 A with RMR 200/1 sensor
960 A with RMR 800/1 sensor
1 sec thermal resistance 25 kA/1s with CRa, CRb, RMR800/1
25 kA/1s sensors
20 kA/1s with RMR200/1 sensor on
range x2
with RMR200/1 sensor on
range x4
operating frequency 50 Hz ± 10%, 60 Hz ± 10%
operating temperature -25° C to +70° C
storage temperature -40°C to +85°C
weight 1.7 kg

minimum operating current range value see notes

VIP300LL + CRa sensor x1 10A 7
x4 40A
VIP300LL + CRb sensor x1 62A
x4 250A
VIP300LH + RMR 200/1 sensor x1 20A
x2 40A
VIP300LH + RMR 800/1 sensor x1 80A
x2 160A

climatic resistance standard severity

low temperature operation IEC 60068-2-1 -25°C, 16h
low temperature storage IEC 60068-2-1 -40°C, 96h
high temperature operation IEC 60068-2-2 +70°C, 16h
high temperature storage IEC 60068-2-2 +85°C, 96h
fast changes in temperature IEC 60068-2-14 -25°C to +70°C, 5 cycles
operation in damp heat IEC 60068-2-3 56 days, 93% RH
salt spray IEC 60068-2-52 severity 1

mechanical resistance standard severity

vibrations IEC 60255-21-1 class 2
shocks and jolts IEC 60255-21-2 class 2
earthquakes IEC 60255-21-3 class 2
enclosure protection index EN 60529 IP54, (cover closed)
fire resistance IEC 60695-2-1 650°C

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 7. technical characteristics (cont’d)
electrical resistance
sensor input isolation
1.2/50 µs impulse voltage
1 MHz dampened oscillating wave
rapid transient bursts
1.2/50(8-20 µs) hybrid wave
electrostatic discharge
HF electromagnetic field
notes
1. Value given for three-phase
VIP300 power supply.
For single-phase operation, the
accuracy range is ± 10% or 0/+4A.
For the low setting, this does not
generally represent a real operating
situation. However, it may occur
during injection testing carried out
with single-phase.
The error is mainly due to the non-
linearity of the sensors and VIP300
input transformers with weak current,
the inaccuracy being accentuated
when the relay is only supplied by
one phase.
2. The accuracy is indicated for a
fault that occurs when the VIP300 is
already supplied by the current let
through by the circuit breaker. The
accuracy is indicated for sinusoidal
current. In the event of closing while
a fault is present, the tripping time
may be extended by:
+30 ms at 1.5 Is
+20 ms from 2 Is to 10 Is
+10 ms above 10 Is
18
standard
IEC 60255-5
IEC 60255-5
IEC 60255-22-1
IEC 60255-22-4
IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 60255-22-2
IEC 60255-22-3
EN 50082-2
EN 50082-2
3. Generally speaking, the accuracy
ranges of earth protection times and
settings are indicated for when the
VIP300 is supplied by current that is
greater than or equal to the minimum
operating current. The measurement
of a setting for earth protection with
single-phase supply is therefore not
significant if the setting is lower than
the minimum operating current.
4. Value given for three-phase
VIP300 supply. For single-phase
testing, the accuracy is ± 10% or
0/+4A. For the low setting, this may
occur when the earth protection is
tested with single-phase supply, and
no supply by the other phases.
severity
2 kV rms, 50 Hz, 1 mn
5 kV, note 6
2,5 kV cm, note 6
1 kV dm
4 kV cm and dm, 5 kHz burst, note 6
2 kV, 42 ohms, note 6
8 kV in air, 6 kV on contact
30V/m not modulated, 27 to 1000 MHz
10 V/m mod. ampl., 80 to 1000 MHz
10 V/m mod.impuls., 900 MHz
5. In the following specific conditions:
- VIP300LL
- with CRa sensor
- wiring to x1 range
- if Ios < 8A
- if phase current < 20A
the setting and time delay
characteristics are:
- low settings: ±10% 0/+4A
- class not specified
6. Not applicable to test plug
7. Accuracy ± 10% or ± 1.5A.
The value indicates the guaranteed
minimum operating current for single-
phase operation. With three-phase
oepration, it may be less than the
value indicated.
8. The tripping times indicated do not
include the mitop response time. Its
tripping time depends on its
mechanical load (for no load, its
tripping time is less than 5 ms)
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 8. testing of the VIP300 and use of the VAP6

presentation of the VAP6

external mitop
The VAP6 is a portable unit that is indicators
connected to the VIP300 to carry out n on: indicates that the batteries are
+ - simplified testing. operating. Also lights up when the
The test can be carried out in the battery test is carried out by pressing
on battery test
following two cases: "battery test".
- the VIP300 is already supplied by n test in progress: confirms sending
the sensors.
test in progress of the test stimulus to the VIP300.
- the VIP300 is not supplied. In this
n trip: it is used to test other relays in
trip phase overcurrent case, the VAP6 batteries supply
the VIP range. It is not to be
power to the relay.
considered for the VIP300 test. (it
lights up for a transient period when
trip The test consists of:
inhibition earth fault the VIP300 sends a tripping order;
- starting up the VIP300 central unit
whether or not the circuit breaker is
self-testing sequence.
inhibited).
- injecting a stimulus to simulate a
phase fault.
earth fault
VIP30 trip trip - injecting a stimulus to simulate an "external mitop" output
VIP35 inhibition It may be used to connect an
VIP300 circuit breaker
earth fault.
test
VIP50 mitop - checking tripping. auxiliary mitop designed, for instance,
external
phase
overcurrent
VIP37 mitop Frefer to the description of the test to stop a stop watch during operating
in the section entitled "test sequence" tests. The mitop is triggered at the
VIP11,11R same time as the circuit breaker
VIP12R
circuit breaker
F the VAP6 is supplied by batteries. mitop. It is not inhibited by pressing
test VIP13
VIP17 mitop Therefore the parts of the VIP300
the "trip inhibition" button.
phase VIP200,201 that run on AC current are not
overcurrent
checked using this method (input and
supply circuits). batteries
VAP 6
n the batteries are normally
deactivated and are automatically
push-buttons
- VAP6 front panel - activated when the VAP6 is
n battery test: if the batteries are
connected to the VIP300.
OK, the "on" indicator lights up while They are activated in the following
the button is pushed. cases:
n phase overcurrent: it sends the - pressing the "battery test" button.
phase protection test stimulus. The - direct connection to a VIP3X or
stimulus is equivalent to 20 times the VIP5X relay.
setting current Is. - connection to the adapter cord
n earth fault: it sends the earth designed for testing of the VIP1X or
protection test stimulus. The stimulus VIP2X relays.
is equivalent to 20 times the earth n to install or change the batteries,
setting current Ios. open the unit by removing the 4
n trip inhibition: press the "trip screws on the bottom of the unit. Be
inhibition" button if the VIP300 test sure to use the correct polarities.
should be carried out without tripping
of the circuit breaker. Circuit breaker
tripping is inhibited while the ’trip
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inhibition" button is pressed, even if supply: 3 x 9V 6LR61
the tripping order results from a real batteries
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8. testing of the VIP300 and use of the VAP6 (cont’d)
VAP6 test sequence
The test may be carried out with or
without current in the sensors. During
the test operations, all the VIP300
settings are effective; the relay
should perform in accordance with
the settings. During the test, the relay
remains operational and will give a
tripping order in the event of a fault,
unless the "trip inhibition" button is
pressed.
n connect the VAP6 to the "VAP6
test plug". The VAP6 batteries are
activated and the "on" indicator lights
up.
n press the VIP300 "reset" button.
- if the 2 "trip" indicators were yellow,
they become black.
- the 2 red I> and Io> indicators of the
VIP300 light up for about 3s to
indicate that the central unit has
correctly performed self-testing.
n press the "trip inhibition" button if
the test should be carried out without
tripping of the circuit breaker.
Fbe sure to continue pressing the
"trip inhibition" button throughout the
time it takes to send the stimulus.
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n press the "phase overcurrent"
button to send the phase protection
test stimulus.
- continue pressing the button
throughout the duration of the
stimulus. The stimulus represents
about 20 times the setting current Is.
- the VAP6 "test in progress" indicator
lights up to confirm the sending of the
stimulus to the VIP300 relay.
- the red "I>" indicator of the VIP300
blinks during the time delay period.
- then the VIP300 phase "trip"
indicator turns yellow.
- the circuit breaker trips if it is not
inhibited.
F if the "phase overcurrent" button is
held down after tripping, the VIP300
starts the time delay/tripping cycle
again; this is normal operation.
In that case:
- the VAP6 red "trip" indicator lights
up for a transient period each time
there is a trip.
- depending on the time delay setting,
the VIP300 red "I>" indicator may be
off or blink rapidly and/or in an
irregular manner.
n press "earth fault" to test operation
of the earth protection. The stimulus
injected is equal to 20 times the
setting current Ios. Use the same
procedure as for the phase protection
test.
n disconnect the VAP6.
In order to save batteries, do not
leave the VAP6 connected to the
relay unnecessarily.
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