SPM

Synchronous motor

Motor Protection
protection system
Starting protection, synchronization
and control for synchronous motors

Key Benefits
Complete asset monitoring - Field Winding temperature and Access to information - RS485 Communications port and
statistical data Modbus RTU Protocol
Improve uptime of auxiliary equipment - Through I/O
monitoring

Applications
Starting, synchronizing and protection of collector-ring or brushless-type synchronous motors

Features
Protection and Control User Interface
Field application 40 Character backlit display for easy viewing of
DC field current loss, exciter current loss, DC field voltage settings and actual values
check Function keys allow programming of settings and
PF regulation, reluctance torque synchronizing viewing of measured values
Protects motor during start up and in the event of Communications
asynchronous operation RS485 Serial Communications
Squirrel cage winding overheating protection Modbus RTU protocol
Automatic phase rotation correction Optional Ethernet communications using Multinet
Auto-loading and incomplete sequence Serial to Ether converter
Regulator tuning mode
EnerVistaTM Software
True RMS metering with DFT filtering
State of the art software for configuration and
Optional power factor regulator with adjustable settings commissioning GE Multilin products
Power factor & pull out protection (Optional) Document and software archiving toolset to ensure
Speed dependent squirrel cage overload protection reference material and device utilities are up-to-date
Motor restart protection EnerVistaTM Integrator providing easy integration of data
in the SPM into new or existing monitoring and control
Monitoring and Metering systems
Motor power factor
DC excitor amps and voltage
AC Current
Exciter field resistance
Motor run time
Record of trips

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200

Protection 150 DC Field Current Loss Protection

100 Option
The SPM controls starting, synchronizing 80
This feature trips the motor when field
and protection of collector-ring or 60
50
current drops below the programmed
brushless type synchronous motors. 40

Allowable Zero Speed Stall Time

30 setpoint after the motor has synchronized.
25
Squirrel Cage Protection 20 To utilize this feature a DCCT and Field

Run Time
15 Current Calibration Module must be
An important motor protection function
10 ordered with the SPM.
is preventing squirrel cage winding 8

00
overheating during motor starting. Reduced Voltage Starting

3.
6
5
For brushless motors squirrel cage

05
4
The SPM can dynamically adjust the motor

2.
3 6
protection is derived from stator current 1.
4
stall time to allow successful starting
2
inputs. Protection characteristics are 1.0
5
during reduced voltage conditions.
Motor Protection

1.5
shown in the following graph and the 1 200
thermal limit is defined by the Stall Time 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0
150
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and Locked Rotor Amps relay setpoints. 100

Typical cage heating protection characteristics for 80
2000 collector ring motors. 60
1500 50
A Stall Time - 30 Sec
Locked Rotor - 6XFLC Restart Protection 40

30

Zero Speed Stall Time

1000 25
900
B Stall Time - 10 Sec
Locked Rotor - 6XFLC
The SPM simulates the cooling of a running 20
800

Run Time
700
C Stall Time - 2 Sec
motor, updating the relay thermal memory 15
600 Locked Rotor - 6XFLC
500
in one-minute spans. The SPM will also 10
8
400 learn the amount of thermal capacity 6
Line
Voltage

300
required for a successful motor start . 5 50%
4
Each new value of the thermal capacity 3
65%
200 is compared with the learned starting 2
80%
150
capacity required. The SPM will prevent an 1.5
90%
100%
A attempted restart if the cage winding has 1
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
100 % Synchronous Speed
not had sufficient cooling time to allow a
Trip Time (seconds)

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90
80
70 successful start. This element is used to These curves show how the trip characteristic
60 of the amortisseur winding protection is
50
avoid motor overheating due to frequent adjusted for reduced voltage starts.
40 starts.
B
30 Functional Block Diagram
20 AC BUS
ANSI DEVICE NUMBERS
15
48 SPM 26F Field overtemperature
27 Under voltage
37 Undercurrent or
10 86 underpower
9
8 48 Incomplete sequence
50P Instantaneous
7
6
C 94 overcurrent
5
55 Power factor
56 Field application
4
Stator IA C 86 Lock out
Protection 50P 55 94 Tripping
3
(469) 95 Reluctance torque
V AC sync. / resync.
96 Autoloading relay
2
.8 .9 1 1.5 2 3
Trip Current
4 5 6 7 8 10
I DC
(Multiples of Programmed Full Load Current) Calibrator 37
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Typical cage heating protection for brushless 27 26F 95

motors. V DC
DC
CT
For collector ring motors the squirrel cage MOTOR
protection algorithm is based on motor 48
rotation speed during acceleration. Speed DC SUPPLY
94
is determined from the frequency of the
induced rotor voltage across the rotor 95
CLUTCH
discharge resistor. COUPLING
At less than synchronous speed the 56
following typical cage heating protection
characteristics are used: 96
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Incomplete Sequence Protection If re-synchronization does not occur within Main

Contactor
The Incomplete Sequence protection will this time the trip relay will operate and the A DC Supply to
Motor Field
issue a trip if the SPM detects that the motor will stop. B MOTOR

motor has not reached synchronous speed In ride-thru mode the motor field excitation C Field
Field
Contactor

within the programmable time delay. is not removed immediately. Instead, the
Voltage Current SCR
SPM allows the motor to run for the power Input Input Proportional
Exciter
Exciter DC Voltage Protection factor delay time. If the power factor dip
or line current surge persists, the trip relay
Exciter voltage protection is available
will operate and the motor will stop. PF
by connecting the exciter output to the PF
Detection
Feedback
PF
Regulator Control
SPM terminals VE+ and VE- through a Signal
Starting and Synchronizing
voltage divider network (VDN). This is used
on equipment where the exciters are For collector ring motors, the SPM detects
the rotor speed and angle and determines SPM

Motor Protection
energized prior to motor startup. PF Reg Reg Reg Reg
the correct time to close the field Setpoint Output Gain Stability Floor

Field Winding Overtemperature application relay based on the percent 701754A5.cdr

Power factor regulation functional block diagram.

Option
This function emulates a resistance
temperature device (RTD) on the field
windings. As the ratio of field voltage to
field current increases, the field resistance
increases, indicating an increase in
temperature of the field winding.
Field Winding Overtemperature is only
available when the optional DCCT and
Field Current Calibration Module have
been ordered with the SPM.
Control Features
The SPM offers users advanced control
features such as:
Power Factor (Pull-Out) Protection
The SPM provides pull-out protection for
synchronous motors operating in either
generating or motoring modes. The
SPM provides power factor settings and
displays the measured leading/lagging
power factor. The power factor regulation
option enables field forcing in advance
of a pull-out condition. Motor pull-out
protection is provided by a circuit which
monitors the power factor and has a
built in time delay to prevent inadvertent
tripping on transients. Two modes of pull-
out protection are available, re-sync mode
and ride-thru mode. These modes will be
initiated if the lagging power factor drops
below the programmed set point, or if a
line current surge occurs which is above
four times the motor full load current.
Re-sync mode operation will cause the
Field Application Relay (FAR) to remove
the motor field excitation. The motor will
continue to run with the field removed for
the programmed power factor delay time.
synchronous slip setpoint . This applies
excitation to the motor field and opens up
the field discharge resistor loop.
For brushless motors, the voltage is applied
to the exciter after a preset programmable
time elapses. Power factor pullout
protection is then enabled. A contact (FCX)
is also provided to signal automatic motor
loading.
Reluctance Torque Synchronizing
Reluctance torque synchronizing is when
a lightly loaded synchronous motor pulls
into synchronization before the rotor poles
are externally magnetized. The SPMs field
application control responds by applying
excitation if a motor synchronizes on
reluctance torque.
Power Factor Regulation
Power factor regulation is a DC control
signal output used to control a variable
SCR exciter output . This replaces the
standard power factor analog signal
output. This option is not recommended
for brushless applications. The regulator
has five set-points that can be adjusted
while the motor is running to facilitate
regulator tune-up. They are:
PF setpoint range from 0.9 lagging,
through 1.0 to 0.0 leading
Reg output upper limit of the control
voltage output signal
Reg gain adjusted for optimum
regulator performance
Reg stability time adjustment to help
compensate for instability
Reg floor lower limit of the control
voltage output signal
Monitoring and Metering
The SPM provides a number of monitoring
and metering functions including:
SPM Displays and Messages
The SPM has a 40 character LCD display for
programming, displaying trip information,
and monitoring metered values such as
line amperes, field amperes, power factor,
line current, field volts, field current, and
field ohms. The SPM also stores motor run
time and the number and types of motor
trips. Trip, Field Application (FAR) and FCX
relay states may also be monitored.
Self-Tests and Diagnostics
The SPM has built-in test diagnostics
to indicate that the relay is operating
properly prior to start-up. The SPM also
contains a test mode, which includes the
following tests:
Trip relay contacts
System test
Squirrel cage protection test
Synchronization
Power factor test
The system test performs a complete
check of the internal memory, input-output
devices and other system functions.
Inputs and Outputs
The SPM offers the user a variety of input
and output solutions:

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Field Voltage Input: closes when the motor reaches full voltage Analog Output is replaced with a 0 to 10 V
The induced field voltages VF+ and VF- are during a reduced inrush start. power factor regulation control output. This
monitored through their connection to the Control Power: The SPM has an AC power signal is used as an input to a variable SCR
external discharge resistor via the VDN, supply with a range from 85 to 265 exciter.
providing instantaneous value of motor VAC. If control voltage excursions occur
outside this range, an external stabilizing Trip Relay:
slip.
ansformer should be used in conjunction The Trip contact is connected to a failsafe
Exciter Voltage Input: with optional separate power factor normally open contact. This contact closes
reference voltage inputs. on relay power up and opens on a trip
The VE+ and VE- terminals are connected
to the exciter via the VDN to monitor DC condition to de-energize the motor.
Power Factor Reference Voltage:
exciter voltage.
The PF reference voltage is derived from FAR Relay:
Exciter Current Input: the control power terminals, V1 and V2. The field application relay is a normally
Motor Protection

The SPM also has an optional input for open contact. This contact closes to apply
The field current IE+ and IE- terminals are
separately powered PF reference voltage, DC to the motor field to pull motor into
connected to the DC field via a DCCT and a
V1EXT and V2EXT. Effective range 85 to synchronization.
calibration module (ordered separately) to
265 VAC.
detect field loss.
FCX Relay:
Motor Line Current: Power Factor Analog Signal Output: The field contactor auxiliary relay picks up
A zero to ten volt DC output corresponds at setpoint time delay after the FAR relay
Two input terminals, or four for brushless,
to the motor power factor. Zero volts picks up and is used to signal external
are connected to the system current
represents zero lagging power factor, five systems to auto load/unload the motor.
transformers.
volts represents unity power factor, and
Motor On Input: ten volts represents zero leading power Communications
factor. A one volt change corresponds to The SPM is equipped with a rear RS485 port
Accepts a normally closed dry electrical
an 18 degree phase shift. that can be used for remote programming,
interlock that opens when the motor is
energized and closes when the motor is or for connection to a DCS, SCADA, or PLC.
Power Factor Control Signal: The port supports ModBus RTU protocol.
de-energized.
If the relay is furnished with the power factor The RS485 port baud rate is variable from
Reduced Voltage Starting Input: Accepts a
regulation option, then the Power Factor 300-115,000 bps.
normally open dry electrical interlock that

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GND + - GND + - + -
A3 A2 A1 A3 A2 A1 GND
A3 A2 A1

COM Port SPM SPM SPM

RS232
ENTER ENTER ENTER

DB9
SCROLL SCROLL SCROLL

SYNCRONOUS MOTOR SYNCRONOUS MOTOR SYNCRONOUS MOTOR

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DB9 SIGNALS
1 DCD
2 RX (PC)
3 TX (PC)
4 DTR
5 SIGNAL GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
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GE Multilin RS485 RS485

Converter or DB9
Equivilent POWER GND RS232

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EnerVistaTM Software
The EnerVista Suite is an industry
leading set of software programs that will
simplify every aspect of using the SPM
relay. Tools to monitor the status of your
motor, maintain your relay, and integrate
information measured by the SPM into
HMI or SCADA monitoring systems are
available.
EnerVista Launchpad
EnerVista Launchpad is a powerful
software package that provides users
with all of the setup and support tools
needed for configuring and maintaining
GE Multilin products. Launchpad allows
configuring devices in real-time by
communicating using serial, Ethernet, or
Hardware
Space Saving Case
The SPM is supplied in a compact S1
drawout case. The drawout case allows the
unit to be removed without disconnecting
the rear terminal wiring.
Voltage Divider Network (VDN)
The VDN is provided to connect the SPM to
field and/or exciter voltages.
The VDN is included as a standard accessory.
Calibration Module (CM)
This optional accessory provides proper
AC excitation to the DCCT and provides
calibration adjustment to obtain correct
field amp readings. The CM is required for
field current and/or field overtemperature
features.
modem connections, or offline by creating
setting files to be sent to devices at a later
time. Included in Launchpad is a document
archiving and management system
that ensures critical documentation is
up-to-date and available when needed.
Documents made available include:
Manuals
Application Notes
Guideform Specifications
Brochures
Wiring Diagrams
FAQs
Service Bulletins
Viewpoint Monitoring
Viewpoint Monitoring is a powerful yet
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simple-to-use monitoring and data
recording of small systems. Viewpoint
Monitoring provides a complete HMI
package with the following functionality:
Plug-&-Play Device Monitoring
Single-Line Monitoring & Control
Annunciator Alarming
Trending Reports
EnerVista Integrator
EnerVista TM Integrator is a toolkit that
Motor Protection
allows seamless integration of GE Multilin
devices into new or existing automation
systems.Included in EnerVista Integrator
is:
OPC/DDE Server
GE Multilin Drivers
The CM calibration module is included with the
optional PG2SPM or PG4SPM overtemperature/
current loss accessory package.
DC Current Transformer (DCCT)
The optional DCCT detects DC field current.
The DCCT is required for field current and/
or field overtemperature features. 200A
and 400A versions are available. The DCCT
works in conjunction with the CM and both
are available in a separate accessory
package. See order code for more details.
DCCT is included with the optional PG2SPM or
PG4SPM overtemperature/current loss accessory
package.
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Typical Wiring
TYPICAL BRUSHLESS MOTOR CONNECTION
EF1
A T1

FIELD
B T2 SYNC
C T3 MOTOR

EF2

NOMENCLATURE
CM FIELD CURRENT CALIBRATION MODULE
DCCT DIRECT CURRENT CT DCCT
M MAIN CONTACTOR VOLTAGE DIVIDER
OL OVERLOAD RELAY NETWORK (VDN)
T1, T2, T3 MOTOR TERMINALS B1 B2 B3 B4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES R
I2S I2T I3S I3T VF+ A18

EXCITER/FIELD
PHASE CURRENT INPUT
VF- A19
NOTES:

VOLTAGE
FC FC
(E+) (V+)
VE+ A21
1) Relays shown with no control power applied to relay
(E-) (V-)
VE-
Motor Protection

A20
2) *Trip Relay closed during normal operation
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FIELD CONTACTOR

SPM Sync. Protection/Control

CM CM EXCITER EXCITER
7 8 V- V+
TYPICAL COLLECTOR RING MOTOR CONNECTION
SUPPLY FC
F1
A T1

FIELD
B T2 SYNC
C PHASE C T3 MOTOR FC
F2

FIELD
DISCHARGE
RESISTOR
M

VOLTAGE DIVIDER FIELD

NETWORK (VDN) CONTACTOR FC
B1 B2 B3 B4
(+) (R1)
I2S I2T I3S I3T V+ A18
F
EXCITER/FIELD

PHASE CURRENT INPUT ( ) (F2)

VOLTAGE

V- A19
REF. VOLT.

CONTROL

B9 V1 F
POWER

(E+) (V+)
VE+ A21
B10 V2
(E-) (V-)
V- A20
G1 CHASSIS GROUND E

B8 FILTER GROUND +

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OL
A22 TRIP1
*TRIP

VOLTAGE MONITOR

A23 TRIP2 MX1 A11 EXCITER

DIGITAL INPUTS
OUTPUT RELAYS

MX

M
FCX
CONTACTOR AUX.

MX A13 N/O MX2 A12

START
STOP ON REDUCED VOLTAGE
REDUCED

MAIN
FIELD
(FCX)

M A14 COM NX2 A9

AUXILIARY STARTERS, REMOVE RM
FCX JUMPER AND CONNECT
A15 N/C NX1 A10 A NO. AUX CONTACT
FROM THE FINAL STEP TO EXCITER
RM CONTACTOR HERE. POWER SUPPLY
EXCITER
CONTACTOR - A1
TO PLC
APPLICATION

M A6 FAR 1
RS485

OR COMPUTER
FIELD
(FAR)

+ A2
A7 FAR 2
COMM A3
GND
FIELD OPTIONAL
FC CURRENT REF. VOLT. PF ANALOG OUTPUT OR
OUTPUT

FIELD
FACTOR

N+ A17
POWER

CONTACTOR PF REG CONTROL SIG

IE - I E+ V1EXT V2EXT OUTPUT (IF PF
N- A16 REGULATOR OPTION)
A24 A25 A5 A4

USED FOR SEPARATELY

SUPPLIED POWER FACTOR
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
6 5 (OPTIONAL CONNECTION)
1 240 VAC 2

3 120 VAC 4

FIELD CURRENT 7
CALIBRATION
MODULE (CM) 8
BRUSHLESS & COLLECTOR RING - 701756AP.cdr
COLLECTOR RING - 701751.DWG
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Features
Front View

GE KEY QUICK RELEASE TABS

Used to enter or exit the different Used to remove display for easy
modes of the SPM. These are access to drawout.
Standby, Test, Statistics, and
Programming modes.
LCD DISPLAY
Backlit 32 character display for
LOCKING PROVISION setpoints, actual values and status.
A wire lead seal can be used to Programmable auto scan sequence
prevent unauthorized removal for unattended operation.

Motor Protection
of relay.

SCROLL KEYS
ENTER KEY Used to scroll through the various
Used to make a selection or acts menus and change setpoint
as an enter key. parameter values.

DISPLAY FUNCTION MENU

Menu of all accessible setpoints
and actual values for easy reference.
CONTRAST DIAL
Lightens or darkens display.

PULLDOWN DOOR
Hides menu when not in use.

Rear View

S1 CASE
Compact S1 rugged metal/bakelite
case. Fits standard cutout.
TERMINAL BLOCK A
RELAYS TRIP: Normally open,
failsafe trip relay.
FAR: Field application
relay.
FCX: Autoloading of the
motor.
INPUTS EXCITER: Exciter voltage
inputs. Connected via
DCCT and CM.
FIELD: DC field voltage
input.
REDUCED VOLTAGE:
Contact input for
reduced voltage starting.
Motor ON input.
Exciter current input.
Power Factor reference
voltage (for separately
powered option).
OUTPUTS POWER FACTOR:
0-10 VDC analog signal.

MOTOR LINE CURRENT

2 Phase current inputs.
Accept #8 wire.
CONTROL POWER
85 TO 265 VAC.

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Technical Specifications
METERING OUTPUTs PACKAGING
pHASE current INPUTS PF analog output Shipping box: 12.50 x 10.50 x 9.75 (L x H x D)
CT primary: 5 2000 Type: Active 318 mm x 267 mm x 248 mm (L x H x D)
CT secondary: 5 Output: 0 10 VDC max @ RL 1K (min load) Ship weight: 14.25 lbs/6.45 kg
Conversion range: 0.05 6 x CT Accuracy: 10% (0.1 v) approvals
Frequency: 50/60 Hz Isolation: 36 V VpK UL: UL listed
Accuracy: @ <2 x CT 0.5% of 2 x CT true RMS relay contactS CSA: CSA approved
@ <2 x CT 1% of 6 x CT true RMS Type: FAR, TRP Form A
monitoring FCX Form C type tests
pOWER FACTOR Rated load: 10 A AC continuous NEMA A300 Dielectric strength: Per IEC 255-5 and ANSI/IEEE
Range: 0.01 to 1 to -0.01 1 A DC continuous NEMA R300 C37.90, 2.0 kV for 1 minute from
Break: 10A 250 VAC or 30 VDC relays,CTs,VTs power supply to
Time delay: 0.1 10 sec safety ground
Accuracy: 5% Max operating
INPUTs voltage: 250 VAC Insulation resistance:
FIELD current inputs IEC255-5 500 VDC, from relays,
POWER SUPPLY CTs, VTs,
CT primary: 5 1000 control power power supply to safety ground
Conversion range: 0.05 1 x CT Input: 85 265 VAC @ 48 60 Hz Transients: ANSI C37.90.1 oscillatory
Accuracy: 2% Power: 10 VA nominal (2.5 kV/1 MHz)
EXCITER voltage inputs Holdup: 100 ms typical @ 120 VAC ANSI C37.90.1 fast rise (5 kV/10 ns
Conversion: 0 350 VDC (prior to VDN)
Motor Protection

environmentAL Ontario Hydro A-28M-82

Accuracy: 1% IEC255-4 impulse/high frequency
switch inputs (mx AND nx) Humidity: 0 95% non-condensing
Operating temperature: -20 C to +70 C disturbance, Class III Level
Type: Dry contact Impulse test: IEC 255-5 0.5 Joule 5 kV
Internal interrogation voltage: Storage temperature: -40 C to +85 C
EMI: C37.90.2 electromagnetic
85 265 VAC (control voltage) interference
@ 150 MHz and 450 MHz,
10 V/m
Static: IEC 801-2 static discharge
Vibration: Sinusoidal vibration 8.0 g for
72 hrs
*Specifications subject to change without notice.

Dimensions
SPM FRONT SPM SIDE SPM PANEL CUT-OUT
6.75" 1.42" 6.19" 0.75" 0.22" 5.69" 0.22"
(171) (36) (157) (19) (5.6) (144) (5.6)

(4 PLACES)
0.25" Dia.
(6.3)
SPM Sync. Protection/Control

2.19" 4.41"
8.38" (112)
(212) (56)
9.29"
(236) CL CL CUTOUT

4.38" 8.81"
(111) (224)
4.19"
(106)

Inches
6.94" 701752A9.eps
PANEL (125) (mm)

Ordering
SPM * *
SPM
SPM: standard starting and protection relay with VDN board
PF
PF: power factor regulation option
used on motors with proportional SCR exciter.
(not recommended for brushless applications)
H Harsh environment conformal coating

Accessories for the SPM Visit www.GEMultilin.com/SPM to:

200A DCCT & Calibration Module PG2SPM View Guideform specifications
400A DCCT & Calibration Module PG4SPM Download the instruction manual
mSPM Retrofit Package MPSPM Review applications notes and support documents
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