GE DR60 Technical Manual

GE

Grid Solutions

DR60

Digital Recorder

Technical Manual

Platform Hardware Version: A

Platform Software Version: 2

Publication Reference: DR60-TM-EN-2.1A

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction 6

1 Foreword 6

1.1 Target Audience 6

1.2 Nomenclature 6

1.3 Abbreviations 7

2 Product Scope 8
3 Unpacking 8
4 External Indication 8

4.1 DR60 Nameplate 8

5 Key Features 9
6 Compliance 10
7 Functional Overview 10
8 Programs Under the GPL License 10
9 Ordering Options 13

Chapter 2: Safety Information 15

1 Health and Safety 15
2 Symbols 15
3 Installation, Commissioning and Servicing 16

3.1 Lifting Hazards 16

3.2 Electrical Hazards 17

3.3 Fusing Requirements 18

3.4 Equipment Connections 19

3.5 Pre-energization Checklist 20

3.6 Peripheral Circuitry 20

3.7 Upgrading/Servicing 21

4 Decommissioning and Disposal 21
5 Standards Compliance 22

5.1 EMC Compliance: 22

5.2 Product Safety 22

5.3 R&TTE Compliance 23

Chapter 3: Design 25

1 Hardware Architecture 25
2 Mechanical Implementation 25

2.1 DR60 Connections Overview and Indicators 26

3 Frequency Calculation 28
Chapter 4: Configuration 29

1 DR60 Configurator Tool 29

1.1 Main Screen 29

1.2 Configuration Tabs 30

1.3 Status Bar 32

2 Access Levels 32
3 Communication Setup and Configuration Files Use 33

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3.1 Configuring Communication Parameters 34

3.2 Creating a New Configuration File 35

3.3 Receiving an Equipment Configuration File 35

3.4 Opening a Pre-existing Configuration File 36

3.5 Saving a Configuration File 36

3.6 Sending a Configuration File for the Equipment 36

4 Tools 36

4.1 LOG 37

4.2 Administrative Tools 37

5 Configuration Tabs 38

5.1 General 38

5.2 Analog 38

5.3 Binary 40

5.4 Communication 41

5.5 Synchronization 48

5.6 Recording 51

5.7 Triggering 53

6 Monitoring and Web Interface 57
7 Alarm and Warning Reporting 58

Chapter 5: Records 61

1 Wave Form Records 61

1.1 Recorded Values 61

1.2 Recording Times by Trigger 61

1.3 Sampling Rate 62

1.4 Trigger Burst Limiter 62

2 Re-trigger and Record Concatenation 62
3 Disturbance and Continuous Disturbance Records 63

3.1 Recorded Values 63

3.2 Recording Times by Trigger 66

3.3 Sampling Rate 67

3.4 Trigger Burst Limiter 67

4 Trend Recorder 67
5 SOE - Sequence of Events Records 67

5.1 Sampling Rate 67

6 Record Format and Naming, and Mass Storage Capacity 67

6.1 Record Format 67

6.2 Record Naming 68

6.3 Mass Storage Capacity 69

7 Record Management and Access 69

7.1 Creating Installations 70

7.2 Creating Devices 70

Chapter 6: PMU 71

1 Synchrophasor Measurement and Broadcast 71

1.1 Reported Values 71

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1.2 Accuracy Limits 71

1.3 Communication Ports, Transmission Rates 72

1.4 Configuration 72

1.5 Transmission Protocol 74

1.6 Communication Mode 75

1.7 Standards Compliance 75

1.8 PMU Specification 76

Chapter 7: Communications 79

1 Communication Interfaces – Slot B 79

1.1 Electrical and Optical Ethernet 79

1.2 Serial Port 80

2 Communication Ports and Protocols 81
3 Recovering the DR60 IP Address 82
4 Accessing the Equipment 82

4.1 Web Interface Minimum Requirements 82

Chapter 8: Installation 83

1 Handling the Goods 83

1.1 Receipt of the Goods 83

1.2 Unpacking the Goods 83

1.3 Storing the Goods 83

1.4 Dismantling the Goods 84

2 Normal Use of the Equipment 84
3 Mounting the Device 84

3.1 DR60 Mechanical Installation 84

4 Cables and Connectors 85

4.1 Power Supply Connections 86

4.2 Powering Up 87

4.3 Earth Connection 88

4.4 IN SERVICE Contact 89

4.5 Optical IRIG-B Input 90

4.6 Serial ports 90

4.7 I/O Nomenclature 91

4.8 Binary Inputs and Outputs 92

4.9 Voltage and Current Analog Inputs 96

5 Case Dimensions 98

5.1 DR60 Dimensions and Weight 98

5.2 Panel Cutout 99

5.3 Accessories 99

6 DR60 Configurator Tools Installation 100

6.1 Minimal requirements 100

Chapter 9: Maintenance 102

1 Maintenance 102

1.1 Maintenance Checks 102

1.2 Back up and restore settings 103

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1.3 Measurement Accuracy 103

1.4 Replacing the Unit 103

1.5 Cleaning 104

1.6 Watchdog 104

2 DR60 Troubleshooting 104
3 DR60 Firmware Update 104
4 Equipment Return 105
5 Instructions for Equipment Repair/Service for Service Personnel 105

Chapter 10: Technical Specifications 107

1 DR60 Specifications 107

1.1 Power Supply 107

1.2 Ethernet Ports 107

1.3 Optical IRIG-Input 108

1.4 Serial Ports 108

1.5 Dry-contact Relay Outputs 109

1.6 Analog Acquisition 110

1.7 Voltage Inputs 110

1.8 Current Inputs 111

1.9 DC Transducer Inputs 112

1.10 Binary Inputs 112

1.11 Binary Outputs 113

1.12 Environmental Conditions 113

1.13 Type Tests DR60 114

1.14 Safety Tests 116

1.15 Environmental tests 116

1.16 Dimensions 117

Chapter 11: Wiring Diagrams 118

1 Connection Diagrams of the Voltage Inputs 118

2 Connection Diagrams of the Current Inputs 120

Appendix A – Equipment Log 123

1 Equipment Log 123

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DR60

Digital Recorder

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter provides some general information about the technical manual and an
introduction to the device(s) described in this technical manual.

1 Foreword

This technical manual provides a functional and technical description of GE Reason
DR60, as well as a comprehensive set of instructions for using the device. The level at
which this manual is written assumes that you are already familiar with protection
engineering and have experience in this discipline. The description of principles and
theory is limited to that which is necessary to understand the product.
We have attempted to make this manual as accurate, comprehensive and user-friendly
as possible. However, we cannot guarantee that it is free from errors. Nor can we state
that it cannot be improved. We would therefore be very pleased to hear from you if you
discover any errors, or have any suggestions for improvement. Our policy is to provide
the information necessary to help you safely specify, engineer, install, commission,
maintain, and eventually dispose of this product. We consider that this manual provides
the necessary information, but if you consider that more details are needed, please
contact us.
All feedback should be sent to our contact center via the following URL:

http://www.gegridsolutions.com/alstomenergy/grid/grid/contactcentre

1.1 Target Audience

This manual is aimed towards all professionals charged with installing, commissioning,
maintaining, troubleshooting, or operating any of the products within the specified
product range. This includes installation and commissioning personnel as well as
engineers who will be responsible for operating the product.
The level at which this manual is written assumes that installation and commissioning
engineers have knowledge of handling electronic equipment. Also, system and
protection engineers have a thorough knowledge of protection systems and associated
equipment.

1.2 Nomenclature

Due to the technical nature of this manual, many special terms, abbreviations and
acronyms are used throughout the manual. Some of these terms are well-known
industry-specific terms while others may be special product-specific terms used by GE.

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1.3 Abbreviations

AC - Alternating Current;
COMNAME - IEEE C37.232 Recommended Practice for Naming Time Sequence Data
Files;
COMTRADE - IEEE C37.111 Common Format for Transient Data Exchange;
CID – Configured IED Description
DC - Direct Current;
DFR – Digital Fault Recorder;
EMC - Electromagnetic Compatibility;
FRQ - Frequency;
GOOSE - Generic Object Oriented Substation Events;
GPS - Global Positioning System;
HTML - HyperText Markup Language;
IMB - Imbalance;
IEEE - Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers;
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission;
IED - Intelligent Electronic Devices;
IP - Internet Protocol;
IRIG-B -Inter Range Instrumentation Group (Rate Designation B);
KML - Keyhole Markup Language;
MAC - Media Access Control;
MODBUS - Modicon Bus;
PC - Computer;
PMU - Phasor Measurement Unit;
Pst - Short-term flicker severity;
Plt - Long-term flicker severity;
RAM - Random-access Memory;
RFC, DEFLATE - RFC 1951, DEFLATE Compressed Data Format Specification;
RMS - Root Mean Square;
SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition;
SCD – Substation Configuration Description
SCL - Edit Configuration File for the GOOSE Configurator;
SNTP - Simple Network Time Protocol;
SOE - Sequence of Events;
SQL - Structured Query Language;
SSD - Solid-state Drive;
TCP - Transmission Control Protocol;
THD - Total harmonic distortion;
TTL – Transistor-transistor-logic;
TW - Travelling Wave;
UDP - User Datagram Protocol;
UTC - Coordinated Universal Time;
VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network;
XML - Extensible Markup Language.

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2 Product Scope

The DR60 a single-box solution for Digital Recording. The solution is designed for the
acquisition, monitoring and recording of electrical quantities normally associated with
electrical power generation, transmission or distribution equipment. The DR60 is
designed fan-less and no rotating part components. It has a 16-bit acquisition system
that provide an acquisition rate of 256 or 512 samples/cycle synchronized by the IRIG-B
or IEEE 1588 PTPv2.
The DR60 has a very flexible architecture with several different boards with allows the
customer to choose the most cost-effective solution for each application. Depending on
the boards combination, the DR60 can offer: up to 32 analog channels, 96 digital
channels and 48 digital outputs
The DR60 is a native IEC 61850 device, which means that all its internal variables follow
the data models and logical nodes described in the IEC 61850 edition 2. The DR60 is
able to publish and subscribe to GOOSE messages, as well as publish Report control
blocks for supervisory system integration.
It allows communication through the electrical Ethernet ports or optical interfaces.

3 Unpacking

Unpack the equipment carefully and make sure that all accessories and cables are put
away so they will not be lost.
Check the contents against the packing list. If any of the contents listed is missing,
please contact GE immediately (see contact information at the beginning of this
manual).
Examine the equipment for any shipping damage. If the unit is damaged or fails to
operate, notify the shipping company immediately. Only the consignee (the person or
company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for occasional shipping
damages.
We recommend that the user retain the original packing materials for use in case of
need to transport or ship the equipment at some future time.

4 External Indication

4.1 DR60 Nameplate

Information about the company, power supply, the serial number and part number is
shown on a small nameplate affixed to the rear of the equipment, as shown in figure
below.

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Location of Serial Number, Part Number and specifications

5 Key Features

The DR60 presents the following key features:

• Acquisition system:

▪ 16-bit opto-isolated analog-to-digital converters, independent for each

channel (50/60 Hz channels);

▪ 256 and 512 samples/cycle (50/60 Hz channels);
▪ Frequency response of DC to approximately 3.0 kHz;
▪ Opto-isolated digital inputs
▪ Internal time skew compensation;
▪ Sampling rate synchronized to external time reference;

• Channel capacity:

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▪ Up to 16 voltage inputs;
▪ Up to 16 current inputs;
▪ Up to 16 transducer voltage inputs;
▪ Up to 16 transducer current inputs;
▪ Up to 96 digital inputs;

Note: Maximum capacity of channels depends on boards combination

• Fan-less and no rotating part design

• Waveform recorder at 256 and 512 samples/cycle;

• Disturbance and continuous disturbance at 1, 2 or 4 samples/cycle;

• IRIGB-004 and IEEE 1588 PTPv2

• Trigger using Boolean logic equations;

• GOOSE publisher and subscriber (up to 256 GOOSE inputs)

• MMS report control block publisher

• Cross-trigger using GOOSE messages;

• RS232 serial ports for configuration;

• 1 failsafe contact (normally closed dry contact relay);

6 Compliance

The device has undergone a range of extensive testing and certification processes to
ensure and prove compatibility with all target markets. A detailed description of these
criteria can be found in the Technical Specifications chapter.

7 Functional Overview

It is a single-box solution design for substation environment and offers a very
flexible combination of boards, which allows the customers to have up to 32 analog
inputs and up to 96 binary inputs. These characteristics along with binary outputs options
and two Ethernet ports, make the DR60 ideal to monitor up to 3 bays (considering 8
analog and 16 binary inputs per bay).
The DR60 provides a cost-effective solution for disturbance recording through a
distributed approach. It can be installed locally on a per-feeder basis or interconnected
via peer-to-peer GOOSE messaging that allows cross-triggering to occur without the need
to hard-wire the contacts, providing a scalable solution to station-level recording.
The DR60 complements relays by providing independent, high fidelity waveform
capture. It provides Waveform recorders, SOE and triggered and continuous disturbance
recorders - not typically found even in the most advanced digital relays. It also provides
features such GOOSE publisher and subscriber and MMS report control blocks for
integration with supervisory systems.

8 Programs Under the GPL License

The DR60 uses GPL licenses in its implementation according to the following table:

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PACKAGE

LICENSE

glibc

GPLv2+ (programs), LGPLv2.1+, BSD-3c, MIT (library)

linux-

headers

GPLv2

bash

GPLv3+

busybox

GPLv2

ncurses

MIT with advertising clause

readline

GPLv3+

e2fsprogs

GPLv2, libuuid BSD-3c, libss and libet MIT-like with

advertising clause

util-linux

GPLv2+, BSD-4c, libblkid and libmount LGPLv2.1+,

libuuid BSD-3c

zlib

zlib license

ethtool

GPLv2

gptfdisk

GPLv2+

htop

GPLv2

irqbalance

GPLv2

lighttpd

BSD-3c

pcre

BSD-3c

mtd

GPLv2

mxml

LGPLv2+ with exceptions

netsnmp

Various BSD-like

openssl

OpenSSL or SSLeay

openssh

BSD-3c BSD-2c Public Domain

parted

GPLv3+

pps-tools

GPLv2+

sudo

ISC BSD-3c

uboot-tools

GPLv2+

vsftpd

GPLv2

linux

GPLv2

kermit

BSD

libiec61850

GPLv3

mms-client

GPLv3

ntp-

internal

ntp license

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ptpd-

internal

BSD

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9 Ordering Options

Variants

Order Number

1-4 5 6

7-8

9­10

11­12

13­14

15­16

17­18

19­20

21

22-23

24

25

Model type:

DR60 Digital Recorder

DR
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Slot A - Power Supply

24-48 Vdc

1

100-250 Vdc / 110-240 Vac

3 Slot B - Hardware Options

Processing unit + two RJ45 copper 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet
interfaces

E

Processing unit + two multimode LC-type connector 100BASE-FX Ethernet
interfaces

O

Slot C - Binary I/O

16 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs

B1

6 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs and 8 x binary outputs

B2

Not installed

XX Slot D - Binary I/O

16 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs

B1 6 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs and 8 x binary outputs

B2 Not installed

XX

Slot E - Flexible I/O Options

16 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs

B1

6 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs and 8 x binary outputs

B2

4 x VT 115 V and 4 CT 1/5 A RMS measurement analog inputs

ME

4 x VT 115 V and 4 x CT 1 A RMS protection analog inputs

P1

4 x VT 115V and 4 x CT 5 A RMS protection analog inputs

P5

4 x ±10 Vdc and 4 x 0-20 mAdc transducer inputs

DC

Not installed

XX

Slot F - Flexible I/O Options

16 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs

B1 6 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs and 8 x binary outputs

B2

4 x VT 115 V and 4 CT 1/5 A RMS measurement analog inputs

ME 4 x VT 115 V and 4 x CT 1 A RMS protection analog inputs

P1 4 x VT 115V and 4 x CT 5 A RMS protection analog inputs

P5 4 x ±10 Vdc and 4 x 0-20 mAdc transducer inputs

DC Not installed

XX

Slot G - Flexible I/O Options

16 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs

B1

6 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs and 8 x binary outputs

B2

4 x VT 115 V and 4 CT 1/5 A RMS measurement analog inputs

ME

4 x VT 115 V and 4 x CT 1 A RMS protection analog inputs

P1

4 x VT 115V and 4 x CT 5 A RMS protection analog inputs

P5

4 x ±10 Vdc and 4 x 0-20 mAdc transducer inputs

DC

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Not installed

XX

Slot H - Flexible I/O
Options

16 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs

B1 6 x 24/48/125/250 V binary inputs and 8 x binary outputs

B2 4 x VT 115 V and 4 CT 1/5 A RMS measurement analog inputs

ME 4 x VT 115 V and 4 x CT 1 A RMS protection analog inputs

P1 4 x VT 115V and 4 x CT 5 A RMS protection analog inputs

P5

4 x ±10 Vdc and 4 x 0-20 mAdc transducer inputs

DC Not installed

XX

Primary Functions

Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU)

**

Waveform recorder

**

Disturbance Recorder

**

Continuous Disturbance Recorder

**

Trend Recorder

**

Secondary Functions

Standard Issue

1

Firmware Version

Latest available firmware - 02

02

Warranty

Standard warranty

0

Hardware Design Suffix

Initial version

A

Issue B

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Chapter 2: Safety Information

This chapter provides information about the safe handling of the equipment. The
equipment must be properly installed and handled in order to maintain it in a safe
condition and to keep personnel safe at all times. You must be familiar with information
contained in this chapter before unpacking, installing, commissioning, or servicing the
equipment.

1 Health and Safety

Personnel associated with the equipment must be familiar with the contents of this
Safety Information.
When electrical equipment is in operation, dangerous voltages are present in certain
parts of the equipment. Improper use of the equipment and failure to observe warning
notices will endanger personnel.
Only qualified personnel may work on or operate the equipment. Qualified personnel
are individuals who are:

• familiar with the installation, commissioning, and operation of the equipment

and the system to which it is being connected.

• familiar with accepted safety engineering practices and are authorized to

energies and de-energies equipment in the correct manner.

• trained in the care and use of safety apparatus in accordance with safety

engineering practices

• trained in emergency procedures (first aid).

The documentation provides instructions for installing, commissioning and operating the
equipment. It cannot, however cover all conceivable circumstances. In the event of
questions or problems, do not take any action without proper authorization. Please
contact your local sales office and request the necessary information.

Each product is subjected to routine production testing for Dielectric Strength and Protective
Bonding Continuity

2 Symbols

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Throughout this manual you will come across the following symbols. You will also see
these symbols on parts of the equipment.

Caution: Refer to equipment documentation. Failure to do so
could result in damage to the equipment

Risk of electric shock

Ground terminal. Note: This symbol may also be used for a
protective conductor (ground) terminal if that terminal is
part of a terminal block or sub-assembly.

Protective conductor (ground) terminal

Chassis functional earth terminal

Both direct and alternating current

Instructions on disposal requirements

The term 'Ground' used in this manual is the direct equivalent of the European term
'Earth'.

3 Installation, Commissioning and Servicing

3.1 Lifting Hazards

Many injuries are caused by:

• Lifting heavy objects

• Lifting things incorrectly

• Pushing or pulling heavy objects

• Using the same muscles repetitively

Plan carefully, identify any possible hazards and determine how best to move the
product. Look at other ways of moving the load to avoid manual handling. Use the
correct lifting techniques and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to reduce the risk of
injury.

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3.2 Electrical Hazards

All personnel involved in installing, commissioning, or servicing
this equipment must be familiar with the correct working
procedures.

Consult the equipment documentation before installing,
commissioning, or servicing the equipment.

Always use the equipment as specified. Failure to do so will
jeopardize the protection provided by the equipment.

Removal of equipment panels or covers may
expose hazardous live parts. Do not touch until the
electrical power is removed. Take care when there
is unlocked access to the rear of the equipment.

Isolate the equipment before working on the
terminal strips.

Use a suitable protective barrier for areas with
restricted space, where there is a risk of electric
shock due to exposed terminals.

Disconnect power before disassembling. Disassembly of the
equipment may expose sensitive electronic circuitry. Take
suitable precautions against electrostatic voltage discharge (ESD)
to avoid damage to the equipment.

NEVER look into optical fibers or optical output connections.
Always use optical power meters to determine operation or signal
level.

Testing may leave capacitors charged to dangerous voltage levels.
Discharge capacitors by reducing test voltages to zero before
disconnecting test leads.

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.

Operate the equipment within the specified electrical and
environmental limits.

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Before cleaning the equipment, ensure that no connections are
energized. Use a lint free cloth dampened with clean water.

Integration of the equipment into systems shall not interfere with
its normal functioning.

The functioning of the device has been certified under the
circumstances described by the standards mentioned in

Technical Specifications chapter (item Type Tests). Usage of the
equipment in different conditions from the specified in this
manual might affect negatively its normal integrity.

The equipment shall have all their rear connectors attached even
if they are not being used, in order to keep their levels of ingress
protection as high as possible

Never manipulate liquid containers near the equipment even
when it is powered off.

Avoid modification to the wiring of panel when the system is
running.

VT circuits must never be left short circuited.

3.3 Fusing Requirements

A high rupture capacity (HRC) fuse type with a maximum current
rating of 10 Amps and a minimum dc rating of 250 V dc may be
used for the auxiliary supply (for example Red Spot type NIT or
TIA). Alternatively, a miniature circuit breaker (MCB) of type C,
10A rating, compliant with IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3 may be
used.

Digital input circuits should be protected by a high rupture
capacity NIT or TIA fuse with maximum rating of 10 A, or
equivalent MCB as above. For safety reasons, current transformer
circuits must never be fused. Other circuits should be
appropriately fused to protect the wire used.

Reason devices contain an internal fuse for the power supply
which is only accessed by opening the product. This does not
remove the requirement for external fusing or use of an MCB as
previously mentioned. The ratings of the internal fuses are:

DR60 unit: 2 Amp, type T, 250V rating

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CTs must NOT be fused since open circuiting them may produce
lethal hazardous voltages.

3.4 Equipment Connections

Terminals exposed during installation, commissioning and
maintenance may present a hazardous voltage unless the
equipment is electrically isolated.

Tighten M3 clamping screws of heavy duty terminal block
connectors to a nominal torque of 1.0 Nm.
Tighten captive screws of header-type (Euro) terminal blocks to

0.5 Nm minimum and 0.6 Nm maximum.

Always use insulated crimp terminations for voltage and current
connections.

Always use the correct crimp terminal and tool according to the
wire size.

In order to maintain the equipment’s requirements for
protection against electric shock, other devices connected to the
DR60 shall have protective class equal or superior to Class I.

Watchdog (self-monitoring) contacts are provided to indicate
the health of the device on some products. We strongly
recommend that you hard wire these contacts into the
substation's automation system, for alarm purposes.

Earth the equipment with the supplied PCT (Protective
Conductor Terminal).

Do not remove the PCT.

The PCT is sometimes used to terminate cable screens. Always

check the PCT’s integrity after adding or removing such earth

connections.

The user is responsible for ensuring the integrity of any
protective conductor connections before carrying out any
other actions.

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The PCT connection must have low-inductance and be as short
as possible. For best EMC performance, ground the unit using
a 10 mm (0.4 inch) wide braided grounding strap.

All connections to the equipment must have a defined
potential. Connections that are pre-wired, but not used,
should be earthed, or connected to a common grouped
potential.

Pay extra attention to diagrams before wiring the equipment.
Always be sure that the connections are correct before
energizing the circuits.

3.5 Pre-energization Checklist

Check voltage rating/polarity (rating label/equipment
documentation).

Check CT circuit rating (rating label) and integrity of
connections.

Check protective fuse or miniature circuit breaker (MCB)
rating.

Check integrity of the PCT connection.

Check voltage and current rating of external wiring,
ensuring it is appropriate for the application.

3.6 Peripheral Circuitry

Do not open the secondary circuit of a live CT
since the high voltage produced may be lethal to
personnel and could damage insulation. Short
the secondary of the line CT before opening any
connections to it.

Reason devices DO NOT feature any automatic CT shorting feature. Therefore,
external shorting of the CTs is mandatory. Check the equipment documentation
and wiring diagrams carefully.

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Where external components such as resistors or voltage
dependent resistors (VDRs) are used, these may present a
risk of electric shock or burns if touched.

Operation of computers and equipment connected to the
DR60 under environmental conditions such as temperature
and humidity that exceed the conditions specified in their
respective manuals can cause malfunctioning or even
irreversible damage to them or the nearby installation.

There might be situations in which the DR60 is operating
within its environmental operational range, but the
computers, equipment connected to them or nearby
equipment are operating outside their operational range.
That situation can cause malfunctioning and/or irreversible
damage to those devices. In that occasion the
communication to the Reason equipment might be
compromised but its recording, operational and safety
capacities will not be affected.

Take extreme care when using external test blocks and
test plugs such as the MMLG, MMLB and P990, as
hazardous voltages may be exposed. Ensure that CT
shorting links are in place before removing test plugs, to
avoid potentially lethal voltages.

3.7 Upgrading/Servicing

Do not insert or withdraw modules, PCBs or expansion
boards from the equipment while energized, as this
may result in damage to the equipment. Hazardous
live voltages would also be exposed, endangering
personnel.

Internal modules and assemblies can be heavy and may
have sharp edges. Take care when inserting or removing
modules into or out of the IED.

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Before decommissioning, completely isolate the
equipment power supplies (both poles of any dc supply).
The auxiliary supply input may have capacitors in
parallel, which may still be charged. To avoid electric
shock, discharge the capacitors using the external
terminals before decommissioning.

Avoid incineration or disposal to water courses. Dispose
of the equipment in a safe, responsible and
environmentally friendly manner, and if applicable, in
accordance with country-specific regulations.

5 Standards Compliance

Compliance with the European Commission Directive on EMC and LVD is demonstrated
using a Technical File.

5.1 EMC Compliance:

Compliance with IEC 60255-26:2013 was used to establish conformity.

5.2 Product Safety

Compliance with IEC 60255-27:2014 was used to establish conformity.

Protective Class

IEC 60255-27:2014 Protective Class 1. This equipment requires a protective conductor
(earth) to ensure user safety.

Installation category

▪ When using the 100-250 Vdc / 110-240 Vac power supply: IEC 60255-27:2013

Installation category III (Overvoltage Category III). Equipment in this category is
qualification tested at 5kV peak, 1.2/50 μS, 500 Ohms, 0.5 J, between all supply
circuits and earth and also between independent circuits.

▪ When using the 24-48 Vdc power supply: IEC 60255-27:2013 Installation category II

(Overvoltage Category II)

Environment

IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-30, IEC 60068-2-14, IEC 60255-21-1, IEC
60255-21-2. The equipment shall always be installed in a specific cabinet or housing
which will enable it to meet the requirements of IEC 60529 with the classification of
degree of protection IP54 or above.

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5.3 R&TTE Compliance

Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive 99/5/EC.
Conformity is demonstrated by compliance to both the EMC directive and the Low
Voltage directive, to zero volts.

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Chapter 3: Design

This chapter provides information about the hardware design of the products.

1 Hardware Architecture

The DR60 is composed of up to 8 boards, from slot A to H. A very flexible number of
inputs and outputs can be achieved by the combination of the boards. The slot A is
reserved for power supply; Slot B for CPU, Ethernet and serial connection and IRIGB
synchronization input; Slots C and D are used for binary input/outputs and slots E to H
can be used either for binary I/O or analog inputs. The figure below illustrates the DR60
slots composition. For the complete list of board option, refer to the ordering option in
Chapter 1.

DR60 slots composition

2 Mechanical Implementation

Power Supply

CPU/Communication

Digital Board Digital Board

Analog or Digital Analog or Digital Analog or Digital Analog or Digital

A

C

D E F

G

H

Slots

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2.1 DR60 Connections Overview and Indicators

The figure below shows the DR60 front panel with connectors and indicator LEDs.

Front View of the DR60

The diagram and table below show the designation and meaning of each LED.

Power
LED

Indicator LEDs

Alarm

In Service

Trigger

Sync

Failsafe
relay

Power
Supply

Binary I/O

Binary I/O or analog inputs

Ethernet
interfaces

Serial
Interfaces

IRIGB
Input

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LED

Color

Indicator

Meaning

Alarm

Orange

Warning

An alarm event that
does not compromise
the DR60 functions was
detected

Red

Alarm

An alarm event that
compromised DR60
functions was detected

In Service

Green

In Service

DR60 is working in
perfect conditions

Sync

Green

Global

DR60 is synchronized
with the time reference
clock that is
synchronized with
satellite reference

Orange

Local

DR60 is synchronized
with the time reference
clock that is not
synchronized with
satellite reference

Trigger
Green

Trigger

Any trigger occurred

Orange

Re-trigger

Any trigger reoccurred

The table below shows which events are considered alarms and warnings.

Alarms

Data Name

Description

Sync NOT OK

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.Alm1

Card not detected, invalid
or incompatible

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Alm2

Happens when there are
discrepancies between the
installed boards and the
device CORTEC

Internal voltage

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Alm3

Internal voltage
automonitoring alarm

Internal temperature

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Alm4

Internal temperature is
abnormal (Out of -10°C to
60ºC)

No communication
Ethernet interface 1

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Alm5

Loss of communication
with ethernet interface 1

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Waveform/Fault recorder
memory usage above 98%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Alm6

Happens when the
memory becomes 98% full
for waveform recorder

Disturbance recorder
memory usage above 98%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Alm7

Happens when the
memory becomes 98% full
for disturbance recorder

Trend recorder memory
usage above 98%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Alm8

Records memory exceeds
98% for trend recorder

SOE recorder memory
usage above 98%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Alm9

Records memory exceeds
98% for SOE recorder

GOOSE subscriber failure
or timeout

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Alm10

Time for the next expected
GOOSE message to come
exceeded

Warnings

Data Name

Description

Sync OK

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.Wrn1

Equipment not sync

No communication
Ethernet interface 2

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Wrn5

Loss of communication
with ethernet interface 2

Waveform/Fault recorder
memory usage above 90%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Wrn6

Happens when the
memory becomes 90% full
for waveform recorder

Disturbance recorder
memory usage above 90%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Wrn7

Happens when the
memory becomes 90% full
for disturbance recorder

Trend recorder memory
usage above 90%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Wrn8

Records memory exceeds
90% for trend recorder

SOE recorder memory
usage above 90%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1. Wrn9

Records memory exceeds
90% for SOE recorder

3 Frequency Calculation

The DR60 calculates frequency applying a moving average filter in the derivative of the
angle of the positive sequence voltage, the angle is calculated four times per cycle and
so is the frequency.

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Chapter 4: Configuration

This chapter includes detailed instructions of how to configure all available features in
the device.

1 DR60 Configurator Tool

The DR60 Configurator the is the DR60’s ICT (IED configuration tool). It allows the

modification of all configurable functionalities of the device, including communication
aspects, recorders, binary I/O etc.

1.1 Main Screen

The figure below shows the main screen of the DR60 Configurator. This screen is
accessed by opening an existing configuration, reading the device configuration or
creating a new configuration.

The DR60 Configurator is available in the following languages:

- English;

- French;

- Spanish and;

- Portuguese.

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DR60 Configurator main screen

Below is described the main common menu options on the screen according to the
highlights on the figure above:

A Menu bar: New Configuration.

B Menu bar: Open Configuration.

C Menu bar: Save Configuration.

D Menu bar: Save Configuration As.

E Export Configuration Report: Exports PDF report with the configured parameters.

F Menu bar: Receive Configuration: download configuration from the DR60.

G Menu bar: Send Configuration: send configuration to the DR60.

H Menu bar: User: Shows which level of user is currently connected (Configuration, I

Administration).

I Menu bar: Exit

J Configuration tabs: contain all the device configuration divide by categories.

K Configuration sub-tabs: divide a tab the configuration into groups for ease of

configuration

L IP address of the DR60 currently connected to the DR Configurator.

M Add a new circuit or remove the selected circuit. Selecting a circuit and pressing

delete will also remove the circuit.

N Selects the nominal frequency of the system (50 Hz or 60 Hz)

1.2 Configuration Tabs

L

A B C D E F G

I J KH M

N

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The settings tabs contain all configurable parameters of the equipment divided by
categories. There are seven settings tabs, as shown in the figure below.

DR60 Configurator Settings Tabs

Through the setting tabs it is possible to configure all the equipment parameters, as
detailed on the table below. The possible configurations and the procedure to configure
each parameter will be described in the next sections.
Hover the mouse cursor over the text fields of the configurable parameters to show the
range of values or the possible characters.
The table below describes the menu options:

Tab

Sub-tab

Description

General

Physical Device
(LPHD)

Contains the values and parameters of the
Physical Device logical node (LPHD), such
as: Model, Identifier, Location etc.

Analog

Bay
Arrangements
(MMXU/MMXN)

Configures name tags/descriptions and
associates the analog physical terminals to
the measurements circuits, sets the CT/VT
ratios; nominal frequency. Enables
calculations such as: RMS, power,
frequency, symmetrical components, THD,
average values, PMU and impedance fault
location

Generic Sensors
(TGSN)

Configures name parameters for the
transducer inputs ± 10V and 20 mA dc

Binary

Binary Inputs

Configures the voltage level, debouncing
time and polarity of the binary inputs.

GOOSE Inputs

Enables and configures the tags of the
GOOSE inputs

Communication

Physical

Configures parameters related to the
Ethernet and serial ports, such as: PRP
redundancy, IP Address etc.

Dataset

Adds and edits the datasets to be sent via
GOOSE of MMS

GOOSE Publisher

Associates the datasets to GOOSE Control
Blocks to be published.

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GOOSE
Subscriber

Configures the GOOSE subscriptions using
the SCL files from the IEDs publishing
GOOSE.

Reports

Associates the datasets to Report Control
Blocks to be published.

C37.118.2-2011
(PMU)

Configures the communication parameters
regarding the PMU streams according to
C37.118.2-2011

DNP3

Configures the communication parameters
of the DNP3 stream

Synchronization

Synchronization

Configure the synchronization
source/protocol, timezone and daylight
saving time parameters.

Recording

Recording

Configures the parameters of the DR60
recorders (Waveform, disturbance,
continuous disturbance and SOE), such as:
pre, post time, sampling rate and others.

Triggering

Thresholds
(RADR)

Contains the thresholds to trigger the
DR60 waveform and disturbance recorder

Equations

Allows the creation of logical equations
using the DR60 variables (inputs, logical
nodes parameters).

Matrix

Configures which thresholds,
binary/GOOSE inputs or equations will
trigger the DR60 recorders. Also,
configures the DR60 binary outputs.

1.3 Status Bar

Status bar presents the software name, the connection status (if it is connected, reading
or sending configurations), and the Ethernet IP address, as shown in the figure below.

DR60 Configurator Status Bar

2 Access Levels

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The DR60 Configurator has three access levels, each one with a corresponding user
name.
The MON user is able access the DR60 Logs;
The CFG user is able to access the DR60 logs, to create, receive and send configurations
and to change its own password.
The ADM user is able to do all that CFG user is able to, plus firmware update, device key
change and alter all users’ passwords.
Password is not required to access the web monitoring page
The user names and default password are presented below:

User

Password

CFG

UV@bM8DtqAN

ADM

RX8jg3S&mDx

MON

QcURcm"Gk3P

3 Communication Setup and Configuration Files Use

This section describes how to configure the communications parameters and how to
manipulate configuration files (CID), using the DR60 Configurator.
The initial screen of the DR60 Configurator application is shown in the figure below and
has the following options:

DR60 Configurator initial screen

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A <New>: creates a new configuration file.
B <Receive>: receives a configuration file from the DR60 configured in the

Communication menu.

C <Open>: this button opens a file containing a pre-existing configuration.
D <Communication>: this button opens communications parameters for connecting

settings.

E <HMI>: this button opens the window containing information about the device.
F <Administrative Tools>: this button opens the window containing the following

options:

▪ Firmware update;
▪ Key update;
▪ Access control – allows changing the password for each kind of user (CFG,

ADM and MON);

▪ Support file – Downloads a support file containing internal logs used for

diagnosis.
On the initial screen, it is also possible to change the software language by clicking the
icon on the bottom right corner.

3.1 Configuring Communication Parameters

The <Communication> button on the initial screen opens the Communication Setup
screen that allows the configuration of the parameters to connect with the DR60. The
DR60 Configurator can communicate with the DR60 using serial RS232/RS485 or
Ethernet interfaces. The serial ports parameters and the IP address of the to be
connectedDR60.
The following option are available on the screen:

• Serial:

▪ Ports
▪ Speed
▪ Data Bits
▪ Parity
▪ Stop Bits

• Ethernet

▪ IP Address
▪ Name: inserts the identification name of this connection.
▪ Saved Connections: shows the name of the saved connections.
▪ <Add>: this button adds a connection name to the Saved

Connections area.

▪ <Remove>: this button removes a selected connection name from

the Saved Connections area.

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3.1.1 IP Address Scanning

The DR60 Configurator is able to scan the Ethernet network and recover the IP
Addresses of the connected DR60s. This tools is useful when the IP Address of the DR60
the user wants to communicate is not known.
The IP Address Scanning tool is located on the Communication setup screen.

3.2 Creating a New Configuration File

In order to create a new configuration, click on the <New> button on the initial screen
of the DR60 Configurator.
It opens a window to configure the order code of the equipment, according to hardware
configuration.

A Order Code: the order code must be created based on the equipment hardware
configuration. On each field insert the configuration of the respective slot. The order
code of the equipment is displayed on the label affixed on the equipment. For
additional information about the formation of the order code, refer to APPENDIX A.
B <Cancel>: this button cancels the order code edition and goes back to the initial
screen of the DR60 Configurator.
C <Ok>: this button confirms the order code edition and opens the main screen of the
DR60 Configurator.
It is also possible to create a new configuration file through the Main Screen of the
DR60 Configurator, by selecting the option New CID on the File menu.

3.3 Receiving an Equipment Configuration File

To receive an online equipment configuration, click on the <Receive> button on the
initial screen of the DR60 Configurator. The configurator will communicate with the IP
Address or serial configuration configured in the Communication Setup screen and
download the DR60 current configuration loading it on the main Screen of the DR60
Configurator.
It is also possible to receive an equipment configuration file from the Main Screen of
the DR60 Configurator, by selecting the option Receive Configuration on the Menu Bar.
After clicking the Receive button, an authentication window will pop up asking for a
user and a password to complete the operation.
The possible user names and passwords are:

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User

Password

CFG

UV@bM8DtqAN

ADM

RX8jg3S&mDx

3.4 Opening a Pre-existing Configuration File

In order to open a pre-existing configuration, click on the <Open> button on the initial
screen of the DR60 Configurator.
It opens the Windows© folder where the configuration files are saved:
Choose the configuration file and the Main Screen of the DR60 Configurator will open,
with the selected configuration file loaded.
It is also possible to open a configuration file from the Main Screen of the DR60
Configurator, by selecting the option Open Configuration on the menu on the Menu
Bar.

3.5 Saving a Configuration File

To save an opened configuration, select the option Save Configuration or Save
Configuration As, on the File menu of the Main Screen of the DR60 Configurator.
When saving a configuration, the DR60 Configurator will create three different files:
*.CID file: saves the communication and recorders configuration. The DR60 uses the SCL
schema 3.1 from the IEC 61850 data models;
*.st file: saves the logic equation and the matrix of I/O and triggering configuration
according to the IEC 61131 Structured Text Language (STL).
*extref: saves the external references for the GOOSE subscriber configuration.

3.6 Sending a Configuration File for the Equipment

To send a configuration file to online equipment, select the option Send Configuration,
on the Menu Bar.

4 Tools

The Tools section of the Initial screen presents two different tools:
Log: monitored and downloads the DR60 logs
Administrative Tools: Firmware upgrade, password management, equipment license
upgrade and support file download.

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Upon clicking the menus, an authentication window will pop up asking for a user and a
password to complete the operation
The possible user names and passwords are:

User

Password

CFG

UV@bM8DtqAN

ADM

RX8jg3S&mDx

MON

QcURcm"Gk3P

The tools menus are described in the next sections.

4.1 LOG

The equipment maintains a history of the last 10000 system events that can be
downloaded in from the DR60. The logs visualization screen can show up to 2000
events.
The option on the Log screen are described below:

A IED Name: indicates IED Name.
B IP Address: indicates IP of the device that the software is connected to.
C Period: chooses the period of time to be displayed, from oldest to most recent.
D Codes: searches specific logs or time intervals. For example, search a log between 300

and 399, just enter 3??, and to search a list, enter 2??, 507, 700. Codes shall be entered
with 3 digits.

E <Refresh>: this button shows the list of logs according to the filtering parameters.
F <Download>: this button downloads the log files to the folder.
G Time stamp: indicates the date and time of event log (yyyymm-dd hh:mm:ss[.uuuuuu]

± 0000 (UTC time offset).

H Code: indicates the log code.
I Description: describes the log.

4.2 Administrative Tools

This menu allows the user to perform the following configurations:

▪ Access Control – allows changing the password for each kind of user (CFG,

ADM and MON);

▪ Firmware Update;
▪ License Update;
▪ Support File – Downloads a support file containing internal logs used for

diagnosis.

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5 Configuration Tabs

5.1 General

The General configuration tab contains information related to the physical device logical
node (LPHD) of the DR60.
On this screen, it is shown the information of the respective device:

▪ Model (CORTEC)
▪ Vendor (General Electric Company)
▪ Hardware Version
▪ Firmware Version
▪ Serial Number

Moreover, the following parameter can be configured:

▪ Identifier: Up to 61 characters. Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9, _.
▪ Location: Up to 255 characters. Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9, _.
▪ Owner: Up to 255 characters. Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9, _.
▪ LPHD Prefix: Up to 11 characters. Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9, _.
▪ Electric Power System: Up to 255 characters. Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9,

_.

▪ Primary Operator: Up to 255 characters. Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9, _.
▪ Secondary Operator: Up to 255 characters. Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9, _.
▪ Master Resource Identification: Up to 255 characters. Possible characters: a-z,

A-Z, a-9, _.

▪ Latitude: Possible characters: 0.0-90.0.
▪ Longitude: Possible characters: 0.0-180.0.
▪ Altitude: Possible characters: 0.0-10000.0

5.2 Analog

The Analog configuration tab contains configurations related to the analog channels and
circuits and it is divided into two sub-tabs: Instrument Transformer (TCTR/TVTR); and
Bay Arrangement (MMXU/MMXN).

5.2.1 Bay Arrangement (MMXU/MMXN)

This window allows the configuration of the analog inputs. The configuration includes
the circuit description tag, association with physical inputs, nominal values for

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instrument transformer ratio calculation; activation of: trend measurement calculation,
PMU calculation and impedance fault location.

The following configurations are available:

Current and Voltage circuits:

▪ Nominal Frequency: Selects the nominal frequency of the system between 50

Hz and 60 Hz

▪ Add a new circuit or remove the selected circuit. Selecting a circuit and

pressing delete will also remove the circuit.

▪ Description: Enters a description for the circuit. Up to 256 of any characters is

allowed.

▪ Phase A, Phase B, Phase C, Phase N: Associate each phase of the circuit with its

respective physical input

▪ Nominal Value: Configures the nominal value of the primary of the instrument

transformers. This value is used for transformer ratio calculation and

thresholds/triggers.

▪ Measurement: Shows all the logical nodes associated with the respective

circuit and by clicking the sign the following window will open.

o This window allows the following configuration:

▪ Trend calculation activation
▪ PMU Class M or P activation. The DR60 supports up to 4

PMUs, each class will count as 1 PMU even if they are from
the same circuit. When a PMU is activated a logical node
associated to it and dataset is automatically created with all
the synchrophasor, frequency and rate of change of
frequency of the respective circuit.

▪ Impedance Fault Locator calculation. The line parameters

are configured in the advanced settings right on the right
side of the window. The fault location is treated according
to the IEC 61850 logical node for fault location: RFLO. The
fault location can be sent via MMS of DNP3 by selecting the
data attribute RFLOxFltDiskm.mag.f within the MX
functional constraint.

▪ Advanced: Allows the following configuration.
▪ Name: Enter name tags for each analog input. Maximum characters: 10.

Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9, _.

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▪ Secondary Value: Configures the nominal value of the secondary of the CT/VT.

This configuration is only important when using the high accuracy

measurement board which can be used for 1 A or 5 A.

▪ Ratio: Shows the CT/VT ratio according to the primary and secondary values

configured.

▪ Compensation: Inserts a percentage value onto the DR60 reading of that

specific analog inputs. Possible characters: -100.0% to 100.0%.

 





   

For example:

Applied value: 100 V.

Read value: 99 V.

 





    

5.2.2 Generic Sensor (TGSN) – Transducer inputs

This subtab configures the transducer inputs.
The signal of the transducer (±10 V or 0-20 mA) is converted in to the desired physical
measurement using a first order transfer function with the parameters of Scale Factor

() and offset () defined by the user:

 󰇛  

󰇜

where  is the converted value and  is the value read by the DC channel in Volts or

Amps.
The screen allows the user to configure for each channel: a name, the Scale Factor A,
the Offset B and the Unit of the measurement that the transducer represents.

5.3 Binary

This configuration tab contains the parameters to configure the physical binary inputs,
enable/disable GOOSE inputs and set their name tags.

5.3.1 Binary Inputs Subtab

The following aspects related to the physical binary inputs are configured on this
subtab:

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▪ Level: Selects the voltage level of the binary inputs. There are two options

available: 24/48Vdc and 125/250Vdc. The operating changes of each level is

shown in the Technical Specification Chapter. Applying voltage signals

incompatible to the Level configuration may damage the inputs.

▪ GGIO_DIGITAL: Shows the index reference of each binary input (Ind1…Indn).
▪ Name: Configures the name tags of each binary input. Maximum characters:

12. Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9, _.

▪ Debouncing Time: The DR60 will only start a record once the binary activation

time (i.e. duration of the HIGH signal for the normal polatiry channels) has

exceeded the debouncing time parameter.

▪ Polarity: chooses the polarity of each input.

- Normal: LOW signals are interpreted as LOW signals and HIGH signals are

interpreted as HIGH signals.

- Inverted: HIGH signals are interpreted as LOW signals and LOW signals are

interpreted as HIGH signals.

Choose the voltage level of the binary inputs accordingly to
the voltage levels applied to them. Choosing 24/48V voltage
level and applying higher voltage levels can damage the
inputs.

The binary inputs acquisition rate is the same as the configured for the waveform
recorder. Then the waveform recorder is not enabled the binary inputs acquisition rate
is 256 samples/cycle.

5.3.2 GOOSE Inputs

This subtab allows enabling/disabling and entering a name tag for each GOOSE input.
The DR60 can handle up to 256 GOOSE inputs to record, cross-trigger and trigger
recorders.
The following parameters are available for configuration:

▪ GGIO_GOOSE: Enables or disables the corresponding GOOSE input.
▪ Name: Configures the name tags of each binary input. Maximum characters:

12. Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9, _.

5.4 Communication

This configuration tab contains all the configuration related to communication to other
devices, such as: Ethernet and serial ports, PMU streams, GOOSE and Report control
blocks, GOOSE subscriber and DNP3 transmission.

5.4.1 Physical

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The configuration of the physical communication ports is carried out though this
subtab.

Each Ethernet port, 1 and 2, have different addresses and it is possible to configure for
each of them:

▪ IP Address
▪ Network Mask
▪ Gateway

The Ethernet ports are used to:

Port

Usage

Ethernet 1

Configuration, monitoring, GOOSE
publication/subscription, MMS report control
block publication, firmware upgrade, log and
registers download.

Ethernet 2

Configuration, monitoring, firmware upgrade,
log and registers download.

The default settings are:

Default Setting

Parameter

Ethernet port 1

Ethernet port 2

IP Address

192.168.0.199

192.168.1.199

Network mask

255.255.255.0

255.255.255.0

Gateway

192.168.0.254

192.168.1.254

For the serial ports A (RS232) and B (RS232), the following parameters are

configurable:

▪ Speed
▪ Data Bits
▪ Parity
▪ Stop Bits

5.4.2 Datasets

The Dataset section is used to create a dataset for GOOSE or Report publishing.
The configurable parameters are described below:

▪ Datasets buttons:

▪ <New>: this buttons creates a new dataset. Clicking on this button, the dataset

parameters will appear for editing.

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▪ <Edit>: this button edits a selected pre-existing dataset. Clicking on this

button, the dataset parameters will appear for editing.

▪ <Delete>: this button deletes a selected pre-existing dataset. The DigInput1

dataset cannot be deleted.

▪ Functional Constraint: selects the functional constraint that indicates the possible

operating services of a specific DataAttribute. The functional constraints are:

▪ ST: Status Information;
▪ MX: Measurements;
▪ CO: Control;
▪ SP: Setting Point;
▪ SG: Setting Group;
▪ SE: Setting Group Editable
▪ SV: Substitution
▪ CF: Configuration
▪ DC: Description
▪ EX: Extended Definition

▪ Dataset Name: inserts a name for the new dataset. Maximum characters: 32.

Possible characters: a-z, A-Z, a-9, _.

▪ Description: inserts a description for the new dataset. Maximum characters: 64.

Possible characters: except “<” and “>”.

▪ Filter: enables the user to filter the global dataset by DataAttribute names.

Note:

When selecting the data for the dataset, the IEC 61850 name for binary inputs is
DIGITALGGIO and the binary outputs as OUTPUTGGIO.

5.4.3 GOOSE Publisher

To publish GOOSE messages grouped in datasets, it is necessary to create a GOOSE
Control Block (GCB). In the GOOSE Publisher subtab it is possible to create and edit
GOOSE Control Blocks for the GOOSE messages transmission.
Each GCB is associated with one Dataset and the DR60 is able to send up to 16 GCB.
The configurable parameters are described below:

▪ GOOSE Control Block Identification

▪ Message Name: inserts a name for the GOOSE Control Block. The allowed

characters are 0-9, a-z, A-Z and ‘_’. Maximum characters: 32.

▪ Description: inserts a description for the GOOSE Control Block. The not

allowed characters are ‘<’ and ‘>’. Maximum characters: 64.

▪ GOOSE ID: inserts an identification for the GOOSE Control Block. The allowed

characters are 0-9, a-z, A-Z and ‘_’. Maximum characters: 129.

▪ Dataset: selects the dataset for this GOOSE Control Block. In this field will

appear all created datasets.

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▪ Network Settings

▪ APP ID: inserts an indication of the message identifier. The identifier must

contain four hexadecimal characters. Characters range 0x0 – 0x3FFF.

▪ MAC-Address: inserts an indication of the MAC address of the originator to be

filtered. The address must be represented as six groups of hexadecimal

characters. The allowed characters are 0-9, a-f, A-F and ‘-‘.’. IEC 61850-8-1

standard recommends the MAC address for GOOSE messages creation as

following:

▪ The first three bytes are 01-0C-CD;

▪ The fourth byte must be 01 for GOOSE;

▪ Thus, the MAC address must be from 01-0C-CD-01-00-00 to 01-0C-CD-01-

01-FF.

▪ VLAN-PRIORITY: selects the VLAN priority. Such priority must be a numeric value

between 0 and 7.

▪ VLAN-ID: inserts the VLAN unique identification. Characters range 0x0 – 0xFFF.
▪ Minimum Time: inserts the maximum delay time allowed for message

transmission, after the change of the state. The range is from 1 ms to 60000 ms.

▪ Maximum Time: inserts the source supervision time. If there is none change of

state, a message is transmitted in this time. The range is from 4 ms to 60000 ms.

5.4.4 GOOSE Subscriber

The DR60 has 256 virtual GOOSE inputs that can be associated with GOOSE Booleans
values.
The configurable parameters are described below:

To associate a GOOSE Control Block with a digital input, do the following:

1 Load the SCL file from the IED sending the messages clicking “Add SCL File”.
2 On the right side, select the GOOSE Boolean that the DR60 shall subscribe to, on the

right side select the GOOSE input that will be associated with that GOOSE boolean. Only
the GOOSE inputs enabled in the Binary configuration tab will be displayed.

3 Click the “>>” button to perform the association and “<<” to undo it.

5.4.5 Reports

This screen allows the user to configure the MMS Report Control Blocks (RCB). The
Report Control Block sends internal variables grouped on a datasheet to the supervisory
system.
Each RCB is associated to one Dataset and the DR60 is able to send up to 15 buffered or
unbuffered Report Control Blocks.
The configurable parameters are described below:

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Report Control Block Identification and data

▪ Message Name: inserts a name for the GOOSE Control Block. The allowed

characters are 0-9, a-z, A-Z and ‘_’. Max characters: 32.

▪ Description: inserts a description for the GOOSE Control Block. The not

allowed characters are ‘<’ and ‘>’. Max characters: 64.

▪ Report ID: Optional RCB identifier. The allowed characters are 0-9, a-z, A-Z and

‘_’. Max characters: 74.

▪ Dataset: selects the dataset for this Report Control Block. All the created

datasets will be listed here.
Options

▪ Buffered: internal events (caused by trigger options data-change, quality-

change, and data-update) issue immediate sending of reports or buffer the

events (to some practical limit) for transmission, such that values of data

object are not lost due to transport flow control constraints or loss of

connection.

▪ Buffered Time: specifies the time interval in milliseconds for the buffering of

internal notifications caused by data-change (dchg), quality-change (qchg),

dataupdate (dupd) by the BRCB for inclusion into a single report.

▪ Upon receipt of the first set of internal notification of events of the referenced

data-set, the BRCB starts a timer of the duration buffer time. When the timer

expires, the BRCB combines all internal notifications that have been received

during the time interval into a single report. The next internal notification

following the timer expiration signals the new start of that timer. Range: 1 –

1000 ms. Step 1 ms;

▪ Indexed: When checked the report control block instance names are created

from the RCB name, followed by an index number from 01 up to maximum 15.

▪ Max Instances: To allow multiple clients to receive the same values of data

object, multiple instances of the report control classes shall be made available.

Once a report control block is reserved, by a specific client, no other client

shall have access rights to set the control block attributes. Up to 16 instances

can be configured.

Trigger Options: Specifies the trigger conditions which will be monitored by this
BRCB. The following values are defined:

▪ Data Change(dchg); relates to a change in a value of a DataAttribute

representing the process-related value of the data object

▪ Quality Change(qchg); relates to a change in the quality value of a

DataAttribute.

▪ Data Update (dupd): relates to a freeze event in a value of a DataAttribute

representing a freeze value of the data object (for example, frozen counters)

or to an event triggered by updating the value of a DataAttribute. Data-update

trigger condition may be used to issue sending a report or storing a log entry

into a log when a value of a DataAttribute has updated. Updating may mean

that the value has changed or has been “overwritten” with the same value as

before. The dupd trigger condition can be used as a trigger for statistics values

that may be calculated and updated on a periodic base. Independently of

whether the statistics value has changed or not, the value will be reported or

logged.

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▪ General Interrogation: After a request for General Interrogation the BRCB

starts the interrogation process and create a report that includes all

DataAttribute values of the referenced dataset.

▪ Integrity: When integrity reports are enabled, the BRCB shall be notified each

time the value of the time as specified in Integrity Period has expired. The

BRCB then builds a report with the values of all members of the referenced

data-set. Range: 1 – 1000 ms. Step 1 ms.

Note: The general-interrogation is initiated by the client. The integrity report, which
also transmits all values of a data set, is initiated by the BRCB.

Optional Fields:

▪ Sequence Number: Includes the SqNum in the report. The attribute SqNum

specifies the sequence number for each BRCB that has report enable set to

TRUE. This number is incremented by the BRCB for each report generated and

sent.

▪ Dataset: Includes DatSets in the report
▪ Data Reference: Includes the DataRef in the report
▪ Buffer Overflow: Includes the BufOvfls in the report. The parameter BufOvfl

indicates to the client that entries within the buffer may have been lost.

▪ Time Stamp: Includes the time stamp in the report.
▪ Reason Code: Includes the Reason Codes in the report, which means the

reason that generated the report according to Trigger Options

▪ Entry ID: Includes EntryID in the report.
▪ Configuration Revision: Includes the ConfRev in the report. The attribute

ConfRevshall represent a count of the number of times that the configuration

of the data-set referenced by DatSet has been changed.

Note: RMS values and frequency values are calculated and made available for MMS
communication every ¼ cycle.

5.4.6 C37.118.2-2011 (PMU)

This tab allows the configuration of the communication parameters of the PMU
streams.
For each of the 4 separate streams the following configuration is available:

▪ Enable: Enables the transmission of the respective frame
▪ ID: PMU ID according to C37.118-2011. The PMU ID code is set to uniquely

associate the synchrophasor values to the PMU responsible for producing

them. The ID ranges from 1 to 65534.

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▪ Dataset: Associates the PMU stream with a PMU dataset. The PMU dataset is

created automatically when the PMU is activated for a circuit in the Analog

configuration tab and it can be edited in the Communication>Dataset tab.

▪ Frame Rate: Selects the frame rate for the respective stream. 60 fps at 60 Hz

and 50 fps at 50 Hz are available.

▪ Communication Mode: Configures the communication or operation mode of

the stream. The configurations available are: Commanded, Spontaneous

Unicast or Spontaneous Multicast.

▪ Protocol: Choses between the UDP/IP or TCP/IP transmission protocols.
▪ Source Port: Chooses the source port of the respective stream. Each stream

needs to have an exclusive port number. Multiple streams cannot be sent with

the same port number.

▪ Destinations Address: Configure the destination IP address and port number

for the spontaneous transmissions.

▪ Output Interface: In case the destination address is not in the same submask

as one of the ethernet ports, the streams will be sent through the Ethertnet 1

interface

5.4.7 DNP3

The DR60 provides DNP3 implementation level 2 for outstation equipment via both
Ethernet or serial communication.
This tab allows the configuration of the communication parameters of the DNP3
streams.
The following configuration parameters are available:

▪ Enabled: Turn on or off the DNP3 streaming.
▪ DNP3 Communication: Selects the physical interfaces that will send DNP3.

Ethernet, Serial port 1 or serial port 2.

▪ Master IP Address: IP address of the equipment reading the DNP3.
▪ Outstation Address: DNP3 address of the DR60 being configured. Range 0 to

65534.

▪ Outstation port: Port number for the DR60 being configured. 20000 is the

default and the port number registered for DNP3 use with the IANA (Internet

Assigned Numbers Authority).

▪ Application Timeout: The timeout for an application layer confirmation in

seconds. Range 0,01 to 40 s.

▪ Link Layer Timeout: The timeout for a data link layer confirmation in seconds.

Range 0,01 to 40 s.

▪ Enable Unsolicited Reporting:

▪ Server address to report to: DNP3 address of the server

(master)show

▪ Class 1, 2, 3

▪ Max Delay: Maximum time the outstation waits until sending the

data pertaining to each class in case no data state change or DNP3
threshold is exceeded.

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▪ Max Events: Maximum number of events that can be buffered for

each class. Range 1 to 200.

▪ Mask: Enables the transmission of the respective DNP3 class.

Object Variation

Defines the variation of the respective object to be reported when the master

does not request any specific type.

▪ Object 1 – Binary Inputs - Options: 1 – With status; 2 – Without status
▪ Object 2 – Binary Input Event - Options: 1 – Without timestamp; 2 – With

timestamp; 3 – With relative timestamp

▪ Object 30 – Analog Input - Options: 1 – (32) Integer; 2 – (16) Integer; 3 - (32)

Integer without flag; 4 - (16) Integer without flag

▪ Object 32 – Analog Input Event - Options: 1 – (32) Integer without timestamp;

2 – (16) Integer without timestamp; 3 - (32) Integer with timestamp; 4 - (16)

Integer with timestamp

Input Selection

▪ Binary
▪ Analog

▪ Scale: Scale factor that multiplies the analog measurement
▪ Deadband: An event is triggered when the Analog input changes an

amount greater than the deadband value. A Deadband of zero
permits any change in the analog input value to generate an event,
and a Deadband of full range of the variable prevents generation of
an event

Note: Only float measurement marked with the suffix .f|MX are able to be transmitted via
DNP3.

5.5 Synchronization

5.5.1 Synchronization

The DR60 supports time synchronization with PTP IEEE1588v2 and demodulated IRIGB-

004. It is also possible to configure the DR60 to work with no time sync, just with the
internal clock.

The following parameters are found on this configuration sab:
Time source:

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▪ IRIGB: sets the DR60 to be synchronized with IRIGB. No further configuration is

necessary.

▪ PTP: sets the DR60 to be synchronized with PTPv2. The PTP configuration presents

the following parameters:

5.5.2 PTP Configuration

The PTPv2 synchronization source presents the following parameters:

▪ Holdover Time: Period during which the DR60 can maintain the

synchronization quality without an external sync reference, thanks to drift of

the internal clock. Range: 5 – 60s.

▪ Network Interface: Choses the Ethernet port used for the PTP sync.
▪ Profile: Choses between the PTP profiles: Power IEEE C37.238/2011, P2P

default and Custom.

▪ Domain Number: A PTP domain is a collection of one or more PTP subdomains.

A subdomain is a logical grouping of 1588 clocks that synchronize to each

other using the PTP protocol, but that are not necessarily synchronized to PTP

clocks in another PTP subdomain. Subdomains provide a way of implementing

disjoint sets of clocks, sharing a common network, but maintaining

independent synchronization within each set. The domain number can be set

as 0, 1, 2 or 3.

▪ Network Protocol: allows the user to choose between the UDP protocol and

Ethernet layer 2.

▪ VLAN ID and Priority: Define VLAN parameters according to IEEE 802.1Q.
▪ Operation Mode: Two options are available:

▪ Two-step: In two-step-mode the master sends a synchronization

message – SYNC message – with an estimated value of the time
cyclically to the connected slaves. Parallel to this, the time at which
the message leaves the sender is measured as precisely as possible.
The master then sends this actual exact transmission time of the
corresponding sync message to the slaves in a second message ­follow-up message. These also measure the reception time of these
messages as exactly as possible and can correct the correction
value (offset) to the master from it. The slave clock is then
corrected by this offset. If the transmission line were to have no
delay, both clocks would be synchronized.

▪ One-step: The master sends a synchronization message – SYNC –

message with the precise value of the time cyclically to the
connected slave. Other than in two-step-mode, the precise time is
inserted into the SYNC message “on-the-fly” by the hardware. No
FOLLOWUP – messages are needed in this mode. The calculation of
the offset is the same as in two-step-mode..

▪ Delay Mechanism: Two delay mechanism are defined:

▪ End-to-end: Only measures the time taken for a PTP event message

to transit the bridge and provide this information to the receiving

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clocks in the correction field of the PTP message. In this mode the
propagation delay of the link connected to the port is not corrected

▪ Peer-to-peer: Use the peer delay mechanism for the delay

measurement. In addition to providing PTP event transit time
information, also provides corrections for the propagation delay of
the link connected to the port receiving the PTP event message
The peer delay mechanism measures the port to port propagation
delay time between two directly connected ports sharing the same
communication technology.

▪ Grandmaster Priority: Is an administratively assigned precedence hint used by

the Best Master Clock algorithm (BMC) to help select a grandmaster for the

PTP domain. The range is from 0 to 255.

▪ Announce Receipt Timeout: configures the interval between PTP announce

messages on an interface or the number of PTP intervals before a timeout

occurs on an interface.

When configuring PTP, the first point is to select which PTP profile, or which common
parameters, will be used along with all PTP devices. The DR60 has three options to be
selected as profile:

• Power Profile – IEEE C37.238/2011: this profile has some fixed parameters defined

by the standard and some configurable parameters defined by the user.

The configurable parameters for Power Profile are:

Domain number;
VLAN ID and Priority;

The fixed parameters are:

Network Protocol: Ethernet Level 2;
Operation Mode: One step;
Delay Mechanism: Peer-to-peer;
Grandmaster Priority: #1 255; #2 255;
Announce Receipt Timeout: 3

• The CUSTOM profile has all its parameters opened for user configuration.

• The P2P Default profile is partially configurable. The fixed parameters are are:

Domain number: 0;
Grandmaster Priority: #1 128; #2 128
Configurable parameters are:
Domain number:
Operation mode:
Delay Mechanism:
GRANDMASTER PRIORITY:
Announce Receipt Timeout:

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▪ Internal clock: sets the DR60 to work with no external source of sync. The internal

clock configuration is carried out through the web interface described in the
Monitoring Web Interface section.

5.5.3 Ethernet Network Synchronism Recommendations

In order to obtain the best synchronism performance in an Ethernet network, the
following configuration is recommended.

• PTP Power Profile (IEEE C37.238);
o Delay mechanism: Peer-to-Peer ( P2P)

▪ This means that ALL equipment (Switches, GPS clocks, DR60s, Relays, Bay

Controllers, and so on) must be PTP-aware.

o Mapped as Ethernet ( Layer 2 – L2) messages

▪ This means that ALL equipment (Switches, DR60s, Relays, Bay Controllers, and so

on) must be PTP-aware.

o One-step (preferred) or Two-step operation

▪ Time is stamped preferentially at hardware.

• Max number of hops: 16

• Max error introduced by hop: 50ns

• Max error in slave: 1us

• Multicast filtering or VLAN segregation shall be configured in the managed switches,

otherwise the DR60 might present instable and undesirable behavior in its applications
and synchronism.

5.6 Recording

This configuration tab options to enables/disables the waveform, disturbance,
continuous disturbance and SOE recorder and their parameters.

The following configuration parameters are available:

Waveform recorder: Enables/disables the recorder.

▪ Pre trigger time: configures the recording time duration before the waveform

recorder trigger.

▪ Post trigger time: configures the recording time duration after threshold is

desensitized.

▪ Maximum time: configures the maximum time of the record.
▪ Disable for: disables temporarily the recorder if various triggers repeat within

a period of time.

▪ Sample rate: selects the sampling rate of the recorder (256 or 512 s/c).
▪ Retrigger: Enables and disables the retrigger. Refer to Records Chapter for

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▪ Periodic Trigger: Allows configuring the recorder to trigger at preset periodic

intervals

Disturbance recorder: Enables/disables the recorder.

▪ Pre trigger time: configures the recording time duration before the

disturbance recorder trigger.

▪ Post trigger time: configures the recording time duration after threshold is

desensitized.

▪ Maximum time: configures the maximum time of the record.
▪ Disable for: disables temporarily the recorder if various triggers repeat within

a period of time.

▪ Sample rate: selects the sampling rate of the recorder (1, 2 or 4 s/c).
▪ Select Measures: selects which measurement values will be recorded. Up to

128 measurements can be recorded. The full list of measurements is found in
Chapter Records.

▪ Retrigger: Enables and disables the retrigger. Refer to Records Chapter for

information on retrigger functioning.

▪ Periodic Trigger: Allows configuring the recorder to trigger at preset periodic

intervals

The ranges and steps for the pre, post and maximum times configuration are shown in
the Records Chapter.

Continuous Disturbance Recorder: Enables/disables the recorder.

▪ Aggregation Period: Configures the duration of each record. A new record will

be created every time the aggregation period elapses. Range: 10.0 to 60.0
minutes.

▪ Sample rate: selects the sampling rate of the recorder (1, 2 or 4 s/c).
▪ Select Measures: selects which measurement values will be recorded. Up to

128 measurements can be recorded. The full list of measurements is found in
Chapter Records.

Trend Recorder

▪ Calculation Period: Period of time used for maximum, minimum and average

calculation. Range: 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 60 min.

▪ Aggregation Period: Duration of the record. Range 1 to 24 h.
▪ Select Measures: Selection of the measurement to be recorded.

SOE Recorder: Enables/disables the recorder.

▪ Aggregation Period: Configures the duration of each record. A new record will

be created every time the aggregation period elapses. Range: 1 to 1440
minutes.

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5.7 Triggering

The Triggering configuration tab allows the configuration of the parameters used as
thresholds to trigger the waveform and disturbance recorders.

5.7.1 Thresholds

This screen allows the configuration of thresholds associated with measured and
calculated values (from the analog channels) that once exceeded can cause the DR60
recorders trigger.

Following parameters can be set for each defined threshold:

Parameters set for each defined threshold

Parameter

Range

Step

Hysteresis

0 … 20 %

0.1 %

Hold time

0 … 1000 ms

1 ms

The thresholds are displayed side by side to easy and quick configuration. Upper and
lower thresholds are represented by the following signs:

Threshold

Sign

Example

Upper (Over)

Over Frequency – F (Hz)

Lower (Under)

Under Frequency – F (Hz)

Blank threshold will not be processed and will not trigger the recorder.

Below is the list of all possible thresholds:

Basic Measures

Description

Type

V1

(PU)

Positive sequence voltage

and

Fundamental

Measures

Description

Type

P3θ

(MW)

Total active power

and

Q3θ

(MVAr)

Total reactive power

and

S3θ

(MVA)

Total apparent power

and

F

(Hz)

Frequency

and

VP

(PU)

Phase voltages RMS

and

VN

(PU)

Neutral voltages RMS

and

IP

(kA)

Phase currents RMS

and

IN

(kA)

Neutral currents RMS

and

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V2

(PU)

Negative sequence voltage

and

V0

(PU)

Zero sequence voltage

and

I1

(kA)

Positive sequence current

and

I2

(kA)

Negative sequence current

and

I0

(kA)

Zero sequence current

and

THDVP

(%)

Phase voltage total harmonic
distortion

and

THDVN

(%)

Neutral voltage total harmonic
distortion

and

THDIP

(%)

Phase current total harmonic
distortion

and

TDHIN

(%)

Neutral current total harmonic
distortion

and

Derivative Measures

Description

Type

P3θ

(MW/s)

Total active power

Q3θ

(MVAr/s)

Total reactive power

S3θ

(MVA/s)

Total apparent power

F

(Hz/s)

Frequency

VP

(PU/s)

Phase voltages RMS

VN

(PU/s)

Neutral voltages RMS

IP

(kA/s)

Phase currents RMS

IN

(kA/s)

Neutral currents RMS

Single-phase

Measures

Description

Type

F

(Hz)

Frequency

and

V

(PU)

Voltage

and

I

(kA)

Current

and

P

(MW)

Active Power

and

Q

(MVAr)

Reactive Power

and

S

(MVA)

Apparent Power

and

PF Power Factor

and

THDV

(%)

Voltage Total Harmonic
Distortion

and

THDI

(%)

Current Total Harmonic
Distortion

and

Single-phase

Measures (Derivative)

Description

Type

F

(Hz/s)

Frequency

V

(PU/s)

Voltage

I

(kA/s)

Current

P

(MW)

Active Power

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Q

(MVAr)

Reactive Power

S

(MVA)

Apparent Power

PF/s Power Factor

THDV

(%/s)

Voltage Total Harmonic
Distortion

THDI

(%/s)

Current Total Harmonic
Distortion

Other Measures

Description

Type

PF

AVG

Average Power Factor

and

VAB

(PU)

Phase-to-phase Voltage AB

and

VBC

(PU)

Phase-to-phase Voltage BC

and

VCA

(PU)

Phase-to-phase Voltage CA

and

PP

(MW)

Phase Active Power

and

PN

(MW)

Neutral Active Power

and

QP

(MVAr)

Phase Reactive Power

and

QN

(MVAr)

Neutral Reactive Power

and

SP

(MVA)

Phase Apparent Power

and

SN

(MVA)

Neutral Apparent Power

and

PFP Phase Power Factor

and

PFN Neutral Power Factor

and

VPP

(PU)

Phase Voltages Phasor

and

VPN

(PU)

Neutral Voltages Phasor

and

IPP

(kA)

Phase Currents Phasor

and

IPN

(kA)

Neutral Currents Phasor

and

Note: The derivative thresholds are calculated within a windows of 1 cycle.

Description of the Threshold subtab shown in the figure below.

A To add a new Threshold, click the + sign on the left side of the screen.
B To remove a threshold line, select the line by clicking any of the parameters of the

corresponding circuit and then hit Delete on the computer keyboard.
Figure below shows the two point above mentioned.

A

B

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5.7.2 Equations

This subtab allows the configuration of logic equation using thresholds, binary inputs,
GOOSE inputs and other equations as operands.
The list below shows the logic operator and their syntax:

▪ NOT: Not (operand)
▪ RISE: Rise (operand)
▪ FALL: Fall (operand)
▪ AND: operand AND operand
▪ OR: operand OR operand
▪ XOR: operand XOR operand
▪ LATCH (SET/RESET): Latch (set operand, reset operand)

5.7.3 Matrix

The matrix is used to assign which signals will close the binary outputs and trigger the
waveform and/or disturbance recorder.
Thresholds, binary inputs, GOOSE inputs and equations can be configured to close the
binary outputs and trigger the waveform and disturbance recorders.
To associate the variables (thresholds, binary inputs, GOOSE inputs and equations) with
the triggers of binary outputs, double click the cell that insects the variable row with the
binary output or trigger.
Clicking the clock sign next to the binary outputs number allows the configuration of
pickup and drop-off timer for the respect binary output operation. Within the timer
setting, the parameter Timer Value (ON) means that the signal causing the respective
output to close needs to stay ON during, at least, the time configured. The parameter
Timer Value (OFF), correspondingly, means that the signal causing the respective output
to close needs to stay OFF during, at least, the time configured. The diagram below
exemplifies the functioning of the timers.

Timer Value (ON) diagram

Input signal

Output signal

Timer Value (ON)

Time

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Timer Value (OFF) diagram

Binary Inputs can trigger the recorders using the following types of binary signal
transitions:

▪ Fall - "High" to "Low" transition (also called falling edge)
▪ Rise - "Low" to "High" transition (also called rising edge)
▪ Both - "Low" to "High" and "High" to "Low" transitions
▪ Direct - “Low” to “High” level transition

6 Monitoring and Web Interface

The DR60 has a web interface with monitoring options. To access the web interface
type in the DR60 IP Address using the Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser from
computers, cellphones or tablet.
The default IP Addresses are shown in the Communication Chapter. In case the default
IP address has been changed and the user cannot recall it, use the IP Scanning tool in
the DR60 Configurator communication menu in order to recover it refer to section (IP
Address Scanning in the Configuration Chapter.
The DR60 web interface allows the user to:

▪ Monitor real time calculated and measured values
▪ Verify device information as serial number, CORTEC and others
▪ Verify the device status
▪ Check information on recorders and the created COMTRADE files. The table

below shows the available data to monitor on this page.

▪ Start a manual trigger
▪ Change de internal clock time

The DR60 also have a MMS server that can be access by IEC 61850 MMS clients to
monitor its internal variables, such as: binary I/O status, measurements, alarms etc. The
DR60 can support up to 20 MMS clients. The web interface connects as a MMS client
(counting as 1 clients per web interface).

Records page data:

Input signal

Output signal

Timer Value (OFF)

Time

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Item

Description

Recorder status

Shows if the respective recorder is enabled or disabled

Recording made

Shows that a trigger was generated*

Fault number

Shows how many triggers were generated**

Memory used

Shows the percentage usage of the respective recorder

Pre-trigger time

Shows the pre-trigger time configured

Post-trigger time

Shows the post-trigger time configured

Maximum record
time

Shows the maximum recorder time configured

Retrigger enabled

Shows if the retrigger is enabled or disabled

Sample rate

Shows the configured sampling rate for the respective
recorder

Inhibition time

Shows the duration that the trigger generation will be
disabled***

Inhibition count

Shows how many consecutive triggers within the inhibition
time window are needed to enable the trigger inhibition***

Inhibition window

Shows the time that is needed to enable the trigger
inhibition***

*This information is 1 when record is generated and 0 during the record generation.

**The counter restarts when the equipment reboots or a new configuration is sent.

***Parameter configured in configuration tab Recording> Disable for.

7 Alarm and Warning Reporting

The DR60 can report alarm/warning using the dry contact normally closed relay or via
communication protocols (MMS and GOOSE).

The alarm events, in addition to the protocol transmission, will also operate the IN
SERVICE normally closed dry contact relay.
Warning events can only be sent via protocol.
The table also presents the IEC 61850 data name/address to be used when creating a
dataset for these alarms/warnings.

Alarms

Data Name

Description

Sync NOT OK

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Alm1

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Card not detected, invalid
or incompatible

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Alm2

Happens when there are
discrepancies between the
installed boards and the
device CORTEC

Internal voltage

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Alm3

Internal voltage
automonitoring alarm

Internal temperature

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Alm4

Internal temperature is
abnormal (Out of -10°C to
60ºC)

No communication
Ethernet interface 1

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Alm5

Loss of communication
with ethernet interface 1

Waveform/Fault recorder
memory usage above 98%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Alm6

Happens when the
memory becomes 98% full
for waveform recorder

Disturbance recorder
memory usage above 98%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Alm7

Happens when the
memory becomes 98% full
for disturbance recorder

Trend recorder memory
usage above 98%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Alm8

Records memory exceeds
98% for trend recorder

SOE recorder memory
usage above 98%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Alm9

Records memory exceeds
98% for SOE recorder

GOOSE subscriber failure
or timeout

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Alm10

Time for the next expected
GOOSE message to come
exceeded

Warnings

Data Name

Description

Sync OK

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Wrn1

Equipment not sync

No communication
Ethernet interface 2

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Wrn5

Loss of communication
with ethernet interface 2

Waveform/Fault recorder
memory usage above 90%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Wrn6

Happens when the
memory becomes 90% full
for waveform recorder

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Disturbance recorder
memory usage above 90%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Wrn7

Happens when the
memory becomes 90% full
for disturbance recorder

Trend recorder memory
usage above 90%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Wrn8

Records memory exceeds
90% for trend recorder

SOE recorder memory
usage above 90%

BSE/ALARMSGGIO1.ST.Wrn9

Records memory exceeds
90% for SOE recorder

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Chapter 5: Records

This chapter details all types of registers created by the DR60.

1 Wave Form Records

The waveform recorder registers the actual voltage or current signal being applied to
the analog channels. It captures the instantaneous values of the signal at a configurable
sampling rate of 256 or 512 samples/cycle.
The condition that initiated the waveform recording is called trigger. A trigger happens

whenever there’s a violation of digital (binary or GOOSE inputs) or analog thresholds.

Other ways to create waveform records are by cross-trigger signal coming from another
recorder or by a manual trigger.

1.1 Recorded Values

The following values are recorded by the waveform recorder:

• Voltage waveform of all voltage circuits (A, B, C, and N);

• Current waveform of all current circuits (A, B, C, and N);

• Transducer waveform of all transducer channels;

• Binary Inputs

• Binary Outputs

• GOOSE Inputs

1.2 Recording Times by Trigger

The following durations are configurable in the waveform recorder:

Parameter

Range at 256 ppc

Range at 512 ppc

Increment

Pre-fault time

0.0 … 30.0 s

0.0 … 15.0

0.1 s

Post-fault time

0.0 … 30.0 s

0.0 … 15.0

0.1 s

Maximum Record time

1.0 … 60.0 s

1.0 … 30.0

0.1 s

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The Maximum Record time configures the maximum duration that the register can
reach. If consecutive retriggers or a sustained fault happens, the Maximum Record time
establishes the limit of time that the COMTRADE file will register.
The maximum duration of the fault record is 30 seconds.

1.3 Sampling Rate

The wave recorder sampling rate is user-selectable between 256 and 512
samples/cycle. The size of the records is proportionally affected.
Both analog and digital inputs are recorded at the same sampling rate depending on the
type of recorder, i.e. waveform fault records: 256 and 512 samples/cycle and
Disturbance and continuous disturbance recorder: 1, 4 or 4 samples/cycle.

1.4 Trigger Burst Limiter

There is a user-configurable trigger burst limiter for the waveform recorder.
The burst limiter is based on the number of triggers time interval (both parameters are
user-configurable). When the limit is exceeded, recording will be disabled for a period
of time defined by the user.
This configuration aims to prevent excessive processing demand from jeopardizing the
device functioning.

Parameter

Allowed values

Increment

Number of triggers

1 … 16

1

Time interval

1 … 60 s

1 s

Disabling time

1 … 30 min

1 min

2 Re-trigger and Record Concatenation

In case a consecutive event takes place and triggers the recorder within 1 second after
the post-fault time of the prior event, then the DR60 concatenates both records and
stores it in a single COMTRADE file.
In the figure below, the second trigger happens within the 1 second time window,
which makes the DR60 combine both events in a single file. The re-trigger can be
enabled or disabled via configuration software.

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3 Disturbance and Continuous Disturbance Records

The disturbance recorder registers calculated values derived from the current and
voltage signal being applied to the analog channels.
Disturbance records are divided into two types depending on how the register
recording is initiated:

• Continuously:

Derived measurements are continuously recorded. A new record is created at each hour
rollover. The record size depends on the number of derived measurements selected by
the user. The record can contain up to 128 measurements. The continuous disturbance
recorder has a parameter called Aggregation Period (10,0 – 60,0 min, 0,1 step). The
recorder will create a new record every time the Aggregation Period has elapsed.

• By trigger:

The disturbance recorder can be triggered by a Boolean equation, by a cross-trigger
signal of another recorder, by a manual trigger using the Web Interface, or by the
triggering of the fault recorder. It is possible to select the derived quantity of triggered
disturbance records. If the quantities are not manually selected, the record will consist
of all the quantities available for measurement. The record size depends of the number
of derived measurements selected by the user.
Continuous and triggered disturbance records share the same mass storage area.

3.1 Recorded Values

The table below presents all the available measurements from where the disturbance
register can record up to 128. Some measurements are divided into 3 different types for
easy configuration. The intention is to divide the measurements into classes of
“importance” and they are: Fundamental, Basic and Other measurements:

Measurement

IEC 61850 Reference

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Type

MMXU

Fundamental

Total active power

MET/MMXU.TotW.mag.f

Fundamental

Total reactive power

MET/MMXU.TotVAr.mag.f

Fundamental

Total apparent power

MET/MMXU.TotVA.mag.f
Others

Average power factor

MET/MMXU.TotPF.mag.f

Fundamental

Frequency

MET/MMXU.Hz.mag.f
Others

AB Line voltage (magnitude)

MET/MMXU.PPV.phsAB.cVal.mag.f

Others

BC Line voltage (magnitude)

MET/MMXU.PPV.phsBC.cVal.mag.f

Others

CA Line voltage (magnitude)

MET/MMXU.PPV.phsCA.cVal.mag.f

Fundamental

A Voltage (RMS)

MET/MMXU.PhV.phsA.cVal.mag.f

Fundamental

B Voltage (RMS)

MET/MMXU.PhV.phsB.cVal.mag.f

Fundamental

C Voltage (RMS)

MET/MMXU.PhV.phsC.cVal.mag.f

Fundamental

A Current (RMS)

MET/MMXU.A.phsA.cVal.mag.f

Fundamental

B Current (RMS)

MET/MMXU.A.phsB.cVal.mag.f

Fundamental

C Current (RMS)

MET/MMXU.A.phsC.cVal.mag.f

Others

A Phase active power

MET/MMXU.W.phsA.cVal.mag.f

Others

B Phase active power

MET/MMXU.W.phsB.cVal.mag.f

Others

C Phase active power

MET/MMXU.W.phsC.cVal.mag.f

Others

A Phase reactive power

MET/MMXU.VAr.phsA.cVal.mag.f

Others

B Phase reactive power

MET/MMXU.VAr.phsB.cVal.mag.f

Others

C Phase reactive power

MET/MMXU.VAr.phsC.cVal.mag.f

Others

A Phase apparent power

MET/MMXU.VA.phsA.cVal.mag.f

Others

B Phase apparent power

MET/MMXU.VA.phsB.cVal.mag.f

Others

C Phase apparent power

MET/MMXU.VA.phsC.cVal.mag.f

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Others

A Phase power factor

MET/MMXU.PF.phsA.cVal.mag.f

Others

B Phase power factor

MET/MMXU.PF.phsB.cVal.mag.f

Others

C Phase power factor

MET/MMXU.PF.phsC.cVal.mag.f
Others

A Current Phasor (magnitude)

MET/MMXU.A.phsA.instCVal.mag.f

Others

B Current Phasor (magnitude)

MET/MMXU.A.phsB.instCVal.mag.f

Others

C Current Phasor (magnitude)

MET/MMXU.A.phsC.instCVal.mag.f

Others

A Current Phasor (angle)

MET/MMXU.A.phsA.instCVal.ang.f

Others

B Current Phasor (angle)

MET/MMXU.A.phsB.instCVal.ang.f

Others

C Current Phasor (angle)

MET/MMXU.A.phsC.instCVal.ang.f

Others

A Voltage Phasor (magnitude)

MET/MMXU.PhV.phsA.instCVal.mag.f

Others

B Voltage Phasor (magnitude)

MET/MMXU.PhV.phsB.instCVal.mag.f

Others

C Voltage Phasor (magnitude)

MET/MMXU.PhV.phsC.instCVal.mag.f
Others

A Voltage Phasor (angle)

MET/MMXU.PhV.phsA.instCVal.ang.f

Others

B Voltage Phasor (angle)

MET/MMXU.PhV.phsB.instCVal.ang.f

Others

C Voltage Phasor (angle)

MET/MMXU.PhV.phsC.instCVal.ang.f

MSQI

Basic

Current positive sequence
(magnitude)

MET/MSQI.SeqA.c1.instCVal.mag.f

Basic

Current positive sequence (angle)

MET/MSQI.SeqA.c1.instCVal.ang.f

Basic

Current negative sequence
(magnitude)

MET/MSQI.SeqA.c2.instCVal.mag.f

Basic

Current negative sequence (angle)

MET/MSQI.SeqA.c2.instCVal.ang.f

Basic

Current zero sequence (magnitude)

MET/MSQI.SeqA.c3.instCVal.mag.f

Basic

Current zero sequence (angle)

MET/MSQI.SeqA.c3.instCVal.ang.f

Basic

Voltage positive sequence
(magnitude)

MET/MSQI.SeqV.c1.instCVal.mag.f
Basic

Voltage positive sequence (angle)

MET/MSQI.SeqV.c1.instCVal.ang.f

Basic

Voltage negative sequence
(magnitude)

MET/MSQI.SeqV.c2.instCVal.mag.f
Basic

Voltage negative sequence (angle)

MET/MSQI.SeqV.c2.instCVal.ang.f

Basic

Voltage zero sequence (magnitude)

MET/MSQI.SeqV.c3.instCVal.mag.f

Basic

Voltage zero sequence (angle)

MET/MSQI.SeqV.c3.instCVal.ang.f

MHAI

Basic

Current total harmonic distortion

MET/MHAI.ThdA.phsA.cVal.mag.f

Basic

Current total harmonic distortion

MET/MHAI.ThdA.phsB.cVal.mag.f

Basic

Current total harmonic distortion

MET/MHAI.ThdA.phsC.cVal.mag.f

Basic

Voltage total harmonic distortion

MET/MHAI.ThdPhV.phsA.cVal.mag.f
Basic

Voltage total harmonic distortion

MET/MHAI.ThdPhV.phsB.cVal.mag.f

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Basic

Voltage total harmonic distortion

MET/MHAI.ThdPhV.phsC.cVal.mag.f MMXN

Fundamental

Frequency

MET/MMXN.Hz.mag.f

Fundamental

Voltage (RMS)

MET/MMXN.Vol.mag.f

Fundamental

Current (RMS)

MET/MMXN.Amp.mag.f

Fundamental

Phase active power

MET/MMXN.Watt.mag.f

Fundamental

Phase reactive power

MET/MMXN.VolAmpr.mag.f

Fundamental

Phase apparent power

MET/MMXN.VolAmp.mag.f
Others

Phase power factor

MET/MMXN.PwrFact.mag.f

MHAN

Basic

Current total harmonic distortion

MET/MHAN.ThdAmp.mag.f

Basic

Voltage total harmonic distortion

MET/MHAN.ThdVol.mag.f

TGSN

Transducer (magnitude)

MET/TGSN.GenSv.instMag.f

Digital inputs

GOOSE inputs

DIG/GOOSEGGIO1

Digital inputs

DIG/DIGITALGGIO1

Digital outputs

DIG/OUTPUTGGIO1

3.2 Recording Times by Trigger

Once triggered, the following parameters are considered by the disturbance recorder:

Parameter

Allowed values

Increment

Pre-fault time (



)

0 … 2 min

0.1 min

Post-fault time (



)

0 … 60 min

0.1 min

Maximum Record time (



)

1 … 60 min

0.1 min

The Maximum Record time configures the maximum duration that the register can
reach. If consecutive retriggers or a sustained fault happens, the Maximum Record time
establishes the limit of time that the COMTRADE file will register.
The maximum duration of the disturbance record is 60 minutes.

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3.3 Sampling Rate

The disturbance recorder and the continuous disturbance recorder have independently
configurable sampling rate that can be set to: 1, 2 or 4 samples/cycle.
The binary inputs in the disturbance register are recorded with the same sapling rate as
the analog channels.

3.4 Trigger Burst Limiter

There is a user-configurable trigger burst limiter for the disturbance recorder which is
identical to the waveform recorder limiter Trigger Burst Limiter 1.4.

4 Trend Recorder

The trend recorder is responsible for recording minimum, maximum and average values
of RMS, DC measurement and active, reactive and apparent power.
The recording rate is the same as the Calculation period configured. And the duration of
the record is configurable from 1 to 24 hours.

5 SOE - Sequence of Events Records

The sequence of events recorder registers the status of the binary inputs, binary output
and GOOSE inputs. The recorder creates a XML file that groups the events according to
COMFEDE standard (IEEE C37.239-2010 Standard for Common Format for Event Data
Exchange).
The events in the SOE are recorded with accuracy better than 100µs.

The parameter “Aggregation Period” sets the duration of the records and time interval

that new records are created. The aggregation period can be configured from 1 – 1440
min.

5.1 Sampling Rate

The SOE sampling rate is the same sampling rate configured in the Waveform Recorder:
256 or 512 samples/cycle. In case the Waveform in not enabled in the configuration the
SOE recorder will use 256 samples/cycle as sampling rate.

6 Record Format and Naming, and Mass Storage Capacity

6.1 Record Format

Records are created in accordance with the COMTRADE standard IEEE C37.111-2013,
IEEE Standard Common Format for Transient Data Exchange for Power Systems. The

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COMTRADE records in the DR60 are comprised by the “.cfg” and “.dat” files described in

the standard.

6.2 Record Naming

Records are named using the COMNAME methodology, according to IEEE C37.232­2011, Common Format for Naming Time Sequence Data Files (COMNAME).
Fault, Disturbance, Steady-state, and Sequence of Events records are named as follows:

STARTDATE,STARTTIME,TIMECODE,STATIONID,DEVICEID,COMPANY,DURATION.CFG
STARTDATE,STARTTIME,TIMECODE,STATIONID,DEVICEID,COMPANY,DURATION.DAT

The table below describe each parameter in the file name.

Parameter

Format

Description

STARTDATE

yymmdd

Record’s start date

(year, mounth, day)

STARTTIME

hhmmssuuuuuu

Record’s start time

(hour, minutes, seconds,

microsseconds)

TIMECODE

soohmm

Indication of timezone offset

(the last three characters are

included only when fractional hours

are in use)

STATIONID

Location of the equipment,

configurable in:

GENERAL > LOCATION

(up to 255 characters)

DEVICEID

Equipment identifier, configurable

in:

GENERAL > IDENTIFIER

(up to 61 characters)

COMPANY

Equipment owner description,

configurable in:

GENERAL > OWNER

(up to 255 characters)

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DURATION

sssssuuuuuu

Duration of the record

(seconds, microsseconds)

6.3 Mass Storage Capacity

Memory type

SSD Capacity

Fault

19,1 GB

Disturbance

7,7 GB

SOE

1 GB

Trend

1 GB

The equipment can be configured to automatically remove the oldest records as the
soon as mass storage occupation exceeds 90%.
All DR60 files including configuration and records are stored in the SSD non-volatile
memory.

7 Record Management and Access

In order to retrieve the COMTRADE files from the DR60, user can use either a SFTP
client or the DR Manager tool.
The DR60 is equipped with a SFTP server, any tool compliant to communicate via SFTP
protocol is able to connect to the DR60 to download records.

To do so, using the SFTP client, access the DR60 address at port 22 and use the access
credentials. Below are the default users and passwords:

User

Password

ADM

RX8jg3S&mDx

CFG

UV@bM8DtqAN

MON

QcURcm"Gk3P

In order to download the records using the DR Manager, open the DR Manager tool and
follow the instructions below.

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7.1 Creating Installations

Within the DR Manager software, the process to create a new Installation is:

1. Click <SETTINGS> menu and then click <INSTALLATIONS>;

2. Click <NEW> to create. Type the Installation's name and description and then

press <OK>.
The user can view the list of registered substations and add, edit, or remove a
substation. Substations can only be removed without any equipment being associated.

7.2 Creating Devices

The user can view the list of registered equipment, add, edit, or remove some
equipment. Equipment can only be removed when there is no transmission line
associated and if the Auto Polling is disabled.

The process to create a new device is:

• Click <SETTINGS> menu and then click <DEVICES>;

• Click <NEW> to create.

• At <HOST>, type equipment's IP address;

• Choose the model of the device: RPV or DR60

• Choose device installation in the Installation list;

• Click at <Get Info> and then press <Ok>.

The figure below shows the Device configuration window.

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Chapter 6: PMU

This chapter provides detailed information about the PMU feature.

1 Synchrophasor Measurement and Broadcast

The DR60 provides powerful and cost-effective synchrophasor measurement solution
according to IEEE C37.118.1/2-2011/1a-2014 standards and is capable of transmitting
synchrophasors in up to 4 separate data streams. Each stream can be configurable
independently based on: contents; frame rate; performance class (P or M) and
communication mode (TCP or UDP).

1.1 Reported Values

Reported values

Phasors

Voltage synchrophasors (any phase)

Current synchrophasors (any phase)

Positive and Negative sequence for voltage
circuits

Positive and Negative sequence for current
circuits

Frequency

Frequency and frequency variation of one circuit

1.2 Accuracy Limits

The Total Vector Error defined through

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 

󰇛󰇛󰇜  󰇜 󰇛󰇛󰇜  󰇜







 





Represents the magnitude of the error vector, obtained by subtracting the measured
synchrophasor of the theoretical value. It is represented as a fraction of the magnitude
of the theoretical value.

In the equation above, 󰇛󰇜 and 󰇛󰇜 are the measured values, while  and 



are
the theoretical values of the input signal at the instant of measurement.
All 1A and 5A analog inputs/boards have the proper accuracy necessary for the PMU
solution to be rated as level 1 compliant according to IEEE C37.118 under the condition
below.

Influence quantity

Range

TVE max

Signal frequency

± 5 Hz of Fnom

1 %

Signal magnitude

10 % … 120 %

rated

1 %

Phase angle

± 180°

1 %

Harmonic distortion

10 % ¹

1 %

Out-of-band interfering signal ³



 













10 % ²

1 %

¹ Any harmonic up to 50



order

² Of input signal magnitude

³  frequency of interfering signal,  nominal frequency and 



synchrophasors

broadcast frequency

1.3 Communication Ports, Transmission Rates

The PMU streams have their source port configurable from the port 4712 to 4732.
Always configure different streams at different ports. Only 1 stream can work at once
per port.
The DR60 allows the following transmission rates: 60 frames/second at 60 Hz and 50
frames/second at 50Hz.

1.4 Configuration

To quickly configure the DR60 to transmit PMU, follow the steps below:

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1) Go to the Analog configuration tab and add a new circuit. Configure the physical

inputs and transformer ratios.

2) Click (A in the figure above), the screen below will show up. Activate the

PMU Class and select the fps configuration. Every PMU is mapped in separate IEC
61850 logical node. Fore more detail on these configuration screens, refer to
Chapter 4 – Configuration; 5.2.1 Bay Arrangement (MMXU/MMXN)

3) A new dataset containing the PMU synchrophasor, frequency and rate of change of

frequency will be created automatically for each PMU circuit and class. The
datasets can be access on the Dataset configuration tab shown in the figure below.
For more details on the Dataset configuration tab, refer to Chapter 4 –
Configuration; 5.4.2 Datasets

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4) Access Communication> C37.118.2-20188 (PMU) configuration tab to configure the

communication parameters related to the PMU streams, figure below. Chapter 4 –
Configuration; 5.4.6 C37.118.2-2011 (PMU)

1.5 Transmission Protocol

The synchrophasor data frames are transmitted from the PMU over Ethernet using
TCP/IP or UDP/IP.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a connection-oriented protocol. It manages
message acknowledgement, retransmission and timeout. TCP is reliable and ordered,

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but high on overheads.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a simpler protocol that transmits messages
irrespective of the state of the receiving device. It does not care whether the frames
arrive at their destination or not, and it will not retransmit lost frames. UDP is unreliable
and disordered, but low on overheads.
The choice of protocol will come down to the specific requirements of the application.
UDP is usually used for streamed real-time data, where the loss of a few pieces of
information is not critical, but where real-time transmission is necessary (for example,
live television pictures). TCP is usually used where the integrity of the sent data must be
guaranteed (for example a file transfer).

1.6 Communication Mode

1.6.1 Spontaneous

Spontaneous UDP may be required for several reasons, e.g. for security purposes,
where a firewall has been set up to block incoming data.
With spontaneous UDP, the PMU will continually transmit the phasor data, interspersed
with configuration data. This is configured such that it transmits a batch of phasor data
followed by a few frames of configuration data continuously.
There configuration frames sent is the CFG-2.
The configuration or header frames will be sent every minute in addition to the regular
transmission of the phasor data.
Two types of spontaneous destination are available: unicast and multicast.
The sending device needs to know where to send the data. So, the user needs to define
the destination UDP port number and IP address (unicast or multicast) in the

Destination Address field.

1.6.2 Commanded

The Commanded mode supports two types of transmission protocols: UDP and TCP.
In this mode, the PMU can accept commands from outside, therefore the receiving
device can initiate and control the flow of communication. The commanded PMU will
only start transmitting synchrophasors after receiving and external command to do so.
The destination address is the same as the address sending the command.

1.7 Standards Compliance

The DR60 PMU Class M and P complies with the following standards:

IEEE C37.118-2005
IEEE C37.118.1-2011
IEEE C37.118.2-2011
IEEE C37.118.1a-2014

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1.8 PMU Specification

PMU Specification

Number of simultaneous
PMU streams

4
Performance Class

P and M

Communication Protocol
C37.118.2

UDP or TCP

Communication mode

Commanded and
spontaneous

PMU data

Voltage and current
synchrophasors; frequency,
rate of
change of frequency and
sequence components

Ethernet interfaces

2 RJ45 or 2 LC connector

VT inputs

115 V nominal; up to 16
inputs

CT inputs

1 or 5 A nominal; up to 16
inputs

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There are two parameters to be configured by the user:

Enable Auto COMTRADE Download: When enabled, the unit will be part of the Auto
Polling process, where records not yet saved are automatically downloaded.
Enable Auto Refreshing: When enabled, the unit will be part of the process of Auto
Refresh, where the equipment state will be updated automatically during the process.
The user can change the equipment host address, and enable or disable the "Enable
Auto COMTRADE Download" and "Enable Auto Refreshing". At the end of the editing,
the software automatically communicates with the equipment in order to upgrade the
name and location information.
If the equipment is associated with any transmission, a message will be shown to the
user at the beginning of the Edit.

Note: Further and detailed information on the DR Manager configuration and use can be
found in its technical manual DR_Manager_TM. Download on GE Grid website.

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Chapter 7: Communications

This chapter provides detailed information about the communication options and how
to configure them

1 Communication Interfaces – Slot B

The DR60 has two Ethernet interfaces that can be either electrical or optical and two
serial interfaces with DB9 female connectors, serial A is RS232 and serial B is RS232.

1.1 Electrical and Optical Ethernet

The DR60 has 2 Ethernet interfaces named Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2. The table below
describes the usage of each port:

Port

Usage

Ethernet 1

Configuration, monitoring, GOOSE
publication/subscription, MMS report control
block publication, DNP3, PMU, firmware
upgrade, log and registers download.

Ethernet 2

Configuration, monitoring, PMU, firmware
upgrade, log and registers download.

Both interfaces can be either optical with LC connectors or electrical with RJ45
connectors.
The figure below shown the pinout diagram.

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Electrical and optical Ethernet inputs

To minimize EMC effects, the use of fiber-optic cables is recommended for applications
where the length of the cable is greater than 3 m or connection between panels.

Note:

Applying signals to the Ethernet ports at 50 MHz frequency may
cause mal functioning of the ports.

1.1.1 Ethernet Port Default Settings

The Ethernet interface default settings are:

Default Setting

Parameter

Ethernet port 1

Ethernet port 2

IP Address

192.168.0.199

192.168.1.199

Network mask

255.255.255.0

255.255.255.0

Gateway

192.168.0.254

192.168.1.254

1.2 Serial Port

The DR60 has 2 serial ports with DB9 female connectors. The serial ports can be used
for configuration download/upload, firmware upgrade and logs download.
The Serial A is RS232 type. The Serial B is RS232 and RS485. The pinout of the serial
ports is shown in the figure below.

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Serial communication port

2 Communication Ports and Protocols

The DR60 web interface was designed using the GE Predix UI platform and it can be
accessed using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser from computers, cellphones
or tablet.
The web interface uses the follow ports and protocols. These ports must be properly
configured in the routers and firewalls for the communication work completely.

Port

Protocol

Use

22

SFTP

Download COMTRADE files

22

SSH

Configuration download and upload,

logs download and firmware upgrade

443

HTTPS

Web monitoring interface

102

MMS

MMS Report control block

4220

UDP/IP

IP recovery tool Ethernet 1

4221

UDP/IP

IP recovery tool Ethernet 2

502

TCP

MODBUS interface

20000

DNP3

DNP3 transmission

4712-4732

PMU

C37.118.2-2011 PMU transmission

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3 Recovering the DR60 IP Address

To verify recover the DR60 IP address or to validate the communication between the
device and the computer, the DR60 has a scanning tool in the DR60 Configurator tool,
which scans the network returning the IP Address of the found DR60. The scanning tool
in located in the Communication menu and is described in the Configuration Chapter.

4 Accessing the Equipment

The DR60 has basically two means of access. The windows tool named DR60
Configurator used to configure, download logs and firmware upgrade; and the Web
Interface for monitoring and remote trigger. Detailed information on how to proceed
the access using both ways is described in the Configuration Chapter.
The minimum requirements for the web interface is described in the next section and
the for the DR60 Configuration tool in the Installation Chapter.

4.1 Web Interface Minimum Requirements

Web interface requirement: Internet Explorer version 7 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox
version 3.0 or higher;

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Digital Recorder

Chapter 8: Installation

This chapter provides information about the product installation.

1 Handling the Goods

Our products are of robust construction but require careful treatment before
installation on site. This section discusses the requirements for receiving and unpacking
the goods, as well as associated considerations regarding product care and personal
safety.

Before lifting or moving the equipment you should be familiar
with the Safety Information chapter of this manual.

1.1 Receipt of the Goods

On receipt, ensure the correct product has been delivered. Unpack the product
immediately to ensure there has been no external damage in transit. If the product has
been damaged, make a claim to the transport contractor and notify us promptly.
For products not intended for immediate installation, repack them in their original
delivery packaging.

1.2 Unpacking the Goods

When unpacking and installing the product, take care not to damage any of the parts
and make sure that additional components are not accidentally left in the packing or
lost. Do not discard any CDROMs or technical documentation. These should accompany
the unit to its destination substation and put in a dedicated place.
The site should be well lit to aid inspection, clean, dry and reasonably free from dust
and excessive vibration. This particularly applies where installation is being carried out
at the same time as construction work.

1.3 Storing the Goods

If the unit is not installed immediately, store it in a place free from dust and moisture in
its original packaging. Keep any de-humidifier bags included in the packing. The de­humidifier crystals lose their efficiency if the bag is exposed to ambient conditions.

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Restore the crystals before replacing it in the carton. Ideally regeneration should be
carried out in a ventilating, circulating oven at about 115°C. Bags should be placed on
flat racks and spaced to allow circulation around them. The time taken for regeneration
will depend on the size of the bag. If a ventilating, circulating oven is not available,
when using an ordinary oven, open the door on a regular basis to let out the steam
given off by the regenerating silica gel.
On subsequent unpacking, make sure that any dust on the carton does not fall inside.
Avoid storing in locations of high humidity. In locations of high humidity, the packaging
may become impregnated with moisture and the de-humidifier crystals will lose their
efficiency.
The device can be stored between –25º to +70ºC for unlimited periods or between ­40°C to + 85°C for up to 96 hours (see technical specifications).

1.4 Dismantling the Goods

If you need to dismantle the device, always observe standard ESD (Electrostatic
Discharge) precautions. The minimum precautions to be followed are as follows:
Use an antistatic wrist band earthed to a suitable earthing point.
Avoid touching the electronic components and PCBs.

2 Normal Use of the Equipment

To maintain the equipment integrity, levels of protection and assure user safety, the
shall be installed in an enclosed panel with recommended ingress protection rating of
IP42 or above. The DR60 shall be kept in an environment where it is protected against
impact and water. The enclosing panel shall ensure that the equipment rear
connections are not exposed, meanwhile maintaining adequate temperature and
humidity condition for the devices. Furthermore, the equipment shall have all their rear
connectors attached, even if not being used, in order to keep their levels of ingress
protection as high as possible.
The DR60 is IEC 60255-27:2014 Overvoltage Category III and Pollution Degree II (using
the 100-250 Vdc / 110-240 Vac power supply); or Overvoltage Category II and Pollution
Degree II (using the 24-48 Vdc power supply). These ratings allow mounting of the
equipment indoors or in an outdoor (extended) enclosure where the equipment is
protected against exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation, and full wind pressure.
During the normal use of the device only its frontal panel shall be accessible.

3 Mounting the Device

3.1 DR60 Mechanical Installation

The screws used for fixation are of the M6 type.
It is possible to order an optional support for installation of one or two units adapted to
a 19-inch rack. To install either a single or two modules of the DR60 use the optional
supports shown in the Installation Chapter - Accessories

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For information about the equipment dimensions, refer to the Technical Specifications
Chapter.
The equipment is designed for outdoor installation in proper panel. The panel must be
designed for the environmental conditions to which it is subject.
The DR60 should always be sheltered from the weather. For indoor use, the equipment
must be installed inside panel with IP41 (IEC) enclosure protection or minimal type 3
(NEMA). For outdoor use, the equipment must be installed inside panel with IP55 (IEC)
enclosure protection or type 3, 3X, 3S or 3SX (NEMA), according to the local
environmental conditions, complying the IEC 60529 and NEMA 250-2003 standards
requirement.
The panels should be submitted to insulation test according to IEC 60255-5 standard
(minimum insulation resistance of 10 MΩ and be submitted to test of dielectric voltage
insulation of 2kV a.c.)
An additional panel designed for the DR60 application environment may be provided
upon request. For more information on panel options, please contact GE Contact
Center.

It is recommended that 1 rack unit of space (1.75”) be kept unpopulated and free of
equipment above each DR60 to allow for a small amount of convectional airflow.
Although forced airflow is not necessary, any increase in airflow will result in a
reduction of ambient temperature that will improve long-term reliability of all
equipment mounted within the rack space.

4 Cables and Connectors

This section describes the type of wiring and connections that should be used when
installing the device, as well as pin-out details.

Before carrying out any work on the equipment you should be
familiar with the Safety Section and the ratings on the equipment’s
rating label.

In order to meet the EMC CISPR22 emission levels, the power supply, CT, VT and binary
signals connection shall use screened (shielded) cables with screen coverage of 70%;
Core wires should have 2.0 mm² cross section and be as short as possible; The shield

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should be connected to any of the two functional earth terminal screws positioned on
the upper and lower-middle parts of the frontal panel of the equipment through short
pigtails. Recommended lug terminal to the pigtail end connection.

4.1 Power Supply Connections

The unit can be powered from DC or AC power within the limits specified in the
Technical Specifications Chapter.
All power connections should use insulated flameproof screened/shielded cable with a

2.0 mm2 cross section, 70° C (158 °F) thermal class, and 750 V insulation voltages.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, pre-insulated tubular pin terminals should be used
on the ends of the power connections.

Pre-insulated tubular pin terminals

The pin terminals should be completely inserted into the connector supplied with the
unit so that no metallic parts are exposed, according to the picture below.

Supplied connector assembly

For optimal electromagnetic compatibility, ground the unit by using a
screened/shielded cable with insulated flexible wires of 2.0 mm² cross section
connected to the rear panel of the device using the protective earth screw.

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4.1.1 AC and DC Power Connection

Figure below shows the wiring diagram for the AC and DC power connection. Phase or
positive should be applied to terminal A05, neutral or negative to terminal A06, and
ground to terminal A04.

AC and DC power connection

For safety purposes, install a suitable external switch or circuit breaker in each current­carrying conductor of DR60 power supply; this device should interrupt both the hot
(+/L) and neutral (-/N) power leads. An external 10 A, category C, bipolar circuit-breaker
is recommended. The circuit breaker should have an interruption capacity of at least 25
kA and comply with IEC 60947-2. The switch or circuit-breaker must be suitably located
and easily reachable, also it shall not interrupt the protective earth conductor.
For information about the nominal operating voltage range or maximum voltage
applicable, power and frequency, refer to Technical Specifications Chapter.

4.2 Powering Up

1. Before energizing the unit, be familiar with all the risk and attention indicators in the

equipment’s frame.

2. Connect the power supply (including the ground strap) to the appropriate terminals.
The equipment will start the boot process.

3. The equipment performs a self-test procedure. At the end of the self-test, if it is
operating and has already been configured, the IN SERVICE indicator lights up on the
front panel of the equipment and the signaling contact IN SERVICE on the rear panel of
the equipment will be on.

4. If is the first time using the equipment, it is necessary to configure it. Before the
configuration, equipment will performance accordingly with the application.

5. To turn off the unit, disconnect the power supply (including the ground strap) from
the terminals. All front and rear panel indicators will turn off.
In case the unit does not behave in a way here described or if the ALARM indicator
lights up, turn off the equipment and carefully check all power and signal connections.
Repeat the procedure described and if the problem persists, please contact GE Contact
Center.
For additional suggestions for problem diagnosis, refer to Maintenance Chapter.

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Note:

The equipment will not come into operation mode, and will not light up
the IN SERVICE indicator, before the first configuration

4.3 Earth Connection

To ensure proper operation of the equipment under adverse conditions of
electromagnetic compatibility, connect the equipment protective earth terminal to the
panel using a screened/shielded cable with insulated flexible wires of 2.0 mm² cross
section. As shown in the figure below.

DR60 Earthing

Additionally, to meet the EMC CISPR22 emission levels, two other functional earth
terminals are available on upper-middle and lower middle parts of the frontal panel
(see Installation Chapter Section 3.1 DR60 Frontal Panel) of the equipment marked with
the sing below:

Power supply, CT, VT and binary signals shall use screened/shielded cable.
Connect the shield of the cable to both functional earth terminals using short pigtails
with lug terminals.

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4.4 IN SERVICE Contact

The DR60 has a contact for signaling equipment failure (failsafe), located in Slot A,
shown in figure below. The IN SERVICE contact is normally closed (NC) and it opens
when the equipment goes into normal operation. In case of firmware or hardware
failure or shutdown of the equipment, the contact will close.

IN SERVICE contact for signaling equipment failure

For information about the IN SERVICE contact specifications, refer to the Specifications
Chapter.
Connections shall use insulated flexible wires of 1.5 mm² cross section, voltage rating of
300Vrms.
Apart from the turning off, the events on the alarm table below will active the IN
SERVICE contact:

Alarms

Description

Card not detected

Happens when any board
according to the device CORTEC is
not detected

Card not compatible

Happens when any board is not in
accordance with the device
CORTEC

Invalid card

Happens when any board is not
recognized by the device

Record memory full

Happens when the memory
becomes 98% full

Loss of ethernet link 1

Loss of communication with
ethernet interface 1

Internal temperature

Internal temperature exceeded
80°C

Internal voltage

Internal voltage automonitoring
alarm

Record memory > 98%

Records memory exceeds 98%

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4.5 Optical IRIG-B Input

Time synchronization is provided by temporal signal format IRIG-B004. The IRIG-B
ensures that the frequency of data acquisition stays constant and maintaining the
internal clock synchronized.
The DR60 has an optical IRIG-B input, located in Slot B, shown in figure below

Optical IRIG-B input

The equipment signals SYNC on the front panel when the data acquisition frequency is
in accordance with the equipment’s nominal acquisition frequency and the equipment’s
internal clock is updated.
To synchronize the equipment using fiber-optic input, use the appropriate fiber-optic
type, considering its minimum curvature radius. For information about the optical input
specifications, refer to the Technical Specification chapter

4.6 Serial ports

The DR60 has 2 serial ports with DB9 female connectors. The serial ports can be used
for configuration download/upload, firmware upgrade and logs download.
The Serial A is RS232 type. The Serial B is RS232 and RS485. The pinout of the serial
ports is shown in the figure below.

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4.7 I/O Nomenclature

The binary inputs in the DR60 Configurator are identified sequentially as Ind1, Ind2 up
to Ind96. Each slot from Slot C to H reserves 16 channels for either binary inputs or
binary outputs (BO).
The current inputs are identified as TCTR and the voltage inputs as TVTR (IEC 61850
naming for analog channels for current and voltage respectively).

Below is a list with the designation of each input depending on its installation slot.

Slot C: Ind1…Ind16; BO 01…BO 08 (the first BI will be the Ind1)
Slot D: Ind17…Ind32; BO 17…BO 32
Slot E: Ind33…Ind48; BO 33…BO 48; TCTR1…TCTR4; TVTR1…TVTR4
Slot F: Ind49…Ind64; BO 49…BO 64; TCTR5…TCTR8; TVTR5…TVTR8
Slot G: Ind65…Ind80; BO 65…BO 80; TCTR9…TCTR12; TVTR9…TVTR12
Slot H: Ind81…Ind96; BO 81…BO 96; TCTR13…TCTR16; TVTR13…TVTR16

Below is an example of the naming of the DR60 I/O according to the definitions
mentioned aforementioned.

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Example of the binary and analog channels name tags

4.8 Binary Inputs and Outputs

The binary inputs and outputs are supported in slots C to H of the DR60. There are two
different types of boards for the binary slots C and D, the first has 8 BO and 6 BI and the
second board has 16 BI. It is possible to use either board in any slots from C to H.

A B C D E F G H

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Binary inputs and outputs of the B2 board (8 BO + 6 BI)

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Binary inputs of the B1 board (16 Binary input)

4.8.1 Binary Inputs

The digital inputs can be used to obtain information from the power system, for
example, the state of circuit breakers and other elements.
There are two options of binary input/output boards:
B1: 16 binary inputs and;
B2: 6 binary inputs (and 8 dry contact outputs)
All the binary inputs are optoisolated.
Note that, on the six-input slot, the first three inputs (terminals 17, 18 and 19 (of each
module have a common negative indicated as ‘-’ (terminal 20). On the 16-input board,
BIs 09 to 12 (terminals 17 to 20) have a common negative and 13 to 16 (terminals 22 to

25) have another common negative.

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BI connectors diagram and terminal polarity of the B2 board (6 BI + 8 BO)

Connectors diagram and terminal polarity of the B1 board (16 BI) for
terminals 17 to 26.

For information about the digital inputs specifications, refer to Technical Specifications
Chapter.
The DR60 can work with up to 100% of its digital inputs and 50% of its digital outputs
energized simultaneously at the maximum ambient temperature (considering the
maximum number of inputs/output available).
Connections shall use screened/shielded cables with insulated flexible wires of 1.5 mm²
cross section, voltage rating of 300Vrms.

4.8.2 Binary Outputs

The digital outputs can be used to control switching units (circuit breaker and recloser,
for example) and announcements for remote signaling of events and status.
Each module has eight digital output channels. The digital outputs are shown in figure
below.

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Digital outputs

For information about the digital outputs specifications, refer to Technical Specifications
Chapter.
The DR60 can work with up to 100% of its digital inputs and 50% of its digital outputs
energized simultaneously at the maximum ambient temperature (considering the
maximum number of inputs/output available).
Connections shall use screened/shielded cables with insulated flexible wires of 1.5 mm²
cross section, voltage rating of 300Vrms.

4.9 Voltage and Current Analog Inputs

Each analog slot (E and H) provides 4 AC/DC current inputs (1 or 5 A) and 4 AC/DC
voltage inputs (115 V) or 4 DC transducer level voltage inputs (±10V) and 4 DC­transducer level inputs (0-20mA).
All inputs are designated in DR60 software by their logical node name, as per IEC 61850
ed2. That means that the current inputs are names TCTR1 to TCTR16 and the voltage
inputs names are TVTR1 to TVTR16. Additionally, the input name contains a prefix that
associates the Slot the board is installed and the position of the input.
For example, the figure below show the analog inputs designations from TCTR1 to 4 and
TVTR1 to 4. In the DR Configurator tool, these inputs are named E1_TCTR1 to E4_TCTR4
and E5_TVTR1 to E8_TVTR4
The terminals in the position TVTR1, TVTR2 and TVTR3 share the same neutral, which is
connected internally.

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Voltage and current analog inputs

4.9.1 Current Analog Inputs

Each analog board of the DR60 has 4 current inputs. The inputs types are AC/DC 1A,
AC/DC 5A, AC/DC 1A and 5A (high accuracy for metering) or DC transducer 0-20mA.

Before making the electrical connection, make sure the signal is applied in accordance
with the technical specifications of the equipment.
For information about the analog current inputs specifications, refer to Technical
Specifications Chapter.
Connections shall use screened/shielded cables with insulated flexible wires of at least

2.5 mm² cross section, 8 mm ring terminals, and M3 holes, voltage rating of 300Vrms.

4.9.2 Voltage Analog Inputs

Each analog board of the DR60 has 4 voltage inputs. The inputs types are AC/DC 115V
(for protection), AC/DC 115V (high accuracy for metering) or DC transducer ±10V.

Before making the electrical connection, make sure the signal is applied in accordance
with the technical specifications of the equipment.

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For information about the analog current inputs specifications, refer to Technical
Specifications Chapter.
Connections shall use screened/shielded cables with insulated flexible wires of 1.5 mm²
cross section and 5.08 mm pitch plug terminals voltage rating of 300Vrms.

5 Case Dimensions

5.1 DR60 Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions of the equipment

Height

222 mm / 8.7 in (5 U)

Width

222 mm / 8.7 in (½ 19'')

Depth

121 mm / 4.7 in

Weight

< 3.5 kg (< 7.72 lb)

DR60 dimensions are shown on the figure below.

DR60 Dimensions

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5.2 Panel Cutout

The DR60 panel cutout is shown in the figure below.

Panel cutout for DR60 installation

5.3 Accessories

DR60 accessories

Q061

Mounting panel to install two DR60 in a 19-inch
rack + blank plate to cover one cutout in case only
one DR60 is being used.

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5.3.2 Mounting Panel for Two DR60 (Q061)

Mounting Panel to install one/two DR60 in a 19-inch rack is shown in figure below.
The mounting panel comes with a blank plate to cover one cutout in case only one DR60
is being used.

Double mounting chassis to install two DR60 in a 19-inch rack

6 DR60 Configurator Tools Installation

The DR60 Configuration Tool is the Windows based software responsible for device
configuration, logs download and IED embedded software (firmware) upgrade.

6.1 Minimal requirements

The minimum hardware requirements, supported operational system and applications
needed for the installation and implementation of the DR60 Configurator are described
below.

Minimum hardware requirements:

• Processor 1 GHz or higher, 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64);

• Minimum 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit);

• Minimum 1 GB free space on disk;

• DirectX 9 or higher.

Supported operational system:

• Windows

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XP 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64).

• Windows

©

7 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64).

Applications:

• Microsoft dot.Net 4.0 version or higher;

• FTDI Driver 2.08.24 version or higher;