1 GETTING STARTED 1.1IMPORTANT PROCEDURES1.1.1 CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
To help ensure years of trouble free operation, please read through the following chapter for information to help guide you
through the initial installation procedures of your new relay.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR USE THE RELAY, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL ARE REVIEWED TO HELP PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, AND/OR
DOWNTIME.
CAUTION: THE OPERATOR OF THIS INSTRUMENT IS ADVISED THAT IF THE EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANNER
NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED.
1.1.1.1 COMMUNICATION BOARDS WITHDRAWAL / INSERTION
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WARNING: MODULE WITHDRAWAL AND INSERTION SHALL ONLY BE PERFORMED BY DULY QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. FOR PERSONAL SECURITY PURPOSES, BEFORE ACCOMPLISHING ANY
WITHDRAWAL OR INSERTION OPERATION, THE RELAY MUST BE POWERED OFF AND ALL THE REAR
TERMINALS MUST BE POTENTIAL FREE. THE RELAY MUST BE GROUNDED USING THE REAR GROUNDING
SCREW.
The modular design of the relay allows for the withdra wal and insertion of the communication module.
Figure 1–2: shows the location of communication module s on the rear part of the relay. Qualified personnel must carry out
the insertion or extraction of the communication boards only after interrupting the relay auxiliary voltage and ensuring that
all the rear terminals are potential free.
Communication boards are installed on the rear of the unit, the upper port being reserved for the asynchronous
communications board and CAN, and the lower port for the ETHERNET board in any of its configurations.
Before performing any of these actions, control power must be removed fro m the relay and all the r ear terminalsmust be potential free. A grounded anti static wristband must be u sed when manipul ating the mo dule in or der to avoid
electrostatic discharges that may cause damage to the electronic components.
WITHDRAWAL: Loosen the small screws that keep the faceplate in place and extract the module.
INSERTION: Insert the module and press it firmly in the case, until it is completely fixed. After this, bolt the facep late
screws and replace the control power. Check that the relay is fully operative.
Figure 1–2: MODULE WITHDRAWAL/INSERTION
GE Multilin will not be responsible for any damage of the re la y, connected equipment or personnel whenever
The transformer module for the VTs and CTs is already connected to a female connector screwed to the case. The
current inputs incorporate shorting bars, so that the module can be extracted without the need to short-circuit the
currents externally. It is very important, for safety reasons not to change or switch the terminals for CTs and VTs.
AC Input Terminals
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GE Multilin
Figure 1–3: REAR VIEW OF W650 UNIT
will not be responsible for any damage of the relay, connected equipment or personnel
For product information, instruction manual updates, and the latest software updates, please visit the GE Multilin Home
Page www.geindustrial.com/multilin.
Note: If there is any physical damage detected on the relay, or any of the contents listed are missing, please
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The information provided herein is not intended to cover all the details of the variations of the equipment, nor does
it take into account the circumstances that may be present in your installation, operating or maintenance
activities.
Should you wish to receive additional information, or for any particular problem that cannot be solved by referring
to the information contained herein, please contact GENERAL ELECTRIC MULTILIN.
The W650 ground screw shown in Figure 1–5: must be correctly grounded.
Figure 1–5: LOCATION OF GROUNDING SCREW
Before communicating with a W650 unit through the front serial port, please ensure that the computer is grounded.
In case of using a laptop, it is recommended not to have it connected to its power supply. In many cases it might not be
correctly grounded either due to the power supply or to the connector cables used.
This is required not only for personal protection, bu t also to avoid a potential voltage difference between the
relay’s serial port and the computer’s port, which could produce permanent damage to the computer or the relay.
GE Multilin will not be responsible for any damage to the relay or connected equipment whenever this elemental
safety rule is not followed.
1.2OVERVIEW1.2.1 INTRODUCTION TO 650 FAMILY OF RELAYS
Historically, substation protection, control and metering functions were performed with electromechanical equipment. This
first generation of equipment was gradually replaced by analog electronic equipment (called static devices), most of which
emulated the single-function approach of their electromechanical precursors. Both of these technologies required
expensive cabling and auxiliary equipment to produce functioning systems.
Recently, digital electronic equipment has begun to provide protection, control and metering functions. Initially, this
equipment was either single function or had very limited multi-function capability, and did not significantly reduce the
cabling and auxiliary equipment required. However, recent digital relays have become quite multi-functional, reducing
cabling and auxiliaries significantly. These devices also transfer data to central control facilities and Human Machine
Interfaces using electronic communications. The functions pe rformed by these produ cts have become so broad that many
users prefer the term IED (Intelligent Electronic Device).
It is obvious to station designers that the amount of cabling and auxiliary equipment installed in stations can be even further
reduced, to 20% to 70% of the levels common in 1990, to achieve large cost r eductions. This requires placi ng even more
functions within the IEDs.
Users of power equipment are also interested in reducing cost by improving power quality and perso nnel productivity, and
as always, in increasing system reliability and efficiency. These objectives are realized through software which is used to
perform functions at both the station and supervisory levels. The use of these systems is growing rapidly.
High speed communications are required to meet the data transfer rates required by modern automatic control and
monitoring systems. In the near future, very high speed communications will be required to perform protection signalling.
This has been established by the IEC 61850 standard.
IEDs with capabilities outlined above will also provided significantly more power system data than is presently available,
enhance operations and maintenance, and permit the use of adaptative system configuration for protection and co ntrol
systems. This new generation of equipment must also be easily incorporated into automation systems, at both the station
and enterprise levels.
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1.2.2 HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE
650 family of relays has been designed to meet the goals described above that are appearing nowadays in the environment
of new substations.
The 650 is a digital-based device containing a central processing unit (CPU) that handles multiple types of input and output
signals. The 650 family can communicate over a local area netwo rk (LAN) with an operator interface, a programming
device, or another 650 or UR device.
The CPU module contains firmware that provides protection elements in the form of logic algorithms, as well as
programming logic gates, timers, and latches for contro l features. It incorporates two internal processors, one for ge neric
use and a second one dedicated for communications.
Input Elements accept a variety of analog or digital signals from the field. The 650 isolates and converts these signals into
logic signals used by the relay.
Output Elements convert and isolate the logic signals generated by the relay into digital signals that can be used to control
field devices.
Contact Inputs/Outputs are signals associated to the physical input/output contacts in the relay
CT and VT inputs are signals coming from the inputs of current and voltage transformers, used for monitoring the power
system signals.
CAN Bus Inputs/Outputs: are signals associated to physical input/output contacts from independent modules connected
to the 650 unit via a CAN Bus.
PLC: Programmable Logic Controller. Control module that enables the unit configuration (assignment of inputs/outputs)
and the implementation of logic circuits.
Protection Elements: Relay protection elements, for example: Overcurrent, overvoltage, etc.
Remote inputs and outputs provide a means of sharing digital point state information between remote devices using IEC
61850 GSSE messages.
Analog Inputs are signals associated with transducers.
The firmware (software embedded in the relay) has been designed usin g object oriented progra mming techniques (OOP).
These techniques are based on the use of objects and classes, and provide the software architecture with the same
characteristics as the hardware architecture, i.e., modularity, scalability and flexibility.
1.2.4 COMMUNICATIONS ARCHITECTURE
The main processor performs protection, control, and communication functions, incorporating two internal processors, one
for generic use and a second one dedicated for communications.
A dedicated serial port is used for communication between the main processor and the human-machine interface . The
serial connection provides great immunity against electromagnetic disturbances, thus increasing system safety.
All W650 units incorporate an RS232 serial port on the front of the relay. There is also a possibility to incorporate up to two
additional communication modules on the rear.
One of the modules provides asynchronous serial communications, using different physical media (RS485, plastic or glass
fiber optic) depending on the selected model. The module incorporates two id entical po rts, COM1 and COM2. The C OM2
port is multiplexed with the front port.
Available options are:
Table 1–1: REAR SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD 1
BOARD CODEFUNCTIONALITY
FNone
ARedundant RS 485
pRedundant plastic fiber optic
GRedundant glass fiber optic
XRedundant RS485 + Can port (CANopen)
YRedundant plastic fiber optic + Can port (CANopen)
ZRedundant glass fiber optic + Can port (CANopen)
CCAN port (CANopen)
MRS485 + CAN port (CANopen)
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The other module provides Ethernet communications (COM3 port), using 10/100BaseTX (self-negotiable speed) or
100BaseFX connectors, depending on the selected model. The most complete models include a double redundant
100BaseFX fiber optic port. Redundancy is provided at the physical level; the unit incorporates internally du plicated and
independent controllers for extended system reliability and accessibility.
Available Options are:
Table 1–2: REAR ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS BOARD 2
BOARD
CODE
BOne 10/100BaseTX port (self-negotiable speed)
COne 10/100BaseTX port and one 100BaseFX port.
DOne 10/100BaseTX port and redundant 100BaseFX ports
ERedundant 10/100BaseTX ports
FUNCTIONALITY
For options C and D it is required to select the active physical media, by means of an intern al selector inside the module.
The factory configuration for this selection is the 10/100BaseTX port.
Finally, internal communication with input and output modules is performed via an internal CAN bus. This fa ct provides
increased communication speed, as well as the possibility of acknowledgement of modules, abnormalitie s, etc. As this is a
serial port supporting a communications protocol, it provides extraordinary immunity against external or internal
disturbances.
1.3ENERVISTA 650 SETUP SOFTWARE1.3.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The EnerVista 650 Setup software interface is the preferred method to edit settings and view actual values because the PC
monitor can display more information in a simple comprehensible format.
The following minimum requirements must be met for the EnerVista 650 Setup software to properly operate on a PC:
•Pentium® class or higher processor (Pentium® II 300 MHz or higher recommended)
•Windows® NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or higher), Windows® 2000, Windows® XP
•Internet Explorer® 5.0 or higher
•64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)
•40 MB of available space on system drive and 40 MB of available space on installation drive
•RS232C serial and/or Ethernet port for communications to the relay
1.3.2 INSTALLATION
After ensuring the minimum requirements for using EnerVista 650 Setup are met (see previous section), use the following
procedure to install the EnerVista 650 Setup from the GE EnerVista CD.
1.Insert the GE EnerVista CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2.Click the Install Now button and follow the installation instructions to install the no-charge EnerVista software.
3.When installation is complete, start the EnerVista Launchpad application.
4.Click the IED Setup section of the Launch Pad window.
5.In the EnerVista Launch Pad window, click the Add Product button and select the “W650 Wind Generator Protection
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System” relay from the Install Software window as shown below. Select the “Web” option to ensure the most recent
software release, or select “CD” if you do not have a web connection , then click the Add Now button to list software
items for the W650.
Figure 1–9: ADD PRODUCT WINDOW
6.If “Web” option is selected, chose the W650 software program and release notes (if desired) from the list and cl ick the
Download Now button to obtain the installation program.
7.EnerVista Launchpad will obtain the installation program from the Web or CD. Once the download is complete, double-
click the installation program to install the EnerVista 650 Setup software.
8.Select the complete path, including the new directory name, where the EnerVista 650 Setup will be installed.
9.Click on Next to begin the installation. The files will be installed in the directory indicated and the in stallation program
will automatically create icons and add EnerVista 650 Setup to the Windows start menu.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the EnerVista 650 Setup software. When the Welcome window appears,
click on Next to continue with the installation procedure.
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Figure 1–11: ENERVISTA 650 SETUP INSTALLATION
11. When the Choose Destination Location window appears, and if the software is not to be located in the default
directory, click Change… and type in the comple te path name including the new directory name and click Next to
continue with the installation procedure.
12. The default program group where the application will be added to is shown in the Sele cted Program F older window.
Click Next to begin the installation process, and all the necessary program files will be copied into the chosen directory.
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Figure 1–13: SELECT PROGRAM FOLDER
13. To finish with the installation proce ss, select the desired language for startup.
This section is intended as a quick start guide to using the EnerVista 650 Setup software. Please refer to section 4.1 in this
manual for more information about the EnerVista 650 Setup software interface.
a) CONFIGURING AN ETHERNET CONNECTION
Before starting, verify that the Ethernet network cable is properly connected to the Ethernet port on the back of the relay.
1. Install and start the latest version of the EnerVista 650 Setup software (available from the GE EnerVista CD or online
from http://www.GEindustrial.com/multilin (see previous section fo r installation instructions).
2. Go to “Communication>Computer” and enter the following data refering to communications:
3. Select Control Type as MODBUS TCP/IP from the drop-down list. This option will display a number of interface
parameters that must be entered for proper Ethernet communications.
4. Enter the relay IP address (from “Setpoint>Product Setup >Communication Settings>Network>IP ADDRESS”) in
the IP Address field in MODBUS TCP/IP SETUP.
5. Enter the relay ModBus address (from “Setpoint>Product Setup >Communication Settings>ModBus
Protocol>ModBus Address COM1/COM2 setting”) in the Unit Identifier (Sl ave Address) fi eld.
6. Enter the ModBus port address (from “Setpoint>Product Setup >Communication Settings>ModBus
Protocol>ModBus Port Number” setting) in the ModBus Port field.
7.The Device has now been configured for Ethernet communications. Proceed to press the ON button to begin
communicating.
b) CONFIGURING AN RS232 CONNECTION
Before starting, verify that the RS232 serial cable is properly connected to the RS232 port on the front panel of the relay.
1. Install and start the latest version of the EnerVista 650 Setup software (available from the GE EnerVista CD or online
from http://www.GEindustrial.com/multilin (see previous section fo r installation instructions).
2. Go to “Communication>Computer” and enter the following data referred to communications:
3. Select Control Type as No Control Type from the drop-down list. This option will display a number of interface
parameters that must be entered for proper serial communications.
4. Enter the relay Slave Address (“Setpoint>Product Setup >Communication Settings>ModBus Pro tocol” menu) in the
Slave Address field.
5. Enter the physical communications parameters (Baudrate and parity settings) from “Setpoint>Product Setup
>Communication Settings>Serial Ports” menu, in their respective fields.
6.The Device has now been configured for RS232 communications. Proceed to press the ON button to begin
Please refer to Chapter 3. Hardware for detailed mounting and wiring instructions.
1.4.2 W650 COMMUNICATIONS
The Enervista 650 Setup software communicates to the relay via the fa ceplate RS232 port or the rear RS485/Ethernet
ports. To communicate via the faceplate RS232 port, a standard “straight-through” serial cable is used. The DB-9 male end
is connected to the relay and the DB-9 or DB-25 female en d is connected to the PC COM1 or COM2 po rt as described in
Figure 1–16:.
To communicate through the W650 rear RS485 port from a PC RS232 port, the GE Multilin RS232/RS485 converter box is
required. This device (catalog number F485) connects to the computer using a “straight-through” serial cable. A shi elded
twisted-pair (20, 22 or 24 AWG according to American standards; 0.25, 0.34 or 0.5 mm2 according to European standards)
connects the F485 converter to the W650 rear communication port.
In order to minimize communication errors that could be caus ed by external noise, it is recommended to use a shi elded
twist pair. In order to avoid loops where external currents could flow, the cabl e shield must be grounded only at one end.
The converter box (-, +, GND) terminals are connected to the relay (SDA, SDB, GND) terminals respectively. For long
communications cables (longer than 1 km), the RS485 circuit must be terminated in an RC network (i.e. 120 ohm, 1 nF).
This circuit is shown on Figure 1–17: RS485 CONNECTION FOR 650 UNITS, associated to text Zt(*).
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Figure 1–16: RELAY- PC CONNECTION FOR RS232 FRONT PORT
To minimize errors from noise, th e use of shielded twisted pair wire is recommended. For correct operation, po larity must
be respected, although a different polarity will not damage the unit. For instance, the relays must be connected with all
RS485 SDA terminals connected together, and all SDB terminals connected together. This may result confusing
sometimes, as the RS485 standard refers only to terminals named “A” and “B”, although many devices use terminals
named “+” and “-“.
As a general rule, terminals “A” should be connected to terminals “-“, and terminals “B” to “+”. The GND terminal should be
connected to the common wire inside the shield, when provi ded. Otherwise, it should be connected to the shield. Each
relay should also be daisy chained to the next one in the link. A maximum of 32 relays can be connected in thi s manner
without exceeding driver capability. For larger systems, additional serial channels must be added. It is also possible to use
commercially available repeaters to increase the number of relays on a single channel to more th an 32. Do not use other
connection configurations different to the recommended.
Lightning strikes and ground surge currents can cause large mo mentary voltage differences between remote ends of the
communication link. For this reason, surge protection devices are internally provided. To ensure maximum reliability, all
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equipment should have similar transient protection devices installed.
Figure 1–17: RS485 CONNECTION FOR 650 UNITS
To comunícate through theW650 rear Ethernet port from a PC a crossover cable is required. If the connection is
performedthrough a hub or a switch, a direct Ethernet cable is required.
1.4.3 FACEPLATE DISPLAY
All messages are displayed on a 20x4 character LCD display. An optional graphic display is also available. Messages are
displayed in different languages according to selected model.
W650 requires a minimum amount of maintenance when it is commissioned into service.W650 is a microprocessor based
relay and its characteristics do not change over time. As such no further functional tests are required. However, it is
recommended that maintenance on theW650 be scheduled with other system maintenance. The maintenance may involve
the following:
In-service maintenance:
1.Visual verification of the analog values integrity such as voltage and current (in comparison to other devices on the
corresponding system).
2.Visual verification of active alarms, relay display messages and LED indications.
3.Visual inspection for any damage, corrosion, dust or loose wires.
4.Event recorder file download with further event analysis.
Out-of-service maintenance:
1.Check wiring connections for firmness.
2.Analog values (current, voltages, analog inputs) injection test and metering accuracy verification. Calibrated test
equipment is required.
3.Protection elements setpoints verification (analog values injection or visua l verification of setting file entries against
relay settings schedule).
4.Contact inputs and outputs verification. This test can be conducted by direct change of state forcing or as part of the
system functional testing.
5.Visual inspection for any damage, corrosion or dust.
6.Event recorder file download with further events analysis.
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Unscheduled maintenance such as during a disturbance causing system interruption:
1.View the event recorder and oscillography or fault report for correct operation of inputs, outputs and elements.
If it is concluded that the relay or one of its modules is of concern, contact GE Multilin or one of its representative for prompt