What's New

The new software features:

• Enhanced power protection with 4 stages of single phase power/VAR (P341-6) and 4 stages of 3 phase power/VAR protection (P341-6)
• New minimum power setting reduced to 0.2%Pn for large generator reverse power applications
• Independent voltage dependent overcurrent (51V) and underimpedance (21) protection
• IEC 61850 Edition 2 support - with support for Ed 2 test modes for online testing.
• IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol - efficient time synchronizing direct from the substation LAN.
• Editable Logical Nodes/Devices - to customize the IEC 61850 modelling and maximize interoperability.
• Role based access control (RBAC) for centralized authentication.
• Authorization and account management via RADIUS, and directly on the relay.
• Security Event Management via Syslog.
• Duplicate GOOSE Rejection - Defense against incorrect publishing of out-of-sequence or duplicated GOOSE messages by other devices on the network.
• SNMP version 2c and cybersecure v3 - network management tools can monitor protection IEDs.
• New Ethernet Board - Improved traffic density handling, PRP, HSR and RSTP supported in the same order option for standardization.

Overview

GE's Agile P34x generator protection solutions provide extensive functionality to meet all generator and generator - transformer applications, including differential protection for fast and selective tripping of phase and earth faults. All generator protection, control, monitoring, recording and communications components are housed within one box, and the solutions are accompanied by a comprehensive library of hardware options, protection and control functions to meet system requirements.

Key benefits:

• Extensive condition based monitoring features for generators and transformers
• Graphical programmable scheme logic eases protection scheme creation and avoids the need for external logic controllers
• Range of different protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-103 and IEC 61850) are available
• IEC 61850 / DNP3.0 redundant Ethernet, supporting self healing ring, RSTP, dual homing, PRP or HSR
• Programmable curves for easy protection customization

Main characteristics:

• Sensitive rotor earth fault protection using low frequency injection method
• Harsh Environment Option to protect against corrosive gases such as H₂S or SO₂
• Generator and transformer thermal overload, transformer loss of life and through fault monitoring
• Extensive protection for large machines such as pole slipping and 100% stator earth fault protection (3rd harmonic and low frequency injection method)

ANSI ® Device Numbers and Functions

Agile P34x Models

MiCOM S1 Agile

Key benefits:

• Powerful, free of charge, PC toolsuite
• Optimum management of the installed base, structured as per the substation topology
• Intuitive and versatile interface with file management facilities
• Logical structure based on substation, voltage level and bay
• Version control and cross-checking facilities for IED settings
• Real-time measurement visualization – MiCOM S1 Agile extends to all MiCOM Agile IEDs - including P847 PMU and busbar schemes

Engineering Tool Suite

S1 Agile is the truly universal PC tool for MiCOM Agile relay, assemble all tools in a palette for simple entry, with intuitive navigation via fewer mouse-clicks. No-longer are separate tools required for redundant Ethernet configuration, phasor measurement unit commissioning, busbar scheme operational dashboards, programmable curve profiles or automatic disturbance record extraction – applications are embedded. MiCOM S1 Agile supports all existing MiCOM, K-Series and Modulex, including a utility for automatic conversion of setting files from previous generations of numerical relays like K-series and MiCOM P20 to the latest P40 Agile models.

To move to the future, with no loss of functionality, no loss of device support, and full compatibility with your installed base and system architecture – request a copy of S1 Agile with the contact form link below.

Key features in the MiCOM S1 family:

• GE’s integrated engineering tool that provides users with access to automation IED configuration and record data
• Integrated configuration and monitoring features
• Send and extract setting files
• Event and disturbance record extraction and analysis

MiCOM S1 Agile software request

To receive the MiCOM S1 Agile, please use our Contact form. This will also ensure that you are kept up-to-date with the latest enhancements, including updates and bug fixes.

Refurbishment Solutions

GE’s latest MiCOM P340 models offer a perfect functional match for LGPG relay from the heritage installed-base brands of GEC Measurements, GEC Alsthom, Alstom and Areva:

Refurbishment Solutions – “If It’s Blue Think to Renew”

GE’s latest MiCOM P340 series models P341 to P348 inclusive offer an ideal path to refurbish an older installed base of MiCOM P340 relays. Whether those older products were initially sold as Alstom or AREVA-branded products, newer models retain pin-pin refurbishment capability. Advantageously, users can benefit from the advancements made in protection, control, communications, hardware that have taken place in the intervening years. The new P40 retains form, fit and function compatibility but delivers the latest platform and software ready for today’s environment, and for future-proofed application for the decades ahead. Pin-Pin Upgrade Methodology:

• Take the order code (CORTEC) of the older relay being removed, typically a blue case relay
• Translate to today’s latest GE MiCOM model, adding Ethernet options if required
• Order the new P40 relay
• Extract settings and logic, use S1 Agile toolsuite to convert settings
• Detach the terminal blocks from old relay, leaving wiring attached / detach terminal blocks from the new.
• Carefully examine the terminal blocks to see that no physical damage has occurred since installation
• Mount new relay. Old relay blocks fit straight onto the new relay - safer, less wiring to reconnect.
• It is recommended to apply rated current and voltage to the relay CT/VT inputs during secondary injection testing to check the continuity of the CT/VT terminal block connections to the relay.
• Download converted files
• Test, return circuit to service with only minutes of downtime

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