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Protection
Devices

7SG15 – MicroTAPP
Automatic Voltage Control

Answers for energy

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7SG15 - MicroTAPP
User-specified system Power Factor eliminates errors associ-
ated with other circulating current schemes.
Automatic Voltage Control Load Drop Compensation counteracts network related volt-
age drop.
Circulating current is minimised to reduce system losses.
Tap-stagger allows circulating current to be introduced for
network operation purposes.
Voltage offsets can be applied either through status inputs
or the IEC60870 communications for Load Reduction and
network operation.
Low system frequencies are detected and this can inhibit
attempts to increase the voltage in, for example, a load
shedding situation.
Homing minimises system disruption due to the switching in
or out of transformers.
Tap position indication accepts inputs from either analogue
or digital sender units.

Fig 1. MicroTAPP AVC Relay Runaway detection locks out the tap-changer to prevent
unwanted tap changes due to electrical or mechanical fail-
ure.
Description
VT Fuse Monitor. Negative-phase sequence (NPS) voltage
element detects blown VT fuses to prevent incorrect voltage
The MicroTAPP range of Automatic Voltage Control (AVC) control.
relays combines the power and flexibility of microprocessor Data Storage is provided through Events, 24-hour Waveforms
technology with the renowned operating philosophy and and Fault Records.
effectiveness of the established Transformer Automatic Par- IEC 60870-5-103 Communications for in-station monitoring
alleling Package (TAPP) method. and control.
Hardware and software watchdogs provide comprehensive
The relay provides three function areas: self-monitoring.

The efficient control of power system voltage levels through MicroTAPP 102
operation of an on-load tap changer
As for the MicroTAPP 101, plus:
Pseudo-VTTM allows control of voltage on remote side of
The monitoring and protection of the power system and tap-
transformer.
changer.

The collection of system data for analysis. User Interface

MicroTAPP represents a complete AVC system, eliminating
complex control schemes and reducing inter-transformer- 40 character x 8 line backlit LCD
panel wiring to a single twisted-pair cable. Menu navigation keys

High integrity and confidence is maintained through the use 5 fixed LEDs
of watchdog self-monitoring and supervision, while inde-
pendent algorithms are provided for the voltage control and
monitoring functions.

Communications using the IEC 60870 standard allows re-

mote update of settings, and provides access to the relay’s
instrumentation, waveform storage and data collection fa-
cilities

Function Overview

MicroTAPP 101
Circulating Current voltage control.
Enhanced TAPP principle for voltage control.

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 Operate
Monitoring Functions Time

Analogue values can be displayed on the LCD screen. In

addition most values can be obtained via the data Initial DTL
communications channel(s). Delay Initial
Delay

Primary and secondary currents

Primary and secondary voltages
IDMTL
Frequency Initial
Power Factor Delay
Phase Angles
Transformer & Group Load
PPS and NPS voltage
Tap Position
Status inputs
Output contacts 80% Volts
Relay
Tap counters Deadband

MPPC status
Fig 2. Tap Change control with Deadband

Description of Functionality After an initial delay, implemented to allow short-term volt-

age fluctuations, a tap-change command is issued. The delay
is a definite time for low voltages. For high voltages a defi-
Voltage Control
nite time delay (DTL) or an inverse time delay (IDMTL) can be
The user specifies target voltage, voltage dead band, initial specified. If a DTL is specified a fast-tap down can be en-
delay and inter-tap delay. abled to provide accelerated operation for very high
system voltages. This provides a fixed high-set of top of
When a voltage excursion outside the dead band occurs the Deadband + 2% with a 2 second delay.
MicroTAPP acts to restore correct system voltage. When de-
ciding on voltage excursion the measured voltage is com- The inter-tap delay sets a minimum period between succes-
pensated for: sive tap instructions to allow time for the tap-changer to
operate.
Load drop compensation (LDC) – compensates for
voltage drop in the network. Advanced Control Functionality
Through its Pseudo-VTTM algorithm the MicroTAPP can calcu-
Corrective coupling voltage (CCV) – acts to eliminate
late and hence control the voltage on the remote side of the
current circulating between parallel transformers
transformer to that on which the VT and CT are located. It
due to mis-matches in voltage.
makes use of the tap position, which it ensures is correct
through an intelligent operation monitor, to calculate the
In service adjustments to the target voltage – ap-
actual transformer ratio and compensate for voltage drops
plied either via status inputs or IEC60870 communi-
across the transformer.
cations.
Voltage Monitoring
Independent algorithms monitor the system voltage and
provide a comprehensive set of blocking elements to prevent
incorrect tap changes.

For added integrity, when a 3-phase VT is used a different

voltage is used for monitoring than for voltage control. The
blocking matrix intelligently blocks raise and lower opera-
tions depending on system conditions.

Excessive voltage unbalance can be caused by VT fuse fail-

ures. If 3-phase VTs are used this condition can be detected
and voltage raise operations blocked.

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 Voltage Data Storage and
Communication

Block Raise Volts Sequence of event records

Upper Band
Up to 200 events are stored and time tagged to 1ms
Normal Operation Block operation for resolution. These are available via the communications.
Lower Band excessive LOAD

Block Lower Volts Allow operation to reduce

Fault records
CIRCULATING current The last 10 tap-changer fault records are available from the
Block Raise Volts if VT fascia with time, date and type of failure.
Fuse failure detected

80% Volts Graphical records

Total blocking Recordings of all operational data, voltage level, transformer
load, summed load etc. are available for up to 24 hours.
Transformer
Load
Communications
Full Load Two fibre-optic communications ports are provided on the
(Transformer Capacity
setting) rear of the relay. They are optimised for 62.5/125μm glass-
fibre, with BFOC/2.5 (ST®) bayonet style connectors.
Fig 3. Voltage monitoring blocking matrix
In addition users may interrogate the relay locally with a
If an excessive current flows at normal system power factors laptop PC and the RS232 port on the front of the relay.
the relay inhibits all tap-changing operations. High currents
when the power factor is abnormal may be as a result of The relay supports the IEC 60870-5-103 communications
circulating currents. In this situation the relay should act to standard.
reduce them rather than applying over-current blocking.
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A system voltage below 80% will be due either to the Trans-
former being powered down or a system fault condition and
so all tap-changing is inhibited.

Upper and Lower Alarm levels are provided to indicate ab-

normal voltages. An Alarm will also be issued if the voltage
remains outside the Deadband for an abnormal time.

Tap-changer Monitoring
An intelligent tap-position indicator and runaway prevention
algorithm monitors the entire tap-change operation. A Tap-
changer runaway is quickly detected and the resulting alarm
can be used to lock-out the tap-changer to prevent damage
to the system. Incomplete tap-changes are also detected and
indicated.

If the voltage requires a tap-change beyond the limits of the

tap-changer this is inhibited and a target not achievable
alarm is generated. Fig 2. Typical ReyDisp Evolution screenshot

Tap Changer Maintenance This support software is common to the entire range of
Reyrolle numeric products. It provides the means for the user
A tap-changer operations count and a “sum of I2” count is
to apply settings to the Delta as well as to retrieve settings,
provided. Alarm levels can be set which, when reached, can
instruments, events, waveforms and 24 hour data.
be routed to a condition-based maintenance system.

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 Status Inputs
Technical Information
Nominal Voltage Operating Range
For full technical data refer to the Performance 30, 34 VAC/DC 24 to 37.5 VAC/DC
Specification of the Technical Manual. 48, 54 VAC/DC 37.5 to 60 VAC/DC
110, 125 VAC/DC 87.5 to 137.5 VAC/DC
220, 250 VAC/DC 175 to 280 VAC/DC
Inputs and Outputs
Note that the status input voltage need not be the same
Characteristic Energising Quantity as the main energising voltage.

The 30V and 48V inputs meet the requirements of ESI48-

AC Current 1, 5 A, 50/60 Hz
4 ESI 1. However, the 110V and 220V inputs will operate
AC Voltage 63.5 V line-neutral, with a DC current of less than 10mA. Where 110V or
110 V line-line, 50/60 Hz 220V inputs compliant with ESI48-4 ESI 1 are required, a
relay with 48V binary inputs can be supplied with
Thermal Withstand external series resistors as follows:
AC Current Inputs
continuous 3.0 xIn Nominal Voltage Resistor Value Wattage
110V 2k7 ± 5% 2.5 W
10 minutes 3.5 xIn
220 V 8k2 ± 5% 6.0 W
5 minutes 4.0 xIn
2 minutes 6.0 xIn Parameter Value
1 second 250 A Minimum DC current for operation 10 mA
1 cycle 625 A peak (30 V and 48 V inputs only)
AC Voltage Inputs Reset/Operate Voltage Ratio 90 %
Recommended minimum pulse duration 500 ms
continuous 300 V

Output Relays
Burden
AC Current Inputs Carry continuously 5A ac or dc
1A ≤ 0.1 VA Make and carry 20A ac or dc for 0.5s
5A ≤ 0.3 VA (L/R ≤ 40 ms and V ≤ 30A ac or dc for 0.2s
300V)
AC Voltage Inputs Breaking Capacity
( ≤ 5 A and ≤ 300 V):
≤ 0.01 VA
AC Resistive 1250 VA
AC Inductive 250 VA at p.f. ≤ 0.4
DC Auxiliary Supply DC Resistive 75 W
DC Inductive 30 W at L/R ≤ 40ms
Nominal Voltage Operating Range 50 W at L/R ≤ 10ms
30 VDC 24 to 37.5 VDC Minimum number of
1000 at maximum load
operations
48, 110 VDC 37.5 to 137.5 VDC
Minimum recommended
220 VDC 178 to 280 VDC 0.5 W limits 10mA or 5V
load
110 VAC 82.5 to 137.5 VAC RMS

Operate State Burden Mechanical

Quiescent (Typical) 17 W
Maximum 20 W
Vibration(Sinusoidal)IEC 60255-21-1 Class 1
Burdens are measured at nominal rating.
0.5 gn, Vibration response
Allowable superimposed ac ≤12% of dc voltage
1.0 gn, Vibration endurance ≤ 5% variation
component
Allowable breaks/dips in ≤20 ms
supply (collapse to zero
from nominal voltage)

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Shock and Bump IEC 60255-21-2 Class 1 Radio Frequency Interference
IEC 60255-22-3
5 gn, Shock response, 11ms
15 gn, Shock withstand, 11ms ≤ 5% variation 10 V/m, 80 to 1000 MHz ≤5% variation
10 gn, Bump test, 16ms
Conducted RFI
Seismic IEC 60255-21-3 Class 1 IEC 60255-22-6

1 gn, Seismic Response ≤ 5% variation 10 V, 0.15 to 80 MHz ≤5% variation

Conduct limits
Mechanical Classification
IEC 60255-25
Durability In excess of 106
operations Frequency Range Limits dB(µV)
Quasi-peak Average
Recommended load 0.15 to 0.5 MHz 79 66
0.5 to 30 MHz 73 60
Minimum recommended load 0.5 W, limits 10 mA or
5V Radiated limits
IEC 60255-25

Electrical Tests Frequency Range Limits at 10 m

Quasi-peak, dB(µV/m)
30 to 230 MHz 40
Insulation IEC 60255-5
230 to 10000 MHz 47
RMS levels for 1 minute

Between all terminals and earth 2.0 kV

Between independent circuits 2.0 kV
Across normally open contacts 1.0 kV

Transient Overvoltage
IEC 60255-5

Between all terminals and earth

5 kV
or between any two
1.2/50 µs
independent circuits without
0.5 J
damage or flashover

High Frequency Disturbance

IEC 60255-22-1 Class III

2.5kV, Longitudinal mode ≤3% variation

1.0kV, Transverse mode

Electrostatic Discharge
IEC 60255-22-2 Class III

8kV, Contact discharge ≤5% variation

Fast Transient
IEC 60255-22-4 Class IV

4kV, 5/50ns, 2.5 kHz, repetitive ≤3% variation

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 Settings and Instrumentation
Environmental Method graphical backlit LCD

Temperature IEC 68-2-1/2 Sub-station communications

Operating -10 °C to +55 °C Protocol IEC 60870-5-103

Storage -25 °C to +70 °C
RS-232 interface
Humidity IEC 68-2-3
Location Fascia
Form 25-pin female D-type con-
Operational test 56 days at 40 °C and
nector
95% RH
Fibre interface
Location Rear
Protection Elements Quantity 2 x Rx, 2 x Tx
Form BFOC/2.5 (ST®) bayonet
connector
General Accuracy COM1
Baud rate 75-115200 baud
Reference Conditions Interface Fibre-optic port
Parameter Reference or Value COM2
General IEC 60255-3 Baud rate 75-115200 baud
Current Settings 100% of In Interface Auto-switches between
Fibre-optic and RS-232
Time Multiplier 1.0
Current input (IDMTL) 2x to 20x Is
Current input (DTL) 5x Is
Auxiliary supply Nominal
Frequency 50 Hz
Ambient temperature 20 °C

General Settings
Parameter Value
Transient Overreach of ≤ 5%
Highset/Lowset (X/R =
100)
Disengaging Time (1) < 42 ms
Overshoot Time < 40 ms

Output contacts have a minimum dwell time of 100ms,

after which the disengage time is as above.

Indication

Relay Healthy
Method Green LED
Relay Failure Flashing or extinguished
High, Low Voltage
Method Red LEDs
Voltage Alarm Flashing
Normal Voltage
Method Green LED
Tap In Progress
Method Amber LED
Lockout Flashing

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 General Accuracy
Reference conditions

Parameter Reference or Value

Auxiliary Supply Nominal
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Ambient Temperature 20 °C

Accuracy Influencing Factors

Temperature

Ambient range Variation

-10 °C to +55 °C ≤ 5%

Frequency

Range Variation
47 Hz to 52 Hz Level: ≤ 5%
57 Hz to 62 Hz Operate Time: ≤ 5%

Harmonic content

Range Variation
Frequencies to 550Hz Setting: ≤ 5%

Control Elements

Voltage Control Method TAPP, Circulating

Current
Voltage Control
Target 85 to 115% Vn
Dead band ±0.1 to ±5.0% Vn
Accuracy ±0.1% Vn
Repeatability ±1%
Initial Delay
Characteristics DTL or IDMTL (voltage
high only)
Setting 2 to 180 s
Accuracy ±0.25 s
Repeatability ±0.25 s
General
No of transformers 1 to 16
No of taps 1 to 39
Sender Unit Resistor chain, binary,
BCD, gray code
Inter-Tap delay
Setting Continuous, 1 to 120 s
Accuracy 1s
Repeatability 1s

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 Environmental Type Level Variation
5/50ns, 2.5 kHz, repetitive 4kV ≤ 3%
Temperature IEC 68-2-1/2
Conducted RFI IEC 60255-22-6
Operating range -10 °C to +55 °C
Storage range -25 °C to +70 °C Frequency Range Level Variation
0.15 to 80 MHz 10 V ≤ 5%
Humidity IEC 68-2-3
Emissions
Operational test 56 days at 40 °C and 95%
RH Conducted limits IEC 60255-25

Transient Overvoltage IEC 60255-5 Frequency Range Limits dB(ΔV)

Quasi-peak Average
Test Levels 0.15 to 0.5 MHz 79 66
Between all terminals and earth or be- 5 kV 0.5 to 30 MHz 73 60
tween any two independent circuits with- 1.2/50 µs
out damage or flashover 0.5 J Radiated limits IEC 60255-25

Frequency Range Limits at 10 m

Insulation IEC 60255-5 Quasi-peak, dB(ΔV/m)
30 to 230 MHz 40
Test Level (rms for 1 min) 230 to 10000 MHz 47
Between all terminals and 2.0 kV
earth
Between independent 2.0 kV Mechanical
circuits
Across normally open 1.0 kV Vibration Sinusoidal IEC 60255-21-1 Class 1
contacts
Type Level Variation
Immunity Vibration response 0.5 gn ≤ 5%
Auxiliary DC Supply IEC 60255-11
Vibration endurance 1.0 gn

Quantity Value Shock and Bump IEC 60255-21-2 Class 1

Allowable superimposed ≤ 12% of dc
ac component voltage
Type Level Variation
Allowable breaks/dips in ≤ 20 ms
Shock response, 11ms 5gn ≤ 5%
supply (collapse to zero
Shock withstand, 11ms 15gn
from nominal voltage)
Bump test, 16ms 10gn
High Frequency Disturbance IEC 60255-22-1 Class III
Seismic IEC 60255-21-3 Class 1

Type Level Variation

Type Level Variation
Common (Longitudinal) Mode 2.5 kV ≤ 3%
Seismic Response 1 gn ≤ 5%
Series (Transverse) Mode 1.0 kV
Mechanical Classification
Electrostatic Discharge IEC 60255-22-2 Class III

Durability In excess of 106 operations

Type Level Variation
Contact discharge 8 kV ≤ 5%

Radio Frequency Interference IEC 60255-22-3

Frequency Range Level Variation

80 to 1000 MHz 10 V/m ≤ 5%

Fast Transient IEC 60255-22-4 Class IV

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 the total connected busbar load. This method will provide
Sample Specification the correct voltage boost given by the chosen LDC set-
ting, irrespective of the number of transformers in ser-
Voltage Control vice. Full LDC functionality shall be retained when parallel
The following standard system conditions should be ca- control based on the minimum circulating current
tered for with minimal or no adjustment to the Automatic method is used.
Voltage Control System (AVC):
Voltage Monitoring
Where a transformer operates in parallel with other trans- Monitoring of the voltage level shall be via separate con-
formers, either within a site or across a network, the AVC nections to those used for voltage control.
should operate in order to (a) maintain the system volt-
age at the correct level and (b) operate at a tap position If the measured system voltage is less than a pre-set un-
where minimal reactive circulating current flows from or der-voltage limit or greater than a pre-set over-voltage
into any system transformer which is a part of the net- limit, the system shall inhibit the appropriate tap control
work. outputs to the relevant transformer but allow tap change
operations that will correct the abnormal voltage. An
In the event of a failure of communications either be- alarm will be generated if the abnormal voltage persists.
tween grouped transformers or from a remote control
centre, the AVC should be able to operate in a stand- Where a 3 phase VT is used the system shall monitor all
alone mode and achieve a satisfactory overall system voltages in order to ensure the integrity of the VT secon-
voltage. dary output. Any abnormalities detected will inhibit the
voltage raise outputs from the system and initiate an
If a transformer in a group is switched IN, no significant alarm.
change in voltage will occur.
If the load current is greater than a pre-set limit, the sys-
If a transformer in a group is switched OUT, no significant tem shall inhibit all tap control outputs to the relevant
change in voltage will occur. transformer(s) and generate an alarm, unless the situa-
tion is caused by circulating current flowing between
The Load Drop Compensation (LDC) method, if used, transformers. In this case tap changing will be allowed to
must remain at the correct level regardless of the number reduce the circulating current.
of transformers connected to a common busbar.
Tap-changer Monitoring
Settings applicable to different network running The tap changer operation monitor circuits shall be pro-
arrangements should be applied to the AVC and be capa- vided for tap changer runaway protection in the event of
ble of implementation by a single instruction (either from a mechanism, wiring or relay fault. The following shall be
a remote source or locally) or plant status change. considered minimum requirements for such protection:

The AVC must be provided with the capability of inde- Protection is required that will detect incorrect tap
pendently protecting against incorrect operation which change operation at the earliest opportunity. An incorrect
would allow abnormal voltages to be applied to the net- tap change operation is defined as “a tap change opera-
work. tion that is not initiated by a ‘true’ control signal”. As an
example, a slow to clear ‘raise’ contactor may allow a
The AVC shall be capable of controlling at least 16 trans- motor drive to continue driving the mechanism at the end
formers operating in parallel as a group. of a tap change cycle such that the tap change maintain-
ing switch recloses and thus allows the tap change to ‘run
The operating characteristics of the voltage regulating away’.
relay is to be such that a raise or lower command will only
be issued after an initial time delay as set on the voltage The preferred scheme should not rely on timing
regulating relay. A definite time characteristic and an systems for determination of this situation, but intelli-
inversely related initial time characteristic shall be select- gently monitor the relationship between the control sig-
able. When a definite time delay is selected a fast tapping nals, the tap change in progress inputs and the tap posi-
feature which bypasses the initial time delay in the event tion.
of substantial voltage excursions above the set band is
preferred. Any subsequent corrective signals for the same If a lockout is required the AVC will initiate contacts
voltage deviation will be delayed by a separate inter-tap both for lockout and alarms. The lockout contacts shall
time delay. provide for the tripping of a mechanically latched contac-
tor or the permissive operation normally open contactor
The voltage regulating relay shall include a ‘Load Drop to remove the tap change motor power supply.
Compensation’ facility. LDC shall be used where the bus-
bar voltage is increased in proportion to the total substa- Inputs from plant
tion load current. The LDC effect shall be proportional to

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To avoid drain on substation batteries, the tap changer Master/Follower design is NOT the preferred scheme for
control supply will provide the supply for all AVC equip- submission as a solution.
ment and have a nominal AC voltage of 110V (+10% to –
25%). Indication and instrumentation
The following indications shall be provided:
Measuring voltage inputs shall be provided which are
capable of operating with VTs with secondary rating be- Circuit identifier
tween 63.5 and 250V. Adjustment shall be provided to AVC healthy LED
eliminate any VT ratio errors. Voltage normal/high/low LEDs
Tap in progress LED
A measuring current input shall be provided capable of Voltmeter showing system voltage
operating with CTs of 1 or 5A secondary rating. The relay Tap position indication, allowing for unusual tap ar-
shall be configurable to allow non-standard CT ratios to rangements (e.g. 8A, 8B, 8C)
be used. The relay shall be capable of using the CT re- Indication of transformer load, transformer load power
gardless of the phase to which it may be connected. factor and total load of all paralleled transformers

The relay shall be capable of measuring up to 39 tap Remote Access

positions, including special tap positions (e.g. 8A, 8B, 8C) Remote access shall be provided through both hard-wired
from resistor chain, BCD, binary and gray code sender inputs and outputs, and using a non-proprietary commu-
units. nications protocol, e.g. IEC 60870-5-103. The following
features shall be available using both access methods:
A tap-change in progress (TCIP) signal shall be detected When the AVC system is set to remote, it will be possible
by the relay from a contact provided in the tap changer. to switch the AVC between automatic and manual. When
The TCIP contact will close as the tap change starts and in manual, it will be possible to operate the tap-changer
open at the end of the tap change sequence. from a remote point.

Outputs to plant It will be possible to select between a minimum of 3 pre-

The tap raise/lower outputs shall be via normally open set voltage targets.
clean contacts with a minimum pulse time of 1.5s rated
for 5A AC. Alarms will be provided for AVC failure, VT fuse failure,
voltage out of limits, tap-changer runaway, tap-change
The AVC system will be required to prevent operation of incomplete, target not achievable.
the tap changer motor drive in the event of unwanted
operations. Two methods may be used: The following data shall be made available using the
communications protocol:
Tripping of a mechanically latched contactor connected
into the supply for the motor Metering values of voltage, load, power factor
Permissive operation of a normally de-energised contac- and tap position.
tor connected into the motor supply during the tap
changing sequence Traces of voltage, current, tap position, frequency and a
measure of power quality for a minimum period of 24
To enable either option, change-over clean output con- hours.
tacts rated for at least 5A AC shall be provided.

Operator Controls
The AVC system shall provide the means to:

Switch control points between local (at the AVC) and

remote (network control centre).

Switch between local and automatic control.

Raise and lower the tap-changer manually.

When set to local it shall not be possible for a remote

point to operate the tap-changer or switch the AVC be-
tween manual and automatic modes.

If a Master/Follower tap change control scheme is pro-

posed, additional control switches will be required. A

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Typical Connection Diagrams

PSU
13 4
14 5

RL1
15 6
21 7

S1
23 8

RL2
25 9

S2
27 10
26 11

RL3
S3
28 12
17

RL5 RL4
19
18
20

1 IO1
CANH IO1 2

+ -
S4
3 CANL 4
5 CANGND 6

S5
7 8
9 B0 10

S6
11 B1 12
13 B2 14

S7
15 B3 Digital 16
17 B4 TPI 18

S9 S8
19 B5 20
21 COM 22
23 A+ 24

S11 S10
25 wiper Analogue 26
27 A- TPI 28

1 IO2 2
S12
- +

RL7 RL6

see note 3 3 4
5 6
S13

7 8
9 10
RL8
S14

11 12
13 14
RL9
S19 S18 S17 S16 S15

15 16
17 18
RL13,12 RL11,10

19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28

see note 2
AN1 CPU
23
IRIG-B
24 Ir

see note 1 VA 25
26 Vr Tx-1
VB 27
28 Vs
VC Rx-1

ISO Rx
2 FASCIA
3 Tx-2b
ISO Tx
4 Front serial
ISORTS
5 comms port 2a
ISODTR
ISODTR
6 25 way 'D' Rx-2b
ISOGND
7 connector
20 (female) Rear F.O.
ISODTR
comms ports
Notes
1. Analogue connections show use with a star-connected
VT, other arangements can be used.
2. CT connection is shown on blue phase, any connection
can used.
3. IO2 is provided on MT1-xxx xJ variants only

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Fig. 4 shows two options for AC measuring connections, one using a 3-phase VT the other for when only a single-phase VT is
available. Any phase may be chosen for the CT.

Fig. 6 and 7 show typical control circuit connections. Fig. 6 is the traditional connection for use with a step-by-step contactor
(relay in ‘Basic’ mode). In Fig. 7 the step-by-step control is provided by the MICROTAPP software (relay in ‘step-by-step’
mode).

TRANSFORMER
A a
Single
Phase rotation phase VT
B b MicroTAPP
A-B-C or A-C-B
C c module
AN1
VT
MicroTAPP 23
module 24
AN1 25

23
26

24 27
25 28
26

27
28

Fig 4. Typical voltage and current measurement inputs

MicroTAPP MicroTAPP

Top Tap
module IO1 module IO1
B0 9
B1 11
Tap
B2 13
Moving contact
23 position B3 15
25 Switch B4 17
Tap 1 27
B5 19
COM

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Fig5. Tap position input connections for Resistor Chain and BCD/Binary sender units

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 110V ac CONTROL SUPPLY

MicroTAPP
A13 POWER A14
SUPPLY

Tap Change A15 - CASE EARTH

mounted control
MicroTAPP
Local Remote enabled
S1

S7
In Progress Motor
Contactors
Raise Operating DSS open
Limit
Switches handle during tap
Interlock change
Lowe Raise
Raise
r RL5
Lower
Lower
RL4
Lockout
RL
2
Master Lockout or
Step by Permissive relay
Raise Sense
S3
Step (runaway
prevention)
Lower Sense
S2

Block Raise
Directional Master Lockout
Sensing reset coil
Block Lower
Switch (closed (example only)
Ballast Resistor during tap
if Required change)

Fig 6. Typical tap-change control circuit with traditional step-by-step contactor

110V ac CONTROL SUPPLY

MicroTAPP
POWER
SUPPLY

Tap Change A15 - CASE EARTH

mounted control
MicroTAPP
Local Remote enabled

S1

S7
In Progress Motor
Contactors
Raise Operating DSS open
Limit
Switches handle during tap
Interlock change
Lowe Raise Rais
r RL5 e
(mechanically
Lower maintained T/
Lower
RL4 C only)
Lockout
RL2
Master Lockout or
Permissive relay
Raise Sense Master (runaway
Lockout reset prevention)
S3
coil (example
Lower Sense only)
S2

Directional
Sensing
Switch (closed
Ballast Resistor
during tap
if Required
change)

Fig 7. Typical tap-change control circuit with step-by-step control internal to the MICROTAPP

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 3 1 5 3 1 5 5 1 3
7 7 7
Intermediate
MicroTAPP 1 MicroTAPP N
MicroTAPP
module IO1 module IO1 module IO1

MPPC line terminator MPPC screen earthing MPPC Screend twisted MPPC line terminator
link at a single point pair cable link

Fig 8. Connections for MicroTAPP peer-peer communications (MPPC)

Maintaining switch
driven by
mechanism
Lowe
Raise
r

Operating
Overloa Raise Lower handle
Isolator Contactor Contactor Limit Switches Interlock
d

3 phase
power Motor
supply

Master Lockout
Relay trip or
Permissive close
(runaway
prevention)

Fig 9. Typical tap-change motor circuit

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 Case Drawing

The MicroTAPP is supplied in either a size 8 or size 12 case, depending on the status input and output relay requirement, see
the table below.

Fig 10. Overall Dimensions and panel drilling for Epsilon E8 case

Fig 11. Overall Dimensions and panel drilling for Epsilon E12 case

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 Ordering Information - MICROTAPP 7SG151
Product description Variants Order No.

MICROTAPP 7 S G 1 5 □▲ 0 - □▲ □▲ □▲ □▲ □▲ - 0 □▲ □▲ 0
Transformer tap change control and monitoring. | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Relay type | | | | | | | |
Automatic voltage control (AVC) 1 | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Protection options | | | | | | |
Basic - Microprocessor based automatic voltage control (AVC) 1 | | | | | |
system operating on the well proven TAPP philosophy | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Advanced - As basic model only particularly suitable for em- 2 | | | | G |
bedded generation and traction system applications as this | | | | ||
model is capable of controlling the HV or LV voltage | | | | ||
| | | | | |
Auxiliary supply /binary input voltage | | | | | |
30 V DC auxiliary, 30 V DC/AC binary input A | | | | |
30 V DC auxiliary, 48 V DC/AC binary input B | | | | |
48/110 V DC auxiliary, 30 V DC/AC binary input C | | | | |
48/110 V DC auxiliary, 48 V DC/AC binary input 1) D | | | | |
48/110 V DC auxiliary, 110 V DC/AC low burden binary input E | | | | |
220 V DC auxiliary, 110 V DC/AC low burden binary input F | | | | |
220 V DC auxiliary, 220 V DC/AC low burden binary input G | | | | |
110 V AC auxiliary, 110 V DC/AC binary input H | | | | |
110 V AC auxiliary, 48 V DC/AC binary input X | | | | |
110 V AC auxiliary, 220 V DC/AC binary input J | | | | |
110 V AC auxiliary, 30 V DC/AC binary input K | | | | |
| | | | |
I/O range | | | | |
11 Binary Inputs / 5 Binary Outputs (incl. 3 changeover) E | | E |
19 Binary Inputs / 13 Binary Outputs (incl. 3 changeover and J | | G |
4 normally closed contacts) | | | | |
19 Binary Inputs / 13 Binary Outputs (incl. 3 changeover) K | | G |
| | | |
Frequency | | | |
50/60Hz 3 | | |
| | |
Nominal current | | |
1/ 5 A 0 | |
| |
Housing size | |
Case size E8 (4U high) E |
Case size E12 (4U high) G |
|
Communication interface |
Fibre optic (ST-connector) / IEC 60870-5-103 A

1) High burden 110/125V & 220/250V binary inputs compliant with ESI48-4 ESI 1 available via external dropper resistors with 48V binary input version
110/125 V application, order combination of the following resistor boxes to suit number of binary inputs
VCE: 2512H10064 (9 inputs, 110V)
VCE:2512H10065 (5 inputs, 110V)
VCE:2512H10066 (1 inputs, 110V)
220/250 V application, order resistor box 2512H10066 in addition
VCE:2512H10067 (5 inputs, 220V)
VCE:2512H10068 (1 inputs, 220V)
Refer to website for application note about ESI48-4 compliance
2) For use with resistor sender units, order mounting bracket assembly with 19 off 220ohm resistors – VCE:2512H10072
3) Milliamp transducer FTPT, order 7XG2300-1AA00-0AA0
Averaging VT FAVT, order 7XG2300-2AA00-0AA0
Tap position indication module FTIM, order 7XG2300-3AA00-0AA0

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