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Vamp Ltd Vamp Ltd, with a strong experience of designing devices, is an independent supplier of relays and monitoring equipment. The company has an established reputation when it comes to bringing new thinking and expertise into the field of electrical industry. Within a short time we have become the world leader in certain low and medium voltage and monitoring product areas. Company info Vamp Ltd is a well-known supplier of innovative and quality products in the field of medium and low voltage distribution systems and power generation. 200-series relay Our key know-how consists of intelligent measuring-, controlling- and devices. Streamlined organisation combined with the ability to listen customer needs have made the designing of high quality products possible. Innovative features give now more benefits to end-user than ever before, thanks to a fully numerical approach. Business idea Vamp Ltd is an expert in designing and marketing, control and monitoring equipment. Our userfriendly products are used in generation, distribution and utilization of electrical power. We have a good reputation when it comes to implementing innovative product features based on customer needs. Our products are marketed worldwide to brand label customers, OEM customers, distributors and end-users. Vamp Ltd manufactures quality products at competitive prices with short delivery times. 100-series relay
Features The VAMP relays include all the main properties you have been used to see in the medium voltage distribution systems. Additionally the relays include a number of other innovative and unique features. The following basic functions are the same in all relays. Basic features Comprehensive and versatile setting and programming possibilities. Programmable blocking and output matrix. Disturbance recorder and evaluation software Several communication protocols are available in the relays. Continuous self-supervision. Robust metal enclosure. Wide auxiliary supply voltage range. Two mechanical sizes: 100-serie and 200-serie. User Interface Settings, parameters and metered values are accessible from the front panel. The same values are also available via the PCconnection on the front panel of the relays. The Windows compatible, free of charge, VAMPSET software package can be used with all VAMP relays and the power monitoring unit (VAMP 260). Selective arc Unique features All VAMP overcurrent relays can be equipped with arc sensors. The sensors are installed, for instance, in the cable compartment of the outgoing feeders. Thanks to optional integrated transducers, any measured and calculated values can freely be connected to the ma outputs. Maximum demand measurement quantities and disturbance recorder are available for load profiling and fault evaluation. Informative a eight row Human-Machine- Interface in the VAMP 200 series relays.
Communication protocols, VAMPSET setting, configuration and disturbance evaluation software VAMP relays and the power monitoring unit can be connected to an automation system utilizing of the various communication protocols used in industrial and utility applications. IEC 60 870-5-103, SPA bus, MODBUS RTU, Modbus/TCP and Profibus DP protocols are supported. Profibus DP protocol is widely used for the process control as well as for the power distribution monitoring and control in the process industry. VAMP relays can be connected to the Ethernet network via the Modbus/ TCP protocol. ABB s SPA bus communication protocol is widely used at power distribution substations in utility and industrial applications. In this example VAMP relays are connected to a MODBUS network. PLC is a master for the system. Configuration and on-line monitoring of the VAMP relays and power monitoring units can either be done via display or using the VAMPSET software. The same software supports evaluation of disturbance recorder files from the VAMP relays. The program is free and can be downloaded from our home page at http://www.vamp.fi VAMPSET software is compatible with Windows XP / 2000 / NT / 98 / 95 operating system.
Arc Protection System type VAMP 220/VAMP 221 Vamp Ltd is a world leader in supplying arc systems. The VAMP 220/ VAMP 221 is ideal for both retrofitting old switchgear as well as installing in new designs. This will improve the safety for equipment as well as personnel. Application example and features Support for current loop point sensor and fiber optic loop sensor (221) Can be configured to trip on light criteria only (221) Designed according to relay standards Fullfils relevant EMC standards Fault location indicated Portable sensor Double trip criteria Continuous selfsupervision Full selectivity even in complex multizone applications Easy to apply and install Easy to retrofit Can share light and current information between VAMP arc systems and relays Four zone support (221) Traditional overcurrent relay is not fast enough to protect the switchgear against an arc fault. Arc with both current and light tripping criterias is used to limit the damages to a minimum.
Overvoltage, undervoltage and frequency relay VAMP 135 The VAMP 135 represents a very cost-effective scheme. The relay includes a combination of voltage and frequency functions and is ideal for power plants, utilities and industrial applications. Three overvoltage Three undervoltage Two residual overvoltage Two overfrequency Two underfrequency Disturbance recorder Trip circuit supervision Application example Connection modes Phase mode The relay is connected to phase voltages U L1, U L2 and U L3. The line voltages are calculated using the measured phase voltages. The residual voltage is calculated using the measured phase voltages. No open-delta transformer is needed. Line mode The relay is connected to line voltages U 12, U 23 and U 31. The residual overvoltage U 0 > and U 0 >> are not available. Line mode + U 0 The relay is connected to line voltages U 12, U 23 and to a residual voltage U 0. The non-measured line voltage U 31 is calculated using the two measured line voltages.
Overcurrent and earthfault relay VAMP 140 The combined overcurrent and earth fault relay VAMP 140 is a cost effective relay for overcurrent, short circuit and earth fault. The possibility to connect arc sensors to the relay and transfer light information to other relays adds a new dimension to the schemes. Three overcurrent Three earth fault One sensitive earth fault stage Current unbalance stage Thermal overload stage Disturbance recorder Trip circuit supervision Arc fault (option) Application example and features The last fifty events are stored in the memory of the relay and the event information includes time and fault current. Pre-fault current, fault type and elapsed time are stored from the last eight events. 15 minutes average and maximum current values are available in the relay. Measured and calculated values can be connected to the freely scalable ma output (option). Integrated arc speedup tripping when light and current criterias are valid simultaneously.
Motor relay VAMP 150 Motor relay type VAMP 150 is a cost-effective unit with all the basic functions needed for low and medium voltage motors. The relay is used to protect circuit breaker controlled three phase AC motors. Thermal overload stage Three overcurrent Two earth-fault One undercurrent stage Phase unbalance stage Current unbalance stage Frequent starts supervision Start-up supervision and stall Trip circuit supervision Arc fault (option) Disturbance recorder Application example and features The calculated motor temperature is based on the actual motor load. The calculated temperature value, in percentage of trip limit, is available on the front panel display. The estimated remaining time, with constant load, to trip is shown to the user on the display. The relay is optionally provided with one analogue ma output representing any measured or calculated value. Arc sensor interface (option) enable connection of arc sensors located for instance in the cable compartment.
Generator relay VAMP 210 The flexible multi-stage functions, many communication protocols and various auxiliary functions make the VAMP 210 perfect for small and medium sized generators. Three overcurrent One overcurrent stage with voltage restraint Under impendance Four non-directional earthfault One directional earth-fault stage Two residual overvoltage Thermal overload stage Current unbalance stage Loss of excitation stage Two reverse power Two overvoltage Two undervoltage Two overfrequency Two underfrequency Arc fault (option) Disturbance recorder All can be in simultaneous use. Application example and features The generator relay type VAMP 210 is suitable for solidly as well as high or low resistance grounded systems. The relay combines a selective ground fault, including back-up function, and a busbar earth fault. The selective directional earth fault is used in high resistance earthed systems. Low resistance or solidly earthed systems are using differential earth fault.
Differential relay VAMP 265 The flexible functions, many communication protocols and various auxiliary functions make the VAMP 265 perfect for differential of transformers, generators and motors. Three phase biased differential stage Three phase differential stage One overcurrent stage Two earth-fault Trip circuit supervision Arc fault (option) Disturbance recorder for analysing the inrush and fault situations Application example and features Dual slope bias characteristics Selectable second harmonic blocking Fast operating time High stability against faults occurring outside area Current inputs with wide dynamic range Measures short-circuit currents up to 50*I N I load I N Bias characteristics of the differential stage.
Directional overcurrent and earth-fault relay VAMP 230 The comprehensive functions, many communication protocols and various auxiliary functions make the VAMP 230 perfect for utility, industrial, marine and off-shore power distribution applications. Four directional overcurrent Two overcurrent Two directional earth-fault Two earth-fault Two residual overvoltage Two undervoltage Unbalance Thermal overload stage Trip circuit supervision Arc fault (option) Disturbance recorder Application example and features The directional overcurrent and directional earth-fault relay VAMP 230 is used for of one of several parallel lines or incoming feeders at the stations in a ring network. VAMP 230 relay has optionally four ma outputs for representing measured or calculated values.
Feeder relay VAMP 245 The combined overcurrent, earth-fault, phase unbalance, residual voltage, thermal overload and auto-reclose relay type VAMP 245 is typically used for protecting overhead feeders. Disabling the autorecloser the relay is suitable for industrial applications as well. Three overcurrent Two earth-fault Two directional earth-fault Phase unbalance stage Two residual voltage Inrush detector Thermal overload Arc fault (option) Multi-shot autorecloser Disturbance recorder Application example and autoreclose features Five shot scheme Settable reclaim times Start and fail counters Shot counters for each shot Autoreclose starting is fully configurable and can be initiated by any start signal any trip signal any digital input Status indication of circuit breakers, disconnectors and earthing switches Control of circuit breaker The overcurrent and directional earth-fault relay type VAMP 245 is used for protecting out-going feeders.
Feeder manager relay VAMP 255 The feeder manager relay is used for applications where combined, remote and local control, measurement, alarming and status indication functions are needed. The relay is suitable for industrial, power plant, utility and secondary distribution installations. Three overcurrent Two earth-fault Two directional earth-fault Phase unbalance stage Two over and under voltage Two residual voltage Thermal overload stage Two over and under frequency Arc (option) Multi-shot autorecloser Measurements Phase and residual currents Line, phase and residual voltages Active, reactive and apparent power Active and reactive energy Fault currents and voltages Fault reactance at short circuit fault Disturbance recorder ma output (option) Configurable mimic L1 L2 Control and indication L3 VAMP 255 IL1 IL2 IL3 I 01 I 02 U12 U23 ~ U 0 Arc option BI/O L> DI DI DI VAMP 255 Autorecloser matrix 3I> 3I>> 3I>>> U> U>> f> I> 2 U> 0 U> 0 U>>> f>> I 0 > I >> 0 3I> 3I>> 3I>>> 3I>>>> I> 0 I>> 0 U< U<< U<<< f< f<< ARC CBFP T> Auto Reclose Blocking and output matrix T1 T2 T3 T4 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 IF Front Local Remote VAMP255_appl.1 + The VAMP 255 feeder manager relay allows local and remote controlling of two objects i.e. circuit breakers, disconnectors and earthing switches for intance. Controlling can be done with selectexecute or direct control principle. Interlocking checks the conditions for safe controlling before the output pulse is issued. Customer defined interlockings are programmed and downloaded in the relay using the VAMPSET software
Power Monitoring Unit VAMP 260 The VAMP 260 power monitoring unit is a compact multifunction monitoring device with extensive measuring and calculation functions. The unit is based on the same hardware and software platform as the relays. The setting and programming possibilities are comprehensive and versatile. The VAMP 260 is perfect for utility, industrial, marine and off-shore power distribution management. Precise measuring currents, voltages, frequency Calculation active, reactive and apparent power active and reactive energy harmonics and THD of currents and voltages programmable average value calculations four energypulse outputs Transducer (4 pcs) for any measured or calculated values Alarm 6 freely configurable binary or analogue channels Communication Disturbance recorder The VAMP 260 is a robust and accurate power monitoring unit especially designed for power plant applications. The unit includes a comprehensive set of functions. All programming and monitoring can be done with the VAMPSET software package. Typical installation with VAMP 260 The power monitoring unit VAMP 260 is connected to the process control system as well as the energy management system. The analogue ma outputs are controlling the meters. VAMP VAMP VAMP VAMP
Selection ection Table e for VAMP Protection Relays Feeders Motors Special Ver. 3.2 3.22 2 Generators Protection and measurement VAMP 135 VAMP 140 VAMP 230 VAMP 245 VAMP 255 Type of fault IEEE Device No. IEC Symbol Protection function/measurement Short circuit 50/51 3I > Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, low-set stage, definite or inverse time x x x x x x 50/51 3l >> Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, high-set stage x x x x x x 50/51 3l >>> Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, instantaneous stage x x x x 6I> Six-phase non-directional overcurrent, low-set stage x 67 3l > ---> Three-phase directional o/c, low-set stage, definite or inverse time x x 67 3l >> ---> Three-phase directional o/c, high-set stage, definite or inverse time x x 67 3I >>> ---> Three-phase directional o/c, high-set stage x x 67 3I >>>> ---> Three-phase directional o/c, high-set stage x x VAMP 150 VAMP 210 VAMP 265 VAMP 260 VAMP 220 VAMP 221 Earth-fault 50/51N lo >/ SEF Non-directional earth-fault, low-set stage, sensitive, definite or inverse time x x x x x x 50/51N lo >> Non-directional earth-fault x x x x x x 50/51N lo >>> Non-directional earth-fault x 50/51N I 02 >, I 02>> Non-directional earth-fault, second Io input x I 0>, I 02> Non-directional earth-fault, separate inputs x 67N lo > ---> / SEF Directional earth-fault, low-set stage, sensitive, definite or inverse time x x 67N lo >> Directional earth-fault, high-set stage, definite or inverse time x x 67N lo > ---> / SEF Directional earth-fault, low-set stage, sensitive x x 67N lo >> Directional earth-fault, high-set stage x 59N Uo > Residual overvoltage, low-set stage x x x x x 59N Uo >> Residual overvoltage, high-set stage x x x x x Overload 49M θ Three-phase thermal overload (motors & generators) x x 49F θ Three-phase thermal overload (feeders & cables) x x x x Voltage 59 3U > Three-phase overvoltage, low-set stage x x x 59 3U >> Three-phase overvoltage, high-set stage x x x 59 3U>>> Three-phase overvoltage, stage x x 27 / 60 3U < Three-phase undervoltage, low-set stage / VT fuse failure x x x x 27 3U << Three-phase undervoltage, high-set stage x x x x 27 3U<<< Three-phase undervoltage, instantaneous stage x x Arc 51 L> 3 I> / Io>, L > Electrical arc stage, point sensors, Optional x x x x x x x 51 L > 3 I> / Io>, L> Electrical arc with point sensor slave x x 51 L > 3 I> / Io>, L> Electrical arc with point, fiber or current sensors slave x Additional functions 79 O --> I Auto-reclosure x x 68 lf2 > Inrush detector x x 46 I 2/I 1 > Phase unbalance / discontinuity x x x x 46 I 2 >> Phase sequence x 46 I 2 > Thermal unbalance x x 48 I ST > Stall x 37 3I < Loss of load / under current x 87 3 d I > Three phase biased differential stage, low-set stage, 2nd harmonic blocking x 87 3 d I >> Three phase differential stage, high-set stage x 66 N > Too frequent starting, multiple starts x 40 Q < Loss of excitation x 32R P < <-- Reverse power x 32R P << <-- Reverse power x 50BF CBFP Circuit breaker failure x x x x x x x x 81H f >, f >> Over frequency x x x 81L f <, f << Under frequency x x x 51v I V > Voltage restrained or controlled overcurrent, underimpedance x Alarm Six programmable analogue or digital alarm x Disturbance recording DR Disturbance recorder x x x x x x x x x Type of measurement Primary current 3I Three-phase current x x x x x x x x x x 3 d I > Three-phase differential current x lo Neutral current x x x x x x x x I 2 Current unbalance x x x x IL Average and maximum demand current x x x Primary voltage 3U Phase and line voltages x x x x x Uo Residual voltage x x x x x x U 2 Voltage unbalance x x Short-circuit fault reactance Xfault Short-circuit fault reactance x Frequency f System frequency x x x x x x x x x Power P Active power x x x x Q Reactive power x x x x S Apparent power x x x x Energy E+, E- Active Energy, exported / imported x x Eq+, Eq- Reactive Energy, exported / imported x x Power factor PF Power factor x x x x Harmonics I 2nd to 15th and THD x x U 2nd to 15th and THD x x Analog ma output, 1 channel AO Any measured or calculated value, freely scalable, Optional x x x Analog ma output, 4 channels AO Any measured or calculated value, freely scalable, Optional x x x x Control Object status indication Single line diagram, 6 objects x Local and remote control Number of controllable objects 1 2 Interlocking and logic Configurable x Condition monitoring Trip circuit TCS Trip Circuit Supervision, using external resistor x x x x x x x x Communication IEC 60870-5-103 x x x x x x x x x Modbus TCP x x x x x x x x x Modbus RTU x x x x x x x x x Profibus DP x x x x x x x x x SPA-bus communication x x x x x x x x x Man-Machine-Communication, display x x x x x x x x x x x Man-Machine-Communication, PC x x x x x x x x x General functions Selfsupervision x x x x x x x x x x Annunciating, event generating and value recording x x x x x x x x Measurement and parameter display x x x x x x x x x x Real time clock Year, month, day, hour, minutes, seconds, milliseconds x x x x x x x x
Technical data, VAMP relays Main technical data Auxiliary voltage, Uaux Rated current I N - current measuring range Rated current - current measuring range Thermal withstand Rated frequency f N - frequency measuring range 40...265 V ac/dc (optionally 18...36 V dc) 1 A or 5 A 0...50 * I N 1 A or 5 A 0...5 * I N 4 * I N (continuous), 100 * I N (for 1 s) 45...65 Hz 16...75 Hz Waasa Graphics 2003/1 Tests and environment Emission Immunity Insulation test Surge voltage Vibration shock Operating temperature Relative humidity Standards EN 55022 IEC 60255-22-1, IEC 60255-11, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-2 IEC 60255-5 IEC 60255-5 IEC 60255-21-1-10...+55 C <95 %, no condensation allowed
Selection Table for VAMP Protection Relays Feeders Motors Special VTEN004 12.08.2003 Generators Protection and measurement VAMP 135 VAMP 140 VAMP 230 VAMP 245 VAMP 255 Type of fault IEEE Device No. IEC Symbol Protection function/measurement Short circuit 50/51 3I > Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, low-set stage, definite or inverse time x x x x x x 50/51 3l >> Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, high-set stage, definite time x x x x x x 50/51 3l >>> Three-phase non-directional overcurrent, high-set stage, definite time x x x x 6I> Six-phase non-directional overcurrent, low-set stage, definite time x 67 3l > ---> Three-phase directional o/c, low-set stage, definite or inverse time x x 67 3l >> ---> Three-phase directional o/c, high-set stage, definite or inverse time x x 67 3I >>> ---> Three-phase directional o/c, high-set stage, definite time x x 67 3I >>>> ---> Three-phase directional o/c, high-set stage, definite time x x VAMP 150 VAMP 210 VAMP 265 VAMP 260 VAMP 220 VAMP 221 Earth-fault 50/51N lo >/ SEF Non-directional earth-fault, low-set stage, sensitive, definite or inverse time x x x x x x 50/51N lo >> Non-directional earth-fault, definite time x x x x x x 50/51N lo >>> Non-directional earth-fault, definite time x 50/51N I 02 >, I 02 >> Non-directional earth-fault, second Io input, definite time x I 0 >, I 02 > Non-directional earth-fault, separate inputs, definite time x 67N lo > ---> / SEF Directional earth-fault, low-set stage, sensitive, definite or inverse time x x 67N lo >> Directional earth-fault, high-set stage, definite or inverse time x x 67N lo > ---> / SEF Directional earth-fault, low-set stage, sensitive, definite time x x 67N lo >> Directional earth-fault, high-set stage, definite time x 59N Uo > Residual overvoltage, low-set stage x x x x x 59N Uo >> Residual overvoltage, high-set stage x x x x x Overload 49M θ Three-phase thermal overload (motors & generators) x x 49F θ Three-phase thermal overload (feeders & cables) x x x x Voltage 59 3U > Three-phase overvoltage, low-set stage x x x 59 3U >> Three-phase overvoltage, high-set stage x x x 59 3U>>> Three-phase overvoltage, stage x x 27 / 60 3U < Three-phase undervoltage, low-set stage / VT fuse failure x x x x 27 3U << Three-phase undervoltage, high-set stage x x x x 27 3U<<< Three-phase undervoltage, instantaneous stage x x Arc 51 L> / 51N L> 3 I> / Io>, L > Electrical arc stage, point sensors, Optional x x x x x x x 51 L> / 51N L> 3 I> / Io>, L> Electrical arc with point sensor slave x x 51 L> / 51N L> 3 I> / Io>, L> Electrical arc with point, fiber or current sensors slave x Additional functions 79 O --> I Auto-reclosure x x 68 lf2 > Inrush detector x x 46 I 2 /I 1 > Phase unbalance / discontinuity x x x x 46 I 2 >> Phase sequence x 46 I 2 > Thermal unbalance x x 48 I ST > Stall x 37 3I < Loss of load / under current x 87 3 d I > Three phase biased differential stage, low-set stage, 2nd harmonic blocking x 87 3 d I >> Three phase differential stage, high-set stage x 66 N > Too frequent starting, multiple starts x 40 Q < Loss of excitation x 32R P < <-- Reverse power x 32R P << <-- Reverse power x 50BF CBFP Circuit breaker failure x x x x x x x x x 81H f >, f >> Over frequency x x x 81L f <, f << Under frequency x x x 51v I V > Voltage restrained or controlled overcurrent, underimpedance x Alarm Six programmable analogue or digital alarm x Disturbance recording DR Disturbance recorder x x x x x x x x x Type of measurement Primary current 3I Three-phase current x x x x x x x x x x 3 d I > Three-phase differential current x lo Neutral current x x x x x x x x I 2 Current unbalance x x x x IL Average and maximum demand current x x x Primary voltage 3U Phase and line voltages x x x x x Uo Residual voltage x x x x x x U 2 Voltage unbalance x x Short-circuit fault reactance Xfault Short-circuit fault reactance x Frequency f System frequency x x x x x x x x x Power P Active power x x x x Q Reactive power x x x x S Apparent power x x x x Energy E+, E- Active Energy, exported / imported x x Eq+, Eq- Reactive Energy, exported / imported x x Power factor PF Power factor x x x x Harmonics I 2nd to 15th and THD x x U 2nd to 15th and THD x x Analog ma output, 1 channel AO Any measured or calculated value, freely scalable x x x Analog ma output, 4 channels AO Any measured or calculated value, freely scalable, Optional x x x Control Object status indication Single line diagram, 6 objects x Local and remote control Number of controllable objects 1 2 Interlocking and logic Configurable x Condition monitoring Trip circuit TCS Trip Circuit Supervision, using external resistor x x x x x x x x Communication IEC 60870-5-103 x x x x x x Modbus TCP x x x x x x x x x Modbus RTU x x x x x x x x x Profibus DP x x x x x x x x x SPA-bus communication x x x x x x x x x Man-Machine-Communication, display x x x x x x x x x x x Man-Machine-Communication, PC x x x x x x x x x General functions Selfsupervision x x x x x x x x x x x Annunciating, event generating and value recording x x x x x x x x x Measurement and parameter display x x x x x x x x x x x Real time clock Year, month, day, hour, minutes, seconds, milliseconds x x x x x x x x x