Protective Device Sequence-of-Operation

Overview

Star Sequence-of-Operation (SQOP) software evaluates, verifies, and confirms the operation and selectivity of the protective devices for various fault types at any location on one-line diagram, via normalized Time Current Characteristic Curve (TCC) views. Sequence-of-Operation provides a system-wide solution for an accurate and realistic operating time and state of protective devices, such as relay, fuse, circuit breaker, trip devices, contactor, etc. The operation time is calculated for each protective device based on its settings, time current characteristic, and interlocks for a specified fault location and type.

Star - Sequence-of-Operation Key Features

• Graphically drag & drop faults on the one-line diagram
• Displayed coordination on one-line diagram
• View device operation sequence graphically
• Graphical operation of interrupting devices on one-line diagram
• Device failure & backup operation
• Detailed relay actions (27, 49, 50, 51, 51V, 59, 67, 79, 87)
• Current summation
• Normalized (shifted) Time Current Characteristic Curves
• Phase & Ground faults (symmetrical & asymmetrical)
• Support of Max and Min (steady state) fault current for ANSI & IEC Standards
• Sequence of events viewer with slider or automated mode of operation

Star - Sequence-of-Operation Capabilities

• Evaluate the operating time & state of protective devices
• Phase (3Ph, LL) & ground (LG, LLG) faults insertion at any location on one-line diagram
• Calculate & display of the through fault currents on one-line diagram
• Calculate maximum through fault currents based on ANSI and IEC standards
• Calculate minimum steady state through fault currents for ANSI and IEC standards
• Graphical animation of protective device operation
• Sequential display of operated devices
• Illustrate system wide coordination
• Tabular and sorted display of fault currents and operating times via event viewer
• Switch between automated or slider mode of operation  
• One-to-one relation between event viewer and one-line diagram
• Customizable report
• Option to ignore Maintenance Switch in Sequence of Operation

Normalized Time Current Characteristic Curve

• Normalized / Shifted TCC mode is an analysis feature in Star TCC View which is based on Sequence-of-Operation calculation.
• This analysis mode provides a graphical view of the operation times of protective devices based on their corresponding settings and characteristics for specified fault location and type.
• Normalized TCC mode graphically displays the Time Current Characteristic Curves of protective devices in relation to one and another for a given fault.
• The internal shifting (normalizing) of each Time Current Characteristic Curve is based on the individual through fault currents and voltage level.

Sequence of Event Viewer

The Sequence-of-Operation of protective devices are automatically calculated and listed in an Event Viewer, which is dynamically linked with the one-line diagram. This one-step concept utilizes an intelligent one-line diagram and performs a complete set of actions to determine the operation of all protective devices. Sequence of event viewer provides two modes of operations. Autorun mode is for studying all events and Slider mode for studying individual events.