APP 710: SEL-710 Motor Protection Relay

In APP 710, students will explore how to use the SEL-710 Motor Protection Relay to protect induction motors in an industrial setting. Students will complete in-depth, hands-on application and settings examples to learn how they can implement complete motor protection and control.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of motor protection application philosophies, including SEL’s patented thermal model, which is integrated into the SEL-710. APP 710 includes real-world motor examples and reduced voltage and capacitor start applications. In groups of two, students gain hands-on experience in communicating, setting, commissioning, retrieving reports, and performing motor control functions by working directly with the SEL-710.

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Audience

This course is intended for utility and industrial protection engineers and power system consultants.

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Agenda

Day 1

• Motor Protection Fundamentals
• Relay Hardware and Front-Panel Operations
• SEL-710 Motor Protection Overview
• SEL-710 acSELerator QuickSet and Motor Data Introduction
• Introduction to SELogic Control Equations
• SEL-710 Thermal Model Elements and Settings

Day 2

• Overcurrent Elements
• Load-Jam and Load-Loss Elements and Settings
• Current Unbalance (46), Phase Reversal, Speed Switch, and Breaker Failure Elements
• RTD-Based Protection and Settings
• Other Protection Elements in the SEL-710
• Input/Output Configuration
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Event Reports
• Arc-Flash Protection (optional)
• Synchronous Motor Protection (optional)

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Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students can:

• Enter nameplate data with QuickSet.
• Communicate with the relay front-panel and serial port interfaces.
• Calculate and apply settings for the thermal model and thermal overload protection element.
• Determine motor relay settings to meet varied motor protection requirements and to maximize motor performance and safety.
• Retrieve and analyze motor trend reports, start reports, and event reports.
• Apply methods learned in class to troubleshoot and commission motor protection.

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Student Background and Knowledge

Before you attend this class, we recommend that you:

• Complete CBT 101: Introduction to SEL Relays OR have basic familiarity with protective relaying, SELogic control equations, front-panel controls, and the SEL-4000 Relay Test System.
• Have the ability to set up relay communications using QuickSet.

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Course Preparation

Install or update the following software/files on the laptop you are bringing to class:

• acSELerator QuickSet SEL-5030 Software (include all device drivers during installation).
• SEL-C662 USB driver.
• SEL-710 instruction manual.

Please ensure that your laptop does not have any installation blocks before you come to class.