Overview
The “Impedance protection” function protects transformers as backup protection for transformer differential protection. It is used as a backup protection for the transformer, and the generator in the block units of power stations and functions as backup protection in the event of energy recovery to faults in the upstream electrical power system beyond a transformer.
For more detailed information on “Impedance protection” function, refer to SIPROTEC 5 devices, V8.30 & higher manuals.
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Structure/Embedding of the Function

Setting Parameters
Setting parameters for Impedance protection function
Addr. | Parameter | C | Setting Options | Default Setting |
General | ||||
_:2311:1 | General:Mode | off on test |
on | |
_:2311:102 | General:Loop selection | All loops Current-dependent |
All loops | |
_:2311:103 | General:Min. phase- current thresh | 1 A @ 100 Irated | 0.030 A to 35.000 A | 0.100 A |
5 A @ 100 Irated | 0.15 A to 175.00 A | 0.50 A | ||
1 A @ 50 Irated | 0.030 A to 35.000 A | 0.100 A | ||
5 A @ 50 Irated | 0.15 A to 175.00 A | 0.50 A | ||
1 A @ 1.6 Irated | 0.001 A to 1.600 A | 0.100 A | ||
5 A @ 1.6 Irated | 0.005 A to 8.000 A | 0.500 A | ||
_:2311:104 | General:Overcurrent threshold | 1 A @ 100 Irated | 0.030 A to 35.000 A | 1.300 A |
5 A @ 100 Irated | 0.15 A to 175.00 A | 6.50 A | ||
1 A @ 50 Irated | 0.030 A to 35.000 A | 1.300 A | ||
5 A @ 50 Irated | 0.15 A to 175.00 A | 6.50 A | ||
1 A @ 1.6 Irated | 0.001 A to 1.600 A | 1.300 A | ||
5 A @ 1.6 Irated | 0.005 A to 8.000 A | 6.500 A | ||
_:2311:105 | General:Undervoltage seal in | no yes |
no | |
_:2311:106 | General:V-seal-in threshold | 0.300 V to 340.000 V | 80.019 V | |
_:2311:107 | General:Duration of V- seal-in time | 0.00 s to 60.00 s | 4.00 s | |
TZ 1 | ||||
_:15301:1 | TZ 1:Mode | off on test |
on | |
_:15301:2 | TZ 1:Operate & flt.rec. blocked | no yes |
no | |
_:15301:27 | TZ 1:Blk. w. inrush curr. detect. | no yes |
no | |
_:15301:102 | TZ 1:X reach (ph-g) | 1 A | 0.100 Ω to 600.000 Ω | 2.500 Ω |
5 A | 0.020 Ω to 120.000 Ω | 0.500 Ω | ||
_:15301:103 | TZ 1:X reach (ph-ph) | 1 A | 0.100 Ω to 600.000 Ω | 2.500 Ω |
5 A | 0.020 Ω to 120.000 Ω | 0.500 Ω | ||
_:15301:104 | TZ 1:R reach (ph-g) | 1 A | 0.100 Ω to 600.000 Ω | 2.500 Ω |
5 A | 0.020 Ω to 120.000 Ω | 0.500 Ω | ||
_:15301:105 | TZ 1:R reach (ph-ph) | 1 A | 0.100 Ω to 600.000 Ω | 1.250 Ω |
5 A | 0.020 Ω to 120.000 Ω | 0.250 Ω | ||
_:15301:109 | TZ 1:Directional mode | non-directional forward reverse |
reverse | |
_:15301:6 | TZ 1:Operate delay | 0.00 s to 60.00 s; ∞ | 0.30 s | |
Logic Diagrams & highlights
Transformation of a 2-Phase Short-Circuit Current

Transformation of a 1-Phase Short-Circuit Current

Impedance Measurement with a 2-Phase Short Circuit

Impedance Measurement with a 1-Phase Short Circuit

Effective Parameter for Loop Release for All Loops

Effective Parameter in Current-Dependent Loop Release

Direction-Characteristic Curve in the R-X Diagram

Operate Curve with Quadrilateral Characteristic

Example of a Network Protection Application

System Configuration and Possible Time Grading

System Configuration and Possible Time Grading
