Product Short Description

Basic Product Identity

  • Manufacturer: Woodward (USA Turbine & Power Control Brand)
  • Full Product Name: ESDR4 Three-Phase Digital Current Differential Protection Relay
  • Model Series: ESDR Series Generator & Transformer Differential Protection Platform

Description

Product Brief Introduction

Microprocessor-based fully digital differential protection relay, dedicated to internal short-circuit and ground fault protection of synchronous generators, large transformers and medium-voltage motors. Adopts six-channel isolated CT current sampling architecture, calculates phase differential current and restraint current in real time to achieve zone-selective fault tripping without misoperation for external out-of-zone faults, widely matched with Woodward turbine governor safety control systems.

Core Technical Specifications

  • Power Supply Input: 24V DC ±25% industrial control power, maximum power consumption 6 W
  • CT Secondary Current Input Options: 1A or 5A user configurable
  • Current Sampling Channels: 6 fully isolated CT input channels (3-phase two-side differential sampling)
  • Measurement Frequency Range: 40 Hz ~ 70 Hz wide frequency adaptation
  • Rated Short-Time Withstand Current (1s): 100×In (1A CT); 30×In (5A CT)
  • Protection Output Relays: 4 groups of programmable trip/alarm potential-free contacts
  • Display Interface: Front panel LCD digital display for real-time differential/restraint current values
  • Mounting Form: Standard 1/4 DIN panel embedded installation
  • Overall Dimensions: 144mm × 144mm × 78mm
  • Net Weight: 0.58 kg
  • Protection Grade: IP50 front panel (cabinet embedded); IP20 rear wiring terminal area
  • Operating Temperature Range: -40°C ~ +70°C

Function Features

  1. Independent per-phase differential current calculation, built-in transformer vector group compensation algorithm to eliminate normal operation differential spurious current
  2. Multiple integrated auxiliary protection functions: overcurrent, undervoltage, overvoltage, over/under frequency, negative sequence current protection
  3. Wide adjustable differential operation threshold: 0.1A ~ 10A continuous setting range
  4. Front panel LCD real-time display of phase current, differential current, restraint current, fault event code
  5. 200 groups of fault recording data storage, record pre-fault 10 cycles and post-fault 20 cycles current waveform
  6. Four relay outputs separately configurable for main trip, backup trip, pre-alarm, system fault signal
  7. Built-in CT circuit disconnection automatic detection, CT broken wire alarm output to prevent protection misoperation
  8. Password parameter lock function, three-level user authority classification for protection setting management

Performance Parameters

  • Fault Trip Response Time: ≤ 10 ms for internal short-circuit faults
  • Current Sampling Measurement Accuracy Class: 1
  • Relay Contact Rated Load Capacity: 250V AC / 8A resistive load
  • CT Input Circuit Isolation Withstand Voltage: 3000V AC
  • Anti-CT Saturation Algorithm: Supports 20×In saturated CT waveform correct identification
  • Service Life Design Standard: 15 years continuous industrial operation

Material Composition

  • Front Panel: High-temperature resistant ABS engineering plastic with scratch-resistant matte coating
  • Main Circuit Board: Multi-layer noise suppression FR4 PCB, high-precision CT sampling isolation transformers
  • Relay Units: Sealed electromagnetic safety relays with silver alloy anti-ablation contacts
  • Wiring Terminals: Screw locking copper alloy terminals with nickel anti-oxidation plating

Structural Characteristics

  • Embedded panel mounting structure, front panel fully sealed dust-proof design for industrial cabinet environments
  • Rear side separated wiring terminal area, CT current input terminals and power supply/output terminals partition layout
  • Internal independent heat sink for power supply circuit, passive heat dissipation without cooling fan
  • Front panel physical operation buttons for parameter setting, fault reset and data browsing

Working Principle

Six isolated current transformers sample current signals from two sides of protected generator/transformer equipment; analog current signals are converted to digital values via high-speed AD converter, main processor calculates per-phase differential current (Id) and restraint current (Is) based on CT ratio and vector group compensation parameters; when internal equipment short-circuit fault occurs, differential current exceeds preset operation threshold, main processor immediately drives trip relay output to cut off equipment circuit; for external out-of-zone faults, restraint current suppresses differential operation to avoid false tripping; simultaneously records fault waveform and fault code data into non-volatile flash memory for post-failure analysis.

Advantage Highlights

  1. Ultra-wide operating temperature range adapts to outdoor power station and thermal power plant harsh ambient conditions
  2. Built-in complete auxiliary protection suite, single device replaces multiple separate protection relays to reduce cabinet space
  3. Advanced anti-CT saturation algorithm ensures reliable protection operation under heavy short-circuit current saturation conditions
  4. Full fault waveform recording function provides complete data support for power system fault analysis
  5. Seamless communication matching with Woodward governor and turbine safety control system for integrated power plant protection

Applicable Industries

Thermal power generating units, hydropower generator sets, wind farm step-up transformers, petrochemical medium-voltage motor equipment, industrial self-owned power plant transformers, gas turbine generator protection systems

Installation Requirements

  1. Standard 1/4 DIN panel embedded installation, panel opening size strictly 138mm × 138mm
  2. CT secondary wiring must use 2.5mm² shielded copper cable, CT circuit strictly prohibited from opening circuit operation
  3. Power supply wiring uses separate cable from CT signal wiring, wiring separation distance ≥ 100mm
  4. Panel installation sealing rubber ring must be fully installed to maintain front panel IP50 dust-proof performance
  5. Connect relay common terminal protective earth wire to cabinet ground busbar

Usage Precautions

  1. Strictly forbid disconnecting CT secondary wiring when equipment is live, will generate dangerous high induced voltage
  2. Recalibrate differential threshold parameters after replacing CT equipment or modifying transformer tap gear
  3. Download fault recording data promptly after protection tripping to prevent data coverage by new faults
  4. Do not install the relay near frequency converters or large contactors to avoid electromagnetic interference misoperation
  5. Clean LCD panel only with dry soft cloth, corrosive liquid cleaner will damage display coating

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