P3U30-5AAA3BBAC is a general-purpose numerical integrated protection relay from the Schneider Electric Easergy P3 Series, also commonly referred to as a “numerical protection relay” or “protective relay device”. It is mainly used for the protection, controla, măsurare, and monitoring of feeders, transformatoare, motoare, and other equipment in medium‑ and low‑voltage power systems.
- In‑Depth Model Code Analysis (Schneider P3 Series Standard Naming Convention)
| Segment de cod | Sens | Descriere |
| P3U30 | Basic Model | P3 = Easergy P3 Series; U = Universal Protection; 30 = 30TE standard size (aproximativ. 190×190 mm) |
| 5 | Protection Configuration | 5 = Standard feeder protection package (including overcurrent, instantaneu, defect la pământ, reclosing, and other basic functions) |
| AAA | Măsurare & Intrări | 1st A = 3CT (3 current transformer inputs); 2nd A = 1Io (1 residual current input); 3rd A = 4VT (4 voltage transformer inputs: 3 faze + neutru) |
| 3 | Interfață de comunicare | 3 = Dual RJ45 Ethernet ports (supports mainstream protocols such as Modbus TCP, IEC 61850) |
| BB | I/O digitală | 1st B = 16DI (16 intrări digitale); 2nd B = 8DO (8 iesiri digitale) |
| O | Auxiliary Power Supply | A = Wide‑range 48–230 V AC/DC power supply (adapts to various on‑site power conditions) |
| C | Tensiune de intrare digitală | C = 220–230 V AC/DC (rated voltage for digital input circuits) |
- Parametrii tehnici de bază & Specificații
3.1 Parametrii electrici
| Categoria parametrilor | Caietul de sarcini |
| Auxiliary Power | 48–230 V AC/DC, 50/60 Hz, toleranţă +10% / –15% |
| Intrări digitale (DIN) | 16 canale, 220–230 V AC/DC, opto‑isolated, response time ≤ 1 Domnișoară |
| Ieșiri digitale (DO) | 8 canale, ieșiri releu, contact rating 250 V și / 10 A or 24 În DC / 10 O |
| Intrări analogice | 3 phase currents (CT), 1 residual current (Io), 4 voltages (VT) |
| Precizia măsurătorilor | Current/Voltage: Clasă 0.2; Power/Energy: Clasă 0.5 |
3.2 Funcții de protecție (Feeder‑specific Configuration)
Protecție la supracurent (IDMT / definite time selectable)
Instantaneous overcurrent protection (directional optional)
Protectie defect de pamant (definite time / IDMT)
Auto‑reclosure function (multi‑shot optional)
Protectie la suprasarcina (alarma / trip selectable)
Voltage protection (supratensiune / subtensiune / dead voltage)
Frequency protection (overfrequency / underfrequency)
Non‑electrical protection (accepts temperature, presiune, etc.)
3.3 Communication Capabilities
Două porturi Ethernet RJ45, supporting IEC 61850 ed.2, Modbus TCP, DNP3 TCP, EtherNet/IP
Optional RS485 serial port (Modbus RTU)
Supports network time synchronization (SNTP) and event recording (SOE, rezoluţie 1 Domnișoară)
3.4 Caracteristici fizice
Dimensiuni: 30TE standard (aproximativ. 190×190×180 mm)
Montare: Montare încasată (panel mounting) or DIN‑rail mounting
Protecție la intrare: IP40 (faţă), IP20 (per total)
Temperatura de functionare: –25 °C până la +70 °C; Temperatura de depozitare: –40 °C to +85 °C
Greutate: aproximativ. 2.5 kg
- Aplicații tipice
- Medium‑/Low‑Voltage Feeder Protection: 10 kV / 20 kV / 35 kV distribution feeders, enabling fast fault clearance and power restoration via auto‑reclosing
- Protecția transformatorului: Diferenţial, supracurent, temperature protection for distribution transformers (with matching CT/VT configuration)
- Protecția motorului: Starting and running protection for HV motors, including stall, suprasarcina, pierdere de fază, defect la pământ, etc.
- Capacitor Bank Protection: Supracurent, supratensiune, unbalance protection for reactive compensation capacitor banks
- Sisteme de automatizare industriale: Front‑end device for SCADA systems, providing accurate electrical measurement and equipment status monitoring
- Avantajele produsului & Caracteristici
- Design modular: Protection functions flexibly configurable via software to suit various applications
- Fiabilitate ridicată: Based on Schneider Sepam, MiCOM, and Vamp platforms, compliant with strict EMC tests (IEC/EN 60255)
- Comprehensive Measurement: Real‑time monitoring of 30+ parametrii electrici: actual, Voltaj, putere, energie, frecvenţă, armonici, etc.
- Flexible Communication: Supports multiple industrial protocols, easily integrated into smart grids and automation systems
- User‑friendly: Chinese UI, local keypad operation, remote network configuration, built‑in fault recording (1024 points per cycle)
- Modele alternative & Accesorii
6.1 Modele alternative (Different Configurations in the Same Series)
| Model alternativ | Principalele diferențe | Aplicație |
| P3U30-5AAA1BCAA | 1×RJ45 + 1×RS485, DI = 24 V | Legacy system upgrades requiring RS485 |
| P3U30-5AAA2BBAB | Single RJ45, auxiliary power = 110 V | Sites with specific voltage levels, simplified configuration |
| P3U30-5AAA3BDAA | Added arc‑flash protection | Fast protection for internal switchgear faults |
6.2 Accesorii recomandate
Cablu de comunicație: UTP Cat5e/Cat6 for Ethernet
module I/O: Expand DI/DO up to 32DI/16DO
HMI panel: Opțional, for local operation and data display
Test tool: Dedicated P3 series software for setting configuration and fault analysis
- Instalare & Operation Notes
- CT/VT Wiring: Strictly observe polarity to avoid maloperation or inaccurate measurement
- Alimentare electrică: Ensure auxiliary power matches rating; surge protection recommended
- Comunicare: Assign static IP to avoid conflicts
- Setting Tuning: Set protection values appropriately according to on‑site equipment parameters
- Întreținere regulată: Annual function test, accuracy calibration, and communication/version check recommended
As a mainstream model of the Schneider Easergy P3 Series, the P3U30-5AAA3BBAC is widely used in power system protection and monitoring in industrial, energie, and infrastructure fields. It is an ideal choice for the intelligent construction of medium‑ and low‑voltage power grids.
Complete Model Guide for Schneider Easergy P3 Series
(Including Full Range Related to P3U30-5AAA3BBAC)
The Schneider Easergy P3 Series numerical protection relays are divided into Standard (P3U) and Advanced (P3x) lines, covering feeders, transformatoare, motoare, generators, and other applications in medium‑/low‑voltage grids. All models are explained below by application, including key differences and suitable scenarios.
- Standard Universal Protection Relays (P3U Series)
Suitable for general feeders, motoare, transformatoare, cost‑effective and flexible.
| Model | Dimensiune | Funcții de bază | Configurație tipică | Aplicație |
| P3U10 | 10THE (96×96 mm) | Basic overcurrent, no voltage measurement | P3U10-5AAA1BBAA | Simple feeders |
| – 3CT+1Io, no VT | Small distribution circuits | |||
| – 1×RJ45 | Basic protection with limited budget | |||
| – 16D/8C | ||||
| P3U20 | 20THE (96×190 mm) | Standard overcurrent + direcțională, with voltage measurement | P3U20-5AAA2BBAC | Directional feeders |
| – 3CT+1Io+4VT | Small/medium transformers | |||
| – 1×RJ45 | Applications requiring voltage monitoring | |||
| – 16D/8C | ||||
| – 48–230 V AC/DC | ||||
| P3U30 | 30THE (190×190 mm) | Protectie completa + complete measurement + comunicare avansată | P3U30-5AAA3BBAC (original) | Complex feeders |
| P3U30-5AAA3BDAA (arc‑flash) | Large transformers | |||
| Dual Ethernet redundancy | ||||
| High‑precision measurement |
P3U Series Model Code Supplement
Standard format: P3UXX-5AAA3BBAC
5th digit (5): Protection type: 5=feeder, 6=motor, 7=transformer
6th–8th (AAA): Analog inputs: AAA=3CT+1Io+4VT, ABA=4CT+1Io+3VT
9th (3): Comunicare: 1=1×RJ45+1×RS485, 2=1×RJ45, 3=2×RJ45
10th–11th (BB): I/O: BB=16DI/8DO, BC=24DI/12DO, BD=32DI/16DO
12th (O): Aux power: A=48–230 V AC/DC, B=110 V AC/DC, C=24 V DC
13th (C): DI voltage: C=220–230 V AC/DC, D=110 V AC/DC, E=24 V DC
- Advanced Specialized Protection Relays (P3x Series)
For dedicated high‑performance protection with built‑in algorithms.
2.1 Feeder‑specific Advanced Protection
| Model | Dimensiune | Funcții de bază | Configurație tipică | Aplicație |
| P3F30 | 30THE | Directional overcurrent + Voltaj + optional arc | P3F30-CGGIA-AAEOA | Complex feeders |
| – 4CT+4VT | Ring networks | |||
| – 2×RJ45+1×RS485 | Switchgear arc‑flash protection | |||
| – 22DI/13DO | ||||
| P3L30 | 30THE | Line differential + distanţă + directional overcurrent | P3L30-LGGIA-AAEOA | Long transmission lines |
| – 6CT+4VT | Critical lines | |||
| – Dual IEC 61850 | Ring network differential | |||
| – 22DI/13DO |
2.2 Motor‑specific Advanced Protection
| Model | Dimensiune | Funcții de bază | Configurație tipică | Aplicație |
| P3M30 | 30THE | Protecția motorului + RTD temperature | P3M30-MGGIA-AAEOA | HV motors |
| – 3CT+1Io+4VT | Critical motors with temperature protection | |||
| – 16D/8C + RTD | ||||
| – Dual RJ45 | ||||
| P3M32 | 30THE | P3M30 + motor differential | P3M32-MGGIA-AAEOA | Motoare mari (≥2000 kW) |
| – 6CT+4VT | Motor‑transformer units | |||
| – Differential module | ||||
| – 22DI/13DO |
2.3 Transformer‑specific Advanced Protection
| Model | Dimensiune | Funcții de bază | Configurație tipică | Aplicație |
| P3T32 | 30THE | Transformer differential + non‑electrical + backup | P3T32-TGGIA-AAEOA | Distribution transformers |
| – 6CT+4VT | Power transformers | |||
| – WOG/pressure/temperature | ||||
| – 22DI/13DO |
2.4 Generator‑specific Advanced Protection
| Model | Dimensiune | Funcții de bază | Configurație tipică | Aplicație |
| P3G30 | 30THE | Protecția generatorului + sincronizare | P3G30-GGGIA-AAEOA | Small generators |
| – 3CT+1Io+4VT | Backup generators | |||
| – Frequency/voltage/sync | ||||
| – 22DI/13DO | ||||
| P3G32 | 30THE | Generator differential + stator/rotor earth | P3G32-GGGIA-AAEOA | Large generators |
| – 6CT+4VT | Main power generators | |||
| – 100% stator earth | ||||
| – Rotor earth |
- Key Comparison Table (Related to P3U30-5AAA3BBAC)
| Articol | P3U10 | P3U20 | P3U30 | P3F30 | P3M32 |
| Dimensiune | 10THE | 20THE | 30THE | 30THE | 30THE |
| Max I/O | 16D/8C | 24DI/12DO | 32D/16C | 32D/16C | 32D/16C |
| Comunicare | Single Ethernet + Serial | Single Ethernet | Ethernet dual | Dual + Dual Serial | Dual + Dual Serial |
| Protecţie | Basic overcurrent | Supracurent + direcțională | Deplin + arc optional | Direcțional + Voltaj + arc | Motor differential + RTD |
| Precizie | Clasă 0.5 | Clasă 0.5 | Clasă 0.2 | Clasă 0.2 | Clasă 0.2 |
| Aplicație | Simple feeder | Standard feeder/transformer | Complex feeder/transformer | Critical feeder/ring | Motor mare |
- Selectarea modelului & Ghid de înlocuire
- By application
Simple distribution: P3U10
Standard feeder/motor: P3U20
Complex systems: P3U30 or advanced P3x
Critical lines/motors/transformers: P3L30 / P3M32 / P3T32
- Replacements for P3U30-5AAA3BBAC
Simplified: P3U30-5AAA2BBAB (single Ethernet, 110 V)
With RS485: P3U30-5AAA1BCAA (1×RJ45+1×RS485, 24 V DI)
Arc‑flash: P3U30-5AAA3BDAA (32D/16C, arc module)
Motor version: P3U30-6AAA3BBAC (motor protection profile)
- Accesorii & Module de expansiune
All P3 models share a unified accessory system:
Comunicare: RS485 card, fiber modules (P3U10/20)
I/O expansion: DI/DO modules (up to 64DI/32DO)
Special modules: RTD (P3M), arc sensor interface (P3U30/P3F30)
HMI panel for local operation
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