Distance Relay - Apple Characteristics

 

Description

The Apple Characteristic component is classified as an 'Impedance Zone Element', which checks whether or not a point described by inputs R and X, lies inside a specified region on the impedance plane.  R and X represent the resistive and reactive parts of the monitored impedance, and may be input in per-unit or ohms.  Please note however, that the units of the component input parameters should match that of the R and X inputs.  The component produces an output '1' if the point defined by R and X is inside the specified region, otherwise the output will be '0'.

 

An apple characteristic can be formed using two circles with equal radius, and is defined as the union of the two circles.

Input Parameters

ConfigurationConfiguration

 

 Name for Identification

 

Text

 

Optional text parameter for identification of the component.

         

 Radius of the circles C1 C2

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the radius of the circles

 

 

 

 

 

Coordinates of the centres

 

Choice

 

Select rectangular (X,Y) or polar (Z,theta) format for entering the circle centre coordinates.

 

 

Coordinates of Circle C1Coordinates of Circle C1

 

 X,Y

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the X and Y coordinates of the circle centre

 

 

 

 

 

Z,theta

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the magnitude and phase of the phasor pointing to the centre

 

Coordinates of Circle C2Coordinates of Circle C2

 

 X,Y

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the X and Y coordinates of the circle centre

 

 

 

 

 

Z,theta

 

REAL

Constant

Enter the magnitude and phase of the phasor pointing to the centre