1 Mask and Parameters
2 Inputs, Outputs, and Signals Available for Monitoring
- 2.1 Inputs
- 2.2 Outputs
3 References
4 Intellectual Property Disclaimer

This block generates a trip signal when there is an over-current event in the DC or AC side of the converter after a specified interval of time.

Mask and Parameters

Name	Description	Unit

Name	Description	Unit
AC Current Threshold Value	Minimum AC current value to activate the trip signal	kA
DC Current Threshold Value	Minimum DC current value to activate the trip signal	kA
Action Time Delay (s)	When the DC or AC threshold is surpassed, the trip signal is set high after this time	s

Inputs, Outputs, and Signals Available for Monitoring

Inputs

Name	Description	Unit

Name	Description	Unit
Idc	Input DC current to the converter	A
Iabc	Output AC current from each of the converter phases	A

Outputs

Name	Description	Unit

Name	Description	Unit
OC	Trip signal for over-current events	-

References

[1] IEEE, "IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with Associated Electric Power Systems Interfaces," IEEE Std 1547-2018 (Revision of IEEE Std 1547-2003), no. doi: 10.1109/IEEESTD.2018.8332112, pp. 1-138, 2018.

[2] IEEE, "IEEE Standard Conformance Test Procedures for Equipment Interconnecting Distributed Energy Resources with Electric Power Systems and Associated Interfaces," IEEE Std 1547.1-2020, pp. 1-282, 2020.

Intellectual Property Disclaimer

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