Contact I/O Module

8 out of the 10 slots in the GridBeats™ APS support contact I/O

modules.  There are several I/O variants available allowing a multitude

of I/O configurations to suit the most demanding applications. Up

to 210 contact inputs, 126 contact outputs or a mix of them are

supported when using the 80TE chassis.

Different types of outputs are also available: trip rated form-A,

form-A with coil monitor, form C, mechanically latched relays, solid

state relay, Form-C and mechanically latched relays for normal

outputs. On the contact inputs side, multiple types are also available:

grouped 5/4/2 and independent, with or without battery bank

voltage monitoringand independent, with or without battery bank

voltage monitor.

Power Supply Module

Responsible for powering up the GridBeats™ APS devices, this

module is designed for increased reliability by reducing the number

of components and removing the need for electrolytic capacitors

and batteries.

The module comes in two ranges (high and low) that fit voltage

levels from 24Vdc to 300Vdc or 88 to 265Vac. An optional redundant

power supply is available for customers when required.

AC Modules

Current and voltage inputs have been designed in alignment with

IEC61869-13 which standardize nominal values of the analog inputs

and their performance during fault conditions.

AC modules come in different variants including 4 voltages plus

4 currents, 8 currents, 8 voltages, 7 currents plus 1 voltage, with

optional sensitive current.

GridBeats™ APS supports up to three AC modules in one device,

which delivers 24 AC channels that fit eight 3-phase systems or six

3-phase with a ground input per system.  Other configurations are

also possible when combining current and voltage inputs.

Device Hardware

The GridBeats™ APS devices are fully modular, allowing easy

customization of inputs and outputs, minimum stock of spare parts

and reduced downtime when having to upgrade, retrofit or fix due

to a contingency (e.g. Failed trip/close coil that burned a contact

output).

The chassis of the device supports 10 slots for different types of

modules in the 80TE form factor. Rear terminal blocks could be pin

or ring terminal or fiber depending on the module variant.

Types of modules supported:

CPU Module

The capabilities within the GridBeats™ APS require a powerful

multicore processor with dedicated cybersecurity Trusted Platform

Module (TPM) and flexible communication interfaces.

The GridBeats™ APS CPU module supports multiple combinations of

communication interfaces including 2/4/6 Ethernet ports, Optional

serial copper ports and Inter Relay Communications (IRC) and

optional extended memory for the DFR package.

GridBeats™ APS

The GridBeats™ APS is a family of hardware and software products that

redefine management of protection and control devices.

Through hardware abstraction and independent firmware, GridBeats™

APS delivers unmatched flexibility when managing devices and

removes unnecessary rework end-users are forced to do when

upgrading firmware of existing devices. Independent firmware also

enables remote firmware upgrade and patching of communication,

cybersecurity and other platform services.

The GridBeats™ APS devices build on a fully modular design that allows

users to individually replace specific hardware components when

needed, which drastically reduces downtime when having to upgrade,

retrofit or repair.

The GridBeats™ APS will be available in two form factors, 80TE (19”

rack) and 40TE, and will provide multiple front panel options: Graphical

front panel, standard front panel and LED front panel.

The GridBeats™ APS is designed to meet the latest communication,

application and cybersecurity requirements as well as compliance to

standards needed to fit existing and new Protection and Control schemes.

Applications

• The GridBeats™ APS Platform supports all main P&C applications, 27 P&C Packages covering

generators, transformers, busbar, transmission line (distance and differential), multi-terminal line

differential, feeders, bay and other controllers, network stability capacitor banks, motor and

DFR applications.

• Other packages enable communications, cybersecurity levels and power asset monitoring and

diagnostics for breakers, transformers, motors and power quality.

• Digital substations are a natural fit for GridBeats™ APS devices. They deliver multiple options

on a number of ports, networkarchitectures (redundancy), bandwidths and supports both IEC

61850-9-2LE, IEC 61869 and IEC 61850 Ed 2.1. Additionally, cybersecurity is fully based on

IEC62443 and IEC62351.

• Designed to meet the challenges of Centralized Protection and Control (CPC) schemes.

• Utility substation and industrial plant automation.

Key Benefits

• Hardware Abstraction: Instead of application specific devices, GridBeats™ APS works on

a software modular platform where users choose the P&C package needed at the time of

purchase and/or afterwards. This simplifies procurement, saves time and helps manage the

need for spare and lab/revalidation devices.

• Independent FW Management: Enables independent platform (comms, cybersecurity, etc.)

firmware updates without affecting the P&C algorithms and logic. This removes the need of

revalidation of P&C schemes when cybersecurity patches are needed.

• Centralized protection and control: A single GridBeats™ APS device with CPC package can

potentially replace all P&C devices in a substation (Transformer, Feeder, Bus, etc.), which

significantly reduces the number of devices, panels and deployment time.

• Fault Analysis: DFR requirements for sampling rate and memory are met through accurate

fault analysis with fault reports, events and disturbance records.

• Easy Retrofit: Easy retrofit of UR relays with the same form factor and terminal blocks allow

existing UR users to upgrade to the latest platform at a fraction of the cost. Upcoming

releases include compact form factor 40TE and P40 MiCOM retrofit.

Feeder Package

Advanced Feeder Protection, featuring incipient fault detection, pilot schemes,wattmetric ground

fault protection, and load encroachment, is designed for sub transmission and primary distribution

systems — whether conventional or digital.

The Advanced Feeder package delivers comprehensive feeder protection, control, advanced

communications, monitoring, and metering in an integrated, compact solution The basic feeder

package provides cost effective and basic feeder capabilities, that can be grouped to protect

several feeders.

DFR Package

Centralized, single-box or distributed digital fault recorder (DFR) options are available in a full

19-inch rack or a smaller half rack form factor.

Intended for recording electrical events in systems of any voltage level, as a central unit it can

use AC inputs and multiple types of I/O module when in a conventional scheme.

It can also use sample values (SV) and GOOSE messages when in a digital scheme.

GridBeats™ APS Platform can connect to peripheral units (RA331. 332 and 333) and become

part of a distributed scheme.

Platform Package

This package provides a complimentary set of functionalities that comes with any P&C or DFR

package.

The platform package provides the elements required to configure the physical device and extend

the application capabilities, such as Flexlogic, contact I/O, trip bus, etc.

GridBeats™ APS can protect a wide range of power assets from MV to EHV on a single device.

This ranges from generation all the way to line differential and distance, including Digital Fault

recorder (DFR) applications responding to conventional, digital, and centralized protection and

control (CPC) applications.

27 P&C packages plus 26 support and M&D packages will be available for all main P&C

applications. The packages can be used one at a time to protect a specific asset, or they can be

combined to protect multiple assets (Hardware Abstraction). Similarly, packages for Centralized

Protection and Control (CPC) schemes are also supported. Dedicated P&C and platform firmware

(FW)versions can be independently updated to prevent revalidation of P&C schemes due to

cybersecurity patching or communication upgrades (independent FW management).

GridBeats™ APS Automation and Protection System

GridBeats™ APS represents a new approach to protection and control devices for transmission,

primary distribution, generation and large industrial applications. It supports standard P&C

schemes like conventional (copper wiring), digital (with and without process bus), centralized

protection and control, and enables Virtual Protection Relays (VPR). GridBeats™ APS builds on

the proven digital technology and algorithms of the renowned UR (Universal Relay) and MiCOM

Agile platforms ensuring the highest levels of security, selectivity, performance, adaptability and

dependability. GridBeatsTM APS redefines the management of P&C devices by introducing GE

Vernova-patented functionalities such as Hardware Abstraction (unbundling hardware from

application) and Independent Firmware (separating core P&C from Platform firmware). These

technologies streamline management with greater flexibility enabling significant cost savings.

An intuitive IED configuration tool (ICT) completes the package making GridBeats™ APS ideal

to combat cybersecurity threats, help with aging infrastructure and capacity expansion, and

ease operational complexity. In other words, it helps customers tackle the P&C challenges of the

digital age.

Feature Highlights

• Monitoring: A, V, VA, W, var, kWh, kvarh, kVAh, PF, Hz

• Demand metering: W, var, A, VA

• Setpoints for alarm or control from most measured values, including: unbalance,

frequency, power factor, voltage, and current

• four (4) output relays / four (4) switch inputs for flexible control configuration

• four (4) isolated analog outputs replace transducers for PLC interface

• one 4 to 20 mA analog input

• Modbus communications

• Three COM ports (two rear RS485 ports and one front RS232 port) for access by

process, electrical, maintenance, and instrument personnel

• Harmonic analysis for power quality review and problem correction

• 40-character display and keypad for local programming

• No-charge EnerVista PQMII Setup Software

• Simulation mode for testing and training

• Compact design for panel mount

• AC/DC control power