SYMAP®

SYMAP® is a flexible digital protection and control device for low, medium and high voltage power systems. It has three powerful micro-processors, integrated protection functions and HMI interface. This efficient and cost-effective solution for all types of switchgear offers comprehensive protection and control functions for generators, transformers, motors, feeder, power lines, networks, DP systems, battery solutions etc. It has type approvals from common ship classification societies as well as type approval for cyber security and power management.

Applications

Control and protection systems for low and medium voltage applications – feeder, motor, transformer and generator protection incl. differential protection

SYMAP®EC	engine control
SYMAP®ECG	engine control and generator protection
SYMAP®F	feeder protection
SYMAP®G	generator protection
SYMAP®M	motor protection
SYMAP®T	transformer protection
SYMAP®LD	line differential protection
SYMAP®DC	DC protection
SYMAP®BAT	battery applications (hybrid energy sources)

Power Management and generator protection incl. differential protection for medium voltage applications

SYMAP®BC	protection device
SYMAP®BCG	Power Management and protection device

Your benefits at a glance

plugs for 3 x 3 voltage and current measurement are easily exchangeable, current measurement connector with shorting bar
communication via Modbus RTU and TCP/IP, Profibus DP, IEC 61850
very compact dimensions with very low installation depth
stainless steel housing (high EMC security)
flexibly programmable and expandable thanks to integrated PLC
graphic representation of the busbar for up-to 5 circuit breakers
increasing flexibility in the design and significant reduction of wiring for power distribution
networks (control logics can be software-based via redundant communication via CANBUS)
flexible graphics library according to customer requirements

one device for multiple applications, covering
- a large array of ANSI protection codes
- distance protection, directional earth fault and line differential protection in one device
- applicable for most complex application structures (double busbar system, redundancy system)
- protection, synchronizer, circuit breaker management and power management in one device

Human Machine Interface

easy to program and operate
graphic LCD with LED indicators
graphics and measurements displayed on one page

parameter settings can be applied to several devices
hotkeys for meters, alarm, process and breaker control
parameters and breaker control protected by access via password

Terminal connections

Easy exchange possible because of terminal plugs on the back of the device.

Analog input for measurement

SYMAP® provides inputs for analog sensors at the rear of the device. A total of 17 analog inputs for current and voltage transformers are available for protection functions:

3 x CT inputs for feeder current
1 x CT input for ground current
3 x PT inputs for feeder voltage
3 x PT inputs for 1st busbar voltage
3 x PT inputs for 2nd busbar voltage
1 x PT input for ground voltage

Communication

SYMAP® can serve as the main bay controller for the power management system or substation system with the following elements:

remote supervision
remote control
remote parameter setting
central registration of measured and calculated values
central event logging
central fault recording, analysis and logging
plant power management

Communication interfaces

SYMAP® provides communication ports available with the following interfaces and protocols:

1 x RS 232 on the front panel for programming and data output
1 x RS 422/485 port
1 x PROFIBUS DP (RS485 or fiber optic port)
MODBUS RTU
MODBUS TCP (RJ45 or fiber optic port)
IEC 60870-5-103 (RS485 or fiber optic port)
IEC 61850 (RJ45 or fiber optic port)
CANBUS1 (communication between devices as power management system, breaker control interlocking)
CANBUS2 (engine control interface: MTU, VOLVO, DEUTZ etc.)

Extension boards (optional)

One type of extension board can be connected to SYMAP® at a time to provide additional in- and output channels. The following extension boards are available (in addition to the standard I/O of the main device):

CMA 216

24 digital inputs & 24 relay outputs (SYMAP®BC series)
18 digital inputs & 18 relay outputs (SYMAP®Y series)

Housing dimensions (W×H×D): 160 x 105 x 72 mm

CMA 216 + 237

24 digital inputs & 24 relay outputs (SYMAP®BC series)
18 digital inputs & 18 relay outputs (SYMAP®Y series)
8 analog inputs & 8 analog outputs

Housing dimensions (W×H×D): 360 x 105 x 72 mm

CMA 238

8 analog inputs

Housing dimensions (W×H×D): 160 x 105 x 72 mm

CMA 215 – High current relay card

One Channel relay card converting input channel to 12V (max. 60V)/40A output contact for direct controls of start/stop or other solenoid valves.

CMA 198 – Current-fed short circuit redundancy

An optional safety device is available by applying the extension board CMA 198 to realize a self-powered and redundant short circuit protection independent of a SYMAP® unit. The board is available in three versions:

CMA 198A: 1A secondary rated current; 3-phase (short circuit setpoint (Amp) x In: 2.0-7.0xIn)

CMA 198B: 1A secondary rated current; 3-phase (short circuit setpoint (Amp) x In: 1.2-3.5xIn)

CMA 198C: 5A secondary rated current; 3-phase (short circuit setpoint (Amp) x In: 2.0-7.0xIn)

Detailed protection function history

SYMAP® automatically collects and stores all activated events related to protection functions with a time stamp. A max. of 5.000 events can be stored. In case of overflow, overwriting follows the FIFO principle.

Data recorder (optional)

The data recorder can log analog inputs, digital inputs and digital outputs. The recorder has the following settings: