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Test Module
Practical Example of Use
Preface
This paper describes how to test the pick-up value of the first overcurrent element. This will be explained for
directional or non directional relays with IDMT or DTOC tripping characteristics. It contains an application
example which will be used throughout the paper.
The theoretical background for testing the pick-up value of the 1st element with the Ramping test module will
be explained. This paper also covers the definition of the necessary Test Object settings as well as the
Hardware Configuration for testing the 1st element pick-up value of directional or non-directional
overcurrent relays.
Finally the Ramping test module is used to perform the tests which are needed for testing the pick-up value
of different protection relays:
> non-directional overcurrent protection relays
> directional overcurrent protection relays
> distance protection relays with overcurrent starter function, etc.
Supplements:
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The Ramping test module can also be used for nearly all pick-up functions for current,
voltage and frequency protection etc.
For testing the 1st element pick-up value of overcurrent protection relays the
Pick-up /Drop-off Test tab in the Overcurrent test module can also be used.
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Application Example
10.5 kV
Protection functions
1st element (67) / directional characteristic forward (IDMT)
2nd element (50/51) /
non-directional characteristic (DTOC)
200/1
Overcurrent Relay
Parameter Name
Parameter Value
Frequency
50 Hz
VT (primary/secondary)
10500 V / 110 V
CT (primary/secondary)
200 A /1 A
1st element
Tripping characteristic
Directional Fwd
300 A
DTOC
600 A
Pick-up 3 x In CT primary
100 ms
1.2
45
nd
element
Notes
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Theoretical Introduction
2.1
Define the Ramps for Testing the Pick-Up Value of the 1st Element
In this example we will use the following time and current tolerances to define the test ramps.
Parameter Name
Absolute
Relative
Delay time
10ms
1%
Pick-up current
10mA
3%
1)
95%
3
Note:
The tolerances depend on the relay type. They can be obtained from the technical specification
in the relay manual.
1000
Trip time / s
10
0.1
0.01
200
300
400
500
600
Ip 1.1Ip
700
800
Fault current /A
Figure 2: IDMT trip time characteristic from the example (Table 1) with current tolerances
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Some relays have an increased pick-up value for IDMT characteristics. For example, the relay
used in this example has an actual pick-up value that is 1.1 times higher than the IP setting.
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Trip time / s
2.5
DTOC (element 1)
1.5
DTOC (element 2)
0.5
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Fault current / A
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Fault current
3.
1st element
Drop-off
ratio
1st element
Test time
= Pick-up current tolerances (3%)
= Test current
These three parameters can be tested with the Ramping test module.
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2.2
1.
2.
3.
4.
With the Set mode the user can decide whether to ramp the output voltages and currents directly, or
whether to ramp calculated values such as symmetrical components, fault values or fault impedances.
The Signal type and the Quantity can be set to define the values to be ramped. It is possible to ramp
two different signals and quantities at the same time. The signals and quantities that can be chosen are
defined by the Set mode.
The beginning and the end of the ramps have to be defined for testing. The Delta, which is the step size,
as well as the duration between two steps dt also have to be defined. The slope d/dt is calculated
automatically.
The analog outputs of the Detail View show the values which are generated by the CMC test set. The
values displayed with a grey background are modified by the ramp and, therefore, cannot be edited in the
detail view. The remaining values can be edited freely.
Note: The analog values should be set according to realistic fault values. For example, 180 phase shift
of the currents for phase to phase faults.
5.
The trigger which stops the ramp can be set in the Trigger tab of the Detail View. This Stop condition is
also displayed in the Test View. This is explained in more detail in the following section.
Note:
The step duration dt has to be set according to the trigger. It must be longer than the trigger
time. If the start contact is used, for instance, the step time has to be longer than the starting
time. However, if the trip command is used, then the step time has to be longer than the trip
time.
If the unbalanced load protection function (negative sequence) is active, a three phase fault has
to be used for testing.
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Trigger conditions can be specified to control the sequence progression. They may be selected to be:
1.
2.
1
2
Trigger = valid ?
Start State 2
The Ramping test module includes the measurement and calculation of test values. These can be assessed
automatically and added to the report.
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The definition of these conditions is explained in more detail in the next chapter.
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3.1
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The parameters V max and I max limit the output of the currents and voltages to prevent
damage to the device under test. These values must be adapted to the respective
Hardware Configuration when connecting the outputs in parallel or when using an amplifier.
The user should consult the manual of the device under test to make sure that its input rating
will not be exceeded.
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3.2
3.2.1 Example Output Configuration for Protection Relays with a Secondary Nominal Current of 1 A
VA
VC
VB
VN
IA
IB
IC
IN
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For non-directional overcurrent relays the voltage outputs can be set to <not used>.
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3.2.2 Example Output Configuration for Protection Relays with a Secondary Nominal Current of 5 A
VA
VC
VN
VB
IA
IC
IB
Note:
IN
Make sure that the rating of the wires is sufficient when connecting the outputs in parallel.
For non-directional overcurrent relays the voltage outputs can be set to <not used>.
The following explanations only apply to protection relays with a secondary nominal current of
1A
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The analog outputs, binary inputs and outputs can all be activated individually in the local Hardware
Configuration of the specific test module (see chapter 3.3 ).
3.2.4 Binary Inputs
3
1.
2.
Trip
Start
3.
The start and the trip command are connected to binary inputs. BI1 BI10 can be used.
For wet contacts adapt the nominal voltages of the binary inputs to the voltage of the circuit breaker trip
command or select Potential Free for dry contacts.
The binary outputs and the analog inputs etc. will not be used for the following tests.
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The following wiring diagrams are examples only. The wiring of the analog current inputs may
be different if additional protective functions such as sensitive ground fault protection are
provided. In this case IN may be wired separately.
Protection
Relay
VA
VB
VC
(-) (-)
IA
IB
IC
IN
Trip
optional
(+)
Start
(+)
Protection
Relay
VA
VB
VC
(-) (-)
IA
IB
IC
IN
Trip
optional
(+)
Start
(+)
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For non-directional overcurrent relays the wiring of the voltage outputs is not necessary.
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3.3
Note:
For non-directional overcurrent relays the voltages are already deactivated in the global
Hardware Configuration (see chapter 3.2 ). Therefore, they will not be visible in this tab.
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3.4
In this example an overcurrent relay with an IDMT tripping characteristic and an increased pickup value is used (see Table 1 and Figure 2). Because of this, the nominal trip time for the pickup current of 1.65 A is approximately 162 s. However, the start signal is not delayed which is
why the start contact is used as the trigger.
When testing the pick-up and the drop-off values for directional or non-directional overcurrent relays, the
following steps are recommended.
Calculation of the Nominal Values:
For testing the pick-up and the drop-off values, the settings (Table 1) as well as the tolerances (Table 2) of
the overcurrent protection function must be known. Also, it must be known whether there is an increased
pick-up value. From these values the nominal pick-up current, the nominal drop-off current and the absolute
tolerances for these currents can be calculated. The calculations for this example are shown below:
Nominal pick-up value: 1.1 IP
Nominal drop-off value: 0.95 1.1 IP
Current tolerances:
3% or 10 mA
Nominal value
TOL-
TOL+
Pick-up
1.65 A
49.5 mA
49.5 mA
Drop-off
1.57 A
47 mA
47 mA
1
2
3
5
1.
2.
As the currents are to be ramped directly, the Set mode should be Direct.
In this example a phase to phase fault will be applied.
Note: If an unbalanced load protection is activated in the relay a three phase fault should be chosen
because a phase to phase fault could trip the unbalanced load protection instead of the overcurrent
protection.
3.
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Two ramps are needed. One upward ramp to test the pick-up current and one downward ramp to test
the drop-off current.
The upward ramp is set from 80% to 120% of the nominal pick-up value. The downward ramp runs in
the opposite direction. This ensures that the complete tolerance band is covered.
The Delta defines the step size of the ramp. This value should be set to ensure there are enough steps
inside the tolerance band. It is recommended that approximately 4 steps are made in each half of the
tolerance band. This provides sufficient accuracy and keeps the test time short.
The step duration dt has to be longer than the pick-up time of the relay. If the trip contact is used as the
trigger, the step duration has to be longer than the trip time.
4.
5.
6.
Fault current
7.
To
Tolerance band
IP
7
dt
From
Delta
Test time
= Ramp State 1 (to measure the pick-up value)
= Ramp State 2 (to measure the drop-off value)
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1
2
For directional overcurrent relays all three voltages must be set to the nominal voltage.
The angles of the currents have to be adapted to the fault type. For example, a phase to phase fault has
180 between each fault current. For directional overcurrent relays the angles also have to be adjusted
to the directional characteristic.
The start contact is chosen as the trigger for this test. If the trip contact is used, the step duration of the
ramp has to be longer than the trip time (e.g., 1.2 x Trip Time).
1.
2.
3.
4
9
8
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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3.5
Why it is Not Possible to Use the Ramping Test Module for the 2nd Element
For this example, the General Start signal or the General Trip signal is defined as the trigger condition for
testing the pick-up value of the 1st element.
Fault current
For testing the 2nd element the General Start signal cannot be used as the trigger condition because it will
operate after the threshold of the 1st element is exceeded. This would prevent the test current from reaching
the pick-up value of the 2nd element (see Figure 6).
To
2nd
element
1st
element
From
t(1st el.)
= General Start signal
Test time
= General Trip signal
Figure 6: Time signal view of a ramp during an attempt to test the pick-up value of element 2
Note:
The use of the Ramping test module is only possible if the start signal of the 2nd element is
wired separately. If only a General Trip signal is available, the test will be stopped as soon as
the current of the 1st element is exceeded and the trip time t(1st element) has elapsed and,
therefore, it will fail.
To test the 2nd element the Pulse Ramping test module can be used instead.
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