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Digital Relay Testing Flowchart Valence Electrical Training Services
Digital Relay Testing Flowchart Valence Electrical Training Services
Decide what kind of test to perform Upload the Relay settings Connect the test-set to the relay
as per the 3-line drawing and DC
schematic.
Perform the Acceptance Tests Perform the relays self-test and Download all settings, events, and
record the results saved metering logs
Choose a protective element to test:
Check all digital inputs and outputs Perform the relays self-test and
record results
Understand the basic
operation of the element
Perform a meter test and record Perform a meter test and record
results results
Choose the appropriate Fault
Type (P-N, P-P, or 3P)
Verify all external inputs and watch
them change state in the relay
Perform a Pickup Test
(See reverse side for details)
Verify ALL relay outputs with a
Timing Test or Dynamic Test
Perform a Timing Test
(See reverse side for details)
(See reverse side for details)
for each enabled element
Verify that all output logic has been Clear metering maximums, sequence Return the relay to service, making
tested (Includes physical outputs, of events, and oscillography sure output contacts are connected
virtual outputs, display LEDs, and last. Perform in-service meter test.
display messages)
Relay Testing Steps
How to Apply a Realistic Fault
Decrease the faulted voltage; Increase the faulted current; The faulted current should lag the
All non-faulted phases stay the same All non-faulted phases stay the same faulted voltage 45-89
Choose a method to detect pickup Apply a nominal prefault voltage Connect all outputs programmed to operate
(pickup light, software, spare contact) with this element to test-set inputs
*Apply a realistic fault that should trip
Apply a nominal prefault voltage for a time longer than the expected Apply a nominal prefault voltage for a
for a few seconds trip time; the relay should trip few seconds
*Apply a realistic fault that should trip Apply a realistic fault that should not Apply a realistic fault that should not trip
trip outside the expected tolerance for outside the expected tolerance (6% less than
a time longer than the expected trip pickup) for a time longer than the expected
*The pickup indication should operate time; the relay should not trip trip time: the relay should not trip
Apply a realistic fault that should not Apply a realistic fault that is 1% closer Immediately apply a nominal prefault
trip outside the expected tolerance to the pickup than the last step for a voltage for a few seconds
time longer than the expected trip time
Change the appropriate parameters so Immediately apply a realistic fault that should
the pickup indication turns on Did the relay trip? trip (6% greater than pickup) for a time longer
than the expected trip time; monitor time
from test start to input operations
No Yes
Did all inputs operate with the
correct time delay?
No Yes
Record the results and check percent error or allowable tolerances
Check your settings, Pickup is between the
test plan, and two tests, time is the
connections measured time