RCS-9798AB - Instruction Manual - EN - General - X - R1.02 - (EN - TXZZ0104.0086.0003)

RCS-9798A/B
Protection Management Unit

Instruction Manual
NR Electric Co., Ltd.

RCS-9798A/B Protection Management Unit
Preface
Introduction
This guide and the relevant operating or service manual documentation for the equipment provide
full information on safe handling, commissioning and testing of this equipment.
Documentation for equipment ordered from NR is dispatched separately from manufactured goods
and may not be received at the same time. Therefore this guide is provided to ensure that printed
information normally present on equipment is fully understood by the recipient.
Before carrying out any work on the equipment the user should be familiar with the contents of this
manual, and read relevant chapter carefully.
This chapter describes the safety precautions recommended when using the equipment. Before
installing and using the equipment, this chapter must be thoroughly read and understood.
Health and Safety
The information in this chapter of the equipment documentation is intended to ensure that
equipment is properly installed and handled in order to maintain it in a safe condition.
When electrical equipment is in operation, dangerous voltages will be present in certain parts of
the equipment. Failure to observe warning notices, incorrect use, or improper use may endanger
personnel and equipment and cause personal injury or physical damage.
Before working in the terminal strip area, the equipment must be isolated.
Proper and safe operation of the equipment depends on appropriate shipping and handling,
proper storage, installation and commissioning, and on careful operation, maintenance and
servicing. For this reason only qualified personnel may work on or operate the equipment.
Qualified personnel are individuals who:
 Are familiar with the installation, commissioning, and operation of the equipment and of the
system to which it is being connected;
 Are able to safely perform switching operations in accordance with accepted safety
engineering practices and are authorized to energize and de-energize equipment and to
isolate, ground, and label it;
 Are trained in the care and use of safety apparatus in accordance with safety engineering
practices;
 Are trained in emergency procedures (first aid).
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Instructions and Warnings
The following indicators and standard definitions are used:
DANGER means that death, severe personal injury, or considerable equipment damage will
occur if safety precautions are disregarded.
WARNING means that death, severe personal, or considerable equipment damage could occur
if safety precautions are disregarded.
CAUTION means that light personal injury or equipment damage may occur if safety
precautions are disregarded. This particularly applies to damage to the device and to
resulting damage of the protected equipment.
WARNING!
The firmware may be upgraded to add new features or enhance/modify existing features, please
make sure that the version of this manual is compatible with the product in your hand.
WARNING!
During operation of electrical equipment, certain parts of these devices are under high voltage.
Severe personal injury or significant equipment damage could result from improper behavior.
Only qualified personnel should work on this equipment or in the vicinity of this equipment. These
personnel must be familiar with all warnings and service procedures described in this manual, as
well as safety regulations.
In particular, the general facility and safety regulations for work with high -voltage equipment must
be observed. Noncompliance may result in death, injury, or significant equipment damage.
DANGER!
Never allow the current transformer (CT) secondary circuit connected to this equipment to be
opened while the primary system is live. Opening the CT circuit will produce a dangerously high
voltage.
WARNING!
 Exposed terminals
Do not touch the exposed terminals of this equipment while the power is on, as the high voltage
generated is dangerous
 Residual voltage
Hazardous voltage can be present in the DC circuit just after switching off the DC power supply. It
takes a few seconds for the voltage to discharge.
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CAUTION!
 Earth
The earthing terminal of the equipment must be securely earthed
 Operating environment
The equipment must only be used within the range of ambient environment detailed in the
specification and in an environment free of abnormal vibration.
 Ratings
Before applying AC voltage and current or the DC power supply to the equipment, check that they
conform to the equipment ratings.
 Printed circuit board
Do not attach and remove printed circuit boards when DC power to the equipment is on, as this
may cause the equipment to malfunction.
 External circuit
When connecting the output contacts of the equipment to an external circuit, carefully check the
supply voltage used in order to prevent the connected circuit from overheating.
 Connection cable
Carefully handle the connection cable without applying excessive force.
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Table of Contents
Preface.............................................................................................................................................. i
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. i
Health and Safety ..................................................................................................................... i
Instructions and Warnings..................................................................................................... ii
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... v
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Application......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Functions ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Features ............................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Technical Data............................................................................................................... 7
2.1 General Specification ....................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................ 7
2.1.2 Mechanical Specifications..................................................................................... 7
2.1.3 Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range ......................................................... 8
2.1.4 Communication Interfaces .................................................................................... 8
2.1.5 Communication Protocols..................................................................................... 8
2.1.6 Type Test.................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Certification ..................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Hardware Structure and Operation Theory ..............................................................11
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................11
3.2 Basic Enclosure .............................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Hardware Description..................................................................................................... 13
3.3.1 PWR Board ............................................................................................................ 13
3.3.2 CPU Board............................................................................................................. 15
3.3.3 COM Board ............................................................................................................ 17
3.3.4 HMI Board.............................................................................................................. 24
3.4 Software Structure .......................................................................................................... 24
3.5 Configuration Tool and Debugging Tool ...................................................................... 26
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3.5.1 General................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.2 Minimum system requirements: ......................................................................... 27
3.5.3 RCS-9798 Configuration Tool procedure ........................................................... 27
Chapter 4 HMI Operation Introduction ....................................................................................... 29
4.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 29
4.2 LCD Display ..................................................................................................................... 29
4.3 LED Indicators................................................................................................................. 30
4.4 Keypad ............................................................................................................................. 32
4.5 Menu ................................................................................................................................. 33
4.5.1 REAL DB. SHOW................................................................................................... 34
4.5.2 COMMAND............................................................................................................. 40
4.5.3 DEVICE PARA........................................................................................................ 41
4.5.4 CLOCK SET ........................................................................................................... 48
4.5.5 PROG VERSION .................................................................................................... 48
4.5.6 LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................... 50
4.5.7 DEVICE TEST ........................................................................................................ 50
4.5.8 Exit.......................................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 5 Installation ................................................................................................................... 53
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 53
5.2 Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................... 53
5.3 Checking the Shipment .................................................................................................. 54
5.4 Material and Tools Required .......................................................................................... 54
5.5 Device Location and Ambient Conditions.................................................................... 55
5.6 Mechanical Installation................................................................................................... 55
5.7 Electrical Installation and Wiring .................................................................................. 56
5.7.1 Grounding Guidelines .......................................................................................... 56
5.7.2 Cubicle Grounding ............................................................................................... 56
5.7.3 Ground Connection on the Device ..................................................................... 57
Chapter 6 Commissioning........................................................................................................... 59
6.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 59
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6.2 Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................... 59
6.3 Product Checks ............................................................................................................... 59
6.3.1 With the Device De-energized ............................................................................. 60
6.3.2 With the Device Energized................................................................................... 61
6.3.3 Communication Function Testing....................................................................... 61
6.3.4 Final Check............................................................................................................ 61
Chapter 7 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 63
7.1 Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................................... 63
7.2 Regular Testing ............................................................................................................... 63
7.3 Failure Tracing and Repair............................................................................................. 63
7.4 Replace Failed Modules ................................................................................................. 63
7.5 Replace Button Battery .................................................................................................. 64
7.6 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 64
7.7 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 64
Chapter 8 Decommissioning and Disposal ............................................................................... 65
8.1 Decommissioning ........................................................................................................... 65
8.1.1 Switching off ......................................................................................................... 65
8.1.2 Disconnecting cables........................................................................................... 65
8.1.3 Dismantling ........................................................................................................... 65
8.2 Disposal ........................................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 9 Manual Release History ............................................................................................. 67
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Application
RCS-9798A/B is a protection management unit designed for relay protection and fault
information management system, it is applied to connect the relay protections and master
station of relay protection and fault information management, relay protection engineering
workstation.
NOTE: In the following sections of this manual, master station of relay protection and
fault information management is abbreviated as “master station”.
Through various standard interfaces, RCS-9798A/B supports the communication between the
relay protection/DFR and the master station or the relay protection engineering workstation.
RCS-9798A/B can save the relay protection information and fault waveform for history query and
fault analysis.
NOTE: Relay protection engineering workstation is in installed in the substation, it
acquires information or data of the bay level equipments from RCS-9798A/B and supply
man-machine interface for the users.
RCS-9798A/B is applied in the station level.
For upper level communication, it communicates with master station of relay protection and
fault information management, relay protection engineering workstation through various
protocols.
For lower level communication, it communicates with relay protections, DFR and other IEDs
through various communication interfaces and protocols.
RCS-9798A works in the single mode and the RCS-9798B works in the redundant mode.
Two typical application schemes of RCS-9798B in an RCS-9700 SAS are shown in the following 2
figures.
In the first scheme shown in the following figure, RCS-9798A/B is included in the SCADA system.
RCS-9798A/B acquire data from the SCADA system and transfer the data to the “master
station”.
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Figure 1.1-1 The first typical application scheme of RCS-9798A/B
In the second scheme shown in the following figure, RCS-9798A/B is independent from the
SCADA system. RCS-9798A/B acquires data and transfers these data to the “master station”
and the relay protection engineering workstation. The relay protection engineering
workstation is optional.
Time Synchronization Bus
Figure 1.1-2 The second typical application scheme of RCS-9798A/B
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1.2 Functions
 Data marshalling and distribution

Through Ethernet or serial connection, the RCS-9798A/B can acquire information or data
from the bay level equipments (i.e.: relay protections, fault recorders, IEDs), and can transfer
the information to the master station, relay protection engineering workstation.
 Data marshalling and distribution
Through Ethernet or serial connection, the RCS-9798A/B can acquire information or data
from the bay level equipments (i.e.: relay protections, fault recorders, IEDs), and can transfer
the information to the master station, relay protection engineering workstation.
 Setting Management
RCS-9798A/B can upload/download/compare the settings of the bay level equipments
connected to it. All the information about the settings can be stored in RCS-9798A/B. If the
settings has been changed and the bay level equipments have sent the setting modification
reports to RCS-9798A/B successfully, RCS-9798A/B will store these reports and forward
these reports to the master station, relay protection engineering workstation.
 Conversion, forwarding,storage, retrieval of the fault waveforms
RCS-9798A/B can acquire the fault waveforms of the relay protections and the DFR, can
convert these waveforms to be saved in the IEEE COMTRADE STANDERD format.
The waveforms can be sent to the master station actively, or can be called up by the master
station.
 Record and query history event
RCS-9798A/B can record all the self-checking message, event information, fault information,
setting modification of the relay protections and the DFR. All these records can be searched
and viewed by various conditions.
 Receive and execute the commands from the master station, relay protection engineering
workstation.
The commands can be:
Upload/download the settings of the bay level equipments, setting modification selection,
setting modification execution;
Remote control selection, remote control execution, remote regulation, circular testing, signal
reset.
For the commands sent by the master station to view the settings and the status of binary
input, RCS-9798A/B can distinguish whether the master station demands the data from
RCS-9798A/B or from the devices.
 Storage and query of remote control records.
RCS-9798A/B records all the commands it received. All these records can be searched and
viewed by various conditions.
 Communicate with the relay protection engineering workstation
RCS-9798A/B can send the necessary data that is acquired from the bay level equipments
(i.e.: relay protections, fault recorders, IEDs) to the relay protection engineering
workstation. It can also send the control commands of the relay protection engineering
workstation to the local bay equipments.
 Communicate with the master station

RCS-9798A/B can send the necessary data that is acquired from the bay level equipments
(i.e.: relay protections, fault recorders, IEDs) to the master station. It can also send the
remote commands of the master station to the local bay equipments.
 Support various protocols.
 Support mass storage.
 Support mass network storage.
RCS-9798A/B can store data in an outer device with mass storage.
 Automatic clock synchronization and unified system timing can be realized via GPS.
Able to receive and deal with IRIG-B signals, pulse per second (PPS) signals and timing
messages. RCS-9798A/B will also send the timing messages to the equipments that are
connect to it (i.e.: relay protections, fault recorders, IEDs).
 Inspection and monitor of communication status
The RCS-9798A/B can inspect and monitor the communication status of various equipments
that are connected with it (i.e.: relay protections, DFR, IEDs). If a connection or a
disconnection happens, the RCS-9798A/B will send the change-of-state message to the
master station, relay protection engineering workstation.
 Information synthesis and transmission
According to the engineering requirements, RCS-9798A/B can synthesize several signals to
one signal, and send it to the master station, relay protection engineering workstation.
 Multi-scheme for dual monitoring and automatic switchover.
 Self-diagnosis
RCS-9798A/B can monitor its software and hardware during operation. Alarm signals will be
issued if any software and hardware errors occur. At the same time, RCS-9798A/B will lock
itself to avoid unwanted operation.
When errors occur in the master side of RCS-9798B, besides the master side locks itself, the
slave side can run in master mode automatically, and then issue signals to ensure the
stability and the reliability.
 Powerful and friendly debugging tool
By using the debugging tool, the network port, the serial port, the real-time data interchange
between the CPU board and the EXT board can be monitored.Meanwhile, monitor the the
communication state of each IED linked to this device can be monitored.Powerful and friendly
configuration tool
With the configuration tool, it can configure the all network ports and serial ports, as well as
the communication modes (such as selecting the mode of RS-485/RS-422/RS-232, baudrate
of serial ports, etc.) and communication protocols of serial ports. And the configuration is easy
and flexible.
1.3 Features
 RCS-9798A/B adopts multi-CPU structure, each CPU runs independently together. All the
CPUs interchange data via the high-speed data bus on the motherboard. Each CPU operates
independently, at the same time, each CPU cooperate with each other.

RCS-9798A can be configured with up to 4 CPU boards, RCS-9798B can be configured with
up to 8 CPU boards.
 The CPU of RCS-9798A/B adopts high-speed and low-power network processor, it is

specially designed for network communication and can deal with full load data flow easily.
 RCS-9798A/B adopts industrial memory chips and large capacity non-volatile memory,
Compared to mechanical hard disk of industrial computer, non-volatile memory has higher
reliability, vibration resistance, interference immunity to improve service life and reduce
maintenance cost greatly.
 Supplying up to 16/32(single machine/dual machine) 10M/100M self-adaptive industrial

ethernet port, each ethernet port can be configured with various network protocols.
 Supplying up to 12/24(single machine/dual machine) serial ports. These serial ports can be
configured as RS-232/ RS-485/ RS-422 and can adopt twisted-pair or fiber medium.
The serial ports with twisted-pair medium adopts high-speed optical coupling isolation to
improve vibration resistance greatly.
Each serial port can be configured with various serial port protocols,
 Each CPU board has independent real-time clock, and can receive uniform network time
synchronization. To ensure the accuracy of the clock, RCS-9798A/B has uniform hardware
synchronization interface, the time synchronization accuracy of all the CPU boards can keep
high consistency.
 RCS-9798A/B supports friendly man-machine interface, each CPU board and Each COM
board has corresponding “HEALTHY”and “ALARM”LED indicators. Each communication
port has corresponding “ACTn”LED indicator (n=1,2,3 or 4).
RCS-9798A has a LCD display and a 9-key keypad, RCS-9798B has 2 LCD displays and 2
9-key keypads. With the LCD display, the real-time data, the operation status and some
equipment parameters of RCS-9798A/B can be views, and the parameter setting can be
accomplished.
 RCS-9798B supports dual machine system configuration with the merit of absolutely
electrical independence. Each machine has independent PWR board, CPU board, COM
board and motherboard. These 2 machines have no electrical link except the outside
communication link. The outside communication link adopts efficient electrical isolation.
The electrical independence improves the independence of each machine and ensures the
redundant function of each machine to guarantee the operation safety efficiently.
 RCS-9798A/B adopts embedded real-time OS and high reliability network protocol stack.
The real-time OS guarantee the real-time reliable operation of RCS-9798A/B.
The high reliability network protocol stack improves the real-time performance and the flow of
network data. At the same time, the network protocol stack prevents the network malicious
intrusion efficiently.

 RCS-9798A/B adopts modular programming, each module can operate on different CPU,
the function configuration is flexible and convenient and supply convenience for engineering
configuration and maintenance.
Moreover, the equipment can equalize load among each processor. In this way, it exploits the
merit of distributed multiprocessor system’
s parallel processing ability.
 Powerful and friendly configuration tool, the operation method is simple and flexible and
supplies convenience for engineering configuration and usage.
 Powerful and friendly debugging tool to realize the local protection management functions
(i.e.: waveform analysis, real-time database viewing, remote commands query, history events
query, relay protection maintenance).
The debugging tool can also be applied to maintain RCS-9798A/B(i.e.: operation on the
memory disc, supervision of the messages of each communication port, supervision of thr
operation status of RCS-9798A/B).

Chapter 2 Technical Data
2.1 General Specification
2.1.1 Electrical Specifications
3 options to be selected:
Rated Voltage (Un) 110V/125V DC;

220V/250V DC;
48V DC
Variation (80% ~ 120%)Un
Ripple in the DC
Max 15% of the DC value. Per IEC 60255-11:1979
auxiliary voltage
Per IEC 60255-11:1979
Voltage dips and voltage
20ms for interruption without de-energizing, dips 60% of Un without
short interruptions
reset up to 100ms
<45W for single machine,

Burden
<90W for dual machine configuration
Backup battery type ML2032, 3V, 65mAh
2.1.2 Mechanical Specifications
Enclosure dimensions
482.6×177.0×291.0 (unit: mm) (IEC 4U high)
(W×H×D)
Trepanning dimensions
450.0×179.0(unit: mm), M6 screw
(W×H)
Mounting Way Flush mounted
Weight per device Approx. 5kg
37 LED indicators, a 9-key keypad and a 80×60-dot LCD for single
machine,
Local control panel
74 LED indicators, two independent 9-key keypads and two
independent 80×60-dot LCD for dual machine configuration
Housing material Aluminum
Housing color Silver grey
Location of terminals Rear panel of the device
Front side: IP40，up to IP51
Protection class
Rear side, connection terminals: IP20
(per IEC60529:1989)
Other Sides: IP30

2.1.3 Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range
Standard IEC60255-6:1988
Operating temperature range -25°C ~ +55°C
Transport and storage temperature range -40°C ~ +70°C
Permissible humidity 5% ~ 95%, condensation not permissible
2.1.4 Communication Interfaces
Communication
Parameters
medium
Serial ports
Up to 12/24 (single machine/dual
Port number
machine)
300、600、1200、2400、9600、19200
Baud rate
RS-232/422/485 (EIA) or 38400 bps
Transmission distance < 1000m@4800bps
Maximal capacity 32
Safety level Isolation to ELV level
Ethernet ports
Single machine: 4 ~ 16
Port number
Dual machine: 8 ~ 32
Connector type RJ45
Ethernet Transmission Rate 10M/100Mbps auto-negotiation
Transmission standard 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Transmission distance < 100m
Interfaces for clock synchronization
Port number 1
Transmission distance < 500m
RS-485 (EIA) Maximal capacity 32
Timing standard PPS, IRIG-B
2.1.5 Communication Protocols
Upward Communication IEC 60870-5-103 or IEC61850

Supporting many protocols and new programs can be developed to
IED Communication
meet the demands of the users.
2.1.6 Type Test
2.1.6.1 Environmental Tests
Dry cold test IEC60068-2-1:1990, 16 h at -25°C

Dry heat test IEC60068-2-2:1974, 16 h at +55°C
Damp heat test, cyclic IEC60068-2-30:1980, two (12+12 hours) cycles, 95%RH,

low temperature +25°C, high temperature +55°C
2.1.6.2 Mechanical Tests
Vibration IEC60255-21-1:1988, Class I

Shock and bump IEC60255-21-2:1988, Class I
2.1.6.3 Electrical Tests
Dielectric tests IEC60255-5:2000, test voltage: 2kV, 50Hz, 1min

IEC60255-5:2000, test voltage: 5kV, unipolar
Impulse voltage tests
impulses, waveform 1.2/50μs, source energy 0.5J
Insulation
IEC60255-5:2000, insulation resistance >100MΩ, 500Vdc
measurement
2.1.6.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility（EMC）
1MHz burst disturbance Per IEC 60255-22-1:1988

test Common mode: class III 2.5kV
Differential mode: class III 1.0kV
Electrostatic discharge Per IEC60255-22-2:1996 class IV
test For contact discharge: 8kV
For air discharge: 15kV
Radio frequency Per IEC 60255-22-3:2000 class III
interference tests Frequency sweep
Radiated amplitude-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=80… 1000MHz
Spot frequency
Radiated amplitude-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=80MHz/160MHz/450MHz/900MHz
Radiated pulse-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=900MHz
Fast transient Per IEC 60255-22-4:2002
disturbance tests Power supply, I/O, Earth: Class IV, 4kV, 2.5 kHz, 5/50ns
Communication terminals: Class IV, 2kV, 5 kHz, 5/50ns
Surge immunity test Per IEC 60255-22-5:2002, 1.2/50us class III
Power supply, AC input, I/O port: 2kV, line to earth; 1kV line to line
Conducted RF Per IEC 60255-22-6:2001
Electromagnetic Power supply, AC, I/O, Comm. Terminal: Class III, 10Vrms, 150
Disturbance kHz~80MHz
Power Frequency Per IEC 61000-4-8:1993
Magnetic Field Class 5: 100A/m for 1min, 1000A/m for 3s
Immunity
Pulse Magnetic Field Per IEC 61000-4-9:1993
Immunity Class 5: 6.4/16μs, 1000A/m for 3s
Damped oscillatory IEC 61000-4-10:1993

magnetic field immunity Class 5: 100kHz & 1MHz–100A/m
2.2 Certification
 ISO9001: 2000
 ISO14001:2004
 OHSAS18001: 1999
 ISO10012:2003
 CMMI L3
 EMC: 89/336/EEC, EN50263: 2000
 Products safety(PS): 73/23/EEC, EN61010-1: 2001, EN60950: 2002

Chapter 3 Hardware Structure and Operation Theory
3.1 Overview
RCS-9798A/B adopt multi-CPU structure, each CPU operate independently.
RCS-9798A/B has mass solid-state storage up to 4G/8G, up to 16/32(single machine/dual

machine) 100M ethernet ports and supports IRIG-B clock synchronization.
RCS-9798A/B supports 5 dual-machine switchover schemes, please refer to Section 4.5.3.2.
RCS-9798A/B is based on a modular and scalable architecture to support configurable hardware

modules adapted to the plant data interfaces. The equipment allows flexibility and scalability for
the configuration of concrete applications and provides customized communication solutions.
Rear panel of RCS-9798A is shown in the following figure.
Figure 3.1-1 Rear panel of RCS-9798A
Rear panel of RCS-9798B is shown in the following figure.
Figure 3.1-2 Rear panel of RCS-9798B

NOTE: The above 2 figures are only examples to show the hardware structure of
RCS-9798A/B. Please refer to corresponding contracts and technical schemes for

hardware configuration.
Each equipment rack can be equipped with the following modules:
 Motherboard: This board provides connections for various boards of the equipment.
 CPU board (on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and/or 5th (optional) slot). As a central processing unit
and communications board based on distributed multiple CPU structure, main
components and functions of the equipment are included in this board, such as CPU
system, Ethernet port and serial port management and so on.
 COM board (on the 5th (optional), 6th and 7th slot): this board provides 4 insulated serial
links. When the COM board is installed in the 7th slot, it can provide 1 GPS input
interface and hard-wired ports for dual system switchover.
 PWR board (on the 1st slot). This board includes auxiliary power supply DC/DC
converter, four binary outputs and four binary inputs.
 HMI board: This is for local man machine interface (MMI) management, including LCD,
keypad, LED indicators, alarm circuit, etc.
3.2 Basic Enclosure
The basic enclosure for the equipment is an electronic equipment rack with an adequate number
of slots for the CPU board, serial port extension board and PWR board. The basic rack is
equipped with a motherboard. The mother board provides some motherboard lines for distributing
signals within the enclosure.
There are 7 slots in the rack of a single machine, which can be populated with the boards such as
CPU board, COM board and PWR board. Typical allocation of the slots is shown in the following
figure.

Figure 3.2-1 Typical allocations of slots (rear view)
NOTE: Please pay attention that: number of CPU board is assigned from right to
left rear view, while the number of serial port extension board is assigned from left
to right rear view.
NOTE:
Slot 1 must be configured with PWR board.

Slot 2 must be configured with CPU board.
Slot 3 can be configured with CPU board or to be empty.
Slot 4 can be configured with CPU board or to be empty.
Slot 5 can be configured with CPU/ COM board or to be empty.
Slot 6 can be configured with COM board or to be empty.
Slot 7 must be configured with COM b oard.
3.3 Hardware Description
There are up to 4 kinds of modules available for this equipment. They are detailed
described in the following sections.
3.3.1 PWR Board
The power supply board is a DC/DC converter with electrical insulation between input and output.
Please refer to Chapter 2 for the input rated voltage and its variation.
3 types of PWR modules can be selected:
1) 110V/125V DC;
2) 220V/250V DC;
3) 48V DC.
The Pin connections of these 3 PWR modules are the same.
PWR board must be configured in RCS-9798A/B.
PWR board can only be equipped in slot 1.
RCS-9798A has 1 PWR board.
RCS-9798B has 2 PWR boards, each side of RCS-9798B has 1 PWR board.
WARNING: PWR board may only be withdrawn or inserted when the power supply is
switched off. To withdraw a board, turn off the switch of the power supply and disconnect
the green power supply cable connector. Other modules may only be withdrawn or
inserted when the power supply is switched off.

Front view of the PWR board is shown in the following figure.
PWR
1 GND
2 RESV
3 PWR +
4 RESV
5 PWR -
6 RESV
7 RESV
8 BO_GEN.
9 ALARM
10 BO_GEN.
11 FAULT
12
BO_FAIL
13
14 BO_MASTER
15
16 BI_ REMOTE
17 BI_ RESV1
18 BI_ RESV2
19 BI_ RESV3
20 OPTO-
Figure 3.3-1 PWR board
There is a 20-pin male connector in the front of the PWR board. The terminal definitions of the
connectors are described as below.
Table 3.3-1 Pin description of PWR board
Pin Signal Description

1 GND The ground connection.
2 RESV Not connected.
3 PWR+ Positive pole of DC power supply.
5 PWR- Negative pole of DC power supply.
General abnormality warning output, it is used for general
8 abnormality warning binary output that is synthesized by
BO_GEN.ALARM this equipment, and it is OPEN in normal state, when
9 general abnormality warning condition is met, it is
CLOSED.
General failure alarm output, it is used for general failure
10 BO_GEN.FAULT
alarm binary output that is synthesized by this equipment,

and it is OPEN in normal state.

11
when general failure alarm condition is met, it is CLOSED.
Failure signal output contact. When the equipment
12
operates normally, BO_FAIL is OPEN.
BO_ FAIL
When the equipment is power-off or its HEALTHY LED is
13
lit off, BO_FAIL is CLOSED.
Host/standby status output contact.
14 When the equipment operates as HOST MACHINE,
BO_ MASTER BO_MASTER is OPEN.
15 When the equipment operates as HOT STANDBY
MACHINE, BO_MASTER is CLOSED.
Remote/Local status input contact.
When input signal is received, it means that the equipment
is in “Remote” status. The control commands from the
16 BI_REMOTE master station will not be blocked by this contact.
If no input signal is received, it means that the equipment is
in “Local”status. The control commands from the master
station will be blocked by this contact.
17 BI_RESV1 Not connected.
20 OPTO- Common negative connection of the all the binary inputs.
3.3.2 CPU Board
CPU board is a core module of RCS-9798A/B.
CPU board must be configured in RCS-9798A/B.
CPU board can be equipped in slot 2, 3, 4 or 5.
Slot 2 must be configured with a CPU board.
Slot 5 can also be configured with a COM board.
RCS-9798A can be configured with 1-4 CPU boards and RCS-9798B can be configured with 2-8
CPU boards.
Two kinds of CPU boards are optional:
1) With 4 electrical ethernet ports.
2) With 2 electrical ethernet ports and 2 optical fiber ports.
The CPU board with 4 electrical ethernet ports is shown in the following figure.

CPU
NET1
NET2
NET3
NET4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Figure 3.3-2 CPU board With 4 electrical ethernet ports
The CPU board with 2 electrical ethernet ports and 2 optical fiber ports is shown in the following
figure.
CPU
NET1
NET2
TX
RX
TX
RX
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Figure 3.3-3 CPU board with 2 electrical ethernet ports and 2 optical fiber ports

The description of the pins of the 2 kinds of CPU boards is listed in the following table.
Table 3.3-2 Pin description of CPU board
Pin Description
NET1 Ethernet port 1.
NET2 Ethernet port 2.
NET3（In the first kind of CPU In the first kind of CPU board, it is an
board） electrical ethernet port.
Ethernet port 3.
TX and RX（In the second kind of In the second kind of CPU board, it is
CPU board） an optical fiber port.
NET4（In the first kind of CPU In the first kind of CPU board, it is an
board） electrical ethernet port.
Ethernet port 4.
TX and RX（In the second kind of In the second kind of CPU board, it is
CPU board） an optical fiber port.
1 Not connected.
2 Not connected.
3 Not connected.
EIA RS-485 standardized interface for
clock synchronization, PPS or IRIG-B
4 SYN+
signals are optional. Whether PPS or
IRIG-B is valid can be determined by
setting the jumper JP14 on the CPU
board.
5 SYN-
If JP14 is connected as “ ”, only

the IRIG-B signals will be valid.
If JP14 is disconnected as “ ”,
6 SHLD only the PPS signals will be valid.
JP14 is disconnected as “ ” by
default.
7 Not connected.
8 Not connected.
9 Not connected.
3.3.3 COM Board
3.3.3.1 COM Board Introduction
COM board supplies the extension interface of the serial port of CPU board.
COM board has no processors on it.
COM board must be configured in RCS-9798A/B.

COM board can be equipped in slot 5, 6 or 7. Slot 5 can also be configured with CPU board.
RCS-9798A can be configured with 1-3 COM boards and RCS-9798B can be configured with 2-6
COM boards.
If only 1 COM board is configured in RCS-9798A or in each side of RCS-9798B, it must be

equipped in slot 7.
There are 2 kinds of COM boards in RCS-9798A/B.The first kind must be equipped in slot 7.The
second kind must be equipped in slot 5 or 6.
Front view of the COM board on slot 5 is shown in the following figure.
501 Tx/A
R S-232 /4 85/42 2
502 Rx/B
Serial Por t 9
503 Y
504 Z
505 SGND/SHLD
506 Tx/A
R S-232 /4 85/42 2
Ser ia l Port 10
507 Rx/B
508 Y
509 Z
510 SGND/SHLD
511 Tx/A
RS-2 32 /48 5/422
Ser ia l Por t 1 1
512 Rx/B
513 Y
514 Z
515 SGND/SHLD
516 Tx/A
RS-2 32/48 5/422
Serial Por t 1 2
517 Rx/B
518 Y
519 Z
520 SGND/SHLD
Figure 3.3-4 COM board on slot 5

601 Tx/A
R S-232 /4 85/42 2
602 Rx/B
Serial Port 5
603 Y
604 Z
605 SGND/SHLD
606 Tx/A
RS-232 /485/4 22
607
Seria l Port 6
Rx/B
608 Y
609 Z
610 SGND/SHLD
611 Tx/A
R S-232 /4 85/42 2
612 Rx/B
Serial Por t 7
613 Y
614 Z
615 SGND/SHLD
616 Tx/A
RS-2 32/48 5/422
Se rial Port 8
617 Rx/B
618 Y
619 Z
620 SGND/SHLD
There is a 20-pin male connector in the front of the COM board.
The terminal definitions of COM board on slot 5 and 6 are described in the following table.
Table 3.3-3 Pin description of the COM boards on slot 5 and 6
Description
Pin Function
RS-232 RS-485 RS-422
1 Tx A A
Serial Port9
2 Rx B B
(COM Board on slot 5)/
3 Not connected. Not connected. Y
Serial Port5
4 Not connected. Not connected. Z
(COM Board on slot 6)
5 SGND SHLD
6 Tx A A
Serial Port10
7 Rx B B
Serial Port6
10 SGND SHLD
11 Tx A A
Serial Port11
12 Rx B B
Serial Port7
15 SGND SHLD

16 Tx A A
Serial Port12
17 Rx B B
Serial Port8
20 SGND SHLD
701 Tx/A
RS-23 2/485 /4 22
702
Ser ia l Port 1
Rx/B
703 Y
704 Z
705 SGND/SHLD
706 Tx/A
707 Ser ia l Port 2 Rx/B
RS-23 2/485
708 SYN+
709 SYN-
710 SGND/SHLD
711 Tx/A
712
Ser ia l Port 3
Rx/B
R S-232 /4 85
713 HWRXA
714 HWRXB
715 SGND/SHLD
716 Tx/A
717 Rx/B
Serial Por t 4
RS-2 32/48 5
718 HWTXA
719 HWTXB
720 SGND/SHLD
The terminal definitions of the COM board on slot 7 are described in the following table.
Table 3.3-4 Pin description of the COM board on slot 7
Description
Pin Function
RS-232 RS-485 RS-422
701 Tx A A
702 Rx B B
703 Serial Port1 Not connected. Not connected. Y
705 SGND SHLD
706 Tx A /
Serial Port2
707 Rx B /
708 SYN+
RS-422 communication of port 2 is disabled.
709 SYN-
710 SGND/SHLD SGND SHLD /

711 Tx A /
Serial Port3
712 Rx B /
713 HWRXA
714 HWRXB
715 Serial Port3 SGND SHLD
716 Tx A /
Serial Port4
717 Rx B /
718 HWTXA
719 HWTXB
720 Serial Port4 SGND SHLD /
Where:
 SYN+(708), SYN+(709) and SHLD(710) are used to receive PPS signal from external
clock device for clock synchronization. The external clock device receives the clock
synchronization signal from GPS antenna and then sends to the equipment.
 HWRXA/B and HWTXA/B: When it is dual machine configured system, these four pins of
serial port extension board 1 are used to connect to the corresponding pins of its
counterpart by two pairs of hard wire to detect the counterpart’
s operation status, which
can be displayed on local HMI. These operation statuses can also be used for switchover
between the dual machines. Typical wiring of these four pins between dual machines is
presented in the following 2 figures.
Figure 3.3-7 Host-standby structure
Figure 3.3-8 Typical wiring of HWRXA/B and HWTX A/B between dual machines

3.3.3.2 Jumper Settings of COM Board
Jumper settings of each serial port of COM board are shown in the following 4 tables.
NOTE: Each COM board has 4 serial ports, “Serial Port1~4 ”in the following 4 tables
refer to the “Serial Port1~4”of each COM board, but do not refer to “Serial Port1~16”
mentioned in the above sections.
Table 3.3-5 Jumper Settings for Serial Port1
Interface Type
RS-232 RS-485 RS-422
Jumpers
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP2
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP3
JP4
JP5
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP1
1 2 3 1 2 3
JP31
Interface GPS (only

RS-232 RS-485 RS-422 effective for
Jumpers COM 1)
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP8
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP9
JP10
JP11
1 2 3 1 2 3
JP6
1 2 3 1 2 3
JP12
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP7

1 2 3 1 2 3
JP32
Interface HWRX(X=A, B)
RS-232 RS-485 RS-422 (only effective
Jumpers for COM 1)
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP14
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP15
JP16
JP17
1 2 3 1 2 3
JP18
1 2 3 1 2 3
JP24
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP13
1 2 3 1 2 3
JP33
Interface
HWTX(X=A, B)
Type
RS-232 RS-485 RS-422 (only effective
for COM 1)
Jumpers
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP20
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP21
JP22
JP23

1 2 3 1 2 3
JP25
1 2 3 1 2 3
JP26
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
JP19
1 2 3 1 2 3
JP34
3.3.4 HMI Board
A 80x60 dot matrix LCD, a keypad with 9 keys , 37 LED indicators are provided on the front panel
of the equipment for simple local control, by which the equipment’
s parameters are set comfortably,
or data query is easily. Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed descriptions.
3.4 Software Structure
The software of RCS-9798A/B realizes the communication link and protocol conversion between
the bay level equipments (i.e.: relay protections, fault recorders, IEDs) and the master station,
relay protection engineering workstation.
The software of RCS-9798A/B can save the relay protection information and fault waveform for
history query and fault analysis.
The software of RCS-9798A/B is based on real time multi-task embedded operating system, so a
parallel processing mode is realized easily. Multi-port communication management task and
multi-protocol operation task are active at the same time.
The real time multi-task embedded operating system manages the protocol conversion task, the
communication operation task, the real time database management task, the history database
management task, the human machine interface (HMI) operation task, the engineering
configuration task, the synthesis information calculation task and the dual-units interactive
switching task and ensures that they work together in an efficient and reliable manner. All this also
ensures the safety and reliability of the whole system.
Some details about every software module describe as below:
 Protocol conversion module:
Every protocol conversion module translates one communication protocol to another reciprocally.
There are some standardized protocols, such as DNP3.0/IEC60870-5-101/IEC60870-5-104 etc.,
are supported.
 Communication operation module:
This module is used to manage the reception and transmission of the port data and exchange the
information between various modules. It is also used to monitor the port operation state.

 Real time database management module:
Establishment of real time database and dispatch end data reference list and fast database access
and data retrieval during operation are provided in this module. The real time database also
supports sequence of events (SOE), change of state (COS) and other events.
 History database management module:
Storage and acquisition of the history of the remote control operation, the change of state (COS)
and the SOE records are supported by this module.
 Human machine interface module:
Function of observation of system status and data on LCD and configuration of some parameters
is provided. See Chapter 4 for details.
 Engineering configuration module:
Management of configurations and monitoring of communication messages are provided.
 Synthesis information calculation module:
Functions of calculation and conversion of real time database information are provided. The
calculation operation of the remote signaling is supported at present.
 Dual-units interactive switching module:
When the system is running in redundant mode, this module will be active. Function of data
exchange and switchover between two units of RCS-9798B is provided.
The following figure shows the software structure of RCS-9798A/B.
Protocol Protocol Protocol

Convertion Convertion Convertion
Task 1 Task 2 Task n
Communication Database
Operation Management
Task Task
History Real-time Configuratio

Database Database n Database
Database
Synthesis Dual-units
Information Engineering HMI Interactive
Calculation Configuration Operation Switching
Task Task Task Task
Figure 3.4-1 Software structure of RCS-9798A/B

3.5 Configuration Tool and Debugging Tool
3.5.1 General
In order to make it easier to maintain and debug RCS-9798A/B, RCS-9798 Configuration Tool
and RCS-9798 Debugging Tool are developed. All these functions provided by these two tools
can adequately satisfy the requirement of substation automatic system (SAS) engineering, and
provide flexibility and scalability for escalation and renovation of SAS.
3.5.1.1 Functions of RCS-9798 Configuration Tool:
 Create, modify and maintain the engineering configuration database.
 Communicate with RCS-9798A/B via Ethernet or serial interface.
 Up/download configuration file from/to RCS-9798A/B.
 Download some other files to RCS-9798A/B.
 User management.
 Remotely restart RCS-9798A/B.
 Message supervision.
 Generate signal lists.
And so on.
3.5.1.2 Functions of RCS-9798 Debugging Tool:
 Up/download files from/to RCS-9798A/B.
 Remotely restart RCS-9798A/B.
 Abundant debugging commands.
 Display debugging information.
 Time synchronization.
 View file content.
 View protocol information.
 View event.
 View remote command record.
 View connected equipment communication status.
 View connected equipment real-time clock.
 View real-time database of RCS-9798A/B.
 View signal list which is transferred to SAS.

 Monitor serial port message.
 Monitor Ethernet port message.
And so on.
Refer to RCS-9798 Configuration Tool and RCS-9798 Debugging Tool for detailed description.
3.5.2 Minimum system requirements:
 Pentium III processor.
 128MB of RAM.
 100MB of free disk space.
 Microsoft Windows 2000 and later OS.
3.5.3 RCS-9798 Configuration Tool procedure
Table 3.5-1 RCS-9798A/B engineering and system configuration procedure
Modification of the IEDs’Information File (“*.txt”)
The IEDs information is described in a

“*.txt” file. All of the proper files of
conjoint IEDs’are provided by the
relevant manufacturer. The file must
be written severely according to the
predefined format.
Creation and Modification of Engineering Database

By editing configuration files with
RCS-9798 Configuration Tool on
SCADA or Personal computer, it‘
s
easy to create and modify the
engineering database that contains
abundant configuration information of
Engineering a certain application, such as
Configuration hardware settings, communication
SCADA or PC Database interface data, signal synthesis and
protocol assignment, etc. Moreover,
signal selection lists for control center
are done.
Configuration file is a “*.ini”file.
Download the Program and Configuration File to RCS-9798A/B

Set communication parameters, and

download program and the
configuration file to RCS-9798A/B.
RCS-9798 Debugging Tool can also
upload/download files, as well as
RCS-9794A/B SCADA or PC
forcing, supervising and recording of
signals.

Chapter 4 HMI Operation Introduction
4.1 Front Panel
The local human-machine interface is simple and easy to understand— the whole front panel is
divided into three zones, each of them with a well-defined functionality as shown in the following 2
figures.
 Status indicators.
 Liquid crystal display (LCD)
 Keypad with push buttons for control and navigation purposes
Front panel of RCS-9798A is shown in the following figure.
Figure 4.1-1 Front Panel of RCS-9798A
Front panel of RCS-9798B is shown in the following figure.
Figure 4.1-2 Front Panel of RCS-9798B
4.2 LCD Display
A high-grade 128 by 64 dots LCD screen with LED backlight enables easy and intuitive perception
of the device operation. Normally, a readiness screen that contains abundant system information

is displayed after the device is powered up or reset as shown in the following figure.
Figure 4.2-1 The Readiness Screen of Equipment
Items Signification:
 Date/Time: Current system time and date.
 Device Information: show device name and type.
 Manufacturer name: Emblem of our company.

 GPS status: When the device is validly synchronized by an external clock source, it displays
“S”, otherwise, it displays “N”.
 Remote/Local: When the PDB works in local mode, it displays “L”; otherwise, it displays “R”to
show that the dice works in remote mode.
 Native status: When the native equipment works as a HOST MACHINE, it displays “.”; on the
contrary, when the native equipment works as a HOT STANDBY MACHINE, it displays “+”.
 Blocking status of counterpart : When the counterpart does not exist, has a power failure or
works as a HOT STANDBY MACHINE, it displays as “+”; otherwise, it displays “.”. This signal
is obtained by two pairs of hard wire connected to COM board that is plugged the 7th slot.
 Link status between dual device: When the native equipment receives a cyclical handshake
signal (i.e. heartbeat signal) from counterpart sending by a certain Ethernet channel, it
displays “.”to show a good link between dual equipments; if the native equipment does not
receive the heartbeat signal to a certain numbers, it displays “+”to indicate a disconnection
between dual equipments.
4.3 LED Indicators

STANDBY
SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3
HEALTHY HEALTHY HEALTHY
ALARM ALARM ALARM
ACT 1 ACT 1 ACT 1
ACT 2 ACT 2 ACT 2
ACT 3 ACT 3 ACT 3
ACT 4 ACT 4 ACT 4
SLOT4 SLOT5 SLOT6
HEALTHY HEALTHY HEALTHY
ALARM ALARM ALARM
ACT 1 ACT 1 ACT 1
ACT 2 ACT 2 ACT 2
ACT 3 ACT 3 ACT 3
ACT 4 ACT 4 ACT 4
Figure 4.3-1 LED Indicators of equipment
There are six groups of LED indicators corresponded to six cards embedded in the front panel
designated as HEALTHY, ALARM and ACTn (n = 1, 2, 3, 4) respectively. They have two states: on
and off. The prior three groups of LED indicators are for CPU boards. The fourth group is for a
CPU board if a CPU board is equipped in the relevant slot or for a COM board if a COM board is
equipped in the slot. The fifth and sixth groups of indicators are for COM boards. Significations of
these LED indicators are thoroughly described in the following sections.
HEALTHY:
Normally, LED HEALTHY is lit on as green to show the corresponded card is in the correct working

order until any internal fault detected by self-diagnosing facilities.

ALARM:
On the contrary, normally, LED ALARM is being the off state. Whenever there is any internal fault
detected by self-diagnosing facilities, the LED ALARM will be lit on as red to warn that the device
is being in fault conditions and the device is needed to be check to clear the fault.
NOTE:
During the period of starting up, LED HEALTHY is extinguished while LED ALARM, STANDBY
and LED ACTn are lit on. After the equipment starting up finished, if there is not any internal fault
detected, LED ALARM is extinguished whilst LED HEALTHY is lit on.
ACTn:
To CPU board, one ACTn indicator corresponds to one Ethernet port. When ACTn is lit on and not
flickering, it indicates that a good net connection of physical layer is done on corresponding
Ethernet port; when it is flickering, it means there happens data sending and receiving on the
Ethernet port; when it is being the extinguished status, it shows a Ethernet disconnection.
To a COM board, one ACTn indicator corresponds to one serial port. When ACTn is lit on and not
flickering, it indicates that a good net connection of physical layer is done on corresponding serial
port; when it is flickering, it means there happens data sending and receiving on the serial port;
when it is being the extinguished status, it shows a serial port disconnection.
STANDBY:
One more indicator labeled as STANDBY, when it is lit on, it shows that the native device works as
a HOT STANDBY MACHINE; when it is extinguished, it shows that the native device works as
HOST MACHINE.
4.4 Keypad
Keypad with 9 push buttons is used for control and navigation purposes.
The keys are used to move the cursor upward and downward to select desired
menu item. The key is also used to enter the main menu from the readiness screen.
The keys are used to move the cursor left and right to select a digit of the menu item
been chosen which is expected to be modified.
The keys are used to change parameters or settings.
The key is used to confirm and execute modifications been done and enter a selected
submenu.
The key is used to cancel edition and data point modification, return to parent menu.

The key is used to break down working program and restart the device without any
acknowledged information. Therefore, this key must be used on every caution especially in an in
service application.
4.5 Menu
Menu tree represented in the following figure is accessible by selecting key from
readiness screen.
STATE SHOW
REAL DB. SHOW DATA SHOW
EXIT
CLOSE DATABASE
COMMAND
EXIT
NET SET
Menu Tree
DUAL DEV. SWI.
DUAL DEV.LINK
RUN SCHEME
DEVICE PARA.
FACTORY ADDR.
XOR COMMU STA
SET TIME ENBA

EXIT
CLOCK SET
PROG VERSION
LANGUAGE INPUT STATE
DEVICE TEST OUTPUT TEST

EXIT
Exit
Figure 4.5-1 Menu tree

4.5.1 REAL DB. SHOW

4.5.1.1 STATE SHOW
STATE SHOW directly presents the native equipment’

s operating information and shows its
counterpart operating information indirectly. Four menu items are under STATE SHOW and they
are detailed described in the following sections.
1) LOC.STATE
The STATE SHOW menu is shown in the following figure.
Title
STATE DISPLAY
Item
TYPE LOC. STATE

Label
Operating
STATE NORMAL RUN Status
Figure 4.5-2 LOC. Display
Items Signification:
 Title: it is the menu items name State Display.
 Item: Item shows the content currently displayed. It might be: LOC., COM, NET and DEV.
Item can be interchanged by pressing keys.
 Operating Status: it shows the native equipment’

s current operating information. It might be:
INACTIVE RUN: It indicates that the native equipment is working as HOT STANDBY
MACHINE without any internal fault been detected. It also indirectly points out that its
counterpart is working as HOST MACHINE. Simultaneously, the LED labeled STANDBY is lit
on and a normal open contact of terminal 14-15 on PWR Board is being closed to indicate that
the native equipment is been in HOT STANDBY MACHINE mode.
NORMAL RUN: It indicates that the native equipment is working as HOST MACHINE without
any internal fault been detected. It also indirectly points out that its counterpart is working as
HOT STANDBY MACHINE or the counterpart has been in the CLOSE DOWN mode or
actually there isn’
t any counterpart for the native equipment at all.
FAULT RUN: It shows although that at least one hardware or software exception has bee
detected by the device self-diagnostic facilities, the device still works as a HOST MACHINE.
The device needs to be handled to clear the exception.

2) NET STATE
Communication status of each Ethernet port on every CPU board is displayed in this menu item as
presented in the following figure. By pressing any of keys, it is very easy to select
CPU Number, Ethernet Port Number or NET.
Figure 4.5-3 NET Display
 CPU Number: It indicates which CPU board’

s information is being displayed. It can be
interchanged by pressing keys.
 Ethernet Port Number: Every Ethernet port number orderly corresponds to one Ethernet port
on each CPU board designated by CPU Number. One thing has to be attended is that
Ethernet port number 0 corresponds to Ethernet port 1, Ethernet port number 1 corresponds
to Ethernet port 2, etc. That is to say Ethernet port number on CPU board begins from 1 while
in the STATE DISPLAY’ s submenu NET it begins from 0. Pressing key can
interchange the Ethernet port number.
 Link Status: There are three kinds of link status that are up to the database configuration
stored in the CPU board and physical connection status.
UNRUN: It indicates that the certain Ethernet port is not configured to be an active port into
the database stored in CPU board 1 by configuration tool and left unused.
DISCO.: It signifies that the certain Ethernet port has been configured as an active port with
definite communication protocol by configuration tool, but there is physical disconnection
happened on this Ethernet port. This database configuration is stored in CPU board 1.
NORMAL: It means that the certain Ethernet port has been configured as an active port with
definite communication protocol by configuration tool and well connected to a designated
device; communication function between this Ethernet port and designated device works on
the correct order. This database configuration is stored in CPU board 1.
3) COM STATE
Communication status of each serial port on every CPU board is displayed in this menu item as
presented in in the following figure. By pressing any of keys, it is very easy to
select CPU Number, Ethernet Port Number or NET. The thing has to be noticed is that CPU board

1 can manage up to 12 serial ports from three COM boards if the fifth slot is equipped with an
COM board. When the fifth slot is equipped with a CPU board, the CPU board 1 is only in charge
of the prior 8 serial ports whose communication status can be displayed in STATE DISPLAY’ s
submenu COM, while leaving the last 4 serial port as reserved. Two serial ports of CPU2 card,
CPU3 card and CPU4 card (if applicable) can also be displayed.
Figure 4.5-4 COM Display
 CPU Number: It indicates which CPU board’

s information is being displayed. It can be
interchanged by pressing keys.
 Serial Port Number: Every serial port number orderly corresponds to one serial port on each
CPU board or COM board designated by CPU Number. One thing has to be attended is that
serial port number 0 corresponds to serial port 1; serial port number 1 corresponds to serial
port 2, etc. That is to say serial port number on CPU board and COM board begins from 1 and
on while in the STATE DISPLAY’ s submenu COM it begins from 0. Pressing key can
interchange the serial port number.
 Link Status: There are three kinds of link status that are up to the database configuration
stored in the CPU board and physical connection status.
UNRUN: It indicates that the certain serial port is not configured to be an active port into the
database stored in CPU board 1 by configuration tool and left unused.
DISCO.: It signifies that the certain serial port has been configured as an active port with
definite communication protocol by configuration tool, but there is physical disconnection
happened on this serial port. This database configuration is stored in CPU board 1.
NORMAL: It means that the certain serial port has been configured as an active port with
definite communication protocol by configuration tool and well connected to a designated
device; communication function between this serial port and designated device works on the
correct order. The database configuration is stored in CPU board 1.
4) DEV. STATE
Under DEV.STATE menu item, the communication status and database building information of the

conjoint devices managed the equipment are displ ayed. Moreover, it is easy to set the operating
mode of the device that is managed by the equipment. Actually, this menu is not only for status
display, but also used for control purpose as described in following sections.
Figure 4.5-5 DEV. Display
 Device Address: It is the communication address of the device which is managed by the PBD.
Device Address is the only identification of the device managed by PBD, which is set during
the period of database configuration of the PBD by RCS-9798 Configuration Tool. The thing to
note here is that there are three virtual devices flagged by a fixed Device Address for special
purpose as illustrated bellow:
Status Signal Virtual Device (SSVD): Its address is fixed as 65530. SSVD is used to collect
status signals of the device managed by the PBD and send them to SCADA, control center,
concentrator station or master station of relay protective information management according
to protocol.
Compound Signal Virtual Device (CSVD): Its address is fixed as 65531.CSVD is used to
compound a variety of compound signals from various switching positions of circuit breakers,
disconnecting switches and/or earthing switches within a bay and some other binary signals.
The compound signals can be send to SCADA, control center, concentrator station or master
station of relay protective information management according to protocol. In addition, the
CSVD can also compound one General Fault Signal (GFS) and one General Distant Signal
(GDS) for the equipment itself. There are two normal open contacts outputting via terminal 8-9
and 10-11 on rear panel of PWR Board corresponding to GDS and GFS signals. When the
conditions of GFS and/or GDS are/is met, the normal open contact/contacts of relay GFS
and/or GDS are/is getting closed to issue an alarm annunciation signal.
Self-defining Virtual Device (SDVD): Its address is fixed as 65532. SDVD can be freely
configured and used for future application. SDVD can also send signals to SCADA, control
center, concentrator station or master station of relay protective information management
according to protocol.
 Communication Status: When the communication function between the conjoint device
managed by the equipment and the equipment works on a correct order according to certain
protocol, the symbols on left of the Device Operating mode is displayed as “*”; if there
happens a disconnection of communication cable of conjoint devices and the equipment,
and/or there happens a communication exception, the symbols on the left of the Device

Operating mode is displayed as “×”. Since the station network system is configured as
dual-net designated as A and B respectively, from left to right, the first symbol reflects
communication status of the conjoint device and net A while the second symbol reveals
communication status between the conjoint device and net B.
 Database Status: It indicates database building information of the conjoint devices managed
by the equipment. The equipment builds database for every conjoint device. If insufficient
device information is provided by configuration tool during configuration period, the equipment
will interrogate the conjoint device cyclically for the required information used for database
building until database completely established. “#” indicates that the database is being
building and unfinished while “”means the conjoint device’ s database has been successfully
and completely established.
 Device Operating Mode: As mentioned above, essentially, this item is used for control
purpose. It is easy to set the operating mode of the device that is managed by the equipment.
Up to four kinds of operating modes are available for conjoint device.
Pressing keys can easily set the device-operating mode.

RUN: Enable the communication function between the conjoint device and the equipment.
The equipment can receive the information sent by the conjoint device and send command to
it.
UNRUN: It means the conjoint device is being a state of cease operation. Communication
function among the conjoint device and the equipment is disabled. The equipment doesn’
t
receive any information sent by the conjoint device.
REPA.: It means the conjoint device is being a state of maintenance. Communication function
among the conjoint device and the equipment is disabled. The equipment no longer receives
any information sent by the conjoint device.
OTHER: In some particular cases, it might need to block all the information sent by the
conjoint device. These cases are so-called OTHER. If the Device Operating Mode of the
conjoint device is set OTHER, communication function among the conjoint device and the
equipment is disabled. The equipment no longer receives any information sent by the conjoint
device.
4.5.1.2 DATA SHOW
DATA SHOW menu item is used to interrogate data stored in the equipment’
s database. The
display is as shown in the following figure. By pressing any of keys, it is very
easy to select ADDR, GUP or ITM.
If ITM≠ 0, please refer to the following figure.

Figure 4.5-6 DATA SHOW
 Data Description: It is the data name currently displayed on the LCD screen. The Data
Description is uploaded by the relevant device according to the protocol and defined in the
device’ s information file. When the Item Number is zero, it displays the description of data
group; when an illegal description corresponds to a certain data, it displays six asterisks as
“******”.
 Device Address: It is the communication address of a conjoint device managed by the

equipment.
 Item Number: It is the item number of a certain signal in a specific substation.
 Group Number: It is the group number of a certain signal in a specific substation.
 Data Value: Just as its name implies, it is the value of the data. When the Item Number is zero,
it displays the number of this group; when an invalid value corresponds to a certain data, it
displays six asterisks as “INVALID”.
NOTE:
 If the data is a binary input: its value “0”means that switching apparatus is being in open state
or not activated when applying to signaling purpose, while its value “1”denotes that switching
apparatus is being in closing state or actived when applying to signaling purpose.
 If the data is an analog measurement: Show value, i.e.Data Value is the data’s actual value in
the database stored in the equipment. To get the data’ s true value, it needs to multiply a
conversion factor to the show value. 4095 equals to 1.2 times of rated value if there isn’
t any
particularization. Therefore, true value = show value*1.2*rated value/4095.
For example:
Rated value is 100A, show value is 2800, then true value=2800*1.2*100/4095
=82.05A.
1) If the data is a pulse signal: it displays the actual pulse accumulated value.
2) If the data is a signal of transformer tap position: it displays the actual value of
transformer tap position.
If ITM=0, please refer to the following figure. The number of the entry items in this group will be
listed in the last line.

Figure 4.5-7 DATA SHOW（ITM=0）
4.5.2 COMMAND
This menu is applied to close database manually before powering off this device as shown in the
following figure.
Title
COMMAND
1. CLOSE DATABASE
2. EXIT
Figure 4.5-8 COMMAND menu
NOTE: To avoid possible database abnormal termination, it is strongly recommended to
close database manually before powering off this device.
As shown in the above figure, select “1. CLOSE DATABASE”to close the database manually.
Figure 4.5-9 Prompt to indicate the process of closing database

A prompt as shown in the following figure indicates successful database termination.
Figure 4.5-10 Prompt to indicate successful database termination
4.5.3 DEVICE PARA.

As a very important function, parameter setting determines whether the device can run truly or not.
Device parameter setting must be used with every caution and done by professional technician
who has to be very familiar with this user instruction manual. Once find some functional failure,
parameter setting must be checked above all.
When attempting to enter DEVICE PARA. menu item, the device will prompt the user to input
password as below:
Figure 4.5-11 Prompt of Input password
The password changes hourly depending on the time, i.e. it equals to the sum square of 5 and the
s place of the hour. For example, if time is 15:30:32, password is (5+5)2﹦100. Input
digit of one’
the correct password and press key into parameter edit pattern. Once want to quit from the
parameter edit pattern without any modifications on parameters, press key. Use any of
Cursor control keys to select the desired item and keys to make expected
parameter settings, finally, press key to validate the modifications.
4.5.3.1 NET SET
This submenu is used for configuration of network parameters. It is displayed as below:

Figure 4.5-12 Data Display
There are four groups of Ethernet parameters corresponding to four Ethernet Ports. Each group of
the net parameters contains contralateral network segment, gateway and subnet mask described
as in the following table.
Table 4.5-1 NET SET
Items Description Default Setting
CPUn-IPm The IP address of the relevant Ethernet port 198.120.000.199
CPUn-IPm-MASK The subnet mask of the relevant Ethernet port 255.255.000.000
CPUn-IPm-ROUTER1 The first gateway of the relevant Ethernet port 000.000.000.000

The first contralateral network segment of the
CPUn-IPm-OUT1 000.000.000.000
relevant Ethernet port
The second gateway of the relevant Ethernet
CPUn-IPm-ROUTER2 000.000.000.000
port
The second contralateral network segment of
CPUn-IPm-OUT2 000.000.000.000
the relevant Ethernet port
CPUn-IPm-ROUTER
The third gateway of the relevant Ethernet port 000.000.000.000
3
The third contralateral network segment of the
CPUn-IPm-OUT3 000.000.000.000
relevant Ethernet port
Where n is the CPU board number and m is the Ethernet port number. Here, n and m may be
equal to 1, 2, 3 or 4.
4.5.3.2 DUAL DEV. SWI.
This menu item is used to set dual device switching scheme of the equipment when it is used in
dual machine configuration system. When enters to submenu DUAL DEV. SWI., the LCD screen
displays as shown in the following figure. Press keys to select desired equipment switching
scheme.
There are 5 kinds of switching scheme described in the following sections:

Figure 4.5-13 Dual Device Switching Scheme 1
 SCHEME1: it is a stand-alone system: The equipment operates as a self-contained unit

independently in a substation system. Therefore, there is not any issue about dual system
switchover.
 SCHEME 2: it is dual system configuration. To master station, both of the equipments are
HOST MACHINEs; to Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), they are also HOST MACHINEs.
In fact, they are equivalent to two stand -alone systems except a slight difference that the two
machines exchange their operation information from each other via dual system
communication channel.

 SCHEME 3: it is dual system configuration. To master station, both of the equipments are
HOST MACHINEs; to IEDs, one works as HOST MACHINE while the other one operates as
HOT STANDBY MACHINE. The two machines exchange their operation information from
each other via dual system communication channel. When the one that is used to be HOST
MACHINE falls down to be a HOT STANDBY MACHINE or out of service due to unexpected
causes or some exceptions, the other one that works as HOT STANDBY MACHINE will rise
to be a HOST MACHINE within 0.5s automatically. What matters is that under this scheme,
the two kinds of communication functions of the equipment to master stations and the
equipment to the IEDs work independently from each other. I.e. a equipment, toward master
station, it may be a HOST MACHINE, but regarding to the IEDs, it may be HOT STANDBY
MACHINE. Here, the Native Status reflects communication status between the equipment
and IEDs.
 SCHEME 4: it is dual system configuration. To either of the master stations or the IEDs, one of
the two equipments works as HOST MACHINE while the other one operates as HOT
STANDBY MACHINE. When the one that is used to be HOST MACHINE falls down to be a
HOT STANDBY MACHINE or out of service due to unexpected courses or some exceptions,
the other one that works as HOT STANDBY MACHINE will rise to be a HOST MACHINE
within 0.5s automatically. The two machines exchange their operation information from each
other via dual system communication channel.

 SCHEME 5: it is dual system configuration. To IEDs both of the equipments are HOST
MACHINEs; to master station, one works as HOST MACHINE while the other one operates
as HOT STANDBY MACHINE. The two machines exchange their operation information from
each other via dual system communication channel. When the one that is used to be HOST
MACHINE falls down to be a HOT STANDBY MACHINE or out of service due to unexpected
causes or some exceptions, the other one that works as HOT STANDBY MACHINE will rise
to be a HOST MACHINE within 0.5s automatically. What matters is that under this scheme,
the two kinds of communication functions of the equipment to master stations and the
equipment to the IEDs work independently from each other. I.e. a equipment, toward master
station, it may be a HOST MACHINE, but regarding to the IEDs, it may be HOT STANDBY
MACHINE. Here, the Native Status reflects communication status between the equipment
and IEDs.
4.5.3.3 DUAL DEV.LINK
When the equipment is used in a dual system application, this menu item is for setting
communication channel by means of which data synchronization is done between two machines.
The selected Ethernet port is also used to receive and transmit a cyclical handshake signal (i.e.
heartbeat signal) from or to counterpart Only Ethernet port on CPU board 1 can be chosen to be
dual system communication channel. Press keys to choose desired Ethernet port. Either a
single channel or dual channel can be set to be data synchronization channel in dual system
application.
Figure 4.5-18 Dual System Communication Channel Selection

When the equipment is applied as a stand-alone system, CHANEL 1 and CHANEL 2 can be set
“NOT USED”since there is nonexistence of data synchronization.
4.5.3.4 RUN SCHEME
This menu item is used to set the operating mode of RCS-9798A/B. RUN SCHEME Menu is
shown in the following figure.
Figure 4.5-19 Dual System Operation Mode Setting
As shown in the above figure, “Scheme Selection”is selected as “2”, “Scheme Description”will
be “INTEGRATE DEV”, it means that this device is used as a protection management unit.
NOTE: “Scheme Selection”can be select as “4”or “2”, if it is selected as “4”, “Scheme
Description” will be “PROT. TRAN. DEV”, but this scheme is not recommended in
RCS-9798A/B.
4.5.3.5 FACTORY ADDR.
When several equipments are applied in different substations, combination of FACTORY

ADDRESS and LOCAL ADDRESS can uniquely determine a equipment.
Default value of FACTORY ADDRESS/LOCAL ADDRESS is 0.
The range of FACTORY ADDRESS/LOCAL ADDRESS is an integer between 0 and 65535.
Figure 4.5-20 FACTORY ADDR.

Press keys to set FACTORY ADDRESS/LOCAL ADDRESS.
4.5.3.6 XOR COMMU STA
XOR COMMUN STA is used to set how to send the signal indicating the communication between
RCS-9798A/B and an IED is OK or not.
The following 2 figures show the XOR COMMUN STA menu.
Figure 4.5-21 XOR COMMUN STA-1
If the XOR COMMUN STA menu is set as the above figure, if the communication between
RCS-9798A/B and an IED is OK, RCS-9798A/B will send “1”to the master station.
Press keys to change the XOR COMMUN STA menu as shown in the following figure.
Figure 4.5-22 XOR COMMUN STA-2
If the XOR COMMUN STA menu is set as the above figure, if the communication between
RCS-9798A/B and an IED is OK, RCS-9798A/B will send “0”to the master station.

4.5.3.7 SET TIME ENBA
Figure 4.5-23 SET TIME ENBA
If SET TIME ENBA is set as ENABLE, RCS-9798A/B will synchronize the conjoint IEDs’time by
sending clock message according to relevant protocol.
On the contrary, if it is set as DISABLE, RCS-9798A/B will no longer synchronize the conjoint
IEDs’time. The IEDs’time is synchronized by other clock source.
Press keys to change SET TIME ENBA setting.
4.5.4 CLOCK SET

This menu item is for setting the equipment’
s date and time. When enter ing into this submenu, the
LCD displays as shown in the following figure.
Figure 4.5-24 CLOCK SET
Date format is year-month-day; time format is hour-minute-second. Use any of the

cursor control keys to select the desired item and keys to make expected
clock settings, finally, press key to validate the modifications.
4.5.5 PROG VERSION

Each CPU board has a main program and a program file with the suffix “dll”.
Each CPU board has its own main program.
The file with the suffix “dll”is a database library file which supplies information about different

prorocols for the main program.
A correct configuration file should be downloaded into RCS-9798A/B to ensure normal operation.
Relevant information are shown in the menu “PROG VERSION”as the following figures.
Figure 4.5-25 PROG VERSION-1
In the above figure,”Board No.”can be changed by pressing keys to select the CPU board
that you want to view its version.
Press the keys to view more information of “PROG VERSION”.
The following figure shows the time that the database library file with the suffix “dll”was created
and the “dll”file version.
Press the keys to view more information of “PROG VERSION”.
The following figure shows the time that the configuration file in RCS-9798A/B was downloaded.

NOTE：It’
s only a sample which is used to explain the indication of the version menu. The
version of the device of the practical engineering should be taken as final and binding.
4.5.6 LANGUAGE
This menu is used to select the language of this device as shown in the following figure.
LANGUAGE
1.
2. English
Figure 4.5-28 LANGUAGE
In the above figure:

“1.中文”: Chinese;
“2. English”: English.
NOTE：It’
s only a sample to explain the indication of the language selection menu. The
displayed interface of the actual device may be some different from it, please refer to the
actual device.
4.5.7 DEVICE TEST

This menu item is for testing binary input and binary output on the PWR Board. Password is
required when attempting to enter this submenu. After inputting a correct password, the LCD

displays as shown in the following figure.
Figure 4.5-29 DEVICE TEST
4.5.7.1 INPUT STATE
Figure 4.5-30 INPUT STATE
This menu item is used to test binary inputs circuits on PWR Board by adding certain positive
voltage to relevant binary input terminal. OPEN means that there is certain negative voltage
(equals to negative pole of optical coupler on terminal 20 PWR Board) on relevant binary input
terminal and switching apparatus signaled by this binary input is being in open state or
inactivated. In contrast, CLOSE denotes that there is certain positive voltage on relevant binary
input terminal and switching apparatus signaled by this binary input is being in closing state or
activated.

4.5.7.2 OUTPUT TEST
Figure 4.5-31 OUTPUT TEST
This menu item is used to check the binary output relays, testing whether binary output functions
are operational. Press keys to select expected output relay and push key to
activate the output relay. After pressing key, there is a tick, that means output relay has been
activated and the normal open contact of this output relay is closed (if it is device failure output
relay, the normal closed contact is closed) and lasting for a second.
4.5.7.3 EXIT
This menu item is used to exit DEVICE TEST menu to the main menu.
4.5.8 Exit
This menu item is used to exit the main menu to the LCD display shown in Figure 4.2-1.

Chapter 5 Installation
5.1 General
The equipment must be shipped, stored and installed with the greatest care.
Choose the place of installation such that the communication interface and the controls on the
front of the device are easily accessible.
Air must circulate freely around the equipment. Observe all the requirements regarding place of
installation and ambient conditions given in Chapter 2 of this instruction manual.
Take care that the external wiring is properly brought in to the equipment and terminated correctly
and pay special attention to grounding. Strictly observe the corresponding guidelines contained in
this section.
5.2 Safety Instructions
This section contains safety information. Warning signs are presented which attend the user to be
careful during certain operations in order to avoid human injuries or damage to equipment.
DANGER: Strictly follow the company and country safety regulations. Working in a high
voltage environment requires serious approach to avoid human injuries and damage to
equipment.
DANGER: Do not touch circuitry during operation. Potentially lethal voltages and currents
are present.
DANGER: Never connect or disconnect a wire and/or a connector to or from a device
during normal operation. Hazardous voltages and currents are present that may be lethal.
Operation may be disrupted and device and measuring circuitry may be damaged.
DANGER: Always connect the device to ground, regardless of the operating conditions.
This also applies to special occasions such as bench testing, demonstrations and off-site
configuration. Operating the device without proper grounding may damage both terminal
and measuring circuitry, and may cause injuries in case of an accident.
DANGER: Never open the front or back cover from a powered equipment or from a
device connected to powered circuitry. Potentially lethal voltages and currents are
present.

WARNING: The modules of this equipment may only be inserted in the designated slots.
Components can be damaged or destroyed by inserting boards in the wrong slots.
WARNING: Only insert or withdraw the other boards while the power supply is switched
off.
The basic precautions to guard against electrostatic discharge are as follows:
 Should boards have to be removed from RCS-9798A/B installed in a grounded cubicle in an

HV switchgear installation, discharge yourself by touching station ground (the cubicle)
beforehand.
 Only hold electronic boards at the edges, taking care not to touch the components.
 Only works on boards that have been removed from the cubicle on a workbench designed for
electronic equipment and wear a grounded wristband. Do not wear a grounded wristband,
however, while inserting or withdrawing units.
 Always store and ship the electronic boards in their original packing. Place electronic parts in
electrostatic screened packing materials.
5.3 Checking the Shipment
Check that the consignment is complete immediately upon receipt. Notify the nearest NR
Company or agent, should departures from the delivery note, the shipping papers or the order be
found.
Visually inspect all the material when unpacking it. When there is evidence of transport damage,
lodge a claim immediately in writing with the last carrier and notify the nearest NR Company or
agent.
If the equipment is not going to be installed immediately, store all the parts in their original packing
in a clean dry place at a moderate temperature. The ambient temperature and humidity required
for storage please refer to Chapter 2.
5.4 Material and Tools Required
The necessary mounting kits will be provided, including screws, pincers and assembly
instructions.
A suitable drill and spanners are required to secure the cubicles to the floor using the plugs
provided (if RCS-9798A/B is mounted in cubicles).

5.5 Device Location and Ambient Conditions
The place of installation should permit easy access especially to front of the device, i.e. to the
human-machine interface of the equipment.
There should also be free access at the rear of the equipment for additions and replacement of
electronic boards.
Since every piece of technical equipment can be damaged or destroyed by inadmissible ambient
conditions, such as:
1) The location should not be exposed to excessive air pollution (dust, aggressive substances).
2) Severe vibration, extreme changes of temperature, high levels of humidity, surge voltages of
high amplitude and short rise time and strong induced magnetic fields should be avoided as
far as possible.
3) Air must not be allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.
The equipment can in principle be mounted in any attitude, but it is normally mounted vertically
(visibility of markings).
WARNING: Excessively high temperature can appreciably reduce the operating life of
the RCS-9798A/B.
5.6 Mechanical Installation
This device is made of a single layer 4U height with some connectors on its rear panel. The
following two figures show the dimensions and cut-out size in the cubicle of RCS-9798A/B for
reference in mounting.
Figure 5.6-1 Dimensions of RCS-9798A/B (unit: mm)

179.00
101.60
Figure 5.6-2 Cut-out size of RCS-9798A/B in the cubicle (unit: mm)
NOTE: It is necessary to leave enough space top and bottom of the cut-out in the cubicle
for heat emission of the RCS-9798A/B .
All the modules must be plugged into the proper slots of the RCS-9798A/B respectively. The
safety instructions must be abided by when installing the boards, see Section 5.2”Safety
Instructions”.
In the case of equipment supplied in cubicles, place the cubicles on the foundations that have
been prepared. Take care while doing so not to jam or otherwise damage any of the cables that
have already been installed. Secure the cubicles to the foundations.
5.7 Electrical Installation and Wiring
5.7.1 Grounding Guidelines
Switching operations in HV installations generate transient over voltages on control signal cables.
There is also a background of electromagnetic RF fields in electrical installations that can induce
spurious currents in the devices themselves or the leads connected to them.
All these influences can influence the operation of electronic apparatus.
On the other hand, electronic apparatus can transmit interference that can disrupt the operation of
other apparatus.
In order to minimize these influences as far as possible, certain standards have to be observed
with respect to grounding, wiring and screening.
NOTE: All these precautions can only be effective if the station ground is of good quality.
5.7.2 Cubicle Grounding
The cubicle must be designed and fitted out such that the impedance for RF interference of the
ground path from the electronic device to the cubicle ground terminal is as low as possible.
Metal accessories such as side plates, blanking plates etc., must be effectively connected

surface-to-surface to the grounded frame to ensure a low-impedance path to ground for RF

interference. The contact surfaces must not only conduct well, they must also be non-corroding.
NOTE: If the above conditions are not fulfilled, there is a possibility of the cubicle or parts
of it forming a resonant circuit at certain frequencies that would amplify the transmission
of interference by the devices installed and also reduce their immunity to induced
interference.
Movable parts of the cubicle such as doors (front and back) or hinged equipment frames must be
effectively grounded to the frame by three braided copper strips (see Figure 5.7-1 Cubicle
grounding system).
The metal parts of the cubicle housing and the ground rail are interconnected electrically
conducting and corrosion proof. The contact surfaces shall be as large as possible.
NOTE: For metallic connections please observe the voltage difference of both materials
according to the electrochemical code.
The cubicle ground rail must be effectively connected to the station ground rail by a grounding strip
(braided copper).
Figure 5.7-1 Cubicle grounding system
5.7.3 Ground Connection on the Device
There is a ground terminal on the PWR module of the device, and the ground braided copper strip
can be connected with it. Take care that the grounding strip is always as short as possible. The
main thing is that the device is only grounded at one point. Grounding loops from unit to unit are
not allowed. When the PWR module is plugged into the proper slots of the device, the ground
terminals of the PWR module is connected with the metal parts of the cubicle housing. There are
some ground terminals on some other connectors of this relay. All the ground terminals are
connected in the cabinet of this relay. So, the ground terminal on the PWR module is the only
ground terminal of this device.


Chapter 6 Commissioning
6.1 General
RCS-9798A/B is set in normal working mode when it is sent to the users, it can operate normally
when energized. If any question is found, please contact the vendors.
NOTE: Before carrying out any work on the equipment, the user should be familiar with
the contents of the safety and technical data sections and the ratings on the equipment’
s
rating label.
6.2 Safety Instructions
WARNING: Hazardous voltages are present in this electrical equipment during operation.
Non-observance of the safety rules can result in severe personal injury or property
damage.
WARNING: Only qualified personnel shall work on and around this equipment after
becoming thoroughly familiar with all warnings and safety notices of this manual as well
as with the applicable safety regulations.
Particular attention must be drawn to the following:
 The earthing screw of the device must be connected solidly to the protective earth conductor
before any other electrical connection is made.
 The limit values stated in the technical data (See Chapter 2) must not be exceeded at all, not
even during testing and commissioning.
WARNING: Only qualified personnel can commission relative tests:
Typical commissioning instruments include:
 1 or more PC or other instruments with ethernet port.
 1 or more IEDs with standard RS-232/422/485 interfaces.
 Other instruments which is often used.
6.3 Product Checks
These product checks cover all aspects of this device which should be checked to ensure that it

has not been physically damaged prior to commissioning, is functioning correctly and all input
quantity measurements are within the stated tolerances.
6.3.1 With the Device De-energized
The following tests must be applied to ensure the device can operate normally when it is put into
operation.
6.3.1.1 Visual Inspection
After unpacking the product, check for any damage to the device case. If there is any damage, the
internal module might also have been affected, contact the vendors or their agents.
6.3.1.2 Insulation Test (If required)
Insulation resistance tests are only necessary during commissioning if it is required for them to be
done and they have not been performed during installation.
Isolate all wiring from the earth and test the isolation with an electronic or brushless insulation
tester at a DC voltage not exceeding 500V, the circuits need to be tested should include:
 Power supply
 Communication Interface
 Ground terminals
The insulation resistance should be greater than 100MΩ at 500V.On completion of the insulation
resistance tests, ensure all external wiring is correctly reconnected to the device.
6.3.1.3 Check the External Wiring
Check whether the external wiring is consistent with the wiring scheme and the engineering design
scheme.
Check the wiring according to the principle scheme to ensure the wiring is consistent with the
application of the users.
6.3.1.4 Check the Jumpers
Setting method of the jumpers is explained in Chapter 3 explicitly.
6.3.1.5 Check Power Supply
The device can be operated from 48/110/125/220/250V DC auxiliary supply depending on the
device’
s nominal supply rating.
The incoming voltage must be within the operating range specified in the following table, before
energizing the device, measure the auxiliary supply to ensure it within the operating range.

Table 6.3-1 Power supply range of RCS-9798A/B
3 options to be selected:
110V/125V DC;
Rated Voltage
220V/250V DC;
48V DC
Variation (80% ~ 120%)Un
It should be noted that the device can withstand an AC ripple of up to 15% of the upper rated
voltage on the DC auxiliary supply.
WARNING: Energize the device only if the auxiliary supply is within the specified
operating ranges.
6.3.2 With the Device Energized
The following groups of checks verify that the hardware and software is functioning correctly and
should be carried out with the power supply applied to the device.
6.3.2.1 Testing the“STANDBY”LED Indicators
After RCS-9798A/B is energized and finishes starting up,
the green “STANDBY”LED on the MASTER MACHINE will be lit off,
the green “STANDBY”LED on the STANDBY MACHINE will be lit on.
6.3.2.2 Testing the LED Indicators of CPU/COM board
If a CPU/COM board operates normally, the corresponding green “HEALTHY”LED will be lit on
and the corresponding red “ALARM”LED will be lit off.
If any error is detected in a CPU/COM board during operation, the corresponding green
“HEALTHY”LED will be lit off and the corresponding green “ALARM”LED will be lit on.
6.3.2.3 Testing the ACT LED Indicators of CPU/COM board
If any IED is linked to an RS-232/422/485 serial port or an ethernet port of RCS-9798A/B, the
corresponding “ACT”LED will be lit on.
If some data are transmitted and received via a port, the corresponding “ACT”LED will flash.
6.3.3 Communication Function Testing
RCS-9798A/B should be used together with the RCS-9798 Configuration Tool and the
RCS-9798 Debugging Tool for communication function testing.
6.3.4 Final Check
After the above tests are completed, remove all test or temporary shorting leads, etc. If it has been
necessary to disconnect any of the external wiring from the device in order to perform the wiring
verification tests, it should be ensured that all connections are replaced in accordance with the

relevant external connection or scheme diagram.

Chapter 7 Maintenance
7.1 Maintenance Schedule
It is recommended that products supplied by NR receive periodic monitoring after installation. In

view of the critical nature of the device and their infrequent operation, it is desirable to confirm that
they are operating correctly at regular intervals.
This device is self-supervised and so requires less maintenance. Most problems will result in an
alarm so that remedial action can be taken. However, some periodic tests should be done to
ensure that the device is functioning correctly and the external wiring is intact.
7.2 Regular Testing
The device is almost completely self-supervised. Therefore regular testing can be minimized to
check the unsupervised aspects.
7.3 Failure Tracing and Repair
Failures will be detected by automatic supervision or regular testing.
When a failure is detected by supervision, a remote alarm is issued and the failure is indicated on
the front panel with LED indicators.
When a failure is detected during regular testing, confirm the following:
 Modules are securely inserted in position.
 Correct power voltage is applied.
 Test procedures comply with those stated in the manual.
7.4 Replace Failed Modules
If the failure is identified to be in the module of this device and the user has spare modules, the
user can recover the protection by replacing the failed modules.
Repair at the site should be limited to module replacement. Maintenance at the component level is
not recommended.
Check that the replacement module has an identical module name (PWR, CPU, COM) and
hardware type-form as the removed module. Furthermore, the CPU module replaced should have
the same software version. Furthermore, the PWR module replaced should have the same
ratings.

WARNING: Units and modules may only be replaced while the supply is switched off and
only by appropriately trained and qualified personnel. Strictly observe the basic
precautions to guard against electrostatic discharge.
WARNING: When handling a module, take anti-static measures such as wearing an
earthed wrist band and placing modules on an earthed conductive mat. Otherwise, many
of the electronic components could suffer damage. After replacing the CPU module,
check the settings.
DANGER: After replacing modules, be sure to check that the same configuration is set
as before the replacement. If this is not the case, there is a danger of the unintended
operation of switchgear taking place or of protections not functioning correctly. Persons
may also be put in danger.
7.5 Replace Button Battery
When the voltage of button Battery on CPU board is below 2.5 volts (nominal voltage is 3.0 volts),
please replace the button battery to ensure internal clock of CPU board running correctly.
7.6 Cleaning
Before cleaning the equipment ensure that all AC and DC supplies, current transformer and
voltage transformer connections are isolated to prevent any chance of an electric shock whilst
cleaning. Use a smooth cloth to clean the front panel. Do not use abrasive material or detergent
chemicals.
7.7 Storage
The spare device or module should be stored in a dry and clean room. Based on IEC standard
60255-6 the storage temperature should be from -40°C to 70°C, but the temperature of from -10°C
to 40°C is recommended for long-term storage.

Chapter 8 Decommissioning and Disposal
8.1 Decommissioning
8.1.1 Switching off
To switch off the RCS-9798A/B, switch off the external miniature circuit breaker of the power
supply.
8.1.2 Disconnecting cables
Disconnect the cables in accordance with the rules and recommendations made by relational
department.
DANGER: Before disconnecting the power supply cables that connected with the PWR
module of the RCS-9798A/B, make sure that the external miniature circuit breaker of the
power supply is switched off.
DANGER: Before disconnecting the cables that are used to connect analog input module
with the primary CTs and VTs, make sure that the circuit breaker for the primary CTs and
VTs is switched off.
8.1.3 Dismantling
The RCS-9798A/B rack may now be removed from the system cubicle, after which the cubicles
may also be removed.
DANGER: When the station is in operation, make sure that there is an adequate safety
distance to live parts, especially as dismantling is often performed by unskilled personnel.
8.2 Disposal
In every country there are companies specialized in the proper disposal of electronic waste.
NOTE: Strictly observe all local and national regulations when disposing of the device.


Chapter 9 Manual Release History
Chapter 9 Manual Release History
In the current version of the instruction manual, several descriptions on existing features have
been modified.
Manual version and modification history records
Manual Version Software

Date Description of change
Source New Version
1.00 Form the original manual.
1.00 1.01 R10.11 2009-06-17 Rewrite this instruction manual
1.01 1.02 R12.00 2010-10-22 Update Chapter 2 and Chapter 4.

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Protection Management Unit

NR Electric Co., Ltd.

Health and Safety

Qualified personnel are individuals who:

 Are trained in emergency procedures (first aid).

NR ELECTRIC CO., LTD. i

Instructions and Warnings

The following indicators and standard definitions are used:

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The earthing terminal of the equipment must be securely earthed

 Printed circuit board

Carefully handle the connection cable without applying excessive force.

The information in this manual is carefully checked periodically,

We reserve the rights to make technical improvements without

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Health and Safety ..................................................................................................................... i

Instructions and Warnings..................................................................................................... ii

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... v

Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Functions ........................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Features ............................................................................................................................. 4

Chapter 2 Technical Data............................................................................................................... 7

2.1 General Specification ....................................................................................................... 7

2.1.1 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................ 7

2.1.2 Mechanical Specifications..................................................................................... 7

2.1.3 Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range ......................................................... 8

2.1.4 Communication Interfaces .................................................................................... 8

2.1.5 Communication Protocols..................................................................................... 8

2.1.6 Type Test.................................................................................................................. 8

2.2 Certification ..................................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 3 Hardware Structure and Operation Theory ..............................................................11

3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................11

3.2 Basic Enclosure .............................................................................................................. 12

3.3 Hardware Description..................................................................................................... 13

3.3.1 PWR Board ............................................................................................................ 13

3.3.2 CPU Board............................................................................................................. 15

3.3.3 COM Board ............................................................................................................ 17

3.3.4 HMI Board.............................................................................................................. 24

3.4 Software Structure .......................................................................................................... 24

3.5 Configuration Tool and Debugging Tool ...................................................................... 26

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3.5.2 Minimum system requirements: ......................................................................... 27

3.5.3 RCS-9798 Configuration Tool procedure ........................................................... 27

Chapter 4 HMI Operation Introduction ....................................................................................... 29

4.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 29

4.2 LCD Display ..................................................................................................................... 29

4.3 LED Indicators................................................................................................................. 30

4.4 Keypad ............................................................................................................................. 32

4.5 Menu ................................................................................................................................. 33

4.5.1 REAL DB. SHOW................................................................................................... 34

4.5.3 DEVICE PARA........................................................................................................ 41

4.5.4 CLOCK SET ........................................................................................................... 48

4.5.5 PROG VERSION .................................................................................................... 48

4.5.6 LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................... 50

4.5.7 DEVICE TEST ........................................................................................................ 50

Chapter 5 Installation ................................................................................................................... 53

5.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 53

5.2 Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................... 53

5.3 Checking the Shipment .................................................................................................. 54

5.4 Material and Tools Required .......................................................................................... 54

5.5 Device Location and Ambient Conditions.................................................................... 55