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Accessories

MiCOM P991, P992 & P993

Test block, multi-finger test plug and single-finger test plug

P991 TEST BLOCK

P992 MULTI-FINGER TEST PLUG
P993 SINGLE-FINGER TEST PLUG
The P991 test block, designed within all the protection
ranges, offers safe and preconfigured facilities for
monitoring and secondary injection testing in any power
system protection scheme when used with the P992
multi-finger test plug.
A single-finger test plug is also available, type P993,
that provides a safe and isolated means solely for the
verification of CT circuits.
The P991 test block features visible automatic line CT
shorting prior to the relay CT circuit being broken on
insertion of a P992 multi-finger test plug.
Up to three stages of sequential contact operation are
provided by the P991 test plug. To avoid accidental tripping
an extraction stop facility is included.
The P991 test block carries 14 circuits. Each circuit is
brought out to separate pairs of 4mm screw terminations
at the rear of the test block.
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
MODELS AVAILABLE
• Standardised test block
• Test block can be mounted adjacent > P991: Standardized preconfigured test block
to any relay or system > P992: Multi-finger test plug
• Automatic CT shorting > P993: Single-finger test plug for CT current verification
• Test block removes need to disturb
protective system wiring for testing
• Single finger test plug provides a
safe, isolated, means for CT current
monitoring
• CE marked
• UL listed

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APPLICATION MiCOM P993 Single-finger test plug

The P990 series allows easy wiring verification The P993 single-finger test plug is provided for the verification of CT circuits.
and aids commissioning of relays and It has been designed solely for use with the CT cassette of the P991 test
instruments. It can be used as a test facility either block.
for individual relays or a protection scheme. The For maximum safety, the P993 converts the monitored current into a voltage
P991 test block offers facilities for monitoring which can be measured using a high impedance voltmeter.
and secondary injection testing of power system
protection schemes and measurement schemes The isolation between contact-fingers and 4mm output sockets is 5kV rms.
when used with the P992 multi-finger test plug. Two switch selectable current ranges are available:
Access to current transformers (CT), voltage • 0 to 2A (I) - scale 1V = 1A
transformers, auxiliary supply, plant status and • 2A to 20A (II) - scale 1V = 10A
trip circuits is possible without the need to disturb
The insertion of the P993 will not cause the CT circuit to be open circuited.
the relay or instrument wiring.
On insertion of the P992 multi-finger test plug, the SELECTION
shorting of adjacent line CT connections always
takes place before breaking the connection to The required configuration for the P991 test block must be specified at the
the relay or instrument, in order to prevent open time of the order.
circuit CTs. The sequence of operation of the cassettes is defined by circuit type as
A P993 single-finger test plug is also available for described below.
onload verification of the current flow in individual
CT circuits routed through the P991 test block, OPERATING SEQUENCE
5kV rms isolation is provided.
With the various circuits connected through a test facility, it is sometimes
necessary to provide a sequence of operation during test plug insertion and
DESCRIPTION extraction. This is achieved by use of different cassette types.
MiCOM P991 test block There are three stages of operation of cassette contacts in the P991 test
The P991 test block houses fourteen cassettes. block. Stage I contacts are the first to be opened followed by Stage II then
Stage III.
The cassettes contain contact pairs that allow
circuits to be completed via the screw terminals Refer to figure 1 - Sequence diagram.
at the rear. • 1st Stage opening normally closed contacts of Stage I cassettes.
There are specific types of cassette to suit any • 2nd Stage opening normally closed contacts of Stage II cassettes.
circuit; these are preconfigured. Shorting adjacent CT cassettes in a group
MiCOM P992 multi-finger test plug • 3rd Stage break CT circuit connection to relay. Open normally closed
Access to the circuits connected to the P991 contacts of Stage III cassettes. Make connection with normally open
test block is provided by the P992 multi-finger cassette contacts
test plug. The P992 is compatible with any
configuration of the P991.
DM101116EN

The P992 enables convenient wiring of the test

Insertion
equipment prior to insertion into the test block.
Extraction
Use of the P992 ensures that the circuits operate
Contact
in a predetermined sequence, according to the
application, before breaking the connection
between the circuit and line connection.
Stage I
Each socket is numbered at the front and relates
to the corresponding terminal on the rear of the Stage II
test block.
Stage III
Current transformer shorting
CT
Operation of the P991 test block with the P992 Shorting
multi-finger test plug ensures automatic shorting CT
CT
of all the current transformer circuits connected to Breaking
the P991 before allowing access to the relays.
Monitoring
This prevents open circuiting of current
transformers and the consequential unwanted
Extraction

Stage III
Stage II
Stage I

generation of dangerously high voltages.

Sequence diagram during insertion and extraction of P992

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CIRCUIT TYPES Cassette identification and labelling

Stage I cassette Cassette types may be identified at the front of
the test block:
This has normally closed contacts and is the first
to be opened when inserting the P992 multi-finger Cassette Symbol Background colour
test plug. This type of circuit can be used to
provide trip circuit isolation or to remotely indicate CT Orange
that the protection is out of service. It may also be
used for preventing intertripping, and breaking Monitoring // White
both watchdog and I/O circuits.
A space is provided for a customer defined
Stage II cassette labels on the cover to identify circuits
This has normally closed contacts and is the
second to be opened when inserting the P992 INSTALLATION AND USE
multi-finger test plug. This type of circuit can be The generic safety guide R4129 should be
used for removing the auxiliary supply and for VT read before installing or using the P990 series
and I/O circuits. test block or test plugs.
Stage III cassette Test block
This has normally closed contacts and is the third No cassettes other than CT cassettes shall be
to be opened when inserting the P992 multi-finger used for connection to CT circuits.
test plug. It is suitable for VT and I/O circuits.
Only the odd numbered terminals should be
CT cassette used for P991 test block line side connections,
(e.g. line CT connections), to maintain
This has normally closed contacts and protects automatic CT shorting. Even numbered
the line CT secondary from being open circuited, terminals are generally designated as the
preventing the consequential generation of
relay/instrument side of the block.
dangerously high voltages. The CT cassette
contacts are automatically shorted to adjacent
CT cassette contacts, in the same group, when This product must not be
inserting the P992 multi-finger test plug. For disassembled.
sequence of operation see Figure 1.
This cassette should only be used for CTs. CTs PRODUCT USE
should not be connected to other cassette types Test block
as these do not provide automatic CT shorting.
Foreign objects must not be inserted into the
Note: Insertion of a P993 single finger test plug P991 test block as this may compromise the
does not cause CTs connected to adjacent safety features designed into the product. Only
cassettes to be shorted together. CT the P992 multi-finger test plug or P993 single-
current can be safely monitored using a finger test plug should be used to access the
P993 inserted into a CT cassette. test block connections at the front of the panel.
Monitoring cassette
Warning
The two terminals of this cassette are
permanently isolated from each other. This At any stage in handling of the test
provides the facility to monitor two independent plugs care must be taken not to
parameters eg. + and - auxiliary supply make contact with test plug-fingers
terminals. When connected to the positive and as they may be connected to live
negative terminals of the auxiliary power supply equipment either via the test block
this provides access for monitoring and the or test equipment.
supply of power to test equipment.
Multi-finger test plug

Caution should be exercised when Do not use P992 to break normally

using this cassette type, since closed live circuits without a
between stage I and stage III, one shorting link in place.
side of the plug contact will be Do not short-circuit the terminals of
momentarily connected with inverse normally open monitor cassettes.
polarity. Care must be taken when removing the P992
from the P991 test block to avoid contact
The monitoring cassette should only be used for bounce, which may be experienced during
monitoring purposes. Damage could be caused if rapid withdrawal.
it is used to power any products using EMC input When the P992 is not in use, it should be
filtering or ancillary equipment with an earthed stored in its protective case to maintain the test
supply input terminal. plug in a serviceable condition.

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Before use, the insulation of test

leads should be visually checked
for damage.

Figure 1
The retaining nuts should be
• hand tightened after insertion
of the P992, to ensure that the
P992 cannot be accidentally
withdrawn.

Figure 2

• To use the extraction stop

feature, first centralise the
extraction stops about the nuts.

Figure 3

• Then pull out the P992 until it

stops in the stage 1 position.

Single-finger test plug

It is safe to insert the single-finger test plug into a test block with or Note: When performing current measurements
without a voltmeter connected to it. using the single-finger test plug the
output should not exceed 2V as the
The single-finger test plug should be used in conjunction with a high
accuracy will be adversely affected. If
impedance voltmeter (>1MOhms).
necessary, change to the higher test
Only one single-finger test plug should be used within any one group of plug setting.
CTs at any one time.
Care must be taken when removing the P993
There are two ranges of current measurement on the single-finger test from the P991 test block to avoid contact
plug. Each range has a scaling factor as detailed below. bounce, which may be experienced during
rapid withdrawal.
When the P993 is not in use, it should be
P993 Range (A) Scalling factor stored in its protective case to maintain the test
for 2V range
plug in a serviceable condition.

1 0-2 1V=1A The single-finger test plug must

only be inserted in CT cassettes
2 2-20 1V=10A to avoid both maloperations and
personal safety hazards.

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TECHNICAL DATA SUMMARY REAR TERMINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Test block and multi-finger test plug Screws
> Test block circuit withstands
Size M4 coarse thread x 7mm long
• 20A continuous (UL 5A nominal)
150A for 10s Material Steel or brass
500A for 1s
> Multi-finger test plug circuit withstands Plating Nockel or passivatived zinc

• 20A continuous (UL 5A nominal) Tightening torque 1.5 Nm nominal/2 Nm maximum

50A for 10s
100A for 3s Connectors
150A for 1s
> Maximum working voltages Type M4 ring 90° Straight
• 300V ac rms or dc relative to earth/neutral
(UL 250V ac rms or dc) Supplier JST JST/AMP
• 600V ac rms or dc between any adjacent Terminal 2 0
cassettes Connector 1 1
Single-finger test plug Combinaisons 0 1
> Accuracy
Pre-insulated connector (red) Wire range 0.25mm² - 1.65mm²
• Setting range 0A to 2A : 1mA rms to 2A rms,
±5% of reading.
• Setting range 2A to 20A : 2A rms to 20A rms, Pre-insulated connectors Wire range 1.04mm² - 2.63mm²
±5% of reading (blue)
> Burden
• Less than 10mΏ on both setting ranges Pre-insultated (sleeved) Wire range 2.64mm² - 6.64mm²
connectors
> Current withstands
• 20A continuous (UL 5A nominal) UL recognized wire and crimps must be used to maintain any UL approval.
150A for 10s Case mounting screws
500A for 1s
Test block and test plugs M4 sems steel thread forming
Size/Material 12mm long (could use steel
> EMC compliance or brass M4 screws into pre-
tapped holes)

89/336/EEC
Plating Nickel or passivated zinc

This product has been classified as

electromagnetically benign and is therefore
excluded from the European Community EMC Tightening torque 1.5 Nm nominal/2 Nm maximum
Directive 89/336/EEC.
> Product safety

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

73/23/EEC
Disposal
It is recommended that incineration and disposal to watercourses is
Compliance with the European Community Low avoided.
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC,is demonstrated The product should be disposed of in a safe manner according to the
by reference to general safety standards: regulations in the country of operation.
EN 60255-5: 2001
Recycling
Relevant clauses of
For recycling purposes, the plastic parts should be seperated according
EN 61010-1: 2001
to the plastic identity information on each moulding.
EN 60950-1: 2001
These products are Listed under UL file
MiCOM P991 TEST BLOCK COVER
number E155724
To achieve IP52 dust/water protection the cover must be fitted.

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Terminal block detail

DM101117EN

4 off holes ∅3.4

1 2

159.0 168.0

11.0 4.5
37.0 27 28
48.0
Flush mounting panel
cut-out detail

240.0 incl. wiring

Front view Rear view

Terminal block
(See detail)
177.0 158.0 max.

Side view
All dimensions in mm
51.0 31.0

Figure 4
Mounting details

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TYPICAL APPLICATION USING CURRENT, VOLTAGE, TRIP CIRCUIT, AUXILIARY SUPPLY,

LOGICAL INPUT, OUTPUT CONTACT.

• • P991 Model or order code : E9912222331111T

DM101130

• •
• • Reading E
- Vaux + Vaux 9
• • 9
• • • 1
2 1 2
Va
2 3 4
• Vb
2 5 6
Vc
2 7 8 •
3 9 10 Output
3 11 12 + Vaux
- Trip 1 13 14
- Vaux
1 15 16 Trip
• • • +Trip 1 17 18
1 19 20 Input
21 22
24 Ia
23
25 26 Ib
T •
27 28 Ic
•
IN

Shorting bar

TYPICAL APPLICATION WITH THREE-PHASE AND SENSITIVE EARTH FAULT RELAY.

P991 Model or order code : E99122221114YT

DM101131

Reading
E
- Vaux + Vaux 9
9
1
•
• 2 1 2 Output
•
2 3 4 Output
+ Trip 2 5 6 Output
• 1 7 8 Output
1 9 10 Trip
- Trip
1 11 12
1 13 14 + Vaux
•
- Vaux
• • 4 15 16
17 18 IN
y 19 20
21 22
Ia
23 24
Ib
T 25 26 •
Ic
27 28 •
IN

Shorting bar

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MiCOM P990 SERIES HOW TO ORDER ?

PRODUCT REFERENCES ORDERING CODES 1 2 3 4 Y T X

Built your P991 with a Cassette selection from
P991_11111111111111C E991ALL1 14
number 1 to Cassette number 14 using the
P991_11111122222222C E9916182 6 8 list on the left to create a P991 adapted to
P991_11111122228889C E9911111112222T 6 4 1 your application.

P991_11112222228889C E9911111222222T 4 6 1
P991_11118944898922C E9911111Y44YY22 4 2 2 3 Code 1: Stage I cassette (Trip)
Code 2: Stage II cassette (VT)
P991_11333322888989C E99111333322TY 2 2 4 1 1
Code 3: Stage III cassette (I/O or Power suply)
P991_22221111898889C E99122221111YT 4 4 1 1
Code 4: Monitoring cassette (monitoring)
P991_22221114118889C E9912222111411T 5 4 1 1 Code T: Set of 3 CTs with shorting bar
P991_22221114898889C E99122221114YT 3 4 1 1 1 (replaces 8889, 4 cassettes)
Code Y: Single CT with shorting bar
P991_22221311118889C E9912222131111T 5 4 1 1
(replaces 89, 2 cassettes)
P991_22222111898889C E99122222111YT 3 5 1 1
Code X: Set of CTs
P991_22222222222222C E991ALL2 14 (replace 8888889, 7 cassettes)
P991_22222222228889C E9912222222222T 10 1 Code ALL2: (replace 2222222222)
Code ALL1: (replace 111111111)
P991_22222228888889C E9912222222X 7 1
Code 6: 6 time the next number
P991_22222233118889C E9912222223311T 2 6 2 1 ex: 61 (replace 111111)
P991_22222289898889C E991TYY222222 6 2 1 Code 8: 8 time the next number
P991_22222411118889C E9912222241111T 4 5 1 1 ex: 82 (replace 22222222)

P991_22223311118889C E9912222331111T 4 4 2 1
P991_22223311228889C E9912222331122T 2 6 2 1
P991_22228922228889C E9912222Y2222T 8 1 1
P991_22333311118889C E9912233331111T 4 2 4 1
P991_22333311228889C E9912233331122T 2 4 4 1 • P991
P991_22888911118889C E99122T1111T 4 2 2
P991_88891111118889C E991T111111T 6 2
P991_88892222222211C E991T2222222211 2 8 1
P991_88893311118889C E991T331111T 4 2 2
P991_88893333111111C E991T3333111111 6 4 1
P991_88898889222222C E991TT222222 6 2
P991_88898889228889C E991TT22T 2 3
P991_88898889888911C E991TTT11 2 3
P991_88898922228889C E991TY2222T 4 1 2
P991_88898989228889C E991TYY22T 2 2 2
P991_89898922222222C E991YYY22222222 8 3
P991_89898989222222C E991YYYY222222 6 4
P992
Multi-finger
P991_89898989892222C E991YYYYY2222 4 5 test plug
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P991_89898911113311C E991YYY11113311 6 2 3
P992C E992 •
P993C E993 • P993
Single-finger
test plug

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