MiCOM P841 (P841A, P841B) 14 Commissioning Instructions

COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 14

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1 OVERVIEW
The Commissioning Instructions chapter describes in detail the commissioning process for the
product.
It consists of the following sections:

1 Overview
2 General Guidelines
3 Commissioning Test Menu
3.1 Opto I/P Status
3.2 Relay O/P Status
3.3 Test Port Status
3.4 LED Status
3.5 Monitor Bits 1 to 8
3.6 Test Mode
3.7 Test Pattern
3.8 Contact Test
3.9 Test LEDs
3.10 Test Autoreclose
3.11 Using a Monitor/Download Port Test Box

4 Commissioning Equipment
4.1 Minimum Equipment Required
4.2 Optional equipment

5 Product Checks
5.1 With the IED De-energized
5.1.1 Visual Inspection
5.1.2 Current Transformer Shorting Contacts
5.1.3 Insulation
5.1.4 External Wiring
5.1.5 Test Watchdog Contacts (IED not Energized)
5.2 With the IED Energized
5.2.1 Test Watchdog Contacts (IED Energized)
5.2.2 LCD
5.2.3 Date and Time
5.2.4 LEDs
5.2.5 Testing the Alarm and Out-of-Service LEDs
5.2.6 Testing the trip LED
5.2.7 Test user-programmable LEDs
5.2.8 Test Field voltage supply
5.2.9 Test Input Opto-Isolators
5.2.10 Test Output Relays
5.2.11 Communication Port RP1
5.2.11.1 Courier
5.2.11.2 IEC60870-5-103 (VDEW) communications
5.2.11.3 DNP3.0 communications
5.2.11.4 IEC 61850 communications
5.2.12 Rear communications port RP2
5.2.12.1 K-Bus configuration

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5.2.12.2 EIA(RS)485 configuration

5.2.12.3 EIA(RS)232 configuration
5.2.13 Current Inputs
5.2.14 Voltage inputs

6 Setting Checks
6.1 Apply Application-Specific Settings
6.1.1 Transferring settings from a settings file
6.1.2 Entering the settings using the IED's front panel HMI panel
6.2 Overcurrent Protection
6.2.1 Connecting the test circuit
6.2.2 Perform the test
6.2.3 Check the operating time
6.3 Restoration of communications and clearing VTS
6.4 System Check and Check Synchronization
6.4.1 Check sync ok
6.4.2 Check sync fail
6.5 Check trip and auto-reclose cycle

7 On-load Checks
7.1 Confirm Voltage Connections
7.2 Confirm Current Connections
7.3 On load directional test

8 Final Checks

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2 GENERAL GUIDELINES
Px40 IEDs are self-checking and raise an alarm in the unlikely event of a failure. This is why the
commissioning tests are less extensive than those for non-numeric electronic devices or electro-
mechanical relays.
To commission the IEDs, you do not need to test every IED function. You need only verify that the
hardware is functioning correctly and that the application-specific software settings have been applied.
You can check the settings by extracting them with appropriate setting software or by using the front
panel interface (HMI panel).
The customer is usually responsible for determining the settings to be applied and for testing any
scheme logic.
The menu language is user-selectable, so the Commissioning Engineer can change it for
commissioning purposes if required.

Note: Restore the language setting to the customer’s preferred language on completion.

Warning: Before carrying out any work on the equipment you should be familiar with
the contents of the Safety Section or Safety Guide SFTY/4LM as well as the
ratings on the equipment’s rating label.

Warning: Do not disassemble the IED in any way during commissioning, other than to
test the CT shorting links.

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3 COMMISSIONING TEST MENU

The IED provides several test facilities under the COMMISSION TESTS menu heading. There are
menu cells that allow the status of the opto-isolated inputs, output relay contacts, internal Digital Data
Bus (DDB) signals and user-programmable LEDs to be monitored. There are also cells to test the
operation of the output contacts and user-programmable LEDs.
This section describes the commissioning tests available in the IED's Commissioning test menu.
Details of the setting ranges and default values can be found in the Settings and Records chapter.

3.1 Opto I/P Status

This cell can be used to monitor the status of the opto-isolated inputs while they are sequentially
energized with a suitable DC voltage.
The cell displays the status of the opto-isolated inputs as a binary string, '1' meaning energized, '0'
meaning de-energized. If you move the cursor along the binary numbers, the corresponding label text
is displayed for each logic input.

3.2 Relay O/P Status

This cell shows the status of the DDB signals, when the output relays are energized, as a binary
string. A '1' indicates an operated state and '0' a non-operated state. If you move the cursor along the
binary numbers the corresponding label text is displayed for each relay output.
The displayed information can be used to indicate the status of the output relays when the IED is in
service. Also fault finding for output relay damage can be performed by comparing the status of the
output contact under investigation with its associated bit.

Note: When the Test Mode cell is set to Contacts Blocked, this cell continues to indicate which contacts
would operate if the IED was in-service. It does not show the actual status of the output relays.

3.3 Test Port Status

This cell displays the status of the eight DDB signals that have been allocated in the Monitor Bit cells.
If you move the cursor along the binary numbers, the corresponding DDB signal text string is
displayed for each monitor bit.
By using this cell with suitable monitor bit settings, the state of the DDB signals can be displayed as
various operating conditions or sequences are applied to the IED. This allows the programmable
scheme logic to be tested.

3.4 LED Status

The Red LED Status and Green LED Status cells are eighteen bit binary strings that show which of
the user-programmable LEDs are ON when accessing from a remote location. 1 means a particular
LED is ON and 0 means OFF. When the status of a particular LED in both cells is 1, this shows the
LED is lit yellow.

3.5 Monitor Bits 1 to 8

The eight Monitor Bit cells allows you to select eight DDB signals that can be observed in the Test
Port Status cell or downloaded via the 25-pin front monitor/download port.
Each Monitor Bit cell can be assigned to a particular DDB signal. You set it by entering the required
DDB signal number from the list of available DDB signals.

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The pins of the monitor/download port used for monitor bits are as follows:
Monitor Bit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Monitor/Download Port Pin 11 12 15 13 20 21 23 24

The signal ground is available on pins 18, 19, 22 and 25.

Warning: The monitor/download port is not electrically isolated against induced

voltages on the communications channel. It should therefore only be used
for local communications.

3.6 Test Mode

This cell allows you to perform secondary injection testing. It also lets you test the output contacts
directly by applying menu-controlled test signals.
To select test mode, set the Test Mode menu cell to Test Mode. This takes the IED out of service and
blocks the maintenance counters. It also causes an alarm condition to be recorded so the yellow Out
of Service LED switches ON and an alarm message Prot’n. Disabled is displayed. This freezes any
information stored in the CB CONDITION column. In IEC 60870-5-103 versions, it changes the Cause
of Transmission (COT) to Test Mode.
In Test Mode the output contacts are still active. To disable the output contacts so they can be tested,
select Contacts Blocked. It also enables the test pattern and contact test functions, used to manually
operate the output contacts.
Once testing is complete, set the cell to Disabled to restore the relay back to service.

Warning: When the cell is in Test mode, the scheme logic still drives the output relays,
which could result in tripping of circuit breakers. To avoid this, set the Test
Mode cell to "Contacts Blocked".

Notes: 'Test mode' and 'Contacts Blocked' mode can also be selected by energizing an opto-input mapped
to the Test Mode signal, and the Contact Block signal respectively.

3.7 Test Pattern

The Commission Tests > Test Pattern cell is used to select the output relay contacts to be tested
when the Contact Test cell is set to Apply Test. The cell has a binary string with one bit for each
user-configurable output contact, which can be set to 1 to operate the output and 0 to not operate it.

3.8 Contact Test

When the Apply Test command in this cell is issued, the contacts set for operation change state.
Once the test has been applied, the command text on the LCD changes to No Operation. The
contacts remain in the Test state until reset by issuing the Remove Test command. The command
text on the LCD shows No Operation after the Remove Test command has been issued.

Note: When the Test Mode cell is set to Contacts Blocked the Relay O/P Status cell does not show the
current status of the output relays so can not be used to confirm operation of the output relays.
Therefore it is necessary to monitor the state of each contact in turn.

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3.9 Test LEDs

When the Apply Test command in this cell is issued the user-programmable LEDs are ON for
approximately 2 seconds before they switch OFF and the command text on the LCD reverts to No
Operation.

3.10 Test Autoreclose

If the IED has an auto-reclose function, this cell is available for testing the sequence of circuit breaker
trip and auto-reclose cycles.
The 3 Pole Trip command causes the device to perform the first three phase trip/reclose cycle so that
associated output contacts can be checked for operation at the correct times during the cycle. Once
the trip output has operated, the command text reverts to No Operation while the rest of the auto-
reclose cycle is performed. To test subsequent three-phase autoreclose cycles, repeat the 3 Pole Trip
command.
Similarly, where single pole auto-reclosing is available, the cycles for each single pole can be checked
by sequentially issuing the Pole A Test, Pole B Test or Pole C Test, as appropriate.

Note: The default settings for the programmable scheme logic has the AR Trip Test signals mapped to
the Trip Input signals. If the programmable scheme logic has been changed, it is essential that
these signals retain this mapping for the‘Test Auto-Reclose facility to work.

3.11 Using a Monitor/Download Port Test Box

A test box containing eight LEDs and a switchable audible indicator is available. It is housed in a
small plastic box with a 25-pin male D-connector that plugs directly into the monitor/download port.
There is also a 25-pin female D-connector which allows other connections to be made to the
monitor/download port while the monitor/download port test box is in place.
Each LED corresponds to one of the monitor bit pins on the monitor/download port. Monitor Bit 1 is
on the left-hand side when viewed from the front of the IED. The audible indicator can be selected to
sound if a voltage appears on any of the eight monitor pins. Alternatively it can be set to remain silent,
using only the LEDs.

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4 COMMISSIONING EQUIPMENT

4.1 Minimum Equipment Required

As a minimum, the following equipment is required:

Multifunctional dynamic current and voltage injection test set.

Multi-meter with suitable ac current range, and ac and dc voltage ranges of 0 - 440 V and 0 -
250 V respectively
Continuity tester (if not included in multi-meter).
Phase angle meter
Phase rotation meter
A portable PC, installed with appropriate software (MiCOM S1 Studio)

4.2 Optional equipment

Multi-finger test plug:
P992 for test block type P991
MMLB for test block type MMLG blocks
Electronic or brushless insulation tester with a DC output not exceeding 500 V
KITZ K-Bus - EIA(RS)232 protocol converter for testing EIA(RS)485 K-Bus port, if applicable
EIA(RS)485 to EIA(RS)232 converter for testing EIA(RS)485 Courier/MODBUS/IEC60870-5-
103/DNP3 port, if applicable
A portable printer (for printing a setting record from the portable PC).

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5 PRODUCT CHECKS
These product checks are designed to ensure that the device has not been physically damaged prior
to commissioning, is functioning correctly and that all input quantity measurements are within the
stated tolerances.
If the application-specific settings have been applied to the IED prior to commissioning, make a copy
of the settings. This allows you to restore them at a later date if necessary. This can be done by:

Obtaining a setting file from the customer.

Extracting the settings from the IED itself, using a portable PC with appropriate setting software.
Writing them down as you sequentially step through the options using the front panel HMI.

If the customer has changed the password that prevents unauthorized changes to some of the
settings, either the revised password should be provided, or the original password restored before
testing.

Note: If the password has been lost, a recovery password can be obtained from Alstom Grid.

5.1 With the IED De-energized

DANGER: The following group of tests should be carried out without the auxiliary
supply being applied to the IED and, if applicable, with the trip circuit
isolated.

The current and voltage transformer connections must be isolated from the IED for these checks. If a
P991 test block is provided, the required isolation can be achieved by inserting test plug type P992.
This open-circuits all wiring routed through the test block.
Before inserting the test plug, check the scheme diagram to ensure that this will not cause damage or
a safety hazard (the test block may, for example, be associated with protection current transformer
circuits). The sockets in the test plug, which correspond to the current transformer secondary
windings, must be linked before the test plug is inserted into the test block.

DANGER: Never open-circuit the secondary circuit of a current transformer since the
high voltage produced may be lethal and could damage insulation.

If a test block is not provided, the voltage transformer supply to the IED should be isolated using the
panel links or connecting blocks. The line current transformers should be short-circuited and
disconnected from the IED terminals. Where means of isolating the auxiliary supply and trip circuit (for
example isolation links, fuses and MCB) are provided, these should be used. If this is not possible,
the wiring to these circuits must be disconnected and the exposed ends suitably terminated to prevent
them from being a safety hazard.

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5.1.1 Visual Inspection

Warning: The rating information given under the top access cover on the front of the
IED should be checked. Check that the IED being tested is correct for the
line or circuit. Ensure that the circuit reference and system details are
entered onto the setting record sheet. Check the CT secondary current
rating and record the CT tap which is in use.

Carefully examine the IED to see that no physical damage has occurred since installation.
Ensure that the case earthing connections (bottom left-hand corner at the rear of the IED case) are
used to connect the IED to a local earth bar using an adequate conductor.

5.1.2 Current Transformer Shorting Contacts

Check the current transformer shorting contacts to ensure that they close when the heavy-duty
terminal block is disconnected from the current input board.

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Figure 1: Rear terminal blocks on size 80TE case

The heavy-duty terminal blocks are fastened to the rear panel using four crosshead screws. These
are located two at the top and two at the bottom.

Note: Use a magnetic bladed screwdriver to minimize the risk of the screws being left in the terminal block
or lost.

Pull the terminal block away from the rear of the case and check with a continuity tester that all the
shorting switches being used are closed.

5.1.3 Insulation
Insulation resistance tests are only necessary during commissioning if explicitly requested.
Isolate all wiring from the earth and test the insulation with an electronic or brushless insulation tester
at a DC voltage not exceeding 500 V. Terminals of the same circuits should be temporarily connected
together.
The main groups of IED terminals are:

Voltage transformer circuits

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Current transformer circuits

Auxiliary voltage supply
Field voltage output and opto-isolated control inputs
Relay contacts
EIA(RS)485 communication port
Ethernet communication port
Case earth

The insulation resistance should be greater than 100 M! at 500 V.

On completion of the insulation resistance tests, ensure all external wiring is correctly reconnected to
the IED.

5.1.4 External Wiring

Warning: Check that the external wiring is correct to the relevant IED diagram and
scheme diagram. Ensure as far as practical that phasing/phase rotation
appears to be as expected. The IED diagram number appears on the rating
label under the top access cover on the front of the device.

If a P991 test block is provided, the connections should be checked against the scheme diagram. We
recommend that you make the supply connections to the live side of the test block (coloured orange)
and use the odd numbered terminals (1, 3, 5, 7 …).
The auxiliary supply normally uses terminals 13 (supply positive) and 15 (supply negative). Terminals
14 and 16 connected are connected to the IED’s positive and negative auxiliary supply terminals
respectively. However, you should check the wiring against the schematic diagram to ensure
compliance with the customer’s normal practice.

5.1.5 Test Watchdog Contacts (IED not Energized)

Using a continuity tester, check that the Watchdog contacts are in the following states:
Terminals (P841A) Terminals (P841B) De-energized contact
J11 to J12 M11 to M12 Closed
J13 to J14 M13 to M14 Open
Table 1: Watchdog contacts – de-energized

Depending on its nominal supply rating, the IED can be operated from either a DC only or an AC/DC
auxiliary supply. The incoming voltage must be within the operating range specified in Table 2.
Without energizing the IED measure the auxiliary supply to ensure it is within the operating range.
Nominal supply rating DC (AC RMS) DC operating range AC operating range
24 - 48 V N/A 19 to 65 V N/A
48 - 110 V 30 - 100 V 37 to 150 V 32 - 110 V
125 - 250 V 100 - 240 V 87 to 300 V 80 to 265 V
Table 2: Operational range of auxiliary supply Vx

Note: The IED can withstand an ac ripple of up to 12% of the upper rated voltage on the dc auxiliary
supply.

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5.2 With the IED Energized

Warning: The current and voltage transformer connections must remain isolated from
the IED for these checks. The trip circuit should also remain isolated to
prevent accidental operation of the associated circuit breaker.

The following group of tests verifies that the IED hardware and software is functioning correctly and
should be carried out with the auxiliary supply applied to the IED.

5.2.1 Test Watchdog Contacts (IED Energized)

Using a continuity tester, check that the Watchdog contacts are in the following states:
Terminals (P841A) Terminals (P841B) De-energized contact
J11 to J12 M11 to M12 Open
J13 to J14 M13 to M14 Closed
Table 3: Watchdog contacts – energized ()

5.2.2 LCD
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is designed to operate in a wide range of substation ambient
temperatures and therefore has a contrast setting. This is factory preset but to adjust it use
CONFIGURATION > LCD Contrast.

Warning: Before applying a contrast setting, make sure it does not make the display
too light or dark so the menu text becomes unreadable. The display visibility
can be restored by downloading a MiCOM S1 Studio setting file, with the LCD
contrast set in the range of 7 to 11.

5.2.3 Date and Time

The date and time are stored in memory, which is backed up by an auxiliary battery behind the front
lower access cover. When delivered, this battery is isolated to prevent battery drain during
transportation and storage.
Before setting the time and date:

1. Open the lower access cover on the front panel.

2. Press on the battery lightly, to prevent it from falling out of the battery compartment, pull the
red tab to remove the isolation strip.
Now it is necessary to set the date and time to the correct values. The method of setting depends on
whether accuracy is maintained by the IRIG-B port at the rear or by the IED's internal clock.

With an IRIG-B signal

When using IRIG-B to maintain the clock, the IED must first be connected to the satellite clock
equipment (usually a P594), which should be energized and functioning.

1. In the DATE AND TIME column, set the IRIG-B Sync cell to Enabled.
2. Ensure the IED is receiving the IRIG-B signal by checking that cell IRIG-B Status reads
Active.
3. Once the IRIG-B signal is active, adjust the time offset of the universal co coordinated time
(satellite clock time) on the satellite clock equipment so that local time is displayed.

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4. Check that the time, date and month are correct in the Date/Time cell. The IRIG-B signal
does not contain the current year so it needs to be set manually in this cell.
5. If the auxiliary supply fails, the time and date are maintained by the auxiliary battery.
Therefore, when the auxiliary supply is restored, you should not have to set the time and date
again. To test this, remove the IRIG-B signal, and then remove the auxiliary supply. Leave
the device de-energized for approximately 30 seconds. On re energization, the time should be
correct.
6. Reconnect the IRIG-B signal.

Without an IRIG-B signal

If the time and date is not being maintained by an IRIG-B signal, in the DATE AND TIME column,
ensure that the IRIG-B Sync cell is set to Disabled.

7. Set the date and time to the correct local time and date using Date/Time cell or using the
serial protocol.
8. If the auxiliary supply fails, the time and date are maintained by the auxiliary battery.
Therefore, when the auxiliary supply is restored, you should not have to set the time and date
again. To test this, remove the auxiliary supply. Leave the device de-energized for
approximately 30 seconds. On re energization, the time should be correct.

5.2.4 LEDs
On power-up, all LEDs first flash yellow. Following this, the green "Healthy" LED switches ON,
indicating that the device is healthy.
The IED's non-volatile memory stores the states of the alarm, trip and user-programmable LEDs (if
configured to latch). If the auxiliary supply is disconnected, then at some later time reconnected, the
LEDS return to their previous states. If any LEDs were ON previously, they switch ON when the
auxiliary supply is applied.
If any of these LEDs are ON, reset them before proceeding with further testing. If the LED switches
OFF, this means it has reset successfully so it is operational and no testing is needed.

Note: In most cases, alarms related to the communications channels do not reset at this stage.

5.2.5 Testing the Alarm and Out-of-Service LEDs

The alarm and out of service LEDs can be tested using the COMMISSION TESTS menu column.

1. Set the Test Mode cell to Contacts Blocked.

2. Check that the out of service LED is ON continuously and the alarm LED flashes.
It is not necessary to return the Test Mode cell to Disabled at this stage because the test mode will
be required for later tests.

5.2.6 Testing the trip LED

To test the trip LED, initiate a manual circuit breaker trip from the relay. However, the trip LED will
operate during the setting checks performed later. Therefore no further testing of the trip LED is
required at this stage.

5.2.7 Test user-programmable LEDs

To test these LEDs, set COMMISSIONING TESTS > Test LEDs to Apply Test. Check that all user-
programmable LEDs switch on.

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5.2.8 Test Field voltage supply

The IED generates a field voltage of nominally 48 V that can be used to energize the opto-isolated
inputs. Alternatively the substation battery can be used.
For P841A

1. Measure the field voltage across terminals J7 and J9 of the power supply terminal block.
2. Check the polarity is correct.
3. Check the field voltage is in the range 40 V to 60 V when no load is connected
4. Repeat for terminals J8 and J10.

For P841B

1. Measure the field voltage across terminals M7 and M9 of the power supply terminal block.
2. Check the polarity is correct.
3. Check the field voltage is in the range 40 V to 60 V when no load is connected
4. Repeat for terminals M8 and M10.

5.2.9 Test Input Opto-Isolators

This test checks that all the opto-isolated inputs on the IED are functioning correctly.
The opto-isolated inputs should be energized one at a time. For terminal numbers, please see the
external connection diagrams in the "Wiring Diagrams" chapter. Ensuring correct polarity, connect the
field supply voltage to the appropriate terminals for the input being tested.

Warning: The opto-isolated inputs may be energized from an external DC auxiliary

supply such as the station battery in some installations. Check that this is
not the case before connecting the field voltage otherwise damage to the IED
may result.

The status of each opto-isolated input can be viewed using either the Opto I/P Status cell in the
SYSTEM DATA column, or the Opto I/P Status cell in the COMMISSION TESTS column.
A '1' indicates an energized input and a '0' indicates a de-energized input. When each opto-input is
energized, one of the characters on the bottom line of the display changes to indicate the new state of
the input.

5.2.10 Test Output Relays

Caution: The high break output contacts, fitted to some models, are polarity sensitive.
External wiring should be verified against polarity requirements described in
the external connection diagram to ensure correct operation.

This test checks that all the output relays are functioning correctly.

1. Ensure that the IED is still in test mode by checking that COMMISSION TESTS > Test Mode
is set to Blocked.
2. Energize the output relays one at a time. To select output relay 1 for testing, set the Test
Pattern cell to 1.

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3. Connect a continuity tester across the terminals corresponding to output relay 1 as shown in
the external connection diagram.
4. To operate the output relay set the Contact Test cell to Apply Test.
5. Check the operation with a continuity tester.
6. Measure the resistance of the contacts in the closed state.
7. Reset the output relay by setting the Contact Test cell to Remove Test.
8. Repeat the test for the remaining output relays.
9. Return the IED to service by setting COMMISSION TESTS > Test Mode to Disabled.

Warning: Keep the time between application and removal of the contact test as short
as possible to avoid excessive heating. Ensure the associated output relay
does not exceed the thermal ratings of anything connected to the output
relays during the contact test procedure.

5.2.11 Communication Port RP1

You need only perform this test if the IED is to be accessed from a remote location. The test varies
depending on the communications protocol used.
This test is not intended to verify the complete communication link between the IED and the remote
location. The test is intended to verify the IED's rear communications port and, if applicable, the
protocol converter.
The rear communication port RP1 has the following physical layer implementations:

K-Bus (copper connection)

EIA(RS)485 (copper connection)
Optical Fibre (fibre optic connection)

Copper connection
The copper rear communication port RP1 is presented on pins 16, 17 and 18 of the power supply
terminal block. Screened twisted pair cable is used. Pin 16 is the earth connection for the screen and
pins 17 and 18 are for the communication signal. The optional fibre connection is presented on a
separate board, housed in the communications slot.
For K-Bus applications, pins 17 and 18 are not polarity sensitive and it does not matter which way
round the wires are connected. EIA(RS)485 is polarity sensitive, so you must ensure the wires are
connected the correct way round (pin 17 is positive, pin 18 is negative).
If K-Bus is being used, a Kitz protocol converter (KITZ101, KITZ102 OR KITZ201) will have been
installed to convert the K-Bus signals into RS232. Likewise, if RS485 is being used, an RS485-RS232
converter will have been installed. In the case where a protocol converter is being used, a laptop PC
running appropriate software (such as MiCOM S1 Studio or PAS&T) can be connected to the
incoming side of the protocol converter, as shown in Figure 2.

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K-Bus

KITZ RS232
IED IED IED Protocol
Converter

RS485

RS485-RS232 RS232
IED IED IED
Converter

Figure 2: Connecting laptop to protocol converter

K-Bus can only be used with the Courier protocol, whereas RS485 and RS232 can be used for a
variety of serial protocols as required by the device in question, so communication using the chosen
data protocol also needs to be checked, as described in the following sections.

Fibre Connection
Some models have an optional fibre optic communications port fitted (on a separate communications
board). The communications port to be used is selected by setting the Physical Link cell in the
COMMUNICATIONS column, the values being 'Copper' or 'K-Bus' for the RS485/K-bus port and 'Fibre
Optic’ for the fibre optic port.

5.2.11.1 Courier

K-Bus
1. Set COMMUNICATIONS > Physical Link to K-Bus
2. Ensure that the communications baud rate and parity settings in the application software are
set the same as those on the protocol converter.
3. In COMMUNICATIONS > Remote Address set the IED's Courier address to a value between
1 and 254.
4. Check that communications can be established with this IED using the portable PC/Master
Station.

Copper
1. Set COMMUNICATIONS > Physical Link to copper.
2. Ensure that the communications baud rate and parity settings in the application software are
set the same as those of the IED.
3. In COMMUNICATIONS > Remote Address set the IED's Courier address to a value between
1 and 254.
4. Check that communications can be established with this IED using the portable PC/Master
Station

Fibre
1. Set COMMUNICATIONS > Physical Link to fibre-optic.
2. Ensure that the address and baud rate settings in the application software are set the same as
those of the IED.
3. Check that communications with the IED can be established using the Master Station.

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5.2.11.2 IEC60870-5-103 (VDEW) communications

Copper
1. Set COMMUNICATIONS > Physical Link to copper.
2. IEC60870-5-103/VDEW communication systems are designed to have a local Master Station
and this should be used to verify that the rear fibre optic or EIA(RS)485 port, as appropriate, is
working. Ensure that the IED address and baud rate settings in the application software are
set the same as those in the IED.
3. Check that communications with the IED can be established using the Master Station.

Fibre
1. Set COMMUNICATIONS > Physical Link to fibre-optic.
2. Ensure that the address and baud rate settings in the application software are set the same as
those of the IED.
3. Check that communications with the IED can be established using the Master Station.

5.2.11.3 DNP3.0 communications

Copper
1. Set COMMUNICATIONS > Physical Link to copper.
2. Ensure that the IED address, baud rate and parity settings in the application software are set
the same as those in the IED.
3. Check that communications with this IED can be established using the Master Station.

Fibre
1. Set COMMUNICATIONS > Physical Link to fibre-optic.
2. Ensure that the address and baud rate settings in the application software are set the same as
those of the IED.
3. Check that communications with the IED can be established using the Master Station.

5.2.11.4 IEC 61850 communications

1. Connect a portable PC running the appropriate IEC 61850 Client Software or MMS browser to
the IED's Ethernet port (RJ45 or ST fibre optic connection). Alternatively, you can use a
simple Ethernet 'ping' to the configured IP address.
2. Configure the IP parameters (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway) and SNTP time
synchronization parameters (SNTP Server 1, SNTP Server 2) Configuration of the IP
parameters can be imported from an SCL file or made manually by using the IED Configurator
tool, which is installed as part of MiCOM S1 Studio. In either case, these parameters are sent
to the IED using the IED Configurator via a serial connection to the IED’s front port - they
cannot be configured via the IED’s HMI on the front panel.

Note: If the assigned IP address is duplicated elsewhere on the same network, the remote
communications operates in an indeterminate way. However, the device checks for a conflict on
every IP configuration change and at power up. An alarm is raised if an IP conflict is detected. The
device can be configured to accept data from networks other than the local network using the
‘Gateway’ setting.

3. Check that communications with this IED can be established.

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5.2.12 Rear communications port RP2

RP2 is an optional second serial port board providing additional serial connectivity. It provides two 9-
pin D-type serial port connectors SK4 and SK5. SK4 can be configured as an EIA(RS232),
EIA(RS485), or K-Bus connection for Courier protocol only, while SK5 is fixed to EIA(RS)232 for
InterMiCOM signalling only.
It is not the intention of the test to verify the operation of the complete system from the IED to the
remote location, just the IED's rear communications port and any protocol converter necessary.

5.2.12.1 K-Bus configuration

1. If a K-Bus-to-RS232 KITZ protocol converter is installed, connect a portable PC running

appropriate software (such as MiCOM S1 Studio or PAS&T) to the to the RS232 port of the
KITZ protocol converter.
2. Ensure that the communications baud rate and parity settings in the application software are
set the same as those on the protocol converter.
3. In COMMUNICATIONS > Remote Address set the IED's Courier address to a value between
1 and 254.
4. Set COMMUNICATIONS > RP2 Port Config to K-Bus
5. Check that communications can be established with this IED using the portable PC.

5.2.12.2 EIA(RS)485 configuration

1. If an EIA(RS)485 to EIA(RS)232 converter is installed, connect a portable PC running

appropriate software (for example MiCOM S1 Studio) to the EIA(RS)232 side of the converter
and the IED's RP2 port to the EIA(RS)485 side of the converter.
2. Ensure that the communications baud rate and parity settings in the application software are
set the same as those in the IED.
3. In COMMUNICATIONS > RP2 Address set the IED's Courier address to a value between 1
and 254.
4. Set COMMUNICATIONS > RP2 Port Config to EIA(RS)485.
5. Check that communications can be established with this relay using the portable PC.

5.2.12.3 EIA(RS)232 configuration

1. Connect a portable PC running the appropriate software (for example MiCOM S1 Studio) to
the rear EIA(RS)232 port (SK5)
2. Ensure that the communications baud rate and parity settings in the application software are
set the same as those in the IED.
3. In COMMUNICATIONS > RP2 Address set the IED's Courier address to a value between 1
and 254.
4. Set COMMUNICATIONS > RP2 Port Config to EIA(RS)232.
5. Check that communications can be established with this IED using the portable PC.

5.2.13 Current Inputs

This test verifies that the current measurement inputs are configured correctly.
All devices leave the factory set for operation at a system frequency of 50 Hz. If operation at 60 Hz is
required then this must be set in the Frequency cell in the SYSTEM DATA column.

1. Apply current equal to the line current transformer secondary winding rating to each current
transformer input in turn. See the external connection diagram for the terminal numbers.

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2. Check its magnitude using a multi-meter or test set readout. The corresponding reading can
then be checked in the MEASUREMENTS 1 column.
3. Record the displayed value. The measured current values are either in primary or secondary
Amperes. If MEASURE’T SETUP > Local Values is set to Primary, the value displayed
should be equal to the applied current multiplied by the corresponding current transformer
ratio (set in the CT AND VT RATIOS column). See Table 4. If Local Values is set to
Secondary, the value displayed should be equal to the applied current.

Note: If a PC is connected to the IED rear communications port to display the measured current, the
process is similar. However, the MEASURE’T SETUP > Remote Values setting determines
whether the displayed values are in primary or secondary Amperes.

The measurement accuracy of the IED is ±1%. However, an additional allowance must be made for
the accuracy of the test equipment being used.
Corresponding CT ratio
Cell in MEASUREMENTS 1
(in ‘CT and VT RATIOS‘ column)
IA magnitude
IB magnitude Phase CT Primary / Phase CT Secondary
IC magnitude
IM magnitude Mcomp CT Primary / Mcomp CT Secondary
ISEF magnitude SEF amp CT Primary / SEF amp CT Secondary
Table 4: CT Ratios settings

5.2.14 Voltage inputs

This test verifies that the voltage measurement inputs are configured correctly.

1. Apply rated voltage to each voltage transformer input in turn

2. Check its magnitude using a multimeter or test set readout. The corresponding reading can
then be checked in the MEASUREMENTS 1 column.
3. Record the value displayed. The measured voltage values is either in primary or secondary
Volts. If MEASURE’T SETUP > Local Values is set to Primary, the values displayed should
be equal to the applied voltage multiplied by the corresponding voltage transformer ratio (set
in the CT AND VT RATIOS column), as shown in Table 5. If the Local Values cell is set to
Secondary, the value displayed should be equal to the applied voltage.

Note: If a PC connected to the IED using the rear communications port is being used to display the
measured current, the process is similar. However, the MEASURE’T SETUP > Remote Values
setting determines whether the displayed values are in primary or secondary Amperes.

Corresponding CT ratio
Cell in MEASUREMENTS 1
(in ‘CT and VT RATIOS‘ column)
VAN magnitude
VBN magnitude Main VT Primary / Main VT Secondary
VCN magnitude
Check Sync Voltage Magnitude C/S VT Primary / C/S VT Secondary
CB2 Check Sync Volt Magnitude (for dual circuit
CB2 C/S VT Primary / CB2 C/S VT Secondary
breaker variants)
Table 5: Voltage ratio settings

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6 SETTING CHECKS
The setting checks ensure that all of the application-specific settings have been correctly applied, both
the IED’s function and the programmable scheme logic settings.

Note: If applicable, the trip circuit remains isolated during these checks to prevent accidental operation of
the associated circuit breaker.

6.1 Apply Application-Specific Settings

There are two different methods of applying the settings to the IED

Transferring settings to the IED from a pre-prepared setting file using MiCOM S1 Studio
Enter the settings manually using the IED’s front panel HMI

6.1.1 Transferring settings from a settings file

This method is preferred for transferring function settings as it is much faster, and there is a lower
margin for error.

1. Connect a laptop/PC (that is running MiCOM S1 Studio) to the IED's front serial port, or any
rear Courier communications port (with a KITZ protocol converter if necessary).
2. Power on the IED
3. Right-click on the appropriate device name in the Studio Explorer pane and select Send
4. In the Send to dialog select the setting files and click Send
5. Close the Send to dialog by clicking Close

Notes: If the device name does not already exist in the Studio Explorer system, first perform a
QuickConnect to the IED. Then manually add the settings file to the device name in the Studio
Explorer system. Refer to the MiCOM S1 Studio help for details of how to do this.

If application-specific Programmable Logic Scheme (PSL) is used, this must be transferred to the
IED from MiCOM S1 Studio. It is not possible to change the PSL using the IED’s front panel HMI.

6.1.2 Entering the settings using the IED's front panel HMI panel

Note: It is not possible to change the PSL using the IED’s front panel HMI.

1. Starting at the default display, press the down cursor key to show the first column heading.
2. Use the horizontal cursor keys to select the required column heading.
3. Use the vertical cursor keys to view the setting data in the column.
4. To return to the column header, either press and hold the up cursor key, or press the Cancel
key once. It is only possible to move across columns at the column heading level.
5. To return to the default display, press the up cursor key or the Cancel key from any of the
column headings. If you use the auto-repeat function of the up cursor key, you cannot go
straight to the default display from one of the column cells because the auto-repeat stops at
the column heading.

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6. To change the value of a setting, go to the relevant cell in the menu, then press the Enter key
to change the cell value. A flashing cursor on the LCD shows that the value can be changed.
You may be prompted for a password first.
7. To change the setting value, press the up and down cursor keys. If the setting to be changed
is a binary value or a text string, select the required bit or character to be changed using the
left and right cursor keys.
8. Press the Enter key to confirm the new setting value or the Clear key to discard it. The new
setting is automatically discarded if it is not confirmed within 15 seconds.
9. For protection group settings and disturbance recorder settings, the changes must be
confirmed before they are used. When all required changes have been entered, return to the
column heading level and press the down cursor key. Before returning to the default display,
the following prompt appears.

Update settings"
ENTER or CLEAR

10. Press the Enter key to accept the new settings or press the Clear key to discard the new
settings.

Notes: If the menu time-out occurs before the setting changes have been confirmed, the setting values are
also discarded.

Control and support settings are updated immediately after they are entered, without the Update
settings" prompt

Warning: If the installation needs application-specific PSL, the relevant .psl files, must
be transferred to the IED, for each setting group that will be used.
If you do not do this, the factory default PSL will still be resident. This may
have severe operational and safety consequences.

6.2 Overcurrent Protection

If the overcurrent protection function is being used, the I>1 element should be tested.

1. Check for any possible dependency conditions and simulate as appropriate.

2. In the CONFIGUARATION column, disable all protection elements other than the one being
tested.
3. Make a note of which elements need to be re-enabled after testing.

6.2.1 Connecting the test circuit

1. Determine which output relay has been selected to operate when an I>1 trip occurs by viewing
the programmable scheme logic. The output relay assigned for Trip Output A (DDB 523)
faults should be used. Stage 1 should be mapped directly to an output relay in the
programmable scheme logic.

Note: If the default PSL is used, output relay 3 can be used as I1> is mapped to Trip inputs 3 Ph (DDB
529), which in turn is mapped internally to Any Trip (DDB 522), which is mapped to output relay 3.

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2. Connect the output relay so that its operation will trip the test set and stop the timer.
3. Connect the current output of the test set to the A-phase current transformer input.
If the I>1 Directional cell in the GROUP 1 OVERCURRENT column is set to ‘Directional Fwd’,
the current should flow out of terminal C2. If set to ‘Directional Rev’, it should flow into terminal
2.
If the I>1 Directional cell in the GROUP 1 OVERCURRENT column has been set to
‘Directional Fwd’ or ‘Directional Rev’, the rated voltage should be applied to terminals 20 and
21.

4. Ensure that the timer will start when the current is applied to the relay.

Note: If the timer does not stop when the current is applied and stage 1 has been set for directional
operation, the connections may be incorrect for the direction of operation set. Try again with the
current connections reversed.

6.2.2 Perform the test

1. Ensure that the timer is reset.
2. Apply a current of twice the setting shown in the I>1 Current Set cell in the GROUP 1
OVERCURRENT column.
3. Note the time displayed when the timer stops.
4. Check that the red trip LED is ON.

6.2.3 Check the operating time

Check that the operating time recorded by the timer is within the range shown in Table 6.
For all characteristics, allowance must be made for the accuracy of the test equipment being used.
Operating time at twice current setting and time multiplier/
Characteristic
time dial setting of 1.0
Nominal (seconds) Range (seconds)
DT I>1 Time Delay] setting Setting ±2%
IEC S Inverse 10.03 9.53 - 10.53
IEC V Inverse 13.50 12.83 - 14.18
IEC E Inverse 26.67 24.67 - 28.67
UK LT Inverse 120.00 114.00 - 126.00
IEEE M Inverse 3.8 3.61 - 4.0
IEEE V Inverse 7.03 6.68 - 7.38
IEEE E Inverse 9.50 9.02 - 9.97
US Inverse 2.16 2.05 - 2.27
US ST Inverse 12.12 11.51 - 12.73
Table 6: Characteristic operating times for I>1

Notes: with the exception of the definite time characteristic, the operating times given in Table 6 are for a
Time Multiplier Setting (TMS) or Time Dial Setting (TDS) of 1. For other values of TMS or TDS, the
values need to be modified accordingly.

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For definite time and inverse characteristics there is an additional delay of up to 0.02 second and
0.08 second respectively. You may need to add this the IED's acceptable range of operating times.

Caution: When the tests are completed, restore all settings that were disabled for testing
purposes.

6.3 Restoration of communications and clearing VTS

If, during the testing described above, it was necessary to create communication failure conditions or
VTS alarm conditions, these should now be cleared now. If communications failure was achieved by
setting the Test Loopback cell to Disabled, this should be reset to Enabled.
The protection communications statistics also need to be reset.

6.4 System Check and Check Synchronization

This function performs a comparison between the line voltage and the bus voltage.
For a single circuit breaker application, there are two voltage inputs to compare:

one from the voltage transformer input from the line side of the circuit breaker (Main VT)
one from the VT on the bus side of the circuit breaker (CS VT).

For a dual circuit breaker installation (breaker-and-a-half switch or mesh/ring bus), three VT inputs are
required:

one from the common point of the two circuit breakers, identified as the line (Main VT)
one from the bus side of CB1 (CB1 CS VT)
one from the bus side of CB2 (CB2 CS VT).

In most cases the line VT input is three phase, whereas the bus VTs are single phase.
The bus VT inputs are normally single phase so the system voltage checks are made on single
phases and the VT may be connected to either a phase-to-phase or phase to neutral voltage.
For these reasons, the IED has to be programmed with the appropriate connection. The CS Input
setting in the CT AND VT RATIOS column can be set to A-N, B-N, C-N, A-B, B-C or C-A according to
the application.
The single-phase bus VT inputs each have associated phase shift and voltage magnitude
compensation settings to compensate for healthy voltage angle and magnitude differences between
the check sync VT input and the selected main VT reference phase. These are:

CS VT Ph Shift and CS VT Mag for single CB models

CB1 CS VT PhShft, CB1 CS VT Mag, CB2 CS VT PhShft and CB2 CS VT Mag for dual CB
models

Any voltage measurements or comparisons using bus VT inputs are made using the compensated
values.
Each circuit breaker controlled can have two stages of check synchronism enabled according to the
settings:

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System Checks, CS1 Status and CS2 Status for single CB models
Sys Checks CB1, CB1 CS1 Status, CB1 CS2 Status, Sys Checks CB2, CB2 CS1 Status,
CB1 CS2 Status for dual circuit breaker models.

When the system voltage check conditions are satisfied, the relevant DDB signals are asserted high
as follows:

DDB (883): Check Sync 1 OK (single CB models)

DDB (884): Check Sync 2 OK (single CB models)
Or

DDB (883): CB1 CS1 OK (dual CB models)

DDB (884): CB1 CS2 OK (dual CB models)
DDB (1577): CB2 CS1 OK (dual CB models)
DDB (1463): CB2 CS2 OK (dual CB models)
These DDB signals should be mapped to the monitor/download port and used to indicate that the
system check synchronizing condition has been satisfied.

6.4.1 Check sync ok

1. Taking note of the check synchronism settings, identify the appropriate VT input terminals and
inject voltage signals that should satisfy the system voltage check synchronism criteria.
2. Check that the DDB signals are asserted high.

6.4.2 Check sync fail

1. Change the voltage signals so that the criteria are not satisfied
2. Check that the appropriate DDB signals are driven low.

6.5 Check trip and auto-reclose cycle

If the auto-reclose function is being used, the circuit breaker trip and auto reclose cycle can be tested
automatically by using the application-specific settings.
To test the trip and close operation without operating the breaker, the following conditions must be
satisfied:

The CB Healthy DDB should either not be mapped, or if it is mapped it must be asserted high.
The CB status inputs (52A, etc.) should either not be mapped, or if they are mapped they
should be activated to mimic the circuit breaker operation.
If configured for single pole tripping, either the VTs Connected setting in the CT/VT RATIO
column should be set to No, or appropriate voltage signals need to be applied to prevent the
pole dead logic from converting to 3-pole tripping.

1. To test the first three-phase auto-reclose cycle, set COMMISSION TESTS > Test Auto-
reclose to Trip 3 Pole. The IED performs a trip/reclose cycle.
2. Repeat this operation to test the subsequent three-phase auto-reclose cycles.
3.Check all output relays (used for such as circuit breaker tripping and closing, or blocking other
devices) operate at the correct times during the trip/close cycle.
Check the auto-reclose cycles for single phase trip conditions one at a time by sequentially setting
COMMISSION TESTS > Test Auto-reclose to Trip Pole A, Trip Pole B and Trip Pole C.

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7 ON-LOAD CHECKS
The objectives of the on-load checks are to:

Confirm the external wiring to the current and voltage inputs is correct
Measure the magnitude of capacitive current

These checks can only be carried out if there are no restrictions preventing the energization of the
plant, and the other devices in the group have already been commissioned.
Remove all test leads and temporary shorting leads, and replace any external wiring that has been
removed to allow testing.

Warning: If any external wiring has been disconnected for the commissioning process,
replace it in accordance with the relevant external connection or scheme
diagram.

7.1 Confirm Voltage Connections

1. Using a multimeter, measure the voltage transformer secondary voltages to ensure they are
correctly rated. Check that the system phase rotation is correct using a phase rotation meter.
2. Compare the values of the secondary phase voltages with the measured values in the
MEASUREMENTS 1 menu column.

Corresponding VT ratio in ‘VT and CT

Voltage Cell in MEASUREMENTS 1 Column (02)
RATIO‘ column (0A) of menu)
VAB VAB Magnitude
VBC VBC Magnitude Error! Bookmark not defined.Error!
VCA VCA Magnitude Bookmark not defined.Main VT Primary
VAN VAN Magnitude / Main VT Secondary

VBN VBN Magnitude

VCN VCN Magnitude
VCHECKSYNC. CS Voltage Mag.] CS VT Primary / CS VT Secondary
CB2 CS VT Prim’y
CB2 VCHECKSYNC. CB2 CS Volt Mag
CB2 CS VT Sec’y
Table 7: Measured voltages and VT ratio settings

If the Local Values cell is set to ‘Secondary’, the values displayed should be equal to the applied
secondary voltage. The values should be within 1% of the applied secondary voltages. However, an
additional allowance must be made for the accuracy of the test equipment being used.
If the Local Values cell is set to ‘Primary’, the values displayed should be equal to the applied
secondary voltage multiplied the corresponding voltage transformer ratio set in the CT & VT RATIOS
column. The values should be within 1% of the expected values, plus an additional allowance for the
accuracy of the test equipment being used.

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7.2 Confirm Current Connections

1. Measure the current transformer secondary values for each input using a multimeter
connected in series with the corresponding current input.
2. Check that the current transformer polarities are correct by measuring the phase angle
between the current and voltage, either against a phase meter already installed on site and
known to be correct or by determining the direction of power flow by contacting the system
control centre.
3. Ensure the current flowing in the neutral circuit of the current transformers is negligible.
4. Compare the values of the secondary phase currents and phase angle with the measured
values, which can be found in the MEASUREMENTS 1 column.

If the Local Values cell is set to ‘Secondary’, the values displayed should be equal to the applied
secondary voltage. The values should be within 1% of the applied secondary voltages. However, an
additional allowance must be made for the accuracy of the test equipment being used.
If the Local Values cell is set to ‘Primary’, the values displayed should be equal to the applied
secondary voltage multiplied the corresponding voltage transformer ratio set in the CT & VT RATIOS
column. The values should be within 1% of the expected values, plus an additional allowance for the
accuracy of the test equipment being used.

7.3 On load directional test

This test ensures that directionalized overcurrent and fault locator functions have the correct
forward/reverse response to fault and load conditions. For this test you must first know the actual
direction of power flow on the system. If not known already, this must be determined using adjacent
instrumentation or protection already in-service.

For load current flowing in the Forward direction (power export to the remote line end), the A
Phase Watts cell in the MEASUREMENTS 2 column should show positive power signing.
For load current flowing in the Reverse direction (power import from the remote line end), the A
Phase Watts cell in the MEASUREMENTS 2 column should show negative power signing.

Note: This check applies only for Measurement Modes 0 (default), and 2. This should be checked in the
MEASURE’T. SETUP column (Measurement Mode = 0 or 2). If measurement modes 1 or 3 are
used, the expected power flow signing would be opposite to that shown above.

In the event of any uncertainty, check the phase angle of the phase currents with respect to their
phase voltage.

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8 FINAL CHECKS
The tests are now complete.

1. Remove all test leads and temporary shorting leads.

2. If you have had to disconnect any of the external wiring to perform the wiring verification tests,
replace all wiring, fuses and links in accordance with the relevant external connection or
scheme diagram.
3. Ensure that the IED has been restored to service by checking that the Test Mode and Static
Test cells in the COMMISSION TESTS column are set to ‘Disabled’.
4. The settings applied should be carefully checked against the required application-specific
settings to ensure that they are correct, and have not been mistakenly altered during testing.

There are two methods of checking the settings;

Extracting them from the IED to a laptop

Step through the settings using the HMI panel

In either case, compare the settings with the original application-specific setting records
Finally, ensure that all protection elements required have been set to Enabled in the
CONFIGURATION column

5. If the IED is in a new installation or the circuit breaker has just been maintained, the circuit
breaker maintenance and current counters should be zero. These counters can be reset
using the Reset All Values cell. If the required access level is not active, the device requests
a password so the setting change can be made.
6. If the menu language has been changed to allow accurate testing it should be restored to the
customer’s preferred language.
7. If a P991/MMLG test block is installed, remove the P992/MMLB test plug and replace the
cover so that the protection is put into service.
8. Ensure that all alarms and LEDs and communications statistics have been reset.
9. If applicable, replace the secondary front cover of the unit.

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