DRTS 33

Automatic Relay
Test System
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The new generation of advanced test equipments for

relays, energy meters, transducers and power quality meters

Application
• Testing all relay technologies: electromechanical, DRTS 33 can test all the following relays
solid state, numerical and IEC61850
RELAY TYPE IEEE NO
• Manual control with color display
Distance relay 21
• Simultaneously available: 3 Current and 3 Synchronizing device 25
Voltage plus 1 battery simulator outputs Under/over-voltage relay 27/59
Directional Power relay 32
• High current outputs: 3 x 32 A, 1 x 96 A Field relay 40
Reverse phase current relay 46
• High power outputs: 3 x 420 VA, 1 x 1000 VA Phase sequence voltage relay 47
Incomplete sequence relay 48
• High accuracy outputs: better than 0.05%
Instantaneous over-current relay 50
• IEC 61850 protocol interface Inverse time over-current relay 51
Power factor relay 55
• USB and Ethernet interface Voltage balance relay 60
Ground detector relay 64
• Pen drive interface
Directional over-current relay 67
• Internal GPS and IRIG-B interface for end-to-end tests Phase angle out of step relay 78
Automatic reclosing relay 79
• Advanced testing and data management Frequency relay 81
software TDMS Pilot wire receiver relay 85
Lockout relay 86
• Complete library of relays from the major Differential protection relay 87
manufacturers Voltage directional relay 91
• Highest quality, safety and reliability Power directional relay 92
Tripping relay 94

Specifications Operator interface

DRTS 33 is the leading edge, most powerful and accurate relay, DRTS 33 can be operated directly from the front panel by means
energy meters (class 0.1) and transducers test set manufactured by of a large color graphical display, a rotary selector, a keypad and
ISA. The locally and PC controlled test set generates high precision function keys. Two PC interfaces, USB and Ethernet, allow to
(0.05% accuracy) signals using multiple DSP technology. control the test set with the advanced testing software TDMS.
Four hardware configurations are available: It can also be operated by the optional Local Touch Control
• DRTS 66: with 6 Current 6 Voltage generators plus 1 battery (touch screen) module that can be used attached or detached
simulator from the test set.
• DRTS 64: with 6 Current and 4 Voltage generators plus 1
battery simulator
• DRTS 34: with 3 Current and 4 Voltage generators plus 1
battery simulator
• DRTS 33: with 3 Current and 3 Voltage generators plus 1
battery simulator
Its powerful current outputs (3 x 32 A at 420 VA) and voltage
outputs (3 x 300 V at 100 VA) allow to test any type of relays
including electromechanical relays.
The test sets integrate the IEC 61850 protocol interface for testing
relay with Ethernet-based substation communication protocol.
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Local control
Manual test setup Distance relay test setup Over-current relay test result

Technical specification
Current Generator Output Power
Current Outputs Typical values

DRTS 33 DRTS 33
3 x 0 ... 32 A AC 3 x 0 ... 300 V

1 x 0 ... 96 A AC 1 x 0 ... 600 V

1 x 200 VA at 600 V

Output Power • One voltage output can be selected via software

Typical values to act as an independent voltage output, or ,via software,
the output can be selected to be: V0 = (V1+V2+V3)/3 or V0 =
DRTS 33 (V1+V2+V3)/1.73 (bolded stays for vector sum)
• Accuracy: Typical ±0.025% of the value ± 0.01%
3 x 420 VA at 32 A
of the range; guaranteed ±0.06% of the value ± 0.015%
1 x 1000 VA at 64 A of the range
• Distortion: 0.015% Typical; 0.03% guaranteed
• Accuracy: typical ±0.02% of the value ±0.01% • Resolution: 0.4 mV at 12.5 V; 10 mV at 300 V
of the range; guaranteed 0.04% of the value ± 0.01% • Connections: 4 mm banana sockets
of the range
• Distortion: 0.05% Typical; 0.15% guaranteed Other Generator Characteristics
• Resolution: 0.1 mA at 32 A
• Connections: 4 mm banana sockets Output Frequency
Currents and Voltages output frequency: 0 to 3000 Hz.
Voltage Generators For the voltage: 3 kHz at 60 V; 2 kHz at 100 V; 700 Hz at 300 V.
Voltage Outputs Transient: 0 to 5000 Hz.
Possibility to program 12 different frequencies on all outputs.
DRTS 33 Maximum frequency error: 0.5 ppM.
3 x 0 ... 300 V Resolution: < 5 µHz.

1 x 0 ... 600 V Phase Angle

Range: - 360° ... +360°
• Ranges: 12.5 V and 300 V Resolution: 0.001°
Accuracy (voltages and currents) 50/60 Hz: 0.01° typical, 0.02°
guaranteed
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Battery Simulator
0…260 V DC / 1 A • DC accuracy, 5 mA: ± 0.05% of value ± 0.02% of
Power: 50 W or 1 A range. Connections: 4 mm banana sockets
Accuracy: 2% • DC Voltage measuring input
Connections: 4 mm banana sockets • Measuring range ± 10 V
• DC Accuracy: ± 0.02% of value ± 0.01% of range.
Low Level Signal Outputs Connections: 4 mm banana sockets.
(option included in code 87170)
Number of outputs: 6 NOTE: all specifications apply at 25 °C ± 2 °C. AC specifications apply
Full range voltage output: 7.26 Vrms for sinusoidal waveform and frequency between 48 and 62 Hz.
Output current: 5 mA max Temperature drift: ± 0.01%/°C. Current outputs derating at 115 V AC
Resolution: 0.43 mV power supply.
Accuracy: 0.015% typical; 0.05% guaranteed
Frequency bandwidth: DC to 20 kHz Interface Connections
Connection: Multipole connector, rear side Type of interfaces: USB, Ethernet, IEC 61850, IRIG-B.
Characteristics of USB interface:
Binary Inputs • Transmission rate: 3x minimum
Number of inputs: 12 inputs. • Interface cable: 2 meters, included
Galvanic isolations: six groups of two inputs each, with six
Characteristics of the ETHERNET interface:
common points isolated among them.
• Connector type: RJ-45
Inputs characteristics: potential-free or with voltage, from 4.5 to
• Interface cable: 2 meters, included
300 V DC (24 to 230 V AC). When the Transcope option is present,
the maximum voltage is 600 V DC (425 V AC). Characteristics of the IEC61850 interface (optional):
Selection of the type of input: dry; 5 V; 24 V; 48 V; 100 V • Connector type: RJ-45
Trigger conditions: N.O./N.C./Edge/boolean(each input • Interface cable: 2 meters, included
independent) Characteristics of the IRIG-B connection (optional):
Timer range: Infinite • Fiber optic connector, ST type
Timer resolution: 0.01 ms
Timer accuracy: 0.001% of the measure ± 0.1 ms Internal Memory
Sample rate: up to 10 kHz; with the Transcope option up to 50 kHz 256 Mb internal memory suitable to store in the test set
Connections: 4 mm banana sockets approximately 2.000 test results
Counter Inputs Pen Drive Interface
Number of inputs: 2 It allows saving and recalling local test setting and results
Frequency range for pulses: 0 to 100 kHz
Connections: 4 mm banana sockets Display - Keypad - Function Keys - Endecoder
• One Encoder: digital rotary switch
Binary Outputs Relays
• One Keyboard: 12 keys
Number of binary outputs: 4, make and break • Five Function keys
Type: Potential free timed relays • Display: 256 colours, type LED, graphic 320 x 240
Characteristics of the contacts with a resistive load: pixels; dimension 5.7 inches
• AC: 300 V; 8 A; 2400 VA
• DC: 300 V; 8 A; 50 W Power Supply
• Programmable time delay: from 0 to 999,999.999 s
• Mains power supply: 85 to 264 V AC, sinusoidal,
• Connections: 4 mm safety banana sockets
single phase
• Frequency: 45 to 65 Hz
Binary Output Transitors
(option included in code 87170) • Power consumption:
Number: 4 - stand-by: less than 150 W;
Type: transistor, open collector outputs, dry, connected to a - maximum load, 115 V supply: 1600 W;
dedicated connector - maximum load, 230 V supply: 2700 W.
Characteristics of the outputs: 24 V, 5 mA Connection: Standard 16 A AC socket.
Short circuit protection
Protection for voltages higher than 24 V
Weight and Dimensions
Programmable time delay: 0 to 999,999.999 s Weight: 18 kg (39 lb)
Timing accuracy with respect to test start: 50 µs Dimensions without the handle: 150 (h) x 466 (w) x 423 (d) mm
Connections: multipole connector, rear side (5.9 x 18.3 x 16.9’’)

Analog DC Measuring Inputs

Accessories Supplied with the Unit
• DC Current measuring input
Protective carrying bag
• Measuring ranges: ± 20 mA and ± 5 mA
Set of test leads: 12 cables
• DC accuracy, 20 mA: ± 0.02% of value ± 0.01% of range
Power supply cable
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Ground connection cable AMI 632 - Current Amplifier 6X32A

USB and Ethernet cables
Instruction and maintenance manuals

Applicable standards
Electromagnetic compatibility:
Directive 2004/108/EC. Applicable Standard: EN61326:2006.

Low voltage:
Directive 2006/95/EC (CE conform)
Applicable standard, for a class I instrument, pollution degree 2,
installation category II: CEI EN 61010-1
Operating temperature: 0 - 55°C
Storage: -25°C to 70°C
Relative humidity: 5 - 95%, without intermal condensation The six phase current amplifier AMI 632 is an additional device
Altitude: < 2000 m to DRTS 33. The option requires IRIG-B connection and output
Applicable also to external amplifiers AMI 332 and AMI 632 extension module on DRTS 33 and it includes six current generators
at 32 A each. In connection with the DRTS 33, the option offers the
following features:
Optional accessories
• To control 9 currents at 32 A each at the meantime, for
External Amplifiers the test of three windings transformer differential
protection relays
AMI 332 - Current Amplifier 3X32A • To have a six phase generator at 32 A per phase
• To have three phase generator at 64 A per phase
• To have a single phase output at 96 A

CURRENT GENERATORS POWER

6 x 0 … 32 A AC 6 x 430 VA at 32 A AC
3 x 0 … 64 A AC 3 x 860 VA at 64 A AC
1 x 0 … 128 A AC 1 x 1000 VA at 64 A AC

AMI 632 - Technical Specification

Accuracy: 0.02% of the value ± 0.01% of the range, Typical; 0.04% of
the value ± 0.01% of the range, guaranteed
Distortion: 0.05% Typical; 0.15% guaranteed
The three phase current amplifier AMI 332 is an additional device Resolution: 1 mA
to DRTS 33. The option requires IRIG-B connection and output Connections: 4 mm banana sockets
extension module on DRTS 33 and it includes three current
generators at 32 A each. In connection with the DRTS 33, the Power Supply for AMI 332 and AMI 632
option offers the following features: • Mains power supply: 85V to 264 V AC, sinusoidal,
• To control 6 currents at 32 A each at the mean time, for single phase
the test of two-secondary transformer protection relays • Frequency: 45 to 65 Hz
• To have a three phase generator at 64 A per phase • Power consumption:
• To have a single phase generator at 96 A - at rest: less than 150 W
- maximum load, 115 V supply: 800/1600 W
CURRENT GENERATORS POWER - maximum load, 230 V supply: 1300/2700 W
3 x 0 … 32 A AC 3 x 430 VA at 32 A AC Connection: Standard 16 A AC socket
1 x 0 ... 96 A AC 1 x 1000 VA at 64 A AC
Accesories Supplied with the Units
Protective carrying bag, power supply cable,
test leads kit and connection cable to DRTS 33.
AMI 332 - Technical Specification
Accuracy: Typical 0.02% of the value ± 0.01% of the range;
guaranteed 0.04% of the value ± 0.01% of the range
Distortion: 0.05% Typical - 0.15% guaranteed
Resolution: 1 mA
Connections: 4 mm banana sockets
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IN2-CDG Current Booster for 1 a Rated External GPS Synchronizer

High Burden Relays The GPS synchronizer is an external module that allows to
The option IN2-CDG includes a set of three current transformers, synchronize the test start of two DRTS 33. Features:
with the following characteristics: • 1 digital output O-24 V DC, for synchronization
• Primaries: 12.5 A and 15 A • 1 selector to program the following pulse intervals: 5 s; 10 s; 20
• Secondaries: 0.5 A; 1 A; 2.5 A; 5 A. Nominal power: 100 VA. s; 30 s; 40 s; 60 s
Current ratio error: 0.2% • Maximum timing error with respect to nominal: 2 µs
Case: plastic • Lights to confirm: power-on; Locked; Pulse available
For the single phase test of the CDG relay it is possible to have three • 1 START and STOP push-button
times the above power, connecting current outputs in series • Power supply: 110/22O V AC
The option includes:
HPB 600 and HPB 400 Current Boosters • the antenna
These options are aimed at testing old electro-mechanical • an extension cable for the antenna, 20 m long
overcurrent relays; in particular, at relays rated 1 A. The power • two cables, red and black, 2 m long, with banana
output is so high that it can test even relays rated at less than 1 A terminations, for the connection to the test set trip input
Other features for HPB 400: • the power supply cable
• Primary current: 32 A • Weight: 1.7 kg
• Secondary currents: 20 A, 4 A, 1 A • Dimensions: 150 (w) x 100 (h) x 240 (d) mm
Other features for HPB 600: • Case: aluminium
• Primary current: 2 x 32 A.
• Secondary currents: 20 A, 10 A, 4 A, 1 A SH 2003 Energy Meters Universal
For both options:
• Accuracy: 0.5% at half burden; 1% at full burden
Scanning Head
• Connections: two safety sockets for the primary SH 2003 is a scanning head that eases the test of energy meters.
side; four safety sockets for the secondary side lt is an universal scanning head because it can be used both with
LED impulse electronic meters and Ferraris rotating disk meters.
Transcope: Analog / Digital Recorder and With rotating disk the sensor uses a green light beam that optimizes
Measurement Function the recognition of any type of mark.
With LED recognition the following specification applies:
Optionally the test set can be provided with this feature to
• lmpulse duration: more than 60 us
measure and record the following:
• lmpulse frequency: less than 500 Hz
• 10 voltages or currents (with clamps or external shunts) AC
• Duty cycle: 50%
and DC meter and recorder
• Light wavelength: 500 to 960 nm (red)
• Phase angle, wattmeter, frequency, harmonics meter, power
quality meter The option includes:
• Oscilloscope functions • A support to keep the scanning head in front of the energy meter
• Sequence of Event recorder (up to 10 digital inputs) • The cable, 2 m long, from the scanning head to the DRTS 33
• Fault recording function • The power supply transformer, for the power of 220 V AC,
to supply the scanning head
Input characteristics:
• Five isolated groups of two input circuits each
IEC 61850 Interface - IEC 61850-8
• Inputs ranges: 100mV; 1; 10; 100; 600 V
• Input impedance: 500 kOhm, 50 pF The standard IEC61850 describes the communication of devices
• Measurement accuracy: ± 0.06% typical; ± 0.15% guaranteed in substations. IEC61850 messages coming from the devices
• Sampling frequency: 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 20 kHz, 50 kHz, software connected to the substation network are also called GOOSE.
selection GOOSE messages describe binary status signals over the
• Total buffer size: 4 Mbytes substation network and are also used for relays tripping.
• Maximum recording duration: For relay testing applications within IEC61850 substations it is
- at 5 kHz: 6 min for 1 input channel / 40 s for 10 input necessary to access these data. This new feature is performed by
channels the ISA Automatic Relay Test Set DRTS 33.
- at 50 kHz: 40 s for 1 input channel / 4 s for 10 input By means of a dedicated hardware and by the TDMS software, ISA
channels DRTS 33 can expand its testing capabilities by handling IEC61850
• Connections: 4 mm banana sockets messages. The IEC61850 Interface option for DRTS 33 is required
• This option is to be specified at order for relay testing with Ethernet-based substation communication
protocol. The IEC61850 Interface is mounted on the front panel of
Internal GPS Synchronizer DRTS 33. The option has to be specified at order.
The GPS synchronizer is an internal module that allows to
synchronize the test start of two DRTS 33 or other test sets.
Maximum timing error with respect to nominal: ± 1 µs
The option includes:
• The antenna
• An extension cable for the antenna, 20 m long
This option is to be specified at order.
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Heavy duty plastic transport case Heavy duty

(Discovery type) transport case
IEC 61850 - 9 - 2
The IEC 61850-9 option allows generating measurement messages PLCK Polarity Checker Module
on the system bus. The option and the associated software
provide the following features: Checking the correct connection of CT’s and VT’s to protection
• injection of Sampled Values on the system bus, corresponding to relays is a problem because relays can be hundreds of meters
CT and VT measurements; away from the transformer. PLCK easilys solves the issue. When
• test of relays connected to the system bus, by the generation this test is started, DRTS 33 generates a special, not sinusoidal
of Sampled Values and the monitoring of the relay tripping, as waveform, which is injected into the connection cables. The
described above. polarity check is easily performed by connecting it at the relay
The connection is performed via an optical fiber connector, mounted site. PLCK hast wo lights: green and red. The green light turns
on the rear of the test set. The option has to be specified at order. on when the polarity is correct; the red light turns on when the
polarity is wrong.
Relay Connection Cable Kit
This option can be added to the basic cable kit to provide. Connection
to all test set sockets. It includes also 20 adaptors for terminal
block connections and 3 jumpers to parallel current outputs.

PLCK polarity checker

Optional set of testing cables

Optional Local Touch Control

With the optional Local Touch Control the unit can be easily
controlled using the rugged touch screen and the Manual
Control software applications. The Local Touch Control can be
used attached or detached to the test set.
When used attached to the test set the rugged Touch Local
Control is fixed to the test unit by means of a robust hinged
module. If detached from the test set the Local Touch Control unit
can be easily managed as a rugged tablet touch screen controller.

Standard set of testing cables

Transit Case
Three options are available:
• Heavy duty plastic transport case (Discovery type)
• Heavy duty transport case
• Soft carrying bag Local Touch Control
 Ordering information Optional accessories
CODE MODULE CODE MODULE
45170 DRTS 66 6I/6V 87170 IRIG-B synchronization and outputs
35170 DRTS 64 6I/4V extension module
22170 DRTS 34 3I/4V 88170 Internal GPS receiver with antenna and
10170 DRTS 33 3I/3V cable *
40170 DRTS 66 6I/6V - with IRIG-B and output 89170 IEC61850-9-2 Protocol Interface - Sampled
extension module values *
30170 DRTS 64 6I/4V - with IRIG-B and output 83170 IEC61850-8 Protocol Interface - Goose
extension module 70170 HPB 400 current booster
20170 DRTS 34 3I/4V - with IRIG-B and ouput 71170 HPB 600 current booster
extension module 98156 IN2-CDG - Current Booster for 1 A rated
high burden relays
10015 TDMS - Test & Data Management Software
82170 TRANSCOPE - Analog/Digital recorder and
measurement module
10161 GPS synchronizer - External module with
External amplifiers
20162
antenna and cable
SH 2003 energy meter universal scanning head
15170 Complete set of test leads
CODE MODULE
85170 Heavy duty plastic transport case
80170 AMI 332 - 3I* 17170 Heavy duty transport case
81170 AMI 632 - 6I* 18170 Soft carrying bag
29166 Active AC/DC Current Clamp 2 A - 80 A
NOTE*: Internal GPS, IEC61850-9-2, zero power set cables and 72170 Power Line synchronizer with optical fiber
external amplifiers require code 87170- IRIG-B and output output
extension module. 19170 Stand-up support
13170 Zero power Thytronic thysensor cables set*
12170 Zero power ABB REF542PLUS & REF601
cables set*
41175 PLCK - Polarity checker
06170 Optional Local Touch Control

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