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 Content

Section 1 PowerTest Concept

Section 2 PowerTest Basic

Section 3 PowerTest Protection

Section 4 PowerTest Advanced

Section 5 PowerTest Special

Section 6 Appendix I

Section 7 Appendix II
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PONOVO POWER CO., LTD

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PowerTest
Concept

VERSION: Concept-AE-2.60
DATE: MARCH 2021

This manual is the publisher of PONOVO POWER CO., LTD. To make any kind of copy of this manual
please contact PONOVO POWER CO., LTD in advance.

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Reminder

1. Please carefully read the PowerTest Concept before you are going to
operate the relay testing system.

2. This user manual is especially for PowerTest V2.6. There might be

information different from the PowerTest version you are using current,
we apologize for the reversion delay that might bring misunderstanding
of the operation to you. Please give us your feedback to
[email protected], we will update the manual at the earliest with
your information.

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Content
1. PowerTest Installation and Authorization Instruction................................................ 6
1.1. Install PowerTest ...................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Install the authorization files ................................................................................... 12
2. Main interface.............................................................................................................. 14
2.1. Test Modules composition ...................................................................................... 15
2.2. Basic ...................................................................................................................... 16
2.3. Protection ............................................................................................................... 17
2.4. Advanced ............................................................................................................... 18
2.5. Special ................................................................................................................... 19
2.6. IEC61850 (Valid only for PWF)............................................................................... 20
2.7. New Modules ......................................................................................................... 21
3. Setup ........................................................................................................................... 22
3.1. System & IEC ......................................................................................................... 23
3.1.1 System set ........................................................................................................... 23
3.1.2 GOOSE Subscription ........................................................................................... 26
3.1.3 GOOSE Publish ................................................................................................... 29
3.2. Aux DC ................................................................................................................... 36
3.3. Binary ..................................................................................................................... 38
3.4. License ................................................................................................................... 41
4. Test Manager .............................................................................................................. 42
4.1. Template ................................................................................................................ 42
4.2. Report .................................................................................................................... 44
4.3. Test Plan ................................................................................................................ 44
5. Calibration ................................................................................................................... 45
6. Support ........................................................................................................................ 46
7. Basic instruction of PowerTest.................................................................................. 47
7.1. How to select the test module................................................................................. 47
7.1.1 Single choice ....................................................................................................... 47
7.1.2 Multiple choices ................................................................................................... 48

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7.2. Typical test page .................................................................................................... 48

7.3. Drop-Down Menu ................................................................................................... 51
7.3.1 Template File (F).................................................................................................. 51
7.3.2 Task (T) ............................................................................................................... 51
7.3.3 Report(R) ............................................................................................................. 52
7.3.4 Setting(S) ............................................................................................................. 55
7.3.5 View (W) .............................................................................................................. 56
7.3.6 Help (H) ............................................................................................................... 61
7.4. Quick control buttons .............................................................................................. 62
7.5. Test Item ................................................................................................................ 65
7.6. Parameters............................................................................................................. 69
7.7. Assessment............................................................................................................ 72
7.8. Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 73
7.9. Characteristic ......................................................................................................... 74
7.10. Report Setting ..................................................................................................... 75
7.11. GOOSE Data ...................................................................................................... 75
7.12. Group Setting ...................................................................................................... 75
7.13. Group Parameter ................................................................................................ 76
7.14. Group Binary....................................................................................................... 78
7.15. Tips ..................................................................................................................... 79
7.16. View windows ..................................................................................................... 79
7.17. Task List ............................................................................................................. 83
7.18. Test results ......................................................................................................... 85
7.19. Test status .......................................................................................................... 86
7.20. Binary input ......................................................................................................... 86
7.21. Monitor ................................................................................................................ 87
7.22. Control test process ............................................................................................ 88
7.23. Binary output....................................................................................................... 89
8. Operations................................................................................................................... 90
8.1. Set Voltage Output 300V ........................................................................................ 90

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8.2. How to Output 600V ............................................................................................... 92

8.3. How to generate test template ................................................................................ 96
8.4. How to user-define distance curve ......................................................................... 99
8.5. GPS Instruction .................................................................................................... 107
8.6. Binary input configuration in QuickTest modules .................................................. 109
8.7. How to change the IP in the PC............................................................................ 111

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1. PowerTest Installation and Authorization Instruction

1.1. Install PowerTest

Download the setup files from the USB Disk or internet, unzip it and double click the setup program to
install.

It pops up the installation wizard and clicks the “Next” to continue.

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Then it pops up the License Agreement. Select the “I accept the agreement” and click “Next” to
continue.

Now it is the installation information. Press Next to continue.

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Select the destination location. The path “C:\PowerTest” is recommended.

Select the components you desire. It is suggested to install the complete components.

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Fill the start menu folder name. It is suggested to keep it original.

Select the additional tasks such as if create a desktop icon or create a quick launch icon.

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Confirm all the installation information and press “Install” to finish it.

The installation is in process.

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If the WinPcap program is not installed on the computer, the installation reminder will pop up. Please
press Next and select “I agree” to complete the installation.

If user plans to start the PowerTest immediately, please select “Launch PowerTest” to start.

Setup has finished installing the program.

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1.2. Install the authorization files

If users purchase the basic package, it is unnecessary to install the authorization file. The protection,
advanced packages, special package, and new modules could be installed as per following steps.

The authorization file is generally named as sn.zip file or sn folder.

Note: sn is the kit’s serial number.

Extract the zip file and get the file folder, or directly open the sn folder and find the folder, named “Test
Template”.

Copy the file folder to the installation directory of PowerTest such as C:\PowerTest

It will pop up the following dialog when users paste the folder.

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Press “Yes to All” to install the authorization file.

Check the file.

Press the icon to run PowerTest.

Run the QuickTest in the basic package online, the below message pops up and please press “Yes”.
The kit information is updated in the program.

Then exit the QuickTest and Start page.

Run again the PowerTest.

The font color is black after successful authorization; otherwise, it is in grey.

Without License

With License
Please visit our youtube to watch the video on software installation and license activation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akI2Mj2aQNo

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2. Main interface
The start page of PowerTest is the place where we can see the software menu and its selections
showing in the following figure.

Test module is the basic test unit in PowerTest.

We can have access to test modules just from the start page.

The Setup, Test Manager, Calibration and support will be introduced in later chapters.

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2.1. Test Modules composition

The typical composition for distance module is shown below.

The association of the above diagram components to the software is shown below.

The Test Modules include Basic, Protection, Advanced, Special, IEC61850(PWF) and New Modules.

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2.2. Basic

User open the software, the basic interface is displayed. Customer can select one or more modules in
“Test Modules” at the same time and click ‘OK’ button to enter into the test page.

Note: The basic package is default software package that the license is included in the installation
already, it is not necessary to install the license separately.
Please refer to the PowerTest Basic User Manual for more details.

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2.3. Protection

Here users can open the Protection modules after authorized by PONOVO.
Please contact [email protected] to get the authorization license. In general, one license file is for
one kit only.
Please refer to Chapter 1.2 to get the authorization installation.

The grey part in left is not authorized while the right is authorized. The other modules are the same
except Basic Modules.

Note: Please refer to the PowerTest Protection User Manual for more details.

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2.4. Advanced

Here we can open the Advanced modules after authorized by PONOVO.

Please contact [email protected] to get the authorization license.
Please refer to Chapter 1.2 to get the authorization installation.

Note: Please refer to the PowerTest Advanced User Manual for more details.

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2.5. Special

Here user can open the Special modules after authorized by PONOVO.
Not all relay tester can be used to do special modules, only the relay tester with equipped hardware is
available with the modules here.
Please contact [email protected] to get the authorization license.
Please refer to Chapter 1.2 to get the authorization installation.

Note: Please refer to the PowerTest Special User Manual for more details.

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2.6. IEC61850 (Valid only for PWF)

Here user can open the IEC61850 after authorized by PONOVO.

The IEC61850 function should be separately indicated and ordered prior to delivery.
All the PowerTest modules (except IEC61850 package) can be used to publish and subscribe GOOSE.
The IEC61850 package is valid only for the relay test PWF for SMV output and GOOSE publish and
subscription.
Please contact [email protected] to get the authorization license.
Please refer to Chapter 1.2 to get the authorization installation.

Note: Please refer to PWF user manual for more details.

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2.7. New Modules

Here we can open the New modules saved by customer in the place of customers selection. It requires
authorization from PONOVO.
Please contact [email protected] to get the authorization license.
Please refer to Chapter 1.2 to get the authorization installation.

Note: not all relay tester can be used to do some modules (eg. QuickTest(Low
Level),Transplay(6V,6I)) , only the relay tester with equipped hardware is available with the modules
here.

The user manual for each module is independent. The module and its manual can be downloaded
directly from the website, please kindly register on website first via the following link:
http://www.relaytest.com/customer_area.php

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3. Setup

There is System & IEC, AuxDC, Binary, License in Setup.

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3.1. System & IEC

3.1.1 System set

Click “System & IEC” to enter into the System & IEC setting page.
In the setting page we can set some basic power system settings which will be applicable for all test
modules.

Voltage (LL): Here we need to give the nominal secondary voltage of PT which is connected to the
relay voltage input. If we know the Phase-Neutral voltage V(LN) we can get the Phase-Phase voltage
V(LL) with the following calculation.
 V ( LN ) = V ( LL) / 3

Current: Here we need to give the nominal secondary current of CT which is connected to the relay
current input.

Frequency: Here we need to define the system frequency

Debounce time: This time will be used to filter the bouncing of output contact of the relay under test.

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Example:

In above example the relay contact is experiencing bouncing process. The duration of T1-T4 is all less
than 3ms. So the T1-T4 bouncing will not be sensed by our test software. The T5 sensed by the test
software because it’s duration is longer than 3ms.
By default we set 3ms here. Customer needs to make necessary modification if this setting cannot
meet the test requirement.
The setting range is 0-25ms
When test is over we will consider this debounce time in our tripping time calculation So that no extra
error will be added to tripping time result.

Model: The PowerTest software can be used by different model of PONOVO relay test sets.
Run QuickTest(4V,3I), the model can be identified automatically, even if you choose incorrect model
here.

Set Com: Here we need to define the communication port of the relay test set. By default Ethernet will
be set here.

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Set Type: All of PONOVO kits output analog except PWF serial digital relay testers.
PWF series digital relay tester only outputs digital signals.

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3.1.2 GOOSE Subscription

Note: GOOSE Subscription and publish are optional, and should be ordered separately.

The tester has to subscribe GOOSE information when it receives the tested relays’ GOOSE signal. The
GOOSE can subscribe some information under the MAC address.
When subscribing, the following specifications have to be set: 1) GOOSE control reference; 2) GOOSE
ID; 3) Application ID;4) MAC Address, or only MAC Address is set to receive GOOSE information.
Map GOOSE data such as the data for tripping signal to the “Binary Input” on the tester. When the
tester receives GOOSE information, the change of information status will be reflected on the related
binary input. The testing software will judge the operation status according to the binary situation.
“Data SB.” means the sequence of the Dataset of the testing data. The number begins with the above
picture GOOSE Subscription includes manual setting and auto setting.

 Manual setting
If there are no setting documents of the tested relays, it needs manual setting.
1) Get GOOSE configuration information by capturing tool such as MMS ETHEREAL and input it to
the related configuration frame.
2) Map by GOOSE data and binary: Import Data SB, select the required item and click Map

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 Automatic setting
Click SCL File ○3 in the GOOSE Subscription interface; Open the tested relays’ SCL (SCD, ICD, and
CID) setting documents. According to the software configuration interface, the substation binary
information can be subscribed, and the GOOSE information (GOOSE control reference, GOOSE ID,
Application ID, MAC Address) is set automatically.

Click GOOSE Subscription ○

1 and select GOOSE block(G1-G5) ○
2

Select the required SCD file ○

4 ~○
6.

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Select the GOOSE ID ○

8 from the IED ○
7 of the relay that will be tested.

Map the GOOSEs 1○0 to binaries 1○1 and confirm 1○2.

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3.1.3 GOOSE Publish

The tester can also simulate other intelligent device to publish GOOSE information. For example,
if it is going to test the reclosing time, the tester has to simulate intelligent operation box to
publish GOOSE signal of circuit breaker to meet the reclosing requirements.
GOOSE information will be transmitted in substation by multicasting. When receiving GOOSE
information, it has to confirm if the GOOSE parameter is relative to the subscribed parameter.
The GOOSE parameter and GOOSE Data structures must comply with the configuration of the
relays.

 The meaning of GOOSE parameters:

 IED Name: Object Name
 Gcref: This VisibleString shall have a maximum size of 129 octets.
 ConfRev: This parameter shall contain the configuration revision number of the GoCB at the
time the request was resolved.
 GoID: This VisibleString shall have a maximum size of 65 octets. The value shall be the same
as found in the associated GoCB specified by GoID.
 APPID: Application Identification
 MAC: This shall be a MMS structured type whose components are defined as described in
Table 74 in the PHYCOMADDRR definition.
Length is 6 Octets and contains the value of the destination Media Access Control (MAC)
address to which the GOOSE message is to be sent. The address shall be an Ethernet
address that has the multicast bit set TRUE
 ConfRev: This MMS component represents the IEC 61850-7-2 attribute of ConfRev. It is an
unsigned integer value whose range is 0 to 4 294 967 295.

 NdsCom: This MMS component represents the IEC 61850-7-2 attribute of NdsCom.

 timeAllowedtoLive: the parameter informs subscribers of how long to wait for the next
repetition of the message

 Dataset: The ACSI DataSet shall be mapped to a MMS NamedVariableList object. If the
DataSet is within a logical node, then the name of the NamedVariableList object shall be
constructed by concatenating logical node name and DataSet name separated by a “$”
character. A DataSetRef appearing within an IEC 61850-7-2 data object shall be mapped to a
MMS variable length VISIBLE-STRING

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 Test: Test status

 VLAN: Virtual LAN

 VLAN-PRIORITY: VLAN user priority c1 shall be a single character.
Characters shall be limited to 0 to 7.
VLAN-ID VLAN ID o shall be 3 characters. Characters shall be limited to 0 to 9 and A to F.

Note: More details about the IEC61850 GOOSE can be referred in protocol IEC61850-8-1.

 The type of GOOSE Data:

There are six kinds of editable data in GOOSE publication data: BOOLEAN, Unsigned Integer,
UTCTime, BitString, Float and dual-position remote signal, shown in below table.

Table for the expression ways of data type

Data type Expression ways

True or False or out1 (2, 3, 4)
Boolean If the data is OUT1, it maps with binary output. The
value is controlled by binary output.
Unsigned Integer Decimalinteger such as 12
UTC Time UtcTime
BitString [Data NR. With 1,0] (such as:[110000])
Float mm.yy(such as 1.2)
[10] occlusion position
Dual-position [01] Lane place
remote signal [11] Fault status
[00] Maintenance status

The two ways of getting GOOSE parameter and GOOSE Dataset structure:
1) Provided by protection device manufacture or substation.
2) Getting by capturing GOOSE document (These GOOSE message are sent by other intelligent
device. The device may be other protective device or intelligent operation box.)

 Two kinds of configuration methods: automatic setting and manual setting

 Automatic setting

In the GOOSE publication interface, click SCL File ○

3 to open the configuration documents. Select the
tested IED according to software indication. The data system of GOOSE parameter and GOOSE
Dataset are completed automatically. The configuration process is shown in below figures.

Click GOOSE Subscription ○

1 and select GOOSE group (G1-G12) ○
2.

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Select the required SCD file ○

4 ~○
6.

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Select the GOOSE ID ○

8 of the relay that will be tested from ○
7.

Confirm the settings ○

1 after all is selected well.

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 Manual setting

Manual setting includes manual setting GOOSE parameter and GOOSE publish data. We take
reclosing time as an example.
In order to get GOOSE configuration parameter and GOOSE Dataset, MMS Ethereal tool can be used
to get GOOSE message sent by intelligent operation box. If the GOOSE interface is electricity interface
such as RJ45, the wiring diagram is the below figure.

If it is fiber interface, the wiring diagram is the below figure.

The captured GOOSE message is shown in below figure. It clearly shows the GOOSE parameter and
data system (16 BOOLEAN style data).

Data

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Set GOOSE parameter manually

Manually set GOOSE parameter and GOOSE dataset structure (including number of data member and
type) in publish interface according to captured GOOSE message.

1) Edit GOOSE data

Edit every data value in the GOOSE dataset according to testing requirement. If it is BOOL type data,
the data can be mapped with binary output and the data value (0 or 1) is controlled by binary output
(close or open).

We take a test as an example (shown in below figure) to better explain.

Run the QuickTest (4V or 6V, 6I) in basic package, select GOOSE Data and Import.
The GOOSE dataset structure will be displayed in the data edition window and the data is separated by
comma. User can edit publish data.

We cite two examples to explain the edition methods.

 Simulate intelligent operation box to send circuit breaker position signal (Suppose the breaker is
closed.)
It is known from the message of intelligent operation box that it sends out 16 BLOOEAN type data, and
the first data is the breaker position signal from the relay user manual (True means that the breaker is
closed. False means it is opened.) Other 15 signals also have specified meaning. To be short, all of
them are set as “False”. See the edited data in below figure.

 Simulate other GOOSE information sent by IED

Suppose that the IED send out 5 data, in which the first two are BOOLEAN, the third is integral number,
the fourth is BitString type and the fifth is standard time, UTC time type.
Instruction of data edition: The first data is controlled by binary output 1 (variable name is OUT1), and
the value (0 or 1) is confirmed by binary output status (open or close). The second, third and fourth data
are set as True, 66, 110000 randomly.

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Note:
The SMV is available only for relay tester PWF.
Please refer to the instruction for output form of SMV in User Manual-IEC61850-EN.

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3.2. Aux DC

Here we can set the Auxiliary DC and give power supply to the test object.

The auxiliary DC voltage will be generated at the moment we start the test and will remain active
when we change from test module to test module.

We can also set the auxiliary DC in the test page by selecting AuxDC in Settings of drop-down menu

Then we can see the setting page as shown below.

Drag the cursor to the setting position and click Set to confirm the option.

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Auxiliary DC can be set any value as below.

To stop the auxiliary DC output we need to enter into the above setting page and set drag the cursor to
OFF position.

Click Set button to confirm this operation.

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3.3. Binary

Here we can set binary input (potential free or threshold and power level) and high power.

For relay test set with adjustable threshold we need to configure the binary input characteristic and/or
threshold here.

Click Binary to enter into the setting page.

There are two zones. In zone one, it is to set binary input, and in zone 2, it is to set the voltage output.

Potential Free
For potential free contact customer needs to select the potential free box for the binary input to be used.
In that case the setting for threshold will be prohibited.

Threshold
For potential contact customer needs to set the threshold here.

The threshold is the point where potential contact changes from high status to low status or from low
status to high status.

Closing status Display

For potential free customer can associate its actual status with that to be displayed in the software.

For example, we can define the open status of dry contact as the closed status in the software, or vice
versa.
A/1 means binary close is for logic close.
B/2 means binary open is for logic close.

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For potential contact customer can associate its actual status with that to be displayed in the software.

Example: we can define the high status of potential contact as the closed status in the software, or vice
versa.
A/1 means close status at low level.
B/2 means close status at high level.

Example: setting potential contact

Suppose the potential contact has a threshold of 90V. Below 90V the potential contact is to be regarded
as closed status in the software. When the contact status changes the voltage applied to the binary
input will jump to 220V. We can set any one of the 8 binary inputs. In this example we are going to set
binary input A/1.

Note: We can increase the threshold setting to avoid possible electromagnetic noise at the site. For
example we can set 110V in this example

In the example above the low status voltage is 90V, lower than the threshold setting of 110V. When
potential status changes the voltage will jump to 220V and this status will be regarded as open status in
the software.

The AC signal can be injected in the binary input, but the triggering voltage should be set based on the
peak value.

Example: when the triggered AC voltage is 220V, the required value is 110*1.4142=155.56V. Please
type in trigger voltage 115V.
Considering the error, the triggering voltage is suggested to be decreased by 10% to avoid the
mal-function. For example: in the DC 110V, the injected voltage is 108V that is normal in the protection
system, but in the kits, it does not meet the trigger voltage and not trigger.

Max. Voltage Output (L-N)

There are two voltage output range in PONOVO tester, one is 120V, and the other is 300V. It is <120V
default voltage output.
If the output voltage is higher than 120V, please set as below steps:

Click Online ○
1

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Change Max. Voltage Output to 300V ○

2 , press OK ○
3.

Then kit can output 300V now.

If the high power output is required, please select the high power below.

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3.4. License

It is used to check the authorization information of all test templates.

This is used to check information of modules authorization.

Example:
Step1: Press License in the main interface and select the modules.

Step2: Check modules authorization.

The kit is authorized with license in left. The software or template is not licensed in right.

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4. Test Manager

There are Template, Report, Test Plan in Test Manager.

4.1. Template

Test template is composed by one or more test modules.

Test template is used to test a complete protective relay system where different relays and functions
are required.

There are three ways to open the test templates.

 Open template from start page

Click the Templates button in the start page and select the template file from the folder where the
template file is saved. Then we will enter into the test page automatically with test modules containing
in this template. The test parameters and relay settings in the saved template will also be uploaded
here.

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 Open template from test page

We can also open the template from the test page.

In the test page drop-down menu select ‘Template’ and select open. Then we need to select template
file from the place where it’s saved.

 Open template from report

If we have saved the test report in PowerTest format with the extension of rpt we can also open the
template through opening this report in any module.

rpt format test report can be opened in the test module. At the same time the template information
contained in the report will also be opened.

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4.2. Report

It is used to open the report files in format of rpt.

4.3. Test Plan

This part is reserved.

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5. Calibration

In this part, it is optional.

Users can consult [email protected] for detailed information.

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6. Support

Users press User forum to enter into PONOVO website seeking online support.

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7. Basic instruction of PowerTest

7.1. How to select the test module

7.1.1 Single choice

In this situation, user only needs to select one test module at one time.

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7.1.2 Multiple choices

User can select several test items in different Test Packages. For example, user can choose test items
both in Basic and Protection simultaneously.

Note: User should choose the test items either authorized or unauthorized by PONOVO.

Only all the modules authorized can be multiple chosen at the same time, vice versa for the
unauthorized modules.

If choosing the unauthorized items, users only can enter into the interface for demonstration, but can’t
make tests. The software will remind information as the templates has not been authorized.

7.2. Typical test page

The typical test page is shown below.

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○1 Drop-Down Menu: Operate and set the program.

○2 Quick control buttons: Do some quick operations.
○3 Test Item: Set the test item for each test module.
○4 Parameters: Press it to set the present test item’s parameters.
○5 Assessment: Press to edit the present assessment condition.
○6 Wiring: Press to get the wiring information.
○7 Characteristic: Press to get the module setting information.
○8 Report setting: Set the items in report.
○9 GOOSE Data: Output GOOSE message.
1○0 Item setting: Each point/item settings for ○
4 ~○
9.
1○1 Group settings: Edit relay settings
1○2 Para.: Set the test parameters excluding relay settings.
1○3 Binary: Set Binary Input disable or enable, and Binary Output open or close.
1○4 Tips: Indicate the software running status.
1○5 View windows: Display parameters according to selected module or item.
1○6 Task list: Display and edit the module number and name.
1○7 Test results: Show the present test module’s result.
1○8 Test status: Show the running status.

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1○9 Binary input: Open or close

2○0 Monitor: Show the hardware status
2○1 Control test process
2○2 Binary output: Open or close

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7.3. Drop-Down Menu

Drop-Down menu: Template File (F), Task(T), Report(R), Setting(S), View(W),Help(H)

7.3.1 Template File (F)

 Open (O): Open a new template.

 Open and Add(D): Open and add a new template into present task list.
 Recover Task(R): It is reserved.
 Quit: Quit the present testing page.

7.3.2 Task (T)

 Save as Template File (F): Save the present test file into template. It is not available in the module
without authorization.
 Save Template File: Update the parameters into the template and save (Not available)
 Check Device List: The testers in the Lan can be checked and founded. (Not available)
 Select Network Card: Valid for the PC with several network cards. (Not available)
 Write Device Information: Change the tester’s IP address (Default IP is 192.168.1.133).

Note: Please carefully change the IP address and clearly label the edited IP in case connection failure.
Please contact [email protected] to get more details how to change the IP address.
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7.3.3 Report(R)

 Save (A): Save test report

 Open (O): Open the existing report
 Setting(S): Set report content including report items and testing diagram or data to be saved.

 Report (V): Show the present report.

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Example: Time inverse over current report.

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 Word Report(W): Convert the report into Word format.

 User Defined Report (P): Concert the report into user-defined format.
Note: This shall only be used within customized templates.

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7.3.4 Setting(S)

 System Set (S): The same as chapter 3.1.1

 Input Binary (B): The same as chapter 3.3
 Aux DC (A): The same as chapter 3.2
 Goose Spy (H): It is not valid at this time being.
 Export CFG File (E): Save as CFG file for next testing directly.
 Import CFG File (M): Import the CFG file.

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7.3.5 View (W)

 Vector(V): Show the real-time current/ voltage output

 Monitor (W): This function is used to monitor the output waveform and value during the test
process.

During the test process we can see the output waveform and output value from this monitoring window.

 Recorder(F): This function is used to record the test process after test is over. The binary
input/output status during the test process is also recorded.

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Example: recording of ramping process for pick-up and drop-off test

In this example we show a ramping process. The current will increase with set step value and step
duration. When relay trips the current will decrease until relay drops.

Note: The recording button will be activated only after test is over.

We can enlarge it by using two cursors along time axis.

Recording window

The recording window provides some simple tools to better view the recording display.

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Instantaneous and RMS value

The instantaneous, RMS and harmonic values for voltages and currents at the cursor place can be
displayed at the same time.

Note: To view the value display at a cursor position drags the cursor to the position.

Adjust display scale

The instantaneous, RMS and harmonic values for voltages and current

Through these settings we can set the maximum range for displaying the voltages and currents for
better view.

Time between cursors

The time difference between two cursors and also the absolute time for each cursor position are also
being displayed.

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T1: the absolute time counted from the start point to the position of cursor 1
T2: the absolute time counted from the start point to the position of cursor 2
dT: the time difference between T1 and T2

Example: one typical recording display

Export COMTRADE file

The recorded waveform and binary input/output status can be exported to COMTRADE format file.

Move mouse pointer to the waveform display area and right click the mouse button. Then we see the
following menu will appear.

Select Save to export the current waveform and binary input/output status display as COMTRDE file.

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Save Graph To file

save the waveform graph to the file.

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7.3.6 Help (H)

 Topics (T): Press to open the Help text to get help information.
 About Power Test(A): Show software version.

 About Test Set (P): Show the tester information connected.

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7.4. Quick control buttons

The common operation could be used in this part.

The same as Voctor(T) in chapter 7.3.5.

The same as Report(V) in chapter 7.3.3.

The same as Word Report(W) in chapter 7.3.3. It is not used at this time being.

The same as User Defined Report(P) in chapter 7.3.3.

The same as Monitor(W) in chapter 7.3.5.

The same as Recorder(F) in chapter 7.3.5.

Run ping to check the connection between PC and relay test.

Run the high power.

Raised: Low power

Hollow: High power

4 control buttons are provided to switch over among different view windows.

Depending on the module these 4 control buttons may bring different view windows, such as relay
characteristic, vector diagram, wiring, relay settings, test process, etc.

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Example: a view window which shows the vector diagram and output settings.

Example: click we can view the relay settings/parameters

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 BookMark: For user-defined report

PowerTest software provides the facility for advanced report template editing (optional).

To edit the report template we need to use the bookmarks associated to settings/test parameters in the
software.
Click we can see the bookmarks for the module customer is using.

Example: bookmarks for differential module

Note: To know more about the optional report editing tool please contact the manufacture

Zoom in and zoom out

Especially valid for PWF tester

Valid only for POM2 built-in software

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7.5. Test Item

In this area, it displays the test items.

In QuickTest, there is only one test item, so there is no such area for it.

 NR: Serial number

 Name: The test module name, the same as the name in Task List.
 Item: The test items
 Sel: Choose to test or not.
 St: The test status for present item

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For all test items/points listed in the table customer can decide which items/points will be tested. Simply
click the items/points in the column of Sel to enable or disable it.

Status of test item/point

When test is over the status for each tested item/point will be displayed

Right click on the item table; a drop-down window will come out.

 Message (E)
 Click Message the following screen will come out.

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Here we can edit the wiring information for the selected test items/points. In the message box we can
also edit necessary notice/instructions.
The following is one example.

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When this is selected, the typed message will jump out before starting each test item. And test will start
after click the OK button.

When this is selected, the typed message will jump out after starting next test item. And test will start
after click the OK button.

Note: This facility can be used to manually observe each test item/point

When this is selected, the setting list page will come out so the engineer can check the setting of the
relays.
And test will start after click the OK button.

 Add Test Item (A): Add the same test item as present one.
 Delete Test Item (D): Delete the selected item.
 Select All(S): Select all the items included in Sel.
 Clear(C): Cancel all the selection in Sel.
 Select Failed Item (F): Only the failed items are chosen to the Sel.
 Select Tested Item (T): All the tested items can be included in Sel.
 Select Failed and No-tested Item: The failed test and non-tested items will be chosen to Sel.
 Select All Items from Cursor(Y): Select all the items before the present item.

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7.6. Parameters

In different test item, the function is different, and the parameter is different too.
In parameters, user can edit the test item accordingly.
In each module, there will be instruction for parameters.
In this part, we only introduce the general part including add, remove test point and clear the results,
etc.

Add and remove test item/point

Click ‘Add’ and ‘Remove’ buttons in the parameter setting area to add or delete the test point in a test
item.
Add: Copy the same test point at the cursor position.
Quick Add: Add few test points within the setting range.
Remove: Remove the present test point, but if there is only one test point, it is not allowed to be
removed.
Remove N-1: Remove all the test points except the first one.
Clear: Clear the test results at the present test point.
Clear All: Clear all the test result of all the test points.

Each test item/point has its own parameter setting screen.

If the newly added test item/point may have different parameters, wiring, report setting, or assessment,
the engineer can make parameters for each separate item.

All test items/points share the same group of relay setting values, general parameters, binary input
configuration and relay characteristic.

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For each test item/point we can set test parameters in the item parameter setting area.

Example: Parameter setting area for Frequency module

For each test item/point it has its own test Parameter, Assessment, Wiring and GOOSE Data ect.

Note: The layout and content of parameter setting area may differ from module to module

Set parameter with direct setting value

For test parameters which require setting values we can put in the direct setting values according to our
test requirement.

Example: direct setting in distance module

Set test parameters with variables

If the parameters are changing with different values which we called the variables, then the variable
expression can be used.

Example: setting with variables in distance module

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In the above example the variable RE1 and XE1 represents the relay setting RE1 and XE1.

If RE1 setting is 3 ohm then the expression of 0.95*RE1 is equal 0.95*3=2.85 ohm

Note: For more details about variables please refer to Name for settings and variables in chapter 7.13

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7.7. Assessment

In most modules, the assessment can be automatically added.

PowerTest can add the assessment according to the relay testing standard.
Here is an example for the assessment.

Set the Abs. Error and Rel. Error.

This shows the valid results between the setting range.

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7.8. Wiring

Click Wiring, we can view the wiring diagram. The wiring diagram is made based on the information we
put in Message.

Example: wiring diagram based on the information we put in Message

Note: The settings here will be applicable to all test items/points

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7.9. Characteristic

It is used to import, add, delete and edit different characteristic curves. Not all modules have this part.

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7.10. Report Setting

The report setting exists only in distance modules.

Please refer to the distance modules instruction in PowerTest Protection Package user manual.

7.11. GOOSE Data

Please refer to chapter 3.1.3 for more details.

7.12. Group Setting

Click Setting to enter into the group setting page

For different test modules the group setting page may be different.

Example: group setting page for Under-frequency module

Note: The settings here will be applicable to all test items/points

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7.13. Group Parameter

Click Para. to enter into the group parameter page

For different test modules the group parameter layout page may be different.

Example: group parameter page for Frequency module

Note: The parameters here will be applicable to all test items/points

Name for settings and variables

The settings/parameters in all modules have been assigned to a dedicated name. And for each
setting/parameter a dedicated variable name has also been assigned for setting purpose.

By select “Setting” button we can view the setting names and their variables.

Example: setting names and variables for differential module

By select “Para.” button we can view the parameter names and their variables.

Example: parameter names and variables for differential module

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By click button we can view the setting/parameter names and their variables at the same time.

Example: setting/parameter names and variables for differential module

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7.14. Group Binary

For some modules group binary setting is applicable.

In these modules the group binary setting button “Binary” is enabled.

Bin/In
Binary input, Enable or Disable

Out
Binary Output, Open or Close or Disable

Logic
Binary input, AND or OR

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

Note: The set binary input configuration will be applicable to all test items/points

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7.15. Tips

It gives operation tips during testing.

7.16. View windows

It shows the test status, vector diagram, and characteristic curve and test parameters.

It co-works with the quick buttons . In different modules, it displays different.

Example: Take distance relay as an example, the quick buttons plays functions as below:

Button 1: Show the curve characteristic and test point.

Note: Zoom in or zoom out the graph by mouse.

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Button 2: It is for Z-t curve.

Button 3: It is the current/voltage output vector diagram and output parameters.

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Right click to get the following pop-up menu.

V Zoom In(I): Zoom in the voltage

V Zoom Out(O): Zoom out voltage
I Zoom In(D): Zoom in current
I Zoom Out(U): Zoom out current
Set Max(M): Set the maximum current and voltage separately. When the output current/ voltage
exceed the maximum value, the vector will exceeds the circle.

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Button4: Show all group settings and group parameters.

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7.17. Task List

All the selected test modules will be displayed here..

Single test module Multiple test modules

Right click here to get the pop-up menu as below.

Select All (A): Select all the items in Task List.

Clear All(C): Clear all the items selected.
Select Current Items Only (O): Select the current item only.
Select Tested Items (T): Selected all the tested items

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Select Untested Items (U): Select the items untested.

Select Unpassed Items (K): Select the items failed
Rename (N): Rename the test item

Disable multi-select (M): Single test item available only

Copy (P): Copy the select item and rename it for multiple tests
Delete (D): Delete the present selected item
Note: After delete, the test can’t be recovered.

Save as Template File (F): Save the present file as template including all testing parameters.
Create Bookmark List File (B): Save Bookmark as a TXT file.
Edit Test Template (E): Edit the template in TXT
Note: This edition should be done by PONOVO or trained engineer knowing our template very well.

All Items (L): It is for reserved.

Part Items (I): It is for reserved
Periodic Item(R): It is for reserved

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7.18. Test results

It shows the test results.

Example: Test results for Distance(Z-Phi) module

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7.19. Test status

RUN indicator: When it flashes, there is current/ voltage output. When the test stops, it will not flash.
P/NLK indicator: When the pause button on the front panel of relay tester (such as PW636i or PW460)
is pressed, the P/NLK will be green.

7.20. Binary input

The binary input buttons

open (potential-free) or Low level (threshold)

Close (potential-free) or High level (threshold)

Binary input disabled

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7.21. Monitor

When the current output is open or distortion, it will be on, but the current or voltage output will
not be stopped.

When the voltage output is short-circuited or distortion, it will be on. The test will be
alarming and stop voltage/ current output. When the failure is cleared, the output will be
recovered.

When the tester is over hot or voltage short-circuited, it will be on. The current/ voltage
output will be stopped. When the failure is cleared, the output will be recovered.

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7.22. Control test process

We can use the below 4 quick control buttons to control the test process

Start the test

Stop the test

Used in some modules to switch
from one state to the next one
Pause the test and click again to
continue test

Start the test

After test is started one message will pop-up to indicate the current test status

Stop the test

After test is started the stop button will be activated for stop action.

Button is activated

If we press this button we will stop the test and the button will become inactivated.

Button becomes inactivated

State control button

This button is used in some modules where we use this button to manually switch from one state to the
next one

Note: More detailed information will be provided on the use of this button in modules where this button
is used.

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Pause the test

We can temporally hold the test by pressing this pause button. Then the button will have the following
look

At the same time a message will pop-up

If we press this button again the test will be resumed

Note: More detailed description on is available in the module where this control button will be
used

7.23. Binary output

Binary output open

Binary output close

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8. Operations
8.1. Set Voltage Output 300V

Step 1: Click “SETUP -> Binary”

Step 2: Click Online

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Step 3: Change Max. Voltage Output (L-N) to 300V, Press OK.

Then kit can output 300V.

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8.2. How to Output 600V

Step1: Hardware connection

Step 2: Click Setup -> Binary

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Step 3: Click OnLine

Step 4: Change Max. Voltage Output (L-N) to 300V, Press OK.

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Step 5: Software setting: QuickTest (4V, 3I) or QuickTest (4V, 6I)

Step 6: Set VA VB output same amplitude and frequency and Opposite angle.

Then it can output 600Vac.

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Output 600Vdc, Select DC,and set VA as 300V and VB as -300V,

Then it can output 600Vdc, VA is the positive pole, VB is the negative.

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8.3. How to generate test template

Step 1
Select test modules to be included in the test template from the start page and enter into the test page.
In our example here we are going to generate a test template which contains ‘Ramp’ and
‘Distance(R,X)’ modules.

Step 2
In the ‘Task List’ area of test page, right click the mouse button and we see the pop-up selection page

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Step 3
Click the ‘Disable multi-select’ option to make it active. After this operation we will be able to select
more test modules at the same time.

Step 4
Select the two modules

Step 5
We can also change the module name. To do it we can right click the mouse button and select
‘Rename’. Then we see the pop-up dialog box.

Step 6
Enter the new name for the module.

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Step 7
Make relay settings for these two modules accordingly.

Step 8
In the ‘Task List’ area right click the mouse button and select ‘Save as Template File’ and we will be
asked to select the folder where we want to save the template.

Step 9
Select the folder we want to save the template and name it.

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8.4. How to user-define distance curve

It is possible to set all zones either with quadrilateral (polygon) characteristics, or with mho circles.
Here are some examples for further understanding.

Example 1: quadrilateral (polygon) characteristics

The impedance characteristic from relay is showing below.
Line Angle
Arg1

Zx Arg1

D C
Arg4

A Arg2 Zr Arg1
R
Arg3
B

Settings:

Zr=4.8 Ohms
Zx =5.6 Ohms
Arg1=78 degree: Line Angle
Arg2=115 degree
Arg3= -15 degree
Arg4= -3 degree

There are six lines, line 1-6, and four characteristic points A(0,0); B(4.8,0); C(5.6/(tg(78/180*3.1415)),
5.6); D(0,5.6)

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How to draw the curve

Press “Characteristic” in parameters and press “Add” to edit the settings.

Zone
5 zones are available for choice.

Fault loop
Earth fault/ phase-phase fault/ All

Earth fault/LN
Display curve only in earth fault

Phase-phase fault/LL
Display curve only in phase-phase fault
Both earth fault and phase-phase fault are applicable for the settings with different values.

All
The settings for earth fault and phase-phase fault are the same.

Label
Type in remark information

Add
Add curve

Delete
Delete curve

Edit
Edit the curve

Import
Import RIO file

Export
Export RIO file

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Press Edit to start editting the curve details.

NR
The serial number of curve

Content
Including axis, angle, etc

Predefined
Curve type, line, arc, circle, len

Line shape
It is activated in line, arc curve type, four shapes available

Line
The characteristic points crossing line and the angle
Two ways to get the characteristic points
Cartesian(R-X) or Polar (Z-phi)

Arc
The characteristic points crossing Arc and radius, start angle, ending angle, Arc direction (clockwise or
anti-clockwise)
Two ways to get the characteristic points
Cartesian(R-X) or Polar (Z-phi)

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Circle
Draw MHO, including forward impedance setting, reverse impedance setting and MHO angle.

Lens
Including forward impedance setting, reverse impedance setting and lens width, etc.

Step 1
Add 6 lines

Step 2
Edit line 1, cross A (0,0), angle: Arg3=-15 degree

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Step 3
Edit line 2, cross B (4.8, 0); Angle: -90

Step 4
Edit line 3, cross B(4.8, 0), Angle: Arg1= 78 degree

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Edit line 4-5 in the same way.

Line 4, cross C (5.6/ (tg (78/180*3.1415)), 5.6), Angle: Arg4= -3 degree
Line 5, cross D (0, 5.6), Angle:0
Line 6, cross A (0, 0), Angle: Arg2= 115 degree

The curve is like below after edition.

Press OK to get the curve in the view windows.

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Example 2: Draw MHO curve

The impedance characteristic from relay is showing below.
X
Z FWD

Line Angle
Arg1

Z REV

ZFWD =8.5 Ohms

ZREV = 3.2 Ohms
Arg1 = 70 degree

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Follow the steps in below picture.

Press OK to get the curve in view windows.

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8.5. GPS Instruction

GPS: Test state will be switched to the next one if GPS pulse signal is received. GPS signal trigger
condition means the end of the current state (after output 50ms) and begin of next state.

GPS is usually used in the ends of line differential protection to make online test. It requires the current
as 0 before synchronization output. If the GPS is set as the first state (before fault), there should not be
current output. If the first state has current output, it will make the first state protection trip since the
outputs of both sides is not synchronized.

Example:
The line differential protection is made by simulating phase A fault in State Sequence. The following is
the parameter setting.

It is waveform output.

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From the waveform, there is a 50mS state waveform output after receiving GPS signals. The waveform
is synchronized at both ends at this time.

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8.6. Binary input configuration in QuickTest modules

The binary inputs will be used to sense the relay operation during the test.

Properly configure the binary input is important for successful relay test.

The selection of binary input type, potential free or potential as well as the setting of threshold for
potential contact, can be found on 3.3

In the test module what we do is to configure the logic combination of binary input and decide which
one will be used to sense the relay operation.

We can assign binary input with following names.

Not used: This binary input is not used

Start
Trip
Trip LA
Trip LB
Trip LC
Sig.1 … Sig.8

These names will be associated with the report.

We can also modify these names according to our own wish in the column of Display Name

For the selected binary inputs we can configure them as OR logic or AND logic.

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OR logic
If anyone of the selected binary input meets the trigger condition, the present test will be terminated.

In above example binary 1 and 2 are defined as OR logic. Any trigger operation of binary 1 or 2 will
terminate the test.

AND logic
If all of the selected binary input meet the trigger condition, the present test will be terminated.

In above example binary 1 and 2 are defined as AND logic. Only when both of them meet the trigger
condition then the test will be terminated.

Trigger on Overload
The test will be triggered if the output overloads

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8.7. How to change the IP in the PC

 Click Network & Internet in Windows setting

 Click change adapter options

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 Choose Ethernet, then right click over there and select properties

 Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and then click properties

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 Select Use the following IP address, then write the IP address in this format: 192.168.1.xx , where
xx is the number that you want, except 133 because that is the number that PONOVO’s relay test
set have by default, and Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0. then press OK to confirm settings

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PONOVO POWER CO., LTD

No. 139 Jinghai Third Road, BDA, Beijing, China, 100176
Office TEL. +86 (10) 59089666
E-Mail [email protected]
Website www.relaytest.com / www.ponovo.com.cn

PowerTest
Basic

VERSION: Basic-AE-2.60
DATE : MARCH 2021

This manual is the publisher of PONOVO POWER CO., LTD. To make any kind of copy of this manual
please contact PONOVO POWER CO., LTD in advance.

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Reminder

1. Please carefully read the PowerTest Concept before you read the
PowerTest Basic.

2. This user manual is especially for PowerTest V2.6. There might be

information different from the PowerTest version you are using current,
we apologize for the reversion delay that might bring misunderstanding
of the operation to you. Please give us your feedback to
[email protected], we will update the manual at the earliest with
your information.

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Content
1. General............................................................................................................................................6
1.1. Set Setting .............................................................................................................................7
1.2. Set group parameters ..........................................................................................................8
1.3. Set test point/ item parameters ..........................................................................................9
1.4. Set binary ........................................................................................................................... 10
1.5. Assessment........................................................................................................................ 11
1.6. Set wiring ............................................................................................................................ 12
1.7. GOOSE Data ..................................................................................................................... 13
1.8. Enter Results ..................................................................................................................... 14
2. QuickTest (4V, 3I)....................................................................................................................... 16
2.1. Manual test mode.............................................................................................................. 16
2.2. Test in manual mode ........................................................................................................ 20
2.3. Time test with Lock button ............................................................................................... 21
2.4. Auto test mode .................................................................................................................. 22
3. QuickTest(4V or 6V,6I) .............................................................................................................. 23
4. QuickTest (VL-L, 3I) ................................................................................................................... 25
5. QuickTest (Sequence) ............................................................................................................... 27
6. QuickTest (Power) ...................................................................................................................... 29
7. QuickTest (Z, I Const) ................................................................................................................ 31
8. QuickTest (Z, V Const) .............................................................................................................. 34
9. QuickTest (Z, Zs Const) ............................................................................................................ 35
10. Time ......................................................................................................................................... 36
10.1. Set group setting ............................................................................................................... 37
10.2. Set group parameters ....................................................................................................... 38
10.3. Set group binary ................................................................................................................ 39
10.4. Set test point/item parameters ........................................................................................ 40
10.5. Set characteristic definition .............................................................................................. 43
10.6. Set wiring ............................................................................................................................ 43

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10.7. GOOSE Data ..................................................................................................................... 44

11. State Sequence (4V, 3I) ....................................................................................................... 45
11.1. Set group parameters ....................................................................................................... 46
11.2. Set test point/ item parameters ....................................................................................... 47
11.3. Set binary ........................................................................................................................... 52
11.4. Set assess .......................................................................................................................... 53
11.5. Set wiring ............................................................................................................................ 54
11.6. GOOSE Data ..................................................................................................................... 54
12. State Sequence (4V, 6I) ....................................................................................................... 55
13. CB Operate............................................................................................................................. 56
13.1. Set group parameters ....................................................................................................... 57
13.2. Set group binary ................................................................................................................ 61
13.3. Set test point/ item parameters ....................................................................................... 63
13.4. Set assessment ................................................................................................................. 65
13.5. Set wiring ............................................................................................................................ 66
13.6. Enter results ....................................................................................................................... 67
13.7. Set characteristic ............................................................................................................... 69
13.8. GOOSE Data ..................................................................................................................... 69
14. Ramp (3I) ................................................................................................................................ 70
14.1. Concept of RAMP ............................................................................................................. 71
14.2. Set group settings ............................................................................................................. 72
14.3. Set group parameters ....................................................................................................... 73
14.4. Set test point/ item parameters ....................................................................................... 74
14.5. Set binary ........................................................................................................................... 79
14.6. Set assessment criterion .................................................................................................. 80
14.7. Set wiring ............................................................................................................................ 81
14.8. GOOSE Data ..................................................................................................................... 81
15. Harmonic................................................................................................................................. 82
15.1. Set harmonic ...................................................................................................................... 83
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15.2. Set test point/ item parameters ....................................................................................... 84

15.3. Set binary ........................................................................................................................... 86
15.4. Set wiring ............................................................................................................................ 87
15.5. Enter results ....................................................................................................................... 88
15.6. GOOSE Data ..................................................................................................................... 90
16. Non-Electricity Check............................................................................................................ 91
17. TransPlay (4V, 3I).................................................................................................................. 93
17.1. Import COMTRADE file .................................................................................................... 94
17.2. Set group binary ................................................................................................................ 94
17.3. Channel select ................................................................................................................... 96
17.4. Set sampling rate .............................................................................................................. 99
17.5. Edit .................................................................................................................................... 101
17.6. Set wiring .......................................................................................................................... 101
17.7. Set output binary ............................................................................................................. 102
17.8. Add test point/item .......................................................................................................... 103

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1. General

QuickTest provides several sub-modules for quick and fast test purpose.

QuickTest (4V, 3I)

Provides 4 voltage and 3 current sources

QuickTest (4V or 6V, 6I)

Provides 4 voltage or 6 voltage and 6 current sources

QuickTest(VL-L,3I)
Provides L-L voltage, zero sequence voltage and 3 current sources

QuickTest(Sequence)
Provides voltage and current in sequence components mode

QuickTest(Power)
Provides the way to control three phase powers

QuickTest(Z,I Const)
Quickly test distance relay with constant current

QuickTest(Z,V Const)
Quickly test distance relay with constant voltage

QuickTest(Z,Zs Const)
Quickly test distance relay with constant system impedance

All the above modules have the same test interface, except set test point/ item parameters, and
operation process; we will introduce the general interface and operation in this part.

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1.1. Set Setting

In all above mentioned modules, we can select to control the output manually or automatically.
For automatically: click “Setting” button and we see the following screen, the setting is used for
assessment

Setting
pickup value of relay setting

Delay
delay time of relay setting

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1.2. Set group parameters

In all above mentioned modules we can select to control the output manually or automatically.
For automatically: click “Para.” button and we see the following screen.

By default the test mode is from-to.

If we change the test mode from from-to to from-to-from then we may have different ways to control
the selected variable automatically.

from-to
Check Pickup only.

from-to-from
Check Pickup and drop-off.

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1.3. Set test point/ item parameters

This part will be introduced in Chapter 2-Chapter 9 separately.

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1.4. Set binary

Input Binary
Input signal
Not used, Start, Trip, Trip LA/B/C, Sig. 1-8

Display name
The display name can be user-defined.
The user-defined display name will be shown in the test view page.

Trigger logic
OR, AND

Trigger on Overload
Conducting current and time measurements by means of interrupting the current while it is overload

Output Binary (Fault)

Define the output binary status in fault.

PreFault Output Binary

Define the output binary status in Pre-fault.

1 means binary output close.

2 means binary output open.

Note:
In QuickTest (4V or 6V/ 6I), there is no PreFault state, so the Pre-fault output binary is not available.
Either is the trigger on overload.

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1.5. Assessment

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.
The reference value is in setting
It is not valid in QuickTest (4V or 6V, 6I).

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1.6. Set wiring

It is reserved.

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1.7. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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1.8. Enter Results

In manual mode test report cannot be generated automatically.

To generate the test report we can select “Enter Results” to edit the test result.

Click “Add” to pop-up the following window.

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Fill in the test name and test result and click “OK” to confirm the operation.

Then we’ll have the following display.

In this way we can get the test report with the test name and results we have entered.

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2. QuickTest (4V, 3I)

In this module we have 4 voltage and 3 current sources available for test purpose.
Current sources are internally configured as 3 phase output mode.

2.1. Manual test mode

In this mode we can manually control all sources to change with set steps.

We have the following sources available to control.

Sources available to control

We have the following sources available to control.

We can control the amplitude, phase angle and frequency of voltage and current sources.
Note: In case Vdc is not used to supply auxiliary DC voltage to drive relay, we can also control it here.

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Quantity (Channel)

Following variables can be selected to control

Va/b/c/z
Control Va, Vb, Vc, Vz independent

Va,Vb
Control Va,Vb at same time

Vb,Vc
Control Vb,Vc at same time

Vc,Va
Control Vc,Va at same time

Va,Vb,Vc
Control Va,Vb,Vc at same time

Ia/b/c
Control Ia Ib, Ic independent

Ia,Ib
Control Ia,Ib at same time

Ib,Ic
Control Ib,Ic at same time

Ic,Ia
Control Ic,Ia at same time

Ia,Ib,Ic
Control Ia,Ib,Ic at same time

Vdc
Control auxiliary DC

Ia+Ib
Control Ia+Ib (parallel output)

Ia+Ib+Ic
Control Ia+Ib+Ic (parallel output)

ALL
Only support quantity as Frequency

Quantity
For each selected variable we can select the following quantities to control.

Amplitude
Control the amplitude
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Angle
Control the phase angle

Frequency
Control the frequency (not valid for Vdc)

The variables in this group

Step
Set the step variable

Time
The step time in auto mode

From
The start value in Auto mode, the start point from where the variable will ramp

To
The ending value in Auto mode, If relay does not trip during the ramping process the test will terminate
at this point

Note: the ‘from’ value must be set in the way that relay will not trip at this setting. For some type of
relay, such as low voltage relay, the ‘from’ setting is larger than ‘to’ setting

Quantity (No. 2)
Step (No. 2)
nd
In Manual mode, set the 2 groups of variables.
st
The parameters have the same settings in the 1 groups of variables.

Note:
In manual mode, there are two groups of variables.
st
In the 1 groups of variables, the settings should be controlled by Up/Down on keyboard or

in the interface.
nd
In the 2 groups of variables, the settings should be controlled by Pg Up/ Pg Down on the keyboard.

Ext. time
When this time is set here the output time will be extended even after relay trips.

Note: This time setting is normally used in the test application where we need to consider the circuit
breaker mechanism operation time.

Prefault Time
It is valid only in Auto mode and Prefault selected.

Auto
Auto mode
Manual mode

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Prefault
No Prefault state in Auto mode
Prefault state in Auto mode

Switching

It is used to switch the state between Prefault and fault in Auto mode and Prefault selected.

Up PreFault state

Down Fault state

DC
Output current/ voltage frequency in AC
Output current/ voltage in DC

Trip time display

If relay trips we can see the trip time here

Output control button

st
When test is started we can use these two buttons to control the variable of the selected quantity in 1
group with set step.

Lock button
This button is designed to test the relay tripping time in manual mode.

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2.2. Test in manual mode

st nd
In this mode we can manually control all sources selected (the 1 and 2 groups) to change with set
step.

st
The 1 group: control by Up/Down on keyboard or in the interface.
nd
The 2 group: control by Page Up/Page Down in the keyboard.

Note:
1. In manual mode, all the tests should be controlled manually including test start and stop.
2. After the test is done, the engineer should check the relay trip or not. If there is binary input, the
PowerTest binary input will give tips, but not stop.

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2.3. Time test with Lock button

Before test is started this button is not activated

Example: test the relay tripping time with Lock button in manual mode

Step 1:
Make wiring, connecting voltage and current outputs to relay and connect relay tripping output to binary
input 1

Step 2:
Set normal voltages and currents for a health system

Step 3:

Start output and the button become unlock .

Step 4:

Press Lock button, the button will flash.

Step 5:
Modify voltages and currents to faulty status.

Step 6:

Press Lock button to release the lock .

At the same time the internal timer will start. When relay trips the timer will stop and the tripping time will
be displayed.

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2.4. Auto test mode

In this mode we can select different way to control the output automatically in group para.

Following control modes are available for selection.

from-to
Test pickup.

from-to-from
Test pickup and drop-off.

In auto test mode some more test parameters will be allowed to set

Before the testing, we have to set the quantity, step, time, from, to, and it will automatically increase/
decrease the variables in the process.
After testing, the settings and time will be recorded and saved.

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3. QuickTest(4V or 6V,6I)

In this module we have 4 voltage or 6 voltage and 6 current sources available for test purpose.

The way to set those test parameters is exactly the same as QuickTest (4V, 3I) except the following
points.

Select variable to control

Following quantities can be selected to control

V/b/c/z
Control Va, Vb, Vc, Vz independent

Va,Vb,Vc
Control Va,Vb,Vc at same time

Va,Vb
Control Va,Vb at same time

Vb,Vc
Control Vb,Vc at same time

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Vc,Va
Control Vc,Va at same time

Va’, b’, c;
Control Va’, Vb’, Vc independent

Ia/b/c
Control Ia Ib, Ic independent

Ia,Ib,Ic
Control Ia,Ib,Ic at same time

Ia’/b’/c’
Control Ia’, Ib’, Ic’ independent

Ia’,Ib’,Ic’
Control Ia’,Ib’,Ic’ at same time

Ia, Ib, Ic, Ia’, Ib’, Ic’

Control all currents at same time

Frequency
Control frequency

Note: The auxiliary DC output will be shutdown automatically in module QuickTest (6V, 6I) for PW466i
or PW666i.

Quantity (No. 2)
Step (No. 2)
nd
In Manual mode, set the 2 groups of variables.
st
The parameters have the same settings in the 1 groups of variables.

Note:
In manual mode, there are two groups of variables.
st
In the 1 groups of variables, the settings should be controlled by Up/Down on keyboard or

in the interface.
nd
In the 2 groups of variables, the settings should be controlled by Page Up/ Page Down on the
keyboard.

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4. QuickTest (VL-L, 3I)

In this module we have the facility to control the line-line voltage, 3V0 (zero sequence voltage) and 3
currents (in 3 current output mode).

The way to set those test parameters is exactly the same as QuickTest (4V, 3I) except the following
points.

Select variable to control

Following quantities can be selected to control

Vab
Control Vab

3V0
Control 3V0

Ia/b/Ic
Control Ia, Ib, Ic independent

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Ia,Ib
Control Ia,Ib at same time

Ib,Ic
Control Ib,Ic at same time

Ic,Ia
Control Ic,Ia at same time

Ia,Ib,Ic
Control Ia,Ib,Ic at same time

Vdc
Control auxiliary DC

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5. QuickTest (Sequence)

In this module we have the facility to control the sequence components for voltage and current.

The way to set those test parameters is exactly the same as QuickTest (4V, 3I) except the following
points.

Select variable to control

Following quantities can be selected to control

V1
Control positive sequence component of voltage

V2
Control negative sequence component of voltage

V0
Control zero sequence component of voltage

I1
Control positive sequence component of current
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I2
Control negative sequence component of current

I0
Control zero sequence component of current

Vdc
Control auxiliary DC

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6. QuickTest (Power)

In this module we can control the outputs in the form of power.

The way to set those test parameters is exactly the same as QuickTest (4V, 3I) except the following
points.

Select variable to control

Following quantities can be selected to control

Sa (Pa,Qa)
Control phase A output power

Sb (Pb,Qb)
Control phase B output power

Sc (Pc,Qc)

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Control phase C output power

S (P, Q)
Control three phase output power

Pa
Control active power for phase A

Pb
Control active power for phase B

Pc
Control active power for phase C

Pa, Pb, Pc
Control three phase active power

Qa
Control reactive power for phase A

Qb
Control reactive power for phase B

Qc
Control reactive power for phase C

Qa, Qb, Qc
Control three phase reactive power

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7. QuickTest (Z, I Const)

This module provides a simple way to test impedance relay with constant current.

In this mode we can manually or automatic search the relay operation value.

Fault Type
A-E, B-E, C-E, A-B-E, B-C-E, C-A-E, A-B, B-C, C-A, A-B-C

Impedance type
Z (Z-phi)
Set impedance in Z-Phi way

R-X
Set impedance in R-X way

|Z|
The impedance and angle valid in Z-Phi way

R-X
Resistance impedance valid in R-X way

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Current
Fault current

Frequency
Fn: Relay normal frequency

Quantity (variables)
Z: Impedance

R
Resistance

X
Reactance

If
Fault current (can be used to test Accurate Working Current of electromagnetic type impedance relay)

Amplitude
Can be choose in all the quantity variables

Angle
Valid only in Z

Prefault Time
The prefault time in auto mode

Step
Set the step variable

Time
The step time in auto mode

From
The start value in Auto mode, the start point from where the variable will ramp

To
The ending value in Auto mode, If relay does not trip during the ramping process the test will terminate
at this point

Note: the ‘from’ value must be set in the way that relay will not trip at this setting. For some type of
relay, such as low voltage relay, the ‘from’ setting is higher than ‘to’ setting

Ext. time
The extension time after relay trip to continue next state

Earth Compensation
There are three types of KE mode available and we need to select the one according to the relay under
test.

 KE:∣K0∣, Phi(K0)
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 RE/RL & XE/XL: KR, KX

 ZE/Z1:∣Z0/Z1∣, Phi(Z0/Z1)

Prefault
No Prefault state in Auto mode
Prefault state in Auto mode

Auto
Auto mode
Manual mode

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8. QuickTest (Z, V Const)

This module provides a simple way to test impedance relay with constant voltage

The way to set those test parameters is exactly the same as QuickTest (Z, I const) except the
following points.

Vf
Fault type

Here we set the voltage to be injected into the relay under test. And this voltage will remain constant
during the test process.

Quantity
Here we select the quantity and the variable to change.

Following variables are available

 Z
 R
 X
 Vf (can be used to test Accurate Working Voltage of electromagnetic type impedance relay)

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9. QuickTest (Z, Zs Const)

This module provides a simple way to test impedance relay with constant system impedance

The way to set those test parameters is exactly the same as QuickTest (Z,I const) except the following
points.

Zs
Power System impedance
Here we set the system impedance which will remain constant during the test process.

Quantity
Here we select the variable to change.
Following variables are available
 Z
 R
 X

Note: We have assumed that the line impedance and system impedance have the same earth
compensation factor. If they have different factors then we need to use Distance in PowerTest
Protection package to test the relay

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10. Time

This module is used to test trip delay time of protection relay.

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10.1. Set group setting

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown below.

IPickUp
PickUp setting

Delay Time
Trip time setting

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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10.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below.

Tprefault
Pre-fault time: During this time only Normal voltage and no current is generated

Tpostfault
Post-fault time: During this time only Normal voltage and no current is generated

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10.3. Set group binary

Bin.A~H
Binary input, Enable or Disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
Binary input, AND or OR

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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10.4. Set test point/item parameters

Name
Edit the test point/ item name here.

Voltage
Prefault voltage

Current
Prefault current (load current)

Angle
Angle between voltage and current

Freq.
Fn: the power system frequency

Vf: fault voltage

Vpos: positive sequence voltage
Vneg: negative sequence voltage
3Vo: Zero Sequence voltage

Current
Current for the current test point/ item expressed in times of rated current

Anlge
Angle between voltage and current

Max fault time

The maximum fault duration

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Fault type
Here we can select the fault to be simulated for the test.
 A-E: A-E fault
 B-E: B-E fault,
 C-E: C-E fault
 A-B: A-B fault
 B-C: B-C fault
 C-A: C-A fault
 A-B-C: A-B-C fault
 3I0: use 3I0 as the quantity to change
 I2: use I2 as the quantity to change
 Ia+Ib+Ic: Ia+Ib+Ic (parallel output)
 Va,Ia: only output Va,Ia
 Va,Vb: only output Va,Vb
 A: Ia=Ib+Ic and Ib=Ic
 B: Ib=Ia+Ic and Ia=Ic
 C: Ic=Ib+Ia and Ib=Ia

Add
Add one test point/item within the setting range.

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Quick Add
Add few test point/items within the setting range.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Remove N-1
Remove all the test point/items except the first one.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Clear All
Clear all the test result of all the test point/items.

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10.5. Set characteristic definition

Press “Characteristic definition” to enter into the below page

In “Characteristic Definition” we can set the criterion for assessment

10.6. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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10.7. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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11. State Sequence (4V, 3I)

This module is used to define a series of test states for special test applications.
With this module we can generate a series of states to test the tripping time

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11.1. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

DC offset
DC offset can be added to the output signal if we select Yes here. The magnitude of DC offset is
defined by
t
−
− I max × e
I dc = τ

Imax: related to the current instantaneous value at the end of last test state

Tou( τ )
Refer to time constant

Ref. State
Here we define the binary input trigger condition for the current test state.
No 1: we compare the current binary input status with the one of the first state. The trigger will
happen if they have different status.
priev: we compare the current binary input status with the one of the preview states. The trigger will
happen if they have different status.

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11.2. Set test point/ item parameters

Name
Edit the test item name here.

Frequency
Fn: the power system frequency

Trigger con.
There are six trigger modes can be selected here.

Time
Test state will last for the time defined here and when this time is over the current test state will be
switched to the next one.

Time + Bin. inputs

Test state will be switched to the next if anyone of the conditions is met
Bin. inputs: In the time setting range, if the binary input signal is received prior to time setting, the state
will be switched to the next.
Time: In the time setting range, if the binary input signal is not received, the state will be switched to the
next.

Bin. inputs

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Fault status comes immediately after binary input senses the trigger signal

Manual

Test state will be switched to the next one if we press button or F3 directly.

GPS
Fault status comes immediately after GPS pulse signal is received.

Note: GPS controlled test is available with optional PGPS-2 GPS Synchronization Device. Please
contact the manufacture for more information

Low Value
It is valid in dV/dt and Ramp .
When the variable reaches the trigger value, it switches into next state.

Duration
The duration time at the present state

Binary inputs
Binary A-H, logic OR/ AND

Binary outputs
Binary output 1-8

Overturn
It overturns in the same state.

Hold time
The duration time for binary output

Ext.time
The extension time after relay trip to continue next state

dV/dt
The dv/dt parameters can be set after selecting it.

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Vol. Stop
Ending voltage

df/dt

Fre. Stop
Ending frequency

Ramp

Fault Cal

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The calculation page is shown below

Based on the setting here the required voltage, current and phase angle setting will be calculated and
filled automatically in the parameters.

Idff Cal

Based on the differential relay settings the actual test currents will be calculated and filled automatically
in the parameters.

Clear
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Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

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11.3. Set binary

Input signal
Not used, Start, Trip, Trip LA/B/C, Sig. 1-8

Display name
The display name can be user-defined.

Trigger logic
OR, AND

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11.4. Set assess

The absolute error limits and real error can be set here.

For example, we get the settings showing in below.

It indicates the result between 9.8-10.3 is Pass, otherwise, it is Fail.

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11.5. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

11.6. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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12. State Sequence (4V, 6I)

In this module 4 voltages or 6 voltages and 6 currents sources are provided.

Note: 6 voltage sources are only valid with PW466i or PW666i.

The way to set group parameters and test parameters is similar to Stat Sequence (4V, 3I).
Please refer to Chapter 11 State Sequence (4V,3I).

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13. CB Operate

This module can be used to check different types of line protection system, including over current, line
carrier, distance and zero-sequence over-current. The whole relay system, including auto-reclosing,
tripping mechanism along with/or without circuit breaker can be checked.

Features

◆ can set different fault type

◆ can select to simulate reclosing on health system, reclosing on faulty system, or reclosing on faulty
system with different faulty type
◆ can set the angle between voltage and current when fault occurs; can set to add DC offset at the
time when fault comes; this is to check the Transient Overreach of distance protection
◆ can set load current and power angle to check the influence of additional impedance to distance
protection.
◆ to simulate the closing and opening process of circuit breaker
◆ to simulate the coordination between line carrier receiver and protection (binary output will be used
to simulate the line carrier receiver operation). So line carrier protection can be tested without the use
of line carrier receiver.
◆ can do end-to-end test with GPS control mode
◆ can set to control the test process by tripping signal from protection or by time only. When time
control is selected we are able to set fault duration, dead time, fault duration after reclosing and the time
duration after the second trip.

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13.1. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

Tprefault
Prefault time setting.
During this time the test set will supply normal system balance voltage.

Tpostfault
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Postfault time setting

During this time the test set will supply normal system balance voltage.

Trigger Mode
There are four trigger modes can be selected here.
 Time
 Manual
 Bin. Input
 GPS

Time Fault status comes immediately after prefault time is over

Manual Fault status comes after we press .

Bin. Input: Fault status comes immediately after binary input H senses the trigger signal
GPS Fault status comes immediately after GPS pulse signal is received.

Note: GPS controlled test is available with optional PGPS-2 GPS Synchronization Device. Please
contact the manufacture for more information

PT connection
Select it according to the actual PT installation position
 Busbar side
 Line side

CT starpoint
Select it according to the actual CT polarity
Dir. Busbar: polarity is toward busbar side
Dir. Line: polarity is toward line side

Control Mode
Define the way to switch from one state to the next one
Bin. Input: controlled by binary input
Time: controlled by time

If Time control is selected the following settings are to be set accordingly

Rec. Mode
Type of auto reclosing
Single-phase/three-phase
Single phase fault with single phase tripping
Three-phase
Single phase fault with three phase tripping
NoRec
No reclosing

Last Time After trip

Dead time after first tripping

Last Time After Rec

Time duration after reclosing
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We can simulate another fault during this time.

Last time after Sec. trip

Time duration after second tripping

Ground Factor Mode

KL: ∣K0∣, Phi(K0)
KR and KX: RE/RL & XE/XL
Z0/Z1: ∣Z0/Z1∣Phi(Z0/Z1),

KL magnitude of Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude

KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle

Test Mode
We can select the follow test modes.
IConst Constant current
VConst Constant voltage
ZsConst Constant system impedance
Two ways to type: One is to type in the value for |Zs| and PhiS; the other one is based on the value of
Line Impedance and SIR (source impedance ratio)

∣Zs∣, Phis
When Constant system impedance is selected then we need to give settings here.

UserSIR
User-defined source impedance ratio

Source impedance ratio

Source impedance
SIR= �Line impedance

Linez, Line impedance

Line angle

CB Simu.
When optional Circuit Breaker Simulator is used we need to select Yes here.

TOpen
Related to CB Simu.

TClose
Related to CB Simu.

Fault Inception Mode:

Define the way to start a fault
Random
The angle between voltage and current at the moment of fault is given randomly by test set

fixed angle
The angle between voltage and current at the moment of fault can be set here
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Fault Angle
If we select fixed angle in Fault Inc. Mode we need to set the angle here

DC offset
Here we can define if DC offset is to be added when fault occurs

Uz Defined
Select the definition of Vz output
 0
 1.732*3Vo
 -1.732*3Vo
 3Vo
 -3Vo
 Vs
If Vs is selected we need to set the following settings accordingly

Phi(Uz)Ref.
Phi (Va), Phi (Vb), Phi (Vc), Phi (Vab), Phi (Vbc), Phi (Vca), User define.
Reference voltage for Vz

|Uz|
Amplitude of Vz

Phi(Uz)
Phase angle between Vz and reference voltage

Z-Phi or R-X
Select to set impedance value by Z-Phi or R-X

DC-offset

AutoCalTou

tou

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13.2. Set group binary

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input configuration page

Bin.In1, 5
Trip A
Trip ABC

Bin.In2, 6
Trip B
Trip ABC

Bin.In3, 7
Trip C
Trip ABC

Bin.In4, 8
Reclose

Trip Sel.
Select to use binary 1234, or 5678.

Out 1~8
binary Output, Open or Close

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time
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OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

TripA, TripB or TripC

If we select them then test set will sense the binary inputs for TripA, TripB and TripC separately and
record their tripping time in the result.

Example: tripping time record with selection of TripA, TripB and TripC

In this example we can see the tripping time difference for phase A, B and C

TripABC
If we select them then test set will sense the binary inputs for TripA, TripB and TripC separately and
record the latest tripping time as the tripping time for all three phase tripping

Example: tripping time record with selection of TripABC

In this example the tripping time is same for phase A, B and C output

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13.3. Set test point/ item parameters

Name
Edit the name for the current test point

Fault:
Select the fault type to simulate

Z, Angle, R, X
Set the impedance for the fault to simulate

Tmax
Maximum duration fault time

I Test，V Test
Constant current or voltage setting

Direction
Forward fault occurs in the forward direction
Reversed fault occurs in the reversed direction

Mode:
Transient only one fault will be simulated
Permanent circuit breaker will be reclosed to a faulty system and one more tripping is expected

I Load, Power angle:

Load current and power angle before fault occurs

Dev. fault:
Select it to activate the setting for the second fault with different fault type

Developing Fault
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The followings are the information about the developing fault.

Here we can define the fault type and settings for the second fault.

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13.4. Set assessment

Trip A
Criterion for phase A tripping

Trip B
Criterion for phase B tripping

Trip C
Criterion for phase C tripping

Reclose
Criterion for reclosing

Sec. trip
Criterion for tripping after reclosing

Example 1:

If phase tripping time is smaller than 0.2s the test result will be regarded as Passed

Example 2:

If phase A tripping time meets the criterion of smaller than 0.2s and larger than 0.1s at the same time
(AND logic) then the test result will be regarded as Passed

Example 3:

If phase A does not have tripping then it will be regarded as Passed

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Note: The value of 0 (or 0.001) represents No Tripping

Example 4:

If phase does not trip or if tripping time is larger than 5s (OR logic) then the test result will regarded as
Passed.

Above mentioned logic will happen when we test the relay with back up protection. If we set a very long
fault time the backup protection may be activated. With this criterion we can still get the test result
marked as Passed

13.5. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept

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13.6. Enter results

In manual mode test report cannot be generated automatically.

To generate the test report, we can select “Enter Results” to edit the test result.

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Click “Add” to pop-up the following window.

Fill in the test name and test result and click “OK” to confirm the operation.

Then we’ll have the following display.

In this way we can get the test report with the test name and results we have entered.

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13.7. Set characteristic

Please refer to Chapter 7.9 characteristic in PowerTest Concept.

13.8. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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14. Ramp (3I)

This module is specially designed to realize RAMP for different test applications.

Typical test applications

The module can be used for the following typical test applications
 Check pick up value
 Check drop off value
 Test directional relay
 Check MTA( Maximum Torque Angle)

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14.1. Concept of RAMP

Pulse ramp
The typical pulse ramping process is as follows

t1: relay prepare time or reset time. This time will appear only once during the whole test process
t2: relay prefault time. This time will be applied each time when we give the next shot. For pulse
ramp this t2 is also known as wait time
A: Start value from where the selected variable will ramp.
B: End value at the point the test process will terminate
C: Step value
D: Step time

Linear ramp
The typical linear ramping process is as follows

t1: relay prepare time or reset time. This time will appear only once during the whole test process
A: Start value from where the selected quantity will ramp.
B: End value at that point test process will terminate
C: Step value
D: Step time,
for stepping up, it is up step time
for stepping down, it is down step time

Note 1: In Pulse ramp mode if we set prefault time as zero it will become linear ramp
Note 2: In the group setting page we can set the prefault time/voltage/current, etc

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14.2. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page of Ramp module is shown bellow

Time
The fault time

Setting
In pick-up test, it is used as assessment.

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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14.3. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below

Tprepare
Relay prepare time or reset time

Tprefault
Prefault time or wait time

Vprefault
Prefaull voltage

Iprefault
Prefault current

Phiprefault
Prefault angle

Freprefault
Prefault Frequency

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14.4. Set test point/ item parameters

In the above example we have changed the name of test item 1 as Test 1.

Select fault type or variable

Here we can select different fault type or variable

Variable Available quantities

 Va
Va,Ia  Ia
 Phi(Va,Ia)
Vab  Vab
Ia+Ib+Ic  I
 Vf(Fault Volate)
A-B-C
 Current
A-E
 Angle
B-E
 Z
C-E
 Frequency
A-B
 V1
B-C
 V2
C-A
 3V0
 Vdc
Vdc,Ia(DC)
 Ia
 Vab
Vab,Ic  Ic
 Phi(Vab,Ic)
 Vbc
Vbc,Ia  Ia
 Phi(Vbc,Ia)
 Vca
Vca,Ib
 Ib

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 Phi(Vca,Ib)
 Vab
Vab,Ia  Ia
 Phi(Vab,Ia)
 Vbc
Vbc,Ib  Ib
 Phi(Vbc,Ib)
 Vca
Vca,Ic  Ic
 Phi(Vca,Ic)
 Vb
Vb,Ib  Ib
 Phi(Vb,Ib)
 Vc
Vc,Ic  Ic
 Phi(Vc,Ic)
 Frequency
V/F
 Voltage
 I2/I1
I2/I1
 I2
 Vab
Vab,Ib  Ib
 Phi(Vab,Ib)
 Vbc
Vbc,Ic  Ic
 Phi(Vbc,Ic)
 Vca
Vca,Ia  Ia
 Phi(Vca,Ia)
We can make the selection according to the test requirement.

Set start value

Based on the faulty type or variable we select some items in the following settings will not be allowed to
make modification while some other items will require to set a value which will be regarded as the initial
value when test starts.

Select record quantity for report

Here we can select quantity which will be recorded and in the test report.

Variable Available quantities

 Va
Va,Ia  Ia
 Phi(Va,Ia)

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 Vb
Vb,Ib  Ib
 Phi(Vb,Ib)
 Vc
Vc,Ic  Ic
 Phi(Vc,Ic)
Vab  Vab
Ia+Ib+Ic  I
 Vf (Fault Voltage)
 Current
A-B-C  3V0 (zero sequence voltage)
A-E  V2 (negative sequence component for voltage)
B-E  3I0 (zero sequence current)
C-E  I2 (negative sequence component for current)
A-B  Angle
B-C  Phi(3V0,3I0)
C-A  Phi(V2,I2)
 Z
 Frequency
 Vdc
Vdc,Ia(DC)
 Ia(DC)
 Vab
Vab,Ic  Ic
 Phi(Vab,Ic)
Vbc,Ia
Vca,Ib
Vab,Ia
Vbc,Ib
Same as above except the items marked in yellow
Vca,Ic
Vab,Ib
Vbc,Ic
Vca,Ia
 Frequency
V/F  Voltage
 V*/F*
 I2/I1
I2/I1
 I2

From
The start value for quantity

To
The ending value for quantity

Step Size
Step value

Up step time
Pick up step time and it should be larger than tripping time setting

Down step time

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Drop-off step time and it should be larger than drop-off time setting

max (x*Test, y), where

Tset: Time setting set in group setting
x: coefficient; x can be set according our test requirement. If we set x as 1.2 then it means we
are going to set the step time as 1.2 times of Tset
y: reference time; the actual step time will be determined by comparing the 1.2*Tset and y,
whichever is larger will be used as the step time.

Example: max(1.5*Tset,0.5) with Tset = 1s

 1.5*Tset=1.5s, larger than 0.5
 Actual step time is 1.5s

Example: max(1.5*Tset,0.2) with Tset = 0.1s

 1.5*Tset=0.15s, smaller than 0.2
 Actual step time is 0.2s

The y is used to avoid the situation where Tset is very small. In that case we use y as the step time.

Type
Pick-up, pick-up + drop-off, characteristic angle
Note: To select Characteristic Angle we need to select the quantity and record as angle.

Example: Typical parameter setting for testing MTA

Here we have selected record quantity as Phi(Va,Ia) to enable the selection of Characteristic Angle

Phi (I) lead Phi (V)

It is activated in characteristic angle type.

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

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Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

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14.5. Set binary

Binary Inputs
Input signal
Not used, Start, Trip, Trip LA/B/C, Sig. 1-8

Display name
The display name can be user-defined.

Trigger logic
OR, AND

Binary outputs
Define the output binary status in Pre-fault and fault.

Ext. Time
The hold time after trigger

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14.6. Set assessment criterion

Click “Assessment” to enter into criterion setting page

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

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14.7. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

14.8. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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15. Harmonic

This module is used to generate harmonics for all voltage and current outputs.
The module can be used for the following applications.
nd rd th th
 Check the 2 /3 / 4 /5 harmonic restraint of current differential.
 Check the harmonic measurement of the relay.

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15.1. Set harmonic

Va, b, c, z and Ia, b, c

Here we can switch among output channels and set the harmonic for each channel separately.
Based on those setting we can then view the calculated output waveform on the display window

Clear

Click “Clear” button to reset the harmonic setting.

Trip time
Display the trip time
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15.2. Set test point/ item parameters

Quantity
Source and number of harmonic
Step size: step value
From: from where the quantity starts to change
To: test will terminate at this value
Step time: time duration for each step
Frequency: fundamental frequency
Auto: Automatically test
Harmonic showing way
Amplitude

nd
It shows the 2 harmonic at 0.25V.

Percentage

nd
It shows the 2 harmonic at 10%, it equals to 10%*2.5V=0.25V.
It is different ways to show the same value.

Press to see detailed information of the selected output channel

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HR
The percentage of harmonic value with reference to basic value

THD
Total harmonic distortion

TMS
True Real Mean square

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15.3. Set binary

Input Binary
Input signal
Not used, Start, Trip, Trip LA/B/C, Sig. 1-8

Display name
The display name can be user-defined.

Trigger logic
OR, AND

Output binary
Define the output binary status

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15.4. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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15.5. Enter results

In manual mode test report cannot be generated automatically.

To generate the test report we can select “Enter Results” to edit the test result.

Click “Add” to pop-up the following window.

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Fill in the test name and test result and click “OK” to confirm the operation.

Then we’ll have the following display.

In this way we can get the test report with the test name and results we have entered.

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15.6. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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16. Non-Electricity Check

This module neither has any output value nor judge the binary input. It only generates a complete
report for project check from appearance and safety.

Add: Add and edit the items including Name and Test Method Requires

After adding the result name and test method, press F2 to start the test.

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It pops up the diagram with the name added; we can type in the test result manually and check the
value, and press pass or fail.

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17. TransPlay (4V, 3I)

This module is used to play back the COMTRADE format file.

The standard COMTRADE format includes normally the following two parts.

CFG describe the recording channels, including signal names, sampling frequencies, etc
DAT contain the sampling values for each channel

For more information about COMTRADE files, please refer to IEEE Std C37.111 or IEC_IEEE
60255-24 COMTRADE for power systems

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17.1. Import COMTRADE file

Click “Comtrade file” button to open the COMTRADE file

When a COMTRADE file is opened we can see the waveform and parameters in the display windows.

17.2. Set group binary

It is used to set binary input.

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input configuration page.

Bin.In1, 5
Trip A
Trip ABC

Bin.In2, 6
Trip B
Trip ABC

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Bin.In3, 7
Trip C
Trip ABC

Bin.In4, 8
Reclose

Input Sel
Select to use binary 1234, or 5678.

Note:
All the binary time is calculated from the test start, rather than the fault start time.

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17.3. Channel select

Click “Channel select” to configure channels.

Configure channels

In Channel A drop-down selection box we can view all voltage channels from the COMTRADE file and
we need to assign one voltage from the list to the Va output of our test set.

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Combine two channels

Two channels can be combined together to get a new output. This happens when we need to get the
voltage which is the vector summation from two voltage channels.

Example
• • •
I a ' = ( I a − I b) / 3
• • •
I b' = ( I b − I c ) / 3
• • •
I c' = ( I c − I a) / 3

Set PT and CT ratio

In case the recorded data is for the primary side we need to set the ratio for PT and CT.

Maximum output display

Here we can see the maximum voltage and current for this COMTRADE file. Proper setting of PT and
CT ratio will avoid them exceeding the available output range of the test set in use.

Value at cursor position

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T1 and t2 indicate the peak values at the position for cursor 1 and cursor 2. dt indicates the time
difference between t1 and t2.

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17.4. Set sampling rate

Click “Sampling rate” to configure sample rate.

Sample rate display

The sample rates contained in COMTRADE file are displayed here.

Some COMTRADE file may contain sampled value with different sampling rates. In that case different
sampling rate and total sampled points at this sampling rate can be displayed.
Maximum 8 number of different sample rates can be displayed at the same time.

Insert Points

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It’s possible to use interpolation technology to smooth the waveform.

In the above example we have set interpolation as 1 and the sampling rate is increased to 2400.

Note:
The maximum sampling rate should not exceed 10kHz

Allowed playback length

The maximum allowed playback time determined by the current sampling rate is displayed here.

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17.5. Edit

This function is not available in this module.

The edition is valid in Advanced Transplay (4V, 3I) in PowerTest Advanced.

17.6. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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17.7. Set output binary

Out 1, 2, 3, 4
It is based on the comtrade file. If there is binary output in COMTRADE file, there will be option
available, vice versa.
The binary in COMTRADE file is mapped to the binary output 1-4 of the tester.
Maximum 4 binary output are supported.

Location
It is for reserved.

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17.8. Add test point/item

The same test point/item will be added in the list.

Note:
1. When a new test point is added, a COMTRADE should be imported to this new test point.
2. Between the two test point/items, the waveform is not continuous.

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PONOVO POWER CO., LTD

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PowerTest
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VERSION: Protection-AE-2.60
DATE : MARCH 2021

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please contact PONOVO POWER CO., LTD in advance.

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Reminder

1. Please carefully read the PowerTest Concept before you read the
PowerTest Protection.

2. This user manual is especially for PowerTest V2.6. There might be

information different from the PowerTest version you are using current,
we apologize for the reversion delay that might bring misunderstanding
of the operation to you. Please give us your feedback to
[email protected], we will update the manual at the earliest with
your information.

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Content
1. Distance (Z-Phi) .............................................................................................................................9
1.1. Set group settings ........................................................................................................ 10
1.2. Set group parameters ................................................................................................. 11
1.3. Set group binary........................................................................................................... 16
1.4. Set test point/ item parameters.................................................................................. 18
1.5. Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................ 20
1.6. Set wiring ...................................................................................................................... 22
1.7. Set characteristic ......................................................................................................... 23
1.8. Report setting ............................................................................................................... 25
1.9. GOOSE Data ................................................................................................................ 26
1.10. Add test point/ item ...................................................................................................... 27
1.11. Z-T diagram .................................................................................................................. 30
1.12. Test report example .................................................................................................... 31
2. Distance (R-X)............................................................................................................................. 33
2.1. Set group settings ........................................................................................................ 34
2.2. Set group parameters ................................................................................................. 36
2.3. Set group binary........................................................................................................... 41
2.4. Set test point/ item parameters.................................................................................. 43
2.5. Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................ 45
2.6. Set wiring ...................................................................................................................... 47
2.7. Set characteristic ......................................................................................................... 48
2.8. Report setting ............................................................................................................... 50
2.9. GOOSE Data ................................................................................................................ 51
2.10. Add test point/ item ...................................................................................................... 52
2.11. Z-T diagram .................................................................................................................. 55
2.12. Test report example .................................................................................................... 56
3. Differential (6I)............................................................................................................................. 58
3.1. Set group settings ........................................................................................................ 59

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3.2. Set group parameters ................................................................................................. 61

3.3. Set group binary........................................................................................................... 64
3.4. Set test point/ item parameters.................................................................................. 65
3.5. Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................ 67
3.6. Set wiring ...................................................................................................................... 68
3.7. GOOSE Data ................................................................................................................ 69
4. Differential (3I)............................................................................................................................. 70
4.1. Set group settings ........................................................................................................ 71
4.2. Set group parameters ................................................................................................. 73
4.3. Set group binary........................................................................................................... 77
4.4. Set test point/ item parameters.................................................................................. 78
4.5. Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................ 80
4.6. Set wiring ...................................................................................................................... 81
4.7. Add test point/ item ...................................................................................................... 83
5. Time inversed current ................................................................................................................ 85
5.1. Set group settings ........................................................................................................ 86
5.2. Set group parameters ................................................................................................. 87
5.3. Set group binary........................................................................................................... 89
5.4. Set test point/ item parameters.................................................................................. 90
5.5. Set characteristic definition ........................................................................................ 92
5.6. Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................ 94
5.7. Set wiring ...................................................................................................................... 94
5.8. GOOSE Data ................................................................................................................ 94
5.9. Add test point/ item ...................................................................................................... 95
5.10. Test Report example ................................................................................................... 99
6. Time inversed voltage .............................................................................................................. 100
6.1. Set group settings ...................................................................................................... 101
6.2. Set group parameters ............................................................................................... 102
6.3. Set group binary......................................................................................................... 103

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6.4. Set test point/ item parameters................................................................................ 104

6.5. Set characteristic definition ...................................................................................... 106
6.6. Set assessment criterion .......................................................................................... 106
6.7. Set wiring .................................................................................................................... 107
6.8. GOOSE Data .............................................................................................................. 107
6.9. Add test point/ item .................................................................................................... 108
7. Directional .................................................................................................................................. 110
7.1. Set group settings ...................................................................................................... 110
7.2. Set group parameters ............................................................................................... 112
7.3. Set test point/ item parameters................................................................................ 115
7.4. Set binary .................................................................................................................... 117
7.5. Set assessment criterion .......................................................................................... 118
7.6. Set wiring .................................................................................................................... 118
7.7. GOOSE Data .............................................................................................................. 119
7.8. Example P442 67N directional test ......................................................................... 120
8. Frequency relay ........................................................................................................................ 123
8.1. Set group settings ...................................................................................................... 124
8.2. Set group parameters ............................................................................................... 125
8.3. Set group binary......................................................................................................... 126
8.4. Set test point/ item parameters................................................................................ 127
8.4.1 Set trip value parameters .............................................................................................. 127
8.4.2 Set trip time...................................................................................................................... 129
8.4.3 Set df/dt blocking ............................................................................................................ 130
8.4.4 Set current blocking........................................................................................................ 131
8.4.5 Set voltage blocking ....................................................................................................... 132
8.5. Set assessment criterion .......................................................................................... 133
8.6. Set wiring .................................................................................................................... 133
8.7. GOOSE Data .............................................................................................................. 134
9. Voltage relay ............................................................................................................................. 135

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9.1. Set group settings ...................................................................................................... 136

9.2. Set group parameters ............................................................................................... 137
9.3. Set group binary......................................................................................................... 138
9.4. Set test point/ item parameters................................................................................ 139
9.4.1 Set trip voltage ................................................................................................................ 139
9.4.2 Edit trip time..................................................................................................................... 141
9.4.3 Edit dv/dt blocking .......................................................................................................... 142
9.5. Set assessment criterion .......................................................................................... 143
9.6. Set wiring .................................................................................................................... 143
9.7. GOOSE Data .............................................................................................................. 144
9.8. Test report example .................................................................................................. 145
10. U, I, T Relay (AC) ...................................................................................................... 146
10.1. V Pick-up (AC)............................................................................................................ 147
10.1.1 Set group settings ........................................................................................................ 147
10.1.2 Set group parameters .................................................................................................. 148
10.1.3 Set test point/ item parameters .................................................................................. 149
10.1.4 Set binary....................................................................................................................... 151
10.1.5 Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................. 152
10.1.6 Set wiring ....................................................................................................................... 153
10.1.7 GOOSE Data ................................................................................................................ 153
10.2. I Pick-up (AC) ............................................................................................................. 154
10.2.1 Set group settings ........................................................................................................ 154
10.2.2 Set group parameters .................................................................................................. 155
10.2.3 Set test parameters ...................................................................................................... 156
10.2.4 Set binary....................................................................................................................... 157
10.2.5 Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................. 158
10.2.6 Set wiring ....................................................................................................................... 158
10.2.7 GOOSE Data ................................................................................................................ 159
10.3. Time relay (V AC) ...................................................................................................... 160

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10.3.1 Set group settings ........................................................................................................ 160

10.3.2 Set group parameters .................................................................................................. 160
10.3.3 Set group binary ........................................................................................................... 161
10.3.4 Set test point/ item parameters .................................................................................. 162
10.3.5 Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................. 164
10.3.6 Set wiring ....................................................................................................................... 165
10.3.7 GOOSE Data ................................................................................................................ 165
10.4. Time relay (I AC) ........................................................................................................ 166
10.4.1 Set group settings ........................................................................................................ 166
10.4.2 Set group parameters .................................................................................................. 166
10.4.3 Set test parameters ...................................................................................................... 167
10.4.5 Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................. 169
10.4.6 Set wiring ....................................................................................................................... 169
10.4.7 GOOSE Data ................................................................................................................ 170
11. U, I, T Relay (DC) ...................................................................................................... 171
11.1. DC Relay (V) .............................................................................................................. 172
11.1.1 Set group settings ........................................................................................................ 172
11.1.2 Set group parameters .................................................................................................. 173
11.1.3 Set test point/ item parameters .................................................................................. 174
11.1.4 Set binary....................................................................................................................... 175
11.1.5 Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................. 176
11.1.6 Set wiring ....................................................................................................................... 177
11.1.7 GOOSE Data ................................................................................................................ 177
11.2. DC Current Relay ...................................................................................................... 178
11.2.1 Set group setting .......................................................................................................... 178
11.2.2 Set group parameters .................................................................................................. 179
11.2.3 Set test parameters ...................................................................................................... 181
11.2.4 Set binary....................................................................................................................... 182
11.2.5 Set assessment criterion ............................................................................................. 183

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11.2.6 Set wiring ....................................................................................................................... 184

11.2.7 GOOSE Data ................................................................................................................ 184
12. Auto-Reclosing ........................................................................................................... 185
12.1. Set group settings ...................................................................................................... 186
12.2. Set group parameters ............................................................................................... 188
12.3. Set group binary......................................................................................................... 190
12.4. Set test point/ item parameters................................................................................ 192
12.5. Set assessment criterion .......................................................................................... 194
12.6. Set wiring .................................................................................................................... 196
12.7. GOOSE Data .............................................................................................................. 196
12.8. Test report example .................................................................................................. 197

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1. Distance (Z-Phi)

This module is used to test impedance relay with Z-Phi setting in different ways, including

 Input impedance characteristic to Z plain

 Associate the characteristic with relay settings
 Select test point/ items directly on Z plain or in setting box
 Zone verification
 Z-T test
 Edit new characteristic

Typical layout of this module is shown below

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1.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown bellow

Here we can set the values based on actual relay settings under test.

LN Zone n
Impedance for zone n setting in earth fault

LL Zone n
Impedance for zone n setting in phase-phase fault

LL Tn
Trip time for zone n setting in phase-phase fault

LN Tn
Trip time for zone n setting in earth fault

Phi
Distance angle

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1.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below.

TPrefault
Prefault time setting.

During this time the test set will supply normal system balance voltage.

Tpostfault
Post fault time setting

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Trigger Mode
There are four trigger modes can be selected here.
 Time
 Manual
 Bin. Input
 GPS

Time: Fault status comes immediately after prefault time is over

Manual: Fault status comes after we press this button .

Bin. Input: Fault status comes immediately after binary input H senses the trigger signal

GPS: Fault status comes immediately after GPS pulse signal is received.

Note: GPS controlled test is available with optional PGPS-2 GPS Synchronization Device. Please
contact the manufacture for more information.

PT connection
Select it according to the actual PT installation position
 at Busbar
 at Line

CT starpoint
Select it according to the actual CT polarity
 Dir Busbar: polarity is toward busbar side
 Dir Line: polarity is toward line side

CB Sim.
When optional Circuit Breaker Simulator is used we can need to select Yes here.

Open Time
CB trip delay, related to CB Sim.

Close Time
CB close delay, related to CB Sim.

Note: Please contact the manufacture for more information about the optional Circuit Breaker
Simulator and its application

Test Mode
We can select the follow test modes.
 I Const: Constant current
 V Const: Constant voltage
 Zs Const: Constant system impedance

Groud Factor Number.

It is used to set the same Ground Factor value or independent value for each zone.
 1, the same KE value
 >1, independent KE value

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Groud Factor Mode

There are three types of KE mode available and we need to select the one according to the relay under
test.
 KL
 KR and KX
 Z0/Z1

KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude

Setting for KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude, when Ground Factor number is 1, it is valid for all
zones; when K0 number is >1, it is valid for Zone 1 only.

KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle

Setting for KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle, when Ground Factor number is 1, it is valid for all zones;
when K0 number is >1, it is valid for Zone 1 only.

KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude (Zone n), n>1

Setting for KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude, it is valid for zone n on condition that K0 number
is >1

KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle (Zone n), n>1

Setting for KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle, it is valid for zone n on condition that K0 number is >1

|Zs|, Phis, Ks Magnitude, Ks Angle

When Constant system impedance is selected then we need to give settings here.

Vz Define
Set Vz output method.

 0: 0V
 1.732*3V0: 1.732*(VA+VB+VC)
 -1.732*3V0: -1.732*(VA+VB+VC)
 3V0: (VA+VB+VC)
 -3V0: (VA+VB+VC)
 Vs: Synchronization voltage

Phi(Vz) Ref.
Set Vz reference phase
Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.
 Phi(Va)
 Phi(Vb)
 Phi(Vc)
 Phi(Vab)
 Phi(Vbc)
 Phi(Vca)
 User-define

|Vz|.: Vz output value

Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.

Phi(Vz): Phi (Vz) value is based on the Phi (Vz) Ref.

Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.

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ILOAD
It is the load current.

ILOADPH
It is the angle of load current.

ERRORRANGE
It is the impedance error range (%).

ABSERROR
It is the absolute impedance error range.

Note: The software will choose the maximum error between ERRORRANGE and ABSERROR.

Example 1
Z=5ohm, ERRORRANGE=5%, ABSERROR=0.5ohm, 0.5ohm>5*5%(0.25ohm), the final error range
will be 0.5ohm

Example 2
Z=5ohm, ERRORRANGE=5%, ABSERROR=0.1ohm, 0.1ohm<5*5% (0.25ohm), the final error range
will be 0.25ohm

LINEANGLE
The line is showing as below picture.

KoAutoCaculate
No: Disable
Yes: Enbale KE will be calculated on basis of R0/X0,R1/X1 or Z0/Phi0,Z1/Phi1.

KoAutoCalKnowPara
 R-X
 Z-Phi

R0,X0,R1,X1;Z0,Phi0,Z1,Phi1
Line impedance

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R0, X0, R1, X1: It is enabled in the mode of R-X.

Z0, Phi0, Z1, Phi1: It is enabled in the mode of Z-Phi.

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1.3. Set group binary

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input and output configuration page

In. A-H
Binary input, Enable or disable

Out 1-8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
The logic for binary input, Or and And options available.

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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Example: OR logic

In this example any tripping from A, B, or C will terminate the test process.

Example: AND logic

In this example when tripping for A, B, or C all comes then test process will be terminated and the
tripping time for all three phased will be recorded.

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1.4. Set test point/ item parameters

Name
Edit the test item/ point here

Fault type

|Z|
Impedance

Phi
The impedance phase

R, X
R is the resistance.
X is the reactance.
Note:
R= |Z| * cos (Phi)
X= |Z| * sin (Phi)

Current
The fault current
It is enabled when IConst is selected in Test Mode in Para, showing in below.

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Voltage
The fault voltage
It is enabled when IConst is selected in Test Mode in Para, showing in below.

Direction
Reverse, or forward

Fault mode
Transient: circuit breaker will be reclosed to a health system
Permanent: circuit breaker will be reclosed to a faulty system and one more tripping is expected

Fault time
The fault time should be longer than the relay setting time.

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Quick Add
Add few test point/items within the setting range.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Remove N-1
Remove all the test point/items except the first one.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Clear All
Clear all the test result of all the test point/items.

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1.5. Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment to enter into criterion setting page.

Set the trip time limits, in the interval is Pass, otherwise, it is Fail.

Example 1:

If phase tripping time is smaller than 0.s the test result will be regarded as Passed

Example 2:

If phase A tripping time meets the criterion of smaller than 0.2s and larger than 0.1s at the same time
(AND logic) then the test result will be regarded as Passed

Example 3:

If phase A does not have tripping then it will be regarded as Passed

Note: The value of 0 (or 0.001) represents No Tripping

Example 4:

If phase does not trip or if tripping time is larger than 5s (OR logic) then the test result will regarded as
Passed.

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Above mentioned logic will happen when we test the relay with back up protection. If we set a very long
fault time the backup protection may be activated. With this criterion we can still get the test result
marked as Passed

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1.6. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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1.7. Set characteristic

Click “Characteristic” to enter into the following page.

There are two ways to get the characteristic curve.

 Import from RIO file
 User-defined based on relay technical manual

Import from RIO file

Click Import.
Then we will be asked to select the folder where RIO files are saved.
Under the installation directory we can see Test Objects_RIO

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Select RIO
Select the manufacture and double click the mouse button to enter into that folder. Select the RIO file
we need and confirm the operation.

User defined based on relay technical manual

Please refer to Chapter 8.4 How to user-define distance curve in PowerTest Concept.

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1.8. Report setting

For this module we provide the facility to edit the results to be included in the test report

Click “Report Setting” to enter into the setting page

Available items included

Fault: Faulty type

Zone: Zone information
Z%: Test point/ item in percentage of impedance setting
Angle: Angel of the test point/ item
TripA: Phase A tripping time
TripB: Phase B tripping time
TripC: Phase C tripping time
Assessment: assessment result
|Z| The impedance
R: The resistance value
X: The reactance value
I: The fault current
V: The fault voltage
D: The direction, reverse, or forward
Trip (2) Tripping time for the second fault
st
Rec.1 Reclosing time at the 1 time
nd
Rec.2 Reclosing time at the 2 time
rd
Rec.3 Reclosing time at the 3 time
th
Rec.4 Reclosing time at the 4 time
Tret (A-H) Recover time binary 1-8

Note: We can select maximum 10 items to be displayed in the test report

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1.9. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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1.10. Add test point/ item

We have different ways to add test point/ items.

On Z plain
Move mouse pointer to Z plain area and right click the mouse button, select Add Test point/ item

Move mouse pointer to the position where we want to set and double click the mouse button to confirm
this operation

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After this operation the corresponding test point/ item in test list will be assigned to the value associated
to that point on Z plain

Add
In the parameter page click Add to add a new test point/ item.

Then we can see the following display window

One single or multiple fault type can be set here.

Quick Add

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Then we can see the following display window

Here we can select the test point/ item by giving the percentage of the relay setting.

Example:

Here we have selected two points:

0.95: 95% of the relay setting

1.05: 105% of the relay setting
Reverse: It is line angle plus 180 degree.

Note: The other settings and selections here are related to the test parameters.

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1.11. Z-T diagram

Press to open Z-T diagram.

The Z-T diagram gives a clear picture of the relationship between impedance zone and tripping time.

The principle Z-T diagram can be got based on relay settings (impedance setting and time setting) in
group setting page.

The Z-T diagram can be got after test is completed

From the above example we can see that the tripping occurs in zone 4 with a tripping time of 2.003s

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1.12. Test report example

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2. Distance (R-X)

This module is used to test impedance relay with R-X setting in different ways, including

 Input impedance characteristic to Z plain

 Associate the characteristic with relay settings
 Select test point/ items directly on Z plain or in setting box
 Zone verification
 Z-T test
 Edit new characteristic

Typical layout of this module is shown below

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2.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown below

Here we can set the values based on actual relay settings under test.

LN Rn
Resistance for zone n setting in phase-earth fault

LN Xn
Reactance for zone n setting in phase-earth fault

LL Rn
Resistance for zone n setting in phase-phase fault

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LL Xn
Reactance for zone n setting in phase-phase fault

LL Tn
Trip time for zone n setting in phase-phase fault

LN Tn
Trip time for zone n setting in phase-earth fault

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2.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

TPrefault
Prefault time setting.

During this time the test set will supply normal system balance voltage.

Tpostfault
Post fault time setting

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Trigger Mode
There are four trigger modes can be selected here.
 Time
 Manual
 Bin. Input
 GPS

Time: Fault status comes immediately after prefault time is over

Manual: Fault status comes after we press this button .

Bin. Input: Fault status comes immediately after binary input H senses the trigger signal

GPS: Fault status comes immediately after GPS pulse signal is received.

Note: GPS controlled test is available with optional PGPS-2 GPS Synchronization Device. Please
contact the manufacture for more information.

PT connection
Select it according to the actual PT installation position
 At Busbar
 At Line

CT starpoint
Select it according to the actual CT polarity
 Dir Busbar: polarity is toward busbar side
 Dir Line: polarity is toward line side

CB Sim.
When optional Circuit Breaker Simulator is used we can need to select Yes here.

Open Time
CB trip delay, related to CB Sim.

Close Time
CB close delay, related to CB Sim.

Note: Please contact the manufacture for more information about the optional Circuit Breaker
Simulator and its application

Test Mode
We can select the follow test modes.
 I Const: Constant current
 V Const: Constant voltage
 Zs Const: Constant system impedance

K0 number.
It is used to set the same K0 value or independent value for each zone.
 1, the same KE value
 >1, independent KE value

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Groud Factor Mode

There are three types of KE mode available and we need to select the one according to the relay under
test.
 KL
 KR and KX
 Z0/Z1

KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude

Setting for KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude, when Ground Factor number is 1, it is valid for all
zones; when K0 number is >1, it is valid for Zone 1 only.

KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle

Setting for KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle, when Ground Factor number is 1, it is valid for all zones;
when K0 number is >1, it is valid for Zone 1 only.

KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude (Zone n), n>1

Setting for KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude, it is valid for zone n on condition that K0 number
is >1

KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle (Zone n), n>1

Setting for KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle, it is valid for zone n on condition that K0 number is >1

∣Zs∣, Phis, Ks Magnitude, Ks Angle

When Constant system impedance is selected then we need to give settings here.

Vz Define
Set Vz output method.

 0: 0V
 1.732*3V0: 1.732*(VA+VB+VC)
 -1.732*3V0: -1.732*(VA+VB+VC)
 3V0: (VA+VB+VC)
 -3V0: (VA+VB+VC)
 Vs: Synchronization voltage

Phi(Vz) Ref.
Set Vz reference phase
Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.
 Phi(Va)
 Phi(Vb)
 Phi(Vc)
 Phi(Vab)
 Phi(Vbc)
 Phi(Vca)
 User-define

|Vz|.: Vz output value

Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.

Phi(Vz): Phi (Vz) value is based on the Phi (Vz) Ref.

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Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.

ILOAD
It is the load current.

ILOADPH
It is the angle of load current.

ERRORRANGE
It is the impedance error range (%).

ABSERROR
It is the absolute impedance error range.

Note: The software will choose the maximum error between ERRORRANGE and ABSERROR.

Example 1
Z=5ohm, ERRORRANGE=5%, ABSERROR=0.5ohm, 0.5ohm>5*5%(0.25ohm), the final error range
will be 0.5ohm

Example 2
Z=5ohm, ERRORRANGE=5%, ABSERROR=0.1ohm, 0.1ohm<5*5% (0.25ohm), the final error range
will be 0.25ohm

LINEANGLE
The line is showing as below picture.

KoAutoCaculate
No: Disable
Yes: Enbale KE will be calculated on basis of R0/X0,R1/X1 or Z0/Phi0,Z1/Phi1.

KoAutoCalKnowPara
 R-X
 Z-Phi

R0,X0,R1,X1;Z0,Phi0,Z1,Phi1
Line impedance

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R0, X0, R1, X1: It is enabled in the mode of R-X.

Z0, Phi0, Z1, Phi1: It is enabled in the mode of Z-Phi.

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2.3. Set group binary

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input and output configuration page

In. A-H
Binary input, Enable or disable

Out 1-8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
The logic for binary input, Or and And options available.

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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Example: OR logic

In this example any tripping from A, B, or C will terminate the test process.

Example: AND logic

In this example when tripping for A, B, or C all comes then test process will be terminated and the
tripping time for all three phased will be recorded.

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2.4. Set test point/ item parameters

Name
Edit the test item/ point here

Fault type

|Z|
Impedance

Phi
The impedance phase

R, X
R is the resistance.
X is the reactance.
Note:
R= |Z| * cos (Phi)
X= |Z| * sin (Phi)

Current
The fault current
It is enabled when IConst is selected in Test Mode in Para, showing in below.

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Voltage
The fault voltage
It is enabled when IConst is selected in Test Mode in Para, showing in below.

Direction
Reverse, or forward

Fault mode
Transient: circuit breaker will be reclosed to a health system
Permanent: circuit breaker will be reclosed to a faulty system and one more tripping is expected

Fault time
The fault time should be longer than the relay setting time.

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Quick Add
Add few test point/items within the setting range.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Remove N-1
Remove all the test point/items except the first one.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Clear All
Clear all the test result of all the test point/items.

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2.5. Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment to enter into criterion setting page.

Set the trip time limits, in the interval is Pass, otherwise, it is Fail.

Example 1:

If phase tripping time is smaller than 0.s the test result will be regarded as Passed

Example 2:

If phase A tripping time meets the criterion of smaller than 0.2s and larger than 0.1s at the same time
(AND logic) then the test result will be regarded as Passed

Example 3:

If phase A does not have tripping then it will be regarded as Passed

Note: The value of 0 (or 0.001) represents No Tripping

Example 4:

If phase does not trip or if tripping time is larger than 5s (OR logic) then the test result will regarded as
Passed.

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Above mentioned logic will happen when we test the relay with back up protection. If we set a very long
fault time the backup protection may be activated. With this criterion we can still get the test result
marked as Passed

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2.6. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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2.7. Set characteristic

Click “Characteristic” to enter into the following page.

There are two ways to get the characteristic curve.

 Import from RIO file
 User-defined based on relay technical manual

Import from RIO file

Click Import.
Then we will be asked to select the folder where RIO files are saved.
Under the installation directory we can see Test Objects_RIO

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Select RIO
Select the manufacture and double click the mouse button to enter into that folder. Select the RIO file
we need and confirm the operation.

User defined based on relay technical manual

Please refer to Chapter 8.4 How to user-define distance curve in PowerTest Concept.

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2.8. Report setting

For this module we provide the facility to edit the results to be included in the test report

Click “Report Setting” to enter into the setting page

Available items included

Fault: Faulty type

Zone: Zone information
Z%: Test point/ item in percentage of impedance setting
Angle: Angel of the test point/ item
TripA: Phase A tripping time
TripB: Phase B tripping time
TripC: Phase C tripping time
Assessment: assessment result
|Z| The impedance
R: The resistance value
X: The reactance value
I: The fault current
V: The fault voltage
D: The direction, reverse, or forward
Trip (2) Tripping time for the second fault
st
Rec.1 Reclosing time at the 1 time
nd
Rec.2 Reclosing time at the 2 time
rd
Rec.3 Reclosing time at the 3 time
th
Rec.4 Reclosing time at the 4 time
Tret (A-H) Recover time binary 1-8

Note: We can select maximum 10 items to be displayed in the test report

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2.9. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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2.10. Add test point/ item

We have different ways to add test point/ items/ items.

On Z plain
Move mouse pointer to Z plain area and right click the mouse button, select Add Test point/ item

Move mouse pointer to the position where we want to set and double click the mouse button to confirm
this operation

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After this operation the corresponding test point/ item in test list will be assigned to the value associated
to that point on Z plain

Add
In the parameter page click Add to add a new test point/ item.

Then we can see the following display window

One single or multiple fault type can be set here.

Quick Add

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Then we can see the following display window

Here we can select the test point/ item by giving the percentage of the relay setting.

Example:

Here we have selected two points:

0.95: 95% of the relay setting

1.05: 105% of the relay setting
Reverse: It is line angle plus 180 degree.

Note: The other settings and selections here are related to the test parameters.

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2.11. Z-T diagram

Press to open Z-T diagram.

The Z-T diagram gives a clear picture of the relationship between impedance zone and tripping time.

The principle Z-T diagram can be got based on relay settings (impedance setting and time setting) in
group setting page.

The Z-T diagram can be got after test is completed

From the above example we can see that the tripping occurs in zone 4 with a tripping time of 2.003s

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2.12. Test report example

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3. Differential (6I)

With this module we can search out the percentage restraint curve, harmonic restraint, trip time.

The following test functions are included

 search the percentage restraint curve

nd
 Check 2 harmonic restraint
rd
 Check 3 harmonic restraint
th
 Check 5 harmonic restraint
 Check tripping time of a set point

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3.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page.

Group setting page is shown bellow

Id>> EN
It is the instant trip enabled or disabled

Id>>
It is instant trip current

Id>
It is pickup value.

Limp Number
1 or 2 limp number can be chosen.
When limp number 2 is chosen, the slop2 will be activated.

Limp1
It is the limp point 1.

Limp2
It is the limp point 2.

Slop0
It is the Initial slop.

Slop1, Slop 2
The curve will be changed according to the slop value setting here.

I2f/Idiff
It is the 2nd harmonic restraint

I5f/Idff
It is the 5th harmonic restraint

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The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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3.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

Tprefault
Prefault time setting

Tfault
Fault time setting

Delay Time
Hold time between trigger contact received and the time for next output.

Wiring Factor in Tap

 Select No if wiring factor has already been considered in matching factor
 Select Yes if wiring factor is not consider in matching factor

Tested Winding
Select windings to be tested.
 Side 1-Side 3 test HV-LV winding
 Side 1-Side 2 test HV-MV winding
 Side 2-Side 3 test MV-LV winding

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Side 1, Side 2, Side 3

Vector groups for winding 1, 2, 3 separately.
Wye-winding or delta-winding are available.

Conversion
Here we define from where we normalize the current to the reference side. It is based on the relay
setting and vector group.

Phase shifting
This refers to vector group number with winding 1 as the reference side.

Example:
For Y-D-11 connection we need to select 11 here

AxisDef
Name or Pu (Per unit)

Inom
It is activated when Pu is selected in AxisDef. It is the reference value.

Balance Coefficient (Side1)

Balance coefficient in Side1

Balance coefficient (Side2)

Balance coefficient in Side2

Balance coefficient (Side3)

Balance coefficient in Side3

Search Mode
Here we define the search mode for getting Id tripping point under each Ir setting.

There are two methods available

 Dichotomic
 Linear

CT starpoint
Here we define the direction of CT.
Normally we can determine the direction by looking at the bias equation in relay instruction manual

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Example:
Equation Id=IA+IB indicates that CT direction is toward the protective device. Thus we need to select
tow.prot.obj

Example:
Equation Id=IA-IB indicates that CT direction is toward the transmission line. Thus we need to select
tow.line

Bias. Equ.
Here we select the equation which defines Ir/Id characteristic. This equation is available from relay
instruction manual.

Available bias equations include

 Ir=(|I1-I2|)/K1 or Ir=(|I1+I2|)/K1
 Ir=(|I1|+|I2|*K2)/K1
 Ir=max(|I1|,|I2|)
 Ir=(|Id-|I1|-|I2||)/K1
 Ir=|I2|

K1, K2
They are bias quantities in the bias equation and can be found in relay instruction manual

Test Phase
Here we can define to test only one phase or to test three phases at the same time.
A, B, C only one phase fault will be tested
ABC 3 phase fault will be tested.
AB, BC, CA phase-phase fault will be tested

Resolution
This setting is related to Search Mode selection.
For dichotomic mode this resolution setting will be used to assess the current tripping point. If the
difference between the output value of the current tripping point and the value of the last un-tripping
point is less than this setting then the current tripping point will be determined.
For linear mode this resolution indicates the minimum step can be set.

Note:
We can set a bigger resolution to reduce the test time. But this may bring bigger error in the test result.

Combined Characteristic
Yes or no

Grounding
Enabled by Combined characteristic, Include: None, IL-I0, YD Interposing Transformer

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3.3. Set group binary

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input configuration page

In A~H
Binary input, Enable or disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
The logic for binary input, Or and And options available.

Example: OR logic

In this example any tripping from A, B, or C will terminate the test process.

Example: AND logic

In this example when tripping for A, B, or C all comes then test process will be terminated and the
tripping time for all three phased will be recorded.

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3.4. Set test point/ item parameters

For each test point/ item we can set its test parameters on the parameter setting area as below.

Name
Here we modify the name for the current test point/ item/point

Test Phase
This is the selected winding we set in group parameter. ABC means phase ABC will be tested.

IR
Here we see the Ir setting for the current test point/ item. We can edit this setting according to our test
requirement.

Type
Here we define the way to test the current test point/ item.

 Verify curve
The curve can be user-defined.
 Slope 1
To do this test we need to set two points on slop 1. And the test process will check the Id tripping
values according to Ir settings of these two slop 1 points. At the same time the gradient for slop 1
will also be calculated.
 Slope 2
To do this test we need to set two points on slop 2. And the test process will check the Id tripping
values according to Ir settings of these two slop 2 points. At the same time the gradient for slop 2
will also be calculated.
 Slope 3
To do this test we need to set two points on slop 3. And the test process will check the Id tripping

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values according to Ir settings of these two slop 3 points. At the same time the gradient for slop 3
will also be calculated.
 Id>
Check the pickup value
 Id>>
Check the rapid tripping value

Resolution
Display the resolution setting from group parameter page.

Frequency
It is the rated power system frequency.

Manual
By selecting manual here, the differential current can be controlled manually by up and down keys.

Clear
Clear the present test point/ item result

Clear All
Clear all the test point/ items results

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3.5. Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment to enter into assessment and result page.

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

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3.6. Set wiring

User-defined wiring edit

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

Common wiring

The wiring diagram is shown below (6I).

Note:
The wiring connection is fixed, for example, Side 1-Side 2 or Side 1-Side 3 or Side 2-Side 3, and the
software will output for each phase automatically according to the settings.

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3.7. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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4. Differential (3I)

With this module we can search out the percentage restraint curve, harmonic restraint, trip time for
single phase fault.

The following test functions are included

 Map out the Ir/Id curve

nd
 Check 2 harmonic restraint
rd
 Check 3 harmonic restraint
th
 Check 5 harmonic restraint
 Check tripping time of a set point

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4.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page.

Group setting page is shown bellow

Id>>EN
It is the instant trip enabled or disabled

Id>>
It is instant trip current

Id>
It is pickup value.

Limp Number
1 or 2 limp number can be chosen.
When limp number 2 is chosen, the slop2 will be activated.

Limp1
It is the limp point 1.

Limp2
It is the limp point 2.

Slop0
It is the Initial slop.

Slop1, Slop 2
The curve will be changed according to the slop value setting here.

I2f/Idiff
It is the 2nd harmonic restraint

I5f/Idff
It is the 5th harmonic restraint

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The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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4.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below.

Tprefault
Prefault time setting

Tfault
Fault time setting

CB Simu.
When optional Circuit Breaker Simulator is used we need to select “Yes” here.

Topen Tclose
Related to CB Sim.

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Note:
Please contact the manufacture for more information about the optional Circuit Breaker Simulator
and its application

Wiring Factor in Tap

 Select No if wiring factor has already been considered in matching factor
 Select Yes if wiring factor is not consider in matching factor

Tested Winding
Select windings to be tested.
 Side 1-Side 3 test Side1-Side3 winding
 Side 1-Side 2 test Side1-Side2 winding
 Side 2-Side 3 test Side2-Side3 winding

Side 1, Side 2, Side 3

Vector groups for winding 1, 2, 3 separately.
Wye-winding or delta-winding are available.

Conversion
Here we define from where we normalize the current to the reference side. It is based on the relay
setting and vector group.
No
Wye-winding
Delta-winding

Phase shifting (Clokc Notation)

This refers to vector group number with winding 1 as the reference side.

Example:
For Y-D-11 connection we need to select 11 here

AxisDef
Name or Pu (Per unit)

Inom
It is activated when Pu is selected in AxisDef. It is the reference value.

Balance coefficient (Side1)

Balance coefficient in Side1

Balance coefficient (Side2)

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Balance coefficient in Side2

Balance coefficient (Side3)

Balance coefficient in Side3

Search Mode
Here we define the search mode for getting Id tripping point under each Ir setting.

There are two methods available

 Dichotomic
 Linear

CT starpoint
Here we define the direction of CT.
Normally we can determine the direction by looking at the bias equation in relay instruction manual

Example:
Equation Id=IA+IB indicates that CT direction is toward the protective device. Thus we need to select
tow.prot.obj

Example:
Equation Id=IA-IB indicates that CT direction is toward the transmission line. Thus we need to select
tow.line

Bias. Equ.
Here we select the equation which defines Ir/Id characteristic. This equation is available from relay
instruction manual.

Available bias equations include

 Ir=(|I1-I2|)/K1 or Ir=(|I1+I2|)/K1
 Ir=(|I1|+|I2|*K2)/K1
 Ir=max(|I1|,|I2|)
 Ir=(|Id-|I1|-|I2||)/K1
 Ir=|I2|

K1, K2
They are bias quantities in the bias equation and can be found in relay instruction manual

Test Phase
Here we can define to test only one phase.
A, B, C only one phase will be tested

Test Method

Series: Only output phase A and phase B.

Compensation: Output phase A, phase B and phase C. Phase C is used as compensation phase.
Note:
Different test methods will affect the wiring connections.

Please view the wiring connection by click

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Resolution
This setting is related to Search Mode selection.
For dichotomic mode this resolution setting will be used to assess the current tripping point. If the
difference between the output value of the current tripping point and the value of the last un-tripping
point is less than this setting then the current tripping point will be determined.
For linear mode this resolution indicates the minimum step can be set.

Note:
We can set a bigger resolution to reduce the test time. But this may bring bigger error in the test result.

Va,Vb,Vc
In module Differential (3I), there is voltage output with setting voltage amplitude.

Phi(Va), Phi(Vb), Phi(Vc)

In module Differential (3I), there is voltage output with setting voltage angle.

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4.3. Set group binary

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input configuration page.

In A~H
Binary input, Enable or disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
The logic for binary input, Or and And options available.

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4.4. Set test point/ item parameters

For each test point/ item we can set its test parameters on the parameter setting area as below.

Name
Here we modify the name for the current test point/ item/point

Test Phase
This is the selected winding we set in group parameter. A means only phase A will be tested.

IR
Here we see the Ir setting for the current test point/ item. We can edit this setting according to our test
requirement.

Type
Here we define the way to test the current test point/ item
 Verify curve
Test process will check the Id tripping value based on the current Ir setting.
 Slope 1
To do this test we need to set two points on slop 1. And the test process will check the Id tripping
values according to Ir settings of these two slop 1 points. At the same time the gradient for slop 1
will also be calculated.
 Slope 2
To do this test we need to set two points on slop 2. And the test process will check the Id tripping
values according to Ir settings of these two slop 2 points. At the same time the gradient for slop 2
will also be calculated.
 Slope 3
To do this test we need to set two points on slop 3. And the test process will check the Id tripping
values according to Ir settings of these two slop 3 points. At the same time the gradient for slop 3
will also be calculated.
 Id>
Check the pickup value
 Id>>

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Check the rapid tripping value

Resolution
Display the resolution setting from group parameter page.

Frequency
It is the rated power system frequency.

Manual
By selecting manual here, the differential current can be controlled manually by up and down keys.

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Quick Add
Add few test point/items within the setting range.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Remove N-1
Remove all the test point/items except the first one.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Clear All
Clear all the test result of all the test point/items.

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4.5. Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment to enter into criterion setting page

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

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4.6. Set wiring

User-defined wiring edit

Click “Para.” to enter into below page and select the value marked in red below.

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

Common wiring
Make the settings in Para. as below.

Press OK to finish the settings.

Switch the view button to the wiring diagram

The wiring diagram is shown below.

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4.7. Add test point/ item

Add on Ir/Id curve plain

Move mouse pointer to Ir/Id curve display area and right click the mouse button, select Add Test point/
item

Add
In the parameter page click Add to add a new test point/ item.

Quick Add

Then we can see the following display window

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Press OK, 5 more test point/ items will be added in the test list. See below

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5. Time inversed current

This module is used to test time inversed current.

The main test functions include

 Test normal current relay with or without time delay

 Test directional current relay with or without time delay
 Test time inversed current relay
 Test the inversed current relay with user defined curve

The relay mentioned above can be directional

The relay mentioned above can be time definite and with time delay

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5.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown below.

Inom
Indicate the rated current of the relay under test.

Td
Delay time, dmt or idmt

Ipickup
The pickup current

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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5.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below

Tprefault
Prefault time setting.

During this time the test set will supply normal system balance voltage.

CT polarity
Select it according to the actual CT polarity

 Bus: polarity is toward busbar side

 Line: polarity is toward line side

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Vz Define
Set Vz output method.

 0: 0V
 1.732*3V0: 1.732*(VA+VB+VC)
 -1.732*3V0: -1.732*(VA+VB+VC)
 3V0: (VA+VB+VC)
 -3V0: (VA+VB+VC)
 Vs: Synchronization voltage

Phi(Vz) Ref.
Set Vz reference phase
Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.

 Phi(Va)
 Phi(Vb)
 Phi(Vc)
 Phi(Vab)
 Phi(Vbc)
 Phi(Vca)

|Vz|
Vz output value
Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.

Phi(Vz)
Phi (Vz) value is based on the Phi (Vz) Ref.
Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.

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5.3. Set group binary

Click “Binary” to enter into the group binary setting page.

Bin A~H
Binary input, Enable or Disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
Binary input, AND or OR

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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5.4. Set test point/ item parameters

Name
Edit the test point/ item name here.

Voltage
Prefault voltage

Current
Prefault current (load current)

Angle
Angle between voltage and current

Freq.
The power system frequency

Vf: fault voltage

Vpos: positive sequence voltage
Vneg: negative sequence voltage
3Vo: Zero Sequence voltage

Current
Current for the current test point/ item expressed in times of rated current

Relat.to
In: normal current
In*Ip: normal current * Pickup

Angle
Angle between voltage and current

Freq.

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The power system frequency

Max fault time

The maximum fault duration

Fault type
Display the fault type we have selected in group parameter page

Add
Add new test point/item at the cursor position.

Quick Add
Add few test point/items within the setting range.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Remove N-1
Remove all the test point/items except the first one.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Clear All
Clear all the test result of all the test point/items.

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5.5. Set characteristic definition

In case we want to test time inversed current relay with our own defined curve we need first import and
define the tripping characteristic from our library.

Click “Characteristic Definition” to enter into characteristic definition page.

Click Import to open the library

We can select the characteristic according to the relay under test.

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Example: select IEC Normal Inversed

After we confirm the selection the default characteristic will be display

Customization curve: manually type the value for A/B/P/Q/K1/K2 .

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5.6. Set assessment criterion

In “Characteristic Definition” we can set the criterion for assessment

5.7. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

5.8. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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5.9. Add test point/ item

In the parameter page click Add to add a new test point/ item

Then we can see the following display window

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In the parameter page click Quick Add to add a new test point/ item

Quick Add

Then we can see the following display window

Here current setting is expressed as the times of the rated current we set in group setting page.

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Example:

Suppose we have the following settings in Quick Add.

After we confirm this setting we can see new test point/ items are added in the test list.

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On the characteristic curve we can also see the test point/ items

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5.10. Test Report example

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6. Time inversed voltage

This module is used to test time inversed voltage.

The main test functions include

 Test time inversed Voltage relay

The relay mentioned above can be directional

The relay mentioned above can be time definite and with time delay

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6.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown below

Set fixed value of K, A, B, C, D, P, E, Vp according to the relay information.

Vp: Rated voltage (Lead)

The other setting names (D, K, A, B… etc) are related to the relay information.

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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6.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below

Tprefault
Prefault time setting
During this time the test set will supply normal system balance voltage.

CT polarity
Select it according to the actual CT polarity

 Bus: polarity is toward busbar side

 Line: polarity is toward line side

Fault Phase
Here we can select the fault to be simulated for the test.

 A-E: A-E fault

 B-E: B-E fault,
 C-E: C-E fault
 A-B: A-B fault
 B-C: B-C fault
 C-A: C-A fault
 A-B-C: A-B-C fault
 3V0: use 3V0 as the quantity to change
 V2: use V2 as the quantity to change

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6.3. Set group binary

Bin A~H
Binary input, Enable or Disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
Binary input, AND or OR

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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6.4. Set test point/ item parameters

Name
Edit the test point/ item name here.

Pre-Fault
V (L-N)
Prefault voltage

Current
Pre-fault current (load current)

Angle
Pre-fault angle between voltage and current

Freq.
The power system frequency

Fault
V(L-L)/ Vf/ V(L-N)
Fault voltage in phase-phase or in earth fault
Note:
V (L-L): fault voltage in phase-phase
Vf: earth fault voltage
V (L-N): fault voltage in 3-phase

Current
Current for the current test point/ item expressed in times of rated current

Angle
Angle between voltage and current

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Freq.
The power system frequency

Max fault time

The maximum fault duration

Vf Define
It is valid only in 3-phase.

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Quick Add
Add few test point/items within the setting range.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Remove N-1
Remove all the test point/items except the first one.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Clear All
Clear all the test result of all the test point/items.

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6.5. Set characteristic definition

In case we want to test time inversed voltage relay with our own defined curve we need first select the
item Under Voltage or Over Voltage.

Click Characteristic Definition to enter into characteristic definition page.

Select Under Voltage and Over Voltage

6.6. Set assessment criterion

In Characteristic Definition we can set the criterion for assessment

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6.7. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

6.8. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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6.9. Add test point/ item

We can use different ways to add the test point/ items.

On characteristic display page

Move mouse pointer to characteristic display area and right click the mouse button, select Add Test
point/ item

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Add
In the parameter page click Add to add a new test point/ item

Quick Add

Then we can see the following display window

Here voltage setting is expressed as the times of the rated current we set in group setting page.

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7. Directional

This module is used to test maximum trip angle and two boundary angles (Lead and lag angles).

7.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown below.

MTA
Maximum Torque Angle

Leadangle
Boundary angle 1 (Lead angle)

Lagangle
Boundary angle 2 (Lag angle)

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7.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below.

Tprepare
During this time, Vn and Iprefault are output. The phase angle is phiprefault for once.，

Tprefault
During this time, Vn and Iprefault are output. The phase angle is phiprefault.

Iprefault
The output current before fault and within preparation time

Phiprefault
The phasae angle between the output current before fault and within preparation time and voltage

Angle Define
The reference of phase

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I lead V V lead I
Vz Define
Set Vz output method.
 0: 0V
 1.732*3V0: 1.732*(VA+VB+VC)
 -1.732*3V0: -1.732*(VA+VB+VC)
 3V0: (VA+VB+VC)
 -3V0: -(VA+VB+VC)
 Vs: Synchronization voltage

Phi(Vz) Ref.
Set Vz reference phase
Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.

 Phi(Va)
 Phi(Vb)
 Phi(Vc)

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 Phi(Vab)
 Phi(Vbc)
 Phi(Vca)

|Vz|.: Vz output value

Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.

Phi(Vz): Phi (Vz) value is based on the Phi (Vz) Ref.

Note: It is valid when Vz Define is selected as Vs.

PolarizeMode
Set the polarize voltage
 cross-polarizing
 Equations for calculating angle difference for cross-polarizing method

 self-polarizing
 Equations for calculating angle difference for self-polarizing method

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7.3. Set test point/ item parameters

Name
Edit the test point/ item name here.

Phase
The recorded current and voltage phase during test including phase A voltage and current, phase B
voltage and current, phase C voltage and negative sequence and zero sequence voltage and current.

Fault type
Set fault type according to different phase.

Voltage
Can be set according to the test requirement

Current
Should be set large enough to make relay trip

Frequency
The phase angle of output current and voltage (Can’t be changed. The fixed value is the system
voltage Fn.)

From
the start variable phase

To
the end variable phase

Step Size
the phase step size

Tmax
Should be set larger than tripping time setting

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Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

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7.4. Set binary

Input signal
Not used, Start, Trip, Trip LA/B/C, Sig. 1-8

Display name
The display name can be user-defined.

Trigger logic
OR, AND

Output Binary
Define the output binary status in Pre-fault and fault.

Hold Time
The hold time after trigger

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7.5. Set assessment criterion

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

7.6. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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7.7. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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7.8. Example P442 67N directional test

A． Relay setting

B． Powertest settings

Setting

Para.

Parameter

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C． Test results

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D． Report

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8. Frequency relay

This module is used to test Frequency relay

The main test functions include

 Test pick up frequency

 Test trip time
 Check df/dt seting
 Check voltage blocking value
 Check current blocking value

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8.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown bellow

Trip freq
Here we set the tripping value of frequency we will get from tripping test

Trip time
Tripping time setting

df/dt blocking
df/dt blocking setting

Blocking voltage
Bblocking voltage setting

Blocking current
Blocking current setting

Blocking voltage
Vpp: L-L voltage
Vpn: L-N voltage

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8.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below.

F Change Mode
Here we define the way for frequency to change during the test.

 Continuous

In this mode the frequency will change according to the df/dt setting with the minimum dt step.

 Sudden

In this mode the frequency will change according to the df/dt setting and also the setting of dt (see
below)

dt
For a given df/dt setting we can define the step of dt. At the minimum setting of dt the frequency will
change almost linearly. This setting will become active when sudden is selected in F Change Mode.

Tprefault
prefault time. During this time, Vn and Iprefault are output. The phase angle is phiprefault.

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8.3. Set group binary

Bin A~H
Binary input, Enable or Disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
Binary input, AND or OR

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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8.4. Set test point/ item parameters

8.4.1 Set trip value parameters

df/dt
This setting should be lower than the actual relay df/dt setting in order to make relay trip

Fre. Start
When test starts the frequency will decrease/ increase from nominal system frequency and when it
reaches the value set here it will return to the nominal value

Fre. Stop
Test will terminate when frequency reaches this value

Note: When the normal frequency is higher than Fre. Stop value, it is under-frequency, the frequency
will decrease, or vice versa over-frequency, it will increase.

Fre. Step
For each cycle of test the frequency will change with this step setting.

Hold time
Step duration which should be longer than the actual relay tripping time setting

Nominal Frequency
The phase angle of output current and voltage (Can’t be changed. The fixed value is the system
voltage Fn.)

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Clear Results

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Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Principle of the test process:

The following diagram indicates this test process (Especially for under-frequency)

t1: prefault time

t2: hold time
F1: Fre. Start
F2: Fre. Stop
Fs: Fre. Step

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8.4.2 Set trip time

The test item of tripping time test has the following parameter settings.

Df/dt
This setting should be lower than the actual relay df/dt setting in order to make relay trip.

Fre. Stop
This value should be lower/ higher than the Trip freq. setting in group setting page.

Note: When the normal frequency is higher than Fre. Stop value, it is under-frequency, the frequency
will decrease, or vice versa over-frequency, it will increase.

Hold time
Step duration which should be longer than the actual relay tripping time setting.

Principle of the test process:

 Frequency will start to decrease/ increase from the Trip freq. value
 Since df/dt we set here is lower than relay df/dt setting relay the relay tripping is allowed
 When frequency reaches the under-frequency tripping value the internal timer in the relay will be
activated
 Since the hold time is longer than the actual relay tripping time we can get the relay tripping time
after delay time is over
 This tripping time will then be recorded in the test result

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8.4.3 Set df/dt blocking

The test item has the following parameter settings

Fre. Stop
This value should be lower than the Trip freq. setting in group setting page.

Note: When the normal frequency is higher than Fre. Stop value, it is under-frequency, the frequency
will decrease, or vice versa over-frequency, it will increase.

df/dt start
From where the df/dt will change by step

df/dt stop
Test will terminate when df/dt reaches this value.

df/dt step
For each cycle of test the df/dt will change with this step setting

Hold time
Step duration which should be longer than the actual relay tripping time setting

Principle of the test process:

 Frequency will start to decrease/ increase from the nominal frequency with the df/dt value set by
df/dt start. Normally the df/dt start is higher than the actual df/dt setting so the relay will not trip
for this first cycle of test.
 When frequency reaches the end frequency defined by Fre. Stop the frequency will return to
nominal frequency and a new cycle of test will start.
 In the new test cycle the frequency will decrease with a new df/dt value which is one step (df/dt
step) lower than the df/dt used in last test cycle
 Test will be terminated in the cycle where relay trips and the df/dt value used in this cycle will be
recorded in the test result

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8.4.4 Set current blocking

Some frequency relay may have the current blocking function integrated in it. For such relay we can
also test its current blocking value.

Note: There are no current blocking in the new frequency relays.

The test item has the following parameter settings

Df/dt
This value should be lower than the Trip freq. setting in group setting page so the df/dt blocking
function will be disabled.

Fre. Stop
This value should be lower/ higher than the Trip freq. setting in group setting page.

Note: When the normal frequency is higher than Fre. Stop value, it is under-frequency, the frequency
will decrease, or vice versa over-frequency, it will increase.

I Start
From where the current starts to decrease. This star current should be smaller than the current
blocking setting to enable the blocking.

I Stop
Test will terminate when current reaches this value.

I Step
Step for current to change in the new test cycle,

Hold time
Step duration which should be longer than the actual relay tripping time setting

Phase
We can select the current source here depending on the requirement of relay

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8.4.5 Set voltage blocking

Some frequency relay may have the voltage blocking function integrated in it. For such relay we can
also test its voltage blocking value.

The test item has the following parameter settings

df/dt
This value should be lower than the Trip freq. setting in group setting page so the df/dt blocking
function will be disabled.

Fre. Stop
This value should be lower/ higher than the Trip freq. setting in group setting page.

Note: When the normal frequency is higher than Fre. Stop value, it is under-frequency, the frequency
will decrease, or vice versa over-frequency, it will increase.

V Start
From where the voltage starts to decrease. This star voltage should be smaller than the voltage
blocking setting to enable the blocking.

V Stop
Test will terminate when voltage reaches this value.

V Step
Step for voltage to change in the new test cycle.

Hold time
Step duration which should be longer than the actual relay tripping time setting.

Variable
We can select the voltage source here depending on the requirement of relay

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8.5. Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment we can enter into criterion setting page

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

8.6. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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8.7. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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9. Voltage relay

This module is used to test Voltage relay

The main test functions include

 Test pick up value

 Test trip time
 Check dv/dt seting

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9.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown bellow

Under-voltage blocking
Under-voltage setting

Trip time
Tripping time setting

dv/dt blocking
dv/dt blocking setting

Sel blocking voltage

Select the voltage source to be applied on the relay

Current
Current to be injected into the relay

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9.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below.

V Change Mode
Here we define the way for voltage to change during the test.

 Continuous

In this mode the voltage will change according to the dv/dt setting with the minimum dt step.

 Sudden

In this mode the voltage will change according to the dv/dt setting and also the setting of dt (see below)

dt
For a given dv/dt setting we can define the step of dt. At the minimum setting of dt the voltage will
change almost linearly. This setting will become active when sudden is selected in V Change Mode.

Tprefault
prefault time. During this time, Vn and Iprefault are output. The phase angle is phiprefault.

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9.3. Set group binary

Bin A~H
Binary input, Enable or Disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
Binary input, AND or OR

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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9.4. Set test point/ item parameters

9.4.1 Set trip voltage

This test item has the following parameter settings

dv/dt
This setting should be lower than the actual relay dv/dt setting

Vpp or Vpn. Stop from

When test starts the voltage will decrease/ increase from nominal system voltage and when it reaches
the value set here it will return to the nominal value

Vpp or Vpn Stop to

Test will terminate when voltage reaches this value.

Note: When the Vpp or Vpn. Stop value is higher than normal voltage, it is under-voltage, the voltage
will decrease, or vice versa over- voltage, it will increase.

V. Step
Each time when voltage starts again to decrease/ increase this step frequency will be added to the end
frequency of last cycle of frequency change

Hold time
Step duration which should be longer than the actual relay tripping time setting

Variable
Select Blocking Voltage Vpn
Va
Vb
Vc
Vabc
Select Blocking Voltage Vpp
Vab

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Vbc
Vca
Vabc

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Clear Results
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Note:
The Add, Remove and Clear Results functions are the same in next three parts

Principle of the test process:

The following diagram indicates this test process

t1: prefault time

t2: hold time
Vstart: nominal system voltage
V1: V. Stop from
V2: V. Stop to
Vs: V. Step

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9.4.2 Edit trip time

The test item of tripping time test has the following parameter settings

dv/dt
This setting should be lower than the actual relay dv/dt setting in order to make relay trip.

Vpp or Vpn. Stop

This value should be lower/ higher than the voltage blocking setting in group setting page.

Note: When the Vpp or Vpn. Stop value is higher than normal voltage, it is under-voltage, the voltage
will decrease, or vice versa over- voltage, it will increase.

Hold time
Step duration which should be longer than the actual relay tripping time setting

Principle of the test process:

 Nominal voltage will be applied for the time defined by prefault time setting to reset the relay
 After prefault time is over the voltage will drop to V.Stop value (lower/ higher than the voltage
setting) defined here with the speed of dv/dt (lower than dv/dt blocking setting) for a time
defined by Hold time (longer than the trip time setting)
 The trip time will then be recorded in the test result

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9.4.3 Edit dv/dt blocking

The test item has the following parameter settings

Vpp or Vpn Stop

This value should be lower/ higher than the voltage blocking setting.

Note: When the Vpp or Vpn. Stop value is higher than normal voltage, it is under-voltage, the voltage
will decrease, or vice versa over- voltage, it will increase.

dv/dt start
From where the dv/dt will change by step

dv/dt stop
Test will terminate when dv/dt reaches this value.

dv/dt step
For each cycle of test the dv/dt will decrease with this step.

Hold time
Step duration which should be larger than the actual relay tripping time setting.

Principle of the test process:

 Voltage will start to decrease/ increase from the nominal frequency with the dv/dt defined by dv/dt
start. Normally the dv/dt start is higher/ lower than the actual dv/dt setting so the relay will not trip
for this first cycle of test.
 When voltage reaches the end voltage defined by V. Stop the voltage will return to nominal
voltage and a new test cycle will start.
 In the new test cycle the voltage will decrease/ increase with a new dv/dt value which is one step
(dv/dt step) lower than the dv/dt used in last test cycle
 Test will be terminated in the cycle where relay trips and the dv/dt value for this cycle will be
recorded in the test result

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9.5. Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment we can enter into criterion setting page

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Result
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

9.6. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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9.7. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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9.8. Test report example

PSL 612C Test Report

Test Object
Substation:Ponovo Bay:Testing Laboratory
Device:PSL 612C Type:Line
Manufacture:NARI SN:P0408389
Tested by: Lee Date:05/07/2008 11:27

1.V Act
NR Setting Act Assessment
1 40.000V 39.600V Passed

2.dv/dt Time
NR Setting Act Assessment
1 1.000s 1.058s Passed

3.dv/dt Act
NR Setting Act Assessment
1 10.000V/s 9.800V/s Passed

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10. U, I, T Relay (AC)

This module can be used to test AC type auxiliary/intermediate relay and AC type time relay

Four sub-modules are available

V Pick-up (AC) Test AC voltage type electromagnetic relay

I Pick-up (AC) Test AC current type electromagnetic relay

Time Relay (V AC) Test electromagnetic time relay picked-up by AC voltage

Time Relay (I AC) Test electromagnetic time relay picked-up by AC current

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10.1. V Pick-up (AC)

This module is used to test pick-up and drop-off of AC voltage type auxiliary relay.

10.1.1 Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown below

Vset
Rated voltage setting

Tset
Trip time setting

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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10.1.2 Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

Treset
Prepare time used for relay to reset; no voltage or current is generated during this time

Tprefault
This time will appear before each test cycle; no voltage or current is generated during this time

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10.1.3 Set test point/ item parameters

Name
Edit the test item name here.

Fault type or Variable

Indicates the variables/output signals to be applied to the relay for the test. We have fixed to use Vab
for the test.

Quantity
Indicates the quantities to change during the test

From
From where the voltage will start to change

To
Test will terminate at this voltage value

Step Size
Step for voltage to change

Up step time
Pick up step time and it should be larger than tripping time setting

Down step time

Drop-off step time and it should be larger than drop-off time setting

Type
select the test mode
 Pick-up
 Pickup+drop-off
 Characteristic angle (No use)

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

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Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Note:
The Add, Remove and Clear Results functions are the same in next three parts

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10.1.4 Set binary

Binary Inputs
Input signal
Not used, Start, Trip, Trip LA/B/C, Sig. 1-8

Display name
The display name can be user-defined.

Trigger logic
OR, AND

Binary Output
Define the output binary status in Pre-fault and fault.

Ext.Time
The hold time after trigger

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10.1.5 Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment we can enter into criterion setting page.

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

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10.1.6 Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

10.1.7 GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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10.2. I Pick-up (AC)

This module is used to test pick-up and drop-off of AC current type auxiliary relay.

10.2.1 Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page
Group setting page is shown below

Iset
Rated current setting

Tset
Trip time setting

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10.2.2 Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

Treset
Prepare time used for relay to reset; no voltage or current is generated during this time

Tprefault
This time will appear before each test cycle; no voltage or current is generated during this time

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10.2.3 Set test parameters

Fault type or Variable

Indicates the variables/output signals to be applied to the relay for the test. We have fixed to use Va
and Ia for the test

Quantity
Indicates the quantities to change during the test

From
From where the current will start to change

To
Test will terminate at this current value

Step Size
Step for current to change

Up step time
Pick up step time and it should be larger than tripping time setting

Down step time

Drop-off step time and it should be larger than drop-off time setting

Type
Select the test mode
 Pick-up
 Pickup+drop-off
 Characteristic angle (No use)

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10.2.4 Set binary

Binary Inputs
Input signal
Not used, Start, Trip, Trip LA/B/C, Sig. 1-8

Display name
The display name can be user-defined.

Trigger logic
OR, AND

Binary Output
Define the output binary status in Pre-fault and fault.

Ext.Time
The hold time after trigger

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10.2.5 Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment we can enter into criterion setting page.

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

10.2.6 Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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10.2.7 GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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10.3. Time relay (V AC)

This module is used to test trip time of AC voltage type time relay.

10.3.1 Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page
Group setting page is shown below

Vset
Rated voltage setting

Time
Trip time setting

10.3.2 Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

Tprefault
During this time no voltage or current is generated

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10.3.3 Set group binary

Click “Binary” to enter into the group binary setting page.

Input A~H
Binary input, Enable or Disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Trigger Logic
Binary input, AND or OR

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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10.3.4 Set test point/ item parameters

Pre-Fault parameters
Voltage
Can be set according the test requirement

Current
Can be set according to the test requirement

Angle
Can be set according to the test requirement

Fault parameters
Vf
The fault voltage can be set according to the test requirement

Current
Can be set according to the test requirement

Angle
Can be set according to the test requirement

Max. fault time

Should be set larger than tripping time setting

Fault type
Display the fault type we have selected in group parameter page

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Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.
Quick Add
Add few test point/items within the setting range.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Remove N-1
Remove all the test point/items except the first one.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Clear All
Clear all the test result of all the test point/items.

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10.3.5 Set assessment criterion

Click Characteristic Definition, we can enter into assessment setting page.

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Characteristic
It is not activated.

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10.3.6 Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

10.3.7 GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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10.4. Time relay (I AC)

This module is used to test trip time of AC current type time relay.

10.4.1 Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown bellow

Iset
Rated current setting

Tset
Trip time setting

10.4.2 Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

Tprefault
Prault time. During this time no voltage or current is generated

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10.4.3 Set test parameters

Pre-Fault parameters
Voltage
can be set according the test requirement

Current
can be set according to the test requirement

Angle
can be set according to the test requirement

Fault parameters
Vf
The fault voltage can be set according to the test requirement

Current
should be set large enough to make relay trip

Angle
can be set according to the test requirement

Max. fault time

Should be set larger than tripping time setting

Fault type
Display the fault type we have selected in group parameter page

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10.4.5 Set assessment criterion

Click Characteristic Definition, we can enter into Assessment setting page.

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Characteristic
It is not activated.

10.4.6 Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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10.4.7 GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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11. U, I, T Relay (DC)

This module can be used to test DC relays.

Two sub-modules are available

 DC Relay (V): Test DC voltage electromagnetic relay

 DC Current Relay: Test DC current electromagnetic relay

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11.1. DC Relay (V)

This module is used to test DC type voltage relay. Auxiliary DC source Vdc is used for this test. Ia is
used to generate DC current for some relays which requires DC current during the test.

11.1.1 Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page
Group setting page is shown below

Iset
The current to be injected to the relay if required

Vset
Voltage setting

Time
Trip time setting

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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11.1.2 Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

Tprepare
Prepare time used for relay to reset; no voltage or current is generated during this time

Tprefault
This time will appear before each test cycle; no voltage or current is generated during this time

Vprefault
The voltage here is the value at the pre-fault time.

Example 1: no prefault time is set

The test process is the linear ramp. See bellow

Example 2: prefault time is set

The test process becomes pulse ramp. See bellow

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11.1.3 Set test point/ item parameters

Ia
if current is required for testing the relay we need to set the current value here

From
From where the voltage will start to change

To
Test will terminate at this voltage value

Step Size
Step for voltage to change

Up step time
Pick up step time and it should be larger than tripping time setting

Down step time

Drop-off step time and it should be larger than drop-off time setting

Type
Select the test mode
 Pick-up
 Pickup+drop-off
 Characteristic angle (No use)

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11.1.4 Set binary

Binary Inputs
Input signal
Not used, Start, Trip, Trip LA/B/C, Sig. 1-8

Display name
The display name can be user-defined.

Trigger logic
OR, AND

Binary Outputs
Define the output binary status in Pre-fault and fault.

Ext.Time
The hold time after trigger

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11.1.5 Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment we can enter into criterion setting page.

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

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11.1.6 Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

11.1.7 GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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11.2. DC Current Relay

This module is used to test DC type current relay. Current source Ia is used for this test. Vdc is used to
generate DC current for some relays which requires DC voltage during the test.

11.2.1 Set group setting

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Group setting page is shown bellow

Iset
Current setting

Vset
The voltage to be applied to the relay if required

Time
Trip time setting

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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11.2.2 Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

Tprepare
Used for relay to reset; no voltage or current is generated during this time

Tprefault
This time will appear before each test cycle; no voltage or current is generated during this time

Vprefault
The voltage here is the value at the pre-fault time.

Example 1: no prefault time is set

The test process is the linear ramp. See bellow

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Example 2: prefault time is set

The test process becomes pulse ramp. See below

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11.2.3 Set test parameters

Vdc
If voltage is required for testing the relay we need to set the voltage value here

From
From where the current will start to change

To
Test will terminate at this current value

Step Size
Step for current to change

Up step time
Pick up step time and it should be larger than tripping time setting

Down step time

Drop-off step time and it should be larger than drop-off time setting

Type
Select the test mode
 Pick-up
 Pickup+drop-off
 Characteristic angle (No use)

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item

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11.2.4 Set binary

Binary Inputs
Input signal
Not used, Start, Trip, Trip LA/B/C, Sig. 1-8

Display name
The display name can be user-defined.

Trigger logic
OR, AND

Binary Output
Define the output binary status in Pre-fault and fault.

Ext.Time
The hold time after trigger

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11.2.5 Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment we can enter into criterion setting page.

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

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11.2.6 Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

11.2.7 GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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12. Auto-Reclosing

This module is used to test auto-recloser along with line protection

Following tests can be done.

 Check the process of successful auto-reclosing

 Check the process of unsuccessful auto-reclosing
 Test the auto-reclosing time
 Test the voltage-block of auto-recloser
 Test the angle-block of auto-recloser

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12.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page.

Angle
Fault angle

|Z|
Fault value

Trecloser
Dead time

Ref. Phase
Reference Phase

Vset
voltage block setting

Syn. Angle
Angle block setting

Groud Factor Number.

It is used to set the same Ground Factor value or independent value for each zone.
 1, the same KE value
 >1, independent KE value

Groud Factor Mode

There are three types of KE mode available and we need to select the one according to the relay under
test.
 KL
 KR and KX
 Z0/Z1

KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude

Setting for KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude, when Ground Factor number is 1, it is valid for all
zones; when K0 number is >1, it is valid for Zone 1 only.

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KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle

Setting for KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle, when Ground Factor number is 1, it is valid for all zones;
when K0 number is >1, it is valid for Zone 1 only.

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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12.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below

Tprefault:
Prefault time setting.
During this time the test set will supply normal system balance voltage.

Tpostfault:
Postfault time setting.

During this time the test set will supply normal system balance voltage.

Trigger Con.
There are four trigger modes can be selected here.

 Time
 Manual
 Bin. Input
 GPS

Time: Fault status comes immediately after prefault time is over

Manual: Fault status comes after we press this button

Bin. Input: Fault status comes immediately after binary input H senses the trigger signal

GPS: Fault status comes immediately after GPS pulse signal is received.

Note: GPS controlled test is available with optional PGPS-2 GPS Synchronization Device. Please
contact the manufacture for more information

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Main PT at
Select it according to the actual PT installation position

 Busbar side
 Line side

CT polarity
Select it according to the actual CT polarity

 Busbar: polarity is toward busbar side

 Line: polarity is toward line side

CB Simu.
When optional Circuit Breaker Simulator is used we can need to select Yes here.

Topen
Related to CB Simu.

Tclose
Related to CB Simu..

Note: Please contact the manufacture for more information about the optional Circuit Breaker
Simulator and its application

ILOAD
The load current

ILOADPH
The angle of load current

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12.3. Set group binary

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input configuration page

Bin.In1, 5
Trip A
Trip ABC

Bin.In2, 6
Trip B
Trip ABC

Bin.In3, 7
Trip C
Trip ABC

Bin.In4, 8
Reclose

Input Sel
Select to use binary 1234, or 5678.

Out 1~8
binary Output, Open or Close

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime

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The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

TripA, TripB or TripC

If we select them then test set will sense the binary inputs for TripA, TripB and TripC separately and
record their tripping time in the result.

Example: tripping time record with selection of TripA, TripB and TripC

In this example we can see the tripping time difference for phase A, B and C

TripABC
If we select them then test set will sense the binary inputs for TripA, TripB and TripC separately and
record the latest tripping time as the tripping time for all three phase tripping

Example: tripping time record with selection of TripABC

In this example the tripping time is same for phase A, B and C output

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12.4. Set test point/ item parameters

The test parameter page is shown below

Fault
|Z|
Impedance

Angle
The impedance angle

ITest
Current during fault condition

After-Reclosing
|Z|
Impedance

Angle
The impedance angle

ITest
Current during fault condition

Fault type

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Fault mode
Transient
Successful auto-reclosing process is expected
Permanent
Unsuccessful auto-reclosing process is expected. The Afer Reclosing enable after in permanent mode.

Max. fault time

Maximum fault time, including the first fault time, dead time and the second fault time if applicable.

V(Syn PT)
It is the power system voltage.

Phi(Syn PT)
It is the power system voltage angle.

Freq(Syn PT)
It is the power system frequency.

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Clear All
Clear all the test results of all the test point/items.

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12.5. Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment to enter into criterion setting page

Example 1:

Trip A Criterion for phase A tripping

Trip B Criterion for phase B tripping
Trip C Criterion for phase C tripping
Rec Criterion for reclosing
Sec. trip Criterion for tripping after reclosing

If phase tripping time is smaller than 0.2s the test result will be regarded as Passed

Example 2:

If phase A tripping time meets the criterion of smaller than 0.2s and larger than 0.1s at the same time
(AND logic) then the test result will be regarded as Passed

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Example 3:

If phase A does not have tripping then it will be regarded as Passed

Note: The value of 0 (or 0.001) represents No Tripping

Example 4:

If phase does not trip or if tripping time is larger than 5s (OR logic) then the test result will regarded as
Passed.

Above mentioned logic will happen when we test the relay with back up protection. If we set a very long
fault time the back up protection may be activated. With this criterion we can still get the test result
marked as Passed

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12.6. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

12.7. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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12.8. Test report example

PSL 612C Auto Recloser Test

Test Object
Substation:Ponovo Bay:Testing Laboratory
Device:PSL 612C Type:Line
Manufacture:China SN:P0408389
Tested by:XXX Date:05/07/2008 10:50

1.Auto Recloser Test

Angle=78.0Deg Syn. Angle=30.0Deg
| Z |=0.500Ohm KE Mode:KR,KX
Trecloser=1.000S |KE| or Re(KE)=0.680
Ref. Phase:Ua Phi(KE) or Im(KE)=0.670
Vset=15.000V

Tprefault=15.000S Trigger Con.:Time

PT at:Busbar CT Side:Line
CB Simu.:No Topen=200mS
Tclose=100mS

NR FaultType Vsyn Phisyn Recl. Assessment

1 A-B 14.250V 180.0deg 3.040s Passed
2 A-B 15.750V 180.0deg - Passed
3 A-B 57.735V 20.0deg 3.041s Passed
4 A-B 63.500V 35.0deg - Passed
5 A-E 0.000V 0.0deg 3.039s Passed

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PONOVO POWER CO., LTD

No. 139 Jinghai Third Road, BDA, Beijing, China, 100176
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Website www.relaytest.com / www.ponovo.com.cn

PowerTest
Advanced

VERSION: Advanced-AE-2.60
DATE: MARCH 2021

This manual is the publisher of PONOVO POWER CO., LTD. To make any kind of copy of this manual
please contact PONOVO POWER CO., LTD in advance.

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Reminder

1. Please carefully read the PowerTest Concept before you read the
PowerTest Advanced.

2. This user manual is especially for PowerTest V2.6. There might be

information different from the PowerTest version you are using current,
we apologize for the reversion delay that might bring misunderstanding
of the operation to you. Please give us your feedback to
[email protected], we will update the manual at the earliest with
your information.

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Content
1. Advanced Differential (6I) ................................................................................... 5
1.1. Set group settings ........................................................................................ 6
1.2. Set group parameters ................................................................................... 8
1.3. 1.3 Set group binary ................................................................................... 11
1.4. 1.5 Set test point/item parameters .............................................................. 13
1.5. 1.6 Set assessment criterion ...................................................................... 15
1.6. Set wiring ................................................................................................... 16
1.7. GOOSE Data ............................................................................................. 17
1.8. Add test point/item...................................................................................... 18
2. Advanced Differential (3I) ................................................................................. 21
2.1. Set group settings ...................................................................................... 22
2.2. Set group parameters ................................................................................. 24
2.3. Set group binary ......................................................................................... 28
2.4. Set test point/item parameters .................................................................... 29
2.5. Set assessment criterion ............................................................................ 31
2.6. Set wiring ................................................................................................... 32
2.7. Add test point/item...................................................................................... 34
3. Advanced TransPlay (4V, 3I) ............................................................................ 37
3.1. Import COMTRADE file .............................................................................. 38
3.2. Set group binary ......................................................................................... 39
3.3. Channel select ........................................................................................... 40
3.4. Set sampling rate ....................................................................................... 43
3.5. Edit ............................................................................................................. 45
3.6. Set wiring ................................................................................................... 48
3.7. Set output binary ........................................................................................ 49
3.8. Add test point/item...................................................................................... 50
4. RX Characteristic Sweep .................................................................................. 51
4.1. Set group parameters ................................................................................. 52
4.2. Set group binary ......................................................................................... 55

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4.3. Set test point/item parameters .................................................................... 56

4.4. Set assessment criterion ............................................................................ 58
4.5. Set wiring ................................................................................................... 59
4.6. GOOSE Data ............................................................................................. 62
4.7. Add test point/item...................................................................................... 63
5. Synchronizer ..................................................................................................... 67
5.1. Concept of synchronization ........................................................................ 68
5.2. Set group settings ...................................................................................... 69
5.3. Set group parameters ................................................................................. 70
5.4. Set group binary ......................................................................................... 71
5.5. Set test parameters .................................................................................... 72
5.6. Set assessment criterion ............................................................................ 74
5.7. Set Wiring................................................................................................... 75
5.8. GOOSE Data ............................................................................................. 77
5.9. Test report example ................................................................................... 78

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1. Advanced Differential (6I)

With this module we can search out the percentage restraint curve, harmonic restraint, trip time.

The following test functions are included

 Map out the percentage restraint curve

nd
 Check 2 harmonic restraint
rd
 Check 3 harmonic restraint
th
 Check 5 harmonic restraint
 Check tripping time of a set point

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1.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page.

Group setting page is shown bellow

Setting Mode
Per-unit Value/Actual Value

Reference Current Selecting

Side1 Secondary Rated Current/Other
When the per-unit value is selected in setting mode, it will be activated.

Reference Current (Other)

When the per-unit value and other are separately selected in setting mode and reference current
selecting, it will be activated. It is the specified value.

Id>> EN
It is the unrestraint zone 87H enabled

Id>>
It is unrestraint current 87H

Id>
It is pickup value.

Limp Number
1 or 2 limp number can be chosen.
When limp number 2 is chosen, the slop2 will be activated.

Limp1
It is the limp point 1.

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Limp2
It is the limp point 2.

Slop0
It is the Initial slop.

Slop1, Slop 2
The curve will be changed according to the slop value setting here.

I2f/Idiff
It is the 2nd harmonic restraint

I5f/Idff
It is the 5th harmonic restraint

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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1.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown bellow

Tprefault
Prefault time setting

Tfault
Fault time setting

Balance Coefficient
 Automatic Calculation: Make calculation automatically
 Manual and Input : Manual input

The following parameters are required in automatic calculation.

Rated apparent power: The transformer rated apparent power (MVA)
Rated voltage (Side1): The transformer rated voltage in Side1 (Kv)
Rated voltage (Side2): The transformer rated voltage Side2 (Kv)
Rated voltage (Side3): The transformer rated voltage Side3 (Kv)

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CT primary value (Side1): CT primary rated current in Side1 (A)

CT Primary Value (Side2): CT primary rated current in Side2 (A)
CT Primary Value (Side3): CT primary rated current in Side3 (A)
CT Secondary Value (Side1): CT secondary rated current in Side1 (A)
CT Secondary Value (Side2): CT secondary rated current in Side2 (A)
CT Secondary Value (Side3): CT secondary rated current in Side3 (A)

The following parameters should be manually typed.

Balance coefficient (Side1): Balance coefficient in Side1
Balance coefficient (Side2): Balance coefficient in Side2
Balance coefficient (Side3): Balance coefficient in Side3

Side 1, Side 2, Side 3

Vector groups for winding 1, 2, 3 separately.
Wye-winding or delta-winding are available.

Conversion
Here we define from where we normalize the current to the reference side. It is based on the relay
setting and vector group.

Wiring Factor in Tap

 Select No if wiring factor has already been considered in matching factor
 Select Yes if wiring factor is not consider in matching factor

Tested Winding
Select windings to be tested.
 Side 1-Side 3 test HV-LV winding
 Side 1-Side 2 test HV-MV winding
 Side 2-Side 3 test MV-LV winding

Phase shifting
This refers to vector group number with winding 1 as the reference side.

Example:
For Y-D-11 connection we need to select 11 here

Search Mode
Here we define the search mode for getting Id tripping point under each Ir setting.

There are two methods available

 Dichotomic
 Linear

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CT starpoint
Here we define the direction of CT.
Normally we can determine the direction by looking at the bias equation in relay instruction manual

Example:
Equation Id=IA+IB indicates that CT direction is toward the protective device. Thus we need to select
tow.prot.obj

Example:
Equation Id=IA-IB indicates that CT direction is toward the transmission line. Thus we need to select
tow.line

Bias. Equ.
Here we select the equation which defines Ir/Id characteristic. This equation is available from relay
instruction manual.

Available bias equations include

 Ir=(|I1-I2|)/K1 or Ir=(|I1+I2|)/K1
 Ir=(|I1|+|I2|*K2)/K1
 Ir=max(|I1| or |I2|)
 Ir=(|Id-|I1|-|I2||)/K1
 Ir=|I2|
 Ir=Sqrt(K1*l1*l2*Cos(a))
 Ir=min(|l1| or |I2|)

K1, K2
They are bias quantities in the bias equation and can be found in relay instruction manual

Test Phase
Here we can define to test only one phase or to test three phases at the same time.
A, B, C only one phase will be tested
ABC 6 currents will be injected into the relay under test. And the tripping time for all three
phase will be got
AB, BC, CA phase-phase fault will be tested

Resolution
This setting is related to Search Mode selection.
For dichotomic mode this resolution setting will be used to assess the current tripping point. If the
difference between the output value of the current tripping point and the value of the last un-tripping
point is less than this setting then the current tripping point will be determined.
For linear mode this resolution indicates the minimum step can be set.

Note:
We can set a bigger resolution to reduce the test time. But this may bring bigger error in the test result.

Combined Characteristic
Yes or no

Grounding
Enabled by Combined characteristic, Include: None, IL-I0, YD Interposing Transformer

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1.3. Set group binary

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input configuration page

In. A~H
Binary input, Enable or disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
The logic for binary input, Or and And options available.

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

Example: OR logic

In this example any tripping from A, B, or C will terminate the test process.

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Example: AND logic

In this example when tripping for A, B, or C all comes then test process will be terminated and the
tripping time for all three phased will be recorded.

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1.4. Set test point/item parameters

For each test point/item we can set its test parameters on the parameter setting area as below.

Name
Here we modify the name for the current test point/item

Test Phase
This is the selected winding we set in group parameter. A means only phase A will be tested.

IR
Here we see the Ir setting for the current test point/item. We can edit this setting according to our test
requirement.

Type
Here we define the way to test the current test point/item
 Verify Curve
Test process will check the Id tripping value based on the current Ir setting.
 Slope 1
To do this test we need to set two points on slop 1. And the test process will check the Id tripping
values according to Ir settings of these two slop 1 points. At the same time the gradient for slop 1
will also be calculated.
 Slope 2
To do this test we need to set two points on slop 2. And the test process will check the Id tripping
values according to Ir settings of these two slop 2 points. At the same time the gradient for slop 2
will also be calculated.
 Id>
Check the pickup value
 Id>>
Check the rapid tripping value

Resolution
Display the resolution setting from group parameter page.

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Frequency
It is the rated power system frequency.

Manual
By selecting manual here, the differential current can be controlled manually by up and down keys.

Click ‘Add’ and ‘Remove’ buttons in the parameter setting area to add or delete the test point/item.

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Quick Add
Add few test point/items within the setting range.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Remove N-1
Remove all the test point/items except the first one.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Clear All
Clear all the test result of all the test point/items.

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1.5. Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment to enter into assessment and result page.

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

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1.6. Set wiring

User-defined wiring edit

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

Common wiring

The wiring diagram is shown below (6I).

Note:
The wiring connection is fixed, for example, Side 1-Side 2 or Side 1-Side 3 or Side 2-Side 3, and the
software will output for each phase automatically according to the settings.

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1.7. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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1.8. Add test point/item

When we open the module a group of default test point/items/points will appear in the test list

Add on Ir/Id curve plain

Move mouse pointer to Ir/Id curve display area and right click the mouse button, select Add Test Point

Direct Add
In the parameter page click Add to add a new test point/item.

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Quick Add

Then we can see the following display window

Press OK, 5 more test point/items will be added in the test list. See below

Editing the added point

When we add a new test point/item we follow the procedure of first add then edit.

Example:
Move cursor at the test point/item where we want to add a same.

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After we add one new point we can see it in the test list.

At this time the newly added test point/item has the same name and parameters as the last one
We can edit the parameters for the newly added test point/item.

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2. Advanced Differential (3I)

With this module we can search out the percentage restraint curve, harmonic restraint, trip time for
single phase fault.

The following test functions are included

 Map out the Ir/Id curve

nd
 Check 2 harmonic restraint
rd
 Check 3 harmonic restraint
th
 Check 5 harmonic restraint
 Check tripping time of a set point

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2.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page.

Group setting page is shown bellow

Setting Mode
Per-unit Value/Actual Value

Reference Current Selecting

Side1 Secondary Rated Current/Other
When the per-unit value is selected in setting mode, it will be activated.

Reference Current (Other)

When the per-unit value and other are separately selected in setting mode and reference current
selecting, it will be activated. It is the specified value.

Id>> EN
It is the instant trip enabled or disabled, When Id>> EN is enabled, the Id>> will be activated.

Id>>
It is instant trip current

Id>
It is pickup value.

Limp Number
1 or 2 limp number can be chosen.
When limp number 2 is chosen, the slop2 will be activated.

Limp1
It is the limp point 1.

Limp2
It is the limp point 2.

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Slop0
It is the Initial slop.

Slop1, Slop 2
The curve will be changed according to the slop value setting here.

I2f/Idiff
It is the 2nd harmonic restraint

I5f/Idff
It is the 5th harmonic restraint

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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2.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below.

TPrefault
Prefault time setting

Tfault
Fault time setting

Balance Coefficient
 Automatic Calculation: Make calculation automatically
 Manual and Input : Manual input

The following parameters are required in automatic calculation.

Rated apparent power: The transformer rated apparent power (MVA)

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Rated voltage (Side1): The transformer rated voltage in Side1 (kV)

Rated voltage (Side2): The transformer rated voltage Side2 (kV)
Rated voltage (Side3): The transformer rated voltage Side3 kV)
CT primary value (Side1): CT primary rated current in Side1 (A)
CT Primary Value (Side2): CT primary rated current in Side2 (A)
CT Primary Value (Side3): CT primary rated current in Side3 (A)
CT Secondary Value (Side1): CT secondary rated current in Side1 (A)
CT Secondary Value (Side2): CT secondary rated current in Side2 (A)
CT Secondary Value (Side3): CT secondary rated current in Side3 (A)

The following parameters should be manually typed.

Balance coefficient (Side1): Balance coefficient in Side1
Balance coefficient (Side2): Balance coefficient in Side2
Balance coefficient (Side3): Balance coefficient in Side3

CB Simu.
When optional Circuit Breaker Simulator is used we need to select “Yes” here.

Topen Tclose
Related to CB Sim.

Note:
Please contact the manufacture for more information about the optional Circuit Breaker Simulator
and its application

Side 1, Side 2, Side 3

Vector groups for winding 1, 2, 3 separately.
Wye-winding or delta-winding are available.

Conversion
Here we define from where we normalize the current to the reference side. It is based on the relay
setting and vector group.
No
Wye-winding
Delta-winding

Tested Winding
Select windings to be tested.
 Side 1-Side 3 test HV-LV winding
 Side 1-Side 2 test HV-MV winding
 Side 2-Side 3 test MV-LV winding

Wiring Factor in Tap

 Select No if wiring factor has already been considered in matching factor
 Select Yes if wiring factor is not consider in matching factor

Phase shifting (Clock Notation)

This refers to vector group number with winding 1 as the reference side.

Example:
For Y-D-11 connection we need to select 11 here

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Search Mode
Here we define the search mode for getting Id tripping point under each Ir setting.
There are two methods available
 Dichotomic
 Linear

CT starpoint
Here we define the direction of CT.
Normally we can determine the direction by looking at the bias equation in relay instruction manual

Example:
Equation Id=IA+IB indicates that CT direction is toward the protective device. Thus we need to select
tow.prot.obj

Example:
Equation Id=IA-IB indicates that CT direction is toward the transmission line. Thus we need to select
tow.line

Bias. Equ.
Here we select the equation which defines Ir/Id characteristic. This equation is available from relay
instruction manual.

Available bias equations include

 Ir=(|I1-I2|)/K1 or Ir=(|I1+I2|)/K1
 Ir=(|I1|+|I2|*K2)/K1
 Ir=max(|I1|or|I2|)
 Ir=(|Id-|I1|-|I2||)/K1
 Ir=|I2|
 Ir=Sqrt(K1*l1*l2*Cos(a))
 Ir=min(|l1| or |I2|)

K1, K2
They are bias quantities in the bias equation and can be found in relay instruction manual

Test Phase
Here we can define to test only one phase or to test three phases at the same time.
A, B, C only single phase will be tested

Test Method

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Series: Only output phase A and phase B.

Compensation: Output phase A, phase B and phase C. Phase C is used as compensation phase.
Note:
Different test methods will affect the wiring connections.

Please view the wiring connection by click

Resolution
This setting is related to Search Mode selection.
For dichotomic mode this resolution setting will be used to assess the current tripping point. If the
difference between the output value of the current tripping point and the value of the last un-tripping
point is less than this setting then the current tripping point will be determined.
For linear mode this resolution indicates the minimum step can be set.

Note:
We can set a bigger resolution to reduce the test time. But this may bring bigger error in the test result.

Va,Vb,Vc
In module Differential (3I), there is voltage output with setting voltage amplitude.

Phi(Va), Phi(Vb), Phi(Vc)

In module Differential (3I), there is voltage output with setting voltage angle.

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2.3. Set group binary

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input configuration page.

In A~B
Binary input, Enable or disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
The logic for binary input, Or and And options available.

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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2.4. Set test point/item parameters

For each test point/item we can set its test parameters on the parameter setting area as below.

Name
Here we modify the name for the current test point/item

Test Phase
This is the selected winding we set in group parameter. A means only phase A will be tested.

IR
Here we see the Ir setting for the current test point/item. We can edit this setting according to our test
requirement.

Type
Here we define the way to test the current test point/item
 Verify curve
Test process will check the Id tripping value based on the current Ir setting.
 Slope 1
To do this test we need to set two points on slop 1. And the test process will check the Id tripping
values according to Ir settings of these two slop 1 points. At the same time the gradient for slop 1
will also be calculated.
 Slope 2
To do this test we need to set two points on slop 2. And the test process will check the Id tripping
values according to Ir settings of these two slop 2 points. At the same time the gradient for slop 2
will also be calculated.
 Id>
Check the pick up value
 Id>>
Check the rapid tripping value

Resolution
Display the resolution setting from group parameter page.

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Frequency
It is the rated power system frequency.

Manual
By selecting manual here, the differential current can be controlled manually by up and down keys.

Click ‘Add’ and ‘Remove’ buttons in the parameter setting area to add or delete the test point/item.

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Quick Add
Add few test point/items within the setting range.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Remove N-1
Remove all the test point/items except the first one.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

Clear All
Clear all the test result of all the test point/items.

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2.5. Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment to enter into criterion setting page

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

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2.6. Set wiring

User-defined wiring edit

Click “Wiring.” to enter into below page and select the value marked in red below.

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

Common wiring
Make the settings in Para. as below.

Press OK to finish the settings.

Switch the view button to the wiring diagram

The wiring diagram is shown below.

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2.7. Add test point/item

When we open the module a group of default test point/items/points will appear in the test list

Add on Ir/Id curve plain

Move mouse pointer to Ir/Id curve display area and right click the mouse button, select Add Test Point

Direct Add
In the parameter page click Add to add a new test point/item.

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Quick Add

Then we can see the following display window

Press OK, 5 more test point/items will be added in the test list. See below

Editing the added point

When we add a new test point/item we follow the procedure of first add then edit.

Example:
Move cursor at the test point/item where we want to add a same test point/item and press “Add”.

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After we add one new point we can see it in the test list.

At this time the newly added test point/item has the same name and parameters as the last one
We can edit the parameters for the newly added test point/item.

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3. Advanced TransPlay (4V, 3I)

This module is used to play back the COMTRADE format file.
The standard COMTRADE format includes normally the following two parts.
CFG describe the recording channels, including signal names, sampling frequencies, etc
DAT contain the sampling values for each channels.

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3.1. Import COMTRADE file

Click “Comtrade file” button to open the COMTRADE file

When a COMTRADE file is opened we can see the waveform and parameters in the display windows.

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3.2. Set group binary

It is used to set binary input.

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input configuration page.

Bin.In1, 5
Trip A
Trip ABC

Bin.In2, 6
Trip B
Trip ABC

Bin.In3, 7
Trip C
Trip ABC

Bin.In4, 8
Reclose

Input Sel
Select to use binary 1234, or 5678.

Note:
All the binary time is calculated from the test start, rather than the fault start time.

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3.3. Channel select

Click “Channel select” to configure channels.

Configure channels

In Channel A drop-down selection box we can view all voltage channels from the COMTRADE file and
we need to assign one voltage from the list to the Va output of our test set.

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Combine two channels

Two channels can be combined together to get a new output. This happens when we need to get the
voltage or current which is the vector summation from two voltage or current channels.

Example
• • •
I a ' = ( I a − I b) / 3
• • •
I b' = ( I b − I c ) / 3
• • •
I c' = ( I c − I a ) / 3

Set PT and CT ratio

In case the recorded data is for the primary side we need to set the ratio for PT and CT.

Maximum output display

Here we can see the maximum voltage and current for this COMTRADE file. Proper setting of PT and
CT ratio will avoid them exceeding the available output range of the test set in use.

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Value at cursor position

T1 and t2 indicate the peak values at the position for cursor 1 and cursor 2. dt indicates the time
difference between t1 and t2.

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3.4. Set sampling rate

Click “Sampling rate” to configure sample rate.

Sample rate display

The sample rates contained in COMTRADE file are displayed here.

Some COMTRADE file may contain sampled value with different sampling rates. In that case different
sampling rate and total sampled points at this sampling rate can be displayed.
Maximum 8 number of different sample rates can be displayed at the same time.

Insert Points

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It’s possible to use interpolation technology to smooth the waveform.

In the above example we have set interpolation as 1 and the sampling rate is increased to 2400.

Note:
The maximum sampling rate should not exceed 10kHz

Allowed playback length

The maximum allowed playback time determined by the current sampling rate is displayed here.

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3.5. Edit

Click “Edit” to edit the COMTRADE data

Trigger condition

None playback process will start immediately without delay

Manual prefault data will be played first and when is pressed the data for the fault will be
played
GPS* prefault data will be played first and when GPS control pulse is sensed by the test set the
data for the fault will then be played

Binary Input H prefault data will be played first and when Binary Input H control pulse is sensed by
the test set the data for the fault will then be played

Note:
*Optional PGPS-02 GPS Synchronization Device should be used for this application
The pre-fault data is defined by the first section of repetition.

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Test repitition

We can edit here to repeat the playback data.

Begin define the start time of repetition section
End define the end time of repetition section
Number define the numbers for repeating this section
We can select three different sections of data to repeat.

Example: select two sections to repeat

Note:
In Manual and GPS control mode the first repetition section will be used as prefault data.

Cut the data section

Similarly we can also define to cut the data section from the COMTRADE data.
Begin define the start time of the section to be cut
End define the end time of the section to be cut
We can select to cut three different sections of data

Example: select to cut two sections

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File edit example

With the settings in above 2 examples, we get the waveform below.

The red marked part is the section to have repeated playback
The blue marked part is the section to be cut.

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3.6. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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3.7. Set output binary

Out 1, 2, 3, 4
It is based on the comtrade file. If there is binary output in COMTRADE file, there will be option
available, vice versa.
The binary in COMTRADE file is mapped to the binary output 1-4 of the tester.
Maximum 4 binary output are supported..

Location
It is for reserved.

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3.8. Add test point/item

The same test point/item will be added in the list.

Note:
1. When a new test point is added, a COMTRADE should be imported to this new test point.
2. Between the two test point/items, the waveform is not continuous.

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4. RX Characteristic Sweep
This module is used to search out the characteristic boundary of the impedance relay.
During the test process a series of shots will be generated to search out the boundary along this shot
line. Then next shot at a different angle will be generated. In this way we can then find out the boundary
at different angles.

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4.1. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below.

Tprepare
Time for relay to reset at the first test cycle.

Tprefault
Prefault time setting for each test cycle

During this time the test set will supply normal system balance voltage.

Tpostfault
Post-fault time setting for each test cycle

PT
Select it according to the actual PT installation position
 Bus
 Line

CT polarity

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Select it according to the actual CT polarity

 Bus: polarity is toward busbar side
 Line: polarity is toward line side

CB Simu.
When optional Circuit Breaker Simulator is used we can need to select Yes here.

Open Time
Related to CB Sim.

Close Time
Related to CB Sim.

Note:
Please contact the manufacture for more information about the optional Circuit Breaker Simulator
and its application.

Fault Inc. Mode

Here we define how the fault is simulated.
 random
 fixed angle
random the angle between voltage and current at the moment of fault is given randomly by test
set
fixed angle the angle between voltage and current at the moment of fault can be set here

Fault Angle
If we select fixed angle in Fault Inc. Mode we need to set the angle here

DC offset
Here we can define if DC offset is to be added when fault occurs

Test Mode
We can select the follow test modes.
 IConst: Constant current
 VConst: Constant voltage
 ZsConst: Constant system impedance

Zs, Phis, Ks Magnitude, Ks Angle

When Constant system impedance is selected then we need to give settings here.

KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude

Setting for KL magnitude or Kr or Z0/Z1 magnitude

KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle

Setting for KL angle or Kx or Z0/Z1 angle

Groud Factor Mode

There are three types of KE mode available and we need to select the one according to the relay under
test.
 KL

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 KR and KX
 Z0/Z1

Search Mode
Here we define the search mode for searching the boundary along one shot line.
There are two methods available
 Dichotomic
 Linear

Vz Define
 0 0V
 1.732*3Vo 1.732 times of zero sequence voltage
 -1.732*3Vo -1732 times of zero sequence voltage
 3Vo Zero sequence voltage
 -3Vo Reverse output zero sequence voltage
 Vs System voltage

Phi(Vz) Ref.
The reference phase at 3V0
 Phi(Va) The same phase as Va
 Phi(Vb) The same phase as Vb
 Phi(Vc) The same phase as Vc
 Phi(Vab) The same phase as Vab
 Phi(Vbc) The same phase as Vbc
 Phi(Vca) The same phase as Vca
 User define

|Vz|
The output voltage VS

Phi(Vz)
The phase of VS

ERRORRANGE
The error range when there is distance characteristic figure.

ABSERROR
Absolute error range

LINEANGLE
Line angel

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4.2. Set group binary

Click “Binary” button to enter into binary input and output configuration page

In A~H
Binary input, Enable or Disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
Binary input, AND or OR

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

Note: The set binary input configuration will be applicable to all test items/points

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4.3. Set test point/item parameters

Name
Edit test point/item name here.

Fault type

Different fault types are available.

Z End
The impedance value at the end search point

Angle End
The angle at the end search point

Z Start
The impedance value at the start search point

Phi Start
The angle at the start search point

Z Step
The search frequency step

Z End
The end search point can be changed after selecting it.
The start search point can be changed after disable it.

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Current
The fault current
It is enabled when IConst is selected in Test Mode in Para, showing in below.

Voltage
The fault voltage
It is enabled when VConst is selected in Test Mode in Para, showing in below.

Tmax
The fault output time

I Load
The load current

Power Angle
The load power angle

Frequency
The power system frequency

Please refer to Chapter 7.6 Parameters in PowerTest Concept

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4.4. Set assessment criterion

Click “Assessment” to enter into the assessment page.

Assessment
The trip time error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Results
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

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4.5. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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4.6. Set characteristic

Click “Characteristic” to enter into the following page.

There are two ways to get the characteristic curve.

 Import from RIO file
 User-defined based on relay technical manual

Import from RIO file

Click Import.
Then we will be asked to select the folder where RIO files are saved.
Under the installation directory we can see Test Objects_RIO

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Select RIO
Select the manufacture and double click the mouse button to enter into that folder. Select the RIO file
we need and confirm the operation.

User defined based on relay technical manual

Please refer to Chapter 8.4 How to user-define distance curve in PowerTest Concept.

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4.7. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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4.8. Add test point/item

When we open the module a group of default test point/items/points will appear in the test list

Add on Ir/Id curve plain

Move mouse pointer to Ir/Id curve display area and right click the mouse button, select Add Test Point

Direct Add
In the parameter page click Add to add a new test point/item.

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Quick Add

Then we can see the following display window

It this page, we can edit the test point.

Z Center
The impedance at the search center point

Phi Center
The impedance angle at the search center point

Radius
The search radius based on the search center point

Phi Start
The angle at the start search point

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Phi Stop
The angle at the stop search point

Phi Step
The search angle step

Search Step
The search step for resolution

Max. fault time

The max fault output time

I Load
The load current

Power Angle
The load power angle

Fault type
Different fault types are available.

Criterion
The criterion for valid search point
Note:
If we only search a certain distance, generally we will set t>0.001S.
If we search the fixed time, for example, Tz1<Tz2<Tz3, if we test Zone 2, the criterion should be set as
below.

Test at this angle only

It has the same function as Add.

Example 1: How to set search center and radius in MHO.

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Wrong curve Correct curve

What’s the reason?
1. The search center is away from the zone center.
2. The radium is too short to cover the whole zone.

Example 2: How to set search center and radius in square

Here is a correct curve showing the zone 1.
It is ok to search in zone 1, but can’t search out of zone 1, including zone 2, zone 3, etc.

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5. Synchronizer
This module is used to check synchronizing relay.
The following test functions are included

 Check voltage difference

 Check frequency difference
 Check leading time and leading angle
 Check pulse width for frequency adjustment
 Check pulse width for voltage adjustment
 Check auto-adjusting function with both voltage and frequency varying

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5.1. Concept of synchronization

Purpose of synchronizer
Synchronizing relay is used for the following purpose
 Synchronize the generator to the system
 Synchronize the two parts of power network
 Manually close the circuit breaker
 Check the synchronization status

Principle of synchronizer
The synchronizing relay will measure the voltages, phase angle and frequencies of the two system.
When voltage, phase angle and frequency difference between the two system meet the pre-defined
condition the command will be sent by synchronizing relay to close the circuit breaker.

Leading time and Leading angle

At the moment the synchronizing relay gives circuit breaker closing command the angle between the
two systems can be measured by the test system. And this angle can also be expressed as the time
which is related to the frequency difference and df/dt setting at that moment. The calculated time is
referred to as leading time.
The leading time indicates the time required for circuit breaker to close after receiving command from
synchronizing relay. Proper leading time is essential for a the synchronizing process.

Voltage and frequency adjustment

During the test process the voltage and/or frequency for system side will change. And synchronizing
relay will give control pulse to the test system to increase or decrease the voltage and/or frequency until
they meet the pre-defined setting.

Adjustment pulse width and cycle

In the real system the synchronizing relay will send a series of control pulse to adjust the voltage and
frequency of generator. The pulse width and cycle of the control signal are controlled by synchronizer.

T1 pulse width
T2 pulse cycle

The pulse width and pulse cycle settings are associated to the response time of the generator’s voltage
and frequency regulating system.

For some relays these settings are internally build and for some other relays these settings should be
set separately.

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5.2. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page

Leading Angle
Some relays may need to set this setting here.

Leading Time
We can set the time here for our assessment use

dV
Permissible voltage difference setting

dF
Permissible frequency difference setting

Vadj.Cycle
Voltage adjustment cycle setting

Fadj.Cycle
Frequency adjustment cycle setting

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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5.3. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page.

Vsnom
Nominal voltage for system side

Fsnom
Nominal frequency for system side

Vgnom
Nominal voltage for generator side

Sel Vg
Nominal frequency for generator side

Vs->Va Vg->Vb use Va as system side voltage, use Vb as generator side voltate
Vs->Va Vg->Vbc use Va as system side voltage, use Vbc as generator side voltage
Vs->Vz Vg->Vabc use Vz as system side voltage, use Vabc as generator side voltage
Vs->Vabc Vg->Va’b’c’ use Vabc as system side voltage, use Va’b’c/ as generator side voltage; Valid
only for 6 voltage
The selection of the voltage sources depends on the requirement of synchronizing relay under test.

Ref. Phase
Here we define the reference phase for generator side voltage when we select Vs->Vz Vg->Vabc
mode.
For example, if Vz is connected to the synchronizing relay as Vab then we need to select Vab here.

Trans. Connect
The PT (potential transformer) use for system side and generator side may have different vector group.
And the phase shift caused by this vector group difference must be considered. We need to select the
vector group based on the actual situation.

Tsynmax
Here we define the maximum allowed time duration for synchronizing process.

InitialPhiDiff
The initial of the angle test.

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5.4. Set group binary

Click “Binary” to inter into binary output configuration page.

Bin A~H
Binary input, Enable or Disable

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

Logic
Binary input, AND or OR

Output Mode
Two modes available, Bin.In and Time

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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5.5. Set test parameters

Name
The name can’t be edited here. The name is based on the test point/item chosen.
V-Value check voltage difference
F-Value check frequency difference
Leading Time test leading time
Auto auto-check
Vadj-PulseWidth test pulse width for voltage adjustment
Fadj-PulseWidth test pulse width for frequency adjustment

Vg
The setting here should ensure that Vs-Vg is larger than allowed voltage difference setting so
synchronizing relay will not send CB close command when test starts

Fg
The setting here should ensure that Fs-Fg is smaller than the frequency difference setting.

Vg Step
Step for voltage to change

Fg Step step for frequency to change

dv/dt dv/dt for controlling voltage to change when receiving the voltage control command from
synchronizing relay.

df/dt df/dt for controlling frequency to change when receiving the frequency control command from
synchronizing relay.

Example 1: V-Value
Test process:
Since the frequency difference is set within the allowed setting the voltage difference will be the only
factor to influence the synchronizing action.

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The voltage will change one step for each cycle (0-360 deg). The test will terminate when circuit
breaker close command from synchronizing relay is sensed by test set.
Note:
The Fg must be set in the way that Fs-Fg is not equal to zero.

Example 2: F-Value

Test process:
Since the voltage difference is set within the allowed setting the frequency difference will be the only
factor to influence the synchronizing action.
The frequency will change one step for each cycle (0-360 deg). The test will terminate when circuit
breaker close command from synchronizing relay is sensed by test set.

Example 3: Leading Time

Test process:

Since the voltage difference is set within the allowed setting the frequency difference will be the only
factor to influence the synchronizing action.
The frequency will change with a speed set by df/dt when receiving the frequency control command
from synchronizing relay. The duration for frequency to change is determined by the frequency control
pulse width.
The test will terminate when circuit breaker close command from synchronizing relay is sensed by test
set

Example 4: Auto

Test process:

The voltage and frequency will change with a speed set by dv/dt and df/dt when receiving voltage and
frequency control command from synchronizing relay. The duration for voltage and frequency to
change will be determined by the voltage and frequency pulse width
The test will terminate when circuit breaker close command from synchronizing relay is sensed by test
set.

Example 5: Vadj.-PulseWidth

Test process:
Since voltage difference is larger than allowed setting the synchronizing relay will send voltage
adjustment pulse to test set.
Test set will measure the pulse width and cycle accordingly and record them in the result.

Note:
The Fg must be set in the way that Fs-Fg is not equal to zero.

Example 6: Fadj.-PulseWidth

Test process:
Since frequency difference is larger than allowed setting the synchronizing relay will send frequency
adjustment pulse to test set.
Test set will measure the pulse width and cycle accordingly and record them in the result.

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5.6. Set assessment criterion

Click “Assessment” to enter into the assessment page.

Assessment
The error could be set here to compare between the actual testing value and reference value.

Act (Results)
Here it only shows the results that can’t be edited.

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5.7. Set wiring

User-defined wiring edit

Click “Wiring” to enter into the below wiring page.

Users can edit the wiring information according to testing demands.

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

Common wiring
Click button to view the wiring diagram under different Sel Vg selections.

Wiring diagram for Vs->Va,Vg->Vb mode

Wiring diagram for Vs->Va,Vg->Vbc mode

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Wiring diagram for Vs->Vabc,Vg->Vz mode

Note:
The above diagrams are for generator. If there are two grid interconnection, the voltage wiring
connection keeps the same, it is required another reclosing connection. The frequency and voltage
connections are not changed. See below.

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5.8. GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept.

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5.9. Test report example

Synchronizer Test Report

Test Object
Substation:Ponovo Bay:Testing Laboratory
Device:XXX Type:cccc
Manufacture:China SN:P0408389
Tested by:XXX Date:05/06/2008 17:44

1.Synchronizer
Leading Angle=0.500Deg dF=0.200Hz
Leading Time=0.500S Vadj. Cycle=10.000S
dV=2.000V Fadj. Cycle=15.000S

Vsnom=100.000V Fsnom=50.000Hz
Vgnom=100.000V Sel Vg:Vs->Va,Vg->Ub
Ref. Phase:Ua Trans. Connect:Y/Y-12
Tsynmax=400S

NR Leading Leading Vdiff Fdiff VPulse VPulse FPulse FPulse Assess

Angle Time Width Cycle Width Width
1 8.1deg 0.132S 2.000V Passed
2 8.7deg 0.121S -0.200Hz Passed
3 7.9deg 0.132S Passed
4 8.6deg 0.132S 1.882V -0.181Hz Passed
5 0.202S 5.202S Passed
6 0.204S 5.202S Passed

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PONOVO POWER CO., LTD

No. 139 Jinghai Third Road, BDA, Beijing, China, 100176
Office Tel. +86 (10) 59089666
E-Mail [email protected]
Website www.relaytest.com / www.ponovo.com.cn

PowerTest
Special

VERSION: Special-AE-2.60
DATE: MARCH 2021

This manual is the publisher of PONOVO POWER CO., LTD. To make any kind of copy of this manual
please contact PONOVO POWER CO., LTD in advance.

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Reminder

1. Please carefully read the PowerTest Concept before you read the
PowerTest Speical.

2. This user manual is especially for PowerTest V2.6. There might be

information different from the PowerTest version you are using current,
we apologize for the reversion delay that might bring misunderstanding
of the operation to you. Please give us your feedback to
[email protected], we will update the manual at the earliest with
your information.

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Content
1. Energy Meter ................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Set group parameters ................................................................................................................6
1.2 Set test parameters ....................................................................................................................8
1.3 Set assessment criterion ........................................................................................................ 11
1.4 Set wiring................................................................................................................................... 11
2. High Burden Relay ................................................................................................................... 12
2.1. Set group settings ............................................................................................................... 13
2.2. Set group parameters ......................................................................................................... 13
2.3. Set test point/ item parameters ......................................................................................... 14
2.4. Set binary.............................................................................................................................. 16
2.5. Set wiring .............................................................................................................................. 17
2.6. Enter results ......................................................................................................................... 17
2.7. Test process......................................................................................................................... 18
2.7.1 Preparations ...................................................................................................................... 18
2.7.2 Trip current and time test ................................................................................................ 18
2.7.3 Angle test ........................................................................................................................... 20
3. Power Swing Simulation ........................................................................................................ 21
3.1. Principle of power swing..................................................................................................... 22
3.2. Simulation principle ............................................................................................................. 22
3.3. Set group setting ................................................................................................................. 23
3.4. Set group parameters ......................................................................................................... 24
3.5. Set group binary .................................................................................................................. 25
3.6. View power swing parameters .......................................................................................... 26
3.7. Set test point/ item parameters ......................................................................................... 27
3.8. Set Results ........................................................................................................................... 30
3.9. Set wiring .............................................................................................................................. 30
3.10. Set characteristic ............................................................................................................. 31
3.11. Set GOOSE Data ............................................................................................................ 31

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3.12. Power swing example ..................................................................................................... 32

4. Transducer ................................................................................................................................. 33
5. Time Inversed Current (SP) ................................................................................................... 37

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1. Energy Meter
This module is designed to check the functionality and accuracy of energy meter.

Following type of 1-phase or 3-phase energy meters can be checked.

 Active power meter

 Reactive power meter
 Apparent power meter

Note: To check some type energy meters the optional scanning head is required to turn the LED flash
on energy meter into electrical pulse which can be sensed by the test set. Please contact
[email protected] for more details regarding the scanning head

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1.1 Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below

Meter type

P Active power energy meter

Q Reactive power energy meter
S Apparent power energy meter

Select

Pulse / Unit
Select pulse unit as pulse per kVARh((kWh, kVAh)

Unit / Pulse
Select pulse unit as kVARh((kWh, kVAh) per pulse

Constant

Defines the number of pulse for 1 KVARh(kWh, kVAh) if we select Pulse/Unit

Defines the KVARh(kWh, kVAh) value for each pulse if we select Unit/Pulse

Example

 Select P in Meter type.

 Seect Pulse/Unit
 Set Constant as 100: indicate that each 100 pulses represents 1 kWh
 Set Pulses in test parameters page as 6: indicate that we are going to sense only 6 pulses for the
whole test process. The total kWh measured for the whole test process should be 6/100=0.06kWh

Side
Secondary It means the meter for secondary
Primary It means the meter for primary

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IPri
It is the primary current for CT.

ISec
It is the secondary current for CT.

VPri
It is the primary voltage for CT.

VSec
It is the secondary voltage for CT.

Input Sel
Normal Binary input 1-8
Ext.(High Speed) Binary input 9-12

Note: Not all PONOVO relay tester supports Ext.(High Speed) input.

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1.2 Set test parameters

Name
Edit here the name for the current test point

Phase
Indicate the wiring type for the energy meter.

LABC for 3-phase 3-wire meter and 3-phase 4-wiring meter

Wiring for 3P-3W meter

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Wiring for 3P-4W meter

LA, LB, LC for single phase meter

Wiring for single phase meter

Note: Pulse output from energy meter or scanning head must be connected to binary input 1

Current
Percent of rate current

Voltage
Percent of rate voltage

Power angle, Power Factor, Load

Set angle or power factor which will be influenced by the selection of Load

Stab. time
Stabilization time required for energy meter to enter into stable working condition

Pulses
Pulses numbers to be sensed for testing.

Est. time
Time required for the test and this time is calculated based on the Pulses number setting and the
voltage and current settings.

Waveform
We can select to add harmonic to the voltage or current output.

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Sinus no harmonic in the output

Sinus+Current Harmonic add harmonic to current output

Sinus+Voltage Harmonic add harmonic to voltage output

The harmonic number and percentage can also be set.

Example

nd
In this example we have set to add 5% of 2 harmonic to the current to be supplied to the energy
meter.

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1.3 Set assessment criterion

Click Assessment to enter into criterion setting page

We can set the value based on the accuracy of the meter under test

The results column here is only to show the test results can’t be edited.

1.4 Set wiring

Please refer to PowerTest Concept for more details.

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2. High Burden Relay

This module is used to test high burden relay along with optional accessory PHPC-01 current booster.
Please contact [email protected] to get information for PHPC-01

Connected to the main test set the Phpc-01 Current Booster will provide one channel current source
and will be controlled by this module.

Necessary voltage sources can also be provided to make relay in proper working condition.

This module is used to test trip current, time and direction of high burden relay.
Both manual and auto methods can be applied.

Note: Only some of relay tester is available with high burden testing.

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2.1. Set group settings

Click “Setting” button to enter into group setting page.

Group setting page is shown below.

MTA
Maximum Torque Angle

Leadangle
Boundary angle 1 (Lead angle)

Lagangle
Boundary angle 2 (Lag angle)

2.2. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” button to enter into group parameter page. Group test parameter page along with default
settings is shown below.

By default the test mode is to - from.

If we change the test mode from “to – from” to “to-from-to”, then we may have different ways to control
the selected variable automatically.

Type
to – from
Check trip only.
to-from-to
Check trip and drop-off.

Angle Define
The reference phase: V Lead I or I lead V

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2.3. Set test point/ item parameters

I
The high burden current impedance and phase
Va,Vb,Vc
Output voltage

Current
Amplitude or Angle

Step
The step for current

Time
In auto mode, it is the step time.

From
The start value in auto mode

To
The ending value in auto mode

Phase based voltage

The reference angle in angle test, Va and Vbc are available.

Transformer Ratio
Show PHPC01 ratio gear

Frequency
The power system frequency

Out1 ~ Out4
Control binary output

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Example

In this test, Binary output 1 and 2 are close, Binary output 3 and 4 are open.

Auto
Auto test mode
Manual test mode

PHPC01 calibration factor

Show on the PHPC01, each ratio gear has a factor.

Note: Please set this factor carefully, otherwise the current accuracy will be affected.

Trip time
Show the trip time

Output control button

It is activated in manual mode.

When test is started we can use these two buttons to control the variable of the selected quantity
with set step.

Lock control button

This control button is designed to test the relay tripping time in manual mode.

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2.4. Set binary

Input Binary
Input signal
Not used, Start, Trip, Trip LA/B/C, Sig. 1-8

Display name
The display name can be user-defined.

Trigger logic
OR, AND

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2.5. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

2.6. Enter results

This part is reserved for future purpose.

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2.7. Test process

2.7.1 Preparations
Step 1: Get wiring connection well according to PHPC01 manual.
Step 2: Set proper ratio gear on PHPC01 according to the current range of the test relay
Step 3: Set factor according to the PHPC01 calibration factor list.

2.7.2 Trip current and time test

Firstly, the Amplitude should be selected in Current column.
There are two modes to make the test

Mode 1: Manual, not selects Auto

Control current by up/down buttons to test trip current.

Set the step and control the current by up/down buttons until the relay trips and drop-off.

Control trip time by lock button to test trip time

Step 1
Set normal voltages and currents for a health system

Step 2
Start output and the lock button become green.

Step 3
Press Lock button

Step 4
Modify current to faulty status.

Step 5
Press Lock button to release the lock.

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At the same time the internal timer will start. When relay trips the timer will stop and the tripping time will
be displayed.

Mode 2: Auto, selects Auto

Step 1
Set initial current/voltage impedance and phase

Step 2
Select type in Para.

Step 3
Set current step, time, from and to parameters

Step 4
Run the test

Step 5
Save the report

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2.7.3 Angle test

In angle test, we should choose angle in current, there are also two modes to make this test.

Mode 1: Manual, not selects Auto

Search the boundary angle by up/down buttons

Step 1
Set initial current/voltage impedance and phase

Step 2
Manually control the up/down buttons to make the relay trip or the binary input changes.
Record the angle between IA showing in the interface and reference voltage, this angle is boundary
angle 1.

Step 3
Manually control the up/down buttons in opposite direction to make the relay drop-off or the binary input
is recovered to the initial status. And continue to control the current angle until the relay trip again or the
binary input changes. Record the angle between the present current and reference voltage, this angle
is boundary angle 2.

Step 4
Calculate MTA with boundary angle 1 and 2.

Mode 2: Auto, selects Auto

Step 1
Set initial current/voltage impedance and phase

Step 2
Select type in Para.

Step 3
Set current step, time, from and to parameters

Step 4
Run the test to search the boundary angle 1 and 2 automatically. After search, calculate the MTA.

Step 5
Save the report.

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3. Power Swing Simulation

This module is used to simulate the power swing. This can be a tool for relay test engineer to observe
the relay behavior during dynamic power swing process.

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3.1. Principle of power swing

Important feature of power swing is as follow.

• phase angle between Generator and Load will swing

• The voltage and current will also have swing

3.2. Simulation principle

The typical system model used for simulating the power swing is as follows

For such a system the swing frequency is determined by swing cycle T.

We can easily simulate the power swing by defining the following settings:

Power angle; angle between the Generator and Load

Swing cycle: the time used to complete one cycle of swing
Swing numbers: how many swing cycles we want to simulate
Em/En: the direction of power swing

Internally the swing voltage and current will be calculated by taking account of the above parameters
and other parameters in our power swing module.

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3.3. Set group setting

Click “Setting” to enter into the setting page.

Swing Number
It is the power swing number repeated.

Time
It is setting fault time.

The buttons above are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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3.4. Set group parameters

Click “Para.” to enter into the group parameter page.

Tprefault
Prefault time will be used when simulating the power swing with fault.

CT Polarity
Select the installation position of CT.
Line: The CT primary is connected in line.
Busbar: The CT primary is connected in busbar.

|Zs| Equivalent system impedance for En

Phi(Zs) Impedance angle of Zs

|Zt| Line impedance

Phi(Zt) Impedance angle of Zt

Xd’ Equivalent system impedance for Em

The three buttons are reserved for R&D development, not for testing purpose.

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3.5. Set group binary

Only binary output will be set here.

Out 1~8
Binary Output, Open or Close

OutputTime
The output time delay

OutputHoldTime
Output hold time delay

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3.6. View power swing parameters

Switch the view button to display swing model and parameters

Then the follow window will pop up.

The power swing center is calculated by taking account of system settings set in group parameters.

The position of power swing center can be changed by changing the system settings

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3.7. Set test point/ item parameters

Name
Edit here the name for the current test point

Pow Angle Start

Start power angle

Pow Angle End

It will be activated when ‘from-to-from’ is selected in ‘Swing Mode’.

Swing Cycle
The time is used to complete on cycle of power swing (normally set range: 2-5s)

Swing Number
It is the number of power swing cycle to simulate

|Em|/|En|
It is the ratio of Em/En
The ratio of Em/En will influence the position of power swing center.

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Swing mode selection

from-to-from
Swing angle will change from angle start to angle end and then from angle end to angle start
Testing PSB(Power Swing Blocking): select from-to-from
Testing OOS(Out-Of-Step) unselect from-fo-from

Increase speed
Swing angle will change from angle start to angle end

Decrease speed
Swing angle will change from angle end to angle start

Trip Contact
Assign the binary input for sensing the tripping signal from the relay
Available binary inputs are A, B, E, F, G,H

Acc. Signal Contact

Incoming Acceleration signal from relay, defined binary input as C

Dec. Signal Contact

Incoming Deceleration signal from relay, defined binary input as D

The above two parameters are mostly used when testing out-of-step relay

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Fault
Enable fault in power swing occur

Fault type

|Zf|
Fault impedance

If
Fault current

Fault time Reference

This indicates when the fault will occur after power swing starts.

KE given as
Type
There are three types of KE mode available and we need to select the one according to the relay under
test.
 KE
Module: It is the value of KE
Anlge: It is the angle of KE.
 RE/RL & XE/XL
Kr: It is the resistance factor
Kx: It is the reactive factor.
 ZE/Z1
Module: It is the value of ZE/Z1
Anlge: It is the angle of ZE/Z1

dz/dt
Impedance change rate per second
The dz/dt will be activated after the dz/dt column is selected. When the dz/dt is chosen, the Swing
Cycle will be disabled.

Add
Copy the same test point/item at the cursor position.

Remove
Remove the present test point/item, but if there is only one test point/item, it is not allowed to be
removed.

Clear
Clear the test results at the present test point/item.

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3.8. Set Results

Click “Results” to enter into the assessment setting and result display page.

Note: The result area only displays the values of Trip. Acc. Signal and Dec. Signal that can’t be edited.

3.9. Set wiring

Please refer to Chapter 7.8 Wiring in PowerTest Concept.

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3.10. Set characteristic

Please refer to Chapter 1.7 Input characteristic in PowerTest Protection.

3.11. Set GOOSE Data

Please refer to Chapter 3.1.3 GOOSE Publish in PowerTest Concept

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3.12. Power swing example

In this example we have made the following settings

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4. Transducer
This module is used to check the accuracy of transducer

Example: test procedure for one typical transducer

Test transducer parameters

Transducer type Var

Transducer connection 3 phase, 4 wires
Transducer range 0-350MVar
Transducer output type and range Current, 0-4mA
Rate voltage: 110V
PT ratio 400KV/110V
Rate current 1A
CT ratio 1000A/1A

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Test connection

Set test parameters

Name
Edit the name here for the current test point.

Vnom (L-N)
It is the nominal L-N voltage of transducer input

Current
It is the output current to be injected into transducer.

Angle
It is the angle between output voltage and current based on power.

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Frequency
It is the fixed frequency at 50Hz.

Class
The accuracy class of transducer and this setting will be used as the assessment criterion.

Stablizing time
The average measuring values during this time will be used to reflect the actual accuracy of the
transducer under test.

Transducer settings

Type
Select Reactive power test, based on our test requirement.

Single phase, three phase

Select single phase or three phase based on the type of transducer tested.

Input range
It is the measuring range of transducer.

Output range
It is the output range of transducer.

Output Unit
It is the output type of transducer.

Input Value
It is the value with accordance of the current or voltage.

Primary Side
Set the primary side rating in case transducer input reflects the primary side value.
The CT and PT ratio part will be activated after selecting primary side.

InputValue according to Angle

It is activated when the transducer type is active power or reactive power.

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Add test point

Click “Add” to add one new point each time.

Click “Quick Add” to add more test points each time

Start
Start value of the test points.

Stop
Stop value of the test points.

Step
Step value.

Confirm the setting and we see new test points added in the test list

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5. Time Inversed Current (SP)

This module is valid for PONOVO relay tester PW636i only.

The operation is the same with module Time Inversed Current in Protection. Please refer to Chapter 5
Time inversed current in PowerTest Protection.

Here we invite you to focus on the wiring connection especially for the following reasons:

1. The maximum current of single port for PW636i is 32A

2. The test cable maximum bears 32A.

For the two reasons, we adapt different wiring connection showing in below picture.

Wiring connection

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Here we take IA and Ia connection as an example.

Two cables are connected with IA and Ia separately at PW636i, while at relay, the two cables should be
connected in parallel.
See the site connection as below.

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PONOVO POWER CO., LTD

No. 139 Jinghai Third Road, BDA, Beijing, China, 100176
Office Tel. +86 (10) 59089666
E-Mail [email protected]
Website www.relaytest.com / www.ponovo.com.cn

Appendix I

VERSION: Appendix I-AE-2.40

DATE: MARCH 2021

This manual is the publisher of PONOVO POWER CO., LTD. To make any kind of copy of this manual
please contact PONOVO POWER CO., LTD in advance.

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Reminder

1. Please carefully read the PowerTest user manual before you operate
it.

2. This user manual is especially for PowerTest V2.6. There might be

information different from the PowerTest version you are using current,
we apologize for the reversion delay that might bring misunderstanding
of the operation to you. Please give us your feedback to
[email protected], we will update the manual at the earliest with
your information.

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Content
Appendix 1: Case study........................................................................................................................4
Case 1: ................................................................................................................................................4
Case 2: ................................................................................................................................................6
Case 3: ................................................................................................................................................9
Case 4: ..............................................................................................................................................11

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Appendix 1: Case study

Case 1:

1. Purpose: output harmonic

2. Content: Output different harmonic and superimpose.
2.1 Output fundamental waveform 127V
rd
2.2 Output 3 harmonic 10V
th
2.3 Output 5 harmonic 5V
3. Test module: Harmonic
3.1 Setting

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A) Set amplitude and phase for the fundamental waveform

B) Display wave
3.2 Settings

① Fundamental wave
② 3rd Harmonic
③ 5th Harmonic
3.3 Press F2 to output the related wave
Note:
If there is other waveform, please set the harmonic amplitude accordingly.

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Case 2:

1. Purpose: Check under-voltage protective relay

2. Content:
2.1 Output normal voltage wave 127V (180/1.4142=127V)
2.2 Output under-voltage wave 77.8V (110/1.4142=77.8V)
2.3 Output normal voltage wave 127V
3. Test module: State Sequence
3.1 Setting
Here we need to set the three states for the waves in POINT2 and set the output value
accordingly.

3.2 Explanations for every state

A) State 1: Output normal voltage wave 127V

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① Normal voltage amplitude and phase

② Frequency 60Hz
③ Duration
B) State 2: Output under-voltage wave. There are 6 cycles and 60Hz is equal to 0.1s.

① Amplitude and phase for under-voltage

② Duration
C) State 3: Output normal voltage wave

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① Normal voltage amplitude

② Duration

Note:
If there is extra under-voltage amplitude for output, the State 4 can be set as under-voltage and
normal state in State 5. This setting can be repeated.

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Case 3:

Sag and Swell can output by the same processes by under-voltage.

If the under-voltage protective relay is tested, it is suggested using the module Voltage Relay to check
the trip value by step. We take the normal voltage 110V as an example; the output amplitude curve is
showing in below picture.
For more detail of the operation, please refer to the PowerTest User Manual.

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Case 4:

1. Purpose: Voltage momentary interruption

2. Content:
2.1 Output normal voltage wave 127V (180/1.4142=127V)
2.2 Output 0V
2.3 Output normal voltage wave 127V
3. Settings
Here we need to set the three states for the waves in POINT2 and set the output value accordingly.

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3.1 Explanations for every state

A) State 1: Output normal voltage wave 127V

① Normal voltage amplitude and phase

② Frequency: 60Hz
③ Duration
B) State 2: Output 0V voltage wave and set the duration accordingly. Take 50ms as an
example.

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① Under-voltage amplitude and phase

② Duration 50ms

C) State 3: Output normal voltage wave

① Normal voltage amplitude

② Duration

Note:
 Set the duration time for state 1/2/3 accordingly
 The state 2/3 can be repeated if different duration is required.

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PONOVO POWER CO., LTD

No. 139 Jinghai Third Road, BDA, Beijing, China, 100176
Office Tel. +86 (10) 59089666
E-Mail [email protected]
Website www.relaytest.com / www.ponovo.com.cn

Appendix II

VERSION: Appendix II-AE-2.6

DATE: MARCH 2021

This manual is the publisher of PONOVO POWER CO., LTD. To make any kind of copy of this manual
please contact PONOVO POWER CO., LTD in advance.

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Reminder

1. Please carefully read the PowerTest user manual before you operate
it.

2. This user manual is especially for PowerTest V2.6. There might be

information different from the PowerTest version you are using current,
we apologize for the reversion delay that might bring misunderstanding
of the operation to you. Please give us your feedback to
[email protected], we will update the manual at the earliest with
your information.

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Note:
Please contact [email protected] to update the kit license file before using the ParseXRIO.

1. How to use ParseXRIO to convert the XRIO file into .set file

The software named ParseXRIO V1.1exe is the tool which could convert XRIO file into .set file which
could be imported into Powertest software.

Unzipping the files, you may find the following folders.

A. Click to run the software, the following dialog shall pop up.

B. Select the XRIO file and its related Ref file in “input” folder and Click Translate.

Input folder including:

i）XRIO File: it is the relay XRIO file you would like to convert its setting values, which could be
imported into Powertest’s template automatically.
The XRIO file in the “XRIO folder” are the files we have previously. If you want to use your own XRIO
file, please kindly use your own.
ii）RefFile: it is the PONOVO ref file which is used for supporting to convert the XRIO file.

Note: Only together with RefFile, the XRIO Conversion could be done successfully. If there is no
RefFile of relay types you need, please contact [email protected] .

C. After “Translate”, there shall be another xx.set file with same name as XRIO file in the folder named
“output” folder.
For example, like the following pic.

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2. Importing .set file into Powertest software

In the Powertest software, click Test Manager to open the template you need to use.
Note: In the folder named “ Related templates”, there are the templates for the relay types which is
same as XRIO files. If you need other relay templates, please kindly contact [email protected] .

a. Click “setting”, and then click ”Import” as the following pic.

b. Choose the .set file you converted in “output”folder and click Open.

c. The setting value shall be automatically imported into the template.