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How To Diagnose Differential Protection Issues When All Protective

This document provides troubleshooting steps for differential protection issues in arc flash scenarios. When a 87 relay function is not tripping as expected even after checking protective device options, check that the CT components are in service by enabling the "ID" display option in the one-line diagram. This will identify any CTs marked as out of service. Additionally, check that the "Current Summer" option is unchecked under the input tab of the relay editor.

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How To Diagnose Differential Protection Issues When All Protective

This document provides troubleshooting steps for differential protection issues in arc flash scenarios. When a 87 relay function is not tripping as expected even after checking protective device options, check that the CT components are in service by enabling the "ID" display option in the one-line diagram. This will identify any CTs marked as out of service. Additionally, check that the "Current Summer" option is unchecked under the input tab of the relay editor.

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ETAP Knowledge Base

How to diagnose differential protection issues when all Protective


Device options have been double checked.

Description: Alternative method for troubleshooting differential protection for Arc Flash.
Category: Arc Flash, One-Line display options, CT component In/Out of Service display.
Type: Informative
Keywords: Display Options, Arc Flash, CT, differential, 87 relay function.

Answer
1) When differential elements (87 relay function) protecting a zone are not tripping as
expected and all of the setup options inside the Protective Devices have been double
checked, please make sure the CT components are in service. This can be done by
enabling the display option PT & CT > “ID” in the One-Line, this will display the grayed
out CT name for components that are “Out of Service”.

This document is confidential and proprietary to Operation Technology, Inc. and may not be reproduced, published or disclosed to
others without the written authorization of Operation Technology, Inc., 17 Goodyear, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, USA. © 2011 by
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ETAP Knowledge Base

How to diagnose differential protection issues when all Protective


Device options have been double checked.

2) Another option to check when Differential Functions are not tripping as expected under
Arc Flash is the “Current Summer” option. Please make sure this option is unchecked
under the “Input” tab of the Relay Editor window.

This document is confidential and proprietary to Operation Technology, Inc. and may not be reproduced, published or disclosed to
others without the written authorization of Operation Technology, Inc., 17 Goodyear, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, USA. © 2011 by
Operation Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

© Operation Technology, Inc. Page 2 of 2 ETAPKB

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