RelaySimTest

Software for system-based protection testing

 RelaySimTest – Test the whole system

System-based testing
RelaySimTest is a software solution for OMICRON test sets
that simplifies complex protection scheme testing.
Its innovative approach validates the correct operation of
the entire protection system by simulating realistic power
system events. In addition to common tests, RelaySimTest
also reveals settings, logic and design errors in the scheme,
which increases the confidence in the correct operation of
your protection system. This paves the way for improved
testing quality and time saving testing procedures.
Modern protective relays use adaptive algorithms. Simple
steady-state tests are often not sufficient for testing such
relays. RelaySimTest covers these new demands with a
transient simulation of the primary power system.
System-based tests are independent from relay type,
manufacturer and detailed parameters, which reduces the
preperation effort. The correct protection system behavior is
the only thing that counts.

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Get the highest level of system reliability Increasing complexity? – Keep testing simple!
Compared with conventional testing methods (such as Predefined templates get you started quickly and easily for
settings-based testing with Test Universe), RelaySimTest the most common testing applications. With the flexible
can detect errors in the settings, logic, and design of the grid editor, you can adjust the power system and fault
protection system much more efficiently. This allows testers scenarios to your needs.
to verify their protection system’s correct behavior faster To test the relay, you can create a test case with multiple
and with a higher level of testing quality than ever before. variations (for example, fault type, fault location, etc.).
Complementary to testing with Test Universe, RelaySimTest Afterwards, test results are automatically assessed according
contributes to a more reliable power system. to the pre-defined time frame.

RelaySimTest is based on an intuitive and flexible grid editor

Your benefits
> System-based testing for a higher level
of testing quality
> Independent of relay type and
manufacturer
> Distributed testing made easy by
controlling multiple CMCs from one
PC – direct or via Internet
> Testing of advanced relay functions
such as power swings, transient
ground faults, and capacitive line
phenomena
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Typical applications

Transmission

Teleprotection and line differential Power-swing & out-of-step

Test the protection including its communica- Test the tripping & blocking for out-of-step
R R
tion channels. Control the test setup from one and power-swing conditions. Combine power-
end without coordinating each test by phone. swings with fault and breaker events.
Independent of the teleprotection scheme
being used. Series-compensated lines
Test complex zone coordination on series
Auto-reclosing compensated lines including the effects on
Simple testing of auto-reclosing sequences time grading.
independent of the amount of cycles, single or
three pole tripping. Simultaneous coordination Parallel lines with mutual coupling
testing for the reclosing cycles of multiple relays. Simulate mutual coupling between line
segments as they occur in your real world
Three-terminal lines topo­lo­gy. Test for over- and underreach when
Control all test sets at each terminal from one parallel lines are in operation or grounded.
end without having to coordinate each test on
the phone. Phase shifter
φ
Simulate phase shifting transformers accord-
Traveling Wave ing to IEC/IEEE 60076-57-1202 with all types
The simulation automatically calculates the of construction, such as single and dual core,
transient signal and the travelling wave pulses symmetrical and asymmetrical. Use the dual-
for the TWX1 accessory. core simulation for transient protection system
studies according to IEEE C37.245™-2018.

Combined applications

Examples of how RelaySimTest can be adapted flexibly for almost every application

Teleprotection with auto-reclosing Teleprotection with transformer

Simultaneous coordination testing for the Testing distributed line protection containing
reclosing cycles of multiple distributed relays. a transformer inside its protected zone.
Testing for weak infeed scenarios and current Transformer model takes care of vector group
reversal. and transformer ratio automatically.

R R R R

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Substation

Busbar protection Insulated and compensated networks

Model any type of busbar topology. Simultane- Simulate networks with insulated and compen-
ous injection to any number of field units. sated star-point grounding. Test behavior of
Simulation of disconnector and breaker posi- the protection system for earth faults, intermit-
tion. Faults on every node including dead-zone ting faults and resulting two phase faults.
faults in the coupling field.
Transformer differential protection
Breaker-and-a-half Model two- and three-winding transformers,
Test 1 ½ breaker relays with all current and autotransformers, and phase shifting trans-
voltage inputs. No need to re-wire during the formers and simulate tap changers, internal
test. Check coordination of both relays e.g. for winding faults and inrush currents.
breaker-failure protection.

Distribution Industry

Distribution loop scheme Motor Protection

Inject to every single recloser unit in the loop Simulate the behavior of asynchronous motors
scheme simultaneously. Tests the full opera-
M in order to test motor bus transfer schemes
tion sequence from fault isolation to service and motor protection systems.
restoration.

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Testing in IEC 61850 environments

In substations utilizing IEC 61850, real-time information

between the protection, automation, and control devices
is exchanged via GOOSE messages and Sampled Values.
A system-based test is highly recommended for ensuring
that the whole protection system is operating as expected.
RelaySimTest offers a unique feature set for performing
system-based tests in substations utilizing IEC 61850.

Simplified & comprehensible test setup Secure testing

By simply importing the IED descriptions (e.g. for protection To ensure a secure and reliable operation, RelaySimTest runs
IEDs, merging units, bay units etc.) from the substation an automatic validation process before every execution.
configuration file (in SCL format), RelaySimTest visualizes The software will sniff the network to avoid misoperations
the whole system under test in the single line diagram. caused by simulating duplicate GOOSE and Sampled Value
GOOSE and Sampled Values can be mapped with one click. messages. Additionally, the software automatically checks
The hardware configuration will be reduced to a simple if the subscribed GOOSEs are present. All binary outputs,
mapping of the test set’s Ethernet ports to the substation circuit breaker and switch positions can be latched accord-
network. ing to the single-line-diagram or verifying the correct set-up.

Unique IEC 61850 features

> Flexible Sampled Value data sets
according to IEC 61869-9
> Simulation of missing GOOSE messages
> 4 Sampled Value streams per test set.
Extendable by adding further test sets
> Connection to multiple virtual or
physically separated networks – no need
to bridge networks

Interface for testing in

IEC 61850 environments

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Transient simulation

To ensure your protection system is working as expected, Simple test setup and high testing depth
RelaySimTest calculates its test signals via a transient power
To set up a test, you can either use a predefined template or
system simulation. This enables users to investigate their
draw your power system with the intuitive editor. RelaySim-
protection system under challenging conditions like CT
Test only requires readily available data like nameplate data
saturation, power swings, weak infeed conditions, inrush
to yield a stable transient simulation – no expert knowledge
and many more. As the test signals are like real world system
in simula­tions is required. Each test case can be defined in
events, even adaptive or time domain protection functions
seconds by simply adding faults or operating breakers. The
can be tested.
simulation takes care of all calculations. This allows you to
test your protection system in depth. The system-based
testing approach enables you to set up tests with multiple
relays. For example, you can set up an end-to-end configura-
tion test in no time.

The ideal combination

The ability to output high-precision signals
makes CMC test sets 1 the ideal signal genera-
tors for transient signals.
The power system simulation in RelaySimTest
is constantly being extended. Here are some Transformer inrush current
examples of transient phenomena that can
be simulated and used for testing protection
systems.

Outputs for CT saturation

transient test signals

Intermittent ground fault

Power swing

Works with: CMC 356, CMC 256plus, CMC 430, CMC 353 and CMC 850

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Distributed testing

With RelaySimTest you can control all connected CMCs from > No coordination via phone required
one PC using several options. This allows you to execute > Troubleshooting from one PC
distributed tests across substations as easily as single substa-
> Iterative Closed-Loop for automatic response to trip and
tion tests, regard­less of how many CMC test sets you use.
close commands (e.g. for testing auto-recloser functions
By pressing execute, ­RelaySimTest calculates the required
in end-to-end line protection)
signals and sends them to the test sets; the following test
execution is simultaneous with nanosecond precision. > One summarized report

Remote control
> WAN
> Direct Fiber Connection Remote CMC
> Device Remote Agent (Cloud)

Control PC with RelaySimTest Remote CMC

Local control
> LAN
> USB
> WIFI Remote CMC

Local CMC
Time synchronization
> CMC Local sync
> CMGPS 588
> IRIG-B
> IEEE 1588 / PTP network
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Logic testing with physical IEDs or Digital Twin and test reports

Testing with Digital Twin Iterative Closed Loop

All essential functions of RelaySimTest can also be used With the patented “Iterative Closed-Loop” method,
with Digital Twins. Simply add a Digital Twin connection RelaySimTest can automatically adjust test signals accord-
to your topology, connect to your digital twin and start ing to the trip and close commands.
testing as with physical IEDs.
> removes need for spare IEDs for testing
Trip
> no test set output power limitations
> unlimited number of test signals
> speeds up troubleshooting
> increases test quality
> helps find design errors during engineering
> lets you create fault scenarios and replay on DT
> helps to find errors in protection system test plan
Close
> lets you test intensively without stressing your IEDs
> lets you later use same test plan for physical IED testing

Topology with Digital Twin connection

Test reports
RelaySimTest automatically generates a report for all the
performed test cases and summarizes all results in one
document. The report can be customized to contain test
case results, single line diagrams, status of binary contacts
and test set configurations. RelaySimTest exports the report
in the .docx format for easy further processing.
> .docx format
> Automatically generated
> One report per protection system
> Customizable
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Embedded in OMICRON’s world of testing

Advanced Protection Testing Ordering information

RelaySimTest is OMICRON’s system-based testing solution.
OMICRON also offers a parameter-based testing solution,
called Test Universe (TU). Using test plans of these two soft-
ware solutions together is what OMICRON calls Advanced
Protection Testing, offering a range of benefits, including
the highest testing depth, testing knowledge transfer and
safeguarding, faster testing, and cost savings.

Supported test devices & accessories

CMC 356, CMC 353, CMC 256plus, CMC 430, CMC 850, ARCO 400

CMGPS 588 and CMIRIG-B for time synchronized testing

ISIO 200 binary input/output terminal

TWX1 traveling wave testing accessory

A CMC with NET-2 board is required for the full application range.

Software packages Item number

One license for RelaySimTest P0000367

Package for distributed testing, including two licenses for P0006621

RelaySimTest plus two CMGPS 588

RelaySimTest license for ARCO 400, enables synchronized P0008699

distributed scheme testing for recloser controls

Trafo license P0006853

Motor license P0008107

Digital Twin subscription P0008810

RelaySimTest is included in the CMC software packages Enhanced and

Complete, as well as in the ARCO 400 package Advanced.

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OMICRON is an international company that works passionately on ideas for making electric power systems safe and
reliable. Our pioneering solutions are designed to meet our industry’s current and future challenges. We always go
the extra mile to empower our customers: we react to their needs, provide extraordinary local support, and share
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Within the OMICRON group, we research and develop innovative technologies for all fields in electric power
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