Checking The Binary Inputs And Outputs - Siemens SIPROTEC 4 7VE61 Manual

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Figure 3-18
Changing the Operating State
On clicking one of the buttons in the column Action you will be prompted for the password No. 6 (for hard-
ware test menus). After correct entry of the password, individual annunciations can be initiated. To do so, click
on the button Send in the corresponding line. The corresponding annunciation is issued and can be read out
either from the event log of the SIPROTEC 4 device or from the substation control center.
As long as the window is open, further tests can be performed.
Test in Message Direction
For all information that is transmitted to the central station test in Status Scheduled the desired options in
the list which appears:
•
Make sure that each checking process is carried out carefully without causing any danger (see above and
refer to DANGER!)
•
Click on Send in the function to be tested and check whether the transmitted information reaches the
central station and shows the desired reaction. Data which are normally linked via binary inputs (first
character ">") are likewise indicated to the central station with this procedure. The function of the binary
inputs itself is tested separately.
Test in Command Direction
The information transmitted in command direction must be indicated by the central station. Check whether
the reaction is correct.
Exiting the Test Mode
To end the System Interface Test, click on Close. The device is briefly out of service while the start-up routine
is executed. The dialog box closes.

Checking the Binary Inputs and Outputs

3.3.3
Prefacing Remarks
The binary inputs, outputs, and LEDs of a SIPROTEC 4 device can be individually and precisely controlled in
DIGSI. This feature is used to verify control wiring from the device to plant equipment (operational checks)
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