Product Checks; With The Relay De-Energised - GE MiCOM P40 Agile Technical Manual

P44x/EN CM/Hb6
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PRODUCT CHECKS

These product checks cover all aspects of the relay that need to be checked to ensure that it
has not been physically damaged prior to commissioning, is functioning correctly and all
input quantity measurements are within the stated tolerances.
If the application-specific settings have been applied to the relay prior to commissioning, it is
advisable to make a copy of the settings so as to allow their restoration later. This could be
done by:
• Obtaining a setting file on a diskette from the customer (This requires a portable PC
with appropriate setting software for transferring the settings from the PC to the relay)
• Extracting the settings from the relay itself (This again requires a portable PC with
appropriate setting software)
• Manually creating a setting record. This could be done using a copy of the setting
record located at the end of this chapter to record the settings as the relay's menu is
sequentially stepped through via the front panel user interface.
If password protection is enabled and the customer has changed password 2 that prevents
unauthorised changes to some of the settings, either the revised password 2 should be
provided, or the customer should restore the original password prior to commencement of
testing.
Note:
4.1

With the Relay De-energised

The following group of tests should be carried out without the auxiliary supply being applied
to the relay and with the trip circuit isolated.
The current and voltage transformer connections must be isolated from the relay for these
checks. If an MMLG test block is provided, the required isolation can easily be achieved by
inserting test plug type MMLB01 which effectively open-circuits all wiring routed through the
test block.
Before inserting the test plug, reference should be made to the scheme (wiring) diagram to
ensure that this will not potentially cause damage or a safety hazard. For example, the test
block may also be associated with protection current transformer circuits. It is essential that
the sockets in the test plug which correspond to the current transformer secondary windings
are linked before the test plug is inserted into the test block.
DANGER:
If a test block is not provided, the voltage transformer supply to the relay should be isolated
by means of the panel links or connecting blocks. The line current transformers should be
short-circuited and disconnected from the relay terminals. Where means of isolating the
auxiliary supply and trip circuit (e.g. isolation links, fuses, MCB, etc.) are provided, these
should be used.
disconnected and the exposed ends suitably terminated to prevent them from being a safety
hazard.
If the password has been lost, a recovery password can be obtained from General
Electric by quoting the serial number of the relay. The recovery password is unique to
that relay and will not work on any other relay.
NEVER OPEN-CIRCUIT THE SECONDARY CIRCUIT OF A CURRENT
TRANSFORMER SINCE THE HIGH VOLTAGE PRODUCED MAY BE
LETHAL AND COULD DAMAGE THE INSULATION.
If this is not possible, the wiring to these circuits will have to be
Commissioning
MiCOM P40 Agile P442, P444