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Step 3:
Use the Metering Explorer of BESTCOMSPlus to open the Control, Virtual Switches tree branch
(Figure 334). Using select-before-operate, perform the following steps to control a virtual switch.
Step 5:
Click the 43-1 button to select it. Login may be required. The On or Off indicator (current state)
will begin to flash.
If step 6 is not performed within 25 seconds of step 5, the indicator will
stop flashing and the 43-1 button will have to be reselected.
Step 6:
Click on the 43-1 button a second time to operate it. After clicking Yes, the On or Off indicator
(previous state) will stop flashing and the On or Off indicator (current/new state) will light.
Step 7:
Verify that OUT1 contact closes and remains closed.
Step 8:
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to change the state of the 43-1 switch to OFF. Verify that OUT1 contact
opens and remains open.
Step 9:
(Optional.) Repeat steps 1 through 8 for 43-2, 43-3, 43-4, and 43-5.
Step 10: (Optional.) Repeat steps 1 through 9 for settings group 1, 2, and 3.
Pulse Mode
Step 1:
Use BESTCOMSPlus to change the 43-1 element mode to Pulse.
Step 2:
Prepare to monitor the virtual switch operation. An ohmmeter or continuity tester can be used to
monitor the contact status of OUT1.
Step 3:
Using the front-panel display, navigate to Metering > Control > Virtual Switches. Highlight the
first switch (43-1) and press the Right key on the front panel to enter the 43-1 control screen.
Use the Edit key to login. Highlight Operate and then press the Edit key to change the state of
the 43-1. Using the Up/Down keys select PUL and then press the Edit key. Verify that OUT1
contact closes for 200 milliseconds and returns to the open state.
Step 4:
(Optional.) Repeat steps 1 through 3 for 43-2, 43-3, 43-4, and 43-5.
Step 5:
(Optional.) Repeat steps 1 through 4 for settings group 1, 2, and 3.
Functional Test Report
Switch/Pulse Mode
Switch Mode
Pulse Mode
BE1-11g
Note
Function
Pass/Fail
P / F
P / F
P / F
Virtual Control Switches (43) Test
547
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