Other Functions - GE L30 Instruction Manual

2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
sors communicate their results to each other so that if any failures are detected, they can be reported to the user. Each
processor must successfully complete its self tests before the relay begins protection activities.
During both startup and normal operation, the CPU polls all plug-in modules and checks that every one answers the
poll. The CPU compares the module types that identify themselves to the relay order code stored in memory and
declares an alarm if a module is either non-responding or the wrong type for the specific slot. When running under nor-
mal power system conditions, the relay processors will have idle time. During this time, each processor performs back-
ground self-tests that are not disruptive to the foreground processing.
a) ALARMS
The relay contains a dedicated alarm relay, the critical failure alarm, housed in the power supply module. This output relay
is not user programmable. This relay has form-C contacts and is energized under normal operating conditions. The critical
failure alarm will become de-energized if the relay self test algorithms detect a failure that would prevent the relay from
properly protecting the transmission line.
b) LOCAL USER INTERFACE
The local user interface (on the faceplate) consists of a 2 × 20 liquid crystal display (LCD) and keypad. The keypad and dis-
play may be used to view data from the relay, to change settings in the relay, or to perform control actions. Also, the face-
plate provides LED indications of status and events.
c) TIME SYNCHRONIZATION
The relay includes a clock which can run freely from the internal oscillator or be synchronized from an external IRIG-B sig-
nal. With the external signal, all relays wired to the same synchronizing signal will be synchronized to within 0.1 millisecond.
GE Multilin L30 Line Current Differential System
2.3 FUNCTIONALITY

2.3.3 OTHER FUNCTIONS

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