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SCHNEIDER CE6 WITH VIP 300 RELAY TEST FORM
Substation Name
Substation Number
Voltage
Switchgear
Switchboard Number
Manufacturer
Schneider
Serial Number
Type
CE6
Protection CTs
CT Ratio (400/1 or 800/1)
Relay
Serial Number
Setting Range (x2 or x4)
Protection Settings (specified by planner/designer)
Overcurrent Settings
Earth Fault Settings
Setting Current
Setting Current
Curve
Curve
Time Multiplier
Time Multiplier
Highset Setting Current
Highset (or SEF) Setting Current
Highset Time
Highset (or SEF) Time
Preliminary Checks
()
Visual inspection satisfactory (no visible signs of damage etc)
Earthing satisfactory
SF6 gas pressure satisfactory
Functional/Interlock Checks
Open and close circuit-breaker
Earth switches cannot be operated when service selected
Circuit-breaker cannot be operated when earth selected
Open and close earth switches
Test access cannot be opened when circuit-breaker in On and Off position
Test access can be opened when earth switch closed
Circuit-breaker cannot be operated when test access open
()
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Switchgear Continuity Test
Circuitbreaker
Terminals Under Test
Circuitbreaker
Terminals Under Test
Closed
L1 - L1

Earthed
L1 - E

L2 - L2

L2 - E

L3 - L3

L3 - E

Continuity
Continuity
HV Insulation Tests using Test Voltage from using Test Voltage from ECS 11-0006
Circuit-breaker
Terminals
Under Test
Earthed
Closed
L1
L2, L3
Closed
L2
L1, L3
Closed
L3
L1, L2
Open
L1, L2, L3
L1, L2, L3
Voltage
(kV)
Duration
(min)
IR (M)
Protection CTs Insulation Resistance using 1kV Test Voltage
Disconnect CT wiring from relay
C11, C31, C51, C71
()
Remove CT wiring earth link
C70 - C90
()
Measure the insulation resistance
C70 - Earth
M
Replace CT wiring earth link
C70 - C90
()
Measure L1 CT continuity
C11 - C70

Measure L3 CT continuity
C31 - C70

Measure L3 CT continuity
C51 - C70

Protection CTs Loop Continuity
(from CT wiring terminal block)
Dual Ratio Protection CTs
For switchgear with dual ratio protection CTs select the appropriate ratio (see appendix
A.4) to give the required protection settings and record CT ratio on the front of the form
()
CT Ratio
Terminal Block Connections
400/1
C112 - 2
C132 - 6
C152 - 10
()
800/1
C112 - 3
C132 - 7
C152 - 11
()
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Relay CT Connections
Reconnect the CT wiring to the relay - use the x2 range unless the required setting current is greater
than that available within the range (Appendix A.5) and record the range on the front of the form
Range
Relay Connections
200/1 CTs
400/1 CTs
800/1 CTs
x2
C11 - 8
C31 - 6
C51 - 4
C71 - 2&9
20-100A
40-200A
80-400A
()
x4
C11 - 7
C31 - 5
C51 - 3
C71 - 1&9
40-200A
80-400A
160A-800A
()
Ensure the reversible scale label matches the CT ratio and selected range
()

Measure the earth resistance between the relay case and the switchgear earth
Test Protection Settings
Apply the following temporary settings to the relay (refer to Appendix A for guidance)
Overcurrent Settings
()
Earth Fault Settings
Is
72A or 80A*
Ios
60A or 64A*
I> curve
SI
Io> curve
SI
DT only
3
DT only
3
t>
0.6 x10
to>
0.6 x10
I>>
off
Io>>
off
t>>
0.03
to>>
0.03
* Available setting will depend on the CT ratio and the range being used. Note: It is not possible to
carryout the pickup test below for 800/1 CTs on the x4 range.
Relay Operation - Primary Injection Test
Increase current until the LED starts to flash and record the current value. Reset the relay and, if
necessary, close the circuit breaker before each test
Overcurrent Pickup Test
CB
Conductors
Under Test
Short
Conductors
Is Setting
Calculated Pickup
Current (Is + 20%)
Actual Pickup
Current
Closed
L1 - L2
L1, L2, L3
72/80A
87/96A
A
Closed
L2 - L3
L1, L2, L3
72/80A
87/96A
A
Earth Fault Pickup Test
CB
Conductors Under Test
Ios Setting
Calculated Pickup
Current (Ios + 20%)
Closed
L1 - L1
60/64A
72/77A
A
Closed
L2 - L2
60/64A
72/77A
A
Closed
L3 - L3
60/64A
72/77A
A
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Actual Pickup
Current
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In-service Protection Settings
Apply the in-service protection settings as specified by the planner/designer to the relay
and record them below – refer to Appendix A for guidance
Overcurrent Settings
Earth Fault Settings
Is
Ios
I> curve
Io> curve
DT only
DT only
t>
x10 / x1
to>
Select from
table on relay
x10 / x1
Select from table
on relay
I>> (Highset Current ÷Is)
Io>> (Highset Current ÷Is)
t>>
to>>
Table A - Calculate Injection Currents
()
Overcurrent Setting
Earth Fault Setting
CT Ratio
Primary Setting Current
(Is)
(Ios)
Secondary Setting Current
(Primary Setting Current ÷ CT Ratio)
2 x Secondary Setting Current
5 x Secondary Setting Current
I>> or Io>> x Secondary Setting Current (highset)*
DT x Secondary Setting Current (SEF)*
Table B - Calculate Operating Times
Overcurrent Setting
Earth Fault Setting
Curve
(I>)
(Io>)
Time Setting on relay
(t>)
(to>)
(t>>)
(to>>)
(if x10 is selected multiply t> or to> setting by 10)
Tripping time at 2 x secondary current
Curve SI
(t> or to> x 3.38) +0.09s
s
s
Curve VI
(t> or to> x 9) + 0.09s
s
s
Curve EI
(t> or to> x 33) + 0.09s
s
s
Tripping time at 5 x secondary current
Curve SI
(t> or to> x 1.44) + 0.09s
s
s
Curve VI
(t> or to> x 2.25) + 0.09s
s
s
Curve EI
(t> or to> x 4.1) + 0.09s
s
s
s
s
Tripping time at I>> or Io>> or DT x Secondary Setting Current
Highset/Instantaneous
t>> or to>> + 0.09s
SEF*
to> + 0.09s
s
* Only calculate highset, instantaneous or SEF settings if used.
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Relay Operation - Secondary Injection Test
Connect timer circuit to auxiliary contacts 64 and 65 (contact closed when CB open)
()
Overcurrent Test
Setting
Calculated
Injection Current
(from table A)
Calculated
Operating Time
(from table B)
Actual Operating Times
C11 - C31
C31 - C51
C51 - C11
2x
A
s
s
s
s
5x
A
s
s
s
s
Instantaneous
A
s
s
s
s
Earth Fault Test
Setting
Calculated
Injection Current
(from table A)
Calculated
Operating Time
(from table B)
Actual Operating Times
C11 - C70
C31 - C70
C51 - C70
2x
A
s
s
s
s
5x
A
s
s
s
s
Instantaneous
A
s
s
s
s
SEF*
A
s
s
s
s
* The trip current may have to be increased to operate the circuit breaker if the current is below the
minimum operating current.
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Final Checks
()
Check correct CT and interposing CT ratios selected
Check correct ratio labels have been fitted
Check correct protection settings applied
Check relay reset
Reconnect umbilical cable to RTU (if fitted)
Asset data form completed
Test Equipment
Make/Type
Serial Number
Calibration Date
Certification
()
All tests have been completed satisfactorily
Comments
Commissioning
Engineer
Signature
Date
The completed test form shall be left on-site in a plastic wallet and in secure location.
A copy of the completed test shall be sent to the relevant ART mailbox.
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Appendix A – Vip 300
A.1
Introduction
The Vip 300 is a self-powered three phase overcurrent and earth fault protection relay.
Protection settings are displayed on the relay front panel (see section A.2) along with
manual reset and trip flags.
The CTs are connected to one of two sets of inputs to the relay, to give two different setting
current ranges. It is important to ensure that the correct scale label (see section A.3) is in
place (either x4 or x2) depending on the inputs and the CT ratio used.
Settings are applied by adjusting the dial selectors to the correct location using a
screwdriver. Care should be taken when applying the time settings as the Vip 300 does not
use the time multiplier as the time input for IDMT curves (t> or to>). Instead the table on the
top right of the front panel should be used to convert the required time multiplier to the Vip
300 setting depending on the IDMT characteristic being applied. For definite time settings
(DT, I>>, Io>>) the dials give the relay operating time.
For example, to apply the following typical settings to a Vip 300 relay with 400/1 CTs:


OC 200A VI 0.1TM
SEF 32A DT 3s
Looking at the range cards for 400/1 CTs it can be seen that the x2 range provides the
option for a phase overcurrent setting (Is) of 200A and an earth fault setting current (Ios) of
32A, the x2 range inputs should be used.
Applying the overcurrent setting:
1. Is should be set to 200.
2. I> curve selection should be set to VI.
3. t> should be set to 0.3 with a multiplier of x1 (from the table provided this corresponds to
a time multiplier of 0.1).
4. As no high set overcurrent is required, I>> should be set to OFF.
5. As no high set overcurrent is required, t>> should be set to 0.03.
Applying the earth fault setting:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Ios should be set to 32.
Ios> curve selection should be set to DT.
DT should be set to 1.
t> should be set to 0.3 with a multiplier of x10
As no high set earth fault is required, Io>> should be set to OFF.
As no high set earth fault is required, to>> should be set to 0.03.
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A.2
Front Panel
I>
phase
overcurrent
sensors:
800/1 4509169A0
VIP 300LH range: x2
I>
SI
VI
EI
RI
off
DT
192 224
168
256
144
288
120
320
96
80 400 360
(A)
Is
VIP 300
I>>
0.15 0.2
0.3
0.1
0.07
0.4
0.05
0.6
(s)
9
6
12
4
3
15
20
off
( x Is)
( x Is)
curve selection
trip
DT only
1.8 2.1
1.5
2.4
1.2
2.7
1
3
Warning
x 10
x1
not time
multiplier
0.1
0.05
0.03
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.9
1.5
(s)
t>
see table
t >>
reset
minimum operating
phase current: 80A
Io>
SI
VI
EI
RI
off
DT
trip
curve selection
Io>
earth fault
A.3
48
32
16
64 96 128
160
200
240
280
8
320
(A)
Ios
0.15 0.2
0.3
0.1
0.07
0.4
0.05
0.6
(s)
to >
DT only
1.8 2.1
1.5
2.4
1.2
2.7
1
3
Io>>
6
Warning
x1
12
15
20
off
( x Ios)
( x Ios)
x 10
9
4
3
VIP300
EI,VI,SI Equivalent Time
Settings
Multiplier
VI
EI
t>, to> DT SI
0.05 x1 0.02 0.03 0.06
0.07 x1 0.02 0.05 0.09
0.1
x1 0.03 0.07 0.12
0.15 x1 0.05 0.1 0.19
RI x1 0.07 0.13 0.25
0.2
0.3
x1
0.1 0.2 0.37
0.4
x1 0.13 0.27 0.5
0.05 x10 0.17 0.33 0.62
0.6
x1
0.2 0.4 0.74
0.07 x10 0.24 0.47 0.87
0.1 x10 0.34 0.67 1.24
0.15 x10 0.5
1
1.86
0.2 x10 0.67 1.33 2.48
0.3 x10 1.01
2
3.71
0.4 x10 1.35 2.67 4.95
0.6 x10 2.02
4
7.43
0.4
0.2
not time
multiplier
0.1
0.05
0.03
see table
to >>
0.6
0.9
1.5
(s)
VAP6 test plug
Scale Labels
Reversible scale label for
Ringmaster fitted with
200/1CTs
Reversible scale label for
Ringmaster fitted with
400/1CTs
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Reversible scale label for
Ringmaster fitted with
800/1CTs
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A.4
Dual Ratio CT Connections
400/1
Ratio
800/1
Ratio
Note: The orientation of the connections may vary depending on the vintage of the
switchgear.
A.5
Relay CT Connections
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Appendix B – Schematic Diagram
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