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Date Code 20000421
Specifications
2-23
SEL-251, -2, -3 Instruction Manual
The serial data format is:
Eight data bits
Two stop bits (-E2 model) or one stop bit (-E1 model)
No parity
The serial communications protocol and port pin definitions appear in
Section 3: Communica-
tions
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ELF
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ESTS
The relay runs a variety of self-tests. Some tests have warning and failure states, others only
have failure states. The relay generates a status report after any change in self-test status.
The relay closes the ALARM contacts after any self-test fails. When it detects certain failures,
the relay disables the breaker control functions and places its output driver port in an input mode.
No outputs may be asserted when the instrument is in this configuration. The relay runs all self-
tests on power up and before enabling new settings. During normal operation, it performs self-
tests at least every few minutes.
Offset
The relay measures the offset voltage of each analog input channel and compares the value
against fixed limits. It issues a warning when offset is greater than 50 millivolts in any channel
and declares a failure when offset exceeds 75 millivolts. The offset levels of all channels appear
in the STATUS command format.
Power Supply
Power supply voltages are limit-checked. The table below summarizes voltage limits.
Table 2.4: Power Supply Self-Test Limits
Supply
Warning Thresholds
Failure Thresholds
+5 V
+5.3 V
+4.7 V
+5.4 V
+4.6 V
+15 V
+15.8 V
+14.2 V
+16.2 V
+13.8 V
–15 V
-15.8 V
-14.2 V
-16.2 V
-13.8 V
The relay transmits a STATUS message for any self-test failure or warning. A +5 volt supply
failure deenergizes all output relays and blocks their operation. A
±
15 volt supply failure dis-
ables protective relay functions while control functions remain intact. The ALARM relay
remains closed after a power supply failure.
Random-Access Memory
The relay checks random-access memory (RAM) to ensure that each byte can be written to and
read from. There is no warning state for this test. If the relay detects a problem, it transmits a