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Earth Fault Test
Put a short circuit over one of the phases according to the drawing above using a
short
test cord. The
current in the short circuit will simulate the measured earth current, and needs to be applied longer than
the set
Operation Delay
. Earth fault detection is indicated by the EF LED and closing of the output relay, if
applicable. If connected to a PC, check the transient fault record using Protrol-Tool.
A typical recording from an earth fault test is shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12.
Typical transient fault recording after an earth fault test.
Verify that the EF Start and Trip signals are transferred to the dispatch center.
7.3 EF Trig Level Check
After connection to the current transformers, verify that the EF LED does not flicker vaguely. This indicates
that the
EF Trig Level
may be set too low.
7.4 Test of IPS after Commissioning
Testing of earth fault detection is possible by simply short circuiting one of the three phases directly on the
input terminal. Disconnect the output relay to avoid any unwanted actions. There must be a primary
current (at least a few Amperes) in all three phases.
7.5 Offset Elimination (zero offset calibration)
A zero-offset calibration is made during manufacturing.
If needed a calibration can also be manually made.
Follow the steps below to initiate a calibration:
1.
Short circuit and disconnect the current terminals.
2.
Press and hold the
Ack
button while power cycling the device.
3.
Release the
Ack
button when the
ST
LED turns on.
4.
The
I
0
>
LED should now start flashing to indicate the calibration phase.