7SG15 MicroTAPP Description of Operation
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Recordings of all operational data, voltage level, transformer load, summed load etc. are available for up to 24
hours from the relay.
7.2.3 Event Records
The event recorder feature of the relay allows the time tagging of any change of state of the relay. Each event is
logged with the full date and time and actual event condition every 50ms. The following events are logged:-
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Change of setting (though not the actual setting changes). Also indication of which group of settings is active.
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Change of state of Output Relays
•
Change
of
state
of Status Inputs
•
Operation of controls (Auto/Manual etc.)
•
Issue of tap change operations
•
Relay
Reset
The event storage buffer holds 200 records. When the event buffer is full, then any new record over-writes the
oldest.
Event records are stored in RAM with a capacitor providing back-up during breaks in auxiliary supply.
7.3 Communications
Two fibre optic communication ports are provided. Communication is compatible with the IEC60870-5-x FT 1.2
transmission and application standards.
A user friendly software package available on the Siemens Protection Devices Ltd website, Reydisp Evolution, is
freely available to allow transfer of the following:
•
Relay
settings
•
Graphical
records
•
Event
records
•
Instruments and meters
•
Control
Functions
Communications operation is described in detail in the Siemens Protection Devices Ltd technical report
"Communications Interface Manual".
7.4 Self
Monitoring
The MicroTAPP incorporates a number of self-monitoring features that initiate a reset sequence which can be
used to generate an alarm output. In addition, the Relay Healthy LED gives visual indication.
A watchdog feature monitors the microprocessor. The relay program memory is continuously checked for data
corruption. The power supply is continuously supervised. Any failure is detected with sufficient time warning so
that the microprocessor can be shut down in a safe and controlled manner.
7.5 Password
Feature
The programmable password feature enables the user to enter a 4 character alpha-numeric code. As soon as the
user attempts to change a setting the password is requested before any setting alterations are allowed. Once the
password has been validated, the user is said to be "logged on" and any further changes can be made without re-
entering the password. If no more changes are made within 1 hour then the user will automatically be "logged
out", re-enabling the password feature.