
Manual MRI3-ITER GB
Woodward
DOK-TD-MRI3 ITERE Rev.A
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6.6 Maintenance
Maintenance testing is generally done on site at regular intervals. These intervals vary among us-
ers depending on many factors: e.g. the type of protective relays employed; the importance of the
primary equipment being protected; the user's past experience with the relay, etc.
For electromechanical or static relays, maintenance testing will be performed at least once a year
according to the experiences. For digital re-lays like MRI3-ITER, this interval can be substantially
longer. This is because:
The MRI3-ITER relays are equipped with very wide self-supervision functions, so that
many faults in the relay can be detected and signalized during service. Important: The self-
supervision output relay must be connected to a central alarm panel!
The combined measuring functions of MRI3-ITER relays enable supervision the relay
functions during service.
The combined TRIP test function of the MRI3-ITER relay allows to test the relay output
circuits.
A testing interval of two years for maintenance will, therefore, be recommended.
During a maintenance test, the relay functions including the operating values and relay tripping
characteristics as well as the operating times should be tested.