Manual WIP1 GB
Woodward
DOK-TD-WIP1 Rev.F
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8. Maintenance
Maintenance testing is generally done on site at regular intervals. These intervals vary among users depend-
ing 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 re-lay, etc.
For electromechanical or static relays, maintenance testing will be performed at least once a year according
to the experiences. For digital relays like WIP1, this interval can be substantially longer. This is because:
the WIP1 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 WIP1 relays enable supervision the relay functions
during
service.
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 characteris-
tics as well as the operating times should be tested.
8.1 Changing the Battery
The relay is buffered by a battery for feeding the LC display as well as for memorizing fault values and reset
of the trip relay. Failure of the battery has no effect on the protective functions of the relay. The battery has a
service life of several years.
The battery is housed underneath the front cover of the relay at the lower right corner and is fastened by
plug terminals.
The following instructions are mandatory for the safe replacement of the battery.
Before changing the battery on a WIP it is imperative that the complete device is dead
and the following 5 safety regulations are always met:
Hazardous Voltage
Battery contacts behind front cover may cause electric shock.
Disconnect from all power (supply) sources
Secure against reconnection
Verify if the equipment is dead
Connect to ground and short-circuit all phases
Cover or safeguard all live adjacent parts