Electrical Power Systems

Protection Relay Test Set

PSL50
For comprehensive investigations into the theory and practice of electrical power system protection.

K ey F e at u res Learning Outcomes

• Includes a complete set of modern digital • Overcurrent protection
protection relays, specially adapted for
• Relay discrimination using current and time settings
educational use
• Directional protection
• Transmission line for distance protection and
parallel feeder tests • Differential protection
• Transformer with configurable secondary • Earth fault protection
tappings for tests with different phase
• Distance protection
displacements
• Current Transformer (CT) polarity
• Tests two relays at the same time
• Includes all controls, supplies, load resistors, Key Specifications
transformers and instrumentation needed for • Five relays
the tests
• Five-section transmission line
• Additional desk space for the relays
• Delta and Star Loads
• Test transformer with configurable secondary tappings

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Protection Relay Test Set
PSL50

Description TecQuipment supply each relay in rugged, portable

enclosures. The relays rest on the desktop either end
A test set that gives students theoretical and practical
of the test set. The user programs the relays either
experience with a variety of industrial relays. The
directly or using software. The test set includes relay
equipment uses industrial protection equipment and
support software which enables users to program the
techniques, and a range of industrial relays, adapted for
relay modules using a suitable computer (computer not
educational use.
included).
The test set allows students to compare individual relay
Students connect the relays to the test circuits on the
characteristics. It also allows connection of two relays for
front of the test set. A multi-core cable connects from
experiments such as relay discrimination.
the back of the test set to the back of each relay to give
The test set includes meters, current and voltage it a supply current for correct operation. The test set has
transformers (CTs and VTs), power supplies, a configurable clear schematic diagrams to help students carry out and
transformer and load resistors. It also has a useful desk understand the experiments.
space for students to work on.
The configurable transformer has a star connected
Standard Features
primary, but the secondary has multiple tappings. So, the • Supplied with comprehensive user guide
user may connect it as delta or star with different voltage • Five-year warranty
ratios.
• Manufactured in accordance with the latest European
Controls on the lower panel of the test set allow the Union directives
user to adjust the test voltage supply, current and load
resistances. • ISO9001 certified manufacturer
A transmission line on the upper panel of the test set
allows students to set up distance protection and parallel
feeder tests.

Tran s mis s ion l in e C o n f i gu r a bl e t r a n s f o r me r

Load resistors
Main relay test circuits

Extra space for relays

Voltag e an d curre n t LOAD CONTROLS

controls

r el ays

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Protection Relay Test Set
PSL50

OPEN CLOSED

OPEN CLOSED 220/110V Yy0

0 1
0-220V

TP7
TP8 TP9

CB1 TEST SET 0 1

CB2

Relay Test Circuit (schematic)

1890 mm

2660 mm

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Protection Relay Test Set
PSL50

Typical Work Assignments

CT polarity in differential protection circuits
This test shows the importance of getting the polarity right when connecting current transformers (CTs) in differential
protection circuits.

2.5/1 5/1
P1 P2 P1 P2

S1 S2 S1 S2

5A
2.5A 5A

Three zone distance protection scheme

This test demonstrates setting up a three zone distance protection scheme, using the transmission line.

Source TP2
Impedance 220 V/110 V
L1 VT L2 L3 L4 L5

0.1 pu 10/1 CT 0.1 pu 0.1 pu 0.1 pu 0.1 pu

X
CB4
Relay
P441
TP3 TP4 TP5 TP6

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Protection Relay Test Set
PSL50

Detailed S pecifications Essential Services

Nett dimens io ns and w e i gh t (P S L 5 0): Three-phase 5 kVA, 50 Hz or 60 Hz (specify on order)
2660 mm long x 1890 mm high x 1020 mm front to back 50 Hz needs 380 - 440 VAC
and 731 kg
60 Hz needs 200 - 240 VAC
Ap proximat e pac ked di m e n s i on s a n d w e i gh t (P S L 5 0):
5 m3 and 930 kg O per ating C o nd itio ns
Nett and pac ked d ime n s i on s of R e l ays : O perat ing enviro nment:
Refer to separate datasheets. Laboratory

R eco mmend ed f l o o r a r e a : Storage temperature range:

>1000 mm at the back of the test set and >2000 mm –25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)
around the front and sides O perat ing t emperat u re ra nge:
Controls and instrumentation: +5°C to +40°C
• 0 to 220 V variable voltage supply O perat ing relat ive hu midit y ra nge:
• 0 to 10 A variable current supply 80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at
• Two fault limiting resistors 40°C

• Timed fault application circuit breaker Sound Levels

• Configurable tapped transformer with delta or star Less than 70 dB(A)
secondary
• Variable three-phase load delta connected
• Variable three-phase load star connected
• Four sets of three-phase current transformers
• Two sets of three-phase voltage transformers
• Mains isolator
Test circuits:
• Relay test circuit
• Configurable transformer test circuit
• Transmission line model (5 x 50 km)
Protection relays included:
• Overcurrent and Earth Fault Relay (PSA10)
• Differential Protection Relay (PSA15)
• Directional/Non-Directional Overcurrent Relay (PSA20)
• Feeder Management Relay (PSA25)
• Distance Protection Relay (PSA30)
Refer to separate datasheets for details.

TecQuipment Ltd, Bonsall Street, long eaton, Nottingham NG10 2AN, UK

tecqu ipment. c o m +4 4 115 972 2611 [email protected]

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