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3.1.2
Inspection
Remove the polycarbonate front cover by undoing the two knurled plastic nuts with a
small screwdriver. The module can now be withdrawn by the handles provided.
Carefully examine the module and case to see that no damage has occurred during
transit. Check that the relay serial number on the module, case and cover are
identical and that the model number and rating information are correct.
3.1.3
Wiring
Check that the external wiring is correct to the relevant relay diagram and scheme
diagram. The relay diagram number appears inside the case. Note the shorting
switches shown on the relay diagram are fitted internally across the relevant case
terminals and close when the module is withdrawn. It is essential that such switches
are fitted across all CT circuits.
If a test block type MMLG is provided, the connections should be checked to the
scheme diagram, particularly that the supply connections are to the ‘live’ side of the
test block (coloured orange) and with terminals allocated with odd numbers (1, 3, 5,
7 etc). The auxiliary supply voltage to the scheme should be routed via test block
terminals 13 and 15.
3.1.4
Earthing
Ensure that the case earthing connection above the rear terminal block, is used to
connect the relay to a local earth bar.
3.1.5
Insulation
The relay and its associated wiring, may be insulation tested between:
– all electrically isolated circuits
– all circuits and earth
An electronic or brushless insulation tester should be used, having a dc voltage not
exceeding 1000V. Accessible terminals of the same circuit should first be strapped
together. Deliberate circuit earthing links, removed for the tests, subsequently must be
replaced.
3.1.6
WARNING
DO NOT OPEN THE SECONDARY CIRCUIT OF A CURRENT
TRANSFORMER SINCE THE HIGH VOLTAGE PRODUCED
MAY BE LETHAL AND COULD DAMAGE INSULATION.
When the type MMLG test block facilities are installed, it is important that the sockets
in the type MMLB01 test plug, which correspond to the CT secondary windings, are
LINKED BEFORE THE TEST PLUG IS INSERTED INTO THE TEST BLOCK. Similarly, a
MMLB02 single finger test plug must be terminated with an ammeter BEFORE IT IS
INSERTED to monitor CT secondary currents.
3.2
Commissioning tests
3.2.1
Test equipment
For relays with a rated current
I
n = 1A, the variable auto-transformer and resistor
listed below can be used as an alternative to the overcurrent test set.
Overcurrent test set (with timing facilities or separate timer).
DC power supply (to suit relay auxiliary voltage Vx).