Date Code 20050919
Instruction Manual
SEL-387-0, -5, -6 Relay
Preface
Manual Overview
The SEL-387 Relay Instruction Manual describes common aspects of the
application and use of this relay. It includes the necessary information to
install, set, test, and operate the relay and more detailed information about
settings and commands.
If you are unfamiliar with this relay, we suggest that you read the following
sections in the outlined order.
Section 1: Introduction and Specifications
Provides an introduction, relay
functional overview, and specifications.
Section 3: Differential, Restricted Earth Fault, Thermal, and Overcurrent
Elements
.
Describes the protection elements and their associated settings.
Explains inputs, the Relay Word, outputs, and
logic. Use this section to understand the settings necessary for
implementing your logic.
.
Describes methods for setting the device,
settings not explained in
or
, and default settings.
Provides
Settings Sheets
with examples.
Section 7: Serial Port Communications and Commands
.
Explains the
serial port commands necessary for setting the relay for such functions
as control, obtaining target information, and obtaining metering
information.
Section 8: Front-Panel Interface
Describes use of the front panel to
perform the actions of serial port commands.
Section 5: Metering and Monitoring
.
Explains how to retrieve such
operations data as metering results, dc battery status, breaker wear,
through-fault event data, and relay status.
Section 9: Event Reports and SER
Reviews event report and sequential
events report generation, event report formats, sequential event
reports, and report interpretation.
.
Provides information necessary for configuring,
installing, and wiring your relay.
Section 10: Testing and Troubleshooting
Includes test procedures and a
troubleshooting guide. Can serve as a tutorial and as a check of your
understanding of relay operation.
The appendices in this instruction manual provide helpful reference material.
Appendix A: Firmware and Manual Versions
Lists the present and
previous versions of relay firmware and explains differences. Provides
a record of changes to the manual since the initial release.
Appendix B: SEL-300 Series Relays Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Describes the procedure to update the firmware stored in flash
memory.
Appendix C: SEL Distributed Port Switch Protocol (LMD)
Describes the use
of this protocol.
Summary of Contents for SEL-387-0
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