Technical data

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Protection Relay
Technical Reference Manual, General
5.1.11. Self-supervision
In order to avoid false operations due to relay faults and to maximize the overall
availability of the protection, a set of autodiagnostic circuit arrangements have been
implemented in the relay modules.
The different memory circuits, that is, the RAM and the non-volatile memories, are
continuously tested with different methods.
The microcontroller and the program execution are supervised by a watchdog once
every 100 ms.
The selector, the A/D converter and other measuring input electronics are tested by
checking a very accurate reference voltage once a minute. This is to ensure that a
measured signal is real and not caused by a fault or disturbance in some input circuit,
all to avoid false output signals.
Setting values are tested with the help of a checksum.
Furthermore, critical setting values are always checked to ensure that the values used
are within the maximum and minimum limits.
The internal supply voltages from the power supply module are tested once a minute
by measuring the voltages, +24 V, +15 V and -15 V.
The trip output paths, the output amplifiers and the output relay coils are checked
once a minute by injecting a 50
µs voltage pulse into the circuit and checking that
current flows through the output relay coils. Both short-circuits and open coils are
detected, since the rise time of the voltage pulse is measured.
When the self-supervision detects a fault, different measures are taken depending on
the severity of the fault. If the fault is fatal, the microcontroller tries to get the system
to work by restarting ten times. If this attempt is not successful, a signal about the
internal relay fault (IRF) is linked to the output relay. Provided that the unit is
operating normally, the information about the fault is sent as an event
“IRF activated” (E31) over the serial communication and the green READY LED
on the front panel starts blinking. An indication about the character of the fault is
also shown as a textual message on the display.
Table 5.1.11-1 Self-supervision functions
Supervised object Supervision method Execution frequency
RAM memories Write and read of all memory
locations
40 B / 200 ms
Nonvolatile memories Checksum When data is fetched
Microcontroller and program
execution
Internal watchdog 100 ms
A/D converter, multiplexer and
amplifiers
Reference voltage 1 min
Setting values Checksum, correct values 1 min
HMI (display) Visual inspection On connection of supply
voltage
Power supply module Measurement of supply
voltages
1 min
Output amplifiers and relay
coils
Feedback from the relay coils 1 min