VIP300 Tech Manual

Protectionand control

VIP300

Technical manual

technical manual VIP3002

contents1. presentation of the VIP300...............................................................32. use and settings ...............................................................................43. choice of sensors and operating ranges ..........................................94. connection scheme ..........................................................................105. assembly ..........................................................................................116. IDMT tripping curves ........................................................................137. technical characteristics ...................................................................178. testing of the VIP300 and use of the VAP6 ......................................20

technical manual VIP300 3

1. presentation of the VIP300

VIP300

Mitop

- simplified wiring scheme -

10Is

t>

I>>

t>>

- phase or earth fault curves -

1,2Is I

t

self-powered protective relayn The VIP300 relay is designed foruse in distribution networks. It may beused as MV/LV transformerprotection, protection at the incomingpoint of industrial installations, andalso as branch feeder protection.n The VIP300 provides protectionagainst phase-to-phase faults andearth faults. The choice of trippingcurves and the multiple settings allowit to be used in a wide variety ofdiscrimination plans.The VIP300 is a self-powered relay,energized by the current sensors; itdoes not require any auxiliary source.It actuates a Mitop release.

phase protectionThe phase protection has twoseparately adjustable settings:n the low setting may be chosen withdefinite time or IDMT. The IDMTcurves are in compliance with the IEC255-3 standard. They are of thestandard inverse, very inverse andextremely inverse types.The low setting may also be usedwith the RI curve.n the high setting is of the definitetime type.

earth protectionThe earth fault protection operates byresidual current measurement: it usesthe sum of the sensor secondarycurrents.Like phase protection, earthprotection has two separatelyadjustable settings.

LL and LH modelsThere are two models of the VIP300:VIP300LL and VIP300LH, They differwith respect to :n operating range.Refer to the chapter entitled "choiceof sensors and operating ranges".n the VIP300LH has a table forsetting "equivalent time multiplier"conversion on the front.

sensorsIn order for the specifiedperformances to be obtained, theVIP300 relay must be used with thefollowing current transformers:n CRa and CRb sensors:(for RM6s 1998 and later).n CSa and CSb sensors of the SFsetcircuit breaker. The CSa and CSbsensors have the same number ofsecondary turns as the CRa and CRbsensors respectively.n 200/1 and 800/1 sensors of theRingmaster:

descriptionn The VIP300 relay is mounted in apolycarbonate injected casing whichprotects it against dripping water anddusty environments.The front is protected by atransparent cover fitted with a sealingjoint. The cover may be lead-sealedto prohibit access to the settings.n Rotating selector switches areused for setting. The phase settingcurrent and earth fault setting currentare set in amperes. This means thatthe scale on the front must beadapted to suit the sensor used. Thisis done by positioning a "setting scalelabel" on the relay at the time ofassembly.n Connections are made on the backusing fast-on clips.

indicationTwo indicators indicate the origin oftripping (phase or earth). They stay inposition after a break in the relaypower supply.Two LEDs (phase and earth) indicatethat the low setting has been overrunand that the time delay is running.


2. use and settings

front view

I>>

(sec)0.03

0.050.1

0.2 0,40,60,9

1.5

(x Ios)

t>>t> (sec)

0.1

0.05 0.6

0.15 0.20.3

0.40.07x 1

x 10

I>overcurrentphase

curve selection

curve selection

Is

I>

Ios

Io>

to>(sec)

to>>

VIP300LL range: x 1

sensors:

earth fault

Io>

reset

trip

trip

minimum operatingphase current : 10A

(A)

1012

15

1821 24 28

32

36

404550

303540

16

124

8 122025

6

(A)

DT only

(x Is)

31

1.2

1.82.42.7

2.11.5

DT only

(x Ios)

DT

SIVI EI

RI off

(x Is)

34

69 12

1520

off

x 1

x 10

VIP 300

1.2Is 10Is

t>

I>>

t>>

EI, VI, SI

I>

RI

DT

Is

Io>>

DT

SIVI EI

RI off

31

1.2

1.82.4

2.7

2.11.5

3

4

69 12

15

20

off

0.03

0.05

0.10.2 0,4

0,6

0,9

1.5(sec)

0.07

0.05

0.10.15 0.2

0.3

0.4

0.6

VAP6 test plug

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ba

c

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

e

d

CRa 51007003F0

- front panel -

f

phase protection earth protection other functions1. phase setting zone2. setting overrun indicator3. phase trip indicator4. phase setting current Is5. choice of low setting curve type6. low setting I>7. low setting time delay t>8. multiplying factor (low setting)9. high setting I>>10. high setting time delay t>>

11. earth setting zone12. setting overrun indicator13. earth trip indicator14. earth setting current Ios15. choice of low setting curve type16. low setting Io>17. low setting time delay to>18. multiplying factor (low setting)19. high setting Io>>20. high setting time delay to>>

a. setting scale labelb. sensor and range informationc. indicator resetd. minimum operating currente. VAP6 test plugf. VIP300LL: tripping curves VIP300LH: table for « equivalenttime multiplier » conversion.


2. use and settings (cont’d)

tripping curves

1,2 Is 10 Is

t>>

t>

I>>

SI, VI, EI, RIlow setting

4

10

9

5

87

Is

fig 1: phase setting : IDMT low threshold

1,2 Is I>

t>>

t>

I>>

fig 2: phase setting: definite time low threshold

DTlow setting 5

6

9

10

4

87

Is

settings

phase protection settingThe numbers indicated on the curvesopposite are those of the phaseprotection setting switches (refer tothe diagram of the front view).

Set:n setting current Is (4)n type of low setting I> curve (5) IDMT: RI, SI, VI, EI definite time: DTn low setting I> (6)This setting is only active if the lowsetting curve chosen is of the definitetime DT type (fig 2). For the otherchoices, SI, VI, EI, RI (fig 1), theselector switch is disabled.n low setting time delay t> (7) and (8)n high setting I>> (9)n high setting time delay t>> (10)

earth protection settingThe principle is the same as forphase protection.

Set:n setting current Ios (14)n type of low setting Io> curve (15) IDMT: RI, SI, VI, EI definite time: DTn low setting Io> (16)This setting is only active if the lowsetting curve chosen is of the definitetime DT type. For the other choices,SI, VI, EI, RI, the selector switch isdisabled.n low setting time delay to> (17) and(18)n high setting Io>> (19)n high setting time delay to>> (20)

operationThe high and low settings operateseparately. The tripping order resultsfrom the "logical OR" between thetwo settings.



phase protection

1. phase protection settingzoneAll the information concerning phaseprotection is grouped together in thedark zone of the upper half of thefront face.

2. setting overrun indicatorWhen the red indicator blinks, itmeans that the phase protection lowsetting time delay is running. Whenthis is the case, if the current doesnot decrease, the relay will trip.n for IDMT curves (SI, VI, EI), theLED lights up when the current isgreater than 1.2 times the settingcurrent Is.n for the IDMT curve (RI), it lights upwhen the current is greater than theIs setting.n for the definite time curve DT, itlights up when the low setting isoverrun.F also refer to "indicator resetbutton".

3. trip indicatorIt is normally black and turns yellowto indicate that the phase protectionhas given a tripping order. It stays inthe same status, even when the relayis no longer energized.

4. choice of setting current IsThe setting current setting rangedepends on the sensor and rangeused: the selector switch scaleshould be adapted to suit the sensorand range using the setting scalelabel.F also refer to "choice of sensorsand operating ranges" chapter.

5. choice of type of low settingcurveDT: definite timeSI: inverse timeVI: very inverse timeEI: extremely inverse timeRI: specific curveoff: low setting is disabled.

6. choice of low setting I>The setting is a multiple of the settingcurrent. It is only active for definitetime settings (selector switch 5 set toDT).If the tripping curve is selected withIDMT (selector switch 5 set to RI, SI,VI, EI), the selector switch has noeffect.

7. setting of low setting timedelay t>.n If the tripping curve is of thedefinite time (DT) type, the selectorswitch sets the low setting time delay.n If the curve is of the IDMT type (RI,SI, VI, EI), the value displayed is thetripping time for a phase currentequal to 10 times the setting current.

8. low setting time delaymultiplying factor.In the x10 position, the time delaydisplayed on selector switch 7 ismultiplied by 10.

9. setting of high setting I>>.The high setting is chosen as amultiple of the setting current.In the "off" position, the high setting isdisabled.

10. setting of high setting timedelay t>>.The time delay is set directly inseconds.



earth protectionThe setting principle is the same asfor phase protection.

11. earth protection settingzoneThe earth protection settings aregrouped together in the dark zone ofthe lower half of the front face.

12. setting overrun indicatorWhen this indicator blinks, it meansthat the earth protection low settingtime delay is running. When this isthe case, if the current does notdecrease, the relay will trip.n for IDMT curves (SI, VI, EI), theLED lights up when the current isgreater than 1.2 times the settingcurrent Ios.n for the IDMT curve (RI), it lights upwhen the current is greater than theIos setting.n for the definite time curve DT, itlights up when the low setting isoverrun.F for the cases above, the LED onlylights up when a phase current isgreater than the minimum operatingcurrent.F also refer to "indicator resetbutton".

13. trip indicatorIt is normally black and turns yellowto indicate that the phase protectionhas given a tripping order. It stays inthe same status, even when the relayis no longer energized.

14. choice of setting current IosThis is the maximum residual currentthat can flow in the network withoutthe protection being triggered.The Ios current setting rangedepends on the sensor and rangeused: the selector switch scaleshould be adapted to suit the sensorand range using the setting scalelabel.F also refer to "choice of sensorsand operating ranges" chapter.

15. choice of type of low settingcurveDT: definite timeSI: inverse timeVI: very inverse timeEI: extremely inverse timeRI: specific curveoff: low setting is disabled.

16. choice of low setting Io>The setting is a multiple of the settingcurrent. It is only active for definitetime settings (selector switch 15 setto DT).If the tripping curve is selected withIDMT (selector switch 15 set to RI, SI,VI, EI), the selector switch has noeffect.

17. setting of low setting timedelay to>.n If the tripping curve is of thedefinite time (DT) type, the selectorswitch sets the low setting time delayn If the curve is of the IDMT type (RI,SI, VI, EI), the value displayed is thetripping time for an earth currentequal to 10 times the setting current.

18. low setting time delaymultiplying factor.In the x10 position, the time delaydisplayed on selector switch 17 ismultiplied by 10.

9. setting of high setting Io>>.The high setting is chosen as amultiple of the setting current Ios.In the "off" position, the high setting isdisabled.

10. setting of high setting timedelay t>>.The time delay is set directly inseconds.



other functions

CRb 51007004F0VIP300LL range: x 1

Is

Ios

(A)

6.212.525

3750 75

187218

156

100125

250

6275

94112

131 150 175

200225

250281312

(A)

recto


CRb 51007004F0VIP300LL range: x 4

Is

Ios

(A)

2550

100

200 300 400150

8751000

750625

500

250300

375450

525 600 700800900

100011251250

(A)

verso

minimum operatingphase current:250A

- setting scale label -

sensors: sensors:

- how to install the setting scale label -

a. setting scale labeln it should be mounted on theVIP300 when it is assembled on thecircuit breaker. The label indicatesthe scales for the phase settingcurrent and earth protection settingcurrent. It is inserted, from the top,behind the transparent part of thefront face.n each VIP300 comes with a set oflabels. Install the label that matches:- the type of sensor used- the VIP300 model- the range usedn each setting scale label matches asensor and is printed on both sidesfor each of the 2 ranges. The labelmay therefore be turned around if theVIP300 range is changed during theservice life of the installation.F also refer to "assembly" chapter.

b. sensor and range indicationThe text is printed on the settingscale label.When the label is installed in the slot,the text is hidden by an opaque zone.It is not visible to the user.

c. indicator reset buttonThe button is accessible when thetransparent cover is closed. Whenthe button is pressed, 2 actions aretriggered:n it resets (black position) the 2phase and earth trip indicators. Whenthe relay is no longer energized, it isstill possible to reset the indicators forabout 48 hours. After that time, theymay be reset after the VAP6 isplugged in.n it triggers the lighting up of the 2red LEDs (about 3 sec). Thisindicates that: - the relay is energized. The indicatorlights up when the current is greaterthan the minimum operating current. - relay self-testing results are OK.If one of the two conditions is notmet, the indicators do not light up.This function may be used to carryout a basic relay operation test.

d. minimum operating currentThe minimum operating current is thephase current required for the relay tobe energized and operational. It isprinted on each setting scale label.The value given on the setting scalelabel is the single-phase rmsminimum operating current.The minimum operating current isalways the lowest setting currentsetting.

F note regarding minimumoperating current:The VIP300 does not operate belowthe minimum operating current level.As a result, if the earth protectionsare set below the minimum operatingcurrent, they will only take effectwhen there is phase current greaterthan or equal to the minimumoperating current.

e. VAP6 test plugThe test plug is exclusively designedfor connection of the VAP6 which isused for fast, simplified relay testing.The operation may be carried outwhile the relay is operating since theVAP6 and VIP300 provide thepossibility of testing with inhibition ofcircuit breaker tripping.F also refer to the "testing of theVIP300 and use of the VAP6"chapter.

- testing of the VIP300 using the VAP6 -


3. choice of sensors and operating ranges

selection principleChoose the sensor to be used andthe VIP300 connection range inaccordance with the desiredoperating range. Refer to the chartsbelow.

sensorsThe VIP300 should be used with thespecified sensors. The relay/sensorassembly must be used together inorder to comply with thecharacteristics, in particular:- operation across the range- response time- accuracy- short-circuit current behaviourIt is compulsory for the 3 sensors tobe of the same type.

sensors specified for VIP300LL:- CRa 200/1 51007003F0 (1)- CRb 1250/1 51007004F0 (1)

sensors specified forVIP300LH:- Ringmaster 200/1 4509996A0- Ringmaster 800/1 4509169A0

(1): for RM6 model 98 and higher.

rangeThe VIP300 relay contains inputtransformers that have anintermediary tap on the primarywinding. Each tap corresponds to arating with a different operating range.

VIP300LL model ranges:- X1- X4VIP300LH model ranges:- X2- X4

VIP300LL model operating ranges

CRa

CRb

10 20K100 1k 10k20 30 60 200 300 600 2k 3k 6k

4k

50

40

62,5 312 6,25K

25K250 1,25K

range x1

range x4

range x4

range x1

10

200

1k

Amps

VIP300LH model operating ranges

Ringmaster 200/1

Ringmaster 800/1

10 20K100 1k 10k20 30 60 200 300 600 2k 3k 6k

4k40

80 400 8K

16K160 800

range x2

range x4

range x4

range x2

200

10020 2k

Amps

operating current Is setting range

selective operating range

For a given operating range, thebottom of the setting current rangerepresents the relay minimumoperating current.


4. connection scheme

wiring to x1 (or x2) rangeVIP300LL

S1

S2

S1

S2

S1

S2

x 4

x 4

x 4

x 4

P1

P2P1

P2P1

P2

1 2 3

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1

2

(VIP300LH)

x 1 (x2)

x 1 (x2)

x 1 (x2)

x 1 (x2)

L3

L2

L1

Io

MITOP

+- 15

16

10

11

12

13

14 0 V

wiring to x4 rangeVIP300LL

S1

S2

S1

S2

S1

S2

x 4

x 4

x 4

x 4

P1

P2P1

P2P1

P2

1 2 3

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1

2

(VIP300LH)

x 1 (x2)

x 1 (x2)

x 1 (x2)

x 1 (x2)

L3

L2

L1

Io

MITOP

+- 15

16

10

11

12

13

14 0 V

The connection is made on the backof the VIP300

connection using fast-on clipsThe standard way to connect theVIP300 is by means of 6.35 mm fast-on clips.


5. assembly

cut-out

161 0.5mm

130 0.5mm

- drilling of cut-out -

The VIP300 is flush-mounted in arectangular cut-out made in a metalplate 3 mm thick at the most.

assembly

E

VN

P

n insert the VIP300 in the cut-out andcorrectly position the 2 lower pins (E)of the casing on the edge of themetal plate cut-out.n tighten the screws (V) on the 2mounting lugs accessible via the frontface after having opened thetransparent cover.n after tightening, make sure that thelatch (N) of each lock (visible on therear face) is in the vertical position,pressing against the support plate.F the latch may be put into thevertical position by loosening each ofthe screws (V) before tighteningthem.n the hole (P) may be used to lead-seal the relay after the setting scalelabel is installed and the settings aremade.

installation of the setting scale label

M

n slide the setting scale label intoposition behind the transparent partof the front face.F refer to the section entitled"choice of the setting scale label".n make sure that the informationgiven at the top of the label (M)matches: the sensor used (sensor) the VIP300 model the range used (range)This information is hidden when thelabel is in position.n make sure that it is pushed right tothe bottom of the slot.n to remove the label, use the hole inthe top, if necessary with the help ofthe tip of a pencil or a screwdriver.


5. assembly (cont’d)

choice of the setting scale label

for VIP 300 LL with CRa sensors for VIP 300 LL with CRb sensors

Is

Ios


1012

1518

21 24 2832

3640

4550(A)

303540

16

12

4

8 12

2025

6

(A)

VIP300LL range: x 1

sensors:CRa 51007003F0

recto

sensor:

VIP300LL range: x 4

Is

Ios

48

1624

32 48 6480

160 140120100

(A)

7284 96 112

128144160

1802004048

60

(A)

minimum operatingphase current :40A

verso

CRa 51007003F0

x 1 range x 4 range

Is

Ios

(A)

6.312.52537

50 75

187218

156

100125

250

6375

94112

131 150 175

200225

250281312

(A)

recto


Is

Ios

2550

100

200 300 400150

8751000

750625

500

(A)

250300

375450

525 600 700800900

100011251250

(A)

verso


sensor:

VIP300LL range: x 1

CRb 51007004F0sensor:

VIP300LL range: x 4

CRb 51007004F0

x 1 range x 4 range

for VIP 300 LH with 200/1 RMR sensors for VIP 300 LH with 800/1 RMR sensors

Is

Ios

48

1624

32 48 6480

160140

120100

(A)

7284 96 112

128144160

1802004048

60

(A)


verso

sensor:

VIP300LH range: x 4

200/1: 4509996A0

Is

Ios

24

812

16 24 3240

80 706050

(A)

3642 48 56

647280

901002024

30

(A)


recto

sensor:

VIP300LH range: x 2

200/1: 4509996A0

x 2 range x 4 range

Is

Ios

(A)

816

3248

64 96

240280

200

128160

320

8096

120144

168 192 224256288

320360400

(A)


sensor:

VIP300LH range: x 2

800/1 4509169A0

Is

Ios

1632

64

128 192 25696

560640

480400

320

(A)

160192

240288

336384 448

512576

640720800

(A)


sensor:

VIP300LH range: x 4800/1 4509169A0

versorecto

x 2 range x 4 range


6. IDMT tripping curves

n the curves in this chapter indicatethe IDMT low setting tripping times forthe 16 time delay t> (or to>) settings.

n the phase protection and earthprotection curves are the same.

n the numbers given on the right ofthe curves represent the position ofthe time delay t> (or to>) selectorswitch.(if the multiplying factor x1 / x10 is inthe x10 position, multiply the timesindicated by 10).

SI curve

SI

I/Is

t (s

)

0.01

0.1

1

10

100

1 10 100

0,05

0,07

0,1

0,15

0,2

0,3

0,4

0,6

1,2 Is


6. tripping curves (cont’d)

VI curve

VI

I/Is

t (s

)

0.01

0.1

1

10

100

1 10 100

0,05

0,07

0,1

0,15

0,2

0,3

0,4

0,6

1,2 Is



EI curve

EI

I/Is

t (s

)

0.01

0.1

1

10

100

1000

1 10 100

0,050,07

0,1

0,150,2

0,30,4

0,6

1,2 Is



RI curve

RI

I/Is

t (s

)

0.01

0.1

1

10

1 10 100

0,05

0,07

0,1

0,15

0,2

0,3

0,4

0,6


7. technical characteristics

phase protection accuracy see noteslow setting I> ± 5% or 0/+2A 1low setting time delay t>

definite timeIDMT

± 2% or ± 20 msclass 5 according to IEC 60255-3 or0/+20ms

2, 82, 8

high setting I>> ± 5%high setting time delay t>> ± 2% or ± 20 ms 2% of pick-up 95%storage time 20 ms

earth protection accuracy see noteslow setting Io> ± 5% or 0/+2A 3, 4, 5low setting time delay to>

definite timeIDMT

± 2% or ± 20 msclass 5 according to IEC 60255-3 or0/+25ms

2, 82, 5, 8

high setting Io>> ± 5%high setting time delay to>> ± 2% or ± 20 ms 2, 8% of pick-up 95%storage time 20 ms

general characteristics valuesteady thermal resistance 240 A

1500 A240 A960 A

with CRa sensorwith CRb sensorwith RMR 200/1 sensorwith RMR 800/1 sensor

1 sec thermal resistance 25 kA/1s25 kA/1s20 kA/1s

with CRa, CRb, RMR800/1sensorswith RMR200/1 sensor onrange x2with RMR200/1 sensor onrange x4

operating frequency 50 Hz ± 10%, 60 Hz ± 10%operating temperature -25° C to +70° Cstorage temperature -40°C to +85°Cweight 1.7 kg

minimum operating current range value see notesVIP300LL + CRa sensor x1 10A 7

x4 40AVIP300LL + CRb sensor x1 62A

x4 250AVIP300LH + RMR 200/1 sensor x1 20A

x2 40AVIP300LH + RMR 800/1 sensor x1 80A

x2 160A

climatic resistance standard severitylow temperature operation IEC 60068-2-1 -25°C, 16hlow temperature storage IEC 60068-2-1 -40°C, 96hhigh temperature operation IEC 60068-2-2 +70°C, 16hhigh temperature storage IEC 60068-2-2 +85°C, 96hfast changes in temperature IEC 60068-2-14 -25°C to +70°C, 5 cyclesoperation in damp heat IEC 60068-2-3 56 days, 93% RHsalt spray IEC 60068-2-52 severity 1

mechanical resistance standard severityvibrations IEC 60255-21-1 class 2shocks and jolts IEC 60255-21-2 class 2earthquakes IEC 60255-21-3 class 2enclosure protection index EN 60529 IP54, (cover closed)fire resistance IEC 60695-2-1 650°C


7. technical characteristics (cont’d)

electrical resistance standard severitysensor input isolation IEC 60255-5 2 kV rms, 50 Hz, 1 mn1.2/50 µs impulse voltage IEC 60255-5 5 kV, note 61 MHz dampened oscillating wave IEC 60255-22-1 2,5 kV cm, note 6

1 kV dmrapid transient bursts IEC 60255-22-4 4 kV cm and dm, 5 kHz burst, note 61.2/50(8-20 µs) hybrid wave IEC 61000-4-5 2 kV, 42 ohms, note 6electrostatic discharge IEC 60255-22-2 8 kV in air, 6 kV on contactHF electromagnetic field IEC 60255-22-3 30V/m not modulated, 27 to 1000 MHz

EN 50082-2 10 V/m mod. ampl., 80 to 1000 MHzEN 50082-2 10 V/m mod.impuls., 900 MHz

notes

1. Value given for three-phaseVIP300 power supply.For single-phase operation, theaccuracy range is ± 10% or 0/+4A.For the low setting, this does notgenerally represent a real operatingsituation. However, it may occurduring injection testing carried outwith single-phase.The error is mainly due to the non-linearity of the sensors and VIP300input transformers with weak current,the inaccuracy being accentuatedwhen the relay is only supplied byone phase.

2. The accuracy is indicated for afault that occurs when the VIP300 isalready supplied by the current letthrough by the circuit breaker. Theaccuracy is indicated for sinusoidalcurrent. In the event of closing whilea fault is present, the tripping timemay be extended by:

+30 ms at 1.5 Is+20 ms from 2 Is to 10 Is+10 ms above 10 Is

3. Generally speaking, the accuracyranges of earth protection times andsettings are indicated for when theVIP300 is supplied by current that isgreater than or equal to the minimumoperating current. The measurementof a setting for earth protection withsingle-phase supply is therefore notsignificant if the setting is lower thanthe minimum operating current.

4. Value given for three-phaseVIP300 supply. For single-phasetesting, the accuracy is ± 10% or0/+4A. For the low setting, this mayoccur when the earth protection istested with single-phase supply, andno supply by the other phases.

5. In the following specific conditions:- VIP300LL- with CRa sensor- wiring to x1 range- if Ios < 8A- if phase current < 20A

the setting and time delaycharacteristics are:

- low settings: ±10% 0/+4A- class not specified

6. Not applicable to test plug

7. Accuracy ± 10% or ± 1.5A.The value indicates the guaranteedminimum operating current for single-phase operation. With three-phaseoepration, it may be less than thevalue indicated.

8. The tripping times indicated do notinclude the mitop response time. Itstripping time depends on itsmechanical load (for no load, itstripping time is less than 5 ms)


7. technical characteristics (cont’d)

dimensions

159

179

139

22

raccordemen

90

1276


8. testing of the VIP300 and use of the VAP6

presentation of the VAP6

battery test

phase overcurrent

on

test in progress

trip

earth fault

VAP 6

trip inhibition

+ -external mitop

VIP30VIP35VIP300VIP50VIP37

mitopcircuit breaker

earth fault

phaseovercurrent

trip trip

test

VIP11,11RVIP12RVIP13VIP17VIP200,201

circuit breaker

phaseovercurrent

testmitop

externalmitop

inhibition

- VAP6 front panel -

The VAP6 is a portable unit that isconnected to the VIP300 to carry outsimplified testing.The test can be carried out in thefollowing two cases:- the VIP300 is already supplied bythe sensors.- the VIP300 is not supplied. In thiscase, the VAP6 batteries supplypower to the relay.

The test consists of:- starting up the VIP300 central unitself-testing sequence.- injecting a stimulus to simulate aphase fault.- injecting a stimulus to simulate anearth fault.- checking tripping.Frefer to the description of the testin the section entitled "test sequence"F the VAP6 is supplied by batteries.Therefore the parts of the VIP300that run on AC current are notchecked using this method (input andsupply circuits).

push-buttonsn battery test: if the batteries areOK, the "on" indicator lights up whilethe button is pushed.n phase overcurrent: it sends thephase protection test stimulus. Thestimulus is equivalent to 20 times thesetting current Is.n earth fault: it sends the earthprotection test stimulus. The stimulusis equivalent to 20 times the earthsetting current Ios.n trip inhibition: press the "tripinhibition" button if the VIP300 testshould be carried out without trippingof the circuit breaker. Circuit breakertripping is inhibited while the ’tripinhibition" button is pressed, even ifthe tripping order results from a realfault.

indicatorsn on: indicates that the batteries areoperating. Also lights up when thebattery test is carried out by pressing"battery test".n test in progress: confirms sendingof the test stimulus to the VIP300.n trip: it is used to test other relays inthe VIP range. It is not to beconsidered for the VIP300 test. (itlights up for a transient period whenthe VIP300 sends a tripping order;whether or not the circuit breaker isinhibited).

"external mitop" outputIt may be used to connect anauxiliary mitop designed, for instance,to stop a stop watch during operatingtests. The mitop is triggered at thesame time as the circuit breakermitop. It is not inhibited by pressingthe "trip inhibition" button.

batteriesn the batteries are normallydeactivated and are automaticallyactivated when the VAP6 isconnected to the VIP300.They are activated in the followingcases:- pressing the "battery test" button.- direct connection to a VIP3X orVIP5X relay.- connection to the adapter corddesigned for testing of the VIP1X orVIP2X relays.n to install or change the batteries,open the unit by removing the 4screws on the bottom of the unit. Besure to use the correct polarities.

technical characteristicssupply: 3 x 9V 6LR61batteriesweight: 0.45 kgdimensions: 93x157x45


8. testing of the VIP300 and use of the VAP6 (cont’d)

VAP6 test sequence

The test may be carried out with orwithout current in the sensors. Duringthe test operations, all the VIP300settings are effective; the relayshould perform in accordance withthe settings. During the test, the relayremains operational and will give atripping order in the event of a fault,unless the "trip inhibition" button ispressed.

n connect the VAP6 to the "VAP6test plug". The VAP6 batteries areactivated and the "on" indicator lightsup.

n press the VIP300 "reset" button.- if the 2 "trip" indicators were yellow,they become black.- the 2 red I> and Io> indicators of theVIP300 light up for about 3s toindicate that the central unit hascorrectly performed self-testing.

n press the "trip inhibition" button ifthe test should be carried out withouttripping of the circuit breaker.Fbe sure to continue pressing the"trip inhibition" button throughout thetime it takes to send the stimulus.

n press the "phase overcurrent"button to send the phase protectiontest stimulus.- continue pressing the buttonthroughout the duration of thestimulus. The stimulus representsabout 20 times the setting current Is.- the VAP6 "test in progress" indicatorlights up to confirm the sending of thestimulus to the VIP300 relay.- the red "I>" indicator of the VIP300blinks during the time delay period.- then the VIP300 phase "trip"indicator turns yellow.- the circuit breaker trips if it is notinhibited.F if the "phase overcurrent" button isheld down after tripping, the VIP300starts the time delay/tripping cycleagain; this is normal operation.In that case:- the VAP6 red "trip" indicator lightsup for a transient period each timethere is a trip.- depending on the time delay setting,the VIP300 red "I>" indicator may beoff or blink rapidly and/or in anirregular manner.

n press "earth fault" to test operationof the earth protection. The stimulusinjected is equal to 20 times thesetting current Ios. Use the sameprocedure as for the phase protectiontest.

n disconnect the VAP6.In order to save batteries, do notleave the VAP6 connected to therelay unnecessarily.


Notes


Notes


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