Auto-recloser is normally not duplicated due to speed problems with two units and

due to the minor consequence a failure to auto-reclose will mean. A number of

signals will be required between the sub-systems to give auto-reclose also when
only the protection in the other sub-system operates. - Start of Breaker failure
protection Similar to Auto-recloser the Breaker failure function (BFR) is not
duplicated in redundant systems. The reason for this is however completely
different. The Breaker failure function has extremely high requirements on the
security against unnecessary trippings and duplication will mean an increased
dependability but the security will decrease. As the risk of breaker failure
statistically is very low the security aspect is most important and the BFR
function is only provided in one of the systems, normally in the primary protection
system.
The exchange of information between the systems should be handled with outermost
care to prevent problems e. g. when maintenance is done in one of the systems.
Interface relays should be put inside or on front on a preferable separate labelled
area in one of the panels only. The terminals should also be clearly indicated
inside the panel in order to simplify the finding and opening of the correct
terminals when the sub-systems are to be separated.
Interface relays should be separately mounted and preferably in sub 2 panel. This
will limit the distribution of the sub 2 DC supply as mentioned above