PCS-912 Instruction Manual Standard V1.00 (En TXJK1101.0086.0001)

PCS-912
Power Line Carrier Transceiver

Dedicated to Protection
Instruction Manual
Nanjing NARI-RELAYS ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

PCS-912 Power Line Carrier Transceiver
Preface
Introduction
This guide and the relevant operating or service manual documentation for the equipment provide
full information on safe handling, commissioning and testing of this equipment.
Documentation for equipment ordered from NARI-RELAYS is dispatched separately from

manufactured goods and may not be received at the same time. Therefore this guide is provided
to ensure that printed information normally present on equipment is fully understood by the
recipient.
Before carrying out any work on the equipment the user should be familiar with the contents of this
manual, and read relevant chapter carefully.
This chapter describes the safety precautions recommended when using the equipment. Before
installing and using the equipment, this chapter must be thoroughly read and understood.
Health and Safety
The information in this chapter of the equipment documentation is intended to ensure that
equipment is properly installed and handled in order to maintain it in a safe condition.
When electrical equipment is in operation, dangerous voltages will be present in certain parts of
the equipment. Failure to observe warning notices, incorrect use, or improper use may endanger
personnel and equipment and cause personal injury or physical damage.
Before working in the terminal strip area, the equipment must be isolated.
Proper and safe operation of the equipment depends on appropriate shipping and handling,
proper storage, installation and commissioning, and on careful operation, maintenance and
servicing. For this reason only qualified personnel may work on or operate the equipment.
Qualified personnel are individuals who:
 Are familiar with the installation, commissioning, and operation of the equipment and of the
system to which it is being connected;
 Are able to safely perform switching operations in accordance with accepted safety
engineering practices and are authorized to energize and de-energize equipment and to
isolate, ground, and label it;
 Are trained in the care and use of safety apparatus in accordance with safety engineering
practices;
 Are trained in emergency procedures (first aid).
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Instructions and Warnings
The following indicators and standard definitions are used:
DANGER means that death, severe personal injury, or considerable equipment damage will
occur if safety precautions are disregarded.
WARNING means that death, severe personal, or considerable equipment damage could occur
if safety precautions are disregarded.
CAUTION means that light personal injury or equipment damage may occur if safety
precautions are disregarded. This particularly applies to damage to the device and to
resulting damage of the protected equipment.
WARNING!
The firmware may be upgraded to add new features or enhance/modify existing features, please
make sure that the version of this manual is compatible with the product in your hand.
WARNING!
During operation of electrical equipment, certain parts of these devices are under high voltage.
Severe personal injury or significant equipment damage could result from improper behavior.
Only qualified personnel should work on this equipment or in the vicinity of this equipment. These
personnel must be familiar with all warnings and service procedures described in this manual, as
well as safety regulations.
In particular, the general facility and safety regulations for work with high -voltage equipment must
be observed. Noncompliance may result in death, injury, or significant equipment damage.
DANGER!
Never allow the current transformer (CT) secondary circuit connected to this equipment to be
opened while the primary system is live. Opening the CT circuit will produce a dangerously high
voltage.
WARNING!
 Exposed terminals
Do not touch the exposed terminals of this equipment while the power is on, as the high voltage
generated is dangerous
 Residual voltage
Hazardous voltage can be present in the DC circuit just after switching off the DC power supply. It
takes a few seconds for the voltage to discharge.
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CAUTION!
 Earth
The earthing terminal of the equipment must be securely earthed
 Operating environment
The equipment must only be used within the range of ambient environment detailed in the
specification and in an environment free of abnormal vibration.
 Ratings
Before applying AC voltage and current or the DC power supply to the equipment, check that they
conform to the equipment ratings.
 Printed circuit board
Do not attach and remove printed circuit boards when DC power to the equipment is on, as this
may cause the equipment to malfunction.
 External circuit
When connecting the output contacts of the equipment to an external circuit, carefully check the
supply voltage used in order to prevent the connected circuit from overheating.
 Connection cable
Carefully handle the connection cable without applying excessive force.
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Table of Contents
Preface.............................................................................................................................................. i
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. i
Health and Safety ..................................................................................................................... i
Instructions and Warnings..................................................................................................... ii
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... v
Chapter 1 Overview........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Application......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Functions and Characteristics ........................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2 Technical Data............................................................................................................... 3
2.1 General Specification ....................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................ 3
2.1.2 Mechanical Specifications..................................................................................... 4
2.1.3 Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range ......................................................... 4
2.1.4 Type Test.................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Certification ....................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Principle of Device ....................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Basic Working Principle................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Logic Block Diagram of Device ....................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4 Supervision ..................................................................................................................11
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................11
4.2 Device Self-supervision ..................................................................................................11
4.2.1 Hardware Supervision...........................................................................................11
4.2.2 Setting Supervision ...............................................................................................11
4.2.3 Alarm Handling Recommendations.....................................................................11
Chapter 5 Hardware Description ................................................................................................ 13
5.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 PWR Board (NR1301)...................................................................................................... 15
5.3 CPU Board (NR1142)....................................................................................................... 17
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5.4 Receiving/Output Board (NR1660) ................................................................................ 19
5.5 Binary Input Board (NR1509)......................................................................................... 20
5.6 Power Amplifer Board (NR1661).................................................................................... 22
5.7 Filter Board(NR1662) ...................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 6 HMI Operation ............................................................................................................. 25
6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 25
6.1.1 Design.................................................................................................................... 25
6.1.2 LED Indicators ...................................................................................................... 25
6.1.3 Serial Port for debugging .................................................................................... 27
6.2 Menu Structure................................................................................................................ 27
6.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................ 27
6.2.2 MEASUREMENT.................................................................................................... 29
6.2.3 BI STATE ................................................................................................................ 29
6.2.4 CONFIG SETTINGS............................................................................................... 29
6.2.5 REPORT ................................................................................................................. 29
6.2.6 CTRL CMD ............................................................................................................. 29
6.2.7 CLOCK ................................................................................................................... 30
6.2.8 EQUIP DESCRON.................................................................................................. 30
6.2.9 EQUIP SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 30
6.2.10 PRINT ................................................................................................................... 30
6.3 LCD Display..................................................................................................................... 31
6.3.1 Main Interface........................................................................................................ 31
6.3.2 MEASUREMENT.................................................................................................... 31
6.3.3 BI STATE ................................................................................................................ 32
6.3.4 REPORT ................................................................................................................. 33
6.3.5 CTRL CMD ............................................................................................................. 38
6.3.6 EQUIP DESCRON.................................................................................................. 40
6.4 Keyboard Input Operation.............................................................................................. 41
6.4.1 Password Protection............................................................................................ 41
6.4.2 EQUIP SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 42
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6.4.3 Modification of Device Parameters..................................................................... 44
6.4.4 Clock Modification................................................................................................ 44
6.4.5 Report Printing...................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 7 Settings and Parameters ........................................................................................... 47
7.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 47
7.2 Equipment Parameters................................................................................................... 47
7.2.1 Parameter List....................................................................................................... 47
7.2.2 Parameter Description ......................................................................................... 47
7.3 Settings ............................................................................................................................ 48
7.3.1 Setting List ............................................................................................................ 48
7.3.2 Setting Description............................................................................................... 48
Chapter 8 Installation................................................................................................................... 51
8.1 General............................................................................................................................. 51
8.2 Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................... 51
8.3 Checking the Shipment .................................................................................................. 52
8.4 Material and Tools Required .......................................................................................... 52
8.5 Device Location and Ambient Conditions.................................................................... 52
8.6 Mechanical Installation................................................................................................... 53
8.7 Electrical Installation and Wiring .................................................................................. 54
8.7.1 Grounding Guidelines.......................................................................................... 54
8.7.2 Cubicle Grounding ............................................................................................... 55
8.7.3 Ground Connection on the Device ..................................................................... 56
8.7.4 Grounding Strips and their Installation.............................................................. 57
8.7.5 Guidelines for Wiring ........................................................................................... 57
8.7.6 Wiring for Electrical Cables................................................................................. 57
8.8 Typical Wiring of PCS-912.............................................................................................. 58
Chapter 9 Commissioning........................................................................................................... 59
9.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 59
9.2 Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................... 59
9.3 Commission Tools .......................................................................................................... 59
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9.4 Setting Familiarization.................................................................................................... 60
9.5 Product Checks............................................................................................................... 60
9.5.1 With the Device De-energized ............................................................................. 60
9.5.2 With this Device Energized.................................................................................. 62
9.5.3 Transmitting Level Detection .............................................................................. 63
9.5.4 Starting Level Margin Light Test ......................................................................... 64
9.5.5 Channel Test and 3dB Alarm Setting.................................................................. 65
9.5.6 Final Checks.......................................................................................................... 66
Chapter 10 Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 67
10.1 Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................................. 67
10.2 Regular Functional Check............................................................................................ 67
10.3 Failure Tracing and Repair........................................................................................... 67
10.4 Replace Failed Modules ............................................................................................... 67
10.5 Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 68
10.6 Storage........................................................................................................................... 68
Chapter 11 Decommissioning and Disposal ............................................................................. 69
11.1 Decommissioning ......................................................................................................... 69
11.1.1 Switching off ....................................................................................................... 69
11.1.2 Disconnecting cables ......................................................................................... 69
11.1.3 Dismantling ......................................................................................................... 69
11.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 12 Manual Version History............................................................................................ 71
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Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Application
PCS-912 Power Line Carrier Transceiver adopts the transmission line as the channel medium to
transmit blocking protection signals over long distances. This device can be used with high voltage
line protection to form the high frequency blocking protection for the 110kV~500kV system. This
instruction manual provides an overview of the working principle, the application and operation
method for the device.
1.2 Functions and Characteristics
PCS-912 Power Line Carrier Transceiver takes advantage of LFX-912 and similar products at
home and abroad. With the latest product technology and design concept, this type of amplitude
modulation transceiver controls the carrier output in the on/off-keying method. Generally, it does
not transmit in normal condition unless it receives the start transmitting command. Main
characteristics include:
 Small in size and light in weight; with only one layer 19 inches. 4U cabinet.
 Utilizing DSP+FPGA architecture to ensure the real-time data processing. The device has
accurate delay since it uses digitization method. The direct digital synthesis (DDS) technology
is adopted to produce frequency. Carrier frequency signals with high accuracy can be output.
Transmitting frequency can be monitored at any time with the internal high accurate frequency
estimation, so that its accuracy will be guaranteed.
 The integrated design method of the device is to separate space of strong current and weak
current, thus mutual interference between modules can be avoided as much as possible. The
cabinet is totally enclosed with all-metal and provided with earthing terminals. So it has strong
jamproof capability.
 The real panel is bus-type PCB rear panel. The output terminal applies PCB mounting
terminal.
 A 320×240 LCD is used to provide friendly HMI. Users and engineering commissioning
personel can use the keyboard directly to realize the settings of [f_Send] (i.e.: transmitting
frequency) and [V_Alm_3dB]( i.e.: 3dB alarm level ) and [En_Echo] (i.e.: remote start-up logic
enabled), etc. Any parameters inside of the device can be monitored through human-machine
interface. Each function can be checked with state query. In addition, the device is supported
with integrated report mechanism. All of these enable the easy commissioning, convenient
application and reliable performance for the device.
 Specially manufactured inverter switch power supply is adopted. It has the advantages of
small size, high conversion efficiency, wide margin and stable output voltage.
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Chapter 1 Overview
 Receiving adopts the method of frequency spectrum up heterodyne demodulation.
 Power amplifier applies a brand new architecture to improve its efficiency and make it easy to
produce and maintain.
 Has complete event recorded report with the capability to record tripping reports for 64 times,
state changes of binary input for 256 times and self-supervision messages for 256 times.
Tripping reports also have super long-time wave recording (18 seconds). So the personnel on
the site can get first-hand information for fault analysis. The reports will be retained in case of
power failure.
 There is a wide working scope of receiving. It works normally within the margin of 4dB~36dB,
i.e. lossless parallel operation.
 Outstanding design concept of stability: if CPU board can not work due to the fault, the
receiving circuit of device will still work normally without being affected. In this way, blocking
signals sent from the offside transceiver will not be lost, so that protection malfunction can be
ultimately prevented.
 The interface card can implement 24Vdc, 110Vdc and 220Vdc input according to practical
requirements.
 Program commissioning and field program upgrading can be performed with the EIA RS-232
standarded commissioning interface and dedicated commission software.
 The device supports local printing and GPS clock synchronization.
 Fine extensible interfaces is supplied. Communication can be implemented through CAN and
RS-485 interfaces as necessary.
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Chapter 2 Technical Data
2.1 General Specification
2.1.1 Electrical Specifications
2.1.1.1 Power Supply
Standard IEC 60255-11:2008

Rated Voltage (Un) 110V/125V, 220V/250V
Variation (80% ~ 120%)Un
Ripple in the DC
≤15% of the nominal auxiliary voltage
auxiliary voltage
Voltage short interruptions 100ms for interruption without de-energizing
Voltage dips Up to 10s for dips 40%Un without reset
Quiescent
<30W
condition
Burden
Operating
<55W
condition
Backup battery type ML2032, 3V, 65mAh
2.1.1.2 Binary Input
Rated Voltage (Un) 24V DC

Maximal pickup voltage 70%Un
Minimum dropout voltage 55%Un
Maximum permissible
120%Un
voltage
Withstand 2000VAC
2.1.1.3 Other Electrical Specifications
Operating frequency range 40kHz～400kHz

Center operating frequency (42＋4n) kHz recommended, n=0,1...89
Transmission frequency error <10Hz
Estimated frequency error <10Hz
Bandwidth (B) 4kHz
Minimum frequency difference In-phase 3B
between two paralleled PLC
Adjacent Phase 0B
transceivers
Receiving operating bandwidth <1kHz

Input/output impedance under rated

75 
operating frequency
Return loss >10dB
Residual level in quiescent condition <-30dBv
Rated transmission level 40dBm/31dBv(10W)
Receiving pickup level -5～＋5 dBv
Backlash level < 1dB
Signal transmission time(Back to Pickup time delay（contact） 3ms
back) Drop-off time delay（ contact） 5ms
2.1.2 Mechanical Specifications
Enclosure dimensions
482.6×177.0×291.0 (unit: mm) (IEC 4U high)
(W×H×D)
Trepanning dimensions
450.0×179.0(unit: mm), M6 screw
(W×H)
Mounting Way Flush mounted
Weight per device Approx. 12.5kg
Local control panel 16 LED indicators, a 9-key keypad and a 320×240-dot LCD
Display language Optional: Chinese, English
Housing material Aluminum
Housing color Silver grey
Location of terminals Rear panel of the device
Protection class
Front side IP40, up to IP51 (Flush mounted)
Other sides IP30
Rear side, connection
IP20
terminals
2.1.3 Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range

Operating temperature range -25°C ~ +55°C
Transport and storage temperature range -40°C ~ +70°C
Permissible humidity 5% ~ 95%, condensation not permissible
2.1.4 Type Test
2.1.4.1 Environmental Tests
Dry cold test Per IEC60068-2-1:2007

Dry heat test Per IEC60068-2-2:2007
Damp heat test, cyclic Per IEC60068-2-30:2005

2.1.4.2 Mechanical Tests
Vibration Per IEC 60255-21-1:1988 Class I

Shock and bump Per IEC 60255-21-2:1988 Class I
2.1.4.3 Electrical Tests
Standard IEC 60255-27

Dielectric tests Test voltage 2kV, 50Hz, 1min
Standard IEC 60255-5
Impulse voltage tests Test voltage 5kV
Insulation resistance
Isolation resistance >100MΩ@500VDC
measurements
2.1.4.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility（EMC）
Per IEC 60255-22-1:2007

1MHz burst
Common mode: class III 2.5KV
disturbance test
Differential mode: class III 1.0KV
Per IEC60255-22-2:2008 class IV
Electrostatic
For contact discharge: 8kV
discharge test
For air discharge: 15kV
Per IEC 60255-22-3:2007 class III
Frequency sweep
Radiated amplitude-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=80… 1000MHz
Radio frequency
Spot frequency
interference tests
Radiated amplitude-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=80MHz/160MHz/450MHz/900MHz
Radiated pulse-modulated
10V/m (rms), f=900MHz
Per IEC 60255-22-4:2008
Fast transient
Power supply, I/O, Earth: class IV, 4kV, 2.5kHz, 5/50ns
disturbance tests
Communication terminals: class IV, 2kV, 5kHz, 5/50ns
Per IEC 60255-22-5:2008
Power supply, AC input, I/O port: class IV, 1.2/50us
Surge immunity test
Common mode: 2kV
Differential mode: 1kV
Conducted RF Per IEC 60255-22-6:2001
Electromagnetic Power supply, AC, I/O, Comm. Terminal: Class III, 10Vrms, 150
Disturbance kHz~80MHz
Power Frequency Per IEC 61000-4-8:2001
Magnetic Field
class V, 100A/m for 1min, 1000A/m for 3s
Immunity
Pulse Magnetic Field Per IEC 61000-4-9:2001
Immunity class V, 6.4/16μs, 1000A/m for 3s

Damped oscillatory IEC 61000-4-10:2001

magnetic field
class V, 100kHz & 1MHz–100A/m
immunity
2.2 Certification
 ISO9001: 2000
 ISO14001:2004
 OHSAS18001: 1999
 ISO10012:2003
 CMMI L3
 EMC: 89/336/EEC, EN50263: 2000
 Products safety(PS): 73/23/EEC, EN61010-1: 2001, EN60950: 2002.

Chapter 3 Principle of Device
3.1 Basic Working Principle
PCS-912 adopts single frequency carrier direct keying signal modulation. Like the regular blocking
protection transceiver, there is no signal transmitted through the channel in normal condition.
When power system failure occurs, starting or stopping transmit signals will be sent by the
protection device. The receiving frequency of the device is the same as the transmitting frequency.
The device can implement self-transmitting and self-receiving.
PCS-912 mainly consists of 7 modules:
“Power supply board”(NR1301),
“CPU board”(NR1142),
“Receiving/output board”(NR1660),
“Binary input board”(NR1509),
“Power amplifier board”(NR1661),
“Filter board”(NR1662),
“LCD”(NR1851).
The composition schematic diagram is shown in the following figure.
Figure 3.1-1 Block Diagram for Device Working Principle

The device does not send high frequency signals to the channel when it is functioning normally. If
there is a system failure, the protection device will send “BI_Start”empty contact. Through the
“Binary input board”, the signal is converted as internal high level to the FPGA on the “CPU board”.
After logical judgement, then the FPGA send “transmit signal” command and transmitting
frequency “FO driver”to the Power amplifier module. The signal “FO”amplified by power amplifier
is sent in 2 directions: one is sent to the high frequency channel after being filtered by the filter; the
other is sent to the “receiving board”to perform self-transmitting and self-receiving. When applying
together with the relay protections of our company, this protection device does not send “stop
transmitting”signal independently. The signal is realized by the return of the “BI_Start”contact.
“Receiving/output board”is the key module for signal demodulation. Signals amplified by power
amplifier will be sent to the “Receiving/output board”directly when transmitting; signals filtered by
filter will be sent to receiving board for demodulation when receiving. The method for receiving
detection is heterodyne up frequency spectrum shift demodulation. It means that the other
frequency components will be filtered by 1MHz narrowband filter after mixing of receiving input FO
and local carrier frequency FL (= 1MHz - FO). In other words, the detection circuit only detects
whether there is a signal at 1MHz frequency point. Signals filtered by 1MHz filter will be amplified
and wave-detected. If the value of the wave-detected signal is higher than the specified threshold
value, the receiving is determined to be successful and the corresponding receiving contact output
will be driven. Meanwhile, the wave-detected signal will be sent to the “CPU board”for sampling
as the basis of 3dB alarm, power estimation and receiving margin LED indicator.
When applying together with the relay protection of our company, the remote start testing logic of
this device will not take effect. If the daily channel exchange signal test is required, it can be
performed via channel test circuit of the protection device. If the protection device used with
transceiver has no remote start test logic, the test logic can be input by short circuiting the
corresponding “BI_Echo”terminal of the Binary input board, and also the test logic can be input by
operating the LCD panel.
“CPU board”mainly performs the real-time detection of the device. It generates transmitting
frequency FO and local carrier frequency FL required to realize high accurate frequency
estimation. It also extends communication interfaces and provides complete event recorded
reports (including tripping reports, self-supervision reports and state changes reports of binary
inputs) based on processing the gathered data and channel wave recording. In addition, it controls
the display of LCD. FPGA on the “CPU board” complete all the logics of the transceiver
independently.
3.2 Logic Block Diagram of Device
The logic block diagram of the device is shown in the following figure. The channel test logic is
designed as “four uniform”high frequency protection transceiver logic. This part of logical relations
is the same as other regular domestic transceiver. When applied together with line protections
which have no function of channel test logic, the signals exchanged between the transceiver and
the protection device also include “NECH”, “TEST”, “STOP2”and “STOP3”.
When applied with the line relay protections of our company, “NECH”(BI_Echo) can not be

connected. In this case, if the signal state is “0”, the remote start test logic and the input signals
such as “STOP2”, “STOP3”will be blocked. Only when “NECH”signal is connected in and the
state is “1”, the logic circuit (such as the channel test) can work. The signal can be acquired by the
Binary input board or by setting “En_Echo”. However, when applied with the line relay protections
of our company, notice that the state of “NECH”should not be “1”. Only when applied with other
line protections which have no channel test logic, it can be “1”.
TEST
0 200
&
5s 0 1
& & &
& t 10s
&
1
10 5
& TX
200
0 200
0
NECH &
&
200 0
STOP2 1
STOP3
0 160 &
RCV
START &
STOP1
Figure 3.2-1 Logic scheme of PCS-912
The meaning of signal identifications is shown in the following table.

Table 3.2-1 Description of the signals in the logic scheme of PCS-912
Signal Description
Input transmitting for OPT.
It will be 1 in the transmitting state;
START It will be 0 in the stopping state. When applied with the relay
protections of our company, START will be used to realize the
transmitting and stopping.
It will be 0 in the transmitting state;
It will be 1 in the stopping state.
STOP1
It is connected with the “stop transmitting” contact of the protection
device.
It is connected with the “stop transmitting”contact of other protection
STOP2
devices.
STOP3 STOP3, connected with the contact of breaker position relay.
Remote start-up setting.
NECH If it is 1, the remote start logic will be enabled;
If it is 0, the remote start logic will be disnabled.
Remote start test setting.
TEST Only when NECH=1 and TEST=1, the remote channel test can be
started.
Signal receiving, if the level of the channel is higher than the starting
RCV
level, RCV=1; otherwise, RCV=0.
TX Signal transmitting.

Chapter 4 Supervision
4.1 Overview
When the equipment is in energizing process before the LED “HEALTHY”is on, the equipment
needs to be checked to ensure there are no errors. Therefore, the automatic supervision function,
which checks the health of the protection system when startup and during normal operation, plays
an important role.
In case a fatal fault is detected during automatic supervision, the fault will be displayed on LED
indicators, LCD, and corresponding output contacts will issue alarm to notify the operators to deal
with the problems. At the same time, the fault will be recorded by the programs for the operators to
query later.
4.2 Device Self-supervision
4.2.1 Hardware Supervision
The RAM, ROM, Vref chips on the CPU module are monitored to ensure whether they are
damaged or have some errors. If any one of them is detected damaged or having error, the
equipment will issue alarm signals.
4.2.2 Setting Supervision

The settings are checked to ensure they are reasonable. If the settings are checked to be invalid,
corresponding alarm signal will be issued.
4.2.3 Alarm Handling Recommendations
If the device detects any errors during operation, the errors will be displayed on LED indicators
and LCD to notify the operators to deal with the problems. At the same time, the error will be
recorded by the programs for the operators to query later.

Table 4.2-1 Alarm handling recommendations
No. Alarm Name Handling Recommendations

Check whether the DC power supply of the power amplifier
1 Alm_Pwr_Amplifier is reliably connected. Please inform the manufacturer for
further handling.
Check whether the DC power supply of the power amplifier
2 Alm_Amplifier is reliably connected. Please inform the manufacturer for
further handling.
3 Alm_Recv Please inform the manufacturer for further handling.
Check whether the power supply of the binary input board
4 Alm_Pwr_Opto is reliably connected. Please inform the manufacturer for
further handling.
5 Alm_FPGA Please inform the manufacturer for further handling.
6 Alm_SDRAM Please inform the manufacturer for further handling.
7 Alm_SRAM Please inform the manufacturer for further handling.
8 Alm_EEPROM Please inform the manufacturer for further handling.
9 Alm_Freq_Send Please inform the manufacturer for further handling.
10 Alm_Freq_Local Please inform the manufacturer for further handling.

Chapter 5 Hardware Description
5.1 Overview
The modular design of the device allows the relay to be easily upgraded or repaired by a qualified
service person. The faceplate is hinged to allow easy access to the configurable modules, and
back-plugging structure design makes it easy to repair or replace any modules.
There are several types of hardware modules in this device; each module takes a different part in
this device. This device mainly consists of PWR module (power supply module), CPU module, the
human-machine interface module (HMI module), BI module (binary input module),
Receiving/Output module, the power amplifier module and the filter. The hardware modular
scheme is shown in the following figure.
PWR Module
LCD Display
BI Module
LED Indicators
CPU Module Receiving/Output Module
Keypad
Power amplifier module
HMI Module
Filter
Internal Bus
Figure 5.1-1 Hardware scheme of PCS-912
The front panel of PCS-912 is shown in the following figure.
Figure 5.1-2 Front panel of PCS-912

The rear panel of PCS-912 is shown in the following figure.
Figure 5.1-3 Rear panel of PCS-912
The modules and terminals allocation of PCS-912 is shown as below.
Table 5.1-1 Modules and terminals allocation of PCS-912
Module Related Terminals Note

Blocking output contact, alarm output contact, 24V power
NR1301 Power board
supply output, 110V/220V DC input.
The interface for connecting with a printer;
NR1142 The interface to receive clock synchronized signals from CPU board
external clock source.
Receiving optical coupler contact, receiving relay contact,
Receiving/output
NR1660 device action contact, 3dB alarm contact, and wave
board
recorded contact.
Power supply supervision contact, signal-transmitting
contact, STOP 1 contact, STOP 2 contact, STOP 3 Binary input
NR1509
contact, remote starting contact, channel test contact and board
signal reset contact.
Power amplifier
NR1661 110V/220V DC power supply input.
board
NR1662 High frequency channel output. Filter

5.2 PWR Board (NR1301)
Figure 5.2-1 PWR Board
The power supply board (PWR board for short) has the following characteristics:
 Wide input range: 88VDC~264VDC.
 Adopts 2 levels of high-frequency DC/DC converter (BOOST converter + FORWARD

converter) to enhance the stability of power supply.
 The output method adopts synchronous rectification so that the efficiency is increased. The
total efficiencies of the 2 levels are more than 81%.
 Excellent anti-interference performance.

Table 5.2-1 Terminal Definition of PWR Board
Pin No. Description
The 1st BO_FAIL contact, i.e.: the first binary output contact indicating
internal failure of PCS-912.
1, 2
This contact is open when the device works normally; it will close when
PCS-912 works abnormally or is de-energized.
The 1st BO_ALM contact, i.e.: the first binary output contact indicating
internal alarm of PCS-912.
This contact is when the device works normally; it will close under the
following conditions:
The 3dB falling of the receiving level lasts for a long time;
1, 3
Abnormal amplifier power supply,
Abnormal amplifier amplifying circuit,
Abnormal receiving circuit,
Power supply loss of the Binary input board;
Abnormal frequency.
The 2nd BO_FAIL contact, i.e.: the second binary output contact
4, 5 indicating internal failure of PCS-912.
This contact is open when the device works normally; it will close when
PCS-912 works abnormally or is de-energized.
The 2nd BO_ALM contact, i.e.: the second binary output contact
indicating internal alarm of PCS-912.
This contact is when the device works normally; it will close under the
following conditions:
The 3dB falling of the receiving level lasts for a long time;
4, 6
Abnormal amplifier power supply,
Abnormal amplifier amplifying circuit,
Abnormal receiving circuit,
Power supply loss of the Binary input board;
Abnormal frequency.
Pin “7”is the positive terminal of the 24V power supply output.
7, 8 Pin “8”is the negative terminal of the 24V power supply output.
Pin “7, 8”can be used as the power supply of the Binary input board.
Pin “10”is the positive terminal of the 110V/220V DC power supply input.
10, 11 Pin “11”is the negative terminal of the 110V/220V DC power supply
input.
12 Grounding connection.
The descriptions of the 4 LED indicators on the rear panel of the PWR board are shown in the
following table.
Table 5.2-2 Description of the 4 LED indicators on the rear panel of the PWR board
LED Name Color Description

5V OK Green Indicates the 5V power supply of PCS-912 is OK.
ALM Yellow Indicates the 5V power supply of PCS-912 is abnormal.
BO_ALM Red Indicates internal alarms are issued in PCS-912
BO_FAIL Red Indicates PCS-912 is blocked.

5.3 CPU Board (NR1142)
Figure 5.3-1 CPU board
The DSP+FPGA structure of the CPU board provides powerful data process ability and excellent
extensibility for future use for PCS-912.
CPU board provides a printing port and a clock synchronization port.
Related settings of the printing port can be set in the submenu “EQUIP SETTINGS”.
The clock synchronization port uses RS-485 interface to support multiple timing methods,
including IRIG-B, pulse per second (PPS) and pulse per minute (PPM).
PCS-912 can automatically identify different clock synchronization methods according to the
external timing signals. So the users do not need to set the clock synchronization methods of
PCS-912.

Table 5.3-1 Terminal Definition of CPU board
Pin No. Description

1 Not used.
2 Not used.
The receiving port to connect the printer, used to detect whether
3,
the busy state of the printer is reveived.
4 The sending port to connect the printer.
5 Shielded layer of the printing port.

6 Not used.
7 Not used.
8 Not used.
9 Terminal A of RS-485 clock synchronization port.
10 Terminal B of RS-485 clock synchronization port.

11 Shielded layer of RS-485 clock synchronization port.
12 Grounding connection.

5.4 Receiving/Output Board (NR1660)
Figure 5.4-1 Receiving/output board
The terminal definition of the Receiving/output board is shown in the following table.
Table 5.4-1 Terminal definition of Receiving/output board
Pin No. Description

These 2 pins constitute the BO_TTL output contact.
BO_TTL is an binary output of the optical coupler receiving contact.
1, 2
Pin “1”is the positive terminal;
Pin “2”is the negative terminal.
These 2 pins constitute the BO_Rec-1 output contact.
BO_Rec-1 is the 1st binary output of the receiving contact of
3, 4 sensitive relay.
This contact will close only when high frequency signals are
received.
These 2 pins constitute the BO_Rec-2 output contact.
BO_Rec-2 is the 1st binary output of the receiving contact of
5, 6 sensitive relay.
This contact will close only when high frequency signals are
received.

Pin No. Description

These 2 pins constitute the BO_OP output contact.
BO_OP is an output contact of the relays.
The contact will close and retain only when “BI_Start”, “STOP 1”,
7, 8
“STOP 2”, “STOP 3”or “BI_Recv”.are received.
BO_OP can be reset by the Cmd_RstTarg command of the
submenu CTRL CMD.
These 2 pins constitute the BO_3dBALM output contact.
BO_3dBALM is an output contact.
9, 10 When PCS-912 is receiving signals, the BO_3dBALM contact will
close only when the receiving level is more than 3dB lower than the
receiving level when PCS-912 was put into operation.
These 2 pins constitute the “High Frequency Wave Recording
Level”output.
It is the DC level of the rectified high frequency channel signals.
It indicates the magnitude of the signal in the high frequency
21, 22
channel.
The signal can be sent to external wave recorders.
Pin “21”is the positive terminal named as “AO_FR+”.
Pin “22”is the negative terminal named as “AO_FR-”.
5.5 Binary Input Board (NR1509)
Figure 5.5-1 Binary input board
This module is mainly used to realize the contact/level conversion of the protection signals and
transceiver control signals.

NOTE: If there is no special requirements from users, input voltage is DC 24V by default;
if the input voltage is required to be DC 110V or DC 220V, the users need to inform the
manufacturer.
Table 5.5-1 Terminal definition of Binary input board
Pin No. Description
Pin “1”is the negative terminal of the binary input power supply.
Pin “2”is the positive terminal of the binary input power supply.
1, 2 The signal of the contact/potential conversion is sent to CPU. Then
it is used to monitor whether the binary input power supply is normal
by CPU.
3 The binary input terminal of “BI_Start”.

The binary input terminal of “STOP1”.
4 If this binary input is “1”, it means that the protection signals are
stopped.
The binary input terminal of “BI_Echo”.
If this binary input is “1”, the transceiver internal remote start-up
5 logic is enabled.
If this binary input is “0”, the transceiver internal remote start-up
logic is disabled.
The binary input terminal of “BI_ChTest”.
6 If this binary input is “1”and “BI_Echo”is also “1”, the channel test
will start.
7 If this binary input is “1”, it means that the other protection signals
are stopped.
8 If this binary input is “1”, it means that the position signals are
stopped.
The binary input terminal of “BI_RstTarg”.
It is used to reset LED indicators(including “START”, “RECV”,
“STOP1”, “STOP2”and “STOP3”) with retention on the LCD panel.
It is also used to reset the output contact “BO_PLC”with retention.
Generally, the binary input terminal of “BI_RstTarg”is lead to the
panel.
Pressing the “BI_RstTarg” button can switch the LCD main
interfaces.
The main interface will be switched to “TRP REPORT”when the
“BI_RstTarg”button is pressed down for the 1st time.
9
The main interface will be switched to “ALM REPORT”when the
“BI_RstTarg”button is pressed down for the 2nd time.
The main interface will be switched to “BI CHG REPORT”when the
“BI_RstTarg”button is pressed down for the 3rd time.
The main interface will be switched to the default display when the
“BI_RstTarg”button is pressed down for the 4th time.
And so on, over and over again circularly.

In this way, the information of the submenu “REPORT” can be
viewed without accessing the LCD menu.

5.6 Power Amplifer Board (NR1661)
Figure 5.6-1 Power amplifier board
The terminal definition of the Power amplifier board is shown in the following table.
Table 5.6-1 Terminal definition of Power amplifier board
Pin No. Pin Name Description

1~9 Not used.
The positive terminal of the 110V/220V DC power
10 PWR+
supply input for the power amplifier.
The negative terminal of the 110V/220V DC power
11 PWR-
supply input for the power amplifier.
12 GND Grounding connection.

5.7 Filter Board(NR1662)
NR1662
EXT OUT LOAD
EXT TEST INT TEST
EXT OUT
Figure 5.7-1 Filter board
The Filter board mainly provides the functions of transmitting harmonic suppression, line
impedance matching and in-phase parallel operation isolation.
In the module, the operation center frequency of the filter can be set by setting relative jumpers
according to the given line operating frequency.
NOTE: Though the operating frequency of the filter can be set by changing
corresponding jumpers on this module is, the users are strongly recommended not to set
the frequency on the operation site.
The frequency must be set by the manufacturer. Once the frequency setting is OK, the
frequency jumpers will be marked on the jumper labels of the Filter board for reviewing.
If the user needs to change the frequency, please contact with the manufacturer.

Table 5.7-1 Terminal definition of Filter board
Pin Name Description

OUT Output terminal of the filter.
These 3 terminals are actually connected together internally. When
“OUT”and “EXT”are connected directly, the output of the filter will
EXT, be sent directly to the outside high frequency channel.
EXT TEST, Then the commissioning personnel can measure the channel level
EXT OUT directly at the “EXT TEST”port.
“EXT OUT”port is connected with external high frequency coaxial
cable.
When “OUT”and “LOAD”are connected directly, the filter output is
LOAD sent to the internal 75Ω load of the device to realize safe
self-transmitting and self-receiving of a single transceiver.
It is the internal load voltage testing port of the signal of the “OUT”
port with 20dB attenuation.
INT TEST The purpose for providing the INT TEST contact is to enable the
operator to measure the transmitting power with smaller range
instrument.
NOTE: When testing the level, the grounding connection. can be connected on the
screws on the rear panel of PCS-912 or some other equivalent places.

Chapter 6 HMI Operation
The human-machine interface (HMI) of this device enables the users to view related information
and to modify corresponding parameters of the device. You can access corresponding menu by
keyboard operation to acquire information and to modify the parameters. You can also use the
dedicated software through the commissioning port of the device to debug/upgrade the programs.
6.1 Overview
6.1.1 Design
One special HMI module is applied to realize the HMI functions. HMI can extract the information
that the users focus on. HMI is also used to light on some LED indicators or display the information
on LCD. The users can target some information in which they are interested through the keyboard
navigation. HMI module contains the following parts:.
 A 320×240 dot matrix backlight LCD used to observe and monitor the operation of the device,
The LCD is also used for the fault analysis and the settings. Corresponding messages will be
displayed on LCD If any alarm signals is issued.
 16 LED indicators used to display the operation state of the device.
 1 dedicated commissioning serial port used to set and operate the device with dedicated
software.
Please refer to Figure 5.1-2 for the HMI of PCS-912.
6.1.2 LED Indicators
LED indicators of the HMI module are shown in the following figure.
HEALTHY 3dB ALARM
ALARM RECVING
START 6dB
RECV 9dB
STOP1 12dB
STOP2 15dB
STOP3 18dB
FREQ 21dB
Figure 6.1-1 LED indicators

Table 6.1-1 Definitions of LED indicators
LED Name Color Description

HEALTHY Green Lit on when the device operates normally.
ALARM Red Lit on if any errors are detected.
START Green Lit on and retained when the device is transmitting signals.
RECV Green Lit on and retained when receiving signals.
Lit on and retained when the protection signals are
STOP1 Green
stopped.
Lit on and retained when the other protection signals are
STOP2 Green
stopped.
STOP3 Green Lit on and retained when the position signals are stopped.
Lit on when the transmitting frequency and the local carrier
frequency are OK.
FREQ Green
Flash or steady off if any errors occur in the transmitting
frequency or the local oscillation frequency.
Suppose the value of the setting “V_Fall_3dB”is X;
the value of the setting “V_Alm_3dB”is Y;
the actual receiving level of the device is Z.
3dB ALARM Yellow
The 3dB ALARM LED indicator will be lit on if Z<Y-X,
otherwise the 3dB ALARM LED indicator will be steady
off.
Suppose the value of the setting “dB_Attenuate”is X;
The RECVING LED indicator will be lit on if the actual
RECVING Green receiving level >（-5＋X）dBv.
The RECVING LED indicator will be steady off if the actual
receiving level <（-5＋X）dBv.
The green light is lit on if the level of the channel signal is
＋6dB Green more than 6dB higher than the receiving start-up level,
otherwise it is steady off.
These LED indicators are explained in detail: “3dB ALARM”, “RECVING”, “+6dB”… and “+21dB”.
 The “3dB ALARM”LED indicator changes according to the settings of [V_Alm_3dB] and
[V_Fall_3dB].
 The LED indicators “+6dB”… and “+21dB”change according to the receiving start-up levels.

 The “RECVING”LED indicator changes according to the setting of [dB_Attenuate]. Please

refer to section 7.3.2 for details.
6.1.3 Serial Port for debugging
The serial port for debugging is shown in the following figure.
Figure 6.1-2 Serial Port for debugging
This is an RS-232 port. It is used to debug the program and upgrade the program with the
dedicated commissioning software.
6.2 Menu Structure
6.2.1 Overview
On the main screen of the device, you can press the “”key to access the main menu and select
the submenu via the “”, “”and the “ENT”keys. Press the “ESC”key to return to the upper
menu. The menu tree of PCS-912 is shown in the following figure.

1. BI_Start
1. f_Send_EstVal 2. BI_Recv
2. f_Local_EstVal 3. BI_Stop_1
3. f_Recv_EstVal 4. BI_Stop_2
1. MEASUREMENT
4. U_ChLev_EstVal 5. BI_Stop_3
5. U_Rectify_Recv 6. BI_ChTest
6. U_Rectify_FR 7. BI_Echo
2. BI STATE 8. BI_RstTarg
1. f_Send 9. BO_PLC
2. V_Alm_3dB 10. Alm_Abnor
3. V_Fall_3dB 11. Alm_3dB

3. CONFIG SETTINGS
4. dB_Attenuate 12. VBI_GPS_Sync
5. En_Echo 13. Alm_Pwr_Amplififer
6. En_AutoChExchange 14. Alm_Amplififer
15. Alm_Recv
1. TRP REPORT
16. Alm_Pwr_Opto
Main Menu 4. REPORT 2. ALM REPORT
17. Alm_FPGA
3. BI CHG REPORT
18. Alm_SDRAM
1. Cmd_RstTarg
19. Alm_SRAM
2. Cmd_ChTest
20. Alm_EEPROM
5. CTRL CMD 3. Cmd_ClearReport
21. Alm_Freq_Send
4. Cmd_Start
22. Alm_Freq_Local
6. CLOCK
5. Cmd_Stop
1. Equip_ID
7. EQUIP DESCRON
2. Equip_Type
1. CheckMode_Print
3. Program_Ver
2. Baud_Print
8. EQUIP SETTINGS 4. Program_CRC
3. t1_ChExchange
5. SUBQ
4. t2_ChExchange
6. CPU_Time
5. language
7. HMI_Time
1. TRP REPORT
9. PRINT 2. ALM REPORT
3. BI CHG REPORT
4. SETTINGS
5. EQUIP DESCRON
6. BI STATE
Figure 6.2-1 Menu Tree of PCS-912

6.2.2 MEASUREMENT
Some parameters of the running device are shown in a visualized and real-time way for
commissioning or maintenance.
6.2.3 BI STATE
It mainly includes the state changes of all the binary inputs and binary outputs.
For the binary inputs:
If an item in the menu BI STATE is “1”, it means that the corresponding input signal is received.
If an item in the menu BI STATE is “0”, it means that the corresponding input signal is not
received.
For the binary outputs:
If an item in the menu BI STATE is “1”, it means that the corresponding output contact has output.
If an item in the menu BI STATE is “0”, it means that the corresponding output contact has no
output.
Meanwhile, this menu provides self-supervision information.
If the state is “1”, it means that that the item being checked is abnormal,
If the state is “0”, it means that that the item being checked is OK.
The “+”and “-”keys can be used to switch amongst different pages in this menu.
6.2.4 CONFIG SETTINGS
Some parameters should be set to ensure the normal operation of PCS-912.
You can use the “+”and “-”keys to change settings with this menu. See section 6.4.2 for details.
6.2.5 REPORT
This menu allows choosing to display tripping reports, self-supervision report or state changes
reports of binary inputs.
After accessing the REPORT menu, you can switch amongst different reports by using “+”and “-”
keys.
6.2.6 CTRL CMD
Certain commands can be executed by using this menu. The meanings of the submenus of the
“CTRL CMD”menu are listed in the following table.

Table 6.2-1 Submenu Definition of the “CTRL CMD”menu
Command Name Description

Cmd_RstTarg Used to reset the LED indicators with retention on the front
panel of the device. Also used to reset the relays with
retention.
Cmd_ChTest Refer to section 6.3.5 for details.
Cmd_ClearReport Used to clear all the tripping reports, state change reports
and self-supervision reports.
Cmd_Start Used to enforce the device in the transmitting state for the
convenience of commissioning.
Cmd_Stop Used to enforce the device in the stopping state.
6.2.7 CLOCK
Used to display and modify current clock of the device.
The “+”and “-”keys are used to modify the time, the “ENT”key is used to confirm modification, the
“ESC”key is used to cancel modification.
6.2.8 EQUIP DESCRON
The information of PCS-912 itself is displayed in this menu.
6.2.9 EQUIP SETTINGS
This menu includes the parameters necessary for the communication with local printers.
It also includes the automatic timing channel exchanges.
The setting methods are the same as “CONFIG SETTINGS”.
6.2.10 PRINT
In this menu, the following items can be printed:
Tripping reports (including recorded wave forms),
self-supervision reports,
the state changes of binary inputs,
settings list,
device description,
device state.
While printing tripping reports, to deal with the recorded waveforms which are too long, the “”,
“”or the “+”, “-”keys can be used to choose and print waveforms of different periods,

6.3 LCD Display
6.3.1 Main Interface
When PCS-912 is running normally after it is energized, it will show the default main screen on its
LCD with the real time data updated as shown in the following figure.
When a new message is generated on the device, “Please View XX Report”will be shown on the
LCD. When the reports are accessed, the prompt message will disappear automatically.
Figure 6.3-1 LCD Main Interface
6.3.2 MEASUREMENT
You can find information about estimated transmitting frequency (f_Send_EstVal) and some other
information of the device by viewing “MEASUREMENT”.
The “MEASUREMENT”interface is shown in the following figure.
Operation steps:
1) Press the “”key to access the main menu;
2) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to the “MEASUREMENT”menu, and press the
“ENT”key to access the menu and view the information.

Figure 6.3-2 MEASUREMENT menu
6.3.3 BI STATE
State changes of binary inputs and outputs of PCS-912 can be viewed in the “BI STATE”menu as
shown in the following figure.
Operation steps:
2) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to the “BI STATE”menu, and press the “ENT”
key to access the menu and view the information.

Figure 6.3-3 BI STATE menu
NOTE: “BI STATE”contains too much to display on a single screen, so you can use the
“”or the “”key to browse all the items.
6.3.4 REPORT
Tripping reports, self-supervision reports, reports of the state changes of circuit breakers are listed
in the “REPORT”menu as shown in the following figure.
Operation steps:
2) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to the “REPORT”menu, and press the “ENT”
key to access the menu and view the information.

REPORT
1.TRP REPORT
2.ALM REPORT
3.BI CHG REPORT
Figure 6.3-4 REPORT menu
The descriptions of the submenus in the above figure are listed in the following table..
Table 6.3-1 REPORT Definition
No. Submenu Description
When the BI_Recv (Displayed in the BI STATE submenu of the

1 TRP REPORT main menu) changes from 0 to1 (triggered on the rising edge),
a tripping report will be generated.
2 ALM REPORT Self-supervision reports.

3 BI CHG REPORT Reports of the state changes of binary inputs.
6.3.4.1 TRP REPORT
In the “REPORT”menu, use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to “TRP REPORT”menu,
and press the “ENT”key to access the menu and view the information as shown in the following
figure.

Figure 6.3-5 TRP REPORT interface
In the above figure, you can see “View FR Wave”is selected. Pressing the “ENT”key to access
the interface as shown in the following figure:
Figure 6.3-6 Channel wave recording interface
PCS-912 can store 64 tripping reports. Each tripping report includes corresponding recorded
channel waveforms, state changes of binary inputs, transmitting frequency, receiving frequency,
local carrier frequency and estimated channel power.
When the BI_Recv (Displayed in the BI STATE submenu of the main menu) changes from 0 to1
(triggered on the rising edge), a tripping report will be generated.
When the receiving level is changed from 0 to 1, firstly all the state changes of the binary inputs at
this moment will be recorded in the message as shown on the right of Figure 6.3-5. Meanwhile, it

records the transmitting frequency, the receiving frequency and the local carrier frequency values
estimated since this moment, as well as channel waveforms, transmitting state and receiving state
100ms before (sampling at an interval of 0.6ms) and also 18s after this moment.
In Figure 6.3-6, (90ms, -16.4dBv, 0, 0) indicates that the relative time from wave recording to the
vertical line is 90ms, the channel power level at the vertical line is -16.3dBv, the transmitting state
is 0 and the receiving state is 0.
Because the wave recording time is too long, the waveforms will be displayed on many screens,
which make it very difficult to view in a normal way. The users are more concerned about the
moments when there are state changes of the transmitting and receiving. Therefore, the software
supports using the “+”and “-”keys while viewing waveforms to realize the switching the time
points of the state changes of the transmitting and receiving.
Of course, you can use the “”and “”keys for fine adjustment of the screen to the left or right,
and you can also use the “”and “”keys for switching amongst different waveform page.
6.3.4.2 ALM REPORT
In the “REPORT”menu, use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to “ALM REPORT”menu,
figure.
Figure 6.3-7 “ALM REPORT”menu
PCS-912 provides a self-supervision function. It can store 256 self-supervision reports, the
message format is shown in the above figure. It includes:
 Frequent inaccuracy detection (including the transmitting frequency and the local carrier
frequency).
 CPU board SRAM error detection.
 CPU board EEPROM error detection.

 CPU board SDRAM error detection.
 Power supply detection of the power amplifier.
 Amplifying circuit detection of the power amplifier.
 Receiving circuit detection.
 Power supply detection of the optical coupler binary input.
 Detection of reports loss during the period when the device is de-energized.
 Detection of 3dB level falling.
During the operation of the device, hardware self-supervision error or abnormal system running
will lead to an immediate self-supervision report. If several pieces of error information are
contained in one report, they will be displayed one by one.
6.3.4.3 BI CHG REPORT
In the “REPORT”menu, use the “”or “”key to move the cursor to “BI CHG REPORT”menu,
figure.
Figure 6.3-8 “BI CHG REPORT”menu
PCS-912 can store 256 state change reports
“Alm Abnor 0=>1”indicates the state was “0”and it changes to “1”.
“BI_Echo 0=>0”indicates that the state of “BI_Echo”was “0”and now it is still “0”, it means there

is no state change.
6.3.5 CTRL CMD
Certain commands can be executed by using this menu. “CTRL CMD”interface is shown in the
following figure.
Operation steps:
2) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to “CTRL CMD”menu, and press the “ENT”to
access the menu.
Figure 6.3-9 CTRL CMD menu
3) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to a submenu of the “CTRL CMD”menu, and
press the “ENT”key.
“Cmd_ChTest”is taken as an example.

Figure 6.3-10 Cmd_ChTest selection
Now press the “”key to move the cursor to “YES”and then press the “ENT”key. After 15
seconds, a channel exchange test interface will pop up as shown in the following figure.
NOTE: Please do not operate on the keyboard while waiting.
NOTE: For the menus of the other 5 commands except “Cmd_ChTest”, if you press the
“”key to move the cursor to “YES”and then press the “ENT”key, no new interface will
pop up and the command will be executed directly.
Figure 6.3-11 Channel exchange test interface
When the device stays at the main interface, after a channel exchange test is finished, the LCD

will switch automatically from the main interface to the channel exchange test interface after the
test, and will switch back to the main interface after holding the channel exchange test interface for
a certain period of time.
If the channel exchange test is started when the device is not at the main interface, the LCD will
switch automatically to the channel exchange test interface after the test is finished, and will stay
in the channel exchange test interface till the user operates on the keyboard.
The channel exchange test interface mainly includes ：
channel exchange test results;
recorded channel waveforms, recorded transmitting waveforms, recorded receiving waveforms

within 18 seconds;
time coordinate axes of the channel exchange test.
After completing the channel exchange test, the operators only need to review the channel
exchange results to judge whether the channel exchange succeeds.
If the channel exchange is not successful, the reasons can be found from the information
displayed on the channel exchange test interface. In the LCD display as shown in the above figure,
the reason why the channel exchange test failed is: the 3dB Falling alarm issued during the
channel test.
6.3.6 EQUIP DESCRON
The information about PCS-912 itself is listed in the “EQUIP DESCRON”menu as shown in the
following figure.
Operation steps:
2) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to the “EQUIP DESCRON”menu, and press
the “ENT”key to access the menu and view the information.

Figure 6.3-12 EQUIP DESCRON
6.4 Keyboard Input Operation
6.4.1 Password Protection
To ensure safe operations, a password is provided. The password is required when modifying
settings and parameters of the device, or executing the commands in the “CTRL CMD”menu.
The password is a sequential entering of 4 keys, i.e. “+”, “”, “”and “-”.
If a user has quitted but later he wants to access a menu that needs password, the password
should be input again.
The interface to input the password is shown in the following figure.
Figure 6.4-1 Password validation interface

If the password is input correctly, relative operations are permitted.
If the password is wrong, a message “Invalid Password, Enter Again… ”will be prompted before
switching back to the “Menu”interface.
6.4.2 EQUIP SETTINGS
Operation steps:
2) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to the “EQUIP SETTINGS”menu, press the
“ENT”key and input the correct password to access the “EQUIP SETTINGS”menu as shown
in the following figure.
Figure 6.4-2 EQUIP SETTINGS interface
3) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to a certain setting, and press the “ENT”key to
the submenu to modify the setting value.
“f_Send”is taken as an example.

Figure 6.4-3 Transmitting frequency setting interface
4) Use the “”, “”, “”and “”to move the cursor to the setting to be set.
Use the “+”and the “-”keys to modify the setting, or to press the “ESC”key to cancel the
modification.
Press the “ENT”key to pop up an interface as shown in the following figure.
Figure 6.4-4 Transmitting frequency saving interface
5) Use the “”and the “”keys and move the cursor to “YES”to save the modifications, or
move the cursor to “NO”to cancel the modifications.
NOTE: Please check the setting list carefully after modifying the setting to ensures there

are no errors in the settings.
6.4.3 Modification of Device Parameters
Operation steps:
2) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to the “EQUIP SETTINGS”menu, press the
“ENT”key and input the correct password to access the “EQUIP SETTINGS”menu as shown
in the following figure.
Figure 6.4-5 EQUIP SETTINGS Interface
The following steps are the same as introduced in section 6.4.2.
6.4.4 Clock Modification
Operation steps:
2) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to the “CLOCK”menu, and press the “ENT”to
access the “CLOCK”menu as shown in the following figure.

Figure 6.4-6 CLOCK modification interface
6.4.5 Report Printing
Operation steps:
2) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to the “PRINT”menu, and press the “ENT”to
access the “PRINT”menu as shown in the following figure.
Figure 6.4-7 Report Printing Interface
3) Use the “”or the “”key to move the cursor to the menu corresponding to the report to be
printed, and then press the “ENT”key to access the printing interface.
The interface for printing “EQUIP DESCRON”are shown in the following figure.

Figure 6.4-8 “EQUIP DESCRON”printing selection
Use the “”and the “”keys and move the cursor to “YES”to save the modifications, or move the
cursor to “NO”to cancel the modifications.

Chapter 7 Settings and Parameters
7.1 Overview
Settings and parameters of the device are the basis of its normal operation. Despite of no
damages to the device, errors will appear if incorrect settings are chosen for use. Prior to putting
the device into operation, it’
s necessary to set the settings and parameters of the device according
to practical requirements. Settings and parameters of the device involve 2 parts: equipment
parameters and settings. Settings and parameters can be set and modified by HMI or by dedicated
commissioning software.
7.2 Equipment Parameters
7.2.1 Parameter List
Table 7.2-1 Equipment parameters
No. Setting Name Min. Value Max. Value Step Default Unit
1 CheckMode_Print 0 2 1 0
2 Baud_Print 4800 57600 4800 bps
3 t_ChExchange_1 00:00 hh:mm
4 t_ChExchange_2 00:00 hh:mm
5 language 0 1 1 0
7.2.2 Parameter Description
1) CheckMode_Print
It is used to set the check mode of the printer port of the PCS-912:
“0”means the mode not to verify,
“1”means the even verifying mode,
“2”is the odd verifying mode.
The stop bit is 1 bit fixedly.
2) Baud_Print
It is used to set the baud rate of the printer port of the PCS-912.
It can be set as 4800bps, 9600bps, 19200bps, 38400bps or 57600bps.
3) t_ChExchange_1

When the settings [En_Echo] and [En_AutoChExchange] in the “CONFIG SETTINGS”

menu are both set as “1”, the PCS-912 will automatically perform the channel test at the 2
moments represented by the [t_ChExchange_1] and [t_ChExchange_2] in the “EQUIP
SETTINGS”menu.
4) t_ChExchange_2
See the introduction of [t_ChExchange_1].
5) language
This parameter is used to select the language:
if this parameter is set as “0”, Chinese is selected;
if this parameter is set as “1”, English is selected.
7.3 Settings
7.3.1 Setting List
Table 7.3-1 Settings
No. Setting Name Min. Value Max. Value Step Default Unit
1 f_Send 40 500 1 186 kHz
2 V_Alm_3dB 0.00 31.00 0.01 10.00 dBv
3 V_Fall_3dB 3 6 1 3 dBv
4 dB_Attenuate 0 14 1 14 dB
5 En_Echo 0 1 1 0
6 En_AutoChExchange 0 1 1 0
7.3.2 Setting Description
1) f_Send
It is used to set the operating frequency at which the device transmits signals. If the
transmission frequency setting [f_Send] is set as 200kHz, a sine wave of 200kHz will be
generated from the channel port when the device transmits. When setting this value, attention
must be paid that the value shall be identical to the center frequency of the Filter module;
otherwise, you will find no output signal at the channel port when the device transmits signals.
2) V_Alm_3dB
It is used to set the 3dB alarm level of this device. This setting [V_Alm_3dB] and the setting
[V_Fall_3dB] decide together how to generate a 3dB alarm. Set the setting [V_Alm_3dB] as
“X”, and set the setting [V_Fall_3dB] as “Y”; the channel receiving level is “Z”at the same
time. Alm_3dB will be issued when the equation “Z < X –Y”is met. The setting [V_Fall_3dB]
can be set as 3, 4, 5 or 6, and it provides several optional alarms to the users. The setting
[V_Alm_3dB] can be set according to a channel test. During a channel test, observe the

signal level value from the contralateral transceiver on the receiving transceiver. This is the
value for the setting [V_Alm_3dB].
3) V_Fall_3dB
It is used to set the 3dB fall level of this device. See the introduction above about the setting
[V_Alm_3dB].
4) dB_Attenuate
It is used to set the dB_Attenuate of this device. If signal transmission between 2

transceivers suffers a small attenuation (i.e.: high receiving margin), certain loss can be input
by adjusting the jumpers J1, J2, J3, J4 and J5 on the Receiving/output board NR1660.
J1, J2, J3, J4 and J5, and their corresponding attenuation value are shown as below.
Table 7.3-2 Jumpers and attenuation
Jumper Attenuation Value (dB)

J1 3
J2 6
J3 10
J4 14
J5 0
Notice that the input of the channel attenuation decides the receiving starting level.
Correlation between them can be seen in the following table. The higher the attenuation value
is, the higher the starting level will be.
Table 7.3-3 Attenuation and starting level
Attenuation Value (dB) Starting Level (dBv)

0 -5
3 -2
6 1
10 5
14 9
When there is input of channel attenuation, the receiving starting level will enhance
correspondingly, and the receiving margin will reduce with the same amplitude of receiving
level on the channel. You can see obvious differences from the changes of the receiving
margin LED indicators in the following table.

Table 7.3-4 Receiving margin LED indicators at different channel attenuation
Channel Level (dBv) 14 14 14

Channel Attenuation (dB) 0 3 10
Starting Level (dBv) -5 -2 5
+6dB
+9dB
+12dB
Receiving Margin Light
+15dB
+18dB
+21dB
When the commissioning personnel completes setting jumpers for channel attenuation on the
Receiving/output board, it must be ensured the setting [dB_Attenuate] must be equal to the
values associated with jumpers. If the commissioning personnel fail to make sure of the
consistency between the jumpers and setting, the transceiver can not work normally.
5) En_Echo
It is used to enable or disable the remote start logic of this device. When this setting is set as
“1”, the remote start logic will be put into service in the transceiver. Now the transceiver itself
can complete the whole channel test, without cooperation with external protection. When this
setting is set as “0”, the remote start logic in the transceiver will be disabled. When it is used in
conjunction with the relay protection of our company, this setting has to be set to “0”, because
the protection will fulfill the channel test instead of the transceiver.
6) En_AutoChExchange
It is used to enable or disable the exchange channel test function at appointed moment. When
the settings [En_Echo] and [En_AutoChExchange] in the “CONFIG SETTINGS”menu are
both set as “1”, the PCS-912 will automatically perform the channel test at the 2 moments
represented by the [t_ChExchange_1] and [t_ChExchange_2] in the “EQUIP SETTINGS”
menu without manual intervention.

Chapter 8 Installation
8.1 General
The equipment must be shipped, stored and installed with the greatest care.
Choose the place of installation such that the communication interface and the controls on the
front of the device are easily accessible.
Air must circulate freely around the equipment. Observe all the requirements regarding place of
installation and ambient conditions given in this instruction manual.
Take care that the external wiring is properly brought into the equipment and terminated correctly
and pay special attention to grounding. Strictly observe the corresponding guidelines contained in
this section.
8.2 Safety Instructions
Modules and units may only be replaced by correspondingly trained personnel. Always observe
the basic precautions to avoid damage due to electrostatic discharge when handling the
equipment.
DANGER: Only insert or withdraw the DC module while the power supply is switched off.
To this end, disconnect the power supply cable that connects with the DC module.
WARNING: Only insert or withdraw the other boards while the power supply is switched
off.
WARNING: The modules of the device may only be inserted in the slots designated in
Section 5.1. Components can be damaged or destroyed by inserting boards in the wrong
slots.
DANGER: Improper handling of the equipment can cause damage or an incorrect
response of the equipment itself or the primary plant.
WARNING: Industry packs and ribbon cables may only be replaced or the positions of
jumpers be changed on a workbench appropriately designed for working on electronic

equipment. The PCS-912 boards, bus backplanes are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
when not in the unit's housing.
The basic precautions to guard against electrostatic discharge are as follows:

 Should boards have to be removed from the device installed in a grounded cubicle in an HV
switchgear installation, discharge you by touching station ground (the cubicle) beforehand.
 Only hold electronic boards at the edges, taking care not to touch the components.
 Only works on boards that have been removed from the cubicle on a workbench designed for
electronic equipment and wear a grounded wristband. Do not wear a grounded wristband,
however, while inserting or withdrawing units.
 Always store and ship the electronic boards in their original packing. Place electronic parts in
electrostatic screened packing materials.
8.3 Checking the Shipment
Check that the consignment is complete immediately upon rece ipt. Notify the nearest
NARI-RELAYS Company or agent, should departures from the delivery note, the shipping papers
or the order be found.
Visually inspect all the material when unpacking it. When there is evidence of transport damage,
lodge a claim immediately in writing with the last carrier and notify the nearest NARI-RELAYS
Company or agent.
If the equipment is not going to be installed immediately, store all the parts in their original packing
in a clean dry place at a moderate temperature. The humidity should not exceed 90% at a
maximum temperature of +60°C; the permissible storage temperature range in dry air is -40°C to
+70°C.
8.4 Material and Tools Required
The necessary mounting kits will be provided, including screws, pincers and assembly
instructions.
A suitable drill and spanners are required to secure the cubicles to the floor using the plugs
provided (if PCS-912 is mounted in cubicles).
8.5 Device Location and Ambient Conditions
The place of installation should permit easy access especially to front of the device, i.e. to the
human-machine interface of the equipment.
There should also be free access at the rear of the equipment for additions and replacement of
electronic boards.
Since every piece of technical equipment can be damaged or destroyed by ina dmissible ambient
conditions, such as:
1) The location should not be exposed to excessive air pollution (dust, aggressive substances).

2) Severe vibration, extreme changes of temperature, high levels of humidity, surge voltages of
high amplitude and short rise time and strong induced magnetic fields should be avoided as
far as possible.
3) Air must not be allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.
The equipment can in principle be mounted in any attitude, but it is normally mounted vertically
(visibility of markings).
WARNING: Excessively high temperature can appreciably reduce the operating life of
the device.
8.6 Mechanical Installation
The device is made of a single layer 4U height 19”chassis. The following figure shows the
dimensions of device for reference in mounting.
0
1 .0
29
6.80
465.00
482.60
179.00
101.60
Figure 8.6-1 Dimensions of the PCS-912 and the cut-out in the cubicle (unit: mm)
NOTE: It is necessary to leave enough space top and bottom of the cut-out in the cubicle

for heat emission of the PCS-912.
As mentioned former (Chapter 5 Hardware Description), the boards are installed in the PCS-912,
and these boards must be plugged into the proper slots of the PCS-912 respectively. The safety
instructions must be abided by when installing the boards, see Section 9.2 Safety Instructions. The
following figure shows the installation way that a board is being plugged into a corresponding slot.
Figure 8.6-2 Demonstration of plugging a board into its corresponding slot
NOTE: This figure is only used to show how to plug a board into the corresponding slot.
The number of the boards is not as shown in the above figure, please refer to the actual
device for the number of the boards.
In the case of equipment supplied in cubicles, place the cubicles on the foundations that have
been prepared. Take care while doing so not to jam or otherwise damage any of the cables that
have already been installed. Secure the cubicles to the foundations.
8.7 Electrical Installation and Wiring
8.7.1 Grounding Guidelines

Switching operations in HV installations generate transient over voltages on control signal cables.
There is also a background of electromagnetic RF fields in electrical installations that can induce
spurious currents in the devices themselves or the leads connected to them.
All these influences can influence the operation of electronic apparatus.
On the other hand, electronic apparatus can transmit interference that can disrupt the operation of
other apparatus.
In order to minimize these influences as far as possible, certain standards have to be observed
with respect to grounding, wiring and screening.

NOTE: All these precautions can only be effective if the station ground is of good quality.
8.7.2 Cubicle Grounding
The cubicle must be designed and fitted out such that the impedance for RF interference of the
ground path from the electronic device to the cubicle ground terminal is as low as possible.
Metal accessories such as side plates, blanking plates etc., must be effectively connected
surface-to-surface to the grounded frame to ensure a low-impedance path to ground for RF
interference. The contact surfaces must not only conduct well, they must also be non -corroding.
NOTE: If the above conditions are not fulfilled, there is a possibility of the cubicle or parts
of it forming a resonant circuit at certain frequencies that would amplify the transmission of
interference by the devices installed and also reduce their immunity to induced
interference.
Movable parts of the cubicle such as doors (front and back) or hinged equipment frames must be
effectively grounded to the frame by three braided copper strips (see Figure 8.7-1).
The metal parts of the cubicle housing and the ground rail are interconnected electrically
conducting and corrosion proof. The contact surfaces shall be as large as possible.
NOTE: For metallic connections please observe the voltage difference of both materials
according to the electrochemical code.
The cubicle ground rail must be effectively connected to the station ground rail by a grounding strip
(braided copper).

Figure 8.7-1 Cubicle grounding system
8.7.3 Ground Connection on the Device

There is a ground terminal on the rear of the NR1662 module, and the ground braided copper strip
can be connected with it. Take care that the grounding strip is always as short as possible. The
main thing is that the device is only grounded at one point. Grounding loops from unit to unit are
not allowed.
There are some ground terminals on some connectors of the PCS-912, and the sign is “GND”. All
the ground terminals are connected in the cabinet of this device. So, the ground terminal on the
rear of the NR1662 module (see the following figure) is the only ground terminal of this device.
Figure 8.7-2 Ground terminal of the PCS-912

8.7.4 Grounding Strips and their Installation
High frequency currents are produced by interference in the ground connections and because of
skin effect at these frequencies, only the surface region of the grounding strips is of consequence.
The grounding strips must therefore be of (preferably tinned) braided copper and not round copper
conductors, as the cross-section of round copper would have to be too large.
Data of braided copper strip: threaded M4, 2.5 mm 2.
Proper terminations must be fitted to both ends (press/pinch fit and tinned) with a hole for bolting
them firmly to the items to be connected.
The surfaces to which the grounding strips are bolted must be electrically conducting and
non-corroding.
The following figure shows the ground strip and termination.
Figure 8.7-3 Ground strip and termination
8.7.5 Guidelines for Wiring
There are several types of cables that are used in the connection of RCS-9621C: braided copper
cable, serial communication cable.
Recommendation of each cable:
 Grounding: braided copper cable, threaded M4, 4.0mm2
 Serial communication: 4-core shielded braided cable
 DC Power supply, Binary Output: brained copper cable, 1.5mm 2
8.7.6 Wiring for Electrical Cables
A female connector is used for connecting the wires with it, and then a female connector plugs into
a corresponding male connector that is in the front of one board. For further details about the pin
defines of these connectors, see Chapter 5 Hardware Description.
The following figure shows the glancing demo about the wiring for the electrical cables.

Figure 8.7-4 Glancing demo about the wiring for electrical cables
8.8 Typical Wiring of PCS-912
Please refer to Chapter 5 for the terminal definitions of each hardware modules.
The typical wiring of PCS-912 is shown as below.
Figure 8.8-1 Typical wiring diagram of this device

Chapter 9 Commissioning
9.1 Overview
The device employs a high degree of self-checking and can issue alarms in case of fault or
abnormality. As a result of this, in the commissioning test, it is only necessary to verify that the
hardware is functioning correctly and the application-specific software settings have been applied
to the relay.
NOTE: Before carrying out any work on the equipment, the user should be familiar with
the contents of the safety and technical data sections and the ratings on the equipment’
s
rating label.
9.2 Safety Instructions
WARNING: Hazardous voltages are present in this electrical equipment during operation.
Non-observance of the safety rules can result in severe personal injury or property
damage.
WARNING: Only qualified personnel shall work on and around this equipment after
becoming thoroughly familiar with all warnings and safety notices of this manual as well
as with the applicable safety regulations.
Particular attention must be drawn to the following:
 The earthing screw of the device must be connected solidly to the protective earth conductor
before any other electrical connection is made.
 Hazardous voltages can be present on all circuits and components connected to the supply
voltage or to the measuring and test quantities.
 Hazardous voltages can be present in the device even after disconnection of the supply
voltage (storage capacitors!)
 The limit values stated in the technical data (Chapter 2) must not be exceeded at all, not even
during testing and commissioning.
9.3 Commission Tools
 Frequency selective level meter
 Voltage level oscillator

9.4 Setting Familiarization
When commissioning this device for the first time, sufficient time should be allowed to become
familiar with the method by which the settings are applied.
With the front cover in place all keys are accessible. All menu cells can be read. LED indicators
and alarms can be reset. Settings can be changed, or event records cleared.
9.5 Product Checks
These product checks cover all aspects of this device which should be checked to ensure that it
has not been physically damaged prior to commissioning, is functioning correctly and all input
quantity measurements are within the stated tolerances.
If the application-specific settings have been applied to this device prior to commissioning, it is
advisable to make a copy of the settings so as to allow them restoration later. This could be done
by extracting the settings from this device itself via printer or manually creating a setting record.
9.5.1 With the Device De-energized
This device is fully numerical and the hardware is continuously monitored. Commissioning tests
can be kept to a minimum and need only include hardware tests and conjunctive tests. The
function tests are carried out according to user’
s correlative regulations.
The following tests are necessary to ensure the normal operation of the equipment before it is first
put into service.
 Hardware tests
These tests are performed for the following hardware to ensure that there is no hardware
defect. Defects of hardware circuits other than the following can be detected by
self-monitoring when the DC power is supplied.
 User interfaces test
 Binary input circuits and output circuits test
 Function tests
These tests are performed for the following functions that are fully software-based. Tests of
the protection schemes and fault locator require a dynamic test set.
 Timers test
 Recording test
9.5.1.1 Visual Inspection
After unpacking the product, check for any damage to this device case. If there is any damage, the
internal module might also have been affected, contact the vendor. Following items listed is

necessary.
 Device panel
Carefully examine the device panel, the equipment inside and other parts inside to see that no
physical damage has occurred since installation.
 Panel wiring
Check the conducting wire which is used in the panel to assure that their cross section
meeting the requirement.
Carefully examine the wiring to see that they are no connection failure exists.
 Label
Check all the isolator binary inputs, terminal blocks, indicators, switches and push buttons to
make sure that their labels meet the requirements of this project.
 Equipment plug-in boards
Check each plug-in board of this equipment on the panel to make sure that they are well
installed into the equipment without any screw loosened.
 Grounded cable
Check whether the grounded cable from the panel terminal block is safely screwed to the
panel steel sheet.
 Switch, keypad, isolator binary inputs
Check whether all the switches, equipment keypad and isolator binary inputs work normally
and smoothly.
9.5.1.2 Insulation Test (if required)
Insulation resistance tests are only necessary during commissioning if it is required for them to be
done and they have not been performed during installation.
Isolate all wiring from the earth and test the isolation with an electronic or brushless insulation
tester at a DC voltage not exceeding 500V, The circuits need to be tested should include:
 DC power supply
 Optic-isolated control inputs
 Output contacts
The insulation resistance should be greater than 100MΩ at 500V.
Test method:
To unplug all the terminals sockets of this device, and do the Insulation resistance test for each
circuit above with an electronic or brushless insulation tester.
On completion of the insulation resistance tests, ensure all external wiring is correctly reconnected

to the protection
9.5.1.3 Check the Jumpers
In general, the jumpers of this device have been set correctly according to the practical application.
While, checking the jumpers is a good habit before this device is brought to service.
9.5.1.4 External Wiring
Check that the external wiring is correct to the relevant application scheme diagram.
Check the wiring against the schematic diagram for the installation to ensure compliance with the
customer’s normal practice.
9.5.1.5 Auxiliary Supply
This device can be operated from either 110/125Vdc or 220/250Vdc auxiliary supply depending on
the nominal supply rating. The incoming voltage must be within the operating range specified in
the following table, before energizing this device, measure the auxiliary supply to ensure it within
the operating range.
9.5.2 With this Device Energized
The following groups of checks verify that this device hardware and software is functioning
correctly and should be carried out with the auxiliary supply applied to this device.
9.5.2.1 Front Panel LCD Display
The liquid crystal display (LCD) is designed to operate in a wide range of substation ambient
temperatures. For this purpose, this device has an automatic “LCD contrast”adjusting feature,
which is capable to adjust LCD contrast automatically according to the ambient temperature.
Connect the device to DC power supply correctly and turn this device on. Check program version
and forming time displayed in command menu to ensure that are corresponding to what ordered.
9.5.2.2 Date and Time
If the time and date is not being maintained by substation automation system, the date and time
should be set manually.
In the event of the auxiliary supply failing, with a battery fitted on CPU board, the time and date will
be maintained. Therefore when the auxiliary supply is restored the time and date will be correct
and not need to set again.
Set the date and time to the correct local time and date using menu item ”CLOCK”.
To test this, remove the auxiliary supply from this device for approximately 30s. After being
re-energized, the time and date should be correct.
9.5.2.3 Testing the HEALTHY LED indicator
Apply the rated DC Power supply and check that the “HEALTHY”LED is lighting in green. We
need to emphasize that the “HEALTHY”LED is always lighting in the operation except that serious
errors occurs in the device.

9.5.2.4 Testing the ALARM LED indicator
Produce one of the abnormal conditions, the “ALARM”LED will light in red. When all the abnormal
condition disappears, the “ALARM”LED will extinguish.
9.5.2.5 Testing Other LED indicators
It is recommended to test each of the other LED indicators in corresponding function test.
9.5.2.6 Testing the Binary Inputs
This test checks that all the binary inputs of this device are functioning correctly.
The binary inputs should be energized one at a time, see external connection diagrams for
terminal numbers.
Ensure that the voltage applied on the binary input must be within the operating range.
The status of each binary input can be viewed using menu item “BI STATE”. Sign “1”denotes an
energized input and sign “0”denotes a de-energized input.
9.5.3 Transmitting Level Detection
Firstly, use a dedicated connection plug to short-circuit the terminals “OUT”and “LOAD”on the
filter plug-in (NR1662). Use the frequency selective level meter with the high resistance tap
selected to connect between the terminal “INT TEST”and the device earth (a screw on the panel
is OK), as shown in the figure below. The device is put in the transmitting state now. Then check
the output level reading on the frequency selective level meter, which is expected to be
+(11±1)dBv at this time. Because the level value at the terminal “INT TEST” suffered an
attenuation of 20dB inside, the actual transmitting level would be 11dBv+20dBv=31dBv.
The device has to work at the 75Ω load, when the voltage level of 31dBv can be converted to a
power level of 40dBm.
The following figure shows a schematic diagram of transmitting level detection.

Figure 9.5-1 Schematic diagram of Transmitting Level Detection
9.5.4 Starting Level Margin Light Test
Use a dedicated connection plug to short-circuit the terminals “OUT”and “EXT OUT”on the filter
plug-in (NR1662), and connect the voltage level oscillator and the frequency selective level meter
as shown in the following figure. Adjust the output frequency of the level oscillator same as that of
the device; then change slowly the output of the level oscillator from small to big. When the binary
input [BI_Recv] of the device is changed from “0”to “1”, the reading of the frequency selective
level meter is the starting level. Margin LED indicators can be tested in the same way.
The following figure shows a schematic diagram of starting level margin light test.

NR1662
EXT OUT LOAD
EXT TEST INT TEST

Frequency
selective
level meter
8
EXT OUT
75
Voltage level
oscillator
Figure 9.5-2 Schematic diagram of Starting Level Margin Light Test
9.5.5 Channel Test and 3dB Alarm Setting

After regular checking of transmitting and receiving circuit is completed, connect the device to the
high frequency channel and use the short circuit plug on the filter to short-circuit the terminals
“EXT OUT”and “OUT”. Contact the offside substation/power plant and turn on the power for the
offside transceiver. Put in remote start channel test logic on both sides (set the setting [En_Echo]
as “1” and [dB_Attenuate] as “0”). Then perform the exchange signal test (using the
“Cmd_ChTest”of the “CTRL CMD”submenu in the main menu).
During the testing period that local transmitting is stopped and only receives the contralateral high
frequency (the first 5s), firstly observe the receiving margin light of the device. If all the six
receiving margin LED indicators are lit on (the receiving margin is over +21dB), attenuation loss
can be input manually in the receiving circuit. There are 4 taps of attenuation: 3, 6, 10 and 14dB,
please refer to 7.3.2 for the details to input them. Choose to input 1 tap of attenuation and perform
another channel test. If all the margin LED indicators are still lit on, continue to increase the
attenuation loss in the receiving circuit.
The best situation is that 1 or more LED indicators of above “+12dB”are lit on (i.e. the receiving
margin ≥ 12dB). If the receiving margin is below 9dB (i.e.: the “+9dB”light is steady off), it means
line attenuation is relatively high. The high frequency channel need to be checked till appropriate
operation conditions are met.
After inputting attenuation in the receiving circuit, set the setting [dB_Attenuate] to the value input
in the receiving circuit. Now perform the channel test again, during the testing period that receives
the contralateral high frequency (the first 5s), observe the channel power level displayed on the

LCD main menu, this value is the setting [V_Alm_3dB] to be set as (if observed channel power
level is 28.65dBv, then [V_Alm_3dB] should be set as 28.65dBv).
The setting [V_Fall_3dB] is often set as “3”; but it can be set as “6”if required by the customers.
After finishing all the settings, write the settings on an adhesive label and paste the label on the
back plate of the device, for the use of future scheduled check and validation of the device.
After finishing all the testing work for the device, firstly use the “Cmd_RstTarg”of the “CTRL
CMD”submenu in the main menu to reset the signals and LED indicators with retention; and then
use “Cmd_ClearReport”of the “CTRL CMD”submenu to delete tripping reports, self-supervision
reports and binary input state change reports in this device. Now the device can be put into
service.
When the device LCD stays on the main menu and after the operators have performed a daily
channel exchange test, the device will switch automatically to the channel exchange test interface
and display results of the channel exchange test clearly.
The device LCD will switch back to the main menu after holding the channel exchange test
interface for a certain period. This function is provided for the convenience of the operators to
judge whether the channel test is successful by the channel exchange test interface without any
menu operations.
9.5.6 Final Checks
Ensure the device restarts to work, all the abnormal occurrences possible to disable the device
have been eliminated and all the signal LED indicators are reset. Check the positions of jumpers
on the device carefully, and ensure the operating parameters of the device to satisfy the operation
requirements. If possible, please clear all the historical reports by the “CTRL CMD”submenu in
the main menu, input correct password to access the “CTRL CMD”submenu, and then execute
“Cmd_ClearReport”.
After the device is put into operation, only the “HEALTHY”and “FREQ”LED indicators on the
panel would be lit on under normal condition. Users can view the device operating parameters
(e.g.: Binary inputs/outputs, frequency estimation and channel sampling) by operating on the
keyboard. It facilitates site personnel a lot in commissioning and maintenance.
In order to minimize interference and provide a sound work environment, mobile phones,
interphone and other radio transceivers should be kept away from the installation site.
After the above tests are completed, remove all test or temporary shorting leads, etc. If it has been
necessary to disconnect any of the external wiring from the device in order to perform the wiring
verification tests, it should be ensured that all connections are replaced in accordance with the
relevant external connection or scheme diagram.

Chapter 10 Maintenance
10.1 Maintenance Schedule
The device does not require any maintenance if it works normally in regular condition.
10.2 Regular Functional Check
A regular functional check of the device is unnecessary.
10.3 Failure Tracing and Repair
No errors should occur during normal operation of the device. Should nevertheless one occur,
note the precise error phenomena and contact us or our local representative. See Chapter 6 for
further details about the error phenomena of the device and some usual ways of fault repair.
10.4 Replace Failed Modules
If the failure is identified to be in the device module and the user has spare modules, the user can
recover the device by replacing the failed modules.
Repair at the site should be limited to module replacement. Maintenance at the component level is
not recommended.
Check that the replacement module has an identical module name and hardware type-form as the
removed module. Furthermore, the CPU module replaced should have the same software version.
WARNING: Units and modules may only be replaced while the supply is switched off and
only by appropriately trained and qualified personnel. Strictly observe the basic
precautions to guard against electrostatic discharge.
WARNING: When handling a module, take anti-static measures such as wearing an
earthed wrist band and placing modules on an earthed conductive mat. Otherwise, many
of the electronic components could suffer damage. After replacing the CPU module,
check the settings.
DANGER: After replacing modules, be sure to check that the same configuration is set
as before the replacement. If this is not the case, there is a danger of the unintended
operation of switchgear taking place or of devices not functioning correctly. Persons may
also be put in danger.

10.5 Cleaning
Before cleaning the equipment ensure that all DC supplies, current transformer and voltage
transformer connections are isolated to prevent any chance of an electric shock whilst cleaning.
10.6 Storage
The spare relay or module should be stored in a dry and clean room. Based on IEC standard
60255-6 the storage temperature should be -40°C to 70°C, but the temperature of -10°C to 40°C is
recommended for long-term storage.

Chapter 11 Decommissioning and Disposal
11.1 Decommissioning
11.1.1 Switching off
To switch off the device, switch off the external miniature circuit breaker of the power supply.
11.1.2 Disconnecting cables

Disconnect the cables in accordance with the rules and recommendations made by relational
department.
NOTE: If the cables are optical fiber cables, they must be adequately protected from
mechanical damage and damp during shipment and storage. Especially the cable ends
must be protected to prevent the ingress of moisture. Rolls of cables may only be turned in
the direction of the arrow on the side and may only be transported on horizontal spindles.
Avoid submitting the cables to vibration.
DANGER: Before disconnecting the power supply cables that connected with the DC
module of the device, make sure that the external miniature circuit breaker of the power
supply is switched off.
11.1.3 Dismantling
The device rack may now be removed from the system cubicle, after which the cubicles may also
be removed.
DANGER: When the station is in operation, make sure that there is an adequate safety
distance to live parts, especially as dismantling is often performed by unskilled personnel.
11.2 Disposal
In every country there are companies specialized in the proper disposal of electronic waste.
NOTE: Strictly observe all local and national regulations when disposing of the device.


Chapter 12 Manual Version History
Chapter 12 Manual Version History

In current version of the instruction manual, several descriptions on existing features have been
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PCS-912

Power Line Carrier Transceiver

Nanjing NARI-RELAYS ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

Documentation for equipment ordered from NARI-RELAYS is dispatched separately from

Health and Safety

Qualified personnel are individuals who:

 Are trained in emergency procedures (first aid).

NANJING NARI-RELAYS ELECTRIC CO., LTD. i

Instructions and Warnings

The following indicators and standard definitions are used:

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The earthing terminal of the equipment must be securely earthed

 Printed circuit board

Carefully handle the connection cable without applying excessive force.

The information in this manual is carefully checked periodically,

We reserve the rights to make technical improvements without

NANJING NARI-RELAYS ELECTRIC CO., LTD. iii

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Health and Safety ..................................................................................................................... i

Instructions and Warnings..................................................................................................... ii

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... v

1.2 Functions and Characteristics ........................................................................................ 1

Chapter 2 Technical Data............................................................................................................... 3

2.1 General Specification ....................................................................................................... 3

2.1.1 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................ 3

2.1.2 Mechanical Specifications..................................................................................... 4

2.1.3 Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range ......................................................... 4

2.1.4 Type Test.................................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Certification ....................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 3 Principle of Device ....................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Basic Working Principle................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Logic Block Diagram of Device ....................................................................................... 8

Chapter 4 Supervision ..................................................................................................................11

4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................11

4.2 Device Self-supervision ..................................................................................................11

4.2.1 Hardware Supervision...........................................................................................11

4.2.2 Setting Supervision ...............................................................................................11

4.2.3 Alarm Handling Recommendations.....................................................................11

Chapter 5 Hardware Description ................................................................................................ 13

5.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 13

5.2 PWR Board (NR1301)...................................................................................................... 15

5.3 CPU Board (NR1142)....................................................................................................... 17

NANJING NARI-RELAYS ELECTRIC CO., LTD. v

5.4 Receiving/Output Board (NR1660) ................................................................................ 19

5.5 Binary Input Board (NR1509)......................................................................................... 20

5.6 Power Amplifer Board (NR1661).................................................................................... 22

5.7 Filter Board(NR1662) ...................................................................................................... 23

Chapter 6 HMI Operation ............................................................................................................. 25

6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 25

6.1.2 LED Indicators ...................................................................................................... 25

6.1.3 Serial Port for debugging .................................................................................... 27

6.2 Menu Structure................................................................................................................ 27

6.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................ 27

6.2.3 BI STATE ................................................................................................................ 29

6.2.4 CONFIG SETTINGS............................................................................................... 29

6.2.5 REPORT ................................................................................................................. 29

6.2.6 CTRL CMD ............................................................................................................. 29

6.2.7 CLOCK ................................................................................................................... 30

6.2.8 EQUIP DESCRON.................................................................................................. 30

6.2.9 EQUIP SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 30

6.2.10 PRINT ................................................................................................................... 30

6.3 LCD Display..................................................................................................................... 31

6.3.1 Main Interface........................................................................................................ 31