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Application Guide Volume III AG2020-09
Testing Reclosing Sequence in SEL-300 Series

Relays and SEL-700 Series Relays
Hardesh Khatri, Sruty Singh, and Avinash Maddela
INTRODUCTION
Relays with reclosing capability offer great flexibility, operability, and improved continuity of
service by reclosing after momentary faults while also tripping to lockout for permanent faults.
This application guide provides a systematic approach to testing the three-phase reclosing
sequence. Such testing is critical to understanding the relay response when a fault occurs in the
power system. Note that this application guide does not cover testing of a single-phase reclosing
sequence.
This application guide explains the reclosing logic in SEL relays by defining an example system,
describing test set connections, and then elaborating the testing procedure for each of the following
fault scenarios:
➤ Momentary or Temporary Fault
➤ Permanent Fault
The test procedures shown in this application guide are applicable to the following relays:
SEL-351S, SEL-351A, SEL-351, SEL-311L, SEL-311C, SEL-751A, and SEL-751. Except for
minor changes to setting names and Relay Word bits, the reclosing logic in these relays is similar.
For simplicity, this application guide shows the settings, Relay Word bits, and testing procedures
for the SEL-351S-5 Protection System Relay.
RECLOSING LOGIC
Breakers and reclosers are fault-interrupting devices that open and reclose into a faulted line in an
attempt to restore power. In case of temporary faults, the use of automatic reclosing can
significantly improve the reliability of the power system.
To test the reclosing sequence, it is critical to understand the operation of a reclosing relay and the
three states involved in the reclosing sequence.
➤ Reset State
➤ Cycle State
➤ Lockout State
In the SEL-351S-5, these states are represented by three Relay Word bits: 79RS (Reset State),
79CY (Cycle State), and 79LO (Lockout State). These states are also available on the SEL-351S-5
front panel as target LEDs. Figure 1 explains the three states and their transitions. The reclosing
relay can be in only one of these three states at a given time. The corresponding Relay Word bit
asserts to logical 1 when the relay enters one of these states.
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Reset State
The circuit breaker has been closed for a
qualifying reset time.
The recloser control leaves reset state
when the recloser is tripped or opened.
Relay Word bit 79RS = logical 1
Maintained Unsuccessful Other Reset Reset Successful Successful

Lockout Reclose Lockout Timer Timer Reclose Reclose
Condition Initiation Conditions Times Times Initiation Initiation
Out Out
Lockout State Cycle State

All automatic reclosing attempts are All Automatic The recloser control trips and reclose
unsuccessful, reclose initiation is Reclosing Attempts initiation is successful.
unsuccessful, other lockout conditions occur, Unsuccessful The recloser control leaves cycle state
or the recloser control turns on. when the automatic reclosing sequence
Unsuccessful
The recloser control leaves lockout state is complete or the reclose initiation is
Reclose Initiation
when the circuit breaker is closed for a unsuccessful.
qualifying reset time. Relay Word bit 79CY = logical 1
Relay Word bit 79LO = logical 1 Other Lockout Conditions
Figure 1 Reclose Control States
Figure 2 shows the timing diagram of a reclosing sequence. The open interval time, specified in
the relay setting as 79OIn (n = 1, 2, 3, and 4), is the minimum time between successive trip and
close signals generated by the relay. Each open interval can be set with different time delays. If an
open interval time is set to 0.00, that open interval time is not operable and neither are any open
interval times that follow it. The shot counter increments by one every time the relay issues a close
signal during the reclosing sequence.
Reset State Reclose Cycle State Lockout State
Trip Close Trip Close Trip
52A
79OI2 = 600
79OI1 = 30
Shot
Counter 0 1 2
(Last Shot = 2)
Open Interval Time-out
Figure 2 Reclosing Timing Diagram
When the relay is timing on Open Interval 1, 79OI1, it is at shot = 0. When Open Interval 1 times
out, if the reclose supervision equation 79CLS is asserted, the relay issues a close signal and
increments the shot counter to 1. The Reclose Supervision setting, 79CLS, serves as a qualifying
condition for automatic reclosing. The reclosing sequence continues with the subsequent open
intervals, 79OI2, 79OI3, and 79OI4, until the last shot. In Figure 2, the last shot is 2. You can also
limit the number of automatic reclosures with the reclose enable setting E79. The shot counter
resets to Shot 0 when the relay returns to the reset state. SEL reclosing relays provide as many as
four reclosing attempts.
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Table 1 Shot Counter Correspondence to Relay Word Bits and Open Interval Times
Shot Corresponding Relay Word Bit Corresponding Open Interval

0 SH0 79OI1
1 SH1 79OI2
2 SH2 79OI3
3 SH3 79OI4
4 SH4
For more information about the reclosing logic, refer to the SEL-351S Protection System
Instruction Manual.
TEST SETUP
To test the reclosing sequence, connect the three-phase test set to the SEL-351S-5. For a reclosing
sequence test, the digital inputs and outputs of the relay should be connected to the test set. The
relay outputs are used to send trip and close signals to the test set. The relay input is used to receive
breaker status. Figure 3 shows the dc schematic connection between the relay and the test set.
+
SEL-351S-5
A01 A03 A17
OUT101 OUT102 IN101 52A
TRIP A02 A04 CLOSE A18
Test Set
IN1 IN2
OUT1
Figure 3 Connections Between Test Set and SEL Relay (Partial)
The test set is used to inject current to the SEL-351S-5, receive the trip and close signals, and
correspondingly change the breaker status. The trip and close inputs and breaker status contacts are
defined as follows:
➤ The Trip Relay Word bit is programmed to output OUT101 of the SEL-351S-5.
OUT101 of the relay is connected to the IN1 input of the test set.
➤ The Close Relay Word bit is programmed to output OUT102 of the SEL-351S-5.
OUT102 of the relay is connected to the IN2 input of the test set.
➤ The breaker status setting 52A in the SEL-351S-5 is programmed to IN101. IN101 of
the relay is connected to the test set OUT1 output, which simulates the breaker status.

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EXAMPLE SETTINGS
We will use an example system to test the reclosing sequence for a temporary and a permanent
fault. Table 2 shows the example settings for the SEL-351S-5.
Table 2 Example Settings for SEL-351S-5
Setting Description Assigned Value

E50P Enable Instantaneous Phase Overcurrent Element 1
50P1P Phase Instantaneous Overcurrent Pickup Level 1 (A, sec) 10
67P1D Phase Instantaneous Overcurrent Time Delay Level 1 (cyc) 0
E79 Enable Reclosures 3
79OI1 Reclosing Open Interval 1 Time (cyc) 50
79RSD Reset Time From Reclose Cycle (cyc) 1800
79RSLD Reset Time From Lockout (cyc) 600
79CLSD Reclose Supervision Time Limit (cyc) 0
TR Other Trip Conditions 67P1T + OC
52A Circuit Breaker Status IN101
CL Close Conditions PB9 + CC
79RI Reclose Initiate TRIP
79RIS Reclose Initiate Supervision 79CY + 52A
79DTL Drive to Lockout (!LT2 + !LT5) • (TRIP + !52A) + OCa
79STL Stall Open Interval Timing 0
79CLS Reclose Supervision 1
OUT101 Output Contact 101 TRIP
OUT102 Output Contact 102 CLOSE
a
LT2 and LT5 are SELOGIC Latch bits for Reclose Enabled and Hot Line Tag.
This application guide specifically tests the reclosing sequence for a fault cleared by the
instantaneous phase overcurrent element. Reclosing settings such as skip shot, stall open interval
timing, and other supervision functions are not tested.
The SEL-351S-5 has Reclose Enabled and Hot Line Tag front-panel pushbuttons. To ensure that the
reclose function is enabled in the relay, Reclose Enabled must be on and Hot Line Tag must be off.
Confirm the status of these tags by looking at the LEDs adjacent to the pushbuttons.
Sequential Events Recorder Can Help Verify Timing of Open Intervals

Testing the reclosing sequence mostly involves testing the timing of different open intervals. The
Sequential Events Recorder (SER) available in SEL relays is a good means for verifying the
timing.
The relay triggers (generates) an entry in the SER report for a change of state of any one of the
elements listed in the SER trigger settings. The SER report, which captures state changes over a
long time period, can be especially helpful when investigating a reclosing sequence. Access the

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SER report from the HMI available in ACSELERATOR QuickSet® SEL-5030 Software or from a
terminal emulator by issuing the SER command from Access Level 1. Issue the SER C command
from Access Level 2 to clear the SER report.
Add all Relay Word bits associated with reclosing (all bits in the 79RI, 79RIS, 79DLS, 79DTL,
and 79CLS equations) to the SER trigger lists (SER1, SER2, SER3, or SER 4). Also, if not already
included, add 79RS, 79CY, 79LO, SH0, SH1, SH2, SH3, SH4, TRIP, CLOSE, and 52A.
TESTING PROCEDURES
This section describes the testing procedures of the reclosing sequence on SEL-351S-5. The
testing procedures are defined for the following two fault scenarios:
Temporary Fault: The fault self-extinguishes before the last shot, and the relay returns to the
reset state.
Permanent Fault: The fault persists after the last shot, and the relay goes to the lockout state.
Temporary Fault
In this test, we simulate a temporary fault in which the fault is cleared before the second reclosing
attempt. Figure 4 shows the timing diagram for the simulated temporary fault. The timing diagram
shows how the relay responds to the fault, increments the shot counter, and transitions from one
state to another state. The subsequent sections provide detailed description of these states. Note
that neither the timing diagram nor any other part of this application guide considers breaker
operate time.
Testing
State 1 2 3 4 5 6
Current
79OI1 79OI2 79RSD
Trip Trip
Breaker
Status
52A
Close Close
Reclosing Reset Cycle Reset

State State State State
Shot 0 2 0
1
Counter
Note: Timing diagram is not to scale.

Figure 4 Timing Diagram for Temporary Fault

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Any fault type can be used to simulate a temporary fault condition. To simulate the temporary
fault, we use a state sequence test consisting of six states. Each state represents a specific scenario
such as a pre-fault state, fault state(s), post-fault state, and open intervals. Transition from one state
to the next state depends on the trip and close signals the relay generates.
State Sequence Test Consisting of Six States explains the different states for this test. Table 3 lists a
summary of all the states.
State Sequence Test Consisting of Six States

State 1
State 1 is a pre-fault state that is simulated by the following conditions.
➤ Breaker Status. Assert output OUT1 of the test set to close the output contact. This
simulates a closed breaker status.
➤ Injected Current. Inject the nominal load current values.
➤ Conditions for Next State. This state does not require any condition to move to the
next state. The test transitions to State 2 when the State 1 timer expires.
➤ State Duration. Duration of this state should exceed the 79RSD setting to ensure that
the relay goes into the reset state.
State 2
State 2 is a fault state that is simulated by the following conditions.
➤ Injected Current. Inject the faulted current value.
➤ Conditions for Next State. The test transitions to State 3 when the relay issues a trip.
Correspondingly, the OUT101 on the relay asserts and the IN1 on the test set asserts,
resulting in an open breaker condition.
➤ State Duration. Duration of this state should be greater than the operating time of the
relay for the fault. Note that the operating time includes the relay processing time for
50P1 and the output contact operating time. A state time is set, but the transition to the
next state occurs when the relay issues a trip.
State 3
State 3 is Reclose Open Interval 1, which is simulated by the following conditions.
➤ Breaker Status. Deassert output OUT1 of the test set to open the output contact. This
simulates an open breaker status.
➤ Injected Current. Inject zero current.
➤ Conditions for Next State. Assertion of the CLOSE Relay Word bit causes the test to
transition to State 4. Correspondingly, the OUT102 on the relay asserts and the IN2 on
the test set asserts, resulting in a closed breaker condition.
➤ State Duration. Duration of this state should be greater than the Open Interval 1 setting
79OI1.

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State 4
➤ Injected Current. Inject faulted current value.
➤ State Time. Duration of this state should be greater than the operating time of the relay
for the fault. A state time is set, but the transition to the next state occurs when the relay
issues a trip.
State 5
79OI2.
State 6
In State 6, a load state that is simulated by the following conditions, the temporary fault has
extinguished, and the system returns to a normal state.
➤ Injected Current. Inject nominal load currents.
➤ Conditions for Next State. This is the last state.
➤ State Duration. Duration of this state should exceed the 79RSD setting to ensure that
the relay returns to the reset state after a successful reclose operation.
Summary of States
Table 3 shows a summary of the states along with the injected currents, state time, conditions for
next state, and the breaker status.
Table 3 Example Test Values for the Temporary Fault (Sheet 1 of 2)
State Number 1 2 3 4 5 6
State Pre-Fault Fault Open Interval 1 Fault Open Interval 2 System Normal
Description
IA (A, sec) 3 25–80 0 25–80 0 3
IB (A, sec) 3– 25– 0 25– 0 3–
IC (A, sec) 3 254 0 254 0 3

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Table 3 Example Test Values for the Temporary Fault (Sheet 2 of 2)
State Number 1 2 3 4 5 6
Breaker Status Asserted Asserted Deasserted Asserted Deasserted Asserted

(At Start of
State)
Breaker Status Asserted Deasserted Asserted Deasserted Asserted N/A

(At End of State)
Condition for N/A Assertion of Assertion of Assertion of Assertion of IN2 N/A

Next State IN1 on test set IN2 on test set IN1 on test set on test set
State Duration 2000 10 70 10 200 2000

(Cycles)
After test completion, compare the results with the expected operation. You can use the SER report
to verify whether the test was successful. Issue the SER command from Access Level 1 to obtain
the SER report from the HMI available in QuickSet or from the Terminal Window. Figure 5 shows
the SER report for this test along with comments. To avoid confusion, delete the previous SER
reports before running the tests.
=>>SER
FEEDER 1 Date: 07/10/19 Time: 14:41:02.985

STATION A
FID=SEL-351S-5-R403-V0-Z008006-D20091028 CID=B11B
# Date Time Element State State Description

Comments
41 07/02/19 15:22:14.381 52A Asserted 52A input indicates
the breaker status is
closed.
40 07/02/19 15:22:24.385 79LO Deasserted
39 07/02/19 15:22:24.385 79RS Asserted Ten seconds after the
close, per the 79RSLD
reset time setting, the
reclosing relay leaves
the lockout state and
State 1
enters the reset state.
38 07/02/19 15:22:24.389 SH3 Deasserted
39 07/02/19 15:22:24.389 SHO Asserted The shot counter
changes from Shot 3
to Shot 0, which is
expected counter
for the reset state.
36 07/02/19 15:22:34.385 50P1 Asserted Fault current is
applied.
35 07/02/19 15:22:34.385 79CY Asserted The reclosing relay
leaves the reset state
and enters the cycle State 2
state.
34 07/02/19 15:22:34.385 79RS Deasserted
33 07/02/19 15:22:34.385 TRIP Asserted Trip signal is sent to
breaker.
Figure 5 SER for a Temporary Fault

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32 07/02/19 15:22:34.430 50P1 Deasserted

31 07/02/19 15:22:34.443 52A Deasserted Breaker opening is
confirmed.
30 07/02/19 15:22:34.535 TRIP Deasserted
29 07/02/19 15:22:35.363 CLOSE Asserted The first auto-reclose
attempt occurs when
Open Interval Timer 1 State 3
times out.
28 07/02/19 15:22:35.363 SH1 Asserted Open Interval Timer 1
times out incrementing
the shot counter from
0 to 1.
27 07/02/19 15:22:35.363 SH0 Deasserted
26 07/02/19 15:22:35.405 50P1 Asserted Fault is still on the
line.
25 07/02/19 15:22:35.405 CLOSE Deasserted
24 07/02/19 15:22:35.405 TRIP Asserted Trip signal is sent to
State 4
breaker.
23 07/02/19 15:22:35.409 52A Asserted
22 07/02/19 15:22:35.450 50P1 Deasserted
confirmed.
20 07/02/19 15:22:35.555 TRIP Deasserted
19 07/02/19 15:22:38.051 CLOSE Asserted The second auto-reclose
attempt occurs when
Open Interval Timer 2 State 5
times out.
18 07/02/19 15:22:38.051 SH1 Deasserted
17 07/02/19 15:22:38.051 SH2 Asserted Open interval timer
times out incrementing
the shot counter from
1 to 2.
17 07/02/19 15:22:38.051 SH2 Asserted
19 07/02/19 15:22:44.953 52A Asserted Breaker closing is
confirmed.
21 07/02/19 15:23:14.928 SH2 Deasserted
22 07/02/19 15:23:14.928 SH0 Asserted Fault is cleared, relay
goes back to Shot 0.
23 07/02/19 15:23:14.928 79CY Deasserted
24 07/02/19 15:23:14.928 79RS Asserted Thirty seconds after
State 6
the close, per the
79RSD reset time
setting, the reclosing
relay leaves the cycle
state and enters the
reset state.
=>>
Figure 5 SER for a Temporary Fault (Continued)
NOTE: The breaker status 52A changes state after a considerable time following the assertion of CLOSE or
TRIP. An example can be seen in SER Line 24 where TRIP asserts and 58 ms later in Line 21 52A deasserts.
This delay is normal during reclose sequence testing and results from the contact operate time of the relay,
the test set, and the delay associated with transition between states. This delay does not impact the
reclosing logic or its testing.
Permanent Fault
In this test, we simulate a permanent fault that remains on the line and locks out the relay/breaker.
Figure 6 shows the timing diagram for the simulated permanent fault. The timing diagram shows
how the relay responds to the fault, increments the shot counter, and transitions from one state to
another state. The subsequent sections provide detailed description of these states. Note that
neither the timing diagram nor any other part of this application guide considers breaker operate
time.

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Testing
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
State
Current
79OI1 79OI2 79OI3
Trip Trip Trip Trip

Breaker
Status
52A
Close Close Close

Reclosing Reset Cycle Lockout
State State State State
Shot 0 2 3
1
Counter
Note: Timing diagram is not to scale.

Figure 6 Timing Diagram for Permanent Fault
Any fault type can be used to simulate a permanent fault condition. To simulate the permanent
fault, we use a state sequence test consisting of nine states. Each state represents a specific
scenario such as a pre-fault state, fault states, post-fault state, and open intervals. Transition from
one state to the next state depends on the trip and close signals the relay generates.
State Sequence Test Consisting of Nine States explains the different states for this test, and Table 4
lists a summary of all the states.
State Sequence Test Consisting of Nine States

State 1
State 1 is a pre-fault state that is simulated by the following conditions.
➤ Injected Current. Inject the nominal load current values.
➤ Conditions for Next State. This state does not require any condition to move to the
next state. The test transitions to State 2 when the State 1 timer expires.
➤ State Duration. Duration of this state should exceed the 79RSD setting to ensure that the
relay goes into the reset state.
State 2
➤ Injected Current. Inject the faulted current value.

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resulting in an open breaker condition. A state time is set, but the transition to the next
state occurs when the relay issues a trip.
relay for the fault. Note that the operating time includes the relay processing time for
50P1 and output contact operating time. A state time is set, but the transition to the next
state occurs when the relay issues a trip.
State 3
79OI1.
State 4
relay for the fault. A state time is set, but the transition to the next state occurs when the
relay issues a trip.
State 5
➤ State Duration. Duration of this state should be greater than the Open Interval 2
Setting 79OI2.

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State 6
State 7
79OI3.
State 8
State 9
All reclosing attempts have been unsuccessful, so this is a permanent fault. The relay goes to the
lockout state. State 9 is a post-fault state that is simulated by the following conditions.
➤ Conditions for Next State. This is the last state.
➤ State Duration. Duration of this state does not affect testing because the relay goes to
lockout during this state.

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Summary of States
Table 4 and Table 5 show a summary of the states along with the injected currents, state time,
conditions for next state, and the breaker status. The fault current values are based on the example
system defined in Table 1.
Table 4 Example Test Values for Permanent Fault (States 1–4)
State Number 1 2 3 4
State Pre-Fault Fault Open Fault

Description Interval
IA 3 25– 0 25–

(A, sec)
IB 3– 25– 0 25–

(A, sec)
IC 31 254 0 254

(A, sec)
52A status Asserted Asserted Deasserted Asserted

(At Start of State)
52A Asserted Deasserted Asserted Deasserted

(At End of State)
Condition for Next N/A Assertion of IN1 Assertion of IN2 Assertion of IN1
State on test set on test set on test set
State Duration (Cycles) 2000 10 70 10
Table 5 Example Test Values for Permanent Fault (States 5–9)
State Number 5 6 7 8 9
State Description Open Interval 2 Fault Open Interval 3 Fault Lockout
IA (A, sec) 0 25– 0 25– 0
IB (A, sec) 0 25– 0 25– 0
IC (A, sec) 0 254 0 254 0
52A Status Deasserted Asserted Deasserted Asserted Deasserted

(At Start of State)
52A Status Asserted Deasserted Asserted Deasserted N/A

(At End of State)
Condition for Next Assertion of IN2 Assertion of Assertion of IN2 Assertion of IN1 on N/A
State on test set IN1 on test set on test set test set
State Duration 200 10 450 10 N/A

(Cycles)
After test completion, compare the results with the expected operation. You can use the SER report
to verify whether the test was successful. Issue the SER command from Access Level 1 to obtain
the SER report from the HMI available in QuickSet or from the Terminal Window. Figure 7 shows
the SER report for this test along with comments. To avoid confusion, delete the previous SER
reports before running the test. Issue the SER C command from Access Level 2 to clear the SER
report.

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=>>SER
FEEDER 1 Date: 07/10/19 Time: 16:11:49.673
STATION A
FID=SEL-351S-5-R403-V0-Z008006-D20091028 CID=B11B
# Date Time Element State State Description
Comments
44 07/10/19 16:10:55.415 52A Asserted 52A contact closes
to confirm the
breaker status is
closed.
43 07/10/19 16:11:05.422 79LO Deasserted
42 07/10/19 16:11:05.422 79RS Asserted Ten seconds after
the close, per the
79RSLD reset time
setting, the
reclosing relay
leaves the lockout
State 1
state and enters
the reset state
41 07/10/19 16:11:05.426 SH3 Deasserted
40 07/10/19 16:11:05.426 SH0 Asserted The shot counter
changes from Shot 3
to Shot 0, which is
expected counter
for the reset
state.
39 07/10/19 16:11:28.754 50P1 Asserted Fault current is
applied.
38 07/10/19 16:11:28.754 79CY Asserted The reclosing relay
leaves the reset
state and enters State 2
the cycle state.
37 07/10/19 16:11:28.754 79RS Deasserted
36 07/10/19 16:11:28.754 TRIP Asserted Trip signal is sent
to breaker.
35 07/10/19 16:11:28.804 50P1 Deasserted
confirmed.
33 07/10/19 16:11:28.905 TRIP Deasserted
32 07/10/19 16:11:29.734 CLOSE Asserted The first
auto-reclose
attempt occurs when
Open Interval State 3
Timer 1 times out.
31 07/10/19 16:11:29.734 SH1 Asserted Open Interval
Timer 1 times out
incrementing the
shot counter from
0 to 1.
30 07/10/19 16:11:29.734 SH0 Deasserted
29 07/10/19 16:11:29.776 50P1 Asserted Fault is still on
the line.
27 07/10/19 16:11:29.776 TRIP Asserted Trip is sent to the
State 4
breaker.
26 07/10/19 16:11:29.780 52A Asserted
25 07/10/19 16:11:29.821 50P1 Deasserted
confirmed.
23 07/10/19 16:11:29.926 TRIP Deasserted
22 07/10/19 16:11:32.421 CLOSE Asserted The second
auto-reclose
attempt occurs when
Timer 2 times out.
21 07/10/19 16:11:32.421 SH1 Deasserted
times out
incrementing the
shot counter from
1 to 2.
Figure 7 SER for a Permanent Fault

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the line
17 07/10/19 16:11:32.463 TRIP Asserted Trip is sent to the State 6
breaker.
16 07/10/19 16:11:32.467 52A Asserted Breaker closing is
confirmed.
15 07/10/19 16:11:32.508 50P1 Deasserted
confirmed.
13 07/10/19 16:11:32.613 TRIP Deasserted
12 07/10/19 16:11:39.274 CLOSE Asserted The third
auto-reclosing
attempt occurs when
Timer 3 times out.
times out
incrementing the
shot counter from
2 to 3.
10 07/10/19 16:11:39.274 SH2 Deasserted
the line.
7 07/10/19 16:11:39.315 TRIP Asserted Trip is sent to
State 8
breaker.
6 07/10/19 16:11:39.315 52A Asserted
5 07/10/19 16:11:39.315 79LO Asserted The reclosing relay
leaves the cycle
state and enters
the lockout state.
4 07/10/19 16:11:39.319 79CY Deasserted
State 9
3 07/10/19 16:11:39.361 50P1 Deasserted
2 07/10/19 16:11:39.374 52A Deasserted
1 07/10/19 16:11:39.465 TRIP Deasserted
=>>
Figure 7 SER for a Permanent Fault (Continued)
NOTE: The breaker status 52A changes state after a considerable time following the assertion of CLOSE or
TRIP. An example can be seen in SER Line 22 where CLOSE asserts and 46 ms later in Line 16 52A asserts.
This delay is normal during reclose sequence testing and results from the contact operate time of the relay,
the test set, and the delay associated with transition between states. Different test sets will have varying
delays. This delay does not impact the reclosing logic or its testing.
CONCLUSION
This application guide details the procedure to test the reclosing sequence on SEL-300 Series
Relays and SEL-700 Series Relays.

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FURTHER READING
[1] J. Gregory, “Flexible Transmission Line Reclosing and Breaker Failure with the SEL-351
Relay,” SEL Application Guide (AG99-03), 1999. Available: selinc.com/literature/
application-guides/.
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Testing Reclosing Sequence in SEL-300 Series

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Maintained Unsuccessful Other Reset Reset Successful Successful

Lockout State Cycle State

Figure 1 Reclose Control States

Reset State Reclose Cycle State Lockout State

Trip Close Trip Close Trip

Figure 2 Reclosing Timing Diagram

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Shot Corresponding Relay Word Bit Corresponding Open Interval

Figure 3 Connections Between Test Set and SEL Relay (Partial)

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Setting Description Assigned Value

Sequential Events Recorder Can Help Verify Timing of Open Intervals

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79OI1 79OI2 79RSD

Reclosing Reset Cycle Reset

Note: Timing diagram is not to scale.

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State Sequence Test Consisting of Six States

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IA (A, sec) 3 25–80 0 25–80 0 3

IB (A, sec) 3– 25– 0 25– 0 3–

IC (A, sec) 3 254 0 254 0 3

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Table 3 Example Test Values for the Temporary Fault (Sheet 2 of 2)

Breaker Status Asserted Asserted Deasserted Asserted Deasserted Asserted

Breaker Status Asserted Deasserted Asserted Deasserted Asserted N/A

Condition for N/A Assertion of Assertion of Assertion of Assertion of IN2 N/A

State Duration 2000 10 70 10 200 2000

FEEDER 1 Date: 07/10/19 Time: 14:41:02.985

# Date Time Element State State Description

Figure 5 SER for a Temporary Fault

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32 07/02/19 15:22:34.430 50P1 Deasserted

Figure 5 SER for a Temporary Fault (Continued)

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79OI1 79OI2 79OI3

Trip Trip Trip Trip

Close Close Close

Note: Timing diagram is not to scale.

State Sequence Test Consisting of Nine States

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State Pre-Fault Fault Open Fault

IA 3 25– 0 25–

IB 3– 25– 0 25–

IC 31 254 0 254

52A status Asserted Asserted Deasserted Asserted

52A Asserted Deasserted Asserted Deasserted

State Duration (Cycles) 2000 10 70 10

Table 5 Example Test Values for Permanent Fault (States 5–9)

State Description Open Interval 2 Fault Open Interval 3 Fault Lockout

IA (A, sec) 0 25– 0 25– 0

IB (A, sec) 0 25– 0 25– 0

IC (A, sec) 0 254 0 254 0

52A Status Deasserted Asserted Deasserted Asserted Deasserted

52A Status Asserted Deasserted Asserted Deasserted N/A

State Duration 200 10 450 10 N/A

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