MRTP
MRTP
Type MRTP
Supervision Relays for AC Pilot Circuits
R8026B
A person's normal movements can easily generate electrostatic potentials of several thousand volts.
Discharge of these voltages into semiconductor devices when handling electronic circuits can cause
serious damage, which often may not be immediately apparent but the reliability of the circuit will have
been reduced.
The electronic circuits of GEC ALSTHOM T&D Protection & Control Limited products are completely safe
from electrostatic discharge when housed in the case. Do not expose them to the risk of damage by
withdrawing modules unnecessarily.
Each module incorporates the highest practicable protection for its semiconductor devices. However, if it
becomes necessary to withdraw a module, the following precautions should be taken to preserve the high
reliability and long life for which the equipment has been designed and manufactured.
1. Before removing a module, ensure that you are at the same electrostatic potential as the equipment
by touching the case.
2. Handle the module by its front-plate, frame, or edges of the printed circuit board.
Avoid touching the electronic components, printed circuit track or connectors.
3. Do not pass the module to any person without first ensuring that you are both at the same
electrostatic potential. Shaking hands achieves equipotential.
4. Place the module on an antistatic surface, or on a conducting surface which is at the same
potential as yourself.
5. Store or transport the module in a conductive bag.
More information on safe working procedures for all electronic equipment can be found in BS5783 and
IEC 147-0F.
If you are making measurements on the internal electronic circuitry of an equipment in service, it is
preferable that you are earthed to the case with a conductive wrist strap.
Wrist straps should have a resistance to ground between 500k – 10M ohms. If a wrist strap is not
available, you should maintain regular contact with the case to prevent the build up of static.
Instrumentation which may be used for making measurements should be earthed to the case whenever
possible.
GEC ALSTHOM T&D Protection & Control Limited strongly recommends that detailed investigations on the
electronic circuitry, or modification work, should be carried out in a Special Handling Area such as
described in BS5783 or IEC 147-0F.
CONTENTS
1 INSTALLATION 3
1.1 General considerations 3
1.2 Relay mounting 3
1.3 Unpacking 3
1.4 Storage 3
2 COMMISSIONING 4
2.1 Electrostatic discharges (esd) 4
2.2 Inspection 4
2.3 Wiring 4
2.4 Earthing 4
2.5 Insulation 4
2.6 Electrical tests 4
3 MAINTENANCE 7
4 PROBLEM ANALYSIS 7
4.1 DC circuits 7
4.2 AC circuits 9
4.3 Injection filter (MRTP 01 and MRTP 02) 9
5 SPARES 10
6 CALIBRATION AND TEST 10
7 COMMISSIONING TEST RECORD 11
REPAIR FORM 15
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Section 1 INSTALLATION
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Section 2 COMMISSIONING
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When type MMLG test block facilities are installed, it is important that the sockets
in the type MMLB01 test plug, which correspond to the current transformer
secondary windings, are LINKED BEFORE THE TEST PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO THE TEST BLOCK. Similarly, a MMLB02 single finger test plug must be
terminated with an ammeter BEFORE IT IS INSERTED to monitor ct secondary
currents.
The instructions have been written assuming that not all schemes are fitted with a
test block . Where a test block is used, the procedure is generally correct, however, it
will be necessary to determine the test block terminals for applying the voltages and
monitoring relay operation from the scheme drawing.
– MMLB multi-way test plug, for MMLG test block (where fitted).
– Multi-range ammeter.
– Short (8") leads with 4mm plugs at each end: up to 26, ie.13 for each line may be
needed.
When the protection scheme incorporates pilot supervision, there will be a MRTP 01
or MRTP 03 relay provided at the local line end and a MRTP 02 relay at the remote
line end. When correctly connected and energised from the appropriate ac voltage
the relay will inject a dc supervision supply across a capacitor in series with the
pilots. For 5kV pilots the capacitor is in the MRTP 01 relay, for 15kV pilots a
MRTP 03 relay is used with the capacitor housed with the 15kV isolating
transformer. The commissioning instruction for both types are given below, firstly
for the 5kV version.
2.6.1 Monitor the current which should flow in the pilot using a dc milli-ammeter.
2.6.2 Apply the appropriate ac supply for the supervision circuit, and the normal dc
supply.
2.6.3 Note the reading on the dc milli-ammeter. This current should be approximately
1.2mA dc and is the current flowing in the pilots.
2.6.4 On the MRTP 01 and MRTP 03 relays there are three red led indicators and a green
led indicator. The latter is primarily intended as an aid during the setting of the
adjustable resistor marked SET (see 2.6.6 to 2.6.8). The top red led is to indicate
failure of the ac supervision supply. The middle red led indicator is to indicate pilot
fail open circuit whilst the lower one is to indicate pilot fail short circuit. If any of
these indicators are operated, resetting should be attempted by pressing the reset
button.
Assuming that ac and dc supplies are present, the ac supervision supply fail indicator
should reset when the reset push button is pressed. Failure to reset is almost
invariably due to the absence of correct ac or dc supplies.
2.6.5 The pilot fail indicators may be in the operated or reset state but in both conditions
set the adjustable resistor as detailed in the following tests.
2.6.6 The adjustable resistor is changed by the use of a small screwdriver through a hole
in the front plate marked SET. There is a worm drive to the resistor so that a large
number of complete turns (approx. 25) is needed to completely adjust the resistor.
To facilitate the setting of the pilot supervision there is a test push button which if
depressed reduces the supervision band width inside which the pilots are considered
healthy.
2.6.7 If it is considered desirable to monitor the position of the normally open contact of
the pilot fail relay, connect a multimeter across terminals 1 & 3 or 2 & 4, whichever
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is more convenient. The meter must be suitably set either to measure volts if the
circuits are live or to measure ohms if there are no other connections to the
terminals.
2.6.8 Adjust as follows:
2.6.8.1 With the screwdriver engaging the worm drive of the SET resistor, turn it clockwise
for 30 complete turns. The pilot fail open circuit red led indicator should now be
operated, the green led lit and the contacts closed. If the green led is out and the
contacts open, check that the dc and ac supplies are present.
2.6.8.2 Turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise until either the green led goes out and the
contacts open and the worm drive has been turned 30 complete turns. In the latter
case, where the contacts have not opened, confirm that test 2.6.3 is definitely
satisfactory (a low dc current in the pilots indicates that the pilot resistance is much
higher than the limit of 1000 ohms) also check the dc supply. If both these checks
are satisfactory, reference should be made to the fault finding instructions.
2.6.8.3 Reset the pilot fail circuit red led.
2.6.8.4 Depress the test button (which closes the supervision zone) the green led should
come on. With the test button held depressed, slowly turn the screwdriver anti-
clockwise until the green led extinguishes. Release the test button
2.6.8.5 Depress the test button again, the green led should not illuminate. Release the test
button. The pilot supervision is now correctly set.
2.6.8.6 Replace the relay cover and press the reset button.
2.6.8.7 It is advisable to check that if the pilots are open circuit that the green led comes on
instantaneously and the pilot fail open circuit indicator operates after approximately
10 seconds. After restoring the pilots to normal reset the pilot fail open circuit
indicator.
2.6.8.8 Check that if the pilots are short circuit, the green led comes on instantaneously and
the pilot fail short circuit indicator operates after approximately 10 seconds. After
restoring the pilots to normal, reset the pilot fail short circuit indicator.
2.6.8.9 Confirm that removal of ac supply operates the supervision supply fail indicator
after a delay of approximately 10 seconds. Approximately 5 seconds after
restoration of the ac supply it should be possible to reset the supervision supply fail
indicator.
This completes the tests on the supervision module. Disconnect the
milli-ammeter from the pilots and restore pilot connections.
2.6.9 Where external matching/isolating transformers are used, the injection filters
(comprising a capacitor, bridge rectifier and resistors) are assembled as part of the
transformers. The ac output from the MRTP 03 is taken from the rear terminals of
the relay into a supervision isolating transformer and then to the injection filter on
the isolating transformer. The supervision unit therefore supervises the pilots
between the isolating transformers and each line end. It would not be satisfactory if
there were any further isolating transformers in the pilot circuit since supervision
relies on the circulation of dc around the complete pilot loop.
The testing procedure is generally similar to that described above except that the dc
milli-ammeter will need to be connected directly in series with the pilots, between
the isolating transformers at each line end.
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Section 3 MAINTENANCE
The supervision circuit supplies an ac voltage to the injection filter, which then
rectifies the ac and feeds the resulting dc into the pilot circuit. The injection filter
could fail resulting in open circuit pilots, which would also cause the differential
relay to operate incorrectly, otherwise any failure will only cause incorrect fault
indication.
It is recommended that printed circuit boards are replaced as a whole and that no
attempt should be made to remove and replace components on a printed circuit
board. This preserves the coating on the printed circuit boards, and prevents any
damage to the coating due to soldering etc.
For the above reason, the fault finding instructions do not go into detailed
instructions to fault find to component level.
NOTE: The MRTP 01 contains both the supervision circuits and injection filter.
They can be tested separately by reference to the appropriate section.
4.1 DC circuits
4.1.1 Apply dc voltage as stated below via a dc milli-ammeter meter to case terminals 13
and 14 or TP10 and TP9, if any red led is illuminated press the reset push button, if
any led remains illuminated the printed circuit board is faulty. Neither RL4 or RL5
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should operate for at least 6 seconds from application of the dc supply. The current
drawn from the supply without RL4 or RL5 operated is:
Auxiliary Voltage Current
Rated Applied
30/34V 30V 10mA
48/54V 50V 20mA
110/125V 125V 20mA
Table 4.1
If this current is not obtained, the printed circuit board is faulty.
4.1.2 Leave the dc voltage applied. After 6 to 10 seconds the supply fail relay RL5 should
operate, the current will increase to:
Auxiliary Voltage Current
Rated Applied
30/34V 30V 100mA
48/54V 50V 70mA
110/125V 125V 50mA
Table 4.2
If this current is not obtained, or the relay fails to operate check the timer circuit,
Section 4.1.4. If the relay RL5 operates immediately the dc is applied, the printed
circuit board is faulty.
4.1.3 Apply rated ac voltage to case terminals 27 and 28.
Check the supply fail relay resets. The current drawn by the relay should be as given
in Table 4.1.
Check the supply fail led maybe reset.
After approximately 5 seconds the pilot fail relay should pick up and the pilot fail
open circuit led should illuminate. The current taken by the relay should be as
indicated in Table 4.2.
Probable areas of a fault are:
4.1.3.1 If the supply fail relay fails to drop off, then T2 or the ac circuit on the printed
circuit board are faulty.
4.1.3.2 If the supply fail relay operates correctly, but the pilot fail relay does not, the fault is
in either the pilot fail relay, T3 or the ac circuit on the printed circuit board.
4.1.3.3 If both relays operate correctly the fault is in either T3 or the ac circuits on the
printed circuit board.
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4.2 AC circuits
4.2.1 T2
4.2.1.1 Apply rated ac voltage via an ac milli-ammeter to case terminals 27 and 28. Measure
the current flowing into the relay.
Rated ac voltage Current
110V 50mA
127V 50mA
220V 50mA
240V 50mA
260V 50mA
Table 4.3
If this value of current is not obtained the fault is in T3 or the measuring circuit.
4.2.1.2 With rated ac applied, measure the voltage on TP2 and TP3, this should be
approximately 58V. If this value is obtained the fault is in the measuring circuit.
4.2.1.3 Disconnect the secondary of T2 from the printed circuit board measure the
secondary voltage on the wires from the transformer; this should be approximately
58V. If this value is obtained the fault is in the measuring circuits.
4.2.2 T3
4.2.2.1 With rated ac applied, measure the ac voltage on TP3 and TP4, this should be
approximately 30V. If this value is obtained the fault is in T3 or the injection filter,
if fitted.
4.2.2.4 Disconnect the primary of T3 from the printed circuit board and repeat test 4.2.2.1.
The value measured should still be approximately 30V. If it is not, the printed circuit
board is faulty.
4.3 Injection filter (MRTP 01 and MRTP 02)
For MRTP 01 relays, if the fault is located in T3 or the injection filter, the
connections between the secondary of T3 and the injection filter rectifier bridge
must be broken, and the tests below performed to prove the injection filter.
4.3.1 Apply 20V at rated frequency to case terminals 19 and 20. Connect a dc
milli-ammeter to case terminals 17 (+ve) and 18. The reading should be 2.3 to
2.9mA.
If the current is low the fault is either a short circuit in one of the capacitors, an open
circuit in the resistor or the bridge rectifier.
If the current is high the resistor is faulty or has been shorted.
4.3.2 Replace the dc milli-ammeter with a dc voltmeter and repeat 4.3.1. The reading
should be 25-30 volts.
If the voltage is low either the rectifier is faulty, the resistor is open circuit or one of
the capacitors is leaking.
4.3.3 Disconnect the ac supply from terminals 19 and 20 and inject 100mA at rated
frequency into terminals 17 and 18. Measure the ac voltage across terminals 17 and
18, this should be between 5 and 8V.
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If the voltage is less than 5V, then one of the 3 parallel capacitors is leaky.
If the voltage is greater than 8V one of the capacitors is open circuit.
4.3.4 Repeat test 4.3.2 measuring the voltage across the dc terminals of the bridge
rectifier; this should be approximately 27V.
If the voltage is less than 27V the bridge rectifier is faulty.
4.3.5 Measure the value of R1, this should be 10k ohms.
Section 5 SPARES
When ordering spare parts, the serial number and full model number of the relay
should be included with the order.
Repairs
Should the need arise for the equipment to be returned to GEC ALSTHOM T&D
PROTECTION & CONTROL LIMITED for repair, then the form at the back of this
manual should be completed and sent with the equipment together with a copy of
any commissioning test results.
It is not necessary to calibrate the relay after replacement of any part other than the
printed circuit board. If the printed board is at fault the complete relay should be
returned to GEC ALSTHOM T&D Protection & Control Limited.
The relay should be commissioned before being put back into service.
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Section 7 COMMISSIONING TEST RECORD
DC V(x)_________________ V
1. Check Supplies – AC V(n) ______________________________________ V
– DC V(x) ______________________________________ V
Remarks:
__________________________________ ___________________________________
Commissioning Engineer Customer Witness
__________________________________ ___________________________________
Date Date
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1
RECT 1
R1
Case earth 17
1 2
3 4 2
C1 C2 C3 C4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12 18
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13 14
15 16
17 18
19
19 20
21 22
23 24
Note 1:
25 26
(a) CT shorting links make
27 28 before (b) & (c) disconnect.
For typical application diagram see Figure 2
(b) Short terminals break before (c).
Module terminal block
viewed from rear (c) Long terminals.
Figure 1 Application diagram: Static modular pilot supervision and injection filter Type MRTP 02. Translay ‘S’.
17 17
18 18
17 18 17 18
19
20
20 Note 2:
RL2 OP RL7 Contacts are shown
2 1 Supply for pilots and ac
19 V Reset fail supply healthy or
27 dc off.
AC L AC RL1 RL3 OP RL8
Pilot
auxiliary power 2 V 2
Reset
1
S/C 1
28 supply
supply N RL4-1 3
OP
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Figure 2 Application diagram: Static modular pilot supervision and injection filter Type MRTP 01. Translay ‘S’.
Pilot isolation Pilot isolation
transformer transformer
P6 S2 S1 P1
17 17
P5
P4 X2 X1
P3
MBCI P2 MBCI
Pilots
P5
X1 X2 P4
P3
P1 S1 S2 P2
18 18
P6
S1 S2
Supervision
isolation
P1 P2 transformer
20 Note 2:
RL2 OP RL7 Contacts are shown
2 1 Supply for pilots and ac
19 V Reset fail supply healthy or
27 dc off.
AC L AC RL1 RL3 OP RL8
Pilot
auxiliary power 2 V 2
Reset
1
S/C 1
28 supply
supply N RL4-1 3
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OP 5
13 RL6 Output contacts
1 Pilot change state for
DC Reset O/C
Case earth 2
Vx 14
power pilot fail.
supply RL4-2 4 (See Note 2)
1 2
3 4 RL4 6
1 2
5 6
7
7 8
RL5-1 9
9 10
MRTP 03 11 Output contacts
11 12 change state for
13 14 + VE RL5 8 supply fail.
2 RL5-2 10 (See Note 2)
15 16 RL1-1 RL2-1 RL3-1 RL1-2 RL2-2 RL3-2
17 18 Case 12
Start
earth t
19 20
21 22
23 24
Note 1:
25 26
(a) CT shorting links make
27 28 before (b) & (c) disconnect.
(b) Short terminals break before (c).
Module terminal block
viewed from rear (c) Long terminals.
Figure 3 Application diagram: Static modular pilot supervision 5kV isolation Type MRTP 03. Translay ‘S’.
REPAIR FORM
Please complete this form and return it to GEC ALSTHOM T&D Protection & Control
Limited with the equipment to be repaired. This form may also be used in the case of
application queries.
continued overleaf
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Name (in capitals) Company name
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