Vanguard RFD-200 S3 User Manual

RFD-200 S3

PORTABLE RELAY TEST SET

USER’S MANUAL

Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc.

1520 S. Hellman Ave.
Ontario, California 91761, USA

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

July 2012

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SAFETY SUMMARY

FOLLOW EXACT OPERATING PROCEDURES

Any deviation from the procedures described in this User’s Manual may create one or more
safety hazards, may damage the RFD-200 S3, or cause errors in the test results. Vanguard
Instruments Company, Inc. assumes no liability for unsafe or improper use of the RFD-200 S3.

All safety precautions provided in this manual must be observed during all phases of testing
including test preparation, test lead connection, actual testing, and test lead disconnection.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Only trained operators shall use this device. All devices under test shall be off-line and fully
isolated.

DO NOT MODIFY TEST EQUIPMENT

To avoid the risk of introducing additional or unknown hazards, do not install substitute parts or
perform any unauthorized modification to any RFD-200 S3 test unit. To ensure that all designed
safety features are maintained, it is highly recommended that repairs be performed only by
Vanguard Instruments Company factory personnel or by an authorized repair service provider.
Unauthorized modifications can cause safety hazards and will void the manufacturer’s
warranty.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT ..................................................................................... 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. .. 2

1.1 General Description and Features ................................................................................... 2

1.2 RFD-200 S3 Technical Specifications ................................................................................ 4

1.3 Controls and Indicators .................................................................................................... 6

2.0 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 7

2.1 RFD-200 S3 Auxiliary Power Supply ................................................................................. 7

2.2 RFD-200 S3 Current and Voltage Sources ........................................................................ 7

2.3 Control Switches .............................................................................................................. 8

2.3.1. Voltage and Current Source Output Controls .......................................................... 8

2.3.2. LCD Contrast Control ................................................................................................ 8

2.4 Timer Start and Timer Stop Inputs ................................................................................... 9

2.5 RFD-200 S3 Power Resistors ............................................................................................ 9

2.6 RFD-200 S3 External Voltage Input ................................................................................ 10

2.7 RFD-200 S3 External Current Input ................................................................................ 10

3.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES ................................................................................................. 11

3.1 Setting the Voltage or Current Source ........................................................................... 11

3.2 Setting the RFD-200 S3 for a Time Delay Test ............................................................... 12

3.3 Using the RFD-200 S3’s Timer to Test Circuit Breaker Response Time ......................... 15

3.4 Using the RFD-200 S3’s Timer in Single Input Mode ..................................................... 17

3.5 Using the RFD-200 S3 to Plot a Current Transformer Excitation Curve ........................ 19

3.6 Using the RFD-200 S3 to Measure CT Primary and Secondary Currents ....................... 21

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. RFD-200 S3 Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 4

Table 2. RFD-200 S3 Output Specifications .................................................................................... 5

Table 3. RFD-200 S3 Timing Accuracy ............................................................................................. 5

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. RFD-200 S3 Controls and Indicators ................................................................................ 6

Figure 2. Typical Over Current Relay Connection ......................................................................... 14

Figure 3. Typical Circuit Breaker Timing Connection .................................................................... 16

Figure 4. Typical CT Excitation Test Connection ........................................................................... 20

Figure 5. Typical CT Turns Ratio Test Connection ......................................................................... 23

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT

This document uses the following conventions:

• A key, switch, input, or knob on the RFD-200 S3 is indicated as [KEY], [SWITCH],

[INPUT], [KNOB]

• RFD-200 S3 LCD screen output is shown as:

0mS 0.0CY
V Mtr: -0.003 V
Int I: 0.080 A
Ext I: -0.001A

• Warning messages are indicated as:

WARNING

• Important notes are indicated as:

.

Warning message

Note details

NOTE

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General Description and Features

The RFD-200 S3 is a portable relay test set that delivers performance verification testing of
electromechanical, electronic, and microprocessor-based protective relays in their operating
installations. The RFD-200 S3 is a rugged test set suitable for testing a variety of protection
relays operated in both indoor and outdoor environments. The unit’s ergonomic design and
intuitive control panel layout make it ideal for first-time users who have little or no training.

Built-in Digital Timer

The RFD-200 S3’s digital timer features independent start and stop trigger inputs designed to
measure the time between event transitions and to display the elapsed time in both milli­seconds and cycles. The RFD-200 S3’s timer has three different trigger inputs – Internal Trigger,
Dry-Contact, or Wet-Contact. The Internal Trigger can start or stop the timer by sensing the
application or removal of the unit’s voltage or current source. The Dry-Contact can trigger the
timer by detecting a change in state of the dry-contact input. Similarly, the Wet-Contact can
trigger the timer by detecting a change in state of the voltage input. Thus, the three inputs can
trigger the timer by the presence or removal of the unit’s voltage or current source or by
changes in voltage or current states.

AC Current Source

An AC current source with three outputs (10A, 40A, and 100A) provides test current to relays.
The current source output can be programmed to synchronize with the RFD-200 S3’s timer.
After a test is completed, the test current reading is latched and displayed on the LCD screen.
This feature reduces the possibility of overheating the relay coils.

Auxiliary Output Contact

A set of NO/NC dry contacts (240 Vac/3A) change state when a test is initiated.

AC Voltage Source

An AC voltage source (0-250 Vac) is available. The AC voltage source output can be
programmed to synchronize with the RFD 200 S3’s timer.

DC Voltage Source

A 0 – 300 Vdc voltage source is also available. The DC voltage source can also be programmed
to synchronize with the RFD-200 S3’s timer

Volt Meter

One volt meter input (0 to 600 V input range) is available on the RFD-200 S3.

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Ampere Meters

The test current is displayed on the unit’s backlit LCD screen that is viewable in both bright
sunlight and low-light levels. The current measuring range is from 0.00 to 250 A. A second
ampere meter is also available and can be used to read an external current input. The external
current input is rated at 6 A max and is protected by a circuit-breaker.

Auxiliary AC/DC Power Supplies

The RFD-200 S3 provides three power supplies (24 Vdc, 48 Vdc and 124 Vdc) for powering solid­state or microprocessor-based relays.

Built-in Power Resistor

The RFD-200 S3 features built-in power resistors for fine current adjustment.

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1.2 RFD-200 S3 Technical Specifications

Table 1. RFD-200 S3 Technical Specifications

TYPE Portable relay test set

INPUT POWER 100 – 120 Vac or 200 – 240 Vac (factory pre-set), 50/60 Hz

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: 16.8”W x 12.6”H x 12”D (42.7 cm x 32.0 cm x 30.5 cm);

Weight: 35 lbs (15.9 kg)

AMPERE METER INPUT

RANGES

VOLT METER INPUT RANGE 0 – 600.0V; AC accuracy: 1% of reading ±1 count; DC accuracy 0.5% of

POWER RESISTORS 5 Ω/50 W, 1 Ω/50 W, 25 Ω/50 W, 100 Ω/50 W, 500 Ω/50 W

DRY CONTACT OUTPUT 3A, 240 Vac or 120 Vdc

AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLIES 24 Vdc @ 1 A, 48 Vdc @ 0.25 A, 124 Vdc @ 0.125 A

SAFETY Designed to meet IEC61010 (1995), UL61010A-1, CSA-C22.2 standards

ENVIRONMENT Operating: -10°C to +50°C (+15°F to +122°F);

HUMIDITY 90% RH @ 40°C (104°F) non-condensing
ALTITUDE 2,000 m (6,562 ft) to full safety specifications

OPTIONS Transportation case

WARRANTY One year on parts and labor

Internal input range: 0 – 250 A; Accuracy: 2% of reading ±10 mA
External AC input range: 0 – 6A; Accuracy: 1% of reading ±10mA
External DC input range: 0 – 6A; Accuracy: 0.5% of reading ±1 count
Measurement Method: True RMS for AC

reading ±1 count
Measurement Method: True RMS for AC

Storage: -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)

The above specifications are valid at nominal operating voltage and at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F). Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Table 2. RFD-200 S3 Output Specifications

AC CURRENT OUTPUT

Range No-Load Voltage Load Voltage Load Current Load/Unload Times

10A 90 Vac 75 Vac 10 A 2 min / 15 min

40 A 25 Vac 20 Vac 40 A 1 min / 15 min

100 A 10 Vac 7.25 Vac 100 A 1 min / 15 min

100 A 10 Vac 3 Vac 250 A 1 sec / 5 min

AC VOLTAGE OUTPUT

Range No-Load Voltage Load Voltage Load Current Load/Unload Times

250 Vac 260 Vac 240 Vac 3 A 10 min / 45 min

DC VOLTAGE OUTPUT

Range No-Load Voltage Load Voltage Load Current Load/Unload Times

300 Vdc 300 Vdc 250 Vdc 2A 10 min / 45 min

Table 3. RFD-200 S3 Timing Accuracy

RFD-200 S3 TIMER SECOND DISPLAY

IN SECONDS AND CYCLES (50/60 HZ PROGRAMMABLE)

Range Resolution Accuracy

0 to 9.999 sec 1 ms ± (1 ms + 0.01%)

10.00 to 99.99 sec 10 ms ± (10 ms + 0.01%)

100.00 to 999.999 sec 100 ms ± (100 ms + 0.01%)

TIMER CYCLES DISPLAY

Range Resolution Accuracy

0 to 9.999 cycles 0.1 cycle ± (0.1 cycle + 0.01%)

1,000 to 49,999 cycles / 50 Hz 1 cycle ± (1 cycle + 0.01%)

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1.3 Controls and Indicators

The RFD-200 S3’s controls and indicators are shown in Figure 1. The purpose of the controls and
indicators may seem obvious, but users should become familiar with them before using the
RFD-200 S3. Accidental misuse of the controls will usually cause no serious harm. Users should
also be familiar with the safety summary found on the front page of this User’s Manual.

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Figure 1. RFD-200 S3 Controls and Indicators