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Merlin Gerin
VIP 300 protection relay
Operation, testing and
commissioning
version 003 / April 2002

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VIP 300

Contents

Content

page

Use and settings

Relay front panel

Curve selection

Phase overcurrent
setting area

Earth fault setting area

Other functions
(labels, LEDs, VAP6)

8-9

Testing and
Commissioning
Overview of VAP6 test unit

10

VAP6 test sequence

11

Commissioning Ringmaster
with VIP 300

12-15

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VIP 300

Relay front panel

4
C B

phase
overcurrent

10

I>

sensors:
200/1 4509996A0
VIP300LH range: x2

I>>

DT only
EI

VI
RI

1.2

DT

0.15 0.2
0.3

0.1
0.07

0.4

0.05

warning

0.1

not time
multiplier

x1

20

(x Is) off

0.2

0.4
0.6

0.05

0.9

0.03

0.6

(s)

t>

Is

x10

15

(x Is)

12

2.7

curve selection

42 48 56
36
64
30
72
24
80
20 100 90
(A)

9
2.4

1.5
off

VIP300

2.1

1.8

SI

I>

trip

1.5

(s)

t>>

see table

reset
minimum operating
phase current: 20A

Io>
EI

1.8

SI
RI
DT

trip

2.1

1.2
1

9
2.4

1.5
off

t> to>
0.05
0.07
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.05
0.6
0.07
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.6

x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x10
x1
x10
x10
x10
x10
x10
x10
x10

SI

VI

EI

0.02
0.02
0.03
0.05
0.07
0.10
0.13
0.17
0.20
0.24
0.34
0.50
0.67
1.01
1.35
2.02

0.03
0.05
0.07
0.10
0.13
0.20
0.27
0.33
0.40
0.47
0.67
1.00
1.33
2.0
2.67
4.00

0.06
0.09
0.12
0.19
0.25
0.37
0.50
0.62
0.74
0.87
1.24
1.86
2.48
3.71
4.95
7.43

Io>>

DT only
VI

VIP 300 Equivalent Time

Settings Multiplier

15

2.7
3

warning

0.1

(x Ios)

12

20
off

(x Ios)

curve selection

16 24 32
12
40
8
50
4
60
2 80 70
(A)

Io>

0.15 0.2
0.07

x10

0.4

0.05 (s)

x1

0.6

not time
multiplier

0.2

0.4
0.6

0.05

0.9

0.03

to>

Ios

earth fault

0.3

0.1

to>>

see table

1.5

(s)

VAP6 test plug

D
11 12

13

14

15

E
17

18

16

19

20

Phase overcurrent setting

Earth fault setting

Other functions

1.

11.

A.
B.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Phase setting area

(upper half of relay front panel).
Red LED phase overcurrent
pick-up indicator.
Phase overcurrent trip indicator.
Phase overcurrent setting Is.
Choice of low set curve type I>.
Low set pick-up (DT only) I>.
Low set time delay t>
Multiplying factor (low set).
High set pick-up I>>
High set time delay t>>

12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

Earth fault setting area

(lower half of relay front panel).
Red LED earth fault pick-up
indicator.
Earth fault trip indicator.
Earth fault setting current Ios.
Choice of low set curve type Io>.
Low set pick-up (DT only) Io>.
Low set time delay to>.
Multiplying factor (low set).
High set pick-up Io>>.
High set time delay to>>.

C.
D.
E.

Current setting scale label.

Current transformer and
range information.
Indicator reset button.
Minimum operating current.
VAP6 test plug socket.

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VIP 300

Curve selection

Phase overcurrent setting

IDMT curve selection

t

The numbers indicated below are those

of the setting switches (refer to the
diagram of the front panel on page 4)
The letters indicate the curve
characteristic as shown opposite.

G
SI, VI, EI RI

t>

K
t>>

Phase overcurrent setting:

F Setting current Is (4)
G Type of low set I> curve (5)
IDMT: SI, VI, EI, RI.
Definite time: DT
H DT low set pick-up I> (6)
This setting is only active for the
low set DT curve selection (as
shown). If IDMT curves are
selected this switch is disabled,
as SI,VI, EI, low set pick-up is
fixed at 1.2 Is.
J Low set time delay t> (7)
and multiplier (8)
K High set I>>(9)
L High set time delay t>>(10)

Earth fault setting

Is
F

1.2 Is

10 Is

I>>

The principle is the same as for phase

protection.
Set:
F Setting current Ios (14)
G Type of low setting Io> curve (15)
IDMT: SI, VI, EI, RI
Definite time: DT
H DT low set pick-up Io> (16)
This setting is only active for the
low set DT curve selection (as
shown). If IDMT curves are
selected this switch is disabled,
as SI, VI, EI low set pick-up is
fixed at 1.2 Is.
J Low set time delay to> (17)
and multiplier (18)
K High set Io>>(19)
L High set time delay to>>(20)

DT curve selection
t

H
t>

DT

K
t>>

Is 1.2 Is

Operation
The high and low set elements
operate separately. The tripping order
results from the logical OR between
the two settings.

I>

I>>

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VIP 300

Use and setting

1.

Phase overcurrent
phase
overcurrent

sensors:
200/1 4509996A0
VIP300LH range: x2

I>

I>
EI

1.8
1.5
off

DT

1.2

42 48 56
36
64
30
72
24
80
20 100 90
(A)

Is
reset

0.05

t>

0.3
0.4

(s)

9
2.4

(x Is) 3

warning

0.15 0.2
0.1
0.07

x10
x1

VIP300

2.1
2.7

curve selection

trip

I>>

DT only
VI

SI
RI

not time
multiplier

15

(x Is) off

20

0.2

see table

t>>

0.4
0.6

0.1
0.05
0.03

0.6

12

0.9

(s)

1.5

VIP 300 Equivalent Time

Settings Multiplier

t> to>
0.05
0.07
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.05
0.6
0.07
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.6

x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x10
x1
x10
x10
x10
x10
x10
x10
x10

SI

VI

EI

0.02
0.02
0.03
0.05
0.07
0.10
0.13
0.17
0.20
0.24
0.34
0.50
0.67
1.01
1.35
2.02

0.03
0.05
0.07
0.10
0.13
0.20
0.27
0.33
0.40
0.47
0.67
1.00
1.33
2.0
2.67
4.00

0.06
0.09
0.12
0.19
0.25
0.37
0.50
0.62
0.74
0.87
1.24
1.86
2.48
3.71
4.95
7.43

Phase overcurrent
setting area

All information concerning the phase

overcurrent is grouped together in the
upper half of the front panel. The
section numbers below are related to
the numbering on the drawing shown
on page 4.

2.

Phase overcurrent
pick-up indicator

When the red LED blinks, it indicates

that the low set element has picked up.
If the current does not decrease below
the pick-up level the relay will trip.

For IDMT curves (SI, VI, EI) the

LED blinks when the current is
greater than 1.2 times the setting
current Is.

For the IDMT curve (RI), the LED

blinks when the current is greater
than the setting.

For the DT curve, the LED blinks

when the I> pick-up setting
is exceeded.
Also refer to indicator reset button
(page 9).

3.

SI
VI
EI
RI

6.

:
:
:
:

Low set pick-up

(DT only) I>

The setting is a multiple of Is. It is only

active when the low set curve type DT
is selected.
If the tripping curve is selected with
IDMT (selector switch 5 set to SI, VI,
EI, RI) the selector switch has no effect.

7.

Low set time delay t>

If the DT curve is selected,

the value shown is the low set
time delay.
For IDMT curves the value
displayed is the tripping time for a
phase current equal to 10 x Is.

The indicator is normally black and

turns yellow when the phase
overcurrent has given a tripping order.
It stays yellow, even when the relay is
de-energised.

8.

4.

9.

Setting current Is

Choice of low
set curve

Standard inverse time.

Very inverse time.
Extremely inverse time.
Specific curve
- consult Merlin Gerin
DT : Definite time.
Off : Low set is disabled.

Phase overcurrent trip

indicator

The setting depends on the current

transformer (CT) used, and the range
selected via the connections made to
the back of the relay. The scale label
inserted should match the CT and
range selected. The switch can then be
positioned to the primary current
magnitude required in amperes.

5.

Multiplying factor
(low set)

In the x10 position, the time delay

displayed on switch 7 is multiplied by10.

High set pick-up I>>

The high set is chosen as a multiple of

the current Is. In the off position, the
high set is disabled.

10. High set time delay t>>

Time delay is set directly in seconds.

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VIP 300

Use and setting

The setting principle is the same as

for phase overcurrent.

Earth fault
reset
minimum operating
phase current: 20A

Io>
EI

1.8

2.1

1.2
1

9
2.4

1.5
off

DT

11. Earth fault setting

area

Io>>

DT only
VI

SI
RI

trip

2.7

(x Ios)

12
15

6
4

20

(x Ios) off

curve selection

Io>

earth fault

16 24 32
12
40
8
50
4
60
2 80 70
(A)

Ios

0.15 0.2
0.1
0.07
0.05 (s)

to>

warning

0.3
0.4
0.6

x10
x1

not time
multiplier

0.2

0.03
see table

to>>

0.4
0.6

0.1
0.05

0.9

(s)

1.5
VAP6 test plug

All information concerning earth fault

settings are grouped together in the
lower half of the front panel. Section
numbers below are related to the
numbering on the drawing shown on
page 4.

12. Earth fault pick-up

indicator
When the red LED blinks, It indicates
that the low set element has picked up.
If the current does not decrease below
the pick-up level the relay will trip.

For IDMT curves (SI, VI, EI) the

LED blinks when the current is
greater than 1.2 times the setting
current Is.

For the IDMT curve (RI), the LED

blinks when the current is greater
than the setting.

For the DT curve, the LED blinks

when the l> pick-up setting
is exceeded.
N.B. The LED only blinks when the
phase current is greater than the
minimum operating current (refer to
minimum operating current, page 9)
Also refer to indicator reset button
(page 9).

13. Earth fault trip indicator

The indicator is normally black and
turns yellow when the earth fault
element has given a tripping order. It
stays yellow, even when the relay is
de-energised.

14. Setting current Ios

The setting depends on the current
transformer (CT) used, and the range
selected via the connections made to
the back of the relay. The scale label
inserted should match the CT and
range selected. The switch can then be
positioned to the primary amp value
required.
For earth fault relay operation: link
between contacts 2 and 9 (x2 range)
and 1 and 9 (x4 range) must be made
at back of relay.

15. Choice of low

set curve
SI :
VI :
EI :
RI :
DT :
Off :

Standard inverse time.

Very inverse time.
Extremely inverse time.
Specific curve.
Definite time.
Low set is disabled.

16. Low set pick-up

(DT only) Io>
The setting is a multiple of Ios. It is only
active when the low set curve type DT is
selected. If the tripping curve is selected
with IDMT (selector switch 15 set to SI,
VI, EI, RI) the selector switch has no
effect.

17. Low set

time delay to>

If the DT curve is selected, the

value shown is the low set time
delay.
For IDMT curves the value
displayed is the tripping time for a
phase current equal to 10 x
Ios.

18. Multiplying factor

(low set)
In the x10 position, the time delay
displayed on switch 17 is multiplied
by 10.

19. High set pick-up Io>>

The high set is chosen as a multiple of
the current Ios. In the off position, the
high set is disabled.

20. High set time delay to>>

Time delay is set directly in seconds

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VIP 300

Use and setting

A.

Other functions
Reversible scale label for Ringmaster fitted with 200/1A CTs

sensor
200/1: 4509996A0

sensor
200/1: 4509996A0

VIP 300LH range: x2

VIP 300LHrange: x4

Is

Is

48
42
56
36
64
30
72
24
80
20 100 90
(A)

96
84
112
72
128
60
144
48
160
40 200 180
(A)

minimum operating
phase current: 20A

minimum operating
phase current: 40A

Ios

Ios

24
16
32
12
40
8
50
4
60
2 80 70
(A)

x 2 range

48
32
64
24
80
16
100
8
120
4 160 140
(A)

x 4 range

Reversible scale label for Ringmaster fitted with 400/1A CTs

sensor
400/1: 451101200

sensor
400/1: 451101200

VIP 300LH range: x2

VIP 300LHrange: x4

The label indicates the range for

the phase overcurrent and earth
fault primary amp settings. It is
inserted from the top, behind the
transparent part of the front
panel.

The label is reversible and is

printed with the x2 range setting
currents on one side, and the x4
range setting currents on the
other. The scale label when
inserted should match the CT and
terminal positions on the rear of
the relay, for the range required.
Also refer to testing and
commissioning.

B.

CT and range
indication

The CT and range are given on each

side of the setting scale label. The label
will match the appropriate CT for the
Ringmaster panel type supplied. This
information is hidden when the label is
inserted.

Is

Is

96
84
112
72
128
60
144
48
160
40 200 180
(A)

192
168
224
144
256
120
288
96
320
80 400 360
(A)

Choice of setting scale label

minimum operating
phase current: 40A

minimum operating
phase current: 80A

Ios

Ios

48
32
64
24
80
16
100
8
120
4 160 140
(A)

x 2 range

96
64
128
48
160
32
200
16
240
8 320 280
(A)

x 4 range

Reversible scale label for Ringmaster fitted with 800/1A CTs

sensor
800/1: 4509169A0

sensor
800/1: 4509169A0

VIP 300LH range: x2

VIP 300LHrange: x4

Is

Is
192

336
448
288
512
240
576
192
640
160 800 720

(A)

(A)

minimum operating
phase current: 80A

minimum operating
phase current: 160A

Ios

Ios

(A)

x 2 range

Make sure that the information

given on the top of the label
matches:
1 - The current transformer used:
200/1A, 400/1A or 800/1A
2 - The range used.
x2 or x4

This information is hidden when the

label is in position.

For help with the choice of range

to select, refer to the application
section.

Installation

384

168
224
144
256
120
288
96
320
80 400 360

96
64
128
48
160
32
200
16
240
8 320 280

Setting scale label

192 256
128
96
320
64
400
32
480
16 640 560
(A)

x 4 range

Slide the setting scale into

position behind the transparent
part of the front face.
Make sure the label is pushed
right into the bottom of the slot. To
remove the label, use the hole in
the top, if necessary with the help
of the tip of a pencil or a
screwdriver.

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Use and setting

C.

Indicator reset button

The reset button can be operated with

the sealable cover either open or
closed. When the button is pressed, the
following actions are initiated:

It resets the phase overcurrent

and earth fault trip indicators.
N.B.
If reset is more than 48 hours
after the relay has operated and
is left without being energised,
the VAP6 must be used to reset
the trip indicators or the operator
must wait for the relay to be
re-energised.

The two red LEDs light up

simultaneously for approximately
three seconds to indicate the
following:
- The relay is energized and the
minimum operating current level
has been reached.
-The relay self testing results are
healthy
N.B.
If one of the two conditions is not
met, the indicators do not light up.

D.

Minimum operating
current

The minimum operating current is the

phase current required for the relay to
be energized and operational. The
setting depends on the CT used, and
the range selected via the connections
made to the back of the relay. The
value given on either side of the scale
label is the single phase RMS
minimum operating current.
N.B. Regarding minimum operating
current:
The VIP 300 does not operate below
the minimum operating current level.
As a result, if the earth fault setting
(Ios) is below the minimum operating
current, it will only take effect when
there is phase current greater than or
equal to the minimum operating
current.

E.

VAP6 test plug

The test plug is exclusively designed for

connection of the VAP6 which is used
for fast, simplified relay testing.
The operation may be carried out while
the relay is operating since the VAP6
and VIP 300 provide the possibility of
testing with inhibition of circuit breaker
tripping.
Also refer to the testing and
commissioning chapter.

This function may be used to

carry out a basic relay operation test.

Fitting of reversible scale label

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Overview of the VAP6

VAP6 front panel

D

D
external mitop

I>

on

test in progress

trip

battery test

phase overcurrent

earth fault

trip
inhibition

earth fault
test
phase
overcurrent

test
phase
overcurrent

VIP 30
VIP 35
VIP300
VIP50
VIP75

VIP 11, 11R

VIP 12R
VIP13
VIP17
VIP200, 201

trip

trip
inhibition

external
mitop

The VAP6 is a portable unit which is

connected to the VIP 300 to carry out
simplified testing.
The test can be carried out in the
following two cases:
- the VIP 300 is already
powered up by the sensors
(CTs).
- The VIP 300 is not supplied. In
this case, the VAP6 batteries
supply power to the relay.

Indicators

Push buttons:

C Trip:
Is used to test other relays in the
VIP range. It is not to be
considered for the VIP 300 test (it
lights up for a transient period
when the VIP 300 sends a tripping
order; whether or not the circuit
breaker is inhibited).

Battery test:
If the batteries are healthy, the
on indicator(A) lights up when
the button is pressed.

Phase overcurrent:
Sends the phase overcurrent test
stimulus, which is equivalent to
20 times the setting current Is.

circuit breaker
mitop

circuit breaker
mitop

VAP6

Earth fault:
Sends the earth fault test
stimulus, which is equivalent to
20 times the earth setting current
Ios.

Trip inhibition:
By pressing and holding this
button down the relay can be
tested with the VAP6 without
tripping the circuit breaker. This
facility will inhibit the circuit
breaker tripping even if a real
fault occurs during the test.

A On:
Indicates that the batteries are
operating. Also lights up when the
battery test is carried out by
pressing battery test.
B Test in progress:
Confirms sending of the test
stimulus to the VIP 300.

D External MITOP output:

This feature may be used to
connect an external MITOP trip
coil which could be used to
operate a timer etc. The external
coil is triggered at the same time
as the circuit breaker MITOP. The
trip inhibit button does not effect
the external coil.

Batteries:

The batteries are normally

deactivated and are automatically
activated when the VAP6 is
connected to the VIP 300. They
are activated in the following
cases:
- Pressing the battery test
button.
- Direct connection to a VIP 300
relay.

To install or change the batteries,

open the unit by removing the 4
screws on the bottom of the unit.
Be sure to use the correct
polarities.

Technical characteristics:
Supply:
Weight:
Dimensions:

10

3 x 9V 6LR61
batteries
0.45KG
93 X 157 X 45mm

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VAP6 test sequence

The test may be carried out with or

without the relay energised by the
Ringmaster current transformers, and
all the relay settings are effective.
During the test, the relay remains
operational and will give a tripping
order in the event of a fault, unless the
trip inhibit button is pressed and held
down.

The test consists of:

- Initiation of the VIP 300 self
monitoring and diagnostic routine.
- Injecting a stimulus to stimulate
a phase fault.
- Check tripping
The VAP6 is supplied by
batteries. Therefore the parts of
the VIP 300 that run on AC
current are not checked using this
method (input and supply
circuits).
Press the phase overcurrent button to
send the test stimulus.
- Continue pressing the button
throughout the duration of the
stimulus. The stimulus represents
about 20 times the setting current
Is.
-The VAP6 test in progress
indicator lights up to confirm the
sending of the stimulus to the
VIP300 relay.
- The red I> indicator of the
VIP300 blinks during the time
relay delay period.
- Then the VIP 300 phase trip
indicator turns yellow.
- The circuit breaker trips if it is
not inhibited.

Connect the VAP6 to the VAP6 test

plug. The VAP6 batteries are activated
and the on indicator lights up.
Press the trip inhibition button if the
test should be carried out without
tripping the circuit breaker.
Be sure to continue pressing the
trip inhibition button throughout the
time it takes to send the stimulus.

N.B. If the phase overcurrent button is

held down after tripping, the VIP300
starts the time delay/tripping cycle
again; this is normal operation.
In that case:
- The VAP6 red trip indicator
lights up for a transient period
each time there is a trip.
- Depending on the time delay
setting, the VIP 300 red I>
indicator may be off or blink
rapidly and/or in an irregular
manner.
Press earth fault to test the relays
operation. The stimulus injected is equal
to 20 times the setting current Ios. Use
the procedure as for the phase
overcurrent test.
Disconnect the VAP6. In order to save
batteries, do not leave the VAP6
connected to the relay unnecessarily.

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Commissioning Ringmaster with VIP 300

Factory tests:

Reduced commissioning:

Secondary injection:

All Ringmaster panel types are fully

tested before leaving the factory. These
tests include the whole protection
system including current transformers,
wiring harness, relay, trip coil and the
circuit breaker itself using primary
injection to energise the system.
Tripping tests are carried out using
different settings for each of the IDMT
and DT curves available on the relay.
The tripping times are measured with a
chronometer and its accuracy is verified
against the theoretical times calculated.

Since the system is fully tested it is only

necessary to prove the relay on site at
the service settings, therefore reducing
commissioning time to a minimum.
Once the switchgear has been installed
and cabled up, it is impractical or
sometimes impossible to carry out
injection tests. It is suggested that for
commissioning and maintenance
purposes either of the following two
methods can be used.
1.
Simple trip test using the VAP6
test unit (described previously).
2.
Secondary injection using
standard equipment with an
output filter.

Testing using secondary injection is

used to test the following parts of the
protection system:

The electronic circuit.

The integrity of the power supply

of the VIP 300.

The link to the mitop trip coil and

also the circuit breaker
mechanical tripping mechanism.

The integrity of the switches on

the front panel to ensure they
give the correct tripping times for
the curves selected.

Test set connections:

Caution:

The injection set is connected to the VIP 300 relay without disconnecting the CTs.
This is done via the sockets on the terminal rail located in the pilot cable box, just
above the relay itself.

Phase overcurrent connections:

To test the overcurrent protection the connection should be made across two CTs
(terminal rails nos 4 to 5, 5 to 6 or 6 to 4).

Earth fault connections:

To test the earth fault protection, the connection should be made across one CT
(terminal rail nos 4 to 7, 5 to 7, or 6 to 7).
These terminal numbers should be cross checked with the relevant circuit breaker
schematic diagram. Terminals 15 and 16 (not shown above - see Ringmaster
selection guide) give access to a normally open contact, which is normally open
when the CB is in the open position. This can be used to connect a timing device to
measure the opening time of the relay and circuit breaker.
The type of test plug used to connect to the DIN rail connectors is a standard 2mm
19A test plug.

Note: When using a secondary injection set with VIP 300 a filter (e.g. Foster SF30)
should be used to improve the wave form. If a filter is not used the operating time of
the relay may not follow the theoretical operating times.

52
7
x4 range
40A,80A or 160A

5 minimum

operating

3 current
1

P2

S1

P1

S1

P1

S2

S2

P2

S1

B
S2

P2

C11

C31

C31

C51

C51

x2 range
20A,40A or 80A
minimum
operating
4 current

C10

C70

C30

C50

C90

10

S2

C71

P1

CT1

C11

VIP 300 IDMT RELAY

50/51
9
50N/51N
10

C70

11
12
13
14

N.B. - Always check against the relevant

CB schematic diagram before carrying
out tests

MITOP - ITC

K8
K7

(-VE)
(+VE)

0v

15
16

connect to terminal blocks above for secondary injection

MITOP - CB trip coil

Injection test set

with filter

12

CB auxiliary contact
(for timing purposes)

The MITOP trip coil must be

used only in conjunction with the
VIP relay.
Voltage withstand testing of the
a u x i l i a r y and control circuits at
2000 for 1 minute should never be
carried out without disconnecting
the MITOP trip coil or VIP relay.
Secondary injection facilities are
provided on the terminal rail in the
pilot cable box.
No external connections should
be made to the VIP 300 or the
MITOP trip coil.

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Commissioning Ringmaster with VIP 300

Recommended test
procedure for
secondary injection:
The test procedure outlined here is only
a guide and may need modifying to suit
the different test sets available.

1.

Pick-up check
- Increase the current slowly until
the appropriate LED indicator
starts to blink.

2.

Setting check:
- Set the current to be injected
(a true RMS ammeter should be
used to measure the current).
- The CB should then be closed
and the counter/timer reset. The
current should then be applied.
- When the CB has operated, the
applied current should be turned
off if not done automatically.
- The time shown on the counter
display includes the operating
time of the circuit breaker
>80ms or <100ms. The actual
relay operating time can then be
calculated by subtracting this
time from the counter reading.

The manufacturers instructions should

be read before attempting to secondary
inject the VIP 300 relay.
The VIP 300 relay can be secondary
injected like any conventional 1A relay,
therefore the output recommended for
1A relays should be used.
Calculate the secondary current to be
injected from the equivalent primary
current, taking into account the CTs
used and the range selected by
connections to the terminals on the
back of the relay.
With the VIP 300 connected so as to
present the correct burden, the following
tests can be carried out:

Note. - No connection should be made to the MITOP trip coil from the secondary
injection test set.

RN2c, RE2c, CE2, CN2

CT ratio 200/1A

RN6c
CT ratio 400/1A

CE6, RN6c
CT ratio 800/1A

Range x 2

Range x 4

Range x 2

Range x 4

Range x 2

Range x 4

Minimum Operating
Current=20A

Minimum Operating
Current=40A

Minimum Operating
Current=40A

Minimum Operating
Current=80A

Minimum Operating
Current=80A

Minimum Operating
Current=160A

Secondary
injected current

Equivalent
primary current

Secondary
injected current

Equivalent
primary current

Secondary
injected current

Equivalent
primary current

Secondary
injected current

Equivalent
primary current

Secondary
injected current

Equivalent
primary current

Secondary
injected current

Equivalent
primary current

100mA

20A

200mA

40A

100mA

40A

200mA

80A

100mA

80A

200mA

160A

120mA

24A

240mA

48A

120mA

48A

240mA

96A

120mA

96A

240mA

192A

150mA

30A

300mA

60A

150mA

60A

300mA

120A

150mA

120A

300mA

240A

180mA

36A

360mA

72A

180mA

72A

360mA

144A

180mA

144A

360mA

288A

210mA

42A

420mA

84A

210mA

84A

420mA

168A

210mA

168A

420mA

336A

240mA

48A

480mA

96A

240mA

96A

480mA

192A

240mA

192A

480mA

384A

280mA

56A

560mA

112A

280mA

112A

560mA

224A

280mA

224A

560mA

448A

320mA

64A

640mA

128A

320mA

128A

640mA

256A

320mA

256A

640mA

512A

360mA

72A

720mA

144A

360mA

144A

720mA

288A

360mA

288A

720mA

576A

400mA

80A

800mA

160A

400mA

160A

800mA

320A

400mA

320A

800mA

640A

450mA

90A

900mA

180A

450mA

180A

900mA

360A

450mA

360A

900mA

720A

500mA

100A

1A

200A

500mA

200A

1A

400A

500mA

400A

1A

800A

*Note. These values exceed the rating of the circuit breaker.

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Commissioning Ringmaster with VIP 300

Commissioning test record:

Secondary injection of Merlin Gerin
VIP 300 self powered overcurrent and
earth fault relay.

tick as appropriate

Customer

Site

Contact ref.

Panel

Relay type

Relay serial no.

Current transformers

Setting range, minimum operating current

200/1A

x2, 20A
x4, 40A

400/1A

x2, 40A
x4, 80A

800/1A

x2, 80A
x4, 160A

Note. Ensure connections on the rear of the relay are made to the appropriate
terminals for the x2 or x4 setting ranges and that the scale labels are inserted
correctly to match the range selected.
Indicate on the diagram below actual settings. Carry out tests and record the results
in the table provided.
200/1A

Mark settings with an arrow e.g.

68

800/1A

sensor
200/1: 4509996A0

sensor
200/1: 4509996A0

sensor
400/1: 451101200

sensor
400/1: 451101200

sensor
800/1: 4509169A0

sensor
800/1: 4509169A0

VIP 300LH range: x2

VIP 300LHrange: x4

VIP 300LH range: x2

VIP 300LHrange: x4

VIP 300LH range: x2

VIP 300LHrange: x4

Is

Is

Is

Is

Is

48
42
56
36
64
30
72
24
80
20 100 90
(A)

96
84
112
72
128
60
144
48
160
40 200 180
(A)

96
84
112
72
128
60
144
48
160
40 200 180
(A)

192
168
224
144
256
120
288
96
320
80 400 360
(A)

192
168
224
144
256
120
288
96
320
80 400 360

minimum operating
phase current: 20A

minimum operating
phase current: 40A

minimum operating
phase current: 40A

minimum operating
phase current: 80A

minimum operating
phase current: 80A

minimum operating
phase current: 160A

Ios

Ios

Ios

Ios

Ios

Ios

24
16
32
12
40
8
50
4
60
2 80 70

48
32
64
24
80
16
100
8
120
4 160 140

48
32
64
24
80
16
100
8
120
4 160 140
(A)

(A)

Setting scale label selection to be

located at point A for appropriate CT
type 200/1A, 400/1A & 800/1A

400/1A

phase
overcurrent

I>

I>

EI

1.8

2.4

DT
(s)
curve selection

2.7

(x Is) 3

trip

warning

0.15 0.2
0.3

0.1
0.07

x10

0.4

0.05

not time
multiplier

x1

see table

t>

12
15

6
4

20

(x Is) off

0.2

0.4
0.6

0.1
0.05

0.9

0.03

0.6

1.5

(s)

t>>

reset

Io>
EI

1.8

RI

trip

DT

2.1

9
2.4

1.5
off

1.2

2.7

VIP 300 Equivalent Time

Settings Multiplier

t> to>
0.05
0.07
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.05
0.6
0.07
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.6

x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x1
x10
x1
x10
x10
x10
x10
x10
x10
x10

SI

VI

EI

0.02
0.02
0.03
0.05
0.07
0.10
0.13
0.17
0.20
0.24
0.34
0.50
0.67
1.01
1.35
2.02

0.03
0.05
0.07
0.10
0.13
0.20
0.27
0.33
0.40
0.47
0.67
1.00
1.33
2.0
2.67
4.00

0.06
0.09
0.12
0.19
0.25
0.37
0.50
0.62
0.74
0.87
1.24
1.86
2.48
3.71
4.95
7.43

Io>>

DT only
VI

SI

(A)

VIP 300
9

1.2

192 256
128
96
320
64
400
32
480
16 640 560

(A)

2.1

1.5
off

RI

96
64
128
48
160
32
200
16
240
8 320 280

I>>

DT only
VI

SI

(A)

(A)

96
64
128
48
160
32
200
16
240
8 320 280
(A)

(A)

Is
384
336
448
288
512
240
576
192
640
160 800 720

(s)

12
15

6
4

warning

0.1

20

(x Ios) off

curve selection

0.15 0.2

Io>

0.1
0.07
0.05 (s)

earth fault

14

to>

0.3
0.4
0.6

x10
x1

not time
multiplier

0.2

see table

0.6

0.05
0.03

to>>

0.4
0.9

(s)

1.5
VAP6 test plug

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Commissioning Ringmaster with VIP 300

Commissioning test
record
1.

Pick up check.
Inject the test current into the
relay for each phase in turn and
note the current required to flash
the LED.

2.

Operating time and curve

check at final settings.
Inject the test current into the
relay for each phase in turn and
note the operating times.

3.

Instantaneous trip check

Inject the appropriate test current
into the relay and ensure the
correct instantaneous response.

Curve...............

T..............

Phase A-B

Phase B-C

Curve........... T..............
Phase C-A

EF

1. Pick-up current at setting

2. Operating time and curve at final
selected setting
3. Current level to trip high set

Commissioning test record

4.
Check test facility using
VAP6
Commissioning engineer

Date

Customer witness

Date

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Merlin Gerin - Medium Voltage, 123 Jack Lane, Leeds LS10 1BS
Tel: 0113 290 3500 Fax: 0113 290 3710 Internet address: http://www.schneider.co.uk

Publication No.PB0402 WH1000W O/S-BP

VIP300 O&M COVER (4/02)