Mie11156 - FWH6

DOC. MIE 11156 DATE : 15/01/2012 REV. 1.
15
FWH6 PROGRAM
FOR THE CONTROL OF DRTS.6
AUTOMATIC INSTRUMENTS
REVISION 6.XX
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REVISION DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES VISA

N PAGE DATE
6.XX All 15/09/2001 Issued Lodi.
1.15 5 15/1/2012 Added the DRTS66 range of test sets Lodi
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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2 OPERATION WITH THE FWH6 PROGRAM ....................................................................................................... 6

2.1 NORMAL OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 REPRODUCTION OF FAULT RECORDS .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.3. FWH6 UPDATING ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 CALIBRATION OF THE INSTRUMENT ............................................................................................................................ 9
2.5 RE-ASSIGNMENT OF OUTPUTS .................................................................................................................................... 9
3 TEST SET-UP PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 A.C. VOLTAGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 FREQUENCY ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.3 CURRENT ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 VOLTAGE AND CURRENT ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.5 DIRECT CURRENT VOLTAGE .................................................................................................................................... 16
3.6 AUXILIARY OUTPUTS............................................................................................................................................... 16
3.7 TIME MEASUREMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 16
3.8 THRESHOLD MEASUREMENT .................................................................................................................................... 19
3.9 PAUSE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.10 ZERO POWER MODEL.............................................................................................................................................. 19
3.11 MEASUREMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.12 PARAMETERS FOR THE OPTIONAL IO EXPANSION ................................................................................................... 20
3.12.1 Trip inputs...................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.12.2 Digital outputs ............................................................................................................................................... 21
3.13 SENDING WAVE-FORMS OR RECORDS ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.14 UPGRADING FWH6 ................................................................................................................................................ 23
4 OPERATING COMMANDS TO THE INSTRUMENT ........................................................................................ 24
4.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 TEST MESSAGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.3 IMMEDIATE ACTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 MESSAGES AT START-UP ......................................................................................................................................... 26
5 RESULTS TRANSMITTED TO THE PC .............................................................................................................. 27
5.1 TIME MEASUREMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2 THRESHOLD MEASUREMENT ................................................................................................................................... 27
5.3 TRIPS DURING THE PAUSE........................................................................................................................................ 28
5.4 RESPONSES WITH MISU OPTION ............................................................................................................................. 29
5.5 RESPONSES WITH OPTION IO6432 ........................................................................................................................... 29
5.6 OTHER RESPONSES OF THE INSTRUMENT ................................................................................................................. 29
6 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION OF RECORDS.......................................................................................... 31
6.1 FORMAT OF DATA STRING ....................................................................................................................................... 31
6.1.1 CRC computation ............................................................................................................................................ 31
6.2 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL ...................................................................................................................................... 32
6.3 TRANSMISSION OF COMMANDS FORM THE PC TO THE INSTRUMENT ........................................................................ 33
6.3.1 Test message .................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.3.2 Immediate message .......................................................................................................................................... 34
6.3.3 Program updating............................................................................................................................................ 36
6.4 TRANSMISSION OF RESULTS FROM THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC ............................................................................. 36
TABLE 1: TEST SETUP................................................................................................................................................ 39
TABLE 2: OPERATIONAL COMMANDS TO THE INSTRUMENT ..................................................................... 47
TABLE 3: RESULTS TRANMITTED TO THE PC ................................................................................................... 48
TABLE 4: SUMMARY OF FWH6 PARAMETER CODES ...................................................................................... 51

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TABLE 5: FAULT CODES ........................................................................................................................................... 58

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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This document describes the 6.XX revision of FWH6 program that controls the DRTS.6 and
DRTS.66 range of automatic relay test sets.
With the FWH6 firmware direct commands are possible because the instrument works in associa-
tion with a computer. In this way the controlled instrument has acquired total flexibility for every
type of test required. The computer stores programs for repetitive tests, for tracing response curves,
for statistical analysis, etc.
The instrument is capable of:

- Generating outputs (voltages, currents, auxiliary outputs);
- Measuring contact trips and the corresponding delay times;
- Reproducing the events recorded in the COMTRADE format;
- Upgrading the resident software;
- Correcting amplifier errors, like: gain, offset, symmetry, linearity;
- Re-assigning an output in case of fault.
This document explains:

- The magnitudes (voltage, current, etc.) that can be generated and controlled, and their correlation
(from the PC to the instrument);
- The measurements that can be carried out by the instrument (from the instrument to the PC);
- Possible measurement cycles;
- The messages to reproduce the records;
- The messages to reload the program;
- Dialogue protocol.
Instrument performances are described separate specifications.

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2 OPERATION WITH THE FWH6 PROGRAM
2.1 Normal operation
The purpose of the FWH6 program is to receive command sequences from the PC, to put them into
effect, and to send test results to the instrument. The instrument will follow every step of the in-
structions received, but is unable to take any independent initiative.
The PC does not control the instrument in real-time. A typical operation would be as follows:
- the operator sets up the test;
- the PC program transforms the test into a series of groups of parameters (I, V, etc.);
- when the test begins, the first group of parameters will be sent to the instrument through the serial
interface;
- the instrument executes the test and sends the measured response time (or threshold) to the PC;
- the PC passes on to the next group of parameters, inserting the pause time required by the relay to
return to its initial status;
- the test continues in this way until completion.
STATUS REST TEST REST
PARAMETERS
A) OVER - RELAY
PARAMETERS
B) UNDER - RELAY
Fig. 1: evolution of parameters
The first thing to be defined is the situation with the parameters before starting the test. There are, in
fact, tests which commence with parameters at zero, and others with parameters not at zero (Fig. 1).
For this reason the PC sends a command which defines the initial values, called healthy values.
From that moment until completion of the test these values will be the reference values of test end.
Also the healthy values can be modified while the test is running.
The instrument performs the following elementary measurements (see Fig. 2):
- Trip delays;
- Threshold level;
- Trips during a pause.
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PARAMETERS
INPUT X
TX
A) DELAY MEASUREMENT
PXX
INITIAL
VALUE
PARAMETERS
INPUT X
B) MEMORIZATION OF THE VARIABLE
PARAMETER AS RELAY TRIPS
Fig. 2: instrument measurements
The execution of a single elementary measurement is often not sufficient to perform the test of the
relay. Besides, the fact that the PC does not control the instrument in real-time, makes certain types
of test impossible. In order to solve this problem, the instrument allows for the execution of multi-
ple tests involving more than one elementary test, in the following called cycle (Fig. 3). In this case,
the PC will transmit all the test parameters to the instrument at one time, after which the instrument
will have the task of evolving the parameters in the pre-set sequence, and of transmitting the results
of the various cycles to the PC. When working in this mode an elementary test is the one that in-
volves only one cycle.
CYCLE 0 I II III IV 0
PARAM.1
PARAM.2
TRIP
MEASUREMENTS TRIP TP TRIP TP

THRESHOLD THRESHOLD
A) MEASUREMENTS OF TRIP AND RESTORE THRESHOLDS

PARAMETERS ARE HELD DURING TP
CYCLE 0 I II III IV 0
PARAM.1
PARAM.2
TIP
TDL TP RDL TP
MEASUREMENTS
B) MEASUREMENTS OF TRIP AND RESTORE DELAY
Fig. 3: evolution of multiple

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Generally speaking, whatever the total number of cycles, the PC can define:
- the evolution of the parameters during the test;
- the measurements to be made during the test;
- in the case of several cycles, the conditions required in order to pass on to the next cycle;
- the value of the parameters at the end of the test.
By means of this dialogue it is possible to simulate even the manual regulation of a parameter.
The following paragraphs will give the details about: parameters to set up the test; initial instrument
status; commands to the instrument; results transmitted to the PC; communication protocol.
Tables from 1 to 3 show the variables and their codes; table 4 shows variables and answers ordered
by code.
2.2 Reproduction of fault records
To reproduce the fault records, there is a dedicated PC program, called COMTRADE; it is one of
the TDMS controlled test programs, and is found selecting Playback Waveform.
In order to reproduce the waveform, the PC sends a command of new waveform (NEWFDO), fol-
lowed by the index number (from 16 to 100).
After this, the PC sends a series of commands (FRMFDO) that contain a single wave form set of da-
ta. This means that it is necessary to send as many FRMFDO commands as is the number of sam-
ples.
FWH6 verifies the validity of the received code; if the message is correct, it is saved in the dynamic
RAM.
The recording is handled as standard waveform that are recorded into the instrument. Usually, when
the waveform is reproduced, the instrument measures the timings of the enabled contacts, from the
beginning of the recording.
The value to be generated is set in a trip delay test that selects as waveform the code of the recorded
wave. This test message will also contain: the ranges of voltages and currents, the enabled trip
commands and their level and the auxiliary voltage.
Note that if the duration of the test is longer than the sampled wave form, the generation of the wave
restarts from the first sample. Besides, given the sampling frequency, the instrument automatically
selects the frequency of the filter of wave form reproduction (32 times the sampling frequency), in
order to optimise the generated waveform.
2.3. FWH6 updating
It is possible to update the resident program FWH6 using the UPGRADE program for the DRTS6
range of test sets.
Normally, FWH6 waits the PC for the operating codes of the commands. When FWH6 receives the
updating code (NEWFW command), it waits for the command of frame transmission (NEWFRM)
that contains the new release. To make this possible, FWH6 has a fixed core that controls: serial in-
terface, command code recognition, and the instructions for the upgrade of the program.
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First of all this core executes the test of validity of the code received with each frame; if the mes-
sage is validated, the program stores into it into the dynamic RAM. When all the message has been
received (256 frames), the program waits for the final upgrade command (UPDFW); then, it starts
up with the actual replacement of the former FWH6 issue.
The core tests the validity of the FWH6 program at each power-on: if the program is found corrupt-
ed, the core sends an error code to the PC, to inform that it is necessary to re-load the control pro-
gram.
This feature is too complicated for the DRTS66 range of test sets, and the corresponding codes are
not reported.
2.4 Calibration of the instrument
This feature allows to correct amplifiers errors for the DRTS6 range of test sets. The corresponding
commando codes are not explained here, as they are not to be used in the development of test pro-
grams. Corresponding codes are marked as reserved.
This feature is too complicated for the DRTS66 range of test sets, and the corresponding codes are
not reported.
2.5 Re-assignment of outputs
During normal use it can occur that an amplifier does not operate any more. As the test set has many
outputs, of which some are not normally used, it is helpful to use the capability of re-addressing
voltage or current outputs to other amplifiers that operate normally.
The corresponding command codes are not explained here, as they are not to be used in the devel-
opment of test programs. Corresponding codes are marked as reserved. This feature is not available
for the DRTS66 range of test sets.
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3 TEST SET-UP PARAMETERS
Table 1 summarises: the outputs that can be generated; the parameter code number; its field of vari-
ability; the unit of measurement.
All parameters controlling amplitudes can be pre-set in value and in gradient. The two selections
may even coexist in the same test, and their meaning will be explained further on.
The following paragraphs provide detailed descriptions of:

- The characteristics and meaning of each parameter;
- Relationship and exclusions between parameters.
Note that rate of change parameters are active only if a threshold test is selected. All parameters
change their value linearly with time:
Parameter(t) = (Starting parameter value) + (Gradient) * t

Where Gradient can be positive or negative.
In this type of test usually one variable is changed at a time, or more parameters of the same type
(example: all currents). If the relay controls a complex variable (power, impedance) usually only
one parameter is changed at a time.
FWH6 accepts more gradients at a time, but EDITOR restrict this selection to not being of different
variables: this is to avoid misunderstanding on test results.
In a threshold test, if the gradient is zero the parameter will not change; otherwise, as test starts the
parameter starts changing with the programmed slope, starting from the initial value. Test stop de-
pends upon the type of parameter, as explained later on.
3.1 A.C. voltage
 The parameter VOLTAGE OUTPUT has the following identification codes: UFAR, UFAS,
UFAT, UFA4, UFA5, UFA6: phase voltages in VRMS.
Note that voltage definition is XXXXXXXXX uV (nine digits) for all ranges.
 The VOLTAGE RATE OF CHANGE selection is a threshold test that has the names GFUR,
GFUS, GFUT, GFU4, GFU5, GFU6 for phases 1 to 6. The unit is percent of selected range per
second. The unit of measurement is XXXXXXX V*10^-4/s (100 uV/s).
The test stops:
- at the moment of tripping of the first or of the last programmed contact;
- at zero value;
- at UMX;
- as the maximum time of the cycle is expired.
In the last three cases, the instrument answers with a special code.
This threshold test can be performed together with a frequency threshold test or a current threshold
test.
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Angle definition. We have here two sets of definitions. The first one is relative angles; it is kept for
continuity with older programs; these angles, that set only three voltages, are not to be used with
new programs. The new set is absolute angles, both single phases and three phases.
A similar situation exists for angle rate of change.
In case of conflict, FWH6 gives priority to older definitions.
 The selection VOLTAGE ANGLES (ABSOLUTE) has the names: AURA, AUSA, AUTA,
AU4A, AU5A, AU6A, which refer to the absolute reference.
The sign of the angle is POSITIVE for anti-clockwise rotation.
If not otherwise specified, values are:
- 0° for AURA, AU4A;
- 240° for AUSA, AU5A;
- 120° for AUTA, AU6A.
Besides, parameters AT1U, AT2U allow controlling the rotation of voltages UR, US, UT and U4,
U5, U6 all together.
Angle resolution is 0,01°.
 The VOLTAGE ANGLE RATE OF CHANGE (ABSOLUTE) selection has codes GAURA,
GAUSA, GAUTA, GAU4A, GAU5A, GAU6A, which refer to the absolute reference. The sign
of the angle is POSITIVE for anti-clockwise rotation.
The unit of measure is degree/s.
Besides, parameters GAT1U, GAT2U allow controlling the rotation of voltages UR, US, UT and
U4, U5, U6 respectively, all together.
Test stops:
- at the maximum value of the cycle.
In the last case the instrument answers with a special code.
 The selection VOLTAGE ANGLES (RELATIVE) has the names: AURR, AUSR, AUTR,
which refer respectively to:
- the rotation of U1 with respect to the absolute reference (but with negative sign);
- the U2-U1 angle AUSR and the U3-U1 angle AUTR.
The definition corresponds to what can be used by a phase meter. The sign of the angle is
POSITIVE for clockwise rotation for AURR, AUSR, AUTR. If not otherwise specified, values are
120° for AUSR and -120° for AUTR.
NOTE: for AURR, AUSR, AUTR the definition is not the standard one, and differs also from the
one used by the program X.TEST, where all vectors are referred to an absolute reference and are
positive for anticlockwise rotation. The DLL file of program X.TEST executes the conversion.
If the value of AURR is other than zero, and the values of AUSR and AUTR are not modified, all
voltages will rotate together with AURR as the test starts. If it is only necessary to rotate UR, leav-
ing US and UT in their absolute positions, angles AUSR and AUTR must be modified to the new
value with respect to UR.
 The VOLTAGE ANGLE RATE OF CHANGE (RELATIVE ) selection has the codes
GURR, DUSR, DUTR, for the gradient of angles AURR (that is UR fault with respect to
healthy), S-R and T-R respectively. The unit of measure is degree/s. Note that as all voltages and
currents are referred to UR, the gradient of AURR moves all vectors (voltages and currents) at
the meantime.
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Test stops:
- at the moment of tripping,
 The parameter V4 OR V0, name V4V0, sets the mode of operation of the fourth voltage output
of DRTS.6. Codes are: 0 = V4; 1 = V0; 2 = V0 * 1.73.
3.2 Frequency
 The OUTPUT FREQUENCY selection, code FUSC, refers to the output frequency. Frequency
switching does not modify the amplitude of the output (Fig. 4), nor will the initial angle be al-
tered. With the FSYN command, angle selection remains valid only if set before the start of the
test. The angle between phases shifts as time goes on.
UR
TN c
TD
PHASE - SHIFT PER CYCLE

Fig. 4: Frequency switch from FN to FD
 The APPLY FAULT FREQUENCY TO selection, code FSIN, has the following selections:
CODE MODIFIED
OUTPUTS
1 ALL
2 UR
3 UR, US, UT
4 UR, US, UT, I1
5 U4
6 U1, U2
 The FREQUENCY RATE OF CHANGE selection, code GRFR, is a threshold test on the out-
put frequency. The unit is in Hz/s.
The test stops:
- minimum: at 1 Hz;
- maximum: at 2 kHz;
- at maximum time.
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In the last three cases the instrument answers with a special code.
With FSIN selection, frequency change applies only to the selected outputs.
The angle between the phases after a time T and gradient G has the value of:
(ANGLE) = 6.28 x T x (FN + G x T).
The angle between the phases after a time T and gradient G has the value of:
(ANGLE) = 6.28 x T x (FN + G x T).
3.3 Current
DRTS.6 has six current sources, and controls up to 9 currents with a booster.
 The parameter CURRENT OUTPUT has the following codes: IFAR, IFAS, IFAT, IFA4,
IFA5, IFA6, IFA7, IFA8, IFA9, phase currents. Definition is XXXXXXXXX uA for all ranges.
 The CURRENT RATE OF CHANGE selection has the codes: GFIR, GFIS, GFIT, GFI4,
GFI5, GFI6, GFI7, GFI8, GFI9. The unit is percent of selected range per second. The unit of
measurement is XXXXXXX A*10^-4/s (100 uA/s).
The test stops:
- at zero;
- at IMAX;
- at the maximum cycle time.
In the last three cases the instrument answers with special codes.
This threshold test can be performed together with a voltage threshold test.
Angle definition. As with voltages, we have here two sets of definitions. The first one is relative an-
gles; it is kept for continuity with older programs; these angles, that set only three currents, are not
to be used with new programs. The new set is absolute angles, both single phases and three phases.
A similar situation exists for angle rate of change.
In case of conflict, FWH6 gives priority to older definitions.
 The selection CURRENT ANGLES (ABSOLUTE) has the codes: AIRA, AISA, AITA, AI4A,
AI5A, AI6A, AI7A, AI8A, AI9A, which refer to the absolute reference.
If not otherwise specified, values are:
- 0° for AIRA, AI4A, AI7A;
- 240° for AISA, AI5A, AI8A;
- 120° for AITA, AI6A, AI9A.
Besides, parameters AT1I, AT2I, AT3I allow controlling the rotation of currents: IR, IS, IT; I4,
I5, I6 and I7, I8, I9, all together.
 The CURRENT ANGLE RATE OF CHANGE (ABSOLUTE) selection is called GAIA,

GAIS, GAIT, GAI4, GAI5, GAI6, GAI7, GAI8, GAI9, which refer to the absolute reference.
The unit of measure is degree/s.
Besides, parameters GAT1I, GAT2I, GAT3I allow controlling the rotation of currents: IR, IS, IT;
I4, I5, I6 and I7, I8, I9, all together.
Test stops:
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 The selection CURRENT ANGLE (RELATIVE) has the codes AUIR, AISR, AITR, which
refer to the angles UR-IR; IS-IR and IT-IR respectively. Definitions are the same as for voltage
angles, unless AUIR is positive for anti-clockwise rotation. If not otherwise specified, values are:
0° for AUIR; +120° for AISR and -120° for AITR.
 The CURRENT ANGLE RATE OF CHANGE (RELATIVE) selection has the codes DUIR,
DISR, DITR, for the gradient of angles UR-IR; IS-IR and IT-IR respectively. Unit: degrees per
second.
The test stops:
- at the moment of tripping,
- at the maximum cycle time.
3.4 Voltage and current
 The selection POINT ON WAVE, code POINTW, allows controlling the starting value of VR,
expressed in degrees. This means that it is possible to select whether the voltage will change
when the sinusoidal waveform crosses the zero (0°), or when it is at maximum (90°). Variable
range: XXX degrees. When the parameter is selected, if a pre-fault value is programmed, test
starts only when the voltage reaches the programmed angular value, without creating any lack of
continuity.
 The selection ABSOLUTE ANGLES, code SAAS, allows switching angles at the selected val-
ues, at any moment. This means that, on cycle N+1 after a trip, it is possible to generate currents
and voltages on two different instruments being in phase among them. Variable range: 0 = nor-
mal angles; 1 = absolute. The difference with respect to POINTW is that, if a pre-fault value is
programmed, test starts as soon as the trip is sensed, thus creating a lack of continuity.
 The OUTPUT WAVEFORMS selection, code FDUI, refers to the selection of a wave-form
other than a 50 Hz sine-wave. Its values are summarised in the following table.
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OUTPUT WAVEFORM SELECTION TABLE
1- Sinusoid
2- V: sinusoidal; I: Sat. C.T. at 60°
4- V: sinusoidal; I: 10% 2nd harmonic
11- V: 6% 3rd harmonic; I: sinusoidal
14 - V: 24% 3rd harmonic; I: sinusoidal
16 to 98 – V and I: recorded waveform
99 – Zero (for calibration only)
Selections 16 to 98 refer to the capability of replacing standard generators with a waveform that has
been previously recorded into the unit. After loading, this waveform can be reproduced, and modi-
fied in amplitude, phase and frequency.
Selection 99 is not to be used for test programs.
 Selection OPERATION MODE, code B6IV. With this command it is possible to set the opera-
tion of the instrument itself and/or of the booster. The following table summarizes the situations.
A) DRTS.6 ALONE
MODE 6I+4V
V4-V5-V6 V4: BASE
CODE 0
B) DRTS.6 WITH AMI-150
MODE 3I+3V 9I
V4-V5-V6 V4: BASE I7, I8, I9 (NO V4)
CODE 0 1
C) DRTS.6 WITH AMIV-66
MODE 9I+3V 6I+6V

V4-V5-V6 I7, I8, I9 (NO V4) V4 + V5, V6
CODE 1 2
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D) DRTS.6 WITH AMI-66
MODE 9I+3V
V4-V5-V6 I7, I8, I9 (NO V4)
CODE 1
E) DRTS.6 WITH AMV-66
MODE 6I+6V
V4-V5-V6 V4 + V5, V6
CODE 2
NOTE : V4 is on DRTS.6; V5 + V6 are in options.
3.5 Direct current voltage
 The D.C. VOLTAGE OUTPUT selection, code UUCC, allows for regulation of the auxiliary
DC voltage value, from 0 to 260 V.
 The D.C. VOLTAGE RATE OF CHANGE selection, code GUCC, permits variation of the
DC voltage. The unit is percent of the 260 V range per second. The test stops:
- at zero value;
- at the maximum value;
- at the maximum test time.
In the last three cases the DRTS answers with special codes.
3.6 Auxiliary outputs
Auxiliary outputs are four: A1, A2, A3, A4. Former parameters have been replaced by the _STD
ones described in the IO expansion, as follows:
 Selection AUX LEVEL (Open or Closed) codes LIV(1-4): replaced by LIV_STD.

 Selection AUX TIMING codes TEM(1-4): replaced by TEM_SO.
3.7 Time measurement

Time measurements are:
- Measurements of the delay from the fault to the digital inputs.
- Measurements of the delays between digital inputs.
Fig. 5 summarises the measurements that can be performed in these two cases.
It possible to measure:
- Delays from start to contact tripping or reset;
- Delays from tripping or reset of a selected contact to trip or reset of any contact.
Note that at tripping, is checked the input level; at reset is checked the transition from the level op-
posite to the reference one to the reference level.
Since the reference contact may also be one of those to be measured, it is possible to check the du-
ration of the opening or closing of a contact.
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FAULT/INPUT
SELECTED
INPUTS
TX
TY
TZ
A) DELAY FROM FAULT / INPUT TO TRIP RESTORE
INPUT
SELECTED
INPUTS
TX
TY
TZ
B) DELAY FROM INPUT RESTORE TO TRIP RESTORE

Fig. 5: delay measurement
 The parameter MAXIMUM CYCLE TIME, code TMAS, indicates the maximum duration of
the cycle. The minimum programmable value, is 1 ms. It will remain inactivated if, before this in-
terval has expired, occurs a trip of all programmed inputs (AND logic) or the first trip (OR logic)
(see figure 6);
STATUS TEST START TRIP
HEALTHY (TFIS,REFI)
PARAMETERS ZZZYX
(TFIS,REFI)
VARAIABLE
PARAMETERS
INPUT Y
(INPUT W)
Fig. 6: threshold measurement
otherwise it passes on to the next cycle. The missed trip is recorded, and any gradient searches in-
cluded in the test are blocked at the value reached at the TMAX instant.
Note that in case of threshold, the values given are the selected parameters values, and eventually
the maximum values and zero.
Former time measurements parameters have been replaced by the _STD ones described in the IO
expansion, as follows:
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 The parameter INPUT SELECTION, INC(1-8): replaced by ABI_STD and SIN_STD; see I/O
expansion.
 The parameter TIMER START, RIMT: replaced by ASC_STD and ARI_STD; see I/O expan-
sion.
 The parameter TIME MEASUREMENT STOP, ARC(1-8): replaced by ARR_STD; see I/O
expansion.
 The TEST START LOGIC parameter, code TSRT, sets whether time measurement starts on
the OR or on the AND of the selected inputs.
Variable range is X (one digit); 0 = OR; 1 = AND. Default: 1.
The variable can be modified at every cycle.
 The TEST STOP LOGIC parameter, code TSTP, sets whether time or threshold measurement
stops on the OR or on the AND of the selected inputs.
Variable range is X (one digit); 0 = OR; 1 = AND. Default: 1.
The variable can be modified at every cycle.
 The parameters TRIP INPUT LEVEL, codes LIVINGC1 and LIVINGC5, with X as variable
field, allow setting the threshold of trip inputs, separately for inputs C1-C4, and C5-C8, that have
an independent reference. The coding of variable X is performed according to the following ta-
ble, that sets the input threshold. It is possible to select inputs voltage clean or under voltage; in
case of voltage clean the selection is 48 V, which is the wetting voltage of the DRTS.
Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Voltage clean TTL 24 V 48 V > 110
V
Under voltage TTL 24 V 48 V > 110
V
 The parameters DEBOUNCE SELECTION, codes SETDEBC1 and SETDEBC5, allow set-
ting the time during which the instrument awaits for the input to be stabilised: this allows passing
the initial contact bounces. The field is 0 to XXXX us; the instrument executes the debounce
with a minimum delay of 64 us, and then with 32 steps of 64 us each, up to 2 ms.
 The parameters ENABLE COUNTER INPUT, which have the codes INC1TTL and
INC5TTL. They enable inputs C1TTL, C5TTL that can be counted. The values of the variable
are:
- NO: the input is IGNORED.
- NA: POSITIVE transitions are counted;
- NC: NEGATIVE transitions are counted.
 The parameters NUMBER OF IMPULSES TO BE COUNTED have the codes ARC1TTL

and ARC5TTL, and allow setting the number of impulses to count; test result will be the corre-
sponding elapsed time. The range of the variable is 0 to XXXXXXX impulses. Note that the time
measurement starts from the first detected transition after test start.
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 The parameters COUNTING TIME have the names TNOMC1TTL and TNOMC5TTL: they al-
low setting the time during which impulses will be counted; test result will be the corresponding
number of impulses. This command is the dual of the former one.
The range of the variable is 0 to XXXXXXX s. Note that the counting starts from the first detected
transition after test start.
3.8 Threshold measurement
Threshold test can be stopped by the same logic selection on inputs selected by INC(1-8), used for
trip delay. Codes used for the logic are the same as those used for time delay test.
3.9 Pause
 The PAUSE parameter, code TPAU, can be used to introduce a pause in the evolution of any test
during which no measurements are being performed, and which are limited to checking that the
inputs have not changed status. Watch out because it is an exception: it is a command followed
by its field (pause length).
During pause the instrument generates any set of parameters, and monitors the selected inputs. If
any of them changes its state during pause, this will be reported in the test result.
If count inputs C1TTL or C5TTL have been selected, test result includes the number of transitions
detected during the pause.
3.10 Zero power model
The DRTS.6 features a connector with signals at low voltage and power (0 power), that can be used
to simulate voltage and currents with non-traditional transducers such as voltage dividers and
Rogowsky coils. Outputs are voltage only; relevant parameters are the followings.
 The parameter VOLTAGE RATIO, code SETKTV, allows programming the primary to sec-
ondary voltage ratio. If, for instance, the transducer has the ratio 100 kV/ 2 V, setting 50000 it is
possible to program a test with primary voltage equal to 100 kV: the DRTS will generate 2 V.
Attention: the maximum voltage is 7.26 V.
 The parameter CURRENT RATIO, code SETKTA, allows programming the primary to sec-
ondary current ratio. If, for instance, the transducer has the ratio 2 kA/ 2 V, setting 1000 it is pos-
sible to program a test with primary voltage equal to 2 kA: the DRTS will generate 2 V. Atten-
tion: the maximum voltage is 7.26 V or 0.726 V, depending upon the selection of next parameter.
 The parameter CURRENT RANGE, code SETFSI, allows programming the current range. The
argument X is 0 = 7.26 V, or 1 = 0.726 V. This allows increasing the test accuracy when the sec-
ondary voltage is small. If, for instance, the transducer has the ratio 2 kA/ 0.2 V, setting 1000 it is
possible to program a test with primary voltage equal to 2 kA: the DRTS will generate 0.2 V: this
allows overloading the current by a factor of 3.5. If instead it is necessary an higher overload, se-
lecting the range of 7.26 V and setting the ratio at 10000 it is possible to simulate an overload of
35 times the nominal current, without saturating the output.
3.11 Measurement
The DRTS.6 features the optional capability of measuring voltages and currents. There are two
commands; a separate code informs if the option is available.
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 The parameter ENABLE MEASUREMENT, code ENMISU, sets the operation of the meas-
urement board. There are four inputs on the option: 10 V; 250 V; 20 mA; 20 A; for all, it is pos-
sible to measure the A.C. or D.C. voltage. It is possible to send this parameter within an healthy
or fault message. The meaning of the parameter is summarised in the following table.
N. ACTION RANGE N. ACTION RANGE

0 Measurement disabled - 5 D.C. voltage on input 250 V 250 V
1 A.C. voltage on input 250 V 250 V 6 D.C. voltage on input 10 V 10 V
2 A.C. voltage on input 10 V 10 V 7 D.C. current on input 20 A 50 A
3 A.C. current on input 20 A 50 A 8 D.C. current on input 20 mA 25 mA
4 A.C. current on input 20 mA 25 mA
3.12 Parameters for the optional IO expansion
The IO6432 option allows increasing the number of digital inputs and outputs. The maximum ex-
pansion is 96 inputs and 48 outputs. Inputs and outputs are numbered starting from 17: the former
16 refer to the ones already available or to future expansions.
3.12.1 Trip inputs
Trip inputs have the following settings:

- Enable – disable and signal level;
- Timer start: separately, from input trip or reset;
- Timer stop.
 Timer starts or stops on the AND or on the OR of selected inputs, according to the TEST
START LOGIC parameter, code TSRT.
 TRIP ENABLE is performed by parameters ABI_STD; ABI_EI1; ABI_EI2; ABI_EI3;

ABI_EI4. The first one refers to the basic trip inputs (8 plus 8 for future expansion); the second
one, ABI_EI1, is the first group of 16 trip inputs of IO6432.
Variable range is XXXXX (5 digits), that are the decimal translation of the selection performed on
each input, with the definition: 0 = disabled. Order is: input 17 = LSB. Therefore, code 00000
means all inputs disabled; code 00001 means input 17 enabled, and so on. Default is 00000 (disa-
bled).
 TRIP LEVEL SELECTION is performed by parameters SIN_STD; SIN_EI1; SIN_EI2;

SIN_EI3; SIN_EI4. The first one refers to the basic trip inputs (8 plus 8 for future expansion); the
second one, SIN_EI1, is the first group of 16 trip inputs of IO6432.
This selection applies only if the input is enabled.
each input, with the definition: 0 = Normal Open. Order is: input 17 = LSB. Therefore, code 00000
means all inputs Normal Open; code 00001 means input 17 Normal Closed, and so on. Default is
00000 (disabled).
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 TIMER START FROM TRIP is selected by parameters ASC_STD; ASC_EI1; ASC_EI2;

ASC_EI3; ASC_EI4. The first one refers to the basic trip inputs (8 plus 8 for future expansion); the
second one, refers to the first group of 16 trip inputs of IO6432.
means time measurement from test start; code 00001 means time measurement from trip of input
17, and so on. Default is 00000 (from test start).
 TIMER START FROM RESET is selected by parameters ARI_STD; ARI_EI1; ARI_EI2;

ARI_EI3; ARI_EI4. The first one refers to the basic trip inputs (8 plus 8 for future expansion); the
second one, refers to the first group of 16 trip inputs of IO6432.
means time measurement from test start; code 00001 means time measurement from reset of input
17, and so on. Default is 00000 (from test start).
 TIMER STOP SELECTION is performed by parameters ARR_STD; ARR_EI1; ARR_EI2;

ARR_EI3; ARR_EI4. The first one refers to the basic trip inputs (8 plus 8 for future expansion);
the second one, refers to the first group of 16 trip inputs of IO6432.
This selection applies only if the input is enabled.
each input, with the definition: 0 = Trip; 1 = Reset. Order is: input 17 = LSB. Therefore, code 00000
means stop time measurement as selected inputs trip; code 00001 means stop time measurement as
input 17 resets, and so on. Default is 00000 (timer stop on trip).
3.12.2 Digital outputs
Digital outputs have two settings: level and timing with respect to test start.
 DIGITAL OUTPUT LEVEL SELECTION is performed by parameters LIV_STD;

LIV_E01; LIV_E02. The first one refers to the basic four digital outputs (4 plus 12 for future ex-
pansion); second one is the first group of 16 digital outputs.
each input, with the definition: 0 = Contact Open. Order is: input 17 = LSB. Therefore, code 00000
means all outputs open; code 00001 means close output 17, and so on. Default is 00000 (all outputs
open).
 DIGITAL OUTPUT TIMING is programmed by parameters TEM_SO(1-16) for basic out-

puts, and TEM_EO(1-32), for the IO6432 option. Argument is XXXX.XX s. The first one refers to
the basic four digital outputs (4 plus 12 for future expansion); second one is the first group of 16
digital outputs.
Default value is 0: the output closes together with faults.
3.13 Sending wave-forms or records
There are three commands, that are automatically handled by MAN-R. These commands are not to
be used for preparing test programs.
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1) The BEGIN DOWNLOAD command, code NEWFDO, has as only argument the code of the
wave-form to initialise (from 16 to 99).
2) The FRAME DESCRIPTOR, code FRMFDO, is followed by a binary code, structured as fol-
lows:
- 2 byte for the frame number;
- 2 byte for the delay in s between this sample and the following one;
- 2 bytes for the number of channels to be reproduced. The coding is: 6 = I1, I2, I3; V1, V2, V3; 9
=the above plus I4, I5; I6; 12 = all the above plus V4, V5, V6; 15 = all the above plus I7, I8, I9;
- 6 or 9 or 12 or 15 couples of 2 byte, that correspond to the value to generate for: V1, V2, V3, I1,
I2, I,3, down to I9. The phase generation is in 2-complement, as an integer value, exception made
for the maximum negative value that is -32767 instead of -32768, for a symmetry with the positive
values (max. 32767). To 0 corresponds the code 0000; maximum positive value is 7FFF (that is
1.414 times the fault value), and maximum negative is 8001. The first byte sent is the low one (big
endian encoding).
- 2 bytes for CRC data (see chap. 7.1.1).
3) The CHANNELS SELECTOR, code FORMREG, is followed by a binary code, from 1 to 64512,
that is the binary coding of the waveform to be reproduced (1= ENABLED), with the following or-
der:
- Bit 0, 1, 2 = V1, V2, V3;
- Bit 3, 4, 5 = I1, I2, I3;
- Bit 6, 7, 8 = I4, I5, I6;
- Bit 9, 10, 11 = V4, V5, V6;
- Bit 12, 13, 14 = I7, I8, I9.
For the missing channels, FWH6 generates zero.
4) The NEW FRAME DESCRIPTOR, code FRMFDO6, is followed by a binary code, structured as
follows:
- 2 byte for the frame number;
- 2 byte for the delay in s between this sample and the following one;
- N couples of 2 byte, where N corresponds to the number of channels set by FORMREG; the first
byte pair corresponds to the first selected channel. The phase generation is in 2-complement, as an
integer value, exception made for the maximum negative value that is -32767 instead of -32768, for
a symmetry with the positive values (max. 32767). To 0 corresponds the code 0000; maximum posi-
tive value is 7FFF (that is 1.414 times the fault value), and maximum negative is 8001. The first
byte sent is the low one (big endian encoding).
- 2 bytes for CRC data (see chap. 7.1.1).
5) The END TRANSMISSION command, code ENDFDO terminates the transmission of the sam-
ples.
To minimise the duration of the wave-forms updating:

- if only the maximum value of one output is changed, just change the fault value.
- if only a part of an already transmitted wave-form must be modified, it is possible to send as many
FRMFDO commands as the samples to modify, after having begun the updating session with a
NEWFDO command, and closing it with ENDFDO.
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3.14 Upgrading FWH6
There are three commands, that allow to upgrade FWH6. These commands are not to be used for
preparing test programs.
 The NEW FIRMWARE RELEASE command, code NEWFW, tells the instrument that will be
transmitted a sequence of commands with the new FW release.
 The FIRMWARE FRAME NUMBER command, code NEWFRM, transmits to the instrument
a part of the new FW release (2048 bytes).
 The UPDATE FIRMWARE RAM > EPROM command, code UPDFRM, commands the in-
strument to update the FLASH EPROM that contains the program. This can be done only when
all the new firmware has been entirely transmitted, using a series of NEWFRM commands.
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4 OPERATING COMMANDS TO THE INSTRUMENT
4.1 Introduction
When switched on, the instrument checks up on its own status, makes sure that it is connected to the
PC, then puts itself on standby to receive commands.
Table 2 summarises the commands transmitted by the PC to the instrument, and all the other data
that, together with the test parameters, define the type of action required:
- The number of cycles in the test;
- The type of action demanded of the instrument;
- Asynchronous commands for this test.
In order to define a test cycle, one must first specify:

- The parameters of each cycle and their values;
- The measurements to be carried out during each cycle;
- The conditions required on completion of the test.
The conditions required before the start of the test must be defined before the test begins.
Generally speaking, the conditions for passage from one cycle to the next are:
- A single trip (threshold) or multiple trips (timing) have occurred;
- A parameter has reached the minimum or maximum value specified;
- The maximum time specified has expired.
The rules of evolution between cycles are:

- The initial values of the various parameters and the enabling of the outputs and inputs remain un-
changed during the various phases unless they are deliberately modified.
- The values reached either by gradient or by step at the moment of tripping are held, unless new
values or a TFIS command in the next cycle modifies them.
- At the end of the cycle there must be either a TFIS command to return to the initial situation, or a
REAS command to return to zero.
The significance of the identification names and their suitability will be explained later.
4.2 Test message

The following are test commands.
 The setting of the PRE-FAULT VALUES, code VALI, permits the definition of the conditions
both before and after the test. With this selection one can pass ONLY FIXED PARAMETERS.
The selections of gradients are considered to be errors. The only parameter that can be selected
from the AUXILIARY OUTPUTS is AUX. Only the INPUT SELECTION can be selected from
the TIME MEASUREMENT SELECTION.
This setting is always transmitted before the starting of a test, in order to transmit the parameter
TMAX. The command VALI is given alone. After VALI, the instrument generates no more out-
puts. In fact, it only generates outputs when it receives messages containing NUCI.
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 The parameter TOTAL NUMBER OF CYCLES, code NUCI, is numerical only, and indicates
the number of cycles involved in the test. One single test corresponds to the value 1.
 The parameter RUNNING CYCLE, code CICO, is numerical only, and separates the parameter
groupings of the different cycles. This parameter is followed by the type of action required in the
cycle, and then by any one of the parameters listed in Table 1.
 The command THRESHOLD TEST, code PRSO, comes directly after the parameter CICO,
and defines the fact that the cycle to be executed is a search for a threshold. After this command
at least one gradient of a parameter must necessarily be present.
 The command DELAY TEST, code PRRI, is found directly after the parameter CICO, and de-
fines the fact that the cycle to be executed is a delay-time measurement. There should be no gra-
dients after PRRI.
 The command GENERATE PRE-FAULT VALUES, code TFIS, permits the values defined by
the most recent VALI command to be generated through the instrument output. Normally this
would be the first operating command, and also the last one at the end of a test. Even when TFIS
is the only command, it is still preceded by NUCI and CICO.
 The DURATION OF HEALTHY VALUES can be specified with the parameter TPRE, argu-
ment XXXXXX.XXX s (feature available on revision 5.X).
 The command RESET INSTRUMENT, code REFI, allows resetting immediately all outputs,
at the end of the test program.
4.3 Immediate actions
These commands are not part of the test message, and are not preceded by NUCI or CICO. They are
used by RUN to control the DRTS during the operation.
 The command ASYNCHRONOUS RESET, code REAS, orders the immediate return to zero
of all outputs. The instrument consequently stops all operations in progress at once, without
transmitting the partial results of any measurements already performed.
 The command ASYNCHRONOUS STOP, code STAS, orders the immediate cessation of all
activities in progress, with a return to the initial values as established by the most recent VALI.
Consequently, the instrument stops any operations in progress at once, without transmitting the
partial results of any measurements already performed.
 The command REPEAT, code REPE, orders a repetition of the last cycle transmitted and the in-
strument finds this information in its buffer memory. This command reduces to a minimum the
time required for repeated tests.
 The command MODEL TYPE, code MODE, asks the instrument to transmit data relating to:
- The model;
- The serial number;
- The firmware release number.
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 The command INSTRUMENT STATUS, code STAT, asks the instrument if it is working, or in
standby awaiting commands.
 The command RESTART AFTER A FAULT, code REST, orders the instrument to start up
again in spite of the fact that it has signalled the presence of a fault to the PC. With this com-
mand an attempt can be made to restart a test even after an initial fault has been signalled.
 The GIVE FAULT CODE command, code COMERRI, asks the instrument to give the faulty
code, after a NACK response.
4.4 Messages at start-up
When the dialogue commences, the first commands transmitted to the instrument are:
- MODE: this informs the PC to which model it is connected, and the options available.
- VALI: with this command the PC initialises the instrument to the default values presented to the
user. This message will include VMAX, IMAX, the angles, and also TMAX.
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5 RESULTS TRANSMITTED TO THE PC
Table 3 lists the measurements that can be performed by the instrument. These measurements can
be performed by all instrument models. The measurements are divided into four groups:
- Measurement of time delay;
- Measurement of thresholds;
- Trips during the pause;
- Other answers of the instrument.
The PC specifies these measurements by means of corresponding commands. Table 3 also lists oth-
er replies from the instrument to the PC.
5.1 Time measurement
 The responses to the delay time test change as a function of selections performed on parameter
TSTP in the test message. The situation is summarised in the following table.
CASE NO TSTP; AND SELECTION OR SELECTION

DELAY TIME One TERI for each selected input One TERI for the tripped input.
TIMEOUT One TOUT for each selected input One TOUT for all other selected inputs.
Former time measurement responses have been replaced by the _STD ones described in the IO ex-
pansion, as follows:
 The parameter DELAY TIME, codes TERI(1-5) and TERI(6-8): replaced by TERI_STD.
 The parameter TIMEOUT, codes TOUT(1-5) and TOUT(6-8): replaced by TOUT_STD.
 TIME FOR N IMPULSES, code TERI_(C1-C5)TTL: this is the time corresponding to the
counting of N impulses at inputs C1TTL or C5TTL.
 The parameter NUMBER OF IMPULSES DURING TNOM, code CNT_(C1TTL-C5TTL), is

the number of impulses counted during the specified time.
 NO IMPULSE, code TOUT_(C1-C5)TTL: it informs that no transition has been detected dur-
ing the programmed maximum time.
5.2 Threshold measurement
 The parameter TRIPPED CONTACT, code COSO, identifies the first switched contact among
the selected one (no logic) or the last one (logic with AND). The variable is a numerical field,
which corresponds to the tripped contact as per the following code:
. 1 - 5 = C1 - C5;
. 9 - 11 = C6 - C8;
. 12-19 = C9 – C16 of the base (not used at the moment);
. 20 – 83 = C1 – C62 of the IO6432 option, if present.
. TIMEOUT, code 06, means that no trip had taken place within the maximum time.
. MAX VALUE, code 07, if the maximum value has been exceeded before tripping.
. MIN VALUE, code 08, if the minimum value has been exceeded before tripping.
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 Together with COSO, the instrument gives the delay times as with the time delay measurement.
This can be used to test relays responding to the rate of change of the parameter. Codes are the
same of trip delay.
With respect to trip delays, the difference of these timings is that there is always only one time re-
sult. The responses change as a function of selections performed on parameter TSTP in the test
message. The situation is summarised in the following table.
CASE NO TSTP; OR SELECTION AND SELECTION

COSO The first tripped input The last tripped input
DELAY TIME One TERI for the first tripped input One TERI for the last tripped input
NOTE: with a threshold test the TIME MEASUREMENT START command is ignored; trip time
measurement starts together with test start.
 The parameter VOLTAGE THRESHOLD, codes USFR; USFS; USFT; RGU4, RGU5,
RGU6, are voltage gradients test results.
 The parameter ABSOLUTE VOLTAGE ANGLE THRESHOLD, codes : RAUR; RAUS;

RAUT; RAU4; RAU5; RAU6; are absolute angle gradients test results (WITH THREE PHASE
GRADIENTS THE RESULT IS THE SAME).
 The parameter RELATIVE VOLTAGE ANGLE THRESHOLD, codes : PARR, PASR,

PATR, are relative angle gradients test results respectively for US to UR; UT to UR and UR’ to
UR.
 The parameter FREQUENCY THRESHOLD, code FSRR, are the frequency gradient test re-
sult.
 The parameter CURRENT THRESHOLD, codes ISFR; ISFS; ISFT; ISF4; ISF5; ISF6;
ISF7; ISF8; ISF9, are current gradients test results. Unit of measurement is XX.XXXX A for all
ranges.
 The parameter ABSOLUTE CURRENT ANGLE THRESHOLD, codes : RAIR; RAIS;

RAIT; RAI4; RAI5; RAI6; RAI7; RAI8; RAI9; are absolute angle gradients test results
(WITH THREE PHASE GRADIENTS THE RESULT IS THE SAME).
 The parameter RELATIVE CURRENT ANGLE THRESHOLD, codes : CSSR, CSTR,

WSUI, are relative angle gradients test results respectively for IS to IR; IT to IR and IR to UR.
 The parameter D.C. VOLTAGE THRESHOLD, code USCC, is the d.c. voltage gradient test
result.
5.3 Trips during the pause
 The parameter TRIPPED INPUT, code COPA(1-8), informs of the result of the PAUSE test.
During PAUSE, the instrument checks that the status of the selected inputs does not change dur-
ing the pause. Should such a change occur, the instrument will inform the PC, by means of the
identifying code COPA 01-08: 111 = C1 and so on.
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5.4 Responses with MISU option
 The parameter MEASURED VALUE, code RMISU, is the measurement of the input. After
ENABLE MEASUREMENT is set, this parameter is available after an ENQ command, until
ENABLE MEASUREMENT is set to zero. This parameter can be transformed in the actual
measurement taking into account the range selection of above table, as per the following formula.
MEASUREMENT = (PARAMETER) * (RANGE) / 32767
5.5 Responses with option IO6432
 TRIP TIME has the codes TERI_STD(1-16) for base inputs 1 to 16 (8 plus 8 for future expan-
sion), and codes TERI_EXT(1-64) for IO6432 inputs. Argument: XXXX.XXX s; resolution 1 ms.
Unlike all other parameters, this field has a variable dimension, according to the measured time, so
XXXX.XXX is the maximum length; the answer 470 means 470 ms.
 TIMEOUT OF AN ENABLED INPUT in a time delay test has the code TOUT_STD(01-16)
for base inputs 1 to 16 (8 plus 8 for future expansion), and codes TOUT_EXT(01-64) for IO6432
inputs.
 TRIPPED INPUT DURING PAUSE has the code COPA_STD; COPA_EI1; COPA_EI2;
COPA_EI3; COPA_EI4. The first one refers to basic inputs (8 plus 8 for future expansion); se-
cond one is the first group of trip inputs. This selection applies only if the input is enabled.
Variable range is XXXXX (5 digits), that are the decimal translation of the no trip situation, with
the definition: 1 = No trip. Order is: input 17 = LSB. Therefore, code 00001 means no trip on input
17, and so on. The code 00000 (all tripped) is not transmitted.
NOTE: the coding of tripped input during threshold test is COSO; see above.
5.6 Other responses of the instrument
 At the MODE request for the model, the instrument provides the following information.
. The parameter INSTRUMENT MODEL, code MUTB, tells the PC which model and options are
present.
. The parameter TYPE OF INSTRUMENT, code NUSE, tells the PC the type of instrument: it is 9
for DRTS.6.
. The parameter VCC RANGE, code VCCR, is 1 if V = 130 V, and 2 if V = 260 V.
. The parameter FIRMWARE RELEASE, code RELFW, reports the FWH6 release. The field is
XXXX: first two digits refer to the main revision number; the second two are minor revisions.
. The parameter STATIC RAM, code SRAM, is the dimension in kbyte of the static RAM. The
field is XXXX kbyte.
. The parameter DYNAMIC RAM, code DRAM, is the dimension in kbyte of the dynamic RAM.
The field is XXXX kbyte.
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. The parameter FLASH EPROM, code FLASH, is the dimension in kbyte of the FLASH program
memory. The field is XXXX kbyte.
. The parameter NUMBER OF WAIT STATES, code WSTATES, is the number of wait states
when accessing the static RAM. Field: X cycles.
. The parameter TYPE OF BOOSTER, code BOOST, codes the type of amplifier connected to the
DRTS. Coding is: 0 = no amplifier; 1 = AMI-150; 2 = AMIV-66; 3 = AMI-66 4 = AMIV-66 option
300 V; 5 = AMV-66; 6 = AMV-66 option 300 V; 7 = AMIV-99.
. The parameter DRTS TYPE AND VOLTAGE, code VDRTS3, identifies DRTS.6 and its 300 V
option, Codes are: 0 = DRTS; 1=DRTS.6 STD; 2=DRTS.6 OPT 300 V.
. The parameter MEASURE AVAILABLE, code MISUI, tells if the measurement board is availa-
ble. Coding is: 0 = not available; 1 = available.
. The parameter IO6432 EXPANSION, code EXTIO, codes if the IO6432 option is available. Cod-
ing is: 0 = no; 1 = 1 board; 2 = 2 boards; 3 = three boards.
 At a request for the status, STAT, the instrument replies with either TEST RUNNING or in-
strument IN STANDBY.
. The parameter TEST RUNNING, code PRCS, indicates to the PC that the last action ordered is
still in progress.
. The parameter INSTRUMENT IN STANDBY, code IDLE, indicates to the PC that all opera-
tions have been performed, the results have been transmitted, and no errors are pending.
 At any moment, the parameter FAULT, name FAUL, to an enquiry, indicates to the PC that
there is a malfunction in the instrument; the character of the fault can be identified from the code
number. Table 5 lists all possible errors and the corresponding codes.
 At a request of fault code, name COMERRI, the instrument answers with COMERRIA, fol-
lowed by the code that caused the NACK response. This helps understanding what is the error in the
message.
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6 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION OF RECORDS
6.1 Format of data string
Communications are established between the PC and instrument according to the rule of: PC
MASTER - instrument SLAVE.
The wires used for communication are: (GND); TX; RX; DSR; DTR. The PC checks the DTR of
the instrument in order to confirm that it is present.
The string has the following format:

- It always begins with STX and ends with ETX.
- After STX there is ALWAYS the length of the data of the string itself, which is four characters
(LLLL). This parameter contains all the subsequent characters, including the space, the full-stop and
the comma, but excluding: itself; CRC; STX; ETX.
- The characters are in the ASCII format.
- The characters to be transmitted are in decimal format as shown in Tables 1-3.
- The characters of the string are transmitted with parity EVEN.
- The codes transmitted contain an 3-character identification (III), and a non-uniform length value
field (VAL). There may not be enough room for a separator between III and VAL. The CRC calcu-
lation ignores this. On the other hand the codes are always separated by a ";", which is ignored in
the calculations of the CRC.
- A CRC is added at the end of the string and before the ETX, composed of the last two digits of
the sum of all the numerals, excluding: STX; ETX; CRC and the LENGTH OF THE MESSAGE.
- The sign + and - before the values are counted (+ = 1, - = 0), and added to the CRC.
Example of a string:
STX LLLL;III b VAL;III b VAL; ....;CRC ETX
6.1.1 CRC computation
At the end of the string, before the ETX, is added a CRC to verify that no errors occurred during the
transmission. The CRC considers the fact that all the instructions are numeric codes, transmitted in
ASCII, and this means that the most important part of the message can only be a numeric characters
(0..9), exception made for FRMFDO and NEWFRM.
The CRC is the last two digits of the sum of all the numbers except: STX, ETX, CRC and
MESSAGE LENGHT. The character “+” does not increment the CRC, while “-“ adds 1.
The computing of the CRC of the instructions FRMFDO and NEWFRM is made excluding from
the sum the binary section of the command (2048+2 bytes in NEWFRM and 16+2 bytes in
FRMFDO).
The last 2 bytes in the binary section of these two commands are a binary CRC, computed as fol-
lows:
- binary sum of the frame transmitted, 2048 or 16 bytes, using a long integer and an integer respec-
tively;
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- Exclusive or (XOR) of the sum with 0xFFFFFFFF (long integer) or 0xFFFF (integer). In the first
case (long integer) the CRC bytes are the less significant bytes of the result; in the second case (in-
teger) the CRC is the result.
The first byte transmitted is the high one, then the low one (little endian encoding).
6.2 Transmission protocol
Communication takes place according to the model illustrated on the flow-sheet in Fig. 7.
- The PC, once the top DSR has been recognised, sends a message (for example: request STATUS),
and prepares itself to receive;
- The instrument replies:

.. NACK, if it has not understood
.. ACK, if the message is valid and prepares itself to receive.
- The PC;
.. In the first case, the PC sends ENQ;
.. In the second case, the PC prepares for the next operation.
- In reply to the ENQ of the PC, the instrument may transmit:

.. NACK: the PC transmits ENQ once more;
..Errors found, if any: the PC will process them, and then informs the operator, after some at-
tempts to repeat;
.. OCCUPIED: a test is running;
.. THE RESULTS of a measurement, at the end of a test;
..ACK: if its has received correctly, and has nothing to transmit.
- In reply, the PC transmits ACK, if it has understood, and NACK if it has not understood.
- The instrument, if it has transmitted some data:

.. on an ACK from the PC, cancels them from its memory;
.. on a NACK from the PC, stores them in its memory;
.. on an ENQ from the PC, transmits the last message once again;
.. on any other message from the PC, such as a string of data, transmits the last message once
again. This last situation means that the instrument has not received the last string properly, and is
signalling the irregularity to the PC. The PC replies NACK, and then ENQ, in order to request the
data.
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TRANSMITS:
PC ENQ (A) (1) (1) (1)

(C)
UTS NACK ACK RUNNING DATA ERRORS

(F)
PC ACK NACK
UTS RESET RESULTS REPEATS LAST MESSAGE N

TIMES; THEN ERROR
(F)
(1)
PC STX-DATA-ETX STOP REPEAT REST VALUES STATUS
UTS ACK NACK ACK NACK ACK NACK ACK NACK ACK NACK
(F) (F) (F) (F) (F)
PC ENQ ENQ ENQ ENQ ENQ

(C) (C) (C) (C) (C)
Fig. 7: Data flow between PC and instrument
6.3 Transmission of commands form the PC to the instrument
The format of the message of command transmitted from the PC to the instrument differs according
to whether it is commanding a test or requesting an immediate action.
6.3.1 Test message
The test message has the following format:

- STX;
- Length of the data;
- Total number of cycles;
.. Number of cycles running CICO (NUCI > 1);
.. Type of test (threshold or delay);
.. Names of the parameters involved and their values
.. CRC;
.. ETX.
In the gradient tests, and for the same parameter, the PC transmits in the following order:
- The first value, corresponding to the initial value to be given to the parameter. The gradient will
start to vary it, beginning with the initial value.
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- The gradient, with its value and sign. If the maximum value, the zero, or the maximum time are
reached, the instruments pass on to the next cycle: the result is signalled.
The time measurement inputs are managed as follows:

- The reference contacts are enabled during the first program test, or directly in the test message, or
when the initial values are generated.
- The selected inputs remain enabled for all the program tests, until such time as additional inputs
are enabled during a test.
- The lack of an input in a message disables it automatically.
Referring, for example, to the following messages, A and B, and assuming that parameter 1 is phase
R current, and that parameter 2 is phase R voltage, the messages would be as follows:
Message A:
STX LLLL; NUCI 04; CICO 01; PRSO; I101; 02000, GI101 +002, I101 05000, U101 25000,
AVIR01 +090, IN_Y01 NA, TMAX01 0010200; CICO 02; TPAU02 0000500; CICO 03; PRSO;
GI103 -002, IN_Y03 NC; CICO 04; TPAU 0000500; TFIS; CRC ETX
Message B:
STX LLLL; NUCI 04; CICO 01; PRRI; I101 05000, U101 25000, AVIR01 +090, IN_Y1 NA,
RITM01 GLA, TMAX01 0010200; CICO 02; TPAU02 0000500; CICO 03; PRRI; I103 04500,
IN_Y NC, RITM01 GLA; CICO 04; TPAU04 0000500; TFIS; CRC ETX
In message A, the test commences (cycle 1) with the generation of voltage at 25V, and a current that
starts at 2A, increasing by 2%/s, with a maximum value of 5A. Input Y is enabled NA; the cycle
lasts for a maximum of 10.2 seconds. In cycle 2, the data are stored for O.5 s, and in cycle 3 the
value reached on IR is reduced by a gradient of -2%/s. In cycle 4 there is a final pause of 0.5 s.
In message B, cycle 1 generates a first voltage of 25V and a current of 5A. The time measurement
is enabled from the generation of a fault at input Y, which is NA. The maximum time is 10.2 s. In
cycle 2 there is a pause of 0.5 s. In cycle 3 IR is switched back to 4.5 A, the level of input Y be-
comes NC, and the delay is measured from the release of the fault. In cycle 4 there is a final pause
of 0.5 s.
In both tests it is assumed that the initial values were defined beforehand.
Before transmitting the values, the PC rounds off the parameters as close as possible to the pre-set
values, so that there will be no inconsistencies between the desired values and those actually gener-
ated. Table 6 lists these rounded-off values.
Before transmitting data, the PC checks for consistency between parameters, whereas the instrument
accepts the parameters as they come, without carrying out semantic analyses.
6.3.2 Immediate message
Immediate command messages are of four types:

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 One format for the commands:

. Instrument type and number
. Asynchronous reset
. Asynchronous stop
. Repeat
. Model request
. Instrument status request
. Restart after a fault
. New wave form
. End wave form
For all these commands the format is very easy:
STX LLLL command; CRC ETX
In the “command” section must be put the code of the instruction (per example for
ASYNCHRONOUS RESET the code is 910)
 Pre-setting of initial values:
In this case we have a series of values separated by a “;”
STX LLLL; VALI; III VAL; III VAL; ....; CRC ETX
 Generation of initial values:
STX LLLL; NUCI 01; CICO 01; TFIS; CRC ETX

(TFIS can also be found in test message)
 Wave-form:
In this case the structure is similar to the program update one:
STX LLLL FRMFDO; 18 bytes; CRC ETX
The parameter LLLL, that is the message length, will be equal to 24:
. STX = 1
. Message length = 4
. Blank between message length and FRMFDO command = 1
. FRMFDO command = 3
. ";" = 1
. 18 bytes (see chapter 3.8 for detailed information) =18
. ";" = 1
. CRC of the command =2
. ETX = 1
The CRC is computed as for any other normal instruction; the computing of the CRC is NOT per-
formed on the binary section (18 bytes) of the command.
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6.3.3 Program updating
The program updating is one of the immediate instructions; three messages are sent:
- The NEW FIRMWARE command, NEWFW, tells the instrument that will follow a series of
command with the new FW release. The structure is:
STX LLLL NEWFW; CRC ETX
The NEW FRAME command, name NEWFRM, transmits to the instrument a part of the new FW
release (2048 bytes + 2 CRC bytes). To transmit the complete program, the PC must send 256
NEWFRM commands. The structure of the command is:
STX LLLL NEWFRM FFF; 2048 + 2 bytes; CRC ETX (FFF = frame number, from 0 to 255)
LLLL is the message length that will be 2068:

. STX = 1
. Message length = 4
. Blank character between LLLL and NEWFRM =1
. NEWFRM command code = 3
. Blank character between NEWFRM and frame number FFF =1
. FFF frame number =3
. ";" = 1
. 2048 bytes of the new program (taken from a EPG program file) =2048
. Frame binary CRC = 2
. ";" = 1
. Instruction CRC =2
. ETX = 1
The CRC is computed as for any other normal instruction; the computing of the CRC is NOT made
on the binary section (2050 bytes) of the instruction.
Every time this command is sent, the instrument answers with an ACK. In case of NACK (or no an-
swer), the frame transmission is repeated 10 times, then the program restarts from the command
NEWFW.
The UPDATE FW command, name UPDFRM, commands the instrument to update the flash
EPROM that contains the program. The structure is:
STX LLLL; UPDFRM; CRC ETX
6.4 Transmission of results from the instrument to the PC
A message sent in reply from the instrument to the PC is formatted differently according to whether
it is dealing with test results or with other types of response.
In the case of test results, the message is in the following format:

- STX;
- Length of data;
- Total number of cycles NUCI;
.. Number of cycles in progress CICO (NUCI > 1);
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.. Results of a test, or of the cycle in progress;

- CRC;
- ETX.
Referring once again to messages A and B, the response of the instrument in these two tests would
be as follows:
Message A:
STX LLLL; NUCI 04; CICO 01; IFR 04993; CO_THR 01;
CICO 02;
CICO 03; IFR 04673; CO_THR 01;
CICO 04; CRC ETX
Message B:
STX LLLL; NUCI 04; CICO 01; TRIT1 0000150;

CICO 02; ;
CICO 03; TRIT1 0000300;
CICO 04; CRC ETX
The comments are the same as the transmission of data. After the pauses nothing is transmitted un-
less the inputs have been modified.
For each test or cycle, the instrument transmits the results with a fixed structure, which envisages all
possible variables, and which also transmits spaces for all the irrelevant parameters.
The first message refers to the measurement of delay times. The message starts with the CICO code,
followed by the number of the cycle. The delay times of the various inputs now arrive in order, fol-
lowed by the time-out situations. In each message there is only one relevant datum. If an input has
gone into time-out there can be no delay time on that same input.
The second message refers to the threshold measurement. In this case also the structure is fixed and
the irrelevant data are blank. The structure envisages, in order:
- CICO code and cycle number;
- Switched contact;
- Voltage on the R, S and T phases;
- Voltage angles R-S and R-T;
- Frequency of voltage phase R;
- Currents on the R, S and T phases;
- Current angles R-S and R-T;
- UR-IR angles.
- Direct voltage.
The third message refers to any trips that may have occurred during the pause. The message always
begins with CICO and the cycle number, after which follow the switched contacts, if any.
Messages of reply to immediate commands are formatted as follows:
- Type of instrument and serial number;

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STX LLLL; MODEL XXXX; SYSTEM XXXX; RELFW XXXX; CRC ETX
- Status of the instrument;

STX LLLL; IDLE; CRC ETX
or:
STX LLLL; PRCS; CRC ETX
- Other immediate commands (generate initial values; return to initial values; reset end of se-
quence; asynchronous reset; asynchronous stop; repeats):
ACK
- After ENQ, with error:
STX LLLL; FAUL XXXX; CRC ETX
Errors are given maximum priority, and are signalled before any test results, if any. Errors are com-
municated one at a time. The PC must therefore continue to send ENQ, until such time as the in-
strument replies ACK. In any case, after an error the PC will not proceed until it receives the com-
mand REST.
- After ENQ, updating firmware:
STX LLLL; UPDFRM XXX; CRC ETX

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TABLE 1: TEST SETUP
PARAMETER NAME CODE VARIABLE CODE OR U.M.

RAGE DIGITS
1) AC VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE OUTPUT UFAR-UFAS-UFAT 003-004-005 0 - UMX ±XXXXXXXXX uV

UFA4-UFA5-UFA6 032-050-096
VOLTAGE SOCKET SUST 201 U1, U2, U3 1–2-3 -
VOLTAGE RATE OF GU1-GU2-GU3 011-012-013 0- ±100 ±XXXXXXX 100
CHANGE GU4 033 uV/ s
GU5-GU6 097-098
VOLTAGE AURA-AUSA-AUTA 109-124- 0 - ±360.00 ±XXX.XX DEG
ANGLES AU4A-AU5A-AU6A 125
(ABSOLUTE) AT1U-AT2U 126-127-128
129-130
VOLTAGE AURR 053 0 - ±360.00 ±XXX.XX DEG
ANGLES AUSR 009
(RELATIVE) AUTR 010
AU4R 031
VOLT. ANGLE ROC GAURA 087 0- ±100 ±XXX.X °/s
(ABSOLUTE) GAUSA -GAUTA 131-132
GAU4A -GAU5A 133-134
GAU6A 135
GAT1U-GAT2U 136-137
VOLT. ANGLE ROC GURR 054 0- ±100 ±XXX.X °/s
(RELATIVE) DUSR, DUTR 017-018
V4V0 V4V0 138 0 = V4 ; 1 = V0; 2 X -
= V0*1.73
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PARAMETER NAME CODE OF VARIABLE CODE OR U.M.

VARIABL RAGE DIGITS
E
2) FREQUENCY
OUTPUT FUSC 020 0-1999.9999 XXXX.XXXX Hz

FREQUENCY
APPLY FAULT FSIN 040 1: ALL OUTPUTS X -

FREQENCY TO 2: ONLY VR
3: ALL VOLTAGES
4: ALL VOLTAGES
+ I1
5: V4 ONLY
6: V4+V1
FREQ. RATE OF GRFR 021 0 - ± 999.999 ± XXX.XXX Hz/s

CHANGE
NOTE: SLASHED PARAMETERS ARE NO MORE USED BY DRTS.3; HOWEVER, THEY

ARE LEFT FOR COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER TEST SETS.
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RAGE DIGITS
3) CURRENT
CURRENT IFAR-IFAS-IFAT 024-025-027 0-IMX ±XXX.XXXXX uA

OUTPUT IFA4-IFA5-IFA6 152-153-154
IFA7-IFA8-IFA9 155-156-157
CURRENT RATE GFIR-GFIS-GFIT 034-038-035 0 ±100 ±XXXXXXX 100

OF CHANGE GFI4-GFI5-GFI6 158-159-160 uA/s
GFI7-GFI8-GFI9 161-162-163
CURRENT AIRA-AISA-AITA 164-165-166 0 - ±360 ±XXX.XX °

ANGLES AI4A-AI5A-AI6A 167-168-169
(ABSOLUTE) AI7A-AI8A-AI9A 170-171-172
AT1I-AT2I-AT3I 140-141-142
CURRENT AUIR 044 0 - ±360 ±XXX.XX °
ANGLES AISR 041
(RELATIVE) AITR 042
CURR. ANGLES GAIA-GAIS-GAIT 088-173-174 0 - ±100 ±XXX.X °/s

ROC GAI4-GAI5-GAI6 175-199-202
(ABSOLUTE) GAI7-GAI8-GAI9 203-204-205
GAT1I-GAT2I- 143-144-145
GAT3I
CURR. ANGLES DUIR, DISR, DITR 061 – 039 - 0 - ±100 ±XXX.X °/s
ROC (RELATIVE) 028
I SOCKET MUSI 030 I1,I2,I3 01-02-03 -

SELECTION IRS,IST,ITR 04-05-06
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VARIABLE RAGE DIGITS
4) VOLTAGE AND
CURRENT
POINT ON WAVE POINTW 060 0 - 360 XXX DEG
ABSOLUTE ANGLES SAAS 055 1 = ABSOLUTE 1=SET -
OUTPUT WAVEFORM FDUI 043 1-17 XX -

SEE TABLE
MODE 6I OR 6V B6IV 015 0=NORM; 1=6I; 2=6V; 3=-I X -
OUTPUT WAVEFORM SELECTION TABLE
1- Sinusoid
16 to 98 – V and I: recorded waveform
99 – Zero (for calibration only)
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5) D.C. VOLTAGE
D.C. VOLT OUT UUCC 046 0 – 130 XXX.X Vdc
D.C. VOLTAGE ROC GUCC 045 0 - ±100 ±XXX.X %/s
6) AUXILIARY OUPUTS
AUX LEVEL LIV1 047 NO – NC 1-2 -

LIV2 048
LIV3 206
LIV4 207
AUX TIMING TEM1 051 0-9999.99 XXXX.XXX s
TEM2 052
TEM3 208
TEM4 209
7) TIME MEASUREMENT
MAXIMUM CYCLE TIME TMAS 058 0- XXXXXX.X s

999999.999 XX
PRE-FAULT DURATION TPRE 036 0–999999.999 XXXXXX.XXX s
INPUT SELECTION INC(1 – 5) 062 - 066 NO-NA-NC 1-2-3 -

INC(6 – 8) 183 - 185
TIMER START RIMT 067 GLA 01 -
C1-5 S 03-07
C1-5 R 08-12
C6-8 S 13-15
C6-8 R 16-18
TIMER STOP ARC (1-5) 068-072 SC=1; RI =2 X -
ARC (6-8) 186-188
TEST START TSRT 215 0 = OR; 1 X -
=AND
TEST STOP TSTP 214 0 = OR; 1 X -
=AND
1-4 TRIP INPUTS LEVEL LIVINGC1 970 1- 4: CLEAN 1– 8 -
5=+5V
6 = 24 V
7 = + 48 V
8 = > 100 V
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5-8 TRIP INPUTS LEVEL LIVING5 971 AS ABOVE 1-8 -

1-4 DEBOUNCE SELECTION SETDEBC1 972 0 – XXXX XXXX us
5-8 DEBOUNCE SELECTION SETDEBC5 973 0 – XXXX XXXX us
ENABLE INPUTS 1, 5 INC1TTL 189 NO-NA-NC 1-2-3 -
INC5TTL 190
IMPULSES TO BE ARC1TTL 191 NUMBER OF XXXXXXX -
COUNTED ARC5TTL 192 IMPULSES
COUNTING TIME TNOM1TTL 193 0-9999999 XXXXXXX s
TNOM5TTL 194
8) THRESHOLD
MEASUREMENT
TEST STOP TSTP 214 0 = OR; 1 X -

=AND
9) PAUSE
PAUSE TPAU 059 0– XXXXXX.X s

999999.999 XX
10) 0 POWER MODEL
VOLTAGE RATIO SET KTV 974 XXXXXX XXXXXX -

CURRENT RATIO SET KTA 975 XXXXXX XXXXXX -
CURRENT RANGE SET FSI 976 0=7.26;1=.726 X -
11) MEASUREMENT
ENABLE MEASUREMENT ENMISU 200 0=DISABLE X -

1-8:SEE TABLE
N. ACTION RANGE N. ACTION RANGE

0 Measurement disabled - 5 D.C. voltage on input 250 V 250 V
1 A.C. voltage on input 250 V 250 V 6 D.C. voltage on input 10 V 10 V
2 A.C. voltage on input 10 V 10 V 7 D.C. current on input 20 A 50 A
3 A.C. current on input 20 A 50 A 8 D.C. current on input 20 mA 25 mA
4 A.C. current on input 20 mA 25 mA
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12) IO6432 EXPANSION
OPTION
A) DIGITAL INPUTS
ENABLE INPUTS
BASE ABI_STD 330 SEE CODE XXXXX -

01 TO 16 ABI_EI1 331 SEE CODE XXXXX -
LEVEL OF INPUTS
BASE SIN_STD 335 SEE CODE XXXXX -

1 TO 16 SIN_EI1 336 SEE CODE XXXXX -
TIME MEASURED FROM

TRIPS
BASE ASC_STD 340 SEE CODE XXXXX -

1 TO 16 ASC_EI1 341 SEE CODE XXXXX -
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TIME MEASURED FROM
RECLOSE
BASE ARI_STD 345 SEE CODE XXXXX -

1 TO 16 ARI_EI1 346 SEE CODE XXXXX -
TIME STOP SELECTION
BASE ARR_STD 400 SEE CODE XXXXX -

1 TO 16 ARR_EI1 401 SEE CODE XXXXX -
B) DIGITAL OUTPUTS
LEVEL OF OUTPUTS
BASE LIV_STD 210 SEE CODE XXXXX -
01 TO 16 LIV_E01 211 SEE CODE XXXXX -
17 TO 32 LIV_E02 212 SEE CODE XXXXX -
TIMING 1 TO 64 TEM_SO(1-16) 280 -295 0-9999.99 XXXX.XX s

TEM_EO(1-32) 296 -327
13) SEND WAVEFORMS
NEW WAVE-FORM NEWFDO 006 16-99 XX -
NEW FRAME FRMFDO 007 - 18 bytes -
END WAVE-FORM ENDFDO 008 - - -
14) UPGRADE FWH6
NEW FIRMWARE NEWFW 960 -
FW FRAME NUMBER NEWFRM 961 2048 bytes
UPDATE FW TO FLASH UPDFW 962

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TABLE 2: OPERATIONAL COMMANDS TO THE INSTRUMENT
PARAMETER NAME CODE OF VARIABLE

VARIABLE RAGE
1) TEST MESSAGGE
PRE-FAULT VALUES VALI 110 -
TOTAL NO. OF CYCLES NUCI 056 1-19
RUNNING CYCLE CICO 057 1-19
GENERATE PRE-F. VALUES TFIS 103 -
THRESHOLD TEST PRSO 104 -
DELAY TEST PRRI 105 -
RESET INSTRUMENT REFI 106 -
2) IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
ASYNCHRONOUS STOP STAS 900 -
ASYNCHRONOUS RESET REAS 910 -
REPEAT REPE 920 -
MODEL TYPE MODE 930 -
INSTRUMENT STATUS STAT 940 -
RESTART AFTER A FAULT REST 950 -
GIVE FAULTY CODE COMERRI 980

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TABLE 3: RESULTS TRANMITTED TO THE PC
PARAMETER NAME CODE OF VARIABLE CODE OR U.M

1) TIME RESULTS
DELAY TIME TERI0(1-5) 073-077 999999.9999 XXXXXX.XXXX s

DELAY TIME TERI0(6-8) 176-178 999999.9999 XXXXXX.XXXX s
TIMEOUT TOUT0(1-5) 078-082 - - -

TIMEOUT TOUT0(6-8) 179-181 - - -
TIME FOR N IMPULSES TERI_(C1-C5)TTL 195-196 999999.9999 XXXXXX.XXXX s

NO IMPULSE TOUT(C1-C5)TTL 197-198 - - -
NUMBER OF IMPULSES CNT_C(1-5)TTL 244-245 999999999 XXXXXXXXX -
DURING TNOM
2) THRESHOLD
RESULTS
TRIPPED CONTACT COSO 083 01-05 01-05 -

06-08 09-11
TIMEOUT 06
MX VALUE 07
MIN VALUE 08
09-16 12-19
01-64 EXP. 20-83
TRIP TIME: AS
DELAY
VOLTAGE USFR-USFS-USFT 084-086 0 – UMAX XXX.XXXX V

RGU4 089
RGU5 ; RGU6 216-217
VOLTAGE ANGLES RAUR;RAUS;RAUT 218-220 0 - ±180.00 ±XXX.XX °
(ABSOLUTE) RAU4;RAU5;RAU6; 221-223
VOLTAGE ANGLES PARR ;PASR ;PATR 107-090-091 0 - ±180.00 ±XXX.XX °
FREQUENCY FSRR 092 0 - 999.9999 XXXX.XXXX Hz
CURRENT ISFR ; ISFS ; ISFT ; 093-095 0 – IMAX XX.XXXX A

ISF4; ISF5; ISF6; 226-228
ISF7; ISF8; ISF9 229-231
CURRENT ANGLES CSSR ; CSSS 099-100 0 - ±180 ±XXX.XX °
V-I ANGLE WSUI 101 0 - ±180 ±XXX.XX °
CURRENT ANGLES RAIR ; RAIS; RAIT; 232-234 0 - ±180.00 ±XXX.XX °
(ABSOLUTE) RAI4 ;RAI5 ;RAI6 ; 235-237
RAI7 ; RAI8 ; RAI9 ; 238-240
D.C. VOLTAGE USCC 102 10 –240 XXX.X Vdc
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3) TRIPS DURING THE

PAUSE
TRIPPED INPUT COPA (01-08) 111-118 - - -
4) MISU OPTION
MEASURED VALUE RMISU 108 0 – ± 32767 ±XXXXX V(A)
5) IO6432 OPTION
DELAY RESULTS
TRIP TIME TERI_STD(1-16) 410-425 9999.999 XXXX.XXX s
TERI_EXT(1-16) 426-489 (variable length)
TIMEOUT TOUT_STD(1-16) 490-505 - - -
TOUT_EXT(1-16) 506-569
PAUSE
TRIPPED INPUT COPA_STD 119 XXXXX SEE CODE -
COPA_EI(1-4) 120-123
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RAGE DIGITS
4) OTHER RESPONSES OF
THE INSTRUMENT
ANSWERS TO MODE
INSTRUMENT MODEL MUTB 600 0004 XXXX -
INSTRUMENT BUSY PRCS 601 - - -
TYPE OF INSTRUMENT NUSE 602 000009 XXXXXX -
INSTRUMENT WAITING IDLE 603 - - -
VCC RANGE VCCR 604 1=130; 2=260 X -
FIRMWARE RELEASE RELFW 605 0 – 9999 XXXX -
STATIC RAM SRAM 606 0 – 9999 XXXX kBYTE
DYNAMIC RAM DRAM 607 0 – 9999 XXXX kBYTE
FLASH EPROM FLASH 608 0 – 9999 XXXX kBYTE
NUMBER OF WAITS WSTATES 609 0-X X -
TYPE OF BOOSTER BOOST 610 0=NO X -
1=AMI150
2=AMIV-66
3=AMI-66
4=AMIV-66 OPT 300 V
5=AMV-66
6=AMV-66 OPT 300 V
7=AMI -99
TYPE OF DRTS VDRTS3 611 0 = DRTS X -
1=DRTS.6 STD
2=DRTS.6 OPT 300 V
MEASURE AVAILABLE MISUI 612 0=NO; 1=YES X -
EXPANSION IO6432 EXTIO 613 0=NO; X -
1= 1 BOARD;
2= 2 BOARDS;
3= 3 BOARDS
FAULT FAUL 700 SEE CODES XXXX -
ANSWER TO COMERRI
FAULT CODE COMERRIA 619 (CODE) XXX -
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TABLE 4: SUMMARY OF FWH6 PARAMETER CODES
CODE NAME PARAMETER
001 UMXR RESERVED FOR CALIBRATION

002 UMXT RESERVED FOR CALIBRATION
003 UFAR VOLTAGE PHASE 1
004 UFAS VOLTAGE PHASE 2
005 UFAT VOLTAGE PHASE 3
006 NEWFDO WAVE-FORM CODE NUMBER
007 FRMFDO SAMPLE NUMBER, TIMING, PHASE VALUES
008 ENDFDO END TRANSMISSION
009 AUSR V21 VOLTAGES RELATIVE ANGLE
010 AUTR V31 VOLTAGES RELATIVE ANGLE
011 GFUR V1 VOLTAGE GRADIENT
012 GFUS V2 VOLTAGE GRADIENT
013 GFUT V3 VOLTAGE GRADIENT
014 UMXS RESERVED FOR CALIBRATION
015 B6IV OPERATION MODE (0=NORMAL; 1=9I; 2=6V; 3 = -I)
016 UMX4 RESERVED FOR CALIBRATION
017 DUSR V21 VOLTAGES ANGLE GRADIENT
018 DUTR V31 VOLTAGES ANGLE GRADIENT
019 - RESERVED (ART100 1=V,I; 2=V,Vo; 3=I,Io; 4=Vo, Io)
020 FUSC OUTPUT FREQUENCY
021 GRFR FREQUENCY GRADIENT
022 IMXS RESERVED FOR CALIBRATION
023 IMXT RESERVED FOR CALIBRATION
024 IFAR I1 OUTPUT
025 IFAS I2 OUTPUT
026 IMXR RESERVED FOR CALIBRATION
027 IFAT I3 OUTPUT
028 DITR I31 CURRENT ANGLE GRADIENT
029 FRUS NOMINAL FREQUENCY
030 MUSI CURRENT OUTPUT SOCKETS
031 AU4R U4 RELATIVE ANGLE
032 UFA4 V4 VOLTAGE OUTPUT
033 GFU4 V4 VOLTAGE GRADIENT
034 GFIR I1 CURRENT GRADIENT
035 GFIT I3 CURRENT GRADIENT
036 TPRE DURATION OF HEALTHY PARAMETERS
038 GFIS I2 CURRENT GRADIENT
039 DISR I21 CURRENT ANGLE GRADIENT
040 FSIN APPLY FAULT FREQUENCY TO:
1=ALL; 2=V1; 3= VOLTAGES; 4= V + I1; 5= V4; 6=
V4+V1
041 AISR I21 CURRENT ANGLE
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042 AITR I31 CURRENT ANGLE

043 FDUI OUTPUT WAVEFORM; SEE SELECTION TABLE
044 AUIR VOLTAGE TO CURRENT ANGLE
045 GUCC UCC GRADIENT
046 UUCC UCC VOLTAGE REGULATION
047 LIV1 A1 AUXILIARY OUTPUT
048 LIV2 A2 AUXILIARY OUTPUT
050 UFA5 V5 OUTPUT
051 TEM1 A1 TIMING
052 TEM2 A2 TIMING
053 AURR URR' VOLTAGE ANGLE
054 GURR URR' ANGLE GRADIENT
055 SAAS SET ABSOLUTE ANGLES (0= NO; 1= YES)
056 NUCI TOTAL NUMBER OF CYCLES
057 CICO TEST RUNNING
058 TMAS MAXIMUM TEST TIME
059 TPAU PAUSE
060 POINTW POINT ON WAVE
061 DUIR U-I ANGLE GRADIENT
062-066 INC(1-5) INPUT SELECTION C1-C5
067 RIMT TIME MEASUREMENT START REFERENCE
068-072 ARC(1-5) TIME MEASUREMENT STOP C1-C5
073-077 TERI0(1-5) DELAY TIME C1-5
078-082 TOUT0(1-5) TIMEOUT C1-5
083 COSO TRIPPED INPUT
084 USFR U1 VOLTAGE THRESHOLD TEST RESULT
085 USFS U2 VOLTAGE THRESHOLD TEST RESULT
086 USFT U3 VOLTAGE THRESHOLD TEST RESULT
087 GAURA ABSOLUTE GRADIENT OF V1
088 GAIA ABSOLUTE GRADIENT OF I1 ANGLE
089 RGU4 U4 VOLTAGE THESHOLD
090 PASR THRESHOLD V21 VOLTAGE ANGLE
091 PATR THRESHOLD V31 VOLTAGE ANGLE
092 FSRR FREQUENCY THRESHOLD
093 ISFR IR CURRENT THRESHOLD
094 ISFS IS CURRENT THRESHOLD
095 ISFT IT CURRENT THRESHOLD
096 UFA6 V6 OUTPUT
099 CSSR I21 THRESHOLD CURRENTS ANGLE
100 CSTR I31 THRESHOLD CURRENTS ANGLE
101 WSUI THRESHOLD CURRENT-VOLTAGE ANGLE
102 USCC THRESHOLD D.C. VOLTAGE
103 TFIS APPLY HEALTHY VALUE
104 PRSO THRESHOLD TEST
105 PRRI TIME DELAY TEST
106 REFI END OF SEQUENCE RESET
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107 PARR THRESHOLD VRR' VOLTAGE ANGLE

108 RMISU MEASUREMENT OF OPTIONAL CONVERTER
109 AURA ABSOLUTE ANGLE PHASE UR
110 VALI HEALTHY VALUES
111-118 COPA0(1-8) TRIPPED CONTACT DURING PAUSE
119 COPA_STD TRIPPED BASE INPUTS
120 COPA_EI1 TRIPPED INPUTS 1-16; I/O EXPANSION
121 COPA_ EI2 TRIPPED 33-48 INPUT; I/O EXPANSION
124 AUSA ABSOLUTE ANGLE PHASE US
125 AUTA ABSOLUTE ANGLE PHASE UT
126 AU4A ABSOLUTE ANGLE PHASE U4
129 AT1U ABSOLUTE ANGLE FIRST THREE VOLTAGES
130 AT2U ABSOLUTE ANGLE SECOND THREE VOLTAGES
131 GAUSA GRADIENT OF ABSOLUTE ANGLE PHASE US
132 GAUTA GRADIENT OF ABSOLUTE ANGLE PHASE UT
133 GAU4A GRADIENT OF ABSOLUTE ANGLE PHASE U4
136 GAT1U GRADIENT OF ABSOLUTE ANGLE FIRST THREE
VOLTAGES
137 GAT2U GRADIENT OF ABSOLUTE ANGLE SECOND THREE
VOLTAGES
138 V4V0 V4 or V0
139
140 AT1I ABSOLUTE ANGLE FIRST THREE CURRENTS
141 AT2I ABSOLUTE ANGLE SECOND THREE CURRENTS
142 AT3I ABSOLUTE ANGLE THIRD THREE CURRENTS
143 GAT1I GRADIENT OF ABSOLUTE ANGLE FIRST THREE
CURRENTS
144 GAT2I GRADIENT OF ABSOLUTE ANGLE SECOND THREE
CURRENTS
145 GAT3I GRADIENT OF ABSOLUTE ANGLE THIRD THREE
CURRENTS
146 IMX4 RESERVED FOR CALIBRATION
152 IFA4 I4 OUTPUT
153 IFA5 I5 OUTPUT
154 IFA6 I6 OUTPUT
155 IFA7 I7 OUTPUT
156 IFA8 I8 OUTPUT
157 IFA9 I9 OUTPUT
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158 GFI4 I4 CURRENT GRADIENT

164 AIRA ABSOLUTE IR ANGLE
165 AISA ABSOLUTE IS ANGLE
166 AITA ABSOLUTE IT ANGLE
167 AI4A ABSOLUTE I4 ANGLE
173 GAIS ABSOLUTE GRADIENT OF IS ANGLE
174 GAIT ABSOLUTE GRADIENT OF IT ANGLE
175 GAI4 ABSOLUTE GRADIENT OF I4 ANGLE
176-178 TERI0(6-8) TIME DELAY C6-C8
179-181 TOUT0(6-8) TIMEOUT C6-C8
182 FORMREG CHANNELS SELECTION
183-185 INC(6-8) INPUT SELECTION C6-C8
186-188 ARC(6-8) DELAY TEST STOP C6-C8
189 INC1TTL ENABLE INPUT C1TTL
190 INC5TTL ENABLE INPUT C5TTL
191 ARC1TTL NUMBER OF IMPULSES TO BE COUNTED ON C1TTL
192 ARC5TTL NUMBER OF IMPULSES TO BE COUNTED ON C5TTL
193 CNT_C1TTL PULSE NUMBER FOR C1TTL
194 CNT _C5TTL PULSE NUMBER FOR C5TTL
195 TERI_C1TTL TIME CORRESPONDING TO N IMPULSES ON INPUT C1TTL
196 TERI_C5TTL TIME CORRESPONDING TO N IMPULSES ON INPUT C5TTL
197 TOUT_C1TTL TIME OUT INPUT C1TTL
198 TOUT_C5TTL TIME OUT INPUT C5TTL
200 ENMISU ENABLE MEASUREMENT
201 SUST VOLTAGE OUTPUT SOCKETS
206 LIV3 LEVEL OF A3 NO-NC
207 LIV4 LEVEL OF A4 NO-NC
208 TEM3 TIMING OF A3
209 TEM4 TIMING OF A4
210 LIV_STD STANDARD OUTPUTS 1 TO 16
211 LIV_E01 IO6432 OPTION: LEVEL OF OUTPUTS 01 TO 16
212 LIV_E02 IO6432 OPTION: LEVEL OF OUTPUTS 17 TO 32
213 FRMFDO6 FRAME DESCRIPTOR FOR DRTS.6
214 TSTP TEST STOP; 0 = OR; 1 = AND
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215 TSRT TEST START; 0 = OR; 1 = AND

218 RAUR UR ABSOLUTE ANGLE THRESHOLD
219 RAUS US ABSOLUTE ANGLE THRESHOLD
220 RAUT UT ABSOLUTE ANGLE THRESHOLD
221 RAU4 U4 ABSOLUTE ANGLE THRESHOLD
224
225
226 ISF4 I4 CURRENT THRESHOLD
232 RAIR IR ABOLUTE ANGLE THRESHOLD
233 RAIS IS ABOLUTE ANGLE THRESHOLD
234 RAIT IT ABOLUTE ANGLE THRESHOLD
235 RAI4 I4 ABOLUTE ANGLE THRESHOLD
241
242
243
244 RUN_CNT_C1TTL RUNTIME PULSE NUMBER FOR C1TTL
245 RUN_CNT _C5TTL RUNTIME PULSE NUMBER FOR C5TTL
246-249 - RESERVED FOR NEW OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT
250-279
280-295 TEM_SO(1-16) TIMING OF STANDARD OUTPUTS 1 TO 16
296-327 TEM_EO(1-32) IO6432 OPTION: TIMING OF OUTPUTS 1 TO 32
328-329
330 ABI_STD ENABLE STANDARD INPUTS 1 TO 16
331 ABI_EI1 IO6432 OPTION: ENABLE INPUTS 1 TO 16
335 SIN_STD LEVEL OF STANDARD INPUTS 1 TO 16
336 SIN_EI1 IO6432 OPTION: LEVEL OF INPUTS 1 TO 16
340 ASC_STD STANDARD INPUTS START ON TRIP, 1 TO 16
341 ASC_EI1 IO6432 INPUTS START ON TRIP, 1 TO 16
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345 ARI_STD STANDARD INPUTS START ON RESET, 1 TO 16
346 ARI_EI1 IO6432 INPUTS START ON RESET, 1 TO 16
350-399
400 ARR_STD STANDARD INPUTS STOP, 1 TO 16
401 ARR_EI1 IO6432 INPUTS STOP, 1 TO 16
405-409
410-425 TERI(01-16)STD TIMING FROM 01 TO 16 STANDARD INPUTS
426-489 TERI(01-64) IO6432 OPTION: TIMING FROM 01 TO 64
EXP
490-505 TOUT(01-16 TIMEOUT FROM 01 TO 16 STANDARD INPUTS
STD)
506-569 TOUT(01-64 IO6432 OPTION: TIMEOUT FROM 01 TO 64
EXP)
570-599
600 MUTB INSTRUMENT MODEL: 1= SINGLE PHASE; 3= MT; 4 =
T
601 PRCS BUSY
602 NUSE TYPE OF INSTRUMENT = 9
603 IDLE INSTRUMENT IN STAND-BY
604 VCCR TYPE OF D.C. SUPPLY: 1=130 V; 2=260 V
605 RELFW FIRMWARE RELEASE
606 SRAM STATIC RAM
607 DRAM DYNAMIC RAM
608 FLASH FLASH EPROM
609 WSTATES NUMBER OF WAIT STATES
610 BOOST TYPE OF BOOSTER (0=NO; 1=AMI150; 2=AMIV-66; 3 = AMI-66;
4= AMIV-66 OPT 300 V; 5=AMV-66; 6=AMV-66 OPT 300V; 7=AMI-
99)
611 VDRTS3 OPTION 300 V: 0=DRTS.3 ; 1=DRTS.6 125 V ; 2 =300 V
612 MISUI MEASUREMENT BOARD AVAILABLE; 0 = ABSENT; 1 =
PRESENT
613 EXTIO I/O EXPANSION I/O (0=N0; 1=ONE; 2=TWO; 3=THREE
BOARDS)
614-616
617, 618 - RESERVED TO CALIBRATION
619 COMERRIA FAULT CODE
620-627 - RESERVED TO CALIBRATION
628-633 - to be assigned
634 -699
700 FAUL
701-899
900 STAS IMMEDIATE STOP
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901-909
910 REAS IMMEDIATE RESET
911 ZEROAS SETS TO ZERO ALL THE PHASES UNLESS VCC
912-919
920 REPE REPEAT
921-929
930 MODE MODEL
931-939
940 STAT instrument STATUS
941-949
950 REST START AFTER FAULT
951-959
960 NEWFW NEW FIRMWARE RELEASE
961 NEWFRM NEW FIRMWARE FRAME
962 UPDFW UPDATE FW RAM->EPROM
963-964
965-969 - RESERVED TO LINEARITY CORRECTION
970 LIVINGC1 TRIP THRESHOLD OF INPUTS C1 - C4
971 LIVINGC5 TRIP THRESHOLD OF INPUTS C5 - C8
972 SETDEBC1 DEBOUNCER C1 - C4
973 SETDEBC5 DEBOUNCER C5 - C8
974 SETKTV VOLTAGE RATIO 0 POWER MODEL
975 SETKTA CURRENT RATIO 0 POWER MODEL
976 SETFSI SELECT CURRENT RANGE 0 POWER MODEL
977-979
980 COMERRI ASK FAULTY CODE
981-989
990 CNT_C1TTL_M RUNTIME PULSE NUMBER COUNTING C1TTL
ON ENABLE
991 CNT_C5TTL_M RUNTIME PULSE NUMBER COUNTING C5TTL
ON ENABLE
992-998
999 ISAESC
MACHINE AND MODEL CODES
MODEL Switch Switch Switch Switch HEX Cod Cod Cod Cod
1 = bit 0 2 = bit 1 3 = bit 2 4 = bit 3 600 602 604 611
DRTS.6 0 (ON) 0 (ON) 0 (ON) 0 (ON) 4 4 9 2 0
DRTS.6-300V 0 (ON) 0 (ON) 0 (ON) 1 (OFF) 4 4 9 2 1
DOC. MIE11156 REV. 1.15 Page 58/62
TABLE 5: FAULT CODES

1 PARITY/FRAMING/OVERRUN
2 NON-BCD CODE, LONGITUDINAL FIELD
3 NON-BCD CODE, LRC FIELD
4 NON-BCD CODE, ID PARAMETER FIELD
5 INCORRECT LRC
6 ETX PREMATURE
7 ETX NOT ARRIVED
8 NON-BCD CODE IN PARAMETER VALUE FIELD
9 DROP IN DTR DURING TRANSMISSION
10 FRAME LENGTH MISMATCH ERROR
11 ID PARAMETER CODE INCORRECT
12 OVERFLOW BUFFER PARAMETERS
14 START VALUES RECEIVED WHILE RUNNING
15 NEW VALUES RECEIVED WHILE RUNNING
16 REPEAT RECEIVED WHILE RUNNING
17 PARAMETER MEANINGLESS FOR DRTS.6
18 PARAMETER VALUE OUT OF RANGE
21 RECEIVE DATA FRAME TIMEOUT
22 DATA FRAME READ ERROR
37 SET CALIBRATION SEQUENCE ERROR
40 NUCI INCORRECT
41 CICO INCORRECT
42 TEST START WITHOUT HEALTHY VALUES
44 TRIP INPUTS NOT PROGRAMMED
45 COUNTING AND TRIP INPUTS ENABLED IN SAME CYCLE
46 COUNTING INPUTS ENABLED IN THRESHOLD TEST
47 FAULT OF POWER SUPPLY CURRENT AMPLIFIER 3 OF AMIV-99
48 OVERLOAD I4 (MWI4)
51 I4 THERMAL ERROR (TERMI4)
54 FAULT OF POWER SUPPLY CURRENT AMPLIFIER 1 (ERRALIAMCO_1)
59 COUNTER-FEED ON D.C. VOLTAGE GENERATOR
67 IR OVERLOAD (MWIR)
69 IS OVERLOAD (MWIS)
71 IT OVERLOAD (MWIT)
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75 VR OVERLOAD (MWVR)
77 VS OVERLOAD (MWVS)
79 VT OVERLOAD (MWVT)
84 ERROR CONVERTER V1 LOW

87 ERROR CONVERTER I1 LOW
90 ERROR CONVERTER V1 MID
92 ERROR CONVERTER V1 HIGH
102 ERROR CONVERTER I1 MID
104 ERROR CONVERTER I1 HIGH
128 DO_REPEAT BEFORE TEST DEFINITION

129 CYCLE OPERATIVE MODE REDEFINITION
130 VALI FORMAT STRING INVALID
131 IMMEDIATE COMMAND FORMAT ERROR
132 NUCI - CICO DISCORDANCE
133 SAME CICO VALUE RECEIVED MANY TIMES
134 INVALID SELECTION CODE
135 PARAMETER RECEIVED BEFORE NUCI
136 PARAMETER RICEIVED BEFORE CICO
137 VOLTAGE RANGE OR AMPLITUDE ERROR
138 CURRENT RANGE OR AMPLITUDE ERROR
139 VOLTAGES ANGLE ERROR
140 CURRENTS ANGLE ERROR
141 ANGLE REFERENCE ERROR
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142 ATTEMPT TO RECORD WHILE OPERATING

143 WAVE-FORM LOADING ERROR
144 FIRMWARE LOADING ERROR
145 ERROR IN FIRMWARE CRC
146 TEST CYCLE SEQUENCE ERROR
147 INCOMPATIBLE TEST CYCLE TYPE
148 INCOMPATIBLE GRADIENT TEST PARAMETERS
149 INCOPATIBLE INPUTS PROGRAMMING
150 REQUESTED HARDWARE OPTION IS NOT PRESENT
151 RESULTS TOO LONG
152 FLASH EPROM BUILDER NOT VALID
153 FLASH EPROM MEMORY CODE ERROR
154 PROTECTED SECTOR FOUND IN FLASH EPROM
155 FLASH EPROM CLEANING ERROR
156 FLASH EPROM PROGRAMMING ERROR
157 OUT OF TIME IN PROGRAM UPDATING
158 UPDATING PROGRAM DATA ERROR
159 INVALID POINT OF WAVE
160 CYCLE WITH ZERO DURATION
162 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON + 95 V SUPPLY

163 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON - 95 V SUPPLY
164 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON + 115 V SUPPLY (300 V)
168 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON - 115 V SUPPLY (300 V)
172 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON + 95 V SUPPLY (AMIV-66)
173 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON - 95 V SUPPLY (AMIV-66)
174 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON + 115 V SUPPLY (AMIV.66-300 V)
178 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON - 115 V SUPPLY (AMIV.66-300 V)
182 V1 VOLTAGE THERMAL ERROR (TERMVR)

183 V2 VOLTAGE THERMAL ERROR (TERMVS)
184 V3 VOLTAGE THERMAL ERROR (TERMVT)
185 I1 CURRENT THERMAL ERROR (TERMIR)
186 I2 CURRENT THERMAL ERROR (TERMIS)
187 I3 CURRENT THERMAL ERROR (TERMIT)
188 VOLTAGE SUPPLY THERMAL ERROR (TERMALI)
189 12 V SUPPLY ERROR (ERR12V)
192 BOOSTER ERROR (ERRBOOSTER)

193 D.C. SUPPLY OVERLOAD (GUVCC)
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194 ZERO SEQUENCE OVERLOAD (MWV0)

195 V4 OUTPUT OVERLOAD (MWV4)
196 V4 THERMAL OVERLOAD (TERMV4)
201 + 12 V AUXILIARY VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC ERROR

202 + 15 V AUXILIARY VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC ERROR
203 - 15 V AUXILIARY VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC ERROR
212 16.5 V AUXILIARY VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC ERROR

213 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : OVERTEMPERATURE ON BOOSTER MICROPROCESSOR
BOARD
214 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : OVERTEMPERATURE ON MICROPROCESSOR BOARD
221 UNKNOWN FAULT CODE

222 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : + 125 V SUPPLY
225 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : - 125 V SUPPLY
228 COUNTER FEED ON VOLTAGE OUTPUTS
229 BOOSTER LINK ERROR
230 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : 16.5 V SUPPLY
231 OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V5
232 OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V6
233 OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER I7
237 THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V5
238 THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V6
239 THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER I7
242 THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER SUPPLY
243 THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER CURRENT SUPPLY
244 COUNTER FEED ON BOOSTER VOLTAGE OUTPUTS
245 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : + 12 V SUPPLY ERROR ON BOOSTER
246 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : - 15 V SUPPLY ERROR ON BOOSTER
253 BOOSTER PROTOCOL ERROR
254 BOOSTER SYSTEM ERROR
255 BOOSTER MAIN FAULT
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256 MEMORY ALLOCATION

257 I/O DRIVER ERROR
258 RUNTIME ERROR
259 PROGRAM ERROR
260 XILINX A PROGRAMMING ERROR
261 XILINX B PROGRAMMING ERROR
262 FLASH EPROM INTEGRITY ERROR
263 MASS MEMORY ERROR
270 CALIBRATION PARAMETER BUFFER CORRUPTED

271 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : CONVERTER V4 LOW
274 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : CONVERTER I4 LOW
277 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : CONVERTER V4 MID
280 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : CONVERTER I4 MID
283 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : CONVERTER V4 HIGH
286 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : CONVERTER I4 HIGH

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DOC. MIE 11156 DATE : 15/01/2012 REV. 1.

REVISION DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES VISA

1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 5

2 OPERATION WITH THE FWH6 PROGRAM ....................................................................................................... 6

TABLE 2: OPERATIONAL COMMANDS TO THE INSTRUMENT ..................................................................... 47

TABLE 3: RESULTS TRANMITTED TO THE PC ................................................................................................... 48

TABLE 4: SUMMARY OF FWH6 PARAMETER CODES ...................................................................................... 51

TABLE 5: FAULT CODES ........................................................................................................................................... 58

The instrument is capable of:

This document explains:

Instrument performances are described separate specifications.

2 OPERATION WITH THE FWH6 PROGRAM

2.1 Normal operation

STATUS REST TEST REST

Fig. 1: evolution of parameters

Fig. 2: instrument measurements

MEASUREMENTS TRIP TP TRIP TP

A) MEASUREMENTS OF TRIP AND RESTORE THRESHOLDS

Fig. 3: evolution of multiple

2.2 Reproduction of fault records

2.3. FWH6 updating

2.4 Calibration of the instrument

2.5 Re-assignment of outputs

3 TEST SET-UP PARAMETERS

The following paragraphs provide detailed descriptions of:

Parameter(t) = (Starting parameter value) + (Gradient) * t

3.1 A.C. voltage

PHASE - SHIFT PER CYCLE

 The CURRENT ANGLE RATE OF CHANGE (ABSOLUTE) selection is called GAIA,

- at the moment of tripping of the first or of the last programmed contact;

3.4 Voltage and current

OUTPUT WAVEFORM SELECTION TABLE

Selection 99 is not to be used for test programs.

B) DRTS.6 WITH AMI-150

C) DRTS.6 WITH AMIV-66

MODE 9I+3V 6I+6V

D) DRTS.6 WITH AMI-66

E) DRTS.6 WITH AMV-66

NOTE : V4 is on DRTS.6; V5 + V6 are in options.

3.5 Direct current voltage

3.6 Auxiliary outputs

 Selection AUX LEVEL (Open or Closed) codes LIV(1-4): replaced by LIV_STD.

3.7 Time measurement

A) DELAY FROM FAULT / INPUT TO TRIP RESTORE

B) DELAY FROM INPUT RESTORE TO TRIP RESTORE

STATUS TEST START TRIP

Fig. 6: threshold measurement

 The parameters NUMBER OF IMPULSES TO BE COUNTED have the codes ARC1TTL

3.8 Threshold measurement

3.10 Zero power model

N. ACTION RANGE N. ACTION RANGE

3.12 Parameters for the optional IO expansion

3.12.1 Trip inputs

Trip inputs have the following settings:

 TRIP ENABLE is performed by parameters ABI_STD; ABI_EI1; ABI_EI2; ABI_EI3;

 TRIP LEVEL SELECTION is performed by parameters SIN_STD; SIN_EI1; SIN_EI2;

 TIMER START FROM TRIP is selected by parameters ASC_STD; ASC_EI1; ASC_EI2;

 TIMER START FROM RESET is selected by parameters ARI_STD; ARI_EI1; ARI_EI2;

 TIMER STOP SELECTION is performed by parameters ARR_STD; ARR_EI1; ARR_EI2;

3.12.2 Digital outputs

 DIGITAL OUTPUT LEVEL SELECTION is performed by parameters LIV_STD;

 DIGITAL OUTPUT TIMING is programmed by parameters TEM_SO(1-16) for basic out-

3.13 Sending wave-forms or records