Merlin Gerin Ringmaster

VIP30, VIP 35 protection

relays
operation, testing and
commissioning

version 002/ January 2001

contents

1. features of the VIP30 / VIP35...................................................................3

2. use and settings ........................................................................................4
3. current transformers .................................................................................8
4. connection scheme ..................................................................................9
5. assembly and wiring ................................................................................10
6. technical characteristics ..........................................................................13
7 testing of the VIP30/35 and use of the VAP6.........................................16
8. commissioning Ringmaster with VIP30/35 ........................................18

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1. features of the VIP30 and VIP35
self-powered protection relays
The VIP30 and VIP35 relays are
Mitop designed for use in distribution
networks, mainly in MV/LV
substations in which they provide
VIP30 protection for upstream
VIP35 transformers.
They are self-powered relays
requiring no external DC power
source or batteries, making them the
simplified schematic of wiring
ideal solution for location in remote
connections
areas or where auxiliary supplies are
not available.
t
n The VIP30 provides protection
against phase-to-phase faults.
n The VIP35 provides protection
against phase-to-phase faults and
earth faults.
phase protection
Phase protection uses an IDMT
setting that operates at 1.2 times the
setting current (Is). Phase protection
1,2 Is I on the VIP30 and VIP35 are the
same.
Phase protection curve, VIP30/35
earth protection
Protection against earth faults
t
operates by measurement of
residual current based on the sum of
the CT secondary currents.
Measurement is carried out by a
CSH30 core balance CT mounted on
the back of the VIP35 unit. Earth
protection operates with definite
to>
time; the setting and time delay are
adjustable.
Io> I
Earth fault protection curve
for VIP 35
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Current transformers
n CT’s 500/200/1
The VIP30/35 relays must be used
with the CT’s to obtain the specified
characteristics.
- The Current Transformers have 2
ranges; according to the range used,
the setting current is adjustable from
8A to 80A or from 20A to 200A.
- The cross-section of the core and
the resistance of the winding are
adapted to protect the VIP30/35 in
the event of a short-circuit.
description
n The VIP30 and VIP35 relays are
mounted in a polycarbonate injected
casing which protects them against
dripping water and dust.
The front is protected by a
transparent cover fitted with a
sealing joint. The cover may be lead-
sealed to prohibit access to the
settings.
n Rotating selector switches are
used for setting. The phase setting
current and earth fault setting current
are set directly in amperes. This
means that the scale on the front
must be adapted to suit the range
used on the CT. This is done by
positioning a "setting scale label" on
the relay at the time of
testing/commissioning.
n The connections are made on the
back of the relay.
2. use and settings

VIP30 relay front panel

1 2

phase VIP 30
overcurrent sensors:
200/1
S1,S2 to be used

a Is
18 22 28
15 36
12 46
10 56
b 8
80 68
(A) 1.2Is

VAP6
d test plug

- VIP30 front panel

phase overcurrent setting other functions

1. phase overcurrent setting area a. setting scale label (reversible)
2. phase overcurrent setting (Is) b. current transformer and range info.
c. VAP6 test plug
d. minimum time delay switch

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2. use and settings (cont'd)

VIP35 relay front panel

1 2

phase VIP 35
overcurrent sensors:
200/1
S1, S2 to be used

a Is
18 22 28
15 36
12 46
10 56
b 8
80 68
(A) 1.2Is

to>

d
Io> VAP6
25 30 38 test plug
20 48
15 0.3 0.35 0.4 to>
60
12 80 on
0.25
0.2
0.5
0.6
c
10 120 100 off 0.7
0.15
inrush 0.1 1 0.8 Io>
(A) current
earth fault delay (s )

- VIP35 facia layout

3 4 6 5 7

phase overcurrent setting other functions

1. phase overcurrent setting area a. setting scale label (reversible)
2. phase overcurrent setting Is b. current transformer and range
information.
earth fault setting c. VAP6 test plug
3. earth fault setting area d. minimum time delay switch
4. earth fault setting (Io>)
5. earth fault setting time delay (to>)
6. inrush current delay
7. tripping curve scheme

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2. use and settings (cont'd)

phase protection (VIP30 and VIP35)

1. phase overcurrent setting
area
All information concerning the phase
overcurrent setting is grouped
together in the upper half of the front
panel. The section numbers
detailed on this page relate to the
numbering on the drawings shown
on pages 4 & 5.
2. phase overcurrent setting (Is)
Time-delayed tripping of the phase
protection takes place at 1.2 x Is.
According to the range used on the
CT, the setting current is adjustable
from 8A to 80A or from 20A to 200A;
The scale label inserted should
match the CT and range selected.

earth fault protection (VIP 35)

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 3. earth fault setting area
All information concerning earth fault
settings are grouped together in the
lower half of the front panel. The
section numbers detailed on this
page relate to the numbering on the
drawing shown on page 5.
4. earth fault setting Io>
The setting is made directly in MV
amperes.
5. earth fault setting time delay
The earth fault protection time delay
is set in seconds.
6. inrush current delay
This selector switch starts up the
inrush current delay (1s). The time
delay prevents tripping by the earth
protection when the VIP35 is
energized during closing of the
circuit breaker. The time delay is only
active for the earth protection and
has no effect on tripping by the
phase protection.
n in off position:
The inrush current delay is not
activated. The earth fault protection
operates according to the setting of
the selector switch (5).
n in on: position
The inrush current delay is activated.
In this case:
- when the VIP35 is energized, and
the circuit breaker closes, tripping by
the earth protection is delayed by 1
second.
- when the VIP35 has been supplied
for more than a second, the earth
protection is time-delayed according
to the setting (5).
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F When the circuit breaker closes,
energizing of the MV/LV transformer
may generate aperiodic inrush
currents with a DC component that
momentarily saturates the magnetic
cores of the VIP35 CT’s. Because of
this, each CT gives an erroneous
result and the sum of the phase
currents (at the CT secondary
windings) is no longer zero. There is
false earth fault detection that may
cause tripping of the earth fault
protection.
This is especially critical when the
setting and time delay settings are
low.
F If the time delay settings are
below the values indicated in the
chart below, start up the inrush
current delay:
Io> setting to> time delay
0.8 to 0.9 x Ia 0.2 s
0.6 to 0.8 x Ia 0.3 s
0.4 to 0.6 x Ia 0.4 s
0.2 to 0.4 x Ia 0.5 s
Ia = rated current of the transformer
to be protected
2. use and settings (cont'd)

other functions a. setting scale label c. VAP6 test plug

n The label indicates the range for The test plug is exclusively designed
front reverse the phase overcurrent and earth fault for connection of the VAP6 which is
primary amp settings. It is inserted used for fast, simplified relay testing.
sensor sensor:
500/1
from the top, behind the transparent The operation may be carried out
200/1
S1, S2 to be used S1, S3 to be used part of the front panel. while the relay is operating since the
The label is reversible and is printed VAP6 and VIP30/35 provide the
Is Is
with the 200/1A range on one side, possibility of testing with inhibition of
18 22 28 55 70
and the 500/1A range on the other. circuit breaker tripping.
15 36 45
37 90
12 46
30 115
10 56 25 140
b. current transformer used and
8 80 68 20
200
170 wiring
(A) (A)
The text is printed on the setting
scale label. It indicates which
secondary winding of the Current
Transformer is to be used in
accordance with the chosen range.
Io> Io> When the label is in position in the
30
25 38 62 75 95
20 48 50 120 slot, the text is hidden by and opaque
15 37 150
60 zone. It is not visible to the user.
12 80 30 200
10
120
100 25
300
250 F also refer to the "Current
(A) (A) Transformer and operating ranges"
- testing of the VIP30/35 using the
chapter.
VAP6 -
- e.g. VIP35 setting scale label -

d. minimum time delay switch

n The circular opening on the front
facia gives access to a switch which
is used to time delay the tripping
order by at least 25 ms. The time
delay may be started up to prevent
the circuit breaker from breaking at
the beginning of the asymmetrical
phase in the event of a strong fault.
n It should or should not be started
up, depending on the type of circuit
breaker. The user does not have
access to the time delay since the
opening is hidden by the setting
scale label.

- how to insert label

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3. current transformers

Current transformers To obtain the performances Current transformer

indicated, the VIP30 and VIP35 must
be used with the current
transformers supplied on the S3
Ringmaster range. The relay/CT S2
assembly must be used together to
S1
comply with the technical
characteristics indicated, in
particular: Wire the secondary winding
- operation across the range according to the desired operating
- tripping time range:
- accuracy
range ratio wiring
- short-circuit performance
8A-80A 200/1 S1-S2
It is compulsory for the CT’s of each
20A-200A 500/1 S1-S3
of the phases to be of the same type.

The secondary sensor has non-

CT’s specified for VIP30/35:
active turns, the resistance of which
- 500/1
protects the VIP30/35 in the event of a
- 200/1 short-circuit in the MV network

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4. connection scheme

VIP30 wiring with Current Transformers

VIP30 The schemes opposite are given for
1 2 3 the wiring of S3. Wire the secondary
winding of the CT (S2 or S3)
according to the desired operating
P1
range:
S3 5
CT range wiring
L3
S2 6 8A-80A S1-S2
P1 S1
S3 P2 7 20A-200A S1-S3
CT
L2
S2 8
P1 S1
S3 P2 9
CT
L1
S2 10
S1
P2
F do not earth the CT secondary
windings.

14

11

1
0V
2
MITOP -
+ 3

VIP35 wiring with Current Transformers

1 2 3
VIP35

P1 5
S3
CT
L3
S2 6
P1 S1
S3 P2 7
CT L2
S2 8
P1 S1
S3 P2 9
CT L1
S2 10

P2 S1

CSH30 2 12
1 Io
13

14

11

1 0V

MITOP - 2

+
3

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5. assembly and wiring

assembly of CSH30 core balance CT on VIP35 n Mount the CSH30 core balance CT
on the back of the casing using the 2
screws (G) so that the "Merlin Gerin,
F CSH30, 3123973, P2" marking is on
the visible side. Tighten the 2 screws
moderately.
CSH30 core In order to measure the residual
Balance CT current, the wires of the S1
‘A’
secondary windings of the 3 current
transformers are inserted through
the CSH30 core balance CT and
connected to the terminal rail.
n Connect (F) outputs 1 and 2 of the
CSH30 core balance CT to terminals
13 and 12 of the VIP35. The CSH30
core balance CT output is a low level
- view on A signal so the length of the 2 wires
G
should never be more than 15 cm.
Terminal 3 of the CSH30 core
balance CT output connector is not
used.
n the CSH30 and its 2 thermoplastic
(G) ∅3 screws
are supplied with the VIP35.

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5. assembly and wiring (cont'd)

installation of setting scale label

n check the position of the minimum
Left position: time delay switch (d). The VIP30/35
Minimum time delay is is supplied with the time delay de-
not activated activated.
Right position:
Minimum time delay is
d activated
n slide the setting scale label into
position behind the transparent part
of the front face.
M F refer to the section entitled
"choice of the setting scale label".
n make sure that the information
given at the top of the label (M)
matches the wiring of the sensor
(S1-S2 or S1-S3). This information is
hidden when the label is in position.
n make sure that it is pushed right to
the bottom of the slot.
d n to remove the label, use the hole
in the top, if necessary with the help
of the tip of a pencil or a screwdriver.

wiring Connection is made on the back of

the VIP30/35 to 6.35 mm terminal rail
connectors.

L VIP30/35 wiring with Current

Transformers
n connect the 3 CT’s according to
K the "connection scheme" chapter.
1 14 n for the VIP35, insert the S1 cable of
each of the 3 sensors into the
CSH30 core balance CT (J) before
connecting them to their respective
terminals. Insert the 3 S1 cables
through the same side of the core
J balance CT.
n attach the cables of the unused
J
secondary windings (K) to the plastic
S1 clips (L) to prevent them from
coming in contact with another
conductor or a metal frame. The
conductors are energized in
operation and should not be left
accessible.
S1 S2
S3

CRc - wiring of VIP35 and CT’s.

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5. assembly and wiring (cont'd)

choice of setting scale label

for VIP 30 for VIP 35

front reverse front reverse

sensor: sensor: sensor:

sensor:
500/1 200/1 500/1
200/1
S1,S2 to be used S1,S3 to be used S1,S2 to be used S1,S3 to be used

Is18 22 28 Is Is18 22 28 Is
55 70 55 70
45 45
15 36 15 36
37 90 37 90
12 46 30 115 12 46 30 115
10 56 25 140 10 56 25 140
8 68 20 170 8 68 20 170
80 200 80 200
(A) (A) (A) (A)

Io>30 Io>
25 38 62 75 95
20 48 50 120
15 60 37 150
12 80 30 200
10 100 25
120 300 250
(A) (A)

S1-S2 wiring S1-S3 wiring S1-S2 wiring S1-S3 wiring

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6. technical characteristics

phase protection notes

operating setting 1.2 Is ± 10% 1
% of pick-up 93 % 2
storage time 20 ms

earth protection (VIP35) notes

setting ± 10 % or 0/+2 A 6
time delay ± 10 % or ± 20 ms 4
% of pick-up 93%
storage time 20 ms
inrush current delay 1 s ± 10% if activated

general characteristics
steady thermal resistance 110 A with CT sensor, 8-80A range
270 A with CT sensor, 20-200A range

1 sec thermal resistance 25 kA/1s with CT sensor, 8-80A range

25 kA/0,3s with CT sensor, 20-200A range

operating frequency 50 Hz ± 10%, 60 Hz ± 10%

operating temperature -25° C to +70° C
storage temperature -40°C to +85°C
weight 0.6 kg
release mitop 993250 cable length < 2m with 1 mm²

climatic resistance standard severity

low temperature operation IEC 60068-2-1 -25°C, 16h
low temperature storage IEC 60068-2-1 -40°C, 96h
high temperature operation IEC 60068-2-2 +70°C, 16h
high temperature storage IEC 60068-2-2 +85°C, 96h
fast changes in temperature IEC 60068-2-14 -25°C to +70°C, 5 cycles
operation in damp heat IEC 60068-2-3 56 days, 93% RH
salt spray IEC 60068-2-52 severity 1

mechanical resistance standard severity

vibrations IEC 60255-21-1 class 2
shocks and jolts IEC 60255-21-2 class 2
earthquakes IEC 60255-21-3 class 2
enclosure protection index EN 60529 IP54, (cover closed)
fire resistance IEC 60695-2-1 650°C

electrical resistance standard severity

1.2/50 µs impulse voltage IEC 60255-5 5 kV, note 3
1 MHz dampened oscillating wave IEC 60255-22-1 2,5 kV cm, note 3
1 kV dm
rapid transient bursts IEC 60255-22-4 4 kV cm and dm, 5 kHz burst, note 3
1.2/50(8-20 µs) hybrid wave IEC 61000-4-5 2 kV, 42 ohms, note 3
electrostatic discharge IEC 60255-22-2 8 kV in air,
6 kV on contact
HF electromagnetic field IEC 60255-22-3 30V/m not modulated, 27 to 1000 MHz

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6. technical characteristics (cont'd)

phase protection tripping curve

n The curves opposite indicate the

typical, minimum and maximum
s values of the VIP 30/35 phase
100 protection tripping time. The current
is given as multiples of the setting
current (Is). The time is given in
seconds.

n a few characteristic times:

current t min t typ
t max
2 Is 12 s 17 s 22 s
10 5 Is 1.9 s 3s
3.8 s
10 Is 90 ms 0.13 s
0.17 s
20 Is 14 ms 20 ms
26 ms
30 Is 10 ms 15 ms
20 ms
F notes 4, 5
1
n operating setting:
min typ
max
setting 1.08 Is 1.2 Is
1.32 Is
F note 1

0.1

max
typ

0.01 min

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 I/Is
1,2Is

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6. technical characteristics (cont'd)
notes
1. When the VIP30/35 is used with
Current Transformers, the 8-80A
range, and for I < 20A, the accuracy
is derated in accordance with the
following characteristics:
- phase operating setting:
1.2Is -10% +30%.
The tolerance is mainly due to the
non-linearity of the CT’s for low
currents. The inaccuracy can reach
the limit above if the relay is only
supplied by one phase. This may be
the case during single-phase
injection testing.
2. Given for the operating setting at
1.2 Is
3. Not applicable to the test plug
dimensions
179
139
127
159
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4. The times are measured for a
phase-to-phase fault which appears
when the relay is already supplied
(prior presence of a current in the
network that is greater than the
minimum operating current). In the
event of closing in the presence of a
fault, the tripping times may be
increased by 20ms.
The times indicated do not include
the mitop response time since it
depends on the circuit breaker (the
no load mitop tripping time is less
than 5 ms).
5. The tripping times are measured
for a sinusoidal current.
6. When the VIP30/35 is used with
Current Transformers, and for I <
30A, the accuracy is derated in
accordance with the following
characteristics:
- earth protection setting:
± 10 % or 0/+6 A
The tolerance is mainly due to the
non-linearity of the CT’s for low
currents. The inaccuracy can reach
the limit above if the relay is only
supplied by one phase. This may be
the case during single-phase
injection testing.
22
80 *
48
6
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7. testing of the VIP30/35 and use of the VAP6

Overview of the VAP6

The VAP6 is a portable unit which is indicators

external mitop
connected to the VIP30/35 to carry n on: indicates that the batteries are
+ - out simplified testing. operating. Also lights up when the
The test can be carried out in the battery test is carried out by pressing
on battery test following two cases: "battery test".
- the VIP30/35 is already powered up n test in progress: confirms
test in progress
by the CT’s. sending of the test current to the
trip phase overcurrent - the VIP30/35 is not supplied by the VIP30/35.
CT’s. In this case, the VAP6 batteries n trip: it lights up when the VIP30/35
supply power to the relay. sends a tripping order (whether or
trip not the circuit breaker is inhibited).
inhibition earth fault
The test consists of:
- injecting a current to simulate a "external mitop" output
phase fault. This feature may be used to connect
earth fault trip trip
- injecting a current to simulate an an external MITOP trip coil which
VIP30
VIP35 inhibition earth fault (VIP35). could be used to operate a timer etc.
test VIP300 circuit breaker
VIP50 mitop - checking tripping. The external coil is triggered at the
phase
overcurrent
VIP37 external
mitop F refer to the description of the test same time as the circuit breaker
in the section entitled "test MITOP. The trip inhibit button does
VIP11,11R
VIP12R sequence" not affect the external coil.
test VIP13
VIP17
circuit breaker
mitop F the VAP6 is supplied by batteries.
phase VIP200,201 Therefore the parts of the VIP30/35
overcurrent batteries
that run on AC current are not n the batteries are normally
VAP 6 checked using this method (input deactivated and are automatically
and supply circuits). activated when the VAP6 is
- facia of the VAP6
connected to the VIP30/35.
push-buttons They are activated in the following
n battery test: if the batteries are cases:
healthy, the "on" indicator lights up - pressing the "battery test" button.
when the button is pressed. - direct connection to the VIP30/35.
n phase overcurrent: Sends the
phase overcurrent test current, which n to install or change the batteries,
is equivalent to 20 times the setting open the unit by removing the 4
current Is. screws on the bottom of the unit. Be
n earth fault: Sends the earth fault sure to use the correct polarities.
test current. The current is equivalent
to a current greater than the highest technical characteristics
of the Io> settings. supply: 3 x 9V 6LR61
n trip inhibition: By pressing and batteries
holding this button down the relay weight: 0.45 kg
can be tested with the VAP6 without dimensions: 93x157x45
tripping the circuit breaker. This
facility will inhibit the circuit breaker
tripping even if a real fault occurs
during the test.

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7. testing of the VIP30/35 and use of the VAP6 (cont'd)

VAP6 test sequence

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 n press the "phase overcurrent"
The test may be carried out with or button to send the phase protection
without the relay energised by the test current.
Ringmaster current transformers, - continue pressing the button
and all the relay settings are throughout the duration of the
effective. During the test, the relay
current.
remains operational and will give a - the VAP6 "test in progress"
tripping order in the event of a fault,
indicator lights up to confirm the
unless the "trip inhibition" button is
sending of the current to the
pressed. VIP30/35 relay.
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- the VAP6 red "trip" indicator lights
n connect the VAP6 to VIP30 / VIP test
the "VAP6 35 protection
up torelays – version
indicate 002 relay
that the / January
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plug". The VAP6 batteries are tripped.
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8. Commissioning Ringmaster with VIP 30/35
Factory tests:
All Ringmaster panel types are fully
tested before leaving the factory.
These tests include the whole
protection system including current
transformers, wiring harness, relay,
trip coil and the circuit breaker itself
using primary injection to energise
the system.
Tripping tests are carried out using
different settings of the IDMT
and DT curves available on the relay.
The tripping times are measured
with a chronometer and its accuracy
is verified against the theoretical
times calculated.
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Reduced commissioning:
Since the system is fully tested it is
only necessary to prove the relay on
site at the service settings, therefore
reducing commissioning time to a
minimum.
Once the switchgear has been
installed and cabled up, it is
impractical or sometimes
impossible to carry out primary
injection tests. It is suggested that
for commissioning and maintenance
purposes either of the following two
methods can be used.
1. Simple trip test using the VAP6
test unit (described previously).
2. Secondary injection using
standard equipment with an output
filter.
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Secondary injection:
Testing using secondary injection is
used to test the following parts of the
protection system:
n The electronic circuit.
n The integrity of the power supply
of the VIP 30/35.
n The link to the mitop trip coil and
also the circuit breaker mechanical
tripping mechanism.
n The integrity of the switches on
the front panel to ensure they
give the correct tripping times for
the curves selected.
Caution:
n The ‘MITOP’ trip coil must be used
only in conjuction with the VIP relay.
n Voltage withstand testing of the
auxiliary and control circuits at 2000V
for 1 minute should never be carried
out without disconnecting the MITOP
trip coil or the VIP relay.
n Secondary injection facilities are
provided on the terminal rail in the LV
pilot cable box.
n No external connections should be
made to the VIP30/35 or the MITOP
trip coil.
Test set connections:
The injection set is connected to the VIP 30/35 relay without disconnecting the
CT’s.
This is done via the sockets on the terminal rail located in the LV
compartment.

Phase overcurrent connections:

To test the overcurrent protection the connection should be made across two
CT’s (C11-C31. C31-C51, C51-C11).

Earth fault connections:

To test the earth fault protection, the connection should be made across one
CT (C11-C10, C31-C30, C51-C50).
These numbers should be cross checked with the relevant circuit breaker
schematic diagram. Terminals L1 and L4 (not shown above - see
Ringmaster
selection guide) give access to a normally open contact, which is normally
openwhen the CB is in the open position. This can be used to connect a
timing device to measure the opening time of the relay and circuit breaker.
The type of test plug used to connect to the DIN rail connectors is a standard
4mm 10A test plug.
Note: When using a secondary injection set with VIP 30/35 a filter (e.g. Foster
SF30) should be used to improve the wave form. If a filter is not used the
operating time of the relay may not follow the theoretical operating times.

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8. Commissioning Ringmaster with VIP 30/35

89L 52 89R

VIP 30
C11 5 IDMT RELAY
L3
6
C110 7
51
C10 L2
8
C31 9
L1
10
C130

C30

C51

C150

C50

14

11

MITOP COIL 4

K8 K8 1
0v
K11 K11 K11 K11
- 2

K9 K9 K9
+ 3
K9
ITC

K7 K7

Schematic diagram for VIP 30

89L 52 89R

VIP 35
C11 5 IDMT RELAY
L3
6
C110 7 51/51N
C10 L2
8

C31 9
L1
10
C130

C30

C51

C150

C50 2 12
1 13
C90 14

REMOVABLE EARTH LINK 11

MITOP COIL 4

K8 K8 1
0v
- 2
K11 K11 K11 K11

+
K9 K9 3
K9 K9
ITC

K7 K7

Schematic diagram for VIP 35

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8. Commissioning Ringmaster with VIP 30/35

Recommended test 1. Setting check:

procedure for
secondary injection:
The test procedure outlined here is
only a guide and may need
modifying to suit the different test
sets available.
The manufacturers instructions
should be read before attempting to
secondary inject the VIP30/35 relay.
The VIP30/35 relays can be
secondary injected like any
conventional 1A relay, therefore the
output recommended for 1A relays
should be used.
Calculate the secondary current to
be injected from the equivalent
primary current, taking into account
the CT’s used .
- Set the current to be injected ( a
true RMS ammeter should be
used to measure the current).
- The CB should then be closed
and the counter/timer reset.
The current should then be
applied.
- When the CB has operated, the
applied current should be
turned off if not done
automatically.
- The time shown on the counter
display includes the operating
time of the circuit breaker
(approx. 90ms) The actual relay
operating time can then be
calculated by subtracting this
time from the counter reading.

With the VIP 30/35 connected so as

to present the correct burden, the
following test can be carried out:

RN2c / RE2c RN2c / RE2c

CT Ratio 200/1A CT Ratio 500/1A

Minimum operating Minimum operating

current = 20A current
= 80A
Secondary Equivalent Secondary Equivalent
injected Primary Injected Primary
current current current current
40mA 8A 40mA 20A
50mA 10A 50mA 25A
60mA 12A 60mA 30A
75mA 15A 74mA 37A
90mA 18A 90mA 45A
110mA 22A 110mA 55A
140mA 28A 140mA 70A
180mA 36A 180mA 90A
230mA 46A 230mA 115A
280mA 56A 280mA 140A
340mA 68A 340mA 170A
400mA 80A 400mA 200A

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8. Commissioning Ringmaster with VIP 30/35

Customer Site
Commissioning test
record: Contact Ref. Panel

Secondary injection of Merlin Gerin Relay type Relay Serial No.

VIP30/ VIP 35 self powered
overcurrent / earth fault relay Current transformers
200/1A o
ü tick as appropriate
500/1A o

Note : Ensure CT connections are made for the appropriate ratio and that the
Scale labels are inserted correctly to match the ratio selected.

Indicate on the diagram below actual settings. Carry out tests and record the
results in the table provided.

for VIP 30 for VIP 35

front reverse front reverse

sensor: sensor: sensor:

sensor:

S1,S2 to be used S1,S3 to be used S1,S2 to be used S1,S3 to be used

Is18 22 28 Is Is18 22 28 Is
55 70 55 70
45 45
15 36 15 36
37 90 37 90
12 46 30 115 12 46 30 115
10 56 25 140 10 56 25 140
8 68 20 170 8 68 20 170
80 200 80 200
(A) (A) (A) (A)

Io>30 Io>
25 38 62 75 95
20 48 50 120
15 60 37 150
12 80 30 200
10 100 25
120 300 250
(A) (A)

S1-S2 wiring S1-S3 wiring S1-S2 wiring S1-S3 wiring

phase VIP 30 phase VIP 35

overcurrent sensors: overcurrent sensors:
200/1 200/1

S 1,S2 to be used S1, S2 to be used

Is Is
18 22 28 18 22 28
15 36 15 36
12 46 12 46
10 56 10 56
8 8 80 68
80 68
(A) 1.2Is (A) 1.2Is

to>

VAP6 Io> VAP6

test plug 25 30 38 test plug
20 48
0.3 0.35 0.4 to>
15 60 0.25 0.5
12 80 on
0.2 0.6
10 120 100 off 0.7
0.15
inrush 0.1 1 0.8 Io>
(A) current
earth fault delay (s)

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8. Commissioning Ringmaster with VIP 30/35

Commissioning test
record:

1. Operating time and curve

check at final settings.

Inject the test current into the

relay for each phase in turn and
note the operating times.

2. Instantaneous trip check EF

Inject the appropriate test

current into the relay and ensure
the correct instantaneous
response.

Phase A-B Phase B-C Phase C-A EF

1. Operating time at final selected

setting
2. Current level to trip EF (VIP35 only)

3. Commissioning test record

Check test facility using VAP6 o

Commissioning engineer Date .

Customer witness Date .

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