Mie10153 - DRTS3 User's Manual

DATE: 28/11/2007 DOC.MIE10153 REV.
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DRTS.3 USER’S MANUAL

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REVISIONS SUMMARY VISA

N. PAG. DATE
1 All 22/06/2000 Issued Lodi
2 Par. 11 07/11/2000 Added the calibration procedure and the GPS Lodi
option
3 last 23/02/2001 Added the DRTS.3 cabling diagram Lodi
4 Appendix 04/04/2001 Added the AWG of connection wires Lodi

7, 8, 9
5 17 26/11/2001 Added warnings in order to avoid damages Lodi
6 8 16/01/2002 Added the info related to the MISU installation. Lodi
7 21 28/08/2002 Added the reference to the CALIBRATION Lodi

program
8 4, 8 14/2/2003 Added the warning related to the grounding Lodi
9 9 17/3/2003 Added the Hazardous situation paragraph Lodi
10 21-29 4/6/2003 Added the troubleshooting paragraph Lodi
11 9-36 3/10/03 Added information to paragraphs: Connection; Lodi

Troubleshooting.
12 72 1/12/2005 Added the mains synchronizer option Lodi
13 46 5/7/2006 Added the USB transformation Lodi
14 77 28/11/2003 Added the MISU Calibration (subpara. 11.3) Allesina

1 SAFETY AT WORK..................................................................................................................................6
2 GENERAL ...............................................................................................................................................7
3 DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT.................................................................................................8
4 CONNECTION AND TEST START WITH DRTS.3..............................................................................10
4.1) Hazardous situations ........................................................................................................................10
4.2) Connection to the mains...................................................................................................................12
4.3 Connection issues.............................................................................................................................12
4.3.1) Burden ....................................................................................................................................12
4.3.2 Voltage burdens .......................................................................................................................13
4.3.3 Current burdens ......................................................................................................................14
4.3.4 Auxiliary D.C. voltage burdens................................................................................................15
4.3.5 Delta connection of current outputs.......................................................................................16
4.3.5.1 Type of connection..........................................................................................................................................16
4.3.5.2 Cause of fault ..................................................................................................................................................16
4.3.5.3 How to perform the delta connection ...........................................................................................................17
4.3.6 Use of the a.c. voltage output for the relay auxiliary supply..................................................18
4.4 Power-ON.........................................................................................................................................19
4.5 Connection to the relay......................................................................................................................20
4.5.1. Currents ..................................................................................................................................20
4.5.2 Voltages ....................................................................................................................................21
4.5.3 Trip inputs ...............................................................................................................................21
4.5.4 Counting inputs.......................................................................................................................22
4.5.5 Auxiliary outputs ......................................................................................................................24
4.5.6 D.C. voltage..............................................................................................................................24
4.5.7 V4 or zero sequence voltage...................................................................................................25
4.5.8 Zero power outputs .................................................................................................................25
4.5.9 Measurement inputs................................................................................................................26
4.6 Connection to the PC .......................................................................................................................27
4.7 Execution of the test and problem solutions .....................................................................................27
4.8 Power-off..........................................................................................................................................28
5 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................29
5.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................29
5.2 Opening the test set and first checks..................................................................................................29
5.3 The test set cannot be powered-on or diagnostic voltage errors .........................................................32
5.4 The test set resets continuously..........................................................................................................34
5.5. Fault on the current amplifier ...........................................................................................................35
5.5.1 Overload ...................................................................................................................................35
5.5.2 Fault on power supply .............................................................................................................36
5.5.3 Thermal error ..........................................................................................................................37
5.5.4 AMCO replacement ................................................................................................................37
5.6. Fault on the voltage amplifier power supply.....................................................................................38
5.7. Fault on the voltage amplifier ...........................................................................................................39
5.7.1. Overload ..................................................................................................................................39
5.7.2 Thermal error ..........................................................................................................................41
5.7.3. Counter feed ...........................................................................................................................41
5.67.4. Amplifier replacement ..........................................................................................................42
5.8. Fault on the D.C. SUPPLY ...............................................................................................................42
5.9. Fault on trip inputs...........................................................................................................................43
5.10. Fault on the microprocessor board .................................................................................................43
5.11. Problems with upgrade or with the diagnostic ................................................................................45
5.11.1. Upgrade problems....................................................................................................................45
5.11.2. Diagnostic problems ................................................................................................................46
5.12. Transform a 125 V test set into a 300 V one....................................................................................46
5.13 Transformation of the interface from RS232 to USB ......................................................................47
5.14 The fault cannot be fixed .................................................................................................................48

6 FUNCTIONAL TEST ..............................................................................................................................52
6.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................52
6.2 Voltage outputs ................................................................................................................................52
6.3 Current outputs ................................................................................................................................52
6.4 Auxiliary d.c. voltage .......................................................................................................................53
6.5 Trip inputs and auxiliary outputs......................................................................................................53
7 DRTS3 CALIBRATION ..........................................................................................................................56
7.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................56
7.2 Voltage outputs ................................................................................................................................56
7.2.1 Range 125 V; board PWA11356.............................................................................................56
7.2.2 Range 125 V; board PWA11405.............................................................................................58
7.2.3 Range 300 V; board PWA11376.............................................................................................58
7.2.4 Range 300 V; board PWA11393.............................................................................................60
7.3 Current outputs ................................................................................................................................61
8 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMI150...........................................................................................................65
8.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................65
8.2 Description of AMI150......................................................................................................................65
8.3 Connection and test start ...................................................................................................................65
8.3.1 Maximum burden ....................................................................................................................65
8.3.2 Power-on ..................................................................................................................................66
8.3.3 Connection to the relay under test .........................................................................................67
8.3.3.1 Use of AMI150 to increase the output power................................................................................................67
8.3.3.2 Use of AMI150 to have six current outputs...................................................................................................67
8.3.4 Connection to the PC and test start .......................................................................................67
9 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMIV-33.........................................................................................................68
9.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................68
9.2 Description of AMIV-33....................................................................................................................68
9.3 Connection and test start ...................................................................................................................68
9.3.1 Power-on ..................................................................................................................................68
9.3.2 Connection to the relay under test .........................................................................................69
9.3.2.1 Use AMIV-33 to have six currents.................................................................................................................69
9.3.2.2 Use AMIV-33 to have seven voltages ............................................................................................................69
9.3.2.3 Higher power three phase tests .......................................................................................................................69
9.3.2.4 Three phase tests at 25 A.................................................................................................................................70
9.3.2.5 Higher current single phase tests ....................................................................................................................71
9.3.2.6 Higher voltage single phase tests....................................................................................................................72
9.3.3 Connection to the PC and test start .......................................................................................72
10 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMI-33..........................................................................................................73
10.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................73
10.2 Description of AMI-33 ....................................................................................................................73
10.3 Connection and test start..................................................................................................................73
10.3.1 Power-on ................................................................................................................................73
10.3.2 Connection to the relay under test .......................................................................................73
10.3.2.1 Use of AMI-33 to have six currents .............................................................................................................74
10.3.2.2 Three currents at 12.5 A with higher power ................................................................................................74
10.3.2.3 Three phase tests at 25 A...............................................................................................................................75
10.3.3.4 Higher current single phase tests ..................................................................................................................75
10.3.3 Connection to the PC and test start .....................................................................................76
10.3.4 The MICR board needs to be replaced................................................................................77
11 MEASUREMENT OPTION....................................................................................................................78
11.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................78
11.2 Description of Measurement option.................................................................................................78
11.3 MISU Calibration…………………………………………………………………………………….77
12 IO6432 OPTION..................................................................................................................................808
12.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................808
12.2 Description of IO6432 ...................................................................................................................808

13 GPS OPTION ......................................................................................................................................819
13.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................819
13.2 Description of GPS option.............................................................................................................819
13.3 Directions for the use of GPS option .............................................................................................819
14 MAINS SYNCHRONISER OPTION......................................................................................................84
APPENDIX 1: OTHER INFORMATION ON DRTS.3................................................................................85
APPENDIX 2: DRTS.3 SERIAL INTERFACE............................................................................................86
APPENDIX 3: SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE ............................................................................................86
APPENDIX 4: PC ADAPTOR ....................................................................................................................86
APPENDIX 5: LIST OF DRTS.3 SPARE PARTS.......................................................................................88
APPENDIX 6: ERROR CODES AND CORRESPONDING AREA .............................................................89
APPENDIX 7: CONNECTOR 11 V+I.........................................................................................................94
APPENDIX 8: CONNECTOR 16 C+A........................................................................................................95
APPENDIX 9: CONNECTOR 34 ZERO POWER .......................................................................................96
APPENDIX 10: CABLE FROM DRTS.3 TO BOOSTERS ..........................................................................97
APPENDIX 11: IO6432 CONNECTORS ....................................................................................................99
DRTS.3 PART LIST.................................................................................................................................103
AMI150 PART-LIST ................................................................................................................................105
AMIV-33 PART-LIST ..............................................................................................................................106
AMI-33 PART-LIST.................................................................................................................................107
DRTS.3 CABLING DIAGRAM.................................................................................................................108
1 SAFETY AT WORK
The Product hereafter described is manufactured and tested according to the specifications,
and when used for normal applications and within the normal electrical and mechanical limits
will not cause hazard to health and safety, provided that the standard engineering rules are
observed and that it is used by trained personnel only.
The operating manual is published by the Seller to be used together with the system hereafter
described. The Seller reserves the right to modify the manual without warning, for any reason
I.S.A. This includes also but not only, the adoption of more advanced technological solutions and
modified manufacturing procedures. The Seller declines any difficulties arising from difficulties
due to unknown technical difficulties. The seller declines also any responsibility in case of
modification of the instrument or of any intervention not authorized by the Seller in writing.
The Product generates voltages and currents that may be lethal to the unadvertised user. Besides, in
order to avoid any danger in case of fault inside the Product, the device under test should have the
following characteristics:
. Connection cables must use safety banana plugs;
. Connection sockets must be not accessible;
. Input circuits must have an isolation degree at least equal to the one of the product.
DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT IF NOT CONNECTED TO GROUND: BECAUSE OF

FILTER CAPACITORS, THE CASE WOULD GROW TO A VOLTAGE EQUAL TO THE
HALF OF THE SUPPLY, I.E. 110 V. BESIDES, IN THIS SITUATION THERE IS NO
FILTERING AGAINST COMMON-MODE NOISE COMING FROM THE MAINS: THIS
CAN CAUSE SUDDEN FAULTS. THIS TYPE OF FAULTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY.
The connection to ground is provided through the mains supply cable; however, for added safety,
the Product should be connected to ground using the dedicated socket.
IF THE GROUND IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE MAINS SUPPLY, CONNECT THE TEST
SET TO GROUND USING THE DEDICATED SOCKET.
In case of doubt, please contact your Seller. The Seller and Manufacturer decline any and all
responsibility due to improper usage, or any usage outside the specified limits.
2 GENERAL
The DRTS.3 user's manual provides information about how to use the instrument. It informs also
about the internal design and troubleshooting messages; last, it provides a suggested spare parts
list.
Technical specifications of the DRTS.3, of the resident firmware FWH2 and of the TDMS
control software are provided in separate documents.
The document includes internal options Measurement and IO6432, and external modules AMI-150,
AMIV-33 and AMI-33.
3 DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT
The DRTS.3 has a basic configuration, two internal options and some external optional modules.
The basic configuration includes:
. Three voltage generators;
. A fourth generator of the d.c. voltage or of the zero-sequence voltage;
. Three current generators;
. Eight trip inputs;
. Four digital outputs;
. A low power signals output.
Internal options are:

. The Measurement option, that allows testing the converters and of high voltage and current, that is
made of two printed circuit boards: MISU and AP_MISU;
. The IO6432 option, that allows increasing the number of digital inputs and outputs (64 inputs and
32 outputs); it is made of two IO6432 printed circuit boards.
External options are:

. AMI-150, with three high power current outputs. When this module is connected to the DRTS.3, it
is possible to increase the power of current outputs; it is also possible to control six currents at the
meantime.
. AMIV-33, with three current outputs and three voltage outputs at the same power of the DRTS.3.
When this module is connected to the DRTS.3, it is possible to control six currents or six voltages at
the meantime.
. AMI-33, with three current outputs at the same power of the DRTS.3. When this module is
connected to the DRTS.3, it is possible to control six currents at the meantime.
Physically, the DRTS.3 (see drawing at paragraph DRTS.3 part-list) is made of a 19” container, 3 U
high, with handle for ease of transportation. All components are made of EUROCARD printed
circuit boards, and of some circuits directly mounted on the front panel. The schematic of DRTS.3
connections is available on last page. Other modules are realized the same way.
In the instrument are located the following components:

. The MICR-H control board, that includes: the microprocessor, FLASH EPROM program memory,
SRAM, DRAM, PLA, interface circuits;
. The CONV-H board, that includes the DAC’s that generate six low-power analog signals;
. One power supply module, with low-voltage supplies and also the high-voltage supply of voltage
amplifiers;
. Two AMTE boards with three voltage amplifiers and the d.c. voltage amplifier.
. Two AMCO boards with three current amplifiers; boards include also their power supply.
. One INTE board that handles digital inputs, with filters and isolation circuits.
. One RELE board, with the four digital outputs.
. One PASSIVE board, with zero-power amplifiers.
The MISU option normally is factory installed. If the customer decides to have it afterwards,
proceed as follows.
- Remove the four screws on the rear: protective lids can be removed;
- Remove the two screws on the front panel;
- Remove the four nuts at the corner of the front panel, so that it is possible to lower it and to gain
access to the sockets;
- The MISU board YWA11328 is to be soldered directly on the six sockets at the top right of the
front panel (seen from the rear), at points shown in the following drawing;
- The flat cable provided is to be connected into connector J800 of board AP-MISU. The board is the
fourth from the left; the connector is located in the lower part of the board.
- After connection, check for the operation as follows:
- Connect VN to the 0 V socket of MISU, and V1 to the 250 V input socket of MISU;
- Start TDMS MANUAL control and generate 100 V;
- Open the Analog Inputs box and select the measurement of 250 V a.c.: the display should read 100
V.
- Close DRTS.3.
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4 CONNECTION AND TEST START WITH DRTS.3
4.1) Hazardous situations
The following table lists a number of situations that are potentially hazardous to the user and/or to
the test set. Please consider this list, and check the situation in case of doubt.
SITUATION CAUSE OF RISK CONTROL
TEST SET NOT Capacitor dividers take the case at 110 V. Ground
GROUNDED The unit is not protected against common mode noise. . connection
See below for details.
Voltage (or current) The test set ground and the neutral ground are connected VN (IN)
neutral connected to to very distant points of the grid. There is a voltage connected to
ground differential between the grounds; in case of fault, there is ground
an heavy risk for the test set and for the operator.
Besides, it is likely that transient spikes occur during the
test; their value can exceed the rated isolation limits.
See below for details.
Current neutral Inside the test set there is an 1 Ohm resistor between IN Connect the
connected to VN instead and VN: it would be burned by the output current. current
of IN This, in turn, can cause the oscillation of current outputs, neutral to IN.
and cause the damage of current amplifiers.
Stand-by generator The frequency and amplitude variations and the Supply
superimposed noise have caused the damage of the front- waveform
end circuit.
Filtered mains The a.c. voltage can be a squared waveform rather than Supply
sinusoidal; the test set operates at the minimum supply waveform
level, with low efficiency.
Loss of power supply There can be a loss of control because the microprocessor Quality
while the test set was resets while energy was applied to the load. monitor
generating
Contact to a live wire The contact can be dangerous to the user or even the Test before
plant. The test set voltage outputs are protected only prior connecting
to the first test.
Current outputs in series See text: the use of mis-matching resistors is mandatory. See the
manual
Voltage outputs in See text: the use of mis-matching resistors is mandatory. See the
parallel manual
Long generation of all Possible danger of over-heating components, specially Check
currents with high ambient temperature burden and
duration
Very old relay, with Spikes as the relay switches the measuring circuits Check
heavily inductive load burdens
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Of these points, the first two are very hazardous, both for the user and the test set. THESE TYPES
OF FAULT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
For the first hazard, see the figure below.
MAINS TEST SET

FILTER
FRAME
MAINS V
V /2
EXTERNAL GROUND
(OPERATOR)
Capacitors shown are included in the filter. Of course their value is low, so that the current flow is
limited according to specification; however, you can feel it. Besides, as the operator touches the
frame, there is no protection against common mode voltages, such as ESD, that are usually
discharged to the ground. The connection of the test set to any metal frame connected to ground
solves the problem.
The second hazard does not apply if the relay to be tested is not connected to the plant. If, instead,
the connection to the relay is performed by means of a test connector (or directly to terminal
blocks), the operator must be sure to interrupt the connection to the V.T. secondary and to the
ground. This is normally true; however, we experienced some instance were this was not
performed.
TEST SET TEST

CONNECTOR V.T. (C.T.)
VN (IN)
VOLTAGE REMOTE
GROUND
CONNECTION
TEST SET THE BRIDGE

GROUND MUST BE
CONNECTION OPEN!
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The problem in this instance is that VN of P.T.’s (or IN of C.T.’s) is connected to ground in a point
of the grid that is far away (sometimes very far away) from the control building. Between the ground
of the test set and the ground of P.T.’s there is a voltage differential that is caused by eddy currents;
in case of ground fault, this voltage grows to lethal levels, for both the user and the test set.
Besides, high energy spikes between the two grounding points are easy to develop; these spikes
have amplitudes and energy that can exceed the rated isolation limits. Checking the error is simple:
just test with a resistance meter that there is no connection between VN and the ground.
4.2) Connection to the mains
Before connecting the relay, connect the DRTS.3 to the mains, by means of the power supply
cord. The earth is connected to the supply plug.
DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT IF NOT CONNECTED TO GROUND: BECAUSE OF

FILTER CAPACITORS, THE CASE WOULD GROW TO A VOLTAGE EQUAL TO THE
HALF OF THE SUPPLY, I.E. 110 V. BESIDES, IN THIS SITUATION THERE IS NO
FILTERING AGAINST COMMON-MODE NOISE COMING FROM THE MAINS: THIS
CAN CAUSE SUDDEN FAULTS. THIS TYPE OF FAULTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY.
IF THE GROUND IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE MAINS SUPPLY, CONNECT THE TEST
SET TO GROUND USING THE DEDICATED SOCKET.
The supply voltage range is 90 to 132 and 180 to 264 V a.c., sinusoidal, single phase. Please consider
that most mains stabilizer and uninterruptible power supplies generate a voltage that is a square
wave rather than sinusoidal: this is out of range for DRTS.3.
4.3 Connection issues
Prior to connect the test set to the device to be tested, it is necessary to consider the burden that will
be loaded, and how to perform the connection.
4.3.1) Burden
Before executing a test with the DRTS.3 it is good rule to check that the burdens of the relay
under test are compatible with the DRTS.3 voltage and current output power. To this purpose, it is
necessary to compare the burden declared by the manufacturer to the following maximum loads.
Often the burden is expressed in terms of VA load at nominal voltage or current: it is necessary
to convert it into Ohm, with the following formulas.
V burden = (nominal voltage)^2 / VA load
I burden = VA load / (nominal current)^2
When DRTS.3 is overloaded, a circuit generates a fault signal as soon as the output has an error in
excess of 5% to 10% of the nominal output. This logic error is delayed in order to avoid faults
caused by the relay itself (for instance as metering circuits are switched). For this reason, if test
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duration is very short (as during the test of first zone settings in distance relays), the overload signal
can be not sensed: in this situation, test result can be different from the nominal setting. Therefore, if
test result is very different with respect to the nominal, before proceeding test that there is no
overload, with a test duration more than 0.3 s.
4.3.2 Voltage burdens
Maximum burdens are the following, as a function of the maximum test voltage.
RANGE (V) 1 12.5 125

BURDEN 100 100 200
(OHM)
For tests with a burden greater than 80 VA, it is possible to connect two amplifiers in parallel, using
the PAV option (figure 1): this causes a maximum error of 0.5% on voltage applied to the load. DO
NOT PARALLEL VOLTAGE OUTPUTS WITHOUT PAV, AS THIS COULD DAMAGE
THE AMPLIFIER. The angle between voltages must be 0°; the amplitude of two voltages must be
the same. With this connection, the power at maximum voltage grows to 160 VA; maximum loads
are the following:
RANGE (V) 1 12.5 125

BURDEN (OHM) 50 50 100
PAV includes a selector for the case that the 300 Option is available. Before starting the test, set the
switch according to the voltage output.
V1
PAV
V2
ZL
VN
Figure 1 - Parallel connection of voltage outputs
It is also possible to double the output voltage by connecting the burden between phases phase-
shifted at 180°; in this instance burdens are the following.
RANGE 2 25 250 600 (OPT)

(V)
BURDEN 200 200 400 2250
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(Ohm)
Note that it is impossible to connect in series more than two voltage generators because the
neutral is in common.
V1
ZL
V2
Figure 2 - Series connection of voltage outputs
4.3.3 Current burdens
Maximum burdens are the following, as a function of the maximum test current.
RANGE (A) .125 1.25 12.5

BURDEN (OHM) 2.5 2.5 0.5
Special care is to be taken when evaluating the burden of the current input, as the burden of
connecting wires is to be added to the relay burden. If the relay load is 2 VA at nominal
current, the relay burden is 80 mOhm. In this case it is possible to test at 12.5 A only if the
connection and cabling are maximum 10 m long, with a cross section of 2.5 sq. mm at least, and
if cables are tied together, in order to minimize the reactive component. In case it is desired to run
tests at currents higher than 12.5 A, it is possible to connect two amplifiers in parallel (figure 3). The
angle between currents must be 0°; the amplitude of two currents must be the same. With this
connection the maximum current becomes 25 A, at the power of 160 VA; however, the maximum
load decreases to 0.25 Ohm at 25 A, and 1.25 Ohm at 2.5 A.
I1
I2
ZL
IN
Figure 3 - Parallel connection of current outputs
If the problem is having more than 80 VA, then connect two amplifiers in series (figure 4). The
angle between currents must be 180°; the amplitude of two currents must be the same.
In this instance it is possible to have 160 VA; however, with this connection, minor differences of
current outputs can tend to overload the amplifier, that would make it impossible to get the desired
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power. To overcome this problem it is possible to balance current outputs with the SEI option, that
includes a shunt resistor that causes a maximum output current error of – 1.6 %. The following table
summarizes maximum burden Z at 160 VA.
RANGE 0.125 1.25 12.5

BURDEN Z (Ohm) 10 10 1
DRTS.3 SEI OPTION LOAD
I1
22 Ohm
IN Z
22 Ohm
I2
Figure 4 - series connection of current outputs
USE THIS SETTING ONLY IF THE POWER OF A SINGLE OUTPUT IS NOT

SUFFICIENT BECAUSE OF A TOO HIGH BURDEN
4.3.4 Auxiliary D.C. voltage burdens
The d.c. voltage generator can yield at maximum 50 W or 2 A: as a consequence, the maximum load
is a function of the supply voltage. The following table lists the maximum load for the most used
supply voltages.
V dc ZMAX
(V) (Ohm)
260 1350
220 970
110 242
48 46
24 12
For the d.c. voltage, pay attention to the capacitor that is usually applied to the d.c. supply: this is a
short circuit as the voltage is applied. The DRTS.3 can drive a capacitor of 1000 uF; bigger values
can cause an overload alarm. In this instance, it can be enough to reduce the value of the supply.
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4.3.5 Delta connection of current outputs
We have had a fault on current outputs that has been caused by a type of connection we never heard
before. This connection can very quickly cause the fault of the test set current amplifier(s): for this
reason, we explain you in the following what is it, why does it damages the amplifiers, and how to
perform it in the way that avoids faults.
4.3.5.1 Type of connection
In this type of connection, the device under test has only three inputs, not four; so, only current
phase outputs are connected, and not the neutral.
I1
I2
I3
IN
TEST SET DELTA LOAD
The test can be started only if the three currents are equal in value, and phase shifted by 120°; else,
the test set would immediately generate an over-load fault alarm. If currents are the same, our test
sets are so good that each current closes its path on the other two, and no alarm is generated.
I1
I3 I2
4.3.5.2 Cause of fault
Even if there is no alarm, the current amplifier is operated in a way that causes the over-heat of the
power MOSFET that generates the current. The final stage of our amplifier is the following.
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+ VS
Iout
I1
Zload
Vout
- VS
IN
The power dissipated by MOSFETS is

Wd = (VS – Vout) * Iout
On its turn, Vout is
Vout = Iout * Zload
Our amplifier measures Vout and modifies VS so that the voltage differential is kept to the
minimum: with low Zload (typical case with modern relays), VS is minimum.
The problem is that in the Delta connection Vout is out of control: it depends upon very minor
current differences, and it is typically close to the maximum of VS even if the load is a short circuit.
Take the instance when Vout = - VS; for the positive MOSFET the voltage drop is 2 * VS: with this
voltage differential the positive MOSFET is subject to 10 times the normal power dissipation, and it
fails.
4.3.5.3 How to perform the delta connection
The only instance where this connection could be necessary is testing differential transformer relay
protections, where one side has a Delta connection and the compensator is included in the relay. The
test with Delta connection can be performed using the SEI option.
SEI is made of four banana and plug connector, and of three 22 Ohm resistors, that have the
purpose of balancing the current load as seen by the test set. There is some current flowing into
resistors: its amount, and therefore the error on the nominal current into the load, depends upon the
load itself: the lower the load the less the error. If the load is just a short circuit, the current into SEI
resistors is negligible (less than 0.1%); with the maximum load, the current increases to – 1.6%. This
inconvenience must be accepted, against the almost sure damage of the test set.
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I1
I2
I3
IN
SEI OPTION DELTA LOAD

TEST SET
3 * 22 Ohm
The connection of SEI is straightforward, as shown in the connection schematic.
4.3.6 Use of the a.c. voltage output for the relay auxiliary supply
In some relays the auxiliary voltage is an ac voltage rather than a dc voltage. In this instance the ac
voltage generator can be used to feed the relay; however, this must be performed with some care.
The first check to perform is about the power consumption. On DRTS.3 the available power is 80
VA at the maximum voltage; the power decreases linearly with the voltage. However, the maximum
relay consumption should be no more than one fifth of this power. The reason is that with an a.c.
supply the load is made of a rectifying bridge plus filter capacitor: in this situation, the consumption
is concentrated on the 2 ms of the voltage peak; therefore, the current is five times as higher than the
one expected.
I a.c.
V a.c.
V a.c.
I a.c.
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For example, if the relay voltage is 100 V and the power consumption is 10 VA, the current sink
should be: 10 / 100 = 0.1 A. Due to the concentration of current, current peak is actually 0,5 A, that
multiplied by 100 V makes 50 VA instead of 10 VA.
Second problem, when the voltage is first applied to the relay, the filter capacitor is a short-circuit.
The test set overload signal is delayed by 60 ms to overcome transient situations; during this time,
the capacitor is loaded, at the maximum current yield of the amplifier: THIS COULD CAUSE A
FAULT. To avoid it, we need to increase slowly the voltage supply, and to keep it constant during
the test: this is performed as follows.
. Go to pre-fault definition, and program a low voltage, say 5 V.

. Press Apply pre-fault values: 5 V are generated. Thanks to the low voltage, the current is limited.
. Program now 10 V, and generate them.
. Continue with 10 V steps, until you reach the desired voltage supply.
. This performed, go to fault definition, and program the same value for the voltage; then, perform
your tests, but DO NOT USE THE RESET BUTTON, AS IT TAKES TO ZERO ALL OUTPUTS,
AND THE SEQUENCE SHOULD BE REPEATED.
In conclusion, if the a.c. voltage output is used as the relay auxiliary supply:
. Compute the power sink; maximum available power from the test set is one fifth of the specified
one;
. Apply the voltage slowly, as explained.
NOTE. Suppose that the auxiliary d.c. voltage generator is broken, and you have to feed the relay
auxiliary supply. In this instance you can use the a.c. voltage output, selected at 0 Hz. In this
instance, you can have the full power output, but the problem at start-up is still there, so APPLY
THE VOLTAGE SLOWLY, as explained above; else, the amplifier will signal overload, or can be
damaged.
4.4 Power-ON
During use, the DRTS.3 is set on a table, in horizontal position: to this purpose, the container is
provided with suitable feet. Cooling air is flowing from the rear to the bottom of the instrument: do
not impeach the free air flow, to avoid overtemperature alarms.
After power-on the test set starts a self-diagnostic procedure: digital circuits first; then, analogue
circuits. The self-diagnostic procedure is the following one.
- At power on the microprocessor programs the two XILINX’s XC5204 programmable logics. At
the end of programming the programmable logic tests itself; the microprocessor checks for correct
answer (DAN). If programming of XILINX A is not OK, lights OK and ERR turn on; if
programming of XILINX B is not OK, lights ! and ERR turn on.
- Next, the microprocessor tests the Static RAM: it writes at all locations 55 first, then AA, and
checks for no error. In case of error, it turns on lights OK; !; ERR.
- At the end of this test, all lights are turned on and off.
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- Next, the microprocessor tests the speed of the Static RAM, and decides whether to add one wait
cycle. During this test all lights turn on and off from bottom to top.
- Next, the microprocessor tests the Dynamic RAM. During this test all lights turn on and off from
top to bottom. In case of error, it turns on lights ON and ERR.
- Last, the microprocessor tests the FLASH EPROM, with its CRC code. In case of error, it turns on
lights ON; ! and ERR.
- This is the last test of logic circuits ; next steps refer to analog circuits. The following table
summarizes logic errors.
LIGHT OK ; ERR !; ERR OK ; !; ERR ON ; ERR ON ; !; ERR

SOURCE XILINX A XILINX B SRAM DRAM FLASH
- First test is the check of the + 5 V logic circuits supply; then + 12 V for relays and fans; then + 15
V and – 15 V for analog circuits.
- Next step is the test of d.c. voltage supplies for current and voltage amplifiers.
- Next step is the test of DAC’s that generate low power signals to be fed into current and voltage
amplifiers. First test is zero voltage output; next maximum voltage; next minimum voltage. During
this test outputs are inhibited: no output is generated by the instrument.
- Last, the microprocessor controls the auxiliary d.c. voltage generator, with outputs zero and 24 V.
During this test the 24 V output is generated during 10 ms: if a load is connected this could cause a
diagnostic error, or also damage the load. This is why the relay should be connected after power-on.
- Analog errors cause the ERR light to turn on; they are also reported to the P.C. with the
corresponding error message.
During this last session, the four LED’s blink in pairs. At the end of diagnostics, the green light OK
turns on: this confirms that the microprocessor operates correctly.
4.5 Connection to the relay
The connection of the DRTS.3 to the relay under test depends upon the type of DRTS.3, the type
of relay to be tested, and upon the test program itself.
4.5.1. Currents
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Currents can be connected to safety sockets (5) or to connector (11), that are in parallel. Connector
(11) allows preparing a test cable that avoids connection errors. Pin connections is listed in appendix
7. When an output is applied, the corresponding light (6) turns on.
Be careful not to connect the output to sockets and to the connector at the meantime. Be careful also
that socket IN is connected to socket VN.
4.5.2 Voltages
Voltages can be connected to safety sockets (10) or to connector (11), that are in parallel. Connector
(11) allows preparing a test cable that avoids connection errors. Pin connections is listed in appendix
7. When an output is applied, the corresponding light (9) turns on.
that socket VN is connected to socket IN.
4.5.3 Trip inputs
Trip inputs are separated in two groups, with isolated zero reference: C1-C4 and C5-C8. The
connection can be made to safety sockets (14) or to connector (16), according to the test program
that will be run. Pin-out of connector (16) is listed in appendix 8.
The selection of input voltage clean or under voltage is performed on the preferences of the selected
program, together with other selections: debounce time and value of input voltage.
If the input is voltage clean the program selects automatically the threshold of 24 V, that is the
voltage wetting the contacts.
If the input is under voltage, select TTL for logical inputs, or the nominal voltage of the site. In case
the TTL level is selected with a voltage of 110 V, trip delays can be false; however, circuits will not
be damaged. If the selection is voltage clean while it is under voltage, the contact can be seen closed
while it is open. The following table summarizes the nominal voltage and the corresponding nominal
threshold.
SELECTION THRESHOLD
V V
5 4.5
24 22
48 42
> 100 57
If the input is a.c. voltage, the program selects automatically the debounce delay of 2 ms, in order to
avoid stopping on the zero crossings of the input.
When the input with voltage is selected, the corresponding light (32) turns on.
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The state of trip inputs is signaled by lights (15): if the contact is closed or the voltage applied
the LED turns on.
Details on the test are provided in the TDMS MANUAL control description.
4.5.4 Counting inputs
On connector C+A are available the count inputs Imp1 and Imp5, that serve to test energy meters.
The threshold level of these inputs is the respectively same as inputs C1-C4 and C5-C8, but there is
no debounce.
Input Imp1 has the same common of C1-C4; input Imp5 has the same common of C5-C8.
Connection pins are:

. Imp1: pin Z; common: pin K;
. Imp5: pin a; common: pin U.
The following figure shows how to perform the connection in two instances: the DRTS.3 is the
reference, or the reference is made upon a sample meter.
NOTE: as the counting input operates at high frequency, make sure that there is no bounce in
the input, as otherwise they would all be counted.
Energy meter
DRTS under test
V V
C+A Rotating
disk / led
z I I
k
Sensor
A) ENERGY METER TEST WITH THE DRTS.3 AS A REFERENCE

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Sample Energy meter

energy meter under test
DRTS
V V
V
C+A
az I
uk
I I
Sample Test
sensor sensor
B) ENERGY METER TEST WITH A SAMPLE METER AS A REFERENCE
In Appendix 8 a drawing shows the pin location, as seen from THE FRONT OF DRTS.3.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Some energy meters have the following internal connection (3-pin).
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1 2
In this situation, there is a common point between I and V inputs: it is pin 1. This pin MUST BE
CONNECTED TO IN AND VN.
TEST I1 1 ENERGY METER

SET
IN
2
V1
3
VN
4.5.5 Auxiliary outputs
Relay logic inputs can be connected to sockets (12) or on connector (16), according to the test
program. Pin-out of connector (16) is listed in appendix 8.
Outputs are voltage free, and can be polarized if necessary. The closure of the output is warned by
lights (13): contact closed = light on.
4.5.6 D.C. voltage
The auxiliary voltage is available on safety sockets (8) and on connector (11), and is isolated with
respect to voltages and currents. The d.c. voltage can be used to supply the relay under test or to
polarize trip contacts.
Connector (11) allows preparing a test cable that avoids connection errors. The pin-out of connector
(11) is listed in appendix 7.
that socket VN is connected to socket IN.
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When the output is present, the corresponding light turns on.
4.5.7 V4 or zero sequence voltage
Safety socket V4 can generate the fourth output voltage V4 or the zero sequence voltage Vo that
corresponds to voltages V1, V2 and V3 according to the formula
Vo = (V1 + V2 + V3)/3
The selection is performed on switch (7).
Purpose of V4 is to test relays that need an independent fourth voltage; example is synchronization
relay for the reclosure of HV lines (matched to a distance relay).
Purpose of Vo is to test relays that need the zero sequence voltage along with three phase voltages.
For this purpose also the V4 selection is applicable; however, the user should compute V4 from V1,
V2 and V3 with the above formula.
Note that sometimes the zero sequence voltage is defined as
Vo = (V1 + V2 + V3)/1.73
In this instance, select V4 and compute Vo, taking care to limit V1, V2 and V3 so that Vo never
exceeds 125 V (case of V1, V2 and V3 in phase).
4.5.8 Zero power outputs
Zero power outputs are available on connector (34); pin-out is listed in appendix 9.
The connector provided comes with the bridge that tells the DRTS.3 that the connector is fit: do not
remove it. Connect the cable before powering on the instrument: after power on the DRTS.3 inhibits
power outputs, and zero power outputs become available. The control program takes into account
this selection, and allows programming the corresponding conversion coefficients.
In this mode, go to Preferences: the Zero Power area is active.

You can program maximum voltages up to 300 V and maximum currents up to 500 A. The
corresponding secondary voltage can also be programmed; the maximum RMS value is 7.24 V,
corresponding to 10.24 V peak. The voltage output will be scaled according to primary and
secondary voltage selections.
For instance, if you program 100 A max primary current, and 7 V maximum secondary voltage, if
you generate 20 A the secondary voltage will be 7/5 = 1,4 V.
On current outputs only, the maximum secondary voltage can be selected to one tenth of the above
value, that is 0,724 V. This serves to increase the accuracy when Rogowsky coils are to be
simulated.
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The same connector (34) is used to drive the external amplifiers AMI-150 or AMIV-33. In this
instance, the cable provided with the amplifier includes the code of the amplifier type: control
programs change accordingly.
ATTENTION BECAUSE OUTPUTS ARE ACTIVE DURING NORMAL DRTS.3 OPERATION.
4.5.9 Measurement inputs
Measurement inputs (17) are four: low and high current; low and high voltage.
Low current and voltage inputs are used to test transducer outputs, respectively with current (4-20
mA) or voltage (10 V) outputs.
High current and voltage inputs are used to measure currents up to 20 A, and voltages up to 200 V.
These inputs are used only if the optional MISU board has been installed. Connect converter inputs
to DRTS.3 current and voltage outputs, and converter output to the measurement input. Start the
manual or automatic test and verify the error of the converter.
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4.6 Connection to the PC
The instrument is connected to the PC via the RS232 serial interface (4). The connector is a 9
way CANON type; logic signals and their positioning follow the standard for PC (see appendix 2).
The cable provided crosses the signals, from 9 to 9 ways; the wiring schematic is provided in
appendix 3. We provide also a 9 to 25 ways adapter for connection to a desk-top PC. The wiring
schematic is shown in appendix 4.
The DRTS.3 is connected to the PC using the serial cable provided. The serial port is normally
COM1. Connection specifications are:
- Interface type: RS232.
- Baud rate: 57600.
- Interface protocol: BUSY/READY.
- Compatibility: PC with MS-DOS revision 5.0 or higher.
4.7 Execution of the test and problem solutions
Power on the PC and then connect it to the DRTS.3 using the serial cable. Before executing an
automatic test, it is a good rule to start the TDMS MANUAL control, and to execute some tests to
check that there is no error in the connections and in parameter setting, and also that it is possible
to drive the load.
Before test start the test set checks voltage output sockets. If a voltage greater than 5 to 10 V is
detected, the PC gives a message of counter-feed on voltage outputs: this avoids connecting
test set’s output voltage to a live wire. In this instance, remove the voltage before proceeding.
Take care because output V4 is not protected.
With the 300 V option, a voltage between 20 and 30 V on outputs V4 is immediately sensed and
a counter-feed alarm is generated.
As a test is started, as soon as the DRTS.3 generates some output, the green ON LED turns on.
This light stays on also during the pauses between tests, if healthy parameters foresee the
generation of an output, including the d.c. voltage.
If the red ! LED turns on (and a buzzer is heard), it alerts about the following problems:
. Error on a voltage output, usually an overload.
. Error on a current output, usually an overload (including the open circuit).
. Overtemperature sensed on a voltage or current amplifier.
The PC gives a message that helps selecting the type of fault.
Usually, it is sufficient to correct the load and start over again. In case of overtemperature, go to
zero with the outputs and start over again after some minute. Other faults have an internal origin:
try again, and, if it does not disappear, it is necessary to repair the instrument. Appendix 6 lists error
codes, and the corresponding fault area.
Other logic errors can turn on the ERR LED of the DRTS.3. The error message explains which
kind of error has been sensed. If the error is in the connection area, check the connection cable (see
appendix 2).
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After starting the test, the behavior of the instrument depends upon the d.c. voltage selection on
Preferences, as follows.
SITUATION V1-V2-V3
At power-on Open; protected
Counter-feed alarm At test start, even if V = 0
During tests; STOP not pressed Closed; not protected
After STOP; selections 1 and 2 Open; protected
After STOP; selection 3 Closed; not protected
This means that before performing connections it is better to press STOP with selections 1 or 2.
Note that the d.c. supply is not protected.
After starting Z-PRO or X-PRO the behavior of the instrument is the following.
SITUATION V1-V2-V3
At power-on Open; protected
Counter-feed alarm At test start, even if V = 0
During tests; STOP not pressed Closed; not protected
After RESET Open; protected
After STOP Closed; not protected
When everything is OK, it is possible to proceed with the execution of the test program. The
program itself will tell the operator how to connect the relay.
The way to use TDMS and the dedicated programs is explained in the corresponding manuals.
In general, it is a good rule to save test results at the end of the test, so that they can be reloaded
and printed.
4.8 Power-off
After all tests have been performed, set all outputs to zero, remove all relay connections and
power-off the test set. Do not power off with outputs being generated, and with the relay connected!
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Introduction
Sometimes, when my ears whistle, I wonder if it is because of some of my customers being angry at
us because the test set doesn’t work: according to Murphy’s law, when it was most necessary. We
at ISA do our best efforts to filter the so-called infant mortality of electronic components prior to
delivery of all our test sets; and this after extensive testing of prototypes and pre-production units.
Yet, sometimes faults occur, because everything dies, including electronic components; so, please,
before shooting at us, see if the following instructions can serve you to fix the problem. If not, e-
mail us the problem, not forgetting to mention the unit’s serial number: our business is to
minimize your downtime. My e-mail address is:
[email protected]
Please mention in your e-mail how did the fault occur: this serves us for our continuous
improvement program. In all instances, after replacement of the faulty board or module, it should
immediately be returned to the agent or to ISA.
Last, our experience is that our test sets withstand very heavy duty cycles for long wiles, if correctly
used; most problems arise because of the problems that you have found listed in the former
paragraph: please read it!
There are many types of faults: this chapter refers to the most common ones. The message
displayed by the program (unless when the unit cannot be powered on) tells you the faulty area; so,
paragraphs are divided according to the type of fault.
5.2 Opening the test set and first checks
. Open DRTS.3 by removing the four screws on the rear. The two metal sheets that enclose the test
set can be removed, gaining access to the inside. The machine is made of the front panel, and of two
side plates to which are screwed, above and below, some metal bars that support the guides of the
printed circuit boards. In the instrument are located the following boards, left to right:
. The PASSIVE board, YWA11316, with zero-power amplifiers: it is connected on the front to the
MICR-H board.
. The MICR-H control board, YWA12300, that includes: the microprocessor, FLASH EPROM
program memory, SRAM, DRAM, PLA, interface circuits.
. The CONV-H board, YWA11302, that includes the DAC’s that generate six low-power analog
signals.
. The AP-MISU board, YWA 11347, optional for the measurement board.
. The INTE board, YWA11310, that handles digital inputs, with filters and isolation circuits.
. The RELE board, YWA11348, with the four digital outputs.
. Two equal AMTE boards: YWA11356 or YWA11405, for the standard voltage range (125 V);
YWA11376 or YWA11393, for the optional voltage range (300 V). On the left AMTE board are
located V1 and V2 amplifiers; on the right one are located V3 and V4 amplifiers.
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. The AMCO board, YWA11363 and 11364, made of two boards connected together: they carry the
three current amplifiers; boards include also the amplifier power supply.
. The voltage amplifier supply module, YWA11355, that is housed into a shielded module.
. The ALIAUX board, YWA11352: it hosts the d.c. to d.c. converters for the auxiliary supplies.
. The FRONT-END board, YWA11351, that generates the non-isolated 300 V for all supplies.
PASS MICR CONV AP INTE RELE AMTE AMTE AMCO AMCO ALI V ALI FRO
MISU VR/VS VT/V4 IR/IS IT AUX END
(21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (27) (28) (28) (29) (35) (30)
V D.C.
(36)
SKETCH OF DRTS.3 TOP VIEW WITH BOARD LOCATION
The first check to be performed is to verify if boards are in place, fit into their guides, and if
connectors are in place. The transportation of the test set can be the cause of the problem: we have
tested that the unit withstands the specified drops and vibrations; however, we do not know if drops
have respected these limits.
If there is a connector out of its place, fit it into its position and power-on again.
If boards are out of place, it is necessary to restore them into position, and then try to power-on
again; however, in this instance, short circuits between boards may have caused the fault of some
board. To fit back the boards, or to replace a board, follow these steps.
. Unscrew the front panel by removing the two screws on the front and the four nuts on the corners,
so that it can be lowered.
. On the upper aluminum bar there is an aluminum strip that keeps in place the amplifiers: remove it.
. In the center of the two bars there is a threaded rod that that, when tightened, blocks cards into
their place, so that they cannot vibrate during transportation. The rod is screwed into the lower bar,
and tensioned by a nut located in the middle of the upper bars (see pictures). Un-tighten it, until
cards can be removed.
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DRTS.3 UPPER VIEW
NUT TO BE UN-
TIGHTENED
NUT TO BE UN-
TIGHTENED
CLOSE-UP ON LOCKING NUTS
To restore the test set, set the board, and then repeat the same steps, tightening the rod so that
boards are not free to move.
If you have just received the latest issue of the software and some function does not operate
correctly, it is possible that this is caused by the DRTS.3 resident program (firmware). In this
situation, please get in touch with your agent: he will provide you the latest revision, that you can
load using the UPGRADE program.
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Last, in some sites (like mines) the air is very much polluted of conductive dust: we once occurred a
case of a test set that did not work any more because of this. After cleaning, it recovered its
operation.
5.3 The test set cannot be powered-on or diagnostic voltage errors
When the unit cannot be powered-on, first of all check the fuse, that is incorporated in the power
supply pug, into the small drawer. If the fuse is OK, the cause is most likely located in the front-end
board PWA11351, that is the rightmost one looking from the front.
In this instance, there is a risk that the fault has been caused by a fault on the current amplifiers
board, or by the voltage amplifier supply module, or by the d.c. module. For this reason, proceed as
follows:
. Remove the green connectors to the current amplifiers;
. Remove the voltage amplifiers supply module:
. Remove the green cable from the D.C. supply module;
. Power-on again: if the unit turns on, the front-end is OK, and the fault on the module did not
damage it permanently. In this instance, fit back a module at a time, and find the one that causes the
fault, and is to be replaced.
. If the unit does not turn on, it is necessary to replace the front-end board.
If fans are rotating but the test set does not turn on LED’s and does not communicate, the fault
should be located on ALI board PWA11352, that is the second rightmost looking from the front.
. First of all, verify that the board is correctly fit. If it is OK, dismount it. On it, there are three DC to
DC converters. First thing, verify if they are physically damaged. If not, you will see that there is an
inductor with a diode in parallel: verify that it is not open. If OK, there is a PNP transistor, type
MJE15031: verify that it is OK.
. If you do not find anything wrong, fit back the board, open the test set, and remove the rear
protection.
To the left, there is a small back panel, with three boards connected: the front-end, the ALIAUX,
and the power supply module.
The following picture shows the board; the table lists all voltages that should be measured on the
pins of the first connector to the left.
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Pin N. VOLTAGE REFERENCE

1,2 C 0 LOGIC
4 AC +190V 0TEN
6 AC 0TEN 0 LOGIC
8 AC - 190V 0TEN
10 AC + 15 V 0 ANALOG
11 AC 0 ANALOG 0 LOGIC
12 AC -15 V 0 ANALOG
14,15AC +12 V 0 LOGIC
16,17AC 0 LOGIC 0 LOGIC
18,19AC +5V 0 LOGIC
20 A - 16 V 0 LOGIC
20 C + 16 V 0 LOGIC
26 AC + 300 V 0 300 V
29 AC 0 300 V CONNECTED TO THE MAINS!
NOTE: O LOGIC, 0 ANALOG, 0 TEN are all joined together, and between them there should be 0
V. The 300 V voltage IS NOT ISOLATED FROM THE MAINS: TAKE CARE!
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If there are low or missing voltages (low or missing + 15 V and – 15 V give problems on all analog
circuits; low or missing + 16 V and – 16 V cause the false operation of AMCO amplifiers):
. Extract first all the connectors of current and voltage amplifiers, and of the DC voltage module: if
the voltage restores itself, we have found the faulty board. Without it, the diagnostic error should not
appear any more.
. If this is not enough, extract also the CONV board: also it can be the cause of the fault.
. Last, extract the RELE board.
If the fault persists with all boards removed, then the ALI BOARD PWA11352 needs to be replaced.
If + 12 V is missing, fans do not turn, and the fault is in the front-end board.
5.4 The test set resets continuously
If the problem is that the test set resets after power-on, this is because there is an important voltage
drop between the left back panel and the right one. The following picture shows where is located the
+ 5 V supply of MICR board: if it is less than 4.8 V, the microprocessor resets.
+5V
0V
In this instance, connect directly the + 5 V supply from the left back-panel to the right one, by
means of a couple of wires having a cross section of 0.5 sq. mm. The following picture shows the
connection.
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5.5. Fault on the current amplifier
Current amplifier faults are:

. Overload: codes 67 (I1); 69 (I2); 71 (I3);
. Current amplifier power supply: code 190;
. Thermal errors: 185 (I1); 186 (I2); 187 (I3).
5.5.1 Overload
In this instance, prior to contacting us, please verify that the load is not too much for the test set;
please refer to the relay connection paragraph. The first check is to measure the voltage drop across
the load: if it is more than 6 V, the load is too high. Another check is to short-circuit the current
output and retry generating the current: if there is no overload message, maybe that the load is too
high. In this situation, reduce the current and try again.
If the overload signal is not generated by the load, the board is likely to be faulty. However, in some
instance, the problem is that DRTS.3 is generating a non controlled d.c. current as soon as the load
is connected. First task is to locate the faulty area.
Power-on DRTS.3. When the test set does not generate current and outputs are not connected, it is
normal that outputs sockets are saturating at + 12 V or – 12 V. This saturation is caused by the very
low offset current, that cannot close on the load.
In order to understand if the saturation fault is common to all outputs or it is on an output only,
connect I1 and IN to a resistor rated any value in the range from 220 Ohm to 10 kOhm. Measure the
voltage across it: it should be zero. Repeat the test on I2 and I3: the normal behavior is that they are
all zero. Three cases:
A) All outputs are zero.
B) Only one output is not zero
C) All outputs are not zero.
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In case A), amplifiers behave correctly: if there is a fault, it should be in the analog input that should
be amplified. In this instance:
. Connect a load of 22 Ohm to I1;
. Start a test with a current of 0.1 A, and measure the voltage drop across the resistor. If it is 2.2 V
a.c. it is OK; if it is 2.2 V d.c. the equipment should be returned for repair.
. If OK, repeat on I2 and I3.
. If all is OK, connect an 1 Ohm 5 W resistor to I1, and repeat the test with 1 A, on all outputs.
. If all is OK, connect a current meter to I1, start 10 A and check that it is 1 A a.c. and not d.c.; repeat
on I2 and I3. If at the end of test all is OK, we need to understand what occurred during the test.
In case B), the current amplifier is faulty: it should be replaced with a good one.
In case C), the reason of this behavior could be the lack of an auxiliary voltage, that feeds the control
circuits. Two checks.
. First of all, remove lids and locate the current amplifier. On top of it there is a 14-way flat cable.
Remove it and check that all pins are straight. Sometimes it happens that a pin is bent as the
connector is fit in place; yet, the contact can be good for a long while, until suddenly it is lost. If OK,
set back the connector, and check the connector at the other end of the cable. It comes from the
rightmost board, second connector from the board end (towards the back panel).
. If the cable is OK, it is necessary to check the auxiliary supply voltage. This is performed by going
to the rear of DRTS.3. On the left (from the rear) there is the back panel of the board where the cable
is connected; it is protected by a plastic sheet. Remove the plastic. In the center of the board there
are two holes marked 0 V LOG: this is the reference for the measurement. To the left of the holes
there are two rows of pins, marked J823: row A to the right; row C to the left; pin 1 is on top. Count
down to pins 20 A and 20 C, and check: 20 A should be – 16 V; 20 C should be + 16 V.
If not, the second board from the right (from the front), marked YWA11352, is faulty, and this is the
source of the problem. The board needs to be replaced.
5.5.2 Fault on power supply
In this instance, you have to know that there is a protection in the power supply module that turns it
off in case of severe spikes on the power supply. This protection resets after 15 minutes
approximately only if the test set is not powered. So, with this kind of fault, turn off the test set and
turn it on after half an hour of power off.
If the problem is still there, please verify that the amplifier is correctly powered. To this purpose,
power-on and look at the amplifier boards from the above: there are two LED’s, that should turn on
at power on.
If they turn on, there is a fault on the board, that should be returned for repair.
If one of them is off, there is a fault on the board, that should be returned for repair.
If both stay off, there is a chance that the fault is elsewhere. To verify this, you should measure the
following voltages on the 5-way connector of the left board:
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HEAT 1 HEAT
SINK 2 SINK
3
Take reference to pin 2. You should measure:

. On pin 3: + 300 V;
. On pin 1: + 12 V.
BE CAUTIOUS DURING THIS MEASUREMENT AS THESE VOLTAGES ARE NOT

ISOLATED FROM THE MAINS!
If pin 3 is not 300 V, or if pin 1 is zero, then the fault is in the front-end board.
5.5.3 Thermal error
This error means that the amplifier has been overloaded or that the ambient temperature is high. To
solve the problem, leave power on, so that fans cool down the amplifier: after about 15 minutes,
power-off and on again: the error is disappeared.
5.5.4 AMCO replacement
For the replacement of the AMCO amplifier follow these instructions.
. Open DRTS.3.
. Locate the AMCO amplifier: it is made by two cards with heat sink, joined by wires and flat cable.
Looking the test set from the front, they are located to the right, just before the box of the voltage
amplifiers supply.
. Remove connectors from AMCO: on the front, two bigger, green ones; below, two flat-cable ones;
above, another flat cable one.
. Withdraw the AMCO and replace it with the new one.
. Replace connections.
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. Power-on DRTS.3 and check that the fault message has disappeared, and that current outputs are
available. Re-assemble the unit.
5.6. Fault on the voltage amplifier power supply
The voltage amplifier power supply is tested at power-on, during the diagnostic procedure. The
power supply generates a number of different voltages, positive and negative, that are automatically
selected by the software to be slightly higher than the voltage output: this minimizes the power
wasted on the voltage amplifier.
The associated error codes change according to the standard voltage range of 125 V, or the optional
300 V.
. 125 V error messages: 162 (+ 95 V); 222 (+ 125 V); 223 (+ 165 V); 224 (+ 200 V); 163 (- 95 V); 225
( 125 V); 226 (- 165 V); 227 (- 200 V).
. 300 V error messages: 164 (+113 V); 165 (+227 V); 166 (+ 340 V); 167 (+ 450 V); 168 (-113 V);
169 (-227 V); 170 (- 340 V); 171 (- 450 V).
As these are diagnostic messages, there is a chance that the amplifier is operating correctly, and the
fault is in the diagnostic circuitry. Also, if the error is for instance in the highest range, the unit can
be used provided that the voltage output is reduced. This is why we have allowed the operator to
reset the error message: by pressing OK the test can proceed.
Next step serves to understand if the power supply is actually faulty, if the fault is in the diagnostic
circuit, or if it is caused by a voltage amplifier. The procedure is the following.
. Open DRTS.3.
. Locate the AMTE amplifier; there are two equal AMTE boards: the left one generates V1 and V2;
the right one V3 and V4.
. Remove connectors from both amplifiers: a bigger, green one, on the front; one DIP-type above;
another one, DIP-type, below.
. Protect flat-cable connectors so that pin cannot touch any conductive part.
. Power-on and check if the error message is still there. Note that we refer to the diagnostic message:
if an overload message is displayed, it should not be considered.
A) ERROR MESSAGE IS STILL THERE
We have to verify if the fault is in the diagnostic circuit, so:
. Set back AMTE connectors;
. Try to generate the following voltage outputs: 55 V; 75 V; 95 V; 125 V (125 V) or 65; 130: 220: 300
V (300 V).
. If there is no error message, the power supply is OK, and the fault is located in the CONV board
(80% confidence level): the test set can be used with no problem, unless pressing OK on the error
message;
. If the error message is still there, the power supply is faulty. You have to remove AMTE
connectors again, and then you replace the power supply module.
B) ERROR MESSAGE IS NO MORE THERE
This means that the fault is located on an AMTE amplifier. To find out which one, connect one first
and power-on: if the fault is no more there, then the fault is in the other one; if it is there, power off
and repeat with the other AMTE amplifier.
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When the faulty AMTE amplifier is located, place the good one on V1-V2, and the faulty one on
V3-V4. Prior to fit V3-V4, it should be modified in the following way. On the component side there
are two small 3-pin male connectors, marked JP3 and JP4. You should bridge pins 1 and 3 on both
connectors: this inhibits the fault signal. (NOTE: with 300 V option, jumper is JP2; bridge pins 1 and
3). After this, on V3-V4 AMTE connect the two flat cable connectors but not the green one, that
carries the power supply: the fault signal is inhibited.
The test set can be used with V1-V2, until the faulty AMTE is replaced.
5.7. Fault on the voltage amplifier
Error codes:
. Overload: 75 (V1); 77 (V2); 79 (V3); 195 (V4).
. Over temperature: 182 (V1); 183 (V2); 184 (V3); 196 (V4).
. Counter-feed (228): it does not specify on which output.
5.7.1. Overload
This fault can be displayed only with the load, or the first time an output is generated, even if it is
zero. In the first instance, that is the most common, it is possible that the output is overloaded. The
first check is to measure the current sunk by the load: if it is more than 0.64 A (0.26 A above 125 V),
the load is too high. Another check is to open the voltage output and retry generating: if there is no
overload message, then the load is too high. In this situation, reduce the voltage and try again.
If this is not the case, you can perform a temporary intervention on the channel that gives the fault
error, and then replace the faulty amplifier as you get it.
. Open DRTS.3.
. If the fault is on V1 or V2, it is important to verify if the error is also on V3 or V4. To this purpose,
swap the boards and power-on. If the fault is still on V1 or V2, then also the next board is faulty;
else, if the error signal moves to V3 or V4, only the original V1 or V2 was faulty.
. If a faulty AMTE board is removed, at the subsequent power-on the test set would signal overload
on the missing voltage channels. The temporary fix to overcome this problem and to keep on using
the rest of the test set depends upon the AMTE board serial number. Note that the fix serves to
remove the error signal, but the output should be checked before using it, as it could be
completely wrong. To this purpose, generate 125 V and verify that there is no DC component, and
that the AC voltage is correct. Repeat the test for the outputs of 12.5 V, 1 V and 300 V (if available).
Only after this test you can use the output: this means that the fault is in the overload sensing circuit.
. Board no. 11356; 125 V. On the component side there are two small 3-pin male connectors,
marked JP3 and JP4. You should bridge pins 1 and 3 on both connectors (the external ones): this
inhibits the fault signal. After this, connect the connectors: the fault signal is inhibited. Before
proceeding, perform the test above described.
. Board no. 11405 (125 V) or 11396 (300 V). The temporary fix is the following.
- Remove the faulty amplifier.
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- Locate the test points marked TP36, TP52 and TP47. TP36 is the test point for an
oscilloscope probe, and carries the signal zero; TP52 and TP47 are small points sot protected
by the solder resist. Of them, TP52 is the fault on V1 (V3); TP47 is the fault on V2 (V4).
Connect to TP36 the test-point of the faulty channel with a thin wire, taking care not to cause
short circuits.
After this, connect the connectors: the fault signal is inhibited. Before proceeding, perform the test
above described.
. Board no. 11376; 300 V. On the component side there are two small boards; on each is located a 3-
pin male connector, marked JP2. You should bridge pins 1 and 3 on both boards (the external ones):
this inhibits the fault signal. After this, connect the connectors: the fault signal is inhibited. Before
proceeding, perform the test above described.
. Board no. 11396 (300 V). The temporary fix is the following.
- Remove the faulty amplifier.
- Locate the test points marked TP7, TP4 and TP2. TP7 is the signal zero; TP2 is the fault on
V1 (V3); TP4 is the fault on V2 (V4). Connect to TP7 the test-point of the faulty channel.
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After this, connect the connectors: the fault signal is inhibited. Before proceeding, perform the test
above described.
5.7.2 Thermal error
This error means that the amplifier has been overloaded or that the ambient temperature is high. To
solve the problem, leave power on, so that fans cool down the amplifier: after about 15 minutes,
power-off and on again: the error is disappeared.
5.7.3. Counter feed
The counter feed is sensed by an operational amplifier that is located in the power amplifier board; it
is switched by an analog switch located on the CONV board, and it is measured by an AC to DC
converter located on the microprocessor.
The first test serves to locate the fault: either on a voltage amplifier, or on the CONV board. To this
purpose, proceed as follows.
. Open DRTS.3 as described above;
. First of all, verify that the flat cables to AMTE boards are correctly fit;
. If there is no problem on flat cables, disconnect both voltage amplifiers, protecting the connectors;
. Power-on.
If the diagnostic signal disappears, the fault is located in one of the amplifiers. Locate the faulty one
by:
. Connect an amplifier;
. Power-on and check if the fault is there;
. Repeat with the other amplifier.
If the fault does not disappear with both amplifiers removed, then it is likely to be located on the
CONV board. It is possible to replace the CONV board at the customer’s site; however, as the test
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set calibration corrects the errors of the amplifiers and of the CONV components, replacing CONV
implies repeating the calibration of the test set: it is advisable to send it to ISA.
5.67.4. Amplifier replacement
. Open DRTS.3.
. Remove connectors from the faulty amplifier.
. Withdraw the faulty module and replace it with the new one.
. Replace connections.
. Power-on DRTS.3 and check that there is no fault message.
. Re-assemble the unit: do not forget the rod, as otherwise cards would be too loose during
transportation.
NOTE: if the error is with the 300 V model, please check that the test set is correctly set for the
option. The setting is made as follows:
. Boards MICR, CONV, RELE, are connected to a back panel, on which are mounted the 96-way
connectors. The back-panel is reached from the rear, and it is located to the right. The jumper
marked TP1 must be closed.
TP1
. On front-end board (the rightmost), on a corner on the rear of the board (close to the 64-way
connector), there are two standing resistors, marked R11 and R14. Their value must be 1 MOhm;
colour code: brown – black - green (it is 470 kOhm for 125 V operation).
5.8. Fault on the D.C. SUPPLY
Error code: 80 (overload).

In case of fault on the d.c. supply, it is possible to perform a temporary intervention, so that the test
set can be operated.
. Open DRTS.3.
. The d.c. voltage supply module is located to the left, when looking from the front.
. Remove the two connectors (green and 8-pin flat cable); isolate them so that they cannot touch any
metal part.
. Power-on: the fault does not appear any more; the d.c. supply does not operate.
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For the replacement:

. Open DRTS.3.
. Remove the two connectors (green and 8-pin flat cable).
. Unscrew the front panel.
. Remove the four screws on the side of the module, so that it can be removed from the test set.
. Replace it with the new one, and screw it to the side frame.
. Set back connectors.
. Power-on and check that the d.c. voltage is available.
. Power-off and re-assemble the test set.
5.9. Fault on trip inputs
In this instance there is no error code: some trip inputs are not detected.
. Open DRTS.3.
. Locate the input board INTE-H1, YWA11320: it is mounted on the front panel, just after the
sockets.
. There is a 14-pin flat cable that goes from connector J802 of this board to connector J802 of board
INTE-H2, YWA11310: this flat cable carries signals for C1-C4. Please check that it is correctly fit.
. If cable is OK, please check that there are no burns on inductors mounted on INTE-H1: this could
have been caused by a wrong high voltage applied to inputs. In particular, check with an Ohm meter
that there is continuity between the following points.
SOCKET C C1 C2 C3 C4
PIN 14 8 9 10 11
And also that there is continuity between pins: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 13.

. If everything is OK, power-on the unit and measure the voltage between C of group 1 and C1, C2,
C3, C4: there should be – 30 V (as between the other C and C5 to C8).
. If everything is OK and closing the circuit between C and C1 the corresponding LED turns on the
fault is located on board INTE-H2, YWA11310.
. Last check: via X-PRO, select inputs with voltage (for instance 24 V). Generate 24 V on the d.c.
voltage generator and connect it to inputs C1 to C4: does the LED turn on? Is test stopped? If yes,
this confirms that fault is on board INTE-H2.
5.10. Fault on the microprocessor board
If after power-on the test set is powered, but control LED’s are not in the standard configuration
(ON turned on; the other ones off), or if it is impossible to connect the test set to the PC, it is
possible that the fault is located in the microprocessor control board.
. Open DRTS.3.
. Locate the MICR board: it is the second leftmost, looking from the front. It is connected to another
board, PASSIVA, with the connector on the front.
. On the MICR-H board are mounted two LED’s: they are located in proximity of the rear of
DRTS.3. These LED’s should turn on as the test set is powered on, and should turn off about one
second after power-on: this confirms that the two programmable logic arrays we have on the board
have been programmed; usually, this confirms that the MICR board is operational. If LED’s don’t
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turn off, at 90% of confidence the MICR board is broken, and should be replaced. The alternative to
MICR is that the + 5 V auxiliary supply is low: as a consequence, the microprocessor is on hold.
To verify the + 5 V, proceed as follows.
. The zero is the VN socket.
. + 5 V is reached as follows. On the front panel there are a number of LED's by the side of
voltage and current outputs. On the rear of the panel, these LED's are mounted on a small board.
+ 5 V is the rightmost pin of the line of LED's corresponding to voltage output.
+5V
If the voltage is less than 4.7 V this is the cause of the problem. The low voltage can be caused by
a fault of the + 5 V converter or by an overload in some amplifier. To verify this, remove all
connectors: power (green) and flat cables, to current and voltage amplifiers (boards with heat
sinks), and try again. If the + 5 V is now good, locate which one is the faulty board by connecting
an amplifier at a time until the problem comes up again; if not, then the ALIAUX auxiliary
supply board is faulty.
. If LED’s turn off, and yet there is no communication, the last test is to remove all connectors:
power (green) and flat cables from current and voltage amplifiers (boards with heat sinks). After
that, power-on: the test set should turn on the ! LED, as it senses that amplifiers are missing, and
communicate an error message to the PC. If not, the MICR board is to be replaced; else, one of the
amplifiers is the cause of the fault. Locate which amplifier by connecting an amplifier at a time, until
the problem comes up again.
If MICR is to be replaced, proceed as follows.
. Remove together the first two boards.

. The boards are screwed together: remove the faulty MICR and replace it with the good one.
. Set back the two boards, power-on and verify that the test set is operational.
NOTE. The replacement of the microprocessor board involves the loss of the calibration parameters,
that is the linearity and the phase angle. For this reason, in this situation we usually provide the
.CAL file of the test set, that should be loaded into the unit using the TDMS CALIBRATION
program.
If the .CAL file is not available, it is to be considered that the linearity error is relevant only for the
test of converters, while phase angle error is less than 0.2°, and it is important only for energy meters
testing. So, for the relay testing the calibration could be avoided.
The replacement of ALIAUX does not need any particular note.

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5.11. Problems with upgrade or with the diagnostic
5.11.1. Upgrade problems
If during the Upgrade the power went off, or if the DRTS.6 firmware was loaded into the DRTS.3
test set, it is possible to recover the situation as follows.
. Open the DRTS.3.

. Locate the MICR board: it is the second one from the left.
. From below you can gain access to ten DIP-switches that allow setting different models. Switch
no. 10 is the one closest to the rear of the unit.
FRONT PANEL
SWITCH NO. 1
SWITCH NO. 10
BACK PANEL
REAR OF THE UNIT
If you move these switches towards the edge of the board you set them ON; otherwise they are
OFF.
Now you should set switches as follows.
SWITCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
POSITION ON OFF OFF OFF X X X
X = DON’T TOUCH. This is a special setting that should allow to re-load the firmware, no matter if
there are hardware faults.
. Copy into the UPGRADE directory the EPG file.
. Power-on the unit: there should be no error message. Start the UPGRADE program: it should be
possible to connect the unit and to execute the upgrade of the file.
. At the end of upgrade, you should have again an error signal.
. Power-off the unit and set switches back to their former setting.
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. Power-on again: the unit should perform the self-test and display no error.
5.11.2. Diagnostic problems
If there is a false diagnostic signal, it is possible to remove it by jumping diagnostic at power-on.

This is performed as follows.
. Open the DRTS.3.

. Locate the MICR board: it is the second one from the left.
. From below you can gain access to ten DIP-switches that allow setting different models. Switch
no. 10 is the one closest to the rear of the unit.
FRONT PANEL
SWITCH NO. 1
SWITCH NO. 10
BACK PANEL
REAR OF THE UNIT
. If you move these switches towards the edge of the board you set them ON; otherwise they are
OFF.
. Modify the switch, by setting OFF switch 7. This is a special setting that jumps the diagnostic.
. Power-on the unit: there should be no error message.
NOTE: if the error is with the 300 V model, please check that the test set is correctly set for the
option: see next paragraph.
5.12. Transform a 125 V test set into a 300 V one
If the customer wishes to have the optional 300 V version rather than the 125 V one that he has
purchased, he can ask ISA the upgrade kit, and perform the change by himself, with the following
instructions.
The transformation requires four operations:

1. Replacement of power supply and amplifiers;
2. Close TP1 on the back panel;
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3. Modify two resistors on the FRONT-END board.

4. Calibration of voltage outputs.
1. Replacement of power supply and amplifiers
. Open DRTS.3.
. Remove the voltage supply module.
. Remove connections to AMTE voltage amplifiers and remove the amplifiers.
. Install the new amplifier module and the two new amplifiers.
. Insert the connectors.
. Do not power-on at this moment: the option would not be recognized, and you would have a
diagnostic alarm.
2. Close TP1 on the back panel.
. All control boards: MICR, CONV, RELE, are connected to a back panel, on which are mounted
the 96-way connectors. The back-panel is reached from the rear, and it is located to the right (from
the rear). The jumper marked TP1 is open for the 125 V selection, and must be closed for the 300 V
option.
TP1
3. Modify front-end board resistors.
. On front-end board (the rightmost from the front), on a corner (close to the 64-way connector),
there are two standing resistors, marked R11 and R14. Their value is 470 kOhm for 125 V operation,
and must be 1 MOhm for the 300 V selection.
. Unsolder the 470 kOhm installed, and replace them with the 1 MOhm resistors provided in the kit.
4. Calibration of voltage outputs.
Please refer to the corresponding paragraph of the user’s manual.
5.13 Transformation of the interface from RS232 to USB

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Test sets delivered after Sept 05 have both the RS232 and the USB interface; older units have only
the RS232 interface. It is impossible to modify older units so that they have both interfaces;
however, if the customer wishes it, it is possible to modify older units so that they have the USB
interface instead of the RS232 one. In this instance, the customer can send the test set to ISA for the
modification, or can ask ISA the upgrade kit, and perform the change by himself, with the following
instructions.
The overall note is to be careful, as some operation can lead to the damage of the test set.
. First of all, upgrade the firmware to the latest revision, else the USB interface will not be
recognized.
. Open DRTS.3; unscrew the front panel so that it can be lowered.
. Remove the RS232 connector and cable.
. Drill a hole with a diameter of 5.5 mm below the rectangular hole of the connector: it will host the
LED guide, that in turn hosts the LED connected to the small USB connector board. Fit the LED
guide into the hole: as it does not clip in, block it with a drop of ATTACK glue.
. Chamfer the two mounting holes for the connector, as you will use 90° head chamfered screws for
the mounting.
. Now mount the USB connector board. The holes pitch does not exactly match with the board
supports; so, it is normal that screws are a bit tight. Fit the LED into its support.
. After mounting, cover the screws with the label provided.
. Remove the MICR + PASS board group (the two leftmost): they are screwed together. Remove the
old PASS board, replace it by the new one. Screw it back, and fit it in position.
. Connect the cable from the USB connector to the PASS board. The cable should not go above the
board support guides.
. Clip the two ferrite shields on the connection cable, locating them close to the PASS board
connector.
. Now it is advisable to test that the test set operates correctly with the new USB interface.
. The new PASS board has a separate connector for the RS232 interface. If you want, you can
connect it to the RS232 cable you have dismounted, and leave the connector inside DRTS: this is
just in case you have to operate with an old PC, that does not have the USB interface.
. Set back the test set.
5.14 The fault cannot be fixed
If the fault is too hard to be fixed, you have to deliver it back to your agent. We have encountered
problems caused by a poor packing of instruments that have been delivered us for calibration or
repair. In order to avoid such inconveniences, please apply the following procedure.
First of all, compile the following form, and attach it to the instrument. Please do not forget to
compile it.
With the instrument should come the mains supply cable, the serial interface cable and all cables
that serve to connect modules (3/TREF; ART/3; boosters). The user’s manual originally delivered
with the test set is not necessary.
Cover the instrument itself with a polyester film, in order to protect it against dust and foam.
The instrument should be protected by anti-shock foam having a minimum thickness of 5 cm ON
ALL SIDES.
Use a new carton box as a container. On the box apply the UP and the FRAGILE labels.
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In the box the instrument will be placed horizontal or standing; not upside down.
If the set is heavier than 20 kg it is better to use also a pallet: this ensures that the box will not be
packed upside down.
Last but not least, do not declare an high value for customs: this expedites clearance of the good and
lowers fees.
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INSTRUMENT RETURN FORM
DATE ____________ AGENT _________________ COUNTRY ___________________
TYPE OF INSTRUMENT ____________________ SERIAL NO. __________________
INSTRUMENT RETURNED FOR: CALIBRATION ____ REPAIR ____
In case of repair, please specify the following.
DATE OF FAULT _______________ REPORTED BY E-MAIL, PHONE ___________
COMPANY _____________________ USER’S REFERENCE ____________________
FAULT DESCRIPTION ____________________________________________________

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LOCAL ANALYSIS OR ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR _______________________________

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6 FUNCTIONAL TEST
6.1 Introduction
The DRTS.3 does not need to be calibrated, as all outputs are feedback controlled, both current and
voltage, by high stability components. It is suggested to check the unit every 2 years. To this
purpose, it is possible to use the TDMS MANUAL control program. Following paragraphs explain
the test procedure.
Tests should be performed with an high accuracy multimeter, that should guarantee a maximum
a.c. measurement error of 0.02%, both for voltage and current. Besides, as such multimeters do not
have current ranges greater than 2 A, for the test of the 12.5 A range it is necessary a class 0.05
measurement Current Transformer. The adoption of lower-class instruments may cause false
interventions, that introduce errors into the test set.
In the following procedure voltages are tested with values of 1, 10, 100 V and currents at 0.1, 1, 10
A, while voltage ranges are 1, 12.5, 125 V and 0.125, 1.25, 12.5 A. The reason is that the multimeter
changes range around 1.1: measuring at 1.25 implies a not acceptable measurement error.
At the end of the test, if deviations are not acceptable it is possible to proceed as explained in next
chapter or to send the unit to the closest ISA agent.
6.2 Voltage outputs
The test is performed as follows:

. Connect the DRTS.3 to a PC and start the test program;
. Select the highest voltage range (125 V) on the maximum voltages of healthy values, for all phases;
. Program a maximum time of 999 s and the fault value of 1 V on all phases;
. Connect the output to an high accuracy multimeter;
. Start the test: the output is applied to the sockets;
. Verify that output errors are within the expected tolerance of 0.1%;
. Stop the test and repeat the test with other ranges (10 V and 100 V).
6.3 Current outputs

. Connect the DRTS.3 to the PC and start the test program;
. Select the maximum current range (12.5 A) on the maximum currents of healthy values, for all
phases;
. Connect output I1 to an high accuracy multimeter;
. Program the fault duration of 999 s and the value of 0.100 mA on output I1;
. Start the test: the current is injected;
. Verify that the output error is within the expected tolerance of 0.1%;
. Stop the test, move the current meter to outputs I2 and I3 and repeat the test;
. Program now the I1 current output to other current ranges (1.00 and 10.0 A), and repeat the
procedure;
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. Repeat the procedure with other outputs I2 and I3. High current tests will be performed wit a
suitable current transformer, with a ratio error less than 0.1%.
6.4 Auxiliary d.c. voltage

. Program the voltage of 24 V on fault values;
. Start the test and check that 24 V are generated;
. Repeat the test at 110 V and 260 V.
Output accuracy is ± 1% of the regulated value ± 0,26 V.
6.5 Trip inputs and auxiliary outputs

. Select trip inputs without voltage;
. Connect the DRTS.3 to a PC and start the test program;
. Connect the two inputs C to the contact C of A1;
. Connect all trip inputs C1-C8 among them, and connect them to the Open contact of A1;
. On fault values, select all inputs as Normal Open;
. Select the trip of A1 on fault values, and program trip delay equal to zero;
. Start the test: all timers will display a trip time between 8 an 11 ms; this is the delay of relay A1;
. Modify at will the delay of A1: trip delays will be equal to the programmed time, plus the delay of
the relay itself;
. Connect now C1-C8 to the Closed contact of A1: all lights will turn on. Go to the healthy values
and select all trip inputs as Normal Closed;
. Repeat the test with different delays of A1: the result will be the same as Normal Open;
. Repeat the procedure with A2, A3, A4: by this also auxiliary outputs are tested.
Errors on this area can be solved only with a repair intervention on the unit.
Trip inputs threshold settings can be tested as follows.

. Connect the two C inputs to the negative output of the auxiliary DC voltage;
. Connect the positive output of the auxiliary DC voltage to the contact C of A1;
. Connect all trip inputs C1-C8 among them, and connect them to the Open contact of A1;
. In the healthy voltages, select the DC voltage equal to 3 V;
. Select the trip of A1 on fault values, and program trip delay equal to zero;
. Select the maximum test time equal to 1 s;
. On fault values, select all inputs as Normal Open, and with voltage. Select the trip voltage of 5 V;
. Start the test: all timers will display no trip;
. Now, increase the DC voltage to 4.5 V;
. Start the test: all timers will display a trip time between 8 an 11 ms; this is the delay of relay A1.
. On fault values, select the trip voltage of 24 V;
. Now, increase the DC voltage to 22 V;
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The time delay measurement performed by the test set can be verified as follows.
1. The reference for the time measurement is when the fault is injected. This reference can be
monitored as follows:
. Program the fault frequency equal to zero.
. Program the fault voltage for V1 equal to 30 V.
. Connect the output to channel 1 of the oscilloscope: this is the trigger.
NOTE: with 50 Hz generation, the starting moment is not well controlled.
2. The timer input can be taken from the auxiliary output A1.
. Connect the C contact of A1 to the C contact of group 1, and the NO contact of A1 to C1.
. Program the test of voltage free contacts.
. Program the de-bounce equal to zero.
. Connect C and C1 to channel 2 of the oscilloscope (NOTE: with the contact OPEN the voltage is
about – 13 V; with the contact CLOSED the voltage is zero).
. The time lag between V1 and C1 is the actual time delay, to be compared with the measurement
performed by the test set.
The figures below explain the setting.
V1
CH1
C NO
C1 A1
C VN CH2
TEST SET SCOPE

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The oscillographic display is the following.
30 V
0V
CH 1
0V
- 13 V
CH 2
BOUNCES
TIMING
The value for TIMING can be changed by programming different delays for A1 (in steps of 10 ms).
When the delay is zero, the value for TIMING is around 10 ms: this is the delay of the relay.
The duration of contact bounces does not influence very much the measurement, provided that they
are about 1 ms. Even if you program different values for the de-bounce, the timing measurement
does not change.
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7 DRTS3 CALIBRATION
7.1 Introduction
The following procedure explains how to calibrate voltage and current outputs of DRTS.3. As
explained in the previous paragraph, for the calibration it is necessary an high accuracy
multimeter, that should guarantee a maximum a.c. measurement error of 0.02%, both for voltage
and current. Besides, as such multimeters do not have current ranges greater than 2 A, for the test of
the 12.5 A range it is necessary a class 0.05 measurement Current Transformer. The adoption of
lower-class instruments may cause false interventions, that introduce errors into the test set.
There are a number of parameters that can be adjusted on DRTS.3. Using the TDMS
CALIBRATION program, it is possible to adjust linearity and phase angles via software; via
hardware it is possible to adjust voltage and current off-set and output. This is performed
respectively on AMTE and AMCO pwb's, acting on the trimmers shown in the attached mounting
schematics. For the calibration of currents and voltages it is possible to use the TDMS MANUAL
control program. Following paragraphs explain the current and voltage adjustment procedure; the
TDMS CALIBRATION program user’s manual (MSE20098) explains how to calibrate linearity and
angles.
In the following procedure voltages are tested with values of 1, 10, 100 V and currents at 0.1, 1, 10
A, while voltage ranges are 1, 12.5, 125 V and 0.125, 1.25, 12.5 A. The reason is that the multimeter
changes range around 1.1: measuring at 1.25 implies a not acceptable measurement error.
First of all it is necessary to gain access to calibration trimmers, that are located on AMTE and
AMCO boards inside the instrument. To this purpose, remove the four screws that keep in place the
two rear feet, and remove the metal sheet covers. AMTE amplifiers are the two leftmost boards with
heat sink; AMCO are the two next ones. AMTE are mechanically independent; AMCO are
connected with thick wires.
At the end of the calibration seal all trimmers.
7.2 Voltage outputs
7.2.1 Range 125 V; board PWA11356
The calibration is executed with the following steps:

. Connect DRTS.3 to the PC and start the test program;
. Select V4 on the V0-V4 switch selector;
. Select in healthy values the range of 125 V, on all phases;
. Select the HF0 test sequence.
First calibration is the d.c. offset. To this purpose:

. Program a maximum test time of 0.1 s,
. Start a trip test with fault voltage of 125 V on all outputs;
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. Select the multimeter on Vdc: the measured voltage is the d.c. offset at the range of 125 V.
Calibrate the offset according to the following table;
. Start a trip test with fault voltage of 12.5 V on all outputs and calibrate the offset of outputs V1, V2,
V3: output V4 has only the range of 125 V;
. Repeat the procedure with the output of 1 V.
In this procedure it is impossible to use the STOP button, as otherwise the selected range is 1 V.
Next calibration is the range gain. To this purpose:

. Program a maximum time of 999 s;
. Measure all outputs with the multimeter set on Vac;
. Calibrate the 1 V range acting on the corresponding GAIN trimmer, according to the following
table;
. Calibrate the 12.5 V range acting on the corresponding GAIN trimmer, according to the following
table;
. Start a trip test with fault voltage of 100 V on all outputs, including V4;
. Calibrate the 125 V range acting on the corresponding GAIN trimmer, according to the following
table.
Note that the first adjustment should be performed on the 1 V range, as otherwise the
adjustment of 1 V gain modifies all other adjustments.
The following table corresponds to the physical location of trimmers, on the PCB edge: on top is
the rear of the instrument; in brackets the PCB marking.
TRIMM. GAIN OUTPUT RANGE GAIN OUTPUT RANGE TRIMM.

N. O.S. O.S. N.
1 (PT14) OS V1 125 V OS V3 125 V 1 (PT14)
2 (PT13) OS V1 1V OS V3 1V 2 (PT13)
3 (PT4) OS V1 12.5 V OS V3 12.5 V 3 (PT4)
4 (PT9) GAIN V1 125 V GAIN V3 125 V 4 (PT9)
5 (PT10) GAIN V1 12.5 V GAIN V3 12.5 V 5 (PT10)
6 (PT16) OS V2 125 V OS V4 125 V 6 (PT16)

7 (PT15) OS V2 1V 7 (PT15)
8 (PT8) OS V2 12.5 V 8 (PT8)
9 (PT11) GAIN V2 125 V GAIN V4 125 V 9 (PT11)
10 (PT12) GAIN V2 12.5 V 10 (PT12)
The following table shows the position of trimmers on the LOWER edge of PCB: on top is the rear
of the instrument; in brackets the PCB marking.
TRIMM. GAIN OUTPUT RANGE GAIN OUTPUT RANGE TRIMM.

N. O.S. O.S. N.
1 (PT1) GAIN V1 1V GAIN V3 1V 1 (PT1)
2 (PT5) GAIN V2 1V
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The following table summarizes upper and lower limits during calibration: they correspond to the
error of 0.02%.
RANGE 1 12.5 125

MINIMUM (V) 0.9998 9.9998 99.998
MAXIMUM (V) 1.0002 10.002 100.02
MAX. OFFSET(mV) ± 0.1 ±1 ± 10
The calibration is executed as above, but the position of trimmers is different. This is the
corresponding table. The top is the rear of the test set.
POSITION TRIMM. GAIN V OUT RANGE GAIN V OUT RANGE

N. O.S. O.S.
1 9 OS V1 125 V OS V3 125 V
2 10 OS V1 12.5 V OS V3 12.5 V
3 11 OS V1 1V OS V3 1V
4 12 GAIN V1 125 V GAIN V3 125 V
5 13 GAIN V1 12.5 V GAIN V3 12.5 V
6 14 GAIN V1 1 GAIN V3 1
7 2 OS V2 125 V OS V4 125 V
8 3 OS V2 12.5 V
9 4 OS V2 1
10 5 GAIN V2 125 V GAIN V4 125 V
11 6 GAIN V2 12.5 V
12 7 GAIN V2 1
First calibration is the d.c. offset. To this purpose, proceed as explained above, starting from the
range of 12.5 V: the 1 V range does not exist;
Next step is the calibration of the gains, starting from the range of 12.5 V. On the output V4 only
the 300 V range is available.
The following is the trimmer position table.

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N. O.S. O.S.
1 13 GAIN V1 12.5 V GAIN V3 12.5 V
2 5 GAIN V1 125 V GAIN V3 125 V
3 6 GAIN V1 300 V GAIN V3 300 V
4 1 OS V1 12.5 V OS V3 12.5 V
5 3 OS V1 125 V OS V3 125 V
6 2 OS V1 300 V OS V3 300 V
7 13 GAIN V2 12.5 V
8 5 GAIN V2 125 V
9 6 GAIN V2 300 V GAIN V4 300 V
10 1 OS V2 12.5 V
11 3 OS V2 125 V
12 2 OS V2 300 V OS V4 300 V
The following is the picture of trimmers location.

OS 12.5
GA12.5
GA 125
GA 300
OS 125
OS 300
GA 12.5
OS 12.5
GA 125
GA 300
OS 125
OS 300
V1,3
V2,4
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The calibration is executed as above, but the position of trimmers is different. This is the
corresponding table. The top is the rear of the test set.

N. O.S. O.S.
1 10 OS V1 300 V OS V3 300 V
2 11 OS V1 125 V OS V3 125 V
3 12 OS V1 12.5 V OS V3 12.5 V
4 13 GAIN V1 300 V GAIN V3 300 V
5 14 GAIN V1 125 V GAIN V3 125 V
6 16 GAIN V1 12.5 V GAIN V3 12.5 V
7 1 OS V2 300 V OS V4 300 V
8 2 OS V2 125 V
9 3 OS V2 12.5 V
10 4 GAIN V2 300 V GAIN V4 300 V
11 5 GAIN V2 125 V
12 6 GAIN V2 12.5 V
The following is the picture of trimmers location.

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GA 12.5
OS 12.5
GA 300
GA 125
OS 300
OS 125
GA 12.5
OS 12.5
GA 300
GA 125
OS 300
OS 125
V1,3 V2,4
7.3 Current outputs
The calibration is executed with the following steps:

. Connect DRTS.3 to the PC and start the test program;
. Select in healthy values the range of 12.5 A, on all phases;
. Select the HF0 test sequence;
. Adjust the amplifiers gain;
. Adjust the offset.
First calibration is gain adjustment. To this purpose:

. Gain adjustment for ranges 0.125 and 1.25 A: connect outputs to the multimeter;
. Gain adjustment for the 12.5 A range: use the measurement Current Transformer.
As already explained, adjustments are performed with current outputs of 0.1; 1; 10 A.
For the calibration proceed as follows:

. Connect the multimeter to output I1;
. Start a trip test with fault current of 0.1 A on I1;
. Measure the output with the multimeter set on Iac;
. Calibrate the 0.125 A range acting on the corresponding GAIN trimmer, according to the following
table;
. Repeat the adjustment on outputs I2, I3;
. Start a trip test with fault current of 1 A on I1;
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table;
. Connect the C.T. to I1 output;
. Start a trip test with fault current of 10 A on I1;
table;
. Repeat the adjustment on outputs I2, I3: range gains are calibrated.
Next calibration is the d.c. offset. The problem here is that with zero current output the test set
automatically selects the 0.125 A range; this is why the procedure is not the same as the one for
voltage outputs. Proceed as follows:
. Connect the multimeter set on Idc to output I1: the measured current is the d.c. offset at the range
of 0.125 A. Calibrate the offset according to the following table;
. Repeat for I2 and I3: the 0.125 A range is adjusted. For other ranges, it is necessary to generate a
d.c. current output and to compensate for the d.c. offset, as follows:
. Program the output frequency equal to zero: DRTS.3 will generate a d.c. current;
. Connect the multimeter to output I1;
. Measure the output with the multimeter set on Idc: the measured output is the current to be
generated plus or minus the offset;
. Calibrate the 1.25 A offset acting on the corresponding O.S. trimmer, according to the following
table, until the reading is 0.1300 A: the offset is removed;
. Measure the output with the multimeter set on Idc: the measured output is the current to be
generated plus or minus the offset;
. Calibrate the 12.5 A offset acting on the corresponding O.S. trimmer, according to the following
table, until the reading is 1.300 A: the offset is removed;
. Repeat the adjustment on outputs I2, I3: offsets are compensated.
At the end of calibration, before executing other tests do not forget to program the fault frequency
back to 50 Hz.
The following table refers to the physical location of trimmers (tr. N.), on the PCB edge: on top is
the rear of the instrument. It refers also to the trimmer value, as marked on the trimmer itself (TR
VAL; R203 = 20 followed by three zero, 20000 Ohm).
TR. TR. GAIN OUT RANGE GAIN OUT RANGE TR. TR.
N. VAL O.S. PUT O.S. PUT N. VAL
1 R203 DON’T TOUCH --- --- DON’T TOUCH --- --- 1 R203
2 R502 GAIN I1 12.5 A GAIN I3 12.5 A 2 R502
3 R502 GAIN I1 1.25 A GAIN I3 1.25 A 3 R502
4 R502 GAIN I1 0.125 A GAIN I3 0.125 A 4 R502
5 R203 O.S. I1 12.5 A O.S. I3 12.5 A 5 R203
6 R203 O.S. I1 1.25 A O.S. I3 1.25 A 6 R203
7 R203 O.S. I1 0.125 A O.S. I3 0.125 A 7 R203
8 R502 GAIN I2 12.5 A DON’T TOUCH --- 8
9 R502 GAIN I2 0.125 A
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10 R502 GAIN I2 1.25 A DON’T TOUCH --- 9 R203

11 R203 O.S. I2 0.125 A DON’T TOUCH --- 10 R203
12 R203 O.S. I2 1.25 A
13 R203 O.S. I2 12.5 A
14 R203 DON’T TOUCH
15 R203 DON’T TOUCH
See also the following pictures.
LEFT BOARD
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RIGHT BOARD
The following table summarizes upper and lower limits during calibration: they correspond to the
error of 0.02%.
RANGE 0.125 (0.1) 1.25 (1) 12.5 (10)

MINIMUM (A) 0.09998 0.9998 9.998
MAXIMUM (A) 0.10002 1.0002 10.002
MAX OFFSET (uA) ± 10 ± 100 ± 1000
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8 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMI150
8.1 Introduction
The optional amplifier AMI150 has the purpose to provide more power on current outputs, if the
power of the DRTS.3 is not enough; it is also possible to control six currents at the meantime.
8.2 Description of AMI150
The optional amplifier AMI150 includes:

. The power supply;
. The control unit.
Physically, the AMI150 (see drawing) is made of a 19” container, 4 U high, with handle for ease of
transportation. All components are slide-in modules, that can be easily replaced for maintenance:
. N. 3 AMI-150 current amplifiers;
. N. 1 ALI 1K power supply.
In the instrument are located also:

. The connector to the DRTS.3;
. The back-panel, that connects all amplifiers, and includes the control microprocessor.
8.3 Connection and test start
Each amplifier has three connection sockets: one red and two black. The two black are bridged
between them, and are provided for ease of connection. The zero of the three amplifiers are
independent: the common connection is made by the metal bridge provided.
8.3.1 Maximum burden
Before executing the test with the AMI150 check that the burdens of the relay under test are
compatible with the current output power. To this purpose, it is necessary to compare the burden
declared by the manufacturer to the following maximum loads.
RANGE (A) 0.05 2.5 12.5 25 50
BURDEN 24 24 1.25 0.24 0.06

(Ohm)
Usually the burden is expressed in terms of VA load at nominal current: it is necessary to

convert it into Ohm, with the following formulas.
Burden = VA / (nominal current)^2
Special care is to be taken when evaluating the burden, as the burden of connecting wires is to be
added to the relay burden. If the relay load is 2 VA at nominal current of 5 A, the relay burden
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is 80 mOhm. In this case it is possible to test at 12.5 A only if the connection and cabling are
maximum 5 m long, with a cross section of 2.5 sq. mm at least, and if cables are tied together,
in order to minimize the reactive component.
For tests at 50 A, it is advisable to use connection cables with at least a cross section of 10 sq. mm.
In case it is desired to run tests at currents higher than 50 A, it is possible to connect all amplifiers in
parallel: it is possible to have 450 VA. However, the maximum load decreases to 0.02 Ohm.
If the problem is having more power at the current of 50 A or less, then connect all amplifiers in
series. In this instance it is possible to have something less than 450 VA because of minor
inaccuracies of current amplifiers in series. Considering 350 VA, maximum loads are the following.
RANGE 0.05 2.5 12.5 25 50

(A)
BURDEN 72 56 2.2 0.56 0.14
(Ohm)
When the output is not the maximum of the range, the maximum burden increases: at 50% of the
range the output power is three times the one available with one output. This is applicable to ranges
2.5 and 12.5 A: at 25 and 50 A range is automatically switched for outputs less than 50% of the
range. The following tables summarizes maximum burdens for the range of 2.5 A, and the
corresponding power. The table reports also the maximum voltage and the maximum error, that is
the value of 1% of the range applied to the output.
INOM MAX MAX MAX MAX

(A) LOAD VA VOLT ERR
(Ohm) (V) (%)
2.5 56 350 140 -1
2 80 320 160 - 1.2
1.5 120 270 180 - 1.7
1 190 190 190 - 2.5
0.4 500 80 200 - 6.2
0.2 1000 40 200 - 12.4
8.3.2 Power-on
Before connecting the relay, connect the AMI150 to the connector EXT. AMP. of the DRTS.3, with
the cable provided.
Then connect the DRTS.3 and AMI-150 to the mains, by means of the power supply cables
provided. The earth is connected to the supply plug. Be careful to have the earth on the supply,
as otherwise the DRTS.3 and AMI-150 would reach the voltage of 110 V: this is caused by
noise suppression capacitors on mains supply.
Power on the AMI150 first, then the DRTS.3. At power on, the green light OK of AMI150 and of
DRTS.3 turn on: this confirms that the microprocessors operate correctly. At the meantime, the self
diagnostic procedure is initiated in both units. Also green lights (8) of the amplifiers will turn on.
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8.3.3 Connection to the relay under test
The connection of the DRTS.3 and AMI150 to the relay under test depends upon the choice about
the AMI150 function.
8.3.3.1 Use of AMI150 to increase the output power
In this instance, currents will be connected to sockets (6) of AMI150: current outputs of the DRTS.3
are disabled, and SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED.
All other signals (voltages, trip input, auxiliary outputs) shall be connected to the DRTS.3, as
explained in the former chapters.
8.3.3.2 Use of AMI150 to have six current outputs
In this instance, currents I1 - I3 will be connected to the DRTS.3, and currents I1-I3 (booster) to the
AMI150. Voltage outputs will not be available; all other signals (trip input, auxiliary outputs) shall
be connected to the DRTS.3, as explained in the former chapters. Current ranges and outputs of the
two units are independently set.
8.3.4 Connection to the PC and test start
The procedure to follow is the one explained for the DRTS.3.
If the red ! LED turns on on the AMI150 and the error is on a current output, the red light (9) of the
AMI150 current amplifier in overload can turn on. Before continuing, it is necessary to press the
corresponding reset button (10).
At power off, turn off the AMI150 first; then the DRTS.3.
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9 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMIV-33
9.1 Introduction
The optional amplifier AMIV-33 has the purpose to allow controlling six currents or six voltages at
the meantime. In addition to this, the unit can be operated also as follows:
. Mirror of DRTS.3 (selection 3I+3V): by connecting in parallel the outputs of AMIV-33 to those of
DRTS.3, this allows increasing the three-phase current to 25 A (with 160 VA of available power),
and the voltage power to 160 VA, at the same voltage range;
. Currents in opposition to DRTS.3 (selection 3V-3I): by connecting in series the outputs of AMIV-
33 to those of DRTS.3, this allows increasing the three-phase power to 160 VA, at the current of
12.5 A.
9.2 Description of AMIV-33
The optional amplifier AMIV-33 includes:

. Three voltage generators;
. The power supply;
. The control board that supervises the unit.
Physically, the AMIV-33 (see drawing) is made of the same container of the DRTS.3, 3 U high, with
handle for ease of transportation. The amplifiers are the same as those used in the DRTS.3.
In the front panel are located:

. The safety plugs and sockets plus the connector for voltage and current outputs;
. Unit status lights;
. Power supply socket and switch.
9.3.1 Power-on
Before connecting the relay, connect the AMIV-33 to the connector EXT. AMP. of the DRTS.3,
with the cable provided.
Then connect the DRTS.3 and AMI/3 to the mains, by means of the power supply cord. The
earth is connected to the supply plug. Be careful to have the earth on the power supply cord, as
otherwise the DRTS.3 and AMIV-33 would reach the voltage of 110 V: this is caused by noise
suppression capacitors on mains supply.
Power on the AMIV-33 first, then the DRTS.3. At power on, the front lights of both instruments
turn on and off as the self-diagnostic is executed; at the end of which, the OK LED’s of AMIV-33
and of DRTS.3 turn on: this confirms that the microprocessors operate correctly. If the DRTS.3 is
powered-on first, an error code can be displayed; in this instance, just press OK on the OK button of
the P.C. display.
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Before executing the test with AMIV-33 check that the burdens of the relay under test are
compatible with the maximum load. To this purpose, it is necessary to compare the burden declared
by the manufacturer to the maximum load.

convert it into Ohm, with the following formulas.

for currents, and
Burden = (nominal voltage)^2 / VA

for voltages.
added to the relay burden.
The connection of the DRTS.3 and AMIV-33 to the relay under test depends upon the choice
about the AMIV-33 function.
Sockets VN and IN are connected together, and are isolated from the DRTS.3 ones.
Aside currents and voltages, all other signals (trip input, auxiliary outputs) shall be connected to the
DRTS.3, as explained in the former chapters.
9.3.2.1 Use AMIV-33 to have six currents
In this instance (6I selection), currents I1 - I3 (DRTS.3) will be connected to the DRTS.3, and
currents I1-I3 (booster) to AMIV-33. Voltage outputs will not be available. Current ranges and
outputs of the two units are independently set.
Maximum current is 12.5 A; the maximum load is 512 mOhm (the same as DRTS.3).
9.3.2.2 Use AMIV-33 to have seven voltages
In this instance, voltages V1 – V4 (DRTS.3) will be connected to the DRTS.3, and voltages V1-V3
(booster) to the AMIV-33. Current outputs will not be available. Voltage ranges and outputs of the
two units are independently set.
Maximum voltage is 125 V; maximum load is 195 Ohm (the same as DRTS.3).
9.3.2.3 Higher power three phase tests
If it is necessary to perform a three phase current test with a burden greater than 512 mOhm, select
the 3V-3I mode, and connect in series current outputs of DRTS.3 and AMIV-33 (between I1 of
DRTS.3 and I1 of AMIV-33 and so on): maximum burden is 1.024 Ohm at 12.5 A.
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In this way it is possible to have 160 VA per phase; however, with this connection, minor
differences of current outputs can tend to overload the amplifier, that would make it impossible to
get the desired power. To overcome this problem it is possible to balance current outputs with a
shunt resistor R, that causes a minor error on current output. The following table summarizes
maximum burden Z at 160 VA, and the corresponding shunt resistor R that causes a maximum
output current error of - 0.5%.
RANGE 0.125 1.25 12.5

SHUNT R (Ohm) 2200 2200 470
The following figure shows the connection diagram (see also figure 4).
Z
DRTS .3 I1 I1 AMIV-33
I2 I2
I3 I3
R R
IN IN
NEUTRAL CABLE
Series connection of current amplifiers to double the power at same current value.

SUFFICIENT BECAUSE OF A TOO HIGH BURDEN. CONNECT NEUTRALS WITH THE
CABLE PROVIDED. With modes 3I+3V or 3V-3I, it is possible to obtain 160 VA per phase at
125 V by connecting DRTS.3 and AMIV-33 outputs in parallel (V1 to V1; V2 to V2; V3 to V3 and
VN to VN, with mismatching resistors; see figure 1).
9.3.2.4 Three phase tests at 25 A
If it is necessary to perform a three phase test at 25 A, select the 3V+3I mode, and connect in
parallel current outputs of DRTS.3 and AMIV-33: maximum burden is 0.256 Ohm at 25 A.
I2 I2
I3 I3
IN IN
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It is possible not to connect voltage outputs; current outputs must be connected to the load, as the
program foresees this connection when computing current outputs: maximum test current is 25 A.
9.3.2.5 Higher current single phase tests
In case it is desired to run single phase tests at higher power and/or higher currents, it is possible to
obtain the following.
320 VA at 25 A. Select 180° between I1 and I2 both on DRTS.3 and AMIV-33; 0° between I1 (DRTS.3) and I1 (AMIV-
33). Connect I1 (DRTS.3) to I1 (AMIV-33), and to one end of the load; connect I2 (DRTS.3) to I2 (AMIV-33), and to
the other end of the load. Do not connect IN to the load. The corresponding maximum load is 512 mOhm. USE THIS
SETTING ONLY IF THE POWER OF A SINGLE OUTPUT IS NOT SUFFICIENT
BECAUSE OF A TOO HIGH BURDEN. CONNECT NEUTRALS WITH THE CABLE
PROVIDED.
Z
I2 I2
I3 I3
R R
IN IN
NEUTRAL CABLE
Series – parallel connection of current amplifiers to double current; power is increased four
times.
320 VA at 50 A. Select 0° between I1 and I2 both on DRTS.3 and AMIV-33; 0° between I1

(DRTS.3) and I1 (AMIV-33). Connect I1 (DRTS.3) to I2 (DRTS.3), to I1 (AMIV-33), to I2 (AMIV-
33), and to one end of the load; connect IN (DRTS.3) to IN (AMIV-33), and to the other end of the
load. The corresponding maximum load is 128 mOhm. NOTE: it is impossible to generate all current
outputs in phase, as this goes beyond the peak power of both instruments.
I2 I2
I3 I3
IN IN
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Parallel connection of current amplifiers multiplies by four current and power.
9.3.2.6 Higher voltage single phase tests
In case it is desired to run single phase voltage tests at higher power and/or output, it is possible to
. 320 VA at 125 V: select 0° between all voltages (DRTS.3 and AMIV-33) and connect outputs V1,
V2 of DRTS.3 and V1, V2 of AMIV-33 in parallel (with mismatching resistors; see figure 1).
. 320 VA at 250 V: select all phases of DRTS.3 at 0°; all phases of AMIV-33 at 180° with respect to
the DRTS.3; V1 and V2 outputs of DRTS.3 in parallel and connected to one end of the load (with
mismatching resistors; see figure 1); V1 and V2 outputs of AMIV-33 in parallel and connected to
the other end of the load; VN connected together.
The procedure to follow is the one explained for the DRTS.3.
At power off, turn off the AMIV-33 first; then the DRTS.3.
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10 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMI-33
10.1 Introduction
The optional amplifier AMI-33 has the purpose to allow controlling six currents at the meantime.
The unit can also be operated as a mirror of the DRTS.3: by connecting in parallel the outputs of
AMIV-33 to those of DRTS.3, it is possible to increase the current to 25 A (with 80 VA of available
power).
10.2 Description of AMI-33
The optional amplifier AMI-33 includes:

. The power supply;
. The control board that supervises the unit.
Physically, AMI-33 (see drawing) is housed in a container that is tighter than the DRTS.3 one, 3 U
high, with handle for ease of transportation. Amplifiers are the same as those used in the DRTS.3.
In the front panel are located:

. The safety plugs and sockets plus the connector for current outputs;
. Unit status lights;
. Power supply socket and switch.
10.3.1 Power-on
Before connecting the relay, connect AMI-33 to the connector EXT. AMP. of DRTS.3, with the
cable provided.
Then connect DRTS.3 and AMI-33 to the mains, by means of the power supply cord. The earth
is connected to the supply plug. Be careful to have the earth on the power supply cord, as
otherwise DRTS.3 and AMI-33 would reach the voltage of 110 V: this is caused by noise
suppression capacitors on mains supply.
Power on AMI-33 first, then DRTS.3. At power on, the front lights of both instruments turn on and
off as the self-diagnostic is executed; at the end of which, the OK LED’s of AMI-33 and of DRTS.3
turn on: this confirms that the microprocessors operate correctly. If DRTS.3 is powered-on first, an
error code can be displayed; in this instance, just press OK on the OK button of the P.C. display.

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Before executing the test with AMI-33 check that the burdens of the relay under test are
compatible with the maximum load. To this purpose, it is necessary to compare the burden declared
by the manufacturer to the maximum load.

convert it into Ohm, with the following formula.

for currents, and
added to relay current burden.
The connection of the DRTS.3 and AMI-33 to the relay under test depends upon the choice about
the AMI-33 function.
Aside currents and voltages, all other signals (trip input, auxiliary outputs) shall be connected to the
DRTS.3, as explained in the former chapters.
10.3.2.1 Use of AMI-33 to have six currents
In this instance (6I selection), currents I1 - I3 (DRTS.3) will be connected to the DRTS.3, and
currents I1-I3 (booster) to AMI-33. Voltage outputs will not be available. Current ranges and
outputs of the two units are independently set.
Maximum current is 12.5 A; the maximum load is 512 mOhm (the same as DRTS.3).
10.3.2.2 Three currents at 12.5 A with higher power
If it is necessary to perform a three phase current test with a burden greater than 512 mOhm, select
the 6I mode, phase shift by 180° booster currents with respect to DRTS.3 ones, and connect in
series current outputs of DRTS.3 and AMI-33 (between I1 of DRTS.3 and I1 of AMI-33 and so on):
maximum burden is 1 Ohm at 12.5 A.
In this way it is possible to have 160 VA per phase; however, with this connection, minor
differences of current outputs can tend to overload the amplifier, that would make it impossible to
get the desired power. To overcome this problem it is possible to balance current outputs with a
shunt resistor R, that causes a minor error on current output. The following table summarizes
maximum burden Z at 160 VA, and the corresponding shunt resistor R that causes a maximum
output current error of - 0.5%.
RANGE 0.125 1.25 12.5

SHUNT R (Ohm) 1200 1200 120
The following figure shows the connection diagram; see also figure 4.
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LOAD
DRTS.3 I1 I1 AMI-33
I2 I2
I3 I3
R SEI SEI R
IN IN
NEUTRAL CABLE
Series connection of current amplifiers to double the power at same current value.

CABLE PROVIDED.
It is also possible to obtain 80 VA per phase at 125 V by connecting DRTS.3 and AMIV-33 outputs
in parallel (V1 to V1; V2 to V2; V3 to V3 and VN to VN, with mismatching resistors; see figure 1).
10.3.2.3 Three phase tests at 25 A
If it is necessary to perform a three phase test at 25 A, select the 3V+3I mode, and connect in
parallel current outputs of DRTS.3 and AMI-33: maximum burden is 0.256 Ohm at 25 A.
DRTS .3 I1 I1 AMI-33
I2 I2
I3 I3
IN IN
It is possible not to connect DRTS.3 voltage outputs; current outputs must be connected to the load,
as the program foresees this connection when computing current outputs: maximum test current is
25 A.
10.3.3.4 Higher current single phase tests

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In case it is desired to run single phase tests at higher power and/or higher currents, it is possible to
320 VA at 25 A. Select 180° between I1 and I2 both on DRTS.3 and AMI-33; 0° between I1
(DRTS.3) and I1 (AMI-33). Connect I1 (DRTS.3) to I1 (AMI-33), and to one end of the load;
connect I2 (DRTS.3) to I2 (AMI-33), and to the other end of the load. Do not connect IN to the
load. The corresponding maximum load is 512 mOhm.
CABLE PROVIDED.
Z
I2 I2
I3 I3
R R
IN IN
NEUTRAL CABLE
Series – parallel connection of current amplifiers to double current; power is increased four
times.
320 VA at 50 A. Select 0° between I1 and I2 both on DRTS.3 and AMI-33; 0° between I1 (DRTS.3)
and I1 (AMI-33). Connect I1 (DRTS.3) to I2 (DRTS.3), to I1 (AMI-33), to I2 (AMI-33), and to one
end of the load; connect IN (DRTS.3) to IN (AMI-33), and to the other end of the load. The
corresponding maximum load is 128 mOhm. NOTE: it is impossible to generate all current outputs
in phase, as this goes beyond the peak power of both instruments.
I2 I2
I3 I3
IN IN
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The procedure to follow is the one explained for DRTS.3.
At power off, turn off AMI-33 first; then DRTS.3.
10.3.4 The MICR board needs to be replaced
If the MICR board needs to be replaced, there is a problem because the firmware of the standard
MICR board is not the same as the one of AMI-99 option, and there is a jumper to move.
. First of all, remove the faulty board, and remove fro it the serial interface connector.
. Next, locate on the new board the pads named JS1 1, 2, 3: they are on the components side,
located close to the connector J801, and to components U17, C76.
. Pads 1 and 2 are connected: remove this connection, and connect pads 2 and 3, as shown.
. Now, go to DIP switches and modify them as follows (force download selection):
SWITCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
POSITION ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON
. Replace the new MICR board, and fit the serial interface connector.
. Power-on AMI-33, connect to the PC, start the UPGRADE program.
. Download the AMI-33 control firmware.
. Power-off, remove the MICR board, and set switches as follows.
SWITCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
POSITION ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON
. Fit the MICR board. Now the option is ready for operation.
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11 MEASUREMENT OPTION
11.1 Introduction
The Measurement option has the purpose to allow measuring currents and voltages. Input ranges
are: two low level, 20 mA d.c. and 10 V d.c., and two high level, 20 A d.c. –a.c. and 250 V d.c. – a.c..
11.2 Description of Measurement option
The optional Measurement is made of two printed circuit boards:

. MISU, mounted on the front panel;
. AP_MISU, that is located in the control boards rack.
Voltages and currents to be measured are connected to the safety sockets (17) on the front panel. In
case of converters, connections are the followings.
DRTS.3
V I
IN
I= V I
(V=)
CONV.
DRTS.3 outputs are connected to converter inputs; converter output is connected to the 20 mA (10
V) metering input. The test can be performed manually, with MAN_W (specification MSE11017),
or automatically, with the program TRANSDUCERS (specification MSE10059). Test details are
explained in software manuals.
In case of high rating current or voltage measurement, inputs are connected to the corresponding
sockets. Connect only one input!
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11.3 MISU calibration.
. On MISU board there are a number of trimmers, that have already been sealed as the board is
calibrated. There is only a small adjustment to be performed, as follows.
. On the edge of the board, starting from the left, there are five trimmers: trimmers P6 and P7 are
respectively the fourth and fifth from the left: see sketch.
AMPLI
20mA
P+
AMPLI
20A
OFFSET AMPLI AMPLI OFFSET AMPLI OFFSET AMPLI

20mA - 20A 250V 10V AD. A/D RMS A/D
TARA240V TARA 9V TARA 0,1Vdc (GENERA
. P+ P- P+ LE)
. Power-on the test set, connect it to the PC and start TDMS MANUAL control. Select the
frequency of 0 Hz.
. Connect the V1 output to the 10 V measurement input.
. Select on the software the 10 V DC measurement.
. Generate in sequence + 9 V and – 9 V. With trimmer P6, offset calibration, make the two readings
equal between them.
. After this, with trimmer P7, gain, make the readings equal to 9.000 V. Now generate again + 9 V
and – 9 V and verify that the gain correction did not alter the offset calibration; else, repeat the
procedure.
In the situation that there is the necessity to set_up the OFFSET current :
1 ) generate 19 mA, and with trimmer P5 verify if you meet the correct value
2) shortcircuit the input current and consequently with trimmer P8 try to meet the correct value.
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12 IO6432 OPTION
12.1 Introduction
Option IO6432 has the purpose of increasing the number of digital inputs and outputs, respectively
64 and 32. These inputs and outputs add to the existing ones.
12.2 Description of IO6432
The option is installed in the rear of DRTS.3: input and output connectors are accessible through a
window in the rear screen. Input and output characteristics are the followings.
TRIP INPUTS
- Number of inputs: 64, divided in 4 groups of 16 that are isolated among them.
- Type of input: opto-isolated circuits, with a constant current load.
- Input level: from 5 V to 130 V d.c.; maximum input current 3 mA. DO NOT APPLY MORE
THAN 130 V!
- Connection: 68 way connector.
- Designation of inputs. Standard inputs (on the front of DRTS.3) are numbered from C1 to C8; the
additional ones are numbered from C16 to C80. The four references are:
. COM-1: C17-C32;
. COM-2: C33-C48;
. COM-3: C49-C64;
. COM-4: C65-C80.
AUXILIARY OUTPUTS
- Number of outputs: 32, divided in 4 groups of 8, that are isolated among them.
- Type of output: MOSFET open collector.
- Output level: maximum voltage 130 V; minimum drive capability 15 mA; maximum 50 mA. DO
NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE OUTPUT!
- Connection: 50 way connector.
- Designation of outputs. Standard outputs (on the front of DRTS.3) are numbered from A1 to A4;
the additional ones are numbered from A16 to A48. The four references are:
. RIF-1: A17-A24;
. RIF-2: A25-A32;
. RIF-3: A33-A40;
. RIF-4: A41-A48.
Appendix 10 provides the pinot configuration, and the position of mating connectors pins, with
soldering contacts, provided with the instrument.
The test program does not allow to control IO6432; it is accessible via software.
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13 GPS OPTION
13.1 Introduction
The GPS option has the purpose to allow testing the following relays:
. Distance relays connected with permissive or blocking schemes;
. Line differential.
For the test are requested two test sets in distant sites, and the possibility to simulate faults at the
meantime on both instruments. In the first instance the timing error can be in the range of some
millisecond; for the second one, the maximum timing error is 100 us.
13.2 Description of GPS option
The GPS option that can generate the synchronization impulses, that last 10 ms and have a
maximum error of 2 us between two GPS. These impulses can be generated as the seconds of the
absolute time are elapsed, with a pace selectable among 5 – 10 – 20 – 30 – 40 – 60 s. The first
impulse is generated after one to two complete periods are elapsed from the moment the
START/STOP pushbutton was pressed. If, for instance, the selection is 30 s, impulses are generated
when the absolute time is:
(hh; mm; 0”; hh; mm; 30“; hh; mm+1; 0“; hh; mm+1; 30“...).
13.3 Directions for the use of GPS option
The operators at both sites should connect first GPS to the mains by the plug (1): the 1 pps light
starts turning on, thus assuring that GPS is operational.
After this locate the antenna, that should be located in a place that allows it to receive the
synchronizing signals from 4 GPS satellites. Usually it is enough to put it outside the protections
building; if the building is armored the distance should increase. The antenna provided has a cable 6
m long, usually enough for the purpose. The user can increase the distance by an extension cable,
provided that it is made of satellite graded shielded cable, such as CT/100 or CT/167, with BNC
connectors terminations. The maximum cable length should be such not to attenuate more than 10
dB the signal at 1.5 GHz: for CT/100 this means 50 m maximum.
After the antenna is located, connect it to GPS with connector (7). The green GPS locked light (5)
turns on within 15 minutes (typically 1 minute); if not, try to press the white key by the light. If this
is not enough, the antenna should be located in another position.
Connect DRTS.3 to the relay to be tested; in particular, connect relay trip contacts to inputs C1 to
C4.
Connect now GPS to DRTS.3. To this purpose, connect the black socket (8) to C5-8 common, and
the red socket (8) to C5. Connect DRTS.3 to the PC and select in Preferences the type of relay trip
contacts for C1– C4, and D.C. Voltage, 24 V, for C5-C8. Select also Debounce delay = 0 for C5-C8.
Note that selections for C1-c4 and C5-C8 can be different.
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V, I V, I
GPS TEST RELAY RELAY TEST GPS

C5 SET CABLE SET C5
1 1 C1-4 1 2 C1-4 2 2
TEST SETUP
Select the pulse interval on switch (2): 30 s or more are a good choice, to avoid the risk to loose
synchronization during the test.
It is possible now to start the test. The two operators should keep in touch by phone, and start on
the PC the test program they want to use.
Let us assume for example that the program is Z-PRO, with the Intertrip test selected. Both
operators can program the desired tests before starting the first one; then, they should press test
START on PC at approximately the same time. After this, they should press the GPS START/STOP
button (1): its light turns on, and the PULSE light (3) turns on as the first synchronization impulse is
generated; it will be applied after one to two selected periods. After this, impulses are generated at
the selected time interval.
When the two DRTS.3 sense the first pulse they execute the first test at the meantime, and provide
the first test result. Pressing test START on PC again the second test can be initiated, and so on until
all tests are over. START commands cannot be contemporary; they should be provided before the
next synchronization impulse.
1 2
GPS SYNCHRONIZER
PULSE
3
20 30
10 40
START/STOP
1 pps 5 60
4
GPS
5 PULSE INTERVAL
(seconds)
LOCKED
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GPS ANTENNA
T0,5A 250V
PULSE
100-240V~ 50/60Hz 5W
8
00
FRONT AND GREAR GPS PANELS
GPS LIST OF COMPONENTS
1) START/STOP pushbutton, with light.

2) Pulse interval selector
3) Pulse available.
4) 1 pps light; GPS ON.
5) GPS locked.
6) Mains connector.
7) BNC connector to antenna.
8) Pulse output sockets.
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14 MAINS SYNCHRONISER OPTION
The option is made of a plug that fits into the mains, and that has two banana sockets for the
connection to the test set counting input. The purpose is to synchronize the outputs of two test sets
to the mains: as the synchronisation is repeated every 2 minutes, the test set stays locked to the
mains for the infinity.
The option includes a circuit that squares the sinusoidal mains waveform; the isolated output is a
square-wave with an amplitude of 18 V nominal, running at the mains frequency.
There are two instances where the option can be necessary:

. Generating a current or voltage into a device that is also taking a signal from the mains;
. Synchronising two test sets to the mains, and then using them to test line differential relays.
The following design applies to the test of line differential relays.
TEST SET 1 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 TEST SET 2
INP 2 INP 2
POWER
CABLE
MAINS
SYNCHRON. MAINS
SYNCHRON.
The outputs of the mains synchroniser have to be connected to the INP 2 sockets of both test sets.
The inputs should be selected with voltage; the voltage threshold is 5 V.
Start the program that allows performing the differential test with mains synchronisation: both test
sets will be locked to the mains. Now it is possible to apply the nominal current to both ends: as if
this is not at the meantime, just ignore the corresponding trip. This is the pre-fault situation
From this moment on, it is possible to perform any test, of the type healthy – fault – healthy: it will
be possible to explore the entire relay curve.
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APPENDIX 1: OTHER INFORMATION ON DRTS.3
1) The control of the unit's functions and the external communications are performed by the MICR-
H board, that includes the following circuits:
. HITACHI SH32 microprocessor.
. N. 2 128 Kword RAM.
. N 1 256 Kword DRAM
. N 1 256 Kword FLASH EPROM
. N. 2 programmable logic.
. Some additional logic circuit
2) The sinusoidal generation is performed by the CONV-H board that includes:

. A reference voltage, stable with temperature.
. N. 6 DAC 12 bit A/D converters, for the output amplitude control.
. N. 6 output generation circuits including:
. N 6 DAC outputs programmable filters;
. N 6 amplifying circuits, with settings.
A seventh generation circuit is located in the APMISU board.
3) The conditioning and tripping signals adapting is made on the INTE board, that includes ten
filter and adapter circuits of the tripping inputs, in order to accommodate dry or under voltage
contacts. The selection is performed by the program. The voltage to wet the dry contacts is
generated on the RELE board.
The four relays for the auxiliary outputs are located in the RELE board.
4) Three outputs of the CONV board are converted into current outputs by the AMCO amplifiers,
that include:
. The d.c. supply of all amplifiers;
. Three current amplifier, with current feedback, with range selection and protection against
overloads;
. Protection circuits that communicate to the microprocessor: overload, overtemperature. In case of
error, the DRTS.3 stops generating the current and shows the anomaly to the user.
5) The other CONV outputs are amplified into voltage outputs by the AMTE board, that
includes:
. Voltage amplifier, with feedback, with range selection and protection against connection to
live wires;
. Current limit and output disconnection in case of connection to live wires;
. Protection circuits that communicate to the microprocessor: overload, overtemperature. In case of
error, the DRTS.3 stops generating the voltage and shows the anomaly to the user.
6) The instrument supply is provided by the following boards:

. FRONT.3, with a step-down regulator that generates a stabilized DC voltage that powers the other
supplies and the + 12 V supply;
. ALI_DRTS.3 board, that includes the auxiliary voltage regulators: +5 V, +/- 15 V,
. VALI.3 module, that generates the 190 V supplies for the voltage amplifiers;
. VCC.3 module, that generates the auxiliary d.c. voltage supply.
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APPENDIX 2: DRTS.3 SERIAL INTERFACE
CONNECTOR: D TYPE, FEMALE, 9 WAYS.
PIN N° SIGNAL
1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 --
APPENDIX 3: SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE
DRTS.3 PC
PI SIGN PI SIGNAL
N N
1 DCD 1 DCD
2 RXD 3 TXD
3 TXD 2 RXD
4 DTR 6 DSR
5 GND 5 GND
6 DSR 4 DTR
7 RTS 8 CTS
8 CTS 7 RTS
APPENDIX 4: PC ADAPTOR
SIGNAL PIN PIN

DRTS.3 PC
(9 WAY) (25 WAY)
DCD 1 8
RXD 2 3
TXD 3 2
DTR 4 20
GND 5 7
DSR 6 6
RTS 7 4
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CTS 8 5
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APPENDIX 5: LIST OF DRTS.3 SPARE PARTS
This appendix lists the suggested spare parts. The list is divided in two: main spare parts and
other spares. The separation follows the level of probability of the intervention.
A) DRTS.3 MAIN SPARE PARTS
N. DESCRIPTION CODE
1 AMCO SIN YWA11363

1 AMCO DX YWA11364
1 AMTE YWA11356
B) OTHER DRTS.3 SPARE PARTS
N. DESCRIPTION CODE
1 VALI.3 MODULE YWA11355

1 FRONT.3 YWA11351
1 ALI_DRTS.3 YWA11352
C) SPARE PARTS FOR AMI-150
N. DESCRIPTION CODE
1 AMI-150 AMPLIFIER ZII21131

1 ALI 1K POWER SUPPLY ZII41131
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APPENDIX 6: ERROR CODES AND CORRESPONDING AREA
Error messages from the PC are listed in the following table. The table lists also the meaning of the
code, and the fault area or the cause of the fault.
FAULT CAUSE AREA

CODE
1 - PARITY/FRAMING/OVERRUN MICR
2 - NON-BCD CODE, LONGITUDINAL FIELD MICR
3 - NON-BCD CODE, LRC FIELD MICR
4 - NON-BCD CODE, ID PARAMETER FIELD MICR
5 - INCORRECT LRC MICR
6 - ETX PREMATURE CONNECTION
7 - ETX NOT ARRIVED CONNECTION
8 - NON-BCD CODE IN PARAMETER VALUE FIELD MICR
9 - DROP IN DTR DURING TRANSMISSION CONNECTION
10 - FRAME LENGTH DOES NOT COMPLY CONNECTION
11 - ID PARAMETER CODE INCORRECT CONNECTION
12 - OVERFLOW BUFFER PARAMETERS MICR
13 -
14 - START VALUES RECEIVED WHILE RUNNING SOFTWARE
15 - NEW VALUES RECEIVED WHILE RUNNING SOFTWARE
16 - REPEAT RECEIVED WHILE RUNNING SOFTWARE
17 -
18 - PARAMETER VALUE OUT OF RANGE SOFTWARE
21 – RECEIVE DATA FRAME TIMEOUT CONNECTION

22 – DATA FRAME READ ERROR CONNECTION
40 - NUCI INCORRECT SOFTWARE

41 - CICO INCORRECT SOFTWARE
42 – TEST START WITHOUT HEALTHY VALUES SOFTWARE
44 - TRIP INPUTS NOT PROGRAMMED SOFTWARE

45 – COUNTING AND TRIP INPUTS ENABLED IN SAME CYCLE SOFTWARE
46 – COUNTING INPUTS ENABLED IN THRESHOLD TEST SOFTWARE
47 - BOOSTER ERROR SOFTWARE
48 - OVERLOAD I1 BOOSTER LOAD
51 - OVERLOAD V1 BOOSTER LOAD
60 - FAULT IN GENERATOR 12 (UTB) POWER-ON

61 - FAULT IN VOLTAGE RELAY (UTB, ART) REL MODULE
62 - FAULT IN CURRENT RELAY (UTB, ART) REL MODULE
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63 - ALI ± 15 V FAILURE HARDWARE

64 - AMI VOLTAGE POWER FAILURE (UTB, ART) HARDWARE
65 - AMI CURRENT POWER FAILURE (UTB, ART) HARDWARE
66 - IR CURRENT ERROR (UTB, ART) HARDWARE
67 - IR OVERLOAD LOAD
68 - IS CURRENT ERROR (UTB, ART) HARDWARE
69 - IS OVERLOAD LOAD
70 - IT CURRENT ERROR (UTB, ART) HARDWARE
71 - IT OVERLOAD LOAD
72 - AMV TERM FAULT LOAD
73 - AMI TERM FAULT LOAD
74 - V1 VOLTAGE ERROR (UTB, ART) HARDWARE
75 - V1 OVERLOAD LOAD
80 - UDC FAULT LOAD
81 - TERM 12 FAULT LOAD
82 - INTERFACE SUPPLY FAILURE (UTB, ART) HARDWARE
83 - RS232 SUPPLY FAILURE (UTB, ART) HARDWARE
84 - ERROR CONVERTER V1 LOW HARDWARE

87 - ERROR CONVERTER I1 LOW HARDWARE
90 - ERROR CONVERTER V1 MID HARDWARE
92 - ERROR CONVERTER V1 HIGH HARDWARE
102 - ERROR CONVERTER I1 MID HARDWARE
104 - ERROR CONVERTER I1 HIGH HARDWARE
126 - ERROR ON D.C. LOW SUPPLY HARDWARE

127- ERROR ON D.C. HIGH SUPPLY HARDWARE
128 - DO_REPEAT BEFORE TEST DEFINITION SOFTWARE
129 - CYCLE OPERATIVE MODE REDEFINITION SOFTWARE
130 - VALI FORMAT STRING INVALID SOFTWARE
131 - IMMEDIATE COMMAND FORMAT ERROR SOFTWARE
132 - NUCI E CICO DISCORDANCE SOFTWARE
133 - SAME CICO VALUE RECEIVED MANY TIMES SOFTWARE
134 - INVALID SELECTION CODE SOFTWARE
135 - PARAMETER RECEIVED BEFORE NUCI SOFTWARE
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136 - PARAMETER RICEIVED BEFORE CICO SOFTWARE

137 - VOLTAGE RANGE OR AMPLITUDE ERROR SOFTWARE
138 - VOLTAGE RANGE OR AMPLITUDE ERROR SOFTWARE
139 - VOLTAGES ANGLE ERROR SOFTWARE
140 - CURRENTS ANGLE ERROR SOFTWARE
141 - ANGLE REFERENCE ERROR SOFTWARE
142 - ATTEMPT TO RECORD WHILE OPERATING SOFTWARE
143 - WAVE-FORM LOADING ERROR CONNECTION
144 - FIRMWARE LOADING ERROR CONNECTION
145 - ERROR IN FIRMWARE CRC CONNECTION
146 - TEST CYCLE SEQUENCE ERROR CONNECTION
147 - INCOMPATIBLE TEST CYCLE TYPE CONNECTION
148 - INCOMPATIBLE GRADIENT TEST PARAMETERS SOFTWARE
149 - INCOPATIBLE INPUTS PROGRAMMING CONNECTION
150 - REQUESTED H/W OPTION IS NOT PRESENT SOFTWARE
151 - RESULTS TOO LONG SOFTWARE
152 - FLASH EPROM BUILDER NOT VALID MICR
153 - FLASH EPROM MEMORY CODE ERROR MICR
154 - PROTECTED SECTOR FOUND IN FLASH EPROM MICR
155 - FLASH EPROM CLEANING ERROR MICR
156 - FLASH EPROM PROGRAMMING ERROR MICR
157 - OUT OF TIME IN PROGRAM UPDATING MICR
158 - UPDATING PROGRAM DATA ERROR MICR
159 – INVALID POINT OF WAVE SOFTWARE
160 – CYCLE WITH ZERO DURATION SOFTWARE
161 – ART/100 PROGRAMMING ERROR SOFTWARE
162 – DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON + 95 V SUPPLY (DRTS.3) POWER SUPPLY
163 – DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON - 95 V SUPPLY (DRTS.3) POWER SUPPLY
164 – DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON + 113 V SUPPLY (300 V) POWER SUPPLY
168 – DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON - 113 V SUPPLY (300 V) POWER SUPPLY
172 – DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON + 95 V SUPPLY (DRTS.3) POWER SUPPLY
173 – DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON - 95 V SUPPLY (DRTS.3) POWER SUPPLY
174 – DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON + 113 V SUPPLY (AMIV.33) POWER SUPPLY
178 – DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON - 113 V SUPPLY (AMIV.33) POWER SUPPLY
180 – D.C. VOLTAGE SUPPLY THERMAL ERROR POWER SUPPLY
181 – ZERO SEQUENCE THERMAL ERROR LOAD
182 – V1 VOLTAGE THERMAL ERROR LOAD
185 - I1 CURRENT THERMAL ERROR LOAD
186 – I2 CURRENT THERMAL ERROR LOAD
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 92/108
187 – I3 CURRENT THERMAL ERROR LOAD

188 – VOLTAGE SUUPLY THERMAL ERROR POWER SUPPLY
189 - + 12 V SUPPLY THERMAL ERROR POWER SUPPLY
190 – CURRENT AMPLIFIER SUPPLY THERMAL ERROR POWER SUPPLY
191 – I/O EXPANSION ERROR SOFTWARE
192 – BOOSTER THERMAL ERROR LOAD
193 – D.C. SUPPLY OVERLOAD LOAD
194 – ZERO SEQUENCE OVERLOAD LOAD
195 – V4 OUTPUT OVERLOAD LOAD
196 – V4 THERMAL OVERLOAD LOAD
199 – MISMATCH BETWEEN DRTS.3 AND AMIV-33:
NOT THE SAME VOLTAGE RANGE AMIV-33
200 - + 5 V AUXILIARY VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY

203 - - 15 V AUXILIARY VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY
204 - + 48 V VOLTAGE AMPLIFIERS SUPPLY (UTB, ART) POWER SUPPLY
205 - - 48 V VOLTAGE AMPLIFIERS SUPPLY (UTB, ART) POWER SUPPLY
206 - + 30 V CURRENT AMPLIFIERS SUPPLY (ART) POWER SUPPLY
207 - - 30 V CURRENT AMPLIFIERS SUPPLY (ART) POWER SUPPLY
208 - + 48 V CURRENT AMPLIFIERS SUPPLY (ART) POWER SUPPLY
209 - - 48 V CURRENT AMPLIFIERS SUPPLY (ART) POWER SUPPLY
210 - + 53 V CURRENT AMPLIFIERS SUPPLY (UTB) POWER SUPPLY
211 - - 53 V CURRENT AMPLIFIERS SUPPLY (UTB) POWER SUPPLY
212 - 230 V A.C. SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY
213 - 245 V D.C. SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY
214 - OVERTEMPERATURE ON MICROPROCESSOR BOARD MICR
215 - OVERCURRENT ON V1 TRANSFORMER PRIMARY (ART) LOAD
218 - OVERVOLTAGE ON I1 TRANSFORMER PRIMARY (ART) LOAD
221 - ERROR UNKNOWN FAULT CODE HARDWARE
222 – ERROR + 125 V SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY
223 - ERROR + 165 V SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY
224 - ERROR + 200 V SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY
225 - ERROR - 125 V SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY
228 – COUNTER FEED ON VOLTAGE OUTPUTS LOAD
229 – BOOSTER LINK ERROR CONNECTION
230 – OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V1 LOAD
231 - OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V2 LOAD
232 - OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V3 LOAD
233 - OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER I1 LOAD
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 93/108

236 – THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V1 LOAD
237 - THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V2 LOAD
238 - THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V3 LOAD
239 - THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER I1 LOAD
242 - THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY
243 - THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER CURRENT SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY
244 - COUNTER FEED ON BOOSTER VOLTAGE OUTPUTS LOAD
245 - + 12 V SUPPLY ERROR ON BOOSTER POWER SUPPLY
246 - - 15 V SUPPLY ERROR ON BOOSTER POWER SUPPLY
253 – BOOSTER PROTOCOL ERROR SOFTWARE
254 – BOOSTER SYSTEM ERROR SOFTWARE
255 – BOOSTER MAIN FAULT POWER SUPPLY
256 - MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR MICR
257 - I/O DRIVER ERROR MICR
258 - RUNTIME ERROR MICR
259 - PROGRAM ERROR MICR
260 - XILINX A PROGRAMMING ERROR MICR
261 - XILINX B PROGRAMMING ERROR MICR
262 - FLASH EPROM INTEGRITY ERROR MICR
263 - MASS MEMORY ERROR MICR
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 94/108
APPENDIX 7: CONNECTOR 11 V+I
On connection pins provided it is possible to crimp wires with AWG size 20 to 16 (0.52 sq. mm. To
1.5 sq. mm.). The nominal pin current rating is 13 A; the wire size is adequate for the standard use
with intermittent currents. For high duty tests at maximum current the wire size is too little; please
use the safety sockets.
PIN N. SIGNAL PIN N. SIGNAL

A V1 G I1
B V2 H I2
C V3 I I3
D VN K V4
E 0 VDC L IN
F VDC M -
A J
B H
K
M
C G
L
D F
E
FRONT VIEW OF V+I CONNECTOR
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 95/108
APPENDIX 8: CONNECTOR 16 C+A
1.5 sq. mm.).
PIN N. SIGNAL PIN N. SIGNAL

A A1-C R A2-C
B A1-NC S A2-NC
C A1-NO T A2-NO
D A3-C U C5-C8: C
E A3-NC V C5
F A3-NO W C6
G A4-C X C7
H A4-NC Y C8
J A4-NO Z Imp1
K C1-C4: C a Imp5
L C1 b -
M C2 c -
N C3 d -
P C4 e -
S A B
R T C
b
P U D
a e
N c V E
Z d
M W F
Y
L X G
K J H
FRONT VIEW OF C+A CONNECTOR

Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 96/108
APPENDIX 9: CONNECTOR 34 ZERO POWER
1.5 sq. mm.).
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

A (RXD1B) N V3
B (RXD1A) P V1
C (AMPEXT1) R IN
BRIDGE TO J
D (MODE) S IN
E I1 T I3
F I2 U (AMPEXT0)
G (SCK1A) V (SCK1B)
H (TXD1B) W (ERRBOOSTER)
J LOGICAL 0 X IN
K Y IN
L ANALOG 0 Z (TXD1A)
M V2
A
B P
C R N
S Y
D M
T Z X
E L
U W
F V K
G J
H
FRONT VIEW OF EXT. AMP. CONNECTOR
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 97/108
APPENDIX 10: CABLE FROM DRTS.3 TO BOOSTERS
CABLE TO AMI-150
This cable connects DRTS.3 to AMI-150. DRTS.3 side: male pins; booster side: female pins.
PIN PIN SIGNAL

DRTS BOOSTER
A A RXD1B
B P RXD1A
C N AMPEXT1
D M MODE
E L I1
F K I2
G J SCK1A
H H TXD1B
J G LOGICAL 0
K F -
L E ANALOG 0
M D V2
N C V3
P B V1
R - IN
S - IN
T X I3
U W AMPEXT0
V V SCK1B
W U ERRBOOSTER
X - IN
Y - IN
Z Z TXD1A
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 98/108
CABLE TO OTHER BOOSTERS
This cable connects DRTS.3 to all other boosters. DRTS.3 side: male pins; booster side: female pins.
PIN PIN SIGNAL

DRTS BOOSTER
A H RXD1B
B Z RXD1A
C C AMPEXT1
D D MODE
E E I1
F F I2
G G SCK1A
H A TXD1B
J J LOGICAL 0
(K) (F) -
L L ANALOG 0
M M V2
N N V3
P P V1
R R IN
S S IN
T T I3
U U AMPEXT0
V V SCK1B
W W ERRBOOSTER
X X IN
Y Y IN
Z B TXD1A
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 99/108
APPENDIX 11: IO6432 CONNECTORS
THESE CONNECTORS APPLY TO UNITS DELIVERED BEFORE MAY 2003
J800 connector: trip inputs

J800 J800
1 COM-4 35 COM-2
2 IN-80 36 IN-48
3 IN-79 37 IN-47
4 IN-78 38 IN-46
5 IN-77 39 IN-45
6 IN-76 40 IN-44
7 IN-75 41 IN-43
8 IN-74 42 IN-42
9 IN-73 43 IN-41
10 IN-72 44 IN-40
11 IN-71 45 IN-39
12 IN-70 46 IN-38
13 IN-69 47 IN-37
14 IN-68 48 IN-36
15 IN-67 49 IN-35
16 IN-66 50 IN-34
17 IN-65 51 IN-33
18 IN-64 52 IN-32
19 IN-63 53 IN-31
20 IN-62 54 IN-30
21 IN-61 55 IN-29
22 IN-60 56 IN-28
23 IN-59 57 IN-27
24 IN-58 58 IN-26
25 IN-57 59 IN-25
26 IN-56 60 IN-24
27 IN-55 61 IN-23
28 IN-54 62 IN-22
29 IN-53 63 IN-21
30 IN-52 64 IN-20
31 IN-51 65 IN-19
32 IN-50 66 IN-18
33 IN-49 67 IN-17
34 COM-3 68 COM-1
2 34
1 33
36 68
35 67
Connector J800: pin layout; soldering side

Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 100/108
THESE CONNECTORS APPLY TO UNITS DELIVERED BEFORE MAY 2003
J802 connector: auxiliary outputs

J802 J802
1 RIF-2 26 N.C.
2 N.C. 27 RIF-4
3 N.C. 28 N.C.
4 N.C. 29 N.C.
5 OUT-32 30 OUT-48
6 OUT-31 31 OUT-47
7 OUT-30 32 OUT-46
8 OUT-29 33 OUT-45
9 OUT-28 34 OUT-44
10 OUT-27 35 OUT-43
11 OUT-26 36 OUT-42
12 OUT-25 37 OUT-41
13 N.C. 38 N.C.
14 OUT-24 39 OUT-40
15 OUT-23 40 OUT-39
16 OUT-22 41 OUT-38
17 OUT-21 42 OUT-37
18 OUT-20 43 OUT-36
19 OUT-19 44 OUT-35
20 OUT-18 45 OUT-34
21 OUT-17 46 OUT-33
22 N.C. 47 N.C.
23 N.C. 48 N.C.
24 N.C. 49 RIF-3
25 RIF-1 50 N.C.
2 24
1 25
27 49
26 50
Connector J802: pin layout; soldering side

Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 101/108
THESE CONNECTORS APPLY TO UNITS DELIVERED AFTER MAY 2003
J800 connector: trip inputs
PIN - SIGNAL PIN - SIGNAL PIN - SIGNAL

A1 = IN1 B1 = COM1 C1 = IN33
A2 = IN2 B2 = COM3 C2 = IN34
A3 = IN3 B3 = N.C. C3 = IN35
A4 = IN4 B4 = N.C. C4 = IN36
A5 = IN5 B5 = N.C. C5 = IN37
A6 = IN6 B6 = N.C. C6 = IN38
A7 = IN7 B7 = N.C. C7 = IN39
A8 = IN8 B8 = N.C. C8 = IN40
A9 = IN9 B9 = N.C. C9 = IN41
A10 = IN10 B10 = N.C. C10 = IN42
A11 = IN11 B11 = N.C. C11 = IN43
A12 = IN12 B12 = N.C. C12 = IN44
A13 = IN13 B13 = N.C. C13 = IN45
A14 = IN14 B14 = N.C. C14 = IN46
A15 = IN15 B15 = N.C. C15 = IN47
A16 = IN16 B16 = N.C. C16 = IN48
A17 = IN17 B17 = N.C. C17 = IN49
A18 = IN18 B18 = N.C. C18 = IN50
A19 = IN19 B19 = N.C. C19 = IN51
A20 = IN20 B20 = N.C. C20 = IN52
A21 = IN21 B21 = N.C. C21 = IN53
A22 = IN22 B22 = N.C. C22 = IN54
A23 = IN23 B23 = N.C. C23 = IN55
A24 = IN24 B24 = N.C. C24 = IN56
A25 = IN25 B25 = N.C. C25 = IN57
A26 = IN26 B26 = N.C. C26 = IN58
A27 = IN27 B27 = N.C. C27 = IN49
A28 = IN28 B28 = N.C. C28 = IN60
A29 = IN29 B29 = N.C. C29 = IN61
A30 = IN30 B30 = N.C. C30 = IN62
A31 = IN31 B31 = COM4 C31 = IN63
A32 = IN32 B32 = COM2 C32 = IN64
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 102/108
THESE CONNECTORS APPLY TO UNITS DELIVERED AFTER MAY 2003
J802 connector: auxiliary outputs
PIN - SIGNAL PIN - SIGNAL

A1 = OUT1 C1 = OUT17
A9 = RIF-1 C9 = RIF-3
A10 = N.C. C10 = N.C.
A11 = N.C. C11 = N.C.
A12 = N.C. C12 = N.C.
A13 = N.C. C13 = N.C.
A14 = N.C. C14 = N.C.
A15 = N.C. C15 = N.C.
A16 = N.C. C16 = N.C.
A17 = N.C. C17 = N.C.
A18 = N.C. C18 = N.C.
A19 = N.C. C19 = N.C.
A20 = N.C. C20 = N.C.
A21 = N.C. C21 = N.C.
A22 = N.C. C22 = N.C.
A23 = N.C. C23 = N.C.
A24 = RIF-2 C24 = RIF-4
A25 = OUT9 C25 = OUT25
A26 = OUT10 C26 = OUT26
A27 = OUT11 C27 = OUT27
A28 = OUT12 C28 = OUT28
A29 = OUT13 C29 = OUT29
A30 = OUT14 C30 = OUT30
A31 = OUT15 C31 = OUT31
A32 = OUT16 C32 = OUT32
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 103/108
DRTS.3 PART LIST
17 14 15 14 13 12 10 9 7 6 5 3 2
V0
C4 C5 A4 V1 I1 OK
0 10 V= 250V?~
!
C3 C6 A3 V2 V4 I2 ERR
0 20 mA= 20 A ~
ANALOG INPUT ON
+
C2 C7 A2 V3 I3
- IN
C1 C8 A1 V4 DRTS-3
260V= 12.5A~ AUTOMATIC RELAY TESTING T3.15A 250V
AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
250V~ 5A
C C VN
125V~ RS232
V~ V~
250 V~
EXT.AMP. C+A ! V+I 10A 250V
19 16 11 8 4 1
DRTS.3 FRONT PANEL
1) Power supply socket with filter and fuse, type T10A.

2) Power-on switch, with light.
3) Instrument state lights.
4) 9-way connector of the RS232 serial interface.
5) Current output safety sockets: three phases with common neutral (IN).
6) Output current lights (ON = current available).
7) Switch to select voltage V4 or zero sequence voltage (Vo) on socket V4.
8) Safety sockets of d.c. voltage.
9) Output voltage lights (ON = voltage available).
10) Voltage output safety sockets: four phases with common neutral (VN).
11) Current and voltage output connector.
12) Safety sockets of auxiliary contacts A1 - A4.
13) Auxiliary contacts lights (ON = switched).
14) Safety sockets of trip inputs C1 - C8, with two isolated references.
15) Trip input contacts lights (ON = closed).
16) Connector of trip inputs and auxiliary outputs.
17) Safety sockets of voltage and current measurement inputs.
18) Connector to the IO6432 digital inputs and outputs expansion.
19) Connector for the optional amplifiers AMI-150 or AMI-33, and for the zero power outputs.
20) Rack with control cards back-panel YWA11318 and power supply back panel YWA11354.
21) PASSIVE printed wire board YWA11316, with connections to the back panel and zero power
circuits.
22) MICR-H YWA12300, with: microprocessor, memories, programmable logics.
23) CONV-H YWA21302, with the digital to analog converters.
24) Optional AP-MISU YWA11347, for the measurement of current or voltage inputs and control of
optional IO6432 module.
25) INTE-H2 trip inputs interface YWA11310.
26) RELE YWA11348, with A1-A4 auxiliary outputs relays and connectors for the amplifiers.
27) AMTE V1-V2 YWA11356: three phase and V4 voltage amplifiers.
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 104/108
28) AMCO IR-IS YWA11363; AMCO IT YWA11364: three phase current amplifiers.
29) Switching power supply of voltage amplifiers supplies, YWA11355.
30) ALIGEN YWA11351, that generates a non regulated d.c. voltage that supplies other power
supplies.
31) Fans.
32) Lights that turn on when trip inputs under voltage are selected.
33) Front panel with PWB’s: trip input filters YWA11320, mains supply filter YWA11353; signaling
lights boards YWA11350; YWA11321; YWA11311; connector board YWA11322.
34) ALIAUX YWA11352, with analog and logic circuits supplies.
35) Auxiliary D.C. voltage module YWA11367.
36) On front-panel: optional MISU board YWA11328.
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 105/108
AMI150 PART-LIST
10 8 9 2 5
7 1
1) Power supply socket.

2) Power-on switch with light.
3) Connector to the DRTS.3.
4) Additional ground socket.
6) Current output sockets: one phase and two neutrals per amplifier.
7) Protection fuse, T2A.
8) Green power-on light.
9) Red alarm light.
10) Alarm reset push-button.
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 106/108
AMIV-33 PART-LIST
10 9 6 5 3 2
V1 I1 OK
V2 I2 ERR
ON
V3 I3
VN IN
AMIV-3
AUTOMATIC RELAY
AND
TESTING
MEASUREMENT
19 11 1
1) Power supply socket with filter and fuse, type T3.15A.

9) Output voltage lights (ON = voltage available).
10) Voltage output safety sockets: three phases with common neutral (VN).
11) Current and voltage output connector.
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 107/108
AMI-33 PART-LIST
6 5 3 2
I1 OK
I2 ERR
ON
I3
IN
AMIV-3
AUTOMATIC RELAY
AND MEASUREMENT
4 7
1
1) Power supply socket with filter and fuse, type T3.15A.

7) Current output connector.
Doc. MIE10153 Rev. 14 Page 108/108
DRTS.3 CABLING DIAGRAM

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
N=3 22µH
PASSIVA I/O6432 SUP. 27
64I MAS.
4 21 AMTE_R_S
890 891 BUS SEGNALI 800 68PIN EXP. +200 810-7 810-1 120
VR
R
5 891-10 0_D
9 891-4
801 802 831 801
803
I/O -200
810-6
810-5 810-3 120
VS
R
4 891-11 11316
841 802 50PIN 10
8 891-3
3 891-12 11346 32OUT MAS.
MICR-H 22µH
7 891-2 VN
22 801 810-2 BL
2 891-13
801
6 891-1
D 891-14 802 832 804 810-4 D
1
I/O6432 INF. 20P 7cm 11356
CONN SERIALE 21300 VN
841
CONV-H 803 AMTE_T_V4
FEMM. 23PIN 23 801
+200 22µH
810-7 810-2
EXT.AMP. 0_D
805 835 810-6
-200 810-5
890-15 VT
810-1 120 R
890-16 21302
890-7 8P 8cm 20P 14cm V4
842 842 802 810-3 120 R
890-6
890-19
APPOGGIO MISU 24 840 840 804 810-4
890-20
17 MISU 22µH 8
890-12 21346 11356
14P 36cm 806 836
890-13
R 800 800 20P 8cm
890-10
N
890-4
861 860 AMCO-D 28
890-3 11328 ZVCC
890-2 11347 IR
+300 810-3 811-7 R
890-1 VCC 0_T VCC
810-2 811-8
IN IS
IN ZVCC 810-5 811-3 R
890-18 811-4 IT
20P 17cm
260VCC 811-5 R 5
890-5
8P 12cm 803 811-6
890-11 F IN
890-8 R 863-1 862 F 811-9 BL
C N N 804 811-10 C
IN
N 863-2 14P 24cm 811-11
IN 0_T 20P 19cm
890-14 861-4 EN2 805
861-3 811-1
861-2 +300 810-1
VR
861-1 11
16153 V+I VS
19
11367 VT
IN VN
INTE-H1 INTE-H2 25
14P 22cm ZVCC
VCC
805 803 803 801 837
IR
ALI DRTS3 IS
802 802 804 IT
14P 26cm 11310 V4
20
IN
C1 C5
R TP1 TP5 R
16P 29cm 801
C2 C6
R TP2 TP6 R
14P 29+9cm 11352
C3 C7 LED SCATTI
R TP3 TP7 R BUS POTENZA
14 804 31
C4 C8 +200
R TP4 TP8 R 15 823 +200
ZERO_D 0_D
N1 N2 -200
N TPC1 TPC2 N ALI GEN EN1 -200
TTL1 TT L5 EN2
TP1TTL TP5TTL 14 LED 804 EN2 +12
11312 +300
30 +300 0LOG
B 11320 0_T B
807 ZERO_T ALI ±200V
RELE-H
16 801 821 822 801
809 808 838 29
F F
1C 21318
LED USCITE S1-1 N N TERRA
1NC V0/V4 11355
1NA +5 11354
3C 810-14 V1 801
6 810-1 7
3NC V2
810-2 S1-2 802
3NA V3
4C 810-3 V0/V4
810-7 26 803 802-1
4NC I1
8 LED 810-4 802-2
4NA I2
N1 810-5 I3 804
810-6 14P 41cm 1 T10A 2 FILTRO RETE
C1 VCC 20P 36cm +5
810-13 815-7
C2 OK
810 805 805 815-8 E1 U1
C3 11350 !
C4 815-9 ERR
2C 806 806 815-10 ON T
815-11
2NC
2NA 3NA E2 U2
11351 N=4
N2 1NA 807-7 R 16P 36cm
11353
R 807-1
C5 3NC
C6 1NC 807-9 BI A3 LED ALI
C7 A1 BI 807-3
807-8
3C
N 3 815-14
+5
14P 24cm
C8 1C OK
TT L1 N 807-2 4NA 815-1 !
12 807-10 R 815-2
A TT L5 2NA ERR A
R 807-4 4NC 815-3 ON
2NC
807-12 BI
A4 815-4
A2 BI 807-6
807-11
4C
N
11311
I.S.A. SRL
2C
N 807-5
DISEGNA APPROV.
11348
C+A
Title
MAS. 28P
Cablaggio DRTS-3 PII20153+PII14153
Size Document Number Rev

B DRTS3.sch B
Date: Thursday, February 08, 2001 Sheet 1 of 1
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DATE: 28/11/2007 DOC.MIE10153 REV.

DRTS.3 USER’S MANUAL

REVISIONS SUMMARY VISA

4 Appendix 04/04/2001 Added the AWG of connection wires Lodi

6 8 16/01/2002 Added the info related to the MISU installation. Lodi

7 21 28/08/2002 Added the reference to the CALIBRATION Lodi

9 9 17/3/2003 Added the Hazardous situation paragraph Lodi

10 21-29 4/6/2003 Added the troubleshooting paragraph Lodi

11 9-36 3/10/03 Added information to paragraphs: Connection; Lodi

13 46 5/7/2006 Added the USB transformation Lodi

14 77 28/11/2003 Added the MISU Calibration (subpara. 11.3) Allesina

5.14 The fault cannot be fixed .................................................................................................................48

12.2 Description of IO6432 ...................................................................................................................808

DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT IF NOT CONNECTED TO GROUND: BECAUSE OF

3 DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT

Internal options are:

External options are:

In the instrument are located the following components:

4 CONNECTION AND TEST START WITH DRTS.3

4.1) Hazardous situations

SITUATION CAUSE OF RISK CONTROL

For the first hazard, see the figure below.

MAINS TEST SET

TEST SET TEST

TEST SET THE BRIDGE

4.2) Connection to the mains

DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT IF NOT CONNECTED TO GROUND: BECAUSE OF

4.3 Connection issues

4.3.2 Voltage burdens

RANGE (V) 1 12.5 125

RANGE (V) 1 12.5 125

Figure 1 - Parallel connection of voltage outputs

RANGE 2 25 250 600 (OPT)

Figure 2 - Series connection of voltage outputs

4.3.3 Current burdens

RANGE (A) .125 1.25 12.5

Figure 3 - Parallel connection of current outputs

RANGE 0.125 1.25 12.5

DRTS.3 SEI OPTION LOAD

Figure 4 - series connection of current outputs

USE THIS SETTING ONLY IF THE POWER OF A SINGLE OUTPUT IS NOT

4.3.4 Auxiliary D.C. voltage burdens

4.3.5 Delta connection of current outputs

4.3.5.1 Type of connection

TEST SET DELTA LOAD

4.3.5.2 Cause of fault

The power dissipated by MOSFETS is

4.3.5.3 How to perform the delta connection

SEI OPTION DELTA LOAD

The connection of SEI is straightforward, as shown in the connection schematic.

. Go to pre-fault definition, and program a low voltage, say 5 V.

LIGHT OK ; ERR !; ERR OK ; !; ERR ON ; ERR ON ; !; ERR

4.5 Connection to the relay

4.5.3 Trip inputs

4.5.4 Counting inputs

Connection pins are:

A) ENERGY METER TEST WITH THE DRTS.3 AS A REFERENCE

Sample Energy meter

B) ENERGY METER TEST WITH A SAMPLE METER AS A REFERENCE

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