ABB SACE PR010/T User manual

ABB SACE
ABB
SACE PR010/T
RH0025002
DOCUMENTATION CONTENTS
This document is composed by 2 section:
Section
Name
Description
1
Instruction
Main features and functions of PR010/T unit
2
Updating
Additional information and/or correction of Instruction
inserted subsequently

ABB SACE SACE PR010/T RH0025002 L2551 EN
SACE PR010/T
test unit instructions

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CONTENTS
1. Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Definitions, abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 Putting into service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1 Test Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1.1 Trip test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1.2 Protection functions test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1.3 Communication functions test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Programming function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.3 Parameter reading function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.4 Protection unit interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.5 PC interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.6 Test report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.7 Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5. Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.1.1 Report downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.1.2 Test unit configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.1.3 Software updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2 Communication with PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2.1 SW updating procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2.2 Test report downloading procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.2.3 Test report erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.3 Protection unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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6. Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1 User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.2 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.3 Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.4 Mechanical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.5 Standard equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.6 Applicable standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.7 Error messages and troubleshooting table . . . . . . . . . 17
6.8 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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1. Safety notes
WARNING
This symbol indicates information about procedures or situations that may
cause injury to personnel, damage to the unit or financial loss.
WARNING
Carefully read the entire contents of this handbook. Damage resulting from
failure to comply with the instructions effectively invalidates the terms of
guarantee. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to the unit
caused by incorrect or improper usage.
ABB SACE also declines all liability for any ensuing damage or injury. Do
not use the unit in damp or wet environments.
If in doubt about the safety of the unit, take it out of service to prevent
inadvertent usage.
The unit's safety may be impaired if:
1. the unit shows visible signs of damage
2. the unit does not work
3. the unit is stored for a long period or has incurred damage during shipment.
Do not switch on the unit immediately after having transferred it from a hot environment to a cold
one. Water condensation could damage or destroy the unit. Wait until the unit adapts to the new
ambient temperature before switching it on.
Never leave discharged batteries inside the unit since the battery fluid may leak and damage the
unit.
Do not use abrasive detergents, petrol or alcohol etc. to clean the unit, since these products may
damage the unit's surface.

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2. Definitions, abbreviations
3. General information
3.1 Introduction
The SACE PR010/T unit is an instrument capable of performing the functions of testing,
programming and reading parameters for the protection units equipping ABB SACE low-voltage
circuit-breakers. For the specific functions, refer to the respective protection unit. All of the
functions mentioned may be carried out "on board" by connecting the SACE PR010/T unit to the
front connector on the protection unit. Two different types of test are available: automatic and
manual. It is also possible to perform the trip test through the SACE TT1 unit.
By connecting to a PC (using the disc supplied by ABB SACE, or SW downloaded from the ABB
Internet site) it is possible to upgrade the software of the SACE PR010/T unit. The unit can also
save important test results, which may then be downloaded to a PC following a request for a test
report.
The SACE PR010/T test unit is a portable instrument operated by rechargeable batteries and/or an
external power supply.
Abbreviation Description
CB Circuit Breaker (for example: ABB SACE Emax and Isomax)
DUT Device Under Test
HW Hardware: the physical and electronic components that make
up the device.
Password Secret password which denies unauthorised access to certain
SACE PR010/T functions.
PC Personal Computer
Release Protection unit otherwise known as a protection release.
SW Software: the programs used by the microprocessors to execute
a set of programmed functions/tasks.
CT Current transformer
Trip test Special test designed to trip the CB
TT1 ABB SACE trip test unit for use with some releases.

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3.2 Putting into service
To put the SACE PR010/T unit into service, proceed as follows:
• Fit the batteries in the corresponding battery compartment (13), taking care to check the
polarity first.
• Connect the external power supply to the 12 Vdc outlet (11).
• Wait for the batteries to charge (when the PR010/T unit is switched off, the battery charge
status bar is stationary). Even when the batteries are discharged, the PR010/T unit can still
operate if connected to the external power supply.
3.3 General description
1. Cable connector for connection to circuit breaker protection unit
2. Backlit LCD display (4 x 20-character lines) to display messages and test results
3. Cable connector for connection to Personal Computer
4. Green/red unit status indicator led (power on - stand-by)
5. Stop test or special functions key
6. Return/cancel key
7. Arrow selection and setting keys
8. Alphanumeric setting and control keyboard
9. Confirm key
10. Red battery charge status indicator led
11. External power supply socket
12. Sliding unit on/off switch
13. Battery compartment
14. SACE PR010/T unit serial number

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4. Functions
4.1 Test Functions
The SACE PR010/T test unit tests protection units by monitoring both their HW and SW
components. In particular, the unit performs the following tests:
• Trip test: by means of SACE TT1 unit
• Protection functions test
• Communication functions test
4.1.1 Trip test
The trip test tests the operation of the microprocessor, release and opening solenoid chain.
The trip test may also be performed with the circuit breaker on.
This test is performed by means of SACE TT1 unit.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the current flow inside the circuit breaker must be zero
during testing.
For this reason, the current flow is automatically monitored before testing and registered as zero if
the reading detected is below a preset value.
4.1.2 Protection functions test
The device under test is powered up and the fault condition for the protection function to be tested
is simulated. In case of units provided with internal bus, the internal status of the protections
(alarm and trip messages etc.) may also be monitored.
In case of certain releases, the type of release and circuit breaker and the rated current of the CTs
installed are also automatically identified.
WARNING
For safety reasons, protection function tests must only be performed with
the circuit breaker off.
These tests may be performed in both automatic and manual mode.
•Automatic mode: releases equipped with internal bus (see electrical diagrams in the
Technical Catalogue) are automatically tested. The PR010/T unit is in fact capable of self-
learning the protection parameter settings and, based on these parameters, of generating a fault
signal for each function in order to test the timing. In the event of an anomaly, the type of error
detected is indicated by the corresponding message (threshold or timing error). This sequence
is automatically repeated on all protection unit functions. Testing may be interrupted at any
time using the STOP button, thereby restoring the original conditions/settings of the

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protection unit prior to testing. In the case of releases not equipped with internal bus, the user
must preset the protections before testing.
•Manual mode: this test may be performed on any type of protection. In this case, the user
must set all the protection parameters before testing. During manual testing, the user selects
the type of device to be tested from a menu, whereupon device protection functions and
thresholds are displayed so that the user can set the required test parameters. If the user selects
an intermediate threshold in relation to those actually available, the SACE PR010/T test unit
will automatically convert it to the highest one. The fault may be simulated either separately
or simultaneously on any combination of phases L1, L2, L3 and NE.
4.1.3 Communication functions test
The SACE PR010/T test unit can also test the serial communication circuits of the protection
releases.
4.2 Programming function
Using the SACE PR010/T test unit, the type of releases with internal bus mounted on ABB SACE
low voltage circuit breakers can be programmed.
You can also program all the protection function parameters (threshold, curve, interlock
parameters etc.). The parameter-programming function does not interrupt the normal operation of
the protection unit, although parameters cannot be set if a timing alarm is pending.
The SACE PR010/T test unit will not set parameters outside the permitted range.
A message is displayed at the end of programming to indicate that the parameters have been
successfully programmed.
Each operating parameter modified must first be confirmed before it is saved. In the event of a
programming error, simply press the ESC key to cancel the last entry/action.
4.3 Parameter reading function
If the SACE PR010/T test unit is connected to releases with internal bus, it is possible to read the
main parameters of the protection units.
At the user's express request and, subject to availability, the SACE PR010/T test unit can provide
information about the following:
• protection status (thresholds, alarms, trips etc.)
• circuit breaker status (number of operations, contact wear etc.)
• phase, neutral and earth fault current readings
• serial number and SW release (available on the "Information" menu page).
NOTE: The parameter reading function is permanently available, irrespective of
the protections and CB status.

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4.4 Protection unit interface
The SACE PR010/T test unit can perform all the operations described above without extracting
the protection units from the circuit breakers. The test unit (connector 1) is connected to the
releases by a cable fitted with a special connector. The SACE PR010/T test unit is connected to
the various types of release using the specific cables for each type of release.
4.5 PC interface
The SACE PR010/T test unit is fitted with a connector (3) for connection to a PC (standard
RS232 serial port). This interface is used to update the unit's software and download test reports.
4.6 Test report
The SACE PR010/T test unit can save the main test results in order to compile a test report. The
unit can store up to five test reports. After the test reports have been downloaded in the PC it is
advisable to delete them from the PR010/T so as to have enough free memory available for new
reports. The SACE PR010/T test unit saves data even when disconnected from the power supply.
Test results are downloaded to a PC when the user requests a test report. The test report contains
the following information, which is automatically supplied by the unit or manually entered by the
user:
The following information is automatically indicated for each protection function tested:
• type of protection
• threshold selected
• curve selected
•phasetested
• test current
• estimated trip time
• measured trip time
• test results.
- unit serial number (Sr. Nr.)
- date and time of test
- operator name
Manually entered by user
- type of unit tested Automatically supplied for releases with
internal bus only.