doble F6150 User manual

Doble Engineering Company
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72A-2543-01 Rev. F 12/2010
F6150
Power System Simulators
User Guide

F6150 Power System Simulators User Guide
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Contents
1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................1-1
Hardware Architecture ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
F6ControlPanel .......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
USB Driver................................................................................................................................................. 1-4
F6150 Internal Options .............................................................................................................................. 1-4
2. Front Panel ............................................................................................................2-1
Source Outputs........................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Instrument Display .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Voltage and Current Sources ............................................................................................................... 2-2
Battery Simulator................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Input/Output & Communication ................................................................................................................ 2-6
Network and PC................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Low-Level Sources............................................................................................................................ 2-13
Logic I/O .................................................................................................................................................. 2-15
Logic Outputs .................................................................................................................................... 2-17
Logic Inputs....................................................................................................................................... 2-17
Power........................................................................................................................................................ 2-20
3. Setup and Configuration .....................................................................................3-1
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Launching F6ControlPanel.................................................................................................................. 3-2
Using F6000 Configuration........................................................................................................................ 3-4
Convertible V/I Sources ...................................................................................................................... 3-4
Current Sources ................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Predefined Configurations................................................................................................................... 3-5
User-Defined Configurations .............................................................................................................. 3-7
Rules for Source Selection .................................................................................................................. 3-8
Compliance Voltage and Current Range ............................................................................................. 3-8
Timing between State Changes ................................................................................................................ 3-10
4. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................4-1
General Troubleshooting Techniques......................................................................................................... 4-1
Troubleshooting Flowcharts....................................................................................................................... 4-2
LED Status Indicators ................................................................................................................................4-4
CPU Circuit Boards ............................................................................................................................. 4-4

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Analog I/O Circuit Board.....................................................................................................................4-7
Voltage and Current Amplifier Circuit Boards ....................................................................................4-8
Power Supply Circuit Board ..............................................................................................................4-10
Component Checkout Procedures.............................................................................................................4-13
Checking the Low-Voltage Power Supply .........................................................................................4-13
Checking the Battery Simulator.........................................................................................................4-15
Checking the Logic I/O Printed Circuit Board ..................................................................................4-16
Checking the Voltage or Current Amplifier Board ............................................................................4-16
Checking the Cooling Fan..................................................................................................................4-16
Resolving Communication Problems .......................................................................................................4-17
Error Types ...............................................................................................................................................4-17
Hardware Errors .................................................................................................................................4-17
Source Errors......................................................................................................................................4-19
System Errors.....................................................................................................................................4-20
5. Field Replacement Procedures ............................................................................5-1
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................................5-1
Preparatory Steps ........................................................................................................................................5-4
Removing the Instrument’s Cover .......................................................................................................5-4
Power Up and Perform a Visual Check................................................................................................5-5
Removing and Replacing the Instrument’s Front Panel .............................................................................5-6
Removal ...............................................................................................................................................5-6
Installation............................................................................................................................................5-9
Removing and Replacing the Communications Board.............................................................................5-12
CPU1 and Older CPU2 Instruments ..................................................................................................5-12
Present CPU2 Instruments .................................................................................................................5-13
Removing and Replacing Circuit Boards .................................................................................................5-14
Removal .............................................................................................................................................5-14
Installation..........................................................................................................................................5-15
Removing and Replacing the Battery Simulator ......................................................................................5-18
F6150 with Variable Output Battery Simulator .................................................................................5-18
F6150 with Fixed Output Battery Simulator......................................................................................5-18
Removal .............................................................................................................................................5-18
Installation..........................................................................................................................................5-20
Removing and Replacing the Cooling Fans .............................................................................................5-20
Changing the Initial-Style Fan Assembly ..........................................................................................5-20
Changing the New-Style Fan Assembly ............................................................................................5-22
Verify the Replacement.............................................................................................................................5-25
Replaceable Components and Cables.......................................................................................................5-25

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6. Safety and Maintenance .......................................................................................6-1
F6150 Rules for Safe Operation................................................................................................................. 6-1
Cleaning the F6150 .................................................................................................................................... 6-2
Customer Service ....................................................................................................................................... 6-2
Returning the F6150................................................................................................................................... 6-3
Appendix A. Firmware Maintenance ....................................................................A-1
Flash Loader.............................................................................................................................................. A-1
Loading New Firmware...................................................................................................................... A-2
Communications Parameters .............................................................................................................. A-3
Flashload Failure Recovery Techniques............................................................................................. A-4
Key Code Update ...................................................................................................................................... A-5
Appendix B. Ethernet Communications ...............................................................B-1
Connecting the Control PC to the F6150 ...................................................................................................B-1
CPU1 Instruments................................................................................................................................B-1
CPU2 Instruments................................................................................................................................B-2
Configuring the Control PC .......................................................................................................................B-2
Set the F6000 IP Address...........................................................................................................................B-6
Appendix C. Global Positioning System ...............................................................C-1
GPS Synchronization .................................................................................................................................C-1
Setting Up Your GPS Equipment...............................................................................................................C-3
Conducting the Test....................................................................................................................................C-4
Appendix D. Specifications .....................................................................................D-1
Sources ...................................................................................................................................................... D-1
Total Sources ...................................................................................................................................... D-1
Convertible Sources............................................................................................................................ D-1
Current Sources .................................................................................................................................. D-2
General ...................................................................................................................................................... D-3
Appendix E. Defining Triggers ..............................................................................E-1
Index ..................................................................................................................Index-1

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 F6150 Power System Simulator .................................................................................. 1-1
Figure 1-2 F6150 Components ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-3 F6ControlPanel ............................................................................................................ 1-3
Figure 1-4 Test Setup with F6ControlPanel, F6150, and Relay under Test ................................. 1-4
Figure 2-1 F6150 Front Panel (Present CPU2 shown) .................................................................. 2-1
Figure 2-2 F6150 Front Panel Source Outputs .............................................................................. 2-3
Figure 2-3 Six 150 VA Sources Mapped from VFD ..................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-4 Four 150 VA Sources and Four 75 VA Sources Mapped from VFD .......................... 2-4
Figure 2-5 Twelve 75 VA Sources Mapped from VFD ................................................................ 2-5
Figure 2-6 Input/Output & Communication Section ..................................................................... 2-6
Figure 2-7 Serial Connection – Computer to CPU1 or Older CPU2 F6150 ................................. 2-9
Figure 2-8 Serial Connection – Computer to Present CPU2 F6150 ............................................ 2-10
Figure 2-9 Ethernet Connection – Computer to CPU1 F6150 with Switch/Hub ........................ 2-10
Figure 2-10 Ethernet Connection – Computer to Older CPU2 F6150 with Switch/Hub ...............2-11
Figure 2-11 Ethernet Connection – Computer to Older CPU2 F6150 with a
Cat 5 Crossover Cable ................................................................................................2-11
Figure 2-12 Ethernet Connection — Computer to Present CPU2 F6150 with Switch/Hub ......... 2-12
Figure 2-13 Ethernet Connection — Computer to Present CPU2 F6150 with a
Cat 5 Crossover Cable ............................................................................................... 2-12
Figure 2-14 Computer to CPU2 F6150/CPU2 F6300 ................................................................... 2-13
Figure 2-15 Low-Level Source Connections – 3 Voltages and 9 Currents ................................... 2-14
Figure 2-16 Low-Level Source Connections – 3 Voltages and 3 Currents ................................... 2-14
Figure 2-17 Logic I/O Section, Instrument with I/O 1 Board (Option 6841) ............................... 2-15
Figure 2-18 Logic I/O Section, Instrument with I/O 2 Board (Option 6842) ............................... 2-15
Figure 2-19 Logic I/O Section, Instrument with I/O 4 Board (Option 6844) ............................... 2-16
Figure 2-20 Logic I/O Section, Instrument with I/O 5 Board (Option 6845) ............................... 2-16
Figure 3-1 Instrument Display after Successful Bootup ............................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-2 ProTest Menu Bar ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Figure 3-3 F6 Instrument Section of Setup Dialog Box ................................................................ 3-3
Figure 3-4 F6ControlPanel ............................................................................................................ 3-3
Figure 3-5 F6000 Configuration Dialog Box ................................................................................ 3-4
Figure 3-6 Predefined Configurations ........................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-7 F6000 Configuration Dialog Box with F6150/F6300 Configuration Selected ........... 3-7
Figure 3-8 User-Defined Configurations ...................................................................................... 3-7
Figure 4-1 Troubleshooting Flowchart – Part 1 ............................................................................ 4-2
Figure 4-2 Troubleshooting Flowchart – Part 2 ............................................................................ 4-3
Figure 4-3 Slot 3 – CPU1 Board ................................................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4-4 Slot 3 – CPU2 Board ................................................................................................... 4-7

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Figure 4-5 Slot 4 – Analog I/O Board ........................................................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-6 Slots 5, 6, 7 – Current Amplifier Boards ..................................................................... 4-9
Figure 4-7 Slots 8, 9, 10 – Voltage/Current Convertible Amplifier Boards .................................. 4-9
Figure 4-8 Slot 11 – Power Supply (Type 1) ............................................................................... 4-10
Figure 4-9 Slot 11 – Power Supply with Variable Output Battery Simulator (Type 2) .............. 4-12
Figure 4-10 Connector J20 Test Points at Rear of Backplane (Top View) ................................... 4-14
Figure 4-11 System Error Message ............................................................................................... 4-20
Figure 4-12 System Error Diagnostic Information ........................................................................ 4-21
Figure 5-1 Top View of F6150 Component Orientation – CPU1 and CPU2 ................................ 5-3
Figure 5-2 Rubber Feet at the Back of the Instrument .................................................................. 5-5
Figure 5-3 Internal Components and Capture Rail ........................................................................ 5-5
Figure 5-4 F6150 Ribbon Cables ................................................................................................... 5-6
Figure 5-5 W5 Connector Plugged into AIM Board Extender ...................................................... 5-7
Figure 5-6 W8 Connector and Front Panel Components (Rear View) .......................................... 5-8
Figure 5-7 Rear of Front Panel – Yellow/Green Ground Wires and AC Connectors ................... 5-8
Figure 5-8 Rear of Front Panel – Green/Yellow Ground Wire and 5-Pin Molex Plug ................. 5-9
Figure 5-9 Routing of W6 and W7 Ribbon Cables ..................................................................... 5-11
Figure 5-10 Completed Installation ............................................................................................... 5-12
Figure 5-11 Communications Board(s) Ready for Removal (CPU1 and Older CPU2) ................ 5-13
Figure 5-12 Removing the Communications Board (Present CPU2) ............................................ 5-14
Figure 5-13 Slot 1 – Logic I/O Board Type 1 ............................................................................... 5-15
Figure 5-14 Slot 1 – Logic I/O Board Type 2 ............................................................................... 5-16
Figure 5-15 Slot 1 – Logic I/O Board Type 4 ............................................................................... 5-16
Figure 5-16 Slot 1 – Logic I/O Board Type 5 ............................................................................... 5-17
Figure 5-17 Slot 2 – Analog Input Measurement (AIM) Board .................................................... 5-17
Figure 5-18 Fixed Output Battery Simulator Mounted at the Back of the Instrument .................. 5-18
Figure 5-19 Remove Power Supply and Voltage Amplifiers to Access Battery Simulator .......... 5-19
Figure 5-20 Back Panel after Removal of Battery Simulator ........................................................ 5-19
Figure 5-21 Side View of Instrument before Removal of Cooling Fans ....................................... 5-21
Figure 5-22 Retaining Bracket for Cooling Fans .......................................................................... 5-21
Figure 5-23 Cooling Fans with Wires Connected ......................................................................... 5-22
Figure 5-24 Fan Assembly with Integral Power Supply ............................................................... 5-23
Figure 5-25 Screw Holes on Fan Assembly Rail ........................................................................... 5-24
Figure 5-26 Instrument Chassis with Fan Assembly Removed ..................................................... 5-24
Figure A-1 Flash Loader ................................................................................................................ A-1
Figure A-2 Set Communications Parameters ................................................................................ A-3
Figure A-3 Set Communications Parameters – Network .............................................................. A-3
Figure A-4 Save Communications Settings .................................................................................. A-4
Figure A-5 Key Code Update ........................................................................................................ A-6
Figure A-6 KeySet Dialog Box – Change in Capabilities ............................................................. A-6
Figure A-7 KeySet Dialog Box – Successful Update .................................................................... A-6
Figure A-8 KeySet Dialog Box – Error Message .......................................................................... A-7

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Figure B-1 Alternate 50-Ohm Terminator CPU1 Connections for Coaxial Cable ........................B-1
Figure B-2 Accessing Network Properties .....................................................................................B-2
Figure B-3 Network Dialog Box: Scroll to the TCP/IP Component .............................................B-3
Figure B-4 TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box ....................................................................................B-3
Figure B-5 IP Address and Subnet Mask in TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box .................................B-4
Figure B-6 Successful Ping ............................................................................................................B-5
Figure B-7 Set F6000 IP Address Dialog Box ...............................................................................B-6
Figure C-1 End-to-End Testing with GPS Synchronization ..........................................................C-2
Figure C-2 Equipment Setup for GPS Synchronization ................................................................C-3
Figure E-1 F6 Control Panel Define Triggers Dialog Box ............................................................ E-1
Figure E-2 Set Trigger Logic Dialog Box ..................................................................................... E-1

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List of Tables
Table 1-1 F6150 Internal Options ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Table 2-1 150 VA Convertible Sources Configured to Supply Low Current at a
High Compliance Voltage ................................................................................................ 2-3
Table 2-2 Serial and Ethernet Connections for CPU 1 and CPU2 ................................................. 2-8
Table 2-3 Logic Output Details ...................................................................................................... 2-17
Table 2-4 Logic Input Details ......................................................................................................... 2-18
Table 2-8 Low-Level Source Connector Pinout and Parameter Ranges ...................................... 2-20
Table 3-1 Maximum Compliance Voltage for Low-Current Source Combinations ..................... 3-9
Table 3-2 Maximum Compliance Voltage for Low Transient Current
Source Combinations ........................................................................................................ 3-9
Table 3-3 Maximum Compliance Voltage for Current Source Combinations ............................ 3-10
Table 3-4 Maximum Compliance Voltage for Transient Current Source Combinations ........... 3-10
Table 4-1 CPU1 Board LEDs ........................................................................................................... 4-5
Table 4-2 CPU2 Board LEDs ........................................................................................................... 4-6
Table 4-3 Analog I/O Board LEDs ................................................................................................... 4-8
Table 4-4 Type 1 Power Supply Board LEDs ............................................................................... 4-11
Table 4-5 Type 2 Power Supply Board LEDs ............................................................................... 4-12
Table 4-6 Battery Simulator Alternatives ...................................................................................... 4-13
Table 4-7 CPU1 Power Supply Test Points ................................................................................... 4-13
Table 4-8 CPU2 Power Supply Test Points ................................................................................... 4-14
Table 4-9 Connector J20 Test Points .............................................................................................. 4-15
Table 4-10 Hardware Errors .............................................................................................................. 4-18
Table 4-11 Common Source Errors .................................................................................................. 4-19
Table 4-12 System Errors .................................................................................................................. 4-22
Table 5-1 Cable Connections ............................................................................................................ 5-4
Table 5-2 Field-Replaceable Components ..................................................................................... 5-25
Table 5-3 Cable and Adapter Shipping/Replacement List ............................................................ 5-26
Table 5-4 Additional Component Shipping/Replacement List ..................................................... 5-27
Table D-1 Source Configurations for Convertible Sources ............................................................ D-1
Table D-2 Range and sResolution for Convertible Sources ........................................................... D-1
Table D-3 Source Configurations for Current Sources ................................................................... D-2
Table D-4 Ranges and Resolution for Current Sources .................................................................. D-3
Table D-5 General Information ........................................................................................................ D-3

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1. Introduction
The F6150 power system simulator (Figure 1-1) enables you to test any type of protection.
The current amplifier has power to test high-burden electromechanical relays. Concurrently,
the F6150 provides up to 12 sources to test solid-state and multifunction numerical protection.
It can test not only simple voltage, current, and frequency relays but also complex protection
schemes, such as communication-assisted line protection.
Figure 1-1 F6150 Power System Simulator
Configuration of the sources is internal and is independently controlled by a computer to meet
diverse requirements for various relay tests. By combining the current sources in series or
parallel, the F6150 yields higher output for testing high-burden relays or protection schemes.
Eight logic input and eight logic output channels provide the means to evaluate protection
scheme performance. An independent DC battery simulator is also furnished for powering
digital and static relays or meters.
The F6150 has three current amplifiers and three voltage/current convertible
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Hardware Architecture
Figure 1-2 shows the components of the F6150.
Figure 1-2 F6150 Components
F6ControlPanel
F6ControlPanel (Figure 1-3) enables you to direct the F6150 from a computer connected to the
instrument’s front panel. It emulates front panel controls, allowing you to configure and
control the instrument’s voltage sources, current sources, logic inputs, logic outputs, and
timers. It also provides settings and controls that accommodate a wide range of test
configurations. You can use the control panel’s intuitive controls to check a relay without an
elaborate test plan.
Front Panel
Logic I/O Board
CPU Board
Analog I/O Board
3 Current Amplifiers
3 Voltage/Current
Power Supply
Cooling Fans (4)
Convertible Amplifiers
Variable Output
Battery Simulator
with Integrated
(VOBS)
with Integrated
DC Power Supply
Analog Input
Measurement
(AIM) Board (Option)

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A stand-alone version of F6ControlPanel is shipped with each F6000 instrument.
F6ControlPanel is also available from the Tools menu of ProTesT. For complete details on
using F6ControlPanel, see the F6ControlPanel User Guide.
Figure 1-3 F6ControlPanel

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Figure 1-4 shows a typical system configuration for the software, the instrument, and a relay
under test.
Figure 1-4 Test Setup with F6ControlPanel, F6150, and Relay under Test
USB Driver
New F6150 instruments include a USB connector on the front panel. This connector is used
for serial communication between your computer and the F6150.
For your computer to be able to communicate with the F6150 using the USB serial connection,
you must install the USB driver included on the CD supplied with the instrument or
downloaded from the Doble website (www.doble.com/support/download.html). See the USB
Driver Installation Notice (500-0706) for instructions on installing the driver.
F6150 Internal Options
Ethernet
or USB
Communication
Logic
Inputs
Voltage &
Current
Relay
F6ControlPanel
Communications
Relay
Sources
Logic
Outputs
(Optional)
under Test
Table 1-1 F6150 Internal Options
Option No. Name Description
F6800 Transducer Interface Enables the DC meter inputs on the F6150. Includes Meter
Measurement Studio software.
F6810 High-Power Convertible
Voltage/Current Sources
Provides high-compliance voltage/low current ranges for overcurrent
relay testing. Enables testing of older, high-burden electromechanical
and all 1 amp protection.

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aThe option number of the logic I/O board will scroll in the VFD when Firmware 2.21 or greater
(CPU1 instrument) or Firmware 4.21 or greater (CPU2 instrument) is installed.
F6820 Analog Input Measurement
Module
Allows you to collect eight channels of analog and digital data using
the logic input connectors on the front of the F6150.
F6825 High-Speed CPU2 Provides an integrated high-speed (300 MHz) communication
processor, featuring memory controller with 1 MB of synchronous
SRAM (SSRAM) and enhanced 32-bit communication processor
module with a 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet link.
F6841 Logic I/O Board Type 1 (04S-0672-01)a
F6842 Logic I/O Board Type 2 (04S-0742-01)a
F6844 Logic I/O Board Type 4 (04S-0820-01)a
F6845 Logic I/O Board Type 5 (04S-0837-01)a
F6860 IEC 61850 GSE Interface
Module
Supports inputs from protective relays that support IEC 61850
protocol.
F6875 Variable Output Battery
Simulator (VOBS)
Provides a fully adjustable variable battery supply from 6 to 300 V DC
@ 90 W.
F6885 Global Positioning System
(GPS) Satellite Receiver
Interface
Enables the GPS receiver interface in/out on the F6150. Requires
connection to the F6895 GPS Antenna (F6895).
F6895 GPS Antenna The antenna/receiver that is connected to the F6150 and receives the
GPS signal.
F6909 Control Panel Enable Permits F6ControlPanel to communicate with the F6150.
F6910 Simulator Control and
Automation Module
Permits the F6150 to communicate with automated software
applications like F6ControlPanel.
Table 1-1 F6150 Internal Options (Continued)

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