DRTS 64

Automatic Relay
Test System
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The new generation of advanced test equipments for

relays, energy meters, transducers and power quality meters

Application
• Testing all relay technologies: electromechanical,
solid state, numerical and IEC61850 DRTS 64 can test all the following relays
• Manual control with color display RELAY TYPE IEEE NO
Distance relay 21
• Simultaneously available: 6 Current and 4
Synchronizing device 25
Voltage plus 1 battery simulator outputs
Under/over-voltage relay 27/59
• High current outputs: 6 x 32 A, 3 x 64 A, 1 x 128 A Directional Power relay 32
Field relay 40
• High power outputs: 6 x 430 VA, 3 x 860, 1 x 1000 VA Reverse phase current relay 46
Phase sequence voltage relay 47
• High accuracy outputs: better than 0.05% Incomplete sequence relay 48
• IEC 61850 protocol interface Instantaneous over-current relay 50
Inverse time over-current relay 51
• USB and Ethernet interface Power factor relay 55
Voltage balance relay 60
• Pen drive interface Ground detector relay 64
Directional over-current relay 67
• Internal GPS and IRIG-B interface for end-to-end tests
Phase angle out of step relay 78
• Advanced testing and data management Automatic reclosing relay 79
software TDMS Frequency relay 81
Pilot wire receiver relay 85
• Complete library of relays from the major Lockout relay 86
manufacturers Differential protection relay 87
Voltage directional relay 91
• Highest quality, safety and reliability Power directional relay 92
Tripping relay 94

Specifications Operator interface

DRTS 64 is the leading edge, most powerful and accurate relay, DRTS 64 can be operated directly from the front panel by means
energy meters (class 0.1) and transducers test set manufactured of a large color graphical display, a rotary selector, a keypad and
by ISA. The locally and PC controlled test set generates high function keys. Two PC interfaces, USB and Ethernet, allow to
precision (0.05% accuracy) signals using multiple DSP technology. control the test set with the advanced testing software TDMS.
Four hardware configurations are available: It can also be operated by the optional Local Touch Control
• DRTS 66: with 6 Current 6 Voltage generators plus 1 battery (touch screen) module that can be used attached or detached
simulator from the test set.
• DRTS 64: with 6 Current and 4 Voltage generators plus 1
battery simulator
• DRTS 34: with 3 Current and 4 Voltage generators plus 1
battery simulator
• DRTS 33: with 3 Current and 3 Voltage generators plus 1
battery simulator
Its powerful current outputs (3 x 64 A at 860 VA) and voltage
outputs (3 x 300 V at 100 VA) allow to test any type of relays
including electromechanical relays.
The test sets integrate the IEC 61850 protocol interface for testing
relay with Ethernet-based substation communication protocol.
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Local control
Manual test setup Distance relay test setup Over-current relay test result

Technical specification
Current Generator Output Power
Current Outputs Typical values
DRTS 64 DRTS 64
6 x 0 ... 32 A AC 3 x 100 VA at 125 ... 300 V
3 x 0 ... 64 A AC 4 x 85 VA at 125 ... 300 V
1 x 0 ... 128 A AC 1 x 200 VA at 125 ... 300 V
1 x 200 VA at 600 V
Output Power
Typical values • One voltage output can be selected via software to act
as an independent voltage output, or ,via software, the
DRTS 64 output can be selected to be: V0 = (V1+V2+V3)/3 or V0 =
6 x 430 VA at 32 A (V1+V2+V3)/1.73 (bolded stays for vector sum)
• Accuracy: Typical ±0.02% of the value ± 0.01% of
3 x 860 VA at 64 A the range; guaranteed ±0.04% of the value ± 0.01% of the range
1 x 1000 VA at 64 A • Distortion: 0.015% Typical; 0.03% guaranteed.
• Resolution: 0.4 mV at 12.5 V; 10 mV at 300 V
• Connections: 4 mm banana sockets
• Accuracy: typical ±0.02% of the value ±0.01% of the
range; guaranteed 0.04% of the value ± 0.01% of the range
• Distortion: 0.05% Typical; 0.15% guaranteed Other Generator Characteristics
• Resolution: 0.1 mA at 32 A Output Frequency
• Connections: 4 mm banana sockets
Currents and Voltages output frequency: 0 to 3000 Hz.
For the voltage: 3 kHz at 60 V; 2 kHz at 100 V; 700 Hz at 300 V.
Voltage Generators Transient: 0 to 5000 Hz.
Voltage Outputs Possibility to program 12 different frequencies on all outputs.
DRTS 64 Maximum frequency error: 0.5 ppM.
Resolution: < 5 µHz.
4 x 0 ... 300 V
Phase Angle
1 x 0 ... 600 V Range: - 360° ... +360°
Resolution: 0.001°
• Ranges: 12.5 V and 300 V Accuracy (voltages and currents) 50/60 Hz: 0.01° typical, 0.02°
guaranteed
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Battery Simulator • DC accuracy, 5 mA: ± 0.05% of value ± 0.02% of range.

0…260 V DC / 1 A Connections: 4 mm banana sockets
Power: 50 W or 1 A • DC Voltage measuring input
Accuracy: 2% • Measuring range ± 10 V
Connections: 4 mm banana sockets • DC Accuracy: ± 0.02% of value ± 0.01% of range.
Connections: 4 mm banana sockets.
Low Level Signal Outputs
(option included in code 87170) NOTE: all specifications apply at 25 °C ± 2 °C. AC specifications apply for
sinusoidal waveform and frequency between 48 and 62 Hz. Temperature
Number of outputs: 6
drift: ± 0.01%/°C. Current outputs derating at 115 V AC power supply.
Full range voltage output: 7.26 Vrms
Output current: 5 mA max Interface Connections
Resolution: 0.43 mV
Type of interfaces: USB, Ethernet, IEC 61850, IRIG-B.
Accuracy: 0.015% typical; 0.05% guaranteed
Frequency bandwidth: DC to 20 kHz Characteristics of USB interface:
Connection: Multipole connector, rear side • Transmission rate: 3x minimum
• Interface cable: 2 meters, included
Binary Inputs Characteristics of the ETHERNET interface:
Number of inputs: 12 inputs. • Connector type: RJ-45
Galvanic isolations: six groups of two inputs each, with six • Interface cable: 2 meters, included
common points isolated among them.
Inputs characteristics: potential-free or with voltage, from 4.5 to Characteristics of the IEC61850 interface (optional):
300 V DC (24 to 230 V AC). When the Transcope option is present, • Connector type: RJ-45
the maximum voltage is 600 V DC (425 V AC). • Interface cable: 2 meters, included
Selection of the type of input: dry; 5 V; 24 V; 48 V; 100 V Characteristics of the IRIG-B connection (optional):
Trigger conditions: N.O./N.C./Edge/boolean (each input • Fiber optic connector, ST type
independent)
Timer range: Infinite Internal Memory
Timer resolution: 0.01 ms 256 Mb internal memory suitable to store in the test set
Timer accuracy: 0.001% of the measure ± 0.1 ms approximately 2.000 test results
Sample rate: up to 10 kHz; with the Transcope option up to 50 kHz
Connections: 4 mm banana sockets Pen Drive Interface
It allows saving and recalling local test setting and results
Counter Inputs
Number of inputs: 2 Display - Keypad - Function Keys -
Frequency range for pulses: 0 to 100 kHz Endecoder
Connections: 4 mm banana sockets • One Encoder: digital rotary switch
• One Keyboard: 12 keys
Binary Outputs Relays • Five Function keys
Number of binary outputs: 4, make and break • Display: 256 colours, type LED, graphic 320 x 240 pixels;
Type: Potential free timed relays dimension 5.7 inches
Characteristics of the contacts with a resistive load:
• AC: 300 V; 8 A; 2400 VA Power Supply
• DC: 300 V; 8 A; 50 W • Mains power supply: 85 to 264 V AC, sinusoidal, single phase
• Programmable time delay: from 0 to 999,999.999 s • Frequency: 45 to 65 Hz
• Connections: 4 mm safety banana sockets • Power consumption:
- stand-by: less than 150 W;
Binary Output Transitors - maximum load, 115 V supply: 1600 W;
(option included in code 87170) - maximum load, 230 V supply: 2700 W.
Number: 4 Connection: Standard 16 A AC socket.
Type: transistor, open collector outputs, dry, connected to a
dedicated connector Weight and Dimensions
Characteristics of the outputs: 24 V, 5 mA Weight: 18 kg (39 lb)
Short circuit protection
Dimensions without the handle: 150 (h) x 466 (w) x 423 (d) mm
Protection for voltages higher than 24 V
(5.9 x 18.3 x 16.9’’)
Programmable time delay: 0 to 999,999.999 s
Timing accuracy with respect to test start: 50 µs Accessories Supplied with the Unit
Connections: multipole connector, rear side
• Protective carrying bag
Analog DC Measuring Inputs • Set of test leads: 12 cables
• Power supply cable
• DC Current measuring input
• Ground connection cable
• Measuring ranges: ± 20 mA and ± 5 mA
• USB and Ethernet cables
• DC accuracy, 20 mA: ± 0.02% of value ± 0.01% of range
• Instruction and maintenance manuals
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Applicable standards AMI 632 - Current Amplifier 6X32A

Electromagnetic compatibility:
Directive 2004/108/EC. Applicable Standard: EN61326:2006.
Low voltage:
Directive 2006/95/EC (CE conform)
Applicable standard, for a class I instrument, pollution degree 2,
installation category II: CEI EN 61010-1
Operating temperature: 0 - 55°C
Storage: -25°C to 70°C
Relative humidity: 5 - 95%, without intermal condensation
Altitude: < 2000 m
Applicable also to external amplifiers AMI 332 and AMI 632

Optional accessories The six phase current amplifier AMI 632 is an additional device
to DRTS 64. The option requires IRIG-B connection and output
External Amplifiers extension module on DRTS 64 and it includes six current generators
at 32 A each. In connection with the DRTS 64, the option offers the
AMI 332 - Current Amplifier 3X32A
following features:
• To control 9 currents at 32 A each at the meantime, for the test
of three windings transformer differential protection relays
• To have a six phase generator at 64 A per phase
• To have three phase generator at 128 A per phase
• To have a single phase output at 256 A

CURRENT GENERATORS POWER

6 x 0 … 32 A AC 6 x 430 VA at 32 A AC
3 x 0 … 64 A AC 3 x 860 VA at 64 A AC
1 x 0 … 128 A AC 1 x 1000 VA at 64 A AC

AMI 632 - Technical Specification

Accuracy: 0.02% of the value ± 0.01% of the range, Typical; 0.04%
The three phase current amplifier AMI 332 is an additional device of the value ± 0.01% of the range, guaranteed
to DRTS 64. The option requires IRIG-B connection and output Distortion: 0.05% Typical; 0.15% guaranteed
extension module on DRTS 64 and it includes three current Resolution: 1 mA
generators at 32 A each. In connection with the DRTS 64, the
Connections: 4 mm banana sockets
option offers the following features:
• To control 6 currents at 32 A each at the mean time, for
the test of two-secondary transformer protection relays
Power Supply for AMI 332 and AMI 632
• To have a three phase generator at 96 A per phase • Mains power supply: 85V to 264 V AC, sinusoidal,
• To have a single phase generator at 192 A single phase
• Frequency: 45 to 65 Hz
• Power consumption:
CURRENT GENERATORS POWER - at rest: less than 150 W
- maximum load, 115 V supply: 800/1600 W
3 x 0 … 32 A AC 3 x 430 VA at 32 A AC
- maximum load, 230 V supply: 1300/2700 W
1 x 0 ... 96 A AC 1 x 1000 VA at 64 A AC
Connection: Standard 16 A AC socket

Accesories Supplied with the Units

AMI 332 - Technical Specification Protective carrying bag, power supply cable,
Accuracy: Typical 0.02% of the value ± 0.01% of the range; test leads kit and connection cable to DRTS 64.

guaranteed 0.04% of the value ± 0.01% of the range

Distortion: 0.05% Typical - 0.15% guaranteed
Resolution: 1 mA
Connections: 4 mm banana sockets
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IN2-CDG Current Booster for 1 a Rated

High Burden Relays
External GPS Synchronizer
The option IN2-CDG includes a set of three current transformers,
with the following characteristics: The GPS synchronizer is an external module that allows to
• Primaries: 12.5 A and 15 A synchronize the test start of two DRTS 64. Features:
• Secondaries: 0.5 A; 1 A; 2.5 A; 5 A. Nominal power: 100 VA. • 1 digital output O-24 V DC, for synchronization
Current ratio error: 0.2% • 1 selector to program the following pulse intervals: 5 s; 10 s; 20 s;
Case: plastic 30 s; 40 s; 60 s
For the single phase test of the CDG relay it is possible to have • Maximum timing error with respect to nominal: 2 µs
three times the above power, connecting current outputs in series. • Lights to confirm: power-on; Locked; Pulse available
• 1 START and STOP push-button
HPB 600 and HPB 400 Current Boosters • Power supply: 110/22O V AC
These options are aimed at testing old electro-mechanical The option includes:
overcurrent relays; in particular, at relays rated 1 A. The power • the antenna
output is so high that it can test even relays rated at less than 1 A • an extension cable for the antenna, 20 m long
• Other features for HPB 400: • two cables, red and black, 2 m long, with banana terminations,
• Primary current: 32 A for the connection to the test set trip input
• Secondary currents: 20 A, 4 A, 1 A • the power supply cable
Other features for HPB 600: • Weight: 1.7 kg
• Primary current: 2 x 32 A • Dimensions: 150 (w) x 100 (h) x 240 (d) mm
• Secondary currents: 20 A, 10 A, 4 A, 1 A • Case: aluminium
For both options:
• Accuracy: 0.5% at half burden; 1% at full burden SH 2003 Energy Meters Universal
• Connections: two safety sockets for the primary side; four Scanning Head
safety sockets for the secondary side SH 2003 is a scanning head that eases the test of energy meters. lt
is an universal scanning head because it can be used both with LED
Transcope: Analog / Digital Recorder and impulse electronic meters and Ferraris rotating disk meters. With
Measurement Function rotating disk the sensor uses a green light beam that optimizes the
Optionally the test set can be provided with this feature to recognition of any type of mark.
measure and record the following: With LED recognition the following specification applies:
• 10 voltages or currents (with clamps or external shunts) AC • lmpulse duration: more than 60 us
and DC meter and recorder • lmpulse frequency: less than 500 Hz
• Phase angle, wattmeter, frequency, harmonics meter, power • Duty cycle: 50%
quality meter • Light wavelength: 500 to 960 nm (red)
• Oscilloscope functions The option includes:
• Sequence of Event recorder (up to 10 digital inputs) • A support to keep the scanning head in front of the energy
• Fault recording function meter
Input characteristics: • The cable, 2 m long, from the scanning head to the DRTS 64
• Five isolated groups of two input circuits each • The power supply transformer, for the power of 220 V AC, to
• Inputs ranges: 100mV; 1; 10; 100; 600 V supply the scanning head
• Input impedance: 500 kOhm, 50 pF
• Measurement accuracy: ± 0.06% typical; ± 0.15% guaranteed IEC 61850 Interface - IEC 61850-8
• Sampling frequency: 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 20 kHz, 50 kHz, software The standard IEC61850 describes the communication of devices
selection in substations. IEC61850 messages coming from the devices
• Total buffer size: 4 Mbytes connected to the substation network are also called GOOSE.
• Maximum recording duration: GOOSE messages describe binary status signals over the
- at 5 kHz: 6 min for 1 input channel / 40 s for 10 input substation network and are also used for relays tripping.
channels For relay testing applications within IEC61850 substations it is
- at 50 kHz: 40 s for 1 input channel / 4 s for 10 input necessary to access these data. This new feature is performed by
channels the ISA Automatic Relay Test Set DRTS 64.
• Connections: 4 mm banana sockets By means of a dedicated hardware and by the TDMS software, ISA
• This option is to be specified at order DRTS 64 can expand its testing capabilities by handling IEC61850
messages.
Internal GPS Synchronizer The IEC61850 Interface option for DRTS 64 is required for relay
The GPS synchronizer is an internal module that allows to testing with Ethernet-based substation communication protocol.
synchronize the test start of two DRTS 64 or other test sets. The IEC61850 Interface is mounted on the front panel of DRTS 64.
• Maximum timing error with respect to nominal: ± 1 µs The option has to be specified at order.
The option includes:
• the antenna
• an extension cable for the antenna, 20 m long
This option is to be specified at order.
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Heavy duty plastic Heavy duty

transport case transport case
IEC 61850 - 9 - 2 (Discovery type)
The IEC 61850-9 option allows generating measurement messages
on the system bus. The option and the associated software PLCK Polarity Checker Module
provide the following features:
• injection of Sampled Values on the system bus, corresponding to Checking the correct connection of CT’s and VT’s to protection
CT and VT measurements; relays is a problem because relays can be hundreds of meters
• test of relays connected to the system bus, by the generation away from the transformer. PLCK easilys solves the issue. When
of Sampled Values and the monitoring of the relay tripping, as this test is started, DRTS 64 generates a special, not sinusoidal
described above. waveform, which is injected into the connection cables. The
The connection is performed via an optical fiber polarity check is easily performed by connecting it at the relay
connector, mounted on the rear of the test set. site. PLCK hast wo lights: green and red. The green light turns
The option has to be specified at order. on when the polarity is correct; the red light turns on when the
polarity is wrong.
Relay Connection Cable Kit
This option can be added to the basic cable kit to provide connection
to all test set sockets. It includes also 20 adaptors for terminal block
connections and 3 jumpers to parallel current outputs.

Optional set of testing cables PLCK polarity checker

Optional Local Touch Control

With the optional Local Touch Control the unit can be easily
controlled using the rugged touch screen and the Manual
Control software applications. The Local Touch Control can be
used attached or detached to the test set.
When used attached to the test set the rugged Touch Local
Control is fixed to the test unit by means of a robust hinged
module. If detached from the test set the Local Touch Control unit
can be easily managed as a rugged tablet touch screen controller.

Standard set of testing cables

Transit Case
Three options are available:
. Heavy duty plastic transport case (Discovery type)
. Heavy duty transport case Local Touch Control
. Soft carrying bag
 Ordering information Optional accessories
CODE MODULE CODE MODULE
45170 DRTS 66 6I/6V 87170 IRIG-B synchronization and outputs
35170 DRTS 64 6I/4V extension module
22170 DRTS 34 3I/4V 88170 Internal GPS receiver with antenna and
10170 DRTS 33 3I/3V cable *
40170 DRTS 66 6I/6V - with IRIG-B and output 89170 IEC61850-9-2 Protocol Interface - Sampled
extension module values *
30170 DRTS 64 6I/4V - with IRIG-B and output 83170 IEC61850-8 Protocol Interface - Goose
extension module 70170 HPB 400 current booster
20170 DRTS 34 3I/4V - with IRIG-B and ouput 71170 HPB 600 current booster
extension module 98156 IN2-CDG - Current Booster for 1 A rated
high burden relays
10015 TDMS - Test & Data Management Software
82170 TRANSCOPE - Analog/Digital recorder and
measurement module
10161 GPS synchronizer - External module with
External amplifiers antenna and cable
20162 SH 2003 energy meter universal scanning head
CODE MODULE 15170 Complete set of test leads
80170 AMI 332 - 3I* 85170 Heavy duty plastic transport case
81170 AMI 632 - 6I* 17170 Heavy duty transport case
18170 Soft carrying bag
NOTE*: Internal GPS, IEC61850-9-2, zero power set cables and 29166 Active AC/DC Current Clamp 2 A - 80 A
external amplifiers require code 87170- IRIG-B and output 72170 Power Line synchronizer with optical fiber
extension module. output
19170 Stand-up support
13170 Zero power Thytronic thysensor cables set*
12170 Zero power ABB REF542PLUS & REF601
cables set*
41175 PLCK - Polarity checker
06170 Optional Local Touch Control

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