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INTRODUCTORY GUIDE
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SUMMARY
VISA
Split the manual in

two
Added the ground
sensor upgrade
Amended
description errors
Removed the
option AMI-150;
added the options
AMIV-66 and AMV66
Modified for the
addition of the
FAULT RECOVERY
program
Added a new
paragraph
Added the
Hazardous
situations
paragraph;
modified poweron; added the
counter-feed
protection on
current outputs
Modified subpara
4.1.4 : added
set_up OFFSET
current
Added a picture to
the energy meter
testing
Added the whats
inside chapter
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SHORT FOREWORD............................................................................... 7
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 8
2 TEST SET EXPLANATION .............................................................. 10
2.1 The front panel and the key components ..................... 10
2.1.1 Connection to the mains and status lights 11
2.1.2 Output voltages and currents ............................ 11
2.1.3 Auxiliary DC voltage output ................................ 11
2.1.4 Trip inputs and auxiliary outputs .................... 12
2.1.5 Optional measurement inputs.......................... 12
2.1.6 Interface connections ............................................. 12
2.2 Hazardous situations ............................................................. 12
2.3 Power-on ..................................................................................... 16
2.4 Connection to the relay......................................................... 19
2.4.1 Burden ............................................................................... 19
2.4.2 Current outputs........................................................... 20
2.4.3 Low current ranges: option IN2-CDG ........... 24
2.4.4 Delta connection of current outputs.............. 25
2.4.5 Voltage outputs........................................................... 27
2.4.6 Use of the AC voltage output for the
relay auxiliary supply ........................................................... 29
2.4.7 Auxiliary DC voltage................................................. 31
2.4.8 Trip inputs....................................................................... 32
2.4.9 Counting inputs........................................................... 33
2.4.10 Auxiliary outputs ..................................................... 37
2.4.11 Low level signals ..................................................... 38
2.4.12 Optional measurement inputs ........................ 39
2.5 Connection to the PC ............................................................ 39
2.6 Execution of the test and problem solutions.............. 40
2.7 Power-off..................................................................................... 41
3 WHATS INSIDE?.............................................................................. 42
3.1 Physical description and components location ........... 42
3.2 Detailed block schematics ................................................... 51
3.2.1 PASS, PWA11316 (21)............................................ 51
3.2.2 INTE, PWA21310 (23) ............................................ 52
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3.2.3 RELE, PWA11373 (24) ............................................ 53

3.2.4 CONV.6, PWA11372 (25) ...................................... 55
3.2.5 AMCO, PWA11414 (26) .......................................... 56
3.2.6 AMTE, PWA11405 125 V, OR
WA11426 300 V (27) ...................................................... 57
3.2.7 Power supply ................................................................ 59
4 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................... 62
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 62
4.2 First checks................................................................................. 62
4.3 The test set cannot be powered-on................................. 72
4.4 The test set re-sets after power-on or
does not proceed ............................................................................. 73
4.5 FAULT RECOVERY PROGRAM.............................................. 75
4.6. Fault on the current amplifier .......................................... 77
4.6.1. Overload ......................................................................... 77
4.6.2. Current amplifiers power supply error ....... 78
4.6.4. Over temperature ..................................................... 79
4.6.4. Amplifier replacement ........................................... 80
4.7. Fault on the voltage amplifier power supply ............. 81
4.8. Fault on the voltage amplifier .......................................... 83
4.9. Fault on the DC SUPPLY ...................................................... 85
4.10. Fault on trip inputs ............................................................. 87
4.11. Fault on the microprocessor board.............................. 89
4.12. Problems with upgrade or with the diagnostic....... 90
4.12.1. Upgrade problems................................................. 90
4.12.2. Diagnostic problems ............................................ 91
4.14. Problems with the USB interface.................................. 91
4.14 The fault cannot be fixed................................................... 92
5 SPECIAL SITUATIONS.................................................................... 95
5.1 Addition of the MISU option .............................................. 95
5.2 Transformation of a 125 V unit into a 300 V one .... 98
5.3 Transformation of the interface from RS232
to USB................................................................................................. 101
5.4 Addition of the earth monitoring feature.................... 102
6 FUNCTIONAL TEST ........................................................................ 105
6.1 Introduction............................................................................ 105
6.2 Voltage outputs..................................................................... 106
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6.3 Current outputs..................................................................... 107

6.4 Auxiliary DC voltage ........................................................... 107
6.5 Trip inputs and auxiliary outputs.................................. 107
7 DRTS 6 CALIBRATION ................................................................. 110
8 MEASUREMENT OPTION ............................................................. 111
8.1 Introduction............................................................................ 111
8.2 Description of Measurement option .............................. 111
9 IO6432 OPTION.............................................................................. 113
9.1 Introduction............................................................................ 113
9.2 Description of IO6432 ......................................................... 113
10 GPS OPTION .................................................................................. 115
10.1 Introduction........................................................................... 115
10.2 Description of GPS option ............................................... 115
10.3 Directions for the use of GPS option .......................... 115
11 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMIV-66............................................ 119
11.1 Introduction ......................................................................... 119
11.2 Description of AMIV-66 .................................................... 119
11.3 Connection and test start................................................ 120
11.3.1 Power-on .................................................................... 120
11.3.2 Connection to the relay under test:
current tests ............................................................................. 120
11.3.2.1
11.3.2.2
11.3.2.3
11.3.2.4
Use of AMIV-66 to have nine currents ...............121

Six currents rated 30 A...........................................121
Three currents rated 60 A......................................122
Single phase tests at 180 A...................................123

voltage tests............................................................................. 125
11.3.4 Connection to the PC and test start .......... 125
12 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMI-99 .............................................. 126
12.1 Introduction ......................................................................... 126
12.2 Description of AMI-99....................................................... 126
12.3.1 Power-on .................................................................... 126
12.3.2 Connection to the relay under test ............ 127
12.3.2.1
12.3.2.2
12.3.2.3
12.3.2.4
Use of AMI-99 to have nine currents..................128

Six currents rated 30 A...........................................128
Three currents rated 60 A......................................128
Single phase tests at 180 A...................................129
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13 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMV-66 ............................................. 132
13.1 Introduction ......................................................................... 132
13.2 Description of AMV-66...................................................... 132
13.3.1 Power-on .................................................................... 132
voltage tests............................................................................. 133
14 MAINS SYNCHRONISER OPTION.......................................... 135
APPENDIX 1: DRTS 6 RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE .............. 137
APPENDIX 2: RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE ................ 137
APPENDIX 3: LIST OF DRTS 6 SPARE PARTS ....................... 138
APPENDIX 4: ERROR CODES AND CORRESPONDING
AREA........................................................................................................ 139
APPENDIX 5: CONNECTOR 19; BOOSTERS ........................... 146
APPENDIX 6: CABLE FROM DRTS 6 TO BOOSTERS ........... 148
APPENDIX 7: IO6432 CONNECTORS ........................................ 149
AMI.99 PART LIST ............................................................................. 154
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SHORT FOREWORD
Dear DRTS 6 user,
I often wondered why the users manual is not very much used,
even if it includes valuable information. As me too I am a user of
such manuals, the answer I have given myself is that valuable
information are concealed somewhere in the thick thing, and I do
not have time to waste to find it. So, either the manual is
actually of help, or I ignore it.
This is why I decided to split the DRTS 6 manual in three:
specification, with all performance details; introductory guide,
with the device description; application manual, with
instructions about how to use it once its operation is
understood. The idea is that you may read once the
introductory guide or the specification, while you need to follow
application examples more than once; so, why not to split the
manual in three?
Have a good work with DRTS 6!
Primo Lodi
Q&A Manager
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INTRODUCTION
The DRTS 6 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 6, of the resident
firmware FWH6 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, AMI-66, AMI99 and AMV-66.
The DRTS 6 has a basic configuration, two internal options and
some external optional modules.
The basic configuration includes:
. Four voltage generators (the fourth one can be used as a
standard one or to generate the zero-sequence voltage of the
other three phases);
. Six current generators;
. The auxiliary DC voltage generator;
. Eight trip inputs;
. Two inputs for high-frequency impulses;
. Four digital outputs;
. A low power signal connector for the external modules;
. The RS232 serial interface connector. From June 2004, also the
USB interface connector.
Internal options are:
. The Measurement option, that allows testing the converters
and of high voltage and current, that is made of the MISU
printed circuit board;
. 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:
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. AMI-150, with three high power current outputs. When this

module is connected to the DRTS 6, it is possible to increase the
power of current outputs; it is also possible to control six
currents at the meantime.
. AMIV-66, with three current outputs and two voltage outputs at
the same power of DRTS 6. When this module is connected to
DRTS 6, it is possible to control nine currents (or to have three
currents rated 45 A), or six voltages at the meantime.
. AMI-66, with three current outputs at the same power of the
DRTS 6. When this module is connected to the DRTS 6, it is
possible to control nine currents (or to have three currents rated
45 A).
. AMI-99, with three current outputs rated 30 A. When this
module is connected to the DRTS 6, it is possible to control nine
currents, or to have six currents rated 30 A, or three currents
rated 60 A.
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2 TEST SET EXPLANATION

2.1 The front panel and the key components
The following is the front panel; all components on the front, and
the key ones inside the test set, are listed here below (see also
the DRTS 6 schematic at the end of the manual).
Power supply socket with filter and fuse, type T16A.

Power-on switch, with light.
Instrument state lights.
9-way connector of the RS232 serial interface.
Current output safety sockets: six phases with two common
neutrals (IN).
6) Output current lights (ON = current available).
7) Imp1 and Imp2 counting inputs.
8) DC voltage safety sockets.
9) Output voltage lights (ON = voltage available).
10) Voltage output safety sockets: four phases with common
neutral (VN).
11) Connector of the USB interface.
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).
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
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16) Light confirming the USB connection.

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.
The following is the picture of the front panel.
2.1.1 Connection to the mains and status lights

The connection to the mains is performed by plug (1), and by the
power cord, provided. The power cord is three wires: phase,
neutral (or two phases), ground. After power-on, lights (3) show
the status of the test set.
2.1.2 Output voltages and currents
Output voltages are connected to sockets (10): the four voltages
have the same neutral, VN. When a voltage is generated, the
corresponding light (9) turns on.
Output currents are connected to sockets (5): the two sockets
marked IN are short-circuited, and are the neutral for the six
currents. IN and VN have an 1 Ohm impedance between them.
When a current is generated, the corresponding light (6) turns
on.
2.1.3 Auxiliary DC voltage output
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The auxiliary DC voltage is connected to sockets (8): red socket

for the positive. When the voltage is generated, the
corresponding light turns on.
2.1.4 Trip inputs and auxiliary outputs
Trip inputs are 10 in all, divided in two groups of five inputs
each: the two groups are isolated between them. First group
includes sockets C1 to C4 (14), and socket IMP1 (7); second
group includes sockets C5 to C8 (14), and socket IMP2 (7). IMP1
and IMP2 can be used both for trip contacts monitoring and for
counting impulses such as those coming from an energy meter.
The two groups can be selected with or without voltage: lights
(32) are ON when with voltage. Lights (15) are ON if the contact
is closed (no voltage) or the voltage is sensed.
Auxiliary outputs are relay contacts; at sockets (12) are
available: the Common, Normal Open and Normal Closed
contact. When a relay is driven, the corresponding light (12)
turns on.
2.1.5 Optional measurement inputs
Measurement inputs are connected to sockets (17). There are
four measurements available, exclusive of each other: low and
high current; low and high voltage. Black sockets are the zero for
the voltage or current measurements: between them there is a
10 Ohm resistor.
2.1.6 Interface connections
The round connector (19) hosts the zero power signals, and
signals for the buffers control.
Connector (4) is the RS232 serial interface. Connector (11) is the
USB interface; when active, the corresponding light (16) turns
on.
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2.2 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
TEST SET NOT
GROUNDED
CAUSE OF RISK
Capacitor dividers take the

case at 110 V.
The unit is not protected
against common mode
noise. . See below for
details.
Voltage (or current) The test set ground and
neutral connected
the neutral ground are
to ground
connected to very distant
points of the grid. There is
a voltage differential
between the grounds; in
case of fault, there is 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.
Inside the test set there is
Current neutral
connected to VN
an 1 Ohm resistor between
instead of IN
IN and VN: it would be
burned by the output
current. This, in turn, can
cause the oscillation of
current outputs, and
cause the damage of
current amplifiers.
CONTROL
Ground
connection
VN (IN)
connected
to ground
Connect
the current
neutral to
IN.
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Stand-by generator
Filtered mains
Loss of power
supply while the
test set was
generating
Contact to a live
wire
Current outputs in
series
Voltage outputs in
parallel
Long generation of
all currents
Very old relay, with
heavily inductive
load
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The frequency and

amplitude variations and
the superimposed noise
have caused the damage of
the front-end circuit.
The a.c. voltage can be a
squared waveform rather
than sinusoidal; the test
set operates at the
minimum supply level, with
low efficiency.
There can be a loss of
control because the
microprocessor resets while
energy was applied to the
load.
Supply
waveform
The contact can be

dangerous to the user or
even the plant. The test set
voltage outputs are
protected only prior to the
first test.
See text: the use of mismatching resistors is
mandatory.
See text: the use of mismatching resistors is
mandatory.
Possible danger of overheating components,
specially with high ambient
temperature
Spikes as the relay
switches the measuring
circuits
Test
before
connecting
Supply
waveform
Quality
monitor
See the
manual
See the
manual
Check
burden
and
duration
Check
burdens
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.
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For the first hazard, see the figure below.
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.
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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.
2.3 Power-on
Before power-on, perform all connections to the relay to
be tested.
Test sets after S/N 12800, manufactured on September 2005,
have the capability of verifying that the test set is grounded; if
not, the user is alerted by the following message.
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You should connect the test set to ground, via the yellow socket
on the front and the cable with crocodile provided: any metal
frame (heating, water, windows..) provides a sufficient
grounding path.
If you press OK, the message is repeated four times; after the
last one, the following message is displayed:
DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT IF NOT CONNECTED TO

GROUND: BECAUSE OF FILTER CAPACITORS, THE CASE
WOULD GROW TO A VOLTAGE EQUAL TO 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
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that is a square wave rather than sinusoidal: this is out of

range for DRTS 6.
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 XILINXs
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.
- 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
SOURCE
XILINX A
SRAM
XILINX B
ON ; ERR ON ; !;
ERR
DRAM
FLASH
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- 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 analogic
circuits.
- Next step is the test of DC voltage supplies for current and
voltage amplifiers.
- Next step is the test of DACs 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.
- Other 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 LEDs blink in pairs. At the end
of diagnostics, the green light OK turns on: this confirms that the
microprocessor operates correctly. If there is a fault sensed on
an amplifier (current, AC voltage, DC voltage), you have the two
lights: OK and ! turned on, plus the buzzer beeping. In this
situation, you can connect your PC and start the test program: it
will display you the code message telling which one is the faulty
amplifier. In order to proceed, please go to the Troubleshooting
chapter.
NOTE. Also diagnostic circuits can fail; in these instances the
diagnostic fault is false. This is why if you press OK on the
diagnostic message the program allows you to continue. If the
alarm is wrong or if you do not use the corresponding feature
tests can be performed at no further trouble.
In this last instance, if the diagnostic alarm is annoying, it can be
skipped as follows:
- Remove the four screws on the rear; remove lids;
- Microprocessor board is the second one to the left. Looking
from the bottom, there is a group of DIP switches. Switch 1 is
the rightmost. Analog diagnostic is skipped setting OFF (pushing
forwards) switch no. 7.
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2.4 Connection to the relay

Connect the relay before power-on!
2.4.1 Burden
Before executing a test with the DRTS 6 it is necessary to
check that the burdens of the relay under test are compatible
with the DRTS 6 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 6 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 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.
2.4.2 Current outputs
Currents are connected to safety sockets (5). When an output is
applied, the corresponding light (6) turns on. Note that the unit
can operate two ways:
- Mode 6 I: in this mode all currents are independently
adjustable, maximum current is 15 A. Note that if only three
currents are used (I1, I2, I3) the corresponding output power is
100 VA; if more outputs are used, maximum power decreases to
80 VA.
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- Mode 3 I. In this mode current outputs are to be set in

parallel: I1 to I4; I2 to I5; I3 to I6. The program accepts
currents up to 30 A, and accommodates for the correct
commands to DRTS 6 and test results from DRTS 6.
The two neutral sockets are connected together. If up to three
currents are generated one socket is sufficient; if more currents
are generated it is advisable to use both sockets.
Be careful as IN sockets are connected to socket VN via an
1 Ohm resistor, that would be damaged if the current
neutral is connected to VN.
The instrument can drive up to 100 VA on outputs I1, I2, I3: if
any other output is generated (I4 to I6), maximum load
becomes 80 VA per phase. The corresponding maximum burdens
are the following, as a function of the maximum test current.
RANGE
(A)
BURDEN; 3I
(Ohm)
BURDEN; 6I
(Ohm)
0.15
1.5
15
40
0.44
30
0.35
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 15 A only if the connection and cabling are
maximum 8 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 have a three-phase generator, rated 30 A
and 160 VA per phase, it is possible to select the 3I mode. In
this situation, DRTS 6 output currents are to be connected in
parallel: I1 to I4; I2 to I5; I3 to I6, taking advantage of the PAI
option (figure 1). The program accepts test currents up to 30 A
on DRTS 6, and takes care to drive half and half the amplifiers,
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and to display the total current on the display and in the test
report.
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Figure 1 - Parallel connection of current outputs
The corresponding maximum burdens become the followings.

RANGE (A)
BURDEN; 3I (Ohm)
0.3
15
3
1.5
30
0.18
In case it is desired to run tests at even higher currents, it is

possible to connect more amplifiers in parallel, and to perform
single-phase tests. The angle between currents must be 0; the
current amplitude must be the same. By this, current increases,
power increases, but the maximum burden decreases, as
summarized in the following table.
RANGE (A)
N. OF OUTPUTS
BURDEN (Ohm)
POWER (VA)
45
3
0.12
240
60
4
0.088
320
90
6
0.059
480
In these instances, please take care of the connection and of test

duration: 4 mm sockets are unable to deliver 90 A for a long
while. Use both neutral sockets in parallel, and an adequate
(biggest than possible) wire size, such that connection sockets
are not damaged because of over-heating and the burden is
minimized.
If the problem is having more than 100 VA at 15 A, then it is
possible to connect two amplifiers in series (figure 2). The angle
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between currents must be 180; the amplitude of two currents

must be the same.
In this instance it is possible to have up to 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 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
BURDEN Z (Ohm)
0.15
70
1.5
7
15
0.7
Figure 2 - 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. DO NOT USE SERIES CONNECTION WITHOUT
THE SHUNTING RESISTOR, AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE
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AMPLIFIER. CONNECT IN SERIES ONLY I1 TO I4; I2 TO I5;

I3 TO I6.
Note that it is impossible to connect in series more than
two current generators because the neutral is in common.
It is possible to generate three current outputs, but the relay
connection must be performed without any common neutral
current, as shown below.
I1
I4
IR
I2
I5
IS
I3
I6
IT
IN
DRTS 6
IN
RELAY
In conclusion, it is always possible to parallel currents and to

connect in series voltages; the opposite, i.e. parallel connection
of voltage outputs and series connection of current outputs is to
be performed with attention.
2.4.3 Low current ranges: option IN2-CDG
With DRTS 6 the full power of 100 VA is available only at the
current of 15 A. This is good for the test of relays with the
nominal current of 5 A; if relays are rated 1 A, the available
power can be not adequate to perform the test of high burden
relays. In addition to this, some relays (as CDG of GE) have very
low current settings.
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The option IN1-CDG solves this problem, by means of a set of

three current transformers, with the following characteristics:
. Primaries: 12.5 A and 15 A;
. Secondaries: 0.5 A; 1 A; 2.5; 5 A;
. Nominal power: 100 VA.
- Connections:
. Four primary side sockets (I1, I2, I3, IN);
. Three independent outputs, with one phase socket and 2 zero
sockets;
. Ease of connecting outputs in star or delta configuration.
. For the single phase tests it is possible to have three times the
above power, connecting current outputs in series.
The option includes four connecting cables to DRTS 6 current
outputs, 1 m long, 2.5 sq. mm cross section. Outputs are do not
have a common neutral; this eases the star or delta connection.
Included is a bridge for star connection. The test program TDMS
accepts the transformer ratio, so that currents can be
programmed with their value after the option.
2.4.4 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.
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.
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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.
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
three SEI options.
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 error increases to 1.6%. This
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inconvenience must be accepted, against the almost sure

damage of the test set.
The connection of SEI is straightforward, as shown in the

connection schematic.
2.4.5 Voltage outputs
Voltages are connected to safety sockets (10). When an output
is applied, the corresponding light (9) turns on.
Output V4 can be operated either as a fourth voltage, program
controlled, or as the zero sequence voltage of the other phases;
the selection is performed in the pre-fault settings. Another
selection is the value of the zero-sequence voltage, that can be
(V1+V2+V3)/3 or (V1+V2+V3)/1.73 (vectorial sum), also
program selectable. Be careful because with the latter selection
the zero-sequence voltage can be higher than 125 V (300 V with
the option): in this case the instrument gives an over-load
error.
Purpose of V4 is to test relays that need an independent fourth
voltage; example is synchronization relay for the recloser 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.
For normal use, select V4. The neutral of V4 is VN.
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Be careful that socket VN is connected to sockets IN, while

it is isolated from the zero of the auxiliary DC supply voltage (8).
Maximum burdens are the following, as a function of the
maximum test voltage.
RANGE (V)
BURDEN
(Ohm)
1
100
12.5
100
125
200
300 (OPT)
1125
For tests at 125 V with a burden greater than 80 VA, it is

possible to connect two amplifiers in parallel, using the PAV
option (figure 3): 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)
BURDEN (Ohm)
1
60
12.5
50
125
100
300 (OPT)
570
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.
Figure 3 - 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.
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BURDEN
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25
250
600 (OPT)
200
200
400
2250
Note that it is impossible to connect in series more than

two voltage generators because the neutral is in common.
Figure 4 - Series connection of voltage outputs
2.4.6 Use of the AC 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 6 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 AC 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.
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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. Besides, at the end of 60
ms the capacitor is normally not yet charged: as a consequence,
DRTS 6 signals a fault on voltage output.
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
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THE RESET BUTTON, AS IT TAKES TO ZERO ALL OUTPUTS, AND

THE SEQUENCE SHOULD BE REPEATED.
In conclusion, if the AC 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 DC voltage generator is
broken, and you have to feed the relay auxiliary supply with a DC
voltage. In this instance you can use the AC 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.
2.4.7 Auxiliary DC voltage
The auxiliary DC voltage is available on safety sockets (8), and is
isolated with respect to voltages and currents. The DC voltage
can be used to supply the relay under test or to polarize trip
contacts.
Before test start and when the voltage is zero the output is open.
If a counter-feed voltage is erroneously connected the error is
sensed and reported on the test program as counter-feed on DC
supply. The voltage must be removed for the test to continue.
When the output is present, the corresponding light turns on.
The DC voltage generator can yield at maximum 100 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 voltages.
V dc
(V)
260
220
110
R MAX
(Ohm)
680
490
120
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12
For the DC voltage, pay attention to the input filter capacitor:

this is a short circuit as the voltage is applied. When connected
to this type of load, the instrument drives 2 A for the maximum
time of 0.5 s; after this, the instrument signals over-load. At 110
V the DRTS 6 can drive a capacitor of 1000 uF; bigger values can
cause an overload alarm. In this instance, it can be enough to
reduce the voltage.
2.4.8 Trip inputs
Trip inputs are separated in two groups, with isolated zero
reference: C1-C4-IMP1 and C5-C8-IMP2. The connection can be
made to safety sockets (14).
The selection of input voltage clean or under voltage is
performed on the healthy values of the test program, together
with other selections: de-bounce 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 5 V for logical inputs, or the
nominal voltage of the site. In case the 5 V 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
V
5
24
48
> 100
THRESHOLD
V
4.5
22
42
57
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The purpose of setting a voltage threshold is to solve a situation

as the one sketched here below.
The resistor R has the purpose to protect the contact. As a

consequence, the voltage at C1 is not going from zero (open
contact) to + SUPPLY (closed contact; instead, it goes from the
partitioning made by resistor R and the coil resistance and +
SUPPLY. The problem is solved by selecting a threshold higher
than the partitioning voltage, so that the open contact voltage is
sensed as zero level.
Threshold voltage is the same for all contacts of the same group;
the thresholds of the two groups can be independently set.
De-bounce is the time during which the input must be confirmed
before being Accepted as true; this selection is taken into
account by the program, so that trip time does not change with
this parameter. The importance of this setting is that spurious
noise can be ignored with high settings; on the other side, fast
trip times cannot be measured with high settings. The default
value of 500 us is normally a good compromise. If the input is AC
voltage, the program selects automatically the de-bounce 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. The state of trip inputs is signalled by lights
(15): if the contact is closed or the voltage applied the LED
turns on.
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2.4.9 Counting inputs

At sockets (7) are available the count inputs IMP1 and IMP2, that
serve to test energy meters. The threshold level of these inputs
is the respectively same of inputs C1-C4 and of inputs C5-C8,
but there is no de-bounce.
Input IMP1 has the same common of C1-C4; input IMP2 has the
same common of C5-C8.
The following figure shows how to perform the connection in two
instances: the DRTS 6 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.
A) ENERGY METER TEST WITH THE DRTS 6 AS A

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

REFERENCE
NOTE: this test can be eased taking advantage of the optional
SHA-6 reading head. In this case, the option should be located in
front of the meter under test, as shown in the following picture.
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When you mount the scanning head, the emitting LEDs should
be on the same "level" of the rotating disk. In order to check if
SHA is detecting, you have to turn ON the SHA (a green light will
illuminate the energy meter ) and check if the LED blinks when
the energy meter wheel tag (black or red, NOT GREEN OR BLUE)
is passing through the SHA detector (of course the energy meter
must be energized, so the wheel is running).
IMPORTANT NOTE
Some energy meters have the following internal connection (3pin).
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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.
NOTE: The option SHA-6 eases the test.
2.4.10 Auxiliary outputs

These outputs are relay, that can be operated via software; relay
operation can be timed with respect to currents and voltages.
The relay under test is connected to sockets (12), either on
Normal Closed or Normal Open contact.
Outputs are voltage free, and can be polarized if necessary. The
closure of the output is warned by lights (13): contact closed =
light on. Contact rating is: maximum voltage : 250 V AC;
maximum current : 5 A.
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These contacts are foreseen to drive loads such as coils; to avoid

EMI noise interference, contacts are protected by a capacitor and
by a MOV rated 500 V AC. However, it is good practice to drive
coils that are externally protected against voltage spikes when
the coil is opened.
2.4.11 Low level signals
Low level signal outputs are available on connector (34); pin-out
is listed in appendix 9. Purpose of this output is to use external
amplifiers, or to test relays connected to voltage dividers and
Rogowsky coils.
On the connector provided you should make a bridge between
pins C and J: it tells the DRTS 6 to go to this operating mode.
Connect the cable before powering on the instrument: after
power on the DRTS 6 inhibits power outputs, and low level
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.
The same connector (34) is used to drive the external amplifiers.
In this instance, the cable provided with the amplifier includes
the code of the amplifier type: control programs change
accordingly.
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ATTENTION BECAUSE LOW LEVEL OUTPUTS ARE ACTIVE DURING

NORMAL DRTS 6 OPERATION.
2.4.12 Optional measurement inputs
Optional 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 (0-5; 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.
The 20 mA input is protected against over-currents: a temporary
fuse opens the circuit. However, take care not to apply 20 A
to the 20 mA input.
These inputs are used only if the optional MISU board has been
installed. Connect converter inputs to DRTS 6 current and
voltage outputs, and converter output to the measurement
input. Start the manual or automatic test and verify the error of
the converter.
2.5 Connection to the PC
The test set 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 1).
From May 2004, also the USB interface (11) is available: its
operation is confirmed by light (16).
The RS232 cable provided crosses the signals, from 9 to 9
ways; the wiring schematic is provided in appendix 2. The USB
cable has lights to confirm the operation.
The DRTS 6 is connected to the PC using the serial cable
provided. The RS232 serial port is normally COM1. Connection
specifications for RS232 are:
- Interface type: RS232.
- Baud rate: 57600.
- Interface protocol: BUSY/READY.
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- Compatibility: PC with WINDOWS 95 or higher.

The selection of the type of interface, RS232 or USB, is
performed at test start; after it, the type of interface cannot be
changed unless the test set is powered OFF.
NOTE: if you have a test set with only the RS232 connector and
the PC has only an USB interface, use an USB to RS232
converter. Our suggestion is to use the converter manufactured
by MAXTRO, type UC-232A.
2.6 Execution of the test and problem solutions
During use, the DRTS 6 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.
Power on the PC and then connect it to the DRTS 6 using the
serial cable. Before executing an automatic test, it is a good
rule to start the manual X-PRO program, 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 10 V is detected, the PC gives a
message of counter-feed on voltage outputs: this avoids
connecting test sets output voltage to a live wire. In this
instance, remove the voltage before proceeding.
On the auxiliary DC voltage supply, a voltage of 20 V is
immediately sensed.
The following table summarizes the situation.
SITUATION
At power-on
Counter-feed
alarm
During tests;
STOP not pressed
V1-V2-V3-V4
Open; protected
At test start, even
if V = 0
Closed; not
protected
V DC
Open; protected
Immediate
Closed; not
protected
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Open; protected
Open; protected
As a test is started, as soon as the DRTS 6 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 DC voltage.
If the red ! LED turns on (and a buzzer is heard) during the test,
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).
. Over-temperature 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 over-temperature, 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 4 lists error
codes, and the corresponding fault area.
Other logic errors can turn on the ERR LED of the DRTS 6. 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).
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.
2.7 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
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power off with outputs being generated, and with the

relay connected: high voltage spikes could be generated; the
test set could be faulty at next power-on.
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3 WHATS INSIDE?
3.1 Physical description and components location
The machine is mechanically made of two side aluminium plates
to which are screwed 3 + 3 (above and below) aluminium bars
that host the plastic guides for the different boards.
The front panel accommodates all 4 mm banana sockets, the
power supply plug, the interface connectors and all LEDs
signalling the contact or output state.
There is a front frame that is screwed to the side aluminium
plates via four screws; then, the front panel is screwed to the
front frame via four nuts on the corners, plus two smaller screws
on the front that are locked to the brass spacers.
Picture below shows: the side aluminium plates, the aluminium
bars, the boards guides and fans seen from above;
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Next picture shows the same view from the front, with the
addition of the front frame.
Next picture shows the detail of the nut that locks the four front
panel screws to the front frame.
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The frame is shaped to receive the upper and lower protections.

These protections are connected o ground via a dedicated wire.
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Last, the two protections are kept in place by two plastic feet,
that are locked by four screws.
The grid and the air filter is kept in place by six screws, that
dont need to be removed to dismount the test set.
In the instrument are accommodated the following boards, left to
right:
. The PASSIVE board (21), code PWA11404 (PWA11316 in older
revisions), with zero-power amplifiers and the USB interface
circuits;
. The MICR-H control board (22), code PWA31300, that includes:
the microprocessor, FLASH EPROM program memory, SRAM,
DRAM, PLA, interface circuits;
. The INTE-H6 board (23), code PWA21310, that handles digital
inputs, with filters and isolation circuits;
. The RELE.6 board (24), code PWA11373, with the four digital
outputs, plus many connectors that carry supplies and signals to
the other boards;
. The CONV-6 board (25), code PWA11372, that includes the
DACs that generate the low-power analog signals.
These boards are connected between them by a back panel
board (20), code PWA11371, that hosts all interface connectors.
. Three AMCO-6 boards (26), code PWA11414 (PWA11374 in
older revisions), with two current amplifiers each; boards include
also their power supply;
. Two AMTE.3 boards (27), code PWA11405 (PWA11356 in older
revisions), with two voltage amplifiers each (for the option 300
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V: code PWA11426, or PWA11393 or PWA11376 for older

versions).
These five boards are connected via:
. Power connectors, on the front (green colour), for the power
supply and for outputs connections;
. Flat cables, above and below. For current amplifiers, flat cables
are arranged as a bus.
. One voltage amplifiers supply module (28), code YWA11355
(code YWA11358 for the option 300 V);
. One ALIAUX low-voltage supplies board (29), code PWA11421
(PWA11370 for older versions);
. One FRONT.6 board (30), code PWA11420 (PWA11386 for older
versions), with mains supply generation.
These boards are connected between them by a back panel
board (42), code PWA11390, that hosts all interface connectors.
. The auxiliary DC voltage module (31), code YWA11369, is
mounted on the left. It is connected via:
. A power connector (green colour), for the power supply and for
output connection;
. An 8-way flat cable, that carries the control signals.
On the front panel are also mounted the following boards:
. MISU (40), PWA11328, optional measurement board. It is
connected to CONV.6 board by a flat cable;
. SUPP USB board (43), PWA11404. It is connected to PASSIVA
board by a flat cable;
. INTE-H1 (35), PWA11320, with filters on trip signals. It is
connected to INTE-H2 board by two flat cables;
. LEDSC (39), PWA11312, with trip inputs and auxiliary outputs
LEDs. It is connected to INTE-H2 board by a flat cable;
. LEDALI.6 (38), PWA11385, with test set status LEDs. It is
connected to RELE.6 board by a flat cable;
. Power supply filter (36), PWA11425: it hosts the over-voltage
suppressors and two mains L-C filters. It is connected to the
FRONT.6 board by two green connectors;
. LUSC.6 (37), PWA11436 (PWA11380 on older units), with:
- Voltage sockets;
- Current sockets;
- Auxiliary contacts sockets;
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- Circuits to drive the optional IEC61850 ETHERNET interface.

On this board is mounted the current protection board
PWA11442 (44), that receives current outputs and hosts the
current protection relays.
NOTE: board PWA11442 is available from September 2007.
The following drawing shows the boards location; next are the
pictures of the test set, seen from above and below after
removing the protection covers.
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SKETCH OF DRTS 6 TOP VIEW WITH BOARDS LOCATION
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Seen from above.
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Next picture shows the boards mounted on the front panel.
Boards are kept in place by means of an aluminium strip that

keeps in place the amplifiers: see the picture.
In the centre of the two horizontal 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 the picture).
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3.2 Detailed block schematics

Starting from the left, foe each board we give the physical
location of interface connectors and a more detailed description
of the circuits on board.
3.2.1 PASS, PWA11316 (21)
The following is the sketch of the board and of the corresponding
connectors.
NOTES:
The cut angle marks pin 1: on the PCB, the corresponding

pad is square instead of round;
The number in the rectangle is the number of pins;

Dashed connectors are on the opposite face.
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FUNCTIONS
1) Transit of MICR bus from MICR board to back panel and other
boards.
2) Circuits for external modules (round connector) and for 0power outputs:
Analog switches;
Op amps;
RS485 circuits.
3) Circuits for the USB I/F:
Logic circuits;
N. 3 opto-isolators;
N. 2 DC/DC converters 5 V > 3.3 V.

3.2.2 INTE, PWA21310 (23)
connectors.
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FUNCTIONS
N. 8 circuits (two isolated groups) detect the trip input status
and communicate it to the MCR board.
3.2.3 RELE, PWA11373 (24)

connectors.
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FUNCTIONS
N. 4 auxiliary relays.
N. 10 Comparators + logic for V,I LEDs.
N.1 GAL generates the general fault alarm.
No fault if V,I amplifiers are removed (fault on DRTS,

DRTS.3).
N. 4 op-amps add 2.5 V for the counter-feed analog

signals (going to CONV analog switches and then to MICR 0-5V
ADCs inputs).
The 40-way connector J805 receives all auxiliary supplies

from ALIAUX > FRONT.6, and distributes it to all other boards.
Connectors J801, J802 carry range selection and faults for

V1, V2 and V3, V4 amplifiers respectively.
J803 has the logic signal buss for I1 to I6: it performs

range selections and carries back faul signals.
J861 has the serial signals to the auxiliary DC voltage

module.
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3.2.4 CONV.6, PWA11372 (25)

connectors.
FUNCTIONS
N. 12 signal generation circuits, including:

1.
N. 1 high accuracy and stability reference voltage
generator;
2.
N. 3 QUAD 16-bit DACs, for the output amplitude control;
3.
N. 6 DUAL 12-bit DACs, for the sinusoidal waveform
generation;
4.
N. 3 QUAD 8-bit DACs, for the symmetry correction;
5.
N. 3 QUAD 8-bit DACs, for the off-set correction;
6.
N. 12 Op-amp + digital filter + booster circuits, for the
analog signal generation;
7.
N. 12 Emitter-followers generate a DC signal for over-load
check circuits;
N. 2 GALs generate chip select signals;
N. 6 Analog switches receive diagnostic analog signals

and de-multiplex them for MICR ADCs inputs.
Circuits for MISU: supplies, logic selections.
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3.2.5 AMCO, PWA11414 (26)

connectors.
FUNCTIONS
Two current amplifiers per board.
Output MOSFETs: 2+2 per channel; total voltage 120 V;

total current 50 A.
Power MOSFETs are mounted on a T-CLAD aluminium

base PWB, for optimum heat sink and temperature match.
Three current ranges, with three separate shunts and

differential op amps.
Two 500 W DC to DC converters, from 300 V to 12 V,

adjusted as a function of the load by control circuits.
Three DIP-switches, 8 bit, for the selection of the current

outputs; the corresponding LED turns on.
An LED turns on when the auxiliary supply is OK: it is ON

in normal operation;
Two LEDs turn on with the + 12 V and 12 V supply

respectively. The intensity of the light follows the voltage: I is
maximum with no current generation or for currents less than 1
A; it dims during generation with low burdens.
Common logic and analog bus for I1 to I6.
Local generation of the 21 V supply for MOSFETs

buffers.
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The following picture shows the DIPs and the LEDs locations.
Output protection: it is performed on board (44).

Protection logic:
1.
At power-on, the voltage applied to output sockets is
sensed;
2.
If there is a voltage above 12 V, the relay is kept open;
otherwise it is closed;
3.
If the relay is open, at the first current generation there
is an over-load alarm;
4.
If the output is short-circuited to a live wire AFTER poweron, the relay is opened within 30 ms, but the protection is
reduced.
3.2.6 AMTE, PWA11405 125 V, OR WA11426 300 V

(27)
connectors.
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FUNCTIONS
125,
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
first
Two voltage amplifiers per board.

Two different boards for 125 V or 300 V.
The 300 V type generates maximum power at 300 and at
125 V.
Three voltage ranges: 1, 12.5, 125 V for 125 V (12.5,
300 V for 300 V), with three separate feed-back loops.
Output MOSFETs: 2+2 per channel; total voltage 1200 V;
total current 15 A.
Two LEDs. ON = output relay closed.
Output protection: relay. Protection logic:
At power-on, the relay is open, and there is no feed-back
loop;
At the first generation command (also 0 V), before closing
the relay, the test set measures the voltage on output
sockets, and gives a counter-feed error if there is voltage
above 25 V (100% protection);
If no counter-feed, the relay is closed and the feed-back
loop operates;
The relay opens after Over-load and RESET commands;
If the output is short-circuited to a live wire AFTER the
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ON command, the relay is opened within 30 ms, but the

protection is reduced.
3.2.7 Power supply
The mains supply plug includes two fuses, rated 16 A; the
power-on switch includes a lamp that turns on as the switch is
operated. The switch is connected to the filter board (36), whose
block schematic is the following.
Inside the board there are two filters, that feed separately two
intelligent bridges that are mounted on FRONT.6.
The important circuit to note is the set of voltage suppressors,
that limit spikes in differential and also in common mode.
The following is the sketch of the FRONT.6 board and of the
corresponding connectors.
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FUNCTIONS
Generates a non regulated, not isolated from the mains

300 V DC supplies for I3-I6 and voltage amplifiers, plus
the corresponding ENABLE signals.
Generates a non regulated, not isolated from the mains

300 V DC supplies for I1-I2-I3-I4, the DC voltage module
and the + 12 V module on board, plus the corresponding
ENABLE signals.
Generates an isolated 12 V for fans and for ALIAUX: from

this are derived the other auxiliary voltages.
Intelligent bridges features:

1.
In-rush current limiter via a PTC, that is afterwards
shunted by a MOSFET;
2.
Switches from full bridge to half bridge plus voltage
doubler, according to the supply voltage;
3.
Generates ENABLE signals for other modules;
4.
In case of over-load, switches off during about 15
minutes.
The last schematic refers to the ALIAUX board (29), PWA11421.
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FUNCTIONS
Generates all auxiliary supplies: + 5 V, 15 V, 16.5 V.

Measures the supply voltage with respect to the ground,
and generates the fault Test set not connected to
ground.
Drives fans at low or high speed.
Generates two isolated 30 V supplies that feed the INTE
contact clean circuits.
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4 TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 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
doesnt work: According to Murphys 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
units serial number: our business is to minimize your
downtime. My e-mail address is:
primo.lodi@isatest.com
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.
4.2 First checks
1. 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
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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.
To open the test set (please refer to the whats inside chapter):
. Remove screws on the rear;
. Remove the two protection lids, and the grounding wire;
. Remove the four nuts on the corner that keep the front panel;
. Remove the two screws on the front;
. Shifting the front panel you can access the screws that lock the
frame to the side panels: unscrew them;
. Now you can remove the frame. If necessary, remove the
aluminium sheet that keeps boards in place, and un-tighten the
two nuts: you can remove boards, after having removed the
corresponding connectors.
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.
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.
2. Once you are sure that boards are in place, power-on the test
set, and upgrade the resident program to the latest revision.
In particular, if you have just received the latest issue of the
TDMS software and some function does not operate correctly, it
is possible that this is caused by the DRTS 6 resident program
(firmware). In this situation:
- execute the test program, select INFO and read the firmware
revision number;
- visit out website: www.isatest.com and verify the actual
revision number for your instrument. If it does coincide, please
get in touch with your agent, otherwise follow the instructions to
download it from the website;
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- using UPGRADE, update the resident program with the one

you downloaded.
3. Perform the functional test at chapter 6 to ascertain if there
is any fault in the test set.
4. Open the test set and clean carefully from dust the fan
filters and all the inside of the test set. 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.
Then, check that screws are tight. Last, check the connectors:
they should be firmly fit.
5. Test set hardware improvements.
During the years, on all DRTS 6 test set we have introduced a
set of modifications, with the goal of improving protections
against problems on the mains. This step involves the cabling
modifications listed below. Please check your test set: if fixes are
not there, ask us for the materials, and then apply them.
5.1. The first modification reduces the voltage drop along the +
5 V supply, and solves the problem of random reset of the
microprocessor, caused by low supply.
. Look at the rear of the test set: there are two back panels. The
one to the left, PWA11390, carries power supply modules; the
one to the right, PWA11371, carries the control boards. On the
left back panel locate the pins corresponding to connector J821;
on the right back panel locate the pins corresponding to
connector J832. Using wires with a cross section of 0.5 sq. mm,
connect: J821 16-17 to J832-31 ABC, and J821 14-15 to J832-32
ABC. NOTE: the picture below shows only the two modification
wires.
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5.2. The second modification avoids the movement of boards

during transit. To this purpose, boards must be tightened by
means of two rods located in the centre of the two aluminium
bars that support the boards guides (see the picture above). The
lower bar will be threaded; the upper one will have a bigger hole,
so that the rod can enter. Tightening the rod is performed at the
end of board replacements. On test sets there is already a rod in
the front bars; it is necessary to add a second rod in the rear
bar.
5.3. The third modification helps grounding the test set if the
ground connection is missing. It is necessary to drill a hole in the
front panel; after this, put on the label and screw the socket,
that shall be connected to the ground of the mains supply
socket.
5.4. The next modification helps cutting high voltage noise
that can be applied to the neutral of voltage or current outputs.
Connect a voltage suppressor, type VDR, between the socket VN
and ground, by using the nearby nut. The suppressor is soldered
to the VN (blue) socket on one side, and connected to ground on
the other side by removing the nut nearby, and screwing it with
the same nut.
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5.5. Protection against the wrong connection of current neutral

to the VN socket. The two sockets VN and IN are separated, but
not isolated. The reference between them is an 1 Ohm resistor.
We have been reported some fault because the current neutral
was connected to VN instead of IN: in this situation, the
reference resistor has been burned. To avoid this, we connect
the group made of one 1 Ohm 4 W resistor with in parallel the
diode bridge rated 8 A 800 V between sockets VN and IN: : if the
current is applied to VN, it passes through the bridge, and the
drop across the resistor is limited, so that it does not burn; as
the load is too high, the test set signals overload. One side is
connected to IN; the other side (no matter which one) is
connected to VN.
NOTE: on older models, there was a 10 Ohm resistor located
after the control cards back panel, and going to IN sockets or to
an AMCO connector, connected to IN. If you find it, remove it.
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5.6. The last modification involves the filter board PWA11389,

located on the front panel, after the power-on switch. In order to
enhance the protection against surges or spikes up to 4 kV, we
have added to the filter board four VDR and one gas discharger.
The pictures show how to mount them.
Besides, resistors R2 and R4 should be replaced with two other
resistors, having the same value, 10 Ohm, but a greater wattage
rating (2 W instead of 0.5 W). See the pictures.
PLACEMENT OF MODIFICATION COMPONENTS ON THE
FILTER BOARD
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2) ONE GAS DISCHARGER TO GROUND
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3) TWO SUPPRESSORS ON THE FRONT

5.7. If boards FRONT-END and ALIAUX are replaced with the
newest ones, in order to enable the circuit that senses if the
ground is missing it is necessary to connect the new ALIAUX
board to the voltage supply and to the ground. This is performed
connecting the ground wire to the aluminium bar, and the
voltage supply to the closest connector of the FRONT-END board.
The wiring connection is as follows. Pin No. 3 of ALIAUX
connector J812 is the highest one; pin no. 1 of FRONT 6
connector J802 (four ways, the second connector from top). See
the picture here after.
ALIAUX
J812
PIN NO.
3
2
1
-
GROUND
POSITION
HIGH
MIDDLE
LOW
OK
-
FRONT6
J802
PIN NO.
1
2
3
4
POSITION
HIGH
SECOND
THIRD
LOW
NOTES: 1) if you remove the short flat cable between boards,

they behave as the old ones, and the test on the ground
connection is not performed.
2) Before performing the modification, remember to upgrade
the firmware, else you will have a + 12 V diagnostic error!
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The set of components necessary for the hardware upgrade is

listed below: it can be ordered with the single code PII75156.
. N. 2 rod to block the guide bars.
. N. 1 Ground socket XBM10020.
. N. 1 Ground label XPN50500.
. N. 1 VDR with ring termination XDI40035.
. N. 1 Group made of one 1 Ohm 4 W resistor with in parallel the
diode bridge:XDI20027 + XRP30095.
. N. 4 VDR protections, our code XDI40032.
. N. 1 GAS discharger, our code XDI40012.
. N. 2 Resistors rated 10 Ohm, 2 W; our code XRP31003.
. N. 1 three way connector plus wires, to ALIAUX board; our
code XCO10141.
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4.3 The test set cannot be powered-on

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 PWA11386, that is the rightmost one looking
from the front.
The DRTS 6 power supply is split in two, each controlled by a
front-end module mounted on the front of the card. The split is
the following:
. Voltage amplifiers + I3-I6: the test set powers on, and gives
supply error on I3-I6; the faulty module is the right one (VIARM2) looking from the front;
. Microprocessor + fans; I1-I4; I2-I5; DC module: there is no
sign of life; the faulty module is the left one (VI-ARM1) looking
from the front.
If the test set behaves correctly at 220 V and gives problems
(ERR signal; no power on) at 110 V, the fault is on one of the
two front-end modules: the front card needs to be replaced.
If the test set does not operate at any power supply, proceed as
follows. On AMCO amplifiers are located two LEDs that turn on
when the amplifier is powered. The first test is to verify if only
one of the modules is failing, or both. Open the unit, power on
and check for these lights.
If I3-I6 is on and the other two are OFF, also the microprocessor
and fans are off (case 1).
If you see the light on the I1-I4 and I2-I5, but not on the I3-I6
amplifier, the test set starts and communicates the diagnostic
error (case 2).
In both instances, there is a risk that the fault has been caused
by a fault on current amplifiers or DC module for the first one, or
by the current amplifier or voltage amplifier supply for the other
one. For this reason, proceed as follows:
. Case 1. Remove the green connector from amplifiers I1-I4 and
I2-I5, and from the DC voltage module. Power-on, and measure
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the voltage between pins o1 and 2 of a current amplifier

connector: take care, because they are not isolated from the
mains. The voltage should be 300 V. If so, the fault is not on the
FRONT-END board, but it is on one of the amplifiers. To find out
which one, connect one at a time, until the fault comes back.
. If the power supply does not come back, it is necessary to
replace the front-end board, and the modules powered by it,
because they also could be damaged.
. If no power is generated, it is better to return the test set to
the agent, because the fault can be very severe.
. Case 2. Remove the green connectors to current amplifier I3-I6
and from the voltage amplifiers. Power-on: if the test set turns
on, the fault is not on the FRONT-END board, but it is on one of
the amplifiers. To find out which one, connect one at a time, until
the fault comes back.
4.4 The test set re-sets after power-on or does not
proceed
If the test set re-sets after power-on, it is because the auxiliary
+ 5 V supply is low. In this instance, you should modify the test
set as explained at paragraph 3.2: you should add two wires
between the left and right back panels, to reinforce the + 5 V
connection.
If the test set does not proceed, very likely an auxiliary supply is
missing. To verify this, proceed as follows:
. Open the test set, and remove the rear protection.
. To the left, there is the power 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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1,2 C
3 AC
5 AC
7 AC
8 AC
9 AC
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VOLTAGE
0 LOGIC
+95 V (125 V)
+ 115 V (300 V)
0TEN
- 95 V (125 V)
- 115 V (300 V)
+ 15 V
0 ANALOG
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REFERENCE
0TEN
0 LOGIC
0TEN
0 ANALOG
0 LOGIC
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12,13AC
14,15AC
16,17AC
18 AC
19 AC
26 AC
29 AC
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-15 V
+12 V
0 LOGIC
+5V
+ 16 V
- 16 V
+ 300 V+I3
0 300 V+I3
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0 ANALOG
0 LOGIC
0 LOGIC
0 LOGIC
0 LOGIC
0 LOGIC
0 300 V+I3
CONNECTED TO THE MAINS!
NOTE: O LOGIC, 0 ANALOG, 0 TEN are all joined together and to

the VN socket, and between them there should be 0 V. The 300
V+I3 voltage IS NOT ISOLATED FROM THE MAINS: TAKE CARE!
It feeds all voltages and the current I3.
If + 5 V is low or intermittent at the source, go to next step.
The 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.
These errors could be caused by a fault on a board; so:
. 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 ALIAUX
power supply module needs to be replaced.
4.5 FAULT RECOVERY PROGRAM
If the test set can be powered-on and it displays an error
message, it is possible to take advantage of the FAULT
RECOVERY utility. NOTE: the firmware version must be 6.99 on.
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The purpose of FAULT RECOVERY is to allow the user to continue

the operation, until the failing board is replaced. The selections
performed by FAULT RECOVERY are lost as the test set is
powered off: they should be repeated until the final fix is
executed.
The following table lists:
. The faulty area;
. The action of the FAULT RECOVERY program;
. The paragraph that gives further information for the corrective
action.
PARAGRAP
FAULTY AREA FAULT REECOVERY
H
CURRENTS
1. You can assign the faulty
3.5
output to an operating
output. Example:
. Fault I1: assign I1 > I5;
. Fault I2: assign I2 > I6;
. Fault I3: assign I3 > I4.
After assigning I1 to I5,
connect the relay input I1 to
I5 and continue. Result: you
can perform as usual all
three phase tests.
2. All faults of the faulty
board will be ignored. As
pairs are: I1 and I4, I2 and
I5, I3 and I6, a fault on I1
makes also faults on I4 to be
ignored.
3. The faulty amplifier should
better be removed or
disconnected.
AC VOLTAGES
No chance with FAULT
3.6
SUPPLY
RECOVERY: see text.
AC VOLTAGES
1. Fault on V1, V2, V3: you
3.7
can assign the faulty output
to V4. Result: you can
perform as usual all three
phase tests.
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2. Fault on V4 can be
ignored.
3. Amplifiers will be left
connected.
1. The fault can be ignored.
2. The module should be
disconnected.
OTHER FAULTS
The problem is that sometimes the software signals only one
fault: in case of severe accidents, there could be a second fault
undetected, that would pop up after re-assignment. In order to
avoid wasting time, after a fault it is necessary to perform a
complete diagnostic test that will unveil all possible problems.
After assignments, power-on and verify that there is no further
fault; then, proceed with the following diagnostic:
- Short-circuit current outputs and generate currents of 0.15;
1.5; 15 A on all available outputs: there should be no error
message;
- Generate also 1; 12,5 and 125 V on all voltage outputs, and
check that there is no error;
- Generate 110 and 220 V on the DC voltage output, and check
that it works;
- Close in sequence all trip inputs, C1 to C8, and check that they
are detected;
- Command the closure of A1-A4, and check that they operate.
At the end, it is possible to operate the test set.
4.6. Fault on the current amplifier
Current amplifier faults are:
. Overload: codes 67 (I1); 69 (I2); 71 (I3); 48 (I4); 49 (I5); 50
(I6).
. Current amplifier power supply: codes 54 (I1-I4); 55 (I2-I5);
56 (I3-I6).
. Over temperature: codes 185 (I1); 186 (I2); 187 (I3).
4.6.1. Overload
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In this instance, prior to use FAULT RECOVERY, please verify the

following:
1. Starting from July, 2007 (test set no. 14500), we have added
a protection to current outputs, made of a set of relays, put in
series to the current output. If, by error, current outputs are
connected to live wires (counter-feed), current output sockets
are not connected to current amplifiers, and this protects the
test set. In this situation, if you try to generate an output,
you will have an over-load alarm. Please, check that there is
no voltage applied to output sockets.
NOTE: if the live wire is connected after power-on, the protection
is reduced, but relays will immediately open.
2. 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
intervention is normal. To know the load impedance it is enough
to inject a low current, say 1 A or less if necessary, and measure
the voltage on the output sockets: if the ratio V/I is greater than
the given value, there is an overload and the error raised is
appropriate. 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 fault is actually caused by the current amplifier, remove it
and use FAULT RECOVERY in order to continue the work.
4.6.2. Current amplifiers power supply error
In this instance, you have to know first of all 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 error is there at power-on, the first thing is to understand
if there is an actual fault or if there is a wrong fault indication.
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A: actual fault.
. Power-on the test set. On AMCO boards are located two red
LEDs in the center of the board. For normal operation they must
be ON: if one or both is OFF, this means that there is a fault
either to the DC to DC converter module, or to the power
MOSFET. In alternative, it can be caused by the missing of the
300 V supply on the green connector, or by the missing of the
ENABLE signal, still on the green connector. You should have 300
V between pins 2 (negative) and 1 of the green connector, and
about 12 V between pins 2 and 3 (ENABLE). If you don't, also
voltage generators should be not operational, and the fault is in
the FRONT-END board: see the procedure in paragraph 3.3.
If you have the supply but LEDs dont turn on, then the amplifier
is faulty, and should be replaced: remove it and use FAULT
RECOVERY in order to continue the work.
NOTE: on the board are also located three green LEDs, that
signal the selected output. The inner one corresponds to I1-I4;
the second one to I2-I5; the external one to I3-I6. There must
be only one LED turned on, corresponding to the output at which
is connected; else, the switch setting is wrong.
Besides, on units having serial number more than 12876, we use
a new version of the current amplifier, where:
.. All LEDs are of the surface mount type, and the color is red;
.. There is a sixth LED, on the centre and on the edge, signalling
that the local microprocessor is OK. If it is turned off, either an
auxiliary voltage is missing, what is signalled by the PC, or the
board must be replaced.
B: wrong fault indication.
If the two above LED's turn on, then the error signal is wrong.
The fault could be on the amplifier itself, or on the logic circuits:
check this by exchanging it with another one.
If the fault is on the amplifier, remove it and use FAULT
RECOVERY in order to continue the work.
If the fault is not in the amplifier, this signal goes through the
20-pin flat cable to the MICR board, passing through CONV and
PASSIVA. Please check that there is no bent pin on the flat cable.
If the error is still there, it is necessary to exchange the MICR
board. In the meanwhile, use FAULT RECOVERY in order to
continue the work.
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4.6.4. Over temperature

In this instance, it is necessary to wait until amplifiers cool down.
It is wise to keep the test set powered on, so that fans remove
the heat much faster than when it is off. If the over-temperature
fault persists, then the current amplifier is faulty: remove it and
use FAULT RECOVERY in order to continue the work.
4.6.4. Amplifier replacement
To fix the problem you should replace the faulty AMCO board.
Before doing it, please check the amplifier as follows.
You have to know that all AMCO amplifiers are identical; in order
to select the different positions (I1-I4, I2-I5, I3-I6), we use the
set of DIP-switches that you can note on the board.
The selection is performed the following way:
. There are three groups of eight DIP-switches;
. The selection is performed setting ON all switches of one group,
and OFF the other two groups;
. The group marked SW1, located towards the center of the
board, selects I1-I4; SW2 selects I2-I5; SW3 selects I3-I6.
If DIP switches are not correctly set, please correct and proceed.
If you dont, there will be no output at the selected position, and
two outputs on the position set by switches.
This checked, open the unit and proceed as follows.
. Withdraw the faulty AMCO and replace it with the new one.
. Replace connections.
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. Power-on DRTS 6 and check that the fault message has

disappeared, and that all outputs are operational.
. Re-assemble the unit; do not forget to tighten the central rod,
as it ensures that cards stay in place during transportation.
. The replaced amplifiers have an error greater then the specified
0.1%; typically, it is 0.3%. If this error is not acceptable, use
DRTS 6 users manual, CALIBRATION users manual and
CALIBRATION program.
In case of fault, while waiting for the replacement, remove the
amplifier as follows.
. Remove connectors from the faulty AMCO amplifier: above, a
bigger, green one, with power connections, and a 20-way flatcable one, with analog signals and logic control bus; below,
another 14-way flat cable one, that carries auxiliary supplies.
. Protect flat-cable connectors so that pin cannot touch any
conductive part.
. Power-on DRTS 6, and control that there is no other fault
displayed. If there is another fault, remove the corresponding
amplifier connectors.
4.7. 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 improves the performance and
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 (+ 115 V); 165 (+ 210 V); 166 (+
345 V); 167 (+ 460 V); 168 (- 115 V); 169 (- 210 V); 170 (- 345
V); 167 (- 460 V).
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If the error is true, FAULT RECOVERY cannot help, as the power

supply involves all voltage outputs. However, as these are
diagnostic messages, there is a (small) chance that the power
supply 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, and there
is no need to use FAULT RECOVERY.
After pressing OK, before proceeding, it is necessary to
understand if the error is in the diagnostic circuits, or if it is an
actual fault. To this purpose, go to the MANUAL mode, and start
some tests generating in sequence on all outputs the voltages of
:
- 125 V test set: 55 V; 75 V; 95 V; 125 V.
- 300 V test set: 65 V; 130 V; 220 V; 300 V.
If there is no overload error message, the power supply is OK,
and the fault is located in the CONV-6 board (80% confidence
level): the test set can be used with no problem, unless pressing
OK on the error message. It is possible to replace the CONV
board at the customers site; however, as the test 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
If the overload fault is there, then there is a real fault, and
FAULT RECOVERY is of no help. Next step serves to understand if
the power supply itself is actually faulty, or if the fault is caused
by a voltage amplifier. The procedure is the following.
. Open DRTS 6.
. 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 one amplifier: 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 power supply error message is still
there.
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A) THE VOLTAGE SUPPLY ERROR MESSAGE IS STILL

THERE
In this instance, disconnect the second voltage amplifier, and
connect the one you had disconnected. Power-on again. NOTE: if
you disconnect both voltage amplifiers, the diagnostic voltage
supply error message will be there.
If the error message is still there, please check that power
supply to the module is there. To this purpose, go to the rear of
the test set: the voltage supply module is connected to a small
back panel. The back panel is protected by a plastic sheet, that
is taken in place by four screws: remove them to gain access to
connector pins, that are two parallel lines to the right. Starting
from the bottom, pin 1 is connected to ground; pin 4 is the
negative of the 300 V supply. Power on the test set, and verify
that, with respect to pin 4, pin 5 is 12 V DC, and pin 7 is + 300 V
dc (coarse). TAKE CARE AS THESE PINS ARE NOT ISOLATED
FROM THE MAINS. If pin 5 is 0 V the fault is in the front-end
board; if 300 V is missing, please check for continuity of the
traces coming from the leftmost pins, that correspond to the
front-end board. If + 300 V is missing, the fault is on the frontend board.
If above tests are OK, the power supply is faulty. You have to
remove AMTE connectors again, and then you can operate
current outputs only, until the power supply module is replaced.
B) THE VOLTAGE SUPPLY ERROR MESSAGE IS NO MORE
THERE
This means that the fault is located on the first or on the second
AMTE amplifier, that should be replaced. AMTE amplifiers are
interchangeable; you can locate the good one on V1-V2, and
proceed with current or single phase tests.
4.8. Fault on the voltage amplifier
Voltage amplifier faults are:
Overload: 75 (V1); 77 (V2); 79 (V3); 195 (V4).

These faults can be displayed the first time an output is
generated, even if it is zero, or only with the load. In this latter
instance, it is possible that the output is overloaded.
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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, may be that the
load is too high. In this situation, reduce the voltage and try
again.
If this is not the case, you can continue working taking
advantage of FAULT RECOVERY. If you have only one failing
output, then you can have three voltages; if there are more than
one failing voltage, then you can perform singe phase tests.
Over temperature: 182 (V1); 183 (V2); 184 (V3); 196

(V4).
These faults are generated after a long while of use at high
ambient temperature. In this instance, leave the unit poweredon for 10 minutes, so that amplifiers cool down, then start over
again. If this
is not the case, then the temperature sensing chain is faulty: you
can continue operating using the Ignore fault selection of FAULT
RECOVERY, and the amplifier should be replaced.
Counter-feed (228): it does not specify on which output.

About counter-feed, it means that there is a voltage on one or
more of the output sockets, coming from the connection: you
should check and correct the error. If there is no voltage applied,
the fault comes from the diagnostic circuits. In this instance, you
can continue operating using the Ignore fault selection of FAULT
RECOVERY; however, it is necessary to understand if the fault is
in the amplifier itself or on the diagnostic circuits. To this
purpose, proceed as follows.
. Open DRTS 6;
. 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;
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. Repeat with the other amplifier: the faulty one should be

replaced.
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 customers site; however, as the
test 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.
For the replacement of the amplifier, proceed as follows.
. Open DRTS 6.
. Remove connectors from the faulty amplifier.
. Withdraw the module and replace it with the new one.
. Replace connections.
. Power-on DRTS 6 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.
. The replaced amplifiers have an error greater then the specified
0.1%; typically, it is 0.3%. If this error is not acceptable, use
DRTS 6 users manual, CALIBRATION users manual and
CALIBRATION program.
4.9. Fault on the DC SUPPLY
D.C supply fault codes is 193 (overload).
In this case of fault on the DC supply, it is possible to use FAULT
RECOVERY and to ignore the fault. For the sake of safety, it is
better to disconnect the module, as follows.
. Open DRTS 6.
. The DC 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 DC supply
does not operate.
If there is no fault signal, but the DC voltage is not available,
proceed as follows.
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. First of all, check for the cables going to the module. There are
two different types of modules (see sketches). On module one,
the 8-way flat cable comes out upwards; on module 2, the flat
cable must leave the connector on the left. On the other side,
verify that the 8-way cable is fit into its connector, leaving the
board upwards. You should temporarily remove the connector,
verify that all pins are straight, and fit the connector back into
position:
. Next, on module one there is a fuse, rated F3.15A: check it; if
it is open, replace it and try again.
. Observe now the green connector: it has 6 screws carrying
wires. The screw closest to the front is number 6: it carries the
earth connection. Power-on, and measure that between screws 4
(zero) and 5 there are 300 V DC. TAKE CARE BECAUSE THIS
VOLTAGE IS CONNECTED TO THE MAINS. If 300 V are there,
the module should operate.
. On module one there is a fan. Power-on and verify if it is
rotating: if not, the fault is on the module, that should be
replaced.
. If the fan is rotating (for module one), and at any rate on
module two, last test is to verify if the module is blocked by a
wrong command coming from the front-end board, and that is
located at screw n. 3. Remove this wire by unscrewing it, and
ISOLATE IT AS IT IS CONNECTED TO THE MAINS. Power-on
and verify if the DC voltage is generated: if so, the front-end
board PWA has to be replaced.
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For the module replacement:

. Open DRTS 6.
. 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 DC voltage is available.
. Power-off and re-assemble the test set.
4.10. Fault on trip inputs
In this instance there is no diagnostic message: the test set does
not recognize one or more trip inputs. This fault is not covered
by FAULT RECOVERY: to continue, select the operating inputs.
. Open DRTS 6.
. Verify for connectors out of place.
. 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 12
V (the same between the other C and C5 to C8).
. Now select contacts with voltage: the voltage will disappear:
this confirms that INTE is OK; else it is faulty.
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. If everything is OK and closing the circuit between C and C1 the

corresponding LED turns on the fault is located on board INTEH2, YWA11310.
. If the voltage is missing on one or more inputs, the fault can
be on INTE-H1, on INTE or on ALIAUX.
. 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,
mounted on the control boards rack: 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
PIN
C
14
C1
8
C2
9
C3
10
C4
11
And also that there is continuity between pins: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7;

13.
If a group of inputs does not trip with contact free selection,
while it trips with the with voltage selection, the corresponding
13 V measurement is missing. In this situation, open the test set
and verify first of all on the rear of the unit. Looking from the
rear, there are two back panels: the one to the left receives the
auxiliary supply voltages from the ALIAUX.6 board, PWA11421
(11370): these are marked: 0C1, 0C5, 30C1, 30C5. On these
points should be soldered four wires, that go to the right back
panel, where the INTE.H6 board, PWA21310, is fit.
First of all, verify that wires are soldered. If so, measure the
voltage between 0C1 and 30C1, and also between 0C5 and
30C5: it should be 30 V DC. Verify also that on INTE there are 30
V between A30 and C30 (C1-C4), and between A27 and C27
(C5-C8).
If the voltage is there, there is a fault in the INTE board; if it is
missing, there is a fault in the ALIAUX.6 board.
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4.11. Fault on the microprocessor board

If after power-on the test set is powered, but control LEDs 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 6.
. 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 LEDs: they are located
in proximity of the rear of DRTS 6. These LEDs 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 LEDs dont
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. In this instance, apply the modification explained
before.
. If LEDs 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 communicate. 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.
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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 CALIBRATION program. If the .CAL file is not
available, if you have the suitable test meters, please refer to
the Calibration chapter; else, the test set should be returned to
your agent.
4.12. Problems with upgrade or with the diagnostic
4.12.1. Upgrade problems
If during the Upgrade the power went off, or if the DRTS.3
firmware was loaded into the DRTS 6 test set, it is possible to
recover the situation as follows.
. Open the DRTS 6.
. 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.
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.
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1
OF
F
2
OF
F
3
OF
F
4 5 6 7
X X X OF
F
X = DONT 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 as they were before:
SWITCH
*POSITIO
N
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
ON ON ON X X X ON
. Power-on again: the unit should perform the self-test and

display no error.
4.12.2. 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 6.
. 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 (see above).
. 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.
4.14. Problems with the USB interface
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The problem may be caused by some factors, and the three

commons are:
- TDMS was not installed by the PC administrator or by a user
with Administrative privileges;
- The selected communication port is not "USB";
- The administrator refused (or cancelled) to install our USB
driver.
Of these, the most important is to be the administrator of the
PC; if you are not, the drivers will not be installed. If the
software was already installed, uninstall everything, turn off the
PC, turn on the PC as administrator and install it again. Please
refer also to our installation manual.
4.14 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
RS232 and the USB interface cables and all cables that serve to
connect modules (boosters). The users 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.
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.
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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.
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INSTRUMENT RETURNED FOR:
CALIBRATION ____ REPAIR ____
In case of repair, please specify the following.
DATE OF FAULT
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REPORTED BY E-MAIL, PHONE ______________________
COMPANY ______________________________________
USERS REFERENCE
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FAULT DESCRIPTION
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5 SPECIAL SITUATIONS
5.1 Addition of the MISU option
If the customer wishes to add the MISU option, he can ask ISA
the upgrade kit, and add it by himself, with the following
instructions.
The upgrade is performed in four steps:
. Solder the MISU board on the front panel sockets;
. Close a jumper in the CONV board;
. Connect MISU to CONV by the flat cable;
. Correct the calibration.
1) Solder the MISU board.
. Open DRTS 6.
. 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 rear of front panel, between and below the sockets,
stick the isolating stripes provided: this serves to guarantee the
isolation level.
. Fit the MISU board into the socket connections. Between the
MISU components and the panel leave a space of about 1 mm;
do not press against the isolation stick, as they could be
damaged. Solder MISU in this position.
2) Close a jumper on CONV board
. On the upper aluminium bar there is an aluminium strip that
keeps in place the board: remove it.
. In the center of the first and third bar, starting from the front,
there are two rods that that, when tightened, block cards into
their place, so that they cannot vibrate during transportation.
Un-tighten them, until the card can be moved.
. Remove all connectors to CONV so that it is possible to
withdraw it completely.
. Just after the connector is located a 2-pin jumper, marked JP2:
short-circuit the two pins.
. Set back CONV and connect cables.
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3) Connect MISU to CONV board

. Connect MISU connector to CONV connector marked J802 by
the flat cable provided.
. Take care that pin 1 of MISU connector goes to PIN 1 of J802
on CONV.
. Power-on the test set, connect it to the PC and start TDMS
MANUAL. Connect a current output to the high current input.
Generate 1 A, and verify that it is correctly measured. Power off.
4) 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.
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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.
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. 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.
5.2 Transformation of a 125 V unit 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 two operations:
. Replacement of power supply and amplifiers;
. Change switch selection on MICR board.
1. Replacement of power supply and amplifiers
. Open DRTS 6.
. Remove the voltage supply module.
. Remove connections to AMTE voltage amplifiers and remove
the amplifiers.
. Remove also connections to AMCO current amplifiers I2-I5 and
I3-I6, and remove amplifiers. Mark them as they cannot be
exchanged.
. Next problem is that we have to modify the position of guides
for the two AMCO and AMTE 1-2, else the two AMTE would not
fit. The following is the sketch of guide positions as you will find
them, and of new guide positioning.
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. The numbers below refer to hole counting starting from the

rightmost. Movements are:
- AMCO 2-5: rotate the guide position from right (dotted) to left,
and screw it on holes 55-56 (two to the left);
- AMCO 3-3: move it leftwards of one hole;
- AMTE 1-2: move it leftwards of one hole.
. Now you can fit back AMCO 2-5 and 3-6, the new AMTE and the
new power supply.
2) Change switch selection on MICR board
The test set must be instructed that the maximum voltage is 300
V rather than 125 V; this is obtained by modifying the switch
setting on MICR board.
The modification can be performed without dismounting MICR
board from the test set. If you look at the test set from below,
MICR is the second one from the left. The sketch shows the
location of DIP switches.
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For the switches, the ON position is towards the board edge; OFF
is towards inside. The setting you will find is the following.
SWITCH 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SETTING ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON
Now press switch no. 4 towards the inside of the board, so that it
goes to OFF position. The final setting is the following.
2
3
4
SWITCH 1
SETTING ON ON ON OF
F
5
OF
F
6
7
8
9
10
ON ON ON ON ON
NOTE: if you do not feel safe to operate this way, you can
dismount MICR to perform it. In this instance, please consider
that:
. MICR and PASS boards are screwed together: the must be
removed together, this takes a certain amount of force. Same
force is to be used when fitting them back;
. On PASS is soldered a yellow/green wire that is screwed to the
frame; unscrew it for the dismount;
. PASS hosts two flat cables; they must be fit prior to insert back
the two boards.
5.3 Transformation of the interface from RS232 to USB
Test sets after S/N 12000 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.
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. Open DRTS 6; unscrew the front panel so that it can be

lowered.
. Remove connections to the DC voltage module. Remove the
module by the four screws to the left. Pay attention to all flat
cables!
. 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 mounted on 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. Verify that the right USB board support
does not touch the interface board XWB11391. 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.
. Lay the cable from the connector to the PASS board below the
DC voltage module. Besides, 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: they are located
between the boards.
. Now it is advisable to test that the test set operates correctly
with the new USB interface.
. The new PASS board has a connector for the RS232 interface.
If you want, you can connect it to the RS232 cable you have
dismounted, and leave the connector inside: this is just in case
you have to operate with a PC that does not have the USB
interface.
. Mount back the DC voltage module; set back the test set.
5.4 Addition of the earth monitoring feature
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Test sets after S/N 12800, manufactured on September 2005

have the capability of verifying that the test set is grounded; if
not, the user is alerted: see the POWER-ON paragraph.
This feature is performed by the latest revision of FRONT-END
board, PWA11420, and ALIAUX board, PWA11421. If it is desired
to have this feature on an older test set, it is sufficient to:
. Upgrade the firmware to the latest issue, anyway more than
6.94;
. Replace the former boards, FRONT-END PWA 11386 and
ALIAUX PWA11370, with the new ones;
. Connect among them the two boards with the short flat cable
supplied;
. Connect the new FRONT-END board to the mains and to the
ground by the three way green connector supplied, as shown in
the following picture.
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This serves to connect the new ALIAUX board to the voltage

supply and to the ground, so that the circuit that senses the lack
of ground connection can operate. This is performed screwing
the ground wire to the aluminium bar, and the connecting the
voltage supply to the closest connector of the FRONT-END board.
The wiring connection is as follows. Pin No. 3 of ALIAUX
connector J812 is the highest one; pin no. 1 of FRONT 6
connector J802 (four ways, the second connector from top). See
the picture at the end of the document.
ALIAUX
J812
PIN NO.
3
2
1
-
GROUND
POSITION
HIGH
MIDDLE
LOW
OK
-
FRONT6
J802
PIN NO.
1
2
3
4
POSITION
HIGH
SECOND
THIRD
LOW
NOTE: without the flat cable connection between the boards,

this feature is not enabled, and boards behave as they used to.
NOTE: If the firmware is not after 6.94, the use of new boards
causes a diagnostic error on the 12 V supply. In this instance:
. Remove the flat cable between boards;
. Download the new firmware;
. Set back the flat cable: the diagnostic error disappears.
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6 FUNCTIONAL TEST
6.1 Introduction
The DRTS 6 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 CALIBRATION
program. Following paragraphs explain the test procedure.
For the calibration, the following instruments are necessary.
1. An high accuracy multimeter, that should guarantee a
maximum AC measurement error of 0.02% for voltage and
0.05% for current. The maximum voltage range of more than
300 V is usually available; instead, for current, the maximum
range is usually 1 A or 3 A at most.
2. For the higher AC current range, it is necessary either a
Current Transformer with a rated accuracy of 0.05%, or a set of
current shunts, again rated 0.05%. Usually, the C.T. is a cheaper
solution.
3. For the calibration of the phase angle the TDMS CALIBRATION
program foresees the use of a wattmeter. During the calibration,
the phase angle between current and voltage is set at 90: the
nominal active power is zero; the deviation from zero is caused
by the phase error to be adjusted. In conclusion, for phase angle
calibration it is necessary to use a wattmeter. It can be single
phase; the accuracy should be 0.1%.
4. An oscilloscope and a shunt could serve to verify the
waveform distortion, in case of doubt. The current shunt could
be rated 0.1 Ohm, 50 W; the test could be performed at 10 A. In
fact, if there is a current distortion, it shows up at all current
ranges.
5. In case of doubt about the available power, the following
resistors should be used:
. Voltage output: 195 Ohm, 200 W. The test should be
performed at 125 V;
. Current output: 0.35 Ohm, 200 W: the test should be
performed at 15 A.
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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 (or 12.5, 125, 300 V) and 0.15, 1.5, 15 A. The
reason is that the multimeter changes range around 1.1:
measuring at 0.15 A 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 6 to a PC and start the program TDMS
MANUAL;
. 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).
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6.3 Current outputs

. Connect the DRTS 6 to the PC and start the program TDMS
MANUAL;
. 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 to I6, and
repeat the test;
. Program now the I1 current output to other current ranges
(1.00 and 10.0 A), and repeat the procedure;
. Repeat the procedure with other outputs I2 to I6. High current
tests will be performed with a suitable current transformer, with
a ratio error less than 0.05%.
6.4 Auxiliary DC 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 6 to a PC and start the program TDMS
MANUAL;
. 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;
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. Start the test: all timers will display a trip time between 4 and
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;
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.
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The oscillographic display is the following.
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.
7 DRTS 6 CALIBRATION
The calibration of all DRTS 6s relevant parameters is performed
using the TDMS CALIBRATION program. For the description of
the program itself and of the calibration procedure, please refer
to the CALIBRATION program users manual (MSE20098).
NOTE: the calibration can be performed only using the serial
interface, and not the USB.
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8 MEASUREMENT OPTION
8.1 Introduction
The Measurement option has the purpose to allow measuring
currents and voltages. Input ranges are: two low level, 20 mA
DC and 10 V DC, and two high level, 20 A DC AC and 250 V DC
AC.
8.2 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.
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DRTS 6 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 tdms or automatically, with the
program TRANSDUCERS (specification MSE20059). 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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9 IO6432 OPTION
9.1 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.
9.2 Description of IO6432
The option is installed in the rear of DRTS 6: 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 DC; 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 6)
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.
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- 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
6) 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 7 provides the pinot configuration, and the position of
mating connectors pins, with soldering contacts, provided with
the instrument.
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10 GPS OPTION
10.1 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.
10.2 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...).
10.3 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.
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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 on the two sites the two DRTS 6 to the relays to be
tested; in particular, connect relay trip contacts to inputs C1 to
C4 (see figure).
TEST SETUP
Connect now GPS to DRTS 6. To this purpose, connect the black
socket (8) to C5-8 common, and the red socket (8) to C5.
Connect DRTS 6 to the PC and select in Preferences the type of
relay trip contacts for C1 C4, and DC Voltage, 24 V, for C5-C8.
Select also De-bounce delay = 0 for C5-C8. Note that selections
for C1-C4 and C5-C8 can be different.
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
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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 TDMS DISTANCE
21, 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 6 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
PULSE
GPS SYNCHRONIZER
20
10
1 pps
START/STOP
30
40
60
GPS
5
LOCKED
PULSE INTERVAL
(seconds)
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GPS ANTENNA
T0,5A 250V
PULSE
100-240V~ 50/60Hz 5W
00
FRONT AND REAR GPS PANELS
GPS LIST OF COMPONENTS
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
START/STOP pushbutton, with light.

Pulse interval selector
Pulse available.
1 pps light; GPS ON.
GPS locked.
Mains connector.
BNC connector to antenna.
Pulse output sockets.
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11 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMIV-66
11.1 Introduction
The three phase current amplifier and two voltage amplifier
AMIV-66 is an additional device to the DRTS 6. This option offers
the following features:
. To multiply by two the three-phase test current by paralleling
outputs (from 3x30 A to 3x60 A, 320 VA each);
. To multiply by two the six-phase test current (from 6x15 A to
6x30 A, 160 VA each);
. To generate a single phase output up to 180 A, 760 VA;
.To control nine currents at the meantime, for the test of twosecondary transformer protection relays;
. To control six voltages, so that it is possible to have 6 currents
and 6 voltages at the meantime.
11.2 Description of AMIV-66
The optional amplifier AMIV-66 includes:
. Three current generators;
. Two voltage generators;
. The power supply;
. The control board that supervises the unit.
Physically, AMIV-66 (see drawing) is housed in a container that
is the same as DRTS 6, 3 U high, with handle for ease of
transportation. Amplifiers are the same as those used in the
DRTS 6, and internally connected in parallel in order to have 30
A.
In the front panel are located:
. The connector to DRTS 6;
. Current output sockets;
. Voltage output sockets;
. Unit status lights;
. Active current output lights;
. Power supply socket and power-on switch.
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11.3 Connection and test start

11.3.1 Power-on
Before connecting the relay, connect AMIV-66 to the
connector EXT. AMP. of DRTS 6, with the cable provided.
Connect also IN of DRTS 6 to IN of AMIV-66 with the cable
provided.
Then connect DRTS 6 and AMIV-66 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 cases of DRTS 6 and AMIV-66
would reach the voltage of 110 V: this is caused by noise
suppression capacitors on mains supply.
Power on AMIV-66 first, then DRTS 6. 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 LEDs of AMIV-66 and of
DRTS 6 turn on: this confirms that the microprocessors operate
correctly. If DRTS 6 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.
11.3.2 Connection to the relay under test: current tests
Before executing the test with AMIV-66 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.
Usually the burden is expressed in terms of VA load at
nominal current: it is necessary to convert it into Ohm, with the
following formula.
Burden = VA / (nominal current)^2
for currents, and
Burden = V(nominal voltage) ^2 / VA
for voltages.
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Special care is to be taken when evaluating the burden, as the

burden of connecting wires is to be added to relay current
burden.
The connection of DRTS 6 and AMIV-66 to the relay under test
depends upon the choice about the AMIV-66 function.
Aside currents, all other signals (voltages, trip input, auxiliary
outputs) shall be connected to DRTS 6, as explained in the
former chapters.
11.3.2.1 Use of AMIV-66 to have nine currents
In this instance currents I1 I6 will be connected to the DRTS 6,
and currents I7-I9 to AMIV-66. DRTS 6 voltage outputs V1 to V3
are available, while V4 is not available. Current ranges and
outputs of the two units are independently set.
Maximum current is 15 A on DRTS 6 and 30 A on AMIV-66; the
maximum load is 350 mOhm for DRTS 6 and 180 mOhm for
AMIV-66.
11.3.2.2 Six currents rated 30 A
If it is necessary to perform a six phase test at 30 A, connect in
parallel current outputs of DRTS 6: maximum burden is 0.18
Ohm for all outputs.
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Paralleling of DRTS 6 outputs is easily performed using option

PAI. Current outputs must be connected in the order shown, as
the program foresees this connection when computing current
outputs: maximum test current is 30 A per output.
11.3.2.3 Three currents rated 60 A
If it is necessary to perform a three phase test at 60 A, connect
in parallel current outputs of DRTS 6 to those of AMIV-66:
maximum power is 320 VA; burden is 0.09 Ohm for all outputs.

outputs.
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11.3.2.4 Single phase tests at 180 A

Select 0 between currents, both on DRTS 6 and AMIV-66.
Connect all outputs among them and to one end of the load;
connect IN (DRTS 6) to IN (AMIV-66), and to the other end of
the load. The corresponding maximum power is 760 VA;
maximum load is 23 mOhm.
The following connection figure explains it better. Please consider

that the final section of the connection wires should be 50 sq.
mm: it is a 180 A connection!
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11.3.3 Connection to the relay under test: voltage tests

In this instance, the relay under test needs six voltages: four
voltages will be connected to DRTS 6; the remaining two to AMV66, as follows.
Aside voltages, all other signals (currents, trip input, auxiliary

former chapters.
11.3.4 Connection to the PC and test start

The procedure to follow is the one explained for DRTS 6. At
power off, turn off AMIV-66 first; then DRTS 6.
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12 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMI-99
12.1 Introduction
The optional amplifier AMI-99 has the purpose to allow
controlling nine currents at the meantime. The unit can also be
used to generate six currents rated 30 A 160 VA, by connecting
in parallel the outputs of DRTS 6. It is also possible to have three
currents at 60 A 320 VA each, or one current at 180 A 720 VA.
12.2 Description of AMI-99
The optional amplifier AMI-99 includes:
. Three current generators;
. The power supply;
Physically, AMI-99 (see drawing) is housed in a container that is
the same as DRTS 6, 3 U high, with handle for ease of
transportation. Amplifiers are the same as those used in the
DRTS 6, and internally connected in parallel in order to have 30
A.
. Current output sockets;
12.3.1 Power-on
Before connecting the relay, connect AMI-99 to the
Connect also IN of DRTS 6 to IN of AMI-99 with the cable
provided.
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Then connect DRTS 6 and AMI-99 to the mains, by means of

cord, as otherwise DRTS 6 and AMI-99 would reach the
voltage of 110 V: this is caused by noise suppression
capacitors on mains supply.
Power on AMI-99 first, then DRTS 6. At power on, the front
executed; at the end of which, the OK LEDs of AMI-99 and of
P.C. display.
12.3.2 Connection to the relay under test

Before executing the test with AMI-99 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.
Usually the burden is expressed in terms of VA load at
nominal current: it is necessary to convert it into Ohm, with the
following formula.
Burden = VA / (nominal current)^2
for currents, and
Burden = V(nominal voltage) ^2 / VA
for voltages.
Special care is to be taken when evaluating the burden, as the
burden of connecting wires is to be added to relay current
burden.
The connection of DRTS 6 and AMI-99 to the relay under test
depends upon the choice about the AMI-99 function.
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Aside currents, all other signals (voltages, trip input, auxiliary

former chapters.
12.3.2.1 Use of AMI-99 to have nine currents
In this instance currents I1 I6 will be connected to the DRTS 6,
and currents I7-I9 to AMI-99. DRTS 6 voltage outputs V1 to V3
are available, while V4 is not available. Current ranges and
outputs of the two units are independently set.
Maximum current is 15 A on DRTS 6 and 30 A on AMI-99; the
maximum load is 350 mOhm for DRTS 6 and 180 mOhm for AMI99.
12.3.2.2 Six currents rated 30 A
If it is necessary to perform a six phase test at 30 A, connect in
parallel current outputs of DRTS 6: maximum burden is 0.18
Ohm for all outputs.

outputs: maximum test current is 30 A per output.
12.3.2.3 Three currents rated 60 A
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If it is necessary to perform a three phase test at 60 A, connect

in parallel current outputs of DRTS 6 to those of AMI-99:
maximum power is 320 VA; burden is 0.09 Ohm for all outputs.

outputs.
12.3.2.4 Single phase tests at 180 A
Select 0 between currents, both on DRTS 6 and AMI-99.
Connect all outputs among them and to one end of the load;
connect IN (DRTS 6) to IN (AMI-99), and to the other end of the
load. The corresponding maximum power is 760 VA; maximum
load is 23 mOhm.
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The following connection figure explains it better. Please consider

that the final section of the connection wires should be 50 sq.
mm: it is a 180 A connection!
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power off, turn off AMI-99 first; then DRTS 6.
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13 OPTIONAL AMPLIFIER AMV-66
13.1 Introduction
The two voltage amplifier AMV-66 is an additional device to the
DRTS 6. This option allows
to control six voltages, so that it is possible to have 6 currents
and 6 voltages at the meantime.
13.2 Description of AMV-66
The optional amplifier AMV-66 includes:
. Two voltage generators;
. The power supply;
Physically, AMV-66 is housed in a container that is the same as
DRTS 6, 3 U high, with handle for ease of transportation.
Amplifiers are the same as those used in the DRTS 6.
. Voltage output sockets;
13.3.1 Power-on
Before connecting the relay, connect AMV-66 to the
Connect also VN of DRTS 6 to VN of AMV-66 with the cable
provided.
Then connect DRTS 6 and AMV-66 to the mains, by means of
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cord, as otherwise the cases of DRTS 6 and AMV-66 would
reach the voltage of 110 V: this is caused by noise
suppression capacitors on mains supply.
Power on AMV-66 first, then DRTS 6. At power on, the front
executed; at the end of which, the OK LEDs of AMV-66 and of
P.C. display.
13.3.2 Connection to the relay under test: voltage tests
In this instance, the relay under test needs six voltages: four
voltages will be connected to DRTS 6; the remaining two to AMV66, as follows.
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Aside voltages, all other signals (currents, trip input, auxiliary

former chapters.

power off, turn off AMV-66 first; then DRTS 6.
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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.
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
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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: DRTS 6 RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE
CONNECTOR: D TYPE, FEMALE, 9 WAYS.

PIN N
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SIGNAL
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
--
APPENDIX 2: RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE

DRTS 6
PI
SIG
N
N
PC
PI
N
SIGNA
L
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
3
2
6
5
4
8
7
DCD
TXD
RXD
DSR
GND
DTR
CTS
RTS
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
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APPENDIX 3: LIST OF DRTS 6 SPARE PARTS

This appendix lists the suggested spare parts.
1. 300 V MODEL
DESCRIPT
N. .
CODE
1
FRONT.6
YWA11420
ALIAUX.6
YWA11421
AMCO.6
YWA11414
AMTE300
YWA11426
2. 125 V MODEL
N. DESCRIPT. CODE
1
FRONT.6
YWA11420
ALIAUX.6
YWA11421
AMCO.6
YWA11414
AMTE125
YWA11356
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APPENDIX 4: 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
CODE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
CAUSE
AREA
PARITY/FRAMING/OVERRUN
CONNECTION
NON-BCD CODE, LONGITUDINAL FIELD
CONNECTION
NON-BCD CODE, LRC FIELD
CONNECTION
NON-BCD CODE, ID PARAMETER FIELD
CONNECTION
INCORRECT LRC
CONNECTION
ETX PREMATURE
CONNECTION
ETX NOT ARRIVED
CONNECTION
NON-BCD CODE IN PARAMETER
VALUE FIELD
CONNECTION
9 - DROP IN DTR DURING TRANSMISSION
CONNECTION
10 - FRAME LENGTH DOES NOT COMPLY
CONNECTION
11 - ID PARAMETER CODE INCORRECT
CONNECTION
12 - OVERFLOW BUFFER PARAMETERS
CONNECTION
13 - UNDERFLOW BUFFER PARAMETERS
CONNECTION
14 - START VALUES RECEIVED WHILE RUNNING
SOFTWARE
15 - NEW VALUES RECEIVED WHILE RUNNING SOFTWARE
16 - REPEAT RECEIVED WHILE RUNNING
SOFTWARE
17 - PARAMETER MEANINGLESS
SOFTWARE
18 - PARAMETER VALUE OUT OF RANGE
SOFTWARE
19 NACK RECEIVED INSTEAD OF ACK
SOFTWARE
20 - RECEIVED CHARACTERS DIFFERENT
FROM ACK,NACK,STX
SOFTWARE
21 RECEIVE DATA FRAME TIMEOUT
CONNECTION
22 DATA FRAME READ ERROR
CONNECTION
37 - CALIBRATION SEQUENCE ERROR
40 - NUCI INCORRECT
41 - CICO INCORRECT
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
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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 - FAULT CURRENT AMPLIFIERS SUPPLY I3
OF AMI99
AMPLIFIER
48 - OVERLOAD I4
LOAD
49 - OVERLOAD I5
LOAD
50 - OVERLOAD I6
LOAD
51 - I4 THERMAL ERROR
LOAD; AMPLIFIER
LOAD; AMPLIFIER
LOAD; AMPLIFIER
54 FAULT OF POWER SUPPLY CURRENT AMPLIFIER 1 AMPLIFIER
57 FAULT OF POWER SUPPLY CURRENT 1 OF AMIV-99 AMPLIFIER
58 FAULT OF POWER SUPPLY CURRENT 2 OF AMIV-99 AMPLIFIER
59 COUNTER-FEED ON DC VOLTAGE GENERATOR
CONNECTION
60 FAULT OF POWER SUPPLY CURRENT 3 OF AMIV-99
AMPLIFIER
67
69
71
75
77
79
IR OVERLOAD
IS OVERLOAD
IT OVERLOAD
VR OVERLOAD
VS OVERLOAD
VT OVERLOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
82 ERROR BOOSTER AUX. SUPPLY 16.5 V
HARDWARE
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
CONVERTER
CONVERTER
CONVERTER
CONVERTER
CONVERTER
CONVERTER
CONVERTER
V1 LOW
V2 LOW
V3 LOW
I1 LOW
I2 LOW
I3 LOW
V1 MID
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94 - ERROR CONVERTER V2 MID
98 - ERROR CONVERTER V3 MID
102 - ERROR CONVERTER I1 MID
104 - ERROR CONVERTER I1 HIGH
128
129
130
131
132
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HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
DO_REPEAT BEFORE TEST DEFINITION

SOFTWARE
CYCLE OPERATIVE MODE REDEFINITION SOFTWARE
VALI FORMAT STRING INVALID
SOFTWARE
IMMEDIATE COMMAND FORMAT ERROR
SOFTWARE
NUCI E CICO DISCORDANCE
SOFTWARE
133 - SAME CICO VALUE RECEIVED MANY TIMES
SOFTWARE
134 - INVALID SELECTION CODE
SOFTWARE
135 - PARAMETER RECEIVED BEFORE NUCI
SOFTWARE
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
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FLASH EPROM
155 - FLASH EPROM CLEANING ERROR
156 - FLASH EPROM PROGRAMMING ERROR
157 - OUT OF TIME IN PROGRAM UPDATING
158 - UPDATING PROGRAM DATA ERROR
159 INVALID POINT OF WAVE
160 CYCLE WITH ZERO DURATION
162 DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON
+ 95 V SUPPLY (DRTS 6)
- 95 V SUPPLY (DRTS 6)
+ 113 V SUPPLY (300 V)
+ 227 V SUPPLY (300 V)
+ 340 V SUPPLY (300 V)
+ 454 V SUPPLY (300 V)
- 113 V SUPPLY (300 V)
- 227 V SUPPLY (300 V)
- 340 V SUPPLY (300 V)
- 454 V SUPPLY (300 V)
+ 95 V SUPPLY (DRTS 6)
- 95 V SUPPLY (DRTS 6)
+ 113 V SUPPLY (AMIV.33)
SUPPLY
SUPPLY
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MICR
MICR
MICR
MICR
MICR
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER
POWER
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SUPPLY
- 113 V SUPPLY (AMIV.33)
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POWER
POWER
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
182 V1 VOLTAGE THERMAL ERROR

185 - I1 CURRENT THERMAL ERROR
186 I2 CURRENT THERMAL ERROR
187 I3 CURRENT THERMAL ERROR
188 VOLTAGE SUUPLY THERMAL ERROR
SUPPLY
189 - + 12 V SUPPLY THERMAL ERROR
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
192
193
194
195
196
197
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
BOOSTER ERROR
DC SUPPLY OVERLOAD
ZERO SEQUENCE OVERLOAD
V4 OUTPUT OVERLOAD
V4 THERMAL OVERLOAD
DIAGNOSTIC ERROR ON
199 ERROR BOOSTER MISMATCH
200
201
202
203
+ 5 V AUXILIARY VOLTAGE
- 15 V AUXILIARY VOLTAGE
212 - + 16.5 V AUXILIARY VOLTAGE

213 ERROR BOOSTER TEMPERATURE
214 - OVERTEMPERATURE ON
MICROPROCESSOR BOARD
POWER
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
CONNECTION
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
SUPPLY
SUPPLY
SUPPLY
SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
LOAD
MICR
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224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
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- ERROR UNKNOWN FAULT CODE

HARDWARE
ERROR + 125 V SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
- ERROR + 165 V SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
- ERROR + 200 V SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
- ERROR - 125 V SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
COUNTER FEED ON VOLTAGE OUTPUTS LOAD
BOOSTER LINK ERROR
CONNECTION
BOOSTER 16.5 V ERROR
POWER SUPPLY
- OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V5
LOAD
- OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V6
LOAD
- OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER I7
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
ERROR + 15 V SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
- THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V5
LOAD
- THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER V6
LOAD
- THERMAL OVERLOAD ON BOOSTER I7
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
- 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
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
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
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RUNTIME ERROR
PROGRAM ERROR
XILINX A PROGRAMMING ERROR
XILINX B PROGRAMMING ERROR
FLASH EPROM INTEGRITY ERROR
MASS MEMORY ERROR
270 - CALIBRATION PARAMETER BUFFER

CORRUPTED
271 - DIAGNOSTIC ERROR :
CONVERTER V4 LOW
CONVERTER V5 LOW
CONVERTER V6 LOW
CONVERTER I4 LOW
CONVERTER I5 LOW
CONVERTER I6 LOW
CONVERTER V4 MID
CONVERTER V5 MID
CONVERTER V6 MID
280 - DIAGNOSTIC ERROR : CONVERTER
CONV
CONV
CONV
290 ERROR ALIAUX LINK
MICR
MICR
MICR
MICR
MICR
MICR
SOFTWARE
CONV
CONV
CONV
CONV
CONV
CONV
CONV
CONV
CONV
I4 MID
I5 MID
I6 MID
V4 HIGH
V5 HIGH
V6 HIGH
I4 HIGH
I5 HIGH
I6 HIGH
CONV
CONV
CONV
CONV
CONV
CONV
HARDWARE
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ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
ERROR
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ALIAUX PROTOCOL
ALIAUX GROUND FIRST
ALIAUX GROUND SECOND
ALIAUX GROUND THIRD
ALIAUX GROUND FOURTH
ALIAUX GROUND FIFTH
VM 16.5
V AC TOO HIGH
MAINS FREQUENCY
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HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
HARDWARE
SUPPLY
SUPPLY
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APPENDIX 5: CONNECTOR 19; BOOSTERS

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.). BOLDED:
connection of low level signals.
PIN
SIGNAL
RXD1B
PI
N
N
RXD1A
AMPEXT1
R
BRIDGE TO J FOR 0 POWER
MODE
S
I1 (0 POWER)
T
I2 (0 POWER)
U
SCK1A
V
TXD1B
W
LOGICAL 0
X
Y
ANALOG 0
Z
V2 (0 POWER);
V5 (BOOSTER V);
I8 (BOOSTER I)
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
SIGNAL
V3 (0 POWER);
V5 (BOOSTER V);
I9 (BOOSTER I)
V1 (0 POWER);
I7 (BOOSTER I)
IN
IN
I3 (0 POWER)
AMPEXT0
SCK1B
ERRBOOSTER
IN
IN
TXD1A
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C
S
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A
R
P
N
Y
M
D
T
E
Z
U
F
G
X
L
W
V
H
K
J
FRONT VIEW OF EXT. AMP. CONNECTOR
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APPENDIX 6: CABLE FROM DRTS 6 TO BOOSTERS

CABLE TO OTHER BOOSTERS
This cable connects DRTS 6 to all boosters. DRTS 6 side: male
pins; booster side: female pins.
PIN
PIN
DRTS BOOSTE
R
A
H
B
Z
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F
G
G
H
A
J
J
(K)
(F)
L
L
M
M
N
N
P
P
R
R
S
S
T
T
U
U
V
V
W
W
X
X
Y
Y
Z
B
SIGNAL
RXD1B
RXD1A
AMPEXT1
MODE
I1
I2
SCK1A
TXD1B
LOGICAL 0
ANALOG 0
V2
V3
V1
IN
IN
I3
AMPEXT0
SCK1B
ERRBOOSTER
IN
IN
TXD1A
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APPENDIX 7: IO6432 CONNECTORS

THESE CONNECTORS APPLY TO UNITS DELIVERED
BEFORE MAY 2003
J800 connector: trip inputs
PIN
SIGNAL
PIN
J800
J800
1
COM-4
35
2
IN-80
36
3
IN-79
37
4
IN-78
38
5
IN-77
39
6
IN-76
40
7
IN-75
41
8
IN-74
42
9
IN-73
43
10
IN-72
44
11
IN-71
45
12
IN-70
46
13
IN-69
47
14
IN-68
48
15
IN-67
49
16
IN-66
50
17
IN-65
51
18
IN-64
52
19
IN-63
53
20
IN-62
54
21
IN-61
55
22
IN-60
56
23
IN-59
57
24
IN-58
58
25
IN-57
59
26
IN-56
60
27
IN-55
61
28
IN-54
62
29
IN-53
63
30
IN-52
64
SIGNAL
COM-2
IN-48
IN-47
IN-46
IN-45
IN-44
IN-43
IN-42
IN-41
IN-40
IN-39
IN-38
IN-37
IN-36
IN-35
IN-34
IN-33
IN-32
IN-31
IN-30
IN-29
IN-28
IN-27
IN-26
IN-25
IN-24
IN-23
IN-22
IN-21
IN-20
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IN-50
IN-49
COM-3
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65
66
67
68
IN-19
IN-18
IN-17
COM-1
Connector J800: pin layout; soldering side
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THESE CONNECTORS APPLY TO UNITS DELIVERED

BEFORE MAY 2003
J802 connector: auxiliary outputs
PIN
J802
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
SIGNAL
RIF-2
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
OUT-32
OUT-31
OUT-30
OUT-29
OUT-28
OUT-27
OUT-26
OUT-25
N.C.
OUT-24
OUT-23
OUT-22
OUT-21
OUT-20
OUT-19
OUT-18
OUT-17
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
RIF-1
PIN
J802
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
SIGNAL
N.C.
RIF-4
N.C.
N.C.
OUT-48
OUT-47
OUT-46
OUT-45
OUT-44
OUT-43
OUT-42
OUT-41
N.C.
OUT-40
OUT-39
OUT-38
OUT-37
OUT-36
OUT-35
OUT-34
OUT-33
N.C.
N.C.
RIF-3
N.C.
Connector J802: pin layout; soldering side
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THESE CONNECTORS APPLY TO UNITS DELIVERED AFTER

MAY 2003
J800 connector: trip inputs
PIN - SIGNAL
A1 = IN1
A2 = IN2
A3 = IN3
A4 = IN4
A5 = IN5
A6 = IN6
A7 = IN7
A8 = IN8
A9 = IN9
A10 = IN10
A11 = IN11
A12 = IN12
A13 = IN13
A14 = IN14
A15 = IN15
A16 = IN16
A17 = IN17
A18 = IN18
A19 = IN19
A20 = IN20
A21 = IN21
A22 = IN22
A23 = IN23
A24 = IN24
A25 = IN25
A26 = IN26
A27 = IN27
A28 = IN28
A29 = IN29
A30 = IN30
A31 = IN31
A32 = IN32
PIN - SIGNAL
B1 = COM1
B2 = COM3
B3 = N.C.
B4 = N.C.
B5 = N.C.
B6 = N.C.
B7 = N.C.
B8 = N.C.
B9 = N.C.
B10 = N.C.
B11 = N.C.
B12 = N.C.
B13 = N.C.
B14 = N.C.
B15 = N.C.
B16 = N.C.
B17 = N.C.
B18 = N.C.
B19 = N.C.
B20 = N.C.
B21 = N.C.
B22 = N.C.
B23 = N.C.
B24 = N.C.
B25 = N.C.
B26 = N.C.
B27 = N.C.
B28 = N.C.
B29 = N.C.
B30 = N.C.
B31 = COM4
B32 = COM2
PIN - SIGNAL
C1 = IN33
C2 = IN34
C3 = IN35
C4 = IN36
C5 = IN37
C6 = IN38
C7 = IN39
C8 = IN40
C9 = IN41
C10 = IN42
C11 = IN43
C12 = IN44
C13 = IN45
C14 = IN46
C15 = IN47
C16 = IN48
C17 = IN49
C18 = IN50
C19 = IN51
C20 = IN52
C21 = IN53
C22 = IN54
C23 = IN55
C24 = IN56
C25 = IN57
C26 = IN58
C27 = IN49
C28 = IN60
C29 = IN61
C30 = IN62
C31 = IN63
C32 = IN64
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THESE CONNECTORS APPLY TO UNITS DELIVERED AFTER

MAY 2003
J802 connector: auxiliary outputs
PIN - SIGNAL
A1 = OUT1
A2 = OUT2
A3 = OUT3
A4 = OUT4
A5 = OUT5
A6 = OUT6
A7 = OUT7
A8 = OUT8
A9 = RIF-1
A10 = N.C.
A11 = N.C.
A12 = N.C.
A13 = N.C.
A14 = N.C.
A15 = N.C.
A16 = N.C.
A17 = N.C.
A18 = N.C.
A19 = N.C.
A20 = N.C.
A21 = N.C.
A22 = N.C.
A23 = N.C.
A24 = RIF-2
A25 = OUT9
A26 = OUT10
A27 = OUT11
A28 = OUT12
A29 = OUT13
A30 = OUT14
A31 = OUT15
A32 = OUT16
PIN - SIGNAL
C1 = OUT17
C2 = OUT18
C3 = OUT19
C4 = OUT20
C5 = OUT21
C6 = OUT22
C7 = OUT23
C8 = OUT24
C9 = RIF-3
C10 = N.C.
C11 = N.C.
C12 = N.C.
C13 = N.C.
C14 = N.C.
C15 = N.C.
C16 = N.C.
C17 = N.C.
C18 = N.C.
C19 = N.C.
C20 = N.C.
C21 = N.C.
C22 = N.C.
C23 = N.C.
C24 = RIF-4
C25 = OUT25
C26 = OUT26
C27 = OUT27
C28 = OUT28
C29 = OUT29
C30 = OUT30
C31 = OUT31
C32 = OUT32
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AMI.99 PART LIST
AMI.99 FRONT PANEL
SKETCH OF AMI.99 TOP VIEW WITH BOARD LOCATION

1) Power supply socket with filter and fuse, type T16A.
2) Power-on switch, with light.
3) Instrument state lights.
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4) Current output safety sockets: three phases with two common

neutrals (IN).
5) Output current lights (ON = current available).
6) Connector board YWA11322 to DRTS 6.
7) Fans.
8) Front panel.
9) Mains supply filter YWA11389.
10) LEDALI.6 signaling lights board YWA11385.
20) Control cards back-panel YWA11371.
21) PASSIVA printed wire board YWA31316, with connections to
the back panel.
22) MICR-H YWA31300, with: microprocessor, memories,
programmable logics.
24) RELE.6 YWA21373, with connectors for the amplifiers.
25) CONV-6 YWA21372, with connections to current amplifiers.
26) AMCO I7; I8; I9 YWA11374: one-phase current amplifiers.
29) ALIAUX.6 YWA11370, that generates the auxiliary DC
voltage supplies.
30) FRONT.6 YWA11386, that generates two 300 V DC supplies.
31) Power supply back panel YWA11368.

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3.2.3 RELE, PWA11373 (24) ............................................ 53

6.3 Current outputs..................................................................... 107

Use of AMIV-66 to have nine currents ...............121

11.3.3 Connection to the relay under test:

Use of AMI-99 to have nine currents..................128

12.3.3 Connection to the PC and test start .......... 131

The DRTS 6 user's manual provides information about how to

. AMI-150, with three high power current outputs. When this

2 TEST SET EXPLANATION

Power supply socket with filter and fuse, type T16A.

16) Light confirming the USB connection.

The following is the picture of the front panel.

2.1.1 Connection to the mains and status lights

The auxiliary DC voltage is connected to sockets (8): red socket

2.2 Hazardous situations

Capacitor dividers take the

The frequency and

The contact can be

For the first hazard, see the figure below.

Capacitors shown are included in the filter. Of course their value

The problem in this instance is that VN of P.T.s (or IN of C.T.s)

DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT IF NOT CONNECTED TO

that is a square wave rather than sinusoidal: this is out of

- First test is the check of the + 5 V logic circuits supply; then +

2.4 Connection to the relay

- Mode 3 I. In this mode current outputs are to be set in

Special care is to be taken when evaluating the burden of the

Figure 1 - Parallel connection of current outputs

The corresponding maximum burdens become the followings.

In case it is desired to run tests at even higher currents, it is

In these instances, please take care of the connection and of test

between currents must be 180; the amplitude of two currents

Figure 2 - series connection of current outputs

USE THIS SETTING ONLY IF THE POWER OF A SINGLE

AMPLIFIER. CONNECT IN SERIES ONLY I1 TO I4; I2 TO I5;

In conclusion, it is always possible to parallel currents and to

The option IN1-CDG solves this problem, by means of a set of

The only instance where this connection could be necessary is

inconvenience must be accepted, against the almost sure

The connection of SEI is straightforward, as shown in the

Be careful that socket VN is connected to sockets IN, while

For tests at 125 V with a burden greater than 80 VA, it is

Figure 3 - Parallel connection of voltage outputs

It is also possible to double the output voltage by connecting the

Note that it is impossible to connect in series more than

Figure 4 - Series connection of voltage outputs

2.4.6 Use of the AC voltage output for the relay auxiliary

For example, if the relay voltage is 100 V and the power

THE RESET BUTTON, AS IT TAKES TO ZERO ALL OUTPUTS, AND

For the DC voltage, pay attention to the input filter capacitor:

The purpose of setting a voltage threshold is to solve a situation

The resistor R has the purpose to protect the contact. As a

2.4.9 Counting inputs

A) ENERGY METER TEST WITH THE DRTS 6 AS A

B) ENERGY METER TEST WITH A SAMPLE METER AS A

In this situation, there is a common point between I and V

NOTE: The option SHA-6 eases the test.

2.4.10 Auxiliary outputs

These contacts are foreseen to drive loads such as coils; to avoid

ATTENTION BECAUSE LOW LEVEL OUTPUTS ARE ACTIVE DURING

- Compatibility: PC with WINDOWS 95 or higher.

As a test is started, as soon as the DRTS 6 generates some