TestBlock - ETB-14
TestBlock - ETB-14
TestBlock - ETB-14
Easergy TestBlock
Test Blocks
Medium Voltage Distribution
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Easergy TestBlock Overview
Application
• Safer sequential removal of the test plug, connecting VTs and CTs first, and
using a braking system allowing the relay to stabilize before connecting the
tripping circuits.
• Single test plug for all the different variants of test blocks.
• Test block includes 14 circuits, which can be accessed by removing the front
cover.
• Each of these circuits is connected to a separate pair of terminals at the rear of
the case, and includes a contact, which is normally closed when the protection
device is in normal service.
• There are different types of possible circuits (trip & signals, voltage, current),
and each of the circuits of the TSB test block can be configured to be of a
determined type.
• In case of current circuits, an automatic short circuit mechanism is included to
ensure the CT circuit is short-circuited before the contact in the test block opens.
Two different types of short-circuits will be allowed: short-circuit of two circuits
and short-circuits of four circuits, according to the application.
• With the product ordering code, the user will specify the number of circuits of
each type, the position of these circuits within the test block, and also the type
of short-circuits required for the current circuits.
• All the current circuits will be marked in a different color to allow easy
identification, which will be visible even with the test plug inserted.
• Field elements will be automatically isolated short-circuiting current circuits and
opening voltage and digital circuits.
Main features • The rugged TSB-P test plug includes a mechanism to guide and facilitate the
• 14 circuits with different possible configurations insertion on the test block ensuring the opening of all contacts at the same
(trips, current, voltages). time, and the insertion in the correct position. Once the test plug is inserted, it is
possible to block it mechanically to help avoid involuntary extraction.
• Safer for the user, who will never have access to
live parts during insertion and removal operations. • The test plug includes 28 sockets that allow the use of safe banana plugs. 14
sockets are for injection testing on the protection relay, and 14 are for accessing
• Safer sequence of disconnection when inserting
the live side. The protection side and live side are clearly marked on the test
the test plug, first disconnecting the tripping
plug.
circuits, to avoid unwanted operation, and later
current and voltage circuits, short-circuiting CTs • Each socket on the test plug is identified by a number that corresponds to the
before opening the current circuits (make before same numbered terminal of the test block to which the socket is connected
break sequence). when the test plug is inserted.
During insertion and removal operation there will be no bounces which can cause
interruption of the CT circuit.
During the insertion of the test plug, the circuits are prepared for testing, in the
following sequence:
- Opening of tripping and signal circuits
- Short-circuiting the CTs
- Opening of current and voltage circuits
Once the test plug is connected, the protection relay is prepared for injection tests,
which should not affect at all to the rest of the system, from which it has been safely
isolated.
Rear connection
• Maximum number of terminals to be connected on the rear side: 2.
• Cable up to 4 mm2 or 12 AWG.
• Maximum external diameter for the ring type terminals 9 mm.
• Screws type: M4 with Phillips head will be supplied with the test block
Technical Data
2kV incoming and outgoing circuits
2kV open circuits, plug inserted
5kV rms for 1 minute between all case terminals connected together and
the case earth terminal
Dielectric withstand IEC 60255-5 TSB & TSB-P
2kV rms for 1 minute between any contact pair and either adjacent
contact pair
5kV rms for 1 minute between any alternate contact pair, provided that the
intermediate contact pair is not used
TSB All contact circuits rated at 20A continuously or 400A for 1s
Current withstand
TSB-P All contact circuits rated at 10A continuously or 200A for 1s
Maximum working voltage TSB & TSB-P 300 volts ac or dc continuous rating
Storage –25°C to +70°C
Operating –25°C to +55°C
Temperature IEC 60068-2-1 Cold
IEC 60068-2-2 Dry Heat
IEC 60068-2-78
Atmospheric environment Humidity 56 days at 93% RH and +40°C
IEC 60529
TSB with cover fitted IP50
Enclosure Protection
TSB (without cover) IP20
TSB-P fitted IP20
Mechanical environment Vibration IEC 606255-21-1 Class 2
Position 1
Options
First open (trip and signal circuits, Position 2
1
protection power supply circuit)
Position 7
Position 8
Position 9
Position 10
Position 11
Position 12
Position 13
Mounting type: Horizontal H
Mounting type
Position 1
Options
First open (trip and signal circuits, Position 2
1
protection power supply circuit)
Position 12 Position 7
Position 13 Position 8
Mounting type: Horizontal H
Position 14 Position 9
Mounting type: Vertical V
Position 11
Position 13
Mounting type: Horizontal H
Mounting type H/V
Mounting type: Vertical V Position 14
Mounting type
48,00
168,00
4 holes O4
159,00
168,00
13,00
48,00
Cut-out 24,00
158,00
Cut-out
13,00
Sample of application
- Trip
CB
Trip
+ Trip
DC
Vaux
auxiliary
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NRJED316713EN
19/05/2016