SBF-1 Westinghouse Breaker Failure Relay Failure Question

SBF-1

To all, We had a SBF-1 Breaker Failure Relay fail on us yesterday.  The time delay was not working properly.  We have many of these relays on our system and wanted to see if there has been a Relay Advisory, or PAL letter on this relay.  Would also like to

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SBF-1 Westinghouse Breaker Failure Relay Failure Question

Basler BE1-50BF Breaker Failure Relay Testing

Basler Be1-50BF Breaker Failure Relay

Happy New Year! Does anyone have experience with the Basler BE1-50BF Breaker Failure Relay that has the Control and T1 timer pots and test points on the front of the relay?  There are no timer setting wheels. I called Basler and it appears I need an oscilliscope to set the

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Basler BE1-50BF Breaker Failure Relay Testing

Reclose Function

Reclose Function

Does anyone have a practical plan for testing the reclose function? I have used amp buckets run through the the breaker to the current input so that the fault current is present as soon as the breaker recloses but this is not always convenient. gcerniglia Are you talking about a

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Reclose Function

SEL751-A Arc Flash Relay

SEL-751A Arc Flash Relay

Does anyone have experience with this relay. More specifically, how are the optical sensors tested during routine maintenance? This looks like a very good relay, but I have concerns about how this unit will be thoroughly tested once it is in service. Thanks in advance for all feedback. branderson

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SEL751-A Arc Flash Relay

Locating fault in the PILOT WIRE between substations

pilot wire

Is there any method to locate the fault in the PILOT wire which normally available in substations? The cross sectional area may be very small about 6 sq mm and is having DC 220- 250 V. Please suggest some method or instrument regards sunny317

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Locating fault in the PILOT WIRE between substations