FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MPWIN Relay Test Software.
Q1. Can we use MPWIN Relay Test software on PC, even if MP3000 Test System is not connected?
A1. Yes. We can open test modules, save settings, prepare test schemes etc even in offline condition.
Q2. What is the general concept of MPWIN Relay Test Software?
A2. MPWIN Relay Test Software has been developed   to ensure that the user needs to enter minimum settings. There are individual test modules for relays like Over current, Instantaneous, Directional, Voltage, IDMT relays etc. For testing objects like line protection and transformer protection, there are comprehensive test procedures. User can directly enter a test module or can prepare a test scheme comprising different test modules for testing different protection functions one by one. MPWIN Relay test software empowers protection engineer, to confirm the relay setting, by testing in different ways by using different test procedures or test modules.
The MPWIN Relay Test Software is designed in such a way that, user needs to make connection to the relay only once. Phase faults or Phase to phase faults can be selected in the test module.
Q3.What Test can be done for an Over current Relay?
A3.Pick up, Pick up and Drop off, Trip time, the ratio of pick up and drop off current is calculated automatically.
Q4. Can Power Directional Relays be tested?
A4. Yes.
Q5. Can we test ROCHF relays or df/dt   setting of the relay?
A5.Yes there is a special module which tests, Pick up frequency, df/dt rate setting and trip time.
Q6. Can we Test reach setting for a distance relay?
A7. Yes, In Zone mapping test procedure, we can find out the maximum reach at different angles or even at only one angle (say line angle). This procedure can plot the characteristic boundary for a zone under test.
Q8. In what way Line protection can be tested?
A8. There are many procedures viz Zone verification, Zone mapping, Characteristics check, System test, Swing test , Auto reclosing and more.
Q9.Is there a database of characteristics of commonly available distance relays?
A9. Yes.
Q10. Is there characteristic editor?
A10. Yes.
Q11. Can RIO files be read for checking distance relays?
A11. Yes
Q.12 Can we superimpose harmonics on base signal?
A12.Yes. there is a provision to set the level or % for harmonic for each generator
Q13. Can we check %harmonic restraint setting?
A14.Yes it is easy.
Q15.Can we simulate sequence of events?
A15. Yes.
Q16.Does it support Windows Vista?
A17. Yes.
Q18. Is COMTRADE playback possible?
A18. Yes.
Q19.Does it have sequence component calculator?
A19. Yes
Q20.Can we get the status of Binary inputs in the Test result?
A20. Yes, enable “Display Binary input data “setting.
Q21. Is it possible to edit test results/ test report?
A21. It is not allowed to edit the test report data. The Test report header and other background information can be entered easily. This information can be presented in the test report.
Q22.We want the test result in word or excel format, is this facility available?
A22. Yes .Test reports can be exported to such formats.
Q23. What about synchronizer test?
A.23.This facility is available.
Q.24. What is distinguishing factor of your software and other software from other manufacturers.
A24. We focus on giving you user friendly software that does not require more training to operate. As mentioned above, user needs to input minimum settings in MPWIN Relay test software. Moreover all the software features are available in one package so user need not select different versions.
Q25.If there is upgrade available, what is the procedure to upgrade?
A25. Upgrade patch can be sent.
Q26. Can MPWIN Relay Test Software be used to test GOOSE message and send GOOSE?
A26.Yes if theMP3000 Relay test system hardware has such IEC 61850 feature, MPWIN Relay Test Software can support it.