VAE-660
The VAE-660 is a six-phase protection relay test system providing 6×0–30 A AC current, 6×0–120 V AC voltage…
- Current output 6×0–30 A AC
- Single-phase current 1×0–180 A
- Voltage output 6×0–120 V AC / 3×0–240 V
VAE-430
Three-Phase Protection Relay Test System
Three-phase current + four-channel voltage relay test set with high per-phase power for electromechanical, static and numerical relays.
Current output
3×0–40 A AC
Single-phase current
1×0–120 A
Voltage output
4×0–120 V AC / 1×0–240 V
Accuracy
AC ≤0.2% · DC ≤0.5%
Binary I/O
8 inputs / 4 outputs
Weight
22
Overview
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Three-phase AC (L-N) setting range | 3 × 0 – 40 | A |
| Single-phase AC (parallel) setting range | 1 × 0 – 120 | A |
| DC (L-N) setting range | 3 × ±10 | A |
| Power – 3-phase AC | 3 × 420 VA at 40 | A |
| Power – 1-phase AC | 1 × 900 VA at 120 | A |
| Power – DC | 3 × 120 VA at 10 | A |
| Accuracy | AC ≤ 0.2 % · DC ≤ 0.5 % | |
| Four-phase AC (L-N) setting range | 4 × 0 – 120 | V |
| Single-phase AC (L-L) setting range | 1 × 0 – 240 | V |
| DC (L-N) setting range | 3 × ±160 | V |
| Power – 4-phase AC | 4 × 80 VA at 120 | V |
| Power – 1-phase AC | 1 × 100 VA at 240 | V |
| Power – DC | 3 × 70 VA at 160 | V |
| Accuracy | AC ≤ 0.2 % · DC ≤ 0.5 % | |
| Voltage range | 110 / 220 | V |
| Max. current | 1.5 | A |
| Power | max. 165 / 330 | VA |
| Number | 8 | |
| Input characteristics | Idle contact or potential-free contact | |
| Threshold characteristics | “0”: 0–6 V · “1”: 11–250 V | |
| Max. measuring time | 0.1 ms – 9999 | s |
| Time accuracy | 0.1 | ms |
| Number | 4 | |
| Type | Idle contact | |
| Break capacity | 220 V AC / 0.5 A · 220 V DC / 0.2 A | |
| Frequency range | 0–1000 (PC mode) · 20–300 (local mode) | Hz |
| Frequency accuracy | < 10 mHz (0–450 Hz) · < 20 mHz (450–1000 Hz) | |
| Frequency resolution | 0.01 | Hz |
| Phase range / accuracy / resolution | 0–360° · 0.2° · 0.1° | |
| Harmonic superposition | 1–20 (PC mode) · 1–6 (local mode) | |
| Harmonic distortion | ≤ 0.5 % | |
| Nominal input voltage | AC 230 V / 120 V ±10 % (customized), 1-phase | |
| Nominal frequency | 50 / 60 | Hz |
| Rated current | 10 A at 230 V · 12 A at 115 V | |
| Connection | Standard AC socket (IEC 60320) | |
| Operating temperature | 0 … +50 | °C |
| Storage temperature | −25 … +70 | °C |
| Humidity | 5 … 95 % RH, non-condensing | |
| Vibration | IEC 60068-2-6 (20 m/s² at 10–150 Hz) | |
| Weight | 22 | kg |
| Dimensions (W×H×D, without handle) | 400 × 300 × 180 | mm |
| Connection port | For PC connection | |
Key Features
Three-phase current + high single-phase output
3×0–40 A with 420 VA per phase, and up to 1×120 A / 900 VA in parallel — enough to test high-burden electromechanical relays.
Four voltage channels with 240 V series mode
4×0–120 V AC per channel plus 0–240 V AC connection for line-to-line relay testing.
AC & DC injection in one unit
DC current (3×±10 A) and DC voltage (3×±160 V) extend coverage to DC relays and trip circuits.
≤0.2% AC measurement accuracy
High accuracy and versatility for testing static and numerical relays of all types and for measuring-CT injection.
Stand-alone operation with built-in OS & LCD
Run tests locally without a PC; serial port available for PC-based automated test plans.
8 binary inputs / 4 binary outputs
Wide-threshold inputs (11–250 V) and idle-contact outputs for trip contact and logic testing.
Frequency, phase and harmonic superposition
0–1000 Hz frequency range (PC mode), 0–360° phase and 1–20th harmonic superposition for comprehensive scheme testing.
Compact transportable enclosure
400×300×180 mm, 22 kg with handle — designed for substation and workshop mobility.
Applications
Substation commissioning
Acceptance and functional testing of protection relays and schemes during commissioning.
Routine maintenance
Periodic verification of relay settings and trip characteristics in service.
High-burden relay testing
Powerful sources for testing electromechanical relays with high burdens.
Measuring CT verification
High-accuracy injection current for measurement CT testing.
Training & labs
Relay test training centers, protection workshops and panel builders.
Standard Accessories
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Testing clips (set of 32)
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Fuse tubes (set of 4)
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Power supply cable
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Operating manual
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Grounding cable
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Shorting cable
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Testing cable
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USB communication line
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Testing cables (set of 4)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the VAE-430 test numerical and IEC 61850 relays?
The VAE-430 is a conventional analog-injection relay test set — it tests relays through their analog current/voltage inputs. IEC 61850 process-bus (SV/GOOSE) testing requires a dedicated IEC 61850 test set; for conventional numerical relays the VAE-430 is fully suitable.
What is the difference between three-phase and six-phase relay test sets?
A three-phase set (VAE-430) injects three currents and is ideal for most overcurrent, distance, frequency and transformer differential applications. Six-phase sets (e.g. VAE-660) add extra channels for generator/motor differential or line-differential schemes needing six currents or simultaneous current+voltage per phase.
Does it work without a PC?
Yes — the VAE-430 has a built-in operating system with LCD and local control, so standard tests can be run stand-alone. A serial port is provided for PC-based test automation.
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