VAE-430
The VAE-430 is a three-phase protection relay test system providing 3×0–40 A AC current, 4×0–120 V AC voltage…
- 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
VAE-660
Six-Phase Protection Relay Test System
Six current + six voltage channels with 1000 VA single-phase power for differential, distance and high-burden relay testing.
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
Accuracy
AC ≤0.2% · DC ≤0.5%
Phase range
±360°
Weight
20.3
Overview
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Six-phase AC (L-N) setting range | 6 × 0 – 30 | A |
| Three-phase AC (parallel) setting range | 3 × 0 – 60 | A |
| Single-phase AC (parallel) setting range | 1 × 0 – 180 | A |
| DC setting range | 6 × 0 – ±10 | A |
| Power – 6-phase AC | 6 × 300 VA at 30 | A |
| Power – 3-phase AC | 3 × 450 VA at 60 | A |
| Power – 1-phase AC | 1 × 1000 VA at 180 | A |
| Power – DC | 6 × 70 VA at 10 | A |
| Accuracy | AC ≤ 0.2 % · DC ≤ 0.5 % | |
| Resolution | 1 | mA |
| Six-phase AC (L-N) setting range | 6 × 0 – 120 | V |
| Three-phase AC (L-L) setting range | 3 × 0 – 240 | V |
| DC setting range | 6 × 0 – ±160 | V |
| Power – 6-phase AC | 6 × 80 VA at 120 | V |
| Power – 3-phase AC | 3 × 100 VA at 240 | V |
| Power – DC | 6 × 70 VA at 160 | V |
| Accuracy | AC ≤ 0.2 % · DC ≤ 0.5 % | |
| Resolution | 1 | mV |
| 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”: 12–250 V | |
| Max. measuring time | 999999.999 | s |
| Time accuracy | ±1 | ms |
| Time resolution | 1 | ms |
| Number | 8 | |
| Type | Idle contact | |
| Break capacity | 250 V AC / 0.5 A · 250 V DC / 0.2 A | |
| Frequency range | 0 – 1000 | Hz |
| Frequency accuracy | < 1 mHz (0–65 Hz) · < 10 mHz (65–450 Hz) · < 20 mHz (450–1000 Hz) | |
| Frequency resolution | 0.01 | Hz |
| Phase range / accuracy / resolution | −360° … +360° · 0.1° · 0.1° | |
| Harmonic superposition | 2 – 20 | |
| 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 120 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 | 20.3 | kg |
| Dimensions (W×H×D, without handle) | 470 × 550 × 280 | mm |
| Connection ports | 2 USB · 1 serial | |
Key Features
Six independent current channels
6×0–30 A with 300 VA per phase — enough for three-phase differential testing with all currents and voltages synchronized.
High-current parallel output
3×0–60 A or 1×0–180 A at 1000 VA for high-burden and high-current relay applications.
Six voltage channels
6×0–120 V AC (L-N) and 3×0–240 V (L-L) connection for complete three-phase voltage output.
AC & DC in one unit
6×0–±10 A DC current and 6×0–±160 V DC voltage extend coverage to DC trip and monitoring circuits.
High accuracy & resolution
AC ≤0.2% / DC ≤0.5% accuracy with 1 mA and 1 mV resolution.
Wide ±360° phase control
0.1° accuracy and resolution for precise phase-angle testing.
Precision frequency source
0–1000 Hz with <1 mHz accuracy below 65 Hz for frequency relays and synchronization tests.
Embedded PC + 8/8 binary I/O
Stand-alone test execution on the integrated PC, with 8 binary inputs and 8 binary outputs for full scheme logic.
Applications
Transformer & generator differential
Six-phase synchronized injection for multi-winding differential protection testing.
Busbar & line differential
Multi-ended differential and high-impedance busbar schemes.
Distance & auto-reclosing
Distance protection, power swing and auto-reclosing scheme tests.
High-burden relay testing
High-power output for electromechanical relays with heavy burdens.
Training & labs
Advanced protection test laboratories and relay training centers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is a six-phase relay test set necessary?
Six-phase current outputs are required for transformer/generator/busbar differential testing where three-phase current injection into two sets of windings (or two ends) must be synchronized, and for applications needing simultaneous three-phase current and three-phase voltage. For most single-ended overcurrent/distance schemes a three-phase set (VAE-430) is sufficient.
Can the VAE-660 output 180 A on a single phase?
Yes. The three-phase channels can be paralleled to deliver 3 × 0–60 A, and all channels paralleled to deliver 1 × 0–180 A at up to 1000 VA for high-current applications.
Does it operate without a PC?
Yes. The VAE-660 integrates an embedded industrial PC with an LCD, so tests can be executed stand-alone. USB and serial interfaces are available for PC-based automation and results transfer.
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