V1I1 PROTECTIVE RELAY TESTER

RX 4717K
INSTRUCTION MANUALNF Corporation

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RX 4717K
V1I1 PROTECTIVE
RELAY TESTER

Instruction Manual
V1I1 PROTECTIVE RELAY TESTER

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Thank you so much for procuring RX4717K V1I1 PROTECTIVE RELAY TESTER. At theoutset, please take a few minutes to read the Safety Precautions indicated in this manual in order to use this equipment safely and correctly.
■ Warning and Caution notices
The following Warning and Caution notices appear in this manual. These must be observed in order toprotect both the user from physical harm and the equipment from damage.
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Warning

Risk of serious and possible fatal physical injury from electric shock or other cause.

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CautionRisk of damage to the equipment.

■ Manual composition
Please read Section 1 before using the equipment for the first time.
Section 1. Overview
Describes an outline, features, applications, functions and an outline of the principle of ope
ration of the RX4717K.
Section 2. Preparation
Required preparatory work before installing and operating the equipment.
Section 3. Description of panel and basic operation
Describes the functions, operations and basic operations of the dials on the panel.
Read while operating the equipment.
Section 4. Practical oparation
Describes further operations.
Section 5. GPIB interface
Describes remote control by the GPIB.
Section 6. RS-232C interface
Describes remote control by the RS-232C.
Section 7. Troubleshooting
Corrective measures when error messages or abnormalities occur.
Section 8. Maintenance
Describes the methods of storage, repacking, transportation and performance tests.
Section 9. Specifications
Equipment specifications (functions and performance) are described.

RX4717Ki------------ Safety Precautions------------

Observe the following warnings and cautions in order to use this equipment safely. No responsibility or
warranty is assumed for damages arising from use in a manner contrary to these warnings and cautions.
■ Observe text instructions
This manual has been compiled in order to enable safe operation and use of this equipment. Be sure toread this manual before using the equipment.
Items designated by warning advice of serious physical hazards. Be sure to observe them carefully.
■ Be sure to connect to ground
Since the unit includes a built-in filter, there is risk of shock if used without grounding.
To prevent getting an electric shock, securely connect the equipment to a ground providing a resistanceto ground of 100 ohms or less according to the electrical installation technical standard.
Be sure to properly connect the ground. By connecting the 3-conductor power cable to a grounded
3-terminal wall socket, the equipment is automatically grounded.
When using a 3-pole-to-2-pole conversion adapter, be sure to connect the grounding wire (green) of theconversion adapter to the grounding terminal next to the receptacle or to connect the grounding terminalon the left side panel to the wire of 2mm2 or greater.
■ Confirm power source voltage
This equipment operates at a supply voltage described in “Grounding and power supply connection” inthe operation manual.
Before connecting this equipment, check that the proper voltage is being supplied to the wall power
outlet.
■ Smoke, odor, noiseIn event smoke, peculiar odor or noise is emitted, immediately disconnect the power source and avoid
further operation.
Whenever such an abnormality occurs, prevent the equipment from being used until it is completely repaired and immediately contact us or our sales agency.
■ Pay special attention when removing covers
This equipment has internal dip switches which allow to prohibit/permit the functions such as “output
on all together” and “waveform-switch +DC/-DC”. When these settings need to be changed, the top
cover needs to be removed. Note that a dip-switch on the top of the PCB only is set up at this time.
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Warning

Disconnect the power cable before removing the top cover.
This equipment contains dangerously high voltages. Do not touch other than the dip-switch.

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■ Flammable gas
Do not use this equipment in the presence of flammable gas. There is danger of fire and explosion.
■ Do not modify
Do not use parts other than specified by the manufacturer and by no means attempts to modify the equipment.
There is risk of personnel hazard and damage to the equipment. The manufacturer reserves the option ofrefusing service in such cases.
■ Safety related symbols and indications
Following are general definitions of the symbols and indications used on the product.
Operation manual reference symbol！

Advises of possible hazard to the user, as well as the need to consult this manual whenusing an operation or function.
CautionSymbol indicating danager of electric shock

High Voltage

This symbol is posted in places posing danger of electric shock in the particular conditions.
Protective grounding terminal symbolThis symbol appears on a terminal that needs to be grounded to prevent electric shock.
Before operating the equipment, be sure to connect this terminal to a ground providing a
resistance to ground for 100 ohms or less.
(Connecting the 3 conductor power cable to a 3-terminal wall socket with grounding
eliminates the need to ground this grounding terminal.)■ Other symbolThis symbol indicates that the external conductor of the connector is connected to thecase.
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Warning

This equipment is to measure and maintain a protective relay, and is intended to be operated by professional users who are engaged in maintenance work at power stations or substations, etc. and have a thorough understanding of safety. This equipment is therefore designed giving priority to functionality and operability over safety compared to general measuring instruments. When operating, pay special attention to safety to prevent accidents, etc.
Be extremely careful with the following:
The power input terminal on the left side (AC85V-115V, AC180V-240V) is to be used
when the supplied power cable is missing. When using the power input terminal, be extremely careful not to receive electric shock.
z A voltage of a maximum of 250Vrms is output to the voltage output terminal on the front
panel. When operating the product, be extremely careful to avoid accidents such as electric shock.
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Contents
1. General Description ..........................................................................................................1-1
1.1

Overview ..................................................................................................................1-2

1.2

Features...................................................................................................................1-2

1.3

Function list..............................................................................................................1-3

1.4

Principle of operation ...............................................................................................1-6

2. Preparation before use .....................................................................................................2-1
2.1

Check before use .....................................................................................................2-2

2.2

Installation location ..................................................................................................2-3

2.3

Setting of internal dip switch ....................................................................................2-4

2.4

Grounding and power supply ...................................................................................2-5

3. Description of Panel Controls and
3.1

Basic Operation........................................................3-1

Name and function of each part of the panel ............................................................3-2

3.1.1

Left side panel...................................................................................................3-3

3.1.2

Right side panel ................................................................................................3-6

3.1.3

Front panel ........................................................................................................3-8

3.2

Start .......................................................................................................................3-14

3.2.1

Power on .........................................................................................................3-14

3.2.2

Initial setting ....................................................................................................3-15

3.3

Operation of amplifier output ..................................................................................3-18

3.3.1

Setting of output range ....................................................................................3-18

3.3.2

Output ON/OFF ...............................................................................................3-19

3.3.3

Operation at overload......................................................................................3-19

3.3.4

Output changer ...............................................................................................3-20

A)

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3-21

B)

Side terminal, earth fault .................................................................................3-21

C)Side terminal, short-circuit...............................................................................3-22

Output signal setting ..............................................................................................3-23

3.4.1

Frequency setting............................................................................................3-23

A)

Refernce phase and frequency synchronization signal input/output ................3-24

3.4.2

Setting of amplitude and phase .......................................................................3-24

A)

Current phase reverse function .......................................................................3-26

3.4.3

Waveform selection .........................................................................................3-27

3.5

Operation mode .....................................................................................................3-28

3.5.1

Trip input and operation start input ..................................................................3-29

A)

Setting of [TRIP INPUT] logic ..........................................................................3-30

B)

Setting of trip input chattering correct function ................................................3-30

C)

Setting of operation start input logic ................................................................3-31

D)

Setting of operation start input stop.................................................................3-31

3.5.2

Operation of manual mode ..............................................................................3-32

3.5.3

Operation of quick change mode.....................................................................3-32

A)

Timer ...............................................................................................................3-35

B)

Fault duration ..................................................................................................3-38

C)Pre-trigger time and fault start phase ..............................................................3-39

3.5.4

Simultaneous operation/recovery measurement mode ....................................3-41

3.5.5

Operation of normal sweep .............................................................................3-43

A)Manual sweep .................................................................................................3-44

B)

Automatic sweep .............................................................................................3-45

3.5.6

Operation of Search / DSK-Search sweep ......................................................3-46

A)

Search sweep .................................................................................................3-47

B)

DSK search sweep ..........................................................................................3-49

3.5.7
3.6

Operation of

95 relay test mode (frequency relay) ........................................3-51

Other basic operation.............................................................................................3-53

3.6.1

Other function..................................................................................................3-53

A)

Beep setting ....................................................................................................3-54

B)

Language setting.............................................................................................3-54

3.6.2

Panel setting memory......................................................................................3-54

3.6.3

Operation of control power output ...................................................................3-55

4. Practical operation............................................................................................................4-1
4.1

Master / slave function of this series ........................................................................4-2

4.1.1

Master / slave setting ........................................................................................4-2

4.1.2

Master / slave connection..................................................................................4-3

4.1.3

Master / slave operation ....................................................................................4-5

A)

Synchronization of operation mode ...................................................................4-5

B)

Simultaneous setting change ............................................................................4-5

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All outputs on/off ...............................................................................................4-5

D)

Selector communication function.......................................................................4-5

4.2

Amplifier signal output..............................................................................................4-6

4.3

Operation of extended response input .....................................................................4-8

4.4

Operation in combined system with other type of units ............................................4-9

4.4.1

Frequency Synchronization ...............................................................................4-9

4.4.2

Synchronization of quick change operation .....................................................4-10

4.4.3

Connection with 4705A ................................................................................... 4-11

A)

Individual setting of pre-trigger time and fault start phase ............................... 4-11

B)

Connection for simultaneous quick change to fault..........................................4-13

4.5

Connection with a current output amplifier 4731 ....................................................4-15

5. GPIB interface ..................................................................................................................5-1
5.1

Overview of GPIB.....................................................................................................5-2

5.1.1

GPIB specifications ...........................................................................................5-2

5.1.2

Signals on bus line and their behavior...............................................................5-3

5.1.3

GPIB handshake ...............................................................................................5-4

5.1.4

Data transmission example ...............................................................................5-5

5.1.5

Specifications of talker functions .......................................................................5-6

5.1.6

Specifications of listener functions ....................................................................5-6

5.1.7

Multi-line interface messages ............................................................................5-6

5.2

RX4717K GPIB interface..........................................................................................5-8

5.2.1

Specifications ....................................................................................................5-8

5.2.2

Notes on handling GPIB ..................................................................................5-12

5.2.3

Setting of GPIB ...............................................................................................5-13

5.2.4

Remote/local behavior.....................................................................................5-14

5.2.5

Setting program codes ....................................................................................5-15

A)

Setting the basic data on amplitude and phase ...............................................5-15

B)

Response to query message ...........................................................................5-16

5.3

Program code list ...................................................................................................5-17

6. RS-232C interface ............................................................................................................6-1
6.1

Overview of RS-232C...............................................................................................6-2

6.1.1
6.2

Specifications of RS-232C.................................................................................6-3

RX-232C interface of RX4717K................................................................................6-5

6.2.1

Specifications ....................................................................................................6-5

6.2.2

Connector and signal line ..................................................................................6-6

6.2.3

Connecting connector lines ...............................................................................6-8

6.2.4

Setting of RS-232C ...........................................................................................6-9

6.2.5

Setting of program codes ................................................................................6-10

7. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................7-1
7.1

Error message .........................................................................................................7-2

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Handling apparent faults ..........................................................................................7-4

8. Maintenance .....................................................................................................................8-1
8.1

Daily cleaning...........................................................................................................8-2

8.1.1

Memory backup battery .....................................................................................8-2

8.2

Storage･Repacking･Transportation..........................................................................8-3

8.3

How to check the version number ............................................................................8-3

8.4

Performance test......................................................................................................8-4

8.4.1

Preparation before performance test .................................................................8-4

8.4.2

Output amplitude･phase ...................................................................................8-5

8.4.3

Distortion rate....................................................................................................8-6

8.4.4

Frequency accuracy ..........................................................................................8-6

8.4.5

Timer accuracy..................................................................................................8-7

9. Specification .....................................................................................................................9-1
9.1

Voltage･Current output rating...................................................................................9-2

9.1.1

AC output ..........................................................................................................9-2

9.1.2

DC output ..........................................................................................................9-4

9.2

Signal generator.......................................................................................................9-5

9.3

Operation mode .......................................................................................................9-6

9.4

Timer........................................................................................................................9-9

9.5

Output selector.......................................................................................................9-10

9.6

Master/slave...........................................................................................................9-10

9.7

Amplifier input selection ......................................................................................... 9-11

9.8

Other functions.......................................................................................................9-12

9.9

Various input/output ...............................................................................................9-13

9.10Interface .................................................................................................................9-16

9.10.1

GPIB ...............................................................................................................9-16

9.10.2

RS-232C .........................................................................................................9-16

9.11

General ..................................................................................................................9-17

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Figure List
FIGURE 1-1 BLOCK DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................1-6
FIGURE 2-1 SETTING OF INTERNAL DIP SWITCH ..........................................................................2-4
FIGURE 2-2 CONNECTION OF POWER CABLE ..............................................................................2-6
FIGURE 2-3 PIN CONNECTION OF POWER INPUT CONNECTOR AND POWER OUTPUT CONNECTOR .....2-6
FIGURE 3-1 PIN CONNECTION OF VOLTAGE/CURRENT OUTPUT CONNECTOR AND THREE-PHASE
FOUR-WIRE VOLTAGE OUTPUT CABLE ...................................................................3-20
FIGURE 3-2 CONFIGURATION OF OUTPUT CHANGER .................................................................3-20
FIGURE 3-3 OPERATION OF OUTPUT CHANGER AT THE EARTH FAULT .........................................3-21
FIGURE 3-4 OPERATION OF OUTPUT CHANGER AT THE SHORT-CIRCUIT ......................................3-22
FIGURE 3-5 OUTPUT WAVEFORM WITH VOLTAGE OF 0 ﾟ AND CURRENT OF 90 ﾟ...........................3-26
FIGURE 3-6 OPERATION OF PSW MODE ..................................................................................3-28
FIGURE 3-7 OPERATION OF CHATTERING CORRECTION FUNCTION.............................................3-30
FIGURE 3-8 OPERATION OF HOLD-QUICK-CHANGE WHEN THE AUTO-RETURN OF THE TIMER MENU IS[ON] ...................................................................................................................3-33
FIGURE 3-9 OPERATION OF HOLD-QUICK-CHANGE WHEN THE AUTO-RETURN OF THE TIMER MENU IS[OFF] .................................................................................................................3-33
FIGURE 3-10 OPERATION OF NON-HOLD QUICK-CHANGE ..........................................................3-34
FIGURE 3-11 MEASUREMENT DETAIL OF INTERVAL, ONE-SHOT AND TRAIN ...........................3-35
FIGURE 3-12 MEASUREMENT DETAIL OF SEP.TIMER ...............................................................3-35
FIGURE 3-13 TIMER MEASUREMENT VALUES WHEN THE TRIP INPUT CHATTERING CORRECTIONFUNCTION IS [ON] .................................................................................................3-37

FIGURE 3-14 OPERATION OF FAULT-DURATION .........................................................................3-38
FIGURE 3-15 TYPICAL QUICK CHANGE START TIMING WHEN PRE-TRIGGER TIME AND FAULT START
PHASE ARE [ON] ...................................................................................................3-40

FIGURE 3-16 OPERATION OF SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION/RECOVERY MEASUREMENT MODE .........3-41
FIGURE 3-17 OPERATION OF SEARCH SWEEP ...........................................................................3-47
FIGURE 3-18 OPERATION OF DSK SEARCH SWEEP ...................................................................3-49
FIGURE 3-19 OPERATION OF FREQUENCY RELAY TEST MODE .....................................................3-51
FIGURE 4-1 MASTER/SLAVE POWER CONNECTION ......................................................................4-3
FIGURE 4-2 CONNECTION OF A DAISY-CHAIN MASTER/SLAVE CONTROL SIGNAL CABLE ....................4-4
FIGURE 4-3 CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR INDIVIDUAL PRE-TRIGGER TIME AND FAULT START PHASE
SETTING IN 4705A ............................................................................................... 4-11

FIGURE 4-4 OPERATION WHEN THE PRE-TRIGGER TIME AND THE FAULT START PHASE ARE SETINDIVIDUALLY IN 4705A ........................................................................................4-12

FIGURE 4-5 CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR SIMULTANEOUS QUICK CHANGE WITH 4705A .................4-13
FIGURE 4-6 OPERATION FOR SIMULTANEOUS QUICK CHANGE WITH 4705A..................................4-14
FIGURE 4-7 CONNECTION WITH 4731 ......................................................................................4-15
FIGURE 5-1 INTERFACE CONNECTOR .........................................................................................5-3
FIGURE 5-2 HANDSHAKE TIMING CHART .....................................................................................5-4

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FIGURE 5-4 SYNTAX OF PROGRAM CODE .................................................................................5-10
FIGURE 5-5 STATUS BYTE ...................................................................................................... 5-11
FIGURE 5-6 REMOTE/LOCAL BEHAVIOR ....................................................................................5-14
FIGURE 6-1 RS-232C CONNECTION ..........................................................................................6-2
FIGURE 6-2 CONNECTION WITHOUT MODEM ...............................................................................6-3
FIGURE 6-3 MUTUAL CONNECTION EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT .............................................................6-3
FIGURE 6-4 CONNECTOR ON CONNECTION CABLE ......................................................................6-6
FIGURE 6-5 CONNECTOR OF DATA CIRCUIT-TERMINATING EQUIPMENT ..........................................6-6
FIGURE 8-1 CONNECTION OF POWER MULTIMETER (2721) AND LOAD ...........................................8-5
FIGURE 8-2 CONNECTION OF A DISTORTION RATE METER AND LOAD .............................................8-6
FIGURE 8-3 CONNECTION OF A UNIVERSAL TIMER (FREQUENCY ACCURACY) .................................8-6
FIGURE 8-4 CONNECTION OF A UNIVERSAL TIMER (TIMER ACCURACY) ..........................................8-7
FIGURE 9-1 OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS IN THE 20A RANGE OF CURRENT OUTPUT ...........9-3
FIGURE 9-2 OUTPUT CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS IN THE 125V RANGE OF VOLTAGE OUTPUT ........9-3
FIGURE 9-3 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................9-18

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Table List
TABLE 2-1 CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................2-2
TABLE 3-1 LIST OF INITIAL VALUES OF PANEL SETTING ..............................................................3-16
TABLE 3-2 LIST OF VOLTAGE OUTPUT RANGE ............................................................................3-18
TABLE 3-3 LIST OF CURRENT OUTPUT RANGE ...........................................................................3-18
TALBE 5-1 MULTI-LINE INTERFACE MESSAGES ............................................................................5-7
TABLE 5-2 PROGRAM CODE LIST .............................................................................................5-17
TABLE 6-1 TYPES AND THEIR EXPLANATION OF RS-232C ............................................................6-7
TABLE 7-1 LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON.......................................7-2
TABLE 7-2 LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES IN NORMAL OPERATION .....................................................7-2

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1. General Description

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

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Overview···································································1-2
Features ···································································1-2
Function list ······························································1-3
Principle of operation ················································1-6

1-1

1.1 Overview

1.1 Overview
The “RX4717K

V1・I1 Protective Relay Tester” is the test equipment to test protective relays used for

power stations and substations, etc.
The RX4717K is a small, light and multi-function protective relay tester combining a digital direct
synthesis type synthesizer, constant voltage output amplifier, single-phase constant current output amplifier and microcomputer.
Quickly changing or sweeping the output frequency, output amplitude or output phase of a single
RX4717K unit makes it possible to measure its operation time (dynamic characteristics) and operation
values (static characteristics) of a protective relay.
The RX4717K comes with an RS-232C and GPIB allowing a personal computer to externally control
them for automatic measurement of the protective relay.
The power supply voltage is 85V to 115V or 180V to 240V. It also uses a power factor improving circuit as countermeasures against current harmonics, allowing use of the product with low current consumption.
Our protective relay testers include model name which contains two or three alphabets at the beginningof the name such as REX4707A and RX4717K and those 4707A without alphabets. The model, whichcontains the same 4-digit number and one alphabet following the number, has the same specifications.
The following protective relay testers belong to the same RELAY EXPRESS series which allow connection as master-slave links. They are hereinafter called “this series”.
4707, 4707A, REX4707A, 4708, 4708A, REX4708A, 4709, 4709A, REX4709A, 4710, 4710A,
REX4710A, RX4717K, RX4718W, 4722, REX4722, REX4723, 4741, REX4741, As518
This series also include the following current output amplifiers even though they don't have control
function by master-slave links. 4731, REX4731, As535

1.2 Featuresz

Small (JIS rack size), light (19kg)

z

Simultaneous output of voltage (range of 40V, 125V, 250V) and current (range of 0.4A, 4A, 20A)
respectively with a single unitz

A built-in timer allows the single RX4717K unit to measure dynamic characteristics.

zHigh-accuracy panel display of the output amplitude/phase and set values allows the single
RX4717K unit to measure static characteristicsz

A built-in 10Hz to 200 Hz synthesizer allows a single RX4717K unit to measure frequency relays.

z

Master/slave connection is possible with a single cable, facilitating multi-phase implementation.

z

32 panel setting memories facilitates calling up of set values.

zStandard equipment of the GPIB and RS-232C allows control by a computer.

z

Use of a power factor improving circuit for the power supply reduces current harmonics with low
current consumption.

z

Allows quick change or operation in synchronization with the 4705A

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1.3 Function list

1.3 Function list
■ Amplifier
Completely isolated (withstand voltage: 500Vrms) single-phase voltage outputs (3 ranges of 40V, 125V
and 250V) and single-phase current outputs (3 ranges of 0.4A, 4A and 20A).
■ Output changer
Front terminals
Side terminals (3-phase 4-wire connectors for voltage output and current output)
Grounding, short-circuiting■ Output On/Off
Individual On/Off, or all of output On/Off all together (this function is enabled/disabled by the internal
dip switch)■ Amplifier signal output
Internal and external output (in case that the booster is used for the external output signals.)■ Frequency mode selection
Internal (10.000-200.000Hz), 50Hz fixed, 60Hz fixed, line synchronization, external synchronization■ Waveform selection
Sine wave, +DC/-DC (this function is enabled/disabled by the internal dip switch)■ Amplitude and phase (normal value and fault value)
Amplitude setting: voltage : 0.000-250.00V, current : 0.00000-20.000A
Phase setting: voltage and current are set as 0 to 359.9 ﾟ respectively (in case of the negative setting forphase is available, -359.9)■ Master/slave
Separate, master, slave

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1.3 Function list
Operation mode
Manual mode :(quickly changed by the normal and fault instruction key on the front panel. The timer does notoperate.)Quick change mode :(quick change control function and timer function is valid.)

Hold quick change :(simulation of permanent fault, the output value of fault value holds after quick change.)
Non-hold quick change :(simulation of arc fault, normal⇔fault are occurred always synchronized with trip signal.)
Simultaneous measurement mode of operation and recovery :(operation/recovery time is measured simultaneously)
Sweep operation :Sweep : (one sweep and manual sweep by modify is available.)
Search sweep : (operation points of digital protective relays are measured by plural sweeps.
DSK search sweep : (operation points of disk protective relays are measured by plural sweeps ofthe specified number of times.
95 test mode : (test of frequency relay)■ Quick change control function (valid when the operation mode is quick change mode.)
Quick change start phase (quick change is started by the phase set with respect to internal reference
phase).
0-359.9 ﾟ, On/Off of the function
Pre-trigger time (quick change starts after the setting time from quick change start command.)
10-6000ms, On/Off of the function
Fault duration (forced to normal value after the setting time elapsed from quick change start.)
0.001-65.000s, On/Off of the function■ Time function (valid when the operation mode is quick change mode)
Timer mode
Interval (measures the time from the start of a quick change to the trip signal)
One-shot (measures the operation width of a trip signal)
Train (measures the total time of operation width of a trip signal)
Start measurement (measures the time from the start signal to the trip signal)
Timer setting
Timer clear
Auto (the timer value is automatically cleared when quick change operates.)
Manual (the timer value is cleared by pressing Clear key.)
AutomaticON:(return to the normal value by the trip signal.)

OFF:(not return to the normal value by the trip signal. The fault value is retained)

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1.3 Function list

■ Trip input
Logic setting of the trip signal
Chatter removal time for the trip signal
1-100ms, On/Off of the function■ Operation start input
Logic setting of the operation start signal
Stop setting (the output is recovered to the normal value with recovery of the operation start signal.)
Use/disuse of the function■ Control output to control this series 4731
■ Extended external response input
The trip input can be extended up to 255 channels using the optional expansion box.
■ Control-power output (DC110V)
Output On/Off
54 on the front panel)■ PSW mode (Set the function of the fault command key of ○Alternate -------(the fault is retained once it is pressed),
Momentary---- (fault when pressed and normal when released)■ Beep sound setting
On/Off■ Panel setting memory
Read, write, comment input, read of 50Hz/60Hz initial value■ Interface
GPIB, RS-232C

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1.4 Principle of operation

1.4 Principle of operation

GPIB

RS-232C

Quick change command input
Quick change command delay
outputQuick change commanddirect output
Pre-trigger output

Quick change
CPU

Controller＆

Operation start input
Trip input

Timer

Key, display

Extended external response input

Master/slave
Control unit

Parallel control signal
Parallel control signal
Frequency synchronizing input

Oscillator

Frequency synchronizing output

U
Voltage amplifier

Voltage
OutputOutput changer

VoltageV output

Isolation power sourceｋCurrent amplifier

Current
OutputｌIsolation power source

Current
outputｋ’ｌ’

To CPU

Current monitor

Main power source
Power ON/OFF
Input change

RSTN
VoltageLine filterLPower
output

Power
input

N GND
Power
input

Figure 1-1 Block diagram

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RSTN
Current

1.4 Principle of operation■ CPU
CPU controls the overall operation of the RX4717K. In the event of power interruption the RAM
retains the content with a battery and the values set at the last shutdown are called up when the power isturned on.
■ Quick change controller and timer
A TRIP INPUT signal and START INPUT signal are isolated and applied into the quick change control
where these signals are subjected to normal/fault quick change control.
The timer measures the operation time under the control of the quick change controller.
■ Master/slave control unit
Quick change operation and synchronization of output frequency between the master and slave are controlled.
■ Oscillator
The oscillator uses a digital direct combination type synthesizer (DDS). The DDS allows setting the
waveform, amplitude and phase individually, and in the quick change operation the signal waveformwith high degree of freedom can be created by the settings.
■ Voltage amplifier and current amplifier
The voltage amplifier output and the current amplifier output are isolated from line input, enclosure,
input signal and each other.

■ Output changer
There are output terminals on the front panel and side panel of the unit.
The voltage amplifier and current amplifier output signals are led to output-terminals which is set by
output setter.
■ Main power supply
The main power supply supplies the necessary power to the CPU and isolation power supply of each
amplifier. It uses a power factor improving type converter to improve the power factor.

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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

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Check before use······················································2-2
Installation location ···················································2-3
Setting of internal dip switch ·····································2-4
Grounding and power supply ····································2-52-1

2.1 Check before use

2.1

Check before use■ Safety check
Read the following items in the operation manual before use to secure the safety of users.
z

Safety precaution (described in the beginning of this operation manual)z

2.4 Grounding and power supply■ Unpacking and repacking
Make sure that there is no damage caused by accidents during transportation.
Check the name and number of accessories listed below before installing the instrument.

Table 2-1 Configuration
Item

Quantity
1
1●RX4717K unit
●Operation manual●Accessories
Power cable (one-end arrow type crimp-style terminal)
Power cable (with one-end 100V receptacle)
3-pin-to-2-pin conversion adapter
Daisy-chain power cableThree-phase four-wire voltage output cableThree-phase four-wire current output cable
Master/slave daisy-chain control signal cable
External signal cable (BNC-banana chip)
Accessory cable bag

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1

When repacking the equipment for purpose of transportation, make sure to insert the cushioning materials sufficient to support the weight in the box with the appropriate strength and room in order to protect the equipment sufficiently.

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2.2 Installation location■ Installation location
Place the equipment so that four rubber legs of the bottom or the back are secured on the flat surface
such as a table.
The weight of each unit is approximately 19kg. Install it on a strong and flat place bearing the total
weight.
！

CautionWhen using two or more of equipment in this series piling one atop another, the structural limit is 4
units or less.

■ Conditions of installation locationz

Install where the temperature and humidity meet the following allowable ranges.
・Performance guarantee : +15 to +35℃, 5 to 85%RH (no condensation)
・Operation guarantee: 0 to +40℃, 5 to 85％RH (no condensation)
・Storage condition: -10 to +50℃, 5 to 95％RH (no condensation)z

This equipment uses fans for the cooling.
・The air inlets/outlets are located on the right and left sides.
Secure a space by at least 10cm from the wall, etc. for ventilation.
・When you notice that the fans are stopped,
Cut power off immediately and inform us or our distributors. Using the equipment with thefans stopped may worsen the damage to make the repair harder.

z

Avoid installing the equipment in the following locations.
・Where excessive noise is included in the commercial power source.
If excessive noise is included in the commercial power source, noise is superposed on the output signals to make the specification less reliable. Use the commercial power source with lessnoise.
・Where flammable gas exists.
The risk of explosion is involved in such places. Never install or use the equipment in suchplaces.
・Outside, where the equipment is exposed to direct sunlight, and near fire or heating sources.
Installing in such places may deteriorate the performance or cause malfunction of the equipment.
・Where corrosive gas, water, dust, metal powder and salt content exist and the place with highhumidity
Installing in such places may cause corrosion or malfunction of the equipment.
・Near the source of electromagnetic field, high-voltage equipment, power lines and the source ofpulse noise
Installing in such places may cause malfunction.
・Where vibration frequently occurs
Installing in such a place may cause mal-operation or malfunction.

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2.3 Setting of internal dip switch
This equipment contains the mode which outputs the DC voltage to test the DC relay. It also contains
the function enabling to turn on and off the output at once to improve the operationability.
Such functions can broaden the range of application for this equipment but some may involve risks depending on the usage and be unnecessary in many cases. Therefore, enabled/disabled setting of thesefunctions can be selected individually by setting the internal switch.
The factory setting is “disable” for DC output and “enable” for output ON/OFF function.
To change this setting, remove the top cover and change the dip switch setting on the top of the PCB
indicated below.

Warning！

Be sure to remove the power cable when removing the top cover.
This equipment contains some high-voltage parts. Never touch any other parts except forthe dip switch.

The internal dip switch is set as shown below. Change the setting if necessary.

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

ON
OFF

Front panel

No

Description

1

When the equipment is a master, all-output-ON-control-signal issent to the slave.
All-output-ON-operation of this equipment
Wave select +DC/-DC function
When Amplifier output on/off key is OFF, signal amplitude ofexternal signal output terminal set to "0 Vrms"
Unused2
3
4
5-8

Figure 2-1 Setting of internal dip switch

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Setting detail: *indicates thefactory setting.
ON(disable)/*OFF(enable)
ON(disable)/*OFF(enable)*ON(disable)/OFF(enable)*ON(disable)/OFF(enable)*OFF2.4 Grounding and power supply

2.4 Grounding and power supply■ Grounding！

Warning

Since the unit includes a built-in filter, there is risk of shock if used without grounding.
To prevent electric shock, securely connect the equipment to a ground providing a resistance to ground of 100 ohms or less according to the electrical installation technical standard.
z When the supplied power cable with 100V receptacle is used, connect the 3-conductor
power cable to the grounded 3-terminal wall socket.
When the 3-pole-to-2-pole conversion adaptor is used for the 3-terminal wall socket,
connect the grounding wire (green) of the conversion adapter to the grounding terminal
next to the receptacle.
z When the supplied power cable (one-end arrow type crimping terminal) is used, groundthe grounding wire (green).
z Connect the grounding terminal on the left side panel by the wire of 2mm2 or greater.

■ Power supply！

Caution

Before connecting the power supply, check that the line voltage meets the rated power supply voltage of the equipment.

z

The power supply specification of the RX4717K is as shown below.
Voltage

AC85V-115V, AC180V-240V

Frequency

48Hz-62Hz

Maximum electric power consumption

800VA

Use the supplied power cable to supply the power to the equipment. A terminal is provided on the left
side for emergency at the site where the equipment is transported and the supplied power cable is notavailable.
The RX4717K can be operated by supplying the power to the terminal. When using this terminal, seta slide-switch position to the terminal position.
！

Warning

Note that this terminal is for emergency use only.
Since there is danger of causing electric shock, etc., avoid using this terminal all the time.

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Connect the supplied power cable with the input switching slide
switch on the connector side.
In case of the one-end arrow typecrimping terminal
White: L
Black: N
Green: Grounding wire
Supplied power cableSet the power slecting slide switch
to the terminal position
when using the terminal.

L
AC100V or 200V
N

Protective earth

Figure 2-2 Connection of power cable
The RX4717K has a power output connector connecting in parallel with the power input. When two or
more units of this series are used, use the supplied daisy-chain cable and connect the power output connector of the RX4717K to the power input connector of other equipment.
L

①

②
③

Power input connector

N
GND
protective earth②①③Power output connector

Figure 2-3 Pin connection of power input connector and power output connector！

CautionThe maximum current capacities of the power input connector and the power output connector are 15A. Use under the range of capacity.

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3. Description of Panel Controls andBasic Operation
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.5
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.5.4
3.5.5
3.5.6
3.5.7
3.6
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3

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Name and function of each part of the panel ············3-2
Left side panel ··························································3-3
Right side panel ························································3-6
Front panel ·······························································3-8
Start ········································································3-14
Power on ································································3-14
Initial setting ···························································3-15
Operation of amplifier output ··································3-18
Setting of output range ···········································3-18
Output ON/OFF ······················································3-19
Operation at overload ·············································3-19
Output changer ·······················································3-20
Output signal setting ···············································3-23
Frequency setting ···················································3-23
Setting of amplitude and phase ······························3-24
Waveform selection ················································3-27
Operation mode ······················································3-28
Trip input and operation start input ·························3-29
Operation of manual mode ·····································3-32
Operation of quick change mode ····························3-32
Simultaneous operation/recovery
measurement mode ················································3-41
Operation of normal sweep·····································3-43
Operation of search/DSK- search sweep···············3-46
Operation of 95 relay test mode
(frequency relay)·····················································3-51
Other basic operation ·············································3-53
Other function ·························································3-53
Panel setting memory ·············································3-54
Operation of control power output···························3-55

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3.1 Name and function of each part of the panel
This manual uses the following indications.
Names on the keys and function names indicated on the key top：
GPIB LOCAL、MEMORY No
Names of the function indicated in orange under the key：Names of LED (excluding the keys with LED)：OTHER FUNC、READ<Over>、<Trip signal>

Some names in the fluorescent display：【Setting/Data】、【Operation mode】
Display on the fluorescent display：

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3.1.1

Left side panel⑫① ② ③ ④

⑤

⑥

⑦

⑧

①-④ TRIP INPUT(floating)

⑨

⑩

⑬

⑪

“3.5.1 Trip input and operation start input“This terminal receives operation signal input of a protective relay.
1 to ○
3 : voltage input, the lowerside terminal of ②
The maximum allowable voltage is +130V DC. (○is common) )The withstand voltage to the chassis is 354V peak (250Vrms).
① Threshold voltage of +50V terminal
High level: +50.0V
Low level: +40.0V② Threshold voltage of +8V terminal

High level: +8.0V
Low level: +5.0V③ Threshold voltage of +2.5V terminal

High level: +2.5V
Low level: +1.0V④ is a contact-input with the open-circuit voltage of +5V and the short-circuit current of 10mA.
⑤⑥ START INPUT (floating)“3.5.1 Trip input and operation start input“This terminal receives the signal input to start the quick change/sweep operation externally.
The withstand voltage to the chassis is 354V peak (250Vrms).
⑤ is a voltage-input with the allowable maximum input voltage of DC+130V.
Threshold voltage
High level: +2.5V
Low level: +1.0V⑥ is a contact-input with the open-circuit voltage of +5V and the short-circuit current of 10mA.

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CautionDon't apply the voltage to the contact input( ④ and ⑤ ), or the contact may be damaged.

⑦ INPUT (Chassis potential)“4.4.2 Synchronization of quick change operation“

These terminals, used for inputting signals to control the normal/fault output of RX4717K at 4705A, etc.
Although these signals change the output to normal or fault, they do not trigger the timer.
Threshold voltage
High level: +2.5V
Low level: +1.0V
The allowable maximum input voltage
DC+130V“3.5.3 Operation of quick change mode“⑧ DELAY OUT (Chassis potential)

These terminals, used to output signals that change when the REX4708AW output quickly changes, becomes Low when in a FAULT condition.
A "Low" of TTL level signal is in fault condition.
It is used to controls the normal/fault condition of 4705A, etc. simultaneously.

⑨ DIRECT OUT (Chassis potential)“3.5.3 Operation of quick change mode“

5 ,○6 ,or command key○54 ) is apThis is a signal that changes just after operation command(start-input○

plied.
It is a TTL level signal and becomes Low when in a FAULT condition.
9 Direct-out
When the fault delay time (pre-trigger time) and the fault start phase has been set, at first ○becomes Low, and after the fault delay time elapses, amplifier output turns fault state from normal state at

the timing of the fault-start-phase,and ⑧(Quick-change-command-)Delay-output becomes Low.
⑩⑪ PRE-TRIGGER OUT“3.5.3 Operation of quick change mode“

These terminals outputs signals (TTL level, contact) to activate the oscilloscope.
The signal becomes Low on quick change starting.
The signal returns to High 0.1 second after the output returns to NORMAL state.
⑩ is TTL level signal (chassis potential), and ⑪ is a contact signal (floating).
⑪contact signal has the withstand voltage to the chassis is 354Vpeak (250Vrms).

⑫ GPIB (Chassis potential)“5.1.1 GPIB specifications“This is a connector to control GPIB.
⑬ RS-232C (Chassis potential)“6.2.2 Connector and signal line“This is a connector to control RS-232C.

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3.1 Name and function of each part of the panel⑭⑮⑭ POWER OUT (floating)⑯⑰⑱“2.4 Grounding and power supply“This is an output connector connected in parallel with the power input of the RX4717K. The withstand voltage to the chassis is 2121Vpeak (1500Vrms).
When two or more units of this series are used, use the supplied daisy-chain cable to connect the power input connector of other equipment.
⑮ POWER INPUT (floating)“2.4 Grounding and power supply“This is the connector for power input. The withstand voltage to the chassis is 2121Vpeak (1500Vrms).
The supplied power cable is used. When this connector is used, set the input switching slide switch

to thisconnector side.
⑯⑰ POWER LINE (floating)“2.4 Grounding and power supply“This is the emergency power input terminal when the supplied power cable is missing. The withstand voltage to the chassis is 2121Vpeak (1500Vrms).
When this terminal is used, set the input switching slide switch to this terminal side.
⑱ GND (grounding terminal)“2.4 Grounding and power supply“This is the protective grounding terminal which is connected to the chassis.
！

Warning

Power input terminals of ⑯ and ⑰ are for emergency. Avoid using them all the times because of the risk of electric shock.
Always ground to be safe.

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3.1.2

Right side panel

21
◯

⑲

⑳

21
◯

27
◯

38
◯

21 CONTROL OUT (Chassis potential)◯“4.5 Connection with a current output amplifier

4731“This is the connector to control the current power amplifier 4731.
⑲CURRENT OUT (floating)“3.3.4 Output changer“This is the output connector of the current output.
The withstand voltage to the chassis is 707Vpeak (500Vrms).
⑳VOLTAGE OUT(floating)“3.3.4 Output changer“This is the output connector of the voltage output.
The withstand voltage to the chassis is 707Vpeak (500Vrms).
38 DC AUX OUT◯

DC110V (floating)“3.6.3 Operation of control power output“This is the output terminal with voltage of DC119V and the current capacity of 0.5A.
It is also used as a power source of the protective relay.
The withstand voltage to the chassis is 707Vpeak (500Vrms).
27 EXT SIG OUT (chassis potential)◯“4.2 Amplifier signal selection“"OUTPUT" is the signal output terminal that the internal synthesizer signal is output.
The range full scale output level is 1Vrms.
This signal is used for drive the external amplifier.

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25 ◯
26
◯

36
◯

37
◯

34
◯

25 ◯
26 PARALLEL CONTROL SIG (chassis potential)◯

35◯“4.1.2 Master / slave connection“

25 and ◯26 are connected in parallel.
This is a connector connected for master/slave operation. ◯36 EXT RESONSE INPUT (floating)◯“4.3 Operation of extended response input“This is the connector connecting the expanded response input box (optional) to expand the trip input up to
255 channels. The input of the expanded response input box is connected to the trip input of ① to ③ ac37 threshold voltage. The withstand voltage of the response input terminal is 354Vpeak
cording to the ◯(250Vrms) against the chassis. (The logic control terminal is a chassis potential.)
37 THRESHOLD VOLTAGE◯“4.3 Operation of extended response input“

36 expanded external response input.
This is a switch to set the threshold voltage for the response input of ◯34 FREQ SYNC SIG IN (chassis potential)◯“3.4.1 Frequency setting“This is a signal input to bring the frequency of RX4717K into synchronization with the external signal andused when the frequency mode is the external sync setting.
The falling edge of TTL level signal will have a phase of 0°.
The allowable maximum input voltage is DC±30V.
It is used to bring the frequency of the RX4717K into synchronization with our 4705A.
Threshold voltage
High level: +2.5V
Low level: +1.5V
35 FREQ SYNC SIG OUT (Chassis potential)◯“3.4.1 Frequency setting“This outputs the internal frequency of RX4717K.
The falling edge of TTL level signal will have a phase of 0°.
It is used when the output frequency of RX4717K is brought into synchronization with our 4705A.

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3.1.3

Front panel

40
◯

41
42
◯
◯

43
◯

44
◯

45
◯

46
◯

47
◯
40 POWER ON/OFF◯

This is a power supply switch. It also works as a non-fuse breaker (NFB) to shut off the power if too muchcurrent flows, or when the internal temperature extremely rises.
41 SHIFT◯

In order to use the function marked in orange below each button, press this SHIFT key to turn on the LED
of SHIFT key before pressing the button for the desired function.
Example of key input display for SHIFT
42 OUTPUT (selection)◯→

SHIFT+OTHER FUNC

“3.3.4 Output changer“

FRONT
The amplifier output is output to the output terminal on the front panel.
SIDE
The amplifier output is output to ⑲VOLTAGE OUT and ⑳CURRENT OUT on the right side panel,
47 "DC AUX VOLTAGE" key becomes valid.
and ◯

！

CAUTION

44 VOLTAGE OUT can be used as a monitor terminal, but
For SIDE, the output terminal of ◯45 CURRENT OUT is used as a monitor
no load can be connected. The monitor terminal of ◯terminal, but no load can be connected to the output terminal.

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43 ALL OUTPUT◯“3.3.2 Output ON/OFF“This is a key to allow all the amplifier outputs to be turned on and off at once.
44 VOLTAGE OUT◯“3.3.4 Output changer“
OUT U - V (floating)
These are the amplifier output terminals on the front panel.
The withstand voltage to the chassis is 707Vpeak (500Vrms).
The maximum output voltage is 250V.
Take great care of handling it.
“3.3.3 Operation at overload“<OVER>
This LED illuminates when overloading.

“3.3.2 Output ON/OFF“OUTPUT ON/OFF
ON/OFF key sets on and off independently.
RANGE

40V、125V、250V<ON> LED lights up when the output is on.
“3.3.1 Setting of output range“

These are the setting keys for the output range.
The LED of the range key selected will be turned up.
45 CURRENT OUT◯“3.3.4 Output changer“
OUT k - l (floating)
These are the current amplifier output terminals on the front panel.
The withstand voltage to the chassis is 707Vpeak (500Vrms).
MONITOR k’ l’ (floating)This is a monitor terminal for current output.

“3.3.4 Output changer“

The withstand voltage to the chassis is 700Vpeak (500Vrms).
<OVER>
This LED illuminates when overloading.

“3.3.3 Operation at overload“

OUTPUT ON/OFF“3.3.2 Output ON/OFF“ON/OFF sets on and off independently.
Range<ON> LED lights up when the output is on.

0.4A、4A、20A“3.3.1 Setting of output range“

These are the setting keys for the output range.
The LED of the range key selected will be turned up.
46 OUTPUT SELECTER◯“3.3.4 Output changer“

GROUND FAULT､SHORT CIRCUIT
Fault mode can be set by these keys.

Ground-fault / Short-circuit mode can be selected.

In the Ground-fault setting, the output is connected to one phase line of the three-phase and neutral line.
In the short circuit setting, the output is connected to one phase line and other phase line.
Ｒ､Ｓ､Ｔ
The connection line of amplifier output is selected.
47 DC AUX VOLTAGE“3.6.3 Operation of control power output“◯38This controls ON/OFF of ◯"DC AUX VOLTAGE " output on the right side panel.
<ON/OFF> LED lights up when the DC 110V is output.
<OVER>LED lights up when the DC 110V is overloaded.

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50
◯

51
◯

52
◯

53
◯

54
◯

55
◯

56
◯

50 (STATUS DISPLAY LED)◯<CHATTERING CORRECT>, <FAULT DURATION>, <PRE-TRIGGER>, <START PHASE>
These light up when the functions are valid.
<TRIP: b>, <START: b>
Logic setting of [TRIP INPUT] and [START INPUT] signal.
This LED lights up when the negative-logic is set.
negative-logic : contact-state is open-circuit / voltage do not be applied
This LED do not light up when the positive-logic is set.
positive-logic : contact-state is short-circuit / voltage is applied<START INPUT>、<TRIP INPUT>
These LEDs light up when the signal is applied to the input terminal (applying voltage for voltage input ,short-circuit for contact input).
51 TIMER CLEAR◯

This clears the measurement value of the timer.
“3.5.3.A Timer“
52 KEY LOCK◯

Pressing this key disables the panel control, and lights up the LED(Except for OUTPUT ALL ON/OFF, each output ON/OFF, GPIB LOCAL, SHIFT+LOCK OFF)SHIFT+LOCK OFF enables the panel control, and lights off the LED.

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53 PANEL SET◯“3.6.2 Panel setting memory“

MEMORY No
This key specifies the memory number for panel setting.
The memory number displayed in【Setting/Data】, and the number can be selected by MODIFY dial.
SHIFT+WRITE, SHIFT+READ
These allow writing and reading the panel setting in/from the selected memory number.
54 COMMAND◯“3.5 Operation mode“

NORMAL
This command button is used to set the output to normal value.
SWEEP▲
This command button is used to start sweep from the fault value to the normal value when the system isin sweep mode.
STOP
This command button is used to stop the sweep temporarily when the system is in sweep mode.
SWEEP▼
This command button is used to start sweep from the normal value to the fault when the system is in
sweep mode.
FAULTThis command button is used to set the output to the fault value.
The following operations are available with PSW mode.
MOMENTARY:

returns to the normal value when released.

ALTERNATE:

the fault value remains even when released.
To return to the normal value, press FAULT again or NORMAL.

<ALTERNATE>
This lights up when the PWS mode is ALTERNATE.
55 DATA INPUT◯

Setting select▲, ▼, ◄, ►This key moves the cursor for selection of item on the fluorescent display.
COARSE◄, FINE►
This key moves the cursor on the digits.
MODIFYThis key increases/decreases numerical value of the digit where the cursor is placed or change the setting.
Numeral buttons ０-９, －,. and CANCELThis key allows direct input of numerical value. Pressing CANCEL cancels the number in the order inwhich the number has been input.

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ENTER
This key establishes the value input, or the setting has been changed.
56 CURSOR ON/OFF◯“4.1.3 B) Simultaneous setting change“This key toggles the indication of the cursor on and off. When the cursor indication is not displayed, theLED lights up.
60
◯

61
◯

62
◯
60 Upper VFD（vacuum fluorescent display）◯【MODE】The operation mode is displayed. To select the operation mode, use

MODE

62
key of ○【NORMAL FREQ】
The value of the normal frequency is displayed.
【NORMAL V/I】, 【NORMAL V/I φ】
The normal values of amplitude (upper part), and phase (lower part) are displayed.
【TIMER/SWEEP】
The measurement value of the timer and the sweep position is displayed.
【TIMER MODE/SWEEP TIME】
The timer mode, the timer measurement value and the sweep time are displayed.
61 Lower VFD（vacuum fluorescent display）◯【MASTER/SLAVE】
The status of master/slave function is displayed. Use MASTER/SLAVE
Mode indication : 【MASTER】 【SLAVE】 【SEPARATE】【FAULT FREQ】
The fault frequency is displayed.
【FAULT V/I】, 【FAULT Vφ/Iφ】
The fault values of amplitude (upper part) and phase (lower part) are displayed.
【SETTING/DATA】
This is used to set various functions and display data.

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key of ○3.1 Name and function of each part of the panel
62 Each setting key◯

GPIB“5.2.4 Remote/local behavior“

LOCAL

This key cancels the remote condition of GPIB control to enable the panel control when it is a remotecontrol condition, and the LED lights up.
SHIFT+OTHER FUNC.

“3.6.1 Other function“,

In pushing SHIFT+OTHER FUNC

key, the other function is displayed on the【SETTING/DATA】

display.
NORMAL V
Whenever this key is pressed,the cursor position alternates【NORMAL V(V)】and【NORMAL Vφ】
SHIFT+PRE-TRIGGER“3.5.3.C) Operation of quick change mode
In pressing SHIFT+PRE-TRIGGER key, the pre-trigger-time is set on the【SETTING/DATA】.
NORMAL I“3.4.3 Waveform selection“

Whenever this key is pressed, the cursor position alternates【NORMAL I】and NORMAL Iφ】
SHIFT+WAVE TYPE、
In pressing SHIFT+ WAVE TYPE key, the wave select mode is set on the【SETTING/DATA】.
FAULT V“3.5.3.B) Fault duration“

Whenever this key is pressed,the cursor position alternates【FAULT V(V)】and 【FAULT Vφ】.
SHIFT+FAULT T DURATIONIn pressing SHIFT+ FAULT T--

key, the fault duration time is set on the【SETTING/DATA】.

FAULT I

“3.4.2.A) Current phase reverse function“

Whenever this key is pressed,the cursor position alternates【FAULT I 】and 【FAULT Iφ】
SHIFT+I INVERT PHASE
In pressing SHIFT+ I INVERT PHASE key, the phase value of the current output is reversed .
MASTER/SLAVE
The master/slave setting mode is displayed on the【SETTING/DATA】display.
SHIFT+FREQ MODE
In pressing SHIFT+FREQ MODE key, the frequency mode is displayed on the【SETTING/DATA】“4.1.1 Master / slave setting“, “3.4.1 Frequency setting“

display.
MODE

The operation mode is displayed on the【SETTING/DATA】display.
SHIFT+OPERATE･RECOVER WTIn pressing SHIFT+OPERATE･RECOVER WT key, the fault duration time is displayed on the【SETTING/DATA】display.
“3.5 Operation mode“, “3.5.4 Simultaneous operation/recovery measurement mode“
TRIP: bThis key switches the trip-input-logic.
SHIFT+ FREQ RLY
In pressing SHIFT+ FREQ RLY , the frequency-relay-test menu is displayed on the【SETTING/DATA】
display.
“3.5.1.A) Setting of [TRIP INPUT] logic“, “3.5.7 Operation of 95 relay test mode (frequency
relay)“

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3.2 Start
3.2.1

Power onInstall the RX4717K unit and turn the power on according to 2.2 Installation location and 2.4 Grounding andpower supply.
After turning the power on, the following self-tests are conducted automatically.
z

Turning on all LED except for <OVER> for testing lamps.

zTurning on all of fluorescent display for dot testing.

z

Software version displayz

Memory check

If there are no abnormalities, the RX4717K is set to the last settings stored in the memory, because its memory
retains the settings at the last power-off-timing.
Its outputs, however, always stays with off-state for safety reasons.
If RX4717K checks its memory and finds any error, the lower fluorescent display shows either of the following
messages:[ROM CHECK ERROR]This indicates the program memory used has error.

[RAM CHECK ERROR]This indicates the RAM used has error.

[CHECK SUM ERROR]This indicates the data stored in battery-backuped memory
has error.

[ROM CHECK ERROR] and [RAM CHECK ERROR] means malfunction in RX4717K.
Cut power off immediately, and contact our company or our sales agent.
In the case of check-sum-error, [CHECK SUM ERROR] is displayed for ten seconds or so, then, RX4717K is
set to initial-setting (50Hz) and start to work.
If the battery, which should backup the memory, has been discharged, even then check-sum-error will also occurs.
To fully recharge a completely discharged-battery, it takes about 100-hour energizing.
When the battery is fully charged, the data in memory are retained about 60 days with some variation depending on the condition of the individual unit and ambient temperature.
A deteriorated battery can retain data for a shorter period.
If the ability of the battery becomes impractical, ask the company for replacement at cost.
If the power is turned off during setting operation, [CHECK SUM ERROR] may occur when the power is turned on the next time. Therefore, turn off the power one or more seconds after the finish of setting or alternation
procedure.
Measures for other errors

RX4717K“7.1Error message“

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3.2.2

Initial setting

There are two types of the panel initial setting, which are 50Hz and 60Hz.
The factory setting is 50Hz.

“Table 3-1 List of Initial Values of Panel Setting“This initial setting serves as reset when the current setting is unknown and does not operate well.
The initial setting is established as following.
53 MEMORY No key to display the memory number on the【SETTING/DATA】display.
Press ○
Rotate MODIFY key to set [Memory 32 50Hz initial value] or [Memory 33 60Hz initial value] on the【SETTING/DATA】display.
SETTING/DATA

SETTING/DATAMEMORY 32

MEMORY 33

50Hz INI

60Hz INISETTING/DATA

SETTING/DATA

Press SHIFT+READ key to set the selected initial data.
[MEMORY **] is displayed on the 【SETTING/DATA】display during setting the data.
All outputs of the amplifier are turned off for safety at the time of setting the data.
Memory data of number 32 and 33 cannot be rewrited, but memory data of number 1 to 31 can be rewrited.

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Table 3-1 List of Initial Values of Panel Setting
Setting parameters
Output range and output control
Output changer mode
Normal / Fault
frequency
Normal / Fault
amplitude
Normal / Fault
phase
Phase setting(＋:lag ,－:lead)

Initial values
40V, 0.4A, OFF
Front terminal
50Hz (memory 32)/60Hz (memory 33)
0V, 0A0ﾟ
Without negative sign

Operation mode
Master / Slave / Separate
Frequency mode
Waveform selection
Amplifier input signal
Ext-sig-out amplitude on/off setting

Manual
Separate
50Hz fixed (memory No 32)
60Hz fixed (memory No 33)
Sine wave
Internal,
ON

Fault output line selection

Earth fault, R

Timer mode
Timer setting
Timer setting

IntervalAutoON: timer clear: automatic recovery

Trip input logic
Chattering removal time setting
Expanded response input↑a : rise
2ms, OFF0

Operation Start signal logic
Stop setting of operation start input↑a : rise
UnusedFault duration time
Pre-trigger time
Fault start phase1s, OFF
10ms, OFF0°, OFF

Sweep time

100s

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Setting parameters
Operation/recovery fault wait time

0.5s

Initial values

Search / DSK search
Search / DSK search
Search / DSK search
Search / DSK searchnumber of times
judge-time
trip wait time
output cut control

3
0.1s
5.0s
Use

Frequency relay test
Frequency relay test
Frequency relay test
Frequency relay test

cross frequency
sweep rate
hold time
amplitude quickchange control

48.5Hz (memory 32)/58.5Hz (memory 33)
1Hz/s
0.5s
OFF

Output selection communication

OFF

PSW mode

Alternate

Beep sound settingON

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3.3 Operation of amplifier output
RX4717K contains a voltage amplifier and a current amplifier, and the floating structure with the withstandvoltage of 707Vpeak (500Vrms) is used among each outputs and chassises respectively.
！

CautionWhen the voltage output is connected with other equipment in series, pay attention to avoid
the voltage exceeding the withstand voltage to the chassis. The RX4717K may fail to operate properly or be damaged if it is used with the voltage exceeding the withstand voltage.
Avoid parallel connection of voltage outputs, series connection of current outputs, and parallel connection between the voltage output and the current output.
The improper connection may fail to operate properly or damage the equipment.

！

Warning

The maximum output voltage of the voltage amplifier is 250V.
Pay extreme attention to handling the amplifier to avoid the hazard of electric shock.
Always turn the output off when connecting wires to the output terminal.

3.3.1

Setting of output range

The voltage output range includes 40V, 125V and 250V and the current output voltage includes 0.4A, 4A and
20A.
The rated load, setting resolution and output amplitude are different as below according to the AC mode (sinewave) and the DC mode.
Table 3-2 List of voltage output range
Range: AC
250V (0.00V-250.00V)
125V (0.00V-125.00V)
40V (0.000V-40.000V)

Rated load:
AC
1250Ω
156Ω
200Ω

Range: ±DC
250V (0.0V-250.0V)
125V (0.0V-125.0V)
40V (0.00V-40.00V)

Rated load:
DC
2500Ω
1250Ω
400Ω

Table 3-3 List of current output range
Range: AC
20A (0.000A-20.000A)
4A (0.0000A-4.0000A)
0.4A (0.00000A-0.40000A)

Rated load:
AC
0.45Ω
2.5Ω
25Ω

Range: DC
20A (0.00A-10.00A)
4A (0.000A-2.000A)
0.4A (0.0000A-0.2000A)

Rated load:
DC
1.8Ω
5Ω
50Ω

44 ,◯
45 is pressed and the LED of the key lights
The output range is set when a setting key for the output range ◯up. The output range can be set for each output.
When range setting is changed, the amplitude of the amplifier output turns to 0V, and the amplifier output isdisconnected from the output terminals.

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3.3.2

Output ON/OFF

Output ON/OFF control has two types:[OUTPUT]

44 /○45 : each outputs turn ON/OFF individually according to the each
ON/OFF key of ○key setting

43 key[ALL OUTPUT] ON/ OFF ○: all outputs turn ON/OFF all together.

44 ○45 ) is lighting.
Output signal go on outputting when <ON> LED (at the left side of ON/OFF key of ○44 ○45 is pressed during the output-ON-state, the output is turned to OFF-state and theWhen ON/OFF key of ○<ON> LED turns off.

43 [ALL OUTPUT] ON - OFF key-operation may be dangerous if not operated properly, so ○43 [ALL○OUTPUT] ON - OFF key-operation can be set to be enabled / disabled by the internal dip switch.
“2.3 Setting of internal dip switch“

3.3.3

Operation at overload

44 ○45 <OVER>LED of the output where the overload occurs lights up.
When overload occurs, ○If the overload status lasts for three seconds or longer, buzzer sounds longly and the output is automaticallyturned OFF as well as the output amplitude is set to zero for safety.

！

CautionWhen the beep sound setting is OFF, the buzzer does not sound even if the overload occurs. It is recommended to turn ON the beep sound setting.
“3.6.1.0 A)Beep setting“

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3.3 Operation of amplifier output

3.3.4

Output changer

The voltage/current amplifier output signals are distributed according to the setting of the
FRONT / SIDE key. (Reffer to Fig 3-2)

42
[OUTPUT] ○When the output connector on the right side are used, use the supplied 3-phase 4-wire output cable.
② ①
⑤ ④ ③
⑥
Voltage output

V1(R)
V2(S)
V3(T)
COM(N)
Three-phase four-wire voltage
output cable

I1(R)
I2(S)
I3(T)
COM(N)
Three-phase four-wire current
output cable④ ①③ ②
Current output

Figure 3-1 Pin Connection of Voltage/Current Output Connector and Three-phase Four-wire Voltage
Output Cable
Output changer

Front terminalU
Voltage out
V

Voltage amplifierｋCurrent outputｌCurrent amplifierｋ’ｌ’
Monitor

R

S

② ①
⑤ ④ ③
⑥
Voltage out

TN

Right side

R

S

T

N

④ ①
③ ②
Current out

Figure 3-2 Configuration of Output Changer
When the output distribution is changed, the all outputs will be turned off for safety.
！

CautionWhen the output changer mode is set for the side terminal,z The voltage is output to U and V of the front output terminal for monitor, but the load
can not be connected to this U-V terminal.
z The current output uses the front monitor terminal K’ and I’ for monitor, but the load
can not be connected to them.

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3.3 Operation of amplifier output

A) Front terminal
42 FRONT key is pressed and LED is turned on.
The front terminal mode is valid when [OUTPUT] ○The voltage amplifier signal is output to " U " and " V " terminals at the front panel, and the current amplifier

signal is output to " k " and " l " terminals at the front panel.
42 SIDE key is pressed, SIDE LED will be turned on and theDuring the front terminal output mode, when ○previous earth-fault or short-circuit setting will become effective.
46 : earth-fault, short-circuit andIf the side terminal output mode is valid, various simulation mode setting (○R-S-T line selection) are available.
46 is changed, the output signal do not
In the side terminal output mode, even if simulation mode setting key○
be turned off.

How to set the simulation mode is as follows.

B) Side terminal, earth fault
42 SIDE LED is lighting), if ○46 GROUND FAULT key is pressed,
In the side terminal output mode (○GROUND FAULT LED is turned on, and the voltage output signal and current output signal are connected to
between one phase-line and neutral-line of three-phase four-wire cable.
46 R, S and T key as follows.
The output signal is distributed by setting of ○Voltage
amplifierU―――――――――→
V―――――――――→

Ｒ
R(①)
N(②)

Current
amplifierk―――――――――→
l―――――――――→

R(①)
N(④)

Ｓ
S(③)
N(②)

Ｔ
T(⑤)
N(②)

Voltage output
Connector

S(②)
N(④)

T(③)
N(④)

Current output
connector

R
S
T
Voltage amplifier

Side terminal

② ①
⑤ ④ ③
⑥

R
S
T
Current amplifier

Voltage output

④ ①
③ ②

U
V
Voltage
outputklCurrent
outputK’l’Current
monitorFigure 3-3 Operation of Output Changer at the Earth Fault

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Current output

3.3 Operation of amplifier outputC) Side terminal, short-circuit
46 SHORT-CIRCUIT key is pressed,
In the side terminal output mode (the SIDE LED is lighting), if ○SHORT-CIRCUIT LED is turned on, and the voltage output signal and current output signal are connected to

between one phase-line and another phase-line of three-phase four-wire cable respectively.
46 R, S and T key as follows.
The output signal is distributed by setting of ○Voltage
amplifierU―――――――――→
V―――――――――→

Ｒ(R-S)R(①)S(③)

Ｓ(S-T)
S(③)T(⑤)

Ｔ(T-R)
T(⑤)R(①)

Voltage output
Connector

Current
amplifierk―――――――――→
l―――――――――→

R(①)
S(②)

S(②)
T(③)

T(③)
R(①)

Current output
connector

Side terminal

R-S
S-T
T-R
Voltage amplifier

② ①
⑤ ④ ③

R-S
S-T
T-R
R-S
S-T
T-R

Current amplifier⑥
Voltage output

④ ①

R-S
S-T
T-R
U
V
Voltage
outputklCurrent
output③ ②
Current output

K’l’
Current

Figure 3-4 Operation of Output Changer at the short-circuit

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3.4 Output signal setting
RX4717K selects either the signal generated by the internal synthesizer or the external signal, and the signals
are amplified and output.
In case of using the internal synthesizer signal, refer to the description of “3.4.1 Setting of frequency“ up to“3.4.3 Waveform selection“
In case of using the external signal input, refer to the description of “4.2 Amplifier signal “

3.4.1

Frequency setting

Frequency mode setting is common to all outputs.
When the frequency mode is changed, the outputs will be turned off for safety.
z

Setting procedure
41 SHIFT+FREQ MODE key of ○62 to display the frequency mode
Press ○
on the【SETTING/DATA】display .
Select the frequency mode to be set with MODIFIY dial,55 .
and press ENTER key of ○SETTING/DATAFREQ MODE
LINE
SETTING/DATA■ 50Hz fixed [50Hz FIX]
The normal/fault frequency is fixed at 50Hz if [50Hz FIX] is displayed on the display of【NORMAL･FAULT FREQ】.
■ 60Hz fixed [60Hz FIX]
The normal/fault frequency is fixed at 60Hz if [60Hz FIX] is displayed on the display of【NORMAL･FAULT FREQ】.
■ Internal [INTERNAL]
The normal/fault frequency is set in the range of 10.000 to 200.000Hz.
Since the normal frequency and the fault frequency can be set individually, the frequency quick change and thefrequency sweep are possible.
The following are one setting examples.

MODE

Move the cursor to【NORMAL FREQ】display with ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► and input 50.1
with the numeral buttons,and then press ENTER key.
The normal frequency is set to [50.100].
Next, move the cursor to the first decimal point of [50.100] with COARSE◄ andFINE►. If the MODIFY is turned to the right, the number will increase to [50.200],
and if it is turned to the left, the number will decrease to [50.000].
Setting of 【FAULT FREQ】is available following the same procedure above.

MANUAL50.100NORMAL FREQ(Hz)MODEMANUAL50.000NORMAL FREQ(Hz)■ Line synchronization [LINE]The normal/fault frequency is synchronized with the commercial power supply frequency.
The synchronization frequency range is from 45 to 65Hz.
[LINE] is displayed on the【NORMAL･FAULT FREQ】display.
■ External synchronization [EXTERNAL]

34 [FREQ SYNC SIG IN] terminal.
The normal/fault frequency is synchronized with the signal applied to ○The synchronization frequency range is from 45 to 65Hz.
[EXTERNAL] is displayed on the 【NORMAL FREQ】and【FAULT FREQ】display.

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3.4 Output signal settingA) Refernce phase and frequency synchronization signal input/output
All phase difference settings of signals of the RX4717K (output phase and fault start phase) are the values inrelation to a reference phase.
The following frequency synchronization signal output is the signal equal to the internal reference phase.
35 [FREQ SYNC SIG◯

OUT](for 4705A,etc) :TTL signal output
The falling edge is the reference phase of 0 ﾟ.

When the frequency mode is set for external synchronization, the reference phase is the following
frequency synchronization signal inputs.
34 [FREQ SYNC SIG◯

IN](for 4705A,etc) :TTL signal output
The falling edge is the reference phase of 0 ﾟ.

When the negative-value-phase-setting is enabled, lead/lag-phase-setting is available, and setting range is from−359.9° to +359.9°.

All phase settings will take positive (+) value in lag-phase-setting.
Therefore, a setting of " 90° " will produce lag-phase of in relation to the reference phase, and a setting of "−90° " will produce lead-phase of " 90° " in relation to the reference phase.
RX4717K is designed so that phase setting value are available freely.
In practical use, however, it would be simple and easy to assign phase of " 0° " to the phase of the output which
the user wants to take for the reference.
“Figure 3-5 Output waveform with voltage of 0 ﾟ and current of 90 ﾟ“

3.4.2

Setting of amplitude and phase

The output amplitude setting is limited within the range currently being set.
Therefore, set the output amplitude after setting the required range.
When the negative-value-phase-setting is disabled, lag-phase-setting is available, and setting value is from 0°
to +359.9°.
When the negative-value-phase-setting is enabled, lead/lag-phase-setting is available, and setting value is from−359.9° to +359.9°. (" − " means lead-phase)z

SETTING/DATA

How to enable the negative value in the phase setting
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC key and display the other function setting
on the 【SETTING/DATA】display.

PHASE MODE
MINUS off
SETTING/DATA
SETTING/DATA

Turn MODIFY dial to select [PHASE MODE].

PHASE MODE

Move the cursor down with ▼.
Turn MODIFY dial to select either [MINUS on] or [MINUS off].

MINUS onSETTING/DATA

The amplitude are set respectively on the【NORMAL V(V)】,【 FAULT V(V)】,【NORMAL I(A)】and【FAULT
I(A)】display.
The phase are set respectively on the【NORMAL Vφ】,【FAULT Vφ】,【NORMAL Iφ】and【FAULT Iφ】display .
The cursor can be moved on the items with ▲, ▼, ◄ and ►, but using [NORMAL] V / I key, and [FAULT]
62 is convenient as shown below.
V / I key of ○RX4717K

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3.4 Output signal setting①

First press NORMAL V key to move the cursor to the【NORMAL V(V)】display.

②

Press NORMAL V key again, and the cursor will be moved to the【NORMAL Vφ】display.

③

Press NORMAL V key again, and the cursor will go back to the【NORMAL V(V)】display.

The same operation is applied to NORMAL I, FAULT V and FAULT I key.
①→

NORMAL V(V)

②

→

③

NORMAL V(V)NORMAL V(V)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.0

0.0

0.0

NORMAL Vφ(ﾟ)NORMAL Vφ(ﾟ)NORMAL Vφ(ﾟ)When the cursor is on the setting position for the amplitude and phase, the cursor movement by COARSE◄
and FINE► is limited to the last three digits.
Move the cursor to the place you wish to set, and set the amplitude value and phase value with the numericalbuttons or MODIFY dial.
■ Setting example of amplitude and phase
Output voltage : 40V
Output current : 0.4A:
At first, range setting have to be done.
45 [Current Out].
44 [Voltage Out] and the 0.4A [Range] key of ○Press the 40V [Range] key of ○Press NORMAL V key to move the cursor to the【NORMAL V(V)】display. Input 40 with the numeral buttons

and press ENTER key, and the normal voltage will be set as 40V.
Press NORMAL I key to move the cursor to the【NORMAL I】display. Input 0.4 with the numeral buttons andpress ENTER key, and the normal current will be set as 0.4V.
NORMAL V(V)

40.000
0.0
NORMAL Vφ(ﾟ)NORMAL I(A)0.40000
0.0
NORMAL Iφ(ﾟ)Press NORMAL I key again to move the cursor to the【NORMAL Iφ】display.
Input 300 with numeral buttons and press ENTER key,
and the normal current phase will be set as 300 ﾟ.

NORMAL V(V)

40.000
0.0
NORMAL Vφ(ﾟ)NORMAL I(A)0.40000
300.0
NORMAL Iφ(ﾟ)Press COARSE◄ twice to move the cursor to the second digit of the phase.
Then turn MODIFY dial to the left for three times,

NORMAL V(V)and the normal current phase will be 270 ﾟ.

40.0000.40000

0.0

270.0

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NORMAL I(A)NORMAL φ(ﾟ)

3.4 Output signal settingA) Current phase reverse function
62 invert the normal or fault current phase where the cursor is set.
SHIFT+I INVERT PHASE key of ○NORMAL V(V)NORMAL I(A)NORMAL V(V)NORMAL I(A)40.0000.40000

Press

40.0000.40000

0.0

270.0

SHIFT

0.0

90.0

NORMAL Vφ(ﾟ)NORMAL Iφ(ﾟ)FAULT V(V)

FAULT I(A)NORMAL Vφ(ﾟ)FAULT V(V)NORMAL Iφ(ﾟ)FAULT I(A)+I INVERT PHASE

0.000

0.00000

0.000

0.00000

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

FAULT Vφ(ﾟ)FAULT I(ﾟ)FAULT Vφ(ﾟ)FAULT Iφ(ﾟ)35 Frequency synchronization signal output and normal voltThe following figure shows the waveforms of ◯age/current output when the normal voltage phase is set for 0 ﾟ and the normal current phase is set for 90 ﾟ.
Falling edge is phase of 0°

Reference phase(35) Frequency
Synchronization
signal output
Voltage0ﾟ

Current
90ﾟ

Figure 3-5 Output waveform with voltage of 0 ﾟ and current of 90 ﾟ

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3.4.3

Waveform selection

Same waveform is set to all outputs by waveform selection.
A sine wave is set in normal operation, but other waveform may be set in special tests.
When the wave selection is modified, the all outputs will be turned off for safety.
z

Setting procedure

SETTING/DATA

62 to display the wave selection setting
Press SHIFT+WAVE TYPE key of ○on the【SETTING/DATA】display.

WAVE SELECTSINE
SETTING/DATA

Turn MODIFY dial to select the waveform you wish to operate,
and press ENTER key.

■ Sine wave [SINE ]When [SINE ] is displayed on the【SETTING/DATA】display , sine waves are output.

■ +DC[+DC], -DC[-DC]
This outputs +DC/-DC.
<HARMONIC ARBITRARY>LED is turned on and [+DC MODE] / [-DC MODE]
is displayed on the【NORMAL FREQ】and【FAULT FREQ】display.
With +DC/-DC setting, the current amplitude will be limited as following.
0.4A range→ maximum 0.2A
4A range→ maximum 2A
20A range→ maximum 10A+DC/-DC may be dangerous if handled improperly, and is enabled/disabled by the internal dip switch.
The menu is not displayed if it is disabled by the internal dip switch.
“2.3 Setting of internal dip switch“

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3.5 Operation mode
RX4717K operates in the several mode depending on the setting.
The Operation-MODE includes the following nine modes and the selected operation mode is displayed on the
60 .
【MODE】display of ○Manual mode
[MANUAL]
Quick-change mode
[HLD MODE], [NHD MODE]
Operation･recovery simultaneous measurement mode [OP:RECOV]Normal sweep[SWEEP]
Search sweep[SRCH SWP]DSK search sweep[DISK SWP]
Frequency relay (95) test mode
[FREQ RLY]

When the operation mode is changed, the all outputs are turned off for safety.
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Setting procedure
62 , and the operation mode is displayed on thePress MODE key of ○【SETTING/DATA】display.

MODE

Select the operation mode you wish to set with MODIFY dial.

HLD MODESETTING/DATA

SETTING/DATA
55 .
and press ENTER key of ○NORMAL key sets the amplitude output to normal value and FAULT key sets it to fault value.

SWEEP▲, STOP, SWEEP▼ starts and stops sweeping the output value.
54 .
The status of the output is confirmed by the LEDs of these operation command keys of ○FAULT key function can be set to either Alternate or Momentary mode by PSW mode setting.

■ Setting procedure of PSW mode
62 , the other function is displayed
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC key of ○on the【SETTING/DATA】display.

Turn MODIFY dial, and display [PSW MODE] on the【SETTING/DATA】display.

SETTING/DATA

PSW

Move the cursor down with ▼.

ALTERNATE

Turn MODIFY dial, and display [MOMENTARY] or [ALTERNATE]SETTING/DATA

on the【SETTING/DATA】display.
54 lights up when the PSW mode is [ALTERNATE].
<ALTERNATE>LED of ○54 does not light up when the PSWmode is [MOMENTARY].
<ALTERNATE>LED of ○z

When the PSW mode is the Alternate mode, the outputs turn to fault value if FAULT key is pressed.
And the fault value is kept on even if FAULT key is released.
In order to return the output to normal value, press FAULT key again or press NORMAL key.

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When the PSW mode is Momentary mode, the outputs turn to fault value if FAULT key is pressed,
but the output value returns to normal value as soon as FAULT key is released.
FAULT key

FAULT key

ReleasePress
ReleasePSW mode is Alternate mode

NORMAL key or
FAULT key

PSW mode is Momentary mode

Press

Amplifier output

NormalFault

NormalFigure 3-6 Operation of PSW mode

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MODE

3.5 Operation mode

3.5.1

Trip input and operation start input■ Operation of [TRIP INPUT]
1 to○
4 ).
The operation-signal from a protective relay is applied to the [Trip-Input] terminal (○The input signal of the [Trip-Input] controls operation as below according to the Operation Mode.
Manual modeno useQuick change mode
timer measurement and control of normal/fault state
Operation･Recovery simultaneous measurement mode
timer measurement
Normal sweep
stop of sweep (measurement of Operation･Recovery value)
Search sweep
stop of sweep (measurement of Operation･Recovery value)
DSK search sweep
stop of sweep (measurement of Operation･Recovery value)
Frequency relay(95) test mode Operation･Recovery frequency and timer measurement■ Operation of [START INPUT]
5
In order to externally start the Quick Change/Sweep, the signal is applied to the [START INPUT] terminals○
6.
or ○The input signal of the [START INPUT] controls operation as below according to the Operation Mode.
Manual modeno useQuick change mode
control of Start/Stop of operation
Operation･Recovery simultaneous measurement mode
control of Start/Stop of operation
Normal sweep
start of operation only
Search sweep
no useDSK search sweep
no useFrequency relay(95) test mode start of operation only！

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CautionWhen the Operation Mode is set for quick change mode and Operation/Recovery simultaneous measurement mode:
Quick change starts with the [START INPUT] signal (level-low), and the Fault output
value returns to Normal value with [START INPUT] signal recovery(level-high).
Therefore, when the [START INPUT] signal contains chattering, as the signal is considered to be removed instantly, the output value(Fault value) returns to Normal value immediately. No chattering shall be contained in the operation [START INPUT] signal.
If chattering cannot be removed, recovery function of the operation [START INPUT] signal
can be set to disable.
“3.5.1.D) Setting of operation start input stop“This setting prohibits returning output value (Fault value) to Normal value with chattering,so, the following procedure is necessary for returning to Normal value.
When PSW mode is the Alternate mode, press NORMAL or FAULT key.
When PSW mode is Momentary mode, release FAULT key.

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3.5 Operation modeA) Setting of [TRIP INPUT] logic
In standard operation, RX4717K takes a trip-signal of Voltage-Application (or short-contact = A contact) as a
trip-operation, and a trip-signal of Voltage-Release (or open-contact = B contact) as a trip-recovery.
However, RX4717K also can invert the signal input logic relation of trip-operation. Indication is as followings.
[↑a :RISE] -------- trip-operation is [short-contact or Voltage-Application][↓b :FALL]-------- trip-operation is [open-contact or Voltage-Release]z

Setting procedure

62 alternates [↑a RISE] and [↓FALL] setting.
TRIP:b key○
50 and TRIP:b of ○62 on the front panel will be turned off.
With [↑a RISE] setting, the <TRIP:b> of ○50 and TRIP:b of ○62 on the front panel will be turned on.
With [↓b FALL] setting, the <TRIP:b> of ○Confirm your setting according to the following principles:
When the protective relay operates and a signal is produced (the voltage changes from Low to Highor the contact changes from short-circuited to opened), [↑a RISE] setting is selected and the [TRIP:b] LED turns off.
z When the protective relay operates and the signal is removed (the voltage changes from High to
Low or the contact changes from short-circuited to opened), [↓b FALL] is selected and the [TRIP: b]
LED turns on.
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50 on the front panel of character indication LED lights up whenever voltage is ap<TRIP INPUT>LED of ○plied (contact is short-circuited) regardless of setting.

B) Setting of trip input chattering correct function
When the system have a mechanical protective relay, chattering may be contained on a contact changing occasion, which makes it difficult to determine the operation point.
Therefore, RX4717K is provided with chattering correction function to ease determination of the operation
point. If a value is set in the chattering correction function, the system concludes that the signal is changed
when no chattering has been found for the set time period after the signal change.
When the chattering correction function is turned [on], the timer measurement value is corrected by thechattering correct time.
“3.5.3.A) Timer“openTrip input
shorttopen
Trip input, internal recognition
short

Chattering correction time

Figure 3-7 Operation of Chattering Correction Functionz

Setting procedure

SETTING/DATA

Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC key of ○ and display the other function on the62

CHATTERING【SETTING/DATA】display.

off

Rotate MODIFY dial and select [CHATTERING].
Move the cursor down with ▼ , and rotate MODFIY dial to select [on][off]

50 on the front panel will light off),: (<CHATTERING> of ○[on]

50 on the front panel will light on) and press ►.
:(<CHATTERING> of ○Set the chattering correction time with the numeral buttons or MODIFY dial. (1-100ms)

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SETTING/DATA
SETTING/DATACHATTERING
12ms
SETTING/DATA

3.5 Operation modeC) Setting of operation start input logic
In standard operation, RX4717K takes an operation start input of voltage application (or contact short-contact)
as a trip-operation, and an operation start input of voltage release (or open-contact) as a trip-recovery.
[↑a RISE] indicates above relationship.
However, RX4717K can invert the signal input logic for those relation having an opposite function. Standard
setting displays [↑a RISE] and inverted setting displays [↓b FALL].
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Setting procedure
62 to display the other function on the 【SETTING/DATA】display.
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC of ○Rotate MODIFY and select [START INPUT].
Move the cursor down with ▼ and turn MODIFY to selectSETTING/DATA

50 on the front panel will light off),[↑a RISE] (<START:b> LED of ○START INPUT

50 on the front panel will light on).
[↓b FALL] (<START:b> LED of ○↑a RISESETTING/DATA<OPERATION START> LED of ○ on the front panel lights up whenever voltage is applied ( contact is50

short-circuited) regardless of setting.

D) Setting of operation start input stop
In standard operation, RX4717K takes an operation start input of voltage application (or contact short-contact)
as a trip-operation, and an operation start input of voltage release (or open-contact) as a trip-recovery.
The recovery function of the operation-start-input can be set to enable/disable.
Select use [ON] when the user wishes to use the recovery function, and select disuse [OFF] when not to use therecovery function.
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Setting procedure
62 , and the other function is displayed on the【SETTING/DATA】
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC key of ○display.
Rotate MODIFY dial to select [STOP FUNC].
Move the cursor down with ▼, and turn MODIFY dial,and select [on] or [off].

SETTING/DATASTOP FUNC
off
SETTING/DATA■ [on]
When the stop-setting is [on], if an operation start input turns to voltage release (or open-contact),
the recovery function is carried out. And the output signal will return to normal state from fault state.
This is available when the operation mode is as follows.
Quick change mode
Simultaneous operation/recovery measurement mode
However, when the operation mode is not neither of the above mode, the stop setting is not available even if[ON] is set■ [off]When the stop setting is [off], even if an operation start input turns to voltage release (or open-contact),
the recovery function is not carried out. And the output will not return to normal state.
When the stop setting is [off], in order to return to normal state, perform the following procedure.
When PSW mode is alternate, press NORMAL or FAULT key.
When PSW mode is momentary, release FAULT key.

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3.5.2

Operation of manual mode

Use manual mode to check general operation of a protective relay. This is not affected by the trip input or operation start. In addition, the timer does not work. However NORMAL and FAULT key control allow setting
the amplifier output for normal and fault state.
In manual mode, operation of trip or operation start input is not affected. However, the LED of <TRIP INPUT>
and <START INPUT> on the panel can be used to monitor the status of operation.
Therefore, the operation/recovery point of a protective relay can be measured by changing the settings whileobserving the LED on the panel.

3.5.3

Operation of quick change mode

Quick change mode is used to measure the operation time (dynamic characteristics) of a protective relay. The
response time of trip signal is measured by quickly changing the RX4717K output from the normal to fault
values.
The quick change mode includes the hold quick change [HLD MODE] and non-hold quick change [NHD
MODE].
The functions of fault duration, pre-trigger time and fault start phase are effective in this mode only.
54 or Operation start input signal○
5 ,○6 .
Start-command will be triggered by pressing FAULT key of ○54 (depending on the PSW
Recovery-command will be triggered by pressing NORMAL, FAULT key of ○5 ,○6 (when the Stop-setting is "ON") and Fault duration (when the funcmode setting), Operation start input○

tion is ON).
■ Hold quick change[HLD MODE]: This simulates a permanent fault ( "HLD" stands for "hold")
54 key, or Operation-start-input○
5 ,○6 ) causes the Amplifier output to quickly
Start-command (FAULT ○change to the Fault state.
↓
When Auto-Reset of the timer-setting is "ON", and the Timer-mode is [INTERVAL] or [SEP.TIMER],
1 to○4 ) turns to "ON".
Fault-state returns to normal state if Trip signal (one of ○When Auto-Reset of the timer-setting is "ON", and the timer mode is [ONE-SHOT], fault state returns
1 to○4 ) turns to "OFF".
to normal state if trip signal (one of ○↓14 ) does not change amplifier output.
Thereafter, any change of trip signal (one of ○to ○↓Recovery-command only can turn fault state of amplifier output to normal state, and thereafter amplifier-output can not be changed by change of trip signal.

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3.5 Operation mode

When Start-command is FAULT and Stop-command is FAULT (PSW mode is momentary)

FAULT

Release(OFF)Press(ON)
Quick-change command-Direct output
Quick-change command-Delay output

Waiting time of the pre-trigger
time or fault start phase

Approx. 0.1s

When the pre-trigger time andthe fault start phase are [off]Pre-trigger output
When the timer mode is[INTERVAL] [SEP.TIMER]

Trip-input

When the timer modeis [ONE-SHOT]
Amplifier output

NormalFault

NormalFigure 3-8 Operation of Hold-Quick-change when the Auto-return of the timer menu is [ON]When Start-command is Operation-start-input (Stop-setting is ON) and Fault-state returns to Nornal-state by Return-command
Start-command
Quick-change command
Direct output
Quick-change command
Delay output

Waiting time of the pre-trigger
time or fault start phase

Approx. 0.1s

When the pre-trigger time andthe fault start phase are [off]Pre-trigger output
Trip input
Amplifier-output

NormalFault

NormalFigure 3-9 Operation of Hold-Quick-change when the Auto-return of the timer menu is [OFF]RX4717K

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■ Non-hold quick change[NHD MODE]: This simulates Arc-fault (NHD stands forNon-HolD ).
54 key, or operation start input ○5 ,○6 ) causes the amplifier output to quickly
Start-command (FAULT ○change to the fault state.
↓
1 to○4 ) turns to "ON", fault state returns to normal state.
When trip signal (one of ○↓1 to○4 ) returns to "OFF", normal state turns to fault state again.
When trip signal (one of ○↓Just like the above mentioned, amplifier output alternates normal state and fault state according to trip
signal state of "ON/OFF".
↓
With an operation stop command, the output becomes normal, and thereafter, any change in the trip signal does not change the output.
Return-command only can turn fault state of amplifier output to normal state, and thereafter amplifier
output can not be changed by change of trip-signal.
When Start-command is Operation-start-input (Stop-setting is OFF) and the Fault-state returns to
Nornal-state by NORMAL key
Operation-start-input
NORMAL ; Release(OFF)Press(ON)

Waiting time of the pre-trigger
time or fault start phase

Quick-change command
Direct output

Approx. 0.1s

When the pre-trigger time andthe fault start phase are [off]Quick-change command
Delay output
Pre-trigger output

Trip input
Amplifier-output

NormalFault

NormalFigure 3-10 Operation of Non-Hold Quick-change

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Fault

Normal3.5 Operation modeA) TimerIn quick change mode, the timer is used to measure operation-time of protective relay.
There are several timer-measurement modes in [HLD MODE] and [NHD MODE].
In [HLD MODE] : [INTERVAL], [ONE-SHOT] and [SEP.TIMER]
In [NHD MODE] : [INTERVAL] and [TRAIN]z

Setting procedure
62 key,【SETTING/DATA】 ○61 display is set to [Operation-Mode].
By MODE ○61 display to [HLD MODE] ,By MODIFY key, set【SETTING/DATA】 ○TIMER/SWEEP

0.0ms

60 display.
and Timer-mode is displayed on【TIMER/SWEEP】 ○INTERVAL

60 display with ▲、▼、◄、►
Move the cursor to【TIMER/SWEEP】○

TIMER/SWEEP

and turn MODIFY to set Timer-measurement mode.
Measurements of INTERVAL, ONE-SHOT and TRAIN are as follows.
A: [INTERVAL], duration-time from fault Quick-change to Trip-input-operation
B: [ONE-SHOT], duration-time from Trip-input-operation(ON) to Trip-input-recovery(OFF)
B+C+D+E…: [TRAIN], a total of Trip-input-operation-time
A

B

C

D

E

Trip Input
Amplifier output

NormalFault

Figure 3-11 Measurement detail of INTERVAL, ONE-SHOT and TRAIN
Start-measure [SEP. TIMER] measures the time from the operation start input to the trip input.
The timer of RX4717K can be used in millisecond.
54 key to Trip-input
Start-measure [SEP. TIMER] is defined by the duration from the point of pressing FAULT ○ON.
A: Start measurement[SEParate TIMER]

Operation-start-input

A

Trip Input

Figure 3-12 Measurement detail of SEP.TIMER

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3.5 Operation mode

■ Setting of automatic reset of timer
Auto-reset to normal state of amplifier output is available only in timer mode of [HLD MODE].

TIMER MENU

【SETTING/DATA】display.

AUTO RESET

Rotate MODIFY dial and select [TIMER MENU].

SETTING/DATA
SETTING/DATA

Move the cursor down with ▼ ,AUTO RESET

and turn MODIFY dial to select [AUTO RESET], then, press ►.

onSelect [on] or [off] with MODIFY.
z

SETTING/DATA

Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC key, and display the other function on the

SETTING/DATA

When [AUTO RESET] is selected, if Trip-input is turned to "ON"-state, amplifier output turns to normal
state from fault state. Auto-reset of [on] is selected usually.

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When Auto-reset of [off] is selected, ON-state of the trip-input does not turn amplifier output to normal
state, and amplifier output keeps on fault state
Return-command (operation stop command : refer to 3-5-3) only can turn the amplifier output to normal
state. Use this setting if the user wants to prevent the output from changing to normal state in measurementof a Fluctuation-range relay■ Timer measurement value
60 display. The timer automatically selects
A timer measurement value is displayed on 【TIMER/SWEEP】 ○one of the following three ranges depending on the measurement time.
TIMER/SWEEP(If 999.99s is exceeded, measurement becomes disabled, showing an error message.)

12.136s

0.0-9999.9ms

INTERVAL

10.000-99.999s

TIMER/SWEEP

100.00-999.99s
To clear the timer measurement value, [AUTO] and [MANUAL] CLEAR are available.
[MANUAL]: The timer is reset by pressing[AUTO]

51 key.
TIMER CLR ○: The timer is reset automatically by every Start-command input in setting [TIMER CLR] [AUTO] on the【SETTING/DATA】display.

[AUTO] can work in the following timer modes.
In [HLD MODE]:[INTERVAL] and [SEP.TIMER]

In [NHD MODE]:[INTERVAL]

In the following timer modes, Timer is reset by only TIMER CLR key even if [AUTO] is set.

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In [HLD MODE]:[ONE-SHOT]

In [NHD MODE]:[TRAIN]

Setting procedure for TIMER CLEAR in TIMER MENUSETTING/DATA

Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC key to display the other function on

TIMER MENU

【SETTING/DATA】display.

TIMER CLRSETTING/DATA

Rotate MODIFY to select [TIMER MENU].
Move the cursor down with ▼ and turn MODIFY
to select [TIMER CLR], then, press ►.
[AUTO] or [MANUAL] is selected by MODIFY.

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AUTO
SETTING/DATA

3.5 Operation mode

■ Correction of timer measurement value using the trip input chattering correction function [ON]When the chattering correction function is "OFF", timer measurement starts to count at the first change of trip
input signal chattering.
If the user wishes to start timer measurement after the trip input signal change becomes stable,
set the chattering correction function "ON].
“3.5.1.B) Setting of trip input chattering correct function“
When the chattering correction function is turned "ON", the measurement value is corrected as below, and thecorrected value is displayed as a timer measurement value.
A: Corrected timer measurement value in [INTERVAL] or [SEP.TIMER] setting
B: Corrected timer measurement value in [ONE-SHOT] setting
Amplifier output

Normal

Fault
AInternal recognitionof trip input

B

Trip Input
Chattering correction time
Timer measurement values are not corrected in [TRAIN] setting.

Figure 3-13 Timer measurement values when the trip input chattering correction function is [on]RX4717K

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3.5 Operation modeB) Fault duration
When fault duration is set to "ON", amplifier output is forced to return to normal state from fault state after the
set-time goes byThis function is used when the user does not want to leave amplifier output fault state for a long time.
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Setting procedure
62 to display the fault duration on the【SETTING/DATA】display.
Press SHIFT+DURATION key of ○SETTING/DATA

Rotate MODIFY dial and select [on] or [off] of the function.

DURATIONoff

When the function is turned [on],1.000s50 LED on the front panel will light on.
<DURATION>○SETTING/DATA

Move the cursor down with ▼ , and use the numeral buttons

SETTING/DATA

or MODIFY dial to set the fault duration time.

DURATION on(0.001-65.000s)

5.000sSETTING/DATA

Only when operation mode is quick change mode, the fault duration function works well,and <DURATION> LED will light on.
Set the fault duration time a little longer than the expected measurement time. Even if the measurement does
not come to an end, the amplifier output returns to normal state from fault state when the fault duration timegoes by.

Quick-change command
Direct output

Approx.0.1s
Pre-trigger time or waiting time offault start phase

Quick-change command
Delay output

Fault duration

Pre-trigger output

Trip-input
Amplifier-output

NormalFault

Figure 3-14 Operation of Fault-duration

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Normal3.5 Operation modeC) Pre-trigger time and fault start phase
Pre-trigger time (fault delay time) sets the delay time from fault-start-command to an actual quick change ofthe amplifier output.
This function is useful in setting paper feeding time of the mechanical oscilloscope recorder, or in adjustingtransfer-time of the Opposed-test.
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Setting procedure of pre-trigger time
62 to display the pre-trigger time on the 【SETTING/DATA】display.
Press SHIFT+PRETRIG key of ○Rotate MODIFY dial and select [on] or [off] of the function.
When the function is turned [on], <PREGRG> LED on the front panel
will light on.
Move the cursor down with ▼ , and use the numeral buttons
or MODIFY dial to set the pre-trigger time. (10-6000ms)

SETTING/DATAPRETRIG on
10ms
SETTING/DATA
SETTING/DATAPRETRIG on
10ms
SETTING/DATA

A fault-start-phase is the phase when the amplifier-output quickly changes to fault state after thefault-start-command input. The setting value is set as the delay phase in relation to the reference phase.
“3.4.1.A) Refernce phase and frequency synchronization signal input/outputzSetting procedure of Fault-start-phase
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC to display the other function on the 【SETTING/DATA】.
Rotate MODIFY to select [START PHASE].

SETTING/DATA

Move the cursor down with ▼ and turn MODIFYSTART PHASE

to select [on] or [off] of the function.

on

50 on theWhen the function is turned [on], <START PHASE>LED of ○front panel will light on.

SETTING/DATA
SETTING/DATA

START PHASE

Press ► and select the fault-start-phasewith the numeral buttons or MODIFY. (0.0-359.9 ﾟ)

0.0ﾟ
SETTING/DATA

Only in quick-change-mode, both function of pre-trigger time and fault-start-phase are variable.
When other mode but quick-change-mode is set, <PRETRIG> and <START PHASE>LED on the front panel
will light off, both function of pre-trigger time and fault-start-phase does not work.
The delay of fault-quick-change (quick-change-command delay output) in relation to the fault-start-command(quick-change-command direct output) is different each other according to setting of [on] or [off] of the
pre-trigger function and fault-start-phase function.
Both [off]no delay

Pre-trigger only [on]quick-change occurs after the pre-trigger-time elapses.

Fault-start-phase only [on]quick-change occurs at the fault-start-phase timing.

Both [off]quick-change both function of pre-trigger time and fault-start-phase occurs at the fault-start-phase timing after the pre-trigger-time elapses.

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3.5 Operation modez

Quick-change timing for Pre-trigger time of [on] 45ms and Fault-start-phase of [on] 180.0 ﾟ
MODE

HLD MODE

50.000NORMAL V (V)NORMAL I (A)TIMER/SWEEP

100.001.0000

0.0ms

90.0

90.0

INTERVANORMAL FREQ(Hz)NORMAL Vφ(ﾟ)NORMAL Iφ(ﾟ)TIMER MODE/SWEEP TIMEMASTER/SLAVEFAULT V

FAULT I (A)SETTING/DATA

50.00

2.0000START PHASE

50.000

90.0

180.0

180.0ﾟ

FAULT FREQ(Hz)FAULT Vφ(ﾟ)FAULT Iφ(ﾟ)SETTING/DATASINGLE

Quick-change command Direct-output

Fault start phase
Waiting time

Quick changecommand
Delay output

Pre-trigger time 45ms

35 Frequency○
Sync signal
output90°

Fall-edge is 0°

180°

90°

35
○

Figure 3-15 Typical quick change start timing when pre-trigger time and fault start phase are [on]When the pre-trigger time and fault-start-phase are both set to [on], quick-change takes place when the internal reference phase comes to 180° after 45ms of pre-trigger time setting of the fault-command.
Therefore, the time period from the fault-start-command to quick-change occurrence varies within the
maximum of one waveform (0 to 20ms for 50Hz) depending on the timing between the fault-command andinternal reference-phase.
Since the normal voltage phase setting is 90°, quick-change takes place when the voltage phase is at 90°.
Since the normal voltage phase and the fault voltage phase are the same, the voltage phase will not be discontinuous but the voltage amplitude becomes a half.
Since the normal current phase is 90° and the fault current phase is 180°, the current phase will turn to 180 ﾟfrom 90 ﾟ with a fault quick change. The amplitude becomes doubled.

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3.5.4

Simultaneous operation/recovery measurement mode

The simultaneous Operation/Recovery measurement mode allows the user to measure the operation- time andthe recovery-time by a single try.
54 key or [START INPUT] input of ○5 ○6 .
The operation-start-command is triggered by FAULT ○54 key (depending on the PSW mode setting) or
The operation-stop-command is given by NORMAL or FAULT ○
5 ○
6 (when Stop-setting is "ON").
Start-input○

start
stop

Operation command
Quick change command Delay/direct output

Approx.0.1s

Pre-trigger output
A

B

C

Trip input
Amplifier output

NormalFault

NormalFigure 3-16 Operation of simultaneous operation/recovery measurement mode
Amplifier-output is turned to fault-state from normal-state with operation-start-command, andoperation-time is defined as duration time from operation-start-command point to trip-input,
and " A " described in Fig 3-16 is operation-time.
↓
Fault-state continues up to further fault-wait-time set in advance after trip-input is "ON",and " B " described in Fig 3-16 is fault-wait-time.
↓
Just after Fault-wait-time set in advance has passed, amplifier-output is turned to normal-state fromfault-state, recovery-time of trip-input (=Protection-relay-recovery-time) is measured,and " C " described in Fig 3-16 is recovery-time.
Setting procedure of fault-wait-time
62
When the simultaneous Operation/Recovery-measurement mode is selected, or SHIFT+WAIT TIME ○key is pressed, fault-wait-time can be set on the【SETTING/DATA】display.
SETTING/DATA

Move the cursor down with ▼ and set fault-wait-timewith the numeral buttons or MODIFY. (0.01-9.99s)

WAITING TIME
0.01s
SETTING/DATA

In simultaneous Operation/Recovery-measurement mode, only [INTERVAL] measure is available for the timer
mode.

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Since the measurement value is reset at every operation-command input,
you can try to operate next measurement without pressing TIMER CLR key.
The measurement result is displayed on the【SETTING/DATA】display.
SETTING/DATA

TS:1252.2m←Operation time(ms or s)

TR:10.759s←Recovery time(ms or s)

SETTING/DATA

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3.5.5

Operation of normal sweep

The normal sweep is an operation-mode to measure the operation-value (static characteristics) of a protective
relay.
The amplifier-output changes continuously from the normal value to the fault value (operation value measurement) and from the fault value to the normal value (recovery value measurement).
z

Items subject to sweep
Three parameters of Frequency, Amplitude and Phase can be swept.
But if the same value is set for normal-state and fault-state, amplifier-output value of the items does notchange.
The fault value must be set to the more/less value that protective relay works well completely.

z

Setting of sweep time
When the operation-mode is normal-sweep, the sweep-time is displayed on the

TIMER/SWEEP

0.00s【TIMER MODE/SWEEP TIME】display. Move the cursor to the

100.0 s【TIMER/SWEEP】display with ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► ,and set the Sweep-time with numeral buttons or MODIFY. (1.0-1000.0s)

TIMER MODE/SWEEP TIME

50 display.
The elapsed time of sweep is displayed on the【TIMER/SWEEP】 ○For the manual sweep, set the elapsed time of sweep here.
When [100.0s] is set as Sweep-time on the【TIMER MODE/SWEEP TIME】display, the relationship between
the displayed value and the output value is as follows.
[

0.00s]: normal value[ 50.00s]: middle of normal value and fault value[100.00s]: fault value
The output value is displayed on【NORMAL FREQ】【NORMAL VOL･CURRENT】【NORMAL VOL･
CURRENT PHASE】. The following example is a display when the normal frequency is 50.000Hz, the normal
voltage is 100.00V and the normal voltage/current phase difference is 0.0°.
MODE

NORMAL V (V)NORMAL I (A)

50.00

5.000

SWEEP

TIMER/SWEEP

50.00s

-45.0

135.0

NORMAL FREQ(Hz)NORMAL Vφ(ﾟ)NORMAL Iφ(ﾟ)TIMER MODE/SWEEP TIMEMASTER/SLAVEFAULT V (V)FAULT I (A)SETTING/DATA

0.00

0.000

50.000SEPARATE-90.0

50.000
FAULT FREQ(Hz)FAULT Vφ(ﾟ)270.0
FAULT Iφ(ﾟ)100.0sMODE
SWEEP
SETTING/DATA

The phase sweeps in the delay-direction when the fault value of phase is bigger than the normal value of phase,and in the lead-direction when smaller.

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In Normal-sweep, Automatic-sweep and Manual-sweep are available.

TIMER/SWEEPIn Manual-sweep, [M] is displayed on the【TIMER/SWEEP】display.

M

0.00s
100.0 sTIMERMODE/SWEEP TIMEz

How to set either Automatic-sweep or Manual-sweep
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC key to display the other function on the【SETTING/DATA】display.

SETTING/DATA

Rotate MODIFY and select [MAN SWEEP].

MAN SWEEP
off

Move the cursor down with ▼ and turn MODIFYSETTING/DATA

to select [off] / [on].
[off]: Automatic-sweep[on]: Manual-sweepA) Manual sweep
In Manual-sweep, if the elapsed time of sweep is set at the【TIMER/SWEEP】display,
Amplifier-output values of parameters ( Frequency, Amplitude, phase) is output in proportion to the elapsed
time setting.
60 .
And Amplifier-output values is also displayed on the Upper-display○

In order to set elapsed time,
Move the cursor to 【TIMER/SWEEP】 with▲, ▼, ◄ and ► ,and set elapsed time with the numeral buttons or MODIFY dial.

TIMER/SWEEP

M

12.34s100.0 sTIMER MODE/SWEEP TIME

In the Manual-sweep, Operation-command and Operation-start-input is not valid, but the Trip-input state canbe monitored with the <TRIP INPUT>LED on the front panel.
Therefore, the Operation/Recovery values of protective relay can be measured by monitoring the <TRIP
INPUT>LED.

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3.5 Operation modeB) Automatic sweep
In Automatic-sweep, Sweep-time is the time that is necessary to sweep from normal-state value to fault-statevalue or from fault-state value to normal-state value.
54 or [START INPUT]○
5 ○6 .
An Sweep-start-command is given by SWEEP▲/SWEEP▼ ○An Sweep-stop-command is given by NORMAL, FAULT and STOP key.

■ Sweep operation example from the normal value to the fault value
The sweep from normal-state value to fault-state value is used to find Operation-point of the protective relay,
so the trip-input needs to be in the non-operation status when the sweep starts.
z

54 key to make Amplifier-output value to normal-state value.
Press NORMAL ○1 to○
4 needs to be in the non-operation-status at this time.
Trip-input of ○z

54 or perform the Operation-start○
5 ○6 input, and Amplifier-output value sweeps fromPress SWEEP▼ ○54 will light on.)normal to fault. (LED of SWEEP▼ ○z

54 , and the sweep will stop, and LED of STOP will light on.
Press STOP ○And Amplifier-output value is the then value.

z

5 ○6 input to sweep to fault-state value
Press SWEEP▼ again or perform Operation-start○

direction. ( LED of SWEEP▼ will light on.)z

When [TRIP INPUT] signal turns "ON", the sweep stops (LED of STOP key will light on).
60 at this time is an
The Amplifier-output value displayed on the Upper-fluorescent-display○

Operation-value of the protective relay.

■ Sweep operation example from the fault value to the normal value
The sweep from fault-state value to normal-state value is used to find Recovery-point of the protective relay, so
the Trip-input needs to be in the operation-status( "ON") when the sweep starts.
z

Set PSW mode for [ALTERNATE] , and press FAULT key to set Amplifier-output value toFault-state value. Trip-input is turned "ON" at this timez

54 or perform the Operation-start○
5 ○6 input, and Amplifier-output value sweeps
Press SWEEP▲ ○54 will light on.)from Fault to Normal. (LED of SWEEP▲ ○z

When Trip-input turns to non-Operate-status( " OFF "), the sweep stops (LED of STOP will light on) .
60 at this time is a RecovThe Amplifier-output value displayed on the Upper-fluorescent-display○ery-value of the protective relay.

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3.5.6

Operation of Search / DSK-Search sweep

In normal sweep mode, if the sweep rate is too fast, the measurement result of Operation/Recovery time ofprotective relay may have a large margin of error.
In order to assure more correct measurement, Search/DSK-search sweep modes can be available to cover theabove drawback.
The sweep parameters (Frequency, Amplitude, Phase), the sweep-time and the sweep-direction of the phase aresame as those described in “3.5.5 Operation of normal sweep“.
Search-sweep mode is useful for protective relay with fast operation time
DSK-search-sweep mode is useful for disk-type protective relay with slow response of Operation/Recovery-time.
Parameters of Search/DSK-search sweep menu in the other function have to be set.
z

How to set Search/DSK-search sweep menu
When the operation mode is set for Search/ DSK-search-sweep
62 key and MODIFY key,by MODE ○the Search/DSK-search-sweep menu is displayed
61 .
on the 【SETTING/DATA】 ○SETTING/DATASEARCH MENUSWP TIMES

Alternatively, press SHIFT+OTHER FUC

SETTING/DATA

and MODIFY to select [SEARCH MENU].

SETTING/DATA

Move the cursor down with ▼ and turn MODIFYSWP TIMES
3

to select the sweep times [SWP TIMES].
Press ► and use the numeral buttons and MODIFYSETTING/DATA

to select the sweep times.(1-10)
Press ◄ to return to the [SEARCH MENU] of the other function.
Rotate MODIFY to select the judge time [JUDGE TIME].

SETTING/DATAJUDGE TIME
0.1s

Press ► and use the numeral buttons and MODIFYSETTING/DATA

to select the judge time. (0.1-10.0s)

SETTING/DATA

Set the trip-wait-time [TRP WAIT] following the same procedure.

TRP WAIT
0.1s(0.1-10.0s)[OUTPUT CUT] "ON/OFF"setting is available.
on:

Amplifier-output is turned off after measurement.

off:

Amplifier-output is not turned off after measurement.

SETTING/DATA
SETTING/DATAOUTPUT CUT
on
SETTING/DATA

Note: The trip-wait-time is a parameter available in the DSK search sweep only.
■ Recommended settings
The following setting would assure correct measurement depending on the type of the protective relay.
Normal value:
about 70/130 % of expected Operation/Recovery value
Fault value:
about 130/70 % of expected Operation/Recovery value
Sweep time:
5 sec.
Sweep times:
3
Judgment time: 0.1 sec.

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3.5 Operation modeA) Search sweep
When a sweep starts from the normal value to the fault value and Trip-input signal turns to ON-state, the sweep
is suspended.
When the judge time has passed, the Trip-input signal ON/OFF-state is checked again, and the sweep will beresumed in the opposite direction if the Trip-input signal remains ON-state, and in the same direction if the
Trip-input signal is OFF-state.
As the first ON-state of Trip-signal can be seem to be attributed to chattering if the Trip-signal is recovered to
OFF-state during the judge time span, then the sweep will be resumed in the same direction.
Since the sweep time increases twofold at every resuming, that is, the sweep runs at slower rate, a more accurate measurement can be obtained in a shorter time.
The user can select either Operation-value or Recovery-value according to selecting SWEEP▼ / SWEEP▲
key for sweep start trigger.
SWEEP▼ : Operation-value detection
SWEEP▲ : Recovery-value detection
Fault value
×2

×8

×4
A

Normal value

①

②

A

③

④

A

⑤

×16

A

⑥

A: Judge time⑦

Trip signal input

ON-state

OFF-state
Figure 3-17 Operation of search sweep①

When SWEEP▼ is pressed, the sweep will start from the normal value to fault value

SETTING/DATAin the set sweep time.

OPRATE VAL[OPRATE VAL] and [1 TIMES] are displayed on the 【SETTING/DATA】.

1 TIMESSETTING/DATA②

When a trip-signal operates(ON), the sweep is suspended.

③

When the set judge time has passed, the sweep is resumed toward the normal value if the trip-signal remains ON-state, and toward the fault value again if the trip-signal returns to OFF-state. The sweep time is
two times the first time.

④

At the next trip-signal change, the sweep will be suspended.

⑤

When the judge time has passed, the sweep is run in the opposite direction if the trip-signal remains as in(4) above, and in the same direction if it is changed. The sweep time is two times the previous time (i.e.,four times the first or the set time). The indication of the sweep run changes to [2 TIMES], then to [3TIMES] and so on at every sweep from normal value to fault value.

⑥

The above steps are repeated while the sweep time doubled at each run.

⑦

When the set times of fault-direction-sweep-run have been performed, the test is finished and the LED of
the STOP lights up. Now the output is turned off if the output-cut is set for [on].
Since the test ends with the last sweep run in the fault direction in the above procedure, this is operation

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value detection.
If the test is started with a press on the SWEEP▲, then the test ends after execution of set times of normal-direction sweep run, this is recovery value detection.
[RECOVE VAL] is displayed on the 【SETTING/DATA】.
If the system fails to detect any operation or recovery value, [ERR] will beshown to finish the measurement.

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SETTING/DATARECOVE VAL
1 TIMESSETTING/DATA

3.5 Operation modeB) DSK search sweep
Disk type protective relays have longer operation-time, which makes it takes much time to measure Operation/Recovery-value. Therefore, the test begins with a Quick-change to the fault-state value, then, after confirming
Trip-input operation(On-state), a sweep starts from fault value to normal value.
Fault value
A: Judge time
×4

×2

×8

×32
×16

Trip waiting
time

A
Normal value

①

②

③

A

④

⑤

A

⑥

A

A

⑦

⑧

Trip input

ON-state

OFF-state

Figure 3-18 Operation of DSK search sweep①

Press the SWEEP▼, and a quick-change to the fault value occurs.
Indication of [OPRATE VAL] and [1 TIMES] are shown.

SETTING/DATAOPRATE VAL
1 TIMESSETTING/DATA②

When the set judge-time has passed, and if the trip-input signal is keeping
ON-state, the sweep is started from the fault value to the normal value in the set
sweep rate.

③

When the trip-input signal returns to OFF-state, the sweep is suspended.

④

When the set judge-time has passed, the sweep is resumed toward the fault value if the trip-input signal
remains OFF-state, and toward the normal value if the trip-input signal is ON-state.
The sweep time becomes two times the first time.

⑤

At the next trip signal change, the sweep is suspended.

⑥

When the judge-time has passed, the sweep is run in the opposite direction if the trip-input remains as in
the previous run, and in the same direction if it is changed. The sweep time is two times the previous time(i.e., four times the first or the set time). Every time the sweep is run in the fault direction, theSweep-times displayed increases such as [2 TIMES] and [3 TIMES].

⑦

The above steps are repeated while the sweep time is doubled at each run.

⑧

When the set Sweep-times of fault-direction-sweep-run have been performed, the test is finished and the
LED of the STOP lights up.
Now the Amplifier-output is turned off if the output-cut is set for [on].
Since the procedure ends with the last sweep run in the fault direction in the above procedure,
this is Operation-value detection.

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If the test is started with pressing SWEEP▲ key, then the test comes to an end after execution of set
SETTING/DATA

Sweep-times of normal-direction-sweep-run.

RECOVE VAL

This is recovery value detection.

1 TIMES[RECOVE VAL] is displayed on the 【SETTING/DATA】.
If the system fails to detect any Operation/Recovery-value, [ERR] will be shownand the measurement will be finished.

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3.5 Operation mode

3.5.7

Operation of 95 relay test mode (frequency relay)

In the Frequency-relay(95 relay) test mode, the following four data can be obtained by single operation.
operation frequency,

recovery frequency,

operation timeandrecovery time.

54 key or an Operation-start-input○
5 ○6 .
An operation start command is given by FAULT, SWEEP▼ ○54 key.
An operation stop command is given by NORMAL and STOP ○When the frequency relay test mode is set, the frequency setting is automatically set for [INTERNAL].
In frequency relay test mode, several parameters must be set in the frequency relay test menu.
zSetting procedure of the frequency relay test menu
62 ,When the operation mode is set to a simultaneous operation/recovery measurement mode by MODE ○MODIFY and ENTER key, the frequency relay test menu is displayed on the 【SETTING/DATA】.
SETTING/DATA

62 ,Alternatively press SHIFT+FREQ RELAY○

FREQ RELAY

and the frequency relay test menu is displayed on the【SETTING/DATA】.
Rotate MODIFY to select the cross frequency [CROSS FREQ].

CROSS FREQSETTING/DATA

Press ► and select the cross frequency

SETTING/DATACROSS FREQ

with the numeral buttons or MODIFY. (10.000-200.000Hz)

48.500Press ◄ to return to [FREQ RELAY].

SETTING/DATA
SETTING/DATA

Rotate MODIFY to select the sweep rate [SWEEP RATE].

SWEEP RATE

Press ► and set the sweep rate

1.000 H/s

with the numeral buttons or MODIFY. (0.001-9.999Hz/s)

SETTING/DATA

SETTING/DATAHOLD TIME

0.01 s

The hold time is set by the same procedure. (0.01-650.0s)

SETTING/DATA

SETTING/DATAAMP QC[on] / [off] of the AMPlitude-Quick-Change is also set by the same procedure.

on
SETTING/DATA

stop

start

Operation command
start/stop
Quick-change command
Delay/direct output

Approx.0.1

Approx.0.1s

Pre-trigger output
Normal frequency(Start frequency)
Operation frequency
Cross frequency

Recoveryfrequency

Hold time
Recoverytime

Fault frequency(Hold frequency)

Trip input

Operation
time

Figure 3-19 Operation of frequency relay test mode

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■ Amplitude quick change
In the frequency relay test mode, the output amplitude can be quickly changed just before the frequency starts
to sweep.
If the amplitude quick change setting in the frequency relay test menu is turned [on], the amplitude fault value
setting is available. The frequency sweep starts just after the amplitude output is quickly changed to the fault
value.
When the frequency sweep is over, the amplitude output returns to the normal value.
When the amplitude quick change setting is [off], the amplitude fault value setting is not available.

■ Display of measurement data
The measurement results are displayed on the 【TIMER/SWEEP】, 【TIMER MODE/SWEEP TIME】 and【SETTING/DATA】.
TIMER/SWEEP

FS:

53.965←Operation frequency(Hz)TS:

966.3m←Operation time(ms or s)

TIMER/SWEEPSETTING/DATA

FR:

52.615←Recovery frequency(Hz)TR:

383.1m←Recovery time(ms or s)

SETTING/DATA

When the measurement fails, the result is displayed as [----------] .

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3.6 Other basic operation

3.6 Other basic operation
Other function, panel setting memory function and control power output operation are described here.

3.6.1

Other function

Other functions include rarely used function and function which operation mistake needs to be avoided.
To set the other function, press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC
to display the other function which the user wish to use on the【SETTING/DATA】
using MODIFY.

SETTING/DATAWAITING TIME
0.01s
SETTING/DATA

The following is a list of other functions.
Fault start phase[START PHASE]“3.5.3.C) Pre-trigger time and fault start phase“

Amplifier input selection [INPUT SEL]

“4.2 Amplifier signal “Chattering correct“3.5.1.B) Setting of trip input chattering correct func-[CHATTERING]

tion“
Waveform selection[WAVE SELECT]“3.4.3 Waveform selection“

Phase setting[PHASE MODE]“3.4.2 Setting of amplitude and phase“

Search･DSK menu

[SEARCH MENU]“3.5.6 Operation of Search / DSK-Search sweep“Timer setting[TIMER MENU]“3.5.3.A) Timer“

Stop setting[STOP FUNC]“3.5.1.D) Setting of operation start input stop“

Start input[START INPUT]“3.5.1.C) Setting of operation start input logic“

Manual sweep[MAN SWEEP]“3.5.5 Operation of normal sweep“Extended response input [EXT RESPNS]“4.3 Operation of extended response input“

Switch control[SW CTRL]“4.1.3.D) Selector communication function“

PSW mode[PSW MODE]“3.5 Operation mode“

Beep setting[BEEP]“3.6.1. A）Beep Setting“

GPIB setting[GPIB]“5.2.3 Setting of GPIB“

RS-232C setting[RS-232C]“6.2.4 Setting of RS-232C“Language[LANGUAGE]“3.6.1.B) Language Setting“

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3.6 Other basic operationA) Beep settingThis function turns on and off the beep sound when buttons are pressed and when error occurs. Note that the
beep does not sound at overload when it is turned off.
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC to display the other function on the【SETTING/DATA】.
Rotate MODIFY and select [BEEP].

SETTING/DATA

Move the cursor down with ▼ and turn MODIFY

BEEP

to select [on] or [off].

on
SETTING/DATA

B) Language setting
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC to display the other function on the【SETTING/DATA】.
Rotate MODIFY and select [LANGUAGE].
Move the cursor down with ▼ and turn MODIFY to select [ENGLISH] or [ﾆﾎﾝｺﾞ]（Japanese）.

3.6.2

Panel setting memory

This function allows writing and reading of the memory number from 0 to 31 on the panel. The setting parameters for writing and reading is the same as “Table 3-1 List of Initial Values of Panel Setting “.
(Memory No. 32 is a default value for 50Hz and No. 33 is a default value for 60Hz and read only.)
Once test conditions have been set and written into the memory, they can be retrieved on the next test occasion;
the user does not need setting them again.
In addition, the user can add comment when writing. Comment can be written within ten characters including
numbers, [−] and [⋅]. (Also alphabets can be used in GPIB and RS-232C.)
The written memory data of No 1 to 31 can be cleared.
Memory write, read and comment input
53 to display the panel setting memory on the【SETTING/DATA】.
Press MEMORY NO ○Rotate MODIFY to select the memory to be operated

SETTING/DATAMEMORY 12

from [MEMORY 0] to [MEMORY 31].
z

Write

SETTING/DATA
SETTING/DATA

53 to write in the selected memory.
Press SHIFT+WRITE ○[NOW WRITING] is displayed during writing.
z

MEMORY 12
NOW WRITING

Memory reading

SETTING/DATA

Press SHIFT+READ ○53 to read the selected memory. [NOW READING] is displayed during reading.

When memory reading is executed, the output turns off in all outputs for safety.
zComment input
Move the cursor down with ▼ and input the comment with numeral buttons, then set with ENTER.
SETTING/DATA■ All memory clear
53 to display the panel setting memory on the【SETTING/DATA】.
Press MEMORY No ○Rotate MODIFY to select [MEMORY CLR] and move the cursor down with ▼,then, clear the memory with ENTER key.

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MEMORY CLR
EXE
SETTING/DATA

3.6 Other basic operation

3.6.3

Operation of control power output

The control power output on the right side panel is used as a power source of the protective relay to be tested incase of a single test of a protective relay. The output voltage is DC110V and the maximum output current is
0.5A.
The power is floated from the chassis and the withstand voltage to the chassis is 707Vpeak (500Vrms).

Protective
Relay tested
The output is turns on and off.
LED lights on when the output is on.
LED lights on at overload. When the overload lasts longer than 3 sec. the beep sounds and turns
the output off.
！

CautionWhen the beep setting is off, the long beep does not sound if overload occurs. It is recom“3.6.1.0 A)Beep setting“
mended to set the beep on.

！

Warning

The output voltage of the control power output is DC110V. Take a great care for handling it
because of a risk of electric shock.
Make sure to turn the output off when connecting a wire to the output.

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4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.5

RX4717K

Master/slave function of this series ···························4-2
Master/slave setting··················································4-2
Master/slave connection ···········································4-3
Master/slave operation ·············································4-5
Amplifier Signal output··············································4-6
Operation of extended response input ······················4-8
Operation in combined system with other type ofunits··········································································4-9Frequency Synchronization ······································4-9
Synchronization of quick change operation·············4-10
Connection with 4705A ··········································· 4-11
Connection with a current output amplifier 4731 ·····4-15

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4.1 Master / slave function of this series

4.1 Master / slave function of this series
Units in this series allow to be combined into a polyphase system by connecting them one to others with a supplied daisy-chain control signal cable to make a master/slave configuration.
In a master/slave configuration, operation will be as follows:z

The frequency of all slave devices that are connected will be synchronized with that of the master device,and the phase of the master device will be the standard phase. Frequency can not be set from a slave device.

z

Phase setting in any of master device or slave devices can be used in the same way as the use in a single
unit.

z

Operation in the master device causes a simultaneous quick change in all devices connected in the master/slave system. The timing of quick change is dominated by the master device.

4.1.1

Master / slave setting

Master/slave configuration includes [SEPARATE], [MASTER] and [SLAVE] .
The setting item is displayed on the【MASTER/SLAVE】.
When the master/slave setting is changed, the output is turned off in all outputs for safety.
z

Setting procedure
62 to display master/slave on the【SETTING/DATA】.
Press MASTER/SLAVE ○Select the setting with MODIFY and press ENTER.

SETTING/DATAMASTER SLAVESEPARATE■ [SEPARATE]SETTING/DATA

RX4717K operates separately. Use this setting when RX4717K is used as a single unit.
When RX4717K is used as a single unit, remove the daisy-chain master/slave control signal cable.
■ [MASTER]
This makes RX4717K a master device. The other devices connected to master devoice with a daisy-chain master/slave control signal cable (excluding 4741) will be destined for slaves (max.

3 devices).

■ [SLAVE]
This makes RX4717K a slave device. When the other device connected to slave devices with a daisy-chain
master/slave control signal cable becomes a master device, this device will be destined for a slave.
【NORMAL･FAULT FREQ】on the slave device displays [-------].

MASTER/SLAVESLAVE------FAULT FREQ

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4.1.2

Master / slave connectionzTurn off the power of all devices, and pile up devices (max. 4).

zConnect the supplied power cable to the power input of the bottom device.

z

Use supplied daisy-chain power cables and connect the device to the upper device in turn.
“2.4 Grounding and power supply“
RX4717K has 15A of a maximum usable current capacity.
Avoid exceeding this value in usezConnect a supplied daisy-chain control signal cable across the connectors of the parallel control signal inorder. (These connectors and the cable do not distinguish between input and output.)z

Trip and operation start signals must be connected to the master device.
Do not connect them to any slave devices.

Power source: AC100V or 200V

Figure 4-1 Master/slave power connection

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Figure 4-2 Connection of a daisy-chain master/slave control signal cable

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4.1 Master / slave function of this series

4.1.3

Master / slave operation

A) Synchronization of operation mode
When the operation mode of a master device is changed, the operation mode of a slave device will automatically change to the same mode as the master device.
The slave device will operate according to the operation command of the master device.
When the operation mode is different between the master device and the slave device, they do not operateproperly.
In the operation mode involving the following sweep, the parameters of the slave devices must be set to thesame parameters of the master device.
When the settings are different, the operation does not work well.
Normal sweep[SWEEP]
Search sweep[SRCH SWEEP]DSK search sweep[DSK SWEEP]
Frequency relay test mode
[FREQ RLY]

B) Simultaneous setting change
If a master device changes amplitude and phase value with MODIFY dial when the cursor of a slave device ison the setting position for amplitude and phase, the value where the cursor is on of the slave device changes
simultaneously.
To disable this function, press CURSOR ON/OFF of the slave device to turn off the cursor. (LED of CURSOR
ON/OFF lights on.)Press CURSOR ON/OFF again, and the cursor of the slave device will appear to enable the function. (LED of
CURSOR ON/OFF lights off.)C) All outputs on/off
If ALL OUTPUT key of a master device is pressed, all outputs of slave devices also turns ON.
However, since all-outputs-on function can be risky, the internal dip switch can disable all-outputs-on functionof the slave device.
“2.3 Setting of internal dip switch“
All-outputs on /off command can be received by 4717K, 4718W and 4723 only.

D) Selector communication function
This function allows turning ON and OFF the synchronization of R, S, and T between the devices of this series
equipped with an output selector for master/slave operation.
z

Setting procedure
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC to display the other function on the 【SETTING/DATA】.
Rotate MODIFY and select [SW CTRL].

SETTING/DATA

Move the cursor down with ▼ and turn MODIFYSW CTRL

to select [ON] or [OFF].

on
SETTING/DATA

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4.2 Amplifier signal output

4.2 Amplifier signal output
The internal synthesizer signal set in “3.4.1 Frequency setting“ through “3.4.3 Waveform selection“ is output to27 with a range full-scale of 1 Vrms. This output is used to monitor the internal synthe external signal output○

thesizer signals and as a signal source of an external booster. The external signal output selects whether to set
the amplitude for 0 when the amplifier output is turned off. This setting can be done by an internal dip switch.
“2.3 Setting of internal dip switch“

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4.2 Amplifier signal output■ External output [EXT OUT]
The external signal output drives an external booster. All LEDs of the range keys of the output selected areturned off.
When the external signal output is 1 Vrms, the output amplitude of the external booster will be set as below.
Rotate MODIFY to select the external output [EXT OUT] and press ENTER,
then, the external booster amplitude is displayed on the 【SETTING/DATA】.
Set the amplitude with the numeral buttons or MODIFY.

I

SETTING/DATA

50.0A

Setting range of voltage output: 0.00-999.99V

EXT OUT

Setting range of current output: 0.000-99.999A

SETTING/DATA

When the external booster amplitude is [50.0A] and 【NORMAL･FAULT CURRENT】indicates [25.000A], theexternal signal output amplitude is 0.5Vrms.
Normal I(A)25.0000.0

Output of 0.5Vrms

Normal Iφφ(ﾟ)External current
booster

Output of 25A

50A/1Vrms

Fault I(A)25.00090.0
Fault Iφ(ﾟ)27 ○28
Depending on OUTPUT-ON/OFF-SW of this amplifier, the output amplitude of the external signal output○

is turns on/off according to the internal dip switch setting.
DIP-SW is not in 0-setting
error will occur.
<ON> LED stays off , and the amplifier output of the unit will not be output.
DIP-SW is in 0-setting<ON> LED will be turned on and off, but the amplifier output of the unit will not be output.
27 ,○28 becomes and the external booster output also becomes " 0 V ".
The amplitude of external output ○“2.3 Setting of internal dip switch“

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4.3 Operation of extended response input

4.3 Operation of extended response input
The extended response input function can extend the trip input up to 255 channels by connecting an optional
expansion box for response signal to the extended external response input.
z

Setting procedure
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC to display the other function 【SETTING/DATA】.
Rotate MODIFY to select [EXT RESPNS].

SETTING/DATA

EXT RESPNS

Move the cursor down with ▼ and set the channel of trip input0

using the numeral buttons or MODIFY. (0 to 255)

SETTING/DATA" 0 " setting is for a trip input of RX4717K and " 1 through 255 " setting are for the response input of an expansion box for response signal.
！

CautionTrip input of RX4717K always operates when signal input occurs regardless of the channel setting of
the trip input.
When the optional expansion box for response signal is connected to the expanded external response
input and the channel is set to the response input of the expansion box (1 to 255), connect nothing to
the trip input of RX4717K.
If connection is made by mistake, it is dangerous because the trip input is connected in parallel to the
response input of the expansion box inside of RX4717K.

Expansion box
Response input Response input

16～31

1～15

Expansion box
voltagecontact

Channel setting 1 - 31

Response input Response input

48～63

32～47

voltagecontact

Channel setting 32 - 63
To Channel setting
64 - 255

The response input of an expansion box for response signal selects the voltage input and the contact input witha toggle switch of the expansion box.
When the voltage input is selected, the threshold voltage will be set as +2.5V, +8V and +50V by a slide switchof the judge voltage.

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4.4 Operation in combined system with other type of units

4.4 Operation in combined system with other type of units
RX4717K operates together with other type of units because of having operation of frequency synchronizationand simultaneous quick change.
The frequency synchronization signal terminals and quick change signal terminal are on the right and left sidepanel.

4.4.1

Frequency Synchronization

When the frequency synchronization signal input/output is used, it will take about 1 second until the synchronization becomes stable.
Therefore, this disables the functions of frequency sweep and frequency quick change.
To synchronize the frequency of RX4717K with other systems, connect the synchronization signal of othersystem to the frequency synchronization signal input of RX4717K and select the external synchronization for“3.4.1 Frequency setting“

the frequency mode of RX4717K.

To synchronize the frequency of other systems with RX4717K, connect the frequency synchronization signal
output of RX4717K to the frequency input of other system.

The frequency synchronization input/output signal of RX4717K contains two types: one for 4705A (a binding
post terminal)
35 freq sync sig out (for 4705A)◯:

Logic signal,

falling edge is phase of " 0 ﾟ"

34 freq sync sig in (for 4705A)◯:

Logic signal,

falling edge is phase of " 0 ﾟ"

34
Threshold voltage of ◯RX4717K

High level: +2.5V
Low level: +1.5V

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4.4 Operation in combined system with other type of units

4.4.2

Synchronization of quick change operation

For synchronizing the quick change operation, select the quick change mode for the operation mode ofRX4717K and use each quick change signal terminal.
“3.5 Operation mode“, “3.5.3 Operation of quick change mode“
Quick change signal terminals of RX4717K have two types: one for 4705A (a binding post terminal).
Signal output of RX4717K to synchronize the quick change operation of RX4717K with other systemz

Quick change command direct output (for 4705A)
This is a logic signal and turns to Low when RX4717K is in operation.
In the quick change mode, when this signal changes to Low, the output of RX4717K quickly changes tofault after the pre-trigger time and the fault start phase.

“3.5.3. C) Pre-trigger time and fault

start phase“z

Quick change command delay output (for 4705A)
This is a logic signal which changes when the output of RX4717K quickly changes.
It turns to Low when fault is output.

■ Signal input of RX4717K to synchronize the quick change operation of other system with
RX4717Kz

Operation start input (for 4705A)
This is a signal input to start the quick change of RX4717K externally. The signal input includes a contact
input and a voltage input. When this signal operates, the output of RX4717K quickly changes after the
pre-trigger time and the fault start phase.
Voltage input threshold voltagezHigh level: +2.5V
Low level: +1.0V

Quick change command input (for 4705A)
This is a logic signal and RX4717K outputs the fault when it is Low.
Threshold voltage

RX4717K

High level: +2.5V
Low level: +1.0V

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4.4 Operation in combined system with other type of units

4.4.3

Connection with 4705AA) Individual setting of pre-trigger time and fault start phase
The following connection allows setting the pre-trigger time and the fault start phase of RX4717K and 4705A
individually and causing simultaneous quick change. RX4717K starts operation.

RX4717K

RX4717K: FREQ SYNC SIG OUT↓
4705A:SYNC INPUT
Select [EXT] for the frequency key of
4705A

4705A

RX4717K

RX4717K: FAULT CONTROLDIRECT OUT
↓

4705A

4705A :REMOTE INPUT

Power
sourceAC200V

Figure 4-3 Connection diagram for individual pre-trigger time and fault start phase setting in 4705A

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4.4 Operation in combined system with other type of units

Operation mode : [HLD MODE],

FAULT

ReleasePres

Timer mode : [INTERVAL],

Timer Automatic Recovery:[on](PSW mode is [ALTERNATE])

Quick change commanddirect output
Quick changcommanddelay output

Approx. 0.1s
Delay by the pre-trigger time andthe fault start phase of RX4717
RX4717K

Pre-trigger output

Trip input
Amplifier output

NormalFault

Normal

PRE TRIGOUT
Delay by the pre-trigger time andthe fault start phase of 4705A

FALT
OUT
Amplifier output

Approx. 0.1s
Normal

Fault

4705A

NormalFigure 4-4 Operation when the pre-trigger time and the fault start phase are set individually in
4705A

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4.4 Operation in combined system with other type of unitsB) Connection for simultaneous quick change to fault
To quickly change RX4717K and 4705A to fault simultaneously, make either of the following connections/settings.
zWhen the quick change command delay output of RX4717 is connected to REMOTE INPUT of 4705A,
turn off the pre-trigger time and the fault start phase of 4705A.

z

When the quick change control signal output or quick change command delay output of RX4717K is connected to FAULT CONTROL INPUT of 4705A, the pre-trigger time and the fault start phase of 4705A does
not available.

RX4717K

RX4717K: FREQ SYNC SIG OUT↓
4705A:SYNC INPUT
Select [EXT] for the frequency keyof 4705A

4705A

RX4717K : QUICK CHANGE
CONT SIG OUT↓
4705A: FALT CONTROL INPUT

RX4717K

4705A

Power
sourceAC200V

Figure 4-5 Connection diagram for simultaneous quick change with 4705A

RX4717K

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4.4 Operation in combined system with other type of units

Operation mode [HLD MODE], Timer mode [INTERVAL], Timer automatic recovery [on]Release
FAULT
press
Quick change commanddirect output(PSW mode is [ALTERNATE])

Quick change commanddelay output

Approx. 0.1s
Delay by the pre-trigger time and thefault start phase of RX4717K
RX4717K

Pre-trigger output

Trip input
Amplifier output

NormalFault

Normal

FALT
OUT
4705A
Amplifier output

NormalFault

NormalFigure 4-6 Operation for simultaneous quick change with 4705A

RX4717K

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4.5 Connection with a current output amplifier 4731

4.5 Connection with a current output amplifier 4731
This series 4731 is a current output amplifier with the maximum out of 450VA.
Connect the control output and the external signal output (current) on the right panel of RX4717K to 4731, andthe range, output on/off and output signal of 4731 can be controlled remotely from the current output operationof RX4717K.
Range of RX4717K！

Range of 4731

0.4A

no setting

4A

4A

20A

20A(25A)

CautionWhen RX4717K controls 4731 remotely, 0.4A of the range can not be used. Select 4A or 20A.

The power is supplied through the power input/output connector on the left side connecting the supplied
daisy-chain power cable.

4731

RX4717K

Figure 4-7 Connection with 4731

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5. GPIB interface

5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.6
5.1.7
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.3

RX4717K

Overview of GPIB ·····················································5-2
GPIB specifications···················································5-2Signals on bus line and their behavior ······················5-3
GPIB handshake·······················································5-4
Data transmission example·······································5-5Specifications of talker functions·······························5-6
Specifications of listener functions ····························5-6
Multi-line interface messages ···································5-6
RX4717 GPIB interface·············································5-8Specifications····························································5-8
Notes on handling GPIB ·········································5-12
Setting of GPIB ·······················································5-13
Remote/local behavior ············································5-14
Setting program codes············································5-15
Program code list····················································5-17

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5.1 Overview of GPIB

5.1 Overview of GPIB
GPIB is a general-purpose interface bus system for digital devices. It was approved by Instituteof Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 1975 and is used to standardize the remote controllers of the instrumentation and peripheral devices and data I/O transfer.
By embedding the interface that matches the GPIB standard in each controller and peripheraldevices, the devices can be compatible through the interface connectors.
This interface bus can connect the maximum of 15 devices on a bus. Data can be transferred inaccordance with the three-line handshake method, enabling the secure data transmission even if thesending side and the receiving side use different transfer speed devices.
GPIB has many names, such as IEEE-IB, IEEE-488 bus, HP-IB, standard interface bus, or byte
serial bus. The official name of GIPB is “IEEE Std. 488-1978: IEEE Standard Digital Interface for
Programmable Instrumentation”.
GPIB bus and IEC bus are the same standard with the exception of the connector. Using the conversion
connector can connect the two.

5.1.1

GPIB specifications(1)

Total cable length･･･････････････････････････････････････20m or less(2)

Cable length between devices(3)

Number of connectable devices (including controllers)(4)

Transfer method(5)Transfer speed(6)

Data transfer･･････････････････････････････････････

8-bit parallel(7)

Signal lines

・Data bus

8･･････････････････････････ 4m or less･･････15units or less･･･････････････････････････････････････Three-line handshake････････････････････････････････････････1M bytes/second (maximum)････････････････････････････・Control bus･･････････････････････

8

Handshake bus (DAV, NRFD, NDAC)
Control bus (ATN, REN, IFC, SRQ, EOI)・Signal/system ground(8)

Signal logic

RX4717K

8･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････

Negative logic

・True ：

Low･･････････････ ･･･････ ･･･

0.8V or less・False ：High･････････････････

2.0V or more

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5.1 Overview of GPIB
(9) Interface connector

Figure 5-1 Interface connector

5.1.2

Signals on bus line and their behavior

GPIB bus line consists of 24 lines. They are eight data lines, eight control lines, and 8 signal/system
ground lines■ Data bus (DIO1 to DI08)
Data bus is I/O line that are used to input and output address and command information. They are distinguished by ATN lines. DI01 is used as LSB.
■ Handshake bus (DAV, NRFD, and NDAC)
The three line handshakes each other to perform secure data transmission.
z

DAV(Data Valid)
It indicates that the signal sent from a talker or controller to a DI0 line is effective.

z

NRFD(Not ready for data)
It indicates that the listener is ready to receive a signal from a DI0 line.

z

NDAC(Not data accepted)
It indicates that the listener has finished data reception.

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5.1 Overview of GPIB
■ Management bus (ATN, REN, IFC, SRQ, and EOI)z

ATN(Attention)
It is a line sent from a controller that indicates which the signal sent from a DI0 carries data, address,
or command.

z

REN(Remote enable)
It is a line sent from a controller that switches between remote control and local control.

z

IFC(Interface clear)
It is a line sent from a controller that initializes the interface of each device.

z

SRQ(Service request)
It is a management line that invokes a controller from a talker or listener. When the controller
detects this signal, it starts performing serial polling or parallel polling.

z

EOI(End or identify)
It is used as an identification signal line for data end signal line or parallel polling sent from atalker.

5.1.3

GPIB handshake

This section explains GPIB handshake using data transfer as an example. The handshake is also performed when addresses or commands are transferred.
When GPIB handshake takes place, the state of every listener is checked. Until all listeners finish datatransfer, talkers do not transfer new data, enabling secure data transfer even if the low speed device isused. The handshake behavior is decided by the state of the following signals:
NRFD ＝High

All listeners are ready for data reception.

DAV

A talker transmits effective data on the data bus.

＝Low

NDAC ＝High

All listeners finished data receptions.

The handshake timing chart is shown below.
Waiting data
Processing data

(Listener)

Ineffective data

(Talker)

Effective data
End data reception
Not received data yet (re-(Listener)

ceiving data)
Data bus
signalEffective data

Figure 5-2 Handshake timing chart

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5.1 Overview of GPIB
1.

All listeners are ready for data reception.

2.

The talker outputs data to a data line. (This can be performed before step 1.)

3.

The talker checks NRFD. If NRFD is set to High, the talker sets DAV to Low to notify the listenerthat the data is efficient.

4.

When DAV is changed to Low, the listener starts reading data, sets NRFD to Low to notify thetalker that data is being processed. When data input is finished, each listener set NDAC to High.
NDAC on the bus is the OR of listeners’ NDAC.

5.

When all listeners finish data reception, NDAC is changed to High (the result of OR output) toindicate the talker of the end of the data reception.

6.

The talker sets DAV to High to notify the listener that the data on the data bus is not effective.

7.

The listener checks DAV is changed to High, set NDAC to Low, and finishes handshake with data
reception uncompleted.

8.

All the listeners finish data processing and indicate that they are ready for data reception.

5.1.4

Data transmission example

Shown below is an example of three-line handshake data transmission.
Data “ABC” is transmitted with delimiter “CR/LF”.

Figure 5-3 Data transmission example

RX4717K

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5.1 Overview of GPIB

5.1.5

Specifications of talker functionsz

The number of talkers that can be used simultaneously on GPIB is one.

z

When ATN signal of a controller is “H”, the talker transmits data to the listener.

z

When data is being transmitted, handshake (source handshake) is performed automatically.

z

The talker sends a service request (SRQ) to a controller.

z

A talker can be used either in the local mode or the remote mode.

z

Talker functions should be disabled under the following conditions:
When the talker address of another device is received.
When the talker is specified as a listener.
When an untalk (UNT) is received.
When IFC is received.

5.1.6

Specifications of listener functionsz

Two or more listeners can be placed on GPIB.

z

When ATN signal of a controller is High, the listener receives data from the talker.

zWhen data is being received, handshake (accept handshake) is performed.

z

Listener functions should be disabled under the following conditions:
When the listener is specified as a talker.
When an unlisten (UNL) is received.
When IFC is received.

5.1.7

Multi-line interface messages

The multi-line interface messages are output from the controller when the ATN signal is set to Low.
The list of the multi-line interface messages are shown in “Table 5-1 Multi-line interface messages.“

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5.1 Overview of GPIB

ColumnLow(1) MSG is an interface message.
(2) b1=DI01 ...... b7=DI07, DI08 are not used.
(3) It carries the secondary command.
(4) Backlash (＼) is used in IEC standard andyen mark (¥) is used in JIS standard.
GTL.... Go to Local
SDC ... Selected Device Clear
PPC ... Parallel Poll Configure
GET ... Group Execute Trigger

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Secondary commandgroup (SCG)

TCT.... Take Control
LLO.... Local Lockout
DCL ... Device Clear
PPU ... Parallel Poll Unconfigure
SPE ... Serial Poll Enable
SPD ... Serial Poll Disable
UNL ... Unlisten
UNT ... Untalk

Table 5-1 Multi-line interface messages

RX4717K

The meanings are defined by PCG

Talkercommand
group
(TAG)

Primary command group (PCG)

Notes：The meanings are defined by PCG

Listenercommand
group
(LAG)

The talker addresses that are designated to each device

Universal
command
group
(UCG)

The talker addresses that are designated to each device

The listener addresses that are designated to each device

The listener addresses that are designated to each device

Addresscommand
group
(ACG)

5.2 RX4717K GPIB interface

5.2 RX4717K GPIB interface
For RX4717K GPIB interface, the parameters that can be set on the panel can also be set remotely. Because setting data and setting status can be transferred to outer devices, you can construct sophisticatedauto instrumental system easily.
The instructions that set RX4717K are called program codes. Each program code consists of three alphabets and numeral letters that follow ISO 8-bit code characters specifications.
ASCII character strings are used to output measurement data such as timer to the controller.
Note that RX4717K GPIB interface and RS-232C can not be used simultaneously. In addition, the following settings can not be used with the GPIB interface.
zPower on/offz

GPIB setting (addresses, delimiters)z

RS-232C setting (Baud rate, stop bit length, parity)z

Operation of MODIFY

5.2.1

Specifications■ Interface functions
Function
Source handshake
Acceptor handshake
TalkerSubsetSH1
AH1
T5

Listener

L4

Service request
Remote/local
Parallel poll
Device clear
Device trigger
Controller

SR1
RL1
PP0
DC1
DT0
C0

■ Bus driver function
DIO1-8
NDAC
NRFD
SRQ
DAV
EOI

RX4717K

Explanation
All send handshake functions are available.
All reception handshake functions are available.
Basic talker function, serial poll, talk-only
mode, talker disabler with MLA.
Basic listener function, listener disabler withMTA.
All service request functions are available.
All remote/local functions are available.
No parallel polling functions are available.
All device clear functions are available.
No device trigger functions are available.
No controller functions are available.

Open collector
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5.2 RX4717K GPIB interface■ Codes used
The program codes used for RX4717K setting are written in ISO 7-bit codes (ASCII). For the comments on panel setting memory, ISO 8-bit codes can be used.
Alphabetic characters are case-independence. Both uppercase and lowercase characters are translated
and executed without any differences.

■ Address and delimiter“5.2.3 Setting of GPIB“

The address and delimiter (for talker) of RX4717K is set on the other function and the set values arebacked up with batteries while the power is turned off.
The range of address is a number between 1 and 30.
“CR” or “CR/LF” is selected and EOI signal is also sent with the delimiter at the same time.
The delimiter is one of “CR”, “LF” and “EOI”, or any combination of them for the listener.

■ Responses against interface messages
It initializes GPIB interface and releases the specified
IFC
listener and talker.

LLO

It clears the I/O buffer for GPIB and error status, stops
SRQ transmission, and resets SRQ factor. (The functionsof the main unit do not change.)
It disables the GPIB LOCAL key on the panel.

GTL

It changes the status to Local.

DCL and SDC■ Program codes
The program codes used for RX4717K setting are put in the input buffer at first. When a delimiter isreceived, the buffer is translated and executed at the sequence order.
The size of the input buffer is 1024 characters (1k bytes), and delimiters are not put into the input
buffer.
If the input buffer receives more than 1k bytes of program codes, it overflows. The input buffer iscleared, and the program code is not executed.
If the program code contains a header or parameters that do not match the rule, the following data including the program code will be cleared and not be executed.
When the translation and execution finish, the input buffer is cleared and the next program code can be
put into the buffer.
The program code is divided into a header and a parameter. If the size of the program code is less than
the input buffer size, the next program code can be put into the buffer. Shown below is the syntax of the
program code to be transmitted.

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HeaderParameter

Delimiters: Space codes: Semicolon

Figure 5-4 Syntax of program code
When you transmit multiple program codes continuously, you can place a space or a semicolon (;) between program codes for legible purpose. Because spaces and semicolons are also put into the buffer,using less spaces and semicolons enables efficient use of the buffer.
RX4717K program codes can be categorized into setting messages that set parameters or behavior andquery messages that ask the status or setting.
The format of the basic setting message is shown below.
z

Setting message (turning the fault start phase function on and setting it as 123.4゜)
０ ；
ＦＰＨ
１２３．４
ＦＰＣ
a
b c d eabｃzQuery message (query on the fault start phase)？ＦＰＨaa: Header. It is case-independence.
b: Space. Any number of spaces can be placed for legible purpose. If you do not need a space, you do
not have to put it.
c: Parameter. A parameter consists of polarity (+ or −) and a number. If the parameter size is bigger
than the specified size, it is not set. If the parameter has a polarity but does not have it, the parameteris treated as it has plus polarity.
d: Semicolon. Any number of semicolons can be placed for legible purpose. If you do not need a semicolon, you do not have to put it.
Query messages correspond to setting messages with some exceptions. A question mark (?) is placed
before the header of the setting message. A query message does not have a parameter. Only one query
message can be sent per transmission. Once RX4717K receives a query message, the next time it isdesignated as a talker, the response data will be sent. If multiple query messages are sent continuously,
only the last one is effective.
The program codes are listed in “Table 5-2 Program code list.“

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１２３．４
ＦＰＨ
a
b
c
a: Header. It consists of all uppercase characters. If the header is turned off (“HDR0”), it is not sent.
b: Space. If the header is turned off (“HDR0”), it is not sent.
c: Parameter. It is a value of floating-point parameter. Only minus (-) is specified for polarity.

■ Service request
A service request (SRQ) is a function that issues a interrupt to the controller when RX4717K is under
the following conditions, and it sets SRQ signal line of the bus line to Low.
SRQ factors are as follows.
z

An error occurs.

z

Amplifier output is over.

zTimer measurement is finished.

z

Sweep is finished.

When the controller detects SRQ from RX4717K and serial poll is performed, RX4717K transmits thefollowing status byte to the controller and sets SRQ signal line back to High.
Status byte

1 when sweep finishes.
1 when timer measurement finishes.
Not used
1 when current output amplifier is over
1 when voltage output amplifier is over.
1 when an error occurs.
1 when SRQ occurs.
Not used.

Figure 5-5 Status Byte

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Service requests are selectable. To disable a service request, mask it by setting the bit for it to one. The
header of the mask is [MSK] and decimal numbers should be used to set parameters.
1

If you want to use “Timer measurement finishes” and “Voltage output 1 amplifier is over”, set 2 and
4

0

2

3

5

2 to 0 and set the other bits to 1. So the value of the bytes is “MSK 45 (2 +2 +2 +2 = 45)”.
Service requests are released under the following conditions:z

After the status byte is issued with serial pollz

Device clear (SDC or DCL) is received.

z

Mask takes place with “MSK” of the appropriate factor.

■ Error codes“7.1Error message“

When an error occurs, issue query command “?ERR” and an error code is sent back.

5.2.2
z

Notes on handling GPIB

The number of devices that can be connected to GPIB in the system is 15 including a controller.
The cable length has the following limitations:・The total length of cables must be 2m multiplied by the number of devices or 20m, whichever the shorter.
・The length of a cable must be 4m or less.

z

Before detaching GPIB connector, turn RX4717K off. If other devices are connected to the bus,
turn them off, too.

z

When you use GPIB, turn all devices connected to the GPIB bus on.

z

Attention should be paid to set GPIB addresses. If one talk address is assigned to multiple devices,
they may be damaged.

zAttention should be paid to specify a delimiter. Inconsistent delimiter will cause a trouble.

z

If the header of the program code sent to RX4717K has an error, the whole program code string
will not be executed. If the parameter has an error, the program code will not be executed.

z

If you specify RX4717K as a talker without an output request (without issuing a query message),the GPIB bus may be locked.

z

Because the GPIB interface is assumed to be used in good conditions, avoid using it where thepower swing is wide or lots of noises are generated.

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5.2.3

Setting of GPIB

RX4717K has GPIB and RX-232C interfaces, but they cannot be used simultaneously. So when you use
RX4717K, you must set GPIB or RS-232C interface.
Whether you use GPIB or not, parameters including addresses can be set on the other function. The
values you wet will be backed up with batteries while the power is turned off.
If you want to use GPIB, set GPIB to on. When GPIB is set to on, RS-232C is automatically disabled.
When GPIB is set to off, RS-232C is automatically enabled.
The address of GPIB is a number between 0 and 30. Usually address zero is assigned to the controller,
so you may use a number between 1 and 30. The default value is 2.
Delimiters are used when RX4717K transmits data. Choose “CR” or “CR/LF”. Any delimiters carry“EOI” with them.
z

Setting procedure
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC to display the other function on the【SETTING/DATA】.
Rotate MODIFY and select [GPIB].

SETTING/DATA

Move the cursor down with ▼ and turn MODIFY

GPIB

to select [on].

on
SETTING/DATA
SETTING/DATA

Move the cursor up with ▲ and press ►.

GPIB

Move the cursor with ▲ (up to address) and ▼ (down to delimiter)and set the address (0 to 30) and delimiter [CR] or [CR LF] with MODIFY.

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CR LF
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5.2.4

Remote/local behavior

The remote/local status of GPIB shows whether peripheral devices are controlled by the controller ornot.
If RX4717K is set to the remote status by the controller, LED of the GPIB LOCAL is lit off andRX4717K cannot be controlled on the front panel.
To return RX4717K to the local status, press the GPIB LOCAL. When RX4717K returns to the local
status, GPIB LOCAL on the front panel is lit and RX4717K can be controlled on the front panel.
When you use the controller to set RX4717K to LLO (local lockout), GPIB LOCAL key is disabled,
meaning that the controller controls the remote/local status of RX4717K. To exit from the local lockout,
set uni-line message REN to High (False).
The behavior of remote/local is shown below.
Note that the talker does not have remote or local status.

［Local status］［Remote status］

Power on
Address is specified with REN=Low (True)
GTL command

Local（Not LLO）

REN=High (False)

Remote（Not LLO）

[LOCAL] key

LLO command

LLO command

Address is specified with REN=Low (True)

Local (LLO)

GTL command

Remote (LLO)[Local lockout (LLO) status]
Panel cannot be used to control RX4717K

Panel can be used to control RX4717K

Figure 5-6 Remote/local behavior

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5.2.5

Setting program codesA) Setting the basic data on amplitude and phase
RX4717K has two types of amplitudes and phases. They are normal/fault and current voltage. You
should specify the status and phase before setting amplitudes and phases.
For example, you should set below values to set the following status:
NormalFault
Voltage outCurrent outVoltage outCurrent output
put
put
put
Amplitude
63.5V
1A
32.8V
2A
Phase
0.0 ﾟ
90.0 ﾟ
30.0 ﾟ
120.0 ﾟzTransmission of program code
CES0 CEP0 RNG1 AMP63.5 PHS0 CEP1 RNG0 AMP1 PHS90 CES1 CEP0 AMP32.8 PHS30
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑬
OUC1 CEP1 AMP2 PHS120 OUC1 “CR/LF”
⑭
⑮
⑯
⑰
⑱
⑲

Firstly, send CES0 (①) to transmit normal setting value, declaring the following data is normal setting
values. Data from ② to ⑨ is treated as normal setting values.
Send CEP0 (②) to declare that the following data represents voltage output. Data items from ③ to ⑤
are interpreted as the setting value for voltage output.
RNG1:

The voltage output range is set to 125V. (Irrespective of normal or fault.)

AMP63.5:

The normal voltage amplitude is set to 63.5V.

PHS0

:

The normal voltage phase is set to 0゜.

Send CEP1 (⑥) to declare the following data represents current output. Data items from ⑦ to ⑨ areinterpreted as the setting value for the current output.
RNG0:

The current range is set to 4A. (Irrespective of normal or fault)

AMP1

:

The normal current amplitude is set to 1A.

PHS90

:

The normal current phase is set to 90゜.

Next send CES1 (⑩) to declare the following data represents the error values. Data items from ⑪ to
⑱ are interpreted as the error values. Error values are set respectively.
When ③ and ⑦ are used to set the range, the output is turned off automatically. Therefore, use ⑭
to turn the voltage output on and ⑱ to turn the current output on.
“CR/LF” (⑲) means the end of the data transmission. The actual setting of RX4717K starts at thispoint.

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B) Response to query message
The following is the example of query message about the operational point when the operation mode isnormal sweep [SWEEP].
z

HDR1 CES2 CEP0 ?AMP “CR/LF”(program code transmission 1)
The header is on, the status specification is sweep output, the phase specification is voltage andthe query is on the amplitude.

z

AMP 50.63 ”CR/LF”(response message reception 1)
The voltage amplitude of sweep output is 50.63V.

z

HDR0 ?PHS “CR/LF”(program code transmission 2)
The header is off and the query is on the phase.

z-150.2 “CR/LF”(response message reception 2)
The voltage phase of sweep output is -150.2 ﾟ.

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5.3 Program code list

5.3 Program code list
Table 5-2 Program code list
Function

HeaderMaster/slave

GRP

Operation modeMOD

Operation command

OST

PSW mode

PSW

Frequency mode

FMD

Frequency (internal)

FRQ

FNC

Waveform selection

RX4717K

Query

Phase
specification

Statusspecification

ExampleAvailable

Not
neededNotneededGRP1

Available

Not
neededNotneeded

MOD1

Available

Not
neededNotneededOST2

Available

Not
neededNotneededPSW1

Available

Not
neededNotneededFMD1

10.000-200.000Hz

Available

Not
neededNotneeded

FRQ50.5

0: Sine
6: +DC
7: -DCWhen internal DIP SW does notallow selecting DC waveform, +DC
and –DC setting will be disabled.

Available

Not
neededNotneededFNC0Function and range
0: Separate
1: Master
2: Slave
0: Manual
1: HLD mode
2: NHD mode
3: Sweep
6: Operation･recovery time
7: 95 test
8: Search sweep
9: DSK search sweep
0: Normal
1: Fault
2: Fault direction sweep
3: Normal direction sweep
4: Sweep stop
0: Alternate
1: Momentary
0: Internal
1: 50Hz fixed
2: 60Hz fixed
3: Line
4: External signal synchronization

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5.3 Program code list

Function

HeaderCode setting phase
specification

CEP

Code setting statusspecification

CES

Function

Header

Amplitude

AMP

Phase
Phase setting range
switchCurrent phase reverse

PHS

Amplifier input
selection
External output
amplitude range

RX4717K

PLS
PAS
ISC

EMA

Function and range
0: voltage phase
1: current phase
This command is used to assign
setting values to each electric voltage phase when electric voltage andphases are set. This command is also
used to ask setting data.
0: Normal
1: Fault
2: Sweep output
This command is used to assign
setting values to each status whenelectric voltage and phases are set.
This command is also used to ask
setting data.

Function and range
Voltage(except for +DC and -DC)
40V, 0.000 - 40.000V
125V, 0.00 - 125.00V
250V, 0.00 - 250.00V
Voltage(except for +DC and -DC)
40V, 0.00 - 40.00V
125V, 0.0 - 125.0V
250V, 0.0 - 250.0V
Current(except for +DC and -DC)
0.4A, 0.00000 - 0.40000A
4A, 0.0000 - 4.0000A
20A, 0.000 - 20.000A
Current(except for +DC and -DC)
0.4A, 0.0000 - 0.2000A
4A, 0.000 - 2.000A
20A, 0.00 - 10.00A-359.9 - 359.9 ﾟ
0: Minus On
1: Minus Off
No parameters
0: Internal
1: External input
2: External output
Voltage: 0.00-999.99V
Current: 0.000-99.999A
When a device such as a booster
is used externally, the setting value
is used as a full-scale value.

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Query

Phase
specification

Statusspecification

ExampleAvailable＊＊

NeededCEP0

Available

Needed

＊＊

CES1

Query

Phase
specification

Statusspecification

ExampleAvailable

NeededNeededAMP
12.34

Available

Not available

NeededNotneededNotneededNeededNotneededNotneededAvailable

NeededNotneededISC0

Available

NeededNotneeded

EMA20

Available

PHS120PLS0PAS

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Function

HeaderOutput range

RNG

Each phase output
on/offOUC

All output on/off

Function and range
0: 40V, 4A
1:125V, 20A
2:250V, 20A
9:
0.4A
0:OFF
1:ON

Query

Phase
specification

Statusspecification

ExampleAvailable

NeededNeededRNG1

Available

NeededNotneeded

OUC1

OTC

0:OFF
1:ON

Not
available

Not
neededNotneededOTC1

SCM

0: Side terminal
2: Front terminal

Available

Not
neededNotneededSCM2

Output selector
Earthfault/short-circuit

SCG

0: Earth fault
1: Short-circuit

Available

Not
neededNotneededSCG1

Output selector
Phase selection

SCP

Available

Not
neededNotneededSCP0Changer communication function

GSC

Available

Not
neededNotneededGSC0Function

HeaderOperation start input
logic

STL

Phase
specification
Not
neededStatusspecification
Not
neededOperation start input
statusSTR

NotneededNotneededOperation start stop
setting

SPS

Trip input logic

TRL

Not
neededNotneededNotneededNotneededTrip input status

TRP

Not
neededNotneededChattering time

CHT

0.001 - 0.100s

Available

Chattering time
control

CHC

0:OFF
1:ON

Available

Fault duration

FLT

0.001 - 65.000s

Available

Fault duration control

FLC

0:OFF
1:ON

Available

Pre-trigger time

PTT

0.010 - 6.000s

Available

Pre-trigger time
control

PTC

0:OFF
1:ON

Available

Fault start phaseFPH

0.0 - 359.9 ﾟ

Available

Fault start phase
control

FPC

0:OFF
1:ON

Available

Not
neededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededOutput selector
mode

RX4717K

0: R (earth fault), R-S (short-circuit)
1:S (earth fault), S-T (short-circuit)
2:T (earth fault), T-R (short-circuit)
0: OFF
1: ON

Function and range

Query0:↑a Apply
1:↓b Remove
Query only
0: Recovery
1: Operation
0: unused
1: used0:↑a Apply
1:↓b Remove
Query only
0: Recovery
1: Operation

Available
Available
Available
Available
Available

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Example
STL0
?STR
SPS0
TRL0
?TRP
CHT0.05
CHC1
FLT1.23
FLC0
PTT0.123
PTC1
FPH90
FPC0

5.3 Program code list

HeaderFunction and range

Query

Phase
specification

Statusspecification

ExampleTimer mode

CNT

0: Interval
1: One-shot
2: Train
3: Start measurement

Available

Not
neededNotneededCNT0Timer clear

CCL

No parameters

Not available

Not
neededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededAvailable

Not
neededNotneeded?CMV

Available

Not
neededNotneeded?RTD

NotneededNotneededFTW0.5Phase
specification
Not
neededStatusspecification
Not
neededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededPhase
specification
Not
neededNotneededNotneededStatusspecification
Not
neededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededNotneededFunction

Timer setting timer
clear
Timer setting automatic recovery

CRS
ART

0: Automatic
1: Manual
0:OFF
1:ON
Used for query of the operation timemeasurement value.
Data range 0.0001 - 999.99s
Use for query of the recovery timemeasurement value
Data range 0.0001 - 999.99s

Available
Available

Operation timemeasurement value

CMV

Recovery timemeasurement value

RTD

Fault waiting time

FTW

0.01 - 9.99s

Available

Function

HeaderOperation and range

Query

Sweep timeSTM

1.0-1000.0s

Available

Seep position

MSP

Manual sweep

MSC

Search･DSK sweep
times
Search ･DSK
sweep judge time
DSK sweep trip
wait time
Search･DSK sweep
output cut

Function
95 test
Crossover frequency
95 testSweep speed
95 testHold time
95 test
Amplitude quickchange control
95 testOperation frequency
95 testOperation time
95 testRecovery frequency
95 testRecovery time

RX4717K

SWT

0.00 - sweep time sThis command is issued to move toan arbitrary sweep position.
0:OFF
1:ON
Set sweep times
1 - 10Available
Available
Available

JTM

0.1 - 10.0s

Available

TTM

0.1 - 10.0s

Available

SOC

0: Unused
1: UsedAvailable

HeaderFunction and range

Query

FCF

10.000 - 200.000Hz

Available

FSS

0.001 - 9.999Hz/s

Available

FRW

0.01 - 9.99s

Available

FAQ

0:OFF
1:ON

Available

FAF
FAT
FRF
FRT

Query only
10.000 - 200.000Hz
Query only
0.0001 - 999.99s
Query only
10.000 - 200.000Hz
Query only
0.0001 - 999.99s

Available
Available
Available
Available

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CCL
CRS1
ART0

ExampleSTM123
MSP
12.34
MSC1
SWT3
JTM5.0
TTM3.0
SOC1

ExampleFCF48.5
FSS1.23
FRW3.45
FAQ0
?FAF
?FAT
?FRF
?FRT

5.3 Program code list

HeaderOperation and range

Query

Phase
specification

Statusspecification

ExampleMeasurement status
read

MST

Query onlyThis is a status to show thatthe measurement ends correctly.
When it ends correctly, 0 isshown. When no measurement
value is obtained, the following
values are used.
Normal sweep
1
95 test8
Search sweep
16
DSK search sweep
32
HLD mode64
NHD mode128
Simultaneous operation･recovery measurement256
SOR mode
512

Available

Not
neededNotneeded?MSTFunction

HeaderOperation and range

Query

Beep setting

BEP

0: OFF
1: ON

Available

SRI

0 to 255

Available

Phase
specification
Not
neededNotneededNotneededStatusspecification
Not
neededNotneededNotneededAvailable

Not
neededNotneeded

STO0,
Reset

Not
able

Not
neededNotneededRCL10Function

Expanded external
response input
Control power output control

POC

Writing of panelsetting memory

STO

Reading of panelsetting memory

RCL

RX4717K

0: OFF
1: ON
First parameter
Memory number: 0 to 31
Second parameter
Comment
Comment is asked.
In this example, current setting
value and comment “reset” areput in memory 0.
0 to 33
When an attempt is made to readan unrecorded memory number, anerror occurs.

5-21

Available

avail-

Example
BEP0
SRI3
POC1

5.3 Program code list

Function

HeaderHeader ON/OFFHDR

SRQ mask

MSK

Status byte

STS

Error code

ERR

Machine type

IDT

Version

VER

RX4717K

Operation and range

Phase
specification
Not
neededStatusspecification
Not
neededAvailable

Not
neededNotneeded

MSK60

Available

Not
neededNotneeded?STS

Available

Not
neededNotneeded?ERR

Available

Not
neededNotneeded?IDT

Available

Not
neededNotneeded

?VER

Query

0: OFF
1: ON
0 to 63
This mask is used to select SRQ
signaling factors. Select appropriate factors out of the following list
and add up the corresponding
numbers. The resulting number
will make a mask. After the number is set, SRQ will be prohibited.
To release all the prohibitions,zero should be set. When MSK60
is set, SRQ will occur at the completion of timer measurement or
stopping of sweep.
32
Error occurrence
V output overload oc16
currence
I output overload occur8
rence
4UnusedCompletion of timer
2
measurement
1
Stop of sweep
Query only.
This query command is issued tocheck the status shown below. The
numbers corresponding to eachoccurrence factor are added up andreturned.
64
SRQ occurrence
32
Error occurrence
V output overload oc16
currence
I output overload occur8
rence
4UnusedCompletion of timer
2
measurement
1
Stop of sweep
Query onlyThis command is issued to ask
error status. An error number isreturned.
“7.1Error message“Query onlyThis command is issued to ask
machine type. [IDT 4717K] is
returned.
Query onlyThis command is issued to ask thesoftware version of RX4717K. A
character string like [VER 3.00] isreturned.

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Available

Example6. RS-232C interface

6.1
6.1.1
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5

RX4717K

Overview of RS-232C ···············································6-2
Specifications of RS-232C ········································6-3
RX-232C interface of RX4717K ································6-5
Specifications····························································6-5
Connector and signal line ·········································6-6
Connecting connector lines·······································6-8
Setting of RS-232C···················································6-9
Setting of program codes········································6-10

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6.1 Overview of RS-232C

6.1 Overview of RS-232C
RS-232C is an interface standard that is used between data communications equipment andcomputers or data terminal equipment. This interface is established JIS X 5101“INTERFACEBETWEEN DATA CIRCUIT-TERMINATING EQUIPMENT (DCE) AND DATATERMINAL EQUIPMENT (DTE)” and American EIA.
Serial data transmission is used and developed in communications area. If data should betransmitted from a distance, signals are modulated and sent, then they are demodulated andreceived by a modem. This is the most popular method for long distance communications.
RS-232C is a interface standard of modems. Data terminal equipment and modems have theappropriate specifications. The connection between the two is shown in “Figure 6-1 RS-232C
connection.“
The RS-232C interface is used to connect personal computers. As the interface develops,
RS-232C is gradually employed for instrumentation connection. When connecting a computerwith a instrument through RS-232C interface, you can connect them without a modem because
the distance between the two is short. In this case, the RS-232C interface is not used for original purpose, each side has two roles, a computer and data terminal equipment, causing an interface trouble. To avoid this trouble, the one side is used as a modem or a cross cable thatconnects input of one side to output of the other side and output of one side to input of theother side is used. An example of a cross cable connection is shown in “Figure 6-2 Connection
without modem.“Compare to GPIB, RS-232C is used irregularly, so you should check the specifications of the devices to be connected carefully, use appropriate cables, and make appropriate programs that matchthe system.
Computer or other devices

Modem

Modem

Carrier
control

Carrier
control

Modulation

Modulation

DemodulationDemodulationData terminal equipment orother devices

Figure 6-1 RS-232C connection

RX4717K

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6.1 Overview of RS-232C

Computers or other devices

Data terminal equipment orother devices

Cross cable

Abbreviations
CD ：Carrier

Detect

RTS：Request

To

Data

CTS：Clear

To

Send

RxD：Received

DSR：Data

Set

Ready

TxD：Transmitted

DTR：Data

Terminal

Send

Data

Ready

Figure 6-2 Connection without modem

6.1.1

Specifications of RS-232C■ Mutual connection equivalent circuit
VO :Open circuit voltage

RO :Internal direct current resistance in circuit

CO :Total practical capacity meaured at connection
point including cable

V:

Voltage at mutual pointC L:

Practical load capacity measured at connection
point

R L:

Terminal direct current resistance

EL:

Open circuit voltage of load

Figure 6-3 Mutual connection equivalent circuit

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6.1 Overview of RS-232C■ Receiver
Input impedance (RL):

3kΩ-7kΩ (at the applied voltage of 3 to 25V)

Practical local capacity (CL):

2500pF or less

Signal identification voltage “1” :“0” :Open circuit voltage (EL):

-3V or less
+3V or more
2V or less

■ DriverMaximum open circuit voltage (Vo):±25V or lessMaximum current at short-circuit:±0.5A or less

Logic output level “1”:-15 to -5V“0”:+15 to +5V

Output impedance (Ro):300Ω or less■ Connector
The connector on the data terminal equipment is shown in “Figure 6-4 Connector on connection cable.“RX4717K

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6.2 RX-232C interface of RX4717K

6.2 RX-232C interface of RX4717K
The RS-232C interface of RX4717K has almost the same functions as GPIB of RX4717K. Parametersetting, parameter transmission, and data transmission can be performed.
The RX-232C interface can not be used with GPIB simultaneously. The following settings are not available for RS-232C.
z

Power ON/OFFz

Setting of GPIB (addresses and delimiters)z

Setting of RS-232C (baud rate, stop bit length, parity)z

Operation of MODIFY

Comparing to GPIB, RS-232C has the following disadvantages. GPIB will be enable faster and moresophisticated control.
z

Because RX4717K and a computer are connected one to one, one computer cannot control multiple
devices. When you want to use multiple RX4717K to construct multiple phase protection relay testers with master/slave connection and to control them by a computer, you should use GPIB.

z

Because data is transmitted through serial line, the transmission speed is slower than GPIB thatuses 8-bit parallel line.

z

Because interrupts corresponding to SRQ of GPIB cannot be used, efficient program cannot be
made.

6.2.1

Specifications

RX4717K RS-232C uses the specifications of the data terminal equipment that are based upon “JIS C
6361 LOW-SPEED ASYNCHRONOUS MODEM INTERFACE.”
Communication mode:

Asynchronous

Baud rate:

300, 600, 1.2k, 2.4k, 4.8k, or 9.6k

Data bit length:

8 bitsStop bit length:

1 bit or 2 bit

Parity:EVEN, ODD or NONE

Output signal:±12V, equivalent for driver SN75188N

Input signal:

Maximum of ±30V, equivalent for receiver SN75189AN

Input and output operations cannot be conducted simultaneously.

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6.2 RX-232C interface of RX4717K

6.2.2

Connector and signal line

The pin numbers of the connector are shown in “Figure 6-5 Connector of data circuit-terminating
equipment.“
Connector fixing screws are M2.6.

39.09 (Maximum)(unit: mm)

38.84 (Minimum)

8.48 (Maximum)
8.23 (Minimum)
4-R
Shell

Pin (male)

2.69 (Maximum)
2.59 (Minimum)

5.99 (Minimum
5.69 (Minimum)

Figure 6-4 Connector on connection cable47.17 (Maximum)(unit: mm)

46.91 (Minimum)
8.03 (Maximum)
7.77 (Minimum)
4-R
Pin (female)

2.62 (Maximum)
2.46 (Minimum)

Shell
6.30 (Maximum)
6.05 (Minimum)()

38.51 (Maximum)
38.25 (Minimum)

Figure 6-5 Connector of data circuit-terminating equipment

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6.2 RX-232C interface of RX4717K

Table 6-1 Types and their explanation of RS-232C
Pin number
1
2
3

Name
Frame Ground
Transmitted Data
Received Data

Abbreviation
FG
TxD
RxD

4

Request to Send

RTS

5

Clear To Send

CTS

6

Data Set Ready

DSR

7Signal GroundSG

20

Data Terminal Ready

DTR

RX4717K

Explanation
Data output signal line from RX4717K.
Data input signal line to RX4717K.
“H” when data output from RX4717K starts.
“L” when data output ends.
“H” to enable data output from RX4717K.
Originally modem returns “H” to CTS in response to RTS. When response from the receiving side is not necessary, connect CTS to RTS
directly. This pin can be used as BUSY for receiving side.
“H” to enable data output from RX4717K.
When DSR is set to “L” and RX4717K is put
into output status, it becomes “Er6.” If thissignal input is not necessary connect DSR to
DTR directly.
“H” when RX4717K is in RS-232C mode.
“L” when RX4717K is in GPIB mode.

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Direction
OutputInput
Output

Input

Input

Output6.2 RX-232C interface of RX4717K

6.2.3

Connecting connector lines

Because no standard cables are produced unlike GPIB, lines should be connected to match the specifications of the equipment to be used through RS-232C interface without a modem.
An example of line connection between RX4717K (data terminal equipment) and the other data terminal equipment is shown below. Study the specifications of equipment to be connected before actual
connection.
■ Minimum connection
Frame ground 1 is not separated from signal ground 7 in this equipment.
RX4717K

Pin NoPin NoFrame grand1

1

Frame ground

Transmitted data

2

2

Transmitted data

Received data

3

3

Received data

RTS

4

4

RTS

CTS

5

5

CTS

6

DSR

Note

Host computer

DSR

6Signal ground7

7

Signal ground

DTR

20

20

DTR

Note: Actual line connection should be done with careful study of the specifications of the equipment or programs.

■ When checking mutual connection
Frame ground 1 is not separated from signal ground 7 in this equipment.
RX4717K

Pin NoPin NoFrame ground

1

1

Frame ground

Transmitted data

2

2

Transmitted data

Received data

3

3

Received data

RTS

4

4

RTS

CTS

5

5

CTS

DSR

6

6

DSR

Signal ground7

7

Signal ground

Unused

8

8

CD

DTR

20

20

DTR

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6.2.4

Setting of RS-232C

RX4717K contains two interfaces, GPIB and RS-232C. Since they can not be used simultaneously, oneof them needs to be set.
Use of RS-232C, setting of baud rate and each parameter are done by the other function and the set
values are backed up with batteries if the power is turned off.
To use RS-232C, turn the RS-232C on. When RS-232C is turned on, GPIB will be automatically turned
off. On the contrary, when RS-232C is turned off, GPIB will be automatically turned on.
The setting parameters of RS-232C are as follows.

z

Use of RS-232C:

ON/OFF

Baud rate:

300, 600, 1.2k, 2.4k, 4.8k, or 9.6k

Stop bit length:

1 bit or 2 bit

Parity:EVEN, ODD, or NONE

Setting procedure
Press SHIFT+OTHER FUNC to display the other function on the 【SETTING/DATA】.
Rotate MODIFY and select [RS-232C].
Move the cursor with ▼ and turn MODIFY
to select [on].

SETTING/DATA

RS-232Con
SETTING/DATA

Move the cursor up with ▲ and press ►.

SETTING/DATA

Rotate MODIFY and the following parameters are selected.
Baud rate[BAUD RATE]
Stop bit length[STOP BIT]
Parity[PARITY]
Move the cursor down with ▼ to select each parameter with MODIFY.

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Baud rate
9600bps
SETTING/DATA

6.2 RX-232C interface of RX4717K

6.2.5

Setting of program codes

The program codes of RX4717 RS-232C interface are the same as those of GPIB.
Because RS-232C does not have handshake function unlike GPIB, you should append a query message
to a program code to control RX4717K. You should advance to the next step after receiving a response
from RX4717K. This secures the reliable operation. Changing of the range and turning on or off are
time-consuming transactions, but they should be checked carefully in every step.

■ Setting example
Controller
The controller sends “?IDT”
to check RX4717K behavior
and waits for machine typeRX4717K (header on)?IDT

Because the controller receives the machine namedata, it decides that RX4717K
is in the working MODE. It
sends a program code tochange the MODE to the HLD
MODE with a query command
to check the setting.

IDT 4717

MOD1 ?MOD

Because the controller receives the response message
that indicates the MODE ischanged to the HLD MODE, it
decides that the setting isdone normally and advances
to the next step.

RX4717K

Because RX4717K receives aquery command that asks themachine name, it sends machine name data.

MOD 1

6-10

Because RX4717K receives acommand that changes the
MODE to the HLD MODE, itchanges the modes. Because
RX4717K receives a querycommand that asks the
MODE status, it sends a response message that indicates the MODE is changed
to the HLD MODE.

7. Troubleshooting

7.1
7.2

RX4717K

Error message ··························································7-2
Handling apparent faults ···········································7-4

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7.1 Error message

7.1 Error message
If abnormality is detected at the self test when the power is turned on, the error message is shown on thelower fluorescent display.
The following table shows the error messages. Please contact us or our sales agency if the error message occurs.
Table 7-1 List of error messages when the power is turned on
No
1
2
3

Message
ROM CHECKERRORRAM CHECKERRORCHECK SUM
ERROR

Error content
An error occurred in the ROM used in the RX4717K. RX4717K fault.
An error occurred in the RAM used in the RX4717K. RX4717K fault.
The batteries used for memory backup was discharged and the data could not be retained.

SETTING/DATA

When an error occurred in the normal operation, the error number

ERR 10and error message are displayed on the 【SETTING/DATA】

OVER RANGESETTING/DATA

and a long beep sounds if the beep setting is on.

The display of the error number and error message will disappear with the press of keys other than
NORMAL (operation by the press of key is not effective at this time) and the normal operation will be
returned.
The following table shows the error contents.
Table 7-2 List of error messages in normal operation
No.
10

Message
OVER RANGE

14NO DATA

15
16
17
18
19

INPUT ERRTIMER OVER
VAMP OVER
IAMP OVER
CONT OVER

25

NOW EXT OUT

27
29

NOW F SWEEPINNOW M SWEEPIN

RX4717K

Error content
The set value entered by the numeral buttons was outside the range.
The panel setting memory with no data stored in was tried to read. Or thepanel setting memory content disappeared because the battery which backs
up the memory was overdischarged.
Data was entered in unspecified format from the numeral buttons.
The timer value exceeded its maximum value (9999.9 sec.).
3 sec or more have elapsed after the voltage amplifier was overloaded.
3 sec or more have elapsed after the current amplifier was overloaded.
3 sec or more have elapsed after the control power output was overloaded.
The range was set or ON/OFF setting was selected when the amplifier inp
ut selection is “external output”.
In 95 test mode, frequency mode was set in other than “Internal”.
When manual sweep is turned on, automatic sweep was operated.

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7.1 Error message

No.

Message

30

HEADER ERR

31

SYNTAX ERR

35

FRQMODE ERR

36

NOW SWEEPINX

37

CHARACT OVER

38

INTERVALFIX

40
41
42

PARITY ERROVER RUNFRAMING ERR

43

BUFFER OVER

44

FORMAT ERR

RX4717K

Error content
A header not found in the specification was set when a program code was set by
GPIB/RS-232C.
The parameters set by the GPIB/RS-232C do not conform to the specified
format.
A frequency was set while no frequency mode was internally set by the G
PIB/RS-232C.
A command other than “?STS” and “OST” was sent by the GPIB/RS-232C
during a sweep.
10 or more characters were set in a comment in the panel setting memory
by the GPIB/RS-232C.
An item other than interval was set by a GPIB/RS-232C command in simu
ltaneous operation/recovery measurement mode.
A parity error occurred in RS-232C transfer data.
An overrun error occurred in RS-232C transfer data.
The RS-232C transfer data stop bit mismatched.
Data of 1025 or more characters was transferred at a time when a progra
m code was set using the GPIB/RS-232C.
A format error occurred when a program code was set using the GPIB/RS232C.

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7.2 Handling apparent faults

7.2 Handling apparent faults
When using the RX4717K, if an apparent fault phenomenon occurs although there is no error indication,
make sure that there is no error in the operation, usage and connections with reference to the following.
If none of them is applicable, it may be a fault. Leaving the problem unattended may lead to a secondary fault and is dangerous. Prevent the power from being turned ON and contact NF CORPORATIONor our sales agent.

■ The voltage amplitude set value does not match the output value.
z

A waveform other than a sine wave is set in the waveform selection.
Set the sine wave in the waveform selection.
“3.4.3 Waveform selection“zThe load connection is not correct.
The voltage amplifier and current amplifier selects the output according to the setting of the output selector. Make sure to connect the load connection correctly.
For the current output, the front terminal and the side terminal are connected in parallel when the
output selector mode is the side terminal. Therefore, when the load is connected to both, the output current will be split.
“3.3.4 Output changer“■ A trip signal operates incorrectly, preventing measurement of the operation time.
z

The trip signal voltage is not appropriate.
When the trip signal is a voltage signal, the threshold voltage of RX4717K is selected from +50V,+8V and +2.5V. Select a value with a sufficient margin with respect to the trip signal voltage ofthe protective relay measured.
“3.1.1 Left side panel“
Due to a high leakage current of a trip signal, the non-operation voltage of some protective relay
when connected to the RX4717K, exceeds +50V.
In such a case, connect a resistor with a few kΩ in parallel to the trip signal input terminal so thatthe non-operation voltage may be low enough compared to 50V.

z

The trip signal contains chattering.
When the timer mode is ONE-SHOT, the width of chattering will be measured if the trip signal
contains chattering.
Use the trip input chattering correct function to remove the chattering.
“3.5.1.B) Setting of trip input chattering correct function“

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7.2 Handling apparent faults■ It does not quickly change to fault/ sweep does not operate.
z

The trip input logic setting is not correct.
In standard setting, the trip input operates when the voltage is applied (or the contact isshort-circuited) and returns when the voltage is removed (or the contact is opened). However,some protective relays have the opposite logic and the trip input logic setting can reverse thesignal input logic.
If this setting is not correct, quick change to fault does not occur in the quick change mode andsweeping does not occur in the sweep mode.
Set the trip input logic setting correctly.
“3.5.1.A) Setting of [TRIP INPUT] logic“zThe operation start input logic setting is not correct.
When the operation start command is given by the operation start input, the operation does notstart if the input logic setting is not correct.
Set the operation start input logic setting correctly.
“3.5.1.C) Setting of operation start input logic“■ The timer does not operate even if a quick change is made by an external signal.
z

The external signal is not connected to the operation start input.
The quick change command input and quick change control signal input of RX4717K are to
make the RX4717K in the normal/fault status directly and the timer does not operate.
The operation start input of the RX4717K is an operation start command for each operation mode.
To operate the timer, make the quick change with the operation start input.
“4.4.2 Synchronization of quick change operation“zThe operation start input signal contains chattering.
When the quick change is occurred by the operation start input, set the stop setting to [off] if thesignal contains chattering.
When the stop setting is [on], it may returns to normal immediately or fault may occurs again if
the input signal contains chattering and the timer does not operate properly.
“3.5.1.D) Setting of operation start input stop“■ A quick-change operation causes the hang-up or the RX4717K not to operate.
z

The power supply capacity is not sufficient.
Using a table tap or cable reel causes high impedance of the power supply line. When theRX4717K is quickly changed and the electric power consumption is increased rapidly, this impedance reduces the power supply voltage, which may prevent normal operation of this equipment.
Supply the power to the RX4717K by directly plugging the power cable to the receptacle.

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7.2 Handling apparent faults■ Key operation does not work.
z

Key lock or cursor off setting is selected.
When this error occurs, LED of KEY LOCK or CURSOR ON/OFF is lit on.
Press SHIFT to light LED of SHIFT on and press the appropriate key to turn the LED of the key
off.

z

GPIB is a remote setting.
In remote setting, LED of GPIB LOCAL is turned off. Press GPIB LOCAL (LED will be lit on)
to make it the local setting.
“5.2.4 Remote/local behavior“■ GPIB and RS-232C do not operate properly.
z

GPIB setting and RS-232C setting are not correct.
RX4717K is equipped with two interfaces, GPIB and RX-232C but they can not be used at thesame time.
To use GPIB, set it correctly. The redundancy of GPIB address between devices or the wrong address often causes the error.
“5.2.3 Setting of GPIB“
To use RS-232C, set it correctly.
“6.2.4 Setting of RS-232C“zThe operating environment is not good such as presence of external noise.
GPIB and RS-232C are the interfaces which should be used in the good operating environment.
Avoid using them in the operating environment where external noise is present.

■ The power is not turned on.
z

The setting of the power supply input selector switch is not correct.
Set it correctly.
“2.4 Grounding and power supply“■ LED of FAULT remains on.
z

Master/slave setting is not correct.
RX4717K remains the LED of FAULT on if it is set to slave when the supplied master/slave control daisy-chain cable is not connected to the parallel control signal.
Set it to “Separate” if the RX4717K is used as a single unit.
“4.1.1 Master / slave setting“

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8. Maintenance

8.1
8.1.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.4.1
8.4.2
8.4.3
8.4.4
8.4.5

RX4717K

Daily cleaning ···························································8-2
Memory backup battery ············································8-2
Storage･Repacking･Transportation ··························8-3
How to check the version number·····························8-3
Performance test ······················································8-4
Preparation before performance test ························8-4
Output amplitude･phase ···········································8-5Distortion rate ···························································8-6
Frequency accuracy ·················································8-6
Timer accuracy ·························································8-7

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8.1 Daily cleaning

8.1 Daily cleaning■ When the panel or case is dirty
Wipe it with a soft cloth. When the stain is hard to remove, use the cloth dipped in the neutral detergent.
Never use volatile solvent like thinner or benzene or a wipe because it may degenerate the panel/case ordamage the coating.
■ Removal of dust inside
RX4717K uses air cooling with blower to make it light and small. If it is used in the dusty environment,
dust may enter inside resulting in the insulation failure and contact failure.
We clean the inside of the RX4717K when calibration is performed. Regular calibration is recommended.

8.1.1

Memory backup battery

While the RX4717K is connected to the power, the battery used for backup is charged with a low current.
A memory backup period when the battery is fully charged is about 60 days but it varies depending on
the product and also varies depending on the ambient temperature.
It takes approximately 100 hours to charge the battery from a fully discharged condition to a fully
charged condition. Then, if the battery is kept charged for over 200 hours a week, it keeps a fully
charged condition. Continuous charging will not cause overcharging.
When the battery deteriorates, its backup period becomes shorter. If it comes to a point where the battery is no longer useful, our company will replace it with a new one at cost to customer.
Since the useful life of the battery greatly changes according to the operating conditions (charging state,ambient temperature, ambient humidity), it is meaningless to generalize, but if the battery maintains its
fully charged condition, it is expected to take 3 to 5 years until the battery capacity reduces by half.
Storing the battery without charging for 6 months or more may drastically shorten the useful life of thebattery, and therefore it is recommended to sometimes connect the power to the RX4717K.

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8.2 Storage･Repacking･Transportation

8.2 Storage･Repacking･Transportation■ Storage when RX4717K is not used for a long termzzDisconnect the power cable from the receptacle and the RX4717K.
Store the RX4717K on the shelf or rack to avoid any falling objects and dust.

z

Put the cloth or plastic cover on the RX4717K if dust may be accumulated.

z

The temperature range for storage is from –10 to +50℃ and the relative humidity range is from 5
to 95％RH. Avoid the place where radical temperature change may occur or the direct sunlight andstore the RX4717K at room temperature.

■ Cautions for repacking and transportationz

Cover the RX4717K with a plastic bag or sheet.

z

Prepare a cardboard box which tolerates the weight of the RX4717K with a sufficient room. Whenpacking, protect the RX4717K by placing the cushioning materials into its six sides.

z

For transportation, instruct the transportation company that the RX4717K is a precision instrument.

8.3 How to check the version number
When the power of RX4717K is turned on, the version number of the built-in software is displayed on
the 【SETTING/DATA】.

SETTING/DATA

4717
Ver X.XX
SETTING/DATA

In addition, the version number can be inquired using “?VER” command of GPIB and RS-232C.

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8.4 Performance test

8.4 Performance test
To guarantee the performance of RX4717K, calibration needs to be performed by us. Regular calibration is recommended to guarantee the performance.
This chapter describes the items tested without using special tools or measurement instruments among
key items. If the test result shows that some items do not satisfy the specification, calibration or repair
will be needed.
Ask us for the detail of tests, calibration or repair.

8.4.1

Preparation before performance test

Check the following items before performance test.
zThat the power line voltage is within the rating (AC 85 to 115V or 180 to 240V).

z

That the ambient temperature is within the range of +15 to +35℃.

zThat the ambient humidity is within the range of 5 to 85％RH.

Prepare the measurement instrument and load noninductive resistance equivalent to the followings.
Power multimeter (2721)

volts alternating current･alternating current: within ±0.1%,

phase: within ±0.1 ﾟ
Universal timer

accuracy 1×10-6 or more

Distortion rate meter

full scale 0.1% or less

Voltage load

Current load

200Ω

20W

40V range

25Ω

10W

0.4A range

156Ω

200W

125V range

2.5Ω

100W

4A range1250Ω 100W

250V range

0.45Ω

300W

20A range

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8.4 Performance test

8.4.2

Output amplitude･phase
Power multimeter (2721)

Remove the short bar of the monitor
Load

Load

Figure 8-1 Connection of power multimeter (2721) and load

■ Amplitude accuracy
Leave open the load at the voltage output and short circuit the load at the current output.
Set the voltage and current for each range to a full-scale value and check the accuracy of the amplitude
is as follows.
Amplitude accuracy: within ±0.5% of the full-scale value for each range (±0.2% typ.)■ Phase accuracy
Leave open the load at the voltage output and short circuit the load at the current output.
The accuracy of voltage phase is obtained with 4A in 4A range setting of the current as a reference,and the accuracy of current phase is obtained with 63.5 V in 125V setting of the voltage as a reference.
Set the voltage and current at the full-scale value for each range and check the accuracy is as follows.
Phase accuracy: within ±0.3°■ Load regulation
The load regulation for the voltage output is calculated from the measurement value when the rated load
is connected with the load open (no load) as a reference, and the load regulation for the current output isfrom the measurement value when the rated load is connected with the load open (no load) as a reference.
Set the voltage and current at the full-scale values for each range and check that each load regulation
meets the following range.
Load regulation of amplitude: within ±0.2% (when the rated output amplitude･load variation is 100%.)
Load regulation of phase: within ±0.2° (when the rated output amplitude･load variatio
n is 100%.)

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8.4 Performance test

8.4.3

Distortion rate

Load

Distortion rate meter

Load

Figure 8-2 Connection of a distortion rate meter and load
Connect the rated load to the voltage output and current output. Set the full-scale value for each range
and check that the distortion rate between both ends of the load meets the following the rage
Distortion rate: within 0.5％ (at pure resistance rated load･rated voltage)
Note: When the inductive load is connected to the current output load, the voltage of harmonic wave
noise content is emphasized and the distortion rate is dropped off.

8.4.4

Frequency accuracy

Universal
timer

Figure 8-3 Connection of a universal timer (frequency accuracy)
Set the frequency mode to 50Hz FIX and 60Hz FIX. Check that the frequency accuracy meets the following range.
Frequency accuracy: within ±30ppm

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8.4 Performance test

8.4.5

Timer accuracy

Universal
timer

Figure 8-4 Connection of a universal timer (timer accuracy)
Set the operation mode to [HOLD MODE] and the timer mode to [INTERVAL].
Set the universal timer to the mode which measures the time from fall to rise.
Turn the fault duration function on and initiate the quick change to fault with the fault duration settingof 100ms, 1s, and 10s. After the fault duration has elapsed, the system returns to normal and the timer
stops.
With a measurement value of the universal timer as a standard, check that the accuracy of the timer
value of RX4717K meets the following range.
Timer accuracy: within ±(0.01%+1digit)
Note: The fault duration fluctuates about ±10ms.

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9. Specification

9.1
9.1.1
9.1.2
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
9.10
9.10.19.10.2
9.11

RX4717K

Voltage･Current output rating ···································9-2
AC output··································································9-2
DC output ·································································9-4Signal generator ·······················································9-5
Operation mode ························································9-6
Timer ········································································9-9
Output selector ·······················································9-10
Master/slave ···························································9-10
Amplifier input selection·········································· 9-11
Other functions ·······················································9-12
Various input/output ················································9-13
Interface ·································································9-16
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9.1 Voltage･Current output rating

9.1 Voltage･Current output rating
9.1.1

AC output
Voltage output single phase

Current output single phase

Rated output range

40V

125V

250V

0.4A

4A

20A

AC output voltage
range

0 to 40V

0 to 125V

0 to 250V

0 to 10V

0 to 10V

0 to 18V

AC output current
range

0 to 0.2A

0 to 0.8A

0 to 0.2A

0 to 0.4A

0 to 4A

0 to 20A

2.5Ω

0.45Ω

Note1

Note 2

Allowable load power
factorRated load Note 3

0.7-1.0 (delay)
200Ω

156Ω

1250Ω

25Ω

Amplitude accuracy

Within ±0.5％ of each range full scale (±0.2％ typ.)Phase setting range-359.9° to +359.9°(delay setting)Phase accuracy

Within ±0.3°

Set resolution
Load regulation
Line regulation

Amplitude

1mV

0.01V

0.01V

0.01mA

0.1mA

1mA

Phase

0.1°

Amplitude

Within ±0.2％ (with rated output amplitude, load variation 100％)Phase

Within ±0.2°(with rated output amplitude･load variation 100％)

Amplitude

Within ±0.1％ (with rated output amplitude･power variation ±10％)

Phase

Within ±0.1°(with rated output amplitude･power variation ±10％)

Distortion rate

Within 0.5％ (with pure resistance rated load･rated output)z

The unit is effective value (rms) unless specified otherwise.

z

The rating above applies when the output frequency is 48Hz to 62Hz and is a sine wave.

z

The rating above applies when the ambient temperature is +15 to +35℃ and the ambient
humidity is 5 to 85%RH.

z

The output voltage is specified by the output terminal. The phase is specified by a relativevalue at each output.

z

Quick changes and sweeps are only possible within the same range.

Note 1: The output voltage available becomes smaller when the current output is 10A or more.
“Figure 9-1 Output voltage characteristics in the 20A range of current output“
Note 2: The output current available becomes smaller when the voltage output is 63.5V or less.
“Figure 9-2 Output current characteristics in the 125V range of voltage output“
Note 3: The rated voltage output load has the minimum available resistance at the maximum voltage
output.
The rated current output load has the maximum available resistance at the maximum current
output.
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9.1 Voltage･Current output rating

18

出力電圧[V]

Output voltage [V]

15
12
9
6

Output available range

3
0
0

5

10

15

20

25

Outputcurrent [A]
出力電流[A]
Figure 9-1 Output voltage characteristics in the 20A range of current output

125

出力電圧[V]

Output voltage [V]100
Output available range

75
63.5
50
25
0
0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

出力電流[A]
Outputcurrent [A]Figure 9-2 Output current characteristics in the 125V range of voltage output

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9.1 Voltage･Current output rating

9.1.2

DC output
Voltage output single phase

Rated output range
DC output
voltagerange
DC output
current
range

DC+
setting
DC-setting
DC+setting
DCsettingCurrent output single phase

40V

125V

250V

0.4A

4A

20A

0 to +40V

0 to
+125V

0 to
+250V

0 to +10V

0 to +10V

0 to +18V

0 to -40V

0 to -125V

0 to -250V

0 to -10V

0 to -10V

0 to -18V

0 to +0.1A

0 to +0.2A

0 to +2A

0 to +10A

0 to -0.1A

0 to -0.2A

0 to -2A

0 to -10A

50Ω

5Ω

1.8Ω

Note 1400Ω

Rated load

1250Ω

2500Ω

Amplitude accuracy

Within ±1.0％ of each range full scale (±0.5％ typ.)

DC offset

Within ±0.5％ of each range full scale

Set resolution

10mV

0.1V

0.1V

0.1mA

1mA

10mA

Load regulation

Within ±0.5％ (with rated output amplitude･load variation 100％)

Line regulation

Within ±0.1％ (with rated output amplitude･power variation ±10％)

The rating above applies when the ambient temperature is +15 to +35℃ and the ambientzhumidity is 5 to 85%RH.
The output voltage is specified by the output terminal. The phase is specified by a relativezvalue at each output.
Quick changes and sweeps are only possible within the same range.

zNote 1: The rated voltage output load has the minimum available resistance at the maximum
voltage output.
The rated current output load has the maximum available resistance at the maximum current
output.

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9.2 Signal generator

9.2 Signal generator■ Number of phase2 phases of voltage single phase and current single phase■ Frequency mode
50Hz fixed, 60Hz fixed and internal (variable frequency)
Accuracy

within ±30ppm

Internal variable range 10.000 to 200.000Hz, 1mHz of resolution
Line synchronization
External synchronization frequency range

48 to 62Hz

Synchronization settling timewithin 1s

External synchronization
External synchronization frequency range

45 to 65Hz

Synchronization settling timewithin 1s■ Waveform selection
Sine wave
DC+, DC- (Enable/disable is set by the internal dip switch.)

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9.3 Operation mode

9.3 Operation mode
The RX4717K has the following operation modes to facilitate performing various tests.
■ Manual mode
Allows a normal/fault state to be output freely according to the panel setting without affecting the operations of a start signal or trip signal. The built-in timer does not operate.
The level of a trip input can be monitored from the LED on the front panel, making it possible to operate frequencies, amplitudes, phases and waveforms while checking the relay operation.
■ Hold (HLD) quick change modeThis is a fault mode simulating the permanent fault. When the trip input operates, the amplifier output
returns to normal and remains unchanged if the trip input changes afterwards.
It quickly changes normal/fault states for each of elements such as frequency, amplitude, phase andwaveform and measures the relay operation/recovery time using the built-in timer through changes of atrip input.
Elements whose normal value matches the fault value are not quickly changed.
The following quick change control function is available in this mode.
Fault start phase

0 to 359.9°, resolution of 0.1° and function off

Quickly changes to fault when the setting phase is generated by quick change start command.
Pre-trigger time

10 to 6000ms, resolution of 1ms and function off

Quickly changes to fault when the setting time elapses after the quick change start command isgiven.
Fault duration

0.001 to 65.000s, resolution of 1ms and function off

If a trip input does not change within a set time, it is forcibly returned to a normal state.
■ Non-hold (NHD) quick change modeThis is a fault mode simulating the arc fault. The first trip input makes the amplifier output normal andwhen the trip input recovers, the amplifier output becomes fault, then quickly changes by the trip signal.
It quickly changes normal/fault states for each of elements such as frequency, amplitude, phase andwaveform and measures the relay operation/recovery time using the built-in timer through changes of atrip input.
When the normal command is received, the output becomes normal and the test ends. The amplifier
output remains normal even if the trip signal changes.
Elements whose normal value matches the fault value are not quickly changed.
The quick change control function is available in this mode as in the hold quick change mode.
■ Simultaneous operation/recovery measurement mode
In this mode, operation time and recovery time are measured simultaneously by one quick change.
Fault waiting time

0.01 - 9.99s, resolution of 10ms

This sets the time until the output recovers to a normal state after the operation time is measured.

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9.3 Operation mode

■ Normal sweep
This performs a sweep between normal and fault values for each of elements such as frequency, amplitude and phase. No sweep is applicable for elements whose normal value and fault value are the same.
There are two types of sweep: manual sweep and automatic sweep.
Automatic sweep automatically stops the sweep through a change of the trip input and allows measurement of the operation value and recovery value of the protective relay from the panel display at thattime. During a fault direction sweep, the sweep is stopped through trip input operation and during anormal direction sweep, the sweep is stopped through recovery of the trip input.
Manual sweep needs input of the sweep position using keys such as MODIFY. The trip input state has
no effects on the sweep.
Sweep operation

2-direction sweep from normal to fault and from fault to normal.

Manual sweep

ON/OFF (When this is turned off, automatic sweep is on.)Sweep time

1.0 - 1000.0s, resolution of 0.1s

■ Search sweep
This mode repeats sweeps between a normal value and fault value while slowing down the speed tomeasure more accurate operation time.
No sweep is applicable for elements whose normal value and fault value are the same.
Sweep operation

sweeps for detecting the operating value and for detecting the recovery value.

Judge time

0.1s to 10.0s(Also used for DSK search sweep)

Setting of the time required for judging that the trip input change is determined.
Number of sweeps

1 to 10 times(Also used for DSK search sweep)

Setting of the number of sweeps repeatedOutput cut

on/off(Also used for DSK search sweep)

Setting of turning the output on (used) or off (unused) after measurement■ DSK search sweep
Operates a disk type protective relay with slow operation first, then carries out a search sweep andmeasures more accurate operating values and recovery values in a short time.
No sweep is applicable for elements whose normal value and fault value are the same.
Sweep operation

sweeps for detecting the operating value and for detecting the recovery value.

Judge time

0.1s to 10.0s(Also used for search sweep)

Setting of the time required for judging that the trip input change is determined.
Number of sweeps

1 to 10 times(Also used for search sweep)

Setting of the number of sweeps repeatedOutput cut

on/off(Also used for search sweep)

Setting of turning the output on (used) or off (unused) after measurement
Trip waiting time

0.1 to 10.0s

Setting of the waiting time from the quick change caused by the operation start to change of thetrip.

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9.3 Operation mode

■ Frequency sweep modeThis is a dedicated frequency relay measurement mode. It measures operation frequency, operation time,
recovery frequency and recovery time with a single sweep.
Sweep speed

0.001 to 9.999Hz/s, resolution of 1mHz/s

Setting of the frequency sweep speed
Crossover frequency 10.000 to 200.000Hz, resolution of 1mHz
Setting of the crossover frequency to measure the operation/recovery time.
Frequency hold time 0.01 to 650.00s, resolution of 0.01s
Setting of the holding time until the frequency sweep starts in the direction from the normal tofault.
Amplitude quick change ON/OFF
Setting whether to have quick change of the output amplitude and phase (on/off) when the measurement starts.

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9.4 Timer

9.4 TimerThis timer is used for a quick change operation. Connecting a trip signal from the protective relay allows measurement of operation time (dynamic characteristic) of the protective relay.
■ Timer mode
Interval

Measures the time from the start of a quick change to the first trip input operation point.

One-shotMeasures the time of operation width of the first trip input operation.

Train

Measures the total time of operation width of the trip input.

Start measurement

Measures the time from the operation start input to the trip input■ Measurement range
3 ranges of 0 to 9999.9ms, 10.000 to 99.999s and 100.00s to 999.99s
Automatic range switching■ Measurement accuracy
Within ± (0.01%+1 digit)■ Timer setting
Timer clear
Automatic

Automatic clear of the timer value when quick change operates.

ManualClear of the timer value by Clear key operation.

Automatic recoveryONrecovers to normal with the trip input operation in the hold quick change mode.

OFFdoes not recover to normal and remains fault with the trip input operation in thehold quick change mode.

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9.5 Output selector

9.5 Output selector
This switches the voltage output and current output to the front terminal or the side terminal. Two setsof output selector for voltage and current are built in.
The side terminal is a 3-phase 4-wire type and earth fault (interphase) or short circuit (line) can be selected. In addition, phase selection of R, S and T allows selecting one interphase or line.
■ Setting of output selector
Front terminal

outputs to the front terminal.

Earth fault

selects between R and N, S and N or T and N by phase selection.

Short circuit

selects between R and S, S and T or T and R by phase selection.

■ Voltage output (side terminal)
Output format

floating, withstand voltage between chassis AC500Vrms 1min,
SNS type metal connector with 6 pins (manufactured by Sanwa Denki Kogyo

Co., Ltd.)Pin connection①-R, ③-S, ⑤-T, ②-N■ Current output (side terminal)
Output format

floating, withstand voltage between chassis AC500Vrms 1 min,SNS type metal connector with 4 pins (manufactured by Sanwa Denki Kogyo

Co., Ltd.)Pin connection①-R, ②-S, ③-T, ④-N

9.6 Master/slave
It is possible to connect 2 to 4 RX4717K units and use them as a multi-phase protective relay tester bymaking daisy-chain connections of accessory parallel control cables one by one to the parallel control
signal connectors.
Through operations of the master unit only, it is possible, to synchronize frequencies with the master
unit, make phase setting between the units possible and perform simultaneous operations of quickchanges and sweeps.
■ Master/slave setting
Master

RX4717K becomes a master unit.

Separate

RX4717K is used as a single unit.

Slave

RX4717K becomes a slave unit.

■ Selector communication function ON/OFF
This function turns the synchronization of R, S, ant T states on/off between the devices equipped withthe output selector of this series when the master/slave operation is on.
■ Parallel control signal
This is a connector to make daisy-chain connections of supplied parallel control cables in the master/slave function.
FormatRX4717K

chassis potential in the common side, 36-pin multi-connector
9-109.7 Amplifier signal output

9.7 Amplifier signal output
This function drives the external booster using the internal synthesizer signal of RX4717K.
■ SettingInternal
The amplifier output signal is an internal synthesizer signal.
External output
The external signal output drives the external booster. The output amplitude of the externalbooster is set as follows.
Voltage output setting range: 0.00 to 999.99V
Current output setting range: 0.000 to 99.999A■ External signal output
This is a synthesizer output inside the RX4717K and used to drive the external amplifier.
Number of output phases

2 phases of voltage single phase and current single phase

Output format

Unbalanced, common side: chassis potential, BND receptacle.

Output voltage

1Vrms (when rated value is set for each range)

Output phase

In phase to voltage･current output terminal

Output impedance

10Ω or less

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9.8 Other functions

9.8 Other functions■ Amplifier output on/off control
On/off for each phase, on/off for all phases (ON is enabled/disabled by the internal dip switch.)■ PSW mode (setting of the fault command key operation on the front panel.)
Alternate (fault is retained once pressed), momentary (fault when pressed, normal when released)■ Phase setting minus on/off■ Current phase reverse function■ Beep setting on/off■ Panel setting memory
Read, write, comment input, 50Hz/60Hz initial value read, all memory clear.
■ Internal dip switch setting
Description
When RX4717K is a master, all output ON is sent to the slave.
All output ON of RX4717K
Wave select +DC/-DC function
When the external signal output is off, the signal amplitude is 0.

Setting detail: *indicates thefactory setting.
ON(disable)/*OFF(enable)
ON(disable)/*OFF(enable)*ON(disable)/OFF(enable)*ON(disable)/OFF(enable)■ Language setting
A displayed language in the VFD could be selectable English or Japanese.

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9.9 Various input/output

9.9 Various input/output■ Operation start inputThis is the input signal to start a quick-change or sweep operation by an external signal. It has the input
logic setting and stop setting function.
When the stop setting is turned on, the quick-change or sweep operation can be stopped by removing
the signal.
Input format

voltage and contact, binding post

Voltage input

floating, withstand voltage between chassis AC250Vrms 1 min

Voltage input range

0 to +130V

Input impedance

20kΩ

Threshold voltage
Contact input
Open voltage

High level: +2.5V
Low level: +1.0V
floating, withstand voltage between chassis AC250Vrms 1 min+5V

Short-circuit current10mA
Logic setting

apply a、remove b

Stop setting

ON/OFF■ Trip inputThis is the operation signal input terminal of the protective relay. This is used to control the timer andnormal/fault and to automatically stop the sweep operation. It has the input logic setting and chatteringcorrection function.
Input format

voltage and contact, binding post

Voltage input

floating, withstand voltage between chassis AC250Vrms 1 min

Voltage input range

0 to +130V

Input impedance

20kΩ

Threshold voltage of +2.5V terminal

High level: +2.5V
Low level: +1.0V

Threshold voltage of +8V terminal

High level: +8.0V
Low level: +5.0V

Threshold voltage of +50V terminal
Contact input
Open voltage

High level: +50.0V
Low level: +40.0V
floating, withstand voltage between chassis AC250Vrms 1 min+5V

Short-circuit current10mA
Logic setting

apply a、remove b

Chattering correction time 1 to 100ms, resolution of 1ms and function off

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9.9 Various input/output■ Quick change command inputThis is the external signal input to directly control the output of the RX4717K from a normal to fault
state. When High, it is in a normal state and when Low, a fault state.
It is mainly used to perform simultaneous quick-change control in combination with out 4705A and tocontrol the RX4717K by a command of the 4705A (REMOTE OUTPUT).
Input format

logic signal, chassis potential: common side, binding post

Voltage input range

0 to +130V

Input impedance

10kΩ

Threshold voltage

High level: +2.5V
Low level: +1.0V■ Quick change command delay output
This is the signal that changes when the output of the RX4717K quickly changes. When the RX4717K
is in a fault state, it becomes Low.
It is mainly used to perform simultaneous quick-change control in combination with out 4705A and tocontrol the RX4717K by a command of the 4705A (REMOTE INPUT).
Output format

logic signal, chassis potential: common side, binding post

Voltage output range 0 to +5V■ Quick change command direct output
This is the signal that changes when the RX4717K start operating. It is Low when the RX4717K is inoperation.
It is mainly used to perform simultaneous quick-change control in combination with out 4705A and tocontrol the RX4717K by a command of the 4705A (REMOTE INPUT).
Output format

logic signal, chassis potential: common side, binding post

Voltage output range 0 to +5V■ Pre-trigger output
This is the signal to start the oscillator.
When the RX4717K starts operation, the voltage output becomes Low and the contact output becomesshort-circuit. It recovers in approx. 0.1 sec after the quick change command direct output recovers.
Output format

Voltage and contact, binding post

Voltage output

Chassis potential: common side

Voltage output range
Contact output

0 to +5V

floating, withstand voltage between chassis AC250Vrms 1 min

Contact capacityAC30V/0.1A, DC30V/0.2A■ Frequency synchronization signal inputThis is the input signal synchronized with the output frequency of the RX4717K. The falling edge ofthe signal is phase 0 degrees.
Mainly used connected with our 4705A(SYNC OUTPUT).
Input format

logic signal, chassis potential: common side, binding post

Voltage output range 0 to +5V

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9.9 Various input/output■ Frequency synchronization signal output
This is the output signal synchronized with the output frequency of the RX4717K. The falling edge ofthe signal is phase 0 degrees.
Mainly used connected with our 4705A(SYNC INPUT).
Output format

logic signal, chassis potential: common side, binding post

Voltage output range 0 to +5V■ Expanded external response inputThis is a connector connected to the expanded response input box (optional) to expand the trip input up
to 255 channels.
Output format

50-pin multi-connector

Signal format

response signal input: floating, withstand voltage between chassis

AC250Vrms 1 min, control output for signal selection: chassis potential
Selected address

0 to 255

Simultaneous selection disabling signal 1 bit
Power supply output+24V, 100mA■ Control power output
This is the DC power supply output for control power supply of the protective relay. It is used for testof the protective relay requiring the control power supply.
Output format

floating, withstand voltage between chassis AC500Vrms 1 min, binding post

Output voltage

within DC110V±5％

Output current

0.5Amax■ Control output
This is the connector connecting this series 4731.
Output format

RX4717K

Chassis potential: common side, 14-pin multi-connector

9-159.10 Interface

9.10 Interface
9.10.1 GPIB
The GPIB cannot be used simultaneously with the RS-232C.
■ Setting items

All front panel settings except power switch, language setting, GPIB address and RS-232C
parameters■ Code used
ISO 8-bit codes, alphabet upper/lower case-insensitive■ SRQ factors
Output overload, timer measurement end, sweep end, error generation■ SRQ mask
Individually maskable■ Interface function
SH1, AH1, T5, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0

9.10.2 RS-232C
The RS-232C cannot be used simultaneously with the GPIB.
■ Setting items

All front panel settings except power switch, language setting, GPIB address and RS-232C
parameters■ Baud rate
Switching of 6 points; 300, 600, 1.2k, 2.4k, 4.8k and 9.6k
■ Data bit length
8 bits■ Stop bit length
1 bit or 2 bits
■ Parity
NONE, EVEN or ODD

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9.11 General

9.11 General■ Power supply
48Hz-62Hz

AC85V-115V, AC180V-240V■ Maximum power consumption
800VA■ Withstand voltage
Between total power input and chassis

AC 1500V, one minuteBetween total voltage output and chassis

AC 500V, one minuteBetween total current output and chassis

AC 500V, one minuteBetween control power output and chassis AC 500V, one minuteBetween trip input and chassis

AC 250V, one minuteBetween operation start input and chassis

AC 250V, one minuteBetween pre-trigger contact output and chassisAC 250V, one minute■ Performance guarantee temperature and humidity+15 to +35℃, 5 to 85%RH

No condensation■ Operation guarantee temperature and humidity
0 to +40℃, 5 to 85%RH

No condensation■ Storage temperature and humidity-10 to +50℃, 5 to 95%RH

No condensation■ External dimensions
430(W)×249(H)×469(D)mm

not including protrusions｢Figure 9-3 External dimensions｣■ Weight
19kg

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RX4717K

Figure 9-3 External dimensions

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Surface treatment
Front panel: painting munsell 5Y8.5/1 semi-gloss
Side panel: painting munsell 5Y6.5/1 leather tone
Cover: painting munsell 5Y6.5/1 leather tone

Front view

Top view (with cover)

Right side view

Left side view

9.11 General

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This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use,
improper or inadequate maintenance and care or modified by purchaser or personnel otherthan NF representatives.

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RX4717K Protective Relay Tester Instruction Manual

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