Testing Relay

Master protective relay testing and commissioning using Omicron Test Universe. Learn overcurrent, distance, differential, autoreclosing, voltage, frequency, XRIO/PTL workflows, relay commissioning procedures, and real-world testing practices.

N590 – Testing & Commissioning of Protective Relays Training Package

Master Protective Relay Testing, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting

Develop the practical skills required to test, commission, troubleshoot, and validate protection systems using industry-standard relay test equipment and real protection relays.

This comprehensive training package combines protection theory, Omicron Test Universe software, XRIO/PTL workflows, practical relay testing, commissioning procedures, and real-world case studies involving Siemens, ABB, SEL, and MiCOM relays.

Whether you are new to relay testing or looking to enhance your commissioning expertise, this course provides a structured path from fundamentals to advanced testing techniques.

Course Code: N590
Course Name: Testing & Commissioning of Protective Relays
Trainer: Dr. Saeed Roostaee
Language: English
Course Format: Pre-Recorded Videos with Offline Access
Course Creation: October 2021
Last Updated: October 2025
Training Duration: 20 Hours 5 Minutes
Access: Lifetime Access + Future Updates
Certificate: Included
Technical Support & Q&A: Included

Course Overview

Protective relays are critical components of modern power systems, but proper relay settings alone do not guarantee reliable operation.

Before a protection system is placed into service, engineers must verify:

  • Relay functionality
  • Protection settings
  • Wiring correctness
  • Logic operation
  • Tripping performance
  • Communication interfaces
  • Selectivity and coordination

This course teaches the complete workflow used by protection engineers during testing and commissioning activities.

Using practical examples and laboratory demonstrations, participants will learn how to confidently perform relay testing using Omicron CMC test sets and Test Universe software.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

✔ Configure Omicron Test Universe software

✔ Connect and configure Omicron CMC test sets

✔ Perform pickup and drop-off tests

✔ Test overcurrent protection functions

✔ Test directional overcurrent protection

✔ Test differential protection functions

✔ Test distance protection functions

✔ Test autoreclosing schemes

✔ Test voltage and frequency protection

✔ Create and modify XRIO files

✔ Use RIO and PTL files effectively

✔ Analyze relay operating characteristics

✔ Validate protection settings

✔ Test transformer differential protection

✔ Test line protection schemes

✔ Perform relay commissioning activities

✔ Troubleshoot protection systems

✔ Generate professional test reports

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Protection Engineers
  • Commissioning Engineers
  • Testing Engineers
  • Utility Engineers
  • Substation Engineers
  • Maintenance Engineers
  • EPC Engineers
  • Consulting Engineers
  • Relay Application Engineers
  • Graduate Engineers

Module A – Omicron Test Universe Fundamentals

Hardware Setup & Software Configuration

Learn how to configure the testing environment and understand the core tools used in relay testing.

Topics Covered

  • Introduction to relay testing
  • Omicron Test Universe overview
  • Start page configuration
  • General software settings
  • Hardware configuration
  • Test object configuration
  • Omicron CMC 256 Plus
  • Test blocks and test plugs
  • Relay test kits
  • Connection diagrams
  • Hardware wiring practices
  • Measurement verification

Visualization Tools

  • Phasor View
  • Impedance View
  • Differential View
  • Report View
  • Vector Analysis

Practical Demonstrations

  • Hardware connections
  • Relay measurements
  • Real-world testing examples

Module B – Overcurrent & Directional Overcurrent Protection

ANSI 50, 51, 50N, 51N, 67, 67N

Learn how to test one of the most widely used protection functions in power systems.

Topics Covered

Overcurrent Protection

  • Pickup testing
  • Drop-off testing
  • Definite-time elements
  • Inverse-time elements
  • Earth fault protection

Directional Overcurrent Protection

  • Directional principles
  • Polarizing quantities
  • Forward and reverse faults
  • Direction verification
  • Practical testing procedures

Omicron Test Modules

  • Overcurrent module configuration
  • Earth fault testing
  • Directional testing
  • Automated testing workflows

Module C – Differential Protection Testing

ANSI 87G, 87T, 87L

Differential protection is among the most important protection functions for generators, transformers, and transmission lines.

Topics Covered

  • Differential protection principles
  • Differential operating characteristics
  • Bias and restraint characteristics
  • Harmonic restraint
  • Differential trip characteristics
  • Differential RIO blocks
  • Differential test module configuration
  • Automated testing techniques

Applications

  • Transformer differential protection
  • Generator differential protection
  • Line differential protection

Module D – XRIO, RIO & PTL Workflows

One of the most valuable skills for protection engineers is the ability to efficiently use relay setting files during testing.

Topics Covered

RIO & XRIO Fundamentals

  • History and development
  • File structures
  • Differences between RIO and XRIO
  • Benefits of XRIO

Relay Data Import

  • Importing relay settings
  • Selecting templates
  • Template management
  • Version compatibility

Advanced XRIO Editing

  • Modifying XRIO files
  • Creating custom templates
  • Troubleshooting import issues
  • RIO block editing
  • LinkToXRIO workflows

Module E – Distance Protection Testing

ANSI 21

Distance protection testing is one of the most challenging commissioning activities.

This module explains the theory, tools, and practical testing procedures used by protection engineers.

Topics Covered

  • Distance protection principles
  • Impedance measurement
  • Distance zones
  • R-X characteristics
  • Impedance View
  • Visual fault analysis

Distance Test Module

  • Shot tests
  • Check tests
  • Search tests
  • Z/t diagrams
  • Zone verification

Relay Applications

Practical examples involving:

  • Siemens SIPROTEC 7SA8
  • ABB REL670
  • SEL-421
  • MiCOM P442
  • NR PCS931
  • Protecta
  • Other distance relays

XRIO for Distance Protection

  • Preparing XRIO files
  • Importing relay settings
  • Automated distance testing

Module F – Automatic Reclosing (ANSI 79)

Topics Covered

  • Autoreclosing principles
  • Reclose sequences
  • Successful reclose scenarios
  • Unsuccessful reclose scenarios
  • Timing diagrams
  • State Sequencer testing
  • Autorecloser test module
  • Practical simulations

Module G – Voltage & Frequency Protection

ANSI 27, 59, 81U, 81O

Learn how to test voltage and frequency protection functions using Omicron test modules.

Topics Covered

Voltage Protection

  • Overvoltage protection (59)
  • Undervoltage protection (27)
  • Pickup verification
  • Timing verification

Frequency Protection

  • Overfrequency protection (81O)
  • Underfrequency protection (81U)
  • Continuous ramp testing
  • Step ramp testing
  • Pulse ramp testing
  • Load shedding applications

Relay Testing & Commissioning Case Studies

Siemens SIPROTEC 4 & SIPROTEC 5 Transformer Protection

Topics Covered

  • SIPROTEC 7UT6 configuration
  • SIPROTEC 7UT6 testing
  • SIPROTEC 5 7UT8 testing
  • OCC testing workflows
  • Stabilization testing
  • Transformer differential testing
  • Quick CMC procedures

Testing Methods

  • Differential module testing
  • Test sequence testing
  • Testing without differential module access

MiCOM P44x Distance Protection

Topics Covered

  • MiCOM P441, P442, and P444 hardware
  • Wiring verification
  • Communication checks
  • Distance protection testing
  • Switch-On-To-Fault (SOTF)
  • Practical commissioning procedures

Advanced Topics

Additional Training Videos

  • Line differential protection testing
  • SIPROTEC Digital Twin applications
  • Power swing protection testing
  • Out-of-step protection testing
  • Fault location testing
  • Pole-slip protection testing
  • Loss of excitation testing
  • Negative sequence protection testing
  • Thermal overload testing

Practical Skills You Will Gain

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Perform complete relay commissioning
  • Validate protection settings
  • Execute factory acceptance testing (FAT)
  • Perform site acceptance testing (SAT)
  • Create XRIO files
  • Automate testing procedures
  • Generate professional reports
  • Troubleshoot relay issues
  • Verify protection system performance
  • Improve commissioning efficiency

Why Choose This Course?

Practical, Hands-On Training

Built around real testing procedures rather than theory alone.

Vendor-Neutral Approach

Learn techniques applicable across Siemens, ABB, SEL, MiCOM, NR Electric, and many other relay manufacturers.

Real Laboratory Demonstrations

Includes practical testing using Omicron test equipment and real relays.

Continuous Updates

New lessons and testing procedures are added regularly.

Technical Support Included

Get answers to practical testing and commissioning questions.

Industry-Relevant Content

Based on real commissioning projects and field experience.

Included Resources

Participants receive access to:

✔ Relay Testing Templates

✔ XRIO Examples

✔ PTL Files

✔ Testing Checklists

✔ Supplementary Technical Files

✔ Future Course Updates

✔ Certificate of Completion

✔ Technical Support

Certificate of Completion

Participants who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion demonstrating practical knowledge of relay testing and commissioning.

Enroll Today

Whether you are preparing for commissioning work, expanding your testing skills, or looking to become a relay testing specialist, this course provides the practical knowledge and confidence required to successfully test and commission modern protection systems.

20+ Hours of Training • Lifetime Access • Omicron Test Universe • Real Relay Testing • Technical Support Included