How often should protection relays be tested?
According to ANSI/NFPA 70B, relays in industrial settings should be tested every two years. IEC and other standards dictate a maximum of three years between tests.
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A full visual, mechanical, and electrical test should be performed every 24 months for electromechanical and solid-state relays, and every 36 months for microprocessor relays. A comprehensive relay protection system maintenance checklist ensures that every relay, control circuit, and protection scheme receives the verification it needs to perform reliably under fault conditions. Rare operation, critical function: Protective relays may operate only once every several. As far as I'm concerned*, a numeric relay can be tested by reviewing the alarm log looking at the metering. For microprocessor units, make sure the relay is displaying the correct date and time.
