The comprehensive software test system for all your protection relay schemes
ProTesT is a comprehensive software test system designed for
improved productivity and quality in performance testing and assessment
of protection and protection schemes. ProTesT provides powerful
database and reporting capabilities that give you better control and
management of your testing and maintenance programs.
You can use ProTesT to perform virtually any test needed on your protection scheme, including:
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Steady-state calibration. Automates testing of impedance, voltage, current, frequency, and synchronizing relays using standard test templates (macros).
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Dynamic-state simulation. Assesses
protection scheme performance under actual power system conditions.
Evaluate for load flow, fault resistance, cross-country faults, current
reversals, and other specific power system events.
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Transient simulation. Controls
playback of COMTRADE data for transient simulation tests. High playback
rate (10kHz) accurately simulates true power system events, including
DC and high-frequency components. Also available as a standalone
software application, TransWin.
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End-to-end testing. Synchronizes
state simulation and transient simulation tests via Global Positioning
System (GPS) for complete end-to-end testing of the protection scheme.
Generate test plans easily and automatically using protection settings
ProTesT allows you to document settings of the protection scheme,
along with the types of tests to be performed. ProTesT then generates
the test plan automatically, at the click of a button. If you make
changes to the protection setting parameters, ProTesT automatically
updates the test parameters to reflect these changes. ProTesT also
allows for the fine-tuning of test parameters, combining the
flexibility of the software with a high degree of automation.
Centralized database for improved system reliability
ProTesT employs an industry-standard, SQL-compliant database to
store protection settings, test parameters, and test results. ProTesT
can synchronize results from multiple test teams in different locations
using its powerful import/export functionality. Maintain and improve
system reliability easily using the database synchronization capability.
Ready-to-use templates
ProTesT uses more than 50 standard test templates (macros) for test automation, grouped into plans:
- A Plan for testing synchronizing protection
- I Plan for testing over/undercurrent protection
- V Plan for testing over/undervoltage protection
- F Plan for testing over/underfrequency protection
- Z Plan for testing impedance protection
- T Plan for transient waveform editing and simulation testing
- P Plan for power system modeling for dynamic testing
The logical grouping of macros in the user-friendly interface
requires little time or effort to learn and allows quick creation of
testing sequences, or test plans. These macros are ready to use as
supplied, or they can be easily modified to meet your needs.
Run multiple tests automatically
Using the Autorun feature, you can run a series of tests
automatically. You reduce test time and increase consistency by
minimizing user intervention.
Powerful database and reporting capabilities
ProTesT includes a powerful database system that allows you to
store historical test parameters and results. You can easily document
and report on all aspects of your protection settings, test methods,
and test history. Use this database at any time to generate standard
summary test reports, or create your own, using ProTesT’s
industry-standard SQL database architecture.
Features and Benefits
- Easily generate test plans and automatically use protection settings.
- Preconfigured modules enable quick startup, standardized test practices, and higher test productivity.
- Autorun allows a series of test modules to run nonstop, reducing test time and generating consistent results.
- Historical database allows you to evaluate and improve test procedures.
- Test complete protection scheme under realistic power system conditions
ProTesT User Group
All Doble clients using ProTesT software are invited to participate
in the ProTesT User Group (PTUG), which holds meetings every year in a
variety of locations. PTUG meetings include technical presentations and
extensive hands-on training sessions. PTUG members are encouraged to
provide feedback and product development recommendations to Doble, so
that we can continue to enhance our protection offerings to best meet
your needs.
PTUG members benefit from sharing test data and experiences with
each other. Besides access to technical presentations made at past PTUG
meetings, they can exchange information with their colleagues at these
events and throughout the year via Doble's e-mail Protection Forum. In
addition, PTUG members are encouraged to participate in Doble's Client
Committee on Protection and Apparatus Test, which holds meetings twice
a year.
 ProTesT_Software_Brochure.pdf (1.13 MB)
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