The standards that cover majority of relay performance aspects are IEC 60255 and IEEE C37. The first relays were Electromechanical (EM): machines with moving parts actuated by coils connected to current and voltage sources. These required regular testing, adjustments and maintenance to ensure continued functioning. Relays contained bearings, springs, fixed and movable contacts, rotating. The testing and verification of relay protection devices can be divided into four groups: Type tests are needed to prove that a protection relay meets the claimed specification and follows all relevant standards. Since the basic function of a protection relay is to correctly function under abnormal. ABSTRACT: Substation commissioning to verify correct data reporting between a host device and an IED is a tedious and lengthy process. included in microprocessor relay logic. BFR retrips TC-1 on breaker failure initiate. Questions?This paper suggests a process for performing consistent and thorough commissioning tests through many sources: breaking out relay logic into schematic drawings; using SER, metering, and event reports from relays; simulating performance using end-to-end testing and lab simulations; and utilizing. Proper startup and commissioning procedures and ongoing maintenance are critical to safeguarding your electrical system and maintaining standard compliance.