Instructional Literature

Effective: April 2008 Page 141

Instructions for the FP-5000 Protective Relay

12.1.4 Self Test Failure Indication

When a diagnostic self test indicates a failure, an error message A group of status flags are given in the Status/Control mode that
is displayed instead of the default metering display, and the describes the current results of diagnostic self tests. To view
Healthy Relay (K7) is de-energized, no longer indicating proper these status flags press the Status/Control button, select
operation. All other display screens operate normally to permit “Status” and press enter, select “Self Test Status” and press
display of diagnostic information during troubleshooting. The enter, use the arrow keys to scroll through the list. Table 47,
screen saver is disabled when a warning or failure message is under the “Status Flag” column, lists all of the self test status
displayed. If more than one warning or failure condition exists, flags.
the FP-5000 scrolls through the multiple error messages. Table
47, under the “Display” column, shows all possible displays.
Table 47. Self Test Displays and Status Flag.
DISPLAY STATUS FLAG PROTECTION DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED ACTION
Boot Code CheckSum Error Boot Code Disabled The boot code firmware has been The circuit is not protected, replace
corrupted. FP-5000 immediately Possible Flash reload.
Application Code Check sum Firmware Disabled The application code firmware has been The circuit is not protected, replace
Error corrupted. FP-5000 immediately Possible Flash FW reload.
RAM Failure at 0X——- External RAM Disabled A portion of external RAM cannot be read The circuit is not protected, replace
or written. FP-5000 immediately.
RAM Failure at 0X——- Internal RAM Disabled A portion of the RAM internal to the micro- The circuit is not protected, replace
processor cannot be read or written. FP-5000 immediately.
Protection Disabled Analog Analog Input Disabled The analog inpu has failed to respond or The circuit is not protected, replace
Input Failure has read a reference input incorrectly. FP-5000 immediately.
Protection Disabled Setting Settings Disabled If Fail, the setpoints have been corrupted. The circuit is not protected, replace
Failure FP-5000 immediately.
Display Warning Display Enabled The display content could not be verified. Replace FP-5000 at the earliest convenience.
Protection Disabled Relay Not Calibrated Disabled At power up, the calibration constants The circuit is not protected, replace
Calibrated are corrupted. FP-5000 immediately.
Nonvolatile Memory Battery RAM Battery Enabled The NVRAM battery is failing. If needed, store all log and history data before
Warning power down. This can be done with the PowerNet
application software. Contact factory for replace-
ment instructions.
Real-Time Clock Warning Clock Enabled The real time clock has malfunctioned. Check the clock for proper time and future time
keeping. If in error, replace at the earliest
convenience.
EEPROM Warning EEPROM Enabled The EEPROM cannot be read or written. Replace the FP-5000 at the earliest convenience. It
is possible that the FP-5000 will fail to protect the
circuit the next time powered up.
Protection Disabled Calibrate Calibration Disabled The calibration constants have been cor- The circuit is not protected, replace
Failure rupted. FP-5000 immediately.
Setting Warning — Enabled A recoverable corruption of the setpoints Check the settings in the FP-5000, making correc-
has occurred. tions if needed. If this warning repeats then
replace the FP-5000.
Test in Progress — Disabled A test simulation has begun. To stop the test, press the Test button, select Fault
Simulation, and select Stop Simulation.
Calibrate Warning — Enabled A recoverable corruption of the calibration Check the accuracy of the voltage current input
setpoints has occurred. measurement. If this warning repeats then replace
the FP-5000.
EEPROM Write Warning — Enabled The EEPROM has been written to a large Call the factory, for troubleshooting help.
number of times and is in danger of
wearing out.
EEPROM Write Lockout — Enabled Because the EEPROM has been written to a Call the factory, for troubleshooting help.
large number of times no more writes are
permitted.
Relay Tripping Disarmed — Disabled The Disarmed function has been activated. The Disarmed feature can be turned off by
pressing the “Test” pushbutton selecting Arm/Dis-
arm Trip, and selecting Arm Trip.

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