Relay protection output signals belong to
either an open (or OFF) signal if the relay is not to trip or a close (or ON) signal if the relay is to trip. They are intended to quickly identify a fault and isolate it so the balance of the system continue to run under normal conditions. For example, unselective protection operation during a medium voltage network fault will cause an outage for an unnecessarily large number of consumers. Types of Protective Relays: Protective relays are categorized by their mechanism (electromagnetic, static, mechanical) and function.
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