SEL-2126 Fiber-Optic Transfer

Switch Instruction Manual

Features, Benefits, and Applications

The SEL-2126 Fiber-Optic Transfer Switch routes fiber-optic communication during breaker-bypass or
station-bypass operations. Contact closures from a selector switch, protective relay, panel switch, or other
device control the routing of current differential communication, MIRRORED BITS® communications, and
many other types of data streams to a bus-tie relay or other temporary protection.
➤ High-Speed Protection. Maintains high-speed communications-assisted line protection during
breaker- or station-bypass operations.
➤ Fast, Transparent Routing. Provides immediate (100 ms) or delayed (5 s) switching with a
through delay of less than 10 µs.
➤ Long-Distance, High-Isolation Fiber-Optic Communication. Allows links as long as 2 km
between the SEL-2126 and relays, and between the SEL-2126 and network equipment.
➤ Channel Monitoring. Maintains the capability of end-to-end channel monitoring to retain
notification of lost or noisy channels.
➤ Intuitive Front-Panel Display. Indicates status of all used channels and shows where data are
routed.
➤ Easy Setup. Ships with the most-common user settings already configured. Four jumper settings
cover configuration and test modes.
➤ Universal Power Supply. Allows connection to 24 V communications battery, or 250 V station
battery, or any intermediate voltage level.
➤ Alarm Contact. Notifies of self-test failure or power loss.
➤ Supports IEEE C37.94. Connects directly to any IED or multiplexer channel interface that is
compliant with the IEEE C37.94 interface standard. These devices include the SEL-311L Relay,
the SEL-2894 Interface Converter, the SEL-3094 Interface Converter, and the SEL-2595 Contact
Transfer Module. Contact the SEL factory for non-C37.94 applications.
➤ Expandable. Each SEL-2126 accommodates as many as six lines. You can “stack” multiple
SEL-2126 switches to provide data routing for a nearly unlimited number of lines.

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Product Overview
Operation Basics Figure 1 and Figure 2 give an overview of the front and rear panels of the
SEL-2126 Fiber-Optic Transfer Switch. Six local and remote (L and R)
channel pairs connect to as many as six sets of line relays. Connect the local
channel (L1, for example) directly to the local line relay, and connect the
remote channel (R1, for example) to the remote line relay through your
communications network. Front-panel LEDs indicate incoming and outgoing
data status for every used channel and show data flow.
The local and remote line relays normally communicate with each other
through the SEL-2126. There is less than 10 µs delay for data passing through
the SEL-2126. The green link LED between the L and R ports illuminates to
indicate that the local and remote relays are communicating with each other.
During a breaker-bypass operation, the SEL-2126 connects the remote line
relay to the bus-tie relay through either Port TA or TB, maintaining high-speed
communications-assisted protection while the local line relay is out of service.
The link LED between the R port and the TA and TB ports illuminates to
indicate that the remote relay is communicating with the bus-tie relay through
either the TA or TB port.

Front-panel Rugged and

indicators clearly show compact two-rack-
incoming and outgoing unit enclosure withstands
data activity, and show data routing q EMI, RFI, shock, and vibration
q See Figure 11.

Figure 1 SEL-2126 Front Panel—Rack Mount

Output contacts Optoisolated control inputs

signal self-test alarm determine data routing and Serial, Compliance,
and active data rerouting selectively disable transmitters and receivers and Patent labels
located on side

Laser ports

ST fiber-optic connections All terminals and connectors Universal power

are compatible with any are clearly labeled and numbered supply connects to
IEEE C37.94-compliant device 250 V station
battery or 24 V
communications battery
Figure 2 SEL-2126 Rear Panel

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(a) (b) (c)

Figure 3 Serial Label (a), Compliance Label (b), and Patent Label (c)

Control Inputs
Transfer Inputs T1–T6 and TA/TB
Control Inputs T1–T6 control data routing within the SEL-2126. For example,
energize Input T1 to disconnect Port R1 from Port L1, and connect Port R1 to
either Port TA or TB.
The TA/TB control input selects the transfer port, TA or TB, that the SEL-2126
uses during bypass operations. Energize TA/TB to select TB, and de-energize it
to select TA. An example in Applications on page 5 shows how to reroute two
data links simultaneously through the use of both TA and TB.

Disable Inputs D1–D6, DTA, DTB, and EN

Control Inputs D1–D6 squelch outgoing and incoming data for local Port L1–
Port L6. Control Inputs DTA and DTB squelch outgoing and incoming data for
Ports TA and TB. Control Input EN squelches outgoing and incoming data on all
ports.

Installation and Maintenance

Fiber-Optic Port The SEL-2126 uses an 850 nm VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser)
transmitter. When working with this device, observe the following safety
precautions:
➤ Do not look into the fiber (laser) ports/connectors.
➤ Do not look into the end of an optical cable connected to an
optical output.
➤ Do not perform any procedures or adjustments that this
instruction manual does not describe.
➤ During installation, maintenance, or testing of the optical ports,
use only test equipment qualified for Class 1 laser products.
➤ Incorporated components, such as transceivers and laser
emitters, are not user serviceable. Return units to SEL for
repair or replacement.

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IMPORTANT: Do not connect

power to the SEL-2126 until you have
completed these procedures.

Figure 4 SEL-2126 Rear-Panel Power and Ground Connections

Rear-Panel Symbols There are important safety symbols on the rear of the SEL-2126.
Observe proper safety precautions when you connect the SEL-2126 at
terminals marked by these symbols. In particular, the danger symbol located
on the rear panel corresponds to the following:
Contact with instrument terminals may cause electrical shock which
can result in injury or death.
Be careful to limit access to these terminals.

DANGER
Contact with instrument terminals
may cause electrical shock which can
result in injury or death. Danger Symbol Grounding
Terminal
Symbol
Figure 5 Rear-Panel Safety Symbols

Grounding Connect the grounding terminal (Z03) labeled GND on the rear panel to a
rack-frame ground or main station ground for proper safety and performance.
Use 12 AWG (4 mm2) or heavier wire less than 2 m (6.6 feet) in length for this
connection. Connect the device to ground before connecting the device to a
power source.

Power Connections Use 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) wire (or heavier) to connect to the POWER terminals.
When you use a dc power source, you must connect the source with the proper
polarity, as the + (Terminal Z01) and – (Terminal Z02) symbols on the power
terminals indicate. Upon connecting power, you will see the EN LED
illuminate.

Disconnect Device
For installations that comply with IEC regulations, place an external circuit
breaker no more than 3.0 m (9.8 feet) from the equipment. The circuit breaker
must comply with IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3 or an equivalent approved
disconnect device appropriate for the country of installation. You must also
identify the circuit breaker as the disconnect device for this equipment.
The maximum current rating for the power disconnect circuit breaker or
overcurrent device must be 20 A. Be sure to locate this device within 3.0 m
(9.8 feet) of the SEL-2126.

Fuse An internal fuse provides protection for operational power. You cannot replace
this fuse. Should failure occur, return the unit to the SEL factory for repair.

Screw Terminals Terminate connections to the SEL-2126 screw terminals with ring-type crimp
lugs. Use a #6 ring lug with a maximum width of 8.1 mm (0.320 in.). The
screws in the rear-panel screw terminals are #6-32 phil-slot pan-head, zinc-
plated steel screws. Tightening torque for the terminal screws is 1.0 Nm

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(9 in-lb). Minimum wire size is 18 AWG with a minimum temperature rating

of 105°C.

Cleaning Use care when cleaning the SEL-2126. Use a mild soap or detergent solution
and a damp cloth to clean the chassis. Be careful cleaning the front and rear
panels because a permanent plastic sheet covers each panel; do not use
abrasive materials, polishing compounds, or harsh chemical solvents (such as
xylene or acetone) on any surface.

Applications
SEL Application Guide AG2004-01 Using the SEL-2100 Logic Processor in
Bypass Breaker MIRRORED BITS Communications-Assisted Tripping Schemes
describes how to use the SEL-2100 to reroute MIRRORED BITS during
breaker-bypass operations.
For the same application, there are advantages to using the SEL-2126 instead
of the SEL-2100. These advantages include increased availability, decreased
through delay, and end-to-end channel monitoring. Application Guide
AG2005-09 Using the SEL-2126 Fiber-Optic Transfer Switch and the
SEL-321-1 in Bypass Breaker MIRRORED BITS Communications-Assisted
Tripping Schemes and the application examples which follow in this manual
show how to apply the SEL-2126 to reroute MIRRORED BITS and current
differential communications during breaker-bypass operations.

Breaker-Bypass In Figure 6, an SEL-2126 reroutes MIRRORED BITS communications during a

breaker-bypass operation. The figure shows two transmission lines for which
Operation Using communications-assisted tripping with MIRRORED BITS provides protection.
MIRRORED BITS
Communications
Main 1

Selector Switch
Bus-Tie Relay
1
SEL-2894 SEL-321-1

TA Main 2
SEL-2126 T1 T2
R1 L1 R2 L2

SEL-2894 SEL-421 2 SEL-311C 3

Fiber-Optic
Connections
SEL-3094

To Multiplexer

Figure 6 SEL-2126 Reroutes MIRRORED BITS Communications During Breaker-Bypass Operation

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Tie-Relay Configuration
A selector switch energizes control inputs on the SEL-321-1 bus-tie relay. The
SEL-321 qualifies the group delay timer selection of a selector switch
position. When the timer expires, the relay changes to the appropriate settings
group. The new settings group contains settings optimized to protect the
transmission line you selected, and it also contains output SELOGIC® control
equations to energize the selected transfer control input (T1 or T2) on the
SEL-2126.

Circuit Breaker 2 Bypass Operation

The SEL-2126 requires no new steps in the breaker-bypass operation.
Consider the operations necessary to bypass Breaker 2 in Figure 6. In normal
operation, the bus-tie relay does not communicate with any other relays. Do
not route the MIRRORED BITS channel alarms to any contact outputs in the
default settings group, Group 1, of the bus-tie relay. This prevents the bus-tie
relay from issuing nuisance channel alarms during normal operation.
To bypass Breaker 2, reconfigure the bus to feed Line 2 through both the bus-
tie breaker (Breaker 1) and Breaker 2 as shown in Figure 6. Then rotate the
selector switch to select Settings Group 2 in the SEL-321-1 bus-tie relay.
The bus-tie relay transitions to Settings Group 2 after it qualifies the new
group change timer setting selection. Settings Group 2 contains the correct
protection settings, including line parameters and communications-assisted
tripping logic (e.g., POTT, DCB, etc.), for the bus-tie relay to protect Line 2.
Settings Group 2 also contains output SELOGIC control equations to energize
Control Input T2 on the SEL-2126.
The SEL-2126 responds immediately to energized Control Input T2 and
internally connects Port R2 to Port TA. This connection establishes a
MIRRORED BITS link between the remote relay on Line 2 and the bus-tie relay,
and there is now no MIRRORED BITS link to the local SEL-421 Relay on
Line 2. Line 2 has protection now from the same communications-assisted
tripping scheme that the SEL-421 normally employs to protect Line 2.
Bypass, open, and isolate Breaker 2, and take the SEL-421 out of service to
complete the bypass operation.

Updated SEL-321-1 Firmware

The SEL-321-1 has features specifically intended for this application. In
newer SEL-321-1 firmware releases, you can move all MIRRORED BITS and
control input assignment settings to group settings. The ability to move these
settings makes it possible to assign unique MIRRORED BITS channel address
settings TX_ID and RX_ID per settings group to facilitate MIRRORED BITS
communications with several possible remote line relays. Contact the SEL
factory for availability of other relay models with these special features.

Transfer Operation Figure 7 shows one method for using the SEL-2126 with current differential
protection. This application shows a bus configuration that momentarily
Using Current places the bus-tie breaker (Breaker 1) in parallel with a line breaker
Differential (Breaker 2) during reconfiguration to isolate the line breaker. The DTA input on
the SEL-2126 prevents 87L problems during the time that current splits
Protection between the bus-tie breaker and the line breaker.

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Selector Switch

Bus-Tie
87L Cutout
Bus-Tie Relay
SEL-311L 1 SEL-311L 2 SEL-311L 3

TA
DTA T1 T2
R1 L1 SEL-2126 R2 L2

Fiber-Optic
Connections

To Multiplexer

Figure 7 SEL-2126 Reroutes Current Differential Communications During Transfer Operation

Tie-Relay Configuration
One would normally place the bus-tie relay, an SEL-311L Line Current
Differential Relay, in a settings group with 87L protection disabled. Such a
configuration prevents a nuisance communications alarm.

Circuit Breaker 2 Bypass Operation

To bypass Breaker 2 in Figure 7, first disable SEL-2126 Transfer Port TA by
closing the Bus-Tie 87L Cutout panel switch. Control Input DTA squelches
incoming and outgoing data on Port TA in the SEL-2126. Verify that Port TA is
disabled by ensuring that the front-panel outgoing and incoming data
indicators for the TA port are red.
Rotate the selector switch to select Settings Group 2 in the bus-tie relay. After
the bus-tie relay qualifies the group change timer selection for the selector
switch position, it transitions to Settings Group 2. Settings Group 2 enables
87L protection and also enables backup step-distance and overcurrent
protection for Line 2. However, Control Input DTA on the SEL-2126 squelches
communications with the bus-tie relay, so 87L protection remains defeated in
the bus-tie relay.
When the bus-tie relay enables Settings Group 2, SELOGIC control equations
in the bus-tie relay close a contact to energize Control Input T2 on the
SEL-2126. The SEL-2126 responds immediately to Control Input T2 and
connects Port R2 to Port TA. There is now no link between Ports L2 and R2, and
this broken link disables current differential protection in the line relay
connected to Port L2. The SEL-311L connected to Breaker 2 continues to
provide step-distance and overcurrent protection for Line 2.
Reconfigure the bus to parallel the bus-tie breaker and Breaker 2, then open
and isolate Breaker 2. After Breaker 2 opens, open the Bus-Tie 87L Cutout
panel switch to enable Port TA on the SEL-2126. By enabling Port TA, you
enable a current differential communications link between the bus-tie relay

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and the remote relay protecting Line 2, and establish 87L protection for
Line 2.

Breaker-Bypass The SEL-2126 supports simultaneous use of two protection communications

protocols. For example, in Figure 8 an SEL-2126 reroutes either MIRRORED
Operation Using Both BITS or current differential protection communications to two bus-tie relays. A
Current Differential pair of SEL-311L current differential relays protect Line 2. A pair of SEL-421
relays protect Line 3 through the use of enhanced MIRRORED BITS exchanging
and MIRRORED BITS analog values, virtual terminal connections, and time synchronization between
Protection remote and local relays. The SEL-2126 transfers the enhanced MIRRORED
BITS communications to the SEL-421 bus-tie relay and also transfers current
differential communications to the SEL-311L bus-tie relay.

Selector Switch

SEL-2894 SEL-421 1

SEL-311L

TA TB
T1 T2 TA/TB
R1 L1 SEL-2126 R2 L2

SEL-311L 2 SEL-2894 SEL-421 3

Fiber-Optic
Connections

To Multiplexer

Figure 8 SEL-2126 Reroutes MIRRORED BITS and Current Differential Communications

Current Differential Tie-Relay Configuration and Bypass Operation

A selector switch selects settings groups in both bus-tie relays. The SEL-311L
bus-tie relay contains SELOGIC control equations in Settings Group 2 that
energize the T2 and TA/TB control inputs in the SEL-2126. With T2 and TA/TB
energized, the SEL-2126 routes R2 to Transfer Port TB, establishing a current
differential communications link between the bus-tie SEL-311L and the
remote line relay.

SEL-421 Tie-Relay Configuration and Bypass Operation

The SEL-421 bus-tie relay contains SELOGIC control equations in Settings
Group 2 that energize T1 in the SEL-2126. When the SEL-2126 transfers
MIRRORED BITS communications, Control Input TA/TB on the SEL-2126
remains de-energized. With Control Input T1 energized and TA/TB
de-energized, the SEL-2126 routes Port R1 to Transfer Port TA, establishing an
enhanced MIRRORED BITS link between the bus-tie SEL-421 Relay and the
remote line relay.

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Figure 8 shows the SEL-2126 rerouting either current differential or

MIRRORED BITS communications. The SEL-2126 is also capable of rerouting
any two communications channels simultaneously, maintaining primary and
backup communications-assisted tripping schemes during breaker-bypass
operations.

Testing the Local During a transfer or breaker-bypass operation, the SEL-2126 normally
disables communications with the local line relay while it establishes the
Relay During communications link between the remote line relay and the bus-tie relay. You
Breaker-Bypass can also use the SEL-2126 to transfer communications from the local line
relay to either Transfer Port (TA or TB) depending on the state of the TA/TB
Operation control input.

Selector Switch

SEL-2894 SEL-321-1 1

Test Relay
SEL-421 SEL-2894

TB TA
T1 T2
Test Enable
R1 L1 SEL-2126 R2 L2
Jumper (JMP1-D) Installed

SEL-2894 SEL-421 2 SEL-311C 3

Fiber-Optic SEL-3094
Connections

To Multiplexer

Figure 9 SEL-2126 Routes Protection Data During Bypass Operation and Connects Line Relay to Test Relay

To enable routing of local and remote data with the SEL-2126, install the Test
Enable jumper described in Configuration on page 12. When the Test Enable
jumper is installed, you can assert any transfer Control Input T1–T6 to route the
remote port to the transfer port the TA/TB input selected. The SEL-2126 routes
the local port to the transfer port the TA/TB input did not select. As Figure 9
shows, this configuration enables you to test the communications functions of
the local line relay while it is out of service. For example, in Figure 9 when T1
asserts in the SEL-2126, Port R1 connects to Transfer Port TA, and Port L1
connects to Transfer Port TB. Connect a test relay directly to Transfer Port TB,
as shown, to facilitate testing the local line relay, or connect Transfer Port TB
to the communications network and route the port to your relay test lab for
remote testing.

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Functional Description
L1 R1 L2 R2 L6 R6 TA TB

•••

Disable Switch

Transfer Switch

TA/TB Switch

Output Logic Disable Logic Switch Logic

••• •••
ALARM ACTIVE D1 D6 DTA DTB EN T1 T6 TA/TB
Figure 10 SEL-2126 Functional Diagram

Transfer Switch Logic The SEL-2126 is a reliable and cost-effective transfer switch. Seven control
inputs, T1–T6 and TA/TB, determine how data travel inside the switch, as
Figure 10 shows.

When the Test Enable Jumper Is Not Installed

If only one transfer input (T1–T6) is energized, the associated remote port
routes to the transfer port that the TA/TB input selects. For example, if T1 is
energized, the TA/TB input determines the routing of R1. If TA/TB is not
energized, R1 routes to TA. Otherwise, R1 routes to TB.
You can route as many as two remote ports simultaneously to the TA and TB
transfer ports. Input TA/TB determines the routing of the lower-numbered
remote port. For example, if Control Inputs T1 and T2 are both energized, R1
routes to the transfer port the TA/TB input selected, and R2 routes to the other
transfer port. If TA/TB is not energized, then R1 routes to TA and R2 routes to TB.
If TA/TB is energized, R1 routes to TB and R2 routes to TA.
If more than two transfer inputs (T1–T6) are energized, only the remote ports
associated with the lower-numbered energized transfer inputs route to transfer
ports, and the other ports are unaffected. Essentially, the SEL-2126 ignores
higher-numbered transfer inputs.

When the Test Enable Jumper Is Installed

You can route only one remote port to a transfer port. The associated local port
routes to the other transfer port. For example, if T3 is energized, the TA/TB
input determines the routing of Port R3. If TA/TB is not energized, R3 routes to
TA and L3 routes to TB. If TA/TB is energized, R3 routes to TB and L3 routes to TA.
By rerouting both the local and remote ports, you maintain communications-
assisted tripping during the bypass operation and can allow connection of the
local line relay to a test relay for back-to-back testing.

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If more than one transfer input (T1–T6) is energized, the SEL-2126 reroutes
local and remote ports associated with the lower-numbered energized input.
The higher-numbered ports are unaffected. Essentially, the SEL-2126 ignores
the higher-numbered transfer inputs.

Disable Logic Depending on the state of the D Sense configuration jumper (JMP1–C),
energizing Control Input Dn squelches outgoing and incoming data on Port Ln.
Control Inputs DTA and DTB squelch outgoing and incoming data on Ports TA
and TB. These inputs are also dependent on the state of the D Sense
configuration jumper. Depending on the state of the EN Sense configuration
jumper (JMP1-B), Control Input EN squelches outgoing and incoming data on
all ports. See Configuration on page 12 for more information about
configuration jumpers.

ALARM and ACTIVE The ALARM contact closes, the Enabled LED EN extinguishes, and the
SEL-2126 squelches all outgoing and incoming data if the following occur:
Output Logic
➤ The internal control input/output board fails.
➤ A hardware initialization failure occurs at power up.
➤ A power supply rail is out of tolerance.
➤ The EN input disables the SEL-2126.

The ACTIVE contact closes if any port reroutes or if a disable control input
squelches data.

Front-Panel Interface The front panel of the SEL-2126 provides indications of outgoing and
incoming data activity on all used ports and shows how data route through the
device. Each pair of L and R ports and the TA and TB ports have six associated
indicators, as Figure 11 illustrates. Incoming (down arrow) and outgoing (up
arrow) indicators are green when the associated data stream is active. These
indicators are red when disable logic squelches the associated port data. If any
port has outgoing data but no incoming data, the associated incoming data
indicator is red.

Outgoing
Incoming Data
Data

L/R Transfer TA TB
Link Link Transfer Transfer
Link Link
Figure 11 SEL-2126 Front-Panel Indicators

The L/R link indicator is green when any of the outgoing or incoming data
indicators are illuminated and when the SEL-2126 does not reroute the
corresponding remote port. The transfer link indicator is orange for the
lowest-numbered port that the SEL-2126 reroutes, and the indicator is green
for the highest-numbered port the SEL-2126 reroutes.
The TA and TB transfer link indicators illuminate either orange or green to
indicate which remote port routes to which transfer port.
All LEDs alternate red and green when you depress the LAMP TEST pushbutton.

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Configuration
As Table 1 shows, four jumpers determine the configuration of the SEL-2126.
The SEL-2126 ships from the SEL factory without any jumpers in place. For
most applications, the default configuration is appropriate. All application
descriptions in Applications on page 5 assume that no jumpers are installed.

Table 1 SEL-2126 Configuration

Jumper Name Removed (Default) Installed

JMP1-A Delay Data routing changes Data routing changes

0.1 seconds after T1–T6, TA, 5 seconds after T1–T6, TA, and
and TB control inputs TB control inputs stabilize.
stabilize. Use this option when
Use this option when you control the SEL-2126
you control the SEL-2126 directly with a selector
from IED outputs. switch.
JMP1-B EN Sense Control Input EN enables Control Input EN enables all
all transmitters when transmitters when energized.
de-energized. Use this option to disable
Use this option when the EN all transmitters by opening a
input is unused or to disable cutout switch.
all transmitters by closing a
cutout switch.
JMP1-C D Sense Control Inputs D1–D6, DTA, Control Inputs D1–D6, DTA,
and DTB squelch selected and DTB squelch selected
transmitters when energized. transmitters and receivers
when de-energized.
JMP1-D Test Enable Assert T input to reroute R Assert T input to reroute R
port to Transfer Port TA or TB, port to Transfer Port TA or TB,
and disconnect L port. and reroute L port to the other
CAUTION Use this option to use both TA transfer port.
The module contains devices sensitive
to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). and TB transfer ports for Use this option to test the
When working on the module with the data routing during bypass local line relay during bypass
front panel removed, work surfaces operations. operations.
and personnel must be properly
grounded or equipment damage may
result. To change a jumper position, proceed with the following steps:
Step 1. Remove the front panel.
Step 2. Locate jumpers JMP1A–JMP1D left of the LAMP TEST
pushbutton.
Step 3. Install or remove the required jumpers.
Step 4. Reinstall the front panel.
The new jumper configuration becomes active immediately (i.e., you do not
need to cycle power or take any other action).

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Testing
NOTE: You can measure fiber-optic To test the SEL-2126, connect IEEE C37.94-compliant devices such as an
transmit power at any time. Disable
functions squelch only the data; port SEL-311L to the local, remote, and transfer ports. Then use control inputs on
transmission occurs continuously. the SEL-2126 to route data and verify that data transmit properly to the device
you intended.
Step 1. Connect SEL-311L relays with an IEEE C37.94 interface to
Ports L1, R1, and TA of the SEL-2126.
De-energize all control inputs.
a. Verify that the outgoing and incoming data indicators
for both L1 and R1 are green, and that the L/R link
indicator between L1 and R1 is illuminated.
b. Verify that the incoming data indicator for Port TA is
illuminated, and that the outgoing data indicator and the
TA transfer link indicator are extinguished.
c. Verify the existence of current differential protection in
the relays that connect to L1 and R1.
d. Verify that the ACTIVE and ALARM outputs are open.
Step 2. Energize Control Input D1.
a. Verify that there is no current differential protection in
any relays.
b. Verify that the outgoing and incoming data indicators
for Port L1 are red.
c. Verify that the L/R link indicator between L1 and R1 is
illuminated.
d. Verify that the incoming data indicator for Port R1 is
green, and that the outgoing data indicator for Port R1 is
extinguished.
e. Verify that the ACTIVE output closes.
Step 3. De-energize Control Input D1 and energize Control Input T1.
a. Verify that the incoming data indicator for Port L1 is
green, and that the outgoing data indicator for Port L1 is
extinguished.
b. Verify that the L/R link indicator between Ports L1 and
R1 is extinguished.
c. Verify that the transfer link indicator to the right of R1 is
orange and that the transfer link indicator to the left of
TA is orange.
d. Verify that the outgoing and incoming data indicators
for both R1 and TA are green.
e. Verify that current differential protection exists in the
relays that connect to R1 and TA.
f. Verify that the ACTIVE output closes.
Step 4. Energize Control Input DTA.
a. Verify that there is no current differential protection in
any relays.
b. Verify that the outgoing and incoming data indicators
for Port TA are red.

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c. Verify that the outgoing data indicator for Port R1 is

extinguished and that the incoming data indicator for
Port R1 is green.
Step 5. De-energize Control Input DTA and energize Control Input EN.
Verify that all outgoing and incoming data indicators are red,
that current differential protection is absent from all relays, and
that the ALARM output closes.
Step 6. Repeat Step 1–Step 5 as required for other L and R port pairs,
and for Port TB.
Step 7. Remove power from the SEL-2126.
Verify that the ALARM output closes.

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Mechanical Diagram

Figure 12 SEL-2126 Dimensions and Drill Plan

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Specifications
Certifications Unit Weight
Designed and manufactured under an ISO 9001 certified quality 3.2 kg (7.1 lb)
management system
Dimensions
Alarm Contact 88.1 mm x 455.1 mm x 223.5 mm
Form B (3.47" H x 18.31" W x 8.80" D)

Carry: 6A Type Tests

MOV Protection: 270 Vac rms Electromagnetic Compatibility Immunity
360 Vdc continuous
Conducted RF Immunity: IEC 60255-22-6:2001
Optoisolated Inputs IEC 61000-4-6:1996
250 Vdc: Pickup 210–300 Vdc; Dropout <150 Vdc Dielectric Strength and Impulse Tests
220 Vdc: Pickup 176–264 Vdc; Dropout <132 Vdc Dielectric: IEC 60255-5:2000
IEEE C37.90-1989
125 Vdc: Pickup 105–150 Vdc; Dropout <75 Vdc
Impulse: IEC 60255-5:2000
110 Vdc: Pickup 88–132 Vdc; Dropout <66 Vdc
48 Vdc: Pickup 38.4–60 Vdc; Dropout <28.8 Vdc Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
24 Vdc: Pickup 15–30 Vdc ESD: IEC 60255-22-2:1992
IEC 61000-4-2:1995
Note: 24, 48, and 125 Vdc optoisolated inputs draw approximately IEEE C37.90.3
4 mA of current.
RFI and Interference Tests
Contact Input Update Rate Fast Transient/Burst IEC 60255-22-4:2001
T1–T6 and TA/TB: 0.1 or 5 s, jumper configurable Immunity: IEC 61000-4-4:1996
All Others: 0.1 s Radiated Radio Frequency IEC 60255-22-3:2000
Immunity: IEC 61000-4-3:1998
Maximum Data Delay IEEE C37.90.2-2004
10 µs Power Supply Immunity: IEC 60255-11:1979
IEC 61000-4-11:1994
Power Supply Surge Immunity: IEC 60255-22-5:2002
Range: 18–300 Vdc IEC 61000-4-5:1995
or 85–264 Vac
Surge Withstand: IEC 60255-22-1:1988
Burden: <15 W IEEE C37.90.1-1989

Fiber Optic Environmental Tests

Mode: Multimode Cold: IEC 60068-2-1:1990

Wavelength (nm): 850 Damp Heat, Cyclic: IEC 60068-2-30:1980

Connector Type: ST Dry Heat: IEC 60068-2-2:1974

Typical TX Vibration and Shock Tests

Pwr. Level (dBm): –23 to –11, into 50 µm fiber Shock and Bump: IEC 60255-21-2:1988
RX Sens. (dBm): –32, at 2.048 Mbps IEC 60255-21-3:1993

Sys. Gain (dB): 9 with 50 µm fiber Sinusoidal Vibration: IEC 60255-21-1:1988

Jitter Plus Distortion: Output has less than 50 ns jitter plus Safety
distortion when input has less than
100 ns jitter plus distortion. Laser Safety: Class 1 Laser Product
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 with
Operating Temperature deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
50 of July 26, 2001
–40 to +85C (–40 to +185F)
IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001
Humidity Maximum (Faulted) Laser
0% to 95% without condensation Transmit Level (dBm): –2.7 dBm

Altitude
2000 m maximum

Tightening Torque
Terminal Block
Minimum: 0.9 Nm (8 in-lb)
Maximum: 1.3 Nm (12 in-lb)

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Hardware and Manual Versions

The date code at the bottom of each page of this manual reflects the creation
or revision date.
Table 2 lists the product release dates and a description of modifications. The
most recent product revisions are listed at the top.

Table 2 Hardware and Manual Revision History

Revision Date Summary of Revisions

20170109 Hardware
SEL-2126 units built after April 8, 2016:
➤ Updated to eliminate ground potential rise on dc battery systems.
Manual
➤ Added Hardware and Manual Versions and Factory Assistance.
20051031 ➤ Initial version.

Factory Assistance
We appreciate your interest in SEL products and services. If you have
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Notes

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DANGER DANGER
Contact with instrument terminals can cause electrical shock that Tout contact avec les bornes de raccordement de l’appareil peut
can result in injury or death. causer un choc électrique pouvant entraîner des blessures ou la mort.

DANGER DANGER
Removal of enclosure panels exposes circuitry which may cause Le retrait des panneaux du boîtier expose le circuit qui peut causer
electrical shock which can result in injury or death. des chocos électriques pouvant entraîner des blessures ou la mort.

WARNING AVERTISSEMENT
Operator safety may be impaired if the device is used in a manner not La sécurité de l’opérateur peut être compromise si l’appareil est
specified by SEL. utilisé d’une façon non indiquée par SEL.

CAUTION ATTENTION
The module contains devices sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge Le module contient des pièces sensibles aux décharges
(ESD). When working on the module with the front panel removed, électrostatiques. Quand on travaille sur le module avec les panneaux
work surfaces and personnel must be properly grounded or avant ou du dessus enlevés, toutes les surfaces et le personnel
equipment damage may result. doivent être mis à la terre convenablement pour éviter les dommages
à l’équipement.

CAUTION ATTENTION
Class 1 LASER Product. This product uses visible or invisible LASERs Produit LASER de Classe 1. Ce produit utilise des LASERS visibles ou
based on model option. Looking into optical connections, fiber ends, invisibles dépendant des options du modèle. Regarder vers les
or bulkhead connections can result in hazardous radiation exposure. connecteurs optiques, les extrémités des fibres ou les connecteurs de
cloison peut entraîner une exposition à des rayonnements dangereux.

CAUTION ATTENTION
Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other L’utilisation de commandes ou de réglages, ou l’application de tests de
than those specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation fonctionnement différents de ceux décrits ci-après peuvent entraîner
exposure. l’exposition à des radiations dangereuses.

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