• Results displayed on a 4-line by 20-character backlit LCD
• Test currents from 10 to 600 amperes AC
• Also has an external-current input (0-10 A)
• timer reading range 1 m.. 2 hours

The VIC Model PCI-600 is a programmable, high-current source that is designed specifically for utility-substation applications. This alternating current(ac) test device is used primarily for injection testing of protective relays. This same device can also be used for testing thermal, magnetic and solid-state motor-protection relays and molded-case circuit breakers. The PCI-600 is versatile and can also be used in many other applications that require a high-current source.

Built-in Timer

The PCI-600’s built-in timer can test the timedelay

characteristics of protectionrelays and

molded-case circuit-breakers. Once the test

is initiated, the current source and the timer

are automatically turned on at the next zerocrossing

point of the AC. The timer stops when

the PCI-600 input detects a change in the dry

contact or voltage input, or detects the removal

of the test current. The test results are then

displayed in milli-seconds and fractions of a

cycle(s) on the unit’s back-lit LCD screen (20

characters by 4 lines).

Current Source

Test currents, ranging from 10 to 600 amperes,

can be set by using the rotary dial knob on the

control panel. The test current is then measured,

and the results are displayed on the LCD screen.

When the PCI-600 is used as a current source,

the current-on time (duration of current fl ow) is

displayed on the LCD screen.

Output Current and Duration table

output @ 120 Vac output @ 240 Vac time

5.6 Vac @ 100A 9.5 Vac @ 100A 1 hour

5.3 Vac @ 200A 9.4 Vac @ 200A 5 minutes

4.9 Vac @ 300A 9.0 Vac @ 300A 2 minutes

4.6 Vac @ 400A 8.2 Vac @ 400A 1 minute

4.2 Vac @ 500A 7.5 Vac @ 500A 30 seconds

3.9 Vac @ 600A 7.0 Vac @ 600A 20 seconds

External Current Input

The PCI-600 also has an external-current input

(0 – 10 A). Both the internal current source

amplitude and the external current source measurement

readings can be viewed at the same

time.

Part number PCI-600 PCI-600 and cables

Part number PCI-600-CASE PCI-600 shipping case

Part number PCI-600-10FT PCI-600 test leads - 10 foot

Part number PCI-600-20FT PCI-600 test leads - 20 foot