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IEEE Std C37.90.1-2002 (Revision of IEEE Std C37.90.1-1989) - IEEE Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus
Description: Two types of design tests for relays and relay systems that relate to the immunity of this equipment to repetitive electrical transients are specified. Test generator characteristics, test wave-forms, selection of equipment terminals on which tests are to be conducted, test procedures, criteria for acceptance, and documentation of test results are described. This standard has been harmonized with IEC standards where consensus could be reached.
- Status:
Working Group: C37.111_WG - Power System Relaying Committee
Oversight Committee: PE/PSRCC - Power System Relaying and Control 
Sponsor: PE - IEEE Power and Energy Society
Approved by ANSI: 2002
Superseded by: C37.90.1-2012
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