Well it all depends on which distance relay test one is doing. Some people like to stand on a step ladder and look in the distance to see if the relay's indicator light turns ON. Some coaches prefer to time how long each runner takes for each segment of the relay race.
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If you need to test a fault distance relay, you have to understand line impedance, zones of protection, and fault characteristics first. The relay is usually set to pick up based on an impedance value (fault current & voltage at some specific angle to each other) that you need to calculate.
Once you know the fault values that the relay is expecting to see, then you need the test equipment to be able to inject the appropriate I & V, and time the relay's response.
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