Define the following terms with respect to protective relays i) Relay time ii) Reset current iii) Plug setting multiplier and iv) Time setting multiplier

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1) Relay Time: The time interval between occurrence of fault and closure of relay contacts. 

2) Reset Current: The value of current below which the relay resets and comes back to its original state is called as reset current. 

3) Plug Setting Multiplier: It is the ratio of fault current in relay coil to pick-up current. 

 OR 

 PSM = ( Fault current in relay coil) / ( Pickup current) 

4) Time Setting Multiplier: The adjustment arrangement provided for setting the operation time of relay is known as Time setting multiplier. 

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