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Voltage Dependent
Overcurrent Relay
Features
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indication will revert to the last state Power for the relay is supplied by a Selection of time characteristics
on re-applying the auxiliary power. dc to dc converter which is designed The time/current characteristic
Voltage controlled and voltage to work over a large voltage range. selection is carried out by means of
restrained overcurrent is achieved by This allows one relay to cover several three switches identified by the ( )
controlling the amount of current seen battery voltages. The dc to dc symbol on the nameplate.
by the overcurrent detectors. converter gives totally isolated outputs
giving a high degree of noise Table 1 gives the basic operating
Voltage Controlled Overcurrent Mode immunity to the relay. characteristics and the settings of
In this mode the MCVG 61 operates these switches.
Relay Settings
with the load characteristic above a The time given by each of the
set voltage level. Below this voltage Separate setting switches are operating time characteristics must be
the relay operates with the fault provided for each phase on the relay multiplied by the time multiplier to
characteristic. front plate. These are used to select give the actual operating time of the
the required time/current relay. This control is marked xt =
Voltage controlled overcurrent is characteristic, voltage restrained or
achieved by the use of voltage level where is the sum of all the switch
voltage controlled operation, overload positions.
detectors. The principle of operation is and fault setting current, voltage
that, if the instantaneous amplitude of controlled voltage setting and time The range of multiplication is 0.05 to
the input voltage exceeds a preset multiplier settings. 1.0 in steps of 0.025. This acts as a
threshold setting during any half convenient time multiplier on the
cycle, a timer t1 is started. If t1 times current dependent characteristics and
out before the signal has fallen below gives the following ranges for the
the reference voltage, the output of definite time characteristics:
the latch is set high. This latch turns
the analogue switch on, which diverts Operating characteristics (seconds) Time range (seconds)
current from the overcurrent 2 0.1 to 2.0 in 0.05 second steps
measuring circuit to give the overload 4 0.2 to 4.0 in 0.1 second steps
characteristic. 8 0.4 to 8.0 in 0.2 second steps
When the input voltage falls below
the preset threshold setting during any Switch position Operating characteristic
half cycle, a timer t2 is started. If t2 (0) (1)
times out before the signal has
exceeded the preset reference
voltage, the output of the latch is set Trip test
low. Resetting the latch causes the
analogue switch to turn off resulting in
the measuring circuit giving the fault
Standard inverse sec SI
characteristics.
Voltage Restrained Overcurrent Mode
In the voltage restrained mode the
Very inverse sec VI
MCVG 61 operates on the load
characteristic above 90%Vn. Below
that voltage the relay pick up is
reduced, depending on the magnitude Extremely inverse sec EI
of the reduction in the relay voltage.
Thus the relay has a load character-
istic during healthy conditions and a
family of characteristics during fault Long time earth fault sec LT
conditions, when the voltage is less
than 90%Vn.
Voltage restrained overcurrent is Definite time 2 seconds D2
achieved by taking the TRMS value of
the input voltage. If this voltage is
between the limits of
0.9Vn>V>0.55Vn, a voltage Definite time 4 seconds D4
proportional to the input voltage is
applied to the analogue switch.
This diverts a proportion of the input
Definite time 8 seconds D8
current from the measuring circuit
resulting in a gradual transition from
fault characteristic to overload
Table 1: Operating time characteristics with corresponding switch positions,
characteristic with increasing voltage.
where I is the current applied to the relay.
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100
10
Definite 8 seconds
Definite 4 seconds
Operating time t (seconds)
Standard inverse
t= 0.14
I KIs 0.02
1
Is
1.0
Very inverse
t= 13.5
I KIs
1
Is
Extremely inverse
t= 80
I KIs 2
1
Is
0.1
1.0 10 100
I KIs
Is
4
P2 P1
A A
S2 S1
B Vs Is
C
C B A B C Trip I>Is
37
>V Mode t Curve
N selection selection
38
n 21
Case earth
IA Is C Output
RL1
1 29 30 circuits
a b c 22 PhA 2
Ph
33 34
35 36 Vs Is
37 38
Trip I>Is
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13 14 41 42
>V Mode t Curve
selection selection
42
45 46
23 RL1-1 35
47 48
IB Is C 33
21 22 49 50
24 34
23 24 PhA Trip
RL1-2 output
25 26 contacts
29
Vs Is
27 28
30
Trip I>Is
45
Module terminal block
>V Mode t Curve
viewed from rear
selection selection
(with integral case earth strap) 46
25
IC Is C
Notes: See Note 1 26
PhA
1 Earthing connections are typical only. 13 Reset
+VE Power
(a) CT shorting links make Vx 14 supply
before (b) and (c) disconnect. VE
1 circuits
(b) Short terminals break before (c).
(c) Long terminals.
Case earth connection
2 CT connections are typical only.
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Figure 3: Application diagram 10 MCVG 61 02 sheet 1 issue D. (Diagrams 10 MCVG 61 02 sheets 2 and 3 show variations).
Technical Data
Ratings
AC current (In) 1A or 5A
AC voltage (Vn) 110V or 63.5V
Rated frequency 50Hz or 60Hz
DC Auxiliary voltage (Vx) 24/54V or 110/250V
Burdens
AC current Less than 0.25V for 1A relays and
less than 0.5VA for 5A relays at unity
power factor and at rated current on
any setting.
The impedance of the relays over the
whole of the setting range is less than
0.25 for 1A relays and less than
0.2 for 5A relays and is
independent of current.
AC voltage Less than 0.1VA at rated voltage
DC voltage Relay rating Burden
24/54V 8.5W
110/250V 11.5W
The figures above are maxima under
quiescent conditions. With output
element operated they are increased
by up to a maximum of 3W.
Setting ranges
Voltage setting 55% to 90% Vn in steps of 5% Vn
Voltage control mode
Current pick up level Is + KIs K = 0 when V<Vs
K = 1 when V>Vs
Is 5% to 240% In in steps of 5% In
Is 50% to 200% In in steps of 10% In
Where V is the applied ac voltage
Drop off to pick up ratio of under
voltage detector >107%
Voltage Restrain mode
Current pick up level Is + KIs
K=1 when V>90% Vn
(V/Vn 0.55)
K=
( 0.35 )
when 55% Vn <V<90% Vn
K=0 when V<55% Vn
Is 5% to 240% In in steps of 5% In
Is 50% to 200% In in steps of 10% In
Where V is the applied ac voltage
Operating time
Time delayed element See Figure 2
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Operating characteristics
IDMT Characteristics Standard inverse
Very inverse
Extremely inverse
Long time earth fault
Definite time delays 2, 4, 8 seconds
Time multiplier 0.05 to 1.0 in 0.025 steps
(applicable to all characteristics)
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Time characteristic Time variation
Standard inverse
Very inverse 5%
Long time inverse
Extremely inverse 7.5%
Definite time 5%
Accuracy general
Is setting: 1.0 x Is to 1.1 x Is
Is setting: 5% for Is:Is<2:1
Is setting: 10% for 2:1<Is:Is<3:1
Is setting: 10% +20% for
3:1<Is:Is<5:1
K value: 0.05 (in voltage restrain
mode only)
Vs setting: 5%
Operating time Time characteristic Accuracy
Standard inverse
Very inverse 5%
Long time inverse
Extremely inverse 7.5%
Definite time 5%
Repeatability (within basic accuracy claim)
Pick up current Is + KIs better than 2%
Operating time better than 3% or 30ms
whichever is greater
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Overshoot time less than 50ms (When the input
current is reduced from any value
within the operative range to zero)
Resetting current Not less than 95% of time delayed
current setting
Resetting and disengaging Less than 70ms (when the input time
current is reduced from any value
within the operative range to zero)
Transient overreach System time constant up to 30ms: 5%
Contacts 1 changeover self reset
1 normally open self-reset
Contact ratings
Make and carry continuously ac 1250VA with maxima of
5A and 660V
dc 1250W with maxima of
5A and 300V
Make and carry for 0.2s ac 7500VA with maxima of
30A and 300V
dc 7500W with maxima of
30A and 300V
Break ac 1250VA with maxima of
5A and 300V
dc 50W resistive
25W inductive with L/R = 40ms
subject to maxima of
5A and 300V
Durability
Loaded contact 10,000 operations minimum
Unloaded contact 100,000 operations minimum
Thermal withstand
Continuous withstand 2 x Is or 2.6 x In whichever is lower,
with a minimum of 1 x In
Voltage 1.2 x Vn
Short time withstand
Current For 1 second: 100 x In with
400A maximum.
For 3 seconds: 57 x In with
230A maximum.
Voltage 2 x Vn for 30 seconds
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High voltage withstand
Dielectric withstand
IEC 255-5: 1977 2kV rms for 1 minute between all
terminals and case earth.
2kV rms for 1 minute between
terminals of independent circuits
including contact circuits, with
terminals on each independent circuit
connected together.
1kV rms for 1 minute across open
contacts of output relays.
High voltage impulse
IEC 255-5: 1977 Three positive and three negative
impulses of 5kV peak, 1.2/50s, 0.5J
between all terminals and case earth
Electrical environment
DC supply interruption
IEC 255-11: 1979 The unit will withstand a 10ms
interruption in the auxiliary supply,
under normal operating conditions,
without de-energising.
AC ripple on dc supply
IEC255-11: 1979 The unit will withstand 12% ac ripple
on the dc supply.
High frequency disturbance
IEC 255-22-1: 1988 Class III 2.5kV peak between independent
circuits and case.
1.0kV peak across terminals of the
same circuit.
Electrostatic discharge
IEC255-22-2: 1989 Class II 4.0kV discharge in air with cover
in place.
IEC801-2: 1991 Level 2 4.0kV point contact discharge with
cover removed.
Fast transient disturbance
IEC255-22-4: 1992 Class III 2.5kV, 5kHz applied directly to
auxiliary supply.
IEC801-4: 1988 Level 3 2.5kV, 5kHz applied directly to
all inputs.
EMC compliance
89/336/EEC
EN50081-2: 1994 Compliance with the European
EN50082-2: 1995 Community Directive on EMC is
claimed via the Technical Construction
File route. Generic standards were
used to establish conformity.
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Atmospheric environment
Temperature
IEC255-6: 1988 Storage and transit 25C to +70C
Operating 25C to +55C
IEC68-2-1: 1990 Cold
IEC68-2-2: 1974 Dry heat
Humidity
IEC68-2-3: 1969 56 days at 93% RH and 40C
Enclosure protection
IEC529: 1989 IP50 (dust protected)
IEC1010-1: 1990/A2: 1995
Polution degree 2 Equipment designed for environments
where only non-conducting pollution
occurs.
Occasionally light condensation may
be expected.
EN 61010-1: 1993/A2: 1995
Pollution degree 2
Mechanical environment
Vibration
IEC255-21-1: 1988 Response Class 1
Endurance Class 1
Case information
155.4
Type MCVG 61 relays are housed in 200 4 holes 4.4
size 8 cases. See Figure 4 for 24
dimensions.
Relay type
Rated current
Push button
Rated voltage 203
projection 10 max.
Frequency Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details.
Rated auxiliary voltage
32 212
25 min.
Reset
206 11
Flush mounting.
All dimensions in mm.
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