BE1-51TC

BE1-51TC
TIME OVERCURRENT
RELAY WITH
TORQUE CONTROL

The BE1 -51TC Time Overcurrent Relay with Torque Control provides
the function of a torque controlled relay, but replaces the electro-
mechanical induction disc with a microprocessor for a new standard in
timing and control versatility.

FEATURES APPLICATION
• One relay can simultaneously monitor three phases plus neutral
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currents.
• All typical characteristic curves, including inverse, definite time
delays and BS142 functions are available.
• Isolated or non-isolated contact sensing available.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Characteristics may be field selectable with optional switch.
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• BIT (Built-in-test) simplifies calibration and provides a quick opera-
tional check to confirm the integrity of outputs, LEDs, and targets.
• Pickup repeatability ±2%.
• Timing repeatability ±5%.
EXTERNAL
CONNECTIONS
• Qualified to IEEE C37.90a-1974 Surge Withstand Capability Test.
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• Five year warranty.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INFORMATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 11
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STANDARDS, DIMENSIONS & ACCESSORIES

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APPLICATION
TIME OVERCURRENT RELAYS
Time overcurrent relays provide phase and ground
fault protection for distribution circuits, generators,
transformers, and other major components of the
power system. The relays need to be capable of a wide
range of pickup settings and characteristics in order to
coordinate properly with other protective devices in the
power system.
The BE1-51TC Time Overcurrent Relay with Torque
Control provides single or multiple phase current
sensing within a single unit. The relay features a pickup
setting range of 0.5 to 12 amperes and a variety of
timing characteristics for proper coordination. An
optional selector switch may be included to allow
selection of the desired timing curve when the relay is
installed or set.
TORQUE CONTROL
It is often desirable to enable/disable a time overcurrent
relay according to other system conditions. This is
accomplished by inhibiting the operation of the time
overcurrent relay until another protective relay (such as
a voltage, directional, or distance relay) closes its
output contact, thereby enabling the time overcurrent
relay.
The term “torque-controlled” comes from the way this
was accomplished for electromechanical induction disc
relays and serves as a functional description of a
similar operation by a solid-state relay. The time
overcurrent characteristics of the BE1-51TC are unaf-
Table 1 - Application Summary
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fected by the torque control function. The relay begins
timing if the torque control contact is closed and the
sensed current exceeds pickup. Reset occurs immedi-
ately if the contact opens.
The instantaneous overcurrent function is not torque
controlled, and neutral sensing is not torque con-
trolled.
The BE1-51TC adds a new dimension by providing the
option of non-isolated contact sensing which elimi-
nates the need for dedicated contacts to control the
operation of this device. The BE1-51TC is also avail-
able with isolated dry contact sensing inputs.
The sixteen standard overcurrent timing functions in
the time overcurrent relay provide a means to coordi-
nate with other protective devices, Table 1 illustrates
typical applications for the standard time overcurrent
characteristic curves, An additional set of 16 timing
characteristics is available for extended timing require-
ments. These extended time characteristics are similar
to the standard curves except multiplied by a constant
timing factor of 5.688.
INSTANTANEOUS
OVERCURRENT MONITORING
An instantaneous output, individually adjustable for
current level, may be specified as an aid in coordinat-
ing a relay scheme. (For single-phase styles, a second
independent instantaneous function may be specified.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The specifications on these pages define the many
features and options that can be combined to exactly
satisfy an application requirement. A block diagram
(page 4) is included to show how various standard
features, as well as some of the options, relate to
each other.
enabled at all times.) This contact must have a
minimum rating of 0.05 A at 250 Vdc. Depending on
the selected option, the current through the contacts
may be obtained from the relay itself (isolated contact
sensing), or from a dc source with a voltage rating
compatible to the relay’s power supply input range
(non-isolated contact sensing).

INPUTS Power Supply Inputs

Current Sensing One of four power supply types may be selected to
In most models, two ranges are provided (HIGH/ provide internal operating power. These are described
LOW), each with its own pair of input terminals. Note: in Table 3.
Units with three-phase-and-neutral sensing do not
employ dual range current sensing inputs. The Type J K L Z*
current sensing input capabilities and burden are
shown in Table 2. Nominal 125 Vdc 48 Vdc 24 Vdc 250 Vdc
Table 2 - Sensing Burdens Voltage 120 Vac 230 Vac

Burden 14w 12W 10W 25w

25VA 60 VA

All ac references are 50/60 Hz.

*External modules required for contact sensing when type Z
power supply is specified.

Table 3 - Power Supply Options

OUTPUTS
Time overcurrent output contacts, as well as auxiliary
and optional instantaneous output contacts, are rated
as follows:

Resistive
120/240 Vac- make 30 A for 0.2 seconds, carry 7 A
continuously, break 7 A.
250/240 Vdc - make and carry 30 A for 0.2 seconds,
carry 7 A continuously, break 0.1 A.
500 Vdc - make and carry 15 A for 0.2 seconds, carry
7 A continuously, break 0.1 A.

Inductive
120/200 Vat. 125 Vat, 250 Vdc - break 0.1 A (L/R =
0.04).

PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Tap Selector
Selection of the time overcurrent pickup point is
facilitated by a lo-position selector. This, together with
the TAP CAL control described below, allows conve-
nient and precise settings for all phase elements
simultaneously. A similar set of controls indepen-
Contact Sensing Inputs
dently adjusts neutral pickup (if neutral element is
Each phase of the relay is enabled by an external
specified).
contact. (The neutral and instantaneous functions are
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Figure 1 - Functional Block Diagram

TAP CAL Control Time Dial

This control adjusts the time overcurrent pickup point
between the TAP selector settings. When the TAP
CAL control is fully CW, the actual pickup point will
be within ±5% of the indicated TAP selector setting.
Time Overcurrent Pickup ±2% of pickup
Measuring Accuracy setting
This pair of thumbwheel selectors determines the time
delay between the sensing of a phase overcurrent
condition and the closing of the output contacts. The
time delay may thus be selected over the range of 00
to 99, as shown on the Characteristic Curves (Figures
3 through 16). For relays with extended timing range,
the actual time delay will be approximately 5.7 times
the value shown in the curves.

Time Overcurrent Pickup Better than 95% of Time Delay Accuracy ±5% of the characteristic
Dropout Ratio pickup level. curve value.

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SPECIFICATIONS, continued
Timing Indicator
A light emitting diode (LED) indicates when the sensed
current exceeds the time overcurrent pickup setting -
assuming that the overcurrent condition occurs on an
enabled phase.
Power Indicator
A front panel LED illuminates to indicate that the power
supply is providing the internal operating voltages.
Target Indicators
Targets may be specified to indicate which phase (or
neutral) initiated the overcurrent condition, and which
function was instrumental in causing an output (i.e.,
TIME, INST 1, or INST 2). Either current operated or
internally operated targets may be selected for the
function targets. The element targets (i.e., the phase
and neutral indicators) are always internally operated.
A current operated target requires a minimum current
of 0.2 A in the trip circuit, and is rated at 30 A for 1
second, 7 A for 2 minutes and 3 A continuously. The
internally operated function target should be selected
if the relay has normally closed output contacts.
When targets are specified, the Push-to-Energize
option described below is included.
OPTIONS
In addition to the range of choices indicated above,
the following optional features may be specified.
Instantaneous Overcurrent
An instantaneous overcurrent output may be specified.
Included is a front panel control that covers an adjust-
ment range of 1 to 40 times the phase overcurrent
pickup point as selected by the TAP selector and TAP
CAL controls. When this point is exceeded, the Instan-
taneous 1 output relay energizes (Figure 2).
For relays having two or three-phase-with-neutral
sensing, an independent control adjusts the neutral
instantaneous overcurrent pickup point. When this
point is exceeded, the INST 1 output relay energizes.
Instantaneous Overcurrent ±2% of pickup setting
Pickup Measuring Accuracy.
Instantaneous Overcurrent Better than 98% of
Pickup Dropout Ratio pickup level.
Instantaneous 2
When Option l-2 is selected, an additional independent
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control provides the pickup point adjustment for an
additional instantaneous output relay (INST 2). (This
option is only available on single-phase units.)
Time Current Characteristic Curve Selector
Two options permit selecting, by means of a 16-
position switch directly behind the front panel, as
many as fifteen timing functions. They are identified as
Zl and 22 in the style chart.
Option Zl includes the functions illustrated in Figures
3 through 11, while Option 22 includes those illus-
trated in Figures 3 through 9 plus the BS142 functions
of Figures 12 through 16. Extended timing, when
specified, applies to all Zl and 22 functions.
Push-to-Energize+Output Pushbutton
The Push-to-Energize pushbutton facilitates testing by
energizing the timed output relay (and auxiliary relay if
present). This is accomplished by inserting a thin non-
conducting rod through a hole in the front panel.
If an instantaneous relay is present, a second push-
button is similarly provided to energize it. A third
push-button energizes the Instantaneous 2 relay (if
present).
The Push-to-Energize option is supplied whenever
targets are selected.
Power Supply Status Output
The power supply status output relay has a normally
closed (NC) output contact. This relay is energized
upon power-up, thus opening its NC contact. Normal
relay operating voltage maintains the power supply
status output relay continually energized and its
output contact open. However, if the power supply
output voltage falls below the requirements for proper
operation, the power supply status output relay
deenergizes, thus closing the NC output contact.
SURGE WITHSTAND CAPABILITY
Qualified to IEEE C37.90a-1974 Surge Withstand
Capability Test.
MECHANICAL
Operating Temperature
-40°C (-40°F) to +70°C (+158°F)
Storage Temperature
-65°C (-85°F) to +100°C (+212°F)
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Shock Case
In standard tests, the relay has withstood 15g in each Size S1 (doubled ended) for single-phase units.
of three mutually perpendicular axes without structural Otherwise Size M1 (doubled ended) for all multi-
damage, or degradation of performance. phase units.

Vibration Weight
In standard tests, the relay has withstood 2g in each of Single-phase 13.0 lb max net
three mutually perpendicular axes swept over the range Three-phase 17.0 lb max net
of 10 to 500 Hz for a total of six sweeps, 15 minutes Two-phase-and-neutral 17.0 lb max net
each sweep, without structural damage or degradation Three-phase-and-neutral 17.4 lb max net
of performance.

Figure 2 - Typical Instantaneous Function Response Time

Figure 3 - B1 Short Inverse Figure 4 - B2 Long Inverse Figure 5 - B3 Definite Time

Time Overcurrent Characteristic Curves
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Figure 6 - B4 Moderately Inverse Figure 7 - B5 Inverse Figure 8 - B6 Very Inverse

Figure 9 - B7 Extremely Inverse Figure 10 - B8 I2T Figure 11 - Timing Types C1 through C8

I2T with Limits #1 through #8

Time Overcurrent Characteristic Curves, continued

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CONNECTIONS

Figure 12 - E2 Long Inverse Figure 13 - E4 Inverse (1.3) Figure 14 - E5 Inverse (2.9)

(British Standard 142) Curve (British Standard 142) Curve (British Standard 142) Curve

Figure 15 - E6 Very Inverse Figure 16 - E7 Extremely Inverse

(British Standard 142) Curve (British Standard 142) Curve

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Figure 17 - Control Circuit Connections

Figure 18 - Contact Sensing Connections

(for Relays with Power Supply Types J, K, and L)

Figure 19 - Single Phase and Three Phase

(Current Sensing Types K and G)

Figure 20 -
Three-Phase-With-Neutral Figure 21- Two-Phase-and-Neutral
(Current Sensing Type H) (Current Sensing Type K)
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Figure 22 - Contact Sensing Connections Using Modules (Only for Relays with Type Z Power Supply)

ORDERING
MODEL NUMBER
BEl-51TC Time Overcurrent Relay with Torque
Control.
STYLE NUMBER
The style number appears on the front panel, drawout
cradle, and inside the case assembly. This style
number is an alphanumeric combination of characters
identifying the features included in a particular unit.
The sample style number below illustrates the manner
in which the various features are designated. The
Style Number Identification Chart (page 12) defines
each of the options and characteristics available for
this device.
SAMPLE STYLE NUMBER Gl E-B5J-Bl Cl F
The style number above describes a BE1-51TC Time
Overcurrent Relay with Torque Control having the
following features:
(G) 3-phase current sensing.
(1) 0.5 to 12 ampere time overcurrent pickup range.
HOW TO ORDER:
Designate the model number, followed by the com-
plete style number:
BE1-51TC
Style Number:
Complete the style number by selecting one feature
from each column of the Style Number Identification
Chart and entering its designation letter or number in
the appropriate square. (Two squares are used to
indicate time delay characteristics.) All squares must
be completed.
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(E) All output contacts are normally open.
(B5) Inverse time overcurrent function.
(J) Internal operating power is obtained from an
external 125 Vdc or 100/120 Vac source.
(A) All targets are internally operated. Push-to-
Energize pushbuttons are included when targets are
selected.
(1) One Instantaneous Overcurrent element.
(C) Isolated contact sensing.
(1) Normally open auxiliary output contacts operate
concurrently with the time overcurrent output relay.
(F) The relay case is configured for flush mounting.
NOTE: Description of a relay must include both the
model number and complete style number.
STANDARD ACCESSORIES:
The following standard accessories are available for
the BE1-51TC Time Overcurrent Relay with Torque
Control.
Test Plug
Order test plug, Basler Electric part number 10095.
(Two plugs may be required for complete testing
capabilities).
Extender Board
The extender board will permit troubleshooting of the
PC boards outside the relay cradle. Order Basler part
number 9 1655 00 100.
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