Basler Electric BE1-50/51B-218 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
OVERCURRENT RELAYS
BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228
Publication: 9252000995
Revision: H 01/09
INTRODUCTION
This instruction manual provides information about the operation and installation of the BE1-50/51B-218
and BE1-50/51B-228 Overcurrent Relays. To accomplish this, the following information is provided:
General Information and Specifications
Controls and Indicators
Functional Description
Installation and Maintenance
Testing
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, only qualified personnel should
perform the procedures in this manual.
NOTE
Be sure that the relay is hard-wired to earth ground with no smaller than 12 AWG
copper wire attached to the ground terminal on the rear of the unit case. When
the relay is configured in a system with other devices, it is recommended to use a
separate lead to the ground bus from each unit.
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First Printing: March 1996
Printed in USA
© 2009 Basler Electric, Highland Illinois 62249 USA
All Rights Reserved
January 2009
CONFIDENTIAL
of Basler Electric, Highland Illinois, USA. It is loaned for confidential use, subject
to return on request, and with the mutual understanding that it will not be used in
any manner detrimental to the interest of Basler Electric.
It is not
provide data for every possible contingency regarding installation or operation. The availability and design
of all features and options are subject to modification without notice. Should further information be
required, contact Basler Electric.
the intention of this manual to cover all details and variations in equipment, nor does this manual
INFORMATION
BASLER ELECTRIC
ROUTE 143, BOX 269
HIGHLAND IL 62249 USA
http://www.basler.com, info@basler.com
PHONE +1 618.654.2341 FAX +1 618.654.2351
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REVISION HISTORY
The following information provides a historical summary of the changes made to this instruction manual
(9252000995). Revisions are listed in reverse chronological order.
Manual
Revision and Date
H, 01/09
G, 03/08
F, 01/07
E, 12/06
D, 02/03
C, 12/00
B, 12/99
A, 05/98
—, 03/96
Updated Storage statement in Section 4.
Modified Figure 5-2, Target Operational Test Setup.
In Section 5, modified Target Test so that TIME and INST targets
can be verified independently from each other.
Minor text edits throughout manual.
Updated front panel drawings to show new reset button.
Updated descriptions of targets and reset button.
Moved Time Characteristic Curve Figures to Appendix A.
Added manual part number and revision to footers.
Updated Figure 4-1, Outline Dimensions for Case S1.
Updated Figure 4-2, Panel Drilling Diagram for Case S1.
Moved Revision History to the front of manual.
Changed manual to cover the BE1-50/51B-228 in addition to the
BE1-50/51B-218.
Re-organized the specifications in Section 1.
Updated drawings in Section 2 to reflect changes to the PC board.
Also updated the rest of the manual to reflect the change in switch
call out from SW8 to SW3.
Added new functionality to the PICKUP LED. It is now the
ACTIVE/PICKUP LED and will be green when active and red when
picked up.
Changed all references to target test current to one ampere
alternating current.
Added Patent number to Specifications. Changed manual format to
reflect the current style.
Initial release
Change
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 1-1
SECTION 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS........................................................................................ 2-1
SECTION 3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................3-1
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 4-1
SECTION 5 TESTING ............................................................................................................................ 5-1
APPENDIX A TIME CHARACTERISTIC CURVES................................................................................A-1
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SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................1-1
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................1-1
FEATURES............................................................................................................................................1-1
Advantages.........................................................................................................................................1-2
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Current Sensing Input ........................................................................................................................1-2
Time Overcurrent (51) Element.......................................................................................................... 1-2
Instantaneous Overcurrent (50) Element...........................................................................................1-5
Burden................................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Frequency Response......................................................................................................................... 1-7
Transient Response........................................................................................................................... 1-7
Harmonic Response........................................................................................................................... 1-7
Target Indicators ................................................................................................................................1-8
Output Contacts .................................................................................................................................1-8
Type Tests.......................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Environment .......................................................................................................................................1-9
Agency Recognition ........................................................................................................................... 1-9
Physical..............................................................................................................................................1-9
Figures
Figure 1-1. Integrating Reset Characteristic Curve...................................................................................1-5
Figure 1-2. Instantaneous Characteristic Curves......................................................................................1-6
Figure 1-3. Burden Characteristics............................................................................................................ 1-7
Figure 1-4. Harmonic Rejection................................................................................................................. 1-8
Tables
Table 1-1. GE IAC Relays Suitable For Direct Replacement.................................................................... 1-1
Table 1-2. Time Characteristic Curve Constants with SW3-3 Open (Off)................................................. 1-3
Table 1-3. Time Characteristic Curve Constants with SW3-3 Closed (On)..............................................1-4
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SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 overcurrent relays are direct replacements for General Electric
IAC relays. BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 protective relays are enclosed in an S1 case. The
BE1-50/51B-218 has a 5 ampere current sensing input. The BE1-50/51B-228 has a 1 ampere current
sensing input. Compatible IAC model numbers are listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. GE IAC Relays Suitable For Direct Replacement
IAC Model Number Curve Type
12IAC51AA
12IAC51BA
12IAC53AA
12IAC53BA
12IAC55AA
12IAC55BA
12IAC66AA
12IAC66BA
12IAC77AA
12IAC77BA
Inverse
Inverse with Instantaneous
Very Inverse
Very Inverse with Instantaneous
Short Time
Short Time with Instantaneous
Long Time
Long Time with Instantaneous
Extremely Inverse
Extremely Inverse with Instantaneous
Any digit covering all pickup ranges and 50 Hz or 60 Hz models.
Basler Electric BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 protective relays are self-powered, microprocessorbased, non-directional phase or ground relays that monitor the magnitude of a single-phase ac current to
provide accurate instantaneous and time overcurrent protection for 50 Hz or 60 Hz power systems. Each
model covers 10 popular time characteristics and a wide range of pickup settings.
FEATURES
A wide range of pickup settings and front panel selectable time characteristics permit applications
involving coordination with fuses, reclosers, cold load pickup, motor starting, and fixed time requirements.
Also, an integrating reset function is available to simulate the disk reset of electromechanical relays.
BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 overcurrent relays have the following standard features.
Independent time and instantaneous elements
A secure method to manually trip the breaker at the relay front panel
Direct reading front panel controls
Minimum pickup setting for safety during installation
Time characteristics extend to a pickup multiple of 40
Rugged draw-out construction with steel case
Gravity latching targets retain indication without power
Built-in accuracy eliminates internal adjustments
Minimum transient overreach
Field selectable characteristic curve selection similar to either GE IAC or ABB type curves
Field selectable instantaneous or integrating reset
Field selectable 50 or 60 Hz operation
Field selectable 0.0 or 0.1 second, fixed, instantaneous delay
Internal switches provide for selecting system operating frequencies of 50 or 60 Hz, instantaneous
element delays of 0.0 or 0.1 second, characteristic curve group selection for either GE IAC or ABB type
curves, and instantaneous or integrating reset characteristics. Switch location and description is provided
in Section 2.
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Advantages
BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 overcurrent relays have many advantages over other overcurrent
relays. The primary advantages are:
Time characteristics are defined by equations and graphs
Field selectable time characteristics
Very low burden extends the linear range of the CTs
Self powered from the sensed current
Continuous automatic calibration
BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 overcurrent relays may be tested without removing the relay from
the case. Shorting contacts are provided for all current inputs when the connection plugs or relay chassis
is removed from the relay case.
SPECIFICATIONS
BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 electrical and physical specifications are listed in the following
paragraphs.
Current Sensing Input
BE1-50/51B-218
Continuous Current: 14 Aac
One Second Rating: 400 Aac
BE1-50/51B-228
Continuous Current: 2.8 Aac
One Second Rating: 80 Aac
Time Overcurrent (51) Element
Setting the T
state and may be used as a safety setting.
BE1-50/51B-218 Pickup
Setting Range: 0.5 to 15.9 Aac
Setting Increment: 0.1 Aac
Accuracy: ±2%, ±25 milliamperes at or above 0.5 ampere setting
BE1-50/51B-228 Pickup
Setting Range: 0.1 to 3.18 Aac
Setting Increment: 0.02 Aac
Accuracy: ±2%, ±5 milliamperes at or above 0.1 ampere setting
Dropout
Dropout occurs at 95% of pickup value.
Timing Range
0.0 to 9.9 seconds in 0.1 second steps.
IME PICKUP control at the minimum pickup setting places the relay in the most sensitive
Timing Accuracy
The timing accuracy is the sum of ±1 cycle, ±2%. This accuracy applies to the range of 1.3 to 40 times tap
and is for a given measured multiple of tap. The measurement of the multiple of tap has an accuracy that
is the sum of ±2%, ±25 milliamperes for the BE1-50/51B-218 and ±2%, ±5 milliamperes for the BE150/51B-228.
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Timing Accuracy Example (BE1-50/51B-218)
PU setting: 5 amperes
Current Applied: 6.5 amperes
+ Multiple Tolerance: 6.655 amperes
– Multiple Tolerance: 6.345 amperes
Time Curve: E
Time Dial: 5.0
Minimum time dial
using 6.655 amperes: 46.5470 seconds
Maximum time dial
using 61.3968 amperes: 61.3968 seconds
Curve time using 6.5 amperes: 53.1800 seconds
Curve Characteristics
Nine inverse time functions and one fixed time function can be selected by the front-panel Curve switch.
Characteristic curves for the inverse and definite time functions are defined by the following equation.
Where: T
T
T
AD
N
KBD
CM
-
A, B, C, N, K = constants for the particular curve
= time to trip in seconds
T
D = time dial setting
M = multiple of pickup setting
Time characteristic curve constants are listed in Tables 1-2 and 1-3. Constants have been selected to
conform to the characteristics of electromechanical relays over a range of pickup multiples from 1.3 to 40.
Values of the constants are provided for use in computer relay setting software. Timing accuracy is 1
cycle, 2 percent of time to trip.
Table 1-2. Time Characteristic Curve Constants with SW3-3 Open (Off)
Curve Type
BE1 Similar To
Figure
Number †
A B C N K R
Constants
S ABB CO-2 A-1 0.2663 0.03393 1.000 1.2969 0.028 0.500
L ABB CO-5 A-2 5.6143 2.18592 1.000 1.000 0.028 15.750
D ABB CO-6 A-3 0.4797 0.21359 1.000 1.5625 0.028 0.875
M ABB CO-7 A-4 0.3022 0.12840 1.000 0.5000 0.028 1.750
I ABB CO-8 A-5 8.9341 0.17966 1.000 2.0938 0.028 9.000
V ABB CO-9 A-6 5.4678 0.10814 1.000 2.0469 0.028 5.500
E ABB CO-11 A-7 7.7624 0.02758 1.000 2.0938 0.028 7.750
B BS142-B ‡ A-8 1.4638 0.00000 1.000 1.0469 0.028 3.250
C BS142-C ‡ A-9 8.2506 0.00000 1.000 2.0469 0.028 8.000
F None § N/A 0.0000 1.00000 0.000 0.0000 0.000 1.000
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Table 1-3. Time Characteristic Curve Constants with SW3-3 Closed (On)
Curve Type
BE1 Similar To
Figure
Number †
A B C N K R
Constants
S GE IAC 55 A-10 0.0286 0.0208 1.000 0.9844 0.028 0.0940
L GE IAC 66 A-11 2.3955 0.00002 1.000 0.3125 0.028 7.8001
D ABB CO-6 A-3 0.4797 0.21359 1.000 1.5625 0.028 0.8750
M ABB CO-7 A-4 0.3022 0.12840 1.000 0.5000 0.028 1.7500
I GE IAC 51 A-12 0.2747 0.1042 1.000 0.4375 0.028 0.8868
V GE IAC 53 A-13 4.4309 0.0991 1.000 1.9531 0.028 5.8231
E GE IAC 77 A-14 4.9883 0.0129 1.000 2.0469 0.028 4.7742
B BS142-B ‡ A-8 1.4636 0.00000 1.000 1.0469 0.028 3.2500
C BS142-C ‡ A-9 8.2506 0.00000 1.000 2.0469 0.028 8.0000
F None § N/A 0.0000 1.00000 0.000 0.0000 0.000 1.0000
Notes for Tables 1-2 and 1-3
BE1 Curve Types: S: Short Inverse V: Very Inverse
L: Long Inverse E: Extremely Inverse
D: Definite Time B: BS142 Very Inverse
M: Moderately Inverse C: BS142 Extremely Inverse
I: Inverse F: Fixed Time Delay
† Figure numbers refer to the characteristic curves located in Appendix A, Time Characteristic Curves.
‡ Curves B and C are defined in British Standard BS142 and IEC Standard IEC 255-4.
§ Fixed time delay, adjustable from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds.
Integrating Reset
Reset begins when the current drops below 95% of pickup. Integrating reset simulates the disk reset of
electromechanical relays. BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 relays provide the integrating reset
function even when input current falls to zero.
Integrating reset characteristics are defined by the following equation and shown in Figure 1-1. Equation
constants are provided in Tables 1-2 or 1-3.
Integrating Reset Equation:
Where:
T
= Time to reset in seconds
RD
T
R
2
1M
R
R = Constant for the particular curve
D = TIME DIAL setting
M = Current in multiples of PICKUP setting during reset
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100.0
10.0
xRD (Seconds)
1.0
0.000 0.200 0.400 0.600 0.800 1.000 1.200
Multiple of Pickup
Vertical axis xRD (Seconds) is applicable for all curves and is derived from
multiplying the constant R for the curve selected times D (the Time Dial setting).
Figure 1-1. Integrating Reset Characteristic Curve
P0046-11
Instantaneous Overcurrent (50) Element
Setting the I
NST PICKUP control to the minimum pickup setting places the relay in the most sensitive
state and may be used as a safety setting.
BE1-50/51B-218 Pickup
Setting Range: 1 to 99 Aac
Setting Increment: 1 Aac
Accuracy: ±2%, ±25 milliamperes at or above 1.0 ampere setting
BE1-50/51B-228 Pickup
Setting Range: 0.2 to 19.8 Aac
Setting Increment: 0.2 Aac
Accuracy: ±2%, ±5 milliamperes at or above 0.2 ampere setting
Dropout
Dropout occurs at 95% of pickup value.
Curve Characteristics
Instantaneous characteristic curves are similar to standard electromechanical instantaneous units.
However, the time to trip for applications where the initial current through the relay is less than 0.4
ampere (5 ampere relay) or 0.08 ampere (1 ampere relay) may be slightly longer. This may occur on a
very lightly loaded circuit or when the relay is providing ground protection and is connected to measure
neutral current. Figure 1-2 shows the instantaneous characteri stic curves for maximum time to trip.
An additional fixed delay of 0.1 second may be added with internal switch SW3-2. This delay applies to
both phase and ground applications. Closing switch SW3-2 provides an additional delay of 0.1 second.
Section 2 illustrates the location of SW3.
The instantaneous element in BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 relays may be set lower than the
instantaneous element in IAC relays and still have the same reach. This is because the BE1-50/51B-218
and BE1-50/51B-228 instantaneous element effectively eliminates the fault current transient overreach
components. When calculating BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 relay instantaneous element
settings, calculate the symmetrical value without any adder for transient overreach.
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Figure 1-2. Instantaneous Characteristic Curves
Burden
Burden is non-linear. Figure 1-3 illustrates the devi
ce burden.
BE1-50/51B-218
At 0.5 amperes: 4.8
At 5.0 amperes: 0.2
BE1-50/51B-228
At 0.1 ampere: 120
At 1.0 ampere: 5
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Figure 1-3. Burden Characteristics
Frequency Response
A chang
pickup.
Transient Response
<10% ove
Harmonic Response
Figure 1-4 shows that a
containing 40% seventh harmonic. This corresponds to a 10:1 rejection ratio. Other conditions may be
evaluated in the same manner.
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e of ±5 Hz from the nominal 50/60 Hz current causes <0.5% change in the current required for
rreach with system time constants up to 40 ms.
relay set for 1 ampere pickup would pick up at 0.96 amperes with a current
Figure 1-4. Harmonic Rejection
Target Indicators
Gravity latch
ed, manually reset targets indicate that current of 0.2 amperes or greater was present in the
trip circuit. Target coil resistance is less than 0.1 ohms and operate time is less than one millisecond. See
Output Contacts for maximum current rating.
Output Contacts
Output co
ntacts are surge protected and rated as follows.
Resistive Ratings
120/240 Vac: Make 30 amperes for 0.2 seconds, carry 7 amperes for 2 minutes, 3
amperes continuously, and break 5 amperes.
125/250 Vdc: Make 30 amperes for 0.2 seconds, carry 7 amperes for 2 minutes, 3
amperes continuously, and break 0.3 ampere.
Inductive Ratings
120/240 Vac, 125/250 Vdc: Make and carry 30 amperes for 0.2 seconds, carry 7 amperes for 2
minutes, 3 amperes continuously, and break 0.3 ampere. (L/R = 0.04).
Type Tests
Isolation
Meets IEC 255-5 and exceeds IEEE C37.90-1989, one-minute dielectric (high potential) tests as follows.
All circuits to ground: 2,828 Vdc or 2,000 Vac
Input to Output Circuits: 2,828 Vdc or 2,000 Vac
Surge Withstand Capability Qualified to IEEE C37.90.1-1989 Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Protective Relays
and Relay Systems.
Impulse
Qualified to IEC 255-5.
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Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
Field-tested using a 5-watt, hand-held transceiver operating at random frequencies centered around 144
MHz and 440 MHz, with the antenna located 6 inches from the relay in both horizontal and vertical
planes.
Vibration
Withstands 2 G in each of three mutually perpendicular planes swept over the range of 10 to 500 Hz for a
total of 6 sweeps, 15 minutes each sweep.
Shock
Withstands 15 G in each of three mutually perpendicular planes.
Environment
Operating Te
mperature: –40C to 70C (–40F to158F)
Storage Temperature: –50C to 70C (–58F to 158F).
Agency Recognition
GOST-R Certification
GOST-R certified per the relevant stan
dards of Gosstandart of Russia.
Physical
Ca
se Size: S1 (Refer to Section 4, Installation for case dimensions.)
Weight: 6.4 lb (2.77 kg)
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SECTION 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 2 CON
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................
Figures
Figure 2-1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators .......................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2. Location of SW3......................................................................................................................2-2
Tables
Table 2-1. BE1-50/51B-218 and BE1-50/51B-228 Controls and Indicators..............................................2-3
TROLS AND INDICATORS........................................................................................2-1
2-1
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