Ideal for monitoring 3-phase power supplies
for industrial facilities and equipment.
• Monitor overvoltages, undervoltages, phase sequence, and
phase loss for three-phase 3-wire or 4-wire power supplies with
just one Unit.
Switch setting for 3-phase 3-wire or 3-phase 4-wire power
supply.
• Two SPDT output relays, 6 A at 250 VAC (resistive load).
Output overvoltages and undervoltages using separate relays.
• World-wide power specifications supported by one Unit
(switchable).
• Output status can be monitored using LED indicator.
Model Number Structure
■ Model Number Legend
1. Basic Model
K8AB: Measuring and Monitoring Relays
2. Functions
PM:Three-phase Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay (Simultaneous upper and lower monitoring)
Ambient operating temperature−20 to 60°C (with no condensation or icing)
Storage temperature−40 to 70°C (with no condensation or icing)
Ambient operating humidity25% to 85% (with no condensation)
Storage humidity25% to 85% (with no condensation)
Altitude2,000 m max.
Terminal screw tightening torque0.49 N·m
Terminal wiring methodRecommended wire
Case colorMunsell 5Y8/1
Case materialABS resin (self-extinguishing resin) UL94-V0
WeightApprox. 130 g
MountingMounted to DIN Track or via M4 screws (tight ening torque: 1.2 N·m)
Dimensions22.5 (W) × 90 (H) × 100 (D) mm
K8AB-PM1Three-phase, three-wire Mode: 200, 220, 230 and 240 VAC
K8AB-PM2Three-phase, three-wire Mode: 380, 400, 415 and 480 VAC
Overvoltage/undervoltage0.1 to 30 s
Reversed phase/phase loss0.1 s max.
Three-phase, four-wire Mode: 115, 127, 133 and 138 VAC
Three-phase, four-wire Mode: 220, 230, 240 and 277 VAC
K8AB-PM2: 45 VA max.
−30% to 25% of rated input volta ge
Undervoltage
−30% to 25% of rated input volta ge
Note: The rated input voltage can be switched using the DIP switch.
Resistive load
6 A at 250 VAC (cosφ = 1)
6 A at 30 VDC (L/R = 0 ms)
Inductive load
1 A at 250 VAC (cosφ = 0.4)
1 A at 30 VDC (L/R = 7 ms)
Maximum contact voltage: 250 VAC
Maximum contact current: 6 A AC
Maximum switching capacity: 1,500 VA
Minimum load: 10 mA at 5 VDC
Mechanical life: 10,000,000 operations
Electrical life:Make: 50,000 times, Break: 30,000 times
Solid wire: 2.5 mm
Twisted wires: AWG16, AWG18
Note: 1. Ferrules with insulating sleeves must be used with twisted wires.
2. Two wires can be twisted together.
Recommended ferrules
Al 1,5-8BK (for AWG16) manufactured by Phoenix Contact
Al 1-8RD (for AWG18) manufactured by Phoenix Contact
Al 0,75-8GY (for A WG18) manufactured by Phoenix Contact
Input frequency range45 to 65 Hz
Overload capacityContinuous input: 115% of maxim um input, 10 s max.: 125% of maximum input
Setting errorOperating valueSet value ±10% of full scale
Operating time
Startup lock timeSet value ±0.5 s
Repeat errorOperating valueOperating value ±2%
Reset valueOvervoltage: Operating value x 95% ±2%
Operating timeOperating time repeat error: ±50 ms
Startup lock timeStartup lock time repeat error: ±0.5 s
Temperature influenceOperating value
Humidity influenceOperating value
Influence of input frequencyAt 45 to 65 Hz
Applicable
standards
Insulation resistance20 MΩ min.
Dielectric strength2,000 VAC for one minute
Noise immunity 1,500 V power supply terminal common/normal mode
Vibration resistance
Shock resistance100 m/s
Degree of protectionTerminal section: Finger protection
Conforming standardsEN60255-5 and EN60255-6
EMCEN61326
Safety standardsUL508
Error calculation: Error = ((Maximum operating value − Minimum operating value (over 10 operations))/2)/
Average value × 100%
Undervoltage: Operating valu e x 105% ±2%
Error calculation: Error = ((Maximum reset value − Minimum rese t value (over 10 resets))/2)/Average value
× 100%
Overvoltage: Measured when input suddenly changes from 70% to 120% of setting.
Undervoltage: Measured when input suddenly changes from 120% to 70% of setting.
The input voltage, however, must be between 70% and 125% of rating.
(The operating time when the operating time is set to the minimum value and the power supply suddenly
changes from 0% to 100%.)
Drift based on measured value at standard temperature:
−20°C to standard temperature: ±1,000 ppm/°C max.
Standard temperature to 60°C: ±1,000 ppm/°C max.
(Humidity: 25% to 80%)
Operating time
Fluctuation based on measured value at standard temperature:
−20°C to standard temperature: ±10% max.
Standard temperature to 60°C: ±10% max.
(Humidity: 25% to 80%)
Based on ambient humidity of 65%
25% to 80%: ±5% max.
Operating time
Based on ambient room humidity
25% to 80%: ±10% max.
Operating value ±5% max.
Operating time ±10% max.
Note: The error in the operating value and oper ating time under standard conditions.
Between external terminals and case
Between input terminals and output 1 terminals
Between input terminals and output 2 terminals
Between output 1 terminals and output 2 terminals
Between external terminals and case
Between input terminals and output 1 terminals
Between input terminals and output 2 terminals
Between output 1 terminals and output 2 terminals
Square-wave noise of ±1 µs/100 ns pulse width with 1-ns rise time
Frequency 10 to 55 Hz, 0.35-mm single amplitude, acceleration 50 m/s
10 sweeps of 5 min each in X, Y, and Z directions
2
, 3 times each in 6 directions along three axes (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)
Note: 1. The K8AB-PM output relay is normally operative.
2. The power ON lock prevents unnecessary alarms from being generated during the
instable period when the power is first turned on. There is no relay output during timer
operation.
3. Phase loss is detected by L1, L2, and L3 voltage drops.
A phase loss will exist if any of the phases drops below 60% of the rated input.
4. L1 and L2 function both as the power supply terminals and as input terminals. If the
voltage drops dramatically, then the Relay will not operate due to an undervoltage.
5. Phase loss on the power supply or load side cannot be detected in the motor load
during operation.
■ Wiring Diagram
Overvoltage/Undervoltage and Phase Sequence/Phase Loss Operation Diagram
L1NL2 L3
Voltage input
Signal output
Signal output
Load
L1
L2
L3
14
12
Overvoltage
24
22
Undervoltage
Phase loss,
reversed phase
N
11
21
Operation Indicators
ItemDisplayContact operation
Ry_LED Over_LED Under_LED Over_Ry Under_Ry
Overvoltage
Undervoltage
Phase
loss
Reversed
phase
Correct
phase
Note: 1. While phase loss is detected, Over_Ry will also be OFF.
ONONOFFOFFON
ONOFFONONOFF
OFFOFF (See
note 1.)
ONOFF
(See note
OFF
1.)
ONOFFFlashing
ONOFF
(See note
2.)
ONOFFOFFONON
2. The indicator flashes at 1-second intervals when reversed
phases are detected and at 0.5-second intervals during the
detection time.