Types MVAJ 05, 10, 20

Tripping and Control Relays

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Types MVAJ 05, 10, 20
Tripping and Control Relays

Figure 1: MVAJ 05 Relay

Features
• Directly operates circuit breaker
trip coils Introduction Models Available
Protective relays are precise • Trip relays
• High reliability
measuring devices, the contacts of
which should not be expected to Trip relays possess a standard hand
• High speed operation
switch large electrical loads. In reset flag and operate within 10ms.
• Negligible contact bounce some cases, the protective relay Table 1 shows the trip relay
may trip a circuit breaker directly, versions available.
• 10 contacts in Midos size 2 case
or according to the coil rating and
• Control relays
• Supplied as high burden the number of circuits to be
energised, may do so using a MVAJ Control relay variants of each trip
• Low burden selectable by tripping relay. The MVAJ relay relay are available. These relays
removing an external link interfaces the protection relay with possess a following flag and
the circuit breaker to provide the operate in approximately 15ms.
• Hand, electrical, hand or
higher contact capacity, additional All relays configured for high
electrical and self reset versions
contacts for tripping multiple circuit burden applications are suitable for
• Reset inhibition feature breakers, control functions, dc operation only.
signalling and interlocking.
• Immunity to wiring capacitance
The MVAJ range comprises highly
discharge
reliable hinged armature relays
• Delayed cut-off available in high designed to directly operate circuit
burden applications breaker trip coils. Built to very high
specifications, the MVAJ range
• AC or DC operation for low provides a highly flexible and
burden configuration reliable link between the protective
relays and the circuit breakers.
• 2.5 second time delay

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Application
Reset mechanism 5 contacts 10 contacts 20 contacts
Self reset relays reset when the
initiating signal is removed, making Self reset MVAJ 051 MVAJ 101 MVAJ 201
them suitable for use as trip relays in Self reset (2.5s delayed reset) - MVAJ 102 MVAJ 202
auto-reclose schemes and also for
Hand reset MVAJ 053 MVAJ 103 MVAJ 203
general flagging purposes. Hand reset
relays require manual resetting making Electrical reset MVAJ 054 MVAJ 104 MVAJ 204
them effective lockout relays, which are
Hand and electrical reset MVAJ 055 MVAJ 105 MVAJ 205
commonly used to trip circuit breakers
associated with transformers. Electrical
reset relays require a voltage to be Table 1: Trip relay model variants
applied to the unit to reset the contacts.
These relays may be used in auto-
Where required, multiple operate Low burden application
reclose schemes, or where remote
resetting of the relay is required. lines may be used to drive a single These relays are suitable for general
MVAJ trip relay. In these cases applications where the initiating
Trip relay MCAA relays may be connected in contact is located close to the relay.
series with each of the operate lines When configured for low burden
With the exception of MVAJ 102 and
to indicate which line caused the trip applications, by removing the
MVAJ 202 time delayed self reset
condition. external link from terminals 22 and
relays, all trip relays are suitable for
either low burden or high burden Type MVAJ 102 and 202 relays 24, the burden is either cut off during
applications. have been specifically designed for operation or is economised to a low
applications requiring a tripping figure instantaneously.
High burden application relay which is self-resetting after a
nominal delay of 2.5 seconds. Control relay
These relays, supplied as high burden,
are suitable for use in high security Control relay variants of the standard
This relay may be used, for example, trip relay are suitable for applications
circuit breaker tripping circuits. The high for inter-tripping between higher
burden provides greater immunity to where the operating time of the unit
voltage and lower voltage circuit is not critical but where the condition
capacitance discharge currents, which breakers of a large three phase power
can result at the inception of an earth of the armature should be clear from
transformer. This may become the position of the following flag.
fault on battery wiring. This makes the necessary when the higher voltage
relays particularly suitable for use in circuit breaker is tripped after a heavy Configuration
distributed tripping or control relay internal fault, by protection which
contact logic schemes, where the All trip relays are supplied as high
cannot conveniently provide an
initiating contact may be remote from burden. With the exception of MVAJ
auxiliary contact with a dwell time
the relay. 102 and 202, they may be
long enough to ensure correct tripping
converted to low burden by removing
of the lower voltage circuit breaker.
• MVAJ 05 the link between case terminals 22
When configured for high burden Typically, the relay is initiated by and 24.
applications the burden is either cut transformer protection, such as
A second link connected between
off at operation or is economised to overall differential, restricted earth
case terminals 21 and 23 enables a
a low figure instantaneously. fault and Buchholz relays, in
reset inhibitor feature to be introduced
arrangements where both the HV and
• MVAJ 10, MVAJ 20 into the circuit of 10 and 20 contact
LV circuit breakers are to be tripped
electrical reset relays ensuring that the
When configured for high burden simultaneously.
reset circuit is disabled when the
applications the burden is either cut The HV breaker may be expected to operate circuit is energised.
off or is economised to a low figure trip more quickly than the LV breaker
after a 40 - 60ms time delay. On relay types 104, 105, 204 and
so the tripping signal is maintained
205 this link may be removed if this
Due to the greater minimum by the delayed reset. This ensures
feature is not required.
operating current, the high burden complete clearance by the LV circuit
also permits the use of supervision breaker, even though the fault may This link must remain fitted to MVAJ
relays such as type MVAX 11, where have been cleared largely by the HV 101 and 201 relays to enable the
the wiring is at risk. The 40 - 60ms breaker and the protection has economising circuit.
time delay ensures reliable operation started to reset.
Tables 2 and 3 describe the user
of series elements such as type selectable features which are
MCAA repeat relays. available by external linkconnection.
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 configuration and for the MVAJ 054
Relay type Feature Link in Link out and 055 relays in high burden
MVAJ 051, 053, 054, 055 Burden High Low configuration. For type MVAJ 104,
105, 204 and 205 relays
Cut-off Instantaneous Instantaneous configured for high burden
MVAJ 101, 103, 104, 105 Burden High Low operation, as supplied, the burden
is reduced to approximately 100W
201, 203, 204, 205 Cut-off 40-60ms time delayed Instantaneous
for 40-60ms before being cut off to
MVAJ 102, 202 Link not necessary – as configured as high either zero or an economised level.
burden models
For a hand/electrically reset relay,
Note: At the point at which the relay cut-off occurs the current drawn by the relay is either once the main attracted armature
reduced to an economised level or is removed entirely (ie. zero watt cut-off state for unit is latched in the operated state
MVAJ 05 or 2mA for MVAJ 10 and MVAJ 20). internal contact RL1-B closes, thus
enabling the reset circuit. The relay
Table 2: Configuration of high/low burden link (terminals 22 to 24) may then be reset by energising the
reset coil by means of closing the
reset contact. If the reset contact is
Relay type Feature Link in Link out
closed while the protective contact
MVAJ 051, 053, 054, Link not available PR is also closed, the relay will
oscillate between operated and
055, 102, 202
reset states.
MVAJ 101, 201 Link fitted (relay cut-off to economised state)
If required, the reset inhibitor may
MVAJ 103, 203 Link not available (relay cut-off to zero watts) be activated by linking case
terminals 21 and 23. This circuit
MVAJ 104, 105, 204, 205 Cut-off state economised zero watts
ensures that while PR is closed
reset inhibitor active disabled contact RL2-1 is open, stopping the
Table 3: Configuration of economising/reset inhibit link (terminals 21 to 23) reset circuit from being
simultaneously energised and thus
protecting the circuit.
Description For type MVAJ 103 and 203 relays
configured for high burden Self reset relays types MVAJ
General operation, as supplied, the burden is 051, 101, 201
The relays are built around a simple reduced to approximately 100W for Self reset relays operate in the same
magnetic latch system which holds 40-60ms before being cut off to manner as the hand and electrical
the attracted armature unit in the zero. When the break contact cuts- models but have a residual gap in
operated state. Versions have either off RL1, the high burden is held the magnetic path to ensure that
one or two elements depending through R5 until the time delay circuit they reset.
upon the number of output contacts switches it out. This time delay t
For a self-reset relay, when the
required. The contacts themselves allows any flagging or auxiliary
attracted armature unit RL1 is
have been designed specifically to element in series with the tripping
energised by the protection contact
minimise the amount of contact relay to operate before full cut-off.
PR, contact RL1-A opens, switching
bounce experienced on the relay. The relay is reset by means of a in resistance in series with RL1 and
push-button located on the front reducing the burden to a level
Hand reset relays types MVAJ cover. For type MVAJ 20 relays sufficient to hold RL1 in the
053, 103, 203 each element is reset separately. operated condition. On the opening
These relays incorporate an internal of PR this economised burden is
break contact RL1-A in series with Electrical, hand/electrical removed and RL1 resets.
the operate coil of attracted reset relays types MVAJ 054,
armature unit RL1. This contact 055, 104, 105, 204, 205 For all relays in the low burden
breaks the coil circuit and reduces configuration and for the MVAJ 051
These relays operate similarly to the
the burden to zero for all relays in relay in high burden configuration
hand reset relays. The internal
the low burden configuration and the burden is economised
break contact in series with the
for the MVAJ 053 relay in high instantaneously. For type MVAJ 101
operate coil breaks the coil circuit
burden configuration. and 201 relays configured for high
and reduces the burden to zero for
burden operation the burden is
all relays in the low burden
reduced to approximately 100W for

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40-60ms before being cut off to an Technical Data
economised level. The external link
between case terminals 21 and 23 Ratings
must remain fitted on these relays. • Auxiliary voltage (Vx) Rated voltage Operative range
(Vx) (V)
2.5 second time delayed self 24/27 14.4 - 32.4
reset relays types MVAJ 102, 30/34 18.0 - 40.8
202 48/54 28.8 - 64.8
The MVAJ 102 and 202 relays can 110/125 66 - 150
accept either a fleeting initiation or 220/250 132 - 300
persistent initiation. With the latter, Minimum operate voltage 35% of lower rated voltage
the relay will provide a tripping
Burdens
signal of corresponding duration
plus the 2.5s time delay. This relay Burden at higher rated voltage Minimum operating current
uses the same basic principal of (W) (mA)
operation as that described for the To operate*Operated To reset up to 125V* 220/250V*
standard self reset relay. The MVAJ 05 80/150 ≤5 <40 >25/50 >10/20
burden is reduced to an MVAJ 10 50/150 ≤4 <40 >25/50 >10/20
economised level 40-60ms after MVAJ 20 50/150 ≤4 <80 >25/50 >10/20
operation. * low/high burden configuration

For a time delayed self reset relay, Operate time

the connection to terminal 25 is
Operate time Operate time
used to hold the relay in the
(Standard flag) (Following flag)
energised state until a timer on the
MVAJ 05 <8ms 15ms
circuit board times out. The timer
MVAJ 10 <8ms 15ms
begins the timing sequence when
MVAJ 20 <10ms 15ms
the PR contact opens.
The relay operate time will not increase by more than 1ms due to contact
bounce.
Flagging
Reset time
Standard flag
• Self reset relays <20ms
All MVAJ trip relays are fitted with a
standard hand reset flag which • 2.5s delayed self reset c. 2.5s
drops upon the operation of the • Electrical reset <15ms
relay. When the relay is reset the
flag stays in the operated state Operation indicator
indicating that a fault has occurred. All relays are available with either a hand reset flag or a following flag.
The flag(s) may be reset by means
of a lever on the cover. Contacts
See Table 4 for contact combinations available
Following flag
Following flags are generally fitted Contact ratings
to relays required for control
Make and carry for 3 seconds ac 7500VA
functions. Upon the operation or
with maxima of 30A and 300V
reset of the relay the flag follows
dc 7500W with maxima of 30A and 300V
the armature to indicate the current
Make and carry continuously ac 1250VA with maxima of 5A and 300V
condition of the relay.
Break dc 1250W with maxima of 5A and 300V
Where the following flag is fitted, ac 1250VA with maxima of 5A and 300V
the operation of the relay is dc 80W resistive
increased to approximately 15ms 40W inductive (L/R=0.04s) with
which is generally unsuitable for trip maxima of 5A and 300V
relay applications.
Durability
Loaded contact 10,000 operations minimum
Unloaded contact 100,000 operations minimum

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Figure 2: Type MVAJ 103 hand reset relay circuit

Figure 3: Type MVAJ 105 hand/electrical reset relay circuit

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Figure 4: Type MVAJ 051 self reset circuit

Figure 5: Type MVAJ 202 self reset (2.5s delayed reset) circuit

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 Electrical Environment
Make Break MVAJ 051 MVAJ 101 MVAJ 103 MVAJ 201 MVAJ 203 CC*
• AC ripple on dc supply
MVAJ 053 MVAJ 102 MVAJ 104 MVAJ 202 MVAJ 204
MVAJ 054 MVAJ 105 MVAJ 205 IEC 60255-11:1979
MVAJ 055 The unit will withstand 12% ac
5 0 • 00 ripple on the dc supply.
4 1 • 01
3 2 • 02 • High frequency disturbance
2 3 • 03 IEC 60255-22-1:1988 Class III
10 0 • • 00 2.5kV peak between
8 2 • • 02 independent circuits and
6 4 • • 04 between independent
4 6 • • 06 circuits and case earth.
2 8 • 08 1.0kV peak across terminals of
20 0 • • 00 the same circuit except metallic
18 2 • • 02 contacts.
16 4 • • 04
14 6 • • 06 • Electrostatic discharge
12 8 • • 08 IEC 60255-22-2:1996 Class 3
10 10 • • 10
8kV discharge in air with cover
8 12 • • 12
in place
6 14 • 14
4 16 • 16 6kV contact discharge with cover
removed.
* Contact combination required when ordering - use on page 8.
• Fast transient disturbance
Table 4: Contact combinations available
IEC 60255-22-4:1992 Class IV

Capacitance discharge Specifications 4kV, 2.5kHz applied directly to

withstand auxiliary supply.
ESI 48-4 EB1:1983 - Low burden
• High burden configuration 4kV, 2.5kHz applied directly to
ESI 48-4 EB2:1983 - High burden
all inputs.
For relays with rated voltage up to
and including the 125V, the relays High Voltage Withstand • Surge immunity
will withstand, without operating, a • Dielectric withstand IEC 61000-4-5:1995 Level 3
discharge into their operate circuits
IEC 60255-5:1977 2kV peak, 1.2/50µs between all
of a 10µF capacitor charged to
120% of the higher rated voltage 2kV rms for 1 minute between all groups and case earth.
for the relay. terminals and case earth. 1kV peak, 1.2/50µs between
terminals of each group.
For relays with rated voltage of 2kV rms for 1 minute between
220/250V, the relays will terminals of independent circuits • IEEE Radiated immunity
withstand, without operating a with terminals on each independent ANSI/IEEE C37.90.2:1995
discharge into their operate circuits circuit connected together.
of a 10µF capacitor charged to 25 - 1000MHz
ANSI/IEEE C37.90: 1989 zero and 100% square wave
110% of the higher rated voltage
for the relay, ie. 275V. 1.5kV rms for 1 minute across modulated
normally open contacts. Field strength 35V/m
• Low burden configuration
• High voltage impulse • IEEE Surge withstand capability
When operating in low burden (SWC)
configuration, the relays will IEC 60255-5:1977
ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1:1989
withstand, without operating, a
Three positive and three negative
discharge into their operate circuit 4kV fast transient and 2.5kV
impulses of 5kV peak,1.2/50µs.
of a 1µF capacitor charged to oscillatory applied directly to
0.5J between all terminals of the
120% of the higher rated voltage each input and earth
same circuit (except output
for the relay. 4kV fast transient and 2.5kV
contacts), between independent
circuits, and between all oscillatory applied directly across
terminals connected together and each output contact, opto input
case earth. and power supply circuit

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• EMC compliance Cases Additional information
89/336/EEC MVAJ 05 and MVAJ 10 relays are Service Manual R8141
Compliance to the European housed in size 2 Midos cases as
Commission Directive on EMC is Product Guide PG6141
shown in Figure 2.
claimed via the Technical
Construction File route. MVAJ 20 relays are housed in size 4
Midos cases as shown in Figure 3.
EN50081-2:1994
EN50082-2:1995
Generic Standards were used to 13
4 holes 4.4ø 24
establish conformity. 45

• Product Safety
72/23/EEC Compliance with 168 159
the European Commission low
voltage directive
EN 61010-1:1993/A2:1995 Push button 48
projection 10 max
EN 60950:1992/A11:1997 Panel cut-out:
Compliance is demonstrated by Flush mounting fixing details

reference to generic safety 32 212 25 min.

standards.

Atmospheric Environment
• Temperature 177 157 max.
IEC 60255-6:1988
Reset
Storage and transit –25°C to
+70°C 51 Flush mounting
Operating –25°C to +55°C All dimensions in mm
IEC 60068-2-1:1990/A2: 1994
Cold
Figure 6: Case outline size 2
IEC 60068-2-2:1974/A2: 1994
Dry heat 52
• Humidity 4 holes Ø 4.4
97 23.5
IEC 60068-2-3:1969
56 days at 93% RH and +40oC.
All dimensions in mm.
• Enclosure protection
168 159
IEC 60529:1989
IP50 (dust protected)
Push button
Mechanical Environment projection 10 max. 99
• Vibration Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details.
IEC 60255-21-1:1988
Response Class 2 32 212
25 min.
Endurance Class 2
• Shock and bump
IEC 60255-21-2:1988
177 157 max.
Shock response Class 2
Shock withstand Class 1
Bump Class 1
• Seismic
103 11
Flush mounting.
IEC 60255-21-3:1993
Class 2 Figure 7: Case outline size 4

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Information required with order

Relay Type: MVAJ

Number of contacts:
5 contact 05
10 contact 10
20 contact 20

Contact mechanism:
Self reset 1
2.5s delayed self reset
(not available with 5 contacts) 2
Hand reset 3
Electrical reset 4
Hand/electrical reset 5

Case size:
5/10 contacts - size 2 case B
20 contacts - size 4 case D

Flag:
Standard hand reset flag (trip relay) A
Following (self reset) flag (control relay) B

Voltage rating:
24/27 V 0 0
30/34 V 0 2
48/54 V 0 5
110/125 V 0 8
220/250 V 1 0

Output contact configuration

Reference should be made to Table 4, page 6 CC

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