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SETTING GUIDELINES
BREAKER FAILURE RELAY (50BF)
A. REQUIREMENT:
The BFR should be set to operate only during the presence of the two (2) conditions, as follows:
1. Existence of a trip command from the relay which is capable of automatic reset without delay
after clearing of the fault.
2. Overcurrent pick-up from the BFR. BFR should not operate with current pickup.
C. Time Setting
RE-TRIP TIMER (STAGE 1):
A BFR re-trip function is to re-trip the failed breaker after a time of 100msec and shall be an
integral part of the BFR. The re-trip of the BFR shall be three (3) pole and should be wired to a
lockout relay.