Numerical ARGUS 1

Overcurrent
Protection Relay

Cutout Details Description Features

The Argus range of numerical overcurrent protection devices Protection
combines the power and flexibility of microprocessor technology • IDMTL phase overcurrent stage (51)
with decades of experience in the field of overcurrent protection. • Three DTL phase overcurrent stages (50)
A wide range of protection elements and characteristics are • IDMTL earth-fault (51N)
supplemented by advanced features such as metering, data • Three DTL earth-fault stages (50N)
storage and test functions as communications. • Two stage Circuit breaker failure (50BF)
MODULAR CASES: SIZES 4-6
• Two instantaneous and DTL SEF/REF stages with harmonic
SIZE 4 CASE SIZE 6 CASE
Supervisory components and self-monitoring algorithms give rejection (50N/64R)
A B C A B C
103 99.5 52 155 151 103.5 high confidence of full serviceability. A menu-based interface
gives user-friendly access to relay settings, meters and fault Control
Case Weight data. • The basic Argus1 relay contains 7 programmable output
Argus 1-E4 3.3kg relays, 3 of which have 1 CO contact and 4 have 1 NO
Argus 1-E6 4.8kg The Argus range consists of single pole, three pole and four contact. Expanded variants provide 4 extra output relays, each
pole numeric overcurrent relays. Three pole units can be having 1 NO contact
Ordering Information configured as three phase or as two phase-and-earth protection. • The basic Argus 1 relay contains 1 programmable digital
Single pole relays can be configured as phase or earth elements. (status) input, with an additional 4 or 8 provided in expanded
• Protection requirement These compact units are housed in withdrawable size E4 (single relays
ie. 3P+E, 3P+SE, 2P+E+SE, 3P, 2P+SE,P/E,SE element) and E6 (multiple elements) cases.
• Auxiliary and digital (status) input voltages
• Fibre optic or RS485 communication port The serial communications interface allows retrieval of
waveform, fault information and event record data files. It also
give access to metering values.
Qualification
ISO 9001 - 2000 A trip counter and I2 summation feature provides information
for circuit breaker predictive maintenance.

Settings can be viewed or altered remotely, with security provided

The policy of Easun Reyrolle is one of continuous improvement and development. The company therefore reserves the right to supply equipment, which may
by a password feature. Eight independent settings groups are
differ slightly from that described and illustrated in this publication.
available and may be selected manually or remotely.

Up to 254 Argus relays can be connected together in a ring

HOSUR WORKS BANGALORE WORKS network and addressed individually, without the need for

#98, Sipcot Industrial Complex, #17/3 Arakere,
Hosur 635 126, India. Bannerghatta Road,
Tel: +91 4344 401600/01/02 Bangalore-560 076, India.
Fax: +91 4344 276397 Tel: +91 80 26581023 / 3268
Fax: +91 80 26580642
Email: blrworks@easunreyrolle.net
SWITCHGEAR WORKS AUTOMATION DIVISION
Ernavur, “Ashirwad”, #25, 29th Main,
Chennai-600 057, India. 4th B Cross, BTM Layout 2nd Stage,
Tel: +91 44 25733715/358 Bangalore-560 076, India.
Fax: +91 44 25733468 Tel: +91 80 26685496/51311405
Email: switchgear@easunreyrolle.net Fax: +91 80 26685446
Email: smabp@easunreyrolle.net
FACT/ARGUS 1/12-05/Rev 0
additional data concentration equipment. Networks can be
accessed remotely over the telephone network by the use of a
modem.
EXPORTS DIVISION
#17/3 Arakere,
Applications
Bannerghatta Road,
Bangalore-560 076, India. • For radial feeders, capacitor banks, industrial plants
Tel: +91 80 26581023 / 3268 • Transformers and reactors
Fax: +91 80 26580642
Email: exports@easunreyrolle.net

Sales Offices
Mumbai Delhi Kolkata Numerical Overcurrent Protection Relay -Argus 1
Tel: +91 22 22022270/22855415 Tel: +91 11 25747321/25747322 Tel: +91 33 22848320
Fax: +91 22 22825703 Fax: +91 11 25747320 Fax: +91 33 22848326
Email: mumbai@easunreyrolle.net Email: delhi@easunreyrolle.net Email: kolkata@easunreyrolle.net
Bangalore Chennai Secunderabad
Tel: +91 80 26685496/51311405 Tel: +91 44 24346425/24347608 Telefax: +91 40 27817847
Fax: +91 22 26685446 Fax: +91 44 24346435 Email: hyderabad@easunreyrolle.net Corporate Office
Email: blroffice@easunreyrolle.net Email: chennai@easunreyrolle.net Easun Reyrolle Limited. 98 Sipcot Industrial Complex
Bhopal Hosur 635 126 India. Tel: +91 4344 401600/01/02
Telefax: +91 755 2684221 Fax: +91 4344 276397
Email: bhopal@easunreyrolle.net www.easunreyrolle.com
Monitoring Wiring Diagram Technical Information Auxiliary voltage Operating range
• Trip circuit supervision (95) 30V DC 18-37.5V DC
• Current Transformer (CT) supervision CT input rating 48V DC 37.5- 60V DC
110/125V DC 87.5-137.5V DC
• Circuit breaker maintenance AC current 1A/5A, 50/60Hz
220/250V DC 175 - 280V DC
• Storage of 500 time-tagged event records For relay with 110/125V DC or 220/225V DC auxiliary
Settings
• Storage of 5 wave form records voltage, a 48 voltage input is supplied for use with external
Phase fault 0.05 x In to 2.5 x In ∆ 0.05 x In
• Records for upto last 5 faults dropper resistors: 110/125V resistor 2K7 ± 5% 2.5W
Earth fault 0.05 x In to 2.5 x In ∆ 0.05 x In
220/250V resistor 8K2 ± 5% 6.0W
Metering Highsets1&2 0.05 x In to 2.5 x In ∆ 0.05 x In
2.5 x In to 52.5 x In ∆ 0.5 x In Burdens
• True RMS measurements over a wide frequency range
Lowset 0.05 x In to 2.5 x In ∆ 0.05 x In AC current
• Primary/secondary currents Ia, Ib, Ic, Ie, Ise 1 A Phase/Earth ≤ 0.05 VA
• Rolling and maximum demand for Ia, Ib, Ic 2.5 x In to 52.5 x In ∆ 0.5 x In
5 A Phase/Earth ≤ 0.2 VA
SEF/REF 0.005 x In to 0.96 x In ∆ 0.005 x In 1 A SEF/REF ≤ 0.2 VA
User Interface Definite time 0sec to 300sec 5 A SEF/REF ≤ 0.4 VA
• User-friendly settings and indications Time multiplier 0.025 to 1.6 ∆ 0.025
DC voltage
• Backlit liquid crystal alpha-numeric display with 16-characters, Reset delay 0sec to 60sec ∆ 1sec
Quiescent (Typical) 3W
2 lines NB. External resistors and metrosils can be calculated and Maximum 10 W
• LEDs for trip, starter and protection healthy status indications supplied to complete REF schemes.
• Push buttons for programming and resetting Indications
DC Auxiliary supply LEDs for trip, starter and protection healthy status indications
Communication Nominal Operating range LCD - Alphanumeric display for setting, instruments and fault data
• RS485 or Fibre-Optic communication port at rear 24, 30, 48V 18-60V Environmental
• Data communication using IEC 60870-5-103 or MODBUS 110, 220V 88-280V Temperature IEC 68- 2-1/2
RTU protocol Operating range -10°C to + 55°C
IDMTL Curves Storage range -25°C to + 70°C
Operating Time can be calculated as follows Humidity IEC 68-2-3
Vibration IEC 255 -21-1 class I
k
Shock and bump IEC 255 -21-2 class I
t = l α– 1 x Tm Seismic IEC 255 -21-3 class I
ls Insulation IEC 255-5
Where l - Fault current 2kVrms for 1 min between all terminals and earth.
ls - Current setting 2kVrms for 1 min between independent circuits.
Tm - Time multiplier setting 1kVrms for 1 minute across NO contacts.
NI k = 0.14 α = 0.02 Transient overvoltage IEC 255-5 class III
Vl k = 13.5 α = 1.0 5kV 1.2/50µs between
El k = 80.0 α = 2.0 all terminals and earth
Notes LTl k = 120.0 α = 1.0 without damage or
flashover.
1 Diagram shows 3PF+SEF model Output relays
using a ring core CT. See diagram High frequency IEC 255-22-1 class III
The basic Argus 1 relay contains 7 programmable output relays,
below for alternative connection disturbance
3 of which have 1 CO contact and 4 have 1 NO contact. 2.5kV common mode <3% deviation
other CT mixes also available.
Expanded variants provide 4 extra output relays, each having 1.0kV series mode <3% deviation
2 Optional expansion card, fitted only 1 NO contact. Electrostatic discharge IEC255- 22-2 class III
on models with 5 digital (status) inputs 8kV direct without
and 11 output relays. Contact ratings maloperation or
3 Optional expansion card, fitted only Carry continuously - 5A AC or DC damage
on models with 9 digital (status) inputs Make and carry - 30A AC or DC for 0.2sec Radio frequency
and 7 output relays. Resistive break - 75W DC, 1250VA AC disturbance IEC 255-22-3
4 Diagram shows 3PF+EF using 20MHz to 1GHz
DC Digital (status) input
residual connection other CT mixes at 10V/m <5% deviation
• The basic Argus1 relay contain 1 programmable digital
also available. Fast transient IEC 255-22-4 class IV
(status) input, with an additional 4 or 8 provided in expanded
relays. 4kV 5/50ns <3% deviation
• The digital (status) inputs have programmable pick-up and Mechanical Classification
drop-off timers. Durability 106 operations
Monitoring Wiring Diagram Technical Information Auxiliary voltage Operating range
• Trip circuit supervision (95) 30V DC 18-37.5V DC
• Current Transformer (CT) supervision CT input rating 48V DC 37.5- 60V DC
110/125V DC 87.5-137.5V DC
• Circuit breaker maintenance AC current 1A/5A, 50/60Hz
220/250V DC 175 - 280V DC
• Storage of 500 time-tagged event records For relay with 110/125V DC or 220/225V DC auxiliary
Settings
• Storage of 5 wave form records voltage, a 48 voltage input is supplied for use with external
Phase fault 0.05 x In to 2.5 x In ∆ 0.05 x In
• Records for upto last 5 faults dropper resistors: 110/125V resistor 2K7 ± 5% 2.5W
Earth fault 0.05 x In to 2.5 x In ∆ 0.05 x In
220/250V resistor 8K2 ± 5% 6.0W
Metering Highsets1&2 0.05 x In to 2.5 x In ∆ 0.05 x In
2.5 x In to 52.5 x In ∆ 0.5 x In Burdens
• True RMS measurements over a wide frequency range
Lowset 0.05 x In to 2.5 x In ∆ 0.05 x In AC current
• Primary/secondary currents Ia, Ib, Ic, Ie, Ise 1 A Phase/Earth ≤ 0.05 VA
• Rolling and maximum demand for Ia, Ib, Ic 2.5 x In to 52.5 x In ∆ 0.5 x In
5 A Phase/Earth ≤ 0.2 VA
SEF/REF 0.005 x In to 0.96 x In ∆ 0.005 x In 1 A SEF/REF ≤ 0.2 VA
User Interface Definite time 0sec to 300sec 5 A SEF/REF ≤ 0.4 VA
• User-friendly settings and indications Time multiplier 0.025 to 1.6 ∆ 0.025
DC voltage
• Backlit liquid crystal alpha-numeric display with 16-characters, Reset delay 0sec to 60sec ∆ 1sec
Quiescent (Typical) 3W
2 lines NB. External resistors and metrosils can be calculated and Maximum 10 W
• LEDs for trip, starter and protection healthy status indications supplied to complete REF schemes.
• Push buttons for programming and resetting Indications
DC Auxiliary supply LEDs for trip, starter and protection healthy status indications
Communication Nominal Operating range LCD - Alphanumeric display for setting, instruments and fault data
• RS485 or Fibre-Optic communication port at rear 24, 30, 48V 18-60V Environmental
• Data communication using IEC 60870-5-103 or MODBUS 110, 220V 88-280V Temperature IEC 68- 2-1/2
RTU protocol Operating range -10°C to + 55°C
IDMTL Curves Storage range -25°C to + 70°C
Operating Time can be calculated as follows Humidity IEC 68-2-3
Vibration IEC 255 -21-1 class I
k
Shock and bump IEC 255 -21-2 class I
t = l α– 1 x Tm Seismic IEC 255 -21-3 class I
ls Insulation IEC 255-5
Where l - Fault current 2kVrms for 1 min between all terminals and earth.
ls - Current setting 2kVrms for 1 min between independent circuits.
Tm - Time multiplier setting 1kVrms for 1 minute across NO contacts.
NI k = 0.14 α = 0.02 Transient overvoltage IEC 255-5 class III
Vl k = 13.5 α = 1.0 5kV 1.2/50µs between
El k = 80.0 α = 2.0 all terminals and earth
Notes LTl k = 120.0 α = 1.0 without damage or
flashover.
1 Diagram shows 3PF+SEF model Output relays
using a ring core CT. See diagram High frequency IEC 255-22-1 class III
The basic Argus 1 relay contains 7 programmable output relays,
below for alternative connection disturbance
3 of which have 1 CO contact and 4 have 1 NO contact. 2.5kV common mode <3% deviation
other CT mixes also available.
Expanded variants provide 4 extra output relays, each having 1.0kV series mode <3% deviation
2 Optional expansion card, fitted only 1 NO contact. Electrostatic discharge IEC255- 22-2 class III
on models with 5 digital (status) inputs 8kV direct without
and 11 output relays. Contact ratings maloperation or
3 Optional expansion card, fitted only Carry continuously - 5A AC or DC damage
on models with 9 digital (status) inputs Make and carry - 30A AC or DC for 0.2sec Radio frequency
and 7 output relays. Resistive break - 75W DC, 1250VA AC disturbance IEC 255-22-3
4 Diagram shows 3PF+EF using 20MHz to 1GHz
DC Digital (status) input
residual connection other CT mixes at 10V/m <5% deviation
• The basic Argus1 relay contain 1 programmable digital
also available. Fast transient IEC 255-22-4 class IV
(status) input, with an additional 4 or 8 provided in expanded
relays. 4kV 5/50ns <3% deviation
• The digital (status) inputs have programmable pick-up and Mechanical Classification
drop-off timers. Durability 106 operations
 Numerical ARGUS 1
Overcurrent
Protection Relay

Cutout Details Description Features

The Argus range of numerical overcurrent protection devices Protection
combines the power and flexibility of microprocessor technology • IDMTL phase overcurrent stage (51)
with decades of experience in the field of overcurrent protection. • Three DTL phase overcurrent stages (50)
A wide range of protection elements and characteristics are • IDMTL earth-fault (51N)
supplemented by advanced features such as metering, data • Three DTL earth-fault stages (50N)
storage and test functions as communications. • Two stage Circuit breaker failure (50BF)
MODULAR CASES: SIZES 4-6
• Two instantaneous and DTL SEF/REF stages with harmonic
SIZE 4 CASE SIZE 6 CASE
Supervisory components and self-monitoring algorithms give rejection (50N/64R)
A B C A B C
103 99.5 52 155 151 103.5 high confidence of full serviceability. A menu-based interface
gives user-friendly access to relay settings, meters and fault Control
Case Weight data. • The basic Argus1 relay contains 7 programmable output
Argus 1-E4 3.3kg relays, 3 of which have 1 CO contact and 4 have 1 NO
Argus 1-E6 4.8kg The Argus range consists of single pole, three pole and four contact. Expanded variants provide 4 extra output relays, each
pole numeric overcurrent relays. Three pole units can be having 1 NO contact
Ordering Information configured as three phase or as two phase-and-earth protection. • The basic Argus 1 relay contains 1 programmable digital
Single pole relays can be configured as phase or earth elements. (status) input, with an additional 4 or 8 provided in expanded
• Protection requirement These compact units are housed in withdrawable size E4 (single relays
ie. 3P+E, 3P+SE, 2P+E+SE, 3P, 2P+SE,P/E,SE element) and E6 (multiple elements) cases.
• Auxiliary and digital (status) input voltages
• Fibre optic or RS485 communication port The serial communications interface allows retrieval of
waveform, fault information and event record data files. It also
give access to metering values.
Qualification
ISO 9001 - 2000 A trip counter and I2 summation feature provides information
for circuit breaker predictive maintenance.

Settings can be viewed or altered remotely, with security provided

The policy of Easun Reyrolle is one of continuous improvement and development. The company therefore reserves the right to supply equipment, which may
by a password feature. Eight independent settings groups are
differ slightly from that described and illustrated in this publication.
available and may be selected manually or remotely.

Up to 254 Argus relays can be connected together in a ring

HOSUR WORKS BANGALORE WORKS network and addressed individually, without the need for

#98, Sipcot Industrial Complex, #17/3 Arakere,
Hosur 635 126, India. Bannerghatta Road,
Tel: +91 4344 401600/01/02 Bangalore-560 076, India.
Fax: +91 4344 276397 Tel: +91 80 26581023 / 3268
Fax: +91 80 26580642
Email: blrworks@easunreyrolle.net
SWITCHGEAR WORKS AUTOMATION DIVISION
Ernavur, “Ashirwad”, #25, 29th Main,
Chennai-600 057, India. 4th B Cross, BTM Layout 2nd Stage,
Tel: +91 44 25733715/358 Bangalore-560 076, India.
Fax: +91 44 25733468 Tel: +91 80 26685496/51311405
Email: switchgear@easunreyrolle.net Fax: +91 80 26685446
Email: smabp@easunreyrolle.net
FACT/ARGUS 1/12-05/Rev 0
additional data concentration equipment. Networks can be
accessed remotely over the telephone network by the use of a
modem.
EXPORTS DIVISION
#17/3 Arakere,
Applications
Bannerghatta Road,
Bangalore-560 076, India. • For radial feeders, capacitor banks, industrial plants
Tel: +91 80 26581023 / 3268 • Transformers and reactors
Fax: +91 80 26580642
Email: exports@easunreyrolle.net

Sales Offices
Mumbai Delhi Kolkata Numerical Overcurrent Protection Relay -Argus 1
Tel: +91 22 22022270/22855415 Tel: +91 11 25747321/25747322 Tel: +91 33 22848320
Fax: +91 22 22825703 Fax: +91 11 25747320 Fax: +91 33 22848326
Email: mumbai@easunreyrolle.net Email: delhi@easunreyrolle.net Email: kolkata@easunreyrolle.net
Bangalore Chennai Secunderabad
Tel: +91 80 26685496/51311405 Tel: +91 44 24346425/24347608 Telefax: +91 40 27817847
Fax: +91 22 26685446 Fax: +91 44 24346435 Email: hyderabad@easunreyrolle.net Corporate Office
Email: blroffice@easunreyrolle.net Email: chennai@easunreyrolle.net Easun Reyrolle Limited. 98 Sipcot Industrial Complex
Bhopal Hosur 635 126 India. Tel: +91 4344 401600/01/02
Telefax: +91 755 2684221 Fax: +91 4344 276397
Email: bhopal@easunreyrolle.net www.easunreyrolle.com