Type CTMM/CTMFM

Motor protection relay

Type CTMM/CTMFM
Motor protection relay
CTMM relay
withdrawn from case
Features
• I2 conscious thermal protection.
• Selectable thermal characteristics.
• Built-in stalling protection with
provision for external control.
• Sensitive earthfault protection
suitable for either residual or
CBCT feed, with instantaneous or
time delayed operation option.
• Pre-trip alarm with adjustable pick-
up and time delay with LED
indication.
• Separate unbalance detection with
wide setting range and
instantaneous or time delayed
operation option.
• Thermal memory for several
minutes, during auxiliary supply
failure.
• Local/remote resetting facility for
thermal element.
• Auxiliary supply supervision with
alarm and LED indication.
• Suitable for ac or dc aux. supplies.
Application
There is a wide range of Motor and
Motor characteristics in existence,
because of the numerous duties for
which they are used and all of them
need protection. Fortunately, the
more fundamental problems
affecting the choice of protection are
independent of the type of motor
and the type of load to which it is
connected.
Motor characteristic must be
carefully considered when applying
protection. While this may be
regarded as stating the obvious, it is
emphasized because it applies more
to motors than to other items of
power system plant, e.g. the starting
and stalling currents and times must
of necessity be known when
applying overload protection and
furthermore the thermal withstand of
the machine under balanced and
unbalanced loading must be clearly
defined.
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The protection usually provided for
three phase motors, while generally
effective against overloads and short
circuit conditions, rarely take into full
account the harmful effects of
unbalanced line currents. Even a
modest unbalance can cause
damage to a motor by overheating
and in the extreme instance of
motor stalling due to loss of one
phase, severe rotor damage can
occur within the normal starting
time.
The static motor protection relays
type CTMM and CTMFM measure
the load current and the unbalance
current independently, and provide
accurate protection against thermal
damage under all operating
conditions. The thermal
characteristic of the relay is
designed to follow closely the
thermal withstand characteristic of
typical motors; this ensures that the
relay isolates the motors only when
the insulation life is threatened.
The features in the CTMM/CTMFM
relays include the following:
a) A built-in stalling protection, I1(t),
has been included and it is a
standard fitment for both the
versions. When specified, it can be
either permanently in or effective
only under external control.
b) I0 unit is offered with an
adjustable time delay setting and
is suitable for either residual CT
connection or CBCT connection.
c) A pre-trip alarm unit has been
added as a standard fitment for
both versions along with a self
extinguishing LED indication.
d) Remote thermal reset facility is
available for both versions.
e) Thermal memory against aux.
supply failure lasting for several
minutes is provided for all relays.
f) The same relay can be used for
both ac or dc auxiliary supplies.
Also external resistors permit the
same basic relay to be
accommodated with different
auxiliary voltages.
g) Aux. supply monitoring is
provided on all versions with
‘healthy’ indication and
‘unhealthy’ alarm contact.
h) Most of the current and time
setting adjustments are with binary
switches. This provides a wider
setting range with better resolution
and accuracy (see Figure 1).
The range of types CTMM and
CTMFM relays, manufactured to suit
various applications of motors,
Figure 1:
controlled by either circuit-breakers Typical name plate details
or fused-contactors is shown in the
Table I.
One group in the series, designated These three operating characteristics and negative sequence components
CTMFM, has been designed for in the different executions of the relay (I1 and I2) of the input current. These
motor control centre applications are selected from 11 cold curves with quantities are in turn fed to separate
where fused-contactors are used. 11 hot curves having hot-to-cold thermal setting potentiometers.
These relays include a time delayed ratio of 0.33 (standard) and 11 more Instantaneous operating element I1
single phasing element and an hot curves having hot-to-cold ratio of is placed between the sequence filter
earthfault element which, in the 0.66. This extensive choice of network and thermal setting
event of the fault level being above characteristics thus gives great potentiometer. The potentiometers
the rupturing capacity of the application flexibility for the relay. provide two output voltages which
contactor, allow the fuse to blow are proportional to the positive and
before the contactor operates. Circuit description negative phase sequence
To cater for a wide range of motor Figure 1 shows the block diagram of components of the input current.
characteristics, three alternative CTMM/CTMFM relays. The inputs The voltages are fed into squaring
operating characteristics are connected in each phase of motor circuits to give voltages proportional
provided on thermal units, selectable supply are fed to a sequence filter to (I12) and (I22).
by a switch on the relay front panel. network which separates the positive

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Table I (only standard curves and references are included)

Application considerations Typical co-relation of relay and motor types

Protection provided Motor Submersible CMR motor Standard Special
controlled by pump motors industrial motors for
motors high inertia
loads
Thermal Circuit breaker CTMM 101/104 CTMM 101/104 CTMM 102/105 CTMM 103
Thermal, instantaneous
three phase overcurrent, Circuit breaker CTMM 301/304 CTMM 301/304 CTMM 302/305 CTMM 303
un-balance and single phasing
Thermal, instantaneous
three phase overcurrent,
unbalance and single Circuit breaker CTMM 501/504 CTMM 501/504 CTMM 502/505 CTMM 503
phasing earthfault and
separate built-in stalling
protection.
Thermal, unbalance and
single phasing and earthfault Fused contactor CTMFM 301/304 CTMFM 301/304 CTMFM 302/305 CTMFM 303
Thermal, unbalance and
single phasing, earthfault
and separate built-in Fused contactor CTMFM 401/404 CTMFM 401/404 CTMFM 402/405 CTMFM 403
stalling protection.

Note: This is only typical recommendation. Actual model to be choosen after considering the thermal characteristics of
motor. Refer to the commercial department for further assistance.

Overload protection/thermal
element (Th)
The output voltages from the squaring
circuits are added in order to get the
voltage proportional to I12 + 6I22.
The feed-back circuit of the
integrator causes the output voltage
of the integrator to rise exponentially
upto 105% of the relay setting
current and linearly above that
setting. The output of the integrator
is fed into a level detector which,
when the set voltage is reached,
energises an electromagnetic output
unit. This operates two pairs of
electrically separate contacts which
are used to trip the circuit breaker or
fused contactor controlling the
supply to the motor.
Thermal memory has been provided
against auxiliary supply failures. This
is achieved by opening out the
discharging path of the timing
capacitor by a N/O contact of a
separate relay that operates from
the regulated power supply.
Thermal element can be reset using
a push button provided on the front
Figure 2:
panel which initialises the integrator. Typical block diagram (CTMM 501 - 510)

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The same feature can be established
by remote control also. Using a
curve selecting switch provided on
the front panel three different
thermal operating characteristics
are obtained.
Thermal alarm element (Th (A))
Voltage proportional to I12 + 6I22 is
fed through an averaging circuit to a
level detector, which, when the set
voltage is reached, initiates a linear
integrator for timing. This energises
a separate thermal alarm relay after
a fixed time delay (25 sec., 50 sec.,
or 75 sec. selectable in the PCB).
This element has one N/O contact
wired out externally and is provided
with a self reset LED indication.
A thermal pre-trip setting can be set
on the relay at any value between
70-90% of thermal-trip setting by a
rotary switch provided on the front
panel.
Over-current and short-circuit
protection element
(instantaneous I1)
The instantaneous I1 element for
overcurrent is connected in the
appropriate output of the sequence
filter and is continuously adjustable
over the setting range (600%-
1200% of relay rated current).
During overcurrent condition, this
energises an electromagnetic output
unit with two pairs of electrically
separate contacts, after 100 ms
delay. This 100 ms delay in
operation is provided to prevent false
tripping by transient starting currents.
Stalling and prolonged starting
protection element (I1 [t] )
The positive sequence component of
the input current from the sequence
filter is fed to level detector which
compares the voltage proportional
to the peak value of the input with
the set voltage and initiates a
counter for timing, when the set
voltage is reached. This energises
an electro-magnetic output unit with
two electrically separate contacts,
after the set time delay.
Both current setting and time setting
are provided by binary switches. I1(t)
element can either be permanently
included in the circuit or included
only on external command
depending on the I1(t) control switch
position on the relay front panel.
Single phasing and unbalance
protection element (I2)
The negative sequence component
of the input current from the
sequence filter is fed to a level
detector which compares the voltage
proportional to the peak value of the
input with the set voltage and
initiates a counter for timing, when
the set voltage is reached. This
energises an electromagnetic output
unit with two pairs of electrically
separate contacts after the set time
delay.
Both current setting and time setting
are provided by binary switches.
Earthfault protection
element (I0)
During earthfault condition, the zero
sequence component of the input
current is fed to a level detector
which compares the voltages
proportional to the peak value of the
input with the set voltage. It initiates
a counter for timing, when the set
voltage is reached. This energises
an electromagnetic unit with two
pairs of electrically separate
contacts, after the set time delay.
Dual current setting ranges and time
setting are provided by binary
switches.
Current setting range can be
selected by a selectable range switch
on relay front panel. This wide
range of current setting ensures that
I0 element is suitable for either
residual CT connection or CBCT
connection.
An adjustable external stabilising
resistor can be connected to the I0
element, to ensure stability
especially when, under motor
starting conditions unequal
saturation of current transformers
might otherwise cause operation of
the relay. Alternatively, I0 element
can be used without the stabilising
resistor, but with a small time delay
setting through an option available
on the relay. An auxiliary supply,
either ac or dc, is used to energise
the electronic circuits in the relay.
This is stabilised within the relay by
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a simple shunt regulator. Auxiliary
supply monitoring is provided with
‘healthy’ indication by a LED on
relay front panel and ‘unhealthy’
alarm contact of the dc monitoring
relay.
For type CTMFM motor protection
relays, instantaneous I1 element for
overcurrent is eliminated from the
circuit. Otherwise, the remaining
details are as mentioned for type
CTMM relay above.
The variants available for type
CTMM/CTMFM relays are shown in
Table II.
Technical data
Current ratings (In)
1A or 5A.
Frequency rating
50 Hz.
Current settings
Settings are expressed as
percentage of the relay rated
current.
Thermal current (Ith)
70% - 130% continuously
adjustable. (Lower range available.
Details on request.)
Instantaneous overcurrent
element (I1)
600% - 1200% continuously
adjustable (other settings on request)
- for CTMM only.
Instantaneous or time delayed
unbalance element
30% - 630% in 15 steps of 40%
adjustable by a 4-position binary
switch.
Earthfault element (I0)
Dual range 10 - 160 mA/50 - 800
mA in 15 steps of 10/50 mA
adjustable by a 4-position binary
switch (for residual CT or CBCT
applications).
External resistor
i) 500 W for 1A relay.
ii) 27 W for 5A relay.
Stalling protection (time Table II
delayed overcurrent unit I1 (t) )
Variants of CTMM/CTMFM relays
150% - 600% in 15 steps of 30%
Relay Description of units Relay
adjustable by 4-position binary
switch. type case
Thermal Instantaneous I2 I0 I1 (t)
(Alternative ranges available. Details ref. I1 size
on request.)
CTMM
Pre-trip alarm unit 101–110 X 1½D
70% - 90% of thermal trip setting in CTMM
9 steps of 2.5% adjustable by rotary 301–310 X X X 1½D
switch. CTMM
501–510 X X X X X 2D
Operating time CTMFM
a) Type CTMM relays 301–310 X X X 1½D
CTMFM
• Ith element: 401–410 X X X X 2D
A total of 11 operating characteristic
curves (see Figure 3) are available, Note: 1. Thermal element is always provided with the following:
in combinations of 3, each of the 1.1 Thermal trip (Th) and pretrip alarm unit [Th (A)]
three curves being selectable by a 1.2 Thermal memory
switch on the front panel. 1.3 Local and remote thermal reset
• I1 element: New ref system
100 ms nominal at 2 times setting.
C T M F M 4 0 3
• I2 and I0 element:
60 - 125 ms (fixed). Alternatively,
adjustable between nominal values C T M M 3 0 2
of 0.5 to 7.5 secs. in 15 steps of
0.5 second. The latter for use when New curve ref.
setting chosen is low, or when used No. of elements
without a stabilising resistor. Time
delay separately adjustable for I2
and I0 units. Accuracy Temperature limits:
Current setting: All units operate satisfactorily over the
• I1 (t) element:
ambient range –20°C to +55°C. The
i) 4 - 60 secs. in 15 steps of 4 secs. i) Thermal element (Th)
variation in parameters is less than
adjustable by 4-position binary ±3% of nominal pick-up. the above accuracy tolerances over
switch (standard). the range –5°C to +40°C.
ii) Elements I1, I2, I0 & I1 (t)
ii) 2 - 30 secs. in 15 steps of 2 secs.
adjustable by 4-position binary ±10% of nominal setting. Thermal overshoot
switch (on request). Time setting: Less than 2%.
• Pre-trip alarm unit (Th (A) ): i) Time delayed elements I1(t), I2 & I0
Fixed time delay 25s, 50s or 75s Thermal reset facility
±10% of nominal setting or ±25 ms
selectable by link on PCB. whichever is higher. i) Local reset
b) Type CTMFM relays Thermal element (Th): By push button on relay front
panel.
All operating time data as per ±10% of nominal operation time at
CTMM relays except that I1 element 5 x the equivalent current setting for ii) Remote reset
and its timings are not applicable. hot and cold curves.
By external command through
Frequency variation: potential-free N/O contact.
Pick-up current
In operation all parameters vary less
The thermal element begins to
than above accuracy tolerances over
operate at 1.05 times nominal
the normal frequency (50 Hz): 47-
setting current.
51 Hz.

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Thermal memory (against
auxiliary supply failure)
For several minutes.
Stalling protection I1 (t)
Built-in, when specified on all relays.
Facility provided to keep this
permanently in operation
(permanent mode) or on external
command (controlled mode)
through speed switch or a timer, for
covering special applications.
Modes selectable by switch on front
panel of relay.
Auxiliary supplies
The ratings:
The basic relay is designed for
operation from either ac or dc of
30V rating. The relay is, however,
suitable for other ac/dc voltage
supplies by using recommended
values of external resistances.
Details supplied on request.
However, standard values of rated
voltages available are: 30V, 50V,
110V, 220V and 250V (either ac or
dc). Other ratings also are available
on request.
Operative ranges:
80% - 110% of rated voltage.
Monitoring:
Aux. supply continuously monitored
by LED on front panel. Aux. supply
failure annunciation by single N/C
contact suitably wired out (N/O
contact on request).
Impulse voltage withstand
5 KV peak and 1/50 microsecond
wave form applied both transversely
and between relay terminals and
earth in accordance with IS 8686
and IEC 255-5.
High frequency interference
test
Relay meets the IS 8686 and IEC
255-22-1 Appendix-D to Class-III.
Insulation
2 KV, 50 Hz, for 1 minute between
all circuits and the case and also
between all separate circuits. 1 KV,
50 Hz, for 1 minute between
normally open contacts (to IS 3231
and IEC 255-5).
Contacts
Trip units:
2 pairs of contacts (N/O and/or
N/C) self reset. Make and carry
7500VA for 0.5 sec. with maxima of
30A/660V.
Pre-trip alarm unit:
One pair of N/O self reset contact.
Make and carry and break 35W
with maxima of 500V 2A ac/dc
resistive.
Auxiliary supply monitoring
One pair of N/O or N/C contacts as
required. Make and carry and break
50W subject to maxima of 250V dc/
ac, 5A dc/ac with resistive circuit.
Operation indicators
(i) Hand reset indicator
(mechanical) on I1 (for CTMM
only), I2, I0, Ith and I1 (t) units.
(ii) Self resetting LED for pre-trip
alarm units.
Overload ratings
(i) Continuous - Relay setting
withstand current.
(ii) For 0.5 - 100 times relay
second rated current.
Note:
I0 element withstand: Max. setting
continuously and 100 x setting for 3
seconds.
Burden
AC burden
(i) Less than 1VA/phase at rated
current.
(ii) I0 element 0.006m VA at setting
current at 10 mA setting.
DC burden
Basic relay less than 6 watts.
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Figure 3:
Application diagram

Figure 4:
Thermal characteristic curves

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Information required with order

Table III
(for user to fill in)

Customer ref order

enquiry
Motor details CT details
Synchronous ratio /1A
induction /5A
control c.b. VA
by contr. class
rated volts accy. Imt facr.
currt. type cbct
if under rated % convnl.
connd. load Relay specn.
type of load aux. supply v.dc
thermal curve ref. v.ac
stator time const. mts if ac,
stalling currt. amps derived
stall withstand hot secs from:
cold secs contacts n.o. n.c.
starting d.o.l. (max. 2 per
asstd. unit)
details units reqd. I1 I2 I0 Ith I1 (t)
(for combns
currt. amps see Table I)
time secs I0 unit for cbct residual conn.
hot restarts, if reqd. no.
fuse and contactor details if cbct. p.o.c. overall cable
if applicable reqd. dia
A cm

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