Midos Types MCAG 11, 12, 13

Instantaneous Overcurrent Relays

Features
● Simple, robust construction
● Small size
● Wide range of settings
● Proven design
● Circuit breaker tripping capability

Figure 1: Type MCAG 32 relay withdrawn from case

Types Available Application Description

MCAG 11
Fixed current setting
MCAG 12
Variable current setting in seven equal
steps by means of a plug bridge
MCAG 13
Continuously adjustable by a knurled
knob against a calibrated scale
MCAG 31,32,33
These are the respective triple pole
versions
The relays are designed for The relays are attracted armature units
instantaneous phase or earth fault of simple and robust construction,
protection, instantaneous high set such that the units are highly reliable
overcurrent protection. and virtually maintenance free.
Instantaneous high set overcurrent
relays are used to rapidly clear heavy
short circuits which can occur near
power sources, where inverse time trip
and alarm contacts are paralleled
with those of the inverse time
overcurrent relay.

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 Case earth
1 2 Viewed from front
Combinations of Output contacts to
3 4
2 1 output contacts module terminals
5 6
13 24
4 3
13 14 2M M M
1M M B
27
RLA
2 Contact descriptiom
M: Make
B: Break
28
21 22

Notes 1 (a) CT shorting links make

27 28 before (b) & (c) disconnect

(b) Short terminals break before (c)

Module terminal
block viewed from rear (c) Long terminals

Figure 2: Circuit diagram: Type MCAG 11 relay

Case earth Viewed from front Viewed from front

Combinations of Output contacts to
1 2 output contacts module terminals
3 4 2 1 2 1
13 24
5 6 4 3 4 3 2M M M
13 14
23 27
RLA RLC
Contact descriptiom
2 2
M: Make
17 18 A C B: Break
19 20 24 28
21 22
Viewed from front
23 24
Notes 1 (a) CT shorting links make
25 26
2 1 before (b) & (c) disconnect
4 3
27 28 (b) Short terminals break before (c)
25 (c) Long terminals
Module terminal RLB
block viewed from rear 2
B or
26

Figure 3: Circuit diagram: Type MCAG 31 relay

See Note 1 See Note 1

P2 P1 A P2 P1 A
A A
B S2 S1 B S2 S1
C C B C C B
Phase rotation Phase rotation

23 23
24 1 24 1

25 3 Trip 25 3 Trip

26 MCAG 2 26 MCAG 2
4 Alarm 4 Alarm
27 27
28 28

Case earth Case earth

see Note 2 Three overcurrent units see Note 2 Two overcurrent and
one earth fault units
Note 1 CT connections are typical only
2 Earthing connections are typical only

Figure 4: Application diagram: Types MCAG 31, 32, 33 relays

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 12

10

Operating time – ms
6

0 2 4 6 8 10
Multiple of relay setting

Figure 5: Typical operating times for MCAG 11, 12, 13 relays

Technical Data
Coil ratings
Continuous MCAG 11,12 2 x any current setting
MCAG 13 1.5 x minimum current setting
Short time ratings (3s) MCAG 11 40 x setting current
MCAG 12 20 x setting current
MCAG 13 10 x maximum setting for setting
currents up to 20A, and
4 x maximum setting for setting
currents above 20A

Burdens MCAG 11 0.5VA

MCAG 12 0.7VA
MCGA 13 1.4VA at lowest setting
18VA at highest setting
Current settings
MCAG 11 Fixed settings up to 20A ac
MCAG 12 Adjustable settings in seven equal steps over a
4:1 range
Current ranges in amps ac 0.05 – 0.2
0.1 – 0.4
0.15 – 0.6
0.2 – 0.8
0.25 – 1.0
0.3 – 1.2
0.4 – 1.6
0.5 – 2.0
0.8 – 3.2
1.5 – 6.0
2.5 – 10.0
MCAG 13 ac Continuously adjustable over a 4:1 range
Current range in amps ac 0.05 – 0.2 4 – 16
0.1 – 0.4 5 – 20
0.2 – 0.8 8 – 32
0.25 – 1.0 10 – 40
0.4 – 1.6 20 – 80
0.5 – 2.0 25 – 100
1.0 – 4.0 40 – 160
1.5 – 6.0 50 – 200
2.0 – 8.0
2.5 – 10.0
MCAG 13 dc Continuously adjustable over a 2:1 range

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Accuracy Setting ± 10%
Effect of frequency < 0.5%/Hz
Effect of temperature < 0.1%/°C

Contacts All relays are fitted with two pairs of self

reset contacts.
Contact combinations: 2 make or 1 make 1 break

Contact ratings
Normally open contact are rated as follows
Make and carry Make and carry Break
continuously for 0.5s
AC 1250VA with 750VA with 1250VA with
maxima of 5A maxima of 30A maxima of 5A
and 660V and 660V and 660V

DC 1250W with 7500W with 100W resistive

maxima of 5A maxima of 30A 50W inductive
and 660V and 660V with maxima
of 5A and
660V

The make and carry for 0.5s rating of a normally closed contact is 3750VA with
maxima of 15A and 660V
Durability
Loaded contact 10,000 operations minimum
Unloaded contact 100,000 operations minimum
Operation indicator A hand reset operation indicator is
fitted as standard

Operating times Typically less than 10ms at 5 x Is.

See Figure 5

Resetting times Typically less than 50ms from 5 x Is

to zero

Frequency 50 or 60Hz

Frequency range 47 – 51Hz or 57 – 61Hz

High Voltage Withstand
Dielectric Withstand
IEC 255-5:1977 2kV rms for 1 minute between all
terminals and case earth.
2kV rms for 1 minute between
terminals of independent circuits
including contact circuits, with
terminals on each independent circuit
connected together.
1kV rms for 1 minute across open
contacts of output relays.
High voltage impulse
IEC 255-5:1977 Three positive and three negative
impulses of 5kV peak, 1.2/50µs,
0.5J between all terminals and all
terminals and case earth.

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 Electrical Environment
EMC Compliance Compliance with the European
89/336/EEC Commission Directive on EMC is
claimed via the Technical Construction
File route.
EN50081-2:1994 Generic Standards were used to
EN50082-2:1995 establish conformity.

Atmospheric environment
Temperature Storage and transit -25°C to +70°C
IEC 255-6:1988 Operating -25°C to +55°C
IEC 68-2-1:1990 Cold
IEC 68-2-2:1974 Dry Heat
Humidity
IEC 68-2-3:1969 56 days at 93% RH and 40°C
Enclosure Protection
IEC 529:1989 IP50 (dust protected)

Mechanical environment
Vibration
IEC 255-21-1:1988 Response Class 1

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4 holes 4.4 24
45

168 159

Push button 48
projection 10 max
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details

32 212 25 min.

177 157 max.

Reset

51 Flush mounting
All dimensions in mm

Figure 6: Case outline: size 2

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Cases
MCAG 11, 12, 13 Size 2 52
4 holes 4.4 23.5
MCAG 31 Size 4 97

MCAG 32, 33 Size 6

See Figures 6, 7 and 8.
168 159

Information Required with

Order
Push button 99
projection 10 max
Relay type Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details
Setting or setting range in amps
Supply frequency 32 212 25 min.
Type of contacts
Operation indicator and inscription if
required
177 157 max.

Reset

103 Flush mounting 11

All dimensions in mm

Figure 7: Case outline size 4

103.6
4 holes 4.4 24
149

168 159

Push button 151

projection 10 max
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details

32 212 25 min.

177 157 max.

Reset

155 Flush mounting 11

All dimensions in mm

Figure 8: Case outline size 6