NIST-012.7.1 VRIOGS Vital Relay - Miniature Plug-In

Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards
VRIOGS 012.7.1
Vital Relay – Miniature Plug-in
Revision: A
Issue Date: 6/11/2009
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VRIOGS 012.7.1 Vital Relay – Miniature Plug-in

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PURPOSE OF THE STANDARD
The Standard has been created through the collaboration of members of the
Victorian Rail Industry Operators’ Group (VRIOG) for the purpose of establishing
standards which, if implemented throughout the Victorian Rail Network, will facilitate
the interoperability of infrastructure.
The use of the Standard is not prescribed by law but, if adopted, conformity with the
provisions of the Standard is mandatory in order that the purpose of the Standard be
achieved.
DISCLAIMER
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purposes only and does not amount to any kind of advice.
Each person is responsible for making his or her own assessment of all such
information and for verifying such information. The content of this publication is not a
substitute for professional advice.
The Director of Public Transport and VRIOG accept no liability for any loss or
damage to any person, howsoever caused, for information contained in this
publication, or any purported reliance thereon.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1.0 CONVENTIONS .............................................................................. 1

SECTION 2.0 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................. 2
SECTION 3.0 SCOPE AND GENERAL ................................................................. 3
3.1 Scope .......................................................................................................... 3
3.2 General........................................................................................................ 3
3.3 Quality Assurance ....................................................................................... 3
3.4 Advisory Bulletins ........................................................................................ 3
3.5 Application................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 4.0 COMPLIANCE ................................................................................. 6
4.1 Plugboards .................................................................................................. 6
4.2 Connectors .................................................................................................. 6
4.3 Operating Voltages...................................................................................... 6
SECTION 5.0 TESTING OF NEW RELAYS........................................................... 7
SECTION 6.0 SEALING OF RELAYS .................................................................... 8
SECTION 7.0 IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING ............................................... 9
7.1 Relay Identification ...................................................................................... 9
7.2 Labelling ...................................................................................................... 9
7.3 Asset Management System ...................................................................... 10
SECTION 8.0 PACKAGING ................................................................................. 11
SECTION 9.0 CARE OF AND HANDLING........................................................... 12
SECTION 10.0 INSTALLATION OF PLUG-IN RELAYS ........................................ 13
10.1 Inserting into Base..................................................................................... 13
10.2 Removal and Replacement of Installed Relays......................................... 13
10.3 Re-Use of Miniature Relay Contacts ......................................................... 13
SECTION 11.0 REFERENCES .............................................................................. 14
APPENDIX A MBA/12-4, MBA/8-8, MBA/8-4, MBLA/12-4............................... 15
APPENDIX B MSPA/8-4 .................................................................................. 16
APPENDIX C MSRA/8-4, MSRA/6-6................................................................ 17
APPENDIX D 2MBA/4-4, 2MBA/6-2, 2MBLA/4-4, 2MBLA/6-2 ......................... 18
APPENDIX E MSX ........................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX F MNR/5-2, MNR/4-3 .................................................................... 20
APPENDIX G MBCA/2H/4-4, MBCLA/2H/4-4 .................................................. 22
APPENDIX H MML/11-4................................................................................... 23
APPENDIX I M2T/2-2 ..................................................................................... 24
APPENDIX J 4MBT/2-2 ................................................................................... 25
APPENDIX K 270MT/8-8 ................................................................................. 26
APPENDIX L MNHX/8-4 .................................................................................. 27
APPENDIX M MNHXC/2H/4-4 ......................................................................... 28
APPENDIX N 270MT/4-2 ................................................................................. 29
APPENDIX O MS2/6-6 ..................................................................................... 30
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SECTION 1.0 CONVENTIONS
1) Words or phrases that appear capitalised out of context are defined within the
Definitions section of this VRIOG Standard.
2) The word “Shall” is to be understood as mandatory.
3) The word “Should” is to be understood as non-mandatory i.e. advisory or
recommended.
4) Uncontrolled Standards may not be referenced within the VRIOG Standards.
These include former PTC Standards, Franchisee Standards, Franchisee
Subcontractor Standards and Infrastructure Lessee Standards.
5) Controlled Standards, including Australian Standards and other VRIOG
Standards, may be referenced but only if:
The referenced item can not be adequately explained with an amount
of text that could not reasonably be inserted into the body of the
Standard.
The reader is not referenced to another Controlled Standard
necessary for the item to be adequately explained i.e. one document
link only.
The referenced document is a Figure or table and could not
reasonably be included in the appendices of the Standard.
6) The format employed in the VRIOG Standards is compatible with Australian
Standards, and will be used from this point on.
7) The numbering system for the VRIOG Standards is chronologically
sequential from the point of introduction, and is not based on any form of
interpretive system.
8) The VRIOG Standards contain engineering information necessary to operate
a safe Railway. VRIOG Standards will not contain any information that can be
construed as a work instruction, procedure, process or protocol. This
information forms the basis of each individual entity’s Safety Accreditation
Certification, and, as such, is outside the scope of VRIOG Standards.
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SECTION 2.0 DEFINITIONS

Terminology used and/or applied in this Standard is defined as follows:-
Terminology Definition
Accredited Rail A Rail Infrastructure Manager or Rolling Stock Operator who is
Operator (ARO) accredited under Part 5 of the Rail Safety Act 2006.
Application for An application to the Safety Director by an accredited rail operator
Variation of for variation of its accreditation due to the accredited rail operator
Accreditation proposing to make change to or to the manner of carrying out,
accredited rail operations that may reasonably be expected:-
• To change the nature, character and scope of the accredited
rail operator; or
To not be within the competence and capacity for which the
accredited rail operator is accredited.
Back Contacts: Normally Closed contacts (de-energized state).
Drop Away Voltage The maximum voltage (or current) by which all front contacts has
(or Current) opened.
Fragility Factor The ‘fragility factor’ (sometimes called the ‘G’ factor) of an article is
a measure of the maximum shock that can be applied to it without
damage being caused.
Front Contacts: Normally Open contacts (de-energized state).
Nominal Voltage The Voltage at which the Relay is designed to operate.
Non-Vital A term applied to equipment whose correct operation is not
essential to the integrity of the signalling system.
Pick Up Voltage (or The minimum voltage (or current) at which all front contacts of the
Current) relay has made.
Purchaser Person or organisation to which the vital relays is supplied or being
supplied.
Note: They may not be a direct representative of the ARO.
Service Operating The voltage range within which the relay should be operated when
Voltage in service.
Vital A term applied to equipment whose correct operation is essential to
the integrity of the signalling system.
VRIOG Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group – The list members group
consists of :-
• VicTrack
• V/Line Passenger
• Metro Trains Melbourne
• Yarra Trams
• Australian Rail Track Corporation
• Public Transport Division of the Department of Transport
VRIOGS Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards.
Table 1 – Terminology
SECTION 3.0 SCOPE AND GENERAL

3.1 Scope
This specification describes the general requirements for new miniature plug-in
safety relays conforming generally to BR Specification 930 for vital railway signalling
applications to be manufactured and supplied to ARO organisations or contractors to
ARO organisations.
3.2 General
Vital Signalling relays have been purpose designed for application in fail safe
signalling circuits and can be divided into three categories:
• Miniature plug – in relays

• Large plug – in relays
• Shelf type relays
This specification refers only to miniature plug-in relays in service within VRIOG.
Miniature plug-in relays (called miniature only because of their size in relation to the
large or standard plug-in relay) are manufactured to the British Rail 930 series of
specifications in 12V DC line, 24V DC line, 50V DC line, 110V AC line and various
track relay varieties together with electronic timers.
These relays have carbon-silver to silver contacts except:
a) Where heavy duty contacts are necessary such as in contactor versions and;
b) Where the welding of a contact will not prejudice the safety features of the
relay.
Carbon-silver / silver contacts are resistant to welding.
Silver to silver back contact (MNCM 2HF 4B)
3.3 Quality Assurance

The Supplier shall be accredited to the appropriate Australian Quality Standards or
recognised international equivalent if the manufacturer is based overseas.
It is considered that the following are appropriate Australian Quality Standards:
- AS/ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems – Requirements

- AS/ISO 9004 - Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for performances
3.4 Advisory Bulletins

The Purchaser shall check and act upon any related manufacturer and ARO issued
product bulletins in order to ensure that they are aware of and appropriately action
any safety related concerns regarding the miniature plug-in relay.
3.5 Application
This specification refers to the following relay types:
General
DC
VRIOG Or Plugboard
Operating Remarks
Designation Manufacturer’s Coding
Voltage
Designation
MBA/12-4 QBA1/12-4 50 ACDFH BR Spec 932
MBA/12-4 QBA1/12-4 24 ABFGH BR Spec 932
MBLA/12-4 QBA1/12-4 12 ABDGS BR Spec 932
MBA/8-8 QBA1/8-8 50 ACDGH BR Spec 932
MBA/8-8 QBA1/8-8 24 ACDEH BR Spec 932
MBA/8-8 QBA1/8-8 12 ABDJS BR Spec 932
MBA/8-4 QBA1/8-4 50 ACDFH BR Spec 932
MSRA/8-4 QSRA1/8-4 50 ADEHJ BR Spec 934
MSRA/8-4 QSRA1/8-4 24 ADEFJ BR Spec 934
MSRA/6-6 QSRA1/6-6 50 ADFGJ BR Spec 934
MSPA/8-4 QSPA1/8-4 50 ABDGJ BR Spec 933
2MBA/4-4 QBBA1/4-4 50 ABCEH BR Spec 961
2MBA/4-4 QBBA1/4-4 24 ACEFK BR Spec 961
2MBLA/4-4 QBBA1/4-4 12 ABDKS BR Spec 961
2MBA/6-2 QBBA1/6-2 50 ABFHJ BR Spec 961
2MBA/6-2 QBBA1/6-2 24 ACEGK BR Spec 961
2MBLA/6-2 QBBA1/6-2 12 BEFGX BR Spec 961
Twin NV
TDU QTD1 50 ACGJX
Timer
Twin NV
TDU QTD1 24 ACHJX
Timer
Twin NV
TDU QTD1 12 ABEFS
Timer
MSX QTD4 12 BCEGX BR Spec 964
QTD5/5-2 or
MNR/5-2 50 BDFHX BR Spec 962
SELECT-2
MNR/4-3 QTD5/4-3 50 BEGHX BR Spec 962
MNR/5-2 QTD5/5-2 12 BDGHX BR Spec 962
MNR/4-3 QTD5/4-3 12 BEFJX BR Spec 962
MBCA/2H/4-4 QBCA/2H/4-4 50 BEGHJ BR Spec 966
MBCA/2H/4-4 QBCA/2H/4-4 24 BEFHJ BR Spec 966
MBLCA/2H/4-4 QBCA/2H/4-4 12 ABCKS BR Spec 966
MML/11-4 QL1/11-4 50 ABEFG BR Spec 935
MML/11-4 QL1/11-4 24 ABDEG BR Spec 935
MML/11-4 QL1/11-4 12 BDGJX BR Spec 935
M2T/2-2 QT2/2-2 4Ω ACFGK BR Spec 938
BR Specs 932
4MBT/2-2 QBT1/2-2 4Ω DFHJX
& 938
270MT/8-8 QN1/8-8 UM71 Output BDEGX BR Spec 930
270MT1/2-2 QT1/2-2 270Ω BCGJX BR Spec 938
MNS QTD3 50 AEGJX Refurbish only
MNM QTD3 50 AEGJX Refurbish only
General
DC
VRIOG Or Plugboard
Operating Remarks
Designation Manufacturer’s Coding
Voltage
Designation
MZSPA/7-4 QTR1/7-4 Output for AEHJX Refurbish only
QTD3
MZT/4-4 QPA2 40V AC track ADGHX Special
MS2/6-6 QS2/6-6 12 BCGHX BR930
QAJTC1 24 ADEJS JTC Amplifier
MNHX/8-4 QNHX1/8-4 110 AC ACEFH BR Spec 966
QNHXC1/2H/4-4 110 AC ADGKS SSI Interface
QNCM1/2HF/- 12 BCFHS
4MB
270MT/4-2 QT1/4-2 270Ω BDEJX AFO-M
Output
MSRA/6-2 QSRA4/6-2 50 BDEHK
MLSRA/6-2 QSRA4/6-2 12 ADFGS
2MBA/4-4 QBH1/4-4 50 ABCEM Non Vital
(Refurbish
only)
Table 2 – Relay Types
The matching of coding of relay to base is critical to the safety integrity of the
signalling system.
Under no circumstances is a base to be “re-coded”.
Figure 1 - VIEW OF BACK OF RELAY and FRONT OF BASE showing

Coding Pin Positions
SECTION 4.0 COMPLIANCE
Unless otherwise stated herein the relays shall comply in every respect with the
applicable BRB specifications.
Wherever a relay does not comply with a particular BRB specification or equivalent,
its description shall be related to the closest relevant specification.
4.1 Plugboards
The relay plugboard shall be in accordance with BR Specification BR 829.
The coding of the plugboard shall be as indicated in Section 3.5 of this specification.
4.2 Connectors
The crimp type connectors shall be in accordance with BR Specification BR 831 and
suitable for wire size 24/.020 double insulated.
4.3 Operating Voltages
The nominal operating voltages of the relays within this specification are specified in
Section 3.5.
The required performance for 50V relays is:

Nominal Operating Voltage: 50V DC
Max Operating Voltage: 40V DC
Min Drop Away Voltage: 7.5V DC
Service Operating Voltage: 50V DC ±10%

Max Operating Voltage: 19.2V DC

Max Operating Voltage: 9.6V DC
The operating performance parameters for other relays in this specification are
specified in the relevant appendix.
SECTION 5.0 TESTING OF NEW RELAYS
Each relay shall be subjected to a series of tests to confirm that it conforms to the
requirements of the relevant BRB standard(s) and the requirements of this standard.
Each relay shall be supplied with a test sheet containing at least the following
information:
• The manufacturer’s unique serial number assigned to the relay.

• The nominal working voltage of the relay.
• The VRIOG relay type designation and the pin coding and contact
arrangement.
• The manufacturer’s reference identification for each coil.
• The resistance of each coil at 20°C.
• Confirmation that the pin coding conforms to the requirement of this standard.
• Confirmation that the contact configuration conforms to the requirements of
this standard.
• Confirmation that the relay has been subjected to and passed the non-
destructive electrical insulation tests.
• Confirmation that the contact pressure of each closed contact meets the
requirement of this specification.
• Confirmation that the alignment of each contact meets the requirement of this
specification.
• Confirmation that the operation, opening and closing of the contacts conform
to this specification.
• The actual electrical performance: pick up and drop away of each part of the
relay.
• Confirmation that each of the time setting strappings for relays noted in
Appendix E and Appendix F yield the nominated time delay with the fine
adjustment in the centre position.
• The actual measured resistance of each contact when closed.
(The use of full or from High Current Contact Cleaning is specifically
prohibited)
• Certification that the relay meets the requirements of this specification.
• The unique identification of the individual tester.
• The date of the test.
• Relay Record Card (Refer to Section 7.3)
SECTION 6.0 SEALING OF RELAYS
All vital relays supplied by manufacturers and authorised relay servicing staff shall be
sealed. All relays installed in the field that are not presently sealed, shall be
considered as not fit for service.
This seal shall not be broken in the field except in exceptional circumstances when
directed by an authorized representative of an ARO Infrastructure Manager. In the
event of a defect being observed in a relay the seal shall be left intact until the relay
is examined by an appropriately competent railway safety worker. (See below.)
Only railway safety workers approved by an ARO Infrastructure Manager as

competent to open and maintain railway signalling relays shall be authorised to seal
a railway signalling relay for use within the VRIOG network. Each ARO authorised
rail safety worker has an individual numbered seal to trace in case of an incident.
All new relays shall be supplied with BLACK seal plugs. This colour plug shall be
used exclusively for new relays only.
Any relay resealed shall be sealed with plugs of any colour other than black.
SECTION 7.0 IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING
Miniature Signalling Relays in use in VRIOG shall be identified in accordance with

the nomenclature used in Section 3.5 of this standard.
7.1 Relay Identification
Each relay shall be identified by a unique serial number assigned by the

manufacturer.
The ARO Infrastructure Manager may assign another unique serial number to assist
maintenance of their asset register.
7.2 Labelling
Labelling shall generally be in accordance with the requirements of VRIOG Standard

“General Requirements for Labelling of Signalling Equipment” VRIOGS 012.7.30.
Specifically, each relay shall have a self adhesive label (Type A see below) with its
assigned asset number, its VRIOG type (see Section 3.5) and its initial Pick up and
Drop away figures and the initials of the tester and the date of test. This label shall be
affixed to the front of the relay case immediately below the handle.
Figure 2 - Label Type A
Following any subsequent overhaul or examination the relay shall be retested and
the results recorded on self adhesive label (Type B: see below), which shall be
affixed to the front of the relay case immediately above the handle.
Figure 3 - Label Type B
7.3 Asset Management System
Each relay shall be supplied with a relay record card (See below) which is contained
within a “REPLACEMENT or SERVICEABLE RELAY” envelope which shall be
securely attached to the relay. The card shall be completed by the person installing
the relay. The card is to be then replaced with in the envelope and sent to the
relevant Infrastructure Asset Manager for updating of the Infrastructure Asset
Management System.
Relay Card: Front Relay Card: Back
Figure 4 – Front & Back of Relay Card
Figure 5 - Relay Card Envelope
SECTION 8.0 PACKAGING
The contact assemblies and other fittings within Q style railway signalling safety
relays are the quite fragile. The relays shall be packaged and handled in such a
manner that the transport and storage of these units does not materially influence
their subsequent in-service performance.
The relays shall be packaged such that the contact springs are in vertical alignment
with the contacts at the top and the plug-base is lowest. The cushioning of the
packaging must allow that the fragility factor of the relays is approximately 50: (Ref
Australian Standard “Packaging – Part 10: Protection against shock and vibration”
AS 2400.10 - 2006: Table 2).
The relays shall be packaged such that their performance including contact
resistance shall not deteriorate if stored in an environment equivalent to their
operating environment (Ref: VRIOG Standard “Environmental Conditions” VRIOGS
012.7.25) for 12 months before installation.
SECTION 9.0 CARE OF AND HANDLING
Cases have occurred where newly installed miniature plug-in signalling relays have
failed to operate, and it was found that their contacts were out of adjustment due to
distortion of their stationary contact support brackets.
It has been demonstrated that this fault was a result of the relay having been
dropped or struck during transport or installation.
Extreme care shall be exercised in transporting and handling relays. Any relay which
is bumped should be closely examined and an operational check should be
performed, and if need be returned for overhaul and retest.
For relay which is dropped, they should be returned for overhaul and retest
immediately.
Because of the risk that relays may have been dropped or damaged without
knowledge, any relay which is to be placed in service shall be visually inspected
before being plugged into service.
If there is any sign of damage to the case or to the internal assembly of the relay it
shall not be put into service but sent for retest and if necessary, servicing.
SECTION 10.0 INSTALLATION OF PLUG-IN RELAYS
The removal and re-insertion of all miniature plug-in relays should be minimised to
avoid damage to and/or loss of tension in the contacts in the relay and base.
10.1 Inserting into Base
When inserting miniature plug-in relays into their bases, the relay must be held at 90
degrees to the base as it is plugged in. If the relay is offered up to the base at an
angle, there is a high risk that the contact fingers on the back of the relay will be bent
back leading to high resistance or open circuit between relay and base. This is
particularly important when inserting a relay of one make into a base made by a
different manufacturer.
10.2 Removal and Replacement of Installed Relays
Where miniature plug-in relays are removed from their bases for any reason, the
relays should be inserted back into the base from which they were removed and they
shall be replaced by a relay with a current test certificate.
10.3 Re-Use of Miniature Relay Contacts
Before Q Type (BRB930) miniature plug in relays which have been in service for
longer than 8 weeks are considered for reuse in new or altered works, the contacts
shall be retested and, if necessary, serviced and a current test report shall be
provided with the relay.
SECTION 11.0 REFERENCES
This specification refers to the following BRB Specifications which form attachments
to this Specification:-
No. Ref No. Title
1. BR930 Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature D.C. Neutral

Line Relay (Plug-in Type) for Railway Signalling Purposes.
November 1985 (Amendment 2)
2. BR932A Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune,

DC Biased, Neutral Line Relay, Plug-in Type for Railway
Signalling Purposes. September 1971 (Amendment 4)

DC Slow Pick-up, Neutral Line Relay, Plug-in Type for
Railway Signalling Purposes. September 1971 (Amendment
4)

DC Slow Release, Neutral Line Relay, Plug-in Type for
4)
5. BR935A Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature, DC

Magnetically Latched Neutral Line Relay, Plug-in Type for
5)
6. BR938A Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature, DC Neutral

Track Relay, Plug-in Type for Railway Signalling Purposes.
June 1977 (Amendment 3)
7. BR961 Specification for Miniature Twin Tractive Armature, AC

Immune, DC Biased, Neutral Line Relay Unit, Plug-in Type for
Railway Signalling Purposes. February 1972 (Amendment 6)
8. BR962 Specification for Miniature Relay Unit, Plug-in Type, for

Railway Signalling Purposes Incorporating a D.C. Neutral
Thermal Time Element Relay and an Independent Tractive
Armature D.C. Neutral Line Relay. September 1981
(Amendment 5)
9. BR966 Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature Relays Plug-in

Type for Railway Signalling Purposes. August 1981
(Amendment 5) including Appendices F12 to F10.
Table 3 - BRB Specifications
APPENDIX A MBA/12-4, MBA/8-8, MBA/8-4, MBLA/12-4
These relays shall conform to the requirements of BRB Specification 932A (attached
to this specification) with the exception of Clauses 19, 22.1 and 22.2.
The operating voltages for 12V relays (MBLA/12-4) when tested in accordance with
Clause 18 shall be in accordance with Section 4.3 of this specification.
The registration codes for the above relays are shown in Section 3 of this
specification.
The relays shall be identified and labelled in accordance with Section 7 of this
specification.
Contact arrangements:
Figure 6 - Contact arrangements MBA Series
APPENDIX B MSPA/8-4
These relays shall conform to the requirements of BRB Specification 933 (attached to
this specification) with the exception of Clauses 19, 22.1 and 22.2.
Note: Clause 18.2 is modified to exclude the 24V relay.
specification.
specification.
Contact Arrangement:
Figure 7 - Contact arrangements MSPA8-4
APPENDIX C MSRA/8-4, MSRA/6-6
Note: Clause 13.1 is modified to include a 50V QSRA/6-6 relay. The contact
configuration of this relay is shown below:
specification.
specification.
Contact Arrangements:
Figure 8 - Contact arrangements MSRA Series
APPENDIX D 2MBA/4-4, 2MBA/6-2, 2MBLA/4-4, 2MBLA/6-2
These relays shall conform to the requirements of BRB Specification 961A (attached
to this specification) with the exception of Clauses 19, 22.1 and 22.2.
The operating voltages for 12V relays (2MBLA/4-4 and 2MBLA/6-2) when tested in
accordance with Clause 18 shall be in accordance with Section 4.3 of this
specification.
specification.
specification.
Contact Arrangement:
Figure 9 - Contact arrangements 2MBA Series
APPENDIX E MSX
Safety critical slow release timer (3 to 300 seconds).
These units shall conform where applicable to the general requirements of BRB
Specification 930 (attached to this specification) with the exception of Clauses: 19,
22.1 and 22.2.
The registration code for the timer unit is shown in Section 3 of this specification.
The timer shall be identified and labelled in accordance with Section 7 of this
specification. The time setting and associated strappings shall be noted on the relay
test label (Label Type B in Section 7.2 of this Standard.)
If a relay cannot be coarse adjusted to suit the adjustment range, then the relay
should be rejected.
Input voltage 12V DC ± 20%.
Output voltage, DC: Adjustable by strapping:
• 12V: D2 to D1 strapped
Delay Adjustment:
• Coarse adjustment - by wire straps on plugboard
3 to 10 seconds No straps
11 to 30 seconds A1 to A7 strapped
31 to 100 seconds A1 to A2 to A7 strapped
101 to 300 seconds A1 to A2 to A3 to A7 strapped
• Fine adjustment – by potentiometer with provision for sealing after adjustment.

Note: The resealing of a relay following time setting may only be carried out in
accordance with Section 6 of this standard
Terminal arrangements:
Figure 10 - Terminal arrangements MSX
APPENDIX F MNR/5-2, MNR/4-3

this specification) with the exception of Clauses 14 and 17 and that all reference to a
thermal unit is deleted and replaced with reference to an electronic unit.
Delay Adjustment:
• Coarse adjustment - by wire links on plugboard; for strapping see below.
• Fine adjustment – by potentiometer with provision for sealing after adjustment.
Note: The resealing of a relay following time setting may only be carried out in
accordance with Section 6 of this standard. The time setting and associated
strappings shall be noted on the relay test label (Label Type B in Section 7.2 of this
standard.)
If a relay cannot be coarse adjusted to suit the adjustment range, then the relay
should be rejected.
The operating voltages for 12V relays when tested in accordance with Clause 18
shall be in accordance with Section 4.3 of this specification.
The operating voltages for these relays shall be in accordance with the requirements
of BRB Specification 960 with the exception that the voltages for 12V relays when
tested in accordance with Clause 18 shall be in accordance with Section 4.3 of this
specification.
specification.
specification.
Figure 11 - Contact arrangements MNR Series

NOTE: “S” designates an internally wired “stick” contact.
Observe manufacturer’s limitations on wiring attached to this contact.
APPENDIX F (continued)
MNR/5-2, MNR/4-3
Time Setting Strapping for MNR Relays:
Nominal Strap Terminals Nominal Strap Terminals

Time Coarse Fine Time Coarse Fine
2.5 A1-B7 B7-B8 167 A1-A4 B7-B8
7.5 A1-B7 B7-A8 173 A1-A4 B7-A8
13.5 A1-B7 A8-B8 178 A1-A4 A8-B8
18.5 A1-B7 - 184 A1-A4 -
26 A1-A7 B7-B8 191 A1-B3 B7-B8
31 A1-A7 B7-A8 196 A1-B3 B7-A8
37 A1-A7 A8-B8 202 A1-B3 A8-B8
42 A1-A7 - 207 A1-B3 -
50 A1-B6 B7-B8 214 A1-A3 B7-B8
55 A1-B6 B7-A8 220 A1-A3 B7-A8
61 A1-B6 A8-B8 226 A1-A3 A8-B8
66 A1-B6 - 231 A1-A3 -
73 A1-A6 B7-B8 238 A1-B2 B7-B8
78 A1-A6 B7-A8 243 A1-B2 B7-A8
84 A1-A6 A8-B8 249 A1-B2 A8-B8
89 A1-A6 - 254 A1-B2 -
97 A1-B5 B7-B8 262 A1-A2 B7-B8
102 A1-B5 B7-A8 267 A1-A2 B7-A8
108 A1-B5 A8-B8 273 A1-A2 A8-B8
113 A1-B5 - 278 A1-A2 -
120 A1-A5 B7-B8 285 A1-B1 B7-B8
125 A1-A5 B7-A8 290 A1-B1 B7-A8
131 A1-A5 A8-B8 296 A1-B1 A8-B8
136 A1-A5 - 301 A1-B1 -
144 A1-B4 B7-B8 309 - B7-B8
149 A1-B4 B7-A8 314 - B7-A8
155 A1-B4 A8-B8 320 - A8-B8
160 A1-B4 - 325 - -
Figure 12 - Time Setting Strapping for MNR Relays
APPENDIX G MBCA/2H/4-4, MBCLA/2H/4-4
The operating voltages for 12V relays (MBCLA/2H/4-4) when tested in accordance
with Clause 18 shall be in accordance with Section 4.3 of this specification.
specification.
specification.
Figure 13 - Contact arrangements MBCA/2HF/4-4
APPENDIX H MML/11-4
specification.
specification.
Operating Voltages: DC:
Nominal Operating Voltage: 50V

Maximum Operate and Release Voltage: 40V
Minimum operate and Release Voltage: 20V

Maximum Operate and Release Voltage: 19.2V
Minimum operate and Release Voltage: 9.6V

Maximum Operate and Release Voltage: 9.6V
Minimum operate and Release Voltage: 4.8V
Figure 14 - Contact arrangements MML 11-4
APPENDIX I M2T/2-2
this specification) with the exception of Clauses 19, 22.1 and 22.2 and Appendix C.
The required performance for these relays is:
Maximum Operating Current: 117mA DC

Minimum Operating Current: 103mA DC
Coil Resistance: 4Ω
Maximum Allowable Current: 146mA DC
specification.
specification.
Figure 15 - Contact arrangements MT/2-2
APPENDIX J 4MBT/2-2
These relays shall conform to the requirements of BRB Specifications 932 and 938
(attached to this specification) with the exception of Clauses 19, 22.1 and 22.2.
The required performance for these relays is:
Maximum Operating Current: 140mA DC

Minimum Operating Current: 120mA DC
Coil Resistance: 4Ω
Maximum Allowable Current: 154mA DC
specification.
specification.
Figure 16 - Contact arrangements 4MBT/2-2
APPENDIX K 270MT/8-8
This relay is specifically configured to act as an output relay for CSEE UM71 track
circuit receivers.
Nominal Working Voltage: 17V DC

Operating Voltage: 18.5V DC
Drop Away Voltage: 11.25V
specification.
specification.
APPENDIX L MNHX/8-4
These relays shall conform to the requirements of BRB Specification 966 including
Appendix F7 (attached to this specification) with the exception of Clause 19.1.
Used to interface the output of SSI equipment with other signalling apparatus.
Nominal Operating Voltage: 110V AC 50Hz

Max Operating Voltage: 90V AC
Min Drop Away Voltage: 30V AC
specification.
specification.
Figure 18 - Contact arrangements MNHX/8-4
APPENDIX M MNHXC/2H/4-4
These relays shall conform to the requirements of BRB Specification 966 including
Appendix F7 (attached to this specification) with the exception of Clause 19.1.
Used to interface the output of SSI equipment with other signalling apparatus.
Nominal Operating Voltage: 110V AC 50Hz

Max Operating Voltage: 90V AC
Min Drop Away Voltage: 30V AC
specification.
specification.
Figure 19 - Contact arrangements MNHXC/2H/4-4
APPENDIX N 270MT/4-2
this specification) with the exception of Clauses 19, 22.1 and 22.2 and Appendix C.
This relay is specifically configured to act as an output relay for Westinghouse

Signals AFO-M track circuit receivers.
specification.
specification.
APPENDIX O MS2/6-6
These relays are specifically designed for low energy consumption.
The 12 volt relay shall have the following operating parameters:

Coil Resistance 500Ω
Operating Voltages shall be as specified in Section 4.3 of this specification
specification.
specification.
Figure 21 - Contact arrangements MS2/6-6

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Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards

Vital Relay – Miniature Plug-in

Issue Date: 6/11/2009

VRIOGS 012.7.1 Vital Relay – Miniature Plug-in

APPROVER STATUS DATE QUALIFICATIONS

VRIOG Steering Approved All Sections

Accredited Rail Operator

For any queries please contact vriogs@transport.vic.gov.au.

PURPOSE OF THE STANDARD

The Standard is published by the Director of Public Transport for information

© Director of Public Transport 2005.

SECTION 1.0 CONVENTIONS .............................................................................. 1

SECTION 1.0 CONVENTIONS

SECTION 2.0 DEFINITIONS

SECTION 3.0 SCOPE AND GENERAL

• Miniature plug – in relays

These relays have carbon-silver to silver contacts except:

Carbon-silver / silver contacts are resistant to welding.

Silver to silver back contact (MNCM 2HF 4B)

3.3 Quality Assurance

It is considered that the following are appropriate Australian Quality Standards:

- AS/ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems – Requirements

3.4 Advisory Bulletins

This specification refers to the following relay types:

Figure 1 - VIEW OF BACK OF RELAY and FRONT OF BASE showing

SECTION 4.0 COMPLIANCE

The relay plugboard shall be in accordance with BR Specification BR 829.

4.3 Operating Voltages

The required performance for 50V relays is:

The required performance for 24V relays is:

The required performance for 12V relays is:

SECTION 5.0 TESTING OF NEW RELAYS

• The manufacturer’s unique serial number assigned to the relay.

SECTION 6.0 SEALING OF RELAYS

Only railway safety workers approved by an ARO Infrastructure Manager as

SECTION 7.0 IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING

Miniature Signalling Relays in use in VRIOG shall be identified in accordance with

7.1 Relay Identification

Each relay shall be identified by a unique serial number assigned by the

Labelling shall generally be in accordance with the requirements of VRIOG Standard

Figure 2 - Label Type A

Figure 3 - Label Type B

7.3 Asset Management System

Relay Card: Front Relay Card: Back

Figure 4 – Front & Back of Relay Card

Figure 5 - Relay Card Envelope

SECTION 8.0 PACKAGING

SECTION 9.0 CARE OF AND HANDLING

SECTION 10.0 INSTALLATION OF PLUG-IN RELAYS

10.1 Inserting into Base

10.2 Removal and Replacement of Installed Relays

10.3 Re-Use of Miniature Relay Contacts

SECTION 11.0 REFERENCES

No. Ref No. Title

1. BR930 Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature D.C. Neutral

2. BR932A Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune,

3. BR933A Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune,

4. BR934A Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature, AC Immune,

5. BR935A Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature, DC

6. BR938A Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature, DC Neutral

7. BR961 Specification for Miniature Twin Tractive Armature, AC

8. BR962 Specification for Miniature Relay Unit, Plug-in Type, for

9. BR966 Specification for Miniature Tractive Armature Relays Plug-in