GEl-i 6375D

INSTRUCTIONS

CURRENT
BALANCE RELAYS

Types
!iC52A and IJCS2B

GE Meter and Control

205 Great Valley Parkway
Malvern, PA 19355-1337
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 CURRENT BALANCE RELAYS
TYPES IJC52A AND IJC52B
INTRODUCTION is first
relays are used To draw out the relay unit the cover are
The types IJC52A and IJC52B drawn out. Shortin g bars
of regulat ing trans removed, and the plug
windin g t transform
to protect the exciting provided in the case to short the curren
d, and the
fo rmers. er circuits. The latches are then release replace the
be easily drawn out. To
three mech relay unit can
The type 1JC52 relays consist of
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nnected relay unit, the reverse orde r is follow ed.

but electric ally interco
anically sepa rate unit, single—
induction disk units mounted in a three actuated by place
end case. Each unit consists of a disk drives the A separate testing plug can he inserted in
to test the relay in place on
two U-magnet assemblies. The disk of the connecting plug
current and
moving contact. The disk shaft is restr
ained by a the panel either from its own source of
relay unit
spiral spring the purpose of which is to hold the voltage, or from other sources. Or, the
de-energized. arid replace d by anothe r which has
contacts open when the relay is can be drawn out
been tested in the laboratory.
the type
The type 13C52D relay is similar to
IJC52A relay except that it consists
of one unit of APPLICATION
in a one-un it, single-
the type IJC52A relay mount ed Regulating transformers, like all power trans
ntial re
end case. formers, should be provided with differe
protect agains t faults within the trans form
on the front lays to
There is a seal-in element mounted er. In additio n to the differe ntial relays, regulat ing
these relay s. This element relays
to the left of the shalt of
its contac ts in para llel transformers require IJC current-balance in the
and
has its coil in serie s
the main con to protect against faults that might occur
with the main contacts such that when up and seals exciting winding. Regulating-transformer
windings
tacts close the seal-in element picks are usually 10 to 12 percen t of the kva capaci ty of
up, it raises a
in. When the seal-in element picks remains ex the main circuit, and there fore their
reactance is
latches up and winding
target into view which button beneath such that a fault might occur in the exciting
posed until released by pressing a which would be severa l times its full-lo ad curren t,
the lower left corner of the cover. but not in excess of the norma l load curre nt of the
ntial
or semi main circuit. Under such conditions the differe the
The case is suitable for either surfacehardware relays will not provid e sensiti ve protect ion to
of
flush panel mounting and an assortment exciting windings. The IJC52A or the 1JC528
re
cover attaches
is provided for either mounting. The mechanism lays should be used to protect these windin
gs.
to the case and also carri es the reset
screw has pro
when one is required. Each cover
vision for a sealing wire. Fig. 6 illustrates the application of one IJC52A
tions
relay to this type of protection. Similar connec are
The case has studs or screw connecexternal
tions at can be used when three of the IJC52B relays
dif
both ends or at the bottom only for the used except that the relay stud numbers will be
connections. The electrical connections between ferent.
the relay units and the case studs are made through
in station
spring backed contact fingers mounted n which OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
outer blocks betwee
ary molded inner and
nests a removable connecting plug
which completes The IJC52B relay and each of the three units of
nd
d to the case,
the circuits. The outer blocks, attachetions, and the the IJC52A relay has two U-magnets. The left-hang
have the studs for the externa l connec U-magnet coil (front view) is called the operati
inner blocks have the terminals for
the internal coil as current in it produces torque tending to close
connections. the contacts. The right-hand U-magnet coil is call
es
ed the restraint coil as current through it produc
in a steel torque tending to hold the contacts open.
The relay mechanism is mounted te unit
cradle and is a comple
framework called the inner block.
with all leads being terminated at the with a latch The percentage ratio of the current in the oper
This cradle is held firmly in the case ating circuit to that in the restraint circuit for pick
guide pin at the ent
at the top and the bottom and by a up is referred to as percentage slope. The perc
The cases and cradles are so age slope is 120 percen t.
back of the case.
inserted in the
constructed that the relay cannot be
down. The connec ting plug, besides
case upside
connec tions betwee n the re The pickup characteristics of the relay is
making the elect rical
also locks shown in Fig. 2. The relay has a minimum pickup
spective blocks of the cradle and case, d to setting of 3 amperes which is the operating curre
nt
the latch in place. The cover, which is fasteneplug required to close the relay contacts when no re
case by thumb screws , holds the connec ting
the straint current flows.
in place.
in equipment nor to provide for
t to cover all details or variations
These instructions do not purpor n, operati on or maintenance. Should
met in connection with installatio
every possible contingency to be proble zrra arise which are not covered sufficiently for
should particu lar
further information be desired or ic Company.
should be referred to the General VZectr
the purchasers purposes, the matter
ANSI, lF.T,f and M4 standards;
ts described herein meet applicable
To the extent required the produc and ordina nces becaus e they vary qredtly.
with respect to local cdes
but no such assurance is given
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Each unit closes its contacts after a time de
lay which is dependent both on the ratio and the
magnitudes of the currents and also on the time
lever setting. The time decreases with an increase
of both currents or an increase of the ratio of oper
atiii to restraint current. The time lever controls
the (ontact travel. A lower time lever setting de—
crc ises the cotitact travel and the time.
RATINGS
Pr ‘n ‘:aiable ratings are .7 amperes nor—
ma (urrent 25—60 ccles 3 amp minimum pick
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up, with 12 ( )C slope.
P ioing rating of the contacts is
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30 ;m :‘e. :oltages not exceeding 250 volts.
Thi rur eit—carr ing ratings are affected by the
selc tioi of the iap n the target and seal—in coil
as mdicater in the following table:
Ameres AC or DC
2-Amp ap 10.2 Amp T
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The 2-ampere tap has a d-c resistance of 0.13
ohms a d a 60 cycle impedance of 0.53 ohms while
the 0.2-ampere tap has a 7 ohm d-c resistance and
a 52 ohm 60 cycle impedance. The tap setting used
RECEIVING, HANDLING AND STORAGE
These relays, when not included as a part of
a control panel, will be shipped in cartons designed
to protect them against damage. Immediately upon
receipt of the relay, an examination should be made
for any damage sustained during shipment. If in
jury or damage resulting from rough handling is
evident, a claim should be filed at once with the
transportation company and the nearest Sales Office
of the General Electric Company notified promptly.
Reasonable care should be exercised inunpack
INSTALLATION
LOCATION
The location should be clean and dry, free from
dust and excessive vibration, and well lighted to
facilitate inspection and testing.
MOUNTING
The relay should be mounted on a vertical sur
face. The outline and panel diagrams are shown
in Figs. 9 and 10.
CONNECTIONS
Internal connections are shown in Figs. 7 and 8.
Typical external connections for the IJC52A
relay, are shown in Fig. 6.
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on the sr al-in element is determined by the current
drawn by the trip coil.
The 0.2—ampere tap is for use with trip coils
that operate on currents ranging from 0.2 up to 2.0
amperes at the minimum control voltage. If this
tap is used with trip coils requiring more than 2
amperes, there is a possibility that the 7-ohm re
sistance will reduce the current to so low a value
that the breaker willnot be tripped.
The 2-ampere tap should be used with trip coils
that take 2 amperes or more at minimum control
voltage, provided the tripping current does not cx
reed 30 amperes at the maximum control voltage.
If the tripping current exceeds 30 amperes an aux
iliary relay should be used, the connections being
such that the tripping current does not pass through
the contacts or the target and seal-in coils of the
protective relay.
BURDENS
The burdens in oseci on the current transform
ers by each operating and restraining coil at 5 anrs
are as follows:
ing the relay in order that none of the parts are in
jured or the adjustments disturbed.
If the relays are not to be installed immediate
iy, they should be stored in their original cartons
in a place that is free from moisture, dust, and
metallic chips. Foreign matter collected on the
outside of the case may find its way inside when the
cover is removed and cause trouble in the operation
of the relay.
When the exciting winding of the transformer
‘s connected in grounded wye the secondaries of
the current transformers in series with this wind
ing should be delta-connected to avoid tripping on
external giound faults.
GROUND CONNECTIONS
One of the niountng studs or screw. should be
permanently grounded j a conductor not less than
No. 12 B & gage copper wire or its equivalent.
INSPECTION
At the time of installation, the relay should be
inspected for tarnished contacts, loose screws, or
other imperfections. If any trouble is found, it
should be corrected in the manner described under
MAINTENANCE.
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OF TYPE IJC52A
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ADJUSTMENTS
TARGET AND SEAL-IN ELEMENT
For trip coils operating on currents ranging
from 0.2 up to 2.0 amperes at the minimum control
voltage, set the target and seal-in tap plug in the
0.2-ampere tap.
For trip coils operating on currents ranging
from 2 to 30 amperes at the minimum control volt
age, place the tap plug in the 2-ampere tap.
The tap plug is the screw holding the right-hand
stationary contact of the seal-in element. To change
the tap setting, first remove the connecting plug.
then, take a screw from the left-hand stationary
contact and place it in the desired tap. Next remove
the screw from the other tap, and place it in the
left-hand contact. This procedure is necessary to
prevent the right-hand stationary contact from get
ting out of adjustment. ocrews should not be in both
taps at the same time as pickup for d-c will be the
higher tap value a.d a-c pickup will be increased.
PICKUP SETTING
Pickup of the relay is adjusted before it leaves
OPERATION
Before leaving the factory, the relays were
tested and adjusted for correct operation. The only
adjustment which should be necessary is setting the
time lever, and if necessary, adjusting the drag
magnet, for the correct time.
It may be that the control spring will not reset
MAINTENANCE
The relays are adjusted at the factory and it is
advisable not to disturb the adjustments. If for any
reason, they have been disturbed, the following
points should be observed in restoring them:
DISK AND REARINGS
The lower jewel may be tested for cracks by
exploring its surface with the point of a fine needle.
If it is necessary to replace the jewel a new pivot
should be screwed to the bottom of the shaft at
the same time. A very small drop of General Elec
tric meter-jewel oil, or fine watch oil, should be
placed on the new jewel before it is inserted. The
jewel should be turned up until the disk is centered
in the air gaps, after which it should be locked in
this position by the set screw provided for this
purpose.
CONTACT CLEANING
For cleaning fine silver contacts, a flexible
burnishing tool should be used. This consists of a
flexible strip of metal with an etched roughened
surface, resembling in effect a superfine file. The
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the factory. Pickup, current required to close the
contacts with zero restraint, can be adjusted by
turning the control spring adjusting ring. This ring
has slots the proper size to fit most screw driver
blades. By inserting the blade of a screw driver
into one of the slots, the ring can be turned. If the
ring is turned in the contact opening direction, the
pickup will be raised. If the ring is turned in the
contact closing direction, the pickup will be low
ered.
TIME SETTING
For a given condition, time may be adjusted in
two ways. The time lever setting controls the con
tact travel, hence the time. The drag magnet may
be moved on its shelf away from the disk shaft for
increased time and toward the disk shaft for de
creased time. The time lever gives the greater
range of adjustment and is more convenient.
To set the time of a particular unit it is nec
essary to impose the desired conditions on the unit
and measure the time required to close the contacts
with a standard timer. Adjust the time lever and
drag magnet until the desired time is obtained.
the contacts all the way back to the time lever. This
condition will cause no difficulty, however, because
as soon as the relay is energized with balanced
currents of applicable magnitude the torque of the
restraint U—magnet will reset the contacts. As
noted before, the chief function of the spring is to
open the contacts when the relay is de-energized.
polishing action is so delicate that no scratches are
left, yet corroded material will be removed rapidly
and thoroughly. The flexibility of the tool insures
the cleaning of the actual points of contact. Some
times an ordinary file cannot reach the actualpoints
of contact because of some obstruction from some
other part of the relay.
Fine silver contacts should not be cleaned with
knives, files, or abrasive paper or cloth. Knives
or files may leave scratches which increase arcing
and deterioration of the contacts. Abrasive paper
or cloth may leave minute particles of insulating
abrasive material in the contacts and thus prevent
closing.
The buri-iishing tool described above can be
obtained from the factory.
CONTACT ADJUSTMENTS
With the contacts open the stationary contact
should be engaged with the adjusting screw and should
deflect about 1/32 inch before it is stopped by the back
stop.
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TIME DIAL
SEAL- IN ELLM F NT
STETIONAI1Y
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RENEWAL PARTS
It is recommended that sufficient quantity of est tales Office of the General Electric Company,
renewal parts be carried in stock to enable the specify quantity required, name of part wanted, and
prompt replacement of any that are worn, broken, give complete nameplate data, including serial num
or damaged. ber. If possible, give the General Electric Company
requisition number on which the relay was furnish
When ordering renewal parts, address the near- ed.

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