‘Type VAN relays are fast operating, muli-contact attracted armature rolays with a high degree of mechanicel stability and are suitable for contiol or tipping duties where # number of simultaneous switching ‘psrations are required ‘A 'ypieal application for a tipping relay is the isilaiion of a generater When 9 fault occurs, the main field Gireuit broskors must be opened, steam valves closed, carbon dioxide injected inio the ease, an alan sounded and oiler operations initisted ag required Control relays: generally have lower burdens than tnpping relays and are used for applications euch as, slarting and shutting down apparatus in automatic stations, [EEG] Measuremenss Tripping and Control Relays Type VAJ Depending on the type of relay, the mechanical construction ranges from @ bosic attracted armature unit to more complex arrangements employing savoral mechenically linked contact stacks and a heavy duty armature assembly. All relays have @ positive action without chatter Tries shownin Figure Cut-off contacts are provided or hand and electrically reset relays, The contacis are time delayed on opening, and after a short time delay cut off the operating current. A contact OP-? enisuires that the tripping relay does nat raset until after the protective relay is casa Salf reset tripping relays type VAJZ are arranged, to have compuratvely low Continuous burclen when operated, (On operation, an auxiliary atiracted armature unit A is energised via 0 hormally open coniact on the main altracted armature unit (OP), Contacts on unit A open circuit the vA a VARS, 4 Vaart 2 Rulays 9 ES, Sandra fe They eu op Gischerged throug the operating cru This specification sppbes to relays cated at circuits of tripping relays are as shown in circuit (c); Cone 4 Gloss BB 2 have arallel resistor Fi and introduce to the circuit series resistor RZ ‘The value of R2 is calculated to pass sufficient current to hold in the main Unit (OP) al minimum ratad valiage ant bay lecrical cr ba fd sectea requirements of ESI Standart set ‘contro | Loweuiuen a | ‘upping (Slowing eharactoril at less than 52% of rte vattay (O10, capecitor charged to 150 Yast 125 volte de onlyStandard voltage retings Operating and reset coils 24, 30, 60, 60, 110, 125, 220, 280, 249 and 20 vols de iripping relays will satisfactorily aperate between 53% and 120% of fated voltage, and reset between 0% snl 120% of rated voltage (VAIX). Contol relays ail satisectoriy eperate and reset belween 80% and 120% of rated voltage, Contacts The number of pairs of contacts avaliable for tipping er Gant uties is shown in the table, Aay combination of normally open OF hormally lose! contacts ean be ited, Contacts are of a silver/coppet alloy, Shaped anc! positioned to ensure low resistance and maximum relinbilty Cut-off contacts Hand and electrically 1eset relays are fitiod with heavy duty cut of contacts. These contacts interrupt the operating cieu't instantaneousiy whan the relay has opersterd and Istched in to reduca relay burden and possible heating efiest ‘Acutotl contact inthe resetcircunt is provides, itrequired, at the ‘expense of on outgoing contact The cutoff contacts of relays rated at 126 Vand wilh 8 or more pairs of Contacts ton be etvanged to have & iminium of £060 rniliseconds tine delay on opening. Contact rating Contacts for tripping and contrel duties are rated as follows: take and carry for 0-5 second cael TBEBVA wih Fein win THO WA wt a aecemaen Fe 008 Buaegsa oaduo waesy _intea 109 eho vaca w wh re00 wah cess ac animals tran 907 senate toa ev mses sib nea Operating time and burdens Trae el vloge fear Namba” 5 Ta Hagin om ee arene ain wits iiaecrds ” 6 2 " a © 5 = » = io Thermal rating Selt reset tripping relays type nute rated only All arranged can be apalied con coils, which are normatiy energised thrugh a pushbutton, are stor! lime rated. Operation indiestors Tripping relays ere available with o- without 2 hand reset oper indicator, ‘ontrol relays have an ogeration indicitor which fa'lows the contacts Le. resets when the contacts are electrically reset, Insulation The relay will withstand 2 KY ac. ems. 50 He for T minute betwen all citcuits ond oarth and between electrically separate circuits. 1 will also withstand 7 kV for | minute between normally open contacte.Relays are supplied in drawout (0 type) of moulded non-drewout (NN type) cases as follows: extra overall dimensions (eum) Number case of eae se Havant ot a z Ww 1 ert 12,17 08 At? em foe raion Dimensionad drawings of case oullines, panel cut-outs, and panel mounting details are available on request. Cases are suitable for flush ot projecting mounting. All cazes are finished phenolic black as standard. Standard relays are finished to B.8.2011:20/40/4 and are satisfactory for normal tropical u not Mb Relays for use in exceptionally severe environments can be finished to B.S,2011:20/90/56 at ‘oxtea cost * PR a) f= Les oF LR or CUTOFF Se0 sf} 4 (67) — CUTOFF by | Reser a e 8) Maxine wieth Deptt unos of mm mm comic 1st 162 0 m a0 © 3 m2 0 10 Relay type Voltage rating Number and combination of contacts for tripping or contrat dutlos Hand reset operation indicator required, Instantaneous or time delayed cut-off contact Casi size, type mounting ind acti OF Operating col of relay onion conants (Ft a toyie purey idisal catiimuiane srodee developer preite fequnpemert whichery vary slightly earn that deseribed GEC Measurermemts The General tlectric Company, pilc., of Enaland St. Leonmids Works Stafford ST174LX England Telephone: 07859251 Fax: 0785 212252 Telex: 38240 Cables: Measurenents Stafforct tion R-5109F 28108 Pte