NUR-36

UNBALANCE RELAY

User´s Manual for the

NUR-36 protection relay

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BEFORE COMMISSIONING

Receiving of goods Warranty

The components of the unbalance current
relay have been thoroughly tested and
quality inspected by the manufacturer. It is,
however, recommended that the delivery
package and its contents are checked for
possible transport damages.
If the content has been damaged during
transport, immediate contact must be taken
with the forwarding agency, the transport
insurance company or NOKIAN
CAPACITORS.
If the delivery does not comply with the
order, please, immediately contact the
manufacturer or his nearest represent-
ative.
The guarantee period of NUR-36 system
is 12 months from commissioning or 18
months from the date of delivery of the
goods.
The guarantee covers manufacturing faults
of the devices. Not covered by the
guarantee are damages caused by:
• transportation
• mounting
• commissioning
• misuse
• abnormal environmental
conditions
• electrical quantities in excess
of the rated values

Further, the guarantee does not cover any

consequential damage caused by fault
situations.

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Contents
BEFORE COMMISSIONING ...................................................... 1
Receiving of goods .............................................................. 1
Warranty................................................................................ 1
1. GENERAL ............................................................................. 3
2. APPLICATION ....................................................................... 4
3. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ........................................... 5
3.1. Power Supply ................................................................. 5
3.2. Inputs ............................................................................. 6
3.3. Outputs .......................................................................... 7
3.3.1. System fault .............................................................. 7
3.3.2. Trip relay ................................................................... 7
3.3.3. Alarm relay ................................................................ 7
3.3.4. Relay 3 ...................................................................... 7
3.4. Man Machine Interface functions ................................. 8
3.4.1. Display modes .......................................................... 8
3.4.2. Settings ..................................................................... 8
3.4.3. Isaved configuration. ................................................ 9
3.4.4. Iset TRIP configuration. ........................................... 9
3.4.5. tset TRIP configuration. ........................................ 10
3.4.6. Iset ALARM configuration. .................................... 10
3.4.7. tset ALARM configuration. .....................................11
3.4.8. Latchable / Non latchable output .......................... 12
3.5. Indicators ..................................................................... 13
3.5.1. Relay 3 LEDs ......................................................... 13
3.5.2. Trip and alarm LEDs .............................................. 13
3.5.3. Mode LEDs ............................................................. 13
3.5.4. Power LED .............................................................. 13
3.5.5. Fault LED ................................................................ 13
4. TECHNICAL DATA .............................................................. 14
5. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE............................ ............. .16
6. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS AND MOUNTINGS .................. 17

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1. GENERAL
Protective relay NUR-36 is a single phase, The NUR-36 is designed for unbalance
sensitive, over-current relay. It features two current protection of capacitor banks in
stages of over-current protection, both high voltage applications.
having their own parameters and output
relays.

+2 4V
X 2-4
X 1-3 I>> t>> T R IP
SS1
1A S X 2-5
X 1-4 0 . 1..1 s

X 1-5 5 % ...1 0 0 % x I N R
&
5A +24V X 2 -8
X 1 -6
X 2-6 A L A R M
X 1 -1 I> t>
SS 2
S X 2-7
40 ...265 V a c/dc 1 ..1 0 0 s
&
5 % ...1 0 0 % x I N R
+24Vdc
X 1-2 +12Vdc +24V X 2 -11
+5V dc
-12V dc
X 2 -9 R EL AY 3
HS1
SS3
S X 2-10
HS2
R &
+ 24V
X 2-3
X 2 -1
S Y S .FA U LT
E e p rom S U P E R V IS IO N M O D U LE X 2-2

Watch dog

W atchdog
M e m o ry & M M I
C o n tro l

Fig 1. NUR-36 Block diagram

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2. APPLICATION

L1
L2
L3 NUR-36 APPLICATION
DIAGRAM

TRIP ALARM RELAY 3 S.F.

X2-10

X2-11

X2-1
X2-8

X2-2
X2-4
X2-5

X2-7
X2-6

X2-3
X2-9
X1-5
X1-6

X1-4
X1-3

+24V +24V +24V +24V

I>> t>>
SS1

X1-1 I> t>

SS2

1-2

HS1 SS3
HS2

SUPERVISION MODULE

Fig 2. NUR-36 application diagram

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3. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
3.1. Power Supply
The NUR-36 is capable of using either a The unit’s power consumption is
40..265 Vac/dc or 18..80V dc power supply. approximately 3W in stand-by mode.

The type of power supply required is The power supply should be connected to
marked on the serial number plate. X1 connectors 1 and 2 (See Fig 3-1b)
(See Fig 3-1a).

Fig 3-1a.

Fig 3-1b

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3.2. Inputs
The NUR-36 has 2 current inputs:
A 5A input and a 1A input (nominal current).

Depending on the unbalance current one

of the current inputs (1A or 5A) should be
used on the NUR-36. (See Fig 3-2)
Check drawings and the bank technical
specifications which input to use.

1A

5A

Fig 3-2.

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3.3. Outputs
The NUR-36 has 4 relay outputs on
connector X2. (See Fig 3-3-1)
3.3.1. System fault
The unit has a sophisticated self-
supervision system that monitors internal
modules and software. If an internal fault is
detected the SF (system fault) relay will
operate it’s change-over contact.
In normal operating mode, contacts 2-3 are
closed and 1-2 are open. If an internal fault
is detected or the unit’s power supply fails,
contacts 1-2 will close and 2-3 will open.
Fig 3-3-1
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3.3.2. Trip relay
The TRIP relay operates contacts 4-5 on
connector X2. These contacts are normally
open, but will close if the trip start current
is exceeded for a longer period than tset
Trip.
3.3.3. Alarm relay
The ALARM relay operates change-over
contacts 6 to 8 on connector X2. Contacts
6-7 are normally closed and 7-8 are normally
open (no alarm condition). However, if the
start current for alarm (I set Alarm) is
exceeded for a period longer than tset Alarm,
contacts 7-8 will close and 6-7 will open.
3.3.4. Relay 3
The Relay 3 can be factory-set to work
simultaneously with the trip or alarm relay.
It’s configuration is specified by the
customer when ordering the unit from the
manufacturer.
Under normal conditions (no trip/alarm),
contacts 9-10 are closed and contacts 10-
11 are open. In an alarm/trip situation,
contacts 9-10 will open and 10-11 will close.
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3.4. Man Machine

Interface functions

3.4.1. Display modes

The NUR-36 has 6 different display
modes:
Imeas [%], Isaved [%], Trip Iset [%], Trip tset [s], I m e a s[% ] Ac tual m easu red c urrent in % of I N

Alarm Iset [%] and Alarm tset [s].

(See Fig 3-4-1).
I sa ve d [% ] Sav ed m easu red curre nt in % o f I N

The measuring mode is indicated by the

appropriate LED on the front panel. The up
and down keys may be used to change the
display mode at any time. I set[% ] Ac tual trip u nit s ta rtin g va lue in % of IN

Mode 1 displays Imeas (the percentage of In

flowing through the current measuring
t se t[s] Ac tual trip u nit o pe rating tim e in s ec on ds .
module) in real-time.

Mode 2 displays the contents of a memory

location which stores a measured current I se t[% ] Ac tual alarm u nit s tartin g va lue in % of IN
for calibration purposes.

Mode 3 displays start current for the TRIP

output and is a percentage value of In t se t[s] Ac tual alarm u nit o pe rating tim e in s ec on ds .

(5..100%).

Mode 4 displays operating time for the TRIP

output. (0.10..1.00s). Fig 3-4-1. Main menu guide

Mode 5 displays start current for the ALARM

output and is a percentage value of In
(5..100%).

Mode 6 displays the operating time for the

ALARM stage. (1..100s).

3.4.2. Settings
The settings for a particular function can button. In SET mode, the LED numeric
be changed while the relevant display is display blinks.
active by switching the NUR-36 to SET
mode.
While in SET mode, values can be changed
by pressing the up and down buttons. To
Normally, the device works in ACTUAL
store a modified value, the enter button
mode, displaying measurements on its LED
must be pressed.
display.
Pressing the set button again will return the
The NUR-36 can be toggled between SET
unit to ACTUAL mode.
and ACTUAL mode by pressing the set

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3.4.3. Isaved configuration.

Change the display to Isaved and switch to SET mode. This function allows the user to store
the measured current at any time by pressing enter.

I M EA S [% ]
S torag e of m ea su red cu rrent (in % o f I n ) for fu rth er ve rificatio n

I S AV E D [% ]
SE T
* S ET

*) Stores actu al m easured current (in % of In) into m em ory.

I S E T [% ] T R IP Th e stored value is d isplayed in m ode Isave d

Fig 3-4-3. Initial unbalance current can be stored using the above mentioned sequence.

3.4.4. Iset TRIP configuration.

Change the display to Iset TRIP and switch to SET mode. This function allows the user to
set the trip current as a percentage of the nominal current IN.

I S AVE D Trip unit starting value settin g (in % of I n )

S etting ra nge 5 % ...100% .

I SE T [% ] T R IP
SET
* SET

I SE T [% ] T R IP

I S E T [S ] T R IP *) Store dispalyed value in m em ory

Fig 3-4-4.

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3.4.5. tset TRIP configuration.

Change the display to tset TRIP and switch to SET mode. This function allows the user to
set the trip operating time in seconds.

I S E T [% ] T R IP Trip un it o pe ra te tim e se ttin g (in se c )

S e ttin g ran ge : 0 ,10 ...1 .0 0 S E C .

t S E T [s] T R IP
SET
* S ET

t S E T [s] T R IP

I S E T [% ] A LA R M *) Store d ispalyed valu e in m em ory

Fig 3-4-5.

3.4.6. Iset ALARM configuration.

Change the display to Iset ALARM and switch to SET mode. This function allows the user to
set the alarm current as a percentage of the nominal current IN.

t SE T [s] T R IP A la rm u nit s tarting valu e setting (in % of I n )

S ettin g ran ge : 5...1 00%

I SE T[% ] A L AR M
S ET
* S ET

I SE T[% ] A L AR M

t SE T[s] A L A RM *) S tore dispalyed value in m emo ry

Fig 3-4-6.

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3.4.7. tset ALARM configuration.

Change the display to tset ALARM and switch to SET mode. This function allows the user to
set the alarm operating time in seconds.

I SET[% ] ALARM
A la rm un it o pe rate tim e setting (in se c)
S e ttin g ra ng e 1 ...1 0 0 s e c

t SE T[s] A LAR M
SET
* S ET

t SE T[s] ALA RM

I m eas[% ] *) S to re disp alyed value in m em ory

Fig 3-4-7.

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3.4.8. Latchable / Non latchable output

All relay outputs can be configured as
either latchable or non-latchable outputs.
To configure the outputs the arrow-buttons
should be pressed for 3 sec. (until a three-
number configuration consisting of “1”s
and “0”s are displayed). A “1” is for latch-
able output and “0” for non-latchable
output. The number to the left is the TRIP-
relay configuration , the number in the
middle the ALARM-relay configuration and
the number to the right the Relay 3
configuration.
To change the configuration (Se Fig 3-4-8),
push the “SET”-button (the display starts
blinking) and press the arrow-buttons until
the desired configuration is obtained.
Press “enter” to store the new configu-
ration and finally press“set”.
To get out of configuration mode, press
both arrow-buttons for 3 seconds.

Fig 3-4-8.

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3.5. Indicators
The front panel of the NUR-36 contains a 3.5.4. Power LED
variety of LEDs, used to provide the user
with numerical information, operating The power led 5 indicates that the internal
mode, and status (See Fig 3-5-5). voltages are present.

3.5.1. Relay 3 LEDs

This relay is a signal output connected to
teminals 9,10 and 11 on connector X2. It can
be factory-configured to operate on a
signal from the Trip or Alarm protection
stage. The two LEDs 11 indicates its
hardware configuration.
3.5.5. Fault LED
The Fault led 6 indicates that an internal
fault has been detected. The system fault
relay will function simultaneously with the
fault led.

3.5.2. Trip and alarm LEDs

The Trip and Alarm stage have their own
indicators (TRIP, ALARM). When the TRIP
or alarm stage has operated the
corresponding LED will light 8 .

This LED information is latched and must

be cleared by pressing enter regardless of
the relay output configuration (latchble/
nonlatchable).

3.5.3. Mode LEDs

The mode LEDs 7 (See Fig 3-5-5) indicate

which magnitudes are shown in the display.
If a setting (in modes 3,4,5 or 6) is not valid
Fig 3-5-5.
the corresponding mode LED will blink.
This indicates that a new setting is required.

In this situation, the system fault relay will

operate (contact 1-2 closed) and the FAULT
led will remain on until the device is properly
configured.

If no button has been pressed within

2 minutes, the display and mode led will turn
off.

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4. TECHNICAL DATA

Technical specification

Input current
Rated current I 5 A and 1 A 50/60 Hz
N
Input filter f 3dB= 100Hz
-
Slope -12 dB/oct
Thermal current withstand
- continuously 15 A IEC 255-6-4.2
- for one second 300 A IEC 255-6-4.3
Rated burden 0.5 VA

Output contact ratings

-Trip relay
Rated voltage 250 Vac
Continuous current 5A
DC breaking capacity when the trip
circuit time constant L/R ≤ 40 ms
- at 220 V 1A
DC
- at 110 V 3A
DC
- at 48 V 5A
DC

-Alarm relay, Relay 3 and Internal fault relay

Rated voltage 250 Vac

Continuous current 5A
DC breaking capacity when the trip
circuit time constant L/R ≤ 40 ms
- at 220 V 0,15 A
DC
- at 110 V 0,25 A
DC
- at 48 V 1,0 A
DC

Auxiliary supply
Rated voltage (standard) 40 .. 265 Vac/dc
(optional) 18 .. 80 Vdc
Power consumption 3W

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Test voltages
Insulation test voltages IEC 255-5 C 2 kV 50 Hz, 1 min
Interference tests
- Electrostatic discharge IEC 255-22-2 class III
contact/air discharge 6/8 kV
- Fast transient test IEC 801-4 class III 2 kV, 1 min

The device fulfils the CE requirements according to: EN 61010-1

EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Environmental conditions
Degree of protection by enclosure when flush mounted IP 54
Ambient temperature -10°C .. +55°C

Functions
Alarm Stage I>
Stage I> 5 % .. 100 % x I
N
Operating time t 1 s .. 100 s
I>

Latch-mode can be configured for the output relay

Trip stage I >>

Stage I>> 5 % .. 100 % x I
N
Operating time t 0.1 s .. 1 s
I>>

Latch-mode can be configured for the output relay

Drop-off/Pick-up ratio 0.90

Reset time 100 ms
Power-up start time (Including self test procedures) 4,5 s
Operation inaccuracy for current ±5 % of set value
Operation inaccuracy for time ±1 % of set value

Self diagnostic
The operation of the hardware and the software is supervised by the self diagnostic.

The memories (RAM and ROM), A/D-converter and output relays are checked by a
continuous background process. Software is supervised by an in-built watchdog
hardware. The watchdog will give an alarm signal if the device is not returned to
normal operating state after the reset-command given by the watchdog.

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5. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

When the Unbalance Relay is operating under the conditions specified in the section
“Technical Data”, the relay is maintenance -free. The Unbalance Relay does not consist
of any component or part that could be subject to physical or electrical wear under normal
operating conditions.

In case the storage conditions or operating site has differed from those specified e.g.
temperature, humidity, dust and chemiacally active gases, the Unbalance Relay should be
visually inspected.

If an internal fault occures or if the measured magnitudes differs from the NUR-36
specifications the relay should be delivered to Nokian Capacitors Ltd or nearest authorized
service. Please contact the manufacturer (Nokian Capacitors Ltd) for further information
regarding overhaul and service of the relay.

Note! Static Protective relays are measuring instruments and should be handled with care
and protected against moisture and mechanical stress, especially during transport.

Recycling and disposal

This device is made of materials which can be disposed in an environmentally friendly way
and delivered to a proper recycling center. When the device is removed from service, it
will be used again if it operates according to regulation, or recycled/disposed properly.
Parts that are not fit to be used again will be disposed properly.

If you have any questions about the disposal of this device, please contact the supplier,
our service or Nokian Capacitors Ltd.

Nokian Capacitors Ltd.

P.O. Box 4
FIN-33331
Tampere
Finland

Telephone: +358-3-3883 11
Telefax: +358-3-3883 360

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6. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS AND MOUNTINGS

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N U R -36 Block diagram

+2 4V
X 2 -4
X 1 -3 I>> t>> T R IP
S S1
1A S X 2 -5
X 1 -4 0 .1..1 s
5 % ...1 0 0 % x I N R
&
X 1 -5 X 2 -8
5A +24V
X 1 -6
X 2 -6 A L A R M
X 1 -1 I> t>
SS 2
S X 2 -7
4 0 ...2 6 5 V a c/d c 1 ..10 0 s
5 % ...1 0 0 % x I N R
&
+2 4 V d c
X 1 -2 +1 2 V d c +24V X 2 -11
+5 V d c
-1 2 V d c HS 1
X 2 -9 R E L AY 3
SS3
S X 2 -1 0
HS 2
R &
+ 24 V
X 2-3
X 2 -1

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E e pro m S UP E RV IS IO N M O D U LE X 2 -2

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L2
L3 NUR-36 APPLICATION
DIAGRAM

TRIP ALARM RELAY 3 S.F.

X2-1

X2-8
X2-2

X2-4
X2-5
X2-7
X2-6
X2-3

X2-9
X2-10

X1-5
X2-11

X1-6
X1-4
X1-3
+24V +24V +24V +24V

I>> t>>
SS1

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SS2

1-2

HS1 SS3

HS2

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