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SM 4551L

1000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

645 Russell Street, Batesburg, SC 29006

PN-150BE

Biased High Efficiency Vital Relay

STS USA Part No.

N322513-001

N322521-002

N322513-002

N322521-802

N322513-003

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Installation

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Operation

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Maintenance

Summary of Contents for PN-150BE

Page 1: ...ogy Drive Pittsburgh PA 15219 645 Russell Street Batesburg SC 29006 PN 150BE Biased High Efficiency Vital Relay STS USA Part No N322513 001 N322521 002 N322513 002 N322521 802 N322513 003 Installation Operation Maintenance ...

Page 3: ... without the prior written consent of STS USA Important Notice STS USA constantly strives to improve our products and keep our customers apprised of changes in technology Following the recommendations contained in the attached service manual will provide our customers with optimum operational reliability The data contained herein purports solely to describe the product and does not create any warr...

Page 4: ...N 150BE Biased High Efficiency Vital Relay Copyright 2019 SM 4551L Rev 0 1 March 2019 ii Revision History Rev Date Nature of Revision 0 January 1982 Initial Release 1 March 2019 Hitachi Rail STS Branding ...

Page 5: ...Series or Parallel Connected Coils 2 4 2 5 RELAY INSERTION 2 4 3 FILED MAINTENANCE 3 1 3 1 Introduction 3 1 3 2 Periodic Performance Test 3 1 3 2 1 Cleaning 3 1 3 2 2 Service Requirements 3 1 4 SHOP MAINTENANCE 4 3 4 1 Introduction 4 3 4 2 Cleaning and Inspection 4 3 4 2 1 Armature Stop Pin Cleaning 4 3 4 2 2 Cleaning Relay Contacts 4 4 4 3 Performance Test 4 5 4 4 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT 4 6 4 4 ...

Page 6: ...t 4 7 Figure 4 3 Heel Contact Springs 4 10 Figure 4 4 PN 150BE Relay Test Circuit 4 13 Figure 5 1 PN 150BE Relay 5 4 Figure 5 2 Old Style Mounting Base for PM 150BE Relays 5 6 Figure 5 3 Improved Mounting Base for PM 150BE Relays 5 8 List of Tables Table 1 1 Electrical Specifications 1 2 Table 4 1 Adjustment and Calibration Summary for PN 150BE High Efficiency Biased Line Relays 4 12 Table 4 2 Cal...

Page 7: ...s to a minimum or with UT timing units The relay is factory calibrated to operate across a wide environmental range All moving parts are enclosed in a sturdy transparent dust and moisture resistant cover To insure the relay is inserted in its proper mounting base all relays have indexing pins Relays lock securely in the plug in position 1 2 2 Coils Coil resistance of PN 150BE relay is dependent on...

Page 8: ...000 1 88 0 0038 3 8 10 12 250 0 94 0 0075 1 88 N322513 003 1FB 1F 1B Std 2000 2 78 0 0028 5 56 10 24 500 1 4 0 0056 2 8 N322521 002 1FB 1F 1B Std 2000 3 22 0 0033 6 60 10 24 N322521 802 1 1FB 1F 1B Std 2000 3 22 0 0033 6 60 10 24 Normally used in series with another relay For use in line circuits where voltage losses are critical For use with UT Timing Units 1 These relays are presently furnished ...

Page 9: ...ns Height 7 1 16 17 93 cm Width 2 7 16 6 19 cm Depth 8 3 8 21 27 cm Temperature 40 F 40 C to 185 F 85 C Indexing Refer to Section 2 3 Weight 8 25 Lbs 3 75 kg Mounting Base N349904 Old Style N451376 0302 Improved Style Mounting Base Weight 17 5 oz Old Style 9 5 oz Improved Style Mounting Base Dimensions Height 7 15 16 20 16 cm Width 2 7 16 6 19 cm Depth 2 7 16 6 19 cm Old Style Base Depth 1 25 32 4...

Page 11: ...inals receptacle contact springs Mounting base details are shown in Figure 5 2 Old Style Base and Figure 5 3 Improved Base of Section 5 2 3 RELAY INDELING Relays are factory equipped with indexing pins to prevent insertion of an incorrect relay into a mounting base Each relay is accompanied by an indexing plate which is applied to the mounting base at the time of initial installation A typical plu...

Page 12: ...exing is to be purposely changed to accommodate a relay of a different part number Discard the indexing plate which comes in a bag tied to the handle of all new relays unless it is needed for replacement of a damaged indexing plate or for application to a new mounting base WARNING Never drill new holes in a base indexing plate which will permit application of relays with different part numbers Nev...

Page 13: ...own or lanced tab up Refer to Figure 2 2 b Make certain that the lanced tab is slightly compressed as the receptacle contact spring is inserted along the top of the cavity c After insertion pull firmly on the wire to make certain the receptacle contact spring is locked in the receptacle Figure 2 2 Receptacle Contact Spring Installed 2 4 3 Installing Wires in Receptacle Contact Springs Use the foll...

Page 14: ... barrel Squeeze the tool handles until crimping is completed and the jaws release Always attach the first wire to the longest terminal This ensures that a second lead may be attached to the receptacle contact spring at a later time e Remove the crimped receptacle contact spring from the tool and inspect the connection Make certain that the wire is flush with the crimped barrel and that there are n...

Page 15: ...t 2019 SM 4551L Rev 0 1 March 2019 2 5 Figure 2 3 External Connections to Mounting Base _ _ _ _ A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 B 2 B 2 B 2 B 2 C A C A SERIES CONNECTED SERIES CONNECTED MULTIPLE CONNECTED MULTIPLE CONNECTED IMPROVED STYLE BASE OLD STYLE BASE 4C5 0090 00 ...

Page 17: ...l inspection of contacts for damage or misalignment corrosion or other contamination of parts loose parts inside of the cover broken seal and cracked or broken cover All vital relays installed in locomotive or car carried equipment are to be inspected and tested at least every two 2 years as above In addition every four years the relays are to be removed from service and adjusted repaired and test...

Page 19: ...loth and alcohol Proceed with stop pin and relay contact cleaning using the following recommended cleaning materials Recommended Cleaning Materials Order Reference Dacron cloth covered metal strip N378099 Extra Dacron sleeving for recovering three metal strips J772330 4 0 Metallographic paper sheet 9 x 14 J035215 Burnishing tool J397187 Lead pencil soft non oil content Distilled Water 4 2 1 Armatu...

Page 20: ...leaning of relay contacts After contacts have been filed and or after adjustments have been made to meet calibration requirements the contacts should be cleaned in accordance with the procedure given in Sections 4 2 2 1 and 4 2 2 2 CAUTION If it is desired to use an aerosol spray for cleaning relay contacts only virgin Freon TF available from Miller Stephenson Chemical Co As MS 180 or MS 230 Conta...

Page 21: ...b Immediately after the washing the contacts should be wiped dry using a second clean lint free Dacron cloth covered metal strip This dry wipe removes or loosens any residue such as dust which was left from step a Wipe the contacts with at least six short strokes of the strip c Apply more distilled water to the same end of the cloth covered metal strip and wipe a second row of back contacts Immedi...

Page 22: ...t assemblies should be kept separated from other magnetic objects and the screws which hold the extension to the magnet be kept tight Should a magnet become weakened it should be returned to the factory for recharging by the special equipment required to fully charge the magnet It will then be aged to its best working strength 4 4 2 Reassembly Reassembly is accomplished generally in the reverse or...

Page 23: ...ould be such that the top end farthest from the two notched holes will attract the end of a compass needle which points toward geographic South The permanent magnet assembly should be applied to the relay as shown in Figure 4 2 making sure that the shunt between the magnet and the magnet extension is touching the pole piece Tighten the two long screws holding the magnet assembly to the pole piece ...

Page 24: ...nt magnet In this position the air gap at the permanent magnet pole face should average 0 150 inch parallel and must not be less than 0 003 inch at any point This is the physical air gap from plated pole face to plated armature 4 5 4 Indicator Adjustment of the armature position indicator after calibration should be made so that the bottom of the red painted surface is 29 32 inch from the main bod...

Page 25: ... an accidental short through the contacts In case contacts must be dressed nothing coarser than a 6 pillar file should be used and this should be followed by the use of Metallographic paper to remove file marks After the contacts are filed and or after adjustments have been made to meet calibration requirements clean the contacts in accordance with the instructions in Section 4 2 2 2 of this manua...

Page 26: ...Table 4 1 hold a gage of the proper value firmly at the main stop pin by energizing the relay adjust the front contact springs so that light is just barely visible between the contact tips A 0 003 thinner spacer should allow the contacts to close Deenergize the relay and remove the gauge Remove the operating arm by slightly compressing the extreme front end of the heel spring and hold it clear fro...

Page 27: ...k allowing the cement to penetrate down alongside the contact fingers into the contact block 4 5 6 Permanent Magnet Hold Down Force With the relay in the normal upright position and deenergized a force measured with gage N105440 of at least 45 grams 90 grams for special UT timing unit relay see Table 4 1 Test 12 applied on the end of the bottom horizontal contact engaging pin of the operating arm ...

Page 28: ...increasing it until the armature moves away from the permanent magnet with a very definite sudden motion This value should not be more than 95 of the actual pick up value measured on the tested 6 contact relay The current should be further increased until the armature picks up to close the front contacts This value should not be more than that specified for Maximum Pick Up in Table 4 1 4 5 10 Work...

Page 29: ...s not to overshoot the actual value and check Minimum Drop away with Full Back Contact Compression refer to Table 4 1 for acceptable value k Reduce current to zero then open circuit momentarily using switch S2 l Adjust DC power supply output control to increase current at a rate so as not to overshoot the actual value and obtain Pickup which is the value at which the front contacts make Refer to T...

Page 30: ...s should be measured with the armature in its full stroke position and resistance of back contacts should be measured with the armature fully released Cleaned contact resistance should not exceed the following values Type of Contacts Front Contacts Back Contacts Silver to Silver Impregnated Carbon 0 09 Ohms 0 18 Ohms Silver to Silver 0 03 Ohms ...

Page 31: ...ngs 0 050 Armature released against permanent magnet 5 c Front Back Contact Openings 0 005 With operating arms removed 6 Polarity Test Charge value Plus Lead on Upper Left Mounting Base Receptacle Viewed from Front for Pick Up With Reversal Armature must stay down Reverse several Times 7 Drop Away Table 4 1 After charge To close back contacts 8 Drop Away to Full Back Contact Pressure Table 4 1 Aft...

Page 32: ...rking Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts Amps Volts 60 Series 0 0594 3 56 0 00742 0 445 0 0049 0 294 0 0148 0 888 15 Multiple 0 1188 1 78 0 01484 0 222 0 0098 0 146 0 0296 0 444 1000 Series 0 0150 15 0 0 00188 1 88 0 00124 1 24 0 00376 3 76 250 Multiple 0 0300 7 50 0 00376 0 94 0 00248 0 62 0 00752 1 88 2000 Series 0 0111 22 1 0 00139 2 78 0 000916 1 832 0 00278 5 56 500 Multiple 0 0222 11 1 0 00278...

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Page 35: ...n letters in Table 5 1 are keyed to the main assembly parts list given in Figure 5 1 Table 5 1 Parts List References for PN 150BE Relays Reference Relay Part Number Contacts Coil Ohms A N322513 001 1FB 1F 1B Std 30 30 B N322513 002 1FB 1F 1B Std 500 500 C N322513 003 1FB 1F 1B Std 1000 1000 D N322521 002 1FB 1F 1B Std 2000 ...

Page 36: ...r ALL 16 J487090 Pin Roll Elas Stp Nt ALL 17 S000831 Tag Form 831 A B C 18 N330681 Bag Parts ALL 19 J055597 Inners Ctn ALL 20 N387466 Cover ALL 21 M297008 Lead ALL 22 R349853 Frame Relay ALL 23 M349778 Rod Latch ALL 24 M321728 Latch Machined ALL 25 J048716 Pin Roll Sst ALL 26 M321861 Spring Plated ALL 27 N372612 Armature ALL 28 M321851 Plate ALL 29 M321819 Horizontal Spring ALL 30 M321755 Lock Bol...

Page 37: ... C 52 M383088 Coil Term Block D 53 M321821 Standard Handles ALL 54 J047710 Wshr 10 PHOS Bz Shprf ALL 55 J051666 Screw 10 32 x 3 8 Rd Brs ALL 56 M349917 Spacer Oper Arm ALL 57 J525299 Screw 6 32 x 1 4 Sck Hd ALL 58 A045219 W 20 TFE Blk M251 30 ALL 59 J713192 Insul Teflon Feed Th ALL 60 M387181 Spacer ALL 61 J047714 Washer 8 Shprf Lk 1208 ALL 62 M321848 Magnet Extension ALL 63 M321860 Permanent Magn...

Page 39: ...lid S Mach Tin P1 Not Shown 9 J047775 Washers Lock M Not Shown 10 J047501 Washers Plate 1 4 Stl Tin P1 Not Shown 11 J048002 Nut Hex 1 4 Stl Tin P1 Not Shown 12 J047711 Washers Not Shown 13 J052246 Screws 6 32 x 1 1 4 Fil Hd S Mach Tin P1 14 M267499 Nut 15 J522090 Screws b 32 x 5 8 Fil Rd S Mach Tin Pl 16 M322078 Indexing Plate Order should specify piece number of Relay for which indexing plate is ...

Page 40: ...ncy Vital Relay Copyright 2019 SM 4551L Rev 0 1 March 2019 5 6 Figure 5 2 Old Style Mounting Base for PM 150BE Relays 4C5 0077 00 17 18 6 7 15 2 4 13 3 2 16 5 14 6 7 29 32 1 17 32 5 16 5 16 7 15 16 7 5 16 19 32 1 1 4 19 32 2 7 16 ...

Page 41: ... 8 J047501 Washer 1 4 Stl Plate 9 J048002 Nut 1 4 20 UNC 2B Hvy 10 J075951 Tag Relay Identification 11 S000008 Sheet Instr Form 8 12 J078399 Bag Plastic NOTE A When Mounting Base complete is ordered a plastic bag of parts is included in the inner carton with the mounting base and instruction prints Bag Contains Tags Item 10 Screws Item 6 Items 6 7 8 and 9 which are for attaching mounting base to r...

Page 42: ...y Vital Relay Copyright 2019 SM 4551L Rev 0 1 March 2019 5 8 Figure 5 3 Improved Mounting Base for PM 150BE Relays 1 3 5 4 10 6 7 8 9 4C5 0078 00 5 16 5 16 2 7 16 7 15 16 7 5 16 19 32 19 32 1 1 4 APPLY RECP SPRINGS LOCKING SIDE DOWN ...

Page 43: ...D TECHNICAL SUPPORT The Rapid Action Information Link Team RAIL Team is a group of experienced product and application engineers ready to assist you to resolve any technical issues concerning this product Contact the RAIL Team in the United States at 1 800 652 7276 or by e mail at railteam hitachirail com ...

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