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BE1-51/27R - General Information
Integrating Timing
Timing option Z3 and the characteristic curves available for that option uses integrating timing. Integrating
timing is accomplished by summing time increments that are based on the magnitude of the applied multiple
of pickup current, the time curve characteristic selected, and the time dial value. These time increments are
summed until a predetermined value is exceeded, then a time trip output signal is generated.
This type of integrating time delay characteristic simulates the operating characteristics of an
electromechanical overcurrent relay.
Built-In Test
A built-in test (BIT) switch mounted on the Logic Board provides diagnostic troubleshooting and calibration
in conjunction with the procedures provided in Service Manual, publication 9 1372 00 620.
OPTIONS
Timing
An extended timing option multiplies by approximately 5.7, the standard time delays. The resulting curves
are shown following the standard curves—e.g., Figure 1-2 is timing type B1 and Figure 1-3 is the timing type
B1 with extended timing range.
When timing option Z1, Z2, or Z3 is specified, a printed circuit board mounted selector switch allows a choice
of up to sixteen different time overcurrent functions. Timing option Z1 or Z3 may be further specified as stan-
dard or extended time, depending upon option 2 selection.
Sensing Input Type
When single-phase, two-phase-and-neutral, three-phase, or three-phase-and-neutral sensing has been
specified, the front panel TAP selector and the front panel TAP CAL control set the pickup point for all
phases. An independent front panel TAP (NEUTRAL) selector and front panel CAL (NEUTRAL) control
set the neutral pickup point. Also, for three-phase-and-neutral sensing units, one of the seven sensing input
range combinations must be specified.
Relay circuits provide a voltage restraint circuit that varies the selected time overcurrent pickup point
proportional to the monitored voltage. As the monitored voltage varies between 100 percent and 25 percent
of nominal, the pickup point for each phase varies between 100 percent and 25 percent. Nominal voltage
is 100 Vac for 50 hertz systems and 120 Vac for 60 hertz systems. Neutral time overcurrent elements are
not restrained. Three-phase voltages are measured phase-to-phase for three wire connections and phase-
to-neutral for four wire connections.
Sensing Input Range
For three-phase-and-neutral sensing units, input ranges are:
0.5 to 4.0 amperes (phase and neutral)
1.5 to 12 amperes (phase) and 0.5 to 4.0 amperes (neutral)
0.5 to 4 amperes (phase) and 1.5 to 12 amperes (neutral)
1.5 to 12 amperes (phase and neutral)
0.1 to 0.8 amperes (phase and neutral)
0.3 to 2.4 amperes (phase) and 0.1 to 0.8 amperes (neutral)
0.3 to 2.4 amperes (phase and neutral)
For all other units, two ranges are available. They are 0.5 to 12 amperes and 0.1 to 2.4 amperes.