BE1-51/27R - General Information
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Power Supply
Basler Electric enhanced the power supply design for unit case relays. This new design created three, wide
range power supplies that replace the five previous power supplies. Style number identifiers for these power
supplies have not been changed so that customers may order the same style numbers that they ordered
previously. The first newly designed power supplies were installed in unit case relays with EIA date codes
9638 (third week of September 1996). Relays with a serial number that consists of one alpha character
followed by eight numerical characters also have the new wide range power supplies. A benefit of this new
design increases the power supply operating ranges such that the 48/125 volt selector is no longer
necessary. Five power supply options are available. They are:
O (mid range) 48 Vdc
P (mid range) 125 Vdc and 100/125 Vac
R (low range) 24 Vdc
S (mid range) 48 Vdc or 125 Vdc and 100/125 Vac
T (high range) 250 Vdc and 230 Vac
Targets
Single-phase relays have two function targets that indicate when the time delay or instantaneous
elements(s) have operated. On multiple phase relays, additional targets indicate which phase or neutral
elements(s) operated.
Function targets may be specified as either internally operated or current operated by a minimum of 0.2
amperes through the output trip circuit. When current operated, the output circuit must be limited to 30
amperes for 0.2 seconds, 7 amperes for 2 minutes, and 3 amperes continuously. Element targets are
internally operated.
Outputs
Optional normally opened, normally closed, or SPDT auxiliary output contacts may be selected. Contacts
actuate when the timed output relay is energized. Internally operated front panel mounted targets, and front
panel targets operated by the dc current in the output circuit are available for the time overcurrent and
instantaneous overcurrent functions. Optional front panel mounted PUSH-TO-ENERGIZE-OUTPUT
pushbuttons allow direct actuation of each output relay for external circuit testing.
Instantaneous Outputs
One or two instantaneous overcurrent outputs are optionally available. Each is adjustable up to 40 times
the time overcurrent pickup point. When the sensed current exceeds the instantaneous overcurrent pickup
point, an output relay is energized. An independent front panel control (INST 1 or INST 2) adjusts the pickup
point for each optional output. If more than one phase is applied to the relay, the instantaneous pickup point
will be the same for all phases. If neutral current is sensed, a front panel INST 1 (NEUTRAL) provides
adjustment of the neutral pickup point. Instantaneous overcurrent elements are not voltage restrained.
Packaging
Each relay is mounted in a drawout cradle and enclosed in a standard utility style case with either semi-flush
or projection mounting (depending upon case style selected). Circuit components are accessed by removing
the individual printed circuit boards from the relay cradle. Use an extender card (Basler Electric part number:
9 1655 00 100) to test and troubleshoot the relay. An available test plug (Basler Electric part number: 10095
or G.E. part number 12XLA12A1) allows the relay to be tested in place without disturbing external control
circuit wiring.