There are inputs for six optical sensors and three current sensors. On the occurrence of an arc fault, the PGR-8800 detects the fault and pulses the trip contact in less than 1 ms. The tripping pulse is typically used to trip the circuit breaker(s) supplying the circuit.
No PC driver or software installation is required. 1.6 Scalable System Up to four PGR-8800 modules can be connected into a single system, allowing a total of 24 optical sensors per system. 1.7 Upstream Circuit Breaker Tripping The PGR-8800 can be configured to trip an upstream circuit breaker as a backup to local circuit- breaker failure.
Rev. 2 INSTALLATION The PGR-8800 can be surface mounted using four 5-mm (10-32) screws, or it can be DIN-rail mounted using the optional mounting brackets (PGA-0031). Ensure there is enough clearance around the module to allow the plug-in terminals to be removed and inserted.
PGR-8800 Arc-Flash Relay Rev. 2 POWER SUPPLY The PGR-8800 Arc-Flash Relay can be supplied by ac or dc voltage. 3.1 AC Supply Connect an ac supply to terminals 31 and 32. The supply voltage must be 100 to 240 Vac.
15 Ah, such as a pair of Panasonic VRLA LC-R122R2P, should be used and exchanged regularly according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. If the PGR-8800 is supplied by the backup battery and the battery voltage drops below 20 V, the PGR-8800 will shut down to protect the battery.
Rev. 2 OPTICAL SENSORS The PGR-8800 has one local sensor and six inputs for external optical sensors. The local sensor is primarily used for commissioning and can also be enabled for arc-flash protection. Its light- detection zone is illustrated in the diagram below.
This sensor has a detection area of a 2-m half-sphere for arcs of 3 kA or more. A built-in LED enables the PGR-8800 to verify the function of the light sensor, wiring, and electronics. If the sensor does not detect the sensor-check LED, a sensor-fail alarm will occur -- the ONLINE output will change state and the ONLINE LED will begin to short flash.
The PGA-LS20 and PGA-LS25 have a 360° detection zone along the fiber’s length. A built-in LED enables the PGR-8800 to verify the function of the light sensor, wiring, and electronics. If the sensor does not detect the sensor-check LED, a sensor-fail alarm will occur -- the ONLINE output will change state and the ONLINE LED will begin to short flash.
3. Set the TRIP LEVEL to 9 on the PGR-8800. 4. Place the lamp facing the local sensor on the PGR-8800 at the same distance as measured in step 5. Turn the TRIP LEVEL dial on the PGR-8800 counter clockwise until the LOCAL LED starts blinking.
If the LED on the sensor or relay isn’t indicating a trip, cleaning is necessary. Note that in service mode, the PGR-8800 will not trip if an arc flash occurs.
Current detected by a current sensor exceeds the inhibit threshold. The PGR-8800 will trip after the programmed delay time for the light as soon as the absolute value of the current on any phase exceeds the inhibit setting. Thus, the current inhibit does not add any delay to the trip if the arc is drawing current.
The PGR-8800 measures instantaneous currents and is insensitive to phasing and polarity. The current-sensor inputs have a burden of less than 0.25 VA at 5 A, will withstand up to 75 A for 1 s, and are isolated from all other terminals up to 500 Vac.
There are two INHIBIT inputs: terminals 39 and 40. When inhibit is activated, the PGR-8800 will indicate that an arc fault is being detected, but will not pulse the trip-coil output. If the PGR-8800 detects an arc fault while inhibited, the sensor LED and INHIBIT LED will flash.
A change-over (Form C) contact (terminals 50-52) A normally-open status contact STS (terminal 53) with reference to COM (terminal 45) The SERVICE output signals that the PGR-8800 is being commissioned or set up. The output is energized when the PGR-8800:...
NOTE: The TRIP COIL output functions as a momentary switch and is protected against thermal overload. It will gradually lower the time the trip coil is active if the PGR-8800 is tripped repeatedly. By default, when the PGR-8800 is in service mode, the TRIP COIL output will not operate when an arc-flash or overcurrent trip occurs, but it will operate when the TRIP button is pressed for at least 1 s.
INHIBIT input is active or current sensing is inhibiting trips (current not above setting) Fast red flashing The PGR-8800 detects an arc (light), but the INHIBIT input or current sensing is preventing a trip Short red flashing Digital-input circuit check failed; check the wiring of the inputs, or use the...
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PGR-8800 is off or in service mode SERVICE On, red PGR-8800 is in service mode. Please note it will switch to and stay in service mode if a USB cable and PC are connected. In service mode, the TRIP COIL output can be activated from the front-panel TRIP button but not by an arc fault, overcurrent, or TRIP input, unless configured to trip in service mode.
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Online mode. The front-panel sensor is configured for use as a trip sensor The LED may also indicate that the PGR-8800 is powering up if it is the only lit LED. If this condition remains for an extended period, it indicates unit...
When a PGR-8800 is configured for the Link function, the front buttons can be shared with all modules in the system or set to apply only to the local module. For example, if one PGR-8800 is set to service mode and Link user interface is enabled, all the linked modules will be placed in service mode.
RTU protocol is implemented in the PGR-8800, and allows up to four modules to be connected using a 2-wire TIA-485 bus. The PGR-8800 can also be connected to a local HMI or SCADA system. This will provide status information for sensors, analog inputs, digital inputs, digital outputs, and numerous event and error flags.
A powered PGR-8800 will enter service mode when a PC is connected with a USB cable. In service mode, arc-flash protection is inactive by default, but can be configured to trip in service mode.
Rev. 2 12.2 Configuration Software The configuration software for the PGR-8800 is located on the Configuration drive (the wrench icon). To run the software, open the Configuration drive in the PC file manager and double-click on the config.hta file. The program will open in Internet Explorer regardless of the default browser.
12.2.3 Default Configuration It is possible to use the basic protection features of the PGR-8800 without using the configuration software. Any connected optical sensors with circuit-check will be automatically detected and cause the relay to report an error if subsequently disconnected.
Rev. 2 12.2.4 General Settings System Name The system name can help identify the PGR-8800 (up to 25 characters) e.g. name and number of the switchboard section in which the unit is mounted. Date and Time This section will show the current date and time on the PGR-8800 and provides the option to synchronize with the connected PC.
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A name for the sensor (such as the switchboard section it is monitoring) to aid in troubleshooting. Ignore sensor check errors The PGR-8800 will not report if a sensor is removed. Check this box to disable sensor check. The corresponding sensor-check LED will still flash if connected.
By default, overcurrent protection and current-supervised trip inhibit are disabled. The value of the rated-current set point will not affect the operation of the PGR-8800 until one of these functions is enabled using the checkboxes. When using current sensors, the signal being applied to the sensors (ac or dc) must be defined.
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If light is detected by the optical sensors but the current is below the Trip Inhibit setting, the PGR-8800 will not trip. This value is adjustable from 10 to 1,000% of the rated nominal load current. This feature is disabled by default. See Section 6.
Inhibit Inputs function selection. When the PGR-8800 sends a trip signal to the local circuit breaker, the status of the circuit breaker can be monitored using the Trip input. In the case of a local circuit breaker failure, the PGR-8800 can be configured to trip an upstream circuit breaker.
An external trip voltage is applied to one side of the Trip Coil output. If voltage is not present while in shunt mode, the PGR-8800 will deactivate the ONLINE output, and flash the Trip Coil red LED. This feature can be disabled by deselecting the Report an error if trip coil is not detected checkbox.
Rev. 2 12.2.8.2 Coordinated Tripping The PGR-8800 relies on the circuit breaker to extinguish an arc flash. The PGR-8800 can be programmed to trip a secondary device further upstream if the local circuit breaker fails. Circuit- breaker failure is detected by connecting the auxiliary contact to the PGR-8800 Trip input or by measuring the current using the current sensors, or both.
Rev. 2 12.2.9 Communications Settings Link Interface The Link input on the PGR-8800 (terminals 37, 38) is a multi-function communications port. The port is disabled by default and can be configured as follows through the Link Interface drop-down list: Nothing Disable communications port.
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Rev. 2 Link Configuration Up to four PGR-8800’s can be linked in this mode, but each must be given a unique Unit address and the total Number of linked units in the system must be configured in all linked units.
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Allow writes via MODBUS is disabled by default. Network Termination Since the PGR-8800 Modbus interface shares the Link interface, the network is already terminated internally. This limits the number of units which can be connected, and the maximum length of the connection.
If the PGR-8800 will be connected in an application where tripping results in a loss of supply power, use of a backup battery supply is required when using data logging. Power supply failure while writing to the log drive can lead to loss of data.
PGR-8800 Arc-Flash Relay Rev. 2 12.2.11 About Tab The About tab displays general information about the PGR-8800 such as the last time the configuration was saved, the firmware revision number, hardware revision number, and serial number. 12.3 Data Log Drive The PGR-8800 can log all significant events including trips, errors and button presses.
The PGR-8800 will detect sensors on power up and report if they disappear, but in most installations it is advantageous to store the sensor configuration permanently. This is easily done by configuring the installed sensors either via USB as shown above or with the method described below.
2. If necessary, press MODE to switch to online mode (ONLINE LED will be solid green). 3. Confirm that there is a solid PGR-8800 green LED for each connected optical sensor. This confirms that sensors are connected and healthy.
Littelfuse will (at Littelfuse’s option) repair, replace, or refund the original purchase price of a PGR- 8800 that is determined by Littelfuse to be defective if it is returned to the factory, freight prepaid, within the warranty period. This warranty does not apply to repairs required as a result of misuse, negligence, an accident, improper installation, tampering, or insufficient care.
APPENDIX A PGR-8800 MODBUS RTU PROTOCOL A.1 PROTOCOL The MODBUS RTU protocol is implemented in the PGR-8800, and allows up to four modules to be connected using a 2-wire TIA-485 bus. The MODBUS interface will provide status information for sensors, analog inputs, digital inputs, digital outputs, and numerous event and error flags. It also provides the ability to remotely reset the PGR-8800.
The slave will reply with the slave address, function code, register address, and the quantity followed by the CRC code for a total of 8 bytes. A.4.3 Exception Responses The PGR-8800 will return appropriate error codes as per the standard for malformed or out-of- range requests. A.5 PGR-8800 DATABASE Appendix B contains the Modbus Registers in the Communications Database Table.
The PGR-8800 is designed to detect arc faults and trip the local circuit breaker, interrupting the energy supply to the arc and clearing the fault. This appendix explains how to configure the PGR-8800 to detect if the local circuit breaker failed to operate, and to send a trip signal to the upstream breaker.
Section C.2.1 for a programming and wiring example. C.1.5 Link Output The Link feature can be configured to trip an upstream PGR-8800. This uses the solid state high- speed trip coil output, which eliminates the delay from the mechanical relay. See Section C.2.2 for a programming and wiring example.
Figure C.1 shows an incoming feeder with a circuit breaker, a bus bar, and a zone protected with a PGR-8800. All sensors are downstream of the circuit breaker, but the upstream circuit breaker can be tripped if a local circuit-breaker failure occurs.
The local circuit breaker auxiliary contact feedback is configured as in Section C.2.1. Configure the local PGR-8800 to use the Link Interface. The unit address must be unique, and the number of linked units in the system must be configured.
The unit controlling the upstream circuit breaker is configured to receive a link alarm. The upstream PGR-8800 is configured to send a Link alarm signal, but in the current configuration, this has no effect as the local PGR-8800 is not configured to receive the Link alarm.
The single line diagram in Fig. C.4 shows an incoming feeder with a circuit breaker, a bus bar, and a zone protected with an upstream PGR-8800. The upstream circuit breaker can be tripped in the event of a local circuit breaker failure.
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The Rated Nominal load current and CT transformation ratio should be set correctly. The rest of the setup does not influence the clearing failure function. Configure the local PGR-8800 to use the Link Interface. The unit address must be unique, and the number of linked units in the system must be configured.
The unit controlling the upstream circuit breaker is configured to Receive Link alarm signal trips this unit. The upstream PGR-8800 is configured to send a Link alarm signal, but in the current configuration, this has no effect as the other downstream units are not configured to receive the Link alarm.
PGR-8800 through a D1100 Diode Logic Unit. The tie breaker trip coil is also connected to the trip coil of each PGR-8800 through a separate D1100. If a trip occurs at either PGR-8800, both the tie circuit breaker and the corresponding circuit breaker will trip.