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INTRODUCTION This instruction manual provides information about the operation and installation of the BE1-50 Instantaneous Overcurrent Relay. To accomplish this, the following information is provided: • General Information and Specifications • Controls and Indicators • Functional Description • Installation • Testing...
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September 2007 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION of Basler Electric, Highland Illinois, USA. It is loaned for confidential use, subject to return on request, and with the mutual understanding that it will not be used in any manner detrimental to the interest of Basler Electric.
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REVISION HISTORY The following information provides a historical summary of the changes made to the BE1-50 instruction manual (9171000990). Revisions are listed in reverse chronological order. Manual Revision and Date Change • E, 09/07 Added manual part number and revision to footers.
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(Figure 1-1c). Phase Fault Detection BE1-50 relays can be used in two ways to detect phase faults. The first method is to place an instantaneous overcurrent element in each phase with the setting higher than expected load current for any power system element (Figure 1-1a, d, e, f).
BE1-50 electrical characteristics and operational features are defined by a combination of letters and numbers that make up the style number. Model number BE1-50 designates the relay as a Basler Electric Instantaneous Overcurrent Relay. The model number, together with the style number, describes the options included in a specific device and appears on the front panel, draw-out cradle, and inside the case assembly.
Figure 1-3. BE1-50 Style Identification Chart Style Number Example If a BE1-50 relay has a style number of J6J–A1P–J1E1F, the relay has the following features: J -------- Three-phase-and-neutral current sensing 6 -------- 8.0 to 16.0 A phase sensing input range...
Capability (SWC) Tests for Protective Relays and Relay Systems. Physical Temperature Operating Range: –40 to 70°C (–40 to 158°F) Storage Range: –65 to 100°C (–85 to 212°F) Weight: 17.5 lb (7.76 kg) Case Size: S1 (Refer to Section 4 for case dimensions.) 9171000990 Rev E BE1-50 General Information...
NOTE: Output contacts are not UL recognized for voltages greater than 250 volts. Gost-R Certification: Gost-R certified, No. POCC US.ME05.B03391; complies with the relevant standards of Gosstandart of Russia. Issued by accredited certification body POCC RU.0001.11ME05. BE1-50 General Information 9171000990 Rev E...
SECTION 2 • CONTROLS AND INDICATORS INTRODUCTION All BE1-50 controls and indicators are located on the front panel. The controls and indicators are shown in Figure 2-1 and described in Table 2-1. Figure 2-1 illustrates a relay with the maximum number of controls and indicators.
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(locator D). Output Test Pushbuttons. These pushbuttons allow manual actuation of the output relays. Output relay actuation is achieved by inserting a nonconductive rod through the front panel access hole. BE1-50 Controls and Indicators 9171000990 Rev E...
SECTION 3 • FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION BE1-50 Instantaneous Overcurrent relays are static devices that respond to the current magnitude of the monitored circuit. BE1-50 relay functions are illustrated in Figure 3-1 and described in the following paragraphs. Figure 3-1. Function Block Diagram...
The optional power supply status relay has a set of normally closed contacts and energizes when operating power is applied to the BE1-50. If relay operating power is lost or one side of the power supply output (+12 Vdc or –12 Vdc) fails, the power supply status relay de-energizes and opens the power supply status output contacts.
Current operated targets are triggered by closure of the output contacts and the presence of at least 200 milliamperes of current flowing in the trip circuit. NOTE Prior to September 2007, BE1-50 target indicators consisted of magnetically latched, disc indicators. These mechanically latched target indicators have been replaced by the electronically latched LED targets in use today.
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SECTION 4 • INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION BE1-50 relays are shipped in sturdy cartons to prevent damage during transit. Upon receipt of a relay, check the model and style number against the requisition and packing list to see that they agree. Inspect the relay for shipping damage.
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D1427-27 12-04-01 Figure 4-4. Case Dimensions, Side View, Double-Ended Semi-Flush Case 9171000990 Rev E BE1-50 Installation...
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Figure 4-5. Case Dimensions, Side View, Double-Ended Projection-Mount Case BE1-50 Installation 9171000990 Rev E...
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D1427-29 02/2001 Figure 4-6. Case Dimensions, Side View, Single-Ended Semi-Flush Case 9171000990 Rev E BE1-50 Installation...
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DETAIL A-A OVER THE BOSS TO TIGHTEN THE D1427-03 02/2001 Figure 4-7. Case Dimensions, Side View, Single-Ended Projection-Mount Case BE1-50 Installation 9171000990 Rev E...
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Figure 4-8. Case Dimensions, Rear View, Semi-Flush Case 9171000990 Rev E BE1-50 Installation...
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Figure 4-9. Case Dimensions, Rear View, Projection-Mount Case 4-10 BE1-50 Installation 9171000990 Rev E...
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P0002-12 01-31-01 Figure 4-10. Case Cover Dimensions, Front View 9171000990 Rev E BE1-50 Installation 4-11...
Typical sensing input connections are shown in Figures 4-11 through 4-14. Typical output connections are shown in Figures 4-15 and 4-16. Internal wiring diagrams are shown in Figures 4-17 through 4-19. Figure 4-11. Single-Phase Sensing Input Connections 4-12 BE1-50 Installation 9171000990 Rev E...
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Figure 4-14. Three-Phase Sensing Input Connections Figure 4-15. Typical Output Connections (Sensing Input Type E or G and Output F or H) or (Sensing Input Type J and Output J or K) 4-14 BE1-50 Installation 9171000990 Rev E...
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Figure 4-16. Typical Output Connections (Sensing Input Type F and Output E or G) 9171000990 Rev E BE1-50 Installation 4-15...
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Figure 4-17. Typical Internal Connections, Three-Phase-and-Neutral Sensing, Output Type E 4-16 BE1-50 Installation 9171000990 Rev E...
Figure 4-19. Typical Internal Connections, Single-Phase, Output E MAINTENANCE BE1-50 relays require no preventative maintenance other than a periodic operational check. If the relay fails to function properly, contact Technical Sales Support at Basler Electric to coordinate repairs. STORAGE This protective relay contains aluminum electrolytic capacitors which generally have a life expectancy in excess of 10 years at storage temperatures less than 40°C (104°F).
(option 3-6), verify that these contacts when external power is applied. Remove input power and verify that the status contacts close. (For relay styles with power supply types F, G, and H, the relay is powered from the current sensing inputs.) Figure 5-1. Test Circuit Connection 9171000990 Rev E BE1-50 Testing...
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If present, the target indicator for the tested phase (or neutral) should be actuated. Step 6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for each phase and neutral as necessary for your style relay. (Neutral sensing ranges may be different from the phase sensing range.) BE1-50 Testing 9171000990 Rev E...
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