Instruction Manual: FOR BE1-32R AND BE1-32O/U Directional Power Relays
Instruction Manual: FOR BE1-32R AND BE1-32O/U Directional Power Relays
Instruction Manual: FOR BE1-32R AND BE1-32O/U Directional Power Relays
FOR
BE1-32R AND BE1-32O/U
Directional Power Relays
Publication: 9171100990
Revision: U Dec-15
9171100990 Rev U i
Preface
This instruction manual provides information about the installation and operation of the BE1-32R and
BE1-32O/U Directional Power Relays. To accomplish this, the following information is provided:
• General information
• Controls and indicators
• Functional description
• Installation
• Application
• Testing
• Specifications
Warning!
Caution
Caution boxes call attention to operating conditions that may lead to
equipment or property damage.
Note
Note boxes emphasize important information pertaining to installation
or operation.
Warning!
READ THIS MANUAL. Read this manual before installing, operating, or maintaining the BE1-32R and
BE1-32O/U. Note all warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual as well as on the product. Keep this
manual with the product for reference. Only qualified personnel should install, operate, or service this
system. Failure to follow warning and cautionary labels may result in personal injury or property
damage. Exercise caution at all times.
Basler Electric does not assume any responsibility to compliance or noncompliance with national code, local code,
or any other applicable code. This manual serves as reference material that must be well understood prior to
installation, operation, or maintenance.
For terms of service relating to this product and software, see the Commercial Terms of Products and Services
document available at www.basler.com/terms.
This publication contains confidential information of Basler Electric Company, an Illinois corporation. 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 interests of Basler Electric Company and used strictly for the purpose intended.
It is not the intention of this manual to cover all details and variations in equipment, nor does this manual provide
data for every possible contingency regarding installation or operation. The availability and design of all features
and options are subject to modification without notice. Over time, improvements and revisions may be made to this
publication. Before performing any of the following procedures, contact Basler Electric for the latest revision of this
manual.
The English-language version of this manual serves as the only approved manual version.
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Model and Style Number Description ........................................................................................................ 1
Controls and Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 3
Functional Description ............................................................................................................................... 5
Current Sensing ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Sensing Input Range 1, 4, and 7 Current Rating................................................................................... 5
Sensing Input Range 1, 4, and 7 Burden .............................................................................................. 5
Phase Rotation Sensitivity ......................................................................................................................... 6
Type E Sensing...................................................................................................................................... 6
Type B and V Sensing ........................................................................................................................... 6
Sensing Input Types .................................................................................................................................. 7
Type A Sensing: Single-Phase Current and Single-Phase Voltage ...................................................... 7
Type B and V Sensing: Single-Phase Current and Single-Phase Voltage............................................ 8
Type C Sensing: Single-Phase Current and Three-Phase Voltage ...................................................... 8
Type D Sensing: Three-Phase Current and Three-Phase Voltage ....................................................... 9
Type E Sensing: Two-Phase Current and Three-Phase Voltage ........................................................ 10
kW Transducer ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Comparator Circuits ................................................................................................................................. 10
Pickup ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Timing ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Outputs .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Overpower and Underpower Outputs .................................................................................................. 12
Auxiliary Outputs .................................................................................................................................. 12
Power Supply Status Output ................................................................................................................ 12
Output Test Pushbuttons ......................................................................................................................... 12
Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Target Indicators ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Internally Operated Targets ................................................................................................................. 13
Current Operated Targets .................................................................................................................... 13
Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Relay Operating Guidelines and Precautions ......................................................................................... 15
Mounting .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Connections ............................................................................................................................................. 35
Notes for Figure 32 .............................................................................................................................. 35
Notes for Figures 37 and 38 ................................................................................................................ 40
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 45
Repair .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Maintenance Accessories .................................................................................................................... 46
Storage .................................................................................................................................................... 46
Application ................................................................................................................................................. 47
Example 1: Anti-Motoring ........................................................................................................................ 47
Example 2: Co-Generator Control ........................................................................................................... 48
Example 3: Generator Overload .............................................................................................................. 49
Example 4: Intertie................................................................................................................................... 50
Example 5: Delays Electrical Trip ............................................................................................................ 50
Example 6: Breaker Opening Detection .................................................................................................. 51
Example 7: Reactive Power (Vars) Detection ......................................................................................... 52
Testing........................................................................................................................................................ 55
Test Procedures ...................................................................................................................................... 55
Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Overpower Pickup and Dropout (Unity Power Factor) ........................................................................ 55
Underpower Pickup and Dropout (Unity Power Factor) ...................................................................... 55
Introduction
BE1-32R, Directional Overpower and BE1-32O/U, Directional Over/Underpower Relays sense real power
(IE times the cosine of θ). These solid-state relays are designed for use in single- or three-phase systems
to protect equipment against overpower and/or underpower conditions. They may also be used in the
supervisory control of circuits.
Functional Description
BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U relay functions are illustrated in Figure 3 and described in the following
paragraphs.
Current Sensing
System current transformers (CTs), with 5 Aac (nominal) secondary windings, supply the relay current
sensing transformers with current. For current sensing input ratings, refer to the Introduction chapter.
Type E Sensing
Relays with type E sensing (two elements) monitor two phase-to-phase voltages (the third phase is used
as a reference) and two phases of current to determine directional power flow. This is sometimes referred
to as the two-wattmeter method for power flow measurement. Figure 4 shows the phasor representation
for ABC rotation. Figure 5 shows the phasor representation for ACB rotation.
kW Transducer
Single-phase or three-phase current and voltage signals (determined by the sensing input circuitry type)
are applied to the kW transducer. The signals are applied to a multiplexor that selectively combines the
input conditions and feeds them to a multiplier circuit. The output of the multiplier is true power (watts)
that is then integrated to produce a dc voltage proportional to the monitored power flow. The conditioned,
proportional signal is then applied to the comparator circuits.
Comparator Circuits
A dc signal that represents the monitored power level is applied to the comparator circuits for comparison
with the front panel underpower and overpower settings. When the reference level of the comparators is
surpassed, the appropriate output is energized (if instantaneous timing is selected) or timing is initiated.
Pickup
The overpower pickup point is selected by the front panel Overpower Tap Selector and Range Select
Switch. The overpower pickup range for each sensing input type in listed in the Specifications chapter.
The underpower pickup point is selected by the Underpower Pickup Selector and has an adjustment
range of 10 to 95% of the overpower pickup setting.
Pickup accuracy is ±2% of the front panel setting at unity power factor and ±5% at a power factor above
0.5. The specified accuracy is for current below 10 times the current required to pick up at nominal volts
and unity power factor. The maximum current to maintain specified accuracy can be expressed by
Equation 1.
𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤 (𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠)
× 10
𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛 𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣
Equation 1. Maximum Current
This product is not recommended for power factors below 0.10. Contact Basler Electric for recommended
products.
Timing
BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U timing is defined by the style number and can be instantaneous, definite time-
delayed, or inverse time-delayed.
A relay with instantaneous timing responds to a trip condition with no intentional time delay. For a real-
power magnitude of two times the pickup setting, overall response time is less than 80 milliseconds at 60
hertz and less than 100 milliseconds at 50 hertz. The response time decreases as the magnitude of the
input signal increases. Typical response curves are illustrated in the Specifications chapter.
A relay with definite timing begins timing toward a trip when the power level exceeds the relay overpower
setpoint or decreases below the underpower setpoint. Overpower and underpower definite time delays
are adjusted by the corresponding Time Delay Control thumbwheel switches and the Time Delay
Multiplier switch. The definite time delay can be adjusted from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds with the Time Delay
Multiplier switch in the times 0.1 position and from 1 to 99 seconds with the Time Delay Multiplier switch
in the times 1.0 position. A Time Delay Control setting of 00 enables instantaneous timing.
Inverse timing is available only for the overpower function. A relay with inverse timing begins timing
toward a trip when the power level exceeds the relay overpower setpoint. The desired inverse time curve
is selected by the Overpower Time Delay Control thumbwheel switches. The available inverse time
characteristic curves are illustrated in the Specifications chapter.
Outputs
BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U relay outputs are divided into three categories: Overpower and Underpower,
Auxiliary, and Power Supply Status.
underpower output contacts. The BE1-32O/U outputs may be any combination of NO or NC contact
configurations. Output contact configuration is determined by the output digit of the relay style number.
Auxiliary Outputs
Auxiliary output contacts are supplied when specified by the Option 3 digit of the relay style number.
Auxiliary outputs are provided for both overpower and underpower protection functions. The auxiliary
output contacts may be NO, NC, or single-pole, double-throw (SPDT).
Power Supply
Operating power for the relay circuitry is supplied by a wide-range, electrically isolated, low-burden power
supply. The power supply operating power input is not polarity sensitive. The front panel Power Indicator
and power supply status output indicate when the power supply is operating. Power supply specifications
are listed in the Specifications chapter.
Target Indicators
Target indicators are optional components selected when a relay is ordered. The electronically latched
and reset targets consist of red LED indicators located on the relay front panel. A latched target is reset
by operating the target reset switch on the front panel. If relay operating power is lost, any illuminated
(latched) targets are extinguished. When relay operating power is restored, the previously latched targets
are restored to their latched state.
A relay can be equipped with either internally operated targets or current operated targets.
Note
Prior to September 2007, BE1-32 and BE1-32O/U 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.
Installation
BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U 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. If there is evidence of damage, file a claim with the
carrier and notify your sales representative or Basler Electric.
If the relay will not be installed immediately, store it in its original shipping carton in a moisture- and dust-
free environment. Before placing the relay in service, it is recommended that the test procedures in the
Testing chapter be performed.
Caution
When the connection plugs are removed, the relay is disconnected
from the operating circuit and will not provide system protection.
Always be sure that external operating (monitored) conditions are
stable before removing a relay for inspection, test, or service.
Note
Be sure that the relay is hard-wired to earth ground with no smaller
than 12 AWG copper wire attached to the ground terminal on the rear
of the unit case. When the relay is configured in a system with other
devices, it is recommended to use a separate lead to the ground bus
from each device.
Mounting
Because the relay is of solid-state design, it does not have to be mounted vertically. Any convenient
mounting angle may be chosen. Relay outline dimensions and panel drilling diagrams are illustrated in
Figures 13 through 31.
0.480 0.480
5.69 (144)
0.552 (12) (12)
(14) Outer Edge of Cover
8.25
(210)
Cut-Out
C
8.63 L
(219)
4.13
(105)
0.575
3.03 (77) P0072-12
(15)
6.06 (154)
Figure 14. S1 Case Dimensions, Rear View, Double Ended, Semi-Flush Mount
10-32 SCREWS
.31
(7.9)
4.03
(102.4)
4.03
(102.4)
10-32 SCREWS
.31
(7.9)
Figure 15. S1 Case Dimensions, Side View, Double Ended, Semi-Flush Mount
Figure 16. S1 Case Dimensions, Rear View, Single Ended, Semi-Flush Mount
8.06
(204.72)
10-32 SCREWS
.31
(7.9)
Figure 17. S1 Case Dimensions, Side View, Single Ended, Semi-Flush Mount
Figure 19. S1 Case Dimensions, Rear View, Double Ended, Projection Mount
10-32 SCREWS
.31
(7.9)
MOUNTING PANEL
.25
(6.4)
4.03
(102.4)
10-32 SCREWS
.31
(7.9)
Figure 20. S1 Case Dimensions, Side View, Double Ended, Projection Mount
Figure 22. S1 Case Dimensions, Rear View, Single Ended, Projection Mount
1.95 6.19
(49.53) (157.2)
MOUNTING PANEL
5/16-18 STUD
2 PLACES
.25
(6.4)
8.06
(204.72) .75
(19.1)
10-32 SCREWS
.31
(7.9)
Figure 23. S1 Case Dimensions, Side View, Single Ended, Projection Mount
P0066-68
0.480 0.480
5.69 (144.5)
(12) (12)
0.552 2.84 (72.1)
(14) Outer Edge of Cover
Cut-Out
14.25
(362.1)
C
L
14.63
(371.5)
7.31
(185.7)
7.13
(181.0)
0.575
3.03 (77) P0072-21
(15)
6.06 (154)
Figure 26. M1 Case Dimensions, Rear View, Double Ended, Semi-Flush Mount
6.19 .75
1.95 (19.1)
(157.2)
(49.53)
10-32 SCREWS
.31
(7.9)
7.03
(178.56)
7.03
(178.56)
10-32 SCREWS
.31
(7.9)
P0066-76
2.195 MOUNTING PANEL
(55.75)
Figure 27. M1 Case Dimensions, Side View, Double Ended, Semi-Flush Mount
Figure 29. M1 Case Dimensions, Rear View, Double Ended, Projection Mount
10-32 SCREWS
.31
(7.9)
7.03
5/16-18 STUD
(178.56)
2 PLACES
.25
(6.4)
MOUNTING PANEL
7.03
(178.56)
10-32 SCREWS
.31
(7.9)
Figure 30. M1 Case Dimensions, Side View, Double Ended, Projection Mount
P0066-79
Connections
Be sure to check the model and style number of a relay before connecting and energizing the relay.
Incorrect wiring may result in damage to the relay.
Except where noted, connections should be made with wire no smaller than 14 AWG. Relay connections
are shown in the following illustrations:
• Control circuit connections: Figure 32
• Internal connections: Figures 33 through 36
• Typical external connections: Figures 37 and 38
• Sensing input connections: Figures 39 through 45
Maintenance
BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U relays require no preventative maintenance other than testing performed
according to scheduled practices.
Repair
Repair of the draw-out assembly by replacement of individual circuit boards is not recommended. The
printed circuit boards are not intended to be field serviceable.
If a relay failure occurs in a critical application without sufficient redundancy, protection can be restored by
inserting a spare relay in the mounted and wired case of the relay requiring service. The draw-out
assembly requiring service can then be returned for service in the case from the spare relay. If a spare
case is not available, care should be used when packing the draw-out assembly for shipment. Use anti-
static packing material that prevents mechanical damage during transit.
Before returning a relay for repair, contact the Basler Electric Technical Services Department for a return
authorization number.
Maintenance Accessories
Test Plug
Test plugs (Basler P/N 10095) enable relay testing without removing the relay from the case. Test plugs
are simply substituted for the connection plugs. This provides access to the external stud connections as
well as the internal circuitry.
Test plugs consist of black and red phenolic moldings with 20 electrically separated contact fingers
connected to 10 coaxial binding posts. Fingers on the black side are connected to the inner binding posts
(black thumbnuts) and tap into the relay internal circuitry. Fingers on the red side of the test plug are
connected to the outer binding posts (red thumbnuts) and connect to the relay case terminals.
When testing circuits connected to the bottom set of case terminals, the test plug is inserted with the
numbers 1 through 10 facing up. Similarly, when using the test plug in the upper part of the relay, the test
plug is inserted with the numbers 11 through 20 facing up. Due to the construction of the test plug, it is
impossible to insert it with the wrong orientation.
Storage
This device contains long-life electrolytic capacitors. For devices that are not in service (spares in
storage), the life of these capacitors can be maximized by energizing the device for 30 minutes once per
year.
Application
Directional Power Relays are typically used in applications where excessive power flow in the tripping
direction is undesirable. Over and/or underpower protection is desirable where:
• Power flows into a generator, indicating loss of prime mover torque (motoring).
• Power flows into the secondary of a station distribution transformer, indicating an industrial or
private customer is supplying power into the utility system.
• Excessive load has been connected to a system.
• Overload has been placed on a distribution system.
• Overspeeding is a prime concern.
• An open breaker creates an overload on a local generation facility.
• Loss of excitation can be determined by var sensing.
Note
This product is not recommended for power factors below 0.10.
Contact Basler Electric for recommended products.
Example 1: Anti-Motoring
When a synchronous generator, operating in parallel with a power system, loses prime mover torque, it
remains in synchronism with the system and continues to run as a synchronous motor. Motoring draws
power from the system to drive the prime mover and can cause severe damage to the prime mover.
Steam turbines require a constant flow of steam to remove the heat caused by turbulence or cavitations
on or about the blades. Without this flow of steam, heat builds up and may cause softening or distortion of
the turbine blades. Diesel engines and gas turbines are less susceptible to immediate damage, but
unburned fuel may present a fire or explosion hazard.
BE1-32 Directional Power Relays can detect power flow into the generator and disconnect the generator
before the prime mover sustains inevitable damage. Unlike the conditions arising from faults, the electrical
conditions involved in anti-motoring protection are balanced. Therefore, single-phase relay protection is
adequate. Figure 46 shows connections for single-phase relay (type B or V sensing). This connection
measures real power if the system voltages are balanced.
The BE1-32R, Reverse Power Relay must be sensitive enough to detect power levels lower than those
required to motor the generator. Sensitivity is much more important on steam and hydro turbines than on
reciprocating engines and gas turbines.
Table 2 represents the reverse power requirements to motor a generator when the prime mover is
rotating at synchronous speed with no input power supplied by the prime mover.
The Reverse Power Relay is generally set for levels as low as possible with steam turbines typically being
set not higher than three percent and diesels and gas turbines slightly below ten percent.
Time delays are usually employed to avoid nuisance tripping caused by reverse power transient surges
that may result from synchronizing or other system disturbances. These time delays are typically set from
2 to 10 seconds, but may be set as high as 30 seconds or more.
An operating condition with very low power levels at a low power factor may not be detected by this
product. For very low power levels at power factors of 0.10 or lower, contact Basler Electric for
recommended products.
Example 4: Intertie
Another typical use of the directional power relay, addresses excessive load and concerns distribution
protection (Figure 49). A high voltage bus supplies two transformers: T1 and T2. Both T1 and T2 can
supply all connected load. However, neither T1 nor T2 alone can supply the total load. A BE1-32O/U,
over/underpower directional relay can protect this distribution system by providing overload protection for
each transformer (overpower function) or by sensing power flow through the transformers (reverse power
function) in an undesired direction.
When breaker N opens, real power reverses from normal and flows toward the utility. This power may be
flowing to the tapped load. At this time, the relay operates and causes the 52 breaker to open.
Figure 54A shows an underpower tripping application based on the BE1-32O/U, model A1F with an
overpower setting of 0.5 watts and an underpower setting of 50%. The control circuit for this application is
shown in Figure 54B. Figure 1-10 shows the operating characteristic in the first and second quadrant. The
relay Under contact closes to trip the breaker when the real power flow from the utility drops below 0.25
watts. Because this contact is pre-closed at the instant of breaker closing, the trip circuit must be disabled
by a timing relay (62) until after the breaker has closed.
P = EI (cos θ)
Q = EI (sin θ)
then: Q = EI (cos(θ – 90 ))
Testing
The following procedures verify proper relay operation and calibration.
Results obtained from these procedures may not fall within specified tolerances. When evaluating results,
consider three prominent factors:
• Test equipment accuracy
• Testing method (e.g., timing start signal)
• External test set components tolerance level
Test Procedures
Connections
Relay test connections depend upon the relay sensing type. Connect the relay using the appropriate
illustration as a reference.
• Type A sensing: Figure 57
• Type B, V sensing: Figure 58
• Type C sensing: Figure 59
• Type D sensing: Figure 60
• Type E sensing: Figure 61
For an Overpower Time Delay Control setting of 99, the measured time delay should be 9.9 ±0.50
seconds.
𝑊𝑊 = 𝑉𝑉𝐴𝐴 × 𝐼𝐼
𝑉𝑉𝐴𝐴 × 𝐼𝐼
𝑊𝑊 =
√3
𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅
𝑊𝑊 =
1.5
2. Terminals 1 and 10 are the overpower trip output device connections for both BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U.
Terminals 2 and 10 are the underpower output connections for the BE1-32O/U.
3. Terminals 17 through 20 are auxiliary output contacts. Determine the auxiliary output contact configuration by
referring to the relay style number.
𝑊𝑊 = √3 × 𝑉𝑉𝐴𝐴 × 𝐼𝐼
𝑊𝑊 = 2 × 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅
2. Terminals 1 and 10 are the overpower trip output device connections for both BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U.
Terminals 2 and 10 are the underpower output connections for the BE1-32O/U.
3. Terminals 17 through 20 are auxiliary output contacts. Determine the auxiliary output contact configuration by
referring to the relay style number.
𝑊𝑊 = 3 × 𝑉𝑉𝐴𝐴 × 𝐼𝐼
𝑊𝑊 = 2 × 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅
2. Terminals 1 and 10 are the overpower trip output device connections for both BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U.
Terminals 2 and 10 are the underpower output connections for the BE1-32O/U.
3. Terminals 17 through 20 are auxiliary output contacts. Determine the auxiliary output contact configuration by
referring to the relay style number.
𝑊𝑊
𝐼𝐼 = 0.5 ×
𝑉𝑉
𝑊𝑊 = 2 × 𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅
2. Terminals 1 and 10 are the overpower trip output device connections for both BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U.
Terminals 2 and 10 are the underpower output connections for the BE1-32O/U.
3. Terminals 17 through 20 are auxiliary output contacts. Determine the auxiliary output contact configuration by
referring to the relay style number.
Specifications
BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U Time Overcurrent Relays electrical and physical specifications are described
below.
Operational Specifications
Pickup
Single-Phase Accuracy
PF = 1 ............................................... ±2 percent of front panel setting or 0.05 W, whichever is greater
0.5<PF<1.......................................... ±5 percent of front panel setting or 0.05 W, whichever is greater
Three-Phase Accuracy
PF = 1 ............................................... ±2 percent of front panel setting or 0.15 W, whichever is greater
0.5<PF<1.......................................... ±5 percent of front panel setting or 0.15 W, whichever is greater
This product is not recommended for power factors below 0.10. Contact Basler Electric for recommended
products.
Dropout
Within 5% of actual pickup
Timing
Response Time
Instantaneous Overpower ................ <80 ms (60 Hz) or <100 ms (50 Hz) for real power magnitude of 2
times the setting and greater. The response time is characterized by
the graph in Figure 62.
Instantaneous Underpower .............. <50 ms (60 Hz) or <65 ms (50 Hz) for real power magnitude of 0.8
times the setting and less. The response time is characterized by the
graph in Figure 63.
Adjustment Range
Definite Time .................................... Thumbwheel adjustable over the range of 0.1 to 9.9 seconds in
increments of 0.1 seconds or by use of a multiplier switch, 1 to 99
seconds in increments of 01 seconds. A setting of 00 enables
instantaneous timing.
Inverse Time .................................... Available for the overpower function only. Adjustment of the Time
Dial thumbwheel selects curves from 01 to 99 in increments of 01. A
setting of 00 enables instantaneous timing.
Refer to Figure 64 for examples of the overpower inverse time
characteristic curves.
Accuracy
Instantaneous ................................... <80 ms (60 Hz) or <100 ms, (50 Hz) up to a real power magnitude of
2 times the setting
Definite ............................................. ±5 percent or 50 ms, whichever is greater
Inverse ............................................ +5 percent or 50 ms, whichever is greater
NOTE: Operating time is repeatable within 2% or 50 ms (whichever
is greater) for any combination of time dial and power settings within
the specified operating temperature range.
General Specifications
Current Sensing
BE1-32R and BE1-32O/U Directional Power Relays are designed for use with five amperes nominal
(50/60 HZ) system current transformer secondaries. The input sensing current transformers within the
relay are rated as follows.
* Refer to the Functional Description chapter for sensing input range 1, 4, and 7 current rating and burden
considerations.
Burden
Burden values (in ohms) are listed for each sensing input range in Table 4.
Table 4. Current Sensing Burden in Ohms
Sensing Input Range
1, 4, 7 * 2, 5, 8 3, 6, 9
Range Low High Low High Low High
Tap A 4.811 0.400 0.096 0.022 0.013 0.010
Tap B 2.466 0.240 0.058 0.019 0.012 0.010
Tap C 1.677 0.190 0.045 0.018 0.011 0.010
Tap D 1.277 0.165 0.039 0.018 0.011 0.010
Tap E 1.036 0.151 0.034 0.017 0.011 0.010
Tap F 0.874 0.142 0.032 0.017 0.011 0.010
Tap G 0.760 0.134 0.030 0.017 0.011 0.010
Tap H 0.674 0.129 0.0029 0.017 0.011 0.010
Tap J 0.611 0.126 0.028 0.017 0.011 0.010
Tap K 0.556 0.123 0.027 0.017 0.011 0.010
* See the Functional Description chapter for sensing input range 1, 4, and 7
burden considerations.
Voltage Sensing
Voltage signals are provided by the secondary windings of standard potential transformers (100/200, 50
Hz or 120/240, 60 Hz).
Continuous Voltage Rating .............. 150% of nominal
Burden .............................................. <1 VA
Targets
Electronically latched, manually reset target indicators are optionally available to indicate that a trip output
contact has been energized. Either internally operated or current operated targets may be selected.
Internally operated targets should be selected if the relay has normally closed output contacts.
Output Circuits
Resistive Ratings
120 Vac ............................................ Make, break, and carry 7 Aac continuously
250 Vdc ............................................ Make and carry 30 Adc for 0.2 s, carry 7 Adc continuously, and
break 0.3 Adc
500 Vdc ............................................ Make and carry 15 Adc for 0.2 s, carry 7 Adc continuously, and
break 0.3 Adc
Inductive Ratings
120 Vac, 125 Vdc, 250 Vdc.............. Break 0.3 A (L/R = 0.04)
Power Supply
Power supply specifications are listed in Table 5. All ac references are at 50/60 Hz.
Table 5. Power Supply Specifications
Input Voltage
Type Burden at Nominal
Nominal Range
O (mid-range) 48 Vdc 24 to 150 Vdc 3.6 W
125 Vdc 24 to 150 Vdc 3.7 W
P (mid-range)
120 Vac 90 to 132 Vac 17.3 VA
R (low-range) 24 Vdc 12 to 32 Vdc * 3.7 W
250 Vdc 68 to 280 Vdc 3.8 W
T (high-range)
240 Vac 90 to 270 Vac 24.6 VA
* Type R power supply may require 14 Vdc to begin operation. Once operating, the voltage may be
reduced to 12 Vdc.
Type Tests
Dielectric Strength
Tested in accordance with IEC 60255-5 and IEEE C37.90. Withstands the following tests:
All circuits to ground ......................... 2,121 Vdc
Input to output circuits ...................... 1,500 Vac or 2121 Vdc
Shock
In standardized testing, the relay has withstood 15 G in each of three mutually perpendicular planes
without structural damage or degradation of performance.
Vibration
In standardized testing, the relay has withstood 2 G in each of three mutually perpendicular planes, swept
over the range of 10 to 500 Hz for a total of six sweeps, 15 minutes each sweep, without structural
damage or degradation of performance.
UL Recognition
Recognized per Standard 508, file number E97033. Note: Output contacts are not UL recognized for
voltages greater than 250 volts.
Temperature
Operating.......................................... –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
Storage ............................................. –65°C to 100°C (–85°F to 212°F)
Weight
S1 Configuration .............................. 13.5 lb (6.12 kg) maximum
M1 Configuration .............................. 18.5 lb (8.39 kg) maximum
Revision History
Table 6 provides a historical summary of the changes made to this instruction manual. Revisions are
listed in chronological order.
Table 6. Manual Revision History
Manual
Change
Revision and Date
—, Sep-86 • Initial release
A, B, C, D • No data available
E, Feb-94 • Added internal connection and typical connection diagrams to
Section 4
• Added Phase Rotation Sensitivity to Section 1
• Revised the format of the manual
F, Jun-94 • Added 120 Vac label to Figure 1-11
• Changed reference for Figure 1-12 from Specifications, Timing
Accuracies to Timing Adjustment Range
• Added Figure 1-13
• Corrected input sensing terminal numbers in Figure 4-23
• Deleted reference to Figure 3-8 (Figure 3-8 was replaced by
Figure 1-13)
G, Jul-95 • Revised the pickup accuracy stated in Specifications of Section 1
• Corrected isolation specification in Section 1 and dielectric test
values in Section 4
• Added Note 3 to Figure 4-20
• Corrected CT sensing connections in Figure 4-21
• Moved polarity indications in Figure 4-25
• Deleted ±30° label in Figure 5-5 and corrected equation
H, Jun-98 • Deleted references to Service Manual 9171100620
• Changed power supply voltage and burden data listed in Section 1
• Added information to instantaneous response time specification in
Section 1
• Added Figure 1-13 and associated paragraphs describing the
underpower element
• Corrected the power supply entries in the style chart
• Add information to the pickup accuracy specification in Section 1
• Added information to the Power Supply paragraph in Section 3
• Added outline drawings to cover all available case options
• Changed the case ground symbol shown in the Internal
Connection diagrams
• Revised the manual format
J, Sep-00 • Updated the outline drawings in Section 4 to show new case cover
design
• Removed the selectable power supply option from the style chart
K, Aug-01 • Improved Pickup description in Section 3
• Revised Figures 4-2 and 4-12 to show slotted knob on the front
panel
• Revised Figure 4-4
Manual
Change
Revision and Date
L, Aug-02 • Revised Figure 1-14 to illustrate the new 32R inverse time curves
• Corrected various minor errors throughout the manual
M, Oct-03 • Replaced cover illustrations and Figure 2-1 with drawing showing
revised front panel layout
• Modified style chart (Figure 1-11) to clarify sensing input range
selection
• Modified the function block diagram of Figure 3-1
• Added information to Section 3 about sensing input range 1, 4, and
7 current ratings and burden
• Deleted Tables 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3. (These tables are duplicates of
the tables already provided in Section 1.) Modified the text
references accordingly
• Reorganized the Section 4 mounting drawings according to type:
drilling, outline-rear view, outline-side view, and outline-cover.
• Deleted Section 4 dielectric test information (already provided in
Section 1)
• Moved manual revision information from Section 7 to introduction
section of the manual
N, Aug-05 • In Section 1 and 3, where applicable, added recommendation
against using relay with power factors below 0.10
• Corrected the shorting bar illustration across terminals 8 and 9 in
Figures 4-17, 4-18, 4-19, and 4-20
O • This revision letter not used
P, Nov-06 • Updated Table 1-1 Steam Turbine Percent of Rated kW
• Added GOST-R to Specifications in Section 1
Q • This revision letter not used
R, Sep-07 • Added manual part number and revision to all footers
• Updated Power Supply Burden data in Section 1
• Updated Target Indicator description in Section 3
• Moved content of Section 6, Maintenance to Section 4 and deleted
Section 6
S, May-10 • Replaced Figure 4-4, Panel Drilling/Cutout for M1 Case
• Added Notes for Figure 4-16, Control Circuit Diagram
• Added Storage statement in Section 4
T, Jan-13 • Updated case and cover drawings in Section 4
U, Dec-15 • Converted manual to the latest style
• Updated Dropout Accuracy in the Specifications chapter
• Removed GOST-R certification from the Specifications chapter
• Minor text edits