ABB

Instruction Leaflet

41-116K

Effective: November 1999

Type COV Voltage Controlled
Supersedes I.L. 41-116J, Dated May 1997
Overcurrent Relay
( | ) Denotes Changed Since Previous Issue (50 and 60 Hertz)
R

2.1 OVERCURRENT UNIT (CO)

CONTENTS
This instruction leaflet applies to the The electromagnets for the types COV-6, COV-7,
following types of relays: COV-8 and COV-9 relays have a main tapped coil
COV-6 Definite Minimum Time Relay located on the center leg of an “E” type laminated
COV-7 Moderately Inverse Time Relay structure that produces a flux which divides and
COV-8 Inverse Time Relay returns through the outer legs. A shading coil causes
COV-9 Very Inverse Time Relay the flux through the left leg to lag the main pole flux.
COV-11 Extremely Inverse Time Relay The out-of-phase fluxes thus produced in the air gap
cause a contact closing torque.

The electromagnet for the COV-11 relay has a main

! CAUTION coil consisting of a tapped primary winding. Two iden-
tical coils on the outer legs of the lamination structure
Before putting relays into service, remove all are connected to the main coil secondary in a manner
blocking which may have been inserted for the so that the combination of all the fluxes produced by
purpose of securing the parts during shipment, the electromagnet result in out-of-phase fluxes in the
make sure that all moving parts operate freely, air gap. The out-of-phase air gap fluxes produced
inspect the contacts to see that they are clean cause a contact closing torque.
and close properly, and operate the relay to
check the settings and electrical connections. 2.2 INDICATING CONTACTOR SWITCH UNIT
(ICS)
1.0 APPLICATION
The indicating contactor switch is a small dc operated
The COV relay is applicable where it is desired that clapper type device. A magnetic armature, to which
an overcurrent unit be set to operate on less than full leaf-spring mounted contacts are attached, is
load current when the voltage falls below a predeter- attracted to the magnetic core upon energization of
mined value, and it is desired not to operate for any the switch. When the switch closes, the moving con-
magnitude of current when the voltage is above the tacts bridge two stationary contacts, completing the
predetermined value. A typical application is overcur- trip circuit. Also during this operation two fingers on
rent back-up protection for generators. the armature deflect a spring located on the front of
the switch, which allows the operation indicator target
2.0 CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION to drop. The target is reset from the outside of the
case by a push rod located at the bottom of the cover.
The relay consists of an overcurrent unit, a voltage
unit with adjustable resistor, an indicating contactor The front spring, in addition to holding the target, pro-
switch unit and an indicating instantaneous trip unit vides restraint for the armature and thus controls the
when required. pickup value of the switch.

All possible contingencies which may arise during installation, operation or maintenance, and all details and
variations of this equipment do not purport to be covered by these instructions. If further information is desired
by purchaser regarding this particular installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment, the local ABB Inc.
representative should be contacted.
Printed in the USA
41-116K Type COV Voltage
Controlled Overcurrent Relay

*Sub 4
183A047

Figure 1 :Internal Schematic of the COV Relay in the Type FT-21 Case

*Sub 6
183A048

Figure 2 :Internal Schematic of the COV Relay with the Indicating Instantaneous Trip Unit in the Type FT-21 Case

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

2.3 INDICATING INSTANTANEOUS TRIP UNIT and the magnetic core. The stops for the moving ele-
(IIT) ment contact arm are an integral part of the bridge.
The instantaneous trip unit is a small ac operated The bridge is secured to the electromagnet and
clapper type device. A magnetic armature, to which frame by two mounting screws. In addition to the
leaf-spring mounted contacts are attached, is holding the upper pin bearing, the bridge is used for
attracted to the magnetic core upon energization of mounting the adjustable stationary contact housing.
the switch. When the switch closes, the moving con- The stationary contact housing is held in position by a
tacts bridge two stationary contacts completing the spring type clamp. The spring adjuster is located on
trip circuit. Also during the operation two fingers on the underside of the bridge and is attached to the
the armature deflect a spring located on the front of moving contact arm by a spiral spring. The spring
the switch which allows the operation indicator target adjuster is also held in place by a spring type clamp.
to drop. The target is reset from the outside of the
case by a push rod located at the bottom of the With the contacts closed, the electrical connection is
cover. made through the stationary contact housing clamp,
to the moving contact, through the spiral spring out to
A core screw accessible from the top of the switch the spring adjuster clamp.
provides the adjustable pickup range.
3.0 CHARACTERISTICS
2.4 VOLTAGE UNIT (V)
To prevent the relay from operating for currents above
The voltage unit is an induction cylinder type unit.
the overcurrent unit pick-up, the voltage unit contact
Mechanically, the voltage unit is composed of four is connected in the shading coil circuit of the overcur-
basic components: A die-cast aluminum frame, an rent unit. The voltage contact is held open at voltages
electromagnet, a moving element assembly, and a above the set point, to prevent torque from being pro-
molded bridge. duced in the overcurrent unit. This arrangement
yields a tripping characteristic as shown in Figure 3
The frame serves as the mounting structure for the (page 4).
magnetic core. The magnetic core which houses the
lower pin bearing is secured to the frame by a locking 3.1 OVERCURRENT UNIT
nut. The bearing can be replaced, if necessary, with- The relays are generally available in the following
out having to remove the magnetic core from the overcurrent unit current ranges:
frame.
The electromagnet has two pairs of voltage coils. RANGE TAPS
Each pair of diametrically opposed coils is connected 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
in series. In addition; one pair is in series with an
2-6 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 6
adjustable resistor. These sets are paralleled as
shown in Figure 1 (page 2). The adjustable resistor 4 - 12 4 5 6 7 8 10 12
serves not only to shift the phase angle of the one
flux with respect to the other to produce torque, but it These relays may have either single or double circuit
also provides a dropout adjustment. closing contacts for tripping either one or two circuit
breakers.
Locating pins in the electromagnet are used to accu-
rately position the lower pin bearing, which is The time vs. current characteristics are shown in Fig-
mounted on the frame, with respect to the upper pin ures 4 to 8 (page 13 to page 17). These characteris-
bearing, which is threaded into the bridge. The elec- tics give the contact closing time for the various time
tromagnet is secured to the frame by four mounting dial settings when the indicated multiples of tap value
screws. current are applied to the relay.

The moving element assembly consists of a spiral 3.2 IIT UNIT

spring, contact carrying member, and an aluminum Current ranges available for this unit are: 2-8, 4-16,
cylinder assembled to a molded hub which holds the 10-40, 20-80, and 40-160.
shaft. The shaft has removable top and bottom jewel
bearings. The shaft rides between the bottom pin 3.3 VOLTAGE UNIT
bearing and the upper pin bearing with the cylinder The contact can be adjusted to close over a range of
rotating in an air gap formed by the electromagnet 80 to 100 volts. The contact opens if the voltage is

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

The Trip Area May be Changed As Follows:

The line “bc” may be moved in the direction of arrow “y” by changing
the voltage unit setting. The line “ab” may be moved in the direction

VOLTAGE IN PERCENT OF NORMAL

150 of arrow “x” by changing the CO unit tap setting. Tap value current
expressed in% Full Load defines line ab, and voltage unit setting
expressed in% Normal Voltage defines line bc.

100
b Y
c

50
X TRIP AREA

0
0 50 a 100 150 200 250
CURRENT IN PERCENT OF FULL LOAD

Figure 3 :Typical Tripping Characteristics of Type COV Relay

higher than the set value. The dropout ratio of the former. Taps may then be changed with the relay
unit is 98% or higher. Relays are shipped from the either inside or outside the case. Then reclose all
factory with a 90 volt setting. switchblades making sure the RED handles are
closed LAST.
3.4 TRIP CIRCUIT
The main contacts will safely close 30 amperes at 4.1 OVERCURRENT UNIT (CO)
250 volts dc and the seal-in contacts of the indicating
The overcurrent unit settings can be defined either by
contactor switch will safely carry this current long
tap settings and time dial position or by tap setting
enough to trip a circuit breaker.
and a specific time of operation at some current mul-
The indicating instantaneous trip contacts will safely tiple of the tap setting (e.g., 4 tap setting, 2 time dial
close 30 amperes at 250 volts dc, and will carry this position or 4 tap setting, 0.6 seconds at 6 times tap
current long enough to trip a breaker. value current).
The indicating contactor switch has two taps that pro- To provide selective circuit breaker operation, a mini-
vide a pickup setting of 0.2 or 2 amperes. To change mum coordinating time of 0.3 seconds plus breaker
taps requires connecting the lead located in front of time is recommended between the relay being set
the tap block to the desired setting by means of a and the relays with which coordination is to be
screw connection. effected.
3.4.1. Trip Circuit Constants
The connector screw on the terminal plate above the
Indicating Contactor Switch –
time dial makes connections to various turns on the
0.2 amp tap 6.5 ohms dc resistance
operating coil. By placing this screw in the various
2.0 amp tap 0.15 ohms dc resistance
terminal plate holes, the relay will respond to multi-
ples of tap value currents in accordance with the var-
4.0 SETTINGS ious typical time-current curves.

4.1.1. Instantaneous Reclosing

! CAUTION
The factory adjustment of the CO unit contacts pro-
vides a contact follow. Where circuit breaker reclos-
Since the tap block screws carry operating cur- ing will be initiated immediately after a trip by the CO
rent, be sure that the screws are turned tight. contact, the time of the opening of the contacts
In order to avoid opening current transformer cir- should be a minimum. This condition is obtained by
cuits when changing taps under load, start with loosening the stationary contact mounting screw,
RED handles FIRST and open all switchblades. removing the contact plate and then replacing the
Chassis operating shorting switches on the case plate with the bent end resting against the contact
will short the secondary of the current trans- spring.

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

For double trip relays, the upper stationary contact is 6.0 ADJUSTMENTS AND
adjusted such that the contact spring rests solidly MAINTENANCE
against the back stop. The lower stationary contact is
then adjusted such that both stationary contacts The proper adjustments to insure correct operation of
make contact simultaneously with their respective this relay have been made at the factory. Upon
moving contact. receipt of the relay, no customer adjustments, other
than those covered under “SETTINGS”, should be
4.2 INDICATING CONTACTOR SWITCH (ICS) required.

The only setting required on the ICS unit is the selec- The indicating Instantaneous Trip unit (IIT) used in
tion of the 0.2 or 2.0 ampere tap setting. some relays requires a much higher current for trip-
ping than is required by the other units. For this rea-
4.3 INDICATING INSTANTANEOUS TRIP (IIT) son, the junction of the CO unit coil and the IIT unit
coil is brought out to switch jaw no. 3 (whenever it is
The core screw must be adjusted to the value of pick- available) to permit the testing of these units sepa-
up desired. rately.
The nameplate data will furnish the actual current
range that may be obtained from IIT unit.
! CAUTION
4.4 VOLTAGE UNIT (V)
When applying current in excess of 50 amperes
The voltage unit spring calibration is set to close its to the test IIT, the current should not be left on
contact when the applied voltage is reduced to 80 while adjusting it to the trip level. Instead, apply
volts. The voltage unit can be set close its contacts the current in short burst, not more than 2 sec-
from 80 volts to 100 volts by adjusting the resistor onds long, to check for tripping. Make adjust-
located at the rear of the voltage unit. The spiral ments in the current control while the current is
spring is not disturbed when making any settings off.
other than the calibrated setting of 80 volts. High currents left on for excessive time periods can
result in the softening and possible melting of insula-
5.0 INSTALLATION tion on the interconnecting wires.

The relays should be mounted on switchboard pan- 6.1 ACCEPTANCE CHECK

els or their equivalent in a location free from dirt, The following check is recommended to insure that
moisture, excessive vibration and heat. Mount the the relay is in proper working order:
relay vertically by means of the rear mounting stud or
studs for the type FT projection case or by means of 6.1.1. Overcurrent Unit (CO)
the four mounting holes on the flange for the semi- The directional unit contacts must be in the closed
flush type FT case. Either the stud or the mounting position when checking the operation of the overcur-
screws may be utilized for grounding the relay. Exter- rent unit.
nal toothed washers are provided for use in the loca-
tions shown on the outline and drilling plan to A. Contact
facilitate making a good electrical connection By turning the time dial, move the moving con-
between the relay case, its mounting screws or
tacts until they deflect the stationary contact to a
studs, and the relay panel. Ground wires should be
position where the stationary contact is resting
affixed to the mounting screws or studs as required
for poorly grounded or insulating panels. Other elec- against its backstop. The index mark located on
trical connections may be made directly to the termi- the movement frame should coincide with the “O”
nals by means of screws for steel panel mounting or mark on the time dial. For double trip relays, the
to the terminal stud furnished with the relay for thick follow on the stationary contacts should be
panel mounting. The terminal stud may be easily approximately 1/64”.
removed or inserted by locking two nuts on the stud
and then turning the proper nut with a wrench. For relays identified with a “T”, located at lower
left of stationary contact block, the index mark on
For detail information on the FT case refer to Instruc- the movement frame will coincide with the “O”
tion Leaflet 41-076. mark on the time dial when the stationary con-

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

tact has moved through approximately one-half For type COV-11 relay only, the 1.30 times tap
of its normal deflection. Therefore, with the sta- value operating time from the number 6 time dial
tionary contact resting against the backstop, the position is 54.8 ± 5% seconds and should be
index mark is offset to the right of the “O” mark checked first. It is important that the 1.30 times tap
by approximately .020”. The placement of the value current be maintained accurately. The main-
taining of this current accurately is necessary
various time dial positions in line with the index
because of the steepness of the slope of the time-
mark will give operating times as shown on the
current characteristic (Figure 7, page 16). A 1% vari-
respective time-current curves. For double trip ation in the 1.30 times tap value current (including
relays, the follow on the stationary contacts measuring instrument deviation) will change the
should be approximately 1/32”. nominal operating time by approximately 4%.

B. Minimum Trip Current Table 1 shows the time curve calibration points for
the various types of relays.
Set the time dial to position 6. Alternately apply
tap value current plus 3% and tap value current 6.1.2. Indicating Contactor Switch (ICS)
minus 3%. The moving contact should leave the Close the main relay contacts and pass sufficient dc
backstop at tap value current plus 3% and current through the trip circuit to close the contacts of
should return to the backstop at tap value current the ICS. This value of current should not be greater
minus 3%. than the particular ICS tap setting being used. The
indicator target should drop freely.
C. Time Curve
6.1.3. Indicating Instantaneous Trip Unit (IIT)
Table 1 shows the time curve calibration points for the The core screw which is adjustable from the top of
various types of relays. With the time dial set to the in- the trip unit determines the pickup value. The trip unit
dicated position, apply the currents specified by Table has a nominal ratio of adjustment of 1 to 4 and an
1 (e.g., for the COV-8, 2 and 20 time tap value current) accuracy within the limits of 10%.
and measure the operating time of the relay. The op-
erating times should equal those of Table 1 plus or mi- Apply sufficient current to operate the IIT. The indica-
nus 5% tor target should drop freely.
..

Table 1:

Time Curve Calibration Data –50/60 Hertz for Overcurrent Unit

Permanent Electromagnet
Magnet Adjustment Plug Adjustment

Time Current Operating Current Operating

Relay Dial (Multiples of Time (Multiples of Time
Type Position Tap Value) (Seconds) Tap Value) (Seconds)

6 6 2 2.46 20 1.19
7 6 2 4.27 20 1.11
8 6 2 13.35 20 1.11
9 6 2 8.87 20 0.65
11 6 2 11.27 20 0.24∆
∆ For 50 Hertz COV-11 relay, 20 times operating time limits are 0.24 + 10%, -5%.

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

6.1.4. Voltage Unit (V) contact has moved through approximately one-
A. Contact Gap half of its normal deflection. Therefore, with the
stationary contact resting against the backstop,
The gap between the stationary contact and
the index mark is offset to the right of the “O”
moving contact with the relay in a de-energized
mark by approximately .020”. The placement of
position should be approximately .020”.
the various time dial positions in line with the
B. Sensitivity index mark will give operating times as shown on
the respective time-current curves. For double
The contacts should close when voltage is
trip relays, the follow on the stationary contacts
reduced to approximately 90 volts. The voltage
should be approximately 1/32”.
unit should be energized for one hour before
checking the sensitivity. B. Minimum Trip Current
6.2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The adjustment of the spring tension in setting
All relays should be inspected periodically and the the minimum trip current value of the relay is
time of operation should be checked at least once most conveniently made with the damping mag-
every year or at such other time intervals as may be net removed.
dictated by experience to be suitable to the particular
With the time dial set on “O”, wind up the spiral
application. Phantom loads should not be used in
spring by means of the spring adjuster until approxi-
testing induction-type relays because of the resulting
mately 6-3/4 convolutions show.
distorted current wave form which produces an error
in timing. Set the relay on the minimum tap setting, the time
All contacts should be periodically cleaned. A contact dial to position 6.
burnisher Style 182A836H01 is recommended for Adjust the control spring tension so that the moving
this purpose. The use of abrasive material for clean- contact will leave the backstop at tap value current
ing contacts is not recommended, because of the +1.0% and will return to the backstop at tap value
danger of embedding small particles in the face of current -1.0%.
the soft silver and thus impairing the contact.
C. Time Curve Calibration
6.3 CALIBRATION
Install the permanent magnet
Use the following procedure for calibrating the relay if
the relay has been taken apart for repairs or the Apply the indicated current per Table 1 for the perma-
adjustments have been disturbed. This procedure nent magnet adjustment (e.g., COV-8, 2 times tap
should not be used unless it is apparent that the relay value) and measure the operating time. Adjust the
is not in proper working order. (See “Acceptance permanent magnet keeper until the operating time
Check”). corresponds to the value of Table 1.
6.3.1. Overcurrent Unit (CO) For type COV-11 relay only, the 1.30 times tap
A. Contact value operating time from the number 6 time dial
position is 54.9 ±5% seconds. It is important that the
1) By turning the time dial, move the moving
1.30 times tap value current be maintained accu-
contacts until they deflect the stationary contact rately. The maintaining of this current accurately is
to a position where the stationary contact is rest- necessary because of the steepness of the slope of
ing against its backstop. The index mark located the time-current characteristic (Figure 7, page 16). A
on the movement frame should coincide with the 1% variation in the 1.30 times tap value current
“O” mark on the time dial. For double trip relays, (including measuring instrument deviation) will
the follow on the stationary contacts should be change the nominal operating time by approximately
approximately 1/64”. 4%. If the operating time at 1.3 times tap value is not
within these limits, a minor adjustment of the control
2) For relays identified with a “T”, located at spring will give the correct operating time without any
lower left of stationary contact block, the index undue effect on the minimum pick-up of the relay.
mark on the movement frame will coincide with This check is to be made after the 2 times tap value
the “O” mark on the time dial when the stationary adjustment has been completed.

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

Apply the indicated current per Table 1 for the electro- contact in towards the moving contact an addi-
magnet plug adjustment (e.g., COV-8, 20 times tap tional one-half turn. The clamp holding the
value) and measure the operating time. Adjust the stationary contact housing need not be loosened
proper plug until the operating time corresponds to the for the adjustment since the clamp utilizes a
value in Table 1. (Withdrawing the left-hand plug, front
spring-type action in holding the stationary con-
view, increases the operating time and withdrawing the
tact in position.
right-hand plug, front view, decreases the time.) In
adjusting the plugs, one plug should be screwed in
completely and the other plug run in our out until the C. The sensitivity adjustment is made in two steps.
proper operating time has been obtained. The voltage unit should be energized for one
hour before these adjustment are made.
Recheck the permanent magnet adjustment. If the
operating time for this calibration point has changed, 1) The adjustable resistor, located at the rear of
readjust the permanent magnet and then recheck the
the voltage unit, is adjusted such that the maxi-
electromagnet plug adjustment.
mum resistance is in the circuit (Approximately
6.3.2. Indicating Contactor Switch Unit (ICS) 2500 ohms).
Close the main relay contacts and pass sufficient dc
current through the trip circuit to close the contacts of 2) The tension of the spiral spring, attached to
the ICS. This value of current should not be greater the moving element assembly, is then varied.
than the particular ICS tap setting being used. The The spring is adjusted by placing a screwdriver
indicator target should drop freely. or similar tool into one of the notches located on
6.3.3. Indicating Instantaneous Trip Unit (IIT) the periphery of the spring adjuster and rotating
The core screw must be adjusted to the value of it. The spring adjuster is located on the under-
pickup current desired. side of the bridge and is held in place by a spring
type clamp that does not have to be loosened
The nameplate data will furnish the actual current prior to making the necessary adjustments.
range that may be obtained from IIT unit.
6.3.4. Voltage Unit (V) The spring is to be adjusted such that the contacts will
A. The upper pin bearing should be screwed down close as indicated by a neon lamp in the contact circuit
when the applied voltage is reduced to 80 volts. The
until there is approximately .025” clearance
contacts should open with 80 plus volts applied.
between it and the top of shaft bearing. The
upper pin bearing should then be securely
Any setting other than the 80 volts then can be made
locked in position with the lock nut. The lower by adjusting the resistor for the desired contact clos-
bearing position is fixed and cannot be adjusted. ing voltage.
B. The contact gap adjustment for the directional
unit is made as follows: 7.0 RENEWAL PARTS
With the moving contact in the normally closed Repair work can be done most satisfactorily at the
position, i.e., against the left stop on bridge, factory. However, interchangeable parts can be fur-
screw in the stationary contact until both con- nished to the customers who are equipped for doing
tacts just close as indicated by a neon lamp in repair work. When ordering parts, always give the
the contact circuit. Then, screw the stationary complete nameplate data.

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

VOLTAGE UNIT
Drop-Out Maximum Volt-Ampere +
Adjustment Volts Burden Drop-Out
Frequency Volts Continuous at 120 Volts Ratio

60 80-100 132 8.0 98%

50 80-100 132 7.2 98%
+ Volt-Ampere burden is average for the various settings
COV-6 OVERCURRENT UNITS
60 HZ VOLT AMPERES ** (x∆ FOR 50 Hz)

At 20
At 3 At 10 Times
One Times Times Tap Tap
Continuous Second Power At Tap Tap Value Value Value
Ampere Rating Rating* Factor Value Current Current Current
Range Tap (Amperes) (Amperes) Angle Ø Current (∆ = .86) (∆ = .88) (∆ = .90) (∆= .91)
0.5 2.7 88 69 3.92 20.6 103 270
0.6 3.1 88 68 3.96 20.7 106 288
0.8 3.7 88 67 3.96 21 114 325
0.5/2.5 1.0 4.1 88 66 4.07 21.4 122 360
1.5 5.7 88 62 4.19 23.2 147 462
2.0 6.8 88 60 4.30 24.9 168 548
2.5 7.7 88 58 4.37 26.2 180 630

2 8 230 67 3.88 21 110 308

2.5 8.8 230 66 3.90 21.6 118 342
3 9.7 230 64 3.93 22.1 126 381
2/6 3.5 10.4 230 63 4.09 23.1 136 417
4 11.2 230 62 4.12 23.5 144 448
5 12.5 230 59 4.20 24.8 162 540
6 13.7 230 57 4.38 26.5 183 624

4 16 460 65 4.00 22.4 126 376

5 18.8 460 63 4.15 23.7 143 450
6 19.3 460 61 4.32 25.3 162 531
4/12 7 20.8 460 59 4.37 26.4 183 611
8 22.5 460 56 4.40 27.8 204 699
10 25 460 53 4.60 30.1 247 880
12 28 460 47 4.92 35.6 288 1056
* Thermal capacities for short times other than one second may be calculated on the basis of time being inversely proportional to
the square of the current.
Ø Degrees current lags voltage at tap value current.
** Voltages taken with Rectox type voltmeter

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

COV-7 OVERCURRENT UNITS

60 HZ VOLT AMPERES ** (x ∆ FOR 50 Hz)

At At 3 Times At 10 Times At 20 Times

Continuous One Second Power Tap Value Tap Value Tap Value Tap Value
Ampere Rating Rating* Factor Current Current Current Current
Range Tap ( Amperes ) ( Amperes ) Angle Ø (∆ =.86) (∆ =.88) (∆ =.90) (∆ =.91)

.05 2.7 88 68 3.88 20.7 103 278

0.6 3.1 88 67 3.93 20.9 107 288

0.8 3.7 88 66 3.93 21.1 114 230

0.5/2.5 1.0 4.1 88 64 4.00 21.6 122 356

1.5 5.7 88 61 4.08 22.9 148 459

2.0 6.8 88 58 4.24 24.8 174 552

2.5 7.7 88 56 4.38 25.9 185 640

2 8 230 66 4.06 21.3 111 306

2.5 8.8 230 63 4.07 21.8 120 342

3 9.7 230 63 4.14 22.5 129 366

2/6 3.5 10.4 230 62 4.34 23.4 141 413

4 11.2 230 61 4.34 23.8 149 448

5 12.5 230 59 4.40 25.2 163 530

6 13.7 230 58 4.62 27 183 624

4 16 460 64 4.24 22.8 129 392

5 18.8 460 61 4.30 24.2 149 460

6 19.3 460 60 4.62 25.9 168 540

4/12 7 20.8 460 58 4.69 27.3 187 626

8 22.5 460 55 4.80 29.8 211 688

10 25 460 51 5.20 33 260 860

12 28 460 46 5.40 37.5 308 1032

* Thermal capacities for short times other than one second may be calculated on the basis of time being inversely proportional to the square
of the current.
Ø Degrees current lags voltage at tap value current.
** Voltages taken with Rectox type voltmeter.

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

COV-8 AND COV-9 OVERCURRENT UNITS

60 HZ VOLT AMPERES ** (x∆ FOR 50 Hz)

At 3 At 10 At 20
At Times Times Tap Times Tap
Continuous One Second Power Tap Value Tap Value Value Value
Ampere Rating Rating* Factor Current Current Current Current
Range Tap ( Amperes ) ( Amperes ) Angle Ø (∆ =.86) (∆ =.88) (∆ =.90) (∆ =.91)

.05 2.7 88 72 2.38 21 132 350

0.6 3.1 88 71 2.38 21 134 365

0.8 3.7 88 69 2.40 21.1 142 400

0.5/2.5 1.0 4.1 88 67 2.42 21.2 150 440

1.5 5.7 88 62 2.51 22 170 530

2.0 6.8 88 57 2.65 23.5 200 675

2.5 7.7 88 53 2.74 24.8 228 800

2 8 230 70 2.38 21 136 360

2.5 8.8 230 66 2.40 21.1 142 395

3 9.7 230 64 2.42 21.5 149 430

2/6 3.5 10.4 230 62 2.48 22 157 470

4 11.2 230 60 2.53 22.7 164 500

5 12.5 230 58 2.64 24 480 580

6 13.7 230 56 2.75 25.2 198 660

4 16 460 68 2.38 21.3 146 420

5 18.8 460 63 2.46 21.8 158 480

6 19.3 460 60 2.54 22.6 172 550

4/12 7 20.8 460 57 2.62 23.6 190 620

8 22.5 460 54 2.73 24.8 207 700

10 25 460 48 3.00 27.8 248 850

12 28 460 45 3.46 31.4 292 1020

* Thermal capacities for short times other than one second may be calculated on the basis of time being inversely proportional to
the square of the current.
Ø Degrees current lags voltage at tap value current.
** Voltages taken with Rectox type voltmeter.

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

COV-11 RELAY

60 HZ VOLT AMPERES ** (x ∆ FOR 50 HZ)

At 3 At 10 At 20
At Times Times Tap Times Tap
Continuous One Second Power Tap Value Tap Value Value Value
Ampere Rating Rating* Factor Current Current Current Current
Range Tap ( Amperes ) ( Amperes ) Angle Ø (∆ =.86) (∆ =.88) (∆ =.90) (∆ =.91)

.05 1.7 88 36 .072 6.54 71.8 250

.06 1.9 88 34 0.75 6.80 75.0 267

.08 2.2 88 30 0.81 7.46 84.0 298

0.5/2.5 1.0 2.5 88 27 0.89 8.30 93.1 330

1.5 3.0 88 22 1.13 10.04 115.5 411

2.0 3.5 88 17 1.30 11.95 136.3 502

2.5 3.8 88 16 1.48 13.95 160.0 610

2.0 7.0 230 32 .073 6.30 74.0 264

2.5 7.8 230 30 0.78 7.00 78.5 285

3.0 8.3 230 27 0.83 7.74 84.0 309

2/6 3.5 9.0 230 24 0.88 8.20 89.0 340

4.0 10.0 230 23 0.96 9.12 102.0 372

5.0 11.0 230 20 1.07 9.80 109.0 430

6.0 12.0 230 20 1.23 11.34 129.0 504

4.0 14 460 29 0.79 7.08 78.4 296

5.0 16 460 25 0.89 8.00 90.0 340

6.0 17 460 22 1.02 9.18 101.4 378

4/12 7.0 18 460 20 1.10 10.00 110.0 454

8.0 20 460 18 1.23 11.1 124.8 480

10.0 22 460 17 1.32 14.9 131.6 600

12.0 26 460 16 1.8 16.3 180.0 720

* Thermal capacities for short times other than one second may be calculated on the basis of time being inversely proportional
to the square of the current.
Ø Degrees current lags voltage at tap value current.
** Voltages taken with Rectox type voltmeter.

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

Sub 3
418246

Figure 4: Typical 50 and 60 Hz Time Curves of COV-6 Overcurrent Unit

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

Sub 3
418247

Figure 5 :Typical 50 and 60 Hz Time Curves of COV-7 Overcurrent Unit

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

*Sub 4
418248

Figure 6: Typical 50 and 60 Hz Time Curves of COV-8 Overcurrent Unit

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

Sub 2
418249

Figure 7: Typical 50 and 60 Hz Time Curves of COV-9 Overcurrent Unit

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

Sub 2
288B655

Figure 8: Typical Time Curves of COV-11 Overcurrent Unit, 50-60 Hertz

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

Sub 2
183A172

Figure 9: Diagram of Test Connections of the Overcurrent Unit

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

*Sub 5
183A171

Figure 1 0 External
: Schematic of the Type COV Relay on a Generator

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

*Sub 3
184A471

Figure 1 1 Relay
: Types COV-6, COV-7, COV-8, COV-9 & COV-11 Voltage Controlled Overcurrent Relay,
Double Trip with Indicating Instantaneous Trip, in Type FT21 Case

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

*Sub 2
184A400

Figure 1 2 Relay
: Types COV-6, COV-7, COV-8, COV-9 Voltage Controlled Overcurrent Relay,
Double Trip, InTypeFT-21 Case

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Controlled Overcurrent Relay

NOTES

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ABB
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Telephone: +1 954-752-6700
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