INSTRUCTIONS GE K 6885E

Static Overexcitation Relay

TYPE STV11A

GENERAL ELECTRIC
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 STATIC OVEREXCITATION RELAY
TYPE STV11A

DESCRIPTION INTERRUPTING RATING

The Type STV relay is a single phase static Amu Amp

Volts (inductive) (Noninductive)
overexcitation relay. It consists of an ove rexcitation
sensing unit which has a linear constant volts per
hertz pickup, and a timing unit to provide a de 12DC 10 3.0
finite time before initiating some protective ac 24DC 1.0 3.0
32DC 1.0 3.0
tion. A target seal-in unit is also provided to
protect the timing unit contacts during tripping 48DC 1.0 3.0
duty. 125 DC 0.5 1.5
250 DC 0.25 0.75
APPLICATION 69 50/60 Hz 1.0 3.0
The Type STV static overexcitation relay is 120 50,: 60 Hz 0.75 2.0
designed for the specific application of protecting 208 50/60 Hz 0.5 1.0
a power transformer from overexcitation. Over- 240 50/60 Hz 0.5 1.0
excitation of a power transformer can occur either 277 50/60 Hz 0.4 0.8
during the start-up or the shut-down of a unit 480 50/60 Hz 0.25 0.4
generator transformer. It can also occur as a
result of remote load rejection that unexpectedly NOTE: The inductive rating is based on the
unloads a unit generator transformer. The over- inductance of an average trip coil.
excitation on the transformer can cause damaging
overheating due to core saturation within a very
short time. The overexcitation relay having a con
stant volts per hertz pickup is applied to recog
nize this condition and to initiate some action to
protect the transformer from damage. TARGET AND SEAL-IN UNIT

Typical external connections for this relay are

shown in Fig. 3. The initial sensing of an excess
volts per hertz (VHZ) relay pickup can be applied
to sound an alarm. If the excess volts per hertz
condition persists for an adjustable time delay,
then “TU” unit picks up. The “TU” unit should DUAL RATED
be connected to trip the main generator field 0.2/2.0 0.6/2.0
breaker (41). An alternate connection can also 2
TO. 2.0 0 2.0_
be used to initiate runback of the field exciter 30 amps for (sec) 0.0h 2.2 0.5 3.5
rheostat to reduce excitation. Carry :0 imps for (snc 0.45
,

20 5,0 30
Carry continuously (amp) 0.37 2.3 1.2 2.6
Minimum operatinq (amp) 0.2 2.0 0.6 2.0
Minimum dropout (amp)
RATINGS DC resistance
60 hertz Impedance
(ohms)
(ohms)
0.05
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13.24 ,
0.15
0.78
0.5
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50 0.65 6.2 0.65
The STV relay is rated at 120 volts 60 hertz. 50 hertz impedance (ohms) 42 0.54 5.1 0.54
The pickup calibration range is continuously ad
justable from 1.8 to 2.5 volts per hertz and is
set by means of the left hand calibration knob on If the tripping current exceeds 30 amperes, an
the front of the relay. The timing unit range is auxiliary relay should be used, the connections being
continuously adjustable from 0.5 to 15 seconds such that the tripping current does not pass through
and is set by means of the right hand calibration the contacts or the target and seal-in coils of the
knob on the front of the relay. The DC voltage protective relay.
rating is 48, 125, or 250 volts and is selected
by the link settings on the front of the relay.
The target seal in unit is rated at 0.6/2.0 amperes.

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for
every possible contingency to be met in connection wjth installation, operation or main tenance. Should
further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for
the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to the General Electric Company.
To the extent required the products described herein meet applicable ANSI, IEEE and NENA standards;
but no such assurance is given with respect to local codes and ordinances because they vary greatly.

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GEK—6885 Static Overe:c1tatlon Relay Type STV11A

BURDENS
The AC burden is approximately 0,6 volt amp
eres.
However, panel thickness must be indicated on
the relay order to insure that proper hardware
The DC Burden (Timer riDt energized) will be included.
DC VOLTS WATTS
The cradle assembly includes the printed circuit
48 1.10 card assemblies for the volts/hertz function and
timing function, the rheostats used in setting these
110 2.75 functions, the voltage dropping resistors used in
125 3.00 the DC voltage selection, the output relays (VHZ
& TU) and a target seal in unit.
220 5.40
250 6.00 RECEIVING, HANDLING
DC Burden (Timer energized) AND STORAGE
DC VOLTS J WATTS These relays, when not included as part of a
control panel, will be shipped in cartons designed
48 5.8 to protect them against damage. Immediately upon
110 13.1 receipt of a relay, examine it for any damage
125 16.0 sustained in transit. If injury or damage result
ing from rough handling is evident, file a damage
220 — 27.9 claim at once with the transportation company and
promptly notify the nearest General Electric Ap
250 34.5 paratus Sales Office.
Reasonable care should be exercised in un
CONSTRUCTION packing the relay. If the relays are not to be
installed immediately, they should be stored in
The Type sTy relays are assemble’:l n the their original cartons in a place that is free
standard small size, single end (Si) drawout case from moisture, dust and metallic chips. Foreign
having studs at the lower end in the rear for matter collected on the outside of the case may
external connections. The electrical connections
find its way inside when the cover is removed and
between the relay components and the case studs cause trouble in the operation of the relay.
are made through stationary molded inner and
outer blocks between which nests a removable Also check the nameplate stamping to insure
connecting plug which completes the circuits. The that the mcdel number and the rating of the relay
•)uter block attached to the case has the studs received agree with the requisition. Check the
for the external connections, and the inner block operation manually and check that the contact gap
has the terminals for the internal connections. and wipe agree with the values given under the
section MECHANICAL CHECK.
The relay com2onents are mounted on the steel
framework called the cradle forming a complete MECHANICAL CHECK
unit with all leads terminated at the inner block.
This cradlc is held firmly in the case by latches Before installation, the relay should be checked
at bcth top and bottom and by a guide pin at the mechanically to see that it operates srnDothly and
back of the case. The connecting plug, besides that the contacts are correctly adjusted.
making the electrical connections between the blocks
of the cradle and case, also locks the latch in With the relay de-energized each normally open
place. The cover, which is fastened to the case contact should have a gap of .010” .015’. Observe
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by thumbscrews, holds the connecting plugs in the wipe on each normally closed contact by de
place. The target reset mechanism is a part of flecting the stationary contact member towards the
the cover assembly. The cover also contains an frame. Wipe should be approximately .005’.
interlock mechanism which prevents the cover from
being fastened to the case unless the connection. The wipe on each normally open contact should
plug is in place. be approximately .005g. This can he checked by
inserting a .005” shim between the residual screw
A separate testing plug can be inserted in
and the pole piece and operating the armature by
place of the connecting plug to test the relay hand. The normally open contacs should make
in place on the panel either from its own source before the residual screw strikes the shim.
of voltage, or from other sources. Or the relay
can be drawn out and replaced by another which TARGET AND SEAL—IN UNIT
has been tested in the laboratory.
1. Make sure that the tap screw is in the desired
The relay case is suitable for either semi- tap.
flush or surface mounting on all panels up to 2 2. Perform pickup and drop-out tests as outlined
inches thick and appropriate hardware is available. in the ACCEPTANCE TEST section.

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occurs as shown by the VHZ relay picking up and

CHARACTERISTICS closing the contact between studs 4 and 5. The
The isolating transformer keeps the DC voltage value of AC voltage at any dial position should
separate from the AC system. The voltage across be equal to the frequency times the setting ±1%
the capacitor ‘Cl’ is adjusted by means of the (V = frequency x setting ±1%). Gradually reduce
rheostats R14 and R15. This voltage is connected the applied AC voltage. The VC relay should
through a diode (and a filter to reduce the AC ripple) dropout at a value above 96% of pickup.
to the base of the Qi transistor. This applies a
DC voltage proportional to the AC voltage across To check the timing function adjust the AC
the Cl capacitor to the base of the Qi transistor. supply to values at which the VC relay picks up.
When this voltage is higher thanthevoltageat theQi Connect the contact of VC between studs 4 and 5
emitter then Qi turns on. This iii turn turns off the to start a suitable timer and the contact between
Q2 transistor w.iich permits Q3 to turn on with 2 and 3 (‘TU contact) to stop the timer. The
some time delay to pickup the VHZ unit. The pickup time setting can be adjusted as desired by the RI
voltage of the VHZ unit divided by the frequency is rheostat (and if necessary also by the R2 rheostat).
a constant or
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This holds over a frequency range of 15 to 72 hertz. The target and seal-in unit has an operating
coil tapped at 0.2 and 2.0 amperes or 0.6 and
The relay is continuously adjustable for values 2.0 amperes. The relay is shipped from the factory
of C equal to 1.8 to 2.5 inclusive. Curves show-. with the tap screw in the higher ampere position.
ing pick up voltage versus frequency are given in The tap screw is the screw holding the right
Fig. 4. hand stationary contact. To change the tap setting,
first remove one screw from the leftliand stationary
The VHZ unit picks up in 0.8 seconds approx contact and place it in the desired tap. Next
imately. The pick up voltage at 60 cycles will remove the screw from the undesired tap and
not vary more than ±4 percent if the relay ambient place it on the left hand stationary contact where
temperature is dropped to -20°C or raised to 65°C. the first screw was removed. See. Figure 1 A.
The operating principles of the timing circuit This procedure is necessary to prevent the right
can best be described with the aid of the simpli hand stationary contact from getting out of adjust
fied schematic diagram of Fig. 5 which shows the ment . Screws should never be left in both taps
TU timing circuit. The timing sequence is initia at the same time.
ted by contact of the VHZ auxiliary unit, which
is picked up by the volts per cycle network. Basic
ally the circuit measures the time it takes to
charge a capacitor (C4) to a definite voltage through
an adjustable resistor (Ri). A zener regulator
(Z3) holds the voltage across the resistor-capacitor
combination at a constant value so that charging Pickup And Dropout Test
time will vary directly with the setting of El and
will be practically independent of fluctuations in 1. Connect relay studs 1 and 2 to a DC source
the DC voltage supply. When the charge on capacitor ammeter and load box so that the current can be
C4 reaches a definite value. unijunction transistor controlled over a range of 0.1 to 2.0 amperes.
Q4 will be turned on. This in turn triggers a 2.
controlled rectifier SCR which picks up the auxiliary Increase the current slowly until the seal—in
unit TU. If the initiating network drops out VHZ unit picks up.
prior to the completion of the timing cycle, diode D5 3. Decrease the current slowly until the seal-in
provides a low-resistance discharge path for the unit drops out.
capacitor so that the timing circuit will completely
reset in a very short time.
ACCEPTANCE TESTS
select the proper DC voltage tap according to
voltage rating of DC supply. Connect the DC to the TAB ii
relay having (-‘-) on stud 10 and (-) on stud 9.
Connect a source of variable AC voltage to studs TAP PCKUP DROP—OUT
6 and 7. To determine the operation of the volts/ CURRENT CURRENT
hertz function connect an indicating lamp and suitable
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source to studs 4 and 5. These connections may be 0.2 0.12 - 0.20

made to the relay by means of a test plug which is 0.05 or more
2.0 1.2 - 2.0 0.50 or rncre
used in place of the normal connecting plug.
Select a setting of the volts/hertz rheostat. 0.6 0.36 0.60
With rated DC voltage applied to the relay gradually - 0.15 or more
2.0 12 2.0 0.50 or more
increase the AC voltage until a volts/hertz output -

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 Static Overexcttatbn Re’ ‘‘ Type STV11A GEK-6885

SERVICING RENEWAL PARTS

CAUTION It is recommended that sufficient
Remove ALL power from the relay before removing renewal parts be carried in stock toquantities of
enable the
prompt replacement of any that are worn,
or inserting any of the printed-circuit boards. broken
Failure to observe this caution may result in damage or damaged.
to and or m!soperation of the relay. When ordering renewal parts, addres
est Sales Office of the General Electri s the near
The relay should be tested before installation specify quantity required, name c Company,
and once a year thereafter as indicated under of the part wanted,
and give complete nameplate data.
ACCEPTANCE TESTS, give the General Electric requisition If possible,
which the relay was furnished. number on
For cleaning relay contacts a flexible burnish
rng tool should be used. This consists of an etched
roughened strip of flexible metal, resembling a
superfine file which removes corroded material
quickly without scratching the surface. The flex
ibility of the tool insures the cleaning of the actual
points of contact. Never use knives, files, abrasive
paper or cloth to clean relay contacts. A burnishing
tool as described above an be obtained from the
factory.

If for any reasons the STV11A relay is out of

calibration set the volts/cycle rheostat on the
2.2 position and adjust R14 (top rheostat, right
corner front view) until the VC contact closes at
131.4 - 132.6 volts. A 60 cycle source is used in
making this adjustment.
GEK-6885 Static Overexcitation Relay Type STV11A

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TERlINALS OF PRINTED
CIRCUIT CARD RECEPTACLES.

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Fig. 6 (6209271 18)) Outline and Panel Drilling Dimensions for the STV11
A Rela.
Since the last edition, a changes have been mad
e in thc SERVICING section, and in Figure R.

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