Earth leakage

RD
Protection Relay (64)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. DESCRIPTION
The Earth Leakage Relay RD is a microprocessor based electronic
protection device designed to recognize low level leakage or
unbalanced currents, due to insulation loss on conductors or
equipment to be protected. OK
The fundamental feature of the RD is to allow preventive control of
the system's insulation with continuous display of the earth leakage
current value of motors, transformers and power systems.
The RD1 is design to be installed over a din rail of 35mm (go to last
The measure of the leakage currents is obtained by the use of a ring-
page), while the RD7 and the RD9 have been studied for panel
type current transformer. All circuit conductors to be protected shall
mounting.
go through the CT.

The RD product family includes:

RD7 panel mounting relay 72x72 3. ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTIONS
RD9 panel mounting relay 96x96 Follow the diagram on the last page.
RD1 modular 35mm DIN rail Attention: Do not work on active circuits!
For more info go to the Technical Features paragraph and read the
installation instructions.
3.1 Power Supply
Terminals 1 and 2: for 115 Vac 50/60Hz and all DC models
Terminals 1 and 3: for 230 Vac 50/60Hz
The RD family relays present the following features:
NOTE: RD does not have internal fuses.
• Direct digital display of the earth leakage current. IMPORTANT: Before doing the dielectric strength test of panel
board, where the RD relay is installed, it is necessary to disconnect
• Digital display of the fault current percentage value of the
it from the power line voltage.
tripping.
• Independent current adjustments for alarm and tripping from 0.03 3.2 CT connection
A to 10 A. The terminal blocks 10 and 11 should be connected to the
• Independent time adjustments for alarm and tripping, from 0.03 measuring windings of the CT by twisted shielded cable. The used
to 5 Secs. wire should not be less than 1 mm² and the distance should be as
• Control of two operational relays: alarm relay (Alarm) and short as possible (max. 10 mt of pair wire).
tripping relay (Trip). NOTE: The CT wiring should be placed away from high current
• One digital input for external reset (only RD1 model). conductors or sources of strong magnetic fields, to minimize noise
• Indication and storage, in a non-volatile memory, of the last trip’s pickup and interference on the RD relay. If the wires have only one
fault current. route, separate the wires with some metallic element. Connect
• Manual test of output relays, displays and LEDs. shield only to system ground.
• Local or automatic programmable reset. The automatic reset is
locked out after 3 trips within 9 minutes time.
• Continuous control of CT wiring connection. 3.3 Output contacts connections
The outputs consist of two mechanical relays with one changeover
Thanks to the digital HMI, it is possible to easily and precisely set contact. The TRIP relay will activate when the earth leakage
the time and current values. current overcome the trip threshold for the specified delay time or
The RD relay, thanks to its internal filtering, is immune to external in case of problem with CT connection (see programming).
disturbances. Its function is also guaranteed with alternate The ALARM relay will activate instantaneously when the RD is
sinusoidal and continually pulsating differential currents, abruptly connected to line power, and it will be deactivated when:
or applied which rise slowly (type A). • The earth leakage current overcome the alarm threshold for the
specified delay time
• The auxiliary voltage is cut off.
2. INSTALLATION • Problem with the CT connection (see programming).
The RD should be installed according the characteristics of
NOTE: Using the contacts for control of inductive loads in Vac
humidity and temperature that has been designed to work in. To
(coils of relays, contactors, solenoids), it is necessary to limit the
minimize noise pickup and interference the relay should be placed
away from high current conductors or sources of strong magnetic over current, or place a R/C group in parallel to the inductor.
fields. If it works in DC, a diode in anti-parallel should be connected.
The internal relays are isolated 5 kV between contact and coil.
The circuit conductors shall be placed in the center of the ring type
current transformer (as showed in the figure).
Should the cables have a wide section, and should they carry high 3.4 External reset wiring (only RD1 model)
levels of current, avoid placing the single conductors far from the Connect terminals 12 & 13 to a dry contact (see wiring diagram
center of the ring. In this case it will be necessary that the diameter RD1). In case of presence of electromagnetic disturbances, use
of the Current Transformer shall be wider than the minimum shielded cable.
necessary diameter.

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4. FUNCTIONS AND SIGNALIZATIONS 4.3 Error Codes
Each time the RD relay is powered, an internal check-up is made The device has been designed to control from time to time the
inside of the relay. The protection function will be available within internal hardware and the connection to the current transformer. In
300ms and the DISPLAY will start displaying the current levels in case of problems the relay is able to recognize the errors, displaying
Ampere (normal functioning condition) after 5s. the following error codes:
Note: In the case there is a wire interruption in the connection, the E01 = CT Error: The current transformer is not connected to the
message"E01" will appear on the display. earth leakage relay or there isn’t a good connection between the
two.
DISPLAY: In the (3) digit display, the user can observe all the data
of the RD: current levels, settings values and error codes. 4.4 TEST function
"ALARM" LED: The "ALARM" led turned on shows that the The RD allows to verify the display and the correct functioning of
current has risen above the alarm setpoint and the programmed the output relays.
alarm time. The respective contact has activated the alarm. In order to run the test, it is necessary that the relay is in the normal
"TRIP" LED: The "TRIP" led turned on shows that the current has functioning mode. Press the Reset button if you are in menu mode.
risen above the trip setpoint and the programmed trip time. The If the relay has tripped and at least one led is active, reset the device
respective contact has activated the trip. pressing the Reset button. It’s now possible to press the Test button,
holding it to verify that all the segments of the display and the LEDs
4.1 Set Menu turn on. Releasing the Test button, the relay will go back to its
From the normal functioning mode (display of the current in normal functioning condition.
Ampere), press the “▼” button to enter the menu for functions from The RD will commute the Alarm and Trip relays only if ON is
L01 to L09. This allows to verify or modify the settings. selected from L07 (Test Mode) and if the Test button is held for
Each time the above-mentioned button is pressed, it is possible to more than 5 secs. In order to inhibit the test of the relays, just select
go the next function. The RD will continue to alternate the OFF from L07 of the menu.
visualization of the function Lxx and the corresponding value.
To go back to the normal condition just press the button 4.5 Automatic Reset function
“Reset/Test”. At line L06 of menu, it is possible to turn on (select ON) or off
To go back to the previous function, press the “▲” button. The (select OFF) the RD’s automatic reset function. In case this function
following points will explain in detail the complete menu: is active and should the relay trip (the automatic reset doesn’t
involve the Alarm trip), the RD will wait for the leakage condition
L01 Last trip: Displays the current value of the last trip. The value
to self-extinguish (the value of the measured current shall be lower
is stored in a non-volatile memory.
than the Trip level) and after 2 secs (standard model) *, it will
L02 Trip Level: Displays the Ampere current value that
automatically run a reset. Should there be another trip of the relay,
corresponds to the trip threshold.
the RD will behave in the same way and it will therefore
L03 Trip Time: Displays the delay time (in seconds) related to the
automatically reset. The RD will inhibit the auto-reset function
Trip.
should there be more than 3 trips in 9 minutes time. In this case the
L04 Alarm Level: Displays the Ampere current value that
user shall press the Reset button.
corresponds to the Alarm threshold.
If the automatic reset function is turned off and in case of trip of the
L05 Alarm Time: Displays the delay time (in seconds) related to
relay, press the Reset button or use the digital input (only RD1
the Alarm.
model) to reset the device.
L06 Auto Reset: Displays if the automatic reset is ON or OFF in
If the TRIP mode L09 is Pulsed and the relay has not been reset
case of Trip.
after a trip, the next trip will occur without respecting the planned
L07 Test mode: Allows to visualize if the test functions of the
intentional delay.
Alarm and Trip relays is ON or OFF. If OFF, the TEST button will
allow to test only the display and the LEDs.
L08 CT error mode: Displays which output relay will be active in
case of connection problems with the toroidal transformer (ALr =
Fig. 1
Alarm, TrP = Trip, ALL = both, OFF= no relay).
RD7 and RD9
L09 Trip mode: Displays in which mode will be operating the Trip
Earth Leakage
relay (LA = Latched; P0.1 impulsive with length of impulse 0,1
second; P0.2 impulsive 0,2s; P0.3 impulsive 0,3s; P0.4 impulsive Menu
Reset
Enter
0,4s; P0.5 impulsive 0,5s; P0.6 impulsive 0,6s; P0.7 impulsive 0,7s; Test
P0.8 impulsive 0,8s; P0.9 impulsive 0,9s) L01 Last Trip
L02 Trip Level
L03 Trip Time
L04 Alarm Level
From Menu mode, the user will be able to go back to the normal L05 Alarm Time
L06 Auto Reset
functioning condition by pressing the Reset button. L07 Test mode
L08 CT error mode
The display of the menu is interrupted after 30 seconds since the L09 Trip mode
E01 CT error
last time a button has been pressed. It will then automatically go
back to the normal functioning condition.
For an immediate use of the menu, see Fig. 4 that explains how to
move in the Menu mode and all the functions related to the buttons. Fig. 2
RD1
4.2 Display Mode: “Ampere” or “% Trip”
In the normal functioning mode, the RD will display the Ampere
earth leakage. The minimum readable current is 0.02A.
Holding the “▲” button, the RD will display the actual earth
leakage as percentage of the tripping. This visualization mode will
be active as long as the “▲” button is held; in this mode for current
< 20mA the display will show “00P” and for current > Trip
threshold the display will show “--P”.

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Normal
Condition Hold 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Current Current Supply voltage: 115/230 Vac -15%, +10% 50/60 Hz
(Ampere) (% of Trip Level) 110 Vdc -15%, +10% for RD9E1
12Vdc; 24Vdc; 48Vdc -15%, +10% for DC models
Reset Max. Power Consumption: 3VA or 3W
Test
Last Trip
CT (Current Transformer) ratio: 1/500
2 seconds
Delete Last
Trip & Alarm current adjustment:
L01 Enter
30 mA ÷ 10,0 A. Accuracy: ±5% ±1 digit
Trip Value
Trip & Alarm time adjustment:
30 ms ÷ 5 sec, steps 10 msec
2 seconds
Trip Level Accuracy 5% or ±10ms
Enter
Change Value Third Harmonic Filter:
L02 range: 0.03 - 10.0A
Reset Step: 0.01/0.1A Attenuation.83% @150 Hz
Test
Enter Store Attenuation.93% @180 Hz
CT wiring Test: Continuous.
2 seconds
Outputs: 2 outputs changeover with 8A 250Vac or resistive load (max.
Trip Time
Enter
continuous current: 5A).
Change Value
L03 range: 0.03 - 5s Input: 1 logic input for dry contact (RD1 only).
Reset
Test
Step: 0.01/0.05s Operational Temperature: From 0 ÷ 50°C
Enter Store Storage Temperature: From -20 ÷ 70°C
Relative Humidity:  90%
2 seconds Burn in Test: 48 ore @ 50ºC
Alarm Level
Enter Change Value Reference Standards: In accordance with VDE, UL, CEI.
L04 range: 0.03 - 10.0A Terminal Block: Fixed connection terminals with a capacity of
Reset Step: 0.01/0.1A
Test 5A, 250 Vac with cable section 2,5 mm² (14 AWG).
Enter Store
RD1:
Frame: NORYL UL 94 V-0 self-extinguish with protection (IP40)
2 seconds
Alarm Time Installation: Omega rail bar 35mm
Enter Change Value Dimensions: 71x90x58 mm
L05 range: 0.03 - 5s
Reset Step: 0.01/0.05s Weight: 254 grams
Test
Enter Store RD7, RD9:
Frame: ABS UL 94 V-0 self-extinguish with polyester frontal
2 seconds
sticker and protection (IP54)
Auto Reset
Enter
Installation: Panel mounting
L06
Change Value Dimensions: 72x72x100mm (RD7); 96x96x100mm (RD9).
range: ON, OFF
Reset
Test
Weight: 280 g (RD7), 330g (RD9)
Enter Store
Immunity tests
Reference standard: EN 50263
2 seconds
Test Mode • Radiated emissions: EN 55022
Enter

L07
Change Value • Conducted emissions: EN 55014
range: ON, OFF
Reset
Test
• Conducted disturbances induced by RF field.: EN 61000-4-6
Enter Store • Radiated electromagnetic field: EN 61000-4-3
• Electrostatic discharge: EN 60255-22-2
CT error mode
2 seconds • Fast transients (burst): EN 60255-22-4
Enter
Change Value • Surge: EN 61000-4-5
L08
Reset
range: Alr, TrP, • Voltage dips and short interruptions: EN 60255-11
ALL, OFF
Test
Enter Store • HF disturbances: EN 60255-22-1
Insulation tests:
2 seconds Dielectric Test 2kV 50/60Hz for 1 min, reference EN 60255-5
Trip mode
Enter
Change Value
Pulse Test 5kV (d.m.) 2kV (c.m.), reference EN 60255-5
L09 range: LA, P0.1, ..
Reset
.. P0.9
Test
Enter Store How to order:
RDxx1 1 standard model*, Auto Reset 2sec
Fig.3 2 Auto Reset 10sec
3 Auto Reset 60sec
5. PROGRAMMING
With reference to Fig.4, to modify any setting, just reach the line of A = 115/230Vac; G = 12Vdc; B = 24Vdc;
interest and hold the Enter button for more than 2 secs. C = 48Vdc; E = 110Vdc (RD9 only)
Immediately, the value that must be modified will start blinking and 1 = RD1; 7 = RD7; 9 = RD9
the user will be able to modify it pressing the “▼” and “▲” buttons.
Then, press Enter to store the value or Reset to delete the whole
operation. 7. MAINTENANCE
When the relay is displaying a blinking value (and this means that The RD relay required easy and few maintenance operations:
it is possible to modify the value) and after 30 sec since the last time Keep the device dry and clean.
a button has been pressed, it will automatically go back to the Verify that the terminal blocks are well connected.
normal functioning condition. Periodically control the proper function of the LEDs, display and
output contacts (see TEST function).

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8. WARRANTY
The RD benefits of a 12-month warranty period, active from the Costs to be considered at the customer’s charge:
date of shipment (stated in the delivery note) and valid for defects • All transport costs related to the detective returned devices, that
in material and workmanship. must be repaired or inspected.
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from product • Travel and accommodation costs for the technician that must
modification without Orion Italia's express written consent, or provide on-site assistance.
misuse of any product or part. This warranty also does not apply to These costs are defined by the ANIMA, Col.C organization. Any
incorrect connection of probes, incorrect line power, supply voltage conflict arising will be submitted for arbitration, in conformity with
greater 10% Vn. In these cases, Orion Italia will not be responsible the arbitration rules of Piacenza Court.
for damages caused by detective or damaged devices. ORION ITALIA reserves the right to modify the protection relay
and/or replace the contents of the present manual without advising.

71 mm

58 mm
90 mm

35x7.5x1mm 35x15x2.3 mm 35x15x1.5 mm

Fig. (a): RD1 wiring diagram and dimensions

(example using contactor)

A B C

A D

FRONTALE LATERALE POSTERIORE

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW

MOD. DIM A B C D E
RD-7 72x72 72 90 65 66 67 E

RD-9 96x96 96 90 89
FORATURA
Dimensioni espresse in mm CUT OUT
Dimensions in mm

Fig. (b): RD7 and RD9 wiring diagram and dimensions

(example using breaker)

Via G. Orsi 35, 29122 Piacenza [PC] – Italia

Telefono: +39 0523 591161, Web: www.orionitalia.com

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