LINETRAXX® VMD420

Voltage and frequency monitor

for monitoring of 3(N)AC systems up to 0…500 V
for undervoltage, overvoltage, underfrequency, overfrequency,
phase sequence, phase failure, asymmetry

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LINETRAXX® VMD420 Multi-functional voltage relay for frequency, overvoltage, undervoltage,
phase sequence, phase failure and asymmetry monitoring in 3(N)AC systems

Product description
The multi-functional VMD420 series voltage relay is designed to monitor the frequency,
undervoltage and overvoltage and the voltage between two threshold values in 3(N)AC
systems. The voltages are measured as r.m.s. values. The currently measured value is con-
tinuously shown on the LC display. The measured value required to trigger the alarm re-
lay is stored. Due to adjustable response times, installation-specific characteristics, such
as device-specific start-up procedures, short-time voltage fluctuations, etc. can be consid-
ered. The devices require an external supply voltage.

Typical applications
• Monitoring of voltage-sensitive machines and electrical installations
LINETRAXX® VMD420 • Switching machinery and equipment on and off at a certain voltage level
• Monitoring of stand-by and emergency supply systems
Device features • Supply voltage monitoring of portable loads
• U
 ndervoltage, overvoltage and frequency • Protection of three-phase motors against phase failure and phase open-circuit
monitoring in 3(N)AC systems 0…500 V • Transformer protection, asymmetrical load can be recognised
• A
 symmetry, phase failure and phase
sequence monitoring Function
• V
 arious monitoring functions selectable Once the supply voltage is applied, the start-up delay “t” begins. Measured voltage and
< U, > U, < f, > f frequency values changing during this time do not influence the switching state of the
• S tart-up delay, response delay and delay alarm relays.
on release The devices feature two separately adjustable measuring channels (overvoltage/under-
• Adjustable switching hysteresis voltage). When the measuring quantity exceeds the response value (“Alarm 1”) or falls
below the response value (“Alarm 2”), the time of the response delays “ton1/2” begins.
• r.m.s. value measurement (AC+DC) Once the response delay has elapsed, the alarm relays switch and the alarm LEDs light
• D
 igital measured value display via up. When the measuring value exceeds or falls below the release value (response value
multi-functional LC display plus hysteresis) after the alarm relays have switched, the selected release time “toff” begins.
• Preset function When “toff” has elapsed, the alarm relays switch back to their initial position. When the
(automatic setting of basic parameters) fault memory is activated, the alarm relays remain in alarm position until the reset button
• LEDs: Power On, Alarm 1, Alarm 2 “R” is pressed. When the fault memory is set to continuous mode, the alarm parameters
remain stored, even on failure of the supply voltage.
• M
 easured value memory for operating
value Preset function
• Continuous self monitoring After connecting the device for the first time, the nominal system voltage will be determined
• Internal test/reset button (PrE run), and the response values for overvoltage and undervoltage as well as for under-
• T wo separate alarm relays frequency and overfrequency will automatically be set. When no voltage is determined
(one changeover contact each) within a nominal system voltage range (PrE run), the response values will be set to the
minimum or maximum voltage. In this case, the message “AL not SET” appears on the display.
• N
 /C or N/O operation and fault memory As long as no button is pressed, a nominal system voltage is being searched cyclically
behaviour selectable (PrE run). If a button is pressed, the search will be interrupted and the message “AL not
• Password protection for device setting SET” disappears. In this case, the appropriate response values have to be set in the menu.
• Sealable transparent cover When activating the frequency monitoring function, the preset frequency will automatically
• Two-module enclosure (36 mm) be stored.

• Push-wire terminal Standards

(two terminals per connection) The VMD420 complies with the requirements of
• RoHS compliant • DIN EN 45545-2.
Approvals

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Operating elements

1 2 3 1- P
 ower On LED “ON” (green); lights when supply voltage is applied
and flashes in the event of system fault alarm
2- A
 larm LED “AL1” (yellow), lights when the set response value
>U/<f/>f >f/Asy/PHS is exceeded and flashes in the event of
system fault alarm
3- A
 larm LED “AL2” (yellow), lights when the set response value
>U/<f/>f >f/Asy/PHS is exceeded and flashes in the event of
system fault alarm
4 - Multi-functional LC display
4 5 - T est button “T”:
Arrow up button: to change the measured value display, move
upwards in the menu or to change parameters
To call up the self test: press the button “T” >1.5 s
6- R
 eset button “R”:
Arrow down button: to change the measured value display,
move downwards in the menu or to change parameters
To delete stored alarms: press the button “T” >1.5 s
7 - “MENU” button:
Enter button: to confirm the measured value indication or to
confirm changed parameters
5 6 7 To call up the menu system, press the button “T” >1.5 s
Press the ESC button >1.5 s to abort an action or to return to
the previous menu level
When the menu item LEd is activated, the alarm LED “AL1” indicates
that K1 is in the alarm state. When “AL2” lights up, K2 is in the alarm
position.

Wiring diagram

L1
L2 N A1 A2
L3 1
N
PE L1 L2 L3

ON AL1 AL2

L1 L2 L3 N
K1
3

US 11 12 14
T R MENU

5 K2
11 12 14 4
A1 2 A2 21 22 24 21 22 24

1 - L1, L2, L3, (N) Connection to the system/load to be 4 - 21, 22, 24 Alarm relay “K2”:
monitored Configurable for U</U>/f</f>/Asy/PHS/ERROR
2 - A1, A2 Supply voltage Us (see ordering information) 5 - Line protection according to IEC 60364-4-43:
3 - 11, 12, 14 Alarm relay “K1”: 6 A fuse recommended. If being supplied from an IT system,
Configurable for U</U>/f</f>/Asy/PHS/ERROR both lines have to be protected by a fuse.

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Ordering information

Supply voltage 1) Us Art. No.

Type
AC DC AC/DC Screw-type terminal Push-wire terminal
16…72 V 9.6…94 V, 15…460 Hz – VMD420-D-1 B93010005 B73010005
– – 70…300 V, 15…460 Hz VMD420-D-2 B93010006 B73010006
1)
Absolute values

Accessories Dimension diagram XM420

Dimensions in mm
Type designation Art. No. 36

Mounting clip for screw mounting

B98060008
(1 piece per device)

93 90 45 70,5

31,1
47,5
74,5

Technical data
Insulation coordination acc. to IEC 60664-1/IEC 60664-3 Response values
Rated insulation voltage 400 V Type of distribution system  3(N)AC/3AC (3AC)*
Rated impulse voltage/pollution degree 4 kV/III Undervoltage U < (Alarm 2) (measurement method: 3Ph/3n)  AC 6…500/6…288 V
Protective separation (reinforced insulation) between Overvoltage U > (Alarm 1) (measurement method: 3Ph/3n)  AC 6…500/6…288 V
 (A1, A2) -(N, L1, L2, L3) -(11, 12, 14) -(21, 22, 24) Resolution of setting U  1V
Voltage test acc. to IEC 61010-1: Preset function for 3AC measurement:
(N, L1, L2, L3) -(A1, A2), (11, 12, 14)  3.32 kV Undervoltage U < (0.85 Un)* for Un = 400/208 V  340/177 V
(N, L1, L2, L3) -(21, 22, 24)  2.21 kV Overvoltage U > (1.1 Un)* for Un = 400/208 V  440/229 V
(A1, A2) -(11, 12, 14) -(21, 22, 24)  2.21 kV Preset function for 3(N)AC measurement:
Undervoltage U < (0.85 Un)* for Un = 230/120 V  196/102 V
Supply voltage
Overvoltage U > (1.1 Un)* for Un = 230/120 V  253/132 V
VMD420-D-1: Asymmetry  5…30 % (30 %)*
Supply voltage Us  AC 16…72 V/DC 9.6…94 V Phase failure by setting the asymmetry
Frequency range Us  15…460 Hz Phase sequence  clockwise/anticlockwise rotation (off)*
VMD420-D-2: Relative uncertainty, voltage at 50/60 Hz ±1.5 %, ±2 digits
Supply voltage Us  AC/DC 70…300 V Relative uncertainty, voltage in the range 15…460 Hz ±3 %, ±2 digits
Frequency range Us  15…460 Hz Hysteresis U  1…40 % (5 %)*
Underfrequency Hz <  10…500 Hz**
Power consumption  ≤ 4 VA Overfrequency Hz > 10…500 Hz**
Measuring circuit Resolution of setting f (10.0…99.9 Hz)  0.1 Hz
Measuring range (rms value) (L-N) AC 0…288 V Resolution of setting f (100…500 Hz)  1 Hz
Measuring range (rms value) (L-L) AC 0…500 V Preset function:
Input impedance (burden) L1-N, L2-N, L3-N  1 MΩ Underfrequency for fn = 16,7/50/60/400 Hz  15.7/49/59/399 Hz
Input impedance (burden) N  n.a. Overfrequency for fn = 16,7/50/60/400 Hz  17.7/51/61/401 Hz
Rated frequency fn  15…460 Hz Hysteresis, frequency Hys Hz  0.1…2 Hz (0.2 Hz)*
Frequency display range 10…500 Hz Relative uncertainty, frequency range 15…460 Hz  ±0.2 %, ±1 digit

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Technical data (continued)

Specified time Connection
Start-up delay t  0…300 s (0 s)* Connection type screw-type terminal or push-wire terminal
Response delay ton1/2  0…300 s (0 s)* Connection screw terminals
Delay on release toff 0…300 s (0.5 s)* Connection properties
Resolution of setting t, ton1/2, toff (0…10 s)  0.1 s rigid 0.2…4 mm2 (AWG 24… 12)
Resolution of setting t, ton1/2, toff (10…99 s)  1s flexible 0.2…2.5 mm2 (AWG 24…14)
Resolution of setting t, ton1/2, toff (100…300 s)  10 s Two conductors with the same cross section
Operating time, voltage tae  ≤ 140 ms rigid/flexible 0.2…1.5 mm2 (AWG 24…16)
Operating time, frequency tae  ≤ 335 ms Stripping length  8…9 mm
Response time tan  tan = tae +ton1/2 Tightening torque, terminal screws  0.5…0.6 Nm
Recovery time tb  ≤ 300 ms
Connection push-wire terminals
Displays, memory Connection properties
Display LC display, multifunctional, not illuminated rigid  0.2…2.5 mm2 (AWG 24…14)
Display range measured value  AC/DC 0…500 V flexible
Operating uncertainty, voltage at 50 Hz/60 Hz  ±1.5 %, 2 digits without ferrules  0.75…2.5 mm2 (AWG 19…14)
Operating uncertainty voltage in the range of 15…460 Hz  ±3 %, ±2 digits with ferrules 0.2…1.5 mm2 (AWG 24…16)
Operating uncertainty, frequency in the range of 15…460 Hz  ±0.2 %, ±1 digit Stripping length 10 mm
History memory (HiS) for the first alarm value data record measured values Opening force  50 N
Password  off/0…999 (off/ 0)* Test opening, diameter  2.1 mm
Fault memory (M) alarm relay  on/off/con (on)* Other
Switching elements Operating mode continuous operation
Number 2 x 1 changeover contacts (K1, K2) Mounting any position
Operating principle N/C operation n.c. or N/O operation n.o. Degree of protection, internal components (DIN EN 60529) IP30
 K2: Err, U <, U >, Asy, Hz <, Hz >, PHS, S.AL (undervoltage U <, asymmetry Asy, N/C operation n.c.)* Degree of protection, terminals (DIN EN 60529 IP20
 K1: Err, U <, U >, Asy, Hz <, Hz >, PHS, S.AL (overvoltage U >, asymmetry Asy, N/O operation n.o.)* Enclosure material polycarbonate
Electrical endurance, number of cycles  10,000 Flammability class UL94 V-0
DIN rail mounting acc. to IEC 60715
Contact data acc. to IEC 60947-5-1:
Screw mounting 2 x M4 with mounting clip
Utilisation category AC-13 AC-14 DC-12 DC-12 DC-12
Documentation number D00137
Rated operational voltage 230 V 230 V 24 V 110 V 220 V
Weight  ≤ 150 g
Rated operational current 5A 3A 1 A 0.2 A 0.1 A
Minimum contact load (relay manufacturer‘s reference) 1 mA at AC/DC ≥ 10 V ( )* = factory setting
Environment/EMC ** = The technical data can only be ensured in the operating range of the nominal
frequency 15…460 Hz.
EMC EN 61326-1
Ambient temperatures:
Operation  -25…+55 °C
Transport  -25…+70 °C
Storage  -25…+55 °C
Classification of climatic conditions acc. to IEC 60721
(related to temperature and relative humidity)
Stationary use (IEC 60721-3-3) 3K23 (no condensation, no formation of ice)
Transport (IEC 60721-3-2)  2K11
Long-term storage (IEC 60721-3-1)  1K22
Classification of mechanical conditions acc. to IEC 60721
Stationary use (IEC 60721-3-3)  3M11
Transport (IEC 60721-3-2)  2M4
Long-term storage (IEC 60721-3-1)  1M12
Option „W“ data different from the standard version
Classification of climatic conditions acc. to IEC 60721:
Stationary use (IEC 60721-3-3)  3K23 (condensation and formation of ice is possible)
Classification of mechanical conditions acc. to IEC 60721:
Stationary use (IEC 60721-3-3) 3M12

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