Actus MSAR range - High performance Datasheet auxiliary relay

Features
Rugged modular construction High reliability double action contacts for high operate speed and low bounce 5 or 12 heavy duty contact versions available in a wide range of make and break combinations Dual element version with 5 contacts per element available in a size 2 case Self reset, hand reset and hand/electrical reset versions Electrical reset interlock High visibility electro-mechanical flag indication Rated operate voltages available for 30/32, 48, 110, 125, 220, 240, 250 VDC or 110, 240 VAC nominal auxiliary supplies Rack or flush mounting Compact size 2 draw out case M4 screw terminals Optional gold plated contacts suitable for low currents Optional custom labeling Optional relay operate LED Optional trip counter Optional electrical reset isolation switch Simple to specify and order Low or high burden

Description

The Actus MSAR range represents a new generation of high reliability electro-mechanical relays for power utility protection and control applications. The MSAR is built on a new relay platform providing high performance and reliability while reducing production and supply times. Application of the MSAR multi-contact auxiliary relays ensures reliable operation of up to 12 output contacts in a compact size 2 draw out case. The unique patented design and topology ensures minimal contact bounce.

Benefits
 roven reliable in heavy duty application P Low life cycle cost  Short lead time Long term availability

Application

The ActusMSAR relays are low burden auxiliary relays which can be used where a scheme demands several contacts for event recording, alarm initiation, contact logic arrangements etc. Modern protection schemes incorporate ever increasing functionality through the application of digital techniques to protection relay technology. The requirement for highly reliable control relay elements does however remain and often constitutes a significant cost and space requirement when considering protection panel designs. The Actus MSAR system fulfils this need by providing a compact, flexible and high performance solution, while at the same time reducing the cost and lead times normally associated with this class of device. The Actus MSAR has a wide voltage operating range and is packaged in a draw out case system and can be either flush panel or rack mounted.

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Technical specifications

Construction
The Actus relays represents a new generation of electro-mechanical relays designed specifically for application where high performance and reliability is paramount. While the fundamental and proven electro-mechanical mechanism has been maintained, the implementation of modern manufacturing techniques combined with an innovative architecture has provided a very flexible and competitive alternative to older generation auxiliary relays. The drawing on the left provides a snap shot of the major design innovations incorporated in these relays. Inspection of the contacts is possible by drawing out the relay module from the case as shown on the right. The contacts, while protected and isolated at the rear terminal block of the module are readily visible so that they can be checked for any sign of burning, pitting or overheating. Manual operation of the contacts is also possible with the module removed from the case. This allows checking of the contact alignment and over travel.

Actus MSAR12 module construction (fiberglass side plate removed for clarity)

Actus MSAR12 module depicting contact inspection window and terminal wiring chart

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Model designation
MSAR 5, five contact version

Technical specifications

4 N/O make (M) contacts plus 1 N/C break (B) contact. Alternative contact arrangements from 5 M + 0 B to 1 M + 4 B can be specified in the ordering information section. Contact terminal assignments are defined in table 1 on page 12. 8 N/O make (M) contacts plus 4 N/C break (B) contacts. Alternative contact arrangements from 6 M + 6 B to 12 M + 0 B can be specified in the ordering information section. Contact terminal assignments are defined in table 2 on page 12. 4 N/O make (M) contacts plus 1 N/C break (B) contacts for each of the two relay elements. Alternative contact arrangements from 5 M + 0 B to 1 M + 4 B can be specified in the ordering information section. Contact terminal assignments are defined in table 3 on page 13. Average burden during pick up at nominal: - operate coil: < 5 W at nominal voltage per element +1 W for LED per element +1 W for counter where fitted - reset coil: < 40 W per element Burden picked up at nominal: - self reset relays < 5 W at nominal voltage per element +1 W for LED per element +1 W for counter where fitted - latching relays: 0.4 W +1 W for electrical reset interlock +1 W for LED and or counter option - reset coils: Zero 70 %...120 % of nominal rated DC operating voltage 80 %...110 % of nominal for AC option - Refer ordering code section. For 30/32 VDC specified nominal voltages the operating range is 70 % of the lower rating and 120 % of the higher rating. Self reset relays will reset at not less than 5% of nominal rated operate voltage. Reset typically occurs at 10% of nominal. All operate and reset circuits are designed to withstand continuous application of 120 % of the nominal rated DC operating voltage. Less than 35 ms (typically 30 ms)

MSAR12, twelve contact version

MSAR25, dual element version with five contacts per element

Operating burden

Operated burden

Operating voltage

Reset voltage Thermal voltage Instantaneous operating time

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Contact operation
Self reset contacts

Technical specifications
All contacts operate when a voltage in the specified range is applied to the relay coil and reset when this voltage is removed.

Latching contacts - hand reset Hand reset All contacts operate and mechanically latch when a voltage in the specified range is applied to the relay coil and reset when the reset button located on the front of the relay is pressed. Electrical and hand reset All contacts operate and mechanically latch when a voltage in the specified range is applied to the relay coil and reset when the reset button located on the front of the relay is pressed. A voltage applied to the reset coil may also be used to reset the contacts. Electrical reset All contacts operate and mechanically latch when a voltage in the specified range is applied to the relay coil and reset when a voltage applied to the reset coil. Electrical rest Burden Operate voltage: As per rated voltage Reset cut off: Instantaneous with main relay reset Operate coil: < 5 W at nominal voltage per element +1 W for LED per element +1 W for counter where fitted Reset coil: <40 W per element A front panel switch is available as an option to allow a local operator to isolate the electrical reset coil and disable the remote reset function. Refer ordering code section. (This option is not available on the MSAR25 version) Depending on overall protection scheme design, standard protection relays can be wired into a configuration where a race condition is possible. If the reset circuit is held energized while the relay operate input also remains energized, the relay will oscillate between operated and reset states. The reset interlock feature eliminates this condition and protects the relay and system by locking out the reset command while the relay operate voltage is applied. Note: This feature adds a 1 W burden after pick up to latching, zero burden models. Where this additional burden is not desirable the user can change a setting link to disable the electrical reset interlock function as depicted below. The electrical reset interlock configuration setting link is located at the top front of the draw out module and is readily accessible to the user for checking and setting to meet specific system requirements. Unless otherwise specified all electrical reset relays are factory set to the IN position.

Electrical reset isolation switch Electrical reset interlock

The link is shown fitted in the IN position. IN = Electrical Reset Interlock in service OUT = Electrical Reset Interlock out of service Note: this options is not available on the MSAR25 version.
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Technical specifications
Contact performance
Self cleaning contacts Contacts are constructed from silver / copper alloy, specially shaped and positioned to ensure very reliable, low resistance operation. Over travel of the contacts during each operation causes a wiping action ensuring a clean make with minimal bounce. Each contact is made up of a double make or double break geometry to increase the isolation between open contacts and increase the current break rating.

Double make / double break contacts

Double make contacts picked up

Double break contacts picked up

Gold plated contacts

This geometry also removes the need for internal wiring between case terminals and the relay contacts. This results in four (4) less electrical terminations per contact providing increased system security. Gold plated contacts are available as an option for very low current switching. Refer ordering code section.

Manual reset mechanism. For relays specified with manual reset functions, a reset mechanism is provided on the front panel and cover. Manual reset can be accomplished with the front cover fitted or removed. Care should be taken to avoid holding the contact and armature flag hand reset actuator in the reset position during the presence of a relay operate signal. This action will cause the relay to oscillate between drop-out and pick-up and if this condition is maintained itmay result in thermal and mechanical damage to the device. Coil operation LED An optional front panel LED may be specified to indicate when a voltage is applied to the operate coil terminals. This feature can be useful during commissioning particularly for latching relays and where armature flags are not fitted to indicate the operate voltage status. Refer ordering code section. Operation counter An optional 6 digit operation counter is available to record the number of contact pick up events. The displayed count cannot be reset. (not available on the MSAR25 version)

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Contact tests
Contact rating Make and carry continuously Make and carry for 3 seconds AC break capacity DC break capacity Contact operational life Maximum contact load

Ratings and standards

1250 VA AC resistive, limited at both 660 V and 8 A 1250 W DC resistive, limited at both 660 V and 8 A 7500 VA AC resistive, limited at both 660 V and 30 A 7500 W DC resistive, limited at both 660 V and 30 A 1250 VA AC resistive, limited at both 250 V and 8 A 1250 W DC resistive 50 W DC inductive (L/R 40 ms), limited at both 250 V and 8 A > 10.000 operations

Mechanical tests
Vibration (sinusoidal) 0.5 gb vibration response 1.0 gn vibration endurance Shock and bump 5 gn shock response, 11 ms 15 gn shock withstand , 11 ms 10 gn bump test, 16 ms Seismic 1 gn seismic response Mechanical classification Durability at full load 0.1 Hz maximum repetion rate IEC 60255-21-1 Class 1 no mal operation IEC 60255-21-2 Class 1 no mal operation

IEC 60255-21-3 Class 3 no mal operation IEC 60255-1 > 10.000 operations

Climate tests
Temperature Operating Storage Humidity 40 oC and 95% RH non condensing IEC 60068-2-1/2 -10 oC...+55oC -25 oC...+75oC IEC 60068-2-78

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Electrical tests
Transient overvoltage Between all terminals and earth Between independent circuits Insulation coordination Between all terminals and earth Between independent circuits Across normally open contacts High frequency disturbance Between all terminals of the same circuit Between independent circuits Between independent circuits and earth Electrostatic discharge Applied direct to all terminals Fast transient Applied direct to operate inputs Applied direct to all inputs Surge immunity Common mode to operate and reset input circuits Differential mode to operate and reset input circuits

Ratings and standards

IEC 602255-5 Class III 5 kV 1.2/50 us 0.5 J 5 kV 1.2/50 us 0.5 J IEC 60255-5 Class III 2 kV rms for 1 minute 2 kV rms for 1 minute 1 kV rms for 1 minute IEC 60255-22-1 Class III 1.0 kV peak 2.5 kV peak 2.5 kV peak IEC 60255-22-2 Class III 6 kV contact discharge IEC 60255-22-4 Class IV 4 kV peak 100 kHz 4 kV peak 100 kHz IEC 60255-22-5 Class IV 4 kV, .1.2/50 s, 5 +ve and 5 -ve pulses 2 kV, .1.2/50 s, 5 +ve and 5 -ve pulses

Flag indicators
The Actus MSAR relay offers two types of mechanical flags. These consist of a high visibility; solid, day glow orange indicator which become visible on energisation of the relay coil. The relay can be ordered with either, both or no flags fitted. Reverse acting flags are also available. Note: There is no impact on the contact operate speed or relay performance when these flags are fitted. Armature flag The armature flag is connected to the relay armature and therefore always indicates the position of the contacts. The standard armature flag becomes visible when the relay is operated. If latching contacts are specified the self reset flag will remain visible in the latched condition until the relay is reset. This flag is independent of the self reset flag and operates when the contacts are first operated and remains visible until it is manually hand reset using the reset button located on the front of the relay. Note that this flag can only be reset once the relay has been reset.

Independent hand reset flag

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Technical specifications
M series draw out case
The M series case range has been specifically designed to meet the demanding and varied requirements for applications in power utility sub-station environments. The standard 4U high 19 inch rack mounting modular configuration simplifies panel design and installation. Mounting points and overall panel dimensions meet international standards such that the cases may be interchanged with other similar types available on the market. The following standard features are provided: Compact size 2M28-S case Rack and flush mounting Draw out relay module Rear M4 screw terminals

Refer to the M series technical bulletin for additional information on case mounting and wiring. Case construction The outer case is manufactured from zinc coated mild steel providing considerable strength and long term durability. The entire case surface is powder coated to provide corrosion protection and an attractive textured finish. Relay elements are mounted on fabricated fiberglass and acetal components to provide reliable electrical isolation and simple cost effective construction. Terminal ratings 20 A continuous 200 A 1 s

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Terminal block

Technical specifications
The draw out function is made possible through the use of inner and outer terminal blocks, each with silver plated contact fingers to provide high current rating and very low electrical resistance. A high quality molded inner terminal block is utilized which incorporates the switching contacts thus eliminating the requirement for internal wiring and in turn removing a potential circuit failure mechanism. M4 screw terminals allow 2x crimp lug connections per point. Space efficient design allows 28 contact points per terminal block.

Rear terminal wiring configuration

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Drawings
Actus MSAR12

Option L - Coil P/U LED Option C - Operation counter

Armature flag Contact and self reset flag hand reset button Hand reset flag Hand reset flag button cover ON

Option S - Electrical reset isolation switch Order code, serial number, voltage rating

The flag and reset positions for the five contact MSAR5 version are set lower on the front panel.

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Drawing
Actus MSAR 25

Option L - Coil P/U LED Armature flag Contact and self reset flag hand reset button Hand reset flag Hand reset flag button cover ON Order code, serial number, voltage rating Option L - Coil P/U LED Armature flag Contact and self reset flag hand reset button Hand reset flag Hand reset flag button cover ON

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Terminal wiring
Standard wiring configuration MSAR5 & MSAR12
The case termination diagram in figure 8 depicts the rear screw terminals and position of the operate and reset coils. Note the connection polarity for correct DC operation of the operate and reset coils. Operate coil: Reset coil: Terminals Terminals (where specified) 27+ 1+ 282-

The contact function between each pairs of terminals is determined by the order code selected. M Normally open Make (M) contact. This contact closes when the relay operate coil is energized. B Normally closed Break (B) contact. This contact opens when the relay operate coil is energized. Table 1 provides the terminal wiring assignment for each of the contact configurations available with the MSAR5 relay version. Table 2 provides the terminal wiring assignment for each of the contact configurations available with the MSAR12 relay version. This wiring table is also printed on the side panel of the draw out module for easy reference in the field.
Contact configuration N P Q 5M + 0B 4M + 1B 3M + 2B 2M + 3B 1M + 4B MSAR5 Case terminal number pairs 17-18 M M B B B 19-20 M M M M B 21-22 M M M M M 23-24 M M B B B 25-26 M B B B B

Rear terminal layout for the MSAR5 and MSAR25 versions * Electrical reset only fitted where specified

R S

Table 1: Contact configuration and connection chart for the five (5) contact MSAR5 version.
Contact configuration A B C D E F G 12M + 00B 11M + 01B 10M + 02B 09M + 03B 08M + 04B 07M + 05B 06M + 06B MSAR25 Case terminal number pairs 3-4 M M B B B B B 5-6 M M M M B B B 7-8 M M M M M M B 9-10 M M M M M M M 12-12 M M M M M M M 17-18 M M M M M M M 19-20 M M M M M M M 21-22 M M M M M B B 23-24 M M M B B B B 25-26 M B B B B B B

Table 2: Contact configuration and connection chart for the twelve (12) contact MSAR12 version.

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Terminal wiring
Standard wiring configuration MSAR25
The case termination diagram in figure 9 depicts the rear screw terminals and position of the operate and reset coils. Note the connection polarity for correct DC operation of the operate and reset coils. Operate coil: Terminals Terminals Reset coil: Terminals Terminal 13+ 27+ 1+ 15+ 14- 28- 2- 16- Top element Bottom element Top element Bottom element

The contact function between each pairs of terminals is determined by the order code selected. M Normally open Make (M) contact. This contact closes when the relay operate coil is energized. B Normally closed Break (B) contact. This contact opens when the relay operate coil is energized. Table 3 provides the terminal wiring assignment for each of the contact configurations available with the MSAR25 two element relay version.This wiring table is also printed on the side panel of the draw out module for easy reference in the field.

Rear terminal layout for the MSAR version * Electrical reset only fitted where specified

Contact configuration N P Q R S 5M + 0B 4M + 1B 3M + 2B 2M + 3B 1M + 4B 3-4 M M B B B

AR25 Case terminal number pairs Top relay element 5-6 M M M M B 7-8 M M M M M 9-10 M M M B B 12-12 M B B B B 17-18 M M B B B Bottom relay element 19-20 M M M M B 21-22 M M M M M 23-24 M M M B B 25-26 M B B B B

Table 3: Contact configuration and connection chart for the dual element 2x five (5) contact MSAR25 version.

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Notes

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Ordering scheme
Configuration:

MSAR5
1. Relay model

- CS
6. Option

2. Voltage 3. Contact 4. Contact 5. Flag configuration operation indicator

For example MSAR4-DP-42-CS.

1. Relay model

MSAR5
2. Nominal operate voltage
B C D E F G H L P 32 VDC 48 VDC 110 VDC 125 VDC 220 VDC 240 VDC 250 VDC 110 VAC 240 VAC 30/32 VDC system

3. Contact configuration / element (refer table 1)

N P Q 5M + 0B 4M + 1B 3M + 2B Standard configuration R S 2M + 3B 1M + 4B

4. Contact operation
1 2 3 4 Self reset contacts Latching contacts with hand reset mechanism Latching contacts with electrical mechanism Latching contacts with hand and electrical reset mechanism

6. Options (specify all options required)

C G L S T None Operation counter Gold plated contacts Coil operation LED Electrical reset isolation switch Custom front panel text,, complete the 2 x 12 characters text box below and submit with order

5. Flag indicators
1 2 3 4 5 6 Armature flag - Flag resets with contacts Hand reset flag - Flag resets with front panel button Both flags fitted - Flag order codes 1 and 2 No flag required Reverse acting armature flag Reverse acting hand reset flag

The element order code is used as the default front panel text

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Ordering scheme
Configuration:

MSAR12
1. Relay model

- CS
6. Option

2. Voltage 3. Contact 4. Contact 5. Flag configuration operation indicator

For example MSAR12-DE-42-CS.

1. Relay model

MSAR12
2. Nominal operate voltage
B C D E F G H L P 32 VDC 48 VDC 110 VDC 125 VDC 220 VDC 240 VDC 250 VDC 110 VAC 240 VAC 30/32 VDC system

3. Contact configuration / element (refer table 2)

A B C D 12M + 0B 11M + 0B 10M + 2B 9M + 3B E F G 8M + 4B 7M + 5B 6M + 6B Standard configuration

4. Contact operation
1 2 3 4 Self reset contacts Latching contacts with hand reset mechanism Latching contacts with electrical mechanism Latching contacts with hand and electrical reset mechanism

6. Options (specify all options required)

C G L S T None Operation counter Gold plated contacts Coil operation LED Electrical reset isolation switch Custom front panel text,, complete the 2 x 12 characters text box below and submit with order

5. Flag indicators
1 2 3 4 5 6
16

Armature flag - Flag resets with contacts Hand reset flag - Flag resets with front panel button Both flags fitted - Flag order codes 1 and 2 No flag required Reverse acting armature flag Reverse acting hand reset flag

The element order code is used as the default front panel text

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Ordering scheme
Configuration:

MSAR25
1. Relay model

L
6. Option

2. Voltage 3. Contact 4. Contact 5. Flag configuration operation indicator

For example MSAR25-DP-42-L.

1. Relay model

MSAR25
2. Nominal operate voltage
B C D E F G H L P 32 VDC 48 VDC 110 VDC 125 VDC 220 VDC 240 VDC 250 VDC 110 VAC 240 VAC 30/32 VDC system

3. Contact configuration / element (refer table 3)

N P Q R S 5M + 0B 4M + 1B 3M + 2B 2M + 3B 1M + 4B Standard configuation

4. Contact operation
1 2 3 4 Self reset contacts Latching contacts with hand reset mechanism Latching contacts with electrical mechanism Latching contacts with hand and electrical reset mechanism

5. Flag indicators
1 2 3 4 5 6 Armature flag - Flag resets with contacts Hand reset flag - Flag resets with front panel button Both flags fitted - Flag order codes 1 and 2 No flag required Reverse acting armature flag Reverse acting hand reset flag

6. Options (specify all options required)

G L None Gold plated contacts Coil operation LED

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