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PROTECTION
GRID
PROTECTION
Customer Benefts
Ideal for Neutral voltage
displacement detection of
E/F irrespective of earthing
system.
Tuned to fundamental
frequency
Operation annunciation in
the form of fag
Environmental friendly
Electing phoratic painting
process
Draw out type case
Complete dust proof by
IP5X class protection
Voltage Neutral Displacement Relay
VDG 14
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Type VDG 14
Voltage Neutral Displacement Relay
Features
Insensitive to voltages at third harmonic frequencies
Identical time/voltage characteristics on all taps
Simple construction, easily accessible
Comprehensive range of auxiliary unit ratings
Application
Earth fault protection of generators earthed through a neutral
earthing transformer and where immunity to operation on third
harmonic frequency is essential capacitor bank protection etc.
General Description
A heavily damped induction disc relay with an adjustable in-
verse time/voltage characteristic. The coil circuit of the relay
is tuned to the supply frequency by a series connected choke
and capacitor. These components are energized from a tapped
auto-transformer which provides adjustment of the relay volt-
age setting. At voltages above the setting, the choke saturates
and detunes the circuit giving the relay a high continous volt-
age rating. Damping of the disc movement is by a removable
high retentivity permanent magnet.
The unique method of winding the operating coil ensures that
the time/voltage characteristics are identical on each of the
voltage taps. Selection of the required voltage setting is by
means of a plug setting bridge which has a single insulated
plug. Tuned wound shading coils are ftted so that the relay
develops maximum torque at the supply frequency and is much
less sensitive to voltage at third harmonic frequencies.
The relay operating time can be adjusted by movement of the
disc backstop which is controlled by rotating a knurled moulded
disc at the base of the graduated time multiplier scale
Type VDG 14 relay is a single pole relay and is available in the
single pole version only.
Technical date
Ratings
110V, ac, 50Hz
Settings
5.4, 7.5, 12.5 and 20V, ac, 50Hz
Third harmonic rejection
The relay will not operate at third harmonic voltages upto 20
times the setting voltage at 50HZ
VDG 14
VDG 14 Withdrawn from the case
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VDG 14
Resetting voltage
Resets completely at 80% or more of voltage setting.
Time Settings
Operating time
1.0-1.5 sec at 5 times voltage setting. Time/voltage charac-
teristics are given in Fig 1.
Resetting time
100 seconds at TMS = 1.0
Burden
Relay setting Lowest setting
(5.4 volts)
Highest setting
( 20 volts )
VA burden setting 0.22 0.27
VA burden at 110
volts ac
17.00 2.30
Thermal rating
Continous
120 volts on any setting for 60C rise in coil temperature
Short time
200 volts on any setting for the duration of the operating time
Accuracy
Error class index E 5.0 as per BS 142 1966
5.0 as per IS 3231-1965
Timing Error
Operating time at TMS=1.0 Conforms to time/voltage char-
acteristic given in Fig 1, subject to a tolerance of +7.5% at 5
times voltage setting
Auxiliary units and operation indicators
Auxiliary unit with two pairs of self reset contacts arranged to
reinforce the disc contact and a hand reset operation indicator
provided.
Shunt connected, voltage operated, aux.unit is ftted as standard
Voltage coil ratings
30,110 or 220V dc with a nominal burden of 3 watts
Other coil ratings available on request
Contacts
Type of contact Make and carry for 0.5
second
Disc Contact 2500VA with maxima of 10A and
660V, ac / dc
Auxiliary unit contact 7500VA with maxima of 30A and
660V, ac/ dc
Insulation
The relay meets the requirements of IS 3231-1965/IEC 255-5
series C-2 kv for 1 minute
External and internal circuit connections
See Figure 2
Figure 1 : Time / Voltage characteristics
Figure 2: Typical extrnal and internal connections for
type VDG 14, generator stator earth fault relay
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GRID
Case
1D vertical case suitable for fush mounting and fnished egg shell black and tropicalised. Suitable trip insolation switch
provided on the cradle assembly
Information required with order
1. System frequency and application
2. Auxiliary voltage
ALSTOM T&D INDIA LIMITED
Pallavaram Works
19/1, G.S.T. Road,
Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 043
Tel: 91-44-2264 8000
Fax: 91-44-2264 0040
ALSTOM T&D Worldwide Contact Centre:
http://www.alstom.com/contactcentre/
Tel.: +44 (0) 1785 250 070
www.grid.alstom.com
VDG 14
Dimensions and weights
Relay Case size Maximum overall dimensions Approximate Gross
Weight Kg.
Height mm Width mm Depth* mm
VDG 14 1D vert. 233 170 203 6.5
* Add 76 mm for maximum length of terminal studs, alternatively, 29mm for terminal screws.
The appropriate gross weight given above is inclusive of cartons, mounting appendages and terminal details.
The relays comply fully with the requirements of IS 3231 1965 and are suitable for use in normal tropical environments.
Figure 3 : Case and panel cut-out dimensions for case 1D (all dimensions in mm)

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