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Technical Data
Plug-in Auxiliary Relays for Electrical Substations

Publication reference: PRIMA/EN TD/C

 PRIMA: Plug-in rapid-wire integrated multi-mount auxiliary relays

Wire Relay
placed on contacts
Captive nut screw

Relay
Snap lock Coding Snap lock
connector
feature plug feature

Figure 1 Relay and cross section of socket shown actual size

Features Models Available

• Compact design – • PRE electrical reset relays
12 relays per 19 inch rack
• PRH hand/electrical reset relays
• Wide operative voltage range
• PRS self reset relays
• Optional test feature

• Self-reset flag as standard

• Optional timer

• Built-in snap lock feature Application

automatically locks the relay to its
socket
• Unique terminal design ensures
rapid wiring – (time saving of up
to 75%)
• Choice of two types of terminal
• DIN rail, panel or rack mounting
PRIMA
Prima, is a compact, voltage-operated,
attracted armature auxiliary relay with
instantaneous and time delayed auxiliary
functions. It is specifically designed for
electrical power generation
installations, electrical substations and
electrical utility control systems. Great
emphasis has been placed on making it

as easy as possible to specify, order,

• Simple mechanical coding for configure and install.
relay to socket connection

• Manufactured from flame-

retardant materials
Description
Ease of installation is ensured by the
two-part design in which the relay plugs
into a socket which may be specified
with front or rear connected terminals. A
snaplock feature between relay and
socket, eliminates the need for separate
wire clips. The front-connected socket,
mainly for DIN rail mounting, may
alternatively be mounted on a solid
panel via a single fixing screw, whilst the
rear- connected design clips or screw
fixes to suitable panel cut-outs or may be
accommodated on a special rack
mounting frame.
The two types of terminal available
include a unique captive nut design
which makes for wiring time reductions
of up to 75%.
The relays are available as either self-
reset, electrical reset or hand/electrical
reset types. The range includes a
mechanical operation indicator as
standard and an optional integrated
timer to minimise panel space
requirements.
All the contacts are changeover type,
designed to the latest IEC 255 standards,
ensuring maximum flexibility with
simplified ordering.
Relay
coding
plug
1. Insert relay plug (part way)
2. Rotate plug anti-clockwise
3. Pull assembly out (3mm)
Figure 3 Operation of relay to socket coding
Relay
Contacts
Self reset (PRS) models have 4
changeover contacts except those with
delayed drop-off timer which have only
3 contacts. Hand/electrical reset models
(PRH) and electrical reset models (PRE)
have 3 changeover contacts. All have
silver contact tips to provide long life
and reliability over a wide range of
duties.
Optional magnetic blow-out contacts are
recommended for heavy or highly Figure 2 Timer control adjustment
inductive loads.
See Technical Data for contact ratings.
Time delays
Operation indicators The dc self-reset relays can be fitted with
adjustable timers for delayed operation
All relays are fitted with an operation
or delayed reset. These have a wide
indicator that follows the contact
range, from 0.1 to 270s, to be set by the
operation, with the exception of self-
customer in 4 ranges with overlapping
resetting instantaneous relays type PRS
adjustment. By installing rectifier type
which, when required, can be fitted with
PA01 in series with a dc relay, time
a hand reset indicator.
delayed relays can be used on ac
supplies. Timers are supplied set to their
Test/reset buttons minimum values.
Relays other than the electrical reset The controls are behind a hinged cover.
model are available with an optional test Adjustment is by screwdriver, see Figure
button to check contact and following 2. The rotary switch, on the right hand
indicator operation. side, allows the customer to select from 4
A reset button is fitted on all models timing ranges. The trimpot is then used
except the electrical reset and self reset for adjustment within the time range
relays with a following flag. selected, (see Technical Data).
Both test and reset buttons are flush with The cover has provision for the customer
the cover and cannot be accidentally to affix an identification label.
operated.
PRIMA
4. Rotate assembly to achieve 5. Push assembly home
the desired setting 6. Insert relay into socket
 Socket
Relay connector
Connection between the relay blades
and the socket input and output
terminals is by means of pre-formed
phosphor bronze strips.
Terminal options:
• M3 screw suitable for crimped pre-
insulated ring tongue connectors
• Cage clamp, suitable for crimped
pre-insulated connectors (flat blade
or boot-lace ferrule) or wires with
stripped ends are considered to be
the least preferred due to wire
settlement with time. Where two wires
are used in the same terminal they
must be of the same size.
Both M3 and cage clamp terminals will
accept two standard crimped wired
connectors per way.
Terminals will accept wire sizes
of 0.5 - 2.5mm2.
Figure 4
DC breaking duties
PRIMA
Mounting Front-connected
Prima relays are generally suitable for This is designed primarily for DIN rail
mounting side by side, with no gap mounting. The wire clip area of the
between adjacent sockets. This allows socket must first be hooked onto the DIN
multiple schemes to be installed in the rail. Pressure should then be applied to
minimum of panel space. However, the top of the socket until the bottom of
PRIMA relays which are permanently the socket clips into place. To remove the
energised at elevated ambient socket, pressure should be applied to the
temperature (greater than 40°C) should top of the socket; the bottom of the
have a vacant space, equivalent to the socket can then be pulled away from the
width of one PRIMA, between adjacent DIN rail and lifted off. It can also be
relays. Panels designed should always panel mounted using a single No 6 self-
consider thermal gradients, and where tapping screw. Two location pegs are
PRIMA relays are installed near the top moulded into the housing to prevent
of non-ventilated panels, at least 100mm rotation. See Figure 11.
air gap must be allowed between the top
of the relays and the underside of panel
roof.
PRiMA relays are ruggedised and
specifically designed for operation and
to be part of large scale electrical
fixed installations, where robustness,
reliability and compliance with
substation norms are paramount.
DC Inductive 10
load breaking
capacity 100W
50W
Current (Amperes)
Inductive L/R ratio 40ms.
Magnetic blow-out contacts
Standard duty contacts
0.1
10 100 1000
Applied Voltage (Volts)
DC Resistive 100
load breaking
capacity
500W
10
Current (Amperes)
100W
1
Magnetic blow-out contacts
Standard duty contacts
0.1
10 100 1000
Applied Voltage (Volts)
 Rear-connected
12 22 32 42
14 24 34 44
This is designed to be rack mounted using the clip-on mounting feature
11 21 31 41 as follows: The wire clip area of the socket must be placed on the rack
Vx
+ — first, and pressure should then be applied to the top of the socket until
it clips into place. To remove the socket, apply pressure to the top of the
RL1
4
socket and push away from the rack. Alternatively, it may be panel
3 1 mounted using two No 6 self-tapping screws or the clip-on mounting
A1 7 10 A2 feature as described above. The socket can then be lifted from the rack.
Initiate See Figure 10 for details of the required cut-outs.
contact ZG1074
A custom designed 483mm (19 inch) rack is available into which 12
Front connected socket Rear connected socket
relays will fit. See Figure 9 for rack assembly and blanking plate
terminal layout terminal layout details.
44 34 24 14 12 22 32 42
Relay to socket coding
42 32 22 12 14 24 34 44
A simple mechanical relay to socket coding system offering twelve
A2 A1 11 21 31 41 combinations is employed to prevent the relay being plugged into the
41 31 21 11 A1 A2 wrong socket.

Viewed from front Viewed from rear

See Figure 3.

Output contacts
Contact wetting
Break 12 22 32 42
Make 14 24 34 44 In SCADA or alarm applications, the minimum recommended "wetting"
Common + 11 21 31 41 values to ensure reliable making of contacts are 24V and 0.5VA.
Where PRiMA relays are installed such that breaking of contacts will
initiate the alarm, it is recommended that the SCADA has an alarm
Figure 5 Type PRS – Instantaneous self reset relay initiation delay of at least 2ms.
This prevents spurious alarming when cubicle doors are closed, and
continuity may be broken for a fleeting instant due to the transmitted
mechanical shock.
In the most onerous application of relays being mounted directly on
Figure 6 Type PRS – Self reset relay with time delayed operation swing-frame cubicle doors, it is strongly recommended that any "break
to alarm" circuits utilise 1VA load for better contact wetting.

12 22 32 42 Rectifier Units
14 24 34 44
11 21 31 41 A PA01 rectifier unit may be used with relays with timer or the
Vx
+ — 24/27V rated relays to allow their use on ac supplies. The PA01 is
RL1
housed in a standard Prima case and must be used in conjunction with
4 a socket suitable for the application.
1 3
A1 7 10 A2
xt
Initiate secs
contact ZG1078

Front connected socket Rear connected socket

terminal layout terminal layout

44 34 24 14 12 22 32 42

42 32 22 12 14 24 34 44

A2 A1 11 21 31 41

41 31 21 11 A1 A2
PRIMA

Viewed from front Viewed from rear

Output contacts
Break 12 22 32 42
Make 14 24 34 44
Common + 11 21 31 41
 12 22 32 42 12 22 32 42
14 24 34 44 14 24 34 44
11 21 31 41 Vx 11 21 31 41
Vx
+ — + —
RL1 Reset RL1
14 14
3 3
6 1 3 6 5 3 1
A2 Operate A1 10 A2
A1 7 10 7
xt 14
Initiate secs
contact ZG1078 ZG1074

Front connected socket Rear connected socket Front connected socket Rear connected socket
terminal layout terminal layout terminal layout terminal layout

44 34 24 14 12 22 32 42 44 34 24 14 12 22 32 42

42 32 22 12 14 24 34 44 42 32 22 12 14 24 34 44

A2 A1 11 21 31 41 A2 A1 11 21 31 41

41 31 21 11 A1 A2 41 31 21 11 A1 A2

Viewed from front Viewed from rear Viewed from front Viewed from rear

Output contacts Output contacts

Break 22 32 42 Break 22 32 42
Make 24 34 44 Make 24 34 44
Common + 21 31 41 Common 21 31 41

Figure 7 Type PRS – Self reset relay with time delayed reset Figure 8 Types PRH – Hand and electrically reset and
PRE – Electrically reset

The polarity indicated for the output contacts is recommended

where magnetic blow-out contacts are used.

Figure 9 Types PRS and PA – Self reset ac relay Figure 10 Types PRS and PA – Self reset ac relay
with time delayed operation with time delayed reset

Vx
12 22 32 42 12 22 32 42
+ —
14 24 34 44 14 14 24 34 44
Vx 11 21 31 41 11 21 31 41
+ —
RL1 RL1
4 3
Initiate 1 3 Initiate
Contact 6 1 3
A1 A2 Contact
xt A1 xt A2
secs secs

32 External 22 32 External 22
AC Unit AC Unit
A1 PA01 A2 A1 A2
PA01

Front connected socket Rear connected socket Front connected socket Rear connected socket
terminal layout terminal layout terminal layout terminal layout

44 34 24 14 12 22 32 42 44 34 24 14 12 22 32 42
42 32 22 12 14 24 34 44 42 32 22 12 14 24 34 44

A2 A1 11 21 31 41 A2 A1 11 21 31 41
PRIMA

41 31 21 11 A1 A2 41 31 21 11 A1 A2

Viewed from front Viewed from rear Viewed from front Viewed from rear

Output contacts Output contacts

Break 12 22 32 42 Break 22 32 42
Make 14 24 34 44 Make 24 34 44
Common + 11 21 31 41 Common + 21 31 41
Technical Data

Ratings
All models are for ac/dc operation except for the following which are dc only:
• self reset relays with timers
• 24/27V hand/electrical reset models
The use of rectifier unit PA01 will allow all dc only models to be used on ac supplies.
Standard coil ratings 24/27V, 30/34V, 48/54V,
110/125V, 220/250V
PA01 24/250V ac

Operative ranges Voltage Continuous Maximum

rating operating DC + peak
(V) voltage ripple
range (V) voltage
24/27 19 - 32.4 35.5V
30/34 24 - 41 45V
48/54 37.5 - 65 71.5V
110/125 87.5 - 150 165V
220/250 175 - 275 330V

Frequency 50/60Hz

Burdens Operate Reset/timing

(specified at lower rated voltage) DC(W) AC(VA) DC(W) AC(VA)
Self reset <3 <3 n/a n/a
Hand/electrical reset <4 <4 <12* <12
Self-reset timer - DPU <4 n/a <1 n/a
Self-reset timer - DDO <4 n/a <3 n/a
*Cut-off after approximately 30ms.

Operating time
For a normally open contact to
close at lower rated voltage
Reset time
For a normally closed contact to reset
30ms typically for ac operated relays
25ms typically for dc operated relays
<100ms typically

Timer range (seconds)

The timer ranges shown here are approximate, and for the lower rated voltage
Switch position DPU mode DDO mode
1 0.10 - 0.15 0.10 - 0.20
2 0.13 - 1.6 0.18 - 2.0
3 1.0 - 17.0 1.2 - 20.0
4 16.0 - 270.0 16.0 - 270.0
Note1: Timer setting instructions on reverse of blank identification labels provided with
each relay.
PRIMA

Note 2: Adjustments to the potentiometer and switch should be made using an insulated
tool.
 Repeatability ±2%

Variation of timing over the operative voltage range

±15% or 20ms whichever is the greater

Variation of timing with

temperature over the operative
temperature range ±10% or 20ms whichever is
the greater

Contacts
All relay types are fitted with
changeover contacts (break before
make) only. The number of contacts
available for customer use varies
with relay type. See Figures 5 - 8.

Number of output contacts

Self reset relay 4
Hand /electrical reset relay 3
Electrical reset relay 3
Self reset timer - DPU 4
Self reset timer - DDO 3

Contact ratings
Contact Current Make and carry Make and Break
type continuously carry for 3s
Standard AC 1250VA with 7500VA with 1250VA with
maxima of 10A maxima of 30A maxima of
and 300V and 300V 10A and 300V
DC 1250W with 7500W with 120W (resistive)
maxima of 10A maxima of 30A 30W* (inductive)
and 300V and 300V at 100V.
L/R = 40ms
See Figure 4
for curves
Magnetic DC 1250W with 7500W with 350W (resistive)
blow-out maxima of 10A maxima of 30A 50W* (inductive)
and 300V and 300V at 100V.

L/R = 40ms
See Figure 4
for curves
* Normally closed contacts breaking with positive potential applied to
the moving contacts

Contacts in use Continuous rating per contact (amps)

1 10
2 10
3 5
4 5
PRIMA

Maximum rate of operation, 600 per hour

Durability
Loaded contact 100,000 operations
Unloaded contact 1,000,000 operations
High voltage withstand
Dielectric withstand
IEC 60255-5: 1977
ANSI/IEEE
C37.90:1989
High voltage impulse
IEC 60255-5:1977
Insulation resistance
IEC 60255-5:1977
Electrical environment
DC supply interruption
IEC 60255-11:1979
High frequency disturbances
IEC 60255-22-1:1988 Class III
Fast transient disturbance
IEC 60255-22-4: 1992 Class IV
EMC Compliance
89/336/EEC
EN 50081-2:1994
EN 50082-2:1995
Product safety
72/23/EEC
EN61010-1: 1993/A2:1995
EN60950: 1992/A11: 1997
File No. E194075
2kV rms for 1 minute between all
terminals and case earth.
2kV rms for 1 minute
between terminals of independent
circuits including contact circuits, with
terminals on each independent circuit
connected together.
1kV rms for 1 minute across
open contacts of output relays.
1.5kV rms across open outgoing
contact pairs.
Three positive and three negative
impulses of 5kV peak, 1.2/50 µs, 0.5J
between all independent circuits and
between all terminals and earth.
>100MV when measured at 500V dc
The unit will withstand a 10ms
interruption in the auxiliary supply,
under normal operating conditions,
without de-energising.
2.5kV peak between independent
circuits and case.
1.0kV peak across terminals of the
same circuit.
Applied directly to auxiliary supply.
Compliance to the European Commission
Directive on EMC is claimed via the
Technical Construction File route.
Generic Standards were used to establish
conformity.
Compliance with the European
Commission Low Voltage Directive.
Compliance is demonstrated by
PRIMA
reference to generic safety standards.
UL Recognised component for the US
and Canada.
 Atmospheric environment
Temperature
BS EN 60068-2-1:1983
IEC 68-2-2:1974 Storage and transit -25°C to +70°C
Operating -25°C to +55°C

Humidity
IEC 68-2-3:1969 56 days at 93% RH and 40°C

Enclosure protection
BS EN 60529:1993

Relay IP50 (dust protected)

Socket IP20

Mechanical environment
Vibration
IEC 60255-21-1:1988 Response Class I
Endurance Class I
Shock and bump
IEC 255-21-2:1988 Shock response Class I
Shock withstand Class I
Bump Class I

Seismic
IEC 255-21-3:1993 Class I

Weight
Relay 190g

Front-connected socket 125g

Rear-connected socket 90g

Housings
See Figures 10 and 11 for details of relay and socket outlines. Rack and DIN rail
mounting details will be provided upon request.

Dimensions
Height Depth Width
(mm) (mm) (mm)

Relay 65 85 34
Front connected socket 115 50 34
Rear connected socket 75 56 34
Moulding material identity All materials are flame retardant
to specification UL94 (V-O).
All major mouldings have their
material identity moulded into them.

Relay cover polycarbonate >PC<

PRIMA

Relay polyphenylene oxide >PPO GF20<

Socket polyphenylene oxide> PPO GF20<

 The rack PR0025 001 will hold up to 12 Prima relays. Unused positions may be blanked off using blanking
plate shown opposite. This may be mounted either side of rack as shown.
443.0

4 holes 40.4 4 holes 40.4 4 holes

ø2.6x34.2 pitch ø2.6x34.2 pitch ø2.6x34.2 pitch
= =
102.6 102.6 102.6
74.0 85.0

Clearance
for 60.0
wiring
34.0
Blanking plate PR0026 001
Fixng screws 2 per plate
24 per bag ZA0005 093

28.0

4 off M6 mounting holes

76.2
88.1

465.1 63.0

482.6
All dimensions in mm

Figure 11 Outline and mounting details for rack and blanking plate

Ø2.8 Hole

Projection detail for clip-on type mountings Clearance hole

for No 6 self-tapping screw
47 94 53 64

Ø2.8 Hole
75 35
Panel cut-out for screw
CUSTOMERS fixing socket application
I.D. LABEL

34 51 90 Max
Projection detail for screw fixing type mountings Sockets may also be panel
69
mounted in 19" racks thickness
Top of relay
1.2
viewed from rear
12 22 32 42 Available Terminal Combinations
14 24 34 44
Terminal
PRIMA

Layout 11 21 31 41 35
A1 A2 Panel cut-out for clip-on
M3 Ring Cage Clamp
socket application

Figure 12 Case outline for rear connected relay

 Clearance hole
for No 6 self-tapping screw Ø4.40 Hole

Ø2.8 Hole
115 110

CUSTOMERS
I.D. LABEL
55

Ø4.40 Hole
34 50 Panel drilling details for
Top of relay screw mounting of sockets
131 viewed from front
35
44 34 24 14
Available Terminal Combinations 7.5
42 32 22 12
Terminal
Layout A2 A1 Sockets may also be mounted
on DIN rail to specifications Figure 13
41 31 21 11 EN50054, DIN46277- 3 & BS5884
M3 Ring Cage Clamp Case outline
for front connected relay

Information required with order

Relay Voltage
Socket
Electrical or Electrical or
Self-reset ac/dc Hand/electrical
Hand/electrical reset dc reset ac
24/27 01 Terminal type
30/34 02 12 30/34 Cage clamp 1

48/54 03 13 48/54 M3 screw 3

110/125 04 14 110/125

220/250 05 15 220/250
Socket type
Timer Self test Front-connected F

Delay on drop-off (self-reset dc only) D T Test button fitted Rear-connected R

Delay on pick-up (self-reset dc only) P B No test button

No delay (instantaneous) N

Quantity PS
Flag
Following flag 1 Quantity PS
Hand-reset flag (self-reset instantaneous only) 2
Rack
Contacts
Quantity P R 0 1
Standard contacts 1

Magnetic blow-out contacts 2

Rectifier
Contact Type (changeover)
4 self-reset contacts S
Quantity P A 0 1

(3 contacts DDO timer) S

3 hand/electrical-reset contacts H Blanking Plate

3 electrical-reset contacts E Quantity P B 0 1
PRIMA

Quantity PR Fixing screws

(24 screws per bag)
Quantity PR

Quantity PR Quantity (bags) P F 0 1

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