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Tripping relays type TR - operating recommendations

DESCRIPTION If damage has been sustained a claim should

immediately be made against the carrier, also inform
Type TR are a range of attracted armature, high speed,
Reyrolle Protection and the nearest Reyrolle agent.
trip relays. A product designation number following the
"TR" identifies the particular features of the model. When not immediately required return the relay to its
carton and store in a clean, dry place.
Product designations:-

First digit:- Specification PRELIMINARY TESTS

TR1** - Low burden to ES1 48-4 EB1
Check that the operating voltage (and reset voltage if a
TR2** - High burden to ES1 48-4 EB2
reset coil is fitted) are correct for the auxiliary voltage to
TR312 - NGC (CEGB) TDM 5/11,
be used. In some instances relays are to be used with
low burden trip relay
the coil in series with a voltage dropper resistor, this is
TR431 - NGC (CEGB) P11 (1978),
switching relay advised on our Order Acknowledgement and shown on
TR9** - Special purpose relays the relay label as "+Ext R", suitable resistors are supplied
with the relay, ensure that such resistors are mounted
Second digit:- Contact reset
vertical, are securely fixed, wired to the correct relay,
1 - Self reset
and the correct relay terminals.
2 - Hand reset
3 - Electrical reset Isolate from the auxiliary supply(s) by removing fuses
4 - Hand and electrical reset and links as necessary.
Third digit:- Operating coil cut-off Physically check the wiring to the relay terminals for
1 - Instantaneous
security and to prove that it is wired correctly to the
2 - Economy
circuit schematic/wiring diagrams.
3 - Time delay
4 - Time delay economy INSULATION TESTS
SAFETY Using a 500V insulation test set:-

The commissioning and future maintenance of this a) Connect all relay terminals together and
equipment should only be carried out by skilled measure the resistance to earth.
personnel trained in protective relay operation and
b) Connect the d.c. input terminals together and
capable of observing all the necessary safety
measure the resistance between these terminals
precautions and regulations appropriate to this
and all other terminals connected together and
equipment and also the associated primary plant.
to earth.
Equipment should be isolated from auxiliary supplies
c) Connect the relay output contacts together and
and the circuit breaker trip circuit prior to commencing
measure the resistance between these terminals
any work on an installed product.
and all other terminals connected together
UNPACKING, HANDLING & STORAGE including earth.

On receipt unpack the relay and inspect for any obvious A value of 2.5 to 3.0 megohms obtained from the above
damage. It is not normally necessary to remove the tests is considered satisfactory a value of less than 1.0
relay from its polythene bag unless some damage is megohm is not satisfactory, and the cause of such a low
suspected or if it is required for immediate use. reading should be determined and corrected.

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Tripping relays type TR - operating recommendations

MECHANICAL SETTINGS EB1 EB2

Rated Voltage Minimum Minimum
V d.c. Current (mA) Current (mA)
It should not be necessary to adjust settings during
routine tests unless parts have been replaced or other 30 10 20
repairs carried out. Adjustment of one setting will often 48 10 20
125 25 50
influence another, therefore all settings must be checked
after the final adjustment. POWER FREQUENCY TESTS
The Table of Mechanical Settings provides the basic Relays should withstand:
settings necessary before the final settings are applied
2.0kV rms 50Hz applied for 1 minute between:
to the relay to obtain the performance requirements. The
a) Coil and contacts connected together and earth
mechanical settings given are generally minimum
b) Coil to contacts and earth connected together.
values.
1.0 kV rms 50 Hz applied for 1 minute across normally
Contacts open contacts.
Contact tips are fine silver on copper and should only be
burnished if any pitting has occurred. Contact pressures
CONTACT STACK ASSEMBLY
are set by gentle pressure with contact setting pliers
near to the contact stack assembly, during this operation FRAME

avoid putting any stress on the contact actuating comb. FLAG

Contact pressures should be measured using an

accurate gram gauge at the tip of the contact leaf.

ELECTRICAL TESTS ARMATURE

RESIDUAL PIP
COIL
Check that the relay operates over its operating range, it SCREW &
LOCK
WASHER
should operate smoothly and the armature go fully home.
Major component parts of a typical attracted armarture relay.
Operating Range:-
Operate coil, 50% to 120% of rated voltage Mechanical settings, TR112, TR212 & TR214

1 Residual gap measured at top of core, mm 0.15

Electrically reset relays:-
2 Armature gap measured at residual pip, mm 2.2
Reset coil, 50% to 120% of rated voltage
a) Clearance between comb and moving contact, mm 0.1-0.2
Timing 3 b) Force to separate closed contacts, gms 12 min
Break c) Force required to lift fixed contact off its backing
Operating time is measured at rated voltage, it is to be contact strip, gms 10 min
less than 10ms from switch on to first touch of normally d) Contact separation, minimum in mm 1.8

open contacts. a) Remaining armature travel, measured at the

4 residual pip, minimum in mm 0.4
Make b) Contact separation, minimum in mm 1.8
TR112 & TR212
contact c) Force required to lift moving contact off the comb, gms 10 min
Reset Voltage. The relay must reset when the applied d) Force required to lift the fixed contact off its
backing strip, gms 16 min
voltage is reduced to not less than 5% of rated voltage.
If necessary the residual screw can be adjusted to
Mechanical settings, TR121, TR131, TR141, TR221, TR231& TR241
achieve the required drop-off.
1 Residual gap, these relays must have a plain armature.
The armature MUST NOT have a residual pip or a tapped
TR214 hole for a residual screw zero
The operating range of the delayed reset element is 45% 2 Latch setting, between core and armature, adjust latch
screw to allow it to just engage the latch block, mm 0.1
to 120% of rated voltage.
3 Armature gap measured at residual pip, mm 1.8
Reset time is to be within the limits of 1.8 to 2.6 seconds. a) Clearance between comb and moving contact, mm 0.1-0.2
This time is measured at rated voltage and between 4 b) Force to separate closed contacts, gms 12 min
Break c) Force required to lift fixed contact off its backing
switch off and the re-opening of normally open contacts. contact strip, gms 10 min
d) Contact separation, minimum in mm 1.8
Minimum Operating Current
a) Remaining armature travel, measured at the top
Measure the current taken immediately prior to pick up 5 edge of the core, minimum in mm 0.4
Make b) Contact separation, minimum in mm 1.8
and ensure that it is greater than the values shown in the
contact c) Force required to lift moving contact off the comb, gms 10 min
following table. d) Force required to lift the fixed contact off its
backing strip, gms 16 min
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Series a) Force at moving contact tip to open contact, gms 12min
break
contact b) Contact separation, minimum in mm 1.7

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