PROTECTION

VAJC
CONTROL RELAY

Type VAJ relays are fast operating multi-contact attracted armature relays
with a high degree of mechanical stability and are suitable for control duties
where a number of simultaneous switching operations are required.

Control relays generally have lower burdens than tripping relays and are used
for applications such as starting and shutting down apparatus in automatic
stations.

The mechanical construction ranges from a basic attracted armature unit to

more complex arrangements employing several mechanically linked contact
stacks and heavy duty armature assembly.

Cut-off contacts are provided on electrically reset relays. The contacts are
time delayed on opening, and after a short time delay cut off the operating
current.
Standard voltage ratings Cut-off Contacts
Operating and reset coils : 24, 30, 48, The electrically reset relays are fitted
110, 125, 220, 230, 240 and 250 volts with heavy duty cut-off contacts. These
d.c. contacts interrupt the operating circuit
instantaneoulsy when the relay has
Satisfactory operation and reset is operated and latched in, to reduce relay
between 80% and 120% of rated voltage. burden and possible heating effect.

Contacts
The number of pairs of contacts available
for tripping of contacts available are
shown in the table. Any combination
of normally open or normally closed
contacts can be fitted. Contacts are of
silver/copper alloy, shaped and positioned
to ensure low resistance and maximum
reliability.
Customer Benefits

• Electrical Reset
• High Reliabiltiy
• High speed operation

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RELAY TYPE PAIRS OF CONTACTS CONTACT RESET DUTY

VAJC11 8 Electrical Control

Contacts Ratings

Make and carry MAKE AND CARRY Break

continously FOR 0.5 SECOND
AC 1250 VA with maxima 7500 VA with maxima of 1250 VA with maxima
of 5A and 660V 30A and 660V of 5A and 660V
DC 1200W with maxima of 7500W with maxima of 100W resistive , 50W
5A and 660V 30A and 660V inductive with maxima
of 5A and 660V

Operating time and burdens

RELAY NOMINAL MAXIMUM NOMINAL MAXIMUM

TYPE OPERATING BURDEN RESET COIL OPERATING TIME
BURDEN OPERATED BURDEN (In milliseconds)
(In Watts ) (In Watts ) (In Watts )
VAJC 11 20 0 20 25

Thermal rating
The control relays are arranged so that 120% rated voltage can be applied continuously. Reset coils, which are normally energised
through a push button, are short time rated.

NUMBER OF CASE SIZE MAXIMUM OVERALL MAXIMUM

PAIRS OF AND TYPE DIMENSIONS (mm) NUMBER OF
CONTACTS Height Width Depth* TERMINALS
mm mm mm
8 1/2 N 153 124 152 20
8 1D 237 179 218 20

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Dimension Details

Figure 1 : Case and panel cut-out dimensions for case 1/2 N Ver. (all dimensions in mm)

Figure 2 : Case and panel cut-out dimensions for case 1D (all dimensions in mm)

Cases are suitable for flush or projecting mounting. All cases are finished phenolic black as standard. Standard relays are finished to
B.S.2011: 20/40/4 and are satisfactory for normal tropical use. Relays for use in exceptionally severe environments can be finished to
B.S.2011:20/50/56 at extra cost.

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 Case:

Issue:
8 N/O

Burden

With flag
Contacts:

48/54 Vdc
30/34 Vdc
24/27 Vdc
Relay Type:

Low Burden
Flag Option:
4 N/O 4 N/C
5 N/O 3 N/C
6 N/O 2 N/C
7 N/O 1N/C
220/250 Vdc
110/125 Vdc

19/1, G.S.T. Road,

Pallavaram Works
8 Pair Contacts

Factory Defined

Tel: 91-44-2264 8000

Auxiliary Voltage:

Fax: 91-44-2264 0040

www.grid.alstom.com
Contact Combination:

Tel.: +44 (0) 1785 250 070

ALSTOM T&D INDIA LIMITED

Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 043

1/2N V Non-Drawout Case

http://www.alstom.com/contactcentre/
ALSTOM T&D Worldwide Contact Centre:
1D V Drawout Case with CT shorting links
Information required with your order.

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A

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ZF
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BF

100
075
050
025
000
VAJC

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VAJC

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