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FOR
MC31A
DUAL RATED CT
3 Phase Over Current and
Earth Fault Relay
CONTENTS
2. General characteristics
2.1 Non volatile Memory 1
2.2 Auxiliary Power Supply Range 1
2.3 Relay outputs 2
2.4 Starter Relay 2
2.5 CT Ratings 2
2.6 Trip time Characteristic Curves 3
2.7 Current measurements 3
2.8 Event Recordings 4
2.9 Diagnostics 4
2.10 Signalization 4
2.11 Reset Time 5
4. Operation
4.1 Push button and Display operation 11
4.2 Menu operations 11
4.3 Recording of Tripping 12
4.4 Recording of current Values 13
4.5 Display of settings 13
Display of Parameter settings
Display of relay configuration
CT ratio settings
Erase the recorded values
4.6 Programming of the settings 15
Programming of the parameter settings
Programming the relay configurations
Erasing the Recorded Values
Programming of CT Ratings
4.7 Test 18
5. Technical Specifications 19
6. Wiring Diagram 23
7. Overall Dimensions 24
ANNEXURE-1 26
Modifications for 2 NO-2 NC type of MC31A
ANNEXURE-2 27
Relay Settings Form
ANNEXURE-3 28
Secondary current injection test for MC31A
Warranty 29
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1. INTRODUCTION
Over current & Earth fault Relay model MC31A is numeric
type, non- directional 3 phase Over current relay. It is suitable
for Over current & Earth fault protection schemes in LV, MV
and HV power distribution systems. It is also suitable for
applications such as providing selective protection for overhead
and underground feeders, AC machines, Transformers etc.
Its Micro controller based design offers a wide range of field
selectable Trip time characteristics. It also provides starter and
time delayed programmable outputs for Over Current as well as
Earth Fault.
The relay has a unique provision where by, it can be made
suitable for operation from either a 1A CT secondary or 5A
CT secondary - this CT rating can be selected in the field
through menu operations.
2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 Non Volatile Memory
The relay has EEPROM, which retains the programmed pickup
values, characteristics, Trip time settings and recorded
parameters even when the auxiliary supply is switched off.
2.5 CT Rating
The default setting of the CT rating is 1 Amp (i.e.) P1E1 .
The CT rating of the unit can be changed in the programming
(ProG) menu and can be viewed in the display setting (dSEt)
menu.
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Curve Name A a
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Under any fault condition, the relay will show the fault code
Error in the seven-segment display, the Error LED will glow
and relay R5 will de-energize.
2.10 Signalization
The 4 seven-segment displays and 4-phase indicator LEDs show
parameter settings, current values etc. The Trip window at the
bottom has 4 LEDs for R, Y, B, E phases. They indicate the
phase on which fault has occurred.
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These LEDs will start flashing when a fault has developed and
will glow steady when the trip has occurred. The LED indication
can be reset by a Reset button. However reset is not possible
when fault is present. The Reset button also resets the R1 relay
if it is programmed in Hand reset mode.
2.11 Reset time
The relay has a unique facility a programmable reset time for
the lowset fault is provided in the relay. If fault current has
appeared for a duration less than the set trip time delay, relay
will hold the elapsed trip time for the duration of the
programmed reset time. If the relay now senses the fault within
the reset time, it will run the timer only for the remaining
duration and will give the trip time command to the breaker.
After issuing the trip command the relay will reset immediately
irrespective of the reset time.
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! WARNING
While plugging the module, If any of the Locking screws are in
locked position (i.e. the screwdriver mark in the screw is
vertical), the module can not be plugged fully. In such a case, The
CT shorting may not have opened. To avoid this problem, ensure
the screws are in unlocked position while pushing the module.
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4. OPERATION
4.1 Push-button and Display operation
Four Push-buttons marked as Select, =, >, Enter, and a
four digit seven segment LED display mounted in the front
panel allow the user to program settings and read the recorded
data. The different commands selected by the keys and data
values are displayed in the seven segment LED display.
The Reset key is used to reset the Trip flag LED indication.
To enter into menu, press the Select button. This will select
main menu. The choices in main will appear one after the other
for each = or > button pressings. To select a choice, the
Enter button has to be pressed. After this relay will display the
chosen sub menu. The sub menu choices can be selected again,
by operating either = or > buttons.
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a) Parameter Setting:
P.Set Parameter settings
c)Display of CT Rating
CT Internal CT Rating.
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Press == or >
> keys together till "clr" display starts
flashing and press Enter.
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4.7 Test
Sub-menu selections for the menu ( tESt ) Relay testing
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5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1) Rated current In : 1A or 5A
4) Settings
Over current (Is) : 0.2 - 2.0 times the In
(in steps of 0.05 In)
6) Burden
Current Transformer : Less than 0.25 VA / phase
Aux. Power supply : Less than 10 VA
7) Operation indicators : Separate LED indication for :
Power ON
Trip status
(Separate for all the three phases and
earth)
Blinks when input crosses setting
and becomes permanently ON
when relay has tripped.
(Manually reset type)
4 LEDs (show status for
display)Seven segment display
Trip status of each phase &
earth fault
Measurement Readings
Setting parameter selected.
8) Output relays : 5 relay outputs
4 Programmable relays for different
fault Instantaneous as well as time
delayed (Instantaneous relay is
always self-reset)
One hand/self reset programmable.
One relay to indicate error
condition.
9) Contacts
Configuration : 1 NO contact
Contact rating : Rated voltage: 250V AC/30V DC
Rated current : 5A.
Rated Breaking Capacity : 2000VA/240 W (Resistive).
10) Over load capacity : 2 times rated current continuously
20 times rated current for 1sec.
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22) Temperature
Operating Temperature : 0o C to 60o C
Storage Temperature : -20o C to 70o C
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6. WIRING DIAGRAM
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
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ANNEXURE-1
Modification for 2NO 2 NC type of MC31A
Settings:
Programming of the Settings:
rly : Relay output configuration
Display Setting:
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ANNEXURE-2
MC31A RELAY SETTING FORM
PARAMETER SETTINGS
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ANNEXURE-3
SECONDARY CURRENT INJECTION TEST
FOR MC31A:
Test Equipment: Single phase Current injection set
Connections: Connect auxiliary supply between terminal 25
and 26 (as indicated in wiring diagram). Connect terminals
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 in series so that same current will pass
through all the 4 CTs.
Power on: Switch ON the supply, the display and LEDs will
blink once and the display will show model number (31A), "
Software version (u _.__) in the relay . After this the relay will
enter into current measurement mode.
Display & earth fault trip test: Ensure the relay settings
are as per Default settings given in the setting form. Pass 2A
(0.4A for 1A relay) through the relay. Now the relay will start
displaying the current in scrolling mode. Same time earth fault
trip led will start flashing and will become permanently ON
after 4.39 sec.
Over current trip test: Pass 10A(2A for 1A relay)
through the relay. Now all the phase trip LEDs will start
flashing indicating the presence of fault. This will continue up to
4.39 sec and later all the trip LEDs will become permanently
ON and relay R1 will trip. Check the continuity between the
terminals 9 and 10 to ensure tripping of R1. Remove the current
and press "reset" button to reset the relay. Now LEDs will
become OFF.
This completes the secondary current injection test. Disconnect
auxiliary supply and other CT connections. Fix the protective
covers back on front panel and terminal block.
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WARRANTY
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED ( L&T) warrants that the
protective Relay model MC31A will meet L&T s published
specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment.
L&Ts obligation under this warranty shall be limited to
servicing or replacing the defective parts provided that notice of
such defects and satisfactory proof thereof is given to L&T by
its customer within the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover any defect caused by accident,
misuse, neglect alteration, modification or substitution of any of
the components or parts or any attempts at internal adjustment
by unauthorized service personnel.
Under no circumstances shall L&T be liable for any
consequential damage, resulting injury, loss or expense, directly
or indirectly, arising from the use of this product.
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied and is the sole and exclusive remedy for
any claim arising from the defect in the product.
Manufactured by
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED,
KIADB INDUSTRIAL AREA,
HEBBAL, HOOTAGALLY,
MYSORE 570 018.
INDIA.
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