ASHIDA Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

Plot no. A-308, Road no. 21, Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane (W) 400604.INDIA. 
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Operating
Manual
For
ASHIDA Under / Over Frequency
Relay
Type: - AUOFMR-2

REV DESCRIPTION DATE CHK. BY APPD. BY

01 Operating Manual For Ashida Under Over 14.03.03 PD SMK
Frequency Relay Type : AUOFMR2
 User Notice

Ashida Electronics (P) Ltd. reserves all rights to make

improvements in the products described in this manual at any
time and without notice. All rights are reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in
any form or by any means without prior written permission of
Ashida Electronics (P) Ltd. Information in this manual is
intended to be accurate and reliable. However Ashida assumes
no responsibility for its use; nor for any infringements of rights
of third parties which may result from its use.

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 INDEX

Sr. No. Topic Page No.

1. Title Page. 1
2. User Notice. 2
3. Table of Contents. 3
4. General & Working Principle and Features. 4
5. Electrical Noise Immunity. 5
6. Self-Testing. 5
7. Setting reliability. 5
8. Front Panel & Control. 6
9. Display & keyboard functions. 8
10. On Line Testing Facility. 9
11. Technical specification. 9
12. Testing Procedure. 10
13. Back connection. 11
14. Mechanical details. 12

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 ASHIDA UNDER / OVER FREQUENCY RELAY
TYPE AUOFMR2.
GENERAL: -
ASHIDA under frequency Relay is designed to suit load
conditions of Indian electrical utilities. This is designed using
micro-controller technology & hence has inherent advantages
over other electromagnetic type relays. Transmission
equipment’s nature of the disturbed loads over long distance
makes difficult to control them. Overload results in the form of
fall in frequency. By using this relay, for monitoring the
frequency of supply at distribution centres, gives efficient load
control.

FEATURES: -
• No mechanical springs, screws, torque are involved & hence
it is vibration / impact proof.
• Relay control is software based & hence it resets instantly
(returns to supervisory). Digital display & keyboard setting is
provided on front panel for setting of frequency, delay time,
date etc.
• Display Frequency resolution is of 0.01Hz with accuracy of +
0.01Hz.
• Two independent set points with independent control
contacts.
• Both set points can be adjusted as Over or Under frequency.
• Separate reset frequency control.
• Computer interface - RS232 and RS485.

WORKING AND PRINCIPLE: -

The electronic solid state circuit works on Auxiliary Supply (i.e.
85 – 250V DC). The incoming PT supply is used for frequency
sensing. The sensed frequency is converted in to square wave
using electronic circuit. These pulses are then applied to
µ-controller which measures the time between two zero
crossings. This time is then used to calculate frequency. The
CPU compares the present frequency with set points stored in
non-volatile memory. There are two separate set point which can
be set anywhere in between 40.00Hz to 65.00Hz independently.
The set point which is less then 50.00Hz is treated as under
frequency set point and the set-point which is more than
50.01Hz is treated as over frequency set point. There are also
two separate time setting corresponding to trip setting. As soon
as the frequency crosses any of the set point, the CPU starts the
corresponding timer and after the time delay the CPU gives trip
command to electromechanical relay.
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 The unit remains in operating state till the frequency is
under/over of the reset point, depending upon type of set point.
All settings are stored into special non-volatile memory and
remains unaffected even in the absence of power supply for more
than 10 years.
Electrical Noise Immunity: -
Utility and industrial envouriments are electrically very noisy.
Electronics protection equipment requires careful design and
testing to ensure reliable operation in switchgear. Ashida’s
expertise & experience of more than 28 years in field of
electronics design is employed to avoid nuisance tripping of
AUOFMR2.
Self Testing: -
One of the advantages of µ-controller is the ability to perform self
diagnostics of internal hardware. The AUOFRM2 performs
continuous self-checks of critical components and entire
hardware at POWER-ON and every RESET operation. Tests are
performed on all volatile and non-volatile memories, power
supply voltages, real time clock, as well as other electronics
components to ensure proper functioning of the relay. The relay
generates different messages if any failure is detected.
Setting Reliability: -
Any numerical or digital relay in which all setting are
programmable via key board or communication port, uses some
internal memory to store these settings. Many relays use internal
rechargeable batteries to maintain these settings. In case of
power supply fluctuation, batteries are often unreliable, and
settings get corrupted. In such a situation the relay may
maloperate. Ashida uses special non-volatile memory technology,
which does not require any power source to maintain settings of
the relay. Once the relay is programmed, it maintains the
settings for more than 10 years even in the absence of any power
supply. In case, if internal fault is detected in this section during
the self diagnosis, then relay gives message and takes default
setting stored in programmed memory to avoid any mal-
operation.

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 FRONT PANAL AND CONTROL

REF. NO. DESIGNATION FUNCTION REMARKS & OPERATIONS

1 ON. LED indicating auxiliaries supply ON.

2 FAULT 1 LED indicating executed trip due to
frequency exceeding set 1 value. This
indication is hand reset type.
3 TIME 1 LED indicating delay time corresponding
to set point 1.
4 TRIP 1 LED indicating trip condition of relay
corresponding to set point 1.
5 FAULT 2 LED indicating executed trip due to
frequency exceeding set 2 value. This
indication is hand reset type.
6 TIME 2 LED indicating delay time corresponding
set point 2 start.
7 TRIP 2. LED indicating trip condition of relay
corresponding to set point 2.
8 MODE. Push button used for selecting different
functions (F1 to FC).
9 BYPASS Push button to prevent actual connected
C.B. tripping while testing by TEST Push
button.
10 TEST Push button to inject 60Hz frequency
source as a input to test it’s tripping
function.
11 RESET Push button to reset hand reset flags.
12 ↑ Push button used for incrementing the
set value.
13 ↓ Push button used for decrementing the
set value.
14 Digital Seven segment display indicating
Display different functions (i.e.F1 to FC & E1 to
E6) with their values.

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 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION: -
The unit is having several display function used for man-machine
interface. The following table gives brief description of different display
functions. By using MODE push button the display function can be
changed. The default function is F1, which displays line frequency. If by
using mode switch, the unit is left indicating some other function, then
after some time the relay will automatically switch over to default
functions.

FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION
F1 Displays Line frequency.
F2 Displays set point 1-the set point can be changed by
using “↑”[increment]& “↓”[decrement] keys. The range of
setting is 40.00 to 65.00 Hz. All settings are done in
foreground. (Note1).
F3 Reset frequency (Hysterisis) The setting range is 0.10 Hz
to 5.00 Hz The actual reset frequency = setting F2 +/-
hysterisis F3.
F4 Displays set point 2. The set point can be changed by
using ↑”[increment]& “↓”[decrement] keys. The range of
setting is 40.00 to 65.00 Hz. All settings are done in
foreground.(Note1)
F5 Reset frequency (Hysterisis). The setting range is 0.10Hz
to 5.00 Hz. The actual reset frequency = setting F4 +/-
hysterisis F5.
F6 Displays time setting for set point 1(0.1sec to 10.0sec).
The setting can be changed by using ↑and ↓ keys. (Note1).
F7 Displays time setting for set point 2(0.1sec to 10.0sec).
The setting can be changed by using ↑and ↓ keys.(Note1)
F8 Address for RS485 communication. (Note2).
F9 Displays Hours & Minutes, it can be set using↑and ↓ keys
FA Displays Month and Date, it can be set using↑and ↓ keys.
FB Displays Year, it can be set using↑and ↓ keys.
FC Trip Type =1for Self Reset (SR), trip type = 2 for Hand
Reset (HR).
E1 Displays Tripping frequency of last fault.
E2 Displays delay setting of last fault.
E3 Displays mSec of last fault.
E4 Displays Minutes & Sec of last fault.
E5 Displays Date & Hours of last fault.
E6 Displays Month & Year of last fault.
Note-1 = All the settings are done in fore ground. After completion of all
settings, relay asks for confirmation. If mode switch is pressed after
completion only then the new settings will come into effect
Note-2 = Address is required when RS485 communication is used.

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ON LINE TESTING FACILITY: -
Solid state electronics design makes the relay immune to mechanical
vibrations or environmental ageing degradation. This makes AUOFMR2
relay almost maintenance free. The normal safety checks & time
grading of circuits is the major functional requirement of the relay. To
serve these two purpose, AUOFMR2 relay is equipped with special on-
line (in-situation) testing facility. Push buttons marked TEST & BYPASS
are provided on the front panel to check the relay functioning. These are
accessible after removing the front dust cover. TEST Push button is used
to check calibration of the unit. By pressing this PB internally generated
62.5Hz frequency signal gets connected as input & the display will show
62.5Hz. If one of the set point is in between 50 Hz and 62 Hz then that
set point is treated as over frequency set point and the relay picks up.
After the set time delay the relay gives trip command which also changes
the state of output contact. The BYPASS button is provided to avoid
tripping of external circuit. By pressing BYPASS button the output
contacts get isolated which avoids interruption to the external circuit.
Trip command can be observed by TRIP LED.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: -
i) Frequency setting range : Under Frequency 40.00Hz to 50.00Hz
: Over Frequency 50.00Hz to 65.00Hz
insteps of 0.01Hz.
ii) Accuracy : 0.02Hz.
iii) Delay time adjustment : 0.1sec. to 10.0 sec. in step of 0.05sec.
iv) LED indications : ON / FAULT1 / TIME1 / FAULT2 /
TIME2 / TRIP1 & TRIP2.
v) Aux. Supply : 85 – 250V DC
vi) Frequency Sensing input : Rated 110VAC PT secondary, Range
0.6 to 1.5 times of rated.
: Block Operation below 0.6 of Rated.
vii) Burden on Power supply : 10VA Maximum
viii) Burden on PT : 1VA Maximum on PT
ix) Centre Frequency : 50.00Hz The set point above centre is
over set point and below is under set
point.
x) Reset Frequency : Programmable 0.1Hz to 5.0Hz.
xi) Confirm to : IS 3231 and IS 8686.
xii) Reset Time : Less then 50 milliseconds.
xiii) Time accuracy : Within + 1%.
xiv) Output Contacts : 3 NO, 2 NO + 1 NC, 1 NO + 2 NC, 3NC
each stage. (Specify any one while
ordering)

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 xv) Contact Type
xvi) Insulation
xvii) Impulse test
xviii) Endurance Test
xix) Noise Interference
xx) Environmental Test
xxi) Communication Port
xxii) Drawing reference
xxiii) Back Terminal Ref.
: SR or HR (Set using function FC 1 =
SR, FC 2 = HR)
: The relay is conform to IS 3231 2KV
for 1 Minute
: As per IS 8686 - 1977 for 5KV.
: The relay is tested for simulated fault
tripping operations for over 2000 times.
: Complies with IS: 8686-1977.
: Damp heat cycle test as per IS: 9000
part V.
: RS-485 and RS 232C port.
: Cabinet CSC1 Vertical MAC00302
: MSEB\ACD00802

TESTING PROCEDURE: -
• Give 85 – 250V DC supply to Aux. Supply of Relay.
• Connect the AC supply to PT input terminal of the relay.
• If the set Frequency 1 is 47.00Hz, delay time set 1 is 10 secs
& Set Frequency 2 is 58.00Hz with time delay set 2 of 5secs.
• Press MODE switch till you get Function F2. The display
shows previous frequency. For setting 47.00Hz frequency
use ↑ ↓ keys.
• Press the MODE switch to get function F4 that shows
previous Set Frequency 2. Then set 58.00Hz frequency using
↑ ↓ keys.
• Press the MODE switch to get function F6 that shows time
delay for Set Frequency 1. Adjust it to 10 seconds using ↑ ↓
keys.
• Press the MODE switch again to get function F7 that shows
time delay for Set Frequency 2. Adjust it to 5 seconds.
• When the input frequency drops to 47.00Hz, ‘Fault 1’ LED
will glow. The delay time is set for 10sec, after completion of
which, relay will trip & TRIP LED glows. When input
frequency crosses 58.00 Hz, ‘Fault 2’LED glows. After
completion of delay time, relay will trip & LED glows. (This
can also be checked by using TEST push buttons).

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