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GRID
PROTECTION
Customer Benefts
Ideal for over voltage / un-
der voltage application.
Adjustable voltage rating
Operation annunciation in
the form of fag
Draw out type case
Completely dust proof by
IP5X class protection
Type VAGM 22
Instantaneous Voltage Relays
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Type VAGM 22
Instantaneous Voltage Relays
Type VAGM 22
Features
Adjustable setting range
Very high drop off / pick up ratio
Unaffected by normal variation in frequency of input voltage
Simple and robust construction
Positive action without chatter
Application
Instantaneous over voltage protection of generators, capaci-
tors etc., defnite time undervoltage protection of ac motors,
automatic voltage changeover schemes and other instantane-
ous and defnite time under voltage and overvoltage applica-
tions requiring adjustable settings.
General description
VAGM 22 is standard attracted armature relay with seven equal
setting adjustable on a plug board.
A dc coil is used with an internally mounted bridge rectifer to
obtain a drop off/pick up ratio of the order of 90%. A resistance
connected in series with the coil is tapped suitably and the taps
are connected to the plug board to obtain seven equal setting. A
capacitor is used to serve as a flter unit for the bridge rectifer
and it also acts as a surge suppressor for protection the diodes
of the bridge rectifer against high voltage transients.
The dc coil is ftted with a normally open light duty contact
which is arraged to energise an auxiliary unit which provides
the necessary output contacts.
Type VAGM 22 is a single pole relay with its auxiliary unit.
Technical data
Voltage rating and setting
Relays are supplied suitable for operation on 110 volts, 50 Hz
system and have the following standard setting ranges :
Over voltage relay
110-140% adjustable in seven equal steps
Under-voltage relay
40-80% adjustable in seven equal steps
Resetting voltages
Over voltage relay : 90% of setting voltage
Under voltage relay relay : 110% of setting voltage
Operating times
Over-voltage relay:
0.060 second at 110% voltage setting
Under voltage relay :
0.025 second at zero voltage. These times are inclusive of the
opetating time of the associated auxiliary unit.
VAGM 22 relay withdrawn from case
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Type VAGM 22
Burdens (VAG coil)
Over-voltage relay :
Maximum burden at nominal voltage is 0.9VA
Under-voltage relay :
Maximum burden at nominal voltage (i.e. relay set at the low-
est setting) is 2.5 VA.
Thermal rating
Over Voltage relay :
The VAG unit can withstand three times the setting voltage on
any setting continuously.
Under-voltage relay :
The VAG unit can withstand two times the pick-up (resetting)
voltage on any setting continuously.
Accuracy
The over-voltage and under relays conform to error class index
E 5.0 as per BS 142 1966 and 5.0 as per IS 3231-1955.
Operation indicator
The relays can be ftted, if required, with an operation indicator
on the auxiliary unit. The indicator is hand reset by means of
a push-rod protruding through the relay case. On the under-
voltage relay, of reverse operation indicator is ftted i. e. it oper-
ates on drop-off or loss of voltage.
Contacts
Upto three pairs of standard self-reset contacts can be provided
on the auxiliary unit of the relay in any combination of Make
and Break. The auxiliary unit is always energized by a nor-
mally open, light duty contact of the VAG unit in case of under-
voltage relay. The auxiliary unit can be ftted with blow-out
magnet contacts also, if required, for breaking heavy or highly
inductive dc loads.
The normal position, regarding the contacts, is the de-ener-
gised position.
Contact rating : The contacts of the auxiliary unit of the relay are rated as follows :-
Type of contacts Current Make & carry continuously Make & carry for 3.0 sec Break
Standard AC 1250 VA with maxima of 5A and
660 V
7500 VA with maxima of 30A and
660V
1250VA with maxima of 5A and
660V
Standard DC 1250 W with maxima of 5A and
660 V
7500 W with maxima of 30A and
660V
100W (Resistive) or 50 W (in-
ductive) with maxima of 5A and
660V
Heavy duty mag-
netic blow-out
DC 1250 W with maxima of 5A and
660 V
7500 W with maxima of 30A and
660V
3 KW maximum
Dimensions and weights
Relay Case size Minimum overall dimensions A p p r o x i ma t e
gross weight Kg.
Hight mm Widtgh mm Depth* mm
VAGM 22 1 D Vert. 233 170 203 5.5
* Add 76 mm for maximum length of terminal studs, alternatively, 29 mm for terminal screws. The approximate gross weight given
above is inclusive of cartons, mounting appendages and terminal details. Certifed dimensional drawing of case outlines, panel cut-outs
and mounting details are available on request. The relays comply fully with the requirements of IS 3231 1965 and are suitable for
use in normal tropical environments.
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GRID
Insulation
The relay meets the requirements of IS 3231 1965/ICE-255-5
Series C-2 kV for 1 minute.
Case and fnish
Relays are supplied in single pole, metal drawout cases suitable
for fush mounting are fnished eggshell black and tropicalised.
The drawout feature considerably simplifes maintenance and
permits testing to be carried out easily and quickly. A cradle
mounted isolating switch is provided which automatically iso-
lates the trip circuit when the cradle assembly is withdrawn
from the case for maintenance. This prevents any inadvertent
tripping of the circuit breaker. The case can also be ftted with
switches to maintain the under voltage trip circuits on with-
drawal of the relay unit from the case. A flter breather is ftted
to equalize pressure inside and outside the case without admit-
ting dust.
Information required with order
1. Type of relay (under voltage or overvoltage)
2. Nominal Voltage rating. (If other than 110 volts ac suitable
interposing VTs will have to be used.)
3. Number and type (Standard or blow out magnet) of Make
and Break contacts required.
4. Whether operation indicator required. If so whether any fag
inscription is required.
5. Voltage rating of the auxiliary unit(*)
6. Type of mounting fush or projection.
(*) It is preferable to have a dc or separate ac auxiliary voltage
supply for the auxiliary unit.
ALSTOM T&D INDIA LIMITED
Pallavaram Works
19/1, G.S.T. Road,
Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 043
Tel: 91-44-2264 8000
Fax: 91-44-2264 0040
ALSTOM T&D Worldwide Contact Centre:
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