Current and voltage measuring RXIK 1, RXEEB 1

relays and RXIB 24

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Issued June 1999
Changed since July 1998
Data subject to change without notice

RXIK 1 RXEEB 1 RXIB 24

(SE980082)
(SE980081) (SE970869)

Features RXIK low current relay, 50-60 Hz and dc • 10 mA to 15 A total range for four models
• High sensitivity 0,5-2 mA ac
• Low CT burden and high overload capacity
• Low power consumption in measuring
circuit, 20 µW RXEEB low voltage relay, dc
• High sensitivity 0,1-1,2 and 1-12 V dc
• High overload capacity, 125 mA
continuously • 0-0,12 and 0-1,2 V setting of hysteresis
• Low power consumption in measuring
RXIB high speed current relay, 50 or 60 Hz
circuit, down to 0,056 µW
• Operate time 4–15 ms
• High overload capacity, 150 V continuously
• Resetting time 5–11 ms

Application The current and voltage measuring relays are The current relay RXIB 24 is generally used
mainly intended for power and system indus- where high-speed and consistent operate and
trial applications. The relays should be reset times are required. Its speed and consis-
mounted on terminal bases and combined tency make the RXIB especially suitable for
with auxiliary relays, time relays etc. breaker-failure applications where it is impor-
tant that the set breaker-failure time is not
The current relay RXIK 1 is used where high unduly influenced by variations in operate or
sensitivity is required, e.g. in the shaft current reset time of the current-measuring relay.
relay type RARIC, where a variant of RXIK 1 The RAICA breaker-failure relay, for exam-
constitutes the measuring unit. When shunt ple, incorporates the RXIB for its current-
connected, the relay can be used to measure measuring function. Similarly, the RXIB’s
large direct currents. The shunt wires may be speed and precision in both operate and reset
long and have small area as the relay power time are ideal for high-speed current-blocking
consumption is very low. In conjunction with relay applications. For example, to supervise
additional units, special versions of RXIK 1 the operation of transformer sudden-pressure
may be used in e.g. overcurrent relays, relays, which may operate incorrectly as a
neutral point voltage relays and differential result of severe external faults. The RXIB is
relays to operate even at very low frequen- then used in a protective system which
cies. responds rapidly to the external fault condi-
tion, operating quickly enough to open the
pressure relay trip circuit before the pres-
sure- relay has operated.
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Application (cont’d) Additionally, this high-speed relay can be The dc voltage relay RXEEB 1 has high sen-
used to improve the security of other sensi- sitivity. The relay can be used in control cir-
tive high-speed relays by modifying their cuits, to monitor and indicate voltage levels
pick-up setting without adversely affecting or, via a tachometer generator, rotation speed.
overall operating time. The RXIB should also The version with normally energized output
be considered for high-set direct trip applica- terminal can also be used in equipment for
tions because of its high-speed and low tran- lifts or cranes where, for safety reasons, fail-
sient overreach. ure to operate due to interruption of the auxil-
iary power supply is not accepted.

Design The RXIK 1 is a static, sensitive, high-speed ripple volt-age at the output of the rectifier
ac and dc overcurrent relay with two change- circuit. This technique reduces filtering
over contacts. It consists mainly of a level requirements, thus contributing to the relay’s
detector with an amplifier, a potentiometer, high speed on both operate and reset.
RC-circuits and regulating (zener) diodes.
The operate value is set with a knob at the The operating value is set by means of the
front. To reduce the risk of undesired opera- potentiometer knob which can be continu-
tion upon high frequency signals, the input ously adjusted from one to three times the
has an RC-circuit which causes the operate scale factor (Is).
value of the relay to increase with the fre-
quency. The output circuit has a smoothing The scale factor (Is) is changed by reconnect-
filter which ensures stable function of the ing a lead to one of three positions on a
output relay. The measuring input is galvani- screw-type CT tap block, located at the lower
cally connected with the terminal for the aux- right side of the module face plate. In order to
iliary voltage (±12 V dc). Therefore the avoid opening the CT secondary circuit,
auxiliary voltage should be supplied via gal- reconnection of the scale factor is only to be
vanically isolated converters. Suitable con- carried out when the relay is withdrawn from
verters are RXTUG 22H for dc and RXTUB the terminal base. There are four sets of
2 for ac voltage. RXIK 1 can be used for mea- Reconnectible scale factors available:
suring in both voltage and current circuits.
The input is therefore connected both to Scale factor, Is
current terminals 31 and 41 and to voltage 10; 25; 50 mA
terminals 21 and 22. 0,1; 0,25; 0,5 A
0,2; 0,5; 1 A
A short-circuiting connector, type RTXK, is 1; 2,5; 5 A
supplied with ac current measuring relays.
The connector is mounted on the rear of the Two variants of RXIB are available with
terminal base (not supplied). The relay cur- respect to auxiliary voltage. One can be
rent-measuring is fed through the RTXK so reconnected (via a screw-type block at the
that the current transformer secondary circuit upper right side of the face plate) for dc 36
is automatically short-circuited when the and 48-55 V, the other for dc 110-125, 220
relay is removed from the terminal base. If and 250 V. Auxiliary voltage is normally sup-
the short-circuiting function is not required, plied directly from the station battery.
e.g. if RXIK 1 is connected to a shunt, con-
nection can be made to the current terminals A short-circuiting connector, type RTXK, is
(31 and 41) via a connector RTXI or to the supplied with ac current relay modules. This
voltage terminals (21 and 22). The relay connector mounts on the rear of the terminal
occupies one seat (2U 6C). base (not supplied). The relay current-mea-
suring circuits is fed through the RTXK so
The RXIB 24 is a static, high-speed ac over- that the current transformer secondary circuit
current relay. It consists mainly of an is automatically short-circuited when the
air-gapped input current transformer with relay is removed from the terminal base. The
three setting taps on the primary side, voltage relay occupies two seats (2U 12C).
converter, rectifier, level detector, potentiom-
eter for setting, and amplifier (which drives a
reed-type output relay with one make con-
tact). The voltage from the input CT is con-
verted to a three-phase quantity to reduce the
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The RXEEB 1 is a static dc voltage relay ically isolated from the input signal source.
with electronic output. It measures the abso- Auxiliary output relays suitable for use with
lute voltage or only the positive or negative RXEEB 1 are RXMA 1, RXMB 1, RXMC 1,
dc voltage. The relay requires auxiliary volt- RXMT 1, RXMM 1 or RXME 1. The relay
age dc ±24 V or 48 V with the supply galvan- occupies one seat (2U 6C).

Technical data
RXIK 1
Current scale, Is 0,5-2 mA, 50-60 Hz
Operate value dc approx. 1,35 x set value
Input impedance 82 ohm
Overload capacity 125 mA cont. 500 mA in 1 s
Resetting ratio ac > 99%
dc > 80%
Operate time 10-30 ms at 1,3 x Is
Resetting time approx. 200 ms at 10 x Is
Auxiliary voltage ±12 V ±20%
Permitted ambient temperature -20°C to +55°C
Power consumption:
Current circuit approx. 20 µVA at lowest value
Auxiliary voltage 0,7 W before operation
1,3 W after operation
Insulation tests:
Dielectric test 2,0 kV 50 Hz 1 min
Impulse test 5 kV 1,2/50 ms, 0,5 J
Disturbance tests:
Power frequency test 0,5 kV 50 Hz
Fast transient test 4-8 kV 2 min
1 MHz burst test 2,5 kV 2 s
Dimensions 2U 6C modules
Weight 0,2 kg
Contact data:
No. of contacts 2 change-over
Max. system voltage ac or dc 250 V
Current carrying capacity
continuously 4A
during 1 s 10 A
Making and conducting capacity with an
inductive load L/R > 10 ms
during 200 ms 20 A
during 1 s 10 A
Breaking capacity
ac PF > 0,1
dc L/R < 40 ms 48 V 0,5 A
110 V 0,2 A
220 V 0,1 A
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Technical data (cont’d)

RXIB 24
Total scale range 10 mA-15 A
Rated frequency, fn 50 or 60 Hz
Auxiliary voltage, EL 36, 48-55 or 110-125, 220, 250 V dc + 20%
Operate time at instantaneous
current change from 0 to
1,1 x set value 10-15 ms
2,5 x set value 4-6 ms
Resetting ratio > 70%
Resetting time at instantaneous
current change to 0 from
1,1 x set value 5 ms
70 x set value 10-11 ms
Consistency of operate value/
setting and graduation error
(% of highest setting) <1/<5
(<1/<10 for Is = 5 A)
Percent change in operate current:
at frequency change
within fn ±5 Hz -2,5%/Hz
per °C temperature change < 0,15%
per % auxiliary voltage change 0,05%
Transient overreach at lowest/
highest setting 10/10% at τ > 10 ms
Permitted ambient temperature -25°C to +55°C
Power consumption
Auxiliary voltage circuit at rated Before operation After operation
dc voltage 48/55 V 0,7/1,2 1,2/1,6 W
110/125 V 0,5/0,7 1,1/1,4 W
220/250 V 1,6/1,8 2,3/2,6 W
Current circuit
Overload capacity and power consumption
Overload Power cons.
Scale factor Is Cont. 1s 0,5 s I = Is
A A A mVA
10 mA 0,30 4,4 5,7 5
25 mA 0,70 12 15 6
50 mA 1,2 15 19 7
0,1 A 2,7 33 43 6
0,25 A 6,5 100 130 7
0,5 A 10 180 230 9
0,2 A 6,8 180 230 6
0,5 A 11 230 300 9
1 A 15 230 300 18
1 A 15 230 300 18
2,5 A 20 350 450 55
5 A 20 350 450 150
Insulation tests:
Dielectric test, Voltage circuits to
contact circuits and earth 2,0 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
Current circuits to other circuits
and earth 2,5 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
Impulse voltage test 5,0 kV, 1,2/50 µs, 0,5 J
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RXIB 24
Disturbance tests:
Power frequency test 0,5 kV, 50 Hz, 2 min
Fast transient test 4-8 kV, 2 min
1 MHz burst test 2,5 kV, 2 s
Dimensions 2U 12C modules
Weight 0,7 kg
Contact data:
No. of contacts 1 make
Max. system voltage dc/ac 250/250 V
Current carrying capacity (for already
closed contact) 200 ms/1 s 3/2,5 A
continuously 2A
Making and conducting capacity L/R
> 10 ms, 200 ms/1 s 2/2 A
Breaking capacity
ac PF > 0,1 max. 250 V 0,6 A
dc L/R < 40 ms 24/48 V 1/0,5 A
110/125 V 0,2/0,16 A
220/250 V 0,1/0,08 A

RXEEB 1
Operate dc value, adjustable (1-12) x US
Scale factor, US (Reconnectable) 0,1 V or 1 V
Setting and graduation error
(% of highest setting) <5
Hysteresis, adjustable
(the difference between operate value and
reset value) (0-1,2) x US
Overload capacity continuously 150 V
Input resistance:
Input voltage < 12 V 180 kohm
For input voltages > 12 V < 150 V 100 kohm
Output dc voltage 24 or 48 V
Permitted output current < 100 mA
Operate time at instantaneous
voltage change from 0 to:
1,3 x set value < 30 ms
2 x set value < 25 ms
Auxiliary dc voltage, EL ±24 V or 48 V
Permitted auxiliary voltage deviation -20% to +10%
Permitted ambient temperature -20°C to +55°C
Power consumption excl. aux. relay
auxiliary voltage circuit 1,6 W
measuring circuit, highest/
lowest setting 0,8 mW/0,056 µW
Percent change in operate and
reset voltage:
per % auxiliary voltage change
1-12 V < 0,05%/%
0,1-1,2 V < 0,15%/%
per °C temperature change < 0,15%/°C
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Technical data (cont’d)

RXEEB 1
Insulation test:
Dielectric test Not applicable
Impulse voltage test 5,0 kV, 1,2/50 µs, 0,5 J
Disturbance test:
1 MHz burst test
common mode 2,5 kV, 2 s
differential mode 1,0 kV, 2 s
Dimensions 2U 6C modules
Weight 0,25 kg

Ordering and Specify for each relay;

terminal • Type
diagrams • Quantity
• Ordering No.
• Scale range

21

(96000147)
31 +
RXIK 1 Ι>
Ι
41
Ordering No. RK 418 004-AA 13 12
11 28 18
16 15
14
– +
12V 12V 0

RXIB 24
Ordering No. selection table; 131
(96000148)

Ι> 141
Ι
Ordering No. Rated auxiliary dc 115 114
voltage V (EL) 224 225
+
RK 413 140-.. 36, 48-55 V
EL
RK 413 141-.. 110-125, 220, 250 V

Please note that the ordering number is completed with letters from the selection table below,
depending on measuring frequency and scale range.
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Letter selection table

Frequency Scale range (A)

0,01-0,15 0,1-1,5 0,2-3 1-15
50 Hz BB BC BD BE
60 Hz CB CC CD CE

Example: A 48 V dc relay with 1-15 A setting range for 50 Hz has the ordering number
RK 413 140-BE.

RXEEB 1

(96000149)
24 26 18 28
With normally non- RK 427 102-AD 17
27 21
energized output terminal 25 U>
1)

With normally RK 427 102-BD 15 13 11

energized output terminal 0 24V– 24V+
1) 48V output relay

Us = 0,1 V –
Us = 1 V Connect 18 to 28

±U –
±U Connect 25 to 26
-U Connect 25 to 24

References Breaker failure relay RAICA 1MRK 505 005-BEN

RARIC shaft current relay 1MRK 502 003-BEN

RXMB 1, RXMC 1 auxiliary relays 1MRK 508 006-BEN

RXMA 1, RXME 1, RXMM 1, RXMT 1

auxiliary relays 1MRK 508 015-BEN

COMBIFLEX
accessories incl. power supply 1MRK 513 004-BEN

COMBIFLEX
connection and installation components 1MRK 513 003-BEN

Manufacturer ABB Automation Products AB

Substation Automation Division
SE-721 59 Västerås
Sweden
Tel: +46 (0) 21 34 20 00
Fax: +46 (0) 21 14 69 18
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