EFL IS User Manual
EFL IS User Manual
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The Ampcontrol EFL-IS relay described in this document is the property of AMPCONTROL PTY LTD. It
is furnished under a license agreement and is to be used only in accordance with the terms of the
agreement.
No part of the hardware or documentation may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means,
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information obtained herein. The information in this document has been carefully checked and is
believed to be entirely reliable with all of the necessary information included. AMPCONTROL PTY LTD
reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein to improve reliability, function, or
design, and reserves the right to revise this document and make changes from time to time in content
hereof with no obligation to notify any persons of revisions or changes. AMPCONTROL PTY LTD does
not assume any liability arising out of the application or any use of any product or circuit described
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In the interests of safety and correct equipment operation, please
take the time to read and understand the content in this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SAFETY AND OTHER WARNINGS ..................................................................6
1.1 Safe Use of Equipment ..............................................................................6
1.2 Intrinsic Safety Considerations...................................................................7
2 RECEIVING AND STORAGE ............................................................................8
2.1 Receiving ...................................................................................................8
2.2 Inspection ..................................................................................................8
2.3 Storage after Delivery ................................................................................8
2.4 Unpacking of Equipment ............................................................................8
3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................................................9
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 4.1: EFL-IS Relay Dimensions ....................................................................... 11
Figure 4.2: EFL-IS Barrier Dimensions...................................................................... 12
Figure 4.3: EFL-IS Relay and Barrier Terminal Arrangements .................................. 12
Figure 4.4: EFL-IS Typical Application Wiring Diagram ............................................. 13
Figure 6.1: Logical Operation of the EFL-IS Relay – General Overview .................... 16
Figure 6.2: EFL-IS Relay User Interface: Functionality of Operators ......................... 19
Figure 6.3: EFL-IS Relay User Interface: Functionality of LEDs ................................ 19
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instructions:
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Precautions have been taken to ensure all equipment is safe to handle and free from sharp edges.
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However care should always be taken when handling enclosures and gloves should be worn.
1.1.4 Installation
Correct operation and safety depend on the EFL-IS relay and associated equipment being installed
correctly. Mechanical and or electrical installation and maintenance of plant and equipment must only
be carried out by appropriately qualified personnel and must be tested thoroughly prior to operation.
1.1.5 Operation
As safety depends on the EFL-IS relay functioning correctly it is highly recommended that all safety
functions of the relay be periodically tested to ensure correct operation.
2.2 Inspection
Equipment that is found to be damaged or has been modified away from its published specification must
not be used. Please contact Ampcontrol if the equipment is suspected to be different than that ordered or
if it does not match the published specifications.
CAUTION!
Take care when unpacking crates as the
contents may have shifted during transport.
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3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
3.1 Product Description
The Ampcontrol EFL-IS Protection Relay provides earth fault lockout (EFLO) and frozen contact (FC)
protection that is compliant to AS/NZS 2081:2011 sections 7 & 9. The EFL-IS Relay and EFL-IS Barrier
are IECEx certified as Ex ia, provided that the conditions of use in the certification are adhered to.
While the outlet’s main contactor is open, the EFL-IS relay will use an intrinsically safe signal to
continually monitor the resistance of the phase conductors to earth, on the load side of the contactor. If
this resistance falls below an acceptable level the EFL-IS relay will initiate an EFLO trip, preventing the
outlet from being started.
The EFL-IS relay will also monitor the state of the outlet’s main contactor. If voltage appears on the line
when the contactor is open, a Frozen Contact electrical trip will occur, opening the CBR relay. If the main
contactor is either open when it should be closed or closed when it should be open a Frozen Contact
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logical trip will occur, opening the CBR relay. The CBR relay is intended to be used to open the
upstream circuit breaker. A back EMF timer is also provided to inhibit the frozen contact electrical trip
function for a short period after the main contactor is open.
The EFL-IS relay also has an undervoltage protection function which, if activated, will open the main
contactor if the outlet voltage falls below 50% of the selected system voltage.
The EFL-IS relay monitors the line voltage via the externally connected EFL-IS barrier. The external
barrier is supplied with high voltage flying lead connections to allow the high voltage terminations to be
made.
Key Features
AS/NZS 2081:2011* compliant
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3.2 Applications
The Ampcontrol EFL-IS relay is IECEx Ex ia certified and is compliant to AS/NZS 2081:2011 sections 7
& 9. It has been designed for installation on mining outlets supplying hazardous area equipment that
require earth fault lockout and frozen contact protection. The EFL-IS is capable of being installed on a
wide range of system voltages from 110V up to 1.1kV. In addition to EFLO and FC protection, the EFL-
IS also offers a selectable undervoltage protection function.
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WARNING!
The EFL-IS Relay and EFL-IS Barrier must be installed in accordance
with the conditions of use stated on the certificate. Failure to do so will
void the Ex ia certification of the product.
4 INSTALLATION
4.1 General Warnings
These instructions have been designed to assist users of the EFL-IS relay with installation.
Before the relay can be installed, there are a number of things that need to be considered and
understood to prevent incorrect or unsafe operation of the relay or the system into which it is installed.
Along with relevant competence, and an understanding of the target application, the following points
should be considered:
4.1.1 Ensure that the information provided in this user manual is fully understood.
It is extremely important that the limitations and functionality of the relay are understood to prevent
incorrect installation and use from creating a potentially dangerous risk. If in doubt as to the nature of the
limitations or their implication, consult a competent authority such as a supervisor or Ampcontrol
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technical representative.
4.1.2 Ensure that the application into which the EFL-IS relay is being installed has been
properly defined, designed and approved.
Any system intended to mitigate the risk of injury needs to be properly designed and implemented. Such
a system must be the result of structured risk analysis with the outcomes used to define the system
requirements. These requirements, in turn, will guide the choice of instrumentation, logic solvers and
actuators needed to implement the system. Understanding the needs of the system will ensure proper
selection of equipment.
4.1.3 Ensure that the EFL-IS relay will properly perform the required functions within the
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system design.
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It is important to understand how the relay is intended to interact with other equipment within a system.
For safe and reliable use, it is crucial that neither the relay’s logical operation nor its signalling be
compromised by incompatibilities with connected equipment.
4.1.4 Modifications of any form to the EFL-IS relay or barrier are prohibited.
The EFL-IS relay as supplied has been designed and manufactured to comply with the requirements of
protection standards. If modifications of any form are made to the relay or barrier, the equipment may no
longer be fit for use. If any modifications or damage to the relay or barrier is evident, do not use the
equipment and contact Ampcontrol for advice.
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Modifications must not be made to any part of the relay or barrier. As supplied, the unit is built to,
and complies with the relevant standards. Modifications to its construction will render the unit
non-compliant.
Complete and accurate records of the installation must be kept as part of the site installation.
CAUTION!
The EFL-IS Relay and EFL-IS Barrier must be mounted in such a
manner that allows unrestricted air flow through the upper and
lower air vents.
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45 114
Figure 4.1: EFL-IS Relay Dimensions
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23 114
Figure 4.2: EFL-IS Barrier Dimensions
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1,2,3,4
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MCI-NO
EFL-IS 25
RESET-NO
Main
Contactor
MC
Main Contactor
Auxiliary Contact
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Relay EFLO & UV Trip Reset
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N/O Pushbutton
MCI-COM 26
Typical Control Schematic:
UV RESET-COM
EFL-CBR CB-STOP
INT
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EARTH
START EFL-MCR MC-STOP
6 30 FC TRIP RESET
Ua VcmA VcmA
RUN INPUT PUSHBUTTON
INT EFL-IS 7 31
Ub VcmB VcmB
MC Barrier 8 32
Uc VcmC VcmC
INT
1 2 3 4
A B C Enclosure
NOTE: TERMINALS 3, 4, 12, 16, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28 & 29
Trailing/Reeling Cable ARE NOT CONNECTED
Load
closed and hence whether the main contactor should be open or closed. The RUN input tells the EFL-
IS Relay what the main contactor should be doing and the MCI input tells the EFL-IS Relay what the
main contactor is actually doing.
The EFL-IS Relay interfaces with the phase conductors of the protected outlet via the EFL-IS Barrier.
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The connection to the phase conductors is made using the three flying leads (A, B & C phase) that
extend from the EFL-IS Barrier. These leads are each 1.2m long.
2. Connect a separate 2.9MΩ resistor between each outlet phase conductor and earth, on load side
of the Main Contactor.
3. Ensure that the EFL initiates an EFLO trip when each of the resistors are placed on the phase
conductors individually.
4. Confirm that an EFLO trip prevents the main contactor from being closed.
WARNING: if the outlet is attempted to be started while these resistors are connected, and the EFL
Relay fails, the full system voltage will be applied to the resistors.
NOTE: If preforming an EFLO test with a load connected, a single 0.9MΩ resistor can be connected
between any phase and earth.
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In order to ensure that the EFL-IS Relay’s frozen contact protection is operating correctly, perform the
following test:
1. Open the main contactor that the EFL-IS Relay is protecting.
2. Apply a 25Vac or 60Vdc voltage to the load side of the contactor
3. Wait for the Back EMF timer to end.
4. Ensure that the CBR output de-energises from an Electrical Frozen Contactor (FC) trip, tripping
the upstream circuit breaker.
following test:
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6 PRODUCT OPERATION
6.1 Logical Operation of the EFL-IS Relay
The following flow chart provides an insight into the logical operation of the EFL-IS Relay. Individual test
functions are presented as sub-processes and the functionality of these tests can be seen in the
individual test flow charts.
EFL-IS Relay
Energised
No
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Open MCR:
Phase to
EFLO Trip No
earth impedance
Outlet failed EFLO test
> 1MΩ?
Enter Tripped State
No
input matches the
Discrimination
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RUN input?
Enter Tripped State
No
Yes Yes
Has the
No
‘Back emf’ timer
Is UV Protection expired?
Activated? NO
Yes
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Yes Measured
Voltage > 50% of
Setting?
No
Open MCR:
Under Voltage Trip
Line voltage < 50% of Setting
Enter Tripped State
NOTE To reset an EFLO trip, the External Reset terminals of the EFL-IS
Relay must be shorted together using an externally wired pushbutton or
relay. An EFLO trip cannot be cleared whilst the EFL-IS Relay is de-
energised.
The EFL trip point has been chosen to ensure compliance to the worst case scenario as defined in
AS/NZS 2081:2011 section 7.2.
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“Earth fault lockout protection devices shall be designed to prevent energization of the circuit interrupting
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device when the insulation resistance of any active conductor to earth is below 1 MΩ. This requirement
shall apply to any combination of active conductors to earth”
To ensure compliance with AS/NZS 2081 2011, the EFL set point is influenced by the configuration that
reduces the impedance to earth the greatest. This being all three phases shorted together through a
Load or connected motor, essentially causing all three phase leakage impedance’s to be paralleled. An
electric motor or load can be treated as a short circuit for the applied DC test voltage. Under this
circumstance the EFL needs to trip before it detects 1MΩ to ensure compliance.
The individual leakage impedances for each phase in a un-shorted configuration (due to load or motor) is
then required to be greater than 3MΩ to ensure the minimum level of safety is maintained.
measured voltage exceeds the test conditions of 25Vac or 60Vdc, then the EFL-IS Relay will initiate an
FC (Electrical) trip.
Both the FC (Logical) trip and FC (Electrical) trip will result in the EFL-IS Relay opening its CBR output
relay, which should be wired into the tripping circuit of the upstream device (e.g. circuit breaker).
An FC trip will be latched in the memory of the EFL-IS Relay and can be reset by pressing the FC Trip
Reset Button on the fascia of the EFL-IS Relay (after the fault condition has been investigated and
rectified). FC trips cannot be reset via the externally wired remote reset.
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To reset an FC trip, the button on the fascia of the EFL-IS Relay must
be pressed. A FC trip is not able to be reset unless the EFL-IS Relay’s
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If a UV trip occurs, this trip will be latched in the memory of the EFL-IS Relay. In order to clear a UV trip,
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the External Reset terminals must be shorted together. This is typically achieved through the use of an
externally wired normally open push button.
NOTE
To reset a UV trip, the External Reset terminals of the EFL-IS Relay
must be shorted together using an externally wired pushbutton or relay.
A UV trip cannot be cleared whilst the EFL-IS Relay is de-energised.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
FUNCTIONALITY
Rotate the Voltage Selector to select
to system voltage of the outlet.
The Undervoltage Protection Function
is also activated with this selector. To
turn UV Protection on, select a
system voltage within the white
portion of the circle. To turn off UV
protection, select a system voltage
from the blue side of the circle.
RST PUSHBUTTON
TIME SELECTOR FUNCTIONALITY FUNCTIONALITY
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ON Internal Fault
EFL Relay Operating
FLASH
System Healthy
A more detailed inspection would include all of the elements of a visual inspection, plus some checks
that cover the integrity of connections, fixtures and fittings such as:
Verify that the EFL, and Barrier if installed, are secured in place.
Check wiring against latest signed off schematics
Verify all electrical connections are secure with no loose screw terminals or DIN rail terminals not
fitted to rails etc.
It is recommended that the electrical protection system incorporating the EFL-IS Relay be subject to
regular functional tests at intervals determined by risk assessment or FMEA. These intervals typically
coincide with periodic maintenance checks and will cover (but not limited to) tests such as:
Functional testing of the Earth Fault Lockout (EFLO) protection function.
Functional testing of the Frozen Contact (FC) protection function.
Functional testing of the Undervoltage (UV) protection function.
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7.4 Disposal
8 SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage
Regulated Voltage 24Vdc ± 20% or,
24Vac ± 20%, 50Hz
Power Consumption < 5W
System Voltage
1.1kV Barrier (174623) 110V to 1.1kV
Certification
IECEx IECEx TRA 15.0011X
IEC 60079-0:2011 Edition:6.0
IEC 60079-11:2011 Edition:6.0
EFL-IS Relay Marking Ex ia I Ma (Um 132Vrms withdrawn)
EFL-IS Barrier Marking [Ex ia] I Ma (Um 832Vrms withdrawn)
EFL Tripping Thresholds
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FC Indication Contacts 1 x NC
30Vdc, 1.2A (DC1)
Mechanical & Environment
Dimensions (HxWxD) 111 x 45 x 114mm (EFL-IS Relay)
111 x 22 x 114mm (EFL-IS Barrier)
Terminal Max. Wire Gauge 2.5mm2
IP Rating IP20
Operating Temperature -20°C to 60°C
Humidity Between 10% relative humidity and the dew point, non-condensing
Air Flow The EFL-IS Relay and Barrier are to be mounted in a position that
allows unrestriced air flow through the upper and lower air vents.
LED Indication
LED ON OFF FLASHING
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9 EQUIPMENT LIST
Part Number Description
174624 RELAY EFL IS
174623 BARRIER EFL EXT 1.1KV IS
141479 P/SUPPLY 24V 1A DIN MOUNT
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APPENDIX A: CERTIFICATION
Certification
IECEx IECEx TRA 15.0011X
Applicant Ampcontrol CSM Pty Ltd
7 Billbrooke Close.
Cameron Park, NSW 2285
Australia
EFL-IS Relay Marking Ex ia I Ma (Um 132Vrms withdrawn)
EFL-IS Barrier Marking [Ex ia] I Ma (Um 832Vrms withdrawn)
Ambient Temperature -20˚C to + 60˚C
Standards
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1. The EFL equipment is to be installed in a non-hazardous (safe) area. The ambient temperature
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Function Terminals Um Uo Io Po Co Lo
High Voltage
Ua, Ub, & Uc 832V 26.7V 176uA 1.2mW 4.25uF 10H
Leads
Low Voltage
5,6,7 132V - - - - -
Terminals
Typical IS System Diagram
Drawing Number EFLE005 (See following page)