373-ELR Earth Leakage Protection Relay

Residual current devices are used to detect potentially dangerous earth

fault currents before damage is caused. An undetected fault current may
lead to cables overheating, which could start a fire. If high fault currents
are involved, hazardous voltages may also appear on earthed equipment,
putting lives at risk. The 373-ELR earth leakage protection relay allows
the fault current to be continuously monitored and compared with the
user selectable leakage level. Should the leakage exceed this level, the
relay will trip to indicate a fault condition. With a very fast response
time of under 40ms, the supply can be disconnected before serious
damage can occur. This product is intended to provide a high degree
of earth leakage protection and monitoring for any electrical
Features equipment, specifically motors and their control gear, generator sets
Precision digital settings and transformers.
LED bargraph display
10 selectable trip levels 30mA to 10A Description
16 selectable time delay The 373-ELR range offers a standard DPCO version, incorporating a single set point,
0ms to 10 seconds LED leakage level indicator and double-pole change over relay contacts. The default relay
Less than 40ms response time operation is to de-energise on trip, however, relay operation can be reversed to energise on
trip by fitting a wire link between two terminals. For additional functionality, an optional
0-1mA analogue output
pre-alarm relay version is available where the main set point relay has two single-pole
8 amp 250V rated relay contacts change over contacts, one which will de-energise on trip function and the other which will
User selectable energise or de-energise when the leakage level reaches 60% of the selected setting.
de-energise link
Double-pole change over relay This protector does not check the continuity of any part of the earthing circuit. It is
designed for secondary protection due to the externally connected current transformer and
Single-pole pre-alarm option
contactor components. Life protection devices require an integral CT and main contactor.
Benefits
Operation
DIN rail 43880 enclosure
The 373-ELR features two incremental rotary selector switches on the front panel and a
Switched mode supply accepts a wide series of LED annunciators. The 10 position trip current switch offers selectable earth
range of auxiliary voltages leakage current settings from 30mA to 10 amps and the 16 position time delay set point
Detects residual current flow switch offers additional delay for fault discrimination, selectable from 0 to 10 seconds.
Isolation of faulty circuits When the 30mA trip current leakage is selected, the time delay is disabled. Once the
trip current and time delay selections have been made, a green LED provides indication
Insulation monitoring
of mains healthy supply. The red LED will automatically illuminate if the pre-set leakage
Advanced warning of faults level has been exceeded, after any selected time delay.
Complementary range of core
balanced CTs The unit also incorporates a bargraph of five yellow LEDs providing indication of the
level of leakage in 20% increments. When all five LEDs are illuminated the leakage
Protection of expensive power assets
level has reached 100% of the set point setting. The enhanced pre-alarm single-pole
change over relay contact version also incorporates a red LED providing indication that
Applications
the level of leakage has reached 60% of the selected range and that the pre-alarm
Switchgear relay has operated.
Distribution systems
Generator sets The unit features a combined reset and test button. A short press of the button will
reset the unit after a trip and one long press initiates an electronic confidence check.
Control panels The relay latches on to a fault until the test/reset button is pressed or the auxiliary
Building management power is removed. The relay will de-energise on trip (fail safe) as standard. Fitting a link
Utility power monitoring between two terminals will select energise on trip.
Process control
Analogue Outputs
Motor protection
The 373-ELR unit incorporates a 0/1mA analogue output which equals 0% to 100% of
Transformer protection the selected tripping level. It can be used to drive an external test meter or panel meter,
thus providing measurements for test commissioning and a useful indication of potential
Approvals problems. The analogue output also enables fault level diagnosis to be communicated
UL 3111-1 File No: E203000 into building management or intelligent SCADA systems, whereby insulation
CSA compliant deterioration can be monitored over a period of time and preventative maintenance
arrangements made prior to expensive equipment failure.
EMC and LVD
Core Balanced Current Transformers
The leakage current is determined by passing the phase conductors (and neutral if
present) through a core balanced current transformer. All supply cables must pass
through the same aperture. The current transformers sum the currents flowing into
and back from the load. Ideally, the load will have no leakage current, so current flow
through the CT will completely cancel out. For example, 100 amps flowing into load
and 97 amps flowing back provides an output of 3 amps. Crompton offers a full range
of core balanced current transformers suitable for use with 373-ELR earth leakage
protection relays.

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Specification - Earth Leakage Dimensions
Measuring input From core balanced current transformer 110.0mm 4.32"
Overload 20 x nominal for 1 second
73.0mm 2.87"
Frequency 50Hz or 60Hz 10%
Auxiliary voltage 12-48V dc, 24-48V ac and dc or
100-250V ac and dc
Auxiliary burden Less than 1.5 Watts
Trip current settings Selectable 30mA, 100mA, 200mA, 300mA,
500mA, 1A, 2A, 3A, 5A, 10A
Trip accuracy 50% <trip point current
<100% in accordance with IEC 1543
Trip response time <40ms (at 5 x rated trip current, ignoring the
selected time delay)
Time delay set points Selectable 0ms, 50ms, 100ms, 150ms, 200ms,
300ms, 400ms, 500ms, 600ms, 700ms, 800ms,
900ms, 1 second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds. 33.0mm 1.3"
When 30mA leakage is selected,
48.0mm 1.89"
the time delay is disabled
Indication 5 yellow LED bargraph for leakage levels
Red LED indicated trip function 71.0mm
Green LED indicated auxiliary power presence 2.79"
Red LED pre-alarm indication (SPCO version only)
Relay contacts Standard: 2-pole change over
Option: 2 1-pole change over (pre-alarm
and main alarm)
Relay contact rating 8 amps at 250V ac

90.5mm
8 amps at 30V dc resistive

62.5mm

46.0mm

3.56"
2.46"

1.87"
Relay mechanical life >100,000 operations
Analogue output 0 to 1mA = 0 to 100% of selected tripping
level. Compliance 1V, accuracy 10%
Enclosure style DIN 43880, rail width 70mm
Compliant with EMC and LVD, UL 3111-1 File No: E203000,
CSA 22.2/1010.1-92 BSEN 50081-1, BSEN 50082-2, DIN 43880
IEC 60255-22-1 (BS5992), IEC 60255-11,
BSEN 61543 (IEC 1543), BSEN 61010 (IEC 1010),
EN 60068 (IEC 68) Connections
Material Flame retardant UL94V0 The equipment grounding
Terminals 1 to 4mm2 solid or stranded conductors. conductor must bypass the CT

IP20 protection
Operating temperature 10C to +60C
Storage temperature 20C to +70C
Relative humidity <95% non condensing
Weight <250g
Fused
Dimensions 71mm wide x 90.5mm high x 73mm deep Auxiliary
2.79" wide x 3.56" high x 2.87" deep Supply

Product Codes Double-pole Change Over Relay

Remote
Frequency Auxiliary supply Cat. no. Reset
Switch
50Hz 12-48V dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A1-ST
50Hz 24-48V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A2-ST
50Hz 100-250V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A3-ST
60Hz 12-48V dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A1-ST
60Hz 24-48V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A2-ST GND

60Hz 100-250V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A3-ST

Product Codes Pre-Alarm Single-pole Change Over Relay

Frequency Auxiliary supply Cat. no.
50Hz 12-48V dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A1-PA Link to energise
50Hz 24-48V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A2-PA on trip

50Hz 100-250V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A3-PA Commissioning

Meter
60Hz 12-48V dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A1-PA
Relay 1 Relay 2
60Hz 24-48V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A2-PA
60Hz 100-250V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A3-PA

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 CBT-94F Core Balanced Current Transformsers
The CBT-94F series of core balanced current transformers are exclusively
for use with our 373-ELR earth leakage protection relay. The extremely
sensitive toroidal core and secondary winding are encapsulated by a self
extinguishing case providing excellent mechanical strength, protection
from damage and electrical insulation.

Description
Residual current devices are used to detect potentially dangerous earth fault currents
before damage is caused. An undetected fault current may lead to cables overheating,
which could start a fire. If high fault currents are involved, hazardous voltages may also
appear on earthed equipment, putting lives at risk. An earth leakage protection relay is
intended to provide a high degree of protection and monitoring for any electrical
Features equipment, specifically motors and their control gear, generator sets and transformers.
Leakage measurement range The leakage current is determined by passing the phase conductors (and neutral if
0-10 amps present) through a core balanced current transformer.
6 models available
Integral wire sealable terminal cover
Operation
Primary conductors should be grouped together and fed through the current transformer
Flame retardant high impact moulded aperture. It is essential that each conductor passes through the device in the same
case direction. Each phase conductor (and neutral if present) must pass through the current
transformer. The current transformers sum the currents flowing into and back from the
Benefits load. Ideally, the load will have no leakage current, so current flow through the CT will
completely cancel out. For example, 100 amps flowing into load and 97 amps flowing
Reduction of high currents for ease of
back provides an output of 3 amps.
metering
Wide operating temperature The equipment grounding conductor must always bypass the current transformer.
10C to +50C The connections between the current transformer and protector should be kept as short as
Steel mounting feet supplied possible to minimise signal noise. For best results, use screened cable with the screen
grounded at the protector.
Long product life

Applications
Switchgear
Specification
Distribution systems System voltage 720V maximum
Generator sets Test voltage 3kV ac for 1 minute
Control panels System frequency 50Hz or 60Hz
Motor protection Primary ratings From 30mA to 10A
Transformer protection Secondary terminals Protected to IP20
Overload protection Operating temperature 10C to +50C
Enclosure UL94V0 flame retardant plastic
Approvals Compliant with IEC185, VDE 0414
IEC 185 Mounting hardware Steel mounting feet for wall or base mounting
VDE 0414

Product Codes and Dimensions

Aperture
Dim E Dim A Dim B Dim C Dim D Cat no.
35mm 100mm 79mm 26mm 48.5mm CBT-94F-035
70mm 130mm 110mm 32mm 66mm CBT-94F-070
105mm 170mm 146mm 38mm 94mm CBT-94F-105
140mm 220mm 196mm 49mm 123mm CBT-94F-140
210mm 299mm 284mm 69mm 161mm CBT-94F-210
300mm 400mm 380mm CBT-94F-300

A 33

C D
E
B

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373-GFR Ground Fault Relay
The 373-GFR is designed to detect dangerous ground fault currents
before damage is caused to expensive power assets. An undetected
fault current may lead to cables overheating, which could start a fire.
If high fault currents are involved, hazardous voltages may also appear on
grounded equipment, putting lives at risk. The 373-GFR ground fault relay
allows the fault current to be continuously monitored and compared with
the user selectable trip level. Should the fault exceed this level, the relay
will trip to indicate a fault condition. With a very fast response time of
under 40ms, the supply can be disconnected before serious damage can
occur. This product is intended to provide a high degree of ground fault
protection and monitoring for any type of electrical equipment,
specifically switchboards, generator sets and transformers. Features
Precision digital settings
Operation LED bargraph display
The 373-GFR offers a single-pole change over relay contact incorporating a single set 10 selectable trip levels
point, which will de-energise on trip. The relay senses the ground current by measuring 100 to 1200 amps
the voltage developed across the N-G link impedance under a fault condition. We offer 16 selectable time delay
link selection of two standard N-G impedances, 0.2m ohms or 2m ohms. This is a very 0ms to 10 seconds
cost effective method, since a current transformer is not required. Less than 40ms response time
The 373-GFR features two incremental rotary selector switches on the front panel and a 0-1mA analogue output
series of LED annunciators. The 10 position trip current switch offers selectable ground User selectable input range of 0.2m
fault current settings from 100 to 1200 amps and the 16 position time delay set point ohms or 2m ohms
switch offers additional delay for fault discrimination, selectable from 0 to 10 seconds. User selectable latching/self-resetting
Single-pole change over relay
Once the trip current and time delay selections have been made, a green LED provides
indication of mains healthy supply. The red LED will automatically illuminate if the 8 amp 250V rated relay contacts
pre-set fault level has been exceeded, (after any selected time delay). The unit also
incorporates a bargraph of 5 yellow LEDs providing indication of the level of fault in Benefits
20% increments. When all 5 LEDs are illuminated the fault level has reached 100% of DIN rail 43880 enclosure
the set point setting.
Switched mode supply accepts a wide
range of auxiliary voltages
The unit features a combined reset and test button. A short press of the button will
reset the unit after a trip and one long press initiates an electronic confidence check. Isolation of faulty circuits
The relay latches on to a fault until the test/reset button is pressed or the auxiliary Insulation monitoring
power is removed. However, automatic reset can be achieved by fitting a wire Advanced warning of faults
between two terminals. The relay will de-energise on trip (fail safe) as standard.
Protection of expensive power assets
Analogue Outputs Current transformer not required
The 373-GFR unit incorporates an 0/1mA analogue output which equals 0% to 100% of
the selected tripping level. It can be used to drive an external test meter or panel meter,
Applications
thus providing measurements for test commissioning and a useful indication of potential Switchgear
problems. The analogue output also enables fault level diagnosis to be communicated Distribution systems
into building management or intelligent SCADA systems, whereby insulation
Generator sets
deterioration can be monitored over a period of time and preventative maintenance
arrangements made prior to expensive equipment failure. Control panels
Utility power monitoring
Transformer protection
Product Codes Single-pole change over relay
Approvals
Frequency Auxiliary supply Cat. no. UL 3111-1 File No: E203000
50Hz 12-48V dc 373-GFRW-SHC5-A1-SP CSA compliant
50Hz 24-48V ac/dc 373-GFRW-SHC5-A2-SP EMC and LVD
50Hz 100-250V ac/dc 373-GFRW-SHC5-A3-SP
60Hz 12-48V dc 373-GFRW-SHC6-A1-SP
60Hz 24-48V ac/dc 373-GFRW-SHC6-A2-SP
60Hz 100-250V ac/dc 373-GFRW-SHC6-A3-SP

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 Dimensions Specification - Ground Fault

110.0mm (4.32") Measuring input AC voltage developed across N-G link

73.0mm (2.87") Measuring range 0.2 or 2 shunt impedance link selectable
Overload Maximum input voltage 600V
Frequency 50/60Hz
Auxiliary voltage 12 - 48V dc , 24 - 48V ac and dc or
100 - 250V ac.and dc
Auxiliary burden Less than 1.5 Watts
Trip current settings Selectable 100A, 150A, 200A, 250A, 300A,
450A, 600A, 750A, 800A, 1200A
Trip accuracy 50% <trip point current <100% in accordance
with IEC 1543
Trip response time <40ms (at 5 x rated trip current, ignoring the
selected time delay)
Time delay set points Selectable 0ms, 50ms, 100ms, 150ms, 200ms,
33.0mm (1.3")
300ms, 400ms, 500ms, 600ms, 700ms,
48.0mm (1.89") 800ms, 900ms. 1 second, 2 seconds,
5 seconds, 10 seconds.
Indication 5 yellow LED bargraph for fault levels
Red LED indicated trip function
71.0mm (2.79") Green LED indicated auxiliary power presence
Relay contacts 1-pole change over (SPCO or NO+NC)
contacts
Relay contact rating 8 amps at 250V ac
8 amps at 30V dc resistive
Relay mechanical life >100,000 operations
90.5mm (3.56")
62.5mm (2.46")

46.0mm

Analogue output 0 to 1 mA = 0 to 100% of selected tripping

(1.87")

level. Compliance 1V, accuracy 10%

Enclosure style DIN 43880, rail width 70mm
Compliant with EMC and LVD, UL 3111-1 File No: E203000,
CSA 22.2/1010.1-92, BSEN 50081-1,
BSEN 50082-2, IEC 60255-22-1 (BS5992),
IEC 60255-11, BSEN 61543 (IEC 1543),
DIN 43880 BSEN 61010 (IEC 1010), EN 60068 (IEC 68)
Material Flame retardant UL94V0
Terminals 1 to 4mm2 solid or stranded conductors.
IP20 protection
Operating temperature 10C to +60C
Storage temperature 20C to +70C
Relative humidity <95% non condensing
Weight <250g
Dimensions 71mm wide x 90.5mm high x 73mm deep
2.79" wide x 3.56" high x 2.87" deep

Connections
Install the neutral to ground shunt resistor in a suitable location. Connect the shunt
sense wires directly to terminals N (neutral side) and G (ground side) on the relay.
Cabling between the shunt resistor and the ground fault relay should be kept to
a minimum.

NORMAL TRIP Terminal No.

CLOSED OPEN
23 24 25 15 16 17 18 19 20

14 13

+ N Neutral input
AUX

COM COM _ G Ground input

OPEN CLOSED 13 Fused auxiliary supply ()
14 Fused auxiliary supply (+)
LINK FOR
15 Default operation is
LATCHING RELAY
non-latching
ANALOGUE +
16 Fit link to enable relay
OUTPUT _
N

latch on trip
SIGNAL

LINK FOR 17/18 Analogue output 0/1mA

200 SHUNT
G

19 Default input range is for

2m shunt
20 Link to select 200 shunt
input
25 Relay (NO)
24 Relay (COM)
23 Relay (NC)

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