BE1-51, BE1-51/27C, BE1-51/27R

BE1-51
BE1-51/27C
BE1-51/27R
TIME OVERCURRENT
RELAY

The BE1-51 Series of Time Overcurrent Relays is microprocessor-based

to provide versatile overload and fault protection on 50Hz or 60Hz systems.
APPLICATION
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ADVANTAGES
• One relay can simultaneously monitor three phases plus neutral
currents.
• 16 field selectable characteristic curves, including inverse, definite, SPECIFICATIONS
I²t, and BS 142 functions. Pages 3 - 6
• Wide range sensing inputs with continuously adjustable pickup.
• Up to two instantaneous elements available.
• Large array of options, including voltage control and voltage
restraint.
• Five year warranty. EXTERNAL
CONNECTIONS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ORDERING

INFORMATION
INSTRUCTION MANUALS Pages 9 - 12
Request publication: BE1-51: 9137200997
BE1-51/27C: 9137200998
BE1-51/27R: 9137200999
TIMING CURVES
Request publication 9137200897
STANDARDS, DIMENSIONS and ACCESSORIES
Request Bulletin SDA

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APPLICATION

THE BE1-51 SERIES confirm the integrity of outputs, LEDs and targets, and
simplifies calibration.
Time overcurrent relays provide phase and ground fault
protection for distribution circuits, generators, transfor-
mers and other major components of the power system. INSTANTANEOUS OVERCURRENT MONITORING
The relays need to be capable of a wide range of pickup
One or two instantaneous outputs, individually adjust-
settings and characteristics in order to coordinate
able for current level, may be specified as an aid in
properly with other protective devices in the power
coordinating a relay scheme.
system.
VOLTAGE CONTROL
The BE1-51 family of time overcurrent relays provides
single or multiple phase current sensing within a single The BE1-51/27C Time Overcurrent Relay provides
unit. These relays feature a pickup setting range of 0.5 to voltage controlled backup phase fault protection for a
12 amperes and a variety of timing characteristics for generator and power system when protective devices
proper coordination. located downstream from the generator fail to operate.
The time overcurrent response is inhibited when the
The overcurrent timing functions provide a means to co- monitored system voltage is above the voltage control
ordinate with other protective devices and to discriminate setting, allowing setting below load current levels.
between fault currents and transitory overloads.Table 1 Instantaneous overcurrent response (if included) is not
illustrates typical applications. An extended range timing affected.
option is available which delays the standard functions
by a timing factor of approximately 5.7. This further VOLTAGE RESTRAINT
enhances flexibility in meeting application objectives.
Under fault conditions, system voltage may collapse to
The optional neutral defeat function allows neutral current a low value compared to the relatively small voltage
sensing to be disabled. This allows the user to energize drop associated with overloads. The BE1-51/27R Time
desired circuits and block tripping due to unbalanced Overcurrent Relay with voltage restraint decreases the
currents reflected in the neutral circuit. After the circuits current pickup proportionally to this voltage reduction to
are balanced, the neutral defeat function would be increase overcurrent sensitivity of the relay during fault
switched off and neutral protection would be enabled. conditions. Neutral time overcurrent response and
The built-in test (BIT) provides an operational check to instantaneous overcurrent response (if included) are
not affected.

Table 1 - Applications Summary

Function Typical
Protective Special Characteristics
Number Name Application

B1 Short Inverse Generator, busses Relatively short time, desirable where preserving system
stability is a critical factor.
B2, E2 Long Inverse Motors Provides protection for starting surges and
overloads of short duration.
B3 Definite Time General use Timing relatively independent of current.
Useful in sequential tripping schemes.
B4 Moderately Inverse Transmission and Accommodates moderate load changes, as may
feeder lines. Useful in occur on parallel lines where one line may
both phase and ground occasionally have to carry both loads.
fault applications.
B5, E4, E5 Inverse Feeder lines, or Provides additional variations of the inverse
B6, E6 Very Inverse backup protection for characteristic, thereby allowing flexibility in
B7, E7 Extremely Inverse other types of relays meeting load variations, or in coordinating
with other relays.
B8 I²T Prevents tripping from motor starting currents.
Motors Provides protection against light, medium and
C1-C8 I²T with Limits heavy overloads.
All of the Extended Timing See B1 through Provides a second set of the above listed curves
above, Range C8 above with longer timing for increased flexibility.
Extended

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SPECIFICATIONS

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Type O P R S T
The specifications on these pages define the many
features and options that can be combined to exactly Nominal 48Vdc 125 Vdc 24 Vdc 48 Vdc 250 Vdc
satisfy an application requirement. A block diagram Voltage 120 Vac 125 Vdc 230 Vac
(Figure 1) is included to show how various standard Burden 6.6 W 6.7 W 7.2 W 5.0 W 7.8 W
features, as well as the options, relate to each other. 12.8 VA 5.3 W 19.8 VA

INPUTS
All ac references are at 50/60 Hz.

Current Sensing Table 3 - Power Supply Options

In most models, two ranges are included (HIGH/LOW),
each with its own pair of input terminals. Note: Units with OUTPUTS
three-phase-and-neutral sensing have single input
ranges only. The current sensing characteristics at All output contacts are rated as follows:
100/120 Vac, 50/60 Hz, are shown in Table 2.
Resistive

120/240 Vac Make 30 A for 0.2 seconds, carry

SENSING INPUT MAXIMUM BURDEN AT
TYPE CONTINUOUS MAX. TAP VALUE 7 A continuously, break 7 A.
CURRENT*
250 Vdc Make and carry 30 A for 0.2 seconds,
Single-Phase 20A
carry 7 A continuously, break 0.3 A.
Two-Phase and 20A Less than
Neutral 0.1 ohm 500 Vdc Make and carry 15 A for 0.2 seconds,
per phase carry 7 A continuously, break 0.1 A.
Three-Phase 20A or neutral

Three-Phase and 20A Inductive

Neutral
120/240 Vac, 125 Vdc/250 Vdc - Make and carry 30 A for
(*) The maximum 1 second current rating is 50 x the maximum tap current 0.2 seconds, carry 7 A continuously, break 0.3 A (L/R =
selected, or 500A, whichever is less. For ratings other than those
specified by time curves, rating is calculated as follows:
0.04).
I = (50 x tap value or 500 A, whichever is less)
√T
PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
where, I = maximum current
T = Time of current flow in seconds
TAP SELECTOR: The time overcurrent pickup point is
selected using a 10-position TAP SWITCH. Along with the
Table 2 - Sensing Burdens TAP CAL control (described below), this allows
simultaneous precise settings for all phase elements.
A similar set of controls independently adjusts neutral
Voltage Sensing (BE1-51/27C and BE1-51/27R) pickup (if specified).
The voltage input (when specified) imposes a less than
nominal burden on the sensing transformers. The input
is compatible with 100/120 Vac circuits, and is rated for
160 volts continuously at 50/60Hz ± 10 Hz.

Power Supply Inputs

One of five power supply types may be selected to
provide internal operating power. These are described in
Table 3.

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Figure 1 - Functional Block Diagram

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TAP CAL CONTROL: This control provides fine adjust- TIME CURRENT CHARACTERISTIC CURVE
ment of the overcurrent pickup point between TAP SELECTOR
selector settings. When the TAP CAL control is fully The BE1-51 relays include up to 16 individual time curve
clockwise, the actual pickup will be within ±5% of the types selected by means of a switch directly behind the front
indicated TAP selector setting. panel. The time curve groupings are identified as Z1, Z2 and
Z3 in the style chart.
Time Overcurrent Pickup ±2% of pickup setting
Measuring Accuracy Option Z1 includes seven inverse time curve types and nine
I²t time curve types. Option Z2 includes seven inverse time
Time Overcurrent Pickup Better that 92% of curve types, one I²t time curve and five British Standard
Dropout Ratio pickup level inverse curves. Option Z3 includes the same curve types as
Z1 but includes integrating timing to more closely simulate
TIME DIAL: This pair of thumbwheel selectors deter- the operating characteristic of electromechanical relays.
mines the time delay between the sensing of a phase Extended timing can be included with Z1 and Z3 type timing
overcurrent condition and a relay trip. The time delay is to delay the relay operation.
selected over the range of 00 to 99. For relays with
extended timing range (Option 2-D or 2-E), the actual OPTIONS
time delay will be approximately 5.7 times the value
shown in the curves. In addition to the range of choices indicated above, the
following optional functions may be specified.
Time Delay Accuracy ±5% of the characteristic
Volts Inhibit Adj (BE1-51/27C Models)
curve value with repeatability
A front panel control provides continuous adjustment of the
of ±2%
sensed voltage inhibit level over a range of 40-120 Vac.
When the level is exceeded, operation of the time overcur-
All phases of multiphase styles are set simultaneously
rent circuitry is inhibited. The optional instantaneous overcur-
and will exhibit the same time-current characteristic. The
rent element is not affected by the voltage inhibit circuitry.
neutral element TIME DIAL is independently set.
For each phase there is an LED to indicate that voltage has
TIMING INDICATOR: For each phase (or neutral) exceeded the inhibit level setting.
specified, there is an LED to indicate when the sensed
current exceeds the time overcurrent pickup setting - Voltage Restraint (BE1-51/27R Models)
unless the voltage control (if present) is above the The voltage restraint option compares the sensed voltage
preselected inhibit level. with the nominal voltage level. A decrease of the sensed
voltage (between 100% and 25% of nominal) results in a
POWER INDICATOR: A front panel LED illuminates to proportional decrease of the time overcurrent pickup point
indicate the power supply is providing the internal as defined by the TAP selector/TAP CAL control (Figure 2).
operating voltages. When the sensed voltage falls below 25% of nominal, the
time overcurrent pickup point will be 25% of the TAP selec-
TARGET INDICATORS: Targets may be specified to tor/TAP CAL control setting. The pickup point of the neutral
indicate which phase (or neutral) element initiated the time overcurrent and optional instantaneous overcurrent
overcurrent condition, and which protective function element(s) are not affected by voltage restraint.
caused an output (TIME, INST 1, or INST 2).
Instantaneous Overcurrent
Element phase targets are always internally operated. A front panel control provides the instantaneous over-
Function targets may be either internally operated or current element with adjustment over the range of 1 to 40
current operated by a minimum of 0.2A through the times the phase overcurrent pickup point selected by the
output trip circuit. When current operated, the output TAP selector/TAP CAL control. When the setting is exceeded,
circuit must be limited to 30A for 0.2 seconds, 7A for 2 the inst. 1 output relay energizes (Figure 3). This element is
minutes, and 3A continuously. not affected by the voltage control circuit of the BE1-51/27C
or the voltage restraint circuit of the BE1-51/27R.

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An additional independent control (Option 1-2) provides SURGE WITHSTAND

pickup point adjustment for a second instantaneous Qualified to ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1-1989 Standard
function. (This option is available on all BE1-51 relays Surge Withstand Capability (SWC)Test for Protective
and single-phase BE1-51/27C and BE1-51/27R units.) Relays and Relay Systems.

For relays including neutral sensing, an independent ENVIRONMENT

control adjusts the neutral instantaneous overcurrent Operating temperature range: -40°C to +70°C
pickup point. (-40°F to +158°F)
Storage temperature range: -65°C to +100°C
Instantaneous Overcurrent ±2% of pickup setting (-85°F to +212°F)
Pickup Measuring Accuracy
VIBRATION
Instantaneous Overcurrent Better than 98% of In standard tests, the relay has withstood 2g in each
Dropout Ratio pickup level of three mutually perpendicular planes, swept over
the range of 10 to 500 Hz for a total of six sweeps,
Voltage Sensing Measuring ±2% of pickup setting 15 minutes each sweep, without structural damage
Accuracy (BE1-51/27C (BE1-51/27C); ±2% of or degradation of performance.
and BE1-51/27R Only) sensed voltage
(BE1-51/27R) SHOCK
In standard tests, the relay has withstood 15g in
Push-to-Energize-Output Pushbutton each of three mutually perpendicular axes without
(Option 2-C or 2-E) structural damage or degradation of performance.
Applying a thin non-conducting rod through a hole in
the front panel energizes trip relays for testing the WEIGHT
external trip circuits. Single-phase 13.0 lb max (5.9 kg)
Three-phase 14.0 lb max (6.4 kg)
Power Supply Status Output (Option 3-6) Two-phase-and-neutral 14.0 lb max (6.4 kg)
The power supply status output relay is energized and Three-phase-and-neutral 14.4 lb max (7.2 kg)
its NC output contact is opened when power is applied
to the relay. Normal internal relay operating voltage AGENCY RATINGS
maintains the power supply status output relay continu- UL recognized per Standard 508, UL File number
ously energized with its output contact open. If the E97033.
power supply output voltage falls below the require-
ments of proper operation, the power supply output
relay is de-energized, closing the NC output contact.

Figure 2 - Voltage Restraint Characteristic Figure 3 - Typical Instantaneous Function

(BE1-51/27R) Response Time

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CONNECTIONS

Figure 4 - Control Circuits Figure 5 - Single-Phase and Three-Phase

Current Sensing

Figure 6 - Three-Phase-with-Neutral Figure 7 - Two-Phase-and-Neutral

Current Sensing Current Sensing

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Figure 8 - Single-Phase Voltage Sensing Figure 9 - 3-Phase 3-Wire Voltage Sensing

(BE1-51/27C and BE1-51/27R) (BE1-51/27C and BE1-51/27R)

Figure 10 - 3-Phase 4-Wire Voltage Sensing

(BE1-51/27C and BE1-51/27R)

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MODEL NUMBER (Z3) B and C type time curves, integrated timing.

BE1-51, BE1-51/27C, and BE1-51/27R
Time Overcurrent Relays (P) Internal operating power is obtained from an
external 125 Vdc or 100/120 Vac source.
STYLE NUMBER
The style number appears on the front panel, drawout (B) All targets are current operated.
cradle, and inside the case assembly. This style number
is an alphanumeric combination of characters identifying (1) One Instantaneous Overcurrent element for
the features included in a particular unit. The sample style each sensing input.
number below illustrates the manner in which the various
features are designated. The Style Number Identification (C) Push-to-energize switches are included to
Charts located at the end of this publication define each verify external output connections.
of the options and characteristics available for this device.
(1) Normally open auxiliary output contacts
operate concurrently with the time overcurrent
SAMPLE STYLE NUMBER: H3E Z3P B1C1F output relay.
The style number above describes a BE1-51 Time Over-
current with Voltage Control Relay having the following (F) The relay case is configured for flush
features. mounting.

(H) 3-phase and neutral current NOTE: Description of a relay must include both the
model number and the complete style number as
(3) 1.5 to 12 ampere time overcurrent pickup range shown below.

(E) All output contacts are normally open.

HOW TO ORDER STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Designate the model number followed by the complete The following standard accessories are available for the
style number. BE1-51, BE1-51/27C, and BE1-51/27R
Time Overcurrent Relays.
BE1-51, Style No.
BE1-51/27C, Style No. Test Plug
BE1-51/27R, Style No. Order Test Plug, Basler Electric part number 10095.
(Two plugs may be required for complete testing
Complete the style number by selecting one feature from capabilities).
each column of the Style Number Identification Chart and
entering its designation letter or number into the appropri- Extender Board
ate square. (Two squares are used to indicate time delay The Extender Board will permit troubleshooting of the
characteristics.) All squares must be completed. P. C. boards outside the relay cradle. Order Basler part
number 9165500100.

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Table 2 - Timing Choices with Available Curves

T imin g Ch oices Z1 Z2 Z 3 (In tegratin g)

Short Inverse Short Inverse Short Inverse

Long Inverse Long Inverse Long Inverse

Definite Time Definite Time Definite Time

Moderately Inverse Moderately Inverse Moderately Inverse

Inverse Time Inverse Time Inverse Time

Very Inverse Very Inverse Very Inverse

Extremely Inverse Extremely Inverse Extremely Inverse

I2t BS142 Long Inverse I2t

Available Cu rves
I2t with Limit 1 BS142 Inverse (1.3 sec) I2t with Limit 1

I2t with Limit 2 BS142 Inverse (2.9 sec) I2t with Limit 2

I t with Limit 3
2
BS142 Very Inverse I2t with Limit 3

I2t with Limit 4 BS142 Extremely Inverse I2t with Limit 4

I t with Limit 5
2
I2t with Limit 5

I2t with Limit 6 I2t with Limit 6

I2t with Limit 7 I2t with Limit 7

I t with Limit 8
2
I2t with Limit 8
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