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 VOLTAGE RELAY
TYPE IAV52B
INTRODUCTION OPERATING ChARACTERISTICS
These instructions are a supplement to in The Instantaneous unit operates over a 4 to 1
struction book GEH-1814 which is included in this range and has its calibration stamped on a scale
book. The Type IAV52B relay is similar to the mounted beside the adjustable pole piece. Time-
Type IAV52A relay described In the included in voltage characteristics are shown In Fig. 2.
struction book, except that the Instantaneous unit,
described below, has been added. The combination RATINGS
of the two form Instructions for the Type IAV52B
relay. The instantaneous unit is designed to use coils
having a pickup range of 120 to 200 volts. The cur
rent-closing rating of the contacts Is 30 amperes for
INSTANTANEOUS UNIT voltages not exceeding 250 volts.
DESCRIPTION BURDENS
The instantaneous unit is a small instantaneous Burden data on the Instantaneous unit coil and
hinge-type element which may be mounted on the series resistor are given on the following table:
right front side of the induction unit. Its contacts
are normally connected in parallel with the contacts
of the main unit. Its coil is connected in series with Coil Freg. Volts Amps Imp. Ohms P.F.
the operating coil of the main unit. 120-200 60 120 .0863 1390 .95
120-200 50 120 .0920 1304 .99
When the voltage reaches a predetermined value,
the instantaneous unit operates, closing the contact INSTALLATION
circuit and raising its target into view. The target
latches in the exposed position unt1 released by MOUNTiNG
pressing the button beneath the lower left-hand corner
of the relay cover. The outline and panel drilling dimensions are
shown in Fig. 24 of the included instructions.
APPLICATION
CONNECTIONS
The Instantaneous unit is used on certain lAY
relay models to provide instantaneous tripping for The Internal connection diagram is shown In
voltage exceeding a predetermined value. Fig. 1 of this supplement.

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible
contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further information be desired
or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should
be referred to the General Electric Company.

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215 Anderson Avenue
Markham, Ontario
Canada L6E 1B3
Tel: (905) 294-6222
Fax: (905) 201-2098
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1NSTR UCTIONS

VOLTAGE RELAYS

TYPES

IAV51A 1AV530
IAV52A IAV53K
IAV53A IAV53L
IAV53B I AV 5 3M
IAV53C I AV 53N

GENERAL ELECTRIC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE
DESCRIPTION 3
APPLICATION 3
RATINGSANDBURDENS 4
CHARACTERISTICS
6
CONSTRUCTION 7
RECEIVING,HANDLINGANDSTORAGE 8
RECEIVING 8
HANDLING 8
STORAGE 8
ACCEPTANCE TESTS 8
VISUAL INSPECTION 8
MECHANICAL INSPECTION 9
ELECTRICALTESTS 9
Drawout Relays, General 9
Power Requirements, General 10
Pickup VoltageTest 10
Time-Voltage Test 10
INSTALLATION 11
INSPECTION 11
LOCATION 11
MOUNTING 11
CONNECTIONS 11
GROUNDCONNECTIONS 11
FIELDINSTALLATIONTESTS 11
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11
DISK AND BEARINGS 11
CONTACTCLEANING 12
SERVICINGANDADJUSTMENTS 12
TARGETANDSEAL-INUNIT 12
VOLTAGESETTING 12
TIME SETTING 13
BEARINGANDCONTACTS 13
RENEWAL PARTS 13
LISTOFFIGURES 14

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VOLTAGE RELAYS

TYPES

IAV51A
IAV52A
IAV 53A, 538, 53C, 53D, 53K, 531, 53M, and 53N

DESCRiPTION

Type IAV relays are single-phase, voltage-operated, induction-disk relays with adjustable
time delay. The IAV51A and IAVS2A are overvoltage relays. The IAV53A, B, C, D, K, L, M,
and N are over- and undervoltage relays.

APPLICATION

These IAV relays are used for protection against alternating-current (AC) overvoltage, for
permissive control and tripping of automatic equipment, and for ground detection on
equipment and feeders.
Figure 10 shows the typical connections for the application of an IAV51A relay for
protection against overvoltage in a three-phase system. The IAV52A can be used for
applications requiring two trip-output circuits. The operating-time characteristics for these
relays are shown in Figure 12.
Figure 11 shows the connection diagram for IAV53 over- and undervoltage relays. The
IAV53A has separate normally-open and normally-closed contacts with seal-in units on
each contact. A typical application for permissive control and tripping of automatic
equipment would utilize the normally-open contact to enable the machine breaker-closing
circuit when normal machine voltage is present, and the normally-closed contact to
operate the machine breaker-trip circuit for undervoltage conditions. The operating-time
characteristic for the 1AV53A, 1AV53B, IAV53K and IAV53L relays are shown in Figure 13.
The IAV53D and IAV53N time characteristics are shown in Figure 14.
The IAVS3C is designed for ground-fault protection, and would normally be applied with a
phase-to-neutral connection, giving 58% of rated voltage. The relay is adjusted to have a
10-second operating time for either a ground on the connected phase (0 volt operates the
UV contact), or a ground on another phase (rated volts operates the OV coil).

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor provide for every
possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further
information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s
purposes, the matter should be referred to the General Electric Company.
To the extent required the products described herein meet applicable ANSI, IEEE and NEMA
standards; but no such assurance is given with respect to local codes and ordinances because they vary greatly.

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RATINGS AND BURDENS

The operating-circuit ratings available are shown in Table I. The operating coil will
rated voltage continuously on any tap, and will stand tap voltage continuously on thestand
above rated voltage. taps

TABLE I
VOLTAGE RATINGS
RELAY 60Hz 50Hz
IAV51A 115 115
208 208
230 230
460 460
IAV52A 115 115
199 199
230 230
460
IAV53A 115 115
IAV53K 230 230
460
IAV53B 115 115
IAV53L 230 230
460
IAV53C 115 115
IAV53M 199 199
IAV53D 115
IAVS3N 240

The current-closing rating of the contacts is 30 amperes for voltages not exceeding 250
volts. The current-carrying ratings of all but the IAV53C and IAVS3M are affected by the
selection of the tap on the seal-in coil as indicated in Table II.

TABLE II
TAP
FUNCTION 0.2 2.0 0.6 2.0
DC Resistance ±10% 8.3 0.24 0.78 0.18
Minimum Operating “I” 0.2 20 0.6 2.0
(+)0,(—)40%
Carry “I” Continuously (amperes) 0.37 2.3 1.2 2.6
Carry 30 amps for (seconds) 0.05 21 0.5 3.5
Carry 10 amps for (seconds) 0.45 20 5.0 30
60 Hz ‘1” (ohms) 50 0.65 6.2 0.65
50 Hz “Z” (ohms) 42 0.54 5.1 0.54

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The tap setting used on the seal-in element is determined by the current drawn by the trip
coiL The 0.2 ampere tap is for use with trip coils that operate on currents ranging from 0.2
up to 2.0 amperes at the minimum control voltage. If this tap is used with trip coils
requiring more than two (2.0) amperes, there is a possibility that the eight ohm (8Q)
resistance will reduce the current to so low a value that the breaker will be tripped.
s or
The two-ampere (2 .0 amp) tap should be used with trip coils that take two ampere 30
more at minimum control voltage, provided the trippin g curren t does not exceed
s, an
amperes at the maximum control voltage. If the tripping current exceeds 30 ampere t does
auxiliary relay should be used, the connec tions being such that the trippin g curren
not pass through the contacts of the target/ seal-in coil of the protect ive relay.

The above data in regard to contact rating apply to all relays covered by these instructions
the
except the Types IAV53B and IAV53D, which do not have seal-in units. In these cases, as
contact ratings are limited in their current-carrying capaci ty by the interru pting ratings
shown below:

FUNCTION VOLTS AMPERES

AC DC
Makeand 125 1.5 0.3t
interrupt 250 0.75 0.15t
at 600 0.00 0.00
t Noninductive Load

Representative burdens for the various relay types are given in Table Ill.
TABLE Ill
RELAY VOLTAGE TAPtt VOLT- POWER
TYPES RATING SETTING AMPS FACTOR WATTS
60 CYCLE BURDENS
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115 140 1.3 0.34 0.4

120 1.8 0.35 0.5
IAV51A 105 2.4 0.34 0.7
93 3.1 0.33 0.9
& 1.2
IAV52A 82 3.9 0.32
70 5.4 0.31 1.7
64 6.6 0.31 2.1
55 9.2 0.35 3.2
115 140 2.2 0.32 0.7
IAVS3A, 0.9
IAV53B, 120 3.0 0.30
105 4.0 0.31 1.2
IAV53D 1.7
IAV53K 93 5.4 0.31
IAV53L 82 7.0 0.32 2.2
& 70 9.9 0.34 3.4
IAV53N 64 12.0 0.36 4.3
55 170 0.39 6.6
IAV53C & 53M 115 NO TAPS 5.7 0.29 1.7
tt Minimum pickup volts

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TABLE III (continued)

RELAY VOLTAGE TAPtt VOLT- POWER
TYPES RATING SETTING AMPS FACTOR WATTS
50- CYCLE BURDENS
IAV51A 115 140 1.2 0.34 0.4
& 120 1.6 0.34 0.5
IAV52A 105 2.1 0.34 0.7
93 2.8 0.38 1.9
82 3.6 0.36 1.3
70 5.1 0.34 1.7
64 6.2 0.34 2.1
55 8.2 0.34 2.9
IAV53A, 115 140 19 0.32 0.6
1AV538, 120 2.5 0.30 0.8
IAV53D 105 3.4 0.29 1.0
IAV53K 93 4.6 0.31 1.4
IAV53L 82 6.0 0.32 1.9
& 70 8.4 0.35 2.9
IAVS3N 64 12.9 0.29 3.7
55 13.2 0.35 4.6
IAV53C & 53M 115 NO TAPS 4.8 0.32 1.6
ft Minimum pickup volts

CHARACTERISTICS
The Type-IA V51A is an overvoltage relay with single-circuit closing contacts that close when
the voltage increases to pickup value, as set on the tap block. The time delay in closing the
contacts is determined by the setting of the time dial at the top of the shaft. The
time/voltage characteristics of this relay are shown in Figure 12.

The IAV52A relay is similar in every respect to the IAV51A relay, except that it has
additional contacts for closing a second circuit. The time/voltage characteristics are shown
in Figure 12.
The IAV53A relay is an under- and overvoltage relay with double-throw contacts. The left-
hand contacts close as the voltage increases to some predetermined value. The right-hand
contacts close when the voltage decreases to some lower value. Between these two
voltage values, both contacts are open. Time/voltage characteristics are shown in Figure
13
The Type IAV53B relay differs from the Type IAV53A relay in that it does not have seal-in
elements. Time/voltage characteristics are shown in Figure 13.

The Type IAV53C and IAV53M relays are similar to the Type IAV53A relay except that there
are no taps on the coil. The relay is adjusted to close its right contacts in 10 seconds when
the voltage is reduced from 58% rated voltage to zero (0) voltage, with this calibration the
relay closes its left contacts in approximately 10 seconds when the voltage is increased from
58% of rated voltage to rated voltage. These relays are used connected line-to-ground so
that under normal conditions the relay receives 58% of rated phase-to-phase voltage, and
both relay contacts are open. If the phase to which the relay is connected is grounded, the
relay voltage goes to zero (0) and the right-hand contacts close in 10 seconds. If either of

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the other two phases are grounded, the relay voltage increases to rated voltage and the
left-hand contacts close in approximately 10 seconds.
The IAV53D relay is similar to the Type 1AV538 relay except that it has a shorter time curve.
Time/voltage characteristics are shown in Figure 14.
The Type IAV53K is similar to the Type IAV53A, IAVS3L to IAVS3B, IAV53M to IAV53C and
IAV53N to IAV53D.
While the IAV53A,B,C, & D are in single-end cases, the IAV53K, L, M, and N relays are in and the
double-end case, with contacts connected between the upper and lower blocks
g of
operating coils connected to both blocks. The purpose of this is to avoid false trippin the
the breaker if the connecting plugs are remov ed and subseq uently reinser ted with
relay in the reset position, i.e., circuit-opening contacts closed. Insertion of either plug
causes the relay to pick up; both plugs must be in place before the contact and circuits are
l
completed. See interna connec tions Figures 1 8 for coil
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and contac t circuits, Figures
10 and 11 for external connections.

CONSTRUCTION
ial
These relays are of the induction-disk construction. The disk is actuated by a potent t, which
operating coil on a lamina ted U-mag net. The disk shaft carries the moving contac
completes the trip or alarm circuit when it touches the stationary contact or contac ts. The
disk shaft is restrained by a spiral spring to give the proper contact-closi ng voltag e, and its
motion is retarded by permanent magnets acting on the disk to give the correct time delay.

There is a seal-in unit mounted to the left of the shaft of all but the IAV53B,paralle D, L and M
models, as shown in Figure 15. This unit has its coil in series and its contac ts in l with
the main contacts, such that when the main contac ts close, the seal-in unit picks up and
seals in. When the seal-in unit picks up, it raises a target into view, which latches up and
remains exposed until released by pressing a button beneath the lower- left corner of the
cover.
The case is suitable for either surface or semi-flush panel mounting and an assortmentthe of
hardware is provided for either mount ing. The cover attache s to the case, and carries
for a
reset mechanism when one is required. Two of the cover screws have provision
sealing wire.
The case has studs or screw connections at both ends (IAV53K, L. M, or N) or at theelectrical bottom
only (IAV51 and 52A, and IAVS3A, B, C, and D) for the externa l connec tions. The
connections between the relay units and the case studs are made through spring-backed nests
contact fingers mounted in stationary molded inner and outer blocks, between which) that
a removable connecting plug (two plugs for the IAV53K, L, M, and N models
completes the circuits. The outer blocks, attached to the case, have the studs for the
external connections, and the inner blocks have the terminals for the internal connections.
te
The relay mechanism is mounted in a steel framework called the cradle and is a comple case
unit, with all leads being terminated at the inner block. This cradle is held firmly in the
by a latch at the top and bottom and by a guide pin at the back of the case. The cases and
cradles are so constructed that the relay cannot be inserted in the case upside down. The
connecting plug, besides making the electrical connections between the respective blocks
of the cradle and case, also locks the latch in place. The cover, which is fastened to the case
by thumbscrews, holds the connecting plug in place.
To draw out the cradle from a single-ended case, the cover must first be removed. Then the
connecting plug can be drawn out. In so doing, the trip circuit is first opened, then the

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voltage circuits are opened. After the connecting plug has been
can be released and the cradle easily drawn out. To replace removed, the lower latch
should be followed. the cradle, the reverse order

The cradle can be drawn out from a double-ended case in the

connecting plugs must be drawn out first. same way, except that two

RECEIVING, HANDLING AND STORAGE

RECEIVING
These relays, when not shipped as a part of a control panel,
designed to protect them against damage. Immediately upon will be shipped in cartons
examination should be made for any damage sustained during receipt of the relay, an
handling is evident, a damage claim should be filed at shipme nt. If injury or rough
once
company, and the nearest General Electric Sales Office should with the transportation
be notified promptly.
HANDLING
Reasonable care should be exercised in unpacking the relay in
are damaged nor the adjustments disturbed. order that none of the parts

STORAGE
If the relays are not to be installed immediately, they should
be stored in their original
cartons in a place that is free from moisture, dust, and metallic chips.

ACCEPTANCE TESTS
Immediately upon receipt of the relay an INSPECTION and ACCE
PTANCE TEST should be
made to make sure that no damage has been sustained in shipmen
calibrations have not been disturbed. t and that the relay

If no pickup value for the left contact is specified on the requisition

blocks, the relay is shipped with the tap plug in the fifth tap. If pickupfor the relays with tap
plug is set in the tap corresponding to this value. If a specified value is specified, the tap
one of the taps, the tap plug is put in the tap nearest the require does not coincide with
used if the value is half way between two taps) and the spring is d value (the lower tap is
required pickup. adju sted to obtain the

VISUAL INSPECTION
Check the nameplate stamping the make sure that the model num
relay agree with the requisition. ber and rating of the

CAUTION
Every circuit in the drawout case has an auxiliary brush. It is especia
current circuits, and other circuits with shorting bars, that lly important on
bent high enough to engage the connecting plug or test the auxilia ry brush be
brushes do. This will prevent ct secondary circuits from being plug befo re the main
open.

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Remove the relay from its case and check that there are no broken or cracked molded parts
or other signs of physical damage, and that all screws are tight. Check that the shorting
bars are in the proper location(s) and that they are properly formed (see Figure 9).
MECHANICAL INSPECTION
1. On relays that have time dials, the dials will be set at zero (0) before the relay leaves
the factory. It is necessary to change this setting in order to open the relay contacts.

2. on all relays with locked time dials, make sure the two time-dial locking screws are
tight. These locking screws are to prevent the dial from moving when the relay is
subjected to high operating torque.
3. The moving contact should be fastened securely in its support and should engage the
stationary contact about in the middle, or at least 1/16 inch inside, the periphery of
the stationary contact.
4. The stop-arm leaf spring should deflect about 1/64 inch and the stop arm should clear
the molded block by at least .020 inch.
5. Any foreign material must be cleared out of all air gaps. Clearance between the disk
and either the drag magnet or U-magnet should be at least 0.010 inch for any
position of the disk.
6. End play of the disk should be from 0.005 inch to 0.010 inch. End play should not be
so great as to allow the disk to strike the U-magnet or the drag magnet. Check that
top and bottom pivot and bearing screws are tight.
7. There should be no noticeable friction in the rotating structure.
8. Rotate the time dial to the zero position (0). Check by means of a neon lamp that the
contacts just close. There should be approximately 1/32 inch wipe on the stationary
contact. If the contact does not close, adjust the disk position by backing off the two
clamping screws on the stop arm and rotating the stop arm relative to the cutout in
the disk. This provides a coarse adjustment. Retighten the clamping screws.
For fine adjustment of contact closing, run the stationary contact brush in or out by
means of its adjusting screw; after this adjustment, check that the screw is held firmly
in its support.
9. On double-throw relays, the support post of the upper spring should clear the
insulating plate by at least 1/64 inch.
ELECTRICAL TESTS
A. Drawout Relays, General
Since all drawout relays in service operate in their cases, it is recommended that they
be tested in their cases or an equivalent steel case. In this way any magnetic effects of
the enclosure will be accurately duplicated during testing. A relay may be tested
without removing it from the panel by using a 12XLA13A test plug. This plug makes
connections only with the relay, and does not disturb any shorting bars in the case. Of
course, the 12XLA12A test plug may also be used. Although this test plug allows
greater testing flexibility, it also requires CT shorting jumpers and the exercise of
greater care, since connections are made to both the relay and the external circuitry.

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B. Power Requirements, General

All devices operating on alternating current (AC) are affected by frequency.
non-sinusoidal waveforms can be analyzed as a fundamental frequency Since
harmonics of that fundamental frequency, it follows that alternating-current plus
(relays) will be affected by applied waveforms. AC relays (and AC devices in devices
are significantly affected by the application of non-sinusoidal waveforms. general)

Therefore, in order to test AC relays properly it is essential to use a test voltag

current waveform that is sinusoidal. The purity of the sine wave (i.e., its e and/or
from harmonics) cannot be expressed as a finite number for any particu freedom
however, any relay using tuned circuits, RL or RC networks, or saturat lar relay;
electromagnets (such as time-overcurrent relays) would be especially affected ing
by non-
sin usoidal wave forms.
Similarly, relays requiring DC control power should be tested using DC power and not
full wave rectified power. Unless the rectified supply is well filtered, many relays will
not operate properly due to the dips in the rectified power. Zener diodes, for
example, can turn off during these dips. As a general rule, the DC source should not
contain more than 5% ripple.
C. Pickup Voltage Test
The pickup voltage should be checked on one or more taps on relays that close
contacts on increasing voltage. The pickup voltage should be tap value ± 5%. The
drop-out voltage should be checked on one or more taps on relays that close contacts
on decreasing voltage. The dropout voltage is a variable depending upon user
requirements. Refer to the VOLTAGE SETTING section under SERVICING AND
ADJUSTMENTS. See relay nameplates for values of pickup or dropout voltages
(closing voltages, right or left contact).
D. Time-Voltage Test
The time/voltage curves should be checked for one or more settings.
Recommended test connections for the above test are shown in Figure 17 for the
overvoltage relays, such as the Types IAV51A and IAV52A. The under- and
overvoltage relays, such as the Types IAV53A, IAV53B, IAV53C, IAV53D, IAV53K,
IAV53L, IAV53M and IAV53N, can be checked for time of closing left contacts by using
connections shown in Figure 17, and for closing right contacts by connections shown
in Figure 18. Of course the seal-in unit shown in the figure is not used in the case of
the IAV53B and IAV53D, but all stud numbers are correct for these relays.
Stud numbers 1 and 2 should be substituted for stud numbers 9 and 10 on Figure 18
for testing the undervoltage contacts of the Type IAV53C relay (See internal diagram,
Figure 5). See internal connections, Figures 1-5 for contact and coil connections for
IAV51A, IAV52A, IAV53A, B, C & D and Figures 6 8, for IAV53K, IAV53L, IAVS3M and
-

IAV53N.

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INSTALLATION
INSPECTION
ts, loose
At the time of installation, the relay should be inspected for tarnishededcontac
in the manner
screws, or other imperfections . If any trouble is found, it should be correct
r rating.
described under MAINTENANCE. Check the nameplate for model numbe and
LOCATION
and well
The location should be clean and dry, free from dust and excessive vibration,
lighted to facilitate inspection and testing .

MOUNTING
and panel-drilling
The relay should be mounted on a vertical surface. The outline
dimensions are shown in Figure 19 for relay Types IAV51 A, IAV52 A and IAV53C. Figure 20
IAV53 A, IAV53 B and IAV53 D. Figure 21
shows outline and panel drilling for relay Types M and IAVS3N.
shows the outline and panel drilling for relay Types IAVS3 K, IAV53 L, IAV53

CON NECTIONS
Internal connections are shown in Figures 1 to 8 for the various relays.

GROUND CONNECTIONS
a conductor not
One of the mounting studs or screws should be permanently grounded by
less than No. 12 B&S gage copper wire or its equiva lent.

FIELD INSTALLATION TESTS

described in
Before the relay is put in service, the pickup voltage and time/voltage testsine that the
ACCEPTANCE TESTS (ELECTRICAL TESTS ) should be made, to determ
adjustments have not been disturbed.
or another source
The relay may be tested while mounted on the panel, either from its ownting
connec plug. Or, the
of power, by inserting a separate testing plug in place of the ory tested.
cradle can be drawn out and replaced by another that has been laborat

PERIODIC CHECKS AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

system it is
In view of the vital role of protective relays in the operation of a power that the interval
important that a periodic test program be followed. It is recogn ized
enviro nment, type of relay and user’s
between periodic checks will vary depending upon enough experie nce to
experience with periodic testing. Until the user has accum ulated
his individ ual require ments, it is sugges ted that the
select the test interval best suited to
points listed under INSTALLATION be checked every six months.
DISK AND BEARINGS
of a fine
The lower jewel may be tested for cracks by exploring its surface with the point up until the
needle. If it is necessary to replace the jewel, the jewel should then be turned
disk is centered in the air gap, after which it should be locked in positio n by the set screw
provided for the purpose.

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CONTACT CLEANING
For cleaning fine silver contacts, a flexible burnishing tool should be used. This consists of
flexible strip of metal with an etch-roughened surface, resembling in effect a superfine file.a
The polishing action is so delicate that no scratches are left, yet corroded material will be
removed rapidly and thoroughly. The flexibility of the tool ensures the cleaning of the
actual points of contact; sometimes an ordinary file cannot reach the actual points of
contact because of obstruction from some other part of the relay.
Fine silver contacts should not be cleaned with knives, files or abrasive paper or cloth.
Knives or files may leave scratches that increase arcing and deterioration of the contacts.
Abrasive paper or cloth may leave minute particles of insulating abrasive material in the
contracts, and thus prevent closing.
The burnishing tool described above can be obtained from factory.

SERVICING AND ADJUSTMENTS

TARGET AND SEAL-IN UNIT
For trip coils operating on currents ranging from 0.2 up to 2.0 amperes at the minimum
control voltage, set the target and seal-in tap plug in the 0.2-ampere tap.
For trip coils operating on currents ranging from 2.0 up to 30 amperes at the minimum
control voltage, place the target and seal-in tap plug in the 2.0-ampere tap.
The tap plug is the screw holding the right-hand stationary contact of the seal-in element.
To change the tap setting, first remove the connecting plug. Then, take a screw from the
left-hand stationary contact and place it in the desired tap. Next, remove the screw from
the other, undesired, tap, and place it in the left-hand contact. This procedure is necessary
to prevent the right-hand stationary contact from getting out of adjustment. Screws
should not be in both taps at the same time, as pickup for direct current (DC) will be the
higher tap value, and AC pickup will be increased.
VOLTAGE SETTING
The voltage at which the contacts operate may be changed by changing the position of the
tap plug in the tap block at the top of relays such as the IAV51A, IAV52A, IAV53A, IAV53B,
IAV53D, IAV53K, IAVS3L,and IAVS3N which have tapped coils. The range of this
adjustment is from 55 to 140 volts on the 115 volt ratings, 70 to 140 volts on the 199 volt
ratings, 110 to 280 volts on the 208, 230 and 240 volt ratings, and 220 to 560 volts on the
460 volt ratings.
The pickup of the relay for any voltage tap is adjusted by means of a spring-adjusting
ring (see Figure 1 5). The ring may be turned by inserting a tool in the notches around the
edge. By turning the ring, the operating voltage of the relay may be brought into
agreement with the tap setting employed if, for some reason, this adjustment has been
disturbed. The adjustment also permits any desired setting between the various taps. The
relay is adjusted at the factory to operate from any time-dial positions at a minimum
voltage within five percent (5%) of the tap setting for the relays with the tapped
mentioned above. The relays reset at 90% or more of the operating value on coils,
overvoltage relays. Operating voltage for the overvoltage relays for a given tap all the
the minimum voltage at which the contacts just make. setting is

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On the under- and overvoltage relays, such as the IAVS3A, IAV53B, IAV53C, IAVS3D,
IAV53K, IAV53L, IAV53M, and IAV53N, the operating voltage for a given tap setting is the
minimum voltage at which the left-hand contacts close. The right-hand contacts will then
close at a certain percentage of operating voltage. If it is desired to change this
percentage, the right-hand moving contact may be rotated on the shaft after first
loosening the clamping screws that hold it in place. Changing the position of this (right)
contact provides a means of adjusting the voltage that closes the right-hand contacts to a
setting between 50°/b and 95% of the voltage needed to close the left-hand contacts.
Changing the position of the right-hand contacts also changes the voltage at which the
left-hand contacts close, however. Hence, simultaneous adjustments for closing left (see
preceding paragraph) and right contacts must be made to obtain a desired characteristic.
TIME SETTING
The time of operation of the overvoltage relays is determined primarily by the setting of
the time dial, while that for the under- and overvoltage relays is determined by the spread
of the contacts, as explained under VOLTAGE SETTING Further adjustment is obtained by
.

moving the permanent magnet along its supporting shelf; moving the magnet in toward
the back of the relay decreases the time, while moving it out increases the time.
Figure 12 shows the time/voltage characteristics of the Type IAV51A and IAVS2A relays,
with the dial setting for obtaining each characteristic. To make time settings, set the time
dial to the number required (to give the desired characteristic) by turning it until the
number lines up with the notch in the adjacent frame. The time indicated by the curves is
the time required to close the relay contacts when the voltage is suddenly increased from a
value below pickup to the value on the curve.
Figure 13 shows the characteristics of the IAVS3A and IAV53K, and IAVS3B and IAVS3L
relays. The time characteristic of the relay is automatically determined by the setting of the
ratio of the voltage to close the right contacts to the voltage to close the left contacts.
Figure 14 shows the time/voltage characteristics of the Type IAV53D and IAVS3N relays. No
curve is given for the Type IAV53C and IAVS3M: their time/voltage characteristics are
explained under the section heading CHARACTERISTICS.
The time/voltage characteristics are plotted in percent, thus making them applicable for all
tap settings.
BEARING AND CONTACTS
See PERIODIC CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE.

RENEWAL PARTS

It is recommended that sufficient quantities of renewal parts be carried in stock to enable

the prompt replacement of any that are worn, broken or damaged. Parts bulletin number
GEF-3897 gives a list of those most subject to wear in ordinary operation and most likely to
be damaged due to possible abnormal conditions.
When ordering renewal parts, address the nearest Sales Office of the General Electric
Company, specify the quantity and the name of the part wanted, as shown in Figures 1 5
and 16, and give complete nameplate data, including serial number, If possible give the
General Electric Company’s requisition on which the relay was furnished.

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE DESCRIPTION PAGE

1 Internal Connections of the Type-IAVS1A Relay, Front View 15

2 Internal Connections of the Type-IAVS2A Relay, Front View 16
3 Internal Connections of the Type-IAVS3A Relay, Front View 17
4 Internal Connections of the Type-IAVS3B and -IAV53D Relays,
Front View 18
5 Internal Connections of the Type-IAVS3C Relay, Front View 19
6 Internal Connection Diagram for Type-IAV53M Relay 20
7 Internal-Connection Diagram for Type-IAVS3K Relay 20
8 Internal-Connection Diagram for Type-IAVS3L and -IAV53N Relays 20
9 Cross Section of Drawout Case Showing Position of Auxiliary Brush 21
10 Connection Diagram for the Type-IAVS1A and IAV52A Relays
used for Overvoltage Protection 22
11 Connection Diagram for the Type-lAyS] Relay 23
12 Time-Voltage Curves for Type-IAV5 1 A and -IAV52A Relays
(±15% Tolerance) 24
13 Time Voltage Curves for Type-IAVS3A,- IAVS3B, -IAVS3K and -IAVS3L Relays
(± 15°/a Tolerance) 25
14 Time-Voltage Curves for Type-IAVS3D and -IAV53N Relays
(± 15% Tolerance) 26
15 Front View of Type-IAVS1A Relay, Withdrawn From Case 27
16 Back View of Type-IAV51A Relay, Withdrawn From Case 28
17 Test Connections for Overvoltage Relays 29
18 Test Connections for Undervoltage Contacts
of Over- and Undervoltage Relays 30
19 Outline and Panel Drilling for Relay Types IAVS1A, IAVS2A, IAVS3C 31
20 Outline and Panel Drilling for Relay Types IAVS3A, IAVS3B and IAVS3D 32
21 Outline and Panel-Drilling Dimensions for Relay Types IAV53K,
IAV53L, IAVS3M and IAVS3N Relays 33

Since the last edition, the GEF number has been changed in the RENEWAL PARTS section
and Figure 1 has been retraced.

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OP E RAT I NC
COIL

RESISTOR
“WHEN USED”
SEAL—IN

SHORT FINGER

Front View
Figure 1 (K-6209664 [71) Internal Connections of the Type-IA VS1A Relay,

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CO I L

SEAL—I ‘

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Figure 2 (K-6209665-3) Internal Connections of the Type-IAVS2A Relay. Front

View

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SEAJ
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I ISEUIN

Figure 3 (K-6209666-3) Internal Connections of the Type-IAV53A Relay, Front View

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I OPERATING
T COIL

fr. ‘V.

04 54
SHORT FINGER

Figure 4 (K—6400143-2) Internal Connections of the Type-IAV53B and -IAV53D Relays,

Front View

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VOLTAGE
UNI

SEAt — N
UN T

Front View
Figure 5 (K-6400385-2) Interna’ Connections of the Type-IAV53C Relay,

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SHORT FH4GER

Figure 6 (K-6556579) Internal Connection Diagram for Type-IAV53M Relay

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Figure 7 (K-6556475-1) Internal-Connection Figure 8 (K-6556476) Internal-Connection

Diagram for Type-IAV53K Relay Diagram for Type-IAV53L and
-IAV53N Relays

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CONNECTING PLUG MAIN BRUSH CONNECTING BLOCK

IL

AUXILIARY BRUSH TERMINAL BLOCK\

SHORTING BAR

NOTE:AFTER ENGAGING AUXILIARY BRUSH, CONNECTING PLUG

1/4
TRAVELS INCH BEFORE ENGAGING THE MAIN BRUSH ON
THE TERMINAL BLOCK

Figure 9 (8025039) Cross Section of Drawout Case Showing Position of Auxiliary Brush

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A—C BUS TRIP BUS

1

DEVICE FUNCTION NUMBERS

52 — POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER
59 — A—C OVERVOLTAGE RELAY, TYPE IAV51A
a— AUXILIARY CONTACT CLOSED WHEN BREAKER CLOSES
SI SEAL—IN UNIT WITH TARGET
—

IC TRIP COIL
—

Figure 10 (K-6375692-1) Connection Diagram for the Type-IAV51 A and IAV52A Relays
used for Overvoltage Protection

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A-C BUS OR LINE

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TRANS.
CLOSES ON
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27/59 —UNDER AND OVERVOLTAGE RELAY

TYPE IAV53K

Figure 11 (0275A4305-1) Connection Diagram forthe Type-1AV53 Relay

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-lAV53LRelays(± 15% Tolerance)

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TAFBLOCR TAP PLUG

TOP P1 VOl

R CL I TIME DIAL
SEALtN UNIT MAIN STATICNAR
STATIONARY BRUSH AND
CON CONTACT
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DRAG MAGNET

Figure 15 (8007378) Front View of Type-IAV51A Relay, Withdrawn From Case

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DISK AND COIL AND

SHAFT MAGNET

LOWER
dEWL.
SCREW

Figure 16 (8007379) Back View of Type-IAV51A Relay. Withdrawn From Case

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A—C SUPPLY OF CORRECT FREQUENCY

-

POTENT OMETER

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59
2
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MF—2 TIMER

DEVICE FUNCTION NUMBERS

59 — OVERVOLTAGE RELAY TYPE IAV
SI — SEAL—IN UNIT WITH TARGET

Fgure 17 (K-61 54391-3) Test Connections for Overvoltage Relays

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A—C SUPPLY OF CORRECT FREQUENCY

MF—2 TIMER

DEVICE FUNCTIO.N NUMBERS

58 — UNDER AND OVERVOLTAGE RELAY, TYPE 1AV53
SI — SEAL—IN UNIT WITH TARGET.

Figure 18 (K-6375693-1) Test Connections for IJndervoltage Contacts of

Over- and Undervoltage Relays

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STUDS
FOR
SURFACE
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NJdBERING OF STUDS
(FRONT VIEW)
OUTLINE

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ON STEEL PANELS

Figure 19 (K-6209270-2) Outline and Panel Drilling for Relay Types IAV51A,
IAV52A, IAV53C

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PANEL LOCATION
6625 SEMI-FLUSH SURFACE (2) 5/16—18 STUDS
168MM FOR SURFACE MIG.
mc

8 375
2 12MM
9 125
232MM STUD
1 0-32 NUMBERING
STUDS
97 53 I
GLASS 00 00

195
BACK VIEW
1/4 DRILL III.
4 HOLES
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FRONT VIEW FOR U1FACE frOUN1ENG
FRONT VIEW

CASE
3.0
TYPICAL DIM. 76M1’i
INCHES VIEW SHOWING ASSEMBLY OF HARDWARE
MM FUR SURFACE MTG. [IN FEEL PANFLS

Figure 20 (K-6209271 -8) Outline and Panel Drilling for Relay Types IAV53A,
IAV53B and IAV53D

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PANEL LOCATION
6 625 SEMI-FLUSH SURFACE 5/16—18 STUDS
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MT[J, MTG. 10-32 JFOR SURFACE MTG.

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FOR SEMI-FLUSH MOUNTING FOR SURFACE MOUNTING
FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW
CA.

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TYPICAL DIM 3.0
76MM
INCHES VIEW SHO4ING ASSEMBLY OF HARDWARE
MM FOR SURFACE MTG. ON STEEL PANELS

Figure 21 (K-6209272 [7]) Outline and Panel-Drilling

Dimensions for Relay Types IAV53K,
IAV53L, IAV53M and IAV53N Relays

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