Data sheet

Voltage monitoring relays CM-ESS.1

For single-phase AC/DC voltages

The CM-ESS.1 is an electronic voltage monitoring

relay that provides reliable monitoring of voltages
as well as detection of phase loss.
All devices are available with two different terminal
versions. You can choose between the proven
screw connection technology (double-chamber

2CDC 251 052 V0011

cage connection terminals) and the completely
tool-free Easy Connect Technology (Push-in
terminals).

Characteristics
–– Monitoring of DC and AC voltages (3-600 V)
–– TRMS measuring principle
–– One device includes 4 measuring ranges
–– Over- or undervoltage monitoring configurable
–– Hysteresis adjustable (3-30 %) Approvals
–– 3 supply voltage versions A UL 508, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.14
–– Precise adjustment by front-face operating controls C GL (pending)
–– Screw connection technology or
D GOST
Easy Connect Technology available
–– Housing material for highest fire protection classification K CB Scheme
UL 94 V-0 E CCC
–– Tool-free mounting on DIN rail as well as demounting L RMRS
–– 1 c/o (SPDT) contact
–– 22.5 mm (0.89 in) width
Marks
–– 3 LEDs for status indication
a CE
b C-Tick
Order data

Voltage monitoring relays

Type Rated control supply voltage Connection technology Measuring ranges Order code
CM-ESS.1P 24-240 V AC/DC Push-in terminals 3-30 V, 6-60 V, 30-300 V, 60-600 V 1SVR 740 830 R0300
110-130 V AC 1SVR 740 831 R0300
220-240 V AC 1SVR 740 831 R1300
CM-ESS.1S 24-240 V AC/DC Screw type terminals 3-30 V, 6-60 V, 30-300 V, 60-600 V 1SVR 730 830 R0300
110-130 V AC 1SVR 730 831 R0300
220-240 V AC 1SVR 730 831 R1300

Accessories
Type Description Order code
ADP.01 Adapter for screw mounting 1SVR 430 029 R0100
MAR.12 Marker label for devices with DIP switches 1SVR 730 006 R0000
COV.11 Sealable transparent cover 1SVR 730 005 R0100
 Connection technology
Maintenance free Easy Connect Technology with Approved screw connection technology with
Push-in terminals double-chamber cage connection terminals
Type designation CM-xxS.yyP Type designation CM-xxS.yyS
2CDC 253 026 F0011

2CDC 253 025 F0011

Push-in terminals Double-chamber cage connection terminals

–– Tool-free connection of rigid and flexible wires with –– Terminal spaces for different wire sizes:
wire end ferrule according to DIN 46228-1-A, fine‑strand with/without wire end ferrule:
DIN 46228-4-E 1 x 0.5-2.5 mm² (2 x 20 - 14 AWG),
Wire size: 2 x 0.5-1.5 mm², (2 x 20 - 16 AWG) 2 x 0.5-1.5 mm² (2 x 20 - 16 AWG)
–– Easy connection of flexible wires without wire end rigid:
ferrule by opening the terminals 1 x 0.5-4 mm² (1 x 20 - 12 AWG),
–– No retightening necessary 2 x 0.5-2.5 mm² (2 x 20 - 14 AWG)
–– One operation lever for opening both connection –– One screw for opening and closing of both cages
terminals –– Pozidrive screws for pan- or crosshead screwdrivers
–– For triggering the lever and disconnecting of wires according to DIN ISO 2380-1 Form A 0.8 x 4 mm
you can use the same tool (Screwdriver according to (0.0315 x 0.157 in), DIN ISO 8764-1 PZ1 ø 4.5 mm
DIN ISO 2380-1 Form A 0.8 x 4 mm (0.0315 x 0.157 (0.177 in)
in), DIN ISO 8764-1 PZ1 ø 4.5 mm (0.177 in))
–– Constant spring force on terminal point independent
of the applied wire type, wire size or ambient
conditions (e. g. vibrations or temperature changes)
–– Opening for testing the electrical contacting
–– Gas-tight

Both the Easy Connect Technology with Push-in terminals and screw connection technology with double-chamber cage
connection terminals have the same connection geometry as well as terminal position.

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Functions

Operating controls

1 Adjustment of the hysteresis

2 Adjustment of the threshold value

3 Indication of operational states

U/T: green LED – control supply voltage

R: yellow LED – relay status

U: red LED – over- / undervoltage

1
4 Adjustment of the measuring range
2

5 DIP switches (see DIP switch functions)

2CDC 251 052 V0011

Application
The voltage monitoring relays CM-ESS.1 are designed for use in single-phase AC and/or DC systems for over- or
undervoltage monitoring as well as detection of phase loss. The devices are available with different supply voltage ranges
and work according to the open-circuit principle.

Operating mode
The CM-ESS.1 have 1 c/o (SPDT) contact and include 4 measuring ranges: 3-30 V, 6-60 V, 30-300 V and 60-600 V.
The units are adjusted with front-face operating controls. The selection of over- d or undervoltage monitoring c is
made with a DIP switch. Potentiometers, with direct reading scale, allow the adjustment of the threshold value U and of the
hysteresis %. The hysteresis % is adjustable within a range of 3 to 30 % of the threshold value.

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 Function diagrams

Overvoltage monitoring d
The voltage to be monitored (measured value) is applied to terminals B-C. The control supply voltage applied to terminals
A1-A2 is displayed by the glowing green LED.
If the measured value exceeds the adjusted threshold value, the output relay energizes and the red LED (overvoltage) and
the yellow LED (relay energized) glow.
If the measured value drops below the threshold value minus the adjusted hysteresis, the output relay de-energizes and the
red and yellow LEDs turn off.

A1-A2

Threshold
Hysteresis
Measured value

11-14 (15-18)
11-12 (15-16)

2CDC 252 208 F0205

green LED
red LED
yellow LED

Undervoltage monitoring c
The voltage to be monitored (measured value) is applied to terminals B-C. The control supply voltage applied to terminals
A1-A2 is displayed by the glowing green LED.
If the measured value drops below the adjusted threshold value, the output relay energizes, the red LED flashes W
(undervoltage) and the yellow LED (relay energized) glows.
If the measured value exceeds the threshold value plus the adjusted hysteresis, the output relay de-energizes and the red
and yellow LEDs turn off.

A1-A2

Measured value
Hysteresis
Threshold

11-14 (15-18)
11-12 (15-16)
2CDC 252 209 F0205

green LED
red LED
yellow LED

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Electrical connection

A1-A2 Rated control supply voltage

A1 1115 C
B B-C Measuring ranges: 3-30 V, 6-60 V, 30-300 V, 60-600 V

1115-1216/1418 Output contact - open-circuit principle

B 1115

2CDC 252 206 F0005

A1 A2 1216 1418

1418 1216 A2

Connection diagram

DIP switches

1 ON Undervoltage monitoring
OFF Overvoltage monitoring
OFF = Default
2CDC 252 275 F0005

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 Technical data
Data at Ta = 25 °C and rated values, unless otherwise indicated

Input circuits

Supply circuit A1-A2

Rated control supply voltage Us 110-130 V AC 220-240 V AC 24-240 V AC/DC
Rated control supply voltage Us tolerance -15...+10 %
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz or DC
Typical current / power consumption 24 V DC - - 30 mA / 0.75 W
115 V AC 24 mA / 2.6 VA - 17 mA / 1.9 VA
230 V AC - 12 mA / 2.6 VA 11 mA / 2.6 VA
Power failure buffering time 20 ms
Transient overvoltage protection varistors

Measuring circuit B-C

Monitoring function over- or undervoltage monitoring configurable
Measuring method TRMS measuring principle
Measuring inputs terminal connection B-C
measuring range 3-30 V, 6-60 V, 30-300 V, 60-600 V
input resistance 600 kΩ
pulse overload capacity t < 1 s 800 V
continuous capacity 660 V
Threshold value adjustable within the indicated measuring range
Tolerance of the adjusted threshold value 10 % of the range end value
Hysteresis related to the threshold value 3-30 % adjustable
Measuring signal frequency range DC / 15 Hz - 2 kHz
Rated measuring signal frequency range DC / 50-60 Hz
Maximum response time AC 80 ms
DC 120 ms
Accuracy within the rated control supply voltage tolerance ΔU ≤ 0.5 %
Accuracy within the temperature range ΔU ≤ 0.06 % / °C
Transient overvoltage protection varistors

Timing circuit
Time delay TV none
Repeat accuracy (constant parameters) ±0.07 % of full scale
Tolerance of the adjusted time delay -
Accuracy within the rated control supply voltage tolerance -
Accuracy within the temperature range -

User interface

Indication of operational states

Control supply voltage U/T: green LED V: control supply voltage applied
Measured value U: red LED V: overvoltage
W: undervoltage
Relay status R: yellow LED V: output relay energized

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Output circuits

Kind of output 11-12/14 relay, 1 c/o (SPDT) contact

Operating principle open-circuit principle (output relay energizes if the
measured value exceeds d / falls below c the
adjusted threshold value)
Contact material AgNi
Rated operational voltage Ue (VDE 0110, IEC/EN 60947-1) 250 V
Minimum switching voltage / Minimum switching current 24 V / 10 mA
Maximum switching voltage / Maximum switching current 250 V AC / 4 A AC
Rated operational current Ie AC12 (resistive) at 230 V 4A
(IEC/EN 60947-5-1) AC15 (inductive) at 230 V 3A
DC12 (resistive) at 24 V 4A
DC13 (inductive) at 24 V 2A
AC rating (UL 508) utilization category (Control Circuit Rating Code) B 300
max. rated operational voltage 300 V AC
max. continuous thermal current at B 300 5A
max. making/breaking 3600/360 VA
apparent power at B 300
Mechanical lifetime 30 x 106 switching cycles
Electrical lifetime AC12, 230 V, 4 A 0.1 x 106 switching cycles
Maximum fuse rating to achieve n/c contact 6 A fast-acting
short-circuit protection n/o contact 10 A fast-acting

General data

MTBF on request
Duty time 100 %
Dimensions (W x H x D) product dimensions 22.5 x 85.6 x 103.7 mm (0.89 x 3.37 x 4.08 in)
packaging dimensions 97 x 109 x 30 mm (3.82 x 4.29 x 1.18 in)
Weight Screw connection Easy Connect Technology
technology (Push-in)
Net weight Version 24-240 V AC/DC 0.135 kg (0.298 lb) 0.126 kg (0.278 lb)
Version 110-130 V AC 0.164 kg (0.362 lb) 0.155 kg (0.342 lb)
Version 220-240 V AC 0.164 kg (0.362 lb) 0.155 kg (0.342 lb)
Gross weight Version 24-240 V AC/DC 0.157 kg (0.346 lb) 0.148 kg (0.326 lb)
Version 110-130 V AC 0.186 kg (0.410 lb) 0.178 kg (0.392 lb)
Version 220-240 V AC 0.186 kg (0.410 lb) 0.178 kg (0.392 lb)
Mounting DIN rail (IEC/EN 60715),
snap-on mounting without any tool
Mounting position any
Material of housing UL 94 V-0
Degree of protection housing IP50
terminals IP20

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 Electrical connection
Screw connection Easy Connect
technology Technology (Push-in)
Wire size fine‑strand with(out) 1 x 0.5-2.5 mm² 2 x 0.5-1.5 mm²
wire end ferrule (1 x 20-14 AWG) (2 x 20-16 AWG)
2 x 0.5-1.5 mm²
(2 x 20-16 AWG)
rigid 1 x 0.5-4 mm² 2 x 0.5-1.5 mm²
(1 x 20-12 AWG) (2 x 20-16 AWG)
2 x 0.5-2.5 mm²
(2 x 20-14 AWG)
Stripping length 8 mm (0.32 in)
Tightening torque 0.6 - 0.8 Nm -
(5.31 - 7.08 lb.in)

Environmental data

Ambient temperature ranges operation -20...+60 °C

storage -40...+85 °C
Damp heat, cyclic (IEC 60068-2-30) 55 °C, 6 cycle
Vibration, sinusoidal (IEC/EN 60255-21-1) Class 2
Shock (IEC/EN 60255-21-2) Class 2

Isolation data

Rated insulation voltage Ui supply / measuring circuit / output 600 V

(VDE 0110, IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60255-5) supply / output 1 / output 2 250 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp supply / measuring circuit / output 6 kV 1.2/50 μs
(IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60255-5) supply / output 1 / output 2 4 kV 1.2/50 μs
Test voltage between all isolated circuits rated insulation voltage 250 V 2.0 kV, 50 Hz
(type test) rated insulation voltage 600 V 2.5 kV, 50 Hz
Pollution degree (VDE 0110, IEC/EN 60664, IEC/EN 60255-5) 3
Overvoltage category (VDE 0110, IEC/EN 60664, IEC/EN 60255-5) III

Standards

Product standard IEC/EN 60255-6

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

Electromagnetic compatibility

Interference immunity to IEC/EN 61000-6-2

electrostatic discharge IEC/EN 61000-4-2 Level 3
radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field IEC/EN 61000-4-3 Level 3
electrical fast transient / burst IEC/EN 61000-4-4 Level 3
surge IEC/EN 61000-4-5 Level 3
conducted disturbances, induced by IEC/EN 61000-4-6 Level 3
radio-frequency fields
Interference emission IEC/EN 61000-6-3
high-frequency radiated IEC/CISPR 22, EN 55022 Class B
high-frequency conducted IEC/CISPR 22, EN 55022 Class B

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Technical diagrams

Load limit curves

V V
300 300
V 200 V 200
resistive load
resistive load
100 100
80 80
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20

2CDC 252 194 F0205

2CDC 252 193 F0205

10 10
0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 4 6 10 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 4 6 10
I A I A

AC load (resistive) DC load (resistive)

1.0
Switching cycles

0.9

0.8
F
0.7 250 V
resistive load
0.6

0.5
2CDC 252 192 F0205

0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
cos ϕ

2CDC 252 148 F0206

Derating factor F for inductive AC load
Switching current [A]

Contact lifetime

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 Dimensions
in mm and inches

113.4 4.47”
105.9 4.17” 22.5 0.89”

85.6 3.37”

2CDC 252 009 F0011

103.7 4.08”

Accessories
in mm and inches

8 0.32”
22.5 0.89” 4.8 0.19”

68 2.68”
0.453”
11.5
0.256”

62.5 2.461”
6.5

22.2
2CDC 252 008 F0010

2CDC 252 020 F0011

2CDC 252 010 F0011

0.874”
0.394”

0.787”
10

20

4T22
0.309”
7.85

front to back
60 2.362” 19.9 110.5 4.31”
70 2.756” 0.783”
ADP.01 ‑ Adapter for screw mounting MAR.12 ‑ Marker label for devices COV.11 ‑ Sealable transparent cover
with DIP switches

Further documentation

Document title Document type Document number

Electronic products and relays Technical catalogue 2CDC 110 004 C020x
CM-ESS.1, CM-ESS.2 Instruction manual 1SVC 730 590 M0000

You can find the documentation on the internet at www.abb.com/lowvoltage -> Control Products ->
Electronic Relays and Controls -> Single Phase Monitors

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