BE1 Numerical Systems Time Current Characteristic Curves and Time Dial Calculator (BNS-TCC-Rev_E.

XLS)
Disclaimer
This spreadsheet presents information about Basler Electric relays. It has been prepared as a convenience to our customers, and there is no expressed or implied
commitment to maintain or update this file. In developing this software, Basler has attempted to offer the most accurate information possible, but Basler does not
warrant that the software is free from bugs, errors or other program limitations. Users are encouraged to consult with a Basler Electric representative to determine
the accuracy of the data and results for the specific use or purpose of the user.
By use of this program, the user agrees that Basler disclaims all warranties of noninfringement of third party rights, quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness
for a particular purpose. The user assumes the entire risk as to the quality and performance of the software. In no event will Basler be liable for any indirect, special,
or consequential damages. In the event of any litigation regarding this software, the user agrees that the venue shall be the State of Illinois.

Purpose of this Spreadsheet

The purpose of this spreadsheet is as a tool to inspect Basler Electric inverse time overcurrent relay time current curves (TCC's), develop programmable curve
constants, and to serve as a tool for converting time dial settings for electro-mechanical (e-m) relays to the nearest equivalent time dial setting for your Basler
Electric overcurrent relay.
Basler Electric inverse time overcurrent relays provide TCC's that very closely emulate most of the common e-m induction disk relays that were manufactured in
North America. To further improve proper relay coordination, selection of integrated reset or instantaneous reset characteristics is also provided in most Basler
Electric relays. Even though the TCC curve shapes have been optimized to emulate various electro-mechanical (e-m) induction disk overcurrent relays, the e-m relay
time dial settings and Basler Electric relay time dial settings are not perfectly equivalent and the user may need to perform a complete coordination study in cases
where curve coordination timing is very tight.
This tool applies to the following relays:
The Basler CT Powered Protective Relay line:
BE1-50/51B

BE1-50/51M

CO, IAC Retrofit Line: BE1-50/51B -214, -218, -219, -225, -226, etc.

The following Basler Numerical Multifunction Protective Relay lines:

BE1-851

BE1-951

BE1-1051

BE3-GPR

BE1-CDS220

BE1-CDS240

BE1-IPS

BE1-GPS

Note:
Some versions of the CT powered BE1-50/51 products listed above do not provide all of the curve types covered in this spreadsheet.
Programmable curves are not available in the BE1-50/51B, BE1-50/51M, and BE3-GPR relays. Please consult the appropriate bulletin
or instruction manual for the capabilities of each individual device.
This spreadsheet does not apply to the BE1-51 and 67 series relays.
Instructions and Notes
Using the spreadsheet to determine nearest equivalent e-m relay time dial.
1. Go to the sheet "TCC Curves and Graphs." Load in the curve for the relay you are trying to emulate by clicking on the appropriate button.
2. If you have a time and multiple of tap test point that you have previously calibrated the electromechanical relay to, simply enter in these two values into the
appropriate fields (cells H37, I37). The nearest Basler Electric time dial for the chosen curve will be calculated for you.
3. As an alternative approach, if you have a time dial setting for the electromechanical overcurrent relay, you may use the cross reference provided on the "EM Relay
Cross Reference" sheet to obtain the nearest equivalent Basler Electric time dial.
Notes on e-m curve equivalence:
1. The values in the cross reference table were obtained by inspection of the published electro-mechanical time current characteristic curve. The closest
approximately equivalent Basler Electric time dial setting was then entered into the cross reference table. The match is not perfect; see further notes below.
2. If your electro-mechanical relay time dial setting is between the values provided in the table, it will be necessary to interpolate (estimate the correct intermediate
value) between the electro-mechanical setting and the Basler Electric setting
3. The maximum time dial setting provided by Basler Electric relays is 9.9. The Basler Electric equivalent time dial setting for the maximum time dial setting provided
in the electro-mechanical relay is provided in the cross reference table even if it is calculated to be above 9.9. This is provided for the purpose of allowing
interpolation as noted above.
4. Basler Electric time/current characteristics are determined by a linear mathematical equation. An induction disk has a certain degree of non-linearity due to inertia
and friction effects. For this reason, even though every effort has been made to provide equation constants that provide characteristic curves with minimum deviation
from the published electromechanical curves, slight deviations can be observed between them.
In applications where the time coordination between curves is extremely close, we recommend that you choose the optimal time dial setting by inspection of the
coordination study. Also, in these applications where coordination is tight, it is recommended that you retrofit your circuits with Basler Electric solid state relays due to
their high timing accuracy.
Using the spreadsheet to plot curves.
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It is fairly straightforward, but simply click on the appropriate button on the "TCC Curves and Calcs" sheet, and a plot of the curve shows up. You may either print the
entire sheet, or by clicking on the graph, print an enlarged graph the fills the page. Also, the TCC Curves and Calcs sheet provides a means of adding the specific
time dial that one will be using to the plot. Please inspect the sheet for this and other features.
Using the spreadsheet to develop the programmable curves constants.
The sheet "Programmable Curve Calcs" provides a means to develop a programmable curve from a set of points from your existing target TCC curve that you may
wish to emulate. See that sheet for instructions.
This spreadsheet is best viewed at 1024x768 or higher resolution.
Revision Notes:
Rev. A (2/6/98)
Corrected error in S2 curve constant B, which was set to 0.0280 rather than the correct 0.0208.
Rev. B (2/18/98)
Corrected drawing number reference for M curve.
Rev. C
Added graph page to TCC curves. Added some ability for users to plot programmable curves.
Rev. D0 (09/03)
General update. Added IEC curves A, B, C, and G. Added method to determine programmable curve constants via the Excel Solver Routine. Removed the multiple
sheets
for various relay curves and moved info and calcs on those pages to the "Curve Constants" and "TCC Curves and Calcs" sheets. Renamed "Graphs" sheet
Rev E (05/09)
as
"TCC
Curves
Calcs"
sheet
rearranged
and added
a means
for customer to plot user's time dial, the calculations for T given M and D, and D given T
Added
Curves
F, and
46, A1,
B1,C1,
D1,
E3, F1, P, content
T and updated
drawing
numbers.
and M.
Rev
F (05/09)
Removed reference to Publication 9-2520-00-999 which is obsolete

Basler Electric Company, 12570 State Route 143, Highland, Illinois 62249-1074 USA
Phone: 618/654-2341 - Fax: 618/654-2351 - Website: www.basler.com

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Curve Plotting and Time Dial Calculations

Curve Type V or V1 -- Time Characteristic Curves

S2
(IAC-55)

L, L1
(C0-5)
D
Definite Time
(CO-6)
M
Moderately Inverse
(CO-7)
I, I1
Inverse
(CO-8)
V, V1
Very Inverse
(CO9)
E, E1
Extremely Inverse
(CO-11)

L2
(IAC-66)

G
(IEC)

I2
(IAC-51)
V2
(IAC-53)
E2
(IAC-77)

A
(IEC
Inv.)
B
(IEC VI)
C
(IEC EI)

Long Inverse

Programmable

1000.000

Click the appropriate button

to plot a graph of the time
current characteristic.

Good viewing: It is intended that the

most important data on this sheet will
fit onto a screen with a monitor set at
1024x768 resolution, with Excel's
zoom set at 75%. It may be helpful for
one to experiment with zoom settings
for best viewing on the monitor being
used.

100.000

Time, Sec

S, S1
(CO-2)

Short Inverse

Displayed Curve Name:

V or V1

Approximately Equivalent to:

ABB CO -9
Curve Name
V, Very Inverse
Drawing No.
99-1374
T=(A*D)/(M^N-C)+B*D+K
Curve Constants
A
B
C
N
K
5.46780
0.10814
1.000
2.04690
0.0280

10.000

9.
9
7
5
3
2
1.
5
1
0.
7
0.
5
0.
3
0.
2
0.
1
0.
0
4.
0

1.000

Curve V or V1: Time delay T at your time dial D and multiples of pickup M:
Select a curve using buttons above, then enter a time dial (D) and multiple
of pickup (M). The trip time (T) will be calculated.

Time Dial
(D)
1.0

Mult of PU
(M)

Trip Time
(T)

2.000

1.882

Curve V or V1: Finding Time Dial D closest to your test data or old E-M relay response:
To find a setting nearest your old E-M relay, a) select nearest curve type
from buttons above, then b) enter a set of T and M points from your old
relay. D is shown to 2 decimal points, but the relays accept
increments of 0.1 only, in the range of 0.0 to 9.9.

Trip Time
(T)
1.000

Want to add your selected time dial to the TCC curve? Enter the time dial (D) that
you wish to add to the TCC curve. Relay accepts time dials in 0.0 to 9.9 in 0.1
increments.

0.100

Mult of PU
(M)

Time Dial
(D)

3.000

1.29

Time Dial
(D)
4.0

0.010
1.00

The cell to the right checks that all time dials above are in the All time dials above are in the relay's
range of 0.0 to 9.9.
acceptable range

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Multiple of PU

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Time Dial Setting Cross Reference Rev. B

This list is to assist a person that is trying to emulate an old electromechanical relay time with a Basler relay. The table gives the time dial of a Basler relay that most
closely matches the indicated time dial of the indicated relay. For instance, if one had a GE IAC 51 relay set at time dial 3, the appropriate curve in the Basler relay
would be the I2 curve set at a time dial of 2.7. If one is using some time dial that is between two time dials given in the table, one must interpolate and pick an
appropriate value between the two time dials.
The valid range for Basler numerical relay time dials is 0 to 9.9 in steps of 0.1. The table indicates some time dials outside this range, indicating that the relay cannot
reproduce the curve, but may be useful for interpolation purposes.

Electromechanical Relay Time Dial Setting

Approximately

Curve Dwg.

Curve Name

Equivalent to

Number

S, S1, Short Inverse

ABB CO-2

99-1369

0.3

0.8

1.7

2.4

3.4

L, L1, Long Inverse

ABB CO-5

99-1370

0.4

0.8

1.5

2.3

3.3

D, Definite Time

ABB CO-6

99-1371

0.5

1.1

2.0

2.9

M, Moderately Inverse

ABB CO-7

99-1372

0.4

0.8

1.7

I, I1, Inverse Time

ABB CO-8

99-1373

0.3

0.7

1.5

V, V1, Very Inverse

ABB CO-9

99-1374

0.3

0.7

E, E1, Extremely Inverse

ABB CO-11

99-1375

0.3

I2, Inverse Time

GE IAC-51

99-1597

V2, Very Inverse

GE IAC-53

S2, Short Inverse

L2, Long Inverse
E2, Extremely Inverse

0.5

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

9.0

10.0

11.0

4.2

5.0

5.8

6.7

7.7

8.6

9.7

4.2

5.0

6.0

7.0

7.8

8.8

9.9

3.7

4.5

5.0

5.9

7.2

8.0

8.9

10.1

2.5

3.3

4.3

5.3

6.1

7.0

8.0

9.0

9.8

2.3

3.2

4.0

5.0

5.8

6.8

7.6

8.7

10.0

1.4

2.1

3.0

3.9

4.8

5.7

6.7

7.8

8.7

9.6

0.7

1.5

2.4

3.2

4.2

5.0

5.7

6.6

7.8

8.5

10.3

0.6

1.0

1.9

2.7

3.7

4.8

5.7

6.8

8.0

9.3

10.6

99-1596

0.4

0.8

1.6

2.4

3.4

4.3

5.1

6.3

7.2

8.4

9.6

GE IAC-55

99-1595

0.2

1.0

2.0

3.1

4.0

4.9

6.1

7.2

8.1

8.9

9.8

GE IAC-66

99-1594

0.4

0.9

1.8

2.7

3.9

4.9

6.3

7.2

8.5

9.7

10.9

GE IAC-77

99-1598

0.5

1.0

1.9

2.7

3.5

4.3

5.2

6.2

7.4

8.2

9.9

Basler Electric Approximately Equivalent Time Dial Setting

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Programmable Curve Constants Calculations

This Sheet calculates constants for the programmable curves given a user supplied set of time/current pairs and a target
time dial setting.
Notes:
1) To calculate the Programmable Curve constants, this sheet makes use of the Excel "Solver" Add-In. Solver is supplied with Excel, but
may not be installed in a partial installation of Excel, and even if installed, it needs to be enabled. You enable the Solver Add-In by the
clicking on the appropriate box in the Excel Menu: TOOLS / ADD-INS.
1b) Even if one cannot load and run the Solver Add-In, or if one has specific constants that need to be evaluated, one may enter
constants directly into the "Solution" fields below and plot the curves in the TCC Curves and Calcs Sheet.
2) When the Solver routine is run, the program minimizes cell G24, which is the RMS of "time error x sqrt(MOP)". The sqrt(MOP) factor forces
improved error at high MOP for higher accuracy at the fast end of the TOC curve.
3) Though an inspection of the time delay equation may at first make it appear there are 5 user-adjustable constants in the time equation (A, B, C,
N, and K), there are actually only 3 constants that can be varied: A, B, and N. The value of C is fixed at 1 so that curves will give a time delay that
rises to infinity at 1 multiple of pickup, and K is fixed at 0.028 in all Basler relays.

Step 1) a: Enter 5 data points from the time-current

curve of interest in the fields to the right.
b: Enter in the Time Dial (D) of the Basler relay that
you want to match to these points.

Desired
Multiple of
Time Delay Time Dial (D) of Basler Relay to
Pickup (M):
(T)
be used in calculations:
1.300
10.6580
1.0
2.000
2.4300
4.000
0.5060
10.000
0.1190
20.000
0.0700

Point 1 (Low MOP)

Point 2
Point 3
Point 4
Point 5 (High MOP)

Step 2) a: Run the Excel "Solver" routine by clicking on the Excel Menu: TOOLS / SOLVER.
b: Accept the Solver settings that you will see and click on "SOLVE."
c: When Solver is done, a dialog box will pop up. Select the option, "Keep Solver Solutions."
d: Go to the "TCC Curves and Calcs" sheet to plot the results.
Equation for time delay:

T = A*D / ((M^N)-C) + B*D + K

Allowed Curve Constants Ranges. If any of cells C17 to G17 below are red,
user has entered a constant that is out of range.
Constant:
Min
Max
Solution (Solver), or
user data entry:
Comparison:

0
600

0
25

1.00
1.00

0.50
2.50

0.028
0.028

7.762688

0.027509

1.000000

2.093918

0.028000

MOP

Desired
Time

Calculated
Time
10.6580
2.4301
0.5062
0.1185
0.0702
RMS Error:

Error
(seconds)
0.0000
-0.0001
-0.0002
0.0005
-0.0002
0.0002

Error x
sqrt(MOP)
0.0001
-0.0001
-0.0004
0.0014
-0.0008
0.0008

1.300
2.000
4.000
10.000
20.000

10.6580
2.4300
0.5060
0.1190
0.0700

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Curve Coefficient Definitions:

T: Time to Trip.
D: Time Dial Setting.
M: Multiples of Pickup.
A, B: Curve Coefficients. Have a large role in
Time Dial effects.
C: Fixed at 1. Affects where curve rises to
infinite time.
N: Curve coefficient. Has a major role in
inverseness of relay curve.
K: A fixed time delay adder.

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0.028

Curve Descriptions and Constants List

Equation
T=(A*D)/(M^N-C)+B*D+K
Where
Parameter
Description
T
Time to Trip
D

Time Dial Setting

Time dial setting for the 51 function.

Multiple of pickup

Coefficient specific
to selected curve
Coefficient specific
to selected curve
Coefficient specific
to selected curve

Measured current in multiples of pickup. Timing algorithm

has a dynamic range of 0 to 40 time pickup.
Affects the effective range of the time dial.

B
C

N
K

Affects a constant term in the timing equation. Has greatest

affect on curve shape at high multiples of tap.
Affects the multiple of PU where the curve would approach
infinity if allowed to continue below pickup. Has greatest affect
on curve shape near pickup.
Affects the inverseness of the characteristic. Has greatest
affect on curve shape at low to medium multiples of tap.
Characteristic minimum delay term

Exponent specific
to selected curve
Constant

Curve Description:
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
7

Explanation
Time that the 51 function will take to time out and trip.

Curve Constants:
A
B
0.26630 0.03393

S or S1
ABB CO-2
S, Short Inverse
D1089-10
S2
GE IAC-55
S2, Short Inverse
D2307-02
L or L1
ABB CO-5
L, Long Inverse
D1089-11
L2
GE IAC-66
L2, Long Inverse
D2307-01
D
ABB CO-6
D, Definite Time
D1089-09
M
ABB CO-7
M, Moderately Inverse
D1089-01
I or I1
ABB CO-8
I1, Inverse Time
D1089-02
I2
GE IAC-51
I2, Inverse Time
D2307-04
V or V1
ABB CO -9
V, Very Inverse

C
1.000

N
1.2969

K
0.028

R
0.5000

R
0.0940

A
0.02860

B
0.02080

C
1.000

N
0.9844

K
0.028

A
5.61430

B
2.18592

C
1.000

N
1.0000

K
R
0.028 15.7500

A
2.39550

B
0.00000

C
1.000

N
0.3125

K
0.028

R
7.8001

A
0.47970

B
0.21359

C
1.000

N
1.5625

K
0.028

R
0.8750

A
0.30220

B
0.12840

C
1.000

N
0.5000

K
0.028

R
1.7500

A
8.93410

B
0.17966

C
1.000

N
2.0938

K
0.028

R
9.0000

A
0.27470

B
0.10426

C
1.000

N
0.4375

K
0.028

R
0.8888

A
5.46780

B
0.10814

C
1.000

N
2.0469

K
0.028

R
5.5000

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Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:
Approximately Equivalent to:
Curve Name
Drawing No.
Curve Short Designation:

D1090-03
V2
GE IAC-53
V2, Very Inverse
D2307-03
E or E1
ABB CO-11
E, Extremely Inverse
D1090-04
E2
GE IAC-77
E2, Extremely Inverse
D2307-05
A
N/A
BS/IEC Standard Inverse
D2570-06
B
N/A
BS/IEC Very Inverse
D1089-07
C
N/A
BS/IEC Extremely Inverse
D1089-05
G
N/A
BS/IEC Long Time Inverse
D2570-07
P
N/A
Programmable - User
N/A
F

A
4.43090

B
0.09910

C
1.000

N
1.9531

K
0.028

R
5.8231

A
7.76240

B
0.02758

C
1.000

N
2.0938

K
0.028

R
7.7500

A
4.98830

B
0.01290

C
1.000

N
2.0469

K
0.028

R
4.7742

A
0.01414

B
0.00000

C
1.000

N
0.0200

K
0.028

R
2.0000

A
1.46360

B
0.00000

C
1.000

N
1.0469

K
0.028

R
3.2500

A
8.25060

B
0.00000

C
1.000

N
2.0469

K
0.028

R
8.0000

A
12.12120

B
0.00000

C
1.000

N
1.0000

K
R
0.028 28.0000

A
7.76269

B
0.02751

C
1.00000

N
2.09392

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