PROTECTION

Trip circuit and Trip Coil supervision Relay

Type VAX / MVAXM

Customer Benefits
Trip circuit and Trip coil su-
pervision relay
Choice of pre-closing and
Post-closing supervision
Simple and robust con-
struction
Draw out type case
Completely dust proof by
IP5X class protection

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Types VAX & MVAXM

Trip circuit supervision relays
Features
Simple and robust construction
Positive action without chatter
Choice of pre-closing and post-closing supervision

Application
Post-closing or continuous supervision of the trip circuit of cir-
cuit breakers

General description
Type VAX and MVAXM relays are of simple and robust con-
struction. They are arranged to initiate an audible alarm and
Type VAX 31 and MVAXM 31 relays Under healthy conditions
visual indication if the trip circuit of a circuit breaker fails or the
with the consist of three units connected as shown in figures
breaker tripping mechanism does not operate
2(a) and 2(b), circuit breaker closed, units A and C are ener-
giesed and the operation is the same as that of type VAX 21
Two versions of type VAX and MVAXM relays are available.
and MVAXM 21 relays. When the circuit breaker is open unit B
Type VAX 21 and MVAXM 21 relays monitor the trip circuit only
is also energised via the normally closed auxiliary switch of the
when the circuit breaker is closed (post-closing supervision
circuit- breaker and unit C is held-in by contact B-1 Unit B will
only) while type VAX 31 and MVAXM 31 relays monitor the trip
detect trip circuit abnormalities with the circuit breaker open in
circuit continuously (both pre-closing and post-closing supervi-
a similar manner as unit A with the circuit breaker closed
sion). Both versions detect the following conditions.

The C unit in both the versions are delayed on drop-off by

Failure of trip supply
means of RC circuit for a total time of 350 to 800 milliseconds,
Open circuit of trip coil of trip circuit wiring
to prevent a false alarm due to collage dips caused by faults in
Failure of mechanism to complete the tripping operation
other circuits or during a normal tripping operations, when unit
A is momentarily short circuited by the self reset tripping relay
Type VAX 21 and MVAXM 21 relays consist of two units con-
contact. If the trip relay fails to reset possibly due to failure of
nected as shown in figures 1(a) and 1(b). Under healthy condi-
the circuit breaker tripping mechanism, the alarm is initiated
tion with circuit breaker closed, both units are energised. If the
The alarm unit is designed to operate via pilot wires, if required
trip circuit gets open or the trip supply fails, units A drops-off
and opens contactA-1 to de-energise unit C. when the circuit
breaker is open the auxiliary switch of the circuit breaker shorts
contact A-1 to hold-in unit C.

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Technical data able for use with anti-corrosion negative

Coil rating
For VAX relay:
24,30, 48, 50, 110/125 or 220/250 volts
dc operating band 80% - 120% of rated volt-
age
Maximum loop resistance 50 ohms for
nominal alarm supply 24 to 50 V
Other alarm supplies 400 ohms
When rated for a 100V alarm supply the
unit C will not operate at a current less
than 25 milliamperes. It is therefore suit-
potential blasing device. Operating indicator
Hand reset operating indicator provided
For MVAXM relay: when required
110/125 and 220/250 Volts dc as stand-
ard and other coil ratings are available on Contacts
request Maximum loop resistance is 400 3 pairs of self reset contact one make and
ohms for nominal alarm supply. two break as standard
Operating time Insulation
0.35 to 0.8 sec. at 80% of rated volts (be- The relays meet the requirements of IS
tween failure of trip circuit and operation 3231/EC 255-5 Series C-2 KV for 1 minute
of alarm contact)
Thermal rating
120% of rated voltage continuous

Burdens
For VAX
DC Voltage 24 30 48/50 110/125 220/250
Maximum watts Trip supply 0.52 0.56 0.62 1.56 3.13
Alarm Supply 0.37 0.38 0.44 1.12 2.6

For MVAXM

Dc voltage 110/125 220/250

Maximum watts Trip supply 1.56 3.13
Alarm supply 1.12 2.6

Contact ratings

Make and carry continuously Make and carry for 3 break

seconds
AC 1250VA with maximum of SA 7500VA with maxima of 30A 1250VA with maxima of 5A and
and 660 V and 660V 660V
DC 1250 with maximum of 5A and 7500VA with maxima of 30A 100W (resistive) 50W (induc-
660V and 660V tive) with maxima of 5A and
660V

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Dimensions and weights

For VAX relay
relay Case Size Maximum overall dimensions Approximate
Height mm Width mm Depth* mm Gross weight Kg.
VAX 21 N Hor. 124 153 130 1.8
1D Vert. 233 170 203 5.2
VAX 31
N Hor. 124 153 130 1.8
*Add 76 mm for maximum length of terminal studs, alternatively, 29 mm for terminal screws.

The approximate gross weights given above are inclusive of cartons, mounting appendages and terminal details.

The relays comply fully with requirements of IS 3231 and are suitable for use in normal tropical environments.

For MVAXM relay:

MVAXM 21
Size 3 Midos

MVAXM 31
Size 4 Midos

Information required with order

1. Type of relay (VAX 21 or VAX 31 or MVAXM 21 or MVAXM 31)
2. Coil voltage rating

Figure 1 (a) Supervision circuits with type VAX 21 relay

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Figure 1 (b) Supervision circuits with type MVAXM 21 relay

Figure 2 (a) Supervision circuits with type VAX 31 relay

Figure 2 (b) Supervision circuits with type MVAXM 31 relay

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Setting range
Figure 3 : Case and panel cut-out dimensions for case 1/2N (all dimensions in mm)
Auxiliary supply voltage
1-2x tap setting
This gives effective
setting ranges of: 71 26
4 holes 4.4 23.5
20 - 320% In. Figure 3
10 - 160% In. Case outline: size 3
5 - 80% In. 168 159

Push button
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4 holes 4.4 97 4 holes 4.4
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All dimensions in mm.
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Push button
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Panel cut-out: Push button
Current Make and carry Make and carry73 Break Flush mounting fixing details projection 10 max. 99
Panel cut-out:
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AC 1250VA with 7500VA32with 1250VA

212 with 25 min. 32 212
25 min.
maxima of 5A maxima of 30A maxima of 5A
and 300V 177 and 300V and 300V
DC 1250W with 7500W with 50W (Resistive) 157 max.
177 157 max.
maxima of 5A maxima of 30A 25W (Inductive)
Reset
and 300V
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All dimensions in mm Flush mountingwith maxima
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Figure 5 : Case outline: size 3 Figure 6 : Case outline: size 4

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4 holes 4.4 149 4 holes 4.4
97
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