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PRiMA
Plug-in Rapid-wire Integrated
Multi-mount Auxiliary
Relays

PRiMA, is a compact, voltage operated, attracted

armature auxiliary relay with instantaneous and time
delayed auxiliary functions. It has been designed to
fulfil the need for contact multiplication in protection
and control environments, developed as a result of
worldwide market studies. Great emphasis has been
placed on making it as easy as possible to
specify, order, configure and install.

Wire placed on screw

Relay
contacts
Figure 1
Captive
nut Relay and cross section
of socket

Coding Snap lock

Relay Snap lock plug feature
connector feature

KEY FEATURES MODELS AVAILABLE

> Wide operative voltage range
Customer Benefits > Optional test feature
> Self-reset flag as standard
• Compact design -
12 relays per 19 inch rack > Optional timer
> PRE electrical reset relays
> PRH hand/electrical reset relays
> PRS self reset relays

• Built-in snap lock feature > Choice of two types of terminal

automatically locks the relay > DIN rail, panel or rack mounting
to its socket > Manufactured from flame-retardant
• Unique terminal design materials
ensures rapid wiring -
(time saving of up to 75%)
• Simple mechanical coding
for relay to socket connection

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 DESCRIPTION

Ease of installation is ensured by the two-part design in

which the relay plugs into a socket which may be
specified with front or rear connected terminals. A
snaplock feature between relay and socket, eliminates
the need for separate wire clips. The front-connected
socket, mainly for DIN rail mounting, may alternatively
be mounted on a solid panel via a single fixing screw,
whilst the rear- connected design clips or screw fixes to
suitable panel cut-outs or may be accommodated
on a special rack mounting frame.

The two types of terminal available include a unique

Figure 2 Timer control adjustment
captive nut design which makes for wiring time
reductions of up to 75%.
OPERATING INDICATORS
The relays are available as either self-reset, electrical
All relays are fitted with an operation indicator that
reset or hand/electrical reset types. The range includes
follows the contact operation, with the exception of self-
a mechanical operation indicator as standard and an
resetting instantaneous relays type PRS which, when
optional integrated timer to minimize panel space
required, can be fitted with a hand reset indicator.
requirements.

RELAY
CONTACTS
Self reset (PRS) models have 4 changeover contacts
except those with delayed drop-off timer which have
only 3 contacts.
Hand/electrical reset models (RPH) and electrical reset
models (PRE) have 3 changeover contacts. All have
silver contacts tips to provide long life and reliability over
a wide range of duties.
Optional magnetic blow-out contacts are recommended
for heavy or highly inductive loads.
TEST/RESET BUTTONS
Relays other than the electrical reset model are
available with an optional test button to check contact
and following indicator operation.
A rest button is fitted on all models except the electrical
reset and self reset relays with a following flag.
TIME DELAYS
The dc self-reset relays can be fitted with adjustable
timers for delayed operation or delayed reset. These
have a wide range, from 0.1 to 270s, to be set by the
customer in 4 ranges with overlapping adjustment. By
installing rectifier type PA01 in series with a dc relay,
time delayed relays can be used on ac supplies.

The controls are behind a hinged cover. Adjustment is

by screwdriver, see Figure 2. The rotary switch, on the
right hand side, allows the customer to select from 4
timing ranges. The trimpot is then used for adjustment
within the time range selected.
The cover has provision for the customer to affix an
Figure 3 Simple coding system for PRiMA sockets identification label.

Relay
coding
plug

1. Insert relay plug (part way) 4. Rotate assembly to achieve 5. Push assembly home
2. Rotate plug anti-clockwise the desired setting 6. Insert relay into socket
3. Pull assembly out (3mm)

Design pedigree resulting from AREVA's

manufacture of a million auxiliary relays
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TERMINAL OPTIONS: REAR-CONNECTED

> M3 screw suitable for crimped pre-insulated ring This is designed to be rack mounted using the clip-on
tongue connectors mounting feature. Alternatively, it may be panel
> Cage clamp, suitable for crimped pre-insulated mounted using two No 6 self-tapping screws.
connectors (flat blade or boot-lace ferrule) or wires A custom designed 483mm (19 inch) rack is available
with stripped ends into which 12 relays will fit.
Both M3 and cage clamp terminals will accept two
standard crimped wired connectors per way. Terminals
will accept wire sizes of 0.5 - 2.5mm2. RELAY TO SOCKET CODING

A simple mechanical relay to socket coding system

MOUNTING offering twelve combinations is employed to prevent the
relay being plugged into the wiring socket (Figure 3).
PRiMA relays are generally suitable for mounting side
by side, with no gap between adjacent sockets. This
CONTACT WETTING
allows multiple schemes to be installed in the minimum
of panel space. However, PRiMA relays which are
In SCADA or alarm applications, the minimum
permanently energized at elevated ambient temperature
recommended "wetting" values to ensure reliable
(greater than 40°C) should have a vacant space,
making of contacts are 24V and 0.5VA. Where PRiMA
equivalent to the width of one PRiMA, between adjacent
relays are installed such that breaking of contacts will
relays. Panels designed should always consider
initiate the alarm, it is recommended that the SCADA
thermal gradients and where PRiMA relays are installed
has an alarm initiation delay of at least 2ms.
near the top of non-ventilated panels, at least 100mm
This prevents spurious alarming when cubicle doors are
air gap must be allowed between the top of the relays
closed, and continuity may be broken for a fleeting
and underside of the panel roof.
instant due to the transmitted mechanical shock.
In the most onerous application of relays being
FRONT-CONNECTED mounted directly on swing-frame cubicle doors, it is
strongly recommended that any "break to alarm" circuits
This is designed primarily for DIN rail mounting. It can utilize 1VA load for better contact wetting.
also be panel mounted using a single No 6 self-tapping
screw. Two location pegs are moulded into the housing
RECTIFIER UNITS
to prevent rotation.

A PA01 rectifier unit may be used with relays with

a timer or the 24/27V rated relays to allow their use
on ac supplies.

DC Inductive 10
load breaking
capacity 100W

50W
Current (Amperes)

Inductive L/R ratio 40ms.

Figure 4 Magnetic blow-out contacts
Standard duty contacts
DC breaking duties
0.1
10 100 1000
Applied Voltage (Volts)

DC Resistive 100
load breaking
capacity
500W

10
Current (Amperes)

100W

1
Magnetic blow-out contacts

Standard duty contacts

0.1
10 100 1000
Applied Voltage (Volts)
 TECHNICAL DATA BURDENS

(specified at lower rated voltage)

RATINGS
Operate Reset/timing
All models are for ac/dc operation except for the
DC(W) AC(VA) DC(W) AC(VA)
following which are dc only:
Self reset <3 <3 N/a n/a
• Self reset relays with timers Hand/electrical <4 <4 <12* <12
• 24/27V hand/electrical reset models reset
Self-reset - DPU <4 n/a <1 n/a
Standard coil ratings: 24/27V, 30/34V, 48/54V, Self-reset - DDO <4 n/a <3 n/a
110/125V, 220/250V
PA01: 24/250V ac * cut-off approximately 30ms

OPERATIVE RANGES OPERATING TIME

Voltage Continuous Maximum DC + For a normally open contact to close at

rating (V) operating Peak ripple lower rated voltage
voltage voltage • 30ms typically for ac operated relays
range (V) • 25ms typically for dc operated relays

24/27 19 - 32.4 35.5V

30/34 24 - 41 45V RESET TIME
48/54 37.5 - 65 71.5V
110/125 87.5 - 150 165V For a normally closed contact to reset
220/250 175 - 275 330V • <100ms typically

FREQUENCY 50/60Hz TIMER RANGE (SECONDS)

The timer ranges shown here are approximate, and for

NUMBER OF OUTPUT CONTACTS the lower rated voltage

• Self reset relay 4 Switch position DPU mode DDO mode

• Hand/electrical reset relay 3
1 0.10 - 0.15 0.10 - 0.20
• Electrical reset relay 3
2 0.13 - 1.6 0.18 - 2.0
• Self reset timer - DPU 4
3 1.0 - 17.0 1.2 - 20.0
• Self reset timer - DDO 3 4 16.0 - 270.0 16.0 - 270.0

Key: DPU = time delayed on pick-up Note 1: Timer setting instructions on reverse of blank
DDO = time delayed on drop-off identification labels provided with each relay.
Note 2: Adjustments to the potentiometer and switch
should be made using an insulated tool.

PRiMA auxiliaries :-
compact, simple,
and cost-effective scheme design
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 CONTACT RATINGS

Contact type Current Make & carry Make & carry for 3s Break
continuously

Standard AC 1250VA with maxima 7500VA with maxima 1250VA with maxima
of 10A and 300V of 30A and 300V of 10A and 300V
DC 1250W with maxima 7500W with maxima 120W (resistive) 30W*
of 10A and 300V of 30A and 300V (inductive) at 100V
L/R=40ms
See fig 4 for curves

Magnetic DC 1250W with maxima 7500W with maxima of 350W (resistive) 50W*
blow-out of 10A and 300V of 30A and 300V (inductive) at 100V
L/R=40ms
See fig 4 for curves

* Normally closed contacts breaking with positive potential applied to the moving contacts

Contacts in use Continuous rating

per contact (amps)
1 10 Product Safety Compliance with the
2 10 72/23/EEC European Commission
3 5 Low Voltage Directive
4 5
EN61010-1: 1993/A2: 1995 Compliance is
EN60950: 1992/A1: 1997 demonstrated by
Maximum rate of operation, 600 per hour
reference to generic
safety standards

DURABILITY
®
UL recognized

Loaded contact 100,000 operations C US File No. E194075 component for

Unloaded contact 1,000,000 operations the US and Canada

Figure 5 Outline and mounting details for rack and blanking plate

The rack PR0025 001 will hold up to 12 Prima relays. Unused positions may be blanked off using blanking
plate shown opposite. This may be mounted either side of rack as shown.
443.0

4 holes 40.4 4 holes 40.4 4 holes

ø2.6x34.2 pitch ø2.6x34.2 pitch ø2.6x34.2 pitch
= =
102.6 102.6 102.6
74.0 85.0

Clearance
for 60.0
wiring
34.0
Blanking plate PR0026 001
Fixng screws 2 per plate
24 per bag ZA0005 093

28.0

4 off M6 mounting holes

76.2
88.1

465.1 63.0

482.6
All dimensions in mm
 Ø2.8 Hole

Projection detail for clip-on type mountings Clearance hole

for No 6 self-tapping screw
47 94 53 64

Ø2.8 Hole
75 35
Panel cut-out for screw
CUSTOMERS fixing socket application
I.D. LABEL

34 51 90 Max
Projection detail for screw fixing type mountings Sockets may also be panel
69
mounted in 19" racks thickness
Top of relay
1.2
viewed from rear
12 22 32 42 Available Terminal Combinations
14 24 34 44
Terminal
Layout 11 21 31 41 35
A1 A2 Panel cut-out for clip-on
M3 Ring Cage Clamp
socket application

Figure 6 Case outline for rear connected relay

Figure 7 Case outline for front connected relay

Clearance hole
for No 6 self-tapping screw Ø4.40 Hole

Ø2.8 Hole
115 110

CUSTOMERS
I.D. LABEL
55

Ø4.40 Hole
34 50 Panel drilling details for
Top of relay screw mounting of sockets
131 viewed from front
35
44 34 24 14
Available Terminal Combinations 7.5
42 32 22 12
Terminal
Layout A2 A1 Sockets may also be mounted
on DIN rail to specifications
41 31 21 11 EN50054, DIN46277- 3 & BS5884
M3 Ring Cage Clamp

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 INFORMATION REQUIRED WITH ORDER

Relay type PR Socket type PS

Contact Type (changeover) Socket type

4 self-reset contacts Front-connected F

S
(3 contacts DDO timer) Rear-connected R
S
3 hand/electrical-reset contacts H
Terminal type
3 electrical-reset contacts E
Cage clamp 1
Contacts
M3 screw 3
Standard contacts 1
Magnetic blow-out contacts 2
Rack PR 0 1
Flag

Following flag 1 Rectifier PA 0 1

Hand-reset flag (self-reset instantaneous only) 2
Timer Blanking Plate PB 0 1

Delay on drop -off (self-reset dc only) D

Fixing screws PF 0 1
Delay on pick-off (self-reset dc only) P (24 screws per bag)
No delay (instantaneous) N

Voltage

Electrical or Self-reset ac/dc

Hand/electrical reset dc
24/27 01
30/34 02
48/54 03
110/125 04
220/250 05
Electrical or Hand/electrical reset ac
30/34 12
48/54 13
110/125 14
220/250 15

Self test

Test button fitted T

No test button B

AREVA TRACK RECORD -

AUXILIARY RELAYS
• Over 180,000 MVAJ tripping relays delivered
since launching in 1983
• Over 150,000 MVAA auxiliary relays delievered
since launching in 1983.
• Over 330,000 PRiMA auxiliaries delivered
since launching in 1994
• Underlines AREVA's commitment to the supply
of quality electromechanical devices
 MiCOM is a registered trademark of AREVA. The other names mentioned, registered or not, are the property of their respective companies. - 389191982 RCS PARIS - SONOVISION-ITEP.
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