MBR Catalog

Membrane/Bag
Rupture Relay
The Membrane/Bag Rupture Relay - MBR is a device capable of detecting the rupture of the rubber
membrane or bag used in oil preservation systems on power transformers and reactors.

The MBR is comprised of an optical sensor that must be mounted on the membrane or inside the rubber
bag (on the air side), and a control unit located in the transformer control cabinet.

The sensor is provided with a polysulfon capsule containing an emitting LED and a trigger circuit. The
control unit has a reversible contact and two LED's, one to signal the membrane or bag rupture, and
another to signal the on status.

The MBR operation is based on the principle of light reflection. When there is no oil present, the light
produced by the emitting-LED is completely reflected internally by the capsule dome and captured by the
optical receiver. If the oil covers the capsule, the reflection effect on the dome limits change. The rupture
causes part of the emitted light to disperse in the oil, and the amount of light that reaches the optical
receiver is reduced. This change in light refection causes the unbalancing of the coupling circuits and the
actuation of the signal contact.

The output contact is reversible, and its operation mode (operate or return to rest mode in case of
membrane failure) is selected by means of an external jumper.

The auxiliary supply voltage to the MBR can be in the range 85 to 265 Vdc/Vac 50/60Hz, covering all
auxiliary voltages commonly found in power plants. Electrical insulation is provided between input, output
and auxiliary supply circuits.

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 Technical Features:
Power Supply: 85 to 265 Vcc/Vca, 50/60 Hz

Consumption: < 3W

Relay Operation Temperature: -10 to 70°C

Sensor Operation Temperature: -40 to 100°C

Input: 1 MBR-Sensor

Output: 1 Reversible Contact

Maximum Switching Power 60W (dc)/62.5 VA (ac)
Maximum Switching Voltage 220 Vcc/250 Vca (non inductive)
Maximum Switching Current 2,0 A

LED's:
Green: ON
Red: Membrane/Bag rupture

Degree of Protection Relay: IP 20

Degree of Protection Sensor: IP 67

Mounting of Relay: DIN Rail 35mm

Sensor Cable: 4 x 0,5mm², 200°C

Wire Size: 0,3 a 2,5mm², 22 to 12 AWG

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Connection Diagram

85...265
of the output contact

Vdc/Vac
Operation selection

13 1 2 3
NO
15
NC
16
MBR
10 11 12 6 7 8 14
White

Black
Blue

Red
Sensor
Signaling
Contact
Notes:
1) Output contact is shown with MBR de-energized.
2) Connect a jumper wire between terminals 13-15 if the output contact is to operate (close 10-12) in
case of alarm and return to normal position if there is no alarm (close 11-12).
3) Connect a jumper wire between terminals 15-16 if the output contact is to return to normal position
(close 11-12) in case of alarm and to operate if there is no alarm (close 10-12).
4) One of the above jumper wires must be installed. Otherwise the output contact will never change
state.

Test Procedure
 The most comprehensive test for the MBR is achieved by connecting the MBR Sensor to the MBR
Relay, energizing it with power supply from 85 to 265 Vdc/Vac and immersing the sensor in insulating
oil or clean water. The Alarm LED at the relay front panel must go on and the output relay must
actuate according to the operation mode selected with the jumper at terminals 13-15 or 15-16. Dry
the sensor after the test.
It is possible also to test the MBR relay without a sensor connected to it. To do that, connect jumper
wires as indicated in the table below and check if the proper output is achieved:

Jumper 1 Jumper 2 Expected Output

7 to 14 6 to 8 No alarm
7 to 14 6 to 7 Alarm
None 6 to 8 Alarm
None 6 to 7 Alarm

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 Dimensions

Control Unit
45 110
75

Front View Side View

MBR-Sensor
14
42

Red

White

Blue
Cable (4 X 0,5 mm²)
Black

All dimensions in milimeters

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Accomplished Tests
Immunity to Electrical transients
(IEC 60255-4 / IEC60255-6):
1st cycle peak value 2,5 kV
Frequency: 1,1 MHz
Repeat Time and Rate: 2 seconds, 400 surges/sec
Decay at 50%: 5 cycles

Voltage Impulse (IEC 60255-5):

Wave shape: 1,2/50μs
Amplitude and energy: 5kV
Number of pulses: 3 negative e 3 positive, interval 5s

Voltage Applied (IEC 60255-5): 2 kV 60Hz 1 min against ground

Voltage supportable at industrial frequency

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Optional Accessory
Connection box to MBR – CPMBR

Chain Cable-gland

All dimensions in milimeters

Features
Head: Cast aluminum, painted - KNC
Cable Gland: Nickel plated brass – Thread ½” BSP
Chain: Brass nickel plated
Bolts: Nickel plated brass or stainless steel
Adaptor: Stainless steel
Supportable pressure 0,3 bar

Ordering Information
The Membrane/Bag Rupture Relays MBR have universal power input from 85 to 265Vdc / Vac 50/60 Hz.
The sensor is supplied a with standard cable 5 meters long. Therefore, in purchase orders only the
following need to be informed:

• Membrane/Bag Rupture Relay MBR:

 Quantity;

• Sensor for MBR (the MBR sensor is sold separately):

 Quantity;
 Cable length if different of 5 meters (Upon Request);

• Optional Accessory - Connection Box CP-MBR:

 Quantity;
 Thread option: 3/4” BSP (British Standard Pipe) or 3/4” NPT (National Pipe Thread).

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Connection instruction MBR-Sensor and CPMBR
1. The sensor is installed in the Transformer Conservator Tank, illustrated in figure 1:

Figure 1

2. The Passing-through fitting CPMBR (figure 2) allows for electrical and signal connections
between the conservator tank and the MBR relay.

1 – Aluminum Head
2 – Adaptor
3 – 4 Pin female connector, sealed
4 – 4 Pin male connector, sealed
5 – Cooper wire 0,5 mm²
6 – Ceramic Terminal Board (4 terminals)
7 – Encapsulating Resine
8 – Identification Plate

Figure 2

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 3. In order to connect MBR Sensor, CPMBR and Control Relay Module, 4 wires (shielded) are used,
as shown in figures 3, 4 and 5.

Figure 3

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 Figure 4

Figure 5

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 4. Finally, figure 6 shows the Electrical Conduit Adapter dimensions for CPMBR.

Figure 6

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