Motor protection and management
for small to medium sized motors.
DESCRIPTION
The 239 relay is designed to fully
protect three phase AC motors
against conditions which can cause
damage. In addition to motor
protection, the relay has features
that can protect associated mechani-
cal equipment, give an alarm before
damage results from a process
malfunction, diagnose problems
after a fault and allow verification of
correct relay operation during
routine maintenance.
Using the ModBus® serial communi-
cations interface, motor starters
throughout a plant can be connected
to a central control and monitoring
system for continuous monitoring
and fast fault diagnosis of a
complete process.
One relay is required per motor
starter. Setpoints are entered via the
front panel or using a computer.
Status, actual values and trouble
shooting information are available
in clear English from the front panel
display. A simulation mode and
pickup indicator allow testing and
verification of correct operation
without requiring a relay test set.
When the RTD option is ordered, up
to 3 RTDs can be monitored. These
can all be in the stator or 1 in the
stator and 2 in the bearings. An
optional analog output is also avail-
able for direct PLC interface or
metering of the motor thermal
capacity.
Installing a 239 relay in a motor
starter for protection and monitoring
of small to medium sized motors
will minimize downtime due to
process problems.
239
Motor
Protection
Relay
Applications
■ Small to medium sized motors
■ Pumps, conveyors, compressors, fans,
sawmills, mines
■ Variable frequency drives
■ Multi speed motors
Protection
■ Overload (15 selectable curves)
■ Phase short circuit 10
■ Locked rotor / mechanical jam
■ Thermal memory lockout
■ Single phase/unbalance
■ Ground fault
■ Overtemperature: thermistor
■ Additional 3 RTDs optional
■ Undercurrent
■ Trip/alarm/auxiliary/service outputs
■ 5 switch inputs
Monitoring and Metering
■ Status/current/temperature display
■ Fault diagnosis
■ Trip record, last 5
■ Process control
■ Optional analog output
■ Simulation mode for field testing
User Interfaces
■ RS485 ModBus® communications
■ 40 character illuminated display
■ 6 LED indicators
■ Keypad
Features
■ AC/DC control power
■ Compact size, fits most motor starters
■ Upgrade mods options in field using
passcode
GE Power Management
239
 239 Motor Protection Relay

PROTECTION
Motor starting Trip time overload curves, data and formulae are Locked Rotor
provided for protection and co-ordination
During acceleration, the motor is A mechanical jam FLC pickup and time
protected by an I2t overcurrent curve 239 OVERLOAD CURVES delay are also available to help prevent
which passes through the setpoints damage to a locked rotor during
“Locked Rotor Current” and cold “Safe 10,000 running.
Stall Time.” The running overload
curve is not active during acceleration Thermal Capacity
therefore providing starting protection The 239 uses an accurate electronic
independent of running protection. memory method based on motor
1,000 currents and time based integration
Separate start and run modeling provides algorithms to determine the thermal
optimum rotor and stator protection
capacity used. A thermal capacity used
SEPARATE START AND RUN PROTECTION

TRIP TIME (seconds)

alarm is available to trigger an alarm
when the user programmed setpoint
100 has been exceeded.

Single Phase (Unbalance)

TRIP TIME (sec)

Unbalanced three phase supply volt-

RUN
CURVE
SAFE
STALL
TIME
10
x1 LOCKED
FLC ROTOR CURRENT
MOTOR CURRENT
Motor Running
To protect the motor while it is running
one of 15 different curves can be
selected to accurately match the motor
overload characteristic. Curves auto-
matically adjust for hot motor
compensation to ensure correct ther-
mal modeling. An overload lockout
time is programmed by the user to
allow sufficient cooling after an over-
load trip. An Auto reset feature is
available which automatically resets
the overload trips once the thermal
capacity has decreased to 15% or less.
An immediate overload alarm may be
used to alert an operator. This may be
useful for systems that do not normally
experience overloads. An immediate
overload pickup setpoint is also avail-
able.
CURVE ages are a major cause of induction
15
10 12 motor thermal damage. Although the
9
7 currents induced in the rotor can be
4
high, the increase in the stator current
START
3 is much lower, so that timed overcur-
CURVE 2 rent protection takes a long time to
trip. To prevent extensive rotor
1
1
damage unbalance protection must be
0.1 1 10
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Full Load
Setpoint PHASE CURRENT used.
(multiples of full load)
819765A8.CDR The 239 has an unbalance protection
function with an unbalance pickup
Overheating level and time delay that can trigger a
Overheating from causes other than trip or an alarm.
resistive heating due to current cannot be
detected by thermal capacity modeling Ground Fault
methods that only sense current. To Aging and thermal cycling can cause
detect the effects of motor overheating the stator insulation to break down.
due to such things as blocked ventilation, This can produce ground faults.
high ambient temperature, or other Ground faults can also occur in motors
unforeseen causes, direct temperature because of environmental conditions
sensing is necessary. Temperature rise such as moisture or conductive dust.
under these types of conditions is usually The 239 can trigger a trip or an alarm if
slow enough to allow the accurate sens- the ground pickup level is exceeded. A
ing of the actual motor temperature. To time delay may also be entered for
measure motor temperature input for a time coordination of systems with
thermistor is standard on the 239. several levels of ground fault detection.
For more precise protection, three RTDs
located in the stator and/or bearings can
be connected to the 239 when the RTD
temperature sensing option is ordered.
This provides displayed temperatures as DEVICE PROTECTION
well as alarm and trip settings for both
bearing and stator RTDs. 37 undercurrent/minimum load
38 motor/load bearing overtemperature
The RTD temperature sensing option gives more 46 unbalance
precise protection from overheating 48 locked rotor
MOTOR 49 stator winding overtemperature
50 phase short circuit
51 timed overload
50G/50N ground fault instantaneous or definite time
74 alarm relay
86 lockout relay
94 trip relay

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

BEARING STATOR BEARING
RTD THERMISTOR RTD
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 239 Motor Protection Relay
MONITORING AND METERING
Phase Short Circuit Metering interface to a PLC. The
Complete protection from phase to Measured values include: single output that is
phase and phase to ground faults is continuously monitored
THERMAL CAPACITY

■
USED %

provided with this feature. The function phase current can be selected as: aver-
can cause a trip or can activate an ■ ground current age phase current, motor
auxiliary relay. This function can be ■ unbalance full load %, thermal capac-
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instantaneous or can be delayed by up
to 2 seconds.
Undercurrent
The undercurrent protection function is
typically used to protect pumps from
loss of suction, fans from loss of
airflow due to a closed damper, or
conveyor systems from a broken belt.
This function can be used as an alarm,
a trip, or disabled if not required.
Alternately this feature can be used as
a pre-overload warning. This can be
accomplished by setting the undercur-
rent pickup to be above the normal
operating current of the motor but
below the rated full load current. In this
case the undercurrent function would
send a signal during normal operation
that would stop if the operating current
rose above the normal level.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
■ current % of full load (how close to
overload)
■ motor thermal capacity used (how
close to trip)
■ stator temperature (RTD option)
■ bearing temperature (RTD option)
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Multi Speed Motors
Through the use of an optional
switch(es), alternate parameters can be
activated for protection of multi speed
motors. This allows for additional
setpoint groups for:
■ phase CT primary
■ full load current
■ overload curve
■ short circuit trip settings
Analog Output Option
The analog output option provides an
isolated 0-1, 0-20, 4-20 mA signal for
ity used, or RTD temperature.
For local operator monitoring, a thermal
capacity meter (TCS2) is available for
use with this output. Useful information
such as process loading, how close the
motor is to tripping or overheating can
also be obtained with this output.
Fault Diagnosis
After a trip, the cause of trip along with
measured values of current, unbalance
and temperature present at the time of
trip are displayed. With this information,
the cause and action required to fix the
problem can be quickly determined. A
trip record of the last 5 causes of trip
helps identify a persistent problem like
an overheating bearing. 10
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Alarm functions include immediate
overload warning, unbalance, under-
current and internal self check fault.
Often an alarm can be generated soon
enough to enable corrective action to
be taken before a trip occurs which
would shut down the process.

400A Testing
While periodic calibration is not
required, the PICKUP LED is useful
52 during commissioning or routine verifi-
3 PHASE
4160V BUS cation to indicate the pickup point for
239 RELAY phase overload or ground. A simula-
37 UNDERCURRENT tion mode is also available that enables
FUSED simulated currents to be used without
TRIP 46 UNBALANCE 86
CONTACTOR the need for a relay test set. This is
TRIP ideal for verification of settings and
48 LOCKED ROTOR RELAY training.
3 74
50 SHORT CIRCUIT FAULT/
PHASE CTs ALARM The simulation mode can be run from the front
PROCESS panel display or a PC
RELAY ALARM
51 TIMED OVERLOAD
GROUND FAULT/
CT 50G INSTANTANEOUS AUXILIARY ALARM/
THERMISTOR/ GROUND FAULT RELAY PROCESS
STATOR RTD CONTROL
49 STATOR OVER SERVICE SERVICE
BEARING TEMPERATURE
RTDs RELAY ALARM
38 BEARING OVER
TEMPERATURE RS485 RS485 REMOTE
COMMUNICATION
MOTOR
LOAD

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 239 Motor Protection Relay
USER INTERFACES
Communication
By using the industry standard ModBus®
RTU protocol with an RS485 two wire
hardware interface, the 239 can be
connected to most types of PLCs and
computers. Complete details are avail-
able for programming the 239 to
communicate with these devices. This
allows any monitored value, status and
setpoints to be remotely accessed by a
plant distributed control system or
SCADA software running on a personal
computer. Correct operation of the
communication port is verified by a front
panel LED indicator. 239PC is provided
for easy setpoint programming on a
personal computer that runs Windows®.
Future Expansion
GE Power Management relays commu-
nicate using an open architecture
protocol and hardware interface.
Different GE Power Management relays
or devices by other manufacturers can
10 be mixed on the same communication
link. Even if communications are not
required on initial installation, the 239
can be integrated into a plant control
system at a later date since communica-
tion is standard.
Flash Memory is used for code storage
within the 239. This allows future prod-
uct upgrades to be installed throughout
an existing plant if required by simply
loading new program code via the serial
port.
Install the latest product enhancements in existing
relays via the serial port
Product update from
GE Power Management
on CD
239 Motor Protection Relay
TRIP
Transfer new product ALARM
enhancements to
existing 239 relays
via the serial port
239PC
For quick entry of all relay setpoints
239PC can be used instead of the front
panel keypad and display. This soft-
ware runs under Windows ® on a
personal computer for intuitive point
and click entry.
The PC connects to the 239 via the seri-
al port and a RS232/RS485 convertor
(available as an accessory).
Setpoints for each motor in the plant can
be stored in a file and printed for easy
reference. When new relays are added, a
complete file of settings can be down-
loaded for error free setpoint entry.
242 Motor Protection
Enter setpoints directly to the 239 or copy/save
relay settings to a file
All information that can be accessed
from the relay can also be displayed on
a PC. This includes actual values,
setpoints, status and trip records.
View motor current, temperature, statistics and status
Read the trip record and pretrip values for quick
fault diagnosis
AUXILIARY PICKUP
SERVICE COMMUNICATE
The 239PC program can also be used
to generate graphical trend reports.
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preventative maintenance with trend analysis
Display and Keypad
The 40 character vacuum fluorescent
display and keypad provide convenient
local communications and control.
Motor parameter setpoints can also be
entered using the keypad and display.
To help prevent unauthorized setpoint
changes a setpoint access input must
be shorted before changes can be
made.
Self explanatory messages make programming
and monitoring easy
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LED Indicators
Six LED indicators on the front panel
provide quick visual indication of
status.
Switch Inputs
The 239 has 5 switch inputs, three fixed
and two user definable.
■ setpoint access: these terminals
must be shorted together in order
for the faceplate keypad to have the
ability to store new setpoints
■ emergency restart: momentarily
shorting these terminals together
when the motor is stopped will cause
the thermal memory to discharge to
0% used, allowing for an immediate
restart after an overload trip; while
this may be necessary for safety or
production considerations it will
compromise the thermal protection
functions of the 239, and it is
possible to damage the motor
■ external reset: this input can be used
for remote reset operation. It can
also be used for an automatic reset.
■ option switch 1 & 2: these inputs can
be monitored by the serial port for
process signalling; they can also be
programmed to provide an alarm or
trip after a programmable time delay
 239 Motor Protection Relay
FEATURES
Front View

239 Motor Protection Relay

DISPLAY
40 character illuminated display for all light conditions.
■ Setpoints
■ Actual values
■ Status messages
■ Fault conditions

STATUS INDICATORS
TRIP AUXILIARY PICKUP
■ Trip: Energized when the 239 detects a trip.
■ Alarm: Energized when the 239 detects an alarm.
■ Auxiliary: Energized when the auxiliary relay is operated.
ALARM SERVICE COMMUNICATE

■ Service: Energized when the 239 detects an internal

fault condition.
■ Pickup: Energized when motor full load or ground
pickup is exceeded.
ACTUAL
■ Communicate: Off if there is no communication at all,
flashes if RS485 activity but invalid messages and on
MESSAGE
(steady) if communication is successful.
SETPOINT

STORE KEYPAD
VALUE Rubber keypad makes installed unit dust tight and splash
RESET
proof. Meets IP53/NEMA12. 10

COMPACT DESIGN PROTECTIVE DOOR

Replaces many discrete compo- Covers keys when not in use.
nents with one standard unit.

Rear View

OPTIONAL ANALOG OUTPUT

Select output as: thermal capacity used, current as a % of
AC/DC CONTROL POWER full load, average current, RTD 1-3 temperature. Isolated
Door slides open for easy access 4-20 mA for PLC process input or 0-1 mA for thermal
to fuse. Universal control power capacity meter (meter available from GE PM).
1/4HP 125VAC 1/2HP 250VAC
250 VAC 10A RESISTIVE
MAXIMUM CONTACT RATING

90-300 VDC/70-265 VAC.

MADE IN CANADA

COMMUNICATIONS
GE Power Management

RS485 serial communications, 1200-19200 baud for remote

2
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monitoring. Setpoint programming and commands.

®

Modbus® RTU protocol.

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
3
CUSTOMERTAG No.: 1234-567-89

MODEL NO.: 239-RTD-AN

SUPPLY VOLTAGE

SWITCH INPUTS
■ ACCESS: Enable/disable setpoint programming.
4

PHASE CT INPUTS
3 isolated phase CT inputs. ■ RESTART: Over-rides lockout for process
Accept 1 amp or 5 amp secondary. restarting.
5

■ RESET: Field reset after a trip.

■ OPTION 1 & 2: User specified control inputs.
70-265 VAC 50-60Hz 20 VA
90-300 VDC

6
7

OPTIONAL 3 RTD INPUTS

20 VA

Mix RTD types. Separate stator and bearing monitoring.

8
SERIAL NO.: D6401234

VERSION: 64D240C4.000

4 RELAYS
9

■ TRIP: Cause motor to trip by opening contactor or

energizing breaker trip coil.
10

GROUND CT INPUT ■ ALARM: Signals an alarm is present.

5 A or 50:0.025 CT input for ■ AUXILIARY: Programmable for control or separate
residually connected phase CTs trip/alarm. Serial port commands for remote control.
11

or separate core balance CT. ■ SERVICE: Signals internal relay fault. Service is required.
12

TEMPERATURE SENSING
NTC or PTC thermistor input.
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 239 Motor Protection Relay

TYPICAL WIRING

2 CT CONNECTION RESIDUAL GROUND CONNECTION

(NO GROUND)
PHASE A CT PHASE A CT
L1 L1
PHASE B CT
L2 L2
PHASE C CT PHASE C CT
L3 L3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 50:0.025 COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 50:0.025 COM
PHASE A PHASE B PHASE C GROUND PHASE A PHASE B PHASE C GROUND

ZERO SEQUENCE GROUND CONNECTION

SUPPLY STARTER 50:0.025
PHASE A CT GROUND CT
A L1 L1
PHASE B CT
B L2 L2
MOTOR
PHASE C CT
C L3 L3

10 CONTROL POWER TWIST

80-300 VDC LEADS
CONTACTOR
COIL 70-265 VAC 50/60 Hz

13 14 36 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
SWITCHGEAR SAFETY FILTER L N 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 50:0.025 COM
GROUND BUS +
GROUND GROUND -
CONTROL PHASE A PHASE B PHASE C GROUND
CONTROL POWER CURRENT INPUTS
POWER
N L
START STOP 23 NO
RELAY #1 GE Power Management
24 COM
CC TRIP
25 NC 239 Motor Protection Relay USE SHIELDED TWISTED
PAIR WIRE
26 NO
OUTPUT RELAYS

RS485 + 15
SERIAL

RELAY #2 RS485
GENERAL ALARM 27 COM
ALARM RS485 - 16
28 NC 485 GROUND 17
THERMAL
29 NO CAPACITY
RELAY #3
4-20mA
ANALOG

18
0-1mA

30 COM
OUT

AUXILIARY
31 NC 19
32 NO SHIELD 20
RELAY #4
33 COM
SERVICE IN+ 21 STATOR
34 NC THERMISTOR
COM 22 THERMISTOR

ACCESS 43 IN SETPOINT SHIELD 48

S1
KEY SWITCH 38 COM ACCESS
RTD TEMPERATURE SENSING

HOT 49
RTD#1

EMERGENCY 44 IN EMERGENCY STATOR

COMP 50
SWITCH INPUTS

S2 RTD
RESTART 39 COM RESTART RET 51
EXTERNAL 45 IN EXTERNAL HOT 52
S3
RTD#2

RESET 40 COM RESET STATOR/

COMP 53
BEARING RTD
46 IN RET 54
OPTION 1 OPTION 1 S4
41 COM
HOT 55
RTD#3

47 IN
COMP 56
STATOR/
OPTION 2 OPTION 2 S5 BEARING RTD
42 COM
RET 57
NOTES: USE SHIELDED WIRE

1) RELAY CONTACT STATE SHOWN WITH 3) SHIELD TERMINALS ARE INTERNALLY

CONTROL POWER NOT APPLIED. CONNECTED TO SAFETY GROUND
TERMINAL 13
2) RELAY FACTORY DEFAULTS:
TRIP, ALARM, AUXILIARY: NON-FAILSAFE 4) RTD TEMPERATURE SENSING 819751B5.DWG
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239 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PROTECTION METERING OUTPUTS
OVERLOAD CURVES TRIP TIME PHASE CURRENT INPUTS ANALOG OUTPUT (OPTION)
Curves: 15 curves, fixed shape Conversion: True RMS, 16 samples/cycle PROGRAMMABLE
Overload Pickup Inhibit: CT Input: 1 A and 5 A secondary OUTPUT 0-1 mA 0-20 mA 4-20 mA
1.0-5.0 x FLC Range: 0.1 to 11 x phase CT primary MAX LOAD 2400 Ω 600 Ω 600 Ω
Pickup Level: 1-1500 A Frequency: 20-300 Hz MAX OUTPUT 1.1 mA 21 mA 21 mA
Accuracy: Accuracy: ± 2% of full scale
Pickup: ± 1% of displayed value Accuracy: ±2% of full scale reading
Time: ± 2% of trip time or ± 1 sec GROUND CURRENT INPUTS Isolation: 50 V isolated, active source
whichever is greater Conversion: True RMS, 16 samples/cycle OUTPUT RELAYS
CT Input: 5 A secondary and 50:0.025 VOLTAGE MAKE/CARRY MAKE/CARRY BREAK
SHORT CIRCUIT & GROUND TRIP Range: 0.03 to 1.4 x CT primary (5A CT) CONTINUOUS 0.2 SEC
Ground Trip Level: 0.05 – 15A (50:0.025 CT) 0.05 to 16.0 A (50:0.025 CT) DC Resistive 30 VDC 10 A 30 A 10 A
3-100% (5A CT) Frequency: 20-300 Hz 125 VDC 10 A 30 A 0.5 A
S/C Trip Level: 1-11 x CT PRI/OFF Accuracy: 250 VDC 10 A 30 A 0.3 A
Intentional Delay: INST. or 10 ms to 60000 ms programmable DC Inductive 30 VDC 10 A 30 A 5A
5A CT: ± 2% of full scale (5 A CT)
Instantaneous: 20-45 ms 125 VDC 10 A 30 A 0.25 A
50:0.025 CT: ± 0.03 A (0-0.49 A)
*Total Delay: Instantaneous + intentional (L/R = 7 ms) 250 VDC 10 A 30 A 0.15 A
± 0.07 A (0.50-3.99 A)
*trip time accuracy guaranteed if current > 1.4 x trip level setting AC Resistive 120 VAC 10 A 30 A 10 A
± 0.20A (4.00-16.00 A) 250 VAC 10 A 30 A 10 A
BREAKER FAILURE TIMING AC Inductive 120 VAC 10 A 30 A 10 A
Delay: INST. or 10 ms to 60000 ms programmable PF=0.4 250 VAC 10 A 30 A 10 A
Instantaneous: 20-45 ms INPUTS Configuration: Form C NO/NC
*Total Delay: Instantaneous + intentional SWITCH INPUTS Contact Material: Silver Alloy
*trip time accuracy guaranteed if current > 1.4 x trip level setting Type: Dry contacts
START PROTECTION Output: 29 VDC, 10 mA (pulsed) PRODUCTION TESTS
Thermal: Separate start and run protection Duration: 100 ms minimum
Dielectric Strength: 2.0 kV for 1 min to relays, CTs, power supply
Activation: Inrush 3 phase current increases from CT INPUTS
<5% to >101% FLC in 1 sec
CT INPUT BURDEN FUSE TYPE/RATING
Deactivation: Current drops to <100% FLC
motor running if current >5% FLC (A) (VA) (Ω) 5 x 200 mm, 2.5 A, 250 V
Locked Rotor: 0.5 - 11.0 x FLC 1 0.009 0.01 Slow blow, high breaking capacity
Safe Stall Time: 1.0-600.0 sec Phase CT (1 A) 5 0.2 0.01
20 3.5 0.01
THERMAL MODELING ENVIRONMENTAL
5 0.04 0.002
Thermal Capacity: Separate start/run, exponential cool down Phase CT (5 A) 25 0.9 0.002 Temperature: -10°C to +60°C ambient
Cool Rate: 100 16 0.002 Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Stop: 1-5000 min programmable Pollution Degree: 2
Run: 50% of stopped cool time
5 0.04 0.002
Overvoltage Category: 2
10
Ground CT (5 A) 25 1.1 0.002
Hot/Cold: 50-100%, hot after 15 min running IP Class: X0
100 17 0.002
Lockout: 1-5000 min programmable Insulation Voltage: 300 V
0.025 0.07 116
± 20% power on or off
Ground CT (50:0.025) 0.1 1.19 119
UNBALANCE 0.5 30.5 122 TYPE TESTS
Range: 5-100% / OFF Insulation Resistance: IEC 255-5 500 VDC
Accuracy: ± 2% WITHSTAND
1 SEC x CT 5 SEC x CT CONTINUOUS x CT Transients: ANSI C37.90.1 Oscillatory 2.5 kV/1 MHz
Delay: 0 - 60 sec ANSI C37.90.1 Fast Rise 5 kV/10 ns
Phase CT (1 A) 100 40 3
Im - Iav Ontario Hydro A-28M-82
Calculation: if Iav ≥ IFLC UB% = |______ | x 100 Phase CT (5 A) 100 40 3
Iav Ground CT (5 A) 100 40 3 IEC 255-4 Impulse/High
Frequency Disturbance Class III Level
Im - Iav Impulse Test: IEC 255-5 0.5 J 5 kV
if Iav < IFLC UB% = |______ | x 100 50:0.025 GROUND INPUT WITHSTAND
IFLC RFI: 50 MHz/15 W Transmitter
Continuous 150 mA EMI: C37.90.2 Electromagnetic Interference
where: Iav = average phase current Maximum 12 A for 3 cycles
Im = current in a phase with maximum @ 150 MHz and 450 MHz, 10 V/m
deviation from Iav 50:0.025 input can be driven by a 50:0.025 CT. Static: IEC 801-2 Static Discharge
IFLC = full load current setting Environment: IEC 68-2-38
Temperature/Humidity Cycle
UNDERCURRENT POWER SUPPLY Dust/Moisture: NEMA 12/IP53
Range: 5-100% FLC / OFF
Input: 90-300 VDC or 70-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Delay: 0-250 sec PACKAGING
Power: 10 VA (nominal), 20 VA (max)
RTDS (OPTION) Holdup: Shipping Box: 8.5" L x 6" H x 6" D
Inputs: 3 RTDs, stator/bearing programmable Non-failsafe trip: 200 ms (215 mm x 152 mm x 152 mm)
Type: 100 Pt (DIN 43760), 100 Ni, 120 Ni, 10 Cu Failsafe trip: 100 ms Ship Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
programmable both times at 120 VAC / 125 VDC
Range: -40 to 200°C/ -40 to 400°F Note: It is recommended that all 239 relays be powered up at
Trip/Alarm Range: 0-200°C INSTALLATION
least once per year to avoid deterioration of elecrolytic capaci-
Dead Band: 2°C tors in the power supply. Warning: Hazard may result if the product is
Accuracy: ± 2°C not used for its intended purpose.
Lead Resistance: Pt or Ni RTD: 25 Ω max Ventilation Requirements: None
Cu RTD: 3 Ω max COMMUNICATIONS Cleaning Requirements: None
3 wire lead resistance compensation Type: RS485 2 wire, half duplex, isolated
THERMISTOR Baud Rate: 1200-19,200 APPROVALS
Type: PTC or NTC programmable Protocol: ModBus® RTU Manufactured under an ISO9001 registered system
Hot Resistance: 100-30,000 Ω Functions: Read/write setpoints, read actual values, UL: Recognized under E83849
Cold Resistance: 100-30,000 Ω execute commands CSA: Approved under LR41286
Delay: 2 sec : IEC 947-1, IEC 1010-1
Accuracy: ±5% or 100 Ω whichever is greater *Specifications subject to change without notice.

DIMENSIONS
SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW PANEL CUTOUT REDUCED DEPTH COLLAR REDUCED DEPTH COLLAR REDUCED DEPTH COLLAR
SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW PANEL CUTOUT
4.85" 4.38" 3.06" 1.75" 4.51"
0.81" 4.00" (123) 5.18"
0.27"
0.50"

0.45" (111) (78) (45) (115)

(13)

(21) (102) 4.19" (132) 4.19" 0.16"

(7) (11) (107) (4)
(107)
1.40"
(36)
1.96"
(50)

4.08"
(104)
3.92"
(100)

COLLAR
(182)

6.88"
7.17"

(175)

(196)
7.72"

CUT-OUT
6.88"
(175)
5.88"
(150)

PANEL 4 x 0.08"R Inches

Dimensions on both sides of the 8 x 0.08"R PANEL
(2) (mm)
bezel are not the same (2)
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GUIDEFORM SPECIFICATIONS
The motor protection relay shall
provide protection and monitoring of
small and medium horse power
motors. This will include:
■ overload (51) I2t thermal modeling
■ 15 overload curves
■ thermal lockout to prevent trip reset
after an overload trip
■ hot winding temperature detection
using thermistor (49) or optional RTD
sensing (49/38)
■ single phase/unbalance (46)
■ rapid trip/mechanical jam
■ mable option switches.
phase short circuit (50)
■ ground fault (50N/50G)
■ locked rotor (48)
■ undercurrent (37) protection for
applications such as pumps
Motor protection during acceleration
shall be independent of the running
protection.
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Four relays shall be available for trip,
alarm, service, and programmable
auxiliary.
Monitoring and metering functions
shall include an optional analog output
suitable for interface to a PLC.
Fault records including the cause of the
trip and measured values aid in fault
diagnosis. The causes of the last 5 trips
are also recorded. A simulation mode
is available to test the relay without
external inputs. Metering includes:
■ phase current
■ ground current
■ unbalance
■ % of full load
■ motor thermal capacity used
■ stator temperature (RTD option)
■ bearing temperature (RTD option)
Setpoint programming and retrieval of
running information, pretrip data, trip
record of previous trips shall be
accomplished by means of a keypad
and a display. Serial communication
over 2 wire RS485 link operating at
1200 - 19200 bps will be provided.
Open protocol, ModBus ® RTU will
include commands for read/write and
such protocol shall be included in the
relay instruction manual.
Five switch inputs shall be provided for
setpoint access, emergency restart,
external reset, and two user program-
The relay will accept AC/DC control
power.

ORDERING
To order select the basic model and the desired features from the Selection Guide below. ModBus® is a registered trademark of Modicon
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239 Basic unit
RTD 3 RTDs: stator/bearing; programmable type: platinum, nickel, copper
AN Single isolated, analog output: 0-1, 0-20, 4-20 mA
Programmable output parameters: thermal capacity, % full load, phase current RTD1,
RTD2, RTD3 temperature

Accessories
239PC supplied free
Phase and ground CTs
Thermal capacity meter TCS2
Emergency restart keyswitch ERSW
RS485 Terminating Network
RS232 to RS485 convertor (required to interface a computer to the relay)
2.25" Collar for limited depth mounting (1009-0068)

Modifications Online ordering is

MOD 501: 20-60 VDC/20-48 VAC control power
MOD 502: Conformal Coating available for this
MOD 504: Removable Terminal Blocks
MOD 505: Enhanced Start Protection product.
MOD 506: Custom (Programmable) Overload Curve See pages
MOD 509: Directional Ground
MOD 512: 1A Ground input 15 - 18.
MOD 513: Class 1 Div 2 Operation www.GEindustrial.com/pm

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