Midos

Types MCAG 11, 12, 13 Instantaneous Overcurrent Relays

Features
q Simple, robust construction q Small size q Wide range of settings q Proven design q Circuit breaker tripping capability

Figure 1: Type MCAG 32 relay withdrawn from case

Types Available
MCAG 11 Fixed current setting MCAG 12 Variable current setting in seven equal steps by means of a plug bridge MCAG 13 Continuously adjustable by a knurled knob against a calibrated scale MCAG 31,32,33 These are the respective triple pole versions

Application
The relays are designed for instantaneous phase or earth fault protection, instantaneous high set overcurrent protection. Instantaneous high set overcurrent relays are used to rapidly clear heavy short circuits which can occur near power sources, where inverse time trip and alarm contacts are paralleled with those of the inverse time overcurrent relay.

Description
The relays are attracted armature units of simple and robust construction, such that the units are highly reliable and virtually maintenance free.

Case earth
1 3 5 13 2 4 6 14

Viewed from front 2 4 27 RLA 2 1 3

Combinations of output contacts 2M 1M

Output contacts to module terminals

13 24

M M M B Contact descriptiom M: Make B: Break

21

22

28

Notes 1 (a)
27 28

CT shorting links make before (b) & (c) disconnect Short terminals break before (c) Long terminals

Module terminal block viewed from rear

(b) (c)

Figure 2: Circuit diagram: Type MCAG 11 relay

Case earth
1 3 5 13 2 4 6 14

Viewed from front 2 4 23 A 24 Viewed from front 2 4 25 B or 26 RLB 2 1 3 RLA 2 1 3 27 C 28

Viewed from front 2 4 RLC 2 1 3

Combinations of output contacts 2M

Output contacts to module terminals

13 24

M M Contact descriptiom M: Make B: Break

17 19 21 23 25 27

18 20 22 24 26 28

Notes 1 (a) (b) (c)

CT shorting links make before (b) & (c) disconnect Short terminals break before (c) Long terminals

Module terminal block viewed from rear

Figure 3: Circuit diagram: Type MCAG 31 relay

See Note 1
S2 S1
C B Phase rotation

A B C

P2

P1

A B C

P2

See Note 1
S2 S1

P1

A C B Phase rotation

23 24 25 26 27 28
Case earth see Note 2 Case earth see Note 2 Note 1 CT connections are typical only 2 Earthing connections are typical only MCAG

23 1 3 2 4
Alarm Trip

24 25 26 27 28
MCAG

1 3 2 4
Alarm Trip

Three overcurrent units

Two overcurrent and one earth fault units

Figure 4: Application diagram: Types MCAG 31, 32, 33 relays

12

10

Operating time ms

4 6 Multiple of relay setting

10

Figure 5: Typical operating times for MCAG 11, 12, 13 relays

Technical Data
Coil ratings Continuous Short time ratings (3s) MCAG 11,12 2 x any current setting MCAG 13 1.5 x minimum current setting MCAG 11 MCAG 12 MCAG 13 40 x setting current 20 x setting current 10 x maximum setting for setting currents up to 20A, and 4 x maximum setting for setting currents above 20A 0.5VA 0.7VA 1.4VA at lowest setting 18VA at highest setting

Burdens

MCAG 11 MCAG 12 MCGA 13

Current settings MCAG 11 MCAG 12 Current ranges in amps ac Fixed settings up to 20A ac Adjustable settings in seven equal steps over a 4:1 range 0.05 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.15 0.6 0.2 0.8 0.25 1.0 0.3 1.2 0.4 1.6 0.5 2.0 0.8 3.2 1.5 6.0 2.5 10.0 Continuously adjustable over a 4:1 range 0.05 0.2 4 16 0.1 0.4 5 20 0.2 0.8 8 32 0.25 1.0 10 40 0.4 1.6 20 80 0.5 2.0 25 100 1.0 4.0 40 160 1.5 6.0 50 200 2.0 8.0 2.5 10.0 Continuously adjustable over a 2:1 range

MCAG 13 ac Current range in amps ac

MCAG 13 dc

Accuracy

Setting Effect of frequency Effect of temperature

10% < 0.5%/Hz < 0.1%/C

Contacts Contact combinations: Contact ratings

All relays are fitted with two pairs of self reset contacts. 2 make or 1 make 1 break

Normally open contact are rated as follows Make and carry continuously AC 1250VA with maxima of 5A and 660V 1250W with maxima of 5A and 660V Make and carry for 0.5s 750VA with maxima of 30A and 660V 7500W with maxima of 30A and 660V Break 1250VA with maxima of 5A and 660V 100W resistive 50W inductive with maxima of 5A and 660V

DC

The make and carry for 0.5s rating of a normally closed contact is 3750VA with maxima of 15A and 660V Durability Loaded contact 10,000 operations minimum Unloaded contact 100,000 operations minimum Operation indicator A hand reset operation indicator is fitted as standard Typically less than 10ms at 5 x Is. See Figure 5 Typically less than 50ms from 5 x Is to zero 50 or 60Hz 47 51Hz or 57 61Hz

Operating times

Resetting times

Frequency Frequency range High Voltage Withstand Dielectric Withstand IEC 255-5:1977

2kV rms for 1 minute between all terminals and case earth. 2kV rms for 1 minute between terminals of independent circuits including contact circuits, with terminals on each independent circuit connected together. 1kV rms for 1 minute across open contacts of output relays.

High voltage impulse IEC 255-5:1977

Three positive and three negative impulses of 5kV peak, 1.2/50s, 0.5J between all terminals and all terminals and case earth.

Electrical Environment EMC Compliance 89/336/EEC Compliance with the European Commission Directive on EMC is claimed via the Technical Construction File route. Generic Standards were used to establish conformity.

EN50081-2:1994 EN50082-2:1995 Atmospheric environment Temperature IEC 255-6:1988 IEC 68-2-1:1990 IEC 68-2-2:1974 Humidity IEC 68-2-3:1969 Enclosure Protection IEC 529:1989 Mechanical environment Vibration IEC 255-21-1:1988

Storage and transit -25C to +70C Operating -25C to +55C Cold Dry Heat 56 days at 93% RH and 40C IP50 (dust protected)

Response Class 1

45

4 holes 4.4

13 24

168

159

Push button projection 10 max

48 Panel cut-out: Flush mounting fixing details 32 212 25 min.

177

157 max.

Reset
51

Flush mounting

All dimensions in mm

Figure 6: Case outline: size 2

Cases
MCAG 11, 12, 13 MCAG 31 MCAG 32, 33 Size 2 Size 4 Size 6
168 159 97

4 holes 4.4

52 23.5

See Figures 6, 7 and 8.

Information Required with Order

Relay type Setting or setting range in amps Supply frequency Type of contacts Operation indicator and inscription if required

Push button projection 10 max

99 Panel cut-out: Flush mounting fixing details 32 212 25 min.

177

157 max.

Reset
103

Flush mounting

11

All dimensions in mm

Figure 7: Case outline size 4

149

4 holes 4.4

103.6 24

168

159

Push button projection 10 max

151 Panel cut-out: Flush mounting fixing details 32 212 25 min.

177 Reset 155

157 max.

Flush mounting

11

All dimensions in mm

Figure 8: Case outline size 6