PROTECTION

CTNM 12
Negative Phase Sequence Current Relay

CTNM 12 is a negative phase sequence current relay which has

been designed primarily for the protection of three phase ac motors
against supply unbalances and single phasing.
The unbalances in voltage supply, which can occur because of
improper transposition of feeders, single phase loads etc. would
give rise to disproportionately large negative sequence currents.
The ratio of rotor ac resistance for negative sequence currents
to the dc resistance, which applies under normal condition, is
generally in the range of 3 to 6. Thus one unit of negative sequence
current will have a greater heating effect than one unit of positive
sequence current.
The relay is therefore designed to respond to such negative phase
sequence current and its setting is carefully chosen to avoid
unnecessary tripping of the motors under normal conditions and
to ensure positive operation during faulty conditions.
The relay has an adjustable time setting in steps.

Features The output of the level detector starts a timing

circuit which has 3 different time settings of 3,
• Accurate and reliable operation. 6 and 9 seconds selectable at site. This timer
• Compact size. energises an attracted armature output relay at
• Withstands 5 KV impulse. the end of the set time.
• Negative sequence current indication
(separate model).

Negative sequence
Description current indication
A separate model of relay type CTNM 12 also
Figure1 shows a block schematic diagram of
provides an output proportional to the negative
CTNM 12 relay. The input from the line current
sequence current present in the system. With the
transformers is fed to relay input circuits whose
use of an external milli ammeter, it is possible to
output is fed to a sequence filter. The sequence
obtain the negative sequence current indication.
filter gives an output voltage proportional to the
The relay terminals 5 and 6 can be connected
negative sequence current.
to 0 -270° taut band moving coil milli ammeter,
through a screened cable and a variable resistor
Figure 2 shows the vector diagram from which
Customer Benefits as shown. The full scale reading of the meter
it can be seen that an output is present only
should correspond to 1 mA. The meter can be
• Accurate and reliable for negative phase sequence currents and not
calibrated to indicate 0 -10% negative sequence
operation for positive sequence currents. The output of
current. The length of the screened cable should
• Adjustable time setting the negative phase sequence filter is rectified
be limited to one metre. Refer Figure 3 for
in steps through a halfwave rectifier and filtered and then
terminal connection
• Compact size fed to a level detector.

The value of the negative phase sequence

component present is compared with the set
value in the level detector. If the level of negative
sequence current exceeds the set value, the
level detector gives an output.

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 Technical data
Current rating
1A or 5A

Rated frequency
50 Hz
CTNM 12 relay
Limits of operative frequency withdrawn from case
range
47 Hz to 52 Hz

Negative sequence setting (I2S)

A fixed setting for negative phase sequence

current of 10% or 20% or 30% of rated
current.

Time setting

A choice of 3 time settings of 3, 6 and 9 secs.

is available in all relays, selectable by a link
provided on the PCB.

Auxiliary supply (Vx)

Rated auxiliary voltage:

The same relay can be powered from either
ac or dc auxiliary supply, the voltages are as
follows:

110/125V, 220/250V

Note:
For 220/250V an external series dropping
resistor is to be connected.
Limits of operative range:

Vx (ac/dc) Operating range

110/125V 88 to 137.5V
220/250V 176 to 275V

Figure 1:
Block schematic diagram of CTNM 12 relay

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AC burden

Less than 0.4VA per phase at rated current.

Auxiliary burden

The relay draws less than 90 mA at rated

voltage.

Thermal withstand

The relay will withstand:

• Twice the relay rated current
continuously.
• 10 times the relay rated current for
the relay operating time.
• 20 times the relay rated current for
3 secs.

Accuracy

• Reference conditions:
Ambient temperature:
27°C ±2°C
• Frequency:
50 Hz. ±0.5%
• Auxiliary voltage:
Rated value
• Accuracy under reference conditions:
Pick-up error: ±10%
• Time error at all settings: ±10%

Contacts

Two pairs of hand or self reset contacts.

2 N/O or 2 N/C or 1 N/O & 1 N/C

Operation indicator

The output unit is fitted with a hand

reset mechanical flag.

Mechanical durability

The relay will perform a minimum of

10,000 operations.

Vibration

The relay meets the requirements of IEC

255-21-1/BS 142 Section 22 Clause
8.2 to Class S2.

Insulation

The relay meets the requirements of IEC

255-5/IS 3231, 2 KV for 1 minute.
 Contact rating:

Make and carry Make and carry Break

continuously for
0.5 sec

AC 1250VA with 7500VA with 1250VA with

maxima of 5A maxima of 30A maxima of 5A
and 660V and 660V and 660V

DC 1250W with 7500VA with 100W non inductive

maxima of 5A maxima of 30A with maxima of 5A
and 660V and 660V and 660V

Figure 2:
Negative sequence filter-vector diagram

Figure 3:
Terminal connection for CTNM 12
relay

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Impulse voltage

The relay complies with the requirements of

IEC 255-5/IS 8686-1977/BS 142 Section 1.3.

High frequency interference

The relay complies with IEC 255- 22-1/IS

8686-1977.

Operating temperature range

-10°C to +55°C

Storage temperature range and

humidity withstand

The relay meets the requirements of BS 2011

(IEC 68) to class 25/ 070/56, that is storage and
transport temperature range -25°C to +70°C
and 56 days withstand of 40°C and 95%
relative humidity.

Case

Size ½ N, 12 terminal, flush mounting.

Information required with order

1. Relay current rating

2. Required I2S setting

3. Auxiliary supply voltage rating

4. Contact arrangement

5. Case mounting
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