eBR

Buchholz Relay
Buchholz Relay type eBR

COMEM’s eBR is equipped with a digital

interface for easy connection to the
smart grid and it can be integrated into
a single system via a central control unit.
The eBR can work in standalone mode
or integrated into a single system, which
is compatible with the most common
international communication protocol
standards. COMEM’s eBR provides improved
monitoring of the gas inside the Buchholz
relay and the oil flow speed.

eBR
The continuous gas monitoring of the gas inside the Buchholz relay
allows you to know the gas accumulation level at any time.

The new eBR Electronic Buchholz Relay noticeably improves

the performances, reliability and safety of your transformer. The
reed based standard electro-mechanical features, an electronic
transducer and a dedicated PCB allow you to constantly monitor
the gas accumulation in the Buchholz relay by 4-20mA analog
output or MODBUS RTU protocol. The double flow vanes ensure
the detection of two thresholds of oil flow speed. In particular,
an alarm and a trip signal are independently generated at two
different values of oil flow (e.g. alarm at 1.5m/s and trip at
3m/s).
A based on the use of dedicated reed contacts for the detection
of the oil flow thresholds provides the possibility to immediately
and remotely identify the trip causes (oil flow or oil leakage/gas
accumulation) by means of 4-20mA analog output or MODBUS
RTU protocol. Allows you to remotely control an electrical
contact on the PCB in such a way to command the opening of
valve for the gas discharge.

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Buchholz Relay testing equipment
Construction
The new COMEM Buchholz relay with analog and digital output
is an assembly of high strength components which ensures a a
perfect oil seal.
The main body of the relay is fitted with tempered glass
inspection windows with graduated scale markings in cubic
centimeters to indicate the internal volume. The oil drain plug is
located at the bottom of the main body.
The top cover hold the frame which contains the moving parts
of the relay. The two floats and their associated reed switches
reed and magnets, two calibrated flow valves.
The cover also: Special features
• A gas discharge valve with G1/8” in male thread with protective
cap
• A valve for pneumatically testing the alarm and insulation
circuits, with protective cap
• A push rod for mechanical verification of the reed switch with
protective cap
• A terminal box
Advantages
• Continuous gas monitoring of the gas inside the Buchholz
relay;
• Settable alarm and trip thresholds for the oil flow speed;
• Double oil flow threshold (alarm and trip);
• Thanks to the dedicated and independent contacts for
both floats and flow vane, in case of failure, there is a clear
identification of the main cause;
• Contact output for the gas discharge valve opening;
• Analog Output and Digital Control.
Thanks to the constant monitoring you can check in every time
the volume of gas collected by the Buchholz relay.
By checking the gas accumulation trend.
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Buchholz Relay type eBR

Flow vane functioning principle
Thanks to the double flow vane design, COMEM eBR have both
alarm and tripping function on oil flow speed monitoring.
During normal operation, the flow speed (V) through the pipe
towards the conservator is lower than the alarm value (V<V1).
If the flow speed increases, but it does not reach the preset
tripping value, there is an ALARM (V1<V<V2). This patent
pending special warning is important in order to prevent
transformer.
In case of failure the flow speed suddenly increase towards the
conservator activating the tripping switch (V>V2).

1st position: 2nd position: 3rd position:

normal operating conditions alarm conditions trip conditions

Routine tests
High quality and strong performances are ensured by rigorous Diectric contact voltage as specified in the following table:
production control.
The following Routine Tests are carried out on all the relays. Short term Resistance
• Hydraulic seal test in mineral oil at 90 deg C and 100 kpa industrial frequency voltage
pressure for 30 minutes; leakage test per pulse
• Contact operation via mechanical push rod; kV/1 min. (r.m.s.) kV (peak)
• Contact operation by means of; Between circuits and ground 2.5 5
• Rates of oil flow to trip/alarm the contacts;
Across open contacts 1 3
• Electrical withstand test between contacts (as table);
• Electrical withstand test between contacts and (as table);
• Analog output verification;
• Modbus RTU communication verification;
• Pet-cock contact verification.
An individual routine Test Report is shipped with each relay.

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 Overall dimensions eBR

Type
1
eBR-802 3 4 5 6 7 8

-
A A

-
THE MECHANISM FROM THE BODY
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO REMOVE

B B
328
406

45°

45°
C C

Ø18
22.5°

AGGIUNTA VISTA CON FLANGIA 8 FORI

Ø138

Added view with 8 holes flange

NUOVA EMISSIONE
D D

195
Ø80 Ø80

Issued
Ø160 Ø160
Ø200 Ø200

0
Modifiche
Alterations

E E
Materiale
Material ---
Rives. / Tratt.
Protec. / Treat. --
Dimensioni <=3
>3 >6 >30 >120 >400 >1000 >2000
Dimensions <=6 <=30 <=120 <=400 <=1000 <=2000 <=4000
207

Valori
General Tolerances
Tolleranze Generali

0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.3 0.5 Angolari

30'
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.2 2 Angular
Dimensioni in mm Peso Grezzo Peso Netto
Dimensions in mm
Values Gross. Wt. Net. Wt.
0.2 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.2 2 3 4

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Scale:
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Data: Riferimenti: Sost.: Disegn.: Contr.:
Date: 07-03-2013 References: AF 546/08 Replaced: NR-341 Operat.: Tonin A. Chkd.: Investigazione 01 2+
Descrizione Description Codice - Part Number Dis. Drwg.

RELE' ELETTRONICO
eBR TAGLIA 80
- NR-341-01
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Wiring terminals

Electronic board
- Supply voltage:
24V D.C. +/-10% polarized
POWER RS 485 ANALOG ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
- Power consumption: 0.5W SUPPLY OUTPUT GROUND OUTPUT MICRO SWITCHES

- Analog output signal 4-20mA 1 2 3 4 41 42 11 14 21 24 31 34 32 44

- Digital output RS 485

+ - B A + - LEVEL LEVEL FLOW VANE FLOW VANE

24V DC 4÷20 mA TRIP ALARM TRIP ALARM

The standard possible configurations are:

Scheme Alarm Trip Alarm Trip Analog MODBUS Petcock

level level Speed Speed output RTU control
4-20mA
F NO NO NO NO Available Available On demand
K NO NC NO NO Available Available On demand
Q NC NO NO NO Available Available On demand
R NC NC NO NO Available Available On demand
S NO CO NO NO Available Available On demand
W CO NO NO NO Available Available On demand
X NC CO NO NO Available Available On demand
U CO NC NO NO Available Available On demand
Z CO CO NO NO Available Available On demand

Terminal and electronical board NO: normal open contact; NC: normal close contact; CO: change over contact

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Order sheet

Number of pieces

Size and Model BR80 BS80

F R X

Electrical contact layout

(see specification at page 4) K S U

Q W Z

NBR HNBR VITON

Seal
-40°C

Alarm: 1.0m/s 1.5m/s 2.0m/s

Flow speed

Trip: 1.0m/s 1.5m/s 2.0m/s 2.5.0m/s 3.0m/s

Contact supply 24/48V AC/DC 110/220V AC/DC

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contained in this catalogue may be subject to change
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Ed. 05/2013