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1MRK509009-BEN en Time Over-Underfrequency Relay With Protection Assemblies RXFK 2H RAFK
1MRK509009-BEN en Time Over-Underfrequency Relay With Protection Assemblies RXFK 2H RAFK
1MRK509009-BEN en Time Over-Underfrequency Relay With Protection Assemblies RXFK 2H RAFK
(SE970104)
(SE970108)
Features • Micro-processor based dual set point time- • Setting range for ±10 Hz variant
over/underfrequency relay with continuous
- Stage 1 (f1) for 45-55 Hz or 55-65 Hz
settings for start and trip functions
• Two variants, with wide setting ranges in - Stage 2 (f2) for 40-60 Hz or 50-70 Hz
two measuring stages Stage 2 can also be used for rate-of
change of frequency (df/dt)
• The two setting points are usable for over-
or underfrequency independently of each • Combines frequency, rate-of-change (df/dt)
other and time delay functions in one module
Application Frequency relays are used whenever devia- avoided by disconnecting the motors from the
tions from nominal system frequency need to system. Likewise, disconnection of synchro-
be detected. Frequency deviations can be nous condensers can be initiated upon loss of
harmful to connected objects, such as genera- power supply.
tors and motors, or when abnormal frequency
creates inconvenience for power consumers The overfrequency relay is generally utilized
and may cause failures of electrical appara- for the protection of ac machines from possi-
tuses. Frequency relays are also used where ble damage due to overspeed conditions.
detection of high or low frequency indicates These conditions can occur, for example, on
system abnormalities, such as faults in speed machines with no mechanical governor or on
regulation units or system overload. those with the machine shaft linked to a
prime mover or to another machine, either
Underfrequency relays should be considered one of which could accelerate the combina-
for applications where the detection of under- tion to a hazardous overspeed condition (e.g.
speed conditions for synchronous motors and a hydro generator).
condensers is required. On lines where
reclosing of the source breaker is utilized,
damage to large synchronous motors can be
Time over/underfrequency relay with RXFK 2H and RAFK
protection assemblies 1MRK 509 009-BEN
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Application (cont’d) Another application is typical to large indus- In general, higher requirements are imposed
trial plants which have some local generation. on accuracy of setting and measuring capabil-
Normally, they depend on a tie line with a ities in load-shedding and load restoration
utility for some portion of their power needs. applications than in power system object pro-
If the tie breaker at the utility end should tection applications. Two versions of the
open, the generator in the plant would be RXFK 2H relay exist for the different
overloaded, especially if it also tries to pick requirements of these applications.
up utility load on the tie line. The overload
then causes an underfrequency condition on The frequency relay type RXFK 2H is able to
the industrial system.The RXFK 2H relay can measure both the absolute frequency and its
be used to open the tie to the utility system rate-of-change with great accuracy. The accu-
and disconnect nonessential load. racy of the relay permits settings close to the
system frequency and permits close steps
Essential loads can then be maintained to the between relay settings in a load shedding pro-
limit of the generator capability. gram.
In local, independent power producer net- Complete load shedding and load restoration
work applications, a typical protection schemes have been developed using several
scheme may include a two-step frequency different frequency set points and time
relay with one under- and one overfrequency delays. A custom application can thus be tai-
function (RXFK 2H) and another relay pro- lored the needs of the power system using
viding an under- and an overvoltage function standard COMBIFLEX modules.
(RXEDK 2H).
Design The frequency relay assemblies with RXFK circuits, microprocessor, HMI, LEDs for
2H can be delivered in several variants for start, trip indications and three output units
over- or underfrequency protection with dif- which provide separate change-over contacts
ferent output circuits. for start indication of stages 1 and 2, trip of
stage 1 and trip of stage 2. The relay has also
The RXFK 2H relay requires a separate dc-dc one binary input for reset LED.
converter for auxiliary supply (±24 V). One
RXTUG converter can supply up to nine Operate values for both stage 1 and 2, are set
relays. with the potentiometers and programming
switches marked with Us. Both measuring
Note: When the RXFK 2H relay or the dc-dc stages can independently be programmed for
converter RXTUG is plugged into or with- over- or underfrequency functions. Operation
drawn from a terminal base, the auxiliary occurs for a frequency equal to or larger/
voltage supply must be interrupted. Neither is lower than the set scale value and the selected
it allowed to open wiring on plus or minus scale constant.
supply with unit in service.
The start function output is energized imme-
RXFK 2H measuring relay diately after the measured value exceeds or
The over/underfrequency relay, type RXFK falls below the set start frequency level.
2H, is a static microprocessor based relay
with two delayed stages. The relay consists Both measuring stages can be set for definite
mainly of an input voltage transformer, filter time delay.
Time over/underfrequency relay with RXFK 2H and RAFK
protection assemblies 1MRK 509 009-BEN
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Technical Data Below data is for measuring relays RXFK 2H. For data of total assemblies please also refer to
catalogues for other included relays.
Diagrams
(97000012)
Fig. 1 Terminal diagram RXFK 2H
Diagrams (cont’d)
1=> 0
2f >
81 101 107 113 101 107 113 101 107 113 119 101 107 113 119 125
<
4
325
1=> 0
3f >
81 101 107 113 119 101 107 113 119 101 107 113 119 125 101 107 113 119 125 131 137
<
6
331
1=> 0
- on apparatus bar
- in equipment frame 60C
- in RHGS
- in RHGX
• Quantity • Quantity
• Ordering number • Ordering number
• Code C, H, M
• Desired wording on the lower half of the
test switch face plate max. 13 lines with 14
characters per line.
Auxiliary voltage
For included auxiliary relays
Code
24 V dc H5
48-55 V dc H6
110-125 V dc H7
220-250 V dc H8
Mounting