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Numerical RHO 3

Motor
Protection Relay

Radio frequency disturbance IEC 255-22-3 Case Weight Description Features


20MHz to 1GHz at 10V/m <5% deviation Rho 3 - E6 4.7 kg
Rho 3 + RTD - E8 6.7kg Rho 3 is a multi-function numerical motor protection relay Protection
Fast transient IEC 255-22-4 class IV Rho 3 + exp - E6 suitable for all types of a.c. induction motors up to the highest • Thermal overload (49)
4kV 5/50ns <3% deviation Rho 3 + RTD/exp - E8 ratings available.
• Stall and locked rotor (48)
Mechanical Classification
6 Whilst medium voltage 3∅ motors are very reliable and robust, • Short circuit (50)
Durability 10 operations Ordering Information modern designs operate much closer to the limits of thermal
• Earth fault (50N)
margins and to give adequate protection, sophisticated
• Auxilliary and digital (status) input voltage • Phase unbalance (46)
Cutout Details • Number of digital (status) inputs
protection relays are required. In addition, increased industrial
use of power electronics leads to corruption of power systems • Under current (37)
• Fibre-optic or RS485 communication port
and unless specific equipments are installed to eliminate the
• Optional 8 thermistors or Resistance Temperature
corruption, it can cause considerable rotor overheating.
Detectors (RTD) for over temperature detection (38/49)
Qualification The Rho 3 relay has been designed to protect the motor against • Restart inhibit
these phenomena as well as known abuses such as mechanical • Two stage circuit breaker fail (50BF)
ISO 9001 - 2000
overload, stalling, single phasing, terminal box and cabling
MODULAR CASES:SIZES 4-8 failures, and too frequent starts. Control
SIZE 6 CASE SIZE 8 CASE The Rho 3 relay can be set to accurately mimic both the heating • The basic RHO 3 relay contains 7 programmable output
A B C A B C and cooling characteristics of the protected motor and relays, 3 of which have 1CO contact and 4 have 1NO contact
155 151 103.5 206 203 155.5 consequently ensure that the thermal withstand of the machine • The basic RHO 3 relay contains 1 programmable digital
is not exceeded, at the same time allowing full use of the motor’s (status) input, expanded variants provide 8 additional inputs
thermal capability.

Applications
The policy of Easun Reyrolle is one of continuous improvement and development. The company therefore reserves the right to supply equipment, which may • Protection and management of medium and large motors
differ slightly from that described and illustrated in this publication. and driven equipment
• Ideally suited for pumps,conveyors, compressors, fans etc.

HOSUR WORKS BANGALORE WORKS

FACT/RHO3/12-05/REV 0
#98, Sipcot Industrial Complex, #17/3 Arakere,
Hosur 635 126, India. Bannerghatta Road,
Tel: +91 4344 401600/01/02 Bangalore-560 076, India.
Fax: +91 4344 276397 Tel: +91 80 26581023 / 3268
Fax: +91 80 26580642
Email: blrworks@easunreyrolle.net
SWITCHGEAR WORKS AUTOMATION DIVISION EXPORTS DIVISION
Ernavur, “Ashirwad”, #25, 29th Main, #17/3 Arakere,
Chennai-600 057, India. 4th B Cross, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bannerghatta Road,
Tel: +91 44 25733715/358 Bangalore-560 076, India. Bangalore-560 076, India.
Fax: +91 44 25733468 Tel: +91 80 26685496/51311405 Tel: +91 80 26581023 / 3268
Fax: +91 80 26580642
Email: switchgear@easunreyrolle.net Fax: +91 80 26685446 Email: exports@easunreyrolle.net
Email: smabp@easunreyrolle.net

Sales Offices
Mumbai Delhi Kolkata Numerical Motor Protection Relay - RHO 3
Tel: +91 22 22022270/22855415 Tel: +91 11 25747321/25747322 Tel: +91 33 22848320
Fax: +91 22 22825703 Fax: +91 11 25747320 Fax: +91 33 22848326
Email: mumbai@easunreyrolle.net Email: delhi@easunreyrolle.net Email: kolkata@easunreyrolle.net
Bangalore Chennai Secunderabad
Tel: +91 80 26685496/51311405 Tel: +91 44 24346425/24347608 Telefax: +91 40 27817847
Fax: +91 22 26685446 Fax: +91 44 24346435 Email: hyderabad@easunreyrolle.net Corporate Office
Email: blroffice@easunreyrolle.net Email: chennai@easunreyrolle.net Easun Reyrolle Limited. 98 Sipcot Industrial Complex
Bhopal Hosur 635 126 India. Tel: +91 4344 401600/01/02
Telefax: +91 755 2684221 Fax: +91 4344 276397
Email: bhopal@easunreyrolle.net www.easunreyrolle.com
Monitoring Wiring Diagram Technical Information input, expanded variants provide 8 additional inputs.
• Trip circuit supervision (95) The digital (status) inputs have programmable pick-up and
• Current Transformer (CT) supervision CT input rating drop-off timers.
AC current 1A/5A, 50/60Hz Auxiliary voltage Operating range
• Earth fault trip inhibit for contactor control application
30V DC 18-37.5V DC
• Load increase alarm Settings 48V DC 37.5- 60V DC
• Thermal capacity monitoring Thermal (Iq) 0.2 to 2.00 x In ∆ 0.01 110/125V DC 87.5-137.5V DC
• Event recorder for upto 500 events NPS weight (k) 0.0 to 10.0 ∆ 0.1 220/250V DC 175 - 280V DC
• Waveform recorder can be configured to record starting Heating time (th) 0.5 to 100.0 mins ∆ 0.5 For relay with 110/125V DC or 220/225V DC auxiliary
Starting constant(ts) 0.5 to 1.5 x th ∆ 0.05 voltage, a 48 voltage input is supplied for use with external
current
dropper resistors: 110/125V resistor 2K7 ± 5% 2.5W
• Trip record for upto last 10 faults Cooling constant(tc) 1 to 100 x th ∆1
220/250V resistor 8K2 ± 5% 6.0W
Hot/cold ratio OFF, 5 to 100% ∆ 5
Metering Start current 1.5 to 10.0 x In ∆ 0.1 Burdens
• Primary/secondary currents Ia, Ib, Ic, Ie Stop current 0.05 to 0.2 x In ∆ 0.05 AC current
• Primary/secondary positive sequence current I1 Stall delay 1&2 1 to 250 sec ∆1 1 A Phase < 0.05 VA
• Primary/secondary negative sequence current I2 Phase fault 0.5 to 20.0 x In ∆ 0.1 5 A Phase < 0.2 VA
Earth fault 0.005 to 1.000 x In ∆ 0.005 1 A Earth < 0.2 VA
• Thermal equivalent current Ieq
Earth fault inhibit 4.0 to 20.0 x In ∆ 0.1 5 A Earth < 0.4 VA
• Time to start
• Time to trip Undercurrent 0.10 to 1.5 x In ∆ 0.05 DC voltage
Phase unbalance Phase difference, NPS,OFF Quiescent (Typical) 3W
• Thermal capacity
Phase difference 0.1 to 0.40 x In ∆ 0.01 Maximum 10 W
• Motor starting time
Negative seq 0.1 to 0.40 x In ∆ 0.01
• Motor starting current Time multiplier 0.025 to 2.0 ∆ 0.025 Indication
• Motor run time Minimum op time 0.1 to 2.0 sec ∆ 0.1 LEDs for trip, motor starting, motor running, starter current
• Total run time pickup and protection healthy status indications
Max no. of starts OFF, 1 to 20 ∆ 1
• Maximum demand with time LCD - Alphanumeric display for settings, instruments and fault
Starts period 1 to 60 mins ∆ 1
data.
Start inhibit delay 1 to 60 mins ∆ 1
User Interface Minimum time Environmental
• User friendly settings and indications between starts OFF, 1 to 60 mins ∆1 Temperature IEC 68- 2-1/2
• Backlit liquid crystal alpha numeric display with Temperature OFF, 0 to 250° C ∆1[1] Operating range -10°C to + 55°C
16- characters, 2 lines (Optional) 100 to 350 Ω ∆1 [2] Storage range -25°C to + 70°C
• LEDs for trip, motor starting, motor running, starter 100 to 1000 Ω ∆10 [3] Humidity IEC 68-2-3
current pickup and protection healthy status indications Vibration IEC 255 -21-1 class I
1100 to 30000 Ω ∆100 [3]
• Push buttons for programming and resetting Shock and bump IEC 255 -21-2 class I
[1] named RTD setting range
Seismic IEC 255 -21-3 class I
[2] other RTD setting range Insulation IEC 255-5
Communication [3] thermistor setting range
Notes 2kVrms for 1 min between all terminals and earth.
• Fibre-optic or RS485 communication port
2kVrms for 1 min between independent circuits.
• Data communication using IEC 60870-5-103 or 1 Diagram shows 3PF+EF model using DC Auxiliary supply 1kVrms for 1 minute across NO contacts.
MODBUS RTU protocol ring core CT. See diagram below for Nominal Operating range
alternative connection. 24, 30, 48V 18-60V Transient overvoltage IEC 255-5 class III
2 Optional expansion card, fitted only 110, 220V 88-280V 5kV 1.2/50µs between
on models with 9 digital(status) inputs all terminals and earth
and 7 output relays. Output relays without damage or flashover.
3 Diagram shows 3PF+EF using, The basic RHO 3 relay contains 7 programmable output relays,3
residual connection. High frequency IEC 255-22-1 class III
of which 1 have CO contact and 4 have NO contact.
4 Diagram shows Resistance disturbance
Temperature Detector (RTD). 2.5kV common mode <3% deviation
Contact ratings
1.0kV series mode <3% deviation
Carry continuously - 5A AC or DC
Make and carry - 30A AC or DC for 0.2sec Electrostatic discharge IEC255- 22-2 class III
Resistive break - 75W DC, 1250VA AC 8kV direct without maloperation or damage

DC digital(status) input
The basic RHO 3 relay contains 1 programmable digital (status)
Monitoring Wiring Diagram Technical Information input, expanded variants provide 8 additional inputs.
• Trip circuit supervision (95) The digital (status) inputs have programmable pick-up and
• Current Transformer (CT) supervision CT input rating drop-off timers.
AC current 1A/5A, 50/60Hz Auxiliary voltage Operating range
• Earth fault trip inhibit for contactor control application
30V DC 18-37.5V DC
• Load increase alarm Settings 48V DC 37.5- 60V DC
• Thermal capacity monitoring Thermal (Iq) 0.2 to 2.00 x In ∆ 0.01 110/125V DC 87.5-137.5V DC
• Event recorder for upto 500 events NPS weight (k) 0.0 to 10.0 ∆ 0.1 220/250V DC 175 - 280V DC
• Waveform recorder can be configured to record starting Heating time (th) 0.5 to 100.0 mins ∆ 0.5 For relay with 110/125V DC or 220/225V DC auxiliary
Starting constant(ts) 0.5 to 1.5 x th ∆ 0.05 voltage, a 48 voltage input is supplied for use with external
current
dropper resistors: 110/125V resistor 2K7 ± 5% 2.5W
• Trip record for upto last 10 faults Cooling constant(tc) 1 to 100 x th ∆1
220/250V resistor 8K2 ± 5% 6.0W
Hot/cold ratio OFF, 5 to 100% ∆ 5
Metering Start current 1.5 to 10.0 x In ∆ 0.1 Burdens
• Primary/secondary currents Ia, Ib, Ic, Ie Stop current 0.05 to 0.2 x In ∆ 0.05 AC current
• Primary/secondary positive sequence current I1 Stall delay 1&2 1 to 250 sec ∆1 1 A Phase < 0.05 VA
• Primary/secondary negative sequence current I2 Phase fault 0.5 to 20.0 x In ∆ 0.1 5 A Phase < 0.2 VA
Earth fault 0.005 to 1.000 x In ∆ 0.005 1 A Earth < 0.2 VA
• Thermal equivalent current Ieq
Earth fault inhibit 4.0 to 20.0 x In ∆ 0.1 5 A Earth < 0.4 VA
• Time to start
• Time to trip Undercurrent 0.10 to 1.5 x In ∆ 0.05 DC voltage
Phase unbalance Phase difference, NPS,OFF Quiescent (Typical) 3W
• Thermal capacity
Phase difference 0.1 to 0.40 x In ∆ 0.01 Maximum 10 W
• Motor starting time
Negative seq 0.1 to 0.40 x In ∆ 0.01
• Motor starting current Time multiplier 0.025 to 2.0 ∆ 0.025 Indication
• Motor run time Minimum op time 0.1 to 2.0 sec ∆ 0.1 LEDs for trip, motor starting, motor running, starter current
• Total run time pickup and protection healthy status indications
Max no. of starts OFF, 1 to 20 ∆ 1
• Maximum demand with time LCD - Alphanumeric display for settings, instruments and fault
Starts period 1 to 60 mins ∆ 1
data.
Start inhibit delay 1 to 60 mins ∆ 1
User Interface Minimum time Environmental
• User friendly settings and indications between starts OFF, 1 to 60 mins ∆1 Temperature IEC 68- 2-1/2
• Backlit liquid crystal alpha numeric display with Temperature OFF, 0 to 250° C ∆1[1] Operating range -10°C to + 55°C
16- characters, 2 lines (Optional) 100 to 350 Ω ∆1 [2] Storage range -25°C to + 70°C
• LEDs for trip, motor starting, motor running, starter 100 to 1000 Ω ∆10 [3] Humidity IEC 68-2-3
current pickup and protection healthy status indications Vibration IEC 255 -21-1 class I
1100 to 30000 Ω ∆100 [3]
• Push buttons for programming and resetting Shock and bump IEC 255 -21-2 class I
[1] named RTD setting range
Seismic IEC 255 -21-3 class I
[2] other RTD setting range Insulation IEC 255-5
Communication [3] thermistor setting range
Notes 2kVrms for 1 min between all terminals and earth.
• Fibre-optic or RS485 communication port
2kVrms for 1 min between independent circuits.
• Data communication using IEC 60870-5-103 or 1 Diagram shows 3PF+EF model using DC Auxiliary supply 1kVrms for 1 minute across NO contacts.
MODBUS RTU protocol ring core CT. See diagram below for Nominal Operating range
alternative connection. 24, 30, 48V 18-60V Transient overvoltage IEC 255-5 class III
2 Optional expansion card, fitted only 110, 220V 88-280V 5kV 1.2/50µs between
on models with 9 digital(status) inputs all terminals and earth
and 7 output relays. Output relays without damage or flashover.
3 Diagram shows 3PF+EF using, The basic RHO 3 relay contains 7 programmable output relays,3
residual connection. High frequency IEC 255-22-1 class III
of which 1 have CO contact and 4 have NO contact.
4 Diagram shows Resistance disturbance
Temperature Detector (RTD). 2.5kV common mode <3% deviation
Contact ratings
1.0kV series mode <3% deviation
Carry continuously - 5A AC or DC
Make and carry - 30A AC or DC for 0.2sec Electrostatic discharge IEC255- 22-2 class III
Resistive break - 75W DC, 1250VA AC 8kV direct without maloperation or damage

DC digital(status) input
The basic RHO 3 relay contains 1 programmable digital (status)
Numerical RHO 3
Motor
Protection Relay

Radio frequency disturbance IEC 255-22-3 Case Weight Description Features


20MHz to 1GHz at 10V/m <5% deviation Rho 3 - E6 4.7 kg
Rho 3 + RTD - E8 6.7kg Rho 3 is a multi-function numerical motor protection relay Protection
Fast transient IEC 255-22-4 class IV Rho 3 + exp - E6 suitable for all types of a.c. induction motors up to the highest • Thermal overload (49)
4kV 5/50ns <3% deviation Rho 3 + RTD/exp - E8 ratings available.
• Stall and locked rotor (48)
Mechanical Classification
6 Whilst medium voltage 3∅ motors are very reliable and robust, • Short circuit (50)
Durability 10 operations Ordering Information modern designs operate much closer to the limits of thermal
• Earth fault (50N)
margins and to give adequate protection, sophisticated
• Auxilliary and digital (status) input voltage • Phase unbalance (46)
Cutout Details • Number of digital (status) inputs
protection relays are required. In addition, increased industrial
use of power electronics leads to corruption of power systems • Under current (37)
• Fibre-optic or RS485 communication port
and unless specific equipments are installed to eliminate the
• Optional 8 thermistors or Resistance Temperature
corruption, it can cause considerable rotor overheating.
Detectors (RTD) for over temperature detection (38/49)
Qualification The Rho 3 relay has been designed to protect the motor against • Restart inhibit
these phenomena as well as known abuses such as mechanical • Two stage circuit breaker fail (50BF)
ISO 9001 - 2000
overload, stalling, single phasing, terminal box and cabling
MODULAR CASES:SIZES 4-8 failures, and too frequent starts. Control
SIZE 6 CASE SIZE 8 CASE The Rho 3 relay can be set to accurately mimic both the heating • The basic RHO 3 relay contains 7 programmable output
A B C A B C and cooling characteristics of the protected motor and relays, 3 of which have 1CO contact and 4 have 1NO contact
155 151 103.5 206 203 155.5 consequently ensure that the thermal withstand of the machine • The basic RHO 3 relay contains 1 programmable digital
is not exceeded, at the same time allowing full use of the motor’s (status) input, expanded variants provide 8 additional inputs
thermal capability.

Applications
The policy of Easun Reyrolle is one of continuous improvement and development. The company therefore reserves the right to supply equipment, which may • Protection and management of medium and large motors
differ slightly from that described and illustrated in this publication. and driven equipment
• Ideally suited for pumps,conveyors, compressors, fans etc.

HOSUR WORKS BANGALORE WORKS

FACT/RHO3/12-05/REV 0
#98, Sipcot Industrial Complex, #17/3 Arakere,
Hosur 635 126, India. Bannerghatta Road,
Tel: +91 4344 401600/01/02 Bangalore-560 076, India.
Fax: +91 4344 276397 Tel: +91 80 26581023 / 3268
Fax: +91 80 26580642
Email: blrworks@easunreyrolle.net
SWITCHGEAR WORKS AUTOMATION DIVISION EXPORTS DIVISION
Ernavur, “Ashirwad”, #25, 29th Main, #17/3 Arakere,
Chennai-600 057, India. 4th B Cross, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bannerghatta Road,
Tel: +91 44 25733715/358 Bangalore-560 076, India. Bangalore-560 076, India.
Fax: +91 44 25733468 Tel: +91 80 26685496/51311405 Tel: +91 80 26581023 / 3268
Fax: +91 80 26580642
Email: switchgear@easunreyrolle.net Fax: +91 80 26685446 Email: exports@easunreyrolle.net
Email: smabp@easunreyrolle.net

Sales Offices
Mumbai Delhi Kolkata Numerical Motor Protection Relay - RHO 3
Tel: +91 22 22022270/22855415 Tel: +91 11 25747321/25747322 Tel: +91 33 22848320
Fax: +91 22 22825703 Fax: +91 11 25747320 Fax: +91 33 22848326
Email: mumbai@easunreyrolle.net Email: delhi@easunreyrolle.net Email: kolkata@easunreyrolle.net
Bangalore Chennai Secunderabad
Tel: +91 80 26685496/51311405 Tel: +91 44 24346425/24347608 Telefax: +91 40 27817847
Fax: +91 22 26685446 Fax: +91 44 24346435 Email: hyderabad@easunreyrolle.net Corporate Office
Email: blroffice@easunreyrolle.net Email: chennai@easunreyrolle.net Easun Reyrolle Limited. 98 Sipcot Industrial Complex
Bhopal Hosur 635 126 India. Tel: +91 4344 401600/01/02
Telefax: +91 755 2684221 Fax: +91 4344 276397
Email: bhopal@easunreyrolle.net www.easunreyrolle.com

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