Service Manual

Type MVAX
Trip Circuit Supervision Relay
R8010H

HANDLING OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

A person's normal movements can easily generate electrostatic potentials of several thousand volts.
Discharge of these voltages into semiconductor devices when handling electronic circuits can cause
serious damage, which often may not be immediately apparent but the reliability of the circuit will have
been reduced.
The electronic circuits of GEC ALSTHOM T&D Protection & Control Limited products are immune to the
relevant levels of electrostatic discharge when housed in their cases. Do not expose them to the risk of
damage by withdrawing modules unnecessarily.
Each module incorporates the highest practicable protection for its semiconductor devices. However, if it
becomes necessary to withdraw a module, the following precautions should be taken to preserve the high
reliability and long life for which the equipment has been designed and manufactured.
1. Before removing a module, ensure that you are at the same electrostatic potential as the equipment
by touching the case.
2. Handle the module by its front-plate, frame, or edges of the printed circuit board.
Avoid touching the electronic components, printed circuit track or connectors.
3. Do not pass the module to any person without first ensuring that you are both at the same
electrostatic potential. Shaking hands achieves equipotential.
4. Place the module on an antistatic surface, or on a conducting surface which is at the same
potential as yourself.
5. Store or transport the module in a conductive bag.
More information on safe working procedures for all electronic equipment can be found in BS5783 and
IEC 147-0F.
If you are making measurements on the internal electronic circuitry of an equipment in service, it is
preferable that you are earthed to the case with a conductive wrist strap.
Wrist straps should have a resistance to ground between 500k 10M ohms. If a wrist strap is not
available, you should maintain regular contact with the case to prevent the build up of static.
Instrumentation which may be used for making measurements should be earthed to the case whenever
possible.
GEC ALSTHOM T&D Protection & Control Limited strongly recommends that detailed investigations on the
electronic circuitry, or modification work, should be carried out in a Special Handling Area such as
described in BS5783 or IEC 147-0F.

TYPES

MVAX 11
MVAX 12
MVAX 21
MVAX 31
MVAX 91

CONTENTS
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

INSTALLATION
General
Unpacking
Storage
Relay mounting

3
3
3
3
3

2.
2.1
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.7.5

COMMISSIONING
General
Insulation
MVAX 11
MVAX 12
MVAX 21,31, 91
Electrical operation tests
MVAX 11 only
MVAX 12 only
MVAX 21 only
MVAX 31 (MVAX 91 3 separate MVAX 31s in a size 8 case)
MVAX 31 04 only

4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
7
9

3.

MAINTENANCE

4.
4.1
4.2
4.3

MECHANICAL SETTINGS
General
Contact settings
Mechanical flag settings

10
10
10
11

5.
5.1
5.2
5.3

PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Failure to operate/reset
Output contacts not changing state.
Reset time on MVAX 12 too short.

11
11
11
12

6.

SPARES

12

7.

COMMISSIONING TEST RECORD

19

REPAIR FORM

21

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Section 1.
1.1

INSTALLATION

General
Protective relays, although generally of robust construction, require careful
treatment prior to installation on site. By observing a few simple rules the possiblity
of premature failure is eliminated and a high degree of performance can be expected.
Relays are either despatched individually or as part of a panel/rack mounted
assembly in cartons specifically designed to protect them from damage.
Relays should be examined immediately they are received to ensure that no damage
has been sustained in transit.
If damage has been sustained in transit, a claim should be made to the transport
company concerned immediately, and the nearest GEC ALSTHOM T&D Protection
& Control representative should be promptly notified.

1.2

Unpacking
Care must be taken when unpacking and installing the relays so that none of the
parts are damaged or their settings altered, and must at all times be handled by
skilled persons only.
Relays should be examined for any wedges, clamps, or rubber bands necessary to
secure moving parts to prevent damage during transit and these should be removed
after installation and before commissioning.
Relays which have been removed from their cases should not be left in situations
where they are exposed to dust or damp. This particularly applies to installations
which are being carried out at the same time as constructional work.

1.3

Storage
If relays are not installed immediately upon receipt they should be stored in a place
free from dust and moisture in their original cartons and where de-humidifier bags
have been included in the packing they should be retained. The action of the dehumidifier crystals will be impaired if the bag has been exposed to ambient
conditions and may be restored by gently heating the bag for about an hour, prior to
replacing it in the carton.
Dust which collects on a carton may, on subsequent unpacking, find its way into the
relay; in damp conditions the carton and packing may become impregnated with
moisture and the de-humidifying agent will lose its efficiency.
The storage temperature range is 25C to +70C.

1.4

Relay mounting
The installation should be clean, dry and reasonably free from dust and excessive
vibration. The site should preferably be well illuminated to facilitate inspection.
An outline diagram is normally supplied showing panel cut-outs and hole centres.
For individually mounted relays these dimensions will also be found in Publications
R6103 MVAX 11 and R6010 MVAX 12, 21, 31 and 91.
Publication R7012 is a Parts Catalogue and Assembly Instructions. This document
will be useful when individual relays are to be assembled as a composite rack or
panel mounted assembly.

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Publication R6001 is a leaflet on the modular integrated drawout system of

protective relays.
Publication R6014 is a list of recommended suppliers for the pre-insulated
connectors.

Section 2.
2.1

COMMISSIONING

General
Before leaving the factory all relays are accurately adjusted, tested and carefully
packed. Hence there should be no need for any re-adjustment on commissioning.
Moving parts are held in position during transit by rubber bands and packing.
These should be removed carefully.
To gain access to the relay first loosen the captive cover screws. Then carefully
remove the cover from the case.
The module can then be removed from the case by grasping the handles at the top
and bottom of the front plate and pulling forwards.
Care must be taken to ensure that mechanical settings of the element are not
disturbed.
Carefully remove the rubber band securing the flag mechanism.
Check that the ends of the push rods are located in the holes in the contact springs.
Carefully actuate the armature of each unit in turn with a small screwdriver/probe.
Note immediately after the point where any make contacts just close there is a
further small movement of the armature. This ensures that contact follow through
and wiping action is present. Repeat similarly with break contacts on armature
release.
On units fitted with hand reset flag indicators, check that the flag is free to fall
before, or just as, any make contacts close.
Replace the module in the case and refit the cover. Make sure that the reset
mechanism in the cover is correctly located with respect to the relay element, and
that the flag (or mechanism) can be reset.

2.2

Wiring
Check that ratings of the relay agree with the supplies to which it is to be connected.
Check all wiring connections to the relay, including the case earthing connection
above the terminal block. It is especially important that dc supplies are wired with
the correct polarity. The relay diagram number appears inside the case.

2.3

Insulation
The relay, and its associated wiring, may be insulation tested between:
a) all electrically isolated circuits
b) all circuits and earth
An electronic or brushless insulation tester should be used, having a dc voltage not
exceeding 1000V. Accessible terminals of the same circuit should first be strapped
together. Deliberate circuit earthing links, removed for the tests, subsequently must
be replaced.

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2.4

MVAX 11
With MVAX 11 relays check that all wiring complies to the appropriate application
diagram to ensure that the relay is wired correctly.

2.5

MVAX 12
With MVAX 12 relays, check that terminal 13 of the relay case is wired to the
POSITIVE of the trip supply.

2.6

MVAX 21,31, 91
For MVAX 21 , 31 and 91 relays, check the external wiring to ensure the correct
values of external resistors (where appropriate) are wired to the correct relay
terminals, in accordance with the following table and the appropriate application
diagram.
Supply
volts
24/27
30/34
48/54
110/125
220/250

Alarm supply circuit

REXT 1

Trip supply circuit

REXT 2 and REXT 3, as appropriate

240 ohm
1,500 ohm
* 1,200 ohm
4,100 ohm

270 ohm
470 ohm
1,500 ohm
4,000 ohm
2 off 4,000 ohm in series

* S/R reverse flag

2.7

Electrical operation tests

2.7.1

MVAX 11 only
Isolate the MVAX from the trip supply batteries by removing fuses/links as
necessary.
Connect a supply across relay terminals 21 27 and supply the relevant voltage
from the list below. Check that the current is within those figures stated in the same
column. Repeat again only using terminals 27 28.
Rated voltage range (V) 30/34

48/54

110/125

120/250

Test voltage (V)

30

48

110

220

Terminals 21 27

46.1/56.3mA 24.1/29.5mA 11/13.4mA 11.4/14mA

Terminals 27 28

46.1/56.3mA 24.1/29.5mA 11/13.4mA 11.4/14mA

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2.7.2

MVAX 12 only
Isolate the relay from the trip supply batteries by removing fuses/links as necessary.
Using an ohmmeter check the resistance across the relay side of the fuses/links.
Provided there are no parallel paths, the resistance should be within 10% of the
following:
MVAX 12 rating range (V)

24/27

30/34 48/54

110/125 220/250

Relay resistance (Ohms): 2 contacts

No flag/hand reset flag
4 contacts

710
416

1170
620

2970
1760

10370
7470

33100
23100

Relay resistance (Ohms): 2 contacts

No flag/hand reverse flag 4 contacts

590
407

940
590

2330
1740

8670
6770

27100
22100

Connect a variable dc supply to the isolated circuit ensuring correct polarity is

observed (Terminal 13 of the relay must be maintained POSITIVE).
Apply 75% of the relays lower voltage of the voltage rating range. Check that the
relay operates satisfactorily and that the flag indication can be reset. Reduce the
voltage slowly until the relay drops-off. Check that this occurs between 25% to 40%
of the lower voltage rating, as indicated below:
V rating range

24/27

75% of lower (V)

18

25-40% of lower (V)

30/34 48/54
22.5

36

110/125 220/250
82.5

6-9.6 7.5-12 12-19.2 27.5-44

165
55-88

Replace all links and fuses. Check that the relay operates and manually reset the
flag. With alarm circuits operational, temporarily remove a trip supply fuse. Check
that the appropriate alarms are initiated. Replace the fuse and reset the relay flag.
2.7.3

MVAX 21 only
The following tests assume trip and alarm supply battery voltages are equal to the
maximum voltage of the relays voltage rating range. For other voltages within the
relays normal voltage rating range, tolerance bands for other measured supply
voltages should be altered pro-rata.
A table (Table 1) of acceptable tolerances for each test is given below.
Measure the trip supply and alarm supply voltages immediately prior to the tests
and note.
Test 1
With the circuit breaker open, check that no voltage appears across terminals 13 and
14 of the relay. Check that the voltage appearing across terminals 21(+) and 28
comply with that given in Table 1 (alarm supply) and that the front relay, RLl, has
operated. Reset its flag.
Test 2
With the circuit breaker closed, check that the front relay remains operated. Measure
the voltage across terminals 13(+) and 14. Ensure that it complies with Table 1
(Trip supply).

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Test 3
With the circuit breaker closed, apply a temporary short circuit across the external
resistor REXT2* of the trip supply circuit. Ensure the CB does not trip. Remove the
short circuit and re-apply it across terminals 13 and 14 of the relay. Check that RLl
drops-off to initiate alarm circuits and that RLl flag indication is given. Ensure the
CB does not trip. Remove the short circuit and reset the flag/alarms.
*Note: Where 2 resistors are used in series for REXT2, a temporary short circuit
should be applied across each resistor in turn.
Test 4
With the circuit breaker closed, operate, or simulate operation of the associated trip
relay. Note that the CB trips but ensure that RLl of the MVAX does not operate.
RLl and RL2 units are slugged on drop-off to prevent mal-operation during the
transition period.
Table 1
Relay V. rating

24/27

30/34

48/54

110/125

220/250

27

34

48

110

220

35.3 - 38.8

29.1 - 36.3

24.9 - 32.5

Full volts Full volts

(no ext. R) (no ext. R)

37.1 - 40.4

38.2 - 46.6

28.5 - 37.0

Hand reset
15.0 - 17.0 18.0 - 20.5
flag

25.8 - 29.8

53.6 - 61.2 107.0 - 120.9

Self reset
flag

25.8 - 29.8

53.6 - 61.2 107.0 - 120.9

Ref. V. for tolerance

Test 1
Hand reset Full volts Full volts
(Alarm supply) flag
(no ext. R) (no ext. R)
Self reset
flag
Test 2
(Trip supply)

2.7.4

12.0 - 14.0 18.0 - 20.5

MVAX 31 (MVAX 91 3 separate MVAX 31s in a size 8 case)

The following tests assume trip and alarm battery voltages are equal to the
maximum voltage of the relays voltage rating range. For other voltages within the
relays normal voltage rating range, tolerance bands for other measured supply
voltages should be altered pro-rata. A table (Table 2) of acceptable tolerances for
each test is given below.
Measure the trip supply and alarm supply voltages immediately prior to the tests and
note.
Tests 1 and 2
With the circuit breaker open, check the voltage across terminals 13(+) and 14(ve)
of the relay. This should comply with the voltage tolerance limited given in Table 2.
Repeat for terminals 21(+) and 22(ve) of the relay. The same voltage limits apply.
Both these voltages are derived from the trip supply.
Check the voltage across terminals 27(+) and 28(ve) of the relay. This should be
within the limits given in Table 2 for the alarm supply. Note that the front relay unit
RLl is picked-up and reset its flag.

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Test 3
With the circuit breaker closed check that the front relay RLl, remains operated.
Check that no voltage appears across terminals 21 and 22 of the relay. Ensure the
voltage across terminals 13(+) and 14(ve) has increased from that obtained in Test
1 to that indicated in Table 2.
Test 4
With the circuit breaker closed, as in test 3 above, check that the voltage between
terminals 14(+) and 22(ve) is zero. Measure the resistance between terminals 14
and 22 which should comply within 10% of the values given in Table 2. (Note:
This test check that contact 52b is open in the breaker closed condition).
Test 5
With the circuit breaker closed, as above, apply a temporary short circuit across
REXT2* of the trip supply circuit. Ensure the CB does not trip. Remove the short
circuit and re-apply it across terminals 13 and 14 of the relay. Check that RLl drops
off to initiate alarm circuits and that RLl flag indication is given. Remove the short
circuit and reset the flag/alarms.
*Note: Where 2 resistors are used in series for REXT2, a temporary short circuit
should be applied across each resistor in turn.
Test 6
With the circuit breaker closed, operate, or simulate operation of the associated trip
relay. Ensure the CB trips but ensure that RLl of the MVAX does not operate.
The MVAX relay units are slugged on drop-off to prevent mal-operation during the
transition period.
Table 2
Relay V. rating

24/27

30/34

48/54

110/125

220/250

27

34

54

125

250

Hand reset
flag

7.8-8.2V

9.4-9.8V

13.6-14.2V 27.9-29.4V

55.3-58.4V

Self reset
flag

6.3-6.7V

9.4-9.8V

13.6-14.2V 27.9-29.4V

55.3-58.4V

Test 2
Hand reset Full volts Full volts
(Alarm supply) flag
(no ext. R) (no ext. R) 36.5-37.7V 31.3-33.8V

27.3-29.8V

Ref. V. for tolerance

Test 1
(Trip supply)

Self reset
flag
Test 3
(Trip supply)

31.1-34.0V

Hand reset
15.7-16.3V 18.8-19.7V 27.1-28.5V 55.8-58.9V 110.6-116.8V
flag
Self reset
flag

Test 4

Full volts Full volts

(no ext. R) (no ext. R) 38.2-39.3V 40.9-43.7V

12.7-13.3V 18.8-19.7V 27.1-28.5V 55.8-58.9V 110.6-116.8V

Hand reset
flag

665

1085

3100

7400

14700

Self reset
flag

522

1085

3100

7400

14700

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2.7.5

MVAX 31 04 only
The following test assume trip and alarm supply battery voltages are equal to the
maximum voltage for the relays voltage rating range. For other voltages within the
relays normal voltage rating range, tolerance bands for other measured supply
voltages should be altered pro-rata. A Table (Table 1) of acceptable tolerance for the
test is given.
Measure the trip supply and alarm supply voltages immediately prior to tests
and note.
Test 1
With the circuit breakers open, check that no voltage appears across terminals 13
and 14, 21 and 22 of the relay. Check that the voltage appearing across terminals
27(+) and 28 comply with that given in Figure 1 (alarm supply) and that the front
relay RL1, has operated. Reset the flag.
Test 2
With the circuit breakers closed, check that the front relay remains operated.
Measure the voltage across terminals 13(+), 14, 21(+) and 22. Ensure that these
comply with Figure 1 (trip supply).
Test 3
With the circuit breakers closed, apply a temporary short circuit across each of the
external resistors REXT2(1)* and REXT2(2)* of the trip supply circuits. Ensure the
circuit breakers do not trip. Remove the short circuits and reapply them across
terminals 13 and 14 and 22 of the relay. Check that RL1 drops-off to initiate alarm
circuits and that the RL1 flag indication is given. Ensure the circuit breakers do not
trip. Remove the short circuits and reset the flag/alarms.
*Note: Where 2 resistors are used in series for REXT2, a temporary short circuit
should be applied across each resistor in turn.
Test 4
With the circuit breakers closed, operate or simulate operation of the associated trip
relays. Note that the circuit breakers trip but ensure that RL1 of the MVAX does not
operate. RL1, RL2(1) and RL2(2) units are slugged on drop-off to prevent maloperation during the transition period.
Restore any external wiring connections that may have been disturbed during the
above tests.

Section 3.

MAINTENANCE

Periodic maintenance is not necessary. However, periodic inspection and test is

recommended. This should be carried out every 12 months or more often if the relay
is operated frequently or is mounted in poor environmental conditions.
Tests 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6 should be carried out to prove operation.

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Section 4.
4.1

MECHANICAL SETTINGS

General
Armature gap measurements should be made with the top of the feeler gauge level
with the centre line of the core.
Contact pressures are measured with a gramme gauge at the contact tips.
In general contact gaps and follow through are defined by quoting an armature gap
at which the tips should be just closed or just open.
The relay contact state is always defined with the relay in the unenergised position,
unless otherwise specified on the appropriate circuit diagram.
Contact Type

Symbol used on diagrams

Normal duty

Make
(Normally open)

Break
(Normally closed)

4.1.1

With the armature closed the clearance between the back of the armature and the
back stop should be 0.075/0.2mm (0.003"/0.008").

4.1.2

Nominal armature gap open.

MVAX 11

1.38mm (0.055")

Unit RL1

MVAX 12
MVAX 21, 31 and 91 Unit RLl
MVAX 21
MVAX 31, 91

Unit RL2
Unit RL2 and RL3

}
}

1.5mm (0.060")
0.7mm (0.030")

Note: On the MVAX 12 a screw is fitted to the armature. It must protrude by

0.075/0.2mm (0.003"/0.008").
4.2

Contact settings

4.2.1

MVAX 11 (Unit RL1.)

With the armature closed onto a 0.25mm (0.011") feeler gauge the make contacts
should be closed, but should be open using a 0.38mm (0.015") feeler gauge.

4.2.2

Force to just close the break contacts:

20/25 grams.

Force to just open the break contacts:

18/23 grams.

Contact gap:

1.5/1.75mm (0.06/0.07").

MVAX 12, MVAX 21, 31 (Unit RL1.)

With the armature closed onto a 0.25mm (0.011") feeler gauge the make contacts
should be closed, but should be open using a 0.35mm (0.013") feeler gauge.
With the armature closed onto a 0.75mm (0.029") feeler gauge the break contact
should be open, but should be closed using a 0.8mm (0.031") feeler gauge.

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Force to just close the make contacts:

20/25 grams.

Force to just open the break contacts:

20/25 grams.

Force to just lift the fixed contact off its support:

15/20 grams.

Contact gap for make and break contacts:

1.75/2mm (0.07/0.08").

Note: On MVAX 21, 31 Relays

To measure the force to just close or the force to just break on the lower right hand
contact when viewed from the front of the module, it is necessary to carefully lift
the upper moving contact blade to remove the pressure on the lower contact.
4.2.3

MVAX 21 (Unit RL2), MVAX 31 (Units RL2 and RL3)

With the armature closed onto a 0.25mm (0.011") feeler gauge the make contact
should be closed, but should be open using a 0.35mm (0.013") feeler gauge.
Force to just close the make contact:

10/15 grams.

Force to just lift the fixed contact off its support:

10/15 grams.

Contact gap:
4.3

Mechanical flag settings

4.3.1

Hand reset reverse flags

1.0/1.1mm (0.038/0.042").

With the armature closed onto a 0.45mm (0.018") feeler gauge, the flag should be
free to fall, but should not fall using a 0.35mm (0.013") feeler gauge. Adjustment is
made to the catch spring on the flag.
4.3.2

Self reset reverse flags

Adjust the flag operating lever such that the flag side arm is parallel to the frame,
when viewed from the side and the flag covers the flag label.

Section 5.
5.1

PROBLEM ANALYSIS

Failure to operate/reset
Check diagram for correct input connections. Check the correct voltages are applied.
Ratings values are shown on module front plate.
Ensure the power supply is capable of supplying the necessary power.
Ensure correct series resistors are used and connected to correct relay terminals.
Flag spring may have been distorted and is holding the armature open or closed.
Check internal wiring.
Check continuity result open circuit.
Coil open circuit.
Internal wiring damaged.
Series resistor open circuit (resistors may be internal or external).

5.2

Output contacts not changing state.

Pushrod not in position. Check output terminals with reference to diagram.
Contamination of contacts.
MVAX 21, 31, 91. Units RL2, RL3 contacts not closing.

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5.3

Reset time on MVAX 12 too short.

Check capacitor C1 is not open circuit or short circuit.
Contacts should be cleaned with the burnishing tool supplied in relay tool kits.
On no account should knives, files or abrasive materials be used.
Check mechanical settings as per Section 4.

Section 6.

SPARES

When ordering spares, quote the full relay model number and any component
references numbers, or briefly describe the parts required.
Repairs
Should the need arise for the equipment to be returned to GEC ALSTHOM T&D
PROTECTION & CONTROL LIMITED for repair, then the form at the back of this
manual should be completed and sent with the equipment together with a copy of
any commissioning test results.

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Case earth
1

13

14

Combinations of
output contacts

2M
1M

1B
2B

Output contacts to
module terminals

1 3
M
M
B

2 4
M
B
B

Contact descriptions
M : Make
B : Break

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21

22

27

28

2
4
13

Module terminal block

viewed from rear

C1

Note 1
(a)

R1

1
3
14

RL1
2

R2

CT shorting links make

before (b) and (c) disconnect.

(b)

Short terminals break before (c).

(c)

Long terminals.

Figure 1 Circuit and application diagram trip supply supervision relay

Push button
MVAW
Interposing
control relay

R1

21

R2
28

27
MVAX 11 Supervisory relay

Figure 2 Supervision of interposing control relay Type MVAW

MVAJ
Tripping relay

Protective
relay contact

R1

21

Supervision
relay
R2
27

28

MVAX 11

Figure 3 Supervision of tripping relay Type MVAJ

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Combinations of
output contacts
Case earth
1

3M
2M
1M

10

11

12

13

14

1B
2B

1 3
M
B
B

5 7
M
M
M

2 4
M
M
B

3B

Contact descriptions

Viewed from front

M : Make
B : Break

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21

22

27

28

13

Output contacts to
module terminals

R1

14
RL2

Vx

Viewed from front

Module terminal block

viewed from rear

2
4
27

Note 1
(a)

1
3
5
7

CT shorting links make

before (b) and (c) disconnect.

(b)

Short terminals break before (c).

(c)

Long terminals.

Vx

RL2-1

RL1
3

28

21

Figure 4 Circuit diagram MVAX 21 trip circuit supervision relay without preclosing supervision

Trip supply (Vx (2))

Trip relay

52-a

Trip coil
52
T

C.B. aux.
switch
REXT(2)

13

RL1-1

RL1-2

RL1-3

14
RL2

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Note: Contact arrangement shown

is typical only.

Alarm supply (Vx (1))

C.B. aux.
switch
52-b

Trip coil
21

27

RL1
3

28

REXT(1)

RL2-1

Figure 5 Application diagram MVAX 21 trip circuit supervision relay without preclosing supervision

Alarm
contacts

Case earth
1

10

11

12

13

14

Combinations of
output contacts

Viewed from front

M

13

R2

3M
2M
1M

1B
2B

1 3
M
B
B

3B

14
RL2

Vx

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22

27

28

2 4
M
M
B

Contact descriptions

21

R1

22
RL3

Vx

Viewed from front

Module terminal block

viewed from rear

1
3
5
7

Note 1
(a)

5 7
M
M
M

M : Make
B : Break

Viewed from front

21

Output contacts to
module terminals

CT shorting links make

before (b) and (c) disconnect.

(b)

Short terminals break before (c).

(c)

Long terminals.

2
4
27

RL3-1

Vx

RL1
3

28

RL2-1

Figure 6 Circuit diagram MVAX 31 trip circuit supervision relay with preclosing supervision

Trip supply (Vx(2))

Trip relay

52-a

Trip coil
52
T

C.B. aux.
switch
REXT(2)

13

14
RL2

REXT(3) 21

22

RL1-1

RL1-2

RL1-3

52-b

RL3

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Note: Contact arrangement shown

is typical only.

Alarm supply (Vx (1))

Trip coil
27

RL3-1

RL1
3

28

REXT(1)

RL2-1

Figure 7 Application diagram MVAX 31 trip circuit supervision relay with preclosing supervision

Alarm
contacts

Section 7.

COMMISSIONING TEST RECORD

Trip Supply Supervision Relay

Type MVAX 11 Type MVAX 12 Type MVAX 21 Type MVAX 31 Type MVAX 91
(delete as appropriate)
Date ________________________
Station _______________________________

Circuit __________________________

Relay Model No _______________________

Serial No ________________________

Relay type
MVAX 11
MVAX 12
MVAX 21

Circuit/supply ref.
Trip/Vx1
Trip/Vx1
Alarm/Vx1
Trip/Vx2
Alarm/Vx1
Trip/Vx2

MVAX 31/91

V. rating range
/
V
/
V
/
V
/
V
/
V
/
V

Commissioning preliminaries

tick if satisfactory

Insulation tests:

Satisfactory

Value of ext. resistor fitted

N/A
REXT1
ohms
REXT1
ohms
REXT2
ohms
REXT1
ohms
REXT2/3
ohms

Not required

Test results: MVAX 11 relay

Test 2.7.1

Resistance across terminals 21 27

______ / ______

27 28

______ / ______

Trip supply voltage

______ V

CB open

Relay stable

CB closed

Relay stable

Trip circuit open

Relay operates

Contacts checked

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Test results: MVAX 12 relay

*Tests 2.7.2

Relay resistance

__________ ohms

* Relay operates satisfactorily at

__________ Volts

* Relay drops off at

__________ Volts

Fuse removal. Alarm initiation satisfactory

tick

* Note: These tests omitted only at site engineers discretion.

Test results: MVAX 21 relay
Tests 2.7.3

Measured trip supply __________ V

(1) CB. open

alarm supply ______ V

Volts across terminals 13 and 14 ______ V

Volts across terminals 21 and 28 ______ V

(2) CB. closed

(3)

(tick)

Volts across terminals 13 and 14 ______ V

(4)

(tick)

Test results: MVAX 31 relay

Test 2.7.4

Measured trip supply ________ V

(1 and 2) CB. open

Alarm supply ________ V

Volts across terminals 13 and 14 ________ V

21 and 22 ________ V
27 and 28 ________ V

(3) CB. closed

21 & 2 _______ V

(4) CB. closed

(5)

(tick)

13 and 14 ________ V

Resistance between 14 and 22 ________ ohms

(6)

(tick)

N.B. For details of the above tests, see Publication R8010.

Comments:

___________________________________
Commissioning Engineer

____________________________________
Customer Witness

___________________________________
Date

____________________________________
Date

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REPAIR FORM
Please complete this form and return it to GEC ALSTHOM T&D PROTECTION &
CONTROL LIMITED with the equipment to be repaired. This form may also be used in the
case of application queries.

GEC ALSTHOM T&D PROTECTION & CONTROL LIMITED

St. Leonards Works
Stafford
ST17 4LX,
England
For:

After Sales Service Department

Customer Ref:

__________________

Model No: _________________

GECA Contract Ref:

__________________

Serial No: _________________

Date:

__________________

1.

What parameters were in use at the time the fault occurred?

AC volts

_____________ Main VT/Test set

DC volts

_____________ Battery/Power supply

AC current _____________ Main CT/Test set

Frequency _____________
2.

Which type of test was being used? ________________________________________

3.

Were all the external components fitted where required?

(Delete as appropriate.)

4.

List the relay settings being used

Yes/No

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5.

What did you expect to happen?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
continued overleaf

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6.

What did happen?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

7.

When did the fault occur?

Instant

Yes/No

Intermittent

Time delayed

Yes/No

(Delete as appropriate).

By how long?
8.

Yes/No

__________

What indications if any did the relay show?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

9.

Was there any visual damage?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

10. Any other remarks which may be useful:

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

___________________________________
Signature

____________________________________
Title

___________________________________
Name (in capitals)

____________________________________
Company name

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