Motor protection relay

SPAM 150 C
1MRS 750384-MBG
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Issued: April 1999
Status: New
Data subject to change without notice

Features

Versatile multifunction relay for the protection of circuit breaker or contactor controlled a.c. motors
The relay can also be used for the protection of feeders and transformers
Three-phase thermal overload protection
High-set overcurrent protection with instantaneous or with definite time operation
Phase unbalance and single-phasing protection with inverse time characteristic
Fast operating incorrect phase sequence
protection
Sensitive earth-fault protection with definite
time characteristic
Undercurrent protection with definite time
characteristic
Several selectable motor start-up supervision methods

Application

The numerical motor protection relay

SPAM 150 C is an integrated design current
measuring multifunction relay for the complete protection of a.c. motors. The main area
of application covers large or medium-sized
three-phase motors in all types of conventional contactor or circuit-breaker controlled
motor drives. The motor protection relay is

Continuous self-supervision of hardware

and software
Current range handled meets the requirements for ExE motor drives of Zone 1
Sophisticated self-supervision system with
auto-diagnostics
Interface for extensive data exchange with
the substation level data acquisition and
control system over fibre-optic bus
Powerful software support for parametrization of the relay, for reading measured and
recorded values, events, etc. and for storing readings
Member of the SPACOM product family,
ABBs Distribution Automation system and
ABBs Panorama concept
CE marking according to the EC directive
for EMC

available in two versions, one with a making

trip contact and the other with a breaking trip
contact.
The relay can also be used for the protection
of other objects, such as transformers and
feeders, requiring a single-, two- or threephase overcurrent and/or overload protection
and non-directional earth-fault protection.

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Design

The relay continuously measure the three

phase currents and the residual current of the
protected object. When a fault occurs, the
relay starts and eventually operates, if the
fault persists long enough to exceed the set or
calculated operate time of the relay.
The motor protection relay consists of a
multi-function relay module SPCJ 4D34, an
input/output module and an auxiliary supply
module housed in a size 100 relay case.
The multi-function relay module comprises
seven units, i.e. a three-phase overcurrent
unit, a thermal overload unit, start-up supervision unit, a phase unbalance unit, an incorrect
phase sequence unit, an undercurrent unit and
a non-directional earth-fault unit.
The overcurrent unit holds a low-set stage Is
and a high-set stage I>>. The high-set stage
provides short-circuit protection. The low-set
stage can be used for start-up supervision or
for time overcurrent protection.
The thermal unit supervises the thermal stress
of the protected object during various load
conditions. The unit provides thermal prior
alarm and thermal tripping and it prevents the
protected object from being re-energized, if
the protected object is too hot to be successfully re-energized.
The start-up supervision can be realized
according to several principles. It can be
based on measuring the start time, on measuring the thermal stress at start-up or on the use
of an external speed switch.
The phase unbalance unit protects, e.g.
motors, from the stress caused by an unbalanced network. The unit operates with
inverse time characteristic. The operate time
of the unit at full unbalance, i.e. at loss of one
phase is 1 second.
The incorrect phase sequence protection has a
factory-set operate time of 0.6 seconds.
The undercurrent unit is used for the protection of motors at sudden loss of load in certain applications, such as conveyors and
submersible pumps. The unit features definite
time characteristic.

Data communication
The relay is provided with a serial interface
on the rear panel. By means of a bus connection module type SPA-ZC21 or SPA-ZC 17
the feeder protection relay can be connected
to the fibre-optic SPA bus. The bus connection module SPA-ZC 21 is powered from the
host relay, whereas the bus connection module type SPA-ZC 17 is provided with a builtin power unit, which can be fed from an
external secured power source. Via the SPA
bus the relay communicates with higher-level
data acquisition and control systems.

Self-supervision
The relay incorporates a sophisticated selfsupervision system with auto-diagnosis,
which increases the availability of the relay
and the reliability of the system. The selfsupervision system continuously monitors the
hardware and the software of the relay. The
system also supervises the operation of the
auxiliary supply module and the voltages
generated by the module.
On detection of a permanent internal relay
fault the IRF indicator on the relay front
panel is lit. At the same time the output relay
of the self-supervision system operates and a
fault message is transmitted over the serial
bus to the higher-level system. Further, in
most fault situations a fault code is shown in
the display of the protection relay module.
The fault code indicates the type of fault that
has been detected.

Auxiliary supply voltage

The auxiliary supply of the relay is obtained
from an internal plug-in type power supply
module. Four auxiliary power module versions are available, type SPTU 240R2 and
SPTU 240R3 for the supply voltage range
80265 V ac/dc and type SPTU 48R2 and
SPTU 48R3 for the supply voltage range
1880 V dc. The power supply module
forms the internal voltages required by the
protection relay and the I/O module.
The auxiliary power modules also hold the
output relays of the relay. The types
SPTU 240R2 and SPTU 48R2 incorporate a
normally open trip contact and the types
SPTU 240R3 and SPTU 48R3 a normally
closed trip contact.

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Technical data

Table 1: Energizing inputs

Terminals

1-4, 4-6, 7-9, 25-27

1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 25-26

Rated current In

1A

5A

Thermal withstand
capability

continuously

4A

20 A

for 10 s

25 A

100 A

for 1 s

100 A

500 A

Half-wave value

250 A

1250 A

Input impedance

<100 m

<20 m

Phase current monitoring range

063 x In

Neutral current monitoring range

0210% of In

Rated frequency fn, according to order

50 Hz or 60 Hz

Dynamic current
withstand capability

Table 2: Output contact ratings

Type of contact

NO trip

NC trip

Signalling

Terminals

65-66, 74-75

65-66

70-71-72, 68-69,
77-78, 80-81

Rated voltage
Thermal withstand
capability

Breaking capacity
for dc, when the
control/signalling
circuit time
constant
L/R 40 ms, at the
control voltages

250 V ac/dc
Carry continuously

5A

5A

5A

Make and carry for

0.5 s

30 A

10 A

10 A

Make and carry for

3s

15 A

8A

8A

220 V dc

1A

0.15 A

0.15 A

110 V dc

3A

0.25 A

0.25 A

48 V dc

5A

1A

1A

Contact material

AgCdO2

Table 3: Control input, communication and power supply

External control input

Data communication

Terminals

10-11

Control voltage level

18265 V dc or
80265 V ac

Power consumption when input activated

220 mA

Transmission mode

Fibre optic serial bus

Data code

ASCII

Selectable data transfer rates

300, 1200, 2400, 4800 or

9600 Bd

Fibre optic bus

connection module,
powered from the host
relay

for plastic fibre cables

SPA-ZC 21BB

for glass fibre cables

SPA-ZC 21MM

Fibre optic bus

connection module with
a built-in power supply
unit

for plastic fibre cables

SPA-ZC 17BB

for glass fibre cables

SPA-ZC 17MM

SPTU 240R2/-R3

80265 V ac/dc

SPTU 48R2/-R3

1880 V dc

under quiescent
conditions

~4 W

under operating
conditions

~6 W

Auxiliary supply modules Power supply and I/O

modules and voltage
ranges
Power consumption

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Technical data (contd)

Table 4: Motor protection relay module SPCJ 4D34

Thermal overload
unit

Start-up
supervision unit

Full load current I

0.501.50 In

Weighting factor for thermal unit curves p

20100%

Safe stall time setting t6x, i.e. trip time at locked rotor from cold
motor

2.0120 s

Cooling time multiplier kc, for motor at standstill

164 h
(h = heating time
constant)

Thermal prior alarm level a

50100% of t
(t = thermal trip
level)

Motor restart inhibit level i

2080% of t

Thermal initialization level on restoration of auxiliary supply

70% of t, i.e. hot

motor

Start current Is

1.010.0 In

Start-up time ts

0.380.0 s

Two operation principles

definite time
principle
(I & t)
thermal stress
principle
(I2 t)

High-set phase
overcurrent unit
Earth-fault unit

Start current I>>

0.520.0 In
or , infinite

Operate time t>>

0.0430.0 s

Start current I0>

1.0100% of In

Operate time t0>

0.0530.0 s

Phase
Start current I
unbalance/incorrect
phase sequence
Operate time t, at lowest possible setting, i.e. 10%
unit
Operation characteristic

Undercurrent unit

1040% of IL
(IL = Load current)
20120 s
Inverse time

Operate time at 100% phase unbalance (single phasing)

1s

Operate time at incorrect phase sequence

600 ms

Start current I<

3080% of Iq

Operation inhibit level

<12% of Iq

Operate time t<

Cumulative start-up Restart inhibit level of cumulative start time counter tsi
time counter unit
Countdown rate of start-up time counter ts/t

2600 s
5500 s
2250 s/h

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Table 5: Tests and standards

Test voltages

Interference tests

Mechanical test

Environmental conditions

Dielectric test voltage (IEC 255-5) 2.0 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min

Impulse test voltage (IEC 255-5)

5 kV, 1.2/50 s, 0.5 J

Insulation resistance (IEC 255-5)

>100 M, 500 V dc

High-frequency (1 MHz)
disturbance test (IEC 255-22-1),
common mode

2.5 kV

High-frequency (1 MHz)
disturbance test (IEC 255-22-1),
differential mode

1.0 kV

Fast transients (IEC 255-22-4,

class III and IEC 801-4, level 4),
power supply inputs

4 kV, 5/50 ns

Fast transients (IEC 255-22-4,

class III and IEC 801-4, level 4),
other inputs

2 kV, 5/50 ns

Electrostatic discharge
(IEC 255-22-2 and IEC 801-2,
class III), air discharge

8 kV

Electrostatic discharge
(IEC 255-22-2 and IEC 801-2,
class III), contact discharge

6 kV

Seismic test (ANSI/IEEE C37.981987), operating basis earthquake test

0.55.25 g

Seismic test (ANSI/IEEE C37.981987), safe shut down earthquake test

0.57.5 g

Vibration test

213.2 Hz, 1.0 mm

13.2100 Hz, 0.7 g

Shock/bump test (IEC 255-21-2)

20 g, 1000 bumps/direction

Corrosion test

Battelle test

Service temperature range

-10+55C

Transport and storage

temperature range (IEC 68-2-8)

-40+70C

Damp heat test (IEC 68-2-3)

<95%, +40C, 96 h

Degree of protection by enclosure

when panel mounted

IP 54

Weight

~3.5 kg

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Block diagram
L1
L2
L3
-

Rx

+ (~)
- (~)

CONTROL
INPUT

5A
1A

5A
1A

5A
1A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 25 26 27 11 10
5A
1A

62 61

U aux

IRF

RESTART
ENABLE
+

START
PRIOR ALARM

PRIOR ALARM
SIGNAL 2

SIGNAL 1

70 71 72

74 75

77 78

80 81

68 69

~
+ U2 SPTU _ R2

TRIP

SS1

SS2

SS3

+
A

TS2

SG4/2

TS1

TRIP

IRF

SGB/1
SGB/2

STALL

q>q i
q>q a
q>q t

SGR2/4
SGR2/5
SGR2/6
SGR2/7
SGR2/8

SGR1/1
SGR1/2
SGR1/3
SGR1/4
SGR1/5
SGR1/6
SGR1/7

SPTE 4E3

SGR2/1
SGR2/2
SGR2/3
SG4/3

U3

SERIAL
PORT

65 66

SGB/7
SGB/8
LATCHING
SGR1/8

63

START
Is >

I s2 x t s

RESTART RESTART
INHIBIT
INHIBIT

Sts >

I>>

SGB/3

SGB/4

DI
Io>
I<

SGB/5

SPAM 150 C

Fig. 1

SGB/6

EXTERNAL TRIP
RELAY RESET

Tx

SPA-ZC_

I/O

Block diagram and sample connection diagram

U1

SPCJ 4D34

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Flush mounting
250

142

216

34

139 1

136

162

129 1

186

30

Panel cutout

dim100

Fig. 2

Flush-mounting relay case (dimensions in mm)

Semi-flush mounting
a

Raising frame
SPA-ZX 111
SPA-ZX 112
SPA-ZX 113

176
136
96

74
114
154

SFM100_1

Fig. 3

Semi-flush mounting relay case (dimensions in mm)

Mounting in 19 inch cabinets

and frames
An ancillary mounting plate, height 4U
(~177 mm), is recommended to be used when
the protection relays are to be mounted in 19
inch frames or cabinets. The ancillary mounting plate type SPA-ZX 104 accommodates
three relays, type SPA-ZX 105 two relays and
type SPA-ZX 106 one relay.
SPA-ZX104
SPA-ZX105
SPA-ZX106

Projecting mounting
When projecting mounting is preferred, a
relay case type SPA-ZX 110 is used. The
relay case for projecting mounting is provided with front connectors.

SPA-ZX110
SPA-ZX115
158
115

+0,4

10

263
6

21,5

312
292

+0,4

177 0 (4U)

482,6 0 (19")

101,6

Mounting and
dimensions

6
115

98
104_6_10

Fig. 4

Mounting cabinets and frames as well as projecting mounting (dimensions in mm)

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Ordering

When ordering, please specify:

Ordering information

Ordering example

1. Type designation and quantity

SPAM 150 C, 5 pieces

2. Order number

RS 641 014-AA

3. Rated frequency

In=5 A, fn = 50 Hz

4. Auxiliary voltage

Uaux = 110 V dc

5. Accessories

6. Special requirements

Order numbers
Motor protection relays SPAM 150
SPAM 150 C with NO trip contact

RS 641 014-AA, CA, DA, FA

SPAM 150 C with NC trip contact

RS 641 015-AB, CB, DB, FB

The last two letters of the order number indicate the

rated frequency fn and the auxiliary voltage Uaux of
the relay as follows:

AA and AB equal fn = 50 Hz and Uaux = 80265 V

ac/dc
CA and CB equal fn = 50 Hz and Uaux = 1880 V dc
DA and DB equal fn = 60 Hz and Uaux = 80265 V
ac/dc
FA and FB equal fn = 60 Hz and Uaux = 1880 V dc

Motor protection relays SPAM 150 with test adapter RTXP 18

SPAM 150 C with NO trip contact

RS 641 214-AA, CA, DA, FA

SPAM 150 C with NC trip contact

RS 641 215-AB, CB, DB, FB

The last two letters of the order number indicate the

rated frequency fn and the auxiliary voltage Uaux of
the relay as follows:

AA and AB equal fn = 50 Hz and Uaux = 80265 V

ac/dc
CA and CB equal fn = 50 Hz and Uaux = 1880 V dc
DA and DB equal fn = 60 Hz and Uaux = 80265 V
ac/dc
FA and FB equal fn = 60 Hz and Uaux = 1880 V dc

References

Additional information
Brochure Motor protection relay SPAM 150 C

1MRS 750262-MDS EN

Manual Motor protection relay SPAM 150 C

1MRS 750637-MUM EN

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