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FDC1- DC Voltage Relay

C&S Electric Limited

(Protection & Control Division)
Contents
Page No.

1. Introduction 3
2. Application 3
3. Characteristics and Features 3
4. Working Principle 3
5. Design 4-5
5.1 Connection
5.1.1 Voltage Measuring Inputs
5.1.2 Output Relays
5.2 Front Plate
5.2.1 LEDs
5.2.2 Keypads
6. Operation & Settings 5-6
6.1.1 Setting of Pickup Value for over Voltage Supervision U>/U>>
6.1.2 Setting of Pickup Value for Under Voltage Supervision U</U<<
6.1.3 Setting of Trip Delays
6.1.4 Tripping Characteristics
6.1.5 Operation of Output Relays
6.1.6 Operating Modes
6.2 Reset
6.2.1 Manual
6.2.2 Remote
7. Setting Range 6
8. Relay Testing & Commissioning
8.1 Power ON
8.2 Secondary Test
8.2.1 Test Equipment

9. Technical Data 7
9.1 Measuring Input
9.2 Auxiliary Voltage
9.3 Common Data
9.4 Output Relay
9.5 System Data
9.6 Dimensional Details
10. Order Form 8

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1. Introduction  Separately adjustable, independent timers for
U<,U<<and U>,U>>.
 Independent trip delays of the individual
FDC1 series of relays are based on latest
elements.
microcontroller based design technique. FDC1 are
equipped with a display to indicate measurements and  Wide operating ranges of the supply voltage (AC/
settings and keys are provided for settings. FDC1 is a DC).
flush mounted type of relay.  Password protection.

2. Application 4. Working principle

FDC1 is a D.C. voltage supervision relay used e.g. for FDC1 is equipped with two stage independent under
supervision of intermediate circuits, station batteries or and over voltage supervision with adjustable pickup
starter batteries etc. There are three varients of the values and tripping time delays.
relay i.e. FDC1-U for under voltage protection,
FDC1-O for over voltage protection, FDC1-UO for
over and under voltage protection. The analog voltage is subsequently filtered in order to
minimize the influence of disturbing voltages, the
voltage is compared with the set reference value, if the
3. Characteristics and Features voltage falls below or exceeds the set reference value
a time circuit is activated and appropriate relay trips.

 Microcontroller based design.

 Voltage supervision with two stage under and over
voltage function.
 Extremely wide setting ranges and fine steps, with
the help of push buttons.

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5. Design

5.1 Connections

external/Reset
L+/L L-/N
C9 E9 D9 C8 D8
D1
C1
Power external
Supply ~ Reset E1
D2
C2
Relay1
E2
D3
Relay2 C3
E3
+ A3 D4
C4
E4
A4
SELECT/
RESET

+
-
ENTER

TRIP

Fig. 5.1: Connection diagram

5.1.1 Voltage measuring inputs

DC voltage is connected to the protection relay via

terminals A3 and A4.

5.1.2 Output Relays

The FDC1 is equipped with two relays for

undervoltage and overvoltage supervision each with
two change over contacts. Relays selection for different
voltage elements is users configurable.

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5.2 Front Plate 6. Operation and settings

6.1.1 Setting of pickup value for over

voltage supervision U>/U>>

With the aid of keypad available at front plate pickup

value of over voltage element U>,U>> could be
adjusted in the range of 50-250% of Un.

6.1.2 Setting of pickup value for under

voltage supervision U</U<<

In the similar way pickup value of under voltage

SELECT/RESET elements U<,U<< could be adjusted in the range of
- + 30-125% of Un.

ON
U< U<< ENTER 6.1.3 Setting of trip delays
U> U>>
Vdc1 T1
Vdc2
Tripping delays tu<,tu<<,tu>tu>> values (i.e. T1,
T2
Vdc3 T3 T2, T3 & T4) could be adjusted in the range of 0.1-
TRIP
Vdc4 T4 60sec.
Vr Char
6.1.4 Tripping characteristics

Only definite time tripping characteristics available.

FDC1

6.1.5 Operation of output Relays

Fig.5.2 Front plate FDC1 Following operations are individually programmable

for each of the four conditions, namely Vdc1(U<),
Vdc2(U<<), Vdc3(U>), Vdc4(U>>)
5.2.1 LEDs
Code Action

All LEDs (except power) are two colored. The LEDs 0 No Operation
assigned for U<,U<<,U>,U>> light up green or red 1 Relay 1
to indicate tripping occurred printed on left or right side
2 Relay 2
of LEDs respectively.
3 Relays 1 & 2

Other LEDs light up green during setting and reading 6.1.6 Operating Modes
out the setting values printed on left side next to LEDs.
The LED light up red when the setting values printed on
the right side next to them are activated. run : In this mode it is possible to view the
measurements of relay i.e. DC voltage.
edit : In edit mode relay settings can be changed. For
5.2.2 Keypads activating edit mode enter password (Default 4 times
<Enter> button). Different parameters could be
selected one by one by pressing <SELECT/RESET>
Enter setting values (increasing and decreasing tripping button. For altering the value <+> & <-> buttons are
values and time delay), manual reset, manual trip to be used, for incrementing & decrementing the
functions are possible with keypads at front plate. values respectively.
Password can also be changed in edit mode. If the
default password is to be recalled, short terminal C8 &
D8 & switch OFF & ON the auxiliary supply of the unit.
(C8-D8 link to be removed once default password is
recalled).

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6.2 Reset  The auxiliary power supply rating corresponds to the
auxiliary voltage on sight.
 The voltage transformer circuits are connected to
6.2.1 Manual the relay correctly.
By pressing pushbutton <SELECT/RESET> the tripping  All control and measuring circuits as well as the
relay is reset and LED U<,U<<,U>,U>> will output relays are connected correctly.
extinguish.

8.1 Power ON
6.2.2 Remote
Terminal C8 and D8 could be used to reset the tripping Prior to switch ON the auxiliary power supply, be sure that
relay externally. the auxiliary supply voltage corresponds with the rated
data on the type plate.
When the auxiliary supply is switched ON (terminals C9
7. Setting Ranges & E9) please observe that the LED ‘ON’ alight.

8.2 Secondary Test

Parameters Setting Ranges

Vr 10-400V 8.2.1 Test Equipment

U>/U>> 50-250% of Vr  Voltmeter with class 1 or better.

U<U<< 30-125% of Vr  Auxiliary power supply with the voltage

corresponding to the rated data on the type plate.
tu>/tu>> 0.1-60s  DC voltage supply (adjustable range of Un).

tu</tu<< 0.1-60s  Timer to measure operating time.

 Switching device.
8. Relay testing and commissioning  Test leads and tools.

The following test instructions should help to verify the

protection relay performance before or during
commissioning. To avoid a relay damage and to ensure
a correct relay operation, be sure that:

Example Test Circuit

Supply
L+/L L-/N
C9 E9 D9

1 2
3 A3
+
V
A4

Supply
+

+ Timer
Start U< Trip Signal
- 4

-
Stop
U> Trip Signal

1. Variable voltage source

2. Switching device
3. Voltmeter
4. Timer
5. Relay under test
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Fig. 8.1 Test circuit

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9. Technical Data
9.1 Measuring Input

Rated Data
Thermal withstand capability in voltage circuit : Continuously 1.25 x Vr

9.2 Auxiliary Voltage

Rated auxiliary voltage : 16-270V AC/16-360V DC

9.3 Common Data

Drop-out ratio : U>:>97%
: U<:<103%
Returning time : 30ms
Minimum response time : 30ms

9.4 Output relay

Max. breaking capacity (AC voltage) : 250V AC/1000VA/continuous current 6A

9.5 System Data

Specific ambient service

Storage temperature range : -40 0C to+850C
Operating temperature range : -20 0C to+700C

Insulation test voltage, input and outputs

between themselves and to the relay frame
as per EN 60255-6 and IEC255-5 : 2.5kV(eff.), 50Hz, 1min.

Impulse test voltage, input and outputs

between themselves and to the relay frame
as per IS 8686 : 5.0kV;1.2/50μs;0.5J

High frequency interference test voltage,

input and outputs between themselves and
to the relay frame as per IS 8686 : 2.5 kV/1MHz

Weight : 1.0 Kg (approx.)

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9.6 Dimensional Details

188
157 72
36 16 68.7

136.5
136.5
142
Cut Out Dimensions
Installation Depth : 275mm
All dimensions in : mm

10. Order Form

DC Voltage Relay FDC1

Under Voltage U

Over Voltage O

Under and Over Voltage UO

C&S Electric Limited

(Protection & Control Division)
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