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INDEX:

Technical specifications VA40.................................................................................................2

Technical specifications TI1 ....................................................................................................3

Technical specifications CR5 ..................................................................................................4

Installation, configuration and use ...........................................................................................5

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1- INSULATION MONITORING RELAY VA40

1.1- Functions:

Measuring and signalling insulation failures or network overload. It also has dual input for connecting a thermal
sensor to measure the temperature of the isolating transformer.
Designed to be a reading point of error and also to act on the network. It has an auxiliary relay (NO – C – NC)
which is connected when it exceeds the set temperature or insulation threshold. The relay operation is indicated by a
LED.
Up to 4 repeater panels CR5 can be connected to a single unit of this device.
Configured using the buttons on the front and the numeric indication of the display (See installation manual).
Power supply, error and alarm indicators via LEDs of different colours and a test button which checks the proper
functioning of this device VA40, CR5 and TI1 at the same time.
Possibility of providing the device capable of communication via RS485 protocol with the purpose of signal
monitoring by PC, PLC,…, etc.

1.2- Dimensions:

* mm

1.3- Technical characteristics:

Power supply 115 - 230 Vac ± 20%

Frequency 50-60 Hz
Consumption 5 VA
Net control 24-230 Vac, 50-60 Hz
Current measuring 1 mA
Display 3 digits
Low insulation measuring range 50 to 500 kΩ
Over-current 1 to 99,9 A
Temperature control 20 to 180 ºC. (double indication by display)
Action delay 1 to 60 seconds
Input for temperature sensors Dual (PTC or PT100)
Protection degree IP-50 Frontal – IP-20 Rear
Ambient temperature -10 to 60 °C
Maximum humidity 95%
Storage temperature -20 to 80 ºC
Test voltage 2,5 kV x 1’ 50 Hz
Mounting Assembly on DIN 35 mm rail. Dimensions equivalent to 6 DIN 17,5 mm modules
Current ratio 1 to 40
Connections By screw. Maximum section Ø2.5mm
Optional RS485 MODBUS-RTU data transmission
Standards CEI-EN61010-1 CEI-EN 61557-8 CEI 64.8/7-710 V2
CEI-EN61326-1 IEC 60364-7-710 VDE 0413 part.8
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2- MEASURING CURRENT TRANSFORMER TI1

2.1- Functions:

Measurement of the current in the secondary of the transformer, which coincides with the isolated network, for the
insulation monitor relay to activate the alarm in case of overload. Previously, this device must have been set with the
admissible current in this network according to its loads.

2.2- Dimensions:

* mm

2.3- Technical characteristics:

Reference voltage for insulation 0,72 kV

Frequency 50-60 Hz
Test voltage 3 kV x 1’ 50 Hz
Insulation class Class B
Protection degree IP-20
Continuous overload 1,2In
Thermal overload 40In
Ambient temperature -25 to 50 °C
Storage temperature -40 to 80 °C
Standards IEC/EN 60044-1
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3- REPEATER PANEL CR5:

3.1- Functions:

Signalling of insulation faults or network overloads. It has two buttons:

- TEST BUTTON: Simulates an insulation fault and tests the insulation monitor relay operation. When
pressing this button, a warning light and an acoustic alarm of insulation fault should work.

- SILENCE BUTTON: Silences the acoustic alarm.

This device is intended to act only as a reading point of error, not operating on the network. Several of these
devices can be connected in parallel, being possible to silence the acoustic alarm of all of them just silencing one
CR5.

3.2.- Dimensions:

* mm

3.3- Technical characteristics:

Power supply 12-24 Vdc (from VA40 or network)

Test button For VA40 and CR5 devices
Silence button Acoustic alarm silencer
LED signal For power supply, insulation fault, over-temperature and net overload
Maximum consumption 1,5 VA
Acoustic alarm 2400 Hz signal. 2 Hz intermittent
Connections By screw. Maximum section Ø2.5mm
Protection degree IP-40 Frontal – IP-20 Rear
Weight 200 grams
Ambient temperature -10 to 60 °C
Maximum humidity 95%
Storage temperature -25 to 80 °C
Test voltage 2,5 kV x 1’ 50 Hz
Mounting In flush mounting plastic Standard box E503
Standards CEI-EN61010-1 CEI-EN 61557-8 CEI 64.8/7-710 V2
CEI-EN61326-1 IEC 60364-7-710 VDE 0413 part.8
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4- INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION AND USE

4.1- INSTALLATION:

4.1.1- General connection diagram:

The installation of the insulation control system must be carried out according to the following general connection
diagram:
PT100

PT100

RS485 Input 2 Input 1 Current

serial port PT100 PT100 Input Auxiliary
(optional) sensor sensor TA…/5A relay
(optional) (or PTC) output
Repeater panel
VA40 CR5
Vaux:* Vaux:* Control Insulation
link fail control Repeater panel CR5

Auxiliary Auxiliary
power supply power supply
Vaux: 115Vac Vaux: 230Vac

To other
repeater panels
CR5

CURRENT
TRANSFORMER …/5A

ISOLATED GRID (IT-M) LOAD

INSULATION TRANSFORMER

4.1.1- Thermal sensors installation:

Bimetal thermal sensors

PT100 sensors connection PTC sensors connection connection
PTC
PTC
PT100

PT100

R R

Input 2 Input 1 Input 2 Input 1 Input 2 Input 1

PT100 PT100 PTC PTC bimetal bimetal
sensor sensor sensor sensor thermal thermal
sensor sensor
R = 120Ω
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4.2- CONFIGURATION:

4.2.1- Frontal view of the insulation monitoring relay VA40:

4.2.2- Programming:

4.2.2.1- Parameters setup: select the parameters, enable their configuration and reading in the display. The
options are R, Z, T1, T2 and I.

ENTER TO MENU: Press buttons C + B for 3 seconds >>> SET LED turns on.
ACCEPT: Press button A (Enter) to select a value. When the last is reached, it returns to first.
EXIT MENU: Do not press any button for 10 seconds.
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4.2.2.2- Regulation of alarm trigger levels: Minimum and maximum values are selected in order to
configure the trigger threshold for the insulation monitoring relay.

ENTER TO MENU: Press button B for 3 seconds >>> SET LED turns on.
ACCEPT: Press button A (Enter) to select a value. When the last is reached, it returns to first. It only allows
to access to the parameters enabled (see point 2.1).
EXIT MENU: Do not press any button for 10 seconds.

4.3- INSULATION MONITORING RELAY USE:

4.3.1- Parameters display. Maximum and minimum values: This option allows checking the enabled
parameters, active outputs of the auxiliary relay and configured levels.

ENTER TO MENU: Press buttons D + C for 3 seconds.

CHANGE VALUE: Press button C (Enter) to select a value. When the last is reached, it returns to first.
EXIT MENU: Do not press any button for 10 seconds.

4.3.2- Measurements display: Corresponds to the normal reading of the insulation monitoring relay.

CHANGE VALUE: Press button C (Enter) to select a value. When the last is reached, it returns to first. It
only allows to access to the parameters enabled (see point 2.1).

4.3.3- Reset values: If reset, the settings return to the default values of the insulation monitoring relay. In order
to reset the device enter to the parameters display menu.

ENTER TO MENU: Press buttons D + C for 3 seconds.

RESET: Press button B for 3 seconds. RES message will appear. Confirmation needed.
RESET CONFIRMATION: Press button A. Reset confirmed.
EXIT MENU: Do not press any button for 10 seconds.
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4.3.4- Error or alarm situation: If any repeater panel CR5 connected to the insulation monitoring relay is in
alarm situation, a acoustic or visual alarm will activate. In that case, it can be deactivated by pressing the
Silence button of the panel or the button B of the insulation monitoring relay.

4.3.4.1- Insulation error: The alarm is not disconnected until the insulation fault is fixed and/or the
resistance value is again higher than the value configured in the insulation monitoring relay.

4.3.4.2- Temperature error:

4.3.4.2.1- PT-100: The error situation remains while the temperature value is above the maximum
level. There is a hysteresis below the level to get back into the correct operating temperature
threshold.

4.3.4.2.2- PTC or bimetal thermal protection: The error situation remains while the PTC sensor is in
its state of higher resistance value (tendency to ∞) or the bimetal thermal protection is in its
interruption state.

4.3.4.3- Overload error: The error situation remains while the current value is above the maximum level.
There is a hysteresis below the level to get back into the correct operating temperature threshold.

4.3.5- Equipment checking: A checking can be carried out in order to test the correct operation of the
insulation monitoring relay, the temperature sensors and the repeater panel.

CHECKING START: Press button A. The checking starts and the insulation alarms activate.