MODEL 20AB
3-Phase Monitor
with Adjustable Trip & Restart Delays
⚫ Monitors for Phase Loss, Phase Reversal,
Over/Under Voltage and Voltage Unbalance
⚫ Isolated Contacts (1x N.O. & 1x N.C.)
⚫ LED Status Indicators
⚫ DIN Rail or Surface Mount
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
The Model 20AB is a microcontroller-based universal 3-phase
monitor for protecting 3-phase motors from abnormal power Auto Reset Models 20AB 20AB-L 20AB-H
Manual Reset Models* 20AB-M 20AB-LM 20AB-HM
conditions. It can detect under voltage, over voltage, voltage
unbalance, reverse phase, and single-phasing even when Operating Voltage 190-480 VAC 95-120 VAC 475-600 VAC
regenerated voltage is present. The Model 20AB includes Power Consumption 3.7W at 480V 3.7W at 120V 4.5W at 600V
adjustable trip and restart delays to prevent nuisance tripping Auto Ranges Yes No
during power fluctuations and short cycling in compressor Frequency 50/60Hz
applications. The LED status indicators and adjustment pots Type of Measurement RMS
for Voltage Adjustment, % Unbalance, Restart Delay and Trip Under Voltage (% of setpoint)
Delay are mounted on the front of the unit for easy access. Trip 90% ±1%
The 20AB has 1 normally open (N.O.) & 1 normally closed Reset 93% ±1%
(N.C.) isolated contacts. Over Voltage (% of setpoint)
Trip 110% ±1%
Automatic or manual restart versions are available. The Reset 107% ±1%
Model 20AB does not require a neutral connection and can be
Voltage Unbalance (conforms to NEMA)
used on either Wye or Delta systems. Trip 2-8%, adjustable
Reset Trip setting minus 0.7%
All versions of the Model 20AB are available with optional gold
flashed silver contacts for low current applications. Trip Delay Time
Over, Under, & Unbalanced 1-30 sec., adjustable
Single-Phasing Faults 1 sec., fixed
DIMENSIONS Unbalance > 15% 1 sec., fixed
Restart Delay 1-500 sec., adjustable
Manual Reset Input 5V open circuit/500µA short circuit
Output Contacts 1x N.C., 1x N.O. 7.5A at 240VAC resistive
Operating Temp - 20º to +140º F
Humidity Tolerance 0-97% w/o condensation
Terminal Torque 3.5 in. lbs. maximum
Wire Type Stranded or solid 14-26 AWG, 1/terminal
Enclosure Noryl plastic
Mounting DIN Rail or Surface Mount
Weight 11 oz.
Low Current Options Models ordered with suffix “/SG”
have silver with gold flash contacts
Agency Approval UL Recognized (U.S. and Canada)
(For use in a Pollution Degree 2 Environment)
* External N.O. momentary pushbutton required for manual reset.
Telephone: Main - (918) 438-1220 11440 East Pine Street
Sales - (800) 862-2875 Tu l s a , O k l a h o m a 7 4 1 1 6
Fax: (918) 437-7584
Internet: http://www.time-mark.com © 2021 TIME MARK CORPORATION
MODEL 20AB Universal 3-Phase Monitor
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS DEVICE.
KEEP THIS DATA SHEET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
GENERAL SAFETY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT AT THE TERMINALS OF THE MODEL 20AB.
ALL ELECTRICAL POWER SHOULD BE REMOVED WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING WIRING.
THIS DEVICE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION OPERATION (Cont’d)
Mount the Model 20AB in a suitable enclosure either to the Manual Reset Versions
back panel of the enclosure using two #6 x 9/16" screws (not When operating in manual reset mode the restart delay is
included) or to a DIN rail. disabled and the monitor must always be reset manually after
applying power. Both status lights will blink in unison upon
Connect terminals A, B, and C to the line side of the motor
applying power if the monitor was not in the tripped state prior
starter. Connect the output relay to the control circuit. When
to a loss of power.
using manual reset versions either connect a N.O. momentary
switch to the manual reset input for manual reset operation or If a fault condition is detected and the monitor trips, the relay
jumper the manual reset input for automatic reset operation. will remain de-energized until the fault condition clears and
Refer to wiring diagram for example of typical application. the reset switch is pushed. If the monitor remains in the
tripped state when a loss of power occurs, the fault causing
the trip will be displayed on power up.
Automatic and Manual Reset Versions
The status of the 3-phase system is indicated by the red and
green LEDs as follows:
TROUBLESHOOTING
Should the Model 20AB Monitor fail to operate properly, check
that all three voltages are present, and are of the correct
OPERATION voltage level and phase rotation (a Model 188 Phase
Sequence Detector should be used to verify phase rotation).
Set the VOLTAGE adjustment to the nominal operating Check all fuses and verify that all wiring connections are
voltage. Models 20AB and 20AB-M will auto-range to either correct. If problems persist, contact your local Time Mark
the 190-240VAC or 380-480VAC scale. Set the UNBALANCE, Distributor, or the factory for assistance (Monday-Friday, 8
RESTART, and TRIP adjustments as required for the a.m. to 5 p.m. CST).
application.
WARRANTY
Automatic Reset Versions
The relay contacts will transfer after applying correct voltage This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials
and phase rotation for the length of the restart delay. The and workmanship, and is covered by our exclusive 5-year
green LED will blink during the restart delay and will then Unconditional Warranty. Should this device fail to operate
remain on indicating the relay contacts have transferred. for any reason, we will repair it for five years from the date of
manufacture. For complete warranty details, see the Terms
and Conditions of Sales page in the front section of the Time
Mark catalog or contact Time Mark at 1-800-862-2875.
Telephone: Main - (918) 438-1220 11440 East Pine Street
Sales - (800) 862-2875 Tu l s a , O k l a h o m a 7 4 1 1 6
Fax: (918) 437-7584
Internet: http://www.time-mark.com © 2021 TIME MARK CORPORATION
