PROTECTION

VAG
Instantaneous Voltage relay

Instantaneous protection and definite time protection (when used in conjunction

with a timer) against abnormal voltage conditions such as over voltage or no
voltage in ac and dc circuits.
Standard voltage ratings are 30, 110 or voltage setting and the nominal voltage as
220V dc and 63.5,110 or 240V ac 50 HZ. desired.

Type VAG 11 standard ac or dc no voltage

Voltage Setting
relays will reset at any value below 90% of
Over Voltage Relays the nominal voltage
VAG 11/VAG 21
Ac or dc relays can be supplied to operate Operating Times
at 110% or 120% or 130% or 140% of the OVER VOLTAGE RELAYS
nominal voltage. Approximately 0.060s at 110% of the volt-
Features age setting.
• Simple and robust construction. Under Voltage Relays:
• Positive action without chatter. VAG11 UNDER VOLTAGE AND NO VOLTAGE RE-
Ac or dc relays can be supplied to operate LAYS
Description at 30% or 40% or 50% or 60% of the nominal Approximately 0.020s at zero voltage.
Relay type VAG is a standard attracted arma- voltage.
ture relay with a fixed setting. The simplicity Burdens
of construction provides ease of maintenance VAG21 (VAG Coil)
and adjustment. Ac or dc can be supplied to operate within 2.0 VA ac at pick-up voltage.
the range 25% to 60% of the nominal volt- 0.5 W dc at pick-up voltage.
Certain applications require a high drop off/ age.
pickup ratio can be supplied by using a dc coil The burden of under-voltage and no volt-
with an internally mounted bridge rectifier Resetting Voltage age relays at rated nominal voltage is di-
and an auxiliary VAA relay. A surge suppres-
Type VAG 11 standard ac or dc over volt- rectly proportional to the square of the ra-
sion module is incorporated in such relays for tio between nominal and pick-up voltage.
age
protecting the diodes against higher voltage
relays with resetting value below 80% of
transients.
the voltage setting. Dc or rectified ac over
voltage relays type VAG21, can be supplied Customer Benefits
Type VAG 11 is a single pole relay. Type VAG
having a fixed resetting value between 20% • Wide range of Voltage set-
21 is a type VAG 11 relay with an auxiliary
and 90% of the voltage setting as desired. ting
unit type VAA 11.
• High drop off/pick up ratio
Type VAG 11 standard ac under voltage re- • Reliable protection for gen-
Technical data
lays will reset at any value above 125% of erators, capacitors etc
Voltage Ratings the voltage setting dc or rectified ac under
Relays can be supplied suitable for operation voltage relays type VAG 21 can be given a
on any system voltage upto 440V ac or dc. fixed resetting value between 110% of the

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Thermal Rating Contacts

Ac relays will withstand twice the pick-up Standards over voltage and under voltage
voltage continuously. relays type VAG 11, ac or dc are fitted with
two pairs self reset ‘normally open’ contacts
Dc and rectified ac relays will withstand five or one pair ‘normally open, and one pair
times the pick-up voltage relays conform to ‘normally closed, self reset contacts.
error class index E 5.0 as per B.S. 142 and
5.0 as per IS 3231. Type VAG 21, dc or rectified ac over voltage
and under voltage relays can be fitted
Accuracy with three pairs output S/R contacts, in
The over voltage & under voltage relays combination of three pairs ‘normally open’
conform to error class index E 5.0 as per or two pairs ‘normally open’ and one pair
Insulation
B.S.142 and 5.0 as per IS 3231. ‘normally closed’ or two pairs ‘normally
closed’ and one pair ‘normally open’ The relays meets the requirements of IS
Operation Indicator contacts on the auxiliary unit type VAA 11 3231/IEC 255-5 Series C 2kv for 1 minute.

The relays can be fitted, if required, with which is always energized by a normally
open, light duty contact of the VAG 11 unit. Case
an operation indicator which is hand reset
by means of a push-rod protruding through A separate ac or dc supply is required for Relays can be supplied in moulded
the relay case. the auxiliary unit. nondrawout or metal drawout cases as
required, suitable for flush mounting.
On under voltage and no voltage relays, a Type VAG 11, ac or dc no voltage relays are
reverse operation indicator is fitted. i.e., the fitted with two pairs of self reset contacts in Non-draw-out cases are finished bright
indicator operation on reduced voltage or the following combinations one ‘normally black and metal drawout cases are
complete loss of voltage. open’ one ‘normally closed’ S/R contacts finished eggshell back/twin tone and are
and two ‘normally open’ S/R contacts. tropicalised.

Contact Ratings

Make and carry continuously Make and carry for 0.5 second Break
AC 1250 VA with maxima of 5A and 660V 7500 VA with maxima of 30A and 660V 1250VA with maxima of 5A and 660V
DC 1250 W with maxima of 5A and 660V 7500 W with maxima of 30A and 660V 100W (resistive) 50W (inductive) maxima of
5A and 660V

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Dimensions and weights

Relay Case size Maximum No. of terminals Maximum overall dimensions

Approximate gross weight
Single ended Double ended Height mm Width mm Depth* mm Kg
VAG 11 ¼ N Vert. 10 118 105 115 1.3
1D Vert. 10 20 233 170 203 5.3
VAG 21 ½ N Hor. 12 124 153 130 2.3
1D Vert. 10 20 233 170 203 5.5
* Add 76 mm for maximum length of terminal studs, alternatively, 29 mm, for terminal screws.
The Approximate gross weights given above are inclusive of cartons, mounting appendages and terminal details.
The relays comply fully with the requirements of 1.5,3231 and are suitable for use in tropical environments.

The drawout feature considerably simplifies maintenance and permits testing to be carried out easily and quickly. A cradle mounted isolat-
ing switch is provided which automatically isolates the trip circuit when the cradle assembly is withdrawn from the case for maintenance.
This prevents any inadvertent tripping of the circuit breaker. The drawnout case is fitted with switches which maintains the under voltage
trip circuits on withdrawal of the relay unit from the case. A filter breather is fitted which equalises pressure inside and outside the case
without admitting dust.

Single pole relays type VAG 11 are mounted in size ¼ N Vertical or size 1D vertical cases. Type VAG 21 relays are mounted in size ½ N
horizontal or size 1 D vertical cases.

Information required with order

1. Type of relay VAG 11 VAG 21
2. Application : over voltage under voltage no voltage
3. Nominal Voltage rating ac or dc
4. Voltage setting required.
5. Drop-off/pick-up ratio required.
6. Number of ‘normally open’ and ‘normally closed’ contacts.
7. Auxiliary voltage rating of the auxiliary unit, for VAG 21
8. Case size. 1/4N 1D

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Figure: Case and Panel cut-out dimensions for case 1/2N (all dimensions in mm)

Figure: Case and Panel cut-out dimensions for case 1D (all dimensions in mm)
Figure: Case and Panel cut-out dimensions for case 1/4N (all dimensions in mm)
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