VDG13
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Type VDG13
The type VDG13 llndervoltage relay is a frequency
compensated induction disc unit with an adjustable
inverse time/Voltage characteristic. Applications include
the protection of induct'lon motors against restoration of
voltage on loss of supply or severe voltage dip.
Overload or temperature rels'{s will usuallv prevent a
motor f;-om running on sustained undervoltage as this
condition generally causes QV6rCurrent. Undervoltage
protectIOn must be applied to a fan motor however,
because the load drops sharply with speed and prevents
the motor current from increasing.
Taps on the operatmg coil and a series resistance are
connected to a link. board and provide a constant induc~
tance/resistance ratio for frequency compensation on
each voltage setting.
Adjustment of the time setting is made by rotating a
knurled moulded disc against a graduated time multiplier
scale.
The disc unit contact is <;Iosed when the operating coil is
de- energiSed.
VOLTAGE SETTINGS
50-90% of 110 volts s.c. adjustable in five equal steps or BURDENS
30-90% of 110 volts a.c. in seven equal steps (with
externally mounted resistor) at 50 or 60 cis. At voltage setting: 5VA
An external voltage transformer can be supplied to enable At norma! voltage:
operation on 230/250 or 440/480 volts a.c.
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30-90% version
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Resetting Voltage '"--.~ """~
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50-90% version
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105% of voltage setting
Re.ay sell:ng (%) ·0 50 60 -r 70 'T SO 90
VA at no'tIlal vOltage 50 : 31 20 : 14 : '05 : B 6
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TIME SETTINGS
0···5 seconds at lero voltage (see characteristic) FREQUENCY ERRORS
The maximum pickup variation between 40 Bnd 70 cis
Resett,ng Times. is 7%,
If the voltage reduction is sustained long enough to cause the
rokay to operate, on restoration to rated vatls and with the time
multiplier set at 1.0, resetting times are: AUXILIARY UNITS AND
OPERATION INDICATORS
Relay sctling (%) : 30 .1 40 i 50 1 60 ,70 80 I 90 An auxiliary attracted armature with a hand reset operation
indicator for either shunt reinforcing or series soal in is
Reselling time (sec(lnds) i-···'····IHI~,:-4-'--10T12
ritted as standard.
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STANDARD COIL RATINGS
Voltage operated (shunt} auxiliary units: 30, 50, 110,
125,220 or 250 volts d.c. at a nominal burden of 3 watts
continuously,
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lhe series seal in Uriit has two current taps. Standard
ratings are as follows:
V.T, MiOimum 0p6r31'l'9
cunen! (amps)
ALA>J:t-1 TRIP eeT
Other coil ratings mo ava,"able wl'th both typos of auxiliary
unit.
Contacts
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Two electrically separate normally open self or
hand reset contaos are fitted, rated to make and carry
r------ 7500 VA for 0-5 second with maxima of 30 amps Jnd
660 volts a,c, or d.c,
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AUK CASES
UNiT
The relays are supplied in a size 1 drawout case available
for f!ush or projecting mounting, finished phenolic black
Relays for use in exceptionally severe environments
can be finished to B.S. 2011 ; 20/50/56 at extra cost;
standard relays are finished to B.S. 2011 20/40/4
OPERAT!:'\lG and are satisfactory for normat tropical use.
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Maximum Overall DimenSIOns
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DISC UNIT
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Height
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Width
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Dep.fh"
mm
Typical application iJnd internal circuit diagram .
Relay Cllse 9--'0 233 I 6,* • 170 11 197
F:<lNnal
resistor 3';' .7 I 7ft 198 2,,, 58
[;(lernal ,
transformer 4/ 121 31 92 95
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• of 2BA terminal S!uds.
"Add 3-' (76 rom) for maxImum ionglh
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Trip circuit (shunt relntorcing or series sea! in}
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Trip circuit current (series seal tn)
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Trip circuit voltage (shunt reinforcing)
100 9() 80 70 60 SO 40 30 20 10 0
Auxiliary contacts (hand or self reset)
PER CENT OF CLOSI><G VOL:AGE
Operation indicator lnsGrlpt:on :f required
Time/vo/tage characteristic. Time multiplier selting= 1-0 Case finish and mode of IT'ountlng
Our policy is One of continuous product development and the right is reserved to supply equipment which may vary slightly from that describe{t
GEe Measurements The General Electric Company Limited of England
51. Leonards Works Stafford ST17 4LX England
Telephone: 07853251 Telex: 36240 Cables: Measurements Stafford Telex
Publication R-5113B
028040 GSP Printed in England
