ZELIO-CONTROL

Measurement Relays
RM4

File 8430

CONTENTS
Description Page

Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Current Measurement Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Voltage Measurement Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Three Phase Monitoring Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Single Phase Monitoring Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Schneider Electric Brands Liquid Level Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Catalog Number Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Application Data

Application Data
Conforming to Standards IEC 60255-6, EN 60255-6

Product Approvals File E164353 File LR 89150

®
CNN NKCR Guide 3211 07 GL

Zelio Control measurement relays conform to European regulations relating to

CE Marking
CE Marking.

Ambient Air Temperature Storage -40 to 185 °F (-40 to + 85 °C)

Around the Device Operation -4 to 149 °F (-20 to + 65 °C)

Permissible Relative
Conforming to IEC 60721-3-3 15 to 85% Environmental class 3K3
Humidity Range

Conforming to IEC 60068-2-6,

Vibration Resistance a = 0.35 ms
10 to 55 Hz

Shock Resistance Conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 15 gn - 11 ms

Housing IP 50
Degree of Protection
Terminals IP 20

Degree of Pollution Conforming to IEC 60664-1 3

Overvoltage Category Conforming to IEC 60664-1 III

Rated Insulation Voltage Conforming to IEC 500 V

Between contact circuit and
power supply or between Conforming to CSA, UL 500 V
contact circuit and control inputs

Test Voltage for Dielectric test UL Hipot at 2,200 V (IEC 2,500 V)

Insulation Tests Shock wave 4.8 kV

Voltage Limits Power supply circuit 0.85-1.1 Uc ▲

Disconnection Value Power supply circuit > 0.1 Uc

Mounting Position In relation to the normal vertical

Any position
without Derating mounting position

Connection Maximum Stranded wire without cable end 2 # 14 AWG (2 x 2.5 mm2)
Cross-Section Stranded wire with cable end 2 # 16 AWG (2 x 1.5 mm2)

Tightening Torque 4.5-9.9 lb-in (0.5-1.1 N●m)

Can be mounted on 1.38" (35mm) wide by 0.29" (7.5mm) or 0.59" (15mm) depth
Mounting
mounting track or can be mounted directly to a panel.

Immunity from Electromagnetic Interference (EMC) (Application Class 2 Conforming to EN 61812-1)

Electrostatic Discharge Conforming to IEC 61000-4-2 Level 3 (6 kV contact, 8 kV air)

Electromagnetic Fields Conforming to IEC 61000-4-3 Level 3 (10 V/m)

Rapid Transients Conforming to IEC 61000-4-4 Level 3 (2 kV output power, 1 kV control)

Shock Waves Conforming to IEC 61000-4-5 Level 3 (2 kV common mode, 1 kV differential mode)

Radiated and CISPR11 Group 1 Class A

Conducted Emissions CISPR22 Class A

▲ Except RM4T, see page 17.

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Application Data

Output Relay Specifications

Mechanical Durability ■ In millions of operating cycles 30 ■

Current Limit Ith 8A

Rated Operational Limits 24 V 115 V 250 V

at 70 °C
Conforming to AC-15 3A 3A 3A
IEC 60947-5-1/1991 and
VDE 0660 DC-13 2A 0.3 A 0.1 A

UL and CSA Current Ratings Resistive Rating 5A

(NEMA/UL B300) Inductive Rating 3600 VA Make Rating

360 VA Break Rating
5 A Carry

Minimum Switching Capacity 12 V/10 mA

Rated 250 Vac

Switching Voltage
Max 440 Vac

Contact Material Silver Nickel 90/10

Curve 1 Curve 2 DC Load

AC Load q Load Limit Curve ■
Electrical durability of contacts on Reduction factor k for inductive loads
resistive load in millions of operating (applies to values taken from the
cycles ■ durability curve opposite) ■
10 1 300
0.9
200
0.8
0.7
(Millions of Operations)

Reduction Factor k

1 100 3
0.6
Operating Cycles

Voltage
2
0.5 50
40 1
0.1 30
0.4
20

0.01 0.3 10
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20
Resistive Load (Amperes) COS ϕ Amperes

Example: 1 L/R = 20 ms
An LC1-F185 contactor supplied with 115 V/50 Hz for a consumption of 55 VA or 2 L/R with load protection diode
a current consumption equal to 0.1 A and cos ϕ = 0.3. 3 Resistive load
For 0.1 A, Curve 1 indicates a durability of approximately
1.5 million operating cycles. +
As the load is inductive, it is necessary to apply a reduction coefficient k to this RM4
number of cycles, as indicated by curve 2.

For cos ϕ = 0.3: k = 0.6
K
The electrical durability therefore becomes:
1.5 x 106 operating cycles x 0.6 = 900,000 operating cycles. –

■ The product life expressed above is based on average usage and and normal operating conditions. Actual operating life will
vary with conditions. The above statements are not intended to, nor shall they create any expressed or implied warranties
as to product operation or life. For information on the listed warranty offered on this product, refer to the Square D terms and
conditions of sale found in the Square D Digest.
◆ When used with a dc contactor, it is recommended that a free-wheel diode be connected in parallel on the coil.
q Curve 2 based on 35% power factor.

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Liquid Level Relays

FUNCTIONS
These devices monitor the levels of conductive liquids.They control the actuation of pumps or valves to
regulate levels, and are also suitable for protecting submersible pumps against running empty, or
protecting tanks from “overflow”. They can also be used to control dosing of liquids in mixing processes
and to protect heating elements in the event of non-immersion.They have a transparent, hinged cover
on the front face to prevent any accidental alternation of the settings. This cover can be sealed.
• Some compatible liquids are, but not limited to:

RM4LG01
— Spring, town, industrial and sea water
— Metallic, acid or basic salt solutions
— Liquid fertilizers
— Non-concentrated alcohol (< 40 %)
— Liquids in the food processing industry: milk, beer, coffee, etc.
• Some non-compatible liquids are, but not limited to:
— Chemically pure water
— Fuels, liquid gasses (inflammable)
— Oil, concentrated alcohol (> 40 %)
RM4LA32 — Ethylene, glycol, paraffin, varnish and paints

Features

RM4LG01 RM4LA32
Width 0.89 in (22.5 mm) Width 0.89 in (22.5 mm)

1
2 2
R 3 R 3
U U
4

1 Fine adjustment of time delay (as % of maximum value of setting range).

2 Fine adjustment of response sensitivity (as % of maximum value of setting range).
3 Function selector switch:
empty or fill .
4 Switch combining:
— selection of the response sensitivity range
— selection of time delay on energization or on de-energization of the relay.
R Yellow LED: Indicates relay state (Off for de-energized relay, On for energized relay).
U Green LED: Indicates that supply to the RM4 is present.

Details for Switch 3

Switch Position Time Delay Sensitivity
500 On-Delay High = 500 kΩ range

500 Off-Delay High = 500 kΩ range

50 On-Delay Medium = 50 kΩ range

50 Off-Delay Medium = 50 kΩ range

5 On-Delay Low = 5 kΩ range

5 Off-Delay Low = 5 kΩ range

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Liquid Level Relays

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

The operating principle is based on a change in the resistance measured between immersed or non
immersed electrodes. Low resistance between electrodes: liquid present. High resistance between
electrodes: no liquid present. The electrodes may be replaced by other sensors or probes which transmit
values representing variations in resistance. The ac measuring voltage, which is < 30 V and galvanically
insulated from the supply and contact circuits, ensures safe use and the absence of any electrolysis
phenomena.
RM4L relays may be used:
• For detection of a liquid level, operating with 2 electrodes, one reference electrode and one high level
electrode, or an LA9RM201 probe. Example: Prevention of tank overflow.
• For regulating a liquid level between a minimum and a maximum level, operating with 3 electrodes,
or an LA9RM201 probe. Example: Water tower.
The state of the output relay can be configured:
• Empty function : The output relay is energized when high level electrode B2 is immersed and is
de-energized when low level electrode B3 is “dry” ■.
• Fill function : The output relay is energized when the low level electrode is “dry” and is de-
energized when the high level electrode is immersed ■.
On model RM4LA32, a time delay can be set on energization or de-energization of the output relay in
order to raise the maximum level (function ) or to lower the minimum level (function ).
This function also makes it possible to avoid pulsing of the output relay (wave effect) when operating
with 2 electrodes.
Empty Function, Maximum Level Detection (2 Electrodes or 1 Probe LA9RM201)
B1 B2 B1 B2 B1 B2

Time
Type Function Delay U Supply
RM4 Switch 3 Switch 4 A1/A2

15/18
LG01 – 15/16
t t
15/18 25/28
LA32 15/16 25/26
15/18 25/28
LA32 15/16 25/26

Empty Function, Regulation between a Maximum and a Minimum Level (3 Electrodes or 2 Probes LA9RM201)
B1 B3 B2 B1 B3 B2 B1 B3 B2 B1 B3 B2

Time
Type Function Delay
RM4 Switch 3 Switch 4 U Supply
A1/A2

15/18
LG01 – 15/16
t t
15/18 25/28
LA32 15/16 25/26
15/18 25/28
LA32 15/16 25/26

Fill Function, Maximum Level Detection (2 Electrodes or 1 Probe LA9RM201)

B1 B2 B1 B2 B1 B2
Time
Type Function Delay
RM4 Switch 3 Switch 4
U Supply
A1/A2

15/18
LG01 – 15/16
t t
15/18 25/28
LA32 15/16 25/26
15/18 25/28
LA32 15/16 25/26

Empty Function, Regulation between a Maximum and a Minimum Level (3 Electrodes or 2 Probes LA9RM201)
B1 B3 B2 B1 B3 B2 B1 B3 B2 B1 B3 B2
Time
Type Function Delay
RM4 Switch 3 Switch 4
U Supply
A1/A2

LG01 – 15/18
15/16
t t
LA32 15/18 25/28
15/16 25/26

LA32 15/18 25/28

15/16 25/26

B1: Reference electrode B2: High level electrode B3: Low level electrode
■ When operating with 2 electrodes, the high level electrode performs both high and low level functions.

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Liquid Level Relays

Power Supply Circuit Specifications

Type of Relay
RM4LG01 RM4LA32
50/60 Hz

Rated Supply 50/60 Hz

24 Vac 110-130 Vac 220-240 Vac 380-415 Vac 24-240 Vac 24 Vac 110-130 Vac 220-240 Vac 380-415 Vac
Voltage (Un) Vac

Vdc – – – – 24-240 Vdc – – – –

Average Vac 1.9 VA 2.6 VA 2.4 VA 2.9 VA 2.7 VA 3.1 VA 2.7 VA 2.6 VA 3.4 VA
Consumption at Un Vdc – – – – 2.4 W – – – –

Output Relay and Operating Specifications

1 C/O 2 C/O DPDT

Number of SPDT (C/O)
Contacts
SPDT

Output Relay State Can be configured by switch: empty fill

Electrode Circuit Specifications ■

Sensitivity Scale 5-100 (adjustable) kΩ 0.25-5 kΩ 2.5-50 kΩ 25-500 kΩ

Maximum ac Electrode
24 V 24 V
Voltage (peak to peak)

Maximum Current in the

1 mA 1 mA 1 mA 1 mA
Electrodes

Maximum Cable Capacity 10 nF 200 nF 25 nF 4 nF

66 ft (20
Maximum Cable Length 330 ft (100 m) 3300 ft (1000 m) 330 ft (100 m)
m)

Ordering Information
Liquid Level Control Relays
Width Voltage Catalog Weight
RM4LG01 Time Delay Sensitivity Scale Output Relay
in (mm) 50/60 Hz Number lb (kg)
1 C/O 24 Vac RM4LG01B 0.36 lb (0.165 kg)

110-130 Vac RM4LG01F 0.36 lb (0.165 kg)

None 5-100 kΩ 0.87 in (22.5 mm)
SPDT 220-240 Vac RM4LG01M 0.36 lb (0.165 kg)

380-415 Vac RM4LG01Q 0.36 lb (0.165 kg)

2 C/O 24-240 Vac or Vdc RM4LA32MW 0.36 lb (0.165 kg)

24 Vac RM4LA32B 0.36 lb (0.165 kg)

0.25 -5 kΩ
Adjustable
2.5 -50 kΩ 0.87 in (22.5 mm) 110-130 Vac RM4LA32F 0.36 lb (0.165 kg)
0.1-10 s
25 -500 kΩ
DPDT 220-240 Vac RM4LA32M 0.36 lb (0.165 kg)

RM4LA32 380-415 Vac RM4LA32Q 0.36 lb (0.165 kg)

Liquid Level Control Probe

Catalog
Type of Installation Maximum Operating Temperature Weight
Number
Suspended by cable 212 °F (100 °C) LA9RM201 0.22 lb (0.100 kg)

■ The electrodes may also be incorporated in the probes. The probes are normally designed for fixing to a tank by means of
a bracket with a seal (closed tanks) or suspended by their own electrical connecting cable (boreholes, etc.). See page 27
“Setting-up” Probe LA9RM201.

LA9RM201

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DIMENSIONS
RM4LG01 Rail Mounting Direct Mounting

0.24
6
3.07
3.07

78
78

0.24
6
3.15 0.89 3.52
80 22.5 89.5 3.23 Ø 0.16
82 4
in
Dual Dimensions =
mm

Probe LA9RM201

0.63
16
5.91
150

Wiring Connections
RM4LG01 RM4LA32

A1 15 A1 15 25
B1 B2 B3 B1 B2 B3
B1
B2
B3

15

B1
B2
B3

15

25
16
18

16
18
26
28
A1

A2

A1

A2

28 26
18 16 A2 18 16 A2

A1-A2 Supply Voltage

B1, B2, B3 Electrodes
(see table below)
15-18 1st C/O contact
15-16 of the output relay
25-28 2nd C/O contact
25-26 of the output relay

Electrode and Level Controlled

B1 Reference or tank ground electrode
B2 High Level
B3 Low Level

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Setting-Up
• Select the empty /fill function according to the sequence to be performed.
• If necessary, set potentiometer 1 to minimum (time delay).
• Set potentiometer 2 to minimum; on RM4LA select the lowest sensitivity range using potentiometer
2
4 (5 or 5 ).
R 3
U • With all the electrodes immersed, turn the sensitivity potentiometer towards maximum until the relay
is energized ( function) or de-energized ( function), then exceed the threshold by about 10 %
to compensate for variation in the supply voltage.
• If the relay is not able to energize, a higher sensitivity scale must be used (selector 4 on RM4LA32)
RM4LG01 or relay RM4LG must be replaced by an RM4LA32 relay and the adjustment procedure must be
started again.
• Then check that the relay de-energizes ( function) or energizes ( function) as soon as
electrodes B3 and B2 are out of the liquid. If the relay does not de-energize, select a lower sensitivity
1
scale.
2
R 3 • The electrode connection point must be protected against corrosion. In areas where thunderstorms
U
4 are likely to occur, measures must also be taken to protect the electrode lines.
NOTE: The high level can be raised by means of the adjustable time delay from 0.1 to 10 seconds with
function .The low level can be lowered by means of this same time delay with function .

RM4LA32
Probe LA9RM201

This probe is of the “suspended” type. It is coaxial, i.e. in addition to the normal (central) electrode, the
stainless steel skirt can also act as ground (reference) electrode, which means that there is no need to
2-conductor cable install a separate reference probe. In this way, for controlling one level, only one probe is required
in cylindrical sheath
(max. Ø 0.25 in ) instead of 2; for controlling 2 levels, only 2 probes are required instead of 3.
0.63 mm
The connecting cable must be of the “2-conductor” type, with common cylindrical PVC sheath, having
Level Electrode
a maximum diameter of 0.25 in (6.3 mm). The skirt also acts as a “calming chamber”, so avoiding
inaccuracy due to an agitated surface of the liquid (waves).
Reference Electrode Maximum operating temperature: 212 °F (100 °C).
(skirt)
Probe LA9RM201 can also be fixed on various containers (cisterns, tanks,...) by means of a bracket or
other suitable fixing device.

Connection Examples Control by Probes

Control by Electrodes

RM4LG01
B2 B2
A1 B1 B2 B3 High
B3 B1
Level
B1
B2
B3

B1
Low
Level

A2

2 Levels 1 Level

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