GEK-105597

DIGITAL TRIP COIL

SUPERVISION RELAY

GE Power Management

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 4

2. APPLICATION .................................................................................................. 5
2.1 DIRECT CONNECTION TO COIL ................................................................... 5
2.2 USE AS A DC CONTINUOUS UNDERVOLTAGE RELAY ............................ 5
2.3 DIFFERENT CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT BATTERIES ................ 5
2.4 RECOMMENDED SETTINGS.......................................................................... 6
3. LIST OF DBT MODELS ................................................................................... 7

4. OPERATING PRINCIPLES.............................................................................. 8

5. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS.............................................................. 10
5.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS................................................................ 10
5.3 TYPE TESTS ................................................................................................... 12
6. RELAY SETTINGS.......................................................................................... 13
6.1 ‘READY’ LED ................................................................................................. 13
6.2 ‘ENABLE’ SWITCH........................................................................................ 14
6.3 ‘RESET TARGET’ SWITCH ........................................................................... 14
6.4 LED INDICATORS ......................................................................................... 14
6.5 COIL RESISTANCE SETTING....................................................................... 15
6.6 VOLTAGE SETTING ...................................................................................... 15
6.7 TIME DELAY ADJUSTMENT........................................................................ 16
6.8 SUMMARY TABLE OF SETTINGS ............................................................... 17
7. RECEPTION TESTS ....................................................................................... 18
7.1 VISUAL INSPECTION.................................................................................... 18
7.2 INSULATION .................................................................................................. 18
7.3 TRIP LEVEL CHECK...................................................................................... 20
7.4 TIME DELAY CHECK.................................................................................... 20
7.5 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT CHECK...................................................... 21
7.6 ENABLE CHECK ............................................................................................ 22

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Characteristics nameplate (226B1298H1)

Figure 2 External connections - three coils model(226B6291H1)

Figure 3 External connections - one coil model (226B6291H2)

Figure 4 Mechanical dimensions and cut-out (226B6086H11)

Figure 5 Rear terminal plate (226B6292H1)

Figure 6 Block diagram (226B2209H1)

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1. DESCRIPTION

The DBT is a digital trip coil supervision relay..

In its single-coil version, the DBT monitors coil continuity whether the breaker is open
or closed. It also has a timing device to avoid indicating failure signals during opening
to closing transitions.

The three-coils version of the DBT can monitor three coils at a time, regardless of the
position of the breaker, and with timer delay for transitions.

In addition to coil monitoring, both versions (single- and three-coil) have a continuous
DC undervoltage function to monitor the battery’s power supply.

The supervised coils can be either the tripping or the closing ones, futhermore, in the
three-phase version coils can be coming from different breakers. Instead of measuring
the continuity of the circuit (like other relays), the DBT measures real resistance. It
injects a current of 5 mA, limited to a maximum of 24 V. By measuring the voltage
drop in the coil the DBT calculates the resistance.

Figure 2 shows a typical three-coil DBT connection to a coil. In this way the relay can
measure the coil resistance at any time (in reality, the association of the breaker coil
with any other auxiliary coils), either by the 52/a type contact, if the breaker is closed,
or the 52/b type if it is open. The relay also measures the breaker power supply at
terminals B1 and B2.

The advantage of measuring real resistance is in selectivity, as failures in trip circuits

can be detected apart, even in cases where auxiliary circuit coils are connected in
parallel. In these situations a break or interruption of the breaker coil would not be
detected by a continuity measurement because the auxiliary coils would create an
alternative path to the current flow. On the other hand, a resistance measurement like
that made by the DBT is a valid procedure because the resistance will rise when the
breaker coil fails.

An extra advantage of the DBT is in its limitation of current sources to a maximum of

24 V, which avoids the DBT operating other high impedance auxiliary circuits. This
kind of circuits run the risk of being enabled by the low level of milliamperes injected
by conventional monitoring relays.

When maintenance work is carried out on the breaker, a disable switch available on the
first plate should be operated in order to deactivate all the outputs. This inhibition can
also be done by enabling digital inputs. The three-coil model has four inputs and the
single-coil model just one.

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2. APPLICATION

The DBT has been designed to monitor the biggest possible number of elements in the
tripping and closing circuits of the breaker. The relay checks voltages, coil resistance
and the integrity of the auxiliary contacts 52/a and 52/b, since they are also part of the
trip and close circuits of the breaker.

2.1 DIRECT CONNECTION TO COIL

Although there are two connections for each coil (one through 52/a and the other
through 52/b) these cannot be used for two different coils because the relay compares
the resistance measured by each contact. A three-phase relay is designed to monitor up
to 3 coils and a single-phase relay just one.

If, for whatever reason, there is a need to make a direct connection to the coils without
going through contacts 52/a and 52/b (in this case monitoring of these would be lost),
it can be done. The connection of the coil at the input of 52/a has to be wired and leave
input 52/b unconnected.

2.2 USE AS A DC CONTINUOUS UNDERVOLTAGE RELAY

If you only want to use the undervoltage unit this can be done by simply disabling the
coil monitoring units.

This inhibition is done by connecting inputs 52/a (terminals B3, B5 and B7 on the
three-phase model, terminal B3 on the single-phase) to the negative of the breaker
power supply (terminal B2), leaving inputs 52/b unconnected (terminals B4, B6 and
B8 of the three-phase, B4 of the single-phase).

Once the resistance monitoring is disabled, when undervoltage condition occurs the
BREAKER VOLTAGE FAILURE and the BREAKER CIRCUIT FAILURE contacts
will become enabled. Three undervoltage contacts are therefore available.

2.3 DIFFERENT CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT BATTERIES

Although the installation has just one battery, voltage can be distributed through
different circuits (each one protected by a MCCR). If you connect the auxiliary voltage
(terminals B9-B10) to a different circuit from the breaker power supply circuit
(terminals B1-B2), in the event of an incident in the breaker power supply (where the
MCCB trips) the DBT continues working and is fully operative. This gives us the
necessary information regarding BREAKER VOLTAGE FAILURE and BREAKER
CIRCUIT FAILURE.

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When the auxiliary voltage fails the DBT gives a warning through the ALARM
contact.

2.4 RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

This section is only included for customer information, given the importance of the
right choice of settings to ensure good protection and a range of possible applications.

Resistance

Because the coil is made of copper its resistance varies considerably with temperature.
The temperature coefficient of copper is approximately 0.43%/ºC (see UNE 20-003
“Annealed and industrial copper for electrical applications”). This means that, at an
ambient temperature of 0ºC, resistance is 8.6% lower than that measured at an ambient
temperature of 20ºC.

Furthermore, the resistance of cables connected to resistance measurement inputs of

the relay can vary the resistance measured by the DBT (as a result of common mode
impedance effect).

It is also sometimes difficult to measure the resistance of a coil, or perhaps this

information does not appear in the technical data on the coil.

A practical way of adjusting the DBT is to vary the resistance setting, starting from the
minimum value (50 Ω) until the relay disablees its resistance monitoring output. It is
advisable to increase this setting to approximately 20% to reduce the impact of
temperature and ground impedance.

If the setting cannot be made in this manner, apply the maximum setting (200 Ω) to
avoid unwanted operation.

Voltage

The recommended setting is al 10% less than the lowest expected voltage from the
battery.

Time

The recommended time varies depending on the application.

For example, however, the maximum time of a conventional protection systems (such
as the NBT relay) is around 400 ms. Therefore, a setting of 400 ms can be a good
compromise between reliability and safety.

Some protection systems include an opening and closing time setting for the breaker.
To enable better co-ordination, the DBT’s actuation time should be slightly higher than
the maximum of these two times.

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3. LIST OF DBT MODELS

The data required to fully define a model are those shown in the chart below.

The possible models are:

DBT * 0 0 0 A 0 * 0 H 0 * DESCRIPTION
Number of coils
1 1 coil (single-phase)
3 3 coils (three-phase)
Breaker Voltage
1 110/125 V DC
2 220/250 V DC
Output relays option
0 NA indications
1 NC indications (only 3-phase)

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4. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Figure 6 (Block diagram) shows the basic operation of the DBT (the most common
case of a 3-phase version).

Seven units of measurement can be seen:

1. Voltage measurement for undervoltage function of breaker power supply.

2. Resistance measurement of coil 1 through contact 52/b.
3. Same through contact 52/a.
4. Resistance measurement of coil 2 through contact 52/b.
5. Same through contact 52/a.
6. Resistance measurement of coil 3 through contact 52/b.
7. Same through contact 52/a.

The first unit of measurement serves an undervoltage comparator which will give a
signal if the voltage is lower than the setting, activating an adjustable timer between
0.2 and 20 seconds. If the undervoltage continues for at least the set time, the timer
output will activate the BREAKER VOLTAGE FAILURE relay and also the
BREAKER CIRCUIT FAILURE relays.

Note: ‘enabling of a relay’ is understood to mean that it changes its steady state
position on the external connections diagram, i.e. an NA closes and an NC
opens.

The timer has a preset voltage drop time of 100 ms, thereby ensuring a minimum time
in which the output contacts are maintained for at least 100 ms.

Two resistance measurement devices are located after the undervoltage unit, both
monitoring the first coil. The resistance measurement is calculated through the voltage
drop produced by the current injected by the current sources.

Supposing that the breaker is closed, auxiliary contact 52/a would also be closed,
whereas 52/b would be open. The measuring unit connected to 52/b would show a
higher voltage than that of the resistance setting, i.e. the DBT will measure a higher
resistance than the setting. On the other hand, the unit connected to 52/a will give a
lower resistance reading than the setting, taking into account that the coil circuit is
correct.

As described for coil 1, the 3-phase DBT has circuits for a second and third coils.

In the case of a single-phase DBT, there are only resistance measuring unit for coil 1
(in addition to the undervoltage unit).

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Going back to the 3-phase DBT, there is an internal setting which can be made by
moving a jumper in the printed circuit, that allows to configure all the outputs as
general ones. Any failure (undervoltage or resistance) will mean that all outputs will be
operated.

In addition to the outputs mentioned, and as described in detail in Figures 2 & 3:

External Connections, the DBT has a SYSTEM READY output relay. This closes the
contact if the relay is not available (either through fault, auxiliary voltage drop of the
supply, or if it has been disabled).

The DBT can be disabled either externally by enabling one or several of any of the 4
digital inputs for inhibition (in the case of the 3-phase) or by the single input for the
single-phase, or locally by the switch labelled ENABLE. A disabled DBT will continue
to measure and give information through the LEDs but all its relays will be inoperative
except the SYSTEM READY relay, which will close its contact.

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5. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

5.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• AUXILIARY SUPPLY

A ripple factor is allowed provided that the instantaneous voltage does not exceed the
indicated upper and lower limits. For example, on the 110-125 V model the voltage at
any given time should never drop below 88 V nor go above 150 V.

• 110-125 V DC ± 20%
• 220-250 V DC ± 20%

• TEMPERATURE RANGES

Operational range: -25ºC to + 55ºC

Storage range: -40ºC to + 65ºC
Complies with IEC 255-6 and ANSI C37.90 Standards.

• HUMIDITY

Up to 95% without condensation.

• OUTPUT CONTACTS

Breaking capacity: 4000 VA

Maximum DC voltage: 300 V DC
Maximum AC voltage: 440 V AC
Continuously: 16 A
Making capacity: 30 A

• ACCURACY

Voltage: ± 5%
Resistance: ± 10%
Time: 20 ms

• VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BURDEN

110-125 V DC model: 48 kΩ
220-250 V DC model: 96 kΩ

• DIGITAL INPUT BURDEN

110-125 V DC model: 66 kΩ
220-250 V DC model: 132 kΩ

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• AUXILIARY POWER CONSUMPTION

Steady-State: 3 W (only NC alarm relay enabled)

Operated: 7.5 W (all relays enabled)

• WEIGHTS

Net: 3 kg
Packed: 4 kg

• WATERTIGHTNESS

Index: IP51

• DIMENSIONS

Width: 483 mm (19” rack)

Depth: 200 mm
Height: 45 mm (1 height unit)

• INSULATION

As per IEC 255-5.

Between terminal and case: 2000 V AC for 1 minute at industrial frequency.

Between independent circuits: 2000 V AC for 1 minute at industrial frequency.

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5.3 TYPE TESTS

1 Mhz interference test

2.5 Kv longitudinal, 1 kV transversal, class III as per IEC 255-4.

Shock wave test

5 Kv peak 1.2/50 µs, 0.5 J as per IEC 255-4.

Radiointerference

As per IEC 1000-1-2. IEC 255-22-2 class IV.

Electrostatic discharge

As per IEC 1000-1-3. IEC 255-22-3 class III.

Fast transients

As per IEC 1000-1-4. IEC 255-22-4 class IV.

Emissivity

As per EN 55022, class B.

Magnetic fields

As per IEC 100-4-8, class V

Vibration

As per IEC 255-21-1, class II.

Shock test

As per IEC 255-21-2, class II.

The DBT relay complies with this Standard, which includes the GE Standard on the
level of insulation and electromagnetic compatibility required by CE Directive 89/336
for CE marking, according to standardised European regulations. It also complies with
the European Low Voltage Directive and the environmental and operational
requirements laid down in Standards ANSI C37-90, IEC 255-5, IEC 255-6 and IEC
68.

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6. RELAY SETTINGS

The settings are located on the relay’s nameplate in the form of dip switches. Their
meanings are printed, indicating ranges in addition to the functions.

The only exception to the above is one setting inside

the DBT. This enables individual or general
selection of the relays. If general mode is chosen
(position G), any fault will trigger all the relays. If
the jumper is put in position I each relay will operate
on its own when the corresponding fault occurs.

LEDs are also located on the relay and serve as indicators to give information on the
relay and the circuits being monitored.

The next section describes the LEDs and their settings, seen from left to right. If a
relay is not available, use Figure 1: Characteristics nameplate for reference.

6.1 ‘READY’ LED

A two-colour LED which can be in any one of the following three situations:

- Off: indicates absence of auxiliary supply voltage.

- Green: the relay is fully operational.

- Red: The relay is disabled, either because one of the disabling inputs
has been enabled or because it has been disabled with the ENABLE
switch.

When the DBT is disabled all its outputs are disabled and the SYSTEM
READY relay is closed. However, all the measuring, decision and timer units
stay operational, as do the LED indicators.

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6.2 ‘ENABLE’ SWITCH

This switch has two positions:

- Left: relay disabled, READY LED will go red.

- Right: enabled relay, the READY LED goes green, provided none of
the external disabling inputs are active.

At the back of the relay there are digital disabling inputs on terminals C1-D1,
C2-D2, C3-D3 and C4-D4 (3-phase model) and C1-D1 for the single-phase
model (see Figure 5: Rear terminal plate). The enabling of any of these inputs
has the same effect as the ENABLE switch in the left position.

The enabling of the inputs is DC operated (same margin as supply voltage). As

there is galvanic insulation between them they can be enabled by voltage from
different batteries or can be grouped in a single one. These inputs are polarised,
the positive on the C terminals and the negative on the D terminals. An
inversion of polarity has no negative effects on the relay, although the input
would not be enabled.

6.3 ‘RESET TARGET’ SWITCH

This switch has two uses:

- Acknowledgement of faults. A fault is recorded by a LED with memory. This

is erased by pressing and releasing the RESET button. If the auxiliary voltage
drops the registered LED operation will be erased too.

- Checking indicators: to ensure they are working properly. When the RESET
button is pressed all the indicators which are out will lit up.

6.4 LED INDICATORS

There are four LEDs, the first indicates a breaker power supply fault and the
others coil faults. They are red LEDs, and can be in one of the three following
states:

- Off. This means there is no fault. In the case of the breaker power supply it
would be above the preset voltage. For coils, that their resistances are not
above the preset value.

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- Flashing red: fault situation. If this situation continues for the preset time
period, the output relay will be enabled and the LED will continue to flash.

- Red: a fault has occurred but disappeared, although not yet acknowledged by
the user. This acknowledgement is done by pressing RESET.

If a red light is present and another fault occurs the LED does not flash, but when
RESET is pressed the LED starts to flash.

6.5 COIL RESISTANCE SETTING

This is the coil failure circuit threshold. It is a block of 4 dip switches.

The minimum value is 50 Ω, the maximum 150 Ω and the step 10 Ω.

For example, if a setting of 100 Ω is required, put dip switches 1 and 3 in the
UP position. You then have: 50 + 10 + 40 = 100.

Resistances measured which are above the preset value are considered as faults.
In any case, if the resistance measured in circuit 52/a and 52/b is lower than the
setting the DBT will also give a fault on that coil, as the same reading cannot
be given for the two circuits.
The fault has to be maintained during the set time to allow the output relay
operate. This time prevents misoperation during breaker status transition.

6.6 VOLTAGE SETTING

This is the threshold for the breaker power supply failure unit. As in the case of
the resistance setting, it is a block of 4 dip switches.

For the 110/125 V DC model the minimum value is 50 V, the maximum 125 V
and the step 5 V.

For the 220/250 V DC model the values are double the above, so the minimum
is 100 V, the maximum 250 V and the step 10 V.

If a setting of 115 V is required (110/125 model), raise dip switches 1, 3 and 4,

making a total of: 50 + 5 + 20 + 40 = 110. This is equivalent to 230 V on the
220/250 V model.

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6.7 TIME DELAY ADJUSTMENT

This is the timer adjustment, made through a block of 3 dip switches.

The minimum value is 0.2 seconds, the maximum 20 and the step 0.1.

Note: although it is theoretically possible to select a time which is higher than

the maximum (for example, if all the dip switches are put in the UP
position you apparently have a setting of 27.5 seconds, the maximum).
In reality, if all the dip switches are in the UP position the setting is 20
seconds. Therefore, any adjustment above 20 seconds will be considered
as if it were 20 seconds. This has been done because there is no point in
having a higher setting.

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6.8 SUMMARY TABLE OF SETTINGS

Name of setting Max. Min. Step Set to

Enable 1 0 Allowed
Not allowed
Resistance 150 Ω 50 Ω 10 Ω _____ Ω
Voltage
110/250 model 125 V 50 V 5V _______ V
220/250 model 250 V 100V 10 V _______ V

Time delay 20 s 0.2 s 0.1 s _______ s

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7. RECEPTION TESTS

7.1 VISUAL INSPECTION

Check that the information on the nameplate coincides with the details of the order. A
check should also be made to ensure that the relay is not scratched or has received
impacts, and that there are no loose parts as a result of bad handling in transit.

7.2 INSULATION

As a result of the presence of filter capacitors (used to protect the relay from external
interference) a reading of approximately 3 mA (at 2000 V AC/50Hz) will be had on
each capacitor. This may create problems for the insulation test equipment if it is
unable to supply all the current. To avoid this problem, remove the connection from
terminal B11 to B 12, thus separating the capacitor ground circuit (B 11) from the
relay housing (B 12).

Important: for safety reasons, the relay housing should always be earthed by an
earthing cable connected to terminal B 12.

Do not forget to make the shortest possible connection to terminals B 11 and B12, so
that the capacitors can perform their filtering operation correctly.

Important: to avoid serious damage to the relay, make sure that all the terminals
from the same group are connected to each other while test voltage is being applied
to that group.

The groups are as follows:

Breaker circuits:

G1: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 3-phase model

G1: B1, 2, 3, & 4 single-phase model

Auxiliary supply:

G2: B9, B10

Digital inputs:

G3: C1, D1, C2, D2, C3, D3, C4, D4 3-phase model
G3: C1, D1 single-phase model

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Relay contacts:

G4: C6, D6, C7, D7, C8, D8, C9, D9 3-phase model
C10, D10, C11, D11, C12, D12
G4: C9, D9, C10, D10, C11, D11 single-phase model
C12, D12

These tests will only be done on new relays. A ‘new relay’ is defined to be one which
has not entered in service, has been delivered in the previous year and has been suitably
stored to avoid deterioration.

Note: apply the insulation voltage (2000 V AC) gradually, and reduce it gradually to
zero to avoid stored charges.

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7.3 TRIP LEVEL CHECK

Connect the relay as indicated in the external connections diagram (Figs. 2 & 3), using
a DC voltage source (110/125 or 220/250 V) for the auxiliary voltage (terminals B9-
B10), according to the model. Variations of ±20% are admitted (-20% of the minimum
and +20% of the maximum). For breaker power supply (terminals B1-B2) a second
DC voltage source is needed.

Apply different voltages and check that the undervoltage LED flashes (pick-up) with
the input voltage. The LED remains lit, until the undervoltage condition
disappears(drop-out).

110/125 model 220/250 model

VOLTAGE Pick-up Drop-out VOLTAGE Pick-up Drop-out

setting (V) voltage (V) voltage setting (V) voltage (V) voltage (V)
(V)
50 45 55 100 90 110
55 50 60 110 100 120
60 55 65 120 110 130
70 65 75 140 130 150
90 85 95 180 170 190
125 118 133 250 136 166

7.4 TIME DELAY CHECK

The check the tripping time the loss of continuity of the coil connected to terminals B2
and B3 will be simulated.

CLOCK Insert a dual-circuit switch. One of the

circuits which is normally closed will short-
start stop
circuit terminals B2 and B3, simulating that
DBT the coil is correct. The other contact
P (normally opened) will be connected to the
U C11 start-up of a timer. The timer stop will be
S Breaker connected to one of the breaker circuit
H D11 circuiit
B failure failure relays. When the push-button is
U B3 pressed the B2-B3 will be opened, leading
T to a start of failure.
T B2
O
N
Create a fault as described (above) and
check that the results in the table are
complied with.

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TIMER Minimum time Maximum time

DELAY setting
200 ms 200 ms 240 ms
300 ms 300 ms 340 ms
400 ms 400 ms 440 ms
600 ms 600 ms 640 ms
1s 1s 1.04 s
1.8 s 1.8 s 1.84 s
3.4 s 3.4 s 3.44 s
6.6 s 6.6 s 6.64 s
13 s 13 s 13.04 s
Maximum * 19.9 s 20.1 s

* The maximum setting will be made by placing all the dip switches in the UP position
The setting is limited to 20 s (as explained previously).

Measure the drop-out time of the general trip relay.

This time will be between 100 and 150 ms (nominal value 125 ms).

During this test it can be seen that the measured times may vary slightly owing to the
enabling time required by the measuring devices and the output units (relays).

7.5 RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT CHECK

To carry out this test, which is done on the measuring unit of coil 1, disconnect
terminal B4 and leave it unconnected (simulating an open circuit). Place a resistor
(simulating the breaker coil) between terminals B2 and B3. This resistance should give
the readings indicated in the table below.

Resistance Minimum Maximum

setting (Ω) R (Ω) R (Ω)
50 45 55 Check that the relays do not
60 55 65 trigger at the minimum values
70 65 75 and that they do at maximum
90 84 96 values.
130 123 137
200 180 220 The test is done in the sequence
described for each of the
settings indicated

Repeat this test for the units

corresponding to coils 2 and 3.

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7.6 ENABLE CHECK

Disable the relay by putting the ENABLE switch in the left-hand position. Check that
there is no disabling through the digital inputs.

The alarm contact will close and the enabled relays will drop-out. The ‘READY’ LED
will go from green to red.

Enable the relay by putting the ENABLE switch in the right-hand position.

Repeat this test by applying nominal voltage to each of the 4 digital inputs (3-phase
model) and the single input for the single-phase model. The same will happen as in
disabling by the ENABLE switch.

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Figure 1: Characteristics Nameplate (226B1298H1)

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Figure 2. External connections - Three coils (226B6291H1)

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Figure 3: External connectos - One coil (226B6291H2)

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Figure 4: Mechanical dimensions and cut-out (226B6086H11)

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Figure 5. Rear Terminal Plate(226B6292H1)

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Figure 6: Block diagram

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