Midos Type MCGG 22, 42, 52,

53, 62, 63 & 82

Overcurrent Relay for
Phase and Earth Faults

Features

● Choice of 4 inverse time curves

and 3 definite time ranges by
switched selection.
● Wide setting range of 0.05 x In to
2.4 x In in steps of 0.05 x In.
● Time multiplier range 0.05 to 1 on
all seven characteristics.
● Separate led indicators provided
on each measuring board to show
time delayed and instantaneous
operations.
● Led start indicators provided to
facilitate testing.
Figure 1: Relay type MCGG 62 withdrawn from case.
● Separate output contacts provided
for time delayed phase fault,
instantaneous phase fault, time Models available
delayed earth fault and
MCGG 22 MCGG 62
instantaneous earth fault
operations. Single phase overcurrent with Three phase overcurrent with
instantaneous element. instantaneous elements.
● Low ac burden.
MCGG 42 MCGG 63
● Suitable for use with separate
direction relay. Two phase overcurrent with Three phase overcurrent (with
instantaneous elements. polyphase measurement), with
● Accurately follows time curves to
MCGG 52 instantaneous element.
BS142 and IEC255.
Two phase overcurrent plus earth fault MCGG 82
● High resetting ratio.
with instantaneous elements. Three phase overcurrent plus earth
● Fast resetting time.
MCGG 53 fault with instantaneous elements.
● Positive, calibrated settings by
Two phase overcurrent (with Associated publications:
means of switches.
polyphase measurement) plus earth Midos System R6001
● Internal dc auxiliary power supply
fault with instantaneous elements. Directional Relay R6003
operating over a wide input range.
● Separate test mode with trip test
3 Phase 2 Phase Single Phase Measuring Case
feature.
Model overcurrent overcurrent or earthfault boards size
● Indication of power to the † inst † inst † inst
measuring board.
MCGG 22 ● ● 1 4
● Non-volatile memory for time MCGG 42 ● ● 2 6
delayed and instantaneous led MCGG 52 ● ● ● ● 3 8
indicators. MCGG 53 ● ● ● ● 2 8
MCGG 62 ● ● 3 6
MCGG 63 ● ● 1 6
MCGG 82 ● ● ● ● 4 8

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Application Switch position Operating
(0) (1) characteristic
The relay can be used in applications
●
where time graded overcurrent and ● Trip test
earth fault protection is required. ●
The relay can be used to provide ●
0.14
selective protection for overhead and ● Standard inverse t= sec SI
● (I0.02
– 1)
underground distribution feeders.
Other applications include back-up ● 13.5
protection for transformers, generators ● Very inverse t= sec VI
● (I – 1)
and HV feeder circuits and the
protection of neutral earthing resistors. ● 80
● Extremely inverse t= sec EI
With all the current/time ● (I2– 1)
characteristics available on one relay, ●
a standard relay can be ordered 120
● Long time earth fault t= sec LT
before detailed co-ordination studies ● (I – 1)
are carried out – a distinct advantage ●
for complex systems. Also, changes in ● Definite time 2 seconds D2
system configuration can be readily ●
accommodated. ●
● Definite time 4 seconds D4
An instantaneous element with low
●
transient overreach is incorporated
●
within each phase or earth fault
● Definite time 8 seconds D8
measuring board. This can be easily ●
disabled in applications where it is
not required. Table1: Operating time characteristics with corresponding switch positions.

For applications where the

instantaneous earth fault element is
required to have a sensitive setting
whilst remaining stable on heavy
through faults the use of a stabilising
resistor is recommended. The current
transformers for this application must
satisfy the criteria detailed under
‘Current transformer requirements’ in
Technical Data.
The total impedance of the relay and
the series stabilising resistor is usually
low enough to prevent the current
transformers developing voltages over
2kV during maximum internal faults,
but in some applications a non-linear
resistor is required to limit this voltage.
Non-standard resistance values and
non-linear voltage limiting devices are
available.
Description
This range of MCGG relays is
designed so that versions are
available with separate measuring
boards for each phase or earth fault
input; alternatively, phase inputs may
be combined on to one board for
polyphase measurement (see table).
These boards, together with the other
circuits of the relay, are contained in
a single plug-in module which is
supplied in a size 4, 6 or 8 Midos
case. The case incorporates one or
two terminal blocks for external
connections. Removal of the module
automatically short circuits the current
transformer connections by means of
safety contacts within the case
terminal block. For added security,
when the module is removed, the ct
circuits are short circuited before the
connections to the output contacts and
the dc supply are broken. The relay
uses solid state techniques, each
measuring board utilising a micro-
computer as a basic circuit element.
The current measurement, whether
performed on a single phase or
polyphase input, is performed via an
analogue-to-digital converter.
Application diagrams are provided in
Figures 2 to 8 (inclusive) showing
typical wiring configurations.
Each measuring board has a built-in
‘power off’ memory feature for the
time delayed and instantaneous led
indicators.
Power to each measuring board may
be tested whilst the relay is in service.
without affecting the current
measurement. A test mode is also
available to carry out a trip test on the
output relays. During this test, current
measurement is inhibited.
When required, directional control
can be exercised over the relay by
connecting an output contact from
direction relay type METI to the
terminals provided.
Separate output contacts, capable of
circuit breaker tripping, are provided
for time delayed phase faults,
instantaneous phase faults, time
delayed earth fault and instantaneous
earth fault operations.
Relay settings
Separate setting switches for each
measuring board are provided on the
relay frontplate. These are used to
select the required time/current
characteristic, current and time
multiplier settings.
Selection of time characteristics
The current/time characteristic
selection is carried out by means of
three switches (identified by
symbol on the nameplate).
Table 1 gives the basic operating
characteristic and the settings of the
switches.

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Time multiplier setting Each measuring board provides a Power supply healthy test
The time given by each of the setting range of 0.05 x In to 2.4 x In If, whilst the relay is in service, the
operating characteristics must be in steps of 0.05 x In. reset button is pressed, all the leds
multiplied by the time multiplier to Instantaneous element are iluminated, indicating that there
give the actual operating time of the The setting control of the is power to the measuring boards.
relay. This control is marked xt = Σ instantaneous element is marked The leds are reset on releasing the
where Σ is the sum of all the switch Iinst = Σ x Is where Σ is the sum of the push button. During this test, normal
positions. switch positions and Is is the time current measurement is not inhibited.
The range of multiplication is from delayed element setting.
0.05x to 1.0x in steps of 0.025. When all switches are set to the left
This acts as a conventional time (at zero), or when the lowest switch is
multiplier on the current dependent set to infinity regardless of the
characteristics and gives the following positions of the other five switches, the
time ranges for the definite time instantaneous feature is rendered
characteristics. inoperable. The range of adjustment
Operating Time range of finite settings is from 1x to 31x in
characteristics unity steps.
s s Trip test
2 0.1 to 2.0 in 0.05s steps
Current measurement is inhibited by
4 0.2 to 4.0 in 0.1s steps
setting the curve selection switches to
8 0.4 to 8.0 in 0.2s steps
111. This causes all three led to flash
once per second. If the reset push
Current setting button is then pressed for
approximately six seconds, both
Time delayed element output relays associated with that
The current setting control is marked measuring board will operate.
Is = Σ x In where Is is the current
setting in amps, Σ is the sum of all the
switch positions and In is the relay
Figure 2: Type MCGG 22 nameplate
rated current in amps.

A
P2 P1
A
S2 S1
B
C B
C Phase rotation

Directional
control
PhA Indicator
24 TMS Inst Curve reset
setting setting selection
(See Note 4) 23
(See Note 2) 27 Time delayed trip
µC
IA Is Inst. trip
PhA RL1–1 7
28
6
Input Current I>Is Phase fault
circuit setting 5
time delayed
Ph Ph RL1–2 2 trip output
RL1 contacts
Case earth 2 1
13
1 2 +VE Power Output
Vx 14
supply
circuits RL2–1 8
–VE Ph
5 6 26 circuits 10
7 8 RL2 9 Phase fault
2 instantaneous
9 10 trip output
RL2–2 16
Case earth connection contacts
13 14 (See Note 3) 15
15 16
MCGG 22

23 24 Notes:
26 1. (a) CT shorting links make 2. When directional control is required the contacts
27 28 before (b) and (c) disconnect. of the directional relays should be connected as shown.
(b) Short terminals break before (c). Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.
(c) Long terminals 3. Earthing connections (CTs) are typical only.
Module terminal block
viewed from rear 4. CT connections are typical only.

Figure 3: Application diagram (10 MCGG 22 02): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 22.
Single phase with instantaneous element.

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 A P2 P1
A
S2 S1
B Directional Indicator
TMS Inst Curve reset
control setting setting selection
C PhA
49
C B
Phase rotation (See Note 4) 50
RL1
(See Note 2) 21 Time delayed trip 2
µC
IA Is Inst. trip
PhA Output RL1–1 35
22 circuits
Ph 33
23 Input Current Phase fault
circuit setting I>Is 34
RL2 time delayed
Ph Ph RL1–2 29 trip output
2
24 contacts
Directional 30
control
PhC TMS Inst Curve
45 setting setting selection
RL2–1 36
46 37
Case earth Time Phase fault
25 delayed trip 38
µC instantaneous
1 2 29 30 IC Inst. trip RL2–2 41 trip output
Is PhC
3 4 26
contacts
5 6 33 34 42
27 Input Current
7 8 35 36 circuit setting I>Is
9 10 37 38 Ph Ph
11 12 28
13
13 14 41 42 +VE Power
15 16 Vx –VE
14
supply
17 18 45 46 1 circuits
19 20 47 48
MCGG 42
21 22 49 50 Case earth connection
(See Note 3)
23 24
Notes:
25 26
1. (a) CT shorting links make 2. When directional control is required the contacts
27 28 before (b) and (c) disconnect. of the directional relays should be connected as shown.
(b) Short terminals break before (c). Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.
Module terminal block (c) Long terminals 3. Earthing connections are typical only.
viewed from rear
(with integral case earth strap) 4. CT connections are typical only.

Figure 4: Application diagram (10 MCGG 42 03): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 42.
Two phase with instantaneous element.

P2 P1
A
S2 S1 Directional Indicator
A control
B reset
PhA TMS Inst Curve
C 49 setting setting selection
50 RL1
C B (See Note 2) 21 Time delayed trip 2
(See Note 4) RL1–1 35
Phase rotation µC
IA Inst. trip
Is PhA Output 33
22 circuits Phase fault
Input Current Ph 34 time delayed
23 circuit setting I>Is RL2 trip output
RL1–2 29
Ph Ph 2 contacts
Directional
control 24 30
PhC TMS Inst Curve
45
setting setting selection RL2–1 36
46
37
25 Time
delayed trip 38 Phase fault
µC instantaneous
IC Inst. trip
Is PhC RL2–2 42 trip output
26 contacts
Input Current 41
circuit setting I>Is
Case earth Ph Ph
Directional RL3–1 7
1 2 29 30 control 6
3 4 E/F TMS Inst Curve Earth fault
43 5
5 6 33 34 setting setting selection time delayed
44 RL3 RL3–2 2 trip output
7 8 35 36
27 2 contacts
9 10 37 38 Time delayed trip
µC 1
11 12 E/F Inst. trip Output
Is circuits
13 14 41 42 28 RL4–1 8
15 16 43 44 Input Current
13 circuit setting I>Is RL4 10
17 18 45 46 +VE Power 2 Earth fault
19 20 47 48 Vx –VE
14
supply
9
instantaneous
21 22 49 50 17 circuits RL4–2 16 trip output
contacts
23 24
15
25 26 Case earth connection MCGG 52
(See Note 3)
27 28
Notes:
1. (a) CT shorting links make 2. When directional control is required the contacts 3. Earthing connections are typical only.
Module terminal block before (b) and (c) disconnect. of the directional relays should be connected as shown. 4. CT connections are typical only.
viewed from rear
(with integral case earth strap) (b) Short terminals break before (c). Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.
(c) Long terminals

Figure 5: Application diagram (10 MCGG 52 03): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 52.
Two phase plus earth fault with instantaneous elements.

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 P2 P1
A
S2 S1 Directional Indicator
A control
B reset
PhA TMS Inst Curve
C 49 setting setting selection
50 RL1
C B (See Note 2) 21 Time delayed trip 2
(See Note 4) RL1–1 35
Phase rotation µC
IA Inst. trip
Is Ph Output 33
22 circuits Phase fault
Ph 34 time delayed
23 Current I>Is RL2
setting RL1–2 29 trip output
Ph 2 contacts
Directional 24 30
control
PhC RL2–1 36
45
46 37
38 Phase fault
25
instantaneous
IC RL2–2 41 trip output
contacts
26
42
Case earth
Input
circuit
Directional Ph RL3–1 7
1 2 29 30 control 6
3 4 E/F TMS Inst Curve Earth fault
43 5
setting setting selection time delayed
5 6 33 34
44 RL3 RL3–2 2 trip output
7 8 35 36
27 2 contacts
9 10 37 38 Time delayed trip
µC 1
11 12 E/F Inst. trip Output
Is circuits
13 14 41 42 28 RL4–1 8
15 16 43 44 13 Input Current I>Is RL4
+VE Power circuit setting 10
17 18 45 46
Vx 14 2 Earth fault
19 20 47 48 –VE supply 9
17 instantaneous
circuits RL4–2 16 trip output
21 22 49 50
contacts
23 24
Case earth connection 15
25 26 (See Note 3)
MCGG 53
27 28 Notes:
1. (a) CT shorting links make 2. When directional control is required the contacts 3. Earthing connections are typical only.
before (b) and (c) disconnect. of the directional relays should be connected as shown. 4. CT connections are typical only.
Module terminal block
viewed from rear (b) Short terminals break before (c). Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.
(with integral case earth strap (c) Long terminals

Figure 6: Application diagram (10 MCGG 53 02): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 53.
Two phase (with polyphase measurement), plus earth fault with instantaneous elements.

P2 P1
A
S2 S1 Directional Indicator
A control
B reset
PhA TMS Inst Curve
C 49 setting setting selection
50

C B (See Note 4) (See Note 2) 21 Time delayed trip

µC RL1–1 35
Phase rotation IA Inst. trip
Is PhA 33
22 Phase fault
Input Current RL1 34 time delayed
circuit setting I>Is trip output
2 RL1–2 29
Ph Ph contacts
Directional
control 30
PhB Output
47 TMS Inst Curve circuits
setting setting selection Ph RL2–1 36
48
37
23 Time
delayed trip RL2 38 Phase fault
µC instantaneous
IB PhB Inst. trip 2
Is RL2–2 41 trip output
24 contacts
Input Current
27
circuit setting I>Is 42
Case earth Directional Ph Ph
control 28
1 29 30 PhC
45 TMS Inst Curve
setting setting selection
33 34 46
35 36 25 Time delayed trip
37 38 µC
IC Inst. trip
Is PhC
26
13 14 41 42 Input Current
13 circuit setting I>Is
+VE Power Ph Ph
45 46 Vx –VE
14
supply
47 48 1 circuits
21 22 49 50
23 24 Case earth connection
25 26 (See Note 3) MCGG 62
Notes:
27 28
1. (a) CT shorting links make 2. When directional control is required the contacts 3. Earthing connections are typical only.
before (b) and (c) disconnect. of the directional relays should be connected as shown.
Module terminal block 4. CT connections are typical only.
(b) Short terminals break before (c). Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.
viewed from rear
(with integral case earth strap) (c) Long terminals

Figure 7: Application diagram (10 MCGG 62 03): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 62.
Three phase with instantaneous element.

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 P2 P1
A
S2 S1 Directional Indicator
A control
B reset
PhA TMS Inst Curve
C 49 setting setting selection
50 RL1
C B (See Note 2) 21 Time delayed trip 2
(See Note 4) RL1–1 35
Phase rotation µC
IA Inst. trip
Is Ph Output 33
22 circuits Phase fault
Ph 34 time delayed
Directional Current I>Is RL2
setting RL1–2 trip output
control 29
contacts
PhB Ph 2
47
30
48
23 RL2–1 36

IB 37
38 Phase fault
24 instantaneous
Directional RL2–2 41 trip output
control contacts
PhC 42
45
Case earth
46

1 2 29 30 25
3 4 IC
5 6 33 34
26
7 8 35 36 Input
27
9 10 37 38 circuit
11 12
13 14 41 42 28

15 16 13
+VE Power
17 18 45 46 Vx 14
–VE supply
19 20 47 48 1 circuits
21 22 49 50
23 24 Case earth connection
25 26 (See Note 3) MCGG 63
27 28 Notes:
1. (a) CT shorting links make 2. When directional control is required the contacts 3. Earthing connections are typical only.
before (b) and (c) disconnect. of the directional relays should be connected as shown. 4. CT connections are typical only.
Module terminal block
viewed from rear (b) Short terminals break before (c). Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.
(with integral case earth strap) (c) Long terminals

Figure 8: Application diagram (10 MCGG 63 02): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 63.
Three phase (with polyphase measurement) with instantaneous element.

A P2 P1
A Directional
S2 S1 control Indicator
B reset
PhA
C 49 TMS Inst Curve
setting setting selection
C B N 50 RL1
Phase rotation (See Note 2) 21 2
Time delayed trip
(See Note 4) µC RL1–1 35
IA Inst. trip
Is PhA Output
circuits 33
22 Phase fault
Input circuit Current setting Ph
34 time delayed
Ph Ph I>Is RL2
Directional trip output
control 2 RL1–2 29
contacts
PhB
Case earth 47 TMS Inst Curve 30
setting setting selection
48
1 2 29 30
RL2–1 36
3 4 23 Time delayed trip
µC 37
5 6 33 34 IB Inst. trip
Is PhB Phase fault
7 8 38
35 36 24 instantaneous
9 10 37 38 Input circuit Current setting RL2–2 41 trip output
Ph Ph I>Is contacts
11 12 Directional
13 14 41 42
control 42
phase PhC
15 16 43 44 45 TMS Inst Curve
setting setting selection RL3–1 7
17 18 45 46 46
6
19 20 47 48 25 Time delayed trip Earth fault
21 22 49 50 µC 5
time delayed
IC Inst. trip
Is PhC trip output
23 24
RL3–2 2
26 contacts
Input circuit Current setting
25 26 Ph Ph I>Is 1
27 28 Directional
control E/F RL4–1 8
43 TMS Inst Curve RL3
Module terminal block setting setting selection 10
44 2
viewed from rear Earth fault
(with integral case earth strap) 9
27 Time delayed trip Output instantaneous
µC circuits RL4–2 16 trip output
Inst. trip
Is E/F E/F contacts
Notes: 28 RL4
Input circuit Current setting 15
1. (a) CT shorting links make 13 E/F E/F I>Is 2
before (b) and (c) disconnect. +VE Power MCGG 82
Vx 14
(b) Short terminals break before (c). supply
–VE
(c) Long terminals. 17 circuits
2. When directional control is required the contacts (See Note 3)
of the directional relays should be connected as shown. Case earth connection
Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.
3. Earthing connections are typical only.
4. CT connections are typical only.

Figure 9: Application diagram (10 MCGG 82 03): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 82.
Three phase plus earth fault with instantaneous elements (4 wire system).

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 Technical Data

Ratings AC Current (In) 1A or 5A

Frequency 50/60Hz
DC Supply (Vx) 24/54V, 48/125V
or 110/250V
Burdens
AC Burden Less than 0.25 VA for 1A relays and
less than 0.5VA for 5A relays, at unity
power factor and at rated current on
any setting.
The impedance of the relays over the
whole of the setting range (5% to
240% rated current) is less than
0.25Ω for 1A relays and less than
0.02Ω for 5A relays and is
independent of current.
DC Burden Relay Relay type
rating
MCGG MCGG MCGG MCGG
22, 63 42, 53 52, 62 82
24/54 1.5W 2.5W 3.0W 4.0W
48/125 2.0W 3.0W 3.5W 4.5W
110/250 2.5W 3.5W 4.0W 5.0W
The figures above are maxima under
quiescent conditions. With output
elements operated they are increased
by up to 2.5W per element.

Current transformer requirements

Relay and ct Nominal Accuracy Accuracy Limiting lead
This is only page secondary rating output class limit current resistance –
(A) (VA) (X rated current) one way (ohms)
shows CT
1 2.5 10P 20 1
Requirements ,
5 7.5 10P 20 0.15
there is no other
manual detailed. Note: For 5A applications with longer leads, the ct rating can be increased in
steps of 2.5VA where each step of 2.5VA is equivalent to additional
0.06Ω lead resistance.

Instantaneous earth fault element

For installations where the earth fault element is required to have a sensitive
setting whilst remaining stable on heavy through faults, the use of a stabilising
resistor is recommended, the value of which will vary according to the specific
application. If assistance is required in selecting the appropriate value,
please consult the Applications Department of GEC ALSTHOM T&D Protection
& Control.

Setting ranges Time delayed settings (Is), phase/

earth fault measuring range: 5% to
240% of In in 5% steps.
Instantaneous setting (Iinst)
1 x –31 x Is in 1 x 1s steps

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 100

10
Definite 8 seconds

Operating time t (seconds)

Definite 4 seconds
Longtime standby
earth fault

Definite 2 seconds t = 120

I–1
Standard inverse
0.14
t = 0.02
I –1
1.0

Very inverse
t = 13.5
I–1

Extremely inverse
t = 280
I –1
0.1
1 10 100
I( x Is)
Current (multiple of setting)

Figure 10: Time delayed overcurrent element – operation time characteristics.

Operating time
Time delayed element Shown in Figure 10
Operating characteristics
selectable to give: Standard inverse IDMT
Very inverse IDMT
Extremely inverse IDMT
Long time earth fault IDMT
Definite time 2s, 4s, 8s
Time multiplier setting 0.05 to 1.0 in 0.025 steps
(applicable to all time characteristics)
Instantaneous elements Shown in Figure 11
For settings of 5 x Is and above:
<35ms at 2x instantaneous setting

Accuracy – reference conditions

Current setting (Is) Reference range 0.05In to 2.4In for
MCGG 22, 42, 52, 62, 82 and E/F
element of MCGG53.
0.2In to 2.4In for phase fault
elements of MCGG 53 and 63.
Input current Time characteristic Reference range
Standard inverse
Very inverse 2 x Is to 31 x Is
Long time inverse
Extremely inverse 2 x Is to 20 x Is
Definite time 1.3 x Is to 31 x Is
Ambient temperature 20°C

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 Frequency 50Hz to 60Hz
Time multiplier setting 1x
DC auxiliary voltage Reference ranges 24V to 54V
48V to 125V
110V to 250V

Accuracy – influencing quantities

Time multiplier On settings 0.05 to 1.0 ±2% or
±30ms whichever is the greater
Ambient temperature
Operative range –25°C to +55°C
Variations over this range
Setting current ±5%
Time characteristic Time variation
Standard inverse
Very inverse ±5%
Long time inverse
Extremely inverse ±7.5%
Definite time ±3%
Frequency
Setting current ±1% over the range 47-62Hz
Operating time ±2% or ±30ms whichever is the
greater, over the range 47–52Hz or
57–62Hz.
DC auxiliary voltage Vx dc(V) Operative range (V)
24/54 19 – 60
48/125 37.5 – 150
110/250 87.5 – 300

240

220

200

180

160

140
Operating time (ms)

120

100
Iinst = 1Is
80

60 2Is
3Is
40 4Is
5-31Is

20

0
1 10 100
Current (multiple of instantaneous setting)

Figure 11: MCGG instantaneous operating times (various settings).

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Variations over these ranges
Setting current
Operating time
Accuracy – general
Current setting
Time delayed element
Instantaneous elements
All other settings
Operating time
Time characteristic
Standard inverse
Very inverse
Long time inverse
Extremely inverse
Definite time
Repeatability
(within basic accuracy claim)
Pick-up current
Operating time
Overshoot time
Resetting current
Resetting and disengaging times
Transient overreach
(instantaneous elements)
Thermal withstand
Continuous withstand
Short time withstand
Operation indicators
±1%
±2% or ±30ms whichever is greater
1.0 x Is to 1.1 x Is
Iinst = 1 x Is 1.0 x Iinst to 1.1 x Iinst
Iinst ±5%
Accuracy
±5%
±7.5% ±30ms whichever is greater
±3%
better than ±1%
better than ±2% or ±30ms whichever
is greater.
Less than 30ms (when the input
current is reduced from any value
within the operative range to zero).
Time delayed and instantaneous
elements: not less than 95% of time
delayed current setting.
Less than 70ms (when the input
current is reduced from any value
within the operative range to zero).
System time constant up to 30ms:
5%
System time constant up to 100ms:
12%
2 x Is or 2.6 x In whichever is lower,
with a minimum of 1 x In
For 1s: 100 x In with 400A maximum
For 3s: 57 x In with 230A maximum
Each measuring board is fitted with
two red led indicators, one showing
time delayed operation and the other
showing instantaneus operation.
The reset button provided on the
frontplate resets all the operation
indicators.
The green timer start indicator
illuminates when the input current
exceeds the setting current Is to
facilitate testing of the module.
This indicator is self resetting.
Led covers are available to eliminate
any undesired led indication.
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 Contacts
Changeover Make
MCGG 52, 53, 82 Phase fault time delayed element 1 1
Phase fault instantaneous element 1 1
Earth fault time delayed element 1 1
Earth fault instantaneous element 1 1

MCGG 22, 42, 62, 63 Time delayed element 1 1

Instantaneous element 1 1

Contact ratings
Make and carry for 0.2s 7500VA subject to maxima of 30A
and 300V ac or dc
Carry continuously 5A ac or dc
Break ac – 1250VA subject to
dc – 50W resistive maxima of
25W, L/R = 0.04s 5A and 300V

Durability
Loaded contact 10,000 operations minimum
Unloaded contact 100,000 operations minimum

Directional control Directional control can be exercised

over each pole individually by
connecting the output contact of a
relay type METI across appropriate
case terminals.
Relay type Direction control terminals
MCGG 22 23,24
MCGG 42 45, 46, 49, 50
MCGG 52, 53 43 to 46, 49, 50
MCGG 62, 63 45 to 50
MCGG 82 43 to 50
Note: The directional control circuits are isolated from all other circuits but are
electrically connected to the relay case. These circuits must not, therefore,
be insulation or impulse tested to the case.

High voltage withstand

Dielectric withstand
IEC 255-5: 1977 2.0kV rms for 1 minute between all
case terminals connected together and
the case earth terminal, with the
exception of the directional control
terminals.
2.0kV rms for 1 minute between
terminals of independent circuits, with
terminals on each independent circuit
connected together.
1kV rms for 1 minute across open
contacts of output relays.
High voltage impulse
IEC 255-5: 1977 Three positive and three negative
impulses of 5kV peak, 1.2/50µs, 0.5J
between all terminals and case earth
and between adjacent terminals, with
the exception of the directional control
terminals, (see note).

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Electrical environment
High frequency disturbance
IEC 255-22-1: 1988 Class III
DC supply interruption
IEC 255-11: 1979
AC ripple on dc supply
IEC 255-11: 1979
Fast transient disturbance
IEC 255-22-4: 1992 Class IV
IEC 801-4: 1988 Level 4
Electrostatic discharge
IEC 255-22-2: 1989 Class II
IEC 801-2: 1991 Level 2
Surge immunity
IEC 1000-4-5: 1995 Level 4
EMC compliance
89/336/EEC
EN50081-2: 1994
EN50082-2: 1995
Product safety
73/23/EEC
EN 61010-1: 1993/A2: 1995
EN 60950: 1992/A3: 1995
Atmospheric environment
Temperature
IEC 255-6: 1988
IEC 68-2-1: 1990
IEC 68-2-2: 1974
Humidity
IEC 68-2-3: 1969
Enclosure protection
IEC 529: 1989
2.5kV peak between independent
circuits and case.
1.0kV peak across terminals of the
same circuit.
Note: The directional control terminals
comply with class II and will withstand
1kV peak between all independent
circuits, and 500V peak across the
directional control terminals.
The unit will withstand a 10ms
interruption in the auxiliary supply,
under normal operating conditions,
without de-energising.
The unit will witstand 12% ac ripple
on the dc supply.
4.0kV, 2.5kHz applied directly to
auxiliary supply.
4.0kV, 5.0kHz applied directly to
all inputs.
4.0kV discharge in air with cover
in place
4.0kV point contact discharge with
cover removed.
4.0kV peak, 1.2/50µs between all
groups and case earth.
2.0kV peak, 1.2/50µs between
terminals of each group.
Compliance with the European
Commission Directive on EMC is
claimed via the Technical Construction
File route. Generic Standards
were used to establish conformity.
Compliance with the European
Commission Low Voltage Directive.
Compliance is demonstrated by
reference to generic safety standards.
Storage and transit –25°C to +70°C
Operating –25°C to +55°C
Cold
Dry heat
56 days at 93% RH and 40°C
IP50 (dust protected)
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 Mechanical environment
Vibration
IEC 255-21-1: 1988 Response Class 1
Endurance Class 1

Cases

MCGG 22 Size 4
MCGG 42 Size 6
MCGG 62 Size 6
MCGG 63 Size 6
MCGG 52 Size 8
MCGG 53 Size 8
MCGG 82 Size 8
The dimensions of the cases are shown in Figures 12, 13 and 14.

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97 4 holes 4.4
23.5

All dimensions in mm.

168 159

Push button
projection 10 max. 99
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details.

32 212
25 min.

177 157 max.

103 11
Flush mounting.

Figure 12: Case outline size 4.

Information Required with Order

Relay type (see models available).

Rated current and frequency.
DC auxiliary voltage range.
Requirement for led cover part
GJ0280 001.
(These self adhesive led covers can be
supplied to cover the instantaneous
led when used in auto-reclose
applications as the leds remain on
during normal use).

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 103.6
149 4 holes 4.4
23.5

All dimensions in mm.

168 159

Push button
151
projection 10 max.
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details.

32 212
25 min.

177 157 max.

155
Flush mounting. 11

Figure 13: Case outline size 6.

155.4
200 4 holes 4.4
24

168 159

Push button
203
projection 10 max.
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details.

32 212
25 min.

177 157 max.

206 11
Flush mounting.
All dimensions in mm.

Figure 14: Case outline size 8.

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