Types KCGG 122, 142

and KCEG 112, 142, 152, 242

Overcurrent Protection

Features

● Compact multi-function numerical

relay
● Versions with integral
directionality (KCEG)
● Serial communications
● Comprehensive protection
functions including:
● 3 stage overcurrent
● 4 stage earth fault
● restricted earth fault
● 9 IDMT curves including IEC,
ANSI/IEEE
● thermal overload alarm and trip
● underfrequency
● undercurrent
● breaker failure
● undervoltage
● rectifier protection
● broken conductor detection
● Two setting groups
● Extensive measurement facilities
● Fault records for the last five faults
● Integral disturbance recorder
accessible from a remote PC
● Integral event recorder accessible
from a remote PC
● Circuit breaker maintenance alarm
● Phase segregated outputs
Figure 1: Relay type KCEG 142
Introduction Models Available
The range of overcurrent relays KCGG 122
provides comprehensive protection for Single phase overcurrent and/or earth
phase and earth faults, together with fault relay
measurements, communications, KCGG 142
control and recording facilities. Three phase overcurrent and earth
Within the range, the KCGG relays fault relay
provide non-directional overcurrent KCEG 112
and earth fault protection, while the Directional earth fault relay
KCEG relays allow each stage of
KCEG 142
protection to be selectively
Three phase directional overcurrent
directionalised.
and directional earth fault relay
The relays in the range are designed
KCEG 152
to operate with a wide range of ac or
Three phase overcurrent and
dc auxiliary power supplies. If a
directional earth fault relay (external
secure supply is not available, the
Vo connection)
KCEG242 model can be powered
from either an auxiliary supply (ac or KCEG 242
dc) or from the CT circuit. Thus in the Self powered three phase directional
event of auxiliary supply failure, overcurrent and directional earth fault
tripping functions will remain relay
operational.

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 KCGG KCGG KCEG KCEG KCEG KCEG
Features per model 122 142 112 142 152 242
Selective directionalisation phase elements ● ●
Selective directionalisation earth elements ● ● ● ●
Rectifier protection curve ● ● ● ● ● ●
Thermal protection ● ● ● ● ●
Broken conductor detection ● ● ● ● ● ●
Dedicated breaker fail protection ● ● ● ● ● ●
Undervoltage ● ●
Under frequency ● ● ● ●
IEC/IEEE/ANSI curves ● ● ● ● ● ●
Phased output contacts ● ● ● ● ●
Cold load pick up ● ● ● ● ● ●
CB maintenance ● ● ● ● ● ●
Remote CB control ● ● ● ● ● ●
Disturbance recorder ● ● ● ● ● ●
Event recorder - last 50 records ● ● ● ● ● ●
Fault recorder - last 5 full records ● ● ● ● ● ●
Load shedding by level ● ● ● ● ● ●
Single phase watts and vars ● ●
Thermal ammeter ● ● ● ● ●
Peak thermal demand ● ● ● ● ●

Table 1: Relay models available

Application The first phase element (I>/t>) in the

The KCGG and KCEG overcurrent
relays can be used in all applications
where overcurrent protection is
required, eg. radial and ring circuits,
and single and parallel feeders.
Furthermore, the integral starting
elements can be used to provide non-
cascade operation and busbar
protection, with additional directional
zone feeder protection available in
the KCEG.
Thermal and restricted earth fault
protection is also provided for lines
and transformers. When used with the
rectifier IDMT curve, this can provide
full protection of silicon rectifiers.
The low settings of KCGG/KCEG
relays are suitable for the protection
of high impedance earthed systems.
[For arc suppression earthed systems
(Petersen Coil) see publication R6537.]
Undervoltage and underfrequency
protection will operate for changes in
system conditions or can be used to
provide other protection and control
functions.
Functions
Phase fault protection
Figure 2 shows the characteristics of
the three phase overcurrent elements
(I>, I>> and I>>>), their respective
time delays (t>, t>> and t>>>) and the
undercurrent element (I<).
relay has a choice of nine inverse and
one definite time characteristic as
shown in Figure 12.
This element has a reset timer to assist
faster clearance of intermittent
recurrent faults. There are two other
elements [(I>>/t>>) and (I>>>/t>>>)]
for each phase function, which can be
selectively disabled if not required.
Thermal overload protection
The thermal overload element is a true
I2 characteristic, with adjustable
alarm and trip thresholds. The thermal
state is stored in non-volatile memory.
Earth fault protection
The earth fault elements are
designated (Io>/to>), (Io>>/to>>)
and (Io>>>/to>>>), and their
respective time delays are (to>, to>>,
to>>>).
Directional elements (KCEG)
Directional fault elements are
polarised by the quadrature phase-
phase voltage. The phase directional
elements are provided with
synchronous polarization which is
maintained after the voltage collapses
so that decisive operation is ensured.
For KCEG 142/242 relays, the
polarizing voltage (–-3Vo) is internally
derived from the three phase-neutral
voltages applied to the relay. In the
case of the KCEG 112/152, the
Ith
TC
I>
Time
t>
I>>
t>>
I< I>>>
t>>>
Current
Multiple IDMT curves or definite time operation
for phase and earth fault low sets.
Two independent high set stages with definite
time operation for both phase and earth fault
elements.
Undercurrent element for breaker fail and the
auto-resetting of flags.
Figure 2: Overcurrent characteristic
polarizing voltage must be externally
derived from an open delta winding
on the line voltage transformers or via
a voltage transformer in the earth
path. The earth fault elements are
provided with the same range of time
and current settings.
Undercurrent elements and three
phase loss of load
Two undercurrent elements are
provided, one for phase faults (I<)
and one for earth fault (Io<).
The phase fault undercurrent element
can be used for loss of load detection.

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Circuit breaker failure and back-trip
This protection feature allows the relay
to trip the upstream circuit breaker
when a local breaker failure condition
is detected and can be energised both
from operation of the relay or an
external trip. Figure 3 shows a typical
back-trip method for a fault on Feeder
1 that should be cleared by Relay 2
and circuit breaker B (CB-B). If CB-B
fails to clear the fault, it will be
cleared by the back-trip contact of
Relay 2 tripping CB-A.
Undervoltage protection (KCEG)
A separate characteristic can be set to
provide an output for undervoltages
which are phase-phase, phase-neutral,
three phase or single phase.
An independently set timer, tV< is
used with this function which can
allow a voltage controlled overcurrent
feature to be created by switching
between different current settings in
the two groups. The undervoltage
element can be blocked when the
circuit breaker is open.
Underfrequency
A delayed underfrequency element is
available which can be used to
initiate direct load shed tripping.
Busbar protection
Protection of busbars can also be
achieved by using the start and
blocking contacts of the K relays.
If in Figure 3, relay 1 has a standard
IDMT characteristic for I>, but a fast
acting I>> element (time delay of
typically 50ms) which is blocked by
the downstream relays for feeder
CB-B
Relay 2
Feeder 1 Feeder 2
Figure 3: Back trip fault clearance
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faults, an economical form of busbar
protection can be applied to a system.
This can be used where dedicated
busbar protection can not be justified.
Rectifier protection
A special inverse time curve provides
protection for silicon rectifiers. Where
used with the thermal overload,
instantaneous short circuit and
restricted earth fault protection, both
the transformer and rectifier can be
fully protected.
Broken conductor detection
The relay can provide a broken
conductor alarm when it detects load
current in only two out of three
conductors.
Circuit breaker maintenance data
An alarm is provided to indicate the
need for circuit breaker maintenance
based upon the number of circuit
breaker operations or upon the
summated contact breaking duty.
The circuit breaker trip time is stored
in the fault records.
Incomer
Relay 1
CB-A Back trip
CB-C CB-D
Relay 3 Relay 4
Feeder 3
Configuration
Logic
The configuration of the relay, to meet
the required applications, is
accomplished in software. Setting
logic function links, together with the
assignment of inputs and outputs,
define the way that the relay will
operate. This allows:
● Selection of features
● Implementation of user defined
logic using auxiliary timers
● Control of the integral disturbance
and event recorder
These may be defined by the user via
the relay front panel function keys, or
remotely by a PC via the
communications system.
Alternative setting group
Two setting groups allow the user to
assign settings for different operating
conditions. Several methods of
selecting the alternative setting group
are provided.
Ancillary Functions
Measurements
The measurement values provided by
the relay can be accessed by an
integral back-lit liquid crystal display
or via the serial port eliminating the
need for additional instrumentation to
be mounted on the panel. The
measurements can be displayed in
either primary or secondary values as
selected by the user.
The following quantities are provided
as standard:
● phase current
● neutral current
● frequency
● thermal ammeter
● peak demand ammeter
Additional values are provided by the
KCEG, as follows:
● phase voltage
● line voltage
● zero sequence voltage
● watts (single phase and three
phase)
● VArs (single phase and three
phase)
● volt amps
● power factor
Fault records
The last five faults are recorded by the
relay. They include:
● fault flags
● currents
● voltages (where measured)
● circuit breaker operation time
Event records
Fifty events are stored in a buffer.
Software is available to enable the
events to be downloaded to a PC.
An event record is logged following a
change of state of a control input or
output relay, local setting change, or
operation of a control function.
Records are time tagged to a
resolution of 1ms. Fault records and
alarms are also stored as events.
Disturbance records
The internal disturbance recorder has
up to 7 analogue, 16 digital and 1
time channel (depending on the model
selected). The recorder can be
triggered from any relay output and/
or digital input, and can store one
complete record. Data is sampled 8
times per cycle and each channel can
store up to 512 samples. Software is
available to allow records to be
accessed and displayed by a PC.
Test Features
A number of features are provided to
enable the relay to be thoroughly
tested during commissioning, routine
maintenance and fault finding
operations:
● Power-on diagnostics
● Continuous self monitoring
● The verification of input quantities
by the measurement functions
● The on/off states of the digital
inputs and relay outputs can be
displayed
Hardware Description
KCGG and KCEG relays are housed
in Midos modular cases, suitable for
either rack or panel mounting as
shown in Figures 13, 14 and 15.
The relays can have up to 4 CT and
up to 3 VT analogue inputs. They
provide 3 or 8 optically isolated
inputs and 4 or 8 programmable
outputs depending on the model
selected, together with a dedicated
watchdog relay.
The front panel contains a 2 x 16
character alphanumeric back-lit liquid
crystal display (LCD). The back-light is
activated when the keypad is touched
and will automatically switch off,
conserving power, after 15 minutes of
keypad inactivity. Four push-buttons
provide local access to the relay’s
menu. There are also 3 light emitting
diodes (LED) for visual indication of
the relay’s status, ie. relay healthy,
trip, alarm.
Standard Midos terminal blocks are
located at the rear of the relay
providing connections for all input
and output circuits. Each terminal will
accept up to two connections using
either; an ‘L’ shaped ring connector
fastened with a 4mm diameter (M4)
screw or; a snap-on connector
compliant with BS5057 or equivalent.
User Interface
Front panel user interface
The features of the relay can be
accessed through a menu driven
system. The menu is arranged in the
form of a table, into each column of
which, related items (menu cells) are
grouped.
The front panel LCD displays one
menu cell at a time. The complete
menu system can be traversed with
the relay’s front cover in place by
using the ‘F’ key. Easier access can
be made with the cover off by using
the ‘+’ and ‘-’ keys, which are also
used to change the relay settings.
Remote access user interface
The menu table can also be accessed
via the remote communications
facility. This allows all of the menu
cells in a column to be displayed
simultaneously on the screen of a PC.
Changes to a menu cell can be made
from the PC keyboard.
Serial communication
The relays are interconnected via a
shielded, twisted wire pair known as
K-Bus. Up to 32 relays may be
connected in parallel across the bus.
The K-Bus is connected through a
protocol converter known as KITZ,
either directly or via a modem, to the
RS232 port of the PC. The KITZ
provides signals over the bus which
are RS485 based and are transmitted
at 64kbits/s. The K-Bus connection is
shown in Figure 5.
This system allows up to 32 relays to
be accessed through one RS232
communications port. A pictorial
representation of this is shown in
Figure 4.
Software is available with each KITZ
to provide access to the relay to read
and change settings. Additional
software entitled ‘Protection Access
Software & Toolkit’ is available. This
provides access to the event recorder
and other additional functions.
Each relay is directly addressable
over the bus to allow communication
with any selected relay. Global
commands may also be given to all
relays on the network.
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It should be noted that protection
tripping and blocking signals are not
routed via the K-Bus. Separate Relay 32 Relay 4 Relay 3 Relay 2 Relay 1
conventional cabling is used for this
purpose; where appropriate the
isolated 48V dc supply available on
each relay is used to energise the
optically-isolated inputs.

Communications protocol
The communications protocol used
with K Range relays is designated Protocol
converter
Courier. The Courier language has
been developed specifically for the KITZ
purpose of developing generic PC
programs that will, without RS232
K-Bus
modification, communicate with any
device using the Courier language. Desktop
computer
In the Courier system, all information PC
resides within the relay. Each time
communication is established with the
relay, the requested information is
loaded to the PC. The protocol Figure 4: Basic communication system
includes extensive error checking
routines to ensure the system remains
reliable and secure.

Password protection
Password protection is provided on
settings which alter the configuration
of the relay, any accidental change to
which could seriously affect the ability
of the relay to perform its intended
function, ie. enable/disable settings,
protection function characteristic
selection, scheme logic settings and
system VT and CT ratios.

K bus screened
2 core cable

Figure 5: Typical communications terminal arrangement

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 P2 P1
A 4
S2 S1 13
B AC/DC WD 6 Relay healthy
supply
C Vx 14 3
A WD 5 Relay failed
21
30
C B 22 RL0 32 User definable output
Phase rotation 23
34

24 RL1 36 User definable output

25
38
RL2 40 User definable output
26
27 42
RL3 44 User definable output
28
KCGG 122 1

Case earth
46 connection
Case earth User definable input L0
54
1 29 30 48
3 31 User definable input L1
4 32
K–Bus communications port
5 6 33 34 50 56
7 8 35 36 User definable input L2
9 10 37 38 52
39 40 Logic input common (1) 7
13 14 41 42
+48V field voltage
43 44 8
17 18 45 46
19 20 47 48
21 22 49 50 Notes:
23 24 51 52 (1) (a) CT shorting links make
53 54 before (b) and (c) disconnect.
25 26
55 56 (b) Short terminals break before (c).
27 28 (c) Long terminal
SCN
(d) Pin terminal (pcb type).
Module terminal blocks (2) CT connections are typical only.
viewed from rear
(with integral case earth link) (3) Earth connections are typical only.

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Figure 6: Typical application diagram KCGG 122
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P2 P1
A 4
S2 S1 13
B AC/DC WD 6 Relay healthy
A
supply
C Vx 14 3

21 WD 5 Relay failed
C B
Phase rotation 30
22 RL0 32 User definable output
23
34
Case earth RL1 36 User definable output
24
25
1 29 38
30
3 4 31 32 RL2 40 User definable output
26
5 6 33 34 27 42
7 8 35 36
RL3 44 User definable output
9 10 37 38
39
28 29
40
13 14 41 42 KCGG 142 RL4 31 User definable output
43 44
17 18 46 33
45 46 User definable input L0
19 20 47 48 RL5 35 User definable output
21 22 48
49 50 User definable input L1 37
23 24 51 52
50 RL6 39 User definable output
25 26 53 54 User definable input L2
55 56 52 41
27 28
Logic input common (1) RL7 43 User definable output
SCN

Module terminal blocks 45 1

viewed from rear User definable input L3
(with integral case earth link) Case earth
47 connection
User definable input L4
54
Notes: 49
(1) (a) CT shorting links make User definable input L5
K–Bus communications port
before (b) and (c) disconnect. 51 56
(b) Short terminals break before (c).
User definable input L6
(c) Long terminal 53 7
User definable input L7
(d) Pin terminal (pcb type). +48V field voltage
55 8
(2) CT connections are typical only. Logic input common (2)
(3) Earth connections are typical only.

Figure 7: Typical application diagram KCGG 142

 Direction of forward current flow

P2 P1 4
A 13
AC/DC WD 6 Relay healthy
S2 S1 supply
B 14 3
Vx
A C
21 WD 5 Relay failed
A B C
30
C B 22 RL0 32 User definable output
Phase rotation 23
N
34

dn 24 RL1 36 User definable output

25
38
da RL2 40 User definable output
26
27 42
RL3 44 User definable output
28
1
19 KCEG 112
Case earth
20 connection
Case earth
54
1 29 30 46
3 31 User definable input L0 K–Bus communications port
4 32
56
5 6 33 34 48
7 8 35 36 User definable input L1
9 10 37 38
50 7
39 40 User definable input L2
13 14 41 42 +48V field voltage
52 8
43 44 Logic input common (1)
17 18 45 46
19 20 47 48
21 22 49 50 Notes:
23 24 51 52 (1) (a) CT shorting links make
53 54 before (b) and (c) disconnect.
25 26
55 56 (b) Short terminals break before (c).
27 28
(c) Long terminal
SCN
(d) Pin terminal (pcb type).
Module terminal blocks (2) CT connections are typical only.
viewed from rear
(with integral case earth link) (3) Earth connections are typical only.

Figure 8: Typical application diagram KCEG 112

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Direction of forward current flow

P2 P1
A 13
S2 S1 AC/DC
B supply 4
A 14
Vx WD Relay healthy
C 6
A B C 21 3
C B
Phase rotation WD 5 Relay failed
22
N 23 30
RL0 32 User definable output
n
24 34
25
RL1 36 User definable output
a b c
26 38
Case earth 27 RL2 40 User definable output
1 29 30 KCEG 142 42
3 4 31 32 28
17 RL3 44 User definable output
5 6 33 34
7 8 35 36 29
9 10 37 38 18 RL4 User definable output
31
39 40
13 14 33
41 42
19
43 44 RL5 35 User definable output
17 18 45 20
46 37
19 20 47 48 46
21 22 User definable input L0 RL6 39 User definable output
49 50
23 24 51 52 48 41
User definable input L1
25 26 53 54 RL7 43 User definable output
55 56 50
27 28 User definable input L2 1
SCN 52
Logic input common (1) Case earth
Module terminal blocks 45 connection
viewed from rear User definable input L3
(with integral case earth link) 54
47
User definable input L4
Notes: K–Bus communications port
49 56
(1) (a) CT shorting links make
User definable input L5
before (b) and (c) disconnect.
51 7
(b) Short terminals break before (c). User definable input L6
(c) Long terminal +48V field voltage
53 8
(d) Pin terminal (pcb type). User definable input L7
(2) CT connections are typical only. 55
Logic input common (2)
(3) Earth connections are typical only.

Figure 9: Typical application diagram KCEG 142

 Direction of forward current flow
P2 P1
A 13 4
S2 S1 AC/DC
B supply WD 6 Relay healthy
A Vx 14
C 3
A B C 21 WD Relay failed
5
C B
Phase rotation 30
22
N 23 RL0 32 User definable output
34
dn
24 RL1 User definable output
25 36
Case earth da 38
26 RL2 40 User definable output
1 29 30 27
3 4 31 32 42
5 6 33 34 RL3 44 User definable output
28
7 8 35 36
29
9 10 37 38 19
RL4 31 User definable output
39 40
13 14 41 42 20 33
43 44 RL5 User definable output
17 35
18 45 46 KCEG 152
19 20 37
47 48
21 22 46
49 50 User definable input L0 RL6 39 User definable output
23 24 51 52 48 41
25 26 53 54 User definable input L1
RL7 43 User definable output
55 56 50
27 28
User definable input L2
SCN 1
52
Logic input common (1)
Module terminal blocks Case earth
viewed from rear 45
User definable input L3 connection
(with integral case earth link)
47 54
Notes: User definable input L4
(1) (a) CT shorting links make 49 K–Bus communications port
before (b) and (c) disconnect. User definable input L5 56
(b) Short terminals break before (c). 51
User definable input L6 7
(c) Long terminal
(d) Pin terminal (pcb type). 53 +48V field voltage
User definable input L7 8
(2) CT connections are typical only. 55
(3) Earth connections are typical only. Logic input common (2)
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Figure 10: Typical application diagram KCEG 152

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Direction of forward current flow

13 Series 4
P2 P1 AC/DC supply Vx REG WD Relay failed
A 14 6
S2 S1 3
B
9 WD Relay healthy
Supply to trip coil 5
C 10
A B C 30

A 21 RL0 32 User definable output

N 34
22 RL1 User definable output
C B 23 36
Phase rotation n
38
24 RL2 40 User definable output
a b c 25
42
Case earth
26 RL3 44 User definable output
1 29 30 27
29
3 4 31 32
5 6 33 34 RL4 31 User definable output
28
7 8 35 36 33
17
9 10 37 38 RL5 35 User definable output
39 40 18
13 14 41 42 37
KCEG 242
43 44 19 RL6 39 User definable output
17 18 45 46
19 20 20 41
47 48
21 22 RL7 43 User definable output
49 50 User definable input L0
23 24 51 46
52
48 1
25 26 53 54 User definable input L1
55 56 50 Case earth
27 28
User definable input L2 connection
SCN
52
Logic input common (1)
Module terminal blocks
45
viewed from rear User definable input L3
(with integral case earth link)
47 54
Notes: User definable input L4
(1) (a) CT shorting links make 49 K–Bus communications port
before (b) and (c) disconnect. User definable input L5 56
(b) Short terminals break before (c). 51
(c) Long terminal User definable input L6
(d) Pin terminal (pcb type). 53 7
User definable input L7
(2) CT connections are typical only. +48V field voltage
55 8
(3) Earth connections are typical only. Logic input common (2)

Figure 11: Typical application diagram KCEG 242

 IEC and special application curves ANSI/IEEE curves
10000 10000

10.000

Rectifier
curve

1000 1000

1.000

Operating time (seconds)

Operating time (seconds)

100 100

Time (x t)
0.100
10 10

LTI 30xDT
No pre-fault load
SI 30xDT MI
Pre-fault load at
50% thermal state
1 1 VI
EI 10xDT Pre-fault load at
0.010 70% thermal state
VI 30xDT
STI 30xDT Pre-fault load at
EI 90% thermal state

0.1 0.1
1 10 100 1 10 100

Multiples of setting Multiples of setting

0.001
LTI 30xDT Long time inverse MI Moderately inverse 1 2 3 4 5 6
SI 30xDT* Standard inverse VI Very inverse Current (xlth>)
EI 10xDT* Extremely inverse EI Extremely inverse
VI 30xDT* Very inverse
STI 30xDT Shot time inverse
*IEC standard characteristic All characteristics are definite time above 30x except extremely inverse.
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Figure 12: IDMT curves. Figure 13: Thermal curves

 Technical Data

Ratings
Inputs:
AC current (In) 1A or 5A
AC voltage (Vn) 110V or 440V nominal phase-phase
Frequency 50/60Hz

Auxiliary voltage (Vx) KCGG 122,142 and KCEG 112,142,152

Nominal (V) Operative range (V)
dc dc ac
24/125 19/150 50/153
or
48/250 33/300 87/265
KCEG242 only
100/250 60/300 60/265
Outputs:
Field voltage supply
(for optically-isolated digital inputs) 48V dc (current limit: 60mA)
Capacitor discharge trip 50V dc, 680µF

Burdens
AC current 0.02VA at In = 1A
0.03VA at In = 5A
AC voltage 0.02VA at 110V phase-phase
DC auxiliary voltage 4W to 12W*
AC auxiliary voltage 6VA to 23VA*
Optically-isolated inputs 0.25W per input
*Note: Depending on the number of inputs and outputs energised.

Thermal withstand
AC current inputs 3.2In continuous
30In for 3s
AC voltage inputs 2 x Vn continuously
2.6Vn for 10s
where Vn = 110V phase-phase

Accuracy
Operating times
t>/to> Typically ±5% plus 20 – 40ms
t>>/to>>/t>>>/to>>> Typically ±0.5% plus 10 – 45ms
Reset time
t>/to> Typically ±1% ±50ms
Measurements
Voltage Typically ±2% Vn
Current Typically ±2% In
Power Typically ±4% Pn
Frequency Typically ±0.02Hz

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Transformer turns ratios
Current transformers 1:1 to 9999:1
Voltage transformers 1:1 to 9999:1

Current transformer requirements

The following CT requirements are based on a maximum prospective fault
current of 50In and the relay having a maximum high setting of 25In. The CT
requirements are designed to provide operation of the phase and earth fault
elements. When the criteria for a specific application are in excess of those
detailed above or the actual resistance exceeds the limiting value quoted, the CT
requirements may need to be increased. CT requirements for a variety of further
applications are provided in publication R6096. Where the relays are being
used for restricted earth fault protection the CTs must be of the correct size to
assure stability as described in publication R4120.

KCGG 122,142 and KCEG 112,142,152

Relay and CT Nominal output Accuracy limit Limiting lead
secondary Accuracy class factor x rated resistance
rating (A) (VA) current one way Ω
1 2.5 10P 20 0.6
5 7.5 10P 20 0.06
KCEG242
1 7.5 10P 15 0.7
5 10 10P 20 0.06

Overcurrent settings
Phase fault

Threshold (Is)
KCGG 122,142 KCEG 242
KCEG 112,142,152
I> 0.08 – 3.2In 0.4 – 2.4In
I>> 0.08 – 32In 0.4 – 32In
I>>> 0.08 – 32In 0.4 – 32In
I< 0.02 – 3.2In 0.02 – 3.2In

Earth fault

All models
Standard Special (provided on request)
Io> 0.005 – 0.8In 0.02 – 3.2*
Io>> 0.005 – 8.0In 0.02 – 32In*
Io>>> 0.005 – 8.0In 0.02 – 32In*
Io< 0.005 – 0.8In 0.02 – 3.2In

*Notes: 1. For operation for earth faults below 0.2In with the KCEG 242,
there must be sufficient load current to power the relay or
alternatively, an auxiliary voltage supply.
2. The special settings may be required where limitations on the CT
ratio result in a need for an unusually high earth fault setting.
Otherwise the standard setting range should be chosen.
Thermal Alarm 0 – 110% of thermal state
Ith> 0.08 – 3.2In
tc 1 to 120 minutes

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 Directional settings (KCEG)
Characteristic angle
Zone of operation
Voltage polarising threshold
(overcurrent directional elements)
Voltage polarising threshold Vop>
(earth fault directional elements)
Undervoltage trip threshold V<
Undervoltage V<
Underfrequency F<
Reset
–180° to +180° in 1° steps
Characteristic angle ±90°
110Vn: 0.6V fixed
440Vn: 2.4V fixed
110Vn: 0.6V to 80V in 0.2V steps
440Vn: 2.4V to 320V in 0.8V steps
110Vn: 1.0V to 220V in 1.0V steps
440Vn: 4.0V to 880V in 4.0V steps
Vn = 110V: 0 to 220V
Vn = 440V: 0 to 880V
46 to 64Hz in 0.01Hz steps
F< +0.05Hz

Time settings (in graded steps)

to>/t> (definite time) 0 to 100s
tRESET 0 to 60s
to>>/t>> 0 to 100s
to>>>/t>>> 0 to 100s
tV< 0 to 10s
tAUX 1 0 to 2 x 106s (24 days)
tAUX 2 0 to 2 x 106s (24 days)
tAUX 3 0 to 2 x 106s (24 days)
tBF 0 to 10s
tTRIP/tCLOSE 0.5s to 5s
IDMT curves See Figure 12.

Digital inputs
Optically-isolated inputs 3 (KCGG 122/KCEG 112)
8 (All other models)
Maximum operating voltage >35V dc
Maximum input resistance 50V dc
AC immunity 50V

Contacts
Output relays 4 (KCGG 122/KCEG 112)
8 (All other models)
Contact rating Make: 30A and carry for 0.2s
Carry: 5A continuous
Break: dc 50W resistive
25W inductive
(L/R = 0.04s)
ac 1250VA
Subject to maxima of 5A and 300V.
Watchdog relays 1 make and 1 break
Make: 10A and carry for 0.2s
Carry: 5A continuous
Break: dc 30W resistive
15W inductive
(L/R = 0.04s)
ac 1250VA
Subject to maxima of 5A and 300V.

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Durability
Loaded contact
Unloaded contact
Communications port (K-Bus)
Transmission mode
Signal levels
Message format
Data rate
Connection
Cable type
Cable length
Connector
Isolation
High voltage withstand
Dielectric withstand
IEC 255-5: 1977
High voltage impulse
IEC 255-5: 1977
Electrical Environment
DC supply interruption
IEC 255-11: 1979
AC ripple on dc supply
IEC 255-11: 1979
High frequency disturbance
IEC 255-22-1: 1988 Class III
Fast transient disturbance
IEC 255-22-4: 1992 Class IV
10,000 operations minimum
100,000 operation minimum
Synchronous
RS485
HDLC
64 kbits/s
Multidrop (32 units)
Screened twisted pair
1000m
Screw terminals
2kV rms for 1 minute
2kV rms for 1 minute between all case
terminals (except terminals 1)
connected together and the
case earth/terminals 1.
2kV rms for 1 minute between all
terminals of independent circuits with
terminals on each independent circuit
connected together.
1.5kV rms for 1 minute across open
contacts of output relays.
1kV rms for 1 minute across the open
contacts of the watchdog relays.
Three positive and three negative
impulses of 5kV peak, 1.2/50µs,
0.5J between all terminals and all
terminals (except terminals 1) and
case earth/terminal 1.
10ms interruption in the auxiliary
supply.
12% ac ripple on the dc supply.
2.5kV peak between independent
circuits and case.
1.0kV peak across terminals of the
same circuit.
4kV, 5kHz applied directly to all
inputs.
4kV, 2.5kHz applied directly to
auxiliary voltage, watchdog and trip
capacitor.
4kV, 2.5kHz via capacitor clamp to
all inputs.
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 Electrostatic discharge
IEC 255-22-2: 1996 Class 3
EMC Compliance
89/336/EEC
EN 50081-2: 1994
EN 50082-2: 1995
Product safety
73/23/EEC
EN 61010-1: 1993/A2: 1995
EN 60950: 1992/A3: 1995
Atmospheric environment
Temperature
IEC 68-2-1: 1990 (cold)
IEC 68-2-2: 1974 (dry heat)
Humidity
IEC 68-2-3: 1969
Enclosure Protection
IEC 529: 1989
Mechanical environment
Vibration
IEC255-21-1: 1988
Shock and bump
IEC255-21-2: 1988
Seismic
IEC255-21-3: 1993
IEEE/ANSI tests
C37.90.2 - 1989
C39.90.1 - 1989
C37.90.2 - 1987
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8kV discharge in air with cover in
place.
4kV point contact discharge with
cover removed.
Compliance to the European
Commission Directive on EMC is
claimed via the Technical Construction
File route.
Generic Standards were used to
establish conformity.
Compliance with 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
56 days at 93% RH and +40°C
IP50 (dust protected)
Response Class 1
Endurance Class 1
Shock response Class 1
Shock withstand Class 1
Bump Class 1
Class 1
Standard for relay systems associated
with electrical power apparatus.
Surge withstand capability (SWC)
Radio electromagnetic interference
(with amended field strength of
35V/m)
Cases
103.6
KCGG122 149 4 holes Ø 4.4
23.5
KCGG142 Midos size 4
KCEG112
All dimensions in mm.
KCEG142 168 159
Midos size 6
KCEG152
KCEG242 Midos size 8
Push button
151
projection 10 max.
Case outlines are shown in Figures 14, 15 and 16.
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details.

32 212
25 min.

177 157 max.

155
Flush mounting. 11

Figure 15: Case outlines size 6

52 155.4
200 4 holes Ø 4.4
97 4 holes Ø 4.4 24
23.5

All dimensions in mm.

168 159
168 159

Push button
Push button 203
99 projection 10 max.
projection 10 max.
Panel cut-out:
Panel cut-out: Flush mounting fixing details.
Flush mounting fixing details.
32 212
32 212 25 min.
25 min.

177 157 max.

177 157 max.

206 11
103 Flush mounting.
Flush mounting. 11
All dimensions in mm.

Figure 14: Case outlines size 4 Figure 16: Case outlines size 8

Additional information

Service Manual R8551

Courier Communications R4113
CT Requirements for the Application of Midos Relays R6096
K Range Relay Schemes R6536
KCEU141/241 R6537
KITZ101/102/103 R6521
KITZ201 R6542
Restricted Earth Fault Protection using K Range Overcurrent Relays R4120

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 Information required with order

Relay type: K C GG 0 1 D 0

122 1 2 2
142 1 4 2

Configuration:
Standard 0 1

Case size:
Size 4 MIDOS Flush Mounting D

Auxiliary voltage:
24/125V 2
48/250V 5

Not used

CT Rating:
1A CT (0.005In to 0.8In for earth faults) standard C
1A CT (0.02In to 3.2In for earth faults) special D
5A CT (0.005In to 0.8In for earth faults) standard E
5A CT (0.02In to 3.2In for earth faults) special F

Language:
English E
French F
German G
Spanish S

* Note: See ‘Overcurrent settings’, page 15.

It will be assumed that the standard version will be required unless
otherwise stated in the order.

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 Relay type: KC EG 0 1

112 1 1 2
142 1 4 2
152 1 5 2
242 2 4 2

Configuration:
Standard 0 1

Case size:
Size 4 MIDOS Flush Mounting (KCEG112 only) D
Size 6 MIDOS Flush Mounting (KCEG142/152 only) F
Size 8 MIDOS Flush Mounting (KCEG242 only) H

Auxiliary voltage:
24/125V (except KCEG242) 2
48/250V (except KCEG242) 5
110/250V (KCEG242 only) 9

Operating Voltage:
110 Vac; 50 - 60Hz 1
440 Vac; 50 - 60Hz 4

CT Rating:
1A CT (0.005In to 0.8In for earth faults) standard C
1A CT (0.02In to 3.2In for earth faults) special D
5A CT (0.005In to 0.8In for earth faults) standard E
5A CT (0.02In to 3.2In for earth faults) special F

Language:
English E
French F
German G
Spanish S

* Note: See ‘Overcurrent settings’, page 15.

It will be assumed that the standard version will be required unless
otherwise stated in the order.

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 Glossary

Courier A communications language developed to provide generic

control, monitoring, data extraction and setting changes on
remote devices (primarily on protective relays) within the
substation environment.
K-Bus The 64 kbit/s twisted pair cable used to connect Courier
compatible devices and transfer Courier data.
KITZ The interface unit which converts between K-Bus and IEC870
format data.
PC Personal computer

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