Midos Type MVGC01

Static Voltage Regulating

Control Relay

Features
● Integral line drop compensation
● Inverse or definite time
characteristics
● Reverse reactance or circulating
current compensation
● Undervoltage, overvoltage and
overcurrent supervision
● Digital voltage setting
● Comprehensive led indications and
alarms
● Local or remote voltage reduction
for load shedding or voltage
targetting
● Single relay can be used on
110/125 or 220/250V ac
supplies and 1A and 5A CTs

Figure 1: Type MVGC relay withdrawn from case.

Application
To maintain a system voltage supply
within finite limits, it is necessary to
regulate the system voltage. This is
achieved by the use of regulating
transformers of various types, the most
common being the on-load tap
changing transformer which maintains
a stable secondary voltage by
selecting appropriate tappings on the
secondary windings.
The tap changer operation is
controlled automatically by the
voltage regulating relay, which
continuously monitors the system and
initiates the tap changer mechanism.
Description
Housed in a standard size 8 case,
incorporating a terminal block for
external connections, the voltage
regulating relay, type MVGC01 is a
solid state device offering many
functions previously requiring a
number of separate relays to provide
such features as line drop
compensation, supervision and alarm
functions.

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 B B
25 S10 A S8 A RL6
A 1 2
CT B t
IC S7 1 A 1 3 MIN
26 Alarm
IC S9
24 Definite t B
X1 RL2
VC Inverse X10
Pilot X1 Range 2
23 Range X2 E E R
& 1
& Lower
RL5
2 80% RL1
VS & 1 2
IL &
IL Raise
27 + +

Figure 2: Block diagram – static voltage regulating relay.

VS + – 1 1
CT F (A B)
VR
28
& 1
1 SEC
VXL Reverse VS Volts
X1 High Low
Direct Test
Range X2 R
17 RL7 t
RL7–1 B 1 2 0-10 SEC Tap
Ref Volts Load shedding In
18 A
–3% –6% –9% RL3
COM +3% +1.5% –1.5% Out S6 2 RL6 6
RL7–2
22 VO Alarm
8 RL6 10
19 VO RL4 2 12 Alarm
20 RL4 Under
4 4 voltage RL2 RL4 5 Lower
21
volts
VU RL3 7 RL5 3
Common
13 Over
220V 9 RL1 RL3 1 Raise
VU voltage
Aux. 15 volts
Volts 110V
14 Power
0V supply Note: Both ranges of load shedding limits are shown.
circuits The relay will have limits of either
–3%, –6%, –9% or +3%, +1.5%, –1.5%
as specified with order

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 Phase to phase input voltage Phase to neutral input voltage
with single phase input current with phase to phase input current
A
A A
P1 P2 P1 P2
B B
S1 S2 S1 S2 P1 P2
C C
C B S1 S2
V1 V2 Phase rotation V1 v1

v1 110V v2 V2 v2

18 17 27 28
MVGC01

25 6
8
Alarm
26
24 10
23 12
Alarm
27
28 Lower volts
5
17 3 Common
18 1 Raise volts
22
0% 3%
19
6% 2
20 Undervoltage
See Note 2 9% 4
21 Note 1. Earth connections are typical only
220V 7
Aux. 110V
13 Overvoltage 2. Remote load shedding control when required
15 9
supply 0V 14

See Note 1

Figure 3: Application diagram – single transformer application

Operation Relay type MVGC01 incorporates line

On relay type MVGC01, the
regulated voltage, Vs is set by means
of a digital switch and the
appropriate deadband setting, ∆V%,
selected. When the regulated voltage
moves outside the deadband setting,
the relay actuates the tap changer
mechanism to regulate the power
system voltage.
In order to minimise unnecessary tap
changes due to transient voltage
fluctuations, the relay incorporates a
continuously variable delay before the
reclosure of the relevant tap change
initiating contact for 1 second. The
initial time delay is selectable for
either a definite time or a time delay
which is inversely proportional to the
degree of voltage variations from the
Vs setting.
Subsequent tap changes are initiated
after a definite inter-tap time delay.
For induction regulators, a non-pulsing
output is obtained by selecting the
inter-tap time to less than zero.
drop compensation to simulate
resistive and reactive components of
the voltage drop across a line
connected to the regulating
transformer. Compounding the
simulated line drop voltage into the
voltage regulating circuits allows a
constant supply voltage to be
maintained at the user end of the line
irrespective of the line load current.
Where the relay is used to control two
or more transformers in parallel, either
circulating current compensation, Vc,
or reverse reactance compounding
can be used to maintain a minimum
circulating current between
transformers.
Under conditions of undervoltage,
overvoltage and overcurrent,
supervision circuits can be set to
prevent undesired tap change
initiations. In the event of tap changer
mechanism failure, an alarm is
initiated afler a 3 minutes delay. This
alarm is also operated by a
circulating current detector with or
without the 3 minutes delay.

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 A A
P1 P2 P1 P2
B B
S1 S2 S1 S2
C C

V1 V2 A V1 V2

C B
v1 110V v2 v1 110V v2
Phase rotation

25 6
8
Alarm
26
24 10
23
Alarm
12
27
25 6
8
Alarm 28 5 Lower volts
26
24 10 17 3 Common
Alarm 18 1 Raise volts
23 12
See note 2 MVGC01
27 22
28 0% 3% 19
5 Lower volts
3 Common 6% 20 2
17
4
Undervoltage
18 1 Raise volts 9% 21
See Note 2 MVGC01
22 220V 7
Aux. 13 Overvoltage
0% 3% 19
110V
15 9
supply 0V
6% 2 14
20
4
Undervoltage
9% 21
220V 7 See note 1
13 Overvoltage
Aux. 110V
15 9
supply 0V
14
Note 1. Earth connections are typical only
2. Remote load shedding control when
See Note 1 required

Figure 4: Application diagram – parallel transformer operation (phase–phase voltage input and phase current)

Relay settings 80% undervoltage inhibit

Integrating timer
The initial delay timer resets at a rate
equal to the rate at which it times out.
This ensures that a tap change
sequence can only be initiated where
the mean system voltage remains
outside the deadband for the set initial
delay. For voltage swings through the
Vs setting, the initial delay timer is
reset instantaneously and a new
timing cycle is commenced.
Inter tap delay
If more than one tap change is
necessary to bring the voltage within
deadband, the inter tap delay
determines the minimum permitted
time between sequential tap changes.
This delay is continuously adjustable
for 0 to 10 seconds and is normally
set to the operating time of the tap
changer mechanism. A setting of less
than zero gives a non-pulsing output.
To prevent tap change initiation for
undervoltage/fault conditions, the
initial time delay is reset and inhibited
where the system voltage falls below
80% of the Vs setting.
Load shedding
Load shedding or voltage target in
stages of –3%, –6% or –9% can be
selected by connecting an
appropriate relay terminal to a
common terminal, 22, on the relay.
Local indication of selected load
shedding is given by led indicators on
the relay and the selector switch can
be local or remote through pilot wires.
Alternatively, voltage targets of +3%,
+1.5%, or –1.5% change in the
nominal Vs setting may be specified.

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 (%)
110

Definite
100

90

Operating time delay (% of initial delay setting)

80

70

60

50

40
Inverse = Initial time delay setting
N
30

20

10

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(N)
Vs V%
Voltage deviation from Vs in multiples of V%

Figure 5: Operating time characteristics.

Undervoltage, overvoltage detection Alarm relay

A malfunction of the tap changer An alarm output relay operates where
control system could drive the the regulating voltage continuously
transformer to upper or lower limits; to remains outside the deadband for a
prevent this, detectors are provided to period of 3 minutes, corresponding to
ensure that only tap changes which a tap changer mechanism failure.
would restore normal voltage are The time delay resets instantaneously
permitted. Undervoltage or when the voltage is restored to within
overvoltage conditions are indicated the deadband limits.
by front of panel leds and associated This feature may be removed by the
output contacts. internal switch S9.

Overcurrent detection By setting the internal S10 to B the

alarm output contact may be initiated
Separate overcurrent detectors are
by operation of the excessive
provided for excessive load current
circulating current detector to provide
and excessive circulating current
either an instantaneous or time delayed
between transformers in parallel.
alarm as set by the internal S8.
Indications of both fault conditions are
given by led indicators on the relay. Built in test facility
Operation of excessive load current
By connecting an ac voltmeter to the
detector, IL, operates an internal
‘VOLTAGE MONITOR’ terminals on
blocking relay preventing tap change the relay front panel, setting to ‘TEST’
initiation. The blocking relay can also position and turning the ‘TEST VOLTS
be operated by the excessive ADJUST’ potentiometer control, all the
circulating current detector as selected voltage settings and time delays can
by an internal setting switch. be checked by monitoring the
respective led indicators.

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Technical Data
Ratings
Rated current (In)
Auxiliary supply Vx ac
Auxiliary supply range (V)
Rated frequency
Frequency range
Burdens
Auxiliary supply
Line drop CT
Circulating current CT
Measuring input VT
Loading shedding or
voltage targets
Settings
Regulated voltage setting Vs
Deadband setting ∆V%
Initial delay setting
(refer to Figure 5)
Initial delay setting accuracy
Definite time delay
Inverse time delay
Inter-tap delay
Output pulse
Undervoltage inhibition
1A or 5A
110/120V and 220/250V
110/120V input may be regulated
voltage supply
80–160 for 110/125 connection
160–320 for 220/250 connection
50Hz or 60Hz
–6% to +2% of rated frequency
20VA max at 120V
0.4VA at rated current
0.8VA at rated current
2.0VA at 120V
–3%, –6%, –9% Vs or
+3%, +1.5%, –1.5% Vs
100–139V in 1V steps ±0.5%
±0.5 to ±3.0% of Vs continuously
adjustable
Accuracy: ±0.2% of Vs setting
1.2–12s or 12–120s continuously
variable with range selected by 1 or
10 times multiplier
1.2–12s range:
0.5s + setting,
Accuracy: –0 +0.8s or ±10%
whichever is greater
12–120s range: as setting, ±5%
1.2–12s range:
0.5s + (initial setting x 1/N)
Accuracy: –0 +0.8s or ±20%
whichever is greater
12–120s range:
Initial delay setting x 1/N
Accuracy: ±15%
where N is voltage deviation from Vs
setting in multiples of ∆V% setting
0–10s continuously adjustable ±10%
1s ±0.2s continuous output obtainable
by setting inter-tap delay to less than
zero
80% of Vs ±1%
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 Line drop compensation
Resistive setting VR
Reactive setting VXL
Circulating current compensation VC
Load shedding
Supervision
Undervoltage setting VU
Overvoltage setting VO
Circulating current setting ΙC
Load overcurrent setting ΙL
Alarm delay time
Contacts
Make and carry for 0.2s
Make and carry continuously
Break
Durability
Loaded contact
Unloaded contact
High voltage withstand
Dielectric withstand
IEC 255-5:1977
High voltage impulse
IEC 255-5:1977
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0–24V at rated current ±0.5V or ±5%
whichever is the greater
0–24V at rated current ±0.5V or ±5%
whichever is the greater
variable multiplier: 1 or 2 times
variable setting
0–24V at rated current ±0.5V or ±5%
whichever is the greater
variable multiplier: 1 or 2 times
variable setting
–3%, –6% or –9% or
+3%, +1.5% or –1.5% of Vs ±0.5%
External selection can be remote or
local
80–120V ±5%
110–160V ±5%
50–500mA for I n = 1.0A ±5%
0.25–2.5A for I n = 5.0A ±5%
1.0–2.0A for I n = 1.0A ±5%
5.0–10.0A for I n = 5.0A ±5%
3 minutes 0 to 20%
ac 7500VA with maxima of 30A
and 300V
dc 7500VA with maxima of 30A
and 300V
5A ac or dc
ac 1250VA with maxima of 5A
and 300V
dc 50W resistive
25W L/R = 0.04s with maxima
of 5A and 300V
10,000 operations minimum
100,000 operations minimum
2kV rms for 1 minute between all
terminals and case earth.
2kV rms for 1 minute between
terminals of independent circuits
including contact circuits, with
terminals on each independent circuit
connected together.
1kV rms for 1 minute across open
contacts of output relays.
5kV peak, 1.2/50µs, 0.5J between
all terminals and case earth and
between adjacent terminals.
Electrical environment
High frequency disturbance
IEC 255-22-1:1988 Class III - 2.5kV peak between
independent circuits and case.
- 1.0kV peak across terminals of the
same circuit.
No additional tolerances are required
for the operating time or the unit’s
thresholds.
Electrostatic discharge
IEC 255-22-2:1989 Class II (4.0kV) - discharge in air with
cover in place.
IEC 801-2:1991 Level 2 (4.0kV) - point contact
discharge with cover removed.
No additional tolerances are required
for the operating time or the unit’s
thresholds.

Atmospheric environment
Temperature
IEC 255-6:1988 Storage and transit -25°C to +70°C
Operating -25°C to +55°C
IEC 68-2-1:1990 Cold
IEC 68-2-2:1974 Dry heat
Humidity
IEC 68-2-3:1969 56 days at 93% RH and 40°C
Enclosure protection
IEC 529:1989 IP50 (dust protected)

Mechanical environment
Vibration
IEC 255-21-1:1988 Response Class 1
Endurance Class 1

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 155.4
4 holes 4.4 24
200

168 159

Push button 203

projection 10 max
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details

32 212 25 min.

177 157 max.

Reset

206 Flush mounting 11

All dimensions in mm

Figure 6: Case outline size 8.

Cases Information Required with

Order
Type MVGC relays are supplied in
size 8 cases. See Figure 6 Load shedding
limits: –3%, –6%, –9% Vs or
+3%, +1.5%, -1.5% Vs
Frequency

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