373-ELR Earth Leakage

Protection Relay
Residual current devices are used to detect potentially dangerous earth
fault currents before damage is caused. An undetected fault current may
lead to cables overheating, which could start a fire. If high fault currents
are involved, hazardous voltages may also appear on earthed equipment,
putting lives at risk. The 373-ELR earth leakage protection relay allows the
fault current to be continuously monitored and compared with the user
selectable leakage level. Should the leakage exceed this level, the relay will
trip to indicate a fault condition. With a very fast response time of under
40ms, the supply can be disconnected before serious damage can occur.
This product is intended to provide a high degree of earth leakage
protection and monitoring for any electrical equipment, specifically motors
and their control gear, generator sets and transformers.

Description
The 373-ELR range offers a standard DPCO version, incorporating a single set point,
LED leakage level indicator and double-pole change over relay contacts. The default
Features relay operation is to de-energise on trip, however, relay operation can be reversed to
Precision digital settings energise on trip by fitting a wire link between two terminals. For additional
LED bar graph display functionality, an optional pre-alarm relay version is available where the main set point
10 selectable trip levels – 30mA relay has two single-pole change over contacts, one which will de-energise on trip
to 10A function and the other which will de-energise when the leakage level reaches 60% of
16 selectable time delay – the selected setting.
0ms to 10 seconds
This protector does not check the continuity of any part of the earthing circuit. It is
Less than 40ms response time
designed for secondary protection due to the externally connected current
0-1mA analogue output transformer and contactor components. Life protection devices require an integral CT
8 amp 250V rated relay contacts and main contactor.
User selectable energise or
de-energise link Operation
Double-pole change over relay The 373-ELR features two incremental rotary selector switches on the front panel
Single-pole pre-alarm option and a series of LED annunciators. The 10 position trip current switch offers
selectable earth leakage current settings from 30mA to 10 amps and the 16 position
time delay set point switch offers additional delay for fault discrimination, selectable
Benefits from 0 to 10 seconds. When the 30mA trip current leakage is selected, the time
DIN-rail 43880 enclosure delay is disabled. Once the trip current and time delay selections have been made,
Switched mode supply accepts a a green LED provides indication of mains healthy supply. The red LED will
wide range of auxiliary voltages automatically illuminate if the pre-set leakage level has been exceeded, after any
Detects residual current flow selected time delay.
Isolation of faulty circuits
Insulation monitoring The unit also incorporates a bar graph of five yellow LEDs providing indication of
Advanced warning of faults the level of leakage in 20% increments. When all five LEDs are illuminated the
leakage level has reached 100% of the set point setting. The enhanced pre-alarm
Complementary range of core
single-pole change over relay contact version also incorporates a red LED providing
balanced CTs
indication that the level of leakage has reached 60% of the selected range and that
Protection of expensive power assets the pre-alarm relay has operated.

Applications The unit features a combined reset and test button. A short press of the button will
Switchgear reset the unit after a trip and one long press initiates an electronic confidence
check. The relay latches on to a fault until the test/reset button is pressed or the
Distribution systems
auxiliary power is removed. The relay will de-energise on trip (fail safe) as standard.
Generator sets Fitting a link between two terminals will select energise on trip.
Control panels
Building management Analogue Outputs
Utility power monitoring The 373-ELR unit incorporates a 0/1mA analogue output which equals 0% to 100%
Process control of the selected tripping level. It can be used to drive an external test meter or panel
Motor protection meter, thus providing measurements for test commissioning and a useful indication
Transformer protection of potential problems. The analogue output also enables fault level diagnosis to be
communicated into building management or intelligent SCADA systems, whereby
insulation deterioration can be monitored over a period of time and preventative
Approvals
Approvals maintenance arrangements made prior to expensive equipment failure.
cRUus Approved File
cRUus
No. Approved File
E203000
Number E203000 Core Balanced Current Transformers
The leakage current is determined by passing the phase conductors (and neutral if
present) through a core balanced current transformer. All supply cables must pass
through the same aperture. The current transformers sum the currents flowing into
and back from the load. Ideally, the load will have no leakage current, so current
flow through the CT will completely cancel out. For example, 100 amps flowing into
load and 97 amps flowing back provides an output of 3 amps. Crompton offers a
full range of core balanced current transformers suitable for use with 373-ELR earth
leakage protection relays.
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 Specification - Earth Leakage Dimensions

Measuring input From core balanced current transformer 110.0mm 4.32"

Overload 20 x nominal for 1 second
73.0mm 2.87"
Frequency 50Hz or 60Hz ±10%
Auxiliary voltage 12-48V dc, 24-48V ac and dc or
100-250V ac and dc
Auxiliary burden Less than 1.5 Watts
Trip current settings Selectable 30mA, 100mA, 200mA, 300mA,
500mA, 1A, 2A, 3A, 5A, 10A
Trip accuracy 50% <trip point current
<100% in accordance with IEC 1543
Trip response time <40ms (at 5 x rated trip current, ignoring the
selected time delay)
Time delay set points Selectable 0ms, 50ms, 100ms, 150ms, 200ms,
300ms, 400ms, 500ms, 600ms, 700ms,
800ms, 900ms, 1 second, 2 seconds, 5
seconds, 10 seconds. When 30mA leakage is 33.0mm 1.3"
selected, the time delay is disabled
48.0mm 1.89"
Indication 5 yellow LED bar graph for leakage levels
Red LED indicated trip function
Green LED indicated auxiliary power 71.0mm
presence 2.79"
Red LED pre-alarm indication (SPCO
version only)
Relay contacts Standard: 2-pole change over
Option: 2 1-pole change over (pre-alarm
and main alarm)

90.5mm
46.0mm
62.5mm
Relay contact rating 8 amps at 250V ac

3.56"
2.46"

1.87"
8 amps at 30V dc resistive
Relay mechanical life >100,000 operations
Analogue output 0 to 1mA = 0 to 100% of selected tripping
level. Compliance 1V, accuracy 10%
Enclosure style DIN 43880, rail width 70mm
Material Flame retardant UL94V0 DIN 43880
Terminals 1 to 4mm2 solid or stranded conductors.
IP20 protection
Operating temperature –10°C to +60°C Connections
Storage temperature –20°C to +70°C The equipment grounding
Relative humidity <95% non condensing conductor must bypass the CT

Weight <250g
Dimensions 71mm wide x 90.5mm high x 73mm deep
2.79" wide x 3.56" high x 2.87" deep

Product Codes – Double-pole Change Over Relay

Fused
Relay Protection Cat. no. Auxiliary
Supply
50Hz 12-48V dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A1-ST
50Hz 24-48V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A2-ST
50Hz 100-250V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A3-ST Remote
60Hz 12-48V dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A1-ST Reset
Switch
60Hz 24-48V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A2-ST
60Hz 100-250V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A3-ST

Product Codes – Pre-Alarm Single-pole Change Over Relay

GND
Relay Protection Cat. no.
50Hz 12-48V dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A1-PA
50Hz 24-48V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A2-PA
50Hz 100-250V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC5-A3-PA
60Hz 12-48V dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A1-PA
60Hz 24-48V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A2-PA Link to energise
on trip
60Hz 100-250V ac and dc 373-ELRW-CBC6-A3-PA
Commissioning
Meter
Relay 1 Relay 2

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 CBT-94F Core Balanced Current
Transformers
The CBT-94F series of core balanced current transformers are exclusively
for use with our 373-ELR earth leakage protection relay. The extremely
sensitive toroidal core and secondary winding are encapsulated by a self
extinguishing case providing excellent mechanical strength, protection
from damage and electrical insulation.

Description
Residual current devices are used to detect potentially dangerous earth fault
currents before damage is caused. An undetected fault current may lead to cables
overheating, which could start a fire. If high fault currents are involved, hazardous
voltages may also appear on earthed equipment, putting lives at risk. An earth
leakage protection relay is intended to provide a high degree of protection and
monitoring for any electrical equipment, specifically motors and their control gear,
generator sets and transformers. The leakage current is determined by passing the
phase conductors (and neutral if present) through a core balanced current
transformer.

Features Operation
Leakage measurement range Primary conductors should be grouped together and fed through the current
0-10 amps transformer aperture. It is essential that each conductor passes through the device
6 models available in the same direction. Each phase conductor (and neutral if present) must pass
Integral wire sealable terminal cover through the current transformer. The current transformers sum the currents flowing
Flame retardant high impact into and back from the load. Ideally, the load will have no leakage current, so
moulded case current flow through the CT will completely cancel out. For example, 100 amps
flowing into load and 97 amps flowing back provides an output of 3 amps.

Benefits The equipment grounding conductor must always bypass the current transformer.
Reduction of high currents for ease The connections between the current transformer and protector should be kept as
of metering short as possible to minimise signal noise. For best results, use screened cable with
Wide operating temperature the screen grounded at the protector.
–10°C to +50°C
Steel mounting feet supplied
Specification
Long product life

System voltage 720V maximum

Applications
Switchgear Test voltage 3kV ac for 1 minute
Distribution systems System frequency 50Hz or 60Hz
Generator sets Primary ratings From 30mA to 10A
Control panels Secondary terminals Protected to IP20
Motor protection Operating temperature –10°C to +50°C
Transformer protection Enclosure UL94V0 flame retardant plastic
Overload protection Compliant with IEC 60044-1, VDE 0414
Mounting hardware Steel mounting feet for wall or base
mounting
Approvals
IEC 60044-1
Product Codes
Aperture
Dim E Dim A Dim B Dim C Dim D Cat no.
35mm 100mm 79mm 26mm 48.5mm CBT-94F-035
70mm 130mm 110mm 32mm 66mm CBT-94F-070
105mm 170mm 146mm 38mm 94mm CBT-94F-105
140mm 220mm 196mm 49mm 123mm CBT-94F-140
210mm 299mm 284mm 69mm 161mm CBT-94F-210
300mm 400mm 380mm – – CBT-94F-300

A 33

C D
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B

46

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