SERACON ELECTRONICS PVT LTD

AUTO MAINS FAILURE RELAYS AMF-01

Auto Mains Failure Relay ( AMF Relay) from SERACON is an unique solution for stand by
DG set installations where users need automatic start / stop of DG sets and change over of
power connections to load from EB supply to DG supply and vice versa.

SERACON AMF Relays are designed with latest micro-controller technology and provide the
users with hasslel free operation of their DG sets both in automatic mode and manual mode.
The relay, in addition to carrying out the DG start / Stop and power change over functions,
monitors vital engine parameters and ensures safety of the diesel engine.

. Micro-controller based design

96 x 96 DIN Standard bezel size
Small depth behind panel
( less than 80 mm)
Auto / Manual operation
2 digit seven segment LED display
for Time settings
16 status indicator LEDs
Vital engine parameters monitoring
6 adjustable settings for timers and
stop solenoid operation
Special contact for Ignition Circuit
Battery voltage monitor
Status alarms
Built in line voltage monitor
Optional High current Relay box for mounting near the DG set

Auto mode Operation : SERACON AMF-01 performs AMF control by carrying out five major
functions( high lighted) to be carried out when automating a DG set installation:

The relay monitors the utility supply all the time (EB monitoring). It has a specially designed
circuit which can detect the presence or absence of EB supply. When the EB supply is
present, the relay ensures that the DG set is stopped and the EB contactor is on.

When the EB supply fails, the EB contactor is off, DG is started( DG Start / Stop Contacts).
When the DG supply is on, DG contactor is made on. When the EB supply returns, the DG
contactor is off, EB contactor is On and The DG is stopped (Load Change over).

The relay receives from engine mounted sensors ( HWT, LLOP,V-Belt, LFL) and gives alarms
when these parameters are abnormal. It also monitors the battery voltage level and provides
an alarm (Engine monitoring) .

The relay gives one special contact to close the ignition circuit - this is necessary to keep
the battery charging during DG running in auto mode, when the panel mounted ignition
switch is in off position ( Ignition circuit close).

Manual Mode operation :

User can manually switch on the EB/ DG contactors and start / stop the DG set.
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions

96 15 65 8

1.00 General
Power supply 12 V DC / 24 V DC from station Battery
96 92
Powerr Consumption Less than 3 W
Auto / Manual Operation Provided
Functions EB supply & DG supply monitoring
DG Start / Stop O ver A ll D im ension 96 W x 96 H x 80 m m
C ut O ut D im ension 92 W x 92 H m m
EB / DG Contactor Change over A ll D im ensions in m m

Engine monitoring
Ignition circuit closing FRONT VIEW

2.00 Enclosure AMF RELAY AMF-01

Type of mounting Suitable for flush panel mounting
Over all Dimensions 96 mmW x 96mm H x 80mm D DG STR
ALARM AUTO
AUTO

Cut out Dimensions 92mmW x 92mmH

DG
DGSTP
STR MANUAL
MANUAL
Weight Less than 900 gms
Ingress Protection Ip51 ALARM
DG STP EB
EB

LOBAT
LO BAT PROG
A/M RESET A/M
PROG EBR
EBR
3.00 Inputs (please Note 1)
EB Sensing R-Y-B-N voltages from EB HWT
HWT DG
DG

DG Sensing R - N voltage from DG LLOP

LLOP DGR
DGR
DG Faults sensing Negative supply from DG sensors
START
(LLOP, V-Belt, LFL, HWT) LFL
LFL
START
FAIL
FAIL

4.00 Outputs VVBELT

BELT
DG SET
EB RLY DG RLY DG SET
EB RLY
STOP
STOP
FAIL
FAIL
DG Start / Stop/Ignition 12 / 24V signals through
3 nos. N/O contacts
EB / DG Contactor coil 2 nos Potential free contacts SERACON
Alarm 1 no. Potential free contact
Alarm 1no. N/O Contact REAR VIEW
Contact Rating 5A, 250V AC

Note : The relay provides a special Ignition contact ( which comes

on whenever DG is on) - this can be used to close the ignition
circuit during auto mode, so that the battery is kept charging. ER EY EB EN DN DR LOP HWT BLT LFL

B+ B-
5.00 Timer Settings and Ranges
T1 : Time between EB on and EBR on - 1 to 10 sec AMF
SERACON RELAY
AMF RELAY
T2 : Time between EB failure and DG start command – 1 to 10 sec
T3 : Start pulse Duration - 1 to 4 sec
T4 : Stop pulse duration - 1 to 30 sec
T5 : DG Idle run time - 1 to 5 min
IGN STP STR NC ALM ALM DGR DGR EBR EBR
Timer Accuracy : +/- 1 sec
SERACON
6.00 Stop Solenoid Action
Energise to Stop or Energise to Run ( either one is field selectable) Note : The Start / Stop/Ignition signals are 12 V/24 signals through
NO contacts. Generally there is a long distance from the AMF relay
panel and the DG set - this can vary between 10 meters to 200
7.00 Operational Indicators / Displays meters. The battaery is always kept near the DG set. The DG start /
a) 2 Digit Seven Sement LEDs for indicating time delay settings and stop solenoids draw high DC currents for operation - 16 to 20 A.
If these large current signals are taken from AMF panel, there can be
count down timings voltage drops in the lead wires and cause problems to start / stop .
b) 16 independent LEDs for indication of plant status To avoid voltage drop issues, it is advisable to use a high current relay
unit mounted on the bed of the DG set. This remote relay unit will
receive low current, coil signals only from AMF panel and actuate the
8.00 Alarms high current solenoids effectively. This way the voltage drop problems
are avoided.
5 nos Alarms for LLOP, HWT, V-Belt,LFL and LO BAT
Please contact SERACON for details about this
remote relay unit.
9.00 Temperature
Operating Temperature 0 to 55 degrees C
Storage Temperature -20 to +70 degrees C Manufactured by :
Seracon Electronics Pvt Ltd
No. B112, Block II, KSSIDC Complex
10.00 Humidity <95% non condensing Electronics City Phase 1, Hosur Road
Bangalore 560100
11.00 Warranty 18 months from date of supply

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