GEK-41831D

INSTRUCTIONS

VOLTAGE BALANCE RELAY

TYPE CFVB11B

GE Meter and Control

205 Great Valley Parkway
Malvern, PA 19355-07 15
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 3
APPLICATION 3
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS 3
BURDENS 4
RECEIVING, HANDLING AND STORAGE 4
DESCRIPTION 4
INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION 4
Induction Unit 4
Contact Structure 5
Auxiliary Units 5
CASE 5
INSTALLATION 6
LOCATION 6
MOUNTING 6
CONNECTIONS 6
INITIAL ADJUSTMENT 6
Pickup Calibration 6
Auxiliary—Circuit Rating 6
* Pickup of Auxiliary Relay and Targets 7
INSPECTION 7
MAINTENANCE 7
CUP AND STATOR 7
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 8
SHAFT AND BEARINGS 8
CONTACT CLEANING 8
CONTACT ADJUSTMENT S
TORQUE-BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 9
PERIODIC TESTS 9
RENEWAL PARTS 9

* Revised since last issue

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VOLTAGE BALANCE RELAY

TYPE CFVB11B

INTRODUCTION

APPLICATION

The Type CFVB11B voltage-balance relay is used to block relays or other devices
that will operate incorrectly when a potential—transformer fuse blows. The relay
is supplied with three-phase voltage from two sets of potential transformers. If
the three-phase voltages from the two sets of potential transformers are balanced,
the contacts of the voltage—balance relay remain in the float position (where both
contacts of the relay are open), regardless of the magnitude of the voltages. If a
fuse blows in any phase of one set of potential transformers, this will cause the
relay to operate to close the left contacts. These contacts then pick up an
auxiliary relay that has one normally open and two normally closed contacts. If a
fuse blows in any phase of the other set of potential transformers, the relay
operates to close the right-hand contacts. These contacts then pick up another
auxiliary relay, which also has one normally open contact and two normally closed
contacts. The normally open contacts of the auxiliary relays are usually used to
ring an alarm, and the normally closed contacts are used to open the trip circuits
of relays subject to misoperation. Some of the relays and devices that may have to
be blocked to prevent them from operating incorrectly when a potential-transformer
fuse blows are: voltage restraint overcurrent relays, synchronizing relays, and
voltage regulators.

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

The relay unit can be adjusted to close its right contacts (front view) when the
three-phase voltage applied to studs 5—6-7 is dropped to any value between 50% and
95% of the rated voltage, when rated voltage is maintained on studs 15—16—17. The
left contacts (front view) can be adjusted to close when the three—phase voltage
applied to studs 15-16-17 is dropped to any value between 50% and 95% of the rated
voltage, when rated voltage is maintained on studs 5—6-7.

Each voltage source produces a torque that is proportional to the area of the
three—phase voltage triangle, whether or not the voltages are balanced. Figure 1
shows the characteristic of the relay with the factory calibration of contact
closure when one source voltage is normal and the other source voltage is dropped
to 96 volts (80% of rated voltage). Balanced three-phase voltages are maintained
for these curves. The characteristic can be applied to unbalanced three-phase
conditions by calculating the areas of the voltage triangles of the two sources,
and determining the two balanced three-phase voltages that would form triangles of
areas equal to them. These two voltages can be used to locate a point on Figure 1
to determine whether or not the relay will pick up. This characteristic curve is
applicable only when the relay is calibrated as stated.

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor provide for every
possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further
information he desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the
purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to the General Electric Company.
To the extent required the products described herein meet applicable ANSI, IEEE and NEMA
standards; but no such assurance is given with respect to local codes and ordinances because they vary
greatly.

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The time required for the normally closed contacts of the auxiliary relays to
reclose from the fully picked-up position is adjusted at the factory to be greater
than 200 milliseconds. This time is sufficient to assure that a voltage restraint
overcurrent relay has opened its trip circuit upon restoration of the voltage
supply before the Type CFVB relay gives permission to trip.

BURDENS

The burdens of the potential circuits at 120 volts are as follows:

FREQUENCY IMPEDANCE P.F. V.A.

CIRCUIT (OHMS)
(CYCLES)

5-6 5075 0.97 2.83

6-7 2240 0.97 6.43
15-16 60 5075 0.97 2.83
16-17 2240 0.91 6.43

5-6 5085 0.91 2.83

6-7 2155 0.97 6.68
15-16 50 5085 0.97 2.83
16-17 2155 0.97 6.68

RECEIVING, HANDLING AND STORAGE

in
These relays, when not included as a part of a control panel, will be shipped
to protect them against damage. Immediately upon receipt of a
cartons designed
relay, examine it for any damage sustained in transit. If injury or damage
resulting from rough handling is evident, file a damage claim at once with the
transportation company and promptly notify the nearest General Electric Sales
Office.
of
Reasonable care should be exercised in unpacking the relay in order that none
the parts are injured nor the adjustments disturbed.

If the relays are not to be installed immediately, they should be stored in their
original cartons in a place that is free from moisture, dust and metallic chips.
when
Foreign matter collected on the outside of the case may find its way inside
the cover is removed, and cause trouble in the operation of the relay.

DESCRIPTION

I NTERNAL CONSTRUCTION

Induction Unit

The operating element of the Type CFVB relay is the induction cylinder unit, a
The
torque—producing device for use in alternating—current (AC) circuits.
as that employed in an
principle by which torque is developed is the same
induction—disk relay with a watthour—meter element, thought in arrangement of parts
it is more like a split-phase induction motor.

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ed
The stator has eight laminated magnetic poles projecting inward and arrang
tic core. Six of the poles are wound with
symmetrically around a central magne
potential coils. In the annular air gap between the poles and the central core is
in the air
the cylindrical part of the cup-like aluminum rotor, which turns freely
gap. The central core is fixed to the stator frame; the rotor alone turns.
induction
This construction provides higher torque and lower rotor inertia than the
These factors result in faster and more sensiti ve operati on
disk construction.
than can be obtained from the induction-dis k type of operating unit.

Contact Structure
non-bounce
The contacts are silver-to-silver elements and are constructed with a
Figure 4 shows the arrang ement of
feature to ensure a positive circuit closure. spiral
the contact mechanism. t
The stationary contac (6) is mounted on a flat
(C) by a washer (0). The cap (E)
spring (F). which is spaced from a thin diaphragm
y incline d tube (A), which contain s a close
holds these in place on a slightl
t is transferred
fitting stainless-steel ball (B). The energy of the moving contac
no rebound or
to the spring and steel ball, with the result that there is little or
vibration of the closing contacts.
d to the
The moving contacts are supported on a molded plastic arm, which is attache
g freely by a contro l spring , which keeps
rotor shaft. The arm is held from rotatin
it in a neutral position when the induct ion-un it torque s are balanc ed.

Auxiliary Units
slug on the
The auxiliary telephone-relay units each have a heel—end copper
The characteristic s are such that the decay of flux is
operating-coil assembly.
ed in the event of armatu re dropou t.
retarded, and a time delay is obtain
coil. The
Each telephone relay has a target auxiliary-unit coil in series with its
When picked up by compl etion of
target unit is a hinged—armature type of relay.
d target indicator is
the associated telephone—relay circuit, an orange-colore
by means of a lever release
exposed. This indicator latches in place, and is reset
left corner of the
operated from a reset button that extends through the lower
relay cover. The reset mechanism is common to both target units.

A series resistor (R3) is used to limit the auxiliary—circuit current for the
higher of the dual voltage ratings. This resistor is shorted for the lower rating
by a shorting link located on the right—hand upright of the molded upper bearing
support of the cup unit. The interrupting rating of auxiliary relay contacts “A”
and 11811 is:
0.25 amperes at 250 volts DC
0.50 amperes at 125 volts DC
the auxiliary coil
A capacitor and current—limiting resistor are connected across
presence of main-unit
circuits to provide positive auxiliary-unit operation in the
contact bounce.

CASE
mounting and an
The case is suitable for either surface or semiflush panel
attaches to the
assortment of hardware is provided for either mounting. The cover on for a
Each cover screw has provisi
case, and also carries the reset mechanism.
sealing wire.

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I NSTALLAT ION

LOCATION

The location should be clean and dry, free from dust and excessive vibration, and
well lighted to facilitate inspection and testing.

MOUNTING

The relay should be mounted on a vertical surface. The outline and panel—drilling
dimensions for either surface or semiflush panel mounting are shown in Figure 5.

CONNECTIONS

The internal—connection diagram for the relay is shown in Figure 2. A typical

wiring diagram is shown In Figure 3.

One of the mounting studs or screws should be permanently grounded by a conductor

not less than No.12 B&S gage copper wire or its equivalent.

INITIAL ADJUSTMENT

Pickup Calibration

The induction-cylinder-unit calibration can be changed by increasing or decreasing

the contact gap.

The control spring should always be set to hold the contact arm so that it is
parallel to the sides of the relay unit when the unit is completely de-energized.
Rated three-phase voltage should then be applied to both sets of potential studs,
and the contact arm should remain approximately parallel to the sides of the relay.
If this does not occur with balanced voltages applied, an adjustment of the torque—
balance resistors is necessary. The procedure is described under MAINTENANCE. The
three-phase voltage to studs 5-6-7 should then be reduced to the value at which it
is desired to have the right contacts close. The contact arm will move to the
right. When the contact arm has taken its new position, turn the right contact
barrel until the contacts just make. Then, lock the right contact barrel in this
position. Increase the voltage to studs 5-6-7 back to normal, and decrease the
voltage to studs 15—16-17 to the value at which it is desired to have the left
contacts close. When the contact arm has moved to the left and taken its new
position, turn the left contact barrel until the contacts just close. Then lock
the left contact barrel.

The phase sequence should be 1-2—3 in order to have a small variation in dropout
over a 360° range of phase angle between the two voltages.

Auxiliary—Circuit Rating

At the time of installation the shorting-link position should be checked.

Incorrect location of this link will result either in damage to the relay, or
failure to operate properly. For the higher of the dual voltage ratings of the
auxiliary circuit, the link should be placed in a position in which it does not
short-circuit the series resistor. This may easily be done by removing one of the
screws and rotating the link.

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Pickup of Auxiliary Relay and Targets

of the
Close the shorting link and apply the lower value of the dual-voltage rating
control circuit across studs 4 and 14.
65% of the lower voltage rating (81
f Reduce the voltage across studs 4 and 14 to 110/220 VDC, 31 volts if rated 48/125
volts if rated 125/250 VDC, 71 volts if rated
ry relay
VDC). Close the left—hand cup-unit contacts and see that the A auxilia
nd target operate s.
picks up with the armature fully closed and that the left-ha
B auxilia ry relay picks up
Close the right-hand cup—unit contacts and see that the
with the armature fully closed and that the right-h and target operate s.

remain picked up and that both

I- Remove the voltage and check that both targets
.
targets reset when the reset button is pressed
if
Open the shorting links and apply 65% of the higher voltage rating (162 volts
volts if rated 48/125 VDC).
rated 125/250 VDC; 143 volts if rated 110/220 VDC, 81
Repeat the test covered by the two marked paragraphs (t) above.

INSPECTION
ed contacts,
At the time of installation, the relay should be inspected for tarnish
If any trouble is found, it should be
loose screws, or other imperfections.
corrected in the manner described under MAINTENANCE.
t4AI NTENANCE
the
The relays are adjusted at the factory, and it is advisable not to disturb
If for any reason they have been disturbed, the follow ing points
adjustments.
should be observed in restoring them.

CUP AND STATOR

the following procedure
If it is necessary to remove the rotor from the unit,
should be followed:
for
The leads should first be removed from the contact structure and tagged
three flat-he ad screws that fasten
identification in reconnecting. Then remove the
the unit to the mounting plate from the back. Tilt the stator forward and remove
hold the contac t head to the stator. Avoid any
the four corner screws that
disturbance to the top bearing suppor t. The entire top structu re with the rotor
assembly. Care
can then be lifted away from the stator to give access to the
of the stator. Unless
should be taken not to strain the leads entering the back
need not be
there is reason for removing the stator from the cradle, these leads
disconnected.
clip at
To remove the shaft and rotor from the contact-head assembly, the spring
must be pulled out, and the clutch—adju sting screw and spring
the top of the shaft
taken out of the molded contact arm.

The rotor should be handled carefully while it is out of the unit, arid the stator
should be protected to keep it free from dust or metallic particles.

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In reassembly, the rotor will go into the air gap easily if the parts are held in
the proper position. The dowel pins will serve to restore the original alignment.

CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

If for any reason the moving contact arm has been removed or loosened from the
rotor shaft, it will be necessary to reset the clutch. Adjust the clutch so that
it will just start slipping when the three—phase balanced voltage applied to studs
15-16-17 is approximately 130% of rated voltage, for example, 156 volts on a 120V
potential circuit. For this test, do not apply voltage on studs 5-6-1.

SHAFT AND BEARINGS

The tower jewel screw can be removed from the unit by means of an offset
screwdriver or an end wrench. The jewel may be tested for cracks by exploring its
surface with the point of a fine needle. If it is necessary to replace the jewel,
a new pivot should be screwed into the bottom of the shaft at the same time.

The lower jewel bearing should be screwed all the way in until its head engages the
end of the core. The upper bearing should be adjusted to allow about 1/64 inch end
play of the shaft.

To check the clearance between the iron core and the inside of the rotor cup, press
down on the contact arm near the shaft, and thereby depress the spring—mounted
jewel until the cup strikes the iron. The shaft and cup should move about 1/16
inch.

CONTACT CLEANING

For cleaning fine—silver contacts, a flexible burnishing tool should be used. This
consists of a flexible strip of metal with an etch—roughened surface, resembling in
effect a superfine file. The polishing action is so delicate that no scratches are
The
left, yet corroded material will be removed rapidly and thoroughly.
flexibility of the tool ensures the cleaning of the actual points of contact.
of
Sometimes an ordinary file cannot reach the actual points of contact because
some obstruction from some other part of the relay.
or
Fine-silver contacts should not be cleaned with knives, files, or abrasive paper
Knives or files may leave scratches, which increase arcing and
cloth.
deterioration of the contacts. Abrasive paper or cloth may leave minute particles
of insulating abrasive material in the contacts, and thus prevent closing.

CONTACT ADJUSTMENT

Should it be necessary to change the stationary-contact mounting spring (F, Figure

the
4), remove the contact barrel and sleeve as a complete unit, after loosening
screw at the front of the contact block. Unscrew the cap (E). The contact and its
flat spiral mounting spring may then be removed. Correct adjustment of the spring
is such as to provide a .004 to .009 inch movement of the stationary contact (G)
tin
from the point of contact closure to the point at which it touches the
diaphragm (C).
the
The moving contact may be removed by loosening the screw that secures it to
contact arm and sliding it From under the screw head.

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TORQUE-BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

This is a factory adjustment and should not require further attention. However, if
damage to the relay has occurred that affects the induction-unit circuit, a
readjustment may be necessary.

Torque unbalance is indicated when the contact arm moves appreciably from the de—
energized central position with the application of rated three—phase balanced
voltage of proper relative phase sequence (see Figure 3) on both sets of studs. To
correct the unbalance, first remove all supply voltages. Connect studs 5 and 7
together, and apply single-phase rated voltage from stud 6 to studs 5 and 7.
Adjust the right-hand (rear view) resistor R2 until the contact arm returns to the
neutral position. Remove the voltage and perform the same operation on studs
15,16, and 17, connecting studs 15 and 17 together, and adjusting the left—hand
resistor R2.

PERIODIC TESTS

An operational test and inspection of the relay at intervals of six months is

recommended. A simple periodic test can be made on the induction unit by removing
one connecting plug. If the lower connecting plug is removed, the right contacts
of the unit should close. When the plug is replaced the contact arm should move to
a position where both contacts are open. Then, if the upper connecting plug is
removed, the left contacts should close. Operation of the auxiliary relays is
prevented, in each case, by the opening of the supply circuit. A test of the
operation of these relays should be made by manually closing the cup-unit contacts.
The targets should also operate in this test.

RENEWAL PARTS

It is recommended that sufficient quantities of renewal parts be carried in stock

to enable the prompt replacement of any that are worn, broken, or damaged.

When ordering renewal parts, address the nearest Sales Office of the General
Electric Company, specify the quantity required and the name of the part wanted,
and give complete nameplate data, including the serial number. If possible, give
the General Electric Company requisition number on which the relay was furnished.

Since the last edition, changes have been made in the Clutch Adjustment paragraph
on p.8.

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CLOSE AtIEN ONE OUPC[ Of VOLTAGE IS RATED AND
THE OTHER SOURCE 15 DROPPED To 96 VOLTS.

Figure 1 (6507983 21) Typical Operating Characteristic, Type CFVB11B Relay

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IS LESS THAN VOLTAGE ON CIRCUITS l5-I6-I7.
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Figure 2 (0246A6890) Internal Diagram for CFVB11B Relay

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DEVICE FUNCTION NUMBERS

60 - VOLTAGE BALANCE RELAY
TYPE CFVBI 18
T - TARGETS A & B
X - AUX.TEL.RELAYS A & B
SL SHORTING LINK
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AUXILIARY “B” OPERATES I-lEN GENERATOR

VOLTAGE IS BELOW THE SETTING OF THE
RELAY AS COMPARED TO ThE BUS VOLTAGE.
AUXILIARY “A” OPERATES FOR THE
OPPOSITE CONDITION.

Figure 3 (0257A5021) Typical External Connections for 12CFVBI1B

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BSTAINLESS STEEL BALL E-CAP

C- DIAPH RAM F-FLAT SPIRAL SPRING
G CONTAC1
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Figure 4 (K-6077069 141) Stationary Contact Assembly

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PANEL DRILLLNUi
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CASE—’ ‘ ‘—5/16-18 STUD
TYPICAL DIM 76MM
INCHES VIEW SHOWING ASSEMBLY (IF HARDWARE
MM FOR SURFACE F4TG. ON STEEL PANELS

Figure 5 (K-6209274 [6]) Outline and Panel Drilling for CFVB11B Relay

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