Overcurrent Protection / 7SJ46

SIPROTEC easy 7SJ46 numerical overcurrent protection relay

Function overview

• Universal application due to integrated wide range AC/DC

power supply.
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• Standard current transformers (1 A/5 A)
• Easy mounting due to compact housing
• Easy connection via screw-type terminals 2

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Protection functions
• 2-stage overcurrent protection
• Definite-time and inverse-time characteristics (IEC/ANSI) 3
• High-current stage I>> or calculated ground-current stage
IE> or IEp> selectable
• Two command outputs for “trip” or “pickup”
• Combination with electromechanical relays is possible due to
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the emulation algorithm
Fig. 5/11 SIPROTEC easy 7SJ46
numerical overcurrent protection relay
Monitoring functions
• One live contact for monitoring
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Description • Hardware and software are continuously monitored during
operation
The SIPROTEC easy 7SJ46 is a numerical overcurrent protection
relay which is primarily intended as a radial feeder or trans- Front design 6
former protection (backup) in electrical networks. It provides • Simple setting via DIP switches (self-explaining)
definite-time and inverse-time overcurrent protection according • Settings can be executed without auxiliary voltage – no PC
to IEC and ANSI standards. The 7SJ46 relay has an AC and DC
auxiliary power supply with a wide range allowing a high degree
• Individual phase pickup indication with stored or not stored
LEDs
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of flexibility in its application.
• Trip indication with separate LED

Additional features
• Optional version available for most adverse environmental
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conditions (condensation permissible)
• Flush mounting or surface (rail) mounting
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Application, construction

Application

1 The SIPROTEC easy 7SJ46 is a numerical

overcurrent protection relay which is
primarily intended as a radial feeder or
transformer protection (backup) in electri-
2 cal networks.
It provides definite-time and inverse-time
overcurrent protection according to IEC
and ANSI standards. The convenient set-
3 ting with DIP switches is self-explanatory
and simple.
The 7SJ46 relay has an AC and DC

4 auxiliary power supply with a wide range

allowing a high degree of flexibility in its
application. Phase-selective indication of
protection pickup is indicated with LEDs.

5 ANSI IEC Protection functions

50 I>> Instantaneous over- Fig. 5/12 Typical application
current protection
50, 51 I>t, Ip Overcurrent protection
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50N, 51N IE>t, IEp Overcurrent protection
(ground)

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Construction

Within its compact housing the protection

8 relay contains all required components
for:
• Measuring and processing
• Pickup and command output LSP2390-afp.tif
9 • Operation and indication (without a PC)
• Wide range AC/DC power supply
• Maintenance not necessary (no battery)
10 The housing dimensions of the units are
such that the 7SJ46 relays can in general
be installed into the existing panel Fig. 5/13 Application in distribution switchgear
cutouts. Alternative constructions are
11 available (rail mounting and flush mount-
ing). The compact housing permits easy
mounting, and a version for the most
adverse environmental conditions, even
12 with extreme humidity, is also available.

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Protection functions

Protection functions

The overcurrent function is based on 1

phase-selective measurement of the three
phase currents.
The earth (ground) current IE (Gnd) is
calculated from the three line currents 2
IL1 (A), IL2 (B), and IL3 (C).
The relay has always a normal stage for
phase currents I> (50/51).
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For the second stage, the user can choose
between a high-current stage for phase
currents I>> (50) or a normal stage for
calculated ground currents IE> (50N/51N). 4
The inverse-time overcurrent protection
with integrating measurement method
(disk emulation) emulates the behavior of
electromechanical relays. 5
The influence of high frequency transients
and transient DC components is largely
suppressed by the implementation of
numerical measured-value processing.
Fig. 5/15 Definite-time overcurrent characteristic
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Fig. 5/16 Inverse-time overcurrent characteristic

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Available inverse-time characteristics
Characteristics acc. to ANSI/IEEE IEC 60255-3
Moderately inverse/normal inverse
Very inverse
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Connection diagrams

Connection diagrams

1 The 7SJ46 has a trip contact, a contact

which is adjustable for trip or pickup,
and a live contact for the self-monitoring
function.
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Fig. 5/17 Connection of 3 CTs

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Technical data

General unit data Impulse voltage test (type test) 5 kV (peak); 1.2/50 μs; 0.5 J;
all circuits, class III 3 positive and 3 negative impulses
Analog input
System frequency fN 50 or 60 Hz (selectable)
in intervals of 1 s
EMC tests for interference immunity; type tests
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Current transformer inputs
Standards IEC 60255-6, IEC 60255-22,
Rated current, normal ground 1 or 5 A EN 50263 (product standards)
current IN
Power consumption
EN 50082-2 (generic standard)
EN 61000-6-2 2
Per phase at IN = 1 A Approx. 0.01 VA at IN IEC 61000-4 (basic standards)
Per phase at IN = 5 A Approx. 0.2 VA at IN (relay) High-frequency test 2.5 kV (peak); 1 MHz; τ = 15 ms;
Rating of current transformer IEC 60255-22-1, class III Ri = 200 Ω; 400 surges/s;
circuit
Thermal (r.m.s.) 100 · IN for 1 s
duration ≥ 2 s 3
Electrostatic discharge 4 kV/6 kV contact discharge;
30 · IN for 10 s IEC 60255-22-2, class III 8 kV air discharge; both polarities;
4 · IN continuous EN 61000-4-2, class III 150 pF; = 330 Ω
Dynamic (peak) 250 · IN for half a cycle
Auxiliary voltage AC/DC powered
Irradiation with radio-frequency
field, amplitude-modulated
10 V/m; 80 to 1000 MHz;
80 %; 1 kHz; AM
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Input voltage range DC 24 to 250 V (± 20 %) IEC 60255-22-3 and
AC 60 to 230 V (–20 %, +15 %) IEC 61000-4-3, class III
Power consumption DC – power supply: Approx. 1.5 W Irradiation with radio-frequency 10 V/m; 900 MHz; repetition
AC – power supply: Approx. 3 VA
at 110 V approx.
field, pulse-modulated
IEC 61000-4-3/ENV 50204,
frequency 200 Hz; duty cycle 50 %
30 V/M; 1810 MHz;
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5.5 VA at 230 V class III repetition frequency
Output relays 200 Hz; duty cycle 50 %

Number
Contact rating
2 (normally open), 1 live contact
Make 1000 W/VA
Fast transient interference/bursts
IEC 60255-22-4 and
4 kV; 5/50 ns; 5 kHz; burst duration
= 15 ms; repetition rate 300 ms; both 6
IEC 61000-4-4, class IV polarities; Ri = 50 Ω; duration 1 min
Break 30 VA
40 W resistive High-energy surge voltage, Impulse: 1.2/50 µs
25 VA at L/R ≤ 50 ms IEC 61000-4-5 installation, class III
Rated contact voltage ≤ DC 250 V or ≤ AC 240 V Auxiliary voltage circuit groups to ground:
2 kV; 12 Ω, 9 μF
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Permissible current per contact 5 A continuous
between circuit groups:
30 A for 0.5 s (inrush current)
1 kV; 2 Ω, 18 μF
Unit design
Housing Flush mounting DIN 43700/
Measuring inputs, binary outputs circuit groups to ground:
2 kV; 42 Ω, 0.5 μF 8
IEC 61554 between circuit groups:
Adaptable for rail mounting recom- 1 kV; 42 Ω, 0.5 μF
mended for local mounting only Line-conducted HF, amplitude- 10 V; 150 kHz to 80 MHz; 80 %;
Dimensions (WxHxD) in mm 78.5 x 147 x 205.8 (incl. transparent
cover and terminal blocks)
modulated.
IEC 60255-22-6 and
1 kHz; AM; Ri = 150 Ω 9
IEC 61000-4-6, class III
Weight (mass) approx. 1 kg
Power frequency magnetic field 30 A/m continuous;
Degree of protection according to IEC 60529
Housing
Front IP 51
IEC 61000-4-8, class IV
IEC 60255-6
300 A/m for 5 s; 50 Hz
0.5 mT; 50 Hz 10
Damped wave 2.5 kV (peak, polarity alternating)
Rear IP 20
IEC 60694, IEC 61000-4-12, 100 kHz, 1 MHz, 10 MHz and
Protection of personnel IP1X class III 50 MHz , Ri = 200 Ω, duration ≥ 2 s
UL-listing Oscillatory surge withstand
capability ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1
2.5 to 3 kV (peak); 1 to 1.5 MHz
damped wave; 50 shots per s;
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Listed under “69CA”.
not across open contacts duration ≥ 2 s; Ri = 150 Ω to 200 Ω
Fast transient surge withstand 4 kV to 5 kV; 10/150 ns; 50 and 120
Electrical tests
Specifications
capability ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1
not across open contacts
surges per s; both polarities;
duration ≥ 2 s; Ri = 80 Ω 12
Standards IEC 60255 (product standards) Radiated electromagnetic interfe- 35 V/m 25 MHz to 1000 MHz
ANSI C37.90.0/.1/.2; UL508 rence ANSI/IEEE C37.90.2 amplitude and pulse-modulated
See also standards for individual tests EMC tests for interference emission; type test
Insulation tests Standard EN 50081–* (generic) 13
Standards IEC 60255-5 Conducted interference voltage, 150 kHz to 30 MHz,
Voltage test (routine test) all 2.5 kV (r.m.s.), 50 Hz, 1 min auxiliary voltage IEC CISPR 22, class B
circuits except auxiliary supply EN 55022, DIN EN VDE 0878
Voltage test (routine test)
Part 22
Interference field strength 30 MHz to 1000 MHz,
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auxiliary supply 3.5 kVDC; 30 s; both polarities
IEC CISPR 22 class B
Voltage test (type test)
Across open contacts 1.5 kV (r.m.s.), 50 Hz; 1 min
Across open live contact 1.0 kV (r.m.s.), 50 Hz; 1 min
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Technical data

Mechanical stress test Function

1 Vibration, shock and seismic vibration

During operation
Overcurrent protection
Definite time (DT O/C ANSI 50/51)
Standards IEC 60255-21 and IEC 60068-2 Setting range / steps
Vibration Sinusoidal Current pickup I>> (phases) 2 IN to 20 IN or deactivated,

2 IEC 60255-21-1, class II

IEC 60068-2-6
10 to 60 Hz:
± 0.075 mm amplitude; Current pickup I> (phases)
step 0.5 IN
0.5 IN to 6.2 IN or deactivated,
60 to 150 Hz; step 0.1 IN
1 g acceleration
Current pickup IE> 0.5 IN to 6.2 IN or deactivated,
Frequency sweep 1 octave/min
(ground calculated) step 0.1 IN
3 Shock IEC 60225-21-2; class I
20 cycles in 3 perpendicular axes
Semi-sinusoidal
Delay times TI>> 0 to 1575 ms, step 25 ms
5 g acceleration, duration 11 ms, Delay times TI> 0 to 6300 ms, step 100 ms
each 3 shocks in both directions The set time delays are pure delay times.
of the 3 axes
4 Seismic vibration
IEC 60255-21-3; class I
Sinusoidal
1 to 8 Hz: ± 4.0 mm amplitude
Inverse time (IEC or ANSI 51)
Current pickup Ip (phases) 0.5 IN to 4 IN or deactivated,
step 0.1 IN
IEC 60068-3-3 (horizontal vector)
1 to 8 Hz: ± 2.0 mm amplitude Current pickup IEp> 0.5 IN to 4 IN or deactivated,
(vertical vector) step 0.1 IN
5 8 to 35 Hz: 1 g acceleration
(horizontal vector)
(ground calculated)
Delay times TIp (IEC) 0.05 to 3.15 s, step 0.05 s
Delay times D (ANSI) 0.5 to 15.00 s, step 0.25 s
8 to 35 Hz: 0.5 g acceleration
(vertical vector) Trip times
Frequeny sweep 1 octave/min
6 1 cycle in 3 perpendicular axes Switch on to fault, relay output
Reset ratio
Approx. 38 ms
Approx. 0.95 (with definite time)
During transport (flush mounting)
Approx. 0.91 (with inverse time)
Standards IEC 60255-21 and IEC 60068-2
Tolerances

7 Vibration
IEC 60255-21-1, class 2
IEC 60068-2-6
Sinusoidal
5 Hz to 8 Hz: ± 7.5 mm amplitude;
8 Hz to 150 Hz:
Definite time (DT O/C 50/51)
Current pickup I>>, I>, IE> 5 % of the set value or
2 g acceleration 5 % of IN (at threshold < IN)
frequency sweep 1 octave/min Delay times T 1 % or 30 ms
20 cycles in 3 perpendicular axes
8 Shock Semi-sinusoidal
Inverse time (IEC or ANSI 51)
Pickup thresholds
5 % of the set value or
5 % of IN (at threshold < IN)
IEC 60255-21-2, class 1 15 g acceleration, duration 11 ms, Time behaviour for 2 ≤I/Ip≤20 5 % or 50 ms
IEC 60068-2-27 each 3 shocks in both directions
of the 3 axes Deviation of the measured values as a result of various interferences

9 Continuous shock
IEC 60255-21-2, class 1
Semi-sinusoidal
10 g acceleration, duration 16 ms,
Frequency in the range of
0.95 <f/fN < 1.05
< 2.5 %

IEC 60068-2-29 each 1000 shocks in both directions Frequency in the range of < 10 %
of the 3 axes 0.9 <f/fN < 1.1

10 Climatic stress tests

Harmonics
up to 10 % 3rd and 5th harmonic
<1%

DC components <5%
Temperatures
Auxiliary supply voltage DC in the < 1 %
Temperatures during service –20 °C to +70 °C / –4 °F to +158 °F range of 0.8 ≤ Vaux/Vaux N ≤ 1.2
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–20 °C to +55 °C / –4 °F to +131 °F Auxiliary supply voltage AC in the < 1 %
range of 0.8 ≤ Vaux/Vaux N ≤ 1.15
Maximum temperature during –25 °C to +55 °C / –13 °F to +131 °F
Temperature in the range of < 0.5 %/10 K
storage
–5 °C to 70 °C / 23 °F to 158 °F

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transport
–25 °C to +85 °C / –13 °F to +185 °F

CE conformity
Humidity
This product is in conformity with the Directives of the European
Permissible humidity class Annual mean value ≤ 75 % relative
Communities on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States
(standard) humidity; on 30 days per year up to
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not permissible.
relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Council Directive
2004/108/EG previous 89/336/EEC).
This unit conforms to the international standard IEC 60255.
Permissible humidity class Condensation is permissible according
(condensation proof) to IEC 60654-1, class III The unit has been developed and manufactured for application in an
industrial environment according to the EMC standards.
14 This conformity is the result of a test that was
performed by Siemens AG in accordance with
Article 10 of the Council Directive complying
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Selection and ordering data

Description Order No.

SIPROTEC easy 7SJ46
numerical overcurrent protection relay 7SJ460 -1 00 - AA0
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Current transformer IN
1A
5A
1
5
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Unit design
For rail mounting
For panel flush mounting
B
E
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Region-specific functions
Region World, 50/60 Hz; standard
Region World, 50/60 Hz; condensation-proof
A
B 4
IEC / ANSI
IEC
ANSI
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1 5

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