The EFA device monitors the frequency of an AC power supply and triggers relays if the frequency drops below or rises above separately adjustable upper and lower limits. It has microprocessor-based frequency measurement, selectable bandwidths from 0.5-10 Hz, and two time delay functions from 0.1-30 seconds that are used to prevent premature triggering of the relays. It provides LED indications and has SPDT relay outputs to signal when the monitored frequency is within or outside the set limits.
The EFA device monitors the frequency of an AC power supply and triggers relays if the frequency drops below or rises above separately adjustable upper and lower limits. It has microprocessor-based frequency measurement, selectable bandwidths from 0.5-10 Hz, and two time delay functions from 0.1-30 seconds that are used to prevent premature triggering of the relays. It provides LED indications and has SPDT relay outputs to signal when the monitored frequency is within or outside the set limits.
The EFA device monitors the frequency of an AC power supply and triggers relays if the frequency drops below or rises above separately adjustable upper and lower limits. It has microprocessor-based frequency measurement, selectable bandwidths from 0.5-10 Hz, and two time delay functions from 0.1-30 seconds that are used to prevent premature triggering of the relays. It provides LED indications and has SPDT relay outputs to signal when the monitored frequency is within or outside the set limits.
The EFA device monitors the frequency of an AC power supply and triggers relays if the frequency drops below or rises above separately adjustable upper and lower limits. It has microprocessor-based frequency measurement, selectable bandwidths from 0.5-10 Hz, and two time delay functions from 0.1-30 seconds that are used to prevent premature triggering of the relays. It provides LED indications and has SPDT relay outputs to signal when the monitored frequency is within or outside the set limits.
Type EFA • Microprocessor-based frequency measurement • 10-position rotary switch for selection of bandwidth • Separate setting of upper/lower limits • Monitors on own power supply • 2 separately adjustable time functions (0.1-30 s) • Quartz-controlled digital circuit • Selectable centre frequency 50/60 Hz • Output: 2 x 5 A SPDT relays (one relay for each level) • For mounting on DIN-rail in accordance with DIN/EN 50 022 • 45 mm Euronorm housing • LED-indication for power supply ON • Two LED's indicating fault and/or status of relay output (flashing when timing) • Galvanically separated power supply
Product Description Ordering Key EFA C 230
EFA is monitoring the fre- the user many application Housing quency of an AC power sup- possibilities e.g. in connec- Function ply with the possibility of sepa- tion with wind-driven genera- Type rate adjustment of upper/ tors or similar equipment. Output lower limits. This relay offers Power supply
Type Selection Mounting Output Measuring range Supply: 24 VAC Supply: 115 VAC Supply: 230 VAC
For DIN-rail 2 x SPDT 50-60 Hz EFA C 024 EFA C 115 EFA C 230
Input Specifications Output Specifications
Input Output 2 x SPDT relay Through terminals A1 & A2 Measuring on own power Rated insulation voltage 250 VAC (contact/elect.) supply Contact ratings (AgCdO) µ (micro gap) Measuring range Upper level Lower level Resistive loads AC 1 5 A, 250 VAC Bandwidth selectable by DC 1 5 A, 24 VDC 2 separate rotary switches 0.5 Hz 0.5 Hz Small inductive loads AC 15 2 A, 250 VAC 1.0 Hz 1.0 Hz DC 13 3 A, 24 VDC 1.5 Hz 1.5 Hz 2.0 Hz 2.0 Hz Mechanical life ≥ 40 x 106 operations 2.5 Hz 2.5 Hz Electrical life ≥ 105 operations 3.0 Hz 3.0 Hz (at max load) 4.0 Hz 4.0 Hz Operating frequency ≤ 7200 operations/h 5.0 Hz 5.0 Hz Dielectric strength 6.0 Hz 6.0 Hz Dielectric voltage 2 kVAC (rms) 10.0 Hz 10.0 Hz Rated impulse withstand volt. 4 kV (1.2/50 µs)
Supply Specifications Power supply Overvoltage cat. III (IEC 60664) Rated operational voltage (IEC 60038) Through pins A1 & A2 024 24 VAC ±15%, 40 to 70 Hz 115 115 VAC ±15%, 40 to 70 Hz 230 230 VAC ±15%, 40 to 70 Hz Voltage interruption ≤ 40 ms Dielectric voltage ≥ 2 kVAC (rms) Rated impulse withstand voltage 4 kV (1.2/50 µs) Rated operational power 3 VA
Specifications are subject to change without notice (26.10.99) 1
EFA
General Specifications Mode of Operation
Power ON delay 200 ms EFA measures the frequency If the frequency drops below Power OFF delay > 250 ms @ 230 VAC of its own sinusoidal power the set lower limit, then the supply, and the output relay is right yellow LED starts to flash Reaction time ≤ 400 ms energized as long as the fre- and the output relay releases Accuracy quency is within the set up- after the set time period. Frequency 0.01% per/lower limits. This is indi- There will be no LED-indica- Time delay 0.1-30 s ±15% cated by the two built-in yel- tion after the time delay has Temperature drift ≤ 0.01%/°C (≤ 0.006%/°F) low LED's. expired. Hysteresis ≤ 0.5% Indication for If the frequency rises above EFA has a power ON delay of Power supply ON LED, green the set upper limit, then the approx. 200 ms to prevent the Output ON 2 LED's, yellow (indicating centre yellow LED starts to relay from operating under in- upper/lower level) flash and the output relay re- rush conditions. leases after the set time pe- Environment riod. Degree of protection IP 20 Pollution degree 3 Operating temperature -10° to +50°C (-14° to +122°F) Storage temperature -50° to +85°C (-58° to +185°F) Weight 250 g Screw terminals Tightening torqu Max. 0.5 Nm acc. to IEC 60947 Approvals UL, CSA
Wiring Diagram Range/Time Setting
Range setting Time setting Upper left knob: Lower right knob: Setting of upper limit on rotary Setting of time delay on abso- switch. lute scale (0.1-30 s) for lower L µ frequency range. Lower left knob: Setting of lower limit on rotary Centre right knob: switch. Setting of time delay on abso- lute scale (0.1-30 s) for upper Frequency range setting frequency range. Upper right knob: Rotary switch for selection of frequency range. N
Operation Diagram Power supply
Upper frequency limit
Hysteresis
Hysteresis Lower frequency limit
Relay 2 upper ( 25/26/28)
Relay 1 lower ( 15/16/18)
2 Specifications are subject to change without notice (26.10.99)
