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News Release from: Rockwell Automation Anorad | Subject: Allen-Bradley 193-E3 motor protection relays
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2003
Electronic motor protection relays self
monitor
Suitable for fractional kW rated motors, electronic motor protection relays feature powerful monitoring and diagnostic functions provided by built in DeviceNet interface.
Rockwell Automation enhances the functionality of its popular Allen-Bradley 193-E3 range of intelligent motor protection relays with the addition of new features The new generation units are suitable for fractional kW rated motors, have a dedicated local electrical reset circuit and are suitable for use with motors rated up to 5000 Amps
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The current rating of the range has also been expanded at both ends.
At the lower end, a new unit has been introduced with an adjustment range from 0.4 to 2.0A making it suitable for use with fractional kW motors.
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At the top end, for currents in excess of 90A, a new current transformer rating parameter of 5000:5 allows the unit to be used with an external primary current transformer.
This increases the maximum current rating to 5000A For applications that need the added security of a local reset facility, a new, dedicated remote reset push button circuit allows this to be achieved by using a conventional pushbutton mounted on the front of the panel.
The Allen-Bradley 193-E3 series of electronic motor protection relays has been widely specified by panel builders and control engineers across a range of industries.
Both users and installers have been quick to appreciate the power and flexibility of the new devices.
They offer preventive maintenance tools, diagnostic capabilities and built in DeviceNet connectivity.
This makes them particularly suitable for applications in industries such as the utilities, food and beverage, steel manufacture.
The compact dimensions of the new 193-E3 unit makes it ideal for refurbishment work since it is much smaller than the units it traditionally replaces.
With its powerful monitoring and diagnostics it is also ideal for new, intelligent motor control centres and de-centralised solutions.
For a small additional investment, the 193-E3 provides a high level of information and control for process critical motors.
The protection characteristics of the E3 range include thermal overload, phase loss, stall, jam, underload and current imbalance.
They are fully programmable to safely allow maximum utilisation of the motor.
Warning settings allow the installer to implement a preventative protection program.
The device alerts production personnel when a potential fault condition is detected, prior to tripping.
This gives the operator time to address a situation before the motor goes off-line, maximising production and minimising downtime.
The built-in DeviceNet port allows users to access status information and data including device, trip and warning status, time to trip/time to reset (overload), on-line current monitoring and history of the past five trips.
By incorporating this broad functionality into a single, compact device, the 193-E3 relays help to optimise panel space, reduce installation and start-up time and simplify troubleshooting.
Now, with the increased operating range and the added flexibility of the local reset circuit, the Allen-Bradley 193-E3 is the ideal solution for protecting an even wider range of process critical motors. Request a free brochure from Rockwell Automation Anorad ...
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