The static relay only gives the response to the electrical signal. Therefore, this document is intended to describe about a few basic types of relays that are popularly used in typical loadcontrol. Types of electrical relays electrical basics tutorial. Static relays are contrasted with electromechanical relays, which use moving parts to create a switching action. Unit ii relay circuit static relay circuit using analog and digital ics for over current. Advantages of solidstate relays over electromechanical relays. Static impedance relays comparing v and i are generally of hybrid comparator. A new chapter on microprocessor applications to protection has been added. This application note describes circuits in which these thyristors are used to perform simple switching functions of a. Types of relay definite time relays differential relay solid state relays. The supervision relay type tcs is intended for a continuous supervision of circuit breaker trip circuit and gives an alarm for loss of auxiliary supply, faults on the trip coil or its wires independent of the breaker position, faults on the breaker auxiliary contacts and faults in the supervision relay. It will take much longer time to replace all electromagnetic relays by micro processor based static relays. The three smaller relays on the bottom row are called signal relays, meaning their contacts are rated for less than 2 amps of. Therefore solid state relays are also called as static relays.
Protective relays work in concert with sensing and control devices to accomplish their function. In this post will see a brief understanding of various types of electrical relays. An1007 thyristors used as ac static switches and relays. Dictionary says that relay means the act of passing something from one thing to another, the same meaning can be applied to this device because the signal received from one side of the device controls the. Figure 1 above shows examples of simple and complex static relays and figure 2 shows the circuit board for a simple static relay. In static relay, the comparison or measurement if electrical quantities is done by a static circuit. It incorporates the latest developments in semiconductor technology and its applications to power system protection. The other physical quantities like heat temperature etc. The static relay is the next generation relay after electromechanical type. There are two basic classifications of relays electromechanical relays and solid state relays.
Relays are classified into several types based on their functionality and application they are implemented for. Iso micro relay types below are two popular micro iso relay configurations. Different types of relays, their construction, operation. The solid state relay static relay overview idc technologies. In static relays, the measurement is performed by electronicmagneticoptical or other components without mechanical motion. Relays respond to one or more electrical quantities like voltage or current such that they open or close the contacts or circuits. The term static implies that the relay has no moving mechanical parts in it. Topics n introduction of electromechanical and static relays n working principle and operation of electromechanical and static relays course type and methods. Static relays relays designed to get a response not from a mechanical operation but, e. Testing and maintenance of protective gear, protection against surgesurge absorber, surgediverter. Types of electromagnets relays are classified into the following types, depending on whether or not they have a permanent magnet. Multiinput comparator circuit and associated relays 11. The solid state relay static relay overview on photo. Advantages of static relays static relays in general possess the following advantages.
Types of electrical protection relays or protective relays. The overcurrent relays, even though simplest of all types of electromechanical relays, are the most difficult static relays. A relay protective is a device that detects the fault and initiates the operation of the circuit breaker to isolate the defective element from the rest of the system. This is because the induction disc characteristics of the overcurrent relays inverse characteristics are not amenable to simple mathematical analysis. Jun 08, 2019 power system protection relays can be categorized into different types of relays.
They are more accurate and reliable, since they use microprocessors that use numeric systems of counting, which are more exact. Distance relays and its classification devices electrical. The advantages of solidstate relays include the following. This circuit gives an output signal for the tripping of a circuit breaker. Static relays a static relay is the relay which uses solid state components like transistors,diodes etc. Contactors and relays contactor relays eaton wiring manual 0611 53 55 the system and the standard european standard en 50011 terminal markings, distinctive numbers and reference letters for certain contactor relays has a direct bearing on the use and application of the modular system. Introduction of static relays began in the early 1960s. Static relays basics classification of static relays eeeguide. An electrical switch which uses an electromagnet to move a switch from off position to on position instead of using a person to move switch is called as a relay.
Both types of relay control electrical circuits through a switch that is open or closed depending upon an electrical. Types of protection relays are mainly a based on characteristic. In electrical systems, a static relay is a type of relay, an electrically operated switch, that has no moving parts. Very less amount of power is utilized in turning on a relay and it also has the ability to control something which draws a huge.
Protection and switchgear miet engineering college. Based on operation mechanism protection relay can be categorized as electromagnetic relay, static relay and mechanical relay. Modern electrical protection relays are mainly micro processor based, but still electromagnetic relay holds its place. Advantages of solidstate relays over electromechanical. Flexure type flexure is a type of drive method for the contact spring. Most relays are encased in a plastic or metal housing to keep the moving parts free from outside interference and dust see figure 21. Home technical articles introduction to static protection relays the rsr72 type relay for restart and reacceleration is deigned to perform the automatic motor restarting, after control and protection device opening, as a consequence of a momentary line voltage interruption or dropout. Aug 31, 2018 electromagnetic relayelectromagnetic relays are those relays which are operated by electromagnetic action. Unit i introduction of relays a relay comprises of an. Basic relay concepts electromechanical static digital numerical pre 1970s 1970s 1980s present 8. Electromechanical and static relays have fixed wiring and the setting is manual. A relay is a device that detects the fault and initiates the operation of the circuit breaker to isolate the. Types of relaysoverload protection relay,solid state. New developments in commercial relay manufacture are also included.
These contacts in turns close and complete the circuit breaker trip coil circuit hence make the circuit breaker trip. Alexander general electric co malvern, pa introduction distance functions have been in use for many years and have progressed from the original electromechanical types thr ough analog types and now up to digital types of functions. Oct 11, 2017 a relay is classified into many types, a standard and generally used relay is made up of electromagnets which in general used as a switch. Some relays have plastic covers to help keep dust and moisture away from the electrical contacts. A relay is a device that detects the fault and initiates the operation of the circuit breaker to isolate the defective element from the rest of the system. An1007 thyristors used as ac static switches and relays introduction an1007 since the scr and the triac are bistable devices, one of their broad areas of application is in the realm of signal and power switching. U nderstand the types of static relays and its com ponents. Electromechinical relay backup relay current relays. Working of relayshow relay works,basics,design,construction. The first static relays developed were the high speed differential relays and the distance relays. Electromagnetic relay working types of electromagnetic. Numerical relays are based on the use of microprocessors. These classifications include electromagnetic, solid state, high voltage, thermal relays, and so on. So before going through detail of protection relay system we.
It is combination of both static and electromagnetic units. Very less amount of power is utilized in turning on a relay and it also has the ability to control something which draws a huge amount of power. Actually, a relay is nothing but a combination of one or more open or closed. Static trip circuit supervision relay tcs electromechanical. Alexander general electric co malvern, pa introduction distance functions have been in use for many years and have progressed from the original electromechanical types thr ough analog types and now up. Relay seminar report with ppt and pdf free download. A static relay refers to a relay in which there is no moving contacts and response is developed by thermionic valves, transistor or amplifiers. Static relays relay rectifier free 30day trial scribd. The book is a thoroughly revised and updated second edition of a successful text. Definition of protective relay a relay is automatic device which senses an abnormal condition of electrical circuit and closes its contacts. Static relays basics are classified according to the type of the measuring unit or the comparator as follows. In electrical systems, a static relay is a type of relay, an electrically operated switch, that has no.
A relay is classified into many types, a standard and generally used relay is made up of electromagnets which in general used as a switch. Mar 27, 2018 relay seminar report with ppt and pdf free download. Under normal power system operation, a protective relay remains idle and serves no active function. Nonpolarized relays nonpolarized relays do not use a permanent magnet in their. Digital relays are now replacing older types of relays. Distance protection schemes are commonly employed for providing the primary or main protection and backup protection for ac transmission and distribution lines against 3phase faults, phasetophase. A solid state relay is composed of both static and electromechanical units in which the response is accomplished by the static units. Early versions used discrete devices such as transistors and diodes in conjunction with resistors, capacitors, inductors, etc.
The size of a iso micro relay is a 1 x 1 x 12 square 12 as thick as a mini relay. A relay is a switching device as it works to isolate or change the state of an electric circuit from one state to another. The relay which consists static and electromagnetic. Staticrelays components of static relays block diagram of static relays types of static relays prepared by mr. All the relays react to voltage or current with the end goal that they open or close the contacts or circuits. The relays detect the abnormal conditions in the electrical circuits by constantly. The type slc51e relay is a rack mounted solid state overcurrent relay fo conjunction with other solid state relays, a test panel and a power supply in a. In general, static relays are having a dc polarized relay as slave relay. Course duration the duration of the course is one day. Numerical relays protection and control products for.
Their design is based on the use of analogue electronic devices instead of coils and magnets to create the relay characteristic. Slc 51e static overcurrent relay ge grid solutions online store. This application note describes circuits in which these thyristors are used to. A big difference between conventional electromechanical and static relays is how the relays are wired. Types of protection relays are mainly based on their characteristic, logic, on actuating parameter and operation mechanism. Types and revolution of electrical relays introduction.
In such type of relays, the output is obtained by the static components like magnetic and electronic circuit etc. The static network is so designed that it gives an output signal in the tripping direction whenever a threshold conditions reached. The relay which does not contain any moving parts is known as the static relay. Power system protection static relays by madhava rao t s. Testing and maintenance of protective gear, protection against surge. Basic block diagram, advantages of static relays, comparators, phase and amplitude comparators, general equations of comparators, analysis of amplitude and phase comparators, operating principles, static overcurrent relays, differential relays, and distance relays. Compared to the electromechanical relay, the solid static relay has longer lifespan, decreased noise when operates and faster respond speed. Low burden on current and voltage transformers, since the operating power is.
Types of relays there are different ways to classify relays. One main difference between them is electromechanical relays have moving parts, whereas solid state relays have no moving parts. Static relays operated with analog circuitry and were considered more straightforward, as they had no moving parts. Kuphaldt this book is published under the terms and conditions of the design science license. Thyristors used as ac static switches and relays introduction since the scr and the triac are bistable devices, one of their broad areas of application is in the realm of signal and power switching. The following groupings will be used in this technical guide.
The solid static relays was first introduced in 1960s. Types of protection relays are mainly based on their. Basler electric be127 solid state protective relay, overunder voltage history of relay the static relay is the next generation relay after electromechanical type. Here you can see a variety of relays in small to large sizes. Electromagnetic relay working types of electromagnetic relays. The slave relay is an output device and does not function as a comparison or measuring device like a normal relay. Ssrs are typically smaller than emrs, conserving valuable real estate in printedcircuit board applications. Voltage restraint over current relay b based on logic. Numerical relays protection and control products for power. In static relays, the sensing is taken out by static circuits consisting of comparators, detectors, filters etc. Static distance relays have superior and versatile characteristics and enlist several additional merits of static distance protection schemes. Based on operation mechanism protection relay can be categorized as electromagnetic relay, static relay and mechanical.