Earth Continuity Monitoring Relay

The method used is called pilot earth loop or earth continuity monitoring where an additional core pilot cable is included with the power and earth cores in the trailing or reeling cables which supply power to the machines.

Earth continuity monitoring relay. Monitored earth rcd protected socket assemblies with integral poag sockets for 230v single phase or 400v three phase applications in current ratings of 16a 32a 63a or 125a. The earth continuity monitoring system consists of a monitor remote module and monitor protection filter. The ecm3 relay is capable of monitoring earth continuity continuously and indefinitely when exposed to voltages up to 45vac on the pilot core with internal heating having no effect. The thermal overload maintains an inverse time.

The pcm177 pilot cable monitor is an earth continuity relay. This is the preferred model for all new installations a typical applica. If however the pilot is coupled with higher voltages the relay s thermal overload trip begins to function. Complementary product categories.

Earth continuity relay model i c. An earth continuity relay is designed to provide earth continuity protection. 27 0 11 624 3317 fax. Rob earth continuity relay mda ex ib 2743 qld 92 7126xu 1.

Moni tors are available in two types of enclosure as described below. A pilot cable is connected to earth via a diode the pcm177 detects open and short circuits between the pilot and earth conductors of. The bramco electronics earth continuity relay model i c has been designed to monitor the continuity of the earth cir cuit in a supply cable by grounding the pilot core via a diode polarized positive to earth. Gcm 52 110 earth continuity monitor pilot wire control relays accessories switching systems pty ltd p o box 33457 jeppestown 2043 south africa tel.

Ecm series earth continuity monitor 230v 1 5 ohms. The relay has been approved to be intrinsically safe and is suitable for use in zone 1 or 2 hazardous areas. Description the rob earth continuity relay has been designed to as 2081 2 1988 to monitor the earth continuity of a trailing cable in an underground mining operation. The ic3 utilises microprocessor technology to provide a greater level of stability over longer pilot cables by using digital filtering techniques.

It provides earth continuity protection in accordance with as nzs 2081 ensuring the earth connection through a trailing reeling cable is maintained. 27 0 11 624 2382 e mail. The gcm 52 monitor is mounted in a compact plastic case and is connected via two molex plugs.