OMRON K8AB-PA1

Three-phase Asymmetry and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay
K8AB-PA
CSM_K8AB-PA_DS_E_2_1
Ideal for 3-phase voltage asymmetry
monitoring for industrial facilities and
equipment.
• Monitor voltage asymmetry, phase sequence, and phase loss
for three-phase 3-wire or 4-wire power supplies with just one
Unit.
Switch setting for 3-phase 3-wire or 3-phase 4-wire power
supply.
• One SPDT output relay, 6 A at 250 VAC (resistive load).
• World-wide power specifications supported by one Unit
(switchable).
• Relay status can be monitored using LED indicator.
Refer to Safety Precautions for the K8AB
Series. Refer to page 9 for the Q&A section.
Model Number Structure
■ Model Number Legend
K8AB-@@
1
2 3
1. Basic Model
K8AB: Measuring and Monitoring Relays
2. Functions
PA:
Three-phase Asymmetry and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay.
3. Rated Input Voltage
1:
AC 115, 127, 133, 138, 200, 220, 230, 240
2:
AC 220, 230, 240, 277, 380, 400, 415, 480
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K8AB-PA
Ordering Information
■ List of Models
Three-phase Asymmetry and Phase-sequence
Phase-loss Relay
Rated input (See note 2.)
3-phase 3-wire mode
AC 200, 220, 230, 240
3-phase 4-wire mode
AC 115, 127, 133, 138
3-phase 3-wire mode
AC 380, 400, 415, 480
3-phase 4-wire mode
AC 220, 230, 240, 277
Model
K8AB-PA1
K8AB-PA2
Note: 1. Three-phase, three-wire or four-wire and the input range are switched using a DIP switch.
2. The power supply voltage is the same as the rated input voltage.
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K8AB-PA
Ratings and Specifications
■ Ratings
Rated input
voltage
K8AB-PA1
Three-phase, three-wire Mode: 200, 220, 230 and 240 VAC
Three-phase, four-wire Mode: 115, 127, 133 and 138 VAC
K8AB-PA2
Three-phase, three-wire Mode: 380, 400, 415 and 480 VAC
Three-phase, four-wire Mode: 220, 230, 240 and 277 VAC
Input load
K8AB-PA1: 25 VA max.
K8AB-PA2: 45 VA max.
Operating value setting range (ASY.)
Asymmetry rate: 2% to 22%
Operating value
Asymmetry operating value = Rated input voltage × Asymmetry set value (%)
The asymmetry operation will function when the potential difference between the highest and lowest voltage
phases equals or exceeds the asymmetry operating value.
Reset value setting range (HYS.)
5% to 50% of operating value
Reset method
Automatic reset
Operating time
setting range (T)
Asymmetry
0.1 to 30 s
Reversed phase/phase loss
0.1 s max.
Startup lock time (LOCK)
1 s or 5 s (Switched using DIP switch.)
Indicators
Power (PWR): Green, Relay output (RY): Yellow, Alarm outputs (ALM): Red
Output relays
One SPDT relay (NC operation)
Output relay ratings
Rated load
Resistive load
6 A at 250 VAC (cosφ = 1)
6 A at 30 VDC (L/R = 0 ms)
Inductive load
1 A at 250 VAC (cosφ = 0.4)
1 A at 30 VDC (L/R = 7 ms)
Maximum contact voltage:
250 VAC
Maximum contact current:
6 A AC
Maximum switching capacity: 1,500 VA
Minimum load:
10 mA at 5 VDC
Mechanical life:
10,000,000 operations
Electrical life:
Make: 50,000 times, Break: 30,000 times
Ambient operating temperature
−20 to 60°C (with no condensation or icing)
Storage temperature
−40 to 70°C (with no condensation or icing)
Ambient operating humidity
25% to 85% (with no condensation)
Storage humidity
25% to 85% (with no condensation)
Altitude
2,000 m max.
Terminal screw tightening torque
0.49 N·m
Terminal wiring method
Recommended wire
Solid wire:
2.5 mm2
Twisted wires: AWG16, AWG18
Note: 1. Ferrules with insulating sleeves must be used with twisted wires.
2. Two wires can be twisted together.
Recommended ferrules
Al 1,5-8BK (for AWG16) manufactured by Phoenix Contact
Al 1-8RD (for AWG18) manufactured by Phoenix Contact
Al 0,75-8GY (for AWG18) manufactured by Phoenix Contact
Case color
Munsell 5Y8/1
Case material
ABS resin (self-extinguishing resin) UL94-V0
Weight
Approx. 120 g
Mounting
Mounted to DIN Track or via M4 screws (tightening torque: 1.2 N·m)
Dimensions
22.5 (W) × 90 (H) × 100 (D) mm
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K8AB-PA
■ Specifications
Input frequency range
45 to 65 Hz
Overload capacity
Continuous input: 115% of maximum input, 10 s max.: 125% of maximum input
Setting error
Operating value
Set value ±10% full scale
Operating time
Repeat error
Startup lock time
Set value ±0.5 s
Operating value
Operating value ±2%
Error calculation: Error = ((Maximum operating value − Minimum operating value (over 10 operations))/2)/
Average value × 100%
Reset value
Operating value × 95% ±2%
Error calculation: Error = ((Maximum reset value − Minimum reset value (over 10 resets))/2)/Average value
× 100%
Operating time
Operating time repeat error: ±50 ms
Asymmetry: Measured when the input suddenly changes from the three-phase asymmetry status to a
difference between the maximum and minimum phases of 120% of the asymmetry operating
value.
Startup lock time
Startup lock time repeat error: ±0.5 s
(The operating time when the operating time is set to the minimum value and the power supply suddenly
changes from 0% to 100%.)
Temperature influence
Operating value
Drift based on measured value at standard temperature:
−20°C to standard temperature: ±1,000 ppm/°C max.
Standard temperature to 60°C: ±1,000 ppm/°C max.
(Humidity: 25% to 80%)
Operating time
Fluctuation based on measured value at standard temperature:
−20°C to standard temperature: ±10% max.
Standard temperature to 60°C: ±10% max.
(Humidity: 25% to 80%)
Humidity influence
Operating value
Based on ambient humidity of 65%
25% to 80%: ±5% max.
Operating time
Based on ambient room humidity
25% to 80%: ±10% max.
Influence of input frequency
At 45 to 65 Hz
Operating value ±5% max.
Operating time ±10% max.
Note: The error in the operating value and operating time under standard conditions.
Applicable
standards
Conforming standards
EN60255-5 and EN60255-6
Installation environment (Pollution Degree 2, Overvoltage Category III)
EMC
EN61326
Safety standards
UL508
Insulation resistance
20 MΩ min.
Between external terminals and case
Between input terminals and output terminals
Dielectric strength
2,000 VAC for one minute
Between external terminals and case
Between input terminals and output terminals
Noise immunity
1,500 V power supply terminal common/normal mode
Square-wave noise of ±1 µs/100 ns pulse width with 1-ns rise time
Vibration resistance
Frequency 10 to 55 Hz, 0.35-mm single amplitude, acceleration 50 m/s2
10 sweeps of 5 min each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance
100 m/s2, 3 times each in 6 directions along three axes (up/down, left/right, forward/backward)
Degree of protection
Terminal section: Finger protection
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K8AB-PA
Connections
■ Wiring Diagram
Voltage Asymmetry and Phase Sequence/Phase Loss Operation Diagram
L1
N L1 L2 L3
Asymmetry operation voltage (set value)
Input L2
L3
Voltage input
Flashing
Lit
Alarm indicator
L1
N
L2
L3
Relay
T
T: Operating time (0.1 to 30 s)
14
Signal output
12
T1: Power ON lock (1 s or 5 s)
T1
Phase loss operation
Phase sequence operation
L1
L3
L1
11
Relay signal
output
L1
L3
L2
L2
L2
L1
L3
Input L2
Load
L3
Flashing Flashing
Alarm indicator
Operation Indicators
Relay
Note: 1. K8AB-PA output relay is normally operative.
2. The power ON lock prevents unnecessary alarms from being generated during
the instable period when the power is first turned on. There is no relay output
during timer operation.
3. Phase loss is detected by L1, L2, and L3 voltage drops.
A phase loss will exist if any of the phases drops below 60% of the rated input.
4. L1 and L2 function both as the power supply terminals and as input terminals.
If the voltage drops dramatically, then the Relay will not operate due to an
undervoltage.
5. Motor load phase loss cannot be detected during operation.
6. Phase loss is detected based on voltage, so phase loss cannot be detected on
the load side.
Calculating the Asymmetry Operating Voltage
Asymmetry operation condition = (Highest voltage − Lowest voltage) > Asymmetry operating voltage
Asymmetry operating voltage = Rated input voltage (V) × Asymmetry set value (%)
Note: The rated input voltage is selected and set with the DIP switch.
Item
Display
Ry_LED
Contact
operation
Alarm_LED Alarm_LED
Asymmetry OFF
ON
OFF
Phase loss
OFF
ON
OFF
Reversed
phase
OFF
Flashing
(See note.)
OFF
Correct
phase
ON
OFF
ON
Note: The indicator will flash once per second after a phase loss is
detected and once per 0.5 second during the detection time.
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K8AB-PA
Nomenclature
■ Front
Indicators
Item
Meaning
Power indicator
(PWR: Green)
Terminal block
(See notes 1 and 2.)
Lit when power is being supplied (see note).
Relay status indicator Lit when relay is operating (normally lit).
(RY: Yellow)
Asymmetry rate knob
(ASY.)
Alarm indicator
(ALM: Red)
Asymmetry voltage error indicator
The indicator flashes to indicate the error status after
the input has exceeded the threshold value while the
operating time is being clocked.
Power indicator
Relay status indicator
Alarm indicator
Operating time knob (T)
Note: The input across L1 and L2 is used for the internal power
supply. Therefore, the power indicator will not be lit if there is no
input across L1 and L2.
Setting Knobs
Item
Terminal block
(See notes 1 and 2.)
Usage
Asymmetry rate knob
(ASY.)
Used to set the asymmetry rate to 2% to 22%.
Operating time knob (T)
Used to set the operating time to 0.1 to 30 s.
Note: 1. Use either a solid wire of 2.5 mm2 maximum or a ferrule with
insulating sleeve for the terminal connection.
The length of the exposed current-carrying part inserted
into the terminal must be 8 mm or less to maintain dielectric
strength after connection.
For 2.5 mm2 or
smaller solid wires
8 mm max.
For ferrules with
insulating sleeves
8 mm max.
Recommended ferrules
Phoenix Contact
• Al 1,5-8BK (for AWG16)
• Al 1-8RD (for AWG18)
• Al 0,75-8GY (for AWG18)
2. Tightening torque
Recommended: 0.49 N·m
Maximum: 0.54 N·m
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K8AB-PA
■ Operation and Setting Methods
Connections
1. Input
Connect to L1, L2, and L3 (for three-phase three-wire mode) or L1, L2, L3, and N (for three-phase fourwire mode), depending on the mode selected using pin 2 on the DIP switch.
The Unit will not operate correctly if the DIP switch setting and the wiring do not agree.
Make sure the phase sequence is wired correctly. The Unit will not operate normally if the phase
sequence is incorrect.
2. Outputs
Terminals 11, 12, and 14 are output terminals for SPDT.
N L1 L2 L3
Voltage input
L1
L2
N
L3
14
Signal output
12
11
Relay signal
output
Load
DIP Switch Settings
The power ON lock time, number of wires, and rated voltage are set using the DIP switch located on the bottom of the Unit.
DIP Switch Functions
ON
K8AB-PA1
SWITCH
OFF
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
DIP switch
ON ● ↑
4
3
2
1
ON
Power ON lock
time
5s
OFF ❍ ↓ OFF
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●
1s
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❍
Number of wires
Three-phase, four-wire
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Three-phase, three-wire
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❍
---
Rated voltage
Three-phase, Three-phase,
three-wire
four-wire
240 V
138 V
●
●
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230 V
133 V
●
❍
---
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220 V
127 V
❍
●
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200 V
115 V
❍
---
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3
2
1
Note: All pins are set to OFF at the factory.
K8AB-PA2
SWITCH
ON ● ↑
4
ON
Power ON lock
time
5s
OFF ❍ ↓ OFF
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●
1s
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❍
Number of wires
Three-phase, four-wire
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●
---
Three-phase, three-wire
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❍
---
Rated voltage
Three-phase, Three-phase,
three-wire
four-wire
480 V
277 V
●
●
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415 V
240 V
●
❍
---
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400 V
230 V
❍
●
---
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380 V
220 V
❍
❍
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Note: All pins are set to OFF at the factory.
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K8AB-PA
Setting Method
1. Asymmetry
Asymmetry is set using the asymmetry operation knob (ASY.)
The setting can be between 2% and 22% of the rated input.
Turn the knob while there is an input to the input terminals until the alarm indicator flashes (when the set value and the input have reached the
same level.)
Use this as a guide to set the asymmetry.
The rated input depends on the model and DIP switch setting.
Example: K8AB-PA1 with Pin 2 Turned OFF (Three-phase, Three-wire Mode) and Pins 3 and 4 Turned OFF (Rated Voltage of 200 V)
The rated input voltage is 200 VAC and the setting range is 4 to 44 V.
If the setting (ASY. knob) is at 10%, the asymmetry operation voltage is 20 V and an alarm will be output if the difference between
the minimum and maximum phases for two of the three phases exceeds 20 V.
2. Operating Time
The operating time is set using the operating time knob (T).
The operating time can be set to between 0.1 and 30 s.
Turn the knob while there is an input to the input terminals until the alarm indicator flashes (when the set value and the input have reached the
same level.)
Use this as a guide to set the operating time.
If the input exceeds the asymmetry set value, the alarm indicator will start flashing for the set period and then stay lit.
Dimensions
(Unit: mm)
Three-phase Asymmetry and Phase-sequence Phase-loss Relay
K8AB-PA1
K8AB-PA2
22.5
100
5
90
72
5
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K8AB-PA
Questions and Answers
Q
Q
Checking Operation
How to Measure the Operating Time
Asymmetry
Change the input rapidly from a symmetric state to an
asymmetric state and measure the time until the relay
operates.
Operating Time
Adjust the slide resistor so that the voltage difference
applied to the K8AB terminals is equal to or greater than
the asymmetry operating value when the auxiliary relay
operates, as shown in connection diagram 2. Close the
switch and use the cycle counter to measure the operating
time.
With the rated input voltage applied, gradually change the
voltage to any one phase. The Unit will operate when the
difference between the maximum and minimum voltage
phases reaches or exceeds the asymmetry operating value.
Asymmetry operating value = Rated input voltage ×
Asymmetry set value (%)
Example: For monitoring mode set to three-phase three-wire
monitoring, a rated voltage of 200 V, and an operating time
of 5 s.
Note: K8AB-PA@ output relays are normally operative.
L1
Asymmetry operating voltage (set value)
Inputs L2
L3
Connection Diagram 2
L1
Flashing
Lit
Alarm indicator
V1
3φ 200 VAC
L2
L1
R1
Contact
T T: Operating time (0.1 to 30 s)
T1: Startup lock time (1 s or 5 s)
X/b
X
X/a
V2 V3
L3
R2
L2
R1: Slide resistor
200 Ω 200 W
R2: 100 Ω 400 W
Connection Diagram 1
L3
L1
V1
3φ
200 VAC
L2
V2 V3
±
L1
0 to 150 V
C 200 V
Cycle counter
L2
L3
Three-phase variable
autotransformer
Q
Checking the Phase Sequence and Phase Loss
Operation
Phase Sequence Operation
Switch the wiring, as shown by the dotted lines in
connection diagram 1, to reverse the phase sequence and
check that the K8AB operates.
Phase Loss Operation
Create a phase loss for any input phase and check that the
K8AB operates.
Q
Operating Adjustment Knobs
Use a screwdriver to turn the knobs. There is a stopper to
prevent the knob from turning any further once it has been
turned completely to the left or right. Do not force the knob
past these limits.
Q
Load-side Phase Loss
In principle, phase loss cannot be detected on the load side
because the K8AB-PA@ measures three-phase voltage to
determine phase loss.
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K8AB-PA
Q
Motor Load Phase Loss during Operation
Phase loss cannot be detected for motor loads during
operation. Use the asymmetry detection function.
Normally, three-phase motors will continue to rotate even if
one phase is open. The three-phase voltage will be induced
at the motor terminals. The diagram shows voltage induction
at the motor terminals when phase R is lost with a load
applied to a three-phase motor. The horizontal axis shows
the motor load as a percentage of the rated load, and the
vertical axis shows voltage as a percentage of the rated
voltage. The lines in the graph show the voltage induced at
the motor terminals for each load when phase loss occurs
during operation. As the graph shows, phase loss cannot be
detected because the motor terminal voltage does not drop
very much even if a phase is lost when the load on the motor
is light. Use the asymmetry detection function to detect
asymmetry in the motor terminal voltages.
Set the operating time carefully because it will affect the time
from when the phase loss occurs until tripping when this
function is used.
Characteristic Curve Diagram
Voltage (as a percentage of rated voltage)
Note: This characteristic curve
shows the approximate values
only.
100
95
90
VST
85
80
VTR
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
0
VRS
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
Motor load (as a percentage of rated load)
Note: For phase loss of phase R. VST, VTR, and VRS indicate the motor
terminal voltage at phase loss.
ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.
In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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