Basler BE1-79A User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
RECLOSING RELAY
BE1-79A
Publication: 9310200990
Revision: G 02/08

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INTRODUCTION
This instruction manual provides information about the operation and installation of the BE1-79A
Reclosing Relay. To accomplish this, the following information is provided:
•General Information and Specifications
•Controls and Indicators
•Functional Description
•Installation
•Maintenance
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, only qualified personnel should
perform the procedures in this manual.
NOTE
Be sure that the BE1-79A is hard-wired to earth ground with no smaller than 12
AWG copper wire attached to the ground terminal on the rear of the unit case.
When the BE1-79A is configured in a system with other devices, it is
recommended to use a separate lead to the ground bus from each unit.

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First Printing: July 1997
Printed in USA
© 2008 Basler Electric, Highland Illinois 62249 USA
All Rights Reserved
February 2008
It is not the intention of this manual to cover all details and variations in equipment, nor does this manual
provide data for every possible contingency regarding installation or operation. The availability and design
of all features and options are subject to modification without notice. Should further information be
required, contact Basler Electric.
BASLER ELECTRIC
ROUTE 143, BOX 269
HIGHLAND IL 62249 USA
http://www.basler.com, [email protected]
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
of Basler Electric, Highland Illinois, USA. It is loaned for confidential use, subject
to return on request, and with the mutual understanding that it will not be used in
any manner detrimental to the interest of Basler Electric.

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REVISION HISTORY
The following information provides a historical summary of the changes made to the BE1-79A hardware,
firmware, and software. The corresponding revisions made to this instruction manual (9310200990) are
also summarized. Revisions are listed in reverse chronological order.
Application Firmware
Version and Date Change
1.07, 02/08 •Modified firmware so the relay will go to Lockout after the EXIT
command is entered through the RS-232 port or access has timed
out. If the breaker is closed, the relay will go to Reset after the
Lockout Timer expires.
1.05, 08/00 •SP-79ARS command mode parameters were changed from C
(closed) and O (open) to E (energized) and D (de-energized).
1.03.XX, 08/98 •Coordinated open and close timing of outputs C5 and C6 to preserve
consistent operation of the anti-pump function.
1.02.XX, 06/98 •Communication was made consistent with other Basler products by
adding line feeds to ASCII data returned by the relay.
1.02.XX, 12/97 •Initial release of part number 9310200200.
1.01.XX, 07/97 •Initial release of part numbers 9310200100 and 9310200101.
Hardware
Version and Date Change
05/03 •Initial release of part number 9310200201.
08/00 •Added RS Contact Switch S5 for user-selection of normally-open or
normally-closed RS contacts.
01/00 •Contact sensing jumpers added to the digital circuit board of relays
with part number 9310200101 gave inputs V1, V2, V3, and V4 three
specific ranges of operating voltage.
10/98 •Changed serialization format to HXXXXXXXX.
12/97 •Initial release of part number 9310200200.
07/97 •Initial release of part numbers 9310200100 and 9310200101.
Manual
Revision and Date Change
G, 02/08 •Added manual part number and revision to footers.
•Updated Output Contact ratings in Section 1.
•Updated Lockout description in Section 3 to support version 1.07
firmware.
•Updated Command Descriptions in Section 4 to support version 1.07
firmware.

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Manual
Revision and Date Change
F, 10/05 •Added switch S4 labels to Figure 2-3.
•In Figures 3-1, 6-1, and 6-2, enhanced C8 function block illustration to
show NO or NC contact selectable by switch S5. Changed C10 from
NC to NO.
•Added RS Mode Selector switch illustration and corrected shorting
bars placement in Figures 3-2 and 3-3.
•Changed name of Section 4 from Communication to Communication
Commands.
•Changed name of Section 5 from Installation to Installation and
Configuration.
•Corrected and clarified connection drawings of Figures 5-4 and 5-5.
•Added troubleshooting tips to Section 6.
•Moved contents of Section 7 to Section 1 and deleted Section 7.
•Added Appendix A, RS Contact Application.
•Added Appendix B, Terminal Communication.
E, 04/03 •Added information pertaining to part number 9310200201.
•Clarified the weight specification in Section 1.
•Corrected error in Figure 5-4.
D, 08/00 •Covered addition of RS Contact Switch S5 and changes to SP-
79ARS command.
C, 01/00 •Information pertaining to the jumper-selectable contact sensing
voltage ranges was added. Drawings in Figure 5-1 were changed to
show the revised relay case cover.
B, 05/98 •Patent information was added to Section 1. Various errors in Sections
1, 3, and 6 were corrected.
A, 09/97 •Information pertaining to the power supply holdup feature was added.
—, 01/05 •Initial release

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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 •GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 1-1
SECTION 2 •CONTROLS AND INDICATORS........................................................................................ 2-1
SECTION 3 •FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................... 3-1
SECTION 4 •COMMUNICATION COMMANDS...................................................................................... 4-1
SECTION 5 •INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION.......................................................................... 5-1
SECTION 6 •TESTING ............................................................................................................................ 6-1
APPENDIX A •RS CONTACT APPLICATION.........................................................................................A-1
APPENDIX B •TERMINAL COMMUNICATION.......................................................................................B-1

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SECTION 1 •GENERAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 •GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................1-1
DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................................1-1
FEATURES............................................................................................................................................1-1
Controls And Indicators......................................................................................................................1-1
Communication...................................................................................................................................1-1
Power Holdup Circuit..........................................................................................................................1-1
PRIMARY APPLICATION......................................................................................................................1-2
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................1-2
Reclose Timers 1, 2, 3, and 4 ............................................................................................................1-2
Reset Timers 1, 2, 3, 4, and Final......................................................................................................1-2
Lockout Timer.....................................................................................................................................1-2
RS Set and Reset Timers...................................................................................................................1-2
Communication Port...........................................................................................................................1-2
Power Supply .....................................................................................................................................1-2
Contact Sensing Inputs......................................................................................................................1-2
Output Contacts .................................................................................................................................1-3
Type Tests..........................................................................................................................................1-3
Environment .......................................................................................................................................1-3
Weight ................................................................................................................................................1-3
Patent.................................................................................................................................................1-3
MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................................................1-4
Tables
Table 1-1. BE1-79A Versions and Features..............................................................................................1-1

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