Electromechanical relays

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ABB electromechanical relays have protected the power system for more than 100 years, and with the proper inspection, maintenance, and testing techniques, these relays can guard the power system for many more years.

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AR high speed auxiliary relaysClassicUltra high speed auxiliary relay, four pole, non-adjustable pickup with a two millisecond operating timeAR high speed auxiliary relays
BL-1 temperature relayObsoleteFor thermal overload and short-circuit protection of transformers and ac motors, usually rated 50 horsepower or moreRelion Relays (REX615) (Non Direct Replacement)BL-1 temperature relay
CA/CA-16 differential relayClassicGenerator or transformer protection HU-1 Relay(for CA-26 relay)CA/CA-16 differential relay
CM phase balance current relayClassicDesigned to provide protection against unbalanced phase currentsCM phase balance current relay
CO/COM/COQ/COV overcurrent relaysClassicOvercurrent protectionCO/COM/COQ/COV overcurrent relays
CP reverse phase voltage relayClassicThree-phase contact-making voltmeter which is used to detect reverse phase connections of lines, transformers, motors, generators, or synchronous condensersCP reverse phase voltage relay
CR directional overcurrent relayClassicDisconnects transmission and feeder circuitsCR directional overcurrent relay
CRN1 single phase reverse power relayClassicDetects reverse power flow into ac generatorsCRN1 single phase reverse power relay
CV/CVD/CVQ/CVX voltage relaysClassicVoltage protectionCV/CVD/CVQ/CVX voltage relays
CW power relay zero degree characteristicObsoleteSingle phase induction type relayRelion Relays (REX615) (Non Direct Replacement)CW power relay zero degree characteristic
DGF field ground detection relayObsoleteProvides a reliable means for detecting grounds in the DC winding of the generator fieldRelion Relays (REX640) (Non Direct Replacement)DGF field ground detection relay
DT3 power supplyObsoleteTemperature protection of transformers, DC generators, and motorsNoneDT3 power supply
H-3 and HV-3 three phase directional relaysObsoletePolyphase direction relays which are used to obtain high speed directional discrimination during faults on power systemsRelion Relays (REX640) (Non Direct Replacement)H-3 and HV-3 three phase directional relays
HCB and HCB-1 pilot wire relay systemsObsoleteDesigned for the complete phase and ground protection of two and three terminal transmission linesRelion Relays (REX640) (Non Direct Replacement)HCB and HCB-1 pilot wire relay systems
HRU instantaneous overcurrent relay with harmonic restraintObsoleteHigh speed relay used for the supervision of differential, overcurrent, or pilot relaysRelion Relays (REX640) (Non Direct Replacement)HRU instantaneous overcurrent relay with harmonic restraint
HU, HU-1, and HU-4 transformer differential relaysClassicHigh speed relays used in the differential protection of transformersHU, HU-1, and HU-4 transformer differential relays
ITH high dropout instantaneous unitClassicSolenoid operated device with an adjustable core screw which adjusts the ac current pickup of the device over a 2 or to 1 rangeITH high dropout instantaneous unit
JM annunciator and current indictorClassicAvailable in several different formsJM annunciator and current indictor
KA-4 carrier auxiliary relayClassicAuxiliary relay used in a distance carrier relaying schemeKA-4 carrier auxiliary relay
KAB high impedance BUS differential relayClassicBus protection in most cases when bushing type CTs are in use, and in metal-clad equipment when CTs with toroidally wound cores having their windings completely distributed are employedKAB high impedance BUS differential relay
KD compensator distance relaysClassicPolyphase compensator type relayKD compensator distance relays
KDTG distance and timer relayObsoletePolyphase compensator type distance relayKD-11, KD11 and TD5,Relion Relays (REX640) (Non Direct ReplacementKDTG distance and timer relay
KDXG ground distanceObsoleteHigh speed single phase distance relayRelion Relays (REX640) (Non Direct Replacement)KDXG ground distance
KF underfrequency relayClassicHigh-speed under-frequency relayKF underfrequency relay
KH directional relaysClassicSeries of directional relaysKH directional relays
KLF loss-of-field relay 50/60 hertzClassicLoss of field relayKLF loss-of-field relay 50/60 hertz
KO-1 overcurrent relayObsoleteHigh speed overcurrent relayCO,Relion Relays (REX610,REX615,REX640) (Non Direct Replacement)KO-1 overcurrent relay
KP three phase voltage and phase sequence relayObsoleteUndervoltage or overvoltage fault detector/check the phase sequence of a three phase voltageRelion Relays (REX610,REX615,REX640) (Non Direct Replacement)KP three phase voltage and phase sequence relay
KS out-of-step blocking relayObsoletePolyphase compensator distance type relayRelion Relay (REX640) (Non Direct Replacement)KS out-of-step blocking relay
KV-1 undervoltage relayObsoleteHigh-speed single phase undervoltage relay particularly suited for applications where high drop-out ratio is desirableSSV-T,Relion Relays (REX610,REX615,REX640) (Non Direct Replacement)KV-1 undervoltage relay
LC-1 linear coupler relaysClassicBus differential protectionLC-1 linear coupler relays
MDF microprocessor frequency relayObsoleteDigital frequency relay intended to sense hazardous under frequency (or over frequency) conditionsRelion Relays (REX610,REX615) (Non Direct Replacement)MDF microprocessor frequency relay
MG6 multi-contact auxiliary relayClassicDesigned for applications where several independent circuits may be energized or de-energized upon the operation of a single primary relay contact or where the capacity of the primary relay contact is inadequate for the energy requiredMG6 multi-contact auxiliary relay
PM pilot-wire monitoring and transferred tripping relaysClassicContinuous monitoring of a pilot-wire circuitPM pilot-wire monitoring and transferred tripping relays
POQ high-speed relayClassicSensitive detection of unbalances or unbalanced faultsPOQ high-speed relay
RC automatic reclosing relayObsoleteAutomatic reclosure of AC or DC electrically operated circuit breakersRER620/RER615 (Non Direct Replacement)RC automatic reclosing relay
SC and SC-1 instantaneous adjustable current relaysClassicSuitable for any application where an instantaneous plunger relay of high accuracy is requiredSC and SC-1 instantaneous adjustable current relays
SDG static ground distance relaysClassicSingle zone ground distance relays used to detect faultsSDG static ground distance relays
SG auxiliary relayClassicIntended for use in the applications requiring increased current-carrying or interrupting capability in a contactSG auxiliary relay
SI-T overcurrent relayObsoleteHigh speed overcurrent deviceSI-T overcurrent relay
SKD compensator distance relaysObsoletePolyphase compensator type distance relaysKD; REX640 (Non direct replacement)SKD compensator distance relays
SPP surge protection relaysObsoleteSurge protection packageNoneSPP surge protection relays
SV instantaneous adjustable voltage relayActiveAdjustable over a wide range of voltageSV instantaneous adjustable voltage relay
SX toggle relayObsoleteToggle type relay intended for auxiliary serviceMG6SX toggle relay
TD-4 timing relayObsoleteUsed for timing application requiring a two-stage timing intervalTD-5,Relion Relays (REX610) (Non Direct Replacement)TD-4 timing relay
TD-5 timing relayClassicUsed for applications requiring a time delayTD-5 timing relay
TD-52 timing relayClassicallows utilization of two completely independent timing circuitsTD-52 timing relay
TR-1 auxiliary tripping and indicating relayClassicAuxiliary relay energized by protective relaysTR-1 auxiliary tripping and indicating relay
TRB zener tripping unitClassicAuxiliary device energized by protective relaysTRB zener tripping unit

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