Protection Relay

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BE1-Flex

The BE1-FLEX Protection, Automation, and Control System is designed to be configurable for nearly any Power System application. The BE1-FLEX can cover a wide application spectrum as it can be configured for any combination of functions available. The large configurable touchscreen provides an application specific user interface. To support unknown future needs, the BE1-FLEX can simply turn on extra functions not common for an application, change or upgrade boards, field upgrade non-hardware style options, and securely update firmware all without needing to remove it from the installation.

Product Features
  • Large, intuitive, customizable, touchscreen HMI (Human-Machine Interface)
  • Multi-breaker automation and control with Trip Circuit Monitoring and Breaker Monitoring
  • High analog and digital input/output counts: Up to 28 CT, 16 VT, 72 contact sense, 48 outputs or 3 Ethernet ports (pending configuration, counts not cumulative)
  • Auxiliary analog inputs- 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 10 V, 50 to 100 mV, and RTD
  • Field upgradable hardware and software
  • Advanced cybersecurity features
  • IRIG-B, NTP, and DNP synchronized clock with battery backup
  • USB-C, RS-485, copper Ethernet and fiber Ethernet ports, HSR and PRP redundancy
  • Protocol Support: Modbus®, DNP, IEC 61850 Edition 2, Synchrophasor, BESTnet™Plus remote HMI, and email alerts.
  • Advanced recording
  • Targets and alarms
  • 30+ million data point Oscillography log (COMTRADE format) with Fault Summary
  • 8,000-record Sequence of Events log
  • Load profile recording
  • Transformer Damage (51TF)
  • Diagnostic log
  • Demand
  • Power quality
  • Energy

BE1-11f, Feeder Protection System

Correctly configuring protection with confidence has never been easier than with the BE1-11. The BE1-11f Feeder Protection System is designed with many features to address issues with reliability arising from the complexity of programming. With BESTspace™ files, multiple BESTlogic™Plus preprogrammed logic schemes, and associated application notes, you can be confident that you have the protection you need.

Product Features
IEEE Device Functions
21*24*252732*4346
4749RTD*5051596062
6779818610150BF

* Optional

  • Entering protection settings with confidence is easy with BESTCOMSPlus® software that provides intuitive settings with graphs, built-in error checking, and summary screens.
  • Complex protection is easy to configure and understand with preprogrammed schemes, drag-and-drop logic, user labels, and notes provided by BESTlogic™Plus.
  • The Offline Simulator in BESTlogic™Plus helps identify and troubleshoot the logic without the expensive need for physical hardware.
  • Adaptable coordination for difficult applications is made possible by 24 industry-standard timing curves and five user-defined curves.
  • Meet your modern communications needs with 10/100Mbit copper or 100Mbit fiber-optic Ethernet with IEC 61850, DNP, or Modbus®.
  • Connection is easy, even when using multiple large wires, with large screw terminals for all terminations.
  • Get the information you need for system analysis with distance-to-fault, oscillography, demand metering, power quality, breaker monitoring, and other data provided by the BE1-11.
  • Easily navigate settings and metering with the intuitive Human Machine Interface (HMI) menu and large LCD display.
  • Customize displayed information to meet different application needs with user-definable indicators and labels.
  • Direct control of internal logic using Select-and-Operate buttons available on the front panel.
  • Fully configurable analog outputs can be used to drive analog meters. Easily assigned trip points can be scaled by the user to reflect measured parameters.
  • Up to 14 combined alarm and trip temperature monitoring points are possible using an optional RTD module.
  • Reduce installation costs and improve reliability by mounting an optional RTD module near the point of measurement to minimize cable lengths.
  • UL Class 1, Div 2 rating allows the optional RTD module to be installed in harsh environments.

BE1-11g, Generator Protection System

Correctly configuring protection with confidence has never been easier than with the BE1-11. The BE1-11g Generator Protection System is designed with a complete line of protection and control elements, from backup distance (21) protection to phase differential (87). An available advanced synchronizer (25A) includes selectable phase-lock-loop and anticipatory modes. The BE1-11g has many features to address issues with reliability arising from programming complexity. With BESTspace™ files, multiple BESTlogic™Plus preprogrammed logic schemes, and associated application notes, you can be confident that you have the protection you need.

Product Features
IEEE Device Functions
21242525A*273240
43464749RTD*505159
606264G6778V78OOS81
8687*87N*10150BF

* Optional

  • Entering protection settings with confidence is easy with BESTCOMSPlus® software that provides intuitive settings with graphs, built-in error checking, and summary screens.
  • Complex protection is easy to configure and understand with preprogrammed schemes, drag-and-drop logic, user labels, and notes provided by BESTlogic™Plus.
  • The Offline Simulator in BESTlogic™Plus helps identify and troubleshoot the logic without the expensive need for physical hardware.
  • Adaptable coordination for difficult applications is made possible by 24 industry-standard timing curves and five user-defined curves.
  • Backup and cogeneration applications benefit from frequency tracking capabilities.
  • Meet your modern communications needs with 10/100Mbit copper or 100Mbit fiber-optic Ethernet with IEC 61850, DNP, or Modbus®.
  • Connection is easy, even when using multiple large wires, with large screw terminals for all terminations.
  • Get the information you need for system analysis with distance-to-fault, oscillography, demand metering, power quality, breaker monitoring, and other data provided by the BE1-11.
  • Increased security and selectivity provided with optional differential protection.
  • Easily navigate settings and metering with the intuitive Human Machine Interface (HMI) menu and large LCD display.
  • Customize displayed information to meet different application needs with user-defined indicators and labels.
  • Direct control of internal logic using Select and Operate buttons available on the front panel.
  • Reliable protection even during abnormal operation events such as high ambient temperature, blocked cooling, or worn bearings, with optional RTD module.
  • Optional RTD module with fully configurable analog outputs can be used to drive analog meters. Easily assigned trip points can be scaled by the user to reflect measured parameters.
  • Up to 14 combined alarm and trip temperature monitoring points are possible using an optional RTD module.
  • Reduce installation costs and improve reliability by mounting an optional RTD module near the point of measurement to minimize cable lengths.

BE1-11i, Intertie Protection System

Correctly configuring protection with confidence has never been easier than with the BE1-11. The BE1-11i Intertie Protection System is designed with many features to address issues with reliability arising from the complexity of programming. With BESTspace™ files, multiple BESTlogic™Plus preprogrammed logic schemes, and associated application notes, you can be confident that you have the protection you need.

Product Features
IEEE Device Functions
24252732434647
49RTD*505159606267
78V79818610150BF

* Optional

  • Intertie protection provided at the point of common coupling (PCC) between non-utillty distributed generation (DG) and the electric utility/area power system (Area EPS).
  • Entering protection settings with confidence is easy with BESTCOMSPlus® software that provides intuitive settings with graphs, built-in error checking, and summary screens.
  • Complex protection is easy to configure and understand with preprogrammed schemes, drag-and-drop logic, user labels, and notes provided by BESTlogic™Plus.
  • The Offline Simulator in BESTlogic™Plus helps identify and troubleshoot the logic without the expensive need for physical hardware.
  • Adaptable coordination for the most difficult applications made possible by 24 industry-standard timing curves and five user-defined curves.
  • Dual primary zone application protection with optional second set of CTs.
  • Islanding-detection protection and automatic load-shed schemes possible with the use of frequency elements.
  • Meet your modern communications needs with 10/100Mbit copper or 100Mbit fiber-optic Ethernet with IEC 61850, DNP, or Modbus®.
  • Connection is easy, even when using multiple large wires, with large screw terminals for all terminations.
  • Get the information you need for system analysis with distance-to-fault, oscillography, demand metering, power quality, breaker monitoring, and other data provided by the BE1-11.
  • Easily navigate settings and metering with the intuitive Human Machine Interface (HMI) menu and large LCD display.
  • Customize displayed information to meet different application needs with user-definable indicators and labels.
  • Direct control of internal logic using Select and Operate buttons available on the front panel.
  • Optional RTD module with fully configurable analog outputs can be used to drive analog meters. Easily assigned trip points can be scaled by the user to reflect measured parameters.
  • Up to 14 combined alarm and trip temperature monitoring points are possible using an optional RTD module.
  • Reduce installation costs and improve reliability by mounting an optional RTD module near the point of measurement to minimize cable lengths.

BE1-11m, Motor Protection System

Correctly configuring protection with confidence has never been easier than with the BE1-11. The BE1-11m Motor Protection System is designed with many features to address issues with reliability arising from the complexity of programming. With BESTspace™ files, multiple BESTlogic™Plus preprogrammed logic schemes, and associated application notes, you can be confident that you have the protection you need.

Product Features
IEEE Device Functions
27323740Q*434647
4849RTD*49TC50515559
606266818687*101
50BF

* Optional

  • Entering protection settings with confidence is easy with BESTCOMSPlus®. Software provides intuitive settings with graphs, built-in error checking, and summary screens.
  • Complex protection is easy to configure and understand with preprogrammed schemes, drag-and-drop logic, user labels, and notes provided by BESTlogic™Plus.
  • The Offline Simulator in BESTlogic™Plus helps identify and troubleshoot the logic without the expensive need for physical hardware.
  • Adaptable coordination for difficult applications is made possible by 24 industry-standard timing curves and five user-defined curves.
  • Protect synchronous motors with loss of synchronization pullout protection.
  • Accurate protection for high inertia starts, unbalanced voltages, and conditions of inadequate cooling.
  • Complete and flexible protection for motors and motor-driven processes.
  • Captured data from previous motor starts improves motor-protection settings.
  • More efficient maintenance scheduling is possible from motor usage-based data.
  • Meet your modern communications needs with 10/100Mbit copper or 100Mbit fiber-optic Ethernet with IEC 61850, DNP, or Modbus™.
  • Connection is easy, even when using multiple large wires, with large screw terminals for all terminations.
  • Get the information you need for system analysis with motor start records, oscillography, demand metering, power quality, breaker monitoring, and other data provided by the BE1-11.
  • Increased security and selectivity provided with optional differential protection.
  • Easily navigate settings and metering with the intuitive Human Machine Interface (HMI) menu and large LCD display.
  • Customize displayed information to meet different application needs with user-definable indicators and labels.
  • Direct control of internal logic using Select-and-Operate buttons available on the front panel.
  • Optional RTD module with fully configurable analog outputs can be used to drive analog meters. Easily assigned trip points can be scaled by the user to reflect measured parameters.
  • Reliable protection even during abnormal operation events such as high ambient temperature, blocked cooling, or worn bearings, with optional RTD module.
  • Up to 14 combined alarm and trip temperature monitoring points are possible using an optional RTD module.
  • Reduce installation costs and improve reliability by mounting an optional RTD module at the motor to minimize cable lengths.

BE1-11t, Transformer Protection System

Correctly configuring protection with confidence has never been easier than with the BE1-11. The BE1-11t Transformer Protection System is designed with many features to address issues with reliability arising from the complexity of programming. With BESTspace™ files, multiple BESTlogic™Plus preprogrammed logic schemes, and associated application notes, you can be confident that you have the protection you need.

Product Features
IEEE Device Functions
21*2425*27434647
49RTD*505151TF596062
6779*81868787N101
50BF

* Optional

  • Entering protection settings with confidence is easy with BESTCOMSPlus® software that provides intuitive settings with graphs, built-in error checking, and summary screens.
  • Complex protection is easy to configure and understand with preprogrammed schemes, drag-and-drop logic, user labels, and notes provided by BESTlogic™Plus.
  • The Offline Simulator in BESTlogic™Plus helps identify and troubleshoot the logic without the need for expensive physical hardware.
  • Adaptable coordination for difficult applications is made possible by 24 industry-standard timing curves and five user-defined curves.
  • More efficient maintenance scheduling is possible by using through-fault counter data.
  • Meet your modern communications needs with 10/100Mbit copper or 100Mbit fiber-optic Ethernet with IEC 61850, DNP, or Modbus®.
  • Connection is easy, even when using multiple large wires, with large screw terminals for all terminations.
  • Get the information you need for system analysis with distance-to-fault, oscillography, demand metering, power quality, breaker monitoring, and other data provided by the BE1-11.
  • Increased security and selectivity provided with differential protection.
  • Provides more accurate detection of inrush current on modern transformers by using shared harmonic blocking.
  • Easily navigate settings and metering with the intuitive Human Machine Interface (HMI) menu and large LCD display.
  • Customize displayed information to meet different application needs with user-definable indicators and labels.
  • Direct control of internal logic using Select and Operate buttons available on the front panel.
  • Reliable protection even during abnormal operation events such as high ambient temperature, or blocked cooling with the optional RTD module.
  • Optional RTD module with fully configurable analog outputs can be used to drive analog meters. Easily assigned trip points can be scaled by the user to reflect measured parameters.
  • Up to 14 combined alarm and trip temperature monitoring points are possible using an optional RTD module.
  • Reduce installation costs and improve reliability by mounting an optional RTD module near the point of measurement to minimize cable lengths.

ES Series, Protection Relays

ES Series Protection Relays provide a wide range of cost-saving options to simplify protection related to Generator, Transformer, Distribution, Process Control, Auto Transfer Schemes, and Motor applications. ES relays offer many high-end features not typically found in a low-cost device to provide simple, yet sophisticated, protection for your applications. Multiple DIN-rail mounting options are available.

Product Features
  • Simplify protection by covering a wide range of applications using ES relays.
  • Sophisticated fundamental sensing technology gives you high-end harmonic protection capabilities that prevent false tripping and allows you to be more selective.
  • DIN-rail mounting provides low-cost, fast, easy, and compact installation.
  • Relay settings are simple and intuitive, making setup fast with no PC required.
  • Red and green LEDs on the front panel provide intuitive, easy-to-understand indication of system status.
  • Digital microprocessor design is extremely accurate to ensure a high level of dependability and security, giving you confidence in your settings.
  • The ES relay self-monitors to detect internal component failure and, in the unlikely event of an internal failure, flashes the Power LED.
  • Models are available in six standard input voltages.
  • Many ES relay models are self-powered, eliminating the need for additional power sources.
  • Conformal coating improves protection against dust and corrosion.
  • Accurate, repeatable, and reliable operation.

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