Data Bulletin Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors, and Starters Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Raleigh, NC, USA Replaces -379E dated 11/84 GENERAL THEORY SERIES IPEDANCE Cd Power Source Figure 1: Control Device SHUNT CAPACITANCE Power Source Control Device Cd Coil Figure 2: Power Source Coil When a relay, contactor, or starter is mounted a considerable distance from the device controlling it, problems are introduced that are not present when the distance is relatively short. The major problems that arise are due to the series impedance and shunt capacitance of the control wires and their effect upon the proper operation of the relay, contactor, or starter. Because of the inherent characteristics of AC operated magnets, these two problems are important at different times and can therefore be treated separately. Due to the series impedance effect of the control wires in series with the device coil, the current drawn through the control wires causes a voltage drop which subtracts from the voltage available to the relay, starter, or contactor coil. If the voltage drop due to this series impedance is large enough, the voltage available to the device coil may not be sufficient for the device to pick up and seal properly. If the device fails to pick up or seal, and the pickup signal is maintained, a coil burnout is likely. The series impedance effect of the control wires is particularly important when inrush current is present in the wires, since this is usually the only time when the current is sufficient to cause an appreciable difference between the source voltage and the voltage available to the device coil. NEA standards require AC operated magnetic devices to operate satisfactorily at 85% of the rated coil voltage. owing for a line voltage fluctuation of % below the rated voltage, the voltage drop caused by the series impedance effect of the control wires should be limited to 5% to insure satisfactory operation of the circuit. The tables beginning on page 5 of this bulletin show the maximum distance in feet between the relay, contactor, or starter and the device controlling it, based on a maximum difference of 5% between the source voltage and the voltage available to the device coil during inrush conditions. This data is basedon0hzvoltagesourcesonly. In addition to series impedance, the control circuit wires also exhibit a distributed capacitance. The effect of this shunt capacitance is particularly important when the relay, contactor, or starter circuit is opened and the device is to drop out. If the arrangement of the control circuit components is such that the control wire shunt capacitance is in parallel with the STOP button, limit switch, or other disconnect means controlling the relay, contactor, or starter, a large enough amount of capacitance will prevent the device from dropping out even though the control circuit was opened. This is a very serious condition and must be prevented. To determine if the effects of the shunt capacitance of the control wires must be considered, refer to Figures 1 and 2. If the control device is remote (see Figure 1), and the control circuit components are arranged so that the power source is adjacent to the device coil, the distributed wire capacitance will be in parallel with the control device (STOP button) and must be considered. Under these conditions, it is sometimes necessary to limit the length of the control wires so that the distributed capacitance between the control wires does not exceed the maximum permissible value for the proper operation of the control circuit. 1
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 This will shunt the device coil in the energized state even though the control circuit is open. (See Figure 2.) If the power source is adjacent to the control device (STOP button), opening the control device contact will de-energize the distributed capacitance and the relay, contactor, or starter coil. The distributed wire capacitance need not be considered in determining the length of the control wire run, since the capacitance does not prevent the STOP button from functioning. In such cases, the series impedance effect of the control wires is the limiting factor. APPLICATION L1 Hold Wire Enclosure Source Wire Fuse Insulation Figure 3: Stop Start OL L2 Coil Wire Conduit GND Wire Three-Wire Separate Control Properly Grounded L1 Hold Wire Enclosure Source Wire Short Conduit Fuse Figure 4: Stop Start L2 Coil Wire C w Broken Ground or Ungrounded Water OL Three-Wire Separate Control in Water Filled Conduit Not Properly Grounded HOWTOUSETHETABLES In practical applications, the system should not be installed first and then tried out later. Even though the circuit may work properly initially, conditions may change due to wear, aging, deteriorating insulation, humidity, or other factors, and the relay, contactor, or starter coil being controlled may not pick up or drop out at some critical moment. For this reason, it is important to calculate the maximum allowable control distance that permits continued reliable operation. In evaluating long runs of control wire that are difficult to maintain and inspect, it may be impossible to know the exact location of the wires, the thickness of the insulation or other characteristics that can affect the impedance or capacitance of the control wires throughout the entire run. For this reason, any calculation of the maximum length of a wire run must be simplified. Figure 3 shows a normal three-wire control scheme with the source, hold, and coil wires and the conduit shown in cross section. Both L2 and the conduit are properly grounded. To maintain the proper operation of the circuit, always assume the worst case (See Figure 4). The worst case occurs when: 1. The conduit is filled with water due to condensation, flooding, or other accident. 2. The conduit and/or L2 are ungrounded. 3. The source wire (L1 to the stop station) is shorted at a termination point, or shorted to the conduit, due to the failure of the wire insulation. These conditions can be present in the circuit without causing the control circuit fuse to blow. Figure 4 shows that the water and source wire are at the same potential (L1) due to the short. The coil and hold wires each exhibit a capacitance (C w ) between the wire and the surrounding water. The water acts as one plate of the capacitor; the insulation acts as the dielectric; and the wire acts as the other plate of the capacitor. The distances shown in the tables in this bulletin are calculated by using manufacturers' specifications for machine tool wire (TW) used in the control circuit at 0 Hz. A dielectric constant of 8 is assumed. Use of different wire or cable, such as Romex or coaxial cable, alters the conditions and makes the distance values shown in the tables incorrect. Consult your local Square D field office for assistance. 1. Determine whether the distributed wire capacitance is in parallel with the stop button (refer to Figures 1 and 2). If the capacitance is not in parallel with the stop button, the distributed wire capacitance need not be considered. 2. Refer to the table giving shunt capacitance and series impedance distances for the class and type of device in question. 3. Based on the control circuit voltage and wire size, determine the shunt capacitance (two or three-wire control) and series impedance distance from the appropriate table. 2
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin NOTE: tables refer to American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper wire. 4. When the shunt capacitance distance is greater than the series impedance distance, the series impedance distance is the limiting value. (In this case, to avoid confusion, the shunt capacitance value does not appear in the table and reference to a footnote is made.) 5. When the shunt capacitance distance is less than the series impedance distance, the shunt capacitance distance is the limiting value. ALTERNATE SOLUTIONS Interposing AC Control Relay Stop Start 2 Wire Control If used Conduit Interposing Relay Enclosure Several methods can reduce the problems of series impedance and shunt capacitance caused by long runs of control wires. The control distance of a starter or contactor can sometimes be increased by using one of the methods showninfigure5. Since the burden of a control relay coil is generally less than the burden of a starter or contactor coil, the starter or contactor s control distance can sometimes be increased by using an interposing control relay, provided the shunt capacitance of the control wires does not become the limiting factor. The control relay, which is used to pick up the starter or contactor at line voltage, can be powered from a control transformer, or from line voltage (see Figures 5 and ). After the control relay is sized, based on the line voltage and coil current, follow steps 1 to 5 under How to Use the Tables to determine the maximum control distance. L1 L2 L3 1 CR CR 2 3 OL's OL OL OL T1 T2 T3 GND 3 Phase otor otor Stop Start 2 Wire Control If used Conduit Enclosure Figure 5: Interposing Control Relay at Line Voltage 2 1 Fuse X1 3 Sec CR X2 GND L1 L2 L3 CR Pri OL's OL OL OL T1 T2 T3 3 Phase otor otor Figure : Interposing Control Relay and Transformer Interposing DC Control Relay Interposing DC Control Relay and Solid State Amplifier If shunt capacitance becomes the limiting factor (since coils with a lower burden generally require less shunt capacitance to hold them in the energized position even though the control circuit is open) the arrangement using an interposing AC control relay can be altered to use an interposing DC control relay instead. If the voltage across the control wires is DC, the shunt capacitance cannot conduct; therefore, it does not cause a problem (See Figure 7). Series impedance then becomes the limiting factor. An elaboration of the scheme above using an interposing DC control relay is to use a DC relay controlled by a solid state amplifier. This arrangement 3
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 2 Wire Control If used Conduit eliminates the problem of shunt capacitance, as well as greatly reducing the control circuit burden and, therefore, the effect of the series impedance. Start Stop Conduit Enclosure Enclosure CR L1 L2 L3 Figure 7: L1 DC Source CR OL OL OL OL T1 T2 T3 Interposing DC Control Relay V Supply OL L2 GND otor L1 L2 L3 ( Latch Coil ) ( UnLatch Coil ) OL OL OL GND T1 T2 T3 otor Figure 8: echanically Held Contactor or Relay Overload Protection not Provided by Contactor Enclosure Conduit Figure 9: Stop Start Capacitance Discharge Scheme If an interposing relay is not used and the distance limiting problem is due to the shunt capacitance effect on the control wires, a mechanically-held contactor or relay can be used, provided it has coil-clearing contacts (make sure that the relay or contactor selected will work properly with the use of coil clearing contacts). Since the coil clearing contacts are always located adjacent to the contactor coil, they are not shunted by the control wires capacitance (see Figure 8). Series impedance becomes the limiting factor. Contact your Square D representative for help in selecting the proper mechanically-held device for your application (since the control distance depends upon the impedance of the latch and unlatch coils). Discharging Shunt Capacitance Resistance Sensitive Relays Figure 9 shows a circuit arrangement with an extra set of normally open contacts attached to the stop button. When the stop button is pressed, any current carried by the shunt capacitance is shorted to ground and bypasses the coil. When the stop button is released, the shunt capacitance again feeds the current to the starter coil, but it is very unlikely that the current value will be high enough for the coil to pick it up. IPORTANT! Always ensure that when the stop button is pressed, L1 is not shorted to ground as a result of arcing on the stop button contacts. For example, when using Class 9001 push buttons, the arc may transfer if a Type KA1 contact block is used. Instead, use a KA3 contact block for the stop button and a separate KA2 contact block to short the shunt capacitance to ground. Resistance sensitive relays are devices with input sensitivity that enables them to operate from substantially lower currents than standard electromechanical relays. Therefore, they are often able to operate over greater distances than electromechanical relays. Contact your Square D representative for complete application details. NOTE: Use two isolated contact blocks for this function. 4
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Tables Class 81, Type C Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 1: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 CO1 B 1 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 70 2 190 85 2 170 30 570 190 140 2800 0 0 1 5 5 30 535 175 1 Table 2: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 CO1 B 1 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 00 0 380 5 340 380 285 0 900 0 225 0 3 255 700 355 25 Table 3: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 CO1 B 1 25 0 400 0 0 0 400 35 5 800 470 30 0 5 980 3900 00 73900 98400 90 375 00 000 37900 114000 1700 140 575 90 57800 170 2 2 85 3400 13800 800 400 3400 5
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class 81, Type C shownarefor0hzonly. Table 4: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 CO-5 A 1 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 5 0 75 1700 275 90 5 1400 2 75 55 0 0 5 5 2 70 Table 5: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 CO-5 A 1 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 5 0 5 135 2800 40 0 1 20 35 90 4 135 0 2700 4 140 5 Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 CO-5 A 1 25 1 4 1700 1 33400 400 40 170 95 2700 170 520 90 5 25 40 2900 80900 7700 0 4 0 0 40 3800 14900 5 0 9900 20 18900 2800 2 9 0 14700 9 00 38400
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class 81, Type C shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 7: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 CO11 A 1 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 175 55 40 1 000 40 840 1 40 5 5 35 25 7 35 790 5 40 Table 8: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 CO11 A 1 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 355 1 85 00 3 5 80 0 25 85 5 2 70 00 75 0 00 2 80 0 Table 9: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 CO11 A 1 25 1 0 11700 3 0 7 2900 180 54900 7 70 280 00 280 8 1130 5 4 1700 900 43400 00 173700 55 0 0 0 1970 2 970 3800 0 97400 290 38900 7
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class 81, Type C shownarefor0hzonly. Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) CO 81 A S DT CO1 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 7 0 2 3440 5 135 27 435 1 5 70 490 32 5 170 5 Table 11: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) CO 81 A S DT CO1 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 1 5 35 13 435 3 35 275 5 870 290 2 140 980 325 5 340 255 Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 CO CO1 A S DT 25 5 425 17 740 32275 42970 40 70 280 170 70 0 255 35 41 25925 77890 3700 95 395 85 340 3925 119055 85 1 595 2385 95 5955 1792 23825 2 880 35 14090 88080 2440 352335 8
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class 81, Type H shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 13: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 H A,B,C 2-8 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 780 585 700 525 1700 585 435 40 3 00 5 390 0 5 4 Table 14: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 H A,B,C 2-8 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 00 1400 875 2700 925 95 780 30 825 Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 H A,B,C 2-8 1 7 5 790 3 195 1 3700 4900 4 75 5 1935 5800 7700 7 25 1 475 2900 8900 11900 725 00 180 5 270 900 0 270 9
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class 81, Type HX shownarefor0hzonly. Table 1: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 HX C 8- Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 135 25 25 9 25 770 8 27 9 85 2890 90 7 Table 17: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 HX C 8- Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 55 18 40 5 1825 1370 1925 14 Table 18: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 HX C 8-1 95 1875 95 2 9 35 5 975 2935 39 3 0 5 080 5 90 370 2340 70 9 8 35 140 55 3555 80 142 2 8 53 90 2
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class 81, Type KF shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 19: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 KF C Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 1725 275 90 5 5 80 0 95 5 5 25 40 4 15 0 5 190 0 Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 KF C Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 30 5 135 35 495 2590 4 135 0 55 325 5 80 23 35 90 385 5 95 Table 21: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 KF C 0 5 985 39 7 74 98870 95 385 195 38725 11355 49 0 00 940 0255 18 2 925 37 5 9280 279005 3715 3 14 555 22 141375 470 55 525 21 8470 33885 2 3370 847235 11
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class 81, Type KP, KU shownarefor0hzonly. Table 22: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 KP, KU C Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 235 75 55 1335 2 70 11 175 55 40 3540 885 140 3 3980 995 5 35 4190 55 40 Table 23: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 KP, KU C Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 2970 475 5 1 275 425 140 5 22 355 1 85 1770 280 90 70 1990 3 5 75 8380 95 335 1 80 Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 KP, KU C 75 0 5 35 2 90825 9 1 470 1890 7575 4735 1423 189475 735 29 11790 73705 2210 2935 280 1135 40 18175 113 341355 4470 4 17 9 2780 17 519800 9 2590 370 4 259275 778990
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class 81, Type LO shown are for 0 Hz only. NOTE: Distances shown below apply only to those Type L relays utilizing the 31111-400 series coils. Table 25: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 LO A 2 8 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 70 0 00 0 0 375 0 400 0 13 4 335 14 470 355 Table 2: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 LO A 2 8 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value.. 1340 05 905 05 755 0 800 00 2700 895 75 2840 9 7 Table 27: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 LO A 2 8 2 40 170 5 35 425 4 5 25 170 25 95 25 0 4 5 7835 4 40 40 4025 0 11 0 5 980 1 18470 595 90 35 1475 9 70 3975 13
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class 81, Type R shownarefor0hzonly. Table 28: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 R A 4 DT Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. #1 #14 # # 835 1 7 25 25 0 25 1995 495 75 Table 29: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 R A 4 DT Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. #1 #14 # # 175 25 5 05 0 55 0 3995 995 5 35 Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 R A 4 DT #1 #14 # # 80 3 1335 5340 33390 133 1 5 95 8395 525 9940 5 8 3280 135 835 3281 3 70 90 72 90 14
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class 81, Type XO shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 31: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 XO A Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 4 325 1170 390 290 975 325 775 255 190 870 290 2 9 5 225 Table 32: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 XO A Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 85 780 585 19 5 5 385 1740 580 435 1835 5 Table 33: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 XO A 3 195 37 4990 4 75 3 1935 5825 7755 7 25 1 475 2980 890 11925 7 13585 85 5 25 75 7 2 2935 95 390 5 9805 295 392
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class 81, Type XL shownarefor0hzonly. Table 34: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 XL (Unlatch Coil ) A 925 5 2 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. For information on pick-up coil, see Class 81, Type XO on page. 8 275 5 95 2 170 5 135 3875 5 5 4080 2 Table 35: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 81 XL (Unlatch Coil ) A 18 40 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. For information on pick-up coil, see Class 81, Type XO on page. 555 4 1390 40 3 35 275 1 4 3 4 325 Table 3: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 81 XL (Unlatch Coil ) A 195 790 49 175 19805 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. For information on pick-up coil, see Class 81, Type XO on page. 75 3 1 7780 23370 31 5 1940 0 35 05 185 7 18825 5570 753 70 285 15 4 28875 875 15 5 435 17 990 4390 1375 17470 1
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class / 853, Type SA shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 37: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SA B 2-3 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 800 00 0 0 95 7 540 405 135 85 0 00 0 335 1 70 14 475 355 25 85 55 5 535 400 0 0 0 190 4 3 5 5 Table 38: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SA B 2-3 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 0 0 900 0 190 1435 80 8 270 170 0 900 75 225 140 280 9 7 535 175 1 32 70 800 00 0 5 3385 8 35 2 135 Table 39: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 853 SA B 2-3 0 00 2 8 135 8 255 34 1375 2135 3 2 1335 40 53 7 21390 334 5 80 3 70 2 8295 5 33195 51870 7 5 5 3185 9570 7 1975 980 790 190 770 25 105 193 25725 772 705 70 28 10 7185 295 28755 385 10 1797 17
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class /853, Type SB and SC Class 8903, Type S (Electrically Held) shownarefor0hzonly. Table 40: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SB SC 8903 S A 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 880 0 495 5 795 595 4 1 95 0 495 370 75 00 525 395 295 95 0 1700 590 440 3 1 70 0 5 3 1 70 Table 41: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SB SC 8903 S A 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 995 3 2 00 895 295 190 995 7 5 5 790 590 195 5 885 5 2 140 3700 0 935 700 2 1 Table 42: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 853 SB SC 8903 S A 0 00 1 5 85 535 0 2800 800 13400 2 8 135 8 30 00 130 2 3 2 3900 50 7000 2 32900 5 80 325 00 0 80 800 3 900 7 495 90 00 49700 77700 185 7 400 14000 0 900 74700 10 18
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class /853, Type SD Class 8903, Type SP (Electrically Held) shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 43: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SD 8903 SP A 2 & 3 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 980 735 5 5 885 5 2 140 980 735 5 1 780 585 440 1 90 0 875 55 490 5 2700 9 90 5 170 1 Table 44: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SD 8903 SP A 2 & 3 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 1900 1400 490 3 1700 440 280 1900 1400 35 235 00 880 290 185 1700 985 325 2 0 3 2 Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 853 SD 8903 SP A 2 & 3 0 00 1 5 80 5 00 00 2700 80 900 2 8 5 8 0 30 40 900 0 3 0 0 3700 00 00 000 4 75 5 1900 5700 700 0 0 4700 7 25 1 5 2800 80 11400 0 700 700 40 70 40 00 0 70 19
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class /853, Type SD Class 8903, Type SP (Electrically Held) shownarefor0hzonly. Table 4: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SD 8903 SP A 4 & 5 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 975 7 5 1 875 0 495 5 7 5 4 135 85 580 435 325 5 5 190 490 35 75 5 85 5 385 5 80 Table 47: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SD 8903 SP A 4 & 5 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 1 35 2 1755 13 990 3 2 1 825 275 175 1 870 55 2 135 890 735 5 5 1375 775 255 Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 853 SD 8903 SP A 4 & 5 0 00 0 3 0 380 10 40 5 9575 1 5 95 595 1790 2385 3175 9540 14905 2 9 35 1 9 270 375 95 14700 22975 3 55 2 1395 40 5590 74 2235 349 5 80 3 90 280 8 11140 330 52270 7 5 0 9195 5 13 980 75
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class /853, Type SE Class 8903, Type SQ (Electrically Held) shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 49: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SE 8903 SQ A 2 & 3 0 00 825 275 175 990 740 5 5 825 5 1 870 55 490 0 980 735 5 1 775 580 190 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SE 8903 SQ A 2 & 3 0 00 5 3 1400 495 3 0 0 4 1700 980 325 5 1900 1400 35 235 00 00 385 5 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. Table 51: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 853 SE 8903 SQ A 2 & 3 0 00 9 35 2 95 925 0 3700 5700 14 55 1400 1900 5700 9000 85 555 0 20 2900 8900 13900 135 8 30 00 130 0 0 3800 00 3700 0 70 295 0 0 7400 9900 29900 4700 21
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class /853, Type SE Class 8903, Type SQ (Electrically Held) Class /853, Type SF Class 8903, Type SV (Electrically Held) shownarefor0hzonly. Table 52: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SE 8903 SQ 853 SF 8903 SV A 4 & 5 A 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 495 3 4 285 370 235 00 885 295 185 1700 995 3 2 0 3 2 Table 53: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 8903 SQ 853 SF 8903 SV SE A 4 & 5 A 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 990 890 570 740 475 1700 590 375 0 1900 0 4 2700 00 95 4 Table 54: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 853 8903 SQ 853 SF 8903 SV SE A 4 & 5 A 0 00 5 1 4 595 795 3700 9 35 2 95 925 0 3700 5700 55 355 1400 1900 5700 8900 85 540 0 2800 800 130 5 805 0 30 40 800 0 185 30 400 0 18700 290 22
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class /853, Type SGO Class 8903, Type SXO (Electrically Held) shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 55: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SGO 8903 SXO B 0 00 0 940 4 8 705 8 280 80 90 3 1790 1340 340 0 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. Table 5: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SGO 8903 SXO B 0 00 9 0 80 0 7 1400 570 19 40 0 00 70 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. Table 57: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 853 SGO 8903 SXO B 0 00 5 0 270 355 70 5 3 4 55 1700 30 0 70 890 2700 00 790 1400 40 70 4 1 140 20 00 0 40 19 0 3400 0 00 23
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class /853, Type SH Class 8903, Types SY, SZ (Electrically Held) shownarefor0hzonly. Table 58: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SH 8903 SY, SZ A 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 475 5 425 270 355 225 8 280 0 955 3 0 335 2 Table 59: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (2-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 SH 8903 SY, SZ A 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 9 855 5 7 5 55 1900 35 405 00 70 4 Table 0: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 853 SH 8903 SY, SZ A 0 00 5 0 25 355 0 5 3 4 0 0 495 0 880 0 40 255 75 4000 0 390 00 00 0 9700 585 1700 9400 14700
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class /853, Type SJ Class 8903, Types SJ (Electrically Held) shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 1: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 8903 SJ A 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 255 2 1 575 190 5 0 95 85 5 170 5 90 7 540 1 Table 2: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 853 8903 SJ A 0 00 Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 5 325 40 295 380 5 9 5 195 25 340 2 1440 80 2 Table 3: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 853 8903 SJ A 0 00 40 1 175 235 7 11 70 2 280 375 170 1 335 4 590 1780 2785 175 525 700 935 28 4395 275 8 1470 44 9 4 95 17 9 8 25
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Class 8903, Type L (Electrically Held) shownarefor0hzonly. Table 4: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 8903 L B 2- Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 780 585 700 525 1700 585 435 40 3 00 5 390 0 5 4 Table 5: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 8903 L B 2- Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 00 1400 875 2700 925 95 780 30 825 Table : aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 8903 L B 2- Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 1 7 5 790 3 195 1 3700 4900 4 75 5 1935 5800 7700 7 25 1 475 2900 8900 11900 725 00 180 5 270 900 0 270 2
Bulletin No. -379F November 1999 Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Data Bulletin Class 8903, Type L (Electrically Held) shown are for 0 Hz only. Table 7: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 8903 L B 8- Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 135 25 25 9 25 770 8 27 9 85 2890 90 7 Table 8: aximum control distance in feet due to Shunt Capacitance (3-wire control in water filled conduit) 8903 L B 8- Distance for series impedance is shorter and is the limiting value. 55 18 40 5 1825 1370 1925 14 Table 9: aximum control distance in feet due to Series Impedance 8903 L B 8-1 95 1875 95 2 9 35 5 975 2935 39 3 0 5 080 5 90 370 2340 70 9 8 35 140 55 3555 80 142 2 8 53 90 2 27
Distant Control of AC Relays, Contactors and Starters Bulletin No. -379F Data Bulletin November 1999 Square D Company 8001 Hwy 4 East Knightdale, NC 275 888-SquareD (778-2733) www.squared.com 28 Electrical equipment should be serviced only by qualified electrical maintenance personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.