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Contactor Overload Relays on 2 phases

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The Netherlands
I have a contactor overload relay Telemecanique LR2 D13 1.6 to 2.5 Amp
It is protecting a 220 V 2Ph circuit board to drive a DC motor
We measure a load of 1.8 amps with a clamp on At least clearly below 2 amps
But setting the device at 2 amps it still trips after some time

That might indicate a bad device
Orrrrr
Does it only work properly with 3 ph connected ???
Reason I doubt is this line on RS online for a Schneider equivalent

This range of mini thermal overload relays feature compensated and phase failure sensitivity,
The phase failure sensitivity makes me wonder

As a solution we will try to put 2 heaters in serie to see if that works

Peter
 

TDegenhart

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Phase loss construction of the OL could be your problem. Since you only need two poles, route one leg back through the third OL pole so that the OL sees current on all three legs.


Tom
 

J_R_Thiele

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OK, I will jump in and display my ignorance.

I looked up D/C motor inrush current, and found that this was several times the running current.

I looked up the overload relay, and it appears to be a thermal device.

You say the device trips "after some time". Is that with the motor under constant load, or is the motor stopping and starting? Any chance something on the motor end that increases its load to an overload after it has run a while?

Is there ventilation where the relay is located?
 

TDegenhart

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Where do you measure the current, a transformer style clamp ammeter will not respond to DC. If there is AC on the DC you will only see the AC component unless you have a ammeter with a Hall Effect sensor in it. Alternately, use an oscilloscope to see what is there. You can also check the current with a shunt and read the true RMS voltage to get the current.

Tom
 

TDegenhart

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All I can say is check the calibration of the ammeter and if it is accurate, then the only other possibility besides a defect relay is if the OL is in a high ambient environment.

Tom
 
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We put the 2 heaters in serie and tested again After a much longer time as before it tripped once more
So it did have some effect at least
But.....
After further inspection we discovered that it was actualy set on 1.75 amps insted of the 2 we assumed The 2amp mark was lined up with another feature on the device :D
 

rons

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I have a contactor overload relay Telemecanique LR2 D13 1.6 to 2.5 Amp
It is protecting a 220 V 2Ph circuit board to drive a DC motor
We measure a load of 1.8 amps with a clamp on At least clearly below 2 amps
But setting the device at 2 amps it still trips after some time

Those rotary dials are not that accurate. And your meter is displaying averages not peak values.

If the trip happens after some time than it would not be because of phase loss. Your dial is set
too close to the line. Bump it up a bit on the adjustment dial and be happy the thing is trying to work for you.
 

Velisendderr

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Sep 25, 2022
As it's a relevant thread so I wanna ask my question. Actually, I need three phase thermal overload relay and looking for best suggestions from you guys. Can I get it with these features:

1. 3 phase unbalance protection
2. Overload protection power failure protection and motor protection of it.
3. It should have stretching spring flip jumping mechanism.
4. flame-retardant housing
5. With CE certification

Can you pls guide me where I can buy this overload relay instead of Amazon?
 

Velisendderr

Plastic
Joined
Sep 25, 2022
As it's a relevant thread so I wanna ask my question. Actually, I need three phase thermal overload relay and looking for best suggestions from you guys. Can I get it with these features:

1. 3 phase unbalance protection
2. Overload protection power failure protection and motor protection of it.
3. It should have stretching spring flip jumping mechanism.
4. flame-retardant housing
5. With CE certification

Can you pls guide me where I can buy this overload relay instead of Amazon?
Thanks in advance for any suggestion.
 

rons

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Location
California, USA
Digi-Key
Mouser
Galco

I remember one or two members liking this on. You call call the 1-800 number and ask about it.
 

jim rozen

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peekskill, NY
"Does it only work properly with 3 ph connected ???"

Was this machine designed with this overload unit in place, or was it an add-on?

Overloads are supposed to trip of the rated current is at or near the trip level for an extended time. They're themally activated. Have you tried setting it to 2.25 amps or so, to see if that eliminates the issue?
 
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Location
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"Does it only work properly with 3 ph connected ???"

Was this machine designed with this overload unit in place, or was it an add-on?

Overloads are supposed to trip of the rated current is at or near the trip level for an extended time. They're themally activated. Have you tried setting it to 2.25 amps or so, to see if that eliminates the issue?
Solved long ago like mentioned in my post 9

Peter
 








 
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