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the P63X series transformer differential relays are good funtional relays, but the software is different than the Micom PX2X and PX4X series relays. Not worse or better, just a different format. Functionally it provides adequate protection for your transformer with all the basic digital type elements. I prefer the P64X type relays since it has some advanced features, such as a unique CT failure setting that keeps the transformer protected from internal faults without mis-tripping, or disableing the restaint slope. It also accomodates up to 5 windings, I believe. Funtionally, both types are good solid protection, but good luck getting any support if your in the US. Just as they seemed to pick up the pace over the past few years, they have recently crawled back into a hole.

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Which relay is used to protect generators and motors?

differential protection relay


Difference between overload relay and over current relay?

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What is thermal overload?

The load current is made to flow through the thermal overload relay, which is actually a bimetalic strip. Beyond a prespecified current the bimetalic strip tend to deflect due to heat (thermal effect) thus cutting off the circuit and hence it acts as an over load relay protection.


How overload relay works?

An overload relay is like a bodyguard for your motor. Its job is to protect the motor from overheating if it’s working too hard. Here’s how it works, step by step: ⚡️ Motor draws current — When the motor runs, it pulls electricity from the panel. 📈 Too much current? — If the motor has to work harder than normal (maybe the machine is jammed or overloaded), it starts pulling more current than it’s supposed to. 🌡️ Overload relay feels the heat — The overload relay senses this extra current and starts getting warm. ⛔️ Relay trips and shuts down the motor — Once the relay gets too hot (because the motor is working too hard for too long), it trips — cutting power to the motor to protect it from damage.


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Quenching diodes are used to protect the control circuit of a relay. Power is applied to a relay's coil to close it. When this power is released there is a backwards flowing pulse that can wipe out solid state devices like transistors, LEDs, chips, etc... The quenching diode is applied in parallel with the relay coil so that the cathode is on the positive side. During normal operation, the diode doesn't conduct and the relay operates normally. When the relay is switched off, the "reversed" back pulse is absorbed due to the low voltage drop of the diode which limits the spike.

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Which relay is used to protect generators and motors?

differential protection relay


What is over load relay?

to be protect the motor and electrical equipments.some circuit provide to protect the motor.for exm.DOL starter, OLR to protect the motors....


Why use over current relay?

To protect things from getting damaged by overcurrent.


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