Midos

Type MCGG 22, 42, 52,

53, 62, 63 & 82
Overcurrent Relay for
Phase and Earth Faults

Features
Choice of 4 inverse time curves
and 3 definite time ranges by
switched selection.
Wide setting range of 0.05 x In to
2.4 x In in steps of 0.05 x In.
Time multiplier range 0.05 to 1 on
all seven characteristics.
Separate led indicators provided
on each measuring board to show
time delayed and instantaneous
operations.
Led start indicators provided to
facilitate testing.
Separate output contacts provided
for time delayed phase fault,
instantaneous phase fault, time
delayed earth fault and
instantaneous earth fault
operations.
Low ac burden.
Suitable for use with separate
direction relay.
Accurately follows time curves to
BS142 and IEC255.
High resetting ratio.
Fast resetting time.
Positive, calibrated settings by
means of switches.
Internal dc auxiliary power supply
operating over a wide input range.
Separate test mode with trip test
feature.
Indication of power to the
measuring board.
Non-volatile memory for time
delayed and instantaneous led
indicators.

Figure 1: Relay type MCGG 62 withdrawn from case.

Models available
MCGG 22

MCGG 62

Single phase overcurrent with

instantaneous element.

Three phase overcurrent with

instantaneous elements.

MCGG 42

MCGG 63

Two phase overcurrent with

instantaneous elements.

Three phase overcurrent (with

polyphase measurement), with
instantaneous element.

MCGG 52

MCGG 82

Two phase overcurrent plus earth fault

with instantaneous elements.

Three phase overcurrent plus earth

fault with instantaneous elements.

MCGG 53

Associated publications:

Two phase overcurrent (with

polyphase measurement) plus earth
fault with instantaneous elements.
3 Phase
overcurrent

inst

Model
MCGG
MCGG
MCGG
MCGG
MCGG
MCGG
MCGG

22
42
52
53
62
63
82

2 Phase
overcurrent

inst

Midos System R6001

Directional Relay R6003

Single Phase
or earthfault

inst

Measuring
boards

Case
size

1
2
3
2
3
1
4

4
6
8
8
6
6
8

Application
The relay can be used in applications
where time graded overcurrent and
earth fault protection is required.
The relay can be used to provide
selective protection for overhead and
underground distribution feeders.
Other applications include back-up
protection for transformers, generators
and HV feeder circuits and the
protection of neutral earthing resistors.

Switch position
(0)
(1)

An instantaneous element with low

transient overreach is incorporated
within each phase or earth fault
measuring board. This can be easily
disabled in applications where it is
not required.

Description
This range of MCGG relays is
designed so that versions are
available with separate measuring
boards for each phase or earth fault
input; alternatively, phase inputs may
be combined on to one board for
polyphase measurement (see table).
These boards, together with the other
circuits of the relay, are contained in

Very inverse

t=

Extremely inverse

t=

Long time earth fault

t=

Non-standard resistance values and

non-linear voltage limiting devices are
available.

t=

The total impedance of the relay and

the series stabilising resistor is usually
low enough to prevent the current
transformers developing voltages over
2kV during maximum internal faults,
but in some applications a non-linear
resistor is required to limit this voltage.

Trip test

Standard inverse

With all the current/time

characteristics available on one relay,
a standard relay can be ordered
before detailed co-ordination studies
are carried out a distinct advantage
for complex systems. Also, changes in
system configuration can be readily
accommodated.

For applications where the

instantaneous earth fault element is
required to have a sensitive setting
whilst remaining stable on heavy
through faults the use of a stabilising
resistor is recommended. The current
transformers for this application must
satisfy the criteria detailed under
Current transformer requirements in
Technical Data.

Operating
characteristic

0.14
1)

sec SI

13.5
(I 1)

sec VI

80
1)

sec EI

120
(I 1)

sec LT

(I0.02

(I2

Definite time 2 seconds

D2

Definite time 4 seconds

D4

Definite time 8 seconds

D8

Table1: Operating time characteristics with corresponding switch positions.

a single plug-in module which is

supplied in a size 4, 6 or 8 Midos
case. The case incorporates one or
two terminal blocks for external
connections. Removal of the module
automatically short circuits the current
transformer connections by means of
safety contacts within the case
terminal block. For added security,
when the module is removed, the ct
circuits are short circuited before the
connections to the output contacts and
the dc supply are broken. The relay
uses solid state techniques, each
measuring board utilising a microcomputer as a basic circuit element.
The current measurement, whether
performed on a single phase or
polyphase input, is performed via an
analogue-to-digital converter.
Application diagrams are provided in
Figures 2 to 8 (inclusive) showing
typical wiring configurations.
Each measuring board has a built-in
power off memory feature for the
time delayed and instantaneous led
indicators.
Power to each measuring board may
be tested whilst the relay is in service.
without affecting the current
measurement. A test mode is also
available to carry out a trip test on the

output relays. During this test, current

measurement is inhibited.
When required, directional control
can be exercised over the relay by
connecting an output contact from
direction relay type METI to the
terminals provided.
Separate output contacts, capable of
circuit breaker tripping, are provided
for time delayed phase faults,
instantaneous phase faults, time
delayed earth fault and instantaneous
earth fault operations.

Relay settings
Separate setting switches for each
measuring board are provided on the
relay frontplate. These are used to
select the required time/current
characteristic, current and time
multiplier settings.
Selection of time characteristics
The current/time characteristic
selection is carried out by means of
three switches (identified by
symbol on the nameplate).
Table 1 gives the basic operating
characteristic and the settings of the
switches.

Time multiplier setting

The time given by each of the
operating characteristics must be
multiplied by the time multiplier to
give the actual operating time of the
relay. This control is marked xt =
where is the sum of all the switch
positions.

The setting control of the

instantaneous element is marked
Iinst = x Is where is the sum of the
switch positions and Is is the time
delayed element setting.
When all switches are set to the left
(at zero), or when the lowest switch is
set to infinity regardless of the
positions of the other five switches, the
instantaneous feature is rendered
inoperable. The range of adjustment
of finite settings is from 1x to 31x in
unity steps.

This acts as a conventional time

multiplier on the current dependent
characteristics and gives the following
time ranges for the definite time
characteristics.
Time range
s
0.1 to 2.0 in 0.05s steps
0.2 to 4.0 in 0.1s steps
0.4 to 8.0 in 0.2s steps

Trip test
Current measurement is inhibited by
setting the curve selection switches to
111. This causes all three led to flash
once per second. If the reset push
button is then pressed for
approximately six seconds, both
output relays associated with that
measuring board will operate.

Current setting
Time delayed element
The current setting control is marked
Is = x In where Is is the current
setting in amps, is the sum of all the
switch positions and In is the relay
rated current in amps.

A
B

S2

Figure 2: Type MCGG 22 nameplate

P1

P2

If, whilst the relay is in service, the

reset button is pressed, all the leds
are iluminated, indicating that there
is power to the measuring boards.
The leds are reset on releasing the
push button. During this test, normal
current measurement is not inhibited.

Instantaneous element

The range of multiplication is from

0.05x to 1.0x in steps of 0.025.

Operating
characteristics
s
2
4
8

Power supply healthy test

Each measuring board provides a

setting range of 0.05 x In to 2.4 x In
in steps of 0.05 x In.

S1
B

Phase rotation

Directional
control
PhA
(See Note 4)

TMS
setting

24

Inst
setting

Curve
selection

23

(See Note 2)

27

IA

Is

Indicator
reset

Time delayed trip

Inst. trip

C
PhA

RL11

28

Input
circuit
Ph

Current
setting
Ph

I>Is

RL1
2

Case earth
1

10

13

14

15

16

Vx

+VE
VE

13
14
26

Output
circuits
Ph

Power
supply
circuits

RL2
2
Case earth connection

23

24
26

27

(See Note 3)

28

Module terminal block

viewed from rear

(b)
(c)

CT shorting links make

before (b) and (c) disconnect.
Short terminals break before (c).
Long terminals

2. When directional control is required the contacts

of the directional relays should be connected as shown.
Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.
3. Earthing connections (CTs) are typical only.
4. CT connections are typical only.

Figure 3: Application diagram (10 MCGG 22 02): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 22.
Single phase with instantaneous element.
4

RL12

Phase fault
time delayed
trip output
contacts

RL21

8
10
9

RL22

16
15

MCGG 22

Notes:
1. (a)

7
6

Phase fault
instantaneous
trip output
contacts

P2

P1

S2

S1

Directional
control
PhA

C
C

B
Phase rotation (See Note 4)

TMS
setting

Inst
setting

Indicator
reset

Curve
selection

49
50

(See Note 2)

21

IA

Is

RL1
2

Time delayed trip

Inst. trip

C
PhA

Input
circuit
Ph

23

Current
setting
Ph

I>Is

45

25
29

30

33

34

35

36

10

37

38

11

12

13

14

41

42

15

16

17

18

45

46

19

20

47

48

21

22

49

50

23

24

25

26

27

28

34

RL12

IC

Inst
setting

Curve
selection

Is

RL21

Input
circuit
Ph

27

Vx

VE

28
13

C
PhC

38

RL22

Phase fault
instantaneous
trip output
contacts

I>Is

MCGG 42

CT shorting links make

before (b) and (c) disconnect.
Short terminals break before (c).
Long terminals

(b)
(c)

41
42

Current
setting
Ph

Case earth connection

Module terminal block

viewed from rear
(with integral case earth strap)

36

Power
supply
circuits

14

(See Note 3)
Notes:
1. (a)

Phase fault
time delayed
trip output
contacts

37

Time
delayed trip
Inst. trip

26

+VE

29
30

TMS
setting

46
Case earth

35
33

RL2
2

24

Directional
control
PhC

RL11

Output
circuits
Ph

22

2. When directional control is required the contacts

of the directional relays should be connected as shown.
Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.
3. Earthing connections are typical only.
4. CT connections are typical only.

Figure 4: Application diagram (10 MCGG 42 03): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 42.
Two phase with instantaneous element.
P2

A
A

P1
S2

S1

Directional
control
PhA

TMS
setting

49

Inst
setting

Curve
selection

Indicator
reset

50

(See Note 2)

(See Note 4)

Phase rotation

21

IA

Is
22

Input
circuit
Ph

23

Directional
control
PhC

C
PhA

Current
setting
Ph

RL1
2

Time delayed trip

Inst. trip

RL11

Output
circuits
Ph

I>Is

33

RL2
2

34

RL12

TMS
setting

45

Inst
setting

Curve
selection

RL21

IC

Is
26

29

Directional
control
E/F

30

33

34

35

36

10

37

38

11

12

Input
circuit
Ph

13

14

41

42

16

43

44

17

18

45

46

19

20

47

48

21

22

49

50

23

24

25

26

27

28

Module terminal block

viewed from rear
(with integral case earth strap)

Current
setting
Ph

38

RL22

27

RL31
Inst
setting

Curve
selection

(See Note 3)
Notes:
1. (a)
(b)
(c)

VE

13
14
17

Power
supply
circuits

Input
circuit

RL32

Output
circuits

I>Is

RL41
RL4
2

Earth fault
time delayed
trip output
contacts

8
10
9
16

Earth fault
instantaneous
trip output
contacts

15

MCGG 52

2. When directional control is required the contacts

of the directional relays should be connected as shown.
Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.

2
1

Inst. trip

RL42

Case earth connection

CT shorting links make

before (b) and (c) disconnect.
Short terminals break before (c).
Long terminals

Current
setting

RL3
2

Time delayed trip

Is
28

+VE

Phase fault
instantaneous
trip output
contacts

41

I>Is

44

Vx

42

6
TMS
setting

43

E/F

15

C
PhC

36
37

Time
delayed trip
Inst. trip

25

29

Phase fault
time delayed
trip output
contacts

30

24

46

Case earth

35

3. Earthing connections are typical only.

4. CT connections are typical only.

Figure 5: Application diagram (10 MCGG 52 03): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 52.
Two phase plus earth fault with instantaneous elements.

P2

A
A

P1
S2

Directional
control
PhA

S1

TMS
setting

49

Inst
setting

Indicator
reset

Curve
selection

50

(See Note 2)

(See Note 4)

Phase rotation

21

IA

Is

RL1
2

Time delayed trip

C
Ph

Inst. trip

22

Current
setting
Ph

23

Directional
control
PhC

RL11

Output
circuits
Ph

I>Is

33

RL2
2

34

RL12

RL21

45

26

33

34

35

36

10

37

38

11

12

13

14

41

42

15

16

43

44

18

45

46

19

20

47

48

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

49

RL31
Inst
setting

Curve
selection

27

RL3
2

Time delayed trip

Inst. trip

Is

+VE
VE

50

13
14
17

CT shorting links make

before (b) and (c) disconnect.
Short terminals break before (c).
Long terminals

(b)
(c)

Input
circuit

Current
setting

I>Is

RL41
RL4
2

Earth fault
time delayed
trip output
contacts

9
16

Earth fault
instantaneous
trip output
contacts

15

MCGG 53

2. When directional control is required the contacts

of the directional relays should be connected as shown.
Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.

10

RL42

Case earth connection

(See Note 3)

Module terminal block

viewed from rear
(with integral case earth strap

Power
supply
circuits

RL32

Output
circuits

28

Notes:
1. (a)

44

Vx

Phase fault
instantaneous
trip output
contacts

6
TMS
setting

43

E/F

17
21

Directional
control
E/F

41
42

Input
circuit
Ph

Case earth
30

36

38

RL22

IC

29

Phase fault
time delayed
trip output
contacts

37

25

29
30

24

46

35

3. Earthing connections are typical only.

4. CT connections are typical only.

Figure 6: Application diagram (10 MCGG 53 02): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 53.
Two phase (with polyphase measurement), plus earth fault with instantaneous elements.
P2

A
A

P1
S2

S1

Directional
control
PhA

49

TMS
setting

Inst
setting

Is

C
PhA

Curve
selection

Indicator
reset

50

(See Note 2)

(See Note 4)

Phase rotation

21

IA
22

Directional
control
PhB

Input
circuit
Ph

Current
setting
Ph
TMS
setting

47

Time delayed trip

RL11

Inst. trip

33

RL1
2

I>Is

Inst
setting

Output
circuits
Ph

Curve
selection

48
23

IB

Is
24

Input
circuit
Ph

27
Case earth
1

13

14

29

30

33

34

35

36

37

38

41

Directional
control
PhC

46

47

48

49

50

TMS
setting

25

IC

Is
26

Vx

21

22

23

24

25

26

(See Note 3)

27

28

Notes:
1. (a)

Module terminal block

viewed from rear
(with integral case earth strap)

RL2
2

I>Is

Inst
setting

(b)
(c)

+VE
VE

13
14
1

Power
supply
circuits

Input
circuit
Ph

Case earth connection

Current
setting
Ph

Time delayed trip

Inst. trip

I>Is

MCGG 62

CT shorting links make

2. When directional control is required the contacts
before (b) and (c) disconnect.
of the directional relays should be connected as shown.
Short terminals break before (c).
Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.
Long terminals

3. Earthing connections are typical only.

4. CT connections are typical only.

Figure 7: Application diagram (10 MCGG 62 03): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 62.
Three phase with instantaneous element.

41
42

Curve
selection

C
PhC

Phase fault
time delayed
trip output
contacts

36

38

RL22

28
45

29
30

RL21

46

42

45

Current
setting
Ph

34

RL12

37

Time
delayed trip
Inst. trip

C
PhB

35

Phase fault
instantaneous
trip output
contacts

P2

A
A

P1
S2

Directional
control
PhA

S1

49

TMS
setting

Inst
setting

Is

C
Ph

Indicator
reset

Curve
selection

50

(See Note 2)

(See Note 4)

Phase rotation

21

IA

RL1
2

Time delayed trip

Inst. trip

22

Directional
control
PhB

Current
setting
Ph

47

RL11

Output
circuits
Ph

I>Is

35
33

RL2
2

34

RL12

29

Phase fault
time delayed
trip output
contacts

30

48

RL21

23

38

24

Directional
control
PhC
Case earth

RL22

41

Phase fault
instantaneous
trip output
contacts

42

45
46

29

25

30

33

34

35

36

10

37

38

11

12
41

42

IC

13

14

15

16

17

18

45

46

19

20

47

48

21

22

49

50

23

24

25

26

27

36
37

IB

26

Input
circuit

27

28

Vx

+VE
VE

13
14
1

Case earth connection

(See Note 3)
Notes:
1. (a)

28

Module terminal block

viewed from rear
(with integral case earth strap)

(b)
(c)

Power
supply
circuits

CT shorting links make

before (b) and (c) disconnect.
Short terminals break before (c).
Long terminals

MCGG 63

2. When directional control is required the contacts

of the directional relays should be connected as shown.
Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.

3. Earthing connections are typical only.

4. CT connections are typical only.

Figure 8: Application diagram (10 MCGG 63 02): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 63.
Three phase (with polyphase measurement) with instantaneous element.
A

A
B

P2
S2

P1
S1

C
C

Directional
control
PhA

TMS
setting

50

Phase rotation

Indicator
reset
49

(See Note 2) 21
(See Note 4)

IA

Is
22

Directional
control
PhB

Case earth

48

30

33

34

35

36

10

37

38

11

12

13

14

41

42

15

16

43

44

17

18

45

46

46

19

20

47

48

25

21

22

49

50

23

24

25

26

27

28

(b)
(c)

Is

C
PhB

TMS
setting

Is

43
44

2. When directional control is required the contacts

of the directional relays should be connected as shown.
Contacts must close to inhibit overcurrent relay.

Vx
(See Note 3)

VE

34

RL12

Curve
selection

29

Phase fault
time delayed
trip output
contacts

30

Time delayed trip

36
37

Inst. trip

38

13
14
17

Inst
setting

RL22

Power
supply
circuits

RL31

41

Phase fault
instantaneous
trip output
contacts

Is

C
E/F

Inst. trip

RL32

Earth fault
time delayed
trip output
contacts

Curve
selection
Time delayed trip
Inst. trip

I>Is

7
6

Time delayed trip

I>Is

Inst
setting

Input circuit Current setting

E/F
E/F

Curve
selection

C
PhC

TMS
setting

27

+VE

35
33

RL2
2

I>Is

Input circuit Current setting

Ph
Ph

28
CT shorting links make
before (b) and (c) disconnect.
Short terminals break before (c).
Long terminals.

RL11
Output
circuits
Ph

42
45

26

Notes:
1. (a)

Inst
setting

Input circuit Current setting

Ph
Ph

IC

Module terminal block

viewed from rear
(with integral case earth strap)

Inst. trip

RL21

24

Directional
control E/F

RL1
2

Time delayed trip

I>Is

TMS
setting

23

IB

Directional
control
phase PhC

Curve
selection

C
PhA

Input circuit Current setting

Ph
Ph

47

29

Inst
setting

MCGG 82

RL3
2

RL41

8
10
9

Output
circuits
E/F

RL42
RL4
2

16

Earth fault
instantaneous
trip output
contacts

15

Case earth connection

3. Earthing connections are typical only.

4. CT connections are typical only.

Figure 9: Application diagram (10 MCGG 82 03): static modular overcurent relay type MCGG 82.
Three phase plus earth fault with instantaneous elements (4 wire system).

Technical Data
Ratings

AC Current (In) 1A or 5A
Frequency

50/60Hz

DC Supply (Vx) 24/54V, 48/125V

or 110/250V
Burdens
AC Burden

Less than 0.25 VA for 1A relays and

less than 0.5VA for 5A relays, at unity
power factor and at rated current on
any setting.
The impedance of the relays over the
whole of the setting range (5% to
240% rated current) is less than
0.25 for 1A relays and less than
0.02 for 5A relays and is
independent of current.

DC Burden

Relay
rating

Relay type
MCGG MCGG MCGG MCGG
22, 63 42, 53 52, 62

24/54

82

1.5W

2.5W

3.0W 4.0W

48/125 2.0W

3.0W

3.5W 4.5W

110/250 2.5W

3.5W

4.0W 5.0W

The figures above are maxima under

quiescent conditions. With output
elements operated they are increased
by up to 2.5W per element.
Current transformer requirements
Relay and ct
secondary rating
(A)

Nominal
output
(VA)

Accuracy
class

Accuracy
Limiting lead
limit current
resistance
(X rated current) one way (ohms)

2.5

10P

20

7.5

10P

20

0.15

Note: For 5A applications with longer leads, the ct rating can be increased in
steps of 2.5VA where each step of 2.5VA is equivalent to additional
0.06 lead resistance.
Instantaneous earth fault element
For installations where the earth fault element is required to have a sensitive
setting whilst remaining stable on heavy through faults, the use of a stabilising
resistor is recommended, the value of which will vary according to the specific
application. If assistance is required in selecting the appropriate value,
please consult the Applications Department of GEC ALSTHOM T&D Protection
& Control.
Setting ranges

Time delayed settings (Is), phase/

earth fault measuring range: 5% to
240% of In in 5% steps.
Instantaneous setting (Iinst)
1 x 31 x Is in 1 x 1s steps

100

10

Operating time t (seconds)

Definite 8 seconds

Definite 4 seconds
Longtime standby
earth fault
t = 120
I1
Standard inverse
0.14
t = 0.02
I 1

Definite 2 seconds

1.0

Very inverse
t = 13.5
I1
Extremely inverse
t = 280
I 1
0.1
1

10

100

I( x Is)
Current (multiple of setting)

Figure 10: Time delayed overcurrent element operation time characteristics.

Operating time
Time delayed element
Operating characteristics
selectable to give:

Shown in Figure 10
Standard inverse IDMT
Very inverse IDMT
Extremely inverse IDMT
Long time earth fault IDMT
Definite time 2s, 4s, 8s

Time multiplier setting

0.05 to 1.0 in 0.025 steps

(applicable to all time characteristics)

Instantaneous elements

Shown in Figure 11
For settings of 5 x Is and above:
<35ms at 2x instantaneous setting

Accuracy reference conditions

Current setting (Is)

Reference range 0.05In to 2.4In for

MCGG 22, 42, 52, 62, 82 and E/F
element of MCGG53.
0.2In to 2.4In for phase fault
elements of MCGG 53 and 63.

Input current

Time characteristic Reference range

Standard inverse
Very inverse

2 x Is to 31 x Is

Long time inverse

Ambient temperature

Extremely inverse

2 x Is to 20 x Is

Definite time

1.3 x Is to 31 x Is

20C

Frequency

50Hz to 60Hz

Time multiplier setting

1x

DC auxiliary voltage

Reference ranges

24V to 54V
48V to 125V
110V to 250V

Accuracy influencing quantities

On settings 0.05 to 1.0 2% or
30ms whichever is the greater

Time multiplier
Ambient temperature
Operative range

25C to +55C

Variations over this range

Setting current

5%

Time characteristic

Time variation

Standard inverse
Very inverse
Long time inverse

5%

Extremely inverse

7.5%

Definite time

3%

Frequency
Setting current

1% over the range 47-62Hz

Operating time

2% or 30ms whichever is the

greater, over the range 4752Hz or
5762Hz.

DC auxiliary voltage

Vx dc(V)

Operative range (V)

24/54

19 60

48/125

37.5 150

110/250

87.5 300

240
220
200
180

Operating time (ms)

160
140
120
100

Iinst = 1Is

80
2Is

60
40

5-31Is

4Is

3Is

20
0
1

10
Current (multiple of instantaneous setting)

Figure 11: MCGG instantaneous operating times (various settings).

10

100

Variations over these ranges

Setting current

1%

Operating time

2% or 30ms whichever is greater

Accuracy general
Current setting
Time delayed element

1.0 x Is to 1.1 x Is

Instantaneous elements

Iinst = 1 x Is 1.0 x Iinst to 1.1 x Iinst

All other settings

Iinst 5%

Operating time
Time characteristic

Accuracy

Standard inverse
Very inverse
Long time inverse

5%

Extremely inverse

7.5% 30ms whichever is greater

Definite time

3%

Repeatability
(within basic accuracy claim)
Pick-up current

better than 1%

Operating time

better than 2% or 30ms whichever

is greater.

Overshoot time

Less than 30ms (when the input

current is reduced from any value
within the operative range to zero).

Resetting current

Time delayed and instantaneous

elements: not less than 95% of time
delayed current setting.

Resetting and disengaging times

Less than 70ms (when the input

current is reduced from any value
within the operative range to zero).

Transient overreach

System time constant up to 30ms:

5%

(instantaneous elements)

System time constant up to 100ms:

12%

Thermal withstand
Continuous withstand

2 x Is or 2.6 x In whichever is lower,

with a minimum of 1 x In

Short time withstand

For 1s: 100 x In with 400A maximum

For 3s: 57 x In with 230A maximum

Operation indicators

Each measuring board is fitted with

two red led indicators, one showing
time delayed operation and the other
showing instantaneus operation.
The reset button provided on the
frontplate resets all the operation
indicators.
The green timer start indicator
illuminates when the input current
exceeds the setting current Is to
facilitate testing of the module.
This indicator is self resetting.
Led covers are available to eliminate
any undesired led indication.
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Contacts
MCGG 52, 53, 82

Phase fault time delayed element

Changeover Make
1
1

Phase fault instantaneous element

Earth fault time delayed element

Earth fault instantaneous element

MCGG 22, 42, 62, 63 Time delayed element

Instantaneous element

Contact ratings
Make and carry for 0.2s

7500VA subject to maxima of 30A

and 300V ac or dc

Carry continuously

5A ac or dc

Break

ac 1250VA
dc 50W resistive
25W, L/R = 0.04s

subject to
maxima of
5A and 300V

Durability
Loaded contact

10,000 operations minimum

Unloaded contact

100,000 operations minimum

Directional control

Directional control can be exercised

over each pole individually by
connecting the output contact of a
relay type METI across appropriate
case terminals.

Relay type

Direction control terminals

MCGG 22

23,24

MCGG 42

45, 46, 49, 50

MCGG 52, 53

43 to 46, 49, 50

MCGG 62, 63

45 to 50

MCGG 82

43 to 50

Note: The directional control circuits are isolated from all other circuits but are
electrically connected to the relay case. These circuits must not, therefore,
be insulation or impulse tested to the case.
High voltage withstand
Dielectric withstand
IEC 255-5: 1977

2.0kV rms for 1 minute between all

case terminals connected together and
the case earth terminal, with the
exception of the directional control
terminals.
2.0kV rms for 1 minute between
terminals of independent circuits, with
terminals on each independent circuit
connected together.
1kV rms for 1 minute across open
contacts of output relays.

High voltage impulse

IEC 255-5: 1977

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Three positive and three negative

impulses of 5kV peak, 1.2/50s, 0.5J
between all terminals and case earth
and between adjacent terminals, with
the exception of the directional control
terminals, (see note).

Electrical environment
High frequency disturbance
IEC 255-22-1: 1988 Class III

2.5kV peak between independent

circuits and case.
1.0kV peak across terminals of the
same circuit.
Note: The directional control terminals
comply with class II and will withstand
1kV peak between all independent
circuits, and 500V peak across the
directional control terminals.

DC supply interruption
IEC 255-11: 1979

AC ripple on dc supply
IEC 255-11: 1979
Fast transient disturbance
IEC 255-22-4: 1992 Class IV
IEC 801-4: 1988 Level 4
Electrostatic discharge
IEC 255-22-2: 1989 Class II
IEC 801-2: 1991 Level 2
Surge immunity
IEC 1000-4-5: 1995 Level 4

EMC compliance
89/336/EEC
EN50081-2: 1994
EN50082-2: 1995

Product safety
73/23/EEC
EN 61010-1: 1993/A2: 1995
EN 60950: 1992/A3: 1995

The unit will withstand a 10ms

interruption in the auxiliary supply,
under normal operating conditions,
without de-energising.
The unit will witstand 12% ac ripple
on the dc supply.
4.0kV, 2.5kHz applied directly to
auxiliary supply.
4.0kV, 5.0kHz applied directly to
all inputs.
4.0kV discharge in air with cover
in place
4.0kV point contact discharge with
cover removed.
4.0kV peak, 1.2/50s between all
groups and case earth.
2.0kV peak, 1.2/50s between
terminals of each group.
Compliance with the European
Commission Directive on EMC is
claimed via the Technical Construction
File route. Generic Standards
were used to establish conformity.
Compliance with the European
Commission Low Voltage Directive.
Compliance is demonstrated by
reference to generic safety standards.

Atmospheric environment
Temperature
IEC 255-6: 1988
IEC 68-2-1: 1990
IEC 68-2-2: 1974

Storage and transit 25C to +70C

Operating 25C to +55C
Cold
Dry heat

Humidity
IEC 68-2-3: 1969

56 days at 93% RH and 40C

Enclosure protection
IEC 529: 1989

IP50 (dust protected)

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Mechanical environment
Vibration
IEC 255-21-1: 1988

Response Class 1
Endurance Class 1

Cases
MCGG 22

Size 4

MCGG 42

Size 6

MCGG 62

Size 6

MCGG 63

Size 6

MCGG 52

Size 8

MCGG 53

Size 8

MCGG 82

Size 8

The dimensions of the cases are shown in Figures 12, 13 and 14.

52
4 holes 4.4

97

23.5

All dimensions in mm.

168

159

Push button
projection 10 max.

99
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details.

32

Flush mounting.

Figure 12: Case outline size 4.

Information Required with Order

Relay type (see models available).
Rated current and frequency.
DC auxiliary voltage range.
Requirement for led cover part
GJ0280 001.
(These self adhesive led covers can be
supplied to cover the instantaneous
led when used in auto-reclose
applications as the leds remain on
during normal use).

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25 min.

157 max.

177

103

212

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103.6

4 holes 4.4

149

23.5

All dimensions in mm.

159

168

Push button
projection 10 max.

151
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details.
32

212

25 min.

157 max.

177

155

Flush mounting.

11

Figure 13: Case outline size 6.

155.4
4 holes 4.4

200

24

159

168

Push button
projection 10 max.

203
Panel cut-out:
Flush mounting fixing details.

32

25 min.

157 max.

177

206

212

Flush mounting.

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All dimensions in mm.

Figure 14: Case outline size 8.

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