iC Earth Continuity Relay

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The iC Earth Continuity Relay forms part of the legacy-generation Bramco product range, originally developed through the late 1990s by Gil Leishman and his engineering team, and now supported exclusively by m-tronix.

m-tronix remains the authorised and exclusive custodian and distributor of these Bramco technologies, continuing more than four decades of design evolution, innovation, and field-proven reliability.

The Earth Continuity Relay iC, has been designed to monitor the continuity of the Earth Circuit in a supply cable by grounding the pilot core via a diode, polarised positive to earth. 

APPLICATION

Leaders in innovative protection systems, the Bramco/m-tronix iC is compliant with relevant statutory and industry standards.

The iC relay has been engineered to:

• Monitor continuity of the earth circuit in a supply cable

• Detect faults via pilot-core grounding through a polarised diode (positive to earth)

• Enable remote start/stop via momentary shorting of a 100 Ω resistor in the pilot circuit (start)

Typical applications:

• Mining starters (pump, conveyor, crusher, longwall systems)

• Underground and surface electrical distribution

• OEM switchboard integration

• Any installation requiring diode-terminated pilot wire earth monitoring

FEATURES

● Fail-safe operation

● Detection of pilot wire shorted to earth

● LED indication of power on

● LED warning when an earth continuity fault occurs

● Higher (non-approved) maximum resistance range

available to special order

● Easy modification to suit Pilot Control operation

available

● Special 100mSec reduced trip time model

available

• Legacy Bramco engineering — still fully supported by m-tronix

SPECIFICATIONS

Supply:

• 110 V AC 50/60 Hz standard

• 240 V AC 50/60 Hz optional

• 24 V AC or DC 50/60 Hz optional

• 48 V DC 50/60 Hz optional

Power: 3 VA ±20%

Operating Temp: 0–60°C

Pilot to Earth Resistance:

0–45 Ω. 100 Ω start resistance drop.

Fail Safe:

Relay contacts energized whilst diode is healthy and earth resistance levels less the 0–45 Ω. Relay Contacts:

2 × Changeover contacts

5 A – 240 V AC

ORDERING INFORMATION

Enclosure

Dimensions: 75 mm (W) × 55 mm (H) × 110 mm (D)

Material:

● High-impact resistant polycarbonate construction

● IP20 rating

Mounting: DIN rail

Terminals: Cage screw terminals

Weight: 216 g

Certification

This product is designed and manufactured in accordance with ISO9001:2000 certified company standards. It is compliant with AS2081:2011.

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