iD Pilot Protection Relay
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The iD 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 iD relay provides robust earth-continuity monitoring using diode-terminated pilot circuits and supports remote start/stop functionality for mining and industrial supply cables.
APPLICATION
Leaders in innovative protection systems, the Bramco/m-tronix iD is compliant with relevant statutory and industry standards. The iD 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) • Open the pilot circuit via stop-button operation (stop)
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
• Remote start/stop operation via pilot wire
• Detection of pilot wire shorted to earth
• LED indication of power on
• LED healthy indication when earth continuity resistance is below 45 Ω • Higher (non-approved) maximum resistance ranges available by special order • 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:
0–145 Ω. 100 Ω start resistance drop.
Pilot Wire:
Diode termination to earth at remote end of cable and 100 Ω for Start/Stop circuit. Relay Contacts:
2 × Changeover contacts
5 A – 240 V AC
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Description
A0251 iD Earth Continuity Relay
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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