Basic Range

BF1- Frequency Relay

Application
Under- and overfrequency supervision of single or
three-phase systems.

Function
The unit BF1 is equipped with an independent over(f>)
and underfrequency supervision (f<) with seperate
L1 fn
adjustable pickup values and trip delays. The measured N 50 60

frequency is continuously compared with the set BF-1

f< f>
reference values.
For frequency supervision the cycle duration is
evaluated and so measuring is virtually independent on
harmonics. To avoid tripping during normal operation

100%

10.0s

%
100%
102%

10.0s
104%
94%

5.0s
2.5s
96%
98%

7.5s
92%

5.0s
7.5s
2.5s
due to interference voltages, a fixed measuring

108
106

0s
0s
repetition is used. f< f>
fn tf< fn tf>

Technical data 14 12
23 24 34 11
Rated voltage Un : 110 V, 230 V, 400 V AC
frequency range at
50 Hz rated frequency : 46 - 54 Hz
60 Hz rated frequency : 55.2 - 64.8 Hz
Tolerance : ± 1 % of of rated frequency
Hysteresis : 0.5 % of of rated frequency Fig. 1 : Front plate
power consumption : 3.7 VA
Thermal load carrying : continuously 1.3 x Un The unit BF1 is designed to be fastened onto a DIN rail acc.
capacity to DIN EN 50022 same as all units of the
Returning time : 250 ms BASIC RANGE.
Minimum operating time : 250 ms The front plate of the unit is protected with a sealable
Output relay transparent cover (IP40).
Maximum breaking Please remove the transparent cover with a screw driver
capacity ohmic : 1250 VA AC/120 W DC to adjust the relay.
Inductive : 500 VA AC/75 W DC LEDs
Rated current : 5A
Making current : 20 A
LED f< is used to indicate operation without fault with steady
light. LEDs f> and f< indicate pickup of the relay by flashing.
System data At underfrequency tripping LED f< extinguishes. LED f>
Regulations : VDE 0435 part 303
indicates tripping at overfrequency (steady light).
Temperature range at
storage and operation : -25°C to +70°C

Mechanical stress
Shock : class 1 acc. to
DIN IEC 255-21-2
Vibration : class 1 acc. to
DIN IEC 255-21-1
Degree of protection
unit front : IP 40 at closed front cover
Weight : approx. 0.5 kg
Mounting position : any

Fig. 2 : Dimensional drawing BF1

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Auxiliary voltage supply
trip f< f>
Unit dead or
Unit BF1 needs no separate auxiliary voltage supply. The
undervoltage
supply voltage can be formed directly from the measuring
quantity. A) 3 wire system 110 V
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L1
L2
L3
trip f< f>

Operation without a
50 ftn
n 60
fault
L1 N

BF1 14 11 12 23 24 34
trip f< f>

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trip f< f>
Overfrequency
B) 4 wire system 230 V

L1
L2
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L3
N Fig. 4: Contact positions

Connecting terminals
L1 N 50 ftn
n 60

BF1 The connection up to a maximum of 2 × 2.5 mm2 cross-

trip f< f>
section conductors is possible. For this procedure the
transparent cover of the unit has to be removed.
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Setting ranges
C) 3 wire system 400 V
f< : 92 - 100 % fn
L1
tf< : 0 - 10 s
L2
L3 f> : 100 - 108 % fn
tf> : 0-10s

Order key
L1 N f n 60
50 tn

BF1 BF1-UO
trip f< f>

110 V AC 110
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230 V AC 230
400 V AC 400
Fig. 3. Connection diagram

System Relay type Conection diagram

3 Phase 110 V BF1-UO-110 A
3 Phase 230 V with N BF1-UO-230 B
3 Phase 400 V BF1-UO-400 C