Product Description
The ABB SPAJ140C is a combined overcurrent and earth-fault relay designed for selective short-circuit and earth-fault protection of radial feeders in solidly-earthed, resistance-earthed, or impedance-earthed power systems. It is part of ABB’s SPACOM series of distribution automation products.
Product Parameters & Specifications
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Overcurrent Protection:
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Three-phase low-set phase overcurrent unit: With definite time or inverse definite minimum time (IDMT) characteristic.
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Three-phase high-set phase overcurrent unit: With instantaneous or definite time operation.
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Earth-fault Protection:
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Low-set earth-fault unit: With definite time or IDMT characteristic.
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High-set earth-fault unit: With instantaneous or definite time operation.
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Circuit-breaker Failure Protection: Built-in to enhance system security.
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Output Relays: Equipped with 2 heavy-duty relays and 4 signal output relays, supporting custom protection signal routing through an output matrix.
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Display and Interface: Digital display screen for real-time monitoring of measured values, set values, and fault record data. Front panel buttons support local parameter tuning and reset operations.
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Communication: Supports RS485 or fiber optic bus communication with a maximum transmission distance of 1200 meters (at 9600bps).
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Mechanical Characteristics: External dimensions 132mm x 105mm x 52mm or 100mm x 100mm, IP30 protection class, corrugated aluminum reinforced housing, 35mm DIN rail mounting, net weight of about 800g.
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Working Environment: Operating temperature range -10°C to 70°C (some data mention -40°C to +85°C wide temperature optional), relative humidity ≤90% (no condensation), storage temperature -40°C to 80°C.
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Electrical Parameters: Suitable for AC 50/60Hz, rated voltage 230V, load current does not exceed 100A single-phase three-wire terminal circuit.
Series
The SPAJ140C belongs to ABB’s SPACOM series of distribution automation products.
Features
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Selective Protection: Provides selective radiation feeder short-circuit protection and ground fault protection for various grounding systems.
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Integrated Protection Device: Includes overcurrent protection unit and ground protection unit with tripping and transmitting functions, suitable for single, two, or three-phase overcurrent protection application scenarios.
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Circuit Breaker Failure Protection: Built-in to enhance system security.
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Easy to Use: Simple operation with mature technology, focusing on overcurrent and ground fault protection.
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Digital Protective Relays: As one of the most commonly used digital protective relays on the market, the SPAJ 140 C offers a high degree of flexibility and reliability.
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Self-supervision System: Continuously monitors the operation of the electronics and the microprocessor to ensure system stability.
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Anti-interference Design: Passed CE certification and meets the IEC 61000-4 series electromagnetic compatibility standards.
Function & Purpose
The SPAJ140C is designed to provide reliable protection against overcurrent and earth-fault conditions in power systems. It ensures the safe operation of electrical equipment by detecting faults, tripping circuit breakers, and providing alarm signals. The relay also records fault data for analysis and diagnostics.
Applications & Application Areas
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Power System Protection: Used for selective protection of radial feeders in various grounding systems.
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Industrial Power Distribution: Suitable for feeder, transformer, and motor protection in factories, buildings, and energy management systems.
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Distribution Automation: As part of ABB’s distribution automation solution, integrated into smart grid monitoring systems.
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Other Applications: Can be used in scenarios requiring single, two, or three-phase overcurrent protection

ABB SPAJ140C

ABB SPAJ140C
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