PMC-550D

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PMC-550D LV Motor Protection Relay A Total Solution for LV Motors

Protection Schemes
Electric Fault Protection: Short Circuit, Ground Fault, Residual
Current, LOP, Negative Sequence, MTA Failure, Insulation
Resistance, Thermal Resistance (PTC or NTC), Overvoltage,
Undervoltage, Imbalance, Phase Reversal, etc.
Mechanical Protection: Jam, Long Start, Thermal Overload,

PMC-550D Motor Protection Relay seamlessly Overload, Under Power, Interlock, tE Time, CB Failure, Thermo.,
Block When Start
integrates motor protection, control, tempera-
ture monitoring, and insulation monitoring with a
modular design. Featuring extensive I/O options,
Inputs & Outputs
including 10xDI, 5xDO, 2xRS-485 ports, 1x Analog Digital Input
Standard 10 channels, either externally wetted @ 220VAC/DC
Output, and 1x Residual Current Input, the relay
or internally wetted @ 24VDC based on the model option
offers flexibility and expandability, its modular selected
design allows easy expansion, connecting a Optional 2 additional channels if PMC-KT module is equipped,
standalone HMI module for monitoring and con- dry contact, with 24VDC internally wetted
Status Input or Control Input
trol, a PMC-KT module for additional 6xNTC,
2xDI, and 1xDO for temperature monitoring and Digital Output
Standard 5 channels
I/O control, and a PMC-KR module for ground
Optional one additional channel Form C contact output if the
fault insulation monitoring. The relay supports PMC-KT module is connected
Modbus RTU/PROFIBUS, with PROFIBUS-DP Control and Status Indication
available as an option. Equipped with a robust Analog Output
power supply, it ensures uninterrupted operation 4-20 mA programmable analog output to display the propor-

for 30 seconds during power interruptions. tional DC signal on an external analog meter or DCS system
Selectable analog quantity such as 3-phase Current, Total kW,
These versatile features make the relay suitable
IR and 3I0
for diverse industrial needs.
Optional NTC Input
Motor Start 6 channels NTC Thermistor Input via PMC-KT module for critical
components, such as switches and contactors inside PDU
The PMC-5500D offers generic motor control functions
compartment for long-term operation
like Direct-On-Line, Forward-Reverse and Two-Speed Start
control. It also provides advanced motor starting schemes
to reduce high starting and surge currents to prevent
troublesome voltage dips on the main supply and transient
Communication Options
Standard optically isolated 2xRS-485 port
torque effects in mechanical systems. Use the PMC-550D
Optional 1xPROFIBUS DP port via either DB9 terminal or 3
to facilitate the motor ON/OFF sequence control.
position terminal block and 1xRS-485 port (Modbus RTU)
Applications Optional 1xPROFIBUS DP port either via DB9 terminal or 3
Direct-On-Line Start position terminal block and 1xRS-485 port (either Modbus RTU
Forward-Reverse Start or PROFIBUS DP)
Two-Speed Start Optional 2x10/100BaseT Ethernet port (supporting Modbus
Reduce-Voltage Start (including Star-Delta Start, Auto-Transformer TCP, PROFINET and SNTP) and 1xRS-485 port
Start and Resistance Start)

System Integration
Motor Protection The PMC-550D is supported by CET’s PMC-EasyConfig. In
Electric motors have distinct electrical and mechanical addition, it can be easily integrated into other 3rd party
operation limits. Exceeding these limits may lead to issues Automation or SCADA system because of its multiple commu-
such as mechanical vibration, stoppage, thermal damage, nication ports supporting Modbus RTU and PROFIBUS DP
and ultimately, motor failure. protocol.
PMC-550D LV Motor Protection Relay A Total Solution for LV Motors

Motor Control HMI Display

PMC-550D is a microprocessor-based device that allows users
to program and configure its operation through its HMI U 100.07 L Connection: Comm. Succ
module to determine the actions to be done according to the I 1.992 A(79.56%) HW Match: Yes
situation. Local COM1 COM2 Temp. Mon.: No Config
Under-Voltage Restart: This control mode is designed to restart a DI1 -DI10:000000000000 Insul. Mon. Comm. Succ
motor accordingly after a voltage dip. It may be either a quick
restart, delay restart or stop, depending on the characteristics of Metering Setup
the voltage dip. Motor Start Unblocked DI/DO Statistic
Auto-Start: This function determines the actions to be done View Para. Maint .
after a machine stoppage due to a long Undervoltage period. It DO1 - DO5: 01000 Logs Info.
may be either a “restart” or “recover to the state before the
stoppage”.
Local/Remote Control: The PMC-550D allows the motor DO1 Trip Contactor ○ Start I 1.210A
DO2 Start A ● Start Time 0.12s
control to be done through the local panel or remote control.
DO3 Trip QF ○ Start Count 22
DO4 Spare ○
Metering and Monitoring
Fundamental Metering Motor Monitoring and Event Logs
Line Voltage and Current per Phase and Average 64 time-stamped logs recording DI/DO status changes, Diagnostic
Phase Angle logs and Maintenance events
IA/Ie* ratio (%), IB/Ie* ratio (%), IC/Ie* ratio (%) and Iavg/Ie* 64 time-stamped protection logs recording active protection
ratio (%) events with characteristic values
I1 (Positive Sequence), I2 (Negative Sequence) and Current Start Report stores the latest 64 motor start logs recording
Unbalance (%) Start Control Source, Maximum Start Current, Minimum
3I0 (calculated Neutral Current) or optional IN (measured Start Voltage, Start Time, Time Stamp and Start Result
Neutral Current) Stop Report stores the latest 64 motor stop logs recording
Total kW, kvar, kVA and PF Stop Control Source, IA, IB, IC and Timestamp
Cooling Time (s) and Heat Capacity (%) Waveform Recorder triggered by motor start or protection
Thermal Resistance (Ω) operated stores max. 16 logs recording of UAB, UBC, UCA, IA,
IR (Residual Current) IB, IC and IN
System Frequency Insulation Monitoring
Monitoring insulation resistance against the ground for
RMS Metering de-energized motors or active conductors
Line Voltage and Current per Phase and Average Superimposing a measuring voltage @ 500Vdc or 1000Vdc
Phase Angle according to the system voltage
Ia/Ie* ratio (%), Ib/Ie* ratio (%), Ic/Ie* ratio (%) Recording up to 500 insulation test results
Total kW, kvar, kVA and PF
Commission Test
Total kWh Import/Export and Total kvarh Import/Export
Communication Test by synchronizing the sample data to the
Optional TC1 to TC6 (°C) if PMC-KT is connected
workstation
Control Logic Test for the relay’s DI, DO and Protection Logic
Harmonic Metering without interruption to the running motor
U and I THD, TOHD and TEHD
Programmable Logic
U and I Individual Harmonics from 2nd to 31st
Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming language compliant
Latest motor operating statistics including Trip Current, Trip
with IEC 61131-3
Times, Start Current, Start Time, Start Counter, Running
Create Logic control equation with a drag-and-drop text editor
Time and Stop Time
via PMC-Designer

*Ie denotes for Rated Motor Current

PMC-550D LV Motor Protection Relay A Total Solution for LV Motors

Terminal Diagrams
L/+ N/- GND DIC DI1 DI2 DI3 DI4 DI5 DI6 DI7 DI8 DI9 DI10 D+/B D-/A L/+ N/- GND DIC DI1 DI2 DI3 DI4 DI5 DI6 DI7 DI8 DI9 DI10 D+/B D-/A

A F A F
B G B G
H I J H I J
Expansion Expansion

C C

D D
L P2(10/100M) P3(10/100M) NC NC NC
L
D+ D- SH

K1 M M
K3
P2(RS-485) NC
N N
E E

O O

VA NC VB NC VC NC DO11 D012 DO21 D022 DO31 DO32 DO41 DO42 DO51 DO52 VA NC VB NC VC NC DO11 D012 DO21 D022 DO31 DO32 DO41 DO42 DO51 DO52

PMC-550D with 2xRS-485 PMC-550D with 2x10/100BaseT Ethernet Port

L/+ N/- GND DIC DI1 DI2 DI3 DI4 DI5 DI6 DI7 DI8 DI9 DI10 D+/B D-/A

A F
B G
A Power Supply H Current Input
H I J
B Chassis Ground I RJ45 connector for remote Display Module (PoE)
RJ45 connector for Expansion Module (PoE)
C LED Indicators J
PMC-KT or PMC-KR (external power source)
C
D Reset Button L Residual Current Input
D E Voltage Input M Analog Output
L F RS-485 Port N Temperature Input
B A DGND

G Digital Input O Digital Output

M

K2 DP
N K1 RS-485 Port K3 10/100BaseT Ethernet Port
E
K2 PROFIBUS DP (either DB9 terminal or 3 position terminal block)
O

VA NC VB NC VC NC DO11 D012 DO21 D022 DO31 DO32 DO41 DO42 DO51 DO52

PMC-550D with 1xPROFIBUS DP +1xRS-485 (or 2xPROFIBUS DP)

DIC DI11 DI12 TC11 TC12 TC21 TC22 TC31TC32 L/+ NC N/-

1 1
5
1
PMC-KT PMC-KR
Run Expansion Expansion Run Expansion Expansion

2 2
Comm. 2
Comm.

3 3
4 3

HMI Module
4 5 1 LED Indicators
2 LCD Screen
3 Control Buttons
4 Navigation Buttons
4

D061 DO62 D063 TC41 TC42 TC51 TC52 TC61 TC62 V NC G

PMC-KT Module PMC-KR Module PMC-KI Module

1 Digital Inputs 1 Power Supply 1, 3 Voltage Input channel #1
2 LED Indicators 2 LED Indicators 2, 4 Voltage Input Channel #2
Expansion Ports for connection Expansion Ports for connection 5, 7 Output Channel #1
3 3
with relay and PMC-KR with relay and PMC-KT
6, 8 Output Channel #2
Form C Mechanical Relay 4 DC Voltage Output
4
PMC-KR
5 TC Input
Accuracy
Parameters Accuracy Resolution Thermal Resistance Input (TC11, TC12)
Voltage (U) ±0.5% 0.001V Load PTC or NTC
IA, IB, IC ±0.5% 0.001A Range 0.03kΩ to 32.00kΩ
20mA to 1200mA: ±1.0%
1mA
Terminals Max. Torque
IR
1200mA to 5000mA: ±3.0%
Power Supply, DI, DO,
5 kgf.cm/M3 (4.3 lb-in)
kW, kvar, kVA ±1.0% 0.001k IR, TC, AO, DP, RS-485
kWh ±1.0% 0.01kWh
PMC-550D-HMI Module
kvarh +2.0% 0.01kvarh
Display (Power and Communications)
Power Factor ±1.0% 0.001
Power Max. 60mA, 5VDC
Frequency ±0.02Hz 0.001Hz
Interface RJ45
Analog Output ±2.0% --
Data Transmission RS-232
Harmonics IEC 61000-4-7 Class  0.01%
Insulation Resistance ±0.5% 0.1MΩ Optional PMC-KT Expansion Module
Thermal Resistance 1% or 10Ω 0.01Ω Expansion (Power and Communications)
Interface
0 °C to 80 °C: ±1.0°C Power Max. 70mA, 5VDC
NTC Input 0.1°C
80 °C to 150 °C: ±2.0°C
Interface RJ45

Technical Specifications Data Transmission

Digital Input (DIC, DI1, DI2)
RS-485

Interface
PMC-550D Main Unit Standard Dry contact, internally wetted with 24VDC
Voltage Inputs (VA, VB, VC) Debounce Time 20-9999ms programmable
Standard (Vn) 240VLN/415VLL
TC Input
Range (VLL) 10V to 828V (TC11, TC12, TC21, TC22, TC31, TC32, TC41, TC42, TC51, TC52, TC61, TC62)
Overload 1.2xVn continuous, 2.0xVn for 10s Type NTC
Burden <0.75VA per phase Range 0 to 150 °C
Measurement Category CAT  300VLL
Digital Output (DO61, DO62, DO63)
Frequency 50Hz/60Hz
Type Form C Mechanical Relay
Current Inputs via Plug-in Current Sensor PMC-MTAs (IA, IB, IC, IN) Contact Rating 250VAC/30VDC, 5A
Ie, Rated Motor Current 1A/5A/25A/100A/300A/400A/800A Max. Switching Voltage 277VAC/30VDC
Range 5% to 120% Ie Max. Carrying Current 5A
Overload 2xIe continuous, 10xIe for 10s, 40xIe for 1s Max. Switching Power 1250VA/150W
Burden <0.05VA per phase @ 5A Input Operate Time <10ms
Residual Current Sensor PMC-MIR (·IR, IR) Release Time <10ms
Primary (In) 1A >5,000,000 cycles (Mechanical)
Service Life
Secondary 1V >100,000 cycles (Electrical at rated load)
Internal Clearance/Creepage >6mm (EN61810-1, Pollution Degree 2)
Imax 2In continually
Power Supply (L/+, N/-) Optional PMC-KR Expansion Module
95-250VAC/DC with Enhanced Power Supply (L/+, N/-)
Standard Interface
power supply (ride-through capability) Standard 95-250VAC/DC
Burden <6W Burden <3W
Overvoltage Category OVC  300VLN Insulation Resistance Test (V, G)
Interface
Digital Inputs (DIC, DI1, DI2, DI3, DI4, DI5, DI6, DI7, DI8, DI9, DI10) Test Voltage 550VDC/1000VDC
Standard Internally wetted (dry contact) with 24VDC Resistance Range 100kΩ to 100MΩ
Optional Externally wetted with 220VAC/DC
Expansion
Interface
Debounce Time 20-9999ms programmable
Data Transmission RS-485
Relay Outputs
(DO11, DO12, DO21, DO22, DO31, DO32, DO41, DO42, DO51, DO52) Optional PMC-KI Converter Module
DO1 Form B (NC), DO2 Form A (NO) or Voltage Input (1, 2, 3, 4)
Interface
Type
Form B (NC), DO3 to DO5 Form A (NO)
Rated Voltage 110VAC/DC or 220VAC/DC
- DO1 to DO4 DO5 0.45mA (for 110VAC/DC Input)
Rated Current
Contact Rating 250VAC/24VDC, 8A 250VAC/30VDC, 5A or 0.21mA (for 220VAC/DC Input)
Max. Switching Voltage 400VAC/30VDC 277VAC/30VDC Output (5, 6, 7, 8)
Max. Carrying Current 10A 5A Max. Forward Voltage 40V
Max. Switching Power 2000VA/192W 1250VA/150W Max. Forward Current 50mA
Operate Time <10ms <10ms
Environmental Conditions
Release Time <5ms <10ms
Operating Temperature -25°C to 55°C
Mechanical >20,000,000 cycles >5,000,000 cycles
Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C
Service Life Electrical
>100,000 cycles >100,000 cycles Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
(at rated load)
Internal Clearance/Creepage >8mm (EN 61810-1, >6mm (EN 61810-1, Atmospheric Pressure 70kPa to 106kPa
(Safety Insulation < 25VAC) Pollution Degree 3) Pollution Degree 2) Mechanical Characteristics
Analog Output (AO+, AO-) HMI Panel Cutout 54.0x103.0 mm
Load 750 ohms Unit Dimensions 108.0x95.0x122.5 mm
Range 4mA to 20mA IP Rating 40
EMC Compatibility
CE EMC Directive 2014/30/EU (EN 61326: 2021) Standard of Compliance
Immunity Test Safety Requirements
Electrostatic Discharge IEC 61000-4-2: 2009 Level  EN 61010-1: 2010 +A1: 2019
CE LVD 2014/35/EU
Radiated Fields IEC 61000-4-3: 2006 +A1: 2008 +A2: 2010 Level  EN IEC 61010-2-030: 2021

Fast Transients IEC 61000-4-4: 2012 Level  Insulation

AC Voltage: 2kV @ 1 minute IEC 60255-5: 2000
Surges IEC 61000-4-5: 2014 +A1: 2017 Level  Insulation Resistance: > 100MΩ EN 61010-1: 2010 +A1: 2019
Conducted Disturbances IEC 61000-4-6: 2014 Level  Impulse Voltage: 5kV, 1.2/50us EN IEC 61010-2-030: 2021

Power Frequency Magnetic Fields IEC 61000-4-8: 2010 Level 

Pulsed Magnetic Fields
Damped Oscillatory Magnetic Fields
IEC 61000-4-9: 2016 Level 
IEC 61000-4-10: 2016 Level 
Dimensions and Installation
Unit: mm
Voltage Dips and Interruptions IEC 61000-4-11: 2004 +A1: 2017 Level 
Ripple on DC Input Power Port IEC 61000-4-17: 2009 Level 
Damped Oscillatory Wave IEC 61000-4-18: 2019 Level 
Power Frequency Immunity

60
IEC 60255-26: 2013 Class A
on Binary Inputs
Gradual Shut Down/Start-up Tests IEC 60255-26: 2013

Emission Test (EN 50081-2)

Limits and Methods of Measurement 108
of Electromagnetic Disturbance HMI’s Dimensions
Characteristics of Industrial, Scientific EN 55011: 2016 +A1: 2017 +A2: 2021
and Medical (ISM) Radio-Frequency
Equipment 8
10
Limits and Methods of Measurement
of Radio Disturbance Characteristics EN 55032: 2015 +AC: 2016 +A11: 2020
of Information Technology Equipment
Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions
EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019 +A1: 2021
for Equipment with Rated Current ≤ 16 A 95
Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and
Flicker in Low-Voltage Supply Systems
EN 61000-3-3: 2013 +A1: 2019 +A2: 2021
35

for Equipment with Rated Current ≤ 16 A

Emission Standard for Industrial
EN IEC 61000-6-4: 2019
Environments

Mechanical Test 105

Vibration Test (Response/Endurance) IEC 60255-21-1: 1988 Level  Main Unit’s 35mm DIN-Rail Installation
Shock Test (Response/Endurance) IEC 60255-21-2 Level 
54
Bump Test (Response Endurance) IEC 60255-21-2 Level 

Ordering Information
95
35

Product Code Description

LV Motor Protection Relay with a Remote Display module, 1xlresidual
PMC-550D Current Input and 1XNTC/PTC Input (for Thermo Resistance Calculation)

Language E English
Input Voltage 6 240VLN/415VLL
105
Power Supply A 95-250V AC/DC ±10%, with 30 seconds of ride through

System 5 50Hz Expansion Module'S Dimensions

Frequency 6 60Hz
A~ 10xDl (Dry Contact), 5xDO
DI/DO
B 10xDI (220VAC/DC), 5xDO

AO A 1xAnalog Output (4-20mA DC)

B 2xRS-485 Port
1XPROFIBUS DP Port (Either DB9 terminal or 3 Position
C* 1030+0.5
Terminal Block) +1xRS-485 Port (Modbus RTU)
Comm. 1XPROFIBUS DP Port (Either DB9 terminal or 3 Position
A D* Terminal Block) +1xRS-485 PortPort
1xRS-485 (Either Modbus RTU 108
or PROFIBUS DP)
54 +0.5
0
E* 2x10/100BaseT Ethernet Port +1xRS-485 Port
F* 2xPROFINET over Ethernet Port +1xRS-485 Port
60
A Normally Open
DO2 Type
B Normally Closed
41.8
PMC-550D - E 6 A 5 A A B A PMC-550D-E6A5AABA (Standard Model)
55.6
*
Additional charges apply
~ For the DI/DO 'Option A', the Dry Contact DI can be used with the PMC-KI module to
convert 110V/220V excitation voltage to Dry Contact Output HMI’s Panel Cutout Installation
Optional Current Transducers MIR Appearance

MTA Appearance No. Models

1 PMC-MIR-35
6
2 PMC-MIR-50
3 PMC-MIR-75
5 7 4 PMC-MIR-120

8 5 PMC-MIR-265*103

Motor Residual Current Transducer (MIR)-For Cable

1 2 3 4 9
MIR Model Rated kW Rated Current Hole Ø
(380V system)

No. Models No. Models PMC-MIR-35 0.55-7.5kW 0-63A 35mm

1 PMC-MTA-1A 6 PMC-MTA-800A-T PMC-MIR-50 7.5-22kW 63-125A 50mm
2 PMC-MTA-400A-T 7 PMC-MTA-300A PMC-MIR-75 22-150kW 125-250A 75mm
3 PMC-MTA-5A 8 3x1-P cable PMC-MIR-120 >150kW 250-1000A 120mm
4 PMC-MTA-25A 9 1x3-P cable
5 PMC-MTA-100A Motor Residual Current Transducer (MIR)-For Busbar
MIR Model Inner Dimension External Dimension
Motor Current Transducers (MTA) PMC-MIR-265*103 265(W)×103(H)mm 307(W)×211(H)×60(D)mm

MTA Model Rated kW Rated Current Hole Ø 1. Additional charges apply for Motor Residual Current Transducers (MIR) and Cables.
2. Connection cables are included with the MIR.
PMC-MTA-1A < 0.4kW 0.2A-1A 10mm 3. The standard cable length for both "Cable" and "Busbar" type MIR is 4m.
PMC-MTA-5A 0.4-2.2kW 1A-5A 10mm Please contact CET.
PMC-MTA-25A 2.2-12.5kW 5A-25A 20mm 4. The Specified Motor Power is based on a 380V system. For other voltage systems,
please use a suitable multiplier based on the actual system voltage (e.g. for a 415V
PMC-MTA-100A 12.5-50kW 25A-100A 30mm
rated motor, multiply the suggested figure by 415/380=1.092).
PMC-MTA-300A 50-150kW 100A-300A 30mm
PMC-MTA-400A-T 120-200kW 240A-400A 55mm
Negative Temeprature Coefficient (NTC) Thermistor
PMC-MTA-800A-T 160-400kW 320A-800A 75mm
Product Code Cable Length B Value
NTC-1041 2m 10000
Current Transducers Accessories
MTA Model Application Range Description 5mm 30mm Dual Wire white Cable (Length=2m/3m/5m/8m)

3-P MTA 3-P Moulded Case 3-Phase MTA can be Pin Terminals in red insulated protective sleeve
Special Cable MTA for PMC-550D connected through this cable
1-P MTA 1-P Moulded Case 3x1-Phase MTA can be
Special Cable MTA for PMC-550D connected through this cable NTC Thermistor 60mm Protective Sleeve
(Insulated by protective sleeve)
1. Additional charges apply for Motor Current Transducers (MTA) and Cables. Note: we also offer insulated NTC Thermistor with a choice of 3m, 5m or 8m cable.
2. The Motor Power mentioned is based on a 380V system. For other voltages,
please use a suitable multiplier based on the actual system voltage (e.g. for a
415V rated motor, multiply the suggested figure by 415/380=1.092).
3. The required type and quantity of MTA Connection Cables must be ordered
separately.
4. The default cable length is 2m, feel free to contact CET for customized cable
lengths.
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