3 INSTALLATION 3.

1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

3 INSTALLATION 3.1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 3.1.1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

The 369 is contained in a compact plastic housing with the keypad, display, communication port, and indicators/targets on
the front panel. The unit should be positioned so the display and keypad are accessible. To mount the relay, make cutout
and drill mounting holes as shown below. Mounting hardware (bolts and washers) is provided with the relay. Although the
relay is internally shielded to minimize noise pickup and interference, it should be mounted away from high current conduc-
tors or sources of strong magnetic fields.

Figure 3–1: PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

Figure 3–2: SPLIT MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

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3.2 TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION 3.2.1 369 TERMINAL LIST

TERMINAL WIRING CONNECTION TERMINAL WIRING CONNECTION

1 RTD1 + 59 EMERGENCY RESTART SW
2 RTD1 – 60 EMERGENCY RESTART SW COMMON
3 RTD1 COMPENSATION 61 EXTERNAL RESET SW
4 RTD1 SHIELD 62 EXTERNAL RESET SW COMMON
5 RTD2 + 71 COMM1 RS485 +
6 RTD2 – 72 COMM1 RS485 –
7 RTD2 COMPENSATION 73 COMM1 SHIELD
8 RTD2 SHIELD 74 COMM2 RS485 +
9 RTD3 + 75 COMM2 RS485 –
10 RTD3 – 76 COMM2 SHIELD
3 11
12
RTD3 COMPENSATION
RTD3 SHIELD
77
78
COMM3 RS485 +
COMM3 RS485 –
13 RTD4 + 79 COMM3 SHIELD
14 RTD4 – 80 ANALOG OUT 1
15 RTD4 COMPENSATION 81 ANALOG OUT 2
16 RTD4 SHIELD 82 ANALOG OUT 3
17 RTD5 + 83 ANALOG OUT 4
18 RTD5 – 84 ANALOG COM
19 RTD5 COMPENSATION 85 ANALOG SHIELD
20 RTD5 SHIELD 90 BACKSPIN VOLTAGE
21 RTD6 + 91 BACKSPIN NEUTRAL
22 RTD6 – 92 PHASE A CURRENT 5A
23 RTD6 COMPENSATION 93 PHASE A CURRENT 1A
24 RTD6 SHIELD 94 PHASE A COMMON
25 RTD7 + 95 PHASE B CURRENT 5A
26 RTD7 – 96 PHASE B CURRENT 1A
27 RTD7 COMPENSATION 97 PHASE B COMMON
28 RTD7 SHIELD 98 PHASE C CURRENT 5A
29 RTD8 + 99 PHASE C CURRENT 1A
30 RTD8 – 100 PHASE C COMMON
31 RTD8 COMPENSATION 101 NEUT/GND CURRENT 50:0.025A
32 RTD8 SHIELD 102 NEUT/GND CURRENT 1A
33 RTD9 + 103 NEUT/GND CURRENT 5A
34 RTD9 – 104 NEUT/GND COMMON
35 RTD9 COMPENSATION 105 PHASE A VOLTAGE
36 RTD9 SHIELD 106 PHASE A NEUTRAL
37 RTD10 + 107 PHASE B VOLTAGE
38 RTD10 – 108 PHASE B NEUTRAL
39 RTD10 COMPENSATION 109 PHASE C VOLTAGE
40 RTD10 SHIELD 110 PHASE C NEUTRAL
41 RTD11 + 111 TRIP NC
42 RTD11 – 112 TRIP COMMON
43 RTD11 COMPENSATION 113 TRIP NO
44 RTD11 SHIELD 114 ALARM NC
45 RTD12 + 115 ALARM COMMON
46 RTD12 – 116 ALARM NO
47 RTD12 COMPENSATION 117 AUX1 NC
48 RTD12 SHIELD 118 AUX1 COMMON
51 SPARE SW 119 AUX1 NO
52 SPARE SW COMMON 120 AUX2 NC
53 DIFFERENTIAL INPUT SW 121 AUX2 COMMON
54 DIFFERENTIAL INPUT SW COMMON 122 AUX2 NO
55 SPEED SW 123 POWER FILTER GROUND
56 SPEED SW COMMON 124 POWER LINE
57 ACCESS SW 125 POWER NEUTRAL
58 ACCESS SW COMMON 126 POWER SAFETY

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3.2.2 269 TO 369 CONVERSION TERMINAL LIST

269 WIRING CONNECTION 369 269 WIRING CONNECTION 369

1 RTD1 + 1 50 SPEED SW 55
2 RTD1 COMPENSATION 3 51 SPEED SW COMMON 56
3 RTD1 – 2 52 ACCESS SW 57
4 RTD1 SHIELD 4 53 ACCESS SW COMMON 58
5 RTD2 + 5 54 EMERGENCY RESTART SW 59
6 RTD2 COMPENSATION 7 55 EMERGENCY RESTART SW COM 60
7 RTD2 – 6 56 EXTERNAL RESET SW 61
8 RTD2 SHIELD 8 57 EXTERNAL RESET SW COMMON 62
9 RTD3 + 9 47 COMM1 RS485 + 71
10 RTD3 COMPENSATION 11 46 COMM1 RS485 – 72
11 RTD3 – 10 88 COMM1 SHIELD 73 3
12 RTD3 SHIELD 12 59 ANALOG OUT 1 80
71 RTD4 + 13 58 ANALOG COMMON 84
70 RTD4 COMPENSATION 15 83 PHASE A CURRENT 1A 93
69 RTD4 – 14 82 PHASE A COMMON 94
68 RTD4 SHIELD 16 81 PHASE A CURRENT 5A 92
67 RTD5 + 17 80 PHASE B CURRENT 1A 96
66 RTD5 COMPENSATION 19 79 PHASE B COMMON 97
65 RTD5 – 18 78 PHASE B CURRENT 5A 95
64 RTD5 SHIELD 20 77 PHASE C CURRENT 1A 99
63 RTD6 + 21 76 PHASE C COMMON 100
62 RTD6 COMPENSATION 23 75 PHASE C CURRENT 5A 98
61 RTD6 – 22 73 NEUTRAL/GROUND COMMON 104
60 RTD6 SHIELD 24 72 NEUTRAL/GROUND CURRENT 5A 103
13 RTD7 + 25 74 NEUT/GND CURRENT 50:0.025A 101
14 RTD7 COMPENSATION 27 29 TRIP NC 111
15 RTD7 – 26 30 TRIP COMMON 112
16 RTD7 SHIELD 28 31 TRIP NO 113
17 RTD8 + 29 32 ALARM NC 114
18 RTD8 COMPENSATION 31 33 ALARM COMMON 115
19 RTD8 – 30 34 ALARM NO 116
20 RTD8 SHIELD 32 35 AUX1 NC 117
21 RTD9 + 33 36 AUX1 COMMON 118
22 RTD9 COMPENSATION 35 37 AUX1 NO 119
23 RTD9 – 34 38 AUX2 NC 120
24 RTD9 SHIELD 36 39 AUX2 COMMON 121
25 RTD10 + 37 40 AUX2 NO 122
26 RTD10 COMPENSATION 39 42 POWER FILTER GROUND 123
27 RTD10 – 38 41 POWER LINE 124
28 RTD10 SHIELD 40 43 POWER NEUTRAL 125
44 SPARE SW 51 Terminals not available on the 369
45 SPARE SW COMMON 52 84 MTM B+ N/A
48 DIFFERENTIAL INPUT SW 53 85 MTM A– N/A
49 DIFFERENTIAL INPUT SW COMMON 54

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3.2.3 MTM-369 CONVERSION TERMINAL LIST

MTM WIRING CONNECTION 369 MTM WIRING CONNECTION 369

1 POWER FILTER GROUND 123 19 ANALOG OUT1 COM 84
2 PHASE A VOLTAGE 105 20 ANALOG OUT 2 81
3 PHASE B VOLTAGE 107 21 ANALOG OUT 2 COM 84
4 PHASE B VOLTAGE 107 22 ANALOG OUT 3 82
5 PHASE C VOLTAGE 109 23 ANALOG OUT 3 COM 84
6 PHASE A COM 94 24 ANALOG OUT 4 83
7 PHASE A CURRENT 5A 92 25 ANALOG OUT 4 COM 84
8 PHASE A CURRENT 1A 93 26 ANALOG SHIELD 85
9 PHASE B COM 97 27 ALARM NC 114
10 PHASE B CURRENT 5A 95 28 ALARM COM 115
3 11 PHASE B CURRENT 1A 96 29 ALARM NO 116
12 PHASE C COM 100 31 SPARE SW 51
13 PHASE C CURRENT 5A 98 32 SPARE SW COM 52
14 PHASE C CURRENT 1A 99 34 POWER LINE 124
15 COMM1 RS485 + 71 35 POWER NEUTRAL 125
16 COMM1 RS485 – 72 Terminals not available on the 369:
17 COMM1 SHIELD 73 30 PULSE OUTPUT (P/O) N/A
18 ANALOG OUT 1 80 33 SW.B N/A

3.2.4 MPM-369 CONVERSION TERMINAL LIST

MPM WIRING CONNECTION 369 MPM WIRING CONNECTION 369

1 PHASE A VOLTAGE 105 17 PHASE C COM 100
2 PHASE B VOLTAGE 107 28 ANALOG OUT 1 80
3 PHASE C VOLTAGE 109 27 ANALOG OUT 2 81
4 PHASE NEUTRAL 108 26 ANALOG OUT 3 82
5 POWER FILTER GROUND 123 25 ANALOG OUT 4 83
6 POWER SAFETY 126 24 ANALOG COM 84
7 POWER NEUTRAL 125 21 ANALOG SHIELD 85
8 POWER LINE 124 43 ALARM NC 114
9 PHASE A CURRENT 5A 92 44 ALARM COM 115
10 PHASE A CURRENT 1A 93 45 ALARM NO 116
11 PHASE A COM 94 46 COMM1 SHIELD 73
12 PHASE B CURRENT 5A 95 47 COMM1 RS485 – 72
13 PHASE B CURRENT 1A 96 48 COMM1 RS485 + 71
14 PHASE B COM 97 Terminals not available on the 369
15 PHASE C CURRENT 5A 98 31 SWITCH INPUT 1 N/A
16 PHASE C CURRENT 1A 99 32 SWITCH INPUT 2 N/A
33 SWITCH COM N/A

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3.2.5 TERMINAL LAYOUT

111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 3
48
36 47
35 51
46 52
34 45 53
33 44 54
32 43 55
31 42 56
30 41 57
29 40 58
28 39 59
27 38 60
26 37 61
25 62

RTD Digital Inputs

71
24 72
12 23
11 73
22 74
10 21 Comm
75
9 20 76
8 19
7 77
18 78
6 17
5 79
16 80
4 15
3 81 Analog
14 82
2 13 Output
1 83
84
91 93 95 97 99 85
86 Spare
90 92 94 96 98 100
RTD

101 103 105 106 108 110

102 104 107 109
840720B3.CDR

Figure 3–3: TERMINAL LAYOUT

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3.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.3.1 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

HGF-CT
(5 Amp CT)
C(B) A

A B MOTOR

B(C) C

Twisted
Pair

OPTIONAL
105 106 107 108 109 110 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 102 104 103 101 91 90
50:
VA VN VB VN VC VN 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 1A COM 5A 0.025A N V

VOLTAGE INPUTS Phase A Phase B Phase C Neut/Gnd Back Spin

3 WITH METERING OPTION (M) CURRENT INPUTS Option (B) GROUND

BUS

FILTER GROUND 123

CONTROL
L

POWER
1 LINE + 124 CONTROL
STATOR
WINDING 1 2 NEUTRAL - 125 POWER
RTD1 N
3 Com SAFTY GROUND 126
GE Power Management
4 shld. 380VAC/125VDC
STATOR 5
111
WINDING 2 6
RTD2
369 TRIP 112 CR
7 Com Motor Management 113
8 shld. Relay R

OUTPUT RELAYS
114
9 ALARM 115
STATOR
WINDING 3 10 116 ALARM
RTD3 NOTE
11 Com 117 RELAY CONTACTS SHOWN
12 shld. AUX. 1 118
RTD WITH
13 119 ALARM CONTROL POWER REMOVED
STATOR
WINDING 4 14 120
RTD4 AUX. 2 121
15 Com SELF TEST
16 shld. 122 ALARM
STATOR 17
WINDING 5 18 51
RTD5 SPARE
19 Com 52
20 shld. DIFFERENTIAL 53 DIFFERENTIAL
87 RELAY
RELAY
DIGITAL INPUTS

STATOR 21 54
WINDING 6 22 SPEED 55 14 SPEED SWITCH
RTD6
OPTION ( R )

23 Com SWITCH 56
24 shld. ACCESS 57 KEYSWITCH
SWITCH 58 OR JUMPER
MOTOR 25
26 EMERGENCY 59
BEARING 1
RTD7 RESTART 60
27 Com
EXTERNAL 61
28 shld.
RESET 62
MOTOR 29
BEARING 2 30
RTD8 1 80 load
31 Com RS485
2 81 PF
OUTPUTS

32 shld. +
ANALOG
OPTION
(M,B)

3 82 Watts
PUMP 33
34 4 83 -
BEARING 1
RTD9 Com- 84 cpm-
35 Com METER Shield
36 shld. shld. 85 Shield

PUMP 37 PLC
BEARING 2 38
RTD10
39 Com
Profibus ST
40 shld.
Option (P)
41 CONNECTION
PUMP
CASE 42
RTD11
SCADA
43 Com
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3
44 shld.
DB-9 OPTION (F)

45 (front)
RS485 RS485 RS485
FIBER
50/125 uM FIBER
AMBIENT SHLD SHLD SHLD Tx Rx
62.5/125 uM FIBER
46
RTD12 100/140 uM FIBER
47 Com
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
48 shld.

369 COMPUTER
RTD1
1 1 8 REMOTE
5 4 3 2 1
RTD
TXD 2 2 3 RXD
9 8 7 6 MODULE
RXD 3 3 2 TXD
4 4 20 RTD12
369 PC
SGND 5 5 7 SGND PROGRAM

6 6 6
7 7 4
8 8 5
9 9 22

9 PIN PC 840700BC.CDR
CONNECTOR
25 PIN
CONNECTOR

Figure 3–4: TYPICAL WIRING

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3.3.2 TYPICAL WIRING

The 369 can be connected to cover a broad range of applications and wiring will vary depending upon the user’s protection
scheme. This section will cover most of the typical 369 interconnections.
In this section, the terminals have been logically grouped together for explanatory purposes. A typical wiring diagram for
the 369 is shown above in Figure 3–4: TYPICAL WIRING on page 3–6 and the terminal arrangement has been detailed in
Figure 3–3: TERMINAL LAYOUT on page 3–5. For further information on applications not covered here, refer to Chapter 7:
APPLICATIONS or contact the factory for further information.
Hazard may result if the product is not used for intended purposes. This equipment can only be serviced
by trained personnel.
WARNING
3.3.3 CONTROL POWER
3
VERIFY THAT THE CONTROL POWER SUPPLIED TO THE RELAY IS WITHIN THE RANGE COVERED BY
THE ORDERED 369 RELAY’S CONTROL POWER.
CAUTION

Table 3–1: 369 POWER SUPPLY RANGES

369 POWER SUPPLY AC RANGE DC RANGE
HI 40 to 265 V 50 to 300 V
LO 20 to 48 V 20 to 60 V

The 369 has a built-in switchmode supply. It can operate with either AC or DC voltage applied to it.
Extensive filtering and transient protection has been incorporated into the 369 to ensure reliable operation in harsh indus-
trial environments. Transient energy is removed from the relay and conducted to ground via the ground terminal. This termi-
nal must be connected to the cubicle ground bus using a 10 AWG wire or a ground braid. Do not daisy-chain grounds with
other relays or devices. Each should have its own connection to the ground bus.
The internal supply is protected via a 3.15 A slo-blo fuse that is accessible for replacement. If it must be replaced ensure
that it is replaced with a fuse of equal size (see FUSE on page 2–4).

3.3.4 PHASE CURRENT (CT) INPUTS

The 369 requires one CT for each of the three motor phase currents to be input into the relay. There are no internal ground
connections for the CT inputs. Refer to Chapter 7: APPLICATIONS for information on two CT connections.
The phase CTs should be chosen such that the FLA of the motor being protected is no less than 50% of the rated CT pri-
mary. Ideally, to ensure maximum accuracy and resolution, the CTs should be chosen such that the FLA is 100% of CT pri-
mary or slightly less. The maximum CT primary is 5000 A.
The 369 will measure 0.05 to 20 × CT primary rated current. The CTs chosen must be capable of driving the 369 burden
(see specifications) during normal and fault conditions to ensure correct operation. See Section 7.4: CT SPECIFICATION
AND SELECTION on page 7–7 for information on calculating total burden and CT rating.
For the correct operation of many protective elements, the phase sequence and CT polarity is critical. Ensure that the con-
vention illustrated in Figure 3–4: TYPICAL WIRING on page 3–6 is followed.

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3.3.5 GROUND CURRENT INPUTS

The 369 has an isolating transformer with separate 1 A, 5 A, and sensitive HGF (50:0.025) ground terminals. Only one
ground terminal type can be used at a time. There are no internal ground connections on the ground current inputs.
The maximum ground CT primary for the 1 A and 5 A taps is 5000 A. Alternatively the sensitive ground input, 50:0.025, can
be used to detect ground current on high resistance grounded systems.
The ground CT connection can either be a zero sequence (core balance) installation or a residual connection. Note that
only 1 A and 5 A secondary CTs may be used for the residual connection. A typical residual connection is illustrated in
below. The zero-sequence connection is shown in the typical wiring diagram. The zero-sequence connection is recom-
mended. Unequal saturation of CTs, CT mismatch, size and location of motor, resistance of the power system, motor core
saturation density, etc. may cause false readings in the residually connected ground fault circuit.

RESIDUAL CURRENT
3 A
CONNECTION
B

93 94 92 96 97 95 99 100 98 102 104 103 101

50:
1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 0.025A

Phase A Phase B Phase C Neut/Gnd

CURRENT INPUTS

840710B1.CDR
Figure 3–5: TYPICAL RESIDUAL CONNECTION

3.3.6 ZERO SEQUENCE GROUND CT PLACEMENT

The exact placement of a zero sequence CT to properly detect ground fault current is shown below. If the CT is placed over
a shielded cable, capacitive coupling of phase current into the cable shield during motor starts may be detected as ground
current unless the shield wire is also passed through the CT window. Twisted pair cabling on the zero sequence CT is rec-
ommended.

Figure 3–6: ZERO SEQUENCE CT

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3.3.7 PHASE VOLTAGE (VT/PT) INPUTS

The 369 has three channels for AC voltage inputs each with an internal isolating transformer. There are no internal fuses or
ground connections on these inputs. The maximum VT ratio is 240:1. These inputs are only enabled when the metering
option (M) is ordered.
The 369 accepts either open delta or wye connected VTs (see Figure 3–7: WYE/DELTA CONNECTION below). The volt-
age channels are connected wye internally, which means that the jumper shown on the delta connection between the
phase B input and the VT neutral terminals must be installed.
Polarity and phase sequence for the VTs is critical for correct power and rotation measurement and should be verified
before starting the motor. As long as the polarity markings on the primary and secondary windings of the VT are aligned,
there is no phase shift. The markings can be aligned on either side of the VT. VTs are typically mounted upstream of the
motor breaker or contactor. Typically, a 1 A fuse is used to protect the voltage inputs.
WYE VT CONNECTION DELTA VT CONNECTION 3
A A
B B
C C

105 106 107 108 109 110 105 106 107 108 109 110

VA VN VB VN VC VN VA VN VB VN VC VN
VOLTAGE INPUTS VOLTAGE INPUTS
WITH METERING OPTION (M) WITH METERING OPTION (M)
840713A4.CDR

Figure 3–7: WYE/DELTA CONNECTION

3.3.8 BACKSPIN VOLTAGE INPUTS

The Backspin voltage input is only operational if the optional backspin detection (B) feature has been purchased for the
relay. This input allows the 369 to sense whether the motor is spinning after the primary power has been removed (breaker
or contactor opened).
These inputs must be supplied by a separate VT mounted downstream (motor side) of the breaker or contactor. The correct
wiring is illustrated below.

A
B Tx M
C
VOLTAGE ON MOTOR SIDE
OF BREAKER MAY BE - OR -N

91 90
N V
BACKSPIN
840731A2.CDR

Figure 3–8: BACKSPIN VOLTAGE WIRING

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3.3.9 RTD INPUTS

The 369 can monitor up to 12 RTD inputs for Stator, Bearing, Ambient, or Other temperature applications. The type of each
RTD is field programmable as: 100 Ω Platinum (DIN 43760), 100 Ω Nickel, 120 Ω Nickel, or 10 Ω Copper. RTDs must be
the three wire type. There are no provisions for the connection of thermistors.
The 369 RTD circuitry compensates for lead resistance, provided that each of the three leads is the same length. Lead
resistance should not exceed 25 Ω per lead for platinum and nickel type RTDs or 3 Ω per lead for Copper type RTDs.
Shielded cable should be used to prevent noise pickup in industrial environments. RTD cables should be kept close to
grounded metal casings and avoid areas of high electromagnetic or radio interference. RTD leads should not be run adja-
cent to or in the same conduit as high current carrying wires.
The shield connection terminal of the RTD is grounded in the 369 and should not be connected to ground at the motor or
anywhere else to prevent noise pickup from circulating currents.
3 If 10 Ω Copper RTDs are used special care should be taken to keep the lead resistance as low as possible to maintain
accurate readings.

MOTOR 3 WIRE SHIELDED CABLE MOTOR

369 RELAY STARTER Route cable in separate conduit from
current carrying conductors
SAFETY GROUND 12 RTD TERMINALS
AT MOTOR
Shield Shield 4
RTD SENSING
RTD #1

Hot 1 RTD IN
MOTOR
2 STATOR
Return OR
BEARING
Compensation Com 3

RTD
TERMINALS Maximum total lead resistance
IN MOTOR 25 ohms (Platinum & Nickel RTDs)
STARTER 3 ohms (Copper RTDs) 840717A2.CDR

Figure 3–9: RTD INPUTS

3.3.10 DIGITAL INPUTS

DO NOT CONNECT LIVE CIRCUITS TO THE 369 DIGITAL INPUTS. THEY ARE DESIGNED FOR DRY CON-
TACT CONNECTIONS ONLY.
CAUTION

Other than the ACCESS switch input the other 5 digital inputs are programmable. These programmable digital inputs have
default settings to match the functions of the 269Plus switch inputs (differential, speed, emergency restart, remote reset
and spare). However in addition to their default settings they can also be programmed for use as generic inputs to set up
trips and alarms or for monitoring purposes based on external contact inputs.
A twisted pair of wires should be used for digital input connections.

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3.3.11 ANALOG OUTPUTS

The 369 provides 1 analog current output channel as part of the base unit and 3 additional analog outputs with the metering
option (M). These outputs are field programmable to a full-scale range of either 0 to 1 mA (into a maximum 2.4 kΩ imped-
ance) and 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 20 mA (into a maximum 600 Ω impedance).
As shown in the typical wiring diagram (Figure 3–4: TYPICAL WIRING on page 3–6), these outputs share one common
return. Polarity of these outputs must be observed for proper operation.
Shielded cable should be used for connections, with only one end of the shield grounded, to minimize noise effects. The
analog output circuitry is isolated. Transorbs limit this isolation to ±36 V with respect to the 369 safety ground.
If an analog voltage output is required, a burden resistor must be connected across the input of the SCADA or measuring
device (see the figure below). Ignoring the input impedance of the input,
V FULL SCALE
R LOAD = ---------------------------------
I MAX
- 3
For 0-1 mA, for example, if 5 V full scale is required to correspond to 1 mA
V FULL SCALE 5 V - = 5000 Ω
R LOAD = ---------------------------------
- = --------------------
I MAX 0.001 A
For 4-20 mA, this resistor would be
V FULL SCALE 5 V - = 250 Ω
R LOAD = ---------------------------------
- = --------------------
I MAX 0.020 A

1 80
V+
Analog Outputs

SCADA
2 81 OR
R PLC
3 82 OR
METERING
4 83 DEVICE
V-
Com- 84
840714A3.CDR

Shield 85

Figure 3–10: ANALOG OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONNECTION

3.3.12 REMOTE DISPLAY

The 369 display can be separated and mounted remotely up to 15 feet away from the main relay. No separate source of
control power is required for the display module. A 15 feet standard shielded network cable is used to make the connection
between the display module and the main relay. A recommended and tested cable is available from GE Multilin. The cable
should be wired as far away as possible from high current or voltage carrying cables or other sources of electrical noise.
In addition the display module must be grounded if mounted remotely. A ground screw is provided on the back of the dis-
play module to facilitate this. A 12 AWG wire is recommended and should be connected to the same ground bus as the
main relay unit.
The 369 relay will still function and protect the motor without the display connected.

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3.3.13 OUTPUT RELAYS

The 369 provides four (4) form C output relays. They are labeled Trip, Aux 1, Aux 2, and Alarm. Each relay has normally
open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contacts and can switch up to 8 A at either 250 V AC or 30 V DC with a resistive load.
The NO or NC state is determined by the ‘no power’ state of the relay outputs.
All four output relays may be programmed for fail-safe or non-fail-safe operation. When in fail-safe mode, output relay acti-
vation or a loss of control power will cause the contacts to go to their power down state.
For example:
• A fail-safe NO contact closes when the 369 is powered up (if no prior unreset trip conditions) and will open when acti-
vated (tripped) or when the 369 loses control power.
• A non-fail-safe NO contact remains open when the 369 is powered up (unless a prior unreset trip condition) and will
close only when activated (tripped). If control power is lost while the output relay is activated (NO contacts closed) the
3 NO contacts will open.
Thus, in order to cause a trip on loss of control power to the 369, the Trip relay should be programmed as fail-safe. See the
figure below for typical wiring of contactors and breakers for fail-safe and non-fail-safe operation. Output relays remain
latched after activation if the fault condition persists or the protection element has been programmed as latched. This
means that once this relay has been activated it remains in the active state until the 369 is manually reset.
The Trip relay cannot be reset if a timed lockout is in effect. Lockout time will be adhered to regardless of whether control
power is present or not. The relay contacts may be reset if motor conditions allow, by pressing the RESET key, using the
REMOTE RESET switch or via communications. The Emergency Restart feature overrides all features to reset the 369.
The rear of the 369 relay shows output relay contacts in their power down state.
In locations where system voltage disturbances cause voltage levels to dip below the control power
range listed in specifications, any relay contact programmed as fail-safe may change state. Therefore, in
any application where the ‘process’ is more critical than the motor, it is recommended that the trip relay
WARNING
contacts be programmed as non-fail-safe. If, however, the motor is more critical than the ‘process’ then
program the trip contacts as fail-safe.

840716A4.CDR

Figure 3–11: HOOKUP / FAIL & NON-FAILSAFE MODES

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3.3.14 RS485 COMMUNICATIONS

Three independent two-wire RS485 ports are provided. If option (F), the fiber optic port, is installed and used, the COMM 3
RS485 port may not be used. The RS485 ports are isolated as a group.
Up to 32 369s (or other devices) can be daisy-chained together on a single serial communication channel without exceed-
ing the driver capability. For larger systems, additional serial channels must be added. Commercially available repeaters
may also be used to increase the number of relays on a single channel to a maximum of 254. Note that there may only be
one master device per serial communication link.
Connections should be made using shielded twisted pair cables (typically 24 AWG). Suitable cables should have a charac-
teristic impedance of 120 Ω (e.g. Belden #9841) and total wire length should not exceed 4000 ft. Commercially available
repeaters can be used to extend transmission distances.
Voltage differences between remote ends of the communication link are not uncommon. For this reason, surge protection
devices are internally installed across all RS485 terminals. Internally, an isolated power supply with an optocoupled data
interface is used to prevent noise coupling. The source computer/PLC/SCADA system should have similar transient protec-
3
tion devices installed, either internally or externally, to ensure maximum reliability.
To ensure that all devices in a daisy-chain are at the same potential, it is imperative that the common ter-
minals of each RS485 port are tied together and grounded in one location only, at the master. Failure to
do so may result in intermittent or failed communications.
CAUTION
Correct polarity is also essential. 369 relays must be wired with all ‘+’ terminals connected together, and all ‘–’
terminals connected together. Each relay must be daisy-chained to the next one. Avoid star or stub connected configura-
tions. The last device at each end of the daisy-chain should be terminated with a 120 Ω ¼ watt resistor in series with a 1 nF
capacitor across the ‘+’ and ‘–’ terminals. Observing these guidelines will result in a reliable communication system that is
immune to system transients.

Figure 3–12: RS485 WIRING

GE Multilin 369 Motor Management Relay 3-13

 3.4 REMOTE RTD MODULE (RRTD) 3 INSTALLATION

3.4 REMOTE RTD MODULE (RRTD) 3.4.1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

The optional remote RTD module is designed to be mounted near the motor. This eliminates the need for multiple RTD
cables to run back from the motor which may be in a remote location to the switchgear. Although the module is internally
shielded to minimize noise pickup and interference, it should be mounted away from high current conductors or sources of
strong magnetic fields.
The remote RTD module physical dimensions and mounting (drill diagram) are shown below. Mounting hardware (bolts and
washers) and instructions are provided with the module.

Figure 3–13: REMOTE RTD DIMENSIONS

4 OUTPUT RELAYS (IO) CONTROL POWER

Programmable alarm and HI: 50-300VDC/40-265VAC
trip conditions activated LO: 20-60VDC/20-48VAC
by programmable setpoints,
digital inputs and remote
communication control.

Customer Accessible
fuse

12 RTD INPUTS DIGITAL INPUTS

field selectable type (IO)

FIBER OPTIC DATA LINK (F)

For harsh environments

Communications
(3)-RS485 Com Ports

ANALOG OUTPUT
(IO)

813701A4.CDR

Figure 3–14: REMOTE RTD REAR VIEW

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 3 INSTALLATION 3.4 REMOTE RTD MODULE (RRTD)

3.4.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

g
STATOR
WINDING 1 2
RTD1
3 Com
4 shld. GE Power Management
GROUND
STATOR 5 BUS
RRTD
WINDING 2 6
RTD2 Remote RTD Module
7 Com
FILTER GROUND 123

CONTROL
L

POWER
8 shld. LINE + 124 CONTROL
9 NEUTRAL - 125 POWER
STATOR N
WINDING 3 10 SAFTY GROUND 126
11
12
Com
shld.
RTD3

111 RTD trip

380VAC / 125VDC
3

OUTPUT RELAYS OPTION(IO)

TRIP 112
STATOR
13
113
WINDING 4 14 114
RTD4
15 Com ALARM 115
16 shld. 116 ALARM
117
STATOR 17 AUX. 1 118
WINDING 5 18 RTD HI
RTD5 119 ALARM
19 Com 120
AUX. 2 121
20 shld. SELF TEST
122 ALARM
STATOR 21
WINDING 6 22
RTD6 51
23 Com INPUT 6

DIGITAL INPUTS OPTION (IO)

52
24 shld.
53
INPUT 5
MOTOR 25 54
BEARING 1 26 55
INPUT 4
RTD7 56
27 Com
57
28 shld. INPUT 3
58
MOTOR 29 INPUT 2
59 Flow
60 Value
BEARING 2 30 Pressure
RTD8 61
31 Com INPUT 1 Value
62
32 shld.
33 Hottest
PUMP 1 80 Stator RS485
OPTION (IO)

BEARING 1 34 2 81 RTD1
OUTPUTS

+
ANALOG

RTD9
35 Com 3 82 RTD2
36 shld. 4 83 -
Com- 84 cpm-
37 METER Shield
PUMP shld. 85 Shield
BEARING 2 38
39 Com
RTD10 PLC
40 shld.

PUMP
41
CASE 42
RTD11 g GE Power Management
SCADA
43 Com
369
44 shld. CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 Motor Management Relay
45 RS485 RS485 RS485
WITH OPTION (F)

AMBIENT FIBER
46 SHLD SHLD SHLD Tx Rx
FIBER
RTD12
47 Com Tx Rx
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
48 shld.

813703A5.CDR

Figure 3–15: REMOTE RTD MODULE

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 3.5 CT INSTALLATION 3 INSTALLATION

3.5 CT INSTALLATION 3.5.1 PHASE CT INSTALLATION

Figure 3–16: PHASE CT INSTALLATION

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 3 INSTALLATION 3.5 CT INSTALLATION

3.5.2 5 AMP GROUND CT INSTALLATION

Figure 3–17: 5A GROUND CT INSTALLATION

GE Multilin 369 Motor Management Relay 3-17

 3.5 CT INSTALLATION 3 INSTALLATION

3.5.3 HGF (50:0.025) GROUND CT INSTALLATION

Figure 3–18: HGF (50:0.025) GROUND CT INSTALLATION - 3" AND 5" WINDOW

GE Power Management

Figure 3–19: HGF (50:0.025) GROUND CT INSTALLATION - 8" WINDOW

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