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GROUND FAULT CURRENT DETECTION

GFM Relay (Models 252 & 262)
Trip Currents 1.5 to 65 Amps E238418
The GFM system is designed for electrical protection, not for
personnel protection
Application: These Class 1 (Model GFM) Ground Fault protection systems are used to minimize damage to
equipment due to arcing ground faults. The GFM system is designed for all polyphase applications and is ideal
for motor control, motor control centers and high voltage starters. Systems can be wye or delta, grounded or
resistance grounded.

Note: Only for use with EI GFM sensors

Operation: When the ground fault current exceeds a preselected condition (current and time settings) the relay
trips. The relay contacts can be connected in the control circuit of a motor starter, to the shunt trip of a circuit
breaker or other similar disconnect or alarm device.

Operating Range (Adjustable): Trip Currents models available for 1.5 to 65 Amps, depending on sensor.

Time Delay (Adjustable): Instantaneous to 36 cycles

Input Power: Self Powered

Frequency: 50/60 Hz 1.17

0.50
Ambient Temperature Range: -30 Deg. C. To 60 Deg. C.
2.00

Inverse time characteristic (to prevent nuisance 0.86 3.30 0.46

trips)
Field adjustable trip relay (trip current
Adjustable trip time delay relay (field settable for
up to 36 cycles) 1.15
Positive Visual Trip Indicator 1.18
2.50
SPDT contacts: Form C, rated for 10 Amps
continuous, 23 Amps inrush (250 VAC)
Door mounted
Operates with molded case power circuit
breakers,
bolted pressure switches, or fusible disconnect
0.46 2.25 0.35
switches.
#6-32 X .35 LG.
Optional mounting bracket availiable. TERMINAL SCREWS
3 8
1

10
TO CURRENT SENSOR X1 AND X2
ALL CONTACT SHOWN WITH THE
RELAY IN THE TRIPPED POSITION
12
How to Order:
Part Number GFM 252 is for the instantaneous trip unit (without time delay option)
Part Number GFM 262 is for the adjustable time delay unit
For mounting bracket add “-B” to end of Part Number

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GROUND FAULT CURRENT SENSOR

Model GFM (Rectangular)
Trip Currents 1.5 to 65 Amps
The GFM system is designed for electrical equipment protection, not for E238418
personnel protection

Application: These Ground Fault Sensors (type GFM) are available in a variety of sizes and current trip
ranges. Care should be taken when determining the physical size of the sensor window. The Ground Fault Sensor
will only respond to ground faults that occur between the position of the sensor and the load. These sensors
are only for use with EI GFM relays.

Operating Range: Trip Currents models are available for 6-30, 9-39 or 15-65 with the current
tolerance being +/- 15%

Frequency: 50/60 Hz.

Insulation Level: 600 Volt, 10 kV BIL full wave

No. 8-32 brass terminals with flat washer, lock
washer and nut.

CAUTION:
All appropriate safety precautions must be followed for the installation
of these devices including de-energizing the incoming power prior to
installation. It is recommended the sensor be installed by a trained electrician.

This sensor must have its secondary terminals shorted, or have the relay
connected prior to energizing the primary circuit.
0.44

X2 X1

LABEL
H1

(4) 0.31 DIA

HOLES

“A1” “B1” “B2”

“B3”

“A2” 1.63
“A3”
STANDARD SENSOR SIZES
How to Order: Model Number Trip Current A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3
GFM 041 X 071 6-30A 4.1 6.4 7.3 7.1 10 10.9
GFM 080 X 141 9-39A 8 9.5 11.1 14.1 17 17.9
GFM 080 X 117SC 15-65A 8 9.5 11.1 11.7 14.5 15.4
* The “SC” indicates a Split Core design allowing for installation without disassembling of existing primary bus or cables.

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GROUND FAULT CURRENT SENSOR

Model GFM (Toroidal)
Trip Currents 1.5 to 65 Amps
The GFM system is designed for electrical equipment protection, not for E238418
personnel protection

Application: These Ground Fault Sensors (type GFM) are available in a variety of sizes and current trip
ranges. Care should be taken when determining the physical size of the sensor window. The Ground Fault Sensor
will only respond to ground faults that occur between the position of the sensor and the load. These sensors
are only for use with EI GFM relays.

Operating Range: Trip Currents models are available for 6-30, 9-39 or 15-65 with the current
tolerance being +/- 15%

Frequency: 50/60 Hz.

Insulation Level: 600 Volt, 10 kV BIL full wave

No. 8-32 brass terminals with flat washer, lock
washer and nut.

CAUTION:
All appropriate safety precautions must be followed for the installation
of these devices including de-energizing the incoming power prior to
installation. It is recommended the sensor be installed by a trained electrician.

This sensor must have its secondary terminals shorted, or have the relay
connected prior to energizing the primary circuit.

Sensor Dimensions
Model No. Trip Currents
A1 B1 B2 C1 C2 D1
GFM 094 2.0 to 8.5 1.30 2.67 N/A N/A 2.39 2.00
GFM 125 2.2 to 14 1.25 2.75 N/A N/A 2.67 2.38
GFM 156 3.8 to 18 1.56 3.77 N/A N/A 3.53 2.15
GFM 200 3 to 14.5 2.00 4.00 N/A 3.19 4.00 1.75
GFM 250 3.5 to 11 2.50 5.10 N/A 3.75 4.63 3.00
GFM 375 4 to 12 3.75 6.31 4.75 4.75 6.00 3.00
GFM 375D* 3.5 to 11 & 10 to 36 3.75 6.31 4.75 4.75 6.00 3.00
GFM 425 5 to 18 4.25 6.73 5.44 5.44 6.73 1.28
GFM 462 4 to 12 4.62 7.04 5.75 5.75 6.92 4.00
GFM 813 4 to 12 8.31 11.74 8.50 8.50 11.00 3.00

* The “SC” indicates a Split Core design allowing for installation without disassembling of existing primary bus or cables.

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ADJUSTABLE DELAY TYPES
1
TYPICAL RESPONSE CURVES MODEL GFM
9
8
7
6
5 “A” (MIN)TRIP SETTINGS
4
3

1.0 1
9
8
TIME IN SECONDS K20%

7
6
5
MAX TIME SETTING
4
4
3
3
2
2

MIN TIME SETTING

0.1 1
9 1
8
7
6
5
4
3

1
100 200 300 400 500 600
FAULT CURRENT IN PERCENT

1
9
8
7
6
5 “D” (MAX)TRIP SETTINGS
4
3

1.0 1
9
8
TIME IN SECONDS K20%

7 MAX TIME SETTING

6
4
5
3
4
2
3
MIN TIME SETTING
1
2

0.1 1
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

1
100 200 300 400 500 600
FAULT CURRENT IN PERCENT OF TRIP THRESHOLD
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FIXED DELAY TYPES

TYPICAL RESPONSE CURVES MODEL GFM
1
9
8
7
6
5 “A” TO “D” TRIP SETTINGS
4
3

1.0 1
9
8
TIME IN SECONDS K20%

7
6
5
4
3

“D”
2

“C”
0.1 1
9
8 “B”
7
6
5
“A”
4
3

1
100 200 300 400 500 600
FAULT CURRENT IN PERCENT OF TRIP THRESHOLD

GFM TEST PROCEDURE

T1 T2 T3 R1 S1

GFM 1
RELAY 3
12
8
E
10 SENSOR SOURCE

Contacts shown with TEST CIRCUIT

the relay in the
normal position MOTOR

A simulated fault current can be applied by the above above test circuit. An appropriate value of R1 should be
selected to apply a minimum of 1.5 times the maximum trip rating of the sensor.
1. Assure that the GFM relay is in “NORMAL” (reset) position.
2. Close switch S1 and check for relay response. Relay handle will move to the tripped position.
3. Open S1, reset the relay and remove the test circuit from the system. System is now back to normal.

THE ABOVE TEST PROCEDURES SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

Last revised 8/22/09