Arc Protection Relay

– Quickly detect and clear arc flash incidents for electrical power-distribution systems
– High-speed arc-flash protection with combined current and arc sensing
– Multi-channel monitoring with optical fiber and current sensors

What Is Blue Jay Arc Flash Relay

An arc protection relay from Blue Jay is an ideal arc flash solution for LV and MV switchgear protection. Our arc flash relay detects arc flash hazards through arc flash light sensing and overcurrent protection and quickly trips the busbar or feeder circuit breakers to limit arc fault damage. To learn more about arc flash,browse our guide – what is an arc flash?

Blue Jay has an ideal solution, no matter the switchgear cubicle, transformer compartment, motor control center bucket, generator control panel, or other electrical panel application. Get started with our Instant Quote tool now!

AFR-4 Arc Flash Detection Relay with 4 Channels

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AFR-3S Arc Flash Relay with 3 Channels

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AFR-M Busbar ARC Flash Protection Relay

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Get Blue Jay Arc Protection Relay for Different Applications

Why is arc protection relay a common choice for high-speed arc-flash detection, and is it right for your application? Read more below to learn about the Blue Jay arc relay feature and its wide uses.

Our arc fault protection relay is an ideal choice for applications such as MV and LV switchgear cubicles, smart Motor Controls and generator control panels, Battery Energy Storage Systems (battery DC cabinet/container/power conversion system PCS), capacitor load banks, etc.

In these applications, arc flash protection is crucial for single or multiple arc flash protection zones, including breaker compartments, main bus bar sections, upper and lower cable exit sections, and other similar areas. Want to use other arc flash mitigation methods for your application, please click here to learn more.

For smaller applications with one or two arc flash protection zones, our AFR-3S is an excellent choice.

For switchgear with multiple arc flash monitoring zones, our AFR-4 is ideal.

For both simple and complex switchgear with over 12 arc flash zones, our AFR-M offers an ideal solution.

Arc Flash Relay Accessories - Arc Flash Sensors

Our arc flash protection relay supports up to 48 arc flash sensors to fit your arc flash detection relay requirements. The common arc flash detection sensor includes point sensors and fiber-optic line sensors. Besides, our arc flash Relays can be used with other sensors like bus temperature monitoring sensors (wireless), partial discharge sensors (TEV & AE & UHF), current sensors, and smoke sensors

SCM-OPUV UV light arc flash sensor

Detection angle: 0-240°
Photosensitive threshold: 1-10mw/cm²
Default trigger threshold: 5mw/ cm²

SCM-OPVL1 visible light arc flash sensor

Detection angle: 0-240°
Max.transmission distance: <30 m
Photosensitive threshold: 5-20KLUX.

FS-007 arc flash sensor

Detection angle: 0-240°
Photosensitive threshold: 1-10mw/cm²
Default trigger threshold: 5mw/ cm²

SCM-OPVL2 visible light arc flash sensor

Detection angle: 0-360°.
Photosensitive threshold: 5-20KLUX
Trigger threshold: 8KLUX

Arc Flash Relay Core Features

Blue Jay offers a cost-effective and OEM-focused solution for arc flash detection. Our arc flash relay is engineered to rapidly clear arc flashes, significantly reducing arc energy in different switchgears. Get our arc flash protection relay and enjoy the following features:

Reduced arc-flash hazard damage to Switchgear

High quality, Reliability, safety, and efficiency

Available in numerous types of arc fault protection

Quickly active circuit breaker failure protection

Self-monitoring all internal systems

Flexible Installation in new switchgear/MCC

Simply connecting & programming arc flash relay

Coordinated Protection via Modbus TCP/DNP3 LAN/WAN/Telnet/FTP/IEC 618509.

Indication LEDs: Power available LED, Device operates normally LED, Maintenance service LED, alarm action LED, DO trips LED, Communication status LED, etc.

Your One-Stop Source for Customized Arc Protection Relay

Blue Jay arc detection relay includes 3-12 Channel options. Our multi-channel arc flash relays are the most popular options for busbar protection and feeder protection. We also provide numerous types of arc detection devices. They are Arc flash detection relays using light sensors, Arc fault protection relays using current sensors, and Arc flash relays using both light and current sensors.

Need customized features such as channels, communication ports, or logos for your arc fault protection system? Blue Jay can provide a one-stop solution for customized arc flash protection project cases. With over 10 years of customized experience, we can customize your arc flash relay quickly, so you can have it in as little as one week. Contact us for an Instant Quote now!

Browse the arc flash protection system for switchgear that Blue Jay offers right here. If you need to know the selection factors of arc relays, read our guide on how to choose an arc flash detector.

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