Eaton EGR-5000-2A0CB1 Generator protection relay - 50/60 Hz
Part Number: EGR-5000-2A0CB1
Quick Summary
Eaton generator relay is a versatile protection device for generator systems. Engineers often struggle with reliable protection logic, remote monitoring, and field-maintenance in demanding environments. This model supports 50/60 Hz operation and wide power-supply ranges, with Modbus over Ethernet for modern control rooms. Compliance is listed as “Contact Manufacturer,” so verify CE/SIL/IP certifications with Eaton to ensure your specific regulatory needs. In practice, the device helps reduce downtime, streamlines fault diagnosis, and enables scalable protection across multi-generator facilities, while its rugged construction and flexible I/O support long-term total-cost-of-ownership advantages for industrial plants.
Product Information
Extended Description
EGR-5000-2A0CB1 Eaton: Eaton, generator relay, EGR-5000, Generator protection relay,5A, 1A, 40-250 Vac, 19-300 Vdc, 16, 9, Removable, Generator, over Ethernet RJ-45,19-300Vdc, 40-250Vac, 50/60 Hz, Projection, Trip Coil Monitor
Product Name
Eaton generator relay
Catalog Number
EGR-5000-2A0CB1
UPC
786679153642
Product Length/Depth
8.06 in
Product Height
8.7 in
Product Width
9.72 in
Product Weight
9.259 lb
Warranty
Eaton Selling Policy 25-000, one (1) year from the date of installation of the Product or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment of the Product, whichever occurs first.
Compliances
Contact Manufacturer
Application
Generator
Type
Generator relay
Product Category
Generator protection relay
Analog inputs
0
Analog outputs
0
Base relay
EGR-5000
Conformal coating
Conformal Coated Circuit Boards
Current sensing inputs
2
Digital inputs
16
Digital outputs
9
I/O options
IRIG-B Trip Coil Monitor URTD Interface
Modbus / DNP3 RTU
over Ethernet RJ-45
Phase current
5A, 1A
Sensing inputs
Current Protection and Metering Voltage Protection and Metering Differential Protection Power Protection and Metering
Zone selective interlocking
1
Number of inputs
16
Number of outputs
9
Power supply range
19-300Vdc, 40-250Vac
Power consumption
40-250 Vac, 19-300 Vdc
Frequency rating
50/60 Hz
Mounting method
Projection
Terminals
Removable
Voltage sensing inputs
1
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The EGR-5000-2A0CB1 offers 16 digital inputs and 9 digital outputs, enabling comprehensive real-time protection logic and fast fault isolation across large generator banks, which translates to improved uptime and simplified control room integration for power plants. This high I/O density supports complex protection schemes and event logging, reducing debugging time during maintenance windows and enabling precise trip coordination in data centers and manufacturing facilities. Feature → Application: Current sensing inputs (2) and phase current options (5A, 1A) deliver accurate, fast protection decisions for both standby and prime generator configurations, decreasing nuisance trips and extending asset life in critical infrastructure applications. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Modbus/DNP3 RTU over Ethernet RJ-45 plus IRIG-B Trip Coil Monitor provide modern, secure remote management and time-synchronized reporting for modern SCADA systems, improving asset visibility in oil & gas, utilities, and large industrial campuses. Feature → Compatibility & Installation: Removable terminals and projection mounting simplify on-site wiring and future upgrades, reducing installation time by hours and lowering the total cost of ownership for OEMs and integrators in turnkey generator projects. Feature → Compliance & Durability: Conformal coated circuit boards and wide voltage/frequency ranges ensure reliable operation in humid, dusty, or temperature-variant environments, protecting investment in harsh industrial environments and enabling longer service intervals. Feature → Objection Handling: If field testing reveals unexpected trips, the 16/9 IO configuration supports retuning and reprogramming without hardware changes, addressing common concerns about inflexibility in legacy systems. Feature → Industry Insight: This relay aligns with common industry practice for generator protection and monitoring, offering networked diagnostics and zoned interlocking to support sophisticated protection schemes in large-scale facilities.
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FAQs
The unit provides 16 digital inputs and 9 digital outputs, along with 2 current sensing inputs. This configuration supports comprehensive protection logic, fault signaling, metering interfaces, and seamless integration with existing PLC/SCADA systems, enabling precise coordination of protection schemes for generator banks in industrial facilities.
Connection is via Ethernet RJ-45 supporting Modbus RTU/UDP and DNP3 RTU, which allows remote monitoring, event logging, and control from your SCADA environment. The device also features IRIG-B Trip Coil Monitor for synchronized protection timing, improving the reliability of coordinated trips in multi-generator setups.
The relay supports 19-300 Vdc or 40-250 Vac power and uses projection mounting with removable terminals. This combination simplifies installation in compact control cabinets and enables straightforward field upgrades or maintenance while maintaining secure, vibration-resistant connections in rugged environments.
The product is backed by Eaton’s warranty policy 25-000, offering one year from install or eighteen months from shipment, whichever comes first. For certification and regulatory documentation, confirm CE/SIL/IP statuses with Eaton since the data field shows compliance as 'Contact Manufacturer.'
Yes. The relay is specified for 50/60 Hz operation and supports a broad voltage range (19-300 Vdc, 40-250 Vac). It’s designed for generator protection in diverse industrial settings, including standby and prime power applications, with remote monitoring capabilities via Ethernet-based communication.