Eaton EGR-5000-2A0HB1 Generator Protection Relay - 50/60 Hz

Part Number: EGR-5000-2A0HB1
Manufacturer
Eaton
Part number
EGR-5000-2A0HB1

Quick Summary

Eaton generator protection relay EGR-5000-2A0HB1 provides robust protection for generator sets by monitoring critical electrical parameters and executing protective actions when faults are detected. This helps engineers avoid costly downtime and nuisance trips during load changes or grid disturbances. While the device supports advanced interfaces such as 61850, M-Bus TCP, and DNP3 TCP/UDP over Ethernet, its compliance is listed as 'Contact Manufacturer,' so verify certifications like CE or IP with Eaton as part of your procurement. In practice, this translates to reliable generator protection with flexible communications and coordination capabilities, delivering measurable business value through improved reliability, faster fault isolation, and streamlined integration with modern control systems.

Product Information

Extended Description

EGR-5000-2A0HB1 Eaton: Eaton, generator relay, EGR-5000, Generator protection relay, 61850 or Mbus TCP or DNP3 TCP/UDP over Enet RJ45, 5A, 1A, 40-250 Vac, 19-300 Vdc, 16, 9,Generator, over Ethernet RJ-45,19-300Vdc, 40-250Vac, 50/60 Hz, Projection
Product Name
Eaton generator relay
Catalog Number
EGR-5000-2A0HB1
UPC
786679149676
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
Phase current
5A, 1A
Sensing inputs
Power Protection and Metering Voltage Protection and Metering Differential Protection Current 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: 16 digital inputs and 9 digital outputs enable complex protection schemes and interlocking logic, reducing external hardware needs and enabling precise fault isolation for generator sets in industrial facilities and data centers. This translates to improved protection coordination and lower maintenance costs when retrofitting legacy systems. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 61850, M-Bus TCP, and DNP3 TCP/UDP over Enet RJ45 provide seamless integration with substation and SCADA networks, shortening engineering cycles and enabling real-time monitoring of generator status across distributed sites. Ideal for utility-scale applications and multi-site operations seeking centralized visibility. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Wide power supply range 19-300 Vdc and 40-250 Vac, plus 50/60 Hz operation, simplifies installation across mixed plant electrical environments and reduces stock of different converters. This supports retrofits and new builds in factories, data centers, and remote facilities where supply conditions vary. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Conformal coated circuit boards and removable terminals boost reliability and ease of maintenance in harsh industrial environments, minimizing downtime and simplifying field servicing. Recommended for outdoor substations, manufacturing floors with high dust exposure, and harsh marine or desert installations. Feature → Business Impact → Application: I/O options including IRIG-B, Trip Coil Monitor, URTD Interface enable advanced protection coordination and remote monitoring, reducing mis-coordination and improving fault clearance times in pilot plants and large automation projects. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Zone selective interlocking (1) limits outage extent by coordinating tripping within feeders, delivering faster restoration and reduced system stress in utility or large industrial networks. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Projection mounting and removable terminals simplify retrofits and new installations, cutting project timelines and enhancing serviceability in OEM upgrades and panel-building environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Generous protection capabilities across voltage, current, and differential channels (Power Protection and Metering; Voltage Protection and Metering; Differential Protection; Current Protection and Metering) provide a comprehensive safety net for generators in critical operations such as data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing lines.

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FAQs

Plan for projection mounting with removable terminals to streamline wiring, then connect the 16 digital inputs and 9 outputs to your generator and plant controllers. Verify the 19-300 Vdc / 40-250 Vac power supply range and 50/60 Hz compatibility, and confirm network interfaces for IEC 61850 or DNP3 integration.
It supports voltage protection and metering, current protection and metering, differential protection, and zone selective interlocking. This combination enables precise fault detection and selective tripping, reducing false trips and improving stability during disturbances.
Yes. The device supports IEC 61850 as well as DNP3 TCP/UDP over Ethernet, and M-Bus TCP, allowing seamless integration with modern substation and SCADA architectures for centralized monitoring and control of generator protection.
Eaton provides brochures and a specification sheet for the EGR-5000-2A0HB1. Access the E-series protective relays brochure and the Eaton specification sheet to guide installation, wiring, and configuration of protective functions and communications interfaces.
Warranty follows Eaton Selling Policy 25-000, offering one year from installation or eighteen months from shipment, whichever occurs first. For field support, confirm regional terms with Eaton and review the included documentation for maintenance routines and spare part compatibility.