Eaton EGR-5000-2A1EA0 Generator Protection Relay - 50/60 Hz
Part Number: EGR-5000-2A1EA0
Quick Summary
The Eaton generator relay EGR-5000-2A1EA0 provides robust protection for industrial power systems. Engineers often struggle with coordinating protection schemes and avoiding nuisance trips during faults. Compliance details are not listed in the dataset; confirm CE, SIL, and IP approvals with Eaton to ensure regulatory alignment. By leveraging 16 digital inputs, 9 outputs, a wide power range (19-300 VDC / 40-250 VAC), and Profibus-DP over D-Sub/RS-485, this relay supports scalable protection, simplified commissioning, and reduced maintenance costs for generator-based plants. This combination delivers reliable generator protection for critical loads, with fast fault isolation and improved system availability.
Product Information
Extended Description
EGR-5000-2A1EA0 Eaton: Eaton, generator relay, EGR-5000, Generator protection relay, Profibus-DP over D-SUB / RS485, 5A, 1A, 40-250 Vac, 19-300 Vdc, 16, 9,Generator, over D-Sub / RS-485, 19-300Vdc, 40-250Vac, 50/60 Hz ,Trip Coil Monitor,Sensitive Ground Input,
Product Name
Eaton generator relay
Catalog Number
EGR-5000-2A1EA0
UPC
786679150498
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
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Application
Generator
Type
Generator relay
Product Category
Generator protection relay
Analog inputs
0
Analog outputs
0
Base relay
EGR-5000
Conformal coating
None
Current sensing inputs
2
Digital inputs
16
Digital outputs
9
I/O options
IRIG-B Trip Coil Monitor URTD Interface Sensitive Ground Input
Phase current
5A, 1A
PROFIBUS-DP
over D-Sub / RS-485
Sensing inputs
Differential Protection Power Protection and Metering Current Protection and Metering Voltage 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
Semi-flush
Terminals
Removable
Voltage sensing inputs
1
Feature → The EGR-5000-2A1EA0 offers 16 digital inputs, 9 outputs, and 2 current sensing inputs, enabling comprehensive protection across differential, power, and meter-based schemes. Business Impact → Enables sophisticated protection logic and precise fault signaling, reducing nuisance trips and MTTR. Application → Ideal for generator protection in industrial environments, data centers, and manufacturing facilities. Feature → PROFIBUS-DP over D-Sub / RS-485 enables seamless PLC/HMI integration and remote signaling. Business Impact → Shortens commissioning time and improves control coherence across automation networks. Application → Suitable for plant-wide generator control rooms and remote monitoring setups. Feature → Wide power supply range covers 19-300 VDC and 40-250 VAC, with 50/60 Hz operation. Business Impact → Single device accommodates mixed DC/AC generator architectures, reducing wiring complexity and spare parts. Application → Works well in facilities with diverse power sources and backup generators. Feature → I/O options including IRIG-B, Trip Coil Monitor, URTD Interface, and Sensitive Ground Input, plus Zone Selective Interlocking. Business Impact → Enhances trip accuracy, synchronization, and protection coordination while simplifying field wiring. Application → Critical generation plants needing precise interlock and monitoring capabilities. Feature → Semi-flush mounting with removable terminals and a robust enclosure, backed by Eaton’s warranty. Business Impact → Eases installation, simplifies maintenance, and lowers lifecycle costs. Application → Ideal for retrofits and new builds where serviceability matters.
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FAQs
The EGR-5000-2A1EA0 is a generator protection relay designed to protect generator sets in industrial environments. It supports differential, power, current, and voltage protection schemes, providing reliable fault signaling, trip coordination, and metering capabilities for varied generator architectures.
The unit features 16 digital inputs and 9 digital outputs, plus 2 current sensing inputs. These inputs support a broad protection matrix, enabling detailed status signaling and precise control for generator protection and metering tasks.
The EGR-5000-2A1EA0 supports PROFIBUS-DP over D-Sub and RS-485, allowing straightforward integration with PLCs and HMI panels. This enables centralized monitoring, remote signaling, and coordinated protection across automation networks.
The relay accepts a broad power range of 19-300 VDC and 40-250 VAC with a frequency rating of 50/60 Hz, reducing the need for multiple power sources and simplifying installation in mixed DC/AC generator environments.
Yes, it includes Zone Selective Interlocking (1) and offers removable terminals with semi-flush mounting, which simplifies wiring, enhances maintenance accessibility, and supports fast commissioning in busy industrial environments.