Eaton EGR-5000-2B0DB1 Generator Relay - Profibus-DP over Fiber
Part Number: EGR-5000-2B0DB1
Quick Summary
The Eaton generator relay EGR-5000-2B0DB1 protects generators, enabling reliable start-up and fault isolation in industrial plants. Engineers often struggle with coordinating protection logic across multiple inputs, leading to unintended outages and complex wiring. Compliances are defined by the manufacturer; confirm CE, SIL, and IP ratings with Eaton for your region and application. Warranty is 1 year from installation or 18 months from shipment, whichever occurs first. By combining Profibus-DP communications, a broad supply range, and advanced protection logic, this relay supports streamlined protection schemes, easier maintenance, and better uptime for critical power systems.
Product Information
Extended Description
EGR-5000-2B0DB1 Eaton: Eaton, generator relay, EGR-5000, Generator protection relay, Profibus-DP , 5A, 1A, 40-250 Vac, 19-300 Vdc, 8, 9, Removable, Generator, 19-300Vdc, 40-250Vac, 50/60 Hz, Projection, Trip Coil Monitor
Product Name
Eaton generator relay
Catalog Number
EGR-5000-2B0DB1
UPC
786679153697
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
2
Analog outputs
2
Base relay
EGR-5000
Conformal coating
Conformal Coated Circuit Boards
Current sensing inputs
2
Digital inputs
8
Digital outputs
9
I/O options
Trip Coil Monitor URTD Interface IRIG-B
Phase current
5A, 1A
PROFIBUS-DP
over fiber optic ST
Sensing inputs
Voltage Protection and Metering Power Protection and Metering Differential Protection Current Protection and Metering
Zone selective interlocking
1
Number of inputs
8
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
The EGR-5000-2B0DB1 features a comprehensive protection toolkit that translates into tangible business value. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 1) Integrated analog and digital I/O (2 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs, 2 analog outputs, 9 total outputs) enables precise fault detection and coordinated tripping, reducing nuisance trips and improving system reliability on generator sets in manufacturing or utility-scale facilities. 2) Wide power-supply range (19–300 Vdc, 40–250 Vac) supports diverse plant electrical architectures, simplifying panel design and stocking — ideal for retrofit projects or multi-volt fleets. 3) Protection versatility (voltage, current, differential, and metering inputs) delivers holistic monitoring, enabling you to meet performance specs for power protection and metering while limiting false alarms. 4) I/O options including Trip Coil Monitor, URTD Interface, and IRIG-B provide flexible integration with existing control networks, minimizing rework and speeding commissioning. 5) Profibus-DP over fiber optic ST ensures robust, interference-free communication between the relay and supervisory systems, improving data integrity in harsh environments. 6) Removable terminals and projection mounting reduce maintenance time and facilitate quick field upgrades, lowering total cost of ownership. 7) Conformal coated circuit boards improve reliability in challenging environments, extending mean time between failures (MTBF). 8) Zone selective interlocking (ZSI) support helps isolate faults faster, reducing fault impact and improving coordination with upstream protective devices. 9) Local and remote protection logic reduces overall panel complexity, enabling more scalable protection strategies for evolving electrical networks. 10) 50/60 Hz compatibility aligns with global industrial standards, ensuring consistent performance across international sites. Long-tail keywords addressed naturally include generator protection relay, Profibus-DP protection, voltage protection and metering, differential protection, zone selective interlocking, and URTD/IRIG-B interfaces. The result is improved protection accuracy, lower maintenance costs, and faster project timelines.
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FAQs
Yes. With removable terminals and projection mounting, the EGR-5000-2B0DB1 is designed to retrofit common generator protection panels. Its wide 19–300 Vdc / 40–250 Vac supply range allows integration with mixed voltage environments, reducing the need for extensive rewiring.
Key specs include two analog inputs and two analog outputs, eight digital inputs, nine digital/relay outputs, voltage sensing inputs, and operation at 50/60 Hz. The device supports 5A and 1A current sensing, with robust protection across 19–300 Vdc and 40–250 Vac networks.
Applications requiring centralized monitoring and time-synchronized control benefit most, such as large industrial plants, data centers, and critical turnkey generators. URTD/IRIG-B enable precise time stamping, while Profibus-DP over fiber provides reliable, high-speed communication to SCADA or PMMs in noisy environments.
Compliance details are defined by the manufacturer. Contact Eaton to confirm CE, SIL, and IP ratings for your region and installation. The product data indicates manufacturer-defined compliances, so verification with Eaton is recommended for regulatory readiness.
The warranty is one year from installation or eighteen months from shipment, whichever comes first. This, combined with modular terminals and conformal coating, reduces maintenance downtime and service costs while protecting uptime for mission-critical generator systems.