Why Choose the Lovato PMA50A240 Pump Protection Relay?
The Lovato PMA50A240 is a multifunction pump protection and current monitoring relay designed to protect single-phase and three-phase pump motors against abnormal operating conditions. As part of the dependable Lovato Electric PMA50 monitoring relay series, it combines maximum AC current monitoring with minimum power factor supervision to detect overloads, underload conditions and dry-running pumps.
The relay operates from a 220–240 V AC auxiliary supply and provides selectable 5 A or 16 A current measurement ranges. Motors drawing higher currents can be monitored through a suitable current transformer, giving panel builders and automation engineers flexibility across a wide range of pump sizes and installations.
In addition to overcurrent and dry-running protection, the PMA50A240 monitors phase loss and incorrect phase sequence in three-phase systems. Adjustable current, power factor and timing controls allow the relay to be configured around the characteristics of the connected pump, providing reliable protection without placing valuable equipment in the salt.
Key Advantages
- Dedicated pump protection relay for single-phase and three-phase systems.
- Detects maximum AC current to protect against overload conditions.
- Monitors minimum power factor to detect pump dry running and underload.
- Provides phase loss and incorrect phase sequence protection.
- Selectable 5 A or 16 A current ranges.
- Adjustable thresholds and timing functions for precise application control.
- Compact DIN rail mounting for control panels and pump control systems.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric PMA50 series.
- Maximum AC current monitoring.
- Minimum cosφ monitoring for dry-running protection.
- Phase loss detection.
- Incorrect phase sequence detection.
- 5 A or 16 A selectable current measurement range.
- 220–240 V AC auxiliary supply.
- Adjustable overcurrent threshold.
- Adjustable minimum power factor threshold.
- Adjustable start-up inhibition and trip delay.
- 1 changeover relay output.
- LED indication for supply, inhibition and trip conditions.
- Screw terminal connections.
- DIN rail mounting.
Comprehensive Protection for Pump Motors
A pump motor can continue drawing current even when the pump is running dry, making conventional overcurrent protection alone insufficient. The Lovato PMA50A240 also monitors the motor power factor, allowing it to identify low-load conditions associated with dry running, loss of prime or insufficient fluid flow.
When an abnormal condition remains present beyond the selected delay, the relay de-energises its output contact. This can stop the pump, activate an alarm or transmit a fault signal to a PLC or building management system, helping prevent seal damage, overheating and premature pump failure.
Typical Applications
- Borehole and submersible pumps.
- Water supply and booster pump systems.
- Irrigation and agricultural pumping equipment.
- Wastewater and drainage pumps.
- Industrial process pumps.
- Cooling and circulation systems.
- Pump control panels and automation systems.
- Single-phase and three-phase motor protection.
