Hi GVP,
regarding the RI characteristic, I quote the following from the manual for the ABB SPAJ140 combined overcurrent and earth-fault relay:
The RI-type characteristic is a special characteristic used mainly for time grading with existing mechanical relays. The characteristic is based on the following mathematical expression:
t = k / (0.339 - 0.236 x I> /I) where
t = operating time in seconds
k = time multiplier
I = phase current
I> = set starting current
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