ALSTOM MVAJ105RA0802A Protection Relay – MiCOM Series

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

ALSTOM MVAJ105RA0802A Protection Relay: Supply Continuity Strategy for a Discontinued Critical Component

The ALSTOM MVAJ105RA0802A is a numerical protection relay from the legacy MiCOM series, widely deployed in power distribution substations, industrial switchgear panels, and utility grid protection systems across oil & gas, steel & metallurgy, and heavy manufacturing sectors. As ALSTOM's grid automation portfolio has been absorbed into GE Grid Solutions and subsequently Hitachi Energy, OEM production of this specific model has been discontinued — making secondary market sourcing the only viable procurement path for maintenance and capital replacement projects.

Procurement Specifications

Replacement vs. Retrofit Decision: If your installed base includes multiple MVAJ105RA0802A units, a like-for-like replacement is almost always more cost-effective than a relay retrofit project, which requires new protection settings studies, panel modifications, and commissioning costs. We can advise on compatible modern equivalents (GE/Multilin, SEL, Schneider) if a full retrofit is being evaluated — but the economics rarely favor retrofit for single-unit failures.

Every ALSTOM MVAJ105RA0802A unit supplied by DriveKNMS undergoes a documented inspection process prior to shipment:

• Visual and functional pre-shipment inspection with photographic records provided upon request
• RFQ terms review: Commercial terms are confirmed during RFQ review based on model, condition, documentation, quantity and destination.
• Legitimate export documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin — fully compliant with international trade regulations and customs requirements in the EU, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Americas
• Multi-currency payment support: USD, EUR, CNY, HKD — wire transfer (T/T), and other terms available for qualified buyers
• Project RFQ support: Multi-unit and mixed-model requirements can be reviewed as one RFQ with sourcing options confirmed before quotation.
• Dangerous goods & ESD compliance: electronic components are packed to IEC 61340 anti-static standards

Sourcing discontinued industrial components from the secondary market carries real risks: counterfeit parts, misrepresented condition, inadequate documentation, and suppliers who disappear after payment. DriveKNMS is structured specifically to eliminate these risks for B2B buyers:

Q: How are commercial terms confirmed?
A: Commercial terms are confirmed during RFQ review based on model, quantity, destination, documentation and sourcing route.

Q: How are RFQ terms confirmed?
A: Quantity, required condition, documentation needs, destination and sourcing route are confirmed during RFQ review before quotation.

Q: Can you source specific hardware revisions or firmware versions?
A: We will make every effort to match your exact revision requirement. Please provide your nameplate data or existing unit photographs when submitting your RFQ so we can verify compatibility before committing to supply.

Q: Can you provide a modern equivalent recommendation?
A: Yes. If you are evaluating a relay retrofit rather than a like-for-like replacement, our technical team can recommend compatible modern equivalents from GE Grid Solutions, Schneider Electric, or SEL, along with a high-level compatibility assessment.