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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RCCB with automatic reclosing device

REC 3    REC 3C

(M98252001-03-18A)

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL RCCB with automatic reclosing device REC 3 REC 3C M98252001 03 18A...

Page 2: ...2 Instruction Manual REC 3 REC 3C...

Page 3: ...Follow all installation and maintenance instructions throughout the unit s working life Pay special attention to the installation stan dards of the National Electrical Code Refer to the instruction ma...

Page 4: ...4 POLES AND REC 3C 4 POLES 15 3 5 OUTPUTS REC 3C 2 POLES AND REC 3C 4 POLES 16 4 START UP 17 4 1 AUTOMATIC MODE 17 4 2 MANUAL MODE 17 5 OPERATION 18 5 1 MANUAL 18 5 2 AUTOMATIC 18 5 2 1 RECLOSING DEVI...

Page 5: ...2 16 M98252001 03 16A Changes in the following sections 2 3 5 5 2 5 2 1 7 05 18 M98252001 03 18A Changes in the following sections 2 3 5 5 2 1 5 2 2 10 Note The images of the devices are solely for th...

Page 6: ...s earth leakage current There are 4 models REC 3C 2 poles for single phase installations controlled by a 2 pole RCCB With 2 outputs to indicate the RCCB status and that reclosing sequence has finished...

Page 7: ...C3 4P 40 300T 4 40 A 300 mA Time 3 P26233 REC3 4P 63 300T 4 63 A 300 mA Time 3 Table 3 relationship models REC 3C Model Description Nr of poles Rated current Sensitivity Reclosing method Nr reclosures...

Page 8: ...igure 1 2 LEDs that indicate the status of the REC 3C Protection cover for the reclosing system Mode selection switch to select between Manual and Automatic operating mode and physically lock the recl...

Page 9: ...vice features Figure 2 2 LEDs that indicate the status of the REC 3C Protection cover for the reclosing system Mode selection switch to select between Manual and Automatic operating mode and to physic...

Page 10: ...device features Figure 3 2 LEDs that indicate the status of the REC 3 Protection cover for the reclosing system Mode selection switch to select between Manual and Automatic operating mode and to phys...

Page 11: ...The device features Figure 4 2 LEDs that indicate the status of the REC 3 Protection cover for the reclosing system Mode selection switch to select between Manual and Automatic operating mode and to p...

Page 12: ...ing from the use of non original products or accessories or those made by other manufacturers If you detect any operational faults in the unit or in its protection system remove the unit from service...

Page 13: ...ng the screws on the power supply and output ter minals Once the screws have been tightened remove the cover to verify correct connection Press on the fixing windows with a flat head screwdriver to re...

Page 14: ...d in reverse order 25 F N LOAD AUTO POWER 230V 50Hz 5VA REC EN 50557 REC3 ON OFF Figure 7 Connection diagram for REC 3 2 poles and REC 3C 2 poles Note Cross section of the cable 16 25mm2 Terminals ope...

Page 15: ...ee phases L1 L2 and L3 or three phase installations with neutral L1 L2 L3 and N the supply cables are connected up top and the cables from the protected loads are connected below If they are wired in...

Page 16: ...ole changeover contacts on the REC 3C 2 poles and REC 3C 4 poles 5 4 3 2 1 230 V 0 13 A 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 9 Connection of pole changeover contacts for the REC 3C 2 poles and REC 3C 4 poles Pole changeo...

Page 17: ...CB cover 5 Put the mode selector switch in Automatic Mode ON Note The switch has an M2 hole where you can attach a seal or a padlock to block access to the RCCB and any other attempts at manual reclos...

Page 18: ...osition to disable the unit s automatic reclosing device Figure 11 The RCCB must be reclosed manually The AUTO and REC LEDs are off Figure 11 REC3 in manual mode with mode selector switch at OFF 5 2 A...

Page 19: ...current If there is none it begins to reclose The REC 3 attempts a maximum of 3 measurements to check the leakage current following this the unit stays locked and does not automatically reclose If th...

Page 20: ...5 5 2 3 RESTARTING THE RECLOSING SYSTEM METER There are two ways to restart the internal reclosing system meter Manually by moving the mode selector switch from ON to OFF position and back to ON Autom...

Page 21: ...atic OFF Reclosing sequence initiated Monitoring the leakage current Power on Power on Automatic OFF The maximum number of reclosures has been reached The installation is in permanent failure mode Fas...

Page 22: ...ently Test sequence Figure 13 1 Press the TEST key 2 Check that the RCCB jumps to OFF position TEST O O OFF Figure 13 RCCB Test Sequence In the event of a Test sequence failure contact the after sales...

Page 23: ...acity Im 500 A Working frequency 50 60 HZ Measurement circuit The leakage current will be supervised by measuring the resistance downstream of the RCCB Sensitivity Rd and Rd0 RCCB response 30 mA Rd 15...

Page 24: ...3C 2 poles B Dimensions of the REC 3 4 poles and REC 3C 4 poles 115 108 86 6 44 82 45 35 5 76 Figure 15 Dimensions REC 3 4 poles and REC 3C 4 poles Standard Residual current operated circuit breakers...

Page 25: ...cal code or that surpasses the limits indicated in the technical and environmental features of this manual CIRCUTOR accepts no liability due to the possible damage to the unit or other parts of the in...

Page 26: ...10 CE CERTIFICATE 26 Instruction Manual REC 3 REC 3C...

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