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Grundlagen der Niederspannungsschalt-

technik (Fundamentals of Low-Voltage

Switchgear and Controlgear),

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Hartmut Kiank, Wolfgang Fruth: Pla-

nungsleitfaden für Energieverteilungsan-

lagen (Planning Guide for Power

Distribution Plants),

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Schalten, Schützen, Verteilen in Nieder-

spannungsnetzen (Switching, Protection

and Distribution in Low-Voltage Net-

works), substantially extended and

revised edition 1997

ISBN 3-89578-041-3

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Siemens: Residual Current Protective

Devices, Low-Voltage Circuit Protection

Technology Primer Siemens AG ©

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Page 3: ...____________ ___________________ ___________________ SENTRON Protection devices 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Introduction 1 Description 2 Applications 3 Accessories 4 Service and maintenance 5 Technical specifications 6 Appendix A ESD guidelines B List of abbreviations C Conversion tables D ...

Page 4: ...be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation in particular its warning notices and safety instructions Qualified personnel are those who based on their training and experience are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products systems Proper use of Siemens products Note the following WARNIN...

Page 5: ...2 2 2 Ergonomic design of circuit breakers handles and control elements 34 2 2 3 Wide range of accessories 37 2 2 4 Connection technology 39 2 3 Technical details 41 2 3 1 Circuit breaker identification 42 2 3 2 Operation 46 2 3 3 Design and components 3VA1 47 2 3 4 Design and components 3VA2 48 2 3 5 Current limitation 49 2 3 6 Breaking capacity 51 2 3 7 Infeed 52 2 4 Selectivity 53 2 5 Standards...

Page 6: ...it breakers 144 3 3 1 3VA molded case circuit breakers for starter protection 145 3 3 2 3VA molded case circuit breakers for motor protection 148 3 3 2 1 3VA2 motor protection circuit breaker up to 500 A tested according to IEC EN 60947 4 1 149 3 3 2 2 3VA2 motor protection breaker as tested motor protection combination 3VA2 with 3RT 150 3 3 2 3 Protection functions of 3VA2 molded case circuit bre...

Page 7: ... Rear busbar and cable lug connections 239 4 3 3 Further connection accessories 246 4 3 3 1 Insulating measures 246 4 3 3 2 Auxiliary conductor terminal 269 4 4 Plug in and draw out technology 272 4 4 1 Introduction 272 4 4 2 Overview of variants products 275 4 4 3 General information 276 4 4 4 Information about installation built on and built in components 277 4 4 5 Plug in technology 278 4 4 5 1...

Page 8: ... Front interlocking 369 4 7 3 1 Cylinder locks for implementing interlocks between multiple 3VA molded case circuit breakers 369 4 7 3 2 Sliding bar with Bowden cable Modules for sliding bar with Bowden cable 374 4 7 3 3 Sliding bar 377 4 7 4 Rear interlock 379 4 8 Residual current devices 386 4 8 1 Portfolio 386 4 8 1 1 Possible combinations of residual current devices and 3VA circuit breakers 39...

Page 9: ...ransformer 525 4 12 2 External current transformer for front busbar connector up to 630 A 526 4 12 3 External current transformer as straight through transformer up to 1250 A 527 4 13 Escutcheon 528 4 13 1 Product description 528 4 13 2 Labeling plate 530 4 14 DIN rail adapter 531 4 14 1 Introduction 531 4 14 2 Information about installation assembly and attachment 532 5 Service and maintenance 53...

Page 10: ...circuit breakers 625 6 3 2 Power losses of 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers 627 6 4 Derating and temperature compensation 628 6 4 1 Derating of 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers 628 6 4 2 Temperature compensation for thermal magnetic trip units TM210 TM220 and TM240 632 6 4 3 Additional correction factors with frequencies other than 50 60 Hz for 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers 637 6 4 4 Correct...

Page 11: ...ection The overload and short circuit releases are designed for the protection of wiring and non motor loads For generator protection For the protection of three phase squirrel cage motors For the protection of starter combinations comprising molded case circuit breaker contactor and overload relay In this case the 3VA molded case circuit breaker provides the short circuit protection and the disco...

Page 12: ...on in the following documents Table 1 1 Reference documents Title Article number Link Catalog chapter Molded case circuit breakers chapter 2 of LV 10 3VA molded case circuit breaker catalog https support industry siemens com cs ww en view 109750637 Manual 3VA27 molded case circuit breakers and 3WL10 air circuit breakers DE 3ZW1012 0WL10 0AB1 3VA27 molded case circuit breakers manual https support ...

Page 13: ...SE Remote Control Software Manual DE A5E02469028 01 ATSE Remote Control Software Manual http support automation siemens com WW view de 41909978 EN ATSE Modbus Communication Protocol DE A5E02469001 01 ATSE Modbus Communication Protocol http support automation siemens com WW view de 40761679 EN Grundlagen der Niederspannungsschalt technik Fundamentals of Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Siemen...

Page 14: ...Introduction 1 2 Product specific information 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 12 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 15: ...d case circuit breakers in the 3VA portfolio and describes the potential areas of application for different circuit breaker models The topics discussed in this chapter are listed below Applications and possible uses Portfolio Possible configurations Detailed information about applications and possible uses Technical specifications Molded case circuit breakers and accessories in the system ...

Page 16: ...ssible uses The two tables below show examples of possible uses and applications for 3VA molded case circuit breakers Possible uses The 3VA molded case circuit breakers can be used in various areas where they perform different protection tasks The following table sorted according to breaking capacity shows the areas in which 3VA molded case circuit breakers are used ...

Page 17: ...177010 03 15 Functions and applications 3VA molded case circuit breakers are used for various functions as shown in the table below Molded case circuit breakers are primarily designed for the following applications Subdistribution systems Industrial distribution systems Final distribution systems On site isolation Use in machines ...

Page 18: ...elve frame sizes The 1600 A frame size of the 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker and the 400 A and 630 A of the 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker are new The 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers are available in 1 to 4 pole versions 3VA1 160 A or in 3 and 4 pole versions 3VA1 100 A to 630 A The 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers are available in 3 and 4 pole versions The circuit breakers are suitable for...

Page 19: ...nal accessories with diverse functions Uniform accessories platform across all 3VA molded case circuit breakers Compact dimensions Thanks to a mounting depth of 70 mm and a cover size of 45 mm the 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers of sizes 100 A 160 A and 250 A are optimized for installation in distribution boards where they are used for protecting cables and lines A wide range of accessories is a...

Page 20: ...ip units Communication capability ETUs 5 series and ETUs 8 series Integrated metering function ETUs 8 series AC applications No derating up to 50 C Modular and easy to fit internal accessories with diverse functions Uniform accessories platform across all 3VA molded case circuit breakers up to 1000 A Electronic Trip Units ETU with different setting values Compact dimensions with expanded functiona...

Page 21: ...gy measurement In addition finer adjustment of ground fault current monitoring is possible The electronic trip units ETUs provide the following protection functions Overload protection L L Long time delay Adjustable in steps from 40 to 100 of the rated operational current of the molded case circuit breaker Short time delayed short circuit protection S S Short time delay for time selective response...

Page 22: ...Description 2 1 Overview applications and portfolio 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 20 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 2 1 3 Application examples ...

Page 23: ...Description 2 1 Overview applications and portfolio 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 21 ...

Page 24: ...scription 2 1 Overview applications and portfolio 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 22 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 2 1 4 Detailed information about applications and possible uses ...

Page 25: ...Description 2 1 Overview applications and portfolio 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 23 See also Applications Page 109 ...

Page 26: ...IEC certificate 24 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 2 1 5 Technical specifications 1 A side plate must be installed see chapter Insulating measures Page 246 if the installation conditions on the right hand side are such that the device is not finger safe 2 In 125 A 160 A Icu Ics 36 kA 36 kA ...

Page 27: ...Description 2 1 Overview applications and portfolio 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 25 a A On request ...

Page 28: ...Description 2 1 Overview applications and portfolio 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 26 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 29: ...ns and portfolio 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 27 a A On request 1 Utilization category B only for 400 A and 500 A and ETUs 5 series 8 series 2 In 400 500 A and In 630 A Ics 65 kA ...

Page 30: ...ories in the system The 3VA molded case circuit breakers come with a large portfolio of internal and external accessories that can be installed flexibly in any size of circuit breaker depending on the type of accessory The table below indicates which accessories are compatible with particular molded case circuit breakers and which sizes of breakers are compatible with the same accessory ...

Page 31: ...Description 2 1 Overview applications and portfolio 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 29 Overview of accessories in the system ...

Page 32: ...ntrol elements Broad range of accessories Connection options Integrated system The 3VA molded case circuit breakers set new standards not only in terms of their technical features and functional scope but also in terms of their design The 3VA range provides an integrated system with regard to operation functionality and installation This principle is embodied in the basic units and in all internal...

Page 33: ...ed rotary operator Side wall mounted rotary operator Motor operator When the 3VA molded case circuit breaker is in the OFF position it reliably disconnects all current paths of the circuit in accordance with IEC 60947 2 and IEC 60204 1 VDE 0113 In the event of overvoltage between input and output the reduced clearances prevent leakage currents at the surface and ensure that the dielectric strength...

Page 34: ...ilable in the following installation variants Fixed mounted Plug in technology Draw out technology All variants offer the full range of functions e g they can be equipped with every kind of accessory In addition the last two variants are designed to allow speedy molded case circuit breaker replacement for maintenance purposes or visual indication of the electrical isolation in the main circuit ...

Page 35: ...ee switching positions CONNECT The molded case circuit breaker is connected to the main circuit The auxiliary circuits are also closed TEST In the TEST position the main contacts of the molded case circuit breaker are not connected to the main circuit but only to the auxiliary circuit This allows the functionality of the auxiliary circuit and all of its components auxiliary switches auxiliary rele...

Page 36: ...nt Motor operators are available as accessories for remote control of the circuit breakers 2 2 2 Ergonomic design of circuit breakers handles and control elements Ergonomic handle With its wide surface area the ergonomic handle is designed to assist manual operation of the circuit breaker The white strip around the edge of the handle makes it easy to identify in conditions of poor visibility The a...

Page 37: ...of these positions depending on the status of the molded case circuit breaker The switching positions are color coded so that you can identify the status of the circuit breaker at a glance Active illumination You can retrofit an active illumination kit for handling manual rotary operators The illuminated indicator in the rotary handle signals the relevant switching position in the colors red yello...

Page 38: ...te 36 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Color coded control elements The control elements on the thermal magnetic and electronic trip units are color coded The color of each control element indicates that it performs a specific function helping you to make the required settings quickly ...

Page 39: ...rm and auxiliary switches auxiliary releases etc all belong to one family and can be installed on any size of circuit breaker up to 1000 A in the 3VA1 and 3VA2 ranges The accessories are designed for quick and easy installation The components are coded by color and design to ensure that they are always installed at the correct position in the circuit breaker Color coding of accessories ...

Page 40: ...dividual accessories The cylinder lock and communication accessories included with the internal accessories in the picture above are explained in chapters Locking and interlocking Page 360 and Communication and system integration Page 484 Fast assembly of motor operators The motor operators have been designed for quick and easy assembly and disassembly The internal accessories are therefore easily...

Page 41: ...ls used The terminals are fitted either internally or externally to the molded case circuit breaker With it you can implement various front and rear main conductor connections for the molded case circuit breakers in all types of installation fixed mounted plug in and draw out Box terminal Front bus connectors extended Wire connector Front bus connectors offset Wire connector large Rear connection ...

Page 42: ...3177010 03 Cables and busbars The 3VA molded case circuit breakers are designed for different cables and busbars Different cable types e g Circular conductor Sector shaped conductor Stranded Finely stranded Busbars Rigid Laminated or flexible Laminated copper bar Different materials Copper cables Aluminum cables ...

Page 43: ...10 03 41 2 3 Technical details A summary of the technical features of 3VA molded case circuit breakers can be found in this chapter The topics discussed in this chapter are listed below Circuit breaker identification Operation Design and components 3VA1 Design and components 3VA2 Current limitation Breaking capacity ...

Page 44: ...breaker can be clearly identified from various labels and plates attached to the unit Circuit breaker labeling Each 3VA molded case circuit breaker has labels displaying all the important technical information enabling unique identification Connection information label Key electrical data ETU connection designations Internal accessories label Adhesive label insert in accessory compartment ...

Page 45: ...ational current Trip unit type Knowledge Manager see below Size and breaking capacity class Rated operational current Key electrical data Date of manufacture Knowledge Manager A QR code is attached in a clearly visible location to every 3VA molded case circuit breaker This code can be scanned with a smartphone or a tablet PC For the full range of QR code functions use the Industry Support app supp...

Page 46: ...llowing information IEC breaking capacity values at various voltages Insulation data Frequency utilization category Supported standards Connection information label The connection information label displays the following information Approvals Article number for operating instructions Information about cable connections Circuit breaker article number Code for production ...

Page 47: ...e circuit breaker this label can be attached to the accessory The label insert displays the following information Information about the molded case circuit breaker Article number Key electrical data Internal accessories label You can make a note of the number of installed accessories on the internal accessories label This will enable you to ascertain which accessories are installed without removin...

Page 48: ...rom the TRIP position Follow the steps below to reclose the circuit breaker contacts from the TRIP position 1 Move the handle to the OFF position 2 Move the handle to the ON position The breaker contacts are now closed Free tripping All 3VA molded case circuit breakers have a free tripping capability This function ensures that the breaker cannot be prevented from tripping even if the operator bloc...

Page 49: ...ificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 47 2 3 3 Design and components 3VA1 The design of the 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker is illustrated in the diagram below Main connections Rotary contact system Breaker mechanism with handle Arc plates Trip unit TMTU Pole cassette enclosure ...

Page 50: ...ificate 48 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 2 3 4 Design and components 3VA2 The design of the 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker is illustrated in the diagram below Main connections Arc plates Breaker mechanism with handle Maglatch Trip unit ETU Current sensor Rotary contact system ...

Page 51: ...ing downstream equipment less thermal load lower dynamic forces The level of let through energy is also reduced to a considerable extent 3VA molded case circuit breakers are designed with a current limiting capability IEC EN 60947 2 VDE 0660 101 section 2 3 page 12 defines current limiting molded case circuit breakers as follows Circuit breaker that within a specified range of current prevents the...

Page 52: ...e overall device characteristics This substantially reduces the thermal and mechanical loading on the molded case circuit breaker and the electrical installation Fixed contacts Rotary contact system Arc splitter chute The switching pole cassettes are optimized for high breaking capacity and their rotary double contact system design enables extremely good current limiting thanks to the build up of ...

Page 53: ...ective device is capable of disconnecting in accordance with regulations Up to this value the protective device is also allowed to be used in a network The 3VA molded case circuit breakers are available with identical external dimensions but various breaking capacity classes according to size and rated operational current range The tested tolerance range of the rated operational voltages is 5 Brea...

Page 54: ...se circuit breakers with IEC certificate 52 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Breaking capacity of the 3VA2 range 1 In 400 500 A and In 630 A Ics 65 kA 2 3 7 Infeed The 3VA molded case circuit breakers can be supplied with power from above and below ...

Page 55: ...ty is to minimize the effects of a fault in terms of its duration and the area affected by the fault Selectivity is achieved when the circuit breakers are matched to each other by means of selection configuring and trip settings in such a way that in the event of a fault only the breaker closest to the location of the fault trips Short circuit location Selective behavior The selective behavior of ...

Page 56: ... delayed short circuit releases so that in the event of a fault only the downstream circuit breaker will disconnect the part of the electrical installation affected by the fault from the supply Both the tripping delays and the tripping currents of the short circuit releases are graded Zone selective interlocking ZSI Selective behavior is achieved by installing parallel control cables between the m...

Page 57: ...limit current listed in the respective table for the selected combination selectivity is guaranteed for all possible short circuits at the installation point If the calculated short circuit current at the installation point is higher than the ultimate selectivity value selective tripping by the downstream circuit breaker is only assured up to the value listed in the table A judgment must be made a...

Page 58: ...the Internet under the link for 3VA documentation http www siemens com 3VA Documentation Electronic trip units and fast trip units As a protective device the molded case circuit breaker is required to clear electrical faults in the system For this purpose 3VA2 circuit breakers are equipped with intelligent electronic trip units which can be combined with metering functions The tripping characteris...

Page 59: ...he standards fulfilled by the 3VA molded case circuit breakers include IEC EN 60947 1 IEC EN 60947 2 IEC EN 60947 2 Annexes B H and M IEC EN 60947 3 IEC EN 60947 6 1 2 5 2 Electromagnetic compatibility The 3VA molded case circuit breakers meet the requirements of the following standards CISPR11 Class A and Class B IEC EN 60947 1 Annex S IEC EN 60947 2 Annexes B F J and N The 3VA molded case circui...

Page 60: ...used at ambient temperatures from 25 C to 70 C Derating reduction in rated operational current is required at temperatures above 50 C You will find more information on the applicable derating factors in chapter Derating and temperature compensation Page 628 The permissible storage temperature in original Siemens packaging is between 40 C and 80 C Special climatic requirements 3VA molded case circu...

Page 61: ...elating to mechanical and electromechanical vibration strength according to IEC EN 60068 and the specifications of the shipbuilding societies The circuit breakers resist impacts of up to 10 g and are tested to withstand without damage their operating conditions with shock impact according to IEC EN 60068 2 27 Ea with 150 m s 11 ms Installation altitudes When 3VA1 and 3VA2 molded case circuit break...

Page 62: ... breakers with IEC certificate 60 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 2 5 5 Permissible mounting positions and mounting positions with accessories The following table shows the possible variations on the mounting positions as well as mounting positions with accessories ...

Page 63: ... or damage caused by any diffused ionized gases prevent a flashover to grounded parts prevent arcing or short circuit currents to live sections The following safety clearances apply to 3VA molded case circuit breakers with accessories e g phase barrier long terminal cover etc A Minimum clearance between molded case circuit breaker and current paths uninsulated and grounded metal see tables below B...

Page 64: ...19 A5E03603177010 03 Minimum clearance for 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers 1 Can be used for connection technology box terminal screw terminal internal wire connector and rear terminals 2 Can be used for connection technology wire connector large front bus connectors extended and front bus con nectors offset ...

Page 65: ... certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 63 1 Can be used for connection technology box terminal screw terminal internal wire connector and rear terminals 2 Can be used for connection technology wire connector large front bus connectors extended and front bus con nectors offset ...

Page 66: ... used for connection technology wire connector large front bus connectors extended and front bus con nectors offset 3 Does not apply to breaking capacity class L Note In addition to the clearances stated above any insulation measures that might be required must also be considered see chapter Insulating measures Page 246 If the molded case circuit breaker is installed in a system whose connection t...

Page 67: ... and the system Depending on the application larger minimum clearances may be necessary Please observe the specifications regarding air and creepage distances in the applicable overriding guidelines e g IEC 61439 Safety clearances between molded case circuit breakers No minimum clearance needs to be observed between the molded case circuit breakers on the longitudinal sides see table above The fol...

Page 68: ...d case circuit breakers Maximum clearance to first fixing point of cable or busbar The figure and table show the recommended maximum clearance between molded case circuit breakers and the first fixing point of the cable or busbar Fixing of cable Fixing of busbar Recommended maximum clearance for 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers The values for the 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers are available fr...

Page 69: ...gases must not be routed in the direction of connecting terminals or non insulated busbars Arcing spaces must not be blocked by busbars installed too close to one another or by other objects The 3VA molded case circuit breakers up to size 630 A have a rotary double contact system and therefore blow out upwards and downwards The upper blowout openings at terminals 1 3 5 are located above the connec...

Page 70: ...nd trip unit are freely accessible the panel door closes flush with the molded case circuit breaker The units can be upgraded to comply with higher degrees of protection up to IP65 by installation of the following components Door mounted rotary operator Side wall mounted rotary operator 2 5 9 Environmental protection The 3VA1 and 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers meet the specifications of the Eur...

Page 71: ...of the protection system of 3VA molded case circuit breakers The topics discussed in this chapter are listed below Description of functions Overload protection L Short time delayed short circuit protection S Instantaneous short circuit protection I Ground fault protection G Neutral conductor protection N ZSI Zone Selective Interlocking Guide to setting the tripping characteristic ...

Page 72: ...Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 2 6 1 Description of functions The protection function performed by the molded case circuit breaker in the power distribution network is defined by the choice of trip unit There are two different types of trip unit i e thermal magnetic TMTU and electronic ETU ...

Page 73: ...Description 2 6 Protection system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 71 ...

Page 74: ... is specified in seconds Tripping characteristics for thermal magnetic trip units Characteristics are displayed graphically in the double log coordinate system cf IEC 60947 2 paragraph 4 7 4 and IEC 60269 1 The ratio of current to time is 2 1 Tripping characteristics for electronic trip units Characteristics are displayed graphically in the double log coordinate system cf IEC 60269 1 The ratio of ...

Page 75: ...hnical environment e g switchboard and applications and the type of equipment to be protected The task of calculating and dimensioning the protection settings in accordance with the valid rules is the responsibility of the system planner SIMARIS design The Siemens SIMARIS design software tool is a fast simple and reliable tool for calculating and dimensioning networks in accordance with the valid ...

Page 76: ...onic trip units of the ETU 5 series and 8 series ETUs 5 series and ETUs 8 series are equipped with an LCD Parameter settings can be adjusted via this LCD values are input by means of buttons The powerconfig software can also be used to input parameter settings The TD500 test device and the COM800 COM100 breaker data server combined with the COM060 communication module can be used as the software i...

Page 77: ...es the current setting value Ir The following mathematical equation determines the remaining curve of the setpoint characteristic I2t constant Thermal memory The electronic trip units feature a thermal memory function that can be deactivated on some electronic overload releases Thermal memory activated ON If the thermal memory is activated the previous thermal history is taken into account After t...

Page 78: ...r for instantaneous short circuit protection is I stands for Instantaneous This short circuit protection function protects phases L1 to L3 The instantaneous short circuit protection function responds if the instantaneous value equal to the rms of the current in at least one phase exceeds the instantaneous tripping current Ii 2 6 7 Ground fault protection G The ID letter for ground fault protection...

Page 79: ... systems The neutral conductor current is measured directly and in the case of 3 pole molded case circuit breakers only for the ground fault protection but in the case of 4 pole circuit breakers the neutral conductor current is also evaluated for the neutral conductor protection The trip unit calculates the ground fault current using the three phase currents and the neutral conductor current for t...

Page 80: ...A5E03603177010 03 For 4 pole molded case circuit breakers the fourth current transformer is internally installed for the neutral conductor 4 pole molded case circuit breaker in unbalanced systems 3VA trip unit variants 4 pole 3VA2 ETUs 3 series ETU330 LIG ETUs 5 series ETU560 LSIG ETUs 8 series ETU860 LSIG ...

Page 81: ...conductor protection must be implemented in accordance with the standards valid in the country of installation Possible reasons for implementing neutral conductor overload protection are The neutral conductor has a smaller cross section than the phase conductors Harmonic levels in the installation are expected to be higher than normal A large number of loads or predominantly single phase loads wil...

Page 82: ... operational currents In 63 A IN 40 100 In 2 Applies to In 63 A 3 Dependent on circuit breaker size and rated operational current Parameters of the neutral conductor protection function Tripping current IN Adjustable as a proportion of the current setting Ir for overload protection Tripping delay Corresponds to the delay setting tr for overload protection Tripping current of the short time delayed...

Page 83: ...ction characteristic Response threshold of the neutral conductor protection Response threshold of the long time delayed protection Adjustment of neutral conductor protection settings The tripping current IN can be adjusted for ETU 3 series via rotary selector switches for ETUs 5 series and 8 series via the buttons on the ETU display via a PC using powerconfig ...

Page 84: ...er to control the total breaking time in low voltage networks with multiple molded case circuit breakers connected in series Regardless of the number of series connected molded case circuit breakers all short circuits in the network can be cleared within a maximum time period of 50 ms Note Backward compatibility The ZSI function of the 3VA molded case circuit breakers is compatible with the ZSI fu...

Page 85: ...l tripping time of I protection A Output transmits the blocking signal tSD Delay time setting of S protection E Input receives the blocking signal tZSI Delay time of all molded case circuit breakers which detect the short circuit but do not receive a blocking signal when ZSI is activated The ZSI function acts on the S and G ranges of the tripping characteristic Currents within the I range instanta...

Page 86: ... a result of the ZSI function Q32 temporarily blocks Q22 which in turn temporarily blocks Q11 Depending on the magnitude of the short circuit current the fault is cleared either within ti 10 ms or tzsi 50 ms Fault 3 Q22 signals short circuit protection to Q11 with the result that only Q22 trips when delay time tzsi 50 ms expires Without the ZSI function the fault would not be cleared until tsd 200...

Page 87: ... circuit breaker All current values specified for thermal magnetic trip units of 3VA circuit breakers refer to an ambient temperature of 50 2 7 2 Magnetic trip unit with short circuit protection I The magnetic trip unit with short circuit protection comprises a yoke mounting through which a current path runs and a flap armature that is kept at a distance from the yoke mounting by a tension spring ...

Page 88: ...cate 86 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 2 7 3 Application cases and trip unit types The table below illustrates the applications for which different types of thermal magnetic trip units can be used 1 For 4 pole molded case circuit breakers only available without protection 50 In 100 A and 100 ...

Page 89: ...cepts Complete measurement of the current in the phases L1 L2 and L3 with N and currents to ground optional Rogowski coil Very precise measurement of the current Better ground fault protection because the vectorial sum is more exact Evaluation of the current measurement values and constant comparison with the tripping limits Tripping by means of a maglatch Electronic trip unit ETU Maglatch Current...

Page 90: ...re falls below the activation limit With 5 series and 8 series ETUs this alarm can also be transmitted to a higher level control system via the communication system The second stage immediately opens the 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker when the maximum permissible temperature is exceeded in the ETU The molded case circuit breaker cannot be switched back on until the temperature falls below approx...

Page 91: ...010 03 89 2 8 1 Connections The connections on the ETU are illustrated in the diagram below Interface for an external current transformer for N conductor Interface for connection of an EFB300 external function box Interface for connection of an RCD820 residual current device Connection for test devices TD300 and TD500 ...

Page 92: ...onic trip unit 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 90 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 2 8 2 Protection functions 1 Available in a version with external current transformer for N conductor or 4 pole breaker ...

Page 93: ...on 2 8 Electronic trip unit 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 91 1 Available in a version with external current transformer for N conductor or 4 pole breaker ...

Page 94: ...Description 2 8 Electronic trip unit 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 92 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 95: ...3 2019 A5E03603177010 03 93 2 8 3 Operator controls The following figure shows the available ETU types of the 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers You can decide which ETU to select according to the area of application Name of the ETU Front interface Pushbuttons LED display Rotary selector switches LCD ...

Page 96: ...Description 2 8 Electronic trip unit 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 94 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 LED displays The following table explains what the LED displays mean ...

Page 97: ...witches A description of the operating principle of the rotary selector switches and operating instructions can be found in chapter Guide to setting the tripping characteristic Page 73 Displays on 5 series and 8 series electronic trip units 5 series and 8 series electronic trip units are equipped with an LCD The displayed values are refreshed once per second Note The backlighting of the LCD is onl...

Page 98: ...he display mean The following table explains what functions are performed by the buttons next to the display Displays on 5 series and 8 series electronic trip units The basic structure comprises the following displays Standard display Alarm display Measured value display Parameter display If no selection is made within an adjustable time period the standard display will appear ...

Page 99: ...Description 2 8 Electronic trip unit 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 97 ...

Page 100: ...it 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 98 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Standard display Alarm display Active alarms are displayed consecutively in screens AV1 AV5 If no alarms are active these screens are concealed ...

Page 101: ...Description 2 8 Electronic trip unit 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 99 Measured value display The table below explains the measured value display ...

Page 102: ...Description 2 8 Electronic trip unit 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 100 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Parameter display The table below explains the parameter display ...

Page 103: ...the parameter setting 4 Confirm the setting with the OK button or cancel the operation with ESC The setting is accepted with OK The parameter display now appears Tripped display After the ETU has initiated a trip the Tripped display automatically appears This screen can be identified by the word Trip which is displayed in the top right hand corner The displayed current value shows the current at t...

Page 104: ...ad acceptance and load shedding load management 3VA molded case circuit breakers equipped with an ETU 3 series or higher series provide two current thresholds for the purpose of implementing a local load management function Load shedding is the upper threshold and load acceptance the lower threshold Incoming alarm load shedding Parameter load acceptance 100 A Outgoing alarm load shedding Incoming ...

Page 105: ...e of the three currents exceeds the parameter setting an outgoing alarm load acceptance is generated To prevent these alarms being generated by brief current peaks and troughs they can be delayed by the time tx from 1 s to 15 s powerconfig is used for parameterization 2 8 5 Measuring with a Rogowski coil The Rogowski coil is a toroidal coil without a ferromagnetic core It is used as a component in...

Page 106: ...e 8 series ETU including the integrated current sensors Ib is the maximum current in the relevant size Example 3VA21 Ib 160 A Un refers to the nominal voltage of the metering function between phase and neutral All specified accuracies refer to an ambient temperature of 23 C 2 C Interpretation of measured values PF Power factor Measured current and voltage values are always positive ...

Page 107: ...he 3VA molded case circuit breaker is top down can also be adjusted using the powerconfig software corresponding to operation in quadrants Q1 and Q4 If the molded case circuit breaker is supplied from below it operates in quadrants Q2 and Q3 The following table provides an overview of the setting values 1 Depending on ETU version Value can be read Value can be edited ...

Page 108: ...Description 2 8 Electronic trip unit 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 106 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 1 Depending on ETU version Value can be displayed read ...

Page 109: ...Description 2 8 Electronic trip unit 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 107 1 Depending on ETU version Value can be displayed read ...

Page 110: ...Description 2 8 Electronic trip unit 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 108 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 111: ...In positions 9 and 10 of the Article No 2 After a short circuit tripping occurs at 140 of the set instantaneous short circuit current with a 1 pole load FTFM T thermal trip unit and M magnetic trip unit fixed ATFM T thermal trip unit adjustable M magnetic trip unit fixed ATAM T thermal trip unit and M magnetic trip unit adjustable ...

Page 112: ...bution boards to provide protection for cables to small distribution boards Protection for mixed loads e g machinery lighting heating The trip units for line protection are designed to provide overload and short circuit protection for Cables Conductors Non motor loads Suitable 3VA molded case circuit breakers and trip units 3VA molded case circuit breakers equipped with the following trip units ar...

Page 113: ...1 1 Thermal magnetic trip units Derating Thermal magnetic trip units employ a temperature dependent bimetal to provide overload protection The setting values are calibrated at an ambient temperature of 50 C Compensation factors must be applied for ambient temperatures other than 50 C You will find more information and derating factors in chapter Derating and temperature compensation Page 628 ...

Page 114: ...magnetic trip unit TM210 LI Line protection FTFM function LI The thermal magnetic trip unit TM210 has fixed parameter setting Ir for overload protection L fixed parameter setting Ii for instantaneous short circuit protection I With 4 pole versions only Neutral conductor N protection permanently set to 0 50 or 100 Ir depending on version Parameter TM210 1 With 4 pole versions only ...

Page 115: ...gnetic trip unit TM220 LI Line protection ATFM function LI The thermal magnetic trip unit TM220 has adjustable parameter setting Ir for overload protection L fixed parameter setting Ii for instantaneous short circuit protection I With 4 pole versions only Neutral conductor N protection permanently set to 0 50 or 100 Ir depending on version Parameter TM220 1 With 4 pole versions only ...

Page 116: ...tic trip unit TM240 LI Line protection ATAM function LI The thermal magnetic trip unit TM240 has adjustable parameter setting Ir for overload protection L adjustable parameter setting Ii for instantaneous short circuit protection I With 4 pole versions only Neutral conductor N protection permanently set to 0 50 or 100 Ir depending on version Parameter TM240 1 With 4 pole versions only ...

Page 117: ...ers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 115 3 2 1 2 Electronic trip units ETUs for line protection applications The following electronic trip units are suitable for use in line protection applications ETU320 LI ETU330 LIG ETU340 ELISA LI ETU350 LSI ETU550 LSI ETU560 LSIG ETU850 LSI ETU860 LSIG ...

Page 118: ...0 LI ETU320 LI 3 pole ETU320 LI 4 pole Line protection function LI The ETU320 electronic trip unit has Adjustable parameter settings Ir and tr for overload protection L Adjustable parameter setting Ii for instantaneous short circuit protection I With 4 pole versions only Neutral conductor protection N which can be deactivated Permanently active thermal memory cannot be deactivated ETU320 parameter...

Page 119: ...Applications 3 2 Line protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 117 Overload protection L ...

Page 120: ... protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 118 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Instantaneous short circuit protection I Neutral conductor protection N ...

Page 121: ...pole Line protection function LIG The ETU330 electronic trip unit has Adjustable parameter settings Ir and tr for overload protection L Adjustable parameter setting Ii for instantaneous short circuit protection I Adjustable parameter settings Ig and tg for ground fault protection G With 4 pole versions only Neutral conductor protection N which can be deactivated Permanently active thermal memory c...

Page 122: ...Applications 3 2 Line protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 120 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Overload protection L ...

Page 123: ...s of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 121 Instantaneous short circuit protection I Ground fault protection G The ground fault protection cannot be deactivated ...

Page 124: ...pplications 3 2 Line protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 122 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Neutral conductor protection N ...

Page 125: ... molded case circuit breaker exhibits a similar characteristic to fuses of operational class gG e g LV HRC fuses across the entire overcurrent range From the selectivity perspective this ETU340 ELISA is therefore especially suitable for combination with upstream and downstream fuses Thanks to the ELISA function of the ETU340 for example total selectivity is afforded between an upstream 3VA2 molded...

Page 126: ...y to downstream fuses 1 1 6 Can be closed again immediately after tripping and troubleshooting no need to stock replacement fuses Note The minimum short circuit current at the line side I kmin must be at least 7 times the circuit breaker s rated current In to trip the molded case circuit breaker after 5 s in compliance with IEC 60364 4 43 DIN VDE 0100 430 ETU340 ELISA 3 pole ETU340 ELISA 4 pole Li...

Page 127: ...ase circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 125 ETU340 ELISA parameters Setting values Ir Setting values Ii The instantaneous short circuit protection is permanently set to the highest possible value ...

Page 128: ...Applications 3 2 Line protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 126 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Setting values IN ...

Page 129: ... protection function LSI The ETU350 electronic trip unit has Adjustable parameter settings Ir and tr for overload protection L Adjustable parameter settings Isd and tsd for short time delayed short circuit protection S Fixed parameter setting Ii for instantaneous short circuit protection I With 4 pole versions only Neutral conductor protection N which can be deactivated Permanently active thermal ...

Page 130: ...Applications 3 2 Line protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 128 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Overload protection L ...

Page 131: ...ions 3 2 Line protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 129 Short time delayed short circuit protection S ...

Page 132: ...rcuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 130 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Instantaneous short circuit protection I The instantaneous short circuit protection is permanently set to the highest possible value Neutral conductor protection N ...

Page 133: ...rarily connected TD300 or TD500 test device internal 24 V module internal COM060 communication module Current flow 20 In in one of the 3 phases A description of the parameter display can be found in chapter Operator controls Page 93 Additional features of 8 series units In addition to the features shared with 5 series trip units 8 series units also offer With three pole molded case circuit breaker...

Page 134: ...n function LSI The ETU550 and ETU850 electronic trip units have Adjustable parameter settings Ir and tr for overload protection L Adjustable parameter settings Isd and tsd for short time delayed short circuit protection S Adjustable parameter setting Ii for instantaneous short circuit protection I With 4 pole versions adjustable parameter setting IN for neutral conductor protection N can be activa...

Page 135: ...ase circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 133 ETU550 ETU850 parameters 3 pole version 1 only 3 pole version with external current transformer for N conductor ETU550 ETU850 parameters 4 pole version ...

Page 136: ...able from 0 6 to 9 10 x In Isd 50 A in steps of 0 5 A Isd 50 A in steps of 1 A tsd Adjustable from 0 05 to 0 5 s with a reference point of Isd 8 x Ir in steps of 0 01 s The curve shape I2t constant can be deactivated Instantaneous short circuit protection I Ii Sizes 100 A to 400 A adjustable from 1 5 to 10 12 x In Size 630 A See tables above in steps of 1 A Neutral conductor protection N The neutr...

Page 137: ...tection function LSIG The ETU560 and ETU860 electronic trip units have Adjustable parameter settings Ir and tr for overload protection L Adjustable parameter settings Isd and tsd for short time delayed short circuit protection S Adjustable parameter setting Ii for instantaneous short circuit protection I Adjustable parameter settings Ig and tg for ground fault protection G With 4 pole versions adj...

Page 138: ...ase circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 136 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ETU560 ETU860 parameters 3 pole version 1 only 3 pole version with external current transformer for N conductor ETU560 ETU860 parameters 4 pole version ...

Page 139: ...justable from 0 05 to 0 5 s with a reference point of Isd 8 x Ir in steps of 0 01 s The curve shape I2t constant can be deactivated Instantaneous short circuit protection I Ii Sizes 100 A to 400 A adjustable from 1 5 to 10 12 x In Size 630 A See tables above in steps of 1 A Ground fault protection G The detection of the ground fault current is based on a vectorial summation of the phase currents a...

Page 140: ...N The neutral conductor protection function is available only for 3 pole molded case circuit breakers with external current transformer for N conductor for 4 pole molded case circuit breakers IN Adjustable in steps of 1 A 3 pole breakers with external current transformer for N conductor In 63 A 0 4 to 1 6 x In In 63 A 0 2 to 1 6 In 4 pole breakers In 63 A 0 4 to 1 6 x In In 63 A 0 2 to 1 0 or 1 6 ...

Page 141: ...Applications 3 2 Line protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 139 ...

Page 142: ...ed case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 140 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 3 2 2 Overview of 3VA molded case circuit breakers in line protection applications 1 In 125 A 160 A Icu Ics 36 kA 36 kA 2 Operating cycles C O ...

Page 143: ...h IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 141 1 In 125 A 160 A Icu Ics 36 kA 36 kA 2 Operating cycles C O For the rated ultimate short circuit breaking capacity and rated service short circuit breaking capacity with direct current see chapter DC network applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers Page 172 ...

Page 144: ...Applications 3 2 Line protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 142 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 145: ... 3 2 Line protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 143 1 In 400 500 A and In 630 A Ics 65 kA O r On request ...

Page 146: ...A molded case circuit breakers The main applications for motor protection are The 3VA molded case circuit breaker as a starter protection circuit breaker The 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker as a motor protection breaker Overview of possible uses of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker for motor protection All 3VA molded case circuit breakers are suitable for use with IE3 motors and in future also ...

Page 147: ...ctional switching is performed by the contactor Two different device ranges are available for starter protection applications 3VA1 starter protection circuit breaker with a magnetic trip unit for standard motor feeders with a rated conditional short circuit current Iq up to 100 kA 3VA2 starter protection circuit breaker with electronic trip unit for high end motor feeders with a rated conditional ...

Page 148: ...reakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 146 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Setting values of the TM110M magnetic trip unit for the 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker Setting values of the TM120M magnetic trip unit for the 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker ...

Page 149: ...n applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 147 Setting values of the ETU310M electronic trip unit for the 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker ...

Page 150: ...on The 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers for motor protection are designed for optimal protection and direct on line starting of three phase squirrel cage motors Possible uses 3VA2 motor protection circuit breaker up to 500 A tested according to IEC EN 60947 4 1 3VA2 motor protection circuit breaker as motor protection combination 3VA2 with 3RT Overview of possible uses of the 3VA2 molded case cir...

Page 151: ...ction functions in addition to functional switching ON OFF of the motor However as functional switching of the motor according to utilization category AC 3 reduces the electrical service life of the circuit breaker this use is only suitable for applications with a low switching frequency The maximum adjustable rated current of the circuit breaker is also restricted by the increased AC 3 requiremen...

Page 152: ...takes on the protection functions short circuit protection and overload protection and the 3RT contactor or the soft starter is responsible for functional switching ON OFF of the motor You will find the tested device combinations in the Siemens Industry Online Portal https support industry siemens com cs ww en view 109483387 3 3 2 3 Protection functions of 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers for mot...

Page 153: ...d case circuit breakers for motor protection have a thermal model of the motor integrated in the electronic trip unit This reduces the response time of the molded case circuit breaker with a thermal memory such that further overloads cannot damage the motor windings The motor is switched off within a time limit determined by the thermal pre loading see curve in the figure below response time of th...

Page 154: ...ETU860M the tunbal tripping times for startup can be set from 0 7 s to 60 s and for continuous operation from 4 s to 420 s The lowest value is always set as a factory default The adjustable tripping time can be used for operation with soft starters for 2 phase phase angle control or DC braking with soft starters Calculation formulas lMW Mean value of the three phase currents li One phase current W...

Page 155: ...kers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 153 Trip classes of overload protection devices according to IEC 60947 4 1 1 The overload protection device must trip within these times Tripping characteristic for 3 pole symmetrical load ...

Page 156: ...it breaker to trip This results in unnecessary thermal stress Blocking protection is automatically deactivated during startup until the motor reaches operating speed tstart tstart is equal to tb Typical application examples for this include Rock crushers rock too large or too hard Conveyor belts transported goods jammed 1 Adjustable Ib over 0 4 in firmware version 4 3 and higher 2 Adjustable tb ov...

Page 157: ...res Adjustable parameter setting Ir for overload protection L Adjustable parameter setting Isd for short time delayed short circuit protection S Fixed parameter setting tsd for short time delayed short circuit protection S tsd 0 03 s Fixed parameter setting Ii for short circuit protection I Ii 15 x Ir Adjustable parameter setting Tc for the trip class Fixed parameter setting for phase unbalance of...

Page 158: ...tor protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 156 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Setting values for Ir Setting values for Tc Setting values for Isd ...

Page 159: ...9 A5E03603177010 03 157 Instantaneous short circuit protection Ii Short circuit protection Ii is permanently set to the highest possible value Phase unbalance phase failure Iunbal of current mean value permanently set to 40 Iunbal tripping time during startup permanently set to 0 7 s Iunbal tripping time during normal operation permanently set to 4 s ...

Page 160: ...reakers Potential alternatives for this power supply 24 V power supply via EFB300 external function box temporarily connected TD300 or TD500 test device internal 24 V module internal COM060 communication module Current flow 20 In in one of the 3 phases You will find further information on the parameter display in chapter Operator controls Page 93 Additional features of 8 series units In addition t...

Page 161: ...t features Adjustable parameter setting Ir for overload protection L Adjustable parameter setting Isd for short time delayed short circuit protection S Fixed parameter setting tsd for short time delayed short circuit protection S tsd 0 03 s Adjustable parameter setting Ii for short circuit protection I Adjustable parameter setting Tc for the trip class or tripping time Tp Adjustable parameter sett...

Page 162: ... to 0 03 s Instantaneous short circuit protection I Ii Adjustable from 3 to 12 15 x In in absolute current values Ir 50 A in steps of 0 5 A Ir 50 A in steps of 1 A Trip class Tc or tripping time Tp Tc Adjustable 10 A 10E 20 20E 30 Tp Adjustable from 3 to 13 15 25 30 s dependent on rated current in steps of 1 s Phase unbalance Iunbal Iunbal Adjustable from 5 to 50 relative to the mean value of the ...

Page 163: ...ter setting Isd for short time delayed short circuit protection S Fixed parameter setting tsd for short time delayed short circuit protection S tsd 0 03 s Adjustable parameter setting Ii for short circuit protection I Adjustable parameter settings Ig and tg for ground fault protection G Adjustable parameter setting Tc for the trip class or tripping time Tp Adjustable parameter setting for phase un...

Page 164: ...Applications 3 3 Motor protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 162 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ETU860M setting parameters ...

Page 165: ...from 3 to 12 15 x In in absolute current values Ir 50 A in steps of 0 5 A Ir 50 A in steps of 1 A Ground fault protection G The detection of the ground fault current is based on the vectorial summation of the three phase currents Ig Adjustable from 0 2 to 1 x In in absolute current values Ir 50 A in steps of 0 5 A Ir 50 A in steps of 1 A tg Adjustable from 0 05 to 0 8 s in steps of 0 01 s An alarm...

Page 166: ...n Adjustable from 4 to 420 s default setting 4 s The phase unbalance function can be deactivated 1 Adjustable tripping times with phase unbalance in firmware version 4 3 and higher Blocking protection Ib 1 Adjustable from 0 4 to 10 x In in steps of 1 A tb 2 Adjustable from 0 5 to 10 s in steps of 0 5 s Blocking protection can be deactivated 1 Adjustable Ib over 0 4 in firmware version 4 3 and high...

Page 167: ... Switch disconnectors are capable of switching equipment and parts of electrical installations when they are conducting their operational current under normal operating conditions Switch disconnectors do not have overload or short circuit releases For this reason a molded case circuit breaker or a fuse must be installed upstream of every switch disconnector Refer to chapter Upstream protection of ...

Page 168: ...unction the 3VA1 switch disconnector features the switch disconnector symbol a correctly dimensioned isolating distance in the OFF position When the switch disconnector handle is in the OFF position the isolating distance between the main contacts is guaranteed to meet the requirements stipulated by standards pertaining to isolating features This also applies when manual or motor operators install...

Page 169: ... capacity Utilization categories for switch disconnectors Utilization categories are differentiated according to the following criteria The relationship between operational current and rated operational current The relationship between operational voltage and rated operational voltage Power factor p f Time constant The utilization category is also identified by a letter A for frequent operation B ...

Page 170: ...akers as switch disconnectors 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 168 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 I Making current Ic Breaking current Ie Rated operational current U Applied voltage Ue Rated operational voltage Ur Recovery voltage ...

Page 171: ...ons 3 4 Use of 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers as switch disconnectors 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 169 3 4 1 Overview of 3VA1 as switch disconnectors ...

Page 172: ...ker or a fuse must be installed upstream of every switch disconnector The coordination tables given below contain the following information The correct assignment of molded case circuit breakers to the switch disconnectors which require protection The maximum permissible rms short circuit current kA rms for each combination of molded case circuit breaker and switch disconnector Protection of 3VA1 ...

Page 173: ...me by means of SIMARIS design or using the characteristics maximum let through energy I2tmax and maximum let through current Ic max of the 3VA1 switch disconnector You will find these characteristics in the technical product data sheets and in the table in chapter Overview of 3VA1 as switch disconnectors Page 169 Note In the event of a fault all switching devices in the affected branch must be fun...

Page 174: ...ng currents i e by current limiting A high arc voltage develops in molded case circuit breakers which forces a current zero when the arc voltage exceeds the value of the recovery voltage The current rise however is determined by the time constant and not the make time or power factor Overloads are interrupted by a completely different principle to the method applied in AC networks With direct curr...

Page 175: ...ever a correction factor must be applied to the magnetic trip unit Example 3VA1 160 A TM240 ATAM If the switching device is to trip instantaneously in response to an overcurrent of 1200 A the parameter Ii for instantaneous short circuit protection I must be set to Ii 1200 A x 0 7 840 A For further information on trip units and details about setting parameters please refer to chapter Line protectio...

Page 176: ...cations 3 5 DC network applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 174 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 3 5 2 Breaking capacity with direct current ...

Page 177: ...late is mandatory for sizes 3VA10 and 3VA11 with a non insulated mounting plate see chapter Insulating measures Page 246 Note DC 2 pole all pole disconnection grounded system The grounded pole must always be assigned to the individual conducting path so that in the event of a ground fault there are always two conducting paths in series in a circuit with 3 pole molded case circuit breakers and thre...

Page 178: ... all pole disconnection non grounded system If there is no possibility of a double ground fault occurring or if any ground fault that does occur is dealt with immediately ground fault monitoring 500 V will be the maximum permissible direct voltage In a non grounded system all poles must be disconnected Further circuits are available on request See also Insulating measures Page 246 ...

Page 179: ... of 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers with frequency converters The 3VA1 thermal magnetic molded case circuit breakers can be used on the primary or secondary side of the frequency converter in these applications Applications of 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers with frequency converters The 3VA2 electronic molded case circuit breakers can only be used on the primary side of the frequency converte...

Page 180: ...tion is used it must be ensured that only one 24 V DC power supply unit is used in the system If this power supply unit is installed on the primary side the cable must have additional shielding and must be connected to ground Interruptions in communication might otherwise occur Note You can find tables of tested protective devices for SINAMICS PM240 2 Power Modules on the Internet https support in...

Page 181: ... Suitable 3VA molded case circuit breakers and trip units 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers equipped with thermal magnetic trip units TM210 TM220 and TM240 are suitable for use in 400 Hz networks Features specific to 400 Hz supplies The thermal overload release of the 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker comprises a bimetal through which current flows causing temperature rise With currents at 400 Hz f...

Page 182: ...E03603177010 03 For further information on trip units and details about the setting parameters please refer to chapter Line protection applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers Page 110 It is not possible to use electronic trip units for this application See also Temperature compensation for thermal magnetic trip units TM210 TM220 and TM240 Page 632 ...

Page 183: ...itoring to indicate a fault of this kind In the unusual event that a fault on the load side coincides with a second fault on the line side the full phase to phase voltage is connected across one contact of the breaker Siemens 3VA molded case circuit breakers for line protection whether they are equipped with a thermal magnetic trip unit or an electronic trip unit are suitable for use in IT systems...

Page 184: ...ormer Molded case circuit breaker Exposed conductive part RA Contact resistance of exposed conductive part ground Two faults on the load side double phase to ground fault A fault develops between two phases and an exposed conductive part or ground A voltage of 690 V is applied at the main contacts This voltage is disconnected by two breaker poles The molded case circuit breaker is rated for Icu Ic...

Page 185: ...e welding of main contacts takes place in the event of contactor failure The molded case circuit breaker is immediately tripped by an undervoltage release in the event of a fault It is therefore a single channel architecture with a specified fault reaction Moreover the power contactor and the molded case circuit breaker constitute proven components according to ISO 13849 2 DANGER Danger of death d...

Page 186: ...Applications 3 9 Safety related applications of 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 184 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 187: ...it breakers 4 1 1 Accessories groups A comprehensive range of accessories is available to help you adapt 3VA molded case circuit breakers to the requirements of the specific application The table below indicates which accessories are compatible with particular 3VA molded case circuit breakers and which sizes of breakers are compatible with the same accessory ...

Page 188: ...elow indicate the combinability of different accessories The boxes to the right of the grey diagonal line indicate whether or not accessories can be combined Examples Wire connector 2 cables and insulating plate offset green lines in table below Common box contains square sym bol Accessories can be combined Wire connector 2 cables and terminal cover red lines in table below Common box is empty Acc...

Page 189: ...Accessories 4 1 Overview of accessories for 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 187 ...

Page 190: ...Accessories 4 1 Overview of accessories for 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 188 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 191: ...Accessories 4 1 Overview of accessories for 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 189 ...

Page 192: ...Accessories 4 1 Overview of accessories for 3VA molded case circuit breakers 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 190 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 193: ...ting locations on 3VA molded case circuit breakers The portfolio of internal accessories includes Auxiliary switches Alarm switches Auxiliary releases COM060 communication module 24 V module Cylinder lock type Ronis The following tables show the alternative mounting locations for internal accessories which depend on the size and pole number of the circuit breaker ...

Page 194: ...Accessories 4 2 Internal accessories 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 192 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers ...

Page 195: ...Accessories 4 2 Internal accessories 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 193 ...

Page 196: ...Accessories 4 2 Internal accessories 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 194 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers ...

Page 197: ...Accessories 4 2 Internal accessories 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 195 ...

Page 198: ...essories 4 2 Internal accessories 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 196 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 See also Cylinder locks for locking the 3VA molded case circuit breaker Page 365 ...

Page 199: ...tches are available in versions HQ and HP HQ switches are 7 mm wide and HP switches 14 mm wide Both switch versions can be combined extremely flexibly in a molded case circuit breaker This level of compatibility means that two HQ switches can be optionally installed in place of one HP switch HQ and HP switches have the same functionality but differ in terms of the following features Connection tec...

Page 200: ... Further information about contact reliability can be found at the end of this chapter Auxiliary switches AUX The purpose of auxiliary switches is to signal the position of the main contacts of the molded case circuit breaker The contacts of the auxiliary switch open and close simultaneously with the main contacts of the molded case circuit breaker Leading changeover switches LCS Leading changeove...

Page 201: ...the molded case circuit breaker open in the event that the breaker is tripped by the ETU They indicate the following conditions Overload L and neutral conductor overload Short circuit S I Ground fault tripping G Residual current device RCD820 The electrical alarm switch is not operated When the breaker is tripped manually PUSH TO TRIP When the breaker is withdrawn from the plug in draw out socket ...

Page 202: ...cuit These events are also indicated on the molded case circuit breaker The trip must be reset by deliberate acknowledgement of the fault before the molded case circuit breaker is switched to ON again Short circuit alarm switches are only compatible with 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers On breakers equipped with electronic trip units the short circuit alarm function is performed by the electronic...

Page 203: ... circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 201 4 2 3 Contact sequence diagrams Main contacts open Auxiliary contacts open Contacts closed 1 Manual reset by tool necessary after tripping Automatic reset by motor operator MO320 ...

Page 204: ... 4 Technical specifications of auxiliary and alarm switches 1 Safe separation in the case of side by side construction of auxiliary switches and auxiliary releases only up to 440 V and in systems up to an impulse voltage withstand level of 4 kV 2 HP switches without adjacent switches not in mounting locations 11 and 21 up to 690 V ...

Page 205: ...ries 4 2 Internal accessories 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 203 1 In combination with manual switching operations but not when motor operators are used ...

Page 206: ...interlocks An attempt to switch on a circuit breaker while the interlock voltage is applied to the shunt trip leads to a so called no load switching operation i e the basic breaker always returns to the TRIP position and the main contacts never close Note All auxiliary releases are reverse polarity protected Shunt trip left STL Shunt trips of type STL can be fitted in the left hand accessory compa...

Page 207: ...ted voltage fails or drops to between 70 and 35 of its normal value in compliance with the relevant standard The main contacts of the basic breaker cannot be reclosed until the voltage applied to the UVR reaches 85 of its rated value The breaker main contacts cannot close until the UVR rated voltage reaches this level The units are available with rated voltages in the following range 24 to 480 V A...

Page 208: ...Accessories 4 2 Internal accessories 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 206 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Technical specifications of shunt trips and releases ...

Page 209: ...Accessories 4 2 Internal accessories 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 207 ...

Page 210: ...accessories 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 208 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Tripping times of shunt trips Cable length under 20 m at Ue Cable length 20 m to 200 m at Ue and max conductor cross section ...

Page 211: ...for UVR with fixed delay setting The simple time delay device with fixed delay setting is available for the following voltages 110 V AC and 230 V DC 24 V DC The default delay time is 100 ms as supplied but can be extended by the customer with the addition of supplementary capacitors The device can be screw mounted or attached to a 35 mm DIN rail You can find a circuit diagram in chapter Circuit di...

Page 212: ...our slots The following advantages arise from the use of the 24 V module Activated display even when the circuit breaker is switched off or no current is flowing through the main circuit Backlighting permanently activated Through activation of the ETUs it is possible to test and change setting parameters 5 series and 8 series ETUs Faster tripping of the 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker on connecti...

Page 213: ...sses the following topics General information about cables and busbars Portfolio of connection components for 3VA molded case circuit breakers with Front cable connection Front busbar connection cable lug connection Rear busbar connection cable lug connection Further connection accessories 4 3 1 General information about cables and busbars Cables and busbars Cables Cable designation and cable clas...

Page 214: ...used for these applications normally have a cross section of 16 mm or less Please note Solid conductor cables in classes 1 and 2 are smaller in diameter than cables in classes 5 and 6 even when their cross sectional area is the same As a result cables with the same diameter from different classes may have different connection cross sections Solid and stranded sector shaped conductors are also used...

Page 215: ...ded case circuit breaker These terminal lugs vary in design depending on make All terminal lugs of this kind with the dimensions stipulated in standard IEC 60947 1 Annex P are basically suitable Cables and busbars Busbars In addition to cables the busbar is also widely used in electrical connections especially in panels Some of the reasons for using busbars include High curvature bending radii whi...

Page 216: ...of the breakers in such a way that all installation requirements are fulfilled To meet this objective an extensive portfolio of connection components is available Box terminal Bus connectors edgewise Wire connector with control wire tap Front bus connectors offset Wire connector Front bus connectors extended Wire connector large with control wire tap Nut keeper kit Wire connector large Nut keeper ...

Page 217: ...ly installed to insulate the termination area of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker and so provide protection against accidental contact A control wire tap can be implemented quickly using accessory components which are available by special order Terminal cover Rear insulating plate offset Terminal cover extended Phase barriers Terminal cover offset Control wire tap for busbars Insulating plate C...

Page 218: ...cates which type of cables or busbars are compatible which each connection system A basic distinction is made between front and rear connections The illustration in the table shows the 3 piece pack for the 3 pole molded case circuit breaker All connection systems are also available in 4 piece packs for 4 pole molded case circuit breakers 1 A box terminal can be installed at the right angled nut ke...

Page 219: ...chnology The connection components described above are identical for fixed mounted breakers for plug in and for draw out versions If additional insulation measures are necessary there may be differences between fixed mounted and draw out versions Connection technology available from or installed at the factory All 3VA molded case circuit breakers are available as standard with a nut keeper kit cli...

Page 220: ...ker The only exception is the box terminal as this can be used to connect busbars as well as cables Connection technology Cables and busbars Box terminal Solid conductor class 1 Wire connector with control wire tap Stranded conductor class 2 Wire connector Flexible conductors classes 5 and 6 Wire connector large with control wire tap Sector shaped conductor Wire connector large Flexible busbars Wi...

Page 221: ...s Page 232 for all 3VA molded case circuit breakers up to size 160 A The 3VA breaker is then shipped with preassembled box terminals An auxiliary connection can be implemented using a special control wire tap For further information please refer to chapter Auxiliary conductor terminal Page 269 In addition to directly connected cables flexible busbars can also be connected to box terminals The tabl...

Page 222: ...system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 220 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers 1 Cable connection Maximum current carrying capacity 400 A Flexible copper busbar No restrictions ...

Page 223: ... breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 221 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers 1 Cable connection Maximum current carrying capacity 400 A Flexible copper busbar No restrictions Box terminals can be ordered as a pack of 3 as a pack of 4 ...

Page 224: ... cable cross sections can be connected to both variants Note All control wire taps offered in the 3VA molded case circuit breaker portfolio are permitted only up to a maximum current of 15 A Suitable cable cross sections Cables up to a maximum of 2 5 mm2 can be connected The wire connector is an internal component i e it is contained within the external contour of the molded case circuit breaker A...

Page 225: ... 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 223 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers 1 Copper cable Maximum current carrying capacity 400 A Aluminum cable Maximum current carrying capacity 310 A ...

Page 226: ...ificate 224 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers 1 Copper cable Maximum current carrying capacity 400 A Aluminum cable Maximum current carrying capacity 310 A Wire connector with and without control wire tap can be ordered as a pack of 3 as a pack of 4 ...

Page 227: ...fered in the 3VA molded case circuit breaker portfolio are permitted only up to a maximum current of 15 A Suitable cable cross sections Cables up to a maximum of 2 5 mm2 can be connected The wire connector large is an external terminal i e it projects beyond the external contour of the breaker s termination area This means that cables with a larger cross section can be connected The terminal cover...

Page 228: ...ers with IEC certificate 226 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 The table below shows all the types and sizes of cable which can be connected to a wire connector large Wire connector large with or without control wire tap can be ordered as a pack of 3 as a pack of 4 ...

Page 229: ... molded case circuit breaker portfolio are permitted only up to a maximum current of 15 A Suitable cable cross sections Cables up to a maximum of 2 5 mm2 can be connected The wire connector 2 cables is an external terminal i e it projects beyond the external contour of the breaker s termination area The 2 cable capacity of the terminal allows cables with large cross sectional area to be connected ...

Page 230: ... with IEC certificate 228 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 The table below shows all the types and sizes of cable which can be connected to a wire connector 2 cables Wire connector 2 cables with or without control wire tap can be ordered as a pack of 3 as a pack of 4 ...

Page 231: ...n be used to implement a control wire tap The terminal cover extended plus the required assembly materials are supplied as standard with all distribution wire connectors 6 cables This is used for insulation and provides degree of protection IP4x at the front of the molded case circuit breaker and degree of protection IP2x at the infeed side and load side see chapter Auxiliary conductor terminal Pa...

Page 232: ...ection system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 230 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers Distribution wire connectors 6 cables can be ordered as a pack of 3 as a pack of 4 ...

Page 233: ...ions An auxiliary connection can be implemented using a special control wire tap For further information please refer to chapter Auxiliary conductor terminal Page 269 The table below shows all the types and sizes of cable which can be connected to wire connectors for the 3VA25 molded case circuit breaker The wire connectors for the 3VA25 molded case circuit breaker can be ordered as a pack of 3 as...

Page 234: ...onnections The diagram below illustrates all the components available for implementing a busbar or compression lug connection on the front panel of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker Connection technology Cables and busbars Bus connectors edgewise Busbars Front bus connectors offset Flexible busbars Front bus connectors extended Compression lugs Nut keeper kit ...

Page 235: ...gs directly to the terminal of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker An auxiliary connection can be implemented using a special control wire tap For further information please refer to chapter Auxiliary conductor terminal Page 269 The table below provides an overview of the minimum sizes of cables and busbars which can be installed using the nut keeper kit Nut keeper kits can be ordered as a pack of...

Page 236: ... of a 3VA molded case circuit breaker The front bus connectors therefore extend the terminal of the breaker All front bus connectors extended are supplied as standard with phase barriers to provide insulation between individual phases For further information please refer to chapter Insulating measures Page 246 An auxiliary connection can be implemented using a special control wire tap For further ...

Page 237: ...ith IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 235 The table below provides an overview of the minimum sizes of cables and busbars which can be installed using front bus connectors extended Front bus connectors extended can be ordered as a pack of 3 as a pack of 4 ...

Page 238: ...en pole centers of the terminals of the molded case circuit breaker Distance between pole centers with front bus connectors offset 3VA10 3VA11 35 mm 3VA12 3VA20 3VA21 3VA22 45 mm 3VA13 3VA14 3VA23 3VA24 70 mm All front bus connectors offset are supplied as standard with phase barriers to provide insulation between individual phases For further information please refer to chapter Insulating measure...

Page 239: ... with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 237 The table below provides an overview of the minimum sizes of cables and busbars which can be installed using front bus connectors offset Front bus connectors offset can be ordered as a pack of 3 as a pack of 4 ...

Page 240: ...e are fitted All bus connectors edgewise are supplied as standard with phase barriers to provide insulation between individual phases For further information please refer to chapter Insulating measures Page 246 An auxiliary connection can be implemented using a special control wire tap For further information please refer to chapter Auxiliary conductor terminal Page 269 The table below provides an...

Page 241: ...le lug connections The diagram below illustrates all the components available for implementing a busbar or compression lug connection on the rear panel of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker Connection technology Cables and busbars Nut keeper kit right angled Busbars Rear connection stud round Flexible busbars Rear connection stud flat Compression lugs ...

Page 242: ...ion lug to be connected at the rear Note Right angled nut keeper kits may only be connected to phases 1 3 and 5 top terminals owing to the gases expelled by 3VA molded case circuit breakers In addition a box terminal can also be attached to the right angled nut keeper kit allowing direct connection of a cable All right angled nut keeper kits are supplied as standard with phase barriers to provide ...

Page 243: ...th IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 241 The table below provides an overview of the minimum sizes of cables and busbars which can be installed using the right angled nut keeper kit Right angled nut keeper kits can be ordered as a pack of 3 as a pack of 4 ...

Page 244: ...19 A5E03603177010 03 Rear connection stud round The rear connection studs round can be installed to connect busbars and compression lugs to the rear panel of a 3VA molded case circuit breaker The dimensions of rear connection studs are given in the table below 1 Width across flats of the supplied lock nut ...

Page 245: ... can be ordered as a pack of 3 2 short connection studs and 1 long connection stud as a pack of 4 2 short studs and 2 long studs as a pack of 1 1 short connection stud as a pack of 1 1 long connection stud Note In order to achieve degree of protection IP40 terminal covers flat version must also be attached when a rear connection stud round is installed ...

Page 246: ...d flat can be installed to connect busbars and compression lugs to the rear panel of a 3VA molded case circuit breaker The rear connection stud flat can be rotated in steps of 45 i e it can be installed at an angle of 0 45 or 90 Note In order to achieve degree of protection IP40 terminal covers flat version must also be attached when a rear connection stud flat is installed ...

Page 247: ...f rear connection studs flat are stated in the table below Rear connection studs flat can be ordered as a pack of 3 2 short connection studs flat and 1 long connection stud flat as a pack of 4 2 short connection studs flat and 2 long connection studs flat as a pack of 1 1 short connection stud flat as a pack of 1 1 long connection stud flat ...

Page 248: ...ccessories 4 3 3 1 Insulating measures The portfolio of connection accessories includes a broad range of insulating measures The diagram below provides an overview of insulation accessories available for 3VA molded case circuit breakers Terminal cover Terminal cover extended Terminal cover offset Insulating plate Insulating plate offset Phase barriers ...

Page 249: ...tional insulation from the mounting plate Phase barriers are compatible with Box terminal Wire connector Front bus connectors extended included in scope of supply Front bus connectors offset included in scope of supply Bus connectors edgewise included in scope of supply Nut keeper kit right angled included in scope of supply Other insulation accessories Insulating plate or insulating plate offset ...

Page 250: ...e a marking on the inside face which can be drilled through before the cover is installed A voltage detector can be inserted through this hole to test for safe isolation WARNING Reduced degree of protection If a hole is drilled through the terminal cover degree of protection IP40 is no longer afforded Suitable precautions must be taken to safeguard against any hazards posed by this loss of protect...

Page 251: ...the panel mounting plate Front half pushed over the molded case circuit breaker from the front The insulating plate is fitted to the rear panel of the molded case circuit breaker and then secured by two screws to the front half of the terminal cover The terminal cover extended is also secured by two additional screws to the molded case circuit breaker itself The terminal cover extended is compatib...

Page 252: ...ured by two additional screws to the molded case circuit breaker itself The terminal cover offset is compatible with Front bus connectors offset Insulating plate and insulating plate offset In certain cases it may be necessary to provide insulation from the panel mounting plate see section Insulation measures in chapter Insulating measures Page 246 The insulating plates for the 3VA molded case cir...

Page 253: ...2 0VA10 2AA0 The article number of the side plate is 3VA9112 0SG20 DC insulating plate A DC insulating plate must be installed on 3 pole and 4 pole molded case circuit breakers for some applications Ue 415 V AC For IT system applications and for entry of incoming feeder cables through the bottom panel of the circuit breaker with non insulated mounting plate Ue 250 V DC with non insulated mounting ...

Page 254: ...on system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 252 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Insulating measures 1 The 3VA12 molded case circuit breaker requires a rear insulating plate in the case of infeed from below ...

Page 255: ...603177010 03 253 Insulation requirements for inputs outputs of the molded case circuit breakers The insulation requirements are represented by letters in the tables below These letters stand for the following insulation accessories Legend for insulation measures of molded case circuit breakers 3VA10 to 3VA24 ...

Page 256: ...603177010 03 Note All the insulation measures represent minimum requirements Covers can be replaced with higher quality covers Insulation measure A can be replaced with D and E Insulation measure B can be replaced with D and F Insulation measure E can be replaced with D Insulation measure L can be replaced with K ...

Page 257: ...Accessories 4 3 Connection system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 255 Insulation measures for 3VA11 molded case circuit breaker 1 pole ...

Page 258: ...EC certificate 256 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Insulation measures for 3VA10 3VA 11 molded case circuit breakers 2 pole 3 pole 4 pole 1 Insulating plate 3VA911 0SG10 must always be used with these systems 2 This connection type is only permissible for terminals 1 3 5 3 ...

Page 259: ...stem 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 257 1 Insulating plate 3VA911 0SG10 must always be used with these systems 2 This connection type is only permissible for terminals 1 3 5 3 ...

Page 260: ...tion system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 258 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Insulation measures for 3VA12 molded case circuit breaker 1 This connection type is only permissible for terminals 1 3 5 ...

Page 261: ...Accessories 4 3 Connection system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 259 1 This connection type is only permissible for terminals 1 3 5 ...

Page 262: ... system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 260 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Insulation measures for 3VA13 and 3VA14 molded case circuit breakers 1 These terminals are only permissible for connections 1 3 5 ...

Page 263: ...Accessories 4 3 Connection system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 261 1 These terminals are only permissible for connections 1 3 5 ...

Page 264: ...tem 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 262 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Insulation measures for 3VA20 3VA21 and 3VA22 molded case circuit breakers 1 This connection type is only permissible for terminals 1 3 5 ...

Page 265: ...Accessories 4 3 Connection system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 263 1 This connection type is only permissible for terminals 1 3 5 ...

Page 266: ...system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 264 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Insulation measures for 3VA23 and 3VA24 molded case circuit breakers 1 This connection type is only permissible for terminals 1 3 5 ...

Page 267: ...Accessories 4 3 Connection system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 265 1 This connection type is only permissible for terminals 1 3 5 ...

Page 268: ... for insulation measures of 3VA25 molded case circuit breaker 1 Spare part included in the scope of supply of the terminals below 3VA950 0JB23 3VA950 0JG23 3VA950 0JB32 3VA950 0JG32 2 Spare part included in the scope of supply of the terminals below 3VA960 0JJ43 3VA960 0JC43 3 Included in the scope of supply of the circuit breaker ...

Page 269: ...Accessories 4 3 Connection system 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 267 Insulation measures for 3VA25 molded case circuit breaker ...

Page 270: ...is guaranteed only if the unit is installed and wired correctly Non insulated cables and busbars With non insulated cables and busbars and bus connectors extended or bus connectors offset the unit is classed as finger safe IP2X if it is also equipped with an extended or offset terminal cover This protection is guaranteed only if the unit is installed and wired correctly External wire connectors Ex...

Page 271: ...onents from the 3VA molded case circuit breaker equipment portfolio 1 Maximum current carrying capacity 15 A Note A maximum current limit of 15 A applies to all control wire taps for 3VA molded case circuit breakers and must not be exceeded The control wire tap must be taken into account when configuring the molded case circuit breaker Suitable cable cross sections Cables up to a maximum of 2 5 mm...

Page 272: ...article number The wire connector is then supplied with a hole for the control wire tap A ring terminal can be installed in this hole The screw required is supplied Control wire tap for box terminal This control wire tap is inserted in the box terminal with the cable The following connections can be selected for the control wire tap Bare conductor Wire end ferrule Ring terminal Cable lug connector...

Page 273: ...This control wire tap is installed at the 3VA molded case circuit breaker with the busbar It can also be installed using Front bus connectors extended Front bus connectors offset Bus connectors edgewise Nut keeper kits right angled The following connections can be selected for the control wire tap Bare conductor Wire end ferrule Ring terminal Cable lug connector ...

Page 274: ... between the 3VA molded case circuit breaker and the panel For certain applications e g cyclic inspections or service it must be possible to replace the 3VA molded case circuit breakers quickly To meet this requirement 3VA molded case circuit breakers can be converted to plug in and draw out units The main differences between plug in units and draw out units are convenience of operation and the po...

Page 275: ...hich the molded case circuit breaker is moved into the draw out socket by means of a crank handle in order to connect the breaker to the main circuits The operator can clearly read from a position indicator whether the breaker is properly connected to the main circuits or is 100 safely isolated from them so that it can be withdrawn Cable connection With plug in and draw out circuit breakers the ca...

Page 276: ... breaker position ON arcs can form between contacts and result in irreparable damage to the circuit breaker or the electrical installation and possibly cause physical injury to personnel Do not move the 3VA molded case circuit breaker into or out of the plug in socket or the socket of the draw out unit unless the main contacts are open i e unless the breaker is in the OFF position Before moving th...

Page 277: ...ion for fixed mounting as a plug in version and a draw out version as shown in the table below Apart from the complete kit for plug in or draw out technology a plug in or draw out conversion kit for the 3VA molded case circuit breaker can be ordered as a separate item These conversion kits are used to prepare 3VA molded case circuit breakers in advance so that ready assembled units are available a...

Page 278: ...efit of this design feature is that all terminal and connection variants of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker are fully compatible with the corresponding plug in or draw out unit To facilitate the ordering process the components used in combination with plug in and draw out units have been given separate article numbers Furthermore an optional terminal cover for the molded case circuit breaker c...

Page 279: ... complete kit for plug in or draw out technology 4 fastening bolts metric thread Phillips pan head The fastening bolts are used to attach the relevant socket unit to a mounting plate or supporting stay Sets of fastening bolts can also be ordered separately as spare parts Fastening bolts with an inch thread are also available Mounting positions The permissible mounting positions are described in Ch...

Page 280: ...r example when clear visual evidence of safe electrical isolation of circuits is essential e g when overhaul work is in progress Description With a plug in system the molded case circuit breaker is moved into and out of the plug in socket manually WARNING Risk of large magnetic forces in the event of short circuits Accident hazard posed by short circuit events The molded case circuit breaker can b...

Page 281: ... the scope of supply of the molded case circuit breaker 4 pole version No additional mounting screws in the scope of supply of the plug in unit 4 mounting screws from the scope of supply of the molded case circuit breaker Plug in contacts for attachment to the main terminals of the molded case circuit breaker 3 pole 6 plug in contacts 4 pole 8 plug in contacts Autotrip plunger labeled Plug in 2 sc...

Page 282: ...switch disconnector in molded case circuit breaker design For 3 pole version up to 250 A 2 assembly bolts For 3 pole version up to 630 A 4 assembly bolts For 4 pole version up to 630 A 4 assembly bolts Plug in contacts for attachment to the main terminals of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker 3VA molded case circuit breaker Screw mounted terminal cover for the molded case circuit breaker Autotrip...

Page 283: ...orms safety functions in operation When a 3VA molded case circuit breaker is converted to a 3VA plug in unit this plunger is installed from the rear of the device and latched The plunger performs safety functions in operation It prevents the molded case circuit breaker from being switched to the ON position if the breaker is not correctly bolted to the socket For further information see also secti...

Page 284: ...n the circuit breaker side is mounted on the underside of the molded case circuit breaker using the cable cages and is electrically connected to the internal accessories Appropriate openings and cable ducts are provided in the molded case circuit breaker for routing stranded wires The plug in socket half of the auxiliary circuit connector is inserted in the socket and electrically connected to the...

Page 285: ...or further information please refer to chapter Position signaling switches Page 295 Padlocks for preventing insertion of a molded case circuit breaker The socket unit can be locked with padlocks to prevent unauthorized insertion of a molded case circuit breaker during service calls and inspections Using these locks to prevent insertion and operation of a molded case circuit breaker helps to protec...

Page 286: ...in circuits Remote signaling of molded case circuit breaker positions INSERTED The 3VA molded case circuit breaker is properly inserted and bolted to the socket WITHDRAWN The bolts have been removed and the 3VA molded case circuit breaker removed Plug in socket can be locked by padlocks to prevent insertion of a molded case circuit breaker Degree of protection IP20 at all termination points No gro...

Page 287: ... clear visual evidence of safe electrical isolation of plant sections must be provided at short notice so that work can commence Draw out versions of 3VA molded case circuit breakers are also suitable for applications which require that molded case circuit breakers or switch disconnectors can be replaced very rapidly when necessary In the draw out version the 3VA molded case circuit breaker is sup...

Page 288: ...plunger is correctly installed see below Move the molded case circuit breaker into a defined position NOTICE Gear damage The following operations will lead to irreparable damage of the draw out socket gear Molded case circuit breaker is in DISCONNECT position Insertion of the crank handle position indicator changes to UNBLOCK and counterclockwise turning of the crank handle toward DISCONNECT Molde...

Page 289: ... safety lock slide underneath the breaker status indication downwards as indicated by the arrow 3 Remove the molded case circuit breaker Components of a complete kit for draw out technology A complete kit for draw out technology contains all the components required to convert the fixed mounting version of a molded case circuit breaker or switch disconnector to a draw out version Draw out socket in...

Page 290: ...ker 3 pole 6 plug in contacts 4 pole 8 plug in contacts Side walls with guide bolts for mounting on the molded case circuit breaker Autotrip plunger labeled Draw out 2 screw mounted terminal covers for the molded case circuit breaker Plug in contacts for attachment to the main terminals of the molded case circuit breaker Side walls with guide bolts for mounting on the molded case circuit breaker S...

Page 291: ...NG Make sure that the autotrip plunger is correctly installed The molded case circuit breaker cannot be safely moved into or out of the socket without an autotrip plunger Moving it into or out of the socket when the main contacts are closed breaker position ON can cause arcs to form between contacts and result in irreparable damage to the circuit breaker or the electrical installation and possibly...

Page 292: ...t end half of the auxiliary circuit connector with the movable telescopic rail is inserted in the socket and electrically connected to the customer s installation When the molded case circuit breaker is inserted into the draw out unit an electrical connection between the internal accessories in the breaker and the customer s installation is quickly established Note Plug in and draw out units use d...

Page 293: ...ing unit on the right side wall of the draw out socket The plastic frame is simple to pull out The crank handle opening is mechanically sealed when the plastic frame is in the OUT position Openings for padlocks in plastic frame Up to three padlocks Shackle diameter 6 mm to 8 mm 0 25 to 0 31 Attach padlocks 1 Move the molded case circuit breaker into the CONNECT TEST or DISCON position The breaker ...

Page 294: ...CT TEST or DISCON position The cylinder lock utilizes the locking mechanism of the plastic frame This is evident from the way the plastic frame moves into or out of the socket as the cylinder lock is turned Signaling of locked unlocked status The locked or unlocked status of a draw out unit can be signaled electrically This requires the installation of a position signaling switch 3VA9987 0KB00 in ...

Page 295: ...the draw out socket must be equipped with the communications interface for the draw out unit This kit allows the position of the molded case circuit breaker in the draw out unit to be picked up and transferred to the COM060 communication module and from there to the higher level communication network For further information about the communication kit for draw out units please refer to chapter Com...

Page 296: ...n the door feedthrough to help the user identify the current position of the molded case circuit breaker as it is moved into or out of the panel Since mounting dimensions may vary slightly however these markings should be regarded as a rough guide only The crank handle mechanism provides the user with feedback information about the molded case circuit breaker position e g whether it has been corre...

Page 297: ...ividual product variants Position signaling switches These auxiliary switches are capable of signaling a variety of states via electrical connections The position signaling switch is available in only one version Applications Signal Position of breaker in the draw out unit Signal Draw out unit locked open Signal Plug in unit MCCB correctly bolted to plug in socket The position signaling switches a...

Page 298: ... position signaling switch is inserted in slot a or b Only one position signaling switch per position is usually installed The remaining free slots can be used for the signaling switches of the communication link kit or for an additional position signaling switch If the molded case circuit breaker in the draw out unit is moved into a defined position with the crank handle the corresponding positio...

Page 299: ...603177010 03 297 Depending on the position of the molded case circuit breaker in the draw out unit the outputs of the position signaling switches assume one of the following states Signal Draw out unit locked open Slot for position signaling switch for signal Draw out unit locked open Plastic frame for padlock locking unit ...

Page 300: ...r a cylinder lock available as retrofit component The position of the molded case circuit breaker cannot be changed when the draw out is locked In the locked state the opening for the crank handle is mechanically sealed and the handle cannot be inserted To lock the unit using padlocks the padlock locking unit on the draw out unit must be pulled out manually so that the shackles of the padlocks can...

Page 301: ...naling switch of the plug in socket Mechanical system for actuation of position signaling switches when the bolt is tightened Bolt hole which determines the signal output by the position signaling switches With this application the position signaling switches indicate whether the molded case circuit breaker is inserted in the plug in socket and secured by at least one bolt The reason for this appl...

Page 302: ...the right hand side wall according to the color coding of the cables see diagram below It is irrelevant whether the switches are inserted in slots a or b CONNECT Position signaling switch with green cables TEST Position signaling switch with blue cables DISCON Position signaling switch with red cables The remaining slots are normally used to install standard position signaling switches 2 Remove th...

Page 303: ...the COM100 COM800 breaker data server Auxiliary circuit connector Plug in technology Draw out technology Auxiliary circuit connectors are required only if the molded case circuit breaker to be converted to plug in or draw out technology is equipped with internal accessories Plug in units use a different design of auxiliary circuit connector than draw out units The number of auxiliary circuit conne...

Page 304: ...uit connector Cable cage Cable cages are used to attach the breaker end half of the auxiliary circuit connector to the underside of the molded case circuit breaker Slot numbers are also printed on the cable cages The design of the cable cages for the top and bottom halves of the molded case circuit breaker is different so that the cages cannot be mixed up or installed in the wrong position The fix...

Page 305: ...ocket end Latching element socket end The socket end half of the auxiliary circuit connectors is simply snapped into the socket Various cable routing openings and ducts are provided in the socket and the molded case circuit breaker For further details please refer to the operating instructions for the complete kits for plug in or draw out technology See also Cable cage Page 306 ...

Page 306: ...eration of a molded case circuit breaker even when the panel door is closed the draw out version of a molded case circuit breaker to be electrically isolated from or connected to the installation while the panel door is closed prevention of access to live components inside the panel Door feedthroughs are mounted over the front of the molded case circuit breaker and securely attached to the breaker...

Page 307: ...ers are included in the scope of supply of the complete kits and the conversion kits for plug in and draw out technology These feature molded grips to ease withdrawal of the molded case circuit breaker from its socket Since it requires significant force to remove a molded case circuit breaker from its socket the plug in terminal covers are bolted to the contact unit These terminal covers can be or...

Page 308: ...ages please refer to chapter Auxiliary circuit connector Page 301 Cable cages consist of a top half and a bottom half These parts are designed such that they cannot be mounted in the wrong position at the rear of the molded case circuit breaker Cable cages are included in the scope of supply of the conversion kits and complete kits for converting molded case circuit breakers to plug in or draw out...

Page 309: ... case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 307 4 4 7 2 Overview of technical specifications Technical specifications of the accessories for internal components of molded case circuit breakers in plug in and draw out technology ...

Page 310: ... COM060 communication module A molded case circuit breaker which requires a communications interface to transfer signals must be equipped with a COM060 communication module When internal accessories are integrated in a molded case circuit breaker auxiliary circuit connectors and cable cages for plug in and draw out technology must also be installed Door feedthroughs are required only if the molded...

Page 311: ...rs available for 3VA molded case circuit breaker are listed below Front mounted rotary operator optionally with door interlock Door mounted rotary operator Fixing bracket for long shafts Variable depth adapter for draw out units Supplementary handle for door mounted rotary operator Side wall mounted rotary operator optionally with mounting plate The following accessories are available for all manu...

Page 312: ...03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 4 5 1 Opening closing and resetting the 3VA molded case circuit breaker Opening and closing To close the 3VA molded case circuit breaker Turn the manual operator to the ON I position To open the 3VA molded case circuit breaker Turn the manual operator to the OFF O position ...

Page 313: ...oves automatically from the ON I to the TRIP position The molded case circuit breaker remains in the tripped state until the manual operator is reset 1 Clear the fault which has caused the molded case circuit breaker to trip 2 Turn the manual operator counter clockwise to the limit stop RESET position at or just past OFF O The manual operator remains in the OFF O position 3 Turn the manual operato...

Page 314: ...sions With door interlock Without door interlock Front mounted rotary operator with door interlock Indication of the breaker status on off trip see below Front mounted rotary operator without door interlock Handle with mechanism for up to 3 padlocks Device for up to 3 padlocks Trip unit button PUSH TO TRIP Door contact door interlock element Defeat function door interlock element Cylinder lock dev...

Page 315: ...ase circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 313 Indication of the breaker status on front mounted rotary operator ON Breaker closed OFF Breaker open TRIP Breaker tripped RESET Reset following a trip Mounting position ...

Page 316: ...tary operator is turned to position ON I Overriding the door interlock The door interlock can be overridden by a deliberate action This means that the door can be opened with the operator in position ON I e g so that maintenance can be carried out Door position switch Door interlock Defeat function Procedure 1 Press the door interlocking pin with a sharp object 2 Hold the pin down while the door i...

Page 317: ...position ON I in order to close the molded case circuit breaker 2 Press the button PUSH TO TRIP with a tool such as a screwdriver The front mounted rotary operator moves from position ON I to position TRIP The molded case circuit breaker is now in the tripped state 3 Turn the front mounted rotary operator counter clockwise to the limit stop RESET position at or just past OFF O The front mounted ro...

Page 318: ...ible to operate the molded case circuit breaker through the panel door without opening the door Door mounted rotary operator Indication of the breaker status ON TRIP mounting position OFF RESET For mounting position see chapter Front mounted rotary operator Page 312 Handle with device for up to 3 padlocks Tolerance compensation Device for up to 3 padlocks Cylinder lock device type Ronis Trip unit ...

Page 319: ...e door interlock The door interlock can be overridden by a deliberate action This means that the door can be opened with the operator in position ON I e g so that maintenance can be carried out The door interlock can also be completely deactivated by a small modification on the inside of the handle The panel door can then also be opened at any time without additional measures if the circuit breake...

Page 320: ... 2 Hold the pin down while the door is opened See also https support industry siemens com cs ww en view 80600132 Tolerance compensator Door mounted rotary operators are supplied as standard with a tolerance compensator This device compensates any potential minor offset between the rotary switch of the cubicle doors and the shaft of the door mounted rotary operator Tolerance compensator ...

Page 321: ...door mounted rotary operator to the OFF O position 2 Open the panel door 3 Use a tool to turn the shaft to the ON I position in order to close the molded case circuit breaker Alternatively the supplementary handle for the door mounted rotary operator can also be used to close the breaker 4 Press the button PUSH TO TRIP with a tool such as a screwdriver The door mounted rotary operator moves from p...

Page 322: ...lded case circuit breaker can now be closed again Supplementary handle for door mounted rotary operator The supplementary handle can be used to operate the molded case circuit breaker when the cubicle door is open Use the supplementary handle to close the molded case circuit breaker A deliberate action is required to turn the molded case circuit breaker to the ON I position 1 Push in the supplemen...

Page 323: ...603177010 03 321 Variable depth adapter The variable depth adapter enables adjustment of the travel distance Connect Test Disconnect when using draw out technology As a result the panel door does not have to be opened in the Connect Test and Disconnect positions See also chapter Draw out technology Page 285 ...

Page 324: ...lded case circuit breaker to be operated through the right hand or left hand side wall of the cubicle Side wall mounted rotary operator Handle with device for up to 3 padlocks Side wall of cubicle Device for up to 3 padlocks Device for cylinder lock Trip unit button PUSH TO TRIP Switching position indicator ON TRIP mounting position OFF RESET For mounting position see chapter Front mounted rotary ...

Page 325: ...mounted rotary operator is available in a version with mounting plate for molded case circuit breakers up to 250 A The mounting plate can be installed on the right hand or left hand side panel The space on the mounting plate can be used to install other components If there is insufficient space available on the mounting plate to install terminals a terminal plate can be bolted to the cubicle ...

Page 326: ... 4 5 5 1 Locking by the handle The following manual operators can be locked by the handle Front mounted rotary operator Door mounted rotary operator Side wall mounted rotary operator Up to three padlocks with a shackle diameter of between 5 and 8 mm can be used to lock the rotary operators Padlocks are not included in the scope of supply Front mounted rotary operator Lockable switching positions P...

Page 327: ...r cannot be closed nor can the cubicle door be opened The door interlock cannot be overridden Position ON I Possible only if the door mounted rotary operator or the side wall mounted rotary operator has been modified accordingly during installation Note No impairment of protection functions Locking the rotary operators in the ON I position does not impair the protective functionality of the molded...

Page 328: ...diameter of between 5 and 8 mm or by means of cylinder locks type Ronis Manual operators can be interlocked only by means of cylinder locks type Ronis In addition the door mounted rotary operator and side wall mounted rotary operator at the masking plate in the panel door or side panel can also be locked using cylinder locks type Kaba Padlocks and cylinder locks are not included in the scope of su...

Page 329: ...g the cylinder lock insert for interlocking it is possible to establish a mutual interlock between an unlimited number of rotary operators This requires that the keys of all molded case circuit breakers locked in the open position are removed from the lock and stored in a safe place Only the key of the rotary operator which is in the ON I position is left in the cylinder lock This key cannot be re...

Page 330: ...nual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Locking with cylinder lock Kaba The door mounted rotary operator and the side wall mounted rotary operator can be locked by means of a cylinder lock type Kaba fitted in the panel door or side panel The cylinder lock type Kaba is not included in the scope of supply ...

Page 331: ...of protection When fitted with an escutcheon see illustration below a front mounted rotary operator installed in the cubicle door has degree of protection IP30 Note To ensure that the control cabinet door can still be opened the front mounted rotary operator must not project over the cover frame by more than 5 mm when the door is closed ...

Page 332: ...edge of the handle of the front mounted operator of the door mounted rotary operator or side wall mounted rotary operator lights up to indicate the switching position of the circuit breaker The illumination kit can be ordered with the operator as a pre assembled accessory or individually as a retrofit component The illumination kit operates on a 24 V DC supply Its power consumption is 0 16 W ...

Page 333: ...er without having to attach anything to the front of the circuit breaker Its compact design cover size of 45 mm and the DIN rail mounting option make this MO310 side mounted motor operator especially suitable for Building distribution boards Distribution boards MO310 side mounted motor operators are also used in conjunction with automatic transfer control devices MO310 motor operator PUSH TO TRIP ...

Page 334: ...03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Description The switchstick on the front panel clearly shows the switching position of the molded case circuit breaker The MO310 side mounted motor operator meets the requirements pertaining to isolating features stipulated by IEC EN 60947 1 Switchstick on the front panel ...

Page 335: ...es 4 6 Motor operators 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 333 LED status displays See also chapter Faults causes of faults and rectification of faults Page 338 ...

Page 336: ...L or AUTO mode when the plastic cover is opened MANUAL or closed AUTO MANUAL When the plastic cover is open the MO310 side mounted motor operator is in MANUAL mode The switchstick on the front panel can be operated to move the molded case circuit breaker to the ON I or OFF O position AUTO If the plastic cover is closed the MO310 side mounted motor operator is operated via control cables e g via pu...

Page 337: ...19 A5E03603177010 03 335 LOCK The MO310 side mounted motor operator can be interlocked to prevent reclosing by operating the locking bar in the OFF O position The locking device can be locked with up to three padlocks shackle diameter 5 0 mm to 8 0 mm Padlocks are not included in the scope of supply ...

Page 338: ...ck to the OFF O position The molded case circuit breaker is open OFF O The contacts are open Closing and opening in AUTO mode The plastic cover is closed The MO310 side mounted motor operator is in AUTO mode The 3VA molded case circuit breaker can only be closed or opened by means of electrical signals Close the 3VA molded case circuit breaker by means of an electrical ON signal at the terminal bl...

Page 339: ...reaker has tripped the selected reset mode determines the response of the motor operator in the TRIP position Response of MO310 side mounted motor operator to tripping of the molded case circuit breaker depending on the selected reset mode Connection diagram for control of the MO310 motor operator The MO310 motor operator is edge controlled i e it reacts only to the positive edge of an ON or OFF c...

Page 340: ...and internal fault Device defective refers to a fault or defect in the motor operator which cannot be rectified The device must be replaced This can be caused by a defective microswitch for example Internal error refers to faults which can be rectified e g an undefined switching position fault during automatic RESET excessively long switching times If the motor operator fault condition cannot be r...

Page 341: ... commands transmitted via electrical control cables can be a pushbutton or a PLC for example Motor operators must also used in conjunction with automatic transfer control devices MO320 motor operator Handle for manual operation Characteristic data of the molded case circuit breaker Connecting terminals for power supply AC DC depending on version LED TRIP Seal Indication of the breaker status ON OF...

Page 342: ...on of the breaker status and an LED labeled TRIP The indication directly reflects the status of the actuating shaft With its clear breaker status indication the motor operator MO320 meets the requirements pertaining to isolating features stipulated by IEC EN 60947 1 Indication of the breaker status on the front panel LED status displays See also chapter Faults causes of faults and rectification of...

Page 343: ...nual operation of the handle AUTO When the plastic window is closed the motor operator MO320 is in AUTO mode The motor operator can be operated via control cables e g in response to signals issued by a pushbutton or by control commands output by a PLC LOCK The motor operator can be locked in the OFF O position to prevent reclosure of the breaker The padlock locking device snaps out if the slide ab...

Page 344: ...it breaker Closing and opening in MANUAL mode The plastic window is open the motor operator is in MANUAL mode The supply to the LEDs is also disconnected but the motor operator remains fully operational Close the 3VA molded case circuit breaker Turn the handle clockwise until the breaker status indicator displays ON I The molded case circuit breaker is now ON I The contacts are closed ...

Page 345: ...he 3VA molded case circuit breaker can only be closed or opened by means of electrical signals Close the 3VA molded case circuit breaker by means of an electrical ON signal at the terminal block The molded case circuit breaker is ON I The contacts are closed The switching position indicator on the front panel of the motor operator displays ON I Open the 3VA molded case circuit breaker by means of ...

Page 346: ...ghts up Reset mode setting The method by which the 3VA molded case circuit breaker is reset by the motor operator depends on the selected reset mode Reset modes The reset mode can be set After the molded case circuit breaker has tripped the selected reset mode determines the response of the motor operator in the TRIP position Motor operator response to tripping of the 3VA molded case circuit break...

Page 347: ...ms see chapter Circuit diagrams Page 539 The MO320 motor operator is edge controlled i e it reacts only to the positive edge of an ON or OFF command at the relevant terminals 3 and 4 In this case the OFF signal is dominant i e the motor operator will be switched off in response to an OFF edge even if an ON signal is applied The MO320 requires a pause period of 80 ms between the end of an OFF signa...

Page 348: ...Accessories 4 6 Motor operators 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 346 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 4 6 2 3 Faults causes of faults and rectification of faults ...

Page 349: ...eaker to be remotely controlled in fieldbus systems associated with the 3VA range Connecting terminals Cylinder lock installation option type Ronis for mode interlocking OFF button Tool insertion slot for manually winding up the stored energy operator Installation option for mechanical operating cycles counter ON button Slot for storing tool for manual wind up PUSH TO TRIP test button Locking devi...

Page 350: ...r operator with SEO520 stored energy operator features an indication of the breaker status and an LED labeled TRIP The clear breaker status indication allows the SEO520 motor operator to meet the requirement pertaining to isolating features stipulated by IEC EN 60947 1 Indication of the breaker status on the front panel LED status displays Stored energy operator status display ...

Page 351: ...L manual mode AUTO remote control mode LOCK locked These are selected using a slide switch on the front of the SEO MANUAL In MANUAL mode slide switch on the left the SEO520 motor operator can only be operated using the buttons on the front panel of the SEO520 motor operator AUTO In AUTO mode slide switch in the middle the SEO520 motor operator is operated via control cables e g via pushbuttons or ...

Page 352: ...ton causes the contacts of the molded case circuit breaker to close Operating the OFF O button causes the contacts to open This is not performed by means of a TRIP It is an actual switch off operation In AUTO mode In AUTO mode the molded case circuit breaker can be closed and opened by means of electrical signals at the terminal block Versions with the communication module can be closed and opened...

Page 353: ...ase circuit breaker is reset by the SEO520 motor operator depends on the selected reset mode Selectable reset mode The reset mode can be set After the molded case circuit breaker has tripped the selected reset mode determines the response of the motor operator in the TRIP position Response of SEO520 motor operator to tripping of the molded case circuit breaker depending on the selected reset mode ...

Page 354: ...trolled i e it reacts only to the positive edge of an ON or OFF command at the relevant terminals 3 and 4 In this case the OFF signal is dominant i e the motor operator will be switched off in response to an OFF edge even if an ON signal is applied The SEO520 requires a pause period of 80 ms between the end of an OFF signal and the edge of an ON signal Since the OFF signal is dominant it does not ...

Page 355: ...an be caused by a defective microswitch for example Internal error refers to faults which can be rectified e g an undefined switching position fault on automatic RESET excessively long switching times If the motor operator fault condition cannot be rectified by remotely switching it ON OFF again the following actions are necessary Ensure that the rotary switch for RESET mode is in a defined state ...

Page 356: ...l the molded case circuit breaker The signal transmission takes place via an SEO COM adapter to the COM060 communication module in the right hand accessory compartment of the molded case circuit breaker 1 Insert the COM060 communication module and the SEO COM adapter in the molded case circuit breaker 2 Break off the assembly support of the SEO COM adapter 3 Fit the SEO520 in the mounting position...

Page 357: ...r lock type Ronis at the front The lock kit comprises a cylinder lock with four possible key versions and the SEO specific lock insert The cylinder lock interlocks the selected operating mode MANUAL AUTO LOCK to prevent any unauthorized change of operating mode Operating cycles counter The mechanical operating cycle counter can be installed at the front It counts the number of ON OFF cycles from t...

Page 358: ...tted in the HP version 3VA9988 0AA11 due to requirements pertaining to air and creepage distances in the right hand accessory compartment of the molded case circuit breaker This warning notice is relevant for cases where an SEO520 motor operator with a communication option is used in an application without communication If the SEO520 motor operator is connected to a communication system the COM060...

Page 359: ...Accessories 4 6 Motor operators 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 357 4 6 4 Technical specifications MO310 motor operator ...

Page 360: ...Accessories 4 6 Motor operators 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 358 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 MO320 motor operator ...

Page 361: ... 7 Locking and interlocking 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 359 SEO520 motor operator with stored energy operator Details of breaking capacity of inputs outputs ...

Page 362: ...VA molded case circuit breakers in the OFF O or ON I position A molded case circuit breaker cannot be operated when it is locked Locking a molded case circuit breaker in the OFF O position In order to prevent closure of a 3VA molded case circuit breaker it can be locked in the OFF O position by a padlock Once it is locked the 3VA molded case circuit breaker is safely locked in the OFF O position I...

Page 363: ...rized person The TRIP function i e the protective functionality of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker is not affected by locking the breaker in the ON I position In the event of a fault the 3VA molded case circuit breaker trips in the normal way 4 7 1 2 Interlocking The available interlocking devices can be used to implement a mutual interlock between at least two 3VA molded case circuit breakers...

Page 364: ...or 3VA molded case circuit breakers Front interlock Rear interlock Front interlock All front interlocks are installed on the front panel of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker Front interlocks make it impossible to install some other external accessories e g motor operator rotary operators They also partially restrict access to internal accessory compartments Rear interlock The rear interlock does...

Page 365: ...the 3VA molded case circuit breaker 4 7 2 1 Padlock device for the handle The padlock device for the handle is directly attached to the handle of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker and latched in place Note For installation instructions please refer to operating instructions Padlock device for the handle When the padlock device for the handle is installed the 3VA molded case circuit breaker can b...

Page 366: ...ety precaution and prevents accidental locking of the breaker in the ON position Metal pin Padlock devices in INSTA distribution boards Installed padlock devices for the handle of 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers in rated current versions 100 A 160 A and 250 A have a cover size of 45 mm They are therefore suitable for installation in INSTA distribution boards Installation of other accessories Whe...

Page 367: ...en locked Cylinder locks type Ronis can be fitted to all types of 3VA molded case circuit breaker The cylinder lock is installed in an accessory compartment of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker To provide a cylinder lock the following two components need to be ordered One cylinder lock type Ronis One lock and two keys are always included in the order Selection of the lock number is highly flexib...

Page 368: ...the lock to the switching mechanism The article number includes the adapter kit and two cylinder lock housings One cylinder lock housing locking is used for locking applications and the other housing interlocking for interlocking applications Slide for locking in the OFF position Slide for locking in the ON position Cylinder lock housing for locking Cylinder lock housing for interlocking ...

Page 369: ...er kit with OFF position slide Cylinder lock housing for locking Actuating lever Cylinder lock type Ronis Accessory cover 1 Remove the accessory cover from the 3VA molded case circuit breaker 2 Drill a hole through the accessory cover at the position marked on the rear face and smooth down the drilled surface with a file 3 Insert a cylinder lock type Ronis and the locking version of the cylinder l...

Page 370: ...is for other applications Cylinder locks type Ronis can also be used in the following applications For locking the racking distance in draw out units see chapter Draw out technology Page 285 For locking in the manual operators of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker see chapter Manual operators Page 309 Installation of other accessories The installation of the cylinder lock in the accessory compart...

Page 371: ...ory compartments not only to lock molded case circuit breakers see chapter Cylinder locks for locking the 3VA molded case circuit breaker Page 365 but also to implement mutual interlocks between an unlimited number of 3VA molded case circuit breakers The purpose of this system is to ensure that only one single 3VA molded case circuit breaker included in the interlock application can be in the ON I...

Page 372: ...ncludes the adapter kit and two cylinder lock housings Slide for locking in the OFF position Slide for locking in the ON position Locking version of cylinder lock housing Interlocking version of cylinder lock housing If for example three 3VA molded case circuit breakers are to be interlocked three cylinder locks type Ronis with the same lock number and 3 adapter kits suitable for the particular 3V...

Page 373: ... Ronis Accessory cover 1 Remove the accessory cover from the 3VA molded case circuit breaker 2 Drill a hole through the accessory cover at the position marked on the rear face and smooth down the drilled surface with a file 3 Insert a cylinder lock type Ronis and the interlocking version of the cylinder lock housing in the drilled hole and connect it securely to the accessory cover via the actuati...

Page 374: ...functioning of the interlock only one must remain in the entire interlock arrangement This one key serves as the release instrument for only one molded case circuit breaker at a time 1 Move all 3VA molded case circuit breakers in the interlock arrangement to the OFF position and lock them turn the cylinder lock to the horizontal locked position 2 Remove all keys All 3VA molded case circuit breaker...

Page 375: ...position 2 Turn the cylinder lock to the vertical locked position and remove the key This 3VA molded case circuit breaker is now safely locked in the OFF O position and cannot be operated 3 Use the same key to turn the cylinder lock of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker to be released to the horizontal unlocked position 4 Move the handle of the released 3VA molded case circuit breaker to the ON I...

Page 376: ...le A mutual interlock between up to three molded case circuit breakers can be implemented by means of the front Bowden cable interlock module This interlock functions according to the blocking principle If one of the circuit breakers included in the interlock is unlocked the Bowden cables move in such a way as to ensure that the other molded case circuit breakers are locked in the OFF O position I...

Page 377: ...e circuit breaker at any one time As a result only one 3VA molded case circuit breaker at a time can be operated and only one molded case circuit breaker can be in the ON I position 3VA1 160 molded case circuit breaker blocked by slide 3VA2 250 molded case circuit breaker released by slide Note For installation instructions please refer to operating instructions Sliding bar modules Bowden cable le...

Page 378: ...ded case circuit breakers Possible combinations of handle positions When a cable interlock module using a Bowden cable is installed to interlock two 3VA molded case circuit breakers the following combinations of handle position are possible When a cable interlock module using a Bowden cable is installed to interlock three 3VA molded case circuit breakers the following combinations of handle positi...

Page 379: ...g bar Side plate Locking slide 1 Attach two side plates to the sides of the 3VA molded case circuit breakers 2 Attach the locking slide securely to the two side plates Locking the handle The handle of the 3VA molded case circuit breaker to be locked is blocked when the locking slide is moved into position Up to three commercially available padlocks shackle diameter 4 5 to 8 mm can be fitted to loc...

Page 380: ...combinations can be implemented with the sliding bar Interlocks can be implemented between the same rated current versions of molded case circuit breakers 3VA11 with 3VA11 3VA12 with 3VA12 3VA13 3VA14 3VA23 3VA24 with 3VA13 3VA14 3VA23 3VA24 3VA20 3VA21 3VA22 with 3VA20 3VA21 3VA22 Not available for 3VA25 All 2 pole see note below 3 pole and 4 pole molded case circuit breakers of the same size can...

Page 381: ...ossible combinations of of accessories Page 186 4 7 4 Rear interlock Rear interlock The rear interlock system is capable of creating an interlock between two 3VA molded case circuit breakers and does not restrict the number of accessories which can be assembled on the front panel of the molded case circuit breaker The rear interlock operates according to the following principle When one molded cas...

Page 382: ...ng modules Molded case circuit breaker 2 Panel mounting plate Mounting accessories Interlocking rod Note The mounting frame for the rear interlocking rod can only be used with fixed mounted molded case circuit breakers For installation instructions please refer to the operating instructions for the rear interlock Scope of supply One article number always includes Two interlocking modules Mounting ...

Page 383: ...re possible All molded case circuit breakers 3VA11 3VA12 3VA13 3VA14 and 3VA20 3VA21 3VA22 3VA23 3VA24 can be independently interlocked Mutual interlocks can be implemented between all 2 pole 3 pole and 4 pole molded case circuit breakers Handle positions When a rear interlock is installed between two 3VA molded case circuit breakers the following combinations of handle position are possible ...

Page 384: ...3603177010 03 Aid to facilitate installation of rear interlock An installation aid is available for all 3VA molded case circuit breakers It facilitates installation of the rear interlock and reduces the amount of work required to the panel mounting plate Mounting plates specific to molded case circuit breaker DIN rail ...

Page 385: ... breaker Install rear interlock Bolt the DIN rails to the adapter plates 2 Bolt the assembled installation frame to the panel mounting plate No further work to the panel mounting plate is required The same rear interlock combinations can be implemented regardless of whether or not the installation aid is used Note For installation instructions please refer to the operating instructions for the rea...

Page 386: ...lengthened The tappet extension transfers the interlocking motion of the modules through the plug in socket or the draw out socket Interlocking module Plug in or draw out socket Tappet extension Molded case circuit breaker The rear interlock for plug in or draw out units is available as a complete kit containing all the required components Two interlocking modules Mounting accessories Interlocking...

Page 387: ...icate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 385 Interlock combinations The same rear interlock combinations can be implemented for plug in and draw out versions as for fixed mounted versions Note Plug in and draw out technology cannot be used in conjunction with mounting plates and profile rails ...

Page 388: ...n insulation fault for example induces a voltage in the secondary winding of a summation current transformer The evaluation electronics system monitors the induced voltage and transmits a trip command to the RCD trip unit if the trip criterion is fulfilled The molded case circuit breaker with residual current protection combination is designed to ensure that the molded case circuit breaker contact...

Page 389: ...t protective cover so that the 30 mA setting range cannot be changed Fire protection IΔn 300 mA Protection in the case of indirect contact Ground fault protection While residual current devices attached to the circuit breakers are supplied with voltage from all connected phases of the system to be monitored the modular residual current device MRCD is supplied from a 1 phase auxiliary voltage sourc...

Page 390: ...ices are optimally designed for installation in distribution boards Features The key features of the RCD310 and RCD510 series are Type A Response current IΔn adjustable in eight steps from 0 03 A to 5 A Compact L shaped design Cover size 45 mm 3 and 4 pole versions LEDs to signal ready state and pre alarms Tripped signal at device and via electrical contacts Signal must be acknowledged via the RES...

Page 391: ...D310 available only up to 160 A 3VA11 RCD510 available up to 250 A Supplied connection technology RCD510 3VA12 molded case circuit breaker is supplied with the necessary connection components 1 set of box terminals Advantages Slimline side mounted design 30 mm leaves space for other components in the distribution board The residual current devices the 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers and the 3VA1...

Page 392: ... and via electrical contacts Signal must be acknowledged via the RESET button on the residual current device Suitable for use in 1 phase and 3 phase systems Special characteristics The differences between the two RCD320 and RCD520 residual current devices designed for loadside mounting are explained below Time delay RCD320 without time delay instantaneous RCD520 with an adjustable delay time Δt fr...

Page 393: ... residual current display unit selectable Response current IΔn adjustable in Type B 8 steps from 0 03 A to 5 A Type B 4 steps from 0 03 A to 0 3 A Delay time Δt adjustable in 10 steps from 0 to 10000 ms Compact design Cover size 45 mm 3 and 4 pole versions LEDs to signal ready state pre alarm and MONITORING mode Integrated auxiliary contacts for tripped signals and pre alarms Signal must be acknow...

Page 394: ...o a fieldbus communication system Graded alarm system Features The key features of the RCD820 series are Residual current devices available with ratings up to 630 A Type A Response current IΔn adjustable in ten steps from 0 03 A to 30 A Delay time Δt adjustable in ten steps from 0 to 10000 ms 3 and 4 pole versions LEDs to signal ready state pre alarms and communication status Auxiliary contacts fo...

Page 395: ...se refer to Chapter Modular residual current device Page 478 Further tested combinations available on request The key features of the MRCD are Digital modular residual current device type A compliant with IEC 60947 2 Annex M Response current IΔn adjustable in seven steps from 0 03 A to 3 A Delay time Δt adjustable in twelve steps from 0 to 10 s Compact design Cover size 45 mm Suitable for 2 pole 3...

Page 396: ...nual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 4 8 1 1 Possible combinations of residual current devices and 3VA circuit breakers 3p 3 pole 4p 4 pole F Fixed mounted circuit breaker PI Plug in circuit breaker DO Draw out circuit breaker 1 Cannot be combined with switch disconnector 2 3 pole version in 4 pole enclosure ...

Page 397: ...n mounted on a molded case circuit breaker or switch disconnector the specifications of the breaker or disconnector remain unchanged with respect to the following characteristics Standards Conductor cross sections Use of connection accessories Isolating features Selective behavior When a basic type residual current device is mounted on a 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker or a 3VA1 switch disconnect...

Page 398: ...of circuit breaker and residual current device is optional i e it can be connected at the top or bottom The performance of the residual current devices is not impaired by regenerative feedback from motors Device type Residual current devices without an additional letter at the end of the short code e g RCD520 meet the requirements for device type A i e they are capable of detecting all sinusoidal ...

Page 399: ...e Article number Maximum rated operational current rated operational voltage and frequency Rated insulation voltage and rated impulse strength Device type Transparent protective cover over setting buttons Location and date of manufacture Setting button for response current Only suitable for use in 3 phase systems LED ACTIVE and pre alarm Knowledge Manager RESET button tripped display Contact hazar...

Page 400: ...e and frequency Rated insulation voltage and rated impulse strength Device type Transparent protective cover over setting buttons Location and date of manufacture Setting button for delay time Only suitable for use in 3 phase systems Setting button for response current Knowledge Manager LED ACTIVE and pre alarm Contact hazard protective cover over main current paths with sealing option RESET butto...

Page 401: ...lay elements Ready signals and alarms Ready signal of the residual current device The LED labeled ACT stands for ACTIVE and lights up when the residual current device is ready Pre alarm Both the Basic RCD310 and the Basic RCD510 feature an alarm LED labeled AL pre alarm which lights up promptly to indicate potential shutdown of the installation due to residual current ...

Page 402: ...e but also as a mechanical indication that the unit has tripped If a residual current is detected or the button TEST is pressed the button RESET is automatically released and so signals that the residual current device has tripped Even when the residual current device is at zero potential the RESET remains in the TRIP position Residual current device is operating nor mally and has not tripped Resi...

Page 403: ...vice is commissioned Testing and resetting the residual current device Testing Depending on operating conditions the test button on the front panel of the residual current device should be pressed in order to function test the device The test button is labeled with the letter T If the test button is pressed the device is tested immediately irrespective of the current delay time setting If the test...

Page 404: ...vice and reclose the main contacts of the molded case circuit breaker 1 Press the RESET button on the residual current device The tripped signal at the signaling contacts is canceled the residual current device is now reset 2 Reset and switch on the molded case circuit breaker or switch disconnector Note If the main contacts of the molded case circuit breaker switch disconnector are closed before ...

Page 405: ...has a dedicated setting range The corresponding delay time is set as soon as the button is latched in the setting range If the white setting arrow is resting between two setting ranges the residual current device trips instantaneously in response to residual currents The factory setting for the delay time is 0 ms The delay time is not adjustable on the RCD310 The RCD310 always trips instantaneousl...

Page 406: ...rent cover over the settings buttons can be optionally sealed Note In order to protect personnel it is necessary to seal the transparent protective cover so that the 30 mA setting range cannot be changed Contact hazard protective cover over main current paths including sealing option After the residual current device RCD310 or RCD510 has been mounted on the 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker or 3VA1...

Page 407: ...ons are located underneath a contact hazard protective cover Alarm switches TRIP IND TRIP INDICATOR A tripped signal can be output via the floating contact for display via a warning lamp for example This trip alarm switch operates as soon as the residual current exceeds the response current setting value and has therefore caused the residual current device to trip The standard trip alarm switch ha...

Page 408: ...t be capable of switching a 5 mA current with a voltage supply of 24 V DC The RCR functions as a shunt trip allowing the circuit breaker to be tripped by remote control External tripping of the molded case circuit breaker or switch disconnector via the RCR does not affect the residual current device In other words neither the tripped display on the residual current device nor the auxiliary contact...

Page 409: ...se circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 407 Status indicators The table below illustrates the behavior of pre alarm and tripped signals on RCD310 and RCD510 devices in response to various user actions and residual currents ...

Page 410: ...circuit breakers with IEC certificate 408 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Terminal labeling and cable installation Labeling of terminals The labels for individual terminals are printed on the rear of the contact hazard protection cover for auxiliary contacts ...

Page 411: ...rk For an overview of all approvals please refer to Appendix Page 647 For all queries relating to approvals please contact Technical Support Page 10 Technical specifications In A Specifies the highest permissible rated operational current of the molded case circuit breaker switch disconnector with which the residual current device may be combined Ue V Specifies the operating voltage range of the r...

Page 412: ...r No tools are required 1 Push the molded case circuit breaker switch disconnector onto the residual current device along the guides at the top 2 Push the molded case circuit breaker switch disconnector backwards until its rear panel is flush with the rear panel of the residual current device 3 Place the contact hazard protective cover over the circuit breaker RCD assembly 4 Attach the assembly to...

Page 413: ...nology Box terminals of the molded case circuit breaker Phase barriers Summation current transformer With this technology the cables are simply guided through the summation current transformer and connected directly to the box terminals of the molded case circuit breaker or switch disconnector The phase barriers not only ensure safe operation but also serve as a guide for correct routing of cables...

Page 414: ...ded case circuit breaker or switch disconnector This release is installed in the accessory compartment to the left of the handle The RCR and the connecting cable are included in the scope of supply of the side mounted residual current device The release is connected to the RCR contacts on the residual current device via a plug in connection and receives a trip command if the residual current reach...

Page 415: ...tion i e they detect and signal residual currents but do not trip the molded case circuit breaker or switch disconnector and therefore do not interrupt the circuit To operate the RCD310 or RCD510 purely as a display unit the residual current release RCR and its connecting cable are not installed The residual current device can perform all its normal functions e g status signaling in display mode N...

Page 416: ...it breakers with IEC certificate 414 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Function overview The table below provides an overview of all the functions and data which are available in the residual current device environment Value can be read Value can be edited Commands ...

Page 417: ...CD520 RCD320 Circuit breaker Type designation Standard Approvals LED ACTIVE and pre alarm Knowledge Manager Rated insulation voltage and rated impulse strength Location and date of manufacture Device type Product version Article number Maximum rated operational current rated operational voltage and frequency Setting button for response current Transparent protective cover over setting buttons Test...

Page 418: ...n voltage and rated impulse strength Location and date of manufacture Device type Product version Article number Maximum rated operational current rated operational voltage and frequency Setting button for delay time Setting button for response current Transparent protective cover over setting buttons Test button test device RESET button tripped display Auxiliary contacts Contact hazard protective...

Page 419: ...lay elements Ready signals and alarms Ready signal of the residual current device The LED labeled ACT stands for ACTIVE and lights up when the residual current device is ready Pre alarm Both the Basic RCD320 and the Basic RCD520 feature an alarm LED labeled AL pre alarm which lights up promptly to indicate potential shutdown of the installation due to residual current ...

Page 420: ...ce but also as a mechanical indication that the unit has tripped If a residual current is detected or the button TEST is pressed the button RESET is automatically released and so signals that the residual current device has tripped Even when the residual current device is at zero potential the RESET remains in the TRIP position Residual current device is operating normally and has not tripped Resi...

Page 421: ...current device is commissioned Testing and resetting the residual current device Testing Depending on operating conditions the test button on the front panel of the residual current device should be pressed in order to function test the device The test button is labeled with the letter T If the test button is pressed the device is tested immediately irrespective of the current delay time setting I...

Page 422: ...eled with the letter R The following actions must be taken in order to reset the residual current device and reclose the main contacts of the molded case circuit breaker 1 Press the RESET button on the residual current device The tripped signal at the signaling contacts is canceled the residual current device is now reset 2 Reset and switch on the molded case circuit breaker Note The molded case c...

Page 423: ...of 3000 ms Each delay time has a dedicated setting range The corresponding delay time is set as soon as the button is latched in the setting range If the white setting arrow is resting between two setting ranges the residual current device trips instantaneously in response to residual currents The factory setting for the tripping delay is 0 ms The delay time is not adjustable on the RCD320 The RCD...

Page 424: ... cover over the settings buttons can be optionally sealed Note In order to protect personnel it is necessary to seal the transparent protective cover so that the 30 mA setting range cannot be changed Contact hazard protective cover over main current paths and auxiliary contacts including sealing option After the residual current device RCD320 or RCD520 has been mounted on the 3VA1 molded case circ...

Page 425: ...y contacts which perform different functions are located underneath the contact hazard protective cover Alarm switch TRIP IND TRIP INDICATOR A tripped signal can be output via the floating contact for display via a warning lamp for example This trip alarm switch operates as soon as the residual current exceeds the response current setting value and has therefore caused the residual current device ...

Page 426: ...424 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 The terminal designations of the relevant contact are shown in the diagram below Status indicators The table below illustrates the behavior of pre alarm and tripped signals on RCD320 and RCD520 devices in response to various user actions and residual currents ...

Page 427: ... the CE mark For an overview of all approvals please refer to Appendix Page 647 For all queries relating to approvals please contact Technical Support Page 10 Technical specifications In A Specifies the highest permissible rated operational current of the molded case circuit breaker with which the residual current device may be combined Ue V Specifies the operating voltage range of the residual cu...

Page 428: ...sh the residual current device backwards until its rear panel is flush with the rear panel of the molded case circuit breaker 4 Screw the molded case circuit breaker to the residual current device Special connecting screws are provided on the line side of the residual current device for this purpose 5 Place a contact hazard protective cover over the circuit breaker RCD assembly 6 Reinstall the loa...

Page 429: ...pped by means of a direct acting tappet which engages in the breaker mechanism from the residual current device The electromagnetic trip unit is integrated in the residual current device Function overview The table below provides an overview of all the functions and data which are available in the residual current device environment Value can be read Value can be edited Commands ...

Page 430: ...nt protective cover over setting buttons Approvals Selection slide switch for MONITORING RCD mode LED ACTIVE pre alarm and MONITORING Button for setting tripping characteristic type B type B Knowledge Manager Setting button for response current Rated insulation voltage and rated impulse strength Setting button for delay time Location and date of manufacture Test button test device Device type RESE...

Page 431: ...w Display elements Ready signal alarms and monitoring Ready signal of the residual current device The LED labeled ACT stands for ACTIVE and lights up when the residual current device is ready to operate Pre alarm The Basic RCD520B features an alarm LED labeled AL which lights up promptly to indicate potential shutdown of the installation due to residual current ...

Page 432: ... Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Monitoring The MONITORING LED indicates the operating mode of the RCD520B When the selection slide switch is set to MONITORING the MONITORING LED is lit and the ACT LED flashes RCD520B Basic functions purely as a display unit without a tripping function LED displays ...

Page 433: ...e but also as a mechanical indication that the unit has tripped If a residual current is detected or the button TEST is pressed the button RESET is automatically released and so signals that the residual current device has tripped Even when the residual current device is at zero potential the RESET remains in the TRIP position Residual current device is operating normally and has not tripped Resid...

Page 434: ...r connections is thus unnecessary On completion of the tests the circuit breaker must be pushed back into position before the residual current device is commissioned Testing and resetting the residual current device Testing Depending on operating conditions the test button on the front panel of the residual current device should be pressed in order to function test the device The test button is la...

Page 435: ...al current device trips the molded case circuit breaker due to a high residual current or actuation of the test button the RESET button on the RCD is released RCD mode must be selected At the same time the trip alarm switch which is mechanically coupled with the RESET button also signals that a trip has occurred The RESET button is labeled with the letter R The following actions must be taken in o...

Page 436: ...ween type B according to IEC 62423 and IEC 60947 2 and type B according to DIN VDE 0664 400 for IΔn 30 to 300 mA and for frequencies over 1 kHz The same conditions apply for type B as for type B i e the tripping characteristics of type B and type B are identical up to 1 kHz With device type B however the frequency range for the detection of residual currents extends up to 20 kHz Tripping takes pla...

Page 437: ...ponse current is set to 0 03 A the delay time setting is deactivated and the breaker is tripped instantaneously in order to afford personal protection in the case of direct contact Note In order to protect personnel it is necessary to seal the transparent protective cover so that the 30 mA setting range cannot be changed The factory setting for the response current is 0 03 A Button for setting the...

Page 438: ...itch on the molded case circuit breaker The LED labeled ACT now lights up RCD mode on the residual current device or the ACT LED flashes and the MONITORING LED lights up monitoring mode the residual current device is ready 5 Reduce the setting for the response current until the LED labeled AL lights up The residual current is now 30 higher than the response current setting 6 By turning the setting...

Page 439: ...37 Selecting the operating mode Selection switch for RCD MONITORING mode Two different operating modes can be selected using the selection switch on the RCD520B RCD mode The device functions as a residual current device in RCD mode When IΔ IΔn the residual current device trips the molded case circuit breaker by means of a plunger ...

Page 440: ...ck on until the fault has been rectified and the RESET button has been pressed The residual current device is set to RCD mode as supplied MONITORING mode In MONITORING mode the device functions purely as a display unit In this mode the ACT LED flashes and the MONITORING LED is lit If the residual current exceeds the response current set on the RCD520B this does not result in tripping of the molded...

Page 441: ... Proper functioning of the selection switch is continuously monitored In the event of a malfunction the device automatically switches to RCD mode internally thereby excluding the possibility of a safety related risk Overview of selection settings in conjunction with IΔn 1 Note If IΔn 0 03 A the circuit breaker trips instantaneously irrespective of the setting of Δt Note Observe the operating instr...

Page 442: ...the transparent cover over the settings buttons can be optionally sealed Note In order to protect personnel it is necessary to seal the transparent protective cover so that the 30 mA setting range cannot be changed Contact hazard protective cover over main current paths and auxiliary contacts including sealing option After the residual current device RCD520B has been mounted on the 3VA11 molded ca...

Page 443: ... IND TRIP INDICATOR A tripped signal can be output via this auxiliary switch e g for connection to a warning lamp This trip alarm switch operates as soon as the residual current exceeds the set response current irrespective of whether the residual current device is in RCD or MONITORING mode Since the relay for the tripped signal TRIP IND is a bistable relay the relay contact states remain stored e...

Page 444: ...switches back to the original state in the event of a power outage The standard auxiliary switches for pre alarms and tripped signals have changeover contacts and screw type connections The terminal designations of the relevant contact the maximum rated voltage and the current carrying capacity are shown in the diagram below Each relay contact has a maximum rated operational current of 5 A at 250 ...

Page 445: ...isolation including double insulation between the auxiliary current paths and the main circuit Requirement 1 Molded case circuit breakers equipped with a residual current device are operated with a rated operational voltage of 480 V AC 2 The combination is installed at the distribution system level overvoltage category III according to DIN EN 60947 1 Annex H If these two requirements are met the s...

Page 446: ...certificate 444 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Status indicators The table below illustrates the behavior of pre alarm and tripped signals on RCD520B devices in response to various user actions and residual currents Scenario A Residual current device is in RCD mode infeed at the top ...

Page 447: ...Accessories 4 8 Residual current devices 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 445 Scenario B Residual current device is in RCD mode infeed at the bottom ...

Page 448: ...cessories 4 8 Residual current devices 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 446 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Scenario C Residual current device is in MONITORING mode infeed at the top ...

Page 449: ...ssories 4 8 Residual current devices 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 447 Scenario D Residual current device is in MONITORING mode infeed at the bottom ...

Page 450: ...ears the CE mark For an overview of all approvals please refer to Appendix For all queries relating to approvals please contact Technical Support Page 10 Technical specifications In A Specifies the highest permissible rated operational current of the mold ed case circuit breaker with which the residual current device may be combined Ue V Specifies the operating voltage range of the residual curren...

Page 451: ...residual current device backwards until its rear panel is flush with the rear panel of the molded case circuit breaker 4 Screw the molded case circuit breaker to the residual current device Special connecting screws are provided on the line side of the residual current device for this purpose 5 Place a contact hazard protective cover over the circuit breaker RCD assembly 6 Reinstall the loadside c...

Page 452: ...t device Periodic self test In addition to manually checking the proper functioning of the residual current device by pressing the test button cyclic self tests are performed inside the residual current device Checks are performed periodically for example to ensure that the microcontroller is functioning properly the physical connection between the printed circuit board and the maglatch is interru...

Page 453: ...it breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 451 Function overview The table below provides an overview of all the functions and data which are available in the residual current device environment Value can be read Value can be edited Commands ...

Page 454: ...ct version Auxiliary contacts Article number Type designation Maximum rated operational current rated operational voltage and frequency LED ACTIVE communication pre alarm Setting button for response current Tripped display Transparent protective cover over setting buttons Knowledge Manager Test button test device Setting button for delay time Approval Rated insulation voltage and rated impulse str...

Page 455: ...dual current device The LED labeled ACT stands for ACTIVE and lights up when the device is ready to operate Communication status The LED labeled COM stands for COMMUNICATION and indicates the communication status of the residual current device Pre alarms The Advanced RCD820 has two LEDs labeled AL1 ALARM 1 and AL2 ALARM 2 which light up successively or simultaneously to promptly indicate potential...

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Page 457: ...rip command or actuation of the test button the trip is signaled mechanically on the RCD i e by a rotating disk Residual current device is operating nor mally and has not tripped Residual current device has tripped Note In the case of infeed from below an auxiliary switch must be connected by means of auxiliary contacts CB S to ensure correct functioning of the tripped display for description see ...

Page 458: ... current device is commissioned Testing and resetting the residual current device Testing Depending on operating conditions the test button on the front panel of the residual current device should be pressed in order to function test the device The test button is labeled with the letter T If the test button is pressed the device is tested immediately irrespective of the current delay time setting ...

Page 459: ... the 0 03 A to 10 A range If the response current is set to 30 A the device detects only residual currents of type AC i e purely sinusoidal currents Each response current has a dedicated setting range The corresponding response current is set as soon as the button is latched in the setting range If the white setting arrow is resting between two setting ranges the residual current device is automat...

Page 460: ...se current and the delay time 1 Switch off the molded case circuit breaker 2 Open the transparent protective cover over the setting buttons 3 Adjust the setting values for response current and delay time on the residual current device to the maximum value in each case 4 Switch on the molded case circuit breaker The LED labeled ACT on the residual current device now lights up the residual current d...

Page 461: ...rent protective cover so that the 30 mA setting range cannot be changed Contact hazard protective cover over main current paths and auxiliary contacts including sealing option After the residual current device RCD820 has been mounted on the 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker a contact hazard protective cover is installed over the main current paths to protect against direct contact This cover can be...

Page 462: ...itch operates as soon as the residual current reaches or exceeds the response current setting value and has therefore caused the residual current device to trip Switches with changeover contacts and screw type connections are used as standard as auxiliary switches for pre alarms and tripped signals The terminal designations of the relevant contact the maximum rated voltage and the current carrying...

Page 463: ...nction the customer must connect for example a pushbutton NO contact to terminals 1Y1 and 1Y2 by means of a two core twisted cable which must not be more than 300 m in length The switching contact should have a minimum breaking capacity of 5 V 1 mA The residual current device trips if the pushbutton is actuated for at least 2 seconds The terminals 1Y1 and 1Y2 are galvanically isolated from the mai...

Page 464: ... in the accessory compartment of the molded case circuit breaker The auxiliary switch is then connected to terminals 2Y1 and 2Y2 of the floating contact CB S It is necessary to use an unshielded or shielded twisted pair cable no more than 1 m in length with a maximum capacitance of 36 nF as well as a maximum resistance of 50 ohms total length out and back When the molded case circuit breaker is re...

Page 465: ...reakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 463 Status indicators The table below illustrates the behavior of pre alarm and tripped signals on RCD820 devices in response to various user actions and residual currents 1 Infeed at top 2 Infeed at bottom ...

Page 466: ... the CE mark For an overview of all approvals please refer to Appendix Page 647 For all queries relating to approvals please contact Technical Support Page 10 Technical specifications In A Specifies the highest permissible rated operational current of the molded case circuit breaker with which the residual current device may be combined Ue V Specifies the operating voltage range of the residual cu...

Page 467: ...ackwards until its rear panel is flush with the rear panel of the molded case circuit breaker 4 Screw the molded case circuit breaker to the residual current device Special connecting screws are provided on the line side of the residual current device for this purpose 5 Place a contact hazard protective cover over the circuit breaker RCD assembly 6 Reinstall the loadside connection components of t...

Page 468: ...n the slide over the interface X3 RCD The slide is fitted as a protective guard e g to protect the interface against soiling 3 Insert one end of the connecting cable into the interface on the residual current device The interfaces and the connecting cable are labeled to ensure that the cable ends are inserted in the right interfaces Note Plug in or remove the RCD ETU cable only when the residual c...

Page 469: ...cting cable is free of silicone and halogen and is electrically isolated from the main circuits The connecting cable is included in the scope of supply Tripping The residual current device utilizes the maglatch of the electronic trip unit ETU in order to trip the molded case circuit breaker It therefore needs to be connected to the ETU of the molded case circuit breaker This connection is made by ...

Page 470: ...s ETU is installed Communications interface The RCD ETU connecting cable not only carries the trip command but also acts as the communications interface between the residual current device and the 3VA communication system Precondition for interface functionality The 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker is equipped with a communication capable electronic trip unit ETU 5 series or 8 series The molded ca...

Page 471: ...otor operator 2 Reset in combination with motor operators 3 On request 4 8 2 5 Special operating modes of residual current devices Residual current devices also function in 1 and 2 phase operation They are unrestricted in functionality including the test circuit if at least 2 conductors are connected 2 pole operation The phases can be selected freely Please note the following 1 Adhere to the permi...

Page 472: ... 3 phase operation with respect to the parameter settings of the residual current device IΔn or Δt or the trip unit of the molded case circuit breaker e g Ir Ii Connection of residual current device for 1 phase operation The following 3 and 4 pole molded case circuit breakers equipped with a residual current device can be operated in a single phase L to N with 2 pole switching Loadside residual cu...

Page 473: ...erated in two phases L to L with 2 pole switching Loadside residual current devices for 3VA1 RCD320 and RCD520 Permissible rated operational voltage 127 480 VAC 50 60 Hz Side mounted residual current devices for 3VA1 RCD310 and RCD510 Permissible rated operational voltage 127 480 VAC 50 60 Hz Loadside residual current devices for 3VA2 RCD820 Permissible rated operational voltage 127 690 VAC 50 60 ...

Page 474: ...Accessories 4 8 Residual current devices 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 472 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 4 8 2 6 Technical specifications RCD type A ...

Page 475: ...ate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 473 1 85 V AC minimum voltage with phase to neutral conductor for operation of the test function 2 Reset by means of the circuit breaker handle 3 Via MO or SEO 4 Requirement The 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker is equipped with an ETU 5 series or 8 series ...

Page 476: ...Accessories 4 8 Residual current devices 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 474 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 477: ...ssories 4 8 Residual current devices 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 475 RCD type B 1 The 3 pole version of RCD520B is installed in a 4 pole enclosure ...

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Page 479: ...Accessories 4 8 Residual current devices 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 477 ...

Page 480: ...d with molded case circuit breakers from the 3VA2 range The MRCD is installed on a DIN rail 35 mm as close as possible to the molded case circuit breaker switch disconnector Operating principle The MRCD is connected to a summation current transformer through which all live conductors including neutral conductor where applicable must be routed The residual current is detected in the summation curre...

Page 481: ...kers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 479 Front view Parameterization of the MRCD For a description of MRCD parameterization procedures and other operating options please refer to the operating instructions for the unit Summation current transformer ...

Page 482: ...icate 480 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Suitable summation current transformers Depending on the rated operational current or maximum current of the circuit to be monitored the following summation current transformers can be used MRCD type A MRCD type B 5SV8101 4KK 5SV8111 4KK 0 2000 Hz ...

Page 483: ... the summation current transformer Note With MRCD type A the summation current transformer used for the application must have an inside diameter which is at least 1 5 times larger than the outside diameter of the conductors which pass through it With MRCD type B the inside diameter must be at least 2 times larger If the combination MRCD summation current transformer trip unit and molded case circu...

Page 484: ...ate 482 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Combinations of molded case circuit breaker MRCD and shunt trip undervoltage release Modular residual current devices molded case circuit breakers and shunt trips or undervoltage releases UVR can be combined as indicated in the tables below MRCD type A ...

Page 485: ...ories 4 8 Residual current devices 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 483 MRCS type B 1 Cannot be combined with 3VA23 and 3VA24 molded case circuit breakers ...

Page 486: ...l visualization of 3VA molded case circuit breakers A 3VA molded case circuit breaker can utilize all these functions only if a COM060 communication module is installed in the 3VA breaker and connected to a COM800 breaker data server for up to eight 3VA molded case circuit breakers or a COM100 breaker data server for one breaker You can find detailed information on the communication module and bre...

Page 487: ...em architecture for 3VA The central components of communication capable 3VA molded case circuit breakers are the ETUs 5 series or 8 series You can find additional information in the 3VA Communication System Manual There the components are regarded only as suppliers of information or receivers of commands Typical communication partners are SIMATIC S7 powermanager While reference is frequently made ...

Page 488: ...7KM PAC Switched Ethernet PROFINET expansion module to PROFINET IO and PROFIenergy as well as Modbus TCP 7KM PAC RS 485 expansion module for Modbus RTU 3VA molded case circuit breakers are typically linked to the power monitoring software powermanager or the automation concept TIA Totally Integrated Automation via a communication network 3VA molded case circuit breakers can also be connected to th...

Page 489: ...to all the connected 3VA molded case circuit breakers and the following components COM060 communication module ETUs 5 series and 8 series Position signaling switch for draw out socket 7KM PAC PROFIBUS DP expansion module 7KM PAC Switched Ethernet PROFINET expansion module 7KM PAC RS 485 expansion module 4 9 3 1 Area of application The COM800 COM100 breaker data server can be used to link 3VA molde...

Page 490: ...t interface e g DSP800 powermanager and temporarily powerconfig 4 9 4 Communication with ETUs Electronic trip units allow detailed setting of protection parameters from a central location They record measured variables and maintenance information in order to support power and installation monitoring The electronic trip units ETUs provide the following protection functions Overload protection L L L...

Page 491: ...of the DSP800 displays the status and maximum current of all 3VAs All the detailed information about individual molded case circuit breakers can be selected via the efficiently structured menu This includes Measured values of ETU 5 series and 8 series ETU setting parameters Status Diagnostics With firmware version 2 07 up to three 3WL10 3VA27 circuit breakers can also be shown on the DSP800 displa...

Page 492: ... 3VA Statistical analysis of 3VA Readout of measured variables such as energy current voltage and power from 3VA molded case circuit breakers Readout of minimum and maximum values from 3VA molded case circuit breakers Diagnostics of 3VA The PC on which powerconfig is installed is connected to the 3VA molded case circuit breaker by means of the COM800 COM100 breaker data server optionally with modu...

Page 493: ...ed to one another from a technical organizational or some other perspective Electronic trip units ETU the EFB300 external function box and the communication structure can be commissioned easily by means of the powerconfig software On completion of the commissioning process the ETU settings can be stored as a project on the PC and printed out powerconfig can also be used to perform ETU trip tests A...

Page 494: ...7010 03 powerconfig supports a variety of different device communication links depending on the SENTRON device used USB Ethernet Modbus TCP PROFINET PROFIBUS MODBUS RTU The possible means of connection of the COM800 COM100 breaker data server are described in detail in the 3VA Communication system manual see Reference documents Page 10 ...

Page 495: ...olded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 493 With 3VA molded case circuit breakers and 3 series ETUs powerconfig is linked to the ETU interface via the USB interface on the PC and the interface on the TD500 test device ...

Page 496: ...or Not only is this system able to display values but also to monitor and archive them for later analysis In addition the load monitoring function is capable of monitoring a specified setpoint and making recommendations as to which loads should be connected and disconnected Identifying savings potential The power monitoring software has been tested by the TÜV Rheinland for its suitability to suppo...

Page 497: ...al function box receives information from the ETU via a cable connection This information can be used to output active trip alarms and tripping reasons configurable using powerconfig via four digital outputs Zone selective interlocking ZSI see chapter Zone selective interlocking ZSI Page 82 can also be implemented via the EFB300 The EFB300 also supplies the ETU with power which means that the ETU ...

Page 498: ... server e g the status of a door contact transmitter Functions of the digital outputs With the powerconfig software application it is possible to selectively assign signals transmitted by the connected ETU to the four digital outputs of the EFB300 powerconfig can be accessed via the TD500 test device or by means of the COM800 or COM100 breaker data server through the interface to the communication...

Page 499: ... communication capability Limit values 4 The 8 series ETUs offer a total of four limit value settings Almost all measured values are available for monitoring These can be assigned a hysteresis and an additional time delay In the event of upward or downward violation of the set measured value a limit value violation is generated which can be output via the EFB300 outputs and also transmitted via th...

Page 500: ...lded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 498 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Overview of functions available with EFB300 external function box 1 ETU860M starter protection and motor protection 2 ETU350M motor protection 3 ETU550M motor protection ...

Page 501: ...ng ZSI has been developed in order to control the total breaking time in low voltage networks with multiple molded case circuit breakers connected in series Advantage of ZSI Regardless of the number of series connected molded case circuit breakers all short circuits in the network can be cleared within a maximum time period of 50 ms Short circuit clearance times should be minimized particularly in...

Page 502: ...nection of a dedicated EFB300 external function box to each 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker The EFB300 allows molded case circuit breakers to communicate with one another a capability which is a basic requirement for the ZSI function To permit utilization of the ZSI function EFB300 external function boxes must be interconnected as illustrated below See also Zone selective interlocking ZSI Page 82...

Page 503: ...st function Operating mode The EFB300 external function box is in operating mode during operation Operation of the EFB300 is indicated by steady illumination of the LED labeled ACT If a tripped signal is present at an output output is activated the user can acknowledge the signal or reset the output This can be done by various methods By application of a signal to the digital input of the EFB300 B...

Page 504: ...on box 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 502 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 LED states in operating mode Steady illumination Flashing Off Simultaneous flashing of all LEDs indicates that the EFB300 is defective Flashing ...

Page 505: ...mine whether the digital outputs and the ZSI bus are functioning properly and wired correctly The LED labeled ACT flashes to indicate that test mode is active The powerconfig software can also be used to test outputs Activating test mode and performing tests 1 In order to activate test mode press the SET button for at least 2 seconds until all the LEDs for the outputs light up briefly Test mode is...

Page 506: ...3 2019 A5E03603177010 03 2 Press the SET button briefly LED ZSI_OUT flashes the ZSI output is selected 3 In order to activate the selected output press the SET button for longer than 2 seconds The LED of the selected output changes from flashing to steady illumination to indicate activation of the selected output ...

Page 507: ... SET button again for longer than 2 seconds The LED of the activated output will change from steady illumination to flashing The output is deactivated but still selected 5 In order to select the next output press the SET button briefly The LED of the next output starts to flash the output is selected 6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 in order to check the wiring of all digital outputs in succession ...

Page 508: ...SET button is not pressed for a period of three minutes after selection of an output test mode is terminated automatically and the EFB300 reverts to operating mode Alternative method After working through the entire menu structure only the LED labeled ACT flashes press the SET button for longer than 2 seconds LED states in test mode Steady illumination Flashing Off ...

Page 509: ...Accessories 4 10 EFB300 external function box 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 507 4 10 6 Technical specifications ...

Page 510: ...Accessories 4 11 Test devices 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 508 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 511: ...of test devices 1 One energy transformer one Rogowski coil 2 Via powerconfig 4 11 1 TD300 activation and trip box The TD300 activation and trip box is a mobile battery operated local test device Its purpose is To supply the ETU with power so that the ETU can be parameterized when the molded case circuit breaker is switched off and de energized To test and service the electronic trip unit ETU The p...

Page 512: ...g in connector for insertion in the test socket on the ETU 4 11 1 1 Operation and execution of the TD300 tripping function CAUTION Personal injury spurious tripping and irreparable damage to the TD300 activation and trip box Use of the TD300 when the molded case circuit breaker is not de energized can result in personal injury spurious tripping of the circuit breaker and irreparable damage to the ...

Page 513: ...d ACT on the TD300 lights up and the ETU display is activated The TD300 is ready If the ACT LED does not light up Push the slide switch to OFF Detach the connecting cable from the molded case circuit breaker Replace the batteries Follow the correct sequence of steps to connect the unit to the molded case circuit breaker again Push the slide switch to ON 3 Push the slide switch to OFF The LED label...

Page 514: ...300 The molded case circuit breaker trips The molded case circuit breaker is functioning correctly The molded case circuit breaker does not trip Switch off the TD300 Switch off the molded case circuit breaker OFF position Detach the connecting cable from the molded case circuit breaker Connect the TD300 correctly to the molded case circuit breaker again and switch on Repeat the trip test by pressi...

Page 515: ...se of a real trip event The molded case circuit breaker trips when the set delay times expire and signals all alarms and tripped signals from connected components Benefits of the TD500 test device A TD500 test device via powerconfig can be used to successively parameterize all 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers directly in situ The device can store up to 100 test results Using the TD500 test device...

Page 516: ...lded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 514 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Description of the TD500 Plug in connector for insertion in the test socket on the ETU TD500 to ETU connecting cable TD500 test device Power supply unit ...

Page 517: ...tatus Pushbutton for instantaneous short circuit trip test I LED RESULT Pushbutton for short time delayed short circuit test S Pushbutton for neutral trip test N Pushbutton for overload trip test L Pushbutton for ground fault trip test G Pushbutton for ETU Power ON OFF Pushbutton for meter test current measure ment display LED ACT status PC connection LED COM communication status Mains cable conne...

Page 518: ... the TD500 test device Top of unit Connection to 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker Bottom of unit on right 24 V DC supply Bottom of unit on left Connection to PC Compatibility with molded case circuit breakers The TD500 test device can be connected to all 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers equipped with ETU 3 series 5 series and 8 series The connecting cable from the test device is inserted in the t...

Page 519: ...and clearing of the internal memory of the TD500 Using a PC and the powerconfig software you can read these data out of the TD500 and clear its internal memory Test functions of the TD500 The relevant pushbutton must be pressed in order to start a specific test The molded case circuit breaker is tripped electronically when the pushbutton is actuated This is essential to allow effectual testing of ...

Page 520: ...lded case circuit breaker 1 Disconnect the molded case circuit breaker from the power supply 2 Insert the connecting cable in the socket on top of the TD500 test device 3 Insert the connecting cable in the test socket of the ETU 4 Insert the cable of the power supply unit in the socket on the bottom of the TD500 test device 5 Connect the power supply unit to a socket The TD500 test device is now s...

Page 521: ...se circuit breaker 3 To test the tripping function press one of the pushbuttons L S I N or G on the TD500 test device When a pushbutton is pressed its LED flashes while the test is in progress The ETU trips when the set trip times expire and the molded case circuit breaker switches from ON to TRIP On completion of the test the LED of the selected pushbutton changes from flashing to steady illumina...

Page 522: ...est device The LED in the pushbutton L starts to flash 4 Wait until the LED in the pushbutton L changes from flashing to steady illumination The test is completed 5 Evaluate the test result by the status of the LED labeled RESULT LED RESULT is illuminated steadily in green The test was successful LED RESULT flashes red The test was unsuccessful and must be repeated If the test fails again contact ...

Page 523: ...3 Wait until the LED in the pushbutton METER changes from flashing to steady illumination The test is completed 4 Evaluate the test result by the status of the LED labeled RESULT LED RESULT is illuminated steadily in green The test was successful LED RESULT flashes red The test was unsuccessful and must be repeated If the test fails again contact Technical Support Page 10 5 Press the pushbutton ME...

Page 524: ...ED labeled RESULT LED RESULT is illuminated steadily in green The test was successful LED RESULT flashes red The test was unsuccessful and must be repeated If the test fails again contact Technical Support Page 10 7 Press the pushbutton TRANS again in order to confirm the test result and restore the TD500 to its initial state 4 11 2 2 Executing the test functions using a PC and powerconfig In addi...

Page 525: ...onnecting cable USB connecting cable TD500 test device PC with powerconfig installed 4 11 2 3 Parameterizing using the powerconfig software In addition to test functions the powerconfig software package also provides tools for assigning parameters to ETU 5 series and 8 series These tools allow you to assign parameters to ETU 5 series and 8 series store parameter settings for ETU 5 series and 8 ser...

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Page 527: ...ion of the external N transformer N conductor protection against overload The function N conductor protection IN is deactivated OFF as standard factory setting in 5 series and 8 series ETUs If an external N transformer is connected to 5 series or 8 series ETUs the N conductor protection IN must be manually activated on the ETU and adjusted according to system requirements Ground fault protection I...

Page 528: ... current transformer for N conductor 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 526 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 4 12 2 External current transformer for front busbar connector up to 630 A Technical specifications ...

Page 529: ...rrent transformer for N conductor 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 527 4 12 3 External current transformer as straight through transformer up to 1250 A Technical specifications ...

Page 530: ...access to control elements which are designed to prevent direct contact with cables and which are large enough in size that the cover can be closed easily All these requirements necessitate gap dimensions of a few millimeters between the cutout and the unit Cover frames are installed in cases where the gap size needs to be minimized and the gaps covered The use of cover frames makes for a clean li...

Page 531: ...he range 6 mm 0 24 in the vertical direction On the one hand this tolerance compensation is required to achieve the small gap dimension of max 0 5 mm 0 19 between the cover frame and device On the other hand it is needed to compensate for tolerances e g in the panel which are always present due to the construction Typical tolerance compensation examples are Tolerance compensation of the door angle...

Page 532: ...lementary labeling plate 3VA9087 0SX10 is available for the cover frame It can be latched in position in the center of any of the four sides of the cover frame Paper or plastic labels displaying plant specific information are attached by adhesive to the labeling plate The scope of supply includes ten labeling plates and ten aluminum colored labels ...

Page 533: ...nd DIN rails are not designed to support heavy weights and on the other only molded case circuit breakers with thermal magnetic trip units and rated operational currents up to maximum 160 A are normally installed in distribution boards The DIN rail adapters are snapped onto the rear panel of the molded case circuit breaker or fastened by screws With an adapter installed the circuit breaker is simp...

Page 534: ...ers The nuts supplied with the circuit breakers are not required 3VA1 100 and 3VA1 160 3 pole and 4 pole molded case circuit breakers with side mounted residual current device The 3VA9187 0SH20 DIN rail adapter has been specially developed for use with molded case circuit breakers combined with side mounted residual current device This DIN rail adapter is also fitted with threaded nuts so that the...

Page 535: ...breakers The front panel 45 mm high is the only part of the device which protrudes through the cover With this arrangement it is not possible to use front mounted accessories When molded case circuit breakers including DIN rail adapter are installed on rails in an open system panel without a cover it is possible to use front mounted accessories such as motor operator rotary operator with shaft stu...

Page 536: ...Accessories 4 14 DIN rail adapter 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 534 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 537: ...s authorized to energize ground and tag equipment systems and circuits in accordance with established safety procedures Maintenance category 5 2 Regular maintenance Recommended maintenance inspection intervals Following initial commissioning the equipment system must be inspected at least once per year In addition an inspection should be carried out after 1000 trips at rated operational current If...

Page 538: ...ded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 536 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Inspection procedure recommended for 3VA molded case circuit breakers switch disconnectors Optional inspection procedure for the ETU of the 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker ...

Page 539: ...hermal magnetic trip units the cause of tripping can be determined by means of the SAS short circuit alarm switch With 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers the cause of tripping can be output via the EFB300 external function box With electronic trip units 5 series and 8 series ETUs the cause of tripping can be indicated on the LCD and optionally transferred via communication modules An inspection as ...

Page 540: ...Service and maintenance 5 4 Fault diagnostics 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 538 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 5 4 Fault diagnostics See also Technical Support Page 10 ...

Page 541: ...ificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 539 Technical specifications 6 6 1 Circuit diagrams 6 1 1 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers 6 1 1 1 Basic units Switch disconnectors Fixed mounting 3 pole and 4 pole Plug in draw out units 3 pole and 4 pole ...

Page 542: ...it breakers with IEC certificate 540 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers with thermal magnetic trip unit Fixed mounting and plug in draw out units 3 pole and 4 pole Fixed mounting 3 pole and 4 pole Plug in draw out units 3 pole and 4 pole ...

Page 543: ... case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 541 Fixed mounting and plug in draw out units 4 pole unprotected N conductor Fixed mounting 4 pole unprotected N conductor Plug in and draw out units 4 pole unprotected N conductor ...

Page 544: ...iary switches alarm switches and position signaling contacts Changeover contacts for auxiliary switches AUX trip alarm switches TAS and electrical alarm switches EAS position signaling switches for plug in and draw out units Leading changeover contacts for leading changeover switch LCS Auxiliary releases Undervoltage release UVR Universal release UNI Shunt trip ...

Page 545: ... mounted motor operator and MO320 front mounted motor operator MO310 MO320 motor operator actuation controlled via control cable S0 OFF to be provided by customer S1 ON to be provided by customer F1 Fuse in the control circuit to be provided by customer L1 Indicator light AUTO mode to be provided by customer L2 Indicator light MAN mode to be provided by customer ...

Page 546: ...r L2 Indicator light MAN mode to be provided by customer This circuit is deployed in order to prevent no load operation of the molded case circuit breaker The contact of auxiliary contactor K1 prevents no load operation when the undervoltage release U is de energized No load operations subject the molded case circuit breaker to high stresses If the undervoltage release is de energized auxiliary co...

Page 547: ...units 3 pole and 4 pole with two optionally integrated position signaling switches for signaling Plug in unit MCCB correctly bolted to plug in socket Draw out units 3 pole and 4 pole with an optional switch for signaling the condition Draw out unit locked open and six optionally integrated position signaling switches for signaling Posi tion of breaker in the draw out unit ...

Page 548: ...case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 546 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 RCD Basic Type A Side mounted RCD Basic 3 pole and 4 pole Loadside RCD Basic 3 pole and 4 pole Type B Loadside Basic residual current device 3 pole in 4 pole enclosure and 4 pole ...

Page 549: ... specifications 6 1 Circuit diagrams 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 547 6 1 1 3 Example 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker with built on built in accessories ...

Page 550: ...breakers with IEC certificate 548 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 6 1 2 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers 6 1 2 1 Basic units Fixed mounting and plug in draw out units 3 pole and 4 pole Fixed mounting 3 pole and 4 pole Plug in draw out units 3 pole and 4 pole Voltage tap ...

Page 551: ...rams 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 549 Fixed mounting 3 pole 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker in 5 wire system Optional external current transformer for N conductor gray line Voltage tap ...

Page 552: ...iary switches alarm switches and position signaling contacts Changeover contacts for auxiliary switches AUX trip alarm switches TAS and electrical alarm switches EAS position signaling switches for plug in and draw out units Leading changeover contacts for leading changeover switch LCS Auxiliary releases Undervoltage release UVR Universal release UNI Shunt trip ...

Page 553: ... 1 Circuit diagrams 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 551 Other internal accessories COM060 communication module 24 V module Motor operators MO320 front mounted motor operator ...

Page 554: ...019 A5E03603177010 03 MO320 motor operator actuation controlled via control cable S0 OFF to be provided by customer S1 ON to be provided by customer F1 Fuse in the control circuit to be provided by customer L1 Indicator light AUTO mode to be provided by customer L2 Indicator light MAN mode to be provided by customer ...

Page 555: ...2 Indicator light MAN mode to be provided by customer This circuit is deployed in order to prevent no load operation of the molded case circuit breaker The contact of auxiliary contactor K1 prevents no load operation when the undervoltage release U is de energized No load operations subject the molded case circuit breaker to high stresses If the undervoltage release is de energized auxiliary conta...

Page 556: ...Technical specifications 6 1 Circuit diagrams 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 554 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 SEO520 motor operator with stored energy operator ...

Page 557: ...operator with stored energy operator controlled via control cable S1 OFF to be provided by customer S2 ON to be provided by customer S3 Reset signal for operating mode 3 to be provided by customer F1 Fuse in the control circuit to be provided by customer L1 Indicator light AUTO mode to be provided by customer L2 Indicator light MAN mode to be provided by customer ...

Page 558: ...elease S1 OFF to be provided by customer S2 ON to be provided by customer S3 Reset signal for operating mode 3 to be provided by customer S01 Remote command to be provided by customer K1 Contactor relay to be provided by customer U Undervoltage release to be provided by customer F1 Fuse in the control circuit to be provided by customer L1 Indicator light AUTO mode to be provided by customer L2 Ind...

Page 559: ...Plug in units 3 pole and 4 pole with two optionally integrated position signaling switches for signaling Plug in unit MCCB correctly bolted to plug in socket Draw out units 3 pole and 4 pole with an optional switch for signaling the condition Draw out unit locked open and six optionally integrated position signaling switches for signaling Position of breaker in the draw out unit Voltage tap ...

Page 560: ...al 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Draw out units with communication interface Voltage tap Draw out units 3 pole and 4 pole with an optional switch for signaling the condition Draw out unit locked open and three optionally integrated position signaling switches for signaling Position of breaker in the draw out unit ...

Page 561: ...Technical specifications 6 1 Circuit diagrams 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 559 RCD Advanced Loadside RCD 3 pole and 4 pole type A Voltage tap ...

Page 562: ...603177010 03 Other external accessories T connector A connection can also be optionally equipped with a bus terminating resistor The T Connector is included in the scope of supply of the COM060 communication module COM800 COM100 breaker data server A connection can also be optionally equipped with a bus terminating resistor ...

Page 563: ...th expansion modules COM800 COM100 breaker data server with 7KM PAC PROFIBUS DP expansion module COM800 COM100 breaker data server with 7KM PAC Switched Ethernet PROFINET expansion module COM800 COM100 breaker data server with 7KM PAC RS485 Modbus RTU expansion module A connection can also be optionally equipped with a bus terminating resistor EFB300 external function box ...

Page 564: ...ficate 562 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 External current transformer for N conductor and illumination kit 24 V DC for manual handle Connection for external current transformer for N conductor Illumination kit 24 V DC for manual handle Voltage tap Time delay device for undervoltage releases ...

Page 565: ...A molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 563 6 1 2 3 Example 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker with built on built in accessories A connection can also be optionally equipped with a bus terminating resistor ...

Page 566: ...ker 1 UVR1 Undervoltage release in molded case circuit breaker 1 AUX1 Auxiliary switch in molded case circuit breaker 1 Q2 Molded case circuit breaker 2 UVR2 Undervoltage release in molded case circuit breaker 2 AUX2 Auxiliary switch in molded case circuit breaker 2 Note The undervoltage release UVR must not be connected to phases L1 and L3 for 690 V AC applications In this case it is connected to...

Page 567: ...s 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 565 6 2 Dimensional drawings 6 2 1 Dimensions of basic units 6 2 1 1 3VA10 and 3VA11 3VA11 160 A 1 pole 2 pole ...

Page 568: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 566 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 3VA10 100 A 3VA11 160 A 3 pole 4 pole ...

Page 569: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 567 6 2 1 2 3VA12 3VA12 250 A 3 pole 4 pole ...

Page 570: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 568 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 6 2 1 3 3VA13 3VA14 ...

Page 571: ...al specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 569 6 2 1 4 3VA20 3VA21 3VA22 3VA20 100 A 3VA21 160 A 3VA22 250 A 3 pole 4 pole ...

Page 572: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 570 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 6 2 1 5 3VA23 3VA24 3VA23 400 A 3VA24 630 A 3 pole 4 pole ...

Page 573: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 571 6 2 1 6 3VA25 3VA25 1000 A 3 pole 4 pole ...

Page 574: ...drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 572 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 6 2 2 Dimensions of accessories 6 2 2 1 Connection technology Bus connectors extended or offset for 3VA up to 630 A Extension Rotated extension ...

Page 575: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 573 Offset Right angled extension ...

Page 576: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 574 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Bus connectors extended or offset for 3VA up to 1000 A ...

Page 577: ...ed case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 575 Wire connectors large for 2 cables for 6 cables up to 630 A The dimensions of the terminal cover for wire connectors large for 2 cables for 6 cables up to 630 A are shown below ...

Page 578: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 576 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Rear connection stud flat ...

Page 579: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 577 Rear connection stud round ...

Page 580: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 578 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Phase barrier Phase barrier for 3VA up to 630 A ...

Page 581: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 579 Phase barrier for 3VA up to 1000 A ...

Page 582: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 580 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Terminal cover extended ...

Page 583: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 581 Terminal cover offset ...

Page 584: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 582 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Insulating plate ...

Page 585: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 583 Insulating plate offset ...

Page 586: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 584 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 6 2 2 2 Plug in and draw out units Plug in socket ...

Page 587: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 585 Draw out unit ...

Page 588: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 586 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Door feedthrough ...

Page 589: ...ns 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 587 6 2 2 3 Manual operators Front mounted rotary operator Front mounted rotary operator for 3VA up to 630 A ...

Page 590: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 588 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Front mounted rotary operator for 3VA up to 1000 A ...

Page 591: ...ifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 589 Door mounted rotary operator Door mounted rotary operator for 3VA up to 630 A 3VA9 7 0FK2 ...

Page 592: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 590 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Door mounted rotary operator for 3VA up to 630 A 3VA9 7 0FK61 ...

Page 593: ...pecifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 591 Door mounted rotary operator with variable depth adapter 3VA9487 0GB10 3VA9 7 0FK2 ...

Page 594: ...nical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 592 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Door mounted rotary operator with variable depth adapter 3VA9 7 0FK61 ...

Page 595: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 593 Door mounted rotary operator for 3VA up to 1000 A ...

Page 596: ...Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 594 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Supplementary handle for door mounted rotary operator Supplementary handle for door mounted rotary operator 3VA9 87 0GC ...

Page 597: ...hnical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 595 Supplementary handle for door mounted rotary operator 3VA9 87 0GA80 ...

Page 598: ...hnical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 596 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Side wall mounted rotary operator Side wall mounted rotary operator ...

Page 599: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 597 Side wall mounted rotary operator with mounting plate ...

Page 600: ...pecifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 598 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Rotary operator with shaft stub Rotary operator with shaft stub for 3VA up to 630 A ...

Page 601: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 599 Rotary operator with shaft stub for 3VA up to 1000 A ...

Page 602: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 600 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 6 2 2 4 Motor operators MO310 motor operator ...

Page 603: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 601 MO320 motor operator ...

Page 604: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 602 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 SEO520 motor operator with stored energy operator ...

Page 605: ...pecifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 603 6 2 2 5 Accessories for locking blocking and interlocking Padlock device for handle ...

Page 606: ...cations 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 604 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Locking blocking or interlocking with cylinder lock Cable interlock module using a Bowden cable ...

Page 607: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 605 Handle blocking device ...

Page 608: ...al specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 606 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Rear interlock Mounting on rear wall of panel fixed mounted 3VA up to 630 A ...

Page 609: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 607 ...

Page 610: ...l specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 608 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Rear interlock Mounting with mounting plate and profile rail 3VA up to 630 A ...

Page 611: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 609 3VA up to 1000 A ...

Page 612: ...chnical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 610 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Rear interlock Mounting on rear wall of panel plug in technology ...

Page 613: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 611 ...

Page 614: ...chnical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 612 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Rear interlock Mounting on rear wall of panel draw out technology ...

Page 615: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 613 ...

Page 616: ...ions 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 614 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 6 2 2 6 Residual current devices Side mounted residual current devices Basic RCD310 and Basic RCD510 ...

Page 617: ...echnical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 615 Loadside residual current devices Basic RCD320 and Basic RCD520 ...

Page 618: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 616 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Loadside residual current device Basic RCD520B ...

Page 619: ...s 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 617 Loadside residual current device Advanced RCD820 With 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker sizes 100 A to 250 A ...

Page 620: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 618 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 With 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker sizes 400 A to 630 A ...

Page 621: ...ations 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 619 6 2 2 7 Communication and system integration COM800 and COM100 breaker data server DSP800 display ...

Page 622: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 620 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 6 2 2 8 EFB300 external function box ...

Page 623: ...IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 621 6 2 2 9 Test devices TD300 activation and trip box You can find more information in chapter Technical specifications of TD300 Page 512 TD500 test device You can find more information in chapter Technical specifications of TD500 Page 524 ...

Page 624: ... certificate 622 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 6 2 2 10 External current transformer for N conductor Dimensions of external current transformer for front busbar connector up to 630 A Dimensions of external current transformer as straight through transformer up to 1250 A Dimensions 25 630 A ...

Page 625: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 623 Dimensions 600 A 1250 A ...

Page 626: ...Technical specifications 6 2 Dimensional drawings 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 624 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 6 2 2 11 Escutcheon ...

Page 627: ...al 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 625 6 3 Power losses 6 3 1 Power losses of 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers 1 The following values for additional power losses result based on the derating factor of 0 9 500 A or 0 8 500 A for plug in and draw out units 320 A 24 5 W 400 A 29 4 W 500 A 31 7 W 630 A 50 0 W ...

Page 628: ... Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 Note The specified power loss applies to 3 pole and 4 pole devices in the case of 3 phase symmetrical loading Power losses of 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers starter protection circuit breakers Power losses of 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers switch disconnectors ...

Page 629: ...ation 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 627 6 3 2 Power losses of 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers Note The specified power loss applies to 3 pole and 4 pole devices in the case of 3 phase symmetrical loading ...

Page 630: ... molded case circuit breakers under difficult thermal conditions the maximum rated continuous operational current must be limited as a function of the ambient temperature Note The values were calculated for molded case circuit breakers without accessories They do not apply to all installation situations of the molded case circuit breaker and may deviate depending upon factors such as cables and bu...

Page 631: ...ies None of the accessories from the extensive range available for 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers has an influence on the thermal response thresholds of the switching devices except for two accessories that require additional correction factors These are 1 For TM120M only starter protection circuit breaker No derating up to the rated operational current In of the molded case circuit breaker ...

Page 632: ...on 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 630 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 No derating up to the rated operational current In of the molded case circuit breaker No derating up to the rated operational current In of the molded case circuit breaker ...

Page 633: ...ons 6 4 Derating and temperature compensation 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 631 No derating up to the rated operational current In of the molded case circuit breaker ...

Page 634: ...bient temperature To obtain the characteristic tripping times at a specific ambient temperature it is necessary to apply correction factors when setting the thermal trip units Correction factor TK is applied to compensate for the ambient temperature The first step in calculating the correction factor TK is to determine the setting factor at 50 C EF 50 C Setting factor at 50 C I System current In R...

Page 635: ...ase circuit breaker with service tempera ture TU K Correction factor Tu Service temperature of molded case circuit breaker Trip unit setting value Ir TU In EF 50 C TK Ir TU Trip unit setting value with service temperature Tu The operational current must never exceed the maximum rated operational current In of the molded case circuit breaker If the current calculated for the operating conditions is...

Page 636: ...100 1 0 942 Setting value Ir 40 C 100 A 0 9 0 942 85 A If the setting value calculated for the thermal trip unit Ir TU is outside the possible setting range an appropriate molded case circuit breaker with a higher or lower rated operational current must be selected and the compensation calculation then performed again Note These values do not apply to all installation situations of the molded case...

Page 637: ...time schematic representation Inclusion of accessories None of the accessories from the extensive range available for 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers has an influence on the thermal response thresholds of the switching devices except for two accessories that require additional correction factors These are Plug in version draw out version Residual current devices None of the other accessories has...

Page 638: ...n factor for 3VA1 plug in technology see table above Design of assembly at 50 C Ir 90 A 0 9 100 A It is therefore necessary to select a molded case circuit breaker that allows a setting value of 100 A on the thermal overload release at a calibration temperature of 50 C A 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker 160 A with In 125 A is therefore used for the application The temperature compensation is then ...

Page 639: ...skin effect The rated operational current must therefore be reduced from the value used in 50 60 Hz applications In an application with 400 Hz this means the following for the example from chapter Derating of 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers Page 628 with a 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker when current Ir 90 A is required Setting value Ir 400 Hz 90 A 0 9 81 A Where ambient temperatures differ fro...

Page 640: ...the basis of the correction factor from the table above Ii 900 A 0 7 630 A 6 4 4 Correction factors with direct current for the thermal magnetic trip units of 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers With DC systems a correction factor must be applied to the magnetic trip unit Where ambient temperatures differ from the calibration temperature temperature compensation as described in chapter Derating of 3...

Page 641: ...witch disconnector is however influenced by the ambient temperature and the current dependent power loss generated inside the unit Nonetheless 3VA1 switch disconnectors up to 125 A do not require derating up to 70 C To prevent overloading of switch disconnectors over 125 A under difficult thermal conditions the maximum rated continuous operational current must be limited as a function of the ambie...

Page 642: ...shows the maximum rated continuous operational current for the plug in version of switch disconnectors in sizes 160 A 250 A and 400 A and for switch disconnectors combined with residual current devices No derating up to the rated operational current In of the molded case circuit breaker No derating up to the rated operational current In of the molded case circuit breaker None of the other availabl...

Page 643: ...he molded case circuit breaker is nonetheless influenced by the ambient temperature and the current dependent power loss generated inside the unit To prevent overloading of molded case circuit breakers under difficult thermal conditions the maximum rated continuous operational current must therefore be limited as a function of the ambient temperature in some cases The tables below specify the maxi...

Page 644: ...al 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers fixed mounted versions 1 Only the COM060 communication module has an effect on derating Other internal accessories can be used without restriction COM060 COM060 communication module No derating up to the rated operational current In of the molded case circuit breaker ...

Page 645: ...019 A5E03603177010 03 643 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers plug in and draw out versions 1 Only the COM060 communication module has an effect on derating Other internal accessories can be used without restriction COM060 COM060 communication module No derating up to the rated operational current In of the molded case circuit breaker ...

Page 646: ...2019 A5E03603177010 03 3VA2 molded case circuit breakers with RCD820 residual current device 1 Only the COM060 communication module has an effect on derating Other internal accessories can be used without restriction COM060 COM060 communication module No derating up to the rated operational current In of the molded case circuit breaker ...

Page 647: ... max 70 C 160 A No derating is required Example 2 Starting point A plug in version of a 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker 250 A with an ETU850 LSI trip unit is to be operated at 60 C with the COM060 communication module Ir max 60 C 189 A 6 4 7 Use of terminals with auxiliary conductor connection When connecting terminals with control wire tap are used the total current from the main circuit and con...

Page 648: ...Technical specifications 6 4 Derating and temperature compensation 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 646 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 649: ...ours IEC 60068 2 52 Environmental testing Part 2 Tests Test Kb Salt mist cyclic sodium chloride solution IEC 60068 2 6 Fc Environmental testing Part 2 6 Tests Test Fc Vibration sinusoidal IEC 60228 Class 1 Solid conductors IEC 60228 Class 2 Stranded conductors IEC 60228 Class 5 Flexible conductors IEC 60228 Class 6 Very flexible conductors more flexibility than Class 5 IEC 60364 4 41 Electrical in...

Page 650: ... voltage distribution systems up to 1000 V a c and 1500 V d c Equipment for testing measuring or monitoring of protective measures Part 12 Performance measuring and monitoring devices PMD UL489 Annex SE Firmware analysis for safety relevant applications in electronic trip units RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and elect...

Page 651: ...r damaged by improper handling You must discharge your body electrostatically immediately before touching an electronic component To do this touch a conductive grounded object e g a bare metal part of a switch cabinet or the water pipe Always hold the component by the plastic enclosure Electronic modules should not be brought into contact with electrically insulating materials such as plastic film...

Page 652: ...603177010 03 The diagrams below illustrate the required ESD protective measures for electrostatic sensitive devices 1 ESD seat 2 ESD standing position 3 ESD seat and ESD standing position Protective measures a Conductive floor b ESD table c ESD footwear d ESD smock e ESD bracelet f Cubicle ground connection Figure B 1 ESD work center ...

Page 653: ...uit protection ATSE Automatic Transfer Switching Equipment AUX Auxiliary switch C Common CB S Circuit Breaker Switch standard auxiliary switch NO contact CD Compact Disk COM DO COM Draw out Kit DC Direct voltage DIN Deutsches Institut für Normierung e V German Institute for Standardization DISCON DISCONNECT DO Draw out EFB External Function Box ESD Electrostatic sensitive devices EMC Electromagnet...

Page 654: ... conductor protection N LSI Overload protection L short time delayed short circuit protection S and instantaneous short circuit protection I LSIN Overload protection L short time delayed short circuit protection S instan taneous short circuit protection I and neutral conductor protection N LSING Overload protection L short time delayed short circuit protection S instan taneous short circuit protec...

Page 655: ...und TC Test device for molded case circuit breaker or MRCD suitable for systems with grounded phase TCP Transmission Control Protocol TD Test Device TM Thermal Magnetic TMTU Thermal Magnetic Trip Unit TRIP IND TRIP INDICATOR trip alarm switch TRUE RMS TRUE root mean square TU Trip Unit UAR Universal release UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc UR Undervoltage release USB Universal Serial Bus UPS Unint...

Page 656: ...short circuit protection instantaneous magnetic protection rated tripping current of instantaneous trip Ik Short circuit current IKD Uninterrupted short circuit current IK MAX Maximum short circuit current IKmaxline Uninterrupted short circuit current of system In Rated operational current InG Rated operational current generator IP Rated peak withstand current impulse short circuit current Iq Rate...

Page 657: ...trip time associated with rated tripping current of instantaneous trip Tp Trip time delay time time lag class tr Trip time associated with current setting value of adjustable overload protection tsd Trip time associated with short time delayed tripping current delay time of S pro tection tS Fuse pre arcing time tZSI Delay time of all molded case circuit breakers which detect the short circuit but ...

Page 658: ...List of abbreviations C 1 List of abbreviations 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 656 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 659: ... cross sections in accordance with VDE Verband Deutscher Elektroingenieure Association of German Electrical Engineers mm2 conductor cross sections in accordance with AWG American Wire Gauge or kcmil Thousand Circular Mils AWG mm2 conversion table AWG kcmil Diameter d mm mm2 Metric equivalent mm2 AWG 20 0 81 1 0 52 0 75 18 1 02 1 0 82 1 16 1 29 1 1 3 1 5 14 1 63 1 2 08 2 5 12 2 05 1 3 31 4 10 2 59 ...

Page 660: ...over Round Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors for Classes B C and D Source Standard UL83 Other conversions Conversion factors for units of length Length Conversion factor 1 inch 25 4 millimeters mm 1 centimeter 0 3937 inches Conversion factors for units of weight Weight Conversion factor 1 ounce Oz 28 35 grams g 1 pound lb 0 454 kilograms kg 1 kilogram kg 2 205 pounds lb Pound lb Ounce Oz Conversi...

Page 661: ... Temperature 5 C 23 F 10 C 14 F 15 C 5 F 20 C 4 F 25 C 13 F 30 C 22 F Conversion factors for tightening torques Tightening torque Conversion factor 1 Newton meter Nm 8 85 lbF in 8 85 lb in inch pound 1 36 Newton meter Nm 1 lbF ft 1 lb ft food pound 0 113 Newton meter Nm 1 lbF in 1 lb in inch pound 1 12 lb ft ...

Page 662: ...Conversion tables 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 660 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 663: ...l value of a prospective or a limited short circuit current let through current Let through current The let through current ID is the maximum instantaneous current value during the breaking time of a switching device or fuse Limited short circuit currents occur if the switching device reduces the amplitude of the short circuit current due to for example resistance switching delay and peak arc volt...

Page 664: ...city is the maximum current that a switching device can conduct at the instant of closing in accordance with the utilization category at the relevant rated operational voltage Rated operational current The rated operational current In for molded case circuit breakers is equivalent to the rated uninterrupted current IU and to the conventional free air thermal current Ith Rated operational voltage T...

Page 665: ...DC component The rated short circuit breaking capacity also ensures that the molded case circuit breaker can interrupt every current up to the rated short circuit breaking capacity in the event of a line frequency recovery voltage with 110 of the rated operational voltage This applies To alternating current at every value of the power factor but not lower than the value defined in the relevant tes...

Page 666: ... molded case circuit breaker is capable of interrupting test sequence 0 C0 formerly P 1 After the molded case circuit breaker has cleared the short circuit it is capable of tripping with increased tolerances under overload conditions Limit value of rated ultimate short circuit breaking capacity Icu Rated uninterrupted current The rated uninterrupted current IU of a switching device e g a molded ca...

Page 667: ...of overload release The current value at which a trip unit trips within a specified time Tripping current ground fault When the ground fault current reaches or exceeds this limit value the ground fault protection for example of a molded case circuit breaker is tripped Tripping current instantaneous When this current limit is exceeded the circuit breaker trips instantaneously Tripping current overl...

Page 668: ...Glossary 3VA molded case circuit breakers with IEC certificate 666 Manual 03 2019 A5E03603177010 03 ...

Page 669: ...ations 15 Arcing space 61 AUTO 341 Autotrip plunger 281 289 Auxiliary circuit connector 301 Auxiliary contact 423 441 459 Auxiliary release 204 Auxiliary switch 197 202 AUX 198 Leading changeover switch LCS 198 Position signaling switch 295 B Basic RCD310 RCD310 Basic RCD510 RCD510 Bowden cable 374 Length 375 Box terminal 219 Control wire tap 270 Breaker data server Draw out technology 293 Breakin...

Page 670: ...ut EFB300 496 Digital output EFB300 496 Dimension MO310 motor operator 600 SEO520 motor operator with stored energy operator 602 Dimensions Accessories for locking blocking and interlocking 603 Basic unit 565 Communication and system integration 619 Connection technology 572 577 Manual operators 587 MO320 motor operator 601 Plug in and draw out units 584 Residual current devices 614 Test devices 6...

Page 671: ...on of the breaker status 313 Interlocking 327 Locking 326 Full selectivity 55 G G release 76 Ground fault protection 76 387 H Handle blocking device 374 377 HP switch 197 HQ switch 197 I I2t characteristic 75 Illumination kit 330 Indication of the breaker status 285 313 Motor operator 340 Installation aid rear interlock 382 Installation altitude 59 Instantaneous short circuit protection 76 Insulat...

Page 672: ...ensator 319 Operating mode EFB300 501 Operation of molded case circuit breaker 46 Optional installation variants 32 Overload protection 75 P Padlock device Cylinder lock 365 Handle 363 INSTA distribution board 364 Parameter display ETU 100 Partial selectivity 55 Personnel safety 387 Phase barrier 247 Plant monitoring 494 Plug in technology 272 279 Auxiliary circuit connector 301 Complete kit 279 I...

Page 673: ...rt time delayed short circuit protection 76 Shunt trip 204 406 482 Side plate 251 Side wall mounted rotary operator Illumination kit 330 Interlocking 327 Locking 325 326 Mounting plate 323 Terminal plate 323 Signaling of position 293 SIMARIS design 73 Sizes 3VA molded case circuit breaker 16 Residual current device 388 Standard display ETU 98 Standards 57 Status indication 35 Storage 649 Storage t...

Page 674: ...0 Hz system 179 Line protection 111 Parameter 112 113 114 Trip unit type 86 Tolerance compensation Cover frame 529 Tolerance compensator 318 TRANS TD500 522 Transport 649 Trip alarm switch RCD310 RCD510 405 RCD320 RCD520 423 RCD520B 441 RCD820 460 TAS 199 TRIP INDICATOR 423 441 460 Trip parameters setting 74 Trip test TD300 512 Trip unit 70 Trip unit type 86 Tripping characteristic 72 Tripping cha...

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