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AQ-101 (AQ-101D)

Arc flash protection unit

Instruction manual

Summary of Contents for AQ 102

Page 1: ...AQ 101 AQ 101D Arc flash protection unit Instruction manual ...

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Page 3: ...23 5 7 Connecting sensors 23 6 S 6 Sy yst stem self super em self supervision vision 25 25 7 Applic 7 Applica ation examples tion examples 26 26 7 1 Application with overcurrent and arc light conditions LV and MV 26 7 2 Wind power application light only 27 7 3 Circuit breaker failure protection 28 8 Connections 8 Connections 29 29 8 1 Outputs 30 8 1 1 Trip relays 30 8 1 2 Binary outputs 31 8 1 3 S...

Page 4: ... 41 11 12 Environmental conditions 41 11 13 Casing 41 12 Or 12 Ordering inf dering informa ormation tion 42 42 13 Contact and r 13 Contact and re ef fer erence inf ence informa ormation tion 44 44 A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 2 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 ...

Page 5: ...nty obligations of the manufacturer Arcteq Relays Ltd The manufacturer expressly disclaims any and all liability for any damages and or losses caused due to a failure to comply with the instructions contained herein or caused by persons who do not fulfil the aforementioned requirements Furthermore the manufacturer shall not be liable for possible errors in this document Please note that you must a...

Page 7: ...he BI2 on X1 connector is corrected Table 1 2 History of Revision 2 R Re evision vision 2 00 2 00 Date October 2020 Changes Content completely rewritten to improve grammar and readability The Available logic schemes chapter updated The AQ 02 point sensor chapter added to the Arc sensors chapter and AQ 02 s technical data added to the Technical data chapter The sensor type dependency list updated T...

Page 8: ...slice text in all fiber descriptions removed Connections image updated The test plan example updated All table layouts unified in Technical data The IP classification of point sensors updated The AWG value updated Disturbance tests table reformatted Order code images updated The number for Arcteq s technical support added to the reference information A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction man...

Page 9: ...y memory HSO high speed output LED light emitting diode LV low voltage MV medium voltage NC normally closed NO normally open PCB printed circuit board QD quenching device RF radio frequency Rx receiver SAS standard arc scheme SF system failure Tx transceiver μP microprocessor A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 7 ...

Page 10: ...for MV and LV switchgears as well as for motor control center applications in both new and retrofitted installations 3 1 Unit features AQ 101 is a multipurpose arc flash protection unit and can be applied to a variety of applications It can be used on its own as a stand alone unit or it can be a part of a more complex arc protection system through a binary bus The following list presents the main ...

Page 11: ...ight 157 mm 6 18 in Width 50 mm 1 97 in Depth 160 mm 6 30 in The dimensions of the AQ 101D variant are as follows Height 109 mm 4 29 in Width 145 mm 5 71 in Depth 34 mm 1 34 in The figure below presents the dimension of the unit visually It also shows the dimensions of the cut out bottom left required when mounting the unit on a panel A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01...

Page 12: ...Figure 3 2 2 Dimensions of the device and its cut out panel A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 10 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 ...

Page 13: ...AQ 101 is narrower than the unit in the image they are connected to the cut out panel by a single screw on both the top and the bottom of the front panel instead of the two depicted below Figure 3 2 4 Installing a unit into a cut out 3 3 Simplified block diagram A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 11 ...

Page 14: ...lock diagram of AQ 101 and AQ 101D NO NOTE TE Please note that the latching or non latching of trip relays T1 and T2 is determined with the DIP switch SW1 6 The trip relays T3 and T4 are always latched The binary output BO1 is always non latched A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 12 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 ...

Page 15: ... 6 5 4 3 2 1 ON OFF X2 X1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Station battery _ CB1 TRIP alarm 24V AQ 101 15 14 BI1 _ _ 13 12 T1 11 10 T2 9 8 T3 7 6 T4 BI2 BO1 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 Scheme selection CB4 CB3 CB2 5 4 3 SF 2 1 Uaux A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 13 ...

Page 16: ...LED turns on that is they become latched This also happens when a trip situation occurs The trip outputs are controlled with DIP switch settings All activation and trip indication LEDs are latched even if the DIP switch settings are in the non latched mode All LED indications are stored in the non volatile memory EPROM to help identify the necessary trip information if auxiliary power is lost When...

Page 17: ...al functions The push button is used for setting up the system also known as auto configuration for resetting the indicator LEDs and the latched output relays as well as for checking the input connection Figure 4 3 7 The SET push button on the device s front panel 4 3 1 System setup auto configuration After all sensors and binary lines have been connected a system setup procedure also known as aut...

Page 18: ...nsors and binary output channels from other units 4 4 DIP switch settings The DIP switches are used to configure the unit s tripping logic and other functionalities The various trip schemes can be programmed easily by selecting the appropriate DIP switch positions which allows for more flexibility when changing the settings depending on the application However the most convenient way to set the un...

Page 19: ...1 and T2 operate as non latched 5 100 ms or or 150 ms The setting for the CBFP time The CBFP time is set to 100 ms The CBFP time is set to 150 ms 4 scheme select Scheme selection Please refer to the Scheme selection and Application examples chapters Please refer to the Scheme selection and Application examples chapters 3 scheme select Scheme selection Please refer to the Scheme selection and Appli...

Page 20: ...sions 4 4 2 Available logic schemes The schemes described below are the most important ones for this unit However additional schemes are also available please contact your nearest Arcteq representative for more information on those schemes SS 0 The logic scheme SS 0 can be applied as a stand alone arc protection scheme but it can also be used for protecting non selective outgoing feeder compartmen...

Page 21: ...ble compartment The fiber sensor S2 monitors the corresponding feeder breaker compartment as well as the busbar compartment The trip contact T1 is responsible for tripping the circuit breaker of the outgoing feeder You can find a more detailed description of this scheme in the AQ SASTM booklet Figure 4 4 2 12 The logic diagram of SS 1 A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01...

Page 22: ...uxiliary power is lost temporarily Additionally all LED indications are stored in the non volatile memory to provide a quick recovery of the system status indication This feature is especially important if tripping causes the unit to lose its auxiliary power The non volatile memory does not require a power supply to maintain the information and it retains the settings and the indications permanent...

Page 23: ...01 sensor is 8 000 lux Depending on the demand of the application the default threshold can also be set to 25 000 lux or 50 000 lux An arc light sensor does not require further settings by the user Its detection radius is 180 degrees Figure 5 1 15 The AQ 01 light sensor An AQ 01 is installed either on the compartment wall or through the wall When wall mounting the unit is placed on the wall with t...

Page 24: ...nected in series Installing a connection cable is simple as each end of the sensor has a detachable cover over the cable connectors Please remember to reattach the cover once the wires have been installed 5 3 Arc light fiber optic loop sensor AQ 06 AQ 06 is an arc light fiber optic loop sensor which is a plastic fiber optic cable Fiber sensors are distributed through the protected switchgear cells...

Page 25: ...ependencies A AQ Q 01 01 A AQ Q 02 02 A AQ Q 06 06 A AQ Q 07 07 A AQ Q 08 08 A AQ Q 101 101 Yes Yes Yes when the unit is equipped with the fiber option Yes when the unit is equipped with the fiber option Yes when the unit is equipped with the fiber option A AQ Q 101D 101D Yes Yes Yes when the unit is equipped with the fiber option Yes when the unit is equipped with the fiber option Yes when the un...

Page 26: ... the protected area 3 Connect the sensor terminals into the Tx and Rx slots at the back of the unit The placement of the fiber sensor may require blocking of unwanted light activation The AQ 07 glass fiber can be ordered with end covers to conceal one 1 or two 2 meters of the fiber on each end Please refer to the Arc light fiber optic loop sensor AQ 07 chapter for more information A AQ Q 101 A 101...

Page 27: ... a sensor failure occurs the unit will go into Error mode The Error LED turns on the SF relay releases and the LED of the corresponding faulty sensor channel starts blinking In this situation the unit is still in the protection mode although the faulty sensor channel is blocked If the error is resolved the unit automatically clears the system failure status energizing the SF relay and turning off ...

Page 28: ...time cannot be guaranteed to be 7 ms as that is dependent on the device feeding the I signal to the AQ 101 or AQ 101D unit Please note that the S1 sensor channel can be set to operate solely on the light condition even if other channels are set to operate on both conditions The figure below presents an example system for both LV and MV that applies both I and L for tripping from the S2 S3 and S4 s...

Page 29: ...h with three sensors The application also uses the optional fiber loop sensor channel to monitor the generator windings and terminations If arc light occurs in any of the compartments containing a sensor the unit executes a trip to all three circuit breakers in 7 ms Thus the total operating time for the unit to clear the arc fault is 7 ms and the time it takes for the circuit breaker to open Addit...

Page 30: ... tripped breaker fails to operate or if the unit detects the presence of light after a set operating time Please note that if the unit is set to operate on both arc light and overcurrent both conditions must persist to activate the CBFP function The CBFP function can be set to operate either on a 100 ms or a 150 ms delay again please refer to the DIP switch settings chapter for more information A ...

Page 31: ...epict the connections of AQ 101 and AQ 101D Please note that the SF relay is in the de energized position Figure 8 19 Rear terminals of AQ 101 A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 29 ...

Page 32: ...ying the auxiliary power supply the electronic lock out relay returns to the same contact condition it had prior to the power loss This normally closed relay output can also be used for tripping contactor controlled devices If the application so requires T3 can also be ordered as normally open NO from the factory This choice is specified when ordering this unit T4 is a common trip relay that opera...

Page 33: ...lease refer to the Arc sensors chapter as well as to the AQ 0x instruction booklet which can be found on Arcteq s website https www arcteq fi downloads 8 2 2 Binary inputs This unit contains two 2 binary inputs BI1 is always reserved for the signal from the secondary trip criterion Typically the unit receives overcurrent information from an AQ 110x unit although such information can also come from...

Page 34: ...r supply voltage is 92 265 V AC DC Alternatively the optional auxiliary power supply can be of 18 72 V DC This choice must be specified when ordering A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 32 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 ...

Page 35: ... it and verify that the trip has occurred by repeating the steps 4 and 5 10 Press the SET SET push button to reset all indications and latches 11 Repeat the steps 1 through 10 for all sensors 9 2 Testing the light and current mode 1 Check that the DIP switch settings are positioned according to your application 2 Activate the following two things simultaneously the camera flash within 30 cm 12 inc...

Page 36: ...t If you want to have more information of these tests please refer to the routine test reports sent with the AQ 101 unit and or consult your nearest Arcteq representative for the type test reports However if it is deemed necessary you can conduct an on site timing test with the following instructions 1 Use a calibrated relay test set 2 Connect one of the test set s outputs to a strong camera flash...

Page 37: ...A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 35 9 5 Test plan example ...

Page 38: ...ee the Arc sensors chapter for more information or or Check the testing equipment especially the camera flash intensity see the Testing chapter for more information The trip relay does not operate even when the sensor is activated Check the DIP switch settings see the DIP switch settings chapter for more information A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 36 Arcteq Relays L...

Page 39: ...g Table 11 1 8 Technical data for relay mounting and installation AQ 101D AQ 101DLV Panel material thickness min max metal 1 0 5 0 mm 0 04 0 20 in Panel mounting screw type key size tightening torque min max ISO 14581 M4x12 galvanized Torx T20 1 5 2 0 N m 13 3 17 7 lbf in Grounding nut type key size tightening torque min max DIN934 M5 galvanized 8 2 5 3 0 N m 22 1 26 6 lbf in Connectors X1 and X2 ...

Page 40: ...hold voltage 24 V DC or or 110 V DC or or 220 V DC Rated current 3 mA Number of inputs 2 11 5 Trip relays Table 11 5 12 Technical data for the trip relays T1 T2 T3 T4 Number of trip relays 4 NO or or 3 NO 1 NC Voltage withstand 250 V AC DC Carry continuous carry make and carry for 3 s make and carry for 0 5 s 5 A 16 A 30 A Breaking capacity DC 40 W 0 36 A at 110 V DC Contact material AgNi 90 10 Wh...

Page 41: ...hanical protection IP 20 Sensor cable specification Shielded twisted pair 0 75 mm2 AWG 18 Maximum sensor cable length per channel 200 m Operating temperature 20 85 ºC AQ 02 point sensor Table 11 8 16 Technical data for the AQ 02 light and pressure point sensor Light intensity threshold 8 000 lux 25 000 lux 50 000 lux Pressure threshold fixed 0 2 bar above ambient pressure Pressure measuring accura...

Page 42: ... 1 2 mm Detection radius 360º Bending radius 1 cm Operating temperature 40 85 ºC AQ 08 fiber optic loop sensor Table 11 8 19 Technical data for the AQ 08 fiber optic loop sensor Material Covered glass fiber Light intensity threshold 8 000 lux Cable length min max 3 15 m Cable diameter 1 2 mm Detection radius 360º Bending radius 1 cm Operating temperature 40 125 ºC 11 9 Disturbance tests Table 11 9...

Page 43: ...ation test voltage IEC 60255 5 2 kV 50 Hz 1 min Impulse test voltage IEC 60255 5 5 kV 1 2 50 µs 0 5 J 11 11 Mechanical tests Table 11 11 22 Technical data for the mechanical tests Vibration test 2 13 2 Hz 3 5 mm 13 2 100 Hz 1 0 g Shock bump test IEC 60255 21 2 20 g and 1 000 bumps dir 11 12 Environmental conditions Table 11 12 23 Technical data for the environmental conditions Specified ambient se...

Page 44: ...12 Ordering information AQ 101 point sensor unit panel mounted AQ 101D point sensor unit DIN rail mounted A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 42 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 ...

Page 45: ...tion Note Manufacturer AQX006 Wall mounting bracket For AQ 103 and AQ 110x variants MV and LV Arcteq Ltd AQX016 Wall mounting bracket For AQ 101 AQ 101S and AQ 102 units MV and LV Arcteq Ltd A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 43 ...

Page 46: ...ess Kvartsikatu 2 A 1 65300 Vaasa Finland Contacts Phone 358 10 3221 370 Website arcteq fi Technical support https arcteq fi support landing E mail sales 358 10 3221 388 EET 8 00 16 00 sales arcteq fi A AQ Q 101 A 101 AQ Q 101D 101D Instruction manual Version 2 01 44 Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00006 ...

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