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Operation and maintenance of
IZM low voltage air circuit breakers
MOELLER
www.moeller.net/de/support
10/09 AWB1230-1605
Effective October 2009
Section 7: Troubleshooting
Introduction
will help to determine the probable causes of simple
circuit breaker problems and possible corrective actions. Possible
problems associated with the electronic trip unit are covered in a
companion publication, Moeller AWB1230-1609. If the problem
cannot be resolved with the aid of one or both of these guides,
contact the Moeller service center for more in-depth assistance.
Table 12. Circuit Breaker Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Probable Cause
Corrective actions
The circuit breaker
trips
open (red fault trip indicator button
is out and/or fault indicator LED is lighted) when closed on
a load current
Rating plug not installed and load current through the breaker
Install rating plug that corresponds to current sensors
Repeated closing on transient (in-rush) current with thermal
memory active
Wait for circuit breaker (and loads) to cool before re-closing
An overload or fault current condition
Use status and fault indicators to help locate and remove
overload or fault condition
Circuit breaker
opens
(fault trip indicator button is
not
out)
Undervoltage release operates; voltage too low or zero
Check and correct the UVR supply voltage
(85–110% rated voltage)
Shunt trip operates
Check control signal(s) to shunt trip; correct if necessary
Trip latch is defective
Inspect latch condition and engagement before closing;
consult Moeller service center
Circuit breaker cannot be opened remotely, but can be
opened locally
Shunt trip control signal absent or too low
Check supply voltage exceeds 70% of rated voltage when
signal is applied to shunt trip
Shunt trip is faulty or improperly installed
Remove front cover; check voltage supplied to shunt trip;
make sure shunt trip is seated and retainer snapped into
place. Check for shunt trip motion; replace shunt trip if faulty
Secondary contact wiring problem
Make sure electrical pin and socket connectors are properly
seated in molded plug. Verify proper wiring
Circuit breaker cannot be opened locally
OPEN pushbutton locked
Remove lock
Faulty mechanism or main contacts welded
Contact Moeller service center
Circuit breaker makes no attempt to close with either local
(manual) or remote controls; springs do not discharge
Closing spring not fully charged (check SPRING
CHARGED indicator)
Charge spring manually; check voltage to electrical operator;
replace electrical operator if faulty
If equipped with undervoltage release, undervoltage release
is not energized or is faulty
Unplug undervoltage release from mounting deck and retry
closing operation; if OK, check release (>85%); replace
undervoltage release if faulty
Circuit breaker locked in OPEN position
Check reason for lock
Drawout position interlock is operating; levering screw
Make sure that circuit breaker is at a position that permits
closure; door is
open
and check that shutter (door) over the
levering screw is fully closed
Circuit breaker interlocked with another circuit breaker
or device
Check for presence of an interlocking scheme (cable interlock
or key interlock); check to see if interlocked circuit breaker
is CLOSED
Circuit breaker cannot be closed remotely
(can be closed locally)
Spring release (closing) coil supply voltage low or spring
release faulty
Check power supply voltage; replace spring release if faulty
Secondary contact wiring problem
Make sure electrical pin and socket connectors are properly
seated in molded plug. Verify proper wiring
Spring release closing coil signal blocked
Clear Digitrip 1150 relay contact
Circuit breaker cannot be closed locally
(but can be closed remotely)
Opening and/or closing pushbuttons locked
Check reason for lock
Circuit breaker does not recharge electrically but will
recharge manually
Charging motor supply voltage absent or too low (<85%)
Check charging motor electrical circuit voltage
(check under load)
Charging motor faulty
Replace charging motor assembly
Drawout circuit breaker will not lever-in
Circuit breaker will not fully enter cell (cell rejection
code plate)
Circuit breaker ratings do not correspond to the
cassette requirements
Levering-in screw not in fully DISCONNECT position
at insertion
Rotate levering-in screw counterclockwise to DISCONNECT
position, then insert breaker fully into cassette
Levering-in screw in DISCONNECT position but not pushed
in far enough
Push circuit breaker in as far it will go, cover should be flush
with front of cassette side plate
Protective boots covering stationary disconnects
Remove boots
Shutter jammed or locked
Clear problem