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ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARD
EDS 05-2011
AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION SETTINGS
Network(s): EPN, LPN, SPN
Summary: This standard details the current and previous protection settings used on LV air
circuit breakers used on the EPN, LPN and SPN networks.
Owner: Paul Williams Date: 13/05/2015
Approved By: Steve Mockford Approved Date: 03/06/2015
This document forms part of the Company’s Integrated Business System and its requirements are mandatory throughout UK
Power Networks. Departure from these requirements may only be taken with the written approval of the Director of Asset
Management. If you have any queries about this document please contact the author or owner of the current issue.
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Air Circuit Breaker Protection Settings Document Number: EDS 05-2011
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Revision Record
Version 4.1 Review Date 03/06/2018

Date 07/09/2016 Author Lee Strachan
Why has the document been updated: minor version update – publish onto G81
What has changed – No content changes, document to be published on G81
Date 13/05/2015 Author Jesse Garcia
Why has the document been updated: Periodic review
What has changed – Section 3.1 updated to include 10A tagged TLF, Section 3.2 title updated to
include EPN and SPN, Sections 3.2.2, 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 - tables referencing RMU TLF Fuse (A)
updated, Section 5 reference list updated.
Date 28/07/2012 Author Lee Strachan
Document reviewed for publishing on G81 website

Date 19/03/2012 Author Damien Delea
Reclassification of document from EI 05-2011. Document reviewed. All protection settings revised,
customer discrimination and grading curves added
Version 2.0 Review Date
Date 07/08/2007 Author D J Collis
Update to current protection settings – Section 6

Section 6.1.1 Iinst = 6 changed to Iinst = 15.
Section 6.1.2 Iinst = 8 changed to Iinst = 15

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Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 5
2 Scope ....................................................................................................................... 5
3 Protection Settings for New ACBs ......................................................................... 5
3.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Large Supplies to LV Customers Outside Central London and SPN and EPN ........... 6
3.2.1 Legacy Schneider Electric NS1250 ........................................................................... 6
3.2.2 Schneider Electric NT16H1/H2 .................................................................................. 6
3.2.3 Schneider Electric NW16H1 ...................................................................................... 7
3.2.4 Schneider Electric NW20H1 ...................................................................................... 7
3.3 Large Supplies to LV Customers Inside Central London ............................................ 8
3.3.1 Schneider Electric NW20H1 and NW16H1 in Series ................................................. 8
3.4 Reverse Power Relays .............................................................................................. 9
4 Protection Settings for Legacy ACBs .................................................................... 9
4.1 Schneider Electric NW20H1 (2007-2011) .................................................................. 9
4.2 Merlin Gerin NW25H1 and NT16H1 (EPN 2003 to 2007) ........................................ 10
4.3 Merlin Gerin NW16H1 and NW20H1 (LPN 2003 to 2007)........................................ 10
4.4 Merlin Gerin NS1250 (EPN 2003 onwards) ............................................................. 11
4.5 Merlin Gerin M16H1 (EPN 1993 to 2003) ................................................................ 11
4.6 Merlin Gerin M25 (EPN 1993 to 2003) ..................................................................... 12
4.7 Merlin Gerin M16 and M25 (EPN 1991 to 1993) ...................................................... 12
4.8 Merlin Gerin M16 and M25 (EPN 1991 to 1993) ...................................................... 13
4.9 Merlin Gerin C1250N and C1251N (EPN 1988 to 1992) .......................................... 13
4.10 Dorman Smith 600A and 1250A MCCB (before 1988) ............................................. 14
5 Reference Documents ........................................................................................... 14
Appendix A – Protection Settings Explained .................................................................. 15
A.1 Schneider Electric Micrologic Protection Modules ................................................... 15
A.2 Merlin Gerin (or Schneider Electric) STR38ST Trip Unit Settings ............................ 15
A.3 Dorman Smith Trip Units ......................................................................................... 15
Appendix B – AMTECH Protection Curves...................................................................... 16
B.1 Schneider Electric NS1250 – 11kV 750/700kVA Transformer ................................. 16
B.2 Schneider Electric NS1250 – 11kV 500kVA Transformer ........................................ 17
B.3 Schneider Electric NT16H1/H2 – 11kV 800/750kVA Transformer............................ 18
B.4 NT16H1/H2 – 11kV 500kVA Transformer ................................................................ 19
B.5 Schneider Electric NW16H1 – 11kV 800/750kVA Transformer ................................ 20
B.6 Schneider Electric NW16H1 – 6.6kV 500kVA Transformer ...................................... 21

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B.7 Schneider Electric NW20H1 – 11kV 1000/800/750kVA Transformer ....................... 22

B.8 Schneider Electric NW20H1 – 11kV 500kVA Transformer ....................................... 23
B.9 NW20H1 – 6.6kV 1000/800/750/500kVA Transformer............................................. 24
B.10 NW16H1 and NW20H1 – 11kV 1000/800kVA Transformer ..................................... 25
Appendix C – Central London and the High Load Density Load Zone .......................... 26

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1 Introduction
This standard details the protection settings for LV Air Circuit Breakers (ACB) and includes
settings for new and legacy ACBs.
This standard has been updated to meet the requirements for large customer LV supplies
detailed in UK Power Networks EDS 08-0143.
2 Scope
This standard applies to all ACBs on UK Power Networks EPN, LPN and SPN networks.
3 Protection Settings for New ACBs

3.1 General
A common range of ACBs are available and are used to provide large supplies to LV
customers or supply the LPN interconnected network (with reverse power relays). Refer to
UK Power Networks EDS 08-0803 for further information on their application.
The approved ranges of ACBs are supplied by Schneider Electric and are fitted with a
Micrologic 5.0A protection module to provide overcurrent protection. Refer to the relevant
Engineering Approval Standard for the current range of approved ACBs.
The ACB protection settings have been selected to provide the best discrimination between
the network LV board on which there are large BS88 J type fuses to customers.
The protection settings for various ACBs and various sizes of transformer to discriminate
with a 15A or 10A tagged TLF, used for transformer HV overcurrent protection, are given in
the sections that follow. The tagged type TLFs shall be used in conjunction with LV ACBs to
allow for discrimination in settings. An explanation of the various settings is given in
Appendix A and the associated AMTECH curves are included in Appendix B.
If the standard settings are not suitable due to network variations please contact UK Power
Networks Asset Management for site specific settings.
Note:
 The Micrologic protection module is pre-set with the protection settings for a
750/800/1000kVA transformer by the supplier.
 The Micrologic 6.0A is not suitable for use on the LPN network and care should be taken
when it is used on the other networks as the earth fault settings may not provide
sufficient discrimination or co-ordination with downstream fusing.

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3.2 Large Supplies to LV Customers Outside Central London and SPN and EPN
Refer to Appendix C for the definition of Central London and the Central High Load Density
Zone.
3.2.1 Legacy Schneider Electric NS1250
Large supplies (above 400A three-phase) to LV customers.
ACB NS1250
System Voltage (kV) 11(6.6) 11(6.6)
Transformer (kVA) 750, 700 500
RMU CT Ratio 100/5 100/5
RMU TLF Fuse (A) 15 15
ACB Protection Module Micrologic 5.0A Micrologic 5.0A
ACB Protection Settings Ir = 1.0 Ir = 0.9
tr = 4 tr = 4
Isd = 4 Isd = 4
2 2
tsd = 0.2+ I t tsd = 0.2+ I t
Iinst = 15 Iinst = 15
3.2.2 Schneider Electric NT16H1/H2
ACB NT16H1/H2
System Voltage (kV) 11/6.6 11/6.6
RMU TLF Fuse (A) 15; 10 depending on load for SPN, 15; 10 depending on load for SPN,
EPN EPN
ACB Protection Settings Ir = 1 Ir = 0.8
tr = 4 tr = 4
Isd = 4 Isd = 4
2 2
tsd = 0.1+ I t tsd = 0.1+ I t

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3.2.3 Schneider Electric NW16H1
Large supplies above 400A three-phase to LV customers.
ACB NW16H1
RMU TLF Fuse (A) 15; 10 depending on load for SPN, 15; 10 depending on load for SPN,
EPN EPN
ACB Protection Settings Ir = 1 Ir = 0.8
tr = 4 tr = 4
Isd = 4 Isd = 4
2 2
tsd = 0.1+ I t tsd = 0.1+ I t
3.2.4 Schneider Electric NW20H1
ACB NW20H1
System Voltage (kV) 11 11 6.6
Transformer (kVA) 1000, 800, 750 500 1000, 800, 750, 500
RMU CT Ratio 100/5 50/5 100/5
RMU TLF Fuse (A) 15; 10 depending on 15; 10 depending on 15; 10 depending on
load for SPN, EPN load for SPN, EPN load for SPN, EPN
ACB Protection Module Micrologic 5.0A Micrologic 5.0A Micrologic 5.0A
ACB Protection Settings Ir = 1 Ir = 0.6 Ir = 0.7
tr = 4 tr = 4 tr = 4
Isd = 4 Isd = 4 Isd = 4
tsd = tsd = tsd =

2 2 2
0.1+ I t 0.1+ I t 0.1+ I t
Iinst = 15 Iinst = 10 Iinst = 12

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3.3 Large Supplies to LV Customers Inside Central London
Refer to Appendix C for the definition of Central London and the Central High Load Density
Zone.
3.3.1 Schneider Electric NW20H1 and NW16H1 in Series
Large supplies (above 400A three-phase) to LV customers in the central high load density
zone in Central London. These settings have been selected to provide protection
discrimination between the 2000A network ACB and the 1600A customer ACB. The over-
current facility on the 2000A ACB is required to grade for both the 1600A customer ACB and
the other LV customer connections.
ACB NW20H1 NW16H1

Transformer (kVA) 1000,800 1000, 800
ACB Protection Settings Ir = 0.8 Ir = 1
tr = 4 tr = 8
Isd = 4 Isd = 5
tsd = 0.1+ I2t tsd = 0.2+ I2t
Secondary Substation
11kV
1000kVA/
800kVA
2000A ACB
400V
1600A ACB
LV Network Large LV
Customer
Figure 1 – Large Supplies to Customers in Central London

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3.4 Reverse Power Relays
On the LV interconnected network in the LPN area, reverse power relays are used to detect
reverse power flow caused by a fault on the HV side of the transformer and trip the ACB to
prevent back feed from the LV side. Over-current protection is not required on these ACBs.
There are two types of relay used:
 The English Electric CAG with a PCD directional element;

 The Reyrolle TGG relay.
Both relays have fixed settings that are set to trip at roughly three times the LV current with
the secondary set at 10A.
4 Protection Settings for Legacy ACBs

This section details the protection settings for legacy ACBs used on the EPN, LPN and SPN
networks between 1st July 2007 and 31st December 2011.
Note: ACBs were introduced in SPN in 2007.
4.1 Schneider Electric NW20H1 (2007-2011)
ACB NW20H1
System Voltage (kV) 11 11 6.6
Transformer (kVA) 1000, 800, 750 500
ACB Protection Module Micrologic 6.0A/6.0P Micrologic 6.0A/6.0P Micrologic 6.0A/6.0P
ACB Protection Settings Ir = 1 Ir = 0.6 Ir = 0.7
tr = 4 tr = 4 tr = 4
Isd = 4 Isd = 4 Isd = 4

2 2 2
tsd = 0.1+ I t tsd = 0.1+ I t tsd = 0.1+ I t
Iinst = 15 Iinst = 15 Iinst = 15
Ig = Ig = Ig =
tg = tg = tg =

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4.2 Merlin Gerin NW25H1 and NT16H1 (EPN 2003 to 2007)
The Merlin Gerin NW25H1 was used with 1500kVA and 1000kVA transformers. The Merlin
Gerin NT16H1 is only used with 1000kVA transformers. Note: These units have been
selected to cope with 130% overload conditions.
Application Large supplies to LV customers

ACB NW25H1 NW25H1 NT16H1
Transformer 1500kVA 1000kVA 1000kVA
Protection Module Micrologic 6.0A Micrologic 6.0A Micrologic 6.0A
Protection Settings Ir = 0.9 Ir = 0.7 Ir = 1
tr = 8 tr = 8 tr = 8
Isd = 2 Isd = 2 Isd = 3

2 2 2
tsd = 0.2 + I t tsd = 0.2+ I t tsd = 0.3 + I t
Ii= 12 Ii = 12 Ii = 12
2 2 2
tg = 0.4+ I t ON tg = 0.4+ I t ON tg = 0.4+ I t ON
4.3 Merlin Gerin NW16H1 and NW20H1 (LPN 2003 to 2007)
The Merlin Gerin NW16H1 was used with 800kVA transformers and below. The Merlin Gerin
NW20H1 was used with 1000kVA transformers. Note: These units have been selected to
cope with 160% overload conditions.
Application Large supplies to LV customers or network support for the interconnected

network
ACB NW16H1 NW20H1
Transformer 800kVA and below 1000kVA
Protection Module Micrologic 5.0A Micrologic 5.0A
Protection Settings Ir = 1 Ir = 1
tr = 4 tr = 4
Isd = 6 Isd = 8
2 2
tsd = 0.1+I t tsd = 0.1+I t

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4.4 Merlin Gerin NS1250 (EPN 2003 onwards)
The Merlin Gerin NS1250 was used with 500kVA and 700 kVA transformers. Note: This unit
has been selected to cope with 130% overload conditions.

ACB NS1250 NS1250
Transformer 500kVA 700kVA
Protection Module Micrologic 5.0A Micrologic 5.0A
Protection Settings Ir = 0.9 Ir = 1
tr = 8 tr = 8
Isd = 2.5 Isd = 5
2 2
tsd = 0.3 + I t tsd = 0.3 + I t
Ii = 15 Ii = 15
4.5 Merlin Gerin M16H1 (EPN 1993 to 2003)
The Merlin Gerin M16H1 was used with 1000kVA transformers. Note: This unit has been
selected to cope with 130% overload conditions.

ACB M16H1
Transformer 1000kVA
Protection Module STR38ST
Protection Settings Io = 1
Ir = 1
Im = 3
2
tm = 0.3 + I t ON
Ii = max/ON (any position in shaded area)

Ih = 500
2
th = 0.4 + I t ON
Minimum tripping current 1680A
Note:
 Current in excess of the minimum tripping currents may trip the circuit-breaker after
200s.
 The STR38ST trip units used on Masterpact ACBs from 1993 may be unstable and may
give nuisance tripping on low loads if Ih is set to less than 500A.

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4.6 Merlin Gerin M25 (EPN 1993 to 2003)
The Merlin Gerin M25 was used with 1500kVA and 1000kVA transformers. Note: This unit
has been selected to cope with 130% overload conditions.

ACB M25 M25
Protection Module STR38ST STR38ST
Protection Settings Io = 1 Io = 0.63
Ir = 0.9 Ir = 1
Im = 2 Im = 2
2 2
tm = 0.2 + I t ON tm = 0.2 + I t ON
I = max/ON (any position in shaded I = max/ON (any position in shaded

area) area)
Minimum tripping current 2360A Minimum tripping current 2360A
Note:
 Current in excess of the minimum tripping current may trip the circuit-breaker after 200s.
 The STR38ST trip units used on Masterpact ACBs from 1993 may be unstable and may
give nuisance tripping on low loads if Ih is set to less than 500A.
4.7 Merlin Gerin M16 and M25 (EPN 1991 to 1993)
The Merlin Gerin M16 was used with 1000kVA transformers and the Merlin Gerin M25 was
used with 1500kVA and 1000kVA transformers. Note: These units have been selected to

ACB M16 M25 M25
Protection Module STR308ST STR38ST STR38ST
Protection Settings Ir = 1 Ir = 0.9 Ir = 0.63
Im = 3 Im = 2.5 Im = 2.5
tm = 0.3 tm = 0.3 tm = 0.3
Ih = 0.2 Ih = 0.2 Ih = 0.2

Minimum tripping Minimum tripping Minimum tripping
current 1680A current 2360A current 2360A
Note: Current in excess of the minimum tripping currents may trip the breaker after 200s.

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4.8 Merlin Gerin M16 and M25 (EPN 1991 to 1993)
The Merlin Gerin M16 was used with 1000kVA transformers and the Merlin Gerin M25 was
used with 1500kVA and 1000kVA transformers. Note: These units have been selected to

ACB M16 M25 M25
Protection Module STR308ST STR38ST STR38ST
Protection Settings Ir = 1 Ir = 0.9 Ir = 0.63
Im = 3 Im = 2.5 Im = 2.5
tm = 0.3 tm = 0.3 tm = 0.3
Ih = 0.2 Ih = 0.2 Ih = 0.2
Minimum tripping Minimum tripping Minimum tripping

current 1680A current 2360A current 2360A
Note: Current in excess of the minimum tripping currents may trip the breaker after 200s.
4.9 Merlin Gerin C1250N and C1251N (EPN 1988 to 1992)
The Merlin Gerin C1250N and C1251N were used with 500kVA and 700kVA transformers.
Note: These units have been selected to cope with 130% overload conditions.

ACB C1250N C1250N C1251N C1251N
Transformer 500kVA 700kVA 500kVA 700kVA
Protection Settings Io = 1 Io = 1
Protection Settings Ir = 0.8 Ir = 1 Ir = 0.9 Ir = 1

Im = 4 Im = 5 Im = 2.5 Im = 6
2 2
tm = 0.3 tm = 0.3 + I t tm = 0.3 + I t ON tm = 0.3
ON

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4.10 Dorman Smith 600A and 1250A MCCB (before 1988)
The Dorman Smith 600A and 1200A MCCBs were used with 500kVA and 700kVA
transformers respectively.

ACB 600A 1250A
Protection Module 600A Tripping Unit Type A 1250A Tripping Unit Type B
Thermal Over Load Setting No. 5 No. 4
Instantaneous Magnetic Release High High
5 Reference Documents
EAS 00-0008 LV Plant and Equipment Materials List
EDS 08-0143 Customer LV Supplies Above 100A
EDS 08-0803 LV Air Circuit Breaker Specification
EAS 13-0031 Schneider Electrical NT16 H2, NW16 H1 and NW20 H1 Air Circuit Breakers
EAS 13-0032 Schneider Electrical NT16 Air Circuit Breaker Transformer Mounted
Legacy breaker Schneider Electric NS1250 Air Circuit Breaker Supply Cubicle
Legacy breaker Schneider master pack NW25H1
Legacy EPN breaker NW 2500AH1 ACB 1 - Schneider Electric

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Appendix A – Protection Settings Explained

This appendix provides a brief explanation of the protection settings used on the various
protection modules.
A.1 Schneider Electric Micrologic Protection Modules
Protection Description Function

Element
Ir Long time current setting Adjusts pickup current
tr Long time tripping delay Adjusts time to trip the long time current setting
Isd Short time pickup (multiple of Ir) Adjusts current setting of intermediate vertical lines
tsd Short time tripping delay Adjusts time setting of high current trip (2nd
horizontal/ slope from left)
Iinst or Ii Instantaneous pickup Sets high current instantaneous pickup
Ig Earth fault pickup Adjusts earth fault current
tg Earth fault time delay Adjusts earth fault time delay
A.2 Merlin Gerin (or Schneider Electric) STR38ST Trip Unit Settings
Protection Description Function

Element
Io Long time current setting Provides a wider range of pickup current
Ir Long time current setting (on Adjusts pickup current

STR38ST or C1251N = Io x Ir)
Im Short time pickup (multiple of Ir) Adjusts current setting of intermediate vertical lines
tm Short time tripping delay Adjusts time setting of high current trip (2nd
horizontal/ slope from left)
Ii Instantaneous pickup (STR38ST Sets high current instantaneous pickup
has 2 settings only - MAX and
OFF)
Ih Earth fault pickup Adjusts earth fault current
th Earth fault time delay Adjusts earth fault time delay
A.3 Dorman Smith Trip Units
The trip unit size is not visible unless the MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker) front panel
is removed. Note: That the 600A trip unit is rated at 700A when fitted in the standard
(1250A) MCCB and cubicle.

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Appendix B – AMTECH Protection Curves

This appendix contains the AMTECH plots for each of the settings in Section 3. Key:
 Top (red) curve – ring main unit (HV AC Series Tripping) 15A tagged TLF fuse.
 Middle (green) (green or blue in B10) curve – ACB.
 Bottom (blue) (orange in B10) curve – 400A BS88 J type supply fuse.
B.1 Schneider Electric NS1250 – 11kV 750/700kVA Transformer

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B.2 Schneider Electric NS1250 – 11kV 500kVA Transformer

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B.3 Schneider Electric NT16H1/H2 – 11kV 800/750kVA Transformer

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B.4 NT16H1/H2 – 11kV 500kVA Transformer

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B.5 Schneider Electric NW16H1 – 11kV 800/750kVA Transformer

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B.6 Schneider Electric NW16H1 – 6.6kV 500kVA Transformer

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B.7 Schneider Electric NW20H1 – 11kV 1000/800/750kVA Transformer

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B.8 Schneider Electric NW20H1 – 11kV 500kVA Transformer

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B.9 NW20H1 – 6.6kV 1000/800/750/500kVA Transformer

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B.10 NW16H1 and NW20H1 – 11kV 1000/800kVA Transformer

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Appendix C – Central London and the High Load Density Load Zone
City of
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London > 300 MW / km by 2015 kw5/ km x
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Document Number: EDS 05-2011

AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION SETTINGS

Network(s): EPN, LPN, SPN

Owner: Paul Williams Date: 13/05/2015

Approved By: Steve Mockford Approved Date: 03/06/2015

Asset Management Contractors

Capital Programme ICPs/IDNOs

Connections Meter Operators

Version 4.1 Review Date 03/06/2018

Version 3.0 Review Date 24/04/2015

Version 1.1 Review Date

Version 1.0 Review Date

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3 Protection Settings for New ACBs

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3.2.1 Legacy Schneider Electric NS1250

Large supplies (above 400A three-phase) to LV customers.

3.2.2 Schneider Electric NT16H1/H2

Large supplies (above 400A three-phase) to LV customers.

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3.2.3 Schneider Electric NW16H1

Large supplies above 400A three-phase to LV customers.

3.2.4 Schneider Electric NW20H1

Large supplies (above 400A three-phase) to LV customers.

Isd = 4 Isd = 4 Isd = 4

tsd = tsd = tsd =

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3.3 Large Supplies to LV Customers Inside Central London

3.3.1 Schneider Electric NW20H1 and NW16H1 in Series

ACB NW20H1 NW16H1

Figure 1 – Large Supplies to Customers in Central London

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3.4 Reverse Power Relays

There are two types of relay used:

 The English Electric CAG with a PCD directional element;

4 Protection Settings for Legacy ACBs

Note: ACBs were introduced in SPN in 2007.

4.1 Schneider Electric NW20H1 (2007-2011)

Isd = 4 Isd = 4 Isd = 4

Iinst = 15 Iinst = 15 Iinst = 15

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4.2 Merlin Gerin NW25H1 and NT16H1 (EPN 2003 to 2007)

Application Large supplies to LV customers

Isd = 2 Isd = 2 Isd = 3

4.3 Merlin Gerin NW16H1 and NW20H1 (LPN 2003 to 2007)

Application Large supplies to LV customers or network support for the interconnected

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4.4 Merlin Gerin NS1250 (EPN 2003 onwards)

Application Large supplies to LV customers

4.5 Merlin Gerin M16H1 (EPN 1993 to 2003)

Application Large supplies to LV customers

Ii = max/ON (any position in shaded area)

Minimum tripping current 1680A

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4.6 Merlin Gerin M25 (EPN 1993 to 2003)

Application Large supplies to LV customers

I = max/ON (any position in shaded I = max/ON (any position in shaded

4.7 Merlin Gerin M16 and M25 (EPN 1991 to 1993)

Application Large supplies to LV customers

tm = 0.3 tm = 0.3 tm = 0.3

Ih = 0.2 Ih = 0.2 Ih = 0.2