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Low voltage switchgear Compact Merlin Gerin

Exploitation guide

trip

pe

re

se

O F OF
sh pu to trip

ex

LIN S ER t N M pac
m co

RIN GE
1

Io

250N
P93083

2 Nm

MERLIN GERIN
compact

NS250 N
Ui 750V. Uimp 8kV. Icu Ue (kA) (V) 85 220/240 36 380/415 35 440 30 500 8 660/690 50 250 cat A Ics=100% Icu

OFF

IEC947-2 UNE NEMA UTE VDE BS CEI


push to trip

M
160/250A
90 %Ir 105
5 6 8 1.5 xIr 10 Ir Im

In=250A
.85 .8 .7 .63

Ir
.9 .95 .98 1 xIn 3 2 4

Im
alarm

STR 22 SE

TES

STR

22 S

E/G

ON
ST R
.9 Io .8

tripp
3
64/
h pus to trip

ed A

22
Ir

SE
.93

2
.95
.98 1
Io

0A 16
ala r %I rm 905 10
5 4 3

Im

1,5

7 8 10

tes

.9 1

.88 .85 .8 xIo

ST

R
.9

22
Ir

SE
.93 .95 .98

xIr

.88 .9 1 1 .85 .8 xIo

In

=1

60

A
.7

.8

.7 .63 .5 xIn
Im

.63

.5 xIn

Ir

4 3 E 3 6 R (T 2 IN ) /36 7 0 1 /2

OFF
Io .9

h pus to trip

ala

4 3 2

tes

11

8 10

te bs at t

64/

0A 16
r %I rm 905 10

Im

4
G R L IN
it

(S

Im

.88 1 1 .85 .8 xIo

co co nn S nn TR ec ec tio 22 tin ... g n 58 to

te

.98

le

.9

te

.95

.93

Ih

ST

Ir

co co nn S nn T1 ec ec 08 tio tin ... g n 41 to 8

22

SE

xIr

In

=1

60

A
.7

.8

.63

.5 xIn

cat

no 2

928

Ir

Im

In ex:

220/240 380/415 440 500/525 660/690

100 70 65 40 35

OFF

cat B Icw 8kA / 0,25s. Ics = 100% Icu IEC 947-2

cat B Icw 6kA / 0,25s Ics = 100% Icu IEC 947-2


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CEI

m 8m in .31
push to trip

UTE VDE BS UNE NEMA

CEI

In = 400A

A 144 .9 = 136.8A In x = Io = o x .95 820.8A I Ir = Ir x 6 = MERLIN GERIN Im =


compact

160

433

62

MERLIN GERIN
compact

M5 6x 2 in 6x.
Uimp 8kV. Icu (kA) 100 70 65 40 35

NS400 H
Ui 750V. Ue (V) 220/240 380/415 440 500/525 660/690

C 1001 H

Ui 750V. Uimp 8kV. Icu Ue (kA) (V)

PUSH TO TRIP
60 70 80 90 105 %Ir I Ih

400
75

STR 55UE
test t

fault

Ir

Im

Io

OFF
tr

STR 53 UE

60

Io
.63 .8 .88 .85 .5 1

Ir
.9

Im
.93 .95 .98 4 3 2 1.5

TES
90

105 %Ir

T
8 10

STR
R

22 S
test

E/G

fault

5 6 8 3 2

P >Ir Ic
.9 .88 .85 .8 1 .93 .95 .98

.8

1 240

10

1.5

12

x In

x Io

x Ir

x In
.2 .1

tr

xIn tm th

120 60

tm
(s)

.3

.3

>Im

.2 .1

tr

ON I

test
tm Ir Im I

30 15 240

(s) at 1.5 Ir

on

0 2 I t off

TFR

trip

pe

1
re se t

O F OF
sh pu to trip

OFF
Io

64/
h pus to trip

ST

R
.9

22
Ir

SE
.93 .95 .98

.88 .9 1 1 .85 .8 xIo

RIN GE LIN S ER t N M pac


m co

In

=1

60

A
.7

.8

.63

.5 xIn

Ir

Im

Nm

ex:

In 1

60A

Merlin Gerin Square D Telemecanique

discovering your circuit breaker

the toggle operated circuit breaker ..................................... 4 the motor mechanisms .................................................................... 5 the circuit breaker with rotary handle ....................................... 7 electrical auxiliaries .......................................................................... 8

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the toggle operated circuit breaker

rating plate MERLIN GERIN


E32507

posative contact indication


range model (rating and breaking capacity) standardised characteristics: v Ui = rated insulation voltage v Uimp = impulse withstand voltage v Ue = rated operational voltage v Icu = ultimate breaking capacity v Ics = service breaking capacity colour indicating the type of device: v yellow = E v silver = N v pink = H v blue = L v green = switch symbol indicating suitability for isolation as defined by IEC 947.2 main standards with which device conforms

compact NS160 H
Ui 750V. Uimp 8kV.
Ue (V) 220/240 380/415 440 500/525 660/690 250 Icu (kA) 100 70 65 50 10 85

Compact NS circuit breakers are suitable for isolation as defined by IEC 947-1 et 947-2. When the toggle is in the "OFF" position, the main contacts are ALWAYS open. It is therefore possible to carry out maintenance on the downstream circuits. When doing so, it is advised to lock the circuit breaker in the OFF position and to comply with applicable servicing regulations for low voltage circuits.

Ics = 100% Icu cat A IEC 947.2


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circuit breaker with toggle


E32505

upstream connections fixing hole


E32506

Resetting following a trip When the circuit breaker is in the "tripped" position it must first be reset by moving the toggle to the OFF position before reclosing is possible.

rating plate (see above)


MERLIN GERIN compact NS160 H
Ui 750V. Uimp 8kV.
Ue (V) 220/240 380/415 440 500/525 660/690 250 Icu (kA) 100 70 65 50 10 85

indication of closed (I/ON) position

ON "I" closing tripped

toggle (shown in tripped position)


push to trip

Ics = 100% Icu cat A IEC 947.2


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indication of open (O/OFF) position circuit identification

OFF "O" reset

push to trip

40/100
alarm %Ir 90 105

In=100A
.8 .7 .63 .5
Ir Im

STR 22 SE
Io
.9 1 .88 .85 .8 1

Ir
.9 .93 .95 .98

STR 22 SE Im
5 4 3 2 10 6 7 8

trip unit rating "push to trip" button


+

trip unit (see page 11)

x In

x Io

x Ir

test

fixing hole downstream connections

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the motor mechanisms

NS100 to 630 motor mechanisms


E32508

upstream connection

lock for access to electrical auxiliaries circuit identification


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compact

NS400 H
Ui 750V. Uimp 8kV. Ue Icu (V) (kA) 220/240 380/415 440 500/525 600/690 100 70 65 40 35

"off" position keylock (option available on NS400/630 only) spring-charging lever (stored-energy mechanism) rating plate (see page 4) main contacts position indicator (1)
E32509

The motor mechanism module can be used to open and close the circuit breaker and charge the operating mechanism spring via electrical signals. Its position and small dimensions leave trip unit settings visible and accessible. It can be tipped forward for access to connections ans auxiliaries (voltage releases, indication switches).

(1) main contacts position indicator

I O

ON OFF

closed open/isolated

cat B Icw 6kA / 0,25s. Ics = 100% Icu IEC 947-2


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I ON

charged

"off" position locking with a padlock (see page 40) mechanism "charged/ discharged" indicator (2)
E32510

Isolation is guaranteed when the indicator signals OFF. (2) mechanism status indicator
charged discharged spring charged spring discharged

In = 400A

manu

auto

O
push OFF

I
push ON

operations counter (option available on NS400/630 only)

push button to close contacts


STR 53 UE
Io
.63 .8 .88 .85 .8
x Io

60

75

90

> 105 %Ir

T
.5

test

fault

.9

Ir

.93 .95 .98 1 240


(s)

4 3

Im

5 6 3

6 8 .4 .3

Ih

.6 .7 .8

P > Ir > Im

push button to open contacts manual/automatic operation selector (3)

.5
x In

2 8 1.5 x Ir 10

2 10 1.5 x In 12

.2 x In 1

tr

tr 120
60

tm .3
2

.3 2

th (s) .4
.3

.4 .3
> Ih

(3) manual/automatic operation selector : c in manual mode, electrical control signals are inhibited, c in automatic mode, only electrical control signals are executed.

operation cycle in manual mode


E32511

I
push ON

O
push OFF

or

fault

OFF

charged

ON

discharged

OFF

discharged

(locking in position is possible)

manual spring charging

(locking in position is possible)

operating cycle in automatic mode


automatic spring charging ON OFF

fault

OFF

charged

ON

discharged

O
manual spring charging

OFF

discharged

manual spring charging


manu/auto determine cause of fault manu/auto
man u/au to

O
push OFF

I
push ON

(9 times)

O
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OFF

discharged

OFF

charged

the motor mechanisms

C801 to C1251 type T motor mechanism


E33379

upstream connections keylock to block handle

The motor mechanism module can be used to open and close the circuit breaker via electrical signals. Its position and small dimensions leave trip unit settings visible and accessible. It can be tipped forward for access to connections ans auxiliaries (voltage releases, indication switches). Manual operation is possible by opening the transparent front cover : c breaks the electrical circuit. c gives access to the operating handle (open - close). c allows the device to be locked by up to 3 padlocks.

I
front cover giving access to the manual control
MERLIN GERIN
compact

C801
Ui 750V. Uimp 8kV. Ue Icu (V) (kA) 220/240 380/415 440 500/525 660/690 cat B Icw 6kA / 0,25s. Ics = 100% Icu IEC 947-2
UTE VDE BS UNE NEMA CEI

rating plate

100 70 65 50 20

lock position open

In = 400A

O
O

manual operating handle

STR 55UE
fault

60 70 80 90

105 % Ir

Io

.63

.8

t
Ic1

Ir

test

Ir

.9

Im
.95 3

5 6 4

6 8
A B

Ih
.3

.4

trip unit (see page 11)

.5

tr

xIn
Ih th Im tm I
C 801 NH L C 1001 NH L 10 8 15 8

.85 .8

xIo

1 240

2 1.5 .3 .2 .1

xIr

8 3 10 2 .3 .2 .1 .85 .8 0 .9

.5 .2 .4

xIn

xIn

.6

120 60 30 15

.4 .3 .2

.95 .3 .2

480
on

TFR

A B

C 1251NH 10 12

+
tr

I2t

off

xIr

.1
on

I2t

.1
off

at 1.5Ir

Ic1

tm

th

downstream connections

Position "ON" closed


E33380 E33381

Position "OFF" open


E33382

Locking by 3 padlocks

I
O
60 70 80 90
fault

O
O
105 % Ir

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the circuit breaker with rotary handle

circuit breaker with rotary handle


E32512

upstream connection

ON

keylock to block handle (option) on-position indicator handle locking using a padlock circuit identification

The direct and extended rotary handles do not inhibit: c visibility of and access to trip unit settings, c positive contact indication (suitability for isolation), c indication of the three positions: O, I, "tripped", c access to the trip test buttton marked "push to trip". Compact NS100 to 630 optional handles: the following accessories are available : c MCC version (motor control and command), c machine tool version.
E32513

tripped
MERLIN GERIN
compact

tripped-position indicator rotary handle

reset
push to trip

O
OFF
alarm

off-position indicator trip button marked "push to trip"


6 7 8 2 10

In=100A
.8 .7 .63 .5
Ir Im

STR 22 SE
Io
.9 1 .88 .85 .8 1

Ir
.9 .93 .95 .98

%Ir 90 105

Im
5 4 3

trip unit (see page 11)


ON

I/ON (closed) tripped


I

x In

x Io

x Ir

test

rating plate (see page 4)

downstream connection

closing reset

tripped

reset

O
OFF

O/OFF (open isolated)

circuit breaker equipped with an extended rotary handle

The extended rotary handle comprises : c a case mounted on the Compact NS in place of the front cover (1), c an extension shaft (2), c an assembly fixed to the door (handle and front) (3).

E32514

1 2
ON I

Options : Telescopic shaft for devices mounted on a withdrawable chassis. With the exception of the rating plate and the "push to trip" button, the extended rotary handle provides the same information as the direct rotary handle, and is achieved in the same manner. Access to the trip unit settings and the "push to trip" test button is possible when the door is open. Compact C801 to C1251 option : includes the same components as the door interlocking version, but is only available with a short extension shaft. CAM (early make/break contacts) c a single early break changeover contact, used to operate pre-tripping mechanisms. c a double early make contact. Both these contacts are mounted in the 'handle front box' for both the direct and extended versions.

O OFF

ON I

O OFF

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electrical auxiliaires

E32515

E32516

E32517

OF1 SD

SDE OF2

SD OF
(2) OF1 OF2 OF3 SD SDE

MN/MX
MN/MX (1)

E32518

Compact NS80
SDV

SD
MN/MX MITOP

OF2

MN/MX OF1 OF3

SDV

SDE

Compact NS100/160/250 + Vigi (optional)


(1) slot for: c a MITOP release if the circuit breaker is fitted with an electronic trip unit; c an adapter required if the circuit breaker is fitted with a thermal-magnetic trip unit and an SDE contact. (2) slot for auxiliary connections for STR53UE trip unit options.

Compact NS400/630 + Vigi (optional) Compact C801/1001/1251

All auxiliaries are located behind the circuit breaker front plate, the motor mechanism module or the rotary handle, in a compartment insulated from the power circuits. Function and terminal markings are embossed on the circuit breaker frame for each slot. Auxiliary contacts and releases are physically identical for all ratings.

A single type of auxiliary contact is used for all indication functions (OF, SD, SDE, SDV). The contact function is determined by the slot it occupies in the circuit breaker. Auxiliary contacts snap easily into position. Connections are made via integrated screw terminals.

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electrical auxiliaries

auxiliaries switches
E18608

Auxiliary contacts remotely indicate circuit breaker positions. Contact OF NC and NO changeover contact. This auxiliary contact indicates the position of the circuit breaker contacts (open or closed).

c earth fault, c an MX or MN release, c pressing of the "Push to trip" button, c racking in or out, c manual opening on the front of the motor mechanism module. Contact SDV insulation fault indication. This auxiliary contact indicates that the circuit breaker has tripped due to an earth fault. Contact CAM early make/break contact which mounts in the rotary handle. Option COM (communication). For transmission of data using the Dialpact protocol.

For NS100 to NS630


E23839

Contact SDE fault trip indication. This auxiliary contact indicates that the circuit breaker has tripped due to an electrical fault: c overload, c short-circuit, c insulation fault detected by the Vigi module. Switch SD trip indication. This auxiliary contact indicates that the circuit breaker has tripped due to one of the following: c overload, c short-circuit,

For C801 to C1251

voltage releases
E18609

Voltage releases are used to trip the circuit breaker voluntarily by means of an electric signal (e.g. emergency off button). Release MN This undervoltage release trips the Compact NS when the voltage in its control circuit drops below 70% of the rated voltage. The circuit breaker can be reclosed as soon as the voltage has reached 85% of the rated value.

Release MX This shunt release trips the Compact NS as soon as the voltage across its terminals reaches 70% of the rated voltage.

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how to setup your trip unit

trip unit settings - general comments


introduction ............................................................................................. 12 Compact NS100-160-250 A ................................................................... 14 Compact NS400-630 A ........................................................................... 15 Compact C801-1001-1251 A .................................................................. 16

trip unit settings - details


thermal - magnetic : TM16D to TM250D ................................................................................. 17 electronic : STR22SE - STR22GE ............................................................................ 18 STR23SE ................................................................................................ 20 STR53UE ............................................................................................... 21 STR25DE and STR25DE (*) (fine adjustment) ....................................... 24 STR35SE/GE ......................................................................................... 26 STR45AE ................................................................................................ 27 STR45BE ................................................................................................ 28 STR55UE ............................................................................................... 29

increased setting range with 150 and 250 A CTs ................ 22 remote indication and electronic trip unit options
STR22SE, STR23SE, STR53UE ........................................................... 23 STR45AE/BE, STR55UE ........................................................................ 30

testing of electronic trip units


STR22SE, STR23SE, STR53UE ........................................................... 31 STR25DE, STR35DE/GE ....................................................................... 31 STR45AE/BE, STR55UE ........................................................................ 31

electronic trip unit settings for motor protection


STR22ME ............................................................................................... 32 STR43ME ............................................................................................... 33 STR35ME ............................................................................................... 34

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trip unit settings - general comments

The trip unit is the component that monitors the electrical current flowing through the circuit breaker and opens the circuit breaker in the event of a fault. c thermal-magnetic and electronic trip units detect overloads and shortcircuits;

c Compact circuit breakers can also be fitted with a Vigi earth-fault protection module that trips the circuit breaker in the event of an insulation fault (risk of electrocution or fire due to earth leakage current).

All Compact trip units (NS100 to NS630) incorporate the reflex-tripping system, an exclusive Merlin Gerin feature that ensures discrimination, even for very high short-circuit currents.

overload protection
Tripping time depends on the level of the fault: c the circuit breaker will trip within 2 hours for a current equal to : v 120% of Ir for electronic trip units, v 130% of Ir for thermal-magnetic trip units. c the circuit breaker must not trip for a load under 105% of Ir.

E32521

Io
.63 .8 .88 .85

STR 53 UE Ir
.9 .93 .95 .98 .8 1
x Io

60

75
.9 .88 .85 .8 1
x Io

90
STR 53 UE Ir
.93 .95 .98

> 105 %I

Im
4 3
.5
x In

.63

5 Io

.8

4Im
4 3 2 1.5
x Ir

60

I
10

75

5 6 8

90

> 105 %Ir

I
4 6

T Ih
.5 .6 .7 .8 .2
x In

test

fault

P > Ir > Im

6
1
tr

3
(s)

3 2 1.5

8
x In

.4 .3 1

10 11

.5
x In

2 1.5
tm

+
test

-8

tr 120
60 30

240

Ir Im I

tr 120
60

240

s)

m .3
.2

x Ir

10

15

240

(s) at 1.5 Ir

2 1.5
.2 .1
on

tm .3

.3 .2 .1
2 I t off

x In

10 11

th
(s)

.4 .3 .2
on

.4 .3 .2
> Ih

.1 .1 2 I t off

.3 .2

short circuit protection


The tripping is : c time delayed as soon as the current exceeds the Im threshold. c instantaneous as soon as the current exceeds the I threshold. The ME trip units conform to IEC 947-4.1 (motor protection).

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terminology of the overload and short-circuit protection settings


E31303

Io x Ir

adjustable for all modeles

tr Ic2 Ic1

fixed for : TM16D to 250D STR22SE / 22GE / 22ME, STR23SE, STR25DE, STR35SE / GE / ME adjustable for : STR43ME, STR53UE, STR45AE / BE, STR55UE

Im

fixed for : TM16D 160 / TM16G to TM63G, STR22ME adjustable for all other models

fixed for: TM16D to 250D STR22SE / GE / ME, STR23SE, STR25DE / GE

ON OFF

tm

adjustable for : STR45AE / BE STR35SE / GE, STR43ME, STR53UE, STR55UE

Ih

5
ON OFF
th I

fixed for : STR22SE / GE / ME, STR23SE / GE, STR35SE / GE / ME, STR43ME adjustable for : STR53UE, STR55UE

Long time protection against overloads 1 Io = coarse adjustment (function of In) Ir = fine adjustment

tm = short circuit time delay fixed or adjustable, Earth fault protection 7 Ih = insulation fault threshold, I2t curve in position ON or OFF

tr = long time delay fixed or adjustable depending on the trip unit

Instantaneous protection 5 I = instantaneous threshold, fixed or adjustable depending on the trip unit

8 6
Ic1 = adjustable load shedding threshold for STR45, STR53 and STR55 Ic2 = adjustable load shedding threshold for STR45 and STR55

th = earth fault time delay

Short circuit protection 3 Im = short circuit threshold, I2t curve in position ON or OFF (depending on the trip unit)
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trip unit settings - general comments

Compact NS100-160-250A
2 interchangeable families

thermal-magnetic trip unit


E32522
440 500/525 660/690 250 65 50 10 85

Trip unit identification TM 250 D


mini/maxi value of thermal protection trip unit identification type D : standard trip unit G : low magnetic-threshold trip unit

Ics = 100% Icu cat A IEC 947.2


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push to trip

200/250A

rating
STR 22 SE TM 250 D
50/60Hz

In=160A

Ir Ir

Im Im

.85 .9 .95 .8 .7 1 .98 .63 1 .9

4 3

10
alarm

90 5 105 %Ir

69

250A / 40C
test

6 8 7
Ir Ir Im Im

trip unit rating and reference temperature magnetic setting (or value if fixed) for short-circuit protection thermal setting for overload protection

2 8 .8 1.5 10
x Ir

family TM = thermal-magnetic MA = magnetic

x In x 250A

x 250A

electronic trip unit


E32523
440 500/525 660/690 250 65 50 10 85

Trip unit identification STR 22 SE

Ics = 100% Icu cat A IEC 947.2


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E : IEC P : UL

push to trip

trip unit identification


40/100

In=160A In=100A
.7

Ir

STR Im SE 22
1

.85 .9 Io .9 .8 .8 .95 .7 .63 .63


Ir Im

4 Ir 5
.9

.98
.5 1

x In

2 8 .85 1.5.8 101 .98


x Ir Io x

.88

.93 6 .95

alarm

90 %Ir alarm %Ir 105 90 105

STR 22 SE Im 50/60Hz
5 6 4 7

short time setting (Im) for short circuit protection


+
test

type S : selective trip unit G : generator protection trip unit M : motor protection trip unit

test connector (see page 31) alarm (see page 23)


rating group 2 : NS100/160/250

x In

3 8 Ir 2 Im Ir 10 x

test

long time setting Io x Ir (LR) for overload protection Io : base setting Ir : fine adjustment trip unit rating (calculation basis for settings)

number of settings family STR = electronic

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Compact NS400-630 A
electronic trip unit STR53UE
trip unit identification
E32531

push to trip

160/400A 160/400A

indication/alarm (see page 23) short time setting for short circuit protection (Im)

STR 53 UE
Io
.63 .8 .9 .88 .85 .8 1
x Io

60

75

90

> 105 %Ir

T
Ih
.5 .6 .7 .8 .2
x In

test

fault

Ir
.93 .95 .98 4 3 2 1.5

Im
5 6 8
x Ir

I
4 3 2 1.5 6 8 10 11 .4 .3

P > Ir > Im

instantaneous setting for short circuit protection (I) slot for the SD option "fault indication" long time setting (LR) for overload protection Io : base setting Ir : fine adjustment slot for options "earth-fault" or "load monitoring" short time time-delay setting (tm) long time time-delay setting (tr) test connector (see page 31)

.5
x In

10

tr tm Ir Im I

+
test

tr 120
60 30

240

tm .3
(s)

x In

.3 .2 .1 0

th
(s)

.4 .3 .2
on

.4 .3 .2
> Ih

.2 .1

240
(s) at 1.5 Ir on

2 I t off

.1 .1 2 I t off

Trip unit identification STR 53 UE

E : IEC P : UL type S : selective trip unit U : universal trip unit M : motor protection trip unit

rating group 3 : NS400/630 number of settings family STR = electronic

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trip unit settings - general comments

C801-1001-1251 A
exclusively electronic
trip unit identification

indication/alarm (see page 30)

E32868

long time setting (LR) for overload protection Io : base setting Ir : fine adjustment

short time setting for short circuit protection (Im)


STR 55UE
fault

60 70 80 90

105 % Ir

Io

.63

.8

t
Ic1

Ir

test

Ir

.9

Im
.95 3

5 6 4

6 8
A B

Ih
.3

.4

instantaneous setting for high short circuit protection (I) adjustment for earth fault threshold (Ih)

.5

tr

xIn
Ih th Im tm I
C 801 NH L C 1001 NH L A 10 8 B 15 8

.85 .8

xIo

1 240

2 1.5 .3 .2 .1

xIr

8 3 10 2 .3 .2 .1 .85 .8 0 .9

.5 .2 .4

xIn

xIn

.6

120 60 30 15

.4 .3 .2

.95 .3 .2

480
on

TFR

C 1251NH 10 12

+
tr

I2t

off

xIr

.1
on

I2t

.1
off

at 1.5Ir

Ic1

tm

th

adjustment for earth fault time delay (th) load monitoring control

adjustment for short circuit time delay (tm)

adjustment for overload time delay (tr) test socket (see page 31)

Trip unit identification STR 5 5 U

E
standard E : IEC P : UL

application I : isolator D : distribution S : selective G : generator protection M : motor protection U : universal B : selim circuit breaker 5 : C801/1001/1251 number of settings family STR = electronic

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trip unit settings - details thermal-magnetic TM16D to TM250D

E33456

Ir

Im

10 9

5 6

TM 250 D 250A / 40C

.9

.8

3
Ir Im
0 Ir Im

7
I

x 250A

x 250A

E32524

Ir

Im

Thermal overload protection


10 9 5 6 8 7
setting 0.8 0.9 1 trip unit rating (A) 16 25 40 12.8 20 32 14.4 22.5 36 16 25 40 63 50.4 56.7 63 80 64 72 80 100 80 90 100 125 100 112.5 125 160 128 144 160 200 160 180 200 250 200 225 250

.9

.8

x 250 A

x 250 A

Ir = 250 A x 0.9 = 225 A

E32525

Ir

Im 10
9 1 .9 .8 8

Magnetic short-circuit protection


5 6 7
setting 5 6 7 8 9 10 trip unit rating (A) 16 25 40 63 80 100 125 160 200 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 250 1250 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500

x 250 A

x 250 A

d fixe

Im = 250 A x 8 = 2000 A

The circuit breaker trips instantaneously when the current exceeds 2000 A.

Merlin Gerin

17

trip unit settings - details electronic STR22SE and STR22GE

E32563

1 1 3

In=100A
.8 .7 .63 .5
Ir Im
x In

STR 22 SE
Io Ir
.9 1 .88 .85 .8
x Io

alarm

%Ir 90 105

3
Im
5 4 3 2
x Ir

.9

.93 .95 .98 1

6 7 8 10

test

Ir

Im

electronic trip unit STR22SE and GE rating 40, 100, 160, 250 A
E32526

.8 .7 .63 .5

Io

.9 1 .88 .85

.9

Ir

.93 .95 .98

5 4 3 2

Im

Long time overload protection


7 8

.8

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

STR22SE 40 A Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1

Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 16 17 17,5 20 21 22 22,5 24 24,5 25,5 27 28 29 30,5 31,5 32 34 35

0.9 18 22,5 25 29 32 36

0.93 185 23 26 29,5 33,5 37

0.95 19 23,5 25,5 30 34 38

0.98 19,5 24,5 27,5 31 35 39

1 20 25 28 32 36 40

STR22SE 100 A Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1

Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 40 42,5 44 50,5 53,5 55,5 56 59,5 61,5 64 68 70,5 72 76,5 79 80 85 88

0.9 45 57 63 72 81 90

0.93 46,5 59 65 74,5 83,5 93

0.95 47,5 60 66,5 76 85,5 95

0.98 49 62 68,5 78,5 88 98

1 50 63 70 80 90 100

STR22SE 160 A Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1

Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 64 68 70,5 81 86 89 89,5 95 98,5 102,5 109 112,2 115 122,5 127 128 136 141

0.9 72 91 101 115 129,5 144

0.93 74,5 94 104 119 134 149

0.95 76 96 106,5 121,5 137 152

0.98 78,5 99 110 125,5 141 157

1 80 101 112 128 144 160

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Merlin Gerin

STR22SE 250 A Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1

Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 100 106 110 126 134 138,5 140 149 154 160 170 176 180 191 198 200 212,5 220

0.9 112,5 142 157,5 180 202,5 225

0.93 116 146,5 163 186 209 232,5

0.95 119 150 166 190 214 237,5

0.98 122,5 154 171,5 196 220,5 245

1 125 157,5 175 200 225 250

Eg.

In

160 A

Io Ir

0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 coarse setting 128 A 0.8 0.85 0.88 0.9 0.93 0.95 0.98 1 Ir = 128 A x 0.9 = 115 A

.8 .7 .63 .5

Io

.9 1 .88 .85

.9

Ir

.93 .95 .98

5 4 3 2

Im

Short-circuit protection
7 8

With an electronic trip unit, the short circuit threshold is a multiple of the overload setting.

E32527

.8

10

Eg. In
Io Ir

160 A 1

x In

x Io

x Ir

0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9

0.8 0.85 0.88 0.9 0.93 0.95 0.98 1 Ir = 128 A x 0.9 = 115 A

Im

10

Im = 115 A x 5 = 575 A

The device trips instantaneously when the current exceeds 575 A.

Merlin Gerin

19

trip unit settings - details electronic STR23SE

E32565

STR 23 SE
Io
.8 .9

alarm

90 105 %Ir

Ir
1 .88 .85 .8 .9 .93 .95 .98 1
x Io

Im
5 4 3 2
x Ir

6 7 8 10
Ir Im

.7 .63 .5
x In

+
test

Ir

Im

The trip unit rating for the STR23SE and STR53UE is fixed by the current transformer within the circuit breaker.
E32529

8 .7 .63 .5

Io

9 1 .88 .85

.9

Ir

.93 .95 .98

5 4 3 2

Im

Overload protection
7 8

.8

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

Compact NS400 Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 Compact NS630 Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1

Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 160 170 176 202 214 222 224 238 246 256 272 282 288 306 316 320 340 352 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 252 268 277 318 337 349 352 374 388 403 428 443 453 481 498 504 535 554

0.9 180 227 252 300 324 360

0.93 186 234 260 298 334 372

0.95 190 239 256 304 342 380

0.98 196 247 274 314 352 392

1 200 252 280 320 360 400

0.9 284 357 396 472 510 567

0.93 293 369 410 469 527 586

0.95 299 377 418 479 538 598

0.98 309 389 432 494 555 617

1 315 397 441 504 567 630

Example of protection settings Eg.

In

400 A 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 coarse setting 320 A 0.8 0.85 0.88 0.9 0.93 0.95 0.98 1 Ir = 320 A x 0.93 = 298 A

Io Ir

E32530

8 .7 .63 .5

Io

9 1 .88 .85

.9

Ir

.93 .95 .98

5 4 3 2

Im

Short circuit protection


7 8

The short circuit threshold is a multiple of the overload setting.


400 A

Eg.
Io Ir

In

.8

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9

0.8 0.85 0.88 0.9 0.93 0.95 0.98 1 Ir = 320 A x 0.93 = 298 A

Im

10

Im = 298 A x 7 = 2086 A
For a NS400 circuit breaker with 400 A CTs, the STR23SE trip unit is calibrated at 400 A

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Merlin Gerin

trip unit settings - details electronic STR53UE

E32567

1 2

Io
.63 .8 .88 .85

STR 53 UE Ir
.9 .93 .95 .98 .8 1
x Io

60

75

90

> 105 %Ir

Im
4 3 2 1.5 5 6 8
x Ir

I
4 3 2 1.5 6 8 10 11 .4 .3

T Ih
.5 .6 .7 .8 .2
x In

test

fault

P > Ir > Im

3 4 5

.5
x In

10

tr tm Ir Im I

+
test

tr 120
60 30

240

tm .3
(s)

x In

.3 .2 .1 0

th
(s)

.4 .3 .2
on

.4 .3 .2
> Ih

.2 .1

15

240
on

(s) at 1.5 Ir

2 I t off

.1 .1 2 I t off

Ir

Im

trip unit adjustment STR53UE

Overload protection
Compact NS400 Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.8 1 Compact NS630 Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.8 1 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 160 170 176 202 214 222 256 272 282 320 340 352 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 252 268 277 318 337 349 403 428 443 504 535 554 0.9 180 227 300 360 0.93 186 234 298 372 0.95 190 239 304 380 0.98 196 247 314 392 1 200 252 320 400

0.9 284 357 472 567

0.93 293 369 469 586

0.95 299 377 479 598

0.98 309 389 494 617

1 315 397 504 630

Trip unit STR53UE provides an even finer balance between safety and service continuity for installations with special characteristics (for example induction furnaces, fluorescent lighting, arc-welding systems, SCR-based regulation systems, etc.), by the use of three additional settings: Short circuit time delay
E33465

c instantaneous tripping threshold (I); c overload protection delay (tr); c short circuit protection delay (tm).

overload time delay


E33478

tm
I2t off

0...0,3 s

0...0,3 s

tr

15...240 s

tm
on I2t

Options : see page 23.


E32532

Io
.63 .8 .9 .88 .85 .8

Ir
.93 .95 .98 1 3

Im
4 5 6 8 10 3 2 1.5 4 2 1.5

I
6 8 10 11

Increased short circuit protection with the adjustable instantaneous threshold, I Eg.

The tripping time is faster than that of the short circuit time delay. The threshold is a function of the circuit breaker rating.

.5

In
1.5 2 3 4

400 A 6 8 10 11

x In

x Io

x Ir

x In

I = 400 A x 6 = 2400 A
Merlin Gerin

21

increased setting range with 150 and 250 A CTs

trip unit adjustment STR23SE

Overload protection
NS400 (150 A) Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 NS400 (250 A) Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 60 63,76 66 75,6 80,32 83,16 84 89,25 92,4 96 102 105,6 108 114,75 118,8 120 127,5 132 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 100 106,25 110 126 133,87 138,6 140 148,75 154 160 170 176 180 191,25 198 200 212,2 220 0.9 67,5 85,05 94,5 138 121,5 135 0.93 69,75 87,88 97,65 111,5 125,55 139,5 0.95 71,25 89,77 99,75 114 128,55 142,5 0.98 73,5 92,61 102,9 117,6 132,5 147 1 75 94,5 105 120 135 150

0.9 112,5 141,75 157,5 180 202,5 225

0.93 116,25 146,57 162,75 185 209,25 232,5

0.95 118,75 149,62 166,25 190 213,75 237,5

0.98 122,5 154,35 171,5 196 220,5 245

1 125 157,6 175 200 225 250

trip unit adjustment STR53UE

Overload protection
NS400 (150 A) Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.8 1 NS400 (250 A) Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.8 1 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 60 63,76 66 75,6 80,32 83,16 96 102 105,6 120 127,5 132 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 100 106,25 110 126 133,87 138,6 160 170 176 200 212,2 220 0.9 67,5 85,05 138 135 0.93 69,75 87,88 111,5 139,5 0.95 71,25 89,77 114 142,5 0.98 73,5 92,61 117,6 147 1 75 94,5 120 150

0.9 112,5 141,75 180 225

0.93 116,25 146,57 185 232,5

0.95 118,75 149,62 190 237,5

0.98 122,5 154,35 196 245

1 125 157,6 200 250

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Merlin Gerin

remote indication and electronic trip unit options STR22SE, STR23SE, STR53UE

indication
alarm LED
For Compact NS100/160/250: STR22SE or STR23SE The LED lights and remains lit when the load exceeds 90 % of Ir. The LED blinks for an overload (u 105% Ir), warning that the circuit breaker may trip.
E32533

STR 23 SE

alarm

alarm

90 105 %Ir

90 105 %Ir

STR 53 UE

60

60 75

75

> 90 90> 105 %Ir 105 %Ir

For Compact NS400/630 : STR53UE The 4 LEDs indicate the load level: c 60 / 75 / 90 % : the load is high and care should be taken to ensure that the 105% threshold is not exceeded;

c 105 % : There is an overload and the unit may trip. Shedding of non-priority loads.

E32534

options forSTR53UE
E26031

test P > Ir > Im > Ih

fault

Option F, fault indication This option can be fitted to the STR53UE (Compact NS400 or NS630). Following a trip, press the fault test button for an indication of the cause:

c P : internal microprocessor fault, c > Ir : overload or circuit breaker over-temperature, c > Im : short-circuit (or instantaneous), c > Ih : earth fault protection.

E26030

E32693

Example of threshold setting :


6
In 400 A Io 0.5 0.63 0.8 1

Ic1

0,8...1 Ir

Ic
.9 .88 .85 .8 1 .93 .95 .98

coarse setting 320 A


Ir 0.8 0.85 0.88 0.9 0.93 0.95 0.98 1 Ir = 320 A x 0.93 = 298 A Ic 0.8 0.85 0.88 0.9 0.93 0.95 0.98 1 Ic = 298 A x 0.95 = 283 A

load-shedding control - option R This function allows remote indication of whether the load is above or below the threshold, Ic.
E26029 E32691 E32692

It is generally used to disconnect nonpriority circuits in the event of an overload (load shedding).

T
.5 .4 .3 .2 x In 1

Ih

.6 .7 .8

tripping threshold adjustment Ih = 0.2 to 1 x In

Ih

0,2...1 In

Ih

0,2...1 In

th (s) .4
.3 .2
on

.4 .3 .2

tripping time adjustment

0,1...0,4 s ON I2t
I2t OFF

0,1...0,4 s

.1 .1 2 I t off

th

th 8

Earth fault protection - option T This function will trip the circuit breaker in the event of a fault to earth on a TNS system.

Merlin Gerin

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trip unit settings - details electronic STR25DE

E32679

3
t

1
STR 25DE
test

60 70 80 90

105 % Ir

Ir

Ir

.9

I
.95 3

5 6 8 10

.85 .8

xIo

2 1.5

xIr

3
0
Ir I

E33457

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

Setting STR25DE
5 6 8

Compact C801N/H/L setting

In = 800 A 1 0.95 0.9 720 0.9 900 0.9 1125 0.8 640 0.8 800 0.8 1000 0.7 560 0.7 700 0.7 875 0.63 504 0.63 630 0.63 787 0.5 400 0.5 500 0.5 625 0,4 320 0,4 400 0,4 500 800 760 In = 1000 A 1 0.95 1000 950 In = 1250 A 1 1250 0.95 1187

.85 .8 1

1.5

10

x Io

x Ir

Ir (A) Compact C1001N/H/L setting

Ir (A) Compact C1251N/H/L setting Ir (A)

E33458

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

5 6 8

Example : In = 1000 A, Ir = 800 A Im = 4000 A

In Ir

1000 A 0.4 0.5 0.63 0.8 0.9 0.95 1 Ir = 0,8 x 1000 = 800 A

.85 .8 1

1.5

10

x Io

x Ir
3 Im 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 8 10

Im = 5 x Ir = 4000 A

24

Merlin Gerin

trip unit settings - details electronic STR25DE (*) (fine adjustment)

E32680

3
t

1
STR 25DE (*)
Io
test

60 70 80 90

105 % Ir

.63

.8

Ir

Ir

.9

I
.95 3

5 6 8 10

.5

xIn
I

.85 .8

xIo

2 1.5

xIr

3
0
Ir I

(*) fine adjustment

E33459

Io
.63 .8 .85

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

Setting STR25DE (*)


5 6 8

Compact C801N/H/L Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1

1
Ir 1 400 504 640 800 Ir 1 500 630 800 1000 Ir 1 625 788 1000 1250

In = 800 A 0.975 390 491 624 780 0.975 488 614 780 975 0.975 609 768 975 1219 0.95 380 479 608 760 0.95 475 599 760 950 0.95 594 748 950 1188 0.925 370 466 592 740 0.925 463 583 740 925 0.925 578 728 925 1156 0.9 360 454 576 720 0.9 450 567 720 900 0.9 563 709 900 1125 0.875 350 441 560 700 0.875 438 551 700 875 0.875 547 689 875 1094 0.85 340 428 544 680 0.85 425 536 680 850 0.85 531 669 850 1063 0,8 320 403 512 640 0,8 400 504 640 800 0,8 500 630 800 1000

.5

.8

1.5

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

Compact C1001N/H/L 1

In = 1000 A

Compact C1251N/H/L 1

In = 1250 A

Io
.63 .8 .85

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

5 6 8

Example : C1001N : In = 1000 A, Ir = 720 A, Im = 3600 A,

E33460

In 1 Io

1000 A 0.5 0.63 0.8 1

.5

base setting 800 A

.8

1.5

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

Ir

0.8 0.85 0.875 0.9 0.925 0.95 0.975 1 Ir = 800 x 0,9 = 720 A

Im

1.5

10

Im = 720 x 5 = 3600 A

Merlin Gerin

25

trip unit settings - details electronic STR35SE/GE

E32681

4
t

Ir
STR 35SE
Io
t
Ir
.5 1

0,4...1In

60 70 80 90

105 % Ir

.63

.8

test

Ir

.9

Im
.95 3

5 6 8 10 .3 .2 .1

120s Im tm I

xIn

.85 .8

xIo

2 1.5 .3 .2 .1 0
on

Im

1,5...10Ir

xIr

I2t

off

1,5 Ir

i
C 1251NH 12

C 801 NH L C 1001 NH L A x In 15 8

tm

0
E33461

Ir

Im

Io
.63 .8 .85

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

Im

Setting STR35SE/GE
6 8

Compact C801N/H/L Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1

1
Ir 1 400 504 640 800 Ir 1 500 630 800 1000 Ir 1 625 788 1000 1250

In = 800 A 0.975 390 491 624 780 0.975 488 614 780 975 0.975 609 768 975 1219 0.95 380 479 608 760 0.95 475 599 760 950 0.95 594 748 950 1188 0.925 370 466 592 740 0.925 463 583 740 925 0.925 578 728 925 1156 0.9 360 454 576 720 0.9 450 567 720 900 0.9 563 709 900 1125 0.875 350 441 560 700 0.875 438 551 700 875 0.875 547 689 875 1094 0.85 340 428 544 680 0.85 425 536 680 850 0.85 531 669 850 1063 0,8 320 403 512 640 0,8 400 504 640 800 0,8 500 630 800 1000

.5

.8

1.5

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

Compact C1001N/H/L 1

In = 1000 A

Compact C1251N/H/L 1

In = 1250 A

E33462

Io
.63 .8 .85

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

Im

5 6 8

Example : C1001N : In = 1000 A, Ir = 720 A, Im = 3600 A,

In 1 Io

1000 A 0.5 0.63 0.8 1 coarse setting 800 A 0.8 0.85 0.875 0.9 0.925 0.95 0.975 1 Ir = 800 x 0,9 = 720 A

.5

.8

1.5

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

Ir

Short circuit time delay


E32690

Im

1.5

10

4
Im = 720 x 5 = 3600 A

tm
I2t off

0...0,3 s

0...0,3 s

tm
on I2t

C801 N/H L C1001N/H L C1251N/H

A B 26

10 8 15 8

10 12
Merlin Gerin

trip unit settings - details electronic STR45AE

E32682

3
t

Ir
1
STR 45AE
fault

0,4...1In

60 70 80 90

105 % Ir

2
Ih
.4

Io

.63

.8

t
Ic1

Ir

test

Ir

.9

Im
.95 3

5 6 8 10 .3 .2 .1 .85 .8 0 .9

.3 .5 .2 .95 .3 .2 .4

.5

tr

xIn
Ih th Im tm I
A

.85 .8

120 60 30 15

xIo

1 240

2 1.5 .3 .2 .1

3 Im

1,5...10Ir

xIr

xIn

.6 .4 .3 .2

480
on

I2t

off

xIr

.1
on

I2t

.1
off

i
18

+
tr

at 1.5Ir

Ic1

TFR

C 801NH C 1001NH C 1251NH


A x In

tm

th

20

23

0
E33461

Ir

Im

Io
.63 .8 .85

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

Im

SettingSTR45AE
6 8

Compact C801N/H/L Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1

1
Ir 1 400 504 640 800 Ir 1 500 630 800 1000 Ir 1 625 788 1000 1250

In = 800 A 0.975 390 491 624 780 0.975 488 614 780 975 0.975 609 768 975 1219 0.95 380 479 608 760 0.95 475 599 760 950 0.95 594 748 950 1188 0.925 370 466 592 740 0.925 463 583 740 925 0.925 578 728 925 1156 0.9 360 454 576 720 0.9 450 567 720 900 0.9 563 709 900 1125 0.875 350 441 560 700 0.875 438 551 700 875 0.875 547 689 875 1094 0.85 340 428 544 680 0.85 425 536 680 850 0.85 531 669 850 1063 0,8 320 403 512 640 0,8 400 504 640 800 0,8 500 630 800 1000

.5

.8

1.5

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

Overload time delay


E32689

Compact C1001N/H/L 1

In = 1000 A

tr

15...480 s

Compact C1251N/H/L 1

In = 1250 A

Io
.63 .8 .85

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

Im

5 6 8

Example : C1001N : In = 1000 A, Ir = 720 A, Im = 3600 A,

E33462

In 1 Io

1000 A 0.5 0.63 0.8 1 coarse setting 800 A 0.8 0.85 0.875 0.9 0.925 0.95 0.975 1 Ir = 800 x 0,9 = 720 A

.5

.8

1.5

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

Ir

Short circuit time delay


E33465

Im

1.5

10

4
Im = 720 x 5 = 3600 A

tm
I2t off

0...0,3 s

0...0,3 s

tm
on I2t

Options : voir page 30


Merlin Gerin

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trip unit settings - details electronic STR45BE

E32683

4
t

Ir
1
STR 45BE
Io
test

0,4...1In

60 70 80 90

105 % Ir

2
Ih
.4

.63

.8

Ir

Ir

.9

Im
.95 3

5 6 8 10 .3 .2 .1

.3 .5 .2 .4 .3 .2 .1
on

.5

xIn
Ih th

tr

.85 .8

Im tm

120 60

xIo

1 240

2 1.5 .3 .2 .1

3 Im

1,5...10Ir

xIr

xIn

.6 .4 .3 .2 .1

30 15 480

0
on

It
2

off

It
2

off

+
tr

at 1.5Ir

tm

th

Ir

Im

E33461

Io
.63 .8 .85

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

Im

Setting STR45BE
Compact C801N/H/L
6 8

1
Ir 1 400 504 640 800 Ir 1 500 630 800 1000 Ir 1 625 788 1000 1250

In = 800 A 0.975 390 491 624 780 0.975 488 614 780 975 0.975 609 768 975 1219 0.95 380 479 608 760 0.95 475 599 760 950 0.95 594 748 950 1188 0.925 370 466 592 740 0.925 463 583 740 925 0.925 578 728 925 1156 0.9 360 454 576 720 0.9 450 567 720 900 0.9 563 709 900 1125 0.875 350 441 560 700 0.875 438 551 700 875 0.875 547 689 875 1094 0.85 340 428 544 680 0.85 425 536 680 850 0.85 531 669 850 1063 0,8 320 403 512 640 0,8 400 504 640 800 0,8 500 630 800 1000

.5

.8

1.5

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1

Overload time delay


E33479

Compact C1001N/H/L 1

In = 1000 A

tr

15...480 s

Compact C1251N/H/L 1

In = 1250 A

E33462

Io
.63 .8 .85

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

Im

5 6 8

Example : C1001N : In = 1000 A, Ir = 720 A, Im = 3600 A,

In 1 Io

1000 A 0.5 0.63 0.8 1 coarse setting 800 A 0.8 0.85 0.875 0.9 0.925 0.95 0.975 1 Ir = 800 x 0,9 = 720 A

.5

.8

1.5

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

Ir

Short circuit time delay


E33466

Im

1.5

10

4
Im = 720 x 5 = 3600 A

tm
I2t off

0...0,3 s

tm
on I2t

0...0,3 s

Options : voir page 30 28


Merlin Gerin

trip unit settings - details electronic STR55UE

E32684

5
t

Ir
STR 55UE
fault

0,4...1In

60 70 80 90

105 % Ir

2
6 8
A B

Io

.63

.8

t
Ic1

Ir

test

Ir

.9

Im
.95 3

5 6 4

Ih
.3

.4

.5

tr

xIn
Ih th Im tm I
C 801 NH L C 1001 NH L A 10 8 B 15 8

.85 .8

xIo

1 240

2 1.5 .3 .2 .1

xIr

8 3 10 2 .3 .2 .1 .85 .8 Ic1 .9

.5 .2 .4

3 Im

1,5...10Ir

xIn

xIn

.6

120 60 30 15

.4 .3 .2

.95 .3 .2

4 5 I
0
Ir Im I 2...A/B x In

480
on

TFR

C 1251NH 10 12

+
tr

I2t

off

xIr

.1
on

I2t

.1
off

at 1.5Ir

tm

th

E33463

Io
.63 .8 .85 .9 .5 1

Ir
.95 3 2

Im
4 5 6 8 1.5 10 4 3 2 5

I
6 8 A B

Setting STR55UE
Compact C801N/H/L Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1

1
Ir 1 400 504 640 800 Ir 1 500 630 800 1000 Ir 1 625 788 1000 1250

In = 800 A 0.975 390 491 624 780 0.975 488 614 780 975 0.975 609 768 975 1219 0.95 380 479 608 760 0.95 475 599 760 950 0.95 594 748 950 1188 0.925 370 466 592 740 0.925 463 583 740 925 0.925 578 728 925 1156 0.9 360 454 576 720 0.9 450 567 720 900 0.9 563 709 900 1125 0.875 350 441 560 700 0.875 438 551 700 875 0.875 547 689 875 1094 0.85 340 428 544 680 0.85 425 536 680 850 0.85 531 669 850 1063 0,8 320 403 512 640 0,8 400 504 640 800 0,8 500 630 800 1000

.8

x In

x Io

x Ir

x In

Overload time delay


E32689

Compact C1001N/H/L 1

In = 1000 A

tr

15...480 s

Compact C1251N/H/L 1

In = 1250 A

E33464

Io
.63 .8 .85 .8 .9 .5 1

Ir
.95 3 2 1

Im
4 5 6 8 1.5 10 4 3 2 5

I
6 8 A B

Example : C1001N : In = 1000 A, Ir = 720 A, Im = 3600 A, I = 6000 A

In 1 Io

1000 A 0.5 0.63 0.8 1

coarse setting 800 A Ir 0.8 0.85 0.875 0.9 0.925 0.95 0.975 1 Ir = 800 x 0,9 = 720 A 3 Im 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 8 10

x In

x Io

x Ir

x In

Short circuit time delay


E32690

4 5 I 2 3

Im = 720 x 5 = 3600 A 4 5 6 8 A B

tm
I2t off

0...0,3 s

0...0,3 s

tm
on I2t

I = 6 x In = 6000 A

C801 N/H L C1001N/H L C1251N/H

A B

10 8 15 8

10 12

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remote indication and electronic trip unit options STR45AE/BE, STR55UE

indication
LED alarme
E26031

Fault indication - option F this option is not available on the STR45BE.


STR 53 UE

E23534

test P > Ir > Im > Ih

fault

60

60 75

75

> 90 90> 105 %Ir 105 %Ir

STR45AE/BE STR55UE options


E26030

E32693

E32694

6
0,8...1 Ir

Ic1

Ic2

0,5...1 Ir

Ic
.9 .88 .85 .8 1 .93 .95 .98

Load shedding control - option R Ic1 = 0,8 to 1 6 Ic2 = 0,5 to 1

E26029

T
.5 .4 .3 .2 x In 1

E23691

Ih

.6 .7 .8

E32692

Ih

0,2...0,6 In

Ih

0,2...0,6 In

th (s) .4
.3 .2
on

.4 .3 .2

0,1...0,4 s ON I2t
I2t OFF

0,1...0,4 s

.1 .1 2 I t off

th

th 8

Earth fault protection - option T earth fault protecyion setting for your network 7 Ih = 0,2 to 0,6 In I2t = constant : ON or OFF 8 th = 0,1 to 0,4 s

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testing of electronic trip units STR22SE, STR23SE, STR53UE, STR25DE, STR35SE/GE STR45AE/BE, STR55UE
testing of electronic trip units
mini test kit
E23858

A test socket on the front of the electronic trip units enables connection to a mini test kit or calibration test kit. These kits tests trip unit operation and circuit breaking tripping.

calibration test kit


E23857

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The calibration test kit checks the protection systems by measuring the real tripping times: c at 1.5 x Ir (overload protection), c at 1.5 x Ir (short circuit protection), c at 0.8 x In (earth-fault protection). This apparatus checks that the trip unit is operational and that the breaker will trip.

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trip unit settings - details electronic STR22ME, STR35ME for motor protection
E26985

E32564

1 1 2

Ir In=50A
Ir 37.5 40 35.5 42.5
33.5 31.5 30 50 45 47.5

ImSTR 22 ME
7,2Ir 7,0s

u1,05 Ir IEC 947.4 / cl.10

3 4 5
test

Ir

13 Ir

Ir

13Ir

Protection settings (STR22ME) c overload protection, adjustable threshold Ir 1 , conformes to tripping class 10 according to IEC 947-4-1 2 ; c protection against single phase operation : initiates circuit breaker opening in 3.5 to 6 s ; c short circuit protection : v fixed threshold, Im (13 x Ir) 3 , v fixed time delay 4 . c instantaneous protection against high short circuits, fixed threshold (13 x In) 5 . Indication as standard Indication of load by diode on front face : c non operational for I < 1.05 x In ; c flashes for I u 1.05 x In.

trip unit STR22ME rating(A) adjustment thresholds (A) 40 24 25.5 27 28.5 50 30 31.5 33.5 35.5 80 48 51 54 57 100 60 63 67 71 150 90 95 101 107 220 132 140 148 157

30 37.5 60 75 113 166

32 40 64 80 120 177

34 42.5 68 85 127 187

36 45 72 90 135 198

38 47.5 76 95 142 209

40 50 80 100 150 220

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trip unit settings - details electronic STR43ME for motor protection


E26987

E32566

1 2

STR 43 ME
Io
.7 .6 1 .8

>Ir

>Im

Ir
.88 .85 .8 .90.93 .95 .98 1

Im
9 10 8 7 6 11 12 13

3 4 5

A
tr tm Ir Im I

+
test

tr

x Io

x Ir

10

10A
class

20
7.2 tr

Ir

Protection settings (STR43ME) c overload protection : v adjustable threshold, Ir 1 , v adjustable long time delay 2 , conformes to trip unit classes types 5, 10 and 20 according to IEC 947-4.1 ; c protection against single phase operation : initiates circuit breaker opening in 4 s 10% ; c short circuit protection : v adjustable threshold, Im (6 to 13 x Ir) 3 , v fixed time delay 4 ; c instantaneous protection against high short circuits, fixed threshold (13 x In) 5 .

Overload protection settings


Compact NS400 Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 Compact NS630 Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 160 170 176 202 214 222 224 238 246 256 272 282 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 252 268 277 318 337 349 352 374 388 403 428 443 0.9 180 227 252 300 0.93 186 234 260 298 0.95 190 239 256 304 0.98 196 247 274 314 1 200 252 280 320

0.9 284 357 396 472

0.93 293 369 410 469

0.95 299 377 418 479

0.98 309 389 432 494

1 315 397 441 504

Example of protection settings


E32529

8 .7 .63 .5

Io

9 1 .88 .85

.9

Ir

.93 .95 .98

5 4 3 6

Im

Eg. In
7 8

400 A 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 coarse setting 320 A 0.8 0.85 0.88 0.9 0.93 0.95 0.98 1 Ir = 320 A x 0.93 = 298 A

Io Ir

.8

13

x In

x Io

x Ir

8 .7 .63 .5

Io

9 1 .88 .85

.9

Ir

.93 .95 .98

Im
5 4 3 6

6 7 8 13

Im

10 11 12 13

Im 320 A x 0.93 2980 Ir == 298 A x10 == 298 A

.8

x In
E33816

x Io

x Ir
Increased setting range with 150-250 A CTs
NS400 (150 A) Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 NS400 (250 A) Io (coarse setting) 0.5 0.63 0.7 0.8 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 60 63,76 66 75,6 80,32 83,16 84 89,25 92,4 96 102 105,6 Ir (fine adjustment) 0.8 0.85 0.88 100 106,25 110 126 133,87 138,6 140 148,75 154 160 170 176 0.9 67,5 85,05 94,5 138 0.93 69,75 87,88 97,65 111,5 0.95 71,25 89,77 99,75 114 0.98 73,5 92,61 102,9 117,6 1 75 94,5 105 120

0.9 112,5 141,75 157,5 180

0.93 116,25 146,57 162,75 185

0.95 118,75 149,62 166,25 190

0.98 122,5 154,35 171,5 196

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trip unit settings - details electronic STR35ME for motor protection


E32685

4
t

OFF 1

STR 35ME
on off

60 70 80 90

105 % Ir

Io
.8 .63 .5

t
Ir

test

Ir

.9

Im
.95 3

5 6 8 10 .3 .2 .1

xIn

off

120s Im

.85 .8

xIo

2 1.5 .3 .2 .1 0
on

3 4

xIr

off LR inoprant LT inoprative Ir = In

tm I 1,5 Ir
A

It
2

off

i
C 1251NH 12

C 801 NH L C 1001 NH L A x In 15 8

tm

Ir

Im

E33467

Io
.8 .63 .5 off 1 .85

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

Im

Settings STR35ME
6 8

Compact C801N/H/L Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1 Io 0,5 0,63 0,8 1

1
Ir 1 400 504 640 800 Ir 1 500 630 800 1000 Ir 1 625 788 1000 1250

In = 800 A 0.975 390 491 624 780 0.975 488 614 780 975 0.975 609 768 975 1219 0.95 380 479 608 760 0.95 475 599 760 950 0.95 594 748 950 1188 0.925 370 466 592 740 0.925 463 583 740 925 0.925 578 728 925 1156 0.9 360 454 576 720 0.9 450 567 720 900 0.9 563 709 900 1125 0.875 350 441 560 700 0.875 438 551 700 875 0.875 547 689 875 1094 0.85 340 428 544 680 0.85 425 536 680 850 0.85 531 669 850 1063 0,8 320 403 512 640 0,8 400 504 640 800 0,8 500 630 800 1000

.8

1.5

10

x In

x Io

x Ir

Compact C1001N/H/L 1

In = 1000 A

Compact C1251N/H/L 1

In = 1250 A

E33468

Io
.8 .63 .5 off 1 .85

.9

Ir
.95 3 2

Im

5 6 8

Example : C1001N : In = 1000 A, Im = 6000 A,

In 1 Io 0.4 0.5 0.63 0.8

1000 A 1 OFF

.8

1.5 10

x In

x Io

x Ir
Ir 3 Im 1.5 2

pre-rating 1000 A oveload protection inoperative 3 4 5 6 8 10

Short circuit time delay


E32690

Im = 6 x In = 6000 A

tm
I2t off

0...0,3 s

0...0,3 s

tm
on I2t

C801 N/H L C1001N/H L C1251N/H

A B

10 8 15 8

10 12

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supplementary functions

Vigi bloc and Visu bloc ........................................................ 36 plug-in base ........................................................................................ 37 withdrawable chassis for Compact NS100 to 630 .............. 38 universal chassis for Compact C801 to 1251 ....................... 39 locking options ................................................................................. 40 locking and lead sealing ............................................................... 41

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Vigi bloc and Visu bloc

Vigi bloc
380/415 440 500/525 660/690 250 70 65 50 10 85

Ics = 100% Icu cat A IEC 947.2


UTE VDE BS CEI UNE NEMA

push to trip

40/100
alarm %Ir 90 105

In=100A
.8 .7 .63 .5
Ir Im

STR 22 SE
Io
.9 1 .88 .85 .8 1

Ir
.9 .93 .95 .98

Im
5 4 3 2 10 6 7 8

x In

x Io

x Ir

test

avant test dilectrique enlever ce couvercle

intermediate terminal shield (1) sealable fixing screw for the intermediate terminal shield sealing point for plate blocking access to the settings plate blocking access to the settings test push-button reset push-button rating plate

310 150 60 0 3 1 0.3 In(A) t(ms) vigi MH 10

before dielectric test remove this cover

vigi
NS 100/160 NHL 200/440 V - 50/60 Hz
-25
N 1 3 5

The Vigi bloc provides residual current protection against indirect contact and the risk of fire and destruction due to faults to earth. It actuates the trip unit by means of a direct mechanical action. The Vigi bloc can be fitted with an alarm contact (SDV) which can be used to remotely indicate that the device has tripped due to an earth fault . The "Test" push button allows regular verification that the Vigi bloc is operational by simulating an earth fault. The test cannot be carried out with the circuit braker in the open position. The "Reset" push button. After all trips initiated by the Vigi, this button must be pressed in order to reset the Vigi.

E32869

slot for SDV auxiliary switch (optional)

HS 0.03 (t = 0)

trip time delay settings (2) sensitivity settings

(1) The intermediate terminal shield is necessary in order for the Vigi to function. (2) When the device is set to 30mA, any time delay selected is nullified i.e. instantaneous operation.

rating plate
E32870

avant test dilectrique enlever ce couvercle before dielectric test remove this cover

vigi
NS 100/160 NHL 200/525 V - 50/60 Hz
-25
N 1 3 5

type of Vigi module operational voltage and frequency standardised symbols: (see page 4) immunity to current 8/20 wave and electromagnetic environment class A immunity to DC components (6 mA insensitivity) minimum operating temperature as per VDE 664 schematic diagram

T 2 4 6

-25

The Visu bloc


The standard fixed versions of the Compact circuit breakers exist in ratings 100 A to 1250 A. A Visu bloc can be directly connected, which provides visible break isolation according to French standard NF C 13.100 : the contacts are visibles through a transparent cover, and are operated by means of a handle. The Visu bloc is padlockable as standard with barrel locking optional. Specific auxiliaries are available for the Visu bloc : auxiliary contacts, terminal shields, etc. The Compact NS100/630 and C801/ 1251 can be equiped, as an option, with a pre-tripping mechanism preventing the "on-load" opening of the Visu bloc.

The Visu bloc must be fitted with a CAM contact and the circuit breaker with a voltage release. Connection c fixed front connected. The Compact circuit breakers with Visu bloc are delivered ready for connection by bars or cables fitted with lugs (see page ?) ; c connection of bare cables : upstream by a set of terminals for the Visu bloc and downstream a set of teminals for the Compact; v accessories : the Visu bloc can be fitted with terminal spreaders, right angle terminals, terminal extensions and lugs. c fixed rear connected : by adaptation of the Compact's specific rear connectors with the Visu bloc, delivered per pole.

The Compact circuit breakers with Visu bloc can be fitted with specific short terminal shields (rear connection) or standard long terminal shields (front connection), both of which are lead sealable (see page ??). Accessories Compact NS100/630 with Visu bloc can be fitted with : c in the Visu bloc : auxiliary contacts (OF, CAM), Ronis or Profalux barrel locks, a contact to earth the neutral (obligatory if the tansformer neutral is earthed downstream of the Compact with Visu bloc), etc. c in the Compact NS frame : all the Compact NS auxiliaries.

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plug-in version

the plug-in circuit breaker


unplugging
E32519

E32520

push to trip

push to trip

1 - open the circuit breaker.


E32541

3 - pull the circuit breaker out horizontally. The auxiliary circuits are disconnected by the automatic auxiliary connector block located at the back of the device. Safety mechanism If the circuit breaker is closed (I/ON position) when pulled out, advanced opening ensures operator safety, i.e. the poles automatically open before the power connections are withdrawn.

push to trip

2 - remove the two fixing screws.

plugging in

1 - open the circuit breaker. 2 - plug the circuit breaker in. 3 - refit the fixing screws. 4 - the circuit breaker is ready for operation. c device plugged in: IP40 (with terminal shields), c device unplugged: IP20, c device unplugged and base fitted with safety shutters: IP40.

degree of protection against direct contact with the power circuits

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withdrawable chassis for Compact NS100 to 630

chassis mounted plug-in circuit breaker


disconnection

E32538

E32539

CLAC ! CLAC !

push to trip

push to trip

1 - open the circuit breaker.


E32540

3 - simultaneously pull down on the two handles until the two locking levers "clack". the auxiliary circuits are disconnected at the same time as the power circuits, unless the device is equipped with a manual auxiliary connector (see below). Advanced opening ensures operator safety, as with the plug-in version.

push to trip

2 - turn the two locking levers.

removal

1 - disconnect the circuit breaker (as above). 2 - unplug the manual auxiliary connector (if installed). 3 - turn the two locking levers, as for disconnection.

4 - push the two handles down. 5 - pull the circuit breaker out forwards.

connection

1 - turn the two locking levers. 2 - simultaneouly push up the two handles.

Connection of the auxiliary circuits and circuit breaker advanced opening occur as for disconnection.

degree of protection with circuit breaker disconnected or removed


E23894

c no special equipment: IP20, c base fitted with safety shutters: IP40.

auxiliary circuit test

This function is available when the circuit breaker is equipped with the manual auxiliary connector. Following disconnection, the circuit breaker can be operated (toggle, "push to trip" button) to check the auxiliary circuits are still connected.

indication contacts (optional)

Changeover contacts: c "end-of-connection (fully connected)" contact, c "end-of-disconnection (fully withdrawn)" contact.
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universal chassis for Compact C801 to 1251

E32687

the withdrawable circuit breaker and universal chassis


11

10 9 8

The universal chassis for Compact C801 to C1251 is particularly well suited to main incoming circuit breakers : c racking in and out is possible with the door closed by means of a racking handle which is normally stored in the base of the chassis ; c 2 positions (racked-in and rackedout) are indicated : v locally by a position indicator, v remotely by auxiliary contacts (2 racked-in contacts and 2 racked-out contacts) ; c the circuit breaker can be operated from the exterior of the panel. Locking A wide range of locking options : c chassis locking in both the racked-in and racked-out positions by 3padlocks and 2 barrel locks, accessable from the panel exterior ; c door interlocking, with the breaker racked-in ; c can be locked in the racked-in position with the panel door open.
E33469

Door cut-out A set of 'surrounds' allow : c optimises the number of cut-outs : only 1 cut-out per circuit breaker : v 3 and 4 poles, v toggle or direct rotary handle operated ; c guarantees a degree of protection to IP 40. This set comprises : c a frame for the chassis front plate, which gives access to the locking facilities and racking mechanism (see below) ; c a frame for the circuit breaker handle with window to view trip unit settings. Fixation c rear : panel or rail mounted ; c on a shelf : solid or rails. Power connections c by cables with crimped lugs ; c by flat or edgewise bars. Auxiliary connections The standard Compact C withdrawable terminal block.
frame for chassis front plate

1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

door interlocking (optional) 2 'racked-out' auxiliary contacts (optional) position indicator locking by 3 padlocks in the 'racked-in' (or 'racked-out') position racking handle storage locking in the withdrawn (or 'racked-out') position (optional) racking interlock (optional) 2 'racked-in' auxiliary contacts (optional) extraction operators (1)

frame for toggle operation with window to view trip unit settings

10 connector for withdrawable terminal block (optional) 11 safety shutters IP 40 (optional)

frame for rotary handle operation with window to view trip unit settings

Door front covers and surrounds

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locking options

Whatever locking method is chosen, the circuit breaker will always trip in the event of a fault. c each device is able to accept between 1 and 3 padlocks of diameter 5 to 8 mm.

c locking in the OFF/O position guarantees isolation according to IEC 947-2.

toggle
E23895 E23896

function locking device in position O locking device in position O or I


push to trip

means padlock padlock

accessories required removable lock. device fixed locking device

for circuit breaker NS100630 C801C1251 c c c

push to trip

standard direct rotary handle


E32537

function locking device position O

means padlock keylock

accessories required locking device and keylock

for circuit breaker NS100630 C801C1251 c c c c

ON I

pr pr of of al al ux ux

O OFF

MMC type direct rotary handle

function locking device position O device in position I : door opening prevented door open: device closing prevented

means padlock rotary handle (integral)

accessories required

for circuit breaker NS100630 C801C1251 c c

extended rotary handle

function locking in OFF position O door opening prevented device in I position: door opening prevented door open: device closing prevented

means padlock keylock rotary handle (integral)

accessories required

for circuit breaker NS100630 C801C1251 c c c

motor mechanism
E23899

function locking in OFF position O motor mechanism locked out

means padlock keylock

accessories required 1 locking device

for circuit breaker NS100630 C801C1251 c c c c

push to trip

auto man u

O
push OFF

I
push ON

1 - set the selector on the front to the manual position. 2 - pull the locking lever. 3 - fit the padlock(s).

It is then impossible to actuate the spring charging lever, the closing pushbutton and the manual/automatic operation selector.

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locking and lead sealing

withdrawable chassis
E23900

function connection prevented lock in connected or disconnected position

means padlock keylock

accessories required locking device and keylock

push to trip

E23905

different lead sealing systems

seal front cover fixing screw

inhibited operations c removal of front cover c access to auxiliaries c removal of trip unit

E23906

rotary handle fixing screw

c removal of the rotary handle c access to auxiliaries c removal of trip unit

E23907

motor mechanism cover locking screw

c removal of the motor mechanism c access to auxiliaries c removal of trip unit

transparent protection plate for trip unit settings

changes in settings: c for overload protection c for short-circuit protection

E23908

transparent protection plate for Vigi module settings intermediate terminal shield on Vigi module

E23909

changes in settings for earth fault protection

c disabling of earth fault protection function c access to power connection (protection against direct contact)

E23911

E23910

terminal shield fixing screw

access to power connections (protection against direct contact)

interlocking
Prevents closing of a circuit breaker when another is already closed.

function interlocking of 2 circuit breakers fitted with toggle interlocking of 2 circuit breakers fitted with rotary handle

means double-bolt mechanical device mechanical device 2 keylocks (1 key)

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operational conditions

environmental conditions ............................................................. 44 commissioning and exploitation ............................................... 46 operational anomalies .................................................................... 48 practical advice ................................................................................. 49

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environmental conditions

ambient temperature

Ambient temperature between 25C and +40 C: The rated characteristics for Compact NS circuit breakers are guaranteed if the temperature of the air immediately surrounding the device is within the above range. Ambient temperature between +40C and +70C : Take into account the derating coefficients presented in the technical documents: c for circuit breakers with a thermalmagnetic trip unit, there is a natural drop in the thermal tripping threshold (overload protection), c for circuit breakers with an electronic trip unit, there is a drop in the maximum setting authorised for overload protection. Ambient temperature above +70C: Various systems trip the circuit breaker to protect components from the effects of excessive temperature. It follows that continuity of service for the electrical

operation

installation is not guaranteed if the circuit breakers operate at temperatures greater than 70C. Ventilation (natural or forced-air) should be provided for switchboards to avoid temperatures greater than 70C.

storage and commissioning


In their original packing, Compact NS circuit breakers may be stored at temperatures ranging from -55C to +95C. Commissioning should be carried out at normal ambient temperatures (see above). However, commissioning may exceptionally be carried out at an ambient temperature ranging from -35C to -25C.

special atmospheric conditions

Compact NS circuit breakers operate within their rated characteristics in all normal climatic conditions. They have successfully passed (no drop in rated characteristics) the tests defined by the following standards: c IEC 68-2-2 : dry heat at +85C, c IEC 68-2-1 : dry cold at 55C, c IEC 68-2-30 : damp heat (temperature + 55C, relative humidity 95 %), c IEC 68-2-11 : salt spray.

Compact NS circuit breakers are designed to operate in industrial atmospheres as defined in IEC standard 947 (pollution degree i 3). It is however advised to ensure that the circuit breakers are installed in correctly cooled switchboards without excessive dust.

vibrations

Compact NS circuit breakers are guaranteed against mechanical or electromagnetic vibration levels as specified in the following standards: c IEC68-2-6, c Veritas NI122E, c Lloyd's Register of Shipping, c JIS 8370.

Excessive vibration may however provoke untimely tripping, loosening of connections or even rupture of parts.

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altitude

Compact NS circuit breakers are designed to operate within their rated characteristics at altitudes up to 2 000 metres.
altitude (m) maximum operating voltage(V) rated thermal current (A) at 40C

Above 2 000 m, modifications in the ambient air characteristics (dielectric withstand capacity, cooling capacity) result in the following derating:
i 2000 690 In 3000 600 0,96 x In 4000 480 0,93 x In

electromagnetic disturbances

Compact NS circuit breakers equipped with an electronic trip unit and a Vigi module are protected against: c overvoltages produced by electromagnetic switchgear, c overvoltages produced by atmospheric disturbances and conducted by electrical networks (eg. lightning strikes), c devices emitting radio waves (radio transmitters, walkie-talkies, radar, etc.), c electrostatic discharges produced directly by operators.

They pass EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) tests in compliance with the following international standards: c IEC 255-22-1 class 3: v 10 kV 1.2 / 50 s overvoltage wave, v 2.5 kV1 MHz damped oscillatory wave, c IEC 1000-4-2 class 4: electrostatic discharges 15 kV, c IEC 1000-4-3 class 3: 10 V/m radiated electromagnetec fields, c IEC 1000-4-4 class 4: 4 kV fast transient waves, c IEC 1000-4-5 class 4: v 4 kV 1.2 / 50s voltage waves, v 2 kA 8 / 20 s current waves, c EN 50081-1 class B: conducted and radiated emissions in switchboards, c IEC 947-2 annex F. The above tests ensure: c absence of nuisance tripping, c overload tripping times.

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commissioning and exploitation

prior to commissioning new circuit breakers or following an extended shutdown

A general check requires only a few minutes and eliminates any risks of incorrect operation due to error or neglect.

All checks must be carried out with the switchboard de-energised. For compartmented switchboards, it is sufficient that all accessible sections be de-energised.
A c B c c c c C c c (2) D c c c c c E c c c c F c G c c c c

prior to commissioning periodically during service life following servicing on the switchboard periodically during an extended shutdown following an extended shutdown

(1)

c c

A B C D E F

electrical tests switchboard inspection conformity with diagram device mounting, connectionsauxiliaries mechanical operation

G operation of the electronic trip units and the Vigi modules.


(1) extended shutdown or modifications in the switchboard (2) modification in the switchboard

electrical tests

Insulation and dielectric withstand capacity tests are carried out prior to delivery of the switchboard. These tests are governed by applicable standards and must always be carried out by an authorised specialist. Check that the circuit breakers are installed in a clean environment, free of dust and all installation debris (tools, wiring, chips, metal particles, etc.).

switchboard inspection

compliance with diagram

Check the conformity of devices with the installation diagram: v ratings and breaking capacities indicated on the rating plates, v trip unit identification (type, rating), v presence of additional functions (Vigi earth fault protection, motor mechanism, rotary handle, auxiliaries, indication and measurement modules),

v protection settings (overload, shortcircuit, earth fault), v outgoing circuit identification on the front of devices, v for Vigicompact earth fault protection circuit breakers, check that the intermediate terminal shield is installed, otherwise the earth fault protection function is inoperative.

device mountingstatus of connections and auxiliaries

Check device mounting in the switchboard and the tightness of power connection.

Check that auxiliaries and accessories are correctly installed: v motor mechanism modules or rotary handles, v accessories (terminal shields, door escutcheons, etc.), v connection of auxiliary circuits.

mechanical operation

Check the mechanical operation of devices: v contact opening, v contact closing, v tripping using the "push to trip". Check the electronic trip units using the mini test kit or calibration test kit (see page 13). Check the Vigi modules using the test button on the front plate. This test guarantees tripping in the event of an earth fault.

operation of the electronic trip units and the Vigi modules

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following tripping

trip indication
Tripping is indicated on the front:

by the toggle
E32881 E32882

by the rotary handle


E32883

by the motor mechanism

OFF

discharged

ON (closed) tripped
push to trip

ON (closed)
ON I
2

OFF (open/ isolated)

tripped
push to trip
push to trip

O OFF
manu /auto

O
OFF push

I
push ON

OFF (open/ isolated)

identifying causes
A circuit breaker must NEVER be reset before identifying and eliminating the cause of the trip.

Causes may be multiple: c depending on how the circuit breaker is fitted out, certain auxiliaries (SD, SDE, SDV, etc.) or LED indications on the trip unit are important means in identifying the cause of the trip (see table page ??),

c depending on the cause of the trip and prior to restarting the installation, certain precautions must be taken, namely insulation and dielectric tests on the installation, in part or in whole. These checks and tests must be carried out by qualified personnel.

circuit breaker reset


When the lever is in the "tripped" position, the device must first be reset by setting the lever to the O/OFF position before reclosing (ON position).
E32506

toggle
E32884

rotary handle

ON "I" closing

ON
tripped
push to trip

ON I

tripped
push to trip

OFF "O" reset

O OFF

closing

OFF reset

motor mechanism See page ?? for the applicable procedure.

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operational anomalies

The table below does not list all possibilities, but can nonetheless assist in troubleshooting and providing corrective action. problems
repeated tripping SD SDE "alarm" on electronic trip units SD

If however, the problem persists, consult the Merlin Gerin after-sales support department.

indication

probable cause
c protection settings are incorrect.

corrective action

check the rated current of the supply network and set the proper value. check the setting for overload protection.

c supply voltage for the undervoltage release (MN) is too low or subject to major fluctuations.

check the value of the power supply voltage and correct it. (DC networks are subject to major voltage fluctuations when loads are turned on. Voltage drops may provoke tripping on the circuit breaker by the MN release.

SD

c inadvertent powering of MX shunt release. c ambient temperature too high. c Vigi module settings are incorrect. c insulation fault.

determine the causes of the powering.

SD SDE SD SDE SDV circuit breaker does not close manual operation SD SDE SD

ventilate the room or the device.

check the insulation of the protected circuit.

c supply network is faulty. c MX shunt release is supplied with power. c MN undervoltage relese is not supplied with power.

identify and eliminate the fault. determne the causes of the supply of power. check for power across the terminals and that connections are correct. check the installation diagram and the interlocking system (electrical or mechanical) of the two circuit breakers. c check that the selector on the front is in the automatic position. c check the power supply for the motor mechanism module, the motor and the closing signals. c identify and eliminate the fault. c manually charge the motor mechanism module spring.

OF

c circuit breaker is interlocked.

motor mechanism

OF

c closing order inoperative.

SDE SD

c the device tripped due on an electrical fault.

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practical advice

maintaining performance levels of circuit breakers

Due to their design and characteristics, Compact NS circuit breakers require no maintenance. It is nonetheless recommended to ensure that devices operate in the conditions specified in the catalogue, namely:

c electrical and mechanical conditions, c environmental conditions (see pages 44 and 45).

improved safety
E32885

The following options are available: c long or short terminal shields providing IP 40 protection, c a sealable plate to block access to settings (thermal-magnetic trip units), c flexible phase barriers to improve insulation between power connections, c toggle cover to ensure IP 43 protection.

The base (plug-in configuration) can be fitted with: c shutters to block access to power parts (IP 4x protection).

push to trip

improved comfort
E32886

c a full range of electrical indication auxiliaries (OF, SD, SDE, SDV), c indication of voltage presence across device terminals, c current measurement module with an incorporated ammeter or remote indication of the measured value, c load-circuit identification means (see Telemecanique catalogue, catalogue number AB1), c alarm indications (standard on devices equipped with electronic trip units).

c indication options on trip unit STR53UE (see page 12), c Dialpact indication, measurement and control modules.

push to trip

improved aesthetics
E32887

c a range of escutcheons providing different protection (IP) levels for fixed devices, plug-in and withdrawable configutations, motor mechanism modules and rotary handles.

push to trip

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notes

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notes

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Schneider Electric SA

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