3VT4 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1000 A

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3VT4 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1000 A General data - Overview Circuit breakers Switch disconnectors - Selection and ordering data - Accessories - Technical specifiations 3VT4 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1000 A Circuit breakers Switch disconnectors Overcurrent releases - Technical specifications

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General data

I Overview

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Circuit breakers, Switch disconnectors

I Selection and ordering data

The switching unit consits of: - 3VT9 500-8CE30 phase barriers - connecting sets for front connection - busbars connection The switching unit must be fitted with: - overcurrent release ETU DP, MP and UP (circuit breaker) or - 3VT9 410-6DT00 switch disconnector unit - 3VT9 500-4WA40 withdrawable device
Rated current In Switching capacity Icu

The withdrawable device must be fitted with: - 2 x 3VT9 500-4EF30 connection set (front connection) or - 3VT9 500-4RD30 (rear connection) We recommend fitting the switching unit with: - 3VT9 500-4SA40 mounting bolts set (4 x M8 x 60)

DT Order no.

PS*

Weight per PU approx. kg

kA

Switching units Fixed-mounted version, 3-pole

1000 65 B 3VT4 710-3AA30-0AA0 1 unit 23.000

Withdrawable design, 3-pole

1000 65 B 3VT4 710-3AA38-0AA0 1 unit 23.000

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Withdrawable device
Withdrawbale device B 3VT9 500-4WA40 1 unit 13.000

I Accessories
Rated current In Set current of the inversetime delayed overload trip units L Ir A DT Order no. PS* Weight per PU approx. kg

ETU trip unit System protection, ETU DP, LI function

For protecting lines and transformers 315 125 ... 315 630 250 ... 630 800 315 ... 800 1000 400 ... 1000 B B B B 3VT9 431-6AC00 3VT9 463-6AC00 3VT9 480-6AC00 3VT9 410-6AC00 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.586

Motor and generator protection, ETU MP, LI funktion

Direct protection for motors and generators Suitable also for protecting lines and transformers 315 125 ... 315 630 250 ... 630 800 315 ... 800 1000 400 ... 1000 B B B B 3VT9 431-6AP00 3VT9 463-6AP00 3VT9 480-6AP00 3VT9 410-6AP00 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.590

Universal protection, ETU UP, LSI function

For protecting complicated loads or those not specified in advance 315 125 ... 315 630 250 ... 630 800 315 ... 800 1000 400 ... 1000 B B B B 3VT9 431-6AD00 3VT9 463-6AD00 3VT9 480-6AD00 3VT9 410-6AD00 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500

* You can order this quantity or a multiple thereof.

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Circuit breakers, Switch disconnectors
Rated current In Set current of the inversetime delayed overload trip units L/r A Switch-disconnector unit B 3VT9 410-6DT00 1 unit DT Order no. PS* Weight per PU approx. kg 0.474

Switch-disconnector unit
1000

Signalling unit
for overcurrent releases ETU, LP and UP B 3VT9 500-6AE00 1 unit 0.670

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3VT4 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1000 A

Circuit breakers, Switch disconnectors

I Technical specifications
Specifications Type Standards Approval marks EN 60 947-2, IEC 947-2 EN 60 947-3, IEC 947-3 3VT4 circuit breakers Switch disconnectors

Number of poles Rated current In Rated normal current Iu Rated operational current Ie Rated operational voltage Ue Rated frequency fn Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp Rated insulation voltage Ui Utilization category (selectivity) AC 690 V Utilization category (switching mode) AC 690 V DC 440 V Rated short-time withstand current Ue=AC 690 V Icw/t Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity (rms value)1) Icu/Ue A A A V Hz kV V

3 315, 630, 800, 1000 1000 -AC max. 690 50/60 8 690 A, B --15 kA/1 s AC 85 kA/230V AC 65 kA/415V AC 45 kA/500V AC 20 kA/690V 30 ms AC 45 kA/230V AC 36 kA/415V AC 30 kA/500V AC 20 kA/690V 140 kA/AC 415 V W cycles cycles cycles /hr N 100 10000 4000 120 230 IP40 IP20 C 40 -40 ... +55 dry and tropical climate 3 m Hz 2000 3g (8 ... 50) / - //--/- /-/ / /  /-1) In case circuit breaker connection is reversed (input terminals 2, 4, 6 output terminals 1, 3, 5), Icu does not change. -AC-23 B DC-23 B 15 kA/1 s -1000 AC max. 690 DC max. 440 --

Off-time at Icu Rated short-circuit service breaking capacity (rms value) Ics/Ue

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30 kA/AC 415 V 30 kA/DC 440 V

Rated short-circuit making capacity (peak value) Icm/Ue Losses per pole at In = 250 A Mechanical endurance Electrical endurance (Ue = AC 415 V ) Switching frequency Operating force Front-side device protection Terminal protection

Operating conditions
Reference ambient temperature Ambient temperature range Working environment Degree of pollution Max. elevation Seismic resistance

Design modifications
Front/rear connection Plug-in design Withdrawable design

Accessories
Switches-auxiliary/relative/signal/early Shunt trip/with signal switch Undervoltage release/with early switch with signal switch Manual front operating mechanism/lateral operating mechanism right/left Mechanical interlocking to the manual operating mechanism, by Bowden wire Motorized operating mechanism/with operations counter Locking-type lever Bolt sealing inset/additional cover for overcurrent release  available, -- unavailable

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Overcurrent releases

I Technical specifications
The electronic overcurrent release consists of a separate and interchangeable unit, which is supplied with the 3VT4 710-3AA..0AA0 switching unit. By exchanging the overcurrent release, the range of the circuit breakers rated current can be easily changed. Releases for the 3VT4 710-3AA30-0AA0 switching unit are produced in four current ranges In = 315, 630, 800 and 1000 A. The releases, including their adjustment, cover rated currents ranging from 125 to 1000 A. Depending on the needs for adjusting the releases tripping characteristics to the protected device and to the variability of the characteristics with regard to selectivity, the following release devices are available: ETU DP
L Ir I

I is a zone of high overcurrents and includes protection against ultimate short-circuit currents. For ETU MP releases, the time delay can be set at 0 or 50 ms.

Ii
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They have one type of characteristics with adjustable Ir and Irm. ETU MP
L Ir I

tr

Ii
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They have more kinds of characteristics with adjustable Ir, tr and Irm. ETU UP They have universal characteristics, with the greatest variability in adjustment: Ir, tr, Isd, tsd and Ii. ETU DP, MP and UP Proper functioning of releases does not depend on the form of current in the main circuit. The function of the release is supported by a microprocessor, which processes a sampled signal of the power circuit and recalculates it to obtain an rms value. Therefore, digital releases are suitable for protecting circuits where the sinusoidal current is distorted by high harmonics (e.g. circuits with controlled rectifiers, power factor compensators, pulse loading, and the like). All the releases protect a circuit against short-circuiting and overloading. Setting of selective cascading of circuit breakers is especially enabled by the ETU UP release. Tripping characteristics of the releases are independent of the ambient temperature. The release is affixed to the switching unit by two bolts. The translucent cover over the adjustment controls can be sealed. Adjustment of the tripping characteristics for ETU DP and MP releases The tripping characteristics of the overcurrent releases are defined by standard EN 60 947-2. The characteristics are adjusted in two zones using latched switches on the overcurrent release unit: L is a zone of low overcurrents and includes the area of thermal protection.

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Overcurrent releases
1. Dependent release (thermal) L The dependent release ETU DP is adjusted using one Ir switch. The Ir switch is used to adjust the circuit breakers rated current. The characteristic is moved on the current axis. By means of its internal circuitry, the release is set to one type of characteristic. The dependent release ETU MP is adjusted using two switches, Ir and tr. The first (Ir) switch is used to adjust the circuit breakers rated current. The characteristics are moved on the current axis. By turning the other switch (tr), the time after which the circuit breaker will trip while passing through 7.2 Ir. The tripping characteristic thus moves on the time axis. Using the tr switch, it is possible to set a total of 8 characteristics. Four characteristics are available for motors protection. Breaking times correspond with the release class 10 A, 10, 20, 30. By changing tr, it is possible to select the characteristics according to the required motor starting (light, medium, heavy or very heavy starting). For protecting transformers and lines, 4 characteristics can be set. It is not possible to turn the device back on right after the dependent release has been actuated and circuit breaker tripped. The release must be allowed to cool off, because it has a thermal memory. The memory can be disabled by turning the restart switch from the normal Tt position to the T0 position. The dependent release remains active, and only its thermal memory is inactivated. The thermal memory should be switched off only in justified cases, and with the knowledge that the temperature could rise in the protected device with repeated tripping. 2. Independent instantaneous release (short-circuit release) I The independent instantaneous release in designs ETU DP and ETU MP is adjusted using one switch, Ii. The Ii switch is used for setting up the short-circuit current that, upon its being reached or exceeded, causes instantaneous tripping of the circuit breaker. Regulation of the short-circuit release takes in settings for the characteristic appropriate for protecting lines and motors. The wave form of the tripping characteristic is adjusted using latched switches on the releases front panel according to the needs of the protected device. A visual demonstration on setting the tripping characteristics can be found in the SIMARIS design. Tripping characteristics of ETU DP and MP releases with load The tripping characteristics from the cold state indicate the tripping times during which it is assumed that, up to the moment when an overcurrent develops, no current is flowing through the circuit breaker. The tripping characteristics tripped from warm state, indicate the tripping times during which it
NSO0_00375

k [-]

1.0

0.8

0.6 T 0.4

0.2

0.0 50

60

70

80

90 I r [%]

100

is assumed that, before the moment when an overcurrent develops, current is flowing through the circuit breaker. Characteristics of electronic releases are independent of the ambient temperature and are plotted in a cold state. Digital releases enable simulation of a release in warm state. The tripping times become shorter in a steady state, as shown in the following graph. The steady state is a period during which the characteristics do not change. If the circuit breaker is loaded with a reduced current for at least 30 minutes, the tripping times will be cut by a half. If the load is less than 70% of Ir , the tripping time does not become shorter.

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Overcurrent releases
ETU DP and MP tripping times shortening with load T - When tripping from the releases warm state, the tripping time of the characteristic is cut short during the standstill time tu by coefficient k. Thermal standstill time of the characteristics For all kinds of characteristics tr, the thermal standstill time for ETU DP and MP releases is tu t 30 min. During this time, the short-circuit tripping time tv is cut short from the cold-state characteristic by the coefficient k. The real tripping time is ts = k . tv Example The shortening constant can be read from the diagram. With steady current 85% of Ir the real tripping time will be shortened to: ts = 0.74 . tv k [] time shortening coefficient Ir [A] adjusted rated current of the overcurrent release tv [s] tripping time of the release derived from the characteristic ts [s] real tripping time of the release tripped from warm state tu [s] standstill period for particular characteristics Overcurrent releases are set by the manufacturer
Ir = min Restart = T(t) Irm = min, 0 ms tr = TV, min

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Overcurrent releases
Adjustment of tripping characteristics, Trip unit ETU UP
L Ir S I

2. Delayed independent releases S The delayed independent release has the function of a delayed short-circuit release. It is used to set up a selective cascade of circuit breakers. It is set up using specifications Isd and tsd. Isd is an n-multiple of current Ir (Isd = n Ir). It is a shortcircuit current that, within the span of Isd to Irm, will trip the circuit breaker with delay tsd, where tsd is a delay set up for switching off the release. The delayed independent release actuates the circuit breaker if the current in the circuit reaches at least the preset n-multiple and lasts at least the preset delay time tsd. The independent release can be disabled by setting the parameter n (Isd = n Ir) into the position. Parameter tsd can be set to values with respect to the energy that passed through l2t (switch position l2t on). The preset time values are then applicable for currents higher than 10x current Ir. Tripping times of k-multiples of Ir for k < 10 are defined as follows:

tr

Isd

I 2 t ON tsd Ii

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I 2 t OFF

The tripping characteristics of overcurrent releases are defined by standard EN 60 947-2. The characteristics are adjusted in three zones using latched switches on the overcurrent release unit: L - is a zone of low overcurrents and includes the area of thermal protection. S - is a zone of medium overcurrents and includes long-distance short-circuit protection for lines. Intentional delay in tripping of these low short-circuit currents can be used to achieve selectivity of protective devices. This type of delay can be set only in self-contained releases (full version). I - is a zone of high overcurrents and includes protection against ultimate short-circuiting without time delay. I2t - Characteristic setting in the ON position represents a constant value of energy passed through. If fuses are used as protective elements for outgoing branch feeders, it is possible to adjust the selective part of the characteristics to better suit the shape of the fuse characteristics. 1. Dependent release (thermal) L The dependent release ETU UP is adjusted using two switches, Ir and tr. Using the first switch, Ir, the circuit breakers rated current is adjusted. The characteristics are moved on the current axis. Turning the second switch, tr, adjusts the time after which the circuit breaker will trip while passing through 7.2 Ir. The tripping characteristics thus move on the time axis. Using the tr switch, a total of 8 characteristics can be set. Breaking times correspond with the release class 10 A, 10, 20, 30. It is not possible to turn the device back on right after the dependent release has been actuated and circuit breaker tripped. The release must be allowed to cool off, because it has a thermal memory. The memory can be disabled by turning the restart switch from the normal Tt position to the T0 position. The dependent release remains active, and only its thermal memory is inactivated. The thermal memory should be switched off only in justified cases, and with the knowledge that there could be rising temperature in the protected device with repeated tripping.

10 2 t = tv k
3. Independent instantaneous release I The independent instantaneous release has the function of a short-circuit release. It is set up only on parameter Irm. Irm is a short-circuit current that, upon its being reached or exceeded, causes the circuit breaker to switch off instantaneously. It is set up directly in kA on the release. The wave form of the tripping characteristic is adjusted using latched switches on the releases front panel according to the needs of the protected device. A visual demonstration on setting the tripping characteristic can be found in the SIMARIS design.

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Overcurrent releases
Tripping characteristics for ETU UP release with load The tripping characteristics from the cold state indicate the tripping times during which it is assumed that, up to the moment when an overcurrent develops, no current is flowing through the circuit breaker. The tripping characteristics tripped from warm state indicate the tripping times during which it is assumed that, before the moment when an overcurrent develops, current is flowing through the circuit breaker. Characteristics of electronic releases are independent of the ambient temperature and are plotted in a cold state. Digital releases enable simulation of a release in warm state. The tripping times become shorter in a steady state, as shown in the following diagram. The steady state is a period during which the characteristics do not change. If the circuit breaker is loaded with a reduced current for at least 30 minutes, the tripping times will be cut by half. If the load is less than 70% of Ir , the tripping time does not become shorter.
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Example The shortening constant can be read from the diagram. With steady current 85% of Ir, the real tripping time will be shortened to: ts = 0.74 . tv k [] time shortening coefficient Ir [A] adjusted rated current release tv [s] tripping time of the release derived from the characteristics ts [s] real tripping time of the release tripped from warm state tu [s] standstill period for particular characteristics Overcurrent releases are set by the manufacturer Ir = min Restart = T(t) Irm = min tr = min tv = min, I2t - ON Isd = min Manufacturer = min Restart = T(t) Irm = min, 0 ms tr = TV, t(t), min Isd = 0 ms, min I = 0.5 Ir
Ir

k [-]

1.0

0.8

0.6 T 0.4

0.2

0.0 50

60

70

80

90 I r [%]

100

T - When tripping from the releases warm state, the tripping time of the characteristics are cut short during the standstill time tu by coefficient k. Thermal standstill time of the characteristics For all kinds of characteristics tr the thermal standstill period for ETU UP releases is tu t 30 min. During this time, the short-circuit tripping time tv is cut short from the cold-state characteristics by the coefficient k. The real tripping time is ts = k .tv

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Overcurrent releases
Overcurrent releases ETU DP-Distribution Protecting lines and transformers The 3VT9 4..-6AC00 release is intended only for the 3VT4 7103AA..-0AA0 switching unit. Operation of the release is controlled by a microprocessor. The release is fitted with a thermal memory that can be disabled by turning the switch on the front panel from position T(t) to position T(0). After having disabled the thermal memory, the thermal release remains active. A practical advantage of the release are special tripping characteristics that provide for optimized use of transformers up to 1.5 In. Another advantage of this release is the simple adjustment of the tripping characteristics. Set-up includes only the rated current in a range of 0.4 to 1.0 of In and the short-circuit tripping level. The reaching of 80% and 110% of Ir is indicated by LED diodes on the front panel denoted as I > 80% and I > 110% of Ir. On the lower part of the release cover are four photocells for communicating with the 3VT9 500-6AE00 signalling unit are mounted. Tripping characteristics
10000 5000 t [s] 2000 1000 500 200 100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 In = 1000 A 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 In = 800 A In = 315 A In = 315 In=630AA In=1000A In = 630 A In=1250A In = 800 A In = 1000 In=1600A A L
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Specifications for adjustable releases

Order No. Rated cur- Overload Restart Instantaneous rent In protection Ir short circuit protection I A A 125, 137 144, 160 172, 180 200, 220 3VT9 431-6AC00 315 231, 243 250, 260 275, 290 305, 315 250, 260 275, 290 305, 315 345, 360 3VT9 463-6AC00 630 400, 435 455, 480 500, 550 575, 630 315, 345 360, 400 435, 455 480, 500 3VT9 480-6AC00 800 550, 575 610, 630 685, 720 760, 800 400, 435 455, 480 500, 550 575, 610 3VT9 410-6AC00 1000 630, 685 720, 760 800, 866 909, 1000 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 0.8 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 10 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 12 1.25 2 3 5 7 9 12 14

T(0) T(t)

T(0) T(t)

min.

Ir

max.

Ir

Ii

T(0) T(0)

T(0) T(0)

I
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0

Ii [kA]

0.8

1.5 2.0

3.0 4.0

6.0 8.0 10

In = 630 A

Ii [kA]

1.0

1.5 2.0

3.0 4.0

6.0

9.0 12

Ii [kA]

1.25

2.0

3.0

5.0 7.0 9.0 1214

Ii [kA] 10 20 x In 50

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Overcurrent releases
Overcurrent releases ETU MP-Motors Direct protection of motors and generators Possibility for protecting lines and transformers The 3VT9 4..-6AP00 release is intended only for the 3VT4 7103AA..-0AA0 switching unit. The operation of the release is controlled by a microprocessor. The release is equipped with a thermal memory that can be disabled by turning a switch on the front panel from position T(t) to position T(0). After having disabled the thermal memory, the thermal release remains active. A practical advantage of the release are specially designed tripping characteristics that provide for optimal exploitation of transformers up to 1.5 In. It is possible to set a total of 8 characteristics on the release. From these, in mode M there are 4 characteristics for motor protection and another 4 characteristics in mode TV for protecting transformers and lines. The shape of each characteristic can be changed using a selector switch. When one or two phases fail, in the M-characteristic mode, the switch will open with a 4 s delay (so called undercurrent release). Another parameter for adjusting the release is the rated current, which is adjusted in a range of 0.4 to 1.0 of In and the shortcircuit tripping level, for which it is possible to set the delay at 0 or 50 ms. The reaching of 80% and 110% of Ir is indicated by LED diodes on the front panel denoted as I > 80% of Ir and I > 110% of Ir. On the lower part of the release cover four photocells are mounted for communicating with the 3VT9 500-6AE00 signalling unit. Specifications for adjustable releases
Order No.

Rate Overload tr (7.2 x Ir) Restar Instantaneous d protect short circuit procur- tion Ir tection I rent
In A A 125, 137 144, 160 172, 180 S 1 (TV 1) 3 (TV 3) 10 (TV 10) 30 (TV 30) 3 (TV 3) 8 (TV 8) 15 (TV 15) 25 (TV 25) 1 (TV 1) 3 (TV 3) 10 (TV 10) 30 (TV 30) 3 (TV 3) 8 (TV 8) 15 (TV 15) 25 (TV 25) 1 (TV 1) 3 (TV 3) 10 (TV 10) 9 30 (TV 30) 3 (TV 3) 8 (TV 8) 15 (TV 15) T(t) 9 6 722, 760 800, 866 4 3 2 1.5 909, 1000 25 (TV 25) 400, 435 455, 480 500, 550 1 (TV 1) 3 (TV 3) 10 (TV 10) T(0) 1 1.25 2 3 5 7 9 12 14 12 630, 685 722, 760 800, 866 3 (TV 3) 8 (TV 8) 15 (TV 15) T(t) 12 9 7 5 3 2 909, 1000 25 (TV 25) 1.25 50 0 50 T(0) T(t) T(0) T(t) T(0) kA 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 5 231, 243 250, 260 275, 290 305, 315 250, 260 275, 290 305, 315 4 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0.8 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 10 10 400, 435 455, 480 500, 550 375, 630 400, 435 455, 480 500, 550 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 0.8 1 1.5 3 2 4 4 6 12 12 630, 685 0 50 0 50 0 ms

3VT9 431-6AP00 315

200, 220

3VT9 463-6AP00 630

345, 360

3VT9 480-6AP00 800

575, 610

3VT9 410-6AP00 1000 575, 610 30 (TV 30)

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Overcurrent releases
Tripping characteristic ETU MP
10000 5000 t [s] 2000 1000 500 200 100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 In = 315 A In=630A In = 630 A In=1000A In = 800 A In=1250A In = 1000 A In=1600A
10 3 1 10 3 1
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min.

Ir

max.

TV Ir tr
0 ms 50 ms Ii

10000 5000 t [s] 2000 1000 500 200

min.

Ir

max.

M Ir tr
0 ms 50 ms Ii

25

L
30

tr
30

100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 I 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1

L tr
25 15 15 8 3 8 3

In = 315 A In=630A In = 630 A In=1000A In = 800 A In=1250A In = 1000 A In=1600A

I
50

50

In = 315 A

0.5 0

1.0

1.5 2.0

2.5

3.0 4.0 5.0

Ii [kA]

In = 315 A

0.5 0

1.0

1.5 2.0

2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0

Ii [kA]

50

50

In = 630 A

0.8 0

1.5 2.0

3.0 4.0

6.0 8.0 10

Ii [kA]

In = 630 A

0.8 0

1.5 2.0

3.0 4.0

6.0 8.0 10

Ii [kA]

5
3.0 4.0 6.0 9.0 12

50

50

In = 800 A

1.0 0

1.5 2.0

3.0 4.0

6.0

9.0 12

Ii [kA]

In = 800 A

1.0 0

1.5 2.0

Ii [kA]

50

50

In = 1000 A

1.25 0

2.0

3.0

14 5.0 7.0 9.0 12

Ii [kA]

In = 1000 A

1.25 0

2.0

3.0

14 5.0 7.0 9.0 12

Ii [kA]

10

20 x In

50

0.2

0.5

10

20 x In

50

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Overcurrent releases
Overcurrent trip unit-ETU UP For protecting complicated loads or those not specified in advance The 3VT9 4..-6AD00 release is intended only for the 3VT4 7103AA..-0AA0 switching unit. The release is equipped with a thermal memory that can be disabled by turning the restart switch on the front panel from the position T(t) to the position T(0). After the thermal memory has been disabled, the thermal release remains active. A practical advantage of the release is its maximum flexibility for adjusting the tripping characteristics. With its possibility for setting I2t = constant and I5t = constant, it is optimal from the selectivity viewpoint for its interaction with fusing devices. Specifications for adjustable releases
Short delayed short circuit protection Isd=(n x Ir) Order No. Rated Overload current In protection Ir A A 125, 137 144, 160 172, 180 200, 220 231, 243 250, 260 275, 290 305, 315 250, 260 275, 290 305, 315 345, 360 400, 435 455, 480 500, 550 575, 630 315, 345 360, 400 435, 455 480, 500 550, 575 610, 630 685, 720 760, 800 400, 435 455, 480 500, 550 575, 610 630, 685 720, 760 800, 866 909, 1000 tr (7.2 x Ir) n tsd I2t Restart Instantaneous short circuit protection I kA on 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 0.8 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 10 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 9 12 1.25 2 3 5 7 9 12 14

The operational state 70% of Ir is signalled by an LED indicator that flashes green in a 1.5 s interval. As the load grows, the blinking frequency of the diode increases. In case of a load larger than 110% of Ir this LED will turn red and just before tripping will begin to blink red. On the lower part of the release cover, four photocells are mounted for communicating with the 3VT9 500-6AE00 signalling unit.

S 0.5 3 5 7 10 15 20 25 0.5 3 5 7 10 15 20 25 0.5 3 5 7 10 15 20 25 0.5 3 5 7 10 15 20 25

A 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 f 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 f 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 f 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 f

ms 50, 100 200, 300 400, 600 800, 1000 50, 100 200, 300 400, 600 800, 1000 50, 100 200, 300 400, 600 800, 1000 50, 100 200, 300 400, 600 800, 1000 50, 100 200, 300 400, 600 800, 1000 50, 100 200, 300 400, 600 800, 1000 50, 100 200, 300 400, 600 800, 1000 50, 100 200, 300 400, 600 800, 1000

T(0)

3VT9 431-6AD00

315

5
3VT9 463-6AD00 630

off

T(t)

on

T(0)

off

T(t)

on

T(0)

3VT9 480-6AD00

800

off

T(t)

on

T(0)

3VT9 410-6AD00

1000

off

T(t)

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Overcurrent releases
Tripping characteristics ETU UP
10000 5000 t [s] 2000 1000 500 200 100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 In = 315 A In = In = In = In = 315 A 630 A 800 A 1000 A S
1000
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min.

Ir

max.

Ir Ii = (2 10) x Ir min

tr

Isd

tv

Ii

10000 5000 t [s] 2000 500

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min.

Ir

max.

Ir Isd = (2 10) x Ir min

tr

Isd

tv

Ii

Ii = (2 10) x Ir max

200 100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 I 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 In = 315 A In = In = In = In = 315 A 630 A 800 A 1000 A

Isd = (2 10) x Ir max

S
1000 0.5

tv [ms] (I 2 t = OFF)
0.5 50

0.5

tr [s]

0.5

tv [ms] (I 2 t = ON)
0.5

tr [s]

0.5

I
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 50

1.0

1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0

Ii [kA]

Ii [kA]
0.8 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 50 6.0 8.0 10

0.8 50

1.5 2.0

3.0 4.0

6.0 8.0 10

In = 630 A

Ii [kA]

In = 630 A
1.0 1.5 2.0

Ii [kA]
3.0 4.0 6.0 50 9.0 12

1.0 50

1.5 2.0

3.0 4.0

6.0

9.0 12

In = 800 A

Ii [kA]

In = 800 A
1.25 2.0 3.0

Ii [kA]
5.0 7.0 9.0 1214 50

1.25 50

2.0

3.0

14 5.0 7.0 9.0 12

In = 1000 A 0.2 0.5 1 2

Ii [kA] 5 10 20 x In 50

In = 1000 A 0.02 0.01 0.5 0.1 0.2

Ii [kA] 1 2 5 10 20 x In 50

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Tripping characteristics ETU UP
10000 5000 t [s] 2000 1000 500 200 100 50 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 In = 315 A
0.8 50
NSO0_00382

min.

Ir

max.

Ir Isd = (2 10) x Ir min

tr

Isd

tv

Ii

10000 5000 t [s] 2000 1000 500 200 100 50

NSO0_00383

min.

Ir

max.

Ir Isd = (2 10) x Ir min

tr

Isd

tv

Ii

Isd = (2 10) x Ir max L

Isd = (2 10) x Ir max L

In = In = In = In =

315 A 630 A 800 A 1000 A S

1000

25

25

20 tr [s] 10 5 2 1 0.5 I 0.2 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1

In = In = In = In =

315 A 630 A 800 A 1000 A S

25

25

tr [s]
3 1000 3

tv [ms] (I 2 t = OFF)
0.5 50 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0

tv [ms] (I 2 t = ON)
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 50

Ii [kA]
1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10

In = 315 A
0.8

I i [kA]
1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 50 6.0 8.0 10

0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.1

In = 630 A
1.0 50 1.5 2.0

Ii [kA]
3.0 4.0 6.0 9.0 12

In = 630 A
1.0 1.5 2.0

I i [kA]
3.0 4.0 50 6.0 9.0 12

In = 800 A
1.25 50 2.0 3.0

Ii [kA]
5.0 7.0 9.0 1214

In = 800 A
1.25 2.0 3.0

I i [kA]
5.0 7.0 9.0 1214 50

In = 1000 A 0.2 0.5 1 2

Ii [kA] 5 10 20 x In 50

In = 1000 A 0.2 0.5 1 2

I i [kA] 5 10 20 x In 50

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3VT5 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A General data - Overview Standard circuit breakers, releases - Selection and ordering data - Accessories Accessories and Components Auxiliary switches and shunt trip units - Selection and ordering data Manual/motorized operating mechanisms - Overview - Selection and ordering data Mounting accessories - Selection and ordering data Further accessories - Selection and ordering data 3VT5 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A Standard circuit breakers, trip units - Technical specifications Circuit breakers, switch disconnectors - Schematics - Functions - Design - Dimensional drawings Accessories and Components Withdrawable version - Technical specifications Overcurrent releases - Technical specifications Signalling units - Technical data Auxiliary switches - Technical data Shunt releases - Technical data Undervoltage releases - Technical data Rotary operating mechanism - Technical data Mechanical interlocks and mechanical interlocks for parallel switching - Technical data Motorized operating mechanism - Technical data

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