Instructions For Digitrip Models 220, 520, 520, 520M, and 520M Trip Units For Use Only in Cutler-Hammer Magnum and Magnum DS Circuit Breakers
Instructions For Digitrip Models 220, 520, 520, 520M, and 520M Trip Units For Use Only in Cutler-Hammer Magnum and Magnum DS Circuit Breakers
70C1037H02
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Table of Contents
1.0 General Description of Digitrip Trip Units ................ 2 5.2 When to Test ........................................................ 22
1.1 Protection ............................................................... 4 5.3 Functional Field Testing ........................................ 22
1.2 Mode of Trip and Status Information ....................... 4 5.4 Performance Testing for Ground Fault
1.3 Installation and Removal ........................................ 4 Trip Units .............................................................. 22
1.3.1 Installation of the Trip Unit ........................... 4 5.4.1 Code Requirements .................................. 22
1.3.2 Rating Plug Installation ................................ 4 5.4.2 Standards Requirements ........................... 22
5.4.3 General Test Instructions ........................... 22
1.3.3 Trip Unit/Rating Plug Removal .................... 5
1.4 Wiring ..................................................................... 6 6.0 Battery ................................................................. 23
6.1 General ................................................................ 23
1.5 Plexiglass Cover ..................................................... 6
6.2 Battery Check ....................................................... 23
1.6 Ground Alarm/Power Supply Module
(520M Models only) ................................................ 6 6.3 Battery Installation and Removal .......................... 24
7.0 Frame Ratings
1.6.1 Auxiliary Power ............................................ 6
(Sensor Ratings and Rating Plugs) ................ 10, 24
1.6.2 Ground Alarm .............................................. 6
1.7 Display Feature (520M family only) ......................... 7 8.0 Record Keeping .................................................... 25
9.0 References ........................................................... 25
1.8 Standards ............................................................... 7
9.1 Magnum and Magnum DS Circuit Breakers ......... 25
2.0 General Description of
Magnum Circuit Breakers ....................................... 7 9.2 Time-Current Curves ............................................ 25
2.1 General .................................................................. 7
Appendix A Zone Interlocking Examples ...................... 29
2.2 Low Energy Trip Actuator ....................................... 8
2.3 Ground Fault Protection ......................................... 8 Appendix B Troubleshooting Guide .............................. 31
Appendix C Typical Breaker Master
2.3.1 General ....................................................... 9
Connection Diagram ............................................. 33
2.3.2 Residual Sensing ........................................ 9
2.3.3 Source Ground Sensing .............................. 9
2.3.4 Zero Sequence Sensing .............................. 9
2.3.5 Multiple Source/Multiple Ground .................. 9 WARNING
2.3.6 Ground Fault Settings ................................. 9
2.4 Current Sensors (Magnum Frames less than DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR PERFORM
or equal to 3200A) ................................................ 10 MAINTENANCE ON EQUIPMENT WHILE IT IS
2.5 Current Sensors (Magnum Frames greater ENERGIZED. DEATH OR SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
than 3200A) .......................................................... 10 CAN RESULT FROM CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED
3.0 Principles of Operation ......................................... 10 EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT NO VOLTAGE IS
3.1 General ................................................................ 10 PRESENT BEFORE PROCEEDING. ALWAYS FOLLOW
3.2 Trip and Operation Indicators ............................... 15 SAFETY PROCEDURES. CUTLER-HAMMER IS NOT
3.3 Making Current Release ....................................... 15 LIABLE FOR THE MISAPPLICA-TION OR
3.4 Zone Interlocking (520 family only) ....................... 15 MISINSTALLATION OF ITS PRODUCTS.
4.0 Protection Settings ............................................... 19
4.1 General ................................................................ 19
4.2 Long Delay Current Setting ................................... 19
4.3 Long Delay Time Setting ...................................... 19
WARNING
4.4 Short Delay Current Setting .................................. 20
4.5 Short Delay Time Setting ...................................... 20 OBSERVE ALL RECOMMENDATIONS, NOTES,
4.6 Instantaneous Current Setting .............................. 20 CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS RELATING TO THE
4.7 Ground Fault Current Setting ................................ 21 SAFETY OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT. OB-
4.8 Ground Fault Time Delay Setting .......................... 21 SERVE AND COMPLY WITH ALL GENERAL AND
5.0 Test Procedures ................................................... 21 LOCAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS, CODES, AND
5.1 General ................................................................ 21 PROCEDURES.
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The Digitrip 220, 520, and 520M trip units may be applied 1.2 Mode of Trip and Status Information
on both 50 and 60 Hz systems.
On all DT20 units, a green light emitting diode (LED),
Digitrip DT20 family of trip units are microprocessor- labeled Status, blinks approximately once each second to
based ac protection devices that provide true RMS indicate that the trip unit is operating normally. This Status
current sensing for the proper coordination with the LED will also blink at a faster rate if the Digitrip is in a
thermal characteristics of conductors and equipment. The pick-up, or overload, mode.
primary function of the Digitrip Trip Unit is circuit protec-
tion. The Digitrip analyzes the secondary current signals Red LEDs on the face of the 520 family of trip units (for
from the circuit breaker current sensors and, when preset Long Delay, Short Delay, and Instantaneous) flash to
current levels and time delay settings are exceeded, will indicate the cause, or trip mode, for an automatic trip
send an initiating trip signal to the Trip Actuator of the operation (for example, ground fault, overload, or short
circuit breaker. circuit trip). A battery in the Digitrip unit maintains the trip
indication until the Reset/Battery Test button is pushed.
In addition to the basic protection function, the Digitrip 520 The battery is satisfactory if its LED lights green when the
family of trip units provides mode of trip information such Battery Check button is pushed (see Section 6).
as:
NOTE: The Digitrip 520 family provides all protection
• Long Time trip (overload) functions regardless of the status of the battery. The
• Short Time trip battery is only needed to maintain the automatic trip
• Instantaneous trip indication.
• Ground (Earth) Fault trip (if supplied).
1.3 Installation and Removal
The current sensors provide operating power to the trip
unit. As current begins to flow through the breaker, the 1.3.1 Installation of the Trip Unit
sensors generate a secondary current which powers the
trip unit. Align the Digitrip unit with the guide pins and spring clip of
the Magnum Circuit Breaker. Press the unit into the
The Digitrip 520 family of trip units provides five phase breaker until the pins on the trip unit seat firmly into the
and two ground (time-current) curve shaping adjustments. connector housing and the unit clicks into place (see
To satisfy the protection needs of any specific installation, Figure 1.2).
the exact selection of the available protection function
adjustments is optional. The short delay and ground fault 1.3.2 Rating Plug Installation
pick-up adjustments can be set for either FLAT or I2t
response. A pictorial representation of the applicable
time-current curves for the selected protection functions is WARNING
provided, for user reference, on the face of the trip unit as
shown in Figure 1.1. DO NOT ENERGIZE THE MAGNUM BREAKER WITH
THE DIGITRIP REMOVED OR DISCONNECTED FROM
1.1 Protection ITS CONNECTOR. DAMAGE TO INTERNAL CURRENT
TRANSFORMERS MAY OCCUR DUE TO AN OPEN
Each Digitrip DT20 Trip Unit is completely self-contained CIRCUIT CONDITION.
and requires no external control power to operate its
protection systems. It operates from current signal levels
derived through current sensors mounted in the circuit CAUTION
breaker. The types of protection available for each model
are shown in Table 1.1 and Figures 3.2 through 3.9.
IF A RATING PLUG IS NOT INSTALLED IN THE TRIP
NOTE: The Digitrip 220 (LI model), 520 (LSI model), and UNIT, THE UNIT WILL TRIP WHEN IT IS ENERGIZED.
520M (MLSI model) can be used on 3-pole or 4-pole
circuit breakers for the protection of the neutral circuit. Insert the rating plug into the cavity on the right-hand side
Only these three models can provide neutral protection, of the trip unit. Align the three pins on the plug with the
although models MLSIA,MLSIG, and MWLSIG can sockets in the cavity. The plug should fit with a slight
provide neutral metering (see Figures 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9). insertion force.
Refer to the National Electric Code (NEC) for the appro-
priate application for 4-pole breakers.
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Figure 1.2 Installation of the Digitrip Unit into a Magnum Breaker (Side View)
CAUTION
CAUTION
To remove the rating plug from the trip unit, open the rating
plug door. Use a 1/8" (3 mm) wide screwdriver to loosen
the M4 screw. Pull the door to release the rating plug from
the trip unit.
To remove the trip unit from the circuit breaker, deflect the Figure 1.3 Installation of the Rating Plug and Mounting
spring clip to release the unit from the steel mounting Screw
plate. Pull the unit to disengage the two 9-pin connectors
from the circuit breaker (see Figure 1.2).
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1.4 Wiring
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1.8 Standards
The Digitrip 220, 520, and 520M Trip Units are listed by
the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., under UL File
E52096, for use in Magnum Circuit Breakers. These same
units are also listed by the Canadian Standards Associa-
tion (CSA) under file LR 43556.
All Digitrip units have also passed the IEC 947-2 test
program which includes radiated and conducted emission
Figure 1.5 Wiring Diagram for 520M Models and Ground testing. As a result, all units carry the CE mark.
Alarm/Power Supply Module
2.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF MAGNUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1.7 Display Feature (520M family only) 2.1 General
The Digitrip 520M and 520Mi models have a user inter- Magnum Circuit Breakers are tripped automatically on
face in addition to the green and red LED trip indicators. overload fault current conditions by the combined action of
This seven element display performs a metering function three components:
and can be used to monitor load currents.
1. The Sensors, which measure the current level
When the Step button on the face of the trip unit is
pressed and released, the display will show PH 1, for 2. The Digitrip Trip Unit, which provides a tripping signal
Phase 1 or A, and the current value. If the Step button is to the Trip Actuator when current and time delay
not pressed again, the display will continue to show the settings are exceeded
current value for Phase 1. Each time that the Step button
is pressed, the next monitored function will be displayed. 3. The low-energy Trip Actuator, which actually trips the
The other readings can be displayed in the sequence circuit breaker
below:
Figure 2.1 shows this tripping circuit for a typical Magnum
PH 2 Phase 2 (B) Breaker. This arrangement provides a very flexible
system, covering a wide range of tripping characteristics
PH 3 Phase 3 (C) described by the time-current curves referenced in Section
9.2.
PH 4 Neutral
PH 5 Ground (if Ground function is supplied) The automatic overload and short circuit tripping charac-
HI Highest phase current teristics for a specific circuit breaker are determined by
the ratings of the installed current sensors with a matching
rating plug and the selected functional protection settings.
Specific setting instructions are provided in Section 4.
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When the functional protection settings are exceeded, the located under the black molded platform on which the
Digitrip unit supplies a trip signal to the Trip Actuator. As a Digitrip unit is supported. The Trip Actuator contains a
result, all tripping operations initiated by the protection permanent magnet assembly, moving and stationary core
functions of the Digitrip Trip Unit are performed by its assemblies, a spring, and a coil. Nominal coil resistance
internal circuitry. There is no mechanical or direct mag- is 25 ohms and the black lead is positive. The circuit
netic action between the primary current and the me- breaker mechanism assembly contains a
chanical tripping parts of the breaker, and external control mechanism-actuated reset lever and a trip lever to
power is not required. actuate the tripping action of the circuit breaker.
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2.3.1 General
CAUTION
When the Digitrip 520 family includes ground fault protec-
tion features, the distribution system characteristics (for
example, system grounding, number of sources, number IF THE SENSOR CONNECTIONS ARE INCORRECT, A
and location of ground points, and the like) must be NUISANCE TRIP MAY OCCUR. ALWAYS OBSERVE
considered along with the manner and location in which THE POLARITY MARKINGS ON THE INSTALLATION
the circuit breaker is applied to the system. These ele- DRAWINGS. TO INSURE CORRECT GROUND FAULT
ments are discussed in Sections 2.3.3 through 2.3.6. EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE, CONDUCT FIELD
TESTS TO COMPLY WITH NEC REQUIREMENTS
UNDER ARTICLE 230-95(C).
The Digitrip 520 family uses three modes of sensing to
detect ground fault currents: residual, source ground, and
zero sequence (see Table 2.1). Magnum Circuit Breakers 2.3.3 Source Ground Sensing
can accommodate all three types, except for 4-pole
Depending upon the installation requirements, alternate
breakers. The breaker secondary contact inputs B-6, B-7
ground fault sensing schemes may be dictated (see
are used to configure the breaker cell positions for the
Figures 2.6 and 2.7). The ground return method is usually
three schemes. No jumper from B-6 to B-7 programs the
applied when ground fault protection is desired only on the
unit for a residual ground fault scheme, while a jumper
main circuit breaker in a simple radial system. This
from B-6 to B-7 programs the trip unit for either a source
method is also applicable to double-ended systems where
ground or zero sequence configuration. If present, this
a mid-point grounding electrode is employed. For this
jumper resides on the stationary side of the switchgear
mode of sensing, a single current sensor mounted on the
assembly. In all three schemes, the proper current sensor
equipment-bonding jumper directly measures the total
input is required on the external sensor input terminals
ground current flowing in the grounding electrode
B-4, B-5 of the breaker secondary contacts.
conductor and all other equipment-grounding conductors.
Table 2.1 Digitrip Sensing Modes The settings shown in Table 2.1 will apply when the
Ground (Earth) Breaker Digitrip GF neutral sensor is not the same as the frame rating in a
Fault Secondary Applicable Figure Sensing
ground return sensing scheme.
Sensing Method Contacts Req’d Breakers Reference Element
Used
Residual No Jumper 3 or 4 pole 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.9 element R5 2.3.4 Zero Sequence Sensing
Source Ground Jumper B6 to B7 3 pole only 2.7 element R4
Zero Sequence Sensing, also referred to as vectorial
Zero Sequence Jumper B6 to B7 3 pole only 2.8 element R4
summation (see Figure 2.8), is applicable to mains,
Note: This information applies to Trip Units with Ground
feeders, and special schemes involving zone protection.
2.3.2 Residual Sensing Zero Sequence current transformers (4 ½" x 13 ½"
[114 mm x 342 mm] rectangular inside dimensions) are
Residual Sensing is the standard mode of ground fault available with 100:1 and 1000:1 ratios.
sensing in Magnum Circuit Breakers. This mode utilizes
one current sensor on each phase conductor and one on 2.3.5 Multiple Source/Multiple Ground
the neutral for a 4-wire system (shown in Figures 2.2
and 2.3). If the system neutral is grounded, but no phase A Multiple Source/Multiple Ground scheme is shown in
to neutral loads are used, the Digitrip 520 family of units Figure 2.9. In this figure, a ground fault is shown which
includes all of the components necessary for ground fault has two possible return paths, via the neutral, back to its
protection. This mode of sensing vectorially sums the source. The three neutral sensors are interconnected to
outputs of the three or four individual current sensors. For sense and detect both ground fault and neutral currents.
separately-mounted neutrals, as long as the vectorial sum
is zero, then no ground fault exists. The neutral sensor Call Cutler-Hammer for more details on this scheme.
must have characteristics and a ratio which are identical
to the three internally-mounted phase current sensors. 2.3.6 Ground Fault Settings
Available types of neutral sensors are shown in Fig-
ure 2.4. Residual ground fault sensing features are The adjustment of the ground fault functional settings
adaptable to main and feeder breaker applications. (FLAT response or I2t) is discussed in Section 4.8. The
Available ground fault pick-up settings employing Re- effect of these settings is illustrated in the ground fault
sidual Sensing are given in Table 2.2. Figure 2.5 shows a time-current curve referenced in Section 9. Applicable
4-pole breaker with Residual Ground Fault Sensing. residual ground fault pick-up settings and current values
are given in Table 2.2 as well as in the ground time-current
curve.
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Table 2.2 Ground (Earth) Fault Current Settings rating specified on the plug label. The current sensor
Ground Fault Current Settings rating can be viewed through openings in the back of the
breaker.
(Amperes)1
Installed
Sensor/
2.5 Current Sensors (Magnum Frames greater than 3200A)
Rating Plug
(Amperes) In .25 .30 .35 .40 .50 .60 .75 1.0 The six (3-pole) or eight (4-pole) current sensors installed
in the circuit breaker are located on the lower conductors.
200 50 60 70 80 100 120 150 200
The poles are paralleled and the corresponding current
250 63 75 88 100 125 150 188 250 sensors are also paralleled (see Figure 2.3). For ex-
300 75 90 105 120 150 180 225 300 ample, a 4000A breaker phase rating has two 2000:1
400 100 120 140 160 200 240 300 400 current sensors wired in parallel, which provides an
overall ratio of 4000:2. The auxiliary current transformers
600 150 180 210 240 300 360 450 600 have a ratio of 20:1 for this size breaker which further
630 158 189 221 252 315 378 473 630 steps down the rated current to 100 milliamperes and is
800 200 240 280 320 400 480 600 800 equivalent to 100% (In) to the Digitrip.
1000 250 300 350 400 500 600 750 1000
3.0 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
1200 300 360 420 480 600 720 900 1200
1250 312 375 438 500 625 750 938 1250 3.1 General
1600 400 480 560 640 800 960 1200 16002
The Digitrip DT20 family of trip units is designed for
2000 500 600 700 800 1000 1200 15002 20002 industrial circuit breaker environments where the ambient
2500 625 750 875 1000 1250 1500 1875 2500 temperatures can range from –20° C to +85° C but rarely
3000 750 900 1050 1200 15002 18002 22502 30002 exceed 70° to 75° C. If, however, temperatures in the
neighborhood of the trip unit exceed this range, the trip
3200 800 960 1120 1200 16002 19202 24002 32002
unit performance may be degraded. In order to insure that
40003 1000 1200 14002 16002 20002 24002 30002 40002 the tripping function is not compromised due to an over-
50003 12502 15002 17502 20002 25002 30002 37502 50002 temperature condition, the Digitrip 520 family microcom-
63003 1575 1890 2205 2520 3150 3780 4725 6300
puter chip has a built-in over-temperature protection
feature, factory set to trip the breaker if the chip tempera-
1. Tolerance on settings are ±10% of values shown. ture is excessive. On the 520 family, if over-temperature
2. On Models 520 LSIG and 520M LSIG, the shaded values are set to a maximum is the reason for the trip the red Long Delay Time LED will
trip value of 1200 amperes for NEC. flash.
3. See Section 2.5.
The Digitrip uses the Cutler-Hammer custom-designed
2.4 Current Sensors (Magnum Frames less than or equal to SµRE+chip™, an integrated circuit that includes a
3200A) microcomputer to perform its numeric and logic functions.
The three (3-pole) or four (4-pole) primary current sensors The principles of operation of the trip unit are shown in
are installed internally in the circuit breaker on the lower Figure 3.1.
conductors of the breaker. The current sensor rating
defines the breaker rating (In). For example, 2000A:1A In the Digitrip DT20 family of trip units, all sensing and
sensors are used on a 2000A rated breaker. There are tripping power required to operate the protection function
four auxiliary current transformers with a ratio of 10:1 is derived from the current sensors in the circuit breaker.
which further step down the rated current to 100 milliam- The secondary currents from these sensors provide the
peres, which is equivalent to 100% (In) to the Digitrip. correct input information for the protection functions, as
well as tripping power, whenever the circuit breaker is
The primary current sensors produce an output propor- carrying current. These current signals develop analog
tional to the load current and furnish the Digitrip DT20 voltages across the current viewing resistors. The result-
family with the information and energy required to trip the ing analog voltages are digitized by the SµRE+chip™.
circuit breaker when functional protection settings are
exceeded. The microcomputer continually digitizes these signals.
This data is used to calculate true RMS current values,
If a set of current sensors with a different ratio are in- which are then continually compared with the protection
stalled in the field, the rating plug must also be changed. function settings and other operating data stored in the
The associated rating plug must match the current sensor
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S o u rc e
LN LA LB LC
B la c k
+ K 1 -2
Trip
A c tu a to r - K 1 -3 D ig itrip 5 2 0
w ith G F
1 1 0 :1
K 1 -9
K 1 -8
R /1 1 K 1 -7
K 1 -6
K 1 -5
1
1
K 1 -4 R5
2
B -7 K 2 -1
B -6 K 2 -7
B -5 K 2 -9
B -4 K 2 -8
R /1 3 1 0 :1 A U X . C T
Load
N o te s :
1 In th is s ch e m e , a ll b re a ke r s e c o n d a ry c u rre n ts (a t th e 10 0 m A le v e l) a re s u m m ed to ge the r at th e P C
b o a rd d o n u t tra n s fo rm e r to s e n s e g ro u n d fa u lt v ia e le m e nt R .
5
2 N o ju m p e r o n s e c o nd a ry co n ta cts B -6 , B -7 .
Figure 2.2 3-Pole, 4-Wire Breaker with Neutral Sensor Connections for 3200A Frame Using Residual GF Sensing
S ource
L N1 LN2 L A1 L B1 LC1 LA2 LB2 LC2
B lack
+ K 1-2
Trip D ig itrip 52 0
A ctua tor - K 1-3 w ith G F
20:1
K 1-9
200 0:1 200 0:1
K 1-8
2 K 1-7
200 0:1 200 0:1
K 1-6
1
K 1-5
200 0:1 200 0:1
K 1-4 R5
B -7 K 2-1
B -6 K 2-7
K 2-9
B -5
200 0:1 K 2-8
B -4
20:1 AU X. C Ts
2 In this schem e, th e current sensors in the breaker poles are parallel-w ired to a chieve a 4 000 am p
breaker rating. O ther availa ble ratings in this double-w ide configura tion a re 63 00A , 5000 A,
320 0A , 2500A , and 2000A .
Figure 2.3 Neutral Sensor Connections for 4000A Frame Using Residual Ground Fault Sensing
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S ou rce
LN LA LB LC
B lac k
+ K 1-2
Trip
A ctu a to r - K 1-3 D ig itrip 52 0
w ith G F
1 10 :1
K 1-9
K 1-8
R /1 1 K 1-7
K 1-6
K 1-5
1
1
K 1-4 R5
B -7
2
B -6
K 2-9
K 2-8
R /1
10 :1 A U X . C T
Lo a d
N o tes:
1 In th is sch em e , all b re ake r s eco nd ary curre nts (a t th e 10 0 m A lev el) are su m m e d to ge th er a t the P C
bo a rd d on ut tra nsform e r to se nse grou nd fa ult via e lem e n t R 5 .
Figure 2.5 4-Pole–3200A Frame Using Residual Ground Fault (Earth-Fault) Sensing
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Figure 2.6 Source Ground Fault Sensing Scheme for 3200A Frame
Figure 2.7 Source Ground Fault Sensing Scheme for 4000A Frame
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IG /2 N f f N I G /2
IG /2
IG /2
B5 ig /2 ig
i g/2
B5
B4
IG
ig /2
Internal
B4 Digitrip
M2 S ensor
M1
i G /2 ig
T
R5
R5
B5 ig /2 B4
N eutral S ensors W ired
in a Loop C on figuration
G round Fault
R5 IG
Notes:
B reaker M 2 trips since this is the only breaker seeing the IG fault via elem ent R 5 .
No jum per on B -6, B -7 term inals - all breakers are program m ed for standard Residual Ground Fault
protection.
A UX CTs not show n. W iring needed at system level is shown as a dotted line.
Capital letters repre se nt prim ary cu rren t. L ow ercase letters represent second ary current.
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memory. The embedded software then determines 3.4 Zone Interlocking (520 family only)
whether to initiate protection functions, including tripping
the breaker through the Trip Actuator.
CAUTION
3.2 Trip and Operation Indicators
IF ZONE INTERLOCKING IS NOT TO BE USED (I.E.,
The LEDs on the face of the trip unit, shown in Fig- ONLY STANDARD TIME-DELAY COORDINATION IS
ures 1.1 and 3.3 to 3.9, flash red to indicate the reason for INTENDED), THE ZONE INTERLOCKING TERMINALS
any automatic trip operation. Each LED is strategically MUST BE CONNECTED BY A JUMPER FROM TERMI-
located in the related segment of the time-current curve NAL B8 TO B9 OF THE BREAKER SECONDARY
depicted on the face of the trip unit. The reason for the TERMINALS SO THAT THE TIME-DELAY SETTINGS
trip is identified by the segment of the time-current curve WILL PROVIDE THE INTENDED COORDINATION.
where the LED is illuminated. Following an automatic trip
operation, the backup battery continues to supply power
Zone Selective Interlocking (or Zone Interlocking) is
to the LEDs as shown in Figure 3.1. The LED pulse
available for the Digitrip 520 family on the Short Delay and
circuit, shown in Figure 3.1, is provided to reduce battery
Ground Fault protection functions (see Figure 3.1). The
burden and will supply a quick flash of the trip LED
zone interlocking signal is wired via a single set of wires
approximately every 4 seconds. It is therefore important
labeled Zone In (Zin) and Zone Out (Zout) along with a
to view the unit for at least 5 seconds to detect a flashing
Zone Common wire. The Zone Selective Interlocking
cause of trip indicator.
function on the Digitrip 520 family has combined the logic
interlocking of Short Delay and Ground Fault. A zone out
Following a trip operation, push the Reset\Battery Test signal is sent whenever the ground fault pick-up is
button, shown in Figure 1.1, to turn off the LEDs. exceeded or when the short delay value of 2 x (Ir) is
exceeded. Zone Selective Interlocking provides the
A green LED, shown in Figure 1.1, indicates the opera- fastest possible tripping for faults within the zone of
tional status of the trip unit. Once the load current through protection of the breaker and yet also provides positive
the circuit breaker exceeds approximately 10 percent (3 coordination among all breakers in the system (mains,
phase power) of the current sensor rating, the green LED ties, feeders, and downstream breakers) to limit a power
will flash on and off once each second to indicate that the outage to only the affected parts of the system. When
trip unit is energized and operating properly. Zone Interlocking is employed, a fault within the zone of
protection of the breaker will cause the Digitrip 520 family
NOTE: A steady green status LED typically indicates that of units to:
a low level of load current, on the order of 5% of full load,
exists. • Trip the affected breaker immediately and, at the same
time,
3.3 Making Current Release
• Send a signal to upstream Digitrip units to restrain from
All Digitrip DT20 Trip Units have a Making Current tripping immediately. The restraining signal causes the
Release function. This safety feature prevents the circuit upstream breakers to follow their set coordination
breaker from being closed and latched-in on a faulted times, so that the service is only minimally disrupted
circuit. The nonadjustable release is preset at to a peak while the fault is cleared in the shortest time possible.
current of 25 x In which correlates to approximately 11 xIn
(rms) with maximum asymmetry. For an example of how Zone Selective Interlocking may
be used, see Appendix A of this Instructional Leaflet.
The Making Current Release is enabled only for the first
two cycles following an initial circuit breaker closing
operation. The Making Current Release will trip the circuit
breaker instantaneously and flash the Instantaneous LED.
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Figure 3.1 Digitrip DT20 Block Diagram with Breaker Interface
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(L ine/U ppe r)
N A B C
G roun d A la rm /
Po w er S up ply Trip
Actuator
(O ption a l fo r 5 20 M ) TA
M akin g C urrent
R e lease C ircuitry FE T
(S ee S e ctio n 3.3 )
C urren t S ensors
(Se e Se ction 8) Trip Trip LE D
(Se e Se ction 1 .2)
S µR E +C hip TM 4 bit LE D
Latch P u lse
In tegrate d C hip C ircuit
In terna l C ircuit
B ridg e
P ow e r Ba ttery
C ircuits
Su pply + 3V
Status L ED C ustom
(Se e Se ction 3 .2)
D esign ed
R esid ual Z O ut
G roun d Z one In terlock
D etection C ircuitry
(S ee S ection 2.3) Input Se tting (See Section 3.4)
(Se e Section 4 ) ZIn
A U X C Ts
(Load/Low e r)
Typical P hase or
G roun d S e nsing R ating P lug
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R esistor
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Figure 3.4 Digitrip 520 LSIG Figure 3.5 Digitrip 520i WLSIG
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Figure 3.6 Digitrip 520M MLSI Figure 3.7 Digitrip 520M MLSIA
Figure 3.8 Digitrip 520M MLSIG Figure 3.9 Digitrip 520Mi MWLSIG
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Five FLAT (.1, .2, .3, .4, .5 seconds) and three I2t (.1*, .3*,
.5* seconds) response time delay settings are available.
Figure 4.4 Short Delay Current Settings The I2t response settings are identified by an asterisk (*).
The I2t response is applicable to currents less than
4.5 Short Delay Time Setting 8 times the ampere rating of the installed rating plug (Ir).
For currents greater than 8 x (Ir) the I2t response reverts
As illustrated in Figure 4.5, there are two different Short to the FLAT response.
Delay response curve shapes: fixed time (FLAT) and I2t.
The shape selected depends on the type of selective NOTE: Also see Section 3.4, Zone Interlocking.
coordination chosen. The I2t response curve will provide a
longer time delay for current below 8 x Ir than will the 4.6 Instantaneous Current Setting
FLAT response curve.
There are 8 available Instantaneous Current Settings, as
illustrated in Figure 4.6. Six settings are in the range from
2 to 10 x (In) the rating plug value, and the other two
settings are M1 x (In) or Off. The value that M1 has
depends upon the sensor rating of the circuit breaker and
is specified both on the rating plug label and on the
applicable time-current curves referenced in Section 9.
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Available S etting s
S ettin g Inst.
6 x In 2, 3, 4, 6, 8,
10, M 1, O FF *
In M ultiples of
R ating P lug
A m p eres ( I n)
M 1 va lue is sp ecified on ra tin g plug.
*N o O FF on D igitrip 2 20 .
Available S ettin gs
G n d-Fau lt 0.25, .3, .35, .4,
S ettin g .5, .6, .7 5, 1.0 Figure 4.8 Ground Fault Time Delay Settings
.4 x In
S pecific Values 5.0 TEST PROCEDURES
G iven o n C ircuit
B reaker Tim e -C urrent 5.1 General
C urve and in Table 2.2
4.8 Ground Fault Time Delay Setting DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL, TEST, OR PERFORM
MAINTENANCE ON EQUIPMENT WHILE IT IS ENER-
As illustrated in Figure 4.8, there are two different Ground GIZED. DEATH OR SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY CAN
Fault curve shapes: fixed time (FLAT) or I2t response. The RESULT FROM CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED EQUIP-
shape selected depends on the type of selective coordi- MENT.
nation chosen. The I2t response will provide a longer time
delay for current below 0.625 x In than will the FLAT DE-ENERGIZE THE CIRCUIT AND DISCONNECT THE
response. CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTE-
NANCE OR TESTS.
Five FLAT (.1, .2, .3, .4, .5 seconds) and three I2t (.1*, .3*,
.5* seconds) response time delay settings are available.
The I2t response settings are identified by an asterisk (*). WARNING
The I2t response is applicable to currents less than 0.625
times the ampere rating of the installed rating plug (In).
For currents greater than 0.625 x (In) the I2t response ANY TRIPPING OPERATION WILL CAUSE DISRUP-
reverts to the FLAT response. TION OF SERVICE AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY, RESULTING IN THE UNNECESSARY
NOTE: Also see Section 3.4, Zone Interlocking. SWITCHING OF CONNECTED EQUIPMENT.
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CAUTION CAUTION
TESTING A CIRCUIT BREAKER WHILE IT IS IN- BEFORE PLUGGING A TEST KIT INTO THE TEST
SERVICE AND CARRYING LOAD CURRENT IS NOT PORT, PLACE THE LTM JUMPER IN THE INACTIVE
RECOMMENDED. POSITION (SEE FIGURE 4.3). AFTER TESTING, RE-
TURN THE LTM JUMPER TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.
TESTING OF A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT RESULTS IN
THE TRIPPING OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SHOULD The test kit authorized by Cutler-Hammer for use with the
BE DONE ONLY WITH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN Digitrip units plugs into the test port of the unit and pro-
THE TEST OR DISCONNECTED CELL POSITIONS OR vides a secondary injection test that simulates the current
WHILE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS ON A TEST transformer. Existing test kits, styles 140D481G02R,
BENCH. 140D481G02RR, 140D481G03 or G04, along with the
Magnum Test Kit Adapter 8779C02G04, can be used to
5.2 When to Test test the trip unit and breaker.
Testing prior to start-up can best be accomplished with 5.4 Performance Testing for Ground Fault Trip Units
the breaker out of its cell or in the Test, Disconnected, or
Withdrawn (or Removed) cell positions. 5.4.1 Code Requirements
Use the test receptacle to verify a functional load test of a 5.4.3 General Test Instructions
major portion of the electronic circuitry of the Digitrip and
the mechanical trip assembly of the breaker. The testing The interconnected system must be evaluated only by
can determine the accuracy of the desired trip settings by qualified personnel and in accordance with the equipment
performing Long Delay, Short Delay, and Ground Fault assembler’s detailed instructions.
functional tests. The Cutler-Hammer-approved test kit is
listed below. To avoid improper operations following apparently correct
simulated test operations, the polarity of the neutral sensor
connections (if used) must agree with the equipment
Model Test Kit assembler’s detailed instructions. Where a question
Digitrip DT20 family Test Kit (140D481G02R, 140D481G02RR, exists, consult the specifying engineer and/or equipment
140D481G03, or G04) with Test Kit assembler.
Adapter 8779C02G04
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WARNING
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A current value, (In), that is less than the full frame rating
may be chosen to be the basis for the coordination of the
protection function of the breaker without affecting its
short-circuit current capability. For the DT20 family of trip
Figure 6.1 Digitrip Battery units, this is implemented by changing the current sen-
sors and the corresponding rating plug. These sensors
NOTE: The battery can be replaced at any time, even and rating plugs are available in kit form.
while the circuit breaker is in-service, without affecting the
operation of the circuit breaker or its protection functions. The current sensor rating is the maximum current the
circuit breaker can carry with the specified current sen-
sors installed. The sensor rating can be the same or less
CAUTION than the frame rating, but not greater.
This value, (In), is the basis for the trip unit current
EXERCISE CARE WHEN REPLACING THE BATTERY
settings:
TO ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT POLARITIES ARE
OBSERVED. POLARITY MARKINGS ARE SHOWN ON
THE RATING PLUG WHEN THE HINGED COVER IS 1. The Instantaneous and Ground Current Settings (if
OPEN. ACCIDENTALLY INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN provided) are multiples of (In) (see Sections 4.6
THE REVERSE DIRECTION WILL NOT HARM EITHER and 4.7).
THE TRIP UNIT OR THE BATTERY, BUT WILL DEFEAT
THE FUNCTION OF THE BATTERY. 2. The Long Delay Current Setting, (Ir), is a fractional
multiple of (In): Long Delay Current Setting = (Ir) = LD
The replacement battery should be the same type as that x (In) (see Section 4.2).
already in the trip unit or an equivalent. Acceptable
3.0 volt lithium batteries may be obtained from the 3. The Short Delay Current Setting is a multiple of (Ir):
following companies: Short Delay Current Setting = SD x (Ir) = SD x [LD x
(In)] (see Section 4.4).
Company Model
VARTA Batteries, Inc. CR 1/3N
300 Elmsford Boulevard
Elmsford, N.Y. 10523
914-592-2500
(www.varta.com)
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9.0 REFERENCES
CAUTION
9.1 Magnum and Magnum DS Circuit Breakers
BEFORE YOU FIT THE RATING PLUG INTO THE TRIP I.B. 2C12060 Magnum DS Breaker Instructions
UNIT, BE SURE TO CHECK THAT THE SENSOR
RATING MATCHES THAT PRINTED ON THE RATING I.B. 2C13060 Magnum I. Breaker Instructions
PLUG DOOR. INSTALLING A RATING PLUG THAT
DOES NOT MATCH THE SENSOR RATING CAN 4A36346 Zone Interlocking Application with Non-
PRODUCE SERIOUS MISCOORDINATION AND/OR Magnum Breakers
FAILURE OF THE PROTECTION SYSTEM.
9.2 Time-Current Curves
NOTE: Rating plugs from Digitrip models 210, 500, or
510 CANNOT be used with DT20 Trip Units. The Time-Current Curves are listed below for particular
trip unit models. All protection function time-current
8.0 RECORD KEEPING settings should be made following the recommendations
of the specifying engineer in charge of the installation.
Use the forms shown in Figures 8.1 and 8.2 for record
keeping. Fill in these forms, giving the indicated reference 70C1009 Digitrip 220 (LI) Curve
information and initial time-current trip function settings. If
70C1006 Digitrip 520 (LS) Curve
desired, make a copy of the form and attach it to the
interior of the breaker cell door or another visible location. 70C1007 Digitrip 520 (I) Curve
Figure 8.3 provides a place for recording test data and 70C1008 Digitrip 520 (G) Curve
actual trip values.
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DIGITRIP
TRIP FUNCTION SETTINGS
Ampere
Trip Per Unit Equivalent
Function Setting Multi Setting Time Delay
Inst. In
Date By
Figure 8.1 Typical Trip Function Record Nameplate
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DIGITRIP
Instantaneous
Short Setting
Short Time
Setting
Date Trip Mode Setting Change
of Trip Indicator Ref. Made Investigated By
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Fault at location 2
NOTICE The feeder breaker trip unit will initiate the trip in
0.045 seconds to clear the fault and will send an interlock-
ing signal to the main trip unit. The main trip unit will begin
THE PROVISION FOR ZONE INTERLOCKING IS
to time out and, in the event that the feeder breaker Z2
STANDARD ON MAGNUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH
does not clear the fault, the main breaker will clear the
DIGITRIP 520 FAMILY TRIP UNITS FOR SHORT TIME
fault in 0.5 seconds (as above).
AND GROUND FAULT FUNCTIONS. THE APPROPRI-
ATE JUMPER TO TERMINAL B8 AND B9 MUST BE
ADDED ON THE BREAKER IF ZONE INTERLOCKING Fault at location 1
IS NOT DESIRED OR IF FIELD TESTING IS DESIRED. There are no interlocking signals. The main breaker trip
unit will initiate the trip in 0.045 seconds.
APPENDIX A Zone Interlocking Examples
Figure A.2 presents a Zone Selective Interlocking connec-
CASE 1: There is no Zone Selective Interlocking. tion diagram for a system with two main breakers from
(Standard time delay coordination is used.) incoming sources and a bus tie breaker. Note that the
blocking diode D1 is needed so that the feeder breakers
can send interlocking signals to both the main and the tie
Assume that a ground fault of 2000 Amperes occurs and
breakers and prevent the tie breaker from sending an
refer to Figure A.1.
interlocking signal to itself.
Fault at location 3
The branch breaker will trip, clearing the fault in 0.1
seconds.
Fault at location 2
The feeder breaker will trip, clearing the fault in 0.3
seconds.
Fault at location 1
The main breaker will trip, clearing the fault in 0.5 sec-
onds.
Fault at location 3
The branch breaker trip unit will initiate the trip in
0.045 seconds to clear the fault and the branch will send
a restraint signal to the feeder trip unit; the feeder will
send a restraint interlocking signal to Z1.
Main and feeder trip units will begin to time out and, in the
event that the branch breaker does not clear the fault, the
feeder breaker will clear the fault in 0.3 seconds (as
above). Similarly, in the event that the feeder breaker
does not clear the fault, the main breaker will clear the
fault in 0.5 seconds (as above).
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- B7 C ontact
- B9 C o nta ct
- B8 C o nta ct
Figure A.2 Typical Zone Interlocking Connections with Two Main Breakers (M1, M2) and a Tie Breaker (T)
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Cutler-Hammer
Pittsburgh, PA U.S.A.
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