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Sensors Selection guide

Phase current sensors

Two types of sensor may be used with Sepam to measure phase current:
b 1 A or 5 A current transformers
b LPCT (Low Power Current Transducer) type current sensors.

Selection guide
1 A or 5 A current sensors are:
b to be sized case by case: accuracy, electrical characteristics, etc.
b usable with all network voltages.
CLP1 LPCT type current sensors are:
b simple to size: the same CLP1 sensor measures rated currents of 25 to 1250 A
b defined according to the IEC 60044-8 standard:
v class 0.5 from 100 A to 1250 A (accuracy between 25 A and 100 A < 0.75%)
v class 5P at 40 kA
b to be used on networks with a maximum voltage of 17.5 kV.

Residual current sensors

The residual current value may be obtained using different sensors and assemblies,
which are chosen according to the required performances (measurement accuracy
and earth fault protection sensitivity).
Residual current may be:
b measured by a specific CSH120 or CSH200 core balance CT
b measured by a 1 A or 5 A current transformer, with a CSH30 interposing ring CT
b measured by a core balance CT with a ratio of 1/n (50 y n y 1500), with an ACE990
adapter.
b calculated by Sepam from the vector sum of the 3 phase currents.

Selection guide
Measurement sensors Accuracy Recommended Easy
minimum set point assembly
CSH120 or CSH200
core balance CT
*** >1A *
1 or 3 x 1 A or 5 A CT+ CSH30 ** 0.10 InCT (DT)
0.05 InCT (IDMT)
**
Core balance CT + ACE990 ** 0.10 InCT (DT) ** revamping
0.05 InCT (IDMT) * new
3 phase CT * 0.30 InCT (DT) (1) ***
(I0 calculated by Sepam) 0.10 InCT (IDMT) (1)

(1) Recommended minimum set point for ANSI 50N/51N function with H2 restraint:
0.10 InCT (DT) or 0.05 InCT (IDMT).

It is advisable not to set the earth fault protection functions below the recommended
minimum set point to avoid any risk of unwanted tripping caused by oversensitive
detection of residual current or false residual current due to the saturation of a CT.
Lower settings may be used to trigger alarms.

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Sensors Voltage transformers

Function
Sepam may be connected to any standard voltage transformer with a rated
secondary voltage of 100 V to 220 V.
058734N

058735N

Schneider Electric offers a range of voltage transformers

b to measure phase-to-neutral voltages: voltage transformers with one insulated MV
terminal
b to measure phase-to-phase voltages: voltage transformers with two insulated MV
terminals
b with or without integrated protection fuses.

Consult us for more information.

VRQ3 without fuses. VRQ3 with fuses.

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Sensors 1 A / 5 A current transformers

Function
Sepam may be connected to any standard 1 A or 5 A current transformer.
Schneider Electric offers a range of current transformers to measure primary
058731N

058733N

currents from 50 A to 2500 A.

Consult us for more information.

Sizing of current transformers

Current transformers are sized so as not to be saturated by the current values they
are required to measure accurately (minimum 5 In).

ARJA1. ARJP3. For overcurrent protection functions

b with DT tripping curve:
the saturation current must be 1.5 times greater than the setting
b with IDMT tripping curve:
the saturation current must be 1.5 times greater than the highest working value on
the curve.
Practical solution when there is no information on the settings
Rated secondary Accuracy Accuracy CT secondary Wiring
current (in) burden class resistance RCT resistance Rf
1A 2.5 VA 5P 20 <3Ω < 0.075 Ω
5A 7.5 VA 5P 20 < 0.2 Ω < 0.075 Ω

For earth fault protection functions

Current transformers must be either:
b type 5P20, with an accuracy burden VACT > Rf.in²
b or defined by a knee-point voltage Vk u (RCT + Rf).20.in.

Current transformers for the transformer differential and restricted earth fault
protection functions must also fulfil the conditions below.
Transformer and transformer-machine unit differential protection (ANSI 87T)
The phase current transformer primary currents must comply with the following rule:
S S
0,1. ----------------- y In y 2,5 . ----------------- for winding 1
3Un1 3Un1

S S
0,1. ------------------ y I'n y 2,5 . ------------------ for winding 2.
3Un2 3Un2
S is the transformer rated power.
In and I’n are the phase CT primary currents of winding 1 and 2 respectively.
Un1 and Un2 are the voltages of windings 1 and 2 respectively.
Restricted earth fault differential protection (ANSI 64REF)
b the primary current of the neutral point current transformer used must comply with
the following rule:
0.1 In y neutral point CT primary current y 2 In
with In = primary current of phase CTs on the same winding
b external fault stability is ensured if the phase CT saturation current is more than
2.4 times the earth fault current and 1.6 times the 3-phase fault current.
Internal fault sensitivity is ensured if the neutral point CT saturation current is more
than twice the earth fault current.

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Sensors 1 A / 5 A current transformers

CCA630 connector
DE50056

Function
The CCA630 connector is used to connect Sepam to 1 A or 5 A current transformer
secondary windings. It contains 3 interposing ring CTs with through primaries, which
ensure impedance matching and isolation between the 1 A or 5 A circuits and
Sepam.
The connector may be disconnected with the power on since disconnection does not
open the CT secondary circuits.

Connection
b open the 2 side shields for access to the connection terminals.
The shields may be removed, if necessary, to make wiring easier. If removed, they
Mt10318

must be replaced after wiring.

b remove the bridging strap, if necessary. The strap links terminals 1, 2 and 3.
b connect the wires using 4 mm ring lugs. The connector accepts wires with cross-
sections of 1.5 to 6 mm² (AWG 16 to AWG 10).
b the terminal 1, 2 and 3 bridging strap is supplied with the CCA630
b close the side shields
b plug the connector into the 9-pin inlet on the rear panel
b tighten the 2 CCA630 connector fastening screws on the rear panel of Sepam.

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Sensors LPCT type current sensors

CLP1 sensors

Function
CLP1 sensors are voltage-output sensors of the Low Power Current Transducer
(LPCT) type, compliant with the IEC 60044-8 standard.
PE50031

CLP1 sensors are designed to measure rated currents between 25 A and 1250 A,
with a ratio of 100 A / 22.5 mV, and may be used on networks with a maximum
voltage of 17.5 kV.

Characteristics
According to IEC 60044-8 standard
Rated primary current 100 A
Rated secondary voltage 22.5 mV
Rated extended primary current 1250 A
Measurement accuracy class 0.5 0.5% between 100 and 1250 A
0.75% at 20 A
1.5% at 5 A
Protection accuracy class 5P
Rated accuracy limit primary current 40 kA
Accuracy burden u 2 kΩ
Rated thermal short-circuit current 31.5 kA x 4 s - 40 kA x 3 s
Rated voltage (Um) 17.5 kV
CLP1 sensor. Rated power frequency withstand voltage 38 kV - 42 kV
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 95 kV
Weight 8 kg

CCA670/CCA671 connector
Function
DE50057

The secondary winding of the CLP1 sensor is pre-equipped with a 5-meter shielded
cable fitted with a yellow RJ 45 plug. The 3 LPCT current transformers are connected
to the CCA670 or CCA671 connector on the rear panel of Sepam.
The connection of just one or two LPCT sensors is not allowed and causes Sepam
to go into fail-safe position.
The two CCA670 and CCA671 interface connectors serve the same purpose, the
difference being the position of the CLP1 sensor plugs:
b CCA670: lateral plugs, for Sepam series 20 and Sepam series 40
b CCA671: radial plugs, for Sepam series 80.

Description
1 3 RJ 45 plugs to connect the LPCT sensors.
2 3 blocks of microswitches to set the CCA670/CCA671 to the rated phase current
value.
3 Microswitch setting / selected rated current equivalency table (2 In values per
setting).
4 9-pin sub-D connector to connect test equipment (ACE917 for direct connector
or via CCA613).

Rating of CCA670/CCA671 connectors

The CCA670/CCA671 connector must be rated according to the rated primary
current In measured by the LPCT sensors. The following settings are available, in
Amperes: 25, 50, 100, 125, 133, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 630, 666, 1000, 1600,
2000, 3150.
The selected In value should be:
b entered as a Sepam general setting
b configured by microswitch on the CCA670/CCA671 connector.
Instructions:
b use a screwdriver to remove the shield located in the "LPCT settings" zone; the
shield protects 3 blocks of 8 microswitches marked L1, L2, L3
b on the L1 block, set the microswitch for the selected rated current to "1" (2 In
values per microswitch)
v the table of equivalencies between the microswitch settings and the selected rated
current In is printed on the connector
v leave the 7 other microswitches set to "0"
b set the other 2 blocks of microswitches L2 and L3 in the same position as the L1
block and close the shield.

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Sensors LPCT type current sensors

Test accessories

3 2 Accessory connection principle

DE50582

1 CLP1 sensor, equipped with a shielded cable (L = 5 m) fitted with a yellow RJ 45

plug which is plugged directly into the CCA670/CCA671 connector.
2 Sepam protection unit.
3 CCA670/CCA671 connector, CLP1 voltage interface, with microswitch setting of
rated current:
b CCA670: lateral plugs for Sepam series 20 and Sepam series 40
b CCA671: radial plugs for Sepam series 80.
4 CCA613 remote test plug, flush-mounted on the front of the cubicle and equipped
with a 3-meter cord to be plugged into the test plug of the CCA670/CCA671
interface connector (9-pin sub-D).
5 ACE917 injection adapter, to test the LPCT protection chain with a standard
injection box.
6 Standard injection box.
1

ACE917 injection adapter

Function
The ACE917 adapter is used to test the protection chain with a standard injection
4 5 6 box, when Sepam is connected to LPCT sensors.
The ACE917 adapter is inserted between:
b the standard injection box
b the LPCT test plug:
v integrated in the Sepam CCA670/CCA671 interface connector
DE50073

v or transferred by means of the CCA613 accessory.

The following are supplied with the ACE917 injection adapter:
b power supply cord
b 3-meter cord to connect the ACE917 to the LPCT test plug on CCA670/CCA671
or CCA613.

Characteristics
Power supply 115 / 230 V AC
Protection by time-delayed fuse 5 mm x 20 mm 0.25 A rating

CCA613 remote test plug

Function
The CCA613 test plug, flush-mounted on the front of the cubicle, is equipped with a
3-meter cord to transfer data from the test plug integrated in the CCA670/CCA671
interface connector on the rear of Sepam.
Description and dimensions
1 Mounting lug
2 Cord
DE50059

Front view with cover lifted. Right side view. Cutout.

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Sensors CSH120 and CSH200

Core balance CTs

Function
The specifically designed CSH120 and CSH200 core balance CTs are used for direct
residual current measurement. The only difference between them is the diameter.
PE50032

Due to their low voltage insulation, they may only be used on cables.

Characteristics
CSH120 CSH200
Inner diameter 120 mm 200 mm
Weight 0.6 kg 1.4 kg
Accuracy ±5% to 20°C
±6% max. from -25°C to 70°C
Transformation ratio 1/470
Maximum permissible current 20 kA - 1 s
Operating temperature - 25°C to +70°C
CSH120 and CSH200 core balance CTs. Storage temperature - 40°C to +85°C

Dimensions
DE10228

Dimen- A B D E F H J K L
sions
CSH120 120 164 44 190 76 40 166 62 35
CSH200 200 256 46 274 120 60 257 104 37

Assembly
Group the MV cable (or cables) in the middle of the core balance CT.
Use non-conductive binding to hold the cables.
E40465

E40466

Remember to insert the 3 medium voltage cable shielding earthing cables through
the core balance CT.
DE50064

Assembly on MV cables. Assembly on mounting plate.

Connection
Connection to Sepam series 20 and Sepam series 40
To residual current I0 input, on connector A , terminals 19 and 18 (shielding).
Connection to Sepam series 80
b to residual current I0 input, on connector E , terminals 15 and 14 (shielding)
DE50065

b to residual current I’0 input, on connector E , terminals 18 and 17 (shielding).

Recommended cable
b sheathed cable, shielded by tinned copper braid
b minimum cable cross-section 0.93 mm² (AWG 18)
b resistance per unit length < 100 mΩ/m
b minimum dielectric strength: 1000 V.
It is essential for the CSH30 to be installed near Sepam (Sepam - CSH30 link less
than 2 m.
Flatten the connection cable against the metal frames of the cubicle.
The connection cable shielding is grounded in Sepam. Do not ground the cable by
any other means.
The maximum resistance of the Sepam connection wiring must not be more
than 4 Ω.

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Sensors CSH30
Interposing ring CT

Function
The CSH30 interposing ring CT is used as an interface when the residual current is
measured using 1 A or 5 A current transformers.
E40468

E44717

Characteristics
Weight 0.2 kg
Vertical assembly of CSH30 Horizontal assembly of Assembly On symmetrical DIN rail
interposing ring CT. CSH30 interposing ring CT. In vertical or horizontal position

Dimensions
DE50066

Connection
The CSH30 is adapted for the type of current transformer, 1 A or 5 A, by the number
of turns of the secondary wiring through the CSH30 interposing ring CT :
b 5 A rating - 4 turns
b 1 A rating - 2 turns.

Connection to 5 A secondary circuit Connection to 1 A secondary circuit

PE50033

PE50034

b plug into the connector b plug into the connector

b insert the transformer secondary wire b insert the transformer secondary wire
through the CSH30 core balance CT 4 through the CSH30 core balance CT
times. twice.

Connection to Sepam series 20 and Sepam series 40

DE50283

To residual current I0 input, on connector A , terminals 19 and 18 (shielding).

Connection to Sepam series 80
b to residual current I0 input, on connector E , terminals 15 and 14 (shielding)
b to residual current I’0 input, on connector E , terminals 18 and 17 (shielding).
Recommended cable
b sheathed cable, shielded by tinned copper braid
b minimum cable cross-section 0.93 mm² (AWG 18) (max. 2.5 mm²)
b resistance per unit length < 100 mΩ/m
b minimum dielectric strength: 1000 V.
It is essential for the CSH30 to be installed near Sepam (Sepam - CSH30 link less
than 2 meters long).
Flatten the connection cable against the metal frames of the cubicle.
The connection cable shielding is grounded in Sepam. Do not ground the cable by
any other means.
The maximum resistance of the Sepam connection wiring must not be more
than 4 Ω.

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Sensors ACE990
Core balance CT interface

Function
The ACE990 interface is used to adapt measurements between a MV core balance
CT with a ratio of 1/n (50 y n y 1500), and the Sepam residual current input.
PE50037

Characteristics
Weight 0.64 kg
Assembly Mounted on symmetrical DIN rail
Amplitude accuracy ±1%
Phase accuracy < 2°
Maximum permissible current 20 kA - 1 s
(on the primary winding of a MV core balance
CT with a ratio of 1/50 that does not saturate)
ACE990 core balance CT interface. Operating temperature -5°C to +55°C
Storage temperature -25°C to +70°C

Description and dimensions

E ACE990 input terminal block, for connection of the core balance CT.
DE50069

S ACE990 output terminal block, for connection of the Sepam residual current
input.

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Sensors ACE990
Core balance CT interface

Terminals connection
Connection of core balance CT
Only one core balance CT may be connected to the ACE990 interface.
DE50071

The secondary circuit of the MV core balance CT is connected to 2 of the 5 ACE990

interface input terminals. To define the 2 inputs, it is necessary to know the following:
b core balance CT ratio (1/n)
b core balance CT power
b close approximation of rated current In0
(In0 is a Sepam general setting and defines the earth fault protection setting range
between 0.1 In0 and 15 In0).

The table below may be used to determine

b the 2 ACE990 input terminals to be connected to the MV core balance CT
secondary
b the type of residual current sensor to set
b the exact value of the rated residual current In0 setting, given by the following
formula: In0 = k x number of core balance CT turns
with k the factor defined in the table below.

The core balance CT must be connected to the interface in the right direction for
correct operation: the MV core balance CT secondary output terminal S1 must be
connected to the ACE990 input terminal with the lowest index (Ex).

K value ACE990 input Residual current Min. MV core

terminals to be sensor setting balance CT
connected power
Example: 0.00578 E1 - E5 ACE990 - range 1 0.1 VA
Given a core balance CT with a ratio of 1/400 2 VA, used within 0.00676 E2 - E5 ACE990 - range 1 0.1 VA
a measurement range of 0.5 A to 60 A.
0.00885 E1 - E4 ACE990 - range 1 0.1 VA
How should it be connected to Sepam via the ACE990?
1. Choose a close approximation of the rated current In0, 0.00909 E3 - E5 ACE990 - range 1 0.1 VA
i.e. 5 A. 0.01136 E2 - E4 ACE990 - range 1 0.1 VA
2. Calculate the ratio: 0.01587 E1 - E3 ACE990 - range 1 0.1 VA
approx. In0/number of turns = 5/400 = 0.0125.
0.01667 E4 - E5 ACE990 - range 1 0.1 VA
3. Find the closest value of k in the table opposite:
k = 0.01136. 0.02000 E3 - E4 ACE990 - range 1 0.1 VA
4. Check the mininum power required for the core balance CT: 0.02632 E2 - E3 ACE990 - range 1 0.1 VA
2 VA core balance CT > 0.1 VA V OK. 0.04000 E1 - E2 ACE990 - range 1 0.2 VA
5. Connect the core balance secondary to ACE990 input
terminals E2 and E4.
6. Set Sepam up with: 0.05780 E1 - E5 ACE990 - range 2 2.5 VA
In0 = 0.0136 x 400 = 4.5 A. 0.06757 E2 - E5 ACE990 - range 2 2.5 VA
This value of In0 may be used to monitor current between 0.08850 E1 - E4 ACE990 - range 2 3.0 VA
0.45 A and 67.5 A.
0.09091 E3 - E5 ACE990 - range 2 3.0 VA
Wiring of MV core balance secondary circuit: 0.11364 E2 - E4 ACE990 - range 2 3.0 VA
b MV core balance CT S1 output to ACE990 E2 input terminal 0.15873 E1 - E3 ACE990 - range 2 4.5 VA
b MV core balance CT S2 output to ACE990 E4 input terminal. 0.16667 E4 - E5 ACE990 - range 2 4.5 VA
0.20000 E3 - E4 ACE990 - range 2 5.5 VA
0.26316 E2 - E3 ACE990 - range 2 7.5 VA

Connection to Sepam series 20 and Sepam series 40

To residual current I0 input, on connector A , terminals 19 and 18 (shielding).
Connection to Sepam series 80
b to residual current I0 input, on connector E , terminals 15 and 14 (shielding)
b to residual current I’0 input, on connector E , terminals 18 and 17 (shielding).
Recommended cables
b cable between core balance CT and ACE990: less than 50 m long
b sheathed cable, shielded by tinned copper braid between the ACE990 and
Sepam, maximum length 2 m
b cable cross-section between 0.93 mm² (AWG 18) and 2.5 mm² (AWG 13)
b resistance per unit length less than 100 mΩ/m
b minimum dielectric strength: 100 V.
Connect the ACE990 connection cable shielding in the shortest manner possible
(2 cm maximum) to the shielding terminal on the Sepam connector.
Flatten the connection cable against the metal frames of the cubicle.
The connection cable shielding is grounded in Sepam. Do not ground the cable by
any other means.

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