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Air Circuit Breakers

DW Series

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DW series ACB
The standard for power circuit breakers around the world.

Over the years, other major manufacturers have tried to keep up by developing products incorporating
DW’s most innovative features, including the breaking principle, modular design and the use of
composite materials.

In addition to the traditional features of power circuit breakers (withdrawability, discrimination and low
maintenance), DW ranges offer built-in communications and metering functions, all in optimised frame
sizes.

DW incorporate the latest technology to enhance both performance and safety. Easy to install, with
user-friendly, intuitive operation and environment-friendly design, DW are, quite simply, circuit breakers
of their time.

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Covering all
your applications
DW meets the needs of all types of LV electrical distribution
networks.

Building

Hotels
Hospitals
Offices
Retail

Data Centres and Networks

Industry

Mining and minerals

Automotive
Food and beverage
Chemical industry

Energy and Infrastructures

Airports
Oil and gas
Water
Electrical energy
Marine

An answer to specific
applications

 Corrosion protection
 Earthing switches
 Automatic transfer switching equipment
(ATSE) for emergency power systems
 High electrical endurance applications:
DW series is a high performance device
offering high breaking capacity
(Icu: 50 kA/480 V) and a high level of
discrimination, all in a small volume.

All standards

DW is compliant with international standards IEC 60947-1 and 2, IEC 68230 for type 2 tropicalisation.

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One family and two frame sizes

 DW series, in two frame sizes, one from 800 to 4000 A and the other from 4000 A to 6300 A.

2 performance levels

 H1 - for industrial sites with high short-circuit levels or installations with two parallel-connected transformers.
 H2 - high-performance for heavy industry where very high short-circuits can occur.

2 sizes

DW 800 to 4000 A DW 4000 to 6300 A

DW08 DW10 DW12 DW16 DW20 DW25 DW32 DW40

H2 100kA

H1 65kA

DW40b DW50 DW63

H2 150kA

H1 100kA

Optimised volumes
and ease of installation
Aiming at standardising electrical switchboards at a time when installations are increasingly complex, DW provides an
unequalled simplicity, both concerning choice and installation.

Maximum security

The arc chutes absorb the energy released during breaking, thus limiting the stresses exerted on the installation.
They filter and cool the gases produced, reducing effects perceptible from the outside.

Optimised volumes

Up to 4000 A, DW circuit breakers are all the same size, From 4000 A to 6300 A, there is just one size.

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Standardisation of the switchboard

With optimised sizes, DW ranges simplify the design of switchboards and standardise
the installation of devices:
 three connection layouts:
• one from 800 to 3200 A
• one for 4000 A
• one up to 6300 A
 horizontal or vertical rear connections can be modified on-site by turning the connectors 90°
or they can even be replaced by front connection terminals.
 identical connection terminals for the fixed or draw-out version for each rating.
 front connection requires little space because the connectors not increase the depth of the
device.

Practical installation solutions

The DW range further improves the installation solutions that have built the success of
its predecessors:
 incoming connection to top or bottom terminals
 no safety clearance required
 connection:
• horizontal or vertical rear connection
• front connection with minimum extra space
• mixed front and rear connections
 115 mm pole pitch on all versions
 no derating up to 55 °C and 4000 A.

Compliance with The materials used for DW are Production facilities are
environmental not potentially dangerous to the non-polluting in compliance
environment and are marked to with the ISO 14001 standard.
requirements
facilitate sorting for recycling.

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Monitoring and protecting your low
voltage network
DW can be integrated in a general supervision system
to optimise your electrical installation.

Control units

All DW are equipped with an electronic control unit that offers a complete set of
protections and state of the art measurements.

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Ensuring safety at any time

All DW circuit breakers are equipped with an electronic control unit that offers all types of current and advanced protection,
measurement and communication. Protection functions are separated from the measurement functions and are managed by an
ASIC electronic component. This independence guarantees immunity from conducted or radiated disturbances and ensures the
highest degree of reliability.

Maximising continuity of service

Because a LV power supply interruption is unacceptable especially in critical power applications, an automatic system is required
for LV transfer switching. For your peace of mind, DW enables automatic control and management of power sources in your low
voltage distribution network guaranteeing the hi-reliability of your installation.

Measurement functions Protection functions are An ASIC (Application-Specific

electronically managed Integrated Circuit) is common
are controlled by an
independently of to all trip units, which boosts
additional microprocessor. measurement functions. immunity to conducted
or radiated interference
and increases reliability.

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Presentation General overview
Detailed contents

This overview describes all the

Specifications page 12
functions offered by DW devices. The
 Ratings: 800 to 6300 A.
two product families have identical
functions implemented using the  Circuit breakers type H1, H2.
same or different components  3 or 4 poles.
depending on the case.  Fixed or drawout versions.
 Protection derating.

Control units page 16

Ammeter A and Energy E
　2.0 basic protection
　5.0 selective protection
　6.0 selective + earth-fault protection
　7.0 (1) selective + earth-leakage protection
Power meter P
　5.0 selective protection
　6.0 selective + earth-fault protection
　7.0 selective + earth-leakage protection
Harmonic meter H
　5.0 selective protection
　6.0 selective + earth-fault protection
　7.0 selective + earth-leakage protection
 External sensor for earth-fault protection.
 Rectangular sensor for earth-leakage protection.
 Setting options (long-time rating plug):
• low setting 0.4 to 0.8 x Ir
• high setting 0.8 to 1 x Ir
• without long-time protection.
 External power-supply module.
 Battery module.
　(1) Only for ammeter A.

Operating assistance page 29

Integration of measurement functions provides operators with operating assistance
functions including alarms tripped by user-selected measurement values, time-stamped
event tables and histories, and maintenance indicators.

Communication page 33
 COM option in DW.
 DW in a communication network.

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Connections page 40
 Rear connection (horizontal or vertical).
 Front connection.
 Mixed connections.
 Optional accessories:
• bare-cable connectors and connector shields
• terminal shields
• vertical-connection adapters
• cable-lug adapters
• interphase barriers
• spreaders
• disconnectable front-connection adapter
• safety shutters, shutter locking blocks, shutter position indication and locking.
Locking page 42
 Pushbutton locking by padlockable transparent cover.
 OFF-position locking by padlock or keylock.
 Chassis locking in disconnected position by keylock.
 Chassis locking in connected, disconnected and test positions.
 Door interlock (inhibits door opening with breaker in connected position).
 Racking interlock (inhibits racking with door open).
 Racking interlock between crank and OFF pushbutton.
 Automatic spring discharge before breaker removal.
 Mismatch protection.
Indication contacts page 44
 Standard or low-level contacts:
• ON/OFF indication (OF)
• “fault trip” indication (SDE)
• carriage switches for connected (CE) disconnected (CD)
and test (CT) positions.
 Programmable contacts:
• 2 contacts (M2C)
M2C contact. OF contact.
• 6 contacts (M6C).
Remote operation page 46
 Remote ON/OFF:
• gear motor
• XF closing or MX opening voltage releases
• PF ready-to-close contact
options:
- RAR automatic or RES electrical remote reset
- BPFE electrical closing pushbutton.
Gear motor.
 Remote tripping function:
• MN voltage release
- standard
- adjustable or non-adjustable delay
• or second MX voltage release.

MX, XF and MN volage releases.

Accessories page 50
 Auxiliary terminal shield.
 Operation counter.
 Escutcheon.
 Transparent cover for escutcheon.
 Escutcheon blanking plate. 9
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the user's application.

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Safety Considerations
• Operate (keep) in the environment specified in the operating instructions and manual. High temperature, high humidity,
condensation, dust, corrosive gases, oil, organic solvents, excessive vibration or shock might cause electric shock, fire, erratic
operation or failure.
• For safe operation, before using the product read the instruction manual or user manual that comes with the product carefully or
consult the Fuji sales representative from which you purchased the product.
• Products introduced in this catalog have not been designed or manufactured for such applications in a system or equipment that
will affect human bodies or lives.
• Customers, who want to use the products introduced in this catalog for special systems or devices such as for atomic-energy
control, aerospace use, medical use, passenger vehicle, and traffic control, are requested to consult with Fuji Electric FA.
• Customers are requested to prepare safety measures when they apply the products introduced in this catalog to such systems or
facilities that will affect human lives or cause severe damage to property if the products become faulty.
• For safe operation, wiring should be conducted only by qualified engineers who have sufficient technical knowledge about electrical
work or wiring.
• Follow the regulations of industrial wastes when the product is to be discarded.
• For further questions, please contact your Fuji sales representative or Fuji Electric FA.

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DW Series
Page

Functions and characteristics................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Selection criteria................................................................................................................................................................. 12
DW08 to DW63 installation characteristics........................................................................................................................... 13
Common characteristics...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Control units................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Protection only.................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Ammeter A......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Energy meter E................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Power meter P.................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Harmonics meter H............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Operating assistance................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Communication............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Connections................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Locking........................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Indication contacts....................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Remote operation........................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Accessories................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Installation recommendations................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Dimensions and connection................................................................................................................................................................... 72
DW08 to DW32 Fixed 3/4 pole device.......................................................................................................................................... 72
DW08 to DW32 Drawout 3/4 pole device...................................................................................................................................... 74
DW40 Fixed 3/4 pole device......................................................................................................................................................... 76
DW40 Drawout 3/4 pole device.................................................................................................................................................... 78
DW40b to DW63 Fixed 3/4 pole device........................................................................................................................................ 80
DW40b to DW63 Drawout 3/4 pole device.................................................................................................................................... 82
DW accessories........................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Electrical diagrams................................................................................................................................................................................ 90
DW08 to DW63 Fixed and drawout devices.................................................................................................................................. 90
Communication............................................................................................................................................................................ 94
Additional characteristics....................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Order form .........................................................................................................................................................................................101

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Air Circuit Breakers
DW series
Functions and characteristics

n Specifications
Selection criteria
DW
Standard applications
DW08...DW40
H1 H2
Type of application Circuit breaker for industrial sites with high High-performance circuit breaker for heavy
short-circuit currents industry with high short-circuit currents
Icu/Ics at 440 V 65 kA 100 kA
Position of neutral Left or right Left or right
Fixed F F
Drawout D D
Switch-disconnector version Yes Yes
Front connection Yes up to 3200 A Yes up to 3200 A
Rear connection Yes Yes
Type of Intelligent control unit A, E, P, H A, E, P, H

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 Air Circuit Breakers
DW series
Functions and characteristics

DW08 to DW63 installation characteristics

Circuit breaker DW08, DW10, DW12, DW16 DW20 DW25, DW32, DW40 DW40b, DW50,DW63
Type H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2
Connection
Drawout FC      (1)  (1) - -
RC       
Fixed FC      (1)  (1) - -
RC        
Dimensions (mm) H x W x D
Drawout 3P 439 x 441 x 395 479 x 786 x 395
4P 439 x 556 x 395 479 x 1016 x 395
Fixed 3P 352 x 422 x 297 352 x 767 x 297
4P 352 x 537 x 297 352 x 997 x 297
Mass (kg) (approximate)
Drawout 3P/4P 90/120 225/300
Fixed 3P/4P 50/65 120/160
Note: (1) Except 4000.

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Air Circuit Breakers
DW series
Functions and characteristics

Common characteristics
Number of poles 3/4
Rated insulation voltage (V) Ui 1000 1250 for H10, HA10
Impulse withstand voltage (kV) Uimp 12 12
Rated operational voltage (V AC 50/60 Hz) Ue 690 1150 for H10, HA10
IEC
Suitability for isolation
60947-2
IEC
Degree of pollution 4 (1000 V) / 3 (1250 V)
60664-1
Basic circuit-breaker
Circuit-breaker as per IEC 60947-2
Rated current (A) at 40 °C / 50 °C (1)
Rating of 4th pole (A)
Sensor ratings (A)

Type of circuit breaker

Ultimate breaking capacity (kA rms) Icu 220/415/440 V
V AC 50/60 Hz 525 V
690 V
1150 V
Rated service breaking capacity (kA rms) Ics % Icu
Utilisation category
Rated short-time withstand current (kA rms) Icw 1s
V AC 50/60 Hz 3s
Integrated instantaneous protection (kA peak
±10 %)
Rated making capacity (kA peak) Icm 220/415/440 V
V AC 50/60 Hz 525 V
690 V
1150 V
Break time (ms) between tripping order and arc
extinction
Closing time (ms)
Mechanical and electrical durability as per IEC 60947-2/3 at In/Ie
Service life Mechanical with maintenance
C/O cycles x 1000 without maintenance
Type of circuit breaker
Rated current In (A)
C/O cycles x 1000 Electrical without maintenance 440 V (2)
IE C 60947-2 690 V
1150 V
Type of circuit breaker
Rated operational current Ie (A) AC23A
C/O cycles x 1000 Electrical without maintenance 440 V (2)
IEC 60947-3 690 V
Type of circuit breaker
Rated operational current Ie (A) AC3 (3)
Motor power 380/415 V (kW)
440 V (2) (kW)
690 V (kW)
C/O cycles x 1000 Electrical without maintenance 440/690 V (2)
IEC 60947-3 Annex M/IEC 60947-4-1

Note: (1) 50 °C: rear vertical connected. Refer to temperature derating tables for other connection types.
(2) Available for 480 V NEMA.
(3) Suitable for motor control (direct-on-line starting).
(4) The use of DW08 to DW20 H1 in IT systems is limited to 500 V network voltage.

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 Air Circuit Breakers
DW series
Functions and characteristics

Sensor selection
Sensor rating (A) 400 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6300
Ir threshold setting(A) 160 250 320 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500
to 400 to 630 to 800 to 1000 to 1250 to 1600 to 2000 to 2500 to 3200 to 4000 to 5000 to 6300

DW08 DW10 DW12 DW16 DW20 DW25 DW32 DW40 DW40b DW50 DW63

800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 4000 5000 6300
800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 4000 5000 6300
400 to 800 400 to 1000 630 to 1250 800 to 1600 1000 to 2000 1250 1600 2000 2000 2500 3200
to 2500 to 3200 to 4000 to 4000 to 5000 to 6300
H1 (4) H2 H1 (4) H2 H1 H2 H1 H2
65 100 65 100 65 100 100 150
65 85 65 85 65 85 100 130
65 85 65 85 65 85 100 100
- - - - - - - -
100 % 100% 100 % 100 %
B B B B
65 85 65 85 65 85 100 100
36 50 36 75 65 75 100 100
- 190 - 190 - 190 - 270
143 220 143 220 143 220 220 330
143 187 143 187 143 187 220 286
143 187 143 187 143 187 220 220
- - - - - - - -
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
< 70 < 70 < 70 < 80

25 20 10
12.5 10 5
H1/H2 H1/H2 H1/H2 H1 H2
800/1000/1250/1600 2000 2500/3200/4000 4000b/5000/6300
10 8 5 1.5 1.5
10 6 2.5 1.5 1.5
- - - - -
H1/H2 H1/H2 H1/H2 H1/H2
800/1000/1250/1600 2000 2500/3200/4000 4000b/5000/6300
10 8 5 1.5
10 6 2.5 1.5
H1/H2 H1/H2
800 1000 1250 1600 2000
335 to 450 450 to 560 560 to 670 670 to 900 900 to 1150
400 to 500 500 to 630 500 to 800 800 to 1000 1000 to 1300
≤ 800 800 to 1000 1000 to 1250 1250 to 1600 1600 to 2000
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Air Circuit Breakers
DW series
Functions and characteristics

n Control units Dependability

Integration of protection functions in an ASIC electronic component
All DW circuit breakers are equipped with a Intelligent used in all Intelligent control units guarantees a high degree of
control unit that can be changed on site. reliability and immunity to conducted or radiated disturbances.
Control units are designed to protect Power circuits and On Unit A, E, P and H control units, advanced functions are
loads. Alarms may be programmed for remote indications. managed by an independent microprocessor.
Measurements of current, voltage, frequency, power and
power quality optimise continuity of service and energy Accessories
management. Certain functions require the addition of Intelligent control unit
accessories, described on page 31.
The rules governing the various possible combinations can be found
in the documentation accessible via the Products and services menu
of the www.schneider-electric.com web site.

Unit name codes Current protection

Unit 2: basic protection

2.0 E Protection:
long time
+ instantaneous
X Y Z

X: type of protection
zz2 for basic protection
zz5 for selective protection
zz6 for selective + earth-fault protection
zz7 for selective + earth-leakage protection.
Y: control-unit generation
Identification of the control-unit generation.
"0" signifies the first generation. Unit 5: selective protection
Protection:
Z: type of measurement
long time
zz A for "ammeter" + short time
zz E for "energy" + instantaneous
zz P for "power meter"
zz H for "harmonic meter".

Unit 6: selective + earth-fault protection

Protection:
long time
+ short time
+ instantaneous
+ earth fault

Unit 7: selective + earth-leakage protection

Protection:
long time
+ short time
+ instantaneous
+ earth leakage up
to 3200A

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DW series
Functions and characteristics

Measurements and programmable protection

A: ammeter
zzI1, I2, I3, IN, Iearth-fault, Iearth-leakage and maximeter for these measurements
zzfault indications
zzsettings in amperes and in seconds.
E: Energy P: A + power meter + programmable protection
zzincorporates all the rms zzmeasurements of V, A, W, VAR, VA, Wh, VARh, VAh, Hz, Vpeak, Apeak, power
measurements of Unit factor and maximeters and minimeters
A, plus voltage, power zzIDMTL long-time protection, minimum and maximum voltage and
factor, power and frequency, voltage and current imbalance, phase sequence, reverse
energy metering power
measurements zzload shedding and reconnection depending on power or current
zzcalculates the current
demand value zz measurements of H: P + harmonics
zz"Quickview" function for interrupted currents, zzpower quality: fundamentals, distortion, amplitude
the automatic cyclical differentiated fault and phase of harmonics up to the 31st order
display of the most useful indications, maintenance zzwaveform capture after fault, alarm or on request
values (as standard or by indications, event histories zzenhanced alarm programming: thresholds and
selection). and time-stamping, etc. actions.

2.0 Micrologic 2.0 2.0 A Micrologic 2.0 A

2.0 E Micrologic 2.0 E

100 % 100 %

40 % 40 %

menu menu

longtime long time long time

Ir tr alarm
.8 8 alarm alarm
.7 .9 (s) 4 12
.6 .95 2 16
.5 .98 1 20
.4 1 .5 24
x In at 6 Ir

instantaneous
instantaneous instantaneous
Isd 4 5
3
2.5 6
2 8
1.5 10
x Ir
setting

5.0 Micrologic 5.0 5.0 A Micrologic 5.0 A

5.0 E Micrologic 5.0 E
5.0 P 5.0 H

100 % 100 %

40 % 40 %

menu
menu

longtime
long time
Ir tr alarm long time
.8 (s) 4
8 alarm
.7 .9 12 alarm
.6 .95 2 16
.5 .98 1 20
.4 1 .5 24
x In at 6 I

short time instantaneous

Isd tsd short time
Ii
.4 .4 .3 8 short time
4 (s)
6 10
3 5
2.5 6 .3 .2 4 12
2 8 .2 .1 3 15
1.5 10 .1 2 0 2 off
x Ir on I t x In
setting delay

6.0 A 6.0 E Micrologic 6.0 E

6.0 P 6.0 H

100 %

40 %

menu

long time
alarm

short time

ground fault

7.0 A 7.0 P 7.0 H

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Air Circuit Breakers
DW series
Functions and characteristics

Protection only
Micrologic 5.0
Control units 2.0/5.0 protect the main circuit.
Control unit 5.0 can perform time co-ordination during a short
circuit incident.
Protection
The dial can set up the trip current and time delay.
Overload protection
Adjust true effective value for long-time delay protection.
Thermal memory: Stores thermal images before and after
tripping.
The long-time optional rating plug enables you to set up a current
in smaller increments in a narrow range. The OFF plug enables
you to cancel the overload protection for long-time delay.
Short circuit protection
Short-time and instantaneous delay protection.
Possible to select definite or inverse time (I2t OFF or ON) as the
short-time delay characteristics.
Neutral protection
A three-pole circuit breaker cannot protect a neutral pole. For
neutral pole protection, a four-pole circuit breaker can select
none (4P3D), 50% (3D+N/2), or full (4P4D) by using a change-
long time 3 over switch.
Ir tr alarm
.8 8
1 .7 .9 (s) 4 12 Display
.6 .95 2 16 5
.5 .98 1 20 The LED on the front can indicate overload (by default). When
.4 1 .5 24
x In @ 6 Ir the current exceeds a long-time trip threshold, the LED lights
Isd
short time
tsd Ii
instantaneous
up.
3 4 .4 .4 .3 4
2.5
3 5
6
(s)
.3 .2 2.5
3 5
6
4 Test
2 8 .2 .1 2 8
1.5 10 .1 2 0 1.5 10 Connect a mini or portable test kit to the test connector to
x Ir on I t off x In
setting delay confirm the circuit breaker operation after mounting a control
unit or accessory.
6

1 Long-time threshold and tripping delay

2 Overload alarm (LED)
3 Short-time threshold and tripping delay (control unit 2.0 has no time delay dial
switch: fixed at instantaneous protection)
4 Instantaneous trip threshold (control unit 2.0 has no dial)
5 Long-time rating plug screw
6 Test connector

Note: This product comes with a transparent lead-seal cover as standard.

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DW series
Functions and characteristics

Ammeter A Unit A control units protect power circuits.

They also offer measurements, display, communication
Unit A control units measure the true (rms) value of currents. They provide and current maximeters. Version 6 provides earth-fault
continuous current measurements from 0.2 to 1.2 In and are accurate to protection, version 7 provides earth-leakage protection.
within 1.5 % (including the sensors). A digital LCD screen continuously
displays the most heavily loaded phase (Imax) or displays the I1, I2, I3, IN,
Ig,I∆n, stored-current (maximeter) and setting values by successively pressing
the navigation button. The optional external power supply makes it possible to
display currents < 20 % In. Below 0.1 In, measurements are not significant.
Between 0.1 and 0.2 In, accuracy changes linearly from 4 % to 1.5 %.
Communication option
In conjunction with the COM communication option, the control unit transmits
the following:
zsettings
z
z "ammeter" measurements
zall
ztripping
z causes
zmaximeter
z readings.
Protection
Protection thresholds and delays are set using the adjustment dials.
Overload protection
True rms long-time protection. Thermal memory: thermal image before and
after tripping. Setting accuracy may be enhanced by limiting the setting
range using a different long-time rating plug. Overload protection can be
cancelled using a specific LT rating plug "Off".
Short-circuit protection
Short-time (rms) and instantaneous protection.
Selection of I2t type (ON or OFF) for short-time delay.
Earth-fault protection
Residual or source ground return earth fault protection.
Selection of I2t type (ON or OFF) for delay.
Residual earth-leakage protection (Vigi).
Operation without an external power supply.
Protected against nuisance tripping.
DC-component withstand class A up to 10 A.
Neutral protection
On three-pole circuit breakers, neutral protection is not possible.
On four-pole circuit breakers, neutral protection may be set using a three-
position switch: neutral unprotected (4P 3d), neutral protection at 0.5 Ir (4P 3d +
N/2), neutral protection at Ir (4P 4d).
Zone selective interlocking (ZSI) 1 long-time threshold and tripping delay
A ZSI terminal block may be used to interconnect a number of control units to 2 overload alarm (LED) at 1,125 Ir
provide total discrimination for short-time and earth-fault protection, without a 3 short-time pick-up and tripping delay
4 instantaneous pick-up
delay before tripping. 5 earth-leakage or earth-fault pick-up and tripping delay
Overload alarm 6 earth-leakage or earth-fault test button
7 long-time rating plug screw
A yellow alarm LED goes on when the current exceeds the long-time trip threshold. 8 test connector
9 lamp test, reset and battery test
Fault indications 10 indication of tripping cause
LEDs indicate the type of fault: 11 digital display
zoverload
z (long-time protection Ir) 12 three-phase bargraph and ammeter
13 navigation buttons
zshort-circuit
z (short-time Isd or instantaneous li protection)
z
zearth fault or earth leakage (Ig or I∆n) Note: Unit A control units come with a transparent lead-seal
zinternal
z fault (Ap). cover as standard.

Battery power
The fault indication LEDs remain on until the test/reset button is pressed.
Under normal operating conditions, the battery supplying the LEDs has a
service life of approximately 10 years.
Test
A mini test kit or a portable test kit may be connected to the test connector on
the front to check circuit-breaker operation. For Unit 6.0 A and 7.0 A control
units, the operation of earth-fault or earth-leakage protection can be checked
by pressing the test button located above the test connector.
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Protection Unit 2.0 A

Long time
Current setting (A) 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.95 0.98 1
Tripping between 1.05 and 1.20 x Ir Other ranges or disable by changing long-time rating plug
Time setting tr (s) 0.5 1 2 4 8 12 16 20 24
Time delay (s) Accuracy: 0 to -30 % 1.5 x Ir 12.5 25 50 100 200 300 400 500 600
Accuracy: 0 to -20 % 6 x Ir 0.7(1) 1 2 4 8 12 16 20 24
Accuracy: 0 to -20 % 7.2 x Ir 0.7(2) 0.69 1.38 2.7 5.5 8.3 11 13.8 16.6
Thermal memory 20 minutes before and after tripping
Note: (1) 0 to -40 % - (2) 0 to -60 %
Instantaneous
Pick-up (A) Isd = Ir x … 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10
Accuracy: ±10 %
Max resettable time: 20 ms
Time delay
Max break time: 80 ms

Protection Unit 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 A

Long time Unit 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 A
Current setting (A) Ir = In x … 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.95 0.98 1
Other ranges or disable by changing long-time rating
Tripping between 1.05 and 1.20 x Ir
plug
Time setting tr (s) 0.5 1 2 4 8 12 16 20 24
Time delay (s) Accuracy: 0 to -30 % 1.5 x Ir 12.5 25 50 100 200 300 400 500 600
Accuracy: 0 to -20 % 6 x Ir 0.7(1) 1 2 4 8 12 16 20 24
Accuracy: 0 to -20 % 7.2 x Ir 0.7(2) 0.69 1.38 2.7 5.5 8.3 11 13.8 16.6
Thermal memory 20 minutes before and after tripping
Note: (1) 0 to -40 % - (2) 0 to -60 %
Short time
Pick-up (A) Isd = Ir x … 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10
Accuracy: ±10 %
Time setting tsd (s) Settings I2t Off 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
I2t On - 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Time delay (ms) at 10 x Ir tsd (max resettable time) 20 80 140 230 350
(I2t Off or I2t On) tsd (max break time) 80 140 200 320 500
Instantaneous
Pick-up (A) Ii = In x … 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 15 off
Accuracy: ±10 %
Time delay Max resettable time: 20 ms
Max break time: 50 ms
Earth fault Unit 6.0 A
Pick-up (A) Ig = In x … A B C D E F G H J
Accuracy: ±10 % In ≤ 400 A 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
400 A < In < 1250 A 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
In ≥ 1250 A 500 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
Time setting tg (s) Settings I2t Off 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
I2t On - 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Time delay (ms) tg (max resettable time) 20 80 140 230 350
at In or 1200 A (I2t Off or I2t On) tg (max break time) 80 140 200 320 500
Residual earth leakage (Vigi) Unit 7.0 A
Sensitivity (A) I∆n 0.5 1 2 3 5 7 10 20 30
Accuracy: 0 to -20 %
Time delay ∆t (ms) Settings 60 140 230 350 800
∆t (max resettable time) 60 140 230 350 800
∆t (max break time) 140 200 320 500 1000

Ammeter Unit 2.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 A

Type of measurements Range Accuracy
Instantaneous currents I1, I2, I3, IN 0.2 x In to 1.2 x In ±1.5 %
Ig (6.0 A) 0.2 x In to In ±10 %
I∆n (7.0 A) 0 to 30 A ±1.5 %
Current maximeters of I1, I2, I3, IN 0.2 x In to 1.2 x In ±1.5 %
Note: all current-based protection functions require no auxiliary source.
The test / reset button resets maximeters, clears the tripping indication and tests the battery.

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Energy meter E Fault indications

LEDs indicate the type of fault:
Unit E control units protect power circuits. They also offer z
zoverload (long-time protection Ir)
measurements, display, communication and current zshort-circuit
z (short-time Isd or instantaneous li protection)
maximeters. Version 6 provides earth-fault protection. zearth
z fault (Ig)
In addition to the ammeter measurements of Unit A zinternal
z fault (Ap).
Unit E control units measure and display: Trip history
zcurrent
z demand The trip history displays the list of the last 10 trips. For each trip,
zvoltages:
z phase to phase, phase to neutral, average (1) and the following indications are recorded and displayed:
unbalanced (1) zthe
z tripping cause: Ir, Isd, li, Ig or Auto-protection (Ap) trips
zinstantaneous
z power: P, Q, S zthe
z date and time of the trip (requires communication option).
z
zpower factor: PF Battery power
zpower
z demand: P demand The fault indication LEDs remain on until the test/reset button is
zenergy:
z Ep, Eq (1), Es (1). pressed. Under normal operating conditions, the battery
Accuracy of active energy Ep is 2 % (including the sensors). The supplying the LEDs has a service life of approximately 10 years.
range of measurement is the same as current with Unit A,
Test
depending of an external power supply module (24 V DC).
A mini test kit or a portable test kit may be connected to the test
Communication option connector on the front to check circuit-breaker operation. For Unit
In conjunction with the COM communication option, the control 6.0 E control units, the operation of earth-fault or earth-leakage
unit transmits the following: protection can be checked by pressing the test button located
z
zsettings above the test connector.
zall
z "ammeter" and "energy" measurements
zenable
z connection to FDM
z
ztripping causes
z
zmaximeter / minimeter readings.
Protection
Protection thresholds and delays are set using the adjustment
dials.
1 long-time threshold and tripping
Overload protection delay
True rms long-time protection. 2 overload alarm (LED) at 1,125 Ir
Thermal memory: thermal image before and after tripping. 3 short-time pick-up and tripping
delay
Setting accuracy may be enhanced by limiting the setting range 4 instantaneous pick-up
using a different long-time rating plug. Overload protection can 5 earth-leakage or earth-fault
be cancelled using a specific LT rating plug "Off". pick-up and tripping delay
6 earth-leakage or earth-fault
Short-circuit protection test button
Short-time (rms) and instantaneous protection. 7 long-time rating plug screw
8 test connector
Selection of I2t type (ON or OFF) for short-time delay. 9 lamp test, reset and battery test
Earth-fault protection 10 indication of tripping cause
11 digital display
Source ground return earth fault protection. 12 three-phase bargraph and
Selection of I2t type (ON or OFF) for delay. 14
15
ammeter
13 navigation button "quick View"
Neutral protection (only with Unit E)
On three-pole circuit breakers, neutral protection is not 14 navigation button to view menu
contents
possible. 15 navigation button to change
On four-pole circuit breakers, neutral protection may be set menu
using a three-position switch: neutral unprotected (4P 3d),
Note: (1) Display on FDM only.
neutral protection at 0.5 Ir (4P 3d + N/2), neutral protection at Ir Note: Unit E control units come with a
(4P 4d). transparent lead-seal cover as
standard.
Zone selective interlocking (ZSI)
A ZSI terminal block may be used to interconnect a number of
control units to provide total discrimination for short-time and
earth-fault protection, without a delay before tripping.
Overload alarm
A yellow alarm LED goes on when the current exceeds the
long-time trip threshold.
M2C programmable contacts
The M2C (two contacts) programmable contacts may be used
to signal envents (Ir, Isd, Alarm Ir, Alarm Ig, Ig). They can be
programmed using the keypad on the Unit E control unit or
remotely using the COM option (BCM ULP).

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Protection Unit 2.0 E

Long time
Current setting (A) 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.95 0.98 1
Tripping between 1.05 and 1.20 x Ir Other ranges or disable by changing long-time rating plug
Time setting tr (s) 0.5 1 2 4 8 12 16 20 24
Time delay (s) Accuracy: 0 to -30 % 1.5 x Ir 12.5 25 50 100 200 300 400 500 600
Accuracy: 0 to -20 % 6 x Ir 0.7 (1) 1 2 4 8 12 16 20 24
Accuracy: 0 to -20 % 7.2 x Ir 0.7 (2) 0.69 1.38 2.7 5.5 8.3 11 13.8 16.6
Thermal memory 20 minutes before and after tripping
Note: (1) 0 to -40 % - (2) 0 to -60 %
Instantaneous
Pick-up (A) Isd = Ir x … 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10
Accuracy: ±10 %
Time delay Max resettable time: 20 ms
Max break time: 80 ms
Protection Unit 5.0 / 6.0 E
Long time
Current setting (A) Ir = In x … 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.95 0.98 1
Other ranges or disable by changing long-time rating
Tripping between 1.05 and 1.20 x Ir
plug
Time setting tr (s) 0.5 1 2 4 8 12 16 20 24
Time delay (s) Accuracy: 0 to -30 % 1.5 x Ir 12.5 25 50 100 200 300 400 500 600
Accuracy: 0 to -20 % 6 x Ir 0.7(1) 1 2 4 8 12 16 20 24
Accuracy: 0 to -20 % 7.2 x Ir 0.7(2) 0.69 1.38 2.7 5.5 8.3 11 13.8 16.6
Thermal memory 20 minutes before and after tripping
Note: (1) 0 to -40 % - (2) 0 to -60 %
Short time
Pick-up (A) Isd = Ir x … 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10
Accuracy: ±10 %
Time setting tsd (s) Settings I2t Off 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
I2t On - 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Time delay (ms) at 10 x Ir tsd (max resettable time) 20 80 140 230 350
(I2t Off or I2t On) tsd (max break time) 80 140 200 320 500
Instantaneous
Pick-up (A) Ii = In x … 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 15 off
Accuracy: ±10 %
Time delay Max resettable time: 20 ms
Max break time: 50 ms
Earth fault Unit 6.0 E
Pick-up (A) Ig = In x … A B C D E F G H J
Accuracy: ±10 % In ≤ 400 A 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
400 A < In < 1250 A 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
In ≥ 1250 A 500 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
Time setting tg (s) Settings I2t Off 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
I2t On - 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Time delay (ms) tg (max resettable time) 20 80 140 230 350
at In or 1200 A (I2t Off or I2t On) tg (max break time) 80 140 200 320 500
Energy Unit 2.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 E
Type of measurements Range Accuracy
Instantaneous currents I1, I2, I3, IN 0.2 x In to 1.2 x In ±1.5 %
Ig (6.0 E) 0.05 x In to In ±10 %
Current maximeters of I1, I2, I3, IN 0.2 x In to 1.2 x In ±1.5 %
Demand currents of I1, I2, I3, Ig 0.2 x In to 1.2 x In ±1.5 %
V12, V23, V31, V1N, V2N,
Voltages 100 to 690 V ±0.5 %
V3N
Active power P 30 to 2000 kW ±2 %
Power factor PF 0 to 1 ±2 %
Demand power P demand 30 to 2000 kW ±2 %
Active energy Ep -1010 GWh to 1010 GWh ±2 %
Note: all current-based protection functions require no auxiliary source.
The test / reset button resets maximeters, clears the tripping indication and tests the battery.

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Power meter P An event log and a maintenance register, stored in control-unit

memory but not available locally, may be accessed in addition
Protection.............................................. + via the COM option (BCM ULP).
Protection settings
The adjustable protection functions are identical to those of Unit
A (overloads, short-circuits, earth-fault and earth-leakage
protection).
Unit P control units include all the functions offered by Unit E. In
Fine adjustment addition, they measure voltages and calculate power and energy
Within the range determined by the adjustment dial, fine values.
adjustment of thresholds (to within one ampere) and time They also offer new protection functions based on currents, voltages,
delays (to within one second) is possible on the keypad or frequency and power reinforce load protection in real time.
remotely using the COM option (BCM ULP).
IDMTL (Inverse Definite Minimum Time lag) setting
Coordination with fuse-type or medium-voltage protection
systems is optimised by adjusting the slope of the overload-
protection curve. This setting also ensures better operation of
this protection function with certain loads.
Neutral protection
On three-pole circuit breakers, neutral protection may be set
using the keypad or remotely using the COM option (BCM
ULP), to one of four positions: neutral unprotected (4P 3d),
neutral protection at 0.5 Ir (4P 3d + N/2), neutral protection at Ir
(4P 4d) and neutral protection at 1,6 Ir (4P 3d + 1,6N). Neutral
protection at 1,6 Ir is used when the neutral conductor is twice
the size of the phase conductors (major load imbalance, high
level of third order harmonics).
On four-pole circuit breakers, neutral protection may be set
using a three-position switch or the keypad: neutral unprotected
(4P 3d), neutral protection at 0.5 Ir (4P 3d + N/2), neutral
protection at Ir (4P 4d). Neutral protection produces no effect if
the long-time curve is set to one of the IDMTL protection
settings.
Programmable alarms and other protection
Depending on the thresholds and time delays set using the
keypad or remotely using the COM option (BCM ULP), the Unit
P control unit monitors currents and voltage, power, frequency
and the phase sequence. Each threshold overrun is signalled
remotely via the COM option (BCM ULP). Each threshold
overrun may be combined with tripping (protection) or an
indication carried out by an optional M2C or M6C
programmable contact (alarm), or both (protection and alarm).
Load shedding and reconnection
Load shedding and reconnection parameters may be set
according to the power or the current flowing through the circuit
breaker. Load shedding is carried out by a supervisor via the
COM option (BCM ULP) or by an M2C or M6C programmable
contact.
M2C / M6C programmable contacts 1  Long-time current setting and tripping delay.
2  Overload signal (LED).
The M2C (two contacts) and M6C (six contacts) auxiliary 3  Short-time pick-up and tripping delay.
contacts may be used to signal threshold overruns or status 4  Instantaneous pick-up.
changes. They can be programmed using the keypad on the 5  Earth-leakage or earth-fault pick-up and tripping delay.
6  Earth-leakage or earth-fault test button.
Unit P control unit or remotely using the COM option (BCM 7  Long-time rating plug screw.
ULP). 8  Test connector.
9  Lamp + battery test and indications reset.
Communication option (COM) 10  Indication of tripping cause.
11  High-resolution screen.
The communication option may be used to: 12  Measurement display.
zremotely
z read and set parameters for the protection functions 13  Maintenance indicators.
ztransmit
z all the calculated indicators and measurements 14  Protection settings.
15  Navigation buttons.
zsignal
z the causes of tripping and alarms 16  Hole for settings lockout pin on cover.
zconsult
z the history files and the maintenance-indicator
register. Note: Unit P control units come with a non-transparent lead-seal cover as
standard.
zmaximeter
z reset.
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Protection Unit 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 P +

Long time (rms) Unit 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 P
Current setting (A) Ir = In x … 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.95 0.98 1
Tripping between 1.05 and 1.20 x Ir Other ranges or disable by changing long-time rating plug
Time setting tr (s) 0.5 1 2 4 8 12 16 20 24
Time delay (s) Accuracy: 0 to -30 % 1.5 x Ir 12.5 25 50 100 200 300 400 500 600
Accuracy: 0 to -20 % 6 x Ir 0.7(1) 1 2 4 8 12 16 20 24
Accuracy: 0 to -20 % 7.2 x Ir 0.7(2) 0.69 1.38 2.7 5.5 8.3 11 13.8 16.6
IDMTL setting Curve slope SIT VIT EIT HVFuse DT
Thermal memory 20 minutes before and after tripping
Note: (1) 0 to -40 % - (2) 0 to -60 %
Short time (rms)
Pick-up (A) Isd = Ir x … 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10
Accuracy: ±10 %
Time setting tsd (s) Settings I2t Off 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
I2t On - 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Time delay (ms) at 10 Ir tsd (max resettable time) 20 80 140 230 350
(I2t Off or I2t On) tsd (max break time) 80 140 200 320 500
Instantaneous
Pick-up (A) Ii = In x … 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 15 off
Accuracy: ±10 %
Time delay Max resettable time: 20 ms
Max break time: 50 ms
Earth fault Unit 6.0 P
Pick-up (A) Ig = In x … A B C D E F G H J
Accuracy: ±10 % In ≤ 400 A 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
400 A < In < 1250 A 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
In ≥ 1250 A 500 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
Time setting tg (s) Settings I2t Off 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
I2t On - 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Time delay (ms) tg (max resettable time) 20 80 140 230 350
at In or 1200 A (I2t Off or I2t On) tg (max break time) 80 140 200 320 500
Residual earth leakage (Vigi) Unit 7.0 P
Sensitivity (A) I∆n 0.5 1 2 3 5 7 10 20 30
Accuracy: 0 to -20 %
Time delay ∆t (ms) Settings 60 140 230 350 800
∆t (max resettable time) 60 140 230 350 800
∆t (max break time) 140 200 320 500 1000

Alarms and other protection Unit 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 P

Current Threshold Delay
Current unbalance Iunbalance 0.05 to 0.6 Iaverage 1 to 40 s
Max. demand current Imax demand : I1, I2, I3, IN, 0.2 In to In 15 to 1500 s
Earth fault alarm
I 10 to 100 % In (3) 1 to 10 s
Voltage
Voltage unbalance Uunbalance 2 to 30 % x Uaverage 1 to 40 s
100 to Umax between
Minimum voltage Umin 1.2 to 10 s
phases
(4) Umin to 1200 between
Maximum voltage Umax 1.2 to 10 s
phases
Power
Reverse power rP 5 to 500 kW 0.2 to 20 s
Frequency
Minimum frequency Fmin 45 to Fmax 1.2 to 5 s
Maximum frequency Fmax Fmin to 440 Hz 1.2 to 5 s
Phase sequence
Sequence (alarm) ∆Ø Ø1/2/3 or Ø1/3/2 0.3 s

Load shedding and reconnection Unit 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 P

Measured value Threshold Delay
Current I 0.5 to 1 Ir per phases 20 % tr to 80 % tr
Power P 200 kW to 10 MW 10 to 3600 s
Note: (3) In ≤ 400 A 30 %
400 A < In < 1250 A 20 %
In ≥ 1250 A 10 %
(4) For 690 V applications, a step-down transformer must be used if the voltage exceeds the nominal value of 690 V by more than 10 %.

Note: all current-based protection functions require no auxiliary source.

Voltage-based protection functions are connected to AC power via a voltage measurement input built into the circuit breaker.

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Additional measurements accessible with the COM option

Measurements................................................. (BCM ULP)
The Unit P control unit calculates in real time all the electrical Some measured or calculated values are only accessible with
values the COM communication option:
(V, A, W, VAR, VA, Wh, VARh, VAh, Hz), power factors and cos ø zIzpeak / , (I1 + I2 + I3)/3, I unbalance
factors. z level in % Ir
zload
The Unit P control unit also calculates demand current and ztotal
z power factor.
demand power over an adjustable time period. Each The maximeters and minimeters are available only via the
measurement is associated with a minimeter and a maximeter. COM option (BCM ULP) for use with a supervisor.
In the event of tripping on a fault, the interrupted current is
stored. The optional external power supply makes it possible to Additional info
display the value with the circuit breaker open or not supplied. Accuracy of measurements (including sensors):
Instantaneous values voltage (V) 0.5 %
The value displayed on the screen is refreshed every second. current (A) 1.5 %
Minimum and maximum values of measurements are stored in frequency (Hz) 0.1 %
memory (minimeters and maximeters). power (W) and energy (Wh) 2 %.
Currents
I rms A 1 2 3 N
A E-fault E-leakage
I max rms A 1 2 3 N
A E-fault E-leakage
Voltages
U rms V 12 23 31
V rms V 1N 2N 3N
U average rms V (U12 + U23 + U31) / 3
U unbalance %
Power, energy
P active, Q reactive, W, Var, Totals
S apparent VA
E active, E reactive, Wh, Totals consumed - supplied
E apparent VARh, Totals consumed
VAh Totals supplied
Display of a voltage. Display of a power.
Power factor PF Total
Frequencies
F Hz
Demand metering
The demand is calculated over a fixed or sliding time window
that may be programmed from 5 to 60 minutes. According to the
contract signed with the power supplier, an indicator associated
with a load shedding function makes it possible to avoid or
minimise the costs of overrunning the subscribed power.
Maximum demand values are systematically stored and time
stamped (maximeter).
Currents
I demand A 1 2 3 N
A E-fault E-leakage
Display of a frequency. Display of a demand power
I max demand A 1 2 3 N
A E-fault E-leakage
Power
P, Q, S demand W, Var, Totals
VA
P, Q, S max demand W, Var, Totals
VA
Minimeters and maximeters
Only the current and power maximeters may be displayed on the
screen.
Time-stamping
Time-stamping is activated as soon as time is set manually or
by a supervisor.
No external power supply module is required (max. drift of 1 hour
per year).
Reset
An individual reset, via the keypad or remotely, acts on alarms,
minimum and maximum data, peak values, the counters and the
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Histories and maintenance indicators.................. Intelligent measurement

Measurement-calculation mode:
The last ten trips and alarms are recorded in two separate
zenergies
z are calculated on the basis of the instantaneous
history files that may be displayed on the screen:
power values, in two manners:
ztripping
z history:
• the traditional mode where only positive (consumed)
• type of fault
energies are considered
• date and time
• the signed mode where the positive (consumed) and
• values measured at the time of tripping (interrupted current,
negative (supplied) energies are considered separately
etc.)
zmeasurement
z functions implement the new "zero blind time"
zalarm
z history:
concept which consists in continuously measuring signals at
• type of alarm
a high sampling rate. The traditional "blind window" used to
• date and time
process samples no longer exists. This method ensures
• values measured at the time of the alarm.
accurate energy calculations even for highly variable loads
All the other events are recorded in a third history file (welding machines, robots, etc.).
which is only accessible through the communication
network.
zEvent
z log history (only accessible through the communication
network)
• modifications to settings and parameters
• counter resets
• system faults:
• fallback position
• thermal self-protection
• loss of time
• overrun of wear indicators
• test-kit connections
• etc.
Note: all the events are time stampled: time-stamping is activated as soon as time
is set manually or by a supervisor. No external power supply module is Display of a tripping history. Display after tripping.
required (max. drift of 1 hour per year).

Maintenance indicators with COM option (BCM ULP)

A number of maintenance indicators may be called up on the
screen to better plan for device maintenance:
zcontact
z wear
zoperation
z counter:
• cumulative total
• total since last reset.
Additional maintenance indicators are also available through
the COM network, and can be used as an aid in
troubleshooting:
zhighest
z current measured
znumber
z of test-kit connections
znumber
z of trips in operating mode and in test mode.
Additional technical characteristics
Safety
Measurement functions are independent of the protection
functions.
The high-accuracy measurement module operates
independently of the protection module.
Simplicity and multi-language
Navigation from one display to another is intuitive. The six
buttons on the keypad provide access to the menus and easy
selection of values. When the setting cover is closed, the
keypad may no longer be used to access the protection
settings, but still provides access to the displays for
measurements, histories, indicators, etc.
Intelligent control unit is also multi-language, including the
following languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian,
Chinese, French, German...

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Hamonics meter H Unit H control units include all the functions offered by Unit P. Integrating
significantly enhanced calculation and memory functions, the Unit H
In addition to the Unit P functions, the Unit H control unit control unit offers in-depth analysis of power quality and detailed event
offers: diagnostics.
zin-depth
z analysis of power quality including calculation of It is intended for operation with a supervisor.
harmonics and the fundamentals
zdiagnostics
z aid and event analysis through waveform capture
zenhanced
z alarm programming to analyse and track down a
disturbance on the AC power system.

Measurements...................................................................
The Unit H control unit offers all the measurements carried out
by Unit P, with in addition:
zphase
z by phase measurements of:
• power, energy
• power factors
zcalculation
z of:
• current and voltage total harmonic distortion (THD)
• current, voltage and power fundamentals
• current and voltage harmonics up to the 31st order.
Instantaneous values displayed on the screen
Currents
I rms A 1 2 3 N
A E-fault E-leakage
I max rms A 1 2 3 N
A E-fault E-leakage
Voltages
U rms V 12 23 31
V rms V 1N 2N 3N
U average rms V (U12 + U23 +
U31) / 3
U unbalance %
Power, energy
P active, Q reactive, W, Var, VA Totals 1 2 3
S apparent
E active, E reactive, Wh, VARh, Totals consumed - supplied
E apparent VAh Totals consumed
Totals supplied
Power factor PF Total 1 2 3
Frequencies
F Hz
Power-quality indicators
Total fundamentals U I P Q S
THD % U I
U and Iharmonics Amplitude 3 5 7 9 11 13
Harmonics 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13, monitored by electrical utilities, are displayed on
the screen.
Note: Unit H control units come with a non-transparent lead-seal cover as
standard.
Demand measurements
Similar to the Unit P control unit, the demand values are
calculated over a fixed or sliding time window that may be set
from 5 to 60 minutes.
Currents
I demand A 1 2 3 N
A E-fault E-leakage
I max demand A 1 2 3 N
A E-fault E-leakage
Power
P, Q, S demand W, Var, VA Totals
P, Q, S max demand W, Var, VA Totals
Maximeters
Only the current maximeters may be displayed on the screen.
Histories and maintenance indicators
These functions are identical to those of the Unit P.

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Unit A/E/P/H integrated Power Meter functions Type Display

A/E P/H Unit LCD
Display of protection settings
Pick-ups (A) and
All settings can be displayed Ir, tr, Isd, tsd, Ii, Ig, tg A/E P/H 
delays
Measurements
Instantaneous rms measurements
Currents (A) Phases and neutral I1, I2, I3, IN A/E P/H 
Average of phases Iavg = (I1 + I2 + I3) / 3 A/E P/H -
Highest current of the 3 phases and
Imax of I1, I2, I3, IN A/E P/H 
neutral
Ground fault (Unit 6) % Ig (pick-up setting) A/E P/H 
Current unbalance between phases % Iavg - /E P/H -
Voltages (V) Phase-to-phase V12, V23, V31 - /E P/H 
Phase-to-neutral V1N, V2N, V3N - /E P/H 
Average of phase-to-phase voltages Vavg = (V12 + V23 + V31) / 3 - /E P/H -
Average of phase-to-neutral voltages Vavg = (V1N + V2N + V3N) / 3 - /E P/H -
Ph-Ph and Ph-N voltage unbalance % Vavg and % Vavg - /E P/H -
Phase sequence 1-2-3, 1-3-2 -/- P/H 
Frequency (Hz) Power system f -/- P/H 
Power Active (kW) P, total - /E P/H 
P, per phase - /E P/H  (2)
Reactive (kVAR) Q, total - /E P/H 
Q, per phase -/- P/H  (2)
Apparent (kVA) S, total - /E P/H 
S, per phase -/- P/H  (2)
Power Factor PF, total - /E P/H 
PF, per phase -/- P/H  (2)
Cos.ø Cos.ø, total -/- P/H  (2)
Cos.ø, per phase -/- P/H  (2)
Maximeters / minimeters
Associated with instantaneous rms Reset via FDM121 display unit and Intelligent
A/E P/H 
measurements control unit keypad
Energy metering
Energy Active (kW), reactive (kVARh), Total since last reset - /E P/H 
apparent (kVAh)
Demand and maximum demand values
Phases and neutral Present value on the selected window - /E P/H 
Demand current (A)
Maximum demand since last reset - /E P/H  (2)
Demand power Active (kWh), reactive (kVAR), Present value on the selected window - /E P/H 
apparent (kVA) Maximum demand since last reset - /E P/H  (2)
Adjustable from 5 to 60 minutes in 1 minute
Calculation window Sliding, fixed or com-synchronised - /E P/H -
steps (1)
Power quality
Total harmonic Of voltage with respect to rms value THDU,THDV of the Ph-Ph and Ph-N voltage -/- H 
distortion (%) Of current with respect to rms value THDI of the phase current -/- H 
Note: (1) Available via the communication system only.
(2) Available for Unit P/H only.

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n Operating assistance Additional technical characteristics

Contact wear
Each time DW opens, the Unit P/H trip unit measures the
Histories........................................................ interrupted current and increments the contact-wear indicator
zTrip
z indications in clear text in a number of user-selectable as a function of the interrupted current, according to test results
languages. stored in memory.
zTime-stamping:
z date and time of trip. Breaking under normal load conditions results in a very slight
increment.
Maintenance indicators...................................
Intelligent control unit have indicators for, among others, the Circuit breaker load profile
number of operating cycles, contact wear P/H, load profile and Unit A/E/P/H calculates the load profile of the circuit breaker
operating times (operating hours counter) of the DW circuit protecting a load circuit.
breaker. The profile indicates the percentage of the total operating time
It is possible to assign an alarm to the operating cycle counter at four current levels (% of breaker In):
to plan maintenance. z0zto 49 % In
The various indicators can be used together with the trip z50
z to 79 % In
histories to analyse the level of stresses the device has been z to 89 % In
z80
subjected to. z≥z90 % In.
This information can be used to optimise use of the protected
Management of installed devices equipment or to plan ahead for extensions.
Each circuit breaker equipped with a COM option (BCM ULP)
can be identified via the communication system:
zserial
z number
z
zfirmware version
z
zhardware version
zdevice
z name assigned by the user.
This information together with the previously described
indications provides a clear view of the installed devices.

Unit A/E/P/H operating assistance Type Display

functions
A/E P/H Unit LCD
Operating assistance
Trip history
Trips Cause of Ir, Isd, Ii, Ig, I∆n - /E P/H 
tripping
Maintenance indicators
Counter Mechanical Assignable to A/E P/H -
cycles an alarm
Electrical Assignable to A/E P/H -
cycles an alarm
Hours Total operating A/E P/H -
time (hours) (1)
Indicator Contact % -/- P/H -
wear
Load Hours at % of hours in A/E P/H -
profile different four current
load levels ranges:
0-49 % In,
50-79 % In,
80-89 %
In and ≤ 90 %
In
Note: (1) Also available via the communication system.

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Navigation
Five buttons are used for intuitive and fast navigation. The
"Context" button may be used to select the type of display (digital,
bargraph, analogue). The user can select the display language
(Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese,
Spanish, etc.).
Screens
Main menu

Quick view Alarms Metering

Services Control

When not in use, the screen is not backlit. Backlighting can be

activated by pressing one of the buttons. It goes off after 3
minutes.
Fast access to essential information
z"Quick
z view" provides access to five screens that display a
summary of essential operating information (I, U, f, P, E, THD,
circuit breaker On / Off).
Access to detailed information
z"Metering"
z can be used to display the measurement data (I,
U-V, f, P, Q, S, E, THD, PF) with the corresponding min/max
values.
zAlarms
z displays the trip history.
zServices
z provides access to the operation counters, energy
and maximeter reset function, maintenance indicators,
identification of modules connected to the internal bus.

Communication component

Modbus Modbus

24 V DC 24 V DC

+ -
Front display
module

+ -
Network

A B A’ B’
CCM
breaker
Circuit

A B A’ B’

+ -

1.3 m

red black white blue

E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6
24 V
0V
A / Tx- D0
B / Tx+ D1
A’ / Rx- D0
B’ / Rx+ D1

Breaker ULP cord

customer terminal block

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External sensors catalogue).

External sensor for earth-fault and neutral protection This module powers both the control unit (100 mA) and the
The sensors, used with the 3P circuit breakers, are installed on the M2C and M6C programmable contacts (100 mA).
neutral conductor for: If the COM communication option is used, the communication
zneutral
z protection (with Unit P and H) bus requires 24 V DC power supply. With the control unit A/E,
zresidual
z type earth-fault protection (with Unit A, E, P and H). this module makes it possible to display currents of less than 20
The rating of the sensor (CT) must be compatible with the rating % of In.
of the circuit breaker: With the control unit P and H, it can be used to display fault
zDW08
z to DW20: TC 400/2000 currents after tripping.
zDW25
z to DW40: TC 1000/4000 Characteristics
zDW40b
z to DW63: TC 4000/6300. zPower
z supply:
For oversized neutral protection the sensor rating must be • 110/130, 200/240, 380/415 V AC, 50/60 Hz (+10 % -15 %)
compatible with the measurement range: 1.6 x In (available up to • 24/30, 48/60, 100/125 V DC (+20 % -20 %).
DW40). zOutput
z voltage: 24 V DC ±5 %, 1 A.
Rectangular sensor for earth-leakage protection zRipple
z < 1 %.
The sensor is installed around the busbars (phases + neutral) zDielectric
z withstand : 3.5 kV rms between input/output, for 1
to detect the zero-phase sequence current required for the minute.
earth-leakage protection. Rectangular sensors are available in zOvervoltage
z category: as per IEC 60947-1 cat. 4.
two sizes.
Inside dimensions (mm)
z280
z x 115 up to 1600 A
z470
z x 160 up to 3200 A
zExternal
z sensor for source ground return protection
(SGR)
The sensor is installed around the connection of the transformer
neutral point to earth and connects to the control unit 6.0 via an External sensor (CT).
MDGF module to provide the source ground return (SGR)
protection.
Voltage measurement inputs
Voltage measurement inputs are required for power
measurements (Control unit P or H) and for earth-leakage
protection (Control unit 7...).
As standard, the control unit is supplied by internal voltage
measurement inputs placed downstream of the pole for
voltages between 220 and 690 V AC. On request, it is possible
to replace the internal voltage measurement inputs by an Rectangular sensor.
external voltage input (PTE option) which enables the control
unit to draw power directly from the distribution system
upstream of the circuit breaker. An 3 m cable with ferrite comes
with this PTE option.

Long-time rating plug

Four interchangeable plugs may be used to limit the long-time
threshold setting range for higher accuracy.
The time delay settings indicated on the plugs are for an overload External sensor for source ground return protection.
of 6 Ir (for further details, see the characteristics on page 20
and page 24).
As standard, control units are equipped with the 0.4 to 1 plug.
Setting ranges
Standard Ir = In 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.95 0.98 1
x… Long time rating plug.
Low-setting Ir = In 0.4 0.45 0.50 0.55 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75 0.8
option x…
High-setting Ir = In 0.80 0.82 0.85 0.88 0.90 0.92 0.95 0.98 1
option x…
Off plug No long-time protection (Ir = In for Isd setting)
Important: long-time rating plugs must always be removed before carrying out
insulation or dielectric withstand tests.

External 24 V DC power-supply module

The external power-supply module makes it possible to use the External 24 V DC power supply module.
display even if the circuit breaker is open or not supplied (for the
exact conditions of use, see the "electrical diagrams" part of this
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Battery module
The battery module maintains display operation and
communication with the supervisor if the power supply to the
Intelligent control unit is interrupted. It is installed in series
between the Intelligent control unit and the AD module.
Characteristics
zBattery
z run-time: 4 hours (approximately). Battery module
zMounted
z on vertical backplate or symmetrical rail.
M2C, M6C programmable contacts
These contacts are optional equipment for the Unit E, P and H
control units.
They are described with the indication contacts for the circuit
breakers.
Intelligent control unit Unit E Units P, H
Characteristics M2C M2C/M6C
Minimum load 100 mA/24 V 100 mA/24 V
Breaking capacity (A) V AC 240 5 5 M2C. M6C.
p.f.: 0.7 380 3 3
V DC 24 1.8 1.8
48 1.5 1.5
125 0.4 0.4
250 0.15 0.15
M2C: 24 V DC power supplied by control unit (consumption 100 mA).
M6C: external 24 V DC power supply required (consumption 100 mA).

Spare parts
Lead-seal covers
A lead-seal cover controls access to the adjustment dials.
When the cover is closed:
zit
zis impossible to modify settings using the keypad unless the Lead-seal cover.
settings lockout pin on the cover is removed
zthe
z test connector remains accessible
zthe
z test button for the earth-fault and earth-leakage protection
function remains accessible.
Characteristics
zTransparent
z cover for basic Unit and Unit A, E control units
zNon-transparent
z cover for Intelligent control units P and H.
Spare battery
A battery supplies power to the LEDs identifying the tripping
causes.
Battery service life is approximately ten years.
A test button on the front of the control unit is used to check the
battery condition. The battery may be replaced on site when
discharged.

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n Communication XF and MX1 communicating voltage releases

The XF and MX1 communicating voltage releases are equipped
All the DW devices can be fitted with the communication for connection to the "device" communication module.
function thanks to the COM option. DW uses the Modbus The remote-tripping function (MX2 or MN) are independent of
communications protocol for full compatibility with the the communication option. They are not equipped for
supervision management systems. An external gateway is connection to the "device" communication module.
available for communication on other networks: Eco COM is
limited to the transmission of metering data and status.
It is not used to communicate controls.

For fixed devices, the COM option is made up of:

za
z Modbus BCM ULP "device" communication module,
installed behind the Intelligent control unit and supplied with
its set of sensors (OF, SDE ,PF and CH micro switches) its kit
for connection to XF and MX1 communicating voltage
releases and its COM terminal block (inputs E1 to E6).
For drawout devices, the COM option is made up of:
zaz Modbus BCM ULP "device" communication module, Modbus BCM ULP "device"
installed behind the Intelligent control unit and supplied with communication module.
its set of sensors (OF, SDE, PF and CH micro switches) its kit
for connection to XF and MX1 communicating voltage
releases and its COM terminal block (inputs E1 to E6).
zaz "chassis" communication module supplied separately with
its set of sensors (CE, CD and CT contacts) Modbus CCM.
Status indication by the COM option is independent of the
device indication contacts. These contacts remain available for
conventional uses.
Modbus BCM ULP "Device" communication module
This module is independent of the control unit. It receives and
transmits information on the communication network. An
infra-red link transmits data between the control unit and the
communication module.
Consumption: 30 mA, 24 V.

CCM

6 4

1  Modbus BCM ULP "Device" communication module. : Hard wire.

2  OF, SDE, PF and CH micro switches. : Modbus.
3  CE, CD and CT contacts.
4  XF and MX1 communicating voltage releases.
5  Intelligent control unit.
6  COM terminal block (E1 to E6).

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Four functional levels

The DW can be integrated into a Modbus communication environment.
There are four possible functional levels that can be combined.
Switch-disconnectors Circuit breaker
Status indications
ON/OFF (O/F)  A E P H

Spring charged CH  A E P H

Ready to close  A E P H

Fault-trip SDE  A E P H

Connected / disconnected / test position  A E P H

CE/CD/CT (CCM only)
Controls
MX1 open  A E P H

XF close  A E P H
Measurements
Instantaneous measurement information  A E P H

Averaged measurement information  E P H

Maximeter / minimeter  A E P H

Energy metering  E P H

Demand for current and power  E P H

Power quality  H
Operating assistance
Protection and alarm settings P H

Histories E P H

Time stamped event tables P H

Maintenance indicators A E P H

A: Unit with ammeter

E: Unit "Energy"
P: Unit "Power"
H: Unit "Harmonics"
Note: see the description of the Intelligent control units for further details on protection and alarms,
measurements, waveform capture, histories, logs and maintenance indicators.

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Communication Modbus bus

The Modbus RS 485 (RTU protocol) system is an open bus on
which communicating Modbus devices are installed. All types of
PLCs and microcomputers may be connected to the bus.
Addresses
The Modbus communication parameters (address, baud rate,
parity) are entered using the keypad on the Units A, E, P, H. For
a switch-disconnector, it is necessary to use the RSU (Remote
Setting Utility) Intelligent control unit utility.
Modbus addresses
@xx Circuit breaker manager (1 to 47)
@xx + 50 Chassis manager (51 to 97)
@xx + 200 Measurement manager (201 to 247)
@xx + 100 Protection manager (101 to 147)

The manager addresses are automatically derived from the

circuit breaker address @xx entered via the Intelligent control
unit (the default address is 47).
Number of devices
The maximum number of devices that may be connected to the
Modbus bus depends on the type of device the baud rate
(19200 is recommended), the volume of data exchanged and
the desired response time. The RS 485 physical layer offers up
to 32 connection points on the bus (1 master, 31 slaves).
A fixed device requires only one connection point
(communication module on the device). A drawout device uses
two connection points (communication modules on the device
and on the chassis).
The number must never exceed 31 fixed devices or 15 drawout
devices.
Length of bus
The maximum recommended length for the Modbus bus is
1200 meters.
Bus power source
A 24 V DC power supply is required (less than 20 % ripple,
insulation class II).

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DW uses the Modbus communication protocol, Modbus

compatible with ION-E electrical engineering expert
Modbus is the most widely used communication protocol in industrial
system software.
networks.
Two downloadable sofware (RSU, RCU) from
schneider-electric.com facilitate implementation of It operates in master-slave mode. The devices (slaves) communicate one
communication functions. after the other with a gateway (master).
DW, BX, PowerLogic and Sepam products all operate with this protocol. A
Modbus network is generally implemented on an LV or MV switchboard
scale. Depending on the data monitored and the desired refresh rate, a
Modbus network connected to a gateway can serve 4 to 16 devices. For
larger installations, a number of Modbus networks can be connected to an
Ethernet network (TCP/IP/Modbus protocol) via their gateways (EGX).

Automatic
Firewall notification

Nomad
Internet
mode

Site Intranet
Ethernet (TCP/IP/Modbus)

Consultation Consultation
Gateway RSU RSU
RCU RCU

Modbus

DW BX800-1600 BX100-250

Ethernet (TCP/IP/Modbus)
Modbus
ULP

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Intelligent control unit utilities

zTwo
z utilities, RSU and RCU, presented on the next page, are available to
assist in starting up a communicating installation. Intended for DW, the
software can be downloaded from the Schneider Electric internet site.
zThe
z "Live update" function enables immediate updating to obtain the
most recent upgrades. These easy-to-use utilities include starting
assistance and on-line help. They are compatible with Microsoft Windows
2000, XP and Windows 7.

RSU configuration screen for a Intelligent control unit.

RCU mini-supervision screen for current measurements.

Gateway
The gateway has two functions:
zaccess
z to the company intranet (Ethernet) by converting Modbus frames
to the TCP/IP/Modbus protocol
zoptional
z web-page server for the information from the devices.

Gateway

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Two utilities, RSU and RCU, are available to assist in starting up Set the outputs of the SDx relays
a communicating installation. They can be downloaded from the This is required when the user wants to change the standard
Schneider Electric internet site and include a "Live update" configuration and assign different signals to the 2 outputs of the
function that enables immediate updating. SDx relay.

RSU (Remote Setting Utility) RCU (Remote Control Utility)

This utility is used to set the protection functions and alarms for The RCU utility can be used to test communication for all the
each DW device. After connection to the network and entry of devices connected to the Modbus network. It is designed for
the circuit-breaker Modbus address, the software automatically use with DW, BX, Advantys OTB and Power Meter devices. It
detects the type of trip unit installed. There are two possible offers a number of functions.
operating modes.
Mini supervisor
Off-line with the software disconnected from the zDisplay
z of I, U, f, P, E and THD measurements for each
communication network device, via navigation.
For each selected circuit breaker, the user can do the following. zDisplay
z of ON/OFF status.
Determine the protection settings Open and close commands for each device
The settings are carried out on a screen that shows the front of A common or individual password must first be entered.
the trip unit. The control unit setting dials, keypad and screen
are simulated for easy use of all control unit setting functions. When all functions have been tested, this utility is replaced by
Save and duplicate the protection settings the supervision software selected for the installation.
Each configuration created can be saved for subsequent device
programming. It can also be duplicated and used as the basis
for programming another circuit breaker.
On-line with the software connected to the network
Similarly, for each selected circuit breaker, the user can do the
following.
Display the current settings
The software displays the trip unit and provides access to all
settings.
View the corresponding protection curves
A graphic curve module in the software displays the protection
curve corresponding to the settings. It is possible to lay a
second curve over the first for discrimination studies.
Modify settings in a secure manner
zThere
z are different levels of security:
• password: by default, it is the same for all devices, but can
be differentiated for each device
• locking of the Modbus interface module which must be
unlocked before the corresponding device can be set
remotely
• maximum settings limited by the positions of the two dials
on the trip unit.
These dials, set by the user, determine the maximum settings
that can be made via the communication system.
zSettings
z are modified by:
• either direct, on-line setting of the protection settings on the
screen
• or by loading the settings prepared in off-line mode. This is
possible only if the positions of the dials allow the new
settings.
All manual settings made subsequently on the device have RSU: Control unit Remote Setting Utility.
priority.
Program alarms
zUp
z to 12 alarms can be linked to measurements or events.
zTwo
z alarms are predefined and activated automatically:
• Unit 5: overload (Ir)
• Unit 6: overload (Ir) and ground fault (Ig).
zThresholds,
z priorities and time delays can be set for 10 other
alarms. They may be selected from a list of 91 alarms. RCU: Remote Control Utility for communication tests.

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Wiring system ULP

The wiring system is designed for low-voltage power
switchboards. Installation requires no tools or special skills.
The prefabricated wiring ensures both data transmission
(ModBus protocol) and 24 V DC power distribution for the
communications modules on the Intelligent control units.

3
4 1
5

6
6

14

13

12

11

8 9 10 4
1  BCM ULP: Breaker Communication Module with ULP port
2  Intelligent control unit
3  Breaker ULP cord
4  Modbus cable
5  Ethernet cable
6  Front Display Module
7  ULP line terminators
8  CCM: Chassis Communication Module
9  Ethernet gateway
10  External 24 V DC power supply module
11  Modbus interface
12  Stacking accessorie
13  ULP cable 0.3 m
0.6 m
14  BX cord

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n Connections Mixed connection

Three types of connection are available:

zvertical
z or horizontal rear connection
zfront
z connection
zmixed
z connection.
The solutions presented are similar in principle for all DW fixed
and drawout devices.
Rear connection
Horizontal Vertical

Simply turn a horizontal rear connector 90° to make it a vertical

connector.
For the 6300 A circuit breaker, only vertical connection is
available.
Front connection Note: DW circuit breakers can be connected indifferently with bare-copper,
tinned-copper and tinned-aluminium conductors, requiring no particular
treatment.

Front connection is available for DW fixed and drawout versions up to

3200 A.

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Type of accessory DW08 to DW63 Disconnectable front-connection adapter (option)

Fixed Drawout Mounted on a fixed front-connected device, the adapter
Front Rear Front Rear
connection connection connection connection
simplifies replacement of a fixed device by enabling fast
Interphase disconnection from the front.
barriers

(1) (1)
Disconnectable
front-connection
adapter

Safety shutters
with padlocking

Safety shutters (VO standard)

Mounted on the chassis, the safety shutters automatically block
standard access to the disconnecting contact cluster when the device is
Shutter position
indication in the disconnected or test positions (degree of protection IP
and locking 20) When the device is removed from its chassis, no live parts
are accessible.
The shutter-locking system is made up of a moving block that
can be padlocked (padlock not supplied). The block:
zprevents
z connection of the device
zlocks
z the shutters in the closed position.
Note: (1) Except for the DW40 equipped with horizontal rear connections.
For DW08 to DW63
Mounting on a switchboard backplate using special brackets A support at the back of the chassis is used to store the blocks
DW fixed front-connected circuit breakers can be installed on a when they are not used:
backplate without any additional accessories. z2z blocks for DW08 to DW40
DW circuit breakers require a set of special brackets. z4z blocks for DW40b to DW63.

Interphase barriers (option)

These barriers are flexible insulated partitions used to reinforce
isolation of connection points in installations with busbars,
whether insulated or not.
For DW devices (up to DW40), they are installed vertically
between rear connection terminals.
They are not compatible with spreaders.
Shutter position indication and locking on front face
This option located on the chassis front plate indicates that the
shutters are closed. It is possible to independently or separately
padlock the two shutters using one to three padlocks (not
supplied).

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n Locking Cable-type door interlock IPA

This option prevents door opening when the circuit breaker is
Pushbutton locking VBP
closed and prevents circuit breaker closing when the door is
The transparent cover blocks access to the pushbuttons used
open.
to open and close the device.
For this, a special plate associated with a lock and a cable is
It is possible to independently lock the opening button and the
mounted on the right side of the circuit breaker.
closing button.
With this interlock installed, the source changeover function
The locking device is often combined with a remote operating
cannot be implemented.
mechanism.
This option is identical for fixed and drawout versions.
The pushbuttons may be locked using either:
zthree
z padlocks (not supplied)
zlead
z seal
ztwoz screws.

E
ic 6.0
olog
Micr

100 %

40 %

menu
alarm

time tr 8 12
long 4
(s) 16
Ir .8 .9 2
.7 20
.95
1 24
.6 .98 .5 at 6 Ir neous
.5 instanta
1
.4 x In Ii 8 10
6 12
time tsd 4 .4 .3 4
(s) .
short .2 15
Isd 4 5 3 off
3 .3 .1 2
6
8
.2 0 x In
2.5 .1 2
I t test
2 10 on
1.5 Ir delay
x
setting tg .4 .3 2
(s) .4 .
E F .3 .1
Ig D G
C H
.2 0
.1 2
I t
off
B I on
A
fault
ground

Access to pushbuttons protected by transparent cover.

1  Reset button for mechanical trip indication.
Device locking in the OFF position VCPO by padlocks, 2  OFF pushbutton.
3  OFF position lock.
VSPO by keylocks 4  Electrical closing pushbutton.
The circuit breaker is locked in the OFF position by physically 5  ON pushbutton.
6  Springs charged indication.
maintaining the opening pushbutton pressed down: 7  Pushbutton locking.
zusing
z padlocks (one to three padlocks, not supplied), shackle 8  Contact position indication.
diameter: 5 to 8 mm 9  Operation counter.
zusing
z keylocks (one or two different keylocks, supplied).
Keys may be removed only when locking is effective (Profalux
or Ronis type locks).
The keylocks are available in any of the following configurations:
zone
z keylock
zone
z keylock mounted on the device + one identical keylock
supplied separately for interlocking with another device
ztwo
z different key locks for double locking.
Profalux and Ronis keylocks are compatible with each other.
A locking kit (without locks) is available for installation of one or
two keylocks (Ronis, Profalux, Kirk or Castell).
Accessory-compatibility
For DW: 3 padlocks and/or 2 keylocks.

Pushbutton locking using a padlock. OFF position locking using a padlock.

OFF position locking using a keylock.

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"Disconnected" position locking by padlocks (standard) or Racking interlock between crank and OFF pushbutton
keylocks VSPD (option) IBPO
Mounted on the chassis and accessible with the door closed, This option makes it necessary to press the OFF pushbutton in
these devices lock the circuit breaker in the "disconnected" order to insert the racking handle and holds the device open
position in two manners: until the handle is removed.
zusing
z padlocks (standard), up to three padlocks (not
supplied)
zusing
z keylocks (optional), one or two different keylocks are
available.
Profalux and Ronis keylocks are available in different options:
zone
z keylock
ztwo
z different keylocks for double locking
zone
z (or two) keylocks mounted on the device + one (or two)
identical keylocks supplied separately for interlocking with Racking interlock.
another device.
A locking kit (without locks) is available for installation of one or Automatic spring discharge before breaker removal DAE
two keylocks (Ronis, Profalux, Kirk or Castell). This option discharges the springs before the breaker is
removed from the chassis.
Mismatch protection VDC
Mismatch protection ensures that a circuit breaker is installed
only in a chassis with compatible characteristics. It is made up
of two parts (one on the chassis and one on the circuit breaker)
offering twenty different combinations that the user may select.

"Disconnected" position locking by "Disconnected" position locking by

padlocks. keylocks.
Mismatch protection.
"Connected", "disconnected" and "test" position locking
The "connected", "disconnected" and "test" positions are shown
by an indicator andc are mechanically indexed. The exact
position is obtained when the racking handle blocks. A release
button is used to free it.
As standard, the circuit breaker can be locked only in
"disconnected position". On request, the locking system may be
modified to lock the circuit breaker in any of the three positions:
"connected", "disconnected" or "test".
Door interlock catch VPEC
Mounted on the right or left-hand side of the chassis, this device
inhibits opening of the cubicle door when the circuit breaker is in
"connected" or "test" position. It the breaker is put in the
"connected" position with the door open, the door may be 1  Mismatch protection.
2  Door interlock.
closed without having to disconnect the circuit breaker. 3  Racking interlock.
4  Keylock locking.
5  Padlock locking.
6  Position indicator.
7  Chassis front plate (accessible with cubicle door closed).
8  Racking-handle entry.
9  Reset button.
10  Racking-handle storage.

Door interlock.

Racking interlock VPOC

This device prevents insertion of the racking handle when the
cubicle door is open.

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n Indication contacts The contact combines the "device connected" and the "device
closed" information to produce the "circuit closed" information.
Indication contacts are available: Supplied as an option for DW, it is mounted in place of the
zin
z the standard version for relay applications connector of an additional OF contact.
zin
z a low-level version for control of PLCs and electronic
EF DW
circuits. Maximum number 8
M2C and M6C contacts may be programmed via the Intelligent Breaking capacity (A) Standard Minimum load:
control units E, P and H. p.f.: 0.3 100 mA/24 V
AC12/DC12 V AC 240/380 6
ON/OFF indication contacts OF 480 6
Two types of contacts indicate the ON or OFF position of the 690 6
circuit breaker: V DC 24/48 2.5
125 0.8
zrotary
z type changeover contacts directly driven by the 250 0.3
mechanism for DW. These contacts trip when the minimum Low-level Minimum load:
isolation distance between the main circuit-breaker contacts 2 mA/15 V
is reached. V AC 24/48 5
240 5
OF DW 380 5
Supplied as standard 4 V DC 24/48 2.5
Maximum number 12 125 0.8
Breaking capacity (A) Standard Minimum load: 250 0.3
p.f.: 0.3 100 mA/24 V
AC12/DC12 V AC 240/380 10/6 (1)
480 10/6 (1)
690 6
V DC 24/48 10/6 (1)
125 10/6 (1)
250 3
Low-level Minimum load:
2 mA/15 V
V AC 24/48 6
240 6 ON/OFF indication contacts (OF)
380 3 (rotary type).
V DC 24/48 6
125 6
250 3
Note: (1) Standard contacts: 10 A; optional contacts: 6 A.

"Fault-trip" indication contacts SDE

Circuit-breaker tripping due to a fault is signalled by:
zaz red mechanical fault indicator (reset)
zone
z changeover contact SDE.
Following tripping, the mechanical indicator must be reset
before the circuit breaker may be closed. One SDE is supplied
as standard. An optimal SDE may be added.
This latter is incompatible with the electrical reset after fault-trip Additional "fault-trip" indication Combined contacts.
option (RES). contacts (SDE)
SDE DW
Supplied as standard 1
Maximum number 2
Breaking capacity (A) Standard Minimum load:
p.f.: 0.3 100 mA/24 V
AC12/DC12 V AC 240/380 5
480 5
690 3
V DC 24/48 3
125 0.3
250 0.15
Low-level Minimum load:
2 mA/15 V
V AC 24/48 3
240 3
380 3
V DC 24/48 3
125 0.3
250 0.15
Combined "connected/closed" contacts EF

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"Connected", "disconnected" and "test" position carriage M2C / M6C programmable contacts
switches These contacts, used with the Intelligent control units E, P and
Three series of optional auxiliary contacts are available for the H, may be programmed via the control unit keypad or via a
chassis: supervisory station with the COM communication option. They
zchangeover
z contacts to indicate the "connected" position CE require an external power supply module.
zchangeover
z contacts to indicate the "disconnected" position The M2C (two contacts) and M6C (six contacts) auxiliary
CD. This position is indicated when the required clearance for contacts may be used to signal threshold overruns or status
isolation of the power and auxiliary circuits is reached changes. They can be programmed using the keypad on the
zchangeover
z contacts to indicate the "test" position CT. In this Unit P control unit or remotely using the COM option (BCM
position, the power circuits are disconnected and the auxiliary ULP).
circuits are connected. Intelligent control unit Type E Types P, H
Characteristics M2C M2C / M6C
Additional actuators Minimum load 100 mA/24 V 100 mA/24 V
A set of additional actuators may be installed on the chassis to Breaking capacity (A) V AC 240 5 5
change the functions of the carriage switches. p.f.: 0.7 380 3 3
V DC 24 1.8 1.8
DW 48 1.5 1.5
Contacts CE/CD/CT 125 0.4 0.4
Maximum number Standard 3 3 3 250 0.15 0.15
with additional 9 0 0
actuators 6 3 0 M2C: 24 V DC M6C: external 24 V DC power supply required
6 0 3 power (consumption 100 mA).
3 6 0 supplied by
Breaking capacity (A) Standard Minimum load: 100 mA/24 V control unit
p.f.: 0.3 V AC 240 8 (consumption
AC12/DC12 380 8 100 mA).
480 8
690 6
V DC 24/48 2.5
125 0.8
250 0.3
Low-level Minimum load: 2 mA/15 V
V AC 24/48 5
240 5
380 5
V DC 24/48 2.5
125 0.8
250 0.3

CE, CD and CT "connected/disconnected/test"

position carriage switches. M2C programmable contacts: M6C programmable contacts:
circuit-breaker internal relay with two circuit-breaker external relay with six
contacts. independent changeover contacts
controlled from the circuit breaker via a
three-wire connection. (maximum
length is 10 meters).

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n Remote operation Wiring diagram of a bus-type remote ON / OFF function

Two solutions are available for remote operation of DW devices:

zaz point-to-point solution
zaz bus solution with the COM communication option.

COM
The remote ON / OFF function is used to remotely open and
close the circuit breaker. It is made up of:
zan
z electric motor MCH equipped with a "springs charged"
limit switch contact CH
ztwo
z voltage releases:
• a closing release XF
• an opening release MX.
Note: an opening order always takes priority over a closing order.
Optionally, other functions may be added: If opening and closing orders occur simultaneously, the mechanism
za
z "ready to close" contact PF discharges without any movement of the main contacts. The circuit breaker
remains in the open position (OFF).
zan
z electrical closing pushbutton BPFE In the event of maintained opening and closing orders, the standard
zremote
z RES following a fault. mechanism provides an anti-pumping function by blocking the main
contacts in open position.
Anti-pumping function. After fault tripping or intentional opening using the
A remote-operation function is generally combined with: manual or electrical controls, the closing order must first be discontinued,
zdevice
z ON / OFF indication OF then reactivated to close the circuit breaker.
When the automatic reset after fault trip (RAR) option is installed, to avoid
z"fault-trip"
z indication SDE. pumping following a fault trip, the automatic control system must take into
account the information supplied by the circuit breaker before issuing a new
closing order or blocking the circuit breaker in the open position (information
Wiring diagram of a point-to-point remote ON / OFF on the type of fault, e.g. overload, short-time fault, earth fault, earth leakage,
function short-circuit, etc.).
Note: MX communicating releases are of the impulse type only and cannot be
used to lock a circuit breaker in OFF position. For locking in OFF position,
use the remote tripping function (2nd MX or MN).
When MX or XF communicating releases are used, the third wire (C3, A3)
must be connected even if the communication module is not installed. When
the control voltage (C3-C1 or A3-A1) is applied to the MX or XF releases, it
is necessary to wait 1.5 seconds before issuing an order. Consequently, it is
advised to use standard MX or XF releases for applications such as
source-changeover systems.

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Electric motor MCH "Ready to close" contact PF

The electric motor automatically charges and recharges the The "ready to close" position of the circuit breaker is indicated by a
spring mechanism when the circuit breaker is closed. mechanical indicator and a PF changeover contact. This signal
Instantaneous reclosing of the breaker is thus possible indicates that all the following are valid:
following opening. The spring-mechanism charging handle is zthe
z circuit breaker is in the OFF position
used only as a backup if auxiliary power is absent. zthe
z spring mechanism is charged
The electric motor MCH is equipped as standard with a limit zaz maintained opening order is not present:
switch contact CH that signals the "charged" position of the • MX energised
mechanism (springs charged). • fault trip
Characteristics • remote tripping second MX or MN
Power supply V AC 50/60 Hz 48/60 - 100/130 - 200/240 - 277- • device not completely racked in
380/415 - 400/440 - 480 • device locked in OFF position
V DC 24/30 - 48/60 - 100/125 - 200/250
Operating threshold 0.85 to 1.1 Un
• device interlocked with a second device.
Consumption (VA or W) 180 Characteristics DW
Motor overcurrent 2 to 3 In for 0.1 s Maximum number 1
Charging time maximum 4 s Breaking capacity (A) Standard Minimum load:
Operating frequency maximum 3 cycles per minute p.f.: 0.3 100 mA/24 V
CH contact 10 A at 240 V AC12/DC12 V AC 240/380 5
480 5
Voltage releases XF and MX 690 3
V DC 24/48 3
Their supply can be maintained or automatically disconnected. 125 0.3
250 0.15
Closing release XF Low-level Minimum load:
The XF release remotely closes the circuit breaker if the spring 2 mA/15 V
mechanism is charged. V AC 24/48 3
240 3
Opening release MX 380 3
The MX release instantaneously opens the circuit breaker when V DC 24/48 3
125 0.3
energised. It locks the circuit breaker in OFF position if the order 250 0.15
is maintained (except for MX "communicating" releases).
Note: whether the operating order is maintened or
automatically disconnected (pulse­-type), XF or MX
"communicating" releases ("bus" solution with "COM"
communication option) always have an impulse-type action
(see diagram).

Characteristics XF MX
Power supply V AC 50/60 Hz 24 - 48 - 100/130 - 200/250 - 277 -
380/480 Electric motor MCH. XF and MX voltage "Ready to close"
V DC 12 - 24/30 - 48/60 - 100/130 - 200/250 releases. contacts PF.
Operating threshold 0.85 to 1.1 Un 0.7 to 1.1 Un
Consumption (VA or W) Hold: 4.5 Hold: 4.5
Pick-up: Pick-up:
200 (200 ms) 200 (200 ms)
Circuit breaker response time 70 ms ±10 50 ms ±10
at Un (≤ 4000 A)
80 ms ±10
(> 4000 A)

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Electrical closing pushbutton BPFE Remote reset after fault trip

Located on the front panel, this pushbutton carries out electrical Electrical reset after fault trip RES
closing of the circuit breaker. It is generally associated with the Following tripping, this function resets the "fault trip" indication
transparent cover that protects access to the closing contacts SDE and the mechanical indicator and enables circuit
pushbutton. breaker closing.
Electrical closing via the BPFE pushbutton takes into account Power supply: 110/130 V AC and 200/240 V AC.
all the safety functions that are part of the control/monitoring The use of XF closing release is compulsory with this option.
system of the installation. The additional "Fault Trip" indication contact SDE2 is not
The BPFE connects to the closing release (XF com) in place of compatible with RES.
the COM module.
The COM module is incompatible with this option.
Different types of voltage exist and the XF electromagnet is
compulsary if the BPFE option is selected.

Automatic reset after fault trip RAR

Following tripping, a reset of the mechanical indicator (reset
button) is no longer required to enable circuit-breaker closing.
The mechanical (reset button) and electrical SDE indications
remain in fault position until the reset button is pressed.
The use of XF closing release is compulsory with this option.

Electrical closing pushbutton BPFE.

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This function opens the circuit breaker via an electrical order. It Instantaneous voltage releases MN
is made up of: The MN release instantaneously opens the circuit breaker
za z shunt release second MX when its supply voltage drops to a value between 35 % and 70
zorz an undervoltage release MN % of its rated voltage. If there is no supply on the release, it is
zorz a delayed undervoltage release MNR: MN + delay unit. impossible to close the circuit breaker, either manually or
These releases (2nd MX or MN) cannot be operated by the electrically. Any attempt to close the circuit breaker has no
communication bus. effect on the main contacts. Circuit-breaker closing is enabled
The delay unit, installed outside the circuit breaker, may be again when the supply voltage of the release returns to 85 % of
disabled by an emergency OFF button to obtain instantaneous its rated value.
opening of the circuit breaker. Characteristics
Power supply V AC 50/60 Hz 24 - 48 - 100/130 - 200/250 - 380/480
V DC 24/30 - 48/60 - 100/130 - 200/250
Operating Opening 0.35 to 0.7 Un
threshold Closing 0.85 Un
Consumption (VA or W) Pick-up: 200 (200 ms) Hold: 4.5
MN consumption with delay Pick-up: 200 (200 ms) Hold: 4.5
unit
(VA or W)
Circuit breaker response time 90 ms ±5
at Un

MN delay units
To eliminate circuit-breaker nuisance tripping during short
voltage dips, operation of the MN release can be delayed. This
function is achieved by adding an external delay unit in the MN
voltage-release circuit. Two versions are available, adjustable
and non-adjustable.
Wiring diagram for the remote-tripping function Characteristics
Power supply Non-adjustable 100/130 - 200/250
V AC 50-60 Hz /DC Adjustable 48/60 - 100/130
- 200/250 - 380/480
Operating threshold Opening 0.35 to 0.7 Un
Closing 0.85
Un
Delay unit consumption Pick-up: 200 (200 ms) Hold: 4.5
Circuit breaker response time Non-adjustable 0.25 s
at Un Adjustable 0.5 s - 0.9 s - 1.5 s - 3
s

Voltage releases second MX

When energised, the MX voltage release instantaneously
opens the circuit breaker. A continuous supply of power to the
second MX locks the circuit breaker in the OFF position.
MX or MN voltage release.
Characteristics
Power supply V AC 50/60Hz 24 - 48 - 100/130 - 200/250 - 277-
380/480
V DC 12 - 24/30 - 48/60 - 100/130 - 200/250
Operating threshold 0.7 to 1.1 Un
Permanent locking function 0.85 to 1.1 Un
Consumption (VA or W) Pick-up: 200 (80 ms) Hold: 4.5
Circuit breaker response time 50 ms ±10
at Un

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n Accessories Transparent cover CCP for escutcheon

Optional equipment mounted on the escutcheon, the cover is
Auxiliary terminal shield CB
hinged and secured by a screw. It increases the degree of
Optional equipment mounted on the chassis, the shield
protection to IP54, IK10. It adapts to drawout devices.
prevents access to the terminal block of the electrical
auxiliaries.

Operation counter CDM

The operation counter sums the number of operating cycles and Transparent cover CCP for escutcheon.
is visible on the front panel. It is compatible with manual and
electrical control functions. Grounding kit KMT
This option is compulsory for all the source-changeover This option allows the grounding of the breaker mechanism
systems. while the front cover is removed. The grounding is made via the
chassis for the drawout version and via the fixation side plate for
the fixed version.

Escutcheon CDP
Optional equipment mounted on the door of the cubicle, the
escutcheon increases the degree of protection to IP 40 (circuit
breaker installed free standing: IP30).
It is available in fixed and drawout versions.
Grounding kit KMT.
Blanking plate OP for escutcheon
Used with the escutcheon, this option closes off the door
cut-out of a cubicle not yet equipped with a device. It may be
used with the escutcheon for both fixed and drawout devices.

Escutcheon CDP with blanking plate.

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Manual source-changeover system

This is the most simple type. It is controlled manually by an
operator and consequently the time required to switch from the
normal to the replacement source can vary.
A manual source-changeover system is made up of two or three
mechanically interlocked manually-operated circuit breakers or
switch-disconnectors.
The interlocks prevent any paralleling, even transient, of the two
sources.

Industry:
zz assembly lines
zz engine rooms on ships
zz critical auxiliaries in thermal power stations…

Commercial and service sector:

zzoperating rooms in hospitals
zzsafety systems for tall buildings
zzcomputer rooms (banks, insurance companies, etc.)
zzlighting systems in shopping centres…

Infrastructures:
zz port and railway installations
zz runway lighting systems
zz control systems on military sites…

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Interlocking of two DW devices using connecting rods

The two devices must be mounted one above the other (either 2
fixed or 2 withdrawable/drawout devices).
Combinations are possible between DW devices.
Installation
This function requires:
zan
z adaptation fixture on the right side of each circuit breaker
or switch-disconnector
zaz set of connecting rods with no-slip adjustments.
The adaptation fixtures, connecting rods and circuit breakers or
switch-disconnectors are supplied separately, ready for
assembly by the customer.
The maximum vertical distance between the fixing planes is
900 mm

Interlocking of two DW circuit breakers using connecting rods.

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Electrical interlocking is used with the mechanical interlocking Necessary equipment

system.
For DW, each circuit breaker must be equipped with:
An automatic controller may be added to take into account
za
z remote-operation system made up of:
information from the distribution system.
• MCH gear motor
Moreover, the relays controlling the "normal" and • MX or MN opening release
"replacement" circuit breakers must be mechanically and/or • XF closing release
electrically interlocked to prevent them from giving • PF “ready to close” contact
simultaneous closing commands. • CDM mechanical operation counter
zan
z available OF contact
Electrical interlocking is carried out by an electrical control zone
z to three CE connected-position contacts (carriage
device. switches) on drawout circuit breakers (depending on the
For DW, this function can be implemented in one of two ways: installation).
zusing
z the IVE unit
z an electrician in accordance with the chapter “electrical
zby
diagrams” of the catalogue “source-changeover systems”.
Characteristics of the IVE unit
zExternal
z connection terminal block:
• inputs: circuit breaker control signals
• outputs: status of the SDE contacts on the “Normal” and
“Replacement” source circuit breakers.
z2z connectors for the two “Normal” and “Replacement” source
circuit breakers:
• inputs:
- status of the OF contacts on each circuit breaker (ON or
OFF)
- status of the SDE contacts on the “Normal” and
“Replacement” source circuit breakers
• outputs: power supply for operating mechanisms.
zControl
z voltage:
• 24 to 250 V DC
• 48 to 415 V 50/60 Hz - 440 V 60 Hz.
The IVE unit control voltage must be same as that of the circuit
breaker operating mechanisms.

IVE unit.

Types of mechanical interlocking Possible combinations Typical electrical diagrams

2 devices
QN QR zz
electrical interlocking with lockout after fault:
0 0 • permanent replacement source (without IVE)
1 0 • with EPO by MX (without IVE)
0 1 • with EPO by MN (without IVE)
• permanent replacement source (with IVE)
• with EPO by MX (with IVE)
• with EPO by MN (with IVE)
zz
automatic control without lockout after fault:
• permanent replacement source (without IVE)
• engine generator set (without IVE)
zz
automatic control with lockout after fault:
• permanent replacement source (with IVE)
• engine generator set (with IVE)
zz
BA/UA controller (with IVE)

“Lockout after fault” option. This option makes it necessary to manually reset the device following fault tripping.

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Installation recommendations

DW circuit breakers have been tested for operation in industrial Vibrations

atmospheres. It is recommended that the equipment be cooled DW devices have successfully passed testing in compliance
or heated to the proper operating temperature and kept free of with IEC 60068-2-6 for the following vibration levels:
excessive vibration and dust. z2zto 13.2 Hz: amplitude +/- 1 mm
z13.2
z to 100 Hz: constant acceleration 0.7 g.
Ambient temperature
Vibration testing to these levels is required by merchant marine
DW devices can operate under the following temperature inspection organisations (Veritas, Lloyd’s, etc).
conditions:
zthe
z electrical and mechanical characteristics are stipulated Some applications have vibration profiles outside of this
for an ambient temperature of -25 °C to +70 °C standard and require special attention during application
zcircuit-breaker
z closing is guaranteed down to -35 °C by design, installation, and use. Excessive vibration may cause
manual operation (push button). unexpected tripping, damage to connections or to other
Storage conditions are as follows: mechanical parts. Please refer to the DW maintenance guide
z-40
z to +85 °C for a DW device without its control unit (causes of accelerated ageing / operating conditions /
z-25
z °C to +85 °C for the control unit. vibrations) for additional information.
Examples of applications with high vibration profiles could
include:
zwind
z turbines
zpower
z frequency converters that are installed in the same
switchboard or close proximity to the DW circuit breaker
zemergency
z generators
zhigh
z vibration marine applications such as thrusters, anchor
positioning systems, etc.

Extreme atmospheric conditions

DW devices have successfully passed the tests defined by the
following standards for extreme atmospheric conditions:
zIECz 60068-2-1: dry cold at -55 °C
zIECz 60068-2-2: dry heat at +85 °C
zIECz 60068-2-30: damp heat (temperature +55 °C, relative
humidity 95 %)
zIECz 60068-2-52 level 2: salt mist.
DW devices can operate in the industrial environments defined
by standard IEC 60947 (pollution degree up to 4).
It is nonetheless advised to check that the devices are installed
in suitably cooled switchboards without excessive dust.

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Installation recommendations

Altitude
At altitudes higher than 2000 metres, the modifications in the
ambient air (electrical resistance, cooling capacity) lower the
following characteristics as follows:
Altitude (m) 2000 3000 4000 5000
Impulse withstand voltage 12 11 10 8
Uimp (kV)
Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 1000 900 780 700
Maximum rated operationnal 690 690 630 560
voltage 50/60 Hz Ue (V) 1000 890 795 700
Rated current 40 °C 1 x In 0.99 x In 0.96 x In 0.94 x In
Note: intermediate values may be obtained by interpolation.

(m)
2000

Electromagnetic disturbances
DW devices are protected against:
z
zovervoltages caused by devices that generate
electromagnetic disturbances
z
zovervoltages caused by atmospheric disturbances or by a
distribution-system outage (e.g. failure of a lighting system)
z
zdevices emitting radio waves (radios, walkie-talkies, radar,
etc.)
z
zelectrostatic discharges produced by users.
DW devices have successfully passed the electromagnetic-
compatibility tests (EMC) defined by the following international
standards:
zIEC
z 60947-2, appendix F
zIEC
z 60947-2, appendix B (trip units with earth-leakage
function).
The above tests guarantee that:
z nuisance tripping occurs
zno
ztripping
z times are respected.

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Installation recommendations

Possible positions Mounting the circuit breaker

It is important to distribute the weight of the device uniformily over a
rigid mounting surface such as rails or a base plate.
This mounting plane should be perfectly flat (tolerance on support
flatness: 2 mm).
This eliminates any risk of deformation which could interfere with
correct operation
of the circuit breaker.
DW devices can also be mounted on a vertical plane using the special
brackets.

Mounting on rails.

Power supply
DW devices can be supplied either from the top or from the
bottom without reduction in performance, in order to facilitate
connection when installed in a switchboard.
Mounting with vertical brackets.

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Partitions Interphase barrier

Sufficient openings must be provided in partitions to ensure If the insulation distance between phases is not sufficient (≤ 14
good air circulation around the circuit breaker; Any partition mm), it is advised to install phase barriers (taking into account
between upstream and downstream connections of the device the safety clearances).
must be made of non-magnetic material.
For high currents, of 2500 A and upwards, the metal supports or
barriers in the immediate vicinity of a conductor must be made
of non-magnetic material A.
Metal barriers through which a conductor passes must not form
a magnetic loop.

A : non magnetic material.

Busbars
The mechanical connection must be exclude the possibility of
formation of a magnetic loop around a conductor.

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Door interlock VPEC Cable-type door interlock IPA

Mounted on the right or left-hand side of the chassis, this device This option prevents door opening when the circuit breaker is
inhibits opening of the cubicle door when the circuit breaker is in closed and prevents circuit breaker closing when the door is
“connected” or “test” position. open.
It the breaker is put in the “connected” position with the door For this, a special plate associated with a lock and a cable is
open, the door may be closed without having to disconnect the mounted on the right side of the circuit breaker.
circuit breaker. With this interlock installed, the source changeover function
cannot be implemented.
Dimensions (mm)
Type (1) (2)
DW08-40 (3P) 215 215
DW08-40 (4P) 330 215
DW40b-63 (3P) 660 215
DW40b-63 (4P) 775 215

Catch not supplied.

Breaker in “connected” or “test” position

Door cannot be opened

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Breaker in “disconnected” position

Door can be opened

Note: the door interlock can either be mounted on the right side or the left side of
the breaker.
: datum.

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Wiring of voltage releases

During pick-up, the power consumed is approximately 150 to
200 VA. For low control voltages (12, 24, 48 V), maximum cable
lengths are imposed by the voltage and the cross-sectional
area of cables.

Recommended maximum cable lengths (meter).

12 V 24 V 48 V
2.5 1.5 2.5 1.5 2.5 1.5
mm2 mm2 mm2 mm2 mm2 mm2
MN U source – – 58 35 280 165
100 %
U source – – 16 10 75 45
85 %
MX-XF U source 21 12 115 70 550 330
100 %
U source 10 6 75 44 350 210
85 %
Note: the indicated length is that of each of the two wires.

24 V DC power-supply module
External 24 V DC power-supply module for Intelligent
control unit (F1-, F2+)
zDo
z not connect the positive terminal (F2+) to earth.
zThe
z negative terminal (F1-) can be connected to earth,
except in IT systems.
zAznumber of Intelligent control units and M6C modules can be
connected to the same 24 V DC power supply (the
consumption of a Intelligent control unit or an M6C module is
approximately 100 mA).
zDo
z not connect any devices other than a control unit or an
M6C module if voltage > 480 V AC or in an environment with
a high level of electromagnetic disturbance.
zThe
z maximum length for each conductor is ten metres. For
greater distances, it is advised to twist the supply wires
together.
zThe
z 24 V DC supply wires must cross the power cables
perpendicularly. If this is difficult, it is advised to twist the
supply wires together.
zThe
z technical characteristics of the external 24 V DC
power-supply module for Intelligent control units are indicated
on page 34.
Communication bus
zDo
z not connect the positive terminal (E1) to earth.
zThe
z negative terminal (E2) can be connected to earth.
znumber of “device” or “chassis” communication modules
zA
can be connected to the same 24 V DC power supply (the
consumption of each module is approximately 30 mA).
Note: wiring of ZSI: it is recommended to use twisted shielded cable. The shield
must be connected to earth at both ends.

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Cables connections Busbars connections

If cables are used for the power connections, make sure that The busbars should be suitably adjusted to ensure that the
they do not apply excessive mechanical forces to the circuit connection points are positioned on the terminals before the
breaker terminals. bolts are inserted B.
For this, make the connections as follows: The connections are held by the support which is solidly fixed to
zextend
z the circuit breaker terminals using short bars the framework of the switchboard, such that the circuit breaker
designed and installed according to the recommendations for terminals do not have to support its weight C (this support
bar-type power connections: should be placed close to the terminals).
• for a single cable, use solution B opposite
• for multiple cables, use solution C opposite
zinz all cases, follow the general rules for connections to
busbars:
• position the cable lugs before inserting the bolts
• the cables should firmly secured to the framework E.

Electrodynamic stresses
The first busbar support or spacer shall be situated within a
maximum distance from the connection point of the breaker
(see table below). This distance must be respected so that the
connection can withstand the electrodynamic stresses between
phases in the event of a short circuit.
Maximum distance A between busbar to circuit breaker
connection and the first busbar support or spacer with respect to
the value of the prospective short-circuit current.
Isc (kA) 30 50 65 80 100 150
Distance A (mm) 350 300 250 150 150 150

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Clamping Busbar drilling

Correct clamping of busbars depends amongst other things, on Examples
the tightening torques used for the nuts and bolts. Over-
tightening may have the same consequences as under-
tightening.
For connecting busbars (Cu ETP-NFA51-100) to the circuit
breaker, the tightening torques to be used are shown in the
table below.
These values are for use with copper busbars and steel nuts
and bolts, class 8.8. The same torques can be used with
AGS-T52 quality aluminium bars (French standard NFA 02-104
or American National Standard H-35-1).
Examples

Isolation distance

Dimensions (mm)
Ui X min
600 V 8 mm
Tightening torques 1000 V 14 mm
Ø (mm) Ø (mm) Tightening torques Tightening torques
Nominal Drilling (Nm) (Nm) Busbar bending
with grower or flat with contact or When bending busbars maintain the radius indicated below (a
washers corrugatec washers smaller radius would cause cracks).
10 11 37.5 50

Dimensions (mm)
e Radius of curvature r
Min Recommended
5 5 7.5
10 15 18 to 20

1  Terminal screw factory-tightened to 16 Nm.

2  Breaker terminal.
3  Busbar.
4  Bolt.
5  Washer.
6  Nut.

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Rear connection Rear connection with spreaders

12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 25.5 12.5

12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5

Middle left or middle Middle spreader for 3P Left or right spreader Left or right spreader for
right spreader for 4P for 4P 3P

38.5 38.5 38.5 38.5

13.5 13.5 13.5 13.5
9.5 12.5

12.5

Vertical rear connection

12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5

12.5
12.5 9.5

Front connection Front connection via vertical connection adapters

12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 25.5 12.5

12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5

Top connection Bottom connection

12.5
9.5

9.5

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Horizontal rear connection DW08 to DW32 DW40b to DW50

12.5 12.5 25.5 12.5

12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5

12.5

11.5 14.5

Vertical rear connection DW08 to DW32, DW40b to DW50

12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5

14.5 12.5

11.5

Front connection DW08 to DW32

12.5 12.5 25.5 12.5

12.5 12.5 12.5

Top connection Bottom connection

12.5

11.5
11.5

12.5

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Basis of tables:
zmaximum
z permissible busbars temperature: 100 °C
zTi:
z temperature around the circuit breaker and its connection
zbusbar
z material is unpainted copper.
Front or rear horizontal connection

ACB Maximum Ti : 40 °C Ti : 50 °C Ti : 60 °C
service current No. of 5 mm No. of 10 mm No. of 5 mm No. of 10 mm No. of 5 mm No. of 10 mm
thick bars thick bars thick bars thick bars thick bars thick bars
DW08 800 2b.50 x 5 1b.50 x 10 2b.50 x 5 1b.50 x 10 2b.50 x 5 1b.63 x 10
DW10 1000 3b.50 x 5 1b.63 x 10 3b.50 x 5 2b.50 x 10 3b.63 x 5 2b.50 x 10
DW12 1250 3b.50 x 5 2b.40 x 10 3b.50 x 5 2b.50 x 10 3b.63 x 5 2b.50 x 10
2b.80 x 5 2b.40 x 10 2b.80 x 5
DW16 1400 3b.63 x 5 2b.40 x 10 3b.63 x 5 2b.50 x 10 3b.80 x 5 2b.63 x 10
DW16 1600 3b.80 x 5 2b.63 x 10 3b.80 x 5 2b.63 x 10 3b.80 x 5 3b.50 x 10
DW20 1800 3b.80 x 5 2b.63 x 10 3b.80 x 5 2b.63 x 10 3b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10
DW20 2000 3b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10 3b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10 3b.100 x 5 3b.63 x 10
DW25 2200 4b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10 4b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10 4b.100 x 5 2b.100 x 10
DW25 2500 4b.100 x 5 2b.100 x 10 4b.100 x 5 2b.100 x 10 4b.100 x 5 3b.80 x 10
DW32 2800 4b.100 x 5 3b.80 x 10 4b.100 x 5 3b.80 x 10 5b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10
DW32 3000 5b.100 x 5 3b.80 x 10 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 8b.100 x 5 4b.80 x 10
DW32 3200 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 8b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 4b.100 x 10
DW40 3800 4b.100 x 10 5b.100 x 10 5b.100 x 10
DW40 4000 5b.100 x 10 5b.100 x 10 6b.100 x 10
DW50 4500 6b.100 x 10 6b.100 x 10 7b.100 x 10
DW50 5000 7b.100 x 10 7b.100 x 10

Example
Conditions:
zdrawout
z version
zhorizontal
z busbars
zTi: 50
z °C
zservice
z current: 1800 A.
Solution:
For Ti = 50 °C, use an DW20 which can be connected with three
80 x 5 mm bars or two 63 x 10 mm bars.
Note: the values indicated in these tables have been extrapolated from test data
and theoretical calculations. These tables are only intended as a guide and
cannot replace industrial experience or a temperature rise test.

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Basis of tables:
zmaximum
z permissible busbars temperature: 100 °C
zTi:
z temperature around the circuit breaker and its connection
zbusbar
z material is unpainted copper.
Rear vertical connection

ACB Maximum Ti : 40 °C Ti : 50 °C Ti : 60 °C
service current No. of 5 mm No. of 10 mm No. of 5 mm No. of 10 mm No. of 5 mm No. of 10 mm
thick bars thick bars thick bars thick bars thick bars thick bars
DW08 800 2b.50 x 5 1b.50 x 10 2b.50 x 5 1b.50 x 10 2b.50 x 5 1b.50 x 10
DW10 1000 2b.50 x 5 1b.50 x 10 2b.50 x 5 1b.50 x 10 2b.63 x 5 1b.63 x 10
DW12 1250 2b.63 x 5 1b.63 x 10 3b.50 x 5 2b.40 x 10 3b.50 x 5 2b.40 x 10
DW16 1400 2b.80 x 5 1b.80 x 10 2b.80 x 5 2b.50 x 10 3b.63 x 5 2b.50 x 10
DW16 1600 3b.63 x 5 2b.50 x 10 3b.63 x 5 2b.50 x 10 3b.80 x 5 2b.63 x 10
DW20 1800 2b.100 x 5 1b.80 x 10 2b.100 x 5 2b.50 x 10 3b.80 x 5 2b.63 x 10
DW20 2000 3b.100 x 5 2b.63 x 10 3b.100 x 5 2b.63 x 10 3b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10
DW25 2200 3b.100 x 5 2b.63 x 10 3b.100 x 5 2b.63 x 10 3b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10
DW25 2500 4b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10 4b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10 4b.100 x 5 3b.80 x 10
DW32 2800 4b.100 x 5 2b.100 x 10 4b.100 x 5 2b.100 x 10 4b.100 x 5 3b.80 x 10
DW32 3000 5b.100 x 5 3b.80 x 10 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 5b.100 x 5 4b.80 x 10
DW32 3200 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 4b.100 x 10
DW40 3800 4b.100 x 10 4b.100 x 10 4b.100 x 10
DW40 4000 4b.100 x 10 4b.100 x 10 4b.100 x 10
DW50 4500 5b.100 x 10 5b.100 x 10 6b.100 x 10
DW50 5000 5b.100 x 10 6b.100 x 10 7b.100 x 10
DW63 5700 7b.100 x 10 7b.100 x 10 8b.100 x 10
DW63 6300 8b.100 x 10 8b.100 x 10

Example
Conditions:
zdrawout
z version
zvertical
z connections
zTi: 40
z °C
zservice
z current: 1100 A.
Solution :
For Ti = 40 °C use an DW12 which can be connected with two
63 x 5 mm bars or with one 63 x 10 mm bar.
Note: the values indicated in these tables have been extrapolated from test data
and theoretical calculations. These tables are only intended as a guide and
cannot replace industrial experience or a temperature rise test.

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Temperature derating
The table below indicates the maximum current rating, for each
connection type, as a function of Ti around the circuit breaker
and the busbars.
Circuit breakers with mixed connections have the same
derating as horizontally connected breakers.
For Ti greater than 60 °C, consult us.
Ti: temperature around the circuit breaker and its connection.
Version Drawout Fixed
Connection Front or rear horizontal Rear vertical Front or rear horizontal Rear vertical
Temp. Ti 40 45 50 55 60 40 45 50 55 60 40 45 50 55 60 40 45 50 55 60
DW08 H1/H2 800 800 800 800
DW10 H1/H2 1000 1000 1000 1000
DW12 H1/H2 1250 1250 1250 1250
DW16 H1/H2 1600 1600 1600 1600
DW20 H1/H2 2000 1980 1890 2000 2000 1920 2000
DW25 H1/H2 2500 2500 2500 2500
DW32 H1/H2 3200 3100 3000 2900 3200 3200 3200
DW40 H1/H2 4000 3900 3750 3650 4000 3850 4000 3900 3800 4000
DW40b H1/H2 4000 4000 4000 4000
DW50 H1/H2 5000 5000 5000 5000
DW63 H1/H2 – – – – – 6300 6200 – – – – – 6300

Power dissipation
Total power dissipation is the value measured at In, 50/60 Hz,
for a 3 pole or 4 pole breaker.
Version Drawout Fixed
Power dissipation (Watts) Power dissipation (Watts)
DW08 H1/H2 100 42
DW10 H1/H2 150 70
DW12 H1/H2 230 100
DW16 H1/H2 390 170
DW20H1/H2 470 250
DW25 H1/H2 600 260
DW32 H1/H2 670 420
DW40 H1/H2 900 650
DW40b H1/H2 550 390
DW50 H1/H2 950 660
DW63 H1/H2 1200 1050

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Factors affecting switchboard design

The temperature around the circuit breaker and its
connections:
This is used to define the type of circuit breaker to be used and
its connection arrangement.
Vents at the top and bottom of the cubicles:
Vents considerably reduce the temperature inside the
switchboard, but must be designed so as to respect the degree
of protection provided by the enclosure.
For weatherproof heavy-duty cubicles, a forced ventilation
system may be required.
The heat dissipated by the devices installed in the
switchboard:
This is the heat dissipated by the circuit breakers under normal
conditions (service current).
The size of the enclosure:
This determines the volume for cooling calculations.
Switchboard installation mode:
Free-standing, against a wall, etc.
Horizontal partitions:
Partitions can obstruct air circulation within the enclosure.
Basis of tables
zswitchboard
z dimensions
znumber
z of circuit-breakers installed
ztype
z of breaker connections
zdrawout
z versions
zambient
z temperature outside of the switchboard: Ta (IEC
60439-1).

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DW08-10 H1/H2 (switchboard 2300 x 800 x 900) - area of outlet vents: 350 cm²
Type DW08 H1/H2 DW10 H1/H2
Switchboard composition

4
3
2
1

Connection type
Busbar dimensions (mm) 2b. 50 x 5 3b. 63 x 5
2b. 63 x 5
Ventilated switchboard (➨ IP31) 4 800
3 800 800 1000
Ta = 35 °C 2 800 800 800 1000 1000
1 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000
4 800
3 800 800 1000
Ta = 45 °C
2 800 800 800 1000 1000
1 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000
4 800
3 800 800 1000
Ta = 55 °C
2 800 800 800 1000 1000
1 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000

Note: (1) Area of outlet vents: 350 cm².

(2) Area of inlet vents: 350 cm².
Non ventilated switchboard (➨ IP54) 4 800
3 800 800 1000
Ta = 35 °C 2 800 800 800 1000 1000
1 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000
4 800
3 800 800 1000
Ta = 45 °C
2 800 800 800 1000 1000
1 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000
4 800
3 800 800 1000
Ta = 55 °C
2 800 800 800 1000 1000
1 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000

Note: the values indicated in these tables have been extrapolated from test data
and theoretical calculations. These tables are only intended as a guide and
cannot replace industrial experience or a temperature rise test.
The values indicated for the cross-sectional area of the vents should be
considered as general indications only given that the thermal performance
of a switchboard with natural ventilation depends on many parameters, e.g.
shape, porosity and location of vents and air flow within the switchboard.

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DW12-16 H1/H2 (switchboard 2300 x 800 x 900) - area of outlet vents: 350 cm²
Type DW12 H1/H2 DW16 H1/H2
Switchboard composition

4
3
2
1

Connection type
Busbar dimensions (mm) 3b. 63 x 5 3b. 80 x 5
3b. 50 x 5 3b. 63 x 5
Ventilated switchboard (➨ IP31) 4
3 1250
Ta = 35 °C 2 1250 1250 1600
1 1250 1250 1250 1250 1600 1600 1600
4
3 1250
Ta = 45 °C
2 1250 1250 1600
1 1250 1250 1250 1250 1600 1600 1600
4
3 1250
Ta = 55 °C
2 1250 1250 1470
1 1250 1250 1250 1250 1520 1600 1600

Note: (1) Area of outlet vents: 350 cm².

(2) Area of inlet vents: 350 cm².
Non ventilated switchboard (➨ IP54) 4
3 1250
Ta = 35 °C 2 1250 1250 1600
1 1250 1250 1250 1250 1600 1600 1600
4
3 1250
Ta = 45 °C
2 1250 1250 1500
1 1250 1250 1250 1250 1500 1600 1600
4
3 1250
Ta = 55 °C
2 1250 1250 1400
1 1250 1250 1250 1250 1400 1520 1520

Note: the values indicated in these tables have been extrapolated from test data
and theoretical calculations. These tables are only intended as a guide and
cannot replace industrial experience or a temperature rise test.
The values indicated for the cross-sectional area of the vents should be
considered as general indications only given that the thermal performance
of a switchboard with natural ventilation depends on many parameters, e.g.
shape, porosity and location of vents and air flow within the switchboard.

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DW20-40 H1/H2 (switchboard 2300 x 800 x 900) - area of outlet vents: 350 cm²
Type DW20 H1/H2 DW25 H1/2 DW32 H1/2 DW40 H1/2
Switchboard composition

4
3
2
1

Connection type
Busbar dimensions (mm) 3b. 100 x 5 4b. 100 x 5 3b. 100 x 10 4b. 100 x 10
Ventilated switchboard (➨ IP31) 4
3 2000
Ta = 35 °C 2 2000 2000 2000 2375 2500 3040 3200 3320 3700
1
4
3 2000
Ta = 45 °C
2 2000 2000 2000 2250 2380 2880 3100 3160 3500
1
4
3 2000
Ta = 55 °C
2 2000 2000 2000 2100 2250 2690 2900 2960 3280
1

Note: (1) Area of outlet vents: 350 cm².

(2) Area of inlet vents: 350 cm².
Non ventilated switchboard (➨ IP54) 4
3 2000
Ta = 35 °C 2 2000 2000 2000 2125 2275 2650 2850 3040 3320
1
4
3 1900
Ta = 45 °C
2 1900 1960 1960 2000 2150 2550 2700 2880 3120
1
4
3 1780
Ta = 55 °C
2 1800 1920 1920 1900 2020 2370 2530 2720 2960
1

Note: the values indicated in these tables have been extrapolated from test data
and theoretical calculations. These tables are only intended as a guide and
cannot replace industrial experience or a temperature rise test.
The values indicated for the cross-sectional area of the vents should be
considered as general indications only given that the thermal performance
of a switchboard with natural ventilation depends on many parameters, e.g.
shape, porosity and location of vents and air flow within the switchboard.

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DW40b-63 H1/H2 (switchboard 2300 x 1400 x 1500) - area of outlet vents: 500 cm²
Type DW40b H1/H2 DW50 H1/H2 DW63 H1/H2
Switchboard composition

4
3
2
1

Connection type
Busbar dimensions (mm) 5b. 100 x 10 7b. 100 x 10 8b. 100 x 10
Ventilated switchboard (➨ IP31) 4
3
Ta = 35 °C 2 4000 4000 4700 5000 5850
1
4
3
Ta = 45 °C
2 4000 4000 4450 4850 5670
1
4
3
Ta = 55 °C
2 4000 4000 4200 4600 5350
1

Note: (1) Area of outlet vents: 500 cm².

(2) Area of inlet vents: 500 cm².
Non ventilated switchboard (➨ IP54) 4
3
Ta = 35 °C 2 4000 4000 4350 4650 5290
1
4
3
Ta = 45 °C
2 4000 4000 4100 4400 5040
1
4
3
Ta = 55 °C
2 3840 3840 3850 4150 4730
1

Note: the values indicated in these tables have been extrapolated from test data
and theoretical calculations. These tables are only intended as a guide and
cannot replace industrial experience or a temperature rise test.
The values indicated for the cross-sectional area of the vents should be
considered as general indications only given that the thermal performance
of a switchboard with natural ventilation depends on many parameters, e.g.
shape, porosity and location of vents and air flow within the switchboard.

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Dimensions and connection

DW08 to DW32 Fixed 3/4 pole device

Dimensions

Mounting on base plate or rails Mounting detail

9.5

218.5

9.5

Safety clearances Door cutout

162.5

Insulated parts Metal parts Energised parts

A 0 0 100
B 0 0 60 Note: (1) Without escutcheon.
(2) With escutcheon.
: datum. X and Y are the symmetry planes for a 3-pole device.
A (*) An overhead clearance of 110 mm is required to remove the arc
chutes.
An overhead clearance of 20 mm is required to remove the terminal block.

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Connections
Horizontal rear connection Detail

12.5

233.5

11.5 14.5

Vertical rear connection Detail

14.5 12.5

233.5

11.5
View A detail.
Front connection Detail

12.5

230.5
Top connection Bottom connection

12.5

11.5
219.5 11.5

12.5

12.5

View A detail.
Note: recommended connection screws: M10 class 8.8.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm with contact washer.

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DW08 to DW32 Drawout 3/4 pole device

Dimensions
220.5 (3P)
220.5
335.5 (4P)

238.5

200.5

383.5

Note: (*) Disconnected position.

Mounting on base plate or rails Mounting detail

11.5

11.5

10.5

167.5 (3P)
162.5
282.5 (4P)

Safety clearances Door cutout

153.3 (1)

162.5 (1)

Insulated parts Metal parts Energised parts

A 0 0 0
B 0 0 60 Note: (1) Without escutcheon.
(2) With escutcheon.
: datum. X and Y are the symmetry planes for a 3-pole device.

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Connections
Horizontal rear connection Detail

12.5

11.5 14.5
298.5

Vertical rear connection Detail

14.5 12.5

298.5
11.5
View A detail.
Front connection Detail

12.5

Top connection Bottom connection

12.5

11.5
11.5

12.5
12.5

View A detail.
Note: recommended connection screws: M10 class 8.8.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm with contact washer.

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DW40 Fixed 3/4 pole device

Dimensions

Mounting on base plate or rails Mounting detail

9.5

218.5

9.5

Safety clearances Door cutout

162.5

Insulated parts Metal parts Energised parts

Note: (1) Without escutcheon.
A 0 0 100 (2) With escutcheon.
B 0 0 60 X and Y are the symmetry planes for a 3-pole device.
A (*) An overhead clearance of 110 mm is required to remove the arc chutes.
: datum. An overhead clearance of 20 mm is required to remove the terminal block.

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Connections
Horizontal rear connection

233.5

Detail

12.5
12.5 14.5
52.5 52.5
17.5 17.5

11.5

12.5
12.5 14.5
332.5 (4P) 217.5

Vertical rear connection

117.5

190.5

233.5

Detail

14.5
12.5
12.5

11.5
Note: recommended connection screws: M10 class 8.8.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm with contact washer. View A detail.

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DW40 Drawout 3/4 pole device

Dimensions
220.5 (3P)
220.5
335.5 (4P)

238.5

200.5

383.5

Note: (*) Disconnected position.

Mounting on base plate or rails Mounting detail

11.5

11.5

10.5

167.5 (3P)
162.5
282.5 (4P)

Safety clearances Door cutout

153.3 (1)

162.5 (1)

Insulated parts Metal parts Energised parts

A 0 0 0
Note: (1) Without escutcheon.
B 0 0 60 (2) With escutcheon.
X and Y are the symmetry planes for a 3-pole device.
: datum. The safety clearances take into account the space required to remove the arc chutes.

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Connections
Horizontal rear connection

298.5

Detail

12.5
12.5 14.5
52.5 52.5
17.5 17.5

11.5

12.5
332.5 217.5 12.5 14.5

Vertical rear connection

14.5
12.5
12.5

117.5

11.5

190.5
View A detail.

298.5

Detail

Note: recommended connection screws: M10 class 8.8.

Tightening torque: 50 Nm with contact washer.

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DW40b to DW63 Fixed 3/4 pole device

Dimensions

Mounting on base plate or rails Mounting detail

9.5

218.5

9.5

Safety clearances Door cutout

162.5 (1)

Insulated parts Metal parts Energised parts

Note: (1) Without escutcheon.
A 0 0 100
(2) With escutcheon.
B 0 0 60 X and Y are the symmetry planes for a 3-pole device.
A(*) An overhead clearance of 110 mm is required to remove the arc chutes.
: datum. An overhead clearance of 20 mm is required to remove the terminal block.

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Connections
Horizontal rear connection (DW40b - DW50) Detail

253.5
12.5

11.5 14.5

Vertical rear connection (DW40b - DW50) Detail

253.5
14.5 12.5

11.5
View A detail.
Vertical rear connection (DW63) Detail

117.5

190.5

253.5 14.5
12.5
12.5

11.5

Note: recommended connection screws: M10 class 8.8. View A detail.

Tightening torque: 50 Nm with contact washer.

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DW40b to DW63 Drawout 3/4 pole device

Dimensions
565.5 (3P) 220.5
795.5 (4P)

238.5

200.5

383.5

Note: (*) Disconnected position.

Mounting on base plate or rails Mounting detail

287.5 (4P) 162.5 (4P)

Safety clearances Door cutout

153.3 (1)

162.5 (1)
A

Insulated parts Metal parts Energised parts Note: (1) Without escutcheon.
A 0 0 0 (2) With escutcheon.
B 0 0 60 X and Y are the symmetry planes for a 3-pole device.
: datum.

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Connections
Horizontal rear connection (DW40b - DW50) Detail

12.5

348.5
11.5 14.5

Vertical rear connection (DW40b - DW50) Detail

14.5 12.5

348.5

11.5

View A detail.
Vertical rear connection (DW63) Detail

117.5

190.5

14.5
12.5
12.5
348.5

11.5

Note: recommended connection screws: M10 s/s class A4 80. View A detail.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm with contact washer.

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DW accessories
Mounting on backplate with special brackets (DW08 to 32 fixed)

218.5 4.5 203.5

Disconnectable front-connection adapter (DW08 to 32 fixed)

Horizontal rear connection Detail

12.5

11.5 14.5

View A detail.

253.5

Vertical rear connection Detail

14.5 12.5

11.5
Note: recommended connection screws: M10 class 8.8. View A detail.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm with contact washer. 253.5

: datum.

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Rear panel cutout (drawout devices)

DW08 to DW40
Rear view

200.5 (3P)
200.5
315.5 (4P)

DW40b to DW63
Rear view

545.5 (3P)
200.5
775.5 (4P)

DW series
Fixed device Drawout device

: datum.

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DW external modules
Connection of auxilary wiring to terminal block

0.6

2.5

3.5

One conductor only per connection point.

M6C relay module

46.5

External power supply module (AD)

Battery module (BAT)

Mounting

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Delay unit for MN release

4.2

73.5

"Chassis" communication module

Modbus

External sensor for source ground return (SGR) protection

Sensor "MGDF summer" module

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Dimensions and connection

External sensor for external neutral

Dimensions
400/2000 A (DW08 to DW20)

High: 162 mm.

1000/4000 A (DW025 to DW40) 4000/6300 A (DW40b to DW63)

High: 162 mm.

High: 168 mm.

Installation
400/2000 A (DW08 to DW20)

1000/4000 A (DW025 to DW40) 4000/6300 A (DW40b to DW63)

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Rectangular sensor for earth leakage protection (Vigi)

470 x 160 mm window

Busbars path
470 x 160 mm window
Busbars spaced 115 mm centre-to-centre
M1M2M3

4 bars 100 x 5.

4 bars 125 x 5.

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DW08 to DW63 Fixed and drawout devices

The diagram is shown with circuits de-energised, all devices
open, connected and charged and relays in normal position.

Power Control unit Remote operation

Control unit Remote operation

Terminal block Com UC1 UC2 UC3 UC4 M2C / M6C SDE2 / Res SDE1 MN / MX2 MX1 XF PF MCH
marking
E5 E6 Z5 M1 M2 M3 F2+ V3 484 / Q3 184 / K2 84 D2 / C12 C2 A2 254 B2

E3 E4 Z3 Z4 T3 T4 VN V2 474 / Q2 182 82 C3 A3 252 B3

E1 E2 Z1 Z2 T1 T2 F1 – V1 471 / Q1 181 / K1 81 D1 / C11 C1 A1 251 B1

A E P H Control unit Remote operation

    Com : E1-E6 communication SDE2 : fault-trip indication contact
or
    UC1 : Z1-Z5 zone selective interlocking Res : remote reset
Z1 = ZSI OUT SOURCE
Z2 = ZSI OUT ; Z3 = ZSI IN SOURCE SDE1 : fault-trip indication contact (supplied as standard)
Z4 = ZSI IN ST (short time)
Z5 = ZSI IN GF (earth fault)
MN : undervoltage release
   M1 = Vigi module input (Unit 7)
or
    UC2 : T1, T2, T3, T4 = external neutral
MX2 : shunt release
   M2, M3 = Vigi module input (Unit 7)
MX1 : shunt release (standard or communicating)
    UC3 : F2+, F1– external 24 V DC power supply
   VN external voltage connector (must be connected XF : closing release (standard or communicating)
to the neutral with a 3P circuit breaker)
 (1)   UC4 : External Voltage Connector (PTE option) PF : ready-to-close contact

   M2C : 2 programmable contacts (internal relay) MCH : electric motor

ext. 24 V DC power supply required
or Note: when communicating MX or XF releases are used, the third wire (C3,A3)
  M6C : 6 programmable contacts (to be connected to the must be connected even if the communication module is not installed.
external module M6C)
ext. 24 V DC power supply required

Note: A : digital ammeter. P : A + power meter + additional protection.

E : energy. H : P + harmonics.
(1) The PTE option with control unit E is not compatible with an external
potential CT.

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Indication contacts Chassis contacts

Indication contacts Chassis contacts

OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1 OF24 OF23 OF22 OF21 OF14 OF13 OF12 OF11 CD3 CD2 CD1 CE3 CE2 CE1 CT3 CT2 CT1

44 34 24 14 244 234 224 214 144 134 124 114 834 824 814 334 324 314 934 924 914

42 32 22 12 242 232 222 212 142 132 122 112 832 822 812 332 322 312 932 922 912

41 31 21 11 241 231 221 211 141 131 121 111 831 821 811 331 321 311 931 921 911
or or or or or or or or or or
EF24 EF23 EF22 EF21 EF14 EF13 EF12 EF11 CE6 CE5 CE4 CE9 CE8 CE7

248 238 228 218 148 138 128 118 364 354 344 394 384 374

246 236 226 216 146 136 126 116 362 352 342 392 382 372

245 235 225 215 145 135 125 115 361 351 341 391 381 371

Indication contacts Chassis contacts

OF4 : ON/OFF indication contacts OF24 or Combined "connected- CD3 disconnected CE3 connected CT3 test position
OF3 EF24 deconnected" indication contacts CD2 position CE2 position CT2 contacts
OF2 OF23 or CD1 contacts CE1 contacts CT1
OF1 EF23
or or
OF22 or
CE6 connected CE9 connected
EF22
CE5 position CE8 position
OF21 or CE4 contacts CE7 contacts
EF21
or
OF14 or
CD6 disconnected
EF14
CD5 position
OF13 or CD4 contacts
EF13
Key:
OF12 or
EF12 drawout device only.
OF11 or
EF11 XXX SDE1, OF1, OF2, OF3, OF4 supplied as standard.

interconnected connections
(only one wire per connection point).

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Earth-fault and earth-leakage protection External transformer for source ground return (SGR)
Neutral protection earth-fault protection
Zone selective interlocking Connection of the secondary circuit
External sensor (CT) for residual earth-fault protection DW equipped with a Unit 6 A/E/P/H:
zunshielded
z cable with 1 twisted pair
Connection of current-transformer secondary circuit for
zmaximum
z length 150 meters
external neutral
zcable
z cross-sectional area 0.4 to 1.5 mm2
DW equipped with a Unit 6 A/E/P/H:
zterminals
z 5 and 6 may not be used at the same time
zshielded
z cable with 2 twisted pairs
zuse
z terminal 5 for DW08 to 40
zT1z twisted with T2
zuse
z terminal 6 for DW40b to 63
zmaximum
z length 4 meters
zrecommended
z cable: Belden 9409 or equivalent.
zcable
z cross-sectional area 0.4 to 1.5 mm2
zrecommended
z cable: Belden 9552 or equivalent.
For proper wiring of neutral CT, refer to instruction
Bulletin 48041-082-03 shipped with it.
Do not remove Intelligent control unit factory-installed jumper
between T1 and T2 unless neutral CT is connected.
If supply is via the top, follow the shematics.
If supply is via the bottom, control wiring is identical; for the
power wiring, H1 is connected to the source side, H2 to the load
side.
For four-pole versions, for residual earth-fault protection, the
current transformer for the external neutral is not necessary.
Connection for signal VN is required only for power
measurements (3 Ø, 4 wires, 4CTs).

Shield Drain

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Earth-leakage protection Zone selective interlocking

Connection of the rectangular-sensor secondary circuit Zone-selective interlocking is used to reduce the
Use the cable shipped with the rectangular sensor. electrodynamic forces exerted on the installation by shortening
the time required to clear faults, while maintaining time
discrimination between the various devices.
A pilot wire interconnects a number of circuit breakers equipped
with Intelligent control units A/E/P/H, as illustrated in the
diagram above.
The control unit detecting a fault sends a signal upstream and
checks for a signal arriving from downstream. If there is a signal
from downstream, the circuit breaker remains closed for the full
duration of its tripping delay. If there is no signal from
downstream, the circuit breaker opens immediately, regardless
of the tripping-delay setting.
Fault 1.
Only circuit breaker A detects the fault. Because it receives no
signal from downstream, it opens immediately, regardless of its
tripping delay set to 0.3.
Fault 2.
Circuit breakers A and B detect the fault. Circuit breaker A
receives a signal from B and remains closed for the full duration
of its tripping delay set to 0.3. Circuit breaker B does not receive
a signal from downstream and opens immediately, in spite of its
tripping delay set to 0.2.
Wiring
z
zMaximum impedance: 2.7Ω/ 300 m.
zCapacity
z of connectors: 0.4 to 2.5 mm2.
zWires:
z single or multicore.
zMaximum
z lenght: 3000 m.
Neutral protection z
zLimits to device interconnection:
zThree
z pole circuit breaker: • the common ZSI - OUT (Z1) and the output ZSI - OUT (Z2)
• neutral protection is impossible with Units A, E can be connected to a maximum of 10 upstream device
• DW equipped with Units P or H • a maximum of 100 downstream devices may be connected to the
• the current transformer for external neutral is necessary (the common ZSI - IN (Z3) and to an input ZSI - IN CR ( Z4) or GF (Z5).
wiring diagram is identical to the one used for the residual
earth-fault protection)
zFour
z pole circuit breaker: 0.3
• DW equipped with Units A, E, P or H
• the current transformer for external neutral is not necessary.

0.2

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Communication
Connection of circuit breakers to the Modbus communication network

Ethernet

1 2

24 V
Modbus 24 V

1 External 24 V c power supply module (AD)

2 Ethernet gateway
3 3 Modbus Communication Interface Module with
stacking accessory
4 Modbus network
5 ULP cable
6 Front display module
4 7 BX cord
8 Modbus CCM "chassis"
9 Breaker ULP cord
10 Modbus BCM ULP "device"

7 7

Ø5...8

OK

Mode

OK OK

auto
Mode u Mode
man

BX160 + BSCM BX400 + BSCM BX160

+ communicating motor mechanism

9
9

10 10
100%

100%
40%

40%

BX800 DW
(fixed device) (withdrawable device)

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Ethernet
+ -
External power supply
24 V Gateway
+
Rx- Rx+ Tx- Tx+
-

24 V
0V

D0
D1

24 V
0V

D0
D1

Modbus Communication Interface Module (BX)

+ -
Front display
module

Breaker ULP
cord

red black white blue

M1 M2 M3 F1- F2+ E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 T1 T2 T3 T4
24 V

0V
A / Tx - D0
B / Tx + D1
A' / Rx - D0
B' / Rx+ D1

Intelligent control unit

BCM ULP

E1 E2
E3 E4
E5 E6
Modbus RS 485 2-wire + ULP

100

u
me
n

Units P/H
Modbus
Com
Address Unit E
Baud-rate
19.2 k w
4W, 2W+ULP
2w+ULP

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Fixed, electrically operated DW

Wiring of the COM option (with BCM ULP)
Units P/H Units P/H
Modbus Modbus
Com Com
Address
47
Unit E Address
47
Unit E
100
Baud-rate 100

Baud-rate
%
19.2 k %

menu
w menu
19.2 k w
4W, 2W+ULP 4W, 2W+ULP
4wires 2w+ULP

Modbus RS 485 4-wire Modbus RS 485 2-wire Modbus RS 485 2-wire + ULP
A without ULP module A without ULP module B with ULP module

External power supply External power supply External power supply

- + 24 V - + 24 V - + 24 V

+ - + - + -
Gateway Gateway Gateway
Rx- Rx+ Tx- Tx+ Rx- Rx+ Tx- Tx+ Rx- Rx+ Tx- Tx+

+ -
Front display
module

Breaker ULP
cord

red black white blue

E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6
B / Tx+ D1
A’ / Rx- D0
B’ / Rx+ D1

24 V
0V
A / Tx- D0
B / Tx+ D1
A’ / Rx- D0
B’ / Rx+ D1

24 V
0V
A / Tx- D0
B / Tx+ D1
A’ / Rx- D0
B’ / Rx+ D1
24 V
0V
A / Tx- D0

Customer terminal block Customer terminal block Customer terminal block

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Withdrawable DW
Wiring of the COM option (with COM)
Units P/H
Modbus
Com
Address
47
Unit E
100

%
Baud-rate
menu
19.2 k w
4W, 2W+ULP
4wires

A Modbus RS 485 4-wire

without ULP module A Modbus RS 485 2-wire
without ULP module
External power supply External power supply
24 V
- + 24 V
- +

+ - + -
Gateway Gateway
Rx- Rx+ Tx- Tx+ Rx- Rx+ Tx- Tx+

+ - + -
Network

Network

A B A’ B’ A B A’ B’
CCM CCM
Breaker

Breaker

A B A’ B’ A B A’ B’
+ - + -

E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6
24 V
0V
A / Tx- D0
B / Tx+ D1
A’ / Rx- D0
24 V
0V
A / Tx- D0
B / Tx+ D1
A’ / Rx- D0
B’ / Rx+ D1

B’ / Rx+ D1

Customer terminal block Customer terminal block

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24 VDC external power supply AD module

zThe
z 24 V DC external power-supply (AD module) for the
Intelligent control unit (F1- F2+) is not required for basic
protections LSIG.
zThe
z 24 V DC external power-supply (AD module) for the BCM
ULP communication module (E1-E2) is required.
zThe
z 24 V DC external power-supply (AD module) for the Front
display module (0 V +24) is required.
zThe
z 24 V DC external power-supply (AD module) for the
programmable contact M2C/M6C is required.
zThe
z same 24 V DC external power-supply (AD module) can
be connected to Intelligent control unit, BCM ULP and Front
display module, M2C/M6C.
zz If voltage > 480 V AC or in an environment with a high level of
electromagnetic disturbances, use separate power supply: 1 power supply
for Intelligent control unit (F1- F2+) and M2C/M6C, another power supply for
BCM ULP and Front display module.
zWith
z Units A/E, it is recommended to connect 24 V DC
external power-supply (AD module) to the Intelligent control
unit (F1- F2+) in order to keep available the display and the
energy metering, even if Current < 20 % In.

Note: in case of using the 24 V DC external power supply (AD module), maximum
cable length between 24 V DC (G1, G2) and the control unit (F1-, F2+) must
not exceed 10 meters.
The BAT battery module, mounted in series upstream of the AD module,
ensures an uninterrupted supply of power if the AD module power supply
fails.
The internal voltage taps are connected to the botton side of the circuit
breaker.
With Units P/H, external voltage taps are possible using the PTE option.
With this option, the internal voltage taps are disconnected and the voltage
taps are connected to terminals VN, V1, V2, V3.
The PTE option is required for voltages less than 220 V and greater than
690 V (in which case a voltage transformer is compulsory). For three-pole
devices, the system is supplied with terminal VN connected only to the
control unit (Unit P).
When the PTE option is implemented, the voltage measurement input must
be protected against short-circuits. Installed as close as possible to the
busbars, this protection function is ensured
by a P25M circuit breaker (1 A rating) with an auxiliary contact (cat. no.
21104 and 21117).
This voltage measurement input is reserved exclusively for the control unit
and must not ever be used to supply other circuits outside the switchboard.

Connection
The maximum length for each conductor supplying power to the
trip unit or M6C module is 10 m.
Do not ground F2+, F1-, or power supply output:
zthe
z positive terminal (F2+) on the trip unit must not be
connected to earth ground
zthe
z negative terminal (F1-) on the trip unit must not be
connected to earth ground
zthe
z output terminals (- and +) of the 24 V DC power supply
must not be grounded.
Reduce electromagnetic interference:
zthe
z input and output wires of the 24 V DC power supply must
be physically separated as much as possible
zifzthe 24 V DC power supply wires cross power cables, they
must cross perpendicularly. If this is not physically possible,
the power supply conductors must be twisted together
zpower
z supply conductors must be cut to length. Do not loop
excess conductor.

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Intelligent control unit 2.0

Intelligent control unit 5.0, 6.0, 7.0

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Earth fault protection (Intelligent control unit 6.0)

Note: (1)
Ig = In x... A B C D E F G H I
In < 400 A 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
400 A ≤ In ≤ 1200 A 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
In > 1200 A 500 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200

IDMTL curve (Intelligent control units P and H)

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Order form

To indicate your choices, check the applicable square boxes Indication contacts
OF - ON/OFF indication contacts
and enter the appropriate information in the rectangles Standard 4 OF 6 A-240 V AC (10 A-240 V AC and low-level)
Additional 1 block of 4 OF Max. 2 qty
Circuit breaker or switch-disconnector Quantity
EF - combined “connected/closed” contacts
Type DW
Rating 08, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 1 EF 6 A-240 V AC Max. 8 qty
40b, 50, 63 1 EF low-level Max. 8 qty
Sensor rating A SDE - “fault-trip” indication contact
Circuit breaker H1, H2 Standard 1 SDE 6 A-240 V AC
Number of poles 3 or 4 Additional 1 SDE 6 A-240 V AC 1 SDE Low level
Type of equipment Fixed Programmable contacts 2 M2C contacts 6 M6C contacts
Drawout with chassis Carriage switches Low level 6 A-240 V AC
Drawout without chassis CE - "connected" position Max. 3 qty
(moving part only) CD - "disconnected" position Max. 3 qty
Chassis alone
CT - "test" position Max. 3 qty
Control unit
AC - DW actuator for 6 CE - 3 CD - 0 CT additional carriage switches qty
Protection only 2.0 5.0
A - ammeter 2.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 Remote operation
E - Energy 2.0 5.0 6.0 Remote ON/OFF MCH - gear motor V
P - power meter 5.0 6.0 7.0 XF - closing voltage release V
H - harmonic meter 5.0 6.0 7.0 MX - opening voltage release V
LR - long-time rating plug Standard 0.4 to 1 Ir PF - “ready to close” contact Low level
Low setting 0.4 to 0.8 Ir 6 A-240 V AC
High setting 0.8 to 1 Ir BPFE - electrical closing pushbutton V
LR OFF
Res - electrical reset option V
AD - external power-supply module V
RAR - automatic reset option
BAT - battery module
Remote tripping MN - undervoltage release V
TCE - external sensor (CT) for neutral and residual
earth-fault protection R - delay unit (non-adjustable)
TCE - external sensor (CT) for oversized neutral Rr - adjustable delay unit
(3P - Control unit P/H) and residual earth-fault protection
2eme MX - shunt release V
TCW - external sensor for SGR protection
Rectangular sensor Locking
for earth-leakage protection (470 x 160 mm) VBP - ON/OFF pushbutton locking (by transparent cover + padlocks)
PTE - external voltage measurement input OFF position locking:
Communication VCPO - by padlocks
COM ModBus Device Chassis VSPO - by keylocks Keyock kit (w/o keylock) Profalux Ronis
module Kirk Castell
Connection
1 keylock Profalux Ronis
Horizontal Top Bottom
2 identical keylocks, 1 key Profalux Ronis
Vertical Top Bottom
Front Top Bottom 2 keylocks, different keys Profalux Ronis
Interphase barriers fixed, draw. Chassis locking in “disconnected” position:
Disconnectable front fixed VSPD - by keylocks Keylock kit (w/o keylock) Profalux Ronis
connection adapter Kirk Castell
Control unit Ir = 1 Ig = 1 keylock Profalux Ronis
specific tr = 24 tg =
setting 2 identical keylocks, 1 key Profalux Ronis
Isd = 10 IΔn =
Δt =
2 keylocks, different keys Profalux Ronis
tsd = 0.4 Off
Ii = 15 Neutral Optional connected/disconnected/test position lock
Test report (bilingual) with each device VPEC - door interlock On right-hand side of chassis
User manual: one per up to 5 Japanese On left-hand side of chassis
devices VPOC - racking interlock
Remark: IPA - cable-type door interlock
VDC - mismatch protection
VIVC - shutter position indication and locking
IBPO - racking interlock between crank and OFF pushbutton
DAE - automatic spring discharge before breaker removal
Accessories
VO - safety shutters on chassis standard for drawout
CDM - mechanical operation counter
CB - auxiliary terminal shield for chassis
CDP - escutcheon
CP - transparent cover for escutcheon
OP - blanking plate for escutcheon
Brackets for mounting fixed On backplates
Test kits Mini test kit Portable test kit
(33594) (33595)
Test terminal blocks for D/O (47074)

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