Electrical installation handbook Volume 1

2nd edition

Protection and control devices

1SDC008001D0202

ABB SACE

Electrical installation handbook

Volume 1

Protection and control devices

2nd edition February 2004

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Index

Introduction .............................................................................................. 2 1 Standards 1.1 General aspects .............................................................................. 3 1.2 IEC Standards for electrical installation .......................................... 15 2 Protection and control devices 2.1 Circuit-breaker nameplates ........................................................... 22 2.2 Main definitions ............................................................................. 25 2.3 Types of releases .......................................................................... 28 3 General characteristics 3.1 Electrical characteristics of circuit breakers ................................... 38 3.2 Trip curves .................................................................................... 49 3.3 Limitation curves ......................................................................... 107 3.4 Specific let-through energy curves .............................................. 134 3.5 Temperature derating .................................................................. 160 3.6 Altitude derating .......................................................................... 175 3.7 Electrical characteristics of switch disconnectors ........................ 176 4 Protection coordination 4.1 Protection coordination ............................................................... 182 4.2 Discrimination tables ................................................................... 189 4.3 Back-up tables ........................................................................... 214 4.4 Coordination tables between circuit breakers and switch disconnectors .................................................................. 218 5 Special applications 5.1 Direct current networks ............................................................... 222 5.2 Networks at particular frequencies; 400 Hz and 16 2/3 Hz .......... 233 5.3 1000 Vdc and 1000 Vac networks .............................................. 250 5.4 Automatic Transfer Switches ....................................................... 262 6 Switchboards 6.1 Electrical switchboards ............................................................... 271 6.2 MNS switchboards ..................................................................... 279 6.3 ArTu distribution switchboards .................................................... 280 Annex A: Protection against short-circuit effects inside low-voltage switchboards .................................................. 283 Annex B: Temperature rise evaluation according to IEC 60890 ....................................................... 292

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Introduction
Scope and objectives The scope of this electrical installation handbook is to provide the designer and user of electrical plants with a quick reference, immediate-use working tool. This is not intended to be a theoretical document, nor a technical catalogue, but, in addition to the latter, aims to be of help in the correct definition of equipment, in numerous practical installation situations. The dimensioning of an electrical plant requires knowledge of different factors relating to, for example, installation utilities, the electrical conductors and other components; this knowledge leads the design engineer to consult numerous documents and technical catalogues. This electrical installation handbook, however, aims to supply, in a single document, tables for the quick definition of the main parameters of the components of an electrical plant and for the selection of the protection devices for a wide range of installations. Some application examples are included to aid comprehension of the selection tables. Electrical installation handbook users The electrical installation handbook is a tool which is suitable for all those who are interested in electrical plants: useful for installers and maintenance technicians through brief yet important electrotechnical references, and for sales engineers through quick reference selection tables. Validity of the electrical installation handbook Some tables show approximate values due to the generalization of the selection process, for example those regarding the constructional characteristics of electrical machinery. In every case, where possible, correction factors are given for actual conditions which may differ from the assumed ones. The tables are always drawn up conservatively, in favour of safety; for more accurate calculations, the use of DOCWin software is recommended for the dimensioning of electrical installations.

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1.1 General aspects
In each technical field, and in particular in the electrical sector, a condition sufficient (even if not necessary) for the realization of plants according to the status of the art and a requirement essential to properly meet the demands of customers and of the community, is the respect of all the relevant laws and technical standards. Therefore, a precise knowledge of the standards is the fundamental premise for a correct approach to the problems of the electrical plants which shall be designed in order to guarantee that acceptable safety level which is never absolute.

Juridical Standards These are all the standards from which derive rules of behavior for the juridical persons who are under the sovereignty of that State.

Technical Standards These standards are the whole of the prescriptions on the basis of which machines, apparatus, materials and the installations should be designed, manufactured and tested so that efficiency and function safety are ensured. The technical standards, published by national and international bodies, are circumstantially drawn up and can have legal force when this is attributed by a legislative measure. Application fields
Electrotechnics and Electronics Telecommunications Mechanics, Ergonomics and Safety

International Body European Body

IEC CENELEC

ITU ETSI

ISO CEN

This technical collection takes into consideration only the bodies dealing with electrical and electronic technologies.

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) was officially founded in 1906, with the aim of securing the international co-operation as regards standardization and certification in electrical and electronic technologies. This association is formed by the International Committees of over 40 countries all over the world. The IEC publishes international standards, technical guides and reports which are the bases or, in any case, a reference of utmost importance for any national and European standardization activity. IEC Standards are generally issued in two languages: English and French. In 1991 the IEC has ratified co-operation agreements with CENELEC (European standardization body), for a common planning of new standardization activities and for parallel voting on standard drafts.

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CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization The European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) was set up in 1973. Presently it comprises 27 countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom) and cooperates with 8 affiliates (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine) which have first maintained the national documents side by side with the CENELEC ones and then replaced them with the Harmonized Documents (HD). CENELEC hopes and expects Cyprus to become the 28th members before May 2004. There is a difference between EN Standards and Harmonization Documents (HD): while the first ones have to be accepted at any level and without additions or modifications in the different countries, the second ones can be amended to meet particular national requirements. EN Standards are generally issued in three languages: English, French and German. From 1991 CENELEC cooperates with the IEC to accelerate the standards preparation process of International Standards. CENELEC deals with specific subjects, for which standardization is urgently required. When the study of a specific subject has already been started by the IEC, the European standardization body (CENELEC) can decide to accept or, whenever necessary, to amend the works already approved by the International standardization body.

EC DIRECTIVES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Among its institutional roles, the European Community has the task of promulgating directives which must be adopted by the different member states and then transposed into national law. Once adopted, these directives come into juridical force and become a reference for manufacturers, installers, and dealers who must fulfill the duties prescribed by law. Directives are based on the following principles: harmonization is limited to essential requirements; only the products which comply with the essential requirements specified by the directives can be marketed and put into service; the harmonized standards, whose reference numbers are published in the Official Journal of the European Communities and which are transposed into the national standards, are considered in compliance with the essential requirements; the applicability of the harmonized standards or of other technical specifications is facultative and manufacturers are free to choose other technical solutions which ensure compliance with the essential requirements; a manufacturer can choose among the different conformity evaluation procedure provided by the applicable directive. The scope of each directive is to make manufacturers take all the necessary steps and measures so that the product does not affect the safety and health

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of persons, animals and property. Low Voltage Directive 73/23/CEE 93/68/CEE The Low Voltage Directive refers to any electrical equipment designed for use at a rated voltage from 50 to 1000 V for alternating current and from 75 to 1500 V for direct current. In particular, it is applicable to any apparatus used for production, conversion, transmission, distribution and use of electrical power, such as machines, transformers, devices, measuring instruments, protection devices and wiring materials. The following categories are outside the scope of this Directive: electrical equipment for use in an explosive atmosphere; electrical equipment for radiology and medical purposes; electrical parts for goods and passenger lifts; electrical energy meters; plugs and socket outlets for domestic use; electric fence controllers; radio-electrical interference; specialized electrical equipment, for use on ships, aircraft or railways, which complies with the safety provisions drawn up by international bodies in which the Member States participate.

Directive EMC 89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) The Directive on electromagnetic compatibility regards all the electrical and electronic apparatus as well as systems and installations containing electrical and/or electronic components. In particular, the apparatus covered by this Directive are divided into the following categories according to their characteristics: domestic radio and TV receivers; industrial manufacturing equipment; mobile radio equipment; mobile radio and commercial radio telephone equipment; medical and scientific apparatus; information technology equipment (ITE); domestic appliances and household electronic equipment; aeronautical and marine radio apparatus; educational electronic equipment; telecommunications networks and apparatus; radio and television broadcast transmitters; lights and fluorescent lamps. The apparatus shall be so constructed that: a) the electromagnetic disturbance it generates does not exceed a level allowing radio and telecommunications equipment and other apparatus to operate as intended; b) the apparatus has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable it to operate as intended. An apparatus is declared in conformity to the provisions at points a) and b) when the apparatus complies with the harmonized standards relevant to its product family or, in case there arent any, with the general standards. ABB SACE - Protection and control devices 5

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CE conformity marking The CE conformity marking shall indicate conformity to all the obligations imposed on the manufacturer, as regards his products, by virtue of the European Community directives providing for the affixing of the CE marking.

When the CE marking is affixed on a product, it represents a declaration of the manufacturer or of his authorized representative that the product in question conforms to all the applicable provisions including the conformity assessment procedures. This prevents the Member States from limiting the marketing and putting into service of products bearing the CE marking, unless this measure is justified by the proved non-conformity of the product.

Flow diagram for the conformity assessment procedures established by the Directive 73/23/EEC on electrical equipment designed for use within particular voltage range:

Technical file The manufacturer draw up the technical documentation covering the design, manufacture and operation of the product

EC declaration of conformity The manufacturer guarantees and declares that his products are in conformity to the technical documentation and to the directive requirements

Naval type approval The environmental conditions which characterize the use of circuit breakers for on-board installations can be different from the service conditions in standard industrial environments; as a matter of fact, marine applications can require installation under particular conditions, such as: - environments characterized by high temperature and humidity, including saltmist atmosphere (damp-heat, salt-mist environment); - on board environments (engine room) where the apparatus operate in the presence of vibrations characterized by considerable amplitude and duration. In order to ensure the proper function in such environments, the shipping registers require that the apparatus has to be tested according to specific type approval tests, the most significant of which are vibration, dynamic inclination, humidity and dry-heat tests. 6 ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

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ABB SACE circuit-breakers (Isomax-Tmax-Emax) are approved by the following shipping registers:
RINA DNV BV GL LRs ABS Registro Italiano Navale Det Norske Veritas Bureau Veritas Germanischer Lloyd Lloyds Register of Shipping American Bureau of Shipping Italian shipping register Norwegian shipping register French shipping register German shipping register British shipping register American shipping register

It is always advisable to ask ABB SACE as regards the typologies and the performances of the certified circuit-breakers or to consult the section certificates in the website http://bol.it.abb.com.

Marks of conformity to the relevant national and international Standards

The international and national marks of conformity are reported in the following table, for information only:
COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation Applicability/Organization Mark of compliance with the harmonized European standards listed in the ENEC Agreement.

EUROPE

AUSTRALIA

AS Mark

Electrical and non-electrical products. It guarantees compliance with SAA (Standard Association of Australia).

AUSTRALIA

S.A.A. Mark

Standards Association of Australia (S.A.A.). The Electricity Authority of New South Wales Sydney Australia

AUSTRIA

Austrian Test Mark

Installation equipment and materials

OVE
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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation VE Identification Thread Applicability/Organization Cables

AUSTRIA

BELGIUM

CEBEC Mark

Installation materials and electrical appliances

BELGIUM

CEBEC Mark

Conduits and ducts, conductors and flexible cords

BELGIUM

Certification of Conformity

Installation material and electrical appliances (in case there are no equivalent national standards or criteria)

CANADA

CSA Mark

Electrical and non-electrical products. This mark guarantees compliance with CSA (Canadian Standard Association)

CHINA

CCEE Mark

Great Wall Mark Commission for Certification of Electrical Equipment

Czech Republic

EZU Mark

Electrotechnical Testing Institute

Slovakia Republic

EVPU Mark

Electrotechnical Research and Design Institute

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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation KONKAR Applicability/Organization Electrical Engineering Institute

CROATIA

DENMARK

DEMKO Approval Mark

Low voltage materials. This mark guarantees the compliance of the product with the requirements (safety) of the Heavy Current Regulations

FINLAND

Safety Mark of the Elektriska Inspektoratet

Low voltage material. This mark guarantees the compliance of the product with the requirements (safety) of the Heavy Current Regulations

FRANCE

ESC Mark

Household appliances

FRANCE

NF Mark

Conductors and cables Conduits and ducting Installation materials

FRANCE

NF Identification Thread

Cables

FRANCE

NF Mark

Portable motor-operated tools

FRANCE

NF Mark

Household appliances

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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation VDE Mark Applicability/Organization For appliances and technical equipment, installation accessories such as plugs, sockets, fuses, wires and cables, as well as other components (capacitors, earthing systems, lamp holders and electronic devices) Cables and cords

GERMANY

GERMANY

VDE Identification Thread

GERMANY

VDE Cable Mark

For cables, insulated cords, installation conduits and ducts

GERMANY

VDE-GS Mark for technical equipment

geprfte Sicherheit

HUNGARY
MEEI

Safety mark for technical equipment to be affixed after the product has been tested and certified by the VDE Test Laboratory in Offenbach; the conformity mark is the mark VDE, which is granted both to be used alone as well as in combination with the mark GS Hungarian Institute for Testing and Certification of Electrical Equipment

JAPAN

JIS Mark

Mark which guarantees compliance with the relevant Japanese Industrial Standard(s).

IRELAND

IIRS Mark

Electrical equipment

IRELAND
K

OF

CO N F

IIRS Mark
MI
TY

Electrical equipment

MAR
I . I. R . S .

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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation IMQ Mark Applicability/Organization Mark to be affixed on electrical material for non-skilled users; it certifies compliance with the European Standard(s).

ITALY

NORWAY

Norwegian Approval Mark

Mandatory safety approval for low voltage material and equipment

NETHERLANDS
KEUR

KEMA-KEUR

General for all equipment

POLAND

KWE

Electrical products

B
RUSSIA
Certification of Conformity Electrical and non-electrical products. It guarantees complance with national standard (Gosstandard of Russia)

SINGAPORE
R O V ED T
O
SIN

SISIR
GAPO

R
E

Electrical and non-electrical products

STA N D AR

PP

SLOVENIA

SPAIN
C A DE CON
FO
R M I DA D A

AR

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SIQ

Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology

AEE
NO
R MA S U N

Electrical products. The mark is under the control of the Asociacin Electrotcnica Espaola(Spanish Electrotechnical Association)

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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation AENOR Applicability/Organization Asociacin Espaola de Normalizacin y Certificacin. (Spanish Standarization and Certification Association)

SPAIN

SWEDEN

SEMKO Mark

Mandatory safety approval for low voltage material and equipment.

SWITZERLAND

Safety Mark

Swiss low voltage material subject to mandatory approval (safety).

SWITZERLAND

Cables subject to mandatory approval

SWITZERLAND

SEV Safety Mark

Low voltage material subject to mandatory approval

AT I

UNITED KINGDOM
ER TI C

ASTA Mark
N TR O AD C E FI M AR K

Mark which guarantees compliance with the relevant British Standards

UNITED KINGDOM

BASEC Mark

Mark which guarantees compliance with the British Standards for conductors, cables and ancillary products.

UNITED KINGDOM

BASEC Identification Thread

Cables

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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation BEAB Safety Mark Applicability/Organization Compliance with the British Standards for household appliances

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED KINGDOM

BSI Safety Mark

Compliance with the British Standards

ROVED

UNITED KINGDOM

TO

B R IT I S

BEAB Kitemark

Compliance with the relevant British Standards regarding safety and performances

A N D AR ST

PP

ND

AN I

FO

R P U B L IC

L I S T E D (Product Name) (Control Number)

AF

ET

U.S.A.

U.S.A.

U.S.A.

CEN

CENELEC

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D
TES

EP

DENT LA B OR EN
OR AT
Y

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES Mark

Electrical and non-electrical products

TI

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES Mark

Electrical and non-electrical products

UL Recognition

Electrical and non-electrical products

CEN Mark

Mark issued by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN): it guarantees compliance with the European Standards.

Mark

Cables

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COUNTRY

Symbol

Mark designation

Applicability/Organization Certification mark providing assurance that the harmonized cable complies with the relevant harmonized CENELEC Standards identification thread Mark assuring the compliance with the relevant European Standards of the products to be used in environments with explosion hazards Mark which is applicable to some household appliances (shavers, electric clocks, etc).

CENELEC
Harmonization Mark

EC
Ex EUROPEA Mark

CEEel
CEEel Mark

EC - Declaration of Conformity The EC Declaration of Conformity is the statement of the manufacturer, who declares under his own responsibility that all the equipment, procedures or services refer and comply with specific standards (directives) or other normative documents. The EC Declaration of Conformity should contain the following information: name and address of the manufacturer or by its European representative; description of the product; reference to the harmonized standards and directives involved; any reference to the technical specifications of conformity; the two last digits of the year of affixing of the CE marking; identification of the signer. A copy of the EC Declaration of Conformity shall be kept by the manufacturer or by his representative together with the technical documentation.

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1.2 IEC Standards for electrical installation
STANDARD IEC 60027-1 YEAR 1992 TITLE Letter symbols to be used in electrical technology - Part 1: General Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Rating and performance Graphical symbols for diagrams - 12month subscription to online database comprising parts 2 to 11 of IEC 60617 Preparation of documents used in electrotechnology - Part 1: General requirements Preparation of documents used in electrotechnology - Part 2: Functionoriented diagrams Preparation of documents used in electrotechnology - Part 3: Connection diagrams, tables and lists Preparation of documents used in electrotechnology - Part 4: Location and installation documents IEC standard voltages Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests Short-circuit currents in three-phase a.c. systems - Part 0: Calculation of currents Short-circuit currents - Calculation of effects - Part 1: Definitions and calculation methods Application guide for calculation of shortcircuit currents in low-voltage radial systems Power transformers - Part 1: General Power transformers - Part 2: Temperature rise Power transformers - Part 3: Insulation levels, dielectric tests and external clearances in air Power transformers - Part 5: Ability to withstand short circuit Terminal and tapping markings for power transformers Dry-type power transformers Basic and safety principles for manmachine interface, marking and identification - Identification of equipment terminals and of terminations of certain designated conductors, including general rules for an alphanumeric system

IEC 60034-1 IEC 60617-DB-12M

1999 2001

IEC 61082-1

1991

IEC 61082-2

1993

IEC 61082-3

1993

IEC 61082-4

1996

IEC 60038 IEC 60664-1

1983 2000

IEC 60909-0 IEC 60865-1

2001 1993

IEC 60781

1989

IEC 60076-1 IEC 60076-2 IEC 60076-3

2000 1993 2000

IEC 60076-5 IEC/TR 60616 IEC 60726 IEC 60445

2000 1978 1982 1999

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STANDARD IEC 60073 YEAR 1996 TITLE Basic and safety principles for manmachine interface, marking and identification Coding for indication devices and actuators Basic and safety principles for manmachine interface, marking and identification - Identification of conductors by colours or numerals Man-machine-interface (MMI) - Actuating principles Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 1: General rules Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 2: Circuit-breakers Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 3: Switches, disconnectors, switchdisconnectors and fuse-combination units Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 4-1: Contactors and motor-starters Electromechanical contactors and motorstarters Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 4-2: Contactors and motor-starters AC semiconductor motor controllers and starters Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 4-3: Contactors and motor-starters AC semiconductor controllers and contactors for non-motor loads Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-1: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Electromechanical control circuit devices Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-2: Control circuit devices and switching elements Proximity switches Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-3: Control circuit devices and switching elements Requirements for proximity devices with defined behaviour under fault conditions Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5: Control circuit devices and switching elements Section 4: Method of assessing the performance of low energy contacts. Special tests Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-5: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Electrical emergency stop device with mechanical latching function

IEC 60446

1999

IEC 60447 IEC 60947-1 IEC 60947-2 IEC 60947-3

1993 2001 2001 2001

IEC 60947-4-1

2000

IEC 60947-4-2

2002

IEC 60947-4-3

1999

IEC 60947-5-1

2000

IEC 60947-5-2

1999

IEC 60947-5-3

1999

IEC 60947-5-4

1996

IEC 60947-5-5

1997

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STANDARD IEC 60947-5-6 YEAR 1999 TITLE Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-6: Control circuit devices and switching elements DC interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 6-1: Multiple function equipment Automatic transfer switching equipment Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 6-2: Multiple function equipment Control and protective switching devices (or equipment) (CPS) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 7: Ancillary equipment - Section 1: Terminal blocks Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 7: Ancillary equipment - Section 2: Protective conductor terminal blocks for copper conductors Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 1: Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 2: Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 3: Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their use Distribution boards Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 3: Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their use Distribution boards Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 3: Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their use Distribution boards Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 3: Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their use Distribution boards

IEC 60947-6-1

1998

IEC 60947-6-2

1999

IEC 60947-7-1

1999

IEC 60947-7-2

1995

IEC 60439-1

1999

IEC 60439-2

2000

IEC 60439-3

2001

IEC 60439-4

1999

IEC 60439-5

1999

IEC 61095

2000

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STANDARD IEC 60890 YEAR 1987 TITLE A method of temperature-rise assessment by extrapolation for partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA) of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear A method for assessing the short-circuit withstand strength of partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA) Electrical installations in ships. Part 303: Equipment - Transformers for power and lighting Electrical installations in ships. Part 301: Equipment - Generators and motors Electrical installations in ships - Part 101: Definitions and general requirements Electrical installations in ships. Part 401: Installation and test of completed installation Electrical installations in ships - Part 201: System design - General Electrical installations in ships - Part 202: System design - Protection Electrical installations in ships - Part 302: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Electrical installations in ships - Part 350: Shipboard power cables - General construction and test requirements Electrical installations in ships - Part 352: Choice and installation of cables for lowvoltage power systems Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-52: Selection and erection of electrical equipment Wiring systems Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/ 750 V Part 1: General requirements Part 2: Test methods Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring Part 4: Sheathed cables for fixed wiring Part 5: Flexible cables (cords) Part 6: Lift cables and cables for flexible connections Part 7: Flexible cables screened and unscreened with two or more conductors Conductors of insulated cables Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Part 1: General requirements Part 2: Test methods Part 3: Heat resistant silicone insulated cables

IEC 61117

1992

IEC 60092-303

1980

IEC 60092-301 IEC 60092-101 IEC 60092-401

1980 1994 1980

IEC 60092-201 IEC 60092-202 IEC 60092-302

1994 1994 1997

IEC 60092-350

2001

IEC 60092-352

1997

IEC 60364-5-52

2001

IEC 60227

1998 1997 1997 1997 1998 2001 1995 IEC 60228 IEC 60245 1978

1998 1998 1994

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STANDARD YEAR 1994 1994 1994 1998 IEC 60309-2 1999 TITLE Part 5: Lift cables Part 6: Arc welding electrode cables Part 7: Heat resistant ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber insulated cables Part 8: Cords for applications requiring high flexibility Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes - Part 2: Dimensional interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) Part 1: General rules Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs). Part 2-1: Applicability of the general rules to RCCBs functionally independent of line voltage Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs). Part 2-2: Applicability of the general rules to RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) Part 1: General rules Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) Part 2-1: Applicability of the general rules to RCBOs functionally independent of line voltage Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) Part 2-2: Applicability of the general rules to RCBOs functionally dependent on line voltage General requirements for enclosures for accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-1: Particular requirements Electronic switches Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2: Particular requirements Section 2: Remote-control switches (RCS) Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-3: Particular requirements Time-delay switches (TDS)

IEC 61008-1

1996

IEC 61008-2-1

1990

IEC 61008-2-2

1990

IEC 61009-1

1996

IEC 61009-2-1

1991

IEC 61009-2-2

1991

IEC 60670

1989

IEC 60669-2-1

2000

IEC 60669-2-2

2000

IEC 606692-3

1997

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STANDARD IEC 60079-10 YEAR 1995 TITLE Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 10: Classification of hazardous areas Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines) Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 17: Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines) Low-voltage fuses - Part 1: General requirements Low-voltage fuses. Part 2: Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial application) Low-voltage fuses - Part 3-1: Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by unskilled persons (fuses mainly for household and similar applications) Sections I to IV Miniature fuses Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for miniature fuse-links Part 2: Cartridge fuse-links Part 3: Sub-miniature fuse-links Part 4: Universal Modular Fuse-Links (UMF) Part 5: Guidelines for quality assessment of miniature fuse-links Part 6: Fuse-holders for miniature cartridge fuse-links Part 10: User guide for miniature fuses Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use. Part 2: Particular requirements for timers and time switches Electrical installations of buildings - Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment of general characteristics, definitions Electrical installations of buildings - Part 4: Protection for safety Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5: Selection and erection of electrical equipment Electrical installations of buildings - Part 6: Verification Electrical installations of buildings. Part 7: Requirements for special installations or locations Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

IEC 60079-14

1996

IEC 60079-17

1996

IEC 60269-1 IEC 60269-2

1998 1986

IEC 60269-3-1

2000

IEC 60127-1/10 1999 1989 1988 1996 1988 1994 2001 1990

IEC 60730-2-7

IEC 60364-1

2001

IEC 60364-4 IEC 60364-5 IEC 60364-6 IEC 60364-7

2001 20012002 2001 19832002

IEC 60529

2001

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1 Standards
STANDARD IEC 61032 IEC 61000-1-1 YEAR 1997 1992 TITLE Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures - Probes for verification Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 1: General - Section 1: Application and interpretation of fundamental definitions and terms Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 1-2: General - Methodology for the achievement of the functional safety of electrical and electronic equipment with regard to electromagnetic phenomena Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 1-3: General - The effects of highaltitude EMP (HEMP) on civil equipment and systems

IEC 61000-1-2

2001

IEC 61000-1-3

2002

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2.1 Circuit-breaker nameplates
Moulded-case circuit-breaker: Tmax
CIRCUIT-BREAKER TYPE Series T Size 1 2 3 4 5 Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity at 415 Vac B = 16 kA C = 25 kA N = 36 kA S = 50 kA H = 70 kA L = 85 kA (for T2) L = 120 kA (for T4-T5) V = 200 kA Rated uninterrupted current 160 A 250 A 320 A 400 A 630 A

Rated uninterrupted current Iu Rated operational voltage Ue

Rated insulation voltage Ui; i.e. the maximum r.m.s. value of voltage which the circuit-breaker is capable of withstanding at the supply frequency under specified test conditions. Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp; i.e. the peak value of impulse voltage which the circuit-breaker can withstand under specified test conditions.

Tmax T2L160
Ue (V) Icu (kA) Ics (% Icu) Cat A

Iu=160A Ue=690V Ui=800V Uimp=8kV IEC 60947-2 500 230 400/415 440 500 690 250 Made in Italy by ABB SACE 150 85 85 85 75 50 10 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 2P 3P 50-60Hz in series

Rated ultimate shortcircuit breaking capacity (Icu) and rated service short-circuit breaking capacity (Ics) at different voltage values.

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According to the international Standard IEC 60947-2, the circuit breakers can be divided into Category A, i.e. without a specified short-time withstand current rating, or Category B, i.e. with a specified short-time withstand current rating.

CE marking affixed on ABB circuit-breakers to indicate compliance with the following CE directives: Low Voltage Directive (LVD) no. 73/23 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) no. 89/336 EEC.

Compliance with the international Standard IEC 60947-2: Low-Voltage switchgear and controlgear-Circuitbreakers.

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Moulded-case circuit-breaker: Isomax

CIRCUIT-BREAKER TYPE Series S Size 6 7 8 Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity at 415 Vac N = 35 kA S = 50 kA H = 65 kA (for S6-S7) H = 85 kA (for S8) L = 100 kA V = 120 kA

Rated uninterrupted current Iu Rated operational voltage Ue Compliance with national and international product Standards. Rated ultimate shortcircuit breaking capacity (Icu) at different voltage values.
Ics = 75% Icu

SACE S6L
Ue (V) Icu 50-60 Hz (kA)

Iu=800A Ue=690V IEC 947-2 CEI EN 60947-2 230 200 400/415 100 440 80 500 65 690 35
(50% Icu 690V)

Cat B

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According to the international Standard IEC 60947-2: Low-Voltage switchgear and controlgearCircuit-breakers.

According to the international Standard IEC 60947-2, the circuit-breakers can be divided into Category A, i.e. without a specified short-time withstand current rating, or Category B, i.e. with a specified short-time withstand current rating.

CE marking affixed on ABB circuit-breakers to indicate compliance with the following CE directives: Low Voltage Directive (LVD) no. 73/23 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) no. 89/336 EEC.

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Air circuit-breaker: Emax

CIRCUIT-BREAKER TYPE Series E Size 1 2 3 4 6 Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity at 415 Vac B = 42 kA N = 65 kA (50 kA E1) S = 75 kA H = 100 kA L = 130 kA V = 150 kA Rated uninterrupted current 800 A 08 12 1250 A 1600 A 16 20 2000 A 2500 A 25 32 3200 A 40 4000 A 5000 A 50 63 6300 A

Rated uninterrupted current Iu Rated operational voltage Ue Rated short-time withstand current Icw; i.e. the maximum current that the circuit-breaker can carry during a specified time.

Iu=3200A Ue=690V Icw=65kA x 1 Cat B 50-60 Hz CEI EN 60947 (V) 230 415 440 500 690 250 IEC 947-2 Ue (kA) 65 65 65 65 65 65 Icu Ics (kA) 65 65 65 65 65 65

SACE E3N 32

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According to the international Standard IEC 60947-2, the circuitbreakers can be divided into Category A, i.e. without a specified shorttime withstand current rating, or Category B, i.e. with a specified short-time withstand current rating.

Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu) and rated service shortcircuit breaking capacity (Ics) at different voltage values.

CE marking affixed on ABB circuit-breakers to indicate compliance with the following CE directives: Low Voltage Directive (LVD) no. 73/23 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) no. 89/336 EEC.

Compliance with the international Standard IEC 60947-2: Low-Voltage switchgear and controlgear-Circuitbreakers.

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2.2 Main definitions
The main definitions regarding LV switchgear and controlgear are included in the international Standards IEC 60947-1, IEC 60947-2 and IEC 60947-3.

Main characteristics
Circuit-breaker A mechanical switching device, capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions and also making, carrying for a specified time and breaking currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions such as those of short-circuit. Current-limiting circuit-breaker A circuit-breaker with a break-time short enough to prevent the short-circuit current reaching its otherwise attainable peak value. Plug-in circuit-breaker A circuit-breaker which, in addition to its interrupting contacts, has a set of contacts which enable the circuit-breaker to be removed. Withdrawable circuit-breaker A circuit-breaker which, in addition to its interrupting contacts, has a set of isolating contacts which enable the circuit-breaker to be disconnected from the main circuit, in the withdrawn position, to achieve an isolating distance in accordance with specified requirements. Moulded-case circuit-breaker A circuit-breaker having a supporting housing of moulded insulating material forming an integral part of the circuit-breaker. Disconnector A mechanical switching device which, in the open position, complies with the requirements specified for the isolating function. Release A device, mechanically connected to a mechanical switching device, which releases the holding means and permits the opening or the closing of the switching device.

Fault types and currents

Overload Operating conditions in an electrically undamaged circuit which cause an overcurrent. Short-circuit The accidental or intentional connection, by a relatively low resistance or impedance, of two or more points in a circuit which are normally at different voltages. Residual current (I) It is the vectorial sum of the currents flowing in the main circuit of the circuitbreaker.

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Rated performances
Voltages and frequencies Rated operational voltage (Ue) A rated operational voltage of an equipment is a value of voltage which, combined with a rated operational current, determines the application of the equipment and to which the relevant tests and the utilization categories are referred to. Rated insulation voltage (Ui) The rated insulation voltage of an equipment is the value of voltage to which dielectric tests voltage and creepage distances are referred. In no case the maximum value of the rated operational voltage shall exceed that of the rated insulation voltage. Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) The peak value of an impulse voltage of prescribed form and polarity which the equipment is capable of withstanding without failure under specified conditions of test and to which the values of the clearances are referred. Rated frequency The supply frequency for which an equipment is designed and to which the other characteristic values correspond. Currents Rated uninterrupted current (Iu) The rated uninterrupted current of an equipment is a value of current, stated by the manufacturer, which the equipment can carry in uninterrupted duty. Rated residual operating current (In) It is the r.m.s. value of a sinusoidal residual operating current assigned to the CBR by the manufacturer, at which the CBR shall operate under specified conditions.

Performances under short-circuit conditions

Rated making capacity The rated making capacity of an equipment is a value of current, stated by the manufacturer, which the equipment can satisfactorily make under specified making conditions. Rated breaking capacity The rated breaking of an equipment is a value of current, stated by the manufacturer, which the equipment can satisfactorily break, under specified breaking conditions.

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Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu) The rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity of a circuit-breaker is the maximum short-circuit current value which the circuit-breaker can break twice (in accordance with the sequence O t CO), at the corresponding rated operational voltage. After the opening and closing sequence the circuit-breaker is not required to carry its rated current. Rated service short-circuit breaking capacity (Ics) The rated service short-circuit breaking capacity of a circuit-breaker is the maximum short-circuit current value which the circuit-breaker can break three times in accordance with a sequence of opening and closing operations (O - t - CO - t CO) at a defined rated operational voltage (Ue) and at a defined power factor. After this sequence the circuit-breaker is required to carry its rated current. Rated short-time withstand current (Icw) The rated short-time withstand current is the current that the circuit-breaker in the closed position can carry during a specified short time under prescribed conditions of use and behaviour; the circuit-breaker shall be able to carry this current during the associated short-time delay in order to ensure discrimination between the circuit-breakers in series. Rated short-circuit making capacity (Icm) The rated short-circuit making capacity of an equipment is the value of shortcircuit making capacity assigned to that equipment by the manufacturer for the rated operational voltage, at rated frequency, and at a specified power-factor for ac.

Utilization categories
The utilization category of a circuit-breaker shall be stated with reference to whether or not it is specifically intended for selectivity by means of an intentional time delay with respect to other circuit-breakers in series on the load side, under short-circuit conditions (Table 4 IEC 60947-2). Category A - Circuit-breakers not specifically intended for selectivity under short-circuit conditions with respect to other short-circuit protective devices in series on the load side, i.e. without a short-time withstand current rating. Category B - Circuit-breakers specifically intended for selectivity under shortcircuit conditions with respect to other short-circuit protective devices in series on the load side, i.e. with and intentional short-time delay provided for selectivity under short-circuit conditions. Such circuit-breakers have a short-time withstand current rating.

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A circuit-breaker is classified in category B if its Icw is higher than (Table 3 IEC 60947-2): 12In or 5 kA, whichever is the greater 30 kA for In 2500A for In > 2500A

Electrical and mechanical durability

Mechanical durability The mechanical durability of an apparatus is expressed by the number of noload operating cycles (each operating cycle consists of one closing and opening operation) which can be effected before it becomes necessary to service or replace any of its mechanical parts (however, normal maintenance may be permitted). Electrical durability The electrical durability of an apparatus is expressed by the number of on-load operating cycles and gives the contact resistance to electrical wear under the service conditions stated in the relevant product Standard.

2.3 Types of releases

A circuit-breaker must control and protect, in case of faults or malfunctioning, the connected elements of a plant. In order to perform this function, after detection of an anomalous condition, the release intervenes in a definite time by opening the interrupting part. The protection releases fitted with ABB SACE moulded-case and air circuitbreakers can control and protect any plant, from the simplest ones to those

1 1.6 2 2.5 Circuit-breaker In [A] Magnetic type Thermal [A]MO 1.1-1.6 1.4-2 1.8-2.5 T1 10xIn T2 10xIn 16 20 25 (MO*)13xIn 13 21 26 33 (MO*)6-12xIn T3 10xIn 3xIn (MO*)6-12xIn I3 [A] T4 10xIn 5-10xIn (MO*)6-14xIn T5 5-10xIn 2.5-5xIn S6 5-10xIn

3.2 4 5 6.3 2.2-3.2 2.8-4 3.5-5 4.4-6.3 32 42 40 52 50 65 63 84

8 5.6-8 80

8.5 MO

10 7-10 100

110

11 12.5 16 MO 8.8-12.5 11-16 500 125 500 145 163

20 25 32 40 14-20 18-25 22-32 28-40 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 120-240 192-384

320 60-140 150-350

320

*Note: MO Magnetic only

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with particular requirements, thanks to their wide setting possibilities of both thresholds and tripping times. Among the devices sensitive to overcurrents, the following can be considered: thermomagnetic releases and magnetic only releases; microprocessor-based releases; residual current devices. The choice and adjusting of protection releases are based both on the requirements of the part of plant to be protected, as well as on the coordination with other devices; in general, discriminating factors for the selection are the required threshold, time and curve characteristic.

2.3.1 THERMOMAGNETIC RELEASES AND MAGNETIC ONLY RELEASES

The thermomagnetic releases use a bimetal and an electromagnet to detect overloads and short-circuits; they are suitable to protect both alternating and direct current networks. The following table shows the available rated currents and the relevant magnetic settings.

50 35-50 500 500

52 MO

63 44-63 630 630

80 56-80 800 800 480-960 800 400

100 70-100 1000 1000 600-1200 1000 400 600-1200 500-1000 600-1400

125 88-125 1250 1250

160 112-160 1600 1600

200 140-200

250 175-250

320 224-320

400 280-400

500 350-500

630 441-630

800 560-800

314-624 630 400 500 314-728

1250 400 750-1500 625-1250 750-1750

1600 480 960-1920 800-1600 960-2240

2000 600 1200-2400 1000-2000 1200-2800

2500 750

400-800 480-1120

1250-2500

1600-3200 1600-3200 800-1600 2000-4000 1000-2000 2500-5000 1250-2500 3150-6300 1600-3200 4000-8000

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For example, a circuit-breaker type T2, with rated current In equal to 2.5 A, is available in two versions: - thermomagnetic with adjustable thermal current I1 from 1.8 up to 2.5 A and fixed magnetic current I3 equal to 25 A; - magnetic only (MO) with fixed magnetic current I3 equal to 33 A.

2.3.2 ELECTRONIC RELEASES

These releases are connected with current transformers (three or four according to the number of conductors to be protected), which are positioned inside the circuit-breaker and have the double functions of supplying the power necessary to the proper functioning of the release (self-supply) and of detecting the value of the current flowing inside the live conductors; therefore they are compatible with alternating current networks only. The signal coming from the transformers and from the Rogowsky coils is processed by the electronic component (microprocessor) which compares it with the set thresholds. When the signal exceeds the thresholds, the trip of the circuit-breaker is operated through an opening solenoid which directly acts on the circuit-breaker operating mechanism. In case of auxiliary power supply in addition to self-supply from the current transformers, the voltage shall be 24 Vdc 20%.

Rated Current In [A] PR221 PR222 PR211/PR212 PR222/MP PR212/MP PR221(1) PR222 PR211/PR212 PR221(1) PR222 PR211/PR212 PR222/MP PR212/MP

10 4-10

25 10-25

63 25-63

100 40-100 40-100 40-100

160 64-160 64-160 64-160 160-1600 96-1600 160-1600 240-1920 960-2080

200

250 100-250 100-250

320 128-320 128-320 128-320

L Function

80-200 250-2500 150-2500 250-2500 375-3000 1200-2600

S Function

10-100

25-250

63-630

100-1000 60-1000 100-1000 150-1200 600-1300

320-3200 192-3200 320-3200 480-3200* 1920-4160

10-100

25-250

63-630

I Function

(1)

For T2 only: S function is in alternative to I function * For T5 480-3840

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Besides the standard protection functions, releases provide: - measurements of the main characteristics of the plant: voltage, frequency, power, energy and harmonics (PR112-PR113); - serial communication with remote control for a complete management of the plant (PR212-PR222-PR112-PR113, equipped with dialogue unit).

CURRENT TRANSFORMER SIZE

Rated Current In [A] Circuit- breaker Iu[A] T2 T4 T5 S6 S7 S8 160 250 320 400 630 800 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 10 25 63 100 160 250 320 400 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200

400 160-400 160-400 160-400 400-4000 240-4000 400-4000 600-4800 2400-5200

630 252-630 252-630 320-800 252-630 630-6300 378-6300

800

1000

1250

1600

2000

2500

3200

400-1000

500-1250 400-1000

640-1600

800-2000

1000-2500

1280-3200

800-8000 630-6300 945-6300 1200-9600 3780-8190

1000-10000

1250-12500

1600-1600

2000-20000

2500-25000

3200-32000

1500-12000 6000-13000

2875-15000

2400-19200

3000-24000

3750-30000

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CURRENT TRANSFORMER SIZE
Rated Current In [A] Circuit- breaker Iu[A] E1B E1N E2B E2N 800 1250 1600 2000 1250 1600 2000 E2L E3N E3S E3H 1250 1600 2500 3200 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 E3L E4S E4H E4S/f E6H E6H/f E6V 2000 2500 4000 3200 4000 4000 5000 6300 5000 6300 3200 4000 5000 6300 250 400 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6300

Rated Current In [A] PR111 Function PR112/PR113

250 100250 2502500 1502500 3753000 3753750

400 160400 4004000 2404000 6004800 6006000

800 320800 8008000 4808000 12009600 120012000

1000 4001000 100010000 60010000 150012000 150015000

1250 5001250 125012500 75012500 187515000 187518750

S PR111 Function PR112/PR113 I PR111 Function PR112/PR113

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2.3.2.1 PROTECTION FUNCTIONS OF ELECTRONIC RELEASES

The protection functions available for the electronic releases are: L - Overload protection with inverse long time delay Function of protection against overloads with inverse long time delay and constant specific let-through energy; it cannot be excluded. L - Overload protection in compliance with Std. IEC 60255-3 Function of protection against overloads with inverse long time delay and trip curves complying with IEC 60255-3; applicable in the coordination with fuses and with medium voltage protections. S - Short-circuit protection with adjustable delay Function of protection against short-circuit currents with adjustable delay; thanks to the adjustable delay, this protection is particularly useful when it is necessary to obtain selective coordination between different devices. D - Directional short-circuit protection with adjustable delay The directional protection, which is similar to function S, can intervene in a different way according to the direction of the short-circuit current; particularly suitable in meshed networks or with multiple supply lines in parallel. I - Short-circuit protection with instantaneous trip Function for the instantaneous protection against short-circuit. G - Earth fault protection with adjustable delay Function protecting the plant against earth faults. U - Phase unbalance protection Protection function which intervenes when an excessive unbalance between the currents of the single phases protected by the circuit-breaker is detected. OT - Self-protection against overtemperature Protection function controlling the opening of the circuit-breaker when the temperature inside the release can jeopardize its functioning. UV - Undervoltage protection Protection function which intervenes when the phase voltage drops below the preset threshold.

1600 6401600 160016000 96016000 240019200 240024000

2000 8002000 200020000 120020000 300024000 300030000

2500 10002500 250025000 150025000 375030000 375037500

3200 12803200 320032000 192032000 480038400 480048000

4000 16004000 400040000 240040000 600048000 600060000

5000 20005000 500050000 300050000 750060000 750075000

6300 25206300 630063000 378063000 945075600 945094500

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OV - Overvoltage protection Protection function which intervenes when the phase voltage exceeds the preset threshold. RV - Residual voltage protection Protection which identifies anomalous voltages on the neutral conductor. RP - Reverse power protection Protection which intervenes when the direction of the active power is opposite to normal operation. R - Protection against rotor blockage Function intervening as soon as conditions are detected, which could lead to the block of the rotor of the protected motor during operation. Iinst - Very fast instantaneous protection against short-circuit This particular protection function has the aim of maintaining the integrity of the circuit-breaker and of the plant in case of high currents requiring delays lower than those guaranteed by the protection against instantaneous shortcircuit. This protection must be set exclusively by ABB SACE and cannot be excluded. The following table summarizes the types of electronic release and the functions they implement:
SERIES Tmax SIZE T2 T4-T5 RELEASE PR221DS LS PR221DS I PR221DS LS/I PR222DS/P LSI PR222DS/P LSIG PR222MP LRIU PR211/P LI PR211/P I PR212/P LSI PR212/P LSIG PR212/MP LRIU PR111/P LI PR111/P LSI PR111/P LSIG PR112/P LSI PR112/P LSIG PR113/P LSIG PROTECTION FUNCTION L-S or L-I I L-S-I L-S-I L-S-I-G L-R-I-U L-I I L-S-I L-S-I-G L-R-I-U L-I L-S-I L-S-I-G L-S-I-OT L-S-I-G-OT L-S-I-G-D-UV-OV-RV-U-RP-OT

Isomax

S6-S7 S6-S7-S8 S6-S7 E1-E2-E3-E4-E6

Emax

The settings and curves of the single protection functions are reported in the chapter 3.2.2 2.3.3 RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICES

The residual current releases are associated with the circuit-breaker in order to obtain two main functions in a single device: - protection against overloads and short-circuits; - protection against indirect contacts (presence of voltage on exposed conductive parts due to loss of insulation). Besides, they can guarantee an additional protection against the risk of fire deriving from the evolution of small fault or leakage currents which are not detected by the standard protections against overload. Residual current devices having a rated residual current not exceeding 30 mA are also used as a means for additional protection against direct contact in case of failure of the relevant protective means. Their logic is based on the detection of the vectorial sum of the line currents through an internal or external toroid. This sum is zero under service conditions or equal to the earth fault current (I) in case of earth fault. 34 ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

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When the release detects a residual current different from zero, it opens the circuit-breaker through an opening solenoid. As we can see in the picture the protection conductor or the equipotential conductor have to be installed outside the eventual external toroid.

Generic distribution system (IT, TT, TN)

L1 L2 L3 N PE Circuit-breaker

Opening solenoid Load

ASDC008002F0201

Protective conductor

The operating principle of the residual current release makes it suitable for the distribution systems TT, IT (even if paying particular attention to the latter) and TN-S, but not in the systems TN-C. In fact, in these systems, the neutral is used also as protective conductor and therefore the detection of the residual current would not be possible if the neutral passes through the toroid, since the vectorial sum of the currents would always be equal to zero.

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One of the main characteristics of a residual current release is its minimum rated residual current In. This represents the sensitivity of the release. According to their sensitivity to the fault current, the residual current circuitbreakers are classified as: - type AC: a residual current device for which tripping is ensured in case of residual sinusoidal alternating current, in the absence of a dc component whether suddenly applied or slowly rising; - type A: a residual current device for which tripping is ensured for residual sinusoidal alternating currents in the presence of specified residual pulsating direct currents, whether suddenly applied or slowly rising. - type B residual current device for which tripping is ensured for residual sinusoidal alternating currents in presence of specified residual pulsanting direct currents whether suddenly applied or slowy rising, for residual directs may result from rectifying circuits.

Form of residual current

Correct functioning of residual current devices

Type
AC A B

Sinusoidal ac

suddenly applied + slowly rising + +

suddenly applied

with or without 0,006A

Pulsating dc

slowly rising

Smooth dc

In presence of electrical apparatuses with electronic components (computers, photocopiers, fax etc.) the earth fault current might assume a non sinusoidal shape but a type of a pulsating unidirectional dc shape. In these cases it is necessary to use a residual current release classified as type A. In presence of rectifying circuits (i.e. single phase connection with capacitive load causing smooth direct current, three pulse star connection or six pulse bridge connection, two pulse connection line-to-line) the earth fault current might assume a unidirectional dc shape. 36 ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

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In these case it is necessary to use a residual current release classified as type B. The following table shows the main characteristics of ABB SACE residual current devices; they can be mounted both on circuit-breakers as well as on switch disconnectors (in case of fault currents to earth lower than the apparatus breaking capacity), are type A devices and they do not need auxiliary supply since they are self-supplied.
RC221 T1-T2-T3 T1-T2-T3 T1D-T3D T1D-T3D Primary service voltage [V] 85-500 85-500 Rated service current [A] 250 250 Rated residual current trip In [A] 0.03-0.1-0.30.03-0.05-0.10.5-1-3 0.3-0.5-1 3-5-10 Time limit for non-trip (at 2x In) [s] Instantaneous Inst.-0.1-0.20.3-0.5-1-2-3 Tolerance over Trip times [%] 20 Suitable for circuit-breaker type RC222 T4 T5 T4D T5D 85-500 85-500 250 400 0.03-0.05-0.10.03-0.05-0.10.3-0.5-1 0.3-0.5-1 3-5-10 3-5-10 Inst.-0.1-0.2Inst.-0.1-0.20.3-0.5-1-2-3 0.3-0.5-1-2-3 20 20

Note: for detailed information, please consult the relevant technical catalogues.

Along with the family of residual current releases illustrated previously, ABB SACE is developing the RC223 (B type) residual current release, which can only be combined with the Tmax T4 four-pole circuit-breaker in the fixed or plug-in version. It is characterized by the same types of reference as the RC222 (S and AE type) release, but can also boast conformity with type B operation, which guarantees sensitivity to residual fault currents with alternating, alternating pulsating and direct current components. Apart from the signals and settings typical of the RC222 residual current release, the RC223 also allows selection of the maximum threshold of sensitivity to the residual fault frequency (3 steps: 400 700 1000 Hz). It is therefore possible to adapt the residual current device to the different requirements of the industrial plant according to the prospective fault frequencies generated on the load side of the release. ABB SACE moulded-case circuit-breakers series Isomax1 and Tmax and air circuit-breakers series Emax1 can be combined with the switchboard residual current relay type RCQ, type A, with separate toroid (to be installed externally on the line conductors).
1

up to 2000 A rated currents RCQ 80 500 48125 0.03 0.05 - 0.1 - 0.3 0.5 1 3 5 10 - 30 0 - 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.3 - 0.5 0.7 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 20

ac dc Trip threshold adjustements In 1st range of adjustements 2nd range of adjustements Trip time adjustement Tolerance over Trip times

Power supply voltage

[V] [V] [A] [A] [s] [%]

Note: for detailed information, please consult the relevant technical catalogues.

The versions with adjustable trip times allow to obtain a residual current protection system coordinated from a discrimination point of view, from the main switchboard up to the ultimate load.

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3 General characteristics
3.1 Electrical characteristics of circuit-breakers

Tmax moulded-case
Rated uninterrupted current, Iu [A] Poles No. Poles Rated operational voltage, Ue (ac) 50-60 Hz (dc) [A] [No.] [V] [V] [kV] [V] [V]

Tmax T1 1P
160 1 240 125 8 500 3000 B 25 (*) 25 (at 125 V) 75% 52.5 7 A IEC 60947-2 F FC Cu 25000 240 8000 120 25.4 (1 pole) 70 130 0.4 (1 pole)
R = Rear orientated HR = Rear in horizontal flat bar

Tmax T1
160 3/4 690 500 8 800 3000 C 40 25 15 10 4 25 30 25

Rated impulse withstand voltage, Uimp Rated insulation voltage, Ui Test voltage at industrial frequency for 1 min. Test voltage at industrial frequency for 1 min. Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity, Icu (ac) 50-60 Hz 220/230 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 380/415 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 440 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 500 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 690 V [kA] (dc) 250 V - 2 poles in series [kA] (dc) 250 V - 3 poles in series [kA] (dc) 500 V - 2 poles in series [kA] (dc) 500 V - 3 poles in series [kA] (dc) 750 V - 3 poles in series [kA] Rated service short-circuit breaking capacity, Ics (ac) 50-60 Hz 220/230 V [%Icu] (ac) 50-60 Hz 380/415 V [%Icu] (ac) 50-60 Hz 440 V [%Icu] (ac) 50-60 Hz 500 V [%Icu] (ac) 50-60 Hz 690 V [%Icu] Rated short-circuit making capacity, Icm (ac) 50-60 Hz 220/230 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 380/415 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 440 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 500 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 690 V [kA] Opening time (415 V) [ms] Opening time (415 V) Utilization category (EN 60947-2) Isolation behaviour Reference standard Releases: thermomagnetic T fixed, M fixed TMF T adjustable, M fixed TMD T adjustable, M adjustable (510 x In) TMA T adjustable, M fixed (3 x In) TMG T adjustable, M adjustable (2.55 x In) TMG magnetic only MA electronic PR221DS-LS/I PR221DS-I PR222DS/P-LSI PR222DS/P-LSIG PR222DS/PD-LSI PR222DS/PD-LSIG PR222MP Interchangeability Versions Terminals fixed plug-in withdrawable Fixing on DIN rail Mechanical life [No. operations] [No. hourly operations] Electrical life @ 415 V ac [No. operations] [No. hourly operations] Basic dimensions - fixed version L [mm] 4 poles L [mm] D [mm] H [mm] Weight fixed 3/4 poles [kg] plug-in 3/4 poles [kg] withdrawable 3/4 poles [kg]
TERMINAL CAPTION F = Front EF = Front extended ES = Front extended spread FC Cu = Front for copper cables FC CuAl = Front for CuAl cables

B 25 16 10 8 3 16 20 16 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 52.5 32 17 13.6 4.3 7

N 50 36 22 15 6 36 40 36

75% 75% 100% 50% (25 kA) 75% 50% 75% 50% 75% 50% 84 52.5 30 17 5.9 6 A IEC 60947-2 105 75.6 46.2 30 9.2 5

F FC Cu-EF-FC CuAl -HR DIN EN 50022 25000 240 8000 120 76 102 70 130 0.9/1.2
VR = Rear in vertical flat bar MC = Multicable

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Tmax T2
160 3/4 690 500 8 800 3000 N 65 36 30 25 6 36 40 36 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 143 75.6 63 52.5 9.2 3 S 85 50 45 30 7 50 55 50 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 187 105 94.5 63 11.9 3 H 100 70 55 36 8 70 85 70 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 220 154 121 75.6 13.6 3 L 120 85 75 50 10 85 100 85 100% 75% (70 kA) 75% 75% 75% 264 187 165 105 17 3 N 50 36 25 20 5 36 40 36

Tmax T3
250 3/4 690 500 8 800 3000 S 85 50 40 30 8 50 55 50 N 70 36 30 25 20 36 25 16 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 154 75.6 63 52.5 40 5

Tmax T4
250/320 3/4 690 750 8 1000 3500 H 100 70 65 50 40 70 50 36 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Tmax T5
400/630 3/4 690 750 8 1000 3500 H 100 70 65 50 40 70 50 36

S 85 50 40 30 25 50 36 25 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 187 105 84 63 52.5 5

L 200 120 100 85 70 100 70 50 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

V 200 200 180 150 80 100 100 70 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 660 440 396 330 176 5

N 70 36 30 25 20 36 25 16 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 154 75.6 63 52.5 40 6

S 85 50 40 30 25 50 36 25

L 200 120 100 85 70 100 70 50

V 200 200 180 150 80 100 100 70

75% 50% 75% 50% (27 kA) 75% 50% 75% 50% 75% 50% 105 75.6 52.5 40 7.7 7 187 105 84 63 13.6 6

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%(1) 100%(2) 100% 100%(1) 100%(2) 100%(2) 187 220 440 105 154 264 84 143 220 63 105 187 52.5 84 154 6 6 6 A (630 A) - B (400 A)(3) IEC 60947-2 660 440 396 330 176 6

A IEC 60947-2 (MF up to In 12.5 A) F-P F-FC Cu-FC CuAl-EF-ES-R F-FC Cu-FC CuAl-EF-ES-R DIN EN 50022 25000 240 8000 120 90 120 70 130 1.1/1.5 1.5/1.9
F P = Fixed circuit-breakers = Plug-in circuit-breakers

A IEC 60947-2 F-P F-FC Cu-FC Cu Al-EF-ES-R F-FC Cu-FC Cu Al-EF-ES-R DIN EN 50022 25000 240 8000 120 105 140 70 150 2.1/3 2.7/3.7

220 440 154 264 143 220 105 187 84 154 5 5 A IEC 60947-2

(up to 50 A) F-P-W F-FC Cu-FC CuAl-EF-ES-R-MC EF-ES-HR-VR-FC Cu-FC CuAl EF-ES-HR-VR-FC Cu-FC CuAl 20000 240 8000 (250 A) - 6000 (320 A) 120 105 140 103.5 205 2.35/3.05 3.6/4.65 3.85/4.9
(1) (2) (3)

F-P-W F-FC Cu-FC CuAl-EF-ES-R EF-ES-HR-VR-FC Cu-FC CuAl EF-ES-HR-VR-FC Cu-FC CuAl 20000 120 7000 (400 A) - 5000 (630 A) 60 140 184 103.5 205 3.25/4.15 5.15/6.65 5.4/6.9
Notes: in the plug-in version of T2 and T3 the maximum setting is derated by 10% at 40 C

W = Withdrawable circuit-breakers

(*) The breaking capacity for settings In=16 A and In= 20 A is 16 kA

75% for T5 630 50% for T5 630 Icw = 5 kA

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3 General characteristics
SACE Isomax moulded-case circuit-breakers
Rated uninterrupted current, Iu Poles Rated operational voltage, Ue [A] No. [V] [V] [kV] [V] [V]

(ac) 50-60Hz (dc) Rated impulse withstand voltage, Uimp Rated insulation voltage, Ui Test voltage at industrial frequency for 1 min. Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity, Icu (ac) 50-60 Hz 220/230 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 380/415 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 440 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 500 V [kA] (ac) 50-60 Hz 690 V [kA] (dc) 250 V - 2 poles in series [kA] (dc) 500 V - 2 poles in series [kA] (dc) 500 V - 3 poles in series [kA] (dc) 750 V - 3 poles in series [kA] Rated short-circuit service breaking capacity, Ics (2) [%Icu] Rated short-circuit making capacity (415 V) Icm [kA] Opening time (415V at Icu) [ms] Rated short-time withstand current for 1 s, Icw [kA] Utilization category (EN 60947-2) Isolation behaviour IEC 60947-2, EN 60947-2 Releases: thermomagnetic T adjustable, M adjustable TMA T adjustable, M fixed 2,5 In TMG with microprocessor PR211/P (I-LI) PR212/P (LSI-LSIG) Interchangeability Versions Terminals fixed

Mechanical life Electrical life (at 415 V) Basic dimensions, fixed

plug-in withdrawable (3) [No. operations / operations per hours] [No. operations / operations per hours] 3/4 poles L [mm] D [mm] H [mm] [kg] [kg] [kg]
(3) The withdrawable version circuit-breakers must be fitted with the front flange for the lever operating mechanism or with its alternative accessories, such as the rotary handle or the motor operator

Weights

fixed plug-in withdrawable

3/4 poles 3/4 poles 3/4 poles

(1) All the versions with Icu=35kA are certified at 36kA (2) For S6 N/S/H circuit-breakers the performance percentage of Ics at 690V is reduced by 25%.

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S6 800 3-4 690 750 8 800 3000 N 65 35 (1) 30 25 20 35 20 16 S 85 50 45 35 22 50 35 20 H 100 65 50 40 25 65 50 35 L 200 100 80 65 30 100 65 50 75% 220 7 S 85 50 40 35 20 S7 1250 - 1600 3-4 690 8 800 3000 H 100 65 55 45 25 S8 2000 - 2500 - 3200 3-4 690 8 690 2500 L 200 100 80 70 35 H 85 85 70 50 40 50% 187 20 35 B V 120 120 100 70 50 50% 264 20

100% 100% 100% 74 105 143 10 9 8 10 B

100% 75% 50% 105 143 220 22 22 22 15 (1250A) - 20 (1600A) B

F F (2000-2500A) - VR

F-W F - EF - ES - FC CuAl RC - R EF - HR - VR 20000/120 5000/60 210/280 103.5 268 9.5 / 12 12.1 / 15.1
KEY TO VERSIONS F = Fixed P = Plug-in W = Withdrawable KEY TO TERMINALS F = Front EF = Extended front ES = Extended spreaded front

F-W F - EF - ES FC CuAl (1250A) HR - VR EF - HR - VR 10000/120 7000(1250A)5000(1600A)/20 210/280 138.5 406 17 / 22 21.8 / 29.2
FC CuAl = Front for copper or aluminium cables R = Rear threaded RC = Rear for copper or aluminium cables HR = Rear horizontal flat bar

10000/20 2500(2500A)/201500(3200A)/10 406/556 242 400 57/76 VR = Rear vertical flat bar

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3 General characteristics
Tmax moulded-case circuit-breakers for motor protection
Tmax T2
Rated uninterrupted current, Iu Rated current, In Poles Rated operational voltage,Ue [A] [A] [No.] [V] [V] [kV] [V] [V] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA] [%Icu] [%Icu] [%Icu] [%Icu] [%Icu] [%Icu] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA] [ms] N 65 36 30 25 6 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 143 75.6 63 52.5 9.2 3 S 85 50 45 30 7 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 187 105 94.5 63 11.9 3 160 1100 3 690 500 8 800 3000 H 100 70 55 36 8 L 120 85 75 50 10

(ac) 50-60 Hz (dc)

Rated impulse withstand voltage, Uimp Rated insulation voltage, Ui Test voltage at industrial frequency for 1 min. Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity, Icu (ac) 50-60 Hz 220/230 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 380/415 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 440 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 500 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 690 V Rated short-circuit service breaking capacity, Ics (ac) 50-60 Hz 220/230 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 380/415 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 440 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 500 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 690 V Rated short-circuit making capacity, Icm (ac) 50-60 Hz 220/230 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 380/415 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 440 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 500 V (ac) 50-60 Hz 690 V Opening time (415 V) Utilization category (EN 60947-2) Isolation behaviour Reference Standard Protection against short-circuit Magnetic only release MA Electronic release PR221DS-I Integrated protection (IEC 60947-4-1) Electronic release PR222MP Interchangeability Versions Terminals fixed plug-in withdrawable Fixing on DIN rail Mechanical life Electrical life @ 415 V ac AC Basic fixed version dimensions

100% 100% 100% 75% (70 kA) 100% 75% 100% 75% 100% 75% 220 154 121 75.6 13.6 3 264 187 165 105 17 3

A IEC 60947-2 (MF up to In 12.5 A) F-P F - FC Cu - FC CuAl - EF ES - R - FC CuAl F - FC Cu - FC CuAl - EF ES - R - FC CuAl DIN EN 50022 25000 240 8000 120 90 70 130 1.1 1.5
(1) (2)

Weight

fixed plug-in withdrawable

[No. operations] [No.hourly operations] [No. operations] [No.hourly operations] L [mm] D [mm] H [mm] [kg] [kg] [kg]
FC CuAl = Front for CuAl cables MC = Multicable HR = Rear in horizontal flat bar VR = Rear in vertical flat bar (*) Icw = 5 kA

TERMINAL CAPTION F = Front EF = Front extended ES = Front extended spread FC Cu = Front for copper cables R = Rear orientated

75% for T5 630 50% for T5 630

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Tmax T3
250 100200 3 690 500 8 800 3000 N S 50 85 36 50 25 40 20 30 5 8 75% 50% 75% 50% (27 kA) 75% 50% 75% 50% 75% 50% 105 75.6 52.5 40 7.7 7 A IEC 60947-2 F-P F - FC Cu - FC CuAl - EF ES - R - FC CuAl F - FC Cu - FC CuAl - EF ES - R - FC CuAl DIN EN 50022 25000 240 8000 120 105 70 150 2.1 2.7 187 105 84 63 13.6 6

Tmax T4
250, 320 10320 3 690 750 8 1000 3500 H 100 70 65 50 40 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 220 154 143 105 84 5 A IEC 60947-2

Tmax T5
400, 630 320, 400, 630 3 690 750 8 1000 3500 H L 100 200 70 120 65 100 50 85 40 70

N 70 36 30 25 20 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 154 75.6 63 52.5 40 5

S 85 50 40 30 25 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 187 105 84 63 52.5 5

L 200 120 100 85 70 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 440 264 220 187 154 5

V 300 200 180 150 80 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 660 440 396 330 176 5

N 70 36 30 25 20 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 154 75.6 63 52.5 40 6

S 85 50 40 30 25

V 300 200 180 150 80

100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%(1) 100%(2) 100%(1) 100%(2) 100%(2) 660 440 396 330 176 6

187 220 440 105 154 264 84 143 220 63 105 187 52.5 84 154 6 6 6 B (400 A)(*) - A (630 A) IEC 60947-2

F-P-W F - FC Cu - FC CuAl - EF - ES - R - MC EF - ES - FC Cu - FC CuAl - HR - VR EF - ES - FC Cu - FC CuAl - HR - VR 20000 240 8000 120 105 103.5 205 2.35 3.6 3.85

F-P-W F - FC Cu - FC CuAl - EF - ES - R EF - ES - FC Cu - FC CuAl - HR - VR EF - ES - FC Cu - FC CuAl - HR - VR 20000 120 7000 60 140 103.5 205 3.25 5.15 5.4

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3 General characteristics
SACE Isomax moulded-case circuit-breakers for motor protection
S6
Rated uninterrupted current, Iu Rated current, In Poles Rated operational voltage (ac) 50-60 Hz, Ue Rated impulse withstand voltage, Uimp Rated insulation voltage, Ui Test volta ge at industrial frequency for 1 minute Rated ultimate short-circuit braking capacity, Icu (ac) 50-60Hz 220/230V (ac) 50-60Hz 380/415V (ac) 50-60Hz 440V (ac) 50-60Hz 500V (ac) 50-60Hz 690V Rated service short-circuit braking capacity, Ics Rated short-circuit making capacity (415Vac), Icm Opening time (415Vac at Icu) Utilization category (EN 60947-2) Insulation behaviour Reference standard IEC 60947-2, EN60947-2 IEC 60947-4-1, EN60947-4-1 Microprocessor-base release PR212/MP (L-R-I-U) PR211/P (I) Interhambiability Versions Terminals Fixed Plug-in Withdrawable Mechanical life [A] [A] No [V] [kV] [V] [V] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA] [%Icu] [kA] [ms] N 65 35 (1) 30 25 20 100% (2) 74 10 630 / 800 630 / 800 3 690 8 800 3000 S 85 50 45 35 22 1 105 9 B H 100 65 50 40 25 100% (2) 143 8 L 200 100 80 65 30 0,75 220 7

F-W F - EF - ES - FCCuAl - R - RC EF - HR - VR 20000 120 210 103.5 268 9.5 12.1

Basic dimensions, fixed 3 poles

Weight

[No. of operations] [Operation per hour] L [mm] D [mm] H [mm] 3 poles fixed [kg] 3 poles plug-in [kg] 3 poles withdrawable [kg]

(1) All the versions with Icu=35kA are certified at 36kA (2) (3) For S6N/H circuit-breakers the percentage performance of Ics at 500V and 690V is reduced by 25%

KEY TO VERSIONS F = Fixed P = Plug-in W= Withdrawable

KEY TO TERMINALS F = Front EF = Extended front ES = Extended spreaded front

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S7
1250 / 1600 1000,1250 / 1600 3 690 8 8000 3000 H 100 65 55 45 25 0,75 143 22 B

S6
800 630 3 690 8 8000 3000 H 100 65 50 40 25 100% (2) (3) 143 8 B

S7
12150 1000 3 690 8 800 3000 L 200 100 80 65 35 0,75 220 7 S 85 50 40 35 20 1 105 22 B H 100 65 55 45 25 0,75 143 22

S 85 50 40 35 20 1 105 22

L 200 100 80 70 35 0,5 220 22

N 65 35(1) 30 25 20 100% (2) (3) 74 9

F-W F - EF -ES -FCCuAl (1250A) - HR - VR EF - HR - VR 10000 120 210 138.5 406 17 21.8 F-W F - EF - ES - FCCuAl - R - RC EF - HR - VR 20000 120 210 103.5 268 9.5 12.1 F-W F - EF -ES -FCCuAl - HR - VR EF - HR - VR 10000 120 210 138.5 406 17 21.8

FC CuAl = Front for copper or aluminium cables R = Rear threaded

RC = Rear for copper or aluminium cables HR = Rear horizontal flat bar VR = Rear vertical flat bar

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SACE Emax air circuit-breakers
Common data
Voltages Rated operational voltage Ue Rated insulation voltage Ui Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp Test voltage at industrial frequency for 1 min. Service temperature Storage temperature Frequency f Number of poles Version [V] [V] [kV] [V] [C] [C] [Hz] 690 ~ 1000 12

Performance levels Currents Rated uninterrupted current (at 40 C) Iu

3500 ~ -25....+70 -40....+70 50 - 60 3-4 Fixed -Withdrawable

Neutral pole capacity for four-pole circuit-breakers Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity Icu 220/230/380/400/415 V ~ 440 V ~ 500/660/690 V ~ Rated service short-circuit breaking capacity Ics 220/230/380/400/415 V ~ 440 V ~ 500/660/690 V ~ Rated short-time withstand current Icw

[A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [%Iu] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA] [kA]

(1s) (3s)

Rated short-circuit making capacity Icm 220/230/380/400/415 V ~ 440 V ~ 500/660/690 V ~ Utilization category (in accordance with IEC 60947-2) Isolation behavior (in accordance with IEC 60947-2) Overcurrent protection Microprocessor-based releases for ac applications Operating times Closing time (max) Breaking time for I<Icw (max) (1) Breaking time for I>Icw (max) Overall dimensions Fixed: H = 418 mm - D = 302 mm L (3/4 poles) Withdrawable: H = 461 mm - D = 396.5 mm L (3/4 poles) Weight (circuit-breaker complete with releases and CT, not including accessories) Fixed 3/4 poles Withdrawable 3/4 poles (including fixed part)

[kA] [kA] [kA]

[ms] [ms] [ms] [mm] [mm]

(1) Without intentional delays (2) Performance at 600 V is 100 kA (3) Performance at 500 V is 100 kA

[kg] [kg]

SACE Emax air circuit-breakers

Rated uninterrupted current (@ 40 C) Iu Mechanical life with regular routine maintenance Frequency Electrical life (440 V ~) (690 V ~) Frequency [A]

E1 B-N
800 25 60 10 10 30 1250 25 60 10 8 30 1250 25 60 15 15 30

E2 B-N
1600 25 60 12 10 30 2000 25 60 10 8 30

E2 L
1250 20 60 4 3 20 1600 20 60 3 2 20

[Operations x 1000] [Operations per hour] [Operations x 1000] [Operations x 1000] [Operations per hour]

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E1
B 800 1250 N 800 1250 B 1600 2000

E2
N 1250 1600 2000 L 1250 1600 N 2500 3200 S 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 100 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 65 165 165 165 B 80 70 30

E3
H 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 100 100 100 85 (2) 85 85 85 75 65 220 220 187 B 80 70 30 L 2000 2500 S 4000

E4
H 3200 4000 H 5000 6300

E6
V 3200 4000 5000 6300 50 150 150 100 125 125 100 100 85 330 330 220 B 80 70 30

100 42 42 36 42 42 36 36 36 88.2 88.2 75.6 B 80 70 30

100 50 50 36 50 50 36 50 36 105 105 75.6 B 80 70 30

100 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 88.2 88.2 88.2 B 80 70 30

100 65 65 55 65 65 55 55 42 143 143 121 B 80 70 30 296/386 324/414

100 130 110 85 130 110 65 10 286 242 187 A 80 70 12

100 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 143 143 143 B 80 70 30

100 130 110 85 130 110 65 15 286 242 187 A 80 70 12

50 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 165 165 165 B 80 70 30

50 100 100 85 (2)(3) 100 100 85 (3) 100 75 220 220 187 B 80 70 30

50 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 85 220 220 220 B 80 70 30

296/386 324/414

404/530 432/558

566/656 594/684

782/908 810/936

45/54 70/82

45/54 70/82

50/61 78/93

50/61 78/93

52/63 80/95

66/80 66/80 66/80 72/83 97/117 97/117 140/160 140/160 104/125 104/125 104/125 110/127 147/165 147/165 210/240 210/240

E3 N-S-H
1250 20 60 12 12 20 1600 20 60 10 10 20 2000 20 60 9 9 20 2500 20 60 8 7 20 3200 20 60 6 5 20

E3 L
2000 15 60 2 1.5 20 2500 15 60 1.8 1.3 20

E4 S-H
3200 15 60 7 7 10 4000 15 60 5 4 10 3200 12 60 5 5 10

E6 H-V
4000 12 60 4 4 10 5000 12 60 3 2 10 6300 12 60 2 1.5 10

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SACE Emax air circuit-breakers with full-size neutral conductor
E4S/f
Rated uninterrupted current (at 40 C) Iu [A] [A] 4000 4 690 80 80 75 80 80 75 80 75 176 B 746 774 120 170

E6H/f
5000 6300 4 690 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 85 220 B 1034 1062 165 250

Number of poles Rated operational voltage Ue [V ~] Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity Icu 220/230/380/400/415 V ~ [kA] 440 V ~ [kA] 500/660/690 V ~ [kA] Rated service short-circuit breaking capacity Ics 220/230/380/400/415 V ~ [kA] 440 V ~ [kA] 500/660/690 V ~ [kA] Rated short-time withstand current Icw (1s) [kA] (3s) [kA] Rated short-circuit making capacity Icm [kA] Utilization category (in accordance with IEC 60947-2) Isolation behavior (in accordance with IEC 60947-2) Overall dimensions Fixed: H = 418 mm - D = 302 mm L [mm] Withdrawable: H = 461 - D = 396.5 mm L [mm] Weight (circuit-breaker complete with releases and CT, not including accessories) Fixed [kg] Withdrawable (including fixed part) [kg]

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3 General characteristics
3.2 Trip curves
3.2.1 Trip curves of thermomagnetic and magnetic only releases

Trip curve thermomagnetic release T1 160 TMD In = 1663 A

103 t [s]

The overload protection function must not trip the breaker in 2 hours for current values which are lower than 1.05 times the set current, and must trip within 1.3 times the set current. By cold trip conditions, it is meant that the overload occurs when the circuit-breaker has not reached normal working temperature (no current flows through the circuit-breaker before the anomalous condition occurs); on the contrary by hot trip conditions refers to the circuit-breaker having reached the normal working temperature with the rated current flowing through, before the overload current occurs. For this reason cold trip conditions times are always greater than hot trip conditions times. The protection function against short-circuit is represented in the time-current curve by a vertical line, corresponding to the rated value of the trip threshold I3. In accordance with the Standard IEC 60947-2, the real value of this threshold is within the range 0.8I3 and 1.2I3. The trip time of this protection varies according to the electrical characteristics of the fault and the presence of other devices: it is not possible to represent the envelope of all the possible situations in a sufficiently clear way in this curve; therefore it is better to use a single straight line, parallel to the current axis. All the information relevant to this trip area and useful for the sizing and coordination of the plant are represented in the limitation curve and in the curves for the specific let-through energy of the circuit-breaker under short-circuit conditions.
104

102

10

In = 16 A I3 = 500 A

10-1

In = 20 A I3 = 500 A In = 25 A I3 = 500 A In = 32 A I3 = 500 A In = 40 A I3 = 500 A In = 5063 A I3 = 10 x In

10-2
1

10

102 x I1

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Trip curve thermomagnetic release T1 160 TMD In = 80160 A
103 t [s] 102

104

10

10-1
I3 = 10 x In

10-2

10-1

10

102 x I1

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve thermomagnetic release T2 160 MF I3 = 13 x In
103 t [s]

104

102

Overload limit

10

10-1

I3 = 13 x In

10-2
1 10

102 x In

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve thermomagnetic release T2 160 TMD In = 1.6100 A
103 t [s] 102

104

10

1
In = 1,612,5 A I3 = 10xIn In = 16 A I3 = 500 A In = 20 A I3 = 500 A

10-1

In = 25 A I3 = 500 A In = 32 A I3 = 500 A In = 40 A I3 = 500 A In = 50100 A I3 = 10 x In

10-2 1
10

102

x I1

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Trip curve thermomagnetic release T2 160 TMD In = 125160 A
103 t [s]

104

102

10

10-1
I3 = 10 x In

10-2

10-1

10

102 x I1

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve thermomagnetic release T2 160/T3 250 MA I3 = 612 x In
103 t [s] 102

104

Overload limit

10

10-1

I3 = 612 x In

10-2
1 10

102 x In

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Trip curve thermomagnetic release T3 250 TMD In = 63250 A
103 t [s]

104

102

10

10-1
I3 = 10 x In

10-2

10-1

10

102 x I1

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve thermomagnetic release T4 250 MA I3 = 614 x In
103 t [s] 102

104

Overload limit

10

10-1

I3 = 614 x In

10-2
1 10

102 x In

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Trip curve thermomagnetic release T3 250 TMG In = 63250 A
103 t [s] 102

104

10

In = 63 A I3 = 400 A In = 80 A I3 = 400 A In = 100 A I3 = 400 A In = 125 A I3 = 400 A In = 160 A I3 = 480 A

10-1

In = 200 A I3 = 600 A In = 250 A I3 = 750 A

10-2

10-1

10

102 x I1

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Trip curve thermomagnetic release T4 250 TMD In = 2050 A
103 t [s] 102

104

10

In = 20 A I3 = 320 A

10-1

In = 32-50 A I3 = 10 x In

10-2

10-1

10

102 x I1

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Trip curve thermomagnetic release T4 250/320 TMA In = 80320 A
103 t [s] 102

104

10

10-1
I3 = 510 x In

10-2 10-1 1 10 102 x I1

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Trip curve thermomagnetic release T5 400/630 TMA In = 320630 A
103

104

t [s] 102

10

10-1
I3 = 510 x In

10-2 10-1 1 10 102 x I1

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Trip curve thermomagnetic release T5 400/630 TMG In = 320630 A
103 t [s] 102

104

10

10-1
I3 = 2,55 x In

10-2 10-1 1 10 102 x I1

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Trip curve thermomagnetic release S6 800 TMG In = 800 A
103

104

t [s]
102

101

I3 = 2,5 x In

10-2 10-1 1 101 102

x I1

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Trip curve thermomagnetic release S6 800 TMA In = 800 A
103

104

t [s]
102

101

10-1

I3 = 510 x In

10-2
1,05

10-1

101

102

x I1

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Example of thermomagnetic release setting Consider a circuit-breaker type T1 160 In 160 and select, using the trimmer for thermal regulation, the current threshold, for example at 144 A; the magnetic trip threshold, fixed at 10ln, is equal to 1600 A. Note that, according to the conditions under which the overload occurs, that is either with the circuit-breaker at full working temperature or not, the trip of the thermal release varies considerably. For example, for an overload current of 600 A, the trip time is between 1.2 and 3.8 s for hot trip, and between 3.8 and 14.8 s for cold trip. For fault current values higher than 1600 A, the circuit-breaker trips instantaneously through magnetic protection. T1 160 - In 160 Time-Current curves

t [s] 104

103

102

14.8 s

101
3.8 s

1.2 s

10-2

101

102

103

104 I [A]

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3.2.2 Trip curves of electronic releases

Introduction The following figures show the curves of the single protection functions available in the electronic releases. The setting ranges and resolution are referred to setting operations to be carried out locally. L FUNCTION (overload protection)
t [s] 104

103

I1

102

t1
101

10-1

10-2 10-1 1 101 102

PR221 PR222 PR211 PR212 PR111 PR112 PR113

I1 (0.4 0.44 0.48 0.52 0.56 0.6 0.64 0.68 0.72 0.76 0.8 0.84 0.88 - 0.92 0.96 1) x In (0.41) x In with step 0.02 x In (0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.95 1) x In (0.4 0.5 0.55 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.875 0.9 0.925 0.95 - 0.975 1) x In (0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.95 1) x In (0.4 1) x In with step 0.01 x In
(1)

t1 3s - 6s (@ 6 x I1) for T2 3s - 12s (@ 6 x I1) for T4, T5 3s - 6s - 9s - 18(1)s (@ 6xI1) A= 3s; B= 6s; C= 12s; D= 18s (@ 6 x I1) A= 3s; B= 6s; C= 12s; D= 18s (@ 6 x I1) A= 3s; B= 6s; C= 12s; D= 18s (@ 6 x I1) 3 144s with step 3s (@ 3 x I1)

x In

for T4 In = 320 A and T5 In = 630 A t1 = 12s. t1 10 % (up to 6 x In) 20 % (over 6 x In) 10 % 10 % (up to 2 x In) 20 % (over 2 x In) 10 % (up to 3 x In) 20 % (over 3 x In) 10 % (up to 4 x In) 20 % (over 4 x In)

I1 PR221
PR222

Here below the tolerances:

1.11.3 x I1 1.11.3 x I1 1.051.3 x I1 1.11.2 x I1 1.11.2 x I1

PR221 PR211 PR111 PR112 PR113

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S FUNCTION (short-circuit protection with time delay)
t [s] 104

(I2t=k, t=k)

103

102

I2

101

I2t=k

t2

10-1

10-2 10-1 1 101 102

PR221 PR222 PR211 PR212 PR111 PR112 PR113

I2 (1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 10 OFF) x In 0.610 x In with step 0.6 x In (1 2 3 4 6 8 10 OFF) x In (0.6 10 OFF) x In with step 0.1 x In

t2 0.1s - 0.25s (@ 8 x I2) 0.05s - 0.1s - 0.25s - 0.5s (@ 8 x In)

x In

A= 0.05s; B= 0.1s; C= 0.25s; D= 0.5s (@ 8 x I2) 0.05 0.75s with step 0.01s (@ 10 x I2)

Here below the tolerances:

I2 10 % (T4-T5) PR221 10 % (up to 2 x In) 20 % (over 2 x In) PR222 10 % PR211 10 % PR212 PR111 10 % PR112 7 % (up to 4 x In) PR113 10 % (over 4 x In)
(1)

t2 10 % up to 6 x In (T4-T5) 20 % over to 6 x In (T4-T5) 20 % (T2) 10 %(1) 20 % 20 % (I2t=k) the best between 20 % and 50 ms (t=k) the best between 10 % and 50 ms (up to 4 x In, with t=k) the best between 15 % and 50 ms (over 4 x In, with t=k) 15 % (up to 4 x In, with I2t=k) 20 % (over 4 x In, with I2t=k)

Tollerance 10ms up to t2 = 0.1s.

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I FUNCTION (short-circuit istantaneous protection)
t [s] 104

103

102

101

I3
1

10-1
1SDC008008F0001

10-2 10-1 1 101 102

PR221 PR222 PR211 PR212 PR111 PR112 PR113

I3 (1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 10 OFF) x In (1.5 2.5 3 4 3.5 4.5 5 5.5 6.5 7 7.5 8 9 9.5 10.5 12 OFF) x In(1) (1.5 2 4 6 8 10 12 OFF) x In (1.5 15 OFF) x In with step 0.1 x In
(1)

x In

for T4 In = 320 A and T5 In = 630 A I3 max = 10 x In Tripping time: 25 ms 25 ms 25 ms 35 ms up to 3 x In 30 ms over 3 x In 25 ms

PR221 PR222 PR211 PR212 PR111 PR112 PR113

I3 10 % (T4-T5) 20 % (T2) 10 % 20 % 20 %

Here below the tolerances:

10 % up to 4 x In 15 % over 4 x In

The given tolerances are valid only if the release is self-supplied in steady state condition with two-phase or three-phase power supply.

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G FUNCTION (earth fault protection) (I2t=k, t=k)

t [s] 104

103

I4
102

101

t4

10-1

I2t=k
10-2 10-1 1 101 102

x In
I4 PR111
(1)

(0.2 0.25 0.45 0.55 0.75 0.8 1 OFF) x In

t4 0.1s up to 3.15x14; 0.2s up to 2.25x14 0.4s up to 1.6x14; 0.8s up to 1.10x14 A= 0.1s; B= 0.2s; C= 0.4s; D= 0.8s (@ 4 x I4) 0.1 1s with step 0.05s (@ 4 x I4)

(0.2 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.9 1 OFF) x In PR212 PR111 (1) PR112 (0.2 1 OFF) x In with step 0.02 x In PR113
(1)

only with I2t=k characteristic only. t4 20 % 20 % 20 % 20 % (I2t=k) the best between 10 % and 50 ms (t=k) up to 4 x In 15 % (I2t=k) the best between 10 % and 50 ms (t=k) up to 4 x In

Here below the tolerances:

PR222 PR212 PR111 (1) PR112 PR113 I4 10 % 20 % 10 % 10 % 7 % up to 4 x In

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t=k

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Trip curve electronic releases T2 160 PR221DS L-S Functions
103 104
0,4 1 1,5 2 2,5

0,4-0,44-0,48-0,52-0,56-0,60-0,64-0,680,72-0,76-0,80-0,84-0,88-0,92-0,96-1
1

t [s]
102

B A

B A

3 3,5 4,5 5,5 6,5 7 7,5 8 8,5 9 10

101

C B
102
Up to In = 10 A

10-1

10-2
TSTM0006

10-3 10-1 1

101

x In

10-1

10 Iu [kA]

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Trip curve electronic releases T2 160 PR221DS L-I Functions
10 3

10 4
0,4 1 1,5 1

0,4-0,44-0,48-0,52-0,56-0,60-0,64-0,680,72-0,76-0,80-0,84-0,88-0,92-0,96-1

t [s]
10 2

2 2,5

B A

B A

3,5 4,5 5,5 6,5 7 7,5 8 8,5 9 10

10 1 102
Up to In = 10 A

10 -1

10 -2
TSTM0005

10 -3 10 -1 1 10 1

x In

10 -1

10 Iu [kA]

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Trip curve electronic releases T4 250/320 T5 400/630 PR221DS L-I Functions
103 t [s] 102

104

0,4-0,44-0,48-0,52-0,56-0,6-0,64-0,68-0,72-0,76-0,8-0,84-0,88-0,92-0,96-1

0,4 1

1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4,5 5,5 6,5 7 7,5

8 8,5

9 10

10 102 1

10-1

T4

T5

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 10 x In

10 Iu [kA]

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Trip curve electronic releases T4 250/320 T5 400/630 PR221DS L-S Functions
0,4 1 1

104

0,4-0,44-0,48-0,52-0,56-0,6-0,64-0,68-0,72-0,76-0,8-0,84-0,88-0,92-0,96-1

1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4,5 5,5 6,5 7 7,5 8 8,5

9 10

103

t [s] 102

10 102 1

10-1

T4

T5

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 10 x In

10 Iu [kA]

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Trip curve electronic releases T4 250/320 T5 400/630 PR222DS/P and PR222DS/PD L-S-I Functions (I2t const = ON)
t [s] 102
0,6

104

0,4-0,42-0,44-0,46-0,48-0,5-0,52-0,54-0,56-0,58-0,6-0,62-0,64-0,66-0,680,7-0,72-0,74-0,76-0,78-0,8-0,82-0,84-0,86-0,88-0,9-0,92-0,94-0,96-0,98-1
0,4 1 1,2 1,8 2,4 3 3,6 4,2 5,8 6,4 7 7,6 8,2 8,8 9,4 10 5,5 2,5 3 4 4,5 5 6,5 7 7,5 8 1,5 9 9,5 10,5 12

103

10

I2t ON

102

10-1

T4

T5

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 10 x In

10 Iu [kA]

Note: The dotted curve of function L corresponds to the maximum delay (t1) which can be set at 6xl1, in the case where 320 A CTs are used for T4 and 630 A for T5. For all the CT sizes t1=18s, except with 320 A CT (T4) and 630 A (T5) where t1=12s. For T4 In = 320 A and T5 In = 630 A I3 max = 10 x In

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases T4 250/320 T5 400/630 PR222DS/P and PR222DS/PD L-S-I Functions (I2t const = OFF)
t [s] 102
1,5

104

0,4-0,42-0,44-0,46-0,48-0,5-0,52-0,54-0,56-0,58-0,6-0,62-0,64-0,66-0,680,7-0,72-0,74-0,76-0,78-0,8-0,82-0,84-0,86-0,88-0,9-0,92-0,94-0,96-0,98-1
0,4 1 1,8 2,4 3 3,6 4,2 5,8 6,4 7 7,6 8,2 8,8 9,4 10

103
2,5 3 4 4,5 5 5,5 6,5 7 7,5 8 0,6 1,2 9 9,5 10,5 12

10

I2t OFF

102

T4

T5

10-1

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 10 x In 10 Iu [kA]

Note: The dotted curve of function L corresponds to the maximum delay (t1) which can be set at 6xl1, in the case where 320 A CTs are used for T4 and 630 A for T5. For all the CT sizes t1=18s, except with 320 A CT (T4) and 630 A (T5) where t1=12s. For T4 In = 320 A and T5 In = 630 A I3 max = 10 x In

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases T4 250/320 T5 400/630 PR222DS/P and PR222DS/PD G Function
t [s] 102

104

0,2 0,25

0,45 0,55 0,75 0,8

103

10

1
I4=0.20.49 In prevention at 4 In I4=0.50.79 In prevention at 6 In I4=0.81.00 In prevention at 8 In

10-1

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 10 102 x In

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Trip curve electronic releases T2 160 PR221DS-I I Function
103 t [s] 102
Overload limit

104
1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4,5 5,5 6,5 7 7,5 8 8,5 9 10

10 102

10-1

10-2

10-3 10-1 1
10

10-1 x In

10 Iu [kA]

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Trip curve electronic releases T4 250/320 T5 400/630 PR221DS-I I Function
103 t [s] 102
Overload limit T4 320 - T5 630 Overload limit T4 250 - T5 400

104
1 1,7 2 2,5 3 3,5 4,5 5,2 6,5 7 7,5 8 8,5 9 10

10

102

10-1

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 10

10-1 x In

10 Iu [kA]

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases T4 250 - T5 400 PR222MP L Function (hot and cold trip)
104 105

hot cold

t [s]
103

102
10A

10
30 20 10 30 20

10A

10A

10-1
1,05

10-1

10

102 x I1

PR212/MP

I1 (0.4 1) x In with step 0.01 x In

t1 4 8 16 24 s

Here the tolerances

PR212/MP I1 According to IEC 60947-4-1 t1 According to IEC 60947-4-1

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Trip curve electronic releases T4 250 - T5 400 PR222MP
105

L Function (hot trip with 1 or 2 104 phases supplied)

hot

t [s]
103

102
10A

10

30

20

10A

10-1
1,05

10-1

10

102 x I1

PR222/MP

I1 (0.4 1) x In with step 0.01 x In

t1 4 8 16 24 s

Here the tolerances

PR222/MP I1 15% t1 15%

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10

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Trip curve electronic releases T4 250 - T5 400 PR222MP R-U Functions
104 105

U function R function

t [s]
103

102

4 5 6 7 8 10

10

10 7 4

10-1
1,05

10-1

10

102 x I1

R PR222/MP U PR222/MP R PR222/MP U PR222/MP

I5 (3 - 4- 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 10 - OFF) x I1 I6 ON (0.4 x I1) - OFF

t5 1 4 7 10 s t6 4s t5 10 % t6 10 %

Here the tolerances

I5 15 % I6 15 %

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Trip curve electronic releases T4 250 - T5 400 PR222MP I Function
102
9 10

103
13 12 11

t [s]
10
6 7

10-1

10-2
1SDC210051F0004

10-3
1,05

10-1

10

102 x In

PR222/MP

I3 (6 - 7- 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13) x In

Here the tolerances

PR222/MP I3 15 %

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Trip curve electronic releases S6 - S7 PR211/P L-I Functions
0,4

104
0,5 0,7 0,95 0,6 0,8 1 0,9 1,5

103

t [s]
102
D C B A

4 6 8

101

D C B A

10 12

10-1

10-1

1,05

101

102

Note: for PR211/P-I releases, consider the curves relevant to function I only.

x In

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10-2

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Trip curve electronic releases S6 - S7 - S8 PR212/P L-S-I Functions, S inverse short delay (I2t = constant) t [s]
102
D C B A
1 6

104
0,4-0,5-0,55-0,6-0,65-0,7-0,75-0,80,85-0,875-0,9-0,925-0,95-0,975-1 0,4 1

103
1,5 2

8 2 3

101

C B A

D C
4 6

10 12

B A
8 10

10-1

I2t ON

10-2
1,05

10-1

101

102

x In

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Trip curve electronic releases S6 - S7 - S8 PR212/P
104
0,4-0,5-0,55-0,6-0,65-0,7-0,75-0,80,85-0,875-0,9-0,925-0,95-0,975-1

L-S-I Functions, S indipendent time delay 103 (t = constant)

0,4

1,5

t [s]
102

D C B A
1

4 6 8

101

2 3 4

D C B A
6

10 12

1
D C

8 10

10-1

B A

I2t OFF

10-2
1,05

10-1

101

x In

102

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Trip curve electronic releases S6 - S7 - S8 PR212/P G Function
103 104
0,2 0,3 0,4 0,6 0,8 0,9 1

t [s]
102

101

D C B

10-1

10-1

1,05

101

102

x In

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10-2

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Trip curve electronic releases S6 - S7 PR212/MP L Function (hot and cold trip)
104 105

hot cold

t [s]
103

102

101
30 20 10 30 20 10 10 A

10 A

10-1

1,05

101

102

x I1

PR212/MP

I1 (0.4 1) x In with step 0.01 x In

t1 4 8 16 24 s

Here the tolerances

PR212/MP I1 According to IEC 60947-4-1 t1 According to IEC 60947-4-1

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10-1

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases S6 - S7 PR212/MP L Function (hot trip with one or two phases supplied)
105

hot
104

t [s]
103

102

101

30

20 10 10 A

10-1

1,05

101

102

x I1

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10-1

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases S6 - S7 PR212/MP R-U Functions
104 105

U function R function

t [s]
103

102

4 5 6 7 8 10

101

10 7 4

10-1

1,05

101

102

x I1
R PR212/MP U PR212/MP R PR212/MP U PR212/MP I5 (3 - 4- 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 10 - OFF) x I1 I6 0.4 x I1 t5 1 4 7 10 s t6 4s

Here the tolerances

I5 10 % I6 20 % t5 20 % t6 20 %

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10-1

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Trip curve electronic releases S6 - S7 PR212/MP I Function
102
9 10

103
13 12 11

t [s]
10
6 7

10-1

10-2

10-1

1,05

101

x In

102

PR212/MP

I3 (6 - 7- 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - OFF) x In

The tolerances are according to IEC 60947-4-1.

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10-3

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases Emax PR111/P L- I Functions
103 104

t [s]
102

101

10-1

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 101 102

x In

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Trip curve electronic releases Emax PR111/P L-S-I Functions, S inverse short time delay (I2t = const.)
104

103

t [s]
102

101

10-1

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 101 102

x In

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases Emax PR111/P L-S-I Functions, S indipendent time delay (t = constant) t [s]
104

103

102

101

10-1

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 101 102

x In

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases Emax PR111/P G Function
103 104

t [s]
102

101

10-1

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 101 102

x In

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases Emax PR112/P-PR113/P L-S-I Functions, S inverse short time delay (I2t = const.) t [s]
104

103

102

101

10-1

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 101 102

x In

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3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases Emax PR112/P-PR113/P L-S-I Functions, S indipendent time delay (t = constant)
t [s]
102 104

103

101

10-1

10-2

10-3 10-1 1 101 102

x In

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95

1SDC200111F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases Emax PR112/P-PR113/P G Function
103 104

t [s]
102

101

t=

k I2

10-1

t=k
10-2

10-3 10-1 1 101 102

x In

96

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC200112F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
PR113/P release Function L in compliance with Std. IEC 60255-3
The following three curves refer to the protection function L complying with Std. IEC 60255-3 and integrate the standard one; they are applicable in coordination with fuses and MV circuit-breakers. L Function, Normal Inverse Curve

Trip curve electronic releases

t [s] 104

103

102

101

10-1 10-1 1 101 102

x In

PR113

I1 (0.4 1) x In with step 0.01 x In

t1 b = 0.2 10 with step 0.1 s

Here below the tolerances:

PR113 1.11.25 x I1 30 % (2 5) x In 20 % over 5 x In

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97

1SDC200118F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases
t [s] 104

L Function, Very Inverse Curve

103

102

101

10-1 10-1 1 101 102

x In

PR113

I1 (0.4 1) x In with step 0.01 x In

t1 b = 0.2 10 with step 0.1 s

Here below the tolerances:

PR113 1.11.25 x I1 30 % (2 5) x In 20 % over 5 x In

98

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC200119F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases
t [s]
104

L Function, Extremely Inverse Curve

103

102

101

10-1

10-1

101

102

x In

PR113

I1 (0.4 1) x In with step 0.01 x In

t1 b = 0.2 10 with step 0.1 s

Here below the tolerances:

PR113 1.11.25 x I1 30 % (2 5) x In 20 % over 5 x In

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99

1SDC200120F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
PR113/P release Other protection functions
Trip curve electronic releases
t [s] 104

The following curves refer to the particular protection functions provided for PR113/P. D Function, Directional Short Circuit Protection

103

102

101

10-1 10-2 10-1 1 101 102

x In

PR113

I7 (0.6 10 OFF) x In with step 0.1 x In

t7 0.2 0.75s with step 0.01s

Here below the tolerances:

PR113 I7 10 % t7 20 %

100

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC200121F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases
t [s] 104

U Function, Phase Unbalance Protection

103

102

101

10-1 10-2 10-1 1 101

x In

PR113

I6 (10% 90% OFF) with step 10%

t6 0.5 60s with step 0.5s

Here below the tolerances:

PR113 I6 10 % t6 20 %

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101

1SDC200122F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases
t [s] 104

UV Function, Undervoltage Protection

103

102

101

10-1

10-2 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3

x Un

PR113

I8 (0.6 0.95 OFF) x Un with step 0.01 x Un

t8 0.1 5s with step 0.1s

Here below the tolerances:

PR113 I8 5% t8 20 %

102

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC200123F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases
t [s] 104

OV Function, Overvoltage Protection

103

102

101

10-1

10-2 1 1.05 1.1 1.15 1.2 1.25 1.3

x Un

PR113

I9 (1.05 1.2 OFF) x Un with step 0.01 x Un

t9 0.1 5s with step 0.1s

Here below the tolerances:

PR113 I9 5% t9 20 %

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

103

1SDC200124F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases
t [s] 104

RV Function, Residual Voltage Protection

103

102

101

10-1 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2

x Un

PR113

I10 (0.1 0.4 OFF) x Un with step 0.05 x Un

t10 0.5 30s with step 0.5s

Here below the tolerances:

PR113 I10 5% t10 20 %

104

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC200125F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
Trip curve electronic releases
t [s] 104

RP Function, Reverse Power Protection

103

102

101

10-1 -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1 0

x Pn

PR113

P11 (-0.3 -0.1 OFF) x Pn with step 0.02 x Pn

t11 0.1 25s with step 0.1s

Here below the tolerances:

PR113 P11 10 % t11 20 %

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

105

1SDC200126F0001

3.2 Trip curves

3 General characteristics
Example of electronic release setting
Considering a circuit-breaker type E1B1250 fitted with a PR111/P LSI release and with TA of 1000 A, it is supposed that for the system requirements, the protection functions are regulated according to the following settings:
L S I I1=0.6 I2=4 I3=8 t1=C t2=C (t=k)

The trip curve of the release is represented in the following figure (continuous lines): it can be seen that: for function L, the curve is represented by the mean value between the tolerances given by the Standard (the overload protection function must not trip for current values lower than 1.05ln, and must trip within 1.3ln), therefore corresponding to 1.175ln (around 700 A); graphically, point 1 is obtained at the intersection of the vertical part of function L and the horizontal segment (C0.4In-C1In) which connects the points relevant to the same t1, taken from the curves with setting 0.4ln and 1ln; corresponding to point 2 (4000 A), the function S takes the place of function L, as the trip time of function S is lower than the trip time of function L; in the same way as for point 2, for point 3 (8000 A) and beyond, function S is substituted by function I.

t [s]

104

l1=0.6, t1=C (12s)

103

1 C0.4In C1In

102

2
101

l2=4, t2=C (0.25s) t=k 3

1SDC008010F0001

10-1

l3=8
10-2 10-1 1 101 102 I [kA]

106

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

3 General characteristics
3.3 Limitation curves
A circuit-breaker in which the opening of the contacts occurs after the passage of the peak of the short-circuit current, or in which the trip occurs with the natural passage to zero, allows the system components to be subjected to high stresses, of both thermal and dynamic type. To reduce these stresses, current-limiting circuit-breakers have been designed (see Chapter 2.2 Main definitions), which are able to start the opening operation before the short-circuit current has reached its first peak, and to quickly extinguish the arc between the contacts; the following diagram shows the shape of the waves of both the prospective short-circuit current as well as of the limited short-circuit current.

Ik

1SDC008011F0001

Prospective short-circuit current

Limited short-circuit current

The following diagram shows the limit curve for Tmax T2L160, In160 circuit-breaker. The x-axis shows the effective values of the symmetrical prospective short-circuit current, while the y-axis shows the relative peak value. The limiting effect can be evaluated by comparing, at equal values of symmetrical fault current, the peak value corresponding to the prospective short-circuit current (curve A) with the limited peak value (curve B). Circuit-breaker T2L160 with thermomagnetic release In160 at 400 V, for a fault current of 40 kA, limits the short-circuit peak to 16.2 kA only, with a reduction of about 68 kA compared with the peak value in the absence of limitation (84 kA).

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

107

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Ip [kA]

Curve A

10 2

84 68

16.2
Curve B

10 1

10 1

40

10 2 Irms [kA]

Considering that the electro-dynamic stresses and the consequent mechanical stresses are closely connected to the current peak, the use of current limiting circuit-breakers allows optimum dimensioning of the components in an electrical plant. Besides, current limitation may also be used to obtain back-up protection between two circuit-breakers in series. In addition to the advantages in terms of design, the use of current-limiting circuit-breakers allows, for the cases detailed by Standard IEC 60439-1, the avoidance of short-circuit withstand verifications for switchboards. Clause 8.2.3.1 of the Standard Circuits of ASSEMBLIES which are exempted from the verification of the short-circuit withstand strength states that: A verification of the short-circuit withstand strength is not required in the following cases. For ASSEMBLIES protected by current-limiting devices having a cut-off current not exceeding 17 kA at the maximum allowable prospective short-circuit current at the terminals of the incoming circuit of the ASSEMBLY. ... The example above is included among those considered by the Standard: if the circuit-breaker was used as a main breaker in a switchboard to be installed in a point of the plant where the prospective short-circuit current is 40 kA, it would not be necessary to carry out the verification of short-circuit withstand. 108 ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC008012F0001

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T1 160 230 V
103

Ip [kA]

102

160A 125A

10

100A 80A 40A63A

20A-25A 16A

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

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109

1SDC210061F0004

32A

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T2 160 230 V
80A160A 40A63A

102

Ip [kA] 10

25A-32A 20A 16A 12,5A 10A

8A 6,3A 5A 4A 3,2A 2,5A

10-1

2A 1,6A 1A

10-2 10-2

10-1

10

102

103

104

105 Irms [kA]

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110

1SDC210062F0004

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T3 250
103

230 V

Ip [kA]

102

250A 200A 160A 125A 100A

10

80A 63A

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

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111

1SDC210063F0004

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T4 250/320 230 V
102

Ip [kA]

100-320A

10

80A 32-50A 20-25A 10A

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

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112

1SDC200127F0001

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T5 400/630 230 V
102

Ip [kA]

10

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

113

1SDC200500F0001

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T1 160
103

400-440 V

Ip [kA]

102

160A 125A

10

100A 80A 40A63A 32A 20A-25A 16A

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

114

1SDC210064F0004

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T2 160 400-440 V
102
80A160A 40A63A 25A-32A

Ip [kA] 10

20A 16A 12,5A

10A 8A 6,3A 5A

4A 3,2A 2,5A 2A 1,6A

10-1

1A

10-2 10-2

10-1

10

102

103

104

105 Irms [kA]

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115

1SDC210065F0004

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T3 250
103

400-440 V

Ip [kA]

102

250A 200A 160A 125A

10

100A 80A 63A

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

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116

1SDC210066F0004

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T4 250/320 400-440 V
102

Ip [kA]
100-320A 80A 32-50A

10

20-25A 10A

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

117

1SDC200128F0001

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T5 400/620
102

400-440 V

Ip [kA]

10

1 1 10 102 103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

118

1SDC210024F0004

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T1 160
102

500 V

Ip [kA]

160A 125A 100A 80A 40A63A 32A

10

20A-25A 16A

1 1 10 102 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

119

1SDC210028F0004

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T2 160
102

500 V
Ip [kA]

80A160A 40A63A 25A-32A 20A 16A

10

12,5A 10A 8A 6,3A 5A 4A 3,2A

1
2,5A 2A 1,6A 1A

10-1
1SDC210030F0004

10-2 10-2

10-1

10

102

103 Irms [kA]

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120

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T3 250
102

500 V
Ip [kA]
250A 200A 160A 125A 100A 80A 63A

10

1 1 10 102 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

121

1SDC210032F0004

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T4 250/320 500 V
102

Ip [kA]

100-320A 80A 32-50A 20-25A

10

10A

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

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122

1SDC200129F0001

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T5 400/630
102

500 V

Ip [kA]

10

1 1 10 102 103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

123

1SDC210025F0004

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T1 160
10

690 V
100160A 5080A 1640A

Ip [kA]

2
1SDC210067F0004

1 1

10 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

124

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T2 160
102

690 V
80A160A 40A63A

Ip [kA] 10

25A-32A 20A 16A 12,5A 10A 8A 6,3A 5A

4A 3,2A 2,5A 2A 1,6A 1A

10-1
1SDC210068F0004

10-2 10-2

10-1

10

102

103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

125

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T3 250 690 V
103

Ip [kA]

102

250A 200A 160A

10

125A 100A 80A

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

126

1SDC210069F0004

63A

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T4 250/320 690 V
102

Ip [kA]
100-320A 80A 32-50A 20-25A 10A

10

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

127

1SDC200130F0001

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves T5 400/630
102

690 V

Ip [kA]

10

1 1 10 102 103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

128

1SDC210026F0004

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves S6 800 - S7 - S8 230 V
S7

Ip [kA]

S8

10 2
S6 800

10 1

3 1

10 1

10 2

10 3 Irms [kA]

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129

GSIS0223

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves S6 800 - S7 - S8 400-440 V
S8

Ip [kA]

S7

10 2
S6 800

10 1

3 1

10 1

10 2

10 3 Irms [kA]

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130

GSIS0229

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
S6 800 - S7 - S8 690 V

Ip [kA]

10 2

S8

S7

S6 800

10 1

3 1

10 1

10 2

10 3 Irms [kA]

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131

GSIS0235

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves E2L 660/690 V 380/400 V
Ip [kA] (660/690 V) (380/400 V)
102 103

101

1 1 101 102 103

Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

132

1SDC200092F0001

3.3 Limitation curves

3 General characteristics
Limitation curves E3L 660/690 V 380/400 V
Ip [kA] 660/690 V 380/400 V
103

102

101

1 1 101 102 103

Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

133

1SDC200094F0001

3 General characteristics
3.4 Specific let-through energy curves
In case of short-circuit, the parts of a plant affected by a fault are subjected to thermal stresses which are proportional both to the square of the fault current as well as to the time required by the protection device to break the current. The energy let through by the protection device during the trip is termed specific let-through energy (I2t), measured in A2s. The knowledge of the value of the specific let-through energy in various fault conditions is fundamental for the dimensioning and the protection of the various parts of the installation. The effect of limitation and the reduced trip times influence the value of the specific let-through energy. For those current values for which the tripping of the circuit-breaker is regulated by the timing of the release, the value of the specific let-through energy is obtained by multiplying the square of the effective fault current by the time required for the protection device to trip; in other cases the value of the specific let-through energy may be obtained from the following diagrams. The following is an example of the reading from a diagram of the specific letthrough energy curve for a circuit-breaker type T3S 250 In160 at 400 V. The x-axis shows the symmetrical prospective short-circuit current, while the y-axis shows the specific let-through energy values, expressed in (kA)2s. Corresponding to a short-circuit current equal to 20 kA, the circuit-breaker lets through a value of I2t equal to 1.17 (kA)2s (1170000 A2s).

I2t 10 3 [(kA)2s]

10 2

10 1

1.17
1

10 -1

10 -2 1 10 1

20

10 2

Irms [kA]

134

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC008013F0001

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T1 160
10

230 V

I2t [(kA)2s]

160A 125A 100A

10

-1

80A 40A-63A 32A 20A-25A 16A

10-2 1 10 102

103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

135

1SDC210052F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T2 160 230 V
1
80A160A 40A63A 25A-32A

10 -1

20A 16A 12,5A

I 2 t [(kA) 2 s]

10 -2

10A 8A 6,3A 5A

10 -3

4A 3,2A

10 -4

10 -5

2,5A 2A

1A

10 -6 10 -2 10 -1 1 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 Irms [kA]

136

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TSTM0013

1,6A

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T3 250 230 V
10

I2t [(kA)2s]

250A

200A 160A 125A 100A 80A 63A

10-1

10-2 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

137

1SDC210057F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T4 250/320 230 V
10

I2t [(kA)2s]

100-320A 80A 32-50A 20-25A 10A

0.1

0.01 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

138

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC200131F0001

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T5 400/630 230 V
10

I2t [(kA)2s]

10-1 1 10 102 103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

139

1SDC210019F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T1 160 400-440 V
10

I2t [(kA)2s]

1
160A 125A 100A 80A 40A63A 32A 20A-25A
-1

16A

10

10-2 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

140

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC210054F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T2 160
1

400-440 V
80A160A

I2t [(kA)2s]

40A63A

10-1

25A-32A 20A 16A 12,5A

10-2
10A 8A 6,3A

10-3

5A 4A

10-4
3,2A 2,5A

10-5

1,6A 1A

10-6 10-2

10-1

10

102

103

104

105 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

141

1SDC210055F0004

2A

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T3 250
10

400-440 V

250A 200A

I2t [(kA)2s] 1

160A 125A 100A 80A 63A

10-1

10-2 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

142

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC210056F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T4 250/320 400-440 V
10

I2t [(kA)2s]

1
100-320A 80A 32-50A 20-25A 10A

0.1

0.01 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

143

1SDC200132F0001

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T5 400/630
10

400-440 V
I2t [(kA)2s]

10-1 1 10 102 103 Irms [kA]

144

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC210020F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T1 160
1

500 V
I2t [(kA)2s]

160A 125A 100A 80A 40A63A 32A 20A-25A 16A

10-1

10-2 1 10 102 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

145

1SDC210027F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T2 160
1

500 V
I2t [(kA)2s]
10-1

80A160A 40A63A 25A-32A 20A 16A 12,5A 10A 8A 6,3A 5A 4A 3,2A

10-2

10-3
2,5A 2A 1,6A

10-4

10-5

10-6

10-2

10-1

10

102

103

104 Irms [kA]

146

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC210029F0004

1A

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T3 250
10

500 V
I2t [(kA)2s]
250A 200A 160A 125A

100A 80A 63A

10-1

10-2 1 10 102 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

147

1SDC210031F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T4 250/320 500 V
10

I2t [(kA)2s]

100-320A 80A 32-50A 20-25A 10A

0.1

0.01 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

148

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC200133F0001

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T5 400/630
10

500 V
I2t [(kA)2s]

10-1 1 10 102 103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

149

1SDC210021F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T1 160
1

690 V
I2t [(kA)2s] 0,50

100160A 5080A

0,20

1640A

10-1

0,05

0,02

10-2 1 2 5 10 Irms [kA]

150

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC210058F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T2 160
1

690 V
I2t [(kA)2s] 10-1

80A160A 40A63A 25A-32A 20A

10-2

16A 12,5A 10A 8A 6,3A

10-3

5A

10-4
4A 3,2A 2,5A

10-5

2A 1,6A 1A

10-6 10-2

10-1

10

102

103 Irms [kA]

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

151

1SDC210059F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T3 250
10

690 V

I2t [(kA)2s]

R250 R200 R160 R125 R100 R80 R63

10-1

10-2 1 10 102

103 Is [kA]

152

ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

1SDC210060F0004

3.4 Specific let-through energy curves

3 General characteristics
Specific let-through energy curves T4 250/320 690 V
102

I2t [(kA)2s]
100-320A 80A 32-50A 20-25A 10A

10

1 1
10

102

103 Irms [kA]

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Specific let-through energy curves T5 400/630
10

690 V
I2t [(kA)2s]

10-1 1 10 102 Irms [kA]

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Specific let-through energy curves S6 800 - S7 - S8 230 V

I 2 t [(kA) 2 s] 10 3
10 2

S8

S7

S6 800

10 1

10 -1
1

10 1

10 2

10 3 Irms [kA]

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Specific let-through energy curves S6 800 - S7 - S8 400-440 V
10 3

I 2 t [(kA) 2 s]

S8

S7

10 2

S6 800

10 1

10 -1
1

10 1

10 2

10 3 Irms [kA]

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Specific let-through energy curves S6 800 - S7 - S8 690 V
10 3

I 2 t [(kA) 2 s]
10 2
S8

S7 S6 800

10

10 -1
1

10 1

10 2

10 3 Irms [kA]

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Specific let-through energy curves E2L 660/690 V~ 380/400 V~
103

I 2 t [(kA) 2 s]

660/690 V
102

380/400 V

101

1 1 101 102 103

Irms [kA]

158

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Specific let-through energy curves E3L 660/690 V~ 380/400 V~
103

I 2 t [(kA) 2 s] 660/690 V
102

380/400 V

101

1 1 101 102

Irms [kA]

103

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Standard IEC 60947-2 states that the temperature rise limits for circuit-breakers working at rated current must be within the limits given in the following table:

Table 1 - Temperature rise limits for terminals and accessible parts

Description of part* Temperature rise limits K 80 25 35

- Terminal for external connections - Manual operating metallic means: non metallic - Parts intended to be touched but not metallic 40 hand-held: non metallic 50 - Parts which need not be touched for metallic 50 normal operation: non metallic 60 * No value is specified for parts other than those listed but no damage should be caused to adjacent parts of insulating materials.

These values are valid for a maximum reference ambient temperature of 40C, as stated in Standard IEC 60947-1, clause 6.1.1. Whenever the ambient temperature is other than 40C, the value of the current which can be carried continuously by the circuit-breaker is given in the following tables: Circuit-breakers with thermomagnetic release Tmax T1 and T1 1P (*)
In [A] 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 10 C MIN MAX 13 18 16 23 20 29 26 37 32 46 40 58 51 72 64 92 81 115 101 144 129 184 20 C MIN MAX 12 18 15 22 19 28 25 35 31 44 39 55 49 69 62 88 77 110 96 138 123 176 30 C MIN MAX 12 17 15 21 18 26 24 34 29 42 37 53 46 66 59 84 74 105 92 131 118 168 40 C MIN MAX 11 16 14 20 18 25 22 32 28 40 35 50 44 63 56 80 70 100 88 125 112 160 50 C MIN MAX 11 15 13 19 16 23 21 30 26 38 33 47 41 59 53 75 66 94 82 117 105 150 60 C MIN MAX 10 14 12 18 15 22 20 28 25 35 31 44 39 55 49 70 61 88 77 109 98 140 70 C MIN MAX 9 13 11 16 14 20 18 26 23 33 28 41 36 51 46 65 57 81 71 102 91 130

(*) For the T1 1P circuit-breaker (fitted with TMF fixed thermomagnetic release), consider only the column corresponding to the maximum adjustment of the TMD releases.

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Tmax T2
In [A] 1 1.6 2 2.5 3.2 4 5 6.3 8 10 12.5 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 10 C MIN MAX 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.8 1.6 2.3 2.0 2.9 2.6 3.7 3.2 4.6 4.0 5.7 5.1 7.2 6.4 9.2 8.0 11.5 10.1 14.4 13 18 16 23 20 29 26 37 32 46 40 57 51 72 64 92 80 115 101 144 129 184 20 C MIN MAX 0.8 1.1 1.2 1.8 1.5 2.2 1.9 2.8 2.5 3.5 3.1 4.4 3.9 5.5 4.9 6.9 6.2 8.8 7.7 11.0 9.6 13.8 12 18 15 22 19 28 25 35 31 44 39 55 49 69 62 88 77 110 96 138 123 178 30 C MIN MAX 0.7 1.1 1.2 1.7 1.5 2.1 1.8 2.6 2.4 3.4 2.9 4.2 3.7 5.3 4.6 6.6 5.9 8.4 7.4 10.5 9.2 13.2 12 17 15 21 18 26 24 34 29 42 37 53 46 66 59 84 74 105 92 132 118 168 40 C MIN MAX 0.7 1.0 1.1 1.6 1.4 2.0 1.8 2.5 2.2 3.2 2.8 4.0 3.5 5.0 4.4 6.3 5.6 8.0 7.0 10.0 8.8 12.5 11 16 14 20 18 25 22 32 28 40 35 50 44 63 56 80 70 100 88 125 112 160 50 C MIN MAX 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.5 1.3 1.9 1.6 2.3 2.1 3.0 2.6 3.7 3.3 4.7 4.1 5.9 5.2 7.5 6.5 9.3 8.2 11.7 10 15 13 19 16 23 21 30 26 37 33 47 41 59 52 75 65 93 82 117 105 150 60 C MIN MAX 0.6 0.9 1.0 1.4 1.2 1.7 1.5 2.2 1.9 2.8 2.4 3.5 3.0 4.3 3.8 5.5 4.9 7.0 6.1 8.7 7.6 10.9 10 14 12 17 15 22 19 28 24 35 30 43 38 55 49 70 61 87 76 109 97 139 70 C MIN MAX 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.3 1.1 1.6 1.4 2.0 1.8 2.6 2.3 3.2 2.8 4.0 3.6 5.1 4.5 6.5 5.6 8.1 7.1 10.1 9 13 11 16 14 20 18 26 23 32 28 40 36 51 45 65 56 81 71 101 90 129

Tmax T3
In [A] 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 MIN 51 64 80 101 129 161 201 MAX 72 92 115 144 184 230 287 MIN 49 62 77 96 123 154 193 MAX 69 88 110 138 176 220 278 MIN 46 59 74 92 118 147 184 MAX 66 84 105 132 168 211 263 MIN 44 56 70 88 112 140 175 MAX 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 MIN 41 52 65 82 104 130 163 MAX 59 75 93 116 149 186 233 MIN 38 48 61 76 97 121 152 MAX 55 69 87 108 139 173 216 MIN 35 45 56 70 90 112 141 MAX 51 64 80 100 129 161 201

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Tmax T4
In [A] 20 32 50 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 10 C MIN MAX 19 27 26 43 37 62 59 98 83 118 103 145 130 185 162 230 200 285 260 368 20 C MIN MAX 18 24 24 39 35 58 55 92 80 113 100 140 124 176 155 220 193 275 245 350 30 C MIN MAX 16 23 22 36 33 54 52 86 74 106 94 134 118 168 147 210 183 262 234 335 40 C MIN MAX 14 20 19 32 30 50 48 80 70 100 88 125 112 160 140 200 175 250 224 320 50 C MIN MAX 12 17 16 27 27 46 44 74 66 95 80 115 106 150 133 190 168 240 212 305 60 C MIN MAX 10 15 14 24 25 42 40 66 59 85 73 105 100 104 122 175 160 230 200 285 70 C MIN MAX 8 13 11 21 22 39 32 58 49 75 63 95 90 130 107 160 150 220 182 263

Tmax T4
In [A] 320 400 500 630 MIN 260 325 435 520 MAX 368 465 620 740 MIN 245 310 405 493 MAX 350 442 580 705 MIN 234 295 380 462 MAX 335 420 540 660 MIN 224 280 350 441 MAX 320 400 500 630 MIN 212 265 315 405 MAX 305 380 450 580 MIN 200 250 280 380 MAX 285 355 400 540 MIN 182 230 240 350 MAX 263 325 345 500

SACE Isomax S6 800

In [A] 630 800 MIN 520 685 MAX 740 965 MIN 493 640 MAX 705 905 MIN 462 605 MAX 660 855 MIN 441 560 MAX 630 800 MIN 405 520 MAX 580 740 MIN 380 470 MAX 540 670 MIN 350 420 MAX 500 610

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Circuit-breakers with electronic release Tmax T2 160
up to 40 C 50 C 60 C 70 C Fixed Imax [A] I1 Imax [A] I1 Imax [A] I1 Imax [A] I1 F 160 1 153.6 0.96 140.8 0.88 128 0.8 EF 160 1 153.6 0.96 140.8 0.88 128 0.8 ES 160 1 153.6 0.96 140.8 0.88 128 0.8 FC Cu 160 1 153.6 0.96 140.8 0.88 128 0.8 FC Cu 160 1 153.6 0.96 140.8 0.88 128 0.8 R 160 1 153.6 0.96 140.8 0.88 128 0.8 F = Front flat terminals; EF = Front extended terminals; ES = Front extended spread terminals; FC Cu = Front terminals for copper cables; FC CuAl = Front terminals for CuAl cables; R = Rear terminals

Tmax T4 250
Fixed FC F HR VR up to 40 C Imax [A] I1 250 250 250 250 1 1 1 1 50 C Imax [A] I1 250 250 250 250 1 1 1 1 60 C Imax [A] I1 250 250 250 250 1 1 1 1 70 C Imax [A] I1 230 230 220 220 0.92 0.92 0.88 0.88

Plug-in - Withdrawable FC 250 F 250 HR 250 VR 250

1 1 1 1

250 250 250 250

1 1 1 1

240 240 230 230

0.96 0.96 0.92 0.92

220 220 210 210

0.88 0.88 0.84 0.84

FC = Front terminal for cables; F = Front flat terminals; HR = Rear flat horizontal terminals; VR = Rear flat vertical terminals.

Tmax T4 320
Fixed FC F HR VR up to 40 C Imax [A] I1 320 320 320 320 1 1 1 1 50 C Imax [A] I1 307 307 294 294 0.96 0.96 0.92 0.92 60 C Imax [A] I1 281 281 269 269 0.88 0.88 0.84 0.84 70 C Imax [A] I1 256 256 243 243 0.80 0.80 0.76 0.76

Plug-in - Withdrawable FC 320 F 320 HR 320 VR 320

1 1 1 1

294 307 294 294

0.92 0.96 0.92 0.92

268 282 268 268

0.84 0.88 0.84 0.84

242 256 242 242

0.76 0.80 0.76 0.76

FC = Front terminal for cables; F = Front flat terminals; HR = Rear flat horizontal terminals; VR = Rear flat vertical terminals.

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Tmax T5 400
Fixed FC F HR VR up to 40 C Imax [A] I1 400 400 400 400 1 1 1 1 50 C Imax [A] I1 400 400 400 400 1 1 1 1 60 C Imax [A] I1 400 400 400 400 1 1 1 1 70 C Imax [A] I1 368 368 352 352 0.92 0.92 0.88 0.88

Plug-in - Withdrawable FC 400 F 400 HR 400 VR 400

1 1 1 1

400 400 400 400

1 1 1 1

382 382 368 368

0.96 0.96 0.92 0.92

350 350 336 336

0.88 0.88 0.84 0.84

FC = Front terminal for cables; F = Front flat terminals; HR = Rear flat horizontal terminals; VR = Rear flat vertical terminals.

Tmax T5 630
Fixed FC F HR VR up to 40 C Imax [A] I1 630 630 630 630 1 1 1 1 50 C Imax [A] I1 605 605 580 580 0.96 0.96 0.92 0.92 60 C Imax [A] I1 554 554 529 529 0.88 0.88 0.84 0.84 70 C Imax [A] I1 504 504 479 479 0.80 0.80 0.76 0.76

Plug-in - Withdrawable F 630 HR 630 VR 630<

1 1 1

607 580 580

0.96 0.92 0.92

552 517 517

0.88 0.82 0.82

476 454 454

0.76 0.72 0.72

FC = Front terminal for cables F = Front flat terminals HR = Rear flat horizontal terminals VR = Rear flat vertical terminals

SACE Isomax S6 800

Fixed Front flat bar Front for cables Rear for cables Rear threaded up to 40 C Imax [A] I1 800 1 800 1 800 1 800 1 50 C Imax [A] 800 800 800 800 I1 1 1 1 1 60 C Imax [A] I1 800 1 760 0.95 760 0.95 720 0.9 70 C Imax [A] I1 760 0.95 720 0.9 720 0.9 640 0.8

Plug-in - Withdrawable Front flat bar 800 Rear vertical flat bar 800 Rear horizontal flat bar 800

1 1 1

800 800 760

1 1 0.95

760 760 720

0.95 0.95 0.9

720 720 640

0.9 0.9 0.8

SACE Isomax S7 1250

up to 40 C Fixed Imax [A] I1 Front flat bar 1250 1 Rear vertical flat bar 1250 1 Front for cables 1250 1 Rear horizontal flat bar 1250 1 Plug-in - Withdrawable Front flat bar 1250 Rear vertical flat bar 1250 Rear horizontal flat bar 1250 50 C Imax [A] 1250 1250 1250 1250 I1 1 1 1 1 60 C Imax [A] I1 1250 1 1250 1 1187.5 0.95 1250 1 70 C Imax [A] I1 1187.5 0.95 1187.5 0.95 1125 0.9 1125 0.9

1 1 1

1250 1250 1250

1 1 1

1187.5 1187.5 1125

0.95 0.95 0.9

1125 1125 1000

0.9 0.9 0.8

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SACE Isomax S7 1600
up to 40 C Fixed Imax [A] I1 Front flat bar 1600 1 Rear vertical flat bar 1600 1 Rear horizontal flat bar 1600 1 Plug-in - Withdrawable Front flat bar 1600 Rear vertical flat bar 1600 Rear horizontal flat bar 1600 50 C Imax [A] I1 1520 0.95 1520 0.95 1440 0.9 60 C Imax [A] I1 1440 0.9 1440 0.9 1280 0.8 70 C Imax [A] I1 1280 0.8 1280 0.8 1120 0.7

1 1 1

1440 1440 1280

0.9 0.9 0.8

1280 1280 1120

0.8 0.8 0.7

1120 1120 906

0.7 0.7 0.6

SACE Isomax S8 2000

up to 40 C Fixed Imax [A] I1 Front flat bar 2000 1 Rear vertical flat bar 2000 1 50 C Imax [A] I1 2000 1 2000 1 60 C Imax [A] I1 1900 0,95 2000 1 70 C Imax [A] I1 1715 0,85 1785 0,9

SACE Isomax S8 2500

up to 40 C Fixed Imax [A] I1 Front flat bar 2500 1 Rear vertical flat bar 2500 1 50 C Imax [A] I1 2500 1 2500 1 60 C Imax [A] I1 2270 0,9 2375 0,95 70 C Imax [A] I1 2040 0,8 2130 0,85

SACE Isomax S8 3200

up to 40 C Fixed Imax [A] I1 Rear vertical flat bar 3200 1 50 C Imax [A] I1 3060 0,95 60 C Imax [A] I1 2780 0,85 70 C Imax [A] I1 2510 0,8

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Emax E1
Temperature [C] 10 20 30 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 E1 800 % [A] 100 800 100 800 100 800 100 800 100 800 100 800 100 800 100 800 100 800 100 800 E1 1250 % [A] 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 99 1240 98 1230

Emax E2
Temperature [C] 10 20 30 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 E2 1250 % [A] 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 E2 1600 % [A] 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 98 1570 96 1538 94 1510 E2 2000 % [A] 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 97 1945 94 1885 91 1825 88 1765 85 1705

Emax E3
Temperature [C] 10 20 30 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 E3 1250 % [A] 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 100 1250 E3 1600 % [A] 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 100 1600 E3 2000 % [A] 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 100 2000 E3 2500 % [A] 100 2500 100 2500 100 2500 100 2500 100 2500 100 2500 100 2500 100 2500 97 2425 94 2350 E3 3200 % [A] 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 97 3090 93 2975 89 2860 86 2745 82 2630

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Emax E4
Temperature [C] 10 20 30 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 E4 3200 % [A] 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 98 3120 95 3040 E4 4000 % [A] 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 98 3900 95 3790 92 3680 89 3570 87 3460

Emax E6
Temperature [C] 10 20 30 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 E6 3200 % [A] 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 100 3200 E6 4000 % [A] 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 100 4000 E6 5000 % [A] 100 5000 100 5000 100 5000 100 5000 100 5000 100 5000 100 5000 98 4910 96 4815 94 4720 E6 6300 % [A] 100 6300 100 6300 100 6300 100 6300 100 6300 100 6300 98 6190 96 6070 94 5850 92 5600

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The following table lists examples of the continuous current carrying capacity for circuit breakers installed in a switchboards with the dimensions indicated below. These values refer to withdrawable switchgear installed in non segregated switchboards with a protection rating of up to IP31, and following dimensions: 2300x800x900 (HxLxD) for E1 - E2 - E3; 2300x1400x1500 (HxLxD) for E4 - E6. The values refer to a maximum temperature at the terminals of 120 C. For withdrawable circuit-breakers with a rated current of 6300 A, the use of vertical rear terminals is recommended. Vertical terminals
Type Iu [A] E1B/N 08 E1B/N 12 E2N 12 E2B/N 16 E2B/N 20 E2L 12 E2L 16 E3S/H 12 E3S/H 16 E3S/H 20 E3N/S/H 25 E3N/S/H 32 E3L 20 E3L 25 E4H 32 E4S/H 40 E6V 32 E6V 40 E6H/V 50 E6H/V 63 800 1250 1250 1600 2000 1250 1600 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 2000 2500 3200 4000 3200 4000 5000 6300 Continuous capacity [A] 35C 45C 55C 800 800 800 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1600 1600 1600 2000 2000 1800 1250 1250 1250 1600 1600 1500 1250 1250 1250 1600 1600 1600 2000 2000 2000 2500 2500 2500 3200 3100 2800 2000 2000 2000 2500 2390 2250 3200 3200 3200 4000 3980 3500 3200 3200 3200 4000 4000 4000 5000 4850 4600 6000 5700 5250 Busbars section [mm2] 1x(60x10) 1x(80x10) 1x(60x10) 2x(60x10) 3x(60x10) 1x(60x10) 2x(60x10) 1x(60x10) 1x(100x10) 2x(100x10) 2x(100x10) 3x(100x10) 2x(100x10) 2x(100x10) 3x(100x10) 4x(100x10) 3x(100x10) 4x(100x10) 6x(100x10) 7x(100x10)

Horizontal and front terminals

Continuous capacity [A] 35C 45C 55C 800 800 800 1250 1250 1200 1250 1250 1250 1600 1600 1530 2000 2000 1750 1250 1250 1250 1600 1490 1400 1250 1250 1250 1600 1600 1600 2000 2000 2000 2500 2490 2410 3000 2880 2650 2000 2000 1970 2375 2270 2100 3200 3200 3020 3600 3510 3150 3200 3200 3200 4000 4000 4000 4850 4510 4250 Busbars section [mm2] 1x(60x10) 2x(60x8) 1x(60x10) 2x(60x10) 3x(60x10) 1x(60x10) 2x(60x10) 1x(60x10) 1x(100x10) 2x(100x10) 2x(100x10) 3x(100x10) 2x(100x10) 2x(100x10) 3x(100x10) 6x(60x10) 3x(100x10) 4x(100x10) 6x(100x10) -

Note: the reference temperature is the ambient temperature

Examples:
Selection of a moulded-case circuit-breaker, with thermomagnetic release, for a load current of 180 A, at an ambient temperature of 60C. From the table referring to Tmax circuit-breakers (page 160-161), it can be seen that the most suitable breaker is the T3 In 250, which can be set from 152 A to 216 A. Selection of a moulded-case circuit-breaker, with electronic release, in withdrawable version with rear flat horizontal bar terminals, for a load current equal to 720 A, with an ambient temperature of 50 C. From the table referring to SACE Isomax circuit-breakers (page 164), it can be seen that the most suitable breaker is the S6 800, which can be set from 320 A to 760 A. Selection of an air circuit-breaker, with electronic release, in withdrawable version with vertical terminals, for a load current of 2700 A, with a temperature outside of the IP31 switchboard of 55 C. From the tables referring to the current carrying capacity inside the switchboard for Emax circuit-breakers (see above), it can be seen that the most suitable breaker is the E3 3200, with busbar section 3x(100x10)mm2, which can be set from 1280 A to 2800 A. 168 ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

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The following tables show the maximum settings for L protection (against overload) for electronic releases, according to temperature, version and terminals.
Tmax T2 In 125A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Tmax T2 In 100A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 All terminals F P Tmax T2 In = 160A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Tmax T2 In 160A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 All terminals F P 1 0.88 0.96 0.88 0.96 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.84 0.84 0.8 0.8 Fixed - Plug-in PR221 All terminals 1 0.96 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.84 0.8 Fixed - Plug-in Withdrawable PR221 - PR222 FC F HR VR

Fixed - Plug-in PR221 All terminals

Tmax T2 In 160A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Tmax T4 In = 250A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Fixed PR221 FC F HR VR PR222 FC F HR VR

Plug-in - Withdrawable PR221 PR222 FC F HR VR FC F HR VR

1 0.96 0.92 0.88

1 0.92 0.88 0.84

1 0.96 0.92 0.88

1 0.92 0.88 0.84

0.96 0.92

0.92 0.88

0.96 0.92

0.94 0.88

FC = Front terminal for cables; F = Front flat terminals; HR = Rear flat horizontal terminals; VR = Rear flat vertical terminals.

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Tmax T4 In = 320A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Fixed PR221 FC F HR VR 1 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.84 0.8 1 0.92 0.88 0.84 0.8 0.76 PR222 FC F HR VR 1 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.84 0.8 1 0.92 0.88 0.84 0.8 0.76 Plug-in - Withdrawable PR221 PR222 F FCHRVR F FCHRVR 1 1 1 1 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.92 0.96 0.92 0.92 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.88 0.84 0.88 0.84 0.84 0.80 0.84 0.80 0.8 0.76 0.8 0.76

Tmax T5 In 320A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70

Fixed - Plug-in Withdrawable PR221 - PR222 FC F HR VR

Tmax T5 In = 400A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70

Fixed PR221 FC F HR VR PR222 FC F HR VR

Plug-in - Withdrawable PR221 PR222 FC F HR VR FC F HR VR 1 1 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.84 1 0.98 0.96 0.92 0.88 1 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.84

1 0.96

0.96 0.92

0.92 0.88

0.96 0.92

0.94 0.88

0.92 0.88

Tmax T5 In = 630A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70

Fixed PR221 FC F HR VR 1 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.84 0.8 1 0.92 0.88 0.84 0.8 0.76 PR222 FC F HR VR 1 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.84 0.8 1 0.92 0.88 0.84 0.8 0.76

Plug-in - Withdrawable PR221 PR222 F HRVR F HRVR 1 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.8 0.76 1 0.92 0.84 0.8 0.76 0.72 1 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.8 0.76 1 0.92 0.86 0.82 0.76 0.72

FC = Front terminal for cables; F = Front flat terminals; HR = Rear flat horizontal terminals; VR = Rear flat vertical terminals.

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Isomax S6 In = 800A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Front flat bar PR211 PR212 F F Front for cables Rear for cables PR211 PR212 F F 1 1 1 0.95 0.95 0.975 0.95 0.9 0.975 0.95 0.925 0.9 0.95 0.9 0.8 0.95 0.9 0.85 0.8 1 Rear threaded PR211 PR212 F F 1 1 Front flat bar Rear horizontal Rear vertical flat bar flat bar PR211 PR212 PR211 PR212 W W W W 1 1 0.975 1 1 0.95 0.95 0.975 0.925 0.95 0.9 0.95 0.9 0.925 0.85 0.9 0.8 0.9 0.8 Rear horizontal flat bar PR211 F W 1 1 0.975 0.95 0.975 0.9 0.95 0.9 0.975 0.95 0.925 0.9 0.95 0.9 0.95 0.9 0.8 0.95 0.9 1 0.95 0.9 0.85 0.8 Rear horizontal flat bar PR212 F W 1

Isomax S7 In 1250A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70

Front flat bar Front flat bar Rear vertical flat bar Rear vertical flat bar Front for cables PR211 PR212 PR211 PR212 F F F W F W 1 1 0.95 0.95 0.9 0.975 0.95 1 1 1 1

Isomax S7 In = 1600A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70

Front flat bar Rear vertical flat bar PR211 F W 1 1 0.95 0.95 0.9 0.9 0.95 0.8 0.7

Front flat bar Rear vertical flat bar PR212 F W 1 1 0.975 0.95 0.95 0.9 0.925 0.85 0.9 0.8 0.85 0.75 0.8 0.7

Rear horizontal flat bar PR211 F W 1 1 0.95 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.6

Rear horizontal flat bar PR212 F W 1 1 0.95 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.85 0.75 0,8 0.7 0.75 0.65 0.7 0.6

Isomax S8 In 2000A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70

Front flat bar F

Rear vertical flat bar PR212 F

Isomax S8 In = 2500A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70

Front Rear vertical flat bar flat bar PR212 F F 1 0.95 0.9 0.85 0.8

Isomax S8 In = 3200A <40 45 50 55 60 65 70

Rear vertical flat bar PR212 F 1 0.95 0.9 0.85 0.8 0.75

0.95 0.9 0.85

0.925 0.875

0.95 0.9 0.85

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Emax E1 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Emax E2 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Emax E2 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Emax E3 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Emax E4 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 PR111 800 A PR112/PR113 Emax E1 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Emax E2 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Emax E3 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Emax E3 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Emax E4 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 PR111 1250 A PR112/PR113

0.95

0.99 0.98 1600 A PR112/PR113 1

PR111

1250 A PR112/PR113

PR111 1

0.95 0.9

0.98 0.96 0.94

PR111 1 0.95 0.9 0.85

2000 A PR112/PR113 1 0.97 0.94 0.91 0.88 0.85 2500 A PR112/PR113

1250/1600/2000 A PR111 PR112/PR113

PR111

PR111 1 0.95 0.9 0.85 0.8

3200 A PR112/PR113 1 0.97 0.93 0.89 0.86 0.82 4000 A PR112/PR113 1 0.98 0.95 0.92 0.89 0.87

0.95 0.9

0.97 0.94 3200 A PR112/PR113

PR111

PR111 1 0.95 0.9 0.85

0.95

0.98 0.95

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Emax E6 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 3200/4000 A PR111 PR112/PR113 Emax E6 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70 PR111 1 5000 A PR112/PR113 1

0.95 0.9

0.98 0.96 0.94

Emax E6 <40 45 50 55 60 65 70

PR111 1 0.95 0.9

6000 A PR112/PR113 1 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.92

E1B/N 08 E1B/N 12 E2N 12 E2B/N 16 E2B/N 20 E2L 12 E2L 16 E3S/H 12 E3S/H 16 E3S/H 20 E3N/S/H 25 E3N/S/H 32 E3L 20 E3L 25 E4H 32 E4S/H 40 E6V 32 E6V 40 E6H/V 50 E6H/V 63

35 C PR111 PR112/PR113 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.95 0.95

Vertical Terminals 45 C PR111 PR112/PR113 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.95 0.96 1 1 0.95 0.95 1 1 0.95 0.99 1 1 1 1 0.95 0.97 0.9 0.9

PR111 1 1 1 1 0.9 1 0.9 1 1 1 1 0.8 1 0.9 1 0.8 1 1 0.9 0.8

55 C PR112/PR113 1 1 1 1 0.9 1 0.93 1 1 1 1 0.87 1 0.9 1 0.87 1 1 0.92 0.83

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35 C PR111 PR112/PR113 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.9 0.93 1 1 0.95 0.95 1 1 0.9 0.9 1 1 1 1 0.95 0.97 ----Horizontal and front terminals 45 C PR111 PR112/PR113 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.9 0.93 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.95 0.99 0.9 0.9 1 1 0.9 0.9 1 1 0.8 0.87 1 1 1 1 0.9 0.9 ----55 C PR112/PR113 1 0.96 1 0.95 0.87 1 0.87 1 1 1 0.94 0.82 0.98 0.84 0.94 0.78 1 1 0.85 ---

E1B/N 08 E1B/N 12 E2N 12 E2B/N 16 E2B/N 20 E2L 12 E2L 16 E3S/H 12 E3S/H 16 E3S/H 20 E3N/S/H 25 E3N/S/H 32 E3L 20 E3L 25 E4H 32 E4S/H 40 E6V 32 E6V 40 E6H/V 50 E6H/V 63

PR111 1 0.95 1 0.95 0.8 1 0.8 1 1 1 0.95 0.8 0.95 0.8 0.9 0.7 1 1 0.8 ---

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3.6 Altitude derating
For installations carried out at altitudes of more than 2000 m above sea level, the performance of low voltage circuit-breakers is subject to a decline. Basically there are two main phenomena: the reduction of air density causes a lower efficiency in heat transfer. The allowable heating conditions for the various parts of the circuit-breaker can only be followed if the value of the rated uninterrupted current is decreased; the rarefaction of the air causes a decrease in dielectric rigidity, so the usual isolation distances become insufficient. This leads to a decrease in the maximum rated voltage at which the device can be used. The correction factors for the different types of circuit-breakers, both moulded- case and air circuit-breakers, are given in the following table:

Altitude Tmax* Isomax Emax

2000[m] 690 690 690

Rated operational voltage Ue [V] 3000[m] 4000[m] 600 500 600 500 600 500 Rated uninterrupted current Iu [A] 3000[m] 4000[m] 98% 93% 95% 90% 98% 93%

5000[m] 440 440 440

Altitude Tmax Isomax Emax *Excluding Tmax T1P

2000[m] 100% 100% 100%

5000[m] 90% 85% 90%

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3.7 Electrical characteristics of switch disconnectors
A switch disconnector as defined by the standard IEC 60947-3 is a mechanical switching device which, when in the open position, carries out a disconnecting function and ensures an isolating distance (distance between contacts) sufficient to guarantee safety. This safety of disconnection must be guaranteed and verified by the positive operation: the operating lever must always indicate the actual position of the mobile contacts of the device. The mechanical switching device must be able to make, carry and break currents in normal circuit conditions, including any overload currents in normal service, and to carry, for a specified duration, currents in abnormal circuit conditions, such as, for example, short-circuit conditions. Switch disconnectors are often used as: main sub-switchboard devices; switching and disconnecting devices for lines, busbars or load units; bus-tie. The switch disconnector shall ensure that the whole plant or part of it is not live, safely disconnecting from any electrical supply. The use of such a switch disconnector allows, for example, personnel to carry out work on the plant without risks of electrical nature. Even if the use of a single pole devices side by side is not forbidden, the standards recommend the use of multi-pole devices so as to guarantee the simultaneous isolation of all poles in the circuit. The specific rated characteristics of switch disconnectors are defined by the standard IEC 60947-3, as detailed below: Icw [kA]: rated short-time withstand current: is the current that a switch is capable of carrying, without damage, in the closed position for a specific duration Icm [kA]: rated short-circuit making capacity: is the maximum peak value of a short-circuit current which the switch disconnector can close without damages. When this value is not given by the manufacturer it must be taken to be at least equal to the peak current corresponding to Icw. It is not possible to define a breaking capacity Icu [kA] since switch disconnectors are not required to break short-circuit currents utilization categories with alternating current AC and with direct current DC: define the kind of the conditions of using which are represented by two letters to indicate the type of circuit in which the device may be installed (AC for alternating current and DC for direct current), with a two digit number for the type of load which must be operated, and an additional letter (A or B) which represents the frequency in the using. With reference to the utilization categories, the product standard defines the current values which the switch disconnector must be able to break and make under abnormal conditions.

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The characteristics of the utilization categories are detailed in Table 1 below. The most demanding category in alternating current is AC23A, for which the device must be capable of connecting a current equal to 10 times the rated current of the device, and of disconnecting a current equal to 8 times the rated current of the device. From the point of view of construction, the switch disconnector is a very simple device. It is not fitted with devices for overcurrent detection and the consequent automatic interruption of the current. Therefore the switch disconnector cannot be used for automatic protection against overcurrent which may occur in the case of failure, protection must be provided by a coordinated circuit-breaker. The combination of the two devices allows the use of switch disconnectors in systems in which the short-circuit current value is greater than the electrical parameters which define the performance of the disconnector (back-up protection see Chapter 4.4. This is valid only for Isomax and Tmax switchdisconnectors. For the Emax/MS air disconnectors, it must be verified that the values for Icw and Icm are higher to the values for short-circuit in the plant and correspondent peak, respectively.

Table1: Utilization categories

Nature of current Utilization category Frequent Non-frequent operation operation AC-20A AC-20B AC-21A Alternating Current AC-22A AC-23A DC-20A Direct Current DC-21A DC-22A DC-23A AC-21B AC-22B AC-23B DC-20B DC-21B DC-22B DC-23B Utilization categories Typical applications

Connecting and disconnecting under no-load conditions Switching of resistive loads including moderate overloads Switching of mixed resistive and inductive loads, including moderate overload Switching of motor loads or other highly inductive loads Connecting and disconnecting under no-load conditions Switching of resistive loads including moderate overloads Switching of mixed resistive and inductive loads, including moderate overload (e.g. shunt motors) Switching of highly inductive loads

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Tables 2, 3 and 4 detail the main characteristics of the disconnectors. Table 2: Tmax switch disconnectors
Conventional thermal current, Ith Rated current in AC-22A utilization category, Ie Rated current in AC-23A utilization category, Ie Poles Rated operational voltage, Ue Rated impulse withstand voltage, Uimp Rated insulation voltage, Ui Test voltage at industrial frequency for 1 minute Rated short-circuit making capacity (415Vac), Icm Rated short time withstand current for 1s, Icw Insulation behaviour Reference standard Versions Terminals Mechanical life [No. Of operations] [Operation per hour] 3 poles L [mm] Basic dimensions, fixed 4 poles L [mm] D [mm] H [mm] 3/4 poles fixed [kg] Weight 3/4 poles plug-in [kg] 3/4 poles withdrawable [kg] [A] [A] [A] [Nr] 50-60 Hz [Vac] dc [Vdc] [kV] [V] [V] (min) switch disconnector only [kA] (max) with circuit-breaker on supply side [kA] [kA]

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T1D 160 160 125 3/4 690 500 8 800 3000 2.8 187 2 IEC 60947-3 F FC Cu - EF FC CuAl 25000 120 76 102 130 70 0.9/1.2 KEY TO VERSIONS F = Fixed P = Plug-in W = Withdrawable

T3D 250 250 200 3/4 690 500 8 800 3000 5.3 105 3.6 IEC 60947-3 F-P F - FC Cu - FC CuAl EF-ES - R - FC CuAl 25000 120 105 140 150 70 2.1/3 2.1/3.7 KEY TO TERMINALS F = Front EF = Extended front ES = Extended spreaded front

T4D 250/320 250/320 250 3/4 690 750 8 800 3000 5,3 440 3.6 IEC 60947-3 F-P-W F - FCCu - FCCuAl - EF-ES R- MC -HR - VR 20000 120 105 140 205 103,5 2.35/3.05 3.6/4.65 3.85/4.9
FC CuAl = Front for copper or aluminium cables R = Rear threaded RC = Rear for copper or aluminium cables HR = Rear horizontal flat bar

T5D 400/630 400/630 400 3/4 690 750 8 800 3000 11 440 6 IEC 60947-3 F-P-W F - FCCu - FCCuAl -EF ES- R - HR - VR 20000 120 140 184 205 103,5 3.25/4.15 5.15/6.65 5.4/6.9
VR = Rear vertical flat bar

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Table 3: SACE Isomax switch disconnectors
Conventional thermal current at 40 C, Ith Number of poles Rated operational voltage, Ue (ac) 50-60Hz (dc) Rated current, Ie [A] Rated impulse withstand voltage, Uimp Rated insulation voltage, Ui Test voltage at industrial frequency for 1 min. Rated short-circuit making capacity (415 V~), Icm Rated short-time withstand current for 1 s, Icw Isolation behaviour IEC 60947-3 Versions Terminals fixed plug-in withdrawable Mechanical life [No. of operations / operation per hour] Basic dimensions, fixed L (3/4 poles) D H Weight, fixed 3/4 poles [A] Nr. [V~] [V] [kV] [V] [V] [kA] [kA]

[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]

Table 4: Emax switch disconnectors E1B/MS

Rated uninterrupted current (a 40 C) Ith [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] Rated operational voltage Ue Rated insulation voltage Ui Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp Rated short-time withstand current Icw (1s) (3s) [V ~] [V ] [V ~] [kV] [kA] [kA] 690 250 1000 12 36 36 690 250 1000 12 50 36 105 75.6 690 250 1000 12 42 42 88.2 88.2 800 1250

E1N/MS
800 1250

E2B/MS
1600 2000

Rated short-circuit making capacity (peak value) Icm 220/230/380/400/415/440 V ~[kA] 75.6 500/660/690 V ~ [kA] 75.6

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S6D
630-800 3/4 690 750 630-800 8 800 3000 30 15

S7D
1000 / 1250 / 1600 3/4 690 750 1000-1250-1600 8 800 3000 52,5 25

S8D
2000 / 2500 / 3200 3/4 690 750 2000-2500-3200 8 800 3000 85 40

F-W F - EF - FC CuAl R - RC F - HR - VR 20000/120 210/280 103,5 268 9.5/12

F-W F - EF - FC CuAl (1250A) HR - VR F - HR - VR 10000/120 210/280 138,5 406 17/22

F EF (2500A)-R 10000/20 406/556 242 400 57/76

E2N/MS
1250 1600 2000

E3N/MS
2500 3200

E3S/MS
1250 1600 2000 2500 3200

E4S/MS
4000

E4S/fMS
4000

E4H/MS
3200 4000

E6H/MS
5000 6300

E6H/f MS
5000 6300

690 250 1000 12 55 42 121 121

690 250 1000 12 65 65 143 143

690 250 1000 12 75 65 165 165

690 250 1000 12 75 75 165 165

690 250 1000 12 80 75 176 165

690 250 1000 12 100 75 220 187

690 250 1000 12 100 85 220 220

690 250 1000 12 100 85 220 220

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4.1 Protection coordination
The design of a system for protecting an electric network is of fundamental importance both to ensure the correct economic and functional operation of the installation as a whole and to reduce to a minimum any problem caused by anomalous operating conditions and/or malfunctions. The present analysis discusses the coordination between the different devices dedicated to the protection of zones and specific components with a view to: guaranteeing safety for people and installation at all times; identifying and rapidly excluding only the zone affected by a problem, instead of taking indiscriminate actions and thus reducing the energy available to the rest of the network; containing the effects of a malfunction on other intact parts of the network (voltage dips, loss of stability in the rotating machines); reducing the stress on components and damage in the affected zone; ensuring the continuity of the service with a good quality feeding voltage; guaranteeing an adequate back-up in the event of any malfunction of the protective device responsible for opening the circuit; providing staff and management systems with the information they need to restore the service as rapidly as possible and with a minimal disturbance to the rest of the network; achieving a valid compromise between reliability, simplicity and cost effectiveness. To be more precise, a valid protection system must be able to: understand what has happened and where it has happened, discriminating between situations that are anomalous but tolerable and faults within a given zone of influence, avoiding unnecessary tripping and the consequent unjustified disconnection of a sound part of the system; take action as rapidly as possible to contain damage (destruction, accelerated ageing, ...), safeguarding the continuity and stability of the power supply. The most suitable solution derives from a compromise between these two opposing needs - to identify precisely the fault and to act rapidly - and is defined in function of which of these two requirements takes priority.

Over-current coordination
Influence of the networks electrical parameters (rated current and shortcircuit current) The strategy adopted to coordinate the protective devices depends mainly on the rated current (In) and short-circuit current (Ik) values in the considered point of network. Generally speaking, we can classify the following types of coordination: 182 current discrimination; time (or time-current) discrimination; zone (or logical) discrimination; energy discrimination; back-up. ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

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Definition of discrimination The over-current discrimination is defined in the Standards as coordination of the operating characteristics of two or more over-current protective devices such that, on the incidence of over-currents within stated limits, the device intended to operate within these limits does so, while the others do not operate (IEC 60947-1, def. 2.5.23); It is possible to distinguish between: total discrimination, which means over-current discrimination such that, in the case of two over-current protective devices in series, the protective device on the load side provides protection without tripping the other protective device (IEC 60947-2, def. 2.17.2); partial discrimination, which means over-current discrimination such that, in the case of two over-current protective devices in series, the protective device on the load side provides protection up to a given over-current limit without tripping the other (IEC 60947-2, def. 2.17.3); this over-current threshold is called discrimination limit current Is (IEC 60947-2, def. 2.17.4).

Current discrimination This type of discrimination is based on the observation that the closer the fault comes to the networks feeder, the greater the short-circuit current will be. We can therefore pinpoint the zone where the fault has occurred simply by calibrating the instantaneous protection of the device upstream to a limit value higher than the fault current which causes the tripping of the device downstream. We can normally achieve total discrimination only in specific cases where the fault current is not very high (and comparable with the devices rated current) or where a component with high impedance is between the two protective devices (e.g. a transformer, a very long or small cable...) giving rise to a large difference between the short-circuit current values. This type of coordination is consequently feasible mainly in final distribution networks (with low rated current and short-circuit current values and a high impedance of the connection cables). The devices time-current tripping curves are generally used for the study. This solution is: rapid; easy to implement; and inexpensive. On the other hand: the discrimination limits are normally low; increasing the discrimination levels causes a rapid growing of the device sizes. The following example shows a typical application of current discrimination based on the different instantaneous tripping threshold values of the circuit-breakers considered.

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With a fault current value at the defined point equal to 1000 A, an adequate coordination is obtained by using the considered circuit-breakers as verified in the tripping curves of the protection devices. The discrimination limit is given by the minimum magnetic threshold of the circuit-breaker upstream, T1B160 In160.
[s] 104

Time-current Curves

Ur = 400V
103

T1B 160 In160

102 T1B160In25 101

Cable

1 T1B160In160

T1D 160

10 -2

10 -1

10 1

I [kA]

T1B 160 In25 Ik=1kA

Time discrimination This type of discrimination is an evolution from the previous one. The setting strategy is therefore based on progressively increasing the current thresholds and the time delays for tripping the protective devices as we come closer to the power supply source. As in the case of current discrimination, the study is based on a comparison of the time-current tripping curves of the protective devices. This type of coordination: is easy to study and implement; is relatively inexpensive; enables to achieve even high discrimination levels, depending on the Icw of the upstream device; allows a redundancy of the protective functions and can send valid information to the control system, but has the following disadvantages: the tripping times and the energy levels that the protective devices (especially those closer to the sources) let through are high, with obvious problems concerning safety and damage to the components even in zones unaffected by the fault; 184 ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

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it enables the use of current-limiting circuit-breakers only at levels hierarchically lower down the chain; the other circuit-breakers have to be capable of withstanding the thermal and electro-dynamic stresses related to the passage of the fault current for the intentional time delay. Selective circuit-breakers, often air type, have to be used for the various levels to guarantee a sufficiently high short-time withstand current; the duration of the disturbance induced by the short-circuit current on the power supply voltages in the zones unaffected by the fault can cause problems with electronic and electro-mechanical devices (voltage below the electromagnetic releasing value); the number of discrimination levels is limited by the maximum time that the network can stand without loss of stability. The following example shows a typical application of time discrimination obtained by setting differently the tripping times of the different protection devices.

Electronic release: E4S 4000 PR111-LSI In4000 E3N 2500 PR111-LSI In2500 S7H 1600 PR211-LI In1600

L (Long delay) Setting: 0.9 Curve: B Setting: 1 Curve: A Setting: 1 Curve: A

S (Short delay) Setting: 8 Curve: D Setting: 10 Curve: C

I (IST) Off Off Setting: 10

Ur = 15000 V

Time-Current Curves
Sr = 2500 kVA Ur2 = 400 V uk% = 6%
[s] 104

103

E4S 4000 PR111-LSI In4000

102 E4S4000 101

E3N 2500 PR111-LSI In2500

10 -1

S7H1600

E3N2500

S7H 1600 PR211-LI In1600

10 -2

Ik=60kA

10 1

10 2

10 3

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Zone (or logical) discrimination This type of coordination is implemented by means of a dialogue between current measuring devices that, when they ascertain that a setting threshold has been exceeded, give the correct identification and disconnection only of the zone affected by the fault. It is available with the circuit-breakers of Emax series only. In practice, it can be implemented in two ways: the releases send information on the preset current threshold that has been exceeded to the supervisor system and the latter decides which protective device has to trip; in the event of current values exceeding its setting threshold, each protective device sends a blocking signal via a direct connection or bus to the protective device higher in the hierarchy (i.e. upstream with respect to the direction of the power flow) and, before it trips, it makes sure that a similar blocking signal has not arrived from the protective device downstream; in this way, only the protective device immediately upstream of the fault trips. The first mode foresees tripping times of about one second and is used mainly in the case of not particularly high short-circuit currents where a power flow is not uniquely defined. The second mode enables distinctly shorter tripping times: with respect to a time discrimination coordination, there is no longer any need to increase the intentional time delay progressively as we move closer to the source of the power supply. The maximum delay is in relation to the time necessary to detect any presence of a blocking signal sent from the protective device downstream. Advantages: reduction of the tripping times and increase of the safety level; the tripping times will be around 100 milliseconds; reduction of both the damages caused by the fault as well of the disturbances in the power supply network; reduction of the thermal and dynamic stresses on the circuit-breakers and on the components of the system; large number of discrimination levels; redundancy of protections: in case of malfunction of zone discrimination, the tripping is ensured by the settings of the other protection functions of the circuit-breakers. In particular, it is possible to adjust the time-delay protection functions against short-circuit at increasing time values, the closer they are to the networks feeder. Disadvantages: higher costs; greater complexity of the system (special components, additional wiring, auxiliary power sources, ...). This solution is therefore used mainly in systems with high rated current and high short-circuit current values, with precise needs in terms of both safety and continuity of service: in particular, examples of logical discrimination can be often found in primary distribution switchboards, immediately downstream of transformers and generators and in meshed networks.

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Energy discrimination Energy coordination is a particular type of discrimination that exploits the currentlimiting characteristics of moulded-case circuit-breakers. It is important to remember that a current-limiting circuit-breaker is a circuit-breaker with a break time short enough to prevent the short-circuit current reaching its otherwise attainable peak value (IEC 60947-2, def. 2.3). In practice, ABB SACE moulded-case circuit-breakers of Isomax and Tmax series, under short-circuit conditions, are extremely rapid (tripping times of about some milliseconds) and therefore it is impossible to use the time-current curves for the coordination studies. The phenomena are mainly dynamic (and therefore proportional to the square of the instantaneous current value) and can be described by using the specific let-through energy curves. In general, it is necessary to verify that the let-through energy of the circuitbreaker downstream is lower than the energy value needed to complete the opening of the circuit-breaker upstream. This type of discrimination is certainly more difficult to consider than the previous ones because it depends largely on the interaction between the two devices placed in series and demands access to data often unavailable to the end user. Manufacturers provide tables, rules and calculation programs in which the minimum discrimination limits are given between different combinations of circuitbreakers. Advantages: fast breaking, with tripping times which reduce as the short-circuit current increases; reduction of the damages caused by the fault (thermal and dynamic stresses), of the disturbances to the power supply system, of the costs...; the discrimination level is no longer limited by the value of the short-time withstand current Icw which the devices can withstand; large number of discrimination levels; possibility of coordination of different current-limiting devices (fuses, circuitbreakers,..) even if they are positioned in intermediate positions along the chain. Disadvantage: difficulty of coordination between circuit-breakers of similar sizes. This type of coordination is used above all for secondary and final distribution networks, with rated currents below 1600A. Back-up protection The back-up protection is an over-current coordination of two over-current protective devices in series where the protective device, generally but not necessarily on the supply side, effects the over-current protection with or without the assistance of the other protective device and prevents any excessive stress on the latter (IEC 60947-1, def. 2.5.24). Besides, IEC 60364-4-43, 434.5.1 states: A lower breaking capacity is admitted if another protective device having the necessary breaking capacity is installed on the supply side. In that case, characteristics of the devices, must be co-ordinated so that the energy let through by these two devices does not exceed that which can be withstood without damage by the device on the load side and the conductors protected by these devices. ABB SACE - Protection and control devices 187

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Advantages: cost-saving solution; extremely rapid tripping. Disadvantages: extremely low discrimination values; low service quality, since at least two circuit-breakers in series have to trip.

Coordination between circuit-breaker and switch disconnector

The switch disconnector The switch disconnectors derive from the corresponding circuit-breakers, of which they keep the overall dimensions, the fixing systems and the possibility of mounting all the accessories provided for the basic versions. They are devices which can make, carry and break currents under normal service conditions of the circuit. They can also be used as general circuit-breakers in sub-switchboards, as bus-ties, or to isolate installation parts, such as lines, busbars or groups of loads. Once the contacts have opened, these switches guarantee isolation thanks to their contacts, which are at the suitable distance to prevent an arc from striking in compliance with the prescriptions of the standards regarding aptitude to isolation. Protection of switch disconnectors Each switch disconnector shall be protected by a coordinated device which safeguards it against overcurrents, usually a circuit-breaker able to limit the short-circuit current and the let-through energy values at levels acceptable for the switch-disconnector. As regards overload protection, the rated current of the circuit-breaker shall be lower than or equal to the size of the disconnector to be protected. Regarding Isomax and Tmax series switch disconnectors the coordination tables show the circuit-breakers which can protect them against the indicated prospective short-circuit currents values. Regarding Emax series switch disconnectors it is necessary to verify that the short-circuit current value at the installation point is lower than the short-time withstand current Icw of the disconnector, and that the peak value is lower than the making current value (Icm).

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4.2 Discrimination tables
The tables below give the selectivity values of short-circuit currents (in kA) between pre-selected combinations of circuit-breakers, for voltages from 380 to 415 V. The tables cover the possible combinations of ABB SACE Emax air circuit-breakers series, ABB SACE Isomax and Tmax moulded-case circuitbreakers series and the series of ABB modular circuit-breakers. The values are obtained following particular rules which, if not respected, may give selectivity values which in some cases may be much lower than those given. Some of these guidelines are generally valid and are indicated below; others refer exclusively to particular types of circuit-breakers and will be subject to notes below the relevant table. General rules: the function l of electronic releases (PR111-PR112-PR113, PR211/P-PR212/ P, PR221DS-PR222DS/P) of upstream breakers must be excluded (l3 in OFF); the magnetic trip of thermomagnetic (TM) or magnetic only (MO) breakers positioned upstream must be 10In and set to the maximum threshold; it is fundamentally important to verify that the setting adopted by the user for the electronic and thermomagnetic releases of breakers positioned either upstream or downstream do not cause intersections in the time-current curves. Notes for the correct reading of the coordination tables: The limit value of selectivity is obtained considering the lower among the given value, the breaking capacity of the CB on the supply side and the breaking capacity of the CB on the load side. The letter T indicates total selectivity for the given combination, the corresponding value in kA is obtained considering the lower of the downstream and upstream circuit-breakers breaking capacities (Icu). The following tables show the breaking capacities at 415Vac for SACE Emax, Isomax and Tmax circuit-breakers.
Tmax @ 415V ac Version Icu [kA] B 16 C 25 N 36 S 50 H 70 L (for T2) 85 L (for T4-T5) 120 V 200 Isomax @ 415V ac Version N S H L Icu [kA] 35* 50 65 100 Emax @ 415V ac Version B N S H L V Icu [kA] 42 65** 75 100 130 150

* Versions certified at 36 kA ** For Emax E1 version N Icu=50 kA

For MCB (Modular circuit-breaker): B = charatteristic trip (I3=3...5In) C = charatteristic trip (I3=5...10In) D = charatteristic trip (I3=10...20In) K = charatteristic trip (I3=8...14In) Z = charatteristic trip (I3=2...3In)

Keys
For MCCB (Moulded-case circuit-breaker) ACB (Air circuit-breaker) TM = thermomagnetic release TMD (Tmax) TMA (Tmax) T adjustable M adjustable (Isomax) M = magnetic only release MF (Tmax) MA (Tmax) EL = elettronic release PR111/P - PR112/P - PR113/P (Emax) PR211/P - PR212/P (Isomax) PR221DS - PR222DS (Tmax)

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Example: From the selectivity table on page 213 it can be seen that breakers E2N1250 and T5H400,correctly set, are selective up to 55kA (higer than the short-circuit current at the busbar). From the selectivity table on page 206 it can be seen that, between T5H400 and T1N160 In125, the total sectivity is granted; as aleady specified on age 189 this means selectivity up to the breaking capacity of T1N and therefore up to 36 kA (higher than the short-circuit current at the busbar).
Time-current Curves
t [s] 104

Ur = 400V
103

E2N 1250 In1250

E2N1250 In1250 102

Cable

101

Ik=50kA

1 T1N160 In125

T5H400 In400

T5H400

10-1

Cable

10-2

Ik=22kA

10-1

101 22kA

50kA I [A]

T1N160 In125

From the curves it is evident that between breakers E2N1250 and T5H400 time discrimination exists, while between breakers T5H400 and T1N160 there is energy discrimination.

190

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Discrimination tables MCB-MCB MCB - S2.. B @ 415V
Supply s. S290 Char. Icu [kA] 7.5 B 10 15 20 S280 S280 25 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 In [A] 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 10.5 10.5 5 4.5 4,5 3.5 3.5 T T 8 7 7 5 5 4.5 1.5 1.5 1 2 2 1.5 1.5 3 3 2 2 2 5.5 5.5 3 3 3 2.5 80 D 15 100 32 40 S500 D 50 50 63

S250-S260 S270-S280 S250-S260 S270-S280 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270

Load s.

S250-S260 S270-S280 S250-S260 S270-S280

MCB - S2.. C @ 415V

Supply s. S290 Char. Icu [kA] 7.5 S240 S240 S240 C S240 S240 S240 S240 S240 S240 10 S250-S260 15 S270 20 S280 S280 25 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 In [A] 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 T T T 10.5 10.5 5 4.5 4,5 3.5 3.5 D 15 100 T T T T T 8 7 7 5 5 4.5 32 T 3 2 1.5 1.5 1 40 T 6 3 2 2 1.5 1.5 S500 D 50 50 T T 6 3 3 2 2 2 63 T T T 5.5 5.5 3 3 3 2.5
1SDC008004F0201

S250-S260 S270-S280 S250-S260 S270-S280 S250-S260 S270-S280 S250-S260 S270-S280 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270

Load s.

S250-S260 S270-S280 S250-S260 S270-S280

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Discrimination tables MCB-MCB MCB - S2.. D @ 415V
Supply s. S290 Char. Icu [kA] 7.5 D 10 15 S270 S270-S280 S270-S280 S270-S280 S270-S280 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270-S280 S270-S280 20 S280 S280 25 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 In [A] 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 T T T 10.5 10.5 5 3 3 3 2.5 D 15 100 T T T T T 8 5 5 5 4 4 32 T 3 2 1.5 1.5 1 40 T 6 3 2 2 1.5 S500 D 50 50 T T 6 3 3 2 1.5 63 T T T 5.5 5.5 3 2 2

MCB - S2.. K @ 415V

Supply s. S290 Char. Icu [kA] 7.5 K 10 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 15 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 20 S280 S280 25 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 In [A] 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 T T T 10.5 10.5 5 3 3 3 D 15 100 T T T T T 8 5 5 5 4 32 T 3 2 1.5 1.5 T 6 3 2 2 1.5 S500 D 50 40 50 T T 6 3 3 2 1.5 63 T T T 5.5 5.5 3 2 2

192

Load s.

Load s.

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MCB - S2.. Z @ 415V
Supply s. S290 Char. Icu [kA] 7.5 Z 10 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 15 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 20 S280 S280 25 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 In [A] 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 T T T 10.5 10.5 5 4.5 4.5 3.5 3.5 3 3 D 15 100 T T T T T 8 7 7 5 5 4.5 4.5 3 32 T 3 2 1.5 1.5 1 1 1 T 6 3 2 2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 S500 D 50 40 50 T T 6 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 63 T T T 5.5 5.5 3 3 3 2.5 2.5 2
1SDC008005F0201

Load s.

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Discrimination tables MCB/MCCB - S500
MCB/MCCB - S500 @ 415V
Version Release Supply s. Load s. Char. Icu [kA] In [A] 6 10 13 16 B, C 50 20 25 32 40 50 63 6 10 13 16 20
S500

B, C, N, S, H, L, V TM S290 D 80 6 6 6 6 6 4.5 100 10 10 10 10 7.5 6 6 T2 12.5 4.5 16 5.5 20 5.5 4.5(1) 4.5(1) T1-T2 25 5.5 4.5 32 5.5 4.5 4.5 4.5(1) 4.5(1) 40 5.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 50 5.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5(1) 4.5(1) 63 10.5 8 7.5 7.5 7.5 6 T1-T2-T3 80 15 10 10 10 10 10 7.5 5(1) 5(1) 6 6 6 6 6 4.5 10 10 10 10 7.5 6 6 4.5 5.5 5.5 4.5(1) 4.5(1) 5.5 4.5 5.5 4.5 4.5 4.5(1) 4.5(1) 5.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 5.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5(1) 4.5(1) 10.5 8 7.5 7.5 7.5 6 15 10 10 10 10 10 7.5 5(1) 5(1) T 10 7.5 4.5 4.5 T T T 10 6 4.5 36 4.5(1) 36 5.5 36 5.5 4.5(1) 4.5(1) 36 5.5 4.5 36 5.5 4.5 4.5 4.5(1) 4.5(1) 36 5.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 36 5.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5(1) 4.5(1) 36 10.5 8 7.5 7.5 7.5 6 36 36 36 10 10 10 10 7.5 5(1) 5(1) 100 20 20 15 15 15 15 10 10 7.5(2) 5(2) 20 20 15 15 15 15 10 10 7.5(2) 5(2) 36 36 36 15 15 15 15 10 10 7.5(2)

50

25 32 40 50 63 5.8

50

5.38 7.311 1015 1420 1826

K 30

2332 2937 3441 3845

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Value for the supply side magnetic only T2 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T2-T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T4 circuit-breaker.

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B, C, N, S, H, L, V TM T3 125 25 25 25 25 25 20 20 20 15 6(3) 25 25 25 25 25 20 20 20 15 6(3) 36 36 36 T T T 20 20 20 15 160 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 50 50 50 T T T T T T T 200 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 T T T T T T T T T T 250 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 T T T T T T T T T T 40 6 40(4) 6(4) 5(4) 5(4) 40 6 5 40 6 5 5 5 5(4) 5(4) 5(4) 40 40 40 12 12 12(4) 12(4) 8(4) 6(4) 6(4) T T T T T T T(4) T(4) T(4) 8(4) 7.5 6.5 7.5(4) 6.5(4) 5(4) 7.5 6.5 7.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5(4) 6.5(4) 16 11 11 11 11 11 8 6.5(4) 20 7.5 6.5 6.5 25 7.5(4) 6.5(4) 5(4) 5(4) 4(4) 32 7.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 50 7.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 5(4) T4 80 16 11 11 11 11 11 8 6.5 5(4) 100 T T T T T T T T 7.5 5(4) T T T T T T T T(4) 7.5(4) 125 T T T T T T T T T 7 T T T T T T T T T(4) 7(4) T T T T T T T T(4) T(4) T(4) 160 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T(4) T T T T T T T T T T(4) 200 320 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 50 50 50 50 T 50 50 50 T T T T 50 50 50 T T T T T T T 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 10 25 36 36 36 63 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 EL T2 100 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 160 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 50 50 50 T T T T T T T T4-T5 100 630 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T
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Discrimination tables MCCB - S2..
MCCB - S2.. B @ 415V
Version Release Char. Icu [kA] 7.5 10 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 (1) (2) (3) (4)

B, C, N, S, H, L TM T2 12.5 16 20 T1-T2 25 32 40 50 63

Supply s. 15 S270-S280 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270-S280 S270-S280 20 S280 S280 25 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 In [A] 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125

5.5(1)

5.5

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 3(1) 3(1) 3

5.5 5.5 3 3 3(1) 3(1)

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 3 3(1) 3(1)

10.5 10.5 7.5 7.5 5 5 5

Load s.

Value for the supply side magnetic only T2 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T2-T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T4 circuit-breaker.

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B, C, N, S, H, L,V TM T1-T2-T3 80 100 125 T3 160 200 250 20 25 32 50 80 T4 100 125 160 200 250 320 10 25 T2 63 EL T4 TM/ EL T5

100 250 320 100 160 160 320 630

T T 8.5 7.5 7.5 6 6 6 3(1)

T T 17 12 12 10 10 7.5 5(2) 5(2)

T T T 20 20 15 15 12 12 6(3)

T T T T T T T T T 10.5

T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T

7.5 7.5(4) 7.5 7.5(4) 5 5(4) 5(4) 3(4)

7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 5 5 5 6.5 6.5 6.5 5 5 5(4)

T T 9 8 8 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.5 5(4)

T T T T T T T T T T T(4)

T T T T T T T T T T T(4)

T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T

T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T 10.5

T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T
1SDC008007F0201

5.5(1) 7.5

7.5 10.5

10.5 10.5

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Discrimination tables MCCB - S2..

MCCB - S2.. C @ 415V

Version Release Char. Icu [kA] 7.5 S240 S240 S240 S240
Load s.

B, C, N, S, H, L TM T2 12.5 T T T 5.5(1) 16 T T T 5.5 20 T T T T1-T2 25 T T T 32 T T T 5.5 5.5 3 3 3(1) 3(1) 40 T T T 50 T T T 63 T T T 10.5 10.5 7.5 7.5 5 5 5

Supply s. 10 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 S250-S260 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

15 S270 S270-S280 S270-S280 S270-S280 S270-S280 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270-S280 S270-S280 S290 S290 S290

20 S280 S280 -

25 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 -

In [A] 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 3(1) 3(1) 3

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 3 3(1) 3(1)

S240 C S240 S240 S240 S240 -

Value for the supply side magnetic only T2 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T2-T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T4 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side T4 In160 circuit-breaker.

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B, C, N, S, H, L,V TM T1-T2-T3 80 T T T T T 8.5 7.5 7.5 6 6 6 3(1) 100 125 T T T T T 17 12 12 10 10 7.5 5(2) 5(2) T T T T T T 20 20 15 15 12 12 6(3) T3 160 200 250 T T T T T T T T T T T T 10.5 4(3) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 10 7.5(3) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 15 20 T T T 25 T(4) T(4) T(4) 32 T T T 50 T T T 80 T T T T T 9 8 8 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.5 5(4) T4 100 125 160 200 250 320 10 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T(4) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T(4) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 5 5(4) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 11 8 8(4) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 12 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 25 T T T T T T T T2 63 T T T T T T T T T T T EL T4 TM/ EL T5

100 250 320 100 160 160 320 630 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 10.5 4 4 4 T T T T T T T T T T T T T(5) 12(4 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T
1SDC008008F0201

7.5 7.5(4) 7.5 7.5(4) 5 5(4) 5(4) 3(4)

7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 5 5 5 6.5 6.5 6.5 5 5 5(4)

5.5(1) 7.5

7.5 10.5

10.5 10.5

4(3) 7.5(3) 15

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Discrimination tables MCCB - S2.. MCCB - S2.. D @ 415V
Version Release Char. Icu [kA] 7.5 10 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

B, C, N, S, H, L TM T2 12.5 T T T 5.5(1) 16 T T T 5.5 20 T T T T1-T2 25 T T T 32 T T T 5.5 5.5 3 2(1) 2(1) 2(1) 40 T T T 50 T T T 63 T T T 10.5 10.5 5 3 3 3 2.5

Supply s. 15 S270 S270-S280 S270-S280 S270-S280 S270-S280 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270-S280 S270-S280 S290 S290 20 S280 S280 25 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 In [A] 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 3(1) 3

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 2(1)

Load s.

Value for the supply side magnetic only T2 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T2-T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T4 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side T4 In160 circuit-breaker.

200

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B, C, N, S, H, L,V TM T1-T2-T3 80 T T T T 12 8.5 5 5 4.5 4 4 3(1) 2(1) 100 125 T T T T T 17 8 8 6.5 6 6 5 3(2) 3(2) T T T T T T 13.5 13.5 11 9.5 9.5 8 5 5(3) T3 160 200 250 T T T T T T T T T T T T 9.5 9.5 4(3) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 10 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 15 20 T T T 25 T(4) T(4) T(4) 32 T T T 50 T T T 80 T T T T T 9 5.5 5.5 5 4.5 4.5(4) T4 100 125 160 200 250 320 10 T T T T T T T T T T T T(4) T T T T T T T T T T T T T(4) T(4) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T(4) 5 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 11 8 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 25 T T T T T T T2 63 T T T T T T T T T T T EL T4 TM/ EL T5

100 250 320 100 160 160 320 630 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 9.5 T T T T T T T T T T 9.5 9.5 4 4 T T T T T T T T T T T T T(5) 12(5) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T
1SDC008009F0201

7.5 7.5(4) 7.5 7.5(4) 5 5(4) 5(4)

7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 5 5 4 4 4(4) 4(4)

4.5(4) T(4)

4(3) 7.5(3) 15

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Discrimination tables MCCB - S2..
MCCB - S2.. K @ 415V
Version Release Char. Icu [kA] 7.5 10 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 S250 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

B, C, N, S, H, L TM T2 12.5 T T T 5.5(1) 16 T T T 5.5 20 T T T T1-T2 25 T T T 32 T T T 5.5 5.5 3 2(1) 2(1) 2(1) 40 T T T 50 T T T 63 T T T 10.5 10.5 6 5 4.5 3.5 3.5

Supply s. 15 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S290 S290 20 S280 S280 25 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 In [A] 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 3(1) 3

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2(1)

Load s.

Value for the supply side magnetic only T2 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T2-T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T4 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side T4 In160 circuit-breaker.

202

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B, C, N, S, H, L,V TM T1-T2-T3 80 T T T T 12 8.5 7.5 7.5 5.5 5.5 4.5 3(1) 2(1) 100 125 T T T T T 17 T T T T T T T3 160 200 250 T T T T T T T T T T T T 9.5 4(3) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 10 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 15 20 T T T 25 T(4) T(4) T(4) 32 T T T 50 T T T 80 T T T T T 9 8 8 6 6(4) 6(4) 5(4) T4 100 125 160 200 250 320 10 T T T T T T T T T T T(4) T(4) T(4) T T T T T T T T T T T T(4) T(4) T(4) T T T T T T T T T T T T T(4) T(4) 5 5(4) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T(4) 11 8 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 25 T T T T T T T T2 63 T T T T T T T T T T T EL T4 TM/ EL T5

100 250 320 100 160 160 320 630 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 9.5 T T T T T T T T T T 9.5 9.5 4 4 T T T T T T T T T T T T T(5) 12(5) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

7.5 7.5(4) 7.5 7.5(4) 5(4) 5(4) 5(4)

7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5(4) 5(4)

10 13.5 10 13.5 6.5 6 6 5 3(2) 11 9.5 9,5 8 6

5.5(4) T(4)

3(2) 5.5(3) 9.5

4(3) 7.5(3) 15

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Discrimination tables MCCB - S2..

MCCB - S2.. Z @ 400V

Version Release Char. Icu [kA] 7.5 Load s.

B, C, N, S, H, L TM T2 12.5 T T T 5.5(1) 16 T T T 5.5 20 T T T T1-T2 25 T T T 32 T T T 5.5 5.5 3 3 3(1) 3(1) 40 T T T 50 T T T 63 T T T 10.5 10.5 8 7.5 5 5 5

Supply s. 10 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 S270 (1) (2) (3) (4)

15 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 -

20 S280 S280 -

25 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 S280 -

In [A] 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 3(1) 3(1) 3

5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 3 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 3 3(1) 3(1)

Z -

Value for the supply side magnetic only T2 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T2-T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T3 circuit-breaker. Value for the supply side magnetic only T4 circuit-breaker.

204

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B, C, N, S, H, L,V TM T1-T2-T3 80 T T T T T 8.5 7.5 7.5 6 6 6 4(1) T3 20 T T T 25 T(4) T(4) T(4) 32 T T T 50 T T T 80 T T T T T 9 8 8 6.5 6.5 6.5 5 3.5(4) T4 100 125 160 200 250 320 10 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T(4) T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 25 T T T T T T T T2 63 T T T T T T T T T T T EL T4 TM/ EL T5

100 125 160 200 250 T T T T T 17 12 12 10 10 7.5 5(2) 5(2) T T T T T T 20 20 15 15 12 12 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

100 250 320 100 160 160 320 630 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 10.5 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

1SDC008011F0201

7.5 7.5(4) 7.5 7.5(4) 5 5(4) 5(4) 5(4)

7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 5 5 6.5 6.5 5 5 5(4)

4.5 6.5

5.5(1) 7.5

7.5 10.5 6(3) 10.5

10.5 10.5

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Discrimination tables MCCB - MCCB

MCCB - T1 @ 415V
Supply s. T1 Version Release Iu [A] Load s. B, C, N TM TM,M 160 T2 N,S,H,L EL 160 T3 N,S TM,M 250 T4 N,S,H,L,V TM,M 250 10* 10 10* 10 10* 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 320 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 25 32 50 80 100 125 160 200 250 320

I n [A] 160 160 25 63 100 160 160 200 250 20 16 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 20 25 B 32 TM 160 40 50 63 N 80 100 125 160 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

10* 10 10 10 10 10* 10 10 10 10 10* 10 10 10 10* 10 10 10 10 10* 10

T1

B C

10* 10 10

* Value for the supply side magnetic only circuit-breaker.

206

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T4 N,S,H,L,V EL 250 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 320 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 400 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T TM 630

T5 N,S,H,L,V EL 400 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 630 T T T T T T T T T T T

S6 N,S,H,L. TM EL 800 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

S7 S,H,L EL 1250 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 1600 T T T T T T T T T T T

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100 160 250 320 320 400 500 630 320 400 630 800 800 1000 1250 1600 T T T T T T T T T T T

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Discrimination tables MCCB - MCCB MCCB T2 @ 415V
Supply s. T1 Monte
Versione Version B, C, N Rel Release Iu [A] Valle Load s. TM TM,M 160 1.6-2.5 T 3.2 4-5 6.3 8 10 12.5 16 TM 160 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 10 25 EL 160 63 100 160 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 25 25 25 T T T T T T T T T2 N,S,H,L EL 160 T T T T T T T T T T T T T3 N,S TM,M 250 T T T T T T T T T T T* T* T* T* T* T* T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T4 N,S,H,L,V TM,M 250 T T T T T T T 70 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 320 T T T T T T T 25 32 50 80 100 125 160 200 250 320

I n [A] 160 160 25 63 100 160 160 200 250 20

10 10 10 10 10 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

10 10 10 10 10 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3*

15 40 15 40 15 40 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

N S
T2

70 70 70 70

70 70 55 55 40 40 40 40 30 30 30 30 30 30 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

55* 55 55 55 55 40* 40 40 40 40 40* 40 40 40 40 30* 30* 30 30 30 30* 30* 30 30 30 30* 30* 30* 30 30 25* 25* 25* 25 25* 25* 25* 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

H L

25* 25* 25* 25 25

* Value for the supply side magnetic only circuit-breaker.

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T4 N,S,H,L,V EL 250 T T T T T T T 70 55 40 40 30 30 30 T T T T T T T 70 55 40 40 30 30 30 25 25 T T T T T T T 320 T T T T T T T 400 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T TM 630

T5 N,S,H,L,V EL 400 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 630 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

S6 N,S,H,L. TM EL 800 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

S7 S,H,L EL 1250 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 1600 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

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100 160 250 320 320 400 500 630 320 400 630 800 800 10001250 1600 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

70 70 55 55 40 40 40 40 30 30 30 30 30 30 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

25 25 25

25 25 25 25

25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

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Discrimination tables MCCB - MCCB MCCB - T3 @ 415V
Supply s. T1 Version B, C, N Release Iu [A] Load s. 63 80 N T3 S TM 160 100 125 160 200 250 TM TM.M 160 T2 N,S,H,L EL 160 3 3* T3 N,S TM.M 250 4 4 4* 5 5 5 T4 N,S,H,L,V TM.M 250 7* 7 7* 7* 7 7 7* 7* 7 7 7 320 7 7 7 7 25 32 50 80 100 125 160 200 250 320

I n [A] 160 160 25 63 100 160 160 200 250 20

* Value for the supply side magnetic only circuit-breaker.

MCCB - T4 @ 415V
Supply s. Version N,S,H,L Rel Release Iu [A] Valle Load s. I n [A] 20 25 32 50 N. S. T4 H. L. V 320 250 320 TM 250 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 100 EL 160 250 320 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 400 T T T T T T T T T T 50 TM 630 T T T T T 50 50 T T T T T 50 50 50 EL 400 T T T T T 50 50 50 50 T T T T T 630 T T T T T N,S,H,L TM EL S,H,L EL 1250 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 1600 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T5 S6 S7

800 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

320 400 500 630 320 400 630 800 800 1000 1250 1600

50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

* Value for the supply side magnetic only circuit-breaker.

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T4 N,S,H,L,V EL 250 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 320 7 7 7 7 7 7 400 TM 630

T5 N,S,H,L,V EL 400 630

S6 N,S,H,L. TM EL 800 T T T T T T T T T T T T

S7 S,H,L EL 1250 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 1600 T T T T T T T

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100 160 250 320 320 400 500 630 320 400 630 800 800 10001250 1600 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 20 20 20 20 25 25 20 20 20 20 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

40 40

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Discrimination tables MCCB - MCCB

MCCB - T5 @ 415V
Supply s. Version
N,S,H,L S,H,L EL 1250 T T T T 30 30 30 30 T T T T T T T T T T 1600 T T T T T T T S6 S7

Release
Iu [A]

TM EL 800 In [A] 320 400 500 630 320 400 630 30 30 30 30 30

Load s.
N, S, T5 H, L, V EL 400 TM 630 400 630

800 800 100012501600

MCCB - S6 @ 415V
Supply s. Version
S,H,L S7

Release
Iu [A]

EL 1250 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 40 40 40 T T T 40 40 40 40 40 40 1600 T T 40 40 40 40 40 40 In [A] 10001250 1600

Load s.
N S S6 H L TM EL TM EL TM 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800

EL TM
EL

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Discrimination tables ACB - MCCB

ACB - MCCB @ 415V

Supply s. Version Release

E1 B EL 800 1250 800 1250 1600 2000 N B

E2 N EL 1250 1600 2000 1250 1600 2500 3200 L* N S

E3 H EL 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 T T T T T T 75 T T T T T 75 75 T T T 75 75 T T T 75 75 75 75 2000 2500 L* S

E4 H EL 4000 3200 4000 H

E6 V EL 5000 6300 3200 4000 5000 6300 T T T T T T T T T T T T 100 100 T T T 100 100 T T T T T T
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Iu [A]

B T1 C N N T2 S H L T3 N S N S T4 H L V N S T5 H L V N S6 S H L S S7 H L EL 1250 1600 TM.EL 800 TM.EL 400 630 TM.EL 250 320 TM 250 TM.EL 160 TM 160

T T T T 36 36 36 T 36 T 36 36 36 36 T 36 36 36 36 T 36 36 36

T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T 55 55 T T T T 55 55 55 T T 55 55 55 T T 55 55 T 55 55

T T T T T T T T T T T T 100 100 T T T 100 100 T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T T 100 100 T T T 100 100 T T T T 100 100 100

T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

* Circuit-breaker Emax L with release PR112/P or PR113/P only .

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4.3 Back-up tables
The tables shown give the short-circuit current value (in kA) for which the backup protection is verified for the chosen circuit-breaker combination, at voltages from 380 up to 415 V. These tables cover all the possible combinations between ABB SACE moulded-case circuit-breakers Isomax and Tmax and those between the above mentioned circuit-breakers and ABB MCBs.

Notes for a correct interpretation of the coordination tables:

Tmax @ 415V ac Version Icu [kA] B 16 C 25 N 36 S 50 H 70 L (for T2) 85 L (for T4-T5) 120 V 200 Isomax @ 415V ac Version N S H L Icu [kA] 35* 50 65 100 Emax @ 415V ac Version B N S H L V Icu [kA] 42 65** 75 100 130 150

* Versions certified at 36 kA ** For Emax E1 version N Icu=50 kA

For MCB (Modular circuit-breaker): B = charateristic trip (I3=3...5In) C = charateristic trip (I3=5...10In) D = charateristic trip (I3=10...20In) K = charateristic trip (I3=8...14In) Z = charateristic trip (I3=2...3In)

Keys
For MCCB (Moulded-case circuit-breaker) ACB (Air circuit-breaker) TM = thermomagnetic release TMD (Tmax) TMA (Tmax) T adjustable M adjustable (Isomax) M = magnetic only release MF (Tmax) MA (Tmax) EL = elettronic release PR111/P - PR112/P - PR113/P (Emax) PR211/P - PR212/P (Isomax) PR221DS - PR222DS (Tmax)

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Example: From the coordination table on page 217 the following conclusion is derived: the circuit-breakers type T5H and T1N are coordinated in back-up protection up to a value of 65 kA (higher than the short-circuit current measured at the installation point), although the maximum breaking capacity of T1N, at 415 V, is 36 kA.

Ur = 400V

T5H
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Cable

T1N160

Ik = 60kA

MCB - MCB @ 240V

Supply s. S 240 Monte

S 250 B-C

S 260 B-C

S 270 B-C B-C

S 280 B-C 30 32..40 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 25 B-C B-C

S 290 C

S 500 B-C 100 6..63 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Caratteristica Chart. Valle I cu [kA] Load side In [A] S 931 N S 941 N S 951 N S 971 N S 240 S 250 S 260 S 270 C B,C B,C B,C C B,C,K B,C B,C,D Z B, C, S 280
D, K, Z

C 10 6..40 10 10 10 10

20 20 25 40 0,5..63 0,5..63 0,5..63 10..25 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

25 20 25 50, 63 80, 100 80..125 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

3 6 10 10 10 20 20 25 20 25 40 30 25 20 25 100

2..40 2..40 2..40 2..40 6..40 0,5..63 0,5..63 0,5..63 3..8 10..25 32..40 50, 63 80, 100 80..125 6..63

B,C S 290 S 500 C,D B,C,D

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MCB - MCB @ 415V

Chart. Caratteristica Valle I cu [kA] Load side

S 240 S 250 S 260 S 270 C B,C,K B,C B,C,D Z B, C, D, K, Z B,C S 290 S 500 C,D B,C,D 7,5 10 10 15 10 15 25 20 15 6 15 50

Monte Supply s. S 240 S 250 S 260 S 270 C B-C B-C B-C B-C 7,5 10 10 15 25 In [A] 6..40 0,5..63 0,5..63 0,5..63 10..25 6..40 0,5..63 0,5..63 0,5..63 0,5..63 3..8 10..25 32..40 50, 63 80, 100 80..125 6..63 15 10 10 15 15 15 25 25 25 25 25 25

S 280 B-C 20 32..40 20 20 20 20 20 20 15 B-C B-C

S 290 C

S 500 B-C 50 6..63 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

15 6 15 50, 63 80, 100 80..125 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

S 280

MCCB - MCB @ 415V

Supply s. Load side S240 S250 S260 S270 S270 Chart. C B,C,K B,C B,C,D Z B, C, S280 D, K, Z S290 S500 C,D,K B,C,D I n [A] 6..10 13..40 3..10 13..63 3..10 13..63 3..10 13..63 3..10 13..63 3..8 10..25 32..40 50, 63 80, 100 80..125 6..63 Version Icu [kA] 7,5 10 10 15 10 15 25 20 15 6 15 50 16 16 16 25 25 16 25 T1 B 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 T1 C 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 16 30 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 T1 T2 N 36 36 16 36 16 36 16 36 25 36 16 36 30 25 25 16 30 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 30 30 36 36 36 36 36 36 50 50 36 36 50 50 50 50 36 50 T3 T4 T2 T3 S 50 40 16 40 16 40 16 40 25 40 16 40 30 25 25 16 30 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 30 30 40 40 40 40 40 40 70 60 40 40 70 60 60 60 36 70 70 T4 T2 H 70 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 30 30 70 T4 T2 L 85 40 40 40 40 40 40 85 60 40 40 85 60 60 60 36 85 85 T4 L 120 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 30 30 120 T4 V 200 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 30 30 200

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MCCB - MCCB @ 415V

Supply s. T1 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 S6 T2 T3 T4 T5 S6 S7 T2 T4 T5 S6 S7 T2 T4 T5 S6 S7 T4 T5 Version Load side Version T1 B T1 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 S6 T2 T3 T4 T5 S6 T2 T4 T5 S6 T2 T4 T5 L H 70 65 85 120 120 120 S 50 N 36 C I cu [kA] 16 25 C 25 25 36 36 N 36 36 36 36 36 30 30 30 36 36 36 S 50 50 50 36 36 50 50 40 40 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 36 70 H 70 40 40 40 L 65 65 85 L 120 L 100 50 V 200 85 65

85 50 50

50 50 70 65 65 65 50 85 85 85

70 50 130 100

50 50 70 65 65 65 50 85 100 100 70 50 200 120 50 50 70 65 65 65 65 85 100 100 85 85 200 120 50 50 50 50 50 50 40 70 70 65 70 70 65 65 70 65 65 65 65 65 50 65 65 65 50 65 65 50 40 100 100 100 100 85 85 85 85 120 120 85 85 200 150 120 120 100 100 200 180 120 100 100 85 200 180 200 200 200 180 100 100 100 50 200 120 100 100 65 65 200 120 100 85 65 50 200 150 150 120

70 70 65 65 85 100 100 85 85 200 130 100 100 85 85 200 150

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4.4 Coordination tables between circuitbreakers and switch disconnectors
The tables shown give the values of the short-circuit current (in kA) for which back-up protection is verified by the pre-selected combination of circuit-breaker and switch disconnector, for voltages between 380 and 415 V. The tables cover the possible combinations of moulded-case circuit-breakers in the ABB SACE Isomax and Tmax series, with the switch disconnectors detailed above.

415 V
T1B T1C T1N T2N T2S T2H T2L T3N T3S T4N T4S T4H T4L T4V T5N T5S T5H T5L T5V S6N S6S S6H S6L S7S S7H S7L S8H S8V

T1D 160

T3D 250

T4D 320

T5D 400

T5D 630

36* 50* 70* 120* 200*

* for T4 250 or T4 320 only with I1 setting at 250 A.

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Notes for the correct reading of the coordination tables:
Tmax @ 415V ac Version Icu [kA] B C N S H L (T2) L (T4, T5) V 16 25 36 50 70 85 120 200 Isomax @ 415V ac Version N S H L V Icu [kA] 35* 50 65 (S8 = 85) 100 120

* Versions certified at 36 kA

SWITCH DISCONNECTOR
S6D 630 16 25 36 36 50 70 85 36 50 36 50 70 120 200 36 50 70 120 200 35 50 65 100 50 65 100 85 120 S6D 800 S7D 1000 S7D 1250 S7D 1600 S8D 2000 S8D 2500 S8D 3200

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Example: From the coordination table on page 218-219 it can be seen that circuit-breaker T2S160 is able to protect the switch disconnector T1D160 up to a short-circuit current of 50 kA (higher than the short-circuit current at the installation point). Overload protection is also verified, as the rated current of the breaker is not higher than the size of the disconnector.

Ur = 400V

T2S160

Cable

T1D 160

Ik = 40kA

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Example: For the correct selection of the components, the disconnector must be protected from overloads by a device with a rated current not greater than the size of the disconnector, while in short-circuit conditions it must be verified that: Icw Ik Icm Ip. Therefore, with regard to the electrical parameters of the single devices, Emax E2N1250/MS disconnector is selected, and a E2N1250 breaker. That is: Icw(E2N /MS) = 55 kA > 45 kA Icm (E2N /MS) = 121 kA > 100 kA.

Ur = 400V

E2N1250

Cable

E2N1250 /MS

Ik =45 kA Ip =100 kA

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5.1 Direct current networks

Main applications of direct current:

Emergency supply or auxiliary services: the use of direct current is due to the need to employ a back-up energy source which allows the supply of essential services such as protection services, emergency lighting, alarm systems, hospital and industrial services, data-processing centres etc., using accumulator batteries, for example. Electrical traction: the advantages offered by the use of dc motors in terms of regulation and of single supply lines lead to the widespread use of direct current for railways, underground railways, trams, lifts and public transport in general. Particular industrial installations: there are some electrolytic process plants and applications which have a particular need for the use of electrical machinery. Typical uses of circuit-breakers include the protection of cables, devices and the operation of motors.

Considerations for the interruption of direct current

Direct current presents larger problems than alternating current does in terms of the phenomena associated with the interruption of high currents. Alternating currents have a natural passage to zero of the current every half-cycle, which corresponds to a spontaneous extinguishing of the arc which is formed when the circuit is opened. This characteristic does not exist in direct currents, and furthermore, in order to extinguish the arc, it is necessary that the current lowers to zero. The extinguishing time of a direct current, all other conditions being equal, is proportional to the time constant of the circuit T = L/R. It is necessary that the interruption takes place gradually, without a sudden switching off of the current which could cause large over-voltages. This can be carried out by extending and cooling the arc so as to insert an ever higher resistance into the circuit. The energetic characteristics which develop in the circuit depend upon the voltage level of the plant and result in the installation of breakers according to connection diagrams in which the poles of the breaker are positioned in series to increase their performance under short-circuit conditions. The breaking capacity of the switching device becomes higher as the number of contacts which open the circuit increases and, therefore, when the arc voltage applied is larger. This also means that when the supply voltage of the installation rises, so must the number of current switches and therefore the poles in series.

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Calculation of the short-circuit current of an accumulator battery The short-circuit current at the terminals of an accumulator battery may be supplied by the battery manufacturer, or may be calculated using the following formula:

Ik =

UMax Ri

where: UMax is the maximum flashover voltage (no-load voltage); Ri is the internal resistance of the elements forming the battery. The internal resistance is usually supplied by the manufacturer, but may be calculated from the discharge characteristics obtained through a test such as detailed by IEC 60896 1 or IEC 60896 2. For example, a battery of 12.84 V and internal resistance of 0.005 gives a short-circuit current at the terminals of 2568 A. Under short-circuit conditions the current increases very rapidly in the initial moments, reaches a peak and then decreases with the discharge voltage of the battery. Naturally, this high value of the fault current causes intense heating inside the battery, due to the internal resistance, and may lead to explosion. Therefore it is very important to prevent and / or minimize short-circuit currents in direct currents systems supplied by accumulator batteries.

Criteria for the selection of circuit-breakers

For the correct selection of a circuit-breaker for the protection of a direct current network, the following factors must be considered: 1.the load current, according to which the size of the breaker and the setting for the thermo-magnetic over-current release can be determined; 2.the rated plant voltage, according to which the number of poles to be connected in series is determined, thus the breaking capacity of the device can also be increased; 3.the prospective short-circuit current at the point of installation of the breaker influencing the choice of the breaker; 4.the type of network, more specifically the type of earthing connection.
Note: in case of using of four pole circuit-breakers, the neutral must be at 100%

Direct current network types

Direct current networks may be carried out: with both polarities insulated from earth; with one polarity connected to earth; with median point connected to earth.

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Network with both polarities insulated from earth

a U

b R
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Fault a: the fault, without negligible impedance, between the two polarities sets up a short-circuit current to which both polarities contribute to the full voltage, according to which the breaking capacity of the breaker must be selected. Fault b: the fault between the polarity and earth has no consequences from the point of view of the function of the installation. Fault c: again, this fault between the polarity and earth has no consequences from the point of view of the function of the installation. In insulated networks it is necessary to install a device capable of signalling the presence of the first earth fault in order to eliminate it. In the worst conditions, when a second earth fault is verified, the breaker may have to interrupt the short-circuit current with the full voltage applied to a single polarity and therefore with a breaking capacity which may not be sufficient. In networks with both polarities insulated from earth it is appropriate to divide the number of poles of the breaker necessary for interruption on each polarity (positive and negative) in such a way as to obtain separation of the circuit. The diagrams to be used are as follows: Diagram A Three-pole breaker with one pole per polarity

Load

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Diagram B Three-pole breaker with two poles in series for one polarity and one pole for the other polarity (1) + -

Load Diagram D Four-pole breaker with two poles in parallel per polarity
+ -

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Load Diagram G

Four-pole breaker with three poles in series on one polarity and one pole on the remaining polarity (1)
+ -

Load

(1) It is not advisable to divide the poles of the breaker unequally as, in this type of network, a second earth fault may lead to the single pole working under fault conditions at full voltage. In these circumstances, it is essential to install a device capable of signalling the earth fault or the loss of insulation of one polarity.

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Diagram H Four-pole breaker with two poles in series per polarity
+ -

Load Network with one polarity connected to earth

a U

b R
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Fault a: the fault between the two polarities sets up a short-circuit current to which both polarities contribute to the full voltage U, according to which the breaking capacity of the breaker is selected. Fault b: the fault on the polarity not connected to earth sets up a current which involves the over-current protection according to the resistance of the ground. Fault c: the fault between the polarity connected to earth and earth has no consequences from the point of view of the function of the installation. In a network with one polarity connected to earth, all the poles of the breaker necessary for protection must be connected in series on the non-earthed polarity. If isolation is required, it is necessary to provide another breaker pole on the earthed polarity.

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Diagrams to be used with circuit isolation are as follows: Diagram A Three-pole breaker with one pole per polarity
+ -

Load Diagram B

Three-pole breaker with two poles in series on the polarity not connected to earth, and one pole on the remaining polarity
+ -

Load

Diagram D Four-pole breaker with two poles in parallel per polarity

+ -

1SDC008028F0001
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Load

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Diagram G Four-pole breaker with three poles in series on the polarity not connected to earth, and one pole on the remaining polarity
+ -

Load Diagrams to be used without circuit isolation are as follows: Diagram C Three-pole breaker with three poles in series

Load Diagram E Four-pole breaker with series of two poles in parallel

+ -

Load

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Diagram F Four-pole breaker with four poles in series on the polarity not connected to earth
+ -

Load Network with the median point connected to earth

a U

b R
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Fault a: the fault between the two polarities sets up a short-circuit current to which both polarities contribute to the full voltage U, according to which the breaking capacity of the breaker is selected. Fault b: the fault between the polarity and earth sets up a short-circuit current less than that of a fault between the two polarities, as it is supplied by a voltage equal to 0.5 U. Fault c: the fault in this case is analogous to the previous case, but concerns the negative polarity. With network with the median point connected to earth the breaker must be inserted on both polarities. Diagrams to be used are as follows: Diagram A Three-pole breaker with one pole per polarity
+ -

Load

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Diagram D Four-pole breaker with two poles in parallel per polarity
+ -

Load

Diagram H Four-pole breaker with two poles in series per polarity

+ -

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Use of switching devices in direct current

Parallel connection of breaker poles According to the number of poles connected in parallel, the coefficients detailed in the following table must be applied: Table 1: Correction factor for poles connected in parallel
number of poles in parallel reduction factor of dc carrying capacity breaker current carrying capacity 2 0.9 1.8xIn 3 0.8 2.4xIn 4 (neutral 100%) 0.7 2.8xIn

The connections which are external from the breaker terminals must be carried out by the user in such a way as to ensure that the connection is perfectly balanced.

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Example: Using a SACE Isomax S6N800 In800 circuit-breaker with three poles in parallel, a coefficient equal to 0.8 must be applied, therefore the maximum carrying current will be 0.83800 = 1920 A. Behaviour of thermal releases As the functioning of these releases is based on thermal phenomena arising from the flowing of current, they can therefore be used with direct current, their trip characteristics remaining unaltered. Behaviour of magnetic releases The values of the trip thresholds of ac magnetic releases, used for direct current, must be multiplied by the following coefficient (km), according to the breaker and the connection diagram: Table 2: km coefficient

Circuit-breaker S6 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5

diagram A 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.1

diagram B 1 1 1.15 1.15 1.15 1

diagram C 0.9 1 1.15 1.15 1.15 1

diagram D 1 1 0.9

diagram E 0.8 1 0.9

diagram F 0.8 1 0.9

diagram G 0.8 -

diagram H 0.8 -

Example Data: Direct current network connected to earth; Rated voltage Ur = 250 V; Short-circuit current Ik = 32 kA Load current Ib = 230 A Using Table 3, it is possible to select the Tmax T3N250 In = 250 A three pole breaker, using the connection shown in diagram B (two poles in series for the polarity not connected to earth and one poles in series for the polarity connected to earth). In this way an adequate breaking capacity is ensured, even in the case of a second earth fault which would involve only two poles at full network voltage. From Table 2 corresponding to diagram B, and with breaker Tmax T3, it risults km=1.15; therefore the nominal magnetic trip will occur at 2875 A (taking into account the tolerance, the trip will occur between 2300 A and 3450 A).

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The following table summarizes the breaking capacity of the various circuitbreakers available for direct current. The number of poles to be connected in series to guarantee the breaking capacity is given in brackets.

Table 3: Breaking capacity in direct current according to the voltage

Circuit-breaker T1B160 T1C160 T1N160 T2N160 T2S160 T2H160 T2L160 T3N250 T3S250 T4N250/320 T4S250/320 T4H250/320 T4L250/320 T4V250/320 T5N400/630 T5S400/630 T5H400/630 T5L400/630 T5V400/630 S6N800 S6S800 S6H800 S6L800
1

Rated current [A] 16 160 25 160 32 160 1.6 160 1.6 160 1.6 160 1.6 160 63 250 63 250 20 320 20 320 20 320 20 320 20 320 320 630 320 630 320 630 320 630 320 630 800 800 800 800

125 [V]1 16 (1P) 25 (1P) 36 (1P) 36 (1P) 50 (1P) 70 (1P) 85 (1P) 36 (1P) 50 (1P) 36 (1P) 50 (1P) 70 (1P) 100 (1P) 100 (1P) 36 (1P) 50 (1P) 70 (1P) 100 (1P) 100 (1P) 35 (1P) 50 (1P) 65 (1P) 100 (1P)

Breaking capacity [kA] 250 [V] 500 [V] 20 (3P) - 16 (2P) 16 (3P) 30 (3P) - 25 (2P) 25 (3P) 40 (3P) - 36 (2P) 36 (3P) 40 (3P) - 36 (2P) 36 (3P) 55 (3P) - 50 (2P) 50 (3P) 85 (3P) - 70 (2P) 70 (3P) 100 (3P) - 85 (2P) 85 (3P) 40 (3P) - 36 (2P) 36 (3P) 55 (3P) - 50 (2P) 50 (3P) 36 (2P) 25 (2P) 50 (2P) 36 (2P) 70 (2P) 50 (2P) 100 (2P) 70 (2P) 100 (2P) 100 (2P) 36 (2P) 25 (2P) 50 (2P) 36 (2P) 70 (2P) 50 (2P) 100 (2P) 70 (2P) 100 (2P) 100 (2P) 35 (2P) 20 (2P) 50 (2P) 35 (2P) 65 (2P) 50 (2P) 100 (2P) 65 (2P)

750 [V]

16 (3P) 25 (3P) 36 (3P) 50 (3P) 70 (3P) 16 (3P) 25 (3P) 36 (3P) 50 (3P) 70 (3P) 16 (3P) 20 (3P) 35 (3P) 50 (3P)

Minimum allowed voltage 24 Vdc.

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5.2 Networks at particular frequencies: 400 Hz and 16 2/3 Hz
Standard production breakers can be used with alternating currents with frequencies other than 50/60 Hz (the frequencies to which the rated performance of the device refer, with alternating current) as appropriate derating coefficients are applied.
5.2.1 400 Hz networks

At high frequencies, performance is reclassified to take into account phenomena such as: the increase in the skin effect and the increase in the inductive reactance directly proportional to the frequency causes overheating of the conductors or the copper components in the breaker which normally carry current; the lengthening of the hysteresis loop and the reduction of the magnetic saturation value with the consequent variation of the forces associated with the magnetic field at a given current value. In general these phenomena have consequences on the behaviour of both thermo-magnetic releases and the current interrupting parts of the circuitbreaker. The following tables refer to circuit-breakers with thermomagnetic releases, with a breaking capacity lower than 36 kA. This value is usually more than sufficient for the protection of installations where such a frequency is used, normally characterized by rather low short-circuit currents. As can be seen from the data shown, the tripping threshold of the thermal element (ln) decreases as the frequency increases because of the reduced conductivity of the materials and the increase of the associated thermal phenomena; in general, the derating of this performance is generally equal to 10%. Vice versa, the magnetic threshold (l3) increases with the increase in frequency: for this reason it is recommended practice to use a 5ln version.

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Table 1: Tmax performance T1 16-63 A TMD
I1 (400Hz) I3

T1B 160 T1C 160 T1N 160

In16 In20 In25 In32 In40 In50 In63

MIN 10 12 16 20 25 31 39

MED 12 15 19 24.5 30.5 38 48

MAX 14 18 22 29 36 45 57

I3 (50Hz) 500 500 500 500 500 500 630

Km 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

I3 (400H z) 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1260

Km = Multiplier factor of I3 due to the induced magnetic fields

Trip curves thermomagnetic release T1 B/C/N 160 In 16 to 63 A TMD

1000

100 t [s]

10

In=16 I3=1000 A

0.1

In=20 I3=1000 A In=25 I3=1000 A In=32 I3=1000 A In=40 I3=1000 A In=50-63 I3=1000 A

0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 I1

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Table 2: Tmax performance T1 80 A TMD
I1 (400Hz) I3

T1B 160 T1C 160 T1N 160

MIN In80 50

MED 61

MAX 72

I3 (50Hz) 800

Km 2

I3 (400H z) 1600

Km = Multiplier factor of I3 due to the induced magnetic fields

Trip curves thermomagnetic release T1 B/C/N 160 In 80 A TMD

1000

100 t [s]

10

0.1
In=80 I3=1600 A

0.01 0.1 1 10 100 I1

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Table 3: Tmax performance T2 1.6-80 A TMD
I1 (400Hz) I3

T2N 160 In1.6 In2 In2.5 In3.2 In4 In5 In6.3 In8 In10 In12.5 In16 In20 In25 In32 In40 In50 In63 In80

MIN 1 1.2 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 6.3 7.8 10 12 16 20 25 31 39 50

MED 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.5 3 3.8 4.8 6.1 7.6 9.5 12 15 19 24.5 30.5 38 48 61

MAX 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.9 3.6 4.5 5.7 7.2 9 11.2 14 18 22 29 36 45 57 72

I3 (50Hz) 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125 500 500 500 500 500 500 630 800

Km
1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7

I3 (400Hz) 27.2 34 42.5 54.4 68 85 107.1 136 170 212.5 850 850 850 850 850 850 1071 1360

Trip curves thermomagnetic release T2 N 160 In 1.6 to 80 A TMD

Km = Multiplier factor of I3 due to the induced magnetic fields

1000

100 t [s]

10

In=16 I3=850 A In=20 I3=850 A In=25 I3=850 A

0.1

In=32 I3=850 A In=40 I3=850 A In=1.6 to 12.5 I3=17xIn In=50 to 80 I3=17xIn

0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 I1

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Table 4: Tmax performance T3 63-250 A TMG
I1 (400Hz) I3 (Low magnetic setting)

T3N 250 In63 In80 In100 In125 In160 In200 In250

MIN 39 50 63 79 100 126 157

MED 48 61 76.5 96 122 153 191

MAX 57 72 90 113 144 180 225

I3 (50Hz) 400 400 400 400 480 600 750

Km 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7

I3 (400H z) 680 680 680 680 816 1020 1275

Km = Multiplier factor of I3 due to the induced magnetic fields

Trip curves thermomagnetic release T3N 250 In 63 to 250 A TMG

1000

100 t [s]

10

In=63 I3=680 A

0.1

In=80 I3=680 A In=100 I3=680 A In=125 I3=680 A In=160,200,250 I3=5.1xIn

0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 I1

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Table 5: Tmax performance T3 63-125 A TMD
I1 (400Hz) I3

T3N 250 In63 In80 In100 In125

MIN 39 50 63 79

MED 48 61 76.5 96

MAX 57 72 90 113

I3 (50Hz) 630 800 1000 1250

Km 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7

I3 (400H z) 1071 1360 1700 2125

Km = Multiplier factor of I3 due to the induced magnetic fields

Trip curves thermomagnetic release T3N 250 In 63 to 125 A TMD

1000

100 t [s]

10

0.1
In=63 to 125 I3=17xIn

0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 I1

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Table 6: Tmax performance T4 20-50 A TMD
I1 (400Hz) I3

T4N 250 In20 In32 In50

MIN 12 20 31

MED 15 24.5 38

MAX 18 29 45

I3 (50Hz) 320 320 500

Km
1.7 1.7 1.7

I3 (400Hz) 544 544 850

Km = Multiplier factor of I3 due to the induced magnetic fields

Trip curves thermomagnetic release T4 N 250 In 20 to 50 A TMD

1000 t [s] 100 10000

10

In=20 I3=544 A

0.1

In=32;50 I3=17xIn

0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 I1

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Table 7: Tmax performance T4N 80-320 A TMA
I1 (400Hz) I3 setting (MIN=5xIn)

T4N 250 /320 In80 In100 In125 In160 In200 In250 In320

MIN 50 63 79 100 126 157 201

MED 61 76.5 96 122 153 191 244

MAX 72 90 113 144 180 225 288

I3 @ 5xIn (50Hz) 400 500 625 800 1000 1250 1600

K m I3 @ 5xIn (400Hz)
1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 680 850 1060 1360 1700 2125 2720

Km = Multiplier factor of I3 due to the induced magnetic fields

Trip curves thermomagnetic release T4N 250/320 In 80 to 320 A TMA

1000 t [s] 10000

100

10

In=80 to 320 I3=8.5xIn

0.1

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Table 8: Tmax performance T5N 320-630 A TMA
I1 (400Hz) I3 setting (MIN=5xIn)

T5N400/630 In320 In400 In500 In630

MIN 201 252 315 397

MED 244 306 382 482

MAX 288 360 450 567

I3 @ 5xIn(50Hz) 1600 2000 2500 3150

Km
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

I3 @ 5xIn (400)Hz 2400 3000 3750 4725

Km = Multiplier factor of I3 due to the induced magnetic fields

Trip curves thermomagnetic release T5 N 400/630 In 320 to 630 A TMA

1000 t [s] 10000

100

10

0.1
In=80 to 320 I3=7.5xIn In=320 to In630 I3=7.5xIn

0.01 0.1 1 10 100 I1

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Table 9: Tmax performance T5N 320-630 A TMG
I1 (400Hz) I3 setting (2.55xIn)

T5N 400/630 In320 In400 In500 In630

MIN 201 252 315 397

MED 244 306 382 482

MAX 288 360 450 567

I3 @ 2.5..5xIn (50Hz) 800...1600 1000...2000 1250...2500 1600...3150

K m I3 @ 2.5..5xIn (400Hz)
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1200...2 400 1500...3 000 1875...3 750 2400...4 725

Km = Multiplier factor of I3 due to the induced magnetic fields

Trip curves thermomagnetic release T5N 400/630 In 320 to 630 A TMG

1000 t [s] 10000

100

10

0.1
In=320 to 630 I3=3.75..7.5xIn

0.01 0.1 1 10 100 I1

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Table 10: SACE Isomax performance S6N 800 A TMA
I1 (400Hz) I3 = 5-10In (set I3=5In)

S6N 800

In800

MIN 504

MED 602

MAX 720

I3 (50Hz) 4000

Km
1.5

I3 (400Hz) 6000

Km = Multiplier factor of I3 due to the induced magnetic fields

Trip curves thermomagnetic release S6N 800 In 800 A TMA

1000 t [s] 100 10000

10

In=800 I3=7.5xIn

0.1

0.01 0.1 1 10 100 I1

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5.2.2 16 2/3 Hz networks

Single phase distribution with a frequency of 16 2/3 Hz was developed for electrical traction systems as an alternative to three phase 50 Hz systems, and to direct current systems. At low frequencies the thermal tripping threshold is not subject to any derating, while the magnetic threshold requires a correction coefficient km, as detailed in table 2. The Isomax and Tmax series thermomagnetic moulded-case circuit-breakers are suitable for use with frequencies of 16 2/3 Hz; the electrical performance and the relevant connection diagrams are shown below.

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Table 1: Breaking capacity [kA]
250 V T1B160 T1C160 T1N160 T2N160 T2S160 T2H160 T2L160 T3N250 T3S250 T4N250/320 T4S250/320 T4H250/320 T4L250/320 T4V250/320 T4V250 T5N400/630 T5S400/630 T5H400/630 T5L400/630 T5V400/630 T5V400/630 S6N800 S6S800 S6H800 S6L800
(1) (2)

500 V 16 (3P) 25 (3P) 36 (3P) 36 (3P) 50 (3P) 70 (3P) 85 (3P) 36 (3P) 50 (3P) 25 (2P) 36 (2P) 50 (2P) 70 (2P) 100 (2P) 25 (2P) 36 (2P) 50 (2P) 70 (2P) 100 (2P) 20 (2P) 35 (2P) 50 (2P) 65 (2P)

750 V 50 (4P) (2) 16 (3P) 25 (3P) 36 (3P) 50 (3P) 70 (3P) 16 (3P) 25 (3P) 36 (3P) 50 (3P) 70 (3P) 16 (3P) 20 (3P) 35 (3P) 50 (3P)

1000 V (1) 40 (4P) 40 (4P) 50 (4P)

In [A] 16 160 25 160 32 160 1.6 160 1.6 160 1.6 160 1.6 160 63 250 63 250 20 320 20 320 20 320 20 320 20 320 32 250 320 630 320 630 320 630 320 630 320 630 400 630 800 800 800 800

16 (2P) 20 (3P) 25 (2P) 30 (3P) 36 (2P) 40 (3P) 36 (2P) 40 (3P) 50 (2P) 55 (3P) 70 (2P) 85 (3P) 85 (2P) 100 (3P) 36 (2P) 40 (3P) 50 (2P) 55 (3P) 36 (2P) 50 (2P) 70 (2P) 100 (2P) 150 (2P) 36 (2P) 50 (2P) 70 (2P) 100 (2P) 150 (2P) 35 (2P) 50 (2P) 65 (2P) 100 (2P)

1000V version circuit-breakers in dc, with neutral at 100%. Circuit-breakers with neutral at 100%.

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Table 2: km factor
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 S6 Diagram A 1 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 Diagram B 1 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 Diagram C 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9

Table 3: Possible connections according to the voltage, the type of distribution and the type of fault
Neutral not grounded 250 V 2 poles in series 250 V 3 poles in series** 500 V 2 poles in series 500 V 3 poles in series** 750 V 3 poles in series 750 V 4 poles in series*** 1000 V 4 poles in series * A1 B1 A1 B1 B1 C1 C1 Neutral grounded* L-N fault L-E fault A2 B2 B2, B3 B3 A2, B2 B2, B3 B2, B3 B3 B2, B3 B3 C2, C3 C2 C2, C3 C2

In the case of the only possible faults being L-N or L-E (E=Earth) with non-significant impedance, use the diagrams shown. If both faults are possible, use the diagrams valid for L-E fault. ** T1, T2, T3 only *** T2 only

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Connection diagrams Diagram A1 Configuration with two poles in series (without neutral connected to earth) Interruption for phase to neutral fault: 2 poles in series Interruption for phase to earth fault: not considered (The installation method must be such as to make the probability of a second earth fault negligible)
L N

Load

Diagram A2 Configuration with two poles in series (with neutral connected to earth) Interruption for phase to neutral fault: 2 poles in series Interruption for phase to earth fault: single pole (same capacity as two poles in series, but limited to 125V)

Load

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Diagram B1 Configuration with three poles in series (without neutral connected to earth) Interruption for phase to neutral fault: 3 poles in series Interruption for phase to earth fault: not considered (The installation method must be such as to make the probability of a second earth fault negligible)
L N

Load Diagram B2

Configuration with three poles in series (with neutral connected to earth and interrupted) Interruption for phase to neutral fault: 3 poles in series Interruption for phase to earth fault: 2 poles in series
L N

Load Diagram B3 Configuration with three poles in series (with neutral connected to earth but not interrupted) Interruption for phase to neutral fault: 3 poles in series Interruption for phase to earth fault: 3 poles in series
L N

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Diagram C1 Configuration with four poles in series (without neutral connected to earth) Interruption for phase to neutral fault: 4 poles in series Interruption for phase to earth fault: not considered (The installation method must be such as to make the probability of a second earth fault negligible)
L N L N

Load Diagram C2

Load

Configuration with four poles in series, on one polarity (with neutral connected to earth and not interrupted) Interruption for phase to neutral fault: 4 poles in series Interruption for phase to earth fault: 4 poles in series
L N

Load Diagram C3

Interruption with four poles in series (with neutral connected to earth and interrupted) Interruption for phase to neutral fault: 4 poles in series Interruption for phase to earth fault: 3 poles in series
L N

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Example: Network data: Rated voltage 250 V Rated frequency 16 2/3 Hz Load current 120 A Phase to neutral short-circuit current 45 kA Neutral connected to earth Assuming that the probability of a phase to earth fault is negligible, Table 3 shows that connections A2, B2 or B3 may be used. Therefore it is possible to choose a Tmax T2S160 In125 circuit-breaker, which with the connection according to diagram A2 (two poles in series) has a breaking capacity of 50 kA, while according to diagrams B2 or B3 (three poles in series) the breaking capacity is 55 kA (Table 1). To determine the magnetic trip, see factor km in Table 2. The magnetic threshold will be: I3= 12500.9 = 1125 A whichever diagram is used. If it is possible to have an earth fault with non significant impedance, the diagrams to be considered (Table 3) are only B2 or B3. In particular, in diagram B2 it can be seen that only 2 poles are working in series, the breaking capacity will be 50 kA (Table 1), while with diagram B3, with 3 poles working in series, the breaking capacity is 55 kA.

5.3 1000 Vdc and 1000 Vac networks

The Tmax, SACE Isomax and Emax /E 1000 V circuit-breakers are particularly suitable for use in installations in mines, petrochemical plants and services connected to electrical traction (tunnel lighting).

5.3.1 1000 V dc networks

1000 Vdc Moulded case circuit-breakers

General Characteristics The range of Tmax and SACE Isomax S moulded-case circuit-breakers for use in installations with rated voltage up to 1000 V direct current comply with international standard IEC 60947-2. The range is fitted with adjustable thermomagnetic releases and is suitable for all installation requirements and has a range of available settings from 32 A to 800 A. The four-pole version circuit breakers allow high performance levels to be reached thanks to the series connection of the poles. The circuit breakers in the Tmax and SACE Isomax S 1000 V range maintain the same dimensions and fixing points as standard circuit breakers. These circuit-breakers can also be fitted with the relevant range of standard accessories, with the exception of residual current releases for Tmax and mechanical interlocks for SACE Isomax. In particular it is possible to use conversion kits for removable and withdrawable moving parts and various terminal kits.

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1000 V dc Moulded-case circuit-breakers
Rated uninterrupted current, Iu Poles Rated operational voltage, Ue Rated impulse withstand voltage, Uimp Rated insulation voltage, Ui Test voltage at industrial frequency for 1 min. Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity, Icu (4 poles in series) Rated short-time withstand current for 1 s, Icw Utilisation category (EN 60947-2) Isolation behaviour IEC 60947-2, EN 60947-2 Thermomagnetic releases Thermomagnetic releases TMD TMA F F 20000/120 280 103.5 268 [A] Nr. [V ] [kV] [V] [V] [kA] [kA]

T4
250 4 1000 8 1000 3500 V 40 A

T5
400/630 4 1000 8 1000 3500 V 40 5 (400A) B (400A)-A (630A)

S6
800 4 1000 8 1000 3000 L 50 10 B

Thermomagnetic releases, T adjustable - M adjustable Versions Terminals

Mechanical life

F-P-W F-P-W Fixed F-FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES-MC-R F-FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES -R Plug-in FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES-HR-VR-R FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES-HR-VR-R Withdrawable FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES-HR-VR-R FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES-HR-VR-R [No. operations / operations per hours] 20000/240 20000/120 L [mm] D [mm] H [mm] 140 103.5 205
R = Rear orientated HR = Rear in horizontal flat bar VR = Rear in vertical flat bar

Basic dimensions, fixed

184 103.5 205

MC = Multicable

TERMINAL CAPTION F = Front EF = Front extended

ES = Front extended spread FC Cu = Front for copper cables FC CuAl = Front for CuAl cables

Connection diagrams
Possible connection diagrams with reference to the type of distribution system in which they can be used follow. Networks insulated from earth The following diagrams can be used (the polarity may be inverted).
+ -

Load
A) 3+1 poles in series (1000 Vdc)

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+ -

Load
B) 2+2 poles in series (1000 Vdc)

It is assumed that the risk of a double earth fault in which the first fault is downstream of the breaker on one polarity and the second is upstream of the same switching device on the opposite polarity is null. In this condition the fault current, which can reach high values, effects only some of the 4 poles necessary to ensure the breaking capacity. It is possible to prevent the possibility of a double earth fault by installing a device which signals the loss of insulation and identifies the position of the first earth fault, allowing it to be eliminated quickly.

Networks with one polarity connected to earth As the polarity connected to earth does not have to be interrupted (in the example it is assumed that the polarity connected to earth is negative, although the following is also valid with the polarity inverted), the diagram which shows the connection of 4 poles in series on the polarity not connected to earth may be used.

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Networks with median point of the supply source connected to earth In the presence of an earth fault of positive or negative polarity, the poles involved in the fault work at U/2 (500 V); the following diagram must be used:
+ -

Load
D) 2+2 poles in series (1000 Vdc)

Correction factors for tripping thresholds With regard to overload protection, no correction factors need to be applied. However, for the magnetic threshold values in use with 1000 Vdc with the previously described applicable diagrams, refer to the corresponding values for alternating current, multiplied by the correction factors given in the following table:
Circuit-breaker T4V T5V S6L km 1 0.9 0.9

Circuit-breakers with thermomagnetic release for direct current In [A]

T4V 250 T5V 400 T5V 630 S6L 800 I3 = (10xIn) [A] 320 500 32 (1) 50 (1) 80 (2) 100 (2) 125 (2) 160 (2) 200 (2) 250 (2) 400 (2) 630 (2) 800 (2)

I3 = (5 -10xIn) [A]
(1) (2)

400800 5001000 6251250 8001600 10002000 12502500 20004000 31506300 40008000

Thermal threshold adjustable from 0.7 and 1 x In; fixed magnetic threshold Thermal threshold adjustable from 0.7 and 1 x In; magnetic threshold adjustable between 5 and 10 x In.

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Example To ensure the protection of a user supplied with a network having the following characteristics: Rated voltage Ur = 1000 Vdc Short-circuit current Ik = 18 kA Load current Ib = 520 A Network with both polarities insulated from earth. From the table of available settings, the circuit-breaker to be used is: T5V 630 In=630 four-pole Icu@1000 Vdc = 40 kA Thermal trip threshold adjustable from (0.7-1) x In therefore from 441 A to 630 A to be set at 0.85. Magnetic trip threshold adjustable from (5-10) x In which with correction factor km = 0.9 gives the following adjustment range: 2835 A to 5670 A. The magnetic threshold will be adjusted according to any conductors to be protected. The connection of the poles must be as described in diagrams A or B. A device which signals any first earth fault must be present. With the same system data, if the network is carried out with a polarity connected to earth, the circuit-breaker must be connected as described in diagram C.

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1000 Vdc air switch disconnectors
The air switch disconnectors derived from the Emax air breakers are identified by the standard range code together with the code /E MS. These comply with the international Standard IEC 60947-3 and are especially suitable for use as bus-ties or principle isolators in direct current installations, for example in electrical traction applications. The overall dimensions and the fixing points remain unaltered from those of standard breakers, and they can be fitted with various terminal kits and all the accessories for the Emax range; they are available in both withdrawable and fixed versions, and in three-pole version (up to 750 Vdc) and four-pole (up to 1000 Vdc). The withdrawable breakers are assembled with special version fixed parts for applications of 750/1000 Vdc. The range covers all installation requirements up to 1000 Vdc / 3200 A or up to 750 Vdc / 4000 A. A breaking capacity equal to the rated short-time withstand current is attributed to these breakers when they are associated with a suitable external relay. The following table shows the available versions and their relative electrical performance:

E1B/E MS
Rated uninterrupted current (at 40 C) Iu [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] Number of poles Rated operational voltage Ue Rated insulation voltage Ui Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp Rated short-time withstand current Icw (1s) Rated making capacity Icm 750 V dc 1000 V dc [V] [V] [kV] [kA] [kA] 3 750 1000 12 20 20 4 1000 1000 12 20 20 20 800 1250

E2N/E MS
1250 1600 2000

E3H/E MS
1250 1600 2000 2500 3200

E4H/E MS
3200 4000

3 750 1000 12 25 25

4 1000 1000 12 25 25 25

3 750 1000 12 40 105

4 1000 1000 12 40 105 105

3 750 1000 12 65 143

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Connection diagrams
Connection diagrams to be used according to the type of distribution system follow. The risk of a double earth fault on different poles is assumed to be zero, that is, the fault current involves only one part of the breaker poles.

Networks insulated from earth The following diagrams may be used (the polarity may be inverted).

Load
E) 3+1 poles in series (1000 Vdc)

Load

F) 2+2 poles in series (1000 Vdc)

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+ -

Load
G) 2+1 poles in series (750 Vdc)

Networks with one polarity connected to earth The polarity connected to earth does not have to be interrupted (in the examples it is assumed that the polarity connected to earth is negative):
+ -

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Load
H) 4 poles in series (1000 Vdc)

Load
I) 3 poles in series (750 Vdc)

Networks with median point of the supply source connected to earth Only four-pole breakers may be used as in the configuration shown in diagram F). ABB SACE - Protection and control devices 257

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5.3.2 1000 Vac networks

1000 Vac moulded-case circuit-breakers

General Characteristics The circuit breakers in the Tmax and SACE Isomax S 1000 V range comply with the international standard IEC 60947-2. These circuit breakers can be fitted with thermo-magnetic releases (for the smaller sizes) and with electronic releases. All installation requirements can be met with a range of available settings from 32 A to 800 A and with breaking capacity up to 20 kA at 1000 Vac. 1000 Vac moulded-case circuit-breakers
Rated uninterrupted current, Iu Poles Rated operational voltage, Ue (ac) 50-60Hz Rated impulse withstand voltage, Uimp Rated insulation voltage, Ui Test voltage at industrial frequency for 1 min. Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity, Icu (ac) 50-60 Hz 1000 V Rated service short-circuit breaking capacity, Ics (ac) 50-60 Hz 1000 V Rated short-circuit making capacity Icm (ac) 50-60 Hz 1000 V Rated short-time withstand current for 1 s, Icw Utilisation category (EN 60947-2) Isolation behaviour IEC 60947-2, EN 60947-2 Thermomagnetic releases Electronic releases TMD TMA PR221DS-LS PR221DS-I PR222DS-LSI PR222DS-LSIG PR211/P (LI only) PR212/P (LSI-LSIG) Interchangeability Versions Terminals Fixed Plug-in Withadrawable [No. operations / operations per hours] L [mm] D [mm] H [mm] [A] Nr. [V] [kV] [V] [V] [kA] [%Icu] [kA] [kA]

Mechanical life Dimensions

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The circuit-breakers in the 1000 V range maintain the same dimensions as standard circuit breakers. These circuit-breakers can also be fitted with the relevant range of standard accessories, with the exception of residual current releases for Tmax and mechanical interlocks for SACE Isomax. In particular it is possible to use conversion kits for removable and withdrawable moving parts and various terminal kits. The circuit-breakers in the SACE Isomax S 1000 V range can be supplied via the upper terminals only. The following tables show the electrical characteristics of the range: T4
250 3 1000 8 1000 3500 L 12 100% 24 V 20 100% 40 A V 20 75% 40 L 12 75% 24

T5
400/630 3 1000 8 1000 3500 V 20 75% 40 5 (400A) B (400A) A (630A) V 20 75% 40

S6
800 3 1000 8 1000 3000 L 12 75% 24 10 B

F-P-W F-FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES-R-MC FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES-HR-VR-R FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES-HR-VR-R 20000/240

F-P-W F-FC Cu/CuAl-EF-R-ES FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES-HR-VR-R FC Cu/CuAl-EF-ES-HR-VR-R 20000/120 140 103.5 205 140 103.5 205 184 103.5 205 F F 20000/120 210 103.5 268
MC = Multicable

105 103.5 205

TERMINAL CAPTION F = Front EF = Front extended

105 103.5 205

140 103.5 205

ES = Front extended spread FC Cu = Front for copper cables FC CuAl = Front for CuAl cables

R = Rear orientated HR = Rear in horizontal flat bar VR = Rear in vertical flat bar

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The following tables show the available releases.

Circuit-breakers with electronic release for alternating currents

In100 T4 250 T5 400 T5 630 S6L 800 I3 (110x In) [A] (1) I3 (1.512 x In) [A] (2)
(1) (2)

In250

In400

In630

In800

1001000 1501200

2502500 3753000 4004000 6004800

6306300 9457560 12009600

PR221 PR222 - PR211 - PR212

Circuit-breakers with thermomagnetic release for alternating currents

(thermal threshold adjustable from 0.7 to 1 x In; fixed magnetic threshold)
In [A] T4V 250 T5V 400 T5V 630 I3 = (10xIn) [A] I3 = (5 -10xIn) [A]
(1) (2)

32 (1)

50 (1)

80 (2)

100 (2)

125 (2)

160 (2)

200 (2)

250 (2)

400 (2)

630 (2)

320

500

400800 5001000 6251250 8001600 10002000 12502500 20004000 31506300

Thermal threshold adjustable from 0.7 and 1 x In; fixed magnetic threshold Thermal threshold adjustable from 0.7 and 1 x In; magnetic threshold adjustable between 5 and 10 x In.

1000 Vac Air circuit-breakers and switch disconnectors For 1000 V alternating current installations, the following devices are available: Circuit-breakers in compliance with Standard IEC 60947-2. The special version breakers up to 1000 Vac are identified by the standard range code together with the suffix /E, and are derived from the correspondent Emax standard breakers and retain the same versions, accessories and overall dimensions. The Emax range of breakers is available in both withdrawable and fixed versions with three and four poles, and can be fitted with accessories and equipped with the full range of electronic releases and microprocessors (PR111-PR112PR113). Switch disconnectors in compliance with Standard IEC 60947-3. These breakers are identified by the code of the standard range, from which they are derived, together with the suffix /E MS. Three-pole and four-pole versions are available in both withdrawable and fixed versions with the same dimensions, accessory characteristics and installation as the standard switch disconnectors.

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The following tables show the electrical characteristics of the devices:

Air circuit-breakers
E2B/E
Rated uninterrupted current (at 40 C) Iu Rated operational voltage Ue Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity Icu Rated duty short-circuit breaking capacity Ics Rated short-time withstand current Icw (1s) [A] [V~] [kA] [kA] [kA]

E2N/E

E3H/E

E4H/E

1600 2000 1250 1600 2000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 3200 4000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 20 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 65 65 65 65 65 65

Air switch disconnectors

E2B/E MS
Rated uninterrupted current (at 40 C) Iu [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] Number of poles Rated operational voltage Ue Rated insulation voltage Ui Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp Rated short-time withstand current Icw (1s) Rated making capacity Icm 1000 Vac (peak value) [V] [V] [kV] [kA] [kA] 3/4 1000 1000 12 20 40 3/4 1000 1000 12 30 63 1600 2000

E2N/E MS
1250 1600 2000

E3H/E MS
1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 3/4 1000 1000 12 50 105

E4H/E MS
3200 4000

3/4 1000 1000 12 65 143

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5.4 Automatic Transfer Switches
In the electrical plants, where a high reliability is required from the power supply source because the operation cycle cannot be interrupted and the risk of a lack of power supply is unacceptable, an emergency line supply is indispensable to avoid the loss of large quantities of data, damages to working processes, plant stops etc. For these reasons, transfer switch devices are used mainly for: power supply of hotels and airports; surgical rooms and primary services in hospitals; power supply of UPS groups; databanks, telecommunication systems, PC rooms; power supply of industrial lines for continuous processes. ATS010 is the solution offered by ABB: it is an automatic transfer switch system with micro-processor based technology which allows switching of the supply from the normal line (N-Line) to the emergency line (E-Line) in case any of the following anomalies occurs on the main network: overvoltages and voltage dips; lack of one of the phases; asymmetries in the phase cycle; frequency values out of the setting range. Then, when the network standard parameters are recovered, the system switches again the power supply to the main network (N-Line). ATS010 is used in systems with two distinct supply lines connected to the same busbar system and functioning independently (island condition): the first one is used as normal supply line, the second is used for emergency power supply from a generator system. It is also possible to provide the system with a device to disconnect the non-priority loads when the network is supplied from the E-Line.

The following scheme shows a plant having a safety auxiliary power supply:

Normal network (N-Line)

Emergency Generator (E-Line)

-QF1

-QF2

ATS010

Non-vital loads

SD

Vital loads

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ATS010 device is interfaced by means of appropriate terminals: - with the protection circuit-breakers of the N-Line and of the E-Line, motorized and mechanically interlocked, to detect their status and send opening and closing commands according to the set time delays; - with the control card of the Gen set to control its status and send start and stop commands; - with any further signals coming from the plant in order to block the switching logic; - with the N-Line to detect any possible anomaly and with the E-Line to verify the voltage presence; - with an additional device to disconnect non-priority loads; - with an auxiliary power supply at 24 Vdc 20% (or 48 Vdc 10%). This supply source shall be present also in case of lack of voltage on both lines (NLine and E-Line). The circuit-breakers used to switch from the N-line to the E-line shall have all the necessary accessories and shall be properly interlocked in order to guarantee the correct working of the plant. The following accessories are required: Moulded-case circuit-breakers Tmax (T4-T5) and SACE Isomax (S6-S7): motor operator from 48 V to 110 V dc or up to 250V ac; trip signaling contact; open/closed signaling contact; racked-in signaling contact in case of plug-in or withdrawable circuit-breakers; mechanical interlock between two circuit-breakers.

Air circuit-breakers Emax: charging spring motor; shunt opening release; shunt closing release; trip signaling contact; open/closed signaling contacts; racked-in signaling contact in case of withdrawable circuit-breakers; mechanical interlock between two circuit-breakers.

Switching strategies
According to the application where ATS010 device is used, two different switching strategies can be chosen. Strategy 1: this strategy is used when an auxiliary supply source is available for the supply of the motor operators of the circuit-breakers; the switching sequence is as follows: - normal line anomaly detection; - normal line circuit-breaker opening and Gen Set starting; - waiting for presence of Gen Set voltage and emergency circuit-breaker closing.

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For example, strategy 1 is used for systems in which a redundant 110 V auxiliary power supply is available (MV/LV substations); the plant is designed so that the auxiliary voltage is always present even when neither the normal line nor the Gen Set are active. In this case, the auxiliary power supply can be used to feed the motor operators and/or the shunt opening and closing releases of the circuitbreakers. ATS010 operates the circuit-breakers regardless of the presence of the network and of the Gen Set. Strategy 2: this strategy is absolutely necessary when the power supply for the auxiliary accessories of the circuit-breakers is directly derived from the network and the Gen Set, since a safety auxiliary power supply is not available; in this case, before operating the circuit-breakers, ATS010 waits for availability of normal line or emergency line voltage: normal line or Gen Set. The switching sequence is as follows: - normal line anomaly detection; - Gen Set starting; - waiting for presence of Gen Set voltage and normal line circuit-breaker opening; - Gen Set circuit-breaker closing. Note: in both strategies, it is necessary to provide an auxiliary power supply for ATS010.

Operating modes
By using the front selector it is possible to choose one of the following six operating modes: TEST: This operating mode is useful to test the Gen Set start and therefore to test the emergency line power supply status without disconnecting normal line power supply. AUTOMATIC: The transfer switch logic is ON and checks both the circuit-breakers as well as the generator. In case of normal line anomalies, the transfer switch procedure begins from normal to emergency line and viceversa when normal line voltage become available again.

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MANUAL: The MANUAL mode offers a choice between the following possibilities: 1. Normal ON The emergency line circuit-breaker is forced to open and the normal line circuitbreaker is forced to close; the Gen Set is stopped and the transfer switch logic is disabled. This selector position guarantees that the emergency line is not closed and that the Gen Set is not running; this position is useful when the user wants to carry out maintenance on the emergency line or on the Gen Set (in these cases it is advisable to install mechanical lock in open position for the emergency line circuit-breaker). 2. Normal Emergency OFF (maintenance) Both circuit-breakers (N-Line and E-Line) are forced in open position. It is useful when all loads are to be disconnected from the power supply sources, for example to carry out maintenance on the plant (in these cases, it is advisable to mechanically lock both circuit-breakers in the open position). 3. Gen Set START The START command of the Gen Set has been activated through the proper output. The circuit-breakers are not operated and the transfer switch logic is disabled. When emergency line voltage is present and switching is enabled, it is possible to switch the selector to Emergency ON position in order to force supply from the emergency line. 4. Emergency ON Power supply is forced from the emergency line. Before switching to this position, Gen-Set START operating mode is activated and shall be present until switching is enabled as previously described.

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Setting of parameters
All the parameters for the functioning of ATS010 can be simply adjusted through dip-switches or trimmers. Rated voltage for three-phase or single-phase plant The following parameters of the N-Line can be set through dip-switches: - network rated voltage value (from 100 V up to 500 V); - power supply type (three-phase or single-phase); - frequency value (50 Hz or 60 Hz); - type of strategy. Note: Voltages higher than 500 V can be reached by using VTs (voltage transformers); in this case the setting of the voltage value shall consider the transformation ratio.

The figure below shows all the possible voltage values which can be set by the dip-switches from 1 to 4.
ON 4 3 2 1 OFF 4 3 2 1 ON OFF

100V

115V

ON 4 3 2 1

OFF 4 3 2 1

ON

OFF

120V

208V

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ON 4 3 2 1 OFF 4 3 2 1 ON OFF

220V

230V

ON 4 3 2 1

OFF 4 3 2 1

ON

OFF

240V

277V

ON 4 3 2 1

OFF 4 3 2 1

ON

OFF

347V

380V

ON 4 3 2 1

OFF 4 3 2 1

ON

OFF

400V

415V

ON 4 3 2 1

OFF 4 3 2 1

ON

OFF

440V

480V

ON 4 3 2 1

OFF

500V

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Overvoltage threshold
According to the load characteristics, it is possible to set the voltage range outside which the N-Line supply cannot be accepted and switching to the ELine is necessary.

Transfer switch delay configuration

Transfer switch delays can be set through special trimmers. Setting times and relevant purposes are reported below: T1 = 0 32 s CB-N open Delay time from net anomaly detection to N-Line CB opening. It is used to avoid transfer switching in case of short voltage dips.

T2 = 0 32 s GEN-SET START Delay time from net anomaly detection to Gen set start command. It is used to prevent from transfer switching in case of short voltage dips.
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T3= 0 254 s GEN-SET STOP Delay time from N-Line return to Gen set stop command. It is used when the Generator needs a cooling time after the disconnection of the load (opening of the E-Line circuit-breaker).
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T4= 0 254 s BACK TO NORMAL LINE OK Delay time necessary for N-Line voltage to establish, before inverse switching procedure is started.
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T5 = 0 32 s CB-E CLOSE Delay time to allow the gen-set voltage to stabilize: after starting the generator and detecting a voltage on the emergency line, the ATS010 unit waits for a time T5 before considering this voltage stable. In Strategy 1, after detecting the gen-set voltage, the ATS010 unit waits for time T5 before closing CB-E. In strategy 2, the ATS010 unit cannot open or close the breakers unless there is a stable voltage source. Therefore, the unit waits for a time T5 before opening CB-N. If, however, a time delay T1 since voltage loss has not elapsed, the ATS010 unit waits until T1 has elapsed, and only then opens CB-N.
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Check on the plant and on the circuit-breakers
ATS010 can be used in plants with the following characteristics: the Gen set shall function independently (island condition); rated voltage and frequency of the plants are included within the given ranges; ATS010 supply is guaranteed even if N-Line and E-Line voltages are missing. The two circuit-breakers controlled by ATS are to be: mechanically interlocked; of the prescribed type and size; equipped with the prescribed accessories.

References Standards
EN 50178 (1997): Electronic equipment for use in power installations Compliance with Low Voltage Directive (LVD) no. 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) no. 89/336/EEC. Electromagnetic compatibility: EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2 Environmental conditions: IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-3.

ATS010 - main technical characteristics

Rated power supply voltage (galvanically isolated from the ground) Maximum power consumption Rated power (N-Line voltage present and CBs not operated) Operating temperature Maximum humidity Storing temperature Degree of protection Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight [kg] 24 Vdc 20% 48 Vdc 10% (maximum ripple 5%) 5 W @ 24 Vdc 10 W @ 48 Vdc 1,8 W @ 24 Vdc 4,5 W @ 48 Vdc -25 C+70 C 90 % without condensation -20 C..+80 C IP54 (front panel) 144 x 144 x 85 0,8

Normal line voltage sensor

Normal line rated voltage Rated frequency Impulse withstand voltage on L1, L2, L3 inputs 100500 Vac with direct connection Over 500 Vac with external voltage transformers 50 Hz / 60 Hz 6 kV

Motor operators - shunt opening/closing releases

Tmax T4-T5 Isomax S6-S7 Emax Up to 250 Vac From 48 Vdc to 110 Vdc Up to 250 Vac From 24 Vdc to 110 Vdc

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6.1 Electrical switchboards
The switchboard is a combination of one or more low voltage switching, protection and other devices assembled in one or more enclosure so as to satisfy the requirements regarding safety and to allow the functions for which it was designed to be carried out. A switchboard consists of a container, termed enclosure by the relevant Standards (which has the function of support and mechanical protection of the components contained within), and the electrical equipment, which consists of devices, internal connections and input and output terminals for connection with the system. The reference Standard is IEC 60439-1 published in 1999, titled Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 1: Type-tested and partially typetested assemblies, approved by CENELEC code number EN 60439-1. Supplementary calculation guides are: IEC 60890 A method of temperature-rise assessment by extrapolation for partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA) of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. IEC 61117 A method for assessing the short-circuit withstand strength of partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA). IEC 60865-1 Short-circuit currents - Calculation of effects - Part 1: Definitions and calculation methods. Standard IEC 60439-1 sets out the requirements relating to the construction, safety and maintainability of electrical switchboards, and identifies the nominal characteristics, the operational environmental conditions, the mechanical and electrical requirements and the performance regulations. The type-tests and individual tests are defined, as well as the method of their execution and the criteria necessary for the evaluation of the results. Standard IEC 60439-1 distinguishes between the two types of switchboard: TTA (type-tested assemblies) and PTTA (partially type-tested assemblies). By type-tested assemblies (TTA), it is meant a low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies conforming to an established type or system without deviations likely to significantly influence the performance from the typical assembly verified to be in accordance with the Standard prescriptions. TTA switchboards are assemblies derived directly from a prototype designed in all details and subjected to type-tests; as the type-tests are very complex, switchboards designed by a manufacturer with a sound technical and financial basis are referred to. Nevertheless, TTA assemblies can be mounted by a panel builder or installer who follows the manufacturers instructions; deviations from the prototype are only allowed if they do not significantly change the performance compared with the type-tested equipment.

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By partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA), it is meant a low voltage and controlgear assembly, tested only with a part of the type-tests; some tests may be substituted by extrapolation which are calculations based on experimental results obtained from assemblies which have passed the type-tests. Verifications through simplified measurements or calculations, allowed as an alternative to type tests, concern heating, short circuit withstand and insulation. Standard IEC 60439-1 states that some steps of assembly may take place outside the factory of the manufacturer, provided the assembly is performed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The installer may use commercial assembly kits to realize a suitable switchboard configuration. The same Standard specifies a division of responsibility between the manufacturer and the assembler in Table 7: List of verifications and tests to be performed on TTA and PTTA in which the type-tests and individual tests to be carried out on the assembly are detailed. The type-tests verify the compliance of the prototype with the requirements of the Standard, and are generally under the responsibility of the manufacturer, who must also supply instructions for the production and assembly of the switchboard. The assembler has responsibility for the selection and assembly of components in accordance with the instructions supplied and must confirm compliance with the Standards through the previously stated checks in the case of switchboards that deviate from a tested prototype. Routine tests must also be carried out on every example produced. The distinction between TTA and PTTA switchgear and controlgear assemblies has no relevance to the declaration of conformity with Standard IEC 60439-1, in so far as the switchboard must comply with this Standard.

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List of verifications and tests to be performed on TTA and PTTA
No. 1 Characteristics to be checked Temperature-rise limits Subclauses TTA 8.2.1 Verification of temperature-rise limits by test (type test) 8.2.2 Verification of dielectric properties by test (type test) PTTA Verification of temperature-rise limits by test or extrapolation Verification of dielectric properties by test according to 8.2.2 or 8.3.2, or verification of insulation resistance according to 8.3.4 (see No. 9 and 11) Verification of the short-circuit withstand strength by test or by extrapolation from similar type-tested arrangements

Dielectric properties

Short-circuit withstand strength

8.2.3

Verification of the shortcircuit withstand strength by test (type test)

Effectiveness of the protective circuit Effective connection between the exposed conductive parts of the ASSEMBLY and the protective circuit

8.2.4

8.2.4.1 Verification of the effective connection between the exposed conductive parts of the ASSEMBLY and the protective circuit by inspection or by resistance measurement (type test) Verification of the short8.2.4.2 circuit withstand strength of the protective circuit by test (type test)

Verification of the effective connection between the exposed conductive parts of the ASSEMBLY and the protective circuit by inspection or by resistance measurement

Short-circuit withstand strength of the protective circuit

Clearances and creepage distances Mechanical operation Degree of protection Wiring, electrical operation

8.2.5

6 7 8

8.2.6 8.2.7 8.3.1

Insulation

8.3.2

Verification of the clearances and creepage distances (type test) Verification of mechanical operation (type test) Verification of the degree of protection (type test) Inspection of the ASSEMBLY including inspection of wiring and, if necessary, electrical operation test (routine test) Dielectric test (routine test) Checking of protective measures and of the electrical continuity of the protective circuits (routine test)

Verification of the short-circuit withstand strength of the protective circuit by test or appropriate design and arrangement of the protective conductor (see 7.4.3.1.1, last paragraph) Verification of clearances and creepage distances Verification of mechanical operation Verification of the degree of protection Inspection of the ASSEMBLY including inspection of wiring and, if necessary, electrical operation test

10

Protective measures

8.3.3

Dielectric test or verification of insulation resistance according to 8.3.4 (see No. 2 and 11) Checking of protective measures

10

Insulation resistance

8.3.4

Verification of insulation resistance unless test according to 8.2.2 or 8.3.2 has been made (see No. 2 and 9)

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Degrees of protection
The degree of protection IP indicates a level of protection provided by the assembly against access to or contact with live parts, against ingress of solid foreign bodies and against the ingress of liquid. The IP code is the system used for the identification of the degree of protection, in compliance with the requirements of Standard IEC 60529. Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, the degree of protection applies to the complete switchboard, assembled and installed for normal use (with door closed). The manufacturer shall also state the degree of protection applicable to particular configurations which may arise in service, such as the degree of protection with the door open or with devices removed or withdrawn. Elements ofthe IP Code and their meanings
Element Code letters First characteristic numeral Numerials or letters IP Meaning for the protection of equipment Against ingress of the solid foreign objects 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Second characteristic numeral 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Additional letter (optional) A B C D Supplementary letter (optional A B C D Supplemetary information specific to: Hight voltage apparatus Motion during water test Stationary during water test Weather conditions (non-protected) 50 mm diameter 12.5 mm diameter 2.5 mm diameter 1.0 mm diameter dust-protected dust-tight Against ingress of water with harmful effects (non-protected) vertically dripping dripping (15 tilted) spraying splashing jetting powerful jetting temporary immersion continuous immersion Against access to hazardous parts with back of hand finger tool wire Cl.8 Cl.7 Meaning for the protection of persons Against access to hazardous parts with (non-protected) back of hand finger tool wire wire wire Cl.6 Cl.5 Ref.

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Form of separation and classification of switchboards
Forms of internal separation By form of separation it is meant the type of subdivision provided within the switchboard. Separation by means of barriers or partitions (metallic or insulating) may have the function to: - provide protection against direct contact (at least IPXXB) in the case of access to a part of the switchboard which is not live, with respect to the rest of the switchboard which remains live; - reduce the risk of starting or propagating an internal arc; - impede the passage of solid bodies between different parts of the switchboard (degree of protection of at least IP2X). A partition is a separation element between two parts, while a barrier protects the operator from direct contact and from arcing effects from any interruption devices in the normal access direction. The following table from Standard IEC 60439-1 highlights typical forms of separation which can be obtained using barriers or partitions:

Main criteria No separation

Subcriteria

Terminals for external conductors not separated from busbars Terminals for external conductors separated from busbars Separation of busbars from the functional units and Terminals for external conductors not separation of all functional units from one another. separated from busbars Separation of the terminals for external conductors Terminals for external conductors from the functional units, but not from each other separated from busbars Terminals for external conductors in the same compartment as the associated Separation of busbars from the functional units and functional unit separation of all functional units from one another, Terminals for external conductors not in including the terminals for external conductors the same compartment as the associated which are an integral part of the functional unit functional unit, but in individual, separate, enclosed protected spaces or compartments Separation of busbars from the functional units

Form Form 1 Form 2a Form 2b Form 3a Form 3b Form 4a

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Simbols Form 1 (no internal segregation) Form 2 (segregation of the busbars from the functional units) Form 2a Terminals not separated from the busbars Form 3 (separation of the busbars from the functional units + separation of the functional units from each other) Form 3a Terminals not separated from the busbars Form 4 ((separation of the busbars from the functional units + separation of the functional units from each other + separation of the terminals from each other) Form 4a Terminals in the same compartment as the associated functional unit

Form 2b Terminals separated from the busbars

Form 3b Terminals separated from the busbars

Form 4b Terminals in the same compartment as the associated functional unit

Caption a Housing b Internal segregation c Functional units including the terminals for the associated external conductors d Busbars, including the distribution busbars

Classification Different classifications of electrical switchboard exist, depending on a range of factors. Based on construction type, Standard IEC 60439-1 firstly distinguishes between open and enclosed assemblies. A switchboard is enclosed when it comprises protective panels on all sides, providing a degree of protection against direct contact of at least IPXXB. Switchboards used in normal environments must be enclosed. Open switchboards, with or without front covering, which have the live parts accessible. These switchboards may only be used in electrical plants. With regard to external design, switchboards are divided into the following categories: - Cubicle-type assembly Used for large scale control and distribution equipment; multi-cubicle-type assembly can be obtained by placing cubicles side by side.

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- Desk-type assembly Used for the control of machinery or complex systems in the mechanical, iron and steel, and chemical industries. - Box-type assembly Characterized by wall mounting, either mounted on a wall or flush-fitting; these switchboards are generally used for distribution at department or zone level in industrial environments and in the tertiary sector. - Multi-box-type assembly Each box, generally protected and flanged, contains a functional unit which may be an automatic circuit-breaker, a starter, a socket complete with locking switch or circuit-breaker. With regard to the intended function, switchboards may be divided into the following types: - Main distribution boards Main distribution boards are generally installed immediately downstream of MV/LV transformers, or of generators; they are also termed power centres. Main distribution boards comprise one or more incoming units, busbar connectors, and a relatively smaller number of output units. - Secondary distribution boards Secondary distribution boards include a wide range of switchboards for the distribution of power, and are equipped with a single input unit and numerous output units. - Motor operation boards Motor control boards are designed for the control and centralised protection of motors: therefore they comprise the relative coordinated devices for operation and protection, and auxiliary control and signalling devices. - Control, measurement and protection boards Control, measurement and protection boards generally consist of desks containing mainly equipment for the control, monitoring and measurement of industrial processes and systems. - Machine-side boards Machine-side boards are functionally similar to the above; their role is to provide an interface between the machine with the power supply and the operator. - Assemblies for construction sites (ASC) Assemblies for construction sites may be of different sizes, from a simple plug and socket assembly to true distribution boards with enclosures of metal or insulating material. They are generally mobile or, in any case, transportable.

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Method of temperature rise assessment by extrapolation for partially tested assemblies (PTTA)
For PTTA assemblies, the temperature rise can be determined by laboratory tests or calculations, which can be carried out in accordance with Standard IEC 60890. The formulae and coefficients given in this Standard are deduced from measurements taken from numerous switchboards, and the validity of the method has been checked by comparison with the test results. This method does not cover the whole range of low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies since it has been developed under precise hypotheses which limit the applications; this can however be correct, suited and integrated with other calculation procedures which can be demonstrated to have a technical basis. Standard IEC 60890 serves to determine the temperature rise of the air inside the switchboard caused by the energy dissipated by the devices and conductors installed within the switchboard. To calculate the temperature rise of the air inside an enclosure, once the requirements of the Standard have been met, the following must be considered: - Dimensions of the enclosure. - Type of installation: - enclosure open to air on all sides; - wall-mounted enclosure; - enclosure designed for mounting in extremities; - enclosure in an internal position in a multicompartment switchboard; - Any ventilation openings, and their dimensions. - Number of horizontal internal separators; - Power losses from the effective current flowing through any device and conductor installed within the switchboard or compartment. The Standard allows the calculation of temperature rise of the air at mid-height and at the highest point of the switchboard. Once the values are calculated, it must be evaluated if the switchboard can comply with the requirements relating to the set limits at certain points within the same switchboard. The Annex B explains the calculation method described in the Standard. ABB supplies the client with calculation software which allows the temperature rise inside the switchboard to be calculated quickly.

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6.2 MNS switchboards
MNS systems are suitable for applications in all fields concerning the generation, distribution and use of electrical energy; e. g., they can be used as: - main and sub-distribution boards; - motor power supply of MCCs (Motor Control Centres); - automation switchboards. The MNS system is a framework construction with maintenance-free bolted connections which can be equipped as required with standardized components and can be adapted to any application. The consistent application of the modular principle both in electrical and mechanical design permits optional selection of the structural design, interior arrangement and degree of protection according to the operating and environmental conditions. The design and material used for the MNS system largely prevent the occurrence of electric arcs, or provide for arc extinguishing within a short time. The MNS System complies with the requirements laid down in VDE0660 Part 500 as well as IEC 61641 and has furthermore been subjected to extensive accidental arc tests by an independent institute. The MNS system offers the user many alternative solutions and notable advantages in comparison with conventional-type installations: - compact, space-saving design; - back-to-back arrangement; - optimized energy distribution in the cubicles; - easy project and detail engineering through standardized components; - comprehensive range of standardized modules; - various design levels depending on operating and environmental conditions; - easy combination of the different equipment systems, such as fixed and withdrawable modules in a single cubicle; - possibility of arc-proof design (standard design with fixed module design); - possibility of earthquake-, vibration- and shock-proof design; - easy assembly without special tools; - easy conversion and retrofit; - largely maintenance-free; - high operational reliability; - high safety for human beings. The basic elements of the frame are C-sections with holes at 25 mm intervals in compliance with Standard DIN 43660. All frame parts are secured maintenancefree with tapping screws or ESLOK screws. Based on the basic grid size of 25 mm, frames can be constructed for the various cubicle types without any special tools. Single or multi-cubicle switchgear assemblies for front or front and rear operations are possible. Different designs are available, depending on the enclosure required: - single equipment compartment door; - double equipment compartment door; - equipment and cable compartment door; - module doors and/or withdrawable module covers and cable compartment door. The bottom side of the cubicle can be provided with floor plates. With the aid of flanged plates, cable ducts can be provided to suit all requirements. Doors and cladding can be provided with one or more ventilation opening, roof plates can be provided with metallic grid (IP 30 IP40) or with ventilation chimney (IP 40, 41, 42). ABB SACE - Protection and control devices 279

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Depending on the requirements, a frame structure can be subdivided into the following compartments (functional areas): - equipment compartment; - busbar compartment; - cable compartment. The equipment compartment holds the equipment modules, the busbar compartment contains the busbars and distribution bars, the cable compartment houses the incoming and outgoing cables (optionally from above and from below) with the wiring required for connecting the modules as well as the supporting devices (cable mounting rails, cable connection parts, parallel connections, wiring ducts, etc.). The functional compartments of a cubicle as well as the cubicles themselves can be separated by partitions. Horizontal partitions with or without ventilation openings can also be inserted between the compartments. All incoming/outgoing feeder and bus coupler cubicles include one switching device. These devices can be fixed-mounted switch disconnectors, fixedmounted or withdrawable air or moulded-case circuit-breakers. This type of cubicles is subdivided into equipment and busbar compartments; their size (H x W) is 2200 mm x 400 mm / 1200 mm x 600 mm, and the depth depends on the dimensions of the switchgear used. Cubicles with air circuit-breakers up to 2000 A can be built in the reduced dimensioned version (W = 400 mm). It is possible to interconnect cubicles to form optimal delivery units with a maximum width of 3000 mm.

6.3 ArTu distribution switchboards

The range of ABB SACE ArTu distribution switchboards provides a complete and integrated offer of switchboards and kit systems for constructing primary and secondary low voltage distribution switchboards. With a single range of accessories and starting from simple assembly kits, the ArTu switchboards make it possible to assembly a wide range of configurations mounting modular, moulded-case and air circuit-breakers, with any internal separation up to Form 4. ABB SACE offers a series of standardized kits, consisting of pre-drilled plates and panels for the installation of the whole range of circuit-breakers type System pro M, Isomax, Tmax and Emax E1, E2, E3, E4 without the need of additional drilling operations or adaptations. Special consideration has been given to cabling requirements, providing special seats to fix the plastic cabling duct horizontally and vertically. Standardization of the components is extended to internal separation of the switchboard: in ArTu switchboards, separation is easily carried out and it does not require either construction of made-to-measure switchboards or any additional sheet cutting, bending or drilling work. ArTu switchboards are characterized by the following features: - integrated range of modular metalwork structures up to 4000 A with common accessories; - possibility of fulfilling all application requirements in terms of installation (wallmounting, floor-mounting, monoblock and cabinet kits) and degree of protection (IP31, IP41, IP43, IP65); - structure made of hot-galvanized sheet; 280 ABB SACE - Protection and control devices

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- maximum integration with modular devices and ABB SACE moulded-case and air circuit-breakers; - minimum switchboard assembly times thanks to the simplicity of the kits, the standardization of the small assembly items, the self-supporting elements and the presence of clear reference points for assembly of the plates and panels; - separations in kits up to Form 4. The range of ArTu switchboards includes four versions, which can be equipped with the same accessories. ArTu L series ArTu L series consists of a range of modular switchboard kits, with a capacity of 24 modules per row and degree of protection IP31 (without door) or IP43 (basic version with door). These switchboards can be wall- or floor-mounted: - wall-mounted ArTu L series, with heights of 600, 800, 1000 and 1200 mm, depth 200 mm, width 700 mm. Both System pro M modular devices and moulded-case circuit-breakers Tmax T1-T2-T3 are housed inside this switchboard series; - floor-mounted ArTu L series, with heights of 1400, 1600, 1800 and 2000 mm, depth 240 mm, width 700 mm. System pro M modular devices, mouldedcase circuit-breakers type Tmax T1-T2-T3-T4-T5 and Isomax S6 800A (fixed version with front terminals) are housed inside this switchboard series. ArTu M series ArTu M series consists of a modular range of monoblock switchboards for wallmounted (with depths of 150 and 200 mm with IP65 degree of protection) or floor-mounted (with depth of 250 mm and IP31 or IP65 degrees of protection) installations, in which it is possible to mount System pro M modular devices and Tmax T1-T2-T3 moulded-case circuit-breakers on a DIN rail ArTu M series of floor-mounted switchboards can be equipped with Tmax series and Isomax S6 800A circuit-breakers. ArTu K series ArTu K series consists of a range of modular switchboard kits for floor-mounted installation with four different depths (250, 350, 600, 800 and 1000 mm) and with degree of protection IP31 (without front door), IP41 (with front door and ventilated side panels) or IP65 (with front door and blind side panels), in which it is possible to mount System pro M modular devices, the whole range of moulded-case circuitbreakers Tmax and Isomax, and Emax circuit-breakers E1, E2, E3 and E4. ArTu switchboards have three functional widths: - 400 mm, for the installation of moulded-case circuit-breakers up to 630 A (T5); - 600 mm, which is the basic dimension for the installation of all the apparatus; - 800 mm, for the creation of the side cable container within the structure of the floor-mounted switchboard or for the use of panels with the same width. The available internal space varies in height from 600 mm (wall-mounted L series) to 2000 mm (floor-mounted M series and K series), thus offering a possible solution for the most varied application requirements. ABB SACE - Protection and control devices 281

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ArTu PB Series (Panelboard and Pan Assembly) The ArTu line is now upgraded with the new ArTu PB Panelboard solution. The ArTu PB Panelboard is suitable for distribution applications with an incomer up to 800A and outgoing feeders up to 250A. The ArTu PB Panelboard is extremely sturdy thanks to its new designed framework and it is available both in the wall-mounted version as well as in the floor-mounted one. ArTu PB Panelboard customisation is extremely flexible due to the smart design based on configurations of 6, 12 and 18 outgoing ways and to the new ABB plug-in system that allows easy and fast connections for all T1 and T3 versions. Upon request, extension boxes are available on all sides of the structure, for metering purposes too. The vertical trunking system is running behind the MCCBs layer allowing easy access to every accessory wiring (SRs, UVs, AUX contacts). The ArTu PB Panelboard, supplied as a standard with a blind door, is available with a glazed one as well.

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The Std. IEC 60439-1 specifies that ASSEMBLIES (referred to hereafter as switchboards) shall be constructed so as to be capable of withstanding the thermal and dynamic stresses resulting from short-circuit currents up to the rated values. Furthermore, switchboards shall be protected against short-circuit currents by means of circuit-breakers, fuses or a combination of both, which may either be incorporated in the switchboard or arranged upstream. When ordering a switchboard, the user shall specify the short-circuit conditions at the point of installation. This chapter takes into consideration the following aspects: - The need, or not, to carry out a verification of the short-circuit withstand strength of the switchboard. - The suitability of a switchboard for a plant as a function of the prospective short-circuit current of the plant and of the short-circuit parameters of the switchboard. - The suitability of a busbar system as a function of the short-circuit current and of the protective devices.

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Verification of short-circuit withstand strength
The verification of the short-circuit withstand strength is dealt with in the Standard IEC 60439-1, where, in particular, the cases requiring this verification and the different types of verification are specified. The verification of the short-circuit withstand strength is not required if the following conditions are fulfilled: For switchboards having a rated short-time current (Icw) or rated conditional current (Ik) not exceeding 10 kA. For switchboards protected by current limiting devices having a cut-off current not exceeding 17 kA at the maximum allowable prospective short-circuit current at the terminals of the incoming circuit of the switchboard. For auxiliary circuits of switchboards intended to be connected to transformers whose rated power does not exceed 10 kVA for a rated secondary voltage of not less than 110 V, or 1.6 kVA for a rated secondary voltage less than 110 V, and whose short-circuit impedance is not less than 4%. For all the parts of switchboards (busbars, busbar supports, connections to busbars, incoming and outgoing units, switching and protective devices, etc.) which have already been subjected to type tests valid for conditions in the switchboard. Therefore, from an engineering point of view, the need to verify of the shortcircuit withstand strength may be viewed as follows:

Icw of switchboard 10 kA or Ik conditional current of switchboard 10 kA

YES YES

NO
The condition Ip 17 kA is satisfied for the cut-off current of the protective circuit-breaker at the maximum allowable prospective short-circuit current

NO
Verification not required Verification required

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Short-circuit current and suitability of the switchboard for the plant
The verification of the short-circuit withstand strength is based on two values stated by the manufacturer in alternative to each other: - the rated short-time current Icw - the rated conditional short-circuit current Ik Based on one of these two values, it is possible to determine whether the switchboard is suitable to be installed in a particular point of the system. It shall be necessary to verify that the breaking capacities of the apparatus inside the switchboard are compatible with the short-circuit values of the system. The rated short-time withstand current Icw is a predefined r.m.s. value of test current, to which a determined peak value applied to the test circuit of the switchboard for a specified time (usually 1s) corresponds. The switchboard shall be able to withstand the thermal and electro-dynamical stresses without damages or deformations which could compromise the operation of the system. From this test (if passed) it is possible to obtain the specific let-through energy (I2t) which can be carried by the switchboard:

I2t = Icw2t
The test shall be carried out at a power factor value specified below in the Table 4 of the Std. IEC 60439-1. A factor n corresponding at this cos value allows to determine the peak value of the short-circuit current withstood by the switchboard through the following formula:

Ip = Icw . n
Table 4
power factor r.m.s. value of short-circuit current cos n I 5 kA 0.7 1.5 5<I 10 kA 0.5 1.7 10<I 20 kA 0.3 2 20<I 50 kA 0.25 2.1 50<I 0.2 2.2 The values of this table represent the majority of applications. In special locations, for example in the vicinity of transformers or generators, lower values of power factor may be found, whereby the maximum prospective peak current may become the limiting value instead of the r.m.s. value of the short-circuit current.

The conditional short-circuit current is a predetermined r.m.s. value of test current to which a defined peak value corresponds and which can be withstand by the switchboard during the operating time of a specified protective device. This devices is usually the main circuit-breaker of the switchboard. By comparing the two values Icw and Ip with the prospective short-circuit current of the plant, it is possible to establish whether the switchboard is suitable to be installed at a specified point of the system. The following diagrams show the method to determine the compatibility of the switchboard with the plant. ABB SACE - Protection and control devices 285

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The rated short-time withstand current of the switchboard Icw (r.m.s.value) is known

Ik (prospective, of the plant) < Icw (of the switchboard)

YES

NO

YES

On the supply side of the switchboard a circuit-breaker is installed, which for the prospective Ik has I2t < I2t (of the switchboard) and a cut-off current Ip < Ip (switchboard)

NO
Switchboard suitable Switchboard not suitable

The conditional short-circuit current of the switchboard (r.m.s.value) is known

Ik (prospective, of the plant) < Ik (conditional current of the switchboard) (with a specified protective device)

YES
Switchboard suitable

NO
Switchboard not suitable

The breaking capacities of the apparatus inside the switchboard shall be verified to be compatible with the short-circuit values of the plant.

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Example Plant data: Rated voltage Ur=400 V Rated frequency fr=50Hz Short-circuit current Ik=35kA

Assume that in an existing system there is a switchboard with Icw equal to 35kA and that, at the installation point of the switchboard, the prospective short-circuit current is equal to 35kA. Now assume that an increase in the power supply of a plant is decided and that the short-circuit value rises to 60 kA. Plant data after the increase: Rated voltage Ur=400 V Rated frequency fr=50Hz Short-circuit current Ik=60kA Since the Icw of the switchboard is lower than the short-circuit current of the system, in order to verify that the actual switchboard is still compatible, it is necessary to: - determine the I2t and Ip values let-through by the circuit-breaker on the supply side of the switchboard - verify that the protective devices installed inside the switchboard have a sufficient breaking capacity (separately or in back-up)

Icw = 35kA from which: I2t switchboard = 352x1 =1225 MA2s Ipswitchboard = 73.5 kA (according to Table 4) Assuming that on the supply side of the switchboard a circuit-breaker type Tmax T5H (Icu=70kA@415V) is installed I2tCB < 4MA2s IpCB < 40kA since I2tswitchboard > I2tCB Ipswitchboard > IpCB it results that the switchboard (structure and busbar system) is suitable. Assume that the circuit-breakers installed inside the switchboard are circuitbreakers type T1, T2 and T3 version N with Icu=36kA@415V. From the backup tables (see Chapter 4.3), it results that the circuit-breakers inside the switchboard are suitable for the plant, since their breaking capacity is increased to 65 kA thanks to the circuit-breaker type T5H on the supply side.

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Selection of the distribution system in relation to shortcircuit withstand strength
The dimensioning of the distribution system of the switchboard is obtained by taking into consideration the rated current flowing through it and the prospective short-circuit current of the plant. The manufacturer usually provides tables which allow the choice of the busbar cross-section as a function of the rated current and give the mounting distances of the busbar supports to ensure the short-circuit withstand strength. To select a distribution system compatible with the short-circuit data of the plant, one of these procedures shall be followed: If the protective device on the supply side of the distribution system is known From the Icw value of the distribution system it results: Ik syst = Icw.n where n is the factor deduced from the Table 4 I2t syst = Icw2.t where t is equal to 1 s In correspondence with the prospective short-circuit current value of the plant the following values can be determined: the cut-off current of the circuit-breaker IpCB the specific let-through energy of the circuit-breaker I2tCB If IpCB<Ipsyst and I2tCB< I2tsyst, then the distribution system is suitable.
Icw (system) Ik (prospective) + circuit-breaker

Iksyst = Icw . n

IpCB

I2tsyst = Icw2 . t

I2tCB

IpCB < Ipsyst and I2tCB<I2tsyst

YES
System suitable

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System not suitable

If the protective device on the supply side of the distribution system is not known The following condition must be fulfilled:

Ik (prospective) < Icw (system)

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Example Plant data: Rated voltage Ur=400 V Rated frequency fr=50Hz Short-circuit current Ik=65kA

By considering the need of using a system of 400 A busbars with shaped form, in the ABB SACE catalogue ArTu distribution switchboards the following choice is possible: BA0400 In=400 A (IP65) Icw=35kA. By assuming to have on the supply side of the busbar system a moulded-case circuit-breaker type ABB SACE Tmax T5400 In400 from the Icw of the busbar system, it derives: Ip syst = Icw.n = 35 . 2.1 = 73.5 [kA] I2t syst = Icw2.t = 352 . 1 = 1225 [(kA)2 s] From the curves - at page 118 Ik 65kA corresponds at about - at page 144 Ik 65kA corresponds at about

IpCB=35 kA I2tCB=4 [(kA)2s]= 4 [MA2sec]

Thus, since IpCB < Ipsyst and I2tCB < I2tsyst it results that the busbar system is compatible with the switchboard.

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Selection of conductors on the supply side of the protective devices
The Standard IEC 60439-1 prescribes that in a switchboard, the active conductors (distribution busbars included) positioned between the main busbars and the supply side of the single functional units, as well as the constructional components of these units, can be dimensioned according to the reduced shortcircuit stresses which occur on the load side of the short-circuit protective device of the unit. This may be possible if the conductors are installed in such a way throughout the switchboard that, under normal operating conditions, an internal short-circuit between phases and/or between phase and earth is only a remote possibility. It is advisable that such conductors are of solid rigid manufacture. As an example, this Standard gives conductor types and installation requirements which allow to consider a short-circuit between phases and/or between phase and earth only a remote possibility. Type of conductor Bare conductors or single-core conductors with basic insulation, for example cables according to IEC 60227-3. Single-core conductors with basic insulation and a maximum permissible conductoroperating temperature above 90C, for example cables according to IEC 60245-3, or heatresistant PVC insulated cables according to IEC 60227-3. Conductors with basic insulation, for example cables according to IEC 60227-3, having additional secondary insulation, for example individually covered cables with shrink sleeving or individually run cables in plastic conduits. Conductors insulated with a very high mechanical strength material, for example FTFE insulation, or double-insulated conductors with an enhanced outer sheath rated for use up to 3 kV, for example cables according to IEC 60502. Single or multi-core sheathed cables, for example cables according to IEC 60245-4 or 60227-4. Under these conditions or if anyway the integral short-circuit may be considered a remote possibility, the above described procedure shall be used to verify the suitability of the distribution system to the short-circuit conditions, when these are determined as a function of the characteristics of the circuit-breakers on the load side of the busbars. 290 ABB SACE - Protection and control devices No additional requirements if there is no risk of mechanical damage. Requirements Mutual contact or contact with conductive parts shall be avoided, for example by use of spacers. Mutual contact or contact with conductive parts is permitted where there is no applied external pressure. Contact with sharp edges must be avoided. There must be no risk of mechanical damage. These conductors may only be loaded such that an operating temperature of 70C is not exceeded.

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Example Plant data: Rated voltage Ur=400 V Rated frequency fr=50Hz Short-circuit current Ik=45kA

T2 160 T2 160

In the switchboard shown in the figure, the vertical distribution busbars are T3 250 derived from the main busbars. These are 800 A busbars with shaped section and with the following characteristics: T3 250 In (IP65) = 800 A, Icw max = 35 kA Since it is a rigid system with spacers, T3 250 according to the Std. IEC 60439-1 a short-circuit between busbars is a remote possibility. Anyway, a verification that the stresses reduced by the circuit-breakers on the load side of the system are compatible with the system is required. Assuming that in the cubicles there are the following circuit-breakers: ABB SACE T3S250 ABB SACE T2S160 it is necessary to verify that, in the case of a short-circuit on any outgoing conductor, the limitations created by the circuit-breaker are compatible with the busbar system; to comply with this requirement, at the maximum allowable prospective short-circuit current, the circuit-breaker with higher cut-off current and let-through energy must have an adequate current limiting capability for the busbar system. In this case the circuit-breaker is type ABB SACE T3S250 In250. The verification shall be carried out as in the previous paragraph: From the Icw of the busbar system, it derives: [kA] Ip syst = Icw.n = 35 . 2.1 = 73.5 [(kA)2 s] I2t syst = Icw2.t = 352 . 1 = 1225 From the limitation and let-through energy curves - at page 116 Ik = 45kA corresponds at about IpCB=30 kA - at page 142 Ik = 45kA corresponds at about I2tCB=2 [(kA)2s] Thus, since IpCB<Ipsyst and I2tCB< I2tsyst it results that the busbar system is compatible with the switchboard.

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Annex B: Temperature rise evaluation according to IEC 60890

The calculation method suggested in the Standard IEC 60890 makes it possible to evaluate the temperature rise inside an assembly (PTTA); this method is applicable only if the following conditions are met: there is an approximately even distribution of power losses inside the enclosure; the installed equipment is arranged in a way that air circulation is only slightly impeded; the equipment installed is designed for direct current or alternating current up to and including 60 Hz with the total of supply currents not exceeding 3150 A; conductors carrying high currents and structural parts are arranged in a way that eddy-current losses are negligible; for enclosures with ventilating openings, the cross-section of the air outlet openings is at least 1.1 times the cross-section of the air inlet openings; there are no more than three horizontal partitions in the PTTA or a section of it; where enclosures with external ventilation openings have compartments, the surface of the ventilation openings in each horizontal partition shall be at least 50% of the horizontal cross section of the compartment. The data necessary for the calculation are: - dimensions of the enclosure: height, width, depth; - the type of installation of the enclosure (see Table 8); - presence of ventilation openings; - number of internal horizontal partitions; - the power loss of the equipment installed in the enclosure (see Tables 13 and 14); - the power loss of the conductors inside the enclosure, equal to the sum of the power loss of every conductor, according to Tables 1, 2 and 3. For equipment and conductors not fully loaded, it is possible to evaluate the power loss as:

P = Pn

( I ) (1)
n

Ib

where: P is the actual power loss; Pn is the rated power loss (at Ir); Ib is the actual current; In is the rated current.

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Table 1: Operating current and power losses of insulated conductors
Crosssection (Cu) Maximum permissible conductor temperature 70 C 1) d d d d

Air temperature inside the enclosure around the conductors

35 C
operating current operating current power losses 2)

55 C
operating current power losses 2)

35 C
operating current power losses 2)

55 C
operating current power losses 2)

35 C
operating current power losses 2)

55 C
power losses 2)

mm 2 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

A 12 17 22 28 38 52

W/m 2.1 2.5 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.7

A 8 11 14 18 25 34

W/m 0.9 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.6

A 12 20 25 32 48 64 85 104 130 161 192 226 275 295 347 400 Diam. 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.8 1.0 -

W/m 2.1 3.5 3.4 3.7 4.8 5.6 6.3 7.5 7.9 8.4 8.7 9.6 11.7 10.9 12.0 13.2

A 8 12 18 23 31 42 55 67 85 105 125 147 167 191 225 260

W/m 0.9 1.3 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.4 2.6 3.1 3.4 3.6 3.7 4.1 4.3 4.6 5.0 5.6

A 12 20 25 32 50 65 85 115 150 175 225 250 275 350 400 460

W/m 2.1 3.5 3.4 3.7 5.2 5.8 6.3 7.9 10.5 9.9 11.9 11.7 11.7 15.4 15.9 17.5

A 8 12 20 25 32 50 65 85 115 149 175 210 239 273 322 371

W/m 0.9 1.3 2.2 2.3 2.1 3.4 3.7 5.0 6.2 7.2 7.2 8.3 8.8 9.4 10.3 11.4

Conductors for auxiliary circuits 0.12 0.14 0.20 0.22 0.30 0.34 0.50 0.56 0.75 1.00 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.6 4.4 4.7 6.4 8.2 9.3 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.8 1.6 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.9 3.1 4.2 5.4 6.1 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.8

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Table 2: Operating current and power losses of bare conductors, in vertical arrangement without direct connections to apparatus

Width Crossx section Thickness (Cu)

Maximum permissible conductor temperature 85 C Air temperature inside the enclosure around the conductors 35 C 50 Hz to 60 Hz ac dc and ac to 16 2/3 Hz Air temperature inside the enclosure around the conductors 55 C 50 Hz to 60 Hz ac dc and ac to 16 2/3 Hz

operating current

operating current

operating current

operating current

operating current

operating current

operating current

operating current
177 206 274 258 338 487 807 572 656 1048 586 1310 989 1562 1154 1814 1484 1756 1756 2803 3288

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power losses 1)

power losses 1)

power losses 1)

power losses 1)

mm x mm 12 x 2 15 x 2 15 x 3 20 x 2 20 x 3 20 x 5 20 x 10 25 x 5 30 x 5 30 x 10 40 x 5 40 x 10 50 x 5 50 x 10 60 x 5 60 x 10 80 x 5 80 x 10 100 x 5 100 x 10 120 x 10

mm 2 23.5 29.5 44.5 39.5 59.5 99.1 199 124 149 299 199 399 249 499 299 599 399 799 499 999 1200

A* W/m A** W/m 144 170 215 215 271 364 568 435 504 762 641 951 775 1133 915 1310 1170 1649 1436 1982 2314 19.5 21.7 23.1 26.1 27.6 29.9 36.9 34.1 38.4 44.4 47.0 52.7 55.7 60.9 64.1 68.5 80.7 85.0 100.1 101.7 115.5 242 282 375 351 463 665 1097 779 894 1410 1112 1716 1322 2008 1530 2288 1929 2806 2301 3298 3804 27.5 29.9 35.2 34.8 40.2 49.8 69.2 55.4 60.6 77.9 72.5 88.9 82.9 102.9 94.2 116.2 116.4 138.7 137.0 164.2 187.3

A* W/m A** W/m 144 170 215 215 271 364 569 435 505 770 644 968 782 1164 926 1357 1200 1742 1476 2128 2514 19.5 21.7 23.1 26.1 27.6 29.9 36.7 34.1 38.2 44.8 47.0 52.6 55.4 61.4 64.7 69.5 80.8 85.1 98.7 102.6 115.9 242 282 375 354 463 668 1107 78 899 1436 1128 1796 1357 2141 1583 2487 2035 3165 2407 3844 4509 27.5 29.9 35.2 35.4 40.2 50.3 69.6 55.6 60.7 77.8 72.3 90.5 83.4 103.8 94.6 117.8 116.1 140.4 121.2 169.9 189.9

A* W/m A** W/m 105 124 157 157 198 266 414 317 368 556 468 694 566 826 667 955 858 1203 1048 1445 1688 10.4 11.6 12.3 13.9 14.7 16.0 19.6 18.1 20.5 27.7 25.0 28.1 29.7 32.3 34.1 36.4 42.9 45.3 53.3 54.0 61.5 177 206 274 256 338 485 800 568 652 1028 811 1251 964 1465 1116 1668 1407 2047 1678 2406 2774 14.7 16.0 18.8 18.5 21.4 26.5 36.8 29.5 32.3 41.4 38.5 47.3 44.1 54.8 50.1 62.0 61.9 73.8 72.9 84.4 99.6

A* W/m A** W/m 105 124 157 157 198 266 415 317 369 562 469 706 570 849 675 989 875 1271 1077 1552 1833 10.4 11.6 12.3 12.3 14.7 16.0 19.5 18.1 20.4 23.9 24.9 28.0 29.4 32.7 34.4 36.9 42.9 45.3 52.5 54.6 61.6 14.7 16.0 18.8 18.8 21.4 26.7 37.0 29.5 32.3 41.5 38.5 48.1 44.3 55.3 50.3 62.7 61.8 74.8 69.8 90.4 101.0

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Table 3: Operating current and power losses of bare conductors used as connections between apparatus and busbars

Width x Thickness

Crosssection (Cu)

Maximum permissible conductor temperature 65 C Air temperature inside the enclosure around the conductors 35 C 50 Hz to 60 Hz ac and dc Air temperature inside the enclosure around the conductors 55 C 50 Hz to 60 Hz ac and dc

operating current

operating current

operating current

operating current

power losses 1)

power losses 1)

power losses 1)

mm x mm 12 x 2 15 x 2 15 x 3 20 x 2 20 x 3 20 x 5 20 x 10 25 x 5 30 x 5 30 x 10 40 x 5 40 x 10 50 x 5 50 x 10 60 x 5 60 x 10 80 x 5 80 x 10 100 x 5 100 x 10 120 x 10

mm 2 23.5 29.5 44.5 39.5 59.5 99.1 199 124 149 299 199 399 249 499 299 599 399 799 499 999 1200

A* 82 96 124 115 152 218 348 253 288 482 348 648 413 805 492 960 648 1256 805 1560 1848

W/m 5.9 6.4 7.1 6.9 8.0 9.9 12.8 10.7 11.6 17.2 12.8 22.7 14.7 28.5 17.2 34.1 22.7 45.8 29.2 58.4 68.3

A** 130 150 202 184 249 348 648 413 492 960 648 1245 805 1560 960 1848 1256 2432 1560 2680 2928

W/m 7.4 7.8 9.5 8.9 10.8 12.7 22.3 14.2 16.9 32.7 22.3 41.9 27.9 53.5 32.7 63.2 42.6 85.8 54.8 86.2 85.7

A* 69 88 102 93 125 174 284 204 233 402 284 532 338 660 402 780 532 1032 660 1280 1524 1) single length

W/m 4.2 5.4 4.8 4.5 5.4 6.3 8.6 7.0 7.6 11.5 8.6 15.3 9.8 19.2 11.5 22.5 15.3 30.9 19.6 39.3 46.5

A** 105 124 162 172 198 284 532 338 402 780 532 1032 655 1280 780 1524 1032 1920 1280 2180 2400

W/m 4.9 5.4 6.1 7.7 6.8 8.4 15.0 9.5 11.3 21.6 15.0 28.8 18,5 36.0 21.6 43.0 28.8 53.5 36.9 57.0 57.6

power losses 1)

*) one conductor per phase

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Where enclosures without vertical partitions or individual sections have an effective cooling surface greater than about 11.5 m or a width grater than about 1.5 m, they should be divided for the calculation into fictitious sections, whose dimensions approximate to the foregoing values.

The following diagram shows the procedure to evaluate the temperature rise.

START
Ae = (Ao . b)
b (Tab.4)

f=

h1.35 Ab yes

yes

Ae > 1.25 mm2

no

h1.35 Ab

with ventilation openings?

no

c (Tab.10)

d (Tab.6) k (Tab.9) x = 0.715

d (Tab.5) k (Tab.7) x = 0.804

c (Tab.8)

t0.5

d . k . Px

t1

c . t0.5

c (Tab.12)

k (Tab.11) x = 0.804

t0.75 = t1 = c .t0.5

t0.5 = k . Px

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Table 4: Surface factor b according to the type of installation
Type of installation Surface factor b Exposed top surface 1.4 Covered top surface, e.g. of built-in enclosures 0.7 Exposed side faces, e.g. front, rear and side walls 0.9 Covered side faces, e.g. rear side of wall-mounted enclosures 0.5 Side faces of central enclosures 0.5 Floor surface Not taken into account Fictitious side faces of sections which have been introduced only for calculation purposes are not taken into account

Table 5: Factor d for enclosures without ventilation openings and with an effective cooling surface Ae > 1.25 m2
Number of horizontal partitions n 0 1 2 3 Factor d 1 1.05 1.15 1.3

Table 6: Factor d for enclosures with ventilation openings and with an effective cooling surface Ae > 1.25 m2
Number of horizontal partitions n 0 1 2 3 Factor d 1 1.05 1.1 1.15

Table 7: Enclosure constant k for enclosures without ventilation openings, with an effective cooling surface Ae > 1.25 m2
Ae [m2] 1.25 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 k 0.524 0.45 0.35 0.275 0.225 0.2 0.185 0.17 0.16 0.15 0.14 Ae [m2] 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 k 0.135 0.13 0.125 0.12 0.115 0.11 0.105 0.1 0.095 0.09 0.085

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Table 8: Temperature distribution factor c for enclosures without ventilation openings, with an effective cooling surface Ae > 1.25 m2 f= h1.35 Ab
0.6 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 1 1.225 1.24 1.265 1.285 1.31 1.325 1.35 1.37 1.395 1.415 1.435 1.45 1.47 1.48 1.495 1.51 1.52 1.535 1.55 1.56 1.57 1.575 1.585 1.59 1.6 Type of installation 2 3 4 1.21 1.19 1.17 1.225 1.21 1.185 1.245 1.23 1.21 1.27 1.25 1.23 1.29 1.275 1.25 1.31 1.295 1.27 1.33 1.315 1.29 1.355 1.34 1.32 1.375 1.36 1.34 1.395 1.38 1.36 1.415 1.4 1.38 1.435 1.42 1.395 1.45 1.435 1.41 1.47 1.45 1.43 1.48 1.465 1.44 1.49 1.475 1.455 1.505 1.49 1.47 1.52 1.5 1.48 1.53 1.515 1.49 1.54 1.52 1.5 1.55 1.535 1.51 1.565 1.549 1.52 1.57 1.55 1.525 1.58 1.56 1.535 1.585 1.57 1.54 5 1.113 1.14 1.17 1.19 1.21 1.23 1.255 1.275 1.295 1.32 1.34 1.355 1.37 1.39 1.4 1.415 1.43 1.44 1.455 1.47 1.475 1.485 1.49 1.5 1.51

where h is the height of the enclosure, and Ab is the area of the base. For Type of installation: Type of installation n 1 Separate enclosure, detached on all sides 2 First or last enclosure, detached type Separate enclosure for wall-mounting 3 Central enclosure, detached type First or last enclosure, wall-mounting type 4 Central enclosure for wall-mounting and with covered top surface 5 Central enclosure, wall-mounting type
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Table 9: Enclosure constant k for enclosures with ventilation openings and an effective cooling surface Ae > 1.25 m2
Ventilation opening in cm2 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 Ae [m2] 5 0.22 0.187 0.16 0.143 0.13 0.118 0.109 0.1 0.094 0.088 0.083 0.079 0.075 0.072

1 0.36 0.293 0.247 0.213 0.19 0.17 0.152 0.138 0.126 0.116 0.107 0.1 0.094 0.089

1.5 0.33 0.27 0.227 0.196 0.175 0.157 0.141 0.129 0.119 0.11 0.102 0.095 0.09 0.085

2 0.3 0.25 0.21 0.184 0.165 0.148 0.135 0.121 0.111 0.104 0.097 0.09 0.086 0.08

2.5 0.28 0.233 0.198 0.174 0.155 0.14 0.128 0.117 0.108 0.1 0.093 0.088 0.083 0.078

3 0.26 0.22 0.187 0.164 0.147 0.133 0.121 0.11 0.103 0.096 0.09 0.085 0.08 0.076

4 0.24 0.203 0.173 0.152 0.138 0.125 0.115 0.106 0.099 0.092 0.087 0.082 0.077 0.074

6 0.208 0.175 0.15 0.135 0.121 0.115 0.103 0.096 0.09 0.085 0.08 0.076 0.072 0.07

7 0.194 0.165 0.143 0.127 0.116 0.106 0.098 0.091 0.086 0.082 0.078 0.073 0.07 0.068

8 0.18 0.153 0.135 0.12 0.11 0.1 0.093 0.088 0.083 0.078 0.075 0.07 0.068 0.066

10 0.165 0.14 0.123 0.11 0.1 0.093 0.087 0.081 0.078 0.073 0.07 0.067 0.065 0.064

12 0.145 0.128 0.114 0.103 0.095 0.088 0.082 0.078 0.074 0.07 0.068 0.065 0.063 0.062

14 0.135 0.119 0.107 0.097 0.09 0.084 0.079 0.075 0.07 0.067 0.065 0.063 0.061 0.06

Table 10: Temperature distribution factor c for enclosures with ventilation openings and an effective cooling surface Ae > 1.25 m2
Ventilation opening in cm2 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700

f=
1.5 1.3 1.41 1.5 1.56 1.61 1.65 1.68 1.71 1.74 1.76 1.77 1.8 1.81 1.83 2 1.35 1.46 1.55 1.61 1.65 1.69 1.72 1.75 1.77 1.79 1.82 1.83 1.85 1.87 3 1.43 1.55 1.63 1.67 1.73 1.75 1.78 1.81 1.83 1.85 1.88 1.88 1.9 1.92 4 1.5 1.62 1.69 1.75 1.78 1.82 1.85 1.87 1.88 1.9 1.93 1.94 1.95 1.96

h1.35 Ab
6 1.63 1.74 1.8 1.85 1.88 1.92 1.94 1.96 1.97 1.99 2.01 2.02 2.04 2.05 7 1.68 1.79 1.85 1.9 1.93 1.96 1.97 2 2.02 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 8 1.74 1.84 1.9 1.94 1.97 2 2.02 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.08 2.09 2.1 2.12 9 1.78 1.88 1.94 1.97 2.01 2.03 2.05 2.07 2.08 2.1 2.11 2.12 2.14 2.15 10 1.83 1.92 1.97 2.01 2.04 2.06 2.08 2.1 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.17 2.18

5 1.57 1.68 1.75 1.8 1.84 1.86 1.9 1.92 1.94 1.95 1.97 1.98 1.99 2

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Table 11: Enclosure constant k for enclosures without ventilation openings and with an effective cooling surface Ae 1.25 m2
Ae [m2] 0.08 0.09 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55 0.6 k 3.973 3.643 3.371 2.5 2.022 1.716 1.5 1.339 1.213 1.113 1.029 0.960 0.9 Ae [m2] 0.65 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 0.95 1 1.05 1.1 1.15 1.2 1.25 k 0.848 0.803 0.764 0.728 0.696 0.668 0.641 0.618 0.596 0.576 0.557 0.540 0.524

Table 12: Temperature distribution factor c for enclosures without ventilation openings and with an effective cooling surface Ae 1.25 m2
g 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 c 1 1.02 1.04 1.06 1.078 1.097 1.118 1.137 1.156 1.174 1.188 1.2 1.21 1.22 1.226 g 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 c 1.231 1.237 1.24 1.244 1.246 1.249 1.251 1.253 1.254 1.255 1.256 1.257 1.258 1.259

where g is the ratio of the height and the width of the enclosure.

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Total (3/4 poles) power loss in W Releases In[A] T11P F 1 1.6 2 2.5 3.2 4 5 6.3 8 10 12.5 16 1.5 TMF 20 1.8 TMD 25 2 TMA 32 2.1 MF 40 2.6 MA 50 3.7 63 4.3 80 4.8 100 7 125 10.7 160 15 200 250 320 400 500 630 800 10 25 63 100 160 PR211 250 PR212 320 PR221 400 PR222 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200

Table 13: MCCB power losses

T1 F T2 F P 4.5 5.1 6.3 7.5 7.5 8.7 7.8 9 8.7 10.2 7.8 9 8.7 10.5 10.5 12.3 8.1 9.6 9.3 10.8 3.3 3.9 4.2 4.8 5.1 6 6.9 8.4 8.1 9.6 11.7 13.8 12.9 15 15.3 18 18.3 21.6 25.5 30 36 44.1 51 60 T3 F P F T4 P/W F T5 P/W S6 F W F S7 W S8 F

4.5 5.4 6 6.3 7.8 11.1 12.9 14.4 21 32.1 45

10.8 10.8 11.1 11.1 11.7 12.3 12.9 14.4 16.8 19.8 23.7 39.6 53.4 15.3 17.4 20.4 23.7 28.5 47.4 64.2 13.8 15.6 18.6 22.2 29.7 41.1 61.8 15 17.4 21.6 27 37.2 52.8 81

40.8 62.7 58.5 93 86.4 110.1 132 169.8 93 119

1.5 1.8 3 3.6 10.5 12 24 27.2 51 60

5.1 6.9 13.2 18 32.1 43.8 52.8 72

31.8 53.7 49.5 84 123 160.8 96 125 102 140 160 220 260 360 200 315 500

The values indicated in the table refer to balanced loads, with a current flow equal to the In, and are valid for both circuit-breakers and switch-disconnectors, three-pole and four-pole versions. For the latter, the current of the neutral is nil by definition.

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Table 14: Emax power losses
Total (3/4 poles) power loss in W In=250 In=400 In=800 In=1000 In=1250 In=1600 In=2000 In=2500 In=3200 In=4000 In=5000 In=6300 E1B-N F W 6 9 16 24 65 95 96 147 150 230 E2B-N F W 3 5 7 13 29 54 45 84 70 130 115 215 180 330 E2L F W 4 7 11 17 43 68 67 106 105 165 170 265 E3N-S-H F W 2 4 6 9 25 38 38 59 60 90 85 150 130 225 205 350 330 570 E3L F W 3 5 9 13 34 53 54 83 84 129 138 211 215 330 335 515 E4S-H F W E6H-V F W

92 235 360

166 425 660 170 265 415 650 290 445 700 1100

Example Hereunder an example of temperature rise evaluation for a switchboard with the following characteristics: - enclosure without ventilation openings - no internal segregation - separate enclosure for wall-mounting - one main circuit-breaker - 5 circuit-breakers for load supply - busbars and cable systems
Enclosure
A I1 B

Circuit diagram

C I2 D I3 E I4

IG

IG I1 I2 I3 I4 I5

F I5

Dimensions [mm] Number of horizontal

Height Width Depth 2000 1440 840 partitions = 0 Separate enclosure for wall-mounting
W

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The power losses from each component of the above switchboard are evaluated hereunder. Ib 2 For the circuit-breakers, the power losses are calculated as P = Pn , In with In and Pn given in the Tables 14 and 15. The table below shows the values relevant to each circuit-breaker of the switchboard in question:

( )

Circuit-breakers IG E2 1600 EL I1 T5 400 EL I2 T5 400 EL I3 T5 400 EL I4 T3 250 TMD I5 T3 250 TMD Total power loss of circuit-breakers [W]

In CB [A] 1600 400 400 400 250 250

Ib [A] 1340 330 330 330 175 175

Power losses [W] 80.7 33.7 33.7 33.7 26.2 26.2 234

For the busbars, the power losses are calculated as P = Pn with In and Pn given in the Table 2. The table below shows the power losses of busbars:
Cross-section Busbars nx[mm]x[mm] A 2x60x10 B 80x10 C 80x10 D 80x10 E 80x10 F 80x10 Total power loss of busbars [W] Length [m] 0.393 0.332 0.300 0.300 0.300 0.300 Ib [A] 1340 1340 1010 680 350 175

Ib ( In ) (3 Length),

Power losses [W] 47.2 56 28.7 13 3.5 0.9 149

For the bare conductors connecting the busbars to the circuit-breakers, the Ib 2 power losses are calculated as P = Pn In (3 Length) , with In and Pn given in the Table 2. Here below the values for each section:

( )

Connection Cross-section bare conductors nx[mm]x[mm] Ig 2x60x10 I1 30x10 I2 30x10 I3 30x10 I4 20x10 I5 20x10 Total power loss of bare conductors [W]

Length [m] 0.450 0.150 0.150 0.150 0.150 0.150

Ib [A] 1340 330 330 330 175 175

Power losses [W] 54 3.8 3.8 3.8 1.6 1.6 68

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For the cables connecting the circuit-breakers to the supply and the loads, the Ib 2 power losses are calculated as P = Pn (3 Length), with In and Pn In

( )

given in the Table 4. Here below the power losses for each connection:
Cables Cross-section [n]xmm2 IG 4x240 I1 240 I2 240 I3 240 I4 120 I5 120 Total power loss of cables [W] Length [m] 1.0 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.1 0.8 Ib [A] 1340 330 330 330 175 175 Power losses [W] 133.8 64.9 55.2 45.4 19 13.8 332

Thus, the total power loss inside the enclosure is: P = 784 [W] From the geometrical dimensions of the switchboard, the effective cooling surface Ae is determined below:
Dimensions[m]x[m] 0.840x1.44 2x1.44 2x1.44 2x0.840 2x0.840 A0[m2] 1.21 1.64 1.64 1.68 1.68 b factor 1.4 0.9 0.5 0.9 0.9 Ae=(A0b) A0 1.69 2.59 1.44 1.51 1.51 8.75

Top Front Rear Left-hand side Right-hand side

Making reference to the procedure described in the diagram at page 294, it is possible to evaluate the temperature rise inside the switchboard.

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From Table 7, k results 0.112 (value interpolated) Since x = 0.804, the temperature rise at half the height of the enclosure is: t0.5 = d k Px =1 0.112 7840.804 = 23.8 k For the evaluation of the temperature rise at the top of the enclosure, it is necessary to determine the c factor by using the f factor: 21.35 = = 2.107 (Ab is the base area of the switchboard) Ab 1.44 0.84 From Table 8, column 3 (separate enclosure for wall-mounting), c results to be equal to1.255 (value interpolated). f= t1 = c t0.5 = 1.255 23.8 = 29.8 k Considering 35C ambient temperature, as prescribed by the Standard, the following temperatures shall be reached inside the enclosure: t0.5 = 35 + 23.8 59C t1 = 35 + 29.8 65C Assuming that the temperature derating of the circuit-breakers inside the switchboard can be compared to the derating at an ambient temperature different from 40C, through the tables of Chapter 3.5, it is possible to verify if the selected circuit-breakers can carry the required currents: E2 1600 at 65C T5 400 at 65C T3 250 at 60 C In=1538[A] In=384 [A] In=216 [A] > > > Ig = 1340 [A] I1 = I2 = I3 = 330 [A] I4 = I5 = 175 [A] h1.35

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Introduction .............................................................................................. 2 1 Standards 1.1 General aspects .............................................................................. 3 1.2 IEC Standards for electrical installation .......................................... 15 2 Protection of feeders 2.1 Introduction ................................................................................... 22 2.2 Installation and dimensioning of cables ......................................... 25 2.2.1 Current carrying capacity and methods of installation .......... 25 Installation not buried in the ground ..................................... 31 Installation in ground ............................................................ 44 2.2.2 Voltage drop ........................................................................ 55 2.2.3 Joule-effect losses ............................................................... 66 2.3 Protection against overload ........................................................... 67 2.4 Protection against short-circuit ...................................................... 70 2.5 Neutral and protective conductors ................................................ 78 2.6 Busbar trunking systems ............................................................... 86 3 Protection of electrical equipment 3.1 Protection and switching of lighting circuits ................................. 101 3.2 Protection and switching of generators ....................................... 110 3.3 Protection and switching of motors ............................................. 115 3.4 Protection and switching of transformers .................................... 131 4 Power factor correction 4.1 General aspects .......................................................................... 146 4.2 Power factor correction method .................................................. 152 4.3 Circuit-breakers for the protection and swiching of capacitor banks ........................................................ 159 5 Protection of human beings 5.1 General aspects: effects of current on human beings .................. 162 5.2 Distribution systems .................................................................... 165 5.3 Protection against both direct and indirect contact ...................... 168 5.4 TT system ................................................................................... 171 5.5 TN system .................................................................................. 174 5.6 IT system .................................................................................... 177 5.7 Residual current devices ............................................................. 179 5.8 Maximum protected length for the protection of human beings ... 182 Annex A: Calculation tools A.1 Slide rules ............................................................................. 200 A.2 DOCWin ............................................................................... 205 Annex B: Calculation of load current Ib .............................................. 209 Annex C: Calculation of short-circuit current ................................... 213 Annex D: Calculation of the coefficient k for the cables .................. 227 Annex E: Main physical quantities and electro technical formulas .................................................. 230

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Scope and objectives The scope of this electrical installation handbook is to provide the designer and user of electrical plants with a quick reference, immediate-use working tool. This is not intended to be a theoretical document, nor a technical catalogue, but, in addition to the latter, aims to be of help in the correct definition of equipment, in numerous practical installation situations. The dimensioning of an electrical plant requires knowledge of different factors relating to, for example, installation utilities, the electrical conductors and other components; this knowledge leads the design engineer to consult numerous documents and technical catalogues. This electrical installation handbook, however, aims to supply, in a single document, tables for the quick definition of the main parameters of the components of an electrical plant and for the selection of the protection devices for a wide range of installations. Some application examples are included to aid comprehension of the selection tables. Electrical installation handbook users The electrical installation handbook is a tool which is suitable for all those who are interested in electrical plants: useful for installers and maintenance technicians through brief yet important electrotechnical references, and for sales engineers through quick reference selection tables. Validity of the electrical installation handbook Some tables show approximate values due to the generalization of the selection process, for example those regarding the constructional characteristics of electrical machinery. In every case, where possible, correction factors are given for actual conditions which may differ from the assumed ones. The tables are always drawn up conservatively, in favour of safety; for more accurate calculations, the use of DOCWin software is recommended for the dimensioning of electrical installations.

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1.1 General aspects
In each technical field, and in particular in the electrical sector, a condition sufficient (even if not necessary) for the realization of plants according to the status of the art and a requirement essential to properly meet the demands of customers and of the community, is the respect of all the relevant laws and technical standards. Therefore, a precise knowledge of the standards is the fundamental premise for a correct approach to the problems of the electrical plants which shall be designed in order to guarantee that acceptable safety level which is never absolute.

Juridical Standards These are all the standards from which derive rules of behavior for the juridical persons who are under the sovereignty of that State.

Technical Standards These standards are the whole of the prescriptions on the basis of which machines, apparatus, materials and the installations should be designed, manufactured and tested so that efficiency and function safety are ensured. The technical standards, published by national and international bodies, are circumstantially drawn up and can have legal force when this is attributed by a legislative measure. Application fields
Electrotechnics and Electronics Telecommunications Mechanics, Ergonomics and Safety

International Body European Body

IEC CENELEC

ITU ETSI

ISO CEN

This technical collection takes into consideration only the bodies dealing with electrical and electronic technologies.

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) was officially founded in 1906, with the aim of securing the international co-operation as regards standardization and certification in electrical and electronic technologies. This association is formed by the International Committees of over 40 countries all over the world. The IEC publishes international standards, technical guides and reports which are the bases or, in any case, a reference of utmost importance for any national and European standardization activity. IEC Standards are generally issued in two languages: English and French. In 1991 the IEC has ratified co-operation agreements with CENELEC (European standardization body), for a common planning of new standardization activities and for parallel voting on standard drafts.

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CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization The European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) was set up in 1973. Presently it comprises 27 countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom) and cooperates with 8 affiliates (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine) which have first maintained the national documents side by side with the CENELEC ones and then replaced them with the Harmonized Documents (HD). CENELEC hopes and expects Cyprus to become the 28th members before May 2004. There is a difference between EN Standards and Harmonization Documents (HD): while the first ones have to be accepted at any level and without additions or modifications in the different countries, the second ones can be amended to meet particular national requirements. EN Standards are generally issued in three languages: English, French and German. From 1991 CENELEC cooperates with the IEC to accelerate the standards preparation process of International Standards. CENELEC deals with specific subjects, for which standardization is urgently required. When the study of a specific subject has already been started by the IEC, the European standardization body (CENELEC) can decide to accept or, whenever necessary, to amend the works already approved by the International standardization body.

EC DIRECTIVES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Among its institutional roles, the European Community has the task of promulgating directives which must be adopted by the different member states and then transposed into national law. Once adopted, these directives come into juridical force and become a reference for manufacturers, installers, and dealers who must fulfill the duties prescribed by law. Directives are based on the following principles: harmonization is limited to essential requirements; only the products which comply with the essential requirements specified by the directives can be marketed and put into service; the harmonized standards, whose reference numbers are published in the Official Journal of the European Communities and which are transposed into the national standards, are considered in compliance with the essential requirements; the applicability of the harmonized standards or of other technical specifications is facultative and manufacturers are free to choose other technical solutions which ensure compliance with the essential requirements; a manufacturer can choose among the different conformity evaluation procedure provided by the applicable directive. The scope of each directive is to make manufacturers take all the necessary steps and measures so that the product does not affect the safety and health

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of persons, animals and property. Low Voltage Directive 73/23/CEE 93/68/CEE The Low Voltage Directive refers to any electrical equipment designed for use at a rated voltage from 50 to 1000 V for alternating current and from 75 to 1500 V for direct current. In particular, it is applicable to any apparatus used for production, conversion, transmission, distribution and use of electrical power, such as machines, transformers, devices, measuring instruments, protection devices and wiring materials. The following categories are outside the scope of this Directive: electrical equipment for use in an explosive atmosphere; electrical equipment for radiology and medical purposes; electrical parts for goods and passenger lifts; electrical energy meters; plugs and socket outlets for domestic use; electric fence controllers; radio-electrical interference; specialized electrical equipment, for use on ships, aircraft or railways, which complies with the safety provisions drawn up by international bodies in which the Member States participate.

Directive EMC 89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) The Directive on electromagnetic compatibility regards all the electrical and electronic apparatus as well as systems and installations containing electrical and/or electronic components. In particular, the apparatus covered by this Directive are divided into the following categories according to their characteristics: domestic radio and TV receivers; industrial manufacturing equipment; mobile radio equipment; mobile radio and commercial radio telephone equipment; medical and scientific apparatus; information technology equipment (ITE); domestic appliances and household electronic equipment; aeronautical and marine radio apparatus; educational electronic equipment; telecommunications networks and apparatus; radio and television broadcast transmitters; lights and fluorescent lamps. The apparatus shall be so constructed that: a) the electromagnetic disturbance it generates does not exceed a level allowing radio and telecommunications equipment and other apparatus to operate as intended; b) the apparatus has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable it to operate as intended. An apparatus is declared in conformity to the provisions at points a) and b) when the apparatus complies with the harmonized standards relevant to its product family or, in case there arent any, with the general standards. ABB SACE - Electrical devices 5

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CE conformity marking The CE conformity marking shall indicate conformity to all the obligations imposed on the manufacturer, as regards his products, by virtue of the European Community directives providing for the affixing of the CE marking.

When the CE marking is affixed on a product, it represents a declaration of the manufacturer or of his authorized representative that the product in question conforms to all the applicable provisions including the conformity assessment procedures. This prevents the Member States from limiting the marketing and putting into service of products bearing the CE marking, unless this measure is justified by the proved non-conformity of the product.

Flow diagram for the conformity assessment procedures established by the Directive 73/23/EEC on electrical equipment designed for use within particular voltage range:

Technical file The manufacturer draw up the technical documentation covering the design, manufacture and operation of the product

EC declaration of conformity The manufacturer guarantees and declares that his products are in conformity to the technical documentation and to the directive requirements

Naval type approval The environmental conditions which characterize the use of circuit breakers for on-board installations can be different from the service conditions in standard industrial environments; as a matter of fact, marine applications can require installation under particular conditions, such as: - environments characterized by high temperature and humidity, including saltmist atmosphere (damp-heat, salt-mist environment); - on board environments (engine room) where the apparatus operate in the presence of vibrations characterized by considerable amplitude and duration. In order to ensure the proper function in such environments, the shipping registers require that the apparatus has to be tested according to specific type approval tests, the most significant of which are vibration, dynamic inclination, humidity and dry-heat tests. 6 ABB SACE - Electrical devices

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ABB SACE circuit-breakers (Isomax-Tmax-Emax) are approved by the following shipping registers:
RINA DNV BV GL LRs ABS Registro Italiano Navale Det Norske Veritas Bureau Veritas Germanischer Lloyd Lloyds Register of Shipping American Bureau of Shipping Italian shipping register Norwegian shipping register French shipping register German shipping register British shipping register American shipping register

It is always advisable to ask ABB SACE as regards the typologies and the performances of the certified circuit-breakers or to consult the section certificates in the website http://bol.it.abb.com.

Marks of conformity to the relevant national and international Standards

The international and national marks of conformity are reported in the following table, for information only:
COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation Applicability/Organization Mark of compliance with the harmonized European standards listed in the ENEC Agreement.

EUROPE

AUSTRALIA

AS Mark

Electrical and non-electrical products. It guarantees compliance with SAA (Standard Association of Australia).

AUSTRALIA

S.A.A. Mark

Standards Association of Australia (S.A.A.). The Electricity Authority of New South Wales Sydney Australia

AUSTRIA

Austrian Test Mark

Installation equipment and materials

OVE
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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation VE Identification Thread Applicability/Organization Cables

AUSTRIA

BELGIUM

CEBEC Mark

Installation materials and electrical appliances

BELGIUM

CEBEC Mark

Conduits and ducts, conductors and flexible cords

BELGIUM

Certification of Conformity

Installation material and electrical appliances (in case there are no equivalent national standards or criteria)

CANADA

CSA Mark

Electrical and non-electrical products. This mark guarantees compliance with CSA (Canadian Standard Association)

CHINA

CCEE Mark

Great Wall Mark Commission for Certification of Electrical Equipment

Czech Republic

EZU Mark

Electrotechnical Testing Institute

Slovakia Republic

EVPU Mark

Electrotechnical Research and Design Institute

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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation KONKAR Applicability/Organization Electrical Engineering Institute

CROATIA

DENMARK

DEMKO Approval Mark

Low voltage materials. This mark guarantees the compliance of the product with the requirements (safety) of the Heavy Current Regulations

FINLAND

Safety Mark of the Elektriska Inspektoratet

Low voltage material. This mark guarantees the compliance of the product with the requirements (safety) of the Heavy Current Regulations

FRANCE

ESC Mark

Household appliances

FRANCE

NF Mark

Conductors and cables Conduits and ducting Installation materials

FRANCE

NF Identification Thread

Cables

FRANCE

NF Mark

Portable motor-operated tools

FRANCE

NF Mark

Household appliances

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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation VDE Mark Applicability/Organization For appliances and technical equipment, installation accessories such as plugs, sockets, fuses, wires and cables, as well as other components (capacitors, earthing systems, lamp holders and electronic devices) Cables and cords

GERMANY

GERMANY

VDE Identification Thread

GERMANY

VDE Cable Mark

For cables, insulated cords, installation conduits and ducts

GERMANY

VDE-GS Mark for technical equipment

geprfte Sicherheit

HUNGARY
MEEI

Safety mark for technical equipment to be affixed after the product has been tested and certified by the VDE Test Laboratory in Offenbach; the conformity mark is the mark VDE, which is granted both to be used alone as well as in combination with the mark GS Hungarian Institute for Testing and Certification of Electrical Equipment

JAPAN

JIS Mark

Mark which guarantees compliance with the relevant Japanese Industrial Standard(s).

IRELAND

IIRS Mark

Electrical equipment

IRELAND
K

OF

CO N F

IIRS Mark
MI
TY

Electrical equipment

MAR
I . I. R . S .

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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation IMQ Mark Applicability/Organization Mark to be affixed on electrical material for non-skilled users; it certifies compliance with the European Standard(s).

ITALY

NORWAY

Norwegian Approval Mark

Mandatory safety approval for low voltage material and equipment

NETHERLANDS
KEUR

KEMA-KEUR

General for all equipment

POLAND

KWE

Electrical products

B
RUSSIA
Certification of Conformity Electrical and non-electrical products. It guarantees complance with national standard (Gosstandard of Russia)

SINGAPORE
R O V ED T
O
SIN

SISIR
GAPO

R
E

Electrical and non-electrical products

STA N D AR

PP

SLOVENIA

SPAIN
C A DE CON
FO
R M I DA D A

AR

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SIQ

Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology

AEE
NO
R MA S U N

Electrical products. The mark is under the control of the Asociacin Electrotcnica Espaola(Spanish Electrotechnical Association)

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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation AENOR Applicability/Organization Asociacin Espaola de Normalizacin y Certificacin. (Spanish Standarization and Certification Association)

SPAIN

SWEDEN

SEMKO Mark

Mandatory safety approval for low voltage material and equipment.

SWITZERLAND

Safety Mark

Swiss low voltage material subject to mandatory approval (safety).

SWITZERLAND

Cables subject to mandatory approval

SWITZERLAND

SEV Safety Mark

Low voltage material subject to mandatory approval

AT I

UNITED KINGDOM
ER TI C

ASTA Mark
N TR O AD C E FI M AR K

Mark which guarantees compliance with the relevant British Standards

UNITED KINGDOM

BASEC Mark

Mark which guarantees compliance with the British Standards for conductors, cables and ancillary products.

UNITED KINGDOM

BASEC Identification Thread

Cables

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COUNTRY Symbol Mark designation BEAB Safety Mark Applicability/Organization Compliance with the British Standards for household appliances

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED KINGDOM

BSI Safety Mark

Compliance with the British Standards

ROVED

UNITED KINGDOM

TO

B R IT I S

BEAB Kitemark

Compliance with the relevant British Standards regarding safety and performances

A N D AR ST

PP

ND

AN I

FO

R P U B L IC

L I S T E D (Product Name) (Control Number)

AF

ET

U.S.A.

U.S.A.

U.S.A.

CEN

CENELEC

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D
TES

EP

DENT LA B OR EN
OR AT
Y

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES Mark

Electrical and non-electrical products

TI

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES Mark

Electrical and non-electrical products

UL Recognition

Electrical and non-electrical products

CEN Mark

Mark issued by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN): it guarantees compliance with the European Standards.

Mark

Cables

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COUNTRY

Symbol

Mark designation

Applicability/Organization Certification mark providing assurance that the harmonized cable complies with the relevant harmonized CENELEC Standards identification thread Mark assuring the compliance with the relevant European Standards of the products to be used in environments with explosion hazards Mark which is applicable to some household appliances (shavers, electric clocks, etc).

CENELEC
Harmonization Mark

EC
Ex EUROPEA Mark

CEEel
CEEel Mark

EC - Declaration of Conformity The EC Declaration of Conformity is the statement of the manufacturer, who declares under his own responsibility that all the equipment, procedures or services refer and comply with specific standards (directives) or other normative documents. The EC Declaration of Conformity should contain the following information: name and address of the manufacturer or by its European representative; description of the product; reference to the harmonized standards and directives involved; any reference to the technical specifications of conformity; the two last digits of the year of affixing of the CE marking; identification of the signer. A copy of the EC Declaration of Conformity shall be kept by the manufacturer or by his representative together with the technical documentation.

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1.2 IEC Standards for electrical installation
STANDARD IEC 60027-1 YEAR 1992 TITLE Letter symbols to be used in electrical technology - Part 1: General Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Rating and performance Graphical symbols for diagrams - 12month subscription to online database comprising parts 2 to 11 of IEC 60617 Preparation of documents used in electrotechnology - Part 1: General requirements Preparation of documents used in electrotechnology - Part 2: Functionoriented diagrams Preparation of documents used in electrotechnology - Part 3: Connection diagrams, tables and lists Preparation of documents used in electrotechnology - Part 4: Location and installation documents IEC standard voltages Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests Short-circuit currents in three-phase a.c. systems - Part 0: Calculation of currents Short-circuit currents - Calculation of effects - Part 1: Definitions and calculation methods Application guide for calculation of shortcircuit currents in low-voltage radial systems Power transformers - Part 1: General Power transformers - Part 2: Temperature rise Power transformers - Part 3: Insulation levels, dielectric tests and external clearances in air Power transformers - Part 5: Ability to withstand short circuit Terminal and tapping markings for power transformers Dry-type power transformers Basic and safety principles for manmachine interface, marking and identification - Identification of equipment terminals and of terminations of certain designated conductors, including general rules for an alphanumeric system

IEC 60034-1 IEC 60617-DB-12M

1999 2001

IEC 61082-1

1991

IEC 61082-2

1993

IEC 61082-3

1993

IEC 61082-4

1996

IEC 60038 IEC 60664-1

1983 2000

IEC 60909-0 IEC 60865-1

2001 1993

IEC 60781

1989

IEC 60076-1 IEC 60076-2 IEC 60076-3

2000 1993 2000

IEC 60076-5 IEC/TR 60616 IEC 60726 IEC 60445

2000 1978 1982 1999

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STANDARD IEC 60073 YEAR 1996 TITLE Basic and safety principles for manmachine interface, marking and identification Coding for indication devices and actuators Basic and safety principles for manmachine interface, marking and identification - Identification of conductors by colours or numerals Man-machine-interface (MMI) - Actuating principles Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 1: General rules Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 2: Circuit-breakers Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 3: Switches, disconnectors, switchdisconnectors and fuse-combination units Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 4-1: Contactors and motor-starters Electromechanical contactors and motorstarters Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 4-2: Contactors and motor-starters AC semiconductor motor controllers and starters Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 4-3: Contactors and motor-starters AC semiconductor controllers and contactors for non-motor loads Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-1: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Electromechanical control circuit devices Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-2: Control circuit devices and switching elements Proximity switches Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-3: Control circuit devices and switching elements Requirements for proximity devices with defined behaviour under fault conditions Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5: Control circuit devices and switching elements Section 4: Method of assessing the performance of low energy contacts. Special tests Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-5: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Electrical emergency stop device with mechanical latching function

IEC 60446

1999

IEC 60447 IEC 60947-1 IEC 60947-2 IEC 60947-3

1993 2001 2001 2001

IEC 60947-4-1

2000

IEC 60947-4-2

2002

IEC 60947-4-3

1999

IEC 60947-5-1

2000

IEC 60947-5-2

1999

IEC 60947-5-3

1999

IEC 60947-5-4

1996

IEC 60947-5-5

1997

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STANDARD IEC 60947-5-6 YEAR 1999 TITLE Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 5-6: Control circuit devices and switching elements DC interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 6-1: Multiple function equipment Automatic transfer switching equipment Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 6-2: Multiple function equipment Control and protective switching devices (or equipment) (CPS) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 7: Ancillary equipment - Section 1: Terminal blocks Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 7: Ancillary equipment - Section 2: Protective conductor terminal blocks for copper conductors Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 1: Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 2: Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 3: Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their use Distribution boards Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 3: Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their use Distribution boards Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 3: Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their use Distribution boards Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 3: Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their use Distribution boards

IEC 60947-6-1

1998

IEC 60947-6-2

1999

IEC 60947-7-1

1999

IEC 60947-7-2

1995

IEC 60439-1

1999

IEC 60439-2

2000

IEC 60439-3

2001

IEC 60439-4

1999

IEC 60439-5

1999

IEC 61095

2000

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STANDARD IEC 60890 YEAR 1987 TITLE A method of temperature-rise assessment by extrapolation for partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA) of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear A method for assessing the short-circuit withstand strength of partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA) Electrical installations in ships. Part 303: Equipment - Transformers for power and lighting Electrical installations in ships. Part 301: Equipment - Generators and motors Electrical installations in ships - Part 101: Definitions and general requirements Electrical installations in ships. Part 401: Installation and test of completed installation Electrical installations in ships - Part 201: System design - General Electrical installations in ships - Part 202: System design - Protection Electrical installations in ships - Part 302: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Electrical installations in ships - Part 350: Shipboard power cables - General construction and test requirements Electrical installations in ships - Part 352: Choice and installation of cables for lowvoltage power systems Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-52: Selection and erection of electrical equipment Wiring systems Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/ 750 V Part 1: General requirements Part 2: Test methods Part 3: Non-sheathed cables for fixed wiring Part 4: Sheathed cables for fixed wiring Part 5: Flexible cables (cords) Part 6: Lift cables and cables for flexible connections Part 7: Flexible cables screened and unscreened with two or more conductors Conductors of insulated cables Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Part 1: General requirements Part 2: Test methods Part 3: Heat resistant silicone insulated cables

IEC 61117

1992

IEC 60092-303

1980

IEC 60092-301 IEC 60092-101 IEC 60092-401

1980 1994 1980

IEC 60092-201 IEC 60092-202 IEC 60092-302

1994 1994 1997

IEC 60092-350

2001

IEC 60092-352

1997

IEC 60364-5-52

2001

IEC 60227

1998 1997 1997 1997 1998 2001 1995 IEC 60228 IEC 60245 1978

1998 1998 1994

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STANDARD YEAR 1994 1994 1994 1998 IEC 60309-2 1999 TITLE Part 5: Lift cables Part 6: Arc welding electrode cables Part 7: Heat resistant ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber insulated cables Part 8: Cords for applications requiring high flexibility Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes - Part 2: Dimensional interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) Part 1: General rules Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs). Part 2-1: Applicability of the general rules to RCCBs functionally independent of line voltage Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs). Part 2-2: Applicability of the general rules to RCCBs functionally dependent on line voltage Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) Part 1: General rules Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) Part 2-1: Applicability of the general rules to RCBOs functionally independent of line voltage Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) Part 2-2: Applicability of the general rules to RCBOs functionally dependent on line voltage General requirements for enclosures for accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-1: Particular requirements Electronic switches Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2: Particular requirements Section 2: Remote-control switches (RCS) Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-3: Particular requirements Time-delay switches (TDS)

IEC 61008-1

1996

IEC 61008-2-1

1990

IEC 61008-2-2

1990

IEC 61009-1

1996

IEC 61009-2-1

1991

IEC 61009-2-2

1991

IEC 60670

1989

IEC 60669-2-1

2000

IEC 60669-2-2

2000

IEC 606692-3

1997

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STANDARD IEC 60079-10 YEAR 1995 TITLE Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 10: Classification of hazardous areas Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines) Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 17: Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines) Low-voltage fuses - Part 1: General requirements Low-voltage fuses. Part 2: Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial application) Low-voltage fuses - Part 3-1: Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by unskilled persons (fuses mainly for household and similar applications) Sections I to IV Miniature fuses Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for miniature fuse-links Part 2: Cartridge fuse-links Part 3: Sub-miniature fuse-links Part 4: Universal Modular Fuse-Links (UMF) Part 5: Guidelines for quality assessment of miniature fuse-links Part 6: Fuse-holders for miniature cartridge fuse-links Part 10: User guide for miniature fuses Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use. Part 2: Particular requirements for timers and time switches Electrical installations of buildings - Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment of general characteristics, definitions Electrical installations of buildings - Part 4: Protection for safety Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5: Selection and erection of electrical equipment Electrical installations of buildings - Part 6: Verification Electrical installations of buildings. Part 7: Requirements for special installations or locations Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

IEC 60079-14

1996

IEC 60079-17

1996

IEC 60269-1 IEC 60269-2

1998 1986

IEC 60269-3-1

2000

IEC 60127-1/10 1999 1989 1988 1996 1988 1994 2001 1990

IEC 60730-2-7

IEC 60364-1

2001

IEC 60364-4 IEC 60364-5 IEC 60364-6 IEC 60364-7

2001 20012002 2001 19832002

IEC 60529

2001

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STANDARD IEC 61032 IEC 61000-1-1 YEAR 1997 1992 TITLE Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures - Probes for verification Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 1: General - Section 1: Application and interpretation of fundamental definitions and terms Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 1-2: General - Methodology for the achievement of the functional safety of electrical and electronic equipment with regard to electromagnetic phenomena Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 1-3: General - The effects of highaltitude EMP (HEMP) on civil equipment and systems

IEC 61000-1-2

2001

IEC 61000-1-3

2002

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2.1 Introduction
The following definitions regarding electrical installations are derived from the Standard IEC 60050.

Characteristics of installations
Electrical installation (of a building) An assembly of associated electrical equipment to fulfil a specific purpose and having coordinated characteristics. Origin of an electrical installation The point at which electrical energy is delivered to an installation. Neutral conductor (symbol N) A conductor connected to the neutral point of a system and capable of contributing to the transmission of electrical energy. Protective conductor PE A conductor required by some measures for protection against electric shock for electrically connecting any of the following parts: - exposed conductive parts; - extraneous conductive parts; - main earthing terminal; - earth electrode; - earthed point of the source or artificial neutral. PEN conductor An earthed conductor combining the functions of both protective conductor and neutral conductor Ambient temperature The temperature of the air or other medium where the equipment is to be used.

Voltages
Nominal voltage (of an installation) Voltage by which an installation or part of an installation is designated. Note: the actual voltage may differ from the nominal voltage by a quantity within permitted tolerances.

Currents
Design current (of a circuit) The current intended to be carried by a circuit in normal service. Current-carrying capacity (of a conductor) The maximum current which can be carried continuously by a conductor under specified conditions without its steady-state temperature exceeding a specified value. Overcurrent Any current exceeding the rated value. For conductors, the rated value is the current-carrying capacity. Overload current (of a circuit) An overcurrent occurring in a circuit in the absence of an electrical fault. Short-circuit current An overcurrent resulting from a fault of negligible impedance between live conductors having a difference in potential under normal

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operating conditions. Conventional operating current (of a protective device) A specified value of the current which cause the protective device to operate within a specified time, designated conventional time. Overcurrent detection A function establishing that the value of current in a circuit exceeds a predetermined value for a specified length of time. Leakage current Electrical current in an unwanted conductive path other than a short circuit. Fault current The current flowing at a given point of a network resulting from a fault at another point of this network.

Wiring systems
Wiring system An assembly made up of a cable or cables or busbars and the parts which secure and, if necessary, enclose the cable(s) or busbars.

Electrical circuits
Electrical circuit (of an installation) An assembly of electrical equipment of the installation supplied from the same origin and protected against overcurrents by the same protective device(s). Distribution circuit (of buildings) A circuit supplying a distribution board. Final circuit (of building) A circuit connected directly to current using equipment or to socket-outlets.

Other equipment
Electrical equipment Any item used for such purposes as generation, conversion, transmission, distribution or utilization of electrical energy, such as machines, transformers, apparatus, measuring instruments, protective devices, equipment for wiring systems, appliances. Current-using equipment Equipment intended to convert electrical energy into another form of energy, for example light, heat, and motive power Switchgear and controlgear Equipment provided to be connected to an electrical circuit for the purpose of carrying out one or more of the following functions: protection, control, isolation, switching. Portable equipment Equipment which is moved while in operation or which can easily be moved from one place to another while connected to the supply. Hand-held equipment Portable equipment intended to be held in the hand during normal use, in which the motor, if any, forms an integral part of the equipment. Stationary equipment Either fixed equipment or equipment not provided with a carrying handle and having such a mass that it cannot easily be moved. Fixed equipment Equipment fastened to a support or otherwise secured in a specific location. ABB SACE - Electrical devices 23

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Installation dimensioning
The flow chart below suggests the procedure to follow for the correct dimensioning of a plant.
Load analysis: - definition of the power absorbed by the loads and relevant position; - definition of the position of the power distribution centers (switchboards); - definition of the paths and calculation of the length of the connection elements; - definition of the total power absorbed, taking into account the utilization factors and demand factors.

Dimensioning of transformers and generators with margin connected to future predictable power supply requirements (by approximation from +1530%)

Dimensioning of conductors: - evaluation of the current (I b ) in the single connection elements; - definition of the conductor type (conductors and insulation materials, configuration,...); - definition of the cross section and of the current carrying capacity; - calculation of the voltage drop at the load current under specific reference conditions (motor starting,).

Verification of the voltage drop limits at the final loads

negative outcome

Short-circuit current calculation maximum values at the busbars (beginning of line) and minimum values at the end of line

Selection of protective circuit-breakers with:

- breaking capacity higher than the maximum prospective short-circuit current; - rated current In not lower than the load curren Ib; - characteristics compatible with the type of protected load (motors, capacitors...).

Verification of the protection of conductors:

- verification of the protection against overload: the rated current or the set current of the circuit-breaker shall be higher than the load current, but lower than the current carrying capacity of the conductor: Ib In Iz - verification of the protection against short-circuit: the specific let-through energy by the circuit breaker under short-circuit conditions shall be lower than the specific let-through energy which can be withstood by the cable: I2t k2S2
- verification of the protection against indirect contacts (depending on the distribution system).
Verification of the coordination with other equipments (discrimination and back-up, verification of the coordination with switch disconnectors...)
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Definition of the components (auxiliary circuits, terminals) and switchboard design

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2.2 Installation and dimensioning of cables
For a correct dimensioning of a cable, it is necessary to: choose the type of cable and installation according to the environment; choose the cross section according to the load current; verify the voltage drop.
2.2.1 Current carrying capacity and methods of installation

Selection of the cable

The international reference Standard ruling the installation and calculation of the current carrying capacity of cables in residential and industrial buildings is IEC 60364-5-52 Electrical installations of buildings Part 5-52 Selection and Erection of Electrical Equipment- Wiring systems. The following parameters are used to select the cable type: conductive material (copper or aluminium): the choice depends on cost, dimension and weight requirements, resistance to corrosive environments (chemical reagents or oxidizing elements). In general, the carrying capacity of a copper conductor is about 30% greater than the carrying capacity of an aluminium conductor of the same cross section. An aluminium conductor of the same cross section has an electrical resistance about 60% higher and a weight half to one third lower than a copper conductor. insulation material (none, PVC, XLPE-EPR): the insulation material affects the maximum temperature under normal and short-circuit conditions and therefore the exploitation of the conductor cross section [see Chapter 2.4 Protection against short-circuit]. the type of conductor (bare conductor, single-core cable without sheath, singlecore cable with sheath, multi-core cable) is selected according to mechanical resistance, degree of insulation and difficulty of installation (bends, joints along the route, barriers...) required by the method of installation. Table 1 shows the types of conductors permitted by the different methods of installation. Table 1: Selection of wiring systems
Method of installation Cable trunking (including skirting Cable ladder Cable tray Without Clipped On in- Support trunking, flush floor Cable ducting Cable brackets sulators wire fixings direct Conduit trunking) + + + + + + 0 + + + + + + + + + + 0 0 + +

Conductors and cables Bare conductors Insulated conductors Sheathed cables Multi-core (including armoured and mineral insulated) Single-core

+ Permitted. Not permitted. 0 Not applicable, or not normally used in practice.

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For industrial installations, multi-core cables are rarely used with cross section greater than 95 mm2.

Methods of installation
To define the current carrying capacity of the conductor and therefore to identify the correct cross section for the load current, the standardized method of installation that better suits the actual installation situation must be identified among those described in the mentioned reference Standard. From Tables 2 and 3 it is possible to identify the installation identification number, the method of installation (A1, A2, B1, B2, C, D, E, F, G) and the tables to define the theoretical current carrying capacity of the conductor and any correction factors required to allow for particular environmental and installation situations.

Table 2: Method of installation

Method of installation Cable trunking (including skirting Cable ladder Support trunking, flush floor Cable With Cable tray On fixings Conduit trunking) ducting Cable brackets insulators wire 30, 31, 0 0 15, 16 32, 33, 34 30, 31, 32, 44 56 54, 55 0 33, 34 0 3 20, 21 70, 71 1, 2 59, 60 4, 5 0 50, 51, 52, 53 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 10, 11 70, 71 44, 45 6, 7, 8, 9 0 0 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 36 36 35

Situations Building voids Cable channel Buried in Ground Embedded in Structure Surface Mounted Overhead

Without fixings 40, 46, 15, 16 56 72, 73 57, 58 -

The number in each box indicates the item number in Table 3. - Not permitted. 0 Not applicable or not normally used in practice.

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Table 3: Examples of methods of installation
Reference method of installation to be used to obtain currentcarrying capacity

Methods of installation

Item n.

Description

Room

Insulated conductors or single-core cables in conduit in a thermally insulated wall

A1

Room

Multi-core cables in conduit in a thermally insulated wall

A2

Room

Multi-core cable direct in a thermally insulated wall Insulated conductors or single-core cables in conduit on a wooden, or masonry wall or spaced less than 0.3 times conduit diameter from it Multi-core cable in conduit on a wooden, or masonry wall or spaced less than 0.3 times conduit diameter from it Insulated conductors or single-core cables in cable trunking on a wooden wall run horizontally (6) run vertically (7) Insulated conductors or single-core cable in suspended cable trunking (8) Multi-core cable in suspended cable trunking (9) Insulated conductors or single-core cable run in mouldings Insulated conductors or single-core cables in skirting trunking (13) Multi-core cable in skirting trunking (14) Insulated conductors in conduit single-core or multi-core cable architrave Insulated conductors in conduit single-core or multi-core cable window frames or in or in

A1

B1

B2

6 7

B1

8 9

B1 (8) or B2 (9)

12

A1 B1 (13) or B2 (14) A1 A1
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13 14

15

16

20 21

Single-core or multi-core cables: fixed on, or spaced less than 0.3 times (20) cable diameter from a wooden wall fixed directly under a wooden ceiling (21)

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Methods of installation

Item n.

Description

0.3 De

30

On unperforated tray

0.3 De 0.3 De

31

On perforated tray

E or F

0.3 De

0.3 De

32

On brackets or on a wire mesh

E or F

0.3 De

33

Spaced more than 0.3 times cable diameter from a wall

E or F or G

34

On ladder

E or F

35

Single-core or multi-core cable suspended from or incorporating a support wire

E or F

36

Bare or insulated conductors on insulators

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Item n.

Description

De

40

Single-core or multi-core cable in a 2 building void

1.5 De V < 20 De B2 V 20 De B1
1.5 De V < 20 De B2 V 20 De B1

De

24

Insulated conductors in cable ducting 2 in a building void

1.5 De V < 5 De
V

44

Insulated conductors in cable ducting in masonry having a thermal resistivity not greater than 2 Km/W

B2

5 De V < 50 De
B1

1.5 De V < 5 D e
De V

46

Single-core or multi-core cable: in a ceiling void 1 in a suspended floor

B2

5 De V < 50De
B1

50

Insulated conductors or single-core cable in flush cable trunking in the floor Multi-core cable in flush cable trunking in the floor

B1 B2

51

TV
ISDN

TV
ISDN

52 53

Insulated conductors or single-core cables in embedded trunking (52) Multi-core cable in embedded trunking (53)

B1 (52) or B2 (53)

De

54

Insulated conductors or single-core cables in conduit in an unventilated cable channel run horizontally or 2 vertically

B2 V 20 De B1

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Item n.

Description

55

Insulated conductors in conduit in an open or ventilated cable channel in the floor Sheathed single-core or multi-core cable in an open or ventilated cable channel run horizontally or vertically Single-core or multi-core cable direct in masonry having a thermal resistivity not greater than 2 Km/W Without added mechanical protection Single-core or multi-core cable direct in masonry having a thermal resistivity not greater than 2 Km/W With added mechanical protection

B1

56

B1

57

58

59

Insulated conductors or single-core cables in conduit in masonry

B1

60

Multi-core cables in conduit in masonry

B2

70

Multi-core cable in conduit or in cable ducting in the ground

71

Single-core cable in conduit or in cable ducting in the ground Sheathed single-core or multi-core cables direct in the ground without added mechanical protection Sheathed single-core or multi-core cables direct in the ground with added mechanical protection

72

73
1

De is the external diameter of a multi-core cable: 2.2 x the cable diameter when three single core cables are bound in trefoil, or 3 x the cable diameter when three single core cables are laid in flat formation. 2 De is the external diameter of conduit or vertical depth of cable ducting. V is the smaller dimension or diameter of a masonry duct or void, or the vertical depth of a rectangular duct, floor or ceiling void. The depth of the channel is more important than the width.

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Installation not buried in the ground: choice of the cross section according to cable carrying capacity and type of installation
The cable carrying capacity of a cable that is not buried in the ground is obtained by using this formula:

I z = I 0 k1k2 = I 0 ktot
where: I0 is the current carrying capacity of the single conductor at 30 C reference ambient temperature; k1 is the correction factor if the ambient temperature is other than 30 C; k2 is the correction factor for cables installed bunched or in layers or for cables installed in a layer on several supports.

Correction factor k1 The current carrying capacity of the cables that are not buried in the ground refers to 30 C ambient temperature. If the ambient temperature of the place of installation is different from this reference temperature, the correction factor k1 on Table 4 shall be used, according to the insulation material.

Table 4: Correction factor for ambient air temperature other than 30 C

Insulation Ambient temperature (a) C 10 15 20 25 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95
(a)

PVC 1.22 1.17 1.12 1.06 0.94 0.87 0.79 0.71 0.61 0.50

XLPE and EPR 1.15 1.12 1.08 1.04 0.96 0.91 0.87 0.82 0.76 0.71 0.65 0.58 0.50 0.41

Mineral (a) PVC covered or bare and exposed Bare not exposed to touch 70 C to touch 105 C 1.26 1.14 1.11 1.20 1.07 1.14 1.04 1.07 0.96 0.93 0.92 0.85 0.87 0.88 0.67 0.84 0.57 0.80 0.45 0.75 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.54 0.47 0.40 0.32

For higher ambient temperatures, consult manufacturer.

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Correction factor k2 The cable current carrying capacity is influenced by the presence of other cables installed nearby. The heat dissipation of a single cable is different from that of the same cable when installed next to the other ones. The factor k2 is tabled according to the installation of cables laid close together in layers or bunches. Definition of layer or bunch layer: several circuits constituted by cables installed one next to another, spaced or not, arranged horizontally or vertically. The cables on a layer are installed on a wall, tray, ceiling, floor or on a cable ladder;

> 2 De2 a)

De1

De2

b)

c)

< 30 cm

Cables in layers: a) spaced; b) not spaced; c) double layer

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a)

b)

c)

Bunched cables: a) in trunking; b) in conduit; c) on perforated tray

The value of correction factor k2 is 1 when: the cables are spaced: - two single-core cables belonging to different circuits are spaced when the distance between them is more than twice the external diameter of the cable with the larger cross section; - two multi-core cables are spaced when the distance between them is at least the same as the external diameter of the larger cable; the adjacent cables are loaded less than 30 % of their current carrying capacity. The correction factors for bunched cables or cables in layers are calculated by assuming that the bunches consist of similar cables that are equally loaded. A group of cables is considered to consist of similar cables when the calculation of the current carrying capacity is based on the same maximum allowed operating temperature and when the cross sections of the conductors is in the range of three adjacent standard cross sections (e.g. from 10 to 25 mm2). The calculation of the reduction factors for bunched cables with different cross sections depends on the number of cables and on their cross sections. These factors have not been tabled, but must be calculated for each bunch or layer.

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The reduction factor for a group containing different cross sections of insulated conductors or cables in conduits, cable trunking or cable ducting is:

k2 =

where: k2 is the group reduction factor; n is the number of circuits of the bunch. The reduction factor obtained by this equation reduces the danger of overloading of cables with a smaller cross section, but may lead to under utilization of cables with a larger cross section. Such under utilization can be avoided if large and small cables are not mixed in the same group. The following tables show the reduction factor (k2). Table 5: Reduction factor for grouped cables
To be used with current-carrying capacities, reference Methods A to F 1.00 0.85 0.79 0.75 0.73 0.72 0.72 0.71 0.70

1 n

Arrangement Item (cables touching) 1 Bunched in air, on a surface, embedded or enclosed Single layer on wall, 2 floor or unperforated tray Single layer fixed 3 directly under a wooden ceiling Single layer on a 4 perforated horizontal or vertical tray 5 Single layer on ladder support or cleats etc.

Number of circuits or multi-core cables 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 16 20 1.00 0.80 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.57 0.54 0.52 0.50 0.45 0.41 0.38

No further reduction factor for more than nine circuits or 1.00 0.88 0.82 0.77 0.75 0.73 0.73 0.72 0.72 multicore cables

0.95 0.81 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.64 0.63 0.62 0.61

Method C

1.00 0.87 0.82 0.80 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78

Methods E and F

NOTE 1 These factors are applicable to uniform groups of cables, equally loaded. NOTE 2 Where horizontal clearances between adjacent cables exceeds twice their overall diameter, no reduction factor need be applied. NOTE 3 The same factors are applied to: groups of two or three single-core cables; multi-core cables. NOTE 4 If a system consists of both two- and three-core cables, the total number of cables is taken as the number of circuits, and the corresponding factor is applied to the tables for two loaded conductors for the two-core cables, and to the tables for three loaded conductors for the three-core cables. NOTE 5 If a group consists of n single-core cables it may either be considered as n/2 circuits of two loaded conductors or n/3 circuits of three loaded conductors.

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Table 6: Reduction factor for single-core cables with method of installation F
Number of trays Number of three-phase circuits (note 4) 1 Touching Perforated trays (note 2) 1 31 2 3 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.91 0.87 0.85 0.87 0.81 0.78 Three cables in horizontal formation 2 3 Use as a multiplier to rating for

Method of installation in Table 3

20 mm
Touching Vertical perforated trays (note 3) 1
225 mm

31

0.96 0.95

0.86 0.84

Three cables in vertical formation

Ladder supports, cleats, etc. (note 2)

Touching 32 33 34 1 2 3 1.00 0.98 0.97 0.97 0.93 0.90 0.96 0.89 0.86 Three cables in horizontal formation

20 mm
2 D e e 2D 31 1 1.00 0.97 0.96 0.98 0.93 0.92 0.96 0.89 0.86

Perforated trays (note 2)

De De

2 3

20 mm
Spaced Vertical perforated trays (note 3) 2 D e 31
225 mm

1 2

1.00 1.00

0.91 0.90

0.89 0.86

Three cables in trefoil formation

De
Ladder supports, cleats, etc. (note 2)

32 33 34

2 D e

De

1 2 3

1.00 0.97 0.96

1.00 0.95 0.94

1.00 0.93 0.90

20 mm
NOTE 1 Factors are given for single layers of cables (or trefoil groups) as shown in the table and do not apply when cables are installed in more than one layer touching each other. Values for such installations may be significantly lower and must be determined by an appropriate method. NOTE 2 Values are given for vertical spacings between trays of 300 mm. For closer spacing the factors should be reduced. NOTE 3 Values are given for horizontal spacing between trays of 225 mm with trays mounted back to back and at least 20 mm between the tray and any wall. For closer spacing the factors should be reduced. NOTE 4 For circuits having more than one cable in parallel per phase, each three phase set of conductors should be considered as a circuit for the purpose of this table.

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Table 7: Reduction factor for multi-core cables with method of installation E
Method of installation in Table 3 Touching 1 2 Perforated trays (note 2) 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.82 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.73 0.71 0.73 0.68 0.66 Number of trays Number of cables 1 2 3 4 6 9

20 mm
31 Spaced

De

1 2 3

1.00 1.00 1.00

1.00 0.99 0.98

0.98 0.96 0.95

0.95 0.92 0.91

0.91 0.87 0.85

20 mm

Touching 1
225 mm

1.00 1.00

0.88 0.88

0.82 0.81

0.78 0.76

0.73 0.71

0.72 0.70

Vertical perforated trays (note 3)

31

Spaced 1
225 mm

1.00 1.00

0.91 0.91

0.89 0.88

0.88 0.87

0.87 0.85

De De

Touching 1 2 3 Ladder supports, cleats, etc. (note 2) 32 33 34 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.87 0,86 0.85 0.82 0.80 0.79 0.80 0.78 0.76 0.79 0.76 0.73 0.78 0.73 0.70

20 mm
Spaced

D ee D

1 2 3

1.00 1.00 1.00

1.00 0.99 0.98

1.00 0.98 0.97

1.00 0.97 0.96

1.00 0.96 0.93

20 mm

NOTE 1 Factors apply to single layer groups of cables as shown above and do not apply when cables are installed in more than one layer touching each other. Values for such installations may be significantly lower and must be determined by an appropriate method.
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To summarize: The following procedure shall be used to determine the cross section of the cable: 1. from Table 3 identify the method of installation; 2. from Table 4 determine the correction factor k1 according to insulation material and ambient temperature; 3. use Table 5 for cables installed in layer or bunch, Table 6 for singlecore cables in a layer on several supports, Table 7 for multi-core cables in a layer on several supports or the formula shown in the case of groups of cables with different sections to determine the correction factor k2 appropriate for the numbers of circuits or multicore cables; 4. calculate the value of current Ib by dividing the load current Ib (or the rated current of the protective device) by the product of the correction factors calculated:

I'b =

Ib I = b k1k2 k tot

5. from Table 8 or from Table 9, depending on the method of installation, on insulation and conductive material and on the number of live conductors, determine the cross section of the cable with capacity I0 Ib; 6. the actual cable current carrying capacity is calculated by IZ = I0 k1 k2.

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Table 8: Current carrying capacity of cables with PVC or EPR/XLPE insulation (method A-B-C)
Installation method A1 A2

Conductor Insulation Loaded conductors XLPE EPR 2 19 26 35 45 61 81 106 131 158 200 241 278 318 362 424 486 3

Cu PVC 2 3 XLPE EPR 2 3

Al PVC 2 3 XLPE EPR 2 3

Cu PVC 2 3 XLPE EPR 2 3

Al PVC 2 3

Cu XLPE EPR 2 23 31 42 54 75 100 133 164 198 253 306 354 3 20 28 37 48 66 88 117 144 175 222 269 312

S[mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300 400 500 630

17 23 31 40 54 73 95 117 141 179 216 249 285 324 380 435

14.5 13.5 19.5 18 26 24 34 31 46 42 61 56 80 73 99 89 119 108 151 136 182 164 210 188 240 216 273 245 321 286 367 328

20 27 35 48 64 84 103 125 158 191 220 253 288 338 387

19 25 32 44 58 76 94 113 142 171 197 226 256 300 344

14.5 14 20 18.5 26 24 36 32 48 43 63 57 77 70 93 84 118 107 142 129 164 149 189 170 215 194 252 227 289 261

13 18.5 16.5 14 13.0 25 22 18.5 17.5 19.5 33 30 25 23 26 42 38 32 29 33 57 51 43 39 45 76 68 57 52 60 99 89 75 68 78 121 109 92 83 96 145 130 110 99 115 183 164 139 125 145 220 197 167 150 175 253 227 192 172 201 290 259 219 196 230 329 295 248 223 262 386 346 291 261 307 442 396 334 298 352

18 24 31 41 55 71 87 104 131 157 180 206 233 273 313

14.5 13.5 20 17.5 25 23 33 31 44 41 58 53 71 65 86 78 108 98 130 118 150 135 172 155 195 176 229 207 263 237

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B1

B2

Al PVC 2 3 XLPE EPR 2 3 2 PVC 3 XLPE EPR 2 22 30 40 51 69 91 119 146 175 221 265 305 3

Cu PVC 2 3 15 20 27 34 46 62 80 99 118 149 179 206 XLPE EPR 2 3

Al PVC 2 3 XLPE EPR 2 24 33 45 58 80 107 138 171 209 269 328 382 441 506 599 693 3

Cu PVC 2 3 XLPE/EPR 2 3

Al PVC 2 3

17.5 15.5 24 21 32 28 41 36 57 50 76 68 101 89 125 110 151 134 192 171 232 207 269 239

25 33 43 59 79 105 130 157 200 242 281

22 29 38 52 71 93 116 140 179 217 251

18.5 16.5 25 22.0 32 28 44 39 60 53 79 70 97 86 118 104 150 133 181 161 210 186

19.5 16.5 26 23 35 30 44 38 60 52 80 69 105 90 128 111 154 133 194 168 233 201 268 232

23 31 40 54 72 94 115 138 175 210 242

21 28 35 48 64 84 103 124 156 188 216

17.5 15.5 24 21 30 27.0 41 36 54 48 71 62 86 77 104 92 131 116 157 139 181 160

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22 30 40 52 71 96 119 147 179 229 278 322 371 424 500 576

19.5 17.5 27 24 36 32 46 41 63 57 85 76 112 96 138 119 168 144 213 184 258 223 299 259 344 299 392 341 461 403 530 464

26 35 45 62 84 101 126 154 198 241 280 324 371 439 508

24 32 41 57 76 90 112 136 174 211 245 283 323 382 440

21 28 36 49 66 83 103 125 160 195 226 261 298 352 406

18.5 25 25.0 32 44 59 73 90 110 140 170 197 227 259 305 351

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Table 8: Current carrying capacity of cables with PVC or EPR/XLPE insulation (method E-F-G)
Installation method E F

or

Insulation Loaded conductors

Cu XLPE EPR PVC 2 26 36 49 63 86 115 149 185 225 289 352 410 473 542 641 741 22 30 40 51 70 94 119 148 180 232 282 328 379 434 514 593

Al XLPE EPR PVC

Cu XLPE EPR PVC 3 23 32 42 54 75 100 127 158 192 246 298 346 399 456 538 621 18.5 2 34 43 60 80 101 126 153 196 238 276 319 364 430 497

Al Cu XLPE XLPE EPR PVC EPR PVC 2

Al Cu Al XLPE XLPE XLPE EPR PVC EPR PVC EPR PVC 3

S[mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300 400 500 630

28 38 49 67 91 108 135 164 211 257 300 346 397 470 543

23 31 39 54 73 89 111 135 173 210 244 282 322 380 439

24 32 42 58 77 97 120 146 187 227 263 304 347 409 471

19.5 26 33 46 61 78 96 117 150 183 212 245 280 330 381

161 200 242 310 377 437 504 575 679 783 940 1083 1254

131 162 196 251 304 352 406 463 546 629 754 868 1005

121 150 184 237 289 337 389 447 530 613 740 856 996

98 122 149 192 235 273 316 363 430 497 600 694 808

13 169 207 268 328 383 444 510 607 703 823 946 1088

110 137 167 216 264 308 356 409 485 561 656 749 855

103 129 159 206 253 296 343 395 471 547 663 770 899

84 5 105 128 166 203 237 274 315 375 434 526 610 711

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or De
Cu XLPE EPR PVC 3 Al XLPE EPR PVC Cu XLPE EPR 3H 3V 3H PV C 3V XLPE EPR 3H

De

Al PV 3H 3V

3V

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141 176 216 279 342 400 464 533 634 736 868 998 1151

114 143 174 225 275 321 372 427 507 587 689 789 905

107 135 165 215 264 308 358 413 492 571 694 806 942

87 109 133 173 212 247 287 330 392 455 552 640 746

182 226 275 353 430 500 577 661 781 902 1085 1253 1454

161 201 246 318 389 454 527 605 719 833 1008 1169 1362

146 181 219 281 341 396 456 521 615 709 852 982 1138

130 162 197 254 311 362 419 480 569 659 795 920 1070

138 172 210 271 332 387 448 515 611 708 856 991 1154

122 153 188 244 300 351 408 470 561 652 792 921 1077

112 139 169 217 265 308 356 407 482 557 671 775 900

99 124 152 196 241 282 327 376 447 519 629 730 852

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Table 9: Current carrying capacity of cables with mineral insulation
Installation method Metallic sheath temperature 70 C Sheath PVC covered or bare exposed to touch C Metallic sheath temperature 105 C Bare cable not exposed to touch Metallic sheath temperature PVC covered or bare exposed to touch

Loaded conductors

or

or

S[mm2] 1.5 500 V 2.5 4 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 750 V 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240

2 23 31 40 25 34 45 57 77 102 133 163 202 247 296 340 388 440 514

3 19 26 35 21 28 37 48 65 86 112 137 169 207 249 286 327 371 434

3 21 29 38 23 31 41 52 70 92 120 147 181 221 264 303 346 392 457

2 28 38 51 31 42 55 70 96 127 166 203 251 307 369 424 485 550 643

3 24 33 44 26 35 47 59 81 107 140 171 212 260 312 359 410 465 544

3 27 36 47 30 41 53 67 91 119 154 187 230 280 334 383 435 492 572

2 25 33 44 26 36 47 60 82 109 142 174 215 264 317 364 416 472 552

3 21 28 37 22 30 40 51 69 92 120 147 182 223 267 308 352 399 466

Note 1 Note 2 Note 3 Note 4

For single-core cables the sheaths of the cables of the circuit are connected together at both ends. For bare cables exposed to touch, values should be multiplied by 0.9. De is the external diameter of the cable. For metallic sheath temperature 105 C no correction for grouping need to be applied.

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E or F 70 C Metallic sheath temperature 105 C Bare cable not exposed to touch e Metallic sheath temperature 70 C PVC covered or bare exposed to touch

G Metallic sheath temperature 105 C Bare cable not exposed to touch

or

or

or

or

De De

De De
3 33.0 33 43 56 35 47 61 78 105 137 178 216 266 323 385 441 498 557 624 3 37.0 37 49 64 40 54 70 89 120 157 204 248 370 441 505 565 629 704 304

3 23 31 41 26 34 45 57 77 102 132 161 198 241 289 331 377 426 496

2 31 41 54 33 45 60 76 104 137 179 220 272 333 400 460 526 596 697

3 26 35 46 28 38 50 64 87 115 150 184 228 279 335 385 441 500 584

3 29 39 51 32 43 56 71 96 127 164 200 247 300 359 411 469 530 617

3 26 34 45 28 37 49 62 84 110 142 173 213 259 309 353 400 446 497

3 29 39 51 32 43 56 71 95 125 162 197 242 294 351 402 454 507 565

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Installation in ground: choice of the cross section according to cable carrying capacity and type of installation
The current carrying capacity of a cable buried in the ground is calculated by using this formula:

I z = I 0 k1k 2k 3 = I 0 k tot
where: I0 is the current carrying capacity of the single conductor for installation in the ground at 20C reference temperature; k1 is the correction factor if the temperature of the ground is other than 20C; k2 is the correction factor for adjacent cables; k3 is the correction factor if the soil thermal resistivity is different from the reference value, 2.5 Km/W. Correction factor k1 The current carrying capacity of buried cables refers to a ground temperature of 20 C. If the ground temperature is different, use the correction factor k1 shown in Table 10 according to the insulation material.

Table 10: Correction factors for ambient ground temperatures other than 20 C
Ground temperature C 10 15 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 Insulation PVC 1.10 1.05 0.95 0.89 0.84 0.77 0.71 0.63 0.55 0.45 XLPE and EPR 1.07 1.04 0.96 0.93 0.89 0.85 0.80 0.76 0.71 0.65 0.60 0.53 0.46 0.38

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Correction factor k2 The cable current carrying capacity is influenced by the presence of other cables installed nearby. The heat dissipation of a single cable is different from that of the same cable installed next to the other ones. The correction factor k2 is obtained by the formula:
' ' k2 = k 2 . k 2'

Tables 11, 12, and 13 show the factor k2 values for single-core and multi-core cables that are laid directly in the ground or which are installed in buried ducts, according to their distance from other cables or the distance between the ducts.

Table 11: Reduction factors for cables laid directly in the ground
Cable to cable clearance (a) Number of circuits 2 3 4 5 6 Nil (cables touching) 0.75 0.65 0.60 0.55 0.50 One cable diameter 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.55 0.55 0.125 m 0.85 0.75 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.25 m 0.90 0.80 0.75 0.70 0.70 0.5 m 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.80 0.80

Multi-core cables

Single-core cables

NOTE The given values apply to an installation depth of 0.7 m and a soil thermal resistivity of 2.5 Km/W.

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Table 12: Reduction factors for multi-core cables laid in single way ducts in the ground
Cable to cable clearance (a) Number of circuits 2 3 4 5 6 Nil (cables touching) 0.85 0.75 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.25 m 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.5 m 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.85 0.80 1.0 m 0.95 0.95 0.90 0.90 0.90

Multi-core cables

a
NOTE The given values apply to an installation depth of 0.7 m and a soil thermal resistivity of 2.5 Km/W.

Table 13: Reduction factors for single-core cables laid in single way ducts in the ground
Number of single-core circuits of two or three cables 2 3 4 5 6 Duct to duct clearance (a) Nil (ducts touching) 0.80 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.60 0.25 m 0.90 0.80 0.75 0.70 0.70 0.5 m 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.80 0.80 1.0 m 0.95 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90

Single-core cables

NOTE The given values apply to an installation depth of 0.7 m and a soil thermal resistivity of 2.5 Km/W.

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For correction factor k2: for cables laid directly in the ground or if there are not other conductors within the same duct, the value of k2 is 1; if several conductors of similar sizes are present in the same duct (for the meaning of group of similar conductors, see the paragraphs above), k2 is obtained from the first row of Table 5; if the conductors are not of similar size, the correction factor is calculated by using this formula:
' k 2' =

1 n

where: n is the number of circuits in the duct. Correction factor k3 Soil thermal resistivity influences the heat dissipation of the cable. Soil with low thermal resistivity facilitates heat dissipation, whereas soil with high thermal resistivity limits heat dissipation. IEC 60364-5-52 states as reference value for the soil thermal resistivity 2.5 Km/W.

Table 14: Correction factors for soil thermal resistivities other than 2.5 Km/W
Thermal resistivities Km/W Correction factor 1 1.18 1.5 1.1 2 1.05 2.5 1 3 0.96

Note 1: the overall accuracy of correction factors is within 5%. Note 2: the correction factors are applicable to cables drawn into buried ducts; for cables laid direct in the ground the correction factors for thermal resistivities less than 2.5 Km/W will be higher. Where more precise values are required they may be calculated by methods given in IEC 60287. Note 3: the correction factors are applicable to ducts buried at depths of up to 0.8 m.

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To summarize: Use this procedure to determine the cross section of the cable: 1. from Table 10, determine the correction factor k1 according to the insulation material and the ground temperature; 2. use Table 11, Table 12, Table 13 or the formula for groups of non-similar cables to determine the correction factor k2 according to the distance between cables or ducts; 3. from Table 14 determine factor k3 corresponding to the soil thermal resistivity; 4. calculate the value of the current Ib by dividing the load current Ib (or the rated current of the protective device) by the product of the correction factors calculated:
' Ib =

Ib I = b k1k2 k 3 k tot

5. from Table 15, determine the cross section of the cable with I0 Ib, according to the method of installation, the insulation and conductive material and the number of live conductors; 6. the actual cable current carrying capacity is calculated by.

I z = I 0 k 1k 2 k 3
Table 15: Current carrying capacity of cables buried in the ground
Installation method D

Conductor Insulation Loaded conductors 2 26 34 44 56 73 95 121 146 173 213 252 287 324 363 419 474 XLPE EPR 3 22 29 37 46 61 79 101 122 144 178 211 240 271 304 351 396

Cu PVC 2 22 29 38 47 63 81 104 125 148 183 216 246 278 312 361 408 3 18 24 31 39 52 67 86 103 122 151 179 203 230 258 297 336 2 XLPE EPR 3

Al PVC 2 3

S[mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

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26 34 42 56 73 93 112 132 163 193 220 249 279 322 364

22 29 36 47 61 78 94 112 138 164 186 210 236 272 308

22 29 36 48 62 80 96 113 140 166 189 213 240 277 313

18.5 24 30 40 52 66 80 94 117 138 157 178 200 230 260

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selection of wiring systems table 1 erection of wiring systems table 2

Method of installation table 3 Ib

D method?

yes

Ground temperature <> 20 C?

yes
k 1 from table 10

no
k 1 from table 4

no
k1 = 1

yes

Ambient air temperature <> 30 C?

no
k1 = 1 cables laid directly in the ground?

yes

k 2 ' from table 11 (k 2 ''=1)

no
for cables?

yes
k2 = 1

yes
multi-core cable?

no
similar sections?

no
k 2 ' from table 13 k 2 ' from table 12

no
k 2 '' = 1 n

yes yes no

k 2 from table 7

multi-core cable?

single layer?

more than one cable per conduit?

yes no
k 2 '' =

no
k 2 from table 6

yes
k 2 from table 5 k 2 ''=1

yes
k 2 '' from table 6

k tot =k 1 *k 2

I' b =I b /k tot

k tot =k 1 *k 2 *k 3 k 2 =k 2 '*k 2 ''

table current carrying capacity I 0 > I' b

Thermal resistivity <> 2.5 Km/W?

yes
k 3 from table 14

no
k3 = 1 S [mm2 ] I z = I 0 *k tot

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Note on current carrying capacity tables and loaded conductors Tables 8, 9 and 15 provide the current carrying capacity of loaded conductors (current carrying conductors) under normal service conditions. In single-phase circuits, the number of loaded conductors is two. In balanced or slightly unbalanced three-phase circuits the number of loaded conductors is three, since the current in the neutral conductor is negligible. In three-phase systems with high unbalance, where the neutral conductor in a multi-core cable carries current as a result of an unbalance in the phase currents the temperature rise due to the neutral current is offset by the reduction in the heat generated by one or more of the phase conductors. In this case the conductor size shall be chosen on the basis of the highest phase current. In all cases the neutral conductor shall have an adequate cross section.

Effect of harmonic currents on balanced three-phase systems: reduction factors for harmonic currents in fourcore and five-core cables with four cores carrying current
Where the neutral conductor carries current without a corresponding reduction in load of the phase conductors, the current flowing in the neutral conductor shall be taken into account in ascertaining the current-carrying capacity of the circuit. This neutral current is due to the phase currents having a harmonic content which does not cancel in the neutral. The most significant harmonic which does not cancel in the neutral is usually the third harmonic. The magnitude of the neutral current due to the third harmonic may exceed the magnitude of the power frequency phase current. In such a case the neutral current will have a significant effect on the current-carrying capacity of the cables in the circuit.

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Equipment likely to cause significant harmonic currents are, for example, fluorescent lighting banks and dc power supplies such as those found in computers (for further information on harmonic disturbances see the IEC 61000). The reduction factors given in Table 16 only apply in the balanced three-phase circuits (the current in the fourth conductor is due to harmonics only) to cables where the neutral conductor is within a four-core or five-core cable and is of the same material and cross-sectional area as the phase conductors. These reduction factors have been calculated based on third harmonic currents. If significant, i.e. more than 10 %, higher harmonics (e.g. 9th, 12th, etc.) are expected or there is an unbalance between phases of more than 50 %, then lower reduction factors may be applicable: these factors can be calculated only by taking into account the real shape of the current in the loaded phases. Where the neutral current is expected to be higher than the phase current then the cable size should be selected on the basis of the neutral current. Where the cable size selection is based on a neutral current which is not significantly higher than the phase current, it is necessary to reduce the tabulated current carrying capacity for three loaded conductors. If the neutral current is more than 135 % of the phase current and the cable size is selected on the basis of the neutral current, then the three phase conductors will not be fully loaded. The reduction in heat generated by the phase conductors offsets the heat generated by the neutral conductor to the extent that it is not necessary to apply any reduction factor to the current carrying capacity for three loaded conductors. Table 16: Reduction factors for harmonic currents in four-core and five-core cables
Third harmonic content of phase current % Size selection is based on phase current 1 Reduction factor Current to take in account for the cable selection Ib Size selection is based on neutral current Current to take in account for the cable selection Ib -

0 15

I 'b =
I 'b =

Ib k tot

15 33

0.86

Ib k tot . 0.86
-

0.86

33 45

I'b =

IN 0.86

> 45

I 'b = I N

Where IN is the current flowing in the neutral calculated as follows: Ib is the load current; ktot is the total correction factor; kIII is the third harmonic content of phase current;

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Example of cable dimensioning in a balanced threephase circuit without harmonics
Dimensioning of a cable with the following characteristics: conductor material: : copper insulation material: type of cable: installation: : : : PVC multi-core cables bunched on horizontal perforated tray 100 A

load current:

Installation conditions: ambient temperature: adjacent circuits with

40 C

a) three-phase circuit consisting of 4 single-core cables, 4x50 mm2; b) three-phase circuit consisting of one multi-core cable, 1x(3x50) mm2; c) three-phase circuit consisting of 9 single-core (3 per phase) cables, 9x95 mm2; d) single-phase circuit consisting of 2 single-core cables, 2x70 mm2.

a b

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Procedure:
Type of installation In Table 3, it is possible to find the reference number of the installation and the method of installation to be used for the calculations. In this example, the reference number is 31, which corresponds to method E (multi-core cable on tray). Correction factor of temperature k1 From Table 4, for a temperature of 40 C and PVC insulation material, k1 = 0.87.

k 1 = 0.87
Correction factor for adjacent cables k2 For the multi-core cables grouped on the perforated tray see Table 5. As a first step, the number of circuits or multi-core cables present shall be determined; given that: each circuit a), b) and d) constitute a separate circuit; circuit c) consists of three circuits, since it is composed by three cables in parallel per phase; the cable to be dimensioned is a multi-core cable and therefore constitutes a single circuit; the total number of circuits is 7. Referring to the row for the arrangement (cables bunched) and to the column for the number of circuits (7)

k 2 = 0.54
After k1 and k2 have been determined, Ib is calculated by:

I 'b =

Ib 100 = = 212.85A k1k2 0.87. 0.54

From Table 8, for a multi-core copper cable with PVC insulation, method of installation E, with three loaded conductors, a cross section with current carrying capacity of I0 Ib = 212.85 A, is obtained. A 95 mm2 cross section cable can carry, under Standard reference conditions, 238 A. The current carrying capacity, according to the actual conditions of installation, is Iz = 238 . 0.87. 0.54 = 111.81 A

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Example of dimensioning a cable in a balanced threephase circuit with a significant third-harmonic content
Dimensioning of a cable with the following characteristics: conductor material: : copper insulation material: type of cable: installation: load current: Installation conditions: ambient temperature: no adjacent circuits. : 30 C : : : : PVC multi-core layer on horizontal perforated tray 115 A

Procedure:
Type of installation On Table 3, it is possible to find the reference number of the installation and the method of installation to be used for the calculations. In this example, the reference number is 31, which corresponds to method E (multi-core cable on tray). Temperature correction factor k1 From Table 4, for a temperature of 30 C and PVC insulation material

k1 = 1
Correction factor for adjacent cables k2 As there are no adjacent cables, so

k2 = 1
After k1 and k2 have been determined, Ib is calculated by:

I 'b =

Ib = 115 A k1k 2

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If no harmonics are present, from Table 8, for a multi-core copper cable with PVC insulation, method of installation E, with three loaded conductors, a cross section with current carrying capacity of I0 Ib = 115 A, is obtained. A 35 mm2 cross section cable can carry, under Standard reference conditions, 126 A. The current carrying capacity, according to the actual conditions of installation, is still 126 A, since the value of factors k1 and k2 is 1. The third harmonic content is assumed to be 28%. Table 16 shows that for a third harmonic content of 28% the cable must be dimensioned for the current that flows through the phase conductors, but a reduction factor of 0.86 must be applied. The current Ib becomes:
I' = b Ib 115 = = 133.7 A k1 . k 2 . 0.86 0.86

From Table 8, a 50 mm2 cable with carrying capacity of 153 A shall be selected. If the third harmonic content is 40 %, Table 16 shows that the cable shall be dimensioned according to the current of the neutral conductor and a reduction factor of 0.86 must be applied. The current in the neutral conductor is:
IN = Ib . . 3 k III = 115. 3 . 0.4 = 138 A ktot

and the value of current Ib is:

I 'b = 138 IN = = 160.5 A 0.86 0.86

From Table 8, a 70 mm2 cable with 196 A current carrying capacity shall be selected. If the third harmonic content is 60 %, Table 16 shows that the cable shall be dimensioned according to the current of the neutral conductor, but a reduction factor of 1 must be applied. The current in the neutral conductor is:
IN = Ib . . 3 kIII = 115. 3 . 0.6 = 207A ktot

and current Ib is:

I 'b = I N = 207A

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2.2.2 Voltage drop

In an electrical installation it is important to evaluate voltage drops from the point of supply to the load. The performance of a device may be impaired if supplied with a voltage different from its rated voltage. For example: motors: the torque is proportional to the square of the supply voltage; therefore, if the voltage drops, the starting torque shall also decrease, making it more difficult to start up motors; the maximum torque shall also decrease; incandescent lamps: the more the voltage drops the weaker the beam becomes and the light takes on a reddish tone; discharge lamps: in general, they are not very sensitive to small variations in voltage, but in certain cases, great variation may cause them to switch off; electronic appliances: they are very sensitive to variations in voltage and that is why they are fitted with stabilizers; electromechanical devices: the reference Standard states that devices such as contactors and auxiliary releases have a minimum voltage below which their performances cannot be guaranteed. For a contactor, for example, the holding of the contacts becomes unreliable below 85% of the rated voltage. To limit these problems the Standards set the following limits: IEC 60364-5-52 Electrical installations of buildings. Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Wiring systems Clause 525 states that in the absence of other considerations it is recommended that in practice the voltage drop between the origin of consumers installation and the equipment should not be greater than 4% of the rated voltage of the installation. Other considerations include start-up time for motors and equipment with high inrush current. Temporary conditions such as voltage transients and voltage variation due to abnormal operation may be disregarded. IEC 60204-1Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines General requirements Clause 13.5 recommends that: the voltage drop from the point of supply to the load shall not exceed 5% of the rated voltage under normal operating conditions. IEC 60364-7-714 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations or locations - External lighting installations Clause 714.512 requires that the voltage drop in normal service shall be compatible with the conditions arising from the starting current of the lamps.

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Voltage drop calculation For an electrical conductor with impedance Z, the voltage drop is calculated by the following formula: L (1) U = kZIb = kIb ( r cos + x sin ) [V] n where k is a coefficient equal to: - 2 for single-phase and two-phase systems; for three-phase systems; Ib [A] is the load current; if no information are available, the cable carrying capacity Iz shall be considered; L [km] is the length of the conductor; n is the number of conductors in parallel per phase; r [/km] is the resistance of the single cable per kilometre; x [/km] is the reactance of the single cable per kilometre; cos is the power factor of the load: sin

= 1 - cos 2 .

Normally, the percentage value in relation to the rated value Ur is calculated by:

u% =

U 100 Ur

(2)

Resistance and reactance values per unit of length are set out on the following table by cross-sectional area and cable formation, for 50 Hz; in case of 60 Hz, the reactance value shall be multiplied by 1.2.

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Table 1: Resistance and reactance per unit of length of copper cables
single-core cable r[/km] x[/km] @ 80 [C] 14.8 0.168 8.91 0.156 5.57 0.143 3.71 0.135 2.24 0.119 1.41 0.112 0.889 0.106 0.641 0.101 0.473 0.101 0.328 0.0965 0.236 0.0975 0.188 0.0939 0.153 0.0928 0.123 0.0908 0.0943 0.0902 0.0761 0.0895 two-core/three-core cable r[/km] x[/km] @ 80 [C] 15.1 0.118 9.08 0.109 5.68 0.101 3.78 0.0955 2.27 0.0861 1.43 0.0817 0.907 0.0813 0.654 0.0783 0.483 0.0779 0.334 0.0751 0.241 0.0762 0.191 0.074 0.157 0.0745 0.125 0.0742 0.0966 0.0752 0.078 0.075

S [mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

Table 2: Resistance and reactance per unit of length of aluminium cables

S [mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300 single-core cable r[/km] x[/km] @ 80 [C] 24.384 0.168 14.680 0.156 9.177 0.143 6.112 0.135 3.691 0.119 2.323 0.112 1.465 0.106 1.056 0.101 0.779 0.101 0.540 0.0965 0.389 0.0975 0,310 0.0939 0.252 0.0928 0.203 0.0908 0.155 0.0902 0.125 0.0895 two-core/three-core cable r[/km] x[/km] @ 80 [C] 24.878 0.118 14.960 0.109 9.358 0.101 6.228 0.0955 3.740 0.0861 2.356 0.0817 1.494 0.0813 1.077 0.0783 0.796 0.0779 0.550 0.0751 0.397 0.0762 0.315 0.074 0.259 0.0745 0.206 0.0742 0.159 0.0752 0.129 0.075

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The following tables show the Ux [V/(A.km)] values by cross section and formation of the cable according to the most common cos values. Table 3: Specific voltage drop at cos = 1 for copper cables
cos = 1 single-core cable single-phase three-phase 29.60 25.63 17.82 15.43 11.14 9.65 7.42 6.43 4.48 3.88 2.82 2.44 1.78 1.54 1.28 1.11 0.95 0.82 0.66 0.57 0.47 0.41 0.38 0.33 0.31 0.27 0.25 0.21 0.19 0.16 0.15 0.13 two-core cable three-core cable single-phase three-phase 30.20 26.15 18.16 15.73 11.36 9.84 7.56 6.55 4.54 3.93 2.86 2.48 1.81 1.57 1.31 1.13 0.97 0.84 0.67 0.58 0.48 0.42 0.38 0.33 0.31 0.27 0.25 0.22 0.19 0.17 0.16 0.14

S[mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

Table 4: Specific voltage drop at cos = 0.9 for copper cables

cos = 0.9 single-core cable single-phase three-phase 26.79 23.20 16.17 14.01 10.15 8.79 6.80 5.89 4.14 3.58 2.64 2.28 1.69 1.47 1.24 1.08 0.94 0.81 0.67 0.58 0.51 0.44 0.42 0.36 0.36 0.31 0.30 0.26 0.25 0.22 0.22 0.19 two-core cable three-core cable single-phase three-phase 27.28 23.63 16.44 14.24 10.31 8.93 6.89 5.96 4.16 3.60 2.65 2.29 1.70 1.48 1.25 1.08 0.94 0.81 0.67 0.58 0.50 0.43 0.41 0.35 0.35 0.30 0.29 0.25 0.24 0.21 0.21 0.18

S[mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

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Table 5: Specific voltage drop at cos = 0.85 for copper cables
cos = 0.85 single-core cable single-phase three-phase 25.34 21.94 15.31 13.26 9.62 8.33 6.45 5.59 3.93 3.41 2.51 2.18 1.62 1.41 1.20 1.04 0.91 0.79 0.66 0.57 0.50 0.44 0.42 0.36 0.36 0.31 0.30 0.26 0.26 0.22 0.22 0.19 two-core cable three-core cable single-phase three-phase 25.79 22.34 15.55 13.47 9.76 8.45 6.53 5.65 3.95 3.42 2.52 2.18 1.63 1.41 1.19 1.03 0.90 0.78 0.65 0.56 0.49 0.42 0.40 0.35 0.35 0.30 0.29 0.25 0.24 0.21 0.21 0.18

S[mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

Table 6: Specific voltage drop at cos = 0.8 for copper cables

cos = 0.8 single-core cable single-phase three-phase 23.88 20.68 14.44 12.51 9.08 7.87 6.10 5.28 3.73 3.23 2.39 2.07 1.55 1.34 1.15 0.99 0.88 0.76 0.64 0.55 0.49 0.43 0.41 0.36 0.36 0.31 0.31 0.26 0.26 0.22 0.23 0.20 two-core cable three-core cable single-phase three-phase 24.30 21.05 14.66 12.69 9.21 7.98 6.16 5.34 3.74 3.23 2.39 2.07 1.55 1.34 1.14 0.99 0.87 0.75 0.62 0.54 0.48 0.41 0.39 0.34 0.34 0.29 0.29 0.25 0.24 0.21 0.21 0.19

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Table 7: Specific voltage drop at cos=0.75 for copper cables
cos = 0.75 single-core cable single-phase three-phase 22.42 19.42 13.57 11.75 8.54 7.40 5.74 4.97 3.52 3.05 2.26 1.96 1.47 1.28 1.10 0.95 0.84 0.73 0.62 0.54 0.48 0.42 0.41 0.35 0.35 0.31 0.30 0.26 0.26 0.23 0.23 0.20 two-core cable three-core cable single-phase three-phase 22.81 19.75 13.76 11.92 8.65 7.49 5.80 5.02 3.52 3.05 2.25 1.95 1.47 1.27 1.08 0.94 0.83 0.72 0.60 0.52 0.46 0.40 0.38 0.33 0.33 0.29 0.29 0.25 0.24 0.21 0.22 0.19

S[mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

Table 8: Specific voltage drop at cos = 1 for aluminium cables

cos = 1 single-core cable single-phase three-phase 48.77 42.23 29.36 25.43 18.35 15.89 12.22 10.59 7.38 6.39 4.65 4.02 2.93 2.54 2.11 1.83 1.56 1.35 1.08 0.94 0.78 0.67 0.62 0.54 0.50 0.44 0.41 0.35 0.31 0.27 0.25 0.22 two-core cable three-core cable single-phase three-phase 49.76 43.09 29.92 25.91 18.72 16.21 12.46 10.79 7.48 6.48 4.71 4.08 2.99 2.59 2.15 1.87 1.59 1.38 1.10 0.95 0.79 0.69 0.63 0.55 0.52 0.45 0.41 0.36 0.32 0.28 0.26 0.22

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Table 9: Specific voltage drop at cos = 0.9 for aluminium cables
cos = 0.9 single-core cable single-phase three-phase 44.04 38.14 26.56 23.00 16.64 14.41 11.12 9.63 6.75 5.84 4.28 3.71 2.73 2.36 1.99 1.72 1.49 1.29 1.06 0.92 0.78 0.68 0.64 0.55 0.53 0.46 0.44 0.38 0.36 0.31 0.30 0.26 two-core cable three-core cable single-phase three-phase 44.88 38.87 27.02 23.40 16.93 14.66 11.29 9.78 6.81 5.89 4.31 3.73 2.76 2.39 2.01 1.74 1.50 1.30 1.06 0.91 0.78 0.68 0.63 0.55 0.53 0.46 0.44 0.38 0.35 0.30 0.30 0.26

S[mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

Table 10: Specific voltage drop at cos = 0.85 for aluminium cables
cos = 0.85 single-core cable single-phase three-phase 41.63 36.05 25.12 21.75 15.75 13.64 10.53 9.12 6.40 5.54 4.07 3.52 2.60 2.25 1.90 1.65 1.43 1.24 1.02 0.88 0.76 0.66 0.63 0.54 0.53 0.46 0.44 0.38 0.36 0.31 0.31 0.27 two-core cable three-core cable single-phase three-phase 42.42 36.73 25.55 22.12 16.02 13.87 10.69 9.26 6.45 5.58 4.09 3.54 2.63 2.27 1.91 1.66 1.43 1.24 1.01 0.88 0.76 0.65 0.61 0.53 0.52 0.45 0,43 0.37 0.35 0.30 0.30 0.26

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Table 11: Specific voltage drop at cos = 0.8 for aluminium cables
cos = 0.8 single-core cable single-phase three-phase 39.22 33.96 23.67 20.50 14.85 12.86 9.94 8.61 6.05 5.24 3.85 3.34 2.47 2.14 1.81 1.57 1.37 1.18 0.98 0.85 0.74 0.64 0.61 0.53 0.51 0.45 0.43 0.38 0.36 0.31 0.31 0.27 two-core cable three-core cable single-phase three-phase 39.95 34.59 24.07 20.84 15.09 13.07 10.08 8.73 6.09 5.27 3.87 3.35 2.49 2.16 1.82 1.57 1.37 1.18 0.97 0.84 0.73 0.63 0.59 0.51 0.50 0.44 0.42 0.36 0.34 0.30 0.30 0.26

S[mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

Table 12: Specific voltage drop at cos = 0.75 for aluminium cables
cos = 0.75 single-core cable single-phase three-phase 36.80 31.87 22.23 19.25 13.95 12.08 9.35 8.09 5.69 4.93 3.63 3.15 2.34 2.02 1.72 1.49 1.30 1.13 0.94 0.81 0.71 0.62 0.59 0.51 0.50 0.43 0.42 0.37 0.35 0.31 0.31 0.27 two-core cable three-core cable single-phase three-phase 37.47 32.45 22.58 19.56 14.17 12.27 9.47 8.20 5.72 4.96 3.64 3.15 2.35 2.03 1.72 1.49 1.30 1.12 0.92 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.57 0.49 0.49 0.42 0.41 0.35 0.34 0.29 0.29 0.25

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Example 1 To calculate a voltage drop on a three-phase cable with the following specifications: rated voltage: 400 V; cable length: 25 m; cable formation: single-core copper cable, 3x50 mm2; load current Ib: 100 A; power factor cos: 0.9. From Table 4, for a 50 mm2 single-core cable it is possible to read that a Ux voltage drop corresponds to 0.81 V/(Akm). By multiplying this value by the length in km and by the current in A, it results:
U = U x . I b . L = 0.81 . 100 . 0.025 = 2.03 V

which corresponds to this percentage value:

u% =

U . 2.03 . 100 = 100 = 0.51% 400 Ur

Example 2 To calculate a voltage drop on a three-phase cable with the following specifications: rated voltage: 690 V; cable length: 50 m; cable formation: multi-core copper cable, 2x(3x10) mm2; load current Ib: 50 A; power factor cos: 0.85. From Table 5, for a multi-core 10 mm2 cable it is possible to read that Ux voltage drop corresponds to 3.42 V/(Akm). By multiplying this value by the length in km and by the current in A, and by dividing it by the number of cables in parallel, it results: 0.05 L U = U x . I b . = 3.42. 50 . = 4.28 V 2 2 which corresponds to this percentage value:

u% =

U . 4.28 . 100 = 100 = 0.62% 690 Ur

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Method for defining the cross section of the conductor according to voltage drop in the case of long cables In the case of long cables, or if particular design specifications impose low limits for maximum voltage drops, the verification using as reference the cross section calculated on the basis of thermal considerations (calculation according to chapter 2.2.1 Current carrying capacity and methods of installation) may have a negative result. To define the correct cross section, the maximum Uxmax value calculated by using the formula: u%.U r U x max = (3) 100. I b . L is compared with the corresponding values on Tables 412 by choosing the smallest cross section with a Ux value lower than Uxmax. Example: Supply of a three-phase load with Pu = 35 kW (Ur=400 V, fr= 50 Hz, cos=0.9) with a 140 m cable installed on a perforated tray, consisting of a multi-core copper cable with EPR insulation. Maximum permitted voltage drop 2%. Load current Ib is:

Ib =

P 35000 u = = 56 A 3 .U r . cos 3 . 400. 0.9

The Table 8 of Chapter 2.2.1 shows S = 10 mm2. From Table 4, for the multi-core 10 mm2 cable it is possible to read that the voltage drop per A and per km is 3.60 V/(Akm). By multiplying this value by the length in km and by the current in A, it results:

U = 3.60. I b . L = 3.6 . 56. 0.14 = 28.2 V

which corresponds to this percentage value:

u% =
This value is too high. Formula (3) shows:

U . 28.2 . 100 = 100 = 7.05% 400 Ur

U x max =

u% .U r 2% . 400 = = 1.02 V/(A . km) 100 . I b . L 100 . 56 . 0.14

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From Table 4 a cross section of 50 mm2 can be chosen. For this cross section Ux = 0.81< 1.02 V/(Akm). By using this value it results: U = U x . I b . L = 0.81. 56 . 0.14 = 6.35 V This corresponds to a percentage value of: U . 6.35 . u% = 100 = 100 = 1.6% 400 Ur
2.2.3 Joule-effect losses

Joule-effect losses are due to the electrical resistance of the cable. The lost energy is dissipated in heat and contributes to the heating of the conductor and of the environment. A first estimate of three-phase losses is:

Pj =

2 3. r . I b . L [W] 1000

whereas single-phase losses are:

Pj =

2 2.r . I b . L [W] 1000

where: Ib is the load current [A]; r is the phase resistance per unit of length of the cable at 80 C [/km] (see Table 1); L is the cable length [m]. Table 1: Resistance values [/km] of single-core and multi-core cables in copper and aluminium at 80 C
Single-core cable S [mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300 Cu 14.8 8.91 5.57 3.71 2.24 1.41 0.889 0.641 0.473 0.328 0.236 0.188 0.153 0.123 0.0943 0.0761 AI 24.384 14.680 9.177 6.112 3.691 2.323 1.465 1.056 0.779 0.540 0.389 0.310 0.252 0.203 0.155 0.125 Two-core/three-core cable Cu 15.1 9.08 5.68 3.78 2.27 1.43 0.907 0.654 0.483 0.334 0.241 0.191 0.157 0.125 0.0966 0.078 AI 24.878 14.960 9.358 6.228 3.740 2.356 1.494 1.077 0.796 0.550 0.397 0.315 0.259 0.206 0.159 0.129

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2.3 Protection against overload
The Standard IEC 60364-4-43 Electrical installation of buildings - Protection against overcurrent specifies coordination between conductors and overload protective devices (normally placed at the beginning of the conductor to be protected) so that it shall satisfy the two following conditions:

I b In I z I2 1.45 . Iz

(1) (2)

Where: Ib is the current for which the circuit is dimensioned; Iz is the continuous current carrying capacity of the cable; In is the rated current of the protective device; for adjustable protective releases, the rated current In is the set current; I2 is the current ensuring effective operation in the conventional time of the protective device.

In

I2

According to condition (1) to correctly choose the protective device, it is necessary to check that the circuit-breaker has a rated (or set) current that is: higher than the load current, to prevent unwanted tripping; lower than the current carrying capacity of the cable, to prevent cable overload. The Standard allows an overload current that may be up to 45% greater than the current carrying capacity of the cable but only for a limited period (conventional trip time of the protective device). The verification of condition (2) is not necessary in the case of circuit-breakers because the protective device is automatically tripped if: I2 = 1.3In for circuit-breakers complying with IEC 60947-2 (circuit-breakers for industrial use); I2 = 1.45In for circuit-breakers complying with IEC 60898 (circuit-breakers for household and similar installations). Therefore, for circuit-breakers, if In Iz, the formula I2 1.45Iz will also be verified. When the protective device is a fuse, it is also essential to check formula (2) because IEC 60269-2-1 on Low-voltage fuses states that a 1.6In current must automatically melt the fuse. In this case, formula (2) becomes 1.6In 1.45Iz or In 0.9Iz. To sum up: to carry out protection against overload by a fuse, the following

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To summarize: to carry out by a fuse protection against overload, the following must be achieved:

Ib In 0.9 .Iz
and this means that the cable is not fully exploited.

Ib

Iz

In
Circuit-breaker: choice of rated current

Ib

0.9 Iz

In
Fuse: choice of rated current Where the use of a single conductor per phase is not feasible, and the currents in the parallel conductors are unequal, the design current and requirements for overload protection for each conductor shall be considered individually. Examples Example 1 Load specifications Pr = 70 kW; Ur = 400 V; cos = 0.9; three-phase load so Ib = 112 A Cable specifications Iz = 134 A Protective device specifications T1B160 TMD In 125; set current I1 = 125 A

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Example 2 Load specifications Pr = 80 kW; cos = 0.9; Ur = 400 V; three-phase load so Ib = 128 A Cable specifications Iz = 171 A Protective device specifications T2N160 PR221DS-LS In 160; set current I1 = 0.88 x In = 140.8 A

Example 3 Load specifications Pr = 100 kW; cos = 0.9; Ur = 400 V ; three-phase load so Ib = 160 A Cable specifications Iz = 190 A Protective device specifications T3N250 TMD R200 In 200; set current I1 = 0.9 x In = 180 A Example 4 Load specifications Pr = 25 kW; cos = 0.9; Ur = 230 V ; single-phase load so Ib = 121 A Cable specifications Iz = 134 A Protective device specifications T1B160 1P TMF In 125

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2.4 Protection against short-circuit
A cable is protected against short-circuit if the specific let-through energy of the protective device (I2t) is lower or equal to the withstood energy of the cable (k2S2):

I2t k 2S2 (1)

where I2t is the specific let-through energy of the protective device which can be read on the curves supplied by the manufacturer (see Electrical installation handbook, Vol. 1, Chapter 3.4 Specific let-through energy curves) or from a direct calculation in the case of devices that are not limiting and delaying; S is the cable cross section [mm2]; in the case of conductors in parallel it is the cross section of the single conductor; k is a factor that depends on the cable insulating and conducting material. The values of the most common installations are shown in Table 1; for a more detailed calculation, see Annex D.

Table 1: Values of k for phase conductor

Conductor insulation PVC 300 mm2 Initial temperature C Final temperature C Material of conductor: Copper Aluminium tin-soldered joints in copper conductors
a

PVC >300 mm2 70 140 103 68 -

EPR XLPE 90 250 143 94 -

Rubber 60 C 60 200 141 93 -

Mineral PVC 70 160 115 Bare 105 250 135/115 a -

70 160 115 76 115

This value shall be used for bare cables exposed to touch.

NOTE 2 The nominal current of the short-circuit protective device may be greater than the current carrying capacity of the cable. NOTE 3 The above factors are based on IEC 60724.

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Table 2 shows the maximum withstood energy for cables according to the cross section, the conductor material and the type of insulation, which are calculated by using the parameters of Table 1.

Table 2: Maximum withstood energy for cables k2 S2 [(kA)2 s]

Cross section [mm2 ] Cable PVC Cu Al EPR/XLPE Cu Al Rubber Cu Al k 115 76 143 94 141 93 1.5 2.9810 1.3010 4.6010 1.9910 4.4710 1.9510
-2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2

2.5 8.2710 3.6110 1.2810 5.5210 1.2410 5.4110

-2 -2 -1 -2 -1 -2

4 2.1210 9.2410 3.2710 1.4110 3.1810 1.3810

-1 -2 -1 -1 -1 -1

6 4.7610 2.0810 7.3610 3.1810 7.1610 3.1110

-1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1

10 1.32 5.7810 2.04 8.8410 1.99 8.6510

-1 -1 -1

16 3.39 1.48 5.23 2.26 5.09 2.21

25 8.27 3.61 1.2810 5.52 1.2410 5.41

1 1

35 1.6210 7.08 2.5110 1.0810 2.4410 1.0610

1 1 1 1 1

Cross section [mm2 ] Cable PVC Cu Al EPR/XLPE Cu Al Cu Al k 115 76 143 94 141 93 50 3.3110 1.4410 5.1110 2.2110 4.9710 2.1610
1 1 1 1 1 1

70 6.4810 2.8310 1.0010 4.3310 9.7410 4.2410

1 1 1 1 1 1

95 1.1910 5.2110 1.8510 7.9710 1.7910 7.8110

2 1 1 1 1 1

120 1.9010 8.3210 2.9410 1.2710 2.8610 1.2510

2 1 2 2 2 2

150 2.9810 1.3010 4.6010 1.9910 4.4710 1.9510

2 2 2 2 2 2

185 4.5310 1.9810 7.0010 3.0210 6.8010 2.9610

2 2 2 2 2 2

240 7.6210 3.3310 1.1810 5.0910 1.1510 4.9810

2 2 3 2 3 2

300 1.1910 5.2010 1.8410 7.9510 1.7910 7.7810

3 2 3 2 3 2

G2

The formula (1) must be verified along the whole length of the cable. Due to the shape of the specific let-through energy curve of a circuit breaker, it is generally sufficient to verify formula (1) only for the maximum and minimum short-circuit current that may affect the cable. The maximum value is normally the value of the three-phase short-circuit current at the beginning of the line, while the minimum value is the value of the phase to neutral short-circuit current (phase to phase if the neutral conductor is not distributed) or phase to earth at the end of the cable.

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[(KA)2s] 102

10

10-1

10-2

10-3

10-1

10

[KA]

This verification can be simplified by comparing only the let-through energy value of the circuit-breaker at the maximum short-circuit current with the withstood energy of the cable and by ensuring that the circuit breaker trips instantaneously at the minimum short-circuit current: the threshold of the shortcircuit protection (taking into consideration also the tolerances) shall therefore be lower than the minimum short-circuit current at the end of the conductor.

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Calculation of short-circuit current at end of the conductor
Minimum short-circuit current can be calculated by the following approximate formulas:

Ikmin =

Ikmin =

0.8 . Ur . k sec . k par 2L 1.5 . . S 0.8 . U . k . k

0 sec

with non-distributed neutral conductor

(2.1)

par

L 1.5 . . (1 + m) . S

with distributed neutral conductor

(2.2)

where: Ikmin is the minimum value of the prospective short-circuit current [kA]; Ur is the supply voltage [V]; U0 is the phase to earth supply voltage [V]; is the resistivity at 20 C of the material of the conductors in mm2/m and is: - 0.018 for copper; - 0.027 for aluminium; L is the length of the protected conductor [m]; S is the cross section of the conductor [mm2]; ksec is the correction factor which takes into account the reactance of the cables with cross section larger than 95 mm2:
S[mm2] ksec 120 0.9 150 0.85 180 0.80 240 0.75 300 0.72

kpar is the correcting coefficient for conductors in parallel:

number of parallel conductors kpar*

2 2

3 2.7

4 3

5 3.2

*kpar = 4 (n-1)/n where: n = number of conductors in parallel per phase

m is the ratio between the resistances of the neutral conductor and the phase conductor (if they are made of the same material m is the ratio between the cross section of the phase conductor and the cross section of the neutral conductor). After calculating the minimum short-circuit current, verify that

Ikmin >1.2 . I3 (3)

where: I3 is the current that trips the magnetic protection of the circuit-breaker; 1.2 is the tolerance at the trip threshold.

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Example

Ur = 400 V Ik = 30 kA

Choice of CB1 System data: Rated voltage 400 V Ik = 30 kA Cable data: Insulated copper conductor in PVC Length = 150 m S = 50 mm2 Iz = 134 A
CB1 T1N160 In160 Cable Section 50 mm2
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Iz = 134.0 A

L = 150 m

L
Protection against short-circuit at the beginning of the conductor T1N160 In160 (breaking capacity 36 kA@400 V) I2t (@30 kA) = 7.5 10-1 (kA)2s (for the curves of specific let-through energy, see Volume 1, Chapter 3.4) k2S2 = 1152 502 = 3.31.101 (kA)2s The cable is therefore protected against short-circuit at the beginning of the conductor. Protection against short-circuit at end of the conductor The minimum short-circuit current at end of the conductor (ksec=1 and kpar=1) is:

Ikmin =

0.8 . U . k sec . k par = 1.98 kA 2L 1.5 . . S

The magnetic threshold of the circuit breaker T1N160 In160 is set at 1600 A. If tolerance is 20%, the circuit breaker shall definitely trip if the values exceed 1920 A; the cable is therefore fully protected against short-circuit.

Maximum protected length

The formula (3), when solved for the length, enables the maximum length protected by the protective device to be obtained for a precise instantaneous trip threshold. In Table 3, the maximum protected length can be identified for a given cross section of the cable and for the setting threshold of the instantaneous protection of the circuit breaker against short-circuit: - three-phase system, 400 V rated voltage; - non-distributed neutral; - copper conductor with resistivity equal to 0.018 mm2/m. The values on the table below take into account the 20% tolerance coefficient for the magnetic trip value, the increase in cable resistivity due to heating caused by the short-circuit current and the reduction of voltage due to the fault. The correction factors shown after the table must be applied if the system conditions are different from the reference conditions. 74 ABB SACE - Electrical devices

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Table 3: Maximum protected length
section [mm2] I3[A] 1.5 2.5 20 370 617 30 246 412 40 185 309 50 148 247 60 123 206 70 105 176 80 92 154 90 82 137 100 74 123 120 61 102 140 52 88 150 49 82 160 46 77 180 41 68 200 37 61 220 33 56 250 29 49 280 26 44 300 24 41 320 23 38 350 21 35 380 19 32 400 18 30 420 17 29 450 16 27 480 15 25 500 14 24 520 14 23 550 13 22 580 12 21 600 12 20 620 11 19 650 11 19 680 10 18 700 10 17 750 16 800 15 850 14 900 13 950 13 1000 12 1250 1500 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 6300 8000 9600 10000 12000 15000 20000 24000 30000 4 658 494 395 329 282 246 219 197 164 141 131 123 109 98 89 79 70 65 61 56 52 49 47 43 41 39 38 35 34 32 31 30 29 28 26 24 23 21 20 19 15 13 12 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

741 593 494 423 370 329 296 246 211 197 185 164 148 134 118 105 98 92 84 78 74 70 65 61 59 57 53. 51 49 47 45 43 42 39 37 34 32 31 29 23 19 18 14 11

705 617 549 494 412 353 329 309 274 247 224 198 176 165 154 141 130 123 118 110 103 99 95 90 85 82 80 76 73 71 66 62 58 55 52 49 40 33 31 25 20 16 15 12 10

790 658 564 527 494 439 395 359 316 282 263 247 226 208 198 188 176 165 158 152 144 136 132 127 122 116 113 105 99 93 88 83 79 63 53 49 40 32 26 25 20 16 13 10

772 686 617 561 494 441 412 386 353 325 309 294 274 257 247 237 224 213 206 199 190 182 176 165 154 145 137 130 123 99 82 77 62 49 41 39 31 25 20 15 13 12 10

786 691 617 576 540 494 455 432 412 384 360 346 332 314 298 288 279 266 254 247 230 216 203 192 182 173 138 115 108 86 69 58 54 43 35 27 22 18 17 14 12

772 705 650 617 588 549 514 494 475 449 426 412 398 380 363 353 329 309 290 274 260 247 198 165 154 123 99 82 77 62 49 39 31 26 25 21 16 12 10

768 720 691 665 629 596 576 558 532 508 494 461 432 407 384 364 346 277 230 216 173 138 115 108 86 69 55 43 36 35 29 23 17 14 12

809 782 757 722 690 670 626 586 552 521 494 469 375 313 293 235 188 156 147 117 94 74 59 49 47 39 31 23 20 16

847 790 667 627 593 561 533 427 356 333 267 213 178 167 133 107 85 67 56 53 44 36 27 22 20

840 787 741 700 663 630 504 420 394 315 252 210 197 157 126 100 79 66 63 52 42 31 26 25

731 585 487 457 365 292 244 228 183 146 116 91 76 73 61 49 37 30 30

711 593 556 444 356 296 278 222 178 141 111 93 89 74 59 44 37 40

667 533 427 356 333 267 213 169 133 111 107 89 71 53 44 49

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Correction factor for voltage other than 400 V: kv Multiply the length value obtained from the table by the correction factor kv: Ur [V] (three-phase value) 2301 400 440 500 690 kv 0.58 1 1.1 1.25 1.73

1 230 V single-phase is the equivalent of a three-phase 400 V system with distributed neutral and with the cross section of the phase conductor the same as the cross section area of the neutral conductor, so that kv is 0.58.

Correction factor for distributed neutral: kd Multiply the length value obtained from the table by the correction factor kd:

kd =

where S is the phase cross section [mm2]; SN is the neutral cross section [mm2]. In particular:

2 . 1 3 1+ S SN

if S = SN if S = 2.S N

kd is 0.58; kd is 0.39.

Correction factor for aluminium conductors: kr If the cable is in aluminium, multiply the length value obtained from the table above by the correction factor kr = 0.67.

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To summarize: On the table, for the cross section and magnetic trip threshold it is possible to read a maximum protected value L0. This length shall then be multiplied, if necessary, by the correction factors in order to obtain a value that is compatible with the installation operating conditions:

L = L 0 k v kd k r
Example 1 Neutral not distributed Rated voltage = 400 V Protective device: T2N160 TMD In100 Magnetic threshold: I3 = 1000 A Phase cross section = Neutral cross section = 70 mm2 The table shows that at I3 = 1000 A, the 70 mm2 cable is protected up to 346 m. Example 2 Neutral distributed Rated voltage = 400 V Protective device: T3S250 In200 Magnetic threshold: I3 = 2000 A Phase cross section = 300 mm2 Neutral cross section = 150 mm2 For I3 = 2000 A and S = 300 mm2, a protected length equivalent of L0= 533 m is obtained. By applying the correction factor kd required when the neutral is distributed:

kd =

2 . 1 2 . 1 = = 0.39 3 1+ S 3 1+ 300 150 SN

L= L0 . 0.39 = 533 . 0.39 = 207.9 m This is the maximum protected length with neutral distributed.

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2.5 Neutral and protective conductors

Neutral conductor
The neutral conductor is a conductor that is connected to the system neutral point (which generally but not necessarily coincides with the star centre of the secondary windings of the transformer or the windings of the generator); it is able to contribute to the transmission of electric power, thereby making available a voltage that is different from the phase to phase voltage. In certain cases and under specific conditions, the functions of neutral conductor and protective conductor can be combined in a single conductor (PEN). Protection and disconnection of the neutral conductor If fault conditions arise, a voltage to earth may occur on the neutral conductor. This may be caused by a phase to neutral short-circuit and by the disconnection of the neutral conductor due to accidental breaking or to tripping of single-pole devices (fuses or single-pole circuit breakers). If the neutral conductor only is disconnected in a four-conductor circuit the supply voltage to the single-phase loads may be altered so that they are supplied by a voltage different from the U0 phase to neutral voltage (as shown in Fig. 1). Therefore, all the necessary measures to prevent this type of fault shall be taken, e.g. by not protecting the neutral conductor with single-pole devices.

P P P N
U1 R1 R2

U1 =

Figure 1: Disconnection of the neutral conductor Moreover, in TN-C systems, voltage to earth arising on the neutral conductor constitutes a hazard for people; in fact, since this conductor is also a protective conductor, this voltage reaches the connected exposed conductive parts. For TN-C systems, the Standards specify minimum cross sections (see next clause) for the neutral conductor in order to prevent accidental breaking and they forbid the use of any device (single-pole or multi-pole) that could disconnect the PEN. The need for protection on the neutral conductor and the possibility of disconnecting the circuit depend on the distribution system:

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TT or TN systems: if the cross section of the neutral conductor is the same or larger than the cross section of the phase conductor, there is neither the need to detect overcurrents on the neutral conductor nor to use a breaking device (neutral conductor is not protected or disconnected); this requirement applies only if there are no harmonics that may, at any instant, cause r.m.s. current values on the neutral conductor higher than the maximum current detected on the phase conductors; if the cross section of the neutral conductor is less than the cross section of the phase conductor, overcurrents on the neutral conductor must be detected so as to have the phase conductors, but not necessarily the neutral conductor, disconnected (neutral conductor protected but not disconnected): in this case the overcurrents on the neutral conductor do not need to be detected if the following conditions are simultaneously fulfilled: 1.the neutral conductor is protected against short-circuit by the protective device of the phase conductors; 2.the maximum current that can flow through the neutral conductor during normal service is lower than the neutral current carrying capacity. In TN-S systems, the neutral need not be disconnected if the supply conditions are such that the neutral conductor can be considered to be reliable at earth potential. As already mentioned, in TN-C systems, the neutral conductor is also a protective conductor and cannot therefore be disconnected. Furthermore, if the neutral conductor is disconnected, the exposed conductive parts of the single-phase equipment could take the system rated voltage to earth. In certain specific cases, the neutral conductor has to be disconnected to prevent currents circulating between parallel supply sources (see Figures 2 and 3)

Figure 2: Three-phase alternative power supply with a 4-pole switch

Power supply 1 Power supply 2

Current using equipment

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NOTE - This method prevents electromagnetic fields due to stray currents in the main supply system of an installation. The sum of the currents within one cable must be zero. This ensures that the neutral current will flow only in the neutral conductor of the respective switched on circuit. The 3rd harmonic (150 Hz) current of the line conductors will be added with the same phase angle to the neutral conductor current.

L1 L2 L3 PEN PE

L1 L2 L3 Supplier

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Figure 3: Three-phase alternative power supply with non-suitable 3-pole switch

L1 L2 L3 PEN PE

L1 L2 L3

IT system: The Standard advises against distributing the neutral conductor in IT systems. If the neutral conductor is distributed, the overcurrents must be detected on the neutral conductor of each circuit in order to disconnect all the live conductors on the corresponding circuit, including the neutral one (neutral conductor protected and disconnected). Overcurrents do not need to be detected on the neutral conductor in any of the following cases: the neutral conductor is protected against short-circuit by a protective device fitted upstream; the circuit is protected by a residual current device with rated residual current lower than 0.15 times the current carrying capacity of the corresponding neutral conductor. This device must disconnect all the live conductors, the neutral conductor included. For all distribution systems, whenever necessary, connection and disconnection of the neutral conductor, shall ensure that: the neutral conductor is not disconnected before the phase conductor; the neutral conductor is connected at the same moment or before the phase conductor.

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START

no

Upstream protection for the neutral? yes

TT/TN System? no yes

SN S? no

yes

no

Is the circuit protected by a RCD with In 0.15 x Neutral carrying capacity ? yes

Is the neutral protected by the short-circuit protection of the phase conductor? yes

no

Neutral max current < Neutral carrying capacity (Iz)?

no

yes

It is necessary to: detect the neutral current in order to open all the contacts (phase and neutral).

It is necessary to: - open all the contacts (phase and neutral) It is not necessary to: -detect the neutral current.

It is necessary to: -open the phase contacts It is not necessary to: -detect the neutral overcurrent; -open the neutral contact.

It is necessary to: -detect the neutral current; -open the phase contacts; It is not necessary to: -open the neutral contact.

It is not necessary: -the presence of a breaking device for the neutral.

Neutral shall not be disconnected before the phase conductors Neutral shall be reconnected at the same time as or before the phase conductors

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Determination of the minimum cross section of the neutral conductor The neutral conductor, if any, shall have the same cross section as the line conductor: in single-phase, two-wire circuits whatever the section; in polyphase and single-phase three-wire circuits, when the size of the line conductors is less than or equal to 16 mm2 in copper, or 25 mm2 in aluminium.1 The cross section of the neutral conductor can be less than the cross section of the phase conductor when the cross section of the phase conductor is greater than 16 mm2 with a copper cable, or 25 mm2 with an aluminium cable, if both the following conditions are met: the cross section of the neutral conductor is at least 16 mm2 for copper conductors and 25 mm2 for aluminium conductors; there is no high harmonic distortion of the load current. If there is high harmonic distortion (the harmonic content is greater than 10%), as for example in equipment with discharge lamps, the cross section of the neutral conductor cannot be less than the cross section of the phase conductors. Table 1: Minimum cross sections of the neutral conductor
Phase cross section S [mm2] Single-phase/two-phase circuits Cu/Al Any Three-phase circuits S 16 Cu S > 16 Three-phase circuits S 25 Al S > 25 Min. neutral cross section SN [mm2] S* S* 16 S* 25

* for TN-C systems, the Standards specify a minimum cross section of 10 mm2 for copper and 16 mm2 for aluminium conductors

The cross section of phase conductors shall be dimensioned in compliance with the instructions of the Chapter 2.2.1 Current carrying capacity and methods of installation

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Protective conductor
Determination of the minimum cross sections The minimum cross section of the protective conductor can be determined by using the following table: Table 2: Cross section of the protective conductor
Cross section of line conductor S [mm2 ] Minimum cross section of the corresponding protective conductor [mm2 ]
If the protective conductor is of the same material as the line conductor If the protective conductor is not of the same material as the line conductor

S 16

k1 .
2

16 < S 25

16*

k1 . 16 k
2

S > 25

S* 2

k1 . S k2 2

Where
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k1 is the value of k for the line conductor, selected from Table 1 Chapter 2.4 according to the materials of the conductor and insulation; k2 is the value of k for the protective conductor.
* For a PEN conductor, the reduction of the cross section is permitted only in accordance with the rules for sizing of the neutral conductor.

For a more accurate calculation and if the protective conductor is subjected to adiabatic heating from an initial known temperature to a final specified temperature (applicable for fault extinction time no longer than 5s), the minimum cross section of the protective conductor SPE can be obtained by using the following formula:

SPE =

I 2t k

(1)

where: SPE is the cross section of the protective conductor [mm2]; I is the r.m.s. current flowing through the protective conductor in the event of a fault with low impedance [A]; t is the trip time of the protective device [s];

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k is a constant which depends on the material of the protective conductor, on the type of insulation and on initial and final temperature. The most common values can be taken from Tables 3 and 4.

Table 3: Values of k for insulated protective conductors not incorporated in cables and not bunched with other cables
Temperature C b Initial 70 C PVC 90 C PVC 90 C thermosetting 60 C rubber 85 C rubber Silicon rubber
a b

Material of conductor Copper 143/133 a 143/133 176 159 168 201

a

Conductor insulation

Aluminium Values for k 95/88 a 95/88 116 105 110 133

2 a

Steel 52/49 a 52/49 a 64 58 73

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a

30 30 30 30 30 30

60

The lower value applies to PVC insulated conductors of cross section greater than 300 mm . Temperature limits for various types of insulation are given in IEC 60724.

Table 4: Values of k for protective conductors as a core incorporated in a cable or bunched with other cables or insulated conductors
Temperature C b Initial 70 C PVC 90 C PVC 90 C thermosetting 60 C rubber 85 C rubber Silicon rubber
a b

Material of conductor Copper 115/103 a 100/86 a 143 141 134 132 Aluminium Values for k 76/68 a 66/57 a 94 93 89 87 42/37 a 36/31 a 52 51 47
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Steel

Final 160/140 a 160/140 a 250 200 220 350

70 90 90 60 85 180

48

The lower value applies to PVC insulated conductors of cross section greater than 300 mm2. Temperature limits for various types of insulation are given in IEC 60724.

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Further values of k can be taken from the Tables in Annex D, which provides the formula for accurate calculation of the value of k. If Table 2 or formula (1) do not provide a standardized cross section, a larger standardized cross section shall be chosen. Regardless of whether Table 2 or formula (1) are used, the cross section of the protective conductor, which is not part of the supply cable, shall be at least: - 2.5 mm2 Cu/16 mm2 Al, if a mechanical protection is provided; - 4 mm2 Cu/16 mm2 Al, if no mechanical protection ise provided. For current using equipment intended for permanent connection and with a protective conductor current exceeding 10 mA, reinforced protective conductors shall be designed as follows: either the protective conductor shall have a cross-sectional area of at least 10 mm2 Cu or 16 mm2 Al, through its total run; or a second protective conductor of at least the same cross-sectional area as required for protection against indirect contact shall be laid up to a point where the protective conductor has a cross-sectional area not less than 10 mm2 Cu or 16 mm2 Al. This requires that the appliance has a separate terminal for a second protective conductor; When overcurrent protective devices are used for protection against electric shock, the protective conductor shall be incorporated in the same wiring system as the live conductors or be located in their immediate proximity.

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2.6 Busbar trunking systems (BTSs)
In electrical installations for industrial environments, busbar trunking systems (BTSs) optimize the power distribution despite the inevitable modifications that are carried out (additions, displacements, replacement of loads) and to facilitate maintenance work and safety verifications. They are mainly used for: - supplying sources of light, safety and low power distribution; - lighting lines (medium power); - power supply and distribution (medium and large power); - supplying moving equipment (bridge cranes). Busbar trunking systems are subject to the following Standards: - IEC 60439 1 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Part 1: Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies - IEC 60439 2 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Part 2: Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways). BTSs consist of: - conductors/busbars; - coupling: electrical and mechanical connecting elements for different elements; - straight elements: base elements of the line for carrying energy from the source to the loads; - routing elements: flexible joints for the creation of curves or overcoming obstacles, horizontal and vertical angles, tee joints and cross elements to create any type of route; - pull boxes: elements that enable lamps or operating machines to be supplied directly with integrated protection (fuses or circuit breakers); - suspensions/accessories: hanging and fixing elements for BTS and for any support required for special loads (lighting components, etc).

Dimensioning of a BTS
To dimension a BTS, the load current must be determined using the following data: Power supply General type of load supply: - single-phase - three-phase. Type of BTS supply: - from one end; - from both ends; - central power supply. Rated voltage Short-circuit current at the supply point Ambient temperature. Loads Number, distribution, power and cos and type of loads supplied by the same BTS 86 ABB SACE - Electrical devices

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BTS geometry Type of installation: - flat; - edge-on; - vertical. Length.
NOTE: BTSs shall be placed at a distance from the walls and the ceilings in such a way as to enable visual inspection of connections during assembly and to facilitate insertion of the branch units. If possible, it is preferable to install the BTS edge-on so as to improve mechanical resistance and reduce any possible deposit of powder and polluting substances that might affect the level of internal insulation.

Load current calculation for three-phase system Load current Ib for a three-phase system is calculated by the following formula:

Ib =

Pt . b .U . cos 3
r

[A]
m

(1)

where: Pt is the sum of the active power of all the installed loads [W]; b is the supply factor, which is: - 1 if the BTS is supplied from one side only; - 1/2 if the BTS is supplied from the centre or from both ends simultaneously; Ur is the operating voltage [V]; cosm is the average power factor of the loads. Choice of BTS current carrying capacity A BTS shall be chosen so that its current carrying capacity Iz complies with the following formula:

I b I Z 0 . kt = I Z

(2)

where: IZ0 is the current that the BTS can carry for an indefinite time at the reference temperature (40 C); Ib is the load current; kt is the correction factor for ambient temperature values other than the reference ambient temperature shown on Table 1. Table 1: Correction factor kt for ambient temperature other than 40 C
Ambient Temperature [C] 15 kt 1.2 20 1.17 25 1.12 30 1.08 35 1.05 40 1 45 0.95 50 0.85

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Note: the following tables refer to Zucchini S.p.A. products Table 2: Current carrying capacity IZ0 of copper BTS
Size 25 25 25 40 40 40 40 63 100 160 160 160 160 160 250 250 250 250 250 250 315 315 350 350 350 350 400 400 500 500 500 500 630 630 700 700 Type LB254 25A 4 cond. Cu HL254 25A 4 cond. Cu HL2544 25A 4+4 cond. Cu LB404 40A 4 cond. Cu HL404 40A 4 cond. Cu HL4044 40A 4+4 cond. Cu SL 40A 4 cond. Cu SL 63A 4 cond. Cu MS 100A 4 cond. Cu MS 160A 4 cond. Cu SB4 160A 4 cond. Cu SB5 160A 5 cond. Cu SB6 160A 5 cond. Cu SB7 160A 4 cond. Cu MR 250A 4 cond. Cu MRf 250A 5 cond. Cu SB4 250A 4 cond. Cu SB5 250A 5 cond. Cu SB6 250A 5 cond. Cu SB7 250A 4 cond. Cu MR 315A 4 cond. Cu MRf 315A 5 cond. Cu SB4 350A 4 cond. Cu SB5 350A 5 cond. Cu SB6 350A 5 cond. Cu SB7 350A 4 cond. Cu MR 400A 4 cond. Cu MRf 400A 5 cond. Cu SB4 500A 4 cond. Cu SB5 500A 5 cond. Cu SB6 500A 5 cond. Cu SB7 500A 4 cond. Cu MR 630A 4 cond. Cu MRf 630A 5 cond. Cu SB4 700A 4 cond. Cu SB5 700A 5 cond. Cu Number of conductors 4 4 4+4 4 4 4+4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 5 IZ0 [A] 25 25 25 40 40 40 40 63 100 160 160 160 160 160 250 250 250 250 250 250 315 315 350 350 350 350 400 400 500 500 500 500 630 630 700 700 rph* [m/m] 6.964 6.876 6.876 3.556 3.516 3.516 2.173 1.648 0.790 0.574 0.335 0.335 0.335 0.335 0.285 0.285 0.194 0.194 0.194 0.194 0.216 0.216 0.142 0.142 0.142 0.142 0.115 0.115 0.092 0.092 0.092 0.092 0.073 0.073 0.077 0.077 xph [m/m] 1.144 1.400 1.400 0.792 1.580 1.580 0.290 0.637 0.366 0.247 0.314 0.314 0.314 0.314 0.205 0.205 0.205 0.205 0.205 0.205 0.188 0.188 0.188 0.188 0.188 0.188 0.129 0.129 0.129 0.129 0.129 0.129 0.122 0.122 0.122 0.122 Ur [V] 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 500 500

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Size 700 700 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1200 1250 1250 1500 1600 1600 2000 2000 2400 2500 2500 3000 3000 3200 3200 4000 4000 5000 5000

Type SB6 700A 5 cond. Cu SB7 700A 4 cond. Cu MR 800A 4 cond. Cu MRf 800A 5 cond. Cu SC 800A 4 cond. Cu SB4 800A 4 cond. Cu SB5 800A 5 cond. Cu SB6 800A 5 cond. Cu SB7 800A 4 cond. Cu MR 1000A 4 cond. Cu MRf 1000A 5 cond. Cu SC 1000A 4 cond. Cu HRC1 1000A 4 cond. Cu SB4 1000A 4 cond. Cu SB5 1000A 5 cond. Cu SB6 1000A 5 cond. Cu SB7 1000A 4 cond. Cu SC 1200A 4 cond. Cu SC 1250A 4 cond. Cu HRC1 1250A 4 cond. Cu SC 1500A 4 cond. Cu SC 1600A 4 cond. Cu HRC1 1600A 4 cond. Cu SC 2000A 4 cond. Cu HRC1 2000A 4 cond. Cu SC 2400A 4 cond. Cu SC 2500A 4 cond. Cu HRC1 2500A 4 cond. Cu SC 3000A 4 cond. Cu HRC2 3000A 4 cond. Cu SC 3200A 4 cond. Cu HRC2 3200A 4 cond. Cu SC 4000A 4 cond. Cu HRC2 4000A 4 cond. Cu SC 5000A 4 cond. Cu HRC2 5000A 4 cond. Cu

Number of conductors 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

IZ0 [A] 700 700 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1200 1250 1250 1500 1600 1600 2000 2000 2400 2500 2500 3000 3000 3200 3200 4000 4000 5000 5000

rph* [m/m] 0.077 0.077 0.047 0.047 0.038 0.072 0.072 0.072 0.072 0.038 0.038 0.037 0.038 0.068 0.068 0.068 0.068 0.035 0.034 0.035 0.030 0.025 0.034 0.020 0.025 0.019 0.016 0.019 0.014 0.017 0.013 0.015 0.011 0.011 0.008 0.008

xph [m/m] 0.122 0.122 0.122 0.122 0.027 0.122 0.122 0.122 0.122 0.120 0.120 0.026 0.097 0.120 0.120 0.120 0.120 0.021 0.023 0.076 0.022 0.018 0.074 0.015 0.074 0.012 0.011 0.040 0.011 0.031 0.009 0.031 0.007 0.026 0.005 0.023

Ur [V] 500 500 1000 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

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Table 3: Current carrying capacity IZ0 of aluminium BTS
Size 160 160 160 160 160 160 250 250 250 250 250 250 315 315 315 315 315 315 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 630 630 630 Type MR 160A 4 cond. Al MRf 160A 5 cond. Al SB4 160A 4 cond. Al SB5 160A 5 cond. Al SB6 160A 5 cond. Al SB7 160A 4 cond. Al MR 250A 4 cond. Al MRf 250A 5 cond. Al SB4 250A 4 cond. Al SB5 250A 5 cond. Al SB6 250A 5 cond. Al SB7 250A 4 cond. Al MR 315A 4 cond. Al MRf 315A 5 cond. Al SB4 315A 4 cond. Al SB5 315A 5 cond. Al SB6 315A 5 cond. Al SB7 315A 4 cond. Al MR 400A 4 cond. Al MRf 400A 5 cond. Al SB4 400A 4 cond. Al SB5 400A 5 cond. Al SB6 400A 5 cond. Al SB7 400A 4 cond. Al SB4 500A 4 cond. Al SB5 500A 5 cond. Al SB6 500A 5 cond. Al SB7 500A 4 cond. Al MR 630A 4 cond. Al MRf 630A 5 cond. Al SC 630A 4 cond. Al Number of conductors 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 IZ0 [A] 160 160 160 160 160 160 250 250 250 250 250 250 315 315 315 315 315 315 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 630 630 630 rph* [m/m] 0.591 0.591 0.431 0.431 0.431 0.431 0.394 0.394 0.226 0.226 0.226 0.226 0.236 0.236 0.181 0.181 0.181 0.181 0.144 0.144 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.102 0.102 0.102 0.102 0.072 0.072 0.072 xph [m/m] 0.260 0.260 0.260 0.260 0.260 0.260 0.202 0.202 0.202 0.202 0.202 0.202 0.186 0.186 0.186 0.186 0.186 0.186 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.127 0.127 0.127 0.127 0.097 0.097 0.029 Ur [V] 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 1000

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Size 630 630 630 630 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1200 1250 1250 1500 1600 1600 2000 2000 2250 2400 2500 2500 3000 3200 3200 4000 4000 4500

Type SB4 630A 4 cond. Al SB5 630A 5 cond. Al SB6 630A 5 cond. Al SB7 630A 4 cond. Al MR 800A 4 cond. Al MRf 800A 5 cond. Al SC 800A 4 cond. Al SB4 800A 4 cond. Al SB5 800A 5 cond. Al SB6 800A 5 cond. Al SB7 800A 4 cond. Al SC 1000A 4 cond. Al HRC1 1000A 4 cond. Al SC 1200A 4 cond. Al SC 1250A 4 cond. Al HRC1 1250A 4 cond. Al SC 1500A 4 cond. Al SC 1600A 4 cond. Al HRC1 1600A 4 cond. Al SC 2000A 4 cond. Al HRC1 2000A 4 cond. Al HRC2 2250A 4 cond. Al SC 2400A 4 cond. Al SC 2500A 4 cond. Al HRC2 2500A 4 cond. Al SC 3000A 4 cond. Al SC 3200A 4 cond. Al HRC2 3200A 4 cond. Al SC 4000A 4 cond. Al HRC2 4000A 4 cond. Al HRC2 4500A 4 cond. Al

Number of conductors 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

IZ0 [A] 630 630 630 630 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1200 1250 1250 1500 1600 1600 2000 2000 2250 2400 2500 2500 3000 3200 3200 4000 4000 4500

rph* [m/m] 0.073 0.073 0.073 0.073 0.062 0.062 0.067 0.071 0.071 0.071 0.071 0.062 0.068 0.054 0.044 0.044 0.041 0.035 0.041 0.029 0.034 0.032 0.028 0.022 0.022 0.020 0.017 0.020 0.014 0.017 0.014

xph [m/m] 0.097 0.097 0.097 0.097 0.096 0.096 0.027 0.096 0.096 0.096 0.096 0.023 0.087 0.023 0.021 0.066 0.023 0.017 0.066 0.016 0.053 0.049 0.012 0.011 0.034 0.011 0.009 0.034 0.008 0.024 0.024

Ur [V] 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 1000 500 500 500 500 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

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BTS protection
Protection against overload BTSs are protected against overload by using the same criterion as that used for the cables. The following formula shall be verified:

I b In I z

(3)

where: Ib is the current for which the circuit is designed; In is the rated current of the protective device; for adjustable protective devices, the rated current In is the set current; Iz is the continuous current carrying capacity of the BTS.

1 The protection against short-circuit does not need to be checked if MCBs up to 63 A are used whenever correctly dimensioned for overload protection. In such cases, in fact, protection against both thermal and electrodynamic effects is certainly adequate because of the energy and peak limitations offered by these protective devices.

Protection against short-circuit1 The BTS must be protected against thermal overload and electrodynamic effects due to the short-circuit current. Protection against thermal overload The following formula shall be fulfilled:

I2t CB I2t BTS (4)

where: I2tCB is the specific let-through energy of the circuit-breaker at the maximum short-circuit current value at the installation point. This can be extrapolated from the curves shown in Volume 1 Chapter 3.4; I2tBTS is the withstood energy of the BTS and it is normally given by the manufacturer (see Tables 4 and 5).

Protection against electrodynamic effects The following formula shall be fulfilled:

Ikp CB Ikp BTS (5)

where: Ikp CB is the peak limited by the circuit-breaker at the maximum short-circuit current value at the installation point. This can be extrapolated from the limitation curves shown in Volume 1, Chapter 3.3; Ikp BTS is the maximum peak current value of the BTS (see Tables 4 and 5).

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Ib

Temperature <> 40 C ?

yes

no

kt=1

kt from Table 1

BTS choice

(I b < kt*IZ0 =IZ )

Voltage drop OK ?

no

yes
Circuit-breaker choice

Ib < InCB < IZ ?

yes

no

I2 t CB < I2 t BTS ?
yes

IkpCB < I kp BTS ?

yes

no

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Table 4: Values of the withstood energy and peak current of copper BTS
Size 25 25 25 40 40 40 40 63 100 160 160 160 160 160 250 250 250 250 250 250 315 315 350 350 350 350 400 400 500 500 500 500 630 630 700 700 Type LB254 25A 4 cond. Cu HL254 25A 4 cond. Cu HL2544 25A 4+4 cond. Cu LB404 40A 4 cond. Cu HL404 40A 4 cond. Cu HL4044 40A 4+4 cond. Cu SL 40A 4 cond. Cu SL 63A 4 cond. Cu MS 100A 4 cond. Cu MS 160A 4 cond. Cu SB4 160A 4 cond. Cu SB5 160A 5 cond. Cu SB6 160A 5 cond. Cu SB7 160A 4 cond. Cu MR 250A 4 cond. Cu MRf 250A 5 cond. Cu SB4 250A 4 cond. Cu SB5 250A 5 cond. Cu SB6 250A 5 cond. Cu SB7 250A 4 cond. Cu MR 315A 4 cond. Cu MRf 315A 5 cond. Cu SB4 350A 4 cond. Cu SB5 350A 5 cond. Cu SB6 350A 5 cond. Cu SB7 350A 4 cond. Cu MR 400A 4 cond. Cu MRf 400A 5 cond. Cu SB4 500A 4 cond. Cu SB5 500A 5 cond. Cu SB6 500A 5 cond. Cu SB7 500A 4 cond. Cu MR 630A 4 cond. Cu MRf 630A 5 cond. Cu SB4 700A 4 cond. Cu SB5 700A 5 cond. Cu I2tph [(kA)2s] 0.48 0.64 0.64 0.73 1 1 7.29 7.29 20.25 30.25 100 100 100 100 312.5 312.5 169 169 169 169 312.5 312.5 169 169 169 169 900 900 756.25 756.25 756.25 756.25 1296 1296 756.25 756.25 I2tN [(kA)2s] 0.48 0.64 0.64 0.73 1 1 7.29 7.29 20.25 30.25 60 100 100 100 187.5 312.5 101.4 169 169 169 187.5 312.5 101.4 169 169 169 540 900 453.75 756.25 756.25 756.25 777.6 1296 453.75 756.25 I2tPE [(kA)2s] 0.48 0.64 0.64 0.73 1 1 7.29 7.29 20.25 30.25 60 100 100 100 187.5 312.5 101.4 169 169 169 187.5 312.5 101.4 169 169 169 540 900 453.75 756.25 756.25 756.25 777.6 1296 453.75 756.25 Ipeakph [kA] 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 17 17 17 17 52.5 52.5 26 26 26 26 52.5 52.5 26 26 26 26 63 63 58 58 58 58 75.6 75.6 58 58 IpeakN [kA] 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 31.5 31.5 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 31.5 31.5 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 37.8 37.8 34.8 34.8 34.8 34.8 45.4 45.4 34.8 34.8

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Size 700 700 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1200 1250 1250 1500 1600 1600 2000 2000 2400 2500 2500 3000 3000 3200 3200 4000 4000 5000 5000

Type SB6 700A 5 cond. Cu SB7 700A 4 cond. Cu MR 800A 4 cond. Cu MRf 800A 5 cond. Cu SC 800A 4 cond. Cu SB4 800A 4 cond. Cu SB5 800A 5 cond. Cu SB6 800A 5 cond. Cu SB7 800A 4 cond. Cu MR 1000A 4 cond. Cu MRf 1000A 5 cond. Cu SC 1000A 4 cond. Cu HRC1 1000A 4 cond. Cu SB4 1000A 4 cond. Cu SB5 1000A 5 cond. Cu SB6 1000A 5 cond. Cu SB7 1000A 4 cond. Cu SC 1200A 4 cond. Cu SC 1250A 4 cond. Cu HRC1 1250A 4 cond. Cu SC 1500A 4 cond. Cu SC 1600A 4 cond. Cu HRC1 1600A 4 cond. Cu SC 2000A 4 cond. Cu HRC1 2000A 4 cond. Cu SC 2400A 4 cond. Cu SC 2500A 4 cond. Cu HRC1 2500A 4 cond. Cu SC 3000A 4 cond. Cu HRC2 3000A 4 cond. Cu SC 3200A 4 cond. Cu HRC2 3200A 4 cond. Cu SC 4000A 4 cond. Cu HRC2 4000A 4 cond. Cu SC 5000A 4 cond. Cu HRC2 5000A 4 cond. Cu

I2tph [(kA)2s] 756.25 756.25 1296 1296 3969 756.25 756.25 756.25 756.25 1296 1296 3969 1600 1024 1024 1024 1024 7744 7744 2500 7744 7744 2500 7744 3600 7744 7744 4900 30976 8100 30976 8100 30976 8100 30976 10000

I2tN [(kA)2s] 756.25 756.25 777.6 1296 3969 453.75 756.25 756.25 756.25 777.6 1296 3969 1600 614.4 1024 1024 1024 7744 7744 2500 7744 7744 2500 7744 3600 7744 7744 4900 30976 8100 30976 8100 30976 8100 30976 10000

I2tPE [(kA)2s] 756.25 756.25 777.6 1296 2381.4 453.75 756.25 756.25 756.25 777.6 1296 2381.4 960 614.4 1024 1024 1024 4646.4 4646.4 1500 4646.4 4646.4 1500 4646.4 2160 4646.4 4646.4 2940 18585.6 4860 18585.6 4860 18585.6 4860 18585.6 6000

Ipeakph [kA] 58 58 75.6 75.6 139 58 58 58 58 75.6 75.6 139 84 60 60 60 60 194 194 105 194 194 105 194 132 194 194 154 387 198 387 198 387 198 387 220

IpeakN [kA] 34.8 34.8 45.4 45.4 83.4 34.8 34.8 34.8 34.8 45.4 45.4 83.4 50.4 36 36 36 36 116.4 116.4 63 116.4 116.4 63 116.4 79.2 116.4 116.4 92.4 232.2 118.8 232.2 118.8 232.2 118.8 232.2 132

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Table 5: Values of the withstood energy and peak current of aluminium BTS
Size 160 160 160 160 160 160 250 250 250 250 250 250 315 315 315 315 315 315 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 630 630 630 Type MR 160A 4 cond. Al MRf 160A 5 cond. Al SB4 160A 4 cond. Al SB5 160A 5 cond. Al SB6 160A 5 cond. Al SB7 160A 4 cond. Al MR 250A 4 cond. Al MRf 250A 5 cond. Al SB4 250A 4 cond. Al SB5 250A 5 cond. Al SB6 250A 5 cond. Al SB7 250A 4 cond. Al MR 315A 4 cond. Al MRf 315A 5 cond. Al SB4 315A 4 cond. Al SB5 315A 5 cond. Al SB6 315A 5 cond. Al SB7 315A 4 cond. Al MR 400A 4 cond. Al MRf 400A 5 cond. Al SB4 400A 4 cond. Al SB5 400A 5 cond. Al SB6 400A 5 cond. Al SB7 400A 4 cond. Al SB4 500A 4 cond. Al SB5 500A 5 cond. Al SB6 500A 5 cond. Al SB7 500A 4 cond. Al MR 630A 4 cond. Al MRf 630A 5 cond. Al SC 630A 4 cond. Al I2tph [(kA)2s] 112.5 112.5 100 100 100 100 312.5 312.5 169 169 169 169 625 625 169 169 169 169 900 900 625 625 625 625 625 625 625 625 1296 1296 1444 I2tN [(kA)2s] 67.5 112.5 60 100 100 100 187.5 312.5 101.4 169 169 169 375 625 101.4 169 169 169 540 900 375 625 625 625 375 625 625 625 777.6 1296 1444 I2tPE [(kA)2s] 67.5 112.5 60 100 100 100 187.5 312.5 101.4 169 169 169 375 625 101.4 169 169 169 540 900 375 625 625 625 375 625 625 625 777.6 1296 866.4 Ipeakph [kA] 30 30 17 17 17 17 52.5 52.5 26 26 26 26 52.5 52.5 26 26 26 26 63 63 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 75.6 75.6 80 IpeakN [kA] 18 18 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 31.5 31.5 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 31.5 31.5 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6 37.8 37.8 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 45.4 45.4 48

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Size 630 630 630 630 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1200 1250 1250 1500 1600 1600 2000 2000 2250 2400 2500 2500 3000 3200 3200 4000 4000 4500

Type SB4 630A 4 cond. Al SB5 630A 5 cond. Al SB6 630A 5 cond. Al SB7 630A 4 cond. Al MR 800A 4 cond. Al MRf 800A 5 cond. Al SC 800A 4 cond. Al SB4 800A 4 cond. Al SB5 800A 5 cond. Al SB6 800A 5 cond. Al SB7 800A 4 cond. Al SC 1000A 4 cond. Al HRC1 1000A 4 cond. Al SC 1200A 4 cond. Al SC 1250A 4 cond. Al HRC1 1250A 4 cond. Al SC 1500A 4 cond. Al SC 1600A 4 cond. Al HRC1 1600A 4 cond. Al SC 2000A 4 cond. Al HRC1 2000A 4 cond. Al HRC2 2250A 4 cond. Al SC 2400A 4 cond. Al SC 2500A 4 cond. Al HRC2 2500A 4 cond. Al SC 3000A 4 cond. Al SC 3200A 4 cond. Al HRC2 3200A 4 cond. Al SC 4000A 4 cond. Al HRC2 4000A 4 cond. Al HRC2 4500A 4 cond. Al

I2tph [(kA)2s] 1024 1024 1024 1024 1296 1296 1764 1024 1024 1024 1024 6400 1600 6400 6400 2500 6400 6400 2500 6400 3600 4900 25600 25600 8100 25600 25600 8100 25600 8100 10000

I2tN [(kA)2s] 614.4 1024 1024 1024 777.6 1296 1764 614.4 1024 1024 1024 6400 1600 6400 6400 2500 6400 6400 2500 6400 3600 4900 25600 25600 8100 25600 25600 8100 25600 8100 10000

I2tPE [(kA)2s] 614.4 1024 1024 1024 777.6 1296 1058.4 614.4 1024 1024 1024 3840 960 3840 3840 1500 3840 3840 1500 3840 2160 2940 15360 15360 4860 15360 15360 4860 15360 4860 6000

Ipeakph [kA] 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 75.6 75.6 88 67.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 176 84 176 176 105 176 176 105 176 132 154 352 352 198 352 352 198 352 198 220

IpeakN [kA] 40.5 40.5 40.5 40.5 45.4 45.4 52.8 40.5 40.5 40.5 40.5 105.6 50.4 105.6 105.6 63 105.6 105.6 63 105.6 79.2 92.4 211.2 211.2 118.8 211.2 211.2 118.8 211.2 118.8 132

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Protection of the outgoing feeders If the outgoing feeder, which generally consists of cable duct, is not already protected against short-circuit and overload by the device located upstream of the cable, the following measures shall be taken: - protection against short-circuit: there is no need to protect the feeder against the short-circuit if simultaneously: a. the length does not exceed 3 metres; b. the risk of short-circuit is minimized; c. there is no inflammable material nearby. In explosive environments and environments with greater risk of fire, protection against short-circuit is always required; - protection against overload: the current carrying capacity of the feeder is generally lower than that of the BTS. It is therefore necessary to protect also the feeder against overload. The protection device against overload can be placed inside the pull box or on the incoming panel. In the latter case, protection against overload can also be provided by the circuit breakers protecting the single outgoing feeder from the panel only if the sum of their rated currents is lower or equal to the current carrying capacity Iz of the outgoing feeder. In locations with greater risk of fire, the overload protection device shall be installed at the outgoing point, i.e. inside the pull box. Voltage drop If a BTS is particularly long, the value of the voltage drop must be verified. For three-phase systems with a power factor (cosm) not lower than 0.8, the voltage drop can be calculated by using the following simplified formula:

u=

a . 3 . Ib . L. ( rt . cos 1000

+ x . sin

[V]

(6a)

For single-phase BTS the formula is:

u=

a . 2 . Ib . L. ( rt . cos m + x . sin 1000

[V]

(6b)

where: a is the current distribution factor, which depends on the circuit supply and the arrangement of the electric loads along the BTS, as shown in Table 6:

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Table 6: Current distribution factor
Type of supply From one end only From both ends Central Arrangement of loads Load concentrated at the end Evenly distributed load Evenly distributed load Load concentrated at the ends Evenly distributed load Current distribution factor 1 0.5 0.25 0.25 0.125

Ib is the load current [A]; L is the BTS length [m]; rt is the phase resistance per unit of length of BTS, measured under thermal steady-state conditions [m/m]; x is the phase reactance per unit of length of BTS [m/m]; cosm is average power factor of the loads. Percentage voltage drop is obtained from:

u% =
where Ur is rated voltage.

u . 100 Ur

(7)

To reduce the voltage drop in very long BTS the power can be supplied at an intermediate position rather than at the end (see Table 6).

Calculation of voltage drop for unevenly distributed loads If the loads cannot be considered to be evenly distributed, the voltage drop can be calculated more accurately by using the formulas below.
L3 L2 L1

l1

l2

l3

For the distribution of the three-phase loads shown in the figure, the voltage drop can be calculated by the following formula if the BTS has a constant cross section (as usual):

u = 3[ rt ( I 1L1 cos 1+ I 2 L2 cos

+ I 3 L3 cos

) + x( I 1L1 sin

+ I 2 L2 sin

+ I 3 L3 sin

)]

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Generally speaking, this formula becomes:

u =

3 rt .

I i . Li . cos mi + x . 1000

I i . Li . sin

mi

[V]

(8)

where: rt is the phase resistance per unit of length of BTS, measured under thermal steady-state conditions [m/m]; x is the phase reactance per unit of length of BTS [m/m]; cosm is average power factor of the i-th load; Ii is i-th load current [A]; Li is the distance of the i-th load from the beginning of the BTS [m]. Joule-effect losses Joule-effect losses are due to the electrical resistance of the BTS. The losses are dissipated in heat and contribute to the heating of the trunking and of the environment. Calculation of power losses is useful for correctly dimensioning the air-conditioning system for the building. Three-phase losses are:
2 3 . rt . I b . L [W] (9a) 1000

Pj =

while single-phase losses are:

2 2 . rt . I b . L [W] (9b) 1000

Pj =

where: Ib is the current used [A]; rt is the phase resistance per unit of length of BTS measured under thermal steady-state conditions [m/m]; L is the length of BTS [m]. For accurate calculations, losses must be assessed section by section on the basis of the currents flowing through them; e.g. in the case of distribution of loads shown in the previous figure:
Length L1 L2-L1 L3-L2 Current I1+I2+I3 I2+I3 I3 Losses P1=3rtL1(I1+I2+I3)2 P2=3rt(L2-L1)(I2+I3)2 P3=3rt(L3-L2)(I3)2 Ptot=P1+P2+P3

1 section 2 section 3 section Total losses in BTS

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3.1 Protection and switching of lighting circuits

Introduction

Upon supply of a lighting installation, for a brief period an initial current exceeding the rated current (corresponding to the power of the lamps) circulates on the network. This possible peak has a value of approximately 1520 times the rated current, and is present for a few milliseconds; there may also be an inrush current with a value of approximately 1.53 times the rated current, lasting up to some minutes. The correct dimensioning of the switching and protection devices must take these problems into account.

Peak current diagram I [A] Peak

Inrush current diagram I [A]

1520 In

Inrush In 1.53 In

4-5 milliseconds

Time [milliseconds]

3- 5 min.

Time [minutes]

The most commonly used lamps are of the following types: - incandescent; - halogen; - fluorescent; - high intensity discharge: mercury vapour, metal halide and sodium vapour.

Incandescent lamps
Incandescent lamps are made up of a glass bulb containing a vacuum or inert gas and a tungsten filament. The current flows through this filament, heating it until light is emitted. The electrical behaviour of these lamps involves a high peak current, equal to approximately 15 times the rated current; after a few milliseconds the current returns to the rated value. The peak is caused by the lamp filament which, initially cold, presents a very low electrical resistance. Subsequently, due to the very fast heating of the element, the resistance value increases considerably, causing the decrease in the current absorbed.

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Halogen lamps
Halogen lamps are a special type of incandescent lamp in which the gas contained within the bulb prevents the vaporized material of the tungsten filament from depositing on the surface of the bulb and forces re-deposition on the filament. This phenomenon slows the deterioration of the filament, improves the quality of the light emitted and increases the life of the lamp. The electrical behaviour of these lamps is the same as that of incandescent lamps.

Fluorescent lamps
Fluorescent lamps are a so-called discharge light source. The light is produced by a discharge within a transparent enclosure (glass, quartz, etc. depending on the type of lamp) which contains mercury vapour at low pressure. Once the discharge has started, the gas within the enclosure emits energy in the ultraviolet range which strikes the fluorescent material; in turn, this material transforms the ultraviolet radiation into radiation which has a wavelength within the visible spectrum. The colour of the light emitted depends upon the fluorescent material used. The discharge is created by an appropriate peak in voltage, generated by a starter. Once the lamp has been switched on, the gas offers an ever lower resistance, and it is necessary to stabilize the intensity of the current, using a controller (reactor); this lowers the power factor to approximately 0.40.6; normally a capacitor is added to increase the power factor to a value of more than 0.9 There are two types of controllers, magnetic (conventional) and electronic, which absorb from 10% to 20% of the rated power of the lamp. Electronic controllers offer specific advantages such as a saving in the energy absorbed, a lower dissipation of heat, and ensure a stable, flicker-free light. Some types of fluorescent lamps with electronic reactors do not need a starter. Compact fluorescent lamps are made up of a folded tube and a plastic base which contains, in some cases, a conventional or electronic controller. The value of the inrush current depends upon the presence of a power factor correction capacitor: - non PFC lamps have inrush currents equal to approximately twice the rated current and a turn-on time of about ten seconds; - in PFC lamps, the presence of the capacitor allows the reduction of the turnon time to a few seconds, but requires a high peak current, determined by the charge of the capacitor, which can reach 20 times the rated current. If the lamp is fitted with an electronic controller, the initial transient current may lead to peak currents equal to, at maximum, 10 times the rated current.

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High intensity discharge lamps: mercury vapour, metal halide and sodium vapour
The functioning of high intensity discharge lamps is the same as that of fluorescent lamps with the difference that the discharge occurs in the presence of a gas at high pressure. In this case, the arc is able to vaporize the metallic elements contained in the gas, releasing energy in the form of radiation which is both ultraviolet and within the visible spectrum. The special type of bulb glass blocks the ultraviolet radiation and allows only the visible radiation to pass through. There are three main types of high intensity discharge lamps: mercury vapour, metal halide and sodium vapour. The colour characteristics and the efficiency of the lamp depend upon the different metallic elements present in the gas, which are struck by the arc. High intensity discharge lamps require a suitably sized controller and a heating period which can last some minutes before the emission of the rated light output. A momentary loss of power makes the restarting of the system and the heating necessary. Non PFC lamps have inrush currents of up to twice the rated current for approximately 5 minutes. PFC lamps have a peak current equal to 20 times the rated current, and an inrush current of up to twice the rated current for approximately 5 minutes.

Lamp type Incandescent lamps Halogen lamps Fluorescent lamp High intensity discharge lamps

Non PFC PFC Non PFC PFC

Peak current 15In 15In 20In 20In

Inrush current 2In 2In 2In

Turn-on time 10 s 16 s 28 min 28 min

Protection and switching devices

IEC 60947-4-1 identifies two specific utilization categories for lamp control contactors: AC-5a switching of electric discharge lamps; AC-5b switching of incandescent lamps. The documentation supplied by the manufacturer includes tables for contactor selection, according to the number of lamps to be controlled, and to their type.

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For the selection of a protection device the following verifications shall be carried out: - the trip characteristic curve shall be above the turning-on characteristic curve of the lighting device to avoid unwanted trips; an approximate example is shown in Figure1; - coordination shall exist with the contactor under short-circuit conditions (lighting installations are not generally characterized by overloads).

With reference to the above verification criteria, the following tables show the maximum number of lamps per phase which can be controlled by the combination of ABB circuit breakers and contactors for some types of lamps, according to their power and absorbed current Ib1 , for three phase installations with a rated voltage of 400 V and a maximum short-circuit current of 15 kA.
1

For calculation see Annex B Calculation of load current Ib

Table 1: Incandescent and halogen lamps

Ur= 400 V Ik= 15 kA Incandescent/halogen lamps Circuit-Breaker type Setting PR221 DS Contactor type Rated Power [W] 60 100 200 300 500 1000 Rated current Ib [A] 0.27 0.45 0.91 1.37 2.28 4.55 57 34 17 11 6 3 65 38 19 12 7 4 70 42 20 13 8 4 103 62 30 20 12 6 142 85 42 28 16 8 S270 D20 ---A26 S270 D20 S270 D25 ---A26 ---A26 S270 D32 ---A26 S270 D50 ---A30

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Figure 1: Approximate diagram for the coordination of lamps with protection and switching devices
[t] Contactor Icw

[A] Circuit-breaker characteristics

T2N160 In63 L= 0.68- A S= 8- B A40

T2N160 In63 L= 0.92- A S= 10- B A50 220 132 65 43 26 13

T2N160 In100 L= 0.68- A S= 8- B A63 246 147 73 48 29 14

T2N160 In100 L= 0.76- A S= 8- B A75 272 163 80 53 32 16

T2N160 In100 L= 1- A S= 10- B A95 355 210 105 70 42 21

T2N160 In160 L= 0.68- A S= 7- B A110 390 240 80 48 24

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N lamps per phase 155 93 46 30 18 9

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Table 2: Fluorescent lamps
Ur= 400 V Ik= 15 kA Fluorescent lamps non PFC Circuit-Breaker type Setting PR221 DS Contactor type Rated Power [W] 20 40 65 80 100 110 Rated current Ib [A] 0.38 0.45 0.7 0.8 1.15 1.2 40 33 21 18 13 12 44 37 24 21 14 14 50 42 27 23 16 15 73 62 40 35 24 23 100 84 54 47 33 31 A26 A26 A26 A26 A30 S270 D16 S270 D20 S270 D20 S270 D32 S270 D40

Ur= 400 V

Ik= 15 kA Fluorescent lamps PFC Circuit-Breaker type Setting PR221 DS Contactor type S270 D25 --A26 Capacitor [F] 5 5 7 7 16 18 83 58 35 28 23 21 94 65 40 32 26 24 105 75 45 36 29 27 155 107 66 53 43 40 215 150 92 74 59 55 S270 D25 S270 D32 --A26 --A26 S270 D40 --A26 S270 D63 --A30

Rated Power [W] 20 40 65 80 100 110

Rated current Ib [A] 0.18 0.26 0.42 0.52 0.65 0.7

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S270 D50 A40

S270 D63 A50 157 133 85 75 52 50

T2N160 In100 L= 0.68- A S= 10- B A63 173 145 94 82 57 55

T2N160 In100 L= 0.76- A S= 10- B A75 192 162 104 91 63 60

T2N160 In100 L= 0.96- A- S= 10- B A95 250 210 135 118 82 79

T2N160 In160 S= 0.68- A S= 10- B A110 278 234 132 92 88

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N lamps per phase 110 93 60 52 36 35

150

T2N160 In63 L= 0.68- A S= 8- B A40

T2N160 In63 L= 1- A S= 10- B A50 335 230 142 115 92 85

T2N160 In100 L= 0.68- A S= 10- B A63 360 255 158 126 101 94

T2N160 In100 L= 0.76- A S= 10- B A75 400 280 173 140 112 104

T2N160 In100 L= 0.96- A S= 10- B A95 530 365 225 180 145 135

N lamps per phase 233 160 100 80 64 59

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Table 3: High intensity discharge lamps
Ur= 400 V Ik= 15 kA Fluorescent lamps non PFC Circuit-Breaker type Setting PR221 DS Contactor type Rated Power [W] 150 250 400 600 1000 Rated current Ib [A] 1.8 3 4.4 6.2 10.3 6 4 3 1 7 4 3 2 1 8 5 3 2 1 11 7 4 3 2 15 9 6 4 3 A26 A26 A26 A26 A30 S270 D16 S270 D2 S270 D20 S270 D32 S270 D40

Ur= 400 V

Ik= 15 kA Fluorescent lamps PFC Circuit-Breaker type Setting PR221 DS Contactor type S270 D16 --A26 Capacitor [F] 20 36 48 65 100 13 8 5 4 14 9 5 4 15 10 6 5 23 15 9 7 4 28 18 11 8 4 S270 D20 S270 D20 --A26 --A26 S270 D32 --A26 S270 D40 --A30

Rated Power [W] 150 250 400 600 1000

Rated current Ib [A] 1 1.5 2.5 3.3 6.2

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S270 D40 A40

S270 D50 A50 23 14 9 7 4

S270 D63 A63 26 16 10 8 5

T2N160 In100 L= 0.8- B S= 6.5- B A75 29 17 12 8 5

T2N160 In100 L= 1- B S= 8- B A95 38 23 15 11 6

T2N160 In160 L= 0.8- B S= 6.5- B A110 41 25 17 12 7

N lamps per phase 17 10 7 5 3

S270 D40 --A40

T2N160 In100 L= 0.8- B S= 6.5- B A50 50 33 20 15 8

T2N160 In100 L= 0.88- B S= 6.5- B A63 58 38 23 17 9

T2N160 In100 L= 1- B S= 6.5- B A75 63 42 25 19 10

T2N160 In160 A95 81 54 32 24 13

T2N160 In160 A110 88 59 36 27 14

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L= 0.84- B S= 4.5- B L= 0.88- B S= 4.5- B

N lamps per phase 30 20 12 9 5

Example: Switching and protection of a lighting system, supplied by a three phase network at 400 V 15 kA, made up of 55 incandescent lamps, of 200 W each, per phase. In table 1, on the row corresponding to 200 W, select the cell showing the number of controllable lamps immediately above the number of lamps per phase present in the installation. In the specific case, corresponding to the cell for 65 lamps per phase the following equipment are suggested: - ABB Tmax T2N160 In63 circuit breaker with PR221/DS type electronic release, with protection L set at 0.92, curve A and protection S set at 10, curve B; - A50 contactor.

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3.2 Protection and switching of generators
The need to guarantee an ever greater continuity of service has led to an increase in the use of emergency supply generators, either as an alternative to, or in parallel with the public utility supply network. Typical configurations include: Island supply (independent functioning) of the priority loads in the case of a lack of energy supply through the public network; Supply to the user installation in parallel with the public supply network. Unlike the public supply network, which has a constant contribution, in case of a short-circuit, the current supplied by the generator is a function of the parameters of the machine itself, and decreases with time; it is possible to identify the following successive phases: 1. a subtransient phase: with a brief duration (1050 ms), characterized by the subtransient reactance Xd (520% of the rated impedance value), and by the subtransient time constant Td (530 ms); 2. a transitory phase: may last up to some seconds (0.52.5 s), and is characterized by the transitory reactance Xd (1540% of the rated impedance value), and by the transitory time constant Td (0.032.5 s); 3. a synchronous phase: may persist until the tripping of external protection, and is characterized by the synchronous reactance Xd (80300% of the rated impedance value).

t [s]

101 Synchronous phase

1 Transient phase 10-1

Subtransient phase
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10-3

10

102 x Irg

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As a first approximation, it can be estimated that the maximum value of the short-circuit current of a generator, with rated power Srg, at the rated voltage of the installation Ur, is equal to:

Ikg =

Irg . 100
' X 'd %

where Irg is the rated current of the generator:

Irg =

Srg 3 . Ur

The circuit breaker for the protection of the generator shall be selected according to the following criteria: the set current higher than the rated current of the generator: I1 Irg; breaking capacity Icu or Ics higher than the maximum value of short-circuit current at the installation point: - in the case of a single generator: Icu(Ics) Ikg; - in the case of n identical generators in parallel: Icu(Ics) Ikg(n-1); - in the case of operation in parallel with the network: Icu(Ics) IkNet, as the short-circuit contribution from the network is normally greater than the contribution from the generator; for circuit breakers with thermomagnetic releases: low magnetic trip threshold: I3 =2.5/3In; for circuit breakers with electronic releases: - trip threshold of the delayed short-circuit protection function (S), set between 1.5 and 4 times the rated current of the generator, in such away as to intercept the decrement curve of the generator: I2 = (1.54)Irg; if the function S is not present, function I can be set at the indicated values I3 = (1.54)Irg; - trip threshold of the instantaneous short-circuit protection function (I) set at a value greater than the rated short-circuit current of the generator, so as to achieve discrimination with the devices installed downstream, and to allow fast tripping in the event of a short-circuit upstream of the device (working in parallel with other generators or with the network):

I 3 I kg

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The following tables give ABB SACE suggestions for the protection and switching of generators; the tables refer to 400 V (Table 1), 440 V (Table 2), 500 V (Table 3) and 690 V (Table 4). Table 1
Srg [kVA] 4 6 7 9 11 14 17 19 21 22 28 31 35 38 42 44 48 55 69 80 87 100 111 138 159 173 180 190 208 218 242 277 308 311 346 381 415 436 484 554 692 727 865 1107 1730 2180 2214 2250 2500 2800 3150 3500 MCB S20L/S260 B6 S20L/S260 B10 S20L/S260 B13 S20L/S260 B16 S20L/S260 B25 S20L/S260 B32 S20L/S260 B50 S20L/S260 B63 T2 160 In=63 T2 160 In=10 MCCB

400 V
ACB

Table 2
Srg [kVA] 4 6 7 9 11 14 17 19 21 22 28 31 35 38 42 44 48 55 69 80 87 100 111 138 159 173 180 190 208 218 242 277 308 311 346 381 415 436 484 554 692 727 865 1107 1730 2180 2214 2250 2500 2800 3150 3500 MCB S20L/S260 B6 S20L/S260 B8 S20L/S260 B10 S20L/S260 B13 S20L/S260 B16 S20L/S260 B20 S20L/S260 B25 S20L/S260 B32 S20L/S260 B40 S20L/S260 B50 S20L/S260 B63 S280 B80 S280 B100 T2 160 In=100 T2 160 In=160 T2 160 In=160 T4 250 T3 250 T4 250 T2 160 In=63 MCCB T2 160 In=10

440 V
ACB

T2 160 In=25

T2 160 In=25

S280 B80 S280 B100

T2 160 In=100

T2 160 In=160 T2 160 T4 250 T3 250 T4 250 T4 320

T4 320

T5 400

T5 400

T5 630 S6 800

T5 630 S6 800

S6 800 S7 1250 S7 1250 S7 1600 S8 3200

E1/E2 1250 E2/E3 1600 E2/E3 2000 E3 3200 E3 3200/E4 4000 E4 4000

S6 800 S7 1000 S7 1000 S7 1250 S7 1600 S8 3200 E3 3200 E4 3600 E4 4000 E6 5000/6300 E1/E2 1250

E2/E3 1600 E3 2500

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Table 3
Srg [kVA] 4 6 7 9 11 14 17 19 21 22 28 31 35 38 42 44 48 55 69 80 87 100 111 138 159 173 180 190 208 218 242 277 308 311 346 381 415 436 484 554 692 727 865 1107 1730 2180 2214 2250 2500 2800 3150 3500 MCB MCCB T2 160 In=10

500 V
ACB

Table 4
MCB 4 6 7 9 11 14 17 19 21 22 28 31 35 38 42 44 48 55 69 80 87 100 111 138 159 173 180 190 208 218 242 277 308 311 346 381 415 436 484 554 692 727 865 1107 1730 2180 2214 2250 2500 2800 3150 3500 MCCB

690 V
ACB

T2 160 In=10

T2 160 In=25

T2 160 In=25

T2 160 In=63

T2 160 In=63

T2 160 In=100

T2 160 In=100

T2 160 In=160 T3 250 T4 250 T4 250

T2 160 In=160 T3 250

T4 320

T4 250

T5 400

T4 320

T5 630 S6 800 S6 800 S7 1000 S7 1250 S7 1600 S8 2500 S8 3200 E2/E3 1600 E3 2500 E3 3200

T5 400 T5 630 T5 630 S6 800 S6 800 S7 1000 S7 1600 E1 800

E1/E2 1250

E1/E2 1250 E2/E3 1600 E2 2000 E3 2500 E3 2500

1SDC010017F0001

S8 2500

E4 4000 E6 5000/6300

S8 3200

E3 3200

Note: It is always advisable to check that the settings of the releases are correct with respect to the effective decrement curve of the current of the generator to be protected.

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Example: Protection of a generator with Srg = 100 kVA, in a system with a rated voltage of 440 V The generator parameters are: Ur = 440 V Srg = 100 kVA f = 50 Hz Irg = 131.2 A Xd = 6.5 % (subtransient reactance) Xd = 17.6 % (transient reactance) Xd = 230 % (synchronous reactance) Td = 5.5 ms (subtransient time constant) Td = 39.3 ms (transient time constant) From table 2, an ABB SACE T2N160 circuit-breaker is selected, with In = 160 A, with electronic release PR221-LS. For correct protection of the generator, the following settings are selected: function L: 0.84 A, corresponding to 134.4 A, value greater than Irg . function I: 1.5

Time-Current Curves
10 4 s 10 3 s
T2 160

10 2 s

10 1 s

1s 100 kVA generator decrement curve

10 s
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10-2s

10-1kA

1kA

101kA

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Electromechanical starter
The starter is designed to: - start motors; - ensure continuous functioning of motors; - disconnect motors from the supply line; - guarantee protection of motors against working overloads. The starter is typically made up of a switching device (contactor) and an overload protection device (thermal release). The two devices must be coordinated with equipment capable of providing protection against short-circuit (typically a circuit breaker with magnetic release only), which is not necessarily part of the starter.

The characteristics of the starter must comply with the international Standard IEC 60947-4-1, which defines the above as follows: Contactor: a mechanical switching device having only one position of rest, operated otherwise than by hand, capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions including operating overload conditions. Thermal release: thermal overload relay or release which operates in the case of overload and also in case of loss of phase. Circuit-breaker: defined by IEC 60947-2 as a mechanical switching device, capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions and also making, carrying for a specified time and breaking currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions. The main types of motor which can be operated and which determine the characteristics of the starter are defined by the following utilization categories:

Table 1: Utilization categories and typical applications

Current type Utilization categories AC-2 Alternating Current ac AC-3 AC-4
(1)

Typical applications Slip-ring motors: starting, switching off Squirrel-cage motors: starting, switching off during running(1) Squirrel-cage motors: starting, plugging, inching

AC-3 categories may be used for occasionally inching or plugging for limited time periods such as machine set-up; during such limited time periods the number of such operations should not exceed five per minutes or more than ten in a 10 minutes period.

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The choice of the starting method and also, if necessary, of the type of motor to be used depends on the typical resistant torque of the load and on the shortcircuit power of the motor supplying network. With alternating current, the most commonly used motor types are as follows: - asynchronous three-phase squirrel-cage motors (AC-3): the most widespread type due to the fact that they are of simple construction, economical and sturdy; they develop high torque with short acceleration times, but require elevated starting currents; - slip-ring motors (AC-2): characterized by less demanding starting conditions, and have quite a high starting torque, even with a supply network of low power.

Starting methods
The most common starting methods for asynchronous squirrel-cage motors are detailed below: Direct starting With direct starting, the DOL (Direct On Line) starter, with the closing of line contactor KL, the line voltage is applied to the motor terminals in a single operation. Hence a squirrel-cage motor develops a high starting torque with a relatively reduced acceleration time. This method is generally used with small and medium power motors which reach full working speed in a short time. These advantages are, however, accompanied by a series of drawbacks, including, for example: - high current consumption and associated voltage drop which may cause damages to the other parts of the system connected to the network; - violent acceleration which has negative effects on mechanical transmission components (belts, chains and mechanical joints), reducing working life.

MCCB

KL

Motor

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Other types of starting for squirrel-cage motors are accomplished by reducing the supply voltage of the motor: this leads to a reduction in the starting current and of the motor torque, and an increase in the acceleration time. Star-Delta starter The most common reduced voltage starter is the Star-Delta starter (Y-), in which: - on starting, the stator windings are star-connected, thus achieving the reduction of peak inrush current; - once the normal speed of the motor is nearly reached, the switchover to delta is carried out. After the switchover, the current and the torque follow the progress of the curves associated with normal service connections (delta). As can be easily checked, starting the motor with star-connection gives a voltage reduction of 3, and the current absorbed from the line is reduced by 1/3 compared with that absorbed with delta-connection. The start-up torque, proportional to the square of the voltage, is reduced by 3 times, compared with the torque that the same motor would supply when delta-connected. This method is generally applied to motors with power from 15 to 355 kW, but intended to start with a low initial resistant torque.

MCCB

KL

K KY

TOR
1SDC010019F0001

Motor

Starting sequence By pressing the start button, contactors KL and KY are closed. The timer starts to measure the start time with the motor connected in star. Once the set time has elapsed, the first contact of the timer opens the KY contactor and the second contact, delayed by approximately 50 ms, closes the K contactor. With this new configuration, contactors KL and K closed, the motor becomes delta-connected.

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The thermal release TOR, inserted in the delta circuit, can detect any 3rd harmonic currents, which may occur due to saturation of the magnetic pack and by adding to the fundamental current, overload the motor without involving the line. With reference to the connection diagram, the equipment used for a Star/Delta starter must be able to carry the following currents:
Ir 3 Ir 3
Ir 3

KL line contactor and K delta contactor

KY star contactor

overload protection release

where Ir is the rated current of the motor. Starting with autotransformers Starting with autotransformers is the most functional of the methods used for reduced voltage starting, but is also the most expensive. The reduction of the supply voltage is achieved by using a fixed tap autotransformer or a more expensive multi tap autotransformer. Applications can be found with squirrel-cage motors which generally have a power from 50 kW to several hundred kilowatts, and higher power doublecage motors.

MCCB

K2

K3

K1

TOR Motor

The autotransformer reduces the network voltage by the factor K (K=1.251.8), and as a consequence the start-up torque is reduced by K2 times compared with the value of the full rated voltage. On starting, the motor is connected to the taps of the autotransformer and the contactors K2 and K1 are closed.

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Therefore, the motor starts at a reduced voltage, and when it has reached approximately 80% of its normal speed, contactor K1 is opened and main contactor K3 is closed. Subsequently, contactor K2 is opened, excluding the autotransformer so as to supply the full network voltage. Starting with inductive reactors or resistors This type of starting is used for simple or double-cage rotors. The reduction of the supply voltage is achieved by the insertion of inductive reactors or resistors, in series to the stator. On start-up, the current is limited to 2.53.5 times the rated value. On starting, the motor is supplied via contactor K2; once the normal speed is reached, the reactors are short-circuited by the closing of contactor K1, and are then excluded by the opening of contactor K2. It is possible to achieve exclusions by step of the resistors or reactors with time-delayed commands, even for motors with power greater than 100 kW. The use of reactors notably reduces the power factor, while the use of resistors causes the dissipation of a high power (Joule effect), even if limited to the starting phase. For a reduction K (0.60.8) of the motor voltage, the torque is reduced by K2 times (0.360.64).

K1

K2

Inductance
1SDC010021F0001

TOR Motor

In compliance with the above mentioned Standard, starters can also be classified according to tripping time (trip classes), and according to the type of coordination achieved with the short-circuit protection device (Type 1 and Type 2).

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Trip classes The trip classes differentiate between the thermal releases according to their trip curve. The trip classes are defined in the following table 2: Table 2: Trip class
Trip Class 10A 10 20 30 Tripping time in seconds (Tp) 2 < Tp 10 4 < Tp 10 6 < Tp 20 9 < Tp 30

where Tp is the cold trip time of the thermal release at 7.2 times the set current value (for example: a release in class 10 at 7.2 times the set current value must not trip within 4 s, but must trip within 10 s). It is normal procedure to associate class 10 with a normal start-up type, and class 30 with a heavy duty start-up type. Coordination type Type 1 It is acceptable that in the case of short-circuit the contactor and the thermal release may be damaged. The starter may still not be able to function and must be inspected; if necessary, the contactor and/or the thermal release must be replaced, and the breaker release reset. Type 2 In the case of short-circuit, the thermal release must not be damaged, while the welding of the contactor contacts is allowed, as they can easily be separated (with a screwdriver, for example), without any significant deformation. In order to clearly determine a coordination type, and therefore the equipment necessary to achieve it, the following must be known: power of the motor in kW and type; rated system voltage; rated motor current; short-circuit current at installation point; starting type: DOL or Y/ - normal or heavy duty Type 1 or Type 2. The requested devices shall be coordinated with each other in accordance with the prescriptions of the Standard. For the most common voltages and short-circuit values (400 V - 440 V - 500 V - 690 V 35 kA - 50 kA) and for the most frequently used starting types, such as direct starting and Star/Delta starting, for asynchronous squirrel-cage motor (AC-3), ABB supplies solutions with: magnetic circuit-breaker - contactor - thermal release; thermomagnetic circuit-breaker - contactor; thermomagnetic circuit-breaker with PR212 MP electronic release contactor. 120 ABB SACE - Electrical devices

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The following is an example of the type of tables available: Table 3: 400 V 50 kA DOL Normal Type 2 (Tmax, Isomax Contactor Thermal release)
Motor MCCB Contactor Thermal Overload Relay Current setting Pe
[kW] 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3 4 5.5 7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250 290 315 355

Ir
[A] 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.8 3.5 5 6.6 8.6 11.5 15.2 22 28.5 36 42 56 68 83 98 135 158 193 232 282 349 430 520 545 610

Type

I3
[A]

Type

Type

min.
[A]

max.
[A] 1.4 1.8 2.4 4 5 6.5 8.5 11 14 19 25 42 52 52 80 80 110 110 175 200 320 320 320 500 500 800 800 800
1SDC010022F0201

T2S160 MF 1.6 T2S160 MF 1.6 T2S160 MF 2 T2S160 MF 3.2 T2S160 MF 4 T2S160 MF 5 T2S160 MF 8.5 T2S160 MF 11 T2S160 MF 12.5 T2S160 MA 20 T2S160 MA 32 T2S160 MA 52 T2S160 MA 52 T2S160 MA 52 T2S160 MA 80 T2S160 MA 80 T2S160 MA 100 T3S250 MA 160 T3S250 MA 200 T3S250 MA 200 T4S320 PR221-I In320 T5S400 PR221-I In400 T5S400 PR221-I In400 T5S630 PR221-I In630 T5S630 PR221-I In630 S6S800 PR211-I In800 S6S800 PR211-I In800 S6S800 PR211-I In800

21 21 26 42 52 65 110 145 163 210 288 392 469 547 840 960 1200 1440 1800 2400 2720 3200 4000 5040 6300 8000 9600 9600

A9 A9 A9 A9 A16 A26 A26 A30 A30 A30 A30 A50 A50 A50 A63 A75 A95 A110 A145 A185 A210 A260 A300 AF400 AF460 AF580 AF580 AF750

TA25DU1.4 TA25DU1.8 TA25DU2.4 TA25DU4 TA25DU5 TA25DU6.5 TA25DU8.5 TA25DU11 TA25DU14 TA25DU19 TA42DU25 TA75DU42 TA75DU52 TA75DU52 TA75DU80 TA75DU80 TA110DU110 TA110DU110 TA200DU175 TA200DU200 E320DU320 E320DU320 E320DU320 E500DU500 E500DU500 E800DU800 E800DU800 E800DU800

1 1.3 1.7 2.8 3.5 4.5 6 7.5 10 13 18 29 36 36 60 60 80 80 130 150 100 100 100 150 150 250 250 250

MA: magnetic only adjustable release MF: fixed magnetic only release

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Table 4: 400 V 50 kA DOL Heavy duty Type 2 (Tmax, Isomax Contactor Thermal release)
Motor MCCB Setting of the magnetic release
[A] T2S160 MF 1.6 T2S160 MF 1.6 T2S160 MF 2 T2S160 MF 3.2 T2S160 MF 4 T2S160 MF 5 T2S160 MF 8.5 T2S160 MF 11 T2S160 MF 12.5 T2S160 MA 20 T2S160 MA 32 T2S160 MA 52 T2S160 MA 52 T2S160 MA 52 T2S160 MA 80 T2S160 MA 80 T2S160 MA 100 T3S250 MA 160 T3S250 MA 200 T3S250 MA 200 T4S320 PR221-I In320 T5S400 PR221-I In400 T5S400 PR221-I In400 T5S630 PR221-I In630 T5S630 PR221-I In630 S6S800 PR211-I In800 S6S800 PR211-I In800 S6S800 PR211-I In800 21 21 26 42 52 65 110 145 163 210 288 392 469 547 840 960 1200 1440 1800 2400 2720 3200 4000 5040 6300 8000 9600 9600 A9 A9 A9 A9 A16 A26 A26 A30 A30 A30 A30 A50 A50 A50 A63 A95 A110 A145 A185 A210 A260 A300 AF400 AF460 AF580 AF750 AF750 AF750 TA25DU1.4* TA25DU1.8* TA25DU2.4* TA25DU4* TA25DU5* TA25DU6.5* TA25DU8.5* TA25DU11* TA450SU60 TA450SU60 TA450SU60 TA450SU80 TA450SU80 TA450SU60 TA450SU80 TA450SU80 TA450SU105 TA450SU140 TA450SU185 TA450SU185 E320DU320 E320DU320 E500DU500 E500DU500 E500DU500*** E800DU800 E800DU800 E800DU800 4 3 2 2 2

Contactor

Thermal Overload Relay Setting No. of range turns of the CT primary min. max. coil [A] [A]
1 1.3 1.7 2.8 3.5 4.5 6 7.5 10 13 20 23 23 40 55 55 70 95 130 130 100 100 150 150 150 250 250 250 1.4 1.8 2.4 4 5 6.5 8.5 11 15 20 30 40 40 60 80 80 105 140 185 185 320 320 500 500 800 800 800
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Pe
[kW] 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3 4 5.5 7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250 290 315 355

Ir
[A] 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.8 3.5 5 6.6 8.6 11.5 15.2 22 28.5 36 42 56 68 83 98 135 158 193 232 282 349 430 520 545 610

Type

Type

Type**

500

* Provide a by-pass contactor of the same size during motor start-up ** For type E releases choose tripping class 30 *** Connecting kit not available. To use the connecting kit, replacement with release E800DU800 is necessary

MA: magnetic only adjustable release MF: fixed magnetic only release

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Table 4: 400 V 50 kA Y/ Normal Type 2 (Tmax, Isomax Contactor Thermal release)
MOTOR MCCB Contactor Thermal Overload Relay STAR Type Type [A]

I3 Pe [kW]
18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250

LINE Type

DELTA Type

Ir [A]
36 42 56 68 83 98 135 158 193 232 282 349 430

Type

[A]

T2S160 MA52 T2S160 MA52 T2S160 MA80 T2S160 MA80 T2S160 MA100 T2S160 MA100 T3S250 MA160 T3S250 MA200 T3S250 MA200 T4S320 PR221-I In320 T5S400 PR221-I In400 T5S630 PR221-I In630 T5S630 PR221-I In630

469 547 720 840 1050 1200 1700 2000 2400 2880 3600 4410 5670

A50 A50 A63 A75 A75 A75 A95 A110 A145 A145 A185 A210 A260

A50 A50 A63 A75 A75 A75 A95 A110 A145 A145 A185 A210 A260

A26 A26 A30 A30 A30 A40 A75 A95 A95 A110 A145 A185 A210

TA75DU25 TA75DU32 TA75DU42 TA75DU52 TA75DU63 TA75DU63 TA110DU90 TA110DU110 TA200DU135 E200DU200 E200DU200 E320DU320 E320DU320

18-25 22-32 29-42 36-52 45 - 63 45 - 63 66 - 90 80 - 110 100 - 135 60 - 200 60 - 200 100 - 320 100 - 320
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Table 6: 440 V 50 kA DOL Normal Type 2 (Tmax, Isomax Contactor Thermal release)
Motor MCCB Contactor Thermal Overload Relay Current setting

Pe
[kW]
0,37 0,55 0,75 1,1 1,5 2,2 3 4 5,5 7,5 11 15 18,5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250 290 315 355

Ir
[A]
1 1,4 1,7 2,2 3 4,4 5,7 7,8 10,5 13,5 19 26 32 38 52 63 75 90 120 147 177 212 260 320 410 448 500 549

Type

I3 [A]

Type

Type

min. [A]

max. [A]
1,4 1,8 2,4 3,1 4 5 6,5 11 14 19 25 32 42 52 63 80 90 110 200 200 320 320 320 500 500 500 800 800

T2H160 MF 1 T2H160 MF 1.6 T2H160 MF 2 T2H160 MF 2.5 T2H160 MF 3.2 T2H160 MF 5 T2H160 MF 6.5 T2H160 MF 8.5 T2H160 MF 11 T2H160 MA 20 T2H160 MA 32 T2H160 MA 32 T2H160 MA 52 T2H160 MA 52 T2H160 MA 80 T2H160 MA 80 T2H160 MA 100 T4H250 PR221-I In160 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H320 PR221-I In320 T5H400 PR221-I In400 T5H630 PR221-I In630 T5H630 PR221-I In630 S6H630 PR211-I In630 S6H800 PR211-I In800 S6H800 PR211-I In800

13 21 26 33 42 65 84 110 145 180 240 336 469 547 720 840 1050 1200 1750 2000 2500 3200 3600 4410 5355 7560 8000 9600

A9 A9 A9 A9 A16 A26 A26 A30 A30 A30 A30 A50 A50 A50 A63 A75 A95 A110 A145 A185 A210 A260 A300 AF 400 AF 460 AF 580 AF 580 AF 580

TA25DU1.4 TA25DU1.8 TA25DU2.4 TA25DU3.1 TA25DU4 TA25DU5 TA25DU6.5 TA25DU11 TA25DU14 TA25DU19 TA42DU25 TA75DU32 TA75DU42 TA75DU52 TA75DU63 TA75DU80 TA110DU90 TA110DU110 E200DU200 E200DU200 E320DU320 E320DU320 E320DU320 E500DU500 E500DU500 E500DU500* E800DU800 E800DU800

1 1,3 1,7 2,2 2,8 3,5 4,5 7,5 10 13 18 22 29 36 45 60 65 80 60 60 100 100 100 150 150 150 250 250

* Connection kit not available MA: magnetic only adjustable release MF: fixed magnetic only release

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Table 7: 440 V 50 kA DOL Heavy duty Type 2 (Tmax, Isomax Contactor Thermal release)
Motor MCCB Type Pe
[kW] 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3 4 5.5 7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250 290 315 355

Contactor Setting of the magnetic release

[A] 13 21 26 33 42 65 84 110 145 180 240 336 469 547 720 840 1050 1200 1750 2000 2500 3200 3600 4410 5355 7560 8000 9600

Type

Type**

Ir
[A] 1 1.4 1.7 2.2 3 4.4 5.7 7.8 10.5 13.5 19 26 32 38 52 63 75 90 120 147 177 212 260 320 410 448 500 549 T2H160 MF 1 T2H160 MF 1.6 T2H160 MF 2 T2H160 MF 2.5 T2H160 MF 3.2 T2H160 MF 5 T2H160 MF 6.5 T2H160 MF 8.5 T2H160 MF 11 T2H160 MA 20 T2H160 MA 32 T2H160 MA 32 T2H160 MA 52 T2H160 MA 52 T2H160 MA 80 T2H160 MA 80 T2H160 MA 100 T4H250 PR221-I In160 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H320 PR221-I In320 T5H400 PR221-I In400 T5H630 PR221-I In630 T5H630 PR221-I In630 S6H630 PR211-I In630 S6H800 PR211-I In800 S6H800 PR211-I In800

Thermal Overload Relay No. of Setting turns of range the CT primary min. max. coil [A] [A]
1 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.5 7.5 10 4 3 2 2 2 10 18 20 28 28 40 55 70 60 60 100 100 100 150 150 150 150 250 250 1.4 1.8 2.4 3.1 4 5 6.5 11 14 15 27 30 40 40 60 80 105 200 200 320 320 320 500 500 500 500 800 800

A9 A9 A9 A9 A16 A26 A26 A30 A30 A30 A30 A50 A50 A50 A63 A95 A110 A145 A185 A210 A260 A300 AF400 AF460 AF580 AF750 AF 750 AF 750

TA25DU1.4* TA25DU1.8* TA25DU2.4* TA25DU3.1* TA25DU4* TA25DU5* TA25DU6.5* TA25DU11* TA25DU14* TA450SU60 TA450SU80 TA450SU60 TA450SU80 TA450SU80 TA450SU60 TA450SU80 TA450SU105 E200DU200 E200DU200 E320DU320 E320DU320 E320DU320 E500DU500 E500DU500 E500DU500*** E500DU500*** E800DU800 E800DU800

* Provide a by-pass contactor of the same size during motor start-up ** For type E releases choose tripping class 30 *** Connecting kit not available. To use the connecting kit, replacement with release E800DU800 is necessary

MA: magnetic only adjustable release MF: fixed magnetic only release

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Table 8: 440 V 50 kA Y/ Normal Type 2 (Tmax, Isomax Contactor Thermal release)
MOTOR MCCB I3 LINE Type Contactor DELTA Type STAR Type Type [A] Thermal Overload Relay

Pe [kW]
18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250

Ir [A]
32 38 52 63 75 90 120 147 177 212 260 320 410

Type

[A]

T2H160 MA52 T2H160 MA52 T2H160 MA80 T2H160 MA80 T2H160 MA80 T2H160 MA100 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H320 PR221-I In320 T5H400 PR221-I In400 T5H630 PR221-I In630 T5H630 PR221-I In630

392 469 720 840 960 1150 1625 1875 2250 2720 3200 4095 5040

A 50 A 50 A 63 A 75 A 75 A 75 A95 A95 A145 A145 A185 A210 A260

A 50 A 50 A 63 A 75 A 75 A 75 A95 A95 A145 A145 A185 A210 A260

A 16 A 26 A 26 A 30 A30 A40 A75 A75 A95 A110 A145 A185 A210

TA75DU25 TA75DU25 TA75DU42 TA75DU42 TA75DU52 TA75DU63 TA80DU80 TA110DU110 E200DU200 E200DU200 E200DU200 E320DU320 E320DU320

18-25 18-25 29-42 29-42 36-52 45 - 63 60-80 80-110 60-200 60-200 100-320 100-320
1SDC010025F0201

60-200

MA : Magnetic only adjustable release

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Table 9: 500 V 50 kA DOL Normal Type 2 (Tmax, Isomax Contactor Thermal release)
Motor Type

MCCB

Contactor Type

Thermal Overload Relay Current Type setting min. [A] max. [A]
1 1.4 1.8 3.1 4 5 6.5 8.5 11 14 19 25 32 42 52 63 80 90 200 200 200 320 320 500 500 500 800
1SDC010026F0201

Pe [kW]
0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3 4 5.5 7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250 290 315 355

Ir [A]
0.88 1.2 1.5 2.2 2.8 4 5.2 6.9 9.1 12.2 17.5 23 29 34 45 56 67 82 110 132 158 192 230 279 335 394 440 483 T2L160 MF 1 T2L160 MF 1.6 T2L160 MF 1.6 T2L160 MF 2.5 T2L160 MF 3.2 T2L160 MF 4 T2L160 MF 6.5 T2L160 MF 8.5 T2L160 MF 11 T2L160 MF 12.5 T2L160 MA 20 T2L160 MA 32 T2L160 MA 52 T2L160 MA 52 T2L160 MA 52 T2L160 MA 80 T2L160 MA 80 T2L160 MA 100 T4H250 PR221-I In160 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H320 PR221-I In320 T5H400 PR221-I In400 T5H400 PR221-I In400 T5H630 PR221-I In630 T5H630 PR221-I In630 S6L630 PR211-I In630 S6L630 PR211-I In630

I3 [A]
13 21 21 33 42 52 84 110 145 163 240 336 392 469 624 840 960 1200 1440 1875 2250 2720 3600 4000 4725 5040 7560 7560 A9 A9 A9 A9 A16 A26 A26 A30 A30 A30 A30 A50 A50 A50 A63 A75 A95 A110 A145 A145 A185 A210 A260 A300 AF 400 AF 460 AF 580 AF 580 TA25DU1.0 TA25DU1.4 TA25DU1.8 TA25DU3.1 TA25DU4 TA25DU5 TA25DU6.5 TA25DU8.5 TA25DU11 TA25DU14 TA25DU19 TA75DU25 TA75DU32 TA75DU42 TA75DU52 TA75DU63 TA80DU80 TA110DU90 E200DU200 E200DU200 E200DU200 E320DU320 E320DU320 E320DU320 E 500DU500 E 500DU500 E 500DU500* E 800DU800

0.63 1 1.3 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.5 6 7.5 10 13 18 22 29 36 45 60 65 60 60 60 100 100 100 150 150 150 250

320

* Connection kit not available MA: magnetic only adjustable release MF: fixed magnetic only release

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Table 10: 500 V 50 kA DOL Heavy duty Type 2 (Tmax, Isomax Contactor Thermal release)
Motor MCCB Type Pe
[kW] 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3 4 5.5 7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250 290 315 355

Contactor Setting of the magnetic release

[A] 13 21 21 33 42 52 84 110 145 163 240 336 392 469 624 840 960 1200 1440 1875 2123 2720 3200 3600 4725 5040 7560 7560

Type

Type**

Ir
[A] 0.88 1.2 1.5 2.2 2.8 4 5.2 6.9 9.1 12.2 17.5 23 29 34 45 56 67 82 110 132 158 192 230 279 335 394 440 483 T2L160 MF 1 T2L160 MF 1.6 T2L160 MF 1.6 T2L160 MF 2.5 T2L160 MF 3.2 T2L160 MF 4 T2L160 MF 6.5 T2L160 MF 8.5 T2L160 MF 11 T2L160 MF 12.5 T2L160 MA 20 T2L160 MA 32 T2L160 MA 52 T2L160 MA 52 T2L160 MA 52 T2L160 MA 80 T2L160 MA 80 T2L160 MA 100 T4H250 PR221-I In160 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H320 PR221-I In320 T5H400 PR221-I In400 T5H400 PR221-I In400 T5H630 PR221-I In630 T5H630 PR221-I In630 S6L630 PR211-I In630 S6L630 PR211-I In630

Thermal Overload Relay No. of Setting turns of range the CT primary min. max. coil [A] [A]
0.63 1 1.3 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.5 6 7.5 4 3 2 2 2 10 13 20 27.5 27.5 40 40 55 70 60 60 100 100 100 150 150 150 150 150 1 1.4 1.8 3.1 4 5 6.5 8.5 11 15 20 30 40 40 60 60 80 105 200 200 320 320 320 500 500 500 500 500

A9 A9 A9 A9 A16 A26 A26 A30 A30 A30 A30 A50 A50 A50 A63 A75 A95 A145 A145 A185 A210 A260 A300 AF400 AF460 AF580 AF750 AF750

TA25DU1.0* TA25DU1.4* TA25DU1.8* TA25DU3.1* TA25DU4* TA25DU5* TA25DU6.5* TA25DU8.5* TA25DU11* TA450SU60 TA450SU60 TA450SU60 TA450SU80 TA450SU80 TA450SU60 TA450SU60 TA450SU80 TA450SU105 E200DU200 E200DU200 E320DU320 E320DU320 E320DU320 E500DU500 E500DU500 E500DU500*** E500DU500*** E500DU500

* Provide a by-pass contactor of the same size during motor start-up ** For type E releases choose tripping class 30 *** Connecting kit not available. To use the connecting kit, replacement with release E800DU800 is necessary

MA: magnetic only adjustable release MF: fixed magnetic only release

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Table 11: 500 V 50 kA Y/ Normal Type 2 (Tmax, Isomax Contactor Thermal release)
MOTOR MCCB I3 LINE Type Contactor DELTA Type STAR Type Type [A] Thermal Overload Relay

230 279 335 394

T4H320 PR221-I In320 T5H400 PR221-I In400 T5H630 PR221-I In630 T5H630 PR221-I In630

2880 3400 4410 5040

A145 A210 A210 A260

A145 A210 A210 A260

A110 A145 A185 A210

E200DU200 E320DU320 E320DU320 E320DU320

60-200 100-320 100-320 100-320

MA: magnetic only adjustable release

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Pe [kW] 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250 290

Ir [A]
34 45 56 67 82 110 132 158 192

Type

[A]

T2L160 MA52 T2L160 MA52 T2L160 MA80 T2L160 MA80 T2L160 MA100 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H250 PR221-I In250 T4H320 PR221-I In320

430 547 720 840 1050 1375 1750 2000 2560

A 50 A 63 A 75 A 75 A 75 A95 A95 A110 A145

A 50 A 63 A 75 A 75 A 75 A95 A95 A110 A145

A 16 A 26 A 30 A30 A30 A50 A75 A95 A95

TA75DU25 TA75DU32 TA75DU42 TA75DU52 TA75DU52 TA80DU80 TA110DU90 TA110DU110 E200DU200

18-25 22-32 29-42 36 - 52 36 - 52 60-80 65-90 80-110 60-200

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Example: For a Y/ Normal starting Type 2, of a three phase asynchronous squirrel-cage motor with the following data: rated voltage Ur = 400 V short-circuit current Ik = 50 kA rated motor power Pe = 200 kW from Table 5, on the relevant row, the following information can be found: Ir (rated current): 349 A; short-circuit protection device: circuit breaker T5S630 PR221-I In630; magnetic trip threshold: I3 = 4410 A; line contactor: A210; delta contactor: A210; star contactor: A185; thermal release E320DU320, setting range 100-320 A (to be set at I r = 202 A ).
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3.4 Protection and switching of transformers

General aspects
Transformers are used to achieve a change in the supply voltage, for both medium and low voltage supplies. The choice of the protection devices must take into account transient insertion phenomena, during which the current may reach values higher than the rated full load current; the phenomenon decays in a few seconds. The curve which represents these transient phenomena in the time-current diagram, termed inrush current I0, depends on the size of the transformer and can be evaluated with the following formula (the short-circuit power of the network is assumed equal to infinity) K I e ( t / )

2 where: K ratio between the maximum peak inrush current value ( I0 ) and the rated current of the transformer (I1r): (K= I0 / I1r); time constant of the inrush current; I1r rated current of the primary; t time.
The table below shows the indicative values for t and K parameters referred to rated power Sr for oil transformers.
Sr [kVA] K = Io/I1r [s] 50 15 0.10 100 14 0.15 160 12 0.20 250 12 0.22 400 12 0.25 630 11 0.30 1000 10 0.35 1600 9 0.40 2000 8 0.45

I0 =

r1

Further to the above consideration, the follwing diagram shows the inrush current curve for a 20/0.4kV of 400kVA transformer. This transformer has an inrush current during the very first moments equal to about 8 times the rated current; this transient phenomenon stops after a few tenths of a second.
10

[s]

10-2 10-3

10-2

10-1

1
[kA]

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The transformer protection devices must also guarantee that the transformer cannot operate above the point of maximum thermal overload under shortcircuit conditions; this point is defined on the time-current diagram by the value of short-circuit current which can pass through the transformer and by a time equal to 2 s, as stated by Standard IEC 60076-5. The short-circuit current (Ik) flowing for a fault with low impedance at the LV terminals of the transformer is calculated by using the following formula:
Ik = Ur [A] 3 ( ZNet + Zt ) (1)

where: Ur is the rated voltage of the transformer [V]; ZNet is the short-circuit impedance of the network []; Zt is the short-circuit impedance of the transformer; from the rated power of the transformer (Sr [VA]) and the percentage short-circuit voltage (uk%) is equal to:
Zt = uk % U r2 [] 100 Sr (2)

Considering the upstream short-circuit power of the network to be infinite (ZNet=0), formula (1) becomes:
Ik = Ur = 3 ( Zt ) Ur 100 Sr = [A] uk % U r2 3 uk % Ur 3 100 Sr (3)

The diagram below shows the inrush current curve for a 20/0.4 kV of 400 kVA transformer (uk% = 4 %) and the point referred to the thermal ability to with the short-circuit current (Ik; 2 sec.).

1s

10-1s

10-2s

1kA

10kA

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In summary: for the correct protection of the transformer and to avoid unwanted trips, the trip curve of the protection device must be above the inrush current curve and below the overload point. The diagram below shows a possible position of the time-current curve of an upstream protection device of a 690/400 V, 250 kVA transformer with uk% = 4 %.

10 4 s 10 3 s
T4N250 PR221 In=250 A

10 s

10 1 s
250 kVA Trafo

1s

10-2s

10-1 kA

1kA

10kA

Criteria for the selection of protection devices

For the protection at the LV side of MV/LV transformers, the selection of a circuit breaker shall take into account: the rated current at LV side of the protected transformer (this value is the reference value for the rated current of the circuit breaker and the setting of the protections); the maximum short-circuit current at the point of installation (this value determines the minimum breaking capacity (Icu/Ics) of the protection device). MV/LV unit with single transformer The rated current at the LV side of the transformer (Ir) is determined by the following formula: 1000 Sr Ir = [A] (4) 3 U r 20 where: Sr is the rated power of the transformer [kVA]; Ur20 is the rated LV no-load voltage of the transformer [V].

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The full voltage three-phase short-circuit current (Ik), at the LV terminals of the transformer, can be expressed as (assuming that the short-circuit power of the network is infinite):
Ik = 100 I r [A] uk % (5)

where: uk% is the short-circuit voltage of the transformer, in %. The protection circuit-breaker must have: In I r; Icu (Ics) Ik. If the short-circuit power of the upstream network is not infinite and cable or busbar connections are present, it is possible to obtain a more precise value for Ik by using formula (1), where ZNet is the sum of the impedance of the network and of the impedance of the connection. MV/LV substation with more than one transformer in parallel For the calculation of the rated current of the transformer, the above applies (formula 4). The breaking capacity of each protection circuit-breaker on the LV side shall be higher than the short-circuit current equivalent to the short-circuit current of each equal transformer multiplied by the number of them minus one. As can be seen from the diagram below, in the case of a fault downstream of a transformer circuit-breaker (circuit-breaker A), the short-circuit current that flows through the circuit-breaker is equal to the contribution of a single transformer. In the case of a fault upstream of the same circuit-breaker, the short-circuit current that flows is equal to the contribution of the other two transformers in parallel.

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For a correct dimensioning, a circuit-breaker with a breaking capacity higher than twice the short-circuit current of one of the transformers must be chosen (assuming that all the transformers are equal and the loads are passive). The circuit-breakers positioned on the outgoing feeders (circuit-breakers B) shall have a breaking capacity higher than the sum of the short-circuit currents of the three transformers, according to the hypothesis that the upstream network short-circuit power is 750 MVA and the loads are passive.

Ik1

Ik2

Ik3

Ik2 + Ik3

A B
Ik = Ik1 + Ik2 + Ik3

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Selection of the circuit-breaker
The following tables show some possible choices of ABB SACE circuit-breakers, according to the characteristics of the transformer to be protected.

Table 1: Protection and switching of 230 V transformers

Transformer Sr uk Trafo Ir [A] 158 158 251 251 314 314 402 402 502 502 628 628 791 791 1004 1004 1255 1255 1581 1581 1581 2008 2008 2008 2510 2510 2510 3138 3138 3138 Busbar Ib [A] 158 316 251 502 314 628 402 803 502 1004 628 1255 791 1581 1004 2008 1255 2510 1581 3163 4744 2008 4016 6025 2510 5020 7531 3138 6276 9413 Trafo Feeder Ik [kA] 3.9 3.9 6.3 6.2 7.8 7.8 10.0 9.9 12.5 12.4 15.6 15.4 19.6 19.4 24.8 24.5 30.9 30.4 38.7 37.9 74.4 39.3 38.5 75.5 48.9 47.7 93.0 60.7 58.8 114.1 Circuit Breaker "A" (LV side) ABB SACE Circuit Breaker T1B160 T1B160 T4N320 T4N320 T5N400 T5N400 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 S6N800 S6N800 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7S1600/E3S1600 E3N2500 E3N2500 E3H2500 E3N3200 E3N3200 E3H3200 E3N3200 E3N3200 S8V3200/E6V3200 Release size setting In=160 1 In=160 1 In=320 0.9 In=320 0.9 In=400 0.9 In=400 0.9 In=630 0.7 In=630 0.7 In=630 0.9 In=630 0.9 In=630 1 In=630 1 In=800 1 In=800 1 In=1250 0.9 In=1250 0.9 In=1600 0.9 In=1600 0.9 In=1600 1 In=1600 1 In=1600 1 In=2500 0.9 In=2500 0.9 In=2500 0.9 In=3200 0.8 In=3200 0.8 In=3200 0.8 In=3200 1 In=3200 1 In=3200 1 Busbar Ik [kA] 3.9 7.9 6.3 12.5 7.8 15.6 10.0 19.9 12.5 24.8 15.6 30.9 19.6 38.7 24.8 48.9 30.9 60.7 38.7 75.9 111.6 39.3 77.0 113.2 48.9 95.3 139.5 60.7 117.7 171.2 32 A 63 A 125 A 160 A S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 T1C160 T1B160 T1C160 T1B160 T1N160 T1C160 T2N160 T1C160 T2S160 T2L160 T1C160 T2S160 T2L160 T1N160 T2H160 T4L250 T2N160 T2L160 T4L250

[kVA] % 1 x 63 4 2 x 63 1 x 100 4 2 x 100 1 x 125 4 2 x 125 1 x 160 4 2 x 160 1 x 200 4 2 x 200 1 x 250 4 2 x 250 1 x 315 4 2 x 315 1 x 400 4 2 x 400 1 x 500 4 2 x 500 1 x 630 4 2 x 630 3 x 630 1 x 800 5 2 x 800 3 x 800 1 x 1000 2 x 1000 5 3 x 1000 1 x 1250 2 x 1250 5 3 x 1250

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Circuit Breaker "B" (Feeder Circuit Breaker) Feeder Circuit Breaker type and rated current 250 A T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3S250 T3N250 T3S250 T4L250 T3N250 T3S250 T4L250 T3N250 T4H250 T4L250 T3S250 T4L250 T4L250 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5S400 T5L400 T5N400 T5S400 T5L400 T5N400 T5H400 T5L400 T5N400 T5L400 T5L400 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5S630 T5L630 T5N630 T5S630 T5L630 T5N630 T5H630 T5L630 T5N630 T5L630 T5L630 S6N800 S6N800 S6N800 S6N800 S6N800 S6N800 S6N800 S6S800 S6L800 S6N800 S6S800 S6L800 S6N800 S6H800 S6L800 S6N800 S6L800 S6L800 S7S1250 S7S1250/E1N1250 S7S1600/E2N1600 S7S1250/E2N1250 S7S1250/E1N1250 S7S1250/E2L1250 S7L1250/E2L1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E2L1250 S7L1250/E2L1250 S7S1250/E1N1250 S7H1250/E2L1250 S7L1250 S7S1250/E2N1250 S7L1250/E2L1250 S7L1250 S7S1600/E2N1600 E2N2000 S7S1600/E2L1600 S7L1600/E2L1600 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7S1600/E2L1600 S7L1600/E2L1600 S7S1600/E2N1600 S7H1600/E2L1600 S7L1600 S7S1600/E2N1600 S7L1600/E2L1600 S7L1600 E3H2000 E3H2500 E3L2000 E3L2500 E6V3200 E3H2000 E3L2000 E2N2000 E3H2000 E6V3200 E2N2000 E3L2000 E3H2500 E3H3200 E3L2500 E6V3200 E6V4000 E3H2500 E3H3200 E4H4000 E6V3200 E6V3200 E6V4000 E3N2500 E3L2500 E6V3200 E6V4000
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400 A

630 A

800 A

1250 A

1600 A

2000 A

2500 A

3200 A

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Table 2: Protection and switching of 400 V transformers
Transformer Sr [kVA] 1 x 63 2 x 63 1 x 100 2 x 100 1 x 125 2 x 125 1 x 160 2 x 160 1 x 200 2 x 200 1 x 250 2 x 250 1 x 315 2 x 315 1 x 400 2 x 400 1 x 500 2 x 500 1 x 630 2 x 630 3 x 630 1 x 800 2 x 800 3 x 800 1 x 1000 2 x 1000 3 x 1000 1 x 1250 2 x 1250 3 x 1250 1 x 1600 2 x 1600 3 x 1600 1 x 2000 2 x 2000 3 x 2000 1 x 2500 1 x 3125 uk % 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Trafo I r [A] 91 91 144 144 180 180 231 231 289 289 361 361 455 455 577 577 722 722 909 909 909 1155 1155 1155 1443 1443 1443 1804 1804 1804 2309 2309 2309 2887 2887 2887 3608 4510 Busbar Ib [A] 91 182 144 288 180 360 231 462 289 578 361 722 455 910 577 1154 722 1444 909 1818 2727 1155 2310 3465 1443 2886 4329 1804 3608 5412 2309 4618 6927 2887 5774 8661 3608 4510 Trafo Feeder Ik [kA] 2.2 2.2 3.6 3.6 4.5 4.4 5.7 5.7 7.2 7.1 8.9 8.8 11.2 11.1 14.2 14 17.7 17.5 22.3 21.8 42.8 22.6 22.1 43.4 28.1 27.4 53.5 34.9 33.8 65.6 35.7 34.6 67 44.3 42.6 81.9 54.8 67.7 Circuit Breaker "A" (LV side) ABB SACE Circuit Breaker T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T4N320 T4N320 T5N400 T5N400 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630/S6N800 T5N630/S6N800 S6N800/S7S1250 S6N800/S7S1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1N1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1N1250 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7H1600/E2N1600 E2B2000 E2B2000 E3S2000 E3N2500 E3N2500 E3S2000 E3N3200 E3N3200 E3H3200 E4S4000 E6H5000 Release size In=100 In=100 In=160 In=160 In=250 In=250 In=250 In=250 In=320 In=320 In=400 In=400 In=630 In=630 In=630/800 In=630/800 In=800/1000 In=800/1000 In=1000 In=1000 In=1000 In=1250 In=1250 In=1250 In=1600 In=1600 In=1600 In=2000 In=2000 In=2000 In=2500 In=2500 In=2500 In=3200 In=3200 In=3200 In=4000 In=5000 setting 0.96 0.96 0.92 0.92 0.95/0.8 0.95/0.8 0.95/0.95 0.95/0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.8 0.8 0.95/0.8 0.95/0.8 0.95/0.8 0.95/0.8 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 1 1 Busbar Ik [kA] 2.2 4.4 3.6 7.2 4.5 8.8 5.7 11.4 7.2 14.2 8.9 17.6 11.2 22.2 14.2 28 17.7 35.9 22.3 43.6 64.2 22.6 44.3 65 28.1 54.8 80.2 34.9 67.7 98.4 35.7 69.2 100.6 44.3 85.1 122.8 54.8 67.7 32 A 63 A 125 A 160 A S250/S260 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 T1C160 T1B160 T1C160 T1B160 T1N160 T1C160 T1N160 T1C160 T2S160 T2H160 T1C160 T2S160 T2H160 T1N160 T2H160 T2L160 T1N160 T2H160 T4L250 T2N160 T2H160 T4L250 T2S160 T4L250 T4L250 T2H160 T2H160 250 A

6.25

6.25 6.25 6.25

T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3S250 T4H250 T3N250 T3S250 T4H250 T3N250 T4H250 T4L250 T3N250 T4H250 T4L250 T3N250 T4H250 T4L250 T3S250 T4L250 T4V250 T4H250 T4H250

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Circuit Breaker "B" (Feeder Circuit Breaker) Feeder Circuit Breaker type and rated current 400 A 630 A 800 A 1250 A 1600 A 2000 A 2500 A 3200 A 4000 A

T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5S400 T5H400 T5N400 T5S400 T5H400 T5N400 T5H400 T5L400 T5N400 T5H400 T5L400 T5N400 T5H400 T5L400 T5S400 T5L400 T5V400 T5H400 T5H400

T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5S630 T5H630 T5N630 T5S630 T5H630 T5N630 T5H400 T5L630 T5N630 T5H630 T5L630 T5N630 T5H630 T5L630 T5S630 T5L630 T5V630 T5H630 T5H630

E3H2500 E3L2500 E3N2500 E3S2500

E3H3200 E6V3200 E3N3200 E3S3200

E4H4000 E6V4000 E4S4000

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S6N800 S6N800/E1B800 S6S800/E1N800 S7S1250/E1N1250 S6L800/E2N1250 S7L1250/E2N1250 S6N800/E1B800 S6S800/E1N800 S7S1250/E1N1250 S6L800/E2N1250 S7L1250/E2N1250 S6N800/E1B800 S7S1250/E1B1250 S6H800/E2N1250 S7H1250/E2N1250 S6L800/E3H1250 S7L1250/E3H1250 S6N800/E1B800 S7S1250/E1B1250 S6L800/E3H1250 S7L1250/E3S1250 S6L800/E3H1250 S7L1250/E3H1250 S6N800/E1B800 S7S1250/E1B1250 S6L800/E3S1250 S7L1250/E3S1250 S8V2000/E2L1250 S6S800/E1N800 S7S1250/E1N1250 S6L800/E3H1250 S7L1250/E3H1250 E2L1250 S6H800/E2N1250 S7H1250/E2N1250 S6L800/E3S1250 S7L1250/E3S1250

S7L1600/E2N1600 S7S1600/E2N1600 S7L1600/E2N1600 S7H1600/E2N1600 S7L1600/E3H1600 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7L1600/E3S1600 S7L1600/E3H1600 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7L1600/E3S1600 S8V2000/E2L1600 S7S1600/E2N1600 S7L1600/E3H1600 E2L1600 S7H1600/E2N1600 S7L1600/E3S1600

E2N2000 E2N2000 E3H2000 E3S2000 E3H2000 E3S2000 E3L2000 E2N2000 E3H2000 E3L2000 E2N2000 E3S2000

E3N2500

E3H2500 E3S2500 E3H2500 E3S2500 E3L2500

E3H3200 E3S3200 E3H3200 E3S3200 E6V3200

E4H4000 E4S4000 E6V4000

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Table 3: Protection and switching of 440 V transformers
Transformer Sr [kVA] 1 x 63 2 x 63 1 x 100 2 x 100 1 x 125 2 x 125 1 x 160 2 x 160 1 x 200 2 x 200 1 x 250 2 x 250 1 x 315 2 x 315 1 x 400 2 x 400 1 x 500 2 x 500 1 x 630 2 x 630 3 x 630 1 x 800 2 x 800 3 x 800 1 x 1000 2 x 1000 3 x 1000 1 x 1250 2 x 1250 3 x 1250 1 x 1600 2 x 1600 3 x 1600 1 x 2000 2 x 2000 3 x 2000 1 x 2500 1 x 3125 uk % 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Trafo I r [A] 83 83 131 131 164 164 210 210 262 262 328 328 413 413 525 525 656 656 827 827 827 1050 1050 1050 1312 1312 1312 1640 1640 1640 2099 2099 2099 2624 2624 2624 3280 4100 Busbar Ib [A] 83 165 131 262 164 328 210 420 262 525 328 656 413 827 525 1050 656 1312 827 1653 2480 1050 2099 3149 1312 2624 3936 1640 3280 4921 2099 4199 6298 2624 5249 7873 3280 4100 Trafo Feeder Ik [kA] 2.1 2.1 3.3 3.3 4.1 4.1 5.2 5.2 6.5 6.5 8.1 8.1 10.2 10.1 12.9 12.8 16.1 15.9 20.2 19.8 38.9 20.6 20.1 39.5 25.6 24.9 48.6 31.7 30.8 59.6 32.5 31.4 60.9 40.3 38.7 74.4 49.8 61.5 Circuit Breaker "A" (LV side) ABB SACE Circuit Breaker T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T3N/T4N250 T3N/T4N250 T3N/T4N250 T3N/T4N250 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 S6N800 S6N800 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7H1600/E2N1600 E2B2000 E2B2000 E2N2000 E2N2500 E2N2500 E2N2500 E3N3200 E3N3200 E3S3200 E4S4000 E6H5000 Release size In=100 In=100 In=160 In=160 In=250 In=250 In=250 In=250 In=320 In=320 In=400 In=400 In=630 In=630 In=630 In=630 In=800 In=800 In=1000 In=1000 In=1000 In=1250 In=1250 In=1250 In=1600 In=1600 In=1600 In=2000 In=2000 In=2000 In=2500 In=2500 In=2500 In=3200 In=3200 In=3200 In=4000 In=5000 setting 0.9/0.88 0.9/0.88 0.85/0.88 0.85/0.88 0.9/0.7 0.9/0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 Busbar Ik [kA] 2.1 4.1 3.3 6.5 4.1 8.1 5.2 10.4 6.5 12.9 8.1 16.1 10.2 20.2 12.9 25.6 16.1 31.7 20.2 39.7 58.3 20.6 40.3 59.2 25.6 49.8 72.9 31.7 61.5 89.5 32.5 62.9 91.4 40.3 77.4 111.7 49.8 61.5 32 A 63 A 125 A 160 A S250/S260 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 T1B160 S250/S260 T1B160 T1C160 T1B160 T1C160 T1B160 T1N160 T1C160 T1N160 T1C160 T2N160 T1N160 T2S160 T1N160 T2S160 T2L160 T1N160 T2S160 T2L160 T2N160 T2H160 T2L160 T2S160 T2L160 T4L250 T2S160 T2L160 T4L250 T2S160 S4L160 T4V250 T2H160 T2L160 250 A

T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3N250 T3S250 T3N250 T3S250 T3N250 T3S250 T4H250 T3N250 T4H250 T4H250 T3S250 T4H250 T4L250 T3S250 T4H250 T4L250 T3S250 T4H250 T4L250 T4H250 T4L250 T4V250 T4H250 T4H250

6.25

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Circuit Breaker "B" (Feeder Circuit Breaker) Feeder Circuit Breaker type and rated current 400 A 630 A 800 A 1250 A 1600 A 2000 A 2500 A 3200 A 4000 A

T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5N400 T5S400 T5N400 T5S400 T5H400 T5N400 T5H400 T5H400 T5N400 T5H400 T5L400 T5S400 T5H400 T5L400 T5S400 T5H400 T5L400 T5H400 T5L400 T5V400 T5H400 T5H400 T5N630 T5N630 T5S630 T5N630 T5S630 T5H630 T5N630 T5H630 T5H630 T5N630 T5H630 T5L630 T5S630 T5H630 T5L630 T5S630 T5H630 T5L630 T5H630 T5L630 T5V630 T5H630 T5H630 S6S800 S6S800/E1B800 S7S1250/E1B1250 S6L800/E2N1250 S7L1250/E2N1250 S6N800/E1B800 S6S800/E1B800 S7H1250/E1B1250 S6L800/E2N1250 S7L1250/E2N1250 S6N800/E1B800 S6L800/E2N1250 S7H1250/E1N1250 S6L800/E3S1250 S7L1250/E3S1250 S6S800/E1B800 S7S1250/E1B1250 S6L800/E2N1250 S7L1250/E2N1250 S8V2000/E2L1250 S6S800/E1B800 S7S1250/E1B1250 S6L800/E2N1250 S7L1250/E2N1250 S8V2000/E2L1250 S6S800/E1B800 S7H1250/E1N1250 S6L800/E3H1250 S7L1250/E3H1250 S6L800/E2N1250 S6L800/E2N1250 S7H1250/E1N1250 S7L1250/E2N1250

S7L1600/E2N1600 S7H1600/E2B1600 S7L1600/E2N1600 S7H1600/E2N1600 S7L1600/E3S1600 S7L1600/E2N1600 S8V2000/E2L1600 S7S1600/E2B1600 S7L1600/E2N1600 S8V2000/E2L1600 S7H1600/E2B1600 S7L1600/E3H1600 S7H1600/E2N1600 S7L1600/E2N1600

E2N2000

E2N2000 E2N2000 E3S2000 E2N2000 E3H2000 E2N2000 E3H2000 E2B2000 E3H2000 E6V3200 E2N2000 E2N2000

E3N2500

E3N3200

E4S4000

E3S2500 E3N2500 E3H2500 E3N2500 E3H2500 E3H2500 E3N2500 E3N2500

E3S3200

E3H3200 E3N3200 E3H3200 E3H3200

E4H4000

E4H4000 E4H4000 E6V4000

E3N3200

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Table 4: Protection and switching of 690 V transformers
Transformer Sr [kVA] 1 x 63 2 x 63 1 x 100 2 x 100 1 x 125 2 x 125 1 x 160 2 x 160 1 x 200 2 x 200 1 x 250 2 x 250 1 x 315 2 x 315 1 x 400 2 x 400 1 x 500 2 x 500 1 x 630 2 x 630 3 x 630 1 x 800 2 x 800 3 x 800 1 x 1000 2 x 1000 3 x 1000 1 x 1250 2 x 1250 3 x 1250 1 x 1600 2 x 1600 3 x 1600 1 x 2000 2 x 2000 3 x 2000 1 x 2500 1 x 3125 uk % 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Trafo I r [A] 53 53 84 84 105 105 134 134 167 167 209 209 264 264 335 335 418 418 527 527 527 669 669 669 837 837 837 1046 1046 1046 1339 1339 1339 1673 1673 1673 2092 2615 Busbar Ib [A] 53 105 84 167 105 209 134 268 167 335 209 418 264 527 335 669 418 837 527 1054 1581 669 1339 2008 837 1673 2510 1046 2092 3138 1339 2678 4016 1673 3347 5020 2092 2615 Trafo Feeder Ik [kA] 1.3 1.3 2.1 2.1 2.6 2.6 3.3 3.3 4.2 4.1 5.2 5.1 6.5 6.5 8.3 8.2 10.3 10.1 12.9 12.6 24.8 13.1 12.8 25.2 16.3 15.9 31.0 20.2 19.6 38.0 20.7 20.1 38.9 25.7 24.7 47.5 31.8 39.2 Circuit Breaker "A" (LV side) ABB SACE Circuit Breaker T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T1B/T2N160 T1C/T2N160 T1C/T2N160 T3N250/T4N250 T3N250/T4N250 T3S250/T4N250 T3S250/T4N250 T4N320 T4N320 T5N400 T5N400 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5N630 T5S630 S6N800 S6N800 S6L800 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 S7L1250/E1B1250 S7H1250/E1B1250 S7S1250/E1B1250 E2B1250 E2B1600 E2B1600 E2B1600 E2B2000 E2B2000 E2B2000 E3N2500 E3N3200 Release size In=63 In=63 In=100 In=100 In=160 In=160 In=160 In=160 In=250 In=250 In=250 In=250 In=320 In=320 In=400 In=400 In=630 In=630 In=630 In=630 In=630 In=800 In=800 In=800 In=1000 In=1000 In=1000 In=1250 In=1250 In=1600 In=1600 In=1600 In=1600 In=2000 In=2000 In=2000 In=2500 In=3200 setting 0.9/0.88 0.9/0.88 0.9/0.92 0.9/0.92 0.9/0.72 0.9/0.72 0.9/0.88 0.9/0.88 0.9/0.8 0.9/0.8 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 Busbar Ik [kA] 1.3 2.6 2.1 4.2 2.6 5.2 3.3 6.6 4.2 8.3 5.2 10.3 6.5 12.9 8.3 16.3 10.3 20.2 12.9 25.3 37.2 13.1 25.7 37.7 16.3 31.8 46.5 20.2 39.2 57.1 20.7 40.1 58.3 25.7 49.3 71.2 31.8 39.2 32 A 63 A 125 A 160 A T1B160 T1B160 T1B160 T1N160 T1B160 T1N160 T1C160 T2S160 T1N160 T2L160 T1N160 T4N250 T2S160 T4N250 T2L160 T4N250 T4N250 T4S250 T4N250 T4H250 T4H250 T4N250 T4H250 T4H250 T4N250 T4H250 T4L250 T4S250 T4H250 T4L250 T4S250 T4L250 T4L250 T4H250 T4L250 T4V250 T4H250 T4H250 250 A

T4N250 T4N250 T4N250 T4N250 T4N250 T4N250 T4S250 T4N250 T4H250 T4H250 T4N250 T4H250 T4H250 T4N250 T4H250 T4L250 T4S250 T4H250 T4L250 T4S250 T4L250 T4L250 T4H250 T4L250 T4V250 T4H250 T4H250

6.25

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Circuit Breaker "B" (Feeder Circuit Breaker) Feeder Circuit Breaker type and rated current 400 A 630 A 800 A 1250 A 1600 A 2000 A 2500 A 3200 A 4000 A

T5N400 T5N400 T5S400 T5N400 T5H400 T5H400 T5N400 T5H400 T5H400 T5N400 T5H400 T5L400 T5S400 T5H400 T5L400 T5S400 T5L400 T5L400 T5H400 T5L400 T5V400 T5H400 T5H400 T5S630 T5H630 T5H630 T5H630 T5H630 T5N630 T5H630 T5L630 T5S630 T5H630 T5L630 T5S630 T5L630 T5L630 T5H630 T5L630 T5V630 T5H630 T5H630 S6L800 E2B1600 S7L1250/E1B800 S7L1250/E1B1250 S8V2000/E2N1250 S8V2000/E2N1600 S6S800/E1B800 S8H2000/E2B1250 S8H2000/E2B1600 E3N2500 S6S800/E1B800 S8V2000/E2B1250 S8V2000/E2B1600 E3N2500 S6L800/E1B800 S7L1250/E1B1250 S8V2000/E2N1250 S8V2000/E2N1600 E2L1250 E2L1600 S7L1250/E1B800 S7L1250/E1B1250 S7L1600/E2B1600 S8H2000/E2B1250 S8H2000/E2B1600

E2B1600

E2N2000

E2B2000 E3N3200 E2N2000 E3N2500 E3S2000 E3S2500 E3S3200 E2B2000

E4S4000

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NOTE The tables refer to the previously specified conditions; the information for the selection of circuit-breakers is supplied only with regard to the current in use and the prospective short-circuit current. For a correct selection, other factors such as selectivity, back-up protection, the decision to use limiting circuitbreakers etc. must also be considered. Therefore, it is essential that the design engineers carry out precise checks. It must also be noted that the short-circuit currents given are determined using the hypothesis of 750 MVA power upstream of the transformers, disregarding the impedances of the busbars or the connections to the circuit-breakers. Example: Supposing the need to size breakers A1/A2/A3, on the LV side of the three transformers of 630 kVA 20/0.4 kV with uk% equal to 4% and outgoing feeder circuit-breakers B1/B2/B3 of 63-400-800 A:

A1

A2

A3

63 A

400 A

800 A

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From Table 2, corresponding to the row relevant to 3x630 kVA transformers, it can be read that:

Level A circuit-breakers (LV side of transformer) Trafo Ir (909 A) is the current that flows through the transformer circuit-breakers; Busbar Ib (2727 A) is the maximum current that the transformers can supply; Trafo Feeder Ik (42.8 kA) is the value of the short-circuit current to consider for the choice of the breaking capacity of each of the transformer circuit-breakers; S7S1250 or E1N1250 is the size of the transformer circuit-breaker; In (1000 A) is the rated current of the transformer circuit-breaker (electronic release chosen by the user); Setting (0.95) indicates the set value of function L of the electronic release.

Level B circuit-breakers (outgoing feeder) Busbar Ik (64.2 kA) is the short-circuit current due to the contribution of all three transformers; corresponding to 63 A, read circuit-breaker B1 Tmax T2H160; corresponding to 400 A, read circuit-breaker B2 Tmax T5H400; corresponding to 800 A, read circuit-breaker B3 Isomax S6L800 or E2N1250. The choice made does not take into account discrimination/back-up requirements. Refer to the relevant chapters for selections appropriate to the various cases.

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U

IR I

P S IQ Q

In alternating current circuits, the current absorbed by the user can be represented by two components: - the active component IR, in phase with the supply voltage, is directly correlated to the output (and therefore to the part of electrical energy transformed into energy of a different type, usually electrical with different characteristics, mechanical, light and/or thermal); - the reactive component IQ, in quadrature to the voltage, is used to produce the flow necessary for the conversion of powers through the electric or magnetic field. Without this, there could be no flow of power, such as in the core of a transformer or in the air gap of a motor. In the most common case, in the presence of ohmic-inductive type loads, the total current (I) lags in comparison with the active component IR. In an electrical installation, it is necessary to generate and transmit, other than the active power P, a certain reactive power Q, which is essential for the conversion of electrical energy, but not available to the user. The complex of the power generated and transmitted constitutes the apparent power S.

Power factor (cos) is defined as the ratio between the active component IR and the total value of the current l; is the phase shifting between the voltage U and the current l. It results:

cos

IR P (1) = S I

The reactive demand factor (tan) is the relationship between the reactive power and the active power:

tan =

Q (2) P

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Table 1 shows some typical power factors: Table 1: Typical power factor
Load Transformers (no load condition) Motor (full load) Motor (no load) Metal working apparatuses: - Arc welding - Arc welding compensated - Resistance welding: - Arc melting furnace Fluorescent lamps - compensated - uncompensated Mercury vapour lamps Sodium vapour lamp AC DC converters DC drives AC drives Resistive load cos power factor 0.10.15 0.70.85 0.15 0.350.6 0.70.8 0.40.6 0.750.9 0.9 0.40.6 0.5 0.650.75 0.60.95 0.40.75 0.950.97 1 tan reactive demand factor 9.96.6 1.00.62 6.6 2.71.3 1.00.75 2.31.3 0.90.5 0.5 2.31.3 1.7 1.20.9 1.30.3 2.30.9 0.330.25 0

The power factor correction is the action increasing the power factor in a specific section of the installation by locally supplying the necessary reactive power, so as to reduce the current value to the equivalent of the power required, and therefore the total power absorbed from the upstream side. Thus, both the line as well as the supply generator can be sized for a lower apparent power value required by the load. In detail, as shown by Figure 1 and Figure 2, increasing the power factor of the load: - decreases the relative voltage drop urp per unit of active power transmitted; - increases the transmittable active power and decreases the losses, the other dimensioning parameters remaining equal.

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Figure 1: Relative voltage drop
Voltage drop per unit of active power transmitted 10

Cable cross section

Relative voltage drop

1
0.50 Load power factor

Figure 2: Transmittable active power

Active power increase with equal dimensioning factors

1000 original power factor 0.4 0.7

Active Power % increase

0.5 0.8

0.6 0.9

100

10

1 0.70

0.80 Improved power factor

0.90

1.00

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The distribution authority is responsible for the production and transmission of the reactive power required by the user installations, and therefore has a series of further inconveniences which can be summarized as: - oversizing of the conductors and and of the components of the transmission lines; - higher Joule-effect losses and higher voltage drops in the components and lines. The same inconveniences are present in the distribution installation of the final user. The power factor is an excellent index of the size of the added costs and is therefore used by the distribution authority to define the purchase price of the energy for the final user. The ideal situation would be to have a cos slightly higher than the set reference so as to avoid payment of legal penalties, and at the same time not to risk having, with a cos too close to the unit, a leading power factor when the power factor corrected device is working with a low load. The distribution authority generally does not allow others to supply reactive power to the network, also due to the possibility of unexpected overvoltages. In the case of a sinusoidal waveform, the reactive power necessary to pass from one power factor cos1 to a power factor cos2 is given by the formula:

Qc = Q2 - Q1 = P ( tan

- tan 2 ) (3)

where: P is the active power; Q1,1 are the reactive power and the phase shifting before power factor correction; Q2,2 are the reactive power and the phase shifting after power factor correction; Qc is the reactive power for the power factor correction.

P Q2 S2 P Qc
Power factor correction unit (reactive power generator)

Q2 S2

Q1 Qc S1

P Q1 S1
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Table 2 shows the value of the relationship

Kc =

Qc = tan P

- tan

(4)

for different values of the power factor before and after the correction. Table 2: Factor Kc
Kc cos1 0.60 0.61 0.62 0.63 0.64 0.65 0.66 0.67 0.68 0.69 0.70 0.71 0.72 0.73 0.74 0.75 0.76 0.77 0.78 0.79 0.80 0.81 0.82 0.83 0.84 0.85 0.86 0.87 0.88 0.89 0.90 0.80 0.583 0.549 0.515 0.483 0.451 0.419 0.388 0.358 0.328 0.299 0.270 0.242 0.214 0.186 0.159 0.132 0.105 0.079 0.052 0.026 0.85 0.714 0.679 0.646 0.613 0.581 0.549 0.519 0.488 0.459 0.429 0.400 0.372 0.344 0.316 0.289 0.262 0.235 0.209 0.183 0.156 0.130 0.104 0.078 0.052 0.026 0.90 0.849 0.815 0.781 0.748 0.716 0.685 0.654 0.624 0.594 0.565 0.536 0.508 0.480 0.452 0.425 0.398 0.371 0.344 0.318 0.292 0.266 0.240 0.214 0.188 0.162 0.135 0.109 0.082 0.055 0.028 0.91 0.878 0.843 0.810 0.777 0.745 0.714 0.683 0.652 0.623 0.593 0.565 0.536 0.508 0.481 0.453 0.426 0.400 0.373 0.347 0.320 0.294 0.268 0.242 0.216 0.190 0.164 0.138 0.111 0.084 0.057 0.029 0.92 0.907 0.873 0.839 0.807 0.775 0.743 0.712 0.682 0.652 0.623 0.594 0.566 0.538 0.510 0.483 0.456 0.429 0.403 0.376 0.350 0.324 0.298 0.272 0.246 0.220 0.194 0.167 0.141 0.114 0.086 0.058 0.93 0.938 0.904 0.870 0.837 0.805 0.774 0.743 0.713 0.683 0.654 0.625 0.597 0.569 0.541 0.514 0.487 0.460 0.433 0.407 0.381 0.355 0.329 0.303 0.277 0.251 0.225 0.198 0.172 0.145 0.117 0.089 cos2 0.94 0.95 0.970 1.005 0.936 0.970 0.903 0.937 0.870 0.904 0.838 0.872 0.806 0.840 0.775 0.810 0.745 0.779 0.715 0.750 0.686 0.720 0.657 0.692 0.629 0.663 0.601 0.635 0.573 0.608 0.546 0.580 0.519 0.553 0.492 0.526 0.466 0.500 0.439 0.474 0.413 0.447 0.387 0.421 0.361 0.395 0.335 0.369 0.309 0.343 0.283 0.317 0.257 0.291 0.230 0.265 0.204 0.238 0.177 0.211 0.149 0.184 0.121 0.156 0.96 1.042 1.007 0.974 0.941 0.909 0.877 0.847 0.816 0.787 0.757 0.729 0.700 0.672 0.645 0.617 0.590 0.563 0.537 0.511 0.484 0.458 0.432 0.406 0.380 0.354 0.328 0.302 0.275 0.248 0.221 0.193 0.97 1.083 1.048 1.015 0.982 0.950 0.919 0.888 0.857 0.828 0.798 0.770 0.741 0.713 0.686 0.658 0.631 0.605 0.578 0.552 0.525 0.499 0.473 0.447 0.421 0.395 0.369 0.343 0.316 0.289 0.262 0.234 0.98 1.130 1.096 1.062 1.030 0.998 0.966 0.935 0.905 0.875 0.846 0.817 0.789 0.761 0.733 0.706 0.679 0.652 0.626 0.599 0.573 0.547 0.521 0.495 0.469 0.443 0.417 0.390 0.364 0.337 0.309 0.281 0.99 1.191 1.157 1.123 1.090 1.058 1.027 0.996 0.966 0.936 0.907 0.878 0.849 0.821 0.794 0.766 0.739 0.713 0.686 0.660 0.634 0.608 0.581 0.556 0.530 0.503 0.477 0.451 0.424 0.397 0.370 0.342 1 1.333 1.299 1.265 1.233 1.201 1.169 1.138 1.108 1.078 1.049 1.020 0.992 0.964 0.936 0.909 0.882 0.855 0.829 0.802 0.776 0.750 0.724 0.698 0.672 0.646 0.620 0.593 0.567 0.540 0.512 0.484

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Example Supposing the need to change from 0.8 to 0.93 the power factor of a threephase installation (Ur= 400 V) which absorbs an average power of 300 kW. From Table 2, at the intersection of the column corresponding to the final power factor (0.93), and the row corresponding to the starting power factor (0.8), the value of Kc (0.355) can be read. The reactive power Qc which must be generated locally shall be:

Qc = K c . P = 0.355 . 300 = 106.5 kvar

Due to the effect of power factor correction, the current absorbed decreases from 540 A to 460 A (a reduction of approximately 15%).

Characteristics of power factor correction capacitor banks The most economical means of increasing the power factor, especially for an installation which already exists, is installing capacitors. Capacitors have the following advantages: - low cost compared with synchronous compensators and electronic power converters; - ease of installation and maintenance; - reduced losses (less than 0.5 W/kvar in low voltage); - the possibility of covering a wide range of powers and different load profiles, simply supplying in parallel different combinations of components, each with a relatively small power. The disadvantages are sensitivity to overvoltages and to the presence of nonlinear loads. The Standards applicable to power factor correction capacitors are as follows: - IEC 60831-1 Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1000 V - Part 1: General - Performance, testing and rating - Safety requirements - Guide for installation and operation; - IEC 60931-1 Shunt power capacitors of the non-self-healing type for a.c. systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1000 V - Part 1: GeneralPerformance, testing and rating - Safety requirements - Guide for installation and operation.

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The characteristics of a capacitor, given on its nameplate, are: rated voltage Ur, which the capacitor must withstand indefinitely; rated frequency fr (usually equal to that of the network); rated power Qc, generally expressed in kvar (reactive power of the capacitor bank). From this data it is possible to find the size characteristics of the capacitors by using the following formulae (5):
Single-phase connection Three-phase star-connection Three-phase delta-connection

Capacity of the capacitor bank

C=

Qc 2 2 fr U r

C=

Qc 2 2 f r U r

C=

Qc 2 2 f r U r 3
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Irc = 2 f r C U r

Irc = 2 f r C U r / 3 I l = Irc

I rc = 2 f r C U r

I l = I rc

I l = Irc 3

With three-phase systems, for the same reactive power, the star-connection requires a capacity 3 times larger and subjects the capacitors to a voltage and a current times less than the analogous delta-connection. Capacitors are generally supplied with connected discharge resistance, calculated so as to reduce the residual voltage at the terminals to 75 V in 3 minutes, as stated in the reference Standard.

4.2 Power factor correction method

Single PFC Single or individual power factor correction is carried out by connecting a capacitor of the correct value directly to the terminals of the device which absorbs reactive power. Installation is simple and economical: capacitors and load can use the same overload and short-circuit protection, and are connected and disconnected simultaneously. The adjustment of cos is systematic and automatic with benefit not only to the energy distribution authority, but also to the whole internal distribution system of the user. This type of power factor correction is advisable in the case of large users with constant load and power factor and long connection times. Individual PFC is usually applied to motors and fluorescent lamps. The capacitor units or small lighting capacitors are connected directly to loads. 152 ABB SACE - Electrical devices

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Individual PFC of motors The usual connection diagrams are shown in the following Figure:

Starter

Starter

Starter

M
Diagram 1

M
Diagram 2

M
Diagram 3

In the case of direct connection (diagrams 1 and 2) there is a risk that after disconnection of the supply, the motor will continue to rotate (residual kinetic energy) and self-excite with the reactive energy supplied by the capacitor bank, acting as an asynchronous generator. In this case, the voltage is maintained on the load side of the switching and control device, with the risk of dangerous overvoltages of up to twice the rated voltage value. However, in the case of diagram 3, to avoid the risk detailed above, the normal procedure is to connect the PFC bank to the motor only when it is running, and to disconnect it before the disconnection of the motor supply. As a general rule, for a motor with power Pr, it is advisable to use a PFC with reactive power Qc below 90% of the reactive power absorbed by the no-load motor Q0, at rated voltage Ur, to avoid a leading power factor. Considering that under no-load conditions, the current absorbed I0 [A] is solely reactive, if the voltage is expressed in volts, it results:

Qc = 0.9 Q0 = 0.9

3 U r I 0 [kvar] (6) 1000

The current I0 is generally given in the documentation supplied by the manufacturer of the motor.

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Table 3 shows the values of reactive power for power factor correction of some ABB motors, according to the power and the number of poles. Table 3: Reactive power for power factor motor correction
Pr [kW] Qc [kvar] Before PFC cosr Ir [A] / 3000 r/min 13.9 20 26.5 32 38.5 53 64 79 95 131 152 194 228 269 334 410 510 / 1500 r/min 14.2 21.5 28.5 35 41 56 68 83 98 135 158 192 232 282 351 430 545 After PFC cos2 I2 [A]

7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250 315

2.5 2.5 5 5 5 10 10 12.5 15 15 15 20 30 30 30 40 50

400V / 50 Hz / 2 poles 0.89 0.88 0.9 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.89 0.88 0.89 0.88 0.9 0.86 0.88 0.89 0.9 0.92 0.92 400V / 50 Hz / 4 poles 0.86 0.81 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.84 0.83 0.86 0.86 0.87 0.87 0.87 0.86 0.86 0.87 0.87

0.98 0.95 0.98 0.98 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.96 0.97 0.94 0.95 0.92 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.96 0.96

12.7 18.6 24.2 29.7 35.8 47.9 58.8 72.2 87.3 122.2 143.9 181.0 210.9 252.2 317.5 391.0 486.3

7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250 315

2.5 5 5 7.5 10 15 15 20 20 20 20 30 40 40 50 50 60

0.96 0.96 0.95 0.96 0.97 0.98 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.96 0.96 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.93

12.7 18.2 25.3 30.5 35.1 47.5 59.1 71.1 86.9 122.8 145.9 174.8 209.6 257.4 320.2 399.4 507.9

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Pr [kW]

Qc [kvar]

Before PFC cosr Ir [A] 400V / 50 Hz / 6 poles / 1000 r/min 0.79 15.4 0.78 23 0.78 31 0.81 36 0.81 43 0.83 56 0.83 69 0.84 82 0.84 101 0.82 141 0.84 163 0.83 202 0.83 240 0.85 280 0.85 355 0.84 450 0.84 565 400V / 50 Hz / 8 poles 0.7 0.76 0.82 0.79 0.77 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.81 0.82 0.82 0.83 0.8 / 750 r/min 18.1 23.5 29 37 45 59 74 90 104 140 167 202 250

After PFC cos2 I2 [A]

7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200 250 315

5 5 7.5 7.5 10 10 12.5 15 20 25 30 35 45 50 60 70 75

0.98 0.93 0.94 0.94 0.96 0.94 0.94 0.95 0.96 0.93 0.95 0.94 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.94 0.92

12.4 19.3 25.7 30.9 36.5 49.4 60.8 72.6 88.7 123.9 144.2 178.8 210.8 249.6 318.0 404.2 514.4

7.5 11 15 18.5 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132

5 7.5 7.5 7.5 10 12.5 15 20 20 30 30 35 50

0.91 0.97 0.97 0.93 0.92 0.93 0.92 0.93 0.93 0.95 0.93 0.94 0.93

13.9 18.4 24.5 31.5 37.5 50.0 62.8 75.4 90.2 120.6 146.6 178.8 214.6

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Example For a three-phase asynchronous motor, 110 kW (400 V - 50 Hz - 4 poles), the PFC power suggested in the table is 30 kvar. Individual power factor correction of three-phase transformers A transformer is an electrical device of primary importance which, due to the system requirements, is often constantly in service. In particular, in installations constituted by several transformer substations, it is advisable to carry out power factor correction directly at the transformer. In general, the PFC power (Qc) for a transformer with rated power Sr [kVA] should not exceed the reactive power required under minimum reference load conditions. Reading the data from the transformer nameplate, the percentage value of the no-load current i0%, the percentage value of the short-circuit voltage uk%, the iron losses Pfe and the copper losses Pcu [kW], the PFC power required is approximately:
i % u % i % 2 2 2 2 u % Qc = 0 Sr Pfe + K L k Sr Pcu 0 Sr + K L k Sr [kvar] (7) 100 100 100 100
2 2

where KL is the load factor, defined as the relationship between the minimum reference load and the rated power of the transformer. Example Supposing the need for PFC of a 630 kVA oil-distribution transformer which supplies a load which is less than 60% of its rated power. From the data on the transformer nameplate: i0% = 1.8% uk% = 4% Pcu = 8.9 kW Pfe = 1.2 kW The PFC power of the capacitor bank connected to the transformer is:

u % i % 2 2 2 Qc = 0 Sr Pfe + K L k Sr Pcu = 100 100

1.8% 4% 630 1.22+ 0.62 630 8.92 =19.8 kvar 100 100

while, when using the simplified formula, the result is:

i % 1.8% 4% 2 u % 630 + 0.62 630 = 20.4 kvar Qc = 0 Sr + K L k Sr = 100 100 100 100

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Table 4 shows the reactive power of the capacitor bank Qc [kvar] to be connected on the secondary side of an ABB transformer, according to the different minimum estimated load levels. Table 4: PFC reactive power for ABB transformers
Sr [kVA] uk% [%] io% [%] Pfe [kW] Qc [kvar] Pcu [kW] load factor KL 0.25 0.5 0.75

50 100 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7

2.9 2.5 2.3 2.2 2.1 2 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.4

Oil Distribution Transformer MV-LV 0.25 1.35 1.4 0.35 2.30 2.5 0.48 3.20 3.6 0.55 3.80 4.4 0.61 4.50 5.2 0.72 5.40 6.3 0.85 6.50 7.6 1.00 7.40 9.4 1.20 8.90 11 1.45 10.60 14 1.75 13.00 16 2.10 16.00 20 2.80 18.00 24 3.20 21.50 24 3.70 24.00 27 4.00 33.00 34 4.80 38.00 56

1.5 2.7 4 4.8 5.8 7 8.5 11 13 16 20 24 30 31 37 48 73

1.8 3.3 5 6.1 7.4 9.1 11 14 17 25 31 38 47 53 64 89 125

2.3 4.3 6.8 8.3 10 13 16 20 25 40 49 61 77 90 111 157 212

2.9 5.7 9.2 11 14 18 22 28 35 60 74 93 118 142 175 252 333

100 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8

Cast Resin Distribution Transformer MV-LV 2.3 0.50 1.70 2.2 2.6 2 0.65 2.40 3.1 3.7 1.9 0.85 2.90 3.7 4.4 1.8 0.95 3.30 4.4 5.3 1.7 1.05 4.20 5.3 6.4 1.5 1.20 4.80 5.9 7.3 1.4 1.45 5.80 6.8 8.7 1.3 1.60 7.00 8 10 1.1 1.94 8.20 8.6 12 1 2.25 9.80 9.7 13 0.9 3.30 13.00 11 15 0.9 4.00 14.50 14 20 0.8 4.60 15.50 15 23 0.7 5.20 17.50 17 26 0.6 6.00 19.00 18 34

3.7 5.5 6.6 8.1 9.9 12 14 17 20 25 29 38 45 54 81

5.5 8.4 10 13 16 19 23 29 35 43 52 67 82 101 159

8 12 15 19 24 29 36 45 56 69 85 109 134 166 269

Example For a 630 kVA oil-distribution transformer with a load factor of 0.5, the necessary PFC power is 17 kvar. 157

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PFC in groups

Group of loads to be power factor corrected

This consists of local power factor correction of groups of loads with similar functioning characteristics by installing a dedicated capacitor bank. This method achieves a compromise between the economical solution and the correct operation of the installation, since only the line downstream of the installation point of the capacitor bank is not correctly exploited.

Centralized PFC

C LV Feeders The daily load profile is of fundamental importance for the choice of the most suitable type of power factor correction. In installations, in which not all loads function simultaneously and/or in which some loads are connected for only a few hours a day, the solution of using single PFC becomes unsuitable as many of the capacitors installed could stay idle for long periods. In the case of installations with many loads occasionally functioning, thus having a high installed power and a quite low average power absorption by the loads which function simultaneously, the use of a single PFC system at the installation origin ensures a remarkable decrease in the total power of the capacitors to be installed. 158 ABB SACE - Electrical devices

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Centralized PFC normally uses automatic units with capacitor banks divided into several steps, directly installed in the main distribution switchboards; the use of a permanently connected capacitor bank is only possible if the absorption of reactive energy is fairly regular throughout the day. The main disadvantage of centralized PFC is that the distribution lines of the installation, downstream of the PFC device, must be dimensioned taking into account the full reactive power required by the loads.

4.3 Circuit-breakers for the protection and switching of capacitor banks

The circuit-breakers for the protection and switching of capacitor banks in LV shall: 1. withstand the transient currents which occur when connecting and disconnecting the banks. In particular, the instantaneous magnetic and electronic releases shall not trip due to these peak currents; 2. withstand the periodic or permanent overcurrents due to the voltage harmonics and to the tolerance (+15%) of the rated value of capacity; 3. perform a high number of no-load and on-load operations, also with high frequency; 4. be coordinated with any external device (contactors). Furthermore, the making and breaking capacity of the circuit-breaker must be adequate to the short- circuit current values of the installation. Standards IEC 60831-1 and 60931-1 state that: - the capacitors shall normally function with an effective current value up to 130% of their rated current Irc (due to the possible presence of voltage harmonics in the network); - a tolerance of +15% on the value of the capacity is allowed. The maximum current which can be absorbed by the capacitor bank Icmax is:

Ic max = 1.3 1.15

Qc 1.5 I rc (8) 3 U r

Therefore: - the rated current of the circuit-breaker shall be greater than 1.5Irc; - the overload protection setting shall be equal to 1.5Irc. The connection of a capacitor bank, similar to a closing operation under shortcircuit conditions, associated with transient currents with high frequency (115 kHz), of short duration (13 ms), with high peak (25200 Irc). Therefore: - the circuit-breaker shall have an adequate making capacity; - the setting of the instantaneous short-circuit protection must not cause unwanted trips.

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The second condition is generally respected: for thermomagnetic releases, the magnetic protection shall be set at a value not less than 10Icmax Qr I3 10 Icmax = 15Irc= 15 (9) 3 U r for electronic releases, the instantaneous short-circuit protection shall be deactivated (I3 = OFF). Hereunder, the selection tables for circuit-breakers: for the definition of the version according to the required breaking capacity, refer to Volume 1, Chapter 3.1 General characteristics. The following symbols are used in the tables (they refer to maximum values): - InCB = rated current of the protection release [A]; - Irc= rated current of the connected capacitor bank [A]; - QC= power of the capacitor bank which can be connected [kvar] with reference to the indicated voltage and 50 Hz frequency; - Nmech = number of mechanical operations; - fmech = frequency of mechanical operations [op/h]; - Nel = number of electrical operations with reference to a voltage of 415 V for Tmax and Isomax moulded-case circuit breakers (Tables 5 and 6), and to a voltage of 440 V for Emax air circuit-breakers (Table 7); - fel = frequency of electrical operations [op/h]. Table 5: Selection table for Tmax moulded-case circuit-breakers
InCB Irc QC [kvar] Nmech fmech [op/h] 240 240 240 240 240 120 120 Nel 8000 8000 8000 8000 6000 7000 5000 fel [op/h] 120 120 120 120 120 60 60 CB Type [A] [A] 400 V 440 V 500 V 690 V T1 B-C-N 160 160 107 74 81 92 127 25000 T2 N-S-H-L 160* 160 107 74 81 92 127 25000 T3 N-S 250* 250 167 115 127 144 199 25000 T4 N-S-H-L-V 250 250 167 115 127 144 199 20000 T4 N-S-H-L-V 320 320 213 147 162 184 254 20000 T5 N-S-H-L-V 400 400 267 185 203 231 319 20000 T5 N-S-H-L-V 630 630 420 291 320 364 502 20000 * for plug-in version reduce the maximum power of the capacitor bank by 10%

Table 6: Selection table for SACE Isomax S moulded-case circuit-breakers

InCB S6 N-S-H-L 800 S7 S-H-L 1250 S7 S-H-L 1600 S8 H-V 2000 S8 H-V 2500 S8 H-V 3200 800 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 Irc 533 833 1067 1333 1667 2133 369 577 739 924 1155 1478 QC [kvar] 406 635 813 1016 1270 1626 462 722 924 1155 1443 1847 637 996 1275 1593 1992 2550 Nmech 20000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 fmech 120 120 120 120 120 120 Nel 5000 7000 5000 3000 2500 1500 fel 60 20 20 20 20 10

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Table 7: Selection table for SACE Emax air circuit-breakers
InCB CB Type E1 B N E2 B-N E2 B-N E2 B-N E3 N-S-H E3 N-S-H E3 N-S-H E3 N-S-H E3 N-S-H E4 S-H E6 H-V [A] 1250 1250 1600 2000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 3200 3200 Irc [A] 834 834 1067 1334 834 1067 1334 1667 2134 2134 2134 400 V 578 578 739 924 578 739 924 1155 1478 1478 1478 QC [kvar] 440 V 636 636 813 1017 636 813 1017 1270 1626 1626 1626 500 V 722 722 924 1155 722 924 1155 1444 1848 1848 1848 690 V 997 997 1275 1594 997 1275 1594 1992 2550 2550 2550 Nmech 25000 25000 25000 25000 20000 20000 20000 20000 20000 15000 12000 fmech [op/h] 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 Nel 10000 15000 12000 10000 12000 10000 9000 8000 6000 7000 5000 fel [op/h] 30 30 30 30 20 20 20 20 20 10 10

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5.1 General aspects: effects of current on human beings
Danger to persons due to contact with live parts is caused by the flow of the current through the human body. The effects are: - tetanization: the muscles affected by the current flow involuntary contract and letting go of gripped conductive parts is difficult. Note: very high currents do not usually induce muscular tetanization because, when the body touches such currents, the muscular contraction is so sustained that the involuntary muscle movements generally throw the subject away from the conductive part;

- breathing arrest: if the current flows through the muscles controlling the lungs, the involuntary contraction of these muscles alters the normal respiratory process and the subject may die due to suffocation or suffer the consequences of traumas caused by asphyxia;

- ventricular fibrillation: the most dangerous effect is due to the superposition of the external currents with the physiological ones which, by generating uncontrolled contractions, induce alterations of the cardiac cycle. This anomaly may become an irreversible phenomenon since it persists even when the stimulus has ceased;

- burns: they are due to the heating deriving, by Joule effect, from the current passing through the human body.

The Standard IEC 60479-1 Effects of current on human being and livestock is a guide about the effects of current passing through the human body to be used for the definition of electrical safety requirements. This Standard shows, on a time-current diagram, four zones to which the physiological effects of alternating current (15 100 Hz) passing through the human body have been related.

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Figure 1: Time-current zones of the effects of alternating current on the human body
a 5.000 2.000
Duration of current flow t

c1

c2 c3 AC-4.1 AC-4.2 AC-4.3

1.000 500 AC-1 200 100 50 20 10 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 Body current IB 500 1.000 2.000 5.000 10.000 mA AC-2 AC-3 AC-4

Zone designation AC-1 AC-2

AC-3

Zone limits Up to 0.5 mA line a 0.5 mA up to line b* Line b up to curve c1

Physiological effects Usually no reaction. Usually no harmful physiological effects.

AC-4

Above curve c1 c1 - c2 c2 - c3 Beyond curve c3

AC-4.1 AC-4.2 AC-4.3

Usually no organic damage to be expected. Likelihood of cramplike muscular contractions and difficulty in breathing for durations of current-flow longer than 2 s. Reversible disturbances of formation and conduction of impulses in the heart, including atrial fibrillation and transient cardiac arrest without ventricular fibrillation increasing with current magnitude and time. Increasing with magnitude and time, dangerous pathophysiological effects such as cardiac arrest, breathing arrest and severe burns may occur in addition to the effects of zone 3. Probability of ventricular fibrillation increasing up to about 5%. Probability of ventricular fibrillation up to about 50%. Probability of ventricular fibrillation above 50%.

* For durations of current-flow below 10 ms, the limit for the body current for line b remains constant at a value of 200 mA.

This Standard gives also a related figure for direct current. By applying Ohms law it is possible to define the safety curve for the allowable voltages, once the human body impedance has been calculated. The electrical impedance of the human body depends on many factors. The above mentioned Standard gives different values of impedance as a function of the touch voltage and of the current path.

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The Standard IEC 60479-1 has adopted precautionary values for the impedance reported in the figure so as to get the time-voltage safety curve (Figure 2) related to the total touch voltage UT (i.e. the voltage which, due to an insulation failure, is present between a conductive part and a point of the ground sufficiently far, with zero potential). This represents the maximum no-load touch voltage value; thus, the most unfavorable condition is taken into consideration for safetys sake.

Figure 2: Safety curve

2 t [s] 10

10

10-1
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10

10 2

10 3 UT [V]

From this safety curve it results that for all voltage values below 50 V, the tolerance time is indefinite; at 50 V the tolerance time is 5 s. The curve shown in the figure refers to an ordinary location; in particular locations, the touch resistance of the human body towards earth changes and consequently the tolerable voltage values for an indefinite time shall be lower than 25 V. Therefore, if the protection against indirect contact is obtained through the disconnection of the circuit, it is necessary to ensure that such breaking is carried out in compliance with the safety curve for any distribution system.

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5.2 Distribution systems
The earth fault modalities and the consequences caused by contact with live parts, are strictly related to the neutral conductor arrangement and to the connections of the exposed conductive parts. For a correct choice of the protective device, it is necessary to know which is the distribution system of the plant. IEC 60364-1 classifies the distribution systems with two letters. The first letter represents the relationship of the power system to earth: - T: direct connection of one point to earth, in alternating current systems, generally the neutral point; - I: all live parts isolated from earth, or one point, in alternating current systems, generally the neutral point, connected to earth through an impedance. The second letter represents the relationship of the exposed conductive parts of the installation to earth: - T: direct electrical connection of the exposed conductive parts to earth; - N: direct electrical connection of the exposed conductive parts to the earthed point of the power system. Subsequent letters, if any, represent the arrangement of neutral and protective conductors: - S: protective function is provided by a conductor separate from the neutral conductor; - C: neutral and protective functions combined as a single conductor (PEN conductor). Three types of distribution system are considered: TT System
L1 L2 L3 N

PE

TN System
L1 L2 L3 PEN (TN-C) (TN-S)

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IT System
L1 L2 L3 N
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In TT systems, the neutral conductor and the exposed conductive parts are connected to earth electrodes electrically independent; the fault current flows towards the power supply neutral point through earth (Fig. 1): Figure 1: Earth fault in TT systems
Ik L1 L2 L3 N

RB Ik

RA

In TT installations, the neutral conductor is connected to the supply star center, it is usually distributed and has the function of making the phase voltage (e.g. 230 V) available, useful for single-phase load supply. The exposed conductive parts, on the contrary, singularly or collectively, are locally connected to earth. TT systems are generally used for civil installations. TN systems are typically used when the power supply is distributed to loads having their own electrical substation. The neutral conductor is directly earthed in the substation; the exposed conductive parts are connected to the same earthing point of the neutral conductor, and can be locally earthed. Three types of TN system are considered according to the arrangement of neutral and protective conductors: 1. TN-C neutral and protective functions are combined in a single conductor (PEN conductor); 2. TN-S neutral and protective conductors are always separated; 3. TN-C-S neutral and protective functions are combined in a single conductor in a part of the system (PEN) and are separated in another part (PE + N). 166 ABB SACE - Electrical devices

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In TN systems, the fault current flows towards the power supply neutral point through a solid metallic connection, practically without involving the earth electrode (Figure 2). Figure 2: Earth fault in TN systems
Ik L1 L2 L3 PEN (TN-C) Ik PE N (TN-S)

IT systems have no live parts directly connected to earth, but they can be earthed through a sufficiently high impedance. Exposed conductive parts shall be earthed individually, in groups or collectively to an independent earthing electrode. The earth fault current flows towards the power supply neutral point through the earthing electrode and the line conductor capacitance (Figure 3). Figure 3: Earth fault in IT systems
L1 L2 L3 Ik C3 C2 C1
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These distribution systems are used for particular plants, where the continuity of supply is a fundamental requirement, where the absence of the supply can cause hazards to people or considerable economical losses, or where a low value of a first earth fault is required. In these cases, an insulation monitoring device shall be provided for optical or acoustic signalling of possible earth faults, or failure of the supplied equipment.

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5.3 Protection against both direct and indirect contact
Contacts of a person with live parts can be divided in two categories: - direct contacts; - indirect contacts. A direct contact occurs when a part of the human body touches a part of the plant, usually live (bare conductors, terminals, etc.). A contact is indirect when a part of the human body touches an exposed conductive parts, usually not live, but with voltage presence due to a failure or wear of the insulating materials. The measures of protection against direct contact are: - insulation of live parts with an insulating material which can only be removed by destruction (e.g. cable insulation); - barriers or enclosures: live parts shall be inside enclosures or behind barriers providing at least the degree of protection IPXXB or IP2X; for horizontal surfaces the degree of protection shall be of at least IPXXD or IP4X (for the meaning of the degree of protection codes please refer to Volume 1, Chapter 6.1 Electrical switchboards); - obstacles: the interposition of an obstacle between the live parts and the operator prevents unintentional contacts only, but not an intentional contact by the removal of the obstacle without particular tools; - placing out of reach: simultaneously accessible parts at different potentials shall not be within arms reach. An additional protection against direct contact can be obtained by using residual current devices with a rated operating residual current not exceeding 30 mA. It must be remembered that the use of a residual current device as a mean of protection against direct contacts does not obviate the need to apply one of the above specified measures of protection. The measures of protection against indirect contact are: - automatic disconnection of the supply: a protective device shall automatically disconnect the supply to the circuit so that the touch voltage on the exposed conductive part does not persist for a time sufficient to cause a risk of harmful physiological effect for human beings; - supplementary insulation or reinforced insulation, e.g. by the use of Class II components;

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- non-conducting locations: locations with a particular resistance value of insulating floors and walls ( 50 k for Ur 500 V; 100 k for Ur > 500 V) and without protective conductors inside - electrical separation, e.g. by using an isolating transformer to supply the circuit; - earth-free local equipotential bonding: locations where the exposed conductive parts are connected together but not earthed. Finally, the following measures provide combined protection against both direct and indirect contact: - SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) system and PELV (Protective Extra Low Voltage) system; - FELV (Functional Extra Low Voltage) system. The protection against both direct and indirect contact is ensured if the requirements stated in 411 from IEC 60364-4-41 are fulfilled; particularly: - the rated voltage shall not exceeds 50 V ac r.m.s. and 120 V ripple-free dc; - the supply shall be a SELV or PELV source; - all the installation conditions provided for such types of electrical circuits shall be fulfilled. A SELV circuit has the following characteristics: 1) it is supplied by an independent source or by a safety source. Independent sources are batteries or diesel-driven generators. Safety sources are supplies obtained through an isolating transformer; 2) there are no earthed points. The earthing of both the exposed conductive parts as well as of the live parts of a SELV circuit is forbidden; 3) it shall be separated from other electrical systems. The separation of a SELV system from other circuits shall be guaranteed for all the components; for this purpose, the conductors of the SELV circuit may be contained in multiconductor cables or may be provided with an additional insulating sheath. A PELV circuit has the same prescription of a SELV system, except for the prohibition of earthed points; in fact in PELV circuits, at least one point is always earthed.

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FELV circuits are used when for functional reasons the requirements for SELV or PELV circuits cannot be fulfilled; they require compliance with the following rules: a) protection against direct contact shall be provided by either: - barriers or enclosures with degree of protection in accordance with what stated above (measures of protection against direct contact); - insulation corresponding to the minimum test voltage specified for the primary circuit. If this test is not passed, the insulation of accessible nonconductive parts of the equipment shall be reinforced during erection so that it can withstand a test voltage of 1500 V ac r.m.s. for 1 min.; b) protection against indirect contact shall be provided by: - connection of the exposed conductive parts of the equipment of the FELV circuit to the protective conductor of the primary circuit, provided that the latter is subject to one of the measures of protection against direct contact; - connection of a live conductor of the FELV circuit to the protective conductor of the primary circuit provided that an automatic disconnection of the supply is applied as measure of protection; c) plugs of FELV systems shall not be able to enter socket-outlets of other voltage systems, and plugs of other voltage systems shall not be able to enter socket-outlets of FELV systems. Figure 1 shows the main features of SELV, PELV and FELV systems.

Figure 1: SELV, PELV, FELV systems

safety isolating transformer or equivalent source, connection to earth is admissible
L1 L2 L3 N PE PE PE E

no safety source, connection to earth is admissible

safety isolating transformer or equivalent source, no earthing

SELV Class II equipment PELV circuit PELV

FELV

FELV circuit

voltage limits for extra-low voltages: 50 V ac 120 V dc

E PE

earth connections by estraneous conductive parts, e.g. by metal pipe or structural steelwork protective conductor earth electrode

Note 1: Overcurrent protective devices are not shown in this figure.

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5.4 TT System
An earth fault in a TT system involves the circuit represented in Figure 1:

Figure 1: Earth fault in TT system

Ik L1 L2 L3 N

RB Ik

RA

The fault current involves the secondary winding of the transformer, the phase conductor, the fault resistance, the protective conductor and the earth electrode resistance (plant earthing system (RA) and earthing system which the neutral is connected to (RB)). According to IEC 60364-4 requirements, the protective devices must be coordinated with the earthing system in order to rapidly disconnect the supply, if the touch voltage reaches harmful values for the human body. Assuming 50 V (25 V for particular locations) as limit voltage value, the condition to be fulfilled in order to limit the touch voltage on the exposed conductive parts under this limit value is:

Rt

50 Ia

or

Rt

50 I n

where: Rt is the total resistance, equal to the sum of the earth electrode (RA) and the protective conductor for the exposed conductive parts []; Ia is the current causing the automatic operation within 5 s of the overcurrent protective device, read from the tripping curve of the device [A]; In is the rated residual operating current, within one second, of the circuit-breaker [A].

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From the above, it is clear that Rt value is considerably different when using automatic circuit breakers instead of residual current devices. In fact, with the former, it is necessary to obtain very low earth resistance values (usually less than 1 ) since the 5 s tripping current is generally high, whereas, with the latter, it is possible to realize earthing systems with resistance value of thousands of ohms, which are easier to be carried out. Table 1 reports the maximum earth resistance values which can be obtained using residual current devices, with reference to an ordinary location (50 V): Table 1: Earth resistance values
In [A] 0.01 0.03 0.1 0.3 0.5 3 10 30 Rt [] 5000 1666 500 166 100 16 5 1.6

Example: Assuming to provide protection by using an automatic circuit breaker Tmax T1B160 In125, the trip current value in less than 5 s, read from the tripping characteristic curve, is about 750 A, when starting from cold conditions (the worst case for thermomagnetic releases). So:

Rt

50 = 0.06 750

In order to provide the required protection, it must be necessary to carry out an earthing system with an earth resistance Rt 0.06 , which is not an easily obtainable value. On the contrary, by using the same circuit breaker mounting ABB SACE RC221 residual current release, with rated residual operating current In = 0.03 A, the required value of earth resistance is:

Rt

50 = 1666.6 0.03

which can be easily obtained in practice.

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104 s

103 s

102 s

10s 5s 1s

10-1 s

10-2 s
750 A 0.1kA 1kA 10kA

In an electrical installation with a common earthing system and loads protected by devices with different tripping currents, for the achievement of the coordination of all the loads with the earthing system, the worst case - represented by the device with the highest tripping current - shall be considered. As a consequence, when some feeders are protected by overcurrent devices and some others by residual current devices, all the advantages deriving from the use of residual current releases are nullified, since the Rt shall be calculated on the basis of the I5s of the overcurrent device and since it is the highest tripping current between these two kind of devices. Therefore, it is advisable to protect all the loads of a TT system by means of residual current circuit-breakers coordinated with the earthing system to obtain the advantages of both a quick disconnection of the circuit when the fault occurs as well as an earthing system which can be easily accomplished.

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5.5 TN System
An earth fault in a TN system involves the circuit represented in Figure 1:

Figure 1: Earth fault in TN system

Ik L1 L2 L3 PEN (TN-C) Ik PE N (TN-S)

The fault loop does not affect the earthing system and is basically formed by the connection in series of the phase conductor and of the protective conductor. To provide a protection with automatic disconnection of the circuit, according to IEC 60364-4 prescriptions, the following condition shall be fulfilled:

Z s . I a U0
where: Zs is the impedance of the fault loop comprising the source, the live conductor up to the point of the fault and the protective conductor between the point of the fault and the source []; U0 is the nominal ac r.m.s. voltage to earth [V]; Ia is the current causing the automatic operation of the disconnecting protective device within the time stated in Table 1, as a function of the rated voltage U0 or, for distribution circuits, a conventional disconnecting time not exceeding 5 s is permitted [A]; if the protection is provided by means of a residual current device, Ia is the rated residual operating current In. Table 1: Maximum disconnecting times for TN system
U0 [V] 120 230 400 > 400 Disconnecting time [s] 0.8 0.4 0.2 0.1

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In TN installations, an earth fault with low impedance occurring on the LV side causes a short circuit current with quite high value, due to the low value of the impedance of the fault loop. The protection against indirect contact can be provided by automatic circuit-breakers: it is necessary to verify that the operating current within the stated times is lower than the short-circuit current. The use of residual current devices improves the conditions for protection in particular when the fault impedance doesnt have a low value, thus limiting the short-circuit current; this current can persist for quite long time causing overheating of the conductors and fire risks. Finally, it is important to highlight the fact that the residual current devices cannot be used in TN-C system, since the neutral and protective functions are provided by a unique conductor: this configuration prevents the residual current device from working. Example: In the plant represented in Figure 2, the earth fault current is:

IkLG = 3 kA
The rated voltage to earth is 230 V, therefore, according to Table 1, it shall be verified that:

I a ( 0.4s)
Figure 2

U0 = I kLG = 3 kA Zs

-U1 Ur = 400 V LLLN / TN-S

-QF1 T1B 160 In125

L
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From the tripping curve (Figure 3), it is clear that the circuit-breaker trips in 0.4 s for a current value lower than 950 A. As a consequence, the protection against indirect contact is provided by the same circuit-breaker which protects the cable against short-circuit and overload, without the necessity of using an additional residual current device. Figure 3: LG Time-Current curves
IkLG=3.0 kA

104 s

103 s

3x(1x50)+1x(1x25)+1G25

102 s

T1B160 In125
101 s

1s

0.4s
10-1 s
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0.1kA 1kA 10kA

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5.6 IT System
As represented in Figure 1, the earth fault current in an IT system flows through the line conductor capacitance to the power supply neutral point. For this reason, the first earth fault is characterized by such an extremely low current value to prevent the overcurrent protections from disconnecting; the deriving touch voltage is very low. Figure1: Earth fault in IT system
L1 L2 L3 Ik C3 C2 C1
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Ik

According to IEC 60364-4, the automatic disconnection of the circuit in case of the first earth fault is not necessary only if the following condition is fulfilled:

Rt . I d U L
where: Rt is the resistance of the earth electrode for exposed conductive parts []; Id is the fault current, of the first fault of negligible impedance between a phase conductor and an exposed conductive part [A]; UL is 50 V for ordinary locations (25 V for particular locations). If this condition is fulfilled, after the first fault, the touch voltage value on the exposed conductive parts is lower than 50 V, tolerable by the human body for an indefinite time, as shown in the safety curve (see Chapter 5.1 General aspects: effects of current on human beings). In IT system installations, an insulation monitoring device shall be provided to

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indicate the occurrence of a first earth fault; in the event of a second fault, the supply shall be disconnected according to the following modalities: a) where exposed conductive parts are earthed in groups or individually, the conditions for protection are the same as for TT systems (see Chapter 5.4 TT system); b) where exposed conductive parts are interconnected by a protective conductor collectively earthed, the conditions of a TN system apply; in particular, the following conditions shall be fulfilled: if the neutral is not distributed:

U Zs . r 2 Ia
if the neutral is distributed:

U Z 's . 0 2 Ia
where U0 is the rated voltage between phase and neutral [V]; Ur is the rated voltage between phases [V]; Zs is the impedance of the fault loop comprising the phase conductor and the protective conductor of the circuit []; Zs is the impedance of the fault loop comprising the neutral conductor and the protective conductor of the circuit []; Ia is the operating current of the protection device in the disconnecting time specified in Table 1, or within 5 s for distribution circuits.

Table 1: Maximum disconnecting time in IT systems

Rated voltage U0/Ur [V] 120/240 230/400 400/690 580/1000 disconnecting time [s] neutral not distributed neutral distributed 0.8 5 0.4 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.1 0.2

IEC 60364-4 states that, if the requirements mentioned at point b) cannot be fulfilled by using an overcurrent protective device, the protection of every supplied load shall be provided by means of a residual current device. The residual current device threshold shall be carefully chosen in order to avoid unwanted tripping, due also to the particular path followed by the first fault current through the line conductor capacitance to the power supply neutral point (instead of the faulted line, another sound line with higher capacitance could be affected by a higher fault current value).

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5.7 Residual current devices (RCDs)
Generalities on residual current circuit-breakers The operating principle of the residual current release is basically the detection of an earth fault current, by means of a toroid transformer which embraces all the live conductors, included the neutral if distributed. Figure 1: Operating principle of the residual current device

R T
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In absence of an earth fault, the vectorial sum of the currents I is equal to zero; in case of an earth fault if the I value exceeds the rated residual operating current In, the circuit at the secondary side of the toroid sends a command signal to a dedicated opening coil causing the tripping of the circuit-breaker. A first classification of RCDs can be made according to the type of the fault current they can detect: - AC type: the tripping is ensured for residual sinusoidal alternating currents, whether suddenly applied or slowly rising; - A type: tripping is ensured for residual sinusoidal alternating currents and residual pulsating direct currents, whether suddenly applied or slowly rising; - B type: tripping is ensured for residual direct currents, for residual sinusoidal alternating currents and residual pulsating direct currents, whether suddenly applied or slowly rising. Another classification referred to the operating time delay is: - undelayed type; - time delayed S-type. ABB SACE - Electrical devices 179

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RCDs can be coupled, or not, with other devices; it is possible to distinguish among: - pure residual current circuit-breakers (RCCBs): they have only the residual current release and can protect only against earth fault. They must be coupled with thermomagnetic circuit-breakers or fuses, for the protection against thermal and dynamical stresses; - residual current circuit-breakers with overcurrent protection (RCBOs): they are the combination of a thermomagnetic circuit-breaker and a RCD; for this reason, they provide the protection against both overcurrents as well as earth fault current; - residual current circuit-breakers with external toroid: they are used in industrial plants with high currents. They are composed by a release connected to an external toroid with a winding for the detection of the residual current; in case of earth fault, a signal commands the opening mechanism of a circuit-breaker or a line contactor. Given In the operating residual current, a very important parameter for residual current devices is the residual non-operating current, which represents the maximum value of the residual current which does not cause the circuit breaker trip; it is equal to 0.5 In. Therefore, it is possible to conclude that: - for I < 0.5In the RCD shall not operate; - for 0.5In < I < In the RCD could operate; - for I > In the RCD shall operate. For the choice of the rated operating residual current, it is necessary to consider, in addition to the coordination with the earthing system, also the whole of the leakage currents in the plant; their vectorial sums on each phase shall not be greater than 0.5In. in order to avoid unwanted tripping. Discrimination between RCDs The Standard IEC 60364-5-53 states that discrimination between residual current protective devices installed in series may be required for service reasons, particularly when safety is involved, to provide continuity of supply to the parts of the installation not involved by the fault, if any. This discrimination can be achieved by selecting and installing RCDs in order to provide the disconnection from the supply by the RCD closest to the fault. There are two types of discrimination between RCDs: - horizontal discrimination: it provides the protection of each line by using a dedicated residual current circuit-breaker; in this way, in case of earth fault, only the faulted line is disconnected, since the other RCDs do not detect any fault current. However, it is necessary to provide protective measures against indirect contacts in the part of the switchboard and of the plant upstream the RCD; - vertical discrimination: it is realized by using RCDs connected in series. Figure 2: Horizontal discrimination between RCDs

I 0.3 A t 0.5 s

I 0.3 A t 0.5 s

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Figure 3: Vertical discrimination between RCDs
I 1 A t1s

I 0.3 A t 0.5 s

I 0.03 A t inst.

According to IEC 60364-5-53, to ensure discrimination between two residual current protective devices in series, these devices shall satisfy both the following conditions: - the non-actuating time-current characteristic of the residual current protective device located on the supply side (upstream) shall lie above the total operating time-current characteristic of the residual current protective device located on the load side (downstream); - the rated residual operating current on the device located on the supply side shall be higher than that of the residual current protective device located on the load side. The non-actuating time-current characteristic is the curve reporting the maximum time value during which a residual current greater than the residual non-operating current (equal to 0.5.In) involves the residual current circuitbreaker without causing the tripping. As a conclusion, discrimination between two RCDs connected in series can be achieved: - for S type residual current circuit-breakers, located on the supply side, (complying with IEC 61008-1 and IEC 61009), time-delayed type, by choosing general type circuit-breakers located downstream with In equal to one third of In of the upstream ones; - for electronic residual current releases (RC221/222/223, RCQ) by choosing the upstream device with time and current thresholds directly greater than the downstream device, keeping carefully into consideration the tolerances (see Vol. 1, Chapter 2.3: Type of release). For the protection against indirect contacts in distribution circuits in TT system, the maximum disconnecting time at In shall not exceed 1 s (IEC 60364-4-41, 413.1)

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5.8 Maximum protected length for the protection of human beings
As described in the previous chapters, the Standards give indications about the maximum disconnecting time for the protective devices, in order to avoid pathophysiological effects for people touching live parts. For the protection against indirect contact, it shall be verified that the circuitbreaker trips within a time lower than the maximum time stated by the Standard; this verification is carried out by comparing the minimum short-circuit current of the exposed conductive part to be protected with the operating current corresponding to the time stated by the Standard. The minimum short-circuit current occurs when there is a short-circuit between the phase and the protective conductors at the farthest point on the protected conductor. For the calculation of the minimum short-circuit current, an approximate method can be used, assuming that: - a 50 % increasing of the conductors resistance, with respect to the 20 C value, is accepted, due to the overheating caused by the short-circuit current; - a 80 % reduction of the supply voltage is considered as effect of the short-circuit current; - the conductor reactance is considered only for cross sections larger than 95 mm2. The formula below is obtained by applying Ohms law between the protective device and the fault point. Legend of the symbols and constants of the formula: - 0.8 is the coefficient representing the reduction of the voltage; - 1.5 is the coefficient representing the increasing in the resistance; - Ur is the rated voltage between phases; - U0 is the rated voltage between phase and ground; - S is the phase conductor cross section; - SN is the neutral conductor cross section; - SPE is the protection conductor cross section; - is the conductor resistivity at 20 C; - L is the length of the cable; - m=
S n is the ratio between the total phase conductor cross section SPE

(single phase conductor cross section S multiplied by n, number of conductors in parallel) and the protective conductor cross section SPE assuming they are made of the same conductor material; - m1=
SN n is the ratio between the total neutral conductor cross section SPE

(single neutral conductor cross section SN multiplied by n, number of conductors in parallel) and the protective conductor cross section SPE assuming they are made of the same conductor material; - k1 is the correction factor which takes into account the reactance of cables with cross section larger than 95 mm2, obtainable from the following table:
Phase conductor cross section [mm2] k1 120 0.90 150 0.85 185 0.80 240 0.75 300 0.72

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- k2 is the correction factor for conductors in parallel, obtainable by the following formula:

k2 = 4

n1 n

where n is the number of conductor in parallel per phase; - 1.2 is the magnetic threshold tolerance allowed by the Standard.

TN system
The formula for the evaluation of the minimum short circuit current is:

I k min =
and consequently:

0.8 U 0 S k1 k2 1.5 1.2 (1 + m) L

L=
Dy

0.8 U 0 S k1 k2 1.5 1.2 (1 + m) I k min

L1 L2 L3 N PE

PE

PE Ik REN N L3 L2 L1
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Neutral not distributed When a second fault occurs, the formula becomes:

I k min =
and consequently:

0.8 U r S k1 k2 2 1.5 1.2 (1 + m) L

L=
Dy

0.8 U r S k1 k 2 2 1.5 1.2 (1 + m) I k min

L1 L2 L3 PE

PE Z Ik L3 L2 L1

PE Ik L3 L2 L1
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REN

Neutral distributed Case A: three-phase circuits in IT system with neutral distributed The formula is:

I k min =
and consequently:

0.8 U 0 S k1 k2 2 1.5 1.2 (1 + m) L

L=

0.8 U 0 S k1 k2 2 1.5 1.2 (1 + m) I k min

Case B: three-phase + neutral circuits in IT system with neutral distributed

The formula is:

I k min =
and consequently:

0.8 U 0 SN k1 k 2 2 1.5 1.2 (1 + m1) L

L=

0.8 U 0 SN k1 k 2 2 1.5 1.2 (1 + m1) I k min

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Dy L1 L2 L3 N PE

PE Z Ik L3 L2 L1

PE Ik N L3 L2 L1

PE

REN

Note for the use of the tables The tables showing the maximum protected length (MPL) have been defined considering the following conditions: - one cable per phase; - rated voltage equal to 400 V (three-phase system); - copper cables; - neutral not distributed, for IT system only; - protective conductor cross section according to Table 1:

Table 1: Protective conductor cross section

Phase conductor cross section S [mm2] S 16 16 < S 35 S > 35 Protective conductor cross section SPE [mm2] S 16 S/2

Note: phase and protective conductors having the same isolation and conductive materials

Whenever the S function (delayed short-circuit) of electronic releases is used for the definition of the maximum protected length, it is necessary to verify that the tripping time is lower than the time value reported in Chapter 5.5 Table 1 for TN systems and in Chapter 5.6 Table 1 for IT systems.

For conditions different from the reference ones, the following correction factors shall be applied.

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Correction factors Correction factor for cable in parallel per phase: the value of the maximum protected length read in Table 2 (TN system) or Table 3 (IT system) shall be multiplied by the following factor:
n kp 2 2 3 2.7 4 3 5 3.2 6 3.3 7 3.4 8 3.5

n is the number of conductors in parallel per phase.

Correction factor for three-phase voltage different from 400 V: the value of the maximum protected length read in Table 2 (TN system) or Table 3 (IT system) shall be multiplied by the following factor:

voltage [V] kV

230 0.58

400 1

440 1.1

500 1.25

690 1.73

For 230 V single-phase systems, no correction factor is necessary.

Correction factor for aluminium cables: the value of the maximum protected length read in Table 2 (TN system) or Table 3 (IT system) shall be multiplied by the following factor:
kAl 0.64

Correction factor for protective conductor cross section SPE different from the cross sections stated in Table 1: the value of the maximum protected length shall be multiplied by the coefficient corresponding to the phase conductor cross section and to the ratio between the protective conductor (PE) and the phase cross sections:

SPE/S S 16 mm2 25 mm2 35 mm2 >35 mm2

0.5 0.67 0.85 1.06 1.00

0.55 0.71 0.91 1.13 1.06

0.6 0.75 0.96 1.20 1.13

0.66 0.80 1.02 1.27 1.2

0.75 kPE 0.86 1.10 1.37 1.29

0.87 0.93 1.19 1.48 1.39

1 1.00 1.28 1.59 1.5

1.25 1.11 1.42 1.77 1.67

1.5 1.20 1.54 1.91 1.8

2 1.33 1.71 2.13 2.00

Correction factor for neutral distributed in IT system (for Table 3 only): the value of the maximum protected length shall be multiplied by 0.58.

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CURVE In I3 S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25

Table 2.1: Curve Z

Z 10 30 Z 13 39 133 221 354 532 886 1419 1730 Z 16 48 108 180 288 432 721 1153 1406 Z 20 60 86 144 231 346 577 923 1125 Z 25 75 69 115 185 277 461 738 900 Z 32 96 54 90 144 216 360 577 703 Z 40 120 43 72 115 173 288 461 563 Z 50 150 Z 63 189

SPE 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 16

173 288 461 692 1153 1845 2250

58 92 138 231 369 450

45 72 108 180 288 352

Table 2.2: Curve B

CURVE In I3 S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 B 6 30 SPE 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 16 B 8 40 B 10 50 B 13 65 B 16 80 65 108 173 259 432 692 844 B 20 100 52 86 138 208 346 554 675 B 25 125 42 69 111 166 277 443 540 B 32 160 32 54 86 130 216 346 422 B 40 200 26 43 69 104 173 277 338 B 50 250 B 63 315 B 80 400 B 100 500

173 130 104 80 288 216 173 133 461 346 277 213 692 519 415 319 1153 865 692 532 1845 1384 1107 852 2250 1688 1350 1039

35 55 83 138 221 270

27 44 66 110 176 214

35 52 86 138 169 190

28 42 69 111 135 152

Table 2.3: Curve C

CURVE In I3 S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 C 3 30 SPE 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 16 173 288 461 692 1153 1845 2250 C 4 40 130 216 346 519 865 1384 1688 C 6 60 86 144 231 346 577 923 1125 C 8 80 65 108 173 259 432 692 844 C C C C C C C C C C C C 10 13 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125 100 130 160 200 250 320 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 52 86 138 208 346 554 675 40 67 106 160 266 426 519 32 54 86 130 216 346 422 26 21 16 13 43 35 27 22 17 14 69 55 43 35 28 22 104 83 65 52 42 33 173 138 108 86 69 55 277 221 173 138 111 88 338 270 211 169 135 107

17 26 43 69 84 95

14 21 35 55 68 76

11 17 28 44 54 61

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CURVE In I3 S SPE 1.5 1.5 2.5 2.5 4 4 6 6 10 10 16 16 25 16 K 2 28 185 308 492 738 1231 1969 2401 K 3 42 123 205 328 492 820 1313 1601

Table 2.4: Curve K

K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K 4 4.2 5.8 6 8 10 11 13 15 16 20 25 26 32 37 40 41 45 50 63 56 59 81 84 112 140 154 182 210 224 280 350 364 448 518 560 574 630 700 882 92 88 154 146 246 234 369 350 615 584 984 934 1201 1140 64 106 170 255 425 681 830 62 103 164 246 410 656 800 46 77 123 185 308 492 600 37 62 98 148 246 394 480 34 56 89 134 224 358 437 28 47 76 114 189 303 369 25 41 66 98 164 263 320 23 38 62 92 154 246 300 18 31 49 74 123 197 240 15 25 39 59 98 158 192 14 24 38 57 95 151 185 12 19 31 46 77 123 150 10 17 27 40 67 106 130 9 15 25 37 62 98 120

15 24 36 60 96 117

14 22 33 55 88 107

20 30 49 79 96

16 23 39 63 76

Table 2.5: Curve D

CURVE In I3 S SPE 1.5 1.5 2.5 2.5 4 4 6 6 10 10 16 16 25 16 35 16 D 2 40 130 216 346 519 865 1384 1688 D 3 60 86 144 231 346 577 923 1125 D 4 80 65 108 173 259 432 692 844 D 6 120 43 72 115 173 288 461 563 D D 8 10 160 200 32 54 86 130 216 346 422 26 43 69 104 173 277 338 D 13 260 D 16 320 D D D D D D D D 20 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 400 500 640 800 1000 1260 1600 2000 13 10 8 22 17 14 35 28 22 52 42 32 86 69 54 138 111 86 169 135 105 6 11 17 26 43 69 84

20 16 33 27 53 43 80 65 133 108 213 173 260 211

9 14 21 35 55 68

7 11 16 27 44 54

9 13 22 35 42 47

7 10 17 28 34 38

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TN system MPL by MCCB Table 2.6: TmaxT1 TMD
T1 50 500 A 6 10 15 23 38 62 75 84 128 179 252 T1 63 10 In T1 80 10 In T1 100 10 In T1 125 10 In T1 160 10 In

S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95

In I3 SPE 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50

12 18 31 49 60 67 102 142 200

10 14 24 38 47 53 80 112 157

8 12 19 31 38 42 64 90 126

6 9 15 25 30 34 51 72 101

7 12 19 23 26 40 56 79

Table 2.7: Tmax T2 TMD

T2 T2 In 1.6 2 I3 10 In 10 In SPE 1.5 246 197 2.5 410 328 4 655 524 6 983 786 10 1638 1311 16 2621 2097 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 2.5 3.2 4 5 6.3 8 10 12.5 1650 63 80 100 125 160 10 In 10 In 10 In 10 In 10 In 10 In 10 In 10 In 500 A 10 In 10 In 10 In 10 In 10 In 157 262 419 629 1048 1677 123 205 328 491 819 1311 1598 98 164 262 393 655 1048 1279 79 131 210 315 524 839 1023 1151 62 104 166 250 416 666 812 914 49 82 131 197 328 524 639 720 1092 39 66 105 157 262 419 511 576 874 31 52 84 126 210 335 409 460 699 979 8 13 21 31 52 84 102 115 175 245 343 417 518 526

S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185

17 25 42 67 81 91 139 194 273 331 411 418

13 20 33 52 64 72 109 153 215 261 324 329

10 16 26 42 51 58 87 122 172 209 259 263

8 13 21 34 41 46 70 98 137 167 207 211

10 16 26 32 36 55 76 107 130 162 165

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In I3 SPE 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 120

Table 2.8: Tmax T3 TMD

T3 63 10 In 17 25 42 67 81 91 139 194 273 331 411 418 499 T3 80 10 In 13 20 33 52 64 72 109 153 215 261 324 329 393 T3 100 10 In 10 16 26 42 51 58 87 122 172 209 259 263 315 T3 125 10 In 8 13 21 34 41 46 70 98 137 167 207 211 252 T3 160 10 In T3 200 10 In T3 250 10 In

S 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240

10 16 26 32 36 55 76 107 130 162 165 197

8 13 21 26 29 44 61 86 104 130 132 157

10 17 20 23 35 49 69 83 104 105 126

Table 2.9: Tmax T4 TMD/TMA

T4 T4 In 20 32 I3 320 A 10 In SPE 1.5 14 14 2.5 23 23 4 36 36 6 54 54 10 90 90 16 144 144 16 176 176 16 198 198 25 300 300 35 420 420 50 590 590 70 717 717 95 891 891 95 905 905 120 1081 1081 150 1297 1297 T4 T4 50 80 10 In 5...10 In 9 14 23 35 58 92 113 127 192 269 378 459 570 579 692 830 115 189 2914 4322 7236 11558 14170 15879 240120 336168 472236 574287 713356 724362 865432 1038519 T4 100 5...10 In 94 147 2312 3517 5829 9246 11356 12763 19296 269135 378189 459229 570285 579290 692346 830415 T4 125 5...10 In 73 126 189 2814 4623 7437 9045 10151 15477 215108 302151 367184 456228 463232 554277 664332 T4 160 5...10 In 53 95 147 2211 3618 5829 7035 7940 12060 16884 236118 287143 356178 362181 432216 519259 T4 200 5...10 In 42 74 126 179 2914 4623 5628 6332 9648 13567 18994 229115 285143 290145 346173 415208 T4 T4 250 320 5...10 In 5...10 In 32 31 63 52 95 74 147 115 2312 189 3718 2914 4523 3518 5125 4020 7738 6030 10854 8442 15176 11859 18492 14372 228114 17889 232116 18190 277138 216108 332166 259130

S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

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In I3 SPE 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 120 150 T5 320 5...10 In 31 52 74 115 189 2914 3518 4020 6030 8442 11859 14372 17889 18190 216108 259130 T5 400 5...10 In 21 42 63 94 147 2312 2814 3216 4824 6734 9447 11557 14371 14572 17386 208104 T5 500 5...10 In 21 31 52 73 126 189 2311 2513 3819 5427 7638 9246 11457 11658 13869 16683 T5 630 5...10 In 11 21 42 53 95 157 189 2010 3115 4321 6030 7336 9145 9246 11055 13266

S 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

Table 2.11: Tmax T2 with PR221 DS-LS

In I3 SPE 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 T2 10 5.5 In 79 131 210 315 524 839 1023 1151 1747 2446 3434 4172 5183 5265 T2 25 5.5 In 31 52 84 126 210 335 409 460 699 979 1374 1669 2073 2106 T2 63 5.5 In 12 21 33 50 83 133 162 183 277 388 545 662 823 836 T2 100 5.5 In T2 160 5.5 In

S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185

21 31 52 84 102 115 175 245 343 417 518 526

20 33 52 64 72 109 153 215 261 324 329

Note: if the setting of function I is different from the reference value (5.5) the value of the MPL shall be multiplied by the ratio between the reference value and the set value.

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TN system MPL by MCCB Table 2.12: Tmax T4-T5 with PR221 - PR222
T4 100 6.5 In T4 160 6.5 In T4 250 6.5 In T4 320 6.5 In T5 320 6.5 In T5 400 6.5 In T5 630 6.5 In

S 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

In I3 SPE 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 120 150

29 48 77 94 106 161 226 317 385 478 486 581 697

18 30 48 59 66 101 141 198 241 299 304 363 435

19 31 38 43 65 90 127 154 191 194 232 279

24 30 33 50 71 99 120 150 152 181 218

24 30 33 50 71 99 120 150 152 181 218

19 24 27 40 56 79 96 120 121 145 174

15 17 26 36 50 61 76 77 92 111

Note: if the setting of function I is different from the reference value (6.5) the value of the MPL shall be multiplied by the ratio between the reference value and the set value.

Table 2.13: SACE Isomax S6S8 with PR211- PR212

In I3 SPE 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 120 150 S6 800 6 In S7 1000 6 In S7 1250 6 In S7 1600 6 In S8 1600 6 In S8 2000 6 In S8 2500 6 In S8 3200 6 In

S 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

20 28 39 48 59 60 72 86

22 31 38 48 48 58 69

18 25 31 38 39 46 55

14 20 24 30 30 36 43

14 20 24 30 30 36 43

16 19 24 24 29 35

13 15 19 19 23 28

10 12 15 15 18 22

Note: if the setting of function S or I is different from the reference value (6) the MPL value shall be multiplied by the ratio between the reference value and the set value. Besides, using function S the MPL shall be multiplied by 1.1.

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CURVE In I3 S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 Z 8 30 SPE 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 150 250 400 599 999 1598 1949

Table 3.1: Curve Z

Z 10 30 150 250 400 599 999 1598 1949 Z 13 39 115 192 307 461 768 1229 1499 Z 16 48 94 156 250 375 624 999 1218 Z 20 60 75 125 200 300 499 799 974 Z 25 75 60 100 160 240 400 639 780 Z 32 96 47 78 125 187 312 499 609 Z 40 120 37 62 100 150 250 400 487 Z 50 150 Z 63 189

50 80 120 200 320 390

40 63 95 159 254 309

Table 3.2: Curve B

CURVE In I3 S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 B 6 30 SPE 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 16 150 250 400 599 999 1598 1949 B 8 40 112 187 300 449 749 1199 1462 B 10 50 90 150 240 360 599 959 1169 B 13 65 69 115 184 277 461 738 899 B 16 80 56 94 150 225 375 599 731 B 20 100 45 75 120 180 300 479 585 B 25 125 36 60 96 144 240 384 468 B 32 160 28 47 75 112 187 300 365 B 40 200 22 37 60 90 150 240 292 B 50 250 B 63 315 B 80 400 B 100 500

30 48 72 120 192 234

24 38 57 95 152 186

30 45 75 120 146 165

24 36 60 96 117 132

Table 3.3: Curve C

CURVE C C In 3 4 I3 30 40 S SPE 1.5 1.5 150 112 2.5 2.5 250 187 4 4 400 300 6 6 599 449 10 10 999 749 16 16 1598 1199 25 16 1949 1462 35 16 C 6 60 75 125 200 300 499 799 974 C 8 80 56 94 150 225 375 599 731 C 10 100 45 75 120 180 300 479 585 C 13 130 35 58 92 138 230 369 450 C 16 160 28 47 75 112 187 300 365 C 20 200 22 37 60 90 150 240 292 C 25 250 18 30 48 72 120 192 234 C 32 320 14 23 37 56 94 150 183 C 40 400 11 19 30 45 75 120 146 C 50 500 C 63 630 C C C 80 100 125 800 1000 1250

15 24 36 60 96 117

12 19 29 48 76 93

15 22 37 60 73 82

12 18 30 48 58 66

10 14 24 38 47 53

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CURVE K In 2 I3 28 S SPE 1.5 1.5 161 2.5 2.5 268 4 4 428 6 6 642 10 10 1070 16 16 1712 25 16 2088 K 3 42

Table 3.4: Curve K

K K K 4 4.2 5.8 56 59 81 76 127 204 306 510 815 994 55 92 148 221 369 590 720 K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K 6 8 10 11 13 15 16 20 25 26 32 37 40 41 45 50 63 84 112 140 154 182 210 224 280 350 364 448 518 560 574 630 700 882 54 89 143 214 357 571 696 40 67 107 161 268 428 522 32 54 86 128 214 342 418 29 49 78 117 195 311 380 25 41 66 99 165 263 321 21 36 57 86 143 228 278 20 33 54 80 134 214 261 16 27 43 64 107 171 209 13 21 34 51 86 137 167 12 21 33 49 82 132 161 10 17 27 40 67 107 130 9 14 23 35 58 93 113 8 13 21 32 54 86 104

107 80 178 134 285 214 428 321 713 535 1141 856 1392 1044

13 21 31 52 84 102

12 19 29 48 76 93

17 26 43 68 84

14 20 34 54 66

Table 3.5: Curve D

CURVE D D In 2 3 I3 40 60 S SPE 1.5 1.5 112 75 2.5 2.5 187 125 4 4 300 200 6 6 449 300 10 10 749 499 16 16 1199 799 25 16 1462 974 35 D 4 80 56 94 150 225 375 599 731 D 6 120 37 62 100 150 250 400 487 D 8 160 28 47 75 112 187 300 365 D 10 200 22 37 60 90 150 240 292 D 13 260 17 29 46 69 115 184 225 D 16 320 14 23 37 56 94 150 183 D 20 400 11 19 30 45 75 120 146 D 25 500 9 15 24 36 60 96 117 D 32 640 7 12 19 28 47 75 91 D D D D D 40 50 63 80 100 800 1000 1260 1600 2000 6 9 15 22 37 60 73

7 12 18 30 48 58

6 10 14 24 38 46

7 11 19 30 37 41

6 9 15 24 29 33

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In I3 SPE 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50

Table 3.6: Tmax T1 TMD

T1 50 500 A 5 8 13 20 33 53 65 73 111 155 218 T1 63 10 In T1 80 10 In T1 100 10 In T1 125 10 In T1 160 10 In

S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95

11 16 26 42 52 58 88 123 173

8 12 21 33 41 46 69 97 136

7 10 17 27 32 37 55 78 109

5 8 13 21 26 29 44 62 87

6 10 17 20 23 35 49 68

Table 3.7: Tmax T2 TMD

In I3 SPE 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 T2 T2 1.6 2 10 In 10 In 213 355 567 851 1419 2270 T2 T2 2.5 3.2 10 In 10 In T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 T2 4 5 6.3 8 10 12.5 1650 63 80 10 In 10 In 10 In 10 In 10 In 10 In 500 A 10 In 10 In 68 113 182 272 454 726 886 997 54 90 144 216 360 576 703 791 43 71 113 170 284 454 554 623 946 34 57 91 136 227 363 443 498 757 27 45 73 109 182 291 354 399 605 847 7 11 18 27 45 73 89 100 151 212 297 361 449 456 T2 T2 T2 100 125 160 10 In 10 In 10 In

S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185

170 136 284 227 454 363 681 545 1135 908 1816 1453

106 85 177 142 284 227 426 340 709 567 1135 908 1384 1107

14 22 36 58 70 79 120 168 236 287 356 362

11 17 28 45 55 62 95 132 186 226 281 285

9 14 23 36 44 50 76 106 149 181 224 228

7 11 9 18 14 29 23 35 28 40 31 61 47 85 66 119 93 145 113 180 140 182 142

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In I3 S 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240

Table 3.8: Tmax T3 TMD

T3 63 10 In T3 80 10 In 11 17 28 45 55 62 95 132 186 226 281 285 340 T3 100 10 In 9 14 23 36 44 50 76 106 149 181 224 228 272 T3 125 10 In 7 11 18 29 35 40 61 85 119 145 180 182 218 T3 160 10 In T3 200 10 In T3 250 10 In

SPE 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 120

14 22 36 58 70 79 120 168 236 287 356 362 432

9 14 23 28 31 47 66 93 113 140 142 170

7 11 18 22 25 38 53 74 90 112 114 136

9 15 18 20 30 42 59 72 90 91 109

Table 3.9: Tmax T4 TMD/TMA

T4 T4 T4 In 20 32 50 I3 320 A 10 In 10 In SPE 1,5 12 12 7 2,5 20 20 12 4 31 31 20 6 47 47 30 10 78 78 50 16 125 125 80 16 152 152 97 16 171 171 110 25 260 260 166 35 364 364 233 50 511 511 327 70 621 621 397 95 772 772 494 95 784 784 502 120 936 936 599 150 1124 1124 719 T4 80 5...10 In 95 168 2512 3719 6231 10050 12261 13769 208104 291146 409204 497248 617309 627313 749375 899449 T4 100 5...10 In 74 126 2010 3015 5025 8040 9749 11055 16683 233117 327164 397199 494247 502251 599300 719360 T4 125 5...10 In 63 105 168 2412 4020 6432 7839 8844 13367 18693 262131 318159 395198 401201 479240 575288 T4 160 5...10 In 52 84 126 199 3116 5025 6130 6934 10452 14673 204102 248124 309154 313157 375187 449225 T4 200 5...10 In 42 63 105 157 2512 4020 4924 5527 8342 11758 16482 19999 247123 251125 300150 360180 T4 250 5...10 In 31 52 84 126 2010 3216 3919 4422 6733 9347 13165 15979 19899 201100 240120 288144 T4 320 5...10 In 21 42 63 95 168 2512 3015 3417 5226 7336 10251 12462 15477 15778 18794 225112

S 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

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IT system MPL by MCCB Table 3.10: Tmax T5 TMA
In I3 SPE 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 120 150 T5 320 5...10 In 21 42 63 95 168 2512 3015 3417 5226 7336 10251 12462 15477 15778 18794 225112 T5 400 5...10 In 21 32 52 74 126 2010 2412 2714 4221 5829 8241 9950 12362 12563 15075 18090 T5 500 5...10 In 11 21 42 63 105 168 1910 2211 3317 4723 6533 7940 9949 10050 12060 14472 T5 630 5...10 In 11 21 32 52 84 136 158 179 2613 3718 5226 6332 7839 8040 9548 11457

S 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

Table 3.11: Tmax T2 with PR221DS-LS

In I3 SPE 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 T2 10 5.5 In 68 113 182 272 454 726 886 997 1513 2119 2974 3613 4489 4559 T2 25 5.5 In 27 45 73 109 182 291 354 399 605 847 1190 1445 1796 1824 T2 63 5.5 In 11 18 29 43 72 115 141 158 240 336 472 573 713 724 T2 100 5.5 In T2 160 5.5 In

S 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185

18 27 45 73 89 100 151 212 297 361 449 456

17 28 45 55 62 95 132 186 226 281 285

Note: if the setting of function I is different from the reference value (5.5) the MPL value shall be multiplied by the ratio between the reference value and the set value.

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In I3 SPE 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 120 150

Table 3.12: Tmax T4-T5 with PR221-PR222

T4 100 6.5 In T4 160 6.5 In T4 250 6.5 In T4 320 6.5 In T5 320 6.5 In T5 400 6.5 In T5 630 6.5 In

S 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

25 42 67 82 92 140 196 275 333 414 421 503 603

16 26 42 51 58 87 122 172 208 259 263 314 377

17 27 33 37 56 78 110 133 166 168 201 241

21 26 29 44 61 86 104 129 132 157 189

21 26 29 44 61 86 104 129 132 157 189

17 20 23 35 49 69 83 104 105 126 151

13 15 22 31 44 53 66 67 80 96

Note: if the setting of function I is different from the reference value (6.5) the value of the MPL shall be multiplied by the ratio between the reference value and the set value.

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IT system MPL by MCCB Table 3.13: SACE Isomax S6-S8 with PR211-212
S6 800 6 In S7 1000 6 In S7 1250 6 In S7 1600 6 In S8 1600 6 In S8 2000 6 In S8 2500 6 In S8 3200 6 In

S 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300

In I3 SPE 2.5 4 6 10 16 16 16 25 35 50 70 95 95 120 150

17 24 34 41 51 52 62 75

19 27 33 41 42 50 60

16 22 26 33 33 40 48

12 17 21 26 26 31 37

12 17 21 26 26 31 37

14 17 21 21 25 30

11 13 16 17 20 24

9 10 13 13 16 19

Note: if the setting of function S or I is different from the reference value (6) the MPL value shall be multiplied by the ratio between the reference value and the set value. Besides, using function S, the MPL shall be multiplied by 1.1.

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A.1 Slide rules
These slide rules represent a valid instrument for a quick and approximate dimensioning of electrical plants. All the given information is connected to some general reference conditions; the calculation methods and the data reported are gathered from the IEC Standards in force and from plant engineering practice. The instruction manual enclosed with the slide rules offers different examples and tables showing the correction coefficients necessary to extend the general reference conditions to those actually required. These two-sided slide rules are available in four different colors, easily identified by subject: - yellow slide rule: cable sizing; - orange slide rule: cable verification and protection; - green slide rule: protection coordination; - blue slide rule: motor and transformer protection.

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Yellow slide rule: cable sizing Side Definition of the current carrying capacity, impedance and voltage drop of cables. Side Calculation of the short-circuit current for three-phase fault on the load side of a cable line with known cross section and length. In addition, a diagram for the calculation of the short-circuit current on the load side of elements with known impedance.

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Orange slide rule: cable verification and protection Side Verification of cable protection against indirect contact and short-circuit with ABB SACE MCCBs (moulded-case circuit-breakers). Side Verification of cable protection against indirect contact and short-circuit with ABB MCBs (modular circuit-breakers).

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Green slide rule: protection coordination Side Selection of the circuit-breakers when back-up protection is provided. Side Definition of the discrimination limit current for the combination of two circuitbreakers in series.

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Blue slide rule: motor and transformer protection Side Selection and coordination of the protection devices for the motor starter, DOL start-up (coordination type 2 in compliance with the Standard IEC 60947-4-1). Side Sizing of a transformer feeder. In addition, a diagram for the calculation of the short-circuit current on the load side of transformers with known rated power.

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A.2 DOCWin

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A.2 DOCWin
DOCWin is a software for the dimensioning of electrical networks, with low or medium voltage supply. Networks can be completely calculated through simple operations starting from the definition of the single-line diagram and thanks to the drawing functions provided by an integrated CAD software. Drawing and definition of networks Creation of the single-line diagram, with no limits to the network complexity. Meshed networks can also be managed. The diagram can be divided into many pages. The program controls the coherence of drawings in real time. It is possible to enter and modify the data of the objects which form the network by using a table. It is possible to define different network configurations by specifying the status (open/closed) of the operating and protective devices.

Supplies There are no pre-defined limits: the software manages MV and LV power supplies and generators, MV/LV and LV/LV transformers, with two or three windings, with or without voltage regulator, according to the requirements. Network calculation Load Flow calculation using the Newton-Raphson method. The software can manage networks with multiple slacks and unbalances due to single- or twophase loads. Magnitude and phase shift of the node voltage and of the branch current are completely defined for each point of the network, for both MV as well as LV. Calculation of the active and reactive power required by each single power source. ABB SACE - Electrical devices 205

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Management of local (motors) and centralized power factor correction with capacitor banks. Management of the demand factor for each single node of the network and of the utilization factor on the loads. Short-circuit current calculation for three-phase, phase-to-phase, phase-toneutral, phase-to-ground faults. The calculation is also carried out for MV sections, in compliance with the Standards IEC 60909-1, IEC 61363-1 (naval installations) or with the method of symmetric components, taking into account also the time-variance contribution of rotary machines (generators and motors). Calculation of switchboard overtemperature in compliance with Standard IEC 60890. The power dissipated by the single apparatus is automatically derived by the data files of the software, and can be considered as a function of the rated current or of the load current. Cable line sizing Cable line sizing according to thermal criteria in compliance with the following Standards: CEI 64-8 (tables CEI UNEL 35024-35026), IEC 60364, VDE 2984, NFC 15-100, IEC 60092 (naval installations) and IEC 60890. Possibility of setting, as additional calculation criterion, the economic criteria stated in the Standard IEC 60827-3-2. Possibility of setting, as additional calculation criterion, the maximum allowed voltage drop. Automatic sizing of busbar trunking system. Sizing and check on the dynamic withstand of busbars in compliance with the Standard IEC 60865. Curves and verifications Representation of: - time / current curves (I-t), - current / let-through energy curves (I-I2t), - current limiting curves (peak): visual check of the effects of the settings on the trip characteristics of protection devices.

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Representation of the curves of circuit-breakers, cables, transformers, motors and generators. Possibility of entering the curve of the utility and of the MV components point by point, to verify the tripping discrimination of protection devices. Verification of the maximum voltage drop at each load. Verification of the protection devices, with control over the setting parameters of the adjustable releases (both thermomagnetic as well as electronic). Selection of operating and protection devices Automatic selection of protection devices (circuit-breakers and fuses) Automatic selection of operating devices (contactors and switch disconnectors) Discrimination and back-up managed as selection criteria, with discrimination level adjustable for each circuit-breaker combination.

Discrimination and back-up verification also through quick access to coordination tables.

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Motor coordination management through quick access to ABB tables.

Printouts Single-line diagram, curves and reports of the single components of the network can be printed by any printer supported by the hardware configuration. All information can be exported in the most common formats of data exchange. All print modes can be customized.

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Generic loads
The formula for the calculation of the load current of a generic load is:

Ib =

P k U r cos

where: P is the active power [W]; k is a coefficient which has the value: - 1 for single-phase systems or for direct current systems; for three-phase systems; Ur is the rated voltage [V] (for three-phase systems it is the line voltage, for single-phase systems it is the phase voltage); cos is the power factor. Table 1 allows the load current to be determined for some power values according to the rated voltage. The table has been calculated considering cos to be equal to 0.9; for different power factors, the value from Table 1 must be multiplied by the coefficient given in Table 2 corresponding to the actual value of the power factor (cosact). Table 1: Load current for three-phase systems with cos = 0.9
230 P [kW] 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 200 0.08 0.11 0.17 0.28 0.56 1.39 2.79 5.58 13.95 27.89 55.78 83.67 111.57 139.46 167.35 195.24 223.13 251.02 278.91 306.80 334.70 362.59 390.48 418.37 557.83 400 0.05 0.06 0.10 0.16 0.32 0.80 1.60 3.21 8.02 16.04 32.08 48.11 64.15 80.19 96.23 112.26 128.30 144.34 160.38 176.41 192.45 208.49 224.53 240.56 320.75 415 0.05 0.06 0.09 0.15 0.31 0.77 1.55 3.09 7.73 15.46 30.92 46.37 61.83 77.29 92.75 108.20 123.66 139.12 154.58 170.04 185.49 200.95 216.41 231.87 309.16 Ur [V] 440 Ib [A] 0.04 0.06 0.09 0.15 0.29 0.73 1.46 2.92 7.29 14.58 29.16 43.74 58.32 72.90 87.48 102.06 116.64 131.22 145.80 160.38 174.95 189.53 204.11 218.69 291.59 500 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.13 0.26 0.64 1.28 2.57 6.42 12.83 25.66 38.49 51.32 64.15 76.98 89.81 102.64 115.47 128.30 141.13 153.96 166.79 179.62 192.45 256.60 600 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.11 0.21 0.53 1.07 2.14 5.35 10.69 21.38 32.08 42.77 53.46 64.15 74.84 85.53 96.23 106.92 117.61 128.30 138.99 149.68 160.38 213.83 690 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.09 0.19 0.46 0.93 1.86 4.65 9.30 18.59 27.89 37.19 46.49 55.78 65.08 74.38 83.67 92.97 102.27 111.57 120.86 130.16 139.46 185.94

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230 P [kW] 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 697.28 836.74 976.20 1115.65 1255.11 1394.57 1534.02 1673.48 1812.94 1952.39 2091.85 2231.31 2370.76 2510.22 2649.68 2789.13 400 400.94 481.13 561.31 641.50 721.69 801.88 882.06 962.25 1042.44 1122.63 1202.81 1283.00 1363.19 1443.38 1523.56 1603.75 415 386.45 463.74 541.02 618.31 695.60 772.89 850.18 927.47 1004.76 1082.05 1159.34 1236.63 1313.92 1391.21 1468.49 1545.78 Ur [V] 440 Ib[A] 364.49 437.39 510.28 583.18 656.08 728.98 801.88 874.77 947.67 1020.57 1093.47 1166.36 1239.26 1312.16 1385.06 1457.96 500 320.75 384.90 449.05 513.20 577.35 641.50 705.65 769.80 833.95 898.10 962.25 1026.40 1090.55 1154.70 1218.85 1283.00 600 267.29 320.75 374.21 427.67 481.13 534.58 588.04 641.50 694.96 748.42 801.88 855.33 908.79 962.25 1015.71 1069.17 690 232.43 278.91 325.40 371.88 418.37 464.86 511.34 557.83 604.31 650.80 697.28 743.77 790.25 836.74 883.23 929.71

Table 2: Correction factors for load current with cos other than 0.9
cosact kcos*
*

1 0.9

0.95 0.947

0.9 1

0.85 1.059

0.8 1.125

0.75 1.2

0.7 1.286

For cosact values not present in the table,

kcos =

0.9 cos act

Table 3 allows the load current to be determined for some power values according to the rated voltage. The table has been calculated considering cos to be equal to 1; for different power factors, the value from Table 3 must be multiplied by the coefficient given in Table 4 corresponding to the actual value of the power factor (cosact). Table 3: Load current for single-phase systems with cos = 1 or dc systems
230 P [kW] 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 0.13 0.17 0.26 0.43 0.87 2.17 4.35 8.70 21.74 43.48 86.96 400 0.08 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.50 1.25 2.50 5.00 12.50 25.00 50.00 Ur [V] 415 440 Ib [A] 0.07 0.07 0.10 0.09 0.14 0.14 0.24 0.23 0.48 0.45 1.20 1.14 2.41 2.27 4.82 4.55 12.05 11.36 24.10 22.73 48.19 45.45 500 0.06 0.08 0.12 0.20 0.40 1.00 2.00 4.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 600 0.05 0.07 0.10 0.17 0.33 0.83 1.67 3.33 8.33 16.67 33.33 690 0.04 0.06 0.09 0.14 0.29 0.72 1.45 2.90 7.25 14.49 28.99

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230 P [kW]
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 130.43 173.91 217.39 260.87 304.35 347.83 391.30 434.78 478.26 521.74 565.22 608.70 652.17 869.57 1086.96 1304.35 1521.74 1739.13 1956.52 2173.91 2391.30 2608.70 2826.09 3043.48 3260.87 3478.26 3695.65 3913.04 4130.43 4347.83 75.00 100.00 125.00 150.00 175.00 200.00 225.00 250.00 275.00 300.00 325.00 350.00 375.00 500.00 625.00 750.00 875.00 1000.00 1125.00 1250.00 1375.00 1500.00 1625.00 1750.00 1875.00 2000.00 2125.00 2250.00 2375.00 2500.00

400

Ur [V] 415 440 Ib [A]

72.29 96.39 120.48 144.58 168.67 192.77 216.87 240.96 265.06 289.16 313.25 337.35 361.45 481.93 602.41 722.89 843.37 963.86 1084.34 1204.82 1325.30 1445.78 1566.27 1686.75 1807.23 1927.71 2048.19 2168.67 2289.16 2409.64 68.18 90.91 113.64 136.36 159.09 181.82 204.55 227.27 250.00 272.73 295.45 318.18 340.91 454.55 568.18 681.82 795.45 909.09 1022.73 1136.36 1250.00 1363.64 1477.27 1590.91 1704.55 1818.18 1931.82 2045.45 2159.09 2272.73

500
60.00 80.00 100.00 120.00 140.00 160.00 180.00 200.00 220.00 240.00 260.00 280.00 300.00 400.00 500.00 600.00 700.00 800.00 900.00 1000.00 1100.00 1200.00 1300.00 1400.00 1500.00 1600.00 1700.00 1800.00 1900.00 2000.00

600
50.00 66.67 83.33 100.00 116.67 133.33 150.00 166.67 183.33 200.00 216.67 233.33 250.00 333.33 416.67 500.00 583.33 666.67 750.00 833.33 916.67 1000.00 1083.33 1166.67 1250.00 1333.33 1416.67 1500.00 1583.33 1666.67

690
43.48 57.97 72.46 86.96 101.45 115.94 130.43 144.93 159.42 173.91 188.41 202.90 217.39 289.86 362.32 434.78 507.25 579.71 652.17 724.64 797.10 869.57 942.03 1014.49 1086.96 1159.42 1231.88 1304.35 1376.81 1449.28

Table 4: Correction factors for load current with cos other than 1
cosact kcos*
*

1 1

0.95 1.053

0.9 1.111

0.85 1.176

0.8 1.25

0.75 1.333

0.7 1.429

For cosact values not present in the table,

kcos =

Lighting circuits

1 cos act

The current absorbed by the lighting system may be deduced from the lighting equipment catalogue, or approximately calculated using the following formula:

Ib=

where: PL is the power of the lamp [W]; nL is the number of lamps per phase; kB is a coefficient which has the value: - 1 for lamps which do not need any auxiliary starter; - 1.25 for lamps which need auxiliary starters; kN is a coefficient which has the value: - 1 for star-connected lamps; for delta-connected lamps; UrL is the rated voltage of the lamps; cos is the power factor of the lamps which has the value: - 0.4 for lamps without compensation; - 0.9 for lamps with compensation. ABB SACE - Electrical devices

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Motors Table 5 gives the approximate values of the load current for some three-phase squirrel-cage motors, 1500 rpm at 50 Hz, according to the rated voltage.
Note: these values are given for information only, and may vary according to the motor manifacturer and depending on the number of poles

Table 5: Motor load current

Motor power
[kW] 0.06 0.09 0.12 0.18 0.25 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 2.5 3 3.7 4 5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8 9 11 12.5 15 18.5 20 22 25 30 37 40 45 51 55 59 75 80 90 100 110 129 132 140 147 160 180 184 200 220 250 257 295 315 355 400 450 475 500 560 600 670 PS = hp 1/12 1/8 1/6 1/4 1/3 1/2 3/4 1 1.5 2 3 3.4 4 5 5.5 6.8 7.5 8.8 10 11 12.5 15 17 20 25 27 30 34 40 50 54 60 70 75 80 100 110 125 136 150 175 180 190 200 220 245 250 270 300 340 350 400 430 480 545 610 645 680 760 810 910 220-230 V [A] 0.38 0.55 0.76 1.1 1.4 2.1 2.7 3.3 4.9 6.2 8.7 9.8 11.6 14.2 15.3 18.9 20.6 23.7 27.4 28.8 32 39.2 43.8 52.6 64.9 69.3 75.2 84.4 101 124 134 150 168 181 194 245 260 292 325 358 420 425 449 472 502 578 590 626 700 803 826 948 990 1080 1250 1410 1490 1570 1750 240 V [A] 0.35 0.50 0.68 1 1.38 1.93 2.3 3.1 4.1 5.6 7.9 8.9 10.6 13 14 17.2 18.9 21.8 24.8 26.4 29.3 35.3 40.2 48.2 58.7 63.4 68 77.2 92.7 114 123 136 154 166 178 226 241 268 297 327 384 393 416 432 471 530 541 589 647 736 756 868 927 1010 1130 1270 1340 1420 1580

Rated current of the motor at:

380-400 V [A] 0.22 0.33 0.42 0.64 0.88 1.22 1.5 2 2.6 3.5 5 5.7 6.6 8.2 8.5 10.5 11.5 13.8 15.5 16.7 18.3 22 25 30 37 40 44 50 60 72 79 85 97 105 112 140 147 170 188 205 242 245 260 273 295 333 340 370 408 460 475 546 580 636 710 800 850 890 1000 1080 1200 415 V [A] 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.60 0.85 1.15 1.40 2 2.5 3.5 5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.4 10 11 12.5 14 15.4 17 21 23 28 35 37 40 47 55 66 72 80 90 96 105 135 138 165 182 200 230 242 250 260 280 320 325 340 385 425 450 500 535 580 650 740 780 830 920 990 1100 440 V [A] 0.19 0.28 0.37 0.55 0.76 1.06 1.25 1.67 2.26 3.03 4.31 4.9 5.8 7.1 7.6 9.4 10.3 12 13.5 14.4 15.8 19.3 21.9 26.3 32 34.6 37.1 42.1 50.1 61.9 67 73.9 83.8 90.3 96.9 123 131 146 162 178 209 214 227 236 256 289 295 321 353 401 412 473 505 549 611 688 730 770 860 920 1030 500 V [A] 0.16 0.24 0.33 0.46 0.59 0.85 1.20 1.48 2.1 2.6 3.8 4.3 5.1 6.2 6.5 8.1 8.9 10.4 11.9 12.7 13.9 16.7 19 22.5 28.5 30.6 33 38 44 54 60 64.5 73.7 79 85.3 106 112 128 143 156 184 186 200 207 220 254 259 278 310 353 363 416 445 483 538 608 645 680 760 810 910 600 V [A] 0.12 0.21 0.27 0.40 0.56 0.77 1.02 1.22 1.66 2.22 3.16 3.59 4.25 5.2 5.6 6.9 7.5 8.7 9.9 10.6 11.6 14.1 16.1 19.3 23.5 25.4 27.2 30.9 37.1 45.4 49.1 54.2 61.4 66.2 71.1 90.3 96.3 107 119 131 153 157 167 173 188 212 217 235 260 295 302 348 370 405 450 508 540 565 630 680 760 660-690 V [A] 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.5 2 2.9 3.3 3.5 4.4 4.9 6 6.7 8.1 9 9.7 10.6 13 15 17.5 21 23 25 28 33 42 44 49 56 60 66 82 86 98 107 118 135 140 145 152 170 190 200 215 235 268 280 320 337 366 410 460 485 510 570 610 680

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A short-circuit is a fault of negligible impedance between live conductors having a difference in potential under normal operating conditions. Fault typologies In a three-phase circuit the following types of fault may occur: three phase fault; two phase fault; phase to neutral fault; phase to PE fault. In the formulas, the following symbols are used: Ik short-circuit current; Ur rated voltage; ZL phase conductor impedance; ZN neutral conductor impedance; ZPE protective conductor impedance. The following table briefly shows the type of fault and the relationships between the value of the short-circuit current for a symmetrical fault (three phase) and the short-circuit current for asymmetrical faults (two phase and single phase) in case of faults far from generators. For more accurate calculation, the use of DOCWin software is recommended.

Three phase fault

ZL ZL ZL ZN

IkLLL IkLLL
2 2 ZC = R C + X C

IkLLL

Two phase fault

ZL ZL ZL ZN IkLL
IkLL = Ur 3 = IkLLL = 0.87 IkLLL 2Z L 2

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Phase to neutral fault

ZL
If

IkLN =

Ur 3( ZL + ZN )

Z L = Z N (cross section of neutral conductor equal to the phase conductor one):

ZL ZL ZN IkLN

IkLN =

Ur Ur = = 0.5 IkLLL 3( ZL + ZN ) 3(2ZL ) Ur Ur = = 0.33IkLLL 3( ZL + ZN ) 3(3Z L ) Ur Ur = = I kLLL 3( ZL + ZN ) 3( ZL )

If Z N = 2Z L (cross section of neutral conductor half the phase conductor one):

IkLN =

If Z N 0 limit condition:

IkLN =

Phase to PE fault

IkLPE =

ZL ZL ZL ZPE IkLPE

Ur 3( ZL + ZPE )

If Z L = Z PE (cross section of protective conductor equal to the phase conductor one):

IkLPE =

Ur Ur = = 0.5I kLLL 3( ZL + ZPE ) 3(2ZL ) Ur Ur = = 0.33I kLLL 3(ZL + ZPE ) 3(3ZL ) Ur Ur = = IkLLL 3( ZL + ZPE ) 3 (ZL)

If Z PE= 2Z L (cross section of protective conductor half to the phase conductor one):

IkLPE =

If Z PE 0 limit condition:

IkLPE =

The following table allows the approximate value of a short-circuit current to be found quickly.

Note

Three-phase short-circuit IkLLL

Two-phase short-circuit IkLL IkLL=0.87IkLLL

Phase to neutral short-circuit IkLN ILN=0.5IkLLL (ZL = ZN) ILN=0.33IkLLL (ZL = 0,5ZN) ILN=IkLLL (ZN 0) IkLN=0.58IkLL (ZL = ZN) IkLN=0.38IkLL (ZL = 0,5ZN) IkLN=1.16IkLL (ZN 0) -

Phase to PE short-circuit (TN system) IkLPE ILPE=0.5IkLLL (ZL = ZPE) ILPE=0.33IkLLL (ZL = 0.5ZPE) ILPE=IkLLL (ZPE 0) IkLPE=0.58IkLL (ZL = ZPE) IkLPE=0.38IkLL (ZL = 0.5ZPE) IkLPE=1.16IkLL (ZPE 0)

IkLLL

IkLL

IkLLL=1.16IkLL IkLLL=2IkLN (ZL = ZN) IkLLL=3IkLN (ZL = 2ZN) IkLLL=IkLN (ZN 0)

IkLL=1.73IkLN (ZL = ZN) IkLL=2.6IkLN (ZL = 2ZN) IkLL=0.87IkLN (ZN 0)

IkLN

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Determination of the short-circuit current
In order to determine the short-circuit current the short-circuit power method can be used. This method allows the determination of the approximate shortcircuit current at a point in an installation in a simple way; the resultant value is generally acceptable. However, this method is not conservative and gives more accurate values, the more similar the power factors of the considered components are (network, generators, transformers, motors and large section cables etc.). For more accurate calculation, the use of DOCWin software for the dimensioning of installations is recommended. The short-circuit power method calculates the short-circuit current Ik based on the formula: Three-phase short-circuit

Ik =

Sk 3 Ur Sk 2 Ur

Two-phase short-circuit

Ik =

where: Sk is the short-circuit apparent power seen at the point of the fault; Ur is the rated voltage. To determine the short-circuit apparent power Sk, all the elements of the network shall be taken into account, which may be: elements which contribute to the short-circuit current: network, generators, motors; elements which limit the value of the short-circuit current: conductors and transformers. The procedure for the calculation of the short-circuit current involves the following steps: 1. calculation of the short-circuit power for the different elements of the installation; 2. calculation of the short-circuit power at the fault point; 3. calculation of the short-circuit current. Calculation of the short-circuit power for the different elements of the installation The short-circuit apparent power Sk shall be determined for all the components which are part of the installation: Network An electrical network is considered to include everything upstream of the point of energy supply.

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Generally, the energy distribution authority supplies the short-circuit apparent power (Sknet) value at the point of energy supply. However, if the value of the short-circuit current Iknet is known, the value of the power can be obtained by using, for three-phase systems, the following formula:

S knet = 3Ur Iknet

where Ur is the rated voltage at the point of energy supply. If the aforementioned data are not available, the values for Sknet given in the following table can be taken as reference values:
Net voltage Ur [kV] Up to 20 Up to 32 Up to 63 Short-circuit power Sknet [MVA] 500 750 1000

Generator The short-circuit power is obtained from:

Skgen =

Sr 100 X* d%

where X*d% is the percentage value of the subtransient reactance (Xd) or of the transient reactance (Xd) or of the synchronous reactance (Xd), according to the instant in which the value of the short-circuit power is to be evaluated. In general, the reactances are expressed in percentages of the rated impedance of the generator (Zd) given by:

Zd =

Ur Sr

where Ur and Sr are the rated voltage and power of the generator. Typical values can be: - Xd from 10 % to 20 %; - Xd from 15 % to 40 %; - Xd from 80 % to 300 %. Normally, the worst case is considered, that being the subtransient reactance. The following table gives the approximate values of the short-circuit power of generators (Xd = 12.5 %):

Sr [kVA] Skgen [MVA]

50 0.4

63 0.5

125 160 200 250 320 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 1.0 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.6 3.2 4.0 5.0 6.4 8.0 10.0 12.8 16.0 20.0 25.6 32.0

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Asynchronous three phase motors Under short circuit conditions, electric motors contribute to the fault for a brief period (5-6 periods). The power can be calculated according to the short circuit current of the motor (Ik), by using the following expression:

Skmot = 3 U r I k
Typical values are: Skmot= 57 Srmot (Ik is about 57 Irmot: 5 for motors of small size, and 7 for larger motors).

Transformers The short circuit power of a transformer (Sktrafo) can be calculated by using the following formula:

Sktrafo =

100 Sr uk %

The following table gives the approximate values of the short circuit power of transformers:

Sr [kVA] 50 uk% 4 Sktrafo [MVA] 1.3

63 4 1.6

125 160 200 250 320 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 3.1 4 5 6.3 8 10 12.5 15.8 16 20 25 26.7 33.3

Cables A good approximation of the short-circuit power of cables is:

S kcable =

Ur Zc

where the impedance of the cable (Zc) is:

ZC =

RC + X C

The following table gives the approximate values of the short-circuit power of cables, at 50 and 60 Hz, according to the supply voltage (cable length = 10 m):

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230 [V] S [mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300 0.44 0.73 1.16 1.75 2.9 4.6 7.2 10.0 13.4 19.1 25.5 31.2 36.2 42.5 49.1 54.2 400 [V] 440 [V] 500 [V] Skcable [MVA] @50 Hz 1.32 1.60 2.07 2.20 2.66 3.44 3.52 4.26 5.50 5.29 6.40 8.26 8.8 10.6 13.8 14.0 16.9 21.8 21.9 26.5 34.2 30.2 36.6 47.3 40.6 49.1 63.4 57.6 69.8 90.1 77.2 93.4 120.6 94.2 114.0 147.3 109.6 132.6 171.2 128.5 155.5 200.8 148.4 179.5 231.8 164.0 198.4 256.2 690 [V] 3.94 6.55 10.47 15.74 26.2 41.5 65.2 90.0 120.8 171.5 229.7 280.4 326.0 382.3 441.5 488.0 230 [V] 0.44 0.73 1.16 1.75 2.9 4.6 7.2 10.0 13.3 18.8 24.8 29.9 34.3 39.5 44.5 48.3 400 [V] 440 [V] 500 [V] Skcable [MVA] @60 Hz 1.32 1.60 2.07 2.20 2.66 3.44 3.52 4.26 5.50 5.29 6.40 8.26 8.8 10.6 13.7 13.9 16.9 21.8 21.9 26.4 34.1 30.1 36.4 47.0 40.2 48.7 62.9 56.7 68.7 88.7 75.0 90.7 117.2 90.5 109.5 141.5 103.8 125.6 162.2 119.5 144.6 186.7 134.7 163.0 210.4 146.1 176.8 228.3 690 [V] 3.94 6.55 10.47 15.73 26.2 41.5 65.0 89.6 119.8 168.8 223.1 269.4 308.8 355.6 400.7 434.7

With n cables in parallel, it is necessary to multiply the value given in the table by n. If the length of the cable (Lact) is other than 10 m, it is necessary to multiply the value given in the table by the following coefficient:
10 L act Calculation of the short-circuit power at the fault point

The rule for the determination of the short-circuit power at a point in the installation, according to the short-circuit power of the various elements of the circuit, is analogue to that relevant to the calculation of the equivalent admittance. In particular: the power of elements in series is equal to the inverse of the sum of the inverses of the single powers (as for the parallel of impedances);

Sk =

1
i

the short-circuit power of elements in parallel is equal to the sum of the single short-circuit powers (as for the series of impedances).

Sk = S i
The elements of the circuit are considered to be in series or parallel, seeing the circuit from the fault point. In the case of different branches in parallel, the distribution of the current between the different branches shall be calculated once the short-circuit current at the fault point has been calculated. This must be done to ensure the correct choice of protection devices installed in the branches.

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Calculation of the short-circuit current
To determine the short-circuit current in an installation, both the fault point as well as the configuration of the system which maximize the short-circuit current involving the device shall be considered. If appropriate, the contribution of the motors shall be taken into account. For example, in the case detailed below, for circuit-breaker CB1, the worst condition occurs when the fault is right upstream of the circuit-breaker itself. To determine the breaking capacity of the circuit-breaker, the contribution of two transformers in parallel must be considered.

Fault right downstream of CB1

CB1 Fault

CB2

CB3

Fault right upstream of CB1 (worst condition for CB1)

Fault CB1 CB2 CB3

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Once the short-circuit power equivalent at the fault point has been determined, the short-circuit current can be calculated by using the following formula:

Three-phase short-circuit

Ik =

Sk 3 Ur
Sk 2 Ur
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Two-phase short-circuit

Ik =

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As a first approximation, by using the following graph, it is possible to evaluate the three phase short-circuit current downstream of an object with short-circuit power (SkEL) known; corresponding to this value, knowing the short-circuit power upstream of the object (SkUP), the value of Ik can be read on the y-axis, expressed in kA, at 400 V.

Figure 1: Chart for the calculation of the three phase short-circuit current at 400 V
Ik [kA] 150 140 SkUP = 1000 MVA 130 120 110 SkEL 100 90 Ik 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 SkEL [MVA] SkUP = 50 MVA SkUP = 100 MVA SkUP = 250 MVA SkUP SkUP = SkUP = 750 MVA SkUP = 500 MVA

SkUP = 40 MVA SkUP = 30 MVA

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Examples:
The following examples demonstrate the calculation of the short-circuit current in some different types of installation. Example 1 Upstream network: Ur = 20000 V Sknet = 500 MVA Transformer: Sr = 1600 kVA uk% = 6% U1r / U2r =20000/400 Pr = 220 kW Ikmot/Ir = 6.6 cosr = 0.9 = 0.917 IrL= 1443.4 A cosr= 0.9
M CB2

U A

CB1 B
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CB3

Generic load:

Calculation of the short-circuit power of different elements Network: Sknet= 500 MVA
100 S r = 26.7 MVA uk %

Transformer:

S ktrafo =

Motor:

S rmot =

Pr = 267 kVA cos r

Skmot = 6.6.Srmot = 1.76 MVA for the first 5-6 periods (at 50 Hz about 100 ms) Calculation of the short-circuit current for the selection of circuit-breakers Selection of CB1 For circuit-breaker CB1, the worst condition arises when the fault occurs right downstream of the circuit-breaker itself. In the case of a fault right upstream, the circuit-breaker would be involved only by the fault current flowing from the motor, which is remarkably smaller than the network contribution.

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The circuit, seen from the fault point, is represented by the series of the network with the transformer. According to the previous rules, the short-circuit power is determined by using the following formula:
S kCB1 = S knet S ktrafo = 25.35 MVA S knet + S ktrafo

the maximum fault current is:

IkCB1 =

S kCB1 = 36.6 kA 3 Ur

The transformer LV side rated current is equal to 2309 A; therefore the circuitbreaker to select is an Emax E3N 2500. Using the chart shown in Figure 1, it is possible to find IkCB1 from the curve with SkUP = Sknet = 500 MVA corresponding to SkEL = Sktrafo = 26.7 MVA:
Ik [kA] 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 Ik = 36.5 kA 40
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SkUP = 500 MVA

30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 SkUP = 26.7 MVA

100

SkEL [MVA]

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Selection of CB2 For circuit-breaker CB2, the worst condition arises when the fault occurs right downstream of the circuit-breaker itself. The circuit, seen from the fault point, is represented by the series of the network with the transformer. The short-circuit current is the same used for CB1.

SkCB1 = 36.6 kA 3 Ur The rated current of the motor is equal to 385 A; the circuit-breaker to select is an Isomax S5H 400. IkCB1 =
Selection of CB3 For CB3 too, the worst condition arises when the fault occurs right downstream of the circuit-breaker itself. The circuit, seen from the fault point, is represented by two branches in parallel: the motor and the series of the network and transformer. According to the previous rules, the short circuit power is determined by using the following formula: Motor // (Network + Transformer) 1 S kCB3 = Skmot + = 27.11 MVA 1 1 + S knet Sktrafo

IkCB3 =

SkCB3 = 39.13 kA 3 Ur

The rated current of the load L is equal to 1443 A; the circuit-breaker to select is a SACE Isomax S7S 1600, or an Emax E2N1600.

Example 2 The circuit shown in the diagram is constituted by the supply, two transformers in parallel and three loads.
U A

Upstream network: Ur1=20000 V Sknet = 500 MVA Transformers 1 and 2: Sr = 1600 kVA uk% = 6% U1r /U2r =20000/400 Load L1: Sr = 1500 kVA; cos = 0.9; Load L2: Sr = 1000 kVA; cos = 0.9; Load L3: Sr = 50 kVA; cos = 0.9.
L1

Trafo 1 CB1

Trafo 2 CB2 B

CB3

CB4

CB5

L2

L3

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Calculation of the short-circuit powers of different elements:

Network

Sknet = 500 MVA

Sr . 100 = 26.7 MVA uk %

Transformers 1 and 2

S ktrafo =

Selection of CB1 (CB2) For circuit-breaker CB1 (CB2) the worst condition arises when the fault occurs right downstream of the circuit-breaker itself. According to the previous rules, the circuit seen from the fault point, is equivalent to the parallel of the two transformers in series with the network: Network + (Trafo 1 // Trafo 2). The short-circuit current obtained in this way corresponds to the short-circuit current at the busbar. This current, given the symmetry of the circuit, is distributed equally between the two branches (half each). The current which flows through CB1 (CB2) is therefore equal to half of that at the busbar.
S knet (Srtrafo1 + S ktrafo2 ) = 48.2 MVA S knet + (Sktrafo1 + S ktrafo2 )
S kbusbar 3 Ur

S kbusbar =

Ikbusbar =

= 69.56 kA

IkCB1(2) =

Ikbusbar = 34.78 kA 2

The circuit-breakers CB1(CB2) to select, with reference to the rated current of the transformers, are Emax E3N 2500. Selection of CB3-CB4-CB5 For these circuit-breakers the worst condition arises when the fault occurs right downstream of the circuit-breakers themselves. Therefore, the short-circuit current to be taken into account is that at the busbar: IkCB3 = Ikbusbar = 69.56 kA The circuit-breakers to select, with reference to the current of the loads, are: CB3: Emax E3S 2500 CB4: Emax E3S 1600 CB5: Tmax T2H 160

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Determination of the short-circuit current Ik downstream of a cable as a function of the upstream one
The table below allows the determination, in a conservative way, of the threephase short-circuit current at a point in a 400 V network downstream of a single pole copper cable at a temperature of 20 C. Known values: - the three phase short-circuit current upstream of the cable; - the length and cross section of the cable.
Cable section [mm2] 1.5 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300 2x120 2x150 2x185 3x120 3x150 3x185 Length [m] 0.9 1.4 2.1 3.5 5.6 8.7 12 17 23 30 36 42 48 55 60 72 84 96 108 127 144 1 1.6 2.5 4.1 6.5 10 14 20 27 35 42 49 56 64 70 84 98 112 126 148 168 1.2 1.9 2.8 4.7 7.5 12 16 23 31 40 48 56 64 73 80 96 113 128 144 169 192 0.9 1.5 2.3 3.5 5.8 9.3 14 20 28 38 50 60 70 80 91 100 120 141 160 180 211 240 1.1 1.8 2.8 4.2 7 11 17 24 34 46 60 72 84 96 110 120 144 169 192 216 253 288 1.4 2.3 3.7 5.6 9.4 15 23 32 45 62 80 96 113 128 146 160 192 225 256 288 338 384 1.8 2.9 4.7 7 12 19 29 40 57 77 100 120 141 160 183 200 240 281 320 360 422 480 2.5 4.1 6.6 10 16 26 41 56 79 108 140 168 197 224 256 280 336 394 448 505 3.5 5.9 9.4 14 23 37 58 80 113 154 200 240 281 320 366 400 481 563 5.3 8.8 14 21 35 56 87 121 170 231 300 360 422 480 549 7 12 19 28 47 75 116 161 226 308 400 481 9.4 16 25 38 63 100 155 216 303 413 14 24 38 56 94 150 233 324 455

0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.2 4.8

1.1 1.5 2 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.7 4 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.2 8.4 10

0.9 1.2 1.7 2.3 3 3.6 4.2 4.8 5.5 6 7.2 8.4 10 11 13 14

1.2 1.6 2.3 3.1 4 4.8 5.6 6.4 7.3 8 10 11 13 14 17 19

0.9 1.4 2 2.8 3.8 5 6 7 8 9.1 10 12 14 16 18 21 24

1.1 1.7 2.4 3.4 4.6 6 7.2 8.4 10 11 12 14 17 19 22 25 29

0.9 1.5 2.3 3.2 4.5 6.2 8 10 11 13 15 16 19 23 26 29 34 38

1.2 1.9 2.9 4 5.7 7.7 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 28 32 36 42 48

0.8 1.4 2.2 3.5 4.8 6.8 9.2 12 14 17 19 22 24 29 34 38 43 51 58

1.1 1.9 3 4.6 6.4 9 12 16 19 23 26 29 32 38 45 51 58 68 77

0.9 1.4 2.3 3.7 5.8 8 11 15 20 24 28 32 37 40 48 56 64 72 84 96

1.2 1.8 2.9 4.7 7.2 10 14 19 25 30 35 40 46 50 60 70 80 90 105 120

Ik upstream [kA] 100 96 90 86 80 77 70 68 60 58 50 49 40 39 35 34 30 30 25 25 20 20 15 15 12 12 10 10 8.0 8.0 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0

92 83 75 66 57 48 39 34 29 24 20 15 12 10 7.9 5.9 3.0

89 81 73 65 56 47 38 34 29 24 20 15 12 10 7.9 5.9 3.0

85 78 71 63 55 46 38 33 29 24 19 15 12 10 7.9 5.9 3.0

82 76 69 62 54 45 37 33 28 24 19 15 12 10 7.8 5.9 3.0

78 72 66 60 53 44 37 32 28 24 19 14 12 10 7.8 5.8 3.0

71 67 62 56 50 43 35 32 28 23 19 14 12 10 7.7 5.8 2.9

65 61 57 53 47 41 34 31 27 23 18 14 11 9.5 7.7 5.8 2.9

60 57 53 49 45 39 33 30 26 22 18 14 11 9.4 7.6 5.7 2.9

50 48 46 43 40 35 31 28 25 21 18 14 11 9.2 7.5 5.6 2.9

43 42 40 38 36 32 28 26 23 21 17 13 11 9.0 7.4 5.5 2.9

Ik downstream [kA] 36 31 27 24 35 31 27 24 34 30 27 24 33 29 26 23 31 28 25 23 29 26 23 21 26 24 22 20 24 22 20 19 22 20 19 18 19 18 17 16 16 15 15 14 13 12 12 12 11 10 10 10 8.8 8.5 8.3 8.1 7.2 7.1 6.9 6.8 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.7

20 20 20 19 19 18 17 16 16 14 13 11 9.3 7.7 6.5 4.9 2.7

17 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 12 10 8.8 7.3 6.2 4.8 2.6

13 13 13 13 12 12 12 11 11 11 10 8.7 7.8 6.5 5.7 4.4 2.5

11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 9.3 9.0 8.4 7.6 7.0 5.9 5.2 4.1 2.4

7.8 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.1 7.1 7.0 6.8 6.5 6.1 5.7 5.0 4.5 3.6 2.2

5.6 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 5.0 4.8 4.6 4.4 3.9 3.7 3.1 2.0

3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.8 2.4 1.7

2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.0 1.4

2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.2

1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 0.9

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Note: In the case of the Ik upstream and the length of the cable not being included in the table, it is necessary to consider: the value right above Ik upstream; the value right below for the cable length. These approximations allow calculations which favour safety. In the case of cables in parallel not present in the table, the length must be divided by the number of cables in parallel.

Example Data Rated voltage = Cable section = Conductor = Length = Upstream shortcircuit current = 400 V 120 mm2 copper 29 m

32 kA
400 V

Ik upstream = 32 kA QF A

120 mm2 L = 29 m
Ik downstream = ?
1SDC010056F0001

Cu/PVC

QF B

QF C

Procedure In the row corresponding to the cable cross section 120 mm2, it is possible to find the column for a length equal to 29 m or right below (in this case 24). In the column of upstream short-circuit current it is possible to identify the row with a value of 32 kA or right above (in this case 35). From the intersection of this last row with the previously identified column, the value of the downstream shortcircuit current can be read as being equal to 26 kA.

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Annex D: Calculation of the coefficient k for the cables (k2S2)

By using the formula (1), it is possible to determine the conductor minimum section S, in the hypothesis that the generic conductor is submitted to an adiabatic heating from a known initial temperature up to a specific final temperature (applicable if the fault is removed in less than 5 s):

S=

I t
2

(1)

where: S is the cross section [mm2]; I is the value (r.m.s) of prospective fault current for a fault of negligible impedance, which can flow through the protective device [A]; t is the operating time of the protective device for automatic disconnection [s]; k can be evaluated using the tables 27 or calculated according to the formula (2):

k=

where: Qc is the volumetric heat capacity of conductor material [J/Cmm3] at 20 C; B is the reciprocal of temperature coefficient of resistivity at 0 C for the conductor [C]; 20 is the electrical resistivity of conductor material at 20 C [mm]; i initial temperature of conductor [C]; f final temperature of conductor [C]. Table 1 shows the values of the parameters described above.

Qc (B+20)

20

ln 1+

f - i B+i

(2)

Table 1: Value of parameters for different materials

Material Copper Aluminium Lead Steel B [C] 234.5 228 230 202 Qc [J/Cmm3] 3.4510-3 2.510-3 1.4510-3 3.810-3 20 [mm] 17.24110-6 28.26410-6 21410-6 13810-6

Qc (B+20)

20
226 148 41 78

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Table 2: Values of k for phase conductor
Conductor insulation PVC 300 mm2 70 160 115 76 115
a

Initial temperature C Final temperature C Material of conductor: copper aluminium tin-soldered joints in copper conductors

PVC 300 mm2 70 140 103 68 -

EPR XLPE 90 250 143 94 -

Rubber 60 C 60 200 141 93 -

Mineral PVC 70 160 115 Bare 105 250 135/115 a -

This value shall be used for bare cables exposed to touch.

Table 3: Values of k for insulated protective conductors not incorporated in cables and not bunched with other cables
Temperature C b Copper Conductor insulation 70 C PVC 90 C PVC 90 C thermosetting 60 C rubber 85 C rubber Silicone rubber
a

Material of conductor Aluminium Value for k 95/88 a 95/88 a 116 105 110 133 Steel 52/49 a 52/49 a 64 58 60 73

Initial 30 30 30 30 30 30

Final 160/140 a 160/140 a 250 200 220 350

143/133 a 143/133 a 176 159 166 201

The lower value applies to PVC insulated conductors of cross section greater than 300 mm2 . Temperature limits for various types of insulation are given in IEC 60724.

Table 4: Values of k for bare protective conductors in contact with cable covering but not bunched with other cables
Temperature C a Copper Cable covering PVC Polyethylene CSP
a

Material of conductor Aluminium Value for k 105 91 110 Steel 58 50 60

Initial 30 30 30

Final 200 150 220

159 138 166

Temperature limits for various types of insulation are given in IEC 60724.

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Table 5: Values of k for protective conductors as a core incorporated in a cable or bunched with other cables or insulated conductors
Temperature C b Copper Conductor insulation 70 C PVC 90 C PVC 90 C thermosetting 60 C rubber 85 C rubber Silicone rubber
a

Material of conductor Aluminium Value for k 76/68 a 66/57 a 94 93 89 87 Steel 42/37 a 36/31 a 52 51 48 47

Initial 70 90 90 60 85 180

Final 160/140 a 160/140 a 250 200 220 350

115/103 a 100/86 a 143 141 134 132

The lower value applies to PVC insulated conductors of cross section greater than 300 mm2 . Temperature limits for various types of insulation are given in IEC 60724..

Table 6: Values of k for protective conductors as a metallic layer of a cable e.g. armour, metallic sheath, concentric conductor, etc.
Temperature C Copper Conductor insulation 70 C PVC 90 C PVC 90 C thermosetting 60 C rubber 85 C rubber Mineral PVC covered a Mineral bare sheath
a

Material of conductor Aluminium Lead Value for k 93 85 85 95 93 26 23 23 26 26 Steel 51 46 46 52 51 -

Initial 60 80 80 55 75 70 105

Final 200 200 200 200 220 200 250

141 128 128 144 140 135 135

This value shall also be used for bare conductors exposed to touch or in contact with combustible material.

Table 7: Value of k for bare conductors where there is no risk of damage to any neighbouring material by the temperature indicated
Material of conductor Copper Aluminium Steel Maximum Maximum Maximum Initial temperature temperature temperature temperature k value C k value C k value C C 228 500 125 300 82 500 30 159 200 105 200 58 200 30 138 150 91 150 50 150 30

Conductor insulation Visible and in restricted area Normal conditions Fire risk

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The International System of Units (SI)
SI Base Units
Quantity Length Mass Time Electric Current Thermodynamic Temperature Amount of Substance Luminous Intensity Symbol m kg s A K mol cd Unit name metre kilogram Second ampere kelvin mole candela

Metric Prefixes for Multiples and Sub-multiples of Units

Decimal power 1024 1021 1018 1015 1012 109 106 103 102 10 Prefix yotta zetta exa peta tera giga mega kilo etto deca Symbol Y Z E P T G M k h da Decimal power 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-6 10-9 10-12 10-15 10-18 10-21 10-24 Prefix deci centi milli mikro nano pico femto atto zepto yocto Symbol d c m n p f a z y

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Main quantities and SI units
Quantity Symbol Name Length, area, volume SI unit Symbol Name Other units Symbol Name in ft fathom mile sm yd a ha l UK pt UK gal US gal inch foot fathom mile sea mile yard are hectare litre pint gallon gallon degrees Conversion

length

metre

A V

area

m2

square metre

volume

m3

cubic metre

1 in = 25.4 mm i ft = 30.48 cm 1 fathom = 6 ft = 1.8288 m 1 mile = 1609.344 m 1 sm = 1852 m 1 yd = 91.44 cm 1 a = 102 m2 1 ha = 104 m2 1 l = 1 dm3 = 10-3 m3 1 UK pt = 0.5683 dm3 1 UK gal = 4.5461 dm3 1 US gal = 3.7855 dm3

Angles , , Mass m M Time t f v plane angle solid angle mass, weight density specific volume moment of inertia duration frequency angular frequency speed rad sr kg kg/m3 m3/kg kgm2 s Hz 1/s m/s radian steradian kilogram kilogram cubic metre for kilogram kilogram for square metre second Hertz reciprocal second metre per second km/h mile/h knot g acceleration m/s2 metre per second squared newton kgf p pressure/stress Pa J W K J J/K cd cd/m2 lm lux pascal bar W energy, work P power Temperature and heat T temperature joule watt kelvin joule joule per kelvin candela candela per square metre lumen Hp C F bar horsepower Celsius Fahrenheit 1 N = 1 kgm/s2 1 kgf = 9.80665 N 1 Pa = 1 N/m2 1 bar = 105 Pa 1 J = 1 Ws = 1 Nm 1 Hp = 745.7 W T[K] = 273.15 + T [C] T[K] = 273.15 + (5/9)(T [F]-32) kilometre per hour mile per hour kn lb pound 1 lb = 0.45359 kg

1=

180

. rad

1 Hz = 1/s = 2pf 1 km/h = 0.2777 m/s 1 mile/h = 0.4470 m/s 1 kn = 0.5144 m/s

Force, energy, power F force

Q quantity of heat S entropy Photometric quantities I luminous intensity L luminance F luminous flux E illuminance

1 lm = 1 cdsr 1 lux = 1 lm/m2

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Main electrical and magnetic quantities and SI units
Quantity Symbol I V R G X B Z Y P Q S Q E C H B L Name current voltage resistance conductance reactance susceptance impedance admittance active power reactive power apparent power electric charge SI unit Symbol Name A ampere V volt ohm S siemens S S W var VA C ohm siemens ohm siemens watt reactive volt ampere volt ampere coulomb volt per metre farad ampere per metre tesla henry G gauss 1 F = 1 C/V 1 T = 1 Vs/m2 1 G = 10-4 T 1 H = 1 s Ah ampere/hour 1 C = 1 As 1 Ah = 3600 As Other units Symbol Conversion Name

G = 1/R XL = L XC =-1/C BL = -1/L BC = C

electric field V/m strength electric capacitance F magnetic field A/m magnetic induction T inductance H

Resistivity values, conductivity and temperature coefficient at 20 C of the main electrical materials
conductor conductivity resistivity 20 [mm2/m] 0.0287 0.067 0.50 0.0175 0.023 0.1 to 0,15 0.208 0.043 0.43 0.941 1 0.43 0.016 0.06 20=1/20 [m/mm2] 34.84 15 2 57.14 43.5 10 to 6.7 4.81 23.26 2.33 1.06 1 2.33 62.5 16.7 temperature coefficient 20 [K-1] 3.810-3 210-3 -310-4 3.9510-3 3.810-3 4.510-3 3.910-3 4.110-3 410-6 9.210-4 2.510-4 2.310-4 3.810-3 4.210-3

Aluminium Brass, CuZn 40 Constantan Copper Gold Iron wire Lead Magnesium Manganin Mercury Ni Cr 8020 Nickeline Silver Zinc

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Main electrotechnical formulas
Impedance
resistance of a conductor at temperature
R= l S

conductance of a conductor at temperature G= 1 = S l R resistivity of a conductor at temperature capacitive reactance inductive reactance impedance module impedance phase impedance conductance capacitive susceptance inductive susceptance admittance module admittance phase admittance
= 20 [1 + 20 ( 20)] 1 XC= -1 = - 2 f C C XL= L = 2 f L Z = R + jX Z = R2 + X2 = arctan R X G= 1 R BC= -1 = C = 2 f C XC 1 BL= -1 = 1 = 2 f L L XL Y = G jB Y = G2 + B2 = arctan B G
+ Z jXL R R U + Y jBC G U G B + -jBL X + -jXC

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Indipendences in serie Z = Z 1 + Z2 + Z3 + Admittances in serie 1 Y= 1 1 1 + + + Y1 Y2 Y 3 Indipendences in parallel Z= 1 1 1 1 + + + Z1 Z2 Z3
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z1 Z2 Z3

Y1

Y2

Y3

Admittances in serie Y = Y1 + Y 2 + Y 3 +

Y1

Y2

Y3

Delta-star and star-delta transformations 1

Z1 Z13 Z3 0 Z2 Z12

3 Z23 Y Z12 = Z1 + Z2 + Z 1 Z2 Z3 Z 2 Z3 Z1 Z 3 Z1 Z2 Y

Z1 =

Z12 Z13 Z12 + Z13 + Z23 Z12 Z23 Z12 + Z13 + Z23 Z23 Z13 Z12 + Z13 + Z23

Z23 = Z2 + Z3 +

Z2 = Z3 =

Z13 = Z3 + Z1 +

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Transformers
Two-winding transformer rated current short-circuit power short-circuit current longitudinal impedance longitudinal resistance longitudinal reactance Ir = Sk = Ik = ZT = RT = XT = Sr 3 Ur Sr uk% Sk 3 Ur uk% 100 pk% 100

100 = Ir 100 uk% Sr u% U2r = k 100 3 I2r Sr U2r Sr p% = k 100 3 I2r Sr

2 2 ZT RT

Three-winding transformer 1

Z1

Z3 3 Z12 = u12 100 u13 100 u23 100 Ur2 Sr12 Ur2 Sr13 Ur2 Sr23 2 Z1 = 1 2 1 2 1 2

Z2

(Z12 + Z13 Z23)

Z13 =

Z2 =

(Z12 + Z23 Z13)

Z23 =

Z3 =

(Z13 + Z23 Z12)

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Voltage drop and power
single-phase voltage drop perceutage voltage drop active power reactive power apparent power power factor power loss U = 2 I l (r cos x sin) u = U Ur 100 three-phase U = 3 I l (r cos x sin) u = U Ur 100 continuous U = 2 I l r u = U Ur 100

P = U I cos Q = U I sin S=UI= P +Q cos = P S

2 2

P = 3 U I cos Q = 3 U I sin S= 3UI= P +Q cos = P S

2 2

P= UI P = 2 l r I2

P = 2 l r I2

P = 3 l r I2

Caption
20 resistivity at 20 C l total length of conductor S cross section of conductor 20 temperature coefficient of conductor at 20 C temperature of conductor resistivity against the conductor temperature angular frequency f frequency r resistance of conductor per length unit x reactance of conductor per length unit uk% short-circuit percentage voltage of the transformer Sr rated apparent power of the transformer Ur rated voltage of the transformer pk% percentage impedance losses of the transformer under short-circuit conditions

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