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3WL1 Air Circuit Breakers

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2 Introduction
3WL1 air circuit breakers/

non-automatic air circuit breakers
up to 6300 A (AC), IEC
General data
8 - Design
14 - Function
21 - Configuration
27 - Technical specifications
Configuration aids
36 - Characteristic curves
38 - Dimensional drawings
52 - Circuit diagrams
54 - More information
3WL1 non-automatic air circuit breakers
up to 4000 A (DC)
General data
55 - Technical specifications
Configuration aids
56 - Characteristic curves
56 - Dimensional drawings
57 - Circuit diagrams
58 - More information
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Introduction
■ Overview
Size I Size II Size III

3WL air circuit breakers
3WL1 air circuit breakers/non-automatic air circuit breakers 3WL1 non-automatic air circuit
up to 6300 A (AC), IEC breakers up to 4000 A (DC)
Size I, II, III I II
Rated current In A 630, 800, 1000, 1250, 2000 1000, 2000, 4000
1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000,
5000, 6300
Number of poles 3-pole, 4-pole 4-pole 3-pole, 4-pole
Rated operational V AC ... 690/1000/1150 --
voltage Ue V DC -- ... 1000
Rated ultimate Size I Size II Size II Size III
short-circuit breaking kA 55/66/85 66/80/100 130 100/150 (3-pole), 20 30/25/20
capacity at 500 V AC 130 (4-pole) (at  1000 V DC) (at 300/600/1000 V DC)
Endurance Operating cycles Up to 20000 15000 10000 10000 15000
Mounting position 30° 30° 30° 30° 30° 30° 30° 30°
NSE0_00061a NSE0_00062a NSE0_00061a NSE0_00062a
Degree of protection
With cover IP55 IP55
Without cover IP41 IP41
(with door sealing frame)
Dimensions 3-/4-pole W mm 320/410 460/590 460/590 704/914 410 460/590
W D Fixed H mm 434 434 434 434 434 434
D mm 291 291 291 291 291 291
With- H mm 465.5 465.5 465.5 465.5 -- 465.5
H
drawable D mm 471 471 471 471 -- 471

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NSE0_01108a
NSE0_01107a
NSE0_01106a
NSE0_01111a
Rating Plug
Electronic Trip Units for 3WL circuit breakers

Type ETU15B1) ETU25B ETU27B ETU45B ETU76B
Overload protection ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Short-time delayed short-circuit protection -- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Instantaneous short-circuit protection ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Neutral conductor protection -- -- ✓ ✓ ✓
Ground-fault protection -- -- ✓ ❑ ❑
Zone Selective Interlocking -- -- -- ❑ ❑
LCD, 4-line -- -- -- ❑ --
LCD, graphic -- -- -- -- ✓
Communication -- -- -- ❑ ❑
Metering function Plus -- -- -- ❑ ❑
Selectable parameter sets -- -- -- -- ✓
Parameters freely programmable -- -- -- -- ✓
CubicleBUS -- -- -- ✓ ✓
✓ Standard 3WL air circuit breakers/non-automatic air circuit breakers
-- Not available according to UL 489 up to 5000 A, see Catalog LV 16.
❑ Optional
1)
ETU15B cannot be used with 3WL circuit breakers, size III.
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Breaking capacity
Size I II III
Type 3WL11 3WL12 3WL13
Breaking capacity N S H N S H C H C C
N S H N S H C H C C
3-pole 4-pole
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity
Rated operational voltage Ue
up to 415 V AC
Icu kA 55 66 85 66 80 100 130 100 150 130
Ics kA 55 66 85 66 80 100 130 100 150 130
Icm kA 121 145 187 145 176 220 286 220 330 286
up to 500 V AC
Icu kA 55 66 85 66 80 100 130 100 150 130
Ics kA 55 66 85 66 80 100 130 100 150 130
Icm kA 121 145 187 145 176 220 286 220 330 286
up to 690 V AC
Icu kA 42 50 66 50 75 85 100 85 150 130
Ics kA 42 50 66 50 75 85 100 85 150 130
Icm kA 88 105 145 105 165 187 220 187 330 286
up to 1000 V/1150 V AC
Icu kA -- -- 509) -- -- 50 -- 50 704) 704)
Ics kA -- -- 509) -- -- 50 -- 50 704) 704)
Icm kA -- -- 1059) -- -- 105 -- 105 1544) 1544)
Rated short-time withstand current
Icw of the circuit breakers3)
0.5 s kA 55 66 75 66 80 100 100 100 100 100
1s kA 42 50 66 55 66 85 100 100 100 100
2s kA 29.5 35 46 39 46 651)/702) 70 80 80 80
3s kA 24 29 44 32 44 501)/652) 65 65 65 65
Rated conditional short-circuit
current Icc of the non-automatic air
circuit breakers
Up to 500 V AC kA 55 66 75 66 80 100 130 100 100 100
Up to 690 V AC kA 42 50 66 50 75 85 100 85 100 100
Up to 1000 V/1150 V AC kA -- -- 509) -- -- 504) -- 5010) 704) 704)
Size I II
DC DC
Type 3WL11 3WL12

Breaking capacity DC DC
Up to 220 V DC Icc kA 20 35
Rated short-time withstand current
Icw
0.5 s kA -- --
1s kA 20 355)/306)/257)/208)
2s kA -- --
3s kA -- --
N Circuit breakers with ECO breaking capacity N Abbreviations* English long text Explanation
(functions)
S Circuit breakers with standard breaking capacity S
L Long Time Delay Overload protection
H Circuit breakers with high breaking capacity H
S Short Time Delay Short-circuit protection
Circuit breakers with very high breaking capacity C (short-time delayed)
C
Non-automatic air circuit breakers with DC breaking capacity I Instantaneous Short-circuit protection
DC (instantaneous)
These breaking capacities are indicated in the corresponding tables N Neutral Protection Neutral conductor protection
by the symbols shown on orange backgrounds. G Ground Fault Ground-fault protection
* Designations according to IEC 60947-2, Annex K.
1)
Size II with In max 2500 A.
2)
Size II with In max = 3200 A and In max = 4000 A.
3) 6) At Ue = 300 V DC
At a rated voltage of 690 V, the Icw value of the circuit breaker cannot be
greater than the Icu or Ics value at 690 V. 7) At Ue = 600 V DC
4) 8)
Rated operational voltage Ue = 1150 V. At Ue = 1000 V DC
5) 9)
At Ue = 220 V DC Values also apply to 690 V + 20% version with Z option "A16".
10) Rated operational voltage Ue = 1000 V.
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Introduction
3WL1 air circuit breakers:
3WL1 air circuit breakers offer highly flexible application and
consistent communication capability. With the 3WL1 circuit
breakers, just three sizes cover a performance range of 630 A to
6300 A. All models are characterized by the same design, the
same operation and the same comprehensive accessories.
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2
3 8
5
4
9
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25
21
10
19
22 11
23
12
24 18 13
17
14
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20
16
15
$ Guide frame 4 Operating cycles counter

% Main circuit connection front, flange, horizontal, vertical 5 Breaker Status Sensor (BSS)
& Position signaling switch 6 Protective device with device holder, Electronic Trip Unit (ETU)
( Grounding connection, leading 7 Remote reset solenoid
) Shutters 8 Breaker Data Adapter (BDA Plus)
* COM15 PROFIBUS module or COM16 MODBUS module 9 Four-line display
+ External CubicleBUS modules : Ground-fault protection module
, Closing coil, auxiliary release ; Rating plug
- Auxiliary conductor plug-in system < Metering function module
. Auxiliary switch block = Air circuit breaker
/ Door sealing frame
0 Interlocking set for mechanical ON/OFF
1 Transparent panel, function insert
2 EMERGENCY STOP pushbutton, key operated
3 Motorized operating mechanism
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Communication-capable circuit breakers (with ETU45B or ETU76B Electronic Trip Unit)
20
Ethernet
18
19
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
13 14 15 16 17 7
4 5 6 21
9 CubicleBUS
3VA-line 3VA-line
10 8
2
1 1 1 11
12
NSE0_01105
3
1 3VA molded case circuit breakers 12 Metering function Plus

2 3VL molded case circuit breaker 13 Zone Selective Interlocking module
3 Electronic Trip Unit ETU / LCD ETU 14 Digital output module with relay contacts
4 COM800 breaker data server 15 Digital output module with relay contacts, configurable
5 COM100 breaker data server 16 Analog output module
6 COM20 Release 2 PROFIBUS module including Zone Selective Interlocking 17 Digital input module
7 BDA Plus with Ethernet interface 18 Powerconfig commissioning and service software V2.3 and higher
8 3WL air circuit breaker 19 PLC, e.g. SIMATIC S7
9 COM15 PROFIBUS module 20 E.g. SIMATIC powerrate
10 Breaker Status Sensor (BSS) 21 7KM PAC measuring devices
11 Electronic Trip Unit (ETU)
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Ethernet MODBUS TCP
6 7 8 10
RS 485 with MODBUS RTU
3VA-line 3VA-line
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5
3
1 1 1 2 4
I201_19162
1 3VA molded case circuit breakers 7 COM100 breaker data server
2 3WL air circuit breaker 8 7KM PAC4200 measuring device
3 COM16 MODBUS module 9 7KM PAC3100 measuring device
4 3VL molded case circuit breaker 10 7KM PAC3200 measuring device
5 COM21 MODBUS module 11 Powerconfig commissioning and service software V2.3 and higher
6 COM800 breaker data server
Characteristics
• Coordinated communication concept using the PROFIBUS Communication:
DP or MODBUS, ranging from 16 A to 6300 A with 3VL molded • For air circuit breakers with optional communication function
case circuit breakers and 3WL air circuit breakers (ETU45B or ETU76B Electronic Trip Units), see Catalog LV 10.
• The high level of modularity of circuit breakers and accesso- • For accessories, see Catalog LV 10.
ries allows easy retrofitting of all communication components
• For more information, see also Catalog LV 10, chapters
• Significant additional benefits for the switchboard due to the "Measuring Devices and Power Monitoring" and "Software".
possibility of linking up external input and output modules to
the circuit breaker-internal CubicleBUS of the 3WL air circuit
breaker
• Innovative software products for parameterization, operation,
monitoring, and diagnostics of circuit breakers, both locally or
via PROFIBUS DP, MODBUS or Ethernet/Intranet/Internet
• Complete integration of the circuit breakers into the Totally
Integrated Power and Totally Integrated Automation solutions
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3WL1 Air Circuit Breakers/Non-Automatic Air Circuit Breakers up to 6300 A (AC), IEC
Introduction
■ Benefits • Measured values are the basis for efficient load management,
for drawing up power demand profiles and for allocating
Low space requirements energy to cost centers
• Preventive maintenance reduces the risk of expensive plant
The 3WL air circuit breakers require very little space. Size I downtimes
devices (up to 2000 A) fit into a 400 mm wide switchboard panel.
• Metering function with a very wide range of measured values,
Size III devices (up to 6300 A) are the smallest of their kind and
such as current, voltage, energy, power, etc.
with their construction width of 704 mm fit into an 800 mm wide
switchboard panel. • Can be used in 690 V networks
Modular design ■ Application

Components such as auxiliary releases, motorized operating • As incoming-feeder, distribution, tie, and outgoing-feeder
mechanisms, Electronic Trip Units, current sensors, auxiliary circuit breakers in electrical installations.
circuit signaling switches, automatic reset devices, interlocks • For switching and protecting motors, capacitors, generators,
and engagement operating mechanisms can all be exchanged transformers, busbars and cables.
or retrofitted at a later stage, thus allowing the circuit breaker to
be adapted to new, changing requirements. When connected to an electronic I&C system, the air circuit
breakers offer a wide range of options for monitoring network
The main contact elements can all be replaced in order to events.
increase the endurance of the circuit breaker.
Air circuit breakers belong to the SENTRON product family of
Retrofittable modules for Electronic Trip Units protection, switching, measuring and monitoring devices and
Modularity is one of the main features of the new 3WL air circuit can be used in applications between 16 A and 6300 A.
breakers. The AC devices are available as circuit breakers and
Special LCDs, ground-fault modules, rating plugs and commu- non-automatic air circuit breakers. DC devices are only available
nication modules for the Electronic Trip Units are available for as non-automatic air circuit breakers.
fast and easy retrofitting and adaptation to changing require-
ments. Standards
Communication/metering functions 3WL air circuit breakers comply with:

• IEC 60947-2
The use of modern communication-capable circuit breakers
opens up completely new possibilities in terms of start-up, • IEC 60947-2 Annex F / CISPR 11/22 Class B
parameterization, diagnostics, maintenance and operation. This • Climate-proof according to IEC 60068-2-30.
allows many different ways of reducing costs and improving Versions with UL 489 also available, see Catalog LV 16.
productivity in industrial plants, buildings and infrastructure
projects to be achieved:
• Fast and reliable parameterization
• Timely information and response can prevent plant stoppages
• Effective diagnostics management
Conductor cross-sections for AC
Size I II
Type Up to 3WL11 12 3WL11 16 3WL11 20 3WL12 08 3WL12 10 3WL12 12 3WL12 16 3WL12 20
3WL11 10
Permissible load • Up to 55 C A 1000 1250 1600 2000 800 1000 1250 1600 2000
for withdrawable (Cu bare) A 1000 1250 1600 1930 800 1000 1250 1600 2000
versions • Up to 60 C A 1000 1210 14902) 1780 800 1000 1250 1600 2000
at rear horizontal (Cu bare)1)
main circuit • Up to 70 C
connections (Cu painted black)1)
Main conductor • Copper bars, Unit(s) 1 × 2× 2× 3× 1× 1× 2× 2× 3×
minimum bare mm2 60 × 10 40 × 10 50 × 10 50 × 10 50 × 10 60 × 10 40 × 10 50 × 10 50 × 10
cross-sections Unit(s) 1 × 2× 2× 3× 1× 1× 2× 2× 3×
• Copper bars,
painted black mm2 60 × 10 40 × 10 50 × 10 50 × 10 50 × 10 60 × 10 40 × 10 50 × 10 50 × 10
Size II III
Type 3WL12 25 3WL12 32 3WL12 403) 3WL13 40 3WL13 50 3WL13 633)
Permissible load • Up to 55 C A 2500 3200 39504) 4000 5000 5920
for withdrawable (Cu bare) A 2500 3020 3810 4000 5000 5810
versions • Up to 60 C A 2280 2870 3600 4000 5000 5500
at rear horizontal (Cu bare)1)
main circuit • Up to 70 C
Main conductor • Copper bars, Unit(s) 2 × 3× 4× 4x 6x 6x
minimum bare mm2 100 × 10 100 × 10 120 × 10 100 x 10 100 x 10 120 x 10
cross-sections • Copper bars, Unit(s) 2 × 3× 4× 4× 6× 6×
painted black mm2 100 × 10 100 × 10 100 × 105) 100 × 10 100 × 10 120 × 10
1) ETU76B with graphics display can be used up to max. 55 C. 5) Minimum main conductor cross-sections for 4-pole withdrawable circuit
2) At breaking capacity H: 1600 A up to 70 C breakers: 4 × 120 mm × 10 mm
3) With rear vertical connections
4) Size II, 3-pole, in fixed-mounted version
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General data
■ Design
Circuit breaker Breaking capacity Dimensions
rated current n max (A) With-
cu at 500 V AC (kA) or Fixed-mounted, drawable
cc at 300 V DC (kA) 3-/4-pole 3-/4-pole
704 / 914 704 / 914 Width

6300
Size III
5000 434 / 434 460 / 460 Height

H C
100 150 (3p)
4000 130 (4p) 291 / 291 385 / 385 Depth
4000
3200 460 / 590 460 / 590 Width
2500
Size II
2000
434 / 434 460 / 460 Height
1600 DC N S H
1250 30 66 80 100
1000 291 / 291 385 / 385 Depth
800
2000 320 / 410 320 / 410 Width

1600
Size I
1250
H 434 / 434 460 / 460 Height
DC N S
1000
800
20 55 66 85
630
291 / 291 385 / 385 Depth
The dimension for the depth of the circuit breaker is from the circuit breaker rear to the inner surface of the closed switchgear door. NSE0_00887q
Overview of 3WL circuit breakers/non-automatic air circuit breakers Coordinated dimensions

Versions The dimensions of 3WL circuit breakers only differ in terms of the
width of the device which depends on the number of poles and
• Rated currents: 630 A to 6300 A the size.
• 3 sizes for different rated current ranges (see diagram above) Due to the nature of the design, the dimensions of devices with
• 3 and 4-pole versions a withdrawable version are determined by the dimensions of the
• Rated operational voltage up to 690 V AC and 1000 V DC. guide frames, which are slightly larger.
Special versions up to 1000 V AC and 1150 V AC available Non-automatic air circuit breakers
• 4 different breaking capacities from 55 kA to 150 kA for AC
applications and one breaking capacity for DC applications One special version of circuit breaker is utilized as a non-auto-
matic air circuit breaker. The non-automatic air circuit breakers
The 3WL circuit breakers are supplied complete with operating are designed without an electronic trip system and do not
mechanism (manual operating mechanism with mechanical perform any protection functions for the plant.
closing), Electronic Trip Unit and auxiliary switches One potential application is the use as a tie-breaker in systems
(2 NO contacts + 2 NC contacts in the standard version), and with parallel infeeds.
can be equipped with auxiliary releases. The versions and features can be selected according to those of
Installation methods the circuit breakers.
Fixed-mounted or withdrawable versions Operating mechanisms
Ambient temperatures The circuit breakers are available with various optional operating
mechanisms:
3WL circuit breakers are suitable for use in any climate in
accordance with IEC 60068-2-30. They are intended for use in • Manual operating mechanism with mechanical closing
enclosed rooms in which no severe operating conditions (such (standard design)
as dust, caustic vapors, hazardous gases) prevail. • Manual operating mechanism with mechanical and electrical
When installed in dusty and damp areas, suitable enclosures closing
must be provided. • Motorized operating mechanism with mechanical and
electrical closing
The operating mechanisms with electrical closing are suitable
for synchronization tasks.
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Safety and reliability
Fixed-mounted circuit breakers
To protect the circuit breakers and system against unauthorized
switching and to protect the maintenance and operator person-
nel, the system contains many locking devices. Others can be
retrofitted.
NSE0_00968b
NSE0_00969b
NSE0_00967b
NSE0_00979a
Other safety features include:
• Infeed from above or below, as required
Horizontal Front connection with Vertical
• Locking of the guide frame with the circuit breaker removed,
connection single hole or double hole connection as standard
• Locking of the withdrawable circuit breaker against
Withdrawable circuit breaker, withdrawable guide frame movement, as standard
• High degree of protection with cover IP55
• Mechanical reclosing lockout after overload or short-circuit
tripping as standard
NSE0_00971b
NSE0_00970b
NSE0_00973b
• The circuit breaker is always equipped with the required
NSE0_00972b
NSE0_00967b
number of auxiliary supply connectors

Standard version
Horizontal Front connection with Vertical Flange 3WL circuit breakers are equipped with the following features as
connection single hole or double hole connection connection standard:
Main circuit connections – connection types
• Mechanical ON and OFF button
• Manual operating mechanism with mechanical closing
Main circuit connections • Switching position indication
All circuit breakers are equipped with horizontal main circuit • Ready-to-close indicator
connections on the rear for up to 5000 A as standard (horizontal • Store status indicator
connection to busbars). Exception: Circuit breakers of size II
• Auxiliary switch 2 NO + 2 NC
with max. rated current 4000 A.
Circuit breakers with a max. rated current of 6300 A and circuit • Rear horizontal main circuit connections for fixed-mounted
breakers of size II with a max. rated current of 4000 A are and withdrawable versions up to 5000 A,
equipped with vertical main circuit connections and rear vertical main circuit connections for 6300 A
(for upright busbars). applications and size II with 4000 A
• For 4-pole circuit breakers, the fourth pole (N) is installed on
The following options are available, with all combinations the left and is 100% loadable with the rated current
of top and bottom connections possible:
• Accessible from the front, single hole (for vertically installed • Contact erosion indicator for the main contacts
busbars) • Auxiliary circuit plug-in system with SIGUT screw terminals
• Accessible from the front, double hole (holes according to Delivery inclusive of all auxiliary supply connectors as per
DIN 43673) (for vertically installed busbars) internal equipment including coding device for the prevention
• At the rear, vertical (for vertically installed busbars) of incorrect installation of auxiliary supply connectors for
• Connecting flange (for direct connection to guide frames up to fixed-mounted circuit breakers
4000 A) • Mechanical "tripped" indicator for electronic trip system
• Mechanical reclosing lockout after tripping operation
Connection using Screwless
NSE0_00976b
• Operator panel cannot be taken off with the circuit breaker in

NSE0_00975b
screw connection connection method

method (SIGUT) (tension spring)
the ON position
(standard) (optional) Additional features of the withdrawable version:
• Main contacts:
Connection options for auxiliary circuit connections Laminated receptacles in the guide frame,
blade contacts on the withdrawable circuit breaker
Auxiliary circuit connections
• Position indicator in the operator panel of the withdrawable
The type of connection for the auxiliary switches depends on the circuit breaker
type of installation: • Captive manual crank handle for moving the withdrawable
• Withdrawable version: The internal auxiliary switches are circuit breaker
connected to the male connector on the switch side. When • Guide frame with guide rails for easy moving of the
fully inserted, the connector makes a connection with the withdrawable circuit breaker
sliding contact module (see the graphic "Guide frame" under • The withdrawable circuit breaker can be locked to prevent it
"Design") in the guide frame. Various adapters can then be being pushed out of position
used to complete the wiring (see the graphic "Connection
options for auxiliary circuit connections"). • The withdrawable circuit breaker cannot be moved when it is
in the ON position
• Fixed-mounted version: In this case the auxiliary supply
connectors are engaged directly onto the circuit breaker. The • Coding of the rated current between the guide frame and the
connectors are equipped with coding pins that prevent them withdrawable circuit breaker
being mistakenly interchanged Standards
Operator panel 3WL circuit breakers comply with:
• IEC 60947-2
The operator panel is designed to protrude from a cutout in the • Climate-proof according to IEC 60068-2-30.
door providing access to all control elements and displays with Versions acc. to UL 489 also available, see Catalog LV 16.
the control cabinet door closed. For further standards, see
The operator panels for all circuit breakers (fixed-mounted/ www.siemens.com/lowvoltage/product-support or
withdrawable versions, 3-/4-pole) are identical. The operator www.siemens.com/lowvoltage/configurators.
panel ensures degree of protection IP41.
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Withdrawable short-circuit, grounding, and bridging units Undervoltage releases
Portable positively-driven grounding and short-circuit devices The undervoltage release causes the circuit breaker to be
are used for the disconnected system sections to verify isolation opened if the operational voltage falls below a certain value or is
from the supply at the workplace. not applied. The circuit breaker cannot be closed manually or by
means of an electrical ON command if the undervoltage release
Withdrawable grounding units allow simple and comfortable is not connected to the operational voltage. The undervoltage
grounding. They are simply inserted into the guide frames in release has no delay as standard. A delay can be set by the
place of the corresponding withdrawable circuit breakers. This customer in the range between td < 80 ms and td < 200 ms.
ensures that these devices are always first connected with the
grounding electrode and then with the components to be In addition, an undervoltage release with a delay in the range
grounded. from 0.2 to 3.2 s is available.
The grounding contacts are fitted to the side of the breaker Closing coil
enclosure and establish the connection when inserted into the
guide frame. The closing coil is used to close the circuit breaker electrically
by means of a local electrical "ON" command or by remote
means.
Short-time current of the kA 15 (500 ms)
grounding contact Motorized operating mechanism
Rated operational voltage V 1000 (690 for size I) The operating mechanism is used to charge the spring energy
Standards DIN VDE 0683 store automatically.
The operating mechanism is activated if the spring energy store
All withdrawable contacts are short-circuited and grounded on has been discharged and the control voltage is available.
delivery.
It is switched off automatically after charging. This does not
Electrically skilled persons can easily convert them to affect manual operation of the spring energy store.
withdrawable bridging units by following the enclosed
instructions. Indicators, signals and control elements
In addition, the withdrawable unit can be adapted to various Motor cutout switch
rated currents of one size. Selector switch for switching off the motorized operating
Withdrawable short-circuit and grounding unit mechanism (automatic charging).
The withdrawable short-circuit and grounding unit consists of a Operating cycles counter
breaker enclosure with blade contacts which are connected with The motorized operating mechanism can be supplied with a
the short-circuiting link. 5-digit operating cycles counter. The display is incremented
Depending on the version, the short-circuiting links are arranged by "1" as soon as the spring energy store is fully charged.
at the top or bottom. The grounding and short-circuit Resetting of the manual tripped signal
connections are established when the device is inserted.
When the circuit breaker has tripped, this is indicated by the
It must be ensured that the side to be short-circuited and protruding red mechanical tripped indicator on the ETU. When
grounded is not live. For this reason it is recommended that the the mechanical tripped indicator is activated, the tripping
withdrawable unit is only cranked in when the door is closed. solenoid and tripped signal are reset. If this manual display is to
be reset remotely, the reset button can be equipped with a reset
Withdrawable bridging unit solenoid.
The withdrawable bridging unit consists of a breaker enclosure This option allows the circuit breaker to be reset both manually
in which all disconnection components and the operating and electrically.
mechanism have been replaced with simple connections
between the upper and lower contacts. Automatic resetting of reclosing lockout
Auxiliary releases When the ETU is tripped, reclosing of the circuit breaker is
prevented until the trip unit is either electrically or manually reset.
Up to two auxiliary releases can be installed at the same time. If the "Automatic resetting of reclosing lockout" option is used,
The following are available for selection: the pre-tensioned circuit breaker is ready to close immediately
1 shunt release after tripping. Resetting the manual "tripped" indicator is not
or 1 undervoltage release included in this option.
or 2 shunt releases Tripped signaling switch
or 1 shunt release
+ 1 undervoltage release If the circuit breaker has tripped due to an overload, short-
circuit, ground fault or extended protection function, the tripped
Signaling switches for auxiliary releases signaling switch can indicate this. This signaling switch is
One signaling contact is used for each auxiliary release to available as an option. If the circuit breaker is used for
determine the positions of the auxiliary releases. communication, this option is supplied as standard.
Shunt releases Ready-to-close signaling switch
When the operational voltage is connected to the shunt release, The 3WL circuit breakers are equipped with an optical ready-to-
the circuit breaker is opened immediately. The shunt release is close indicator as standard. In addition, the ready-to-close
available in the versions 5% OP for overexcitation and 100% OP status can be transmitted by means of a signaling switch as an
for permanent excitation. This means that it is also possible to option. If the switch is used for communication, this signaling
block the circuit breaker against being jogged into closing. switch is supplied as standard.
An energy storage device for shunt releases allows the circuit

breaker to be opened even if the control voltage is no longer
available.
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Circuit breakers
28 1 1 Arc chute
2 Carrying handle
2 3 Labeling plates
27 4 Motor cutout switch (option) or
"Electrical ON" (option)
26 3 5 Type plate for circuit breaker
4 6 Spring charge indicator
25 7 "Mechanical ON" button
5 8 Rated current indication
9 Positioning pictogram
24 10 Operating cycles counter (option)
6
23 11 Hand-operated lever
12 Crank handle
22 7 13 Withdrawable unit drive shaft
14 Equipment plate
21
15 Grounding connection
8 16 Position indicator
17 Table for ground-fault protection
20 9
18 Safety lock for crank handle (option)
19 Mechanical unlocking of crank handle
10
19 (option)
11 20 Electronic trip unit
18 21 Rating plug
22 "Mechanical OFF" button or
17 12 "EMERGENCY-STOP"
13 mushroom pushbutton (option)
16 23 Ready-to-close indicator
14
24 Contact position indicator
15
NSE0_00965b 25 "Tripped" indicator (reset button)
26 "Secure OFF" locking device (option)
27 Operator panel
28 Male connector for auxiliary connections
Guide frames
1 Arc chute cover (option)

2 Blow-out openings
1
3 Opening for crane hook
4 Shutter (option)
2 Locking device (shutter) (option)
5
6 Type plate for guide frame
18 3
7 Isolating contacts
8 Ground terminal Ø14 mm
9 Locking device for racking rail
10 Locking device against movement when
17 4 cabinet door is open (option)
11 Door interlock for guide frame (option)
5 12 Racking rail
6 13 Factory-set rated current coding
14 Sliding contact for breaker grounding (option)
16
15 Equipment-dependent coding (option)
7 Shutter actuator (option)
15 16
17 Position indicator switch (option)
18 Sliding contact module for auxiliary
14
conductors (number depends on equipment)
8
13
12
9
11
NSE0_00966b
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Locking devices Sealing devices
Locking device in OFF position Sealing cap for "Electrical ON" button
This function prevents closing of the circuit breaker and The "Electrical ON" button is equipped with a sealing cap as
complies with the requirements for main control switches standard.
according to EN 60204 (VDE 0113) – supply disconnecting
device. This lockout only affects this circuit breaker. Sealing cap for "Mechanical ON" and "OFF" button
If the circuit breaker is replaced, closing is no longer prevented The locking set contains covering caps which can be sealed.
unless the new circuit breaker is also protected against Sealing device for Electronic Trip Units
unauthorized closing.
The transparent cover can be sealed. The parameter setting
To activate the locking device, the circuit breaker must be sections are covered to prevent unauthorized access. Openings
opened. The locking device is disabled when the circuit breaker allow access to the query and test button.
is closed. The lock is only activated when the key is removed.
The safety key can be removed only in the "OFF" position. Locking mechanisms
Locking device for "Electrical ON" Locking mechanism against movement for withdrawable circuit
(see graphic "Circuit breakers") breakers when the control cabinet door is open
This prevents unauthorized electrical closing from the operator The crank handle is blocked when the control cabinet door is
panel. Mechanical closing and remote closing remain possible. open and cannot be removed. The withdrawable circuit breaker
The lock is only activated when the key is removed. cannot be moved. The lock only affects the inserted crank
handle.
Locking device for "Mechanical ON"
(see graphic "Circuit breakers") Locking of the control cabinet door
This prevents unauthorized mechanical closing. The mechanical The control cabinet door cannot be opened if
ON button can only be activated if the key is inserted (key • the fixed-mounted circuit breaker is closed (the blocking
operation). Closing with the "Electrical ON" button and remote signal is transmitted via the Bowden cable) or
closing remain possible. The lock is only activated when the key • the withdrawable circuit breaker is in the connected position
is removed.
Blocking mechanism using "Mechanical ON" and "OFF" button
"Safe OFF" circuit breaker-independent locking device against
unauthorized closing The "Mechanical ON" and "OFF" buttons are covered with a cap
which only allows actuation with a tool. These cover caps are
This special breaker-independent function for withdrawable part of the interlocking set.
circuit breakers prevents closing and fulfills the requirements for
main control switches to EN 60204 (VDE 0113) – supply discon- Optional equipment for guide frames
necting device. Unauthorized closing remains impossible even
after the circuit breaker has been replaced. Shutters
To activate the lock, the circuit breaker must be opened. The The sealing strips of the shutter seal the laminated contacts of
locking device is disabled when the circuit breaker is closed. the guide frame when the withdrawable circuit breaker is
The lock is only activated when the key is removed. The safety removed and therefore implement touch protection.
key can be removed only in the "OFF" position. The sealing strips can be manually opened using the strip
Locking device for crank handle levers.
Prevents removal of the crank. The circuit breaker is protected The position of the sealing strips can be locked in various
against movement. The lock is only activated when the key is positions using padlocks for securing against tampering.
removed.
Locking device for "Mechanical OFF"
Prevents unauthorized mechanical opening from the operator
panel. The "Mechanical OFF button" can only be activated if the
key is inserted (key operation). Remote opening remains
possible. The lock is only activated when the key is removed.
Locking device for hand-operated lever
The hand-operated lever can be locked with a padlock. The
spring energy store cannot be charged manually.
Locking device against resetting the "tripped" indicator
A lockable cover prevents manual resetting of the "tripped"
indicator after tripping due to overcurrent. This locking device is
supplied together with the transparent cover option for
Electronic Trip Units.
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Rated current coding unit between circuit breaker and guide Equipment-dependent coding
frame
Withdrawable circuit breakers and guide frames can be
Withdrawable circuit breakers and guide frames are equipped retrofitted with an equipment-dependent coding unit.
with a rated current coding unit as standard.
This allows different designs of circuit breakers and guide
This ensures that only circuit breakers whose blade contacts are frames to be uniquely assigned. If the circuit breaker and guide
suited to the laminated contacts of the guide frame can be frame have been assigned different codes, the circuit breaker
inserted into a guide frame (see diagram below). cannot be inserted.
36 different coding options can be selected.
NSE0_01031b
Position signaling switches for guide frame

The guide frame can be equipped with position signaling
switches. These can be used to determine the position of the
circuit breaker in the guide frame.
1
Two versions are available:
1 Guide frame, interior left-hand side;
interior right-hand side similar • Option 1
2 2 Coding pin on racking rail Connected position 1 CO contact,
in guide frame Test position 1 CO contact,
3 3 Racking rail
Disconnected position 1 CO contact
• Option 2
Connected position 3 CO contacts,
NSE0_01032b
Test position 2 CO contacts,

Disconnected position 1 CO contact
4
4 Withdrawable circuit breaker
right-hand side; left-hand side similar
5 5 Coding pin on guide frame
Rated current coding unit between circuit breaker and guide frame
Positions of the withdrawable circuit breaker in the guide frame

Representation Position indicator Main circuit Auxiliary circuit Cabinet door Shutter
Maintenance position 2 CONNECT
Disconnected Disconnected Open Closed
1
TEST
4
DISCON
NSE0_01033a
NSE0_01037
1 Auxiliary circuit
2 Main circuit
4 Shutter
Disconnected position CONNECT
Disconnected Disconnected Closed Closed
3
TEST
DISCON
NSE0_01034a
NSE0_01038
3 Control cabinet
door
Test position CONNECT
Disconnected Connected Closed Closed
TEST
DISCON
NSE0_01035a
NSE0_01039
Connected position CONNECT

Connected Connected Closed Open
TEST
DISCON
NSE0_01036a
NSE0_01040
Phase barriers Door sealing frame and cover

The plant engineering company can manufacture phase 3WL circuit breakers have degree of protection IP20 as
barriers made of insulating material for the arcing fault barriers. standard. However, if the switchboard is to be equipped with a
The rear panel of the fixed-mounted circuit breakers or guide higher degree of protection, a door sealing frame with IP41 and
frames are equipped with guide grooves. a cover with IP55 are available.
Arc chute cover
The arc chute cover is available as optional equipment for the
guide frame. It protects switchboard components which are
located directly above the circuit breaker.
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■ Function
NSE0_00882b
NSE0_00881b
NSE0_00880b
R
R
s d
s d
J s d
J s d
g
J g
NSE0_00950c N S E 0 _ 0 0 9 5 1 b N S E 0 _ 0 0 9 5 2 b
ETU15B ETU25B ETU27B

Functions of the Electronic Trip Units
Basic protection functions
Overload protection L ✔ ✔ ✔
Short-time delayed short-circuit protection S -- ✔ ✔
Instantaneous short-circuit protection I ✔ ✔ ✔
Neutral conductor protection N -- -- ✔
Ground-fault protection G -- -- ✔
Additional functions
Neutral conductor protection (can be switched on/off) -- -- ✔
N-conductor protection adjustable -- -- --
Short-time delay short-circuit protection (can be switched on/off) -- -- --
Instantaneous short-circuit protection (can be switched on/off) -- -- --
Thermal memory can be switched on/off -- -- --
Load monitoring -- -- --
Short-time delay short-circuit protection switchable to I2t -- -- --
Instantaneous short-circuit protection adjustable ✔ -- --
Overload protection switchable to I4t -- -- --
Overload protection can be switched on/off -- -- --
Selectable parameter sets -- -- --
Parameterization and display

Parameterization through rotary coding switches (10 steps) ✔ ✔ ✔
Parameterization through communication (absolute values) -- -- --
Parameterization through user interface of ETU (absolute values) -- -- --
Parameterization of the extended protection functions -- -- --
LCD alphanumerical -- -- --
LCD graphical -- -- --
Metering function
Metering function Plus -- -- --
Communication
CubicleBUS -- -- --
Communication through PROFIBUS DP -- -- --
Communication through MODBUS -- -- --
Communication via Ethernet -- -- --
✔ Standard -- Not available ❑ Optional
Note
Detailed information about the functions of the Electronic Trip Units is given in the following.
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ETU76B
Rating Plug
=
12
NSE0_00883b
NSE0_00886c
IR IR
tR tR
Isd Isd
t sd t sd
Ig Ig
Ii Ii
tg tg
NSE0 00953a NSE0 00953a
ETU45B ETU76B
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
❑ ❑
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
-- ✔
-- ✔
✔ --
-- ✔
-- ✔
❑ ❑
❑ --
-- ✔
❑ ❑
✔ ✔
❑ ❑
❑ ❑
❑ ❑
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Electronic Trip Units (ETU) Tripped indicator/
The Electronic Trip Unit is controlled by a microprocessor and Reset button
operates independently of an auxiliary voltage. It enables
systems to be adapted to the different protection requirements
of distribution systems, motors, transformers and generators. LCD alphanumeric
with 15° inclination
Communication capability and rotatable
through 180°
The international standardized PROFIBUS DP or MODBUS can
be used to transmit data such as current values, switching Slide switch for
states, causes of tripping etc. to central computers. selectable overload
Data acquisition and energy management are possible in characteristic
conjunction with the Plus metering function. Rating plug
An internal circuit breaker data bus allows switchboard panel

communication between the circuit breaker and typical
secondary devices in the circuit breaker section: Ground-fault
• Control of analog displays protection
module
• Facility to test the communication build-up with circuit (retrofittable)
breakers
• Display of tripping state and tripping reasons
• Input module for reading in further switchboard panel signals
and for transmission of these signals to the PROFIBUS DP or
MODBUS
• Various output modules for displaying measured values Example of configuration for ETU45B
This means that it is not only possible to monitor the device

remotely, but also to transmit current values from the entire
system and perform switching operations remotely.
I2t and I4t characteristic curves for overload protection
The best protection for the whole switchboard is achieved by
setting the tripping characteristic curve to an optimum value.
In order to achieve optimal discrimination for upstream fuses or
medium-voltage protection systems, the inclination of the
characteristic curve can be selected for the overload range.
The overload protection L (long time protection) for the ETU45B
and ETU76B Electronic Trip Units allows the curve to be
switched between the I2t and I4t characteristics.
The I4t characteristic improves discrimination for downstream
circuit breakers and fuses.
Electronic Trip Units ETU
High emphasis has also been placed on modularity during the
development of the Electronic Trip Units. These are some of the
modules which can be easily retrofitted at any time:
• Ground-fault protection module
• Communication Metering function Plus
• Metering function
• Display Selectable parameters
• Rating plug In the case of quick changes of power supply conditions,
This allows quick adaptation to new local power supply e.g. for switchover from transformer to generator operation or if
conditions. In addition, innovative functions have been included a section of the supply is disconnected when the shift changes,
in the ETUs. 3WL circuit breakers allow the relevant protection parameters to
be quickly adapted to the new conditions.
Rating plug The ETU76B contains two independent tripping characteristics
The rating plug is an exchangeable module which allows the (parameter sets). The switchover is completed within 200 ms
user to reduce the rated device current so as to adapt it and is performed with the help of an external signal.
optimally to the plant; e.g. if a new plant section is put into
operation. The rating plug must be selected to correspond to the
rated current of the plant.
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ETU15B Electronic Trip Unit
Application:
Option: safety lock
prevents pressing of Simple building and system protection without
Mechanical RESET reset button after time-selective coordination up to 4000 A.
overcurrent release
for reclosing lockout Not to be used for size III.
and mechanical
tripped indicator Properties:
• Adjustable overload protection with I2t characteristic with
non-adjustable delay time tR = 10 seconds at 6 × IR
Indicator: overcurrent
• Instantaneous short-circuit protection adjustable
release activated in the range 2 ... 8 × In
Indicator: overload alarm Indicator: fault in • Overload display
overcurrent release
• Protection function is set by means of the rotary coding
Rotary switch for setting switch
value, overload release
For technical details, see the table "Function overview of the
electronic trip system" under "Technical specifications".
Rotary switch for setting
value, instantaneous Sealing ring
short-circuit release
NSE0_00954b
Test socket

Application:
Option: safety lock
prevents pressing of Classical building, motor and system protection with
Mechanical RESET reset button after time-selective coordination for up to 6300 A
for reclosing lockout overcurrent release
and mechanical Properties:
tripped indicator
• Adjustable overload protection with I2t-characteristic
delay time tR = 10 seconds at 6 × IR
• Short-time delayable short-circuit protection adjustable
Indicator: overcurrent ETU25B in the range 1.25 ... 12 × In and
release activated
Indicator: overload alarm • Instantaneous short-circuit protection non-adjustable
Rating Plug Indicator: fault in at 20 × In, max. 50 kA
overcurrent release
Rated current module
• Can be adapted at any time to the required plant currents
Rotary switch for setting Indicator: cause of release through exchangable rating plug, thus ensuring overload
value, overload release protection in the range from 100 A to 6300 A
Rotary switch for setting Rotary switch for delay,
value, instantaneous short-circuit release • Overload display
short-circuit release • Indicates the cause of tripping by means of an LED
Short-circuit protection
fixed setting
Sealing ring • Test facility for the trip unit
NSE0_00955b
• Protection function is set by means of the rotary coding

switch
Query pushbutton
Test pushbutton Clear pushbutton For technical details, see the table "Function overview of the
Test socket
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Application:
Option: safety lock
prevents pressing of Classical building, motor and system protection with
reset button after
Mechanical RESET
overcurrent release time-selective coordination for up to 6300 A
for reclosing lockout
and mechanical Properties:
tripped indicator
NSE0_00956c
The same as ETU25B but also
• Connectable neutral conductor protection
Indicator: overcurrent
ETU27B N-conductor protection • Permanently integrated ground-fault protection.
release activated
on/off Calculation of the ground-fault current through vectorial
Indicator: overload alarm OFF ON
Rating Plug Indicator: fault in summation current formation

Rated current module overcurrent release
Rotary switch for setting N
Indicator: electronic trip system" under "Technical specifications".
value, overload release cause of release
Rotary switch for setting Rotary switch for delay,
value, instantaneous short-circuit release
Short-circuit protection Sealing ring
fixed setting OFF
Rotary switch for delay,
ground-fault protection
value, ground-fault protection
Query pushbutton
Test pushbutton Clear pushbutton
Test socket
Mechanical RESET Option: safety lock Application:

for reclosing lockout prevents pressing of
and mechanical reset button after Low-cost highly versatile device for intelligent buildings and
tripped indicator overcurrent release all types of industrial applications – "CubicleBUS integrated"
Scroll down
Option: alphanumeric display Properties:
Indicators:
Overcurrent release Scroll up
activated Indicator: fault in The same as ETU25B but also
Overload alarm overcurrent release
• Adjustable time-lag class for overload protection
COMMUNICATION Thermal memory on/off
EXPANDED ETU45B N-conductor protection on/off • Selectable characteristic for overload and short-time
OFF ON
Setting value delayed short-circuit range (current discrimination) for more
Rated current module N-conductor overload accurate discrimination adaptation to upstream fuses and
Rating Plug
Rotary switch for setting =
Transfer of overload protective devices
value, overload release characteristic 2 t / 4t
1
1
1
Rotary switch for delay,
• Thermal memory as restart protection for tripped motor
value, instantaneous
1
1
overload release outgoing units
Rotary switch for delay, • Connectable and adjustable neutral conductor protection
12
Rotary switch for setting short-circuit release

value, short-circuit Indicator: cause of release • Modular ground-fault protection module with alarm and
protection
Sealing ring tripping functions which can be adjusted separately
Selector for
Option: ground-fault module
ground-fault protection SI
• Communication interface, Plus metering function, optional
Indicator: ground-fault alarm
Rotary switch for setting g
connection of external modules or for retrofitting
value, ground-fault
protection Indicator: ground-fault tripped • Storage of events and causes of tripping for specific fault
Rotary switch for setting Rotary switch for delay, analysis
value, ground-fault alarm ground-fault protection tg / 2 t g
Clear pushbutton
• Extended protection functions possible with metering
Test pushbutton
Query pushbutton Test socket function
NSE0_00957c
• Optional high-contrast display with viewing angle
adjustment option
• The protection functions can be set by means of a rotary
coding switch or slide switch
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Application:
Mechanical RESET Option: safety lock
for reclosing lockout prevents pressing of The multi-talent with graphical display for system analysis –
and mechanical reset button after
ETU76B overcurrent release
"CubicleBUS integrated"
tripped indicator
Properties:
The same as ETU45B but also including
Indicators: • Two protection parameter sets which can be stored
Overcurrent release separately in the trip unit (switchover is performed by means
activated Graphical display
Overload alarm
of external signal)
COMMUNICATION • With overload protection which can be deactivated for use in
EXPANDED modern drive engineering applications
Indicator: fault in
overcurrent release
• Adjustable delay of delayed short-circuit protection
Indicator: cause of release Rating Plug
up to 4000 ms
Control keys for setting
the release parameters • Neutral conductor protection adjustable up to IN = 200% In
Rated current module
• Setting of protection functions by means of Breaker Data
Option: ground-fault module Indicators: Adapter (BDA Plus) or via communications interface
Ground-fault alarm
Ground-fault tripped • Graphical display of all parameters and events/curve trends
Fields for noting
setting values
• Graphics display with high contrast, backlit display, and
Fields for noting
setting values sleep mode
Test pushbutton Clear pushbutton For technical details, see the table "Function overview of the
Query pushbutton Test socket electronic trip system" under "Technical specifications".
NSE0_00960b
Ground-fault protection Ground-fault releases "G" sense fault currents that flow to ground
and that can cause a fire in the plant. Multiple circuit breakers
Selector for Indicators: Ground-fault connected in series can have their delay times adjusted so as to
ground-fault alarm provide graduated discrimination.
detection
Ground-fault
tripped When setting the parameters for the Electronic Trip Unit it is
Rotary switch possible to choose between "alarm" and "trip" in the event that
for setting
value, the set current value is exceeded. The reason for tripping is
ground-fault indicated by means of an LED when the query button is
protection activated.
Rotary switch
for setting
Rotary switch NSE0_00962 value, ground- The ETU45B and ETU76B Electronic Trip Unit versions can be
for setting value fault protection retrofitted with a ground-fault protection module. This ground-
ground-fault alarm delay tg/ 2 tg fault protection function is integrated in ETU27B Electronic Trip
GFM AT 45B ground-fault module
Units.
Field for Indicators: Ground-fault

noting alarm
transfer Ground-fault
ground-fault tripped
detection
Fields for Fields for

noting setting NSE0_00964a noting setting
values values
GFM AT 55B-76B ground-fault module
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Measurement method Setting
Vectorial summation current formation (measurement method 1) How the module is set depends on the measurement
method used (see above):
The three phase currents and the N-conductor current are
measured directly. Measurement method 1: in position .
The Electronic Trip Unit determines the ground-fault current by Measurement method 2: in position .
means of vectorial summation current formation for the three
phase currents and the N-conductor current. This setting can be implemented for the Electronic Trip Unit
version ETU76B with Menu/Comm.
Direct measurement of the ground-fault current
(measurement method 2) Ground-fault protection with I 2t characteristic curve
A standard current transformer with the following data With the exception of the ETU27B Electronic Trip Unit, all
is used for measurement of the ground-fault current: versions of the ground-fault modules are supplied with
1200 A/1 A, Class 1 (the internal load of the 3WL circuit breaker an I2t characteristic curve which can be activated.
is 0.11 ). The current transformer can be installed directly in the Selection criteria for 3WL circuit breakers
grounded neutral point of a transformer.
Basic criteria for selecting circuit breakers are:
• Max. short-circuit current at place of installation of circuit
breaker Ik max .
L1 This value determines the short-circuit breaking capacity or
L2 short-circuit current carrying capacity of the circuit breaker.
L3
N • It is compared with the value Icu, Ics, Icw of the circuit breaker
T5 PE and essentially determines the size of the circuit breaker.
NSE0_00946a
See Figure "Overview of 3WL circuit breakers/non-automatic
air circuit breakers".
• Rated current In that is to flow through the branch circuit. This
3-pole circuit breakers, current transformers in the N-conductor value must not be higher than the maximum rated current for
the circuit breaker.
L1 The rated current for the 3WL circuit breaker is set with the
L2 rating plug. See Figure "Overview of 3WL circuit breakers/
L3 non-automatic air circuit breakers" under "Design".
N • Ambient temperature for the circuit breaker.
This is usually the control cabinet's internal temperature.
T6
PE • Design of the circuit breaker
T6: 1200 A/1 A NSE0_00947
• Minimum short-circuit current which flows through the
switching device. The trip unit must still detect this value as a
3-pole circuit breakers, current transformers in the grounded neutral short-circuit and must respond by tripping.
point of the transformer
Protection functions of the circuit breaker.
These are defined by selection of the corresponding Electronic
L1
Trip Unit; see table "Functions of the Electronic Trip Units" under
L2
L3
"Functions".
N
T6
PE
NSE0_00948
T6: 1200 A/1 A
4-pole circuit breakers, current transformers in the grounded neutral

point of the transformer
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3WL circuit breakers for DC applications
This version of the 3WL non-automatic air circuit breaker is
suitable for direct current applications. The external protective
device DIGmat S100 provides adjustable overload and short-
circuit protection for the 3WL non-automatic air circuit breaker.
This is based on the measuring chain of a shunt resistor and the
DIGmat S100 tripping unit. Shunt resistors are available for
1000 A, 2000 A and 4000 A (special ranges on request).
They are in accordance with DIN 43703 and have a class
accuracy of 0.5.
A measuring-circuit voltage of 60 mV DC is picked off for the
rated current In.
The measuring-circuit voltage is a linear image of the primary DIGmat S100
current.
The DIGmat S100 trip unit monitors the image of the primary
current thus supplied and compares it with the tripping • Short-circuit protection:
characteristic curve set on the device. The parameter settings Setting range Ii = 1.25 × IR to max. 4 × In
on the DIGmat S100 apply also for DC feedbacks. Tripping occurs in less than 50 ms if the set value is exceeded.
Reversing duty is thus possible. In = Rated current of the circuit breaker
The tripping characteristic curve is determined and described IR = Current setting value of the adjustable overload release
by the following variables: tR = Assigned tripping time of the overload trip
Ii = Instantaneous tripping current of the adjustable
• Overload protection: short-circuit release
Setting range IR = 0.4 ... 1.0 In
The characteristic curve has a I2t characteristic. The components are available only from the company
The tripping time tR is selectable between 2 and 10 s, with tR mat – Maschinen- und Anlagentechnik:
defined for 6 × IR. mat – Maschinen- und Anlagentechnik
Dr. Becker GmbH
Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 22
22941 Bargteheide
Tel.: +49 (4532) 20-2101
Fax: +49 (4532) 20-2121
Email: info@m-a-t.de
Internet: www.m-a-t.de
■ Configuration
Mutual mechanical circuit breaker interlocks • The bending radii of the Bowden cable must be > 500 mm
The module for mutual mechanical interlocking can be used for • The total bending angle across the length of the Bowden
two or three 3WL circuit breakers and can be adapted easily to cable must not exceed 640°
the corresponding versions. The fixed-mounted and • If the circuit breakers to be interlocked are arranged vertically,
withdrawable circuit breaker versions are fully compatible and the interlock mechanisms must be aligned
can therefore be used in a mixed configuration in an installation. • Circuit breakers to be interlocked must be arranged so that
This also applies to 3WN6 circuit breakers. Bowden cables can be optimally installed in compliance with
The circuit breakers can be mounted adjacent to each other or the conditions mentioned in the above points
one above the other, whereby the distance of the circuit breakers • The installed Bowden cable must be fixed (with cable ties or
is determined solely by the length of the Bowden cable the like) before the interlock is adjusted
(lengths: 2 m/3 m/4.5 m). Interlock signals are looped through
using the Bowden cables. Interlocking is only effective in the • Select the width of switchboard cubicle to allow enough
connected position in the case of withdrawable circuit breakers. freedom of movement for adjusting the interlock!
The mechanical endurance of the Bowden cables is • Openings and cutout sections in system elements must be
10000 operating cycles. designed in such a way that the direction of the Bowden
cables is not changed and that the wires are not obstructed
To ensure that the interlock functions properly, the following when they are routed
minimum switchboard requirements must be fulfilled:
• Bowden cables must be laid so that they are as straight as
possible
Mutual mechanical interlocking of circuit breakers – examples
Mutual interlocking of two Interlocking of three circuit Mutual interlocking of three Interlocking of three circuit
circuit breakers breakers circuit breakers breakers, two of them mutual
S1 S2 S1 S3 S1 S3
S1 S2 S3
S2 S2
S1 S2 S3
NSE0_01041 NSE0_01042 NSE0_01043 NSE0_01044 NSE0_01045
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Communication-capable circuit breakers
20
Ethernet
18
19
PROFIBUS
PROFINET
13 14 15 16 17 7
4 5 6 21
9 CubicleBUS
3VA-line 3VA-line
10 8
2
1 1 1 11
12
NSE0_01105
3
1 3VA molded case circuit breakers 12 Metering function Plus

2 3VL molded case circuit breaker 13 Zone Selective Interlocking module
3 Electronic Trip Unit ETU / LCD ETU 14 Digital output module with relay contacts
4 COM800 breaker data server 15 Digital output module with relay contacts, configurable
5 COM100 breaker data server 16 Analog output module
6 COM20 Release 2 PROFIBUS module including Zone Selective Interlocking 17 Digital input module
7 BDA Plus with Ethernet interface 18 Powerconfig commissioning and service software V2.3 and higher
8 3WL air circuit breaker 19 PLC, e.g. SIMATIC S7
9 COM15 PROFIBUS module 20 E.g. SIMATIC powerrate
10 Breaker Status Sensor (BSS) 21 7KM PAC measuring devices
11 Electronic Trip Unit (ETU)
Communication with PROFIBUS DP
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11
Ethernet MODBUS TCP
6 7 8 10
RS 485 with MODBUS RTU
3VA-line 3VA-line
9
5
3
1 1 1 2 4
I201_19162
1 3VA molded case circuit breakers 7 COM100 breaker data server
2 3WL air circuit breaker 8 7KM PAC4200 measuring device
3 COM16 MODBUS module 9 7KM PAC3100 measuring device
4 3VL molded case circuit breaker 10 7KM PAC3200 measuring device
5 COM21 MODBUS module 11 Powerconfig commissioning and service software V2.3 and higher
6 COM800 breaker data server
Communication with MODBUS RTU
The requirements for power distribution in terms of communica- The high modularity of the system allows retrofitting of communi-
tion capability, data transparency, flexibility and integration are cation functions (e.g. metering function) at any time. Similarly, a
constantly increasing. An integrated and modular communica- non-communication-capable 3WL circuit breaker can be
tion architecture was designed for the 3WL circuit breaker to upgraded (e.g. changeover from ETU25B to ETU45B with
ensure that it can satisfy these requirements. CubicleBUS) easily on site in the plant. All modules connected
to the CubicleBUS can directly access the existing source data
The core component of this architecture is the CubicleBUS, of the circuit breaker, which guarantees the quickest possible
which links together all of the intelligent components within the access to information and response to events.
3WL circuit breaker and enables the easy and safe connection
of other additional external components to the circuit breaker. Furthermore, additional external modules (including digital
The CubicleBUS is already incorporated and connected in all inputs and outputs, analog outputs) can be connected to the
complete circuit breakers with ETU45B and ETU76B trip units. CubicleBUS to provide cost-effective solutions for the
automation of additional devices in the switchboard.
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Communication-capable 3WL circuit breakers
Function Electronic Trip Unit Breaker PROFIBUS Metering Analog Digital Digital ZSI Breaker
version Status communi- function output output input module Data
ETU45B ETU76B Sensor cation port Plus module module module Adapter
Plus
Functions of the communication-capable 3WL circuit breakers

Indication of measured values in trip unit
✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
(current only)
Indication of measured values in the trip unit
✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
(U, I, P, S, Q, p.f., etc.)
Indication of measured values (current only),
-- ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
parameters, diagnostic values etc. on display
Indication of measured values (U, I, P, S, Q, p.f.,
-- ✓ ❏ ❏ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
etc.), parameters, diagnostic values, etc. in trip unit
Output of measured values (current only)
✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
to rotary coil instruments in control cabinet door
Output of measured values (U, I, P, S, Q, p.f., etc.)
✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
to rotary coil instruments in control cabinet door
Output of digital signals (e.g. reason for tripping,
✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏
alarms, status) through contacts
Automatic changeover between
-- ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ✓ ❏ ❏
parameter sets A and B
Read-in of digital signals and
✓ ✓ ❏ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ✓ ❏ ❏
forwarding to PROFIBUS/MODBUS
Transmission of breaker information
✓ ✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ✓
on HTML basis locally to a PC
Transmission of breaker information
✓ ✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ✓
on HTML basis through Ethernet
Short-time discrimination for
✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ✓ ❏
S tripping and G protection
Local display of harmonics analysis and waveform
-- ✓ ❏ ❏ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
memory
Local storage of harmonics analysis and waveform
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
memory and transmission through PROFIBUS
Read-out of protection parameters
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
through PROFIBUS
Read-out and adjustment of protection parameters
-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
through PROFIBUS
✓ Required ❏ Not necessary for this function, optionally combinable
Function can optionally be adopted by several -- Function not available
trip units.
Function can optionally be adopted by one of these
modules.
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General data
Data that can be transmitted over the PROFIBUS DP/MODBUS or the Breaker Data Adapter
All 3WL circuit breakers with ETU45B, ETU76B (CubicleBUS integrated)
Transmittable circuit breaker data

BSS BDAPLUS BSS COM15/COM16
Order code (Article No. of circuit breaker + "-Z") F01 F02/F12
Article No. + "BDAPLUS"-
Article No.
Possible applications
Transmission of circuit breaker data to PROFIBUS DP or MODBUS and integration into
higher-level visualization systems possible -- ✔
e.g. in PCS7, Power Management Systems, WinCC
(including add-ons like the text message radio server)
Transmission of circuit breaker data and software (i.e. HTML pages with data) to a local output
device, or remotely through Ethernet/Intranet/Internet (without the possibility of integration into
higher-level visualization systems) ✔ --
e.g. for monitoring, diagnostics, maintenance and parameterization of individual circuit breakers
Utilization of the functionality of all CubicleBUS modules
e.g. configuration of the configurable digital output module, status check of the digital input modules, ✔ ✔
diagnostics
Transmittable circuit breaker data without integrated metering function
Device identification
Communication address, Article No. Circuit breaker in delivery state, circuit breaker parameters ✔ ✔
(size, number of poles, rating plug etc.), identification numbers, trip unit type,
free text for plant code and comments --1) ✔
Operating states
On/Off status message, spring energy store, tripped, readiness ✔ ✔
Breaker position (connected, test and disconnected position, removed) for withdrawable circuit breakers, --1) ✔
PROFIBUS/MODBUS write protection on/off, free user input, tripped signal --1) ✔
Control commands
Switch circuit breaker on/off, switch free user output on/off --1) ✔
Reset tripped signal ✔ ✔
Delete event and history memory --1) ✔
Reset min./max. measured values, reset maintenance information ✔ ✔
History
Read-out of event log, read-out of trip log --1) ✔
Maintenance information
Number of tripping operations L, S/I and in total, contact wear ✔ ✔
Number of operating cycles under load and in total, number of operating hours --1) ✔
Event signals
Tripped signals with details of the tripping current ✔ ✔
Alarm signals (e.g. overload) with incoming/outgoing information --1) ✔
All of the named event signals with time stamp --1) ✔
Parameterization of the protection functions
Read-out of the protection function parameters ✔ ✔
Settings for the protection function parameters can be changed by means of communication ✔ 2) ✔ 2)
Parameter set switchover possible (set A to set B and back) ✔ 2) ✔ 2)
Measured values
Phase currents, each with min./max. value ✔ ✔
Temperature in the circuit breaker with min./max. value --1) ✔
Temperature in the control cabinet with min./max. value --1) ✔
All of the named measured values with time stamp --1) ✔
Metering function Plus

Order code F01+ ... or F02+ ... F05
Additional transmittable circuit breaker data with integrated metering function
Additional event signals
Threshold value alarms (e.g. over/underfrequency, over/undervoltage) ✔
Parameterization of the extended protection functions and setpoints (threshold values)
Read-out of the parameters of the extended protection functions ✔
Settings for the extended protection function parameters can be changed ✔
Read-out and adjustment of threshold values ✔
Additional measured values
Voltages, power, energy, p.f., frequency, each with min./max. value ✔
Harmonics analysis ✔
Recording of currents and voltages for configurable events in the waveform memory ✔
1)
Data only available in conjunction with the COM15 module ✔ Available
(BUS connection not required). -- Not available
2)
Only possible with ETU76B.
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CubicleBUS modules
Digital output module with rotary coding switch
6 items of binary information concerning the state of the circuit
breaker (reasons for tripping and alarms) can be output via this
module to external signaling devices (e.g. LED, horn) or used for
the selective shutdown of other system components
(e.g. frequency converters).
Digital output modules are available in versions with and without
a rotary coding switch. On modules with a rotary coding switch
it is possible to choose between two signaling blocks each with
6 defined assignments and to set an additional response delay. Analog output module
All the digital output modules are available as a version with Digital input module
relay outputs (CO contacts, up to 12 A). Up to two modules of
this type can be connected to one 3WL circuit breaker. With the digital input module, up to 6 additional binary signals
(24 V DC) in the circuit breaker environment can be connected
to the system. It is thus possible for example to send messages
concerning the state of a switch disconnector or a control
cabinet door to the PROFIBUS DP/MODBUS.
With the digital input module on the CubicleBUS it is also
possible for the two different protection parameter sets held in
the ETU76B Electronic Trip Unit trip unit to be switched over
automatically in a few milliseconds. It is thus possible,
for example, to automatically change the parameters of a
tie-breaker should the transformer infeed fail.
One module each of this type can be used for holding the six
Digital output module with rotary coding switch items of digital information and for automatically switching over
the parameters.
Digital output module, configurable
The configurable output module is available for higher-perform-
ance solutions. With this module, random events on the
CubicleBUS can be switched directly to one of six available
outputs or three of these outputs can be assigned with up to six
events. In other words, up to six events can be placed on one
physical output with "OR" operation. Either BDA Plus or
powerconfig is used for configuring.
A relay variant is also available here the same as for the output
modules with rotary coding switch. Only one module of this type
is possible per 3WL circuit breaker.
Digital input module
ZSI module (short-time discrimination control)
The use of ZSI modules is recommended when Siemens circuit
breakers are arranged in several staggered levels but full
discrimination with the smallest possible delay is to be assured
nevertheless.
The circuit breakers are interconnected by these modules. In
case of a short-circuit, each affected circuit breaker interrogates
the circuit breakers directly downstream whether the short-
circuit has also occurred in the next, lower level. The short-circuit
Digital output module, configurable is exactly localized as a result, and only the next upstream circuit
breaker in the energy flow direction is switched off.
Analog output module
The analog output module can be used to output the following
measured values to analog indicators in the control cabinet
door:
• IL1, IL2, IL3, IN or
• UL12, UL23, UL31, UL1N or
• PL1, PL2, PL3, Stot or
• p.f.1, p.f.2, p.f.3, I % or
• favg, ULLavg, Ptot, p.f. avg
Four 4-20 mA/0-10 V interfaces are available for this. The
measured values to be output are selected with a rotary coding
switch. By using the analog output module it is possible to do
without additional converters and their conventional installation/ ZSI module (short-time discrimination control)
wiring in the main conducting path. Up to two modules of this
type can be connected to one 3WL circuit breaker.
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■ Technical specifications
Size I II
Type ... 3WL11 10 3WL11 12 3WL11 16 3WL11 20 3WL12 08 3WL12 10 3WL12 12 3WL12 16
Number of poles 3-pole, 4-pole
Rated current In at 40 °C, at 50/60 Hz
Main conductor A ... 1000 1250 1600 2000 800 1000 1250 1600
N-conductor (only on 4-pole versions) A ... 1000 1250 1600 2000 800 1000 1250 1600
Rated operational voltage Ue at 50/60 Hz V AC ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
(1000 V version, see Catalog LV 10 "Options") 690/1000 690/1000 690/1000 690/1000 690/1000 690/1000 690/1000 690/1000
Rated insulation voltage Ui V AC 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp
• Main conducting paths kV 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
• Auxiliary circuits kV 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
• Control circuits9) kV 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Isolating function acc. to EN 60947-2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Utilization category B
Permissible ambient temperature
• During operation (in operation with LCD max. 55 °C)1) C –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70
• Storage C –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70
Permissible load for • Up to 55 C (Cu bare) A 1000 1250 1600 2000 800 1000 1250 1600
withdrawable versions • Up to 60 C (Cu bare)2) A 1000 1250 1600 1930 800 1000 1250 1600
at rear horizontal main circuit • Up to 70 C A 1000 1210 14903) 1780 800 1000 1250 1600
Rated rotor operational voltage Uer V 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
Power loss at In
With 3-phase symmetrical load
• Fixed-mounted circuit breakers W 100 105 150 240 40 45 80 85
• Withdrawable circuit breakers W 195 205 350 440 85 95 165 175
Switching times
• Make time ms 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
• Opening time ms 38 38 38 38 34 34 34 34
• Electrical make time (through closing coil)4) ms 80 80 80 80 100 100 100 100
• Electrical opening time (through shunt release) ms 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73
• Electrical opening time (instantaneous undervoltage ms 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73
release)
• Opening time due to ETU, instantaneous short-circuit ms 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
release
Service life: Breaking capacity N and S, 3-/4-pole
• Mechanical (without maintenance) Operating cycles 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000
• Mechanical (with maintenance)5) Operating cycles 20 000 20 000 20 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000
• Electrical (without maintenance) Operating cycles 10 000 10 000 10 000 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500
• 1000 V version, electrical (without maintenance) Oper. cycles -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
• 1150 V version, electrical (without maintenance) Oper. cycles -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
• Electrical (with maintenance)5) Operating cycles 20 000 20 000 20 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000
Service life: Breaking capacity H, 3-pole
• 1000 V version, electrical (without maintenance) Oper. cycles 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
• 1150 V version, electrical (without maintenance) Oper. cycles -- -- -- -- 500 500 500 500
• Electrical (with maintenance)5)6) Operating cycles 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000
Service life: Breaking capacity H, 4-pole
• 1000 V version, electrical (without maintenance) Oper. cycles 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
• 1150 V version, electrical (without maintenance) Oper. cycles -- -- -- -- 500 500 500 500
• Electrical (with maintenance)5)6) Operating cycles 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000
Service life: Breaking capacity C
• Mechanical (without maintenance) Operating cycles -- -- -- -- 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000
• Mechanical (with maintenance)5) Operating cycles -- -- -- -- 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000
• Electrical (without maintenance) Operating cycles -- -- -- -- 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000
• Electrical (with maintenance)5) Operating cycles -- -- -- -- 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000
Switching frequency7)
• 690 V version 1/h 608) 608) 608) 60 608) 608) 608) 608)
• 1000 V version 1/h -- -- -- 20 20 20 20 20
• 1150 V version 1/h -- -- -- -- 20 20 20 20
Minimum interval between tripping operation by ms 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Electronic Trip Unit and next making operation of the
circuit breaker (only with automatic mechanical resetting
of the lockout device).
Minimum interval between On-Off or Off-On switching
operations.
1) 6)
Use of trip units from –20 °C Replacement of the main contact elements of circuit breakers size I with
2)
ETU76B with graphics display can be used up to max. 55 °C. breaking capacity H is only possible at the factory.
3) 7)
At breaking capacity H: 1600 A to 70 °C. Minimum interval time between 2 tripping operations.
4) 8)
Make time through closing coil for synchronization purposes 3-pole switching with breaking capacity N and S: 45/h.
9)
(short-time excited) 50 ms. Motorized operating mechanisms Uimp = 1.2 kV
5)
Maintenance means: Replace main contact elements and arc chutes
(see Operating Manual).
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Size I II
Type ... 3WL11 10 3WL11 12 3WL11 16 3WL11 20 3WL12 08 3WL12 10 3WL12 12 3WL12 16
Mounting position 30° 30°
Dhmax.
= 1 mm
30° 30°
and/or
NSE0_00061a NSE0_00062a NSE0_00927
Degree of protection IP20 without cabinet door, IP41 with door sealing frame, IP55 with cover
Main conductor • Copper bars, 1×
Unit(s) 2× 2× 3× 1× 1× 2× 2×
minimum bare mm2 60 × 10 40 × 10 50 × 10 50 × 10 50 × 10 60 × 10 40 × 10 50 × 10
cross-sections • Copper bars, Unit(s)
1× 2× 2× 3× 1× 1× 2× 2×
painted black mm2 60 × 10 40 × 10 50 × 10 50 × 10 50 × 10 60 × 10 40 × 10 50 × 10
Auxiliary conductors (Cu) Standard connection =
Max. number strain-relief clamp
Auxiliary conductors × • Without end sleeve 2 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 2 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16); 1 × 2.5 mm2 (AWG 14)
cross-section • With end sleeve acc. to 1 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 1 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16)
(solid/stranded) DIN 46228 Part 2
• With twin end sleeve 2 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 2 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16)
Optional connection =
tension spring
• Without end sleeve 2 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 2 × 2.5 mm2 (AWG 14)
• With end sleeve acc. to 2 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 2 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16)
DIN 46228 Part 2
Position signaling switches Tension spring terminals 1 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 1 × 2.5 mm2 (AWG 14)
Weights 3-pole • Fixed-mounted circuit kg 43 43 43 43 56 56 56 56
breakers
• Withdrawable circuit kg 45 45 45 45 60 60 60 60
breakers
• Guide frames kg 25 25 25 25 31 31 31 31
4-pole • Fixed-mounted circuit kg 50 50 50 50 67 67 67 67
breakers
• Withdrawable circuit kg 54 54 54 54 72 72 72 72
breakers
• Guide frames kg 30 30 30 30 37 37 37 37
Dimensions W mm 320/410 460/590
3-/4-pole Fixed-mounted H mm 434 434
W D D mm 291 291
Withdrawable H mm 465.5 465.5
H
D mm 471 471
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Size II III
Type 3WL12 20 3WL12 25 3WL12 32 3WL12 40 3WL13 40 3WL13 50 3WL13 63
Number of poles 3-pole, 4-pole
Rated current In at 40 °C, at 50/60 Hz
Main conductor A 2000 2500 3200 4000 4000 5000 6300
N-conductor (only on 4-pole versions) A 2000 2500 3200 4000 4000 5000 6300
Rated operational voltage Ue at 50/60 Hz V AC ... ... ... ... 690 ... ... ...
(1000 V version, see Catalog LV 10 "Options") 690/1000 690/1000 690/1000 690/1000 690/1000 690/1000
Rated insulation voltage Ui V AC 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
• Main conducting paths kV 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
• Auxiliary circuits kV 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
• Control circuits10) kV 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Isolating function acc. to EN 60947-2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
• During operation (in operation with LCD max. 55 °C)1) C –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70
• Storage C –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70
Permissible load for with- • Up to 55 C (Cu bare) A 2000 2500 3200 39503) 4000 5000 5920
drawable versions2) • Up to 60 C (Cu bare)4) A 2000 2500 3020 3810 4000 5000 5810
• Up to 70 C (Cu painted black)4) A 2000 2280 2870 3600 4000 5000 5500
Rated rotor operational voltage Uer V 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
Power loss at In
With 3-phase symmetrical load
• Fixed-mounted circuit breakers W 180 270 410 750 520 630 900
• Withdrawable circuit breakers W 320 520 710 925 810 1050 1600
Switching times
• Make time ms 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
• Opening time ms 34 34 34 34 34 34 34
• Electrical make time (through closing coil)5) ms 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
• Electrical opening time (through shunt release) ms 73 73 73 73 73 73 73
• Electrical opening time (instantaneous undervoltage release) ms 73 73 73 73 73 73 73
• Opening time due to ETU, instantaneous short-circuit release ms 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Service life: Breaking capacity N, S and H11)
• Mechanical (without maintenance) Operating cycles 10000 10000 10000 10000 5000 5000 5000
• Mechanical (with maintenance)6) Operating cycles 15000 15000 15000 15000 10000 10000 10000
• Electrical (without maintenance) up to 690 V Operating cycles 7500 7500 4000 2000 2000 2000 2000
• 1000 V version, electrical (without maintenance) Operating cycles 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
• 1150 V version, electrical7) (without maintenance) Operating cycles 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
• Electrical (with maintenance)6) Operating cycles 15000 15000 15000 15000 10000 10000 10000
Service life: Breaking capacity C
• Mechanical (without maintenance) Operating cycles 5000 5000 5000 -- 5000 5000 5000
• Mechanical (with maintenance)6) Operating cycles 10000 10000 10000 -- 10000 10000 10000
• Electrical (without maintenance) up to 690 V Operating cycles 5000 5000 4000 -- 1000 1000 1000
• Electrical (without maintenance) up to 1150 V Operating cycles -- -- -- -- 500 500 500
• Electrical (with maintenance) up to 690 V6) Operating cycles 10000 10000 8000 -- -- -- --
Switching frequency8)
• 690 V version 1/h 609) 609) 609) 609) 60 60 60
• 1000 V version 1/h 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
• 1150 V version7) 1/h 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Minimum interval between tripping operation by Electronic Trip ms 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Unit and next making operation of the circuit breaker (only with
automatic mechanical resetting of the lockout device).
Minimum interval between On-Off or Off-On switching operations.
1) 6)
Use of trip units from –20 °C Maintenance means: Replace main contact elements and arc chutes
2)
4000 A, size II in fixed-mounted version, 3-pole. (see Operating Manual).
7)
3)
Derating factors for fixed mounting of 3WL12 40. Size II with order code "A15" and size III:
4)
data for very high breaking capacity.
ETU76B with graphics display can be used up to max. 55 °C. 8)
5)
Minimum interval time between 2 tripping operations.
Make time through closing coil for synchronization purposes (short-time 9)
excited) 50 ms. 3-pole switching with breaking capacity N and S: 45/h.
10)
Motorized operating mechanisms Uimp = 1.2 kV
11)
1000 V and 1150 V versions only in the case of H breaking capacity
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Size II III
Type 3WL12 20 3WL12 25 3WL12 32 3WL12 40 3WL13 40 3WL13 50 3WL13 63
Dhmax.
= 1 mm
Mounting position 30° 30° 30° 30°
and/or
NSE0_00061a NSE0_00062a NSE0_00927
Main conductor • Copper bars, Unit(s) 3 × 2× 3× 4× 4x 6x 6x
minimum bare mm2 50 × 10 100 × 10 100 × 10 120 × 10 100 x 10 100 x 10 120 x 10
cross-sections • Copper bars, Unit(s) 3 × 2× 3× 4× 4× 6× 6×
painted black mm2 50 × 10 100 × 10 100 × 10 100 × 101) 100 × 10 100 × 10 120 × 10
Auxiliary conductors Standard connection = strain-relief clamp
(Cu) • Without end sleeve 2 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 2 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16); 1 × 2.5 mm2 (AWG 14)
Max. number of • With end sleeve acc. to 1 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 1 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16)
auxiliary conductors × DIN 46228 Part 2
cross-section • With twin end sleeve 2 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 2 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16)
(solid/stranded) Optional connection = tension spring
• With end sleeve acc. to DIN 46228 Part 2 2 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 2 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16)
Position signaling Tension spring terminals 1 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 1 × 2.5 mm2 (AWG 14)
switches
Weights 3-pole • Fixed-mounted circuit breakers kg 56 59 64 85 82 82 90
• Withdrawable circuit breakers kg 60 63 68 121 88 88 96
• Guide frames kg 31 39 45 52 60 60 70
4-pole • Fixed-mounted circuit breakers kg 67 71 77 103 99 99 108
• Withdrawable circuit breakers kg 72 76 82 146 106 106 108
• Guide frames kg 37 47 54 62 84 84 119
Dimensions W mm 460/590 704/914
3-/4-pole Fixed-mounted H mm 434 434
W D D mm 291 291
Withdrawable H mm 465.5 465.5
H
D mm 471 471
NSS0_00535
Minimum main conductor cross-sections for 4-pole withdrawable circuit

breakers: 4 x 120 x 10 mm.
Calculating the power consumption of the CubicleBUS modules

for SENTRON WL with CubicleBUS system
CubicleBUS module Number of modules Max. continuous current Max. startup current
per CubicleBUS per module from the per module from the
CubicleBUS CubicleBUS
ETU45B Electronic Trip Unit 1 120 mA 2000 mA
ETU76B Electronic Trip Unit 1 170 mA 2000 mA
Metering function PLUS 1 120 mA 120 mA
Breaker Status Sensor BSS 1 40 mA 110 mA
COM15 PROFIBUS communication module 1 125 mA 280 mA
ZSI module 1 50 mA 125 mA
Digital output modules with rotary coding switch, 1-2 180 mA 125 mA
relay outputs
Digital output modules, configurable, 1 180 mA 125 mA
relay outputs
Analog output modules 1-2 110 mA 800 mA
Digital input modules 1-2 30 mA 125 mA
BDA PLUS 1 250 mA 350 mA
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General data
Size I to III
Type 3WL1
Manual operating mechanism with mechanical closing
Switching on/charging Max. force required to operate the hand lever N  230
the energy store Required number of strokes on the hand lever 9
Manual operating mechanism with mechanical and electrical closing
Charging the energy store
Closing coil (CC) • Primary operating range 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us
• Extended operating range for battery operation At 24 V DC, 48 V DC 0.7 ... 1.26 × Us
60 V DC, 110 V DC
220 V DC
• Rated control supply voltage Us 50/60 Hz AC V 110 ... 127; 208 ... 240
DC V 24; 30; 48; 60; 110 ... 125; 220 ... 250
• Power consumption AC/DC VA/ 15/15
W
• Min. command duration at Us for the closing coil ms 60
• Short-circuit protection 1 A TDz (slow)/1 A
Smallest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational class gL)/
automatic circuit breaker with C characteristic
Manual/motorized operating mechanism with mechanical and electrical closing
Manual operating mechanism For data, see above.
Motor • Primary operating range 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us
• Extended operating range for battery operation At 24 V DC, 48 V DC 0.7 ... 1.26 × Us
60 V DC, 110 V DC
220 V DC
• Power consumption of motor AC/DC VA/ 135/135
W
• Time required to charge the spring energy store at 1 × Us s  10
Closing coil For data, see above.
For motor and • Short-circuit protection 6 A TDz (slow)/2 A
closing coil Smallest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational class gL)/
automatic circuit breaker with C characteristic;
Motor and closing coil for same rated control supply voltages
• Smallest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational class gL)/ At Us = 24 ... 30 V 6A
automatic circuit breaker with C characteristic (for different At Us = 48 ... 60 V 6A
rated control supply voltages) At Us = 110 ... 125 V DC/ 2A
110 ... 127 V AC
At Us = 220 ... 250 V DC/ 2A
208 ... 240 V AC
Signals of the Electronic Trip Unit
Measuring accuracy of the Electronic Trip Unit Protection functions acc. to EN 60947;
Current indication  10%;
Metering function for base quantities
 1%;
Metering function for
derived quantities  4%
Auxiliary releases
Undervoltage releases • Response values Pickup  0.85 × Us
UVR (F3) and (circuit breaker can be closed)
UVR-td (F4) Dropout 0.35 ... 0.7× Us
(circuit breaker is opened)
• Primary operating range 0.85 ... 1.1
• Extended operating range for battery operation At 24 V DC, 30 V DC, 0.85 ... 1.26
48 V DC, 110 V DC,
220 V DC
• Rated control supply voltage Us Instantaneous
50/60 Hz AC V 110 ... 127/208 ... 240/380 ... 415
DC V 24/30/48/60/110 ... 125/220 ... 2501)
Delayed
50/60 Hz AC V 110 ... 127; 208 ... 240; 380 ... 415
DC V 48; 110 ... 125; 220 ... 250
• Power consumption (pickup/uninterrupted duty) AC VA 20/5
DC W 20/5
• Opening time of the circuit breaker at Us = 0 ms 200
- Version UVR (F3)
Without delay ms 80
With delay ms 200
- Version UVR-td (F8)
With delay, td = 0.2 to 3.2 s s 0.2 ... 3.2
Reset through additional NC contact – direct tripping ms  100
• Short-circuit protection 1 A TDz (slow)/1 A
Smallest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational class gL)/
automatic circuit breaker with C characteristic
1) 24 V and 30 V only with undervoltage release UVR (F3).
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Size I to III
Type 3WL1
Auxiliary releases
Shunt releases (ST) • For continuous command - Response value Pickup > 0.7 × Us
(F1, F2) (100% OP), locks out on (circuit breaker is tripped)
momentary-contact - Primary operating range 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us
commands
- Extended operating range At 24 V DC, 48 V DC 0.7 ... 1.26 × Us
for battery operation 60 V DC, 110 V DC
220 V DC
- Rated control supply voltage Us 50/60 Hz AC V 110 ... 127; 208 ... 240
DC V 24; 30; 48; 60; 110 ... 125;
220 ... 250
- Power consumption AC/DC VA/W 15/15
- Min. command duration at Us ms 60
- Opening time of circuit breaker At AC/DC ms 80
at Us = 100%
- Short-circuit protection 1 A TDz (slow)/1 A
Smallest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational
class gL)/ automatic circuit breaker with
C characteristic
5% OP - Response value Pickup > 0.7 × Us
(circuit breaker is tripped)
- Primary operating range 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us
- Extended operating range At 24 V DC, 48 V DC 0.7 ... 1.26 × Us
for battery operation 60 V DC, 110 V DC
220 V DC
- Rated control supply voltage Us 50/60 Hz AC V 110 ... 127; 208 ... 240
DC V 24; 48; 110 ... 125; 220 ... 250
- Min. command duration at Us ms 25
- Opening time of circuit breaker At AC/DC ms 50
at Us = 100%
- Short-circuit protection 1 A TDz (slow)/1 A
Smallest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational
class gL)/ automatic circuit breaker with
C characteristic
• With spring energy store - Rated control supply voltage Us 50/60 Hz AC V 110; 230
consisting of shunt DC V 110; 220
release and capacitor - Primary operating range 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us
storage device
- Storage time at Us/ max. 5 min/min. 5 s
Recharging time at Us
- Opening time of the circuit breaker, As with "for continuous
short-circuit protection command"
Remote reset solenoid for mechanical tripped indicator (F7)
Remote reset solenoid for - Primary operating range 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us
mechanical tripped - Extended operating range At 24 V DC, 48 V DC 0.7 ... 1.26 × Us
indicator (F7) for battery operation 110 V DC
220 V DC
- Min. command duration at Us for the remote reset ms 60
solenoid
- Short-circuit protection
Smallest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational class gL)/ 2 A TDz (slow)/1 A at 24 V DC
automatic circuit breaker with C characteristic and 48 V DC,
1 A TDz (slow)/1 A at 110 V and
208 ... 250 V
Contact position-driven auxiliary switches (S1, S2, S3, S4, S7, S8)
Rated insulation voltage Ui V 500
AC/DC
Rated operational voltage Ue V 500
AC/DC
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 4
Breaking capacity • Alternating current - Rated operational voltage Ue V 24 ... 230 380/400
50/60 Hz - Rated operational current
Ie/AC-12 A 10 10
Ie/AC-15 A 4 3
• Direct current - Rated operational voltage Ue V 24 48 110 220
- Rated operational current
Ie/DC-12 A 10 8 3.5 1
Ie/DC-13 A 8 4 1.2 0.4
Short-circuit protection • Largest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational class gL) 10 A TDz, 10 A Dz
• Largest permissible miniature circuit breaker with C characteristic 10 A
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Size I to III
Type 3WL1
Ready-to-close signaling switches (S20) (acc. to DIN VDE 0630)
Breaking capacity • Alternating current - Rated operational voltage Ue V 250
- Rated operational current Ie A 8
• Direct current - Rated operational voltage Ue V 125 250
- Rated operational current Ie A 0.4 0.2
Short-circuit protection Largest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational class gL) 2 A Dz (quick)
Tripped signaling switches (S24) and signaling switches for auxiliary releases (S22, S23)
(acc. to DIN VDE 0630)
Breaking capacity • Alternating current - Rated operational voltage Ue V 250
- Rated operational current Ie/AC-12 A 8
• Direct current - Rated operational voltage Ue V 24 125 250
- Rated operational current Ie/DC-12 A 6 0.4 0.2
Short-circuit protection Largest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational class gL) 6 A Dz (quick)
Tripped signaling switch Signal duration after tripping Until manual or
electrical remote reset (option)
Position signaling switch on guide frame
Type of contact • Signal: - "Circuit breaker in connected position" 3 CO 1 CO
- "Circuit breaker in test position" 2 CO or 1 CO
- "Circuit breaker in disconnected position" 1 CO 1 CO
Rated insulation voltage Ui 50/60 Hz AC V 440
DC V 250
Rated operational voltage Ue V 250
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 4
Breaking capacity • Rated operational - Ie/AC-12 24 V 10 A, 110/127 V 10 A,
current Ie 220/240 V 10 A, 320/440 V 10 A
- Ie/AC-15 220/240 V 4 A,
320/440 V 3 A,
- Ie/DC-12 24 V 10 A, 48 V 2.5 A,
220/240 V 0.2 A,
- Ie/DC-13 24 V 3.0 A, 220/240 V 0.1 A
- A 300 (AC) 120 V 6 A, 240 V 3 A
- R 300 (DC) 125 V 0.22 A, 250 V 0.11 A

Short-circuit protection • Largest permissible DIAZED fuse (operational class gL) 8 A TDz (slow)
• Largest permissible automatic circuit breaker with C characteristic 8 A TDz (slow)
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General data
Protection functions ETU15B ETU25B ETU27B

Parameterization by D D D&S
Function overview of the electronic trip system
Overload protection ✓ ✓ ✓
Function can be switched on/off -- -- --
Setting range IR = In × ... 0.5-0.55-0.6-0.65-0.7- 0.4-0.45-0.5-0.55-0.6- 0.4-0.45-0.5-0.55-0.6-
0.75-0.8-0.85-0.9-1 0.65-0.7-0.8-0.9-1 0.65-0.7-0.8-0.9-1
R
L Switchable
2 4
overload protection
(I t- or I t-dependent function)
-- -- --
Setting range for time-lag class tR at I2t 10 s fixed 10 s fixed 10 s fixed

R
Setting range for time-lag class tR at I4t -- -- --
Thermal memory can be switched on/off -- -- --
Phase failure sensitivity -- At tsd = 20 ms (M) At tsd = 20 ms (M)
N-conductor protection -- -- ✓
N Function can be switched on/off
N-conductor setting range IN = In × ...
--
--
--
--
✓
1
Short-time delayed short-circuit protection -- ✓ ✓
Function can be switched on/off -- -- --
s d Setting range Isd = In × ... -- 1.25-1.5-2-2.5-3-4-6-8-10-12 1.25-1.5-2-2.5-3-4-6-8-10-12
S s d
Setting range of delay time tsd
Switchable short-time delayed short-circuit protection
--
--
0-M-100-200-300-400 ms
--
0-M-100-200-300-400 ms
--
(I2t-dependent function)
Setting range of delay time tsd at I2t -- -- --
ZSI function -- -- --
i Instantaneous short-circuit protection ✓ ✓ ✓
I
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 8 8 b Function can be switched on/off
Setting range Ii = In × ...
--
2-3-4-5-6-7-8
--
Fixed for Ii  20  In, max. 50 kA
--
Fixed for Ii  20  In, max. 50 kA
Ground-fault protection -- -- ✓ permanently installed
Tripping and alarm functions -- -- --
Tripping function can be switched on/off -- -- ✓
Alarm function can be switched on/off -- -- --
Detection of the ground-fault current through -- -- ✓
g summation current formation with internal or external
N-conductor transformer
G Detection of ground-fault current through external

current transformer
-- -- --
g Setting range of the response current Ig for tripping -- -- A-B-C-D-E

NSE0_00889a
Setting range of the response current Ig for alarm -- -- --
Setting range of the delay time tg -- -- 100-200-300-400-500 ms
Switchable ground-fault characteristic -- -- --
Setting range for delay time tg at I2t -- -- --
ZSI-G function -- -- --
Parameter set changeover
Switchable between parameter set A and B -- -- --
LCD
Alphanumeric LCD (4-line) -- -- --
Graphical LCD (24 V, external power supply required) -- -- --
Communication
CubicleBUS integrated -- -- --
Communications capability via PROFIBUS DP -- -- --
Metering function
Metering capability with metering function Plus -- -- --
LED display
Electronic Trip Unit active ✓ ✓ ✓
Alarm ✓ ✓ ✓
ETU fault ✓ ✓ ✓
L tripping operation -- ✓ ✓
S tripping operation -- ✓ ✓
I tripping operation -- ✓ ✓
N tripping operation -- -- ✓
NSE0_00890
G tripping operation -- -- ✓
G alarm -- -- --
Tripping operation as a result of extended protection -- -- --
function
Communication -- -- --
Signals from signaling switches with external CubicleBUS modules (relays)
Overload warning -- -- --
Load shedding, load absorbing -- -- --
Leading signal overload trip 200 ms -- -- --
Temperature alarm -- -- --
Phase unbalance -- -- --
Instantaneous short-circuit trip -- -- --
Short-time delayed short-circuit trip -- -- --
Overload trip -- -- --
NSE0_00891 Neutral conductor trip -- -- --
Ground-fault protection trip -- -- --
Ground-fault alarm -- -- --
Auxiliary relay -- -- --
ETU fault -- -- --
Delay time figures given in ms. ✓ Available. For the setting range of the response current Ig, see page 35.
M = Motor protection, corresponds to 20 ms. -- Not available.
D = Rotary coding switch ❑ Optional.
D & S = Rotary coding and slide switch
K = Communication
M/K = Menu/Communication
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Protection functions ETU45B ETU76B

Parameterization by D& S M/K
Function overview of the electronic trip system
Overload protection ✓ ✓
Function can be switched on/off -- ✓
Setting range IR = In × ... 0.4-0.45-0.5-0.55-0.6-0.65-0.7-0.8-0.9-1 0.4 ... 1
Switchable overload protection ✓ ✓
(I2t- or I4t-dependent function)
Setting range for time-lag class tR at I2t 2-3.5-5.5-8-10-14-17-21-25-30 s 2 ... 30 s
Setting range for time-lag class tR at I4t 1-2-3-4-5 s 1 ... 5 s
Thermal memory can be switched on/off ✓ ✓
Phase failure sensitivity At tsd = 20 ms (M) ✓ (on/off)
N-conductor protection ✓ ✓
Function can be switched on/off ✓ ✓
N-conductor setting range IN = In × ... 0.5 ... 1 0.2 ... 2
Short-time delayed short-circuit protection ✓ ✓
Setting range Isd = In × ... 1.25-1.5-2-2.5-3-4-6-8-10-12 1.25 × In ... 0.8 × Icw
Setting range of delay time tsd M-100-200-300-400 ms M-80 ... 4000 ms
Switchable short-time delayed short-circuit protection ✓ ✓
Setting range of delay time tsd at I2t 100-200-300-400 ms 100 ... 400 ms
ZSI function By CubicleBUS module By CubicleBUS module
Instantaneous short-circuit protection ✓ ✓
Setting range Ii = In × ... 1.5-2.2-3-4-6-8-10-12-0.8 x Ics 1.5 × In ... 0.8 × Ics
Ground-fault protection ❑ Module can be retrofitted ❑ Module can be retrofitted
Tripping and alarm functions ✓ ✓
Tripping function can be switched on/off ✓ ✓
Alarm function can be switched on/off -- ✓
Detection of the ground-fault current through summation current ✓ ✓
formation with internal or external N-conductor transformer
Detection of ground-fault current through external ✓ ✓
current transformer
Setting range of the response current Ig for tripping A-B-C-D-E A ... E
Setting range of the response current Ig for alarm A-B-C-D-E A ... E
Setting range of the delay time tg 100-200-300-400-500 ms 100 ... 500 ms
Switchable ground-fault characteristic ✓ ✓
2
(I t-dependent function)
Setting range for delay time tg at I2t 100-200-300-400-500 ms 100 ... 500 ms
ZSI-G function By CubicleBUS module By CubicleBUS module
Parameter set changeover
Switchable between parameter set A and B -- ✓
LCD
Alphanumeric LCD (4-line) ❑ --
Graphical LCD (24 V, external power supply required) -- ✓
Communication
CubicleBUS integrated ✓ ✓
Communications capability via PROFIBUS DP ✓ ✓
Metering function
Metering capability with metering function Plus ✓ ✓
LED display
Electronic Trip Unit active ✓ ✓
Alarm ✓ ✓
ETU fault ✓ ✓
L tripping operation ✓ ✓
S tripping operation ✓ ✓
I tripping operation ✓ ✓
N tripping operation ✓ ✓
G tripping operation ✓ (Only with ground-fault protection module) ✓ (Only with ground-fault protection module)
G alarm ✓ (Only with ground-fault protection module) ✓ (Only with ground-fault protection module)
Tripping operation as a result of extended protection functions ✓ ✓
Communication ✓ ✓
Signals from signaling switches with external CubicleBUS modules (relays)
Overload warning ✓ ✓
Load shedding, load absorbing ✓ ✓
Leading signal overload trip 200 ms ✓ ✓
Temperature alarm ✓ ✓
Phase unbalance ✓ ✓
Instantaneous short-circuit trip ✓ ✓
Short-time delayed short-circuit trip ✓ ✓
Overload trip ✓ ✓
Neutral conductor trip ✓ ✓
Ground-fault protection trip ✓ (Only with ground-fault protection module) ✓ (Only with ground-fault protection module)
Ground-fault alarm ✓ (Only with ground-fault protection module) ✓ (Only with ground-fault protection module)
Auxiliary relay ✓ ✓
ETU fault ✓ ✓
Setting range of the response current Ig Increment size when settings are made for the ETU76B using the menu For the legend, see
Size I and size II Size III From ... to Increment size From ... to Increment size page 34.
A 100 A 400 A 0 ... 1 0.1 1000 ... 1600 50
B 300 A 600 A 1 ... 100 1 1600 ... 10000 100
C 600 A 800 A 100 ... 500 5 10000 ... max 1000
D 900 A 1000 A 500 ... 1000 10
E 1200 A 1200 A
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Configuration aids
■ Characteristic curves2)
Every Electronic Trip Unit type and every setting has its own
characteristic curve. Only a selection is shown in the following. 10000
NSE0_01527
The characteristic curves each show the largest and smallest R min R max
[s]
setting range of 3WL circuit breakers with 1000 A rated current 1000 0,5 ... 1,0 x n
at 500 V rated voltage with various trip units. In order to obtain a
Opening time
complete tripping characteristic curve, the relevant parts of the
characteristic curves have to be combined. The characteristic 100
curves show the behavior of the Electronic Trip Unit when it is
activated by a current that is already flowing before the tripping 10
operation. If the overcurrent tripping occurs immediately after
closing and the Electronic Trip Unit is therefore not yet activated,
1 i min i max
the opening time is extended, depending on the level of the
2 ... 8 x n
overcurrent by up to 15 ms. To determine the break-times of the
circuit breakers, approximately 15 ms must be added to the 0,1
opening times shown for the arcing time.
For tolerances, see legend below.
0,01
The characteristic curves shown apply to ambient temperatures 0,1 1 10 100
at the circuit breaker between –5 and +55 °C. The trip unit can / n
be operated at ambient temperatures of –20 to +70 °C. An ex-
tended tolerance band can apply at these temperatures. 3WL circuit breaker with ETU15B Electronic Trip Unit
10000
NSE0_01520
10000
NSE0_01519
R min R max
R min R max
Opening time [s]
0,4 ... 1,0 x

Opening time [s]
1000 n
1000 0,4 ... 1,0 x n
N
100
100
10
10
1 sd min sd max
sd min sd max
1,25 ... 12 x n 1
sd max 1,25 ... 12 x n sd max
0 ... 0,4 s sd min
0,1 0 ... 0,4 s sd min
i i > 20 x n 0,1
max. 50 kA i i > 20 x n
max. 50 kA
0,01
0,01
0,1 1 10 100
/ 0,1 1 10 100
n
/ n
3WL circuit breaker with ETU25B Electronic Trip Unit, 3WL circuit breaker with ETU27B Electronic Trip Unit,
LSI characteristic curve LSIN characteristic curve
10000
NSE0_01521
10000
NSE0_01523a
Opening time [s]
[s]
1000
1000 sd
Opening time
1,25 ... 12 x n
100
100
2 = const
sd
g min g max
10
10
100 ... 1200 A 1)
1
1 2
sd = const
g max
0,1 ... 0,5 s
sd = const 0,1 ... 0,4 s
0,1 g min
0,1
0,02 ... 0,4 s
0,01
0,01
100 1000 10000 100000
0,1 1 10 100
A / n
3WL circuit breaker with ETU27B Electronic Trip Unit,

G characteristic curve 3WL circuit breaker with ETU45B Electronic Trip Unit,
S characteristic curve
Tolerances for the current settings 1)
Sizes I and II: 100 ... 1200 A
L: Tripping operations between 1.05 and 1.2 x IR
Size III: 400 ... 1200 A.
S: –0%, +20% 2)
I: –0%, +20% With a single-pole load in the lowest rated current range, the response
G: –0%, +20% times of the short-circuit trip can increase by approx. 10% and the tripping
times by approx. 15% with respect to the characteristic curve.
Tolerances for the tripping times
L: –20%, +0% for I2t characteristic curve
S: –0%, +60 ms or –0%, 10% for tripping times greater than 600 ms
I: <50 ms
G: –0%, +60 ms or –0%, 10% for tripping times greater than 600 ms
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Configuration aids
Every Electronic Trip Unit type and every setting has its own
characteristic curve. Only a selection is shown in the following. 10000
NSE0_01525a
The characteristic curves each show the largest and smallest
Opening time [s]

setting range of 3WL circuit breakers with 1000 A rated current 1000
at 500 V rated voltage with various trip units.
In order to obtain a complete tripping characteristic curve, the 100
relevant parts of the characteristic curves have to be combined. g
2 = const
The characteristic curves show the behavior of the Electronic 10
100 ... 1200 A 1)
Trip Unit when it is activated by a current that is already flowing
before the tripping operation. If the overcurrent tripping occurs
1
immediately after closing and the Electronic Trip Unit is therefore
not yet activated, the opening time is extended, depending on g 0,1 ... 0,5 s
the level of the overcurrent by up to 15 ms. In order to determine 0,1
the total break-times of the circuit breakers, approximately 15 ms
must be added to the opening times shown for the arcing time. 0,01
100 1000 10000 100000
For tolerances, see legend below.
A
The characteristic curves shown apply to ambient temperatures
at the circuit breaker between –5 and +55 °C. The trip unit can 3WL circuit breaker with ETU45B and ETU76B Electronic Trip Unit,
be operated at ambient temperatures of –20 to +70 °C (ETU76B G characteristic curve
with graphic display up to +55 °C). An extended tolerance band
can apply at these temperatures. 10000
NSE0_01526a
Opening time [s]
10000
NSE0_01522a
4 1000
R = const sd
[s]
1000 0,4 ... 1,0 x n 1,25 x n ... 0,8 x cw

100
Opening time
2
= const
100 10
R
10 2
2 ... 30s for 2
4
1 sd = const
1 ... 5s for
sd = const
0,1 ... 0,4 s
1 0,1 0,02 ... 4 s
0,1
0,01
0,1 1 10 1
/ n / cw
0,01
0,1 1 10 100
/ n 3WL circuit breaker with ETU76B Electronic Trip Unit, S characteristic
curve
3WL circuit breaker with ETU45B and ETU76B Electronic Trip Unit,
L characteristic curve
10000 Further characteristic curves are shown in the manual and the
NSE0_01524a
planning and configuring tool SIMARIS design, or ask your

Opening time [s]
1000 Siemens contact person.

Tolerances for the current settings
100 L: Tripping operations between 1.05 and 1.2 x IR
S: –0%, +20%
I: –0%, +20%
10 G: –0%, +20%
Tolerances for the tripping times
1 L: –20%, +0% for I2t characteristic curve
i S: –0%, +60 ms or –0%, 10% for tripping times greater than 600 ms
I: <50 ms
0,1 1,5 x n ... 0,8 x cs G: –0%, +60 ms or –0%, 10% for tripping times greater than 600 ms
0,01
0,1 1 10 1
/ n / cs
3WL circuit breaker with ETU45B and ETU76B Electronic Trip Unit,
I characteristic curve
1)
Sizes I and II: 100 ... 1200 A
Size III: 400 ... 1200 A.
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Configuration aids
■ Dimensional drawings
Voltage transformers for 3WL air circuit breakers External current transformers for N-conductor without copper
connection pieces
+
S 11
11 12 13 14
Size I, 3WL9111-0AA21-0AA0
60
125 ±1
16
8
NSE0_01103
8,9
R 13,1
96,8
NSE0_01375
51 52 55 58 61 62 65 68 71 72 75 78
40 22
81
260 ±3 87 ±2 R 22
18 51
36
Current transformers for overload protection in the 70
N-conductor 83
External current transformers for N-conductor with copper Size II, 3WL9111-0AA22-0AA0
connection pieces
Size I, 3WL9111-0AA31-0AA0 R 27
131
115
54
NSE0_01376
15
83
65,5
41
55
Ø 13,5
88 51
51 44
95
170
113 3
130
68
24
91
Size III, 3WL9111-0AA23-0AA0

NSE0_00606b
161
97
107
123
R 15
45
NSE0_01377
Size II, 3WL9111-0AA32-0AA0
31
3
30 30 3×10
50,5 160 51
Ø 13,5 184
51 44
Door cutout for operator panel

130
Door cutout with edge protector

170
24
68
91
295
NSE0_00607b
90 131
340
113
Size III, 3WL9111-0AA33-0AA0 Inner dimensions

240
30 30 30 3×10 with edge protector

52
Ø 13,5
NSE0_00164c
51 44
Door cutout for operator panel using the door sealing frame
130
170
24
91
68
Option with/without door interlocking

314
NSE0_00608b
300
120 40
160 123 Ø5,5 3
NSE0_00610d
184
R5 R5
185
140
2
Ø5,5
350
140
180
175
40 120
Dimensions for option with door interlocking Ø5,5

65
1) Mounting surface
2) Center 3WL circuit breaker operator panel
11,5
12
3) 8 mounting holes for door sealing frame 1 21 4
40
4) 3 mounting holes for door sealing frame
Dimensions for option with door interlocking
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Configuration aids
CubicleBUS modules Breaker Data Adapter (BDA Plus)
3WL9 111-0AT2.-0AA0 3WL9 111-0AT33-0AA0
70 86 81,9 38
45,5 19
47,5
94
NSE0_02085
153
6
NSE0_02086
30
Door cutout for operator panel using IP55 protective cover

Protective cover, IP55
400
NSE0_01029c
395
NSE0_01030b
4 x R5
4 x 5,5
340-350
°
85
72
295-300
72
435
68
70
Breaker installation level

341
Mounting surface for circuit Breaker installation
breaker or guide frame 313 level 148
17
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Configuration aids
Size I, up to 2000 A, fixed-mounted version, 3- and 4-pole
Standard version, horizontal connection
21 20
8
NSE0_00611i 14
9
275
19
a
3
327,5
17
4 5 3
18
a
123,5
15
275
NSE0_00620a
150
270 15 5,5
76
300
390 NSE0_00614i 45 60 90 90 90
210 6
230 127
90 90 90 60
Ø13 55
h
3 7
150
110
20
40
NSE0_00617k
139 58
320
410
Vertical connection
h b
Ø13,5
60
3
30
267,5
NSE0_00618i
NSE0_00619a
127,5
113,5
M8 60 90 90 90
128,5
Front connection (single)

47 55 55 55 55
h
Ø13,5
NSE0_00612i
421
3
e
6
h
NSE0_00613c
d
26
c 82 M8 60 90 90 90
Front connection (double hole)
47 55 55 55 55
Ø13,5
40
m
NSE0_00615i
421
3
g
NSE0_00616c
6
f
40
m
14
M8 60 90 90 90
c 82
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Configuration aids
Dimensions in mm
Item number Dimensions

& Grooves (4 mm wide, 5 mm deep) for supporting phase partitions in the system
Auxiliary connector with:
( • SIGUT screw terminals 437
) • Screwless connections 440
• COM15/COM16 462
* Dimension to inside surface of the closed cabinet door 106
+ Fixing points for mounting the circuit breaker in the system (grid dimensions in mm)
4 x M8 screw nut (150) and 4 x 9 (110)
, "Safe OFF" locking device 33.5
- Key operation 60.5
2 Space for cable harness to electrical auxiliary circuit connections 20
Z suffix or breaking capacity X Standard A05, A16 or DC
3 Maximum device height 462 462
5 Mounting space for removal of the arc chutes 541 591
6 Top edge of arc chutes 401 451
789 Safety clearances See below
Connection dimensions in mm
Max. rated circuit breaker current

•  1000 A AC, breaking capacity N and S only
• 1250 - 2000 A AC or breaking capacity H or  2000 A DC
a 10 15 Busbar thickness
b 10 15
c 10 15
d 11 6 Clearance
e 451 461 Clearance
f 34 39 Overhang
g 541 551 Clearance
h 35 Terminal face length
l 80
Safety clearances in mm
SZ I, fixed-mounted version ... from grounded or non-conductive parts ... from live parts IT system
Above 71) At side At rear Above 7 At side 8 At rear 9 Above 7
Operational voltage, breaking capacity Standard arc chutes – 401 mm
500 V AC, N/S 460 0 0 615 20 20 550
500 V AC, H 460 0 0 715 20 20 550
690 V AC, N/S 460 0 0 765 50 125 --
690 V AC, H 460 0 0 965 75 140 --
Operational voltage, breaking capacity High arc chutes – 451 mm (A05, A16 or DC)
690 V AC 515 0 0 965 75 140 5503)
690 V AC + 20% H 515 0 0 1015 100 140 --
1000 V AC, H 515 0 0 1015 100 140 --
1000 V DC 550 0 0 2) 2) 2) --
1) Values for struts, grids and perforated sheets. When using plates with
conductive surfaces: values on request.
2) With insulating shield; for clearance, see "non-conductive parts"
3) Ue = 1000 V with breaking capacity H and Z option Z = A05
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Configuration aids
Size I, up to 2000 A, withdrawable version, 3- and 4-pole
21 382,5
367,5 20
NSE0_00624h
327 350
320 14 260
NSE0_00630i
270
12
NSE0_00621k
3
19
287
275
16
327,5
4 15
5 3
a
275 4
Ø1
69
123,5
150
76
10 10 55 90 90 90 10
13 30 15
40
27
31
10 220 45
210 55 42
300 6
11
12
13
,5
55 55 55 55 13
Ø
j
NSE0_00627
139 68
270 25
320
410
Flat terminals Vertical connection
350
260 350
260
14 j b
55 55 55 55
NSE0_00629i
NSE0_00628i
NSE0_00631i
M
NSE0_00632i
12
60
33
127,5 30
l
267,5
287
287
142,5 26
282,5
3 3
l
69
150
69
121 10 165 10 15 90 90 90
15 90 90 90 Ø13,5
Front connection (single) Front connection (double hole)

350 350
260 260
62,5 55 55 55 55 13,5
62,5 55 55 55 55
13,5
h
NSE0_00622a
NSE0_00625h
m
NSE0_00623b
40
6 6
373
493
403
373
287
287
3
NSE0_00626h
69
34
69
m
15 90 90 90
h
26
11
c 169,5 10 10
14
40
c 169,5
15 90 90 90
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Dimensions in mm

Z suffix or breaking capacity X Standard A05, A16 or DC
( • SIGUT screw terminals (one-part) 465 (446) 515 (496)
) • Screwless connections 468 518
* Dimension to inside surface of the closed cabinet door 58.0
. Fixing holes 9
/ Circuit breaker in connected position 88.5
0 Circuit breaker in test position 121.5
1 Circuit breaker in disconnected position 140.5
4 Guide frame upper edge 460 510

• Up to 1000 A AC, breaking capacity N and S only
• 1250 - 2000 A AC or breaking capacity H
a 10 15 Busbar thickness
b 10 15
c 10 15
d 11 6 Clearance
e 403 413 Clearance
f 34 39 Overhang
g 493 503 Clearance
j 38
l 59
m 80
SZ I, withdrawable versions ... from grounded or non-conductive parts ... from live parts IT system
Above 7 At side At rear Above 7 At side 8 At rear 9 Above 7
Arc chute covers Without1) / with Without/with Without/with Without/with Without/with Without/with Without
Operational voltage, breaking capacity Standard arc chutes – 4 = 460 mm
500 V AC, N/S 460 / 460 0 / 402) 0/0 615 / 480 20 / 100 20 / 14 550
500 V AC, H 460 / 460 0 / 402) 0/0 715 / 480 50 / 50 20 / 14 550
690 V AC, N/S 460 / 460 0 / 402) 0/0 765 / 480 50 / 100 125 / 14 --
690 V AC, H 460 / 460 0 / 402) 0/0 965 / 480 75 / 225 140 / 14 --
Operational voltage, breaking capacity High arc chutes – 4 = 510 mm (A05, A16 or DC)
690 V AC, H 510 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 965 / -- 75 / -- 140 / -- 5503)
690 V AC + 20% H 510 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 1015 / -- 100 / -- 140 / -- --
1000 V AC 510 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 1015 / -- 100 / -- 140 / -- --
2) Value for plates that cover the lateral openings in the guide frame,
0 mm for struts and grids
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Configuration aids
Size II, up to 4000 A, fixed-mounted version, 3- and 4-pole
14
20
NSE0_00633b
19 NSE0_00642
a
17
327,5
275 18 3
a
15 3
275
4 5
150
5,5
76
123,5
NSE0_00636f 45
150
6
270 85 10 210
440 230 127
570
21 90 130 130 130
130 130 130 90

Ø
13
90 30 30
,5
3 7
150
110
3 7
40
20
NSE0_00639k
139 128
460
590
Vertical connection 3200 A AC and 4000 A DC Vertical connection 4000 A AC (terminal face length k = 40 mm)
Ø13,5 b
30
30
NSE0_00640c
85 Nm
NSE0_00641b
30
98 30
3 Ø 13,5
345,5
290
79,5
NSE0_01868a
134,5
100
h
10
113 k
128 M8 90 130 130 130 20
142 M8
200 130 200
162
Ø1 90 90 90 90
3,5
40
h
47
NSE0_00634e
NSE0_00635e
6
421
3
e
c 82 M8
d
90 130 130 130

26

90 90 90 90
Ø1
47 3,5 40
40
m
NSE0_00637e
NSE0_00638d
421
3
g
6
f
40
M8
14
c 82 90 130 130 130
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Configuration aids
Dimensions in mm

• COM15/COM16 462
4 x M8 screw nut (150) and 4 x 9 (110)
Ue, Z suffix or breaking capacity X Standard A05, A15 or C
DC: 600 V DC: > 600 V

• Up to 2000 A AC
• Up to 2000 A DC
• 25004)A AC
• 3200 A AC/4000 A DC
a 10 10 15 30 Busbar thickness
b 15 15 15 30
c 10 10 20 20
d 11 11 6 6 Clearance
e 451 451 461 461 Clearance
f 34 34 39 39 Overhang
g 541 541 551 551 Clearance
m 80 --
SZ II, fixed-mounted version ... from grounded or non-conductive parts ... from live parts IT system
Above1) 7 At side At rear Above 7 At side 8 At rear 9 Above 7
Operational voltage Standard arc chutes – 401 mm
500 V AC 460 0 0 715 50 20 550
690 V AC 460 0 0 1065 100 140 --
300 V DC 495 0 0 2) 2) 2) --
2) 2) 2)
600 V DC 650 0 0 --
Operational voltage, breaking capacity High arc chutes – 451 mm (A05, A16 or DC)
690 V AC, H 510 0 0 1015 100 140 6003)
690 V AC, C 510 0 0 775 100 125 --
690 V AC + 20% H 620 0 0 1015 100 125 --
1000 V AC, H 620 0 0 1015 100 125 --
2) 2) 2)
1150 V AC 620 0 0 --
2) 2) 2)
1000 V DC 615 0 0 --
3WL52 Double high arc chutes – 501 mm (A17)
1)
Values for struts, grids and perforated sheets. When using plates with
2)
With insulating shield; for clearance, see "non-conductive parts"
3)
Ue = 1000 V with breaking capacity H and Z option Z = A05
4)
Does not apply to 3WL5: 3WL5 see dimensions 3200 A AC
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Configuration aids
Size II, up to 4000 A, withdrawable version, 3- and 4-pole
382,5
367,5
NSE0_00646f
327
20 530
14
400
90 90 90 90
NSE0_00643c
NSE0_00652c
9

a

327,5

275

287
4 5 3
275
a
150
Ø14

76
123,5
69
31
40
27 220 45
40 42 10 5545 130 130 130 10
10
10 270

350 55
480 21
Ø13,5 30 30
j
NSE0_00649b
139 138
270 95
460
590
Vertical connection 3200 A AC and 4000 A DC Vertical connection 4000 A AC (terminal face length k = 40 mm)
530
30
400
b
NSE0_00650c
100
j
30
30
315,5
NSE0_01869
100 30
3
287
109,5
290
NSE0_00651b
135
k 4,6 10
10
20
69
177
157 55 45
10 197
172 5545 130 130 130
200 130 200

530 530
400
Ø13,5
400
90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
62,5 40 40 62,5
40
40 40
NSE0_00644c
13,5
NSE0_00647c
m
h
3 3
NSE0_00648d
NSE0_00645d
6 6
373
373
287
287
g
e
26
14
69
69
h
m
f
c 45,1 c 10
40
d
169,5 10 55 130 130 130 169,5 55 45 130 130 130

Flat terminals
400 130
NSE0_00654c
90 40
NSE0_00653a
M
12
33
59
26
287
282,5
3
59
142,5
69
121 10 45 130 130 130 10
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Configuration aids
Dimensions in mm

Ue, Z suffix or breaking capacity X Standard A05, A15 or C
DC: 600 V DC: > 600 V
. Fixing holes 9

• Up to 2000 A AC/2000 A DC
• 2500 A AC
• 3200 A AC/4000 A DC
a 10 15 30 Busbar thickness
b 10 15 30
c 10 20 20
d 11 6 6 Clearance
e 403 413 413 Clearance
f 34 39 39 Overhang
g 493 503 503 Clearance
j 38 --
m 80 --
SZ II, withdrawable version ... from grounded or non-conductive parts ... from live parts IT system
Operational voltage Standard arc chutes – 4 = 460 mm
500 V AC 460 / 460 0 / 702) 0/0 715 / 480 50 / 50 14 / 14 550
690 V AC 460 / 460 0 / 702) 0/0 1065 / 480 100 / 225 30 / 14 --
3) 3) 3)
300 V DC 495 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- --
3) 3) 3)
600 V DC 650 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- --
Operational voltage, breaking capacity High arc chutes – 4 = 510 mm (A05, A16 or DC)
690 V AC, H 510 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 1015 / -- 105 / -- 30 / -- 6004)
690 V AC, C 510 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 775 / -- 100 / -- 30 / --
690 V AC + 20% H 620 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 1015 / -- 100 / -- 140 / -- --
1000 V AC, H 620 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 1015 / -- 100 / -- 140 / -- --
3) 3) 3)
1150 V AC 620 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- --
1000 V DC 615 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 3) 3) 3) --
2) Value for plates that cover the lateral openings in the guide frame,
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Configuration aids
Size III, up to 6300 A, fixed-mounted version, 3- and 4-pole
21
NSE0_00655c 14 20
30
275
19
327,5
4 5 17
18 3
15
30
3
275
123,5
150
NSE00664a
76
270 205 12
680 NSE0_00658h 5,5
890 35 150 45
130 210 210 210 130
210 6
230 127
210 210 210

30 160 15 130
h
Ø13,5
7 3 7 110 (150)
4x Ø11
20
4x M10
NSE0_00661j
139 248
704
914
Vertical connection (terminal face length k = 40 mm)

10
107 10
30
NSE0_00662c
15
3
k
330,5
NSE0_00663a
120
94,5
85 210 210 210

Ø14 142
162 M10
Ø1
3,5 160 160 160 160
47 5050
NSE0_00656d
h
NSE0_00657d
451
421
6 3
h
11
20 82 M10 130 210 210 210

26

160 160 160 160
47 Ø13 5050
,5
40
m
NSE0_00659e
NSE0_00660d
541
3
421
6
34
40
m
14
20 82 M10 130 210 210 210
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Dimensions in mm

• COM15/COM16 462
4 x M10 screw nut (150) and 4 x 11 (110)
Ue, Z suffix or breaking capacity X 690 V AC, H > 690 V AC, A05, or C

k 40
m 80
SZ III, fixed-mounted version ... from grounded or non-conductive parts ... from live parts IT system
Above1) 7 At side At rear Above 7 At side 8 At rear 9 Above 7
Operational voltage Standard arc chutes – 401 mm
500 V AC 460 0 0 515 20 20 450
690 V AC 460 0 0 965 100 125 --
Operational voltage High arc chutes – 451 mm (> 690 V AC, A05 or C)
690 V AC 510 0 0 965 100 125 5002)
690 V AC + 10% H 615 0 0 865 100 125 --
690 V AC + 20% H 615 0 0 865 100 125 --
1000 V AC 615 0 0 865 100 125 --
1150 V AC 615 0 0 3) 3) 3) --
2) Ue = 1000 V with breaking capacity H and Z option Z = A05 or breaking
capacity C
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Size III, up to 6300 A, withdrawable version, 3- and 4-pole
382,5
367,5
NSE0_00668_h
327
14
20
4 5 840
NSE0_00665c 630
160 160 160 160
9
NSE0_00674h
30

327,5

275
465,5
468,5

30
287
275
150
Ø14

76
123,5
69
31
40
27 220 45
10 10 270 160 10 42 57 85 210 210 210
590
800 57

21
30
Ø13
30 30
,5
j
139 260
NSE0_00671h
270 217
704
914
Vertical connection, up to 6300 A Flange connection, up to 4000 A
840 840
630 630
10 704
M
160 160 160 160
NSE0_00676c
20
12
j
NSE0_00672c
NSE0_00675b
Ø14
33
30
l
287
142,5 26
330,5
282,5
NSE0_00673h
124,5
l
94,5
69
24 57 a b b 210 5 30
10 10 121 10 57 85 210 210 210
177 590
197 800 590
704 800
914 914
840 840
NSE0_00670d
NSE0_00667d
630 630
Ø13,5
160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160

13,5
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
40
62,5
62,5
NSE0_00669c
NSE0_00666c
m
h
287
373
493
6
287
373
6
403
14
34
69
m
69
h
40
85 210 210 210 20 10 85 210 210 210

26
20 590 590
169,5
11
169,5 10 57 800 800
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Dimensions in mm

Ue, Z suffix or breaking capacity X  690 V AC, H > 690 V AC, A05, or C
. Fixing holes 9

• Up to 4000 A AC
• 5000 V AC
• 6300 V AC
a 40 40 5 Clearances
b 210 210 245
h 35 -- -- Terminal face length
j 38
l 59 -- --
m 80 -- --
SZ III, withdrawable version ... from grounded or non-conductive parts ... from live parts IT system
Operational voltage Standard arc chutes – 4 = 460 mm
500 V AC 460 / 460 0 / 402) 0/0 510 / 480 20 / 50 14 / 14 460
690 V AC 460 / 460 0 / 402) 0/0 965 / 480 100 / 200 14 / 14 --
Operational voltage, breaking capacity High arc chutes – 4 = 510 mm (> 690 V AC, A05, A16 or C)
690 V AC 510 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 965 / -- 100 / -- 14 / -- 5103)
1000 V AC, H 615 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 865 / -- 100 / -- 14 / -- --
1000 V AC, C 615 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- 865 / -- 100 / -- 14 / -- --
4) 4) 4)
1150 V AC 615 / -- 0 / -- 0 / -- --
1)
Values for struts, grids and perforated sheets. When using plates with
2)
Value for plates that cover the lateral openings in the guide frame,
3)
Ue = 1000 V with breaking capacity H and Z option Z = A05 or breaking
capacity C
4)
With insulating shield; for clearance, see "non-conductive parts"
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Configuration aids
■ Circuit diagrams
Terminal assignment diagram
optional Internal wiring Terminals External wiring

Accessories
(Auxiliary switch S1, S2 = Standard) L / L+ U /U
s c
N / L–
e.g. current transformer in the
star point of power transformer
Remote reset solenoid F7 14 or a summation current
13 transformer 1200 A /1A
G transformer S2 12
G transformer S1 11
N transformer S2 10
Jumper if no N transformer
N transformer S1 9
ext. voltage transformer Com 8 N
ext. voltage transformer L3 7 L3
0 V DC 4
24 V DC input
24 V DC 3
Not available with communication connection "F02" or "F12".
CubicleBUS + 2 Termination resistor,

if no external CB module!
CubicleBUS – 1
1st tripped signaling switch 14
F1, 2
COM15/COM16 module is at position "-X7".
(RESET position) S24
– + OUT
13 COM15/COM16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Open
12 (Option F02/F12)
Y1
Stored energy status indication S21 11
Close
– +
10
Electrical ON button S10 9
Free
L / L+ Us/Uc
– +
8
2nd tripped signaling switch S25 1NO
DPWrite Free
7
Enable
Signaling switch on 6 Tripped signaling switch (optional)

1st auxiliary release S22 5
External
Internal
IN
4
Signaling switch on 3
2nd auxiliary release S23 2
1
14 L / L+
1st auxiliary release F1 "ST" Uc
13 N / L–
12
S1 "NO"
11
10
S1 "NC"
9
Closing coil 8 N / L–
Uc
7 L / L+
6
5
"Ready to close" signal S20
4
S2 "NO"
3
2
S2 "NC"
1
F4 only "quick OFF" 14 EMERGENCY STOP

F4 only "quick OFF" 13 or jumper
2nd auxiliary release: F2 "ST", F3 "UVR", F4 "UVR td" 12 L / L+
Uc
11 N / L–
10
S3 "NO" or S7 "NO"
9
8
S3 "NC" or S7 "NO"
7
6
S4 "NO" or S8 "NO"
5
4
S4 "NC" or S8 "NO"
3
(sw) (br)
Charging motor M 2 L / L+
Uc
opt. motor main switch S12 1 N / L–
NSE0_00605r
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Configuration aids
Example of an overall circuit diagram for 3WL circuit breakers
(3WL1. ..–.....–4GN4–Z C11+ C22 + K07) LSING with undervoltage release "UVR" (F3), with shunt trip "ST"
(F1), with tripped signaling switch (option K07), with auxiliary
Manual / motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy switch 4 NO + 4 NC.
feature, with electrical ON button (option C11), with ready-to-
close signaling switch (option C22), with Electronic Trip Unit
L1 L1
(L+) release (L+)
OFF
contact
ON
-X5.10
-X7.14
-X7.12
-X6.10
-X5.12
-X6.14
-X6.12
-X6.2
-X6.6
-X5.8
-X5.4
-X6.4
-X5.2
-X5.6
-X6.7
-X7.9
5
1
3
-A1 ETU
version L
-S10
S
RESET
electr.
TRIP
I
ON
N N
G
R
-S11 -F5
-S20
-S24
-Q1 -S1 -S2 -S3 -S4

QS P
-T1
M -F3 U<
-Y1 -T2
mech.
ON
-T3
NSE0_01558b
mech. -S12
-F1
OFF
-X5.9
6
2
4
-X6.1
-X5.7
-X5.3
-X6.9
-X6.13
-X6.3
-X5.5
-X6.11
-X7.13
-X5.11
-X8.9
-X5.1
-X8.10
-X6.8
-X6.5
N N
(L-) (L-)
* Short terminals, if no N transformer
Function diagram of 3WL air circuit breaker

-A1 ETU Electronic Trip Unit
F1 -S1/-S2 1st auxiliary switch block (2 NO + 2 NC)
-S3/-S4 2nd auxiliary switch block (2 NO + 2 NC)
F2 -S7 (optional) 2nd auxiliary switch block, S7 (2 NO) can be used
if there is no S3 – S3 and S7 have the same terminal
S20 F3 assignment/mounting location
-S8 (optional) 2nd auxiliary switch block, S8 (2 NO) can be used
F4
if there is no S4 – S4 and S8 have the same terminal
assignment/mounting location
M1
3WL1. ..-.....-...2 (2 NO + 2 NC) S1+S2
Q1 S1 & S2
P 3WL1. ..-.....-...4 (4 NO + 4 NC) S1+S2+S3+S4
S3 & S4 3WL1. ..-.....-...7 (6 NO + 2 NC) S1+S2+S7+S8
3WL1. ..-.....-...8 (5 NO + 3 NC) S1+S2+S3+S8
1
S24 S25
F5 -S10 Electrical ON button
-S11 Internal motor shutdown switch (if spring is tensioned)
Y1 -S12 Motor shutdown switch
(no automatic tensioning of spring)
2 A1 -S20 Ready-to-close signaling switch
T1 -S24 Tripped signaling switch
L
T2 S -F1 1st auxiliary release, shunt release
-F3 2nd auxiliary release, undervoltage release
T3 I
-F5 Tripping solenoid
N N
T4 G -M Motor for "charging energy store"
-P Spring energy store
3 -QS Actuator lever for "charging energy store"
NSE0_01559e
-Q1 Main contacts
-T1/-T2/-T3 Current transformers
-X5/-X6/-X7/-X8 Terminals
-Y1 Closing coil
-R Display and reset button for Electronic Trip Unit
-X8.9/-X8.10 Connection option: external N transformer
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Configuration aids
Example of the mode of operation of Zone Selective Interlocking function in power distribution
SENTRON 3WL SENTRON 3WL SENTRON 3WL

3 3 3
module
module
module
4 4 4
ZSI
ZSI
ZSI
5 5 5
6 6 6 SENTRON 3WL SENTRON 3WL
3 3
module
module
5
6
1
2
3
4
4 4
ZSI
ZSI
5 ZSI module 5
6 6
SENTRON 3WL SENTRON 3WL
3 3
module
module
4 4
ZSI
ZSI
5 5 NSE0_01898
6 6
SENTRON 3WL
SENTRON 3VL SENTRON 3WL Circuit diagram for a Zone Selective Interlocking function with multiple
3 infeed and several outgoing units with 3WL circuit breakers
module
4
ZSI
NSE0_01897
5
6
3VL and 3WL circuit breakers used in various staggered levels

3 3
module
module
5
6
1
2
3
4
4 4
ZSI
ZSI
5 ZSI module 5
6 6
NSE0_01899
SENTRON 3WL

3 3
module
module
4 4
ZSI
ZSI
5 5
6 6
ZSI function: Connection using a tie-breaker, use of 3WL circuit breakers
■ More information
Up-to-date information on the Internet at:
http://www.siemens.com/sentron
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3WL1 Non-Automatic Air Circuit Breakers up to 4000 A (DC)
General data
■ Technical specifications
Size I II
Type 3WL11 20 3WL12 10 3WL12 20 3WL12 40
Rated current In at 40 °C
Main conductor A 2000 ... 1000 2000 4000
Rated operational voltage Ue V DC 1000 ... 600/1000 ... 600/1000 ... 600/1000
(1000 V version, see Catalog LV 10, order code "A05")
Rated insulation voltage Ui V DC 1000 1000 1000 1000
• Main conducting paths kV 12 12 12 12
• Auxiliary circuits kV 4 4 4 4
• Control circuits kV 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Isolating function acc. to EN 60947-2 Yes Yes Yes Yes
• Operation C –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70 –25/+70
• Storage C –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70 –40/+70
Permissible load Up to 40 C A 2000 1000 2000 4000
At rear horizontal main circuit Up to 55 C A 1910 1000 2000 3640
connections Up to 60 C A 1850 1000 2000 3500
(Cu painted black) Up to 70 C A 1710 1000 1950 3250
Power loss at In for symmetrical loads
Withdrawable circuit breakers W 150 280 770 1640
Switching times
• Make time ms 35 35 35 35
• Opening time ms 38 34 34 34
• Electrical make time (through activation solenoid)1) ms 100 100 100 100
• Electrical opening time (through shunt release) ms 73 73 73 73
• Electrical opening time (instantaneous undervoltage release) ms 73 73 73 73
Endurance3)
• Mechanical (without maintenance) Operating cycles 10 000 10000 10000 10000
• Mechanical (with maintenance)2) Operating cycles 15 000 15000 15000 15000
• Electrical (without maintenance) Operating cycles 1000 6000 6000 4000
• 1000 V version Operating cycles 1000 1000 1000 1000
• Electrical (with maintenance)2) Operating cycles 2000 15000 15000 15000
Switching frequency
• 600 V version 1/h -- 60 60 60
• 1000 V version 1/h 20 20 20 20
30° 30° 30° 30°
Dhmax.
= 1 mm
Mounting position
and/or
NSE0_00061a NSE0_00062a NSE0_00927
Auxiliary conductors (Cu) Standard connection = strain-relief clamp
Max. number • Without end sleeve 2 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 2 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16); 1 × 2.5 mm2 (AWG 14)
Auxiliary conductors × • With end sleeve acc. to DIN 46228 Part 2 1 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 1 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16)
cross-section • With twin end sleeve 2 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 2 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16)
(solid/stranded)
Optional connection = tension spring
• With end sleeve acc. to DIN 46228 Part 2 2 × 0.5 mm2 (AWG 20) ... 2 × 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16)
Weights 3-pole • Fixed-mounted circuit breakers kg 43 56 56 64
• Withdrawable circuit breakers kg -- 60 60 68
• Guide frames kg -- 31 31 45
4-pole • Fixed-mounted circuit breakers kg 50 67 67 77
• Withdrawable circuit breakers kg -- 72 72 82
• Guide frames kg -- 37 37 54
1) Make time through activation solenoid for synchronization purposes 2) Maintenance means: Replace main contact elements and arc chutes (see
(short-time excited) 50 ms. Operating Manual).
3)
Further technical specifications on request.
Size I II
Type 3WL11 3WL12
Breaking capacity DC DC
Rated short-time withstand current Icw
0.5 s kA -- --
1s kA 20 351)/302)/253)/204)
2s kA -- --
3s kA -- --
1) 3)
At Ue = 220 V DC At Ue = 600 V DC
2) At Ue = 300 V DC 4) At Ue = 1000 V DC
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Configuration aids
■ Characteristic curves
10000
R= 0.4 ... 1.0 n
R= 2 ... 10 s at 6 R
[s]
1000 R = 0.4 n R = 1.0 n I = 1.25 R ... 4 n
R= 10 s [B]
100 B
2 s [A]
B
A
A
10
1
MIN MAX
I= 1.5
I=
4 n
R
I=1.25 R
0,1
NSE0_01578
0,01
0,1 1 10
/ n
DIGmat S100 characteristic curve
■ Dimensional drawings
DIGmat S100
DIGmat S100 DIGmat S100 drilling pattern
Note:
For dimensional drawings for non-automatic circuit breakers
up to 4000 A (DC), see page 38 to 47.
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Configuration aids
■ Circuit diagrams
L1
AC230
+
N
PE -
DC24
AC230
X1.2 X1.1 X5.2 X5.1

DIGmat S100
Auxiliary power
„Emergency STOP”
+ X4.i1+ X2.1 +
+
Shunt
- X4.i1- (60mV)
DC24 Digital input -
X2.3 -
X4.i2+
X4.i2-
„Automatic RESET”
Digital output
X4.01 X4.01 X4.02 X4.02 X4.03 X4.03 X4.04 X4.04
+ - + - + - + -
12
14
-K1 11 -Q01 1 3 5
Excitation / Alarm
Automatic / Reset
-X6.14 -X5.12
12 14
SENTRON
3WL
-K2 11 -F1 -F3
NSE0_01577a
-X6.13 -X5.11
-Q01 2 4 6
Circuit diagrams of the DIGmat S100 and the 3WL non-automatic air circuit breaker
Application examples of size 2 – non-automatic circuit breakers (DC)

Rated operational Required For 3-pole non-automatic air circuit breakers For 4-pole non-automatic air circuit breakers
voltage series-connected (operational currents up to 4000 A/conducting path) (operational currents up to 4000 A/conducting path)
contact gaps at
rated voltage
Up to 300 V + 10%
NSS0_00539
1-pole, 2-pole 1-pole, 2-pole

2 parallel conducting paths, 3 parallel conducting paths, 2 parallel conducting paths
only with grounded system only with grounded system
Over 300 V + 10%
Up to 600 V + 10%
2-pole, 1-pole, 2-pole

only with grounded system 2 parallel conducting paths,
only with grounded system
Over 600 V + 10%
Up to 1000 V + 10%
(version for 1000 V
required, order with
"-Z" and code A05)
1-pole, 2-pole, 1-pole,
only with grounded system only with grounded system only with grounded system
The connection to the circuit breakers is not dependent on of 1 m from the connecting bars, the circuit breaker can be used
direction and polarity; the circuit diagrams can be adapted at full operational current load.
accordingly.
] Grounded system
If the parallel or series connections are made directly to the
connecting bars, for thermal reasons the continuous load on the  Load
circuit breakers must only be 80% of the permissible operational
current. If the parallel or series connection is made at a distance
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Configuration aids
Application examples of size 1 – non-automatic circuit breakers (DC)
Permissible interconnections
Circuit diagrams for size 1
1000 V DC non-automatic air circuit breakers
Non-grounded system Grounded system

+ (-) - (+) + (-) - (+)
Ground
Load Load
*B,B;;B
■ More information
Up-to-date information on the Internet at:
www.siemens.com/sentron
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Siemens AG Subject to change without prior notice The information provided in this brochure contains merely general
Energy Management PDF (3ZW1012-3WL11-0AC1) descriptions or characteristics of performance which in case of actual
use do not always apply as described or which may change as a result
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of further development of the products. An obligation to provide the
Postfach 10 09 53 Produced in Germany respective characteristics shall only exist if expressly agreed in the
93009 REGENSBURG © Siemens AG 2018 terms of contract. Availability and technical specifications are subject
GERMANY to change without notice.
All product designations may be trademarks or product names of
Siemens AG or supplier companies whose use by third parties for their
own purposes could violate the rights of the owners.
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