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Introduction and Overview
VL Circuit Breaker
This manual is aimed at those who effects of short circuit currents in the Most of the options and accessories are
event of an electrical fault. VL Circuit also common between breakers
want to find out more about the
Breakers feature both thermal providing a seamless means of system
application benefits of magnetic and electronic trip units integration and expansion. Providing
communication capable circuit across the entire product line, assuring efficiency through modularity isn’t
compatibility for virtually any unique. But providing the right
breakers in power distribution application. All of the VL Trip Units are component technology that allows you
systems. It also contains a detailed UL listed for field installation and to send PROFIBUS® or MODBUS® data
measure true RMS current. This type of over your network or the Internet for
guide to commissioning, operating,
measurement ensures the most integrated power management and
accurate means of measuring currents protection is.
in today’s harmonic filled electrical
Options include:
distribution systems.
n Thermal Magnetic Trip Unit (Model
VL Trip Units are available for the
525): Uses a bimetallic element to
Introduction and overview following applications:
have thermal memory
Businesses are becoming increasingly
n Line Protection – time current curves
more intelligent about the way they n Electronic Trip Unit (Model 555):
are matched to protect cables,
consume energy. Industrial and Contains no thermal or magnetic
wiring and non-motorized loads.
commercial energy consumers are element. The 555 uses a waveform
continuously looking for practical and n Motor Circuit Protection – equipped algorithm to simulate thermal
efficient methods of measuring their with adjustable instantaneous short memory allowing for more fine
current usage while simultaneously circuit protection, trip characteristics tuning of time current curves with
minimizing any downtime. At Siemens are designed for optimum protection tighter tolerances.
we understand those needs and we and isolation in combination starter
n Electronic Trip Unit with LCD (Model
have developed products and solutions applications (consisting of a motor
586): Similar to Model 555, the 586
to help our customers exceed their circuit protector, contactor, and
is an electronic trip unit. Unlike the
goals. The real power and benefit of overload relay).
555, the 586 has an LCD display and
modularity begins with our VL Circuit
n Molded Case Switch (MCS) – can be the ability to adjust all the parameters
Breakers. The VL family of breakers is a
used as supply, main or non-automatic (the 555 has some fixed settings)
Siemens design that combined decades
switches without overload
of patented circuit breaker protection
protection. They are fitted with fixed
experience with the latest technology
self-protective instantaneous settings.
in circuit breaker performance,
modularity, and communication. Siemens Efficient solution
VL Circuit Breakers are designed on the VL circuit breaker ratings range from
principal of contact magnetic 30-1600 amperes. Seven frame sizes
repulsion. This allows the current are used to cover the entire range in
limiting effect of the breakers to help order to allow users a common
protect the system components from platform of breakers that are
the thermal and dynamic magnetic interchangeable and reconfigurable.
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Overview of the exchanging data in distributed
peripheral and field devices.
Bus access control enables the
following system configurations to be
Bus Systems A PROFIBUS device can be easily
implemented:
integrated in and connected to n Pure master-slave system
standard automation systems. Many
Communication bus systems are n Pure master-slave system with
major manufacturers of programmable
token passing
used to connect distribution devices control systems offer PROFIBUS-DP
with varying levels of intelligence. master modules. The high transmission n A system combining both types
rates of up to 12 MBaud ensure
With their different structures and Figure 1 shows an example with three
virtually real-time system operation.
master modules and seven slaves. The
mechanisms, certain bus systems are The protocol used by the PROFIBUS-DP three master devices form a logical
designed for highly specific stations supports communication ring. The MAC (medium access control)
between the complex, equal-priority monitors the token, creates the token
applications, while others are better
programmable controllers (masters). in the rampup phase, and monitors
suited for more open applications. Each station completes its communication whether just one token is really
The following section describes bus task within a defined time frame. circulating in the ring.
systems used in various SCADA In addition, straightforward, cyclic and Each slave that communicates
acyclic data exchange is carried out for cyclically via the PROFIBUS-DP is
(supervisory control and data communication between a master and assigned a class one master. Cyclic data
acquisition) systems. the simple peripheral devices (slaves) exchange is carried out to the standard
assigned to it. DP profile (DPV0).
A class one master is mainly used for
PROFIBUS-DP achieves this using a bus
PROFIBUS automation tasks. In addition to cyclic
access control mechanism comprising a
PROFIBUS-DP is an open, standardized, data exchange, a class one master can
central token passing procedure
multi-vendor field bus system. also establish an acyclic
between the active stations (masters)
Standardized to DIN (E) 19424 Part 3 / communication connection to its
and a central master-slave procedure
EN 50170, it is ideally suited to fulfill slaves, which enables it to use the
for exchanging data between the
the stringent requirements for extended slave functionality.
active and passive stations.
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A class two master is particularly Communicating with sender has started sending, it checks
that the message it has sent is not
suitable for commissioning, diagnosis,
and visualization tasks. In addition to
the Circuit Breaker corrupt. If the message is not changed,
the send operation continues.
the class one master, it is connected to
Ethernet
the PROFIBUS-DP and can access slaves If the sender detects that its data is
Industrial Ethernet is a high-
and exchange data using acyclic corrupt, another sender must have
performance network that conforms to
services (providing the slaves allows already started sending data. In this
IEEE 802.3 (ETHERNET). The highly
this). case both senders abort their
successful 10Mbit/s technology, which
respective send operations.
Acyclic data transmission is carried out has been used for over a decade, and
via DPV1. The existing PROFIBUS the new 100Mbit/s technology (Fast After a random time has elapsed, the
standard has been extended to include Ethernet to IEEE 802.3U) in sender restarts the send operation.
DPV1 with a number of additional conjunction with Switching Full Duplex This is known as CSMA/CD and, as a
functions. This enables the slave to be and Autosensing enable the required “random” access procedure, does not
reparameterized during operation, for network performance to be adapted to guarantee a response within a certain
example, an acyclic data transmission different requirements. The time frame. This largely depends on
to be carried out. DPV1 also allows appropriate data rates are selected as the bus load, which means that real-
data to be read directly from the slave required because complete time applications cannot yet be
by a class two master, even though this compatibility enables the technology implemented with Ethernet.
is still logically connected to a class to be implemented on a step-by-step
MODBUS
one master. Both DPV1 and DP basis.
MODBUS is an open, serial
standard transmission takes places
Used in 80% of networks, Ethernet is communications protocol based on a
across one line.
currently the best of its kind in LAN master-slave architecture. Since it is
Acyclic data transmission can be used environments. very easy to implement on any kind of
when an operator control and serial interface, it can be used in a
Ethernet does not function according
monitoring system, such as WinCC, is wide range of applications. MODBUS
to a master-slave principle. All the
implemented. The PC used with an comprises a master and several slaves,
stations have equal priority on the bus,
integrated PROFIBUS-DP interface card whereby communication is controlled
which means that any station can be
then takes on the role of the class two exclusively by the master. MODBUS
the sender or receiver. A sender can
master, from which the data records features two basic communication
only send on the bus if no other station
are transmitted via DPV1 and new mechanisms.
is sending at that time. This is due to
values set, for example, if the tripping
the fact that the stations are always
current value is changed. Cyclic data
“listening in” to find out whether any
exchange between the circuit breaker
messages are being sent to them or
and the PLC continues as normal.
any senders are currently active. If a
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n Question/answer (polling): The MODBUS protocol was originally
The master sends an inquiry to developed for networking control
a station and waits for a response systems, and is often used for
connecting input/ output modules to a
n Broadcast: The master sends a
central PLC. Due to the low
command to all the network stations,
transmission rate of 38.4 kBaud max.,
which execute the command
MODBUS is recommended for
without confirmation
applications with a low number of
The messages enable process data stations or low response time
(input/ output data) to be written and requirements.
read from the slaves either individually or
in groups.
The data can either be transmitted in
ASCII or as a package in RTU format.
MODBUS can be used over a wide
range of RS485 physical bus, a twisted,
shielded two-wire cable with
terminating resistors.
a TCP gateway provided by Siemens advanced power quality meters (PAC4200 shown)
b PC with WinPM.Net Power monitoring and management system
c COM21
d VL Circuit Breaker with model 586 LCD ETU
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VL Information
Brief Description of the VL Circuit Breaker
♦ - Adjustable setting
● - This feature is included
□ - Feature is not included.
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Transferable Data Table 2: Transferable Data
All the available data is read from the List ETU 555 ETU 586
trip unit and made available on the bus
Switching on or off (in conjunction with
via the connection. This option
a motorized operating mechanism)
provides a direct communication link
between the VL and PROFIBUS DP or Delete Local Trip Memory
Modbus RTU. The VL circuit breaker Delete alarm and tripping operation buffer
must be equipped with a communication-
enabled ETU for connection to COM20/
Delete max. measured values
COM21. Table 2 provides an overview
Delete maintenance information
of the transferrable data of COM20 ON or OFF status
and COM21: Tripped signals
COM20(PROFIBUS)/ Tripped signals with cause of tripping
COM21(MODBUS) Module operation, tripping current and time stamp
PROFIBUS Module COM20
Alarm (e.g. overload)
With the COM20, the VL circuit breaker Alarm with Timestamp
can exchange data via PROFIBUS DP Max. phase current of a phase
with two masters simultaneously, e.g. Phase currents with min./
class 1 master and class 2 master. This max. only max. only
max. value and time stamp
facilitates the use of parameterization
Read/write to LCD ETU read only
tools, diagnostics tools, operator
control and monitoring systems (e.g. Read ETU
WinCC) for the VL. Number and type of LSIG tripping operations
MODBUS Module COM21 Operating hours
The COM21 module enables the VL Type of trip unit: LSIG
circuit breakers to be connected to any Current sensor rating
MODBUS master network. Serial no. of the trip unit
If security considerations demand it, it Software version of the trip unit
is possible to lock control/write access
to the circuit breaker via hardware and
Time synchronization
software using a hardware wire jumper
(WE terminal).
All important events receive a time HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
stamp from the integral clock (time Will cause death or serious injury.
stamp for tripping operations (TripLog),
no time stamp for alarms
(WarningLog), no time stamp for
Zone selective Interlock
maximum values (Tstamp)), to enable
tracing of the precise course of a fault,
Field Bus write enable
for example. The clock can be
synchronized with the clock of the Stored Energy Operator
automation system by means of a Or Motor Operator
simple mechanism. LED for device status Device Address plug
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Pin Configuration
The auxiliary and alarm switches are
The COM20/COM21 must be supplied
not wired to COM20/COM21, but direct
with 24 V DC for operations and this
to the ETU, and the communication
must be applied to the terminals A2
status is forwarded to the modules.
(ground) and A1 (+). This voltage is
looped-through via the communication Figure 4 shows the principle of the
cable to the ETU (trip unit) of the VL connection between the COM20/
breaker such that this is also operated COM21 and a VL including the LEDs
when the main contacts are open. and the PROFIBUS write protection
Without this supply the ETU would not DPWriteEnable.
be able to communicate diagnostics
information, such as the reason for the
last tripping operation if there is no
internal supply.
VL Circuit Breaker
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PROFIBUS Installation Guide If this is not the case, no settings can Table 3: Communication Cables
The COM20 must be installed in be written to the module and the LCD Available for Order
accordance with the installation ETU. In addition, operation of the
guidelines for PROFIBUS DP published motorized operating mechanism via 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
COMKIT3
by PROFIBUS International (PI, www. PROFIBUS/MODBUS is not possible. for DG, FG frames
profibus.com). Of primary importance
Communication connection to the ETU
here are equipotential bonding and 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
The ON/OFF position (auxiliary switch), COMKIT4
shielding. for JG, LG frames
and the triggered signal (alarm switch)
PROFIBUS/MODBUS Write Protection of the switch are signaled via the
In real applications in power wiring of the ETU. The auxiliary and 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
COMKIT5
distribution, it is necessary to disable alarm switches are supplied with the for MG, NG, PG frames
write access via PROFIBUS temporarily communication cable kits. Details may
or permanently, during maintenance be found in the installation instructions 3.0 m (9.8 ft)
COMKIT6
work, for example. of the respective COMKITS. for DG, FG frames
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Table 4: COM20/COM21 Technical Data (continued)
Setting of the communication
address of the side box
TEST/RESET button ZSI function test
Reset of the side box back to the
start sequence
10-pin system interface for
Front
connecting the addressing plug
System interface
RJ45 socket for communication link
Bottom
to ETU
Connection of PROFIBUS DP cable via
terminal connection A, B (max. 1.5
PROFIBUS DP interface (COM20)
MBaud) or 9-pin SUB-D socket
(max. 12 MBaud)
Connection of the MODBUS cables
MODBUS interface (COM21) via terminal connection A, B or 9-pin
SUB-D socket
VS in accordance with DIN EN 61131-2
Operating voltage 24 V DC
0.85 ... 1.2 x VS
Power consumption 1.2 W
Current consumption VS = 24 V DC Max. 50 mA
Rated insulating voltage VI 300 V (pollution degree 3)
Rated peak withstand voltage VImp 4 kV
Number
Relay outputs for controlling a
motorized operating ON duration
mechanism (3VL9x00-3Mx00) Rated short-circuit capacity
for VL160x and VL160-VL1600
Specified short-circuit protection
Output ZSI OUT - Output for Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI); max. 8 circuit breakers
1 input with its own supply (24 V DC) from the device electronics for the
WE function (write protection for PROFIBUS DP/Modbus RTU)
Inputs (binary) H signal VIn: 15...30 V; IIn: Typically 5 mA for 24 V
L signal VIn: 0...5 V; IIn: Typically 0.75 mA for 5 V
ZSI IN - Input for Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI); max. 20 circuit breakers
Tightening torque 0.8...1.2 Nm
Solid 1 x 0.5...4 mm2; 2 x 0.5...2.5 mm2
Finely stranded with end sleeve 1 x 0.5...2.5 mm2; 2 x 0.5...1.5 mm2
Conductor cross-sections
AWG cable (solid) 1 x AWG 20 to 12; 2 x AWG 20 to 14
1 x AWG 20 to 14;
AWG cable (finely stranded)
2 x AWG 20 to 16
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COM20 / COM21 - LED definitions
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COM20 / COM21 - LED definitions
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ZSI
Zone Selective Interlocking
Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI) is a This means each level of the circuit the resulting delay times for standard
breaker receives another time delay time grading become larger.
method which allows two or more
(tsd) that rises in the direction of the
circuit breakers to communicate with By shortening the break time, the ZSI
incoming supply. Tripping of the circuit
function significantly reduces stress in
each other so that a short circuit or breakers that are further removed from
the event of a short-circuit and/or
the short-circuit is thus delayed and
ground fault will be cleared by the ground fault.
the circuit breaker closest to the short-
breaker closest to the fault with a circuit is given time to switch the Note - The ZSI function is only effective
short-circuit off. in the case of short-time-delayed
minimum time delay. The primary
short-circuit protection (S) up to the
goal of ZSI is to limit stress on the ZSI function
level of the preset maximum short-
ZSI offers selectivity with an extremely
distribution system by clearing a time-delayed short-circuit protection. If
short delay time (tZSI) regardless of
the short-circuit current exceeds this
fault in the shortest time without the number of grading levels and the
permissible maximum value, the short-
location of the fault in the distribution
sacrificing coordination. The circuit current is so great that
system in the short-time-delayed S
instantaneous tripping of the circuit
benefits of ZSI are lower potential range and G range of the trip
breaker always takes place in order to
characteristic.
costs of system damage due to the protect the system.
reduced time to clear faults and S range = short-time- COM20/COM21
delayed short- => tZSI = 50 ms To use the ZSI function with the VL
increased uptime because
circuit protection Circuit Breaker, the external
coordination is not sacrificed. G range = ground communication module COM20
=> tZSI = 100 ms
fault protection (Profibus DP) or COM21 (Modbus RTU)
Time Selectivity
and an ETU or LCD ETU with
One method of achieving this aim in The benefit of ZSI becomes apparent
communication capability must
the short-circuit or ground fault is with increases in the number of
be used.
time selectivity (see Figure 5). grading levels in meshed networks as
Technical Data:
Operating voltage
20.4 / 28.8
min./max. (V)
Current consumption
50 mA
max. (mA)
Automatic resetting of the
3s
outputs after a maximum of
Shortest time that blocking
signal is pending at the 100 ms
outputs LV
Typical tripping time
80 ms
including all delays approx.
Maximum number of
switches that can be 20
connected to ZSI IN
Maximum number of
switches that can be 8
connected to ZSI OUT
Maximum cable length
400 m
with 2 x 0.75 mm2
Power losses typ. [W] 1.2
45 / 106 /
Dimensions W/H/D (mm)
86
Figure Example of Figure COM20 Device Detail
5 6 Weight (kg) 0.28
Time Selectivity
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Operating Principle Example Short-circuit at SC2:
If the COM20/COM21 module is used in This shows ZSI wiring and the set delay Q1 and Q4 establish that a short-circuit
a distribution system comprising of times in a mixed system with WL and VL has occurred; Q6 does not. For this
several levels, each circuit breaker reason, Q4 does not receive a blocking
Short-circuit at SC3:
affected by a short-circuit communicates signal from Q6, but provides a blocking
Circuit breakers Q6, Q4, and Q1
with the circuit breaker directly signal for Q1. This information tells Q4
establish that a short-circuit has
downstream, to ascertain whether the that it is closest to the short-circuit and
occurred. Q6 blocks Q4 by means of
short-circuit also occurred in the next trips with a delay of tS = 50 ms instead
the ZSI signal and, as a result, Q1 too,
level below: of tsd = 150 ms. Time saved = 100 ms.
so that they do not trip in 50 ms. Since
n If the short-circuit did occur in the Q6 does not receive a blocking signal Short-circuit at SC1:
downstream level, the upstream from a subordinate circuit breaker, it is Only Q1 establishes that a short-circuit
circuit breaker delays tripping to responsible for interrupting the short- has occurred and does not receive a
ensure that the circuit breaker circuit as quickly as possible. If this blocking signal from a subordinate
directly upstream of the short-circuit does not take place, because the circuit level. For this reason, it trips after tZSI
has enough time to interrupt the breaker is no longer operational due to = 50 ms. Time saved = 250 ms.
short-circuit an overcurrent, Q4, as a backup, trips
The ZSI function can be used for short-
after the time-discriminating response
n If the circuit breakers in the circuits between the phases (S), with
time of 150 ms.
downstream level do not report a respect to ground (G), or for both
short-circuit, the short-circuit simultaneously (S+G).
occurred between the two levels in
question. In this case, one of the two
upstream circuit breakers interrupts
the short-circuit once the
programmed delay time of
tZSI = 50 ms has elapsed.
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Connectivity Table 5: COM20/COM21 ZSI Connectivity
Both COM20/COM21 support ZSI Terminal
functionality. The ZSI functionality is Connection Connection
compatible to the current existing ZSI Only for special applications; Allows complete ZSI-functionality in systems with
TIE BRKR ( + / - )
function of the WL circuit breaker as bus-couplers without additional components
well as the current VL COM10/COM11. ZSI IN ( + / - ) ZSI-modules of lower-level circuit-breakers
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Profibus Profile for VL
A wide range of options are available Figure 8 shows a chart of the different Communication with a PROFIBUS-DP
communication options. A class 1 Class 2 Master
for integrating VL circuit breakers
master is the “configuration master,” PCs with PROFIBUS-DP cards are usually
in SCADA systems. which transmits either the settings class 2 masters.
New users will appreciate the from the GSD file to the slave during
Communication with a class 2 master
start-up.
straightforward and quick start-up always takes place via DPV1.
Another advantage of a joint
options, while experienced users Integration with the GSD file
communication profile is that the same
The current version of the GSD file for
software can be used for the
the VL circuit breakers can be
automation systems, PCs, and operator
downloaded from the Service and
control and monitoring software (e.g.
Support Homepage:
WinCC, STEP 7). The profile is based on
Communication Options
the PROFIBUS profile for low voltage 1. Navigate to Service and support
The PROFIBUS COM20 module acts as
switchgear (LVSG) of the PROFIBUS (http://support.automation.siemens.com)
an interface between the circuit
user organization (order no. 3.122)
breakers and the information 2. Enter “sentron gsd” in the area
environment. A joint device master file Communication with a PROFIBUS-DP “Search for product information” and
(GSD) can be used for integration in Class 1 Master select “GO.” In the search result, the
PROFIBUS-DP systems for all VL circuit A class 1 master is the “configuration file “3WL_3VL.zip” contains all the
breakers. A distinction between master,” which, during start-up, necessary files.
individual breakers and/or frame determines the mode that the slave is
The device parameters are configured
ratings cannot and does not have to be to use for communication. In most
using a configuration tool, which is
drawn. Of course, with an identical cases, a class 1 master is a PLC, such as
available with every PROFIBUS-DP
PROFIBUS-DP profile, the circuit a SIMATIC S7 with a PROFIBUS-DP
master. If you are using a SIMATIC S7 as
breaker that is addressed can be interface.
the master, this is the HWConfig tool
accurately identified (e.g. device
It is possible to integrate an additional provided with the SIMATIC STEP7
description order number, inspection
communication system at any point in package. If you are not using a SIMATIC
date, etc.).
time, with DPV1 and read or write data S7, configuration can be carried out, for
records acyclically. example, with COM PROFIBUS,
depending on the master.
PROFIBUS DP Connection as
Configuring
communication with S7V1 slave*
VL Circuit Breaker
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Installing the GSD Following this, the VL is available for Creating a master system
If the GSD file that contains the generic further configuring in the HW catalog To create a DP master system using the
station description of the circuit under “PROFIBUS DP\Other field HWConfig editor:
breaker has not yet been installed, this devices\Switchgear”.
n Assign a master address between
must be integrated in advance into the
Example 1-125 (e.g. 11)
configuring tool.
The figure below shows the
n Select the required transmission rate
You integrate the GSD file into the configuration tool of STEP7 HW Config
(e.g. 1.5 Mbit/s)
SIMATIC development environment with which both the automation
with the hardware configuration editor system of S7 and its fieldbuses can be n Select the PROFIBUS-DP profile
“HW Config” as follows: configured. To insert a VL circuit
Note - Depending on the PROFIBUS-DP
breaker, either a CPU with integral
1. Open the “Hardware” object in the configuration, you may need to make
PROFIBUS DP interface or a PROFIBUS
SIMATIC Manager further settings in the master system.
DP CP card in the rack must be configured
2. From the “Options” menu, choose and assigned to PROFIBUS DP.
“Install New GSD ...”.
3. Select the source and the file
“Siem80C0.gs*”. The place holder
“*” represents the relevant language
index, g = German, e = English.
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Inserting and addressing the slave If the properties are to be changed,
First, select “SENTRON WL/VL” in the select the slave and choose
“Hardware Catalog” and drag it to the “Properties-DP slave.”
master system.
Note - The settings on the “Hex
Note - When the ‘SENTRON WL/VL’ slave Parameterization” tab do not need to
is selected, only a machine-readable be considered here. The PROFIBUS DP
product designation number (e.g. addresses 0 and 126 cannot be
3WL9111-0AT15- 0AA0) is displayed assigned. Address 0 is intended for the
for information purposes. This does not PG (class 2 master) and 126 is used
affect the system function. You then predominantly for startup purposes or
have to select a basic type, which you is also frequently used as the address
can confirm with OK. To run the slave of DP slaves as delivered. Through Figure Selecting the preset
on PROFIBUS-DP, you still have to integration with the GSD file, the VL is 10 configuration
assign and set a unique address on always incorporated as a DP standard
this PROFIBUS-DP line. slave. It is optionally possible to
transfer additional data via DPV1 and,
for example, to change parameters.
Figure Setting the input address and the output address of the S7
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The three communication paths
This concept enables you to get started quickly and simply with PROFIBUS DP communication
with VL circuit breakers. The figures below show the three possible communication paths that
enable you to get started simply and quickly and allow you to adapt to complex applications.
Figure 13 Path 1
Figure 14 Path 2
Figure 15 Path 3
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Setting the PROFIBUS Address When downloading parameters with a Changing the PROFIBUS address
for the COM20 Module new address, these are adopted and via PROFIBUS DP
The PROFIBUS-DP address is stored in activated and thus the connection with Note - To change the PROFIBUS DP
the COM20 PROFIBUS-DP module on Switch ES Power is immediately address using Switch ES Power, you
the circuit breaker. The system is interrupted. The slave can be accessed must first ensure that the current
shipped with the default address 126. under the new address from now on. address (e.g. 126 at initial startup) has
All the stations on the PROFIBUS-DP Switch ES Power must be restarted. only been assigned once. For this
must have a unique address, which reason, all new modules must never be
The address is set or changed via the
means that a new address must be connected simultaneously to PROFIBUS
“addressing plug” (3UF7910-0AA0).
assigned when the PROFIBUS-DP DP, because otherwise all modules
For this, the addressing plug is
modules are commissioned. with the same address will be
connected with the COM20 (above the
overwritten. It is therefore necessary
If there is no cyclic data exchange with PROFIBUS interface) and the TEST/
for the new modules to be connected
a class 1 master, the changed address RESET key on the COM20 is pressed for
to PROFIBUS DP gradually and each
becomes effective immediately. In the approximately 3 seconds. As soon as
addressed individually.
case of Switch ES Power this manifests the address has been transferred, the
itself as follows: PROFIBUS LED flashes and the
addressing plug can be removed again
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Proceed as follows to change Figure 16 shows how the PROFIBUS connected to a class 1 master. The
the address: address and the content of the cyclic address is changed immediately.
From the “Switching device” menu data traffic can be set with the help of
Changing the Address Via DS160
select “Online Open”. Switch ES Power.
The PROFIBUS-DP address of the
1. A dialog box then opens in which Changing the address via STEP7 appropriate slave is located in data set
you can select, via the relevant (Set_Slave_Address) 160 at byte position 5. This can not
application access point and the The COM20 PROFIBUS module only be read but also changed by
selected PROFIBUS DP interface, the supports the PROFIBUS-DP function writing to DS160; in other words, the
currently effective PROFIBUS Set_Slave_Add. This class 2 master address can be changed by triggering a
DP address of the slave whose function can be used to change the single command to write to DS160
address is to be changed. 126 must address of a PROFIBUS-DP slave. The acyclically in the PLC user program.
be selected on the new COM20. address can be changed either in the
SIMATIC Manager (e.g. Switch ES
2. Click on OK to load all parameters
Power) or in HWConfig in the STEP7
including the communication
software package.
parameters from the device into
Switch ES Power where they can To change the address, choose the
be changed. “Assign PROFIBUS address” option in
the “Target system” menu in either of
3. In the tree on the left side, select
the programs. A window is then
the point “Communication” and
displayed that enables you to change
select the desired new address in
the DP salve addresses once the
the drop-down field.
system has recognized the stations
4. In the “Target System” menu, select that are connected.
the entry “Load in Switching
The address can only be changed in
Device”. This transfers all
the Wait_Prm status; in other words,
parameters currently displayed in
the slave must not be cyclically
Switch ES Power to the circuit breaker.
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PROFIBUS Profile
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Selecting the basic type first defines The content can be reconfigured or the Property Byte (PB)
the quantity of data and, therefore, the default values changed using the BDA In each of the basic types, the assigned
length of the message. or Profibus DP configuration software data blocks are followed by the
(e.g. Switch ES Power). accompanying property bytes. Each data
The key circuit breaker data can now
block has its own property byte.
be transmitted without the need to Basic Type 2
make any additional settings. The Basic type 2 comprises 8 data blocks, The property byte provides additional
status of the circuit breaker is the same which are pre-assigned for a VL breaker information on the accompanying data
for all three basic types. This with the Metering Function. Not all of block. Although it does not have to be
information field is 2 bytes in size and the voltages are transmitted in full, analyzed, it may contain important
will be explained in more detail later. only the main values are transmitted, information for the application. A
In line with the status field, the basic which is sufficient in most cases. property byte is also available for each
types comprise between 4 and 14 data data point in the DPV1 data records. If
Basic Type 3
blocks, which are all pre-assigned. the content of one or more data blocks
With basic type 3, the 14 data blocks
in the cyclic message is replaced, the
The format for all the pre-assigned are assigned measured values. This
property byte is adapted automatically.
measured values is a one-word integer. basic type has also been pre-assigned
Property bytes can be used to
This must be interpreted in Motorola in such a way that it is only practical to
determine whether a value is available.
format, which can be regarded as the use it with the VL with a metering
“standard” for PROFIBUS-DP. function if the pre-assigned values are
not modified. As described above,
Basic Type 1
however, basic type 3 can be selected
In line with the 2-byte status
and the pre-assigned measured values
information, basic type 1 comprises
that are not available (e.g. phaseto-
four data blocks. These are pre-
phase voltage) can be replaced by
assigned in such a way that they are
maintenance or parameter data as
designed for use with a VL circuit
required. The pre-assigned data can be
breaker without the Metering Function.
replaced with any information that is
The most important phase currents are
no more than 2 bytes long. All the
transmitted here.
other values are ”cast,” or, truncated
This preassignment can be changed
and adapted so that only the 2 least
if necessary.
significant bytes are transmitted.
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Table 6: Basic Type 1 Tabe 8: Basic Type 3
Data Data
Byte Definition Default Point Byte Definition Default Point
0/1 Binary status info Binary status info 0/1 Binary status info Binary status info
2/3 Data block 1 Current in phase 1 380 2/3 Data block 1 Current in phase 1 380
4/5 Data block 2 Current in phase 2 381 4/5 Data block 2 Current in phase 2 381
6/7 Data block 3 Current in phase 3 382 6/7 Data block 3 Current in phase 3 382
Max. current in phase under Max. current in phase under
8/9 Data block 4 374 8/9 Data block 4 374
highest load highest load
10 PB of data block 1 PB of current phase 1 10 / 11 Data block 5 Current in neutral conductor 375
11 PB of data block 2 PB of current phase 2
12 / 13 Data block 6 Phase-to-phase voltage L12 197
12 PB of data block 3 PB of current phase 3
14 / 15 Data block 7 Phase-to-phase voltage L23 198
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Binary Status Information in the Table 10 contains a description of The output data of the class 1 master is
Cyclic Channel the binary status information in the identical in all three basic types. The
The binary status information in the cyclic frame. control bytes in the direction of the
cyclic channel is transmitted each time switch are always 2 bytes in length.
Control bytes
data is exchanged. The status The switch can be switched on and off,
All three basic types contain a 2-byte
information is always identical and trips acknowledged, and memory
block with the most important binary
always transmitted at the start of the contents reset via these control bytes.
information for controlling the circuit
data message, irrespective of the basic For all controllers, it is sufficient to set
breaker. This is transferred with each
type that has been selected. The the relevant bits for 0.5 to 5 seconds
frame. The three basic types differ in
binary status information comprises because setting of the outputs is edge-
the scope and content of the data
two bytes (not one word, that is, the triggered. Following this, these control
reported by the circuit breaker to the
bytes do not have to be reversed bits must be reset to avoid subsequently
class 1 master (e.g. PLC) with each
so that they can be displayed in triggering any undesired actions.
Data_Exchange. From the perspective
Motorola format).
of the PLC, this data is by definition Table 11 contains a description of the
input data. control bytes for the VL.
Table 10: Binary Status Information in the Cyclic Frame Table 11: Control Bytes for the VL
Byte Bit Value Meaning for VL Byte Bit Value Meaning for VL
0..3 Status of the circuit breaker 0..3 Switching the VL
0 Not Ready 0 Not defined (no action)
2/3 1 OFF 0/1 1 Switch OFF
n
2 ON N 2 Switch ON
3 Switch has tripped 3 Not defined (no action)
7 Overload Warning Present A currently active tripping operation is
2
acknowledged and reset
n+1 2 Delete tripping and event log
Reset all minimum/maximum value
3
memories
Reset all maintenance information
6
and counters which can be reset
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SYNC and FREEZE The SYNC control command enables The FREEZE control command enables
The PROFIBUS-DP features the control users to synchronize the outputs on the user to “freeze” the input data of
commands SYNC (synchronize outputs) several slaves simultaneously. When the DP slaves. If a FREEZE command is sent
and FREEZE (freeze inputs) to enable control command SYNC is received, the to a group of DP slaves, all of these
data exchange to be coordinated. A DP addressed DP slaves switch the data slaves simultaneously freeze the
master with the appropriate from the last Data_Exchange message signals currently present at their
functionality can send the SYNC and/or from the DP master in their transfer inputs. These can then be read by the
FREEZE control commands (broadcast buffer to the outputs. This enables DP master. The input data in the DP
messages) to a group of DP slaves output data to be activated slaves is not updated until a new
simultaneously. For this purpose, the DP (synchronized) simultaneously on FREEZE command has been received.
slaves are arranged in SYNC and FREEZE several DP slaves. The UNSYNC control
The UNFREEZE control command
groups. A maximum of 8 groups can be command cancels the SYNC mode of the
cancels the FREEZE mode of the
created for a master system. Each DP addressed DP slaves.
addressed DP slaves so that they
slave, however, cannot be assigned to
The DP slave then resumes cyclic data resume cyclic data transmission with
more than one group. SFC11 DPSYNC_
transmission, that is, the data sent the DP master. The input data is
FR is used to trigger the control
from the DP master is immediately immediately updated by the DP slave
commands from the S7 user program.
switched to the outputs. and can then be read by the DP master.
Not every master supports this function.
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Note that once a DP slave has been breakers to the correct time. This is Diagnostic Message
restarted or is started for the first time, carried out as follows: By requesting the diagnostic data, the
it does not switch to SYNC or FREEZE DP master checks at start-up whether
First import the current time from the
mode until it has received the first SYNC the DP slave exists and is ready to be
PLC to each circuit breaker. To do so,
or FREEZE command from the DP master. parameterized. The diagnostic data
send data set 68 with the current
from the DP slave comprises a diagnos-
The VL circuit breaker supports both system time to all the circuit breakers
tic data part defined in EN50170 and
SYNC and FREEZE mode. via the acyclic DPV1 channel services.
specific DP slave diagnostic informa-
At this point, the time does not have to
Time Synchronization tion. The DP slave uses the diagnostic
be precisely accurate because it will be
Each VL circuit breaker is equipped data to report its operating status
corrected during synchronization.
with an internal clock integrated in the (PROFIBUS-DP) to the DP master and, in
COM20 PROFIBUS-DP module. The sys- Shortly before 30 minutes have elapsed the event of a diagnosis, the reason for
tem time cannot be buffered during a (29:50), a SYNC command is sent to all the diagnostic message. A DP slave can
power failure. the devices in question. The bit for report a local diagnostic event to the
synchronizing the clocks (bit 7 of byte 1 DP master via the layer-2 message pri-
This internal clock must be set
of the control byte) is then set (29:55). ority “high prio” of the Data_Exchange
accurately and synchronized with all
With millisecond accuracy, a SYNC response message in layer 2. The DP
other devices in the system so that if
command is sent again on the half hour master then requests the diagnostic
several trips occur, the source of error
(30:00). In this way, the clocks for all data from the DP slave for analysis. If
can be identified. For example, the
the devices within the SYNC group are no current diagnostic events are pres-
saved messages and the minimum/
rounded up or down to the half hour. ent, the Data_Exchange response mes-
maximum values are also assigned a
Synchronization is not carried out on sage is “low prio.” The diagnostic data
time stamp and saved. Without an
the hour because clocks that are fast of a DP slave can be requested at any
accurate system time in the COM20,
would then be one hour ahead of time by a DP master without necessar-
events could only be assigned time
clocks that are slow.An UNSYNC ily reporting diagnostic events.
stamps by a connected PLC with
command must then be sent and the
limited accuracy.
synchronization bit (bit 7 of byte 1 of
To ensure that an accurate time stamp the control byte) reset so that data
is provided in conjunction with all the exchange can continue. This procedure
other circuit breakers, the clock in each should be carried out regularly on a
device must be synchronized time-controlled basis, for example, by
periodically with the other circuit GPS in an S7.
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Diagnostic Message for S7 Stations Table 12 explains the structure of the
Diagnostics-capable modules in distrib- diagnostics of the circuit breaker.
uted peripheral devices can report
Diagnostics of the VL Circuit Breaker
events, such as a partial station failure,
wire breakage in a signal module, The following messages are available:
periphery channel shortcircuit/ over-
n There are no diagnostic messages
load, or a load voltage supply failure,
using a diagnostic alarm. With an n The COM20 is out of service
incoming and outgoing diagnostic
n The communication connection
alarm, the organizational block for
between COM20 and VL has
diagnostic alarm OB82 is called by the
been interrupted
CPU operating system. If a diagnostic
alarm occurs and OB82 is not pro- Diagnostic interrupt in S7 and S7V1
grammed, the CPU switches to the operating mode
STOP status. If the VL breakers are configured using
the object manager, they are activated
A failure (incoming event) or restoration
in operating mode S7V1. A diagnostic
(outgoing event) of a DP slave is reported
message here does not automatically
by the operating system of the S7 CPU
result in execution of OB 82.
via OB86. If OB86 has not been
Diagnostic interrupts are not
programmed, the S7 CPU switches to
supported. The diagnostic information
the STOP status if an event occurs.
can be read by the slave at any time
using SFC 13.
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MODBUS Communication
Communication with the VL Breaker
parity bit
stop bit
1 VWRSELW
1 SDULW\ELW
8 GDWDELWV
data bits Read 2 registers (4 bytes)
0x02 Number of registers (low)
8GDWDELWVVWDUWELWGDWDELWVVWRSELWVಯ1ಯ
data bits: 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 parity bit, 2 stop bit (“8N2”)
Signal status “1”
6LJQDOVWDWXV
Table 14: Function 03 Response from Node
6LJQDOVWDWXV
Signal status “0” Bytes Name of Byte Description
VWDUWELW
8 data bits
bit
• Address: 126
• Baud rate: 19200 bps
• Parity: None
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Note
Function “16 – Write value Summary of exception messages responds with an exception message.
buffer area” With the exception of broadcast The exception code in this exception
This command can be used to write message frames, the requestor expects message indicates the cause of
complete data areas or complex data to receive a response. There are four the problem.
types and transfer them to the value possible events that can occur
The exception message contains two
buffer area. following a request:
fields which differ from a normal
Request to node 1. The node receives the request response:
The system time area for without communication errors and
• Field for function code: In a normal
communication modules COM16 was can process the request, so the
message the node repeats the
chosen for this example. normal response is sent by the node.
requested function code. In an
The command below sets the time of 2. The node does not receive the exception message the most
the circuit breaker (system time) to the request because of a communication significant bit indicates that an error
following date and time: error. The node does not send a has occurred (= addition of 0x80).
• Wednesday. May 27, 2009, response. The master should install This information enables the master
11:15:30:000 a TIMEOUT for such situations. to interpret the error code in the
next field.
Note - The time of communication 3. The node receives an invalid request
module COM21 is located in a different (parity or CRC). Once again no • Field for data: In a normal response
area, so the command would have to response is sent. The master should the content is dependent on the
be changed accordingly: install a TIMEOUT for such situations. function code. In exception
• Register start address: 0x142A messages only the error code is
4. The node receives a request which it
returned. This contains the reason
cannot process (e.g. reading a non-
for/status of the exception message.
existent output or value range). It
Table 15: Function 16 Request to Node Table 17: Example of Exception Messages
Bytes Name of Byte Description Bytes Name of Byte Description
0x07 Node address MODBUS address 7 0x07 Node address MODBUS address 7
0x10 Function code “16 – Write value buffer area” Function code + Error code +
0x83
0x44 Register start address (high) Write from system time error code (0x80) “03 – Read value buffer area”
0x02 Register start address (low) DS 68 (0x44); Offset 2nd register 0x02 Error code 02 - Illegal address
0x00 Register number (high) Number to be written
0x04 Register number (low) Register (4 - system time only)
0x08 Number of bytes Number of data bytes (8)
Table 18: Error Code for Exception Messages
0x09 Data byte 1 (low) -> year
Register 1 Code Name Explanation
0x05 Data byte 2 (high) -> month
0x27 Data byte 3 (low) -> day The function code received in the request
Register 2 0x01 Illegal function
0x11 Data byte 4 (high) -> hour is an illegal function for the node
0x15 Data byte 5 (low) -> minute
Register 3 The data address received is not in a legal
0x30 Data byte 6 (high) -> second 0x02 Illegal address
address range for the node
0x00 Data byte 7 (low) -> . . .
Register 4
0x04 Data byte 8 (high) -> . . . A value transferred in the request is not in
0x03 Illegal value
the legal range for the node
Table 16: Function 16 Response from Node An unknown error occurred during pro-
0x04 Node error
cessing of the request at the node
Bytes Name of Byte Description
0x07 Node address MODBUS address 7 The request is being processed and a certain
0x10 Function code “16 – Write value buffer area” processing time is required. This message is
0x05 Confirmation
0x44 Register start address (high) Write from system time used to prevent a timeout error and to allow
0x02 Register start address (low) DS 68 (0x44); Offset 2nd register processing of the request to be completed
0x00 Register number (high) Number to be written
0x04 Register number (low) Register (4 - system time only) The node is still processing and the
0x06 Node busy request is rejected. A new request will
0x CRC check code “low” Check calculation value (CRC16)
have to be sent when the node is not busy
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Modbus Data Library Tables
Table 19: Trip Unit Data
Modbus Register Bit Data Data / Trip Unit
Register Name Format Addr. Description Units ETU555 ETU586
5000 Circuit Breaker Status UINT16 0,1 Circuit Breaker Position Always read as a 1 RO RO
2,3 Circuit Breaker State 0 = Not initialized
1 = Circuit Breaker OFF
2 = Circuit Breaker ON
3 = Circuit Breaker TRIPPED
4,5,6 Reserved
7 Overload Warning 0 = Warning not active
1 = Warning active
8,9 Reserved
10 Write Protect 0 = Writes not allowed
1 = Writes allowed
11 Trip Unit Mode 0 = Normal mode
1 = Arc Flash mode
12, Trip Function 0 = no trip
13, 1 = Long Time
14 2 = Instantaneous
3 = Short Time
4 = Ground Fault
5 = Thermal
15 Reserved
5001 RMS Current Phase A UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
5002 RMS Current Phase B UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
5003 RMS Current Phase C UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
5004 RMS Maximum Current UINT16 0..15 Between phase A, B, C Amps RO RO
5005 Neutral Current UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
5006 Ground Fault Current UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
5007 Trip Unit Warnings BOOL 0..15 0x0001 = Overload RO RO
0x0002 = Overload Neutral
0x0040 = Ground Fault
5008 Trip Current UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
5009 Trip Phase UINT16 8..15 0 = Phase A RO RO
1 = Phase B
2 = Phase C
3 = Neutral
4 = Ground Fault
(0 sent when data cleared)
Trip Unit Status 0..7 0 = Not initialized
1 = Ok
2 = EEPROM Error
3 = RAM Error
4 = ROM Error
15 = Thermal warning
5010 ZSI Settings & Status UINT16 8..15 0 = Short Time Off & Ground Fault Off RO RO
1 = Short Time On & Ground Fault Off
2 = Short Time Off & Ground Fault On
3 = Short Time On & Ground Fault On
16 = ZSI Input Active
32 = ZSI Output Active
Reserved 0..7
5011 Overload Status UINT16 8..15 0 = No overload NA RO
1 = Phase A overload
2 = Phase B overload
3 = Phase C overload
4 = Phase N overload
Prealarm Status 0..7 0 = No pre-alarm
1 = Phase A pre-alarm
2 = Phase B pre-alarm
3 = Phase C pre-alarm
4 = Phase N pre-alarm
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Table 19: Trip Unit Data (continued)
Modbus Register Bit Data Data / Trip Unit
Register Name Format Addr. Description Units ETU555 ETU586
5012 Breaker State BOOL16 8..15 0x01 = Circuit Breaker OFF RO RO
0x02 = Circuit Breaker ON
0x04 = Circuit Breaker TRIPPED
Trip Function 0..7 0x00 = No Trip
0x01 = Long Time Trip
0x02 = Instantaneous Trip
0x04 = Short Time Trip
0x08 = Ground Fault Trip
0x80 = Thermal Trip
5013 Maximum Current Phase UINT16 8..15 Number Maximum Phase 0 = Phase A RO RO
(refers to register 0001-0003) 1 = Phase B
2 = Phase C
3 = Neutral
4 = Ground Fault
Reserved 0..7 Always read as a 1
5014 Average Current UINT16 0..15 Between phase A, B, C Amps RO RO
(refers to register 0001-0003)
5015 Averge Current Demand UINT16 0..15 Sub-interval = 1 minute Amps RO RO
Period = 15 minutes
5016 Current Unbalance UINT16 8..15 Percent current unbalance between A, B, C 0 - 200 % RO RO
Max Unbalance Current 0..7 Maximum % current unbalance 0 - 200 %
(Stored in nonvolatile memory) between A, B, C
5017 Max Average Current UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
(Stored in nonvolatile memory)
5018 Max Neutral Current UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
(Stored in nonvolatile memory)
5019 Max Ground Fault Current UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
(Stored in nonvolatile memory)
5020 Max Phase Current UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
(Stored in nonvolatile memory)
5021 Max Current Demand UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RO
(Stored in nonvolatile memory)
5022 Communication Errors UINT16 8..15 COM21 error 0 = no Error RO RO
1 = Error
0..7 ETU communication error 0 = Communication valid RO RO
1 = No communication detected
between COM21 and ETU
5023 Flags BOOL16 0..15 Flag Indication for bus-Master 0x0001 = Cyclic Data RO RO
(Data Information Changed) Information changed 0x0002 = Protection Settings
0x0004 = Diagnostic/Counters
0x0008 = TripUnit Configuration
0x0010 = TripLog
0x0020 = SideBox Settings
0x0040 = SideBox Description
0x0080 = Trip Unit Identification
0x0100 = SideBox Identification
(COM21clears flag for block
when any register in the block is read)
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Table 20: Trip Unit Protection Settings
Modbus Register Format Bit Data Data/Units Trip Unit
Register Name Addr. Description ETU555 ETU586
5040 Continuous Current Setting UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RW
5041 Long Time Delay Setting UINT16 0..15 Sec x 10 RO RW
5042 Instantaneous Pickup Setting UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RW
5043 Short Time PickUp Setting UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RW
5044 Short Time Delay Setting UINT16 0..15 Sec x 1000 RO RW
0 sent when data not valid
5045 Short Time Delay Mode UINT16 8..15 0 = I2t Off RO RW
1 = I2t On
0 sent when data invalid
Ground Fault Delay Mode 0..7 0 = I2t Off
1 = I2t On
0 sent when data invalid
5046 Ground Fault PickUp Setting UINT16 0..15 Amps RO RW
0 sent when data invalid
5047 Ground Fault Delay Setting UINT16 0..15 Sec x 1000 RO RW
0 sent when data invalid
5048 Reserved UINT16 8..15 RO RO
ZSI Settings 0..7 0x00 = ZSI Disabled
0x11 = Short Time (in & out)
0x12 = Ground Fault (in & out)
0x13 = ST & GF (in & out)
0x21 = Short Time (out only)
0x22 = Ground Fault (out only)
0x23 = ST & GF (out only)
5049 Reserved UINT16 0..15 NA NA
5050 Reserved UINT16 8..15 RO RW
Thermal Memory 0..7 0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
5051 Pre Alarm Enable UINT16 8..15 0 = Disabled RO RW
1 = Enabled
Short Time Enable 0..7 0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
5052 Pre-Alarm Pickup Setting UINT16 0..15 % of the Continuous 80-100% * 10 RW
Current Setting 0 sent when data not valid
5053 Ground Fault Type UINT16 8..15 0 = Ground Return RO RW
1 = Residual
Reserved 0..7
5054 Instantaneous Enable UINT16 8..15 0 = Disabled NA RW
1 = Enabled
Ground Fault Alarm Enable 0..7 0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
5055 Ground Fault Alarm Setpoint UINT16 0..15 Amps NA RW
5056 Ground Fault Alarm Delay UINT16 0..15 Sec x 1000 NA RW
0 sent when data invalid
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Table 20: Trip Unit Protection Settings (continued)
Modbus Register Format Bit Data Data/Units Trip Unit
Register Name Addr. Description ETU555 ETU586
5554 Instantaneous Enable UINT16 8..15 0 = Disabled NA WO
1 = Enabled
Ground Fault Alarm Enable 0..7 0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
5555 Ground Fault Alarm Setpoint UINT16 0..15 Amps WO
5556 Ground Fault Alarm Delay UINT16 0..15 Sec x 1000 WO
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Table 23: Sidebox Trip Log
Modbus Register Name Format Bit Data Data / Trip Unit
Register Addr. Description Units
ETU555 ETU586
5100 Trip Log #1 UINT16 8..15 Year 0x00…0x99 RO RO
(most recent trip)
0..7 Month 0x01…0x12
5101 UINT16 8..15 Day of Month 0x01…0x31
0..7 Hour 0x00…0x23
5102 UINT16 8..15 Minute 0x00…0x59
0..7 Seconds 0x00…0x59
5103 UINT16 8..15 Low Byte of Not Used
Milliseconds
4..7 High Bits of Not Used
Milliseconds
0..3 Day of Week 1 = Sunday
2 = Monday
3 = Tuesday
4 = Wednesday
5 = Thursday
6 = Friday
7 = Saturday
5104 UINT16 0..15 Type of Trip 1 = Long Time Trip
2 = Instantaneous Trip
3 = Short Time Trip
4 = Ground Fault Trip
5 = Reserved
6 = Neutral Trip
8 = Thermal Trip
5105 UINT16 0..15 Reserved
5106 Trip Log #2 UINT16 8..15 Year 0x00…0x99 RO RO
0..7 Month 0x01…0x12
5107 UINT16 8..15 Day of Month 0x01…0x31
0..7 Hour 0x00…0x23
5108 UINT16 8..15 Minute 0x00…0x59
0..7 Seconds 0x00…0x59
5109 UINT16 8..15 Low Byte of Not Used
Milliseconds
4..7 High Bits of Not Used
Milliseconds
0..3 Day of Week 1 = Sunday
2 = Monday
3 = Tuesday
4 = Wednesday
5 = Thursday
6 = Friday
7 = Saturday
5110 UINT16 0..15 Type of Trip 1 = Long Time Trip
2 = Instantaneous Trip
3 = Short Time Trip
4 = Ground Fault Trip
5 = Reserved
6 = Neutral Trip
8 = Thermal Trip
5111 UINT16 0..15 Reserved
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Table 23: Sidebox Trip Log (continued)
Modbus Register Name Format Bit Data Data / Trip Unit
Register Addr. Description Units
ETU555 ETU586
5112 Trip Log #3 UINT16 8..15 Year 0x00…0x99 RO RO
0..7 Month 0x01…0x12
5113 UINT16 8..15 Day of Month 0x01…0x31
0..7 Hour 0x00…0x23
5114 UINT16 8..15 Minute 0x00…0x59
0..7 Seconds 0x00…0x59
5115 UINT16 8..15 Low Byte of Not Used
Milliseconds
4..7 High Bits of Not Used
Milliseconds
0..3 Day of Week 1 = Sunday
2 = Monday
3 = Tuesday
4 = Wednesday
5 = Thursday
6 = Friday
7 = Saturday
5116 UINT16 0..15 Type of Trip 1 = Long Time Trip
2 = Instantaneous Trip
3 = Short Time Trip
4 = Ground Fault Trip
5 = Reserved
6 = Neutral Trip
8 = Thermal Trip
5117 UINT16 0..15 Reserved
5118 Trip Log #4 UINT16 8..15 Year 0x00…0x99 RO RO
0..7 Month 0x01…0x12
5119 UINT16 8..15 Day of Month 0x01…0x31
0..7 Hour 0x00…0x23
5120 UINT16 8..15 Minute 0x00…0x59
0..7 Seconds 0x00…0x59
5121 UINT16 8..15 Low Byte of Not Used
Milliseconds
4..7 High Bits of Not Used
Milliseconds
0..3 Day of Week 1 = Sunday
2 = Monday
3 = Tuesday
4 = Wednesday
5 = Thursday
6 = Friday
7 = Saturday
5122 UINT16 0..15 Type of Trip 1 = Long Time Trip
2 = Instantaneous Trip
3 = Short Time Trip
4 = Ground Fault Trip
5 = Reserved
6 = Neutral Trip
8 = Thermal Trip
5123 UINT16 0..15 Reserved
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Table 23: Sidebox Trip Log (continued)
Modbus Register Name Format Bit Data Data / Trip Unit
Register Addr. Description Units
ETU555 ETU586
5124 Trip Log #5 UINT16 8..15 Year 0x00…0x99 RO RO
(oldest trip)
0..7 Month 0x01…0x12
5125 UINT16 8..15 Day of Month 0x01…0x31
0..7 Hour 0x00…0x23
5126 UINT16 8..15 Minute 0x00…0x59
0..7 Seconds 0x00…0x59
5127 UINT16 08..15 Low Byte of Not Used
Milliseconds
4..7 High Bits of Not Used
Milliseconds
0..3 Day of Week 1 = Sunday
2 = Monday
3 = Tuesday
4 = Wednesday
5 = Thursday
6 = Friday
7 = Saturday
5128 UINT16 0..15 Type of Trip 1 = Long Time Trip
2 = Instantaneous Trip
3 = Short Time Trip
4 = Ground Fault Trip
5 = Reserved
6 = Neutral Trip
8 = Thermal Trip
5129 UINT16 0..15 Reserved
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Table 25: Sidebox Settings and Status
Modbus Register Name Format Bit Addr. Data Description Data/Units Trip Unit
Register ETU555 ETU586
5160 COM21 MODBus UINT16 8..15 1 - 126 RW RW
Address (default: 126)
Reserved 0..7
5161 Baud Rate 8..15 1=2400 Baud RW RW
2=4800 Baud
3=9600 Baud
4=19200 Baud (default)
5=38400 Baud
Parity UINT16 0..7 0=No Parity
1=Odd Parity
2=Even Parity (default)
5162 System Time UINT16 8..15 Year 0x00…0x99 RW RW
0..7 Month 0x01…0x12
5163 UINT16 8..15 Day of Month 0x01…0x31
0..7 Hour 0x00…0x23
5164 UINT16 8..15 Minute 0x00…0x59
0..7 Seconds 0x00…0x59
5165 UINT16 8..15 Low Byte of Milliseconds Not Used
4..7 High Bits of Milliseconds Not Used
0..3 Day of Week 1 = Sunday
2 = Monday
3 = Tuesday
4 = Wednesday
5 = Thursday
6 = Friday
7 = Saturday
5166 Com21 Status UINT16 8..15 0 = Not initialized RO RO
1 = Ok
2 = EEPROM Error
3 = RAM Error
4 = ROM Error
5 = Peripheral Error
15 = Thermal warning
Bus Write Enable 0..7 Write Protect Input on 0 = Writes not allowed
COM21 1 = Writes allowed
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Table 27: Trip Unit Identification
Modbus Register Name Format Bit Data Data/Units Trip Unit
Register Addr. Description ETU555 ETU586
5240 Trip Unit Serial Number UCHAR8 8..15 Character #1 RO RO
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #2
5241 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #3
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #4
5242 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #5
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #6
5243 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #7
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #8
5244 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #9
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #10
5245 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #11
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #12
5246 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #13
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #14
5247 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #15
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #16
5248 Trip Unit Software Version UCHAR8 8..15 V (0x56) Character #1 RO RO
UCHAR8 0..7 0 (0x30) Character #2
5249 UCHAR8 8..15 6 (0x36) Character #3
UCHAR8 0..7 . (0x2E) Character #4
5250 UCHAR8 8..15 Major Version Character #5
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #6
5251 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #7
UCHAR8 0..7 . (0x2E) Character #8
5252 UCHAR8 8..15 Minor Version Character #9
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #10
5253 UCHAR8 8..15 Spaces (0x00) Character #11
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #12
5254 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #13
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #14
5255 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #15
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #16
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Table 28: Sidebox Identification
Modbus Register Name Format Bit Data Description Data/Units Trip Unit
Register Addr. ETU555 ETU586
5260 COM21 Serial Number UCHAR8 8..15 Character #1 RO RO
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #2
5261 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #3
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #4
5262 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #5
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #6
5263 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #7
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #8
5264 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #9
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #10
5265 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #11
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #12
5266 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #13
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #14
5267 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #15
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #16
5268 COM21Software Version UCHAR8 8..15 Checksum Character #1 RO RO
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #2
5269 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #3
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #4
5270 UCHAR8 8..15 Spaces (0x00) Character #5
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #6
5271 UCHAR8 8..15 0 (0x30) Character #7
UCHAR8 0..7 7 (0x37) Character #8
5272 UCHAR8 8..15 . (0x2E) Character #9
UCHAR8 0..7 Major Version Character #10
5273 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #11
UCHAR8 0..7 Character #12
5274 UCHAR8 8..15 . (0x2E) Character #13
UCHAR8 0..7 Minor Version Character #14
5275 UCHAR8 8..15 Character #15
UCHAR8 0..7 Space (0x00) Character #16
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