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Busbar accessories

■ Overview
3RV1 Circuit-Breakers

Busbar adapters
The circuit-breakers are moun-
ted directly with the aid of bus-
bar adapters on busbar
systems with 40 mm and 60 mm
centerline spacing, in order to
save space and to permit
infeed times and costs to be
cut.
Busbar adapters for busbar
systems with 40 mm centerline
spacing are suitable for copper
busbars with a width of 12 mm
to 15 mm, while those with 60
mm centerline spacing are sui-
table for widths of 12 mm to
30 mm. The busbars can be
4 to 5 mm or 10 mm thick.
The circuit-breakers are snap- SIRIUS circuit-breakers and load feeders with busbar adapters snapped
ped onto the adapter and con- onto busbars
nected on the line side. This nsb0056h
prepared unit is then plugged
directly onto the busbar system,
and is thus connected both
mechanically and electrically at
the same time.
Refer to page 2/10 for busbar
adapters for specific circuit-
breakers and accessories.
Further busbar adapters for
snap-mounting direct-on-line
starters and reversing starters,
as well as additional accesso-
ries such as line terminals and
outgoing terminals, busbar cop-
per, etc., can be found under
„Distribution and Busbar
Systems“

Insulated 3-phase busbar systems

3-phase busbar systems pro-
vide an easy, timesaving and
straightforward means of fee-
ding a series of adjacent 3RV1
S00, S0 and S2 circuit-breakers
which are snap-mounted on a
standard mounting rail.
The busbars are suitable for
between 2 and 5 circuit-brea-
kers. However, any kind of
extension is possible by clam-
The circuit-breakers are supp- 3-phase busbar system, size S00
lied via appropriate line-side 3RV19 15-5A
terminals.
3RV19 15-1CB
3-phase busbar systems are
safe against finger touch. They rotated
are designed for any short cir- through
180°
cuit stress the load side of con-
nected circuit-breakers might
be subject to.

NSB01073c
ping the tags of an additional
busbar (rotated through 180°)
underneath the terminals of the 3RV19 15-5B
respective last circuit-breaker. 3-phase
busbar system, size S2
Different sized circuit-breakers 3RV19 15-6AB
3RV19 35-5A 3RV19 35-1C
cannot be clamped together
due to the different fixing 3RV19 35-1A 3-phase busbar system, with example for combining
sizes S00 and S0
dimensions. Special connec-
tors are available for connecting 3RV19 25-5AB
3-phase busbars for S0 circuit- 3RV19 15-1AB 3RV19 15-5DB
breakers to busbars for S00 cir- 3RV19 15-1CB
cuit-breakers.
NSB01075a

Busbars with larger modular

NSB01074a

spacing can be used for circuit-

breakers with laterally mounted
accessories.
3RV19 35-6A

3RV19 15-6AB

3-phase busbar system for Cage Clamp connection

3-phase busbar systems are 3-phase busbar system for Cage Clamp connection, size S00
also available for S00 circuit-
breakers with Cage Clamp con- 3RV19 15-1CA
nection.
Infeed via commonly available
terminal blocks.
NSB01076a

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Busbar accessories

■ Dimension drawings
3RV19 15-1. . 3-phase busbar
for S00 and S0 circuit-breakers, modular spacing 45 mm
for 2 circuit-breakers 3RV19 15-1AB
for 3 circuit-breakers 3RV19 15-1BB
for 4 circuit-breakers 3RV19 15-1CB
for 5 circuit-breakers 3RV19 15-1DB
13
NSB 00055b

21
64
45
83 108
128
173
218

3RV19 15-2. . 3-phase busbar

for S00 and S0 circuit-breakers, modular spacing 55 mm
for 2 circuit-breakers with accessories 3RV19 15-2AB
for 3 circuit breakers with accessories 3RV19 15-2BB
for 4 circuit breakers with accessories 3RV19 15-2CB
for 5 circuit-breakers with accessories 3RV19 15-2DB
13
NSB 00056b
21
64

55
108

93
148
203
258

3RV19 15-3. . 3-phase busbar

for S00 and S0 circuit-breakers, modular spacing 63 mm
for 2 circuit breakers with accessories 3RV19 15-3A
for 4 circuit breakers with accessories 3RV19 15-3C
NSB 01092b
13
21
64

63
101
108

227

3RV19 35-1. . 3-phase busbar

for S2 circuit-breaker, modular spacing 55 mm
for 2 circuit-breakers 3RV19 35-1A
for 3 circuit-breakers 3RV19 35-1A
for 4 circuit-breakers 3RV19 35-1C
15
31

96

55
NSB00057b

111
166

165
221

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Busbar accessories

■ Dimension drawings
3RV19 35-3. . 3-phase busbar
for S2 circuit-breaker, modular spacing 75 mm
for 2 circuit breakers with accessories 3RV19 35-3A
for 3 circuit breakers with accessories 3RV19 35-3B
for 4 circuit breakers with accessories 3RV19 35-3C
15

31

96
75

NSB00058b
121

166
196
271

3RV19 15-5. 3-phase line-side terminals 3RV19 25-5AB 3-phase line-side terminal
3RV19 15-5A 3RV19 15-5B
connection from above, connection from below, connection from above,
size S00 sizes S00 and S0 size S0
a) 3RV1. 1 19 mm
44 24
3RV1. 2 23 mm
NSB00059a

44
14 14 54
92

NSB01093a
73

25
NSB00060b

71
14 14 a

114
44 31

3RV19 35-5A 3-phase line-side terminal 3RV19 15-5DB Connector

for circuit-breaker size S2 For connecting a 3-phase busbar for
circuit-breakers of the size S0
(left) to size S00 (right)
112 13
55
NSB 00062c
NSB00061b

21
34

64
91

108

42,5
81
161

3RV19 15-1.. 3-phase busbar for Cage Clamp

3RV19 15-1BA, 3RV19 15-1CA for Cage Clamp
173
128
45 79
11

87
133
NSB01094a

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Rotary operating mechanisms

■ Overview
Door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms
Circuit-breakers with a rotary When the cubicle door is closed, unintentional access. This lock reclosing with up to 3 padlocks.
operating mechanism can be the operating mechanism is can be defeated by the mainte- Once again, inadvertent ope-
mounted in a cubicle and ope- coupled. When the circuit-brea- nance staff. In OFF position, the ning of the door is impossible.
rated externally by means of a ker is switched on, the coupling rotary operating mechanism can
door-coupling rotary operating is locked, thus preventing be secured against
mechanism.
3RV19 26-0K Door coupling rotary mechanism 3RV19 26-2B Door coupling rotary mechanism, heavy duty

NSB01078

NSB01079
Remote-controlled motorized operating mechanisms
3RV1 circuit-breakers are In "AUTOMATIC" position, the the circuit-breaker after 1 se- Reset function
manually operated switching circuit-breaker is switched via cond at the latest. On voltage
devices. They automatically trip electrical commands. The mini- failure during the switching ope- The RESET button on the motori-
in case of an overload or short mum period of switching com- ration it is ensured that the cir- zed operating mechanism
circuit. Intentional, remote-con- mands must be 100 ms. The cuit-breaker remains in On or Off resets a possibly installed
trolled tripping is possible by motor-driven remote-controlled position. signalling switch 3RV19 21-1M.
means of a shunt release or an mechanism closes
undervoltage release. Reclo-
sing is only possible directly at
the circuit-breaker.
The remote-controlled motori-
zed operating mechanism al-
lows the circuit-breakers to be
opened and closed by electri-
cal commands. This enables a
load or an installation to be iso-
lated from the power system or
reconnected to it from an ope-
rator panel.
If the circuit-breaker is tripped
as a result of overload or short-
circuit, it will be in tripped posi-
tion. For reclosing the motor-
driven remote-controlled moto-
rized operating mechanism
must first be set manually or
electrically to 0 position (electri-
cally via OFF command). Then
it can be reclosed.
The remote-controlled motori-
zed operating mechanism is
NSB00007

available for circuit-breakers of

size S2 (In max. = 50 A) and size
S3 (In max. = 100 A) that are de-
signed for control voltages of
AC 230 V or DC 24 V. The cir-
cuit-breaker is fitted into the re-
mote-controlled motorized ope-
rating mechanism as shown in
the block diagram.
In "MANUAL" position, the cir-
cuit-breaker in the motor-driven
remote-controlled mechanism
can still be switched locally.

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Rotary operating mechanisms

■ Circuit diagrams
Typical circuits
3RV1 circuit-breaker with 3RV19 36/3RV19 46 remote-controlled
motorized operating mechanism
US
~ ~
- +

1
O 2
M
3
4
5

L I T
v

NSB00024a

■ Dimensional drawings
3RV19 26-0. Door coupling rotary mechanism
3RV19 26-0B
3RV19 26-0C
short shaft4), for circuit-breaker sizes S0, S2, S3
66
45 19 15
1 ... 4 1) Lockable in 0 position, with shack-
le diameter max. 8 mm
34,5 1)
2) Mounting with screw cap
3) Supplied with a shaft length of
330 mm; adaptable by shortening
of the shaft.
NSB 01089b

4) Supplied with a shaft length of

5 130 mm; adaptable by shortening
2) of the shaft.
max. 327
33 17 5) Grounding terminal 35 mm2 and
min. 55
bracket for 330 mm shaft.

3
4)
24,3

22,5
NSB01107

max. 130
min. 45

3RV19 26-0K
3RV19 26-0L
long shaft (with bracket)3), for circuit-breaker sizes S0, S2, S3
66
16 45 19 15
1 ... 4
34,5
1)
NSB 01090b

5
2)
max. 327
5) 33 17
min. 55

3
3)
24,3

22,5
NSB01108

max. 330
min. 45

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Rotary operating mechanisms

■ Dimension drawings
3RV19 . 6-2. Door coupling rotary mechanism for heavy duty
3RV19 26-2., 3RV19 36-2., 3R19 46-2.
for sizes S0, S2 and S3
Drilling template, door Drilling template, base
G J
NSB01091a

65
75

B
A

40
6

max. 341
D E F 62 14 H C
min. 42

Type Size Dimensions

A B C d E f g h j
3RV19 26-2 S0 125 111 50 77 112 50 27 9 42
3RV19 36-2 S2 170 144 60 87 162 50 27 10 47
3RV19 46-2 S3 194 180 60 100 187 48 25 10 53

max. 330
min. 11 mm without shaft
min. 31

Remote-controlled motorized
operating mechanisms
3RV19. 6-3AP0
for sizes S2 and S3
5 112
NSB00044

a) 3RV19 36-3AP0 211 mm

3RV19 46-3AP0 236 mm
SI EMENS

RESET I>
I

0
182
224

MANUAL
AUTOMATIC REVISION

87 a)
148

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Mounting accessories

■ Overview
Solder pin connections Terminals for "Combination Motor Controller Type E" to UL 508
Solder pin connections are The 3RV10 circuit-breaker for The terminal block 3RT19 46- 3RV19 28-1H
available for the main contacts motor protection is approved 4GA07 must be used for size

and for the transverse auxiliary
switch of S00 circuit-breakers.
The prepared connecting parts
are clamped into the upper
and lower screw terminals of
the circuit-breakers, allowing
the latter to be soldered to a
printed-circuit board.
3RV19 18-5
according to UL 508 as "Combi-
nation Motor Controller Type E".
As of 16. 07. 2001, UL 508
demands at line-side of the
device used for this purpose an
increased clearance and cree-
page distance (1" or 2").
Here, the terminal block 3RV19
28-1H must be used for size S0.
The block is simply screwed to
the basic unit.
NSB01379a
S3. The standard box terminal is
to be replaced by this terminal
block.
According to CSA, these termi-
nal blocks can be omitted when
the device is used as "Combina-
tion Motor Controller Type E".
3RT19 46-4GA07

NSB01380a
Basic units of size S2 are
already compliant with new
clearance and creepage
distance requirements.
NSB01077

■ Dimension drawings
3RV19 18-5. solder pin connection
3RV19 18-5A
3RV19 18-5B
13,4 13,1
12
45 5 59 5

2
9

8,4

14,4 14,4
103

97,4

8,4
NSB00041

49
14,4 14,4

Terminals for "Combination Motor Controller Type E" to UL 508

3RV19 28-1H 3RT19 46-4GA07
45 74 70
10
27
72

84
121

168

NSB 01228

NSB 01229

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Enclosures and front plates
■ Overview
Enclosures
For installing individual circuit-
breakers of the sizes S00
(In max. = 12 A), S0 (In max. =
25 A) and S2 (In max. = 50 A),
moulded-plastic enclosures for
wall or flush mounting are
available in various dimensi-
ons. The enclosures for wall-
mounting are designed for
degree of protection IP 55.
The flush mounting enclosures
also conform with degree of
protection IP 55 at the front (the
flush-mounted section com-
plies with IP 20).
All enclosures are equipped
with N and PE terminals.
Respectively at the top and bot-
tom, the device is equipped
with 2 knock-out cable entries
for cable glands.
Enclosure for wall mounting
Front plates
Circuit-breakers are frequently
required to be actuated in any
enclosure. Front plates equip-
ped with an actuating
Front plate for size S00
2/42
Corresponding premoulded ca-
ble entries are also available at
the rear side. There is a knock-
out for indicator lights, which
are available as accessories, on
top of the enclosure.
The narrow enclosure can
accomodate a circuit-breaker
without accessories, with trans-
verse and lateral auxiliary
switch, while wide enclosures
and enclosures for S2 circuit-
breakers also provide space for
a laterally mounted auxiliary
release. The installation of a cir-
cuit-breaker with signalling
switch is not intended.
NSB01080
diaphragm for size S00 circuit
breakers, or rotary operating
mechanism for S0 to S3 circuit
breakers are available for this
purpose.
NSB 01082a
With S00 circuit-breakers, the
switch rocker is operated via
the actuator diaphragm of the
enclosure. A locking device, ca-
pable of holding up to three
padlocks, can be fitted onto the
actuator diaphragm. These
padlocks prevent the circuit-
breaker from closing during
maintenance work, for example.
A mushroom-shaped EMER-
GENCY STOP handle can be fit-
ted in place of the locking
device. If it is actuated abruptly,
the circuit-breaker opens and
the mushroom-shaped handle
latches.
Enclosure for flush mounting
Cubicle wall
NSB01081
Gasket
The front plates for size S00 are
equipped with a retaining
frame, into which the circuit-
breakers can be snapped.
Accessories for enclosures and front plates
3RV19 13-7D 3RV19 13-7F
3RV19 13-6B 3RV19 13-7E
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The handle can be unlatched
again either by turning it or by
using a special key.
The circuit-breaker can subse-
quently be switched on again.
The moulded-plastic enclosu-
res of S0 and S2 circuit-brea-
kers with a rotary operating
mechanism are also fitted with
a rotary operating mechanism.
The enclosures are available
with black rotary operating
mechanisms or with EMER-
GENCY STOP rotary operating
mechanisms with a red/yellow
handle.
All rotary operating mecha-
nisms can be locked in the
OFF position with up to three
padlocks.
A retaining frame for size S0
circuit-breakers is available for
front plate sizes S0 to S3.
NSB01083
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Enclosures and front plates

■ Dimension drawings
3RV19 . 3-1. . . . Moulded-plastic enclosure for wall mounting
for circuit-breakers of size S00
3RV19 13-1. . . . a) 3RV19 13-1CA00 85 mm
3RV19 13-1DA00 105 mm.
45 19 b) With 3RV19 13-7D: 146.5 mm
55 105 With 3RV19 13-7E: 166.5 mm,
3)
11 13 c) Dimensions refer to mounting plane.
4) 7) c) With 3RV19 13-7D: 64 mm
NSB 00035c

With 3RV19 13-7E: 84 mm.

d) Dimension refers to mounting plane
4,5

6)
5) 3) M25 knock-out.
4) M20 knock-out
145 - 148

for rear cable entry.

5) With safety lock.
6) Max. shackle diameter of the
8) padlock is 8 mm.
77,5

7) Indicator light 3RV19 03-5.

8) 3RV19 13-6B locking device
9) 9) 3RV19 13-7. EMERGENCY STOP mushroom
button
b) 99 b)
b) 100,5 d) 190
a) 88 b) 143

for circuit-breakers of size S0 for circuit-breakers of size S2

3RV19 23-1. . . . 3RV19 33-1. . . .
45 19 32 29 25

1) 1) 2)
4)
2)
4)

7
4,5

3)
145 - 148

3)
155

235
250
NSB 00036c

18
a) 126
NSB 00037c

18
150 181
a) 3RV19 23-1CA00 85 mm
3RV19 23-1DA00 105 mm. 1) Knock-outs for M32 (left) and M40 (right).
1) M25 knock-out. 2) M32 knock-outs for rear-side cable entry.
2 M20 knock-out for rear cable entry. 3) Opening for padlock with shackle diameter max. 8 mm.
3) Opening for padlock with shackle diameter max. 8 mm. 4) Indicator light 3RV19 03-5.
4) Indicator light 3RV19 03-5.

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Enclosures and front plates

■ Dimension drawings
3RV19 23-1. . . . Cast aluminum enclosure for wall mounting
for circuit-breaker size S0
3RV19 23-1DA01
3RV19 23-1GA01

2) 2) 1) 1) 3RV19 03-5. Indicator light

2) M25 knockouts for screwed cable glands

I
ON
160
170

O
OFF
O

105 116
135

2)

M 25
52

NSB 01088a

M 25

Moulded-plastic enclosure for flush mounting 3RV19. 3-2 . . . .

for circuit-breaker size S0
for circuit-breaker size S00 3RV19 23-2DA00
3RV19 13-2DA00 3RV19 23-2GA00
3) 2) max. 7 1) 3) 2) max. 6 1)
R

R
3

3
157
175

157
175
155

155
35

35
NSB 00038a

NSB 00040a
87,5

87,5

105 95 12 87 105 95 12 87
1) 3RV19 03-5. Indicator light
2) M25 knock-out
3) M20 knock-out

Moulded-plastic front plate 3RV19 13-4C Moulded-plastic front plate 3RV19 23-4.
for circuit-breaker size S00 for circuit-breaker sizes S0, S2, S3
3RV19 13-4C 3RV19 23-4B
40 3RV19 23-4E
12 3RV19 23-4G (only for size S0)
NSB 00039a 1) ø7 4,5
12 18 40
NSB 00042a 1) ø 3,5 7,4
53
53
107

95
35

53

53
36
36

39

107
45

92
35

37,5
36

36
45

85 56,5 10 62
70
85 56,5 10 62
1) 3RV19 03-5. Indicator light 70

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3RV16 voltage transformer circuit-breakers

up to 3 A

■ Notes:
Conversion of voltage transformer circuit-breakers 3VU13 to 3RV1
The current version of 3VU13 Available replacement types will
voltage transformer circuit-brea- be the voltage transformer cir- Previous type Replacement type
kers will not be available any- cuit-breakers 3RV1. 3VU13 11-6HR00 ➔ 3RV16 11-1CG14
more in the near future. 3VU13 21-6HR00 ➔ 3RV16 11-1CG14 + 3RV19 01-1A
3VU13 11-6JR00 ➔ 3RV16 11-1DG14

■ Selection and ordering data

with auxiliary switch
Rated 1 aux. sw. Short-circuit DT Screw connection Weight
current Thermal Instantaneous integrated breaking approx.
overload overcurent in the switch, capacity
release release transverse at
AC 110 V
In I> Icu DT Order No. Price
A A A kA PG 101 1 unit kg
Size S00
1.4 1.4 6 1 CO 2 B 3RV16 11-1AG14 0.21
2.5 2.5 10.5 1 CO 2 B 3RV16 11-1CG14
3 3 20 1 CO 2 B 3RV16 11-1DG14

Nsb0625g

Laterally mountable auxiliary switches for other signalling purposes

3RV19 01-1A lateral auxiliary switch1) 1 NO + 1 NC } 3RV19 01-1A 0.03

nsb0015g

General data
3RV16 voltage transformer circuit-breakers
up to 3 A

■ Technical data
General technical data
Type 3RV16 11-1AG14 3RV16 11-1CG14 3RV16 11-1DG14
Rated current A 1.6 3 3
Permissible ambient temperature
Storage/transport °C -50 ... +80
Operation °C -20 ... +60 (up to 70 °C possible with current reduction)
Rated operational voltage Ue V 110
Rated frequency Hz 16 2/3 ... 60
Rated insulation voltage Ui V 230
Short-circuit breaking capacity at AC 110 V, short-circuit proof up to kA 2
Current setting of the thermal overload release A 1.4 2.5 3
Operating value of the instantaneous surge trip A 6 ± 20 % 10.5 ± 20 % 20 ± 20 %
Tripping time of the instantaneous surge trip ms approx. 6 ms at 12 approx. 6 ms at 20 approx. 6 ms at 40
Internal resistance
in cold state Ohm > 0.25 ± 6.5 %
in heated state Ohm > 0.30 ± 6.5 %
Shock resistance acc. to IEC 68, Part 2-27 g 15
Degree of protection to IEC 60 529 IP 20
Shock protection to DIN VDE 0106 Part 100 safe against finger touch
Service life
mechanical operating 10 000
electrical cycles 10 000
Permissible mounting position any

1) For further lateral auxiliary switches see Page 2/8.

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3RV16 voltage transformer circuit-breakers
up to 3 A

■ Technical data
Conductor cross-sections, main circuit, 1 or 2 conductors
Type 3RV16 11-1AG14 3RV16 11-1CG14 3RV16 11-1DG14
Terminal type Screw connection
Terminal screw Pozidriv size 2
solid mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5); (max. 4)
finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1,5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5)
stranded mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5); 2 × (0.75 ... 2.5); (max. 4)
Auxiliary switch for blocking the distance protection
with defined time-dependent assignment for blocking distance protection 1 changeover contact, solid-state compatible
(usable as 1 NO or 1 NC)

Rated operational voltage Ue Alternating voltage AC V 3 ... 60

Rated operational current Ie/AC-14 mA 1 ... 300

Rated operational voltage Ue Direct voltage L/R 200 ms DC V 3 ... 60

Rated operational current Ie/DC-13 mA 1 ... 300

Short-circuit protection for auxiliary circuit

– Fusible link, gL/gG A 10
– Miniature circuit breaker, C characteristic A 6 (prospective short-circuit current < 0,4 kA)
Auxiliary switch for other signalling functions
For technical data see Page 2/21.

■ Application
The voltage transformer circuit-
breaker protects the secon-
dary side of voltage transfor-
mers used to connect protec-
tive devices with voltage-de-
pendent starting. The switch is
used for distance protection
with low-impedance starting.
Special auxiliary contacts relia-
bly prevent low-impedance
starting from triggering di-
stance protection if only one er-
ror has occurred in the conver-
ter line.
The voltage transformer circuit-
breaker can also be used to
safely disconnect the distance
protection device from the
voltage transformer. In this
case the special auxiliary con-
tacts also prevent erratic trigge-
ring of the distance protection.
Additional fuses are not requi-
red. A "Fuse Failure Monitor"
(FFM) is also not required.
■ Design
The voltage transformer circuit-
breaker widely corresponds
with the circuit-breaker 3RV1,
SIRIUS, size S00. Two special
characteristics are taken into
account for safe prevention of
faulty triggering of the distance
protection device.
Auxiliary switch for blocking
the distance protection
The main contacts of the circuit
breaker open if the voltage
transformer circuit-breaker is
tripped or switched off. The di-
stance protection would falsely
interpret low impedance as an
error, which results in imme-
diate power cut-out within only
a few milliseconds.
Timing diagram of auxiliary switches for blocking distance protection
To prevent this fault response,
special auxiliary contacts with a
time-dependent assignment to
the circuit-breaker’s main con-
tacts (see Technical data) must
be provided. The distance pro-
tection is blocked with the help
of these auxiliary contacts, and
thus prevents faulty triggering.
An auxiliary switch for blocking
the distance protection device
is available, equipped with 1
changeover contact fitted per-
manently in the voltage trans-
former circuit-breaker. This
changeover contact can be
used as 1 NO (11-14) or 1 NC
(11-12) contact. Due to the high
contact stability of these auxi-
liary contacts at the lowest pos-
sible rated operational currents
Ie/AC-15 ≥ 0.5 mA at 230 V, it is
also suitable for modern solid-
state distance protection
devices.
The laterally mountable auxilia-
ry switches of the SIRIUS range
can be used for signalling
functions. They cannot be used
for blocking the distance pro-
tection device.
Impedance across the main
contacts
There is only minor current flow
across the main contacts of
the voltage transformer circuit-
breaker. To ensure reliable
functioning of the distance
protection, main contact resi-
stance must be minimal and
nearly constant throughout the
service life of the circuit-brea-
ker.
This is realized with suitable
contacts and contact materials
for the 3RV16 voltage transfor-
mer circuit-breaker.

Mounting ON OFF Tripping due to short-circuit

The circuit breakers are snap- Main contacts 0 1 1 0 1 0

mounted on a 35-mm mounting
rail to DIN EN 50 022. Push-in 1 NO 11-14 +10 -10 5
lugs are available for screw 1 NC 11-12
NSB01098a

connection of the circuit-brea- +10 -10 5

kers (see Accessories for (1 changeover contact)
SIRIUS circuit-breakers 3RV1). 0 t (ms) 0 t (ms) 0 t (ms)

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3RV16 voltage transformer circuit-breakers

up to 3 A

■ Characteristics ■ Circuit diagrams

The specified tripping charac- The characteristic curves below Internal connections
teristics of the thermal overload are schematic representations.
release (a) correspond to the Precise characteristic curves Distance protection
mean value of the leakage are available from "Technical and starting
bandwidth in cold state; at ope- Assistance" (E-mail: nst.techni- starting
1 3 5
rating temperature these times cal-assistance@siemens.de). 11
are reduced to approx. 25 % of
the specified values. 14 12

NSB01105b
I I I

v
2 4 6

of the voltage transformer unit

NSB 01352b

1000 Typical circuit diagram

s a)
100
+
12 14
10
1 2 3

b) 11
0,1

Distance protection
0,01

BI
(binary Protective switch of
1 2 4 6 10 20 40 60 A100 input) voltage transformer is
open (active without

NSB01106a
voltage)

Note:
When using the NC contact to connect the voltage transformer circuit-brea-
ker, the binary input of the distance protection device (Siemens 7 SA xxx)
should be set to "active without voltage". This type of connection is used for
$ 1.4 A/6 A additional monitoring of correct wiring.
% 2.5 A/10,5 A
& 3 A/20 A
a) Thermal overload release
b) Instantaneous electromagnetic surge trip

■ Dimension drawings
3RV16 11-1 . G14 voltage transformer circuit-breaker

2) 1) 11) 5) 3) 4)
1)Lateral auxiliary switch
25
3)Auxiliary release
4)Transverse auxiliary switch
5)Push-in lugs for screw mounting
5 6)Only for low-voltage release
12

with leading auxiliary switch

45

7) Drilling template
8) 35 mm standard mounting rail acc. to EN 50 022
105
45
90

11) Lockable in 0 position

7)
with shackle diameter 5 mm
3,5

8)

9 45 18
NSB 00026c

18 5 62
70
6) 76

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