LV power air circuit breakers

and switch-disconnectors
Masterpact NW

Things

will
the

never be
same
The original Masterpact has
set a new standard for power
circuit breakers around the
world. Over the years, other
major manufacturers have
tried to keep up by developing
products incorporating
Masterpacts most innovative
features, including the
breaking principle, modular
design and the use of
composite materials.
Today, Schneider Electric continues to
innovate with the new Merlin Gerin
Masterpact NW.
In addition to the traditional features of
power circuit breakers (withdrawability,
discrimination and low maintenance),
Masterpact now offers built-in
communications and metering
functions, all in optimised frame sizes.
Masterpact NW incorporates the latest
technology to enhance both
performance and safety. Easy to install,
with user-friendly, intuitive operation
and environment-friendly design, it is,
quite simply, the ultimate ACB.

New Masterpact,
new levels of performance
Four performance levels
H1 - for industrial sites with high short-circuit levels or installations with
two parallel-connected transformers.
H2 - high-performance for heavy industry where very high short-circuits
can occur.
H3 - for incoming devices supplying critical applications requiring both
high performance and a high level of discrimination.
L1 - for high current-limiting capability and discrimination levels, as yet,
unequalled by any other circuit breaker of its type. Intended for the
protection of cable-type feeders or to raise the performance level of a
switchboard when the transformer power rating is increased.

Integration in a communications
network
Masterpact can be integrated in a general supervision system to optimise
installation operation and maintenance. The communication architecture
is open, and may be upgraded for interfacing with any protocol.

Switch-disconnector versions
The switch-disconnectors are derived directly from the circuit breakers
and offer the same features and performance levels.

1000 V and 400 Hz

distribution systems

The Masterpact range

can be used on 1000V
installations (mining
industry) and 400Hz
systems (aeronautics,
computer centres).

2 frame sizes, one family

Masterpact NW
800 to 4000A

4000 to 6300A

Optimised
volumes
Practical installation
solutions
The new range improves upon all the
installation solutions which have already made
Masterpact a success. It has been designed to
standardise switchboards, optimise volumes
and simplify installation:
Incoming connection to top or bottom
terminals.
No safety clearance required.
Connection:
Horizontal or vertical rear connection.
Front connection with minimum extra space.
Mixed front and rear connections.
115 mm pole pitch on all versions.
No derating up to 55 C and 4000A.

Optimised volumes
Up to 4000A, Masterpact NW circuit breakers
are all the same size, the same size as the
previous M32 frame.
From 4000A to 6300A, there is just one size,
which is considerably smaller than before.

Retrofit solutions
Special connections are available to replace a
fixed or drawout Masterpact M08 to M32 with a
Masterpact NW, without modifying the busbars

Ease of
installation
With optimised sizes, the Masterpact NW range
simplifies the design of switchboards and selection/
installation of devices:
Three connection layouts for Masterpact NW:
One from 800 to 3200A (NW08 - NW32).
One for 4000 A (NW40a).
One 4000 to 6300A (NW40b - NW63).
Identical auxiliary connection terminals from 800
to 6300A (Masterpact NW).
Front connections do not impact on the depth
of the device.
Rear connections are converted from
vertical or horizontal busbars, simply by
turning the connectors through 90.

Connection to busbars.

Vertical front connection of a fixed Masterpact NW.

Vertical and horizontal rear connection

of a fixed Masterpact NW.

Innovation
Greater dependability
Filtered breaking
The patented new design of the arc chutes includes stainless-steel filters.
The chutes absorb the energy released during breaking, thus limiting the
stresses exerted on the installation. They filter and cool the gases
produced, reducing the external effects of short circuit clearance.

Automatic unlatching(H3 and L1)

The automatic unlatching of the circuit breaker operating mechanism for
high short-circuits extends performance up to 150kA. It produces ultrafast tripping for all short-circuits higher than 37 kA (L1) and 65 kA (H3).
For lower short-circuits, the system does not react so that the control unit
can provide total discrimination with downstream devices.
Filtered breaking

More intelligent trip units

Today, with the high speed of calculation, the small size of memory and
advances in miniaturisation, trip units have become circuit breaker control
units offering increasingly powerful functions. They accurately measure
system parameters, instantly calculate values, store data, log events,
signal alarms, communicate, take action, etc. The new Masterpact range
equipped with Micrologic control units, constitute both an extremely
reliable protective device and an accurate measurement instrument.

User friendly
Intuitive use
Micrologic control units are equipped with a digital LCD display used in
conjunction with simple navigation buttons. Users can directly access
parameters and settings. Navigation between screens is intuitive and the
immediate display of values greatly simplifies settings. Text is displayed in
the desired language.

backed by incomparable security

Navigation buttons on a Micrologic P
control unit.

Protection functions are separate from the measurement functions and

are managed by an ASIC electronic component. This independence
guarantees immunity from conducted or radiated disturbances and
ensures a high degree of reliability.
A patented double setting system for protection functions establishes:
A maximum threshold set using the control-unit dials.
Fine adjustments via the keypad or remotely.
The fine adjustments for thresholds (to within one ampere) and tripping
delays (to within a fraction of a second) are displayed directly on the
screen.
The control unit cover can be lead-sealed to prevent uncontrolled access
to the dials and protect the settings.

Ready for
the future
Compliance with
environmental
requirements
Schneider Electric fully take into account
environmental requirements, starting right from
the design phase of every product, through to
the end of its service life:
The materials used for Masterpact are not
dangerous to the environment.
The production facilities are non-polluting in
compliance with the ISO 14001 standard.
Filtered breaking eliminates pollution in the
switchboard.
The energy dissipated per pole is low,
making energy losses insignificant.
The materials are marked to facilitate sorting
for recycling at the end of product service
life.

Simple upgrading of
installations
Installations changes and power level increases
normally mean new equipment and
switchboards extensions:
All control units are interchangeable.
Communication with a supervision system is
an option that may be added at any time.
A reserve chassis can be pre-addressed so
that system parameters do not have to be
modified when a drawout device is installed
at a later date.

10

Masterpact NW

Performance & functionality

Product panorama

General overview
Detailed contents

12

Circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors

NW08 to NW63

14

Micrologic control units

Overview of functions
Micrologic A ammeter
Micrologic P power meter
Micrologic H harmonics
Accessories and test equipment

16
18
20
24
26

Communication
Architecture
Indicate, control, set, etc.

28
29

Connections
Overview of solutions
Optional accessories

30
31

Locking
On the device
On the chassis

32
33

Indication contacts

34

Remote operation
Remote ON/OFF
Remote tripping

36
39

Accessories

40

Source-changeover systems
Presentation
Mechanical interlocking
Electrical interlocking
Associated automatic controllers

41
42
43
44

Dimensions and connection details

Electrical diagrams
Installation recommendations
Protection characteristics

45
65
73
91

11

Performance and
functionality

General overview
Detailed contents

This chapter describes all the functions

offered by Masterpact NW devices.

Ratings:

Circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors

page 14

Masterpact NW 800 to 6300 A.

Circuit breakers type H1, H2, H3, L1.
Switch-disconnectors type HA, HF.
3 or 4 poles.
Fixed or drawout versions.
Option with neutral on the right.
Protection derating.

Micrologic control units

Ammeter A
5.0 selective protection
6.0 selective + earth-fault protection
7.0 selective + earth-leakage protection
Power meter P
5.0 selective protection
6.0 selective + earth-fault protection
7.0 selective + earth-leakage protection
Harmonic meter H*
5.0 selective protection
6.0 selective + earth-fault protection
7.0 selective + earth-leakage protection
External sensor for earth-fault protection.

page 16

Micrologic 6.0 A

Micrologic 6.0 P

100 %

40 %

menu

long time

long time

Ir
.7
.6
.5
.4

.7
.6
.5
.4

@ 6 Ir

instantaneous

tsd
(s)

D
C
B
A

Ii

.4 .4 .3

.3
.2
.1
on

setting

Ig

Ir

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95 2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

x In

short time

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

.2
.1
2

I t

0
off

delay

ground fault

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

(s)

on

I t

off

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95 2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

x In

@ 6 Ir

instantaneous

short time

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

tsd

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

Ig
D
C
B
A

Ii

(s)

on

setting

test

tg
F
G
H
J

6 8 10
4
12
3
15
off
2
x In

I t

off

delay

4
3

6 8 10
12
15
off
2
x In
test

tg
F
G
H
J

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

(s)

on

I t

off

ground fault

Rectangular sensor for earth-leakage protection.

Setting options (long-time rating plug):
Low setting 0.4 to 0.8 x Ir.
High setting 0.8 to 1 x Ir.
Without long-time protection.
External power-supply module.
Battery module.

Communication

page 28

Modbus + batibus

Connections
Rear connection (horizontal or vertical).
Front connection.
Mixed connections.
Optional accessories.
Interphase barriers.
Disconnectable front-connection adapter.
Shutter position indication and locking.

* Availability to be announced
12

page 30

Performance and
functionality

Locking

page 32

Pushbutton locking by padlockable transparent cover.

OFF-position locking by padlock or keylock.
Chassis locking in disconnected position by keylock.
Chassis locking in connected, disconnected
and test positions.
Door interlock (inhibits door opening with breaker
in connected position).
Racking interlock (inhibits racking with door open).
Racking interlock between crank and OFF pushbutton.
Automatic spring discharge before breaker removal.
Mismatch protection.

Indication contacts

page 34

Standard or low-level contacts:

ON/OFF indication (OF).
fault trip indication (SDE).
Carriage switches for connected (CE),
disconnected (CD) and test (CT) positions.
Programmable contacts:
2 contacts (M2C).
6 contacts (M6C).
M2C contact

OF contact

Remote operation

page 36

Remote ON/OFF:
Gear motor.
XF closing or MX opening voltage releases.
PF ready-to-close contact.
Options: RAR automatic or Res electrical
remote reset:
- BPFE electrical closing pushbutton.
Remote tripping function:
MN voltage release:
- Standard.
- Adjustable or non-adjustable delay.

Gear motor

Or second MX voltage release.

MX, XF and MN voltage

releases

Accessories

page 40

Auxiliary terminal shield.

Operation counter.
Escutcheon.
Transparent cover for escutcheon.

0039

Escutcheon blanking plate.

13

Performance and
functionality

Circuit breakers
and switch-disconnectors
NW08 to NW63
Common characteristics
Number of poles
Rated insulation voltage (V)
Impulse withstand voltage (kV)
Rated operational voltage (V AC 50/60 Hz)
Suitability for isolation
Degree of pollution

3/4
Ui
1000/1250
Uimp
12
Ue
690/1150
BSEN 60947-2
IEC 60664-1 4

Circuit-breaker characteristics as per BSEN 60947-2

Rated current (A)
Rating of 4th pole (A)
Sensor ratings (A)
Type of circuit breaker
Ultimate breaking capacity (kA rms)
V AC 50/60 Hz

Rated service breaking capacity (kA rms)

Rated short-time withstand current (kA rms)
V AC 50/60 Hz
Electrodynamic withstand (kA peak)
Iintegrated instantaneous protection (kA peak 10%)
Rated making capacity (kA peak)
V AC 50/60 Hz

In

at 40C/**50C

Icu

220/415 V
440 V
525 V
690 V
1150 V
% Icu
1s
3s

Ics
Icw

Icm

220/415 V
440 V
525 V
690 V
1150 V

Break time (ms)

Closing time (ms)

Circuit-breaker characteristics as per NEMA AB1

Breaking capacity (kA)
V AC 50/60 Hz

240 V
480 V
600 V

Switch-disconnector characteristics as per BSEN 60947-3

Type of switch-disconnector
Rated making capacity (kA peak)
V AC 50/60 Hz

Icm

Rated short-time withstand current (kA rms)

V AC 50/60 Hz
Ultimate breaking capacity (Icu) with external protection relay,
Maximum delay 350 ms

Icw

220/415 V
440 V
500/690 V
1150 V
1s
3s

Installation, connection and maintenance

Service life
C/O cycles x 1000

Mechanical
Electrical

with maintenance
without maintenance
without maintenance

Motor control (AC3-947-4)

Connection

drawout
fixed

Dimensions (mm)
HxWxD

drawout
fixed

Weight (kg)
(approximate)

drawout
fixed

* See the current-limiting curve in the additional characteristics section.

(1) except 4000 A.
** 50C for rear vertically connected.

14

440 V
690 V
1150 V
690 V
FC
RC
FC
RC
3P
4P
3P
4P
3P/4P
3P/4P

Performance and
functionality

NW08 NW10 NW12 NW16 NW20

NW25 NW32 NW40

NW40b NW50 NW63

800
800
400
to 800

2500
2500
1250
to 2500

4000
4000
2000
to 4000

4000
4000
2000
to 4000

H1
H2
100
150
100
150
100
130
100
100
100 %
100
100
100
100
220
220
without270
220
330
220
330
220
286
220
220
25
25
< 80

1000
1000
400
to 1000
H1
65
65
65
65
-

1250
1250
630
to 1250

1600
1600
800
to 1600

H2
100
100
85
85
-

L1*
150
150
130
100
-

H10
50

65
85
36
50
143
187
without 190
143
220
143
220
143
187
143
187
25
25

30
30
90
80
330
330
286
220
10

50
50
105
without
105
25

65
65
65

100
100
85

150
150
100

HA
105
105
105
50
36
50

HF
187
187
187
85
75
85

H1
H2
65
100
65
100
65
85
65
85
100 %
65
85
36
50
143
187
without 190
143
220
143
220
143
187
143
187
25
25
< 70

H3
150
150
130
100
-

L1*
150
150
130
100
-

H10
50

65
65
190
150
330
330
286
220
25

30
30
90
80
330
330
286
220
10

50
50
105
without
105
25

65
65
65

100
100
85

150
150
100

150
150
100

HA10
105
50
50
50

HA
105
105
105
50
36
50

HF
187
187
187
85
75
85

0.5
c
c
-

20
10
8
6
6
c
c
c
c

100 %

< 70

25
12.5
10
10
10
10
10
10
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
439 x 441 x 395
439 x 556 x 395
352 x 422x 297
352 x 537x 297
90/120
60/80

3
3
c
c
-

2000
2000
1000
to 2000

8
6
6
c
c
c
c

2
2
6
c
c
-

3
3
c
c
-

3200
3200
1600
to 3200

H1
H2
65
100
65
100
65
85
65
85
100 %
65
85
36
50
143
187
without 190
143
220
143
220
143
187
143
187
25
25
< 70

H3
150
150
130
100
-

H10
50

65
65
190
150
330
330
286
220
25

50
50
105
without
105
25

65
65
65

100
100
85

150
150
100

100
100
100

HA10
105
50
50
50

HA
121
121
121
55
55
55

HF
187
187
187
85
75
85

HA10
105
50
50
50

HA
187
187
187
85
85
85

0.5
c
c
-

20
10
5
2.5
2.5
c
c
c (1)
c

5
2.5
2.5
c
c
c (1)
c

1.25
1.25
2.5
c
c
-

5000
5000
2500
to 5000

6300
6300
3200
to 6300

150
150
100

10
5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
c
c
c
c
479 x 786 x 395
479 x 1016 x 395
352 x 767x 297
352 x 997x 297
225/300
120/160

0.5
c
c
-

Sensor selection
Sensor rating (A)
Ir threshold
setting (A)

400
160
to 400

630
250
to 630

800
320
to 800

1000
400
to 1000

1250
500
to 1250

1600
630
to 1600

2000
800
to 2000

2500
1000
to 2500

3200
1250
to 3200

4000
1600
to 4000

5000
2000
to 5000

6300
2500
to 6300

15

Performance and
functionality

Micrologic control units

Overview of functions

All Masterpact circuit breakers can be

equipped with a Micrologic control unit.
Control units are designed to protect Power
circuits and loads. Alarms may be
programmed for remote indications.
Measurements of current, voltage,
frequency, power and power quality
optimise continuity of service and energy
management.

Dependability
The use of an ASIC electronic component for protection functions in all Micrologic
control units, guarantees a high degree of reliability and immunity to conducted or
radiated disturbances.
On Micrologic A, P and H* control units, advanced functions are managed by an
independent microprocessor.

Micrologic name codes

5.0 A
X Y

Micrologic 5: selective protection

t

X: type of protection
c 5 for selective protection.
c 6 for selective + earth-fault protection.
c 7 for selective + earth-leakage protection.
Y: control-unit generation
Identification of the control-unit generation.
0 signifies the first generation.
Z: type of measurement
c A for ammeter.
c P for power meter.

Ir

Isd

Ii

Protection:
long time + short time + instantaneous

Micrologic 6: selective + earth-fault protection

t

Ir

Isd

Ii

Ig

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

Micrologic 7: selective + earth-leakage protection

t

* Availability to be announced
16

Ir

Isd

Ii

In

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

Performance and
functionality

Measurements and programmable protection

A: ammeter
I1, I2, I3, IN, Iearth-fault, Iearth-leakage measurement and display
Fault indications.
Settings in amperes and in seconds.

P: A + power meter + programmable protection

Measurements of V, A, W, VAR, VA, Wh, VARh, VAh, Hz, Vpeak, Apeak, power factor and max
and min readings.
IDMTL long-time protection, minimum and maximum voltage and frequency, voltage and
current imbalance, phase sequence, reverse power.
Load shedding and reconnection depending on power or current.
Measurements of interrupted currents, differentiated fault indications, maintenance
indications, event histories and time-stamping, etc.

H: P + harmonics
Power quality: fundamentals, distortion, amplitude and phase of harmonics up to the 51st
order.
Waveform capture after fault, alarm or open request.
Enhanced alarm programming: thresholds and actions.

5.0 A

5.0 P

Micrologic 6.0 A

5.0 H*

Micrologic 6.0 P

Micrologic 6.0 P

100 %

40 %

menu

long time

Ir
.7
.6
.5
.4

long time

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95
2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

x In

Ir
.7
.6
.5
.4

@ 6 Ir

instantaneous

short time

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

tsd

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

Ii

(s)

on

I t

setting

4
3

off

delay

.8

x In

long time
alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
.95
2
.98 1
1
.5

.7
.6
.5
.4
instantaneous

tsd
(s)

.2
.1

.3
.2
.1

on

I t

0
off

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
.95
2
.98 1
1
.5

alarm

12
16
20
24

@ 6 Ir

instantaneous

tsd

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

6 8 10
4
12
3
15
off
2
x In

delay

.8

x In

short time

Ii

.4 .4 .3

setting

test

Ir

12
16
20
24

@ 6 Ir

short time

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

6 8 10
12
15
off
2
x In

(s)

.3
.2
.1

on

setting

test

Ii

.4 .4 .3

I t

.2
.1
0
off

4
3

6 8 10
12
15
off
2
x In

delay

test

.4

off

6.0 A

Micrologic 6.0 A

6.0 P

6.0 H*

Micrologic 6.0 P

Micrologic 6.0 P

100 %

40 %

menu

.7
.6
.5
.4

.7
.6
.5
.4

@ 6 Ir

(s)

.4 .4 .3

D
C
B
A

.3
.2
.1
on

I t

.2
.1
0
off

6 8 10
4
12
3
15
off
2
x In

delay

F
G
H
J

Ig

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

(s)

on

I t

D
C
B
A

off

.4 .4 .3

.3
.2
.1
on

I t

.2
.1
0
off

6 8 10
4
12
3
15
off
2
x In

delay

F
G
H
J

Ig

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

(s)

on

I t

Micrologic 6.0 A

7.0 P

@ 6 Ir

instantaneous

tsd

D
C
B
A

Ii

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

(s)

on

I t

setting

test

tg

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95
2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

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

Ii

4
3

off

6 8 10
12
15
off
2
x In

delay

test

tg

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

(s)

F
G
H
J

on

off

I t

off

ground fault

ground fault

ground fault

7.0 A

(s)

x In

short time

instantaneous

tsd

setting

test

tg

.7
.6
.5
.4

@ 6 Ir

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

Ii

Ir

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95
2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

x In

short time

instantaneous

tsd

setting

Ig

Ir

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95 2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

x In

short time

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

long time

long time

long time

Ir

7.0 H*

Micrologic 6.0 P

Micrologic 6.0 P

100 %

40 %

menu

long time

Ir
.7
.6
.5
.4

.7
.6
.5
.4
instantaneous

(s)

.4 .4 .3

.3
.2
.1
on

setting

Ig
D
C
B
A

Ir

@ 6 Ir

tsd

I t

.2
.1
0
off

delay

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

(s)

on

I t

Ii

6 8 10
4
12
3
15
off
2
x In

off

ground fault

.7
.6
.5
.4

@ 6 Ir

instantaneous

tsd
(s)

.4 .4 .3

.3
.2
.1
on

setting

Ig
D
C
B
A

Ir

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95
2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

x In

short time

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

test

tg
F
G
H
J

long time

long time

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95 2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

x In

short time

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

I t

.2
.1
0
off

delay

ground fault

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

(s)

on

I t

6 8 10
4
12
3
15
off
2
x In

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95
2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

x In

@ 6 Ir

instantaneous

short time

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

tsd
(s)

.4 .4 .3

.3
.2
.1
on

setting

test

tg
F
G
H
J

Ii

Ig
D
C
B
A

I t

.2
.1
0
off

delay

Ii
4
3

6 8 10
12
15
off
2
x In
test

tg
F
G
H
J

off

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

(s)

on

I t

off

ground fault

* Available June 2002

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Performance and
functionality

Control units
Micrologic A ammeter

In addition to power circuit protection,

micrologic A control units offer:
Measurements, display, communication
and current maximeters. Version 6
provides earth-fault protection, version 7
provides earth-leakage protection.

Protection settings ........................................................

Micrologic 6.0 A

9
10
t= In=
tsd= tr=
Isd=
Ii= Ir=
Ig=
tg=

MAX
s
kA

11

100 %
12
40 %

Protection thresholds and delays are set using the adjustment dials, with
the selected values momentarily displayed in amperes and in seconds.
Setting accuracy may be enhanced by limiting the setting range using a different
long-time rating plug (0.8 to 1 x In).
Overload protection
True rms long-time protection.
Thermal memory: thermal image before and after tripping.
Short-circuit protection
Short-time (rms) and instantaneous protection.
Selection of I2t type (ON or OFF) for short-time delay.
Earth fault protection
Unrestricted earth fault(restricted on request).
Selection of I2t type (ON or OFF) for delay.
Residual earth-leakage protection (Vigi).
Operation without an external power supply.
d Protected against nuisance tripping.
k DC-component withstand class A up to 10 A.
Neutral protection
On four-pole circuit breakers, neutral protection may be set using a three-position
switch: neutral unprotected (4P 3t), neutral protection at 0.5 In (4P 3t + N/2),
neutral protection at 100% In (4P 4t).
For 3 Pole devices please refer to Micrologic P.
Zone selective interlocking (ZSI)
A ZSI terminal block may be used to interconnect a number of control units to
provide total discrimination for short-time and earth-fault protection, without a delay
before tripping.

Ammeter measurements ...........................................

13

menu

long time

Ir
.7
.6
.5
.4

x In

@ 6 Ir

instantaneous

short time

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

tsd

.4 .4 .3
.2
.3
.1
.2
.1 2 0

D
C
B
A

on

I t

off

delay

tg
F
G
H
J

Ii

(s)

setting

Ig

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95 2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

(s)

on

.2
.1
2

I t

6 8 10
12
15
off
2
x In
test

.4 .4 .3

.3
.2
.1

4
3

6
8

0
off

ground fault

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Long-time current setting and tripping delay.

Overload signal (LED).
Short-time pick-up and tripping delay.
Instantaneous pick-up.
Earth-leakage or earth-fault pick-up and tripping delay.
Earth-leakage or earth-fault test button.
Long-time rating plug screw.
Test connector.
Lamp test, reset and battery test.
Indication of tripping cause.
Digital display.
Three-phase bargraph and ammeter.
Navigation buttons.

Note.

Micrologic A control units come with a transparent leadseal cover as standard.

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menu

Micrologic A control units measure the true rms value of currents.

A digital LCD screen continuously displays the most heavily loaded phase (Imax)
or displays the I1, I2, I3, IN, Ig, In, stored interrupted current (maximeter) and setting
values by scrolling through with the navigation button.

Communication option
In conjunction with the COM communication option, the control unit transmits the
following:
c Setting values.
c All ammeter measurements.
c Tripping causes.
c Maximeter reset.

Performance and
functionality

Protection

Micrologic 2.0 A

Long time
Current setting (A)
Ir = In x
Tripping between 1.05 and 1.20 x Ir
Time delay (s)
tr at 1.5 x Ir
Accuracy: 0 to -20 %
tr at 6 x Ir
tr ay 7.2 x Ir
Thermal memory
Instantaneous
Pick-up (A)
Accuracy: 10 %
Time delay

Isd = Ir x

600
24
16.6

1.5

10

2.5

Ir

tr

Isd
I

menu

I1 max

I2 max

I1

I2

I3 max

IN max

I3 IN

Micrologic 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 A

Long time
Current setting (A)
Ir = In x
Tripping between 1.05 and 1.20 x Ir
Time delay (s)
tr at 1.5 x Ir
Accuracy: 0 to -20 %
tr at 6 x Ir
tr at 7.2 x Ir
Thermal memory

Time delay (ms)

at In or 1200 A

500
20
13.8

Micrologic 2.0 A

Protection

Earth fault
Pick up (A)
Accuracy: 10 %

Continuous current measurements

Measurements from 20 to 200 % of In
Accuracy: 1.5% (including sensors)*
Maximeters

Instantaneous
Pick-up (A)
Accuracy: 10 %

0.98

fixed: 20 ms

Ammeter

Short time
Pick-up (A)
Accuracy: 10 %
Time delay (ms) at 10 Ir

0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.95
other ranges or disable by changing rating plug
12.5 25
50
100
200
300
400
0.5 1
2
4
8
12
16
0.34 0.69 1.38 2.7
5.5
8.3
11
20 minutes before and after tripping

Micrologic 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 A

0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.95
other ranges or disable by changing rating plug
12.5 25
50
100
200
300
400
0.5
1
2
4
8
12
16
0.34 0.69 1.38 2.7
5.5
8.3
11
20 minutes before and after tripping

0.98

500
20
13.8

600
24
16.6

10

Ir
tr
Isd
tsd

Isd = Ir x

1.5

2.5

I2t Off
I2t On
tsd (max resettable time)
tsd (max break time)

0
20
80

0.1
0.1
80
140

0.2
0.2
140
200

0.3
0.3
230
320

0.4
0.4
350
500

Ii = In x

10

12

15

off

Ig = In x
In i 400 A
400 A < In i 1200 A
In > 1200 A
settings
I2t Off
I2t On
tg (max resettable time)
tg (max break time)

Micrologic 6.0 A
A
B
C
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.2
0.3
0.4
500
640
720
0
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.2
20
80
140
80
140
200

D
0.5
0.5
800
0.3
0.3
230
320

E
0.6
0.6
880
0.4
0.4
350
500

F
0.7
0.7
960

G
0.8
0.8
1040

H
0.9
0.9
1120

J
1
1
1200

Micrologic 7.0 A
0.5
1
2

60
80
140

350
350
500

800
800
1000

settings

Residual earth leakage (Vigi)

Sensitivity (A)
In
Accuracy: 0 to -20 %
Time delay (ms.)
settings
tn (max resettable time)
tn (max break time)

Ammeter
Continuous current measurements
Measurements from 20 to 200 % of In
Accuract: 1.5 % (including sensors)*
Maximeters

140
140
200

230
230
320

I2

I3

IN

Ig

I1 max

I2 max

I3 max

IN max Ig max

I t on

Ig
2

tg

I t off

10

20

30

In
tn

I
menu

Micrologic 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 A

I1

Ii

In
In max

Note.
All current-based protection functions require no additional power source.
The reset button resets alarms, maximeters and stored interrupted-current indications.
* Ammeter display is lost when current falls below 20% of In.

19

Performance and
functionality

Control units
Micrologic P power

Micrologic P control units include all the

functions offered by Micrologic A.
In addition, they measure voltages and
calculate power and energy values.
They also offer new protection functions
based on current, voltages, frequency and
power based load protection.

Protection settings ........................................................

Micrologic 6.0 P

9
10

I (A)
Trip

2000A
11

24s

Programmable alarms and other protection ......................

20 kA
0.4s

13

Depending on the set thresholds and time delays, the Micrologic P control unit
monitors currents and voltage, power, frequency and the phase sequence. Each
threshold overrun is signalled remotely via the COM option and may be combined
with tripping (protection) or an indication carried out by an optional M2C or M6C
programmable contact (alarm), or both (protection and alarm).

14

Load shedding and reconnection ........................................

Off

12

Load shedding and reconnection parameters may be set according to the power or
the current flowing through the circuit breaker. Load shedding is carried out by a
supervisor via the COM option or by an M2C or M6C programmable contact.

15

long time

Ir
.7

.6
.5
.4

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95 2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

x In

@ 6 Ir

instantaneous

short time

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

16

tsd
(s)

D
C
B
A

.3
.2
.1
on

.2
.1
0
I t off
2

delay

tg
F
G
H
J

Ii

.4 .4 .3

setting

Ig

The adjustable protection functions are identical to those of Micrologic A

(overloads, short-circuits, earth-fault and earth-leakage protection).
Double setting
Within the range determined by the adjustment dial, fine adjustment of thresholds
(to within one ampere) and time delays (to within one second) is possible with the
keypad or remotely via the COM option.
IDMTL setting
Coordination with fuse-type or medium-voltage protection systems is optimised by
adjusting the slope of the overload-protection curve.
Neutral protection
On three-pole circuit breakers, neutral protection may be set using the keypad or
remotely using the COM option, to one of four positions: neutral unprotected (4P
3t), neutral protection at 0.5 In (4P 3t + N/2), neutral protection at In (4P 4t) and
neutral protection at 2 In (4P 3t + 2N). Neutral protection at 2 In is used when the
neutral conductor is twice the size of the phase conductors (major load imbalance,
high level of third order harmonics).
On four-pole circuit breakers, neutral protection may be set using a three-position
switch or the keypad: neutral unprotected (4P 3t), neutral protection at 0.5 In (4P 3t
+ N/2), neutral protection at In (4P 4t). IDMTL protection settings offer three phase
protection only.

(s)

on

6 8 10
12
15
off
2
x In
test

.4 .4 .3

.3
.2
.1

4
3

.2
.1

Measurements .......................................................................
The Micrologic P control unit calculates (in real time) all the electrical values (V, A,
W, VAR, VA, Wh, VARh, VAh, Hz), power factors and crest factors.
The Micrologic P control unit also calculates demand current and demand power
over an adjustable time period.
In the event of tripping on a fault, the interrupted current is stored. The optional
external power supply makes it possible to display the value with the circuit breaker
open.

Histories and maintenance indicators ................................

The last ten trips and alarms are recorded in two separate history files.
Maintenance indications (contact wear, operation cycles, etc.) are recorded for
local access.

0
I t off
2

ground fault

Indication option via programmable contacts

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Long-time current setting and tripping delay.

Overload signal (LED).
Short-time pick-up and tripping delay.
Instantaneous pick-up.
Earth-leakage or earth-fault pick-up and tripping delay.
Earth-leakage or earth-fault test button.
Long-time rating plug screw.
Test connector.
Lamp + battery test and indications reset.
Indication of tripping cause.
High-resolution screen.
Measurement display.
Maintenance indicators.
Protection settings.
Navigation buttons.
Hole for settings lockout pin on transparent cover.

Note.
Micrologic P control units come with a non-transparent
lead-seal cover as standard.

20

The M2C (two contacts) and M6C (six contacts) auxiliary contacts may be used to
signal threshold overruns or status changes. They can be programmed using the
keypad on the Micrologic P control unit or remotely using the COM option.

Communication option (COM)

The communication option may be used to:
c Remotely read and set parameters for the protection functions.
c Transmit all the calculated indicators and measurements.
c Signal the causes of tripping and alarms.
c Consult the history files and the maintenance-indicator register.
An event log and a maintenance register, stored in control-unit memory but not
available locally, may be accessed in addition via the COM option.

Performance and
functionality

Protection

Micrologic 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 P

Long time (rms)

Current setting (A)
Ir = In x
Tripping between 1.05 and 1.20 x Ir
Time delay (s)
tr at 1.5 x Ir
Accuracy: 0 to -20 %
tr at 6 x Ir
tr at 7.2 x Ir
IDMTL setting
curve slope
Thermal memory
Short time (rms)
Pick-up (A)
Accuracy: 10 %
Time delay (ms.) at 10 x Ir

Instantaneous
Pick-up (A)
Accuracy: 10 %
Earth fault
Pick-up (A)
Accuracy: 10 %

Time delay (ms.) at 10 x Ir

1.5

2.5

Off
I2t On
tsd (max resettable time)
tsd (max break time)

0
20
80

0.1
0.1
80
140

0.2
0.2
140
200

0.3
0.3
230
320

0.4
0.4
350
500

Ii = In x

Ig = In x
In i 400 A
400 A < In i 1200 A
In > 1200 A
settings
I2t Off
I2t On
tg (max resettable time)
tg (max break time)

Micrologic 6.0 P
A
B
C
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.2
0.3
0.4
500
640
720
0
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.2
20
80
140
80
140
200

settings

I2t

Alarms and other protection

Voltage
Voltage imbalance
Minimum voltage
Maximum voltage
Power
Reverse power
Frequency
Minimum frequency
Maximum frequency
Phase sequence
Sequence

500
20
13.8

600
24
16.6

Ir

tr
IDMTL

10

10

12

15

OFF

D
0.5
0.5
800
0.3
0.3
230
320

E
0.6
0.6
880
0.4
0.4
350
500

F
0.7
0.7
960

G
0.8
0.8
1040

H
0.9
0.9
1120

J
1
1
1200

Isd
tsd

Micrologic 7.0 P
0.5
1
2

10

60
60
140

350
350
500

800
800
1000

140
140
200

230
230
320

I t on

Ig
2

I t off

tg

20

30

In
tn

Micrologic 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 P

Iimbalance
Imax demand: I1, I2, I3, IN, Ig

threshold
0.05 to 0.6 Imax
0.4 In at short-time pick-up

time delay
1 to 40 s.
0 to 1500 s.

Uimbalance
Umin
Umax

0.02 to 0.3 Uaverage

60 to 690 V between phases
100 to 930 V between phases

1 to 40 s.
0.2 to 5 s.
0.2 to 5 s.

5 to 500 kW

0.2 to 20 s.

45 to 400 Hz
45 to 540 Hz

0.2 to 5 s.
0.2 to 5 s.

t
threshold
threshold

delay
rP
Fmin
Fmax

Load shedding and reconnection

Measured value
Current
Power

0.98

Ii

Isd = Ir x

Residual earth leakage (Vigi)

Sensitivity (A)
In
Accuracy: 0 to -20 %
Time delay (ms.)
settings
tn (max resettable time)
tn (max break time)

Current
Current imbalance
Maximum demand current

Micrologic 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 P

0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.95
other ranges or disable by changing rating plug
12.5 25
50
100
200
300
400
0.5
1
2
4
8
12
16
0.34 0.69 1.38 2.7
5.5
8.3
11
SIT
VIT
EIT
HVFuse DT
20 minutes before and after tripping

I
P

1/2/3 or 1/3/2

delay
0

I/U/P/F

instantaneous

Micrologic 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 P

threshold
0.5 to 1 Ir per phases
200 kW to 10 MW

time delay
20% tr to 80% tr.
10 to 3600 s.

t
threshold
threshold

delay

delay
I/P

Note.
All current-based protection functions require no additional power supplies .
Voltage-based protection functions are connected to AC power via a voltage
measurement input built into the circuit breaker.

21

Control units
Micrologic P power

Performance and
functionality

Imax

3850A
N 1 2 3
100

instant.

I1
I2

=
=

4800A
4600A

I3

4000A

IN

=
=

200A
13A

50

Reset ( + / - )

Navigation from one display to another is intuitive. The six buttons on the keypad
provide access to the menus and easy selection of values. When the setting cover
is closed, the keypad may no longer be used to access the protection settings, but
still provides access to the displays for measurements, histories, indicators, etc.

Measurements .......................................................................
Instantaneous values
The value displayed on the screen is refreshed every second.
Minimum and maximum values of measurements are stored in the memory
(minimeters and maximeters).

Currents
Default display

Display of a maximum
current

I rms
I max rms

Pinst.

U inst.
U12 =
U23 =
U31 =
U1N =
U2N =
U3N =

400V
404V
401V
230V
229V
233V

(kW)
+2180

(kVAR)
-650

(kVA)
+2280

A
A
A
A

1
2
e-fault
1
2
e-fault

3
N
e-leakage
3
N
e-leakage

V
V
V
%

12
23
31
1N
2N
3N
(U12 + U23 + U31) / 3

Voltages
U rms
V rms
U average rms
U imbalance

Power, energy
P active, Q reactive, S apparent
E active, E reactive, E apparent

W, Var, VA
Wh, VARh, VAh

Power factory

PF

totals
totals consumed - supplied
totals consumed
totals supplied
total

Frequencies
Display of a voltage

F (Hz)

Display of a power

P
Pdemand
demande
PActive P (kW)
2180 kW +2180

60.0

QRactive (kVAR)
Q
- 650 kVAR -650
S
(kVA)
Apparente+2280
S
2280 kVA

Display of a frequency

Display of a demand power

Hz

Demand metering
The demand is calculated over a fixed or sliding time window that may be
programmed from 5 to 60 minutes. According to the contract signed with the power
supplier, an indicator associated with a load shedding function makes it possible to
avoid or minimise the costs of overrunning the subscribed power. Maximum
demand values are systematically stored and time stamped (maximeter).
Currents
I demand
I max demand

A
A
A
A

1
2
e-fault
1
2
e-fault

3
N
e-leakage
3
N
e-leakage

Power
P, Q, S demand
P, Q, S max demand

W, Var, VA
W, Var, VA

totals
totals

Minimeters and maximeters

Only the current and power maximeters may be displayed on the screen.

Histories .................................................................................

Trip
history
Ir
03/08/1999

Isd
27/07/1999

Umax
30/06/1999

Display of a tripping history

22

Trip
03/08/1999
12:02:36
Ir =

1000A

I1 =

1200A

I2 =
I3 =

1430A
1060A

IN =

53A

Display after tripping

The last ten trips and alarms are recorded in two separate history files that may be
displayed on the screen.
c Tripping history:
v Type of fault.
v Date and time.
v Values measured at the time of tripping (interrupted current, etc.).
c Alarm history:
v Type of fault.
v Date and time.
v Values measured at the time of the alarm.

Maintenance indicators ........................................................

A number of maintenance indicators may be called up on the screen:
c Contact wear.
c Operation counter:
v Cumulative total.
v Total since last reset.

Performance and
functionality

With the communication option additional measurements,

maximeters and minimeters are available

Schneider PowerLogic software. Event Log display

The following measured or calculated values are only accessible with the COM
communication option:
c I peak / r, (I1 + I2 + I3)/3, I imbalance.
c Load level in % Ir.
c Total power factor.
The maximeters and minimeters are available only via the COM option for use with
a supervisor.
Event log
All events are time stamped.
c Trips.
c Beginning and end of alarms.
c Modifications to settings and parameters.
c Counter reset.
c System faults:
v Fallback position.
v Thermal self-protection.
c Loss of time.
c Overrun of wear indicators.
c Test-kit connections.
Maintenance register
Used as an aid in troubleshooting and to plan for device maintenance operations.
c Highest current measured.
c Operation counter.
c Number of test-kit connections.
c Number of trips in operating mode and in test mode.
c Contact-wear indicator.

Additional technical characteristics

Setting the display language
System messages may be displayed in six different languages. The desired language is
selected via the keypad.
Protection functions
All current-based protection functions require no auxiliary source. Voltage-based
protection functions are connected to AC power via a voltage measurement input built
into the circuit breaker.
Measurement functions
Measurement functions are independent of the protection functions.
The high-accuracy measurement module operates independently of the protection
module, while remaining synchronised with protection events.
Measurement-calculation mode
c Measurement functions are based on the new zero blind time concept which
continuously measures signals at a high sampling rate, rather than the traditional
blind window process. This method ensures accurate energy calculations even for
highly variable loads (welding machines, robots, etc.).
c Energies are calculated on the basis of the instantaneous power values, in two ways:
v The traditional mode where only positive (consumed) energies are considered
v The signed mode where the positive (consumed) and negative (supplied) energies
are considered separately.
Accuracy of measurements (including sensors)
c Voltage (V) 1%.
c Current (A) 1.5%.
c Frequency (Hz) 0.1 Hz.
c Power (W) and energy (Wh) 2.5%.
Stored information
The fine setting adjustments, the last 100 events and the maintenance register remain in
the control-unit memory even when power is lost.
Time-stamping
Time-stamping is activated only if an external power supply module is present (max. drift
of 1 hour per year).
Reset
An individual reset, via the keypad or via COM, acts on alarms, minimum and maximum
data, peak values, the counters and indicators.

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Performance and
functionality

Control units
Micrologic H harmonics

Micrologic H control units include all the

functions offered by Micrologic P.
Integrating significantly enhanced
calculation and memory functions, the
Micrologic H control unit offers in-depth
analysis of power quality and detailed
event diagnostics.

In addition to the Micrologic P functions, the Micrologic H control unit offers:

c In-depth analysis of power quality including calculation of harmonics and the
fundamentals.
c Diagnostics aid and event analysis through waveform capture.
c Enhanced alarm programming to analyse and track down a disturbance on the
AC power system.

(A)

The Micrologic H* control unit offers all the measurements carried out by Micrologic
P, with the addition of:
c Phase by phase measurements of:
v Power, energy.
v Power factors.
c Calculation of:
v Current and voltage total harmonic distortion (THD).
v Current, voltage and power fundamentals (50 Hz).
v Current and voltage harmonics up to the 51st order.
Instantaneous values displayed on the screen.

(V)

I rms

Micrologic 7.0 H

I
U
P
E

Measurements .......................................................................

Currents

(kW)

I max rms

(kWh)

A
A
A
A

1
2
e-fault
1
2
e-fault

3
N
e-leakage
3
N
e-leakage

V
V
V
%

12
23
31
1N
2N
3N
(U12 + U23 + U31) / 3

Voltages
U rms
V rms
U average rms
U imbalance

Harmonics

Power, energy
P active, Q reactive, S apparent
E active, E reactive, E apparent

W, Var, VA
Wh, VARh, VAh

Power factor

PF

totals 1
2
3
totals consumed - supplied
totals consumed
totals supplied
total 1
2
3

Frequencies
F

long time

Ir
.6
.5
.4

x In

Power-quality indicators

@ 6 Ir

instantaneous

short time

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

tsd
(s)

2
1
.5

.2
.1
0
I t off

.3
.2
.1

on

setting

delay

(ms)

230

350

10
140
20
30
60

800

Ii

6 8 10
4
12
3
15
off
2
x In
test

In
(A)

.4 .4 .3

Hz

alarm

tr
8
(s) 4
.9
12
16
.95 2
.98 1
20
24
1
.5

.8

.7

Total fundamentals
THD
U and I harmonics

U I
U I
3 5

%
amplitude

11 13

Similar to the Micrologic P control unit, the demand values are calculated over a
fixed or sliding time window that may be set from 5 to 60 minutes.
Currents
I demand

A
A
A
A

1
2
e-fault
1
2
e-fault

Power
P, Q, S demand
P, Q, S max demand

W, Var, VA
W, Var, VA

totals
totals

Maximeters
Only the current maximeters may be displayed on the screen.

Histories and maintenance indicators

These functions are identical to those of the Micrologic P.

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Demand measurements

I max demand

Micrologic H control units come with a non-transparent

lead-seal cover as standard.

Harmonics 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13, monitored by electrical utilities, are displayed on the

screen.

earth leakage

Note.

P Q S

3
N
e-leakage
3
N
e-leakage

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Time

With the communication option additional measurements,

maximeters and minimeters are available

Tools Window Help

Sampling Mode : MANUAL

5 seconds

Event

Module

Phase A-N Voltage - Harmonics Analysis

Phase 1-N

1,20

Harmonics(RMS)

Fundamental:

1,00

RMS:
RMS-H:

% Fundamental

0,80

Peak:
CF:
THD:

H1: 118.09
H2: 0.01
H3: 0.45
H4: 0.03
H5: 0.45
H6: 0.04
H7: 1.27
H8: 0.05
H9: 0.42
H10: 0.01
H11: 1.03
H12: 0.07

0,60
OK

0,40

0,20
0,00
H2

H3

H4

H5

H6

H7

H8

H9

H10

H11

H12

Harmonics

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Reports

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5 seconds

Sampling Mode : MANUAL

Phase A Current

Phase A-N Voltage

642

167

321

83

0
17

-83

33

50

66

17

-321

33

66

50

Your Specific Device - Phase A-N Voltage

-642

-167

Harmonics(RMS)

Phase B-N Voltage

Fundamental:

118.08

RMS:

118.11

RMS-H:

167

2.38

Peak:

83

166.86

CF:

1.41

0
17

-83

33

50

THD:

2.02

-167

H1: 118.09
H2: 0.01
H3: 0.45
H4: 0.03
H5: 0.45
H6: 0.04
H7: 1.27
H8: 0.05
H9: 0.42
H10: 0.01
H11: 1.03
H12: 0.07

The following measured or calculated values are only accessible with the COM
communication option:
c I peak / r, (I1 + I2 + I3)/3, I imbalance
c Load level in % Ir.
c Power factor (total and per phase).
c Voltage and current THD.
c K factors of currents and average K factor.
c Crest factors of currents and voltages.
c All fundamentals per phase.
c Fundamental current and voltage phase displacement.
c Distortion power and distortion factor, phase by phase.
c Amplitude and displacement of current and voltage harmonics 3 to 51.
The maximeters and minimeters are available only via the COM option for use with
a supervisory system.
Waveform capture
The Micrologic H control unit stores the last 12 cycles of each instantaneous
current or voltage measurement. On request or automatically on programmed
events, the control unit stores the waveforms. The waveforms may be displayed in
the form of oscillograms by a supervisory system via the COM option.
Enhanced alarm programming
Each instantaneous value can be compared to user-set, high and low threshold
overrun to generate an alarm. An alarm or combinations of alarms can be linked to
programmable actions, including circuit-breaker opening, activation of a M2C or
M6C contact, selective recording of measurements in a log and waveform capture.
Event log and maintenance registers
The Micrologic H offers the same event log and maintenance register functions as
the Micrologic P.

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07:48:22
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Module

Net Server Shutdown

User Log Out
DB Table Change
DB Table Change
DB Table Change
User Log In
Security Check
Net Server Started
User Log In
Net Server Shutdown
Security Check
Net server Started
User Log IN
IPC Error
DB Table Change
DB Table Change
DB Table Change
DB Table Change
DB Table Change
DB Table Change
DB Table Change
DB Table Change
Setup: Device Name Change
Setup: Device Added
Setup: Device Name Change
Setup: Device Added
User Log In
Security Check
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User : master
User : master
User : master
User : master
User : master
Key Status : Key Found
User : master

PowerLogic Network
SMS-3000 Client
Alarm Setup
Alarm Setup
Alarm Setup
SMS-3000 Client
PowerLogic Network
Level : 1
PowerLogic Network
Event/Alarm/Network
User : master
Level : 1
PowerLogic Network
Key Status : Key Found
PowerLogic Network
User : master
Level : 1
PowerLogic Network
Event/Alarm/Network
User : NA
Err : 109
SMS-3000 Client
User : -1
Logger Template Devices Logger Setup
User : -1
Logger Template Topics Logger Setup
User : -1
Logger Templates
Logger Setup
User : master
Analog Levels Assigned Alarm Setup
User : master
Analog Levels Template Alarm Setup
User : master
Functions
Alarm Setup
User : master
Digital Levels Assigned
Alarm Setup
User : master
Analog Levels Assigned Alarm Setup
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Device Setup
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User Level : 1
SMS-3000 Client
Key Status : Key Found
PowerLogic Network
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Level : 1
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Setting the display language

System messages may be displayed in six different languages. The desired language is
selected via the keypad.
Protection functions
All current-based protection functions require no auxiliary source. Voltage-based
protection functions are connected to AC power via a voltage measurement input built
into the circuit breaker.
Measurement functions
Measurement functions are independent of the protection functions.
The high-accuracy measurement module operates independently of the protection
module, while remaining synchronised with protection events.
Measurement-calculation mode
An analogue calculation function dedicated to measurements only enhances the
accuracy of harmonic calculations and the power-quality indicators. The Micrologic H
control unit calculates electrical magnitudes using 1.5 x In dynamics (20 x In for
Micrologic P).
Measurement functions are based on the new zero blind time concept
Energies are calculated on the basis of the instantaneous power values, in the traditional
and signed modes.
Harmonic components are calculated using the discrete Fourier transform (DFT).
Accuracy of measurements (including sensors)
c Voltage (V) 1%
c Current (A) 1.5%
c Frequency (Hz) 0.1 Hz
c Power (W) and energy (Wh) 2.5%
c Total harmonic distortion 1%
Stored information
The fine-setting adjustments, the last 100 events and the maintenance register remain in
the control-unit memory even when power is lost.
Time-stamping
Time-stamping is activated only if an external power supply module is present (max. drift
of 1 hour per year).
Reset
An individual reset, via the keypad or Via COM, acts on alarms, minimum and maximum
data, peak values, the counters and the indicators.

25

Performance and
functionality

External sensor (CT)

Rectangular sensor for earth

leakage protection

Micrologic control units

Accessories and test equipment

External sensors
External sensor for earth-fault and neutral protection
The sensors, used with 3P circuit breakers, are installed on the neutral conductor
for:
c Neutral protection (with Micrologic P and H).
c Unrestricted or unrestricted earth-fault protection (with Micrologic A, P and H).
The rating of the sensor (CT) must be compatible with the rating of the circuit
breaker:
c NW08 to NW20: TC 400/2000.
c NW25 to NW40: TC 1000/4000.
c NW40b to NW63: TC 2000/6300.
For double neutral protection (2 IN,) the sensor rating must be compatible with the
measurement range: 2 x IN.
Rectangular sensor for earth-leakage protection
The sensor is installed around the busbars (phases + neutral) to detect the zerophase sequence current required for the earth-leakage protection.
Inside dimensions (mm)
c 470 x 160 up to 4000 A.
External sensor for standby earth fault protection
The sensor is installed around the connection of the transformer neutral point to
earth and connects to the Micrologic 6.0 control unit via an MDGF module to
provide the standby earth fault protection.
Voltage measurement inputs
Voltage measurement inputs are required for power measurements and for earthleakage protection.
As standard, the control unit is supplied by internal voltage measurement inputs
placed downstream of the pole for voltages between 100 and 690 V AC. On
request, it is possible to replace the internal voltage measurement inputs by an
external connector which enables the control unit to draw power directly from the
distribution system upstream of the circuit breaker.

Long-time rating plug

Four interchangeable plugs may be used to limit the long-time threshold setting
range for higher accuracy.
As standard, control units are equipped with the 0.4 to 1 plug.
Setting ranges
standard
Ir = In x
low-setting option Ir = In x
high-setting option Ir = In x
off plug

0,4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.95 0.98 1

0.4 0.45 0.50 0.55 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75 0.8
0.80 0.82 0.85 0.88 0.90 0.92 0.95 0.98 1
no long-time protection

External power-supply module

The external power-supply module makes it possible to use the display even if the
circuit breaker is open or not supplied (for the exact conditions of use, see the
electrical diagrams section of this catalogue).
This module powers both the control unit and the M2C and M6C programmable
contacts.
With the Micrologic P and H*, it can be used to display fault currents after tripping
and to time-stamp events (alarms and trips).
Characteristics
c Power supply:
v 110/130, 200/240, 380/415 V AC (+ 10% - 15%), consumption 10 VA.
v 24/30, 48/60, 100/125 V DC (+20% -20%), consumption 10 W.
c Output voltage: 24 V DC; power delivered: 5 W / 5 VA.
c Ripple < 5%.
c Class 2 isolation.

Battery module
The battery module makes it possible to use the display even if the power supply to
the Micrologic control unit is interrupted.
Characteristics:
c battery run-time: 12 hours (approximately)
c Suitable for mounting on vertical backplates or DIN rail.

* Availability to be announced
26

Performance and
functionality

Spare parts
Lead-seal covers
A lead-seal cover controls access to the adjustment dials.
When the cover is closed:
c It is impossible to modify settings using the keypad unless the settings lockout
pin is removed from the cover.
c The test connector remains accessible.
c The test button for the earth-fault and earth-leakage protection function remains
accessible.
Characteristics
c Transparent cover for Micrologic A control units.
c Non-transparent cover for Micrologic P and H control units.
Spare battery
A battery supplies power to the LEDs identifying the tripping source. Battery service
life is approximately ten years and its condition can be tested via a test button
mounted on the front.

Lead-seal cover

M2C, M6C programmable contacts

These contacts are optional equipment for the Micrologic P and H* control units.
see page 20 for details.
Characteristics
Minimum load
Breaking
capacity (A)
p.f.: 0.7

M2C/M6C
V AC
V DC

M2C

M6C

240
380
24
48
125
250

10mA/24V
5
3
1.8
1.5
0.4
0.15

M2C: 24 V DC power supplied by control unit (consumption 100 mA).

M6C: external 24 V DC power supply required (consumption 100 mA).

Test equipment

Portable test kit

Mini test kit

The hand-held mini test kit may be used to:
c Check operation of the control unit and the tripping operation by
injecting a signal simulating a short-circuit.
c Supply power to the control units for settings via the keypad when the circuitbreaker is open (Micrologic P and H control units).
Power source: standard LR6-AA battery.
Portable test kit
The portable test kit is available in two versions:
c The self contained version with built-in keypad and display.
c The complete version controlled by a PC.
The self contained version may be used to check:
c The mechanical operation of the circuit breaker.
c The electrical continuity of the connection between the circuit breaker and the
control unit.
c Operation of the control unit:
v Display of settings.
v Operating tests on the ASIC electronic component.
v Automatic and manual tests on protection functions.
v Test on the zone-selective interlocking (ZSI) function.
v Inhibition of the earth-fault protection.
v Inhibition of the thermal memory.
The complete version controlled by a PC offers in addition:
c Comparison of the real tripping curve with the catalogue curves available on
the PC.
c Reset of the M2C / M6C contacts and indications.
c Reading and modification of settings and counters.
c Reading of histories and logs.
c Waveform capture.
c Analysis of harmonics.

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Performance and
functionality

Communication
Communication architecture

The (COM) communication option is

required for integration of the circuit
breaker or switch-disconnector in a
supervision system.
Masterpact uses Modbus or Jbus
communications protocol for full
compatibility with SMS PowerLogic
(electrical network) management systems.
An external gateway is available for
communication over ethernet networks.

COM communication option

For fixed devices, the COM option comprises of a communication module installed
within the device and supplied by a set of sensors (OF, SDE ,PF and CH microcontacts) kit for connection to XF and MX communicating voltage releases.
For drawout devices, the COM option comprises of:
c A communication module within in the device and supplied by a set of
auxilliaries (OF, SDE, PF and CH micro-contacts) and/or a kit for connection to
XF and MX communicating voltage releases.
c A communication module installed on the chassis and supplied by a set of
sensors (CE, CD and CT contacts).
Each installed device has an address that is assigned via the keypad of the control
unit (Modbus) or remotely (Batibus). The address of a drawout device is assigned
to the chassis which maintains the same address if the device is replaced.
Status indication by the COM option is independent of the auxiliary indication
contacts. These contacts remain available for conventional uses.
Device communication module
This module is independent of the control unit. Installed in the device, behind the
control unit, it receives and transmits information on the communication network.
An infra-red link transmits data between the control unit and the communication
module.
Consumption: 100 mA.
Chassis communication module
Installed on the chassis, this module makes it possible to address the chassis and
to maintain the address when the circuit breaker is in the disconnected position.
Consumption: 100 mA.
XF and MX communicating voltage releases
The XF and MX communicating voltage releases are equipped for connection to
the device communication module.
The remote-tripping function (second MX or MN) is independent of the
communication option.

++

CT

Communication
bus

Modbus device
communication module

us
modb

CD

CCM

CE

056431

Communication architecture

CE
C
CT
C
CD
C
MX
XF

E45183

OF
SDE
PF
CH

4
5
6

1
COM
module

Modbus chassis
communication module

3
1
2
3
4
5

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Device communication module

Chassis communication module
OF, SDE, PF and CH device auxilliaries
CE, CD and CT chassis auxilliaries
MX and XF releases

Indicate, control,
set, etc.

Performance and
functionality

Masterpact communication
The COM communication option is compatible with all Masterpact circuit breakers
and switch-disconnectors.
It may be used with all types of control units to:
c Identify the device.
c Indicate status conditions.
c Control the device.
Depending on the different type of Micrologic control unit, the COM option also
offers:
c Remote setting of the protection functions
c Analysis of the AC-power parameters for operating and maintenance purposes.
Device identification

switch-disconnector circuit breaker

Address
Type of device
Type of control unit
Type of long-time rating plug

c
-

c
c
c
c

c
c
c
c

c
c
c
c
c

Status indications
ON/OFF
Spring charged
Ready to close
Fault-trip
Connected/disconnected/test position

Controls
Opening / closing

Settings
Reading of the adjustment dial settings
Adjustment of fine setting
Programmable alarms and protection
Enhanced alarm programming

Micrologic
A
c
-

P
c
c
c
-

H
c
c
c
c

c
-

c
c
-

c
c
c

c
-

c
c
-

c
c
c

c
-

c
c

c
c

c
c

c
c
c

c
c
c

c
c

c
c

Operating and maintenance aids

Protection and alarm readings
standard
programmable
enhanced
Measurement readings
current
voltages, frequency, power, etc.
power quality: fundamental, harmonics
Fault readings
type of fault
interrupted current
Waveform capture
on faults
on demand or programmed
Histories and logs
trip history
alarm history
event logs
Indicators
contact wear, counters, etc.
maintenance register

Note.

See the description of the Micrologic control units for further details on protection and
alarms, measurements, waveform capture, histories, logs and maintenance indicators.

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Functions
and characteristics

Communication
Masterpact in a communication
network

Devices
Circuit breakers equipped with Micrologic control units may be connected to either
a Digipact or Modbus communication bus. The information made available
depends on the type of Micrologic control unit (A, P or H) and on the type of
communication bus (Digipact or Modbus).
Switch-disconnectors may be connected exclusively to the Digipact communication
bus.

Communication bus
Digipact bus
The Digipact bus is the internal bus of the low-voltage switchboard in which the
Digipact communicating devices are installed (Masterpact with Digipact COM,
PM150, SC150, UA150, etc.). This bus must be equipped with a DC150 data
concentrator (see the Powerlogic System catalogue).
Addresses
Addressing is carried out by the DC150 data concentrator.
Number of devices
The maximum number of devices that may be connected to the Digipact bus is
calculated in terms of communication points. These points correspond to the
amount of traffic the bus can handle. The total number of points for the various
devices connected to a single bus must not exceed 100.
If the required devices represent more than 100 points, add a second Digipact
internal bus.
Communicating device
DC150 data concentrator
Micrologic + Digipact COM
PM150
SC150
UA150

Number of points
4
4
4
4
4

Length of bus
The maximum recommended length for the Digipact internal bus is 200 meters.
Bus power source
Power is supplied by the DC150 data concentrator (24 V)..

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Modbus bus
The Modbus RS485 (JBus) system is an open bus on which communicating
Modbus devices (Masterpact with Modbus COM, PM300, Sepam, Vigilohm, etc.)
are installed. All types of PLCs and microcomputers may be connected to the bus.
Addresses
The software layer of the Modbus protocol can manage up to 255 addresses (1 to 255).
The device communication module comprises three addresses linked to:
n circuit-breaker manager;
n measurement manager;
n protection manager.
The chassis communication module comprises one address linked to:
n the chassis manager.
The division of the system into four managers secures data exchange with the
supervision system and the circuit-breaker actuators.
The manager addresses are automatically derived from the circuit-breaker address
@xx entered via the Micrologic control unit (the default address is 47).
logic addresses
@xx
@xx + 50
@xx + 200
@xx + 100

Circuit-breaker manager
Chassis manager
Measurement managers
Protection manager

(1 to 47)
(51 to 97)
(201 to 247)
(101 to 147)

Number of devices
The maximum number of devices that may be connected to the Modbus bus
depends on the type of device (Masterpact with Modbus COM, PM300, Sepam,
Vigilohm, etc.), the baud rate (19200 is recommended), the volume of data
exchanged and the desired response time. The RS485 physical layer offers up to
32 connection points on the bus (1 master, 31 slaves).
A fixed device requires only one connection point (communication module on the
device).
A drawout device uses two connection points (communication modules on the
device and on the chassis).
The number must never exceed 31 fixed devices or 15 drawout devices.
Length of bus
The maximum recommended length for the Modbus bus is 1200 meters.
Bus power source
A 24 V DC power supply is required (less than 20% ripple, insulation class II).

Communication interface
The Modbus bus may be connected to the central processing device in any of
three manners:
n direct link to a PLC. The communication interface is not required if the PLC is
equipped with a Modbus port;
n direct link to a computer. The Modbus (RS485) / Serial port (RS232)
communication interface is required;
n connection to a TCP/IP (Ethernet) network. The Modbus (RS485) / TCP/IP
(Ethernet) communication interface is required.

Software
To make use of the information provided by the communicating devices, software
with a Modbus driver must be used.

Micrologic utilities
This is a set of Modbus drivers that may be used with a PC to:
n display the variables (I, U, P, E, etc.) with the RDU (Remote Display Utility)
n read/write the settings with the RSU (Remote Setting Utility)
n remotely control (ON / OFF) the device with the RCU (Remote Control Utility).
These utilities are available upon request.

SMS (System Manager Software)

SMS is a software to monitor LV and/or MV electrical energy.
The SMS family includes a software range depending on the application and
function, from single product monitoring to the management of a multiple building:
c Power Meter and Circuit Monitor units
c LV devices
c Sepam units.

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Three types of connection are available:

c Vertical or horizontal rear connection
c Front connection
c Mixed connection.
The solutions presented are similar in
principle for both Masterpact NW fixed and
drawout devices.

Connections
Overview of solutions

Rear connection
horizontal

vertical

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

Front connection

Mixed connection

Note.

Masterpact circuit breakers can be connected with bare-copper, tinned-copper and

tinned-aluminium conductors.

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functionality

Optional
accessories
Type of accessory

front
connection

Interphase
barriers

Masterpact M replacement kit

Masterpact NW08 to NW63

fixed

drawout
rear
connection

front
connection

rear
connection

A set of connection parts is available to allow

replacement of a Masterpact M08 to M32 circuit
breaker by a Masterpact NW without modifying the
busbars (please consult us).

Mounting on a switchboard backplate

Masterpact NW fixed front-connected circuit breakers
can be installed on a backplate with the aid of special
brackets.

Disconnectable
front-connection
adapter

Safety shutters
with padlocking
(standard)

Shutter position
indication and locking

Disconnectable front-connection adapter

Mounted on a fixed front-connected device, the adapter simplifies replacement of a
fixed device by enabling fast disconnection from the front.

Safety shutters (standard)

Mounted on the chassis, the safety shutters automatically block access to the
disconnecting contact cluster when the device is in the disconnected or test
positions (degree of protection IP 20) When the device is removed from its chassis,
no live parts are accessible.
The shutter-locking system is complete with a padlocking block (padlock not
supplied). The block:
c Prevents connection of the device.
c Locks the shutters in the closed position.
A support at the back of the chassis is used to store the blocks when they are not
used.
c 2 blocks for NW08 to NW40.
c 4 blocks for NW40b to NW63.

Shutter position indication and locking on front face

This option located on the chassis front plate indicates that the shutters are closed.
It is possible to independently or separately padlock the two shutters using one to
three padlocks (not supplied).

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Locking
On the device

3
4
5
6

1
2

7
8
9

Access to pushbuttons
protected by transparent
cover

Pushbutton locking

Pushbutton locking using a

padlock

Device locking in the OFF position

Off position locking using a

padlock

1 Reset button for

mechanical trip indication.
2 OFF pushbutton.
3 OFF position keylock.
4 Electrical closing
pushbutton.
5 ON pushbutton.
.
6 Springs charged
indication
7 Pushbutton locking.
8 Contact position
indication.
9 Operation counter.

The transparent cover blocks access to the pushbuttons used to open and close
the device.
It is possible to independently lock the opening and closing buttons.
The pushbuttons may be locked using either:
c Three padlocks (not supplied).
c Lead seal.
c Two screws.

The circuit breaker can be locked in the OFF position by :

c Using padlocks (one to three padlocks, not supplied).
c Using keylocks (one or two different keylocks, optional extras).
Keys may be removed only when the device is in the open position (Profalux,
Ronis, Camlock or Castell type locks). The keylocks are available in any of the
following configurations:
c One keylock.
c One keylock mounted on the device + one identical keylock supplied separately
for interlocking with another device.
c Two different key locks for double locking.
Profalux and Ronis keylocks are compatible with each other.
A locking kit (without locks) is available for installation of one or two keylocks
(Ronis, Profalux, Camlock or Castell).

Cable-type door interlock

This option prevents door opening when the circuit breaker is closed and prevents
circuit breaker closing when the door is open.
For this, a special plate complete with a lock and a cable is mounted on the right
side of the circuit breaker. With this option, the source changeover function cannot
be implemented.

Off position locking using 1

or 2 keylocks

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functionality

On the chassis

1
2

Disconnected position locking by keylocks and/or padlocks

3
4
5
6

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

7
8
9
10

8
9
10

Mismatch protection.
Door interlock.
Racking interlock.
Keylock locking.
Padlock locking.
Position indicator.
Chassis front plate.
(accessible with cubicle
door closed).
Racking-handle entry.
Reset button.
Racking-handle
storage.

Disconnected position locking

Mounted on the chassis and accessible with the door closed, these devices lock
the circuit breaker in the disconnected position in two ways:
c Using padlocks (standard), up to three padlocks (not supplied).
c Using keylocks (optional), one or two (different keylocks) are available.
Profalux and Ronis keylocks are available in different options:
c One keylock
c Two different keylocks for double locking
A locking kit (without locks) is available for installation of one or two keylocks
(Ronis, Profalux, Camlock or Castell).

Connected, disconnected and test position locking

Carriage re-set button

The connected, disconnected and test positions are shown by a mechanical

indicator. It is necessary to depress the carriage re-set button before racking the
device between positions.
On request, the disconnected position locking system may be modified to lock
the circuit breaker in any of the three positions, connected, disconnected and
test.

Door interlock
Door interlock

Mounted on the right or left-hand side of the chassis, this device inhibits opening of
the cubicle door when the circuit breaker is in connected or test position. If the
breaker is put in the connected position with the door open, the door may be
closed without having to disconnect the circuit breaker.

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

Racking interlock between crank and OFF pushbutton

This option makes it necessary to press the OFF pushbutton in order to insert the
racking handle and holds the device open until the handle is removed.

Automatic spring discharge before breaker removal

Racking interlock

This option discharges the springs before the breaker is removed from the chassis.

Mismatch protection
Mismatch protection ensures that a circuit breaker is installed only in a chassis with
compatible characteristics. It comprises of two parts (one on the chassis and one
on the circuit breaker.

Mismatch protection

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Indication contacts

The following Indication contacts are

available:
c Standard version for relay applications.
c Low-level version for control of PLCs
and electronic circuits.
c Programmable contacts (M2C and M6C)
for advanced monitoring and protection
functions.

ON/OFF indication contacts (OF)

c Rotary type changeover contacts are directly driven by the mechanism of
Masterpact NW. These contacts operate when the minimum isolation distance
between the main circuit-breaker contacts is reached.
OF
supplied as standard
maximum number
breaking capacity (A)
p.f.: 0.3
AC12/DC12

NW

standard
V AC 240/380
480
690
V DC 24/48
125
250

ON/OFF indication contacts

(OF) (microswitch type)
low-level

V AC 24/48
240
380
V DC 24/48
125
250

4
12
minimum load: 100mA/24V
10/6*
10/6*
6
10/6*
10/6*
3
minimum load: 2mA/15V DC
6
6
3
6
6
3

* standard contacts: 10 A; optional contacts: 6 A.

Fault-trip indication contacts (SDE)

Circuit-breaker tripping due to a fault is signalled by:
c A red mechanical fault indicator (reset).
c One changeover contact (SDE).
Following tripping, the mechanical indicator must be reset before the circuit breaker
may be closed.
SDE
ON/OFF indication contacts
(OF) (rotary type)

Supplied as standard
Maximum number
Breaking capacity (A)
p.f.: 0.3
AC12/DC12

NW

Standard
V AC 240/380
480
690
V DC 24/48
125
250
Low-level
V AC 24/48
240
380
V DC 24/48
125
250

Additional fault-trip
indication contacts (SDE)

1
2
Minimum load: 100mA/24V
5
5
3
3
0.3
0.15
Minimum load: 2mA/15V DC
3
3
3
3
0.3
0.15

Combined connected/closed contacts (EF)

Circuit closed indication is only provided when the device is in the connected
position and switched on
Each EF contact will reduce the number of (OF) contact block by one off.
EF

Combined contacts

maximum number
breaking capacity (A)
p.f.: 0.3
AC12/DC12

NW
standard
V AC 240/380
480
690
V DC 24/48
125
250
low-level
V AC 24/48
240
380
V DC 24/48
125
250

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8
minimum load: 100mA/24V
6
6
6
2.5
0.8
0.3
minimum load: 2mA/15V DC
5
5
5
2.5
0.8
0.3

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functionality

CE, CD and CT connected/

disconnected/test position
carriage switches

Connected, disconnected and test position carriage

switches
Three series of optional auxiliary contacts are available for the chassis:
c Changeover contacts to indicate the connected position (CE).
c Changeover contacts to indicate the disconnected position (CD). This position
is indicated when the required clearance for isolation of the power and auxiliary
circuits is reached.
c Changeover contacts to indicate the test position (CT). In this position, the
power circuits are disconnected and the auxiliary circuits are connected.
Additional actuators
A set of additional actuators may be installed on the chassis to change the
functions of the carriage switches.

M2C programmable
contacts: circuit-breaker
internal relay with two
contacts

NW
Contacts
Maximum number

CE/CD/CT
3 3 3
9 0 0
6 3 0
6 0 3
minimum load: 100mA/24V
8
8
8
6
2.5
0.8
0.3
minimum load: 2mA/15V DC
5
5
5
2.5
0.8
0.3

standard
with additional actuators

Breaking capacity (A)

p.f.: 0.3
AC12/DC12

M6C programmable
contacts: circuit-breaker
external relay with six
independent changeover
contacts controlled from the
circuit breaker via a threewire connection.

standard
V AC 240
380
480
690
V DC 24/48
125
250
low-level
V AC 24/48
240
380
V DC 24/48
125
250

M2C / M6C programmable contacts

These contacts, used with the Micrologic P and H* control units, may be
programmed via the control unit using a keypad or via a supervisory station with
the COM communication option. They require an external power supply module.
They indicate:
c The type of fault.
c Instantaneous or delayed threshold overruns.
They may be programmed:
c With instantaneous return to the initial state.
c Without return to the initial state.
c With return to the initial state following a delay.
Characteristics
Minimum load
breaking
capacity (A)
p.f.: 0.7

M2C/M6C
V AC
V DC

100mA/24V
5
3
1.8
1.5
0.4
0.15

240
380
24
48
125
250

484

474

M2C: 24 V DC power supplied by control unit (consumption 100 mA).

M6C: external 24 V DC power supply required (consumption 100 mA).
* Availability to be announced.
M2C: 24 V DC
power supplied
by control unit
(consumption
100 mA).

M6C: external 24 V DC power supply required (consumption

100 mA).
1

S1

S1 S2

S2

S3

11

12 10 18 16

24 22

S4

S6

S5

14

20

471

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Remote operation
Remote ON / OFF

Two solutions are available for remote

operation of Masterpact devices:
c A Hard wired solution.
c A bus solution with the COM
communication option.

The remote ON / OFF function is used to remotely open and close the circuit
breaker. It comprises:
c A gear motor (MCH) equipped with a springs charged limit switch contact (CH).
c Two voltage releases:
v A closing release (XF).
v An opening release (MX).
Optionally, other functions may be added:
c A ready to close contact (PF).
c An electrical closing pushbutton (BPFE).
c Remote reset following a fault (RAR).
A remote-operation function is generally combined with:
c Device ON / OFF indication (OF).
c fault-trip indication (SDE).

Wiring diagram of a point-to-point remote ON / OFF function

spring
charged
B3

opening
order

closing
order

B2

C2

ready
to close
A2

252

fault
254

82

open
84

closed
12

14

MCH
PF
MX

OF1
SDE

XF

CH
B1

C1

A1

251

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

spring
charged

opening
order
B3

B2

C2

closed
order
C3

A2

A3

MCH

MXcom

XFcom

CH

Note:

An opening order always takes priority over a closing

order.
If opening and closing orders occur simultaneously(when
in the open position), the mechanism discharges without
any movement of the main contacts. The circuit breaker
remains in the open position (OFF).
In the event of maintained opening and closing orders,
the standard mechanism provides an anti-pumping
function by maintaining the main contacts in the open
position.
After tripping or opening using the manual or electrical
controls, the closing coil must first be reset before reclosing can take place.
When the automatic reset after fault trip (RAR) option is
installed, it is impotant to ensure that the automatic/
remote closing system is designed to prevent Autoreclosing under fault trip conditions.

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B1

C1

A1

COM

OF
PF
SDE
CH

supervisor
(i.e. PowerLogic software)

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Gear motor (MCH)

The gear motor automatically charges the spring mechanism when the circuit
breaker is closed. Instantaneous reclosing of the breaker is thus possible following
opening. The spring-mechanism charging handle is used only as a backup if
auxiliary power is lost.
The gear motor (MCH) is equipped as standard with a limit switch contact (CH) that
signals the charged position of the mechanism (springs charged).
Characteristics
Power supply V AC 50/60 Hz
V DC
Operating threshold
Consumption (VA or W)
Motor overcurrent
Charging time
Operating frequency
CH contact

48/60 - 100/130 - 200/240 - 277- 380/415 - 400/440 - 480

24/30 - 48/60 - 100/125 - 200/250
0.85 to 1.1 Un
180
2 to 3 In for 0.1 second
maximum 4 seconds for Masterpact NW
maximum 3 cycles per minute
10 A at 240 V

Voltage releases (XF and MX)

Gear motor (MCH) for
Masterpact NT

Gear motor (MCH) for

Masterpact NW

XF and MX voltage releases

Closing release (XF)

The XF release remotely closes the circuit breaker if the spring mechanism is
charged.
Opening release (MX)
The MX release instantaneously opens the circuit breaker when energised. The
supply can be maintained or automatically disconnected.
Characteristics
Power supplyV AC 50/60 Hz
V DC
Operating threshold
Consumption (VA or W)
Circuit-breaker response
time at Un

XF

MX

24 - 48 - 100/130 - 200/250 - 277 - 380/480 - 500/525

12 - 24/30 - 48/60 - 100/130 - 200/250
0.85 to 1.1 Un
0.7 to 1.1 Un
pick-up: 200
pick-up: 200
hold: 4.5
hold: 4.5
55 ms 10 (Masterpact NT)
50 ms 10
70 ms 10 (NW i 4000A)
80 ms 10 (NW > 4000A)

Ready to close contact (PF)

Ready to close contacts
(PF)

The ready to close position of the circuit breaker is indicated by a mechanical

indicator and a PF changeover contact. This signal indicates that all the following
are valid:
c The circuit breaker is in the OFF position.
c The spring mechanism is charged.
c A maintained opening order is not present:
v MX energised.
v Fault trip.
v Remote tripping (second MX or MN).
v Device not completely racked in.
v Device locked in OFF position.
v Device interlocked with a second device.
Characteristics
Supplied as standard
Maximum number
Breaking capacity
p.f.: 0.3
AC12/DC12

NW

standard
V AC 240/380
480
690
V DC 24/48
125
250
low-level
V AC 24/48
240
380
V DC 24/48
125
250

1
1
minimum load: 100mA/24V
5
5
3
3
0.3
0.15
minimum load: 2mA/15V DC
3
3
3
3
0.3
0.15

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Remote operation
Remote ON / OFF (cont.)

Electrical closing pushbutton (BPFE)

Located on the front panel, this pushbutton carries out electrical closing of the
circuit breaker.
Electrical closing via the BPFE pushbutton takes into account all the safety
functions that are part of the control/monitoring system of the installation.
The BPFE connects to the closing release (XF) in place of the COM module.

closing
enable

remote
closing
order

Electrical closing pushbutton (BPFE)

BPFE

A2

A3

XF com
A1

Remote reset after fault trip

Electrical reset after fault trip (RES)
Following tripping, this function resets the fault trip indication contacts (SDE) and
the mechanical indicator and enables circuit breaker closing.
Power supply: 110 / 130 V AC and 200 / 240 V AC

reset
order
K2

K1

Automatic reset after fault trip (RAR)

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

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Remote tripping

This function opens the circuit breaker via an electrical order. It comprises:
c A shunt release (second MX).
c Or an undervoltage release (MN).
c Or a delayed undervoltage release (MN + delay unit).
The delay unit, installed outside the circuit breaker, may be disabled by an
emergency OFF button to obtain instantaneous opening of the circuit breaker.

Wiring diagram for the remote-tripping function

opening
order

opening
order

delayed
opening
order

10

12

or
MX or MN voltage release

C12

D2

C11

D2

MN

MN

MX2

instantaneous
opening
order

D1

D1

Voltage releases (second MX)

When energised, the MX voltage release instantaneously opens the circuit breaker.
A continuous supply of power to the second MX locks the circuit breaker in the OFF
position.
Characteristics
Power supplyV AC 50/60Hz
V DC
Operating threshold
Consumption (VA or W)
Circuit-breaker response
time at Un

24 - 48 - 100/130 - 200/250 - 277- 380/480 - 500/525

12 - 24/30 - 48/60 - 100/130 - 200/250
0.7 to 1.1 Un
pick-up: 200
hold: 4.5
50 ms 10

Instantaneous voltage releases (MN)

The MN release instantaneously opens the circuit breaker when its supply voltage
drops to a value between 35% and 70% of its rated voltage. Without a supply to the
MN, it is impossible to close the circuit breaker, either manually or electrically. Any
attempt to close the circuit breaker has no effect on the main contacts. Circuitbreaker closing is enabled again when the supply voltage of the release returns to
85% of its rated value.
Characteristics
Power supplyV AC 50/60 Hz
V DC
Operating
opening
threshold
closing
Consumption (VA or W)
Circuit-breaker response
time at Un

24 - 48 - 100/130 - 200/250 - 380/480 - 500/550

24/30 - 48/60 - 100/130 - 200/250
0.35 to 0.7 Un
0.85 Un
pick-up: 20
90 ms 5 for NW

MN delay units
To eliminate nuisance tripping during short voltage dips, operation of the MN
release can be delayed. This function is achieved by adding an external delay unit
in the MN voltage-release circuit. Two versions are available, adjustable and nonadjustable.
Maximum cable lengths for voltage releases (MN, MX,
etc.) for a power supply voltage of UN +10%, -15%:

Cable
cross section
24 V
48 V
60 V

2.5

mm2

16 m
75 m
360 m

1.5

mm2

10 m
45m
210 m

Characteristics
Power supply
V AC 50-60 Hz /DC
Operating threshold
Consumption (VA or W)
Circuit-breaker response
time at Un

non-adjustable
adjustable
opening
closing
non-adjustable
adjustable

100/130 - 200/250
48/60 - 100/130 - 200/250 - 380/480
0.35 to 0.7 Un
0.85 Un
200
0.25 s
0.5 s - 0.9 s - 1.5 s - 3 s

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Accessories

Auxiliary terminal shield (CB)

Standard equipment mounted on the chassis, the shield prevents access to the
terminal block of the electrical auxiliaries.

Operation counter (CDM)

The operation counter sums the number of operating cycles and is visible on the
front panel. It is compatible with manual and electrical control functions.

Estucheon (CDP)
Standard equipment mounted on the door of the cubicle, the estucheon increases
the degree of protection to IP 40. It is available in fixed and drawout versions.

Blanking plate (OP) for estucheon (optional)

Used with the estucheon, this option closes off the door cut-out of a cubicle not yet
equipped with a device. It may be used with the estucheon for both fixed and
drawout devices.

Transparent cover (CP) for estucheon

Optional equipment mounted on the estucheon, the cover is hinged and secured by
a screw. It increases the degree of protection to IP 54. It adapts to both fixed and
drawout devices.

Estucheon (CDP) with blanking plate

Transparent cover (CP) for

Estucheon

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Source-changeover systems
Presentation

Remote-operated source-changeover systems

A remote-operated source-changeover system is made up of two or three circuit
breakers or switch-disconnectors linked by an electrical interlocking system.
Device control is backed up by a mechanical interlocking system that protects
against the consequences of an electrical malfunction and inhibits incorrect manual
operation.

Automatic source-changeover systems

When a remote-operated source-changeover system is combined with an
automatic controller(BA or UA), the supplies can be controlled automatically
according to a number of programmed operating modes.
A communications function for dialogue with a supervisor is available for A special
version of the UA automatic controller.

This solution provides:Automatic switching to alternate/standby supplies on loss of mains supply and reinstatement of mains breaker following voltage recovery.

Service sector:
c Hospital operating rooms
c Safety systems for tall buildings
c Computer rooms (banks, insurance companies, etc.)
c Lighting systems in shopping centres.

Industry:
c Assembly lines
c Propulsion systems on ships
c Essential auxiliaries in thermal power stations.

Infrastructure:
c Port and railway installations
c Runway lighting systems
c Control systems for military installations.

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functionality

Electrical interlocking of two or three

devices is used to create a remoteoperated source-changeover system. A
mechanical interlocking system enhances
the reliability of system operation.

Mechanical interlocking

To ensure a continuous supply of power, certain electrical installations are

connected to two power supplies:
c A normal supply N;
c A replacement supply R which supplies the installation when source N is not
available.
A source-changeover system switches between the two supplies. The system may
include an automatic controller which manages switching according to external
conditions. A source-changeover system may comprise two or three circuit
breakers or switch-disconnectors.

Interlocking of two devices using connecting rods

The two devices must be stack mounted.
This function requires:
c An adaptation fixture on the right side of each device.
c A set of connecting rods with no-slip adjustments.
The complete interlock kit is supplied for assembly by the customer.
Maximum vertical distance between the fixing planes: 900 mm
Combinations of Masterpact Normal and Replacement devices
The two devices must both be fixed devices or drawout devices to maintain correct
alignment of the mechanisms.

Interlocking of two or three devices using cables

Using cables, the devices may be stack mounted or installed side-by-side.

Interlocking of two devices

This function requires:
c An adaptation fixture on the right side of each device.
c A set of cables with no-slip adjustments.
Maximum distance between the fixing planes (vertical or horizontal): 2000 mm

Interlocking of three devices

This function requires:
c An adaptation fixture (different for each type of interlocking) on the right side of
each device.
c Three sets of cables with no-slip adjustments.
Maximum distance between the fixing planes (vertical or horizontal): 1000 mm
Installation
The complete interlock kit is supplied for assembly by the customer.

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Electrical interlocking

Electrical interlocking is used in conjunction

with the mechanical interlocking system to
prevent paralleling mains and standby
supplies.

Electrical interlocking requires an electrical control device.

This function can be implemented in one of two ways:
c Using the IVE electrical interlocking unit.
c By an electrician using the electrical systems presented in the diagrams in the
Source-changeover systems section of this catalogue.

Characteristics of the IVE unit

c
v
v
c
v

External connection terminal block:

Inputs: control of devices.
Outputs: status of the SDE contacts on the Normal and Replacement devices.
Connector to the two Normal and Replacement devices:
Inputs:
- Status of the OF contacts on each device (ON or OFF).
- Status of the SDE contacts on the Normal and Replacement devices.
v Outputs: power supply for motor mechanisms.
c Control voltage:
v 24 to 250 V DC.
v 48 to 415 V 50/60 Hz.
v 440 V 60 Hz.
The control voltage for the IVE electrical interlocking unit must be identical to that
of the operating mechanism.

Necessary equipment
Each device must be equipped with:
c A remote-operation system made up of:
v MCH gear motor.
v MX or MN opening release.
v XF closing release.
v PF ready to close contact.
c An available OF contact.
c A CE connected-position carriage switch on drawout devices.

Types of mechanical interlocking

Possible combinations

Standard configurations

ref.

2 devices

Q1

Q2

Q1
0

Q2
0

electrical interlocking
51156903
automatic controller with permanent
replacement source
51156904
automatic controller with engine generator set 51156905

0
1

1
0

Q1
0
1
0
1
0

Q2
0
0
0
1
1

Q3
0
0
1
0
0

automatic controller with permanent replacement source:

without lockout after fault
51156906
with lockout after fault
51156907
automatic controller with engine generator set:
without lockout after fault
51156908
with lockout after fault
51156909

Q1
0
1
0
0

Q2
0
0
1
0

Q3
0
0
0
1

electrical interlocking:
without lockout after fault
with lockout after fault

51156910
51156911

Q1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1

Q2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0

Q3
0
0
0
1
0
1
1

electrical interlocking:
without lockout after fault
with lockout after fault
automatic controller

51156912
51156913
51156914

3 devices: 2 Normal sources and 1 Replacement source

Q1

Q2

Q3

3 devices: 3 sources, only 1 device closed

Q1

Q2

Q3

3 devices: 2 sources and 1 coupling

Q1

Q2

Q3

Lockout after fault option: this option makes it necessary to manually reset the device following fault tripping.
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Performance and
functionality

By combining a remote-operated sourcechangeover system with an integrated BA

or UA automatic controller, it is possible to
automatically control supply transfer
according to user-selected sequences.
These controllers can be used on
source-changeover systems comprising 2
circuit breakers.
For source-changeover systems
comprising 3 circuit breakers, the
automatic control diagram must be
prepared by the installer as a complement
to to diagrams provided in the electrical
diagrams section of this catalogue.

Associated automatic controllers

Controller

BA

Compatible circuit breakers

UA

All Compact NS
and Masterpact circuit breakers

4-position switch
Automatic operation
Forced operation on Normal source
Forced operation on Replacement source
Stop (both Normal and Replacement sources off)

c
c
c
c

c
c
c
c

Automatic operation
Monitoring of the Normal
source and automatic changeover
Generator set startup control
Generator set shutdown control
Load shedding and reconnection of non-priority circuits
Changeover to the Replacement
source if one of the phases of the Normal phase is absent

c
c
c
c

Test
c

By opening the P25M circuit breaker

supplying the controller
By pressing the test button on the front of the controller

Indications
c

Selection of type of Normal source

(single-phase or three-phase)
Voluntary transfer to Replacement source
c
(e.g. energy management commands)
During peak-tariff periods (energy management commands),
forced operation on Normal source
if Replacement source not operational
Additional contact (not part of controller).
c
Transfer to Replacement
source only if contact is closed.
(e.g. used to test the frequency of UR).
Setting of maximum startup time
for the replacement source

Circuit breaker status indication on the front

of the controller: on, off, fault trip
Automatic mode indicating contact

Other functions

BA controller

c
c

Options
c

Communication option

Power supply
Control voltages (1)

220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz

380 to 415 V 50/60 Hz
440 V 60 Hz

c
c
c

c
c
c

0.35 Un i voltage i 0.7 Un

0.5 Un i voltage i 0.7 Un
voltage u 0.85 Un

c
c
c

Operating thresholds
Undervoltage
Phase failure
Voltage presence

Characteristics of output contacts

Rated thermal current (A)
Minimum load

UA controller

8
10 mA at 12 V

Utilisation category (IEC 947-5-1)

Ooperational current (A)
24 V
48 V
110 V
220/240 V
250 V
380/415 V
440 V
660/690 V

AC
AC12
8
8
8
8
5
4
-

AC13
7
7
6
6
-

AC14
5
5
4
4
-

DC
AC15
6
5
4
3
-

DC12
8
2
0.6
0.4
-

DC13
2
-

(1) The controller is powered by the ACP auxiliaries control plate. The same voltage

must be used for the ACP plate, the IVE unit and the circuit breaker motor mechanisms.
If this voltage is the same as the source voltage, then the Normal and Replacement
sources can be used directly for the power supply. If not, a BC type or equivalent
isolation transformer must be used.

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