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Contents
1. Electrical switchgear ................................................................. 3

1.1 Functions performed by electrical switchgear .................................... 3
1.2 Functions performed by the switch ..................................................... 3
2. The switch .................................................................................. 4

2.1 Switches in LV distribution .................................................................. 4
2.1.1 Switch applications ............................................................................ 5
2.1.2 Market values .................................................................................... 5
2.2 Main functions ...................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Functions applicable to all switches ................................................. 6
2.2.2 Specific functions ............................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Summarising table .......................................................................... 11
3. Switch standards ..................................................................... 12

3.1 General .............................................................................................. 12
3.2 Normal standard values for domestic switches (IEC 60669-1) ....... 12
3.3 Normal standard values of industrial switches (IEC 60947-3) ........ 13
3.3.1 The definitions ................................................................................. 13
3.3.2 Standard usage values ................................................................... 13
3.3.3 Utilisation categories ....................................................................... 14
3.3.4 Suitability for isolation ..................................................................... 14
3.3.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ............................................ 17
3.3.6 Test Sequences ............................................................................... 17
4. The Schneider Electric choice ............................................... 19

4.1 The Schneider Electric technical choices ......................................... 19
4.1.1 Isolation ........................................................................................... 19
4.1.2 Front face class II ............................................................................ 21
4.1.3 "Emergency stop" control ................................................................ 21
4.1.4 The switch is an environmentally-friendly product .......................... 21
4.2 Installing switches: the "Schneider Electric" system ........................ 22
4.2.1 The installation system .................................................................... 22
4.2.2 Consistency of the circuit-breaker/switch ranges ........................... 24
4.2.3 Positioning the offer by applications ............................................... 26
4.3 Choosing a Schneider Electric switch .............................................. 27
4.3.1 Choice criteria ................................................................................. 27
4.3.2 Location and application table ........................................................ 28
4.3.3 The switches available in the Schneider Electric offer ................... 29
4.3.4 Switch range technical data ............................................................ 30
Contents (cont.)
5. Additional technical information ........................................... 31

Characteristic tables ................................................................................ 32
Switch-disconnectors selection ............................................................... 34
Interpact INS40 to 160 ............................................................................. 34
Interpact INS250 ...................................................................................... 36
Interpact INS320 to 630 ........................................................................... 38
Interpact INV100 to 250 with visible break ............................................. 40
Interpact INV320 to 630 with visible break ............................................. 42
Interpact IN1000 to 2500 ......................................................................... 44
Switch-disconnectors ............................................................................... 46
Compact ................................................................................................... 46
Compact CM ............................................................................................. 50
Masterpact ................................................................................................ 52
Co-ordination ............................................................................................ 56
Modular switches and residual current circuit-breakers .......................... 56
Upstream: circuit-breakers or fuses / Downstream: modular switches ... 57
Upstream: fuses or circuit-breakers / Downstream: modular residual ... 58
current circuit-breakers
Upstream: NS100/160 / Downstream: Multi 9 circuit-breakers ............... 59
Industrial switch-disconnectors ................................................................ 60
Protection of switch-disconnectors ........................................................... 62
In short
Electrical Switchgear
1.1 Functions performed by electrical

switchgear
National and international standards define the method for making electrical
distribution circuits as well as the purpose and functions of switchgear.
There are three main functions, namely:
circuit protection takes three main fault types into account:
overloads,
short-circuits,
both of which adversely affect the lifetime of cables and loads,
insulation faults, harmful for persons and equipment.
isolation is used to separate a circuit or a device from the remainder of the
installation to allow 100% safe operation,
control allows the user to take voluntary action on installation operation:
when such action takes place in normal operating conditions (on load, with no
overcurrent) in order to energise or de-energise all or part of the installation,
control is said to be functional,
when such action is essential (whatever the load condition of the installation) in
order to immediately de-energise all or part of the installation, control is said to be
of the emergency stop kind.
Three main functions:

protection,
isolation,
control,
of electrical circuits.
The switch is used for:
control,
often isolation.
For protection it must be
combined with:
a circuit-breaker,
fuses,
a residual current device
(if necessary).
Switchgear
Fuse
Disconnector
Switch
Disconnector - fuse
Switch - fuse
Contactor
Circuit-breaker
Functions perfomed
Protection
Overloads
(3)
A variety of switchgear perform all or some of these three main functions. The
following table situates the role of the main switchgear:
Isolation
Shortcircuit
Control
Insulation
fault
(1) (2)
(1) (2)
(2)
Table A
Basic function of the switchgear considered (always performed). (1) Possible with a switch with automatic opening.
Additional function possible (not always performed).
(2) Possible with addition of a "Residual Current Device (RCD)".

(3) gG fuse only
1.2 Functions performed by the switch

The switch is mainly:
a control device:
control is normally manual,
it can be electrical on opening (we then talk of a switch with automatic opening),
able to break and make a circuit on-load.
It does not need any energy to remain open or closed (2 stable positions).
for safety reasons, the switch is often equipped with a suitability for isolation
function,
the switch must always be used in coordination with an overload and shortcircuit protection device.
The switch
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2.1 Switches in LV distribution
coupling
switch
industrial power
distribution
switchboard
tertiary power distribution

switchboard
15 -40 kA
1000 A
20 -80 kA
1600 A
replacement
source
modular product
subdistribution
switchboard
industrial
distribution
switchboard
160 A
160 A : 15 - 25 kA
400 A : 20 - 80 kA
15 - 25 kA
local
isolation
enclosure
local
isolation
enclosure
small tertiary
distribution
enclosure
10 kA
63 A
automation
cubicle
source
changeover
switch
local
isolation
enclosure
automation
enclosure
25 kA
10 kA
63 A
125 A
630 A
15 kA
5 kA
40 A
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NB: immediately beside the machine
or built into the machine
building
utilities
building final
distribution
continuous
process
Figure 0: Diagram showing a standard installation covering most of the cases observed in real life.
individual machine
manufacturing process
In short
2.1.1 Switch applications
Switches are characterised by

market values taking into account:
6 applications,
the installation method,
user habits such as type of
isolation: with visible isolation or
positive break indication.
These market values induce
choices of technology and
reference standards.
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Coupling
Local or subdistribtion isolation switch for Tertiary Building

applications:
These switches are of the industrial type and are installed in subdistribution
switchboards or industrial enclosures. They comply with standard IEC 60947-1,-3 (1)
and can have a modular profile. Suitability for isolation and electrical data defined for
utilization categories greater than or equal to AC 22 are vital functions.
Local or subdistribtion isolation switch for Domestic Building
applications:
These switches comply with standard IEC 60947-1,-3 (1) or IEC 60669-1(1). Suitability
for isolation is an essential function. Earth leakage protection is an additional function
that is often requested.
Local or subdistribution isolation switch for industrial applications of
the Continuous Process type:
These switches, of the industrial type, comply with standard IEC 60947-1,-3 (1) and
can have a modular profile. They can occasionally control motors and perform the
emergency stop function. Suitability for isolation is an essential function.
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Subdistribution isolation switch for industrial applications of the

Manufacturing Process type:
These switches, of the industrial type, comply with standard IEC 60947-1,-3 (1). They
can have a modular profile and perform the emergency stop function. Suitability for
isolation is an essential function.
Thermal
withstand
General functions
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isolation
on-load opening
safety
Local isolation switch for industrial applications of the Manufacturing

Process type:
These switches, of the industrial type, comply with standard IEC 60947-1,-3 (1) and
can have a modular profile. Suitability for isolation is an essential function. In some
utilisation cases they can perform:
the emergency stop function,
direct control of motors.
2.1.2 Market values
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Local isolation
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Entified, namely:
Power switchboard isolation and coupling switch:
These switches are of the industrial type and are installed in power or
subdistribution switchboards in tertiary or industry. They comply with standard IEC
60947-1,-3 (1). Suitability for isolation and a high thermal withstand (particularly for
the coupling function) are vital functions.
direct motor
control
emergency stop
Figure 1b: Functions table
According to its position in the installation, its application and assembly in the
installation system, the switch must meet certain market values in terms of:
adaptability to installation systems,
standard requirements (installation).
Market values must also be considered, relating to habits such as:
operating handle types (front, side, etc.),
accessory level,
assembly habits,
visible isolation,
or other habits linked to operator safety such as:
rapid identification of the isolation device in the middle of other devices,
robustness appearance of switchgear performing the on-load circuit control and
isolation function,
etc.
The summary of applications and market values leads us to consider the
functionalities listed in the table opposite.
(1) As from the beginning of 1998 IEC standards have received new numbering in IEC 60xxx.
However their content remains the same.
In short
2.2 Main functions

2.2.1 Functions applicable to all switches
Suitability for isolation is an

important function that the switch
must possess.
2.2.1.1 Standards
To satisfy the previous applications, two technologies are available:
industrial type switches for industrial and tertiary applications,
industrial type switches for domestic applications.
On-load breaking is a natural

function of the switch.
The reference standards for switches are:

in industry and the tertiary sector:
standards IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3 / European standards EN 60947-1 and
EN 60947-3.
in domestic applications:
standard IEC 60669-1.
The additional safety, emergency

stop and earth leakage protection
functions are accessible to
switches.
2.2.1.2 Isolation
Operation of an electrical installation requires the possibility of working with power
off on all or part of this installation in order to perform maintenance and servicing
or to make modifications.
Padlocking a feeder
Installation standards define the compulsory feeder padlocking operations to
guarantee safety of the operations. Switchgear separating the relevant feeder
must be recognised as suitable for isolation and possess a locking system in the
"open" position.
Position of isolation in the installation
An isolation device must be installed at the origin of each circuit distribution point in
order to ensure optimum continuity of supply ("incoming end" of the enclosure/
subdistribution cubicle).
2.2.1.3 Switch/disconnector
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Some switches perform this function in addition to their circuit control function.
They are then switches/disconnectors whose symbol, shown opposite, must be
clearly shown on the front face of the device installed.
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125(2P) 250(4P)
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Figure 2: Marking a switch suitable for isolation
The isolation function is performed in 2 ways:

visible isolation,
positive break indication.
The industrial switch construction standard IEC 60947-3 defines the rules and the
tests to be performed to guarantee this function (see section 3.3.4).
Suitability for isolation

Isolation is explicitly defined and recognised by standard IEC IEC 60947-1-3 for
industrial type switches/disconnectors. A switch/disconnector complying with this
standard for the isolation function unconditionally meets the additional tests and
requirements of the installation standards.
Implementation and utilisation precautions
Switchgear suitable for isolation must:
have multi-pole breaking, i.e. the live conductors, including the neutral
(except for the PEN conductor that must never be broken) must be able to be
simultaneously broken,
be lockable in the open position in order to avoid all risk of accidental
reclosing, essential on industrial type devices,
be able to meet overvoltage withstand conditions.
Before working on the part of the installation downstream of a switch/
disconnector, the user must:
open the switch,
then, in all cases, compulsorily check absence of power,
(if the switch has visible isolation, see section 334 of the Standards - suitability for
isolation),
check contact opening.
Choice of isolation
Choice of isolation mode depends on:
market habits,
switch rating.
The manufacturer must:
propose safe, reliable solutions guaranteeing customer safety,
ensure the best possible value (quality and performance) for money.
Comparison of the 2 isolation types
The table below summarises the advantages and drawbacks of each solution.
Isolation mode
Handle position
Operating guarantee
Possible checks
(1)
With positibe break

indication
Mechanical test
By the manufacturer
Handle position,
position clearly identified
With visible isolation

No testing demanded(1)
By the operator
Visual:
problem of legibility
problem of interpretation
in the strict sense of the standard
Table B
2.2.1.4 On-load breaking

The operator must be able to safely and easily put his electrical installation out of
operation regardless of load conditions. For switches, on-load breaking is
essential and tests are required by standard IEC 60947-3. Switch electrical
performance depends on its position in electrical distribution:
Type of current to be controlled:
The utilization categories defined by standard IEC 60947-3 specify the various
requirements to be met according to the circuits to be controlled.
When the switch is installed at a high upstream level in LV distribution, the loads
supplied are numerous and mixed: the current to be controlled is of the inductive
type. Utilization category AC22 is recommended for this type of switch.
When the switch is installed at the incoming end of the distribution enclosure (or
cubicle), the loads supplied may be not very inductive (power supply, lighting,
convector, etc.). Utilization category AC21 is sufficient for this type of application.
However, the same type of enclosure can be used to supply a mixed installation
with motors: utilization category AC22 is then necessary. To simplify the choice
and guarantee proper operation, whatever application is performed, utilization
category AC22 is always recommended at this level.
When the switch is placed directly on a motor feeder and used as a control
device, it must meet:
a utilization category AC23, if control is occasional (normal control by a
contactor),
a specific utilization category AC3, if the switch is the main motor start-up and
stopping device.
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Number of operation
The nearer the switch to the loads, the greater the number of operations. A suffix
attached to the utilization category -A (frequent operations) or B (infrequent
operations) defines operation frequency. In electrical distribution, the number of
operations to be performed is never very great (a few thousand).
2.2.1.5 Additional safety functions

Additional functions are often requested for switches ensuring local and
subdistribution isolation.
MN release
The emergency stop control

This is performed in 2 ways:
remotely by an emergency pushbutton either by a contactor or by a switch with
automatic opening. The controlled switch is installed in a switchboard or enclosure
in standard manner. It is necessarily equipped with an automatic tripping device
and, in many cases, with auxiliary indicating contacts,
directly by means of a switch. Safety regulations and/or installation standards
specify that in this case the device must be easy to identify and access.
Identification is based on choice of colours:
- operating device (red handle),
- front face (yellow front plate).
Pushbutton emergency stop
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Insulation fault protection

Insulation fault protection can be provided by a Residual Current Device (RCD)
associated with or incorporated into a switch depending on the application in
question.
Subdistribution switchboard isolation switch
The RCD is associated with a controlled switch (with automatic tripping).
The RCD provides protection of persons (indirect contacts) and protection against
fire. It must be selective with the downstream RCDs.
Final distribution switchboard and enclosure isolation switch
The RCD is built into the switch and is normally dedicated to a single protection
function: persons (direct contact), fire, etc.
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INS switch: local emergency stop
ID si 2P 63 A 30 mA. Residual current

circuit-breaker
NB: In all cases, the chosen switchgear will be able to break overloads and
abnormal currents, thus excluding from this function devices only of the
disconnector type.
In short
2.2.2 Specific functions

2.2.2.1 The coupling function
Depending on the position of the switch in the LV installation and on the operators
specific needs, the coupling function can be automatic or manual.
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Switches can be used to perform:

coupling functions,
local isolation and disconnection
functions.
In this case they have specific
features.
1600 A
1600 A
coupling
switch
80 kA - 1 s
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Figure 4a: Coupling the network at main LV board level
main
source
replacement
source
floor
subdistribution
switchboard
source
changeover
switch
Automatic coupling
This function is normally built into the source changeover function (e.g. 2
sources and 1 coupling). Should one of the sources fail, the loads are
automatically coupled to the second source. This is performed at the supply end of
LV distribution.
This function is mainly found in the main LV switchboard or the incomers of the
subdistribution switchboard (see fig. 4a and 4b).
Specific features
The switches are located near the sources: the lsc are high (from 30 to 80 kA).
Time discrimination is often used: the fault currents are not limited. This results in a
need for high withstand performance in short-circuit conditions:
thermal stress withstand: the main LV switchboard specifications may impose a
withstand of 80 kA - 1s for a busbar in a 3000A main LV switchboard,
making capacity lcm: the coupling may close and make a high short-circuit
current.
Switchgear has a motor mechanism. An electrical and mechanical interlocking with
the other source changeover switch components is necessary.
NB: When this function is combined with the automatic source changeover function, it can be
performed by circuit-breakers with only instantaneous protection to limit stresses on the
installation in event of closing on a short-circuit.
Manual coupling
This function is normally used to couple:
a set of loads on an emergency network,
a set of loads on a moving generator.
The switch manually and locally performs the transfer to the emergency
replacement network. This load transfer is occasional and programmed.
This function is mainly found on the incomers and feeders of the subdistribution
switchboards (see fig. 4c).
Features: switches are at the heart of distribution:
they are normally protected by limiting type circuit-breakers,
occasional, voluntary coupling considerably limits the risk of anomalies
(particularly during coupling).
The switch has standard features and is of the manual type. Device interlocking is
necessary.
Table summarising the coupling function
Technical data
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Figure 4b: Coupling a high-rise building replacement/standby

network
GE
moving
generator
set
Figure 4c: Manual coupling on high-rise building moving GE
Electrodynamic
withstand icw (A rms)
Making capacity
Icm (A peak)
Control:
motor
manual
Utilization category
On-load breaking
Interlock
Assembly
Standards
800 A
800 A to
2000 A to
> 3000 A
40 kA
2000 A
35 kA
for 1s
75 kA
3000 A
50 kA
for 1s
105 kA
85 kA
for 1s
187 kA
(1)
AC22
vital
AC23
important
Yes
Yes
Industrial
switchboard
IEC 60947-3
AC22
vital
AC23
important
Yes
Yes
Industrial
switchboard
IEC 60947-3
AC22
vital
AC23
important
Yes
Yes
Power
switchboard
IEC 60947-3
AC22
vital
AC23
important
Yes
Yes
Power
switchboard
IEC 60947-3
20 kA
Table C
possible,
recommended.
(1) as soon as coupling is local.
Masterpact type switches.
2.2.2.2. The motor "isolation" function

When a motor circuit is supplied and protected from a centralised power supply
to guarantee safety and simplify maintenance, a local control and isolation device
is frequently required. These functions are performed by a separate device known
as a local isolation enclosure containing an on-load breaking switch.
Switch features
n In most cases, motor control is performed by a contactor. The switch only
performs occasional control of the motor: utilization category is AC23.
n For some small motors (< 18.5 kW), the switch may be considered to be the main
control device of the motor: utilisation category is AC3.
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Industrial switches
used mainly in tertiary
and industrial power
switchboards. They
comply with standard
IEC 60947-3 and are for
example Interpact or
Masterpact type
switches.
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n Additional functions: the switch function is completed by locking in the open

position to ensure safe maintenance of the feeder. This switch can also be used
as an emergency stopping device (red front plate, yellow handle).
1000 3P Interpact IN switch
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Modular profile
industrial switches
used mainly in
subdistribution
switchboards. They
comply with standard
IEC 60947-3 and are
switches of the INS
type.
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Masterpact NI NA
(63 A) 4P Interpact INS63

switch
4P Interpact INV160 switch
2.2.3 Summarising table

Main usage values
Power
Industrial
Subdistribution Small tertiary
Automationn
Local isolation
according to applications
distribution
switchboards
switchboards
distribution
enclosures
enclosures
switchboard
& automation
(modular
enclosures
cubicles
products)
400 to 2500 A
40 to 400 A
20 to 160 A
63 A
40/63 A
10 to 630 A
yes
yes
yes
essential
essential
essential
by positive contact indication or visible isolation
yes
essential
yes
essential
yes
essential
essential
essential
essential
important
not very important
20 to 80 kA
essential
essential
important
important
important
I 160 A :
15 to 25 KA
I 400 A :
20 to 80 kA
important
not very important
essential
not very important
not very important
10 kA
important
essential
essential
important
important
3 to 5 kA
essential
essential
important
essential
essential
I 63 A :
15 kA
I 630 A :
25 kA
essential
important
not applicable
essential
important
not applicable
Current range
LV switch basic functions
Circuit on-load control
Isolation
Padlocking the isolated status
Other usage values
Padlocking
Handle
rotary
direct front
front extended
side extended
Maximum short-circuit level
Type of
controlled
circuit (1)
AC21A
AC22A
AC23A
AC3
Mounting
system
front and mounting

plates for functional
enclosures
universal mounting
plates
45 mm tip
symmetrical rail
essential
essential
essential
important
not very important
I 63 A :
15 kA
I 160 A :
25 kA
essential
important
not very important
not applicable
essential
important
not very important essential
not applicable not applicable
essential
40/63A essential
> 63 A rare
Table D
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Local control and

isolation switches
used for direct control of
frequently operated
loads. They comply with
standard IEC 60947-3
with an AC23 or AC3
utilization category
depending of their rating
and the application. They
are installed on a door or
at the back of the
cubicle. They are Vario
type switches.
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Modular type
switches used mainly
in subdistribution
switchboards and
distribution enclosures.
They comply with
standard IEC 60669-1
and are Multi 9 type
switches.
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(1) See section 3.3.3. Utilisation categories.
NG 125 NA
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ID si bi 63 A 30 mA
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Vario (VCF-O)
Vario (VBF-OGE)
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400 A 4P Interpact INS

switch
Red/yellow INS250
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In short
Switch Standards
The switch must comply with:

standard IEC 60669-1 for
domestic applications,
standards IEC 60947-1 and
60947-3 for tertiary and industrial
applications.
These standards specify the main
technical data of the switches: rated
currents and voltages, utilisation
category, etc.
Standard IEC 60947-3 completely
defines the suitability for isolation
of industrial switches.
3.1 General
Low Voltage switchgear standards lay down all the general common and specific
requirements and measures. They particularly specify:
equipment definitions,
its technical data,
information on the equipment,
normal operating, assembly and transportation conditions,
construction and operating specifications,
tests.
The switches comply with standards (1):
IEC 60947-1 (general requirements) and IEC 60947-3 (specific switch
requirements) for industrial switches,
IEC 60699-1 for domestic switches.
3.2 Normal standard values for domestic

switches (IEC 60669-1)
Rated voltages and currents
rated voltage: preferably 130 V, 230 V, 250 V, 277 V, 400 V, 415 V, 440 V,
rated current: preferably 6 A, 10 A, 16 A, 20 A, 25 A, 32 A, 40 A, 63 A.
Breaking capacity
The standard stipulates a suitable breaking capacity. This conformity is verified
by a test depending on rated voltage and current as given below.
Switch type
Rated voltage
Ue
250 V
> 250 V
Current voltage
Ie
16 A
> 16 A
Test characteristics
Test voltage
k1 x Ue
1,1
1
Test current
k2 x Ie
1,25
1,2
Table E
The standard stipulates 200 breaks at cos = 0.3 with rates specified according
to rated current.
Normal operation
Switches must withstand the following number of operations, for their rated
voltage and current:
Rated voltage
250 V
> 250 V
All voltages
All voltages
Rated current
16 A
16 A
16 A < Ie 40 A
> 40 A
Operations
40 000
20 000
10 000
5 000
Table F

Standard IEC 60699-1 does not give any recommendations regarding visible
isolation or positive break indication.
The tests required are also less demanding than for industrial switches:
for dielectric testing, a 50/60 Hz voltage of between 2000 V and 4000 V
(depending on application point) is applied for 1 minute. A check is run to ensure
that the insulation resistor retains a minimum value (2 to 5 M according to the
test),
no impulse wave testing required.
Moreover, the domestic switch test conditions match class AC22, see section 3.3.3.
(1) IEC standards were renumbered in IEC 60xxx at the beginning of 1998, but their content
remains the same.
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3.3. Normal standard values of industrial

switches (IEC 60947-3)
The specifications and tests relating to each switchgear type include 2
documents:
the general requirements of standard IEC 60947-1,
the specific standard for the equipment considered.
For switches, standard IEC 60947-3 completes, amends or replaces the
specifications of the general requirements of standard IEC 60947-1.
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3.3.1 The definitions
Figure 6: Switch
The standard gives specific definitions, including those for:

The switch: a mechanical connection device:
able to make, withstand and break currents in normal conditions, including
overloads,
able to withstand currents in abnormal conditions, such as short-circuits, for a
specified period of time,
able to break on no-load (with no load downstream).
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The disconnector: a mechanical connection device:

meeting the specifications for the isolation function in the opening position,
able to withstand currents in normal conditions as well as currents in abnormal
conditions, such as short-circuits, for a specified period of time.
The switch/disconnector:
a switch meeting the specifications for the isolation function in the opening
position.
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Figure 7: Disconnector
3.3.2 Standard usage values

Figure 5: Switch/disconnector
Conventional thermal current, lth (A)

The maximum current that a switch can permanently convey without excessive
temperature rise. This value is associated with a utilisation temperature given by
the manufacturer:
e.g. lth = 400 A, lth = 25 A at 40C.
Normally lth = lu (lu = unbroken current). lth actually corresponds to the switch
rating.
Short-circuit making capacity, lcm (A peak)
The short-circuit current value that the switch can make, on closing on a shortcircuit, without being damaged.
Electrodynamic withstand (A peak)
The maximum current, in peak value, that the main contacts can withstand without
repulsion.
e.g. 10 kA peak.
This value must be taken into account for protection by circuit-breaker or fuse.
This value is not a standard one. When it is not declared, it corresponds to the
short-circuit making capacity (lcm).
Thermal withstand, lcw (A rms-s or in A2s)
The overcurrent that the switch can withstand for a given time without being
damaged.
e.g. lcw = 3 kA rms for 3 seconds.
Rated operational current, le (A)
The switchs utilisation current, depending on the application (resistive or inductive
circuit: see below section 3.3.3. Utilization categories).
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3.3.3 Utilization categories

The standard identifies three types of utilization categories:
AC21: resistive loads,
AC22: mixed loads,
AC23: inductive loads,
AC3: direct control of a single motor.
As regards DC current devices, categories are respectively: DC20, DC21,
DC3, etc.
A letter, A or B, is associated with each ACxy category, according to whether or
not the device is designed for frequent switching operations:
A: frequent operations: from 2 000 to 10 000 operations (mechanical and
electrical) as per rating,
B: non frequent operations: from 400 to 2 000 operations (mechanical and
electrical) as per rating.
3.3.3.1 Table of rated operational currents

Utilization categories
Frequent
Infrequent
operations
operations
AC21A
AC21B
AC22A
AC22B
AC23A
AC23B
AC3
Technical data
Applications
Resistive loads, including moderate overloads

(cos = 0.95)
Mixed resistive and inductive loads, including
moderate overloads (cos = 0.65)
Squirrel-cage motors and other highly
inductive loads
(cos = 0.45 for Ie > 100 A)
(cos = 0.35 for Ie 100 A)
Squirrel-cage motors and other highly
inductive loads
(cos = 0.45 pour Ie > 100 A)
(cos = 0.35 pour Ie 100 A)
Final Distribution (excluding motor feeders)

MV and Power Industrial Distribution with
motor feeders
Motor feeders,
Occasional motor control (1)
Direct main control of a single motor
Table G
(1) In this application case, the control is performed by a contactor.
3.3.3.2 Example
A switch with a rating of 125A and category AC23 must be able to:
make a current of 10 ln (1 250 A) with a cos of 0.35,
break a current of 8 ln (1 000 A) with a cos of 0.35.
3.3.4 Suitability for isolation

Standard IEC 60947-1 clearly defines the general rules governing suitability for
isolation.
Standard IEC 60947-3 specifies the requirements to be respected to perform the
switch isolation function.
These standards are based on:
the construction rules,
the tests to be performed.
3.3.4.1 The construction rules

The construction rules stipulate (among others):
the clearances and the distances between open contacts (> 1mm/kV) or, if this
is not the case, verification by sampling device withstand to voltage impulses,
presence of a device indicating the real position of the contacts (operating
handle if its position is representative of that of all the contacts),
when an interlocking position is provided, the setting in the interlocked position
must be possible only if the contacts are open.
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3.3.4.2 Visible isolation or isolation with positive break

indication
Isolation can be achieved in two ways:
visible isolation, in which the operator directly views, through a transparent
screen, the physical separation of the main contacts,
isolation with positive break indication: in this case a mechanical device
guarantees that the position of the main contacts reflects the position of the
handle. In other words, the switch handle must only indicate the open position if
the main contacts are effectively separated.
The standard defines for this a mechanical verification test (the welded contact
test).
The standard specifies that a switch suitable for isolation must be equipped with
padlocking of the isolated status.
The interlocked position must only be possible when contacts are open.
3.3.4.3 Tests to be performed
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Three specific tests must be performed:

Impulse wave withstand (Uimp)(1)
Conditions are those defined by standard IEC 60947-1, i.e.:
either a distance between contacts greater than that given for a nonhomogeneous field,
or the withstand to an impulse wave whose level is defined according to the
value Uimp declared by the manufacturer.
The impulse wave withstand tests (1.2/50 s wave), defined in IEC 60947-1, of a
value Uimp variable according to the place of installation, are representative of
lightning and switching overvoltages. They must be performed by the
manufacturer if he announces a value for Uimp.
U
0,9
Uimp
0,5
12,3 kV
0,1
0 t1
t2
1,2
Figure 9 - 1.2-50 voltage wave
50 ts
Figure 10 - Impulse wave withstand
between the input and the output of a switch
(1) All electrical installations can be subjected to occasional overvoltages with many causes
such as:
lightning overvoltages,
switching overvoltages,
overvoltages due to a fault,
overvoltages further to an MV/LV flashover.
The study of these overvoltages (origin, value, location, etc.) and the rules to be applied for
protection, form the elements of insulation coordination. These studies recorded in standard
documents define the voltage level Uimp to be applied to a device to ensure that it guarantees
the safety of the de-energised part.
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Voltage impulse withstand level

Network voltage and the position of the switchgear in the electrical network
determine the overvoltage levels to which electrical switchgear risk being
subjected (table H1 of standard IEC 60947-1).
Uses
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Rated voltage of
the installation
At the incoming end

of the installation/MSB
On distribution
and final circuits
At the load
level
230/400 V
2.5
400/690 V
Figure 11: Impulse voltage according to equipment location in an LV installation
Example:
- 8 kV at the origin of the installation for a 400 / 690 V network,
- 6 kV at electrical distribution level for a 400 / 690 V network.
Industrial switchgear can be used close to the origin of the installation. In this case
the chosen technical data will be:
- Uimp 8 kV,
- Ui 690 or 750 V.
Values of impulse wave withstand voltage for devices suitable for isolation with
Uimp = 8 kV.
Application of voltage
Impulse voltage
Impulse voltage
between:
(in kV) at 2000 m
(in kV) at sea level
Phases
8
Upstream/downstream 10
Phases/earth
8
9,8
12,3 (1)
9,8
Table H
(1) 14.7 kV if the device is declared front face class II.
Measuring leakage current with the device open

Test performed at 110% of device operational voltage.
Maximum leakage currents accepted per pole:
0.5 mA on a new device,
2 mA on a device having been previously tested for:
- general operating characteristics,
- suitability for operation in service (mechanical and electrical durability),
- making and breaking capacities.
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Mechanical test
Verification of the robustness mechanism of the control device and of the position
indication or welded contact tests.
This test is performed for devices declared suitable for isolation with positive
break indication.
With the contacts held in the closed position, the handle is subjected to a force F
equal to 3 times the effort required to operate it (with a minimum value at 150 N and
a maximum value at 400 N) for 10 seconds.
While the force is being exerted, interlocking of the switching device must not be
possible.
After testing, when the handle is released, indication of the open position must
not be inexact.
90
F
Figure 8: Robustness testing of the control device
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3.3.4.4 Marking switches suitable for isolation
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Switches complying with the stipulated construction rules and having

successively passed all the tests described above are declared suitable for
isolation.
The symbol switch - disconnector (opposite) must appear on the front face
and be visible once the device is installed.
MERLIN GERIN
interpact
INS 250
kV
IEC 947.3
Ui 750V Uimp 8kV

Ith 250A 60C
AC22A
Ue(V) 690
Ie (A) 250
690
250
IEC 947.3
CEI UTE
UNE VDE BS
CEI UTE
AC23A
DC23A
(2/4PS)
BS
UNE VDE
500 690
250 250
125(2P) 250(4P)
250 (2/4PS)
250
DC23A
125(2P) 250(4P)
250
250
Figure 9: Switch - disconnector
3.3.5. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Immunity:
The mechanical connection devices are not affected by electromagnetic
disturbances.
No tests are required.
Emission:
Disturbances can only be generated during electrical switching operations and are
limited to switching overvoltages of a lower level than shock resistance.
Consequently, emission specifications are considered to be satisfactory and no
tests are required.
3.3.6. Test Sequences

Besides the specific isolation aspect, standard IEC 60947-3 lays down sequence
operating tests.
Each sequence includes several tests and is used to verify part of the device
characteristics.
These operating tests are summarised in the table below.
The operating mode of these tests results in consideration of real operating
conditions, thus guaranteeing users that products really are suitable for operating
conditions.
Some information on standard IEC 60947-3:
Test sequences
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Sequence 3
General operating
sequences
temperature rise
dielectric
making and breaking
capacity (in service)
dielectric
leakage current
measurement ( 2 mA)
temperature rise
suitability for isolation
test

in service
mechanical and
electrical durability
dielectric
leakage current
measurement ( 2 mA)
temperature rise
Suitability for short-circuit

operation
measurement of the short
time withstand current (Icw)
making capacity in
short-circuit (Icm)
dielectric
leakage current
measurement ( 2 mA)
temperature rise
Table I
These sequences are repeated on a number of samples in order to cover all the
performances announced for the device.
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The Schneider Electric

choice
Schneider Electric offers switch ranges of the Merlin Gerin and Telemecanique
brands. These devices cover all the requirements of Low Voltage electrical power
distribution, namely:
industrial switch/disconnector ranges meeting standard IEC 60947-1-3 from 12
to 6 300 A,
domestic switch/disconnector ranges meeting standard IEC 60669 from 1 to 125
A and in some cases standard IEC 60947-3,
switch/disconnector ranges for motor feeders meeting standard IEC 60947-1-3
from 12 to 175 A.
The ranges of switches proposed:
are perfectly coordinated with the Schneider Electric protection devices,
fit perfectly into the Schneider installation systems, thus optimising their
implementation,
are suitable for isolation.
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In short
4.1 The Schneider Electric technical

choices
4.1.1 Isolation
In its capacity as a manufacturer,

Schneider Electric has chosen to
completely guarantee operator
safety by necessarily offering
switches satisfying the isolation
mode with positive break indication.
Circuit isolation is a function that must be performed in complete safety.
4.1.1.1 Choice of isolation

For those ranges of switches, Schneider Electric has chosen :
the isolation mode with positive contact indication.
To ensure maximum user safety, the isolation mode with positive contact indication
is the most effective solution from a technical standpoint. The position of the
control device guarantees absence of voltage.
4.1.1.2 Positive contact indication

Advantages
For devices with positive contact indication, the position of the control device in the
rest position reflects contact opening.
This function is:
guaranteed by the manufacturer (inherent safety guarantee) and is no longer
the operators responsibility,
possible whatever kind of accessories are used: extended handle, handle
through door, etc.
Implementation requirements
There are no special requirements linked to use of this technology type. With
positive contact indication, the position of the control device must reflect contact
position by means of a reliable and tamper-proof mechanical device, the tests for
which are defined by standards.
Consequently, there is no longer any risk of incorrect judgement by the user, as is
the case for switches with visible isolation only.
4.1.1.3 Visible isolation

Visible isolation is sometimes imposed by installation standards (in France, for
example, standards NF-C 13-100 and NF C 14-100 concerning connection).
Advantages
Visible isolation appears to offer operators additional safety as they can observe
contact opening.
Implementation requirements
As indicated page 9, before working on the installation part downstream of a
switch/disconnector, the user must:
open the switch,
then, in all cases, check absence of voltage. If the switch has visible isolation
(refer to Standards - suitability for isolation) the user must :
check contact opening.
Isolation is in actual fact guaranteed by the operator who has validated
contact opening.
Visibility is perfect when the device is new and mounted in an enclosure without a
door. For visibility to be guaranteed over time, a certain number of design
requirements are necessary.
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The following table lists the phenomena that might interfere with contact position
interpretation:
Application case
Device status after electrical switching
operations
Use of switch with an extended or
side handle in an enclosure with
plain door
Use of switch with an extended or

side handle in an enclosure with
transparent door
Observations
Current breaking pollutes the aperture
and visible isolation becomes
questionable and even invisible.
For guaranteed isolation, it is necessary
to open the enclosure door to check that
contacts are really separated.
Otherwise, there is a risk op padlocking
a device that is not open.
There is a real danger for the user (1).
It all depends on equipment assembly
and place of installation. The result may
may be very similar to the above case.
Table J
(1) The standard does not impose mechanical tests on the interlocking linking the position of the
handle to that of the contacts for devices with visible isolation.
4.1.1.4 Schneider visible isolation technology

Schneider Electric has developed a specific range of switches (INV range). For
these switches with visible isolation, Schneider gives priority to maximum
safety:
isolation with positive contact indication is guaranteed in addition to visible
isolation,
the main switch contacts are placed at the rear of the device. Consequently, the
range is optimised to offer the best compromise between user safety and visibility
of main contacts: class 2 classification of devices is maintained,
the transparent cover allowing contact visibility is guaranteed for 200 electrical
switching operations. Beyond this number, its interchangeability will allow
maintained visibility,
isolation with positive break indication is maintained.
Schneider has chosen to assume responsibility for the isolation
function.
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4.1.2 Front face class II

casing
class II
front face
class II
The Schneider Electric devices are front face Class II: this Class is maintained
when the device is equipped with direct control via a metal front plate (case of a
Devices must be designed according to specific building considerations:
case of devices with positive break indication. There are two insulating
enclosures (double insulation front face): safety is maximum,
case of devices with visible isolation. Class II is obtained by demanding criteria
to be respected (for devices with an Ui 750/800 V):
impulse wave withstand at 14.7 kV,
backing up of creepage distances.
These criteria have a certain effect on device construction, as devices with visible
isolation cannot have a double insulating barrier:
- the main contacts are located at the rear of the switch to ensure maximum
safety,
- visibility of main contacts is thus slightly less good, but user safety is maximum.
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Figure 10: Class II diagram
4.1.3 Emergency stop control

By manual control
The INS, INV and VARIO switch ranges, are also available in the emergency stop
switch version, conform to VDE recommendations.
These switches can be identified by their colours: red handle, yellow case front
face.
Switch characteristics and performance are identical to those of standard
switches.
By automatic control
The switch is standard and trip-free. To perform a safety function, tripping will use
an MN coil. This coil will be de-activated by the emergency stop normally closed
contact.
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054361
Plastron INS
VARIO
NG 125 NA
.4
.2
.1
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4.1.4 The switch is an environmentally-friendly

product
Anxious to protect the environment, Schneider Electric takes three types of action:
first, it produces products of a modular design and thus completely separable
into single-material components,
second, it uses:
materials containing no harmful substances, in particular no cadmium, mercury
or asbestos,
carefully selected thermoplastics for the moulded parts of the device. Elimination
of these materials, even by incineration, does not give off polluting substances.
third, it implements non-polluting manufacturing processes: ISO 14001
certification of its products manufacturing sites.
Figure 11: Green products
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4.2 Installing switches:

the Schneider Electric system
4.2.1 The installation system
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048763
Power distribution switchboards

These incoming switchboards, in the tertiary or industrial sector, are mainly
equipped with industrial switchgear of the Masterpact/Compact/Interpact type.
The control and isolation switch is an industrial device with the following ratings:
400 A to 1000 A in the tertiary sector,
400 A to 1600 A in the industrial sector.
Applicable standard: IEC 60947-3.
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ndustrial subdistribution switchboards or automation cubicles

As a rule, the incomer is an industrial device with a rating 400 A.
According to its rating, the most frequent cases are:
for incomers 160 A, feeders of the Multi 9 type and switchboards designed to
receive this switchgear type,
for incomers from 160 to 400 A, industrial type feeders such as the Compact NS:
in industrial distribution switchboards,
in automation cubicles,
for incomers from 40 to 400 A, control and monitoring feeders installed on
universal mounting plates.
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Subdistribution switchboards (modular products)

The incomer is normally a modular type device 160 A.
Feeders are mostly made with modular switchgear.
All the devices are mounted in equipment systems adapted to the modular
switchgear (e.g. Prisma, Pragma).
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Small final distribution enclosures

As a rule the incomer is a modular type device 63 A.
Feeders are low rating Multi 9 circuit-breakers. All the devices are mounted in a
small modular enclosure.
The choice of INS63 or l63 depends on the type of application:
INS63 for the commercial and tertiary sectors.
l63/ll00 for housing and domestic applications. It is often used as a direct control
switch on final circuits (e.g. control of heating, convector, etc.).
Coffretauto2
E45108
052125
Coffrisofrontnb
Local isolation enclosures

Equipped with industrial switchgear for all ratings (up to 630 A) or with modular
switchgear for low ratings (up to 63 A).
They are used to control and isolate machines and utilities locally (e.g. boiler plants,
lift machinery).
Automation enclosures
The current range for this application is normally limited to 40 A. The enclosure is
frequently built into the machine.
The switches dedicated to this application are usually designed specifically for it
(standard ratings: 16/25 A).
This type of device normally includes many accessory possibilities (auxiliary
switches, optional door mounting, etc.).
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4.2.2 Consistency of the circuit-breaker/switch

ranges
4.2.2.1 Size and accessories
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At power distribution level - 100 A to 630 A - it is essential for switch ranges to be

completely consistent with circuit-breaker ranges. Schneider Electric thus offers
Interpact INS / INV ranges that are fully in line with the Compact NS circuit-breaker
ranges.
Consistency is ensured for:
accessories (auxiliaries, rotary handle, etc.) shared by the 2 ranges,
dimensional features (pole pitch, physical size, etc.), particularly important,
design and colour.
Figure 12: Common Interpact INS and Compact NS accessories
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This rationalisation guarantees this range perfect incorporation in the Prisma

functional installation systems. Furthermore, this switchgear can:
be mounted on symmetrical rail or on a functional mounting plate,
use the cabling accessories of Prisma Distribloc, Polybloc, etc.
N
N
N
Figure 13a: Mounting Interpact NG125NA

in a Prisma cubicle.
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Figure 13b: Mounting Interpact INS with

Distribloc connection in a Prisma cubicle.
4.2.2.2 Control auxiliaries
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Rotary handles to satisfy all installation systems.

In particular, the INS/INV switches can be equipped with direct and extended
rotary handles of the front or lateral type.
The extended rotary handle maintains isolation with positive contact indication.
Connection accessories.
To simplify connection of some large diameter cables, a single-piece spreader
(also usable for Compact NS circuit-breaker ranges) allows:
increase in pole pitch
use of the connection and isolation accessories of the larger-sized device
factory-guaranteed isolation quality.
5...8
Figure 14: INS connection and control auxiliairies
4.2.2.3 Manual source changeover switches
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A comprehensive manual source changeover switch range is available with an

interlocking system:
key-operated,
with rotary handles,
single-piece (INS switch).
Figure 15: Single-piece Interpact INS source changeover switch
This last option ensures rationalisation of the function:

by optimised size of switchgear
by implementation of a single 3-position rotary handle.
This guarantees greater ease of mounting and safety of implementation.
Consistency with the circuit-breaker ranges is respected thanks to identical fixing
centres and thus the same cabling gauge.
A downstream coupling accessory completes the simplicity of the source
changeover switch function (the same for two switchgear).
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035050
024262
052384
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4.2.3 Positioning the offer by applications
coupling
switch
industrial power
distribution
switchboard
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tertiary power distribution

switchboard
15 -40 kA
20 -80 kA
1600 A
086081
1000 A
replacement
source
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modular product
subdistribution
switchboard
industrial
distribution
switchboard
160 A
automation
cubicle
160 A : 15 - 25 kA
400 A : 20 - 80 kA
source
changeover
switch
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15 - 25 kA
small tertiary
distribution
enclosure
local
isolation
enclosure
10 kA
63 A
local
isolation
enclosure
local
isolation
enclosure
automation
enclosure
25 kA
10 kA
63 A
15 kA
kA
5-15
5 kA
40 A
125 A
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630 A
M
E31913
building
utilities
building final
distribution
continuous
process
Figure 21: Diagram showing a standard installation covering most of the cases observed in real life
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E52580
086087
NB: immediately beside the machine

or built into the machine
individual machine
manufacturing process
In short
The switch must be chosen
according to:
the characteristics of the network
on which it is installed,
the location and the application,
coordination with the upstream
protection devices (in particular
overload and short-circuit).
4.3 Choosing a Schneider Electric switch

4.3.1 Choice criteria
4.3.1.1 Network characteristics
Nominal voltage, nominal frequency and nominal current are determined in the
same way as for a circuit-breaker:
nominal voltage = nominal voltage of the network,
frequency = network frequency,
nominal current = rated current of a value immediately higher than the
downstream load current. Note that the rated current is defined for a given ambient
temperature and that a derating may have to be taken into account.
4.3.1.2 Location and application

This determines the type and characteristics or main functions that the switch
must possess. There are 3 function levels (see table opposite):
Basic functions
virtually common to all switch types:
isolation, control, padlocking, safety.
Additional characteristic functions
direct formulation of the needs of the user and of the switch environment, i.e.:
- industrial type performance,
- need for emergency stopping,
- lsc level,
- type of interlocking,
- type of control,
- utilisation category,
- mounting system.
Specific functions
linked to operation and to installation requirements, i.e.:
- earth leakage protection,
- motor mechanisms,
- remote opening (emergency stop function),
- withdrawability.
The following table enables choice of switch according to requirements.
Choice table
Comparison of the application table ( 4.3.2) and the switch technical data table
( 4.3.4) lets you specify which switch range should be used.
4.3.1.3 Coordination
All switches must be protected by an overcurrent protection device placed
upstream.
The "additional technical information" tables below give the SCPD (circuit-breaker
or fuse) guaranteeing proper coordination with switches in event of a
downstream short-circuit, according to the electrodynamic withstand or the shortcircuit making capacity of the device.
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4.3.2 Location and application table

Switch technical data according to location and application.
Power
distribution
switchboards
Industrial
Subdistribution
switchboards
switchboards
and automation (modular
cubicles
products)
Small tertiary
distribution
enclosures
Automation
enclosures
Local
isolation
enclosures
400 to 6300 A
40 to 630 A
125 A
40/125 A
10 to 630 A
yes
yes
3 to 5 kA
I 63 A :
10 kA
I 630 A :
25 kA
I 63 A
Current range
LV switch basic
functions
Circuit on-load control
Isolation
Padlocking the isolated status
Padlocking
Additional functions /
technical data
Maximum short-circuit level
yes
yes
yes
yes
by isolation with positive break indication or visible isolation
20 to 80 kA
I 160 A :
15 to 25 kA
I 400 A :
20 to 80 kA
Motor
mechanism
technical data
AC21A
AC22A
AC23
AC3
20 to 160 A
I 63 A :
15 kA
I 160 A :
25 kA
10 kA
Handle
rotary
direct front
front extended
side extended
Mounting
on plate
symmetrical rail
(45 mm tip)
Specific functions
Earth leakage protection
Other
draw-out,
auxiliary switches,
auxiliary releases,
remote control
emergency stop
Table K
Compulsory.
Possible.
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4.3.3 The switches available in the Schneider Electric

offer
Renewal and standardisation of the Interpact range is part of the Schneider
Electric global offer.
Schneider Electric offers its customers several ranges of switches.
Choice depends on:
the application,
the additional functions to be implemented (safety level, convenience, etc.).
The following table summarises the possibilities offered by all the Schneider
Electric ranges according to the applications described above.
Applications Incoming switches for
Products
main distribution industrial

switchboards
power
switchboards
400 - 6300 A
40 - 630 A
Vario
(Tlmcanique)
Multi 9 I/ID
(modular profile)
Multi 9 I-NA
(profil modulaire)
Interpact INS
(modular profile)
NG125 NA
(modular profile)
Interpact INS
(industrial)
Compact NA
(industrial)
Masterpact HI/HF
(industrial)
automation
cubicles
subdristribution
switchboards
40 -630 A
20 - 160 A
(1)
(1)
(1)
small tertiary
distribution
enclosures
125 A
40/125 A
Local
isolation
switches
local
isolation
enclosures
10 - 630 A
automation
enclosures
Table L
Very common.
Fairly common.
(1) Fairly common, but totally suitable for these application types.
Interpact INS
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Interpact INS
055999
Multi 9 switch
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E29925
Manually controlled switch

Vario
Masterpact NA
52384
86087
86085
054320
Remotely controlled switch (MN, MX, earth leakage protection)

NG125 NA
NSA160 NA
Compact NS250 NA
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4.3.4 Switch range technical data

Table M below lists the main technical data of the switches in the Schneider
Electric ranges.
Range
Performance type
Clip-on on rail
Main functions
Emergency stop
Other functions
Fixed/draw-out
Auxiliary range
available
Rating range (A)
Vario
Industrial
Tertiary
Isolation
Positive break
indication
Visible isolation
Manual (7)
Remote
Residual current
Remote control
fuse/switches
Fixed
Draw-out
Table M
(1) OF contact on switches - OF contact and MX, MN
coil on residual current circuit-breakers.
(2) OF or CAM contact.
(3) Only 40 to 160 A (modular profile).
(4) Specific INS/INV emergency stop switches.
(5) Only on ratings 40/63/100/125.
(6) With MN auxiliaries.
(7) Yellow front plate/red handle.
(8) Associated Vigi bloc.
30
Interpact
I-NA
(5)
Compact
Masterpact
ID
NG125NA INS
INV
IN
NA/NI CMI
NI
HI
HF
(5)
(6)
(6)
12
16
20
25
32
40
63
80
100
125
160
175
250
320
400
500
630
800
1000
1250
1600
2000
2500
3200
4000
5000
6300
Multi 9
I
(1)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(4)
(6)
(8)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(8)
(8)
(8)
Additional technical information

Characteristic tables
Switch-disconnectors selection
Interpact
Interpact
Interpact
Interpact
Interpact
Interpact
INS40 to 160
INS250
INS320 to 630
INV100 to 250 with visible break
INV320 to 630 with visible break
IN1000 to 2500
Switch-disconnectors
Compact
Compact CM
Masterpact
Co-ordination
p
p
p
p
p
p
34
36
38
40
42
44
p 46
p 46
p 50
p 52
p 56
p 56
p 57
p 58
p 59
p 60
p 62
E62335
Applications
Modular switches and residual current circuit-breakers

Upstream: circuit-breakers or fuses / Downstream: modular switches
Upstream: fuses or circuit-breakers / Downstream: modular residual
Upstream: NS100/160 / Downstream: Multi 9 circuit-breakers
Industrial switch-disconnectors
Protection of switch-disconnectors
p 32
p 34
31
E29925
Additional technical
information
Characteristic tables
Vario switch-disconnectors
IN (A)
V02
Number of poles
3 to 6
Electrical characteristics as defined by IEC 60947-3

Conventional thermal current (A)
Ith
Rated insulation level (V)
Ui
Impulse-withstand voltage (kV peak)
Uimp
Rated operational voltage (V)
Ue
Rated operational current (A)
Ie
Short-circuit making capacity

Short-time withstand current
Endurance (CO cycles)
Icm (kA peak)

Icw (kA rms)
at 40 C
AC 50/60 Hz
AC22A
AC23A
230V to 690V
230V
415V
500V
690V
1s
b
mechanical
electrical
AC-21
054630
Signalling auxiliaries
Auxiliary contacts
IN (A)
AC 50/60 Hz
mechanical
electrical
AC-22
AC 50/60 Hz
mechanical
electrical
AC-23
AC 50/60 Hz
mechanical
electrical
AC-22
Auxiliaries OF
057451
Multi 9 I-NA switches

IN (A)
Number of poles
Un (V)
Suitability for isolation as defined by IEC 60947-3
Auxiliaries OF/SD/MX/MN
054361
Multi 9 NG125NA switches

IN (A)
Number of poles
Un (V)
Vigi block
053419
Multi 9 ID switches
IN (A)
Number of poles
Un (V)
Sensitivity as in class
AC 50/60 Hz
AC
A
Sensitivity type si
v OF only
s selective
(1) only 2P
(2) only 4P
32
100000
100000
Multi 9 I(3) switches

Number of poles
Un (V)
12
690
8
690
12
10,6
8,1
8,9
8,6
0,5
0,14
mechanical
electrical
AC-22
V01
V0
V1
V2
V3
V4
V5
V6
3 to 6
3 to 6
3 to 6
3 to 6
3 to 6
3 to 6
20
690
8
690
20
14
11
11,9
12,3
0,5
0,14
25
690
8
690
25
19,7
14
16,7
17,5
1
0,3
32
690
8
690
32
19,7
21
16,7
17,5
1
0,38
40
690
8
690
40
25,8
28
28,5
17,5
1
0,48
63
690
8
690
63
50,3
40
44
25
2,1
0,75
80
690
8
690
80
61,2
55
54
33
2,1
0,96
125
690
8
690
125
71,9
66
64,5
42
2,8
1,5
175
690
8
690
160
96,6
80
79
49
2,8
2,1
100000
100000
100000
100000
100000
100000
100000
100000
30000
30000
30000
30000
30000
30000
30000
30000
20/32 (avec voyant)
40/63
1
250
200000
30000
2 to 4
415
200000
30000
1
250
50000
20000
2 to 4
415
50000
20000
100
1
250
50000
10000
2 to 4
415
50000
10000
125
1
250
50000
2500
2 to 4
415
50000
2500
40
63
2 and 4
250/415
25000
5000
2 and 4
250/415
25000
5000
b
b
60
80
100
125
3 and 4
500
10000
5000
3 and 4
500
10000
5000
3 and 4
500
10000
5000
3 and 4
500
10000
5000
b
b
b
b
b
b
b
b
16
25
40
63
80
100
100
125
2
230/400
10(1)
2 and 4
230/400
10(1)-30-300-500
2 and 4
230/400
30-100(2)-300-500
300s-500s
30-300-500(2)
100s(2)-300s
30-500s
20000
10000
2 and 4
230/400
30-300-500
300s-500s
300(2)-300s
500s(2)
500s
20000
10000
2 and 4
230/400
300-300s
4
230/400
30-100
4
230/400
30-100-300-500
20000
10000
30-300
20000
10000
30-300
20000
10000
20000
10000
30
20000
10000
2 and 4
230/400
30-100-300-500
300s(2)-500s(2)
30-100(2)-300-500(2)
100s(2)-300s(1)
30
20000
10000
10(1)-30-300-500(2)
300s
300-500-300s
(3) switches and residual current switches must always be used together with a device providing overload and short-circuit protection
(4) IF MX, MN or OF are used, an OFS contact is compulsary
33
052164
information
Interpact INS40 to 160
Interpact INS switch-disconnectors

Number of poles
052168
Interpact INS80 switch-disconnector
Electrical characteristics as defined by IEC 60947-1 / 60947-3 and EN 60947-1 / 60947-3

Ith
at 60 C
Ui
AC 50/60 Hz
Impulse-withstand voltage (kV)
Uimp
Ue
AC 50/60 Hz
DC
Ie
AC 50/60 Hz
220-240 V
380-415 V
440-480 V (1)
500 V
660-690 V
DC
125 V (2P in series)
Rated duties
uninterrupted duty
intermittent duty
Icm (kA peak) min. (switch-disconnector alone)
max. (with upstream protection
circuit breaker)
Icw (A rms)
1s
3s
20 s
Endurance (category A) (CO cycles)
mechanical
elect. AC AC22A 500 V
AC22A 690 V
AC23A 220-240 V
AC23A 380-415 V
AC23A 440 V
AC23A 500 V
AC23A 690 V
elect. DC DC23A 250 V
Positive contact indication
Degree of pollution
Upstream protection
See the "Technical details" section, page 4.0000
Installation and connection
Fixed, front connection
symmetrical rail
backplate
Indication and measurement auxiliaries

Auxiliary contacts
Voltage-presence indicator
Current-transformer module
Ammeter module
Insulation-monitoring module
Control auxiliairies
Auxiliary releases and motor mechanism
Direct and extended front / lateral rotary handle
Locking by padlocks
Manual source-changeover system
Installation and connection accessories
Bare cable connectors
Terminal extensions and spreaders
Terminal shields and shrouds
Phase barriers
Front-panel escutcheon
Dimensions and weights
Overall dimensions H x W x D (mm)
Approximate weight (kg)
(1) suitable for 480 V NEMA
34
3/4 poles
3 poles
4 poles
INS40
INS63
INS80
INS100
INS125
INS160
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
40
690
8
500
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
32
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
40
40
40
40
n
class 120 - 60%
15
75
63
690
8
500
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
40
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
63
63
63
63
n
class 120 - 60%
15
75
80
690
8
500
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
80
80
80
72
80
63
80
40
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
80
80
80
80
n
class 120 - 60%
15
75
100
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
63
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
100
100
100
100
n
class 120 - 60%
20
154
12 5
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
125
125
125
125
125
125
125
125
125
80
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
125
125
125
125
n
class 120 - 60%
20
154
160
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
100
DC 22 A DC 23 A
160
160
160
160
n
class 120 - 60%
20
154
3000
1730
670
n
20000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
3000
1730
670
n
20000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
3000
1730
670
n
20000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
5500
3175
1230
n
15000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
5500
3175
1230
n
15000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
5500
3175
1230
n
15000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
-
n
-
n
-
n
-
n
-
n
-
n
n
-
n
n
-
n
n
-
n
n
-
n
n
-
n
n
-
n
n
-
n
n
-
n
n
-
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
-
90 x 81 x 62,5
0,5
0,6
90 x 81 x 62,5
0,5
0,6
90 x 81 x 62,5
0,5
0,6
135 x 100 x 62,5

0,8
0,9
135 x 100 x 62,5

0,8
0,9
135 x 100 x 62,5

0,8
0,9
35
056648
information
Interpact INS250

Number of poles
056652
Interpact INS250 emergency-off

switch-disconnector
Electrical characteristics as defined by IEC 60947-1 / 60947-3

Ith
at 60 C
Ui
AC 50/60 Hz
Uimp
Ue
CA 50/60 Hz
DC
Ie
AC 50/60 Hz
220-240 V
380-415 V
440-480 V (1)
500-525 V
660-690 V
DC
Rated duties
uninterrupted duty
intermittent duty
Icm
min. (switch-disconnector alone)
(kA peak)
circuit breaker)
Icw
1s
(A rms)
3s
20 s
30 s
mechanical
AC22A 690 V
AC23A 440 V
AC23A 500 V
AC23A 690 V
Degree of pollution
Upstream protection
See the "Co-ordination table" section
Fixed, rear connection
Auxiliary contacts
Ammeter module
Direct and extended front rotary handle
Direct and extended lateral rotary handle
Locking by padlocks
Terminal extensions, spreaders and one-piece spreaders
Phase barriers

(2) mounted with adaptation kit for direct rotary handle
36
3/4 poles
3 poles
4 poles
INS250-100
INS250-160
INS250-200
INS250
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
100
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
100
100
100
100
n
class 120 - 60%
30
330
160
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
160
160
160
160
n
class 120 - 60%
30
330
200
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
200
200
200
200
n
class 120 - 60%
30
330
250
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
250
250
250
250
n
class 120 - 60%
30
330
8500
4900
2200
1800
n
15000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
8500
4900
2200
1800
n
15000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
8500
4900
2200
1800
n
15000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
8500
4900
2200
1800
n
15000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n (2)
-
n
n
n
n (2)
-
n
n
n
n (2)
-
n
n
n
n (2)
-
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
140 x 136 x 86
2
2,2
140 x 136 x 86
2
2,2
140 x 136 x 86
2
2,2
140 x 136 x 86
2
2,2
37
056385
information
Interpact INS320 to 630

Number of poles
056390

Ith
at 60 C
Ui
AC 50/60 Hz
Uimp
Ue
AC 50/60 Hz
DC
Ie
AC 50/60 Hz
220-240 V
380-415 V
440-480 V (1)
500-525 V
660-690 V
DC
Rated duties
uninterrupted duty
intermittent duty
Icm
(kA peak)
circuit breaker)
Icw
1s
(A rms)
3s
20 s
30 s
mechanical
AC22A 690 V
AC23A 440 V
AC23A 500 V
AC23A 690 V
Degree of pollution
Upstream protection
Interpact INS400 emergency-off

switch-disconnector

Auxiliary contacts
Ammeter module
Locking by padlocks
Terminal extensions, spreaders and one-piece spreaders
Phase barriers
38
3/4 poles
3 poles
4 poles
INS320
INS400
INS500
INS630
3,4
3,4
3,4
3,4
320
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
320
320
320
320
320
320
320
320
320
320
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
320
320
320
320
n
class 120 - 60%
50
330
400
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
400
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
400
400
400
400
n
class 120 - 60%
50
330
500
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
500
500
500
500
n
class 120 - 60%
50
330
630
750
8
690
250
AC 22 A
AC 23 A
630
500
630
500
630
500
630
50
630
500
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
630
630
630
630
n
class 120 - 60%
50
330
20000
11500
4900
4000
n
10000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
20000
11500
4900
4000
n
10000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
20000
11500
4900
4000
n
10000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
yes
III
20000
11500
4900
4000
n
10000
1500
1000
1500
1500
1500
1000
yes
III
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
185 x 205 x 120

4,6
4,9
185 x 205 x 120

4,6
4,9
185 x 205 x 120

4,6
4,9
185 x 205 x 120

4,6
4,9
39
056650
information
Interpact INV100 to 250
with visible break
Interpact INV switch-disconnectors
Number of poles
056654
Interpact INV250 switch-disconnector
Interpact INV250 emergency-off

switch-disconnector

Ith
at 60 C
Ui
AC 50/60 Hz
Uimp
Ue
AC 50/60 Hz
CC
Ie
AC 50/60 Hz
220-240 V
380-415 V
440-480 V (1)
500-525 V
660-690 V
CC
Rated duties
uninterrupted duty
intermittent duty
Icm
(kA peak)
circuit breaker)
Icw
1s
(A rms)
3s
20 s
30 s
mechanical
AC22A 500 V
AC22A 690 V
AC23B 440 V
AC23B 500 V
AC23B 690 V
elect. CC DC22A 250 V
DC23B 250 V
Degree of pollution
Upstream protection
Auxiliary contacts
Ammeter module
Locking by padlocks
Phase barriers

(2) mounted with adaptation kit for direct rotary handle
40
3/4 poles
3 poles
4 poles
INV100
INV160
INV200
INV250
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
100
750
8
690
250
AC21A AC22A
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
DC21A DC22A
100
100
100
100
n
class 120 - 60%
30
330
160
750
8
690
250
AC23B AC21A AC22A
100
160
160
100
160
160
100
160
160
80
160
160
160
DC23B DC21A DC22A
100
160
160
100
160
160
n
class 120 - 60%
30
330
200
750
8
690
250
AC23B AC21A AC22A
160
200
200
160
200
200
160
200
200
80
200
200
200
DC23B DC21A DC22A
160
200
200
160
200
200
n
class 120 - 60%
30
330
250
750
8
690
250
AC23B AC21A AC22A
200
250
250
200
250
250
200
250
250
100
250
250
250
DC23B DC21A DC22A
200
250
250
200
250
250
n
class 120 - 60%
30
330
8500
4900
2200
1800
n
15000
1500
1500
300
300
1500
300
yes
III
8500
4900
2200
1800
n
15000
1000
1000
200
200
1000
200
yes
III
8500
4900
2200
1800
n
15000
1000
1000
200
200
1000
200
yes
III
8500
4900
2200
1800
n
15000
1000
1000
200
200
1000
200
yes
III
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
n (2)
-
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
n (2)
-
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
140 x 136 x 86
2
2,2
140 x 136 x 86
2
2,2
140 x 136 x 86
2
2,2
140 x 136 x 86
2
2,2
(2)
(2)
AC23B
250
250
250
100
DC23B
200
200
41
056395
information
Interpact INV320 to 630
with visible break
Interpact INV switch-disconnectors
Number of poles
056398
Interpact INV630 switch-disconnector

Ith
at 60 C
Ui
AC 50/60 Hz
Uimp
Ue
AC 50/60 Hz
DC
Ie
AC 50/60 Hz
220-240 V
380-415 V
440-480 V (1)
500-525 V
660-690 V
DC
Rated duties
uninterrupted duty
intermittent duty
Icm
(kA peak)
circuit breaker)
Icw
1s
(A rms)
3s
20 s
30 s
mechanical
AC22A 500 V
AC22A 690 V
AC23B 440 V
AC23B 500 V
AC23B 690 V
DC23B 250 V
Degree of pollution
Upstream protection
Interpact INV630 emergency-off

switch-disconnector

Auxiliary contacts
Ammeter module
Locking by padlocks
Phase barriers
42
3/4 poles
3 poles
4 poles
INV320
INV400
INV500
INV630
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
320
750
8
690
250
AC21A AC22A
320
320
320
320
320
320
320
320
320
DC21A DC22A
320
320
320
320
n
class 120 - 60%
50
330
400
750
8
690
250
AC23B AC21A AC22A
320
400
400
320
400
400
320
400
400
160
400
400
400
DC23B DC21A DC22A
320
400
400
320
400
400
n
class 120 - 60%
50
330
500
750
8
690
250
AC23B AC21A AC22A
400
500
500
400
500
500
400
500
500
200
500
500
500
DC23B DC21A DC22A
400
500
500
400
500
500
n
class 120 - 60%
50
330
630
750
8
690
250
AC23B AC21A AC22A
500
630
630
500
630
630
500
630
630
220
630
630
630
DC23B DC21A DC22A
500
630
630
500
630
630
n
class 120 - 60%
50
330
20000
11500
4900
4000
n
10000
1000
1000
200
200
1000
200
yes
III
20000
11500
4900
4000
n
10000
1000
1000
200
200
1000
200
yes
III
20000
11500
4900
4000
n
10000
1000
1000
200
200
1000
200
yes
III
20000
11500
4900
4000
n
10000
1000
1000
200
200
1000
200
yes
III
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
185 x 205 x 120

4,6
4,9
185 x 205 x 120

4,6
4,9
185 x 205 x 120

4,6
4,9
185 x 205 x 120

4,6
4,9
AC23B
500
500
500
250
DC23B
500
500
43
035053
information
Interpact IN1000 to 2500
Interpact IN switch-disconnectors
Number of poles
Interpact IN1000 switch-disconnector

Ith
at 60 C
Ui
AC 50/60 Hz
Uimp
Ue
AC 50/60 Hz
DC
Ie
AC 50/60 Hz
220-240 V
380-415 V 1000
440-480 V (1)
500 V
660-690 V
DC
125 V (2P)
250 V (4P)
Icm
(kA peak)
circuit breaker)
Icw
1s
(A rms)
3s
20 s
mechanical
AC22A 690 V
AC23A 440 V
AC23A 500 V
DC23A 500 V
Degree of pollution
Upstream protection
symmetrical rail
backplate

Auxiliary contacts
Ammeter module
Auxiliary releases
Motor mechanism
Locking by padlocks and by keylocks
Terminal shields and phase barriers

(2) IN1000: 630 A for AC23A / IN1600: 800 A for AC23A
(3) 1450 A at 60 C
44
3
4
3
4
poles
poles
poles
poles
fixed,
fixed,
fixed,
fixed,
front
front
front
front
connection
connection
connection
connection
IN1000
IN1600
IN2500
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
1000
690
8
690
250
AC 21 A
1000
1000 (2)
1000
1000
1000
DC 22 A
1000
1000
75
176
1600 ( 50 C)
690
8
690
250
AC 21 A
1600
1600 (2)
1600
1600
1600
DC 22 A
1600
1600
75
105
AC 22 A
1000
1600
800
800
DC 23 A
1000
1000
(3)
AC 22 A
1600
2500
1200
1200
DC 23 A
1600
1600
2500
690
8
690
250
AC 21 A
2500
2500
2500
2500
2500
DC 21 A
2500
2500
105
105
35000
20000
7800
n
3000
500
500
500
yes
III
35000
20000
7800
n
3000
500
500
500
yes
III
50000
28500
11000
n
3000
500
500
500 (DC21A)
yes
III
n
-
n
-
n
-
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
-
n
n
n
-
340 x 300 x 118

410 x 300 x 118
12
15
340 x 300 x 118

410 x 300 x 118
15
18
340 x 440 x 200

410 x 440 x 200
35
45
AC 22 A
2500
DC 22 A
-
45
E62587
information
Compact
Compact switch-disconnectors
Number of poles
Ith
Ui
Uimp
Ue
push
to
trip
push
to
trip
Ie
Icm
(kA peak)
Icw
(A rms)
86085
push
to
trip

86087
Compact NSA125NA
at 60 C
AC 50/60 Hz
DC
AC 50/60 Hz
220/240 V
380/415 V
440/480 V (1)
500 V
660/690 V
DC
250 V (1P)
500 V (2P)
circuit breaker) (2)
1s
3s
20 s
mechanical
AC22A 690 V
AC23A 500 V
elect.DC DC23A 250 V
DC23A 500 V

Degree of pollution
Protection
Earth-fault protection
Compact NS100NA
Compact NS100NA to NS250NA switchdisconnectors are obtained by mounting an

NA switch-disconnector module on the
basic NS100 to NS250 frames.
Compact NSA125NA and NSA160NA
switch-disconnectors are supplied fully
assembled.
Switch-disconnector protection
According to installation standards, an
upstream protection is required.
Nonetheless, due to reflex tripping,
Compact NS100NA to NS250NA switchdisconnectors self-protect for all fault
currents greater than 10 kA.

Installation on symmetrical rail
Plug-in (on base)
Withdrawable (on chassis)
Auxiliary contacts
Ammeter module
Auxiliary releases
Motor mechanism
Toggle operated
Lateral rotary handle
Manual/automatic source-changeover system
Bare cable connectors, terminal extensions and spreaders
Dimensions
H x W x D (mm)
Weight (kg)

(2) upstream connection: see the "Co-ordination table" section
(3) extended only
46
add-on Vigi module

Vigirex relay
2/3 poles fixed, front connection

4 poles fixed, front connection
NSA125NA
NSA160NA
NS100NA
NS160NA
NS250NA
3, 4
3, 4
2, 3, 4
2, 3, 4
2, 3, 4
125
500
8
500
250
AC 22 A
125
125
125
125
AC 23 A
125
125
125
100
160
500
8
500
250
AC 22 A
160
160
160
160
AC 23 A
160
160
160
125
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
DC 22 A
DC 23 A
100
750
8
690
500
AC 22 A
100
100
100
100
100
DC 22 A
100
100
2,6
330
160
750
8
690
500
AC 22 A
160
160
160
160
160
DC 22 A
160
160
3,6
330
250
750
8
690
500
AC 22 A
250
250
250
250
250
DC 22 A
250
250
4,9
330
2,1
330
2,1
330
1500
1500
580
n
10000
5000
1500
1500
580
n
10000
5000
5000
AC 23 A
100
100
100
100
100
DC 23 A
100
100
AC 23 A
160
160
160
160
160
DC 23 A
160
160
AC 23 A
250
250
250
250
250
DC 23 A
250
250
1800
1800
690
n
50000
2500
2500
960
n
40000
3500
3500
1350
n
20000
5000
50000
30000(50000-In/2)
40000
20000(40000-In/2)
20000
10000(20000-In/2)
5000
5000
30000(50000-In/2)
20000(40000-In/2)
10000(20000-In/2)
yes
III
yes
III
yes
III
yes
III
yes
III
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n (3)
n
n (3)
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
90 x 120 x 82,5
210 x 120 x 82,5
1,1
1,4
90 x 120 x 82,5
90 x 120 x 82,5
1,1
1,4
105 x 161 x 86
140 x 161 x 86
1,5
2,0
105 x 161 x 86
140 x 161 x 86
1,6
2,0
105 x 161 x 86
140 x 161 x 86
1,8
2,2
47
E62587
information
Compact (continued)
Compact switch-disconnectors
Number of poles
Ith
Ui
Uimp
Ue
push
to
trip
push
to
trip
Ie
Icm
(kA peak)
Icw
(A rms)
86083
push
to
trip

Compact NS400NA
at 60 C
AC 50/60 Hz
DC
AC 50/60 Hz
220/240 V
380/415 V
440/480 V (1)
500 V
660/690 V
DC
250 V
500 V
circuit breaker) (2)
1s
3s
20 s
mechanical
AC22A 690 V
AC23A 500 V
DC23A 500 V
86081

Degree of pollution
Protection
add-on Vigi module

Vigirex relay

Installation on symmetrical rail
Plug-in (on base)
Withdrawable (on chassis)
Auxiliary contacts
Ammeter module
Compact C1251NI
Switch-disconnector protection
According to installation standards,
an upstream protection is required.
Nonetheless, due to reflex tripping,
Compact NS400 and 630NA switchdisconnectors self-protect for all fault
currents greater than 15 kA.
Auxiliary releases
Motor mechanism
Toggle operated
Lateral rotary handle
Manual/automatic source-changeover system
Bare cable connectors, terminal extensions and spreaders
Dimensions
H x W x D (mm)
Weight (kg)

(2) upstream connection: see the "Co-ordination table" section
(3) 8 seconds
48
3
4
3
4
poles
poles
poles
poles
fixed,
fixed,
fixed,
fixed,
front
front
front
front
connection
connection
connection
connection
NS400NA
NS630NA
C801NI
C1251NI
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
400
750
8
690
500
AC 22 A
400
400
400
400
400
DC 22 A
400 (1P)
400 (2P)
7,1
330
630
750
8
690
500
AC 22 A
630
630
630
630
630
DC 22 A
630 (1P)
630 (2P)
8,5
330
800
750
8
690
500
AC 22 A
800
800
800
800
800
DC 22 A
800 (2P)
800 (3P)
20
330
1250
750
8
690
500
AC 22 A
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
DC 22 A
1250 (2P)
1250 (3P)
30
154
AC 23 A
400
400
400
400
400
DC 23 A
400 (1P)
400 (2P)
AC 23 A
630
630
630
630
630
DC 23 A
630 (1P)
630 (2P)
AC 23 A
800
800
800
800
800
DC 23 A
800 (2P)
800 (3P)
5000
5000
1930
n
15000
6000
6000
2320
n
15000
10000
10000 (3)
6300
n
12000
15000
15000 (3)
9450
n
15000
15000
6000(12000-In/2)
15000
4000(8000-In/2)
10000
1500(3000-In/2)
10000
1500(3000-In/2)
6000(12000-In/2)
4000(8000-In/2)
1500(3000-In/2)
1500(3000-In/2)
yes
III
yes
III
yes
III
yes
III
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
140 x 255 x 110

185 x 255 x 110
5,2
6,8
140 x 255 x 110

185 x 255 x 110
5,2
6,8
374 x 210 x 172

374 x 280 x 172
13
17
374 x 210 x 172

374 x 280 x 172
13
17
AC 23 A
1250
1250
1250
1250
1250
DC 23 A
1250 (2P)
1250 (3P)
49
024262
information
Compact CM
Compact CM switch-disconnectors
Number of poles
Ith
at 40 C
Ui
Uimp
Ue
AC 50/60 Hz
Ie
AC23A 660 V
Short-circuit making capacity (kA peak)
Icw
Icw (kA rms)
duration (s)
Endurance
mechanical
electrique 690 V - In/2
690 V - In
Compact CM switch-disconnector
The Compact CM switch-disconnector

offers the same complementary functions
as the Compact CM circuit breaker:
n OF auxiliary switch for ON/OFF position
indication
n MX shunt release and MN undervoltage
release
n add-on motor mechanism module
n installation accessories
n connection accessories
Protection
Fixed
front connection
rear connection

Auxiliary contacts
Auxiliary releases (MN, MX)
Motor mechanism
Locking by padlocks
Locking by keylocks
Connection accessories
Dimensions H x W x D (mm)
Weight (kg)
50
add-on module
(Vigirex earth-fault protection relay)
3
4
3
4
poles
poles
poles
poles
fixed,
fixed,
fixed,
fixed,
front
front
front
front
connection
connection
connection
connection
CM1600NI
CM2000NI
CM2500NI
CM3200NI
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
1600
750
2000
750
2500
750
3200
750
690
1600
65
32
3
n
10000
5000
2000
690
2000
65
32
3
n
10000
5000
2000
690
2500
65
32
3
n
10000
5000
2000
690
3200
65
32
3
n
10000
5000
2000
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
430 x 418 x 451

430 x 573 x 451
41
56
430 x 418 x 451

430 x 573 x 451
46
61
540 x 418 x 451

540 x 573 x 451
48
63
550 x 418 x 451

83
51
052384
information
Masterpact
Masterpact switch-disconnectors
Number of poles
Electrical characteristics as per IEC 947-2 and EN 60947-2
Rated current (A)
In
40 C
Rating of 4th pole (A)
Rated insulation voltage (V)
Ui
Rated impulse withstand voltage (V)
Uimp
Ue
AC 50/60 Hz
Type of switch-disconnector
(kA rms)
Masterpact M10NI
Making capacity
(kA peak)
electrodynamic withstand (kA peak)
Closing time
Endurance (C-O cycles) x 1000
Icw
AC 50/60 Hz
Icm
AC 50/60 Hz
mechanical
with maintenance
no maintenance
no maintenance 440 V - In
690 V - In
690 V
electrical
motor control
(AC3-947-4) (1)
0,5 s
1s
3s
440 V
500/690 V
Protection
STR 08 dummy unit (no protection)
STR 18 I protection against short-circuits when closing
Installation and connections
Connection
Version
drawout
fixed

Auxiliary switches
Control auxiliaries
Auxiliary releases (MN, MNR, MX, XF)
Motor mechanism (MCH)
Operation counter (CDM)
Locking by padlock or keylock/mismatch protection
Safety shutters (VO)
Interphase barriers (EIP)
Partitioning fixture (AC)
Arc-chute cover (CC)
Terminal-block cover (CB)
Door frame (CDP)
Transparent cover (CCP)
(1) closing at 6 x Ie, and opening at 0.17 x Un
52
M08
M10
M12
M16
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
800
800
1000
8000
690
1000
1000
1000
8000
690
1250
1250
1000
8000
690
1600
1600
1000
8000
690
NI
40
30
22
84
84
84
n
70 ms
20
10
10
10
10
HI
65
50
32
105
105
143
HF
65
50
32
143
143
143
NI
40
30
22
84
84
84
n
HI
65
50
32
105
105
143
HF
65
50
32
143
143
143
NI
40
30
22
84
84
84
n
HI
65
50
32
105
105
143
HF
65
50
32
143
143
143
NI
40
30
22
84
84
84
n
HI
65
50
32
105
105
143
HF
65
50
32
143
143
143
20
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
front and rear connections

n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
53
052388
information
Masterpact (cont.)
Masterpact switch-disconnectors
Number of poles
Electrical characteristics as per IEC 947-2 and EN 60947-2
Rated current (A)
In
40 C
Rating of 4th pole (A)
Rated insulation voltage (V)
Ui
Rated impulse withstand voltage (V)
Uimp
Ue
AC 50/60 Hz
Type of switch-disconnector
(kA rms)
Icw
AC 50/60 Hz
Icm
AC 50/60 Hz
mechanical
with maintenance
no maintenance
no maintenance 440 V - In
690 V - In
690 V
Masterpact M50HI
Making capacity
(kA peak)
electrodynamic withstand (kA peak)
Closing time
Endurance (C-O cycles) x 1000
electrical
motor control
(AC3-947-4) (1)
0,5 s
1s
3s
440 V
500/690 V
Protection
STR 08 dummy unit (no protection)
STR 18 I protection against short-circuits when closing
Installation and connections
Connection
Version
drawout
fixed

Auxiliary switches
Control auxiliaries
Auxiliary releases (MN, MNR, MX, XF)
Motor mechanism (MCH)
Operation counter(CDM)
Locking by padlock or keylock/mismatch protection
Safety shutters (VO)
Interphase barriers (EIP)
Partitioning fixture (AC)
Arc-chute cover (CC)
Terminal-block cover (CB)
Door frame (CDP)
Transparent cover (CCP)
(1) closing at 6 x Ie, and opening at 0.17 x Un
54
M20
M25
M32
M40
M50
M63
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
3, 4
2000
2000
1000
8000
690
2500
2500
1000
8000
690
3200
3200
1000
8000
690
4000
4000
1000
8000
690
5000
2500
1000
8000
690
6300
3200
1000
8000
690
NI
55
55
50
84
84
121
n
70 ms
15
10
9
7
7
HI
75
75
57
105
105
165
HF
75
75
57
165
165
165
NI
55
55
50
84
84
121
n
HI
75
75
75
105
105
165
HF
75
75
75
165
165
165
HI
75
75
75
105
105
165
n
HF
75
75
75
165
165
165
15
10
9
7
7
15
10
9
7
7
15
10
8
6
6
15
10
8
6
6
15
10
8
6
6
15
10
4
2,6
2,6
15
10
4
2,6
2,6
n
n
HI
75
75
75
105
105
165
n
80 ms
10
5
3
2,5
2,5
HF
75
75
75
165
165
165
HI
100
100
100
187
187
220
n
HF
100
100
100
220
220
220
HI
100
100
100
187
187
220
n
HF
100
100
100
220
220
220
10
5
3
2,5
2,5
10
5
3
2,5
2,5
10
5
3
2,5
2,5
10
5
2
1,5
1,5
10
5
2
1,5
1,5
n
n
n
n
n
n
front and rear connections

n
n
n
n
n
n
rear connections
n
n
n
n (3P only)
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n (3P only)
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
55
information
Co-ordination
Modular switches and residual
Presentation
The choice of a switch should be made

according, among other things, to coordination with the device for protection
against short-circuits, installed upstream.
The switch, whether it be a residual
current circuit-breaker or not, has a
breaking capacity and withstand to limited
short-circuit currents and should be
protected against short-circuits which
develop downstream (electrodynamic
protection).
The following tables indicate the

maximum short-circuit efficient in kA
from which the switch is protected
thanks to co-ordination with the
corresponding circuit-breaker placed
up-stream.
Caution: the switch should also be

protected against overloads.
When the residual current circuit-breaker
and the downstream circuit-breakers are to
be found on the same switchboard, set up
according to the rules, the protection of the
residual current circuit-breaker from shortcircuit currents can be ensured by each of
the circuit-breakers placed downstream.
The corresponding values are the same as
in the case of co-ordination with a device
located upstream.
The table below allows co-ordination tables to be selected which should be taken into
account depending on the upstream and downstream devices.
Summary
page
57
58
59
upstream device
C60 NC100, C120, NG125, NS100, NS160
DPN N, C60 NC100, C120, NG125, NS100N, NS160N
NS100/160
b An enclosures outgoer, where the Isc on

the busbars is 20 kA, supplies loads with
current ratings of 30, 20 and 10 A
respectively in single phase, 230 V
b The installations neutral system is the TT
earthing system
b The outgoer located on the upstream
switchboard, which supplies this
enclosure, is protected by a 2-pole C120N
circuit-breaker.
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Example
CS120N
2p
ID
63 A
20 kA
C60N
30 A
56
C60N
20 A
C60N
10 A
circuit-breaker/RCCB-ID upstream
I 20, 32, 40-63, 100-125, I-NA 40-63
ID 2P, 4P
ID and multi 9 circuit-breakers
Which residual current circuit-breaker

should you choose to equip the
enclosures incoming feeder?
b Choose an ID residual current circuitbreaker with a rating u 30+20+10 u 60A,
or an ID rating of 63 A
b Short-circuit withstand of the ID 63A
combined with C120N: the table (page 58)
includes 10 kA, which is not enough to
withstand 20 kA
b It is possible to co-ordinate each of the
enclosures outgoing lines since the
feeders are located in the the same
enclosure as the switch
b Choose C60N type circuit-breakers for
feeders with a short-circuit withstand
of 20 kA.
Short-circuit withstand of the ID 63A
combined with C60N is of 20 kA and is
suitable.
Coordination
Upstream: circuit-breakers or fuses
Downstream: modular switches
Short-circuit current withstand of the circuit-breaker-switch combination
(kA rms)
Protection by circuit-breaker
upstream
downstream
Multi 9 switch (240 V)
l 20
l 32
l 40 - 63
l 100 - 125
I-NA 40
I-NA 63
NG125NA
63 - 80 A
100 A
125 A
Multi 9 switch (415 V)
l 20
l 32
l 40 - 63
l 100 - 125
I-NA 40
I-NA 63
NG125NA
63 - 80 A
100 A
125 A
Interpact switch (415 V)
INS40
INS63
INS100
INS125
INS160
circuit-breaker
C60
a
N
H
6,5
5,5
7
6,5
5,5
7
6,5
5,5
7
6,5
5,5
7
10
20
20
30
30
40
30
4,5
4
5
4,5
4
5
4,5
4
5
4,5
4
5
10
10
15
15
20
15
10
10
10
10
10
10
NC100
H
C120
N
H
NG125
a
N
NS100
N
H
NS160
N
H
3
3
5
7
10
10
3
3
5
7
10
10
4,5
4,5
6,5
15
15
15
4,5
4,5
6,5
15
10
10
4,5
4,5
6,5
15
15
15
4,5
4,5
6,5
15
15
15
4,5
4,5
6,5
15
15
15
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
20
20
20
50
50
50
70
70
70
100
100
100
70
70
85
85
100
100
70
70
70
85
85
85
100
100
100
2
2
3
5
7
7
2
2
3
5
7
7
3
3
6
10
7
7
3
3
6
10
3
3
6
10
15
15
3
3
6
10
3
3
6
10
15
15
10
10
10
10
10
16
16
16
16
16
16
25
25
25
36
36
36
50
50
50
25
25
36
70
36
70
25
36
36
25
70
70
25
70
70
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
25
25
25
25
25
36
36
36
36
36
50
50
50
50
50
25
25
25
36
36
70
36
36
70
25
25
36
36
36
25
25
70
70
70
25
25
70
70
70
4
4
4
4
Breaking capacity of switches (kA)

upstream
downstream
Switch (240 V AC)
y 40 A
50/63 A
100/125 A
Switch (415 V AC)
y 40 A
50/63 A
100 A
125 A
circuit-breaker
C60
a
N
H
NC100 C120
H
N
21
21
42
42
63
63
84
63
42
42
10,5
10,5
21
21
32
32
42
32
21
21
21
NG125
N
H
42
42
42
63
63
63
105
105
105
154
154
154
220
220
220
21
21
21
21
32
32
32
32
53
53
53
53
75
75
75
75
105
105
105
105
b Use a circuit-breaker with the same rating as the switch
Protection by fuse gG
Short-circuit current withstand of switches (I and I-NA) in kA (rms)

upstream
In (A)
downstream
type
l 20
l 32
I 63
l 100
I-NA 40
I-NA 63
gG fuse
20
32
40
63
100
8
8
10
(1)
(1)
80
30
30
6
20
20
short-circuit current withstand

(kA rms) of switches
2,5
2,5
4,6
6,5
4
4
(1) kA rms
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Co-ordination
Upstream: fuses or circuit-breakers
Downstream: modular residual
Protection by fuse
Short-circuit current withstand of the fuse ID residual current circuit-breaker

combination (kA rms)
upstream/downstream
In (A)
400 V/415 V network (or IT earthing system)

2P switch
25
40
63
80
down./up. ratings (A)

gG upstream fuses
16
25
32
40
50
63
80
100
100
100
100
80
50
30
20
20
100
100
100
80
50
30
20
20
Protection by circuit-breaker
upstream/downstream
In (A)
230 V/240 V network

2P switch
25
40
downstream/upstream
circuit-breaker
DPN
DPN N
C60a
C60N
C60H
C60L
NC100H
NC100LH
NS100N
NS160N
NG125N
NG125L
C120H
C120N
6
7,5
10
20
30
50
10
20
6
6
15
15
15
10
upstream/downstream
6
7,5
10
20
30
40
10
20
6
6
15
15
15
10
100
100
100
80
50
30
20
20
100
100
100
80
50
30
20
20
63
80
100-125
100
100
100
80
50
30
30
30
100
100
100
80
50
30
20
10
100
100
100
80
50
30
20
10
100
100
100
80
50
30
20
10
100
100
80
50
30
30
20
10
100
100
100
80
50
30
20
10
Short-circuit current withstand of the circuit-breaker ID residual current circuitbreaker combination (kA rms)
63
20
30
30
10
20
6
6
15
15
15
10
80
10
20
6
6
15
10
10
10
In (A)
400 V/415 V network (or IT earthing system)*

2P switch
25
40
63
80
downstream/upstream
circuit-breaker
DPN
DPN N
C60a
C60N
C60H
C60L
NC100H
NC100LH
NS100N
NS160N
NG125N
NG125L
C120H
C120N
2
3
5
10
15
20
7
20
4
4
15
15
7
7
2
3
5
10
15
20
7
20
4
4
15
15
7
7
100-125
230 V/240 V network

4P switch
25
40
10
15
15
7
20
4
4
15
15
7
7
5
10
4
4
15
15
5
5
100
230 V/240 V network

4P switch
25
40
63
80
100
10
20
6
5
7
7
10
10
6
7,5
10
20
30
50
10
20
6
6
15
15
15
10
20
30
30
10
20
6
6
15
15
15
10
10
20
6
6
10
10
10
10
10
20
6
5
7
7
10
10
100
400 V/415 V network

4P switch
25
40
63
80
100
5
10
4
4
7
7
5
5
2
3
5
10
15
20
7
20
4
4
15
15
7
7
10
15
15
7
20
4
4
15
15
7
7
5
10
4
4
15
15
5
5
5
10
4
4
10
7
5
5
6
7,5
10
20
30
40
10
20
6
6
15
15
15
10
2
3
5
10
15
20
7
20
4
4
15
15
7
7
(*) supply (Ph + N): case of double fault

Note: do not forget to take the derating of the residual current circuit-breakers into account depending on the ambient temperature.
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Coordination
Upstream: NS100/160
Downstream: Multi 9 circuit-breakers
Residual current circuitbreaker
Residual current circuit-breaker installed between an upstream NS100/160 and

downstream M9 circuit-breaker
In (A)
230 V network
2P switch
25
40
downstream
circuit-breaker
DPN
DPN N
C60a
C60N
C60H
C60L
NC100H
NC100LH
6
7,5
10
20
30
50
10
20
In (A)
400 V network (or IT earthing system)

2P switch
25
40
63
80
downstream
circuit-breaker
DPN
DPN N
C60a
C60N
C60H
C60L
NC100H
NC100LH
2
3
5
10
15
20
7
20
6
7,5
10
20
30
40
10
20
2
3
5
10
15
20
7
20
63
20
30
30
10
20
10
15
15
7
20
80
10
20
5
10
100
230 V network
4P switch
25
40
63
80
100
10
20
6
7,5
10
20
30
50
10
20
20
30
30
10
20
10
20
10
20
100
400 V network
4P switch
25
40
63
80
100
5
10
2
3
5
10
15
20
7
20
10
15
15
7
20
5
10
5
10
6
7,5
10
20
30
40
10
20
2
3
5
10
15
20
7
20
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Co-ordination
Industrial switch-disconnectors
Example
A low voltage distribution switchboard 400 V / 230 V, with a short-circuit current of 35 kA at

the level of the busbar, possesses an outgoing feeder with a nominal current of 60 A. The
wiring system which supplies this outgoing feeder is protected with a NS100H (R.B.: 70 kA)
switch. This wiring feeds a sub-distribution switchboard, where the intention is to install, at
the incoming feeder, a circuit breaker to ensure that the control and isolation functions are
performed.
The short-circuit current at the level of the sub-distribution switchboard is 30 kA.
Which switch is the right one ?
If the auxiliary functions such as remote control, earth leakage protection are requested, then
the Compact NA switch would be the appropriate switch ; its coordination characteristics are
given in the tables which follow (page 62 and following). The NS100NA switch is also
appropriate, due to the fact that the association withstand with the NS100H is 70 kA.
Furthermore, the NS100NA switch is self-protected from 10 kA upwards.
If no auxiliary function is requested - or if it is matter of auxiliary functions in the form of
auxiliary contacts, rotary handles - then the Interpact INS100 would be suitable (see tables
page 62 and following).
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The table reading page 63 shows that the INS100 characteristics, when coordinated with the
NS100H, become (following item) :
b 70 kA for the Isc withstand
b 154 kA peak for the making capacity.
Icc = 35 kA
NS100H
coordination
1 = 60 A
Icc = 35 kA
The rating of the INS100 is compatible with the line's nominal current: 60 A.
Reading of tables
(pages 62/63)
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By coordination:
b Isc withstand is more than sufficient: 70 kA
b Making capacity on the peak Isc 154 kA is considerably higher than the requirement.
Note: for Isc = 30 kA, Imax peak ~ 75 kA.
switch
type and
its characteristics
(after coordination)
making
capacity
INS100
Isc
NS100H-L
70
154
60
type of
upstream
protection
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Protection of switchdisconnectors
Interpact INS switch-disconnectors / upstream protection
By circuit breaker
380/415 V
push
to
trip
90 %Ir
105
alarm
STR
Io
.9
.8
23 SE
Ir .93
.95
.98
.85
1
.5
4
3
Im5
6
8
.88
.63
.8
1
x Io
Ir
Im
10
1.5 Ir
x
x In
test
5...8
By circuit breaker
440/480 V (*)
By circuit breaker
500 V (INS40 to INS80)
500/525 V (INS100 to INS160)
By circuit breaker
690 V
By fuse
500 V
(*) suitable for 480 NEMA

(1) mandatory protection by an external thermal
(2) no external thermal protection
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type / max. rating (A)

Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
type aM (1) / max. rating
Isc max.
making capacity
type gG (2) / max. rating
Isc max.
making capacity
type gG (1) / max. rating
Isc max.
making capacity
type BS (2) / max. rating
Isc max.
making capacity
type BS (1) / max. rating
Isc max.
making capacity
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
INS40
INS63
INS80
INS100
INS125
INS160
NS100N / 40
25
52
NS100H-L / 40
36
75
NS160N / 40
25
52
NS160H-L / 40
25
52
NSC100N / 40
18
37
NG125N / 40
25
52
NG125H / 40
36
75
NG125L / 40
50
105
NSA160N / 40
30
63
NS100N / 40
25
52
NS100H-L / 40
35
73
NS160N / 40
25
52
NS160H-L / 40
25
52
NSC100N / 40
18
37
NS100N / 40
18
36
NS100H-L / 40
18-25
36-53
NS160N / 40
15
30
NS160H-L / 40
15
30
NSC100N / 40
10
17
40
80
176
32
100
220
125
100
220
32
80
176
125 and 100M125
80
176
NS100N / 63
25
52
NS100H-L / 63
36
75
NS160N / 63
25
52
NS160H-L / 63
25
52
NSC100N / 63
18
37
NG125N / 63
25
52
NG125H / 63
36
75
NG125L / 63
50
105
NSA160N / 63
30
63
NS100N / 63
25
52
NS100H-L / 63
35
73
NS160N / 63
25
52
NS160H-L / 63
25
52
NSC100N / 63
18
37
NS100N / 63
18
36
NS100H-L / 63
18-25
36-53
NS160N / 63
15
30
NS160H-L / 63
15
30
NSC100N / 63
10
17
63
80
176
50
100
220
125
100
220
50 and 32M50
80
176
125 and 100M125
80
176
NS100N / 80
25
52
NS100H-L / 80
36
75
NS160N / 80
25
52
NS160H-L / 80
25
52
NSC100N / 80
18
37
NG125N / 80
25
52
NG125H / 80
36
75
NG125L / 80
50
105
NSA160N / 80
30
63
NS100N / 80
25
52
NS100H-L / 80
35
73
NS160N / 80
25
52
NS160H-L / 80
25
52
NSC100N / 80
18
37
NS100N / 80
18
36
NS100H-L / 80
18-25
36-53
NS160N / 80
15
30
NS160H-L / 80
15
30
NSC100N / 80
10
17
80
80
176
63
100
220
125
100
220
63 and 32M63
80
176
125 and 100M125
80
176
NS100N / 100
25
52
NS100H-L / 100
70
154
NS160-250N / 100
36
75
NS160-250H-L / 100
70
154
NSC100N / 100
18
37
NG125N / 100
25
52
NSA160N / 100
30
63
NS100N / 100
25
52
NS100H-L / 100
65
143
NS160-250N / 100
35
73
NS160-250H-L / 100
65
143
NSC100N / 100
18
37
NS100N / 100
18
36
NS100H-L / 100
35-100
73-220
NS160-250N / 100
22
46
NS160-250H-L / 100
22
46
NSC100N / 100
10
17
NS100N / 100
8
14
NS100H-L / 100
10-75
17-165
NS160-250N / 100
8
14
NS160-250H-L / 100
10-20
17-40
100
80
176
80
100
220
160
100
220
80 and 63M80
80
176
160 and 100M160
80
176
NS160-250N / 125
36
75
NS160-250H-L / 125
70
154
NG125N / 125
25
52
NSA160N / 125
30
63
NS160-250N / 125
35
73
NS160-250H-L / 125
65
143
NS160-250N / 125
22
46
NS160-250H-L / 125
22
46
NS160-250N / 125
8
14
NS160-250H-L / 125
10-20
17-40
125
55
121
100
100
220
160
100
220
100 and 63M100
80
176
160 and 100M160
80
176
NS160-250N / 160
36
75
NS160-250H-L /160
70
154
NS160N / 160
30
63
NS160-250N / 160
35
73
NS160-250H-L /160
65
143
NS160-250N / 160
22
46
NS160-250H-L /160
22
46
NS160-250N / 160
8
14
NS160-250H-L /160
10-20
17-40
160
33
69
125
100
220
160
100
220
125 and 100M125
80
176
160 and 100M160
80
176
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information
Interpact switch-disconnectors / upstream protection
By circuit breaker
380/415 V
push
to
trip
90 %Ir
105
alarm
STR
Io
.9
.8
23 SE
Ir .93
.85
1
.5
.95
4
3
Im5
6
8
.88
.98
.63
1
.8
x Io
Ir
Im
10
1.5 Ir
x
x In
test
By circuit breaker
440/480 V (*)
5...8
By circuit breaker
500 V
By circuit breaker
525 V
By circuit breaker
690 V
By fuse
500 V

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Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
type aM (1) max. rating
Isc max.
making capacity
type gG (2) max. rating
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
type BS (2) max. rating
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
INS250-100
INV100
INS250-160
INV160
INS250-200
INV200
INS250
INV250
INS320
INV320
INS400
INV400
NS100-160-250N/100
25-36-36
53-75-75
NS100-160-250H/100
70
154
NS100-160-250L/100
150
330
NS100-160-250N/100
25-25-35
53-53-73
NS100-160-250H/100
65
143
NS100-160-250L/100
130
286
NS100-160-250N/100
18
36
NS100-160-250H/100
50
105
NS100-160-250L/100
kA rms
220-154-154
NS100-160-250N/100
18
36
NS100-160-250H/100
35
73
NS100-160-250L/100
100-50-50
220-105-105
NS100-160-250N/100
8
14
NS100-160-250H/100
10
17
NS100-160-250L/100
75-20-20
165-40-40
100
100
220
80
100
220
100
100
220
80 and 63M80
80
176
250 and 200M250
80
176
NS160-250N/160
36
75
NS160-250H/160
70
154
NS160-250L/160
150
330
NS160-250N/160
35
73
NS160-250H/160
65
143
NS160-250L/160
130
286
NS160-250N/160
30
63
NS160-250H/160
50
105
NS160-250L/160
100-70-70
154
NS160-250N/160
22
46
NS160-250H/160
35
73
NS160-250L/160
50
105
NS160-250N/160
8
14
NS160-250H/160
10
17
NS160-250L/160
20
40
160
100
220
125
100
220
160
100
220
125 and 100M125
80
176
250 and 200M250
80
176
NS250N/200
36
75
NS250H/200
70
154
NS250L/200
150
330
NS250N/200
35
73
NS250H/200
65
143
NS250L/200
130
286
NS250N/200
30
63
NS250H/200
50
105
NS250L/200
70
154
NS250N/200
22
46
NS250H/200
35
73
NS250L/200
50
105
NS250N/200
8
14
NS250H/200
10
17
NS250L/200
20
40
200
100
220
160
100
220
200
100
220
160 and 100M160
80
176
250 and 200M250
80
176
NS250N/250
36
75
NS250H/250
70
154
NS250L/250
150
330
NS250N/250
35
73
NS250H/250
65
143
NS250L/250
130
286
NS250N/250
30
63
NS250H/250
50
105
NS250L/250
70
154
NS250N/250
22
46
NS250H/250
35
73
NS250L/250
50
105
NS250N/250
8
14
NS250H/250
10
17
NS250L/250
20
40
250
100
220
160
100
220
200
100
220
200 and 100M200
80
176
250 and 200M250
80
176
NS400-630N/320
45
94
NS400-630H/320
70
154
NS400-630L/320
150
330
NS400-630N/320
42
88
NS400-630H/320
65
143
NS400-630L/320
130
286
NS400-630N/320
30
63
NS400-630H/320
50
105
NS400-630L/320
70
220-154
NS400-630N/320
22
46
NS400-630H/320
35
73
NS400-630L/320
100-50
220-105
NS400-630N/320
10
17
NS400-630H/320
20
40
NS400-630L/320
75-35
165-73
320
100
220
250
100
220
320
100
220
250 and 200M250
80
176
355 and 315M355
80
176
NS400-630N/400
45
94
NS400-630H/400
70
154
NS400-630L/400
150
330
NS400-630N/400
42
88
NS400-630H/400
65
143
NS400-630L/400
130
286
NS400-630N/400
30
63
NS400-630H/400
50
105
NS400-630L/400
100-70 100-70
220-154
NS400-630N/400
22
46
NS400-630H/400
35
73
NS400-630L/400
100-50
220-105
NS400-630N/400
10
17
NS400-630H/400
20
40
NS400-630L/400
75-35
165-73
400
100
220
315
100
220
400
100
220
315 and 200M315
80
176
355 and 315M355
80
176
65
E51067
information
Interpact switch-disconnectors / upstream protection
By circuit breaker
380/415 V
push
to
trip
90 %Ir
105
alarm
STR
Io
.9
.8
23 SE
Ir .93
.95
.98
.85
1
.5
4
3
Im5
6
8
.88
.63
.8
1
x Io
Ir
Im
10
1.5 Ir
x
x In
test
By circuit breaker
440/480 V (*)
5...8
By circuit breaker
500 V
By circuit breaker
525 V
By circuit breaker
690 V
By fuse
500 V

66

Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
type aM (1) max. rating
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
Isc max.
making capacity
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
(A)
kA rms
kA peak
INS500 / INV500
INS630 / INV630
IN1000
IN1600
IN2500
NS630N/500
45
94
NS630H/500
70
154
NS630L/500
150
330
NS630N/500
42
88
NS630H/500
65
143
NS630L/500
130
286
NS630N/500
30
63
NS630H/500
50
105
NS630L/500
70
154
NS630N/500
22
46
NS630H/500
35
73
NS630L/500
50
105
NS630N/500
10
17
NS630H/500
20
42
NS630L/500
35
73
500
100
220
400
100
220
500
100
220
400
80
176
450 and 400M450
80
176
NS630N/630
45
94
NS630H/630
70
154
NS630L/630
150
330
NS630N/630
42
88
NS630H/630
65
143
NS630L/630
130
286
NS630N/630
30
63
NS630H/630
50
105
NS630L/630
70
154
NS630N/630
22
46
NS630H/630
35
73
NS630L/630
50
105
NS630N/630
10
17
NS630H/630
20
42
NS630L/630
35
73
500
100
220
500
100
220
630
100
220
500
80
176
450 and 400M450
80
176
C1001-1251N/1000
40
84
C1001-1251H/1000
40
84
C1001L/1000
80
176
C1001-1251N/1000
40
84
C1001-1251H/1000
40
84
C1001-1251N/1000
35
73
C1001-1251H/1000
35
73
C1001L/1000
35
73
C1001-1251N/1000
35
73
C1001-1251H/1000
35
73
C1001L/1000
35
73
C1001-1251N/1000
25
53
C1001-1251H/1000
40
42
-
CM / 1600
35
73
Masterpact / 1600
35
75
CM / 1600
35
73
Masterpact / 1600
35
75
CM / 1600
35
73
Masterpact / 1600
35
73
CM / 1600
35
73
Masterpact / 1600
35
73
CM / 1600
35
73
Masterpact / 1600
35
73
-
CM / 1600
35
73
Masterpact / 2500
50
105
Masterpact / 2500
50
105
CM / 2500
50
105
Masterpact / 2500
50
105
CM / 2500
50
105
Masterpact / 2500
50
105
Masterpact / 2500
50
105
-
67
E62693
information
Compact switch-disconnectors / upstream protection
By circuit breaker
push
to
trip
STR
90 %Ir
105
Im
.9
8
2
1.5
22 DE
50/60H
test
3
.95
.98
.63
alarm
Ir
.85
.8
.7
Ir Im
10
xIr
xIn
push
to
trip
By fuse

Isc max. (380/415 V)
making capacity (380/415 V)
Isc max. (380/415 V)
Isc max. (380/415 V)
Isc max. (380/415 V)
Isc max. (380/415 V)
type aM (1) max. rating (A)
Isc max. (500 V)
making capacity (500 V)
type gl (2) max. rating (A)
Isc max. (500 V)
Isc max. (500 V)
type BS (2) max. rating (A)
Isc max. (500 V)
type BS (1) max. rating (A)
Isc max. (500 V)
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
Compact switch-disconnectors / upstream protection NS400NA

By circuit breaker
By fuse

68

Isc max. (380/415 V)
Isc max. (380/415 V)
Isc max. (380/415 V)
Isc max. (380/415 V)
Isc max. (380/415 V)
type aM (1) / max. rating (A)
Isc max. (500 V)
Isc max. (500 V)
Isc max. (500 V)
type BS (2) / max. rating (A)
Isc max. (500 V)
type BS (1) / max. rating (A)
Isc max. (500 V)
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
kA rms
kA peak
NSA125NA
NSA160NA
NS100NA
NS160NA
NS250NA
NS160N / 125
36
75
NS160H / 125
70
154
NS160L / 125
150
330
NSA160N / 125
30
63
125
55
121
100
100
220
160
100
220
100 and 63M100
80
176
160 and 100M160
80
176
NS160N / 160
36
75
NS160H / 160
70
154
NS160L / 160
150
330
NSA160N / 160
30
63
160
33
69
125
100
220
160
100
220
125 and 100M125
80
176
160 and 100M160
80
176
NS100N / 100
25
52
NS160-250N / 100
36
75
NS100-250H / 100
70
154
NS100-250L / 100
150
330
NSA160N / 100
30
63
100
80
176
80
100
220
160
100
220
80 and 63M80
80
176
160 and 100M160
80
176
NS160-250N / 160
36
75
NS160-250H / 160
70
154
NS160-250L / 160
150
330
NSA160N / 160
30
63
160
33
69
125
100
220
160
100
220
125 and 100M125
80
176
160 and 100M160
80
176
NS250N / 250
36
75
NS250H / 250
70
154
NS250L / 250
150
330
250
100
220
200
100
220
250
100
220
200 and 100M200
80
250 and 200M250
80
176
NS630NA
C801NI
C1251NI
NS400-630N / 400
45
94
NS400-630H / 400
70
154
NS400-630L / 400
150
330
400
100
220
315
100
220
400
100
220
315 and 200M315
80
176
355 and 315M355
80
176
NS630N / 630
45
94
NS630H / 630
70
154
NS630L / 630
150
330
500
100
220
500
100
220
630
100
220
500
80
176
450 and 400M450
80
176
C801-1251N / 800
50
105
C801-1251H / 800
70
154
C801-1001L / 800
150
330
-
C1251N / 1250
50
105
C1251H / 1250
70
154
-
69
Notes
70
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1. Electrical switchgear ................................................................. 3

2. The switch .................................................................................. 4

3. Switch standards ..................................................................... 12

4. The Schneider Electric choice ............................................... 19

5. Additional technical information ........................................... 31

1.1 Functions performed by electrical

Three main functions:

(2) Possible with addition of a "Residual Current Device (RCD)".

1.2 Functions performed by the switch

2.1 Switches in LV distribution

tertiary power distribution

2.1.1 Switch applications

Switches are characterised by

Local or subdistribtion isolation switch for Tertiary Building

Subdistribution isolation switch for industrial applications of the

Local isolation switch for industrial applications of the Manufacturing

2.1.2 Market values

2.2 Main functions

Suitability for isolation is an

On-load breaking is a natural

The reference standards for switches are:

The additional safety, emergency

Ui 750V Uimp 8kV

Figure 2: Marking a switch suitable for isolation

The isolation function is performed in 2 ways:

Suitability for isolation

With positibe break

With visible isolation

in the strict sense of the standard

2.2.1.4 On-load breaking

2.2.1.5 Additional safety functions

The emergency stop control

Pushbutton emergency stop

Insulation fault protection

INS switch: local emergency stop

ID si 2P 63 A 30 mA. Residual current

2.2.2 Specific functions

Switches can be used to perform:

Figure 4a: Coupling the network at main LV board level

Figure 4b: Coupling a high-rise building replacement/standby

Figure 4c: Manual coupling on high-rise building moving GE

Masterpact type switches.

2.2.2.2. The motor "isolation" function

n Additional functions: the switch function is completed by locking in the open

1000 3P Interpact IN switch

(63 A) 4P Interpact INS63

2.2.3 Summarising table

Subdistribution Small tertiary

front and mounting

Local control and

(1) See section 3.3.3. Utilisation categories.

400 A 4P Interpact INS

The switch must comply with:

3.2 Normal standard values for domestic

Suitability for isolation

3.3. Normal standard values of industrial

3.3.1 The definitions

The standard gives specific definitions, including those for:

The disconnector: a mechanical connection device:

3.3.2 Standard usage values

Conventional thermal current, lth (A)