ACB Masterpact PDF

Masterpact: presentation
Masterpact circuit breakers are used to Many versions

protect and control low-voltage distribution c 3 or 4 poles;
systems. They may be installed in main LV c fixed or drawout versions;
switchboards (incoming units, main and c current-limiting version up to 2500 A;
secondary outgoers). Masterpact is a c wide range of control units offering
complete range offering a large selection of multiple functions.
performance levels: Circuit breakers designed for all
c ratings from 800 to 6300 A AC, applications
from 1000 to 8000 A DC; c 1000 V AC version;
c breaking capacity from 40 to 150 kA rms; c DC version;
c operational voltages 690 V AC, c anti-corrosion version;
1000 V DC. c source-changeover version;
c merchant-marine and military versions.
Masterpact circuit breakers comply with all
major international standards and meet
T2 tropicalisation criteria.
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front face
1 opening push-button (O)
2 closing push-button (I)
3 keylock for "connected",
"disconnected" or "test" position
14 4 door interlock
5 stored-energy-mechanism charging
7 handle
6 operations counter
2 7 "open" position keylock
8 racking handle storage
5 9 functional position indicator:
"connected", "test" and "disconnected"
1 10 controls on fixed chassis (accessible
with cubicle door closed)
6 11 padlocking facilities for "connected",
"disconnected" or "test" position
12 12 stored-energy-mechanism status
indicator
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c "charged" charged
c "discharged" discharged
4 13 main-contact position indicator

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c "OFF" (O);
O OFF
c "ON" (I). I ON
8 9 10 11 3
14 fault-trip indicator/breaker reset button
LV circuit-breaker: blue figures
Enclosure: red figures
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M63 M50 M40 M08 àtoM32

M08 M32 Reduced dimensions
c AC circuit breakers:
v a single frame size from 800 to 3200 A,
v common height and depth from 800 to
6300 A;
c DC circuit breakers:
v common height and length from 1000 to
8000 A for operational voltages of up to 500
push to reset
reset V
I
LG
IG
L
LI
off
G
LIG
V DC,
I1 I2 I3
I
O
I
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masterpact
M32 H1
Ui 1000V 50/60Hz
v common height and length from 1000 to
push ON
4000 A for operational voltages greater than

480/690V
90% Ue 380/440V
push OFF 85kA
Icu 100kA
STR 58 UE
85kA
Ics 100kA
50% Icw 75kA 1s
IEC 947-2
500 V DC.
20% discharged
tr 120 240
O OFF
Ir
Io
0.8 .88
.9 .92
.95 60 00000
0.63
90 480
.98 30
%Ir .85
1
15
1 .8 at 1,5Ir
0.5
105 xIo
xIn tm.4
Im .3
4 5 .2
6 .3
3
.1
8 .2
2 .1 0
1.5 10
on I t off
2
xIo
I 8 12
Ir : 6 17
t
22
Ir fault 4
Im : 2 off
xIn T
tr th : th .4 .4
Ih 600 .3
500
800 .3
Ih 400
Im fault .2
fault 1000 .2
tm 320 .1
.1
1200
th on I t off
2
I 250
A
R
i Ic2.8 .85
Ic1 .9 .93 .9
.7
+S– .86
.95
.95
.98 .6
.85 1
test 1
.5
.8 xIr
xIr
–T+
F test
connected
test
disconnected
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10
drawout version
1 arc chute cover
2 auxiliary terminal shield
3 auxiliaries connection block
4 fixed chassis
5 safety shutters
6 arc chute
7 remote control voltage release
8 motor for electrical charging of
stored energy mechanism
9 control unit (AC system)
10 front cover
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safety and reliability

c reduced, simple maintenance (main
contacts easily accessible, with wear
indication feature);
c double insulation from the front face;
c positive contact indication;
c auxiliary devices can be fitted on site
without adjustment;
c fewer parts than conventional ranges (by a
factor of 5-10);
c a trip interlock ensures that the circuit
breaker is open during connection and
disconnection;
c connection to top or bottom terminals;
c fully tropicalised as standard.
STR 58 U
50%
stored energy operating
mechanism
20%
Ir 120
tr 240
Io .9 .92
0.8 .88 .95 60
0.63
90
%Ir .98 30 480
.85
105 0.5
xIn
1
Im
.8
4
xIo
1
5
tm
15
at 1.5Ir
.4 .3
Masterpact circuit breakers are operated via
.2
a stored energy mechanism for

3 6 .3
8 .2 .1
2
.1 0
norm 1.5 10
off
xIr on I2t
τ tr
instantaneous opening and closing.
min.
I 14
12
Ir : 8 19
The mechanism is charged either manually

Ir fault 22
Im : 4
2 Max.
tr
xIn
th : T
Ih 1200A Max th .4 .4
or electrically. Closing and opening

500 600
Ih .3
400 800 .3
fault Im fault
tm 1000 .2 .2
320
th .1 .1
I 250 1200
on I2t off
overcurrent
+ –
i Ic1
.86
.9
A
.93
.95
Ic2
.7
.8 .85
.9
R
operations can be initiated either from the
test
–
ground
+
.85
.8
xIr
1
.98 .6
.5
xIr
1
.95
local pushbuttons on the circuit breaker front

test
face, or by remote control.
common auxiliaries
from 800 A to 6300 A
isolation renforcée séparation totale déclencheurs voltmétriques
classe II insulation
double entre phase
total chaque phase accessibles
voltage à l'avant
releases Auxiliaries
separation accessible from the c accessible from the front, mounted in a
front separate compartment insulated from power
circuits;
c secured by a single screw;
c adjustment-free;
c can be fitted on site.
c Fixed circuit breaker c Source changeover system

other possibilities The fixed circuit breaker is derived from the Four solutions are available:
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moving part of the drawout circuit breaker by v mechanical interlocking for 2 or 3 circuit
adding a fixing bracket on each side. breakers, adaptable to various source-
c Switch version changeover configurations;
The switch (unprotected) version is derived v automatic source-changeover controller,
directly from the standard circuit breaker, but easy to implement on any two suitably
does not implement a control unit (or the equipped circuit breakers (electrically
magnetic trip units used with the DC circuit charged operating mechanism, etc.) (for 3
breakers). Available models are: circuit breakers, consult us);
v standard: type HI and NI; v complete assembly including 2 or
v high performance: type HF, equipped with 3 mechanically (rod assembly) interlocked
a protection system that instantaneously circuit breakers, adaptable to various
opens the circuit breaker in the event of source-changeover configurations;
Fixed circuit breaker
closure under fault conditions. v complete assembly including
2 mechanically (rod assembly) interlocked
c Earthing switch circuit breakers and an automatic source-
A special short-circuit and earthing switch is
changeover controller, adaptable to various
available on request for the M08 to M32H source-changeover configurations. Ready
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drawout types, 3 or 4 poles. Please consult for connection.

us.
c 1000 V AC circuit breakers
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053061
Automatic source-changeover controller
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DC circuit breakers Auxiliaries

All the auxiliaries designed for the
Masterpact DC circuit breakers are available
Masterpact AC circuit breakers may be used
in fixed and drawout versions. They benefit
on the DC versions, with the exception of the
from the AC range technology and
position switches, indicating the connected
advantages.
(CE), disconnected (CD) and test (CT)
c 5 available ratings from 1000 to 8000 A;
positions.
c 2 breaking capacities, 100 kA at 500 V,
Auxiliary connections are made via one or
50 kA at 750 and 1000 V;
two manually disconnectable plugs that
c a circuit-breaker version offering
remain accessible from the front.
instantaneous short-circuit protection with
an adjustable, magnetic trip unit (DINA); Accessories
c a switch (unprotected) version. Standard Masterpact DC range equipment
note: up to 125 V DC, the devices in the AC includes an arc-chute cover (CC) and, on
Fixed Masterpact DC circuit breaker
range (M08 to M63) may be used only in the drawout versions, safety shutters (VO).
switch version, in which case a three-pole, Interphase barriers (EIP) are not available
type HI device should be used, with: for the DC range.
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c 1 pole for the positive polarity;

c 1 pole for the negative polarity;
c 1 pole not used.
Drawout Masterpact DC circuit breaker
device identification
M 20 H1
breaking capacity;
c N1: standard;
c H1: H2: high performance;
c L1: current limiting;
c DC: direct current.
rating
c rated current / 100.
family
c Masterpact: LV power air
circuit breaker.
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Masterpact circuit breakers are the product continuity of service

of Merlin Gerin’s vast experience in the field
Masterpact circuit breakers are designed
of power circuit breakers. They incorporate
with continuity of service in mind. The
all the qualities of traditional air circuit
result is:
breakers while drawing on certain of the
c total time discrimination on the N1 and H1
advantages specific to moulded-case circuit
circuit breakers and maximum discrimination
breakers. In particular, they require no
on H2 circuit breakers;
preventive maintenance.
c factory pre-setting of Masterpact circuit
breakers which never require any periodic
ease of installation maintenance;
Masterpact is a complete and rationally c high electrical endurance: 10 000 cycles at
designed range. 1600 A and 30 cycles at 50 kA, without
,
c 10 ratings; maintenance;
2500 A Masterpact circuit breaker c preventive indications: load-shedding
c 4 breaking-capacity levels;
c 6 control units; indication switch, long-time threshold
c a complete range of auxiliaries and overrun alarm, etc.;
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accessories; c easy access to the main contacts fitted

c numerous versions (three and four-pole with mechanical wear indicators. An optional
devices, fixed and drawout versions, etc.). function on the STR68 control unit is the
remote indication of contact wear, thus
Masterpact circuit breakers are easy to
making possible continuous monitoring of
incorporate in switchboards.
circuit breakers during their service life.
c a single frame size from 800 to 3200 A,
thus making for standardised columns;
c an upper safety clearance equal to zero operating safety
due to the arc-chute cover, on both the fixed The insulating casing of Masterpact
and drawout versions; circuit breakers provides for:
c built-in measurement functions in the c user safety:
control units; v double insulation on the front face
c auxiliaries are the same for the entire (class II),
Top: front connection
Bottom: rear vertical connection
range and may be easily implemented (only v auxiliary circuits in a compartment
a screwdriver is required). insulated from the power circuits;
Masterpact circuit breakers are easy to c switchboard safety when the circuit
connect to the main distribution system. breaker is in the open position:
c all types of connections are available v each pole is effectively isolated in its own
(horizontal and vertical terminals, front and housing,
mixed connections); v limitation of external disturbances.
c connections are possible with bars of any Positive contact indication
thickness; The position indicator cannot indicate
c connection to the input power source is «open» unless the poles are effectively
possible on the upper or lower terminals of separated by the required distance.
the circuit breakers. The circuit breakers automatically open
during racking in and out.
Due to their small size, Masterpact circuit
breakers can replace most existing
circuit breakers.
reliability
c Masterpact circuit breakers comprise ten
times fewer parts than traditional devices.
They are easier to produce and more
reliable.
c the Masterpact circuit-breaker factory is
certified ISO 9002;
c the design of Masterpact circuit breakers
is modular with delayed differentiation
(highest possible number of common parts
on all models). The result is shorter delivery
times and enhanced reliability.
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Masterpact: functions and characteristics
general characteristics
conformity with standards Masterpact circuit breakers comply with all IEC 947-2
the major international standards: This standard replaces IEC 157-1,
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c International standard IEC 947-2;

MERLIN GERIN c North American standards (please consult
us):
applicable since 1973.
The circuit breaker selection criteria are
unchanged, but the new standard provides
masterpact UL 489, ANSI C37-50, CSA C22-2, the user with a better guarantee concerning
M32 H2 NEMA AB1 et SG3; quality and performance.
c Japanese standards: JIS 160 and C 8372. Circuit breakers are subjected to tests that
Ui 1000V 50/60Hz They also comply with the following national are more representative of real operating
Ue 380/440V 480/690V standards: conditions.
c France NF C 63-120; IEC 947-2 also clarifies the notion of
Icu 100kA 85kA c Germany VDE 0660; breaking capacity.
c United Kingdom BS 4752; c Icu : the ultimate breaking capacity, which
Ics 100kA 85kA c Australia AS ; must be greater than or equal to the 3-phase
c Italy CEI. short-circuit current at the point of
Icw 75kA 1s Masterpact circuit breakers comply with the installation of the circuit breaker, a value
specifications of the marine classification unlikely to be reached under real conditions;
IEC 947-2 companies (Veritas, Lloyd's Register of c Ics : the service breaking capacity,
Shipping, Det Norske Veritas, etc.). generally expressed as a percentage of the
Standardised characteristics indicated on ultimate breaking capacity (25, 50, 75 or
the rating plate: 100 % of Icu). It corresponds to a short-
Ui: rated insulation voltage circuit current that is more likely to be
Ue: rated operational voltage reached under real conditions. The circuit
Icu: ultimate breaking capacity, for various breaker must continue to operate normally
values of the rated operational voltage Ue after having interrupted a current equal to
Ics: service breaking capacity Ics several times;
Icw: short-time withstand current c Icw : short-time withstand current for
: suitable for isolation circuit breakers belonging to category B
(category B refers to circuit breakers with
time discrimination and category A to those
without time discrimination).
Furthermore, IEC 947-2 takes into account
recent technological advances:
c suitability for isolation recognised for
circuit breakers having passed special
electrical and mechanical tests;
c industrial earth-fault circuit breakers
covered by an appendix;
c definition of tests designed to ensure
coordination between two circuit breakers.
tropicalisation
As standard, Masterpact circuit breakers
comply with NF C 63-100 standard level 2
conditions (95 % relative humidity at 45 °C
or 80 % at 55 °C, hot and humid climate
conditions). They also comply with the
following standards:
c IEC 68-2-30 damp heat;
c IEC 68-2-2 dry heat;
c IEC 68-2-11 salt spray;
c IEC 68-2-1 low temperatures during
storage.
Corrosive atmospheres: Special grease or
other surface coatings available (please
consult us).
pollution degree
Masterpact circuit breakers are certified for
operation in pollution degree IV
environments as defined by
IEC standard 947 (industrial environments).
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maximum dependability positive contact indication

All Masterpact circuit breakers are also All Masterpact circuit breakers offer positive
disconnectors (suitable for isolation) as contact indication. The toggle position
specified by IEC 947-2. They bear the rigorously reflects the position of the main
corresponding symbol on the front cover: contacts. It can indicate the "OFF" position
only if the contacts are effectively open and
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a suitable distance apart.
This characteristic considerably increases

the dependability of the circuit breaker.
The conditions specified by IEC 947-2 for
this function are:
c positive contact indication;
c impulse withstand: 8 kV at sea level;
c very low leakage current, checked on new
circuit breakers and on circuit breakers
subjected to tests representative of the end
of service life.
Moreover Masterpact circuit breakers have a
double-insulation front face (i.e. a class II
device) allowing control from the outside.
installation
Masterpact circuit breakers may be installed
on horizontal metal surfaces or on rails.
They are secured by four points accessible
at the bottom of the chassis (drawout
versions) or on either side of the circuit
breaker (fixed versions). A single door
cut-out is required for the entire range and
provides access to Masterpact controls
(see the description on page 2).
.
degree of protection
(as defined by IEC 529)
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circuit breaker installed free standing IP 30-5
circuit breaker installed in a cabinet with access IP 40-5

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to controls through a door cut-out

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circuit breaker installed in a cabinet behind a door with IP 54-9

a cut-out fitted with a sealed, transparent cover
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circuit breaker selection
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Masterpact circuit breakers

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
rated operational voltage (V) Ue AC 50/60 Hz
type of circuit breaker
ultimate breaking capacity (1) Icu AC 50/60 Hz 220/415 V
(kA rms) 440 V
Masterpact M16 H1
500/690 V
service breaking capacity Ics (% Icu)
short-time withstand current Icw AC 50/60 Hz 0.5 s
(kA rms) 1s
3s
making capacity (kA peak) Icm AC 50/60 Hz 220/415 V
440 V
500/690 V
electrodynamic withstand (kA peak)
utilisation category
suitability for isolation
break time
closing time
endurance (C-O cycles) x 1000 mechanical with maintenance
no maintenance
electrical no maintenance 440 V - In
690 V - In
motor control (AC3-947-4) (2) 690 V
electrical characteristics as per standard Nema AB1
breaking capacity (kA) 480 V
600 V
protection (see following pages)
sensor ratings (A) (see page 12)
control unit instantaneous STR 18 M
protection type distribution STR 28 D
selective STR 38 S
universal STR 58 U
STR 68 U
installation and connections
connection
version drawout
fixed
indication and measurement auxiliaries
auxiliary switches
electronic trip unit related functions
control auxiliaries
auxiliary releases (MN, MNR, MX, XF)
motor mechanism (MCH)
operation counter (CDM)
installation and connection accessories
locking by padlock or keylock/mismatch protection
safety shutters (VO)
interphase barriers (EIP)
partitioning fixture (AC)
arc-chute cover (CC)
(1) Defined for a power factor of 0.25 if 20 < kA rms
≤ 50 or 0.20 of kA rms > 50. terminal-block cover (CB)
(2) Closing at 6 x Ie and opening at 0.17 x Un. door frame (CDP)
(3) For control unit STR 68 U, the minimum rating
In is 400 A. transparent cover (CCP)
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M08 M10 M12 M16
3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4
800 1000 1250 1600

800 1000 1250 1600
1000 1000 1000 1000
8000 8000 8000 8000
690 690 690 690
N1 H1 H2 L1 N1 H1 H2 L1 N1 H1 H2 L1 N1 H1 H2 L1
40 65 100 130 40 65 100 130 40 65 100 130 40 65 100 130
40 65 100 110 40 65 100 110 40 65 100 110 40 65 100 110
40 65 85 65 40 65 85 65 40 65 85 65 40 65 85 65
100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
40 65 65 12 40 65 65 12 40 65 65 12 40 65 65 17
30 50 50 12 30 50 50 12 30 50 50 12 40 50 50 17
22 32 32 12 22 32 32 12 22 32 32 12 22 32 32 12
84 143 220 286 84 143 220 286 84 143 220 286 84 143 220 286
84 143 220 242 84 143 220 242 84 143 220 242 84 143 220 242
84 143 187 143 84 143 187 143 84 143 187 143 84 143 187 143
84 143 143 24 84 143 143 24 84 143 143 24 84 143 143 34
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
c c c c
25 to 30 ms without intentional time delay and 9 ms for type L1
70 ms
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 15 20 20 20 15
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 3 10 10 10 2.7 10 10 10 2.5 10 10 10 2.2
10 10 10 3 10 10 10 2.7 10 10 10 2.5 10 10 10 2.2
10 10 10 - 10 10 10 - 10 10 10 - 10 10 10 -
40 65 100 - 40 65 100 - 40 65 100 - 40 65 100 -

40 65 65 - 40 65 65 - 40 65 65 - 40 65 65 -
200 to 800 (3) 200 to 1000 (3) 200 to 1250 (3) 200 to 1600 (3)
c c c c c c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c
front and rear connections

c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
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circuit breaker selection (cont.)
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Masterpact circuit breakers

number of poles
Masterpact M50 H1 ultimate breaking capacity (1) Icu AC 50/60 Hz 220/415 V
(kA rms) 440 V
500/690 V
(kA rms) 1s
3s
440 V
500/690 V
break time
closing time
no maintenance
690 V - In
electrical characteristics as per standard Nema AB1
breaking capacity (kA) 480 V
600 V
selective STR 38 S
universal STR 58 U
STR 68 U
connection
version drawout
fixed
auxiliary switches
control auxiliaries
(1) Defined for a power factor of 0.25 if 20 < kA rms partitioning fixture (AC)
≤ 50 or 0.20 of kA rms > 50.
(2) Closing at 6 x Ie and opening at 0.17 x Un.
(3) For control unit STR 68 U, the minimum rating terminal-block cover (CB)
In is 400 A.
(4) 83% if Ue i 440 V.
door frame (CDP)
(5) Consult us for full rated neutral. transparent cover (CCP)
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M20 M25 M32 M40 M50 M63
3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4
2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6300

2000 2500 3200 4000 2500 (5) 3200
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000
690 690 690 690 690 690
N1 H1 H2 L1 N1 H1 H2 L1 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2
55 75 100 130 55 75 100 130 75 100 75 100 100 150 100 150
55 75 100 110 55 75 100 110 75 100 75 100 100 150 100 150
55 75 85 65 55 75 85 65 75 85 75 85 85 85 85 85
100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % (4) 100 % 100 % (4)
55 75 75 17 55 75 75 17 75 75 75 75 100 100 100 100
55 75 75 17 55 75 75 17 75 75 75 75 100 100 100 100
50 57 57 17 50 75 75 17 75 75 75 75 100 100 100 100
121 165 220 286 121 165 220 286 165 220 165 220 220 330 220 330
121 165 220 242 121 165 220 242 165 220 165 220 220 330 220 330
121 165 187 143 121 165 187 143 165 187 165 187 187 187 187 187
121 165 165 34 121 165 165 34 165 165 165 165 220 220 220 220
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
c c c c c c
70 ms 80 ms
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5
9 9 9 2 8 8 8 1.8 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2
7 7 7 2 6 6 6 1.8 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 1.5 1.5
7 7 7 - 6 6 6 - 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 1.5 1.5
55 75 100 - 55 75 100 - 75 100 75 100 100 125 100 150

55 75 75 - 55 75 75 - 75 75 75 75 100 100 100 100
200 to 2000 (3) 300 to 2500 (3) 600 to 3200 2000 to 4000 2000 to 5000 2000 to 6300
c c c c c c c c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c c c c c c c c
front and rear connections rear connections

c c c c c c
c c c c c (3P only)
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c (3P only)
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
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circuit breaker selection (cont.)
Masterpact 1000 V AC
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Masterpact 1000 V AC circuit breakers

number of poles
ultimate breaking capacity (1) Icu AC 50/60 Hz 220/415 V
Masterpact M20 H1 1000 V (kA rms) 440 V
500/690 V
1000 V
(kA rms) 1s
3s
440 V
500/690 V
1000 V
break time
closing time
no maintenance
690 V - In
selective STR 38 S
universal STR 58 U
STR 68 U
connection
version drawout
fixed
auxiliary switches
control auxiliaries
arc-chute cover (CC) (as standard on the 1000 V version)
terminal-block cover (CB)
(1) Defined for a power factor of 0.25 if 20 < kA rms door frame (CDP)
≤ 50 or 0.20 of kA rms > 50.
(2) Closing at 6 x Ie and opening at 0.17 x Un. transparent cover (CCP)
(3) For control unit STR 68 U, the minimum rating
In is 400 A.
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M08 M10 M12 M16 M20 M25 M32
3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4
800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200

800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1
65 65 65 65 75 75 75
65 65 65 65 75 75 75
65 65 65 65 75 75 75
45 45 45 45 45 45 45
100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
45 45 45 45 45 45 45
45 45 45 45 45 45 45
32 32 32 32 45 45 45
143 143 143 143 165 165 165
143 143 143 143 165 165 165
143 143 143 143 165 165 165
95 95 95 95 95 95 95
143 143 143 143 165 165 165
B B B B B B B
c c c c c c c
70 ms
20 20 20 20 15 15 15
10 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 9 8 4
10 10 10 10 7 6 2.6
10 10 10 10 7 6 2.6
200 to 800 (3) 200 to 1000 (3) 200 to 1250 (3) 200 to 1600 (3) 200 to 2000 (3) 300 to 2500 (3) 600 to 3200
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
rear connections only / supply by upstream terminals mandatory

c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
c c c c c c c
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switch-disconnectors
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Masterpact switch-disconnectors
number of poles
type of switch-disconnector
(kA rms) 1s
Masterpact M10 NI
3s
making capacity (kA peak) Icm AC 50/60 Hz 440 V
500/690 V
closing time
no maintenance
690 V - In
protection
STR 08 dummy unit (no protection)
STR 18I (protection against short-circuits when closing)
connection
version drawout
fixed
auxiliary switches
control auxiliaries
door frame (CDP)
transparent cover (CCP)
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M08 M10 M12 M16
3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4
800 1000 1250 1600

800 1000 1250 1600
1000 1000 1000 1000
8000 8000 8000 8000
690 690 690 690
NI HI HF NI HI HF NI HI HF NI HI HF
40 65 65 40 65 65 40 65 65 40 65 65
30 50 50 30 50 50 30 50 50 30 50 50
22 32 32 22 32 32 22 32 32 22 32 32
84 105 143 84 105 143 84 105 143 84 105 143
84 105 143 84 105 143 84 105 143 84 105 143
84 143 143 84 143 143 84 143 143 84 143 143
c c c c
70 ms
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
c c c c c c c c
c c c c
front and rear connections

c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
c c c c
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switch-disconnectors (cont.)
052388
Masterpact switch-disconnectors
number of poles
Masterpact M50 HI
type of switch-disconnector
(kA rms) 1s
3s
making capacity (kA peak) Icm AC 50/60 Hz 440 V
500/690 V
closing time
no maintenance
690 V - In
protection
STR 08 dummy unit (no protection)
STR 18 I (protection against short-circuits when closing)
connection
version drawout
fixed
auxiliary switches
control auxiliaries
door frame (CDP)
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M20 M25 M32 M40 M50 M63
3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4
2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6300

2000 2500 3200 4000 2500 3200
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000
690 690 690 690 690 690
NI HI HF NI HI HF HI HF HI HF HI HF HI HF
55 75 75 55 75 75 75 75 75 75 100 100 100 100
55 75 75 55 75 75 75 75 75 75 100 100 100 100
50 57 57 50 75 75 75 75 75 75 100 100 100 100
84 105 165 84 105 165 105 165 105 165 187 220 187 220
84 105 165 84 105 165 105 165 105 165 187 220 187 220
121 165 165 121 165 165 165 165 165 165 220 220 220 220
c c c c c c
70 ms 80 ms
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5
9 9 9 8 8 8 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2
7 7 7 6 6 6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 1.5 1.5
7 7 7 6 6 6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 1.5 1.5
c c c c c c c c
c c c c c c
front and rear connections rear connections

c c c c c c
c c c c c (3P only)
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c (3P only)
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
c c c c c c
Merlin Gerin 13
dimensions and weights
Masterpact circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors

type

dimensions W x H x D drawout 3P
(mm) 4P
fixed 3P
4P
maximum weight drawout 3P
(kg) 4P
fixed 3P
4P
Masterpact circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors
type

(mm) 4P
fixed 3P
4P
(kg) 4P
fixed 3P
4P
Masterpact 1000 V circuit breakers
type
(mm) 4P
(kg) 4P
sensor selection
In (A) 200 250 320 400 500 600 630 800 1000 1200
Ir threshold 80 100 125 160 200 240 250 320 400 480
settings (A) to 200 to 250 to 320 to 400 to 500 to 600 to 630 to 800 to 1000 to 1200
In (A) 1250 1600 2000 2500 3000 3200 4000 5000 6000 6300
Ir threshold 500 640 800 1000 1200 1280 1600 2000 2400 2500
settings (A) to 1250 to 1600 to 2000 to 2500 to 3000 to 3200 to 4000 to 5000 to 6000 to 6300
The table above indicates:

c all the available sensor ratings In;
c the limits of the long time Ir settings.
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M08 M10 M12 M16 M20 M25 M32
N1/H1/H2/L1 N1/H1/H2/L1 N1/H1/H2/L1 N1/H1/H2 L1 N1/H1/H2 L1 N1/H1/H2 L1 H1/H2
NI/HI/HF NI/HI/HF NI/HI/HF NI/HI/HF NI/HI/HF NI/HI/HF HI/HF
435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367
550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367
422 x 356 x 290 422 x 356 x 290 422 x 356 x 290 422 x 356 x 290 422 x 356 x 290 422 x 356 x 290 422 x 356 x 290
537 x 356 x 290 537 x 356 x 290 537 x 356 x 290 537 x 356 x 290 537 x 356 x 290 537 x 356 x 290 537 x 356 x 290
65 65 65 69 82 82 130 82 130 130
80 80 80 85 102 102 150 102 150 150
43 43 43 46 55 55 80 55 80 80
54 54 54 58 69 69 90 69 90 90
M40 M50 M63
H1/H2 H1/H2 H1/H2
HI/HF HI/HF HI/HF
550 x 439 x 367 815 x 484 x 367 1045 x 484 x 367

815 x 484 x 367 1045 x 484 x 367 1045 x 484 x 367
537 x 356 x 290 802 x 356 x 290
801 x 356 x 290
150 215 245
200 230 265
90 110
110
M08 M10 M12 M16 M20 M25 M32
H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1
435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367 435 x 439 x 367
550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367 550 x 439 x 367
65 65 65 69 82 82 130
80 80 80 85 102 102 150
Merlin Gerin 13
control unit selection
Masterpact M08 to M63 circuit breakers are current settings (A)

equipped with microprocessor-based
electronic control units. 80 160 400 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6300
E31218
All the protection functions are powered by
the AC system and no auxiliary power STR 18 M
supply is required. The same is true for most STR 28 D
of the complementary functions.
Each control unit of the Masterpact range STR 38 S
corresponds to a certain type of application STR 58 U
(instantaneous, distribution, selective,
universal). STR 68 U
All the STR control units measure the true
rms value of the current and are therefore
not affected by harmonics that may be instantaneous protection
present on the system.
distribution protection
selective protection
universal protection
STR 18 M protection
t Key:
E30703
E31219
push to reset
1 1 reset button: pops out when the circuit
3
breaker has tripped on a fault and must
be pressed (reset) before the circuit
breaker can be closed again.
2 maximum protection rating.
3 instantaneous pick-up.
4 test connector.
5 holes for sealable cover plate screws.
STR 18 M
5
0 I I
other functions
c fault indication.
I 12 14
8 19
4 22 3
2 max
xIn
+ –
test
4
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STR 28 D protection
t Key:
E31220
E30704
push to reset 1 6 1 reset button: pops out when the circuit

2 ammeter digital display.
2
3 bar graph indicating load level (% Ir).
I1 I2 I3
I 4 maximum protection rating.
90% 5-6 long-time current setting as a function of:
3 Io x Ir x In.
STR 28 D 7 instantaneous pick-up.
50% 4 8 overcurrent indicator LED.
7
11 9 noted settings.
20%
5 10 test connector.
90
Io
0.63 0.8
Ir
.9 .92 0 Ir I I
8 %Ir
.88 .95 11 holes for sealable cover plate screws.
105 0.5 1
.85 .98 6
xIn
Im
.8
xIo
1
other functions
4 5
3 6 c fault indication;
2 8 7
1.5 xIr 10 c indication of LT overrun;
t
Ir :
c ammeter;
Ir
Im :
c self-monitoring (internal overheating).
9
Im
i
+ –
test
10
11
STR 38 S protection
E31221
t Key:
E33950
I2t ON 1 reset button: pops out when the circuit

push to reset 1
7 breaker has tripped on a fault and must
I2t OFF
2 ammeter digital display.
2 3 bar graph indicating load level (% Ir).
I
4 maximum protection rating.
I1 I2 I3
90% 8 5 overcurrent indicator LED.
3 12
9 6-7 long-time current setting as a function of:
STR 38 S 13 Io x Ir x In.
50%
4 8 short-time pick-up.
11 9 short-time delay.
20%
90
Io
0.63 0.8
Ir
.9 .92 0 Ir Im I I
5 %Ir
.88 .95
7 11 instantaneous pick-up.
105 .85 .98
0.5 1
xIn
.8
xIo
1
other functions 12 earth fault pick-up.
6 Im
4 5
tm
.4 .3
13 earth fault delay.
3 6 .3 .2
9 c fault indication;
8 2 8 .2 .1
c indication of LT overrun; 14 LEDs indicating tripping on long-time,
1.5 10 .1 0
xIr on I2t off
t I c ammeter; short-time or earth fault.
Ir :
11
Ir fault
Im :
c self-monitoring (internal overheating); 15 test connector.
10 tr max. off
c indication of type of fault (F).
th :
Ih
xIn
th T
12 16 holes for sealable cover plate screws.
Ih
fault Im fault 500 600 .4 .4
tm 400 800 .3 .3 17 battery supplying backup power for fault
14
th
I 320 1000 .2 .2 13
250 1200 .1 .1 indication.
i A on I2t off
overcurrent
+ – 18 fault indication reset and/or battery test.
16 test 15 19 re-indication of last fault.
– +
ground
F
test
17
19
18
Merlin Gerin 15
control unit selection (cont.)
STR 58 U protection
E31222
Key:
E30705
V t
1 I+T L+I
push to reset reset V IL+I+T I2t ON 1 reset button: pops out when the circuit
L+T 2 8
L off
T
I2t OFF breaker can be closed again.
9 2 selection of fault type for segregated
3 alarm: Ir and/or Im and/or Ih
L: long-time fault (Ir)
I1 I2 I3
I I: short-time fault (Im/l)
90% 10 T: earth fault (Ih)
4 14 3 ammeter digital display.
STR 58 U 11 4 bar graph indicating load level (% Ir).
5 15
50% 5 maximum protection rating.
21 6 overcurrent indicator LED.
20% 13 7-8 long-time current setting as a function of:
8 Io x Ir x In.
Io Ir tr
6 90 0.63 0.8
.88
.9 .92
.95 60
120 240
0 Ir Im I I 9 long-time trip delay
%Ir
480
9
105 0.5 1
.85 .98 30
10 short-time pick-up.
7 Max. xIn
.8
xIo
1 15
at 1.5Ir
other functions 11 short-time delay.
Im tm
4 5 .4 .3
τ tr
12 3 6 .3 .2
c fault indication; 12 adjustment of thermal memory after
11
norm 2
1.5 10
8 .2
.1 0
.1
c indication of LT overrun; tripping.
10 t I 12 14
xIr on I t off
2
c ammeter; 13 instantaneous pick-up.

Ir :
Ir fault
8
4
19
22 13 c self-monitoring (internal overheating); 14 earth fault pick-up.
Im :
16 tr
2 off
c fault type indication (F); 15 earth fault delay.
th : xIn
Ih 1200A Max th T
Ih
fault Im fault 500 600 .4 .4 c segregated alarm switch for selected
tm 400 800 .3 .3
fault type (V); 17-18 load monitoring settings.
th
I 320 1000 .2 .2
15
c zone selective interlocking (Z); 19 test connector.
19 i
250 1200
A
.1 .1
on I2t off
overcurrent Ic1
+ – Ic2 R c load monitoring (R); 20 battery supplying backup power for fault
.9 .93 .8 .85
21 test .86 .95 .7 .9 17 c communication (COM). indication.
– +
ground
.85
8 1
.98 .6
.5 1
.95 21 holes for sealable cover plate screws.
24 xIr xIr 18 22 fault indication reset and/or battery test.
F
test 23 re-indication of last fault.
20
24 LEDs indicating tripping on long-time,
23
22 short-time or earth fault.
STR 68 U protection
I2t ON
E33949
E31223
t Key:
reset 1
V
1 reset button: pops out when the circuit
N 1 2 3 LT setting breaker has tripped on a fault and must
(Ir) I2t OFF be pressed (reset) before the circuit
Hz 2
Cos ϕ
2 selection of displayed value (voltage,
kW LT time delay
(tr) power, energy, power factor, frequency).
MWh 2 3 display of current or interrupted current
(when flashing).
STR 68 U ST pick-up 4 local fault indication and indication reset.
earth fault (Im) 5 selection and indication of protection
pick-up (Ih) ST time delay parameter to be set.
(tm)
685812 6 selection and indication of load
A
monitoring parameters.
earth fault instantaneous 7 adjustment and saving of parameter
KA time delay (th) pick-up (I)
3 settings.
S 0 Ir Im I I 8 holes for sealable cover plate screws.
test 1 2 3 max 9 test connector.
other functions 10 test.
fault
11 maintenance indicator.
c fault indications and memorisation;
s c maintenance indicator;
4 c ammeter;
tr
c integrated test;
c power measurement;
tm
th c load monitoring (R);
Ih Ir Im I A
c self-monitoring (internal overheating,
5 malfunction of the microprocessor);
2 1 c zone selective interlocking for earth
11 % 6 faults.
maintenance load monitoring
10 – + 7
trip no trip MEM 24 V DC
9
8 test adjustments
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options for STR control units
zone selective interlocking A number of circuit breakers are installation.
(Z) interconnected one after another by a pilot- Opto-electronic outputs
wire. In the event of a short-time or earth The use of opto-transistors ensures total
fault, the control unit applies the set time isolation between the internal circuits of the
delay only if it receives a signal from a control unit and the circuits wired by the
downstream circuit breaker. If not, it trips user.
instantaneously (tripping time as 0.1 short-
time setting). In this way, the fault is cleared
rapidly by the nearest circuit breaker. The
thermal stresses in the installation are
minimised while maintaining time
discrimination throughout the entire
"earth fault" protection

E31225
t This earth fault protection is designed to

I2t ON protect the installation against the risks of
(T or W) fire due to high earth faults (not to be
confused with schemes designed for the
I2t OFF
protection of persons against electrical
shock).
Two types of earth protection are available
for Masterpact:
Ih c residual current type (T): the control unit
calculates the vector sum of the phase and
Th neutral (if distributed) currents;
c source ground return type (W): the control
unit acts directly on the signal received from
an external current transformer installed on
the source earthing circuit.
0 I
earth fault curves for the STR 58
load monitoring (R) t Remote indication of threshold overrun for

E26037
load-shedding or load-reconnection
purposes.
Ic2
Ic1
0 I
load monitoring curves for the STR 58
communication: STR 58 U Transmission of the control unit settings, Other information that can be transmitted
circuit breaker position and current, voltage includes the value of the interrupted current,
transmission: STR 68 U and power measurements. the state of the thermal memory and the
maintenance indications
indication and c ammeter (I): a digital display c indication of type of fault (F);
continuously indicates the current of the
measurement phase with the greatest load (Imax). By
c segregated alarm switch for selected
fault type (V), wired in parallel with the
pressing a scroll button, it is also possible to opening button (MX), it disables circuit
display successively the readings of I1, I2, breaker closing for the selected type of fault.
I3, Ineutral and Ih.
In addition, three bargraphs provide an
immediate visual indication of the load on
each of the three phases.
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STR 18 M to STR 58 U
048449
control unit
basic protection
long time protection LT
current setting (Ir) as a function of Io and Ir Io = In x ...
settings tripping between 1.05 and 1.20 x Ir Ir = Io x ...
time delay (tr)
accuracy: + 0 - 20 % tr at 1.5 Ir (s)
tr at 6 Ir (s)
tr at 7.2 Ir (s)
short-time protection ST
pick-up (Im) adjustable by Im setting Im = Ir x ...
time delay (tm) tm setting with I2t OFF
tm setting with I2t ON
max. overcurrent time before tripping (ms)
max. break time (ms)
instantaneous protection I
pick-up setting
setting range
STR 58 U accuracy
OFF switch on front face
basic functions
fault indication
for tripping on a fault indicator button on front face
fault trip alarm contact (SDE)
for LT setting overrun LED (lights up at 0.9 Ir and flashes at 1.05 Ir)
LT overrun alarm contact (optional)
self-powered
self-monitoring internal overheating
optional functions
ammeter (I) display between 0.2 and 1.20 In
current readings with an accuracy of ± 1.5 % (1) (3)
bargraph indication of current levels with a resolution of 10 %
self-powered
earth fault protection: residual current (T) or source ground return (W) type on request
pick-up adjustable by Ih setting Ih = In x ...
time delay (th) th setting with I2t ON and I2t OFF
max. overcurrent time before tripping (ms)
max. break time (ms)
indication of type of fault (F) (LT - CT/Inst. - Earth) by LEDs on front face
power supply with battery module
with external power supply by AD module
segregated alarm switch for selected fault type (V) (LT - CT/Inst. - Earth)
output via relay contact
power supply by AD module
zone selective interlocking (Z)
by opto-electronic contact on ST and earth (T/W) fault
(1) Plus the uncertainty of the built-in transformers: load monitoring (R)
± 3 %.
adjustment of load limit thresholds by Ic1 and Ic2 settings Ic1 = Ir x ... / Ic2 = Ir x ...
(2) Max = In x ... N1/H1 H2 L1
time delay tr1 at 1.5 Ic1
630 A 22 28 14
800 - 1000 A 22 28 10 time delay tr2 at 1.5 Ic2
1200 - 1600 A 22 24 8 output via opto-electronic contact 0.1 A / 240 V
2000 A 17 20 6
2500 A 12 14 6 time delay for load reconnection
3000 - 3200 A 10 12 – communication (COM)
4000 - 6300 A 8 10 –
2 outputs for data transmission to Digipact module
(3) Continuous display for the phase with the
greatest load.
transmitted values all control unit settings
(4) 0.2 x In to 1200 A without external power alarms: Ir warning, fault type, self-monitoring
supply or 0.1 x In with external power supply. load monitoring thresholds
(5) Accuracy with respect to the long time LT current values I1, I2, I3, IN
protection.
power supply by AD module
(6) Resettable maximum ammeter.
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STR 18 M STR 28 D STR 38 S STR 58 U
N1, H1, H2 N1, H1, H2 N1, H1, H2, L1 N1, H1, H2, L1
c c c
0.5 to 1 (4 settings) 0.5 to 1 (4 settings) 0.5 to 1 (4 settings)
0.8 to 1 (8 settings) 0.8 to 1 (8 settings) 0.8 to 1 (8 settings)
fixed fixed adjustable
120 120 15 30 60 120 240 480
7.5 7.5 0.94 1.88 3.75 7.50 15 30
5.2 5.2 0.65 1.30 2.60 5.20 10 21
c c
1.5 to 10 ± 15 % 1.5 to 10 ± 15 %
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.3
0 80 140 230 350 0 80 140 230 350
80 140 230 350 500 80 140 230 350 500
c c c c
Im = In x ... Im = Ir x ... I = In x ... I = In x ...
2 x In to Max (2) 1.5 to 10 x Ir fixed at high set (Max) (2) 2 x In to Max (2)
± 15 % ± 15 % ± 20 % ± 15 %
on types N1 and H1 on types N1 and H1 on types N1 and H1
c c c c
c c c c
c c c
c c c
c c c
c c c
c c c
I1, I2, I3, IN, Imax (6) I1, I2, I3, IN, Ih, Imax (6) I1, I2, I3, IN, Ih, Imax (6)
I1, I2, I3 I1, I2, I3 I1, I2, I3
c c c
c c
0.1 at 1 (max 1200 A) (4) ± 15 % 0.1 at 1 (max 1200 A) (4) ± 15 %
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
60 140 230 350 60 140 230 350
140 230 350 500 140 230 350 500
c c
c c
c c
c
c
0.8 to 1 (8 settings) ± 1 % (5)

0.5 x tr
0.25 x tr
c
fixed at 10 s
c
c
c
c
c
c
Merlin Gerin 19
STR 68 U
036630
presentation
The STR 68 U control unit offers
measurement, supervision and energy
management functions.
Microprocessor technology, liquid crystal
display and function keys ensure high
accuracy and easy adjustment.
The standard STR 68 U control unit provides
the following:
c universal protection;
c ammeter function;
c indication of fault type;
c values of interrupted currents;
c maintenance indicator;
c integrated test.
The following options can be added:
c power measurement module (P);
c "earth fault" protection module;
c control and indication modules (M) with or
without transmission to a supervisor.
Certain M modules can provide load
monitoring or zone selective interlocking for
earth fault protection.
protection The STR 68 control unit provides: c "earth" protection with time
c overload protection, with long time discrimination or zone selective interlocking.
protection LT including: The protection is of the residual current type
v adjustable time delay and thermal (or source ground return type on request).
memory possibility;
c short-circuit protection:
v delayed, with short time function ST, for
which the I2t curve can be disabled by the
user,
v instantaneous, with the INST function that
can be disabled by the user;
basic functions c ammeter;

c maintenance indicator;
c fault indications and values of the
interrupted currents;
c self-monitoring: in the event of
overheating of the control unit or a
malfunction of the microprocessor, an alarm
signal is transmitted. Unless the "service
continuity" option was ordered, the circuit
breaker will trip ;
c test.
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optional functions c power measurement (P); c "earth fault" protection (T)
c indication and control (M) Of the residual current type (or source
Thirty-one different modules offer various ground return type on request), it is possible
combinations of functions including: to obtain zone selective interlocking by
v load monitoring, combining the T option with the appropriate
v trip indication, M option.
v self-monitoring,
v zone selective interlocking for "earth fault"
protection,
v transmission of data to a supervisor
(modules M17 to M31 only).
Each STR 68 U control unit can be equipped
with only one M module.
For the function offered by each M module,
(see page xxx).
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STR 68 U
control unit STR 68 U

type of circuit breaker N1. H1. H2. L1
basic protection
long time protection LT c
current setting (Ir) adjustable in 2 % steps Ir = In x ... 0.4 to 1 (mini 160 A)
tripping between 1.05 and 1.20 x Ir
time delay (tr) adjustable
accuracy: + 0 - 20 % tr at 1.5 Ir (s) 15 30 60 120 240 480
tr at 6 Ir (s) 0.94 1.88 3.75 7.50 15 30
tr at 7.2 Ir (s) 0.65 1.30 2.60 5.20 10 21
thermal memory (30 mn) standard + OFF position
short time protection ST c
pick-up (Im) adjustable in 4 % steps Im = Ir x ... 0.4 to 15 ± 10 %
time delay (tr) tm setting with I2t OFF 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
tm setting with I2t ON 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
max. overcurrent time before tripping (ms) 60 140 230 350
max. break time (ms) 140 230 350 500
thermal memory (10 mn) standard
instantaneous protection I c
fixed pick-up I (kA) M08 to M16 : 65. M20 to M63: 75.
pick-up (I) adjustable in 8 % steps from In to fixed pick-up (mini at 1.6 kA)
accuracy ± 15 %
OFF switch on front face on types N1 and H1
basic functions
fault indication
for tripping on a fault button on front face c
fault trip alarm contact (SDE) c
for Ir setting overrun LED on front face c
self powered c
indication of fault type LEDs on front face c
and value of interrupted current display on ammeter c
power supply 110 V - 220 V - 380 V AC 50/60 Hz
self-monitoring internal overheating and microprocessor errors c
maintenance indicator c
displays degree of wear of main contacts between 0 and 655
ammeter c
current readings with an accuracy of ± 3 % I1. I2. I3. Imax (1)
self-powered c
integrated test c
(1) Current of the phase carrying the highest load.
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optional functions
earth fault protection: residual current (T) or source ground return (W) type on request c (zone selective interlocking with option M)
pick-up (Ih) adjustable in 2 % steps Ih = In x ... 0.2 to 1 (maxi 1200 A. mini 160 A ) ± 15 %
time delay (th) th setting 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
max. overcurrent time before tripping (ms) 60 140 230 350
max. break time (ms) 140 230 350 500
thermal memory (10 mn) c
power measurement (P) (see opposite page for details) c
output characteristics opto-decoupled 0.2 A - 24 V DC
integrated power supply c
voltage measurements U12. U23. U31 160 to 690 ± 1 %
V1N. V2N. V3N 90 to 400 V ± 1 %
frequency measurement: f 45 to 65 Hz ± 0.5 %
power factor measurement: cos ϕ - 1 to + 1 ± 2.5 %
instantaneous active power measurement: P - 9000 to 9000 kW ± 5 %
instantaneous active energy measurement: EP 0 to 9999 MWh ± 5 %
indication and control (M): 31 modules (1 per control unit) providing the following combinations: c
load monitoring 2 possible options
option 1: 2 load limit pick-ups Ic1 and Ic2 Ic1 = In x ... 0.2 to 1 In 2 % steps
delay tr1 = 0.5 x tr ± 5 %
Ic2 = In x ... 0.2 to 1 In 2 % steps
delay tr2 = 0.25 x tr ± 5 %
option 2: 1 load limit pick-up Ic1 Ic1 = In x ... 0.2 to 1 In 2 % steps
1 load reconnection pick-up Ic2 delay tr1 = 0.5 x tr ± 5 %
Ic2 = In x ... 0.2 to 1 In 2 % steps
delay tr2 = 60 s fixed ± 5 %
zone selective interlocking for earth fault protection
trip indications
for type of fault long-time, short-time, earth
for self-monitoring (1) alarm
transmission
characteristics type RS 485
protocol JBus
speed 9600 bauds
max. number of addresses 255
values transmitted: type of fault tripping on Im, Ir, Ih
circuit breaker status self-monitoring alarm
settings all pick-ups and delays
circuit breaker status open or closed
values transmitted: ammeter currents I1, I2, I3 max
power system status voltmeter voltages U12, U23, U31
voltages V1N, V2N, V3N
power factor, frequency cos ϕ, f
instantaneous active power and energy: P. EP - 9000 to 9000 kW. 0 to 9999 MWh ± 5 %
instantaneous reactive power and energy: Q. EQ - 9000 to 9000 kVar. 0 to 9999 MVahr ± 5 %
power supply 24, 48, 125 V DC or 100, 240 V AC
(1) Depending on the equipment, the "self-monitoring" alarm signal may or may not trip the circuit breaker, see "service continuity" option on the order form.
Merlin Gerin 23
control unit selection
STR 68 U (cont.)
option m selection Option M can be incorporated in control unit The following table indicates the functions of
STR68U to provide the following functions: the different versions, designated m01 to
c RS485 data transmission at 9600 bauds to m31.
JBUS protocol; For terminal wiring see page xxxx.
c remote signal via opto-electronic output;
c zone selective interlocking for earth fault
protection.
without data transmission

option m01 m02 m03 m04 m05 m06 m07 m08 m09 m10 m11 m12 m13 m14 m15 m16
remoting
load monitoring and control
pick-up Ic1 indication c c c c c c c c c c
load shedding c c c c c c c c c c c c c
pick-up Ic2 indication c c c c
load shedding c c c c c c c c c
load reconnection c c c c
fault indications
Ir c c c c c c c c c c c
Im/I c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c (1)
Ih c c c c c c c c c c
self-monitoring c c c c c c c c c
zone selective interlocking
on the earth fault protection c c c c c
with data transmission
option m17 m18 m19 m20 m21 m22 m23 m24 m25 m26 m27 m28 m29 m30 m31
data transmission
all parameters (see page xxxx) c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c
remoting
pick-up Ic1 indication c c c
load shedding c c c c c c
pick-up Ic2 indication c
load shedding c
load reconnection c
fault indications
Ir c
Im/I c c c c c
Ih c c c c
self-monitoring c c c c
zone selective interlocking
on the earth fault protection c c c c
(1) Two separate outputs for Im and I.
24 Merlin Gerin
operating zones Factory adjustments
The STR68U control unit is factory adjusted
Basic functions: long time LT, Earth fault protection (option T) as follows:
short time ST, instantaneous INST LT setting Ir In
time delay tr 480 s
E26039
t t
E26042
ST pick-up Im 4 In
I2t ON I2t ON
time delay tm 0,2 s
1
INST pick-up I maxi
I2t OFF I2t OFF T earth fault pick-up Ih 0,2 In
2 time delay th 0,1 s
load monitor Ic1 In
Ic2 In
T1
3
T2
4
5
0 Ir Im I I 0 I
overcurrent settings earth fault protection settings
1 : LT setting Ir (long time) T1 : earth fault pick-up Ih
2 : LT time delay tr (long time) T2 : earth fault time delay th
3 : ST pick-up Im ( short time)
4 : ST time delay tm ( short time)
5 : INST pick-up I (instantaneous)

(option M)
Operation with 1 load limit and 1 load
Operation with 2 load limit pick-ups reconnection pick-up
t t
E26037
E26038
Ic2
Ic2 Ic1
Ic1
0 I 0 I
load monitoring and control settings load monitoring and control settings
Ic1 pick-up (load limit) Ic1 pick-up (load limit)
Ic2 pick-up (load limit) Ic2 pick-up (load reconnection)
Merlin Gerin 25
control unit accessories
battery module (PIL)

048327
This module is equipped with a button for re-

Complementary to the local indication of the activation, of fault indications that have been
faults (F option for STR 38 and STR 58 trip de-activated by the battery power-saving
units), the battery module avoids the need feature. A test button is used to check the
for any external power supply to save front battery status.
face indications.
048321
interface module ET44 c the direct remote control of the breaker,

Compulsory with the data transmission thanks to two outputs directly controlled
option on the STR 68 trip unit, the ET44 through the data transmission.
interface module allows: Installation: on vertical plate or symmetrical
c setting of the transmission speed; rail.
c definition of the address of the breaker Power supply: 24 V DC with galvanic
(which will not be affected by any drawout isolation, or AD type power module.
breaker manipulation);
relay module (MR6)

025172
Installation : on vertical plate or symmetrical

For relaying of information from outputs of rail.
Power supply module (AD) is required.
modules m01 to m32 of control unit STR 68
via output changeover contacts
10 A/220 V AC or 3 A/24 V DC.
power supply module (AD) measurements, alarms, maintenance

025173
These modules can be used to power indicator…;

control unit complementary functions which c MR6 module.
cannot be self-powered by the built-in Moreover, these modules protect the trip unit
current transformers: from transient overvoltages thanks to
c STR 38 and STR 58: fault type indication galvanic isolation.
(F); Available voltages:
c STR 58: segregated alarm switch (V); c AC 50/60 Hz: 110 V, 220 V or 380 V
c STR 58: communication option (COM); (–20 %; +15 %) (consumption 10 VA);
c STR 28, STR 38, STR 58: ammeter (I) for c DC : 24/30 V, 48/60 V, 125 V (±20 %)
load less than 20% of In. (consumption 10 W).
c STR 68: indication and saving of Installation: on vertical plate or symmetrical
rail.
battery module (BAT) c 12 h with STR 38 and STR 58 control

025171
units;
Providing a complement to the AD module,
c 1.5 h with STR 68 control unit.
the battery module provides backup power
for display indications and maintenance Installation: on vertical plate or symmetrical
indicator data in the event of a power failure. rail. (ambient temperature from: 0 °C to
Float connected between the power supply +50 °C).
and the control unit, it ensures a backup
time of approximately:
mini test kit (BU) This test kit is common to the Masterpact,
047035
This self-contained portable unit is used to Compact NS, C, CM ranges.

check STR 18 M to STR 58 U control units
operations and breaker tripping.
Power supply: five 9 V alkaline batteries (not
supplied).
portable test kit for STR 18 c for other control units, to check the
052172
operation of the trip unit by measuring the

to STR 58 actual trip time:
The portable test kit is used: v long-time protection,
c for control unit STR 68, to power, check v short-time protection,
and carry out adjustments and tests on the v instantaneous protection,
breaker/control unit assembly (control unit v earth-fault protection.
without auxiliary power supply connected);
Power supply: 110, 220 V AC 50/60 Hz.
This test kit is common to the Masterpact,
Compact NS, C, CM ranges.
26 Merlin Gerin
auxiliary power supplies
The protection functions and most of the

options available for the STR control units
are self-powered. An auxiliary power supply
is nevertheless required for certain uses.
self-powered auxiliary power supply

direct AD + BAT terminals battery
connection modules
STR 28 / 58
protection : LT, ST, INST yes
option I if I u 20% In yes
if I < 20% In no no (1) yes (2) F1/F2 no
or single phase load
option F no no (1) yes F1/F2 yes
option FV no no (1) yes F1/F2 no
option ALR yes
option R yes
option T/W if Ih u 0.2 x In yes
if Ih < 0.2 x In no (3) no (1) yes F1/F2 no
option C no no (1) yes F1/F2 no
STR 68
protection : LT, ST, INST, T, W yes
other functions : see drawings page 71
(1) Not recommended: possible with a 24 V DC source, class 2, 5 Watt, ripple factor < 10%.
(2) Display will in this case be "❊❊❊❊". Auxiliary supply allows to save maximeter information.
(3) Ih pick-ups for which protection is not self-powered are printed in red on the trip unit front face.
Merlin Gerin 27
auxiliaries
013282
electrical operating The electrical operating mechanism

includes:
mechanism c the gear motor(MCH);
Added to the manual charging mechanism, c a closing release (XF);
a motor charges and automatically c a shunt release (MX) or an undervoltage
recharges the stored-energy spring upon release (MN) for opening;
breaker closing making possible fast c "springs charged" limit switch changeover
O-C-O cycles. contact (CH).
Opening and closing operations are The addition of the electrical operating
instantaneous. mechanism does not alter circuit breaker
The manual mechanism remains available dimensions.
for emergency use.
characteristics geared motor MCH

power supply 50/60 Hz (V) 100/127 - 200/240 - 250/277 - 380 - 415 - 440 - 480
consumption (VA) 180
DC (V) 24/30 - 48/60 - 100/125 - 200/250
consumption (W) 180
motor start-up surge 2 to 3 In for 0.1 s
charging time 3 to 4 s
14 Merlin Gerin
035932
operation counter
(CDM)
With gear-motor option only. The operation
counter is read from the front and gives the
total number of breaker operating cycles.
Merlin Gerin 15
auxiliaries (cont.)
016813
releases Shunt release (MX)

This release instantaneously opens the
Two types of voltage releases can be used breaker when energised. The supply can be
for remote opening of Masterpact circuit maintained or automatically disconnected. In
breakers. the latter case, the user can series connect
Undervoltage releases an internal auxiliary contact (OF).
c instantaneous (MN)
This release instantaneously opens the
breaker when its supply voltage drops below
a value between 35 % and 70 % of its rated
voltage.
If the release is not energised, the breaker
cannot be closed (either manually of
electrically). Any attempt to close will have
no effect on the main contacts.
Closing is possible when the release voltage
reaches 85 % of its rated value.
c time delayed (MNR)
To prevent the breaker tripping in the event
of transient voltage dips, this release has a
built-in time delay.
A special version, available on request,
allows instantaneous tripping (from a
mushroom-head emergency off button) by
the wiring of an external contact.
closing release (XF) Note: anti-pumping function:

After the breaker has been opened, either by
This device releases the breaker closing fault trip or by manual or electrical operation,
mechanism when the spring is charged. anti-pumping is provided by requiring
Energisation can be maintained, as the cancellation of the initial closing command
closing release provides an antipumping before reclosure of the breaker is possible.
function. The closing release is supplied on request
with the manual operating mechanism
characteristics undervoltage and shunt releases closing release

MN MNR MX XF
breaker response time 90 ms ± 5 0.5 s-0.9 s 50 ms ± 10 70 ms + 10, – 15
at Un 1.5 s-3 s i 3 200 A
80 ms ±10 > 3 200 A
operating thresholds
opening from 0.35 to 0.7 Un 0.7 to 1.1 Un
closing 0.85 Un 0.85 to 1.1 Un
power supply
AC 50/60 Hz (V) 100 - 110/127 - 200 - 220/250 - 277 - 380/415 - 440/480 -
500/525(1)
consumption (VA) 20
DC (V) (2) 24 - 30 - 48 - 60 - 100/110 - 125 - 200/220 - 250
consumption (W) 15
036051
Release combinations
Each Masterpact circuit breaker can be
equipped with:
1 MX + 1 MN + 1 XF, or
2 MX + 1 XF
(1) 500/525 V AC not available for MNR.

(2) MNR: DC, 125 V only.
16 Merlin Gerin
016814
auxiliary switches "spring charged"

In addition to the main contact position contact (CH)
indication on the front, 3 auxiliary switch
In addition to the local mechanical indicator
blocks are available to indicate the open and
and the "ready to close" contact, the gear-
closed breaker positions.
motor limit switch changeover contact can
c standard: 4 contacts (O) (2 normally
indicate that the operating mechanism is
open 2 normally closed);
ready (spring charged). This contact is
c optional: 4 directly-operated double
supplied as standard with the gear motor.
Double break changeover switches "OF" break changeover switches (OF) which
operate only when the minimum isolating
distance between the main contacts is fault-trip indication (SDE)
018242
reached;
As standard and independent from the
c optional: 24 additional changeover
differentiated fault indications on the control
switches (OFSUP block). These
unit, any fault-trip is indicated by:
microswitches can be parallel connected in
c 1 fault-trip indicator/reset button;
pairs to increase the rated current and
c 1 changeover contact (SDE).
breaking capacity (in drawout version only).
The reset button must always be pressed
after a fault-trip to enable breaker closing.
Additional changeover switches ("OFSUP" block)
"ready to close" contact Optional: automatic reset, allowing remote
(PF) breaker closing without local resetting (the
SDE contact operates up to the reset).
Optional:
016524
This contact simultaneously indicates the

following:
c the breaker is open;
c the stored-energy mechanism is charged;
c the mechanism is correctly reset;
c the breaker opening pushbutton is not
locked;
c no opening order is present.
This contact can be series connected to the
closing release (XF) to disable the anti-
pumping function.
connected/disconnected
position carriage switches
In addition to the local "connected/test/
Changeover switches to indicate "connected"
position "CE" disconnected" position indicator, two series
of optional carriage switches are available
for the fixed chassis (of drawout circuit
breaker).
c a block of 4 changeover switches to
indicate "connected" position (CE);
c a block of 2 changeover switches to
indicate "disconnected" position (CD). The
disconnected position is indicated only when
the minimum isolating distance between
main and auxiliary circuits has been
reached.
By series connection of these contacts the
test position can be indicated.
c 1 changeover switch to indicate "test"
position (CT).
contact characteristics
auxiliary contacts type O OF OFSUP SDE PF CE CD CT CH
quantity changeover 4 24 1 1 4 2 1 1
NO 2 NO
NC 2 NC
current rating (A) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
breaking capacity 110 V 15
AC 50/60 Hz (A rms.) 240 V 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
pf u 0.3 380 V 6 10 6 5 5 6 6 6 6
480 V 6 10 6 6 6 6 6
600 V 3 6 3 3 3 3 3
DC (A) 48 V 3 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
L/R i 0.01 s 125 V 0.5 3 0.5 0.3 0,3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
250 V 0.25 3 0.25 0.15 0.15 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
500 V 0.5
Merlin Gerin 17
accessories
013280
safety shutters (VO) shutter lock (VVC)

Optional: mounted on the fixed portion of Optional: mounted on the fixed portion of
drawout breakers, the safety shutters drawout breakers, a mobile and lockable
automatically block access to the slide (padlocks not supplied) is used to:
disconnection contacts when the breaker is c lock the shutters in the closed position;,
in the disconnected or test position (degree c hold the shutters in the open position.
of protection IP 20). A support is provided at the back of the
frame to hold the slide when not in use. A
second slide is supplied:
c on request for Masterpact i 3200 A ;
c in standard for Masterpact 4000 A
to 6300 A.
Fixed portion of drawout circuit breakers with safety shutters
arc chute cover (CC) terminal shield (CB)

035928
Optional: attached to the fixed portion of Optional: attached to the fixed portion of
drawout circuit breakers or on the fixed drawout circuit breakers, this cover prevents
circuit breaker, this cover eliminates the access to the electrical auxiliary connection
safety clearance requirement above the terminals.
breaker (this option is incompatible with front
connection on top).
Fixed portion of drawout circuit breakers with arc chute and
terminal shield
016818
interphase barrier partitioning fixture (AC)

(EIP) Optional: attached to the fixed portion of
Optional: attached to the fixed portion of drawout breakers (except when equipped
drawout breaker (Masterpact i M40 3P), the with front connections), this fixture provides
insulated partitions for vertical installation IP30 partitioning between the breaker
between connection pads to: compartment (accessible from the front) and
c reinforce insulation at connection points in the connection zone (located in the rear). It
insulated busbar installation; simplifies partition cut-outs.
c prevent arc propagation to the breaker in Example of partition cut-out for
the event of a line side fault on the main Masterpact M08 to M32.
busbars. 445 (3
(3pole)
pôles) etand
560560
(4(4 pole)
pôles)
28518
360
plan de fixation
chassis
châssis
fixing
datum
référence 60
a b
a: partitioning fixture (AC)

b: interphase barrier (EIP)
18 Merlin Gerin
016819
door frame (CDP)

Optional: fixed to the cublicle door, this Optional: hinge-mounted and equipped with
frame provides an equipment seal function a screw-closure, this cover is designed for
(degree of protection IP 405). the door frame (CDP). It provides a degree
Suitable for fixed and drawout patterns. of protection of IP549.
Suitable for fixed and drawout patterns.
016814
auxiliaries connection "Connected/disconnect/test" position

contacts
Fixed version
Installed on the fixed chassis, these contacts
Connection by one or two plugs,
disconnectable and accessible from the front are directly connected by 6.35 mm
(screwless tunnel terminals for flex cable up connectors.
to 2.5 mm2).
Drawout version
Auxiliaries for fixed version c standard: connection to a terminal block
in the front of the fixed frame (screwless
tunnel terminals for flex cable up to
015561
2.5 mm2).
The breaker auxiliary circuits are connected
by connection blocks that operate
automatically to isolate the auxiliaries when
the breaker is in "disconnected" position.
On request, an additional 5-way terminal
block (BS) is available to provide five
common points.
c optional: by one or two plugs,
Auxiliaries for drawout version
disconnectable and accessible from the
front, installed on the mobile part of the
assembly.
breaker mismatch
035940
protection
Optional: for drawout version only, this
systems allows only correctly matched
breakers (rating, type wiring, etc.) to be
inserted in a given fixed frame.
Two matching parts (1 for the fixed chassis
and 1 for the mobile assembly) can be used
to create 20 different user selected
combinations.
Earth connection
The earth connection terminal (drawout
pattern) is on the left hand side of the
chassis. It is marked with the symbol t
Merlin Gerin 19
accessories (cont.)
035932
pushbutton locking device "off" position locking

Optional: this padlockable device (padlocks device
not supplied) prevents direct operation of the
circuit breaker by covering the "on" and "off" Optional: a Profalux key lock locks the
pushbuttons. This locking device can also be breaker in "off" position by holding the
used for lead sealing. pushbutton in its depressed position.
pushbutton locking device

by padlocks (not supplied) VBP
"off " position locking device (1)

1 Profalux key lock VSPA1
2 Profalux key locks, identical profiles VSPA2
adaptation fixture for 1 Profalux key lock, lock not supplied VSPRAC
On request
1 Ronis key lock VSRA1
2 Ronis key locks, identical profiles VSRA2
adaptation for 1 Castell key lock, lock not supplied VSCA
adaptation for 1 Kirk key lock, lock not supplied VSKA
035931
"disconnected", Remarks
c the keylocks are of the captive key type,
"connected" and "test" i.e. key free when locked;
position locking (1) c Profalux and Ronis keylocks can be used
together;
Mounted on the frame and accessible with c a second Profalux or Ronis lock, identical
the cubicle door locked, this system is to the one mounted on the chassis, can be
available in two versions: supplied separately.
c "disconnected" position locking;
v as standard by 1 padlocking device (1 to 3
padlocks not supplied),
v optional: by a locking device with 1 or 2
Profalux key locks;
c "disconnected", "connected" and "test"
position locking (optional);
v by 1 padlocking device, with 1 to 3
padlocks not supplied (VEC),
v by 1 locking device, with 1 or 2 Profalux
key locks (VSPEC),
padlocks 1 keylock 2 keylocks

"disconnected"
standard
"disconnected" "disconnected"
standard optional
"disconnected" "disconnected" "disconnected"
standard optional optional
"disconnected,
connected"
"disconnected, "disconnected,
connected" connected"
"disconnected, "disconnected, "disconnected,
connected" connected" connected"
(1) keylock types

Profalux B24 D4Z
Ronis 1351 B
Kirk CN22-12
Castell SK7113/1
Trayvou L1P1E
20 Merlin Gerin
"disconnected" position locking
by padlocks (not supplied) as standard
1 Profalux key lock VSPC1
2 Profalux key locks, identical profiles VSPC2
2 Profalux key locks, different profiles 2 VSPC1
adaptation fixture for Profalux key lock (lock not supplied) VSPRCC
On request
1 Ronis key lock VSRC1
2 Ronis key locks, identical profiles VSRC2
2 Ronis key locks, different profiles 2 VSRC1
adaptation fixture for Castell key lock (lock not supplied) VSCC
adaptation fixture for Kirk key lock (lock not supplied) VSKC
adaptation fixture for Trayvou key lock (lock not supplied) VSTC
"disconnected", "connected" and "test" position locking

by padlocks (not supplied) VEC
1 Profalux key lock VSEPC
2 Profalux key lock, different profiles 2 VSEPC
On request
1 Ronis key lock VSERC
2 Ronis key locks, differents profiles 2 VSERC
adaptation fixture for Castell key lock (lock not supplied) VSECC
adaptation fixture for Kirk key lock (lock not supplied) VSEKC
withdrawal/spring charged
016817
door interlock
Optional: mounted on the chassis, this lock interlock
prevents the cubicle door from being opened
Optional: this lock prevents withdrawal of
when the breaker is in the "connected"
the breaker from the chassis when the
position. If the breaker is put into the
springs are charged.
"connected" position with the door open, the
Incompatible with MN or MNR release.
latter can be closed without disconnecting
the breaker.
racking interlock
Optional: this lock prevents insertion of the
breaker racking handle when the cubicle
door is open. It can be defeated by pressing
a b on the unlocking mechanism.
door interlock
a: racking interlock
b: door latch right-hand side VPECD
left-hand side VPECG
racking interlock VPOC
withdrawal/spring charged interlock VEAA
Merlin Gerin 21
automatic source-changeover systems
Masterpact source-changeover systems can

be used to implement various configurations
025186
involving several incoming feeders. The two

or three Masterpact circuit breakers or
switch-disconnectors used are mechanically
interlocked to prevent certain combinations
of operations.
All types of Masterpact devices may be fitted
(fixed and drawout versions, three-pole and
four-pole, different ratings).
The devices may be arranged:
c vertically, i.e. stack-mounted and
053060
interconnected by a set of rods;
c horizontally (two only), i.e. side-by-side
and interconnected by a set of cables.
Masterpact automatic source-changeover system
053058
An electrical interlock must be used when
the source changeover is part of an
053061
automatic system.
Controller
automatic source-changeover system with 2 devices

A Masterpact automatic source- without controller In this case, the automatic control system to
changeover system with 2 devices is initiate changeovers between the «Normal»
made up of: and «Replacement» sources under
E33079
1 - circuit breaker QN connected to the predefined conditions must be provided by

"Normal" source; the customer.
2 - circuit breaker QR connected to the Note that we can provide diagrams for the
"Replacement" source; design of various automatic control systems
1
3 - mechanical interlocking system by rods for different sources.
or cables;
automatic control of the system can be
provided by adding:
4 - electrical interlocking unit IVE; 3
5 - auxiliaries control plate ACP;
E33078
6 - controller BA or UA.
Each Masterpact circuit breaker is 2
equipped with:
c a motor mechanism;
c a shunt release (MX); 1 2
c a «ready to close» contact (PF);
c a block of 4 changeover switches (OF); 3
c an additional terminal block (BS) and a 3
block of 4 «connected» position switches
(CE) for source-changeover systems made
up of drawout breakers.
with controller In this case, conditional changeovers

between the «Normal» and «Replacement»
sources are initiated by a Merlin Gerin
E33082
controller.
IN
N GER
MERLI O
UN =
N
UR 0,5s
R
UN
N I 0,5s
ON /
I /O
ON / OFF R
1
UN =
/O
OFF
fault
fault
stop
test
manu
6
MERLIN
9
GERIN
0 . OFF
multi
P25M
660V 92-1
0 . OFF
AC3-IEC2
GERIN
MERLIN
9
multi
P25M
660V 92-1
AC3-IEC2
Test
Test
B US
IN
N GER O
MERLI UN =
N
UR
R
UN
N I
ON /
I R
ON / /O 1
OFF UN =
/O
OFF
fault
fault
auto
stop
test
manu
generator
STOP
R
5
36 Merlin Gerin
automatic source-changeover system with 3 devices
A Masterpact automatic source- without controller In this case, the automatic control system to
changeover system with 3 devices is initiate changeovers between the «Normal»
made up of: and «Replacement» sources under
E33080
1 - 2 circuit breakers QN1 and QN2 predefined conditions must be provided by
connected to the "Normal" source; the customer.
2 - circuit breaker QR connected to the Note that we can provide diagrams for the
"Replacement" source; design of various automatic control systems
3 - mechanical interlocking system by rods; 1 for different sources.
for such applications (consult us)
automatic control of the system can be
provided by adding:
4 - 2 electrical interlocking unit IVE;
5 - auxiliaries control plate ACP;
3
6 - controller BA or UA.
Each Masterpact circuit breaker is 1
equipped with:
c a motor mechanism;
c a shunt release (MX);
c a "ready to close" contact (PF);
c a block of 4 changeover switches (OF); 3
c an additional terminal block (BS) and a
block of 4 "connected" position switches
(CE) for source-changeover systems made 2
up of drawout breakers.
with controller (consult us)

E33383
MERLIN
9
GERIN
0 . OFF
multi
P25M
660V 92-1
0 . OFF
AC3-IEC2
GERIN
MERLIN
9
multi
P25M
660V 92-1
IN
N GER
AC3-IEC2
MERLI O
UN =
Test N
UR 0,5s
R
Test
UN
N I 0,5s
ON /
I /O
ON / OFF R
1
UN =
/O
OFF
fault
fault
stop
test
manu
4
6
B US
5 MERLI
N GER
IN
UN =
O
N
UR
R
UN
N I
ON /
I R
ON / /O 1
OFF UN =
/O
OFF
fault
fault
auto
stop
test
manu or
STOP
generat
R
In this case, conditional changeovers

between the "Normal" and "Replacement"
sources are initiated by a Merlin Gerin
controller.
Merlin Gerin 37
automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
mechanical interlock selection
mechanical interlocking by
025184
connecting rods for 2 or 3

stack-mounted breakers
This involves:
c 2 or 3 Masterpact circuit breakers and/or
switch-disconnectors;
c an adaptation fixture on the right side of
each breaker;
c 1 or 2 sets of connecting rods with no-slip
adjustments;
The various parts are mounted by the user.
The changeover system with interlocking by
connecting rods is also available in a version
which is factory mounted on a steel frame.
Maximum distance between fixing
planes: 900 mm.
mechanical interlocking by
025186
cables for 2 side-by-side

breakers
This involves:
c 2 Masterpact circuit breakers and/or
switch-disconnectors;
c an adaptation fixture on the right side of
each breaker;
c a set of cables with no-slip adjustments;
The various parts are mounted by the user.
Distance between fixing planes:
c maximum: 2 000 mm;
c minimum: breaker height with arc chute
cover (see pages ????).
device combinations assembly and installation

All combinations are possible: fixed and The various parts of the Masterpact
drawout versions, three-pole and four-pole, automatic source-changeover system are
different ratings, circuit breakers or switch- mounted and connected by the user. No
disconnectors. circuit breaker modifications are required.
All control units can be used on the circuit The wiring diagrams are shown on pages
breakers. ??? to ???.
The Masterpact automatic source-
changeover system may also be supplied
factory-wired and mounted on a metal
frame.
38 Merlin Gerin
automatic control: typical configurations
The electrical interlocking system and c a motor mechanism (MCH);

automatic control system for multiple c a shunt release (MX);
sources must be wired by the user. It must c a closing release (XF);
be used in conjunction with the mechanical c a "ready to close" contact (PF);
interlocking system. c a block of 4 changeover switches (OF);
Typical wiring configurations are available c an additional terminal block (BS) and a
on request. See examples below. For other block of 4 "connected" position switches
configurations, consult us. (CE) for changeover systems including
Necessary auxiliaries and accessories drawout breakers.
To implement the configurations below, each Option with "lockout after fault"
Masterpact circuit breaker must be equipped With this option, the circuit breaker must be
with: reset manually after a fault trip.
power circuit possible combinations configuration type cat. No.

interlocking with 2 breakers Q1 Q2 electrical interlocking 685363
0 0 automatic control
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0 1 with generator set 688784

1 0 with permanent "Replacement" 688942
Q1 Q2 source
interlocking with 3 breakers Q1 Q2 Q3 automatic control with permanent

2 "Normal" sources + 1 "Replacement" 0 0 0 "Replacement" source
source 1 0 0 with lockout after fault 685366
0 0 1 without lockout after fault 688183
E30737
1 1 0 automatic control with generator set

with lockout after fault 689642
0 1 0
Q1 Q2 Q3 without lockout after fault 689644
interlocking with 3 breakers Q1 Q2 Q3 electrical interlocking

3 sources, only one breaker closed 0 0 0 with lockout after fault 688188
E30738
0 1 0
0 0 1
Q1 Q2 Q3
interlocking with 3 breakers Q1 Q2 Q3 electrical interlocking

2 sources + 1 coupling 0 0 0 with lockout after fault 688189
E30739
0 1 0 automatic control 689651

0 0 1
Q1 Q2 Q3
1 1 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
Merlin Gerin 39
controller option selection
Used together with the auxiliaries control

plate ACP, controllers BA and UA initiate the
automatic changeover operations according
to the status of the "Normal" and
"Replacement" sources.
Installation c mounted on the front of the switchboard.

Two possibilities: The distance between the controller and the
c mounted directly on the auxiliaries control auxiliaries control plate must not exceed
plate ACP. 2 metres. The interconnection wiring must
be done by the customer.
E32705
E32704
F F
MERL
IN GERIN 0 . OF MERL
9
IN GERIN 0 . OF
9 multi
multi
P25M
P25M
660V
F
660V
F C292-1
0 . OF
C292-1 AC3-IE
0 . OF
AC3-IE
IN GERIN
IN GERIN MERL
MERL 9
9 multi
multi
P25M
P25M
660V
660V C292-1
C292-1 AC3-IE
AC3-IE
Test
Test
Test
B US
Test
RIN
IN GE UN =
O
MERL
N
UR
R
UN
N I
B US
ON /
I R
ON / /O
OFF UN =1
/O
OFF
RIN fault
IN GE UN =
O
MERL fault
N
auto
UR
R
UN stop
N test
I
ON / manu tor
R STO
P genera
I /O
ON / OFF 1 R
UN =
/O
OFF
fault
N
fault
auto
stop
test
manu tor
STO
P genera
R
customer
connection
terminal block and electrical interlocking unit: IVE

The terminal block and electrical interlocking
unit IVE is used to connect the operating
E32703
mechanism.
Control voltage:
c 48 to 415 V, 50/60 Hz - 440 V 60 Hz.
The IVE control voltage must be the same
as the motor mechanism voltage.
auxiliaries control plate: ACP

The auxiliaries control plate ACP includes: Power supply:
053060
c two P25M circuit breakers supplying and Power is supplied by the "Normal" and
protecting the automatic control circuits for "Replacement" sources. The control
the "Normal" and "Replacement" sources. voltage for the auxiliaries control plate must
These circuit breakers have an infinite be the same as for the IVE unit and the
breaking capacity; motor mechanisms.
c two relay contactors for the BA or UA Control voltages
controller; c 220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz;
c the terminal block for connection to the c 380 to 415 V 50/60 Hz - 440 V 60 Hz.
controller.
Installation:
The auxiliaries control plate ACP must be
wired to the IVE unit by the customer.
40 Merlin Gerin
controller
053058
Controller UA
controller BA UA
compatible circuit breakers All Masterpact circuit breakers
4-position switch
automatic operation c c
forced operation on "Normal" source c c
forced operation on "Replacement" source c c
stop (both "Normal" and "Replacement" sources off) c c
automatic operation
monitoring of the "Normal" source and automatic changeover c c
generator set control c
load shedding and reconnection of non-priority circuits c
changeover to the "Replacement" source if one of the phases of the
"Normal" phase is absent c
test
by opening the P25M circuit breaker supplying the controller c
by pressing the test button on the front of the controller c
indications
circuit breaker status indication on the front of the controller: on, off,
fault trip, automatic mode indicating contact c c
automatic mode indicating contract c c
other functions
selection of type of "Normal" source (single-phase or three-phase) c
voluntary transfer to "Replacement" source (e.g. energy management commands) c c
during peak-tariff periods (energy management commands), forced operation
on "Normal" if "Replacement" source not operational c
supplementary control contact (not carried out by the controller). Transfer to
"Replacement" source only if contact closed. (ex: UR frequency control) c c
setting of maximum startup time for the replacement source c
power supply
control voltages (1) 220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz
380 to 415 V 50/60 Hz - 440 V 60 Hz
options
communication option c
(1) The same voltage must be used for the ACP plate, the IVE unit and the circuit breaker motor mechanisms. If this voltage is the same as the source voltage, then
the “Normal” and “Replacement” sources can be used directly for the power supply. If not, a BC type or equivalent isolation transformer must be used.
Merlin Gerin 41
controller option selection (cont.)
controller BA Controller BA can be used with Masterpact

circuit breakers to implement a straight-
forward automatic source-changeover
system (switching from one source to
another depending on the presence of
voltage UN on the "Normal" source).
Electrical characteristics Control voltages

Power is supplied from the auxiliaries control c 220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz;
plate ACP. The same voltage must be used c 380 to 415 V 50/60 Hz - 440 V 60 Hz.
to supply the ACP plate, the IVE unit and the
circuit breaker motor mechanisms. If this
voltage is the same as the source voltage,
the "Normal" and "Replacement" sources
can be used directly for the power supply.
If not, a BC type or equivalent isolation
transformer must be used.
Operation c integrated terminal block for connection of

c a four-position switch can be used to the following signals:
select: v inputs:
v automatic operation; – order for voluntary transfer to source R
v forced operation on source N; (e.g. energy management commands),
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MERLIN GERIN v forced operation on source R; – supplementary control contact: (not

compact / masterpact
BA automatism v stop (both "Normal" and "Replacement" carried out by the controller). Transfer to
220/240 V 50/60 Hz
2 4 t1 sources off); "Replacement" source only if contact closed
1 8 s
N UN R UR N UN = 0 0.5 15 c adjustment of time delays in front: (ex: UR frequency control),
0.1 30
v t1 from 0.1 to 30 seconds; v outputs:
ON/I ON/I
0.5s
v t2 from 0.1 to 240 seconds; – indication of operation in automatic mode.
0.5s
OFF/O OFF/O c circuit breaker status indication on the Connection to the terminal block: see p.XXX.
t2 15 30 front of the controller: on, off, fault trip; c controller BA can be tested by opening
fault fault
s 8
4
60
120
UN = I R the P25M circuit breaker on the N circuit,
reset
0.1 240
thus simulating a failure of UN.
stop auto
See detailed transfer steps on page XXX.
manu
N R
Front face of controller BA
Time delay settings:

QN: Masterpact circuit breaker with motor
mechanism on “Normal” source,
QR: Masterpact circuit breaker with motor
mechanism on “Replacement” source,
t1: time delay before QN opens when the voltage
UN of the “Normal” source disappears,
t2: time delay before QR opens when the voltage
UN of the “Normal” source is restored.
42 Merlin Gerin
c 4-position switch in "stop" position c 4-position switch in "auto" position c 4-position switch in "N " position
(automatic operation) (forced operation on "Normal" source)
E21108
E27107
E30187
off QN et QR open operat. on N R 4-position switch N et UN présente
source N I O
UN fail (duration > t1) or voluntary
"auto" switching order received
UR present and supplementary QR opens
control contact N➡R closed
reset duration a 1 s
QN opens
t > 0,5 s
end of reset
t > 0,5 s QN closes
QR closes QN fermé
"stop"
operat. on N R
QR closed
source N I O
operat. on N R
source R action on 4-position switch
O I
UN present for t > t2 or voluntary

switching order stopped
c 4-position switch in "R" position

QR opens
(forced operation on "Replacement" source)
E32708
t > 0,5 s
4-position switch in "R" position
UR present and supplementary control
contact N➡R closed
QN closes
QN opens
QN closed
t > 0,5 s
QR closes
QR closed
operat. on N R
source R O I
action on 4-position switch
Merlin Gerin 43
controller UA Controller UA can be used with Masterpact

circuit breakers to implement a source-
changeover system offering the following
053059
automatic functions:
c switching from one source to another
depending on the presence of voltage UN
on the "Normal" source;
c control of an engine generating set;
c shedding and reconnection of non-priority
circuits;
c switching to the "Replacement" source in
the event of a failure on one of the phases of
the "Normal" source.
Electrical characteristics Control voltages

Power is supplied from the auxiliaries control c 220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz;
plate ACP. The same voltage must be used c 380 to 415 V 50/60 Hz - 440 V 60 Hz.
to supply the ACP plate, the IVE unit and the
circuit breaker motor mechanisms. If this
voltage is the same as the source voltage,
the "Normal" and "Replacement" sources
can be used directly for the power supply. If
not, a BC type or equivalent isolation
transformer must be used.
E30183
MERLIN GERIN
compact / masterpact
UA automatism
220/240 V 50/60 Hz
2 4 t1 Operation c integrated terminal block for connection of
N UN R UR N UN = 0
1 8
15
s c a four-position switch can be used to the following signals:
0.5
0.1 30
select: v inputs:
5 10 5 10 t3
ON/I ON/I
t4
s 2 15 2 15 s
v automatic operation; – order for voluntary transfer to source R
OFF/O OFF/O
1
0.5 30
20 1
0.5 30
20
v forced operation on source N; (e.g. energy management commands),
t2 15 30
v forced operation on source R; – supplementary control contact: (not
s 8
4
60
120
UN = I R v stop (circuit breakers open and manual carried out by the controller). Transfer to
fault fault
reset
0.1 240 operation); "Replacement" source only if contact closed
stop auto c adjustment of time delays in front: (ex: UR frequency control),
240 300 t5
manu 160 360 s
test 120 480 v t1 from 0.1 to 30 seconds; v outputs:
60 600
v t2 from 0.1 to 240 seconds; – control of engine generator set,
N R v t3 from 0.5 to 30 seconds; – load shedding of non-priority circuits,
generator
STOP
v t4 from 0.5 to 30 seconds; – indication of operation in automatic mode;
v t5 from 60 to 600 seconds; c 3 switches provide the following functions:
Front face of controller UA
c circuit breaker status indication on the v selection of the type of "Normal" source,
front of the controller: on, off, fault trip; i.e. single-phase or three-phase;
Time delay settings: c test button on the front of the controller v enable or disable voluntary energy
QN: Masterpact circuit breaker with motor to check the transfer from the “Normal” management transfer if the "Replacement"
mechanism on “Normal” source, source to the "Replacement" source and the source is not operational;
QR: Masterpact circuit breaker with motor
mechanism on “Replacement” source,
return to the "Normal" source; v selection of the maximum tolerated
t1: time delay before QN opens when the voltage starting time for the engine generator set
UN of the “Normal” source disappears, ("Replacement" source): 120 s or 180 s.
t2: time delay before QR opens when the voltage
UN of the “Normal” source is restored,
t3: time delay before QR closes once QN has Batibus option for controller UA In automatic mode, this communications
opened and the load has been shed,
A communication function can be used to option also offers the possibility of remote
t4: time delay before QN closes once QR has
opened and the load has been reconnected, check the following from a remote location: forced operation on the “Replacement”
t5: time delay for confirmation of presence of UN c status of the circuit breakers (open, source.
before stopping the generator set. closed or fault trip);
c voltage presence on the “Normal” and
“Replacement” sources;
c presence of an order forcing operation on
the “Replacement” source (e.g. for energy
management purposes);
c values of settings and configurations,
c status of the non-priority circuits (whether
subject to load shedding or not).
44 Merlin Gerin
c 4-position switch in "stop" position c 4-position switch in "auto" position c 4-position switch in "N" position
(automatic operation) (forced operation on "Normal" source)
E30185
E30187
E27107
stop QN and QR open operat. on N R

genset off 4-position switch in "N" and UN
source N I O present
"auto" UN fails (duration > t1) or voluntary QR opens and load

switching order received shedding
reset duration a 1 s
genset startup t > t4
end of reset UR present for t < 120 s or 180 s

and supplementary control contact QN closes
N➡R closed
QN opens and load

shedding QN closed
"stop"
operat. on N R
t > t3 genset off
source N I O
QR closes action on 4-position switch
QR closed
operat. on N R c 4-position switch in "R" position

source R genset on
O I (forced operation on "Replacement" source)
E30186
UN present for t > t2 or voluntary

switching order stopped
4-position switch in "R" and UN
present
QR opens and load
reconnection
genset startup
t > t4 UR present for t < 120 s or 180 s

and supplementary control contact N➡R
closed
QN closes
QN opens and load
shedding
QN closed
t > t3
genset remains on
QR closes
UN present for t > t5 and no
voluntary switching order received
QR closed
genset off
operat. on N R
genset on
source R O I
UR absent
action on 4-position switch
Merlin Gerin 45
controller detection thresholds

controller detection threshold
BA / UA undervoltage 0.35 Un i voltage i 0.7 Un
UA phase failure 0.5 Un i voltage i 0.7 Un
BA / UA voltage presence voltage u 0.85 Un
electrical characteristics for controller output contacts

rated thermal current (A) 8
minimum load 10 mA with 12 V
AC DC
utilisation category (IEC 947-5-1) AC12 AC13 AC14 AC15 DC12 DC13
operational current (A) 24 V 8 7 5 6 8 2
48 V 8 7 5 5 2 -
110 V 8 6 4 4 0.6 -
220/240 V 8 6 4 3
250 V 0.4 -
380/415 V 5 - - -
440 V 4 - - -
660/690 V - - - -
46 Merlin Gerin
Masterpact: installation and connection
general
installation Masterpact circuit breakers must be installed

in the vertical position on a base plate or on
rails.
fixed circuit breaker (M08 to M50)
E28811
E29026
Installation on rails Installation on a metal base plate
drawout circuit breaker The drawout version makes it possible to:

(M08 to M63) c rapidly remove and/or replace the circuit
breaker without having to deal with
connections;
018241
c install stand-by outgoers in a switchboard

that will receive the necessary circuit
breakers later in time
E31254
E31255
E31257
E31256
26
45 305
"Connected" position "Test" position "Disconnected" position "Withdrawn" position

ample clearance between contacts easy withdrawal, short travel compact dimensions
42 Merlin Gerin
Masterpact: installation and connection
safety clearance
Certain distances must be maintained These distances are the results of tests
between a circuit breaker and other carried out in accordance with standard
elements such as panels, bars and other IEC 947-2 and are in part determined by the
circuit breakers. Taken together, these ultimate breaking capacities.
distances form the safety clearance for the
circuit breaker. The diagrams and the table
below indicate the required distances when
installing Masterpact circuit breakers.
fixed circuit breaker

100 C 100 C
E31232
E31233
E31230
A
D D A
A
B B
B B
Masterpact M08 to M50

type of connection to insulated barrier to metal parts to live bars
A B C D (2) A B C D (2) A B C D (2)
front connection without cover (1) 360 30 0 0 360 70 – 0 1085 420 – 0
rear connection without cover 150 30 20 0 250 70 95 0 1085 420 495 0
rear connection with cover 0 0 20 0 0 0 95 – 145 105 125 0
drawout circuit breaker

100 C
E31229
E31231
A A
213 B B
Masterpact M08 to M63

type of connection to insulated barrier to metal parts to live bars
A B C A B C A B C
front connection without cover (1) 300 15 0 300 50 – 1000 400 –
rear connection without cover 150 15 45 150 50 45 1000 400 445
rear connection with cover 0 0 45 0 0 45 60 85 75
(1) Shield necessary.

(2) D is the clearance required for connection of
auxiliaries.
D = 0 for fixed circuit breakers (required clearance Note: For the fixed circuit breakers, a clearance of
included in the height of the connection plugs). 130 mm is required on top for removal of the arc
D = 0 for drawout circuit breakers as well. chutes.
Merlin Gerin 43
Masterpact: connection
general
Four types of connection are possible: Conductor materials

c rear horizontal; The terminals of Masterpact circuit breakers
c rear vertical; can be used to connect bare copper, tinned
c front; copper or tinned aluminium conductors
c mixed. without any special surface treatment.
The terminals are sized to allow circuit
breaker connection with bars up to 20 mm
thick (except for the M40, M50 and M63).
016806
016807
Front connection Rear vertical connection
025179
016808
Rear horizontal connection Mixed connection.

Upper terminals: front connection.
Bottom terminals: vertical connection.
electrodynamic forces c the first bar spacers must be located at c this maximum distance must be
less than a certain distance from the circuit respected to withstand the electrodynamic
breaker connection point; forces that are applied between the bars
during a short-circuit.
Maximum distance between circuit breaker connection point and the

first bar spacers for various short-circuit currents
Isc (kA) 30 50 65 80 100 150
distance (mm) 350 300 250 150 150 150
44 Merlin Gerin
connection selection table Note:
The indicated values come from tests and
theoretical calculations made for the
parameters given below. These tables are
intended to serve as a general guide for
connection design and not to replace
experience acquired for a certain type of
connection or the need for subsequent tests.
parameters used in c maximum admissible bar

temperature: 100 °C;
establishing the tables c temperature in the switchboard around
the circuit breaker and its connections: Ta;
c copper busbars.
drawout circuit breakers

E31258
drawout circuit breakers, edgewise bars

maximum Ta = 40 °C Ta = 50 °C Ta = 60°C
current
Masterpact number of bars Masterpact number of bars Masterpact number of bars
5 thick bars 10 thick bars 5 thick bars 10 thick bars 5 thick bars 10 thick bars
800 M08 2b.50 x 5 1b.50 x 10 M08 2b.50 x 5 1b.50 x 10 M08 2b.50 x 5 1b.50 x 10
3000 M32 5b.100 x 5 3b.80 x 10 M32 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 M40 3b.100 x 10
3200 M32 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 M40 3b.100 x 10 M40 4b.100 x 10
3600 M40 4b.100 x 10 M40 4b.100 x 10 M50 4b.100 x 10
4000 M40 4b.100 x 10 M50 4b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10
4700 M50 5b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10
5000 M50 5b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10 M63 6b.100 x 10
5100 M63 5b.100 x 10 M63 6b.100 x 10 M63 6b.100 x 10
5700 M63 6b.100 x 10 M63 6b.100 x 10
6300 M63 6b.100 x 10
Merlin Gerin 45
general
example Data: Solution:

c drawout circuit breaker; For Ta = 50 °C; table 2 indicates an M20
c flat busbars; circuit breaker connected either with three
c temperature: Ta = 50 °C; 80 x 5 mm bars or two 63 x 10 mm bars.
c operating current: 1800 A.
E31258
fixed circuit breakers
fixed circuit breakers, edgewise bars

current
Masterpact number of bars Masterpact number of bars Masterpact umber of bars
3000 M32 5b.100 x 5 3b.80 x 10 M32 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 M32 4b.80 x 10
3200 M32 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 M32 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 M40 4b.100 x 10
3600 M40 4b.100 x 10 M40 4b.100 x 10 M40 4b.100 x 10
4000 M40 4b.100 x 10 M40 4b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10
4500 M50 5b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10
5000 M50 5b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10 M50 6b.100 x 10
E31259
fixed circuit breakers, flat bars

current
1250 M12 2b.80 x 5 2b.40 x 10 M12 2b.80 x 5 2b.40 x 10
1600 M16 3b.63 x 5 2b.50 x 10 M16 3b.80 x 5 2b.63 x 10 M16 3b.80x 5 3b.50 x 10
3200 M32 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 M32 8b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 M40 4b.100 x 10
3800 M40 4b.100 x 10 M40 5b.100 x 10 M40 5b.100 x 10
4000 M40 5b.100 x 10 M40 5b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10
4500 M50 5b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10
5000 M50 5b.100 x 10 M50 5b.100 x 10
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E31259
drawout circuit breakers, flat bars
current
1250 M12 3b.50 x 5 2b.50 x 10 M12 3b.50 x 5 2b.50 x 10 M12 (1) 3b.63 x 5 2b.50 x 10
2200 M25 3b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10 M25 3b.100 x 5 2b.80 x 10 M25 (2) 4b.80 x 5 2b.100 x 10
3100/3150 M32 6b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 M40 8b.100 x 5 3b.100 x 10 M40 10b.100 x 5 4b.100 x 10
5000 M50 10b.100 x 5 5b.100 x 10 M63 10b.125 x 5 6b.100 x 10
5400 M63 10b.125 x 5 6b.100 x 10 M63 10b.125 x 5 6b.100 x 10
6000 M63 10b.125 x 5 6b.100 x 10
(1) Except for M12N.
(2) Except for M25L.
Merlin Gerin 47
Masterpact: installation
fixed circuit breakers M08 to M32
dimensions
553
E30749
3 or 4 poles necessary space for removing
E30748
438
the arc chutes
(with or without arc chute cover)
E30742
493
378
90 130
45
311
(*)
(*)
30 mini 150 68 11 400 11

60 maxi
290 422 (3p)
11 515 11
537 (4p)
(*) Datum
mounting
on a base plate on rails mounting detail
E30765
E30766
E30775
Ø14
Ø11 A 2 Ø11 x 6
150
3 poles 4 poles
150
A 150 150
30 mini 30 mini
60 maxi 60 maxi B 400 515
cut-outs
cut-outs de porte holes for escutcheon
E30763
E30764
152,5
270
14,5
(*) 148,5
71,5 69
27
80 mini 37,5
80
325 mini 11 Ø5 180 180 17,5
(*)
(*) Datum
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drawout circuit breaker M08 to M32
dimensions
"disconnected" position
3 or 4 poles
E30747
E30746
45
E30741
439
800 (*)
mini
55 325 55
128
60 101 175 85 435 (3p)
367 70 425 55
550 (4p)
(*)
(*) Datum
mounting
E30767
E30768
E30775
Ø14
Ø11 A 2 Ø11 x 6
3 poles 4 poles
101 175 101 175 A 175 175
B 325 425
cut-outs
front panel cut-out holes for escutcheon
E30761
ACB's side
E30760
152,5
270
71,5 148,5
19 69
47
55 18,5
100 100
325 mini 11 Ø5 180 180 17,5
mini
ACB's basis
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fixed circuit breaker M40
dimensions
3 or 4 poles 819
E30753
necessary space for removing
E30752
553
the arc chutes
E31226
(with or without arc chute cover) 759
130 493
90
45
311
(*)
(*)
11
30 mini 150 68 11 515
60 maxi
290 11 537 (3p)
780
802 (4p) 11
(*) Datum
mounting
E30771
E30772
E30775 Ø14
Ø11 A 2 Ø11 x 6
150 50 maxi 150 50 maxi

3 poles 4 poles
30 mini 30 mini
A 150 150
60 maxi 60 maxi B 515 780
cut-outs
E30763
E30764
152,5
270
14,5
(*) 148,5
71,5 69
27
80 mini 37,5
325 80
mini 11 Ø5 180 180 17,5
(*)
(*) Datum
50 Merlin Gerin
drawout circuit breaker M40
dimensions
3 or 4 poles "disconnected" position
E30750
E30751
E30743
45
439
484
800 (*)
mini
128 (1)
60
101 175 85 70 425 55
367 550 (3p)
60 350 350 55
815 (4p)
(*)
(*) Datum
(1) 4-pole version only.
mounting
E30777
E30774
E30773
40 40 30
350
150
350
175 2 Ø11 x 6 (3p)

(1) (1) 6 Ø11 x 22 (4p)
101 175 101 175
cut-outs
ACB's side
E30762
E30760
152,5
270
47 148,5
71,5
19 69
55 45 (1)
18,5
100
325 mini 11 Ø5 180 180 17,5
ACB's basis
Merlin Gerin 51
fixed circuit breaker M50
dimensions
necessary space for removing
E30756
3 poles
E30757
819
the arc chutes
(with or without arc chute cover) 759
E31227
130
90
45
311
(*)
(*)
30 mini 150 68 11 780 11

60 maxi
290 802
(*) Datum
mounting
E30775
E30771
E30772
Ø14
Ø11 A 2 Ø11 x 6
150 50 maxi 150 50 maxi

3 poles
30 mini 30 mini
A 150
60 maxi 60 maxi B 780
cut-outs
E30763
E30764
152,5
270
14,5
(*) 148,5
71,5 69
27
80 mini 37,5
325 80
mini 11 Ø5 180 180 17,5
(*)
(*) Datum
52 Merlin Gerin
dimensions
E30754
3 or 4 poles "disconnected" position
E30755
45
E30744
45
484
800 (*)
mini
128
60
101 175 85 60 350 350 55
367 815 (3p)
40 475 475 55
1045 (4p)
(*)
(*) Datum
mounting
E30769
E30770
40 40 30
E31228
350
150
350
175 6 Ø11 x 22 (3p)

6 Ø11 x 33 (4p)
101 175 101 175
cut-outs
E30762
ACB's side
E30760
152,5
270
47 148,5
71,5
19 69
55 45 (1)
18,5
100
325 mini 11 Ø5 180 180 17,5
ACB's basis
Merlin Gerin 53
dimensions
E30758
3 poles or 4 poles "disconnected" position
E30759
45
E30745
45
484
800 (*)
mini
128
60
101 175 85 40 475 475 55
367 1045
(*)
(*) Datum
mounting
on a plate on rails mounting detail
E30769
E30770
E30778
40 40 30
475
150
475
175 6 Ø11 x 33
101 175 101 175
cut-outs
side of c.b.
E30762
E30760
152,5
270
47
71,5 148,5
19
69
55 45 (1)
100 18,5
325 mini
11 Ø5 180 180 17,5
base of c.b.
54 Merlin Gerin
source-changeover system
Interlocking by connecting rods for 2 stack-mounted breakers

drawout pattern, 3 or 4 poles fixed pattern, 3 or 4 poles
E30779
E30780
50
50
5 14 30
40 52 30 125
125
900
900 max.
max.
900
max.
153 175
(*)
105
163 (*)
30 base of c.b. 44
45
180 (*)
base of c.b. base of c.b. 30 mini
65 for ratings : for ratings : 82
60 maxi
166 M08 to M40 (3p) M40 (4p) to M63 (*)
Interlocking by connecting rods for 3 stack-mounted breakers

drawout pattern, 3 or 4 poles fixed pattern, 3 or 4 poles
E30781
E30782
50
5 14 60
40
52 60 180
180
900
max.
900
max.
50
50
5 14 60
40 52 60
180 180
900
900 max.
max.
153 175
900
max.
(*)
163 (*) 105
45 30 base of c.b. 62
base of c.b. base of c.b. 180 (*)
65 for ratings : for ratings : 100 30 mini
166 M08 to M40 (3p) M40 (4p) to M63 60 maxi
(*) Datum
Merlin Gerin 55
source-changeover system
Interlocking by cables for 2 side-by-side breakers

fixed or drawout patterns, 3 or 4 poles
E30783
2m maxi
200 mini
r= 120 mini r= 120 mini
automatic source-changeover system

mounted on a frame electrical interlocking IVE
E33353
E33352
E30784
11 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6
10
9
8
7
H48
6
5
H47
4
3
2
1
H43 H49
controller
N
L33 P58
L34 P62
M32(4p)
L35
M40(3p)
M32(3p)
auxiliaries control plate ACP and controller UA/BA

E33355
P60
E33354
2100
1940
H51
1640 H50
H52
940 L36 P61
L37 P59
P63
panel cut-out for controller UA/BA

150
E33363
E33364
56 56 56 56
600 750
C34
C34
Dimensions (mm)
type C34 H43 H47 H48 H49 H50 H51 H52 L33 L34 L35 L36 L37 P58 P59 P60 P61 P62 P63
140 120 151 137 160 200 255 22 6 48 84 138 150 61,5 170 95 90 150(min) 187
56 Merlin Gerin
fixed and drawout circuit breakers
M08N/M10N/M12N

front connection rear connection front connection
horizontal terminals vertical terminals
E30786
115 115 115 85
E30785
45
front connectors screen 12,5 25 10
N
10 (1)
2 Ø12 (*)
50
335
112 25 rear connection

132
horizontal terminals
53 115 115 115 85
E30787
12,5 45
107 23
175 (**) 15 17 17,5 25 10
(*)
221 12,5
2 Ø12
10 (*)
233
278 12,5 vertical terminals
E30788
115 115 115 85
10
(*) Datum. 2 Ø12

(*)
(**) Hole for securing front connection support bracket.
(1) On request, neutral on the right.

horizontal terminals vertical terminals
E30790
115 115 115 47,5

80
E30789
25 25 15
front connectors screen
12,5
N
(1)
3 Ø12
10 (*)
45
rear connection
306 112 25
112 horizontal terminals
115 115 115 47,5
E30791
92 74,5 45
10
25 10
30
175 25 12,5 15
12,5 12,5
273
10 2 Ø12
300,5
306 (*)
(*) vertical terminals
115 115 115 47,5
E30792
2 Ø12
(*) Datum.
(1) On request, neutral on the right. (*)
Merlin Gerin 57
M08H,L/M10H,L/M12H,L/M16N,H,L

horizontal terminals vertical terminals 115 115 115 85
E30901
80
E30793
front connectors screen 12,5 25 25 15
N
10 (1)
3 Ø12 (*)
80
335
112
132
rear connection
25
53
115 115 115 85
E30832
15 80
107 8
175 (**) 15 17 17,5 25 25 15
(*)
221 12,5
10 3 Ø12 (*)
233
278 12,5
vertical terminals
E30794 115 115 115 85
10
3 Ø12
(*) Datum. (*)

horizontal terminals vertical terminals 115 115 115 47,5
E30790
80
E30795
25 25 15
12,5
N
(1)
3 Ø12
10 (*)
80
rear connection
306 112
25 112
25 115 115 115 47,5
E30796
92 80
57
15 25 25 15
30
175 25 12,5 15
12,5 12,5
273
10 3 Ø12
300,5 (*)
306
115 115 115 47,5
E30797
10
3 Ø12
(*) Datum.
58 Merlin Gerin
M20N,H/M25N,H

E30901
80
E30798
12,5 25 25 15
N
(1)
80 3 Ø12 (*)
20
335
112 rear connection

152
53 25
115 115 115 85
E30832
80
15 3
175 (**) 107 15 18 17,5 25 25 15
12,5
(*)
221 12,5
3 Ø12 (*)
16
233
283 vertical terminals
E30799
115 115 115 85
20
(*) Datum. 3 Ø12

(*)

E30790
80
E30800
25 25 15
12,5
N
(1)
3 Ø12
(*)
20 80
rear connection
306 112
25 112
25 115 115 115 47,5
E30796
92 80
62
15 25 25 15
30
175 25 12,5 15
12,5 12,5
273
20 3 Ø12
300,5 (*)
306
E30801
115 115 115 47,5

16
3 Ø12
(*) Datum.
Merlin Gerin 59
fixed circuit breakers
M20L/M25L/M32H

E30901
80
E30802
15 25 25 15
N
(1)
100 3 Ø12 (*)
30
335
112
rear connection
25
25 115 140 115 72,5
E30803
53
25
85,5
87 25 25 11,5
175 (**) 18 15 12,5 7
(*) 18 15
221 30 15 3 Ø12 (*)
236
268 vertical terminals
E30804 115 140 140 60
25
4 Ø12 (*)
(*) Datum.
60 Merlin Gerin
M20L/M25L/M32H

E30806
100
E30805
25 25 25 12,5
front connectors sceen
15
N
(1)
4 Ø12 (*)
100
30
363 rear connection
25 157
115 125 125 37,5
E30807
25
25 100
92
34,5 25 25 25 12,5
37 12,5
329 15
4 Ø12 (*)
30
344 15
344 15
115 152,5 152,5 10
E30808
25
4 Ø12 (*)
(*) Datum.
Merlin Gerin 61

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Masterpact: presentation

Masterpact circuit breakers are used to Many versions

4 13 main-contact position indicator

M63 M50 M40 M08 àtoM32

4000 A for operational voltages greater than

safety and reliability

a stored energy mechanism for

The mechanism is charged either manually

or electrically. Closing and opening

local pushbuttons on the circuit breaker front

c Fixed circuit breaker c Source changeover system

drawout types, 3 or 4 poles. Please consult for connection.

Automatic source-changeover controller

DC circuit breakers Auxiliaries

c 1 pole for the positive polarity;

Drawout Masterpact DC circuit breaker

Masterpact circuit breakers are the product continuity of service

accessories; c easy access to the main contacts fitted

c International standard IEC 947-2;

maximum dependability positive contact indication

This characteristic considerably increases

circuit breaker installed free standing IP 30-5

circuit breaker installed in a cabinet with access IP 40-5

to controls through a door cut-out

circuit breaker installed in a cabinet behind a door with IP 54-9

Masterpact circuit breakers

800 1000 1250 1600

40 65 100 - 40 65 100 - 40 65 100 - 40 65 100 -

front and rear connections

Masterpact circuit breakers

2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6300

55 75 100 - 55 75 100 - 75 100 75 100 100 125 100 150

front and rear connections rear connections

Masterpact 1000 V AC circuit breakers

800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200

rear connections only / supply by upstream terminals mandatory

(1) Closing at 6 x Ie and opening at 0.17 x Un.

800 1000 1250 1600

front and rear connections

(1) Closing at 6 x Ie and opening at 0.17 x Un.

2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6300

front and rear connections rear connections

Masterpact circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors

dimensions and weights

dimensions and weights

The table above indicates:

550 x 439 x 367 815 x 484 x 367 1045 x 484 x 367

Masterpact M08 to M63 circuit breakers are current settings (A)

push to reset 1 6 1 reset button: pops out when the circuit

I2t ON 1 reset button: pops out when the circuit

c ammeter; 13 instantaneous pick-up.

"earth fault" protection

t This earth fault protection is designed to

load monitoring (R) t Remote indication of threshold overrun for

0.8 to 1 (8 settings) ± 1 % (5)

basic functions c ammeter;

control unit STR 68 U

(1) Current of the phase carrying the highest load.

without data transmission

(1) Two separate outputs for Im and I.

load monitoring and control

battery module (PIL)

This module is equipped with a button for re-