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FD frame
Record Plus™ circuit breakers are designed to isolate The trip units have been designed with the user in mind.
and switch low voltage distribution circuits and to protect The trip unit ratings are always indicated in amperes.
the conductors, equipment and devices included in these To prevent unauthorized manipulation of the breaker
circuits. settings each trip unit comes with a transparent,
The FD frame size is designed to use electro-mechanical tamper-free (sealable) cover.
trip units. These are typical thermal magnetic devices The units come as 1, 2, 3 and 4 pole devices and are
which offer an overload (thermal) and short-circuit available in a number of application-defined subvariants.
protection (magnetic). Thermal protection devices are normally calibrated at an
The breaker can also be equipped with a Mag Break™ ambient temperature of 40 degrees centigrade. Some
magnetic-only trip unit that offers short-circuit executions are also available in a version calibrated at 55
protection. degrees. The time current curves published here are valid
Trip Units
The trip unit is an integrated part of the breaker and is Mag Break™ (magnetic only)
not interchangeable. The following versions are available: (FD..MO sub type)
A trip unit designed to offer short circuit protection for,
LTM (line protection thermal magnetic) use in motor protection circuits in coordination with a
(FD...TF sub type) contactor and thermal overload relay in accordamce
Intro A trip unit designed for the protection of generic loads, with the EN 60 947-4 standard. The device is available
the device is available as 3 and 4p model for the Concise as 3 and 4P model for the FD160N, H and L breaker types.
(FD160C) and Effective (FD160E) breaker types. The same This sub type has NO thermal protection and an magnetic
trip unit is also used in the single pole variants of the relay that is adjustable from 10 to 15 x In .
A standard (FD160N) and Hi-Breaker (FD160H) types.
This sub type has a fixed thermal device (=In) and a fixed Y (non automatic - switch disconnector)
magnetic relay set at 10 x In (8 x In for the 160A rating) . A device available in a 63A and 160A variant.
B Has no protection elements.
Designed as switch disconnector
LTM (line protection thermal magnetic)
(FD..TC and TE sub type)
A trip unit designed for the protection of generic loads,
C the device is available as 3 and 4p model for the Concise
(FD160C) and Effective (FD160E) breaker types.
This sub type has an adjustable thermal setting of 0.8 to
D 1 x In and a fixed magnetic relay set at 10 x In (8 x In for
the 160A rating).
B.2
Record Plus
FD160 Trip Unit options
FD Frame Trip unit overview
In Thermal setting Ir Magnetic setting Im Neutral Protection
(A) pick-up band 1.05 - 1.3 Ir pick-up band ± 20% Im
Type Subtype Applicable for breaker types min (A) max (A) fix (A) 4P4T 4P 3.5T 4P3T
16 16 160 =Ir
20 20 200 =Ir
25 25 250 =Ir
32 32 320 =Ir
40 40 400 =Ir
10 x In
LTM TF C E N(2) H(2) 50 Ir = In 50 500 =Ir
63 63 630 =Ir
80 80 800 =Ir
100 100 1000 =Ir
125 125 1250 =Ir
160 160 8 x In 1280 =Ir
16 12.8 16 160 =Ir
20 16 20 200 =Ir
25 20 25 250 =Ir
32 25.6 32 320 =Ir
40 32 40 400 =Ir
LTM TC C E Ir = 10 x In
50 40 50 500 =Ir
TE 0.8-1In
FD frame
63 50.4 63 630 =Ir
80 64 80 800 =Ir
100 80 100 1000 =Ir
125 100 125 1250 =Ir
160 128 160 8 x In 1280 =Ir
16 12.8 16 160 =Ir
20 16 20 200 =Ir
25 20 25 250 =Ir
Not protected(1)
32 25.6 32 320 =Ir
40 Ir = 32 40 10 x In 400 =Ir
LTMD TD S N H L 50 40 50 500 =Ir
63
80
0.8-1In 50.4
64
63
80
630
800
=Ir
=Ir
=Ir/2(1)
=Ir/2(1)
Intro
100 80 100 1000 =Ir =Ir/2(1)
125 100 125 1250 =Ir =Ir/2(1)
160 128 160 8 x In 1280 =Ir =Ir/2(1)
25
32
20
25.6
25
32
5 x In
125
160
=Ir
=Ir
A
Not protected
40 32 40 160 =Ir
50 Ir = 40 50 200 =Ir
GTM TG N N 63 50.4 63 4 x In 252 =Ir
80
100
0.8-1In 64
80
80
100
320
400
=Ir
=Ir
=Ir/2
=Ir/2
B
125 100 125 500 =Ir =Ir/2
160 128 160 640 =Ir =Ir/2
3 30 45
7 70 105
C
Not protected
12.5 125 187.5
Mag. 20 adjustable 200 300
MO N H No protection
Break™ 30 5-10 In 300 450
L 50 500 750
80
100
800
1000 1500
1200
D
63
Y Y No protection
160
G
Depicted is the LTMD type
B.3
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Time Current Curves
FD frame
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
1000 1000
Set at 0.8 x In Set at 0.8 x In
12A, 16A, 20A, 25A, 1 64A, 80A or 125A 1
32A, 40A or 50A 10 100 10 100
X Nominal Current In (32A) X Nominal Current In (125A)
Set at 1 x In
16A, 20A, 25A, 32A, Set at 1 x In
100 40A, 50A or 63A 100 80A, 100A or 125A
Trip Units
10 10
1 1
Intro
0,1 0,1
A
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,001
B
0,001
0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00 0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00
X Nominal Current In X Nominal Current In
Breaker FD160 LTM 160A Breaker FD160 LTMD16 to 32A & GTM 25 & 32A
C 10000
Influence of current limitation
10000
Influence of current limitation
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
100 100
D
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
1000 1000
Set at 0.8 x In=128A Set at 0.8 x In
1 12A, 16A or 25A 1
10 100 10 100
X Nominal Current In (160A) X Nominal Current In (25A)
Set at 1 x In
E 100
Set at 1 x In=160A
100
16A, 20A or 25A
F 10 10
G 1 1
GTM type
Fixed at
5 x In
LTM type
Fixed at LTMD type
X 8 x In Fixed at
0,1 0,1 10 x In
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,001 0,001
0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00 0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00
X Nominal Current In X Nominal Current In
B.4
Record Plus
Time Current Curves
Breaker FD160 LTMD & GTM 40 to 63A Breaker FD160 LTMD & GTM 80 to 125A
10000 10000
Influence of current limitation Influence of current limitation
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
100 100
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
1000 1000
Set at 0.8 x In Set at 0.8 x In
32A, 40A or 50A 1 64A, 80A or 125A 1
10 100 10 100
X Nominal Current In (50A) X Nominal Current In (100A)
Set at 1 x In Set at 1 x In
100 40A, 50A or 63A 100 80A, 100A or 125A
FD frame
10 10
1 1
GTM type GTM type
Fixed at Fixed at
4 x In 4 x In
Intro
0,1 10 x In
0,1 10 x In
A
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
B
0,001 0,001
0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00 0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00
X Nominal Current In X Nominal Current In
Breaker FD160 LTMD & GTM 160A Breaker FD160 Mag, Breaker 80 & 100A
10000
Influence of current limitation
10000
Influence of current limitation
C
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
100 100
D
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
1000 1000
Set at 0.8 x In =128A
1 1
10 100 10 100
X Nominal Current In (160A) X Nominal Current In (100A)
10 10
F
1
GTM type
Fixed at
1
G
4 x In
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,001 0,001
0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00 1 7.2 10 100
X Nominal Current In X Nominal Current In
B.5
Record Plus
Thermal Magnetic Trip Units
FE frame
The breakers are availble as a complete entity or in kit two indicator flags, one indicating an overload event
form where a Breaker Frame and an interchangaeble trip (coloured brown) and a second, coloured blue, indicating
unit are the basic components. The interchangeability a short circuit or an event triggered by an RCD .
feature covers the electromechanical trip units described (If the indicated protection devices are present).
here and the electronic devices described on page B11. Thermal protection devices are normally calibrated at an
Each Trip Unit is equipped with an Interchange Interlock ambient temperature of 40 degrees centigrade. Some
that prevents the inadvertent use of a trip unit designed executions are also available in a verison calibrated at 55
for the FE250 model in an FE160 or vice versa. degrees. The time current curves published here are valid
The standard Electromechanical Trip Units are equipped for both executions.
with a GE patented fault type indicator. The device has
Trip Units
B.6
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FE160 and FE250 breakers - trip unit overview (electromechanical)
FE Frame Electro-mechanical trip unit overview
In Thermal Ir Magnetic Im Neutral Protection
(A) pick-up band 1.05 - 1.3 Ir pick-up band ± 20% Im
Type Subtype Applicable for breaker types min (A) max (A) min (A) max (A) 4P4T 4P 3.5T 4P3T
25 20 25 200 =Ir
32 26 32 256 =Ir
Fixed
40 32 40 320 =Ir
8 x In
50 40 50 400 =Ir
adjustable
Not protected
LTM TA N H L FE160 63 50 63 504 =Ir =Ir/2
0.8-1xIn
80 64 80 400 800 =Ir =Ir/2
100 80 100 500 1000 =Ir =Ir/2
125 100 125 625 1250 =Ir =Ir/2
160 128 160 adjustable 800 1600 =Ir =Ir/2
125 100 125 5-10 In 625 1250
160 adjustable 128 160 800 1600
V FE250
200 0.8-1xIn 160 200 1000 2000
250 200 250 1250 2500
100 80 100 500 1000 =Ir =Ir/2
adjustable adjustable
Not protected
FE160 125 100 125 625 1250 =Ir =Ir/2
0.8-1xIn 5-10 In
160 128 160 800 1600 =Ir =Ir/2
LTMD TD N H L 125 100 125 625 1250 =Ir =Ir/2
FE frame
160 adjustable 128 160 adjustable 800 1600 =Ir =Ir/2
FE250
200 0.8-1xIn 160 200 5-10 In 1000 2000 =Ir =Ir/2
250 200 250 1250 2500 =Ir =Ir/2
100 60 100 300 400 =Ir =Ir/2
adjustable
Not protected
125 100 125 480 625 =Ir =Ir/2
FE160 0.8-1xIn
160 128 160 375 800 =Ir =Ir/2
adjustable
GTM TG N H L 125 100 125 375 625 =Ir =Ir/2
3-5 In
160 adjustable 128 160 480 800 =Ir =Ir/2
FE250 200 0.8-1xIn 160 200 600 1000 =Ir =Ir/2
250 200 250 750 1250 =Ir =Ir/2
50 500 750
80 800 1200 Intro
Not protected
FE160
100 1000 1500
Mag. 125 adjustable 1250 1875
MO N H L No protection
Break™ 160 10-15 In 1600 2400
160 1600 2400
FE250
200
250
2000 3000
2500 3750
A
FE160 160
Y Y No protection
FE250 250
D
Depicted is the LTMD type
B.7
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Time Current Curves
FE frame
Breaker FE160 LTM 25 & 32A Breaker FE160 LTM 40, 50 & 63A
10000 10000
Influence of current limitation Influence of current limitation
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
100 100
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
1000 Set at 0.8 x In 1000 Set at 0.8 x In
Ir=40, 50 or 63A
1 1
10 100 10 100
X Nominal Current In X Nominal Current In
Set at 1 x In Set at 1 x In
Ir=20 or 25A Ir=32, 40 or 50A
100 100
Trip Units
10 10
1 1
LTM type
Fixed at
LTM type 8 x In
Fixed at
8 x In
Intro
0,1 0,1
A
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
B
0,001 0,001
0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00 0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00
X Nominal Current In X Nominal Current In
Breaker FE160 LTM 80, 100, 125 & 160A Breaker FE160 GTM 100, 125 & 160A
C 10000
Influence of current limitation
10000
Influence of current limitation
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
100 100
D
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
E 100 100
F 10 10
G 1 1 GTM type
Adjustable
LTM type 3 - 5 x In
Adjustable
5 - 10 x In
X 0,1 0,1
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,001 0,001
0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00 0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00
X Nominal Current In X Nominal Current In
B.8
Record Plus
Time Current Curves
Breaker FE160 LTMD 100, 125 & 160A Breaker FE250 LTMD 125, 160, 200 & 250A
10000 10000
Influence of current limitation Influence of current limitation
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
100 100
Millisec (mS) 10 10
Millisec (mS)
1000 Set at 0.8 x In 1000 Set at 0.8 x In
Ir=80, 100 or 128A Ir=100,125,160 or 200A
1 1
10 100 10 100
X Nominal Current In X Nominal Current In
Set at 1 x In Set at 1 x In
Ir=100, 125 or 160A Ir=125,160,200 or 250A
100 100
FE frame
10 10
1 1
Intro
0,1 0,1
5 - 10 x In 5 - 10 x In
A
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
B
0,001 0,001
0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00 0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00
X Nominal Current In X Nominal Current In
Breaker FE250 GTM 125, 160, 200 & 250A Breaker FE250 LTM 125, 160, 200 & 250A
10000
Influence of current limitation
10000
Influence of current limitation
C
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
100 100
D
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
100 100 E
10 10
F
1 1
G
GTM type
Adjustable LTMD type
0,1
3 - 5 x In
0,1 Adjustable
5 - 10 x In X
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,001 0,001
0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00 0,10 1,00 10,00 100,00
X Nominal Current In X Nominal Current In
B.9
Record Plus
Time Current Curves
FE frame
Breaker FE160 Mag Break 50, 80, 100, 125 and 160A Breaker FE250 Mag Break 160, 200 & 250A
10000 10000
Influence of current limitation Influence of current limitation
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
100 100
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
1000 1000
1 1
10 100 10 100
X Nominal Current In (125A type depicted) X Nominal Current In (200A type depicted)
100 100
1 1
Intro
0,1 0,1
10 - 15 x In 10 - 15 x In
A
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
B
0,001 0,001
1,00 7.2 10,00 100,00 1,00 7.2 10,00 100,00
X Nominal Current In 125A type depicted X Nominal Current In (200A type depicted)
B.10
Record Plus
Electronic Trip Units
PremEon S range
Electronic trip units that offer sophisticated protective in mind and has been rigorously tested to cope with
functions and wide setting bands are standard protection harmonic currents, electro magnetic fields, inrush
devices for the FG400, FG630, FK800, FK1250 and currents and spikes, thus preventing phenomena as
FK1600 frame sizes. The FE frame can be equipped with incorrect current measurement and nuisance tripping.
interchangeable trip units offering a choice of the The devices exist in a number of performance tiers,
electronic or the electro-mechanical device. the PremEon S device for the FE and FG frame sizes,
Each electronic device has been designed with the the SMR 2 for the FG frame size and the SMR1e, 1s
abnormalities of modern low voltage distribution circuits and 1g types for the FK frame size.
PremEon S
PremEon S
PremEon S is an interchangeable electronic PremEon together with the unique
trip unit designed to offer uncompromising 1500,000
selective and current limiting line of
reliability in all network environments. Record Plus line circuit breakers offer
150,000
0,015
ping currents and the associated time
Designed to fit the Record Plus line of moulded 10
Amperes
100 1.000 10.000 100.000
spans to a minimum.
case circuit breakers, the devices are available as
3 or 4 pole units in a current range of 7 to 630A. The result as depicted in the time current curve: selectivity A
up to 10,000A between a upstream breaker set at 180A
Each standard unit has between two and and a downstream breaker set at 145A.
four overcurrent protection devices:
• An overload protection (LT) with a range of PremEon makes selectivity possible between downstream B
0.3 to 1 times the chosen trip unit rating(1). and upstream devices with a ratio between settings of 1.25.
375 400
320
350 425
450
Each of the possible 15 positions has a
C
280
250
475
500
rating mentioned in Amps. Selectivity on higher currents is assured by the unique
225
180 600
550 •A delayed short-circuit protection (ST) selective and current limiting properties of the implement-
LT=Ir[A] 630
with a wide setting band of 2 to 13(2) ed Record Plus FG630 (set at 180A) and FE160 (set at 145A)
times the LT device setting or Ir value. circuit breakers.
0.8
2
I T OFF I T ON
2 A fixed time setting per breaker size is D
0.7
0.9 300
400 400
5.0 6.0 300 applied. Integrated test kit
0.6 4.0 7.0
1.03.0
200
8.0
200
• A selective instantaneous device (I) set
Simply connect a standard
at a fixed value of 14(2) times the chosen mobile phone charger(3)
0.5 100 100
0.4
OFF
GF .. x Ir = Ig
2.5 40 40
9.0
2.0GFD10[ms]
ST..x Ir = Im trip unit rating, using waveform recog- to the micro USB port and
E
nition to assure selectivity. the "TEST" button goes
• An optional ground fault protection live. Depress it and it
2
I T OFF I T ON
2
device (GF) (residual principle) can be checks the full electronic F
0.7 0.8 400 400 set from 0.4 to 1 times the chosen trip circuit and then trips the
300
0.6
0.9 300
200 200
unit rating and be used with multiple connected breaker.
delay and/or I2T settings.
1.0
G
0.5 100 100
OFF 40 40
0.4
GF .. x Ir = Ig GFD [ms] Integrated "TEST" function that only needs a USB phone charger.
Each device is equipped with a LED
indicator that flashes when the current The USB port also functions as a data access port,
reaches 0.95 times Ir and illuminates
constantly when an overload trip is
allowing the user to verify the breaker settings.
The data are covering last 10 fault occurrences and
X
Pickup/Error
imminent (at 1.05 times Ir). The electron- waveform data of the last event(4). In this configuration,
ics also continuously perform self diag- the PC powers the trip unit (charger no longer needed).
nostics and warn the user of any defect
by the LED indicator. Prepared for the future
PremEon S is the first of a new generation of Record
An integrated temperature sensor prevents the electronic Plus trip units. They are interchangeable, designed to
components from reaching temperatures that could dam- allow for future upgrades and have a user definable
age the breaker or it's surroundings. neutral protection (4 pole devices only).
(1) Version without LT protection is available. (3) To IEC 62684 - Standard for mobile phone chargers
(2) For FG630 630A: 2-10 x Ir and 11 x In (4) Software available on request.
B.11
Record Plus
PremEon range
Not protected
63 126 819 882 = Ir = Ir/2(1)
FE160
125 250 1625 1750 = Ir = Ir/2(1)
PremEon S 2-13 x In Fixed
V N H L 160 No Protection 320 2080 2240 = Ir = Ir/2(1)
ST and I 10 steps 14 x In
125 250 1625 1750 = Ir = Ir/2(1)
FE250 160 320 2080 2240 = Ir = Ir/2(1)
Trip Units
PremEon S GF
LT, ST, I V N H L
Intro and GF
pick-up band ±10% Ig
Ir setting min (A) max (A)
25 10 25
63 25.2 63
FE160
125 50 125
A 160
250
64
50
160
125
FE250 160 64 160
250 100 250
Not protected
250 500 3250 = Ir = Ir/2(1)
FG400 2-13 x In Fixed
PremEon S 400 800 5200 = Ir = Ir/2(1)
N H L No Protection 10 steps 14 x In
ST and I 400 800 5200 = Ir = Ir/2(1)
FG630
500 2-10 x In 1000 5000 Fixed = Ir = Ir/2(1)
E 250 80 250
10 steps
160 3250
11 x In
= Ir = Ir/2(1)
FG400 2-13 x Ir Fixed
400 0.3-1 x In 125 400 250 5200 = Ir = Ir/2(1)
10 steps 14 x In
400 16 steps 125 400 250 5200 = Ir = Ir/2(1)
FG630
630 180 630 2-10 x Ir 360 6300 Fixed = Ir = Ir/2(1)
F 10 steps 11 x In
PremEon S GF
N H L
LT, ST, I and GF pick-up band ±10% Ig
Ir setting min (A) max (A)
G FG400
250
0.4-1 x In
100 250
400 160 400
16 steps
400 160 400
FG630
630 252 630
X (1) When the neutral setting is set at 50% and the LT setting is less than 0.56xIn, the trip unit will use 0.28xIn as the minimum GF value.
B.12
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Time Current Curves
FE and FG frame
5000 5000
Curve with all Curve with all
settings at settings at
lowest value. lowest value.
50 50
GF curve with GF curve with
current and time current and time
settings at highest settings at highest
value. ( I2t ON) Class 10 value. ( I2t ON) Class 10
5 5
0,5 0,5
Intro
0,05 0,05
A
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,005 0,005
0,1 1
X sensor rating (25, 63, 125 or 160A)
7.2
10 100 0,1 1
X sensor rating (125, 160 or 250A)
7.2
10 100
B
Breaker FG400 and FG630 - ETU PremEon, sensor 250 or 400A Breaker FG630 - ETU PremEon, sensor 630A
C
5000 5000
Curve with all Curve with all
settings at settings at
lowest value. lowest value.
GF curve with
current and time
GF curve with
current and time G
settings at lowest settings at lowest
value. (I2t OFF) value. (I2t OFF)
0,5 0,5
0,05 0,05
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,005 0,005
0,1 1 7.2
10 100 0,1 1 7.2
10 100
X sensor rating (250 or 400A) X sensor rating (630A)
B.13
Record Plus
Electronic Trip Units All SMR2 trip units have a built-in temperature sensor
that trips the breaker at temperatures above 90°C. It
thus prevents the breaker and electrical components in
SMR2 range its immediate vicinity from overheating. The SMR2 is
also equipped with a so called thermal memory device.
This memory tracks overheating even after the device
The SMR2 is an electronic trip unit offering a fixed has tripped and prevents the breaker from being
set of sophisticated protective functions that can switched whilst its environment is still at a too high
be extended at will by the addition of seperately temperature.
available modules. Designed for use with the FG400
and FG630 frame sizes the device has a fixed set of Short-circuit Protection ST (short time)
3 protective functions allowing a selective and fully Offerering a selective protection against low value
adjustable protection against Overloads (LT) and short-circuits the Short Time protection is settable from
short-circuits (ST and I). 1.5 to 12(2) x the adjusted LT protection (Ir). The device
Both the LT and ST protection can be set to can be set to five time setting bands (STD), this allowing
different time settings or bands (LTD and STD) selectivity between different breaker sizes.
whilst the ST device can be switched to a energy The STD device can be set to an 'energy curve mode'.
protection mode (I2t). This mode changes the fixed delay and reaction time
Trip Units
The SMR2 uses rating plugs that give the user the value of the device, when the set current level is
flexibility to make a last minute choice in the reached, into a reaction time that depends on the
required current rating, protected poles or energy flowing in the circuit.
protection band.
A 24V DC auxiliary supply can be connected to the trip Short-circuit Protection I (instantaneous)
unit via the contact module. This enabling all modules Offerering a protection against short-circuits the
to be used to their full capacity and allowing the use Instantaneous protection is settable from 2 to 13(3) x
the chosen sensor rating.
Intro of the ZSI function (if installed in the trip unit).
(1) Normaly supplied with two rating plugs, each with a setting range of 0.64-1.
(2) Some types limited to 10 x
(3) Some types limited to 11 x
B.14
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SMR2 range
Each SMR 2 device has three plug in elements of Adjustable rating plug
which at least two are needed to allow the device to An SMR2 rating plug has two setting knobs. The first
work properly. is used for the setting of the overload current device
1) A rating plug is plugged into the jack at the top left (LT) and has a setting range of 0.625 to 1 x the
of the device. Without rating plug the SMR2 device will chosen rating over 16 setpoints. The settings on the
not provide any circuit protection and the breaker will devices are in current values thus avoiding the use of
trip immediatley. complicated multipliers. The second knob is used to
2) A battery(1) module (supplied with trip unit) needs to set the time delay band of the overload protection
SMR2 - FG frame
placed in the appropiate module this to power the (LTD) and has 6 possible time settings.
thermal memory within the trip unit when the breaker Each trip unit size can be
has tripped. If not installed the thermal memory equipped with one of two
function is disabled. The battery module also enhances available adjustable rating
the functionality of the Trip Reason Indicator Module. plug types.
The third, and optional, plug in module is: There is a version of the trip
3) An Extension module providing extra functionality unit without rating plug and one in which the two
and/or features. A standard SMR2 is supplied with a rating plug types are included. For 4pole trip units
blank non function module. the rating plugs exist in 3 and 4pole protected
versions with a choice in neutral rating between 50
or 100% of the phase value.
Intro
FG Frame Electronic trip unit overview
In LT ST I Neutral Protection
(A) pick-up band 1.05-1.2 Ir pick-up band ±20% Ist pick-up band ±10% Ii A
Ir setting min (A) max (A) Ist setting min (A) max (A) Ii setting min (A) max (A) 4P4T 4P 3TN 4P3T
160 100 160 150 1920 = Ir = Ir/2
500 3250
250 160 250 1.5-12 Ir 240 3000 2-13 Ict = Ir = Ir/2
0.4-1 In
B
Not protected
FG400 350
32 steps
250 350 10 steps 500 3500 10 steps 700 4550 = Ir = Ir/2
SMR2 + 1.5-10 Ir 2-11 Ict
400 utilising 250 400 375 4000 750 4400 = Ir = Ir/2
adjustable N H L 10 steps 10 steps
two
rating plug 400 250 400 1.5-12 Ir 375 4800 2-13 Ict = Ir = Ir/2
rating 1000 6500
500 400 500 10 steps 600 6000 10 steps = Ir = Ir/2
FG630 plugs
630 400 630
1.5-10 Ir
10 steps
600 6300
2-11 Ict
10 steps
1260 6930 = Ir = Ir/2 C
LTD, Line no phase loss STD Standard
Setting(1) min max Setting min max
(sec.) (sec.) (sec.) (sec.) D
1.25 1 1.5 0.04 0.036 0.07
2.5 1.5 3 0.12 0.108 0.16
5 3 5 0.21 0.190 0.26
10 6 10 0.31 0.280 0.37
LTD, Motor with phase 0.42 0.380 0.49 E
loss protection(1) -OR- I2T
20 10 14 (see trip
30(2) 14 20 curves)
Batteria
On switching to Motor Protection a phase loss protection is initiated. (1) Expected life span under normal circumstances three to five years.
Do not use for line protection. Replacement type 2 x BR1220 or equivalent.
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SMR2 range
Modules Ground fault Protection
Each SMR2 device can be equipped with two plug-in Load shedding across two channels
elements, a rating plug and an extension module. The Trip Reason indicators
extension modules are simple plug-in devices that allow Communication (modbus RTu)
the user to enhance the SMR2 as a protective device or Each module has a low level electronic output that can
to add in extra functional features. There is a range of be channeled through the communication bus (when
functional modules each adding two functions to the present) or in some cases trigger a 1A/250 Volt change-
device. this allows an SMR 2 to be equipped with: over contact placed in an external contact module
containing four contacts (type FAMECM).
Trip Units
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Zone Selective Interlock Module FAMGFT2
A device that allows the user to achieve selectivity A combination of the Ground Fault
combined with the fastest possible fault reaction time. protection and the Trip Reason indi-
When the ZSI is active the SMR2 trip unit will always cators.
trip the breaker as quickly as possible, ignoring the
time delays set by means of the STD or GFD devices.
However, when a ZSI signal is received from a down-
stream breaker equipped with an SMR2, the STD or GFD Module FAMSM2
of the upstream SMR2 device revert to wherever the A combination of the load shedding
adjustment is set. device and the communication
option.
With standard cables the distance between breakers is
a maximum of 30 meters. The use of shielded cables
allows the distance between breakers to be increased
SMR2 - FG frame
to 1 km. A maximum of five SMR2 trip units can be Module FAMST2
linked in this manner. A combination of the load shedding
device and the Trip Reason
The ZSI option requires a 24V DC auxiliary supply. Indicators.
One FAMECM module connected with one of the
b reakers in the ZSI loop can be used. The FAMECM
needs then connected to an auxiliary supply of 24V DC.
When the breaker is equipped with a "COM" option Module FAMMT2
the ZSI status signal is also available on the A combination of the comunication
communication output. option and the Trip Reason
Indicators.
Intro
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Time Current Curves
FG400 and FG630
Electronic Trip Unit SMR2
Breaker with SMR2 FG400 Ict = 250A & FG630 Ict 400A page 1/2 Breaker with SMR2 FG400 Ict = 250A & FG630 Ict 400A page 2/2
10000 10000
2 hr. Influence of current limitation
2 hr. Influence of current limitation
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
Rating plug 1 set at 1 x sensor 100
Rating plug 1 set at 1 x sensor 100
rating (Ir=250 or 400A). rating (Ir=250 or 400A).
Ist set a 13 x Ir, Ii set at 14 x Is Ist set a 13 x Ir, Ii set at 14 x Is
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
1000 1000
Rating plug 2 set at 0.4 x sensor 1 Rating plug 2 set at 0.4 x sensor 1
rating (Ir=100 or 160A). 10 100 rating (Ir=100 or 160A). 10 100
Ist set a 13 x Ir, Ii set at 14 x Is X Sensor Rating (Ict=250 or 400A) Ist set a 13 x Ir, Ii set at 14 x Is X Sensor Rating (Ict=250 or 400A)
LTD set at Class 1.25 LTD set at Class 1.25
100 100
Trip Units
10 10
STD bands 0.04, 0.21 & 0.42 STD bands 0.04, 0.12 & 0.31
I2t ON I2t ON
1 1
0,1 0,1
Intro
STD bands 0.04, 0.21 & 0.42 STD bands 0.04, 0.12 & 0.31
I2t OFF I2t OFF
0,01 0,01
A
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,001 0,001
B 0,1
X sensor rating (Ict=250 or 400A)
1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0 0,1
X sensor rating (Ict=250 or 400A)
1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0
Breaker with SMR2 FG400 Ict = 400A & FG630 Ict 630A page 1/2 Breaker with SMR2 FG400 Ict = 400A & FG630 Ict 630A page 2/2
C 10000
2 hr. Influence of current limitation
10000
2 hr. Influence of current limitation
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
Rating plug 1 set at 1 x sensor Rating plug 1 set at 1 x sensor 100
100
rating (Ir=400 or 630A). rating (Ir=400 or 630A).
Ist set a 10 x Ir, Ii set at 11 x Is Ist set a 10 x Ir, Ii set at 11 x Is
D
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
1000 1000
Rating plug 2 set at 0.4 x sensor 1 Rating plug 2 set at 0.4 x sensor 1
rating (Ir=160 or 250A). 10 100 rating (Ir=160 or 250A). 10 100
Ist set a 10 x Ir, Ii set at 11 x Is X Sensor Rating (Ict=250 or 400A) Ist set a 10 x Ir, Ii set at 11 x Is X Sensor Rating (Ict=250 or 400A)
LTD set at Class 1.25 LTD set at Class 1.25
E 100 100
F 10 10
STD bands 0.04, 0.21 & 0.42 STD bands 0.04, 0.12 & 0.31
I2t ON I2t ON
G 1 1
X 0,1 0,1
STD bands 0.04, 0.21 & 0.42 STD bands 0.04, 0.22 & 0.31
I2t OFF I2t OFF
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,001 0,001
0,1 1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0 0,1 1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0
X sensor rating (Ict=250 or 400A) X sensor rating (Ict=250 or 400A)
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Time Current Curves
Breaker with SMR2 FG400 Ict = 350A & FG630 Ict 500A page 1/2 Breaker with SMR2 FG400 Ict = 350A & FG630 Ict 500A page 2/2
10000 10000
2 hr. Influence of current limitation
2 hr. Influence of current limitation
on maximum tripping time on maximum tripping time
Rating plug 1 set at 1 x sensor 100
Rating plug 1 set at 1 x sensor 100
rating (Ir=350 or 500A). rating (Ir=350 or 500A).
Ist set a 13 x Ir, Ii set at 14 x Is Ist set a 13 x Ir, Ii set at 14 x Is
10 10
Millisec (mS)
Millisec (mS)
1000 1000
Rating plug 2 set at 0.5 x sensor 1 Rating plug 2 set at 0.5 x sensor 1
rating (Ir=160 or 250A). 10 100 rating (Ir=160 or 250A). 10 100
Ist set a 13 x Ir, Ii set at 14 x Is X Sensor Rating (Ict=350 or 500A) Ist set a 13 x Ir, Ii set at 14 x Is X Sensor Rating (Ict=350 or 500A)
LTD set at Class 1.25 LTD set at Class 1.25
SMR2 - FG frame
100 100
10 10
STD bands 0.04, 0.21 & 0.42 STD bands 0.04, 0.12 & 0.31
I2t ON I2t ON
1 1
0,1 0,1
Intro
STD bands 0.04, 0.21 & 0.42 STD bands 0.04, 0.12 & 0.31
I2t OFF I2t OFF
0,01 0,01
A
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,001 0,001
0,1
X sensor rating (Ict=350 or 500A)
1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0 0,1
X sensor rating (Ict=350 or 500A)
1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0
B
Breaker FG400 - FG630 Ground Fault Breaker FG SMR2 Load shedding module R channel 1 & 2
100 1000
C
E
Channel 1 - Set at 1 x Ir
Bands with LTD set to
I2t OFF=continous line Class 30
I2t ON band=dotted line Class 20
Class 10
Class 5
Class 2.5
Class 1.25
Reset Band
(10 seconds
F
with no signal
1 10
0,1 1 ST set at 10 x
X
STD set at 410ms
0,01 0,1
0,1 1 10 0,1 1 10 100
X Sensor Rating Is X Trip unit rating In
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Record Plus
Electronic trip units
Non inter changeable electronic Trip Units designed to This easy-to-use trip unit with overload and selective
allow the user to conveniently tailor the protection short-circuit protection is equipped with an overload sig-
device to match individual circuit requirements. The nalling option and has a built-in temperature sensor to
available options include adjustable overload pickup prevent the breaker and electrical components in its
values, overload trip time characteristics, short time pick- immediate vicinity from overheating. The 4 pole units are
up circuit values, short time delay circuit trip times and equipped with a switchable neutral protection option,
energy values. The trip unit can be equipped with a allowing the user to set the neutral at 0.50 or 100% of
ground-fault protection and provides a flexible solution the phase ratings.
to all protection scenarios.
Overload Protection (LT or Long Time) trips the breaker when a short circuit is detected of a value
Trip Units
Designed to meet the newest IEC 60 364 installation regula- exceeding the capabilities of the breaker in which it is installed
tions all variants can trip the breaker with 5 seconds at 8 and initiates a current limiting interruption of the fault.
times the LT setting (Ir). The SMR1e is supplied with this 5
second time band whilst the SMR1s and g variants have 4 This device once combined with unique current limiting pro-
selectable time bands that trip the breaker within 5, 10, 20 peties of the downsteam Record Plus breaker provide a high
or 30 seconds. The device is adjustable from 0.4 to 1 x the level of Selectivity whilst maintaining Current Limitation.
breaker (In) or Ict rating in 9 steps.
Intro All SM1e, s or g trip units have LED's indicating that the Trip
Ground Fault Protection (GF)
Designed for protection under fault conditions the ground
unit has powered up (green) and a second LED that provides fault device measures the vectorial sum of the three phase
information on a imminent tripping event. This LED flashes current and, if procent, that of the neutral conductor if the
A at three times a second when the current reaches 95% of sum of these values exceeds the set current thresholds for
the breaker setting (Ir) and will remain fully lit when 105% of a period of time greater than the set time delay, the
this values is reached. If the temperature in the electronic breaker is tripped.
circuits reaches 75 degrees centigrade both LED's light up The Ground Fault protection option is adjustable from
B simultaneously whilst a trip is initiated once the tempera- 0.2 to 1 x the chosen breaker rating (Ict) in 9 steps. The user
ture exceeds a 90 degree centigrade limit. can also define one of 4 delay time bands (GFD) designed
to allow selectivity between different sensor ratings.
C A third LED located in the vicinity of the LT setting knob indi- The groundfault device is available in the SMR1g trip unit type.
cates a breaker trip on an overload event.
Zone Selective Interlock
A device that allows the user to achieve selectivity
D combined with the fastest possible fault reaction time. With
connected ZSI the SMR1s and SMR1g trip unit will always
trip the breaker as quickly as possible, ignoring the time
E delays set by means of the STD or GFD devices. However
when a ZSI signal is recieved from a downstream breaker
equipped with an SMR1 s, 1g or 2 the STD or GFD of the
upstream device are reset to the previously ignored original
F Timed Short Cicuit Protection (ST or Short Time) GFD and STD timings. The Ground Fault and Short Time Zone
Offering a selective protection against low value short- Selective Interlock signals are shared on one in/out put .
circuits the Short Time protection is settable from 1.5 to 10 x The device only works when auxiliary power is present and
the adjusted LT protection (Ir). operates up to a distance between breakers of 1 kilometer.
G The SMR1e has a fixed time band of 100 millisecond's. The use of shielded cable is required. A maximum of five
A setting that allows discrimination with downstream FG SMR 1s, g or SMR2 trip units can be linked in this manner.
devices. (not available in the SMR1e)
X Tthe SMR1s and g variants have a choice of four time
setting bands (STD), designed to allow selectivity between Connection of trip unit
different breaker sizes. Here the STD device can be set to an Each SMR1s and G
'energy curve mode' that changes the reaction of the device Trip Unit has a con-
from a fixed delay and reaction time value when the set nector located on
current level is reached to a reaction time that depends on the right side of the
the energy flowing in the circuit. breaker. This connector is normally hidden behind a break-
away cover and is required to connect the following:
HIOSC Tripping Device (If setting) Auxiliary power supply (24V DC), ZSI in and out,
All Record Plus devices are equipped with a HIOSC (hi set long time pre-alarm signal, connection of external CT for
Instantaneous) protection device. This device mechanically 4 pole groundfault on three pole breakers.
B.20
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SMR1e, s and g Range
Trip Units are available in 4 ratings and 3 different In order to verify the correct operation of the breaker an
versions depending on the frame rating and the Trip Unit a PC based software packge is available.
chosen functionality.
FK800 frame size 50/60 Hz 800A We strongly recommend the use of this option.
FK1250 frame size 50/60 Hz 1000 and 1250A
FK1600 frame size at 50/60Hz 1600A
SMR1 - FK frame
FK800, FK1250 and FK1600 breakers - Electronic trip unit overview
FK Frame Electronic trip unit overview
In LT ST Neutral Protection
(A) pick-up band 1.05 - 1.3 Ir pick-up band ± 20% Im Switchable type
Ir setting min (A) max (A) Im setting min (A) max (A) 4P4T 4P 3TN 4P3T
FK800 800 320 800 480 8000 =Ir =Ir/2
protected
FK1250 1000 0.4-1 x In 400 1000 1.5-10 Ir 600 10000 =Ir =Ir/2
Not
SMR 1e N H L
1250 in 9 steps 500 1250 in 9 steps 750 12500 =Ir =Ir/2
FK1600 1600 640 1600 960 16000 =Ir =Ir/2
In LT ST Neutral Protection
(A) pick-up band 1.05 - 1.3 Ir pick-up band ± 20% Im Switchable type
Ir setting min (A) max (A) Im setting min (A) max (A) 4P4T 4P 3TN 4P3T
FK800 800 320 800 480 8000 =Ir =Ir/2
Intro
protected
FK1250 1000 400 1000 1.5-10 Ir 600 10000 =Ir =Ir/2
Not
1250 500 1250 in 9 steps 750 12500 =Ir =Ir/2
FK1600 1600 640 1600 960 16000 =Ir =Ir/2
LTD(1) STD(2)
SMR 1s N H Setting min max Setting min max A
(sec.) (sec.) (sec.) (sec.)
5 4 6 0 0.015 0.05
10 8 12 0.1 0.095 0.17
20
30
16
24
24
36
0.2
0.3
0.175
0.255
0.29
0.41 B
In LT ST Neutral Protection
(A) pick-up band 1.05 - 1.3 Ir pick-up band ± 20% Im Switchable type
FK800 800
Ir setting min (A)
20
max (A) Im setting min (A)
800 480
max (A)
8000
4P4T
=Ir
4P 3TN
=Ir/2
4P3T
C
protected
FK1250 1000 0.4-1 x In 400 1000 1.5-10 Ir 600 10000 =Ir =Ir/2
1250 in 9 steps 500 1250 in 9 steps 750 12500 =Ir =Ir/2 Not
FK1600 1600 640 1600 960 16000 =Ir =Ir/2
Setting
LTD(1)
min max
STD(2)
Setting min max
D
(sec.) (sec.) (sec.) (sec.)
5 4 6 0 0.015 0.05
SMR 1g N H
10
20
8
16
12
24
0.1
0.2
0.095
0.175
0.17
0.29 E
30 24 36 0.3 0.255 0.41
In GF GFD(2)
(A) pick-up band ± 20% Ig Setting min max
Ig setting min (A) max (A) (sec.) (sec.) F
FK800 800 160 800 0 0.015 0.05
FK1250 1000 0.2-1 x In 200 1000 0.1 0.095 0.17
1250 in 9 steps 250 1250 0.2 0.175 0.29
FK1600 1600 320 1600 0.3 0.255 0.41
G
(1) At 7.2 x Ir: Min. is minimum settable delay: Max: Is maximum total tripping time.
(2) At set value: Min. is minimum settable delay: Max: Is maximum total tripping time.
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Time Current Curves
FK800 - FK1600
Trip Units SMR1e, s and g
Breaker FK1600 Ict = 1600A & FK800 Ict = 800A SMR1e Breaker FK1250 Ict = 1250A & FK1250 Ict = 1000A SMR1e
10000 10000
2 hr. 2 hr.
Set at 1 x sensor rating Set at 1 x sensor rating
Ir=800 or 1600A Ir=1000 or 1250A
Ist set a 10 x Ir. Ist set a 10 x Ir.
1000 1000
100 100
Trip Units
10 10
1 1
0,1 0,1
1250A rating
0,01 0,01
A
Seconds (S)
Seconds (S)
0,001 0,001
B 0,1
X sensor rating (Ict=800 or 1600A)
1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0 0,1
X sensor rating (Ict=1000 or 1250A)
1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0
Breaker FK1600 Ict = 1600A & FK800 Ict = 800A SMR1s & g 1/2 Breaker FK1600 Ict = 1600A & FK800 Ict = 800A SMR1s & g 2/2
C 10000
2 hr.
Set at 1 x sensor rating
10000
2 hr.
Set at 1 x sensor rating
Ir=800 or 1600A Ir=800 or 1600A
Ltd=Class 30 Ltd=Class 30
Ist set a 10 x Ir. Ist set a 10 x Ir.
Std=300msec Std=300msec
D 1000 1000
E
Class 30 Class 30
100 Class 20 100 Class 20
Class 10 Class 10
Class 5 Class 5
F 10 10
G 1 1
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
0,001 0,001
0,1 1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0 0,1 1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0
X sensor rating (Ict=800 or 1600A) X sensor rating (Ict=1000 or 1250A)
B.22
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Time Current Curves
Breaker FK1250 Ict = 1250A & FK1250 = Ict = 1000A - SMR1s & g 1/2 Breaker FK1250 Ict = 1250A & FK1250 Ict = 1000A - SMR1s & g 2/2
10000 10000
2 hr. 2 hr.
Set at 1 x sensor rating Set at 1 x sensor rating
Ir=1000 or 1250A Ir=1000 or 1250A
Ltd=Class 30 Ltd=Class 30
Ist set a 10 x Ir. Ist set a 10 x Ir.
Std=300msec Std=300msec
1000 1000
SMR1 - FK frame
Std set at 0 LTD Delay bands Std set at 0.01 LTD Delay bands
Class 30 Class 30
100 Class 20 100 Class 20
Class 10 Class 10
Class 5 Class 5
10 10
1 1
0,01 0,01
Seconds (S)
I2t OFF
0,001 0,001
0,1
X sensor rating (Ict=1000 or 1250A)
1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0 0,1
X sensor rating (Ict=1000 or 1250A)
1,0 7.2 10,0 100,0
B
Breaker FK800 - FK1250 & FK1600 Ground Fault
100 C
F
1
0,1
X
Seconds (S)
0,01
0,1 1 10
X Sensor Rating Is
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Time Current Curves (continued)
FK800 - FK1250
Trip Units LTM
Breaker FK800 - LTM 630 & 800A Breaker FK1250 - LTM 1000 & 1250A
10000 10000
t(s) t(s)
100 100
1 1
Set at 5 x In Set at 5 x In
Set at 10 x In Set at 10 x In
0,1 0,1
Intro
0,01 0,01
A
Seconds (s)
Seconds (s)
0,001 0,001
1 10 100 1 10 100
x Nominal Current In x Nominal Current In
curve #1 = characteristic with cold start curve #1 = characteristic with cold start
curve #2 = characteristic with hot start curve #2 = characteristic with hot start
C
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Electronic Trip Units
Test kit for SMR2 devices (FAZ) Communication and contact module SMR2 (FAMECM)
Designed to test the This external DIN-rail
actuator trip unit mounted device with
combinations the modular dimensions is
device is plugged directly connected to the
into the test jack on SMR2 electronic trip unit.
the trip unit front It is a multi functional unit
face. Just remove acting as an interface
the test jack cover, between the breaker and the
insert and plug in communication network.
Trip units
the test device. To use the communication option the FAMECM module
Releasing the push requires an auxiliary supply of 24V DC.
button on the tester FAZ front should now initiate a trip
event. The tester requires a 9V battery type 6F22 and is The device is also equipped with four NC 1A/400V AC
also equipped with a battery status indicator. contacts that can provide the following outputs:
- Breaker trip reason
(Overload (LT) OR Short Circuit (ST/I)
Testing the SMR1e, s and g Trip Unit and FK Frame Breakers - Load shedding device contacts.
A PC based package Channel 1 AND Channel 2 Intro
is available designed
to test these combi-
nations. The use of
specific GE software A
and a PC connected
to the Trip Unit test
jack allows the user
to simulate a fault
B
event that should trip the breaker.
C
Rating plug tool SMR 2 (FAR)
A rating plug can be
removed by using two
small screwdrivers.
D
In case of repeated
removal the Record
Plus™ rating plug E
removal tool is
advised to enhance
the ease and safety
of this operation. F
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Trip units
(FE and FK frame). The unit is designed to protect the lines per frame size. The device is adjustable from 2 to 13(1)x
and/of loads present in standard circuits. the set LT current value. The unit is designed to protect
all circuit types and to offer a high level of discrimina-
LTMD - Line thermal magnetic, selective type tion with downstream devices.
This trip unit offers over-
load and short-circuit PremEon S - Selective electronic protection - S(I)
protection. The overload PremEon S S(I) This trip unit offers short-
Intro protection is adjustable
from 0.8 to 1 x the cho-
circuit protection only, the
device is adjustable from 2
sen rating whilst the to 13(1) x the chosen rating.
short-circuit protection is In order to prevent the pro-
A set at 10 x the chosen tection device (Circuit
rating (FD frame) or Breaker) from overheating,
adjustable from 5 to 10 x the current of the circuit
the chosen rating (FE frame). that it protects, needs to be
B The unit is designed to offer discrimination with limited (see dotted line).
downstream protection devices. It also protects the lines
and/of loads present in standard circuits. SMR2 - Enhanced Electronic Protection
C GTM - Line thermal magnetic
A trip unit designed to
offer a overload (LT) and
A trip unit de signed to short-circuit protection
offer overload and short- (ST). The overload
D circuit protection. protection is adjustable
The overload protection is from 0.4 to 1 x the chosen
adjustable from 0.8 to 1 x rating and has multiple
E the chosen rating whilst
the short-circuit protec-
protection bands (LTD).
The short-circuit
tion is set at about 4 x protection (ST) is adjusta-
the chosen rating (FD ble from 2 to 13 x the set
F frame) or adjustable from LT value and has multiple protection bands (STD).
2.5 to 5 x the chosen The short-circuit protection can also be set to an
rating (FE frame). Due to its low short-circuit current set- energy mode. The unit is designed to protect all circuit
ting the unit can be used to protect long cable runs or to types and to offer a high level of discrimination with
G provide generator protection. downstream devices. Different modules allow the user
to expand the device including groundfault, load
MO - Magnetic Only shedding and communications etc.
X This trip unit offers short-
circuit protection only, the
device is adjustable from 10
to 15 x the chosen rating. In
order to prevent the protec-
tion device (Circuit Breaker)
from overheating, the
current of the circuit that it
protects, needs to be limit-
ed. (see dotted line) The unit
is p
rimarily designed to be
used with thermal relays in motor protection circuits. (1) ST is adjustable from 2 to 10 x the set LT current value for frame FG 630A.
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