INSTRUCTIONS GEI-72697A, surenseoes cet-72697 CAPACITOR TRIP UNIT 0842C0571 G-1 0842C0571 G-2 HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL @ ELECTRIC PHILADELPHIA, PA.GEI-72697 Capacitor Trip Unit l| crecuyT BREAKER current ReaneR Tale cone ia BELAY CONTACT capac Tor RESisTOR Neon LAME poreNTiAL TPANSFORFER —recririen at Figs | Typical Connection Diagran for a Capacitor ircuit (For actual wiring, refer to Connec= shed with the device or breaker) x PonER suPPUY 25 esisvance 1006 RECTIFIERS ¥ NEOW LiGhT ‘500 RESISTANCE FR capacitor RESISTANCE, +— spor switch rae comRcurr Fig. 3 Connection Diagram a cower resistance SUPPLY 1008. $00 RECTIFIERS RESISTANCE y + NEON LIGHT ‘capaciTon Tre ea concur RESISTANCE FlG-2 CONNECTION DIAGRAM Fig. 2. Connection Diagran Figs 4 Capacitor Trip Device with Cover off. Used for Direct Tripping e Fig. | (3634912) e Fig. 2. (013848666) Fig. 3 (013848963) e Fig. % (8028588) e(8028689) cover CAPACITOR TRIP UNIT INTRODUCTION ‘The capacitor trip unit is a device designed for use in tripping the operating mechanism of an oil circuit breaker, its purpose being to provide sufficient electrical’ energy to operate the current trip coil of the mechanism. Its function, when a fault occurs, is to retain an electrical charge, butlt up during normal operation, for tripping the breaker even though the line voltage has dropped due to the fault, In order to insure reliable performance, the impact trip mechanism used in conjunction ‘with the capacitor trip unit must be properly adjusted, DESCRI ‘The capacitor trip unit consists of a capacitor, two diode rectifiers, a neon lamp, and a resistor. ‘The capacitor is of the pyranol type, which requires. a charging time in the capacitor’ trip circuit of approximately two cycles to accumulate sufficient energy for tripping the breaker. The function of For additional information on the {mpact trip mecha nism, see Instruction Book GET-9840, Each capacitor trip unit is carefully inspected and packed by workmen experienced in the proper handling and packing of electrical equipment. Im- mediately upon receipt, the device should be ex- amined for any damage’ sustained during shipment. Wf injury or rough handling is evident, a damage claim should be filed at once with the transportation company, and thenearest General Electric Apparatus Sales Office should be notified promptly. IPTION the rectifier is explained in the section on OPERA- TION. The neon lamp is used to indicate a charge on the capacitor, and is visisble through the device housing. ‘To complete the circuit a resistor and a protective device relay, mounted separately in the control circuit, are also required. OPERATION Fig. 1 shows 2 typical connection dlagram for @ capacitor trip circuit. When the line is in normal service the protective relay contacts are open and the capacitors are charged. The charge on the capacitors is obtained from the potential trans- former, which steps down the line voltage to 220 volts; a variation between 190 and 230 volts would be within the normal voltage range of the capacitor. When a fault occurs, the current transformer operates the protective’ relay, closing the relay contact, ‘This completes the circuit from the charged capacitor to the operating coil of the trip device, thereby energizing the coil to trip the Resumption of normal service in the line will recharge the capacitor in preparation for a sub- sequent operation. The block ang the restraint characteristics of the rectifier imposed by the resistor upon the These instructions do not purport fo cover ail details or variations in equipment nor to provide for neon lamp circuit are such as to limit dissipation of energy from the capacitor to a minimum, to insure reliable operation. ‘The duration of capacitor discharge depends, to some extent, upon the value of the charging voltage. For example, ifthe capaci- tors were charged by a 200 volt transformer potential, the transformer secondary couldbe shunted for 40 seconds and the capacitors would still supply sufficient energy to trip the breaker within that time, A. charging voltage of 150 volts could be shunted for 25 seconds and still trip the breaker, Connection diagram, Fig. 3, shows the capacitor trip device equipped with a discharge switch. When the switch is in the charge position, the unit is con- nected to the control circuit ready for service. When the switch is in the discharge position, the unit is disconnected from the line and a short circuit is placed on the capacitor to discharge it. Connection diagram, Fig. 2, shows the capacitor trip device with- futithe discharge switen, CAUTION: Be sure device is disconnected from the line and discharged before removing cover and working on device, ery contingency fo be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance, Should further information bo de or should porticuler problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purpotes, the matter sh bbe referred to the General Electric Company.GEI-72697 Capacitor Trip Unit RENEWAL PARTS It is recommended that sufficient renewal parts, be carried in stock to enable prompt replacement of worn, broken, or parts. A stock of such parts minimizes service interruptions caused by breakdowns, and saves time and expense. When ordering renewal parts, address the nearest Apparatus Sales Office of the General Electric Company giving the data shown on the capacitor trip unit’ nameplate. Also furnish a complete description of each part and the quantity ed. For recommended renewal parts, refer to ist below. CAT, NO. ‘DESCRIPTION 084200571 P4 Capacitor 084200571 P12 Rectifier 084200571 PT Neon Light 084200571 P11 Resistor, 25 Ohms 084200571 PS Resistor, 1000 Ohms 084200571 P10 Resistor, 500 Ohms 9.60 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA, PA. =