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Circuit Breaker - EATON
Circuit Breaker - EATON
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April 2016
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.0-3
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.1-1 24
Special Function Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-1
Application Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-1
Circuit Breaker Selection Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-1
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Enclosed Circuit Breaker (ECB) with
Arcflash Reduction Maintenance System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.5-1 26
Specifications
See Eaton’s Product Specification Guide, available on CD or on the Web. 27
CSI Format: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 2010
Molded-Case Circuit Breakers. . . . . . . . . Section 16475 Section 26 28 11
Electronic Trip Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 16904 Section 26 28 50
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Enclosed Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 16476 Section 26 28 16.11
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Molded-Case Circuit Breakers
Select trip Selective trip over full range of fault Selective trip over partial range of fault Selective trip over a smaller range of fault
30 short-time rating currents up to interrupting rating currents within the interrupting rating currents within the interrupting rating (low
(high short-time ratings) (medium short-time ratings). Typically short-time ratings). Typically 10–13 times
up to 35 kA the frame size
31 Operator type Types of operators: mechanically Types of operators: mechanically Types of operators: mechanically operated
operated and electrically operated operated and electrically operated over-center toggle or motor operator
two-step stored energy two-step stored energy
32 Closing speed 5-cycle closing for electrically 5-cycle closing for electrically Greater than 5-cycle closing for electrically
operated devices operated devices operated devices
Mounting Available in drawout construction Available in drawout construction Typically fixed-mounted but large frame
33 permitting racking to a distinct “test permitting racking to a distinct “test sizes may be available in drawout
position” and removal for maintenance position” and removal for maintenance construction
Interrupting rating Interrupting duty at 635 Vac: Interrupting duty at 508 Vac: Interrupting duty at 480 Vac:
34 42–100 kA and current limiting with 35–150 kA 22–100 kA without fuses and up
or without fuses up to 200 kA to 200 kA with integral fuses or for
current-limiting type
35 Current limiting Special current limiting types available
with or without fuses up to 200 kA
Special current limiting types available
without fuses up to 150 kA
Current limiting available with and without
fuses up to 200 kA
Relative cost Higher Medium Low
36 Available Small number of frame sizes available. Small number of frame sizes available. Large number of frame sizes available.
frame sizes Typical 800–6000 A Typical 800–6000 A Typical 100–2500 A
Maintenance Extensive maintenance possible on all Limited maintenance possible on larger Very limited maintenance possible on larger
37 frame sizes frame sizes frame sizes
Enclosure types Used in enclosures, MCCs, switchboards Used in enclosures, MCCs Used in enclosures, panelboards,
and switchgear and switchboards switchboards, MCCs and control panels
38 Series ratings Not available in series ratings Not available in series ratings Available in series ratings
Enclosed rating 100% continuous current rated in 80% continuous-current rated, unless 80% continuous-current rated, unless
its enclosure specifically stated to be rated 100% in specifically stated to be rated 100% in
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Standards ANSI/IEEE C37 NEMA AB1/AB3 NEMA AB1/AB3
UL 1066 UL 489 or UL 1066 UL 489
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General Description Time Current Curve Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-9
Circuit Breaker Components and Functions . . . . . 27.1-1 Selective Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-10
Electronic RMS Trip Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.1-2 Breaker Selection Table—100% Selective . . . . 27.3-14
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Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.1-7 Breaker Selection Table—0.1 Sec Selective . . 27.3-22
Special Function Circuit Breakers Arc Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-35 30
Molded-Case Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-1 Arcflash Reduction Maintenance System . . . . . . . 27.3-36
Motor Circuit Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-1 Unusual Environmental Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-37
Current Limiting Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-3 Reverse-Feed Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-38 31
100% Rated Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-5 Circuit Breaker Selection Data
Series Rated Breaker Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-8 Overview Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-1
High Instantaneous Breakers for QUICKLAG® Industrial Circuit Breakers . . . . . . 27.4-1 32
Selective Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-12 Series G Industrial Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . 27.4-4
Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-12 Series C Industrial Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . 27.4-5
AFCI Circuit Breakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-13
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Current Limiting Industrial Circuit Breakers. . . 27.4-6
DC Rated Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-14 Industrial Circuit Breakers in Assemblies. . . . . 27.4-7
400 Hz Breaker Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-16 Electronic Trip Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-8 34
HID Rated Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-19 Digitrip OPTIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-10
Lighting Control Solenoid Operated Breakers . . . 27.2-19 Individual Circuit Breaker Selection Data . . . . . . . 27.4-11
SWD Rated Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-19 QUICKLAG Industrial Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 27.4-11 35
HACR Rated Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-19 QUICKLAG Solenoid-Operated
Engine Generator Circuit Breakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-19 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-13
Mining Circuit Breakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-20 Series G Industrial Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . 27.4-19
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Naval/Marine Rated Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-20 Series C Industrial Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . 27.4-25
Welding Circuit Breakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2-20 Series G Breaker Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-33 37
Application Data Series C Breaker Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-34
Continuous Ampere Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-1 High Instantaneous Circuit Breaker
Circuit Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-1 for Selective Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-35 38
Interrupting Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-1 Motor Circuit Protectors (MCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-38
Circuit Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-2 Motor Protector Circuit Breaker (MPCB) . . . . . 27.4-40
Number of Poles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-2 Power Monitoring and Metering 39
Ground Fault Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-2 Module (PM3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-41
Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-44
Code Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-2
Current Limiting Modules and Breakers . . . . . 27.4-45
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Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-2
Feeder Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-2 Circuit Breaker Enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.4-50
Branch Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-2 Enclosed Circuit (ECB) with Arcflash Reduction 41
Circuit Breakers Not hp Rated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-3 Maintenance System
Motor Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-4 General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.5-1
Capacitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-6 Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.5-1 42
Transformers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.5-1
Slash Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-7 Standards and Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.5-1
Product Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.5-2 43
Cable Sizing/Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.3-8
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.5-3
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.5-3
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General Description Thermal trip action is achieved Trip unit adjustments are made by
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through the use of a bimetal heated by setting switches on the front of the trip
the load current. On a sustained over- unit or by programming the trip unit
General Circuit load, the bimetal will deflect, causing electronically.
Breaker Information the operating mechanism to trip. 23
Because bimetals are responsive to All electronic RMS trip breakers are
Eaton’s molded-case circuit breakers equipped with a manual push-to-trip
are designed to provide circuit the heat emitted by the current flow,
protection for low voltage distribution they allow a long-time delay on light mechanism. 24
systems. They are described by overloads, yet they have a fast 2. Operating Mechanism
NEMA as, “. . . a device for closing response on heavier overloads.
The function of the operating mecha- 25
and interrupting a circuit between Magnetic trip action is achieved through nism is to provide a means of opening
separable contacts under both normal the use of an electromagnet in series and closing the breaker contacts. All
and abnormal conditions,” and further-
more as, “. . . a breaker assembled
with the load current. This provides an mechanisms are of the quick-make,
quick-break type and are “trip free.”
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instantaneous tripping action when the
as an integral unit in a supporting current reaches a predetermined value. “Trip free” mechanisms are designed
and enclosing housing of insulating
material.” The NEC® describes them as,
Front-adjustable magnetic trip elements so that the contacts cannot be held 27
are supplied as standard on 250 A frame closed against an abnormal circuit
“A device designed to open and close circuit breakers and above (except 100 A condition and are sometimes referred
a circuit by non-automatic means, and
to open the circuit automatically on a
and 150 A magnetic only breakers), all to as an “overcenter toggle mechanism.” 28
other thermal-magnetic breakers have In addition to indicating whether the
predetermined overload of current, non-adjustable magnetic trip elements. breaker is “on” or “off,” the operating
without injury to itself when properly
applied within its rating.” Electronic RMS Trip Breakers
mechanism handle indicates when the 29
breaker is “tripped” by moving to a
So designed, Eaton circuit breakers Eaton electronic trip breakers are position midway between the extremes.
protect conductors against overloads generally applied for applications This distinct trip point is particularly 30
and conductors and connected where high levels of system coordina- advantageous where breakers are
apparatus, such as motors and tion are called for. Available from grouped, as in panelboard applications,
motor starters, against short circuits.
20–2500 A, today’s electronic trip because it clearly indicates the faulty 31
breakers can provide superior circuit. The operating mechanism
protection and coordination as well contains a positive on feature. In the
Circuit Breaker Components
and Functions
as system alarms and diagnostics,
monitoring and communications.
normal switching operation, the 32
handle of the circuit breaker will not
Being essentially high interrupting Both the overload trip action and the be capable of being left readily at or near
capacity switches with repetitive short-circuit trip action of breakers the off position when the main contacts 33
elements, Eaton circuit breakers with Digitrip electronic trip units are closed.
are comprised of three main are achieved by the use of current 3. Arc Extinguishers 34
functional components. These are: transformers and solid-state circuitry
1. Trip elements (thermal-magnetic The function of the DE-ION® arc
that monitors the current and initiates
or electronic) extinguisher is to confine, divide
tripping through a flux shunt trip
2. Operating mechanism when an overload or a short circuit
and extinguish the arc drawn between 35
3. Arc extinguishers opening breaker contacts. It consists of
is present. All multiple-pole circuit
specially shaped steel grids isolated
breakers have trip elements in each
1. Trip Elements
pole and a common trip bar. An
from each other and supported by an 36
The function of the trip element is to trip insulating housing. When the contacts
abnormal circuit condition in any
the operating mechanism in the event are opened, the arc drawn induces a
one pole will cause all poles to open
of a prolonged overload or short-circuit simultaneously.
magnetic field in the grids, which in 37
current. To accomplish this, a thermal- turn draws the arc from the contacts
magnetic trip action is provided. Electronic RMS trip breakers can and into the grids. The arc is thus split
include trip features such as: into a series of smaller arcs and the 38
Thermal-Magnetic Breakers heat generated is quickly dissipated
Eaton thermal-magnetic breakers are ■ Adjustable long-time pickup through the metal. These two actions
general purpose devices suitable for ■ Adjustable short-time pickup result in a rapid removal of ions from 39
the majority of breaker applications ■ Adjustable long delay time the arc, which hastens dielectric build-
and are considered the industry up between the contacts and results in
■ Adjustable short delay time
standard. Available from 15–800 A,
■ Adjustable instantaneous pickup
rapid extinction of the arc. 40
thermal-magnetic breakers provide
accurate reliable overload and short- ■ Adjustable ground fault pickup
circuit protection for conductors and ■ Adjustable ground fault delay time 41
connected apparatus. ■ Zone selective interlocking
■ Communications
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Table 27.1-1. The Digitrip Family of Low Voltage Electronic Trip Units
RMS 310 RMS 310+ RMS 510 OPTIM 550 RMS 610 RMS 810 RMS 910 OPTIM 1050 22
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rms sensing rms sensing rms sensing rms sensing rms sensing rms sensing rms sensing rms sensing
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5 functions 6 functions 9 functions 10 functions 9 functions 9 functions 9 functions 10 functions
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Front adjustable Front adjustable
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Front adjustable
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Programmable
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Front adjustable
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Front adjustable
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Front adjustable
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Programmable
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Optional display Zone selective Load monitoring Zone selective Zone selective Zone selective Zone selective
for diagnostics interlocking — interlocking interlocking interlocking interlocking
and load — Diagnostics — — — — 28
monitoring Diagnostics — Load monitoring Load monitoring Load monitoring Load monitoring
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interlocking 1
Zone selective
interlocking —
Diagnostics Diagnostics
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Diagnostics
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Diagnostics
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— Communications 1 Communications Communications Communications
Optional — — —
Arcflash Power and energy Power and energy Power and energy 30
Reduction monitoring monitoring monitoring
Maintenance — —
System™
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Harmonics Harmonics
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Optional features.
Additional Protection Features Trip Unit Overtemperature imposes a shorter delay time should 32
Digitrip electronic trip units can operate an additional overcurrent occur
Discriminator/Making Current Release reliably in ambient temperatures that before a sufficient cooldown period
Eaton’s Digitrip RMS electronic trip range from –20 °C to +85 °C. In the has elapsed. 33
units are designed and built with unlikely event that temperatures Thermal memory protects the
safety and reliability in mind, both to exceed this ambient, the trip unit has a distribution system from cumulative
protect the user and the equipment, as built-in overtemperature trip to protect overheating caused by repeated over- 34
well as to make sure the trip functions the trip unit should the temperature current conditions. OPTIM trip units
within its design parameters. By exceed these design parameters. allow this to be turned ON or OFF.
providing a discriminator circuit to
Thermal Memory
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Digitrip RMS 510, 610, 810 and 910 trip System Alarms
units, as well as to Digitrip OPTIM 550 Digitrip RMS and Digitrip OPTIM Digitrip RMS 610, 810 and 910
and 1050 trip units that do not have electronic trip units incorporate electronic trip units incorporate a 36
an instantaneous setting, the user is powered thermal memory, i.e., the high load alarm capability. Set at 85%
protected should a faulted circuit exist. units remember recent overcurrent of Ir, the alarm will be initiated once
The discriminator (or making current events that may have initiated the trip the load current exceeds 85% for 37
releases as it is often called) is set at timing sequence, and then returned to 40 seconds. Once this occurs, the
11 times the rating plug ampere rating nominal levels, halting the sequence HILD message will flash in the display
and is enabled for approximately the prior to trip initiation. In the event that window and the power/relay module 38
first 10 cycles of current flow. Should the current levels again exceed the will operate to send a remote signal.
a fault condition exist, the breaker will pickup set point within a few cycles of
trip with no intentional time delay on the original pickup, the unit’s memory Digitrip OPTIM electronic trip units 39
closing, protecting the user from a recalls the previous near trip and also offer a high load alarm capability
potentially unsafe condition. automatically imposes a shorter but with more flexibility. OPTIM trip
delay time. In effect, the unit treats units have a high load alarm that can 40
Instantaneous Override multiple time-related events as a be programmed to operate between
In addition to a discriminator, an single continuous event thereby 50% and 100% of Ir.
instantaneous override is present in preventing system damage due to
Digitrip OPTIM electronic trip units
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all molded-case and insulated-case cumulative overheating.
circuit breakers to provide additional incorporate a ground fault alarm
protection for the breaker. The As a further enhancement, the trip capability. Settings available for ground 42
instantaneous override is factory units incorporate an unpowered fault alarm are the same as for ground
set nominally just below the breaker thermal memory feature. In the event fault trip. Once a ground fault alarm
withstand rating. that current levels cause the breaker occurs, both local and remote signal 43
to trip and the breaker is immediately indication is available (OPTIM 550
reclosed, the trip unit remembers the is remote only).
previous overcurrent trip and again
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Ground Fault Setting:
300A Pickup
No Time Delay
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Number 3
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Figure 27.1-2. Zone Selective Interlocking
Fault 1 Fault 3
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The main breaker trip unit will initiate the trip instantaneously to clear the
37 the trip instantaneously. fault; and Zone 3 will send an interlock-
ing signal to the Zone 2 trip unit; and
Fault 2 Zone 2 will send an interlocking signal
The feeder breaker trip unit will initiate to Zone 1.
38 the trip instantaneously to clear the
fault; and Zone 2 will send an interlock- Zone 1 and Zone 2 trip units will
ing signal to the Zone 1 trip unit. The begin to time out, and in the event
39 Zone 1 trip unit will begin to time out, that the branch breaker in Zone 3
and in the event that the feeder would not clear the fault, the feeder
breaker in Zone 2 would not clear breaker in Zone 2 will clear the fault
40 the fault, the main breaker in Zone 1 in 0.3 seconds. Similarly, in the event
will clear the fault in 0.5 seconds. that the feeder breaker in Zone 2
would not clear the fault, the main
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in 0.5 seconds.
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Low Energy Shunt Trip With no voltage applied to the under- Key Interlock Kit (Lock Not Included)
22 Low energy shunt trip devices are voltage release mechanism, the circuit The key interlock is used to externally
designed to operate from low energy breaker contacts will not touch when a lock the circuit breaker handle in the
output signals from dedicated current closing operation is attempted. OFF position. When the key interlock is
23 sensors typically applied in ground locked, an extended deadbolt blocks
fault protection schemes. However, movement of the circuit breaker
with a proper control voltage source, handle. Uniquely coded keys are
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removable only with the deadbolt
conventional trip devices for special extended. Each coded key controls a
applications. Flux paths surrounding group of circuit breakers for a given
25 permanent magnets used in the shunt specific customer installation.
trip assembly hold a charged spring
poised in readiness to operate the The key interlock assembly consists
26 circuit breaker trip mechanism. When Undervoltage Release Mechanism
of a mounting kit and a purchaser
a 100 microfarad capacitor charged to supplied deadbolt lock. The mounting
kit comprises a mounting plate, which
27 28 Vdc is discharged through the shunt External Accessories is secured to the circuit breaker cover
trip coil, the resultant flux opposes the
Note: For a complete listing of available in either the left- or right-pole position;
permanent magnet flux field, which external accessories, see Volume 4—Circuit
releases the stored energy in the key interlock mounting hardware; and
28 spring to trip the circuit breaker. As
Protection Catalog, CA08100005E, Section 25. a wire seal. Specific mounting kits are
the circuit breaker resets, the reset required for individual key interlock
Non-Padlockable Handle Block types. (Field installation only.)
arm is actuated by the circuit breaker
29 handle, resetting the shunt trip. The
The nonlockable handle block secures
the circuit breaker handle in either the
plug-in module is mounted in retaining
ON or OFF position. (Trip-free operation
slots in the top of the trip unit. Coil is
30 intermittent-rated only. Cutoff provisions
allows the circuit breaker to trip when
the handle block holds the circuit
required in control circuit.
breaker handle in the ON position.)
31 The device is positioned over the circuit
breaker handle and secured by a set-
ST screw to deter accidental operation
32 LE of the circuit breaker handle. (Field
installation only.) Key Interlock Kit
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Molded-Case Switches The motor circuit protector design An innovative design of internal
Eaton molded-case switches (MCS)
permits the most effective protection components allows higher MCP-starter 22
possible against low-level faults while combination interrupting ratings.
are UL 489 devices that don’t have offering circuit breaker convenience, The MCP is marked to permit proper
thermal protection, but do have a self- quick-make quick-break action, electrical application within the 23
protecting high-magnetic trip setting. deadfront safety and prevention assigned equipment ratings.
Molded-case switches are applied of single phasing.
when a compact high-capacity
The GMCP and HMCPE are 480 V
The MCP is a recognized component 24
disconnect device is necessary. (UL File E7819) and complies with the
Accessories that can be installed in devices rated between 3–100 A. The applicable requirements of Underwriters
molded-case circuit breakers are also HMCP is a 600 V device available in Laboratories Standard UL 489. It is also 25
available for molded-case switches. five frames and rated between 3– designed to comply with the applicable
The most common application for a 1200 A. The MCP is designed to com- requirements of Canadian Standards
molded-case switch would be as a ply with the applicable requirements Association Standard C22.2 No. 5, 26
main disconnect for a panelboard of Underwriters Laboratories Standard and International Electrotechnical
or a loadcenter. Available from 100 to UL 489, Canadian Standards Commission Recommendations
2500 A, molded-case switches provide Association Standard C22.2 No. 5, IEC 157-1. The interrupting rating 27
a compact high-capacity disconnect and International Electrotechnical is defined on the assembled
device along with the added benefits Commission Recommendations equipment nameplate.
of a molded-case circuit breaker IEC 157-1. 28
without the thermal protection.
Table 27.2-1. Molded-Case Switch Short-Circuit Current Ratings at 60 Hz Only
It provides no overcurrent protection, (Maximum Fault Current at Which Device can be Applied in kAIC)
overload or low level fault. The MCS MCS Ampere Short-Circuit Current Rating
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is equipped with a high instantaneous Frame Rating 240 V 480 V 600 V 250 Vdc
magnetic fixed trip unit. The fixed
magnetic trip is factory preset to GD 100 65 22 — 10 30
interrupt high fault currents at or EHD 100 18 14 — 10
FD 150 65 35 18 10
above its preset level. MCS is self
protecting within its withstand rating. HFD 150 100 65 25 22 31
JD 250 65 35 18 10
See Table 27.2-1. HJD 250 100 65 25 22
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Motor Protection Table 27.2-2. Motor Circuit Protector (MCP), Circuit Breaker and Fusible Switch Selection Guide
22 In line with 2008 NEC 430.6(A) Horsepower Full Load Fuse Size NEC 430.52 Recommended Eaton
Amperes Maximum Circuit Motor Circuit
circuit breaker, HMCP and fuse rating (NEC) FLA Amperes Breaker Protector Type HMCP
23 selections are based on full load
currents for induction motors running Time Delay Non-Time Delay Amperes Amperes Adj. Range
at speeds normal for belted motors 230 V, Three-Phase
24 and motors with normal torque 1 3.6 10 15 15 7 21–70
characteristics using data taken from 1-1/2 5.2 10 20 15 15 45–150
NEC Table 430.250 (three-phase). 2 6.8 15 25 15 15 45–150
3 9.6 20 30 20 30 90–300
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be used for selecting motor running 5 15.2 30 50 30 30 90–300
overload protection. Motors built 7-1/2 22 40 70 50 50 150–500
10 28 50 90 60 50 150–500
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characteristics, special starting
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conditions and applications will 25 68 125 225 125 150 450–1500
27 require other considerations as 30 80 150 250 150 150 450–1500
defined in the application section 40 104 200 350 150 150 750–2500
of the NEC. 50 130 250 400 200 150 750–2500
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75 192 350 600 300 400 2000–4000
require the use of a higher rated HMCP, 100 248 450 800 400 400 2000–4000
or at least one with higher magnetic
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1800–6000
1800–6000
200 480 1000 1600 700 600 1800–6000
Circuit breaker, HMCP and fuse
30 ampere rating selections are in
460 V, Three-Phase
line with maximum rules given in 1 1.8 6 6 15 7 21–70
1-1/2 2.6 6 10 15 7 21–70
NEC 430.52 and Table 430.250. Based
31 on known characteristics of Eaton
2
3
3.4
4.8
6
10
15
15
15
15
7
15
21–70
45–150
type breakers, specific units are 5 7.6 15 25 15 15 45–150
recommended. The current ratings 7-1/2 11 20 35 25 30 90–300
32 are no more than the maximum limits 10 14 25 45 35 30 90–300
set by the NEC rules for motors with 15 21 40 70 45 50 150–500
code letters F to V or without code 20 27 50 90 50 50 150–500
33 letters. Motors with lower code letters 25 34 60 110 70 70 210–700
will require further considerations. 30 40 70 125 70 100 300–1000
40 52 100 175 100 100 300–1000
34 In general, these selections were 50 65 125 200 110 150 450–1500
based on: 60 77 150 150 125 150 750–2500
75 96 175 300 150 150 750–2500
1. Ambient—Outside enclosure not
35 more than 40 °C (104 °F).
100 124 225 400 175 150 750–2500
125 156 300 500 225 250 1250–2500
150 180 350 600 250 400 2000–4000
2. Motor starting—Infrequent 200 240 450 800 350 400 2000–4000
36 starting, stopping or reversing. 575 V, Three-Phase
3. Locked rotor—Maximum 6 times 1 1.4 3 6 15 3 9–30
37 motor FLA. 1-1/2
2
2.1
2.7
6
6
10
10
15
15
7
7
21–70
21–70
4. Locked rotor—Maximum 6 times 3 3.9 10 15 15 7 21–70
motor FLA. 5 6.1 15 20 15 15 45–150
38 7-1/2 9 20 30 20 15 45–150
Type HMCP motor circuit protector 10 11 20 35 25 30 90–300
may not be set more than 1300% of 15 17 30 60 40 30 90–300
39 the motor full-load current to comply 20 22 40 70 50 50 150–500
with NEC 430.52 (except for NEMA 25 27 50 90 60 50 150–500
Design B energy efficient motors, 30 32 60 100 60 50 150–500
40 which can be set up to 1700%). 40 41 80 125 80 100 300–1000
50 52 100 175 100 100 300–1000
Circuit breaker selections are based 60 62 110 200 125 150 750–2500
41 on types with standard interrupting 75
100
77
99
150
175
250
300
150
175
150
150
750–2500
750–2500
ratings. Higher interrupting rating
types may be required to satisfy 125 125 225 400 200 250 1250–2500
150 144 300 450 225 250 1250–2500
42 specific system application
200 192 350 600 300 400 2000–4000
requirements.
For motor full load currents of 208 V
43 and 200 V, increase the corresponding
230 V motor values by 10 and 15%
respectively.
Current Limiting Circuit Breakers Current Limit-R Breakers—Non-Fused The high level current-limiting action is
Eaton offers one of the most complete
achieved by the use of special design, 22
blow-apart contacts. The opening
lines of both fusible and non-fused speed of the contacts is amplified by
current limiting breakers, and add-on the repulsion force in the slot motor to 23
current limiting modules in the effectively separate the contacts under
industry. The industrial breakers are high level fault conditions in less than
available in current limiting versions one millisecond. The rapid rise of arc 24
with interrupting capacities up to voltage introduces impedance into the
200 kA at 480 V without fuses in the system, thus limiting the amount of the
same physical size as standard and otherwise available fault current. 25
high interrupting capacity breakers.
Eaton also manufactures both fused Current Limit-R current limiting circuit
and non-fused current limiting devices breakers incorporate all the advantages 26
with interrupting capacities up to and features of conventional molded-
200 kA at 600 Vac. See Section 27.4 for case circuit breakers. They are available
complete selection data for current FCL Current Limit-R Breaker in two- and three-pole versions in 27
limiting circuit breakers and add-on two physical frame sizes and three
current limiting modules. The Current Limit-R®
molded-case continuous current frame ratings.
The current limiting breakers use a
circuit breaker was developed with
Type FCL has a maximum continuous
28
interrupting ratings up to 200,000 A at
reverse loop stationary contact. When 480 Vac to provide complete system current frame rating of 100 A. It is
current is flowing through the contacts equipped with a conventional, non-
of these breakers, the positions of the
protection against faults, including:
interchangeable, thermal-magnetic-
29
reverse loop and moving contact arm 1. Overloads, by using inverse time type trip unit with individual ampere
induce opposing magnetic fields. The current tripping characteristics. ratings. The Type LCL is available
resulting flux lines cause rapid contact with frames having maximum
30
2. Low-level short-circuits, by using
blow-apart under these conditions, continuous current ratings of either
instantaneous and/or short-time
resulting in very high interrupting 250 or 400 A. Overload and low level
capacities and provide current
delay tripping characteristics.
short-circuit protection is provided by
31
limiting characteristics. 3. High-level short-circuits, by using a SELTRONIC™ electronic trip unit that
ultra high-speed, blow-apart, uses the individual rating plug concept 32
Current limiting breakers are available for determining the continuous
current limiting contacts.
from 15–2500 A and have an interrupting rating of the breaker. Rating plugs
rating up to 200 kA at 480 V. These Current Limit-R circuit breakers can are available with either fixed or
breakers are most commonly applied be used in series with Eaton standard adjustable ampere ratings.
33
when very high fault levels are avail- molded-case circuit breakers with
able and in series rating applications listed interrupting ratings as low as
where the current limiting capability 10,000 A in systems capable of deliver- 34
of these breakers are used upstream ing fault currents as high as 200,000 A.
in series combinations. The excellent current limiting proper-
ties of Current Limit-R breakers com- 35
Circuit breakers 600 A and below that
pletely protect all Eaton downstream
are current limiting have frame catalog
series circuit breakers applied within
numbers that end with the letter “C.”
their voltage ratings. 36
For example, the F-Frame model that is
current limiting has a catalog number
FDC. In accordance with UL circuit 37
breaker marking requirements, the
nameplate on the breaker is also
labeled “current limiting.” 38
39
40
41
42
43
TRI-PAC Fused Current Limiting Breakers TRI-PAC breakers are available in ratings The combination of the current limit-
22 from 15–1600 A and have a UL listed ing breaker or HMCP and the current
interrupting capacity of 200,000 A limiter module provides the following
at up to 600 Vac and also have an system protection:
23 interrupting capacity of 100,000 A
■ Overloads, by using inverse time
at up to 250 Vdc.
current tripping characteristics of
24 The TRI-PAC breaker offers all of the the molded-case circuit breaker
advantages of the economical molded- ■ Low-level short circuits, by using
case breaker and the current limiter instantaneous and/or short-time
25 is retained, while the disadvantages delay tripping characteristics of the
of separately mounted devices molded-case circuit breaker
are eliminated. ■ High-level short circuits, by using
26 Add-on Current Limiting Modules ultra-high-speed, blow-apart
contacts of the current limiting
module in series with the circuit
27 LA TRI-PAC Breaker breaker contacts. The high-level
The increase in demand for electrical current limiting action is achieved
by the use of special design, blow-
28 power in modern commercial and
apart contacts. The opening speed
industrial buildings has resulted in
electrical services becoming substan- of the contacts is amplifed by the
repulsion force in the slot motor and
29 tially larger. In some low voltage
reverse loop stationary contact arm
distribution systems, available short-
circuit currents can exceed 100,000 to effectively separate the contacts
under high-level fault conditions in
30 symmetrical rms amperes. Fault
less than 1 millisecond. The rapid rise
currents of this intensity may exceed
the interrupting ratings of molded-case of arc voltage introduces impedance
into the system, thus limiting the
31 breakers. As a result, larger expensive
amount of the otherwise available
circuit interrupting devices that could
withstand the thermal and magnetic fault current
32 stresses associated with currents of
this value have had to be used. High
Current Limiting Add-On Modules
interrupting capacity current limiting
33 devices have been developed that The current limiting breaker modules
will restrict short-circuit current. If use a reverse loop stationary contact
applied correctly, they may be used in arm. When high short-circuit current is
34 conjunction with molded-case circuit flowing through the contacts of these
breakers to provide adequate and modules, the positions of the reverse
economical protection. loop and moving contact arm induce
35 The TRI-PAC® breaker was developed
opposing magnetic fields. The resulting
flux lines cause rapid contact blow-apart
for this application and so named
under fault conditions, resulting in
because it affords TRIple-PACkage
36 protection with (1) time delay thermal
very high interrupting capacities and
providing current limiting characteris-
trip, (2) instantaneous magnetic trip
tics. Current limiting breaker modules
and (3) current limiting protection,
37 combined and coordinated in a compact
in combination with select Series C
and Series G breakers, are available
and economical device. These protec-
with interrupting ratings up to 200 kA
38 tive actions are so coordinated that
at 600 Vac.
overcurrents and low magnitude faults
are cleared by the thermal action;
39 normal short circuits are cleared by the
magnetic action; and abnormal short
circuits, above an established value,
40 are cleared by the current limiting
device. Thus, unless a severe short-
circuit occurs, the current limiter is
41 unaffected and its replacement is
held to a minimum.
42
43
100% Rated Circuit Breakers which design (and devices) is the Section 210.20(A) covers standard
100% rated circuit breakers are tested
best choice for a given system. Good breakers, and the exception 100% 22
engineering practice requires a careful rated breakers. NEC Section 210.20(A)
inside a minimum size enclosure to system analysis beginning with the and the Section 210.20(A) exception
UL 489 for application at 100% of the lowest feeder and concluding with can be expressed by these formulas: 23
breaker’s continuous current rating. the main device.
100% rated circuit breakers are Standard 80% Rated Design
equipped with electronic trip units and
applied with 90 ºC cable rated at 75 ºC
Also included in the system analysis Noncontinuous Load + 24
must be all present and future 125% of the Continuous Load
ampacity. To apply 100% rated break- factors that could affect the size = Total Minimum Load
ers in switchboards and panelboards, and/or quantity of the breakers and
Special 100% Rated Design 25
additional tests are required to meet associated hardware, such as switch-
UL 67 and UL 891. Eaton molded-case board bus, busway, cable and conduit. Noncontinuous Load +
Continuous Load
circuit breaker frames K-, L-, N-, MDL Other factors to consider are loads
= Total Minimum Load 26
and R-, 70–2000 A, can be applied at (continuous and noncontinuous) and
100% of their rated continuous current system expansions and transformers The necessity for these NEC require-
as long as the breaker is installed in its with provisions for forced air cooling. ments results from circuit breaker 27
minimum size enclosure, including testing procedures.
ventilation. 100% rated breakers are The NEC
applied to distribution system to provide The rules and intent of the National A molded-case circuit breaker is 28
installation cost savings. The amount Electrical Code governing the use of tested in open air to verify its name-
of savings that can be realized is standard or 100% rated breakers must plate ampere rating. The nameplate
dependent on the application. be understood before recommending specifies a value of current the circuit 29
or applying such devices. breaker is rated to carry continuously
without tripping within specific
Section 210.20(A) Continuous and
Breaker Noncontinuous Loads of the National
operating temperature guidelines. 30
Nameplate Electrical Code addresses differences In most instances, a breaker is applied
Example between applications of standard rated in an enclosure and performance could
breakers and 100% rated breakers. be adversely affected by slow heat
31
(Significant sections are in bold dissipation and temperature rise. These
face type.) factors must be considered regarding
the ability of the breaker to comply
32
100%
Application– with its nameplate ampere rating.
“Where a feeder supplies continu-
enclosure
ous loads or any combination of Testing Conditions and Operating Conditions 33
and
continuous and noncontinuous There are distinct differences between
wire ampacity
loads, the rating of the overcur- these conditions that are addressed in
requirements.
rent device shall not be less than NEC Section 210.20(A) by introducing 34
the noncontinuous load plus an overcurrent device and associated
125% of the continuous load.” hardware sizing factor. The sizing
Figure 27.2-1. Breaker Nameplate
factor ensures reliable equipment 35
A 100% rated breaker receives its UL listing The minimum circuit conductor
size without the application of any performance under realistic condi-
based on tests conducted in a minimum
tions. Section 210.20(A) is the key to
size enclosure with minimum ventilation ampacity adjustment or correction
making the best system design choice.
36
(if required) and minimum cable sizes, factors shall have an allowable
as stated on this nameplate example. ampacity equal to or greater than For feeders, Section 215.2(A)
The amount of protection designed the noncontinuous load plus 125% addresses the rating of all overcurrent 37
into a distribution system is often based of the continuous load. devices that have been tested in open
on economics. However, each project “Exception: Where the assembly air but are applied in an enclosure. The
should be furnished with a reliable including the overcurrent devices thermal response of an overcurrent 38
distribution system that delivers the protecting the feeder(s) are listed device applied in an enclosure will
most effective protection possible for for operation at 100% of their usually be faster than in open air,
each investment dollar. rating, neither the ampere rating thus dictating the 125% requirement. 39
Reliable and economic system design of the overcurrent device nor the The exception allows for properly tested
can be usually achieved with Eaton’s ampacity of the feeder conductors and listed overcurrent devices to be 40
circuit breakers that are UL listed for shall be less than the sum of applied at 100% of their nameplate rating.
application at 100% of their ratings— the continuous load plus the
instead of standard breakers that in noncontinuous load.” 41
actual use are applied at 80% of their Note: A continuous load as defined
frame ratings in an enclosure. by NEC Article 100 is “a load where
the maximum current is expected to 42
The concept between a system design continue for 3 hours or more.”
using standard breakers and that
using 100% rated breakers is 43
uncomplicated—but there are no
shortcut methods for determining
Figure 27.2-2. NEC Reference
28 90°C Wire
Table 27.2-3. The Application—These Examples Illustrate the Cost Savings when the 100% Rated Approach is Used 1
30
A visual comparison of breaker, bus and cable sizes in the Three-Phase Distribution System
examples (line diagrams) reveals how a 100% rated system design can provide cost savings.
31 Load Feeder #1 Feeder #2 Feeder #3 Main Description
Breaker (F) (T) (F) (T) (F) (T) (F) (T) Feeder Feeder Feeder
#1 #2 #3
37 frame (F)
trip (T)
800 A 3/700 A 1200 A 3/1000 A 600 A/600 A 2500 A 3/2500 A 800A F
700A T
1200A F
1000A T
600A F
600A T
rating
2–500 kcmil, 2–350 kcmil,
Cu per phase Cu per phase
38 Bus/cable 800 A 3 1000 A 600 A 2500 A 3 MCC 800A Bus Pnlbd. 600A Bus
rating 3–400 kcmil,
Cu per phase
39 1000A Busway
41
42
43
Series Rated Systems ■ Confirm, during installation, that the Examination, Identification, Installation
22 Series rating is a short-circuit
correct breakers have been selected and Use of Equipment
by checking the nameplates appearing 1. Examination: in judging equip-
interrupting rating assigned to a on the end-use equipment ment, considerations such as the
23 combination of two or more over-
current devices connected in series. following should be evaluated.
Evaluating the Protection Systems
The short-circuit interrupting rating Designed properly, series rated and a. Suitability for installation
24 of the upstream device must be equal fully rated systems protect electrical and use in conformity with
to or greater than the available fault equipment with equal effectiveness. the provisions of this Code.
current. Downstream breakers, But initial cost and continuity of service Suitability of equipment use
25 however, are not fully rated for the can vary widely depending on the may be identified by a descrip-
system’s available fault current. Series inherent characteristics of the system, tion marked on or provided
combinations must be tested to and on the design philosophy adopted. with a product to identify the
26 UL 489. Series ratings are applied to suitability of the product for a
distribution systems where short- Fully Rated System specific purpose, environment
circuit coordination is not required. All breakers are rated for full fault or application. Suitability of
27 The Eaton listing of available series current at their point of application in equipment may be evidenced
rating combinations are shown in the accordance with the National Electrical by listing or labeling.
applications section of this document. Code. The continuity of service pro-
b. Mechanical strength and
28 Under most circumstances, selection vided by the system is greater than a
durability, including, for parts
of a series rated system will reduce series rated system.
designed to enclose and protect
initial cost and size, because down- Series Rated System other equipment, the adequacy
29 stream breakers are not fully rated of the protection thus provided.
A series rated system is less costly
for the prospective short-circuit fault c. Wire-ending and
than a fully rated system. The
current at their point of application.
30 The interrupting rating of the upstream
upstream breaker is always fully rated, connection space.
but the interrupting ratings of down- d. Electrical insulation.
breaker must always be equal to or
stream breakers are normally lower.
greater than the available fault current e. Heating effects under normal
31 at its line terminals. In addition, down-
Service continuity can be acceptable
conditions of use and also
after initial startup, because the lower-
stream breakers must have been under abnormal conditions
level arcing faults most likely occur
tested in combination with the likely to arise in service.
32 upstream breaker and shown to be
after that time can be cleared by the
downstream breaker alone. However, f. Arcing effects.
protected by the upstream breaker at
under high fault conditions, both the g. Classification by type, size,
33 the assigned series rated interrupting
upstream and downstream breakers voltage, current capacity
rating. The net result is that the system
would open, eliminating service to and specific use.
can be assigned a “series rated” or
the affected portion of the system.
“integrated” rating higher than the h. Other factors that contribute to
34 rating of the downstream breaker when
Therefore, it is not possible to achieve
the practical safeguarding of
selective coordination for all magni-
it is tested or applied alone. Design of persons using or likely to come
tudes of available fault current with
the system and selection of breakers is in contact with the equipment.
35 based on short-circuit interruption test
a series rated system.
specified and witnessed by UL. 2. Installation and use: listed or
National Electrical Code Requirements labeled equipment must be used
36 Because of their blow-open design, Requirements of the National Electrical or installed in accordance with
most molded-case circuit breakers are Code for short-circuit ratings may now any instructions included in the
current limiting to some degree. In a be met by equipment that is marked listing or labeling.
37 series rated application and in the event with ratings adequate for the available
of a major fault, both upstream and fault current at their point of application Interrupting Rating
downstream breakers open, protecting in the electrical system. Refer to the Equipment intended to break current at
38 the lower-rated downstream devices current NEC for specific requirements. fault levels must have an interrupting
by limiting the let-through current. rating sufficient for the system voltage
General Discussion and the current that is available at the
39 To develop a series rated protective Available Short-Circuit Current. terminals of the equipment. Equipment
system, it is suggested that the Service equipment must be suitable intended to break current at other than
design engineer, after completing for the short-circuit current available fault levels must have an interrupting
40 preliminary steps: at its supply terminal. rating at system voltage sufficient for
■ Define available fault current at Approval. The conductors and equipment the current that must be interrupted.
41 the line side terminals of the required or permitted by the Code will
upstream breaker be acceptable only if approved. See
■ Select an upstream breaker with an Examination of Equipment for Safety
42 interrupting rating equal to or greater and Examination, Identification,
Installation and Use of Equipment.
than the available fault current
■ Verify the series tested interrupting
See definitions of “Approved,”
43 ratings of the selected combination “Identified,” “Labeled” and “Listed.”
of breakers by referring to the tables
in this section
Circuit Impedance and Other The entire system is tested because Exception: the breakers may be
Characteristics such tests are the only way to correctly mounted in the end-use equipment 22
The overcurrent protective devices, verify the performance of overcurrent that will contain them and is marked
the total impedance, the component devices under short-circuit conditions. for use with the series combination.
short-circuit withstanding ratings, and The load-side breaker is positioned 23
Calibration, interruption, trip-out as close as possible to the line-side
other characteristics of the circuit to and dielectric withstand tests are
be protected should be so selected breaker(s). Line and load leads are
and coordinated as to permit the
performed. Breakers in their as- less than 4 feet (1.2 m). 24
received condition are used for
circuit protective devices used to the interrupting and intermediate A fuse is connected between the
clear a fault without the occurrence
of extensive damage to the electrical
interrupting capability tests. If agree- enclosure and line terminal of the 25
able to concerned parties, previously pole least likely to arc to the enclosure,
components of the circuit. This fault tested samples may be used. The or the neutral, if the breaker is rated
will be assumed to be either two or
more of the circuit conductors, or
interrupting rating of the line-side 120/240 or 480Y/277 Vac. The connec- 26
circuit breaker is equal to or greater tion to the load-side of the limiting
between any circuit conductor and than the maximum available fault impedance is #10 AWG copper wire
the grounding conductor or enclosing
metal raceway.
current on the distribution system at less than 6 feet (1.8 m) long. The fuse is 27
its point of intended application. a 30 A non-renewable type acceptable
Motor Contribution for branch circuit protection; its voltage
Tests comply also with the intent of
The fault current contribution of the proposed revisions to applicable
rating is not less than the rating of the 28
device, and its interrupting rating is
motors connected between series IEC documents. not less than the available current.
rated breakers must be considered.
Article 240.86(C) in the 2005 edition of Tests are completed in a well-defined 1. Interrupting tests:
29
the National Electrical Code states that sequence:
for series ratings the sum of the motor, a. The test circuit is closed on
full-load currents cannot exceed 1%
■ Interrupting tests the series combination with 30
■ Intermediate interrupting tests all breakers fully closed; and
of the interrupting rating of the lower-
rated circuit breaker. The actual fault ■ Trip-out tests b. The load-side breaker is closed
current contribution from induction ■ Dielectric voltage-withstand tests on the circuit while the line-side
31
motors is about four times their full- breaker is fully closed.
load current (impedance value of 25%). Eaton’s Series C circuit breakers
For example, if the downstream branch intended for application in series rated Note: Random closing is used in all three- 32
systems are subjected, in the following phase tests. When the circuit is closed on
circuit breakers used in a series rated the combination, closing is controlled in
combination have an interrupting rat- sequence, to interrupting ability, inter-
ing of 14,000 A rms symmetrical for a mediate interrupting ability, trip-out, single-phase tests so that closing occurs 33
within 10 electrical degrees of the zero-point
480 V system, the maximum full-load and dielectric voltage-withstand tests.
of the supply voltage wave.
current of motors connected to that During testing of the series rated circuit 34
panel from the branch circuit breakers breakers, each breaker is mounted in 2. Intermediate interrupting tests at
is 140 A (1%). For typical induction the smallest enclosure in which it is the specified available current and
motors, this is equivalent to a total maximum voltage. Procedures
horsepower at 480 V of approximately
to be used; openings in the enclosure
are identical to those described
35
do not exceed 10% of its total external
115 horsepower. area, and there are no openings in 1a and 1b (above) but at the
directly opposite a vent in a circuit maximum current level that 36
Design/Test Considerations for Series causes the load-side breaker to
breaker case. The two enclosures are
Coordinated Circuit Breakers open, but not the line-side breaker.
connected by a 12-inch (304.8 mm)
Test procedures for all Eaton molded- conduit of any diameter. Each lead If the line-side breaker is current- 37
case circuit breakers intended for from test terminals to the line-side limiting, the series combination
application in series connected breaker is less than 4 feet (1.2m) per should be evaluated in the region
systems are in full compliance with breaker, and each load shorting the below its current-limiting thresh- 38
all applicable paragraphs of the latest load-side breaker(s) is sized based on old. (There is no need for these
edition of UL 489. the rating of the load-side breaker. The tests if the current is less than
combined length of the lead from the the interrupting rating on the 39
Note: For further information, see IEEE
line-side overcurrent protective device load-side breaker.)
Standards 141, 242 and 446.
of the load-side breaker and from the 3. Trip-out tests of the load-side
load-side breaker to the shorting point, breaker at 250% of the marked 40
is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) per pole. ampere rating.
4. Dielectric voltage-withstand 41
tests verify that the breaker can
withstand, without breakdown,
a 60 (48–62) Hz essentially 42
sinusoidal potential for 1 minute.
43
Series Connected Ratings: and products are improved continu- Example: Assume a specific type of
22 Eaton Circuit Breakers ously and qualified to meet UL, NEMA current-limiting fuse rated 2000 A.
and other standards. In addition, Then using the following figure:
A wide range of breakers and combi- engineers from any breaker or
23 nations in the Eaton line is available panelboard manufacturer can work 1. Draw a vertical line from the
that has been tested in accordance along-side their peers from Eaton to prospective short-circuit current
with UL procedures for series test their products in the lab. of 200 kA to intersect the “typical
24 connected ratings: individually peak let-through curve at “A.”
enclosed breakers in series with main The consolidated nameplate on all
breakers provides complete identifica- 2. Draw a horizontal line left
lug panelboards, main breakers integral from Point “A” to intersect the
25 with branch breakers in panelboards, tion and rating information in a format
“prospective peak” curve at “B.”
in switchboards, and in meter centers. that is easy to read and understand.
You can rely on the enclosed data The interrupting rating of the series 3. Drop a vertical line from “B” to
26 for applications with other undefined combination is never permitted to be intersect the horizontal axis and
distribution equipment where series marked on the downstream breaker. read the recommended rating,
application ratings can be an advantage. However, the series rating may be 65 kA rms, concluding that a circuit
27 marked on panelboards in which the breaker with a 65 kA interrupting
Circuit breaker/circuit breaker series capacity will be protected by
rated combinations are listed by combination has been tested and
listed if: a specified 2000 A current-
28 Underwriters Laboratories in their limiting fuse.
Component Directory (Yellow Book) ■ The upstream breaker is installed in
under “Circuit Breakers—Series the panelboard as a main breaker This conclusion is wrong when the
29 Connected.”
■ The panelboard is a main-lug-only
downstream service has a blow-open
contact assembly, as does a molded-
The series combinations shown in type and is specifically marked to case circuit breaker or similar device. It
the UL Yellow Book are UL recognized indicate the type and rating of the
30 component ratings only. Consult upstream listed series tested breaker
may be valid when the current-
limiting fuse is sized to protect a
the equipment manufacturer for that must be applied with the passive bus bar system.
applicable UL recognized assembly panelboard
31 combinations. The reason: The up-over-down method
Marking of Panelboards ignores dynamic impedance (the inherent
Specific series ratings tested combina- Marking of panelboards conforms to current-limiting of the downstream
32 tions in assemblies can be found in the latest edition of UL 67. Markings molded-case circuit breaker). Such
Tab 22 for panelboards/switchboards. are clear and understandable, and impedance is developed directly by the
Both circuit-breaker-to-circuit-breaker include the short-circuit rating in rms forces of the let-through current created
33 and fuse-to-circuit-breaker upstream/ amperes; maximum voltage rating for when the contacts are blown open.
downstream series rating tables are each short-circuit rating; a statement
provided. The assemblies series indicating that additional or replace- For proper application of current-
34 ratings tables are also on the Eaton ment devices shall be of the same type limiting fuses, always refer to recom-
Web site (www.eaton.com). Search for and of equal or greater interrupting mendations by the manufacturer of
document 1C96944H02 “Panelboard capacity; and, when applicable, the the circuit breaker, which are based
35 and Switchboards Series Ratings identity of combinations of integral on actual test data.
Information Manual.” and branch circuit overcurrent devices
that are required when applying the
36 Circuit Breaker Identification
marked short-circuit current rating.
Up-over-down method.
plates are color-coded for immediate breakers in fully rated, selectively Power
Factor
identification of rating, and a color- coordinated and series connected
Current in Amperes
38 coded bar identifies the type and protection systems. Specific series 150,000 B A
2000A
interrupting rating at common ratings tested combinations in Current
application voltages. Operating status is Limiter
assemblies can be found in Tab 22
39 indicated clearly by the position of the for panelboards.
Fuse Curve
43
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
High Instantaneous Breakers for The LHH and NHH circuit breakers Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers
22 Selective Coordination incorporate a higher level of magnetic
pickup and electronic instantaneous
setting respectively, thus allowing
23 for higher current levels of selective
coordination. Standard molded-case
circuit breakers typically are furnished
24 with a magnetic pickup or electronic
instantaneous adjustment or instanta-
neous override set at 10 times (10X)
25 the trip rating. Eaton’s LHH and NHH
molded-case circuit breakers are
furnished with a higher level of
26 magnetic pickup (up to 26x) or
electronic instantaneous available
maximum settings. These higher
27 levels of magnetic pickup (up to 93x)
and electronic instantaneous values
in turn allow the system designer to
28 obtain selective coordination at fault JG, LG MCCBs Shown with Ground
current levels up to these higher Fault (Earth Leakage) Modules
High Instantaneous Breaker
ratings. This allows the line side LHH Eaton earth leakage breakers offer
29 Eaton introduces the LHH thermal- or NHH circuit breakers to selectively Class 1 ground fault protection and
magnetic and NHH electronic trip coordinate up to the values for avail- improved ground fault coordination
molded-case circuit breakers capable able fault current values determined
30 of providing higher current levels of at the load side circuit breaker. When
capability. A Class 1 device can open
at high levels of fault current, while a
selective coordination. These circuit the line side and load side molded- Class 2 device prevents opening
breakers are based on Eaton industry- case circuit breaker trip ratings are
31 leading Series G L-Frame and Series C chosen to coordinate in the overload
beyond the contact rating of its
interrupting device.
N-Frame high performance circuit range, they also can be selectively
breaker frames. The LHH and NHH cir- coordinated in the fault range. For Earth leakage breakers are factory
32 cuit breakers are available with trip overcurrents protected by circuit supplied with a single sensor and
units having 125–400 A rating. breakers on the load side of the LHH ground fault relay built-in. The ground
or NHH, only the effected load side fault pick-up setting is adjustable
33 circuit breaker will open, while the from 0.03 to 30 A in eight steps, and
line side LHH and/or NHH circuit the ground fault time delay setting
breakers remain closed, thus provid- is adjustable from instantaneous to
34 ing continuity of power to the other 2.0 seconds. See Page 27.4-44 for earth
critical loads supplied by the LHH leakage circuit breaker selection data.
and NHH circuit breakers. See
35 Page 27.3-15 for LHH and NHH
breaker selection data.
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AFCI Circuit Breakers There are a few sections in the NEC The combination type AFCI is now set
An arc-fault circuit interrupter is a
that in some way reference the AFCI to begin its application as of January 1, 22
technology. NEC Section 210.12 is the 2008. Another change included the
device intended to provide protection heart of the requirement for the Arc location of the combination AFCI that
from the effects of arc faults by recog- Fault Technology. The introduction allows it to be within 6 feet of the 23
nizing characteristics unique to arcing of the AFCI product to the National loadcenter with qualifications.
and by functioning to de-energize the Electrical Code occurred in 1999.
circuit when an arc fault is detected. The verbiage of this code included a The 2008 National Electrical Code 24
start date of enforcement effective expanded the application of AFCI
Eaton offers 120 Vac AFCI single-pole, outside of the bedroom circuits to
15 and 20 A breakers, plug-in and January 1, 2002. The 2002 NEC made
bolt-on, to meet Article 210.12 of a slight change to remove the word include family rooms, closets, parlors, 25
“receptacle” to ensure that the AFCI dens, hallways, sunrooms, living
the 2008 NEC. rooms and dining rooms. The 6-foot
was to be applied on all circuits supply-
There are currently two types of AFCI ing the bedroom and not just those rule was also removed and further 26
circuit breakers on the market today. circuits supplying receptacle outlets. clarified the requirements around
The types are clearly defined by The 2005 NEC introduced some using a receptacle combination type
UL 1699. These are the branch feeder changes that include the introduction AFCI were expanded upon. 27
Type AFCI and the Combination Type of the combination type AFCI.
AFCI. The dual-purpose AFCI is yet
another feature available on the 28
market that is achieved by simply Latch Lever AFCI Test Button
adding 5 mA personnel ground fault AFCI Detection Circuit
protection to the existing AFCI. 29
The AFCI circuit breaker is the most Load Terminal
tested residential circuit breaker on 30
the market. In the case of series arc
detection, these arcs are detected
when equipment is operating thus 31
drawing current. Parallel arcs can Load Neutral
occur and are detected even if the Terminal
load is not operating. When thresholds 32
of monitoring are exceeded, the “Pigtail”
electronics within this device work to Line Connection Connection to
identify safe arcs from hazardous arcs. Contacts Trip Mechanism Loadcenter 33
Figure 27.2-5. AFCI Circuit Breaker
34
Table 27.2-8. NEC Specifications
Article Description
35
210.4 Article 210—Branch Circuits
“Multiwire Branch Circuits”
210.12 Article 210—Branch Circuits
“Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)”
36
440.65 Article 440—Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment
“Leakage-Current Detector-Interrupter (LCDI) and Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)” 37
550.25 Article 550—Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Mobile Home Parks
“Arc-Fault Interrupter Protection”
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Switchgear batteries ■ 23
Telecom ■
Solar photovoltaic ■ ■
UPS battery systems ■ ■
24
Traction/transportation systems ■
Electrical vehicle charging ■ 25
DC motors ■ ■
Wiring Diagrams 26
29
30
31
Load Load
(A) Load
(A) (A) 32
Suitable for use on ungrounded systems,
Suitable for use on ungrounded systems, Suitable for use on ungrounded systems,
or grounded systems that have one end of
or grounded systems that have one end of
load (A) connected to grounded terminal,
load (A) connected to grounded terminal,
opposite poles in series connection.
or grounded systems that have one end of
load (A) connected to grounded terminal,
33
opposite poles in series connection. opposite poles in series connection.
Load
34
35
36
Load
Load
37
Suitable for use on ungrounded
systems only. Suitable for use on
Suitable for use on ungrounded
systems only.
38
ungrounded systems only.
Figure 27.2-6. 250 Vdc Maximum— Figure 27.2-7. 600 Vdc Maximum— Figure 27.2-8. 750 Vdc Maximum— 39
Two Poles in Series Three Poles in Series Four Poles in Series
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Table 27.2-13. Continuous Current of 400 Hz Breakers (Continued) Cable and Bus Sizing
Breaker Frame Maximum 400–415 Hz Application 1 The cable and bus sizes to be used at 22
Series Continuous Maximum Cable/ Terminals 400–415 Hz are not based on standard
Amperes at 60 Hz Continuous Bus Bar (Fixed Front) National Electrical Code tables for 60 Hz
Amperes (Per Phase) Catalog or application. Larger cross sections are 23
Style Number necessary at 400–415 Hz to avoid
exceeding component temperature
KDB, KD, HKD 125
150
100
125
1–1/0 Cu
1–1/0 Cu
T300K
T300K limits. All bus bars specified are based 24
175 150 1–2/0 Cu T300K upon mounting the bars in the vertical
200 160 1–3/0 Cu T300K plane to allow maximum air flow. All
225 180 1–4/0 Cu T300K bus bars are spaced at a minimum of 25
250 200 1–250 kcmil Cu T300K 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) apart. Mounting of
300 225 1–350 kcmil Cu T300K bus bars in the horizontal plane will
350 275 1–500 kcmil Cu T350K necessitate additional drafting. Edgewise 26
400 300 2–3/0 Cu T400K orientation of the bus may change
LG 2 250 200 1–250 kcmil Cu TA350LK the maximum ratings indicated. If
300 250 1–350 kcmil Cu TA350LK additional information is required 27
350 275 1–500 kcmil Cu TA350LK
for other connections of cable or
400 300 1–500 kcmil Cu TA350LK bus, contact the Eaton Technical
500 400 2–500 kcmil Cu 3TA632LK
Resource Center.
28
600 400 2–500 kcmil Cu 3TA632LK
LDB, LD, HLD 250 210 1–250 kcmil Cu T600LA Interrupting Capacity
300
350
240
275
1–350 kcmil Cu
1–500 kcmil Cu
T600LA
T600LA 400–415 Hz interrupting capacities of 29
400 310 2–250 kcmil Cu T600LA
the Eaton molded-case circuit breakers
are found in Table 27.2-14.
500
600
370
425
2–350 kcmil Cu
2–500 kcmil Cu
T600LA
T600LA
30
Application Recommendations
LD with Digitrip RMS 310 300 300 2–250 kcmil Cu T401LA
It is recommended that thermal
600 500 2–350 kcmil Cu T401LA
indicating devices such as “tempi 31
MDL with Digitrip RMS 310 400 340 2–3/0 Cu T600MA1
500 405 2–300 kcmil Cu T600MA1 plates” be placed on the line and load
600 470 2–350 kcmil Cu T600MA1 terminals or T-connectors of the center
700 355 2–4/0 Cu T800MA1 pole. These are usually the hottest 32
800 400 2–300 kcmil Cu T800MA1 terminals with a balanced load. A
maximum temperature of 90 °C (50 °C
ND with Digitrip RMS 310 1200 700
750
3–300 kcmil Cu
3–350 kcmil Cu
T1000NBI
T1000NBI over a maximum ambient of 40 °C) 33
850 4–350 kcmil Cu T1200NBI would verify the maximum rating for
RD with Digitrip RMS 310 2000 1500 4–1/2 x 4 Cu Rear connected the particular application. Temperature
Cu T-bar profiles taken on these breakers can be 34
1 The calibration of these breakers and the tolerance percentages of the time-current curves are the correlated to ensure that the hottest
same as at 60 Hz. points within the breaker are within
2 Thermal-magnetic only. the required temperature limits.
35
A thermal cutoff switch can also be
used to actuate a shunt trip to open
the breaker if the thermal limits are
36
exceeded. Consult the Eaton Technical
Resource Center for further information
on special applications.
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39
40
41
42
43
23 Thermal-Magnetic
EGB 5000 3600 —
EGC 40,000 20,000 7000 3
3600 3
24 EGE 7000 5000
EGH 20,000 13,000 5000 3
EGS 17,000 7000 4400 3
EHD 3600 2800 —
25 FDB 3600 2800 2800
FD, HFD 13,000 5000 3600
JDB, JD 8000 7000 7000
26 JGC 40,000 20,000 7000
JGE 13,000 5000 3600
JGH 20,000 13,000 5000
27 JGS 17,000 7000 3600
HJD 14,000 10,000 7000
KDB, KD, HKD 21,000 11,000 8000
28 LDB, LD 14,000 10,000 7000
LGC 40,000 20,000 10,000
LGE 13,000 7000 3600
29 LGH 20,000 13,000 7000
LGS 17,000 10,000 5000
HLD 21,000 11,000 8000
30 MD 14,000 10,000 7000
Electronic Trip Units
KD, LD, MDL, ND 14,000 10,000 7000
31 HLD, HMDL 21,000 11,000 8000
HND 21,000 16,000 8000
RD 40,000 33,000 33,000
32 1 The above interrupting ratings are estimates based on the design parameters and operating
characteristics of each breaker as well as on the limited amount of test data thus far available
for circuit breakers applied to 400–415 Hz systems.
33 2
3
Not UL listed.
Series G E-Frame is 600/347 Vac maximum.
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High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Heating, Air Conditioning Engine Generator Circuit Breakers
Breakers and Refrigeration Circuit Engine generator circuit breakers are
22
HID breakers are used to switch 120 V Breakers (HACR) designed specifically for application
or 277 V fluorescent lighting circuits on diesel engine powered standby 23
Due to changes in the UL 489 generator systems where high
or high-intensity discharge lighting standards, all circuit breakers meet
circuits. Per UL 489 Section 7.14, they interrupting circuit breakers are
the requirements for HACR application.
must be listed and marked “HID.” NEMA AB-3 Standard, Molded-Case
not required. Generator breakers are 24
HID breakers are tested for endurance equipped with a special trip unit that
Circuit Breakers and their Application provides standard overload protection
at 75% power factor. The contacts States, “Section 430.53 of the NEC
and the spring of an HID breaker are permits the use of an inverse-time
with low magnetic short-circuit protec- 25
heavier duty to dissipate the increased tion to suit generator applications that
circuit breaker as the branch circuit call for close short-circuit protection at
heat from greater current flow during protective device in multi-motor
the HID ignition period. For listing and combination load installations,
low interrupting ratings. 26
of available HID rated breakers, commonly involved in heating, air Eaton offers a family of engine
see Table 27.2-15. conditioning and refrigeration equip- generator circuit breakers from
ment. Circuit breakers do not need to 15 to 1200 A that conform to UL 489, 27
Lighting Control Solenoid be marked HACR in order to be used CSA and IEC 947-2 standards.
Operated Breakers in these applications unless the end
28
Eaton manufactures a wide array use still requires that marking.”
of solenoid operated breakers for
lighting control applications. These Table 27.2-15. HID Rated Molded-Case Circuit Breakers 29
are available in both 120 and 277 V Frame Poles Ampere 120/240 V 277/480 V
single-pole and two-pole configura- Rating Maximum Maximum
tions. See individual circuit breaker
BAB-D 1, 2 15–60 ■
30
selection data, Table 27.4-12, for
CH-HID 1, 2 15–30 ■
more information.
For a full discussion of the use of these
CHB-HID 1, 2 15–30 ■ 31
GHBS 1, 2 15–30 ■
breakers, see Tab 23 Lighting Control
HQP-D 1, 2 15–60 ■
Systems—Pow-R-Command.
QC 1, 2 15–60 ■ 32
Switching Duty (SWD) GHQRSP 1, 2 15–30 ■
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Mining Circuit Breakers Marine Circuit Breakers Duty Cycle is based on the one minute
22 Eaton mining circuit breakers have a Eaton circuit breakers can be
averaging time of the breaker, and can
be determined as follows:
tradition of proven dependability and supplied to meet the following
23 reliability in harsh mine environments, marine specifications: Weld Time 100
Duty Cycle = ----------------------------------------------------------
consistently combining strength and Weld Time + Off Time
■ U.S. Coast Guard CFR
reliability with safe, efficient operation.
■ ABS—American Bureau of Shipping “During-weld” amperes can be
24 The mining breaker is available from
obtained from the welder manufacturer,
15–2500 A and is designed for trailing ■ IEEE 45
cable applications per MSHA 30 CFR ■ DNV or as follows:
25 75. With interrupting ratings up to
■ Lloyds During-weld 1000
25 kA at 1000/577 Vac and rms sensing
■ ABS / NVR kVA
During-weld = ---------------------------------------------------
electronic trip unit, the mining breaker -
Amperes Voltage
26 can be applied to all mining circuit These specifications generally
breaker applications. require molded-case circuit breakers Interrupting capacity of the breaker
Mining breakers are available with a to be supplied with 50 °C ambient should be within the maximum available
27 full line of accessories. ratings and plug-in adapter kits. at the point of application. Refer to
When plug-in adapter kits are used, Eaton for additional application details.
NAVY MIL-SPEC Breakers no terminals need to be supplied
28 (switchboard applications).
NAVY MIL-SPEC molded-case circuit
breakers provide both overload protec- Circuit breakers can also be supplied
29 tion for conductors and short-circuit to meet UL 489 Supplement SA
protection for all circuit elements, such (Marine use—for vessels over 65 feet
as conductors, motors and starters. in length) and UL 489 Supplement
30 They also serve as manual disconnect- SB (Naval use).
ing means, as well as circuit protectors.
Molded-Case Breakers for
These breakers range from 5 to 1600 A
31 with interrupting ratings to 100,000 A Application on Resistance
rms asymmetrical. These breakers Welding Circuits
32 are rated 500 Vac class for use in Short-circuit protection for resistance
traditional 450 Vac three-phase open welding devices can be obtained by
delta ungrounded naval distribution properly applying instantaneous trip
33 systems. Smaller distribution panel molded-case circuit breakers.
breakers are rated 125 Vac. 60 Hz and
400 Hz versions are available as well Note: Instantaneous only breakers for weld-
as 125/250 Vdc ratings. ing application are intended for application
34 within the welding equipment not as feeder
All Eaton NAVY breakers meet breakers to welding machines.
applicable MIL-SPECS including:
35 These breakers permit normally high
■ MIL-C-17588/QPL17588 ALB-1 Breakers welding currents, but trip instanta-
■ MIL-DTL-17361/QPL17361 neously if a short-circuit develops.
36 AQB Breakers These breakers include standard
■ MIL-S-901 Shock molded-case circuit breaker features,
■ MIL-STD-167-1 Vibration such as trip-free operation, deadfront
37 and single-phase protection. Because
■ MIL-STD-461 EMI
the breakers are resettable after
■ ASTM D5948 “Special” tripping, replacement costs and
38 Molding Compounds downtime are minimized.
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Continuous Ampere Rating The millivolt drop procedure outlined UL 489 provides standards for testing
Molded-case circuit breakers are rated
in NEMA Standards Publication AB4- the individual poles of two- and three- 22
1996 Section 5.4 can be used to assess pole molded-case circuit breakers. The
in rms amperes at a specific ambient. the electrical integrity of connections test current is generally lower than the
This ampere rating is the continuous and contacts within a circuit breaker. interrupting rating of the molded-case 23
current that they will carry in the The IEEE® paper by John Shea and circuit breaker. This capability is
ambient temperature for which they John Bindas, “Measuring Molded- necessary for breakers applied on
are calibrated. Eaton thermal-magnetic Case Circuit Breaker Resistance” corner-grounded delta systems where 24
breakers are calibrated for an ambient Vol. CHMT-16, No. 2, March 1993, single line-to-ground faults may be
temperature 40 °C (104 °F) that is is available as a guideline for more interrupted by only a single pole of
the average temperature within an reliable millivolt drop measurements. a circuit breaker with full line-to-line 25
enclosure; thus, they minimize the Again, the millivolt drop can be voltage across that single interrupting
need for derating. If the enclosure affected by contact surface conditions pole. Molded-case circuit breakers
ambient is known to exceed 40 °C, the that can change with breaker operation should not be used on circuits where 26
breaker used should either be especially and arcing. Further, the millivolt drop the available fault current exceeds
calibrated for that ambient, or be is only one factor in determining the the level at which individual poles
derated accordingly. thermal loading of a breaker, and the were short-circuit tested at line-to- 27
In accordance with the National total system must be considered prior line voltage.
Electrical Code, all circuit breakers to judging a breaker to be
are derated to 80% for continuous unacceptable.
Note: On all three-phase delta, grounded
B Phase applications, refer to Eaton.
28
loads except electronic trip unit circuit Proper thermal performance of a well
breakers that have been tested and Interrupting Ratings
marked for 100% application.
loaded circuit breaker is by far the best 29
indicator of a circuit breaker’s current Molded-case circuit breakers are avail-
The selection of a specific ampere carrying capability, and a millivolt drop able in various interrupting capacities.
rating for a given application is depen- test, performed at rated current, can Standard interrupting capacity breakers 30
dent upon the type of load and duty serve to indicate whether further are available in both industrial and
cycle, and is governed by the National testing is required. replacement circuit breaker lines.
Electrical Code. In general, the NEC If the resistance and millivolt drop These breakers have interrupting 31
requires overcurrent protection at the capacities up to 35 kA at 480 Vac.
test data raises concerns in regards to
supply and at points where wire sizes breaker integrity, a proper thermal test
are reduced. It further states that the must be performed.
High interrupting capacity breakers are 32
conductors be protected in accordance similar to standard interrupting capac-
ity breakers, but the improved perfor-
with their current carrying capacity, Circuit Voltage
but lists exceptions for applications
mance makes these breakers suited for
use in today’s network systems where
33
such as motor circuits where a larger Molded-case circuit breakers are rated
by voltage class and should be applied higher fault currents exist. These break-
rating is often required to override
motor inrush currents. only to system voltages within their ers have interrupting capacities up to
65 kA at 480 Vac.
34
rating. The voltage rating is determined
Some test methods used in the field by the maximum voltage that can be For applications that call for very high
are often poor indicators of the condi- applied across its terminals, the type interrupting ratings, current limiting 35
tion of a circuit breaker. These tests are of distribution system and how the high interrupting capacity breakers
used to minimize test cycle and setup breaker is applied in the system. are available. These breakers offer true
times. Test types range from contact current limiting characteristics in the 36
resistance measurements to millivolt Circuit breakers listed for use at
same physical frame size as the high
drop checks. 120/240 V may be applied on 120/240 V
interrupting capacity version and have
Contact resistance should not be
grounded systems. For applications on interrupting capacities of 100, 150 37
240 V ungrounded systems, apply only and 200 kA at 480 Vac.
considered a reliable measure of a circuit breakers rated 240 V (with no
breaker’s ability to carry rated current. “slash” rating) or higher. The maximum amount of fault current 38
Contact resistance is usually measured supplied by a system can be calculated
with low currents from a low voltage Circuit breakers rated 277/480 V are at any point in that system. One rule
supply flowing through the contacts, suitable for application on 277/480 V
and the resistance value is heavily grounded wye systems and are not for
must be followed for applying the 39
correct circuit breaker.
dependent on transient contact application on 480 V ungrounded delta
surface conditions. These transient systems. Apply circuit breakers rated The interrupting rating of the breaker
surface conditions can vary with 480 V (with no “slash” rating) or must be equal to or greater than the
40
factors, such as the contact material, higher on 480 V ungrounded delta sys- amount of fault current that can be
tems. delivered at that point in the system
the gaseous ambient and the current
level, and the resistance can markedly where the breaker is applied.
41
decrease with the flow of rated
The interrupting rating of the breaker
current. Observation of high contact
is the maximum amount of fault current 42
resistance should be considered only
it can safely interrupt without damaging
as an indicator of the need for further
itself. A breaker’s interrupting rating
testing whenever circuit breakers are
always decreases as the voltage 43
being evaluated.
increases. Interrupting rating is one of
the most critical factors in the breaker
selection process.
Breaker rating or setting (NEC Due to the infinite number of motor- Circuit Breaker Not Horsepower Rated
Article 430): The motor branch circuit and-load combinations and because Unlike switches, circuit breakers are 22
overcurrent device must be capable comparable breakers of different not horsepower rated because they
of capable of carrying the inrush current manufacture have different tripping are able to safely interrupt currents
of the motor. The required protection characteristics, NEC motor circuit far in excess of the locked rotor value 23
should be considered as being breaker rules are of a general nature for any motor with which they may
obtained when the overcurrent device and are set up as maximum boundaries. be applied. This ability is recognized
has a rating or setting not exceeding Protection is considered satisfactory if in the NEC as stated in paragraph 24
the values given in Table 27.3-1, the breaker rating does not exceed the 430.109 and is proven by the
reference NEC Article 430). figure allowed by the NEC requirements. Underwriters Laboratories tests
Although Eaton breakers rated less than described in UL bulletin number 489, 25
An instantaneous trip circuit breaker the NEC maximum values may be
(without time delay) should be used Standard for Branch Circuit and
applied in most cases, many operating Service Circuit Breakers.
only if adjustable and if part of a engineers select breakers on the basis 26
combination controller having over- of the NEC maximum rules simply For example, a breaker must pass
current protection in each conductor because consideration of other factors the UL overload test consisting of
and the combination is especially is not usually necessary, or to ensure breaking a current 600% of its ampere 27
approved for the purpose. In the event motor starting when the starting behav- ratings. As motor branch circuit
a breaker chosen on this basis still ior of the motor is not known. Tables breaker ratings are usually 125 to
does not allow motor starting, a higher 27.3-1 and 27.3-2 are adapted from Arti- 250% of motor full-load currents, 28
rating is permitted by the code. See cle 430 of NEC. this test establishes the ability of the
Exceptions listed with Table 27.3-1. breaker to more than interrupt locked
When a certain motor is standard for rotor currents. Following the overload 29
a given job, as on a volume-produced test and others, the breaker is called
machine tool, it is practical (and often upon to successfully clear its rated
more economical) to select a breaker short-circuit current that is a minimum 30
for closer protection than one chosen of 5000 A. This also is many times
on the basis of NEC maximum rules. higher than motor locked rotor
current. Because by definition, a 31
circuit breaker is required to “open
under abnormal conditions...without
injury to itself,” the breaker must still 32
be in operating condition after the test.
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35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
31 5
7-1•2
—
—
17.5
25.3
16.7
24.2
15.2
22
7.6
11
6.1
9
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
10 — 32.2 30.8 28 14 11 — — — — —
32 15
20
—
—
48.3
62.1
46.2
59.4
42
54
21
27
17
22
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
25 — 78.2 74.8 68 34 27 — 53 26 21 —
30 — 92 88 80 40 32 — 63 32 26 —
33 40 — 120 114 104 52 41 — 83 41 33 —
50 — 150 143 130 65 52 — 104 52 42 —
60 — 177 169 154 77 62 16 123 61 49 12
34 75 — 221 211 192 96 77 20 155 78 62 15
100 — 285 273 248 124 99 26 202 101 81 20
125 — 359 343 312 156 125 31 253 126 101 25
35 150 — 414 396 360 180 144 37 302 151 121 30
200 — 552 528 480 240 192 49 400 201 161 40
250 — — — — 302 242 60 — — — —
36 300 — — — — 361 289 72 — — — —
350 — — — — 414 336 83 — — — —
400 — — — — 477 382 95 — — — —
37 450
500
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
515
590
412
472
103
118
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2 The following values of full load currents are typical for motors running at speeds usual for belted motors and motors with normal torque
38 characteristics. The voltages listed are rated motor voltages. The currents listed will be permitted for system voltage ranges of 110 to 120, 220
to 240, 440 to 480, and 550 to 600 V.
3 For 90% and 80% power factor, the above figures should be multiplied by 1.1 and 1.25 respectively.
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Motor Protection Table 27.3-3. Motor Circuit Protector (MCP), Circuit Breaker and Fusible Switch Selection Guide
In line with 2008 NEC 430.6(A1) Horsepower Full Load Fuse Size NEC 430.52 Recommended Eaton 22
Amperes Maximum Circuit Motor Circuit
circuit breaker, HMCP and fuse rating (NEC) FLA Amperes
selections are based on full load Breaker Protector Type HMCP
currents for induction motors running Time Delay Non-Time Delay Amperes Amperes Adj. Range
23
at speeds normal for belted motors 230 V, Three-Phase
and motors with normal torque 1 3.6 10 15 15 7 21–70 24
characteristics using data taken 1-1/2 5.2 10 20 15 15 45–150
from NEC Table 430.250 (three- 2 6.8 15 25 15 15 45–150
3 9.6 20 30 20 30 90–300
phase). Actual motor nameplate 25
ratings should be used for selecting 5 15.2 30 50 30 30 90–300
motor running overload protection. 7-1/2 22 40 70 50 50 150–500
10 28 50 90 60 50 150–500
Motors built special for low speeds, 15 42 80 150 90 70 210–700 26
high torque characteristics, special
20 54 100 175 100 100 300–1000
starting conditions and applications 25 68 125 225 125 150 450–1500
will require other considerations as 30 80 150 250 150 150 450–1500 27
defined in the application section 40 104 200 350 150 150 750–2500
of the NEC. 50 130 250 400 200 150 750–2500
These additional considerations may
60 154 300 500 225 250 1250–2500 28
75 192 350 600 300 400 2000–4000
require the use of a higher rated HMCP, 100 248 450 800 400 400 2000–4000
or at least one with higher magnetic
pickup settings.
125
150
312
360
600
700
1000
1200
500
600
600
600
1800–6000
1800–6000
29
200 480 1000 1600 700 600 1800–6000
Circuit breaker, HMCP and fuse ampere
rating selections are in line with
460 V, Three-Phase 30
maximum rules given in NEC 430.52 1 1.8 6 6 15 7 21–70
1-1/2 2.6 6 10 15 7 21–70
and Table 430.250. Based on known
characteristics of Eaton breakers,
2
3
3.4
4.8
6
10
15
15
15
15
7
15
21–70
45–150
31
specific units are recommended. The 5 7.6 15 25 15 15 45–150
current ratings are no more than the 7-1/2 11 20 35 25 30 90–300
maximum limits set by the NEC rules 10 14 25 45 35 30 90–300 32
for motors with code letters F to V or 15 21 40 70 45 50 150–500
without code letters. Motors with 20 27 50 90 50 50 150–500
lower code letters will require further 25 34 60 110 70 70 210–700 33
considerations. 30 40 70 125 70 100 300–1000
40 52 100 175 100 100 300–1000
In general, these selections were 50 65 125 200 110 150 450–1500 34
based on: 60 77 150 150 125 150 750–2500
75 96 175 300 150 150 750–2500
1. Ambient—outside enclosure not
more than 40 °C (104 °F).
100 124 225 400 175 150 750–2500
35
125 156 300 500 225 250 1250–2500
150 180 350 600 250 400 2000–4000
2. Motor starting—infrequent 200 240 450 800 350 400 2000–4000
starting, stopping or reversing. 575 V, Three-Phase
36
3. Locked rotor—maximum 6 times 1 1.4 3 6 15 3 9–30
motor FLA. 1-1/2
2
2.1
2.7
6
6
10
10
15
15
7
7
21–70
21–70
37
4. Locked rotor—maximum 6 times 3 3.9 10 15 15 7 21–70
motor FLA. 5 6.1 15 20 15 15 45–150
7-1/2 9 20 30 20 15 45–150
38
Type HMCP motor circuit protector 10 11 20 35 25 30 90–300
may not be set more than 1300% of 15 17 30 60 40 30 90–300
the motor full-load current to comply 20 22 40 70 50 50 150–500 39
with NEC 430.52 (except for NEMA 25 27 50 90 60 50 150–500
Design B energy efficient motors 30 32 60 100 60 50 150–500
which can be set up to 1700%). 40 41 80 125 80 100 300–1000 40
50 52 100 175 100 100 300–1000
Circuit breaker selections are based 60 62 110 200 125 150 750–2500
on types with standard interrupting 75
100
77
99
150
175
250
300
150
175
150
150
750–2500
750–2500
41
ratings. Higher interrupting rating types
may be required to satisfy specific 125 125 225 400 200 250 1250–2500
150 144 300 450 225 250 1250–2500
system application requirements.
200 192 350 600 300 400 2000–4000 42
For motor full load currents of 208 V
and 200 V, increase the corresponding
230 V motor values by 10% and
43
15% respectively.
Capacitor Protection (NEC Article 460) Exception No. 2: An individual over- overcurrent device is rated or set at a
22 In normal applications, breakers rated current device will not be required current value not more than six times
about 150% of capacitor rated currents where the primary circuit overcurrent the rated current of the transformer
are recommended. This factor allows device provides the protection specified for transformers having more than
23 for switching surges, and possible in this Section. 6% impedance and not more than
overcurrent due to overvoltage and four times the rated current of the
Exception No. 3: As provided in transformer for transformers having
harmonic currents. Such selection fully
24 meets the NEC requirements in 460.8
(2) below. more than six but not more than
for a conductor and disconnect to be (2) Primary and Secondary 10% impedance.
rated not less than 135% capacitor rat-
25 ing. Where the operating currents A transformer 600 V or less having an Exception 4: Where the rated secondary
overcurrent device on the secondary side current of a transformer is 9A or more
exceed 135% of rated current due to and 125% of this current does not
harmonic components, service condi- rated or set at not more than 125% of the
26 tions may require the selection of a rated secondary current on the trans- correspond to a standard rating of a
former shall not be required to have an fuse or nonadjustable circuit breaker, the
breaker with a higher current rating. next higher standard rating described
individual overcurrent device on the pri-
27 For application in ambients higher mary side if the primary feeder overcur- in Section 240 will be permitted.
than the rated ambient of the breaker, rent device is rated or set at a current Where the rated secondary current is
the breaker derating table should be value not more than 250% of the rated less than 9 A, an overcurrent device
28 checked to determine the rating of the primary current of the transformer. rated or set at not more than 167%
breaker required to meet the minimum of the rated secondary current shall
of 135% capacitor rating. A transformer 600 V or less, equipped
be permitted. Closer protection can
29 with coordinated thermal overload
be provided by breakers having shunt
Circuit breakers and switches for use with protection by the manufacturer and
capacitor must have a current rating in arranged to interrupt the primary trips actuated by a temperature
sensing device imbedded in
30 excess of rated capacitor current to pro- current, will not be required to have
transformer windings.
vide for overcurrent from overvoltages an individual overcurrent device on the
at fundamental frequency and harmonic primary side if the primary feeder
31 currents. The following percent of the
Table 27.3-4. Single-Phase Transformer Primary Protection When Secondary Protection Provided
capacitor-rated current should be used:
kVA 208 V 240 V 277 V 480 V 600 V
Fused and unfused switches . . . 165%
32 FLA Breaker FLA Breaker FLA Breaker FLA Breaker FLA Breaker
Trip Trip Trip Trip Trip
Enclosed molded-case circuit breaker
(includes additional de-rating for 2 10 20 8 20 7 15 5 10 4 —
33 enclosures) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150% 3 14 30 13 30 11 20 6 15 5 10
5 24 50 21 50 18 40 10 20 8 20
Air circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . 135% 7.5 36 70 31 60 27 50 16 30 13 30
34 Contactors: 10 48 100 42 80 36 70 21 40 17 40
15 72 150 63 125 54 100 31 60 25 50
Open type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135% 25 120 225 104 200 90 175 52 100 42 100
35 37.5 180 350 156 300 135 250 78 150 63 150
Enclosed type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150% 50 240 450 208 400 181 350 104 200 83 150
75 361 700 313 600 271 500 156 300 125 250
Refer to Tab 35 for specific sizing of
36 protective devices by kVAR rating.
100
167
481
803
1000
1600
417
696
800
1200
361
603
700
1200
208
348
400
700
167
278
350
600
Transformer Protection 250 1202 2000 1042 1600 903 1600 521 800 417 800
37 (NEC Article 450) Primary 333
500
1601
2404
3000
3200
1388
2083
2000
3000
1202
1805
2000
2500
694
1042
1200
1600
555
833
800
1200
Each transformer 600 V or less shall be
protected by an individual overcurrent Table 27.3-5. Single-Phase Transformer Secondary Protection When Primary Protection Provided
38 device on the primary side. Rated or kVA 208 V 240 V 277 V 480 V
set at not more than 125% of the rated
FLA Breaker FLA Breaker FLA Breaker FLA Breaker
primary current of the transformer.
39 Trip Trip Trip Trip
Exception No. 1: Where the rated 2 10 15 8 15 — — — —
primary currents of a transformer are 3 14 20 13 20 11 15 — —
40 9 A or more and 125% of this current 5 24 30 21 30 18 25 10 15
does not correspond to a standard 7.5 36 45 31 40 27 35 16 20
rating of a fuse or nonadjustable circuit 10 48 60 42 60 36 50 21 30
41 breaker, the next higher standard rating 15 72 90 63 80 54 70 31 40
described in Section 240 will be permit- 25 120 150 104 150 90 150 52 70
ted. Where the rated primary current is 37.5 180 225 156 200 135 175 78 100
42 less than 9 A, an overcurrent device 50 240 300 208 300 181 225 104 150
rated or set at not more than 167% of 75 361 450 313 400 271 350 156 200
the primary current shall be permitted. 100 481 600 417 600 361 450 208 300
43 167 803 1000 696 900 603 800 348 450
Where the rated primary current is less 250 1202 1600 1042 1400 903 1200 521 700
than 2 A, an overcurrent device rated 333 1601 2000 1388 1800 1202 1600 694 900
or set at not more than 300% will 500 2404 3000 2083 3000 1805 2500 1042 1400
be permitted.
Table 27.3-6. Three-Phase Transformer Primary Protection When Secondary Protection Provided Slash Ratings from 2008 NEC Article
kVA 240 V 480 V 600 V 240.85 Applications 22
FLA Breaker FLA Breaker FLA Breaker A circuit breaker with a straight
Trip Trip Trip voltage rating, such as 240 or 480 V,
shall be permitted to be applied in a 23
3 7 15 — — — —
6 14 30 7 15 6 15 circuit in which the nominal voltage
between any two conductors does not
9 22 40 11 25 9 20
exceed the circuit breaker’s voltage 24
15 36 70 18 40 14 30
30 72 150 36 70 29 60 rating. A two-pole circuit breaker shall
37.5 90 200 45 90 36 70 not be used for protecting a three-
45 108 200 54 110 43 90 phase, corner-grounded delta circuit
25
50 120 225 60 125 48 100 unless the circuit breaker is marked
75 180 350 90 200 72 150 1ø–3ø to indicate such suitability.
112.5 271 500 135 250 108 200
26
150 361 700 180 350 144 300 A circuit breaker with a slash rating,
225 541 1000 271 500 217 400 such as 120/240 V or 480Y/277 V, shall
300 722 1000 361 600 289 500 be permitted to be applied in a solidly 27
500 1203 2000 601 800 481 700 grounded circuit where the nominal
750 1804 2500 902 1200 722 1000 voltage of any conductor to ground
1000 2406 4000 1203 2000 962 1600 does not exceed the lower of the two 28
values of the circuit breaker’s voltage
Table 27.3-7. Three-Phase Transformer Secondary Protection When Primary Protection Provided rating and the nominal voltage
kVA 208 V 240 V 480 V 600 V between any two conductors does 29
FLA Breaker FLA Breaker FLA Breaker FLA Breaker not exceed the higher value of the
Trip Trip Trip Trip circuit breaker’s voltage rating.
30
3 8 10 7 10 — — — — FPN: Proper application of molded-
6 17 20 14 20 7 10 — — case circuit breakers on three-phase
9 25 35 22 30 11 15 9 10
15 42 60 36 45 18 25 14 20
systems, other than solidly grounded 31
wye, particularly on corner-grounded
30 83 110 72 100 36 45 29 40
delta systems, considers the circuit
37.5 104 150 90 125 45 60 36 50
45 125 175 108 150 54 70 43 60
breakers’ individual pole-interrupting 32
capability.”
50 139 175 120 175 60 80 48 60
75 208 300 180 225 90 125 72 90 For corner-grounded delta systems
112.5 312 400 271 350 135 175 108 150 refer to Eaton for reduced interrupting
33
150 416 600 361 500 180 225 144 200 ratings of selected type two- and
225 652 800 541 700 271 350 217 300
three-pole breakers. 34
300 833 1200 722 900 361 500 289 400
500 1388 1800 1203 1500 601 800 481 600 For center tapped delta applications
750 2082 3000 1804 2500 902 1200 722 900 where there is a tap between “A”
1000 2776 3500 2406 3000 1203 1600 962 1200
and “C” (high “B” being the leg), 35
the following applies:
1. The voltage from the tapped 36
winding center point that is
grounded is 0.867 x line to
line voltage. 37
2. Any single-pole breaker connected
to “B” phase must have a voltage 38
rating equal to 0.867 x line to
line voltage.
3. Any two-pole breaker should have 39
a full voltage rating equal to or
above line to line voltage (slash
rating is not acceptable). 40
41
42
43
Cable Sizing/Selection The designer must review the equip- When a designer is sizing cables for
22 There is often much confusion about
ment labeling or installation guidelines termination on electrical distribution
to determine the proper cable size and equipment, they must ensure not
the size and insulation ratings of cables insulation required, regardless of the to exceed:
23 that are used with circuit breakers and
other types of electrical equipment
markings on the actual lugs. For
example, panelboards, switchboards, 1. The temperature rating of the
assemblies. Much of the confusion is motor control centers and so on. often equipment termination.
24 caused by not taking into consideration contain lugs that are marked 90 °C on 2. The insulation rating of the cable
the rating of the terminations of the the lug itself, however, the assembly is
electrical equipment. When sizing and at the full load ampacity of the
only rated for a 75 °C cable termination. equipment.
25 selecting a cable, the designer must Therefore, only cables with a minimum
consider the temperature rating of the of 75 °C insulation and rated/derated The following are a couple simple
termination it will be landed on so that per its 75 °C ampacity rating can be sizing examples to illustrate some of
26 the proper size and insulation rating used. the considerations for selecting and
can be chosen. sizing cables.
Note: All listed electrical distribution
■ Per UL 489, circuit breakers rated
27 125 A or less shall be marked as
equipment rated 600 Vac and less has It should also be noted that many
a maximum cable termination rating terminals are suitable for use only
being suitable for 60 °C (140 °F) of 75 °C (167 °F). with copper wire. Where aluminum
only, 75 °C (167 °F) only or 60 °C/
28 75 °C (140 °F/167 °F) wire. All Eaton There are many different types of
or copper-clad aluminum wire is
used, the terminals must be marked
listed breakers rated 125 A and less conductors and Table 310.13(A) appropriately. The marking is usually
are marked 60 °C/75 °C of NEC 2008 can help provide an
29 ■ Per UL 489, circuit breakers rated understanding of conductors to use
abbreviated as “AL” for aluminum,
“CU” for copper and “AL-CU” for a ter-
over 125 A shall be marked as being for various field-wired applications. minal that can handle both.
This table shows that insulation type
30 suitable for 75 °C (167 °F). All Eaton
listed breakers rated over 125 A are is a key aspect of a conductor that
marked 75 °C impacts not only where it can be
31 installed but also the conductor’s rated
It is important to note that the ampacity. Together with Tables 310.16
termination rating of electrical through 310.21, the cable ampacities
32 equipment is based on the entire of various conductors with various
equipment assembly and not just the insulation types are presented to the
rating of the lug termination itself. designer who must choose the appro-
33 priate conductor for the application.
Time-Current Trip Curve The upper left portions of these curves Curves can be family curves and are
Characteristics show the inverse time delay tripping of suitable for most applications; for more 22
the breakers due to thermal action. accurate applications, a detailed curve of
Time-current trip curve characteristics The lower right segments for these the particular type and ampere rating of
are available on the Eaton Web site. curves portray the magnetic tripping the breaker should be requested. 23
action of the breakers. In the case of
The band curves shown for each the front-adjustable thermal-magnetic The total time taken by a breaker to
breaker type represent current tripping breakers, the magnetic tripping clear a fault consists of the mechanical 24
limits for the breaker and are within elements may be adjusted to trip at operating time plus the time of actual
limits established by Underwriters values within a specific current range. current interruption. Characteristic
Laboratories. For a given current, at This adjustment is shown in the time/current curves show total clearing 25
rated ambient, a breaker will clear the respective characteristic tripping times. Magnetic only breakers have
circuit automatically at some total time curve. When these breakers leave the no time delay in tripping. The tripping
within the two extreme values defined factory, their magnetic trip elements characteristics of these breakers are 26
by “maximum” and “minimum” are set at the high side of their tripping similar to the right-hand portion of
curves. For example, a single-pole, 15 A range. Adjustment downward may be the standard breakers, except with
QUICKLAG would trip in no less than made to fit the requirements of the the vertical lines extended to the top 27
10 seconds and in no more than installation. Currents equal to or of the curve.
150 seconds on a 30 A current. greater than these magnetic settings
Because of this allowed spread, users will cause instant tripping. 28
should not specify exact tripping times.
10000 10000
29
5000 5000 AMPERE RATING
OR
LONG TIME PICK-UP 30
1000 1000 31
500 500 TYPICAL TIME-CURRENT CURVE
ADJUSTMENTS FOR SOLID-STATE TRIP
UNIT WITH ADJUSTABLE GROUND FAULT 32
PICK-UP AND DELAY SETTINGS.
MAXIMUM
LONG TIME LONG TIME DELAY
T
100 PORTION
T
100 10
8
33
I I 6
50 50 T
M M
I 4 GROUND FAULT
E
MINIMUM
E
M 3 PICK-UP 34
I E 2
I
N N
I 2
I t RAMP
S
10
S
10
N
1
.8 35
E E .6
5 5 S GROUND FAULT
C C TIME DELAY
SHORT TIME E .4
O O
N N
PICK-UP C
O
.3
.2
36
D D
S N
S 2
I t RAMP
1 D
1 .1
SHORT TIME
S
.08
.06
37
.5 .5 DELAY
.04
.03
.2 .3 .4 .6 .8 1 2 3 4 6 8
GROUND FAULT PICK-UP
38
CURRENT IN MULTIPLES OF
.1 .1 FRAME OR SENSOR RATING.
.05
INSTANTANEOUS 39
.05 PICK-UP
INSTANTANEOUS
PORTION
40
.01 .01
.5 1 5 10 50 100 500 1000 .5 1 5 10 50 100 500 1000 5000 10000
CURRENT IN MULTIPLES OF CIRCUIT BREAKER RATING CURRENT IN MULTIPLES OF RATING PLUG OR CURRENT SENSOR 41
Non-Adjustable Thermal-Magnetic Electronic Trip Unit with Adjustable
Molded-Case Circuit Breakers Phase and Ground Current Settings
42
Figure 27.3-3. Typical Time-Current Curves
43
Selective Coordination Design Considerations For MCCBs and LVPCBs in the low
22 Design Issues In order to properly design a selectively level overload or low level fault
coordinated system, the design current range (typically below 10 times
In the design of Elevator feeders, professional engineer must recognize the device rating) it is only necessary
23 Emergency systems, Legally Required how the various low voltage (600 V and to ensure that the minimum time
Standby systems and new Critical below) overcurrent protective devices, band of the upstream device does
Operations Power Systems (COPS), such as molded-case circuit breakers not overlap the maximum time
24 today’s engineer faces greater (MCCBs) and low voltage power band of the downstream device.
difficulty in meeting the NEC selective circuit breakers (LVPCBs) operate. This information can be typically
coordination requirements. Whether Following is a brief discussion of these determined from the published
25 using breakers or fuses, the engineer devices in relationship to selective time-current curves of the devices.
has to understand the nature of the coordination. Each MCCB and LVPCB
devices being selected, and properly must have a voltage rating and
26 apply them, such that only the protec- interrupting capacity equal to or greater
tive device nearest to the fault will open than the system voltage and available
to clear an overload/fault condition. fault current at its point of application
27 in the electrical distribution system.
28
Overcurrent = Fault or Overload
Fault or Overload at C
“C” Locations
32
35
Only This Breaker 1
36 Opens for a Fault or
Overload at “A” Location
37 B
1
A
Branch
Circuit
38
A
Light Ballast
39 or Motor
41
42
43
Methods to Obtain 100% 2. Select Larger Line Side Molded-Case Use Manufacturer’s Test Information
22 Selective Coordination Circuit Breaker Circuit breaker manufacturers, such as
Select a line side breaker with a larger Eaton Corporation, provide selective
There are various methods to obtain frame size than would normally be coordination tables between specific
23 selective coordination between over- required when just considering the line side circuit breakers and load
current protective devices, but the load current requirements. Typically, side circuit breakers, for various
end goal is to have all the line side the larger the molded-case circuit maximum values of fault current.
24 overcurrent protective devices in breaker frame size, the higher the (See Table 27.3-10 for 100% Selective
series to wait until the overcurrent magnetic trip adjustment or fixed Breaker Combinations.) These tables
protective device directly protecting instantaneous override value. are based on circuit breaker test data.
25 the circuit having the overcurrent General rule: The magnetic trip setting It should be noted that in many cases,
opens. This means that typically as or fixed instantaneous override value the allowable fault current levels to
the devices progress upstream toward must be higher than the calculated achieve selective coordination is
26 the source, each device on the line side available fault current at load side significantly higher when using
of a downstream series device must circuit breaker. However, the larger the manufacturer’s specific test
have a longer waiting time. The only the molded-case circuit breaker frame information. This is attributed to the
27 two exceptions to this general rule size, typically the higher the associated high-speed performance of modern
would be: cost and arc flash energy on a fault molded-case circuit breakers that
condition. in some cases are marked as being
28 1. Two protective devices of the
current limiting: “In addition, although
same trip or fuse rating directly 3. Select a Line Side Low Voltage
in series. some molded-case circuit breakers
Power Circuit Breaker may not be formally marked as current
29 2. A transformer primary feeder Use the combination of upstream limiting, they still begin to open before
breaker and transformer low voltage power circuit breakers the first 1/2-cycle peak, inserting arc
secondary main breaker. and downstream molded-case circuit impedance into the circuit, and thus
30 breakers. The required combinations still reduce the peak let-through
For both of these exceptions, it would will vary depending on the available current (lPI) with resulting lower l2t
not matter which overcurrent device fault current. Most manufacturers have values. This current reduction by
31 would open or if they both opened, low voltage power circuit the downstream breaker reduces
because the protected circuit would breakers available in two types. the current to a level below the
be disconnected in either case. instantaneous override of the
32 Type 1: Low voltage power circuit upstream breaker, thus providing
Circuit Breaker Selection breakers with short-time current selective coordination for higher
1. Select Specific Molded-Case ratings available up to 100 kA and fault current levels.
33 Circuit Breakers with interrupting ratings up to 100 kA.
It should be noted that the test circuit
Selective coordination between Type 2: For fault currents above used by manufacturers to confirm
34 upstream molded-case circuit breakers 100 kA, low voltage power circuit selective coordination must be known
and downstream molded-case circuit breakers are available either as and reasonable. Eaton’s test circuit
breakers requires special consideration. combination low voltage power is similar to the test circuit used by
35 There are various ways to obtain circuit breakers with current limiters, UL 489. This test circuit allows for
selective coordination, some applicable or as true current limiting versions 4 feet of wire for the combination
basic methods are as follows: without current limiters. Both types of wire from the load side of the
36 ■ For molded-case circuit breakers
have interrupting ratings up to 200 kA, upstream breaker through the down-
but typically have reduced short-time stream breaker to the point of the fault.
with thermal-magnetic trip units, current ratings.
select a line-side breaker with a
37 magnetic trip (instantaneous 4. Select Both Line and Load Low Voltage 0.1 Second Selective Coordination
element) setting above the calculated Power Circuit Breakers Some applications and jurisdictions
38 available fault current level at the When usinng low voltage power only mandate breaker selectivity for
load side downstream breaker circuit breakers, because of the high time periods longer than 0.1 seconds.
■ For molded-case circuit breakers short-time current ratings available in This allows the designer greater
39 with electronic trip units, select all frame sizes, and their maximum flexibility to balance the affects of
a line side breaker that has an 30-cycle short-time delay rating, there arc flash risk, downtime risk, risk of
adjustable instantaneous element is generally no problem obtaining equipment damage and so on. with
40 or fixed instantaneous override selective coordination between line selectivity. (See Table 27.3-11 for
greater than the calculated available and load side low voltage power 0.1 Second Breaker Selectivity
fault current level at the load side circuit breakers. However, the higher Combinations.)
41 downstream breakers. In addition, the short delay setting, the higher
the line side breaker short-time the level of available arc flash energy
delay setting must be selected should a fault occur directly on the
42 to allow the load side breaker load side of a given low voltage power
adequate time to open and clear circuit breaker.
the fault
43
40
41
42
43
Table 27.3-10. Molded-Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) 100% Selective Coordination Combinations
22 Upstream Breaker
Breaker Family EG F F F F F F J J J
23 Type Trip Unit T/M T/M T/M T/M ETU ETU ETU T/M T/M T/M
Digitrip RMS Trip Unit — — — — 310+ 310+ 310+ — — —
OPTIM Trip Unit — — — — — — — — — —
24 Minimum Trip (Plug/Trip) 125 A 100 A 150 A 225 A 15 A 60 A 100 A 70 A 150 A 250 A
Maximum Trip (Frame) 125 A 100 A 200 A 225 A 80 A 160 A 225 A 125 A 225 A 250 A
Pow-R-Line: Main 3E 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a
25 Pow-R-Line: Branch 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 4, Swbd
Downstream Breaker Pow-R-Line: Sub-Feed — 1a, 2a, 3E 3a
26 Pow-R-Line Panelboard/Switchboard
Main Branch Sub-Feed
BR, BAB, HQP and QC (10 kA at 240 Vac) Single-, Two- and Three-Pole
27 15 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.2 1.0 1.5 2.2 0.6 1.2 2.3 1.0 2.1 4.0
20 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.2 1.0 1.5 2.2 0.6 1.2 2.3 1.0 2.1 3.4
30 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.2 1.0 1.5 2.2 0.6 1.2 2.3 0.7 2.1 3.4
28 40 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.2 0.6 1.2 2.3 — 1.5 3.4
50 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 0.8 — 1.5 2.2 — 1.2 2.3 — 1.5 2.5
60 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 0.8 — 1.5 2.2 — 1.2 2.3 — 1.5 2.5
29 70 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — — 1.5 2.2 — 1.2 2.3 — 1.5 2.5
80 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — — — 2.2 — — 2.3 — — 2.5
90 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — — — 2.2 — — 2.3 — — 2.3
30 100 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — — — 1.8 — — 2.3 — — 2.3
BRH, QPHW, QBHW and QCHW (22 kA at 240 Vac) Single-, Two- and Three-Pole
15 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.2 1.0 1.5 2.2 0.6 1.2 2.3 1.0 2.1 4.0
31 20 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.2 1.0 1.5 2.2 0.6 1.2 2.3 1.0 2.1 3.4
30 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.2 1.0 1.5 2.2 0.6 1.2 2.3 0.7 2.1 3.4
40 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.2 0.6 1.2 2.3 — 1.5 3.4
32 50 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 0.8 — 1.5 2.2 — 1.2 2.3 — 1.5 2.5
60 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 0.8 — 1.5 2.2 — 1.2 2.3 — 1.5 2.5
70 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — — 1.5 2.2 — 1.2 2.3 — 1.5 2.5
33 80
90
1a
1a
1a, 3a, 4, Swbd
1a, 3a, 4, Swbd
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2.2
2.2
—
—
—
—
2.3
2.3
—
—
—
—
2.5
2.3
100 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — — — 1.8 — — 2.3 — — 2.3
41
42
43
40
41
42
43
23 Type Trip Unit T/M T/M T/M ETU ETU ETU T/M T/M T/M ETU
Digitrip RMS Trip Unit — — — 310 310 310 — — — 310
OPTIM Trip Unit — — — 550, 550, 550, — — — 550,
24 1050 1050 1050 1050
Minimum Trip 100 A 200 A 400 A 70 A 125 A 200 A 300 A 400 A 600 A 200 A (OPTIM)
(Plug/Trip) 300 A (Digi)
25 Maximum Trip (Frame) 175 A 350 A 400 A 125 A 250 A 400 A 350 A 500 A 600 A 600 A
Pow-R-Line: Main 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 3a,4,Swbd
Pow-R-Line: Branch 4, Swbd 4, Swbd
26 Downstream Breaker Pow-R-Line: Sub-Feed 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — —
Pow-R-Line Panelboard/Switchboard
27 Main Branch Sub-Feed
BR, BAB, HQP and QC (10 kA at 240 Vac) Single-, Two- and Three-Pole
15 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 2.5 5.0 10 3.0 6.0 10 10 10 10 10
28 20 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 2.0 4.0 8.0 2.5 5.0 8.0 9.0 10 10 10
30 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 2.0 4.0 8.0 2.5 5.0 8.0 9.0 10 10 10
40 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.2 3.0 6.0 1.5 4.0 6.0 7.5 10 10 10
29 50 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.2 3.0 6.0 1.5 4.0 6.0 7.5 10 10 10
60 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 3.0 6.0 1.5 4.0 6.0 7.5 10 10 10
70 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 2.5 5.0 — 3.0 5.0 7.5 10 10 10
30 80 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 2.5 5.0 — 3.0 5.0 7.5 10 10 10
90 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 2.5 5.0 — 3.0 5.0 7.5 10 10 10
100 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 2.5 5.0 — 3.0 5.0 7.5 10 10 10
31 BRH, QPHW, QBHW and QCHW (22 kA at 240 Vac) Single-, Two- and Three-Pole
15 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 2.5 5.0 10 3.0 6.0 10 10 10 22 22
20 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 2.0 4.0 8.0 2.5 5.0 8.0 9.0 10 22 22
32 30 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 2.0 4.0 8.0 2.5 5.0 8.0 9.0 10 22 22
40 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.2 3.0 6.0 1.5 4.0 6.0 7.5 10 22 22
50 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.2 3.0 6.0 1.5 4.0 6.0 7.5 10 22 22
60 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 3.0 6.0 1.5 4.0 6.0 7.5 10 22 22
33 70 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 2.5 5.0 — 3.0 5.0 7.5 10 22 22
80 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 2.5 5.0 — 3.0 5.0 7.5 10 22 22
90 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 2.5 5.0 — 3.0 5.0 7.5 10 22 22
34 100 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 2.5 5.0 — 3.0 5.0 7.5 10 22 22
GHB Family (65 kA at 240 Vac, 14 kA at 480Y/277 Vac)
35 20
30
—
—
1a, 3a, 4, Swbd
1a, 3a, 4, Swbd
—
—
2.0
2.0
2.7
2.7
4.5
4.5
2.7
2.7
4.0
4.0
4.5
4.5
10
10
10
10
15
15
10
10
50 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.6 2.7 4.2 2.7 3.6 4.2 10 10 12 10
70 2a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 2.5 4.2 — 3.6 4.2 7.4 7.4 12 7.4
36 100 2a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 2.5 4.2 — 3.6 4.2 10 7.4 12 7.4
FCL Family Current Limiting (200 kA at 240 Vac, 150 kA at 480 Vac)
37 100 — Swbd — — 2.8 5.0 — 6.0 6.5 10 10 10 10
EG Family (EGB, EGE, EGS, EGH)
15 — 3E — 2.0 2.5 5.6 2.5 4.6 5.6 20 20 35 35
38 30 — 3E — 2.0 2.5 5.6 2.5 4.6 5.6 15 15 35 35
50 — 3E — 1.6 2.5 5.2 2.5 4.0 5.2 10 10 18 18
60 3E 3E — — 2.5 5.2 2.5 4.0 5.2 10 10 18 18
39 100
125
3E
3E
3E
3E
—
—
—
—
2.5
—
5.2
5.2
—
—
4.0
4.0
5.2
5.2
10
10
10
10
18
18
18
18
F Family (ED, EDB, EDS, EDH, EDC, FD, HFD, FDC, FDB (150 A), EHD (100 A), FDE, HFDE, FDCE)
40 15 — 3a, 4, Swbd — 2.0 2.5 5.0 2.5 4.0 5.0 10 10 12 12
40 — 3a, 4, Swbd — 1.6 2.5 5.0 2.5 3.2 4.2 8.3 8.3 12 12
100 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — 2.3 3.2 — 3.2 4.0 7.0 7.0 12 12
41 225 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — 3.2 — — 4.0 — 7.0 12 12
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23 Type Trip Unit T/M T/M T/M ETU ETU ETU T/M ETU
Digitrip RMS Trip Unit — — — 310+ 310+ 310+ — 310
OPTIM Trip Unit — — — — — — — —
24 Minimum Trip (Plug/Trip) 125 A 175 A 225 A 100 A 160 A 250 A 600 A 150 A
Maximum Trip (Frame) 150 A 200 A 400 250 A 400 A 600 A 600 A 350 A
Pow-R-Line: Main 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 — — 4, Swbd 4, Swbd 4
25 Pow-R-Line: Branch 4, Swbd 4, Swbd 4, Swbd
Downstream Breaker Pow-R-Line: Sub-Feed — — — — — — — —
26 Pow-R-Line Panelboard/Switchboard
Main Branch Sub-Feed
BR, BAB, HQP and QC (10 kA at 240 Vac) Single-, Two- and Three-Pole
27 15 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
20 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 7.5 10 10 9.0 10 10 10 10
30 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 7.5 10 10 9.0 10 10 10 10
28 40 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 5.3 10 10 7.5 10 10 10 10
50 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 5.3 10 10 7.5 10 10 10 10
60 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 5.3 10 10 7.5 10 10 10 10
29 70 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 4.3 10 10 7.5 10 10 10 10
80 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 10 10 7.5 10 10 10 —
90 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 10 10 7.5 10 10 10 —
30 100 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 10 10 7.5 10 10 10 —
BRH, QPHW, QBHW and QCHW (22 kA at 240 Vac) Single-, Two- and Three-Pole
15 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 10 22 22 10 14.4 22 22 22
31 20 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 7.5 22 22 9.0 14.4 22 22 22
30 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 7.5 22 22 9.0 14.4 22 22 22
40 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 5.3 22 22 7.5 14.4 22 22 22
32 50 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 5.3 22 22 7.5 14.4 22 22 22
60 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 5.3 22 22 7.5 12 18 22 22
70 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 4.3 22 22 7.5 12 18 22 22
33 80
90
1a
1a
1a, 3a, 4, Swbd
1a, 3a, 4, Swbd
—
—
—
—
22
22
22
22
7.5
7.5
12
12
18
18
22
22
—
—
100 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — — 22 22 7.5 12 18 22 —
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23 Type Trip Unit ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU
Digitrip RMS Trip Unit 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310
OPTIM Trip Unit 550, 550, 550, 550, 510, 510, 510, 510, 510, 510,
24 1050 1050 1050 1050 610,
810,
610, 610, 610, 610, 610,
810, 810, 810, 810, 810,
910, 910, 910, 910, 910, 910,
1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050
25 Minimum Trip (Plug/Trip) 400 A 400 A 400 A 600 A 800 A 800 A 800 A 800 A 1000 A 1200 A
Maximum Trip (Frame) 400 A 600 A 800 A 1200 A 800 A 1000 A 1200 A 1600 A 2000 A 250 A
26 Pow-R-Line: Main — — 4, 4, 4, Swbd
Swbd Swbd
Pow-R-Line: Branch 4, Swbd 4, Swbd
27 Downstream Breaker Pow-R-Line: Sub-Feed — — — — — — — — — —
Pow-R-Line Panelboard/Switchboard
Main Branch Sub-Feed
28 BR, BAB, HQP and QC (10 kA at 240 Vac) Single-, Two- and Three-Pole
15 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
29 20
30
—
—
1a, 3a, 4, Swbd
1a, 3a, 4, Swbd
—
—
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
40 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
50 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
30 60 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
70 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
80 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
31 90 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
100 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
BRH, QPHW, QBHW and QCHW (22 kA at 240 Vac) Single-, Two- and Three-Pole
32 15 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
20 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
30 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
33 40 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
50 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
60 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
34 70 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
80 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
90 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
35 100 1a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
GHB Family (65 kA at 240 Vac, 14 kA at 480Y/277 Vac)
20 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14
36 30 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14
50 — 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14
70 2a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14
37 100 2a 1a, 3a, 4, Swbd — 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14 65/14
FCL Family Current Limiting (200 kA at 240 Vac, 150 kA at 480 Vac)
100 — Swbd — 200/65 200/65 200/65 200/65 200/65 200/65 200/65 200/65 200/65 200/65
38 EG Family (EGB, EGE, EGS, EGH)
15 — 3E — 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
30 — 3E — 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
39 50 — 3E — 42 42 42 42 65 65 65 65 65 65
60 3E 3E — 42 42 42 42 65 65 65 65 65 65
100 3E 3E — 35 35 35 35 65 65 65 65 65 65
40 125 3E 3E — 35 35 35 35 65 65 65 65 65 65
F Family (ED, EDB, EDS, EDH, EDC, FD, HFD, FDC, FDB [150 A], EHD [100 A], FDE, HFDE, FDCE)
41 15
40
—
—
3a,4, Swbd
3a, 4, Swbd
—
—
50
42
50
42
50
42
50
42
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
100 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 35 35 35 35 65 65 65 65 65 65
225 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 30 30 30 30 65 65 65 65 65 65
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Molded-Case Circuit Breaker Steps in Determining 0.1 Second Selective 5. Once an upstream family of
22 Selective Coordination Coordination Between Line and Load Side circuit breakers is determined that
Circuit Breakers selectively coordinates, you can
Combinations—0.1 Second 1. Determine the maximum available find the specific breaker within
23 Selective Coordination fault current from all sources, at that family that meets the required
both the upstream and down- interrupting capacity by checking
For 0.1 Second Selective Coordination stream breakers, by means of a the breaker product overview
24 Applications—Table 27.3-11 short-circuit study, appropriate tables on Pages 27.4-4 through
The left side columns list the charts and/or formulas. Where 27.4-6.
amperages of the downstream breaker both line and load breakers are
25 grouped by the available breaker connected to the same bus, this
6. Optional—Once the selective
combination of breakers is
frames. The next columns on the right will be the same value. determined, you can determine
26 of the amperages indicate the type of the type of Pow-R-Line panelboard
Pow-R-Line panelboards and/or 2. Starting on the left at the top and
moving downward, select the or switchboard assembly that can
switchboard that the given down- be used.
stream breaker is available in and downstream Eaton breaker
27 whether the breaker may be used in that has adequate Interrupting Note: If both the upstream and downstream
that assembly as a main, feeder or Capacity (IC), voltage rating and breakers are to be in the same assembly,
sub-feed breaker. continuous amperage rating for the ensure that both devices are available in
28 downstream breaker application. the same type Pow-R-Line assembly.
The top rows of the table list the If the required interrupting rating,
amperages of the upstream breaker voltage rating, or amperage rating Repeat the above steps for each pair
29 grouped by the available breaker is not shown in the table, continue of breakers in the system to quickly
frames. The next row below indicates downward to the row for the next and easily select devices that will
the type of trip unit needed: larger breaker frame. selectively coordinate to 0.1 seconds.
30
T/M = Thermal-Magnetic 3. Move horizontally from the
selected downstream breaker
31 ETU = Electronic Trip Unit trip rating to the first column that
For ETUs, the next rows indicate the indicates “T.” (“T” indicates that 0.1
specific type of Digitrip RMS trip unit second selective coordination can
32 and/or OPTIM trip unit available. be achieved between the
chosen downstream and
The minimum trip/maximum trip rows upstream circuit breakers up to
33 indicate the amperage range for which the maximum interrupting rating
the indicated selectivity is valid. of the downstream breaker.)
34 The next rows below the minimum/ 4. Proceed upward to read the
maximum trip indicate the type of possible upstream breaker
Pow-R-Line panelboards and/or frame. Check the minimum
35 switchboard that the given upstream and maximum trip range indicated
breaker is available in and whether the to ensure it meets the required
breaker may be used in that assembly upstream breaker trip rating.
36 as a main, feeder or sub-feed breaker. If the trip rating meets the
requirements, this will be one of
The letter “T” at the intersection the possible upstream breakers
of a row and column indicates that
37 0.1 second selective coordination that will selectively coordinate
can be achieve between the chosen with the downstream breaker.
downstream and upstream circuit If the indicated trip rating or trip
38 breakers up to the maximum range does not meet the require-
interrupting rating of the ments for the line side breaker,
downstream breaker. repeat Step 3 and Step 4.
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23 Type Trip Unit T/M T/M T/M T/M ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU
Digitrip RMS Trip Unit — — — — 310+ 310+ 310+ 310+ 310+ 310+
OPTIM Trip Unit — — — — — — — — — —
24 Minimum Trip (Plug/Trip) 125 A 100 A 150 A 175 A 50 A 80 A 100 A 150 A 200 A 225 A
Maximum Trip (Frame) 125 A 100 A 150 A 225 A — — — 160 A — 225 A
Pow-R-Line: Main 3E 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E
25 Pow-R-Line: Branch 3E 3a, 4, Swbd
Downstream Breaker Pow-R-Line: Sub-Feed — 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E
26 Pow-R-Line Panelboard/Switchboard
Main Branch Sub-Feed
F Family (ED, EDB, EDS, EDH, EDC, FD, HFD, FDC, FDB(150 A), EHD(100A), FDE, HFDE, FDCE)
27 15 — 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T — — T — — T T T T
40 — 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — T — — T T T T
70 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — T — — — T T T
28 100 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — T — — — T T T
125 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — T T
150 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — — —
29 225 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — — —
J Family (JDB, JD, HJD, JDC)
70 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
30 100 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
125 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
175 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
31 225 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
250 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
LCL 250 Family Current Limiting
32 150 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
200 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
225 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
33 250 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
LCL 400 Family Current Limiting
225 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
34 275 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
300 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
400 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
35 K Family (KDB, KD, CKD, HKD, CHKD, KDC)
100 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — — —
150 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — — —
36 200 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — — —
250 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — — —
300 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — — —
37 400 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — — —
L Family (LDB, LD, CLD, HLD, CHLD, LDC, CLDC)
300 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
38 350 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
400 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
500 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
39 600 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
LG Family (LGE, LGS, LGH, LGC)
300 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
40 350 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
400 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
500 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
41 600 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
N Family (ND, CND, HND, CHND, NDC, CNDC, NGS, NGH, NGC)
400 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
42 600 4, Swbd 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
800 4, Swbd 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
1200 4, Swbd 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — — —
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Note: T = Selectivity to 0.1 seconds is achieved with available fault current values up to the full AIC rating of the breaker. 43
23 Type Trip Unit T/M T/M T/M T/M T/M T/M ETU ETU ETU ETU
Digitrip RMS Trip Unit — — — — — — 310 310 310 310
OPTIM Trip Unit — — — — — — 550, 550, 550, 550,
24 1050 1050 1050 1050
Minimum Trip (Plug/Trip) 70 A 150 A 250 A 100 A 200 A 400 A 70 A 100 A 125 A 150 A
Maximum Trip (Frame) — — — — — — — — — —
25 Pow-R-Line: Main 3a 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4
Pow-R-Line: Branch 4, Swbd 4, Swbd
Note: T = Selectivity to 0.1 seconds is achieved with available fault current values up to the full AIC rating of the breaker.
23 Type Trip Unit ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU T/M T/M T/M
Digitrip RMS Trip Unit 310 310 310 310 310 — — —
OPTIM Trip Unit 550, 1050 550, 1050 550, 1050 550, 1050 550, 1050 — — —
24 Minimum Trip (Plug/Trip) 200 A 225 A 250 A 300 A 400 A 300 A 400 A 600 A
Maximum Trip (Frame) — — — — — — — —
Pow-R-Line: Main 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 3a, 4, Swbd
25 Pow-R-Line: Branch 4, Swbd 4, Swbd
Downstream Breaker Pow-R-Line: Sub-Feed 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — —
26 Pow-R-Line Panelboard/Switchboard
Main Branch Sub-Feed
F Family (ED, EDB, EDS, EDH, EDC, FD, HFD, FDC, FDB (150 A), EHD (100 A), FDE, HFDE, FDCE)
27 15 — 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T T T T T T
40 — 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T T T T T T
70 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T T T T T T
28 100 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T T T T T T
125 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — T T T T T T T
150 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — T T T T T
29 225 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — T T
J Family
70 3a, 4 4, Swbd — T T T T T T T T
30 100 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — T T T T T T T
125 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — T T T T T
175 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — T T T T
31 225 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — T T
250 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — T T
LCL 250 Family Current Limiting
32 150 3a, 4 4, Swbd — T T T T T T T T
200 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — T T T T T
225 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — T T T T
33 250 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — T T T T
LCL 400 Family Current Limiting
225 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — T — T T
34 275 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — T — T T
300 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — T T
400 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — T
35 K Family (KDB, KD, CKD, HKD, CHKD, KDC)
100 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — T T T T T T
150 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — T T T T
36 200 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — T T
250 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — T
300 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — T
37 400 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — —
L Family (LDB, LD, CLD, HLD, CHLD, LDC, CLDC)
300 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — T
38 350 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — T
400 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — —
500 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — —
39 600 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — —
LG Family (LGE, LGS, LGH, LGC)
300 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — T
40 350 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — T
400 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — T
500 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — —
41 600 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — —
N Family (ND, CND, HND, CHND, NDC, CNDC, NGS, NGH, NGC)
400 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — —
42 600 4, Swbd 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — —
800 4, Swbd 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — —
1200 4, Swbd 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — —
43
Note: T = Selectivity to 0.1 seconds is achieved with available fault current values up to the full AIC rating of the breaker.
23 Type Trip Unit ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU ETU
Digitrip RMS Trip Unit 310 310 310 310+ 310+ 310+ 310+ 310(+) 310(+)
OPTIM Trip Unit 550, 1050 550, 1050 550, 1050 — — — — 550, 1050 550, 1050
24 Minimum Trip (Plug/Trip) 300 A 400 A 600 A 250 A 300 A 400 A 500 A 400 A 600 A
Maximum Trip (Frame) — — — — — — 600 A — —
Pow-R-Line: Main 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 3a, 3E, 4, Swbd PRL4, Swbd
25 Pow-R-Line: Branch 4, Swbd 4, Swbd PRL4, Swbd
Downstream Breaker Pow-R-Line: Sub-Feed — — — — — — — — —
26 Pow-R-Line Panelboard/Switchboard
Main Branch Sub-Feed
F Family (ED, EDB, EDS, EDH, EDC, FD, HFD, FDC, FDB (150 A), EHD (100 A), FDE, HFDE, FDCE)
27 15 — 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T T T T T T T
40 — 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T T T T T T T
70 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T T T T T T T
28 100 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T T T T T T T
125 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T T T T T T T
150 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T T T T T T T
29 225 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E 3a, 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — T — — T T — T
J Family
70 3a, 4 4, Swbd — T T T T T T T T T
30 100 3a, 4 4, Swbd — T T T T T T T T T
125 3a, 4 4, Swbd — T T T T T T T T T
175 3a, 4 4, Swbd — T T T T — T T T T
31 225 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — T — — T T — T
250 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — T — — — — — T
LCL 250 Family Current Limiting
32 150 3a, 4 4, Swbd — T T T T T T T T T
200 3a, 4 4, Swbd — T T T T T T T T T
225 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — T T T T T T T T
33 250 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — T — T T T T T T
LCL 400 Family Current Limiting
225 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — T T T T T T T T
34 275 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — T — — T T T T
300 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — T — — T T — T
400 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — T — — — — — T
35 K Family (KDB, KD, CKD, HKD, CHKD, KDC)
100 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E T T T — T T T T T
150 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — T T — T T T T T
36 200 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — T — — T T — T
250 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — T — — — T — T
300 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — —
37 400 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd 1a, 2a, 3a, 3E — — — — — — — — —
L Family (LDB, LD, CLD, HLD, CHLD, LDC, CLDC)
300 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
38 350 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
400 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
500 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
39 600 3a, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
LG Family (LGE, LGS, LGH, LGC)
300 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — T — — — — — T
40 350 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
400 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
500 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
41 600 3a, 3E, 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
N Family (ND, CND, HND, CHND, NDC, CNDC, NGS, NGH, NGC)
400 4 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
42 600 4, Swbd 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
800 4, Swbd 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
1200 4, Swbd 4, Swbd — — — — — — — — — —
43
Note: T = Selectivity to 0.1 seconds is achieved with available fault current values up to the full AIC rating of the breaker.
Note: T = Selectivity to 0.1 seconds is achieved with available fault current values up to the full AIC rating of the breaker. 43
Note: T = Selectivity to 0.1 seconds is achieved with available fault current values up to the full AIC rating of the breaker.
22 Arcflash Reduction
Current in Amperes
Maintenance System 1 10 100 1K 10K
1000 1000
23 Selected models of Eaton’s molded-
case circuit breakers are available with 480 V Feeder
NG Frame, Digitrip 310+
an Arcflash Reduction Maintenance Trip 1200.0 A
24 System to provide reduced levels of Plug 1200.0 A
Setting Phase
incident arc flash energy when put in
LTPU (0.4-1.0 x P) H (7200 A)
the Maintenance Mode. LTD (2-9 Sec.) 12
25 The Arcflash Reduction Maintenance 100 STPU (2-12 x LTPU) 6 (7200 A) 100
STD (0.1-0.5 Sec.) 0.3 (l2t Out)
System is available on Magnum power INST or (14,400 A)
circuit breakers, NRX power circuit
26 breakers and select Series G molded-
case circuit breakers. In Series G 480 V Feeder
molded-case breakers, the trip unit ARMS
27 combines Eaton’s Arcflash Reduction Trip 1200.0 A
10 Plug 1200.0 A 10
Time in Seconds
Maintenance System with the Digitrip
Settings ARMS
310+ electronic trip unit, allowing for
28 the ability to place the trip unit in
ARMS 4.0 (800 A)
42
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42
Figure 27.3-7. Circuit Breaker Fed from
Multiple Power Supply Sources
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40
41
42
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39
40
41
42
43
Ground-Fault
25 Power Detection Means and
Source Control Logic Circuitry
“Neutral”
Circuit
26 Conductor
Voltage Still Control Power
Circuit Present Connection for Control
Circuit Breaker
27 Contacts Open
Breaker
Ground
Logic Circuitry
43
40
41
42
43
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24
25
26
27
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30
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34
35
36
37
38
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40
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Miniature Circuit Breakers and Supplementary Protectors
Table 27.4-1. Eaton’s QUICKLAG Industrial Circuit Breakers 1 Plug-In, Bolt-On, Cable-In/Cable-Out 27
Circuit Circuit Breaker Continuous Number Vac Vdc Federal Interrupting Ratings rms Symmetrical Amperes
Breaker Type Code Ampere of Spec. Vdc Ratings 2
Type Rating Poles W-C-375b
Vac Ratings
28
at 40 °C 120 120/240 240 24–48 62.5 80
HQP P 10–70 1 120/240 24, 48, 62.5 10a, 11a, 12a — 10,000 — 5000 3 —
HQP P 10–125 2 120/240 24, 48, 80 10a, 12a — 10,000 — 5000 5000 5000 29
HQP P 10–100 2, 3 240 — 10b, 11b, 12b — — 10,000 — — —
QPHW P 15–70 1 120/240 24, 48, 62.5 14a — 22,000 — 5000 3 —
QPHW P 15–125 2 120/240 24, 48, 80 14a — 22,000 — 5000 5000 5000 30
QPHW P 15–100 2, 3 240 — 14b — — 22,000 — — —
QHPX P 15–70 1 120/240 24, 48, 62.5 — — 42,000 — 5000 3 —
QHPX P 15–100 2 120/240 24, 48, 80 — — 42,000 — 5000 5000
—
5000 31
QHPX P 15–100 3 240 — — — — 42,000 — —
QHPW P 15–30 1 120/240 24, 48, 62.5 15a — 65,000 — 5000 3 —
5000
QHPW
QHPW
P
P
15–30
15–20
2
3
120/240
240
24, 48, 80
—
15a
15b
—
—
65,000
—
—
65,000
5000
— —
5000
—
32
QPGF P, GF 15–40 1 120 — 10a, 11a, 12a 10,000 — — — — —
QPGF P, GF 15–50 2 120/240 — 10a, 11a, 12a — 10,000 — — — —
QPHGF P, GF 15–30 1 120 — 10a, 11a, 12a 22,000 — — — — — 33
QPHGF P, GF 15–50 2 120/240 — 10a, 11a, 12a — 22,000 — — — —
QPGFEP P, GFEP 15–40 1 120 — — 10,000 — — — — —
QPGFEP P, GFEP 15–50 2 120/240 — — — 10,000 — — — — 34
QPHGFEP P, GFEP 15–30 1 120 — — 22,000 — — — — —
BABRSP B 15–30 1 120 — — 10,000 — — — — —
BABRSP B 15–30 2 120/240 — — — 10,000 — — — — 35
BRRP P 15–30 1 120 — — 10,000 — — — — —
BRRP P 15–30 2 120/240 — — — 10,000 — — — —
CLRP P 15–30 1 120 — — 10,000 — — — — —
CLRP P 15–30 2 120/240 — — — 10,000 — — — —
36
BAB B 10–70 1 120/240 24, 48, 62.5 10a, 11a, 12a — 10,000 — 5000 3 —
BAB B 10–125 2 120/240 24, 48, 80 10a, 12a — 10,000 — 5000 5000 5000
BAB B 10–100 2, 3 240 — 10b, 11b, 12b — — 10,000 — — — 37
BABRP B 15–30 1 120 — — 10,000 — — — — —
BABRP B 15–30 2 120/240 — — — 10,000 — — — —
QBAF B, AF 15–20 1, 2 120/240 — — — 10,000 — — — — 38
QBCAF B, AF, GF 15–20 1, 2 120/240 — — — 10,000 — — — —
QBHW B 15–70 1 120/240 24, 48, 62.5 14a — 22,000 — 5000 3 —
QBHW B 15–125 2 120/240 24, 48, 80 14a — 22,000 — 5000 5000 5000 39
QBHW B 15–100 2, 3 240 — 14b — — 22,000 — — —
QBHAF B, AF 15–20 1, 2 120/240 — — — 22,000 — — — —
QBHCAF
HBAX
B, AF
B
15–20
15–70
1, 2
1
120/240
120/240
—
24, 48, 62.5
—
—
—
—
22,000
42,000
—
—
—
5000
—
3
—
—
40
HBAX B 15–100 2 120/240 24, 48, 80 — — 42,000 — 5000 5000 5000
HBAX B 15–100 3 240 24, 48, 62.5 — — — 42,000 — — —
HBAW B 15–30 1 120/240 — 15a — 65,000 — 5000 3 — 41
HBAW B 15–30 2 120/240 24, 48, 80 15a — 65,000 — 5000 5000 5000
HBAW B 15–20 3 240 — 15b — — 65,000 — — —
QBGF B, GF 15–40 1 120 — 10a, 11a, 12a 10,000 — — — — — 42
QBGF B, GF 15–50 2 120/240 — 10a, 11a, 12a — 10,000 — — — —
QBHGF B, GF 15–30 1 120 — 10a, 11a, 12a 22,000 — — — — —
QBHGF B, GF 15–30 1 120/240 — 10a, 11a, 12a — 22,000 — — — — 43
1 QUICKLAG circuit breakers are suitable for application in relative humidity 0–95% noncondensing.
2 Two-pole DC interrupting ratings based on two poles connected in series. Not UL listed.
3 62.5 Vdc interrupting rating is 3800 AIC 10–50 A and 2500 AIC 55–100 A continuous.
Note: Circuit Breaker Type Codes: AF Arc Fault; P Plug-In; B Bolt-On; C Cable-In/Cable-Out; GF Ground Fault, 5 mA; GFEP Ground Fault, 30 mA.
Table 27.4-1. Eaton’s QUICKLAG Industrial Circuit Breakers 1 Plug-In, Bolt-On, Cable-In/Cable-Out (Continued)
22 Circuit Circuit Breaker Continuous Number Vac Vdc Federal Interrupting Ratings rms Symmetrical Amperes
Breaker Type Code Ampere of Spec. Vac Ratings Vdc Ratings 2
Type Rating Poles W-C-375b
23 at 40 °C 120 120/240 240 24–48 62.5 80
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
38
2
Steel Box Lug Steel Box Lug Steel Box Lug Aluminum Box Lug Steel Ring Type 39
6 7 8 9 10
40
43
38
39
40
41
42
43
43
43
QUICKLAG 1 23
BAB 15–100 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
QB 15–100 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
QBH 15–100
24
Series G
EG 15–125 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
JG
LG
20–250
100–600 ■ ■ ■
■
■
25
NG 400–1200 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
RG 800–2500 ■ ■ 26
Series C
FD/ED 15–225 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
JD 70–250 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 27
KD 70–400 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
LD 400–600 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
MDL
ND
300–800
400–1200
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
28
RD 800–2500 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Current Limiting Breakers 29
FCL 15–100 ■ ■ ■
LCL 125–400 ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
FB
LA
15–100
70–400 ■ ■ ■
30
NB 300–800 ■ ■ ■
PB 600–1600 ■ ■
1 Including ground fault, arc fault and solenoid operated versions of each frame. 31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
23
24
25
26
27
28
Circuit Breakers with Microprocessor Trip Units
29 Table 27.4-9. Digitrip RMS Circuit Breaker Trip Unit Selection (See Table 27.4-10 for details)
Description Digitrip Digitrip Digitrip OPTIM Digitrip Digitrip Digitrip OPTIM
310 310+ 510 550 610 810 910 1050
30 Circuit Breaker Type
Molded-case F-Frame 225 A ■
31 Molded-case JG250-Frame 250 A ■
Molded-case K-Frame 400 A ■ ■ ■
Molded-case L-Frame 600 A LD ■ ■ ■
32 LG ■
Molded-case M-Frame 800 A ■
33 Molded-case N-Frame 1200 A ND ■ ■ ■
NG ■
Molded-case R-Frame 2500 A RD ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
34 RG ■
Features
35 Curve shaping functions 5 6 9 10 9 9 9 10
Front adjustable ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Programmable ■ ■
36 Zone selective interlocking ■ ■ ■1 ■ ■ ■ ■
Load monitoring Option 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Diagnostics (cause-of-trip) Option 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
37 Power/energy monitoring Option 4 ■ ■ ■
Harmonics ■ ■
38 Waveform capture ■ ■
Communications Option 4 ■1 ■ ■ ■
Arcflash Reduction Maintenance System (local and remote) ■5
39 Ground fault alarm ■ 6 Option ■ 16 ■ ■ ■ ■
1 Optional feature.
40 2
3
Requires ammeter/cause-of-trip display.
Requires cause-of-trip LED module or ammeter/cause-of-trip display.
4 Requires Power Metering and Monitoring Module (PM3). See Page 27.4-41 for product details.
5 Only available in LG, NG and RG breakers.
41 6 Requires auxiliary alarm module below R-Frames.
Note: For time current curves for the trip units, see www.eaton.com.
42
43
rms sensing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
23
Breaker Type
Frame FDE, JG, K , LG, NG, L, M R R R R K, L, N K, L, N, R
Ampere range
RG 1
15–2500 A 300–800 A 800–5000 A 800–5000 A 800–5000 A 800–5000 A 70–1200 A 70–5000 A
24
Interrupting rating
at 48 V 35, 65, 100, 150 (kA) 35, 65, 100 (kA) 65, 100 (kA) 65, 100 (kA) 65, 100 (kA) 65, 100 (kA) 35, 65, 100 (kA) 35, 65, 100 (kA)
Protection 25
Ordering options LS LSI LS LSI LI, LS, LSI, LIG, LI, LS, LSI, LIG, LI, LS, LSI, LIG, LI, LS, LSI, LIG, LSI, LSI (A), LSI (A), LISG
LSG LSIG LSG LSIG LSG, LSIG LSG, LSIG LSG, LSIG LSG, LSIG LSIG
Arcflash Reduction No ALSI No No No No No No No No 26
Maintenance System ALSIG 2
Fixed rated plug (In) No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Overtemperature trip Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
27
Long Delay Protection (L)
Adjustable rating
plug (In)
Long delay pickup
No
40–100% frame
Yes
0.5–1.0 x (In) 3
No
0.5–1.0 x (In)
No
0.5–1.0 x (In)
No
0.5–1.0 x (In)
No
0.5–1.0 x (In)
No
0.4–1.0 x (In)
No
0.4–1.0 x (In) 28
Long delay time I2t 2–24 seconds 10 seconds 2–24 seconds 2–24 seconds 2–24 seconds 2–24 seconds 2–24 seconds 2–24 seconds
Long delay time I4t No No No No No No 1–5 seconds 1–5 seconds
Long delay
thermal memory Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
29
High load alarm Yes No No 0.85 x Ir 0.85 x Ir 0.85 x Ir 0.5–1.0 x Ir 0.5-1.0 x Ir
Short Delay Protection (S)
Short delay pickup Varies by frame 4 200–800% x (In) 200–600% 200–600% 200–600% 200–600% 150–800% 150–800%
30
S1 and S2 x (Ir) S1 and S2 x (Ir) S1 and S2 x (Ir) S1 and S2 x (Ir) x (Ir) x (Ir)
Short delay time I2t Yes No 100 ms No 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms
Short delay time flat No Inst–300 ms No Inst–300 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 31
Short delay time Z.S.I. Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes
Instantaneous Protection (I)
Instantaneous pickup No Varies by No 200–800% 200–600% 200–600% 200–600% 200–600% 200–800% 200–800%
32
frame 4 x (In) M1 and M2 x (In) M1 and M2 x (In) M1 and M2 x (In) M1 and M2 x (In) x (In) x (In)
Discriminator No No Yes 5 Yes 5 Yes 5 Yes 5 Yes Yes
Instantaneous override Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 33
Ground Fault Protection (G)
Ground fault alarm Yes Yes No No No No 20/25–100% 6 20/25–100% 7h
Ground fault pickup 20–100% frame 6 Var/frame 6 25–100% x In 6 25–100% x In 6 25–100% x In 6 25–100% x In 6 20/25–100% 6 20/25–100% 7h 34
Ground fault delay I2t No No 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms
Ground fault delay flat Inst–300 ms Inst–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms 100–500 ms
Ground fault Z.S.I.
Ground fault
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes
35
thermal memory Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
System Diagnostics
Cause of trip LEDs No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 36
Magnitude of
trip information No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remote signal
contacts No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes 37
System Monitoring
Yes h Yes h
Digital display
Current
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes Yes Yes 38
Voltage No No No No No Yes No No
Power and energy No i No j No No Yes Yes No Yes
Power quality-
harmonics No No No No No Yes No Yes
39
Power factor No No No No Yes (over Yes No Yes
PowerNet only)
Communications 40
PowerNet No No No No Yes Yes Optional Yes
Testing
Testing method Test kit Test set Integral Integral Integral Integral OPTIMizer, BIM, OPTIMizer, BIM,
41
PowerNet PowerNet
(optional)
1 No rating plugs necessary. 6 Not to exceed 1200 A. BIM = Breaker Interface Module 42
2 Only available on LG, NG and RG breaker. 7 L- and N-Frames *20–100% x Is. Is = Sensor Rating
3 Adjust by rating plug. R-Frame *25–100% x In. In = Rating Plug
4 FDE and JG 200–1200% x In h By OPTIMizer/BIM. Ir = LDPU Setting x In 43
LG 200–1200% x In i Yes, with addition of power monitoring/
NG 200–900% x In metering module (PM3).
RG 200–800% x In j Yes, with addition of Energy Sentinel.
5 LS/LSG only.
Circuit Breaker Trip Units and Accessories An operator can use the breaker
28 interface module to:
General Description ■ Advanced warning systems including
■ Complete initial system setup:
high load alarm, ground fault alarm
29 Digitrip OPTIM is a programmable
■ Full system diagnostics capability
❑ Select system frequency
communicating microprocessor-based (50/60 Hz)
electronic trip unit system for Eaton’s ■ System monitoring features including:
❑ Set system password
30 molded-case circuit breakers. Digitrip ❑ Phase currents (amps)
OPTIM trip units are available in ❑ Power (kW) ■ Configure the system:
two models: Digitrip OPTIM 550 and ❑ Change time-current set points
❑ Peak demand (kW)
31 1050, for the K-, L-, N- and R-Frames
❑ Select protection options
(70–2500 A). ❑ Forward energy (kWh)
❑ Reverse energy (kWh) ❑ Select alarm levels
Digitrip OPTIM trip units are fully
32 programmable and can be applied as ❑ Total energy (kWh) ■ Display information:
a standalone breaker with a hand-held ❑ Power factor ❑ Breaker information
Digitrip OPTIMizer programmer for
33 configuring the trip unit, displaying ❑ Total harmonic distortion (%THD) ❑ Time-current set points
information and testing. In addition, ❑ Magnitude of trip information ❑ Metered values
OPTIM can be applied as a low voltage (amps) ❑ Trip event information
34 assembly with a panel-mounted ■ Power Xpert communications saves
Breaker Interface Module (BIM) to ■ Test trip unit performance:
individual wiring of breakers
configure, display and test. Alterna- ❑ Phase and ground
35 tively, OPTIM can be applied as part of Hand-Held Programmer ❑ Trip/no trip
a fully integrated IMPACC/PowerNet/ The Digitrip OPTIMizer hand-held
Power Xpert® system. (See Tab 2.) programmer accesses, displays and ■ Expanded energy monitoring:
36 configures information from OPTIM ❑ Set addresses for group energy
Features trip units. The OPTIMizer plugs into the monitoring
37 ■ Fully programmable, rms sensing front of the trip unit and is powered by ❑ Group energy readings
trip unit a nine-volt battery, or an auxiliary
■ Available in K, L, N and R Series C power module. ■ Common alarm contacts:
38 breakers An operator can use the OPTIMizer to: ❑ Three Form C contacts
■ Available in 80% and 100% ❑ Saves wiring to each breaker
rated breakers ■ Complete initial system setup:
39 ■ Available in LSI, LSIG or LSIA ❑ Select breaker address ■ Local and remote indication:
configurations ❑ Remote indication/alarming
❑ Select system frequency
Note: Ground fault alarm only. (50/60 Hz) ❑ Breaker status LED indication
40 ■ Available in two models: ❑ Set system baud rate ■ Expanded communications:
OPTIM 550 and OPTIM 1050
❑ Set system password ❑ Communicate with:
41 ■ 10 function time-current curve
– OPTIM trip units
shaping options, including a new ■ Configure the system:
I4t long delay time or slope ❑ Change time-current set points – Digitrip RMS 810
42 ■ Short delay and ground delay
❑ Select protection options
and 910 trip units
Zone Selective Interlocking – IQ Energy Sentinel™
(Optional on 550) ❑ Select alarm levels
and Universal Sentinels
43 ■ Additional programmable
– IQ Power Sentinels
protection features including
thermal memory and – A total of 50 devices
discriminator functions
23
24
HQP, QPHW, QHPX QPHW QPGF, QPHGF, BAB, QBHW, HBAX HBAW
25
QPGFEP, QPHGFEP
23
24
Solenoid-Operated, Remote- Features, Benefits and Functions ■ Handle permits manual switching
when control power is lost 22
Controlled Latching Types ■ Bolt-on line-side terminal
■ Mechanical trip indicator
(BABRP, BABRSP—Type BA)
BABRP, BABRSP, BRRP ■ Plug-on line-side terminal ■ 15 and 20 A breakers SWD
23
and CLRP (BRRP—Type BR, CLRP—Type CL) (switching duty) rated
■ HID ratings for HID (high intensity
■ Cable connected load-side terminal
■ Four-position control terminal
discharge) lighting 24
■ All models HACR rated
■ Bi-metal assembly for thermal
■ Status feedback of control circuit
overload protection
(BABRSP) 25
■ Fast-acting short-circuit protection
■ Series rated (BABRP, BABRSP only)
■ Arc-chute assembly for fast-acting
❑ BRRP series rated same as
arc extinction
BR breakers
26
■ Three-position handle: OFF, TRIP
(Center), ON ❑ BABRP, BABRSP same as
BA breakers 27
Product Selection
Table 27.4-13. BABRP UL 489 and CSA 22.2 Interrupting Ratings 28
Number Interrupting Capacity (Symmetrical Amperes)
of Poles Ampere Vac (50/60 Hz) Catalog 29
Rating 1 120 120/240 277/480 Number
1 15
20
10,000
10,000
—
—
—
—
BABRP1015
BABRP1020
30
25 10,000 — — BABRP1025
30 10,000 — — BABRP1030
2 15 — 10,000 — BABRP2015 31
20 — 10,000 — BABRP2020
25 — 10,000 — BABRP2025
30 — 10,000 — BABRP2030 32
BABRP and BABRSP Breakers— 1 Continuous current rating at 40°C.
Single- and Two-Pole
General Description
Table 27.4-14. BABRP and BABRSP Wire Harness 33
Description Catalog
The BABRP and BABRSP are bolt-on Number
branch circuit breakers designed for use 34
in panelboards. The BRRP is a plug-on This 60-inch (1524.0 mm) wire pigtail provides a connection from a single SLBKRPTL1
BABRP’s control plug to a customer’s pushbutton, relay or PLC. Each box
branch circuit breaker designed for use contains 12 pigtails. Wires are 22 AWG, 600 V. Order in multiples of 12.
in loadcenters not manufactured with 35
breakers with a 1.00-inch wide format Table 27.4-15. BABRSP UL 489 and CSA 22.2 Interrupting Ratings
and are listed on the “Compatibility list
for Classified Applications”—
Number
of Poles
Interrupting Capacity (Symmetrical Amperes) 36
Pub. 26271. In addition to providing Ampere Vac (50/60 Hz) Catalog
Rating 2 120 120/240 277/480 Number
conventional branch circuit protection,
they include a unique solenoid-operated 1 15 10,000 — — BABRSP1015
37
mechanism that provides for efficient 20 10,000 — — BABRSP1020
breaker pulse-on and pulse-off operation 25 10,000 — — BABRSP1025
when used with a suitable controller like 30 10,000 — — BABRSP1030 38
Eaton’s Pow-R-Command™ lighting 2 15 — 10,000 — BABRSP2015
control system. These breakers can 20 — 10,000 — BABRSP2020
also be controlled by pushbutton or 25 — 10,000 — BABRSP2025 39
30 — 10,000 — BABRSP2030
a PLC unit.
2 Continuous current rating at 40 °C.
Application Description 40
Table 27.4-16. BRRP UL 489 and CSA 22.2 Interrupting Ratings
Eaton’s BABRP, BABRSP, BRRP and
Number Interrupting Capacity (Symmetrical Amperes)
CLRP breakers are remotely operated of Poles Ampere Vac (50/60 Hz) Catalog
41
molded-case circuit breakers ideally
Rating Number
suited for lighting control applications 120 120/240
or energy management applications.
1 15 10,000 — BRRP115 42
20 10,000 — BRRP120
25 10,000 — BRRP125
30 10,000 — BRRP130 43
2 15 — 10,000 BRRP215
20 — 10,000 BRRP220
25 — 10,000 BRRP225
30 — 10,000 BRRP230
Table 27.4-17. CLRP UL 489 and CSA 22.2 Interrupting Ratings Wiring Diagrams
22 Number Interrupting Capacity (Symmetrical Amperes)
of Poles Ampere Vac (50/60 Hz) Catalog
Rating Number BABRP
23 120 120/240
Remote
1 15 10,000 — CLRP115 Contact
20 10,000 — CLRP120
24 25 10,000 — CLRP125 Load
Breaker
Line
30 10,000 — CLRP130 Contact
2 15 — 10,000 CLRP215
RM RM
25 20
25
—
—
10,000
10,000
CLRP220
CLRP225
b a
30 — 10,000 CLRP230
Yellow
26
Black
Blue
Technical Data and Specifications Operation
Red
■ Tripping system—the BABRP,
27 Solenoid Operating Data BABRSP, BRRP and CLRP circuit On Off Remote
■ Power requirements: 24 Vac/Vdc breakers have a permanent trip Coil Coil Status
(20.4 V minimum–30 V maximum) unit that contains a factory preset
28 ❑ Controlled signal: thermal (overload) trip element in
+AC/DC 8 ms minimum with zero each pole
cross, 300 ms maximum ■ Operating mechanism—the BABRP, BABRSP
29 ❑ AC: 1.3 cycles minimum, BABRSP, BRRP and CLRP circuit Remote
18 cycles or 300 ms maximum breakers have an over-center toggle Contact
mechanism that provides quick- Load Line
30 ❑ DC: 8 ms minimum,
make, quick-break operation. The Breaker
300 ms maximum operating mechanism is trip free. Contact
❑ Maximum duty cycle of 6 OPEN/ An internal cross-bar provides a
RM
31 CLOSE cycles per minute common tripping of all multi-pole b
RM
a
BKR
a
circuit breakers
■ Current draw: open 1 A, close 3/4 A
32
Yellow
■ Blue wire: power input (see power Operating/Application Data
Black
Blue
Red
requirements) ■ Ambient temperature: 0 to 40 °C
■ Black wire: remote opening ■ Nominal pulse magnitude:
33 ■ Red wire: remote closing 24 Vac/Vdc On
Coil
Off Remote
Coil Status
■ Yellow wire: feedback status from ■ Frequency: 50/60 Hz
34 power input, maximum 0.50 A draw ■ Maximum breaker cycling: Figure 27.4-1. Control Circuit for the BABRP
(BABRSP only) 6 operations per minute and BABRSP
■ Tolerance: +10% to –15% of
35 nominal voltage
■ Humidity: 0 to 95% noncondensing
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37
38
39
40
41
42
43
Solenoid Operated— Features, Benefits and Functions ■ Visual indication of the remotely
operated contact’s position 22
Remote-Controlled Latching ■ Bolt-on line-side terminal (open, closed or trip)
■ Cable-connected load-side terminal
for Type GHBS, GBHS and ■ Remote override handle permits
23
■ Status switch—remote status and manual switching when control
GHQRSP Breakers breaker status available from power is lost
internal auxiliary switches ■ 15 and 20 A breakers SWD
■ Bi-metal assembly for thermal (switching duty) rated
24
overload protection ■ 15 and 20 A breakers HID rated
■ Fast-acting short-circuit protection for HID (High intensity discharge) 25
■ Arc-runner and arc-chute assembly lighting
for fast-acting arc extinction ■ All models HACR rated
■ Three-position breaker handle: OFF, ■ Series rated with various Eaton 26
TRIP (Center), ON main circuit breakers
Product Selection 27
Table 27.4-18. GHBS UL 489 Interrupting Ratings
Number Interrupting Capacity (Symmetrical Amperes) 28
of Poles Ampere Vac (50/60 Hz) Catalog
Rating 1 120 240 277/480 Number
29
1 15 65,000 — 14,000 GHBS1015D
20 65,000 — 14,000 GHBS1020D
41
42
43
Black
Blue
Red
41
42
43
41
42
43
Wiring Diagrams
22
GHQRSPEL
23 Circuit Breaker
27 Figure 27.4-4. The Need for Relay is Eliminated with Extra Box, Wiring and Selecting a Properly Rated Component
Note: Circuit breaker mounts into panelboard. Switched and unswitched conductors are connected directly to the breaker load side lug.
28
Remote Breaker
Contact Contact
29
Load Line
30
31
32
33
Yellow
Black
Blue
Red
34 – +
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
EGB125 1 35 25 25 18 — — — — — — — 10 10 — —
2, 3, 4 — 25 25 — — 18 18 18 — — — — — 10 10 24
EGE125 2, 3, 4 — 35 35 — — 25 25 25 18 — — — — 10 10
EGS125 1
2, 3, 4
100
—
85
85
43
43
35
—
22
—
—
40
—
30
—
35
—
22
—
—
—
—
35
—
35 —
— 35
—
35
25
EGH125 1 200 100 50 65 30 — — — — — — 42 42 — —
2, 3, 4 — 100 50 — — 70 35 65 25 — — — — 42 42
26
EGC125 3, 4 — 200 200 — — 100 100 100 35 — — — — 42 42
2 DC ratings apply to substantially non-inductive circuits.
3
4
IEC only. 27
Two-pole circuit breaker, or two poles of three-pole circuit breaker.
5 Time constant is 3 milliseconds minimum at 10 kA and 8 milliseconds minimum at 42 kA.
28
29
E125-Frame Breaker
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
JGE250 2, 3, 4 65 65 25 25 25 18 12 6 10
JGS250 2, 3, 4 85 85 40 40 35 18 12 6 22 24
JGH250 2, 3, 4 100 100 70 70 65 25 14 7 22
JGC250 3, 4 200 200 100 100 100 35 16 12 42
JGU250 3, 4 200 200 150 150 150 50 18 14 50 25
JGX250 3, 4 200 200 200 200 200 50 18 14 50
3 DC ratings apply to substantially non-inductive circuits.
4 Two-pole circuit breaker, or two poles of three-pole circuit breaker. 26
5 Time constant is 3 milliseconds minimum at 10 kA and 8 milliseconds minimum at 22 kA.
38
39
40
41
42
43
LGE630 3, 4 65 65 35 35 35 18 12 6 22 22
24 LGS630 3, 4 85 85 50 50 50 25 20 10 22 22
LGH630 3, 4 100 100 70 70 65 35 25 13 42 42
LGC630 3, 4 200 200 100 100 100 50 30 15 42 42
25 LGU630 3, 4 200 200 150 150 150 65 35 18 50 50
LGX630 3, 4 200 4 200 200 200 200 65 35 18 50 50
2 DC rating applies to substantially non-inductive circuits.
26 3 Two-pole circuit breaker, or two poles of three-pole circuits.
4 IEC rating is 300 kA at 240 Vac.
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41
42
43
Series G, N-Frame Table 27.4-43. Series G Molded-Case Circuit Breaker Interrupting Capacity Ratings
22
Circuit Number Trip Interrupting Capacity (kA Symmetrical Amperes)—Volts AC (50/60 Hz)
Electronic RMS, 400–1200 A Breaker of Poles Type UL 489 IEC 60947-2
Type
240 480 600 220–240 380–415 660–690 23
Icu Ics Icu Ics Icu Ics
800, 1200 A
NGS 3 N.I.T. 65 50 25 85 85 50 50 20 10 24
NGH 3 N.I.T. 100 65 35 100 100 70 50 25 13
NGC 3 N.I.T. 200 100 50 200 100 100 50 35 18
800 A 25
NGU 3 N.I.T. 300 150 75 — — — — — —
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
22 Series G, R-Frame Table 27.4-48. Series G Molded-Case Circuit Breaker Interrupting Capacity Ratings
Circuit Number Trip Interrupting Capacity (kA Symmetrical Amperes)—Volts AC (50/60 Hz)
Electronic RMS, 800–2500 A Breaker of Poles Type UL 489 IEC 60947-2
Type
23 240 480 600 220–240 380–415 660–690
Icu Ics Icu Ics Icu Ics
37 1600
2000
800, 1000, 1200, 1600
1000, 1200, 1600, 2000
2500 1600, 2000, 2500
38
39
40
41
42
43
Series C, G-Frame 22
Thermal-Magnetic, 15–100 A
23
24
25
26
GHCGFEP, GHBGFEP—277 V 30 mA GF Breaker
43
3 4.13 (104.8) 6.00 (152.4) 3.38 (85.7) Table 27.4-59. Line and Load Terminals
32 4 5.50 (139.7) 6.00 (152.4) 3.38 (85.7)
Maximum Terminal Wire AWG Wire Metric Wire Catalog Number
Breaker Body Type Range Range (mm2) Package of
Table 27.4-56. Thermal-Magnetic Trip Ratings Amperes Material 8 3 Terminals
33 Frame Ratings
Standard Pressure Type Terminals
ED, EDH, EDC 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225 20 (EHD) Steel Cu/Al (1) #14–#10 2.5–4 3T20FB 9
100 Steel Cu/Al (1) #14–1/0 2.5–50 3T100FB
34 EHD, FDB, FD,
HFD, FDC,
10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45,
50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 150 Aluminum Cu/Al (1) #4–4/0 25–95 3TA150FB
HFDDC 125, 150 225 Aluminum Cu/Al (1) #4–4/0 25–95 3TA225FD
FD, HFD, FDC 175, 200, 225 Optional Pressure Terminals
35 50 Aluminum Cu/Al (1) #14–#4 2.5–16 3TA50FB 9
Table 27.4-57. Digitrip 310+ Electronic Trip Units 100 Aluminum Cu/Al (1) #14–1/0 2.5–50 3TA100FD
150 Stainless Steel Cu (1) #4–4/0 25–95 3T150FB
36 Types Frame Ratings
225 Aluminum Cu/Al (1) #6–300 kcmil 16–150 3TA225FDK
FDE, HFDE, 225 100, 110, 125, 150, 160, 8 UL listed for use with copper or aluminum conductors as noted.
FDCE 175, 200, 225 9 Not for use with ED, EDH, EDC breakers.
37 160 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 125,
150, 160
80 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60,
38 70, 80
39
40
41
42
43
JDB, JD, HJD 70, 90, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200,
33
JDC, HJDDC 225, 250
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
40
41
42
43
LD, CLD, HLD, 70, 90, 100, 110, 125, 150, 175,
38
CHLD, LDC, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400,
CLDC 500, 600
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40
41
42
43
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
RD 3, 4 N.I.T. 125 — 65 50
CRD 3 3, 4 N.I.T. 125 — 65 50
24 RDC 3, 4 N.I.T. 200 — 100 65
CRDC 3 3, 4 N.I.T. 200 — 100 65
2 N.I.T. is non-interchangeable trip unit.
25 3 100% rated versions.
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40
41
42
43
38
39
40
41
42
43
High Instantaneous Features, Benefits and Functions directly protecting the circuit having
22
an overcurrent (overload or fault)
Circuit Breaker for Eaton’s LHH and NHH molded-case condition should open.
circuit breakers are furnished with a
Selective Coordination higher level of magnetic pickup or All other overcurrent protective 23
electronic instantaneous settings devices within these systems shall
as indicated in Table 27.4-95. These remain closed. Similarly, backup
higher levels of magnetic pickup and power system designs of a critical 24
electronic instantaneous values nature that are not code mandated may
in turn allow the system designer to also require overcurrent protective
obtain selective coordination at fault devices to be selectively coordinated 25
current levels up to these higher ratings. as much as practicable to provide a
Greater values of selective coordination higher level of uptime.
are available based on manufacturer
Proven Technology and Performance 26
tested combinations using the LHH
and NHH as line-side breakers and The LHH is based on the Series G
standard breakers as load-side devices. L-Frame circuit breaker, sharing the 27
Refer to IA01200002E to determine the same small footprint and field-fit
maximum fault values that selective accessories as the L-Frame breaker.
coordination achieves. When the line- The NHH is based on the Series G 28
side and load-side molded-case circuit N-Frame circuit breaker and shares the
breaker trip ratings are chosen to same footprint and accessories as the
coordinate in the overload range, they N-Frame breaker. NHH accessories 29
also can be selectively coordinated in must be factory installed.
High Instantaneous Circuit Breaker
the fault range up to the values listed
The LHH incorporates a thermal-
General Description in Table 27.4-95 or IA01200002E.
magnetic trip unit with fixed thermal 30
For overcurrents protected by circuit
Eaton’s Electrical Sector introduces breakers on the load-side of the LHH or and fixed magnetic settings. The NHH
new high-magnetic withstand molded- has an OPTIM™ electronic trip unit
case circuit breakers, specifically
NHH, only the effected load-side circuit
with LSI adjustment capabilities. The
31
breaker will open, while the line-side
designed for critical operations and LHH and/or NHH circuit breakers remain instantaneous setting is adjustable
from 1000 to 4000 A or may be turned
selective coordination requirements.
The high-magnetic withstand LHH
closed, thus providing continuity of
off to default to the frame override
32
power to the other critical loads supplied
and NHH frames continue the legacy by the LHH or NHH circuit breakers. of 14,000 A. A hand-held OPTIMizer
must be used with the NHH to adjust
of circuit breaker innovation for which
Benefits of Using the LHH and short-time delay and instantaneous;
33
Eaton is recognized throughout the
world. The LHH and NHH breakers NHH Molded-Case Circuit Breakers however, the long delay pickup is
fixed and cannot be adjusted.
are equipped with 125 to 400 A trip Customer expectations and codes 34
units with high-magnetic capability. are driving product development to The LHH and NHH breakers are
This design enables the breakers protect customers’ critical operations. available in Eaton’s panelboards
to withstand up to 90 times rated NEC® 2005 and 2008 requires circuits and switchboards. 35
current before opening under with elevators, emergency systems,
short-circuit conditions. legally required standby systems, Standards and Certifications
The LHH and NHH circuit breakers
health care essential systems and
■ UL
36
critical operation power systems to be
incorporate a higher level of instanta- ■ CSA
selectively coordinated. Simply stated,
neous pickup, thus allowing for higher
current levels of selective coordination.
only the closest protective device 37
Standard molded-case circuit breakers
typically are furnished with a magnetic
Product Selection
pickup or electronic instantaneous Table 27.4-93. LHH and NHH Catalog Numbers 38
adjustment or instantaneous override Ampere Thermal-Magnetic Trip Unit LSI Electronic Trip Unit
set at 10 times (10x) the continuous Rating
trip rating.
LHH Frame NHH Frame 39
125 LHH3125FFG —
150 LHH3150FFG NHH3150T52X15
175 LHH3175FFG NHH3175T52X15 40
200 LHH3200FFG NHH3200T52X15
225 LHH3225FFG NHH3225T52X15
250 LHH3250FFG NHH3250T52X15 41
300 LHH3300FFG NHH3300T52X15
350 LHH3350FFG NHH3350T52X15
400 LHH3400FFG — 42
43
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
CL Breaker 25
2.43
(61.7) 4.06
3.16
(103.1) 26
R 0.25 (80.3)
(6.4) 5.58
(141.7) 10.13 27
(257.3)
1.92
(48.8) 28
2.00
(50.8) 2.69 5.48
5.38
(68.3) (139.2)
29
(136.7)
1.50 3.68
35
(38.1) (93.5)
3.19 8.25 5.50
(81.0) (209.6) (139.7) 36
6.38
(162.1)
39
40
41
42
43
23
24
25
26
27
28
Motor Circuit Protectors 3–1200 A
29 Catalog Numbering System
Note: This information is presented only as an aid to understanding catalog numbers. It is not to be used to build catalog numbers
30 for circuit breakers or trip units.
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
50 JGMPS050G JGMPH050G
100 JGMPS100G JGMPH100G
24 160 JGMPS160G JGMPH160G
250 JGMPS250G JGMPH250G
Technical Data
29 Table 27.4-102. JGMPS and JGMPH Rating and Ampere Range
Series G Motor Protector Maximum Rated Current (Amperes) 250
30 Circuit Breaker (MPCB) Breaker Type JGMPS JGMPH
Breaker Capacity (kA rms) AC 50–60 Hz
General Description
31 Eliminates need for separate
IEC 60947-2 220–240 Vac I cu
I cs
85
85
100
100
overload relay. 380–415 Vac I cu 40 70
32 Application Description
I cs 40 70
660–690 Vac I cu 12 14
■ Can be used with contactor I cs 6 7
33 to eliminate need for overload NEMA UL 489 240 Vac 85 100
relay and still create manual 480 Vac 35 65
motor control 600 Vac 25 35
34 ■ Meets requirement for motor branch Number of poles 3 3
protection, including: Ampere range 50–250 50–250
❑ Disconnecting means
35 ❑ Branch circuit short-circuit Table 27.4-103. LGMPS and LGMPH Rating and Ampere Range
protection Maximum Rated Current (Amperes) 630 1
36 ❑ Overload protection Breaker Type LGMPS LGMPH
Breaker Capacity (kA rms) AC 50–60 Hz
Features
37 ■ Phase unbalance protection
IEC 60947-2 220–240 Vac I cu
I cs
85
85
100
100
■ Phase loss protection 380–415 Vac I cu 50 70
I cs 50 70
38 ■ Hot trip/cold trip
660–690 Vac I cu 20 25
■ High load alarm I cs 10 13
■ Pre-detection trip relay option
39 ■ Class 10, 15, 20, 30 protection
NEMA UL 489 240 Vac 85 100
480 Vac 50 65
600 Vac 25 35
40 Standards and Certifications Number of poles 3 3
■ IEC 60947-2 Ampere range 250–630 2 250–630 2
■ UL 489 rating 2
41 ■ CSA C22.2
630 A is not a UL listed rating. 600 A is the maximum UL or CSA for LG breaker.
42
43
40
41
42
43
Technical Data and Specifications Table 27.4-105. PM3 Power Monitoring and Communications Module Technical Specifications
22 for Modbus RTU
Metered parameters Description Specification
■ Ia, Ib, Ic Current Inputs
23 ■ Vab, Vbc, Vca, Van, Vbn, Vcn Pickup current 0.3A rms
■ Apparent Energy, Forward Real Maximum reported current FD/JG 250 A rms
24 Energy, Reverse Real Energy, Net KD/LD 630 A rms
Real Energy, Lagging Reactive Accuracy 0.5% 0.5% of reading
Energy, Leading Reactive Energy, Voltage Inputs
25 Net Reactive Energy Range Line-to-neutral 30–366 Vac
■ Apparent Power A, B, C; Apparent Line-to-line 52–635 Vac
Power Total; Reactive Power A, B, C; Supported systems Three-element wye, three-element wye + neutral
26 Reactive Power Total; Real Power A, Two-element delta, four-wire delta systems
B, C; Real Power Total Input impedance 996 kiloohm/phase
■ Frequency, Apparent Power Factor, Burden per phase 0.36 VA/phase max. at 600 V;
27 Apparent PFA, Apparent PFB, 0.014 VA at 120 V
Apparent PFC Phase voltage connections Internal via screw terminal to busbar. For wye system, a neutral is
required to be connected to the PM3 on the right Phoenix connector.
28 Neutral connection If neutral is not available, the meter will calculate a virtual neutral
based on the phase-to-phase rms voltage. The system voltage must
be balanced for this to be accurate.
29 Frequency
Frequency 50/60 Hz
30 Accuracy ± 0.1 Hz
Resolution 0.1 Hz
Power and Energy
31 Accuracy 1% of reading (ANSI C12.1)
Isolation
32 All inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated to 2500 V.
Environmental Ratings
Operating temperature –20 °C to +50 °C
33 Storage temperature –20 °C to +50 °C
Operating humidity 5 to 95% RH noncondensing
34 Sensing Method
Voltage, current True rms
Sampling rate 13.02K samples per second
35 Update Rate
Watts, VAR and VA 1.03 sec at 60 Hz
All other parameters 1.07 sec at 60 Hz
36
Power Supply (External)
DC voltage 18–30 Vdc
37 Maximum current 30 mA at 24 Vdc
Burden 0.72W
Standard Communication Format
38 Connection type Three-wire RS-485 (A, B, Common)
Com port baud rate 9600 or 19,200 bauds Default: 19,200 bauds
39 Modbus address range 01–247
Data format Selectable (8, N, 1 | 8, N, 2 | 8, Default: 8, N, 2
Even, 1 | 8, Odd, 1)
40 Protocols Modbus RTU
Internal termination resistor Via DIP switch Default: Enabled
selectable ON or OFF
41
42
43
4.31 (109.5)
23
3.50 (88.9)
4.06
1.38 3.39 1.72
(103.1)
(86.1) (43.7) 0.86
(35.1)
0.69
(17.5) Line End
3.19
(81.0)
(21.8) Line End
3.81
(96.8)
24
2.88 On
3.63
(92.2)
3.63
(92.2) 4.92 5.77 25
Off
(146.6) 5.77
(73.2) 6.00 (125.0) (146.6)
4.50 (152.4) On/I
CL CL
(114.3) Handle
LED
Handle
CL CL
26
RY EA
S
FACTO
Off/O Handle Handle
8.44
(214.4)
10.13
O
N 1 2 3 4 5 6
(257.3) 27
9.53 11.00
(242.1) (279.4)
12.14
(308.4)
Power Monitoring/
Metering Module
ON O
N1
Tx
Settings
1 2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
Rx STATUS
Network Address
13.83 28
(351.3)
Bell Alarm
A
COM
B MODBUS
COM
COM
Aux. Alarm
EARTH
V Neutral
24 Vdc (+) See breaker for terminal information.
Power See instruction sheet for high voltage tests.
24 Vdc (–)
For use on Series G, L-Frame or Series C, K-Frame
Circuit Breaker, Switch, Motor Circuit Protector.
123456789101112131415
2.06 3.34
2.74 Load End 3.98
29
(52.3) Load End (84.8)
(69.6) (101.1)
4.13 (104.9) 3.42 5.48 (139.2) 4.06
(86.9)
3.94 (100.1)
(103.1)
4.88 (124.0)
30
Figure 27.4-9. FD Three-Pole with PM3 Modbus Figure 27.4-11. KD Three-Pole with PM3 Modbus 31
3.57 (90.7)
3.44
4.31 (109.5)
4.06
32
1.38 (87.4) 1.72 (103.1)
(35.1) 3.34 (43.7)
0.69 0.86 3.98
Line End (84.8) (21.8) Line End
(17.5)
123456789101112131415
(101.1)
33
3.95 3.95
3.17
(80.5)
O
(100.3)
7.00
(100.3) 4.73
(120.1)
5.58
(141.7) 5.58
(141.7)
34
N
(177.8)
O
F CL CL
F
Handle Handle
5.50
(139.7)
PUSH TO
TRIP
LED
8.44
CL
Handle
CL 35
RY EA
Handle
S
FACTO
(214.4)
10.13
(257.3)
10.50 O
1 2 3 4 5 6
12.00
36
(266.7)
N
(304.8)
12.14 Power Monitoring/
(308.4) 13.82
Metering Module Tx Rx STATUS
EARTH
A
B
COM
24 Vdc (+)
MODBUS
ON O
N1
Settings
1 2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
Network Address
123456789101112131415
2.06
Load End
3.34 2.74
(69.6)
Load End
3.98
(101.1)
38
(52.3) (84.8)
4.13 (104.9) 3.42 5.48 (139.2) 4.06
(86.9) (103.1)
4.41 (112.0) 5.43 (137.9) 39
Figure 27.4-10. JG Three-Pole with PM3 Modbus Figure 27.4-12. LG Three-Pole with PM3 Modbus
40
Table 27.4-106. PM3 Dimensions and Shipping Weights
Description Frame Dimensions and Weights 41
Weight in lb (kg) FD 1.26 (0.57)
JG 1.60 (0.73)
KD/LG 2.25 (1.02)
42
Basic unit in inches (mm) FD 4.13 W x 5.00 L x 3.39 H (104.9 x 127.0 x 86.1)
JG 4.13 W x 5.00 L x 3.39 H (104.9 x 127.0 x 86.1) 43
KD/LG 5.48 W x 3.70 L x 4.06 H (139.2 x 94.0 x 103.2)
Shipping container dimensions in inches (mm) FD/JG 8.00 x 5.13 x 5.50 (203.2 x 130.3 x 139.7)
KD/LG 6.25 x 8.25 x 7.00 (158.7 x 209.5 x 177.8)
40 Product Selection
Table 27.4-107. EG-Frame Ground Fault
Modules, UL-Rated (Bottom Mounted,
41 120–480 Vac, 50/60 Hz)
Amperes Poles Catalog
Number
42
125 3 ELEBN3125G
125 4 ELEBN4125G
43
Figure 27.4-14. IEC-Rated LG-Frame Earth Leakage Module Faceplate
24
9.66
25 4.17 (245.4)
0.56 (105.9)
(14.2) 3.61
26 (91.7)
27
1.00
(25.4) 0.50
28 3.00 1.00 (12.7)
(76.2) (25.4)
1.00
29 (25.4)
30
3.20
(81.3)
4.17
31 (105.9)
32
33 2.75 0.09
(69.9) (2.3)
34
0.78
(19.8)
35
0.41
(10.4)
36
Figure 27.4-15. EG-Frame with Current Limiter Module
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
43
38
41
42
Optional Cable Connector
43
NEMA 1 General Purpose NEMA 4/4X, 5 Water and Dustproof Ratings through 1200 A are UL listed
22 as suitable for service entrance
Surface or Flush Mounting Stainless Steel—Type 304, application. A NEMA 12 semi-dust-
15–1200 A, 600 Vac, 500 Vdc Surface Mounting tight design that includes knockouts
23 15–1200 A, 600 Vac, 500 Vdc is available. These units are rated
15–400 A, 600 Vac, 500 Vdc.
38 NEMA 3R
To determine enclosed circuit breaker dimensions, first Table 27.4-131. Enclosure Only Catalog Numbers
select the desired frame size along with the desired NEMA Selection Guide (Continued) 22
class of enclosure (from Tables 27.4-131 and 27.4-132). This Breaker Breaker Enclosure
will determine the enclosure catalog number. Frame Ampere
NEMA Catalog
Range
Class Number 23
Then, use Tables 27.4-136 through 27.4-142 to determine
appropriate dimensions for that selected catalog number. Series G Breakers
SLG630 6
Table 27.4-131. Enclosure Only Catalog Numbers Selection Guide
LGE, LGS, LGH 250–600 1 surface
3R RLG630 6
24
Breaker Breaker 12 JLG630 6
Enclosure
Frame Ampere 4/4X, 5 st. steel WLG630 6
Range NEMA
Class
Catalog
Number NG, NGS, NGH 320–1200 1 surface SNDN1200 25
3R RNDN1200
Series C Breakers 12 JNDN1200 7
GHC, GD 15–100 1 surface SGDN100 1 4/4X, 5 st. steel WNDN1200 26
two- and three-pole only 3R RGDN100 Earth Leakage Breakers
GHCGFEP 12 JGDN100
single-pole only 4/4X, 5 st. steel WGDN100 LGE, LGS, LGH used 250–600 1 surface SLG630E
EDB, EDS, ED, EDH, EHD, 15–100 1 surface SFDN100
with ELLBN 3R RLG630 27
12 JLG630
FDB, FD, HFD, HFDE, FDC, 1 flush FFDN100
4/4X, 5 st. steel WLG630
HFDDC 2, FDE 3R RFDN100
12 JFDN100 6 Three- or four-pole. 28
4/4X, 5 st. steel WFDN100 7 Can be field convertible to NEMA Type 3R.
EHD, FD, FDB, 15–50 7/9 cast alum. XFDN050B
HFD, FDC 60–225 3 7/9 cast alum. XFDN225B Table 27.4-132. Enclosure Only Catalog Numbers 29
ED, EDB, EDS, EDH, 125–225 1 surface SFDN225 for 100% Rated Circuit Breakers
EDC, FD, FDB, FDE, 1 flush FFDN225 Breaker Breaker Enclosure
HFD, HFDE, FDC, FDCE,
HFDDC 2
3R
12
RFDN225
JFDN225
Frame 8 Ampere
Range
NEMA Catalog 30
4/4X, 5 st. steel WFDN225 Class Number
JD, JDB, HJD, JDC 125–250 1 surface SJDN250
1 flush FJDN250
CKD, CHKD 125–400 1 surface
1 flush
SKDN400
FKDN400
31
3R RJDN250 3R RKDN400
12 JJDN250 12 JKDN400
4/4X, 5 st. steel
7/9 cast alum.
WJDN250
XJDN250B
4/4X, 5 st. steel WKDN400 32
7/9 cast alum. XKDN400B
DK, KD, KDB, CKD, KDC, 125–400 1 surface SKDN400 LGE...C 9 250–600 1 surface SLG630
HKD, HKDB 4, CHKD,
HKDDC 2, KDB
1 flush
3R
FKDN400
RKDN400
LGS...C 9 3R RLG630 33
LGH...C 9 12 JLG630
12 JKDN400 4/4X, 5 st. steel WLG630
4/4X, 5 st. steel WKDN400
7/9 cast alum. XKDN400B CMDL, CHMDL 400–800 1 surface
3R
SCNDN1200
RCNDN1200
34
LD, LDB, HLD, 5 300–600 1 surface SLDN600
HLDB, LDCB 3R RLDN600 CND j, CHND j, 1200 1 surface SCNDN1200
CNDC jk, NGH...C jk
12
4/4X, 5 st. steel
JLDN600
WLDN600 8
3R RCNDN1200
35
Breaker frames include both thermal magnetic and electronic
7/9 cast alum. XLDN600B trip versions.
LD, LDB, HLD, 300–600 7/9 cast alum. XMCN800B
MDL, HMDL 400–800
9
j
Cu conductors only.
Cu conductors only, 90 °C wire sized at 75 °C ampacity. Conductor
36
MDL, HMDL, ND, HND, 5 400–1200 1 surface SNDN1200 extensions and barriers required.
MPS, MPH, HMDL, MDLB, 3R RNDN1200 k Maximum interruption ratings as follows, 100 kAIC at 240 Vac, 65 kAIC
HMDLDC 2, HMDLB, 12 JNDN1200 at 480 Vac, 35 kAIC at 600 Vac, 30 kAIC at 250 Vdc, 30 kAIC at 500 Vdc. 37
MDLPV 4/4X, 5 st. steel WNDN1200
Molded Case Switches
(w/ WK suffix) 38
MDL, MDLB, HMDL,
HLDLC, ND, HND,
HMDLDC 2 39
Molded Case Switches
(w/ K suffix)
MPS 40
Molded Case Switches
(w/ SE suffix)
NGK 41
ND, HND 400–1200 7/9 cast alum. XNDN1200B
1 Suitable for use with single-pole breaker base mounting plate kit.
QCCBP required. 42
2 Limited to 500 Vdc maximum.
3 Maximum wire size: 4/0.
4 Not applicable for XKDN400B. 43
5 Short circuit ratings are limited for high interrupting rated breakers.
Table 27.4-133. Neutral Kits, Insulated and Groundable Table 27.4-135. Breather and Drain, Hazardous Enclosures—
22 Maximum Neutral Wire Ground Wire Catalog
Dimensions in Inches (mm)
Enclosure Range Range Number Description Compliance Conduit Catalog
Rating (Amperes) Cu/Al Cu/Al Opening Number
23 100 2 lugs with range 2 lugs with range DH100NK 1 A universal breather/drain Type BD: 0.50 (12.7) XPBD2
(1) 14–1/0 (1) 14–2 fitting is installed in the top NEMA 7–Class I,
100 (all others) 2 lugs with range 1 lug with range INK100 of an enclosure to provide Groups C, D;
24 (1) 14–1/0 (1) 14–1/0 ventilation to minimize Class I, Zone 1,
condensation and in the Group IIB
250 2 lugs with range 1 lug with range INK250
bottom to allow drainage of NEMA 9–Class II,
4–350 kcmil (1) 4–300 kcmil
25 400 (1) 4–600 kcmil or 1 lug with range ( INK400
accumulated condensation
while maintaining
Groups F, G
Type DBB: 0.50 (12.7) XPDBB50
(2) 1/0–250 kcmil (1) 4–300 kcmil explosion-proof integrity. NEMA 7–Class I,
600 2 lugs with range 1 lug with range INK600
26 (2) 250–500 kcmil 4–300 kcmil
Groups B,
C, D; Class I, Zone 1,
1200 2 lugs with range 3 lugs with range DS800NK 2 Group IIB
(4) 1/0–750 kcmil (1) #6–250 kcmil + Hydrogen
27 1 For use with RFDN100 and SFDN100 enclosures with breakers
NEMA 9–Class II,
Groups E, F, G
100 A and less.
2 For use with 800 A and 1200 A M and N frame, and 100% rated.
28
Table 27.4-134. Raintight Hubs—Dimensions in Inches (mm)
Hub Diameter Catalog
29 Number
Small Hubs
30 For use with
RGDN and RFDN
0.75 (19.1)
1.00 (25.4)
DS075H1
DS100H1
1.25 (31.8) DS125H1
All rainproof enclosures 1.50 (38.1) DS150H1
31 30–400 A are shipped with 2.00 (50.8) DS200H1
plate over cutout. Hubs are Large Hubs
not supplied with screws
For use with 2.00 (50.8) DS200H2
32 on 30–400 A enclosures.
Use screws from plate. RJDN. RKDN 2.50 (63.5) DS250H2
has two cutouts 3.00 (76.2) DS300H2
Required if using Type DS hubs
33 on RJDN and RKDN enclosures DS900AP
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
SGDN100 100 17.50 (444.5) 8.56 (217.4) 6.28 (159.5) 13.03 (331.0) 1.20 (30.5) 17.19 (436.6) 12 (5)
SFDN100 100 19.13 (485.9) 9.13 (231.9) 2 5.20 (132.1) 17.00 (431.8) N/A 3 18.81 (477.8) 13 (6) 25
SFDN225 225 1 23.25 (590.6) 8.56 (217.4) 6.28 (159.5) 18.75 (476.3) 1.20 (30.5) 22.94 (582.7) 15 (7)
SJDN250 250 34.70 (881.4) 10.92 (277.4) 7.20 (182.9) 30.00 (762.0) 1.88 (47.8) 34.39 (873.5) 31 (14)
SKDN400 400 4 38.81 (985.8) 11.06 (280.9) 10.94 (277.9) 34.00 (863.6) 1.25 (31.8) 38.50 (977.9) 53 (24) 26
SLG630 600 51.06 (1296.9) 21.87 (555.5) 9.96 (253.0) 51.63 (1311.5) 1.94 (49.3) 50.13 (1273.3) 90 (41)
SLG630E 5 600 51.06 (1296.9) 21.87 (555.5) 9.96 (253.0) 51.63 (1311.5) 1.94 (49.3) 50.13 (1273.3) 90 (41)
SLDN600
SNDN1200
600
1200
45.88 (1165.4)
61.22 (1555.0)
14.31 (363.5)
21.44 (544.6)
12.38 (314.5)
15.41 (391.4)
46.56 (1182.6)
61.84 (1570.7)
1.91 (48.5)
1.97 (50.0)
45.56 (1157.2)
60.91 (1547.1)
81 (37)
178 (81)
27
SCNDN1200 6 1200 67.82 (1722.6) 21.41 (543.8) 15.53 (394.5) 69.32 (1760.7) 1.97 (50.0) 68.69 (1744.7) 128 (58)
1
2
Maximum wire size: 4/0. 28
Total width, including door clip is 9.95 inches (252.7 mm).
3 Single centered mounting hole provided.
4
5
Maximum wire size: 500 kcmil. 29
For earth leakage applications. Includes an opening so that the settings are accessible without removing the cover.
6 100% rated breaker.
E E 34
B C
B C
35
36
D A
D A F
37
38
39
Figure 27.4-16. NEMA 1 Surface Mounted Figure 27.4-17. NEMA 1 Flush Mounted
40
41
42
43
23 JGDN100 100 19.91 (505.7) 9.16 (232.7) 9.31 (236.5) 18.53 (470.7) 1.70 (43.2) 16 (7)
JFDN100 100 19.91 (505.7) 9.16 (232.7) 9.31 (236.5) 18.53 (470.7) 1.70 (43.2) 16 (7)
JFDN225 225 2 25.66 (651.8) 9.16 (232.7) 9.31 (236.5) 24.28 (616.7) 1.70 (43.2) 19 (9)
24 JJDN250 250 37.53 (953.3) 11.88 (301.8) 10.22 (259.6) 35.77 (908.6) 1.94 (49.3) 37 (17)
JKDN400 400 3 41.69 (1058.9) 12.31 (312.7) 14.06 (357.1) 39.94 (1014.5) 1.97 (50.0) 58 (26)
JLG630 4 600 53.37 (1355.6) 23.06 (585.7) 14.10 (358.1) 51.63 (1311.4) 1.94 (49.3) 94 (43)
25 JLDN600
JNDPN800
600
800
48.31 (1227.1)
63.59 (1615.2)
15.56 (395.2)
22.63 (574.8)
15.50 (393.7)
17.63 (447.8)
46.56 (1182.6)
—
1.92 (48.8)
—
84 (38)
110 (50)
JNDN1200 1200 63.59 (1615.2) 22.63 (574.8) 17.63 (447.8) 61.84 (1570.7) 1.97 (50.0) 175 (80)
26 1
2
Weight values are for the enclosure only. See Table 27.4-143 for breaker weights.
Maximum wire size: 4/0.
3 Maximum wire size: 500 kcmil.
4
27 Also for earth leakage applications.
1.70 (43.2) 7
29 RGDN100
RFDN100
100
100
19.91 (505.7)
19.91 (505.7)
9.16 (232.7)
9.16 (232.7)
9.31 (236.5)
9.31 (236.5)
18.53 (470.7)
18.53 (470.7) 1.70 (43.2)
16 (7)
16 (7)
RFDN225 225 6 25.66 (651.8) 9.16 (232.7) 9.31 (236.5) 24.28 (616.7) 1.70 (43.2) 19 (9)
RJDN250 250 37.50 (952.5) 11.88 (301.8) 10.22 (259.6) 35.77 (908.6) 1.94 (49.3) 37 (17)
30 RKDN400 400 8 41.69 (1058.9) 12.31 (312.7) 14.06 (357.1) 39.94 (1014.5) 1.97 (50.0) 58 (26)
RLG630 9 600 53.37 (1355.6) 23.06 (585.7) 14.10 (358.1) 51.63 (1311.4) 1.94 (49.3) 94 (43)
RLDN600 600 48.31 (1227.1) 15.56 (395.2) 15.50 (393.7) 46.56 (1182.6) 1.92 (48.8) 84 (38)
31 RNDN1200 1200 63.59 (1615.2) 22.63 (574.8) 17.63 (447.8) 61.84 (1570.7) 1.97 (50.0) 175 (80)
RCNDN1200 1200 71.06 (1804.9) 32.40 (823.0) 17.65 (448.3) 69.32 (1760.7) 8.04 (204.2) 214 (97)
5 Weight values are for the enclosure only. See Table 27.4-143 for breaker weights.
32 6 Maximum wire size: 4/0.
7 Single centered mounting hole provided on RFDN100, Series “B.”
8 Maximum wire size: 500 kcmil.
33 9 Also for earth leakage applications.
34 E C E C
B C
E
35
ON
D D A
A ON A
36 OFF OFF ON
*Tripped
*Déclenché
*Disparado
OFF
37
B B
38
Figure 27.4-18. NEMA 12 Dustproof Figure 27.4-19. NEMA 3R Rainproof Figure 27.4-20. Catalog Number RCNDN1200
39
40
41
42
43
36
37
(2) 1/2-inch
(12.7 mm)
NPT 38
39
40
41
42
Figure 27.4-22. NEMA 7/9 Cast Aluminum with Weather-Resistant Seals—Dual 3 and 4 Point Mounting Available as Standard on F-Frame 100 A and Below
43
Table 27.4-142. NEMA 7/9 Cast Aluminum with Weather-Resistant Seals—400–1200 A—Dimensions in Inches (mm)
22 Catalog Breaker Dimensions in Inches (mm) Weight
Number Size Overall Enclosure Conduit Hinged Standard in Lb (kg) 1
Amperes Enclosure Mounting Cover Conduit
23 A B C D E F H I J Size Location
XKDN400B 2 400 35.00 16.38 12.63 7.13 9.50 27.25 3.00 4.19 5.50 4.00 1, 3 and 6, 8 170 (77)
24 (889.0) (416.1) (320.8) (181.1) (241.3) (692.2) (76.2) (106.4) (139.7) (101.6)
XLDN600B 600 37.88 23.88 14.25 8.25 16.00 45.38 4.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 1, 3 and 6, 8 419 (191)
(962.2) (606.6) (362.0) (209.6) (406.4) (1152.7) (101.6) (127.0) (152.4) (101.6)
25 XKCN800B 800 47.88 13.63 12.81 6.81 16.13 40.75 4.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 1, 3 and 6, 8 228 (104)
(1216.2) (346.2) (325.4) (173.0) (409.7) (1035.1) (101.6) (101.6) (152.4) (101.6)
XNDN1200B 3 1200 64.00 26.00 21.38 14.38 27.56 38.63 6.50 4.38 7.00 4.00 1, 3 and 6, 8 567 (257)
26 (1625.6) (660.4) (543.1) (365.3) (700.0) (981.2) (165.1) (111.3) (177.8) (101.6)
1 Weight values are for the enclosure only. See Table 27.4-143 for breaker weights.
2 Maximum wire size: 500 kcmil.
27 3 Power cables must enter and leave from opposite ends (through-feed).
L 20 9.1
A
M 30 13.6
31 N 45 20.4
C
D
I
32 H H
E-MT
8 7 6
33
Figure 27.4-23. NEMA 7/9 Cast Aluminum with Weather-Resistant Seals
NEMA 1 Flush F G-Frame 50 1 Type 1 enclosures are intended for indoor use primarily to provide
Surface S F-Frame 100 a degree of protection against contact with the enclosed equipment.
36 NEMA 3R R J-Frame 150 3R Type 3R enclosures are intended for outdoor use primarily to provide
NEMA 12 J K-Frame 225 a degree of protection against falling rain, sleet and external ice formation.
NEMA 4/4X, 5 Stainless W M-Frame 400
12 Type 12 enclosures are intended for indoor use primarily to provide
37 NEMA 7/9 Cast Al. X N-Frame 600
1200 a degree of protection against dust, falling dirt and dripping
noncorrosive liquids.
4/4X Type 4 enclosures are intended for indoor or outdoor use primarily
38 1st 2nd 3rd to provide a degree of protection against windblown dust and rain,
splashing water, and hose-directed water, and corrosion; and will
Field Field Field be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.
39 R FD N 150 4 5 Type 5 enclosures are used for indoor use primarily to provide a
degree of protection against dust and falling dirt.
7 Type 7 enclosures are for use indoors in locations classified
40 NEMA Breaker Maximum
as Class I, Groups B, C or D as defined in the National Electrical Code. 5
9 Type 9 enclosures are for use in indoor locations classified as
Enclosure Frame Ampacity
Class II, Groups E, F or G as defined in the National Electrical Code.
41 4 “N” in this position indicates enclosure complies with NEC gutter space requirement.
5 XFDN050 is not Group B compliant.
42
43
42
43
Product Selection
22 Table 27.5-1. Short-Circuit Ratings
Breaker kAIC Ratings Catalog
23 Frame 240 V 480 V 600 V Numbers
125 A KD-frame AR1 ALSI DS400NK 2 lugs with range (1) 750 kcmil–1/0 or (2) 300 kcmil–1/0
27 ALSIG AR1NGFCT 1 3 lugs with range (1) 250 kcmil–#6
250 A KD-frame AR2 ALSI DS400NK 2 lugs with range (1) 750 kcmil–1/0 or (2) 300 kcmil—1/0
ALSIG AR2NGFCT 1 3 lugs with range (1) 250 kcmil–#6
28 400 A KD-frame AR3 ALSI DS400NK 2 lugs with range (1) 750 kcmil–1/0 or (2) 300 kcmil–1/0
ALSIG AR3NGFCT 1 3 lugs with range (1) 250 kcmil–#6
600 A LG-frame AR4 ALSI DS600NK 2 lugs with range (1) 750 kcmil–1/0 and (1) 600 kcmil–#2
29 ALSIG AR4NGFCT 1 3 lugs with range (1) 250 kcmil–#6
800 A NG-frame AR5 ALSI DS800NK 2 lugs with range (4) 750 kcmil–1/0
ALSIG AR5NGFCT 1 3 lugs with range (1) 250 kcmil–#6
30 1200 A NG-frame AR6 ALSI DS800NK 2 lugs with range (4) 750 kcmil–1/0
ALSIG AR5NGFCT 1 3 lugs with range (1) 250 kcmil–#6
1 Includes neutral and ground fault neutral sensor.
31
Catalog Number Selection
32 Table 27.5-3. Catalog Numbering System
33 AR 3 S A 1 N L2 R - A1SI
34 Enclosed Circuit Breaker (ECB)
with Arcflash Reduction Options/Modifications 45
Maintenance System
00A1 = 1NO/1NC auxiliary
35 AR Trip Unit 00A2 = 2NO/2NC auxiliary
A = ALSI Neutral 00S1 = 120 V shunt
Ampere Rating/Frame B = ALSIG 3 N = With neutral 00S2 = 24 V shunt
36 1 = 125 A, KD frame D = No neutral A1S1 = 1NO/1NC auxiliary, 120 V shunt
0316 = 316 stainless steel
2 = 250 A, KD frame WHIT = Painted white
3 = 400 A, KD frame CPT Voltage ORNG = Painted orange
37 4 = 600 A, LG frame
1 = 480 V 0B20 = High load alarm relay
5 = 800 A, NG frame 00ZG = Zone selective interlocking
6 = 1200 A, NG frame 2 = 208 V
3 = 240 V 0B21 = GF alarm relay, breaker trips
38 4 = 600 V 0B22 = GF alarm relay, breaker no trip
316W = 316 stainless steel painted white
kAIC Performance at 480 V
00LO = Lock on
S = Standard (35/50) 2 Terminals
39 H = High (65) L1 = (1) 3–350, K frame NEMA Enclosure
L2 = (2) 2/0–250 or (1) 2/0–500, K frame
G = NEMA 1
L3 = (1) 500–750, K frame
R = NEMA 3R
40 L4 = (2) 2–500, L frame
L5 = (3) 3/0–400 800 A, N frame
D = NEMA 12
P = NEMA 4 painted
L6 = (4) 4/0–500 800 A / 1200 A, N frame
W= NEMA 4X stainless
L7 = (3) 500–750 800 A / 1200 A, N frame
41 H = NEMA 1 100% rated
S = NEMA 3R 100% rated
E = NEMA 12 100% rated
Q = NEMA 4 painted 100% rated
42 X = NEMA 4X stainless 100% rated
Dimensions
Approximate Dimensions in Inches (mm)
22
Table 27.5-4. Dimensions
Breaker Maximum Height (H) Width (W) Depth (D1) Depth (D2)
23
D2 Frame Amperage
W D1
K 400 53.63 (1362.2) 26.48 (672.6) 12.69 (322.3) 7.54 (191.5) 24
LG 600 53.63 (1362.2) 26.48 (672.6) 12.69 (322.3) 7.54 (191.5)
NG 1200 63.54 (1614.0) 29.63 (752.6) 18.99 (482.3) 13.87 (352.3)
K 100% rated 400 53.63 (1362.2) 26.48 (672.6) 12.69 (322.3) 7.54 (191.5)
25
LG 100% rated 600 53.63 (1362.2) 26.48 (672.6) 12.69 (322.3) 7.54 (191.5)
H NG 100% rated 1200 1 1 1 1
26
27
1 Contact the Switching Device Flex Center at 1-888-329-9272 or FlexSwitches@eaton.com for availability of this product.
28
Wiring Diagram
29
HA HC
From
Circuit
Breaker 30
Load
Terminal
31
120 Vac
Black X1
32
Maintenance Mode X2
* White Dot Polarity Mark
Check 3PDT Relay Terminals, 120 Vac coil,
Customer Connections for Remote 33
Maintenance Mode Activation
Black Black
OFF Terminal Block Landings
“Check” Selector Switch Position Tests
the DC Power Supply and Maintenance Mode
34
Enable Relay Inside the Circuit Breaker, the
Enabled Maintenance Mode Pilot Lamp Must Light When
Selected. Switch Spring Returns from Check to OFF.
Local Selector
Switch Present on Some Breakers and Optional on Others 35
Black Black
Line
N
36
1
B C.R. A
White Black
Common Optional 38
Blue White/Red Stripe Zone
Z In Selective
Remote Maintenance White/Black Stripe
Maintenance Z Out Interlock
Mode Activation Relay Optional
Mode Status
Pilot Lamp
Red Breaker
Auxiliary
39
Use Terminal A of Relay Contacts
Socket and Terminal Block 3 (N) Open
for Remote Maintenance PL NO Red
Blue Blue Ground and
Mode Activation L
120 Vac
N
NC Blue
Bonding
Terminals
40
Black Power Supply Black
24 Vdc C Black
Black
(+) (–)
Maintenance
Mode
M.M. Grey * 41
Optional
Activation White Neutral
Sensor
Yellow
Yellow Optional
G.F.
42
Alarm
Green Contact
Relay
HA
(To CPT)
Black
Black
Load
N
43
HC
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
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