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Safety notes
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General 2
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Product description 3
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Installation / mounting 4
Circuit breakers
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Connection 5
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Parameterization 6
Operating Instructions
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Function 7
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Commissioning 8
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Maintenance 9
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Accessories 10
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Troubleshooting 11
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Dimension drawings 12
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Circuit diagrams 13
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Table of contents
1 Safety notes............................................................................................................................................... 9
2 General .................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 General ...................................................................................................................................11
3 Product description .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Design .....................................................................................................................................13
3.1.1 Circuit breaker.........................................................................................................................13
3.1.2 Guide frame ............................................................................................................................14
3.2 Electronic equipment ..............................................................................................................15
3.3 ETU35WT overcurrent release ...............................................................................................16
4 Installation / mounting .............................................................................................................................. 21
4.1 Installation ...............................................................................................................................21
4.2 Position of the circuit breaker in the guide frame ...................................................................22
4.3 Inserting the circuit breaker in the guide frame ......................................................................23
4.4 Inserting the circuit breaker by turning the racking handle .....................................................23
4.5 Guide frame ............................................................................................................................25
4.5.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................25
4.5.2 General ...................................................................................................................................26
4.5.3 Installation ...............................................................................................................................28
5 Connection .............................................................................................................................................. 33
5.1 Connecting the main conductor ..............................................................................................33
5.2 Connecting the auxiliary conductor.........................................................................................37
5.3 Connection for protective conductor. ......................................................................................38
6 Parameterization...................................................................................................................................... 39
6.1 Setting the overcurrent protection...........................................................................................39
6.2 Setting the delay time of the undervoltage release ................................................................40
7 Function ................................................................................................................................................... 43
7.1 Indicators on the overcurrent release .....................................................................................43
7.2 Protection functions and characteristic curves of ETU ...........................................................45
7.2.1 ETU35WT ...............................................................................................................................45
7.2.2 ETU37WT ...............................................................................................................................46
7.2.3 ETU45WT ...............................................................................................................................48
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7.2.4 ETU47WT .............................................................................................................................. 50

7.3 Protection functions ............................................................................................................... 53
7.3.1 Basic protection functions ...................................................................................................... 53
7.3.2 Overload protection - L tripping operation ............................................................................. 53
7.3.3 Short-time delay short-circuit release - S tripping operation .................................................. 54
7.3.4 Instantaneous short-circuit trip – I tripping operation ............................................................. 55
7.3.5 Ground-fault tripping – G tripping operation........................................................................... 55
7.3.6 Neutral conductor protection – N tripping operation .............................................................. 56
7.4 Additional functions ................................................................................................................ 57
7.4.1 Phase-failure protection ......................................................................................................... 57
7.4.2 Thermal memory (can be switched on/off) ............................................................................ 57
7.4.3 Short-time delay short-circuit protection can be switched to I²t ............................................. 58
7.4.4 Ground fault protection can be switched to I²t characteristic ................................................. 58
7.5 Menus on the ETU display ..................................................................................................... 59
8 Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................ 61
8.1 Charging the stored-energy spring mechanism ..................................................................... 61
8.2 Preparing for operation .......................................................................................................... 63
8.3 Closing operation ................................................................................................................... 64
8.4 Opening operation ................................................................................................................. 65
8.5 Recommissioning after opening operation by means of overcurrent release ....................... 65
9 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 67
9.1 Removing the withdrawable circuit breaker ........................................................................... 68
9.2 Checking the arc chutes ........................................................................................................ 69
9.3 Checking the wear on the contacts ........................................................................................ 69
9.4 Replacing the conducting paths ............................................................................................. 70
9.5 Internal self-test of the overcurrent release function.............................................................. 84
9.6 Internal self-test of circuit breaker with tripping operation ..................................................... 86
9.7 Replacing the overcurrent release ......................................................................................... 88
10 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 91
10.1 Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 91
10.2 Accessories - general ............................................................................................................ 92
10.2.1 Removing the operating device ............................................................................................. 93
10.2.2 Installing the operating device ............................................................................................... 95
10.3 Hand-held test device ............................................................................................................ 96
10.4 Retrofitting the internal N transformer .................................................................................. 101
10.5 External transformer for neutral conductors ........................................................................ 104
10.5.1 External transformer for neutral conductors (for ETU37WT ... ETU47WT) ......................... 104
10.5.2 External ground fault current transformer (only for ETU47WT) ........................................... 106
10.6 Castell lock ........................................................................................................................... 107
10.7 Counting mechanism ........................................................................................................... 112
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10.8 Door interlock for fixed-mounted circuit breaker ...................................................................114

10.9 Door interlock for guide frame ..............................................................................................117
10.10 Position signaling switch for guide frame .............................................................................120
10.11 Mechanical interlock of fixed-mounted circuit breakers ........................................................123
10.12 Mechanical interlock of withdrawable circuit breakers..........................................................139
10.13 Switching from fixed-mounted circuit breakers to withdrawable circuit breakers .................153
10.14 Vertical connections for fixed-mounted circuit breaker .........................................................162
10.15 Connection bars for guide frame (frame size I) ....................................................................166
10.16 Connection bars / connection pieces for guide frame version FS II .....................................169
10.17 Shutters .................................................................................................................................173
10.18 Bowden wire for interlock ......................................................................................................180
10.19 Automatic mechanical resetting device after overcurrent tripping ........................................189
10.20 Arc chute cover .....................................................................................................................196
10.21 Phase barrier ........................................................................................................................200
10.21.1 Phase barrier for fixed-mounted circuit breaker ...................................................................201
10.21.2 Phase barrier for guide frame ...............................................................................................207
10.22 3WT lock (set), 3 locks with 2 keys.......................................................................................211
11 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 217
12 Dimension drawings .............................................................................................................................. 219
12.1 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 3 pole, front connections .......................................................219
12.2 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 3 pole, horizontal connections ..............................................220
12.3 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 3 pole, vertical connections up to 3200 A .............................222
12.4 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 4 pole, front connections .......................................................223
12.5 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 4 pole, horizontal connections ..............................................224
12.6 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 4 pole, vertical connections up to 3200 A .............................225
12.7 Fixed-mounted circuit breaker, 3 pole, horizontal connections ............................................226
12.8 Fixed-mounted circuit breaker, 4 pole, horizontal connections ............................................228
12.9 Withdrawable/fixed-mounted circuit breaker, 3 / 4 pole, vertical connections (3800 A /
4000 A only) ..........................................................................................................................230
12.10 Accessories 3 pole / 4 pole ...................................................................................................231
12.11 Door cutout 3 pole / 4 pole ....................................................................................................232
12.12 Current transformer for N conductor .....................................................................................233
13 Circuit diagrams ..................................................................................................................................... 235
13.1 Overall circuit diagram ..........................................................................................................235
13.2 Circuit diagram for undervoltage release with delay.............................................................237
13.3 Terminal diagrams ................................................................................................................238
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Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 239
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Safety notes 1
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General 2
2.1 General
General information
The circuit breakers are designed to be operated in enclosed rooms in which the operating
conditions are not affected by dust or corrosive vapors/gases. Suitable enclosures must be
used in dusty or damp conditions
DANGER
Hazardous voltage
During operation, certain circuit breaker and guide frame components are subject to
hazardous voltages or spring force.
Note the operating instructions and warnings.
If these are not observed, this can result in death, severe injury, or substantial material
damage.
Technical specifications
For information about technical specifications, see the Catalog LV 35.
Standards
GB/T 14048.2
IEC 60947-2
EN 60947-2
Unpacking and storing the circuit breaker

Unpack the circuit breaker and make sure that it was not damaged during transportation.
If the circuit breaker or guide frame is not to be installed immediately, it must be stored and
shipped in its original packaging only.
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General
2.1 General
Overseas packaging
Check the humidity indicator plate.
• Sealed packaging ineffective. Good

• Check circuit breaker for corrosion.
• Report any damage to transport company.
Long-term storage
● Replace or dry the desiccant.
● Seal the plastic film.
● Check the packaging regularly.
Transportation with crane
Note
Do not place the circuit breaker on its back.
Circuit breaker with guide frame
Frame size Circuit breaker Circuit breaker + guide frame

Weight Weight
I/3 39 kg 59 kg
I/4 51 kg 88 kg
II/3 60 kg 87 kg
II/4 76 kg 116 kg
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Product description 3
3.1 Design
3.1.1 Circuit breaker
① Arc chute ⑫ Draw-out window

② Options label ⑬ Position indicator
③ Carrying handle ⑭ CASTELL Locking
④ Counting indicator ⑮ Overcurrent release (ETU)
⑤ Type label ⑯ " Mechanical OFF" button
⑥ Store-energy indicator ⑰ " Mechanical ON" button
⑦ Racking pictogram ⑱ Breaker ON/OFF indicator
⑧ Ready to close indicator ⑲ Reset button
⑨ Spring charging lever ⑳ Front panel
⑩ Breaker foot Receptacle for auxiliary contacts
⑪ Draw-out unit transport shaft
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3.1 Design
3.1.2 Guide frame
① Hole for crane hook ⑨ Guide rail

② Crane hook label ⑩ Disconnecting contacts
③ Type label guide rail ⑪ Locking device shutter
④ Shutter plate (option) ⑫ Shutter operating device (option)
⑤ Grounding terminal ⑬ Position signaling switch (option)
⑥ Door interlocking (option) ⑭ Crank handle
⑦ Coding screw ⑮ Auxiliary disconnects
⑧ Locking device guide rail
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Product description
3.2 Electronic equipment
3.2 Electronic equipment
Note
We have checked the content of this manual to ensure that it is consistent with the hardware
and software described. Discrepancies cannot be wholly excluded, however, which means
that we cannot assume responsibility for the correctness of the information provided here.
The information in this manual is reviewed on a regular basis and any necessary corrections
are included in subsequent editions.
Overcurrent release - functional overview
Functions ETU35WT ETU37WT ETU45WT ETU47WT

Overload protection (L tripping operation) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Short-time delay short-circuit protection (S tripping operation) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Instantaneous short-circuit protection (I tripping operation) ✓1) ✓1) ✓ ✓
Neutral conductor protection (N tripping operation) — ✓ ✓ ✓
Ground-fault tripping — ✓ — ✓
Thermal memory (can be switched on/off) — — ✓ ✓
Neutral conductor protection (can be switched on/off) — ✓ ✓ ✓
Short-time delay short-circuit protection (can be switched on/off) — — ✓ ✓
Instantaneous short-circuit protection (can be switched on/off) — — ✓ ✓
Short-time delay short-circuit protection to I 2t — — ✓ ✓
Ground fault protection (can be switched to I2t) — — — ✓
Motor protection function ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Alphanumerical display ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ Standard — Not available

1) Fixed
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3.3 ETU35WT overcurrent release
1) The reason for tripping is stored for at least two days provided that the overcurrent re-
lease was active for at least 20 minutes prior to tripping.
NOTICE
To protect the electrostatically-sensitive devices, the enclosed protective cap must be

placed on the test socket.
Before the protective cap is removed, the breakers must be connected to ground, and the
operators must have the same potential.
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1) The reason for tripping is stored for at least two days provided that the overcurrent
release was active for at least 20 minutes prior to tripping.
NOTICE

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Installation / mounting 4
4.1 Installation
WARNING
Before installing the device, make sure that the minimum distances from insulated,
grounded, and live components in the switchgear are observed.
Details can be found in Catalog LV 35.
Installation position
Installation on a horizontal surface
4 x M8-8.8 bolts + strain washers
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4.2 Position of the circuit breaker in the guide frame
4.2 Position of the circuit breaker in the guide frame
Diagram Position and display Main and auxiliary circuit Cubicle door Shutter
The auxiliary terminals of the

breaker are outside of the Open closed
auxiliary connector blocks of
the guide frame.
The auxiliary terminals of the

breaker are inside the auxilia- Closed closed
ry connector blocks of the
guide frame.
The guide rails are back in
their initial position.
Main circuits disconnected Closed closed

Auxiliary circuits connected
Main circuits connected Closed open

Auxiliary circuits connected
① Main circuit
② Auxiliary circuit
③ Shutter
④ Cubicle door
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4.3 Inserting the circuit breaker in the guide frame
4.3 Inserting the circuit breaker in the guide frame
Pull out the guide rails. Position indicator Insert the circuit breaker ①, lift it up Close the cubicle
on the circuit door.
slightly ②, and push it to the end stop
breaker
of the disconnected position. The cor-
rect position can be identified as the
guiding rails must be again back in
their initial position, and the auxiliary
contacts hidden ③.
4.4 Inserting the circuit breaker by turning the racking handle
Note
The circuit breaker must only be racked once the operator panel has been mounted and
secured.
If a shutter is installed, a change of direction is not permitted while the circuit breaker is
being racked until a defined position has been reached (disconnected/test/connected
position).
Note: the indicator on the circuit breaker - position latching is not provided.
The position can only be checked via the indicator on the circuit breaker.
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4.4 Inserting the circuit breaker by turning the racking handle
Inserting the circuit breaker by turning the racking handle
Press the OFF button ① and open ③ Position indicator

the slide switch ② simultaneously.
Remove the racking handle and close the slide switch. Lockable
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4.5 Guide frame
4.5 Guide frame
4.5.1 Overview
Description
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4.5 Guide frame
4.5.2 General
DANGER
Risk of death
Do not touch the device if the voltage has been applied or the spring is charged.
Follow the instructions and note the warning information. Failure to do so can result in
death, severe injury, or substantial material damage.
Transporting and setting down the device
Transportation with crane
Frame size / no. of poles Weight

I/3 22 Kg
I/4 27 Kg
II / 3 37 Kg
II / 4 46 Kg
Note
The guide frame must not be transported with the circuit breaker installed.
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4.5 Guide frame
Setting down the guide frame
Only set it down on its base plate. If the surface is uneven, use a level base.
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4.5 Guide frame
4.5.3 Installation
DANGER
Before installing the device, make sure that the minimum distances from insulated,
grounded, and live components in the switchgear are observed.
For more information, refer to the catalog.
Preparing the switchgear door
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4.5 Guide frame
Installation
Installation on a level surface

Installation position
Attaching the base plate: 4 x M8-8.8 bolts + nuts + washers
Connecting the main and protective conductor
Clean the contacts. Connection for protective conductor.
Reinforcing the main conductor
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4.5 Guide frame
Connecting the auxiliary conductors
Connection between conductor and connector
Connect the connector. Insulate the conductor. Connect the conductor. To remove:
unscrew the click connec-
tion.
Attaching the racking handle
Secure the brackets. Attach the racking handle.
Note
The racking handle can also be attached on the right-hand side.
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4.5 Guide frame
Interlocking device
• Block the shutter.

• The guide rails can be blocked by means of two padlocks to prevent
installation of a circuit breaker.
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Connection 5
5.1 Connecting the main conductor
Circuit breaker Clean the copper system bars
Clean Wire brush Metal shavings Lubricate the connections.
Connecting the circuit breaker with front connections

1. Disconnect the main/control circuits from the power supply and set the withdrawable
circuit breaker to the maintenance position.
2. Open the circuit breaker mechanically (see below).
Open Switch the breaker until the Open Indicator

main spring is discharged
and the breaker indicator
shows "not ready to close".
In systems with connection points accessible from the rear In systems with connection points not accessible from the
rear
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Remove the arc chutes.
Remove the screws and pull out the operator panel.
Unlock the secondary disconnect Swing the secondary discon-

and remove it by pulling it up. nect forward.
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Connection
Secure the system-side rails.
Attach arc chutes
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Connection
Snap on the secondary disconnect.
Attach and secure the operator panel.
Supporting the main conductor
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Connection
5.2 Connecting the auxiliary conductor
5.2 Connecting the auxiliary conductor
Conductor connection to connector 3WT9825-1JC00
Insulate the conduc- Release latching. Connect the conductor (note the Attach the encoded connect-
tor. coding). or.
Note
Route the auxiliary conductor only in the front section of the circuit breaker.
System-side routing of auxiliary conductor
① Auxiliary conductor
② Area in which auxiliary conductor is routed
③ Area in which auxiliary conductor must not be routed
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Connection
5.3 Connection for protective conductor.
5.3 Connection for protective conductor.
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Parameterization 6
6.1 Setting the overcurrent protection
NOTICE
Only set parameters when the circuit breaker is open.

If you change them while the circuit breaker is closed, this can cause it to trip
unintentionally.
NOTICE
When configuring the system and performing a selectivity analysis, make sure that the
circuit breaker cannot carry any current that exceeds the circuit breaker power values
specified in the catalog.
Higher-level protective devices must be set in such a way that equipment can be safely
shut down if faults occur
The protection functions of the overcurrent release are available without an additional
auxiliary voltage. The power for the overcurrent release is supplied via the current
transformers integrated in the circuit breaker.
All parameters are set by means of rotary coding switches
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Parameterization
6.2 Setting the delay time of the undervoltage release

2. Open the circuit breaker mechanically (see table).
Open Switch the breaker until the Open Indicator

main spring is discharged
and the breaker indicator
shows "not ready to close".
Note
For withdrawable circuit breakers: first close the racking hole, then remove the operator
panel.
Remove the screws and pull out the operator panel.
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Undervoltage release 3WT 9853 – 1J.00, td = 0 … 0.1 s
Remove the cap. Set the jumper. Re-attach the cap.
Undervoltage release 3WT 9853 - 1J.00, td = 0 ... 0.1 s
S1 Select the range.

S2 Set the delay time td.
Final steps
Note
For withdrawable circuit breakers: first close the racking hole, then attach the operator panel.
● Attach the operator panel by following the steps to remove it in reverse order.
● Fixed-mounted circuit breaker: attach the manual connector.
● Withdrawable circuit breaker: rack to test position.
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Parameterization
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Function 7
7.1 Indicators on the overcurrent release
The indicators provided depend on the overcurrent release type.
Overcurrent release is activated

I > Imin
Imin:
150 A for frame size I
200 A for frame size II
Overcurrent alarm
Continuous light, if I ≥ IR
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7.1 Indicators on the overcurrent release
Protection function has tripped (overcurrent)

• Indicator lights up when the "QUERY" button is
pressed
• Only one reason for tripping is displayed
• Only the last reason for tripping is displayed
T.U. ERROR LED

1st T.U. Error flashes:
The protection function is restricted; the protection
parameters are reset to the minimum values.
Cause:
• Overcurrent release defective
2nd T.U. Error lights up continuously:
The protection function is not ensured.
Cause:
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7.2 Protection functions and characteristic curves of ETU
7.2.1 ETU35WT
Protection functions
● Overload protection – L tripping operation
● Short-time delay short-circuit release – S tripping operation
● Instantaneous short-circuit release – I tripping operation
Characteristic curves
The diagram below only shows the setting ranges of the different parameters. Tolerance
ranges are not taken into account here.
L, S, I tripping operation
With a one-pole load in the lowest rated current range, the response times of the short-circuit
release can increase by approx. 10 % and the tripping times by approx. 15 % with respect to
the characteristic curve.
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7.2.2 ETU37WT
● Ground-fault tripping – G tripping operation
● Neutral conductor protection – N tripping operation
L, S, I, N tripping operation
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Ground-fault tripping
Due to the activation limits of 150 A (FSI) and 200 A (FSII), a ground fault response value of
100 A cannot be ensured with a one-phase load. In this case, the minimum response value
is Ig = 300 A.
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7.2.3 ETU45WT
● Thermal memory (can be switched on/off)
L tripping operation
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S tripping operation
I tripping operation
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7.2.4 ETU47WT
● Short-time delay short-circuit release– S tripping operation
● Ground-fault tripping – G tripping operation
● Thermal memory (can be switched on/off)
L tripping operation
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S tripping operation
I tripping operation
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Due to the activation limits of 150 A (FSI) and 200 A (FSII), a ground fault response value of
100 A cannot be ensured with a one-phase load. In this case, the minimum response value
is Ig = 300 A.
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7.3 Protection functions
7.3.1 Basic protection functions

The protection functions of the overcurrent release are available without an additional
auxiliary voltage. The required energy is supplied via current transformers integrated in the
circuit breaker.
To evaluate the currents, the RMS value is calculated by the electronic components of the
overcurrent release.
The individual functions are parameterized by means of rotary coding switches.
Note
Tolerances for the setting currents
L: tripping operations between 1.05 and 1.2 x IR
S: - 0 %, + 20 %
I: - 0 %, + 20 %
G: - 0 %, + 20 %
Tolerances for the tripping times
L: - 20 %, + 0 % for I2t characteristic
S: - 0 %, + 60 ms or - 0 %, + 10 % for characteristic with fixed delay time
I: < 50 ms
G: - 0 ms, + 60 ms or - 0 %, + 10 % for characteristic with fixed delay time
7.3.2 Overload protection - L tripping operation

The setting value IR determines the maximum continuous current at which the circuit breaker
can operate without tripping. The time-lag class tR determines for how long an overload can
be present without causing a trip.
Setting values for IR

ETU35WT ... 47WT IR = (0.4 / 0.45 / 0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65 / 0.7 / 0.8 / 0.9 / 1.0) x In
Setting values for tR

ETU35WT, ETU37 tR = 10 s (at 6 x IR)
ETU45WT, ETU47WT tR = 2 / 3.5 / 5.5 / 8 / 10 / 14 / 17 / 21 / 25 / 30 s (at 6 x IR)
The tripping characteristic curve exhibits an I2t characteristic.

When the motor protection function is active, a different tR setting applies (see next page).
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7.3.3 Short-time delay short-circuit release - S tripping operation

With the overcurrent releases, tripping caused by a short-circuit current Isd can be delayed by
tsd.
This enables selectivity with respect to short-circuit protection in switchgear with more than
one grading level.
Setting values for Isd

ETU35WT ... 47WT Isd = (1.25 / 1.5 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12) x In
Setting values for tsd

ETU35WT, ETU37WT tsd = 0 / 0.02(M)1) / 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 s
ETU45WT, ETU47WT tsd = 0.02(M)1) / 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 s; OFF
1) The delay time 0.02 s is not a grading time.

In this setting, the motor protection function is activated.
With the setting value tsd = 0 s, the ETU35WT and ETU37WT overcurrent releases can
support instantaneous short-circuit protection with a variable response value that is lower
than the fixed response value Ii.
The "OFF" setting for the ETU45WT and ETU47WT overcurrent releases is used to
deactivate short-time delay short-circuit protection.
The ETU45WT and ETU47WT overcurrent releases support switching to a I2t characteristic.
Motor protection function

A special protection function for electromotive drives is activated with the circuit breaker
setting tsd = (0.02 s). This prevents the short-time delay short-circuit release from
responding to the inrush peak of electric motors. At the same time, phase-failure protection
is activated and the time constant for the internal, arithmetic simulation of the warming and
cooling process is switched from plant protection to motor protection.
When motor protection is active, the time-lag class is also set in such a way that, regardless
of the rotary coding switch setting (ETU45WT and ETU47WT) or the default setting tR = 10 s
(ETU35WT and ETU37WT), the tripping time for overload protection is 11.2 s @ 7x IR, which
means that it lies within the tolerance band of class 20 (6 < tp <= 20 s).
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7.3.4 Instantaneous short-circuit trip – I tripping operation

When the setting value Ii is exceeded, this causes the circuit breaker to trip instantaneously.
Setting values for Ii

ETU35WT, ETU37WT Ii ≥ 20 x In (fixed)
MAX = 50 kA
ETU45WT, ETU47WT OFF1)
Ii = (1.5 / 2.2 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 × In)
MAX = 0.8 x ICS
1) When the I tripping operation is deactivated, the breaking capacity of the circuit breaker
drops to ICS = ICW.
With the ETU45WT and ETU47WT overcurrent releases, short-time delay (setting
tsd = OFF) and instantaneous (Ii = OFF) short-circuit protection cannot be deactivated
simultaneously.
If the setting Ii = OFF is chosen when tsd = OFF, the system automatically corrects itself
to Ii = 1.5 x In.
7.3.5 Ground-fault tripping – G tripping operation

If the overcurrent release is equipped with a ground fault protection function, this can protect
consumers against excessive ground fault currents.
Ground fault detection can be implemented in two ways:
● By means of vectorial summation of the currents of the external conductors and N
conductor
● For ETU47WT: direct measurement of the ground fault current with a separate
transformer 1200 A : 1 A
In conjunction with the delay time setting tg, the response value Ig defines the disconnection
of ground faults.
Setting values for Ig

ETU37WT, ETU47WT Ig = 100 / 300 / 600 / 900 / 1200 A
Setting values for tg

ETU37WT, ETU47WT tg = 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5 s
The ETU47WT overcurrent release supports switching to a I2t characteristic.
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7.3.6 Neutral conductor protection – N tripping operation

The ETU37WT … 47WT overcurrent releases allow the neutral conductor to be protected
against overload. A current transformer for the neutral conductor (which can be retrofitted if
necessary) is required for this purpose.
With respect to tripping, the same time-lag class tR as that for the overload trip applies.
Setting values for IN

ETU37WT IN = In; OFF
ETU45WT, 47WT IN = (0.5 / 1.0) × In; OFF
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Function
7.4 Additional functions
7.4.1 Phase-failure protection

When the circuit breaker setting is tsd = (0.02s), phase-failure protection is activated.
If the operational current on the phase with the lowest load is 50% less than the operational
current of the phase with the highest load when phase-failure protection is active, the setting
value IR is automatically reduced to 80%. If the three phase currents do not differ by more
than 50% with respect to each other, the setting value IR applies.
7.4.2 Thermal memory (can be switched on/off)

The ETU45WT and ETU47WT overcurrent releases enable the internal, arithmetic
simulation of the thermal processes in downstream plants and consumers to continue even
when the circuit breaker is open. This helps ensure effective protection against thermal
overload even with frequent closing/opening operations and fluctuating loads.
Response in overload range:
● Above 1.125 x IR: the system heats up strictly in accordance with the characteristic curve.
Response in the rated current range:
● Below 1.125 x IR: no heating.
● The system cools down in accordance with the exponential function with a time constant
of 18 x tR for plant protection or 10 x tR for motor protection.
Response when _ParaSwitchTherm = ON:
When the thermal memory is switched on, the thermal history is taken into account:
● After a tripping operation, the thermal memories of the phases are defaulted with the
equivalent of heat of the warmest phase reduced to 90% (enables reactivation).
● The system cools down in accordance with the exponential function with a time constant
of 18 x tR for plant protection or 10 x tR for motor protection.
Upon reactivation, the cooling during the deactivation phase is simulated by the software
over max. 60 minutes.
Response when _ParaSwitchTherm = OFF:
When the thermal memory is switched off, the thermal history is not taken into account:
● Upon activation, the release always starts with heat memory ZERO.
● After a tripping operation, the thermal memories of the phases are set to ZERO.
The thermal memory can be activated by means of a slide switch (ETU45WT, ETU47WT).
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Function
7.4.3 Short-time delay short-circuit protection can be switched to I²t

The ETU45WT and ETU47WT overcurrent releases support switching from a constant delay
time to an I2t characteristic. The delay time thus becomes dependent on the short-circuit
current when the I2tsd value is constant, thereby improving selectivity with downstream fuses.
In this case, the setting options for the time-lag class change as follows:
Setting values for tsd

ETU45WT, ETU47WT tsd = 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 s (at 12 x In)
You can switch to the I2tsd-dependent characteristic using the tsd rotary coding switch by
setting it to one of the white values.
7.4.4 Ground fault protection can be switched to I²t characteristic

Ground fault protection for the ETU47WT overcurrent release supports switching from a
constant delay time to an I2t characteristic.
This results in a tripping characteristic with a current-dependent delay time when the I2tg
value is constant and, in switchgear with more than one grading level, improves selectivity
with respect to ground fault protection.
Setting values for tg

ETU47WT tg = 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5 (at 3 x Ig)
You can switch to the I2tg-dependent characteristic using the tg rotary coding switch
(ETU47WT) by setting it to one of the white values.
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Function
7.5 Menus on the ETU display

When you press the menu button briefly (< 1 s), you can switch from one menu to another.
The following consecutive menu displays can be selected:
Current in phase L1
Current in phase L2
Current in phase L3
Current in neutral conductor

(for ETU37WT to ETU47WT only)
Ground fault current

(for ETU37WT and ETU47WT only)
Current of phase with highest load of L1, L2, L3, and N
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The reason for tripping is displayed during a tripping operation.
LT tripping operation
ST tripping operation
INST tripping operation
N tripping operation
(for ETU37WT to ETU47WT only)
(for ETU37WT and ETU47WT only)
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Commissioning 8
8.1 Charging the stored-energy spring mechanism
WARNING
Can cause injury.
When the circuit breaker has been removed from the system with an unloaded stored-
energy spring mechanism, it must be placed on a stable surface (e.g. on a workbench
during maintenance).
Manual charging
Pump movements 5x Stored-energy spring mechanism charged
Note
To charge the stored-energy spring mechanism, grasp the charging lever securely and move
it as far as it will go. Make sure that each movement is as smooth as possible. The fifth
stroke must be made as far and as smoothly as the previous four strokes, even though the
force required to actuate the lever increases considerably. Once the stored-energy spring
mechanism has been fully charged, the charging lever can be moved without resistance.
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Commissioning
8.1 Charging the stored-energy spring mechanism
F Actuating force
n Number of strokes
(1) Stored-energy spring mechanism charged
By means of motorized operating mechanism

This occurs automatically once the control volt-
age has been applied (the motorized operating
mechanism is shut down as soon as charging is
complete).
Stored-energy spring mechanism charged
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Commissioning
8.2 Preparing for operation
8.2 Preparing for operation
Commissioning checklist
Arc chutes attached ✓
Circuit breaker is OFF ✓
Overcurrent release is installed and RESET pressed ✓
Operating values on the overcurrent release are set ✓
Auxiliary and control voltages are applied ✓
(for rated values, see the rating plate)
The main conducting paths are de-energized ✓
Cabinet door is closed ✓
Stored-energy spring mechanism is charged ✓
Withdrawable circuit breaker in connected position ✓
Conditions (depending on version)

Undervoltage release Excited ✓
Shunt release Not excited ✓
Electrical closing lockout Not excited ✓
Mechanical reclosing lockout Set to RESET ✓
Electrical interlocking for closing solenoid Canceled ✓
Interlock Not active ✓
Display:
"ready to close"✓
Note
1. The circuit breaker must only be closed when the overcurrent release has been installed
(with the exception of non-automatic circuit breakers).
2. Never remove overcurrent releases under load since this can damage the overcurrent
release / current transformer.
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Commissioning
8.3 Closing operation
8.3 Closing operation
Mechanical closing
Switching position indicator Store status indicator
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Commissioning
8.4 Opening operation
8.4 Opening operation
On the circuit breaker Overcurrent Switching position indicator
8.5 Recommissioning after opening operation by means of overcurrent

release
Ready-to-close indicator = □ Identify and rectify After short-circuit trip, Open the transparent cover and reset
(not ready) the cause. check the circuit breaker the reclosing lockout.
for any damage. Press RESET for tripped signaling,
commission as described above.
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Commissioning
8.5 Recommissioning after opening operation by means of overcurrent release
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Maintenance 9
DANGER
Hazardous voltage
During operation, certain circuit breaker components are subject to hazardous voltages or
spring force. If you come into contact with live components, this can result in death or
serious injury.
Maintenance must only be carried out by authorized personnel.
Preparation
2. Open the circuit breaker mechanically (see table).
Opening operation Switch the breaker until Opening operation Indicator

the main spring status
indicator shows "dis-
charged" and the
breaker status indicator
shows "not ready to
close".
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Maintenance
9.1 Removing the withdrawable circuit breaker
9.1 Removing the withdrawable circuit breaker
Press the OFF button while opening Attach the racking handle and move the circuit breaker into the disconnected
the slide switch. position (position indicator).
Set the circuit breaker to the maintenance position. Remove the circuit breaker.
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Maintenance
9.2 Checking the arc chutes
9.2 Checking the arc chutes

● Every 12 months or after 1000 switching operations
● After serious shutdowns
Remove the arc chutes.

If severe wear and tear is present (e.g. burns on the arc splitters), replace the arc chutes.
9.3 Checking the wear on the contacts

● Every 12 months or after 1000 switching operations
● After serious shutdowns
Remove the arc chutes. Close the circuit breaker. Carry out a visual check of the open circuit break-
er.
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Maintenance
9.4 Replacing the conducting paths
Check the contents of the packaging
Frame size I Frame size II

① Contact carrier, cpl. 1x ⑥ Contact carrier, cpl. 1x
② Conducting path, fixed 1x ⑦ Conducting path, fixed 1x
③ Coupling bolt 1x ⑧ Coupling bolt 1x
④ Cylinder-head screw M6 x 30 DIN 912 4x ⑨ Cylinder-head screw M8 x 50 DIN 912 4x
⑤ Strain washer 6 DIN 6796 4x ⑩ Strain washer 8 DIN 6796 4x
DANGER
Hazardous voltage!
Hazardous stored-energy spring mechanism
Before starting work, disconnect the device from the supply and ensure that it cannot be
switched on. Only carry out work on the device when the circuit breaker is open and the
stored-energy spring mechanism is discharged (see page 3). Failure to do so can result in
death, severe injury, or substantial material damage.
The devices must be installed and mounted by authorized personnel only.
Note:
The shape of the connection bars on the contact carriers ① and ⑥ and on the conducting
paths ② and ⑦ varies depending on the version you have ordered. The
installation/mounting procedure is the same for all versions.
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Maintenance
Opening the circuit breaker / discharging the stored-energy spring mechanism
Possible status: Circuit breaker CLOSED Open circuit breaker Circuit breaker CLOSED
Stored-energy spring Stored-energy spring Stored-energy spring
mechanism discharged mechanism charged mechanism charged
Actuating sequence: OPEN CLOSED - OPEN OPEN - CLOSED - OPEN
Preparatory work
Fixed-mounted circuit breaker Withdrawable circuit breaker
Remove the manual connector and take out Set the circuit breaker to the mainte-
the circuit breaker. nance position and remove from the sys-
tem.
To remove the manual connector(s), push
them up. Make sure that the connected ca-
bles are not bent.
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Maintenance
Unscrew arc chutes
● Remove the fixing screws ⑪ for the arc chutes ⑫.

● Lift off the arc chutes.
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Maintenance
Disconnecting the contact carriers (frame sizes I and II)
● Loosen the locking bolt ⑬ (do not remove completely).

● Press out the coupling bolt ③ or ⑧ by means of a screwdriver (as shown).
Note:
With frame size II, the locking bolt ⑬ with cover must be removed completely.
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Maintenance
Removing the rear housing panel
Frame size I
Frame size II
Frame sizes I and II
● Remove the cylinder-head screws ⑭.

● Unscrew the countersunk head screws ⑰ on the support bracket ⑮ of the rear panel ⑯.
● Loosen the countersunk head screws ⑰ of the support bracket ⑮ (do not remove
completely).
● Open the rear panel of the circuit breaker ⑯ (as shown).
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Maintenance
Removing the insulation (frame size I)
● Lift the contact carrier ① up.

● Pull the insulation ⑱ forward (push the side walls of the insulation ⑱ outward slightly).
Removing the contact carriers (frame sizes I and II)
● Lift the contact carrier ① or ⑥ up.

● Unscrew the cylinder-head screw ④ or ⑨ with strain washer ⑤ or ⑩.
● Remove the contact carrier ① or ⑥ from the rear housing panel ⑯ (as shown).
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Maintenance
Removing the conducting paths (frame sizes I and II)
● Unscrew the cylinder-head screws ④ or ⑨ with strain washers ⑤ or ⑩.

● Remove the conducting path ② or ⑦ from the rear housing panel ⑯ (as shown).
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Maintenance
Installing the conducting path (frame sizes I and II)
● Push the conducting path ② or ⑦ into the rear housing panel ⑯ from above.
● Push the spacer ⑲ or ⑳ into the rear housing panel ⑯ from below as far as it will go.
● Secure the conducting path ② or ⑦ and spacer ⑲ or ⑳ with cylinder-head screws ④
or ⑨ and strain washers ⑤ or ⑩ to the rear housing panel ⑯ (tighten by hand only).
Note:
The spacer (19 or 20) is not required for versions other than 3WT9821-0AA00.
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Maintenance
Attaching the spacer (frame size I)
● Attach the spacer ⑳ to the contact carrier ① (as shown).

Note:
The spacer ⑳ is not required for versions other than 3WT9821-0AA00.
Installing the contact carriers (frame sizes I and II)
● Insert the contact carrier ① or ⑥ (if necessary, with spacer ⑳) into the rear housing
panel ⑯ and secure with cylinder-head screws ④ or ⑨ and strain washers ⑤ or ⑩
(tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm ④; 12 ± 1 Nm ⑨)
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Maintenance
Installing the insulation (frame size I)
● Lift the contact carrier ① up.

● Attach the insulation ⑱ to the contact carrier ① (must audibly engage).
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Maintenance
Removing the rear housing panel
Frame size I Frame size II
Rear housing panel: frame sizes I and II
● Place the rear housing panel ⑯ up against the housing. When doing so, make sure
that you do not trap any cables.
● Secure the support bracket ⑮ and housing or rear housing panel ⑯ by means of
countersunk head screws ⑰ (tightening torque: 6 ± 1 Nm).
● Secure the cylinder-head screws ⑭ (tightening torque: 10 ± 1 Nm).
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Maintenance
Connecting the contact carriers (frame sizes I and II)
● Press the contact carrier ① or ⑥ toward the coupling clips (as shown). When doing
so, make sure that the coupling clips fully accommodate the contact carrier ① or ⑥.
● Insert the coupling bolt as shown (③ or ⑧) by means of a screwdriver (to the right).
● Secure the coupling bolt ③ or ⑧ by means of a locking bolt ⑬ (tightening torque:
2 ± 0.3 Nm).
Note:
With frame size II as of 09/95, the locking bolt ⑬ (with cover) must be screwed in again
(tightening torque: 2 ± 0.3 Nm).
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Maintenance
Final installation of the conducting path (frame sizes I and II)
CAUTION
● Charge the stored-energy spring mechanism and close the circuit breaker.
● Close the circuit breaker, making sure that you take the necessary precautions.
● Secure the cylinder-head screws ④ or ⑨ with strain washers ⑤ or ⑩ (tightening torque:
frame size I 8 ± 1 Nm, frame size II 12 ± 1 Nm)
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Maintenance
Attaching the arc chutes
● Attach the arc chutes ⑫.

● Secure the arc chutes ⑫ by means of fixing screws ⑪.
Functional test
Mechanical functional test
● Charge the stored-energy spring mechanism manually.
● Close.
● Open.
● Check the indicator for wear on the contacts again.
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Maintenance
9.5 Internal self-test of the overcurrent release function

For commissioning and checking the function of the device.
Requirements
● The release is activated by means of:
operational current
● The current is not in the overload range
→ for indicators, see (Indicators on the overcurrent release (Page 43))
Internal self-test of circuit breaker without tripping operation

Normal operation of the circuit breaker is not affected.
The test can be terminated at any point with "CLEAR".
Start the self-test.
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Maintenance
Self-test procedure
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Maintenance
9.6 Internal self-test of circuit breaker with tripping operation
Note
The internal self-test with tripping operation must only be carried out when the downstream
circuits have been shut down.
The test can be terminated at any point with "CLEAR".
Start the self-test.
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Maintenance
Self-test procedure
See also
Recommissioning after opening operation by means of overcurrent release (Page 65)
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Maintenance
9.7 Replacing the overcurrent release
Removal
See Removing the operating device (Page 93)
Removal
Note the current overcurrent release settings. Remove the nuts and washers.
Note
Carefully pull the release forward.
Make sure that you do not damage the cable harness.
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Maintenance
Remove the connector (press the release buttons).
Installation
Remove the connector. Secure the release.
Installation
See Installing the operating device (Page 95)
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Maintenance
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Accessories 10
10.1 Accessories
Version specific
Operator panel Circuit breaker, operator panel removed
For closing operation
① Motorized operating mechanism -M
② Closing solenoid -Y1
For opening operation
③ Shunt release -F1
④ Shunt release -F2
⑤ Tripping solenoid -F5
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Accessories
10.2 Accessories - general
For monitoring
⑥ Auxiliary switch for switching position indication -S1 ... S6, S60, S61
⑦ Ready-to-close signaling switch -S7
⑨ Undervoltage release -F3
⑨ Undervoltage release with delay -F8
⑩ Overcurrent release -A1
For interlocking
⑬ Reclosing lockout -F5 with tripped signaling contact -S11
⑮ Key-operated pushbutton "OFF"
⑯ Key-operated pushbutton "ON" (mechanical)

The following sections describe the accessories available for 3WT8. In some cases, the front
cover and manual connector may have to be removed. If a withdrawable circuit breaker is
used, it must be set to the maintenance position. The different activities are described in the
following sections.
DANGER
Hazardous voltage
Before starting work, the device must be disconnected from the supply and protected
against reactivation.
Only carry out work on the device when the circuit breaker is shut down and the stored-
energy spring mechanism is discharged.
Failure to do so can result in death, severe injury, or substantial material damage.
The devices must be installed and mounted by qualified, authorized personnel only.
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Accessories
10.2.1 Removing the operating device
Preparatory work
Remove the manual connector. Set the circuit breaker to the maintenance position or re-
move it from the system.
To remove the manual connector(s), push them up. Make sure that the connected cables are
not bent.
Removing the operator panel
Note
For withdrawable circuit breakers: first close the racking hole, then remove the operator
panel.
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Accessories
● Remove the fixing screws ③ (2 x), tool: cross-tip screwdriver (size 3).
● Move the charging lever ② until you feel resistance.
● Remove the front cover ① by lifting it up and forward.
● Set down the front cover so that its inside is facing down.
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Accessories
10.2.2 Installing the operating device
Note
For withdrawable circuit breakers: first close the racking hole, then attach the operator panel.
Attaching the operator panel
● Attach the front cover (operator panel) by following the above steps in reverse order.
When doing so, push the clamping lever forward until you feel resistance and attach the
front cover from above. The fixing screws are tightened to 5 Nm.
Final steps
● Fixed-mounted circuit breaker: connect the manual connector. When doing so, make sure
that you do not trap any cables.
● Withdrawable circuit breaker: rack to the test position (from disconnected position to test
position: approx. 22 rotations of the racking handle).
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Accessories
10.3 Hand-held test device

The hand-held test device is used to check that the following devices function properly:
● Overcurrent release
● Energy and current transformer
● Tripping solenoid F5
● Measured value display
View
① LED for indicating the operating voltage

② Control keys
③ 6 LEDs for indicating the test results
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Accessories
Preparatory work
● Open and disconnect the circuit breaker.
● Note the setting values of the overcurrent release.
● Deactivate ground fault protection (if available) on the overcurrent release (Ig = OFF).
● Setting value IR = 1.0 In
● Remove the cover cap from test socket X25 on the ETU.
CAUTION
If the hand-held test device is used while the circuit breaker is closed, this can cause false
tripping and destroy the hand-held test device.
Connection
Note
Malfunctions and incorrect test results can occur if the connection sequence is not followed.
① Test socket on the overcurrent release

② Cable with SUB D (40 pole) (hand-held test device) to plug connector (40 pole)
③ Power supply
④ Hand-held test device
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Accessories
Power supply
The hand-held test device is supplied from an AC voltage network:
● 220 ... 240 V 50/60 Hz
● 110 ... 125 V 50/60 Hz
Factory setting: 220 ... 240 V

The selector switch is located on the circuit board within the hand-held test device.
Switching the line voltage
Operation
When the power supply is connected, the status test starts automatically with the querying of
different overcurrent release components and parameters. If the status test is successful, the
"ETU STATUS" LED lights up (continuous light). If the test is not successful, this means that
the overcurrent release or one of its components is either defective or has not been installed.
Indicator Meaning
1 x short, pause Test device defective
2 x short, pause Overcurrent release defective
4 x short, pause • Parameters set incorrectly
• Current transformer incorrectly terminated
5 x short, pause • Tripping solenoid F5 incorrectly connected or defective
The status test can be repeated at any time by means of the "START" button (press for at
least 3 s). The status test can also be carried out on overcurrent releases that have already
been activated. In this case, note that the "ETU STATUS" LED may flash twice briefly when
the result of the status test is signaled even if no fault is present. To be on the safe side, the
overcurrent release should be deactivated and the status test repeated.
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Accessories
Testing the transformers

To test the energy and current transformers, press the "START" button (for less than 2 s).
If the LED lights up, this means that the transformer is functioning properly. If the LED
flashes, the transformer is either not installed, incorrectly connected, or defective.
Result of the N transformer test

If the LED flashes (1 s ON, 1 s OFF), this signals a fault with the measuring transformer of
the neutral conductor. This might be because a measuring transformer has not been
installed (e.g. no external neutral conductor transformer connected), or it has been
connected incorrectly, or is defective.
If the LED starts flashing quickly (0.5 s ON, 0.5 s OFF), this signals a fault with the energy
transformer of the neutral conductor. This might be because an energy transformer has not
been installed (e.g. when an external neutral conductor transformer is connected), or it has
been connected incorrectly, or is defective.
Testing the tripping function

● Charge the stored-energy spring mechanism manually.
● Close the circuit breaker
To test the tripping function, press either "L", "S", "I", "N", or "G".
The circuit breaker trips after the set delay time plus 2 seconds. The reason for tripping can
be queried via the "QUERY" button on the overcurrent release. To do so, the overcurrent
release must have been active for at least 20 minutes. If the circuit breaker does not trip, the
overcurrent release is either not equipped with the relevant protection function or is defective.
Testing the measured value display

After the tripping test, the capability of the system to store the reasons for tripping must be
tested via the "QUERY" button when the ETU is deactivated.
To test the measured value display, press "I" and "N" simultaneously.
Over a period of 30 s, a current is simulated in L1, L2, L3, N, and G consecutively via the
measuring transformer. The LEDs of the corresponding transformers flash. The test is
considered successful when current is displayed at the relevant point.
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Accessories
Activating the overcurrent release

To activate the overcurrent release, press "N" and "G" simultaneously.
The overcurrent release remains active until you press a different button.
This function can be used, for example, to test the signaling of the "T.U. Error" LED if the
status test ended with the fault "Overcurrent release defective".
Subsequent steps
● Restore the setting values you noted down.
● Place the cover cap on test socket X25.
Article numbers
Article number
Hand-held test device 3WL9111-0TA32-0AA0
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Accessories
10.4 Retrofitting the internal N transformer

● Remove the overcurrent release (for details, see Replacing the overcurrent release
(Page 88)).
Removing the cable harness from the overcurrent release
① Unplug the connector from X24.

② Remove the cable from terminals 1, 2, 13 and 14 of secondary disconnect X300.
Attaching a new cable harness to the overcurrent release
① Attach cores X300.13 and X300.14 to terminals 13 and 14 of secondary disconnect X300.
② Plug the connector into X24.
③ Connect the connector to the N transformer in the circuit breaker.
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Accessories
Remove the transformer covers on the N conductor connection and phase L3
① Remove the screws.

② Remove the transformer cover.
Installing the N transformer
① Install the transformer.

② Insert the connector from the transformer connection into the cable compartment.
③ Attach the transformer cover.
④ Secure with screws (tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm).
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Accessories
① Plug the connector for the cable harness into the connector for the N transformer and place
them in the cable duct.
Connecting the terminals on the overcurrent release
① Place the overcurrent release down in front of the circuit breaker.

② Connect the connectors to X20 and X21.
Subsequent steps
● Install the overcurrent release (for details, see Replacing the overcurrent release
(Page 88)).
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Accessories
10.5 External transformer for neutral conductors
10.5.1 External transformer for neutral conductors (for ETU37WT ... ETU47WT)
Note
The secondary connection cables from the neutral conductor transformer to the 3WT8 circuit
breaker must be twisted.
External transformer for neutral conductors
① Version for plant-side copper bar

② Mounting bracket
③ M6 bolt with washers and nut
④ Version with copper connection elements
⑤ Connection P2
⑥ Connection P1
Assignment of connections
This assignment ensures that the current in the circuit breaker and external N transformer
flows in the same direction.
Note
Any missing auxiliary current connections (secondary disconnect, auxiliary supply connector,
sliding contact module for guide frame) can be retrofitted if required.
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Accessories
Remove jumper
X300.1 - X300.2
① Main circuit
② External N transformer
External transformer for neutral conductors - dimension drawings

Frame size I
Frame size II
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Accessories
10.5.2 External ground fault current transformer (only for ETU47WT)
The ground fault protection can use an external current transformer with the following properties:
- Primary current: 1200A
- Secondary current: 1A
- Accuracy: Class 1
- Breaker internal burden: 0.11 Ohm
Examples
3 pole circuit breaker with current transformers "Y" connected with the star point of the
transformer grounded.
Connection
The external ground fault current transformer has to be connected to X300.13 and X300.14.
Note
Any missing auxiliary current connections(secondary disconnect, auxiliary supply connector,
sliding contact module for guide frame) can be retrofitted if required)
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Accessories
10.6 Castell lock
10.6 Castell lock
① Housing 1x
② Latch 1x
③ Seal 1x
④ Hexagon socket-head screw M 6x10 ISO 4017 1x
⑤ Spring washer A6 DIN 128 2x
⑥ Threaded pin M 4x8 ISO 7435 1x
⑦ Door slider 1x
⑧ Door slider spring 1x
⑨ Lock washer 2x
Note
The following components must be ordered from the relevant manufacturer: Castell lock
interlock, version FS2.
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10.6 Castell lock
Removing the operating device

Removing the operating device (Page 93)
Installing the door slider (if not already installed)
● Remove the screws ⑩ for the electronic overcurrent release ⑪.

● Remove the electronic overcurrent release ⑪.
● Place the door slider spring ⑧ with the off-center eye in the side panel of the operating
mechanism ⑫.
● Place the door slider spring ⑧ with the center eye in the door slider ⑦ using a small
screwdriver (see diagram).
● Place the door slider ⑦ with the door slider spring ⑧ on the side panel of the operating
mechanism ⑫ and secure it by means of the lock washers ⑨.
● Install the electronic overcurrent release ⑪. When doing so, make sure that you do not
trap any cables.
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10.6 Castell lock
Preparing the operator panel
● Place the operator panel on a stable surface near the outline to be cut out.
● Use a hammer and screwdriver to cut out the groove base from the pre-pressed groove.
● File the edges of the cutout.
Preparing the Castell / fortress lock
● Remove the key.

● Attach the latch ② as far as it will go onto the square section ⑭ of the lock ⑬.
● Secure the latch ② by means of a threaded pin ⑥.
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10.6 Castell lock
Installing the Castell / fortress lock in the housing
● Attach the lock ⑬ with latch ② to the housing ①.

● Screw the lock ⑬ onto the housing ① by means of a hexagon socket-head screw ④
and spring washer ⑤.
Installing the housing
● Push the seal ③ over the housing ①. When doing so, make sure that the wide edge of
the seal is on the lower part of the housing.
● Place the housing ① with lock ⑬ into the clips ⑯ on the side panel of the operating
mechanism ⑫. The locking pin ⑮ must audibly engage.
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10.6 Castell lock
Installing the operating device

Installing the operating device (Page 95)
Functional check
While pressing the OFF button, turn the key clockwise to the locking position.
● Remove the key.
● The circuit breaker cannot close when in this position.
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10.7 Counting mechanism
① Counting mechanism, complete 1x

② DIN 7991 countersunk screw M6 x 16 - 8 1x
③ Conical nut 1x

Installing the counting mechanism
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Installing the display window
● Place the operator panel onto a wooden board (make sure that it is in full contact with the
surface) near the outline to be cut out.
● Use a screwdriver to cut out the groove base from the pre-pressed groove.
Functional check
Charge the stored-energy spring mechanism and watch the counting mechanism. Once the
charging process is complete, the counting mechanism is incremented by one.
CAUTION
Taking the necessary precautions, close and open the circuit breaker to discharge the
stored-energy spring mechanism.

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10.8 Door interlock for fixed-mounted circuit breaker
① Interlocking module (1x)

② Catch (1x)
③ Hexagon nut M5, DIN 934 (2x)
④ Strain washer 6, DIN 6796 (1x)
⑤ Washer 5.3, DIN 125 (2x)
⑥ Lock washer 5, DIN 6799 (1x)
⑦ Hexagon socket-head screw M6x30, DIN 912 (1x)
⑧ Clip (1x)
⑨ Tension spring with lug (1x)
Possible status: Circuit breaker CLOSED Switch off circuit breaker Circuit breaker CLOSED
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Installing the interlocking module
1. Push the interlocking module ① in front of the plastic front panel ⑩ of the circuit breaker.
2. Secure the module (8 ± 1 Nm). Note the position of the strain washer ⑦.
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3. Insert the tension spring ② with lug ⑭ behind the geared motor ⑬.
Place the tension spring ② in the lever ⑫ of the breaker shaft ⑪.
4. Place the lug ⑭ on the pin ⑮.
5. Secure the lug ⑭ by means of the lock washer ⑨.

Install the catch in the cabinet door
1. Drill holes with a diameter of 5.5 mm in the cabinet door ⑯.

2. Screw on the catch ② (tightening torque for component ③: 0.4 Nm).
Functional check
1. Position with circuit breaker OPEN

2. Position with circuit breaker CLOSED
3. Overrule
4. Position in overruled condition
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10.9 Door interlock for guide frame
① Bolt (1x)
② Catch (1x)
③ Hexagon nut M5, DIN 934 (2x)
④ Washer 5.3, DIN 125 (2x)
⑤ Clip (1x)
⑥ Tension spring (1x)
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Installing the bolt in the guide frame
● Place the bolt 1 on the crossmember ⑧ of the guide frame ⑨.

● Position the bolt approx. 90° to the crossmember.
● Bend down the metal lugs ⑦ on the bolt.
● Place the tension spring ⑥ in the bolt ① and crossmember ⑧.
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Install the catch in the cabinet door
1. Drill holes with a diameter of 5.5 mm in the cabinet door ⑯.

2. Screw on the catch ② (tightening torque for component ③: 0.4 Nm).
Functional check
This can only be carried out once the circuit breaker has been installed.
The switchgear door is interlocked after approx. 4 rotations of the racking handle from the
test position toward the connected position.
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10.10 Position signaling switch for guide frame
Check the contents of the packaging (position signaling switch without intermediate terminal)
Quantity of parts
Article number of packing unit Part no.
1 2 3 4
3WT9884--1JC10 4 4 1 1
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Installing the position signaling switch without intermediate terminal
Cross-tip screwdriver (size 2)
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Connecting the position signaling switch without intermediate terminal
Circuit diagrams
Connecting the position signaling switch (article number 3WT9884-1JC10)
Circuit diagrams
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10.11 Mechanical interlock of fixed-mounted circuit breakers
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Parts list
① Fixed mounting plate 1x
② Interlocking module 1x
③ Spring bush 1x
④ Control unit 1x
⑤ Slotted washer 1x
⑥ Auxiliary shaft, cpl. frame size 1 1x
⑦ Auxiliary shaft, cpl. frame size 2 1x
⑧ Bowden wire 1x
⑨ Cable tie 1x
⑩ Insertable nut M6 1x
⑪ Setnut M6 1x
⑫ Compression spring 1x
⑬ Strain washer 6 DIN 6796 2x
⑭ Cylinder-head screw M6 x 12 DIN 912 2x
⑮ Cylinder-head screw M6 x 25 DIN 912 2x
⑯ Part cover 9x
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Preparatory work
The minimum distance (a) required between the circuit breaker and cabinet unit ⑰ is as
follows:
● For frame size 1 : a = 150 mm
● For frame size 2 : a = 200 mm
If necessary, remove the circuit breaker.
Note
If the module is already installed, continue with "Information about mechanical interlock".

● Cut out a sub-shaft hole outline ⑱ using snipe-nose pliers.

● With frame size 2, the sub-shaft hole outline ⑱ must also be cut out of the cover.
● File the cutout edges to fit the sub-shaft hole outline ⑱.
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Installing the auxiliary shaft in the circuit breaker
● Remove the motorized operating mechanism (if installed).

● Remove the second auxiliary switch (if installed).
● Unscrew and remove the fixing screw from the underside of the bearing plate.
● Unscrew the cylinder-head screws ⑲ (turn three or four times only) and loosen the
mounting plate (for frame size 1 only).
● Unscrew and remove ⑳ the fixing screw from the top of the bearing plate.
● Remove the bearing plate with auxiliary shaft.
● Attach the control unit (see page 7).
● Install the auxiliary shaft, cpl. (6, 7) in the same position as the old one.
● Complete the circuit breaker by carrying out the above steps in reverse order.
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Attaching the control unit
● Remove the cover and attach the control unit ④ to the breaker shaft (must audibly
engage).
● Attach the part cover to the operator panel.

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Installing the interlocking module
● Place the interlocking module ② against the fixed mounting plate ①.

● Secure the interlocking module ② and fixed mounting plate ① by means of cylinder-
head screws ⑭ and strain washers ⑬ (tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm).
● Depending on the configuration, screw the cylinder-head screw ⑭ with strain washer ⑬
into the index clip (tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm).
Installing the fixed mounting plate
Note
Shown here without interlocking module
Note
Before screwing the fixed mounting plate onto the circuit breaker, push the lever ⑳ from a to
b (e.g. by means of a screwdriver) so that lever ⑨ and ⑳ do not overlap.
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● Push the insertable nuts ⑬ into the openings provided.

● Insert the setnuts ⑪ with cylinder-head screw ⑮ into the support bracket (without
fixed mounting plate ①).
● Remove the cylinder-head screws ⑮ again.
● Place the fixed mounting plate ① onto the circuit breaker and secure by means of
cylinder-head screws ⑮ and strain washers ⑬ (tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm).
Note
Position the strain washers only as shown.
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Information about mechanical interlock
Note
To ensure that the interlock functions properly, the following minimum switchgear
requirements must be fulfilled:
1. Bowden wires must be laid so that they are as straight as possible.
2. The bending radii of the Bowden wire must be > 500 mm.
3. The total bending angle across the length of the Bowden wire must not exceed 540°.
4. If the circuit breakers to be interlocked are arranged vertically, the interlock mechanisms
must be aligned.
5. Circuit breakers to be interlocked must be arranged in such a way that 2 m or 4.5 m
Bowden wires can be properly laid in accordance with the conditions specified in points 1.
- 4.
6. The Bowden wires must be secured before the interlock is adjusted (e.g. cable ties).
7. When choosing the switchgear compartment, make sure that it provides sufficient room
for adjusting the interlock.
8. Openings and cutout sections in system elements must be designed in such a way that
the direction of the Bowden wires is not changed and that the wires are not obstructed
when they are routed.
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The mechanical interlock module can be used for two or three circuit breakers. The following
designations apply in the configuration instructions below:
● O1/2 : Output information 1/2
● I1/2 : Input information 1/2
● C1/2/3: circuit breaker 1/2/3
If the output information 1 of circuit breaker 1 is interconnected with the input information 2 of
circuit breaker 2, for example, the following abbreviations are used: C1 O1 - C2 I2
The statuses of the circuit breakers are indicated on the operator panel as fol-
lows:
Circuit breaker CLOSED
Circuit breaker OPEN and not ready to CLOSE (interlocked)
Circuit breaker OPEN and ready to CLOSE (not interlocked)
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Configuration: Two circuit breakers back to back

Description:
A circuit breaker can only be closed when the other is open.
Required equipment:
Each circuit breaker is equipped with an interlocking module and a Bowden wire.
Terminals for the Bowden wires:
1. Bowden wire: C1 O1 - C2 I1
2. Bowden wire: C1 I1 - C2 O1
Note:
The cylinder-head screws ⑭ with strain washers ⑬ must be screwed into the index clip
at the following terminals: C1 I1; C2 I1 .
In certain configurations, additional Bowden wires are required. These are available under the follow-
ing article number: 3WT9866-8JA00
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Configuration: Three circuit breakers stacked

Description:
Any two circuit breakers can be closed at any time, with the third interlocked.
Required equipment:
Each circuit breaker is equipped with an interlocking module and a Bowden wire. Three
additional Bowden wires must be ordered separately.
Possible circuit breaker statuses
Example
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Description:
When one circuit breaker is closed, the other two cannot be closed.
Required equipment:
Note:
The cylinder-head screws ⑭ with strain washer ⑬ must be screwed into the index clip at
the following terminals: C2 I1, C3 I1, C1 I1, C3 I2, C1 I2, C2 I2 .
Example
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Configuration: Three circuit breakers back to back

Description:
Two circuit breakers can be closed/opened independently of each other, with the third only
ready to be closed when the other two are open. If the third circuit breaker is closed, the
other two cannot be closed.
Required equipment:
Each circuit breaker is equipped with an interlocking module and a Bowden wire. The
Bowden wire must be ordered separately.
Note:
the following terminals: C2 I1, C1 I1, C3 I1, C2 I2 .
Example
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Configuration: Three circuit breakers, of which two are back to back

Description:
One circuit breaker can be closed/opened independently of the other two. The two other
circuit breakers are mutually exclusive, that is, one can only be closed when the other is
open.
Required equipment:
Two of the three circuit breakers are each equipped with an interlocking module and a
Bowden wire.
Note:
The cylinder-head screws ⑭ with strain washers ⑬ must be screwed into the index clip
at the following terminals: C3 I1, C2 I1 .
Example
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Inserting and adjusting the Bowden wire
Terminal O1 ; O2 Terminal I1 ; I2
• Push Bowden wire with nipple • Push compression spring ⑫ and spring
through angle plate , compression bush ③ over tube holder and
spring ⑰, and insertable plate . sheath .
• Secure Bowden wire and nipple by • Place Bowden wire with nipple into
means of slotted washer ⑤. index clip .
• Screw adjusting screw with lock nut • Place spring bush ③ onto index clip .
into plate . • Press compression spring ⑫ between
• When Bowden wire is attached on both spring bush ③ and plate .
sides, the sheath must have approx. • Push tube holder into plate .
1 mm clearance. If necessary, adjust
with adjusting screw .
• Fix setting by means of lock nut .
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Installing the Bowden wire

● Bowden wires ⑧ must be installed in such a way that they are not bent excessively
(large bending radii).
● Secure Bowden wires ⑧ by means of cable ties ⑪.
● Minimum permissible bending radius: R = 50 mm. This bending radius is only permitted a
maximum of six times for each Bowden wire. The remaining bending radii should be as
large as possible.
WARNING
If a mechanical circuit breaker interlock is installed, two or more circuit breakers must
not be closed simultaneously by electrical or mechanical means.
The delay between the close commands must be at least 100 ms.
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10.12 Mechanical interlock of withdrawable circuit breakers
Parts list
① Interlocking module 1x
② Control unit 1x
③ Slotted washer 1x
④ Spring bush 1x
⑤ Setnut M6 3x
⑥ Cylinder-head screw M6 x 12 DIN 912 5x
⑦ Strain washer 6 DIN 6796 5x
⑧ Compression spring 1 x 12.5 x 55.5 DIN 2098 1x
⑨ Part cover 1x
⑩ Auxiliary shaft, cpl. frame size 1 1x
⑪ Auxiliary shaft, cpl. frame size 2 1x
⑫ Bowden wire 1x
⑬ Cable tie 1x
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● Cut out a sub-shaft hole outline ⑭ using snipe-nose pliers.

● With frame size 2, the sub-shaft hole outline ⑭ must also be cut out of the cover.
● File the cutout edges to fit the sub-shaft hole outline ⑭.
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Install auxiliary shaft in circuit breaker
● Remove the motorized operating mechanism (if installed).

● Remove the auxiliary switches (if installed).
● Unscrew and remove the fixing screw ⑱ from the underside of the bearing plate.
● Unscrew the cylinder-head screws ⑮ (turn three or four times only) and loosen the
mounting plate (for frame size 1 only).
● Unscrew and remove the fixing screw ⑯ from the top of the bearing plate.
● Remove the bearing plate with auxiliary shaft ⑰.
● Attach the control unit
● Install the auxiliary shaft, cpl. ⑩⑪ in the same position as the old one.
● Complete the circuit breaker by carrying out the above steps in reverse order.
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Attaching the control unit
Remove the cover and attach the control unit ② to the breaker shaft ⑲ (must audibly
engage).
● Attach the part cover ⑳ to the operator panel.

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Install interlocking module
Place the interlocking module ① against the guide frame.

● Secure the interlocking module ① and guide frame by means of cylinder-head screws
⑥, strain washers ⑦, and setnuts ⑤ (tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm).
● Depending on the configuration, screw the cylinder-head screw ⑥ with strain washer ⑦
into the index clip (tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm).
*) If a 30 x 22 mm cutout is not provided, you must create it yourself.
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Note
To ensure that the interlock functions properly, the following minimum switchgear
requirements must be fulfilled:
1. Bowden wires must be laid so that they are as straight as possible.
2. The bending radii of the Bowden wire must be > 500 mm.
3. The total bending angle across the length of the Bowden wire must not exceed 540°.
4. If the circuit breakers to be interlocked are arranged vertically, the interlock mechanisms
must be aligned.
5. Circuit breakers to be interlocked must be arranged in such a way that 2 m or 4.5 m
Bowden wires can be properly laid in accordance with the conditions specified in points 1.
- 4.
6. The Bowden wires must be secured before the interlock is adjusted (e.g. cable ties).
7. When choosing the switchgear compartment, make sure that it provides sufficient room
for adjusting the interlock.
8. Openings and cutout sections in system elements must be designed in such a way that
the direction of the Bowden wires is not changed and that the wires are not obstructed
when they are routed.
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The statuses of the circuit breakers are indicated on the operator panel as fol-
lows:
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Description:
Required equipment:
Note:
The cylinder-head screws ⑥ with strain washers ⑦ must be screwed into the index clip at
the following terminals: C1 I1, C2 I1 .
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Description:
Any two circuit breakers can be closed at any time, with the third interlocked.
Required equipment:
Example
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Description:
Required equipment:
Note:
the following terminals: C2 I1, C3 I1, C1 I1, C3 I2, C1 I2, C2 I2 .
Example
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Configuration: Three circuit breakers back to back

Description:
Required equipment:
Note:
The cylinder-head screws ⑥ with strain washer ⑦ must be screwed into the index clip at
the following terminals: C2 I1, C1 I1, C3 I1, C2 I2 .
Example
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Description:
circuit breakers are mutually exclusive, that is, one can only be switched on when the other
is switched off.
Required equipment:
Bowden wire.
Note:
The cylinder-head screws ⑥ with strain washers ⑦ must be screwed into the index clip at
the following terminals: C3 I1, C2 I1 .
Example
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• Push Bowden wire with nipple • Push the compression spring ⑧ and
through angle plate , compression spring bush ④ over the tube holder
spring ⑧, and insertable plate . and sheath .
• Secure Bowden wire and nipple by • Place Bowden wire with nipple into
means of slotted washer ③. index clip .
• Screw adjusting screw with lock nut • Place the spring bush ④ onto the index
into plate . clip .
• When Bowden wire is attached on both • Press the compression spring ⑧
sides, the sheath must have approx. between the spring bush ④ and plate .
1 mm clearance. If necessary, adjust • Push tube holder into plate .
with adjusting screw .
• Fix setting by means of lock nut .
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● Bowden wires ⑩ must be installed in such a way that they are not bent excessively
● Secure Bowden wires ⑩ by means of cable ties ⑪.
large as possible.
WARNING
If a mechanical circuit breaker interlock is installed, two or more circuit breakers must
not be switched on simultaneously by electrical or mechanical means.
The delay between the close commands must be at least 100 ms.
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10.13 Switching from fixed-mounted circuit breakers to withdrawable circuit breakers
10.13 Switching from fixed-mounted circuit breakers to withdrawable

circuit breakers
① Positioning actuator 1x
② Angle bracket (left) 1x
③ Angle bracket (right) 1x
④ Hexagon socket-head screw M6x30 DIN 912 1x
⑤ Countersunk screw M6x20 DIN 7991 8x
⑥ Hexagon socket-head screw M6x12 or similar, DIN 912 FS I 2x, FS II 3x
⑦ Strain washer 6 DIN 6796 1x
⑧ Washer 6,4 DIN 433 FS I 1x, FS II 2x
⑨ Insert 1x
⑩ Lever 1x
⑪ Slide switch 1x
⑫ Leg spring 1x
⑬ Plastite screw 6. 19x10 2x
⑭ DUOCLIPS 4SXN 10 1x
⑮ Adhesive label 1x
⑯ Door slider 1x
⑰ Door slider spring 1x
⑱ Lock washer DIN 6799-5 2x
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Note
The components are shown in simplified form.
Article number Frame size Number of poles Dimension "I" (Part 1)

3WT9888-0GA00 I 3 281
3WT9888-0KA00 II 3 381
3WT9888-0HA00 I 4 371
3WT9888-0LA00 II 4 501

Unscrewing the angle bracket
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Attaching the positioning actuator

● Place the circuit breaker on its back.
Important: place it on a soft surface.
The underside of the circuit breaker should ideally point to the installation engineer.
● Push the angle bracket ② and ③ over the shaft ends and of the positioning actuator
and position up against the circuit breaker housing.
● Insert the positioning actuator ① in the circuit breaker and secure by means of the
screw ④ and strain washer ⑧ (tighten by hand only).
● Secure the angle brackets ② and ③ by means of the screws ⑤ (tightening torque: 8 ± 1
Nm).
● Fix the positioning actuator securely by means of the screw ④ (tightening torque: 8 ± 1
Nm).
● Screw the coding screws ⑥ for the rated current coding into the base plate of the
positioning actuator ①.
Note
The coding screws are thread-shaped screws, which means that they require a higher
tightening torque. For the arrangement of the coding screws, see the diagram below.
Tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm
● Place the circuit breaker in an upright position again.
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Coding scheme
Rated current Frame size Coding screw in hole

≤ 1250 A, N, S1) I a
1600 A, N I a
1600 A, S I b
630 - 2500 A II a
3200 A II c
3800 A II b
1) N: Circuit breakers with normal breaking capacity.
S: Circuit breakers with standard breaking capacity.
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● Insert the shutter and slide switch ⑫ into the cutout of the operator panel together
from inside and secure by means of screws ⑭.
● Make sure that the shutter can move without hindrance and leave it closed.
● Place the lever ⑪ and leg spring ⑬ onto the pins of the operator panel.
● Place the bent leg 13 over lever ⑪ so that leg 13 can be moved by lever ⑪.
● Secure both parts by means of DUOCLIPS ⑮.
Important: The lever ⑪ must rotate without hindrance.
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Attaching the adhesive label and changing the rating plate.

Stick the label ⑯ onto the front of the operator panel.
Changing the rating plate:
Change the 12th digit of the MLFB to "4" and the 13th to "5" (use an indelible marker).
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● Remove the screws for the electronic overcurrent release.
● Remove the electronic overcurrent release.
● Place the door slider spring ⑱ with the off-center eye in the side panel of the operating
mechanism.
● Place the door slider spring ⑱ with the center eye in the door slider ⑰ using a small
● Place the door slider ⑰ with the door slider spring ⑱ on the side panel of the operating
mechanism and secure it by means of the lock washers ⑲.
● Attach the electronic overcurrent release . When doing so, make sure that you do
not trap any cables.
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Encoding in the guide frame
Coding scheme
Rated current Frame size Coding screws in hole

≤ 1250 A, N, S I b
1600 A, N I b
1600 A, S I a
630 - 2500 A II b+c
3200 A II a+b
3800 A II a+c
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Summary of coding for circuit breaker and guide frame
FS Rated current Coding

Circuit breaker Withdrawable part
a b c a b c
I ≤ 1250 A, N, S ● ○ ○ ●
1600 A, N ● ○ ○ ●
1600 A, S ○ ● ● ○
II 630 - 2500 A ● ○ ○ ○ ● ●
3200 A ○ ○ ● ● ● ○
3800 A ○ ● ○ ● ○ ●
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10.14 Vertical connections for fixed-mounted circuit breaker
① Connection piece
② Connection piece
③ Connection piece
④ Connection piece
⑤ Connection piece
⑥ Connection piece
⑦ Connection piece
⑧ Connection piece
⑨ Connection piece
⑩ Connection piece
⑪ Connection piece
⑫ Hexagon-head screw M12 x 30 DIN933
⑬ Hexagon-head screw M12 x 45 DIN931
⑭ Hexagon-head screw M12 x 80 DIN931
⑮ Hexagon nut M12 DIN934
⑯ Strain washer 12 DIN6796
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Article number Frame Rated current Number of items

size / no. A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
of poles
I/3 ≤ 1250 A, N, S 3 6 6 6
3WT9821 - 7AC00 4 8 8 8
I/4 1600 A, N
I/3 3 6 6 6
3WT9821 - 7BC00 1600 A, S
I/4 4 8 8 8
3WT9821 - 7DA00 II / 3 1 2 6 6 6
630-2500 1 3 8 8 8
3WT9821 - 7DB00 II / 4
3WT9821 - 7FA00 II / 3 1 2 6 6 6
3200 1 3 8 8 8
3WT9821 - 7FB00 II / 4
3WT9821-7FC00 II / 3 1 1 1 6 6 6
4000
3WT9821-7FD00 II/4 1 1 1 1 8 8 8
Preparatory work
Possible status: Circuit breaker Switch off circuit Circuit breaker

CLOSED breaker CLOSED
Actuating sequence: OPEN CLOSED - OPEN OPEN - CLOSED -
OPEN
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Remove the manual connector. Set the circuit breaker to the maintenance
position or remove it from the system.
To remove the manual connector(s), push
them up. Make sure that the connected ca-
bles are not bent.
Installing the connection pieces (frame size I)
Place the connection piece ① or ② on the connection bar ⑰ as shown and secure by
means of a hexagon socket-head screw ⑫ or ⑬, strain washer ⑯ and hexagon nut ⑮
(tightening torque: 70 ± 7 Nm).
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Installing the connection pieces (frame size II)
Place the connection pieces ③ and ④ or ⑤ and ⑥ on the connection bar ⑰ as shown
and secure by means of a hexagon socket-head screw ⑬ or ⑭, strain washer ⑯ and
hexagon nut ⑮ (tightening torque: 70 ± 7 Nm).
Note
Make sure that connection pieces ③ and ④ or ⑤ and ⑥ (symmetrical and asymmetrical)
are mounted in the correct position. The 3-pole version does not have the outer connections
on the right.
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10.15 Connection bars for guide frame (frame size I)
① Vertical connection 1250 A

② Vertical connection 1600 A
③ Front connection with DIN hole pattern 1250 A
④ Front connection with DIN hole pattern 1600 A
⑤ Hexagon-head screw M6 x 25 - 8.8 DIN 933
⑥ Hexagon-head screw M6 x 35 - 8.8 DIN 933
⑦ Strain washer 6 DIN 6796
Parts list
Quantity
Article number Rated current Connection type
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3WT9823-3AA00 1250 Vertical connection 1 4 4
3WT9823-3BA00 1600 Vertical connection 1 4 4
3WT9823-1AA01 1250 DIN front connection 1 2 2 4
3WT9823-1BA01 1600 DIN front connection 1 2 2 4
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Installing the connection bars

Unscrew any connection pieces. To do so, unscrew the fixing screws ⑨ or ⑩ and remove
the connection pieces from the finger clusters ⑫. When doing so, make sure that you do not
pull the finger clusters out of the rear panel ⑬.
Note
If necessary, only insert finger clusters that have been removed in the position shown in Fig.
2, that is, the stop pin ⑭ must point toward the connection pieces.
Insert the new connection pieces as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 and secure them by means of
the enclosed screws and strain washers (tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm). See Fig. 1 for the
fixing screw assignments; see Fig. 2 for the position of the strain washers.
All diagrams are simplified.
Fig. 1: Rear panel of guide frame, rear view, possible connection types
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Fig. 2: Position of the finger clusters
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10.16 Connection bars / connection pieces for guide frame version FS II
① Connection bar ≤ 2500 A, DIN hole pattern

② Connection bar 3200 A, DIN hole pattern
③ Hexagon-head screw DIN 931 - M 10 x 40 - 8
④ Hexagon-head screw DIN 931 - M 10 x 55 - 8
⑤ Cylinder-head screw DIN 933 - M 6 x 40 - 8
⑥ Square nut M 6
⑦ Strain washer DIN 6796 - 10 - St
⑧ Strain washer DIN 6796 - 6 - St
⑨ Connection piece ≤ 2500A
⑩ Connection piece 3200A
⑪⑬ Hexagon-head screw DIN 933 - M6 x 16 - 8.8
⑫⑭ Strain washer DIN 6796 - 6 - Fst
⑮ Washer DIN 9021 - 6,4
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Quantity of parts
Article number of packing unit Circuit breaker frame size a (mm) Rated current (A) Hole pattern
DIN /
3WT9823 - 1DA01 II ≤ 2500
double-hole row
DIN /
3WT9823 - 1EA01 II 3200
double-hole row
3WT9823 - 4AB00
II 15 ≤ 2500
3WT9823 - 4AC00
3WT9823 - 4BB00
II 30 3200
3WT9823 - 4BC00
Article number of packing unit Part no.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
3WT9823 - 1DA01 1 2 2 2 2 2
3WT9823 - 1EA01 1 2 2 2 2 2
3WT9823 - 4AB00 12 12 6 2 1
3WT9823 - 4AC00 16 16 8 3 1
3WT9823 - 4BB00 12 12 2 1
3WT9823 - 4BC00 16 16 3 1
DANGER
Hazardous voltage!
Before starting work, disconnect the device from the supply and ensure that it cannot be
switched on.
Failure to observe this warning can result in death, severe injury, or substantial material
damage.
The devices must be installed and mounted by authorized personnel only.
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Installing the connection bars

Installation sequence:
1. Press the connection bars in parallel onto the screw-on points ⑪ and tighten the screws
⑦ (tighten by hand only).
2. Tighten the screws ③ and ④ to 40 ± 4 Nm.
3. Tighten the screws ⑤ with ⑥ to ± 1 Nm.
Note
Note the position of the strain washers.
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Installing the connection pieces

1. Unscrew any connection pieces. To do so, unscrew the fixing screw ⑮ and remove the
connection pieces with the finger clusters (X) (Fig. 1).
2. Insert the new connection pieces (Fig. 2) and secure them by means of the enclosed
screws and strain washers (Fig. 3) (tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm).
Arrangement of the connection pieces
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10.17 Shutters
10.17 Shutters
Check the contents of the packaging for frame sizes I and II
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10.17 Shutters
Frame size I I II II
Number of poles 3 4 3 4
Article number 3CA00 3CB00 3DA00 3DB00
3WT 9884
① Control mechanism 2 2 2 2
② Shutters 1
③ Shutters 2
④ Cover 2
⑤ Cover 2
⑥ Shutters 2
⑦ Shutters 2
⑧ Cover 2
⑨ Cover 2
⑩ Insulating plate 1
⑪ Insulating plate 1
⑫ Cover strip 3 5
⑬ Hook 2 2 2 2
⑭ Pan-head screw M 4 x 8 ISO 7045 2 2 2 2
⑮ Plastite screw 6- 19 x 10 8 8 4 5
⑯ Washer 4,3 DIN 125 4 5
⑰ Strain washer 4 DIN 6796 2 2 2 2
⑱ Shutters 1
Note
These operating instructions apply to 3 and 4-pole guide frames.
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10.17 Shutters
Installing the shutter - work sequence for frame size I
Control mechanism ① properly

installed
1. Pull out the guides.
2. Snap the control mechanism
into place ①.
Place the shutter ②③⑱ on

the lever ⑲ of the control
mechanism ①.
Screw on the cover strip ⑫.
For 4-pole version only
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10.17 Shutters
Attach the upper and lower co-

vers ④⑤.
Screw the hook ⑬ onto the

guides.
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10.17 Shutters
Installing the shutter - work sequence for frame size II
Control mechanism ① properly

installed
1. Pull out the guides.
2. Snap the control mechanism
into place ①.
Place the shutter ⑥⑦ on the

lever ⑲ of the control mecha-
nism ①.
Attach the insulation plate ⑩⑪

and secure.
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10.17 Shutters
Attach the upper and lower cov-

er ⑧⑨.
Screw the hook ⑬ onto the

guides.
Functional check: frame sizes I and II
Move the upper and lower lever ⑲ and ⑳ in the direction of the arrow until the shutter is
open fully. When you let go of the levers, the shutters should close automatically.
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10.17 Shutters
Locking the shutter: frame sizes I and II
Note
The following options are available:
• Both shutters closed
• The top shutter open
• The lower shutter open
• Both shutters open
Two padlocks are required here for each shutter.
These must be provided by the customer.
1. Both shutters closed:

– Insert the guides ② as far as they will go.
– Push the bolt ③ up as far as it will go.
– Place the padlocks in the holes and lock.
2. Upper shutter open:
– Push the upper lever ⑲ up in the direction of the arrow.
– Continue as described above (1).
3. Lower shutter open:
work sequence as described above (2).
4. Both shutters open:
– Move the upper ⑲ and lower ⑳ lever in the direction of the arrow.
– Continue as described above (1).
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10.18 Bowden wire for interlock
① Bowden wire 1x
② Spring bush 1x
③ Slotted washer 1x
④ Compression spring 1 x 12.5 x 55.5 DIN 2098 1x
⑤ Cylinder-head screw M6 x 12 DIN 912 1x
⑥ Strain washer 6 DIN 6796 1x
⑦ Cable tie 1x
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The statuses of the circuit breakers are indicated on the operator panel as follows:
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Description:
Required equipment:
Note:
The cylinder-head screws with strain washers must be screwed into the index clip at the
following terminals: C1 I1; C2 I1.
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Description:
Any two circuit breakers can be closed at any time, whereby the third is interlocked.
Required equipment:
Example
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Description:
Required equipment:
Note:
The cylinder-head screws with strain washer must be screwed into the index clip at the
following terminals: C2 I1, C3 I1, C1 I1, C3 I2, C1 I2, C2 I2 .
Example
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Description:
Required equipment:
Note:
The cylinder-head screws with strain washer must be screwed into the index clip at the
following terminals: C2 I1, C1 I1, C3 I1, C2 I2 .
Example
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Description:
circuit breakers are mutually exclusive, that is, one can only be closed when the other is
open.
Required equipment:
Bowden wire.
Note:
The cylinder-head screws with strain washers must be screwed into the index clip at the
following terminals: C3 I1, C2 I1 .
Example
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• Push Bowden wire ⑫ with nipple ⑯ • Push the compression spring ⑱ and
through angle plate ⑭, compression spring bush ② over the tube holder ⑳
spring ⑬, and insertable plate ⑮. and sheath .
• Secure Bowden wire ⑫ and nipple ⑯ • Place the Bowden wire ⑲ with nipple ⑯
by means of slotted washer ③. into the index clip ⑰.
• Screw adjusting screw ⑨ with lock nut • Place the spring bush ② onto the index
⑩ into plate ⑪. clip ⑰.
• When the Bowden wire is attached on • Press the compression spring ⑱
both sides, the sheath ⑧ must have between the spring bush ② and plate .
approx. 1 mm clearance. If necessary, • Push the tube holder ⑳ into the plate .
adjust with adjusting screw ⑨.
• Fix the setting by means of the lock nut
⑩.
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● Bowden wires must be installed in such a way that they are not bent excessively
● Secure Bowden wires by means of cable ties.
large as possible.
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10.19 Automatic mechanical resetting device after overcurrent tripping
Check contents of package
① Leaf spring 1X
② Lock washer DIN 6799 - 4 4X
③ Cable binders 2X
DANGER
Hazardous voltage
Before starting work, the device must be disconnected from the supply and protected
against reactivation.
Only carry out work on the device when the circuit breaker is shut down and the stored-
energy spring mechanism is discharged.
Failure to do so can result in death, severe injury, or substantial material damage.
The devices must be installed and mounted by qualified, authorized personnel only.
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Preparatory work
Opening the circuit breaker / discharging the stored-energy spring mechanism.
Circuit breaker CLOSED Switch off circuit breaker Circuit breaker CLOSED
Possible status: Stored-energy spring Stored-energy spring Stored-energy spring
Detach the connector and take out the circuit breaker Remove the circuit breaker from the system
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Removing control panel
● Undo fixing screws ④

● Swivel the hand lever ⑤ forward
● Extract the control panel ⑥ towards you
Dismantling the electronic overcurrent release
● Undo screws ⑦ and tilt the electronic overcurrent release ⑧ out sideways.
● If necessary, cut through the cable binders.
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Dismantling the fixing bracket
● Undo socket-head screws ⑨ by 3 to 4 turns and loosen the mounting plate.

● Undo hexagon socket-head screw ⑩ and thread rolling screw ⑪ of fixing bracket ⑫.
● Lift mounting plate ⑬.
● Remove fixing bracket ⑫ as shown.
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Fitting the leaf spring
● Remove the lock washers ⑭.

● Pull axle ⑮ out of the fixing bracket ⑯.
● Push axle ⑮ as shown through leaf spring ①, lever ⑰ and fixing bracket ⑯ and secure
with lock washers ⑭.
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Fitting the fixing bracket
● Lift mounting plate ⑬

● Place fixing bracket ⑫ with leaf spring ① against circuit breaker as shown, making sure
that leaf spring ① is positioned between breaker shaft ⑲ and cam ⑳ (see view X). The
lever ⑰ must be in contact with the tripping solenoid ⑱ and be positioned above the
driver pin as shown.
● Fasten hexagon socket-head screw ⑩ (tightening torque 8 Nm ± 1 Nm) and thread
rolling screw ⑪ (tightening torque 3 Nm ± 0.3 Nm) on fixing bracket ⑫.
● Fasten mounting plate ⑬ with socket-head screws ⑨ (tightening torque 8 Nm ± 1 Nm).
1) Caution: The lever ⑰ must beat the right side of the tripping solenoid as shown.
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Installing the electronic overcurrent release
● Place electronic overcurrent release ⑧ against circuit breaker, making sure that no
cables are pinched.
● Fix electronic overcurrent relay ⑧ to circuit breaker by means of screws ⑦ (tightening
torque 3 Nm + 0.3 Nm).
Final operations
Fit the control panel in reverse order.

Caution! With withdrawable circuit breakers, close off the crank hole before fitting control
panel.
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10.20 Arc chute cover

This is only valid for withdrawable air circuit breaker.
The cover for arc chute is an accessory for the guide frame, and it provides protection
directly for the switching device above the air circuit breaker.
Fixed-mounted
Withdrawable breaker
Item Description breaker
Size I – 3P Size I – 4P Size II – 3P Size II – 4P -
① Side plate left, cpl 1X 1X 1X 1X
② Side plate right, cpl 1X 1X 1X 1X
③ Protective cover 1X
④ Protective cover 1X
⑤ Protective cover 1X
⑥ Protective cover 1X
Not available
Countersunk screw
⑦ M 6X16
4X 4X 4X 4X
⑧ Conical nut M6 4X 4X 4X 4X
Socket cap screw
⑨ M 6X16
2X 2X 2X 2X
⑩ Clamping washer 2X 2X 2X 2X
⑪ Hexagon nut M6 2X 2X 2X 2X
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Preparatory work
Circuit breaker Switch off circuit break- Circuit breaker

Possible status: CLOSED er CLOSED
OPEN
Set the circuit breaker to the maintenance position or remove it from the system.
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Assembly
Take size 1, 3-pole as an example:
● Use allen wrench to dismantle the fasteners ⑬⑭ of the carrier beam ⑫ of the guide
frame, and these fasteners will be kept for use in next steps.
● Take the left and right side plates ①② and insert them from above the circuit breaker.
● Use allen wrench, screw ⑨, washer ⑩ and nut ⑪ to fix the side plate to the guide frame.
● Use fasteners ⑬⑭ to fix the carrier beam and both left and right side plates.
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● Insert the upper protective cover ③ according to the diagram, making contact with both
left and right side plate ①②. Pay attention that the protective cover should be placed to
inside of side plate corner.
● Use countersunk screw M6x16 ⑦ and conical nut M6 ⑧ to fix the protective cover to
both side plates.
Article number and Z-option
Description Frame size MLFB Z-option

Size I - 3 P 3WT9811-0GA00
Size I - 4 P 3WT9811-0HA00
Arc chute cover R10
Size II - 3 P 3WT9811-0JA00
Size II - 4 P 3WT9811-0KA00
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10.21 Phase barrier
10.21 Phase barrier

The phase barrier is an accessory of the circuit breaker which is used for phase short circuit
isolation. It provides necessary guide slots and installs fixed interface on the rear wall of the
fixed-mounted circuit breaker and guide frame.
Fixed-mounted breaker Withdrawable breaker

Item Description Size I – Size I – Size II – Size II – Size I – Size I – Size II – Size II –
3P 4P 3P 4P 3P 4P 3P 4P
① Cross beam I - 3 pole 2X
② Cross beam I - 4 pole 2X
③ Clip for withdrawable 4X 6X
④ Clip 4X 6X 2X 3X 4X 6X
⑤ Fastener 4X 6X
⑥ Insert nut 4X 6X
Socket cap screw
⑦ M6x16
4X 6X 4X 4X 8X 12X
⑧ Clamping washer 4X 6X 4X 4X 8X 12X
⑨ Phase plate 2X 3X
⑩ Phase plate 2X 3X
⑪ Phase plate 2X 3X
⑫ Phase plate 2X 3X
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10.21 Phase barrier
10.21.1 Phase barrier for fixed-mounted circuit breaker
Preparatory work
Possible status: Circuit breaker Switch off circuit breaker Circuit breaker
CLOSED CLOSED
OPEN
Remove the connector.

To remove the connector(s), push them up. Make sure that the connected cables are not
bent.
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10.21 Phase barrier
Assembly (size I)
Take 3-pole as an example:
● Take out the arc chute ⑬.
● Place the insert nut ⑥ into the corresponding hole ⑮ on the rear wall ⑭, and then use
allen wrench, socket cap screw ⑦ and clamping washer ⑧ to fix the clip ④ to the upper
end of the rear wall ⑭.
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10.21 Phase barrier
● Take out the fasteners ⑯⑰ of the corresponding CT cover ⑱, as shown in the diagram.
● Use the fasteners ⑯⑰ to fix the clip ④ to the corresponding hole ⑲ of the CT cover, as
shown in the diagram.
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10.21 Phase barrier
● Insert the phase plate ⑪, which is fixed in the correct position when you hear the "click"
sound, which ensures that the upper and lower hole of phase plate should be both placed
within the clip point. Pay attention that the placement direction of both upper and lower
clips should be the same as in the diagram.
● Install the arc chute ⑬ into to the circuit breaker again and fix it as shown in the diagram.
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10.21 Phase barrier
Assembly (size II)

● Take out the fasteners ⑳ of the CT cover, as shown in the diagram.
● Use the fasteners ⑳ to fix the clip ④ to the corresponding mounting hole of the CT
cover, as shown in the diagram.
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10.21 Phase barrier
● Insert the phase plate ⑫, that is fixed in the correct position when you hear the "click"
within the clip point. Pay attention that the placement direction of both upper and lower
clips should be the same as in the diagram.
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10.21 Phase barrier
10.21.2 Phase barrier for guide frame
Assembly for size I

● Use fasteners ⑦⑧ to fix the cross beam ① to the upper and bottom location of the
guide frame . See in the diagram, and pay attention to the difference of placement
direction for the upper and lower cross beam.
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10.21 Phase barrier
● Insert the clip ③ to the location between cross beam and rear wall of guide frame,
see the diagram, and it is fixed in the correct position when you hear the "click" sound.
Pay attention to the placement direction of clip ③.
● Insert the phase plate ⑨, which is fixed in the correct position when you hear the "click"
within the clip point.
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10.21 Phase barrier
Assembly for size II

● Use socket cap screw ⑦, clamping washer ⑧ and fastener ⑤ to install the clip ④ to
the upper and bottom supporting angle of the guide frame. Just keep them in
connection, with no need to fasten them. Pay attention to the placement direction of the
clip, as shown in diagram.
● Insert the phase plate ⑩, which is fixed in the correct position when you hear the "click"
within the clip point.
● Fasten the screw which is for installing the clip.
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10.21 Phase barrier
Article number and Z-option
Description Type Frame size MLFB Z-option

Size I - 3P 3WT9831-0AA00
Size I - 4P 3WT9831-0AC00
Fixed-mounted
Size II - 3P 3WT9831-0AE00
Size II - 4P 3WT9831-0AG00
Phase barrier A30
Size I - 3P 3WT9831-0AB00
Size I - 4P 3WT9831-0AD00
Withdrawable
Size II - 3P 3WT9831-0AF00
Size II - 4P 3WT9831-0AJ00
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10.22 3WT lock (set), 3 locks with 2 keys
Check the contents of the package
① Key 2x
② Lock 3x
Note
The setup package (Assembly kit for Castell / fortress lock) used for 3WT lock (set) needs to
be ordered separately. The article number as spare part: 3WT9863-6JE00.
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Setup package for 3WT lock (set)

Check the contents of the package
① Housing 1x
② Latch 1x
③ Seal 1x
④ Hexagon socket-head screw M 6x10 ISO 4017 1x
⑤ Spring washer A6 DIN 128 2x
⑥ Threaded pin M 4x8 ISO 7435 1x
⑦ Door slider 1x
⑧ Door slider spring 1x
⑨ Lock washer 2x

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● Remove the screws ⑩ for the electronic overcurrent release ⑪.

● Remove the electronic overcurrent release ⑪.
● Place the door slider spring ⑧ with the off-center eye in the side panel of the operating
mechanism ⑫.
● Place the door slider spring ⑧ with the center eye in the door slider ⑦ using a small
● Place the door slider ⑦ with the door slider spring ⑧ on the side panel of the operating
mechanism ⑫ and secure it by means of the lock washers ⑨.
● Install the electronic overcurrent release ⑪. When doing so, make sure that you do not
trap any cables.
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● Place the operator panel on a stable surface near the outline to be cut out.
● Use a hammer and screwdriver to cut out the groove base from the pre-pressed groove.
● File the edges of the cutout.
Preparing the 3WT lock
● Remove the key.

● Attach the latch ② as far as it will go onto the square section ⑭ of the lock ⑬.
● Secure the latch ② by means of a threaded pin ⑥.
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Installing the 3WT lock in the housing
● Attach the lock ⑬ with latch ② to the housing ①.

● Screw the lock ⑬ onto the housing ① by means of a hexagon socket-head screw ④
and spring washer ⑤.
Installing the housing
● Push the seal ③ over the housing ①. When doing so, make sure that the wide edge of
the seal is on the lower part of the housing.
● Place the housing ① with lock ⑬ into the clips ⑯ on the side panel of the operating
mechanism ⑫. The locking pin ⑮ must audibly engage.
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Functional check
While pressing the OFF button, turn the key clockwise to the locking position.
● Remove the key
● The circuit breaker cannot close when in this position.
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Troubleshooting 11
Fixed- Withdrawa- Fault Cause Remedy
mounted ble circuit
circuit breakers
breaker
✓ ✓ The circuit breaker cannot be The stored-energy spring Charge the stored-energy
closed mechanically and/or electri- mechanism has not been spring mechanism.
cally. charged.
✓ ✓ (The circuit breaker is not ready to The undervoltage release is Connect the undervoltage
close, ready-to-close indicator ❑) not excited. release to the power sup-
ply.
✓ ✓ Mechanical reclosing lock- Rectify cause of overcur-
out active. rent tripping and press
RESET.
✓ ✓ Electrical closing lockout Remove the control volt-
active. age of the closing lockout.
*)
✓ ✓ Mechanical OFF pushbut- Enable the pushbutton. 2
ton locked.
✓ ✓ Block against closing. 1 Close the cabinet door.
✓ ✓ Mechanical circuit breaker Open the interlocking cir-
interlock active (accesso- cuit-breaker or rack it to
ries). disconnected position. 2
✓ ✓ Electronic overcurrent re- Install the electronic over-
lease not installed or in- current release properly.
stalled incorrectly.
✓ The circuit breaker is set to Rack the circuit breaker to
an intermediate position in the disconnected, test, or
the guide frame (note the operating position.
position indicator).
✓ Shutter for racking handle Close the shutter (to dis-
opening not closed. connected, test, or operat-
ing position).
✓ ✓ The circuit breaker cannot be The operating voltage of Check that the voltage is
closed by electrical means. the closing solenoid is correct or apply the volt-
(The circuit breaker is ready to incorrect or has not been age.
close, ready-to-close indicator OK) applied.
✓ The circuit breaker is in the Rack the circuit breaker to
disconnected position in the the test or operating posi-
guide frame. tion.
✓ The auxiliary supply con- Plug in the auxiliary supply
nector has been un- connector.
plugged.
✓ The guide rails cannot be pulled out The shutter is locked with Remove the padlocks.
to install the circuit breaker. one or two padlocks.
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Fixed- Withdrawa- Fault Cause Remedy

mounted ble circuit
circuit breakers
breaker
✓ The circuit breaker cannot be The positioning mechanism Rack the positioning
switched from the maintenance of the circuit breaker is not mechanism to the discon-
position to the disconnected posi- in the disconnected position nected position.
tion. (note the position indicator).
✓ You have attempted to Only use circuit breakers
insert the circuit breaker in with the same rated current
a guide frame with a differ- as the guide frame.
ent rated current.
✓ The circuit breaker and
guide frame are encoded
differently.
✓ When the circuit breaker is racked The circuit breaker was not Push the circuit breaker to
from the disconnected position to inserted as far as it will go the disconnected position
the test position, you encounter a and the side latches are not as far as it will go. The side
high level of resistance as soon as yet engaged (warning: latches must engage.
you pass the disconnected position. danger of destroying the
device).
✓ When you rack the circuit breaker No fault, due to the function Continue racking
from the disconnected position to
the test position, it does not move
for the first eight rotations.
✓ The racking handle cannot be in- The OFF button has not Press the OFF button and,
serted. been pressed. at the same time, move the
slide switch to the right.
✓ The cabinet door is not Close the cabinet door.
completely shut.
✓ Racking handle opening Remove the padlock(s). 1
locked with padlock(s).
✓ The cabinet door cannot be opened When the circuit breaker is Open circuit breaker
(door interlock as accessory). closed, this interlocks the
cabinet door.
✓ The circuit breaker is in the Rack the circuit breaker to
operating position. the test position or discon-
nected position.
1 Effective when the cabinet door is open (accessory).
2 Note the following safety information:
Note
Protective device
Override only if permissible under normal operating conditions.
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12.1 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 3 pole, front connections
The dimensions are measured in unit of mm in this chapter.
① Guide frame
② Cabinet door
③ Slot (6 mm deep) for phase barriers
④ Center line of circuit breaker
Frame size Rated current a b c d e

A
≤ 1250 A, N, S 60 - 8 390 408
I 1600 A, N 60 - 8 390 408
1600 A, S 60 - 15 390 408
630 - 2500 80 40 20 420 445
II
3200 100 50 20 420 445
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12.2 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 3 pole, horizontal connections
a Disconnected position
b Test position
c Operating position
① Auxiliary conductor connection system
② Guide frame
③ Cabinet door
④ Slot (6 mm deep) for phase barriers
⑤ Holes for securing the guide frame
⑥ Center line of circuit breaker
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Safety distances
No additional safety distance from adjacent, grounded components is required above the
circuit breaker (on fixed-mounted circuit breakers marked with "3").
The distance between the connection point and bar support must not exceed 250 mm.
Frame size Rated current a b c d e f

A
≤ 1250 A, N, S 280 320 90 8 60 30
I 1600 A, N 280 320 90 8 60 30
1600 A, S 280 320 90 15 60 30
630 to 2500 380 420 120 15 80 40
II
3200 380 420 120 30 100 50
Main conductor connection

Terminal screws with strain washers M12
(internal diameter = 12 mm to DIN 6769-Fst)
Recommended tightening torque 70
Required screw strength 8.8 to DIN 267
Up to a rated operating voltage of 440 V AC, the vertical bars (e.g. with front connection)
must not be shielded if the busbar system is not located above the circuit breaker.
On the other hand, live, bare conductors and bars with voltages in excess of 440 V AC (if
they are located above the circuit breaker and if the current is supplied from above) must be
protected against flashover by means of phase barriers, bar covers, or arc chute covers
(only use accessories for horizontal or vertical connections).
Optional electrical equipment directly above the circuit breaker (if arc chutes are not used) or
next to the circuit breaker should be protected with a cover. Once you have installed
additional phase barriers or covers, you must ensure that heat dissipation from the circuit
breaker is not impeded.
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12.3 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 3 pole, vertical connections up to 3200 A
12.3 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 3 pole, vertical connections up to 3200

A
Frame Rated current a b c d e f h i k l m n

size A
≤ 1250 A, N, S 280 320 90 8 60 30 455 470 157.5 115 37 90
I 1600 A, N 280 320 90 8 60 30 455 470 157.5 115 37 90
1600 A, S 280 320 90 15 60 30 455 470 157.5 115 37 90
630 to 2500 380 420 120 15 80 40 465 480 157.5 115 37 140
II
3200 380 420 120 30 100 50 465 480 150 130 37 140
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Frame size Rated current a b c d e

A
≤ 1250 A, N, S 60 - 8 390 408
I 1600 A, N 60 - 8 390 408
1600 A, S 60 - 15 390 408
630 to 2500 80 40 20 420 445
II
3200 100 50 20 420 445
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a Disconnected position
b Test position
c Operating position
① Auxiliary conductor connection system
② Guide frame
③ Cabinet door
④ Slot (6 mm deep) for phase barriers
⑤ Holes for securing the guide frame
⑥ Center line of operator panel
Frame Rated current a b c d e f p

size A
≤ 1250 A, N, S 370 410 90 8 60 30 140
I 1600 A, N 370 410 90 8 60 30 140
1600 A, S 370 410 90 15 60 30 140
630 to 2500 500 540 120 15 80 40 190
II
3200 500 540 120 30 100 50 190
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Dimension drawings
12.6 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 4 pole, vertical connections up to 3200 A
12.6 Withdrawable circuit breaker, 4 pole, vertical connections up to 3200

A
Frame Rated current a b c d e f h i k l m n o p

size A
≤ 1250 A, N, S 370 410 90 8 60 30 455 470 157.5 115 37 90 90 140
I 1600 A, N 370 410 90 8 60 30 455 470 157.5 115 37 90 90 140
1600 A, S 370 410 90 15 60 30 455 470 157.5 115 37 90 90 140
630 to 2500 500 540 120 15 80 40 465 480 157.5 115 37 140 120 190
II
3200 500 540 120 30 100 50 465 480 150 130 37 140 120 190
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Dimension drawings
12.7 Fixed-mounted circuit breaker, 3 pole, horizontal connections
① Clearance for lifting out the arc chutes

② Space for auxiliary supply connector
③ Space above arc chutes
④ Auxiliary supply connector
⑤ Cabinet door
⑥ Countersunk handle
⑦ Nut M 8
⑧ Slot (4 mm deep) for phase barriers
⑨ Center line of circuit breaker
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Frame Rated current a b c d e f g h i k l

size A
≤ 1250 A, N, S 300 320 90 8 60 30 - 8 530 18 40
I 1600 A, N 300 320 90 8 60 30 - 8 530 18 40
1600 A, S 300 320 90 15 60 30 - 20 530 18 40
630 to 2500 400 420 120 15 80 40 40 20 560 22 44
II
3200 400 420 120 30 80 40 40 20 560 22 44
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① Clearance for lifting out the arc chutes

② Space for auxiliary supply connector
③ Space above arc chutes
④ Auxiliary supply connector
⑤ Cabinet door
⑥ Countersunk handle
⑦ Nut M 8
⑧ Slot (4 mm deep) for phase barriers
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⑨ Center line of operator panel
Frame Rated current a b c d e f g h i k l p

size A
≤ 1250 A, N, S 390 410 90 8 60 30 - 8 530 18 40 150
I 1600 A, N 390 410 90 8 60 30 - 8 530 18 40 150
1600 A, S 390 410 90 15 60 30 - 15 530 18 40 150
630 to 2500 520 540 120 15 80 40 40 20 560 22 44 200
II
3200 520 540 120 30 80 40 40 20 560 22 44 200
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Dimension drawings
12.9 Withdrawable/fixed-mounted circuit breaker, 3 / 4 pole, vertical connections (3800 A / 4000 A only)
12.9 Withdrawable/fixed-mounted circuit breaker, 3 / 4 pole, vertical

connections (3800 A / 4000 A only)
Fixed-mounted circuit breaker 4000 A
Withdrawable circuit breaker 3800 A
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Dimension drawings
12.10 Accessories 3 pole / 4 pole
12.10 Accessories 3 pole / 4 pole

Mechanical interlock (1)
Interlocking device that prevents closing (2).
Comprising an interlock in the cabinet and an interlocking module with Bowden wire.
① Distance for interlocking module

(without Bowden wire)
Distance for a b c d e
(1) 90 90 50 65 270
(2) 58 215 10 250 115
Arc chute cover

For withdrawable circuit breakers only.
② The dimension of circuit breaker with arc chute cover
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Dimension drawings
12.11 Door cutout 3 pole / 4 pole
12.11 Door cutout 3 pole / 4 pole

Door cutout for operator panel with door sealing frame
① Mounting surface
* 3 holes, diameter Ø 5.5 mm; only drill if door interlock is used
Door cutout with edge protection

Cutout after edge protection is attached
Cutout when circuit breaker is installed in cabinet and when door is in central position.
Width of cutout Fixed-mounted circuit breaker Withdrawable circuit breaker

b b
400 275 292
500 275 290
600 275 288
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Dimension drawings
12.12 Current transformer for N conductor

Frame size I, 3WL9 111-0AA21-0AA0
Frame size II, 3WL9 111-0AA22-0AA0
Frame size I, 3WL9 111-0AA31-0AA0
Frame size II, 3WL9 111-0AA32-0AA0
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13.1 Overall circuit diagram
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Circuit diagrams
13.1 Overall circuit diagram
Accessories in overall circuit diagram

A1 Electronic overcurrent release
S1 / S2 1st auxiliary switch block
S3 / S4 2nd auxiliary switch block
S7 Ready-to-close signaling contact
S11 Trip signaling switch
ON Mechanical ON
OFF Mechanical OFF
F1 Shunt release or electrical closing lockout
F2 Shunt release
F3 Undervoltage release
F8 Undervoltage release with delay
F5 Tripping solenoid
M1 Motor for charging stored-energy spring mechanism
P Stored-energy spring mechanism
R Display and reset plunger for overcurrent tripping
Q01 Spring charging lever for spring energy store
Q1 Main contacts
T1 / T2 / T3 Current transformers
X100 / X200 / X300 Connecting terminals
Y1 Closing solenoid
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Circuit diagrams
13.2 Circuit diagram for undervoltage release with delay
13.2 Circuit diagram for undervoltage release with delay
Circuit for EMERGENCY OFF function Circuit without EMERGENCY OFF function
(instant OFF when S15 is open)
S15 = external instant OFF

S16 = external delayed OFF
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Circuit diagrams
13.3 Terminal diagrams
13.3 Terminal diagrams

The following overview shows which part of the internal equipment is connected to which
part of the contact blocks, i.e. this is a complete auxiliary wiring diagram of the circuit breaker.
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Auxiliary trip unit

Undervoltage releases and shunt releases are available.
Closing solenoid
Electrical closing of the energy in the spring energy store.
Electrical closing lockout

This function is designed to electrically interlock two or more circuit breakers (closing
lockout). The electrical closing lockout prevents the circuit breaker from closing with a
continuous signal.
Energy transformer
Generates energy (power supply) for the internal supply of the overcurrent release.
Finger contacts
These connect the main terminals on the circuit breaker to the main terminals on the guide
frame.
Manual connector coding

The manual connectors can be coded to prevent the auxiliary conductor connectors from
being connected incorrectly.
Mechanical interlock
This function supports different types of mechanical interlocking for circuit breakers.
Mechanical reclosing lockout

After overcurrent tripping, the circuit breaker is locked against reclosing until the mechanical
reclosing lockout function has been manually reset.
Motorized operating mechanism

A geared motor automatically charges the stored-energy spring mechanism as soon as
voltage has been applied to the auxiliary supply connections. After one closing operation, the
stored-energy spring mechanism is automatically charged for the next closing operation.
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Position indicator
This indicates the position of the circuit breaker (disconnected/test/operating position) in the
guide frame.
Position signaling switch

This is used for remotely displaying the circuit breaker position in the guide frame.
Racking rail
Accommodates the circuit breaker in the guide frame.
Rated current coding

The rated current is coded in the factory, that is, each circuit breaker can only be used in a
guide frame with the same rated current.
Safe OFF
This additional function prevents the circuit breaker from closing and fulfills the isolation
condition in the OFF position to IEC 60947-2:
● "Mechanical OFF" button pressed
● Main contacts open
● Withdrawable circuit breakers: racking handle removed
● The various interlocking conditions are fulfilled
Shunt release (F1, F2)

For remotely opening the circuit breaker and blocking it against closing.
Shutters
Shutters are molded-plastic plates for covering live main conducting paths in the guide frame
(shock-hazard protection). If the circuit breaker is racked to the disconnected position, the
shutters are moved over the uncovered contact gaps.
Spring charging lever

The stored-energy spring mechanism is charged by means of a series of pump movements
(five actuations of charging lever).
Stored-energy spring mechanism

Unit with spring energy store (mechanical energy). The spring is charged by means of the
spring charging lever or motorized operating mechanism and maintained in a charged state
by means of latches. When these latches are released, the stored energy is routed to the
switching contact and the circuit breaker closes.
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Switching position signaling switch

This auxiliary switch is actuated depending on the switching status of the circuit breaker.
Tripped signaling switch

Group signal for overload, short-circuit, and ground-fault tripping by means of microswitch.
Undervoltage release (delayed)

For remotely opening and interlocking the circuit breaker. Voltage dips must not cause the
circuit breaker to open.
Undervoltage release (instantaneous/short-time delay)

For remotely opening and interlocking the circuit breaker as well as for using the circuit
breaker in EMERGENCY OFF circuits (to EN 60204-1 / DIN VDE 0113 Part 1) in conjunction
with a separate EMERGENCY OFF device. Brief voltage dips (td < 80 ms for instantaneous
undervoltage release, td < 200 ms for short-time delay undervoltage release) must not cause
the circuit breaker to open.
Use of tools
Buttons located under a cover and that can be accessed through a hole (diameter 6.35 mm)
can only be actuated by means of a suitable rod.
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7.2.4 ETU47WT .............................................................................................................................. 50

10.8 Door interlock for fixed-mounted circuit breaker ...................................................................114

Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 239

Unpacking and storing the circuit breaker

Check the humidity indicator plate.

• Sealed packaging ineffective. Good

Transportation with crane

Circuit breaker with guide frame

Frame size Circuit breaker Circuit breaker + guide frame

3.1.1 Circuit breaker

① Arc chute ⑫ Draw-out window

3.1.2 Guide frame

① Hole for crane hook ⑨ Guide rail

3.2 Electronic equipment

Overcurrent release - functional overview

Functions ETU35WT ETU37WT ETU45WT ETU47WT

✓ Standard — Not available

3.3 ETU35WT overcurrent release

To protect the electrostatically-sensitive devices, the enclosed protective cap must be

3.4 ETU37WT overcurrent release

To protect the electrostatically-sensitive devices, the enclosed protective cap must be

3.5 ETU45WT overcurrent release

To protect the electrostatically-sensitive devices, the enclosed protective cap must be

3.6 ETU47WT overcurrent release

To protect the electrostatically-sensitive devices, the enclosed protective cap must be

Installation on a horizontal surface

4 x M8-8.8 bolts + strain washers

4.2 Position of the circuit breaker in the guide frame

The auxiliary terminals of the

The auxiliary terminals of the

Main circuits disconnected Closed closed

Main circuits connected Closed open

4.3 Inserting the circuit breaker in the guide frame

4.4 Inserting the circuit breaker by turning the racking handle

Inserting the circuit breaker by turning the racking handle

Press the OFF button ① and open ③ Position indicator

4.5 Guide frame

Transporting and setting down the device

Transportation with crane

Frame size / no. of poles Weight

Setting down the guide frame

Preparing the switchgear door

Installation on a level surface

Attaching the base plate: 4 x M8-8.8 bolts + nuts + washers

Connecting the main and protective conductor

Clean the contacts. Connection for protective conductor.

Reinforcing the main conductor

Connecting the auxiliary conductors

Connection between conductor and connector

Attaching the racking handle

Secure the brackets. Attach the racking handle.

• Block the shutter.

Circuit breaker Clean the copper system bars

Clean Wire brush Metal shavings Lubricate the connections.

Connecting the circuit breaker with front connections

Open Switch the breaker until the Open Indicator

Remove the arc chutes.