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3VT5 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A

Catalog
General data

■ Overview
Connecting sets

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Switching unit 9

10

11

1
12

5
16

14 15
13

Accessories

NSO0_00229a

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

1 Molded case circuit breaker 10 Rotary operating mechanism 19 Extension cable

2 Multiple box terminals 11 Mechanical interlocking 20 Terminal cover
3 Box terminals 12 Mechanical interlocking by Bowden wire 21 Terminal cover
4 Circular conductor terminal 13 Motor operating mechanism 22 Insulating barriers
5 Multiple feed-in terminal 14 Shunt trip unit 23 Insulating barriers
6 Multiple feed-in terminal 15 Undervoltage trip unit 24 Insulating grommets
7 Rear connection 16 Switch 25 Mounting bolts
8 Front connection 17 Lockingtype lever
9 Rear connection 18 Sealing inset

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Catalog
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

■ Overview
Switching unit Circuit breaker
The switching unit includes: The circuit breakers consist of a 3-pole switching unit (fixed-
• 3VT9 500-8CE30 insulating barriers mounted or withdrawable version) and a trip unit, which is avail-
able with a choice of different characteristics.
• Set of installation bolts (4x M8x80)
• Connecting sets for front connection - busbar connection Switch disconnector

The switching unit must be outfitted with: The switch disconnector consists of a switching unit (fixed-
mounted or withdrawable version) and a switch disconnector
• Trip unit ETU DP, MP or UP (circuit breaker) or unit.
• 3VT9 516-6DT00 switch disconnector unit
(switch disconnector)
For the withdrawable version, the 3VT5 716-3AA38-0AA0
switching unit additionally requires
• 3VT9 500-4WA40 withdrawable version base

■ Selection and ordering data

Rated Current Short-circuit breaking DT Order No. PS* Weight
In capacity Icu at AC 400 V approx.
A kA kg
Switching units
Fixed-mounted version, 3-pole
1600 55 B 3VT5 716-3AA30-0AA0 1 unit 23.000

Withdrawable version, 3-pole

1600 55 B 3VT5 716-3AA38-0AA0 1 unit 23.000

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For different versions of connection, it is necessary to use con-
necting sets (see page 5/6).

* You can order this quantity or a multiple thereof.

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Catalog - Accessories and Components
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

■ Selection and ordering data for accessories

Rated current In Overload protection DT Order No. PS* Weight
approx.
A kg
Electronic trip units (ETU)
Distribution protection, ETU DP, LI function
• For protecting lines and transformers
630 250 ... 630 A B 3VT9 563-6AC00 1 unit 0.500
1000 400 ... 1000 A B 3VT9 510-6AC00 1 unit 0.500
1250 500 ... 1250 A B 3VT9 512-6AC00 1 unit 0.500
1600 630 ... 1600 A B 3VT9 516-6AC00 1 unit 0.590
Motor/generator protection, ETU MP, LI function
• Provides protection for motors and generators
• Suitable also for protecting lines and transformers
630 250 ... 630 A B 3VT9 563-6AP00 1 unit 0.500
1000 400 ... 1000 A B 3VT9 510-6AP00 1 unit 0.593
1250 500 ... 1250 A B 3VT9 512-6AP00 1 unit 0.500
1600 630 ... 1600 A B 3VT9 516-6AP00 1 unit 0.500
Universal protection, ETU UP LSI function
• Provides protection for complicated loads or loads not specified in
advance
630 250 ... 630 A B 3VT9 563-6AD00 1 unit 0.590
1000 400 ... 1000 A B 3VT9 510-6AD00 1 unit 0.590
1250 500 ... 1250 A B 3VT9 512-6AD00 1 unit 0.590
1600 630 ... 1600 A B 3VT9 516-6AD00 1 unit 0.590
Switch disconnector unit
1600 Switch disconnector unit B 3VT9 516-6DT00 1 unit 0.400

Signalling unit
Signalling unit for trip units B 3VT9 500-6AE00 1 unit 0.670

5 ETU DP, MP and UP

Rated control supply voltage Us DT Order No. PS* Weight

approx.
kg
Auxiliary switches
AC/DC 60 ... 500 V/DC60 ... 240 V B 3VT9 500-2AF10 1 unit 0.041
AC/DC 5 ... 60 V B 3VT9 500-2AF20 1 unit 0.041

Shunt trip units

AC/DC 24 V B 3VT9 500-1SF00 1 unit 0.199
AC/DC 48 V B 3VT9 500-1SG00 1 unit 0.220
AC/DC 110 V B 3VT9 500-1SH00 1 unit 0.220
AC 230 V/DC 220 V B 3VT9 500-1SJ00 1 unit 0.201
AC/DC 400 V B 3VT9 500-1SK00 1 unit 0.220
AC/DC 500 V B 3VT9 500-1SL00 1 unit 0.220
Undervoltage trip units
AC/DC 24 V B 3VT9 500-1UF00 1 unit 0.220
AC/DC 48 V B 3VT9 500-1UG00 1 unit 0.220
AC/DC 110 V B 3VT9 500-1UH00 1 unit 0.220
AC 230 V/DC 220 V B 3VT9 500-1UJ00 1 unit 0.220
AC/DC 400 V B 3VT9 500-1UK00 1 unit 0.220
AC/DC 500 V B 3VT9 500-1UL00 1 unit 0.220

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Catalog - Accessories and Components
Manual/motorized operating mechanisms

■ Overview
Rotary operating mechanism In order to operate the circuit breaker through the switchgear
cabinet door the following components are additionally needed:
The rotary operating mechanism assembly consists of:
• 3VT9 500-3HJ10 extension shaft
• 3VT9 500-3HA10 rotary operating mechanism
• 3VT9 500-3HG10/HG20 coupling driver
• 3VT9 500-3HE/HF10 hand drive lever

■ Selection and ordering data

Version DT Order No. PS* Weight
per PU
approx.
kg
Rotary operating mechanism
Rotary operating mechanism
(hand drive unit)
• lockable with padlock B 3VT9 500-3HA10 1 unit 0.230

Hand drive lever

• lockable with padlock black B 3VT9 500-3HE10 1 unit 0.261
• lockable with padlock red B 3VT9 500-3HF10 1 unit 0.261

Coupling driver
• Degree of protection IP44 B 3VT9 500-3HG10 1 unit 0.265
• Degree of protection IP66 B 3VT9 500-3HG20 1 unit 0.140

Extension shaft B 3VT9 500-3HJ10 1 unit 0.352

length 365 mm

Mechanical Interlocks
Mechanical interlocks for the rotary operating mechanism B 3VT9 500-8LA00 1 unit 0.120
for circuit breakers/switch disconnectors, fixed-mounted version
Both circuit breakers must be equipped with a rotary operating mecha-
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nism and a knob.
Mechanical interlocking by Bowden wire
Mechanical interlocking by Bowden wire is intended for fixed-mounted
and withdrawable versions.
• For circuit breakers/switch disconnectors, fixed-mounted version B 3VT9 500-8LC10 1 unit 0.400
• For one fixed-mounted and one withdrawable circuit breaker/switch B 3VT9 500-8LC30 1 unit 0.400
disconnector
• For circuit breaker/switch disconnector, withdrawable version B 3VT9 500-8LC40 1 unit 0.500
Motorized operating mechanism
Motorized operating mechanism;
Rated control voltage
AC/DC 110 V B 3VT9 500-3MN00 1 unit 4,350
AC 230 V/DC 220 V B 3VT9 500-3MQ00 1 unit 4,454
Motorized operating mechanism with
operations counter;
Rated control voltage
AC/DC 110 V B 3VT9 500-3MN10 1 unit 4,400
AC 230 V/DC 220 V B 3VT9 500-3MQ10 1 unit 4,400

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Catalog - Accessories and Components
Mounting accessories

■ Overview
Withdrawable version - 2 x 3VT9 500-4EF30 connection set (front connection) or
3VT9 500-4RD30 (rear connection)
When connecting the main circuit, the recommendations on
page 5/10 as well as the deionizing space (see page 5/34) must • We recommend attaching the withdrawable version base to
be observed the switchboard with:
- 3VT9 500-4SA40 mounting bolt set (4 x M8 x60)
• The withdrawable version base must be fitted with:
- 3VT5 716-3AA38-0AA0 switching unit, 3-pole version;

■ Selection and ordering data

Version Max. permissible Type of cables DT Order No. PS* Weight
cross-section S per PU
approx.
mm2 kg
Withdrawable version base
Withdrawable version base for 3-pole circuit breaker/switch B 3VT9 500-4WA30 1 unit 13,000
disconnector

Connecting sets
Box terminals, double 2 x 70 ... 240 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 524-4TG30 1 unit 1.470
For connecting four 70 ... 240 mm2 cables, it is possible to use two
3VT9 524-4TG30 connecting sets (see page 5/11). Not for
3VT4 710-3AA30-0AA0 switching unit.

Box terminals, 70 ... 240 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 524-4TF30 1 unit 0.663
For connecting three 70 ... 240 mm2 cables, it is possible to combine
the 3VT9 524-4TG30 connecting set with the 3VT9 524-4TF30
connecting set (see page 5/11). Not for 3VT4 710-3AA30-0AA0
switching unit.
Rear connection Busbars

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• Up to 1000 A B 3VT9 400-4RC30 1 unit 1.430

• Up to 1600 A B 3VT9 500-4RC30 1 unit 2.678

Front connection Busbars B 3VT9 500-4EF30 1 unit 2.730

for withdrawable version

Rear connection Busbars B 3VT9 500-4RD30 1 unit 3,420

for withdrawable version

Terminals for circular 150 ... 300 Cu/Al cables

conductors
• for 2 cables B 3VT9 532-4TF30 1 unit 1.000

• for 3 cables B 3VT9 533-4TF30 1 unit 1.948

• for 4 cables B 3VT9 534-4TF30 1 unit 1.828

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Catalog - Accessories and Components
Further accessories

■ Selection and ordering data

Version DT Order No. PS* Weight
per PU
approx.
kg
Accessories
Insulating barriers
In case of reversed connection (supply to terminals 2, 4, 6), the insu-
lating barriers must also be installed on the bottom side.
Not included in standard scope of delivery of switching units in fixed-
mounted version.
• For switching unit, fixed-mounted version B 3VT9 500-8CE30 1 unit 0.264

• For withdrawable version B 3VT9 500-8CF30 1 unit 0.142

Terminal cover protection

Increases degree of protection of connection point to IP20.
Intended for withdrawable version with front connection.
We recommend installation of terminal cover protection on both sides
of the withdrawable device for increasing safety when maintaining the
electrical device.
• For circuit breakers/switch disconnectors, fixed-mounted version B 3VT9 500-8CD30 1 unit 0.287
with rear connection
• For withdrawable version with front connection B 3VT9 500-8CC30 1 unit 0.168

Insulating grommets
Intended for fixed-mounted version of switching unit and withdraw-
able version with rear connection.
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The insulating connecting sets insulate connecting sets of rear con-
nection from switchgear structure. We recommend installation on all
connecting sets with rear connection.
• For rear connection B 3VT9 500-8CG30 1 unit 0.100
Locking device for knob B 3VT9 500-3HL00 1 unit 0.041
Enables locking circuit breaker in “switched off manually” position.
For locking, up to three padlocks with a max. shank diameter of
6 mm may be used

Bolt sealing insert B 3VT9 500-8BN00 1 unit 0.002

Provides sealing for:
• Accessory compartment cover

Connecting cable B 3VT9 500-4PL00 1 unit 0.120

• For connecting circuit breaker accessories to withdrawable version
(15 wire)
Position indicator B 3VT9 500-4WL00 1 unit 0.020
Signals circuit breaker/switch disconnector position in withdrawable
version
Mounting bolts B 3VT9 500-4SA40 1 unit 0.144
• For withdrawable version

ON button cover B 3VT9 500-3MF20 1 unit 0.019

• For motorized operating mechanism, cover can be sealed with
sealing wire

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Technical Information
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

■ Technical specifications
Type 3VT5 circuit breakers Switch disconnector
Order number 3VT5 716-3AA30-0AA0 3VT9 516-6DT00
3VT5 716-3AA38-0AA0
Standards EN 60 947-2, IEC 947-2 EN 60 947-3, IEC 947-3
Approval marks

Number of poles 3
Rated current In A 630, 1000, 1250, 1600 --
Rated normal current Iu A 1600
Rated operational current Ie A -- 1600
Rated operational voltage Ue V AC max. 690 AC max. 690
DC max. 440
Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 8
Rated insulation voltage Ui V 690
Utilization category (selectivity) AC 690 V A, B --
Utilization category (switching mode) AC 690 V -- AC-23 B
DC 440 V -- DC-23 B
Rated short-time withstand current Ue = AC 690 V Icw/t kA/1 s 20
Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity 85 kA/AC 230 V --
(rms value)1) Icu 55 kA/AC 415 V
45 kA/AC 415 V
20 kA/AC 690 V
Off-time at Icu ms 30 --
Rated short-circuit service breaking capacity (rms value) Ics/Ue 45 kA/AC 230 V --
36 kA/AC 415 V
30 kA/AC 500 V
20 kA/AC 690 V
Rated short-circuit making capacity 140 kA/AC 415 V 40 kA/AC 415 V
(peak value) Icm/Ue 40 kA/AC 440 V
Losses per pole at In = 1600 A W 120

5 Mechanical endurance
Electrical endurance (Ue = AC 415 V )
cycles 10000
4000
Switching frequency cycles/hr 120
Operating force N 230
Front-side device protection IP40
Terminal protection IP20
Operating conditions
Reference ambient temperature °C 40
Ambient temperature range -40 ... +55
Working environment dry and tropical climate
Degree of pollution 3
Max. elevation m 2000
Seismic resistance m/s2 3 g at 8 ... 50 Hz
Design modifications
Front/rear connection ✓/✓
Plug-in version --
Withdrawable version ✓
Accessories
Switches-auxiliary/relative/signal/leading ✓/✓/--/--
Shunt trip unit ✓
Undervoltage trip unit ✓
Front rotary operating mechanism ✓
Mechanical interlocking to the rotary operating mechanism by ✓
Bowden wire
Motorized operating mechanism/with operations counter ✓/✓
Locking-type lever ✓
Bolt sealing insert/additional cover for trip unit ✓/--

✓ available, 0) If the circuit breaker connection is reversed (input terminals 2, 4, 6,

-- unavailable output terminals 1, 3, 5), Icu does not change.

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Technical Information
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

■ Schematics
Circuit breaker with accessories

Recommended wiring of the Withdrawable device Connecting cable

control circuits 2 4 1 1 3 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Q3 (7)
L+ SO 1
X2
(8)
ON

B OFF

Motor drive Auxiliary trips Main circuit Switches

auxiliary auxiliary relative relative

1.13
1.21
1.31
3VT9 500-2AF001.43

2.13
2.21
2.31
3VT9 500-2AF002.43

3.13
3.21
3.31
3VT9 500-2AF003.43

4.13
4.21
4.31
3VT9 500-2AF004.43
1 3 5
B1
A1

3VT9 500-6AE00
3VT9 500-1U.00

3VT9 500-1S.00

X3 5 7 3 4 1 10
I>
I>

NC NO

or
S5 V Q
M P U< U
C
T1
T2
TEST T3

MP 6 2 1
1.14
1.22
1.32
1.44

2.14
2.22
2.32
2.44

3.14
3.22
3.32
3.44

4.14
4.22
4.32
4.44
A2

B2

6 2 9
X3 J 2 4 6
acc.c. no. 5 acc.c. no. 1 acc.c. no. 2 acc.c. no. 3 acc.c. 4
N-

3VT9
SO 2

5
500-

NSO0_00384
4WA40 X1
1 4 2 2 4 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Withdrawable device Connecting cable

MP 3VT9 500-3M..00 motorized operating mechanism

M Motor
P Energy storage device
X3 Connector to connect control circuits
SSI Switch signalling MANUAL (NO-C)/AUTO (NC-C) modes
B Recommended wiring of the control circuits
ON Pushbutton
OFF Pushbutton
Q3 Circuit breaker for motorized operating mechanism
J 3VT4 710-3AA30-0AA0, 3VT5 716-3AA30-0AA0 switching
unit
Q Main contacts
T1, T2, T3, Current transformers
V Trip-free mechanism
ETU Trip unit, ETU DP, MP and UP
TEST Pushbutton to test tripping
ZV-BL 3VT9 500-4WA40 withdrawable version
X1, X2 3VT9 500-4PL00 connecting cable for withdrawable
version
SO1, SO2 Contacts indicating positions of 3VT9 500-4WL00 (see
page 5/7) withdrawable versions, see page 5/24.
3VT9 500-1U..0 Undervoltage trip units
3VT9 500-1S..0 Shunt trip units

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Technical Information
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

■ Functions
Switching states in the circuit breaker cavities
Accessory compartment 1, 2 3, 4

3VT9 500-2AF10

3VT9 500-2AF10
Circuit breaker position

State of the main contacts

of circuit breaker
Lever position

Switched on 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1

Switched off manually or 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1

electrically by operating
mechanism
Switched off by the trip unit, 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0
auxiliary trip unit or by TEST
pushbutton

0 = contact open 1 = contact closed

■ Design
Main circuit Recommended cross-sections for cables, busbars and flexibars
• Connected with Cu/Al busbars or cables, and possibly cables for fixed-mounted and withdrawable versions
with cable lugs. Rated current Permissible cross- Busbars W x H
• Connecting sets are available for greater connecting options, In section S
(see page 5/6).
• Generally, conductors from the power supply are connected Cu AI Cu Al

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to input terminals 1, 3, 5, (N) and conductors from the load to A mm2 mm2 mm mm
terminals 2, 4, 6, (N). But it is possible to exchange this con-
250 120 150
nection (switching of input and output terminals) without limit-
ing rated short-circuit ultimate breaking capacity Icu. 400 185 240
• In case of reversed connection, the circuit breaker/switch dis- 500 2 x 150 2 x 185
connector must be provided with 3VT9 500-8CE30 insulating
barriers also between terminals 2, 4, 6 (for detailed informa- 630 2 x 185 2 x 240
tion, see page 5/34). 800 2 x 240 3 x 240 50 x 10 2 x 50 x 5 2 x 50 x 8
• We recommend painting the connecting busbars.
1000 2 x 240 3 x 240 2 x 50 x 6
• Input and output conductors/busbars must be mechanically
reinforced to avoid transmitting electrodynamic force to the 1300 3 x 240 4 x 240 2 x 50 x 10
circuit breaker/switch disconnector during short-circuiting. 1500 (1450) 1)
4 x 240 2 x 50 x 10
• The power circuit must be connected in such a way that the
deionizing space of the circuit breaker/switch disconnector is 1600 (1450)1) 2 x 50 x 101)
not obstructed (see page 5/34). 1)
The withdrawable version connected by 2 x 50 x 12 mm Cu busbars can
Auxiliary circuits be loaded with max. 1420 A. For 1600 A loading, the withdrawable version
must be connected by 2 x 50 x 12 mm busbars.
• Switches, shunt trip units or undervoltage trip units are con-
nected using flexible 0.5 ... 1 mm2 Cu conductors to the Maximum circuit breaker/switch disconnector loads in
terminals on these devices. accordance with ambient temperature
• Auxiliary circuits of the withdrawable version are connected
using a connector. 3VT4 circuit breaker/switch disconnector - connection of
Cu busbars 2 x 50 x 6 mm to pole
50 °C 55 °C 60 °C 65 °C 70 °C
1000 A 1000 A 1000 A 1000 A 980 A

3VT5 circuit breaker/switch disconnector - connection of

Cu busbars 2 x 50 x 6 mm to pole
50 °C 55 °C 60 °C 65 °C 70 °C
1400 A 1400 A 1340 A 1260 A 1200 A

3VT5 circuit breaker/switch disconnector - connection of

Cu busbars 2 x 50 x 10 mm to pole
50 °C 55 °C 60 °C 65 °C 70 °C
1600 A 1540 A 1460 A 1400 A 1320 A

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Technical Information
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors
Specifications of cable shapes
Order No. of Max. rated Maximum permissible conductor cross-section S
connecting set current I
Cable type
Sector-shaped Sector-shaped Round Round conductor, Busbars and Technical
conductor, conductor, solid conductor, stranded solid cable lugs information
stranded
WxH

A mm2 mm
3VT9 524-4TG30 800 2 x (70 ... 240) Cu/Al 2 x (95 ... 300) Cu/Al 2 x (50 ... 185) Cu/Al 2 x (70 ... 240) Cu/Al 5/36, 5/36
3VT9 524-4TF30 500 70 ... 240 Cu/Al 95 ... 300 Cu/Al 50 ... 185 Cu/Al 70 ... 240 Cu/Al 5/36, 5/36
3VT9 532-4TF30 1000 2 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 2 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 2 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 2 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 5/37, 5/37
3VT9 533-4TF30 1500 3 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 3 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 3 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 3 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 5/37, 5/37
3VT9 534-4TF30 1600 4 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 4 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 4 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 4 x (150 ... 300) Cu/Al 5/38, 5/38
3VT9 400-4RC30 1000 50 x .... 5/35
3VT9 500-4RC30 1600 50 x .... 5/35, 5/35
3VT9 500-4EF30 1600 50 x .... 5/41
3VT9 500-4RD30 1600 50 x .... --

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Withdrawable version

■ Overview
3VT9 500-4WC00 specifications
Order Number 3VT9 500-4WL00
Rated operating voltage Ue AC 230 V
Rated frequency fn 50/60 Hz
Rated operating current 6 A/AC 230 V
Ie/Ue
Arrangement of contacts 001
Connector cross-section S 0.5 ... 1 mm2
The withdrawable version of the circuit breaker/switch discon- Terminal protection IP20
nector is intended for demanding industrial applications where (connected switch)
rapid exchange of the circuit breaker and frequent checking of
the circuit are needed. For the wiring diagram of the circuit breaker in withdrawable de-
vice with accessories, see page 5/9.
• The withdrawable version base must be fitted with the follow-
ing connecting sets: 3VT9 500-4WL00 position signalling
2 x 3VT9 500-4EF30, for front connection or The withdrawable device can be provided with up to four
2 x 3VT9 500-4RD30, for rear connection switches for signalling the circuit breaker’s switched-on position
• For mounting withdrawable device to switchgear, use (see table).
3VT9 500-4SA40 installation bolts, see page 5/7.
Advantages and enhanced safety for operator:
Circuit breaker position • Remote signalling of circuit breaker‘s switched-on position
The withdrawable version of the circuit breaker has three posi- (position of locking is not signalled)
tions: • Checking of circuit breaker and accessories function in the
1. inserted (connected position) checking position
2. withdrawn (disconnected position) • Locking of withdrawable device against inserting circuit
3. removed breaker, locking of circuit breaker in withdrawn (checking)
position - locking by means of padlocks.
• Visible and conductive disconnection of the power circuit
Main circuit • Easy exchange of circuit breakers in case of failure
• To connect busbars and cable lugs, use 3VT9 500-4EF30 con-
nection set (front connection) or 3VT9 500-4RD30 (rear con-
nection).
• For connection using cables, it is necessary to additionally
5 use 3VT9 500-4EF30 or 3VT9 500-4RD30 connection sets.
• The way of connecting the main circuit must observe recom-
mendations (see page 5/10) as well as deionizing space (see
page 5/34).
Auxiliary circuits
These are connected using 3VT9 500-4PL00 15-wire cables.
Circuit breaker accessories for withdrawable version
The withdrawable version of the circuit breaker has the same
accessories as the fixed-mounted version.

States of switches 3VT9 500-4WL00 in withdrawable device

according to circuit breaker and lockout positions
Circuit breaker position State of switch

1 1

2 4 2 4

Switched on (locked or not locked) 0 1

Other positions 1 0

0 = contact open
1 = contact closed

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Withdrawable version
Recommended wiring of circuit breaker, withdrawable version
with motorized operating mechanism Symbol Description
MP 3VT9 500-3M..0 motorized operating mechanism
Control circuit M Motor
Q3 P Energy storage device
L+
X3 Terminal strip to connect control circuits

ON X4 Terminal strip for external operations counter

SSI Switch indicating AUTO (NO-C)/MANUAL (NC-C)
OFF modes
B
B Recommended wiring of the control circuits (control
Motor drive Switches circuits not included in motor driver delivery)
relative ON Make pushbutton
3VT9 500-2AF10 4.13
4.21
4.31

4.43
OFF Break pushbutton

X3 5 7 3 4 1 10 Q3 Circuit breaker for motorized operating mechanism

AC 110 V LSN 4C/1
5 7 3 4 1 3 AC 230 V LSN 2C/1
DC 110 V LSN-DC 4C/1
DC 220 V LSN-DC 2C/1
NC NO

SSI Inserting and withdrawing circuit breaker with motorized

C M P operating mechanism
• Each time before inserting or withdrawing the circuit breaker,
we recommend first to turn the AUTO/MANUAL switch on the
NSO0_00452

motor drive to the MANUAL position

4.14
4.22
4.32

4.44

MP 6 2 1 • More information is available in the operating instructions

acc.c. 4
• Not adhering to this procedure or failing to follow the recom-
mended wiring could mean that the circuit breaker will not
6 2 9 successfully turn on at the first attempt
X3
N-

Changes in states of switches in compartments of switching unit when inserting and withdrawing circuit breaker
State before insertion/withdrawal State after insertion/withdrawal
Circuit breaker state before insertion State of switches before insertion→ State of switches after insertion
-withdrawn position inserted position
Circuit breaker state before withdrawal State of switches before withdrawal→ State of switches after withdrawal
inserted position withdrawn position
accessory compartment accessory compartment
1,2 3,4 1,2 3,4
3VT9 500-2AF10

3VT9 500-2AF10

3VT9 500-2AF10

3VT9 500-2AF10
Lever position of
circuit breaker

main contacts
State of the

4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2

3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1

Switched on 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0

Switched off manually or by motor drive 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0

Switched off from the switched-on state: 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

by the trip unit or TEST button

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Trip units

■ Overview
The electronic trip unit is a separate and interchangeable unit, Trip units ETU DP, MP and UP - description of function
which has to be ordered separately and in addition to the 3VT5
716-3AA3.-0AA0 switching unit. By exchanging the trip unit, the Proper functioning of trip units does not depend on the wave-
range of the circuit breaker’s rated current can be easily form of the current in the main circuit. The function of the trip unit
changed. is supported by a microprocessor, which processes a sampled
signal of the power circuit and recalculates it to obtain an rms
Trip units for the 3VT5 716-3AA3.-0AA0 switching unit are avail- value. Therefore, digital trip units are suitable for protecting cir-
able in four current values In = 630, 1000, 1250 and 1600 A. The cuits where the sinusoidal current is distorted by high harmonics
trip units cover rated currents ranging from 250 to 1600 A. (e.g. circuits with controlled rectifiers, power factor compensa-
tors, pulse loading, and the like).
Tripping characteristics
All the trip units protect a circuit against short-circuiting and
Several different trip units are available. Some have adjustable overloading. Setting of selective cascading of circuit breakers is
characteristics (in order to match the protected device and to especially enabled by the ETU UP trip unit. Tripping characteris-
achieve the required selectivity): tics of the trip units are independent of the ambient temperature.
ETU DP trip units The trip unit is attached to the switching unit by two bolts. The
translucent cover over the adjustment controls can be sealed
L I (with sealing wire).

Ir Adjustment of the tripping characteristics for ETU DP and MP

t trip units
The tripping characteristics of the trip units are defined by stan-
dard EN 60 947-2. The characteristics are adjusted in two zones
using latched switches located on the trip unit:
L -is a zone of low overcurrents and includes the area of thermal
protection.
I is a zone of high overcurrents and includes protection against
Ii ultimate short-circuit currents.

1. Time-dependent trip unit (thermal) L

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The time-dependent trip unit ETU MP is adjusted with two

switches, Ir and tr. The first (Ir) switch adjusts the circuit breaker’s
I
rated current. The characteristic moves along the current axis.
ETU DP trip units have one type of characteristic with adjustable Turning the other switch (tr) adjusts the time after which the cir-
Ir and Irm. cuit breaker will trip while passing through 7.2 Ir. The tripping
5 ETU MP trip units characteristic thus moves along the time axis. With the tr switch
it is possible to set a total of 8 characteristics:
L I • Four characteristics are available for motor protection. Break-
ing times correspond to trip unit classes 10 A, 10, 20, 30. By
Ir
t changing tr, it is possible to select the characteristics
according to the required motor starting (light, medium, heavy
or very heavy starting).
tr • Four characteristics are available for protecting transformers
and lines.
It is not possible to turn the device back on right after the time-
dependent trip unit has been actuated and the circuit breaker
has tripped. The trip unit must be allowed to cool off (it has a
Ii thermal memory). The memory can be disabled by turning the
“restart” switch from the normal “Tt” position to the “T0” position.
The time-dependent trip unit remains active, and only its thermal
NSO0_00454

memory is deactivated. The thermal memory should be

switched off only in justified cases, and with the knowledge that
I the temperature could rise in the protected device, causing re-
peated tripping.
ETU MP trip units have more kinds of characteristics with adjust-
able Ir, tr and Irm. 2. Time-independent instantaneous trip unit (short-circuit trip
unit) I
ETU UP trip units
The time-independent instantaneous ETU DP and ETU MP trip
They have universal characteristics, with the greatest variability units are adjusted with one switch, Irm . The Irm switch sets the
in adjustment: Ir, tr, Irmv, tv and Irm. short-circuit current that, when reached or exceeded, causes in-
stantaneous tripping of the circuit breaker.
Regulation of the short-circuit trip unit provides settings for the
characteristic appropriate for protecting lines and motors. The
wave form of the tripping characteristic is adjusted with latched
switches located on the trip unit’s front panel according to the
needs of the protected device. A visual demonstration on setting
the tripping characteristics is available in the SIMARIS design
software (Tool for Dimensioning Electrical Power Distribution).

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Trip units
Tripping characteristics of ETU DP and MP trip units with load ETU DP and MP tripping times shortening with load
The tripping characteristics from the cold state indicate the T - When tripping from the trip unit‘s „warm“ state, the tripping
tripping times during which it is assumed that, up to the moment time of the characteristic is cut short during the standstill time tu
when an overcurrent develops, no current is flowing through the by coefficient k.
circuit breaker. The tripping characteristic tripped from warm
state indicates the tripping times during which it is assumed that, Thermal standstill time of the characteristics
before the moment when an overcurrent develops, current is For all kinds of characteristics tr the thermal standstill time for
flowing through the circuit breaker. Characteristics of electronic ETU DP and MP trip units is tu ≥ 30 min.
trip units are independent of the ambient temperature and are
plotted in a cold state. Digital trip units enable simulation of trip- During this time, the short-circuit tripping time tv is cut short from
ping in warm state. The tripping times become shorter in a the cold-state characteristic by the coefficient k.
steady state, as shown in the following diagram. The steady The real tripping time is ts = k . tv
state is a period during which the characteristic does not
change. If the circuit breaker is loaded with a reduced current for Example:
at least 30 minutes, the tripping times will be cut by a half. If the The shortening constant can be read from the graph. With
load is less than 70% of Ir , the tripping time does not become steady current 85% of Ir the real tripping time will be shortened
shorter. to:
ts = 0.74 . tv
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k [-]
1.0 k [–] time shortening coefficient
Ir [A] adjusted rated current of the trip unit
0.8
tv [s] tripping time of the trip unit derived from the characteristic
ts [s] real tripping time of the trip unit tripped from warm state
tu [s] standstill period for particular characteristics
0.6
Trip units are set by the manufacturer
T
0.4 Ir = min
Restart = T(t)
Irm = min
0.2
tr = TV, min

0.0
50 60 70 80 90 100
I r [%]
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Tripping characteristic adjustment, trip unit ETU UP 2. Delayed time-independent trip units S
L S I It is used to set up a selective cascade of circuit breakers. It is
set up using specifications Isd and tsd.
Ir
t Isd is an n-multiple of current Ir (Isd = n × Ir). It is a short-circuit
current that, within the span of Isd to Irm, will trip the circuit
breaker with delay tsd, where tsd is a delay set up for switching
tr off the trip unit.
The delayed time-independent trip unit actuates the circuit
breaker if the current in the circuit reaches at least the preset n-
I 2 t ON multiple and lasts at least the preset delay time tsd. The trip unit
Isd
tsd can be disabled by setting the parameter n (Isd = n × Ir) into the
position. Parameter tsd can be set to values with respect to the
Ii energy that passed through l2t (switch position l2t on). The pre-
I 2 t OFF set time values are then applicable for currents higher than 10x
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current Ir. Tripping times of k-multiples of Ir for k < 10 are defined

as follows:
I
10 2
The tripping characteristic of trip unit is defined by standard EN t = t v ⋅ ⎛ ------⎞
⎝ k⎠
60 947-2. The characteristic is adjusted in three zones using
latched switches located on the trip unit:
3. Time-independent instantaneous trip unit I
L - is a zone of low overcurrents and includes the area of thermal
protection. It is set up with parameter Ii. Ii is a short-circuit current that, when
reached or exceeded, causes the circuit breaker to switch off in-
S - is a zone of medium overcurrents and includes long-distance stantaneously. It is set up directly in kA on the trip unit. The wave
short-circuit protection for lines. Intentional delay in tripping of form of the tripping characteristic is adjusted using latched
these low short-circuit currents can be used to achieve selectiv- switches located on the trip unit’s front panel to match the needs
ity of protective devices. This type of delay can be set only in of the protected device. A visual demonstration on setting the
self-contained trip units (full version). tripping characteristic is available in the SIMARIS design soft-
ware (Tool for Dimensioning Electrical Power Distribution).
I - is a zone of high overcurrents and includes protection against
ultimate short-circuit currents without time delay.
I2t - Characteristic setting in ON position represents a constant
value of energy passed through. If fuses are used as protective
elements for outgoing branch feeders, it is possible to adjust the
selective part of the characteristics to better suit the shape of the
5 fuse characteristics.
1. Time-dependent trip unit (thermal) L
The time-dependent trip unit ETU UP is adjusted with two
switches, Ir and tr. The first switch, Ir, adjusts the circuit breaker’s
rated current. The characteristics move along the current axis.
Turning the second switch, tr, adjusts the time after which the cir-
cuit breaker will trip while passing through 7.2 Ir. The tripping
characteristics thus move on the time axis. A total of 8 charac-
teristics can be set with the tr switch. Breaking times correspond
to tripping classes 10 A, 10, 20, 30.
It is not possible to turn the device back on right after the time-
dependent trip unit has tripped the circuit breaker. The trip unit
must be allowed to cool off (it has a thermal memory). The mem-
ory can be disabled by turning the “restart” switch from the nor-
mal “Tt” position to the “T0” position. The time-dependent trip
unit remains active, and only its thermal memory is inactivated.
The thermal memory should be switched off only in justified
cases, and with the knowledge that there could be rising tem-
perature in the protected device, causing repeated tripping..

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Tripping characteristics of ETU UP trip units with load Example
The tripping characteristic from the cold state indicates the trip- The shortening constant can be read from the graph. With
ping times during which it is assumed that, up to the moment steady current 85% of Ir the real tripping time will be shortened
when an overcurrent develops, no current is flowing through the to:
circuit breaker. The tripping characteristic tripped from warm
state indicates the tripping times during which it is assumed that, ts = 0.74 . tv
before the moment when an overcurrent develops, current is k [-] time shortening coefficient
flowing through the circuit breaker. Characteristics of electronic Ir [A] adjusted rated current of trip unit
trip units are independent of the ambient temperature and are tv [s] tripping time of the trip unit derived from the characteristic
plotted in a cold state. Digital trip units enable simulation of a ts [s] real tripping time of the trip unit tripped from warm state
trip unit in warm state. The tripping times become shorter in a tu [s] standstill period for particular characteristics
steady state, as shown in the following diagram. The steady
state is a period during which the characteristic does not Trip units are set by the manufacturer
change. Ir = min
If the circuit breaker is loaded with a reduced current for at least Restart = T(t)
30 minutes, the tripping times will be cut by a half. If the load is Ii = min
less than 70% of Ir, the tripping time does not become shorter. tr = min
tsd = min, I2t - ON
Tripping time shortening with load Isd = min

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1.0
k [-]

0.8

0.6

T
0.4

0.2

0.0
50 60 70 80 90
I r [%]
100
5
T - When tripping from the “warm” state, the tripping time of the
characteristic is cut short during the standstill time tu by coeffi-
cient k.
Thermal standstill time of the characteristics
For all kinds of characteristics tr the thermal standstill period for
ETU UP trip units is tu ≥ 30 min. During this time, the short-circuit
tripping time tv is cut short from the cold-state characteristic by
the coefficient k.
The real tripping time is ts = k . tv

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Trip units ETU DP - Distribution protection Adjustable specifications
• Provides protection for lines and transformers Order No. Rated current Overload Restart Instantaneous
The 3VT9 5..-6AC00 trip unit is intended only for 3VT5 716- In protection Ir short circuit
protection Ii
3AA3.-0AA0 switching units. Operation of the trip unit is con-
trolled by a microprocessor. The trip unit is fitted with a thermal A A kA
memory that can be disabled by turning the switch on the front 250, 260 0.8
panel from position T(t) to position T(0). After having disabled the
thermal memory, the thermal tripping function remains active. 275, 290 1.5

A practical advantage of the trip unit is a specially designed 305, 315 2

tripping characteristic that provides for optimal exploitation of 3VT9 563-6AC00 630 345, 360 T(0) 2.5
transformers up to 1.5 In.
400, 435 T(t) 4.5
Another advantage of this trip unit is the simple adjustment of the 455, 480 6
tripping characteristic. Set-up includes only rated current and
the tripping level of the short-circuit trip unit. Reaching 80% and 500, 550 7.5
110% of Ir is indicated by LED diodes on the front panel denoted 575, 630 10
as I > 80% of Ir and I > 110% of Ir. Located on the lower part of
400, 435 1.25
the trip unit cover are four photocells for communicating with the
3VT9 500-6AE00 signalling unit. 455, 480 2
Tripping characteristics 500, 550 3

NSO0_00458 3VT9 510-6AC00 1000 575, 630 T(0) 5

10000 Ir
5000 min. max. 630, 685 T(t) 7
t [s] Ir Ii 720, 760 9
2000
1000 800, 870 12
500 910, 1000 15
200 500, 550 1.5
100 577, 610 3
L
50
630, 685 5
20 3VT9 512-6AC00 1250 722, 760 T(0) 7
10
In = 630 A
In=630A 800, 866 T(t) 9
5 In = 1000 A
In=1000A 3 3 909, 1000 12
2 In = 1250 A
In=1250A
In = 1600 A
In=1600A 1100, 1155, 15
5 1
0.5 1200, 1250 18
I 630, 685 2
0.2
0.1 720, 800 4
0.05 0.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 10
870, 910 6
0.02 In = 630 A I i [kA] 3VT9 516-6AC00 1600 1000, 1100 T(0) 8
0.01 1155, 1200 T(t) 11
0.1
0.05 1.25 2.0 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 1250, 1300 14

0.02 1375, 1445 17

In = 1000 A I i [kA]
0.01 1500, 1600 20
0.1
0.05 1.5 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 18

0.02 In = 1250 A I i [kA]

0.01
0.1
0.05 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 11 14 17
20
0.02 In = 1600 A I i [kA]
0.01
0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50
x In

* You can order this quantity or a multiple thereof.

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Trip units ETU MP - Motor protection
• Provides protection of motors and generators Adjustable specifications
• Can protect lines and transformers Order No. Rated Overload tt (7.2 x Ir) Restart Instanta-
The 3VT9 5..-6AP00 trip unit is intended only for 3VT5716-3AA3.- current protection Ir neous short
In circuit pro-
0AA0 switching unit. The operation of the trip unit is controlled tection Ii
by a microprocessor. The trip unit is equipped with a thermal
memory that can be disabled by turning a switch on the front A A S kA
panel from position T(t) to position T(0). After having disabled the 250, 260 1 (TV 1) 0.8
thermal memory, the thermal trip unit remains active.
275, 290 3 (TV 3) 1.5
A practical advantage of the trip unit is a specially designed
305, 315 10 (TV 10) 2
tripping characteristic that provides for optimal exploitation of
transformers up to 1.5 In. 3VT9 563-6AP00 630 345, 360 30 (TV 30) T(0) 2.5

It is possible to set a total of 8 characteristics on the trip unit. 400, 435 3 (M 3) T(t) 4.5
From these, in mode “M”, there are 4 characteristics for motor 455, 480 8 (M 8) 6
protection and another 4 characteristics in mode “TV” for pro-
500, 550 15 (M 15) 7.5
tecting transformers and lines. The shape of each characteristic
can be changed using a selector switch. 575, 630 25 (M 25) 10
When one or two phases fail, in the M-characteristic mode, the 400, 435 1 (TV 1) 1.25
switch will open with a 4 s delay (so-called undercurrent trip- 455, 480 3 (TV 3) 2
ping).
500, 550 10 (TV 10) 3
Another parameter for adjusting the trip unit is the rated current,
3VT9 510-6AP00 1000 575, 630 30 (TV 30) T(0) 5
which is adjusted in a range of 0.4 to 1.0 of In and the short-cir-
cuit tripping level. Reaching 80% and 110% of Ir is indicated by 630, 685 3 (M 3) T(t) 7
LED diodes on the front panel denoted as I > 80% of Ir and I > 720, 760 8 (M 8) 9
110% of Ir. Located on the lower of the trip unit cover are four
photocells for communicating with the 3VT9 500-6AE00 800, 870 15 (M 15) 12
signalling unit. 910, 1000 25 (M 25) 15
500, 550 1 (TV 1) 1.5
577, 610 3 (TV 3) 3
630, 685 10 (TV 10) 5
3VT9 512-6AP00 1250 722, 760 30 (TV 30) T(0) 7
800, 866 3 (M 3) T(t) 9
909, 1000 8 (M 8)
1100, 1155, 15 (M 15)
12
15
5
1200, 1250 25 (M 25) 18
630, 685 1 (TV 1) 2
720, 800 3 (TV 3) 4
870, 910 10 (TV 10) 6
3VT9 516-6AP00 1600 1000, 1100 30 (TV 30) T(0) 8
1155, 1200 3 (M 3) T(t) 11
1250, 1300 8 (M 8) 14
1375, 1445 15 (M 15) 17
1500, 1600 25 (M 25) 20

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Tripping characteristic ETU MP
NSO0_00459 NSO0_00460
10000 10000 Ir
Ir TV min. max.
M
min. max. 5000
5000
t [s] Ir tr Ii t [s] Ir tr Ii
2000 2000
1000 1000
500 500 25

200 200
L tr L tr
100 100
30
50 50
30 25
20 20 15 15
10 10 10 10 8 8
In = 630 A In = 630 A
5 In = 1000 A 5 In = 1000 A
3 3 3 3
In = 1250 A In = 1250 A
2 2
In = 1600 A In = 1600 A
1 1 1 1
0.5 0.5
I I
0.2 0.2
0.1 0.1
0.05 0.05
In = 630 A 0.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 10 I i [kA] In = 630 A 0.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 10 I i [kA]
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
0.05 0.05
In = 1000 A 1.25 2.0 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 I i [kA] In = 1000 A 1.25 2.0 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 I i [kA]
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
0.05 0.05 18
18 I i [kA]
In = 1250 A 1.5 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 I i [kA] In = 1250 A 1.5 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
0.05 17 0.05 17
In = 1600 A 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 11 14 20 I i [kA] In = 1600 A 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 11 14 20 I i [kA]
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50
x In x In

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Trip units ETU UP - Universal protection
• For protecting complicated loads or those not specified in ad- Reaching 80% and 110% of Ir is indicated by LED diodes on the
vance. front panel denoted as I > 80% of Ir and I > 110% of Ir.
The bottom part of the trip unit cover contains photocells for
The 3VT9 5..-6AD00 trip unit is intended for the 3VT5 716-3AA3.- communicating with the 3VT9 500-6AE00 signalling unit.
0AA0 switching unit only. The trip unit is equipped with a thermal
memory that can be disabled by turning a “restart” switch on the
front panel from the position T(t) to position T(0). After disabling
the thermal memory, the thermal trip unit remains active.
A practical advantage of the trip unit is its maximum flexibility for
adjusting the tripping characteristic. With its possibility for set-
ting I2t = constant and I5t = constant, it is optimal from the
selectivity viewpoint for its interaction with fusing devices.
Specifications for adjustable trip units
Order No. Rated current Overload protec- tr (7.2 x Ir) Short delayed short tsd I2t Restart Instantaneous short
In tion Ir circuit protection circuit protection Ii
Isd A = (n x Ir)
A A s n ms kA
250, 260 0.5 2 50, 100 0.8
275, 290 3 3 200, 300 on T(0) 1.5
305, 315 5 5 400, 600 2
3VT9 563-6AD00 630 345, 360 7 7 800, 1000 2.5
400, 435 10 8 50, 100 4.5
455, 480 15 9 200, 300 off T(t) 6
500, 550 20 10 400, 600 7.5
575, 630 25 ∞ 800, 1000 10
400, 435 0.5 2 50, 100 1.25
455, 480 3 3 200, 300 on T(0) 2
500, 550 5 5 400, 600 3
3VT9 510-6AD00 1000 575, 630 7 7 800, 1000 5
630, 685 10 8 50, 100 7
720, 760 15 9 200, 300 off T(t) 9 5
800, 870 20 10 400, 600 12
910, 1000 25 ∞ 800, 1000 15
500, 550 0.5 2 50,1 00 1.5
577, 610 3 3 200, 300 on T(0) 3
630, 685 5 5 400, 600 5
3VT9 512-6AD00 1250 722, 760 7 7 800, 1000 7
800, 866 10 8 50, 100 9
909, 1000 15 9 200, 300 off T(t) 12
1100, 1155, 20 10 400, 600 15
1200, 1250 25 ∞ 800, 1000 18
630, 685 0.5 2 50, 100 2
720, 800 3 3 200, 300 on T(0) 4
870, 910 5 5 400, 600 6
3VT9 516-6AD00 1600 1000, 1100 7 7 800, 1000 8
1155, 1200 10 8 50, 100 11
1250, 1300 15 9 200, 300 off T(t) 14
1375, 1445 20 10 400, 600 17
1500, 1600 25 ∞ 800, 1000 20

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Tripping characteristic ETU UP
NSO0_00461 NSO0_00462
10000 10000 min. max.
min. max.
5000 Ir 5000 Ir
t [s] Ir tr Isd tv Ii t [s] Ir tr Isd tv Ii
2000 2000
1000 Isd = (2 … 10) x Ir min 1000 Isd = (2 … 10) x Ir min
500 500

200 Isd = (2 … 10) x Ir max 200 Isd = (2 … 10) x Ir max

L L
100 100
50 50
In = 630 A 20 In = 630 A
20
In = 1000 A In = 1000 A
10 10 In = 1250 A
In = 1250 A
5 In = 1600 A 5 In = 1600 A

2 2 S
S 1 1000
1 1000
0.5 tr [s]
0.5 0.5 tr [s] 0.5 0.5 0.5
tv [ms] tv [ms] I
I
0.2 (I 2 t = OFF) 0.2 (I 2 t = ON)
0.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 10
0.1 0.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 10 0.1
0.05 50 0.05 50

0.02 In = 630 A I i [kA] 0.02 In = 630 A I i [kA]

0.01 0.01
1.25 2.0 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15
0.1 1.25 2.0 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 0.1
0.05 50 0.05 50

0.02 In = 1000 A I i [kA] 0.02 In = 1000 A I i [kA]

0.01 0.01
1.5 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 18
0.1 1.5 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 18 0.1
0.05 50 0.05 50

In = 1250 A I i [kA] 0.02 In = 1250 A I i [kA]

0.02
0.01 0.01
2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 11 141720
0.1 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 11 141720 0.1
0.05 50
0.05 50

5
In = 1600 A I i [kA] In = 1600 A I i [kA]
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50
x In x In

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Tripping characteristic ETU UP
NSO0_00463 NSO0_00464
10000 min. max.
10000 min. max.
5000 Ir 5000 Ir
t [s] Ir tr Isd tv Ii t [s] Ir tr Isd tv Ii
2000 2000
1000 Isd = (2 …10) x Ir min 1000 Isd = (2 … 0) x Ir min
500 500
Isd = (2 …10) x Ir max Isd = (2 … 0) x Ir max
200 200
L L
100 100
50 50
In = 630 A 25 25 In = 630 A 25 25
20 20
In = 1000 A In = 1000 A
10 In = 1250 A tr [s] 10 In = 1250 A tr [s]
5 In = 1600 A 5 In = 1600 A
3 3 3 3
2 S 2 S
1 1000 1 1000

0.5 0.5
tv [ms] I tv [ms] I
0.2 (I 2 t = OFF) 0.2 (I 2 t = ON)
0.1 0.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 10 0.1 0.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 10

0.05 50 0.05 50

0.02 In = 630 A I i [kA] 0.02 In = 630 A I i [kA]

0.01 0.01
0.1 1.25 2.0 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 0.1 1.25 2.0 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15

0.05 50 0.05 50

0.02 In = 1000 A I i [kA] 0.02 In = 1000 A I i [kA]

0.01 0.01
0.1 1.5 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 18 0.1 1.5 3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 12 15 18

0.05 50 0.05 50

0.02 In = 1250 A I i [kA] 0.02 In = 1250 A I i [kA]

0.01 0.01
2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 11 141720 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 11 141720
0.1 0.1
0.05 50 0.05 50

5
In = 1600 A I i [kA] In = 1600 A I i [kA]
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50
x In x In

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Signalling units

■ Overview
The 3VT9 500-6AE00 signalling unit is a modular accessory for • Remote indication on the state of the circuit breaker and the
the 3VT4 and 3VT5 circuit breakers and operates in conjunction protected circuit is ensured by a relay, the make and break
with 3VT9 5..-6AC00, 3VT9 5..-6AP00 and 3VT9 5..-6AD00 elec- contacts of which are pulled into the terminal strip on the unit
tronic trip units. - relays to indicate tripping of time-dependent or undercurrent
• It is intended for applications in automated control systems and time-independent trip units have storage
- after the storage relay is activated by tripping,
• The signalling unit signals reaching a certain current value in it is necessary to reset the relay by actuating the front panel
a circuit and the tripping of the circuit breaker by trip units RESET switch, or to reset remotely by an external pushbut-
(time-dependent, time-independent, undercurrent) ton.
- The user has options to set up (by steps, using a rotary
switch) a current value which will be indicated when reached • The supply voltages are presented in the table
- the options are 70; 80; 90; 100; 120; 140; 160 or 180% Ir • The main power supply circuit and the reset circuit are not
(refer to the table below for more details). safely separated
• Local indication regarding the state of the circuit breaker and • The external RESET button must be connected with a
the protected circuit is signaled by LED indicators located on screened cable or a twisted wire with maximum loop resis-
the front panel of the signalling unit tance of 100 Ohm.
• The information on the state of the circuit breaker is transferred The signalling unit will not work without power supply!
from the trip unit to the signalling unit by means of optical cou-
pling
Specifications
Order No. 3VT9 500-6AE00
Rated operating voltage Ue AC/DC 12 ... 230 V
Protection (tube fuse) T1.5 A
Rated frequency fn 50/60 Hz
Current draw (rms) max. at Ue
AC-15 AC/DC 12 V 370 mA
DC-13 AC/DC 24 V 170 mA
AC/DC 48 V 100 mA
AC/DC 110 V 60 mA
AC 230 V/DC 220 V 50 mA
Rated operating current AC-1 8 A/AC 230 V
(of relay contacts) Ie/Ue DC-1 0.25 A DC 250 V, 8 A/DC 30 V
Connection cross-section S 0.5 ... 1 mm2
5
Main circuit status indication
Signalling
(relay contacts) LED
Reaching < 70% Ir -- +
110% Ir + +
70; 80; 90; 100; 120; 140; 160; 180 -- +
Settings + +
Tripping By time-dependent/undercurrent trip + +/+
unit
By time-independent trip unit + +

I > 110 % Ir N I > Isd I > Ir

M
AC/DC Power 3~ 3 < m

12 - 230 V RESET I > … % Ir

NSO0_00465

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

1, 2 supply
6, 7 external RESET button
9, 10, 11 relay contacts indicating preset Ir
12, 13, 14 relay contacts indicating reaching 110% Ir
15, 16, 17 relay contacts indicating tripping by time-
dependent or undercurrent trip units
18, 19, 20 relay contacts indicating tripping by independent
trip unit (instantaneous or delayed tripping)

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Auxiliary switches

■ Technical specifications
Order No. 3VT9 500-2AF10 3VT9 500-2AF201)
Rated operating voltage Ue V AC 60 ...500 V AC 5 ...60 V
DC 60 ...240 V DC 5 ...60 V
Rated isolation voltage Ui V 500
Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60
Rated operating current Ie/Ue
AC-15 6 A/60 V ... 240 V, 3 A/400 V,
DC-13 1.5 A/500 V
1 A/60 V, 0.7 A/110 V, 0.3 A/240 V
Thermal current Ith A 6A 0.5 A
Arrangement of contacts 22
Connection cross-section S mm2 0.5 ... 1
Terminal protection IP20
(connected switch)
1)
PS-BL-....-Au is not suitable for controlling electromagnetic loads

Arrangement of contacts Number of contacts Contact types

22 2+2 break + make

Functions and names of switches according to their location in

cavities
Switch location Switch name Switch function
accessory Auxiliary switch to indicate the position of the main
compartment 1, 2 contacts
accessory Relative switch to indicate tripping of circuit breaker
compartment 3, 4 by trip unit, TEST pushbutton or by
motor

5
Wiring diagram
Switches
auxiliary auxiliary relative relative
3VT9 500-2AF10 1.13
1.21
1.31

1.43

3VT9 500-2AF10 2.13

2.21
2.31

2.43

3VT9 500-2AF10 3.13

3.21
3.31

3.43

3VT9 500-2AF10 4.13

4.21
4.31

4.43

NSO0_00466
1.14
1.22
1.32

1.44

2.14
2.22
2.32

2.44

3.14
3.22
3.32

3.44

4.14
4.22
4.32

4.44

acc.comp. no. 1 acc. comp. no. 2 acc. comp. no. 3 acc. comp. no. 4

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Shunt trip units

■ Technical specifications
L+
Order No. 3VT9 500-1S.00
Rated operating voltage Ue V AC 24, 48, 110, 230, 400, 500
DC 24, 48, 110, 220

3VT9 500-1S.00
Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60

B1
Input power at 1.1 Ue
AC < 2.5 VA
DC <2W
Characteristic U ≥ 0,7Ue the circuit breaker must U
trip
Time to switch-off ms 20

NSO0_00467
B2
Continuous load Yes
2
Connection cross-section S mm 0.5 ... 1
Terminal protection IP20 N-
(connected trip units)
Location in accessory com- 5
partment No.

Circuit breaker switched off by shunt trip unit

NSO0_00470

Main contacts
2 1 20
4 3 1
6 5
0
Auxiliary switch
compartment
accessory

30
1.44 1.43 1
1+2

1.14 1.13
2.14 2.13
0
2.44 2.43
Auxiliary switch
30
1.32 1.31 1
1.22 1.21
2.22 2.21
0
Relative switch
5
2.32 2.31
compartment
accessory

30
3.44 3.43 1
3+4

3.14 3.13
4.14 4.13
0
Relative switch
4.44 4.43
30
3.32 3.31 1
3.22 3.21
4.22
0
4.21
4.32 4.31 t [ms]

Circuit breaker states and lever positions of circuit breakers

Circuit breaker state lever positions of circuit breakers
Switched on

Switched off by trip units, or by TEST

button or by the trip pushbutton on
the motor drive
Switched off manually or electrically
by drive

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Undervoltage trip units

■ Technical specifications
Circuit breaker switched off by undervoltage trip unit
Order No. 3VT9 500-1U.00
Circuit breaker state lever positions of circuit breakers
Rated operating V AC 24, 48, 110, 230, 400, 500
voltage Ue DC 24, 48, 110, 220 Switched on
Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60
Input power at 1.1 Ue < 2.5 VA Switched off by trip units, or by TEST
<2W button or by the trip pushbutton on
the motor drive
Characteristic U ≥ 0.85 Ue,
circuit breaker can switch on Switched off manually or electrically
U ≥ 0.35 Ue, by drive
the circuit breaker must trip
Time to switched-off ms 20
Continuous load Yes
Connection mm2 0.5 ... 1
cross-section S
Terminal protection IP20
(connected trip unit)
Location in accessory 5
compartment No.

Circuit breaker switched off by undervoltage trip unit

NSO0_00470

Main contacts
2 1 20
4 3 1
6 5
0
Auxiliary switch
compartment
accessory

30
1.44 1.43 1
1+2

1.14 1.13
2.14 2.13
0
2.44 2.43
Auxiliary switch
30
1.32 1.31 1

5
1.22 1.21
2.22 2.21
0
2.32
Relative switch
2.31
compartment
accessory

30
3.44 3.43 1
3+4

3.14 3.13
4.14 4.13
0
Relative switch
4.44 4.43
30
3.32 3.31 1
3.22 3.21
4.22
0
4.21
4.32 4.31 t [ms]

L+
3VT9 500-1U.00
A1

U<
NSO0_00471
A2

N-

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Rotary operating mechanism

■ Technical specifications
Rotating the hand drive lever located on the rotary operating • In order to enhance safety for the operator of the electrical
mechanism switches circuit breakers 3VT4 to 3VT5 on and off, equipment, the coupling driver is furnished with a locking fea-
e.g. for switching electrical equipment on and off. Modular de- ture which prevents the cabinet from being opened when the
sign of the drives enables easy installation on the circuit breaker circuit breaker is in closed position.
after removing the accessory compartment cover from the cir- • When the circuit breaker in position "manual open", the drive
cuit breaker. The rotary operating mechanism and its accesso- handle can be locked up using the built-in cylinder type lock
ries must be ordered separately, see page 5/5. (FAB) and as many as three padlocks with shank diameter up
• The coupling driver operates the circuit breaker through the to 7 mm.
front panel or through the cabinet door, the outlet for the oper- • When the drive lever is in position "manual open", it is possible
ating shaft features protection class IP44 or IP66 (for bear- to remove the hand drive lever.
ings). • The circuit breakers with rotary operating mechanism can be
• The hand drive lever can be furnished with an extension shaft equipped with a mechanical interlocking system, see next
which makes it possible to control the circuit breaker in deeper page.
cabinets.
Specifications
Switchgear door locking in
circuit breaker state
Order Number Description Color Lockable with padlock when Protection Switched on and off by trip unit Length mm
circuit breaker is in OFF state class
3VT9 500-3HA10 Rotary operating mecha- -- yes -- -- --
nism
3VT9 500-3HE10 Hand drive lever black yes -- -- --
3VT9 500-3HF10 Hand drive lever red yes -- -- --
3VT9 500-3HG10 Coupling driver -- -- IP44 yes --
3VT9 500-3HG20 Coupling driver -- -- IP66 yes --
3VT9 500-3HJ10 Extension shaft -- -- -- -- 365

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Mechanical interlocking and parallel switching

■ Technical specifications
3VT9 300-8LA00 Mechanical interlocking • It provides interlocking of two circuit breakers so that they can-
not be switched on simultaneously, but always only one of
them.
• It is possible to use the locking device between two 3VT4 or
3VT5 circuit breakers or between 3VT4 and 3VT5 circuit
breakers. Both circuit breakers must be furnished with a rotary
operating mechanism (at least with the hand drive unit and
hand drive lever), see page 5/5. In order to use locking, it is
necessary to adhere to the dimensions.

314
NSO0_00472

4xØ9

NSO0_00473
50 70 190 70

3VT9 500-8LC10 Mechanical interlocking by Bowden

• Provides mechanical interlocking of two circuit breakers so

5
that they cannot both be tripped simultaneously, but only one
of them at a time.
• Interlocking can be used between two 3VT4 or 3VT5 circuit
breakers or between a 3VT4 and a 3VT5 circuit breaker. For in-
terlocking, circuit breakers can be outfitted with a hand or mo-
tor drive. To use interlocking, it is absolutely necessary to com-
ply with the dimensions shown below.

Type of mechanical interlocking Combination of circuit breaker/switch

disconnector versions
3VT9 500-8LC10 fixed-mounted - fixed-mounted
Mechanical interlocking by Bowden between fixed-mounted and
3VT9 500-8LC30 fixed-mounted - withdrawable withdrawable 3VT5 circuit breakers
3VT9 500-8LC40 withdrawable - withdrawable

Dimensions:
R min

72.5
75
= 75

140 =
in
130 Ø 2.3 R m
125.9
47

OK

ON
ON
31

OFF
OFF
NSO0_00474

0 or 350 ... 1400

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Motorized operating mechanism

■ Technical specifications
The motorized operating mechanism is equipped with spring Specifications
storage units. The energy stored in the springs makes it possible
to switch the circuit breaker on in less than 70 ms. Releasing the Order Number 3VT9 500-3M...0
spring energy and turning on the circuit breaker is ensured by a Operational voltage Ue V AC 110, 230
closing coil. The motorized operating mechanism can trip the DC 110, 220
circuit breaker in approx. 10 s. This method of tripping is suitable Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60
for most technological applications. When faster circuit breaker
tripping is required (e.g., because an emergency STOP button Control pulse length for switching on ms > 20 ... 1500 ∞1
was pressed), it is possible to use the motorized mechanism in Control pulse length for switching off ms > 20 ... ∞1)
combination with an undervoltage trip unit or a shunt trip unit.
Time to switching on ms < 70
• The motorized operating mechanism front panel contains a
selector switch for selecting the drive modes. There is also the Time to the accumulating of
motor drive under voltage Ue
possibility to remotely indicate the selector switch state.
- The first mode is automatic remote control (selector switch in • AC 230 V s 14
position AUTO). This is the standard position in automatic • DC 220 V s 18
operation.
- The second mode is manual control (selector switch position Time to switch-off Ue
MANUAL). In manual mode the motorized operating mecha- • AC 230 V s 3
nism does not need any voltage to perform perform open-
ing/closing operations • DC 220 V s 3
• Remote switching on and off in position AUTO is carried out Frequency of ON/OFF cycles cycles/ 2
with pushbuttons that must be connected to the motorized op- min
erating mechanism connector. When the motorized operating Frequency of cycles - immediately cycles 8
mechanism is in MANUAL mode, the circuit breaker can be one after another ON/OFF
switched on using the green button on the front part of the mo-
Mechanical endurance cycles 10000
torized operating mechanism cover and to switch it off with the
red TEST button on the trip unit. The function of the remote Input power
control ON button in MANUAL MODE is locked up, whereas • AC VA 200
the function of the remote control OFF button remains active
for safety reasons. • DC W 200
• The motorized operating mechanism makes it simple to con- Protection
trol the circuit breaker when there is a loss of control voltage.
In MANUAL mode, it is possible to wind up the spring storage • AC 110 V; AC 230 V LSN 4C/1; LSN 2C/1
assembly by repeated rotation of the foldable handle. After the • DC 110 V; DC 220 V LSN-DC 4C/1; LSN-DC 2C/1
storage is wound up, the circuit breaker can be turned on us-
Rated operating current of the switch V 6 A/AC 250

5
ing the green button on the front part of the insulation cover of selector AUTO / MANUAL Ie/Ue
the drive and it can be turned off using the red TEST button on
1)
the trip unit. for sequence of control pulses, see page 5/33.
• The motorized operating mechanism, as opposed to the cir-
cuit breaker, recognizes only two fixed positions:
- In the first position, the circuit breaker is ON. When the circuit
breaker is tripped in AUTO mode by a trip unit, auxiliary trip
devices or from a distance, the 3VT9 500-2AF10 switch (in-
cluded in motorized operating mechanism delivery) will gen-
erate a pulse to load the spring storage mechanism automat-
ically. If the switch is placed in accessory compartment 3 or
4, automatic loading process will take place.
- In the second fixed position the circuit breaker is switched off
and the loaded motorized operating mechanism is ready to
activate the circuit breaker after receiving the control pulse.
• The presence of the control voltage in the drive is indicated by
a steadily lit green LED indicator below the drive plate. If the
indicator is not lit, the position of the circuit breaker lever need
not comply with the correct positions of the power contacts.
• The motorized operating mechanism may be furnished with
an electromechanical operations counter.
• The motorized operating mechanism can be locked up in off-
state position using the built-in cylinder type lock and using as
many as three padlocks with the shank diameter max. 7 mm.
Before the drive is locked up, it is necessary to turn the drive
unit switch to MANUAL mode position, to withdraw the drive
unit yellow lockup strip and to insert the padlock shank into the
oval opening in the lockup strip. When a cylinder type lock is
used, the lockup strip will stick out a little.
• An 3VT9 500-3MF20 cover can be affixed to the motorized op-
erating mechanism’s turn-on switch and then sealed. The
cover prevents turning on the circuit breaker from the motor-
ized operating mechanism panel.

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Motorized operating mechanism
Specifications Circuit breaker switched off by motorized operating mechanism-
electrically by pushbutton OFF
Circuit breaker switched on by motorized operating mechanism-
electrically by pushbutton ON

NSO0_00529
Main contacts

NSO0_00528
Main contacts 2 1 1300 - 2600
4 3 1
6 5
2 1 70 0
4 3 1 Auxiliary switch
6 5
0

compartment
1300 - 2600

accessory
Auxiliary switch
1.44 1.43 1

1+2
compartment
1.14 1.13
60

accessory
0
1.44 1.43 1 2.14 2.13
Auxiliary switch

1+2
1.14 1.13 2.44 2.43
2.14 2.13
0
Auxiliary switch 1300 - 2600
2.44 2.43 1.32 1.31 1
1.22 1.21
60 0
1.32 1.31 1 2.22 2.21 Relative switch
1.22 1.21 2.32 2.31
0

compartment
2.22 2.21 Relative switch

accessory
2.32 2.31 3.44 3.43 1

3+4
compartment
3.14 3.13
0
1 accessory
3.44 3.43 4.14 4.13 Relative switch

3+4
3.14 3.13 4.44 4.43
4.14
0
4.13 Relative switch
4.44 4.43 3.32 3.31 1
3.22 3.21
0
3.32 3.31 1 4.22 4.21
t [ms]
3.22 3.21 4.32 4.31
4.22
0
4.21
4.32 4.31
t [ms]

Wiring diagram
Circuit breaker switch on and switched off by motor driver
- electrically by pushbutton ON and pushbutton OFF

Control circuit
Q3
L+

ON

B OFF 5
Motor drive Switches

relative
3VT9 500-2AF10 4.13
4.21
4.31

4.43

X3 5 7 3 4 1 10

5 7 3 4 1 3

NC NO

SSI
C
M P
NSO0_00476
4.14
4.22
4.32

4.44

MP 6 2 1
acc.c. 4

6 2 9
X3

N-
Circuit breaker states and Lever positions of circuit breakers

Circuit breaker state lever positions of circuit breakers

Switched on

Switched off by trip unit, or by TEST

button

Switched off manually or electrically by

drive

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Motorized operating mechanism
Specifications
Symbol Description Tripping of the circuit breaker with motorized operating mecha-
nism by shunt trip unit or undervoltage trip unit
MP 3VT9 500-3M...0 motorized operating mechanism

NSO0_00530
M Motor Main contacts
P Energy storage device 2 1 20
4 3 1
X3 Connector to connect auxiliary circuits 6 5
0
Auxiliary switch
SSI Switch indicating MANUAL(NO-C)/ AUTO(NC-C) modes

compartment
accessory
30
B Recommended wiring of the control circuits (not included in 1.44 1.43 1

1+2
delivery) 1.14 1.13
2.14 2.13
0
ON Make pushbutton 2.44 2.43
Auxiliary switch

OFF Break pushbutton 30

1.32 1.31 1
1.22 1.21
S Switch for energy storage 2.22 2.21
0
(switched on = automatic storage, may be 2.32
Relative switch
2.31

compartment
continuously switched on)

accessory
30 1000
3.44 3.43 1

3+4
Q3 Circuit breaker for motorized operating mechanism 3.14 3.13
4.14
0
4.13 Relative switch
4.44 4.43
30 1000
3.32 3.31 1
3.22 3.21
4.22
0
4.21
4.32 4.31
t [ms]

Circuit breaker states and lever positions of circuit breakers

Circuit breaker state lever positions of circuit breakers

Switched on

Switched off by trip unit, or by TEST

button

Switched off manually or electrically by

drive

5 Wiring diagram description

Symbol Description
MP Motorized operating mechanism 3VT9 500-3M...0
M Motor
P Energy storage device
X3 Connector to connect auxiliary circuits
SSI Switch indicating MANUAL(NO-C)/ AUTO(NC-C)
modes
B Recommended wiring of the control circuits (not in-
cluded in delivery)
ON Make pushbutton
OFF Break pushbutton
Q3 Circuit breaker for motorized operating mechanism

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Motorized operating mechanism
Wiring diagram Specifications
Circuit breaker switched on by motorized operating mechanism Recommended actuating pulses
(electrical pushbutton ON) and switched off by shunt trip unit
Circuit breaker switched on/off by motorized operating mecha-
Control circuit
nism
Q3

NSO0_00479
10000 … 12000 70
L+
HK 1
0
ON
10000 … 12000 > 10000
B OFF PS 1
0
Motor drive Switches Aux.rel. > 100
> 20000
20 … ∞ 20 … 1500
relative 1
IMP OFF IMP ON
0
3VT9 500-2AF10 4.13
4.21
4.31

4.43

B1
A1
t [ms]
X3 5 7 3 4 1 10
3VT9 500-1U.00

3VT9 500-1S.00
Circuit breaker switched off by trip units or shunt/undervoltage
5 7 3 4 1 3 trip units and switched on by motorized operating mechanism-S
switch permanently closed
NC NO

NSO0_00480
70
SSI or
C M P U< U HK 1
0

8000 > 12000

NSO0_00477

RS 1
4.14
4.22
4.32

4.44

A2

B2

MP 6 2 1 0
acc.c. 4 acc.c. 5 > 20000
20 … 1500
1
6 2 9 IMP ON
X3 0
t [ms]
N- N- R OFF

5
Circuit breaker switched on by motorized operating mechanism Circuit breaker states and lever positions of circuit breakers
(electrical pushbutton ON) and switched off by undervoltage trip
unit Circuit breaker state lever positions of circuit breakers

Control circuit Switched on

Q3
L+ Switched off by trip unit, or by TEST
button or by the trip pushbutton on the
motor drive
ON
Switched off manually or electrically by
drive
B OFF

Motor drive Switches Aux. releases Description of charts

Symbol Description
relative
HK main contacts
3VT9 500-2AF10 4.13
4.21
4.31

4.43

B1
A1

PS auxiliary switch
X3 5 7 3 4 1 10
3VT9 500-1U.00

3VT9 500-1S.00

RS relative switch
5 7 3 4 1 3
R OFF circuit breaker closed instantly by trip unit
IMP S pulse to store up motor drive energy (generated by S
NC NO switch)
IMP ON make pulse for motor drive
SSI or
C IMP OFF break pulse for motor drive
M P U< U
X random segment of time
NSO0_00478
4.14
4.22
4.32

4.44

A2

B2

MP 6 2 1
acc.c. 4 acc.c. 5

6 2 9
X3

N- N-

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Insulating barriers

■ Overview
B = 310 C = 134.5 Withdrawable version
Front connection
• terminals 1, 3, 5 (upper side)
If the mounting base for the withdrawable circuit
breaker/switch disconnector is connected on the upper side,
A = 100 using clamp or block type terminals, 3VT9 500-8CF30 insulat-
ing barriers must always be installed.
In all other cases, we recommend installing 3VT9 500-8CC30
50 insulating covers on the upper side of the circuit breaker.
• terminals 2, 4, 6 ( bottom side)
If the mounting base for the withdrawable circuit
breaker/switch disconnector is connected to the bottom side
of the circuit breaker using clamp or block type terminals,
350

ON

3VT9 500-8CF30 insulating barriers must always be installed.

In all other cases, we recommend installing 3VT9 500-8CC30
OFF
insulating covers on the bottom side of the withdrawable ver-
sion base.
NSO0_00522

210

A, B, C - minimum deionizing space, free of earthed metal parts

Use of insulating barriers and terminal covers with circuit
breakers and switch disconnectors.

Fixed-mounted version
Front connection
• terminals 1, 3, 5 (upper side)
3VT9 500-8CE30 insulating barriers must always be installed on

5
circuit breakers/switch disconnectors.
• Terminals 2, 4, 6 (bottom side)
- If circuit breakers/switch disconnectors are connected to the
supply using terminals 2, 4, 6, 3VT9 500-8CE30
insulating barriers must always be installed on it.
- If circuit breakers/switch disconnectors are connected on
the bottom side using clamp or block type terminals,
3VT9 500-8CE30 insulating barriers must always be installed
on it.
Rear connection
• terminals 1, 3, 5 (upper side)
3VT9 500-8CD30 insulating covers or 3VT9 500-8CE30
insulating barriers must always be installed on the circuit
breaker/switch disconnector.

We recommend installing 3VT9 500-8CG30 insulating grommets

with all sets for rear connection.
• terminals 2, 4, 6 (bottom side)
If circuit breakers/switch disconnectors are connected to the
bottom side using clamp or block type terminals,
3VT9 500-8CD30 insulating barriers must always be installed on
circuit breaker.

We recommend installing 3VT9 500-8CG30 insulating grommets

with all sets for rear connection.

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