Air Circuit Breaker (ACB)

1 Compact size, wide range & high breaking capacity

2 630A to 4000A available in only 3 frame sizes

3 First frame available upto 2000A & Modular construction for pole unit

4 Common height, depth and panel door cutout

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Cradle

Control Terminals

Arc Chute

Over Current Release (OCR)

ON Button

OFF Button

Spring Charge Indicator

ACB ON/OFF Indicator

Charging Handle

STANDARD range of Air Circuit Breakers are available from 630 A

day complex requirement of electrical systems which makes it
to 4000 A in 3 Pole and 4 pole execution with breaking capacity
essential to have a reliable product which can give un-interrupted
of 50kA to 100kA.
service through out the product life meeting all the stresses that
These ACBs have been designed keeping in mind the present the system encounters.

Features

Compact size, wide range & high breaking capacity Plug in type front accessible accessories
630A to 4000A available in only 3 frame sizes Accessories are field fittable & common for the entire range
First frame available upto 2000A Modular construction for pole unit
Common height, depth and panel door cutout Easily replaceable arcing contacts
Available with communication facility

Construction

Operating Mechanism plates mounted in parallel in the insulated housing. The arc is divided
between these grid plates which helps in its fast quenching. The
It is of stored energy type, which operates using pre-charged springs.
arc is thus confined, divided and extinguished in the arc chute. The
The springs are charged manually with the help of charging handle
excellent insulation between the conducting parts and better energy
or with the help of charging motor, if provided. The same operating
dissipation after short circuit makes it possible to make the load and
mechanism is used for the entire range. The mechanism has been
line connections on either side.
developed using less number of parts resulting in more reliability, longer
mechanical life and requiring less maintenance.
Tripping Mechanism
Contact Mechanism This comprises of magnet holder trigger which is linked to the trip bar
Conductor Unit is of modular design. Each pole consists of Main unit. The electronic circuit gives a signal to this unit in case of over
and Arcing contacts which are housed in the moulded housing The current fault and this unit mechanically trips the Circuit Breaker.
contacts are made from sintered silver alloy for reliability, longer life
and anti-weld properties. The construction of the contact is such that In Over Current release (OCR), the sensing of the current is through the
arcing contact closes before and opens later than the main contact, current transformers fitted on the main terminals. In case of any fault
this substantially reduces erosion of main contact under normal and the secondary output of the CT increases. This secondary output of CT
short circuit conditions. goes to the micro controller based electronic circuit. The micro controller
The current transformer is placed inside the pole unit around the lower is programmed to give a signal as per inverse time characteristics.
terminal. The signal in the form of DC supply is given to magnet holder trigger
which trips the ACB. The required tripping time and tripping current
Arc Chutes can be set with the help of the switches provided on the front panel
These are provided for quenching the arc. Arc chute comprises of grid of the electronic release.

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Technical information - Reference standard : IS/IEC 60947-2

Performance Series E S H V
No. of Poles* 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4 3, 4
630 630 2000 2500
800 800 2500 3200**
Rated Current (In) 1000 1000 4000**
A
(Ref. Temp. 45C) 1250 1250
1600 1600
2000 2000
690 VAC 690 VAC 690 VAC 690 VAC
Rated Service voltage (Ue) V
250 VDC 250 VDC 250 VDC 250 VDC
Rated Insulation voltage (Ui) V 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage
kV 12 kV 12 kV 12 kV 12 kV
(Uimp)
Frequency Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity
(Ics = 100% Icu)
220/380/415/440 V AC kA 50 65 75 100
500/660/690 V AC 40 55 65 85
250 V DC 40 55 65 75
Rated short-time withstand current
(Icw)
kA
1sec 50 65 65 85
3sec 36 40 50 65
Rated short-circuit making capacity
(peak value) (Icm)
kA
-220/380/415/440 105 143 165 220
-500/660/690 84 121 143 187
Utilization category B B B B
Isolation behavior Yes Yes Yes Yes
Closing time msec <70 <70 <70 <70
Break time (max.) msec 30 30 30 30
Mechanical life No. of
25000 25000 20000 15000
(with regular maintenance) ops.
630, 800A -15000 630, 800A -10000
No. of 1000,1250A -12000 1000,1250A -10000
Electrical life (at 440V AC) 10000 5000
ops. 1600A -12000 1600A -8000
2000A -10000 2000A -8000
Overall Dimensions
3P mm 291x421x307 400x421x307 561x421x307
Fixed (WxHxD)
4P mm 381x421x307 525x421x307 741x421x307
3P mm 330x460x386 435x460x386 600x460x386
Draw out (WxHxD)
4P mm 420x460x386 560x460x386 780x460x386

* 2 Pole ACBs are available on request

** In 4 Pole ACB of 3200A & 4000A, Netural Pole is available in both 100% or 50% rating.

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Over current release

IPR range of over current releases (OCR) provided in ACBs are highly-
reliable, multi-functional, dedicated protection unit using advanced
micro-controller with full benefits of microprocessor technology offering
Overload, Short Circuit, Instantaneous and earth fault protection besides
enhanced feature of field testing for all models.
These over current trip devices, require no external supply for their
basic functioning.
Salient features
Error free and user friendly settings of current and time delay IPR-3 Release
True RMS sensing with immunity to system disturbances
More Reliable and repetitive accuracy, using high end 16 bit micro- Three phase & Earth fault protection in same unit
controller LED Indication for all the tripping faults
Self powered by built in Current Transformer Function OFF, setting available

Time-current characteristic curve

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Specifications

Settings of Overload Current (LTD) LTD Current (I1): 40% to 100% of

ICT with function blocking option. LTD Time : 1sec to 35sec.
Settings of Short Circuit Current (STD) STD Current (I2): 300% to
900% of I1 with function blocking option. STD Time : 50ms to 700ms.
Setting of Instantaneous Current (INST) INST Current (I3): 400% to
1600% of I1 with function blocking option.
Ground fault Setting (GFT) GFT Current (Ig): 10% to 70% of I1 with
function blocking option. GFT Time : 100ms to 5000ms.

IPR-1 Release

Besides these protection functions IPR-3 provides the

following additional functions
RS Communication: Through RS485 Port
Pre Trip Alarm Function
Current Setting (Ip): 60 to 100% of LTD current setting Time Setting
(Tp) (definate) : 10 to 200 sec
Measurement function: 3 phase current, 3 phase voltage, Tripping
time, KVA, KWH, Power factor, Max. demand (KVA & KWH), Breaker
terminal temperature
Under Voltage/ Over Voltage Indication: Under Voltage setting from
40 to 85% of rated voltage, with a time delay of 50 to 400 msec. Over
voltage setting from 110 to 150% with a time delay of 50 to 400 msec.
Fault History: To record and display the last 100 faults (50 faults in IPR2) IPR-2 Release
Self Monitoring: To monitor the condition of controller and in case of
any fault same is indicated by CPU FIT LED.
Temperature Sensing: To monitor the temperature of Micro-controller
and give an indication if the temperature exceeds the set value.
Breaker Fault: When any mechanical fault prevents the tripping of
the fault zone breaker, the release of that breaker gives the tripping
command to the upper zone breaker (if externally connected).
Potential Free Contacts: Potential free contacts for LTD, STD/INST,
PTA, GFT, TEMP, under and over voltage.
LED Indications: LED Indications for faults.
Function Blocking: This feature is available for LTD, STD, INST and GFT
Operation Counter: It records the number of operations of ACB by
IPR-3 Release
counting the number of trip operations through OCR and stores them
in 2 different categories: a) Current less than 300%, b) Current more
than 300%.
Function Check: Field testing of LTD, STD & INST function can be
performed with help of Field Testing Kit.

Specifications for IPR-E

LTD Current (I1): 55% to 100% of ICT rating.
LTD Time: 5 Sec. fixed at 6In inverse time characteristics.
INST Current: Fixed at 6 In.
IPR-E Release

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Features available in different models of over current release - IPR

Functions IPRE IPR1 IPR2 IPR3

Overload Function (LTD)

Short Circuit Function (STD)

Instantaneous Function for short circuit

protection (INST)

Ground fault Function (GFT)

IPR-E Release
Function blocking feature for all the above
4 functions

Pre trip alarm function

Measurement function

3 phase current

3 phase voltage

Tripping time

KVA

IPR-1 Release KWH

Power factor

Max. demand (KVA & KWH)

Ambient temperature

Breaker terminal temperature

Under voltage / Overvoltage alarm

Fault History

IPR-2 Release
Self Monitoring

Temperature sensing

Breaker fault

Potential free contacts

LED Indications

Operation counter

Function Check

IPR-3 Release LCD display

Communication Port RS 485

Available

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Communication facility

Intelligent over current microprocessor release type IPR3 is available with two way communication facility through RS232/485 port. The
communication facility enables the user to monitor the entire system from his controlroom on a PC/Laptop. Through this facility it is also possible
to control/modify the setting of the IPR release from the PC/Laptop as per the user requirement. The complete fault history record can also be
stored in the computer. The software required for this system is offered by Standard as optional.

Online information of ACB

Modification of release parameters from computer

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Wattloss chart (total for 3 Pole ACB)

V-series

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Accessories

Electrical Accessories Drawout Accessories

Charging Motor Safety Shutter for main circuit

It is provided in an electrical It is provided on the cradle which
operated ACB to charge the automatically isolates the Main
closing springs automatically. circuit terminals when the breaker is
These are available in 110V and drawn out. A provision is also there
220V AC/DC. The VA burden for locking the safety shutter in the
of this motor is 150 VA only closed position with the help of
and the charging time is 3 to 4 Pad Lock (not supplied with ACB).
seconds.

Shunt Trip Coil/Closing Coil Position Indication Switch

These coils are used for electrical A set of 5 micro switches is
tripping and closing of ACB.These provided in the cradle which
coils are available in 24V, 110VAC/ indicates the position of breaker
DC, 220VAC/DC & 415VAC. The in the cradle i.e. CONNECTED,
same coil can be used as a shunt T E S T, o r D I S C O N N E C T E D
trip coil or closing coil. The inrush position. Two switches each are
power is 200VA. provided for CONNECTED AND
DISCONNECTED position and
one switch is for TEST position.
These coils are used for electrical tripping and closing of ACB.
These coils are available in 24V, 110VAC/DC, 220VAC/DC &
415VAC. The same coil can be used as a shunt trip coil or closing
coil. The inrush power is 200VA.

Undervoltage release Adaptor terminals for Cradle

This release trips the ACB in Special Adaptor Terminals can
case the voltage drops below the also be provided for Ist frame
required level. It is necessary to ACB which can make the
energise the under voltage release terminals suitable for taking
coil before attempting to close the horizontal as well as vertical
circuit breaker as in de- energized bus bar connections. The
condition, it mechanically locks standard cradles are supplied
the breaker and the same can with horizontal terminals. Adaptor
not be closed. These coils are terminals are factory fitted and are
available in 24V DC, 110V AC/DC, available at extra cost.
220V AC/DC & 415V AC.
For energizing this coil minimum 85% of the rated voltage Mal insertion prevention device
is required and if the voltage drops below 50% of the rated
It prevents the breaker of a different rating being inserted into
voltage it automatically trips the ACB. Inrush power of this coil
the cradle of different rating.
is 200VA and the continuous power is 5VA only.

Auxillary Contacts Drawout position lock

A set of five changeover This feature is available to lock
switches are provided in the the breaker into different drawout
c i rc u i t b re a k e r w h i c h c a n positions i.e. CONNECTED,
be used for external circuit. T E S T, o r D I S C O N N E C T E D
Additional five changeover position with the help of padlock
switches can also be provided (not supplied with ACB).
as an optional.

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Other accessories

Close open cycle Counter Spring charge Indication Switch

It indicates the number of A micro switch is provided to get a
mechanical operations of the remote signal indicating the status of
circuit breaker and the same Circuit Breaker closing spring.
is visible on the front of ACB
Cover.

Key Lock/ Key Interlock Door Interlock

It is provided to lock the ACB in It prevents the opening of panel
open position. Once the ACB is door, if the ACB is in closed (ON)
locked it can not be switched on. position. When this interlock is
For interlocking purpose three fitted in the Circuit Breaker it
locks with two keys or two locks is necessary to switch off the
with one key can be supplied. breaker, before opening the
panel door.

ON/OFF push button cover Lifting Plates

A special cover can be provided Air Circuit Breakers are fitted with
on the front cover on which a pad specially designed lifting plates
lock (not supplied with ACB) can which makes the lifting of these
be fitted for locking the ON & OFF ACBs very convenient.
push buttons.

Trip Indication Switch Safety shutter padlock feature

It is provided to get a remote For the safety of the personnel,
signal indicating that ACB has safety shutter can be padlocked
tripped due to the operation of once the breaker has been
over current release. withdrawn from the cradle.

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 Internal view of ACB

Control Terminals

Cradle Unit
Position Indication Switch (Optional)

Terminals
Arc Chute

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Safety Shutter

Over Current Release

Pad lock facility for safety shutter

Five Terminal assembly

Push Button OFF
Moving Contact assembly
Push Button ON
Mounting Holes
Charging Handle
Pole Unit

Shunt Trip Coil

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Dimensional details (in mm) - 630A to 2000A (E & S series) fixed type

* Mounting hole dimensions

All dimensions are in mm.
Thickness - T
E- Series S- Series
630-800A 10 20
1000-1250A 15 20
1600A 20 20
2000A 25 25

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Dimensional details (in mm) - 630A to 2000A (E & S series) drawout type

* Mounting hole dimensions

Thickness - T All dimensions are in mm.
E- Series S- Series
630-800A 10 20
1000-1250A 15 20
1600A 20 20
2000A 25 25

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Dimensional details (in mm) - 2500A (H series) fixed type

* Mounting hole dimensions

All dimensions are in mm.

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Dimensional details (in mm) - 2500A (H series) drawout type

* Mounting hole dimensions

All dimensions are in mm.

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Dimensional details (in mm) - 3200A to 4000A (V series) fixed type

* Mounting hole dimensions

All dimensions are in mm.
Thickness - T
Rating T
3200A 20mm.
4000A 25mm.

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Dimensional details (in mm) - 3200A to 4000A (V series) drawout type

* Mounting hole dimensions

All dimensions are in mm.

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Selection chart

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Order form

Please check R in front of appropriate box. Fill separate sheet for each type of ACB

CUSTOMER / DEALER NAME ORDER NO. / DATE END USER NAME

630A 1000A 1600A 2500A Qty.

Rating of ACB 4000A
800A 1250A 2000A 3200A

Series E S H V

No. of Poles 2 3 4 4

(100% Neutral) (50% Neutral for V-Series only)

* Horizontal Terminals (H,V)

Mounting Fixed Drawout

Adaptor Terminals
(for E & S series only)
* For E & S series - Horizontal terminals are standard, for H & V series vertical terminals are standard. Please specify if other combination is required.
Closing Coil ______VAC/DC
Spring
Charging Manual Electrical Tripping Coil______ VAC/DC
Operation
Motor ______ V

Without Release IPR E IPR 1 IPR 2 IPR 3

CT Rating _________ A, Neutral CT

Release
Setting: O/L _________ A, S/C _________ A,

Inst. _________ A, GFT _________ A,

Note: Unless otherwise specified O/L will be set at maximum value and all other settings would be set at mid values.

Five c/o additional

Close open cycle counter Aux. contacts

Field test unit Shunt Trip Coil

Position Indication Switch UVT

............V

Other Spring Charge Indication Switch Trip Indication Switch

Accessories
Key Lock
Mechanical Interlock

Mal Insertion
Prevention device
Door Interlock 2L+1K
Key Interlock
OFV-6

3L+2K

Note :
1. Please specify the voltages for closing coil, shunt trip coil and UVT, available voltages are 24VDC, 110VAC/DC, 220VAC/DC and 415V AC and for motor available
voltages are 220V AC / DC and 110V AC / DC.
2. For details of Over current release, please refer the technical catalogue.

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