Ca HD4-R (En) C 1VCP000028-1105 PDF

Medium voltage products
HD4/R
MV gas circuit-breakers
for secondary distribution
Power and productivity

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Table of contents
4 1. Description
9 2. How to choose and order the circuit-breakers
38 3. Specific characteristics of the product
64 4. Overall dimensions
75 5. Circuit diagram
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1. Description
• Complete range of accessories and ample scope for

customizing
• Wide range of electrical accessory power supply
voltages
• Gas pressure monitoring device (on request)
• Insulation withstand voltage even at zero relative
pressure (1)
• Breaking up to 30% of the rated breaking capacity
even with SF6 gas at zero relative pressure (1)
• Limited maintenance
• Remote control
• Suitable for installation in prefabricated substations
and switchgear
• Application (on request) of current sensors and the
PR521 self-supplied protection device
• Application (on request) of current sensors and the
REF 601 protection device (version with IEC curves or
version conforming to CEI 0-16)
(1)
up to 24 kV rated voltage
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General information Fields of use
HD4/R medium voltage circuit-breakers for indoor installation These HD4/R circuit-breakers can be used in all medium
use sulphur hexafluoride gas (SF6) to extinguish the electric voltage secondary distribution systems and MV/LV
arc and as an insulating medium between the main fixed and transformer substations in factories, industrial workshops and
moving contacts. They are constructed using the separate in the services-providing sector in general.
pole technique. Thanks to installation (on request) of the self-supplied PR521
The operating mechanism is the ESH type trip-free stored microprocessor-based overcurrent release, HD4/R circuit-
energy type with opening and closing operations regardless of breakers are suitable for use in unmanned MV/LV transformer
the operator’s action. substations without auxiliary power supply.
The circuit-breaker can be remote controlled when fitted with
dedicated electrical accessories (gearmotor, opening release,
etc.).
The operating mechanism, the three poles and any
PR521 protection relay
accessories used are assembled on a metal frame without With the exception of the version for 24 kV UniSec switch-
wheels. The construction is extremely compact, strongly built gear and UniSec switchgear,
and low in weight. HD4/R circuit-breakers with
HD4/R circuit-breakers are “sealed for life” pressure systems rated voltage up to 24 kV can
(Standards IEC 62271-100 and CEI EN 62271-100 dossier be equipped on request with
7642). the self-supplied PR521 mi-
croprocessor-based overcur-
rent relay, which is available
in the following versions:
Available versions:
– PR521 (50-51): protects
HD4 circuit-breakers with lateral operating mechanism are against overloads (51) and
available in the following versions: against instantaneous and
– fixed, with rh lateral operating mechanism and 230 mm delayed short-circuits (50);
pole center-distance – PR521 (50-51-51N): protects against overloads (51),
– fixed, with rh lateral operating mechanism and 300 mm instantaneous and delayed short-circuits (50) and against
pole center-distance earth faults (51N).
– removable, with rh lateral operating mechanism, version for The current sensors of the releases are available with four
UniSwitch switchgear, 210 mm pole center-distance rated current values and cover all the circuit-breaker’s
– removable, with rh lateral operating mechanism, version for application ranges (consult chap. 3 for the protection ranges).
UniMix switchgear, 230 mm pole center-distance
– removable, with rh lateral operating mechanism, version for NOTE. Only two current sensors can be installed (on the lateral poles) in 24 kV
versions with 230 mm pole center distance.
UniAir switchgear, 300 mm pole center-distance
– removable, with rh or lh lateral operating mechanism, ver-
Other important features of the PR521 releases are:
sion for UniSec switchgear, 230 mm pole center-distance.
– precise interventions
Depending on the version, they can be equipped on request
– wide setting ranges
with two or three current sensors and with a PR521 series or
– operation also assured with single-phase power supply
REF 601 series device for protection against overcurrents.
– fade-free specifications and reliable operation even in
NOTE. Series PR521 and REF 601 protection devices against overcurrents places with a high degree of pollution
cannot be installed on the 24 kV UniSwitch version with 210 mm pole center- – single and contemporaneous adjustment of the three
distance. The PR 521 protection device against overcurrents at can be installed phases
on 24 kV versions with 230 mm pole center-distance if supplied with just 2
– no limits to the rated breaking capacity of the circuit-
current sensors (installed on the lateral poles).
breaker’s short-time withstand current even for rated
currents lower than the relay.
Consult chapter 3 for further details.
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1. Description
REF 601 protection device – HMI consisting of an LCD display and by “arrow”, “enter”
and “esc” keys for user-friendly browsing amongst
On request, HD4 circuit- the “measuring”, “data recording”, “event recording”,
breakers with lateral operating “settings”, “configuration” and “test” menus
mechanisms and rated voltage – three user levels with different operations allowed and two
up to 24 kV can be equipped passwords
with the REF 601 protection – continuous display of the current in the most loaded phase
device. The HD4 version for and the earth current
UniSec switchgear can be – recording of the values of the currents that caused the
equipped on request with the device to trip
REF 601 protection device only. – storage of the number of openings caused by the device
Unlike PR521, which is a self- – event recording (storage of the previously described
supplied relay, REF 601 requires parameters in the last 5 tripping actions of the device) in a
an auxiliary power supply in non-volatile memory
order to function. The device is available in two different – curves “ß = 1” or “ß = 5” and curve “RI”, specificaly for the
versions: Belgian market (only the IEC version of REF 601)
– REF 601 version IEC (time-current curves in compliance – circuit-breaker opening by means of the undervoltage
with IEC 255-3): protects against overloads (51), release (only the CEI 0-16 version of REF 601)
instantaneous and delayed short-circuits (50-51) and – on request, version with RS485 Full Duplex serial link -
against instantaneous and delayed homopolar earth faults MODBUS RTU (version not available for installation on the
(50N and 51N). It also detects the magnetizing current of a circuit-breaker)
threephase transformer, thus preventing untimely tripping – 24…240 V a.c./d.c. multivoltage feeder.
when the transformer (68) connects.
– REF 601 version CEI (time-current curves in compliance
with CEI 0-16 and thresholds that can be set in accord-
ance with ENEL specification DK 5600): this version has
Standards and approvals
been specifically designed for medium voltage user con- HD4/R circuit-breakers conform to standards IEC 62271-100,
nection to the Italian electricity main. It protects against CEI EN 62271-100 dossier 7642 and to those in force in the
overload (51 - not required by all public utility companies), main industrial countries. They have been subjected to the
instantaneous and delayed short-circuits (50 and 51), in- tests described below and guarantee that the equipment is
stantaneous and delayed homopolar earth faults (50N and safe and reliable for use in all types of installation.
51N). • Type tests: heating, power frequency withstand and
The device can operate with up to 3 inputs from current lightning impulse withstand voltage, short-time and peak
sensors of the Rogowsky coil type and 4 rated current values withstand current, mechanical life, short-circuit current
can be entered by a keyboard: 40 - 80 - 250 - 1250 A for the making and breaking capacity.
IEC version, while 2 rated current values can be selected for • Individual tests: power-frequency insulation of the main
the CEI 0-16 version, i.e. 80 - 250 A. circuits, insulation of the auxiliary and operating circuits,
The current sensors are available in two versions: for circuit- main circuit resistance measurements, mechanical and
breakers with 630 A rated current and for circuit-breakers with electrical operation.
rated current values that are higher than 630 A.
Consult chap. 3 for the protection ranges.
Besides the characteristics already described for PR521,
REF 601 also possesses other important features, such as:
Safe service
– pushbuttons for the circuit-breaker’s local switching Safe distribution switchgear can be constructed with HD4/R
operations (opening and closing pushbutton. The lateral circuit-breakers thanks to the full range of mechanical and
operation mechanism is always supplied with a shunt electrical locks (available on request).
opening release. Application of the shunt closing release The locks have been designed to prevent incorrect
must obviously be requested to operate the closing manoeuvres and to allow the installations to be inspected
command via REF 601) while guaranteeing the utmost safety for the operator.
– 5 separate indicators: “relay operating”, “relay at tripping All the operating, monitoring and indicating devices are
threshold”, “relay tripped”, “relay tripped due to phase installed on the front of the circuit-breaker.
overcurrent”, “relay tripped due to earth fault overcurrent” There is always an anti-pumping device on the actuator.
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Accessories
HD4/R circuit-breakers come with a full range of accessories
able to meet all installation requirements.
The same type of operating mechanism is used for the entire
series and there is a standard range of accessories and spare
parts that are simple to identify and order.
The equipment is easy to operate and manage and requires a
limited use of resources.
ESH operating mechanism

• The same one is used for the entire series.
• The same accessories are available for all types of circuit-
breaker.
• Fixed strikers make the accessories easy to assemble or
repace.
• Accessories wired with sockets and plugs.
SF6 gas pressure status signalling Nameplate with circuit-breaker SF 6 gas detection device (available on Electrical accessories with simplified
device (on request) specifications on front panel request) assembly
Self-supplied PR521 relay (on request) Current sensors (on request), easily Mechanical anti-pumping device
coordinated with circuit-breaker and replaced
with the current sensors.
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1. Description
1 PR521/REF 601 protection relay (on request)

1 2 Shaft for loading the closing springs in the
manual mode
8 3 Closing pushbutton
10 4 Opening pushbutton
5 Indicator for closing springs loaded (yellow)
and relieved (white)
9 6 SF6 gas pressure status locking and signalling
4 device (applied on request only to circuit-
8 breakers with pressure switch)
7 Circuit-breaker open/closed signalling device
3 8 Medium voltage terminals
9 Current sensor (for PR521 release/for REF
6 601 release - if applicable)
10 Circuit-breaker pole
7 11 Key lock
12 Operation counter
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Electrical specifications
Circuit-breaker HD4/R 12 HD4/R 17 HD4/R 24 HD4/R 36
Rated voltage [kV] 12 17.5 24 36
Rated thermal current [A] 630/800/1250 630/800/1250 630/800/1250 630/800/1250
Rated breaking capacity [kA] 12.5…25 12.5…25 12.5…20 12.5…16
Technical literature Quality Assurance System

Order the following publications for more details about the Conforms to ISO 9001 Standards, certified by an independent
technical aspects and applications of HD4/R circuit-breakers: third party.
– UniAir switchgear Cat. 1VCP000065
– UniMix switchgear Cat. 1VCP000008
– REF542 Plus units Cat. 1VTA000001
Environmental Management System
– UniSwitch switchgear Cat. UNISS Conforms to ISO 14001 Standards, certified by an
– UniSec switchgear Cat. 1VFM200001 independent third party.
Health and Safety Management System

Conforms to OHSAS 18001 Standards, certified by an
independent third party.
Test laboratory
Conforms to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 Standards, certified
by an independent third party.
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2. How to choose and order the
circuit-breakers
General specifications of fixed circuit-breakers

with rh lateral operating mechanisms (12 - 17.5 - 24 - 36 kV)
Circuit-breaker HD4/R 12 HD4/R 17 HD4/R 24 HD4/R 36
Standards IEC 62271-100 • • • •
CEI EN 62271-100 • • • •
(dossier 7642)
Rated voltage Ur [kV] 12 17.5 24 36
Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] 12 17.5 24 36
Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV] 28 38 50 70
Impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 75 95 125 170
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated thermal current (40 °C) Ir [A] 630 800 1250 630 800 1250 630 800 1250 630 800 1250
Rated breaking capacity Isc [kA] 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 12.5 12.5
(symmetrical rated short-circuit current)
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 – – –
25 25 25 25 25 25 – – – – – –
Short-time withstand current (3 s) Ik [kA] 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 12.5 12.5
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 – – –
25 25 25 25 25 25 – – – – – –
Making capacity Ip [kA] 31.5 – – 31.5 – – 31.5 – – 31.5 31.5 31.5
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 – – –
63 63 63 63 63 63 – – – – – –
Sequence of operations [O - 0.3s - CO - 15s - CO] • • • •
Opening time [ms] 45 45 45 45
Arcing time [ms] 10...15 10...15 10...15 10...15
Total break-time [ms] 55…60 55…60 55…60 55…60
Closing time [ms] 80 80 80 80
Overall dimensions H [mm] 764.5 764.5 764.5 810
(maximum)
H L [mm] 321 321 321 409
D [mm] 1049 (1) / 1189 (2) 1049(1) / 1189(2) 1049 (1) / 1189(2) 1348
D
L Pole center-distance [mm] 230 / 300 230 / 300 230 / 300 350
Weight(3) [kg] 103(1) - 105(2) 103 (1) - 105(2) 103(1) - 105(2) 110
Absolute gas pressure (nominal duty value) [kPa] 380 380 380 380
Application of PR521 protection device In [A] 40-80-250-1250(4) 40-80-250-1250(4) 40-80-250-1250(4) –
Application of REF 601 protection device(6) •(5) • (5) • (5) –
Standardized dimensions table TN 7237 (1) TN 7237 (1) TN 7237(1) TN 7238
TN 7234 (2)
TN 7234 (2)
TN 7234(2)
Wiring diagram without protection device 1VCD400017 1VCD400017 1VCD400017 1VCD400017
installed
with PR521 1VCD400017 1VCD400017 1VCD400017 –
with REF 601 1VCD400114 1VCD400114 1VCD400114 –
Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40
Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • • • •
Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 62271-1 • • • •
(1)
230 mm pole center-distance
(2)
300 mm pole center-distance
(3)
increase the indicated weight by 20 kg for circuit-breakers with PR521 / REF 601 devices and 3 current sensors (15 kg only with 2 current sensors)
(4)
rated current of the current sensors (the PR521 device and the current sensors are available on request); at 24 kV, only 2 current sensors for PR521 (installed on the circuit-
breaker’s lateral poles) can be used with 230 mm center-distance between poles
(5)
the REF 601 device and the current sensors are available on request. The rated current of the REF 601 must be set in the relay and must be compatible with the rated current of
the circuit-breaker. The rated current that can be set with CEI 0-16 is 80 A or 250 A. With the CEI 0-16 version of REF 601, the circuit-breaker is always supplied with 3 phase
sensors (Rogowsky coils) on the circuit-breaker itself, one 40/1 A closed-core toroidal TA and a -MU undervoltage release for relay-controlled opening
(6)
at 12 and 17.5 kV and at 630 A rated current, the rated short-time withstand current is 20 kA for 1 second

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circuit-breakers
General specifications of fixed circuit-breakers with rh lateral

operating mechanisms for ABB UniSwitch switchgear (12 - 17.5 - 24 kV)
Circuit-breaker HD4/S 12 HD4/S 17 HD4/S 24
Standards IEC 62271-100 • • •
CEI EN 62271-100 (dossier 7642) • • •
Rated voltage Ur [kV] 12 17.5 24
Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] 12 17.5 24
Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV] 28 38 50
Impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 75 95 125
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated thermal current (40 °C) Ir [A] 630 800 1250 630 800 1250 630 800 1250
Rated breaking capacity Isc [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
(rated symmetrical short-circuit current)
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
25 25 25 – – – – – –
Short-time withstand current (3 s) Ik [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20(5) 20 20 20(5) 20 20 20 20 20
25(6) 25(6) 25(6) – – – – – –
Making capacity Ip [kA] 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
63 63 63 – – – – – –
Sequence of operations [O - 0.3s - CO - 15s - CO] • • •
Opening time [ms] 45 45 45
Arcing time [ms] 10...15 10...15 10...15
Total break-time [ms] 55…60 55…60 55…60
Closing time [ms] 80 80 80
Overall dimensions H [mm] 710 710 710
(maximum)
H L [mm] 286.5 286.5 286.5
D [mm] 1009 1009 1009
D
L
Pole center-distance [mm] 210 210 210
Weight(1) [kg] 90 90 90
Absolute gas pressure (nominal duty value) [kPa] 380 380 380
Application of PR521 protection device In [A] 40-80-250-1250(2) 40-80-250-1250(2) –
Application of REF 601 protection device • (3)
• (3) –
Application of PR512 protection device see note (4)
see note (4)
–
Standardized dimensions table TN 7236 TN 7236 TN 7236
Wiring diagram without protection device installed 1VCD400018 1VCD400018 1VCD400018
with PR521 1VCD400018 1VCD400018 –
with REF 601 1VCD400116 1VCD400116 –
Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40
Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • • •
Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 62271-1 • • •
(1)
increase the indicated weight by 20 kg for circuit-breakers with PR 521 / PR 512/ REF 601 devices and 3 current sensors (15 kg only with 2 current sensors)
(2)
rated current of the current sensors (the PR521 device and the current sensors are available on request)
(3)
(4)
special version with curves “ß = 1” or “ß = 1, RI” for the Belgian market: ask ABB for the availability, delivery lead times and wiring diagram
(5)
(6)
at 12 and with 25 kA breaking capacity, the rated short-time withstand current is 25 kA for 2 seconds

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operating mechanisms for ABB UniMix switchgear (12 - 17.5 - 24 kV)
Circuit-breaker HD4/UniMix 12 HD4/UniMix 17 HD4/UniMix 24
CEI EN 62271-100 (dossier 7642) • • •
Rated thermal current (40 °C) Ir [A] 630 630 630
Rated breaking capacity Isc [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5
16 16 16
20 20 20
25(5) – –
Short-time withstand current (3 s) Ik [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5
16 16 16
20(6) 20(6) 20
25 – –
Making capacity Ip [kA] 31.5 31.5 31.5
40 40 40
50 50 50
63 – –
Arcing time [ms] 10...15 10...15 10...15
Overall dimensions H [mm] 734.5 734.5 734.5
(maximum)
H L [mm] 393.5 393.5 393.5
D [mm] 1049 1049 1049
D
L
Pole center-distance [mm] 230 230 230
Weight(1) [kg] 103 103 103
Application of PR521 protection device In [A] 40-80-250-1250(2) 40-80-250-1250(2) 40-80-250-1250(2)
Application of REF 601 protection device • (3) • (3) • (3)
Standardized dimensions table TN 7366 (4)
TN 7366 (4)
TN 7366(4)
1VCD003396 (5)
1VCD003396 (5)
1VCD003396(5)
Wiring diagram without relay / with PR521 1VCD400017 (4)
1VCD400017 (4)
1VCD400017(4)
1VCD400018 (5)
1VCD400018 (5)
1VCD400018(5)
with REF 601 1VCD400114 (4)
1VCD400114 (4)
1VCD400114(4)
1VCD400116(5) 1VCD400116(5) 1VCD400116(5)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
HD4/UniMix-F for Unit P1/F (fixed circuit-breaker without wheels and wiring in terminal box)
(5)
HD4/UniMix-R for Unit P1/F (fixed circuit-breaker with wheels and plug connection)
(6)
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circuit-breakers

operating mechanisms for ABB UniAir switchgear (12 - 17.5 - 24 kV)
Circuit-breaker HD4/UniAir 12 HD4/UniAir 17 HD4/UniAir 24
CEI EN 62271-100 (dossier 7642) • • •
Rated thermal current (40 °C) Ir [A] 630 800 1250 630 800 1250 630 800 1250
Rated breaking capacity Isc [kA] 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 – –
(rated symmetrical short-circuit current) 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
25 25 25 – – – – – –
Short-time withstand current (3 s) Ik [kA] 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 – –
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20(8) 20 20 20(8) 20 20 20 20 20
25 25 25 – – – – – –
Making capacity Ip [kA] 31.5 – – 31.5 – – 31.5 – –
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
63 63 63 – – – – – –
Arcing time [ms] 10...15 10...15 10...15
Overall dimensions H [mm] 748(4)-735(5) (6)-704.5(7) 748(4)-735(5) (6)-704.5(7) 748(4)-735(5) (6)-704.5(7)
(maximum) L [mm] 374 (4)-464(5) (6)-286.5(7) 374(4)-464(5) (6)-286.5(7) 374(4)-464(5) (6)-286.5(7)
H
D [mm] 1189 1189 1189
D
L Pole center-distance [mm] 300 300 300
Weight(1) [kg] 108 (4) (6)-110(5)-103(7) 108(4) (6)-110(5)-103(7) 108(4) (6)-110(5)-103 (7)
Application of PR521 protection device In [A] 40-80-250-1250(2) 40-80-250-1250(2) 40-80-250-1250(2)
Application of REF 601 protection device •(3) •(3) •(3)
Standardized dimensions table TN 7235(4) 1VCD000102(4) 1VCD000102(4)
TN 7274(5) 1VCD000103(5) 1VCD000103(5)
TN 7273 (6)
1VCD000104 (6)
1VCD000104(6)
TN 7275 (7)
1VCD000104 (6)
1VCD000104(6)
Wiring diagram without relay / with PR521 1VCD400018(4) (5) (6) 1VCD400018(4) (5) (6) 1VCD400018(4) (5) (6)
1VCD400017(7) 1VCD400017(7) 1VCD400017(7)
with REF 601 1VCD400116(4) (5) (6) 1VCD400116(4) (5) (6) 1VCD400116(4) (5) (6)
1VCD400114(7) 1VCD400114(7) 1VCD400114(7)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
HD4/UniAir for Unit P1/F (unit with plug-in circuit-breaker)
(5)
HD4/UniAir-2R for Unit P1E/2R (unit with plug-in circuit-breaker on the supply and load sides)
(6)
HD4/UniAir-A for Unit P1/A (unit with fixed “upside-down” circuit-breaker)
(7)
HD4/UniAir-F for P1/F Unit (unit with fixed circuit-breaker without wheels and cabled to terminal box); the 12-17.5-24 kV types available are 630 A, 12.5 and 16 kA only
(8)
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operating mechanisms for ABB UniSec switchgear (12 - 17.5 - 24 kV)
Circuit-breaker HD4/R-SEC 12 HD4/R-SEC 17 HD4/R-SEC 24
CEI EN 62271-100 (dossier 7642) • • •
Rated thermal current (40 °C) Ir [A] 630 800 630 800 630
Rated breaking capacity Isc [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5 – 12.5
16 16 16 16 16
20 20 20(5) 20(5) 20
25 25 – – –
Short-time withstand current (3 s) Ik [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5 – 12.5
16 16 16 16 16
20(3) 20 20 (5) 20(5) 20
25(4) 25(4) – – –
Making capacity Ip [kA] 31.5 31.5 31.5 – 31.5
40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50
63 63 – – –
Arcing time [ms] 10...15 10...15 10...15
Overall dimensions H [mm] 740 740 740
(maximum)
H
L [mm] 315 315 315
D [mm] 1049 1049 1049
D
L Pole center-distance [mm] 230 230 230
Weight(1) [kg] 103 103 103
Application of PR521 protection device In [A] application not available
Application of REF 601 protection device •(2) •(2) • (2)
Standardized dimensions table 1VCD003536 1VCD003536 1VCD003536
Wiring diagram with / without REF 601 1VCD400119 1VCD400119 1VCD400119
(1)
increase the indicated weight by 20 kg for circuit-breakers with REF 601 devices and 3 current sensors (15 kg only with 2 current sensors)
(2)
(3)
(4)
at 12, the rated short-time withstand current is 25 kA for 2 seconds
(5)
at 17.5 kV, the breaking capacity is 21 kA and the rated short-time withstand current is 21 kA for 3 seconds

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circuit-breakers
Available versions The circuit-breakers are also equipped with basic wiring,
terminal box and spring-loading handle.
HD4 circuit-breakers with lateral operating mechanism are The basic wiring ends in the terminal box. This latter is
available in the following versions: equipped with a withdrawable part that allows the customer
– fixed, with rh lateral operating mechanism and 230 mm to create a disconnectable connection.
pole center-distance The basic version also includes the following accessories,
– fixed, with rh lateral operating mechanism and 300 mm which must be specified on order (see Kits 1, 2, 3 described
pole center-distance on pages 23-24):
– removable, with rh lateral operating mechanism, version for Kit 1 set of five open/closed auxiliary contacts or,
UniSwitch switchgear, 210 mm pole center-distance alternatively and subject to payment, from 9 to 12
– removable, with rh lateral operating mechanism, version for auxiliary contacts depending on the version.
UniMix switchgear, 230 mm pole center-distance N.B. an NO auxiliary contact is used for de-energizing
– removable, with rh lateral operating mechanism, version for the shunt opening release after the circuit-breaker has
UniAir switchgear, 300 mm pole center-distance opened, thus there is one NO auxiliary contact less
– removable, with rh or lh lateral operating mechanism, ver- available for each shunt opening release.
sion for UniSec switchgear, 230 mm pole center-distance. Kit 2 opening release
Depending on the version, they can be equipped on request Kit 3 key lock.
with two or three current sensors and with a PR521 series or
REF 601 series device for protection against overcurrents. 2. Circuit-breakers for UniSwitch switchgear with rh
lateral operating mechanisns (210 mm distance
between centers)
Standard equipment The basic coded version of the HD4/S circuit-breakers for
UniSwitch switchgear is the same as that of the fixed circuit-
1. HD4/R circuit-breakers with rh lateral operating mech- breakers with the following exceptions and specific fittings:
anism (230 or 300 mm distance between centers) – base with wheels to make the UniSwitch switchgear easier
The coded basic version of the fixed circuit-breakers is always to move and rack-in to the compartment
the three-pole type and comes equipped with: – upper and lower terminals pre-engineered for connection to
1 opening pushbutton the busbars of the UniSwitch switchgear
2 closing pushbutton – insulating caps to install in the upper part of the poles (after
3 operation counter the busbars have been connected to the upper terminals)
4 circuit-breaker open/closed indicator – a dedicated connector (58-pole bayonet connection plug) fixed
5 housing for the manual springs loading handle to the right-hand side of the operating mechanism’s enclosure.
6 indicator for closing springs loaded/relieved. The connector has a lock that inhibits manual operation unless
the relative plug with insulating release pin is inserted
– insulating release pin to insert into the plug (female with 58
poles) and disable the lock that inhibits manual operation
unless the plug is plugged into the socket on the operating
mechanism.
A set of 12 auxiliary contacts is available on request, with
a surcharge, as an alternative to the open/closed group of
5 auxiliary contacts. Each shunt opening device uses an
1
NO auxiliary contact to shut off its power supply after the
2 circuit-breaker has been opened. This means that there is
an unavailable NO auxiliary contact for every shunt opening
3
release installed.
4
3. Circuit-breakers for UniMix switchgear with rh lateral
operating mechanisms (230 mm distance between
5 centers)
The coded basic version of the circuit-breakers for UniMix
switchgear is the same as that of the fixed circuit-breakers.
6 The operating mechanism’s enclosure is equipped with a
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specific side frame for the UniMix unit into which the circuit- contacts are available as an alternative, with a surcharge.
breaker must be inserted. In detail: An NO auxiliary contact is used to shut off the shunt open-
– type HD4/UniMix-F has the top and bottom terminals pre- ing release’s power supply after the circuit-breaker has
engineered for connection to the busbars of the UniMix been opened. This means that there is an unavailable NO
switchgear P1/F unit. Alternatively and with a surcharge, auxiliary contact for every shunt opening release installed
10 auxiliary contacts are available as an alternative to the – the HD4/UniAir-2R type has a base with wheels to make
group of 5 open/closed auxiliary contacts. Each shunt the switchgear easier to move and rack-in to the com-
opening release uses one NO auxiliary contact to de- partment, a connection with 58-pole plug for the auxiliary
energise after the circuit-breaker has opened, thus there circuits, upper and lower terminals pre-engineered with jaw
is one NO auxiliary contact less available for each shunt contact for connection to the isolator on the supply side
opening release installed and to the busbars (or TA DIN) on the load side of the P1/A
– type HD4/UniMix-R has a base fitted with wheels to unit UniAir switchgear, and the release lever that keeps the
facilitate handling and racking into the switchgear com- circuit-breaker locked in the cubicle. 12 auxiliary contacts
partment, a power cord with 58-pole plug for the auxiliary are available as an alternative, with a surcharge. An NO
circuits, and the top and bottom terminals prepared for auxiliary contact is used to shut off the shunt opening
connection to the busbars of the UniMix switchgear P1/F release’s power supply after the circuit-breaker has been
unit. 12 auxiliary contacts are available as an alternative to opened. This means that there is an unavailable NO auxil-
the group of 5 auxiliary open/closed contacts, subject to iary contact for every shunt opening release installed
a surcharge. Each shunt opening release uses one NO aux- – the HD4/UniAir-F type is equipped with wheels and loose
iliary contact to deenergise after having carried out circuit- connection while only the upper terminals are pre-engi-
breaker opening, therefore for each shunt opening release neered with jaw contacts for connection to the isolator on
installed there is one NO auxiliary contact less available. the supply side while the fixed lower terminals are pre-engi-
neered for connection to the busbars/TA on the supply side
4. Circuit-breakers for UniAir switchgear with rh lateral of the P1/F unit UniAir switchboard. 10 auxiliary contacts
operating mechanisms (300 mm distance between are available. An NO auxiliary contact to shut off the shunt
centers) opening release’s power supply after the circuit-breaker
The coded basic version of the circuit-breakers for UniAir has been opened. This means that there is an unavailable
switchgear is the same as that of the fixed circuit-breakers. NO auxiliary contact for every opening release installed.
The operating mechanism’s dustproof enclosure is equipped
with a specific side frame for the UniAir unit into which the 5. Circuit-breakers for UniSec switchgear with rh lateral
circuit-breaker must be inserted. In detail: operating mechanisms (230 mm distance between
– the HD4/UniAir type has a base with wheels to make the centers)
switchgear easier to move and rack-in to the compartment, The coded basic version of the circuit-breakers for UniSec
a connection with 58-pole plug for the auxiliary circuits, switchgear is the same as that of the fixed circuit-breakers,
upper and lower terminals pre-engineered with jaw contact with the following specific exceptions and equipment:
for connection to the isolator on the supply side and to the – the enclosure of the operating mechanism is equipped with
busbars (or TA DIN) on the load side of the P1/E unit UniAir a specific side frame for the UniSec switchgear
switchgear, and the release lever that keeps the circuit- – the base is equipped with wheels to make the switchgear
breaker locked in the cubicle. 12 auxiliary contacts are easier to move and rack-in to the compartment
available as an alternative, with a surcharge. An NO auxil- – the wiring ends at the terminal box equipped with a with-
iary contact is used to shut off the shunt opening release’s drawable part and can be accessed without removing the
power supply after the circuit-breaker has been opened. operating mechanism’s enclosure. The terminal box is actu-
This means that there is an unavailable NO auxiliary contact ally situated at the front and projects over the upper edge
for every shunt opening release installed of the enclosure
– the HD4/UniAir-2R type has a base with wheels to make – 9 auxiliary contacts are available as an alternative, and
the switchgear easier to move and rack-in to the com- subject to a surcharge. An NO auxiliary contact is used for
partment, a connection with 58-pole plug for the auxiliary de-energizing the shunt opening release after the circuit-
circuits, upper and lower terminals pre-engineered with breaker has opened, thus there is one NO auxiliary contact
jaw contact for connection to the isolator on the supply less available for each shunt opening release
side and to the busbars (or TA DIN) on the load side of the – on request, this version can be supplied with just the REF
P1E/2R unit UniAir switchgear, and the release lever that 601 protection device. The PR 521 protection device
keeps the circuit-breaker locked in the cubicle. 12 auxiliary cannot be supplied for the UniSec HD4 version.
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HD4/R 12-17-24-36
(right lateral operating mechanism)
Pole center distance

U [kV] In [A] Isc [kA] Description 230 mm 300 mm 300 mm Wiring diagram
TN 7237 TN 7234 TN 7238
12 630 12.5 HD4/R 12.06.12 • •
16 HD4/R 12.06.16 • •
20 (1) HD4/R 12.06.20 • •
25 HD4/R 12.06.25 • •
800 16 HD4/R 12.08.16 • •
20 HD4/R 12.08.20 • •
25 HD4/R 12.08.25 • •
1250 16 HD4/R 12.12.16 • • without relay
20 HD4/R 12.12.20 • • 1VCD400017
25 HD4/R 12.12.25 • •
17.5 630 12.5 HD4/R 17.06.12 • •
16 HD4/R 17.06.16 • •
20 (1)
HD4/R 17.06.20 • • with relay PR521
800 16 HD4/R 17.08.16 • • 1VCD400017
20 HD4/R 17.08.20 • •
16 HD4/R 17.12.16 • •
1250 20 HD4/R 17.12.20 • •
25 HD4/R 17.12.25 • • with relay REF 601
25 VD4/R 17.12.25 • • 1VCD400114
24 630 12.5 HD4/R 24.06.12 • •
16 HD4/R 24.06.16 • •
20 HD4/R 24.06.20 • •
800 16 HD4/R 24.08.16 • •
20 HD4/R 24.08.20 • •
1250 16 HD4/R 24.12.16 • •
20 HD4/R 24.12.20 • •
36 (2) 630 12.5 HD4/R 36.06.12 •
16 HD4/R 36.06.16 •
800 12.5 HD4/R 36.08.12 • without relay
16 HD4/R 36.08.16 • 1VCD400017
1250 12.5 HD4/R 36.12.12 •
16 HD4/R 36.12.16 •
(1)
the rated short-time withstand current is 20 kA for 1 second
(2)
no type of relay or sensor can be installed on board at 36 kV rated voltage
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HD4/S 12-17-24
(right lateral operating mechanism; version for UniSwitch switchgear)

U [kV] In [A] Isc [kA] Description Dimensions Wiring diagram
210 mm
12 630 12.5 HD4/S 12.06.12 •
16 HD4/S 12.06.16 •
20 (1) HD4/S 12.06.20 •
25 (2) HD4/S 12.06.25 •
800 12.5 HD4/S 12.08.12 •
16 HD4/S 12.08.16 •
20 HD4/S 12.08.20 •
25 (2) HD4/S 12.08.25 •
1250 12.5 HD4/S 12.12.12 •
16 HD4/S 12.12.16 •
20 HD4/S 12.12.20 •
25 (2) HD4/S 12.12.25 • without relay /
17.5 630 12.5 HD4/S 17.06.12 • with relay PR521
1VCD400018
16 HD4/S 17.06.16 •
20 (1) HD4/S 17.06.20 •
TN 7236
800 12.5 HD4/S 17.08.12 •
16 HD4/S 17.08.16 •
20 HD4/S 17.08.20 • with relay REF 601
1250 12.5 HD4/S 17.12.12 • 1VCD400116
16 HD4/S 17.12.16 •
20 HD4/S 17.12.20 •
24 630 12.5 HD4/S 24.06.12 •
16 HD4/S 24.06.16 •
20 HD4/S 24.06.20 •
800 12.5 HD4/S 24.08.12 •
16 HD4/S 24.08.16 •
20 HD4/S 24.08.20 •
1250 12.5 HD4/S 24.12.12 •
16 HD4/S 24.12.16 •
20 HD4/S 24.12.20 •
(1)
(2)
the rated short-time withstand current is 25 kA for 2 seconds
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circuit-breakers
HD4/UNIMIX-F 12-17-24
(right lateral operating mechanism, version for P1/F unit UniMix switchgear; circuit-breaker without wheels and wiring
in terminal box)

230 mm
12 630 12,5 HD4/UNIMIX-F 12.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIMIX-F 12.06.16 •
20 (1) HD4/UNIMIX-F 12.06.20 • without relay /
with relay PR521
17.5 630 12.5 HD4/UNIMIX-F 17.06.12 • 1VCD400017
16 HD4/UNIMIX-F 17.06.16 • TN 7366
20 (1) HD4/UNIMIX-F 17.06.20 •
with relay REF 601
24 630 12.5 HD4/UNIMIX-F 24.06.12 • 1VCD400114
16 HD4/UNIMIX-F 24.06.16 •
20 HD4/UNIMIX-F 24.06.20 •
(1)
HD4/UNIMIX-R 12-17-24
(right lateral operating mechanism, version for UniMix switchgear, P1/F unit; circuit-breaker with wheels and
connection with 64-pin plug)

230 mm
12 630 12.5 HD4/UNIMIX-R 12.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIMIX-R 12.06.16 •
20 (1) HD4/UNIMIX-R 12.06.20 • without relay /
with relay PR521
17.5 630 12.5 HD4/UNIMIX-R 17.06.12 • 1VCD400018
16 HD4/UNIMIX-R 17.06.16 • 1VCD003396
20 (1) HD4/UNIMIX-R 17.06.20 •
with relay REF 601
24 630 12.5 HD4/UNIMIX-R 24.06.12 • 1VCD400116
16 HD4/UNIMIX-R 24.06.16 •
20 HD4/UNIMIX-R 24.06.20 •
(1)
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HD4/UniAir 12-17-24
(right lateral operating mechanism; version for UniAir switchgear, P1/E unit, unit with circuit-breaker isolatable on the
supply side)

300 mm
12 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR 12.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIAIR 12.06.16 •
20 (1) HD4/UNIAIR 12.06.20 •
25 HD4/UNIAIR 12.06.25 •
800 16 HD4/UNIAIR 12.08.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR 12.08.20 •
25 HD4/UNIAIR 12.08.25 •
1250 16 HD4/UNIAIR 12.12.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR 12.12.20 • without relay /
25 HD4/UNIAIR 12.12.25 • with relay PR521
1VCD400018
17.5 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR 17.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIAIR 17.06.16 •
TN 7235
20 (1)
HD4/UNIAIR 17.06.20 •
800 16 HD4/UNIAIR 17.08.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR 17.08.20 • with relay REF 601
1250 16 HD4/UNIAIR 17.12.16 • 1VCD400116
20 HD4/UNIAIR 17.12.20 •
24 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR 24.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIAIR 24.06.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR 24.06.20 •
800 16 HD4/UNIAIR 24.08.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR 24.08.20 •
1250 16 HD4/UNIAIR 24.12.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR 24.12.20 •
(1)
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circuit-breakers
HD4/UniAir-2R 12-17-24
(right lateral operating mechanism; version for UniAir switchgear, P1E/2R unit, unit with circuit-breaker isolatable on the
supply and load sides)

300 mm
12 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 12.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 12.06.16 •
20 (1) HD4/UNIAIR-2R 12.06.20 •
25 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 12.06.25 •
800 16 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 12.08.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 12.08.20 •
25 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 12.08.25 •
1250 16 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 12.12.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 12.12.20 • without relay /
25 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 12.12.25 • with relay PR521
1VCD400018
17.5 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 17.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 17.06.16 •
TN 7274
20 (1)
HD4/UNIAIR-2R 17.06.20 •
800 16 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 17.08.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 17.08.20 • with relay REF 601
1250 16 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 17.12.16 • 1VCD400116
20 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 17.12.20 •
24 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 24.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 24.06.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 24.06.20 •
800 16 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 24.08.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 24.08.20 •
1250 16 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 24.12.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-2R 24.12.20 •
(1)
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HD4/UniAir-A 12-17-24
(right lateral operating mechanism; version for UniAir switchgear, P1/A unit, “overturned” unit with circuit-breaker
isolatable on the load side)

300 mm
12 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR-A 12.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIAIR-A 12.06.16 •
20 (1) HD4/UNIAIR-A 12.06.20 •
25 HD4/UNIAIR-A 12.06.25 •
800 16 HD4/UNIAIR-A 12.08.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-A 12.08.20 •
25 HD4/UNIAIR-A 12.08.25 •
1250 16 HD4/UNIAIR-A 12.12.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-A 12.12.20 • without relay /
25 HD4/UNIAIR-A 12.12.25 • with relay PR521
1VCD400018
17.5 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR-A 17.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIAIR-A 17.06.16 •
TN 7273
20 (1)
HD4/UNIAIR-A 17.06.20 •
800 16 HD4/UNIAIR-A 17.08.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-A 17.08.20 • with relay REF 601
1250 16 HD4/UNIAIR-A 17.12.16 • 1VCD400116
20 HD4/UNIAIR-A 17.12.20 •
24 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR-A 24.06.12 •
16 HD4/UNIAIR-A 24.06.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-A 24.06.20 •
800 16 HD4/UNIAIR-A 24.08.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-A 24.08.20 •
1250 16 HD4/UNIAIR-A 24.12.16 •
20 HD4/UNIAIR-A 24.12.20 •
(1)
HD4/UniAir-F 12-17-24
(right lateral operating mechanism, version for UniAir switchgear, P1/F unit; unit with fixed circuit-breaker without
wheels and wiring in terminal box)

300 mm
12 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR-F 12.06.12 • without relay /
16 HD4/UNIAIR-F 12.06.16 • with relay PR521
17.5 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR-F 17.06.12 • 1VCD400017
TN 7275
16 HD4/UNIAIR-F 17.06.16 •
24 630 12.5 HD4/UNIAIR-F 24.06.12 • with relay REF 601
1VCD400114
16 HD4/UNIAIR-F 24.06.16 •

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HD4/R-SEC 12-17-24
(right lateral operating mechanism; version for UniSec switchgear)

230 mm
12 630 12.5 HD4/R-SEC 12.06.12 •
16 HD4/R-SEC 12.06.16 •
20 HD4/R-SEC 12.06.20 •
25 (2) HD4/R-SEC 12.06.25 •
800 12.5 HD4/R-SEC 12.08.12 •
16 HD4/R-SEC 12.08.16 •
20 HD4/R-SEC 12.08.20 •
25 (2) HD4/R-SEC 12.08.25 • without relay /
17.5 630 12.5 HD4/R-SEC 17.06.12 • 1VCD003536 with relay REF 601
1VCD400119 (3)
16 HD4/R-SEC 17.06.16 •
20 (1) HD4/R-SEC 17.06.20 •
800 12.5 HD4/R-SEC 17.08.12 •
16 HD4/R-SEC 17.08.16 •
20 (1) HD4/R-SEC 17.08.20 •
24 630 12.5 HD4/R-SEC 24.06.12 •
16 HD4/R-SEC 24.06.16 •
20 HD4/R-SEC 24.06.20 •
(1)
the breaking capacity is 21 kA and the rated short-time withstand current is 21 kA for 3 seconds
(2)
the breaking capacity is 25 kA and the rated short-time withstand current is 25 kA for 2 seconds
(3)
HD4/R-SEC cannot be fitted with the PR521 relay and the relative current transformers. Accessories included in the standard equipment
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Accessories to be customized at the time of ordering
KIT 1 KIT 2
Open/closed signalling contacts (-BB1 ... -BB3) Instantaneous opening release (-MO1)
The auxiliary contacts (available on request and subject to Specify the power supply voltage. The power supply volt-
a surcharge) supplied as alternatives to the standard set of age of the shunt opening release must match that of the
five contacts, vary depending on the version: shunt closing release (and of the lamps, if supplied) when
the circuit-breaker locking device for insufficient pressure is
required.
Number of auxiliary without relay with PR521 with REF 601
contacts (1)
HD4/R diagram 1VCD400017 1VCD400017 1VCD400114
Inrush power 125 VA/W
HD4/UniMix-F
5 auxiliary standard standard standard
HD4/UniAir-F
contacts equipment equipment equipment
10 auxiliary alternative alternative alternative Voltages available
contacts
24-30-48-60-110-125-132-220-250 V–
HD4/S diagram 1VCD400018 1VCD400018 1VCD400116
48-110-120-127-220-230-240 V 50 Hz
HD4/UniMix-R
5 auxiliary standard standard standard
HD4/UniAir 110-120-127-220-230-240 V 60 Hz
contacts equipment equipment equipment
HD4/UniAir-2R
HD4/UniAir-A 12 auxiliary alternative alternative alternative
contacts
HD4/R-SEC diagram 1VCD400119 not available 1VCD400119
5 auxiliary standard − standard
contacts equipment equipment
9 auxiliary alternative − alternative
contacts
(1)
each shunt opening release requires a normally open contact (with circuit-breaker
open) in order to de-energize. Thus the quantities given above must be reduced by
one unit per shunt opening release ordered
Electrical specifications of the contacts

Un Icu cosϕ T
400 V~ 15 A 0.4 –
220 V– 1.5 A – 10 ms
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Optional accessories
KIT 3 1. Spring-loading gearmotor (M)
Open position key lock
Specify the type of lock required: Automatically loads the springs of the operating mechanism
3A Lock with different keys after the closing operation.
3B Lock with the same keys. The 24 V d.c. gearmotor is always supplied with the protect-
ing thermal relay.
Continuous power 400 VA/W
Loading time from 7 to 10 s.
Voltages available
24-30-48-60-110-125-220 V–
24-30-48-60-110-120-127-220-230-240 V 50 Hz
110-120-127-220-230-240 V 60 Hz
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2. Thermal relay for protecting the gearmotor (-FB1) 3. Shunt closing release (-MC)
Protects the spring loading motor if an overload occurs. It is This is an electromechanical device that operates the oper-
always pre-engineered with a signalling contact. It is available ating mechanism’s release lever after an electromagnet has
in two versions: energized, thus closing the circuit-breaker. When permanently
2A Protecting thermal relay with circuit-breaker closed powered, the shunt closing release accomplishes the anti-
signalling contact pumping function.
2B Protecting thermal relay with circuit-breaker open sig-
nalling contact.
Electrical specifications of the contact Continuous power 5 VA/W
Un In cosϕ T
110 V~ 4A 0.3 – NOTE. If a circuit-breaker with pressure switch and locking circuit in the case of
insufficient gas pressure, the supply voltage of the shunt opening release, the
220 V~ 3A 0.3 –
shunt closing release and the lamps (if installed) must always be the same.
110 V– 0.25 A – 10 ms
220 V– 0.13 A – 10 ms
Voltages available
24-30-48-60-110-125-132-220-250 V–
Voltages available 24-30-48-60-110-120-127-220-230-240 V 50 Hz
24/60 V– 110-120-127-220-230-240 V 60 Hz
110/125 V–
220 V–
24/60 V 50-60 Hz
110/127 V 50-60 Hz
220-240 V 50-60 Hz
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4. Additional shunt opening release (-M02) 5. Undervoltage release (-MU)
This is an electromechanical device which, after an electro- The undervoltage release opens the circuit-breaker when the
magnetic has been energized, activates the operating mecha- relative power supply drops or is cut off. It is only available in
nism’s release lever, thus opening the circuit-breaker. the version for power supplies branched on the supply side of
The additional shunt opening release is not compatible with the circuit-breaker.
the PR521 protection relay or with the -MO3 opening sole-
noid.
This application uses one of the auxiliary contacts to cut off Electrical specifications
its power supply with the circuit-breaker open. Inrush power 250 VA/W
Continuous power 5 VA/W
Inrush power 125 VA/W Voltages available
24-30-48-60-110-125-132-220-250 V–
24-48-60-110-120-127-220-230-240 V 50 Hz
Voltages available 110-120-127-220-230-240 V 60 Hz
24-30-48-60-110-125-132-220-250 V–
48-110-120-127-220-230-240 V 50 Hz
110-120-127-220-230-240 V 60 Hz Notes
– The undervoltage release is incompatible with the locking circuit of the
circuit-breaker in the state in which it is found owing to insufficient gas
pressure, but it is compatible with the opening circuit and lock of the circuit-
breaker in the open position for insufficient gas pressure.
– The undervoltage release can be used in conjunction with the electronic time
delay device (see accessory 6).
– The undervoltage release can be fitted with a mechanical override (see
accessory 8).
– The undervoltage release can be fitted with electrical signalling of release
energized or release de-energized (see accessory 7).
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6. Electronic time delay device for undervoltage release 7. Contact for signalling undervoltage release energized
with power supply branched on the supply side of the or de-energized
circuit-breaker
This allows circuit-breaker opening to be delayed (from 0.5 s Installed in an electric circuit, this indicates the state of the
to 3 s) when the power supply voltage drops or is cut off. undervoltage release.
It consists of a device (to be installed outside the circuit- It is available in two alternative versions:
breaker by the customer), which is interposed on the under- 7A Signals undervoltage release energized
voltage release’s power supply. 7B Signals undervoltage release de-energized.
The undervoltage release must be the type for direct current
power supply.
Electrical specifications of the contact
Un In cosϕ T
Voltages available 110 V~ 4A 0.3 –
24/30 V– 220 V~ 3A 0.3 –
48 V– 48 V 50-60 Hz 380 V~ 1.5 A 0.3 –
60 V– 60 V 50-60 Hz 110 V– 0.25 A – 10 ms
110/127 V– 110/127 V 50-60 Hz 220 V– 0.13 A – 10 ms
220/240 V– 220/240 V 50-60 Hz
NOTE. The electronic time delay device must be supplied between terminals 1
and 2. The undervoltage relerase must be connected to terminals 3 and 4. The
delay is selected (by the customer) in the following way:
– 0.5 s bridge between terminals 6 and 7;
– 1 s bridge between terminals 6 and 8;
– 1.5 s bridge between terminals 6 and 9;
– 2 s bridge between terminals 6 and 10;
– 3 s no bridge.
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8. Mechanical override of the undervoltage release 9. Signalling contact for closing springs loaded or
discharged (-BS2)
Overrides the mechanical action of the undervoltage release Installed in an electric circuit, this signals the state of the
(5), allowing the circuit-breaker to close with the undervoltage operating mechanism’s closing springs.
release de-energized. It is always fitted with electrical It is available in two alternative versions:
signalling of release excluded. 9A Springs loaded signalling contact
The mechanical override cannot be supplied when the CEI 9B Springs discharged signalling contact.
0-16 version REF 601 protection device is required.
Electrical specifications of the contact

Un In cosϕ T
110 V~ 4A 0.3 –
220 V~ 3A 0.3 –
380 V~ 1.5 A 0.3 –
110 V– 0.25 A – 10 ms
220 V– 0.13 A – 10 ms
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10. Locks on operating pushbuttons 11. PR521 protection device (-BR51)
Allow the circuit-breaker’s operating mechanism knobs to be Controls circuit-breaker tripping due to:
locked. – overload (51)
The following versions are available: – short-circuit (50)
10A Opening pushbutton without padlock – earth fault (51N).
10B Opening pushbutton with padlock It is available in the following versions:
10C Closing pushbutton without padlock 11A PR521 with protection 51-50
10D Closing pushbutton with padlock. 11B PR521 with protection 51-50-51N.
Notes Notes
– The padlocks for the locks “without padlock” are to be provided by the – Application of the PR521 relay does not allow application of the locking
customer (hook diameter = 4 mm). circuit for the circuit-breaker in the state in which it is to be found for
– If the device for signalling the state of the SF6 gas pressure for intervention insufficient pressure. It is possible to obtain just the automatic circuit-breaker
due to insufficient pressure with automatic circuit-breaker opening is ordered, opening circuit for insufficient gas pressure.
the lock on the closing pushbutton is always provided. – The PR521 relay cannot be installed for 36 kV circuit-breakers.
– If the device for signalling the state of the SF 6 gas pressure for intervention – The transparent tamperproof protection is always supplied with the PR521
due to insufficient pressure with locking of the circuit-breaker in the position relay.
in which it is found is ordered, the locks on both the closing and opening – Consult chapter 3 for the technical and tripping specifications of the PR521
pushbuttons are always provided. relay.
– To enable the relay to function, the circuit-breaker must be equipped with:
• opening solenoid (-MO3) (accessory 12);
• two or three BC1...BC2 current sensors (accessory 13).
Three sensors are required in order to perform function 51N for the
vectorial sum of the phase currents. Just two current sensors can be
installed if function 51N is performed with an external toroidal current
transformer.
Only two current sensors can be installed (on the lateral poles) in
24 kV versions with 230 mm pole center distance.
The adjustable minimum threshold values of function 51N with three
sensors or with external toroidal transformer are given on page 31.
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12. Opening solenoid (-MO3) 13. Current sensors for protection device PR521
(-BC1...-BC3)
Makes the circuit-breaker open if the PR521 overcurrent The current sensors transmit the current signal to the relay
release installed on the circuit-breaker or the trips. for processing and provide the energy to power the relay and
opening solenoid if tripping occurs.
NOTE. The opening solenoid can only be used in conjunction with an ABB The kit includes all the accessories for assembling the
PR521 series device.
sensors, with the exception of the wiring that connects the
relay.
NOTE. Only two current sensors can be installed (on the
lateral poles) in 24 kV versions with 230 mm pole center
distance.
Available types
In
2 sensors In = 40 A
3 sensors In = 40 A
2 sensors In = 80 A
3 sensors In = 80 A
2 sensors In = 250 A
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14. External toroidal transformer (-BN) 15. REF 601 protection device (-BR51)
The external toroidal transformer is essential for detecting This protection device is an alternative to the similar PR521.
earth fault currents when the circuit-breaker is equipped with Unlike PR521, which is self-supplied, REF 601 needs auxiliary
just two current sensors. It also allows earth fault currents of voltage in order to function. On request, it can be equipped
less than ten or so Amperes to be detected. with all the HD4 series circuit-breakers with lateral operating
It is available in the following versions (with In = 50/1 A trans- mechanisms. It is the only protection device that can be
former ratio): installed on the HD4/R-SEC version.
14A with closed core and 110 mm internal diameter (in the REF 601 trips the circuit-breaker owing to:
photograph) – overload (51)
14B with openable core and 110 mm internal diameter – delayed and instantaneous short-circuit (50 and 51)
14C with closed core and 110 mm internal diameter, CEI – delayed and instantaneous homopolar earth fault (50N and
version with 40/1A transformer ratio (for use in con- 51N).
junction with the CEI 0-16 version REF 601). It also detects the magnetizing current of a threephase
transformer to prevent untimely tripping on switch-in (68).
It is available in the following versions:
15A REF 601 version IEC (time-current curves according
to IEC 255-3 and with “ß = 1” or “ß = 5” and specific
curve “RI” for the Belgian market)
15B REF 601 in the IEC version. Same as 15A, with RS485
serial communication, MODBUS RTU, FULL DUPLEX
protocol (cannot be installed on the circuit-breaker.
It can only be installed on the door of the instrument
compartment door connected to its dedicated sensors
- KECA - to be installed on insulated MV cable)
15C REF 601 version CEI 0-16 (time-current curves in
compliance with CEI 0-16)
15D REF 601 in the CEI 0-16 version. Same as 15C, with
RS485 serial communication, MODBUS RTU, FULL DU-
PLEX protocol (cannot be installed on the circuit-break-
er. It can only be installed on the door of the instrument
compartment door connected to its dedicated sensors
- KECA - to be installed on insulated MV cable)
segue →
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Consult chapter 3 for the technical and tripping specifications 16. Current sensors for protection device REF 601
and for the adjustable threshold values. (-BC1 ... -BC3)
The REF 601 protection device has pushbuttons for the
circuit-breaker’s electrical opening and closing control. The
electrical opening control is always operative because the
HD4 circuit-breaker is supplied with opening release -MO1 (kit
2) as part of the standard equipment. For the electrical closing
control to function, the circuit-breaker must be equipped with
closing release -MC (accessory 9).
The power supply voltage of the opening release -MO1 (and
of the closing release -MC if required), must be the same as
the power supply voltage of the REF 601 device.
Protection device REF 601 cannot operate in conjunction with
the opening solenoid -MO3 (accessory 12).
Note
In order for the IEC version of the REF 601 protection device to function, the
circuit-breaker must be equipped with two or three current sensors -BC1...-
BC3 (accessory 16), which are different from those supplied for the PR 521
device (accessory 13). Three current sensors are required for protection The current sensors for REF 601 are Rogowsky coils encap-
functions 50N and 51N for the vector sum of the phase currents. Only two sulated in epoxy resin. The following sensors are available:
current sensors need be installed if functions 50N and 51N are performed
with an external toroidal transformer. The external toroidal transformer -BN
Kit Quantity
(accessory 19) is available on request. The CEI 0-16 version of the REF 601 16A 2 (three) KEVCR 24 OC2 R 0101 sensors with 630 A
device is a specific version for the Italian market. In order to comply with CEI internal feed-through
0-16, it opens the circuit-breaker by means of the undervoltage release -MU 16B 3 (three) KEVCR 24 OC2 R 0101 sensors with 630 A
(accessory 5), which is supplied as part of the standard equipment with the
CEI 0-16 version of the REF 601 device. The power supply voltage of the
internal feed-through
undervoltage release -MU must be the same as that of the power supply used 16C 2 (two) KEVCR 24 AC2 R 0102 sensors with 1250 A
for REF 601. In order for the CEI 0-16 version of the REF 601 relay to operate, internal feed-through
the circuit-breaker must always be equipped with three current sensors -BC1...- 16D 3 (three) KEVCR 24 AC2 R 0102 sensors with 1250 A
BC3 (accessory 16) and with an external toroidal transformer for homopolar
internal feed-through
protection -BN (accessory 14).
The current sensors for the REF 601 protection device can be
installed in the following ways:
– circuit-breakers up to 24 kV with 230 to 300 mm pole
center-distannce: the sensors can be installed on each
pole regardless of the circuit-breaker’s rated voltage
– circuit-breakers up to 17.5 kV with 210 mm pole center-
distance: the sensors can be installed on each pole
regardless of the circuit-breaker’s rated voltage
– circuit-breakers up to 24 kV with 210 mm pole center-dis-
tance: the circuit-breaker can be used in conjunction with
the REF 601 protection device installed in the switchgear
and connected to KECA sensors on insulated medium volt-
age cables.
Note
The rated current of the REF 601 protection device must be set on the device
itself and does not depend on the type of sensor. The choice between the sen-
sor with 630 A feed-through and that with 1250 A feed-through solely depends
on the rated current of the circuit-breaker on which the sensors will be installed.
It is always obligatory to use 3 sensors for the CEI 0-16 version of REF 601.
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17. KECA current sensors for relay REF 601 18. Test unit TT2
These sensors are Rogowsky coils and are only suitable for This is a portable device that allows the operation of “release
installation on insulated MV cable. chain” PR521 and the opening solenoid to be checked.
KECA sensors are used when the REF 601 relay is installed It also allows the bistable alarm signalling device of the PR521
on the door of the instrument compartment instead of being relay to be reset.
built into the circuit-breaker.
The following fixed core sensors with 70 mm internal diameter
are available: KECA 250 B1.
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19. Set of wheels (12 - 17 - 24 kV) 20. Socket and plug (12 - 17 - 24 - 36 kV)
This kit consists of the front and rear wheel unit, which can be This kit consists of a 58-pin connector of the male (loose
assembled instead of the fixing brackets of the fixed circuit- plug) and female (fixed socket) type, and the pins required for
breaker. the wiring.
NOTE. Assembly is at the customer’s charge. NOTE. The cables, sheath and assembly are at the customer’s charge.
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21. Release lever (12 - 17 - 24 kV) 22. Two-level pressure switch
The kit consists of the lever, which allows the circuit-breaker First level - intervention for low pressure: indication is
to be hooked up and locked into the compartment. given when the gas pressure drops from 380 kPa absolute to
a value below 310 kPa absolute.
NOTE. The release lever only prevents translation of the circuit-breaker. Lever Second - intervention for insufficient pressure: the indica-
operation does not automatically open the circuit-breaker.
tion is given when the gas pressure drops below 280 kPa
absolute.
NOTE. The pressure switch must be requested at the time of ordering because
it must be assembled and tested in the factory.
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23. Circuit-breaker locking device (with/without lamps)

for insufficient SF6 gas pressure
This device can only be supplied for circuit-breakers provided Voltages available
with a pressure switch (accessory 23). Un F
The locking circuit is an optional application and can only be 24 V– –
installed by ABB. 30 V– –
The following configurations are available: 48 V– –
23A Circuit for automatic circuit-breaker opening (by means 60 V– –
of the YO1 shunt opening release) and lock in the 110 V– –
open position (by preventing the supply of power to 125 V– –
the YC shunt closing release and mechanical lock on 220 V– –
the closing pushbutton). Version without signalling 48 V~ 50 Hz
lamps. 110 V~ 50 Hz
23B Circuit for locking the circuit-breaker in the position 127 V~ 50 Hz
in which it is to be found (by means of power supply, 220 V~ 50 Hz
prevention of the shunt opening and shunt closing 240 V~ 50 Hz
releases from activating and with mechanical locks on 110 V~ 60 Hz
the opening and closing pushbuttons). Version without 127 V~ 60 Hz
signalling lamps. 220 V~ 60 Hz
23C Circuit for automatic circuit-breaker opening (by means 240 V~ 60 Hz
of the YO1 shunt opening release) and lock in the
open position (by preventing the supply of power to
the YC shunt closing release and mechanical lock on
the closing pushbutton). Version with three signalling
lamps.
23D Circuit for locking the circuit-breaker in the position
in which it is to be found (by means of power supply,
prevention of shunt opening release YO1 and shunt
closing release YC from activating, with mechanical
locks on the opening and closing pushbuttons). Version
with three signalling lamps.
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24. Connection terminals 25. Special accessories for HD4/S circuit-breakers
The set includes the set of upper and lower terminals. A 1.5 m length standard dedicated cord with wired socket for
The terminals allow the fixed circuit-breaker to be connected connecting the control circuits in UniSwitch switchgear to the
to the power circuit. auxiliary circuits of the circuit-breaker is available for HD4/S
circuit-breakers on request. The customer can make his own
NOTE. The terminals are part of the standard fittings for 36 kV circuit-breakers. version by using an Amphenol type socket (52 + 2 poles)
if this cord is not ordered. The socket must be completed
with the relative plug provided with the accessories supplied
Currents available with the circuit-breaker. Omission of this plug in the socket
Kit In will prevent the circuit-breaker from operating even when the
24A 630 A plug has been correctly plugged into the socket alongside the
24B 1250 A operating mechanism.
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3. Specific characteristics of the product
Vibration resistance Altitude

HD4/R circuit-breakers are not affected by mechanically or It is known that the
electromagnetically generated vibrations. insulating property
of air diminishes
as the altitude
increases.
Electromagnetic compatibility This phenomenon
HD4/R circuit-breakers equipped with REF 601 and PR521 must always be
microprocessor-type electronic relays guarantee operation considered when
without accidental tripping even in the presence of interfer- the insulating
ence caused by electronic equipment, atmospheric distur- components of
bance or electrical discharge. equipment that
They are also unable to create interference with other, already must be installed at
existing electronic equipment near the installation. more than 1000 m
All this in accordance with Standards EN 50081-2, 50082-2, above sea level are
62271-1, as well as European Directive EEC 89/336 and designed. In this
successive directives concerning electromagnetic compat- case, one must consider a correction coefficient that can be
ibility (EMC), in compliance with which the releases bear CE taken from the following graph created in accordance with the
marking. indications provided by Standards IEC 62271-1.
The example below gives a clear interpretation of the
indications above.
Tropicalization
HD4/R circuit-breakers are made in compliance with the most Graph for establishing correction factor Ka
stringent specifications concerning their use in hot-humid- depending on the altitude
saline climates.
All the more important metal parts are treated against H = altitude in meters;
m = value with reference to industrial frequency and the atmospheric
corrosive substances corresponding to environment C, in
impulse withstand voltages, and between phase and phase.
accordance with UNI 12500 Standards.
The galvanizing treatment is applied in compliance with Stand- Ka 1,50
ard UNI ISO 2081, classification code Fe/Zn 12, thickness Ka = e m (H – 1000)/8150
12x10-6 m, protected by a conversion layer formed mainly by (IEC 60071-2) M=1
chromates, in accordance with Standard UNI ISO 4520.
Such characteristics ensure that the HD4/R series complies 1,40
with climatogram 8 of Standards IEC 60721-2-1 and IEC

60068-2-2 (Test B: DRY HEAT) / IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db:
DAMP HEAT, CYCLIC).
1,30
1,20
1,10
1,00
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
H
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Environmental protection program
HD4/R circuit-breakers are manufactured in accordance
with ISO 14000 Standards (Guidelines for environmental
management).
The manufacturing processes are implemented in accordance
with the environmental protection standards when it comes
to reducing both energy consumption and the production of
waste. All this is thanks to the environmental management
system, certified by RINA, applied in the manufacturing facility
where the medium voltage apparatus is made.
Assessment of the environmental impact during the life cycle
of the product (LCA - Life Cycle Assessment) obtained by
reducing the overall energy consumption and use of raw
materials for the product to the minimum, is put into effect
during the design engineering phase through an accurate
choice of materials, processes and packaging.
Production techniques that allow the products to be easily
disassembled and their components easily separated are
Spare parts
implemented when the circuit-breakers are manufactured. – Opening spring(*)
This to allow the products and components to be recycled to – Closing spring(*)
the utmost degree at the end of their life cycle. – Complete pole(*)
– Basic operating mechanism(*)
– Gearmotor
Anti-pumping device – Opening release
– Additional opening release
The ESH operating mechanism of HD4/R circuit-breakers (in – Closing release
each version) is equipped with a mechanical anti-pumping – Circuit-breaker locking device complete with signalling
device that prevents reclosing due to both electrical and lamps
mechanical operating mechanisms. – Key lock
If both the closing control and any one of the opening controls – Gearmotor limit contact
are active at the same time, there would be a continuous – KA1 instantaneous relay
succession of opening and closing controls. – KA2 instantaneous relay
The anti-pumping device prevents this from occurring and – Opening pushbutton
ensures that each closing operation is only followed by an – Closing pushbutton.
opening operation and by no other closing operation after
this latter. The closing control must be released and then re- Ordering: please contact ABB and specify the serial number
activated again in order to obtain a new closing operation. of the circuit-breaker when ordering spare parts.
Moreover, the anti-pumping device will only allow the circuit- (*)
Can only be replaced by trained personnel and/or in our repair shops.
breaker to close if the following conditions have all occurred
at the same time:
– springs of the control fully loaded
– opening pushbutton and/or opening release (-MO1) not
activated
– main circuit-breaker contacts open and at their end of
travel.
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PR521 protection relay Besides providing the current signal, the current sensors also
supply the energy required for operating the unit. The unit
Unit PR521 provides the following functions: is self-supplied and guarantees correct operation when the
• PR521 - LSI: two-phase or threephase overcurrent current is 20% of the rated value or more on at least one of
protection (code ANSI 50-51), depending on whether two the phases equipped with current sensor (0.2 x In).
or three current sensors are connected; This device features digital microprocessor technology.
• PR521 - LSIG: same as PR521-LSI plus earth fault The unit opens the circuit-breaker in which it is installed by
protection (code ANSI 51N) (by means of the internal means of an opening solenoid (YO3 see accessory kit N° 13),
vectorial sum of the three phase sensors or by means of which acts straight on the operating mechanism of the device.
the external earth fault toroid and two or three current
sensors).
Current sensors (C.S.)

PR521 can be used with ABB current sensors possessing the
following specifications:
Primary rated current In = 40 A

In = 80 A
In = 250 A
In = 1250 A
Secondary rated current In = 1 A
Activate the corresponding dip-switch in order to select the

sensor. If more than one sensor is selected by accident, the
alarm LED will flash to indicate that an error has occurred.
The current sensors can be installed on HD4/R circuit-
breakers with up to 24 kV rated voltage. Only two current
sensors can be installed on 24 kV circuit-breaker versions
with 230 mm pole center distance.
PR521 with
LSI protection
functions
Selection of the primary current of the current sensors
PR521 with
LSIG protection
functions
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External earth fault toroid Release actuator
PR521 can be used with any external toroid for detecting The PR521 release unit releases the control by means of an
earth fault current, so long as it possess the following opening solenoid when the protection functions trip (YO3 -
specifications: see accessories kit N° 13).
Primary rated current any

Secondary rated current 1A
Self-powering
Performance 1 VA
Precision class, ultimate precision factor Cl. 3 or higher PR521 operation is guaranteed by the self-powering circuit.
The minimum phase current value required for operation is
It is advisable to use the external toroide for detecting earth 0.2 x In.
fault current when very low values of the 51N threshold must This circuit is able to withstand:
be regulated (less than 0.45 times the rated current - In - of – overload: continuative 1.5 x In
the current sensors). – overload: 6 x In for 200 s
Use of the above-mentioned toroid is obligatory when – overload: 25 kA for 1 s (circuit-breaker’s maximum short-
protection 51N must be provided with 24 kV circuit-breakers time withstand current).
and 230 mm pole center distance.
MTBF
A 15-year MTBF has been envisaged at an operating
temperature of 40 °C.
Environmental conditions
Ambient temperature – 5 °C ... +40 °C
Storage temperature – 40 °C ... +90 °C
Relative humidity witout condensation 90%
Protection class (assembled on circuit-breaker IP42
and with front protection)
Operating frequency
External earth fault toroid
From 45 Hz to 66 Hz.
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Inputs Outputs
Analog inputs Power output
– Inputs for current sensors. This output controls the specific opening solenoid for PR521
The current sensors that supply the proportional signals (YO3 - see accessories kit N° 16).
to the current circulating in the phases and the energy
required for self-powering the device, are connected to the Signalling output with closing contact
PR521 unit by means of these three inputs. There is an output obtained by means of a bistable relay
– External earth fault toroid input. (maintains the status even in a power failure and until the
The external earth fault toroid, the signal of which is directly RESET operation) with potential-free closing contacts,
proportional to the earth fault current, is connected to through which the relay tripped signal is transmitted. After the
the PR521 unit by means of this input. This transformer protection has tripped and the circuit-breaker has opened,
does not supply electricity for relay operation in the self- this contact can be reset in two different ways:
powering mode. This input must be made with a twin-core – resetting occurs automatically when the circuit-breaker
screened cable, the braided wire of which must be earthed recloses with a phase current of more than 0.2 x In;
on the metal housing of the PR521 unit (refer to the wiring – with a phase current of less than 0.2 x In and the protec-
diagram enclosed with the circuit-breaker). tion unit off (even when the circuit-breaker is open), reset-
If there are EMC problems, the earth connection of the ting occurs by means of the front bushings for the RESET
braided wire must be as solid and short as possible. function, as described in the “Test and reset function”
chapter.
Binary input for the monitoring function
– Input for remote controlled circuit-breaker opening NOTE. The signalling contact is not activated if circuit-breaker opening or the
release function Test are conducted by remote control.
command.
This input allows the circuit-breaker to be opened by
Function Protection tripped
remote control, using the energy supplied by the current
Type Bistable
sensors if available.
Maximum change-over power 150 W / 1250 VA (resistive
This input must be made with a twin-core screened cable,
load)
the braided wire of which must be earthed on the metal Maximum change-over voltage 220 V– / 250 V~
housing of the PR521 unit (refer to the wiring diagram Maximum change-over current 5A
enclosed with the circuit-breaker). Breaking capacity (UL/CSA):
By connecting a potential-free external contact (e.g. the – at 30 V DC (resistive load) 5A
contact of a Buchholz relay) to the relative input connector, – at 250 V DC (resistive load) 5A
circuit-breaker opening can be remote controlled through – at 250 V AC (cosϕ = 1.0) 5A
the PR521 release when the primary current exceeds – at 250 V AC (cosϕ = 0.4) 3A
the value of 0.2 x In in at least one phase without current Mechanical life (with 180 operations/minute) 5 x 107
sensor. Electrical life 1 x 105
Insulation:
– between open contacts 1000 Veff (50 Hz / 1 min)
– between contact and coil 3000 Veff (50 Hz / 1 min)
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Protection functions Fixed time overcurrent protection
Unit PR521 provides the following protections: A family of protection curves known as “Fixed time with
• PR521 - LSI: phase overcurrent protection (instantaneous, adjustable delay DT” is available (in accordance with Standard
with adjustable delay, with inverse and fixed time delay) IEC 60255-3).
• PR521 - LSIG: the same as PR521-LSI, plus earth fault The following settings can be obtained:
overcurrent protection (with adjustable delay).
The tripping times and thresholds can be selected by setting • 32 threshold correct values (I>) (1)
the Dip Switches on the front part of the unit. 0.200 0.225 0.250 0.275
The tripping time for the fixed time protection is given by the 0.300 0.325 0.350 0.375
following relation. 0.400 0.425 0.450 0.475

0.500 0.525 0.550 0.575
t = Kxβ – 0.625 0.650 0.675

0.700 0.725 0.750 0.775
The relation between tripping time and overcurrent for the 0.800 0.825 0.850 0.875
inverse time protection, is given by the following formula. 0.900 0.925 0.950 0.975
1.000 – – – x In
β • 16 tripping times (t>), (with b = 1, K = 0.1...1.6 with 0.1 steps)(2)

t =Kx 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 –
I 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 –

–1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 s
I> (1)
The unit guarantees non-access to the threshold for current values of less than
1.05 x I> set and guarantees access to the threshold for current values of more
than 1.30 x I> set.
(2)
The tolerance on tripping times with threephase power is ±15% or ±30 ms.
Key
t = tripping time
k = parameter that can be set by the user in order to select the desired The protection cannot be excluded.
tripping curve I> protection for the DT curve processes the peak value for
α, β = pair of parameters that depends on the type of protection that can be
the entire range 0.2 ... 20 x In.
selected by the user
I = fault current
I> = tripping threshold that can be selected by the user.
A B C
A Dip Switch for setting the threshold value.

B Dip Switch for setting the tripping time.
C Position Dip Switches 1, 2 and 4 down for the fixed time protection
I> setting.
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Inverse time overcurrent protection

A B C
Three different families of protection curves are available (in
accordance with Standard IEC 60255-3), namely:
• Normally inverse time NI
• Very inverse time VI
• Extremely inverse time VI
The following settings can be obtained: Normally inverse time curves
A Dip Switch for setting the threshold value.
• 32 threshold correct values (I>) (1) B Dip Switch for setting the tripping curve.
0.200 0.225 0.250 0.275 C Position Dip Switch 1 up and Dip Switches 2 and 4 down for the
normally inverse time protection I> setting.
0.300 0.325 0.350 0.375
0.400 0.425 0.450 0.475
0.500 0.525 0.550 0.575 C
– 0.625 0.650 0.675
0.700 0.725 0.750 0.775
0.800 0.825 0.850 0.875
0.900 0.925 0.950 0.975
1.000 – – – x In
Very inverse time curves
• 16 tripping curves for each family, thus defined(2) C Position Dip Switches 1 and 4 down and Dip Switch 2 up for the
very inverse time protection I> setting.
a) Normally inverse time curves
(with α = 0.02, β = 0.14, K = 0.1...1.6 with 0.1 steps)
b) Very inverse time curves C
(with α = 1, β = 13.5, K = 0.1...1.6 with 0.1 steps)
c) Extremely inverse time curves
(with α = 2, β = 80, K = 0.1...1.6 with 0.1 steps)
(1)
The unit guarantees non-access to the threshold for current values of less than
1.05 x I> set and guarantees access to the threshold for current values of more
than 1.30 x I> set.
(2)
The tolerance on tripping times is ±20% or ±150 ms.
Extremely inverse time curves
C Position both Dip Switches 1 and 2 up and Dip Switch 4 down for
The protection cannot be excluded. The tripping curves the extremely inverse time protection I> setting.
change as the current thresholds vary.
Protection I> for curves NI, VI and EI processes the true
effective value of the phase current.
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Overcurrent protection with adjustable Instantaneous overcurrent protection
delay The following settings can be obtained:
The following settings can be obtained:
• 15 threshold current values (I>>>) (1)
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 x In
• 14 threshold correct values (I>>) (1)
1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75
• Instantaneous non-adjustable tripping time (curve with intentional
– 2.25 2.50 2.75
additional null delay)
3.00 3.25 – 3.75
(1)
The tolerance of the threshold values is ±20%.
4.00 4.25 4.50 –
– – 5.50 – x In
The protection can be excluded.
Protection I>> processes the peak value for the entire range
• 8 tripping times (t>>)(2)
2...20 x In.
0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40
0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 s
(1)
The tolerance on the threshold values is ±10%.
(2)
A
The protection can be excluded.

Protection I>> processes the peak value for the entire range
1...20 x In.
A B
A Position all the Dip Switches down to cut-out the protection. The
tripping threshold setting is made by positioning the Dip Switches in
the appropriate way.
A Position all the Dip Switches down to cut-out the protection. The
tripping threshold setting is made by positioning the Dip Switches in
the appropriate way.
B Dip Switch for setting the tripping time.
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Earth fault overcurrent protection with Earth fault overcurrent protection with
adjustable delay (internal vectorial sum) adjustable delay (External Toroid)
The earth fault current is calculated as the vector sum of the The earth fault current is calculated as the vector sum of the
three phase current values, thus the device must be equipped three primary phase currents.
with three current sensors (this solution is not possible for This sum is obtained by means of an external toroid (which
24 kV circuit-breakers with 230 mm pole center distance). processes the primary phase currents) installed on the power
This sum is obtained by means of an internal toroid (which cables. Thus, only two current sensors can be installed on
processes the secondary phase currents of the correct the device (with network with isolated neutral). This solution is
sensors). This mode is selected by means of the front Dip obligatory for 24 kV circuit-breakers with 230 mm pole center
Switches. distance. This mode is selected by means of the front Dip
The following settings can be obtained: Switches.
The following settings can be obtained:
• 14 threshold current values (Io>) (1)
0.45 0.50 0.55 0.60 • 14 threshold current values (Io>) (1)
0.65 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20
0.85 0.90 0.95 1.00 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40
1.05 1.10 x In 0.45 0.50 0.55 0.60
0.65 0.70 x In
• 16 tripping times (to>)(2)
0.00 (3) 0.05 0.10 0.15 • 16 tripping times (to>)(2)
0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.00(3) 0.05 0.10 0.15
0.40 0.45 0.50 0.55 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35
0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75 s 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.55
(1)
The tolerance on the threshold values is ±20%. 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75 s
(2)
The tolerance on tripping times is ±20% or ±30 ms. (1)
The tolerance on the threshold values is ±15%.
(3)
Curve with intentional additional null delay. (2)
(3)
Curve with intentional additional null delay.
The protection can be excluded. Protection Io> processes
the peak value of the earth fault current for the entire range The protection can be excluded. Protection Io> processes
0... 2.5 x In. the peak value of the earth fault current for the entire operat-
ing range.
A B C A B C
A Position the Dip Switch up to select the internal toroid. This setting A Position the Dip Switch down to select the external toroid. This
defines a tripping threshold of 0.4 + the threshold setting (see note setting defines a tripping threshold of 0 + the threshold setting (see
B). note B).
B Position all the Dip Switches down to cut-out the protection. The B Position all the Dip Switches down to cut-out the protection. The
tripping threshold setting is made by positioning the Dip Switches in tripping threshold setting is made by positioning the Dip Switches in
the appropriate way. the appropriate way.
C Dip Switch for setting the tripping time. C Dip Switch for setting the tripping time.
NOTE. The Io> protection function is activated if the current exceeds NOTE. The Io> protection function is activated if the current exceeds
the value of 0.2 x In in at least two phases, or the value of 0.4 x In in the value of 0.2 x In in at least two phases of the value of 0.4 x In in the
the single-phase mode, while it is automatically cut out when the phase single-phase mode.
overcurrent exceeds the value of 2.5 x In.
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Fixed time fail-safe operation curve
We can supply a fail-safe operation curve for the electronic No type of regulation can be made and the protection cannot
relay that trips with a 1 s fixed time at 20 x In. be cut out. This allows fail-safe operation to be achieved
The fail-safe operation processes the peak value of the phase for the unit when the phase current exceeds 20 x In without
current. limiting the circuit-breaker’s breaking capacity (1 short-time
current).
Rated currents for settings

Current sensor Protection function
In [A] I> (0.2...1xIn) [A] I>> (1...5.5xIn) [A] I>>> (2...17xIn) [A] Io> (0.05...0.7xIn) [A] Io> (0.45...1.1xIn) [A]
External toroid(*) Internal toroid
40 8 ... 40 40 ... 220 80 ... 680 2.5 ... 35 18 ... 44
80 16 ... 80 80 ... 440 160 ... 1360 2.5 ... 35 36 ... 88
250 50 ... 250 250 ... 1375 500 ... 4250 2.5 ... 35 112.5 ... 275
1250 250 ... 1250 1250 ... 6875 2500 ... 21250 2.5 ... 35 562.5 ... 1375
In = rated current of the current sensor I>>> = setting value of the instantaneous short-circuit current (50)
I> = setting value of the overload current (51) Io> = setting value of the earth fault current (51N)
I>> = setting value of the short-circuit current (50) (*)
= If the external toroid is used (accessory 12) with In = 50/1 A
Optical signalling function with LED TEST and RESET function

The release is fitted with an indicator on the front (operates The overall TEST of the relay release function (electronic
from 0.22 x In of phase onwards) that signals the events given part and opening solenoid YO3) can be performed and the
in the table. “release tripped owing to overcurrent signalling contact”
RESET by means of the TT2 accessory (Test Unit supplied
Current sensor Protection I> in LED on request). The RESET function is only active when the
setting error delay mode protection unit is completely off.
No No Off
No Yes On
Yes No Flashing
Yes Yes Flashing
Autoreset
NOTE. A current sensor setting error is made when 2 or more models are The release tripped signal autoreset function occurs when the
selected at the same time. circuit-breaker recloses with 0.2 x 2 primary current or more
on at least one phase equipped with current sensor.
Vista frontale dell’Unità di Test TT2 Vista posteriore dell’Unità di Test TT2
– Posizionando il Dip Switch 1 nella posizione A, l’unità TT2 è attiva

(si può effettuare il Battery Check).
– Posizionando i Dip Switch 1 e 2 nella posizione A e il 3 in B, l’unità
TT2 esegue il test di apertura dell’interruttore mediante il solenoide
di apertura YO3.
– Posizionando i Dip Switch 1 e 3 nella posizione A e il 2 in B, l’unità
TT2 esegue il ripristino dell’allarme (relè interno di segnalazione).
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Fixed time trip curve (DT) for overcurrent protection
IEC 60255-3
Normal Inverse Curve
t =Kx1
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Normally inverse time trip curve (NI) for overcurrent protection
IEC 60255-3
Normal Inverse Curve
0.14
t =Kx
0.02
I
–1
I>
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Very inverse time tripping curve (VI) for overcurrent protection
IEC 60255-33
Very Inverse Curve
K = 1.6
6
K = 0.1
1
13.5
t =Kx
I
–1
I>
50
Extremely inverse time tripping curve (EI) for overcurrent protection
IEC 60255-3
Extremely Inverse Curve
K = 1.6
K = 0.1
80
t =Kx
2
I
–1
I>
51
Fixed time trip curve for short-circuit protection with adjustable delay
Definite Ti me Curve
t = t >>
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Fixed time tripping curve for earth fault protection via internal toroid
Definite Time Curve
t = to >
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Fixed time tripping curve for earth fault protection via external toroid
Definite Time Curve
t = to >
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REF 601 protection device
REF 601 features digital microprocessor technology.
The unit only functions with auxiliary power.
The REF 601 unit is available in two versions, “IEC” and “CEI
0-16”, which differ from each other in their tripping curves, 4
which comply with IEC 255-3 or CEI 0-16 requirements,
respectively. 1 4
The version is displayed as soon as the unit is powered. The
IEC version cannot be converted to CEI 0-16 or vice versa,
since the firmware the units contain cannot be modified.
The following functions are available:
– two-phase or threephase overcurrent protection (code 2
ANSI 50 - 51), depending on whether two or three current
5
sensors are connected
– homopolar earth fault protection (code ANSI 50N - 51N) 3
by means of the internal vector sum of the three phase
sensors or by means of the external earth fault toroid and
two or three current sensors
– detection of the magnetizing current of a threephase
transformer to prevent untimely tripping on switch-in (code
1 LCD display
ANSI 68). 2 Closing pushbutton
4-wire RS485 serial communication with the MODBUS RTU 3 Opening pushbutton
protocol is available for both IEC and CEI 0-16 versions on 4 LED indicators
5 Keys for browsing through the menus
request (this version cannot be supplied on board the circuit-
breaker).
The device provides the user with information on an LCD
display. Moreover, the user can browse through the various
different menus with the “arrows”, “enter” and “esc” keys,
i.e.: metering, data recording, event recording, settings, Two buttons (opening and closing) allow the circuit-breaker to
configuration, test. be electrically operated in the local mode.
There are three user levels to protect the unit against
unauthorized access and maintain the configuration intact: Note: the lateral circuit-breaker is equipped with the opening release as part
of the standard supply, thus the opening pushbutton is always operative. The
– “operator” (display only) with free access (press any key for
circuit-breaker must be ordered complete with closing release if closing via
about 5 seconds to access), REF 601 is also required. The power supply voltage of the opening and closing
– “configurator” (same as the previous level, but with the releases must be the same as that of the unit.
ability to enter the protection parameters, i.e. the time and
threshold settings, and the communication parameters, if REF 601 continually displays the current on the most loaded
applicable) with access limited by a password, phase and the earth current. Moreover, it records the value of
– “administrator” (same as the previous level, but with the currents that caused tripping and the number of openings
password entry and settings configured according to the performed by the device.
device) with access limited by a password. An event register stores the previously described parameters
5 LED indicators on the front of the unit provide the following in the last 5 trips in a non-volatile internal memory, which
information: maintains the information even after a power failure.
– relay functional (Ready), The device is equipped with internal supervising mechanisms
– tripping threshold exceeded (Start), to monitor the operation of the software and hardware.
– relay tripped (Trip), Malfunctions are indicated by the “Ready” indicator and the
– relay tripped due to phase current having been exceeded “Unit Ready” signalling contact and the “Unit Ready” signalling
(Trip Ip), contact. The user can run the auto auto-diagnosis program to
– relay tripped due to earth fault current having been exceeded test how all the internal functions are operating.
(Trip Io).
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Warning! Release actuator

REF 601 cannot be applied for protecting systems If the protection functions trip, unit REF 601 typically releases
characterized by the presence of high harmonic currents, in the control by means of:
particular for feeders supplying: – the opening release -MO1 (kit 2) in the IEC version of
– electronic converters, speed regulators REF 601,
– active or passive PFC (Power Factor Compensation) – the undervoltage release -MU (accessory 5) in the CEI 0-16
systems version of REF 601.
– induction heating and welding systems
– arc furnaces. Note: the control can be released with both releases. The power supply voltage
of the release actuator (opening release and/or undervoltage release) must be
Even in the case where the load is not supplied directly, but
the same as that of the unit.
through a power transformer. The opening solenoid -MO3 cannot be used with the REF 601 protection
Should the REF 601 be applied under these conditions, ABB device.
declines any liability for possible malfunctions.
For further information, please contact ABB.
Power supply
The unit can only operate with auxiliary voltage.
Current sensors
The 24 .. 240 V a.c.-d.c. operating range has the following
The REF 601 unit can only be used with current sensors characteristics:
of the Rogowsky coil type supplied by ABB. Two types are – tolerated variation of the power supply voltage:
available and they only differ in the type of internal bushing. 85%...110% of the a.c. rated voltage, 70%...120% of the
The choice depends on the rated current of the circuit- d.c. rated voltage
breaker in which they are installed: – ripple in d.c.: max. 12% of the d.c. value (at a frequency of
• KEVCR 24 OC2 aluminium internal bushing, designed for 100 Hz)
circuit-breakers with up to 630 A rated current – maximum break without causing the unit to reset: 50 ms at
• KEVCR 24 AC2 copper internal bushing, designed for the rated voltage
circuit-breakers with over 630 A rated current. – power input in the quiescent mode: <5 W
The unit is automatically matched with the correct sensor by – power input in operating conditions: 13 W.
ABB when the circuit-breaker’s rated current is chosen.
The unit must be given its rated current setting. 4 different
rated current settings are available: 40 - 80 - 250 - 1250 A in
the IEC version (the rated current can only be selected in the
MTBF
“Administrator” mode). The rated current setting for the CEI A 15-year MTBF has been envisaged at an operating
0-16 version can be: 80 A or 250 A. temperature of 45 °C and 65% humidity.
External earth fault toroid Environmental conditions

The IEC version of the REF 601 unit can be used with any Limit operating temperature: -25 °C...+70 °C
external toroidal transformer for detecting earth fault current, Storage and transport temperature: -40 °C...+85 °C
so long as it possess the following specifications: Relative humidity without condensation: <93%
– Primary rated current: any Atmospheric pressure: 86...106 kPa
– Secondary rated current: 1 A Installation height: up to 2000 m
– Performance: 0.2 VA Protection class (on front): IP42
– Class: 3P5 or better
– Limit factor: 5.
The CEI 0-16 version of the REF 601 unit can only be used
with the CEI version closed core external toroidal transformer
(accessory 19C), with transformer ratio 40/1 A.
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Insulation voltage – rated voltage: 24 ... 240 V a.c./d.c.
– voltage tolerance: -15% ... +10% for a.c.
• Insulation voltage: 2 kVrms (c.m.) x 50 Hz x 1min -30% ... +20% for d.c.
• Impulse withstand voltage: 5 kVpeak (c.m.) 1.2/50 µs, – current input: 2 ... 20 mA
Z source 500 Ω, energia source 0.5 J – power input: <0.5 W
• Insulation resistance: >100 MΩ with 500 V d.c. (c.m.) – minimum signal time: 100 ms.
RoHS Power outputs

The unit conforms to directive RoHS 2002/95/EC. There is a normally closed contact (Type 1) that controls
circuit-breaker opening by means of the undervoltage release:
– rated voltage: 240 V a.c./d.c.
Analog inputs – continuous rated current: 8 A at 240 V a.c.
– current made and conveyed for 3 sec.: 15 A at 24 V d.c.
The three inputs for the phase current have the following – current made and conveyed for 0.5 sec.: 30 A at 24 V d.c.
specifications: – breaking capacity with constant L/R <40 ms at 35/220 V d.c.:
– frequency: 50 Hz ± 5 Hz 5 A / 0.2 A
– type of input: Rogowsky coil – contact open holding time: impulse lasting at least 200 ms
– linear metering range of the current: 8 A ... 25 kA in the IEC version. In the CEI version, the opening/closing
– rated current settings available: 40 A, 80 A, 250 A, 1250 A time is continuous and lasts until the overload terminates
– transformer ratio: 250 A / 0.15 V at 50 Hz. – minimum switchable load: 100 mA at 24 V a.c./d.c.
Two normally open contacts (Trip2, Breaker Close) are
Note: three current sensors are required for the 50N and 51N protection
available for opening and closing the circuit-breaker by means
functions, with internal vector sum of the phase currents. Two current sensors
can be installed when the 50N and 51N functions are accomplished with an
of the opening and closing releases
external toroidal current transformer. It is advisable to use the external toroidal – rated voltage: 240 V a.c./d.c.
current transformer for very low 51N threshold values (up to 5% of the primary – continuous rated current: 6 A at 240 V a.c.
rated current. Up to 20% of the primary rated current can only be reached with
the internal vector sum).
– current made and conveyed for 0.5 sec.: 10 A at 24 V d.c.
– breaking capacity with constant L/R <40 ms at 30/220 V d.c.:
The input for the homopolar earth current has the following
4 A / 0.15 A
specifications:
– minimum switchable load: 100 mA at 24 V a.c./d.c.
– frequency: 50 Hz ± 5Hz
– contact open holding time: 200 ms
– type of input: current transformer
– rated current: 1 A
– performance: < 0.1 VA (at the rated current)
– linear metering range of the current: 0,05 ... 5 times the Signalling contacts
rated current for the IEC version. 0.025 ... 12.5 times the
Three contacts signal that the unit is functional (Unit ready),
rated current for the CEI 0-16 version
that tripping has been caused by phase current (O/C Trip) and
– thermal withstand: 5 A continuative, 100 A for 1 sec
that tripping has been caused by earth fault current (E/F Trip):
– dynamic withstand: 250 A for a half-cycle.
– rated voltage: 240 V a.c./d.c.
– continuous rated current: 6 A at 240 V a.c.
Binary inputs for the monitoring functions – current made and conveyed for 0.5 sec.: 10 A at 24 V d.c.
– breaking capacity with constant L/R <40 ms at 30/220 V
Foutr binary inputs allow the following operations to be
d.c.: 4 A / 0.15 A
accomplished by remote control: circuit-breaker opening,
– minimum switchable load: 100 mA at 24 V a.c./d.c.
circuit-breaker closing, opening by relay release, resetting of
the indicators and display. Their characteristics are:
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Protection functions of the IEC version

REF 601 unit
3l 51/50
3l > 51 3l >>
The IEC version of the REF 601 unit has 3 tripping thresholds P-1
against phase overcurrent and 2 tripping threshold against
homopolar earth fault current. The function that recognizes
the switching-in current and prevents unwanted tripping is 3
50
3l21 > 68 3l >>>
built into the unit. P-2
l0
Protection Code Code
IEC ANSI 51N/
l0 > 51N l0 >>
First threshold against phase overcurrents 3I > 51 50N
Second threshold against phase overcurrents 3I >> 50/51

Third threshold against phase overcurrents 3I >>> 50 REF 601
First homopolar earth fault current threshold Io > 51N
Protection with earth fault current measured by means of internal
Second homopolar earth fault current Io >> 50N/51N
vectorial sum
threshold
Recognition of the switching-in current of a 3I2f > 68
threephase transformer
Rated current values that can be selected in the

3l 51/50
“Administrator” mode: 3l > 51 3l >>
P-1
40 - 80 - 250 - 1250 A.
3
3l21 > 68 3l >>> 50
P-2
l0 > 51N l0 >> 51N/

l0 50N
REF 601
Protection with earth fault current measured by means of external

toroidal transformer
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Protection against phase overcurrents
First threshold I> Tripping threshold adjustment 0.2 ... 1 x In with 0.025 pitch; the function can be cut-out
Tripping time K multiplier adjustment 0.1 ... 1.6 with 0.1 pitch
Tripping time settings for the definite time DT protection (t >) ß=1 : 0.1 ... 1.6 s with 0.1 s steps
ß=5 : 0.5 ... 8 s with 0.5 s steps
Inverse time protection (t >) Curves according to IEC 60255-3: NI, EI, VI, LI; special curve
RI for the Belgian market
Threshold value accuracy ± 5% of the regulated value
DT protection tripping time accuracy Class E(5) or ± 30 ms
NI, EI, VI, LI, RI protection tripping time accuracy ± 5% of the regulated value or ± 30 ms
Protection reset DT: 0.98 of the regulated value; NI, EI, VI, LI, RI: 0.96 of the
regulated value
Second threshold I>> Tripping threshold adjustment 1.0 ... 2.75 x In with 0.25 steps; the function can be excluded
Tripping time settings (definite time protection) (t >>) 0.1 ... 0.45 s with 0.05 s steps
Threshold value accuracy ± 5% of the regulated value
Tripping time accuracy ± 5% of the set value or ± 30 ms
Protection reset 0.98 of the set value
Third threshold I>>> Tripping threshold adjustment 2.0 ... 15 x In with 1.0 steps; the function can be excluded
Tripping time settings (definite time protection) (t >>>) 30 ms
Threshold value precision ± 5% of the set value
Tripping time precision ± 15 ms
Homopolar earth fault current protection

First threshold Io > Rated value 1A
Measuring range 0.05 ... 5 x In
Tripping threshold adjustment with earth fault current 0.05 ... 5 x In with 0.05 steps; the function can be excluded
measurement by external toroidal transformer
Tripping threshold adjustment with earth fault current 0.2 ... 1 x In with 0.05 steps; the function can be excluded
measurement by means of internal vectorial sum
Tripping time K multiplier adjustment 0.1 ... 1.6 with 0.1 steps
Tripping time settings for the definite time DT protection (to >) ß=1 : 0,1 ... 1.6 s with 0.1 s steps
ß=5 : 0.5 ... 8 s with 0.5 s steps
Inverse time protection (to >) Curves according to IEC 60255-3: NI, EI, VI, LI;
special curve RI for the Belgian market
Threshold value precision ± 5% of the regulated value with external measuring;
± 15% of the regulated value with internal measuring
DT protection tripping time accuracy Class E(5) or ± 30 ms with external measuring;
Class E(7.5) or ± 30 ms with internal measuring
NI, EI, VI, LI, RI protection tripping time accuracy ± 5% of the regulated value or ± 30 ms with external measuring;
± 10% of the regulated value or ± 30 ms with internal measuring
Protection reset DT: 0.98 of the regulated value; NI, EI, VI, LI, RI: 0.96 of the regulated
value
Second threshold Io >> Tripping threshold adjustment 0.5 ... 4.0 x In with 0.25 steps; the function can be excluded
Tripping time settings (definite time protection) (to >>) 0.00 ... 0.75 s with 0.05 s steps
(Note: 45 ms for setting 0.00 s)
Threshold value accuracy ± 5% of the regulated value with external measuring;
± 15% of the regulated value with internal measuring
Tripping time precision ± 5% of the regulated value or
± 30 ms with external measuring;
± 10% of the regulated value or ± 30 ms with internal measuring
Recognition of the switching-in current of a threephase transformer

Transformer switch-in current threshold settings 0.2 … 20 x In (1)
Protection reset 30% … 50% (2)
(1)
Tripping of the protection against short-circuit is inhibited for high, second harmonic current values due to no-load switching-in of a transformer. The minimum tripping inhibiting value is
a fixed 0.1 x In while the maximum inhibition value can be regulated from 0.2 x In to 20 x In. The recommended threshold value is 10 x In. However, the setting must be higher that the
instantaneous tripping threshold established by the Public Utility Company
(2)
30% is recommended for the protection reset, so as to allow the short-circuit protection to trip when the contents of the second harmonic are 30% less than the fundamental component
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Protection functions of the CEI 0-16

version REF 601 unit
The CEI 0-16 version of REF 601 provides 3 tripping Rated current settings available in the “Administrator” mode:
thresholds against phase overcurrents, of which: 80 A and 250 A. Only the toroidal TA for CEI homopolar units
• the first threshold is with inverse time VI must be used for protection against homopolar earth faults,
• the second and third thresholds are with definite time with 40/1A transformer ratio (accessory 19C).
there are also 2 tripping thresolds against homopolar earth
fault current, both of the definite time type.
Protection against phase overcurrents

First threshold I> Tripping threshold adjustment 0.2 ... 1.2 x In with 0.05 steps; the function can be excluded
Tripping time K multiplier adjustment 0.1 ... 1.6 with 0.1 steps
Inverse time protection (t >) Curve VI according to IEC 60255-3
VI protection tripping time precision Class E(5) or ± 30 ms
Second threshold I>> Tripping threshold adjustment 0.2 ... 5 x In with 0.1 steps; the function can be excluded
Tripping time settings (definite time protection) (t >>) 0.05 ... 1 s with 0.05 s steps
Tripping time precision ± 5% of the set value or ± 30 ms
Third threshold I>>> Tripping threshold adjustment 0.8 ... 15 x In with 0.2 steps; the function can be excluded
Tripping time settings (definite time protection) (t >>>) 0.05 ... 0.2 s with 0.05 s steps
Homopolar earth fault current protection

(the earth fault current is always measured with three phase sensors and external toroidal transformer)
First threshold Io > Rated value 1A
Tripping threshold Io> adjustment 0.025 ... 0.5 x In with 0.125 steps; the function can be
excluded
Tripping time settings for the definite time DT protection (to >) 0.05 ... 1 s with 0.05 s steps
DT protection tripping time precision ± 5% of the set value or ± 30 ms
Second threshold Io >> Tripping threshold adjustment 0.25 ... 12.5 x In with 0.25 steps; the function can be
excluded
Tripping time settings (definite time protection) (to >>) 0.05 ... 0.2 s with 0.05 s steps
Threshold value precision ± 5% of the set value with external measuring
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Time/current tripping curves REF 601 - IEC Version
Normally inverse time trip curve (NI)
The tripping curves of the IEC version REF protection device for overcurrent protection
conform to IEC 60255-3. The time - current relations of the
various curves are:
Time (s)
– with definite time DT (Definite Time):
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t=K*β 50
– with inverse time NI (Normal Inverse), VI (Very Inverse), EI 40
(Extremely Inverse), LI (Long time Inverse): 30
K*
t= 20

( If Iset )
1
– with inverse time RI (specifically for the Belgian market):
K 10
9
t= 8
α - b * ( Iset
If )
7
6
where: 5
t = tripping time in sec. k
K = tripping time multiplier 4
1.6
I f = value of the current measured 1.5
1.4
Iset = current threshold value 3 1.3
1.2
1.1
1
Value of the constants for each adjustable curve 2 0.9
0.8
Curve α b 0.7
NI 0.02 0.14 0.6
EI 1 13.5 0.5
1
VI 2 80 0.9 0.4
LI 1 120 0.8
0.7 0.3
RI 0.339 0.236
0.6
0.5
0.2
0.4
0.3
0.1
0.2
0.1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20
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REF 601 - IEC Version REF 601 - IEC and CEI 0-16 Version
Extremely inverse time tripping curve (EI) Very inverse time tripping curve (VI)
for overcurrent protection for overcurrent protection
Time (s) Time (s)

200 100
90
80
70
60
100
90 50
80
70 40
60
50 30
40
30 20
20
10
9
10 8
9 7
8 6
7
6 5
5 4
4
3
3
2 2 k
1.6
1 1.5
0.9 1 1.4
0.9 1.3
0.8 1.2
0.7 0.8 1.1
0.6 0.7 1
0.9
0.5 0.6 0.8
0.4
k 0.5 0.7
0.6
1.6 0.4
0.3 1.5
1.4 0.5
1.3
1.2
1.1 0.3 0.4
0.2 1
0.9
0.8 0.3
0.7 0.2
0.6
0.1 0.5 0.2

0.09
0.08 0.4
0.07 0.1
0.06 0.3
0.09
0.05 0.1 0.2
0.08
0.07 0.1
0.04
0.06
0.03 0.05
0.04
0.02
0.03
0.01 0.02
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20
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REF 601 - IEC Version REF 601 - IEC Version
Long time inverse time tripping curve (LI) RI inverse time tripping curve (Belgian market)
for overcurrent protection for overcurrent protection
Time (s) Time (s)

800 60
700
600 50
500 40
400
30
300
200 20
100
90
80 10
70 9
60 8
50 7
40 6 k
30 5 1.6
1.5
1.4
4 1.3
1.2
20 1.1
3 1
0.9
k 0.8
0.7
10 1.6
1.5 2
9 1.4 0.6
8 1.3
1.2
7 1.1 0.5
1
6 0.9
5 0.8 0.4
0.7
4 0.6 1
0.9 0.3
0.5
3 0.8
0.4 0.7
2 0.6 0.2
0.3
0.5
0.2
0.4
1
0.9 0.1
0.8 0.3
0.7
0.1
0.6
0.5 0.2
0.4
0.3
0.2 0.1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20
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4. Overall dimensions
Fixed circuit-breaker HD4/R with rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV pole center-distance P = 230 mm
TN 7237
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Fixed circuit-breaker HD4/R with rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV pole center-distance P = 300 mm
TN 7234
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Fixed circuit-breaker HD4/R with rh lateral operating mechanism - 36 Kv pole center-distance P = 350 mm
TN 7238
VIEW FROM “A”
Type (A) A B C
630 307.5 35 8
800-1250 302.5 40 10
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Fixed circuit-breaker HD4/S for UniSwitch switchgear - rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV
pole center-distance P = 210 mm
TN 7236
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Fixed circuit-breaker VD4-Unimix-F for UniMix switchgear- rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV
TN 7366
68
Fixed circuit-breaker HD4-Unimix-R for UniMix switchgear - Unit P1/F - rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV
1VCD003396
69
Fixed circuit-breaker HD4/UniAir for UniAir switchgear - P1/E unit - rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV
TN 7235
70
Fixed circuit-breaker HD4/UniAir-2R for UniAir4 switchgear - Unit P1E/2R - rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV
TN 7274
71
Fixed circuit-breaker HD4/UniAir-A for UniAir switchgear - Unit P1/A - rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV
TN 7273
72
Fixed circuit-breaker HD4/UniAir-F for UniAir switchgear - Unit P1/F - rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV
TN 7275
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Fixed circuit-breaker for UniSec switchgear - rh lateral operating mechanism - 12-17.5-24 kV

1VCD003536
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5. Circuit diagram
Application diagrams
The following HD4/R circuit-breaker diagrams are given by
way of example:
1VCD400017 for the circuit-breaker “without overcurrent
protection device” / “with PR521 protection
device installed”
1VCD400114 for the circuit-breaker “with REF 601 protec-
tion device installed”.
Symbols for wiring diagrams
Thermal effect Terminal or clamp Rectifier with two Control coil

half-waves (general symbol)
Electromagnetic effect Socket and plug Make contact Overcurrent relay with
(female and male) adjustable long-time
delay feature
Pushbutton control Resistor Break contact Overcurrent relay with

(general symbol) adjustable inverse
long-time delay feature
Earth Capacitor Make contact with Overcurrent relay with

(general symbol) (general symbol) retained position and adjustable short-time
reset by manual actuator delay feature
Earth, frame Motor Make position contact Instantaneous overcurrent

(general symbol) (limit) relay
Conductor in shielded Current sensor Break position contact Earth fault overcurrent
cable (limit) relay with adjustable
(e.g. two conductors) long-time delay feature
Conductor connections Current sensor with Circuit-breaker Lamp (general symbol)

wound secondary and with automatic opening
primary formed by three
feed-throughs
Isolated digital
binary input
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5. Circuit diagram
Diagram 1VCD400017
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Diagram 1VCD400017
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5. Circuit diagram
Diagram 1VCD400017
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Diagram 1VCD400017
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5. Circuit diagram
Diagram 1VCD400017
Operating status shown – against overload with definite, inverse, very

The circuit diagram illustrates the components in the following inverse or extremely inverse long tripping time
conditions: – against short-circuits with definite short trip-
– circuit-breaker open ping time
– circuits de-energized – against short-circuits with instantaneous trip-
– closing springs relieved ping time
– releases not tripped – against earth faults with definite short tripping
– undervoltage release activated time (on request)
– Absolute gas pressure (nominal duty value) -BS1,-BS2 = Limit contacts of the spring loading motor
(380 kPa absolute). DO 1 = For microprocessor release PR521: contact for
electrical signalling of solenoid -M03 tripped ow-
ing to overcurrent (I> or I>> or I>>> or Io>)
Key -FB1 = Magnetothermic circuit-breaker for spring load-
• = Figure number of the diagram ing motor protection (see note F)
* = See note indicated by the letter -KI = Integrated circuit for gas pressure control,
-BB1...-BB3 = Auxiliary contacts of the circuit-breaker (3 packs including:
of 5 contacts) -PG = Green led for signalling normal gas
-BB5 = Contact for the undervoltage release energized/ pressure
de-energized electrical signal -PR = Red led for signalling insufficient gas
-BB6 = Contact for the undervoltage release de-ener- pressure
gized electrical signal -PY = Yellow led for signalling low gas pressure
-BC1…-BC3 = Current sensors located on phases L1-L2-L3 for -KA1 = Auxiliary relay for duplicating the
powering microprocessor release PR521 contacts of pressure switch -BP, with
-BM = Device for monitoring the continuity of the open- tripping for low gas pressure
ing release winding (see note E) -KA2 = Auxiliary relay for duplicating the
-BN = Homopolar current sensor outside the circuit- contacts of pressure switch -BP, with
breaker, with connections at the customer’s tripping for insufficient gas pressure
charge. For microprocessor release PR521 (see -XB5 = Connector
note G) -MC = Shunt closing release
-BP = Pressure switch with two tripping thresholds: -MO1 = First shunt opening release (see note E)
– intervention for low pressure -MO2 = Second shunt opening release (see note E)
Contact 11-12-14 switches in relation to the -MO3 = Opening solenoid of microprocessor release
position shown in the diagram when the gas PR521
pressure drops from 380 kPa absolute to a -MS = Motor for loading the closing springs (see note C)
value below 310 kPa absolute. If the rated -MU = Undervoltage release, instantaneous or with
pressure value returns, this same contact time-lag device (see note B)
switches again when, beginning with a lower -NC = Contact for controlling the undervoltage opening
value than 310 kPa absolute, the value of 340 controlled by the relay
kPa absolute is reached -PI1 = Man-machine interface for signalling phase over-
– intervention for insufficient gas pressure current and/or earth fault and reset control
Contact 21-22 switches when the gas pres- -QB = Main circuit-breaker
sure drops from 380 kPa absolute to a value -SC = Circuit-breaker closing pushbutton or contact
below 280 kPa absolute. If the rated pressure -SO = Circuit-breaker opening pushbutton or contact
value returns, this same contact switches -SO3 = Contact for opening the circuit-breaker by means
again when, beginning with a lower value than of solenoid -MO3
280 kPa absolute, the value of 310 kPa abso- -SR = Reset button
lute is reached -TR1,-TR2 = Rectifiers for releases -MO1 and -MO2
-BR51 = Type PR521 overcurrent microprocessor-based -VF = Filter (only available for 220 V.d.c. power supply
release with the following protection functions (in voltage)
accordance with IEC 60255-3): -XB = Delivery terminal box of the circuit-breaker circuits
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-XB4..-XB19 = Connectors of the applications Fig. 21 = Thermomagnetic circuit-breaker for spring load-
-XK1 = Terminal box of the current circuits of microproc- ing motor protection (see note F).
essor release PR521 Fig. 22 = Contact for electrical signalling of springs
-XK2,-XK3 = Connectors of the auxiliary circuits of microproc- loaded.
essor release PR521 Fig. 23 = Contact for electrical signalling of springs dis-
charged.
Fig. 24 = Contact for electrical signalling of undervoltage
Description of the figures release energized (see note B).
Fig. 1 = Circuit of the motor for loading the closing Fig. 25 = Contact for electrical signalling of undervoltage
springs (see note C). release de-energized (see note B).
Fig. 2 = Shunt closing release (anti-pumping is achieved Fig. 26 = Contact for electrical signalling of motor protec-
mechanically). tion circuit-breaker closed.
Fig. 5 = Undervoltage release, instantaneous or with Fig. 27 = Contact for electrical signalling of motor protec-
time-lag device (see note B) . tion circuit-breaker open.
Fig. 7 = Circuit of first opening release with option for Fig. 31 = Available auxiliary contacts of the circuit-breaker.
continuous monitoring of the winding (see note E). Fig. 33 = Available auxiliary contacts of the circuit-breaker.
Fig. 9 = Circuit of second shunt opening release with Fig. 41 = Auxiliary circuits of microprocessor release
option for continuous monitoring of the winding PR521.
(see note E). Fig. 42 = Current circuits of microprocessor-based release
Fig. 10 = Opening solenoid of microprocessor release PR521 without earth fault protection, powered
PR521. by two current sensors (can only be used with
Fig. 11 = Gas pressure monitoring circuit. Includes: networks with insulated neutral and negligible
– contacts for remote signalling of normal, low earth fault currents).
and insufficient gas pressure. Fig. 43 = Current circuits of microprocessor-based release
Consult the key for the tripping values of pres- PR521 without earth fault protection, powered
sure switch -BP. by three current sensors.
Fig. 14 = Integrated gas pressure monitoring circuit. In- Fig. 44 = Current circuits of microprocessor-based release
cludes: PR521 with earth fault protection, powered by
– 3 leds for remote signalling of normal, low and two current sensors and by a homopolar current
insufficient gas pressure sensor.
– contacts for remote signalling of normal, low Fig. 45 = Current circuits of microprocessor-based release
and insufficient gas pressure PR521 with earth fault protection, powered by
– circuit-breaker closing locked by means of an three current sensors and (if required, at cus-
auxiliary contact of relay -KA2 if the gas pres- tomer’s charge) by a homopolar current sensor
sure is insufficient. (see note G).
Choose fig. 15 or 16 to achieve, respectively,
automatic opening or locking of circuit-breaker
opening in the case of insufficient gas pressure. Incompatibility
Provide the same power supply as the circuit of The circuits indicated below cannot be supplied at the same time
the first shunt opening release (fig. 7). in the same circuit-breaker:
Consult the key for the tripping values of pres- 5-16 9-16 22-23
sure switch -BP. 10 - 41 5- 9-10-16-41-42-43-44-45 24-25
Fig. 15 = Circuit for automatic circuit-breaker opening in 10-16-41 11-14 26-27
the case of insufficient gas pressure (only avail- 31-33 11-15-16 9-10
able if fig. 14 is used). 5-14
Fig. 16 = Circuit for locking circuit-breaker opening in the
case of insufficient gas pressure (only available if
fig. 14 is used).
Fig. 20 = Contact for electrical signalling of undervoltage
release de-energized.
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5. Circuit diagram
Diagram 1VCD400017
Notes E) The circuit for monitoring the continuity of the opening

A) The circuit-breaker comes solely equipped with the specific release winding must only be used for that purpose.
applications in the order confirmation. Consult the cata- With a power supply of less than 220V, connect the “Con-
logue of the device for instructions about how to make out trol Coil Continuity” device or a relay or signalling lamp
the order. which absorbs a current of not more than 20 mA.
B) The undervoltage release can be supplied for powering with With a power supply of 220V or more, connect a relay or
voltage branching from the supply side of the circuit-break- signalling lamp which absorbs a current of not more than
er or from an independent source. 10 mA.
Use of both the instantaneous undervoltage release and Other uses compromise the soundness of the release.
the one with electronic time-lag device (outside the circuit- F) Circuit-breaker -FB1 of fig. 21 must always be installed if
breaker) is allowed. The circuit-breaker can only close the spring loading motor is powered at 24 V.d.c.
when the release is energized (the closing lock is obtained If opening is caused by a fault in the motor, spring loading
mechanically). must always be completed with the relative handle before
The contact shown in fig. 24 or the one in fig. 25 (signalling proceeding with the manual reset.
is persistent) are available on request. If there is the same G) Remove the bridges between terminals 24-25-26 of termi-
power supply for the closing and undervoltage releases and nal board XV is sensor -BN is required.
the circuit-breaker must close automatically when the aux- H) When fig. 9 is required, the contact to terminals 9-10 of
iliary voltage returns, there must be a 50 ms delay between pack -BB1 is no longer available for figs. 31-33.
the undervoltage release’s enabling instant and energizing If fig. 9 is not required, the contact to terminals 29-30 of
of the closing release. This can be achieved by means of a pack -BB3 can be used by eliminating the connection in
circuit outside the circuit-breaker comprising a permanent parallel with the contact to terminals 9-10 of pack -BB1.
closing contact, the contact indicated in fig. 24 and a time-
delay relay.
C) Check the power available in the auxiliary circuit to find
out whether several motors for loading the closing springs
can operate at the same time. To prevent excessive power
draw, the springs must be loaded by hand before the auxil-
iary circuit is powered.
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Diagram 1VCD400114
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5. Circuit diagram
Diagram 1VCD400114
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Diagram 1VCD400114
Combinations
Q.ty C.S. Local
Undervoltage
homopolar
homopolar
-MO1/-MC
release
-MO1
2+
3+
2
3
51 52 53 54 55 56 57
Fig.
REF type
 
 
 
 
 
 
IEC
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
CEI 0-16   
  
Combinations
Undervoltage
Q.ty C.S.
homopolar
homopolar
Local
release
-MO1/-MC
-MO1
2+
3+
2
51 52 53 54 55 56 57
Fig.
REF type
 
 
 
 
 
IEC  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
CEI0-16   
  
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5. Circuit diagram
Diagram 1VCD400114
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Diagram 1VCD400114
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5. Circuit diagram
Diagram 1VCD400114
Operating status shown – against short-circuits with definite short trip-

The diagram illustrates the components in the following condi- ping time
tions: – against short-circuits with instantaneous trip-
– circuit-breaker open ping time
– circuits de-energized – against earth faults with definite short tripping
– closing springs discharged time
– releases not tripped – against earth fault short-circuits with instanta-
– mechanical override of the undervoltage release de-activated. neous tripping time
– SF6 gas pressure at nominal duty value (380 kPa absolute) -BR51 = Type REF601 / CEI 0-16 (in accordance with
CEUI 0-16) overcurrent microprocessor-based
release with the following protection functions:
Key – against overload with definite time
• =
Figure number of the diagram – against short-circuits with definite time
* =
See note indicated by the letter – against earth faults with definite time
-BB1,..-BB3 =
Auxiliary contacts of the circuit-breaker – against earth fault short-circuits with instanta-
-BB5 =
Contact for the undervoltage release energized/ neous tripping time
de-energized electrical signal -BS1 = Limit contacts of the spring loading motor
-BB6 = Contact for the undervoltage release de-ener- -BS2 = Springs loaded or discharged signalling contact
gized electrical signal DI 1 = Digital input for resetting signalling contacts
-BC1,..-BC3 = Current sensors located on phases L1-L2-L3 DO 1, DO 2, DO 3 (for microprocessor releases
for measuring the current in microprocessor REF601 - REF601 / CEI 0-16)
releases REF601 or REF601/ CEI 0-16 DI 2 = Digital input for the opening contact SO 3 (for
-BM = Device for monitoring the continuity of the open- microprocessor releases REF601 - REF601 / CEI
ing release winding (see note E) 0-16)
-BN = Homopolar current transformer outside the DO 1 = Digital output for the contact that signals relay
circuit-breaker, with connections at the custom- tripped owing to overcurrent (I> or I>> or I>>>)
er’s charge. For microprocessor release REF601 (for microprocessor releases REF601 - REF601 /
or for REF601 / CEI 0-16 CEI 0-16)
-BP = Pressure switch with two tripping thresholds: DO 2 = Digital output for the contact that signals relay
– intervention for low gas pressure tripped owing to homopolar overcurrent (Io>
Contact 11-12-14 switches in relation to the or I>>) (for microprocessor releases REF601 -
position shown in the diagram when the gas REF601 / CEI 0-16)
pressure drops from 380 kPa absolute to a DO 3 = Digital output for the contact that signals
value below 310 kPa absolute. If the rated monitoring and actuating circuits ready (for
pressure value returns, this same contact microprocessor releases REF601 - REF601 / CEI
switches again when, beginning with a lower 0-16).
value than 310 kPa absolute, the value of 340 The following conditions are verified:
kPa absolute is reached – availability of actuation power -MU
– intervention for insufficient gas pressure – microprocessor functioning
Contact 21-22 switches when the gas pres- – auxiliary power present
sure drops from 380 kPa absolute to a value DO 4 = Digital output for the release contact by means
below 280 kPa absolute. If the rated pressure of undervoltage release -MU (for microprocessor-
value returns, this same contact switches based release REF601 / CEI 0-16)
again when, beginning with a lower value than DO 5 = Digital output for circuit-breaker closing (200 ms
280 kPa absolute, the value of 310 kPa abso- timing)
lute is reached DO 6 = Digital output for circuit-breaker opening (200 ms
-BR51 = Type REF601 overcurrent microprocessor-based timing)
release (in accordance with IEC 60255-3) with FB1 = Thermomagnetic circuit-breaker for spring load-
the following protection functions: ing motor protection
– against overload with definite, inverse, very -KI = Integrated circuit for gas pressure control,
inverse or extremely inverse long tripping time including:
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-PG = Green led for signalling normal gas pres- Description of the figures
sure Fig. 1 = Circuit of the motor for loading the closing
-PR = Red led for signalling insufficient gas springs (see note C).
pressure Fig. 5 = Undervoltage release, instantaneous or with
-PY = Yellow led for signalling low gas pressure time-lag device (see note B) .
-KA1 = Auxiliary relay for duplicating the con- Fig. 9 = Circuit of second shunt opening release with
tacts of pressure switch -BP, with trip- option for continuous monitoring of the winding
ping for low gas pressure (see notes E - H).
-KA2 = Auxiliary relay for duplicating the con- Fig. 11 = Gas pressure monitoring circuit. Includes:
tacts of pressure switch -BP, with trip- – contacts for remote signalling of normal, low
ping for insufficient gas pressure and insufficient gas pressure.
-XB5 = Connector Consult the key for the tripping values of pres-
-MC = Shunt closing release sure switch -BP.
-MO1 = First shunt opening release (see note E) Fig. 14 = Integrated gas pressure monitoring circuit. In-
-MO2 = Second shunt opening release (see note E) cludes:
-MS = Motor for loading the closing springs (see note – 3 leds for remote signalling of normal, low and
C) insufficient gas pressure
-MU = Undervoltage release, instantaneous or with – contacts for remote signalling of normal, low
time-lag device (see note B) and insufficient gas pressure
-QB = Main circuit-breaker – circuit-breaker closing locked by means of an
-SC = Circuit-breaker closing pushbutton or contact auxiliary contact of relay -KA2 if the gas pres-
-SO = Circuit-breaker opening pushbutton or contact sure is insufficient.
-SO3 = Contact for opening the circuit-breaker by means Choose fig. 15 to achieve automatic opening of
of relay REF601 - REF601 / CEI 0-16 the circuit-breaker in the case of insufficient gas
-SR = Reset button (resets the protection tripping sig- pressure.
nals) Provide the same power supply as the circuit of
-TR1,-TR2 = Rectifiers for releases -MO1 and -MO2 the first shunt opening release (-MO1).
-VF = Filter (only available for 220 V.d.c. power supply Consult the key for the tripping values of pres-
voltage) sure switch -BP.
-XB = Delivery terminal box of the circuit-breaker cir- Fig. 15 = Circuit for automatic circuit-breaker opening in
cuits the case of insufficient gas pressure (only avail-
-XB2÷-XB22 = Connectors of the applications able if fig. 14 is used).
-XK2 = Output connector: Fig. 20 = Contact for electrical signalling of undervoltage
– DO 1, terminals 1-2: earth fault release de-energized.
– DO 2, terminals 3-4: phase overcurrent Fig. 21 = Thermomagnetic circuit-breaker for spring load-
– DO 3, terminals 5-6: unit ready ing motor protection
– DO 5, terminals 7-8: circuit-breaker closing Fig. 22 = Contact for electrical signalling of springs
(200 ms timing) loaded.
– DO 6, terminals 9-10: circuit-breaker opening Fig. 23 = Contact for electrical signalling of springs
(200 ms timing) discharged.
-XK4 = Input connector: Fig. 24 = Contact for electrical signalling of undervoltage
– DI 1, terminals 1-2: opening by remote control release energized (see note B).
– DI 2, terminals 3-4: signalling reset Fig. 25 = Contact for electrical signalling of undervoltage
-XK5 = Connector of current sensor -BC1 release de-energized (see note B).
-XK6 = Connector of current sensor -BC2 Fig. 26 = Contact for electrical signalling of motor protec-
-XK7 = Connector of current sensor -BC3 tion circuit-breaker closed.
-XK8 = Connector of homopolar current sensor -BN Fig. 27 = Contact for electrical signalling of motor protec-
-XK9 = Power supply connector of relays REF601 or tion circuit-breaker open.
REF601 / CEI 0-16 Fig. 31 = Available auxiliary contacts of the circuit-breaker
-XK10 = Connector of opening release -MU (only for (see note H).
REF601 / CEI 0-16) Fig. 33 = Available auxiliary contacts of the circuit-breaker
(see note H).
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5. Circuit diagram
Diagram 1VCD400114
Fig. 50 = Microprocessor release REF601-IEC and Notes

REF601-CEI0-16. A) The circuit-breaker comes solely equipped with the specific
Fig. 51 = Current circuits of microprocessor release applications in the order confirmation. Consult this cata-
REF601-IEC with two current sensors (can only logue for instructions about how to make out the order.
be used with isolated neutral networks and earth B) The undervoltage release can be supplied for powering with
fault current protection not activated). voltage branching from the supply side of the circuit-break-
Fig. 52 = Current circuits of microprocessor release er or from an independent source.
REF601-IEC with three current sensors (can only Use of both the instantaneous undervoltage release and
be used with isolated neutral networks and earth the one with electronic time-lag device (outside the circuit-
fault current protection not activated). breaker) is allowed. The electronic time-delay is incom-
Fig. 53 = Current circuits of microprocessor release patible with fig. 57. The circuit-breaker can only close
REF601-IEC with earth fault protection, powered when the release is energized (the closing lock is obtained
by two current sensors and by a homopolar cur- mechanically). The contact shown in fig. 24 or the one in
rent sensor. fig. 25 (signalling is persistent) are available on request. If
Fig. 54 = Current circuits of microprocessor release there is the same power supply for the closing and under-
REF601-IEC and REF601-CEI 0-16with earth voltage releases and the circuit-breaker must close auto-
fault protection, powered by three current sen- matically when the auxiliary voltage returns, there must be
sors and by a homopolar current sensor. a 50 ms delay between the undervoltage release’s enabling
Fig. 55 = Local opening circuit (-MO1) by means of instant and energizing of the closing release. This can be
REF601-IEC or REF601- CEI 0-16 (see notes achieved by means of a circuit outside the circuit-breaker
E - L). comprising a permanent closing contact, the contact indi-
Fig. 56 = Local opening/closing circuits (-MO1, -MC) by cated in fig. 24 and a time-delay relay.
means of REF601-IEC or REF601- CEI 0-16 NOTE. When overvoltage release REF601/CEI 0-16 is
(see notes E - L). required, the undervoltage release is supplied as part of the
Fig. 57 = Local opening circuit (-MU) by means of standard equipment and is only the instantaneous type.
REF601-CEI 0-16). C) Check the power available in the auxiliary circuit to find
out whether several motors for loading the closing springs
can operate at the same time. To prevent excessive power
draw, the springs must be loaded by hand before the auxil-
Incompatibility
iary circuit is powered.
The circuits indicated below cannot be supplied at the same time
E) The circuit for monitoring the continuity of the opening
in the same circuit-breaker:
release winding must only be used for that purpose.
5-57 15-56 26-27 57-51-52-53
The functionality of the opening releases for instantaneous
11-14 20-57 31-33
duty can be monitored with the CCC “Control Coil Conti-
11-15 22-23 55-56
nuity” device, while the “STU” device should be used for
14-56 24-25 51-52-53-54
electronically monitored releases.
F) Circuit-breaker -FB1 of fig. 21 must always be installed if

the spring loading motor is powered at 24 V.d.c.
If opening is caused by a fault in the motor, spring loading
must always be completed with the relative handle before
proceeding with the manual reset.
H) When fig. 9 is required, the contact to terminals 53-54 of
pack -BB1 is not available for figs. 31-32-33.
L) Release by means of -MU, only obligatory for REF601 / CEI
0-16. The power supply voltage -MU, -MO1, -MC (if appli-
cable) must be the same and within the powering range of
protection REF601.
M) Only for relay REF601-IEC.
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Power and productivity

9 2. How to choose and order the circuit-breakers

38 3. Specific characteristics of the product

• Complete range of accessories and ample scope for

ESH operating mechanism

1 PR521/REF 601 protection relay (on request)

Technical literature Quality Assurance System

Health and Safety Management System

General specifications of fixed circuit-breakers

General specifications of fixed circuit-breakers with rh lateral

General specifications of fixed circuit-breakers with rh lateral

Pole center distance

Pole center distance

Pole center distance

Pole center distance

Pole center distance

Pole center distance

Pole center distance

Pole center distance

Pole center distance

Electrical specifications of the contacts

4. Additional shunt opening release (-M02) 5. Undervoltage release (-MU)

Electrical specifications of the contact

23. Circuit-breaker locking device (with/without lamps)

Vibration resistance Altitude

with climatogram 8 of Standards IEC 60721-2-1 and IEC

Current sensors (C.S.)

Primary rated current In = 40 A

Activate the corresponding dip-switch in order to select the

Selection of the primary current of the current sensors

Primary rated current any

following relation. 0.400 0.425 0.450 0.475

t = Kxβ – 0.625 0.650 0.675

β • 16 tripping times (t>), (with b = 1, K = 0.1...1.6 with 0.1 steps)(2)

I 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 –

A Dip Switch for setting the threshold value.

Inverse time overcurrent protection

The protection can be excluded.

Rated currents for settings

Optical signalling function with LED TEST and RESET function

– Posizionando il Dip Switch 1 nella posizione A, l’unità TT2 è attiva

Fixed time trip curve (DT) for overcurrent protection

Very inverse time tripping curve (VI) for overcurrent protection

Definite Time Curve

Definite Time Curve

Warning! Release actuator

External earth fault toroid Environmental conditions

RoHS Power outputs

Protection functions of the IEC version

Second threshold against phase overcurrents 3I >> 50/51

Rated current values that can be selected in the

l0 > 51N l0 >> 51N/

Protection with earth fault current measured by means of external

Homopolar earth fault current protection

Recognition of the switching-in current of a threephase transformer

Protection functions of the CEI 0-16

Protection against phase overcurrents

Homopolar earth fault current protection