Masterpact: connection

wiring diagrams
STR 18 M / 28 D / 38 S / 58 U
E30721

CHASSIS AUXILIARIES CONTROL UNIT BREAKER AUXILIARIES

CN 1 - CN +
Fu

AT ready
BPO to
close

BPF
connected disconnected fault closed open
springs
charged

314 312 324 322 334 332 344 342 352 354 362 364 372 374 82 84 212 222 234 244 12 14 22 24 32 34 42 44 D4 C12 C2 A4 252 254 262 B4

CE
or

M
MN
or MX XF
MNR
MX
OF

F F O O

SDE CH

processing
unit PF

CD CT

311 321 331 341 351 361 371 81 211 221 231 241 11 21 31 41 D1 C11 C1 A1 251 B1

Fu

CN2 - CN –

AT: emergency off c diagram shown with circuits deenergised, Wiring of the MNR (modified diagram).
BPO: "open" pushbutton breaker open and in "connected" position, Instantaneous tripping with MNR when
BPF: "close" pushbutton springs charged and relays in released contact 254-262 opens.
CE: "connected" position contact position;
(10 A/240 V AC) c accessories such as pushbuttons, lamps
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M: spring charging motor and fuses are not supplied with the circuit D4 254 262
(180 VA/240 V AC) breaker.
XF: closing release MNR
(20 VA/240 V AC)
MX: shunt release (20 VA/240 V AC) D1
MN: undervoltage release
(20 VA/240 V AC)
Note: the wiring of the external contact
MNR: time delayed undervoltage release
replaces the spring charged indication and
(20 VA/240 AC)
the contact PF.
OF: auxiliary changeover contacts
(10 A/240 V AC)
O: 2 auxiliary NO contacts
(10 A/240 V AC)
F: 2 auxiliary NC contacts
(10 A/240 V AC)
SDE: fault trip indication contact
(10 A/240 V AC)
CH: charging motor limit switch contact
PF: "ready to close" contact
(10 A/240 V AC) (closing possible if
breaker is open, not locked and
operating mechanism charged)
CD: "disconnected" position contact
(10 A/240 V AC)
CT: test posiiton contact
(10 A/240 V AC)

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 Masterpact: connection
wiring diagrams
STR 28 D / 38 S / 58 U with options
E30720

CHASSIS AUXILIARIES CONTROL UNIT BREAKER AUXILIARIES

CN 1 - CN +
Fu

P1 S1
AT ready
BPO to
P2 S2 close
(4) (4)
BPF
connected disconnected LR fault closed open
(2) alarm springs
Ic1 Ic2
charged
(5)
362
364
372
374
344
342
314
312
324
322

352
334
332

354

Z11 Z12 LR2 T2 T1 V2 R1 R2 e+ e– 82 84 212 222 234 244 12 14 22 24 32 34 42 44 D4 C12 C2 A4 252 254 262 B4

CE

or

M
MN
or MX XF
MNR
T
MX
OF

F F O O
F V
CH
SDE

ammeter
ALR
PF
proce-
ssing C
R
unit

CD CT

311 321 331 341 351 361 371

Z21 Z22 LR1 F2 F1 V1 C 81 211 221 231 241 11 21 31 41 D1 C11 C1 A1 251 B1

(3) power supply

(1)

Fu
CN2 - CN –

AT: emergency off CD: "disconnected" position contact Wiring of the MNR (modified diagram).
BPO: "open" pushbutton (10 A/240 V AC) Instantaneous tripping with MNR when
BPF: "close" pushbutton CT: test position contact (10 A/240 V AC) contact 254-262 opens.
LR: long time trip (LT) indicating lamp C: communication.
CR: short time trip (ST) indicating lamp
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T: earth fault trip indicating lamp c Ic1: load shedding command according to D4 254 262
CE: "connected" position contact Ic1 setting
(10 A/240 V AC) Ic2: load shedding command according to MNR
M: spring charging motor Ic2 setting;
(180 VA/240 V AC) c diagram shown with circuits deenergised, D1
R: load monitoring and control breaker open and in "connected" position,
XF: closing release (20 VA/240 V AC) springs charged and relays in released
T: earth fault protection (EZ and SZ: position; Note: the wiring of the external contact
replaces the spring charged indication and
input and output for zone selective c accessories such as pushbuttons, lamps
the contact PF.
interlocking) and fuses are not supplied with the circuit
MX: shunt release (20 VA/240 V AC) breaker.
MN: undervoltage release
(20 VA/240 V AC) V contact wiring:
MNR: time delayed undervoltage release for breaker locking, depending on the
(20 VA/240 V AC) selected fault.
OF: auxiliary changeover contacts
(10 A/240 V AC)
E30719

CN1/CN +
O: 2 auxiliary NC contacts
BPO
(10 A/240 V AC)
F: 2 auxiliary NC contacts V C2
(10 A/240 V AC)
SDE: fault trip indication contact V MX
(1) Power supply terminals for I or T or F options
(10 A/240 V AC) (AD module with BAT battery module for backup V C1
CH: charging motor limit switch contact power). CN2/CN –
F: fault trip local indicator (2) Zone selective interlocking with line side
FV: segregated fault trip indication contact breaker.
(5 A/240 V AC) (3) Zone selective interlocking with load side Selective locking needs:
breaker (remove jumper). c external power supply (F1, F2);
PF: "ready to close" contact (4) DC power supply. R contacts reset request
(10 A/240 V AC) (closing possible if c an additional terminal (BS).
wiring of an external contact.
breaker is open, not locked and (5) With Z and/or C options, terminal 84 is not
operating mechanism charged) available.

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wiring diagrams
STR 68 U
with options m01 to m31
E30722

CHASSIS AUXILIARIES CONTROL UNIT BREAKER AUXILIARIES

CN 1 - CN +
Fu

P1 S1
AT ready
BPO
to
P2 S2 close

BPF
connected disconnected (5) closed open
springs
charged
334
332

354

374
344
342

362

372
314
312
324
322

352

364

T2 T1(3) T21 T22 82 212 222 234 244 12 14 22 24 32 34 42 44 D4 C12 C2 A4 252 254 262 B4

CE

or

M
MN
or MX XF
MNR
MX
OF

F F O O

SDE CH

EZ(4)

processing M01
unit to
M16 PF

CD CT

311 321 331 341 351 361 371 F1 F2 F12 F11 512 522 532 542 552 562 81 211 221 231 241 11 21 31 41 D1 C11 C1 A1 251 B1
+
power supply (2)
–
power supply MR6
E51
E52
E53
E54
E55
E56
E2

(1)
412
414
421
422
424
431
432
434
441
442
444
451
452
454
461
462
464
411

Fu
CN2 - CN –

AT: emergency off CD: "disconnected" position contact Wiring of the MNR (modified diagram).
BPO: "open" pushbutton (10 A/240 V AC) Instantaneous tripping with MNR when
BPF: "close" pushbutton CT: test position contact contact 254-262 opens.
CE: "connected" position contact (10 A/240 V AC).
(10 A/240 V AC)
E30718

M: spring charging motor c diagram shown with circuits deenergised, D4 254 262
(180 VA/240 V AC) breaker open and in "connected" position,
XF: closing release (20 VA/240 V AC) springs charged and relays in released MNR
MX: shunt release (20 VA/240 V AC) position;
MN: undervoltage release c accessories such as pushbuttons, lamps D1
(20 VA/240 V AC) and fuses are not supplied with the circuit
MNR: time delayed undervoltage release breaker.
Note: the wiring of the external contact
(20 VA/240 V AC)
replaces the spring charged indication and
OF: auxiliary changeover contacts
the contact PF.
(10 A/240 V AC)
O: 2 auxiliary NO contacts
(10 A/240 V AC)
F: 2 auxiliary NC contacts
(10 A/240 V AC)
SDE: fault trip indication contact
(10 A/240 V AC)
CH: charging motor limit switch contact
M01: indication option equipped with
to 6 opto-decoupled
M16 outputs to contacts (0.2 A/24 V DC),
for programming as per table on
page C54 (EZ: input for earth fault (1) Power supply for control unit and modules.
protection zone selective interlocking) (2) Power supply for option M and module MR6 by
PF: "ready to close" contact module AD.
(3) Terminals T1 and T2 must be imperatively
(10 A/240 V AC) (closing possible if short-circuited when the external CT is not
breaker is open, not locked and connected.
operating mechanism charged) (4) The zone selective interlocking output is
MR6: relay module with 6 changeover provided by one output of module m01 to m32..
contacts (3 A, 24 V DC) (5) Zone selective interlocking with load side
breaker: remove the jumper.

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 module terminal number
512 522 532 542 552 562
relay outputs basic version
m01 LT ST/Inst. AS
other versions
m02 LT ST/Inst. limit 1 limit 2 shed 1 shed 2
m03 LT ST/Inst. limit 1 limit 2 shed 1 reconn. 1
m04 LT ST/Inst. limit 1 AS shed 1 shed 2
m05 limit 2 ST/Inst. limit 1 AS shed 1 shed 2
m06 LT ST/Inst. limit 1 AS shed 1 reconn. 2
m07 LT ST/Inst. T limit 1 shed 1 shed 2
m08 LT ST/Inst. T AS limit 1 Z
m09 LT ST/Inst. T AS shed 1 shed 2
m10 LT ST/Inst. T Z shed 1 shed 2
m11 limit 2 ST/Inst. T limit 1 shed 1 shed 2
m12 LT ST/Inst. T Z shed 1 reconn. 2
m13 limit 1 ST/Inst. T AS shed 1 shed 2
m14 limit 1 ST/Inst. T Z shed 1 shed 2
m15 Z ST/Inst. T AS shed 1 reconn. 2
m16 LT ST Inst. AS T
512 522 1 6 5 9
transmission m17 ST/Inst. LT ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
reception outputs m18 ST/Inst. AS
m19 T ST/Inst.
m20 T AS data transmission
m21 T Z
m22 Z AS
m23 Z limit 1
m24 Z shed 1 e+ e– s+ s–
m25 T shed 1 output output input input
m26 ST/Inst. limit 1
m27 ST/Inst. shed 1
m28 limit 2 limit 1
m29 shed 2 shed 1
m30 reconn. 2 shed 1
m31 shed 1 AS ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼

Protection: connection modification for

LT long time trip indication
ST/Inst. short time or instantaneous trip data transmission: options m17 to m31
indication
E30723

T earth fault trip indication T2 T1 T21 T22

Z zone selective interlocking output
Load monitoring and control:
limit 1 indication of Ic1 setting overrun
limit 2 indication of Ic2 setting overrun
shed 1 load shedding command
according to Ic1 setting (limit 1)
M17 datatransmission
shed 2 load shedding command processing
unit to
according to Ic2 setting M31
reconn. 2 load reconnection command e+ e– r+ r–
according to Ic2 setting (limit 2)
self-monitoring:
AS indication of control unit fault or
overtemperature.

F1 F2 F12 F11 512 522 532 542 552 562

+ –
power supply 1 2 3 4
(2)
(3)
0V ET 44 interface (1) 4 RD–
5 TD– Sub D9
(3) S1 (4) S2 (4) connector
8 RD+
24V 9 TD+ (5)
(1) Communication interface for RS485 - 9600 baud
network.
(2) Power supply for m option and ET44 interface
(AD module).
1 3 2 1 3 2
(3) Provided connectors.
(4) Remote controlled relay output (10 A, 220 V AC).
(5) JBUS, RS485, 9600 baud network. (3)

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wiring diagrams
STR 68 U
with options m01 to m31 (cont.)
power supply connection
E30724

E30725
T2 T1 T21 T22

module P

1 3 2 1 3 2
H1 H2 H3 H4
4 RD–
r– 5 TD– Sub D 9
S1 S2
r+ 4 8 RD+ connector
e– 3 9 TD+ (6) H1 H2
ET 44
e+ 2
1 BAT

H4 H3
processing M17 (4)
unit to
M31 e+e–r+ r–

Sub D 9
connector

(1)
Sub D 15 (1) Provided cable: length 1.5 m (connected to
connector chassis).
(2) Available supply sources:
module P 24-48 V DC, 125 V DC, 100-240 V AC.
F1 F2 F12 F11 512 522 (3) Backup power for trip unit information with BAT
N L1 L2 L3
(7) (7) (7) module (remove jumpers).
CN1 CN2 H1 H2 H3 H4 (4) Provided cable.
(5) (5) Voltage connection (load side shown, line side
(3)
+ – also available). 3 or 4 poles available.
power supply (6) JBUS, RS 485-9600 baud network.
(2) (7) MR6 module wiring.

power supply for control All the protection functions of the control unit To ensure proper isolation of the circuits,
are powered by current sensors built into the two separate power supplies are required.
units and complementary circuit breaker. They can be implemented as follows:
functions However power must be supplied: c for terminals F1 and F2:
c to terminals F1 and F2 for the indication v by direct supply of AC current (specify the
and display functions: required voltage when ordering: 100, 220,
v if the device has a low 3-phase load (less 380 V 50/60 Hz),
than 20% of the rated current) or a single- v or by an AD module, with or without BAT
phase load, (1 AD for each STR68),
v if display and indications are required v or by direct supply of 24 V DC current (5
when the circuit breaker is off; W, Class 2 insulation, < 10% ripple);
c to terminals F11 and F12 for the M c for terminals F11 and F12:
modules. v by another AD module (1 AD for each
STR68, in addition to the modules supplying
terminals F1 and F2),
v or by direct supply of 24 V DC current,
isolated from the circuit supplying terminals
F1 and F2 (5 W, Class 2 insulation, < 10%
ripple).

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 control unit STR 68 without power module
AC supply without indicators maintained after tripping
E30727

E30728
control M01 to M16 module control M17 to M31 module
unit option MR6 unit option ET 44

F1 F2 F11 F12 F1 F2 F11 F12 0V 24V

- + - +
module module
AD AD

110 - 220 - 380 V 50/60 Hz 110 - 220 - 380 V 50/60 Hz

AC supply with indicators maintained after tripping

DC supply with or without indicators maintained after tripping
E30730
E30729

control M01 to M16 module control M17 to M31 module

unit option MR6 unit option ET44

F1 F2 F11 F12 F1 F2 F11 F12 0V 24V

- +
module module module module
BAT BAT BAT BAT
- + - + - + - +
module module module module
AD AD AD AD

110 - 220 - 380 V 50/60 Hz 110 - 220 - 380 V 50/60 Hz

24/30 - 48/60 - 110/125 V CC 24/30 - 48/60 - 110/125 V CC

STR 68 control unit with power module

AC or DC supply with or without indicators maintained after tripping
E30731

E30732

control M17 to M31 module control M01 to M16 module

unit option MR6 unit option MR6

F1 F2 F11 F12 F1 F2 F11 F12

module module
BAT P
module module
BAT P
Cn1+ Cn2-
Cn1+ Cn2-

100/240 V 50/60 Hz 100/240 V 50/60 Hz

24/28 - 125 V CC 24/28 - 125 V CC

Note: the battery module (BAT) provides

back up power to the indicators on the trip
unit front face to maintain indications after
tripping. It can be omitted if the auxiliary
supply is reliable.

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automatic source-changeover systems
controller option

source-changeover system with 2 circuit breakers possible states

"Normal" 0 1 0
"Replacement" 0 0 1
"NORMAL" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "REPLACEMENT" BREAKER AUXILIARIES
E33081

N R

(1)
N
WH
GN
RD

BK

VT

(3) IVE
(1)
R
314
312

WH
GN
RD
252
254
262

BK

VT
C2

A4

B4
12
14

82
84

(3)
314
312

252
254
262
C2

A4

B4
CE
12
14

82
84
XF CE
M
MX
QN OF XF M
SDE MX
QR OF

SDE
CH
PF

CH
PF
251
81
11

A1

B1
C1
311

251
81
11

A1

B1
C1

(3) (2)
311
GY
BN
YE

(3) (2)
GY
BN
YE

QN: Masterpact on «Normal» source OF: auxiliary changeover switch c diagram shown with circuits de-
QR: Masterpact on «Replacement» source SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication switch energised, breakers open and in
IVE: electrical interlocking and terminal CH: «springs charged» switch «connected» position, springs charged and
block unit PF: «ready to close» contact (closing relays in released position.
M: motor mechanism possible if device is open, unlocked
XF: closing release and operating mechanism charged). (1) Factory wiring, cannot be modified.
MX: shunt release
CE: connected position switch

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E33075

N R
controller UA
load shedding and genset
management

E33076
1 3 5 1 3 5 UA load genset
shedding startup
Q1 Q2

2 4 6 2 4 6
23 22 27 26 28 30 29 31
Q5 ACP

load genset
24 N O L 9 10 R E 25 shedding startup
Q3
load reconnection genset shutdown

BatiBUS option

E33077
24 N O L R E 25
BatiBUS BatiBUS
loop loop
23 22

controller status
indication + – 0V 24V
BA/UA
17 18 20

24V 0V – +
21

UR 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 9 8 7 6 5

voluntary transfer contact UA

command (e.j. for
energy management)

11 12 13 14 15 16

N
IVE
R

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Q1 : circuit breaker supplying and c diagram shown with circuits de-energised, Tests on "Normal" and "Replacement"
protecting the automatic control all devices open and relays in the released voltages
circuits for the "Normal" source position. BA:
Q2 : circuit breaker supplying and c single-phase check for UN and UR:
protecting the automatic control v tested across terminals 1 and 5 of circuit
circuits for the "Replacement" breakers Q1 and Q2.
source
UA:
Q3 : protection circuit breaker
c three-phase check for UN:
Q5 : protection circuit breaker
IVE : electrical interlocking and terminal v tested across terminals 1, 3 and 5 of
block unit circuit breaker Q1,
ACP : auxiliaries control plate v selection switch A of controller set to 1;
c single-phase check for UN :
BA/UA : controller
v tested across terminals 1 and 5 of circuit
breaker Q1,
v selection switch A of controller set to 0.

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automatic source-changeover systems
controller option (cont.)

BA operation
E27121

I
UN or KT
O
I
UR
O
I
KR
O

I
QN
O
I
QR
O
T1 T2
500 ms 250 ms 500 ms 250 ms
0,1…30 s 0,1…240 s

UA operation

UN or KT I
E30189

O
I
UR
O
I
KR
O
I
KG
O

SH I
O
QN I
O
QR I
O
T1 T3 T2 T4 T5
0,1...30s 120-180s 0,5...30s 10...240s 0,5...30s 60...600s

Inputs If UR is not in I state when the transfer order Legend

UN : normal-source voltage (KT or UN) is given, transfer is not carried c O position: circuit open
UR : replacement-source voltage out. c I position: circuit closed
KT : forced operation on replacement- If KR is not in I state when the transfer order c : no effect O or I.
source control signal (KT or UN) is given, transfer takes place
KR : additional check before transfer. only once KR has changed to I state.
Outputs
KG : engine-generator set control signal
SH : load-shedding control signal
QN : normal-source Masterpact
QR : replacement-source Masterpact.

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wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems
2 circuit breakers - electrical interlocking (685363)

Version represented: With lockout after a The indication circuits, represented on the possible states
fault. diagram by broken lines, are optional. "Normal" 0 1 0
If lockout after a fault is not required, contact Accessories such as voltage relays,
"Replacement" 0 0 1
PF of the «Normal» breaker must be indicating lights and fuses are not supplied
connected directly in series with auxiliary with the circuit breaker.
switch OF of the «Replacement» breaker
and vice versa, without passing through the
switch SDE.
E33088

"NORMAL" BREAKER AUXILIARIES CONTROL PRINCIPLE "REPLACEMENT" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

N R CN1 control
voltage
CN2

F1 (1) F2 (1)

D
to B
to A
C
to C

RTs
fault closed fault closed
RTn

open open

F3 (1) F4 (1)
314

312

252
254

262
C2
A4

B4
82
84

22
24

(2)
12
14

314

312

252
254

262
C2
A4

B4
82
84

22
24
(2)
12
14

CE

XF CE

M
MX XF
QN OF OF M
MX
SDE QR OF OF

CH
SDE
PF
CH
PF
81

21

B1
11

A1

251
C1
311

81

21

B1
11

A1

251
C1
311

B
A

QN: Masterpact on «Normal» source M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
QR: Masterpact on «Replacement» source XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) MX: shunt release springs charged and relays in released
F1, F2, F3, F4: protective fuses 2 A CE: «connected» position switch position.
Rts: «Replacement» source voltage relay OF: auxiliary changeover switch
(minimum time delay 250 ms) SDE:overcurrent fault-trip indication switch (1) The fuses clear faults occurring on the
Rtn: «Normal» source voltage relay CH: «springs charged» switch indication circuits without disturbing the
(minimum time delay 250 ms) PF: «ready to close» contact (closing operation of the source-changeover system.
possible if device is open, unlocked (2) Terminal 84 does not exist on control
and operating mechanism charged). units STR58 with options Z and/or C or
STR68UM/UTM; in this case there is
discrimination between the indications.

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wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
2 circuit breakers - automatic control with generator set (688784)

Version represented: c with auxiliary source; possible states

c with generator set; c with MN undervoltage release.
"Normal" 0 1 0
c with lockout after a fault (SDE wiring):
"Replacement" 0 0 1
v inoperative with automatic reset option,
v if lockout after a fault is not required, the
SDE must be shorted on both breakers;

"NORMAL" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "REPLACEMENT" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

E33089

N R
genset startup signal
G auxiliary
source

unvoltage relay D

U=0

to B
genset fault
contact C

OFF N
AUTO
STANDBY

Fu

RTn2

RX3
Fu RTn1

RX1
RX2
324
322
314

312

252
254
262
D1
A4

B4
82
84

12
14
22
24

324
322
314

312

252
254
262
D1
A4

B4
82
84

12
14
22
24

CE CE

XF CE CE

M
MN XF
QN OF OF M
MN
SDE QR OF OF

CH
SDE
PF
CH
PF
251
81

21

B1
11

A1
D4
321

311

251
81

21

B1
11

A1
D4
321

311

QN: Masterpact on «Normal» source M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
QR: Masterpact on «Replacement» XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
source MN: undervoltage release springs charged and relays in released
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) CE: «connected» position switch position.
C: 4-position switch OF: auxiliary changeover switch
FU: fuses SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication switch Note: All indicating signals by O, F and OF
Rtn1: voltage relay with 0.1 to 30 s time CH: «springs charged» switch auxiliary switches should be protected by
delay PF: «ready to close» contact (closing fuses that discriminate with respect to the
Rtn2: voltage relay with 10 to 180 s time possible if device is open, unlocked protection devices on the automatic control
delay and operating mechanism charged). circuits to avoid disturbing the operation of
RX1: relay with 0.25 s time delay the source-changeover system.
RX2: relay with 0.25 s time delay
RX3: relay

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wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
2 circuit breakers - automatic control with permanent
"Replacement" source (688942)
Version represented: c with auxiliary source; possible states
c with permanent «Replacement» source; c with MN undervoltage release. "Normal" 0 1 0
c with lockout after a fault (SDE wiring):
"Replacement" 0 0 1
v inoperative with automatic reset option,
v if lockout after a fault is not required, the
SDE must be shorted;
E33090

"NORMAL" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "REPLACEMENT" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

N R
auxiliary
source

to B

OFF N
STANDBY AUTO
Fu

RTn2

Fu RTn1

Fu

RTn3
RX1
Fu
RX2
324
322
314

312

252
254
262
D1
A4

B4
82
84

12
14
22
24

324
322
314

312

252
254
262
D1
A4

B4
82
84

12
14
22
24

CE CE

XF CE CE

M
MN XF
QN OF OF M
MN
SDE QR OF OF

CH
SDE
PF
CH
PF
251
81

21

B1
11

A1
D4
321

311

251
21
81

B1
11

A1
D4
321

311

QN: Masterpact on «Normal» source CE: «connected» position switch c diagram shown with circuits de-
QR: Masterpact on «Replacement» M: motor mechanism energised, breakers open and in
source XF: closing release «connected» position, springs charged and
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) MN: undervoltage release relays in released position.
C: 4-position switch OF: auxiliary changeover switch
FU: fuses SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication switch Note: All indicating signals by O, F and OF
Rtn1: voltage relay with 0.1 to 30 s time delay CH: «springs charged» switch auxiliary switches should be protected by
Rtn2: voltage relay with 10 to 180 s time PF: «ready to close» contact (closing fuses that discriminate with respect to the
delay possible if device is open, unlocked protection devices on the automatic control
Rtn3: voltage relay and operating mechanism charged). circuits to avoid disturbing the operation of
RX1: relay with 0.25 s time delay the source-changeover system.
RX2: relay with 0.25 s time delay

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wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
3 circuit breakers - automatic control with permanent "Replacement"
source and lockout after fault (685366)
Version represented: possible states
c 2 «Normal» sources + 1 «Replacement»
"Normal 1" 0 1 0 1 0
source;
"Normal 2" 0 1 0 0 1
c electrical interlocking with lockout after a
fault (SDE wiring): inoperative with "Replacement" 0 0 1 0 0
automatic reset option.
E33091

"NORMAL 1" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "NORMAL 2" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "REPLACEMENT" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

N1 N2 R

CN1
CN2

to A

t1

t2

R1 (1)

R2 (1)
314
312

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
12
14

82
84
22
24

314
312

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4

CE
12
14

82
84
22
24

314
312

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
12
14

82
84
22
24
XF CE
M
CE
MX XF
QN1 OF OF
M
XF
MX
SDE
QN2 OF OF M
MX
CH
PF SDE QR OF OF

CH SDE
PF
CH
PF
251

B1
81

21
11

A1
C1
311

251

B1
81

21
11

A1
C1
311

251

B1
81

21
11

A1
C1
311

QN1: Masterpact on «Normal1» source M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
QN2: Masterpact on «Normal2» source XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
QR: Masterpact on «Replacement» MX: shunt release springs charged and relays in released
source CE: «connected» position switch position.
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) OF: auxiliary changeover switch
t1: signal for transfer to «Normal1» and SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication switch Note: All indicating signals by O, F, OF,
«Normal2» sources (minimum time CH: «springs charged» switch SDE, PF and CH auxiliary switches should
delay 250 ms) PF: «ready to close» contact (closing be protected by fuses that discriminate with
t1: signal for transfer to «Replacement» possible if device is open, unlocked respect to the protection devices on the
source (minimum time delay 250 ms) and operating mechanism charged). automatic control circuits to avoid disturbing
R1/R2:external relays for interlocking of the operation of the source-changeover
SDE auxiliary switches (equipped system.
with 2 contacts O).
(1) The two relays are not supplied with the
circuit breakers.

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 Masterpact: connection
wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
3 circuit breakers - automatic control with permanent
"Replacement" source and without lockout after fault (688183)
Version represented: possible states
c 2 «Normal» sources + 1 «Replacement»
"Normal 1" 0 1 0 1 0
source;
c electrical interlocking without lockout after "Normal 2" 0 1 0 0 1
a fault. "Replacement" 0 0 1 0 0
E33092

"NORMAL 1" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "NORMAL 2" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "REPLACEMENT" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

N1 N2 R

CN1
CN2

to A

t1

t2
314
312

252
254

262
C2

A4

B4
12
14
22
24

314
312

252
254

262
C2

A4

B4
12
14
22
24

CE
314
312

252
254

262
C2

A4

B4
12
14
22
24
XF CE

M
MX XF CE
QN1 OF OF
M
MX XF
QN2 OF OF M
CH MX
PF QR OF OF

CH
PF
CH
PF
251

B1
21
11

A1
C1
311

251

B1
21
11

A1
C1
311

251

B1
21
11

A1
C1
311

QN1: Masterpact on «Normal1» source M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
QN2: Masterpact on «Normal2» source XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
QR: Masterpact on «Replacement» source MX: shunt release springs charged and relays in released
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) CE: «connected» position switch position.
t1: signal for transfer to «Normal1» and OF: auxiliary changeover switch
«Normal2» sources (minimum time SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication switch Note: All indicating signals by O, F, OF,
delay 250 ms) CH: «springs charged» switch SDE, PF and CH auxiliary switches should
t2: signal for transfer to «Replacement» PF: «ready to close» contact (closing be protected by fuses that discriminate with
source (minimum time delay 250 ms) possible if device is open, unlocked respect to the protection devices on the
and operating mechanism charged). automatic control circuits to avoid disturbing
the operation of the source-changeover
system.

Merlin Gerin 83
 Masterpact: connection
wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
3 circuit breakers - automatic control with generator set and
lockout after fault (689642)
Version represented: possible states
c 2 sources + generator set;
"Normal 1" 0 1 0 1 0
c electrical interlocking with lockout after
"Normal 2" 0 1 0 0 1
a fault: inoperative with automatic reset
option; "Replacement" 0 0 1 0 0
c with auxiliary source;
c with MN undervoltage release;
c with choice of sources.
E33093

"NORMAL 1" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "NORMAL 2" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "REPLACEMENT" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

N1 N2 R auxiliary
genset startup signal source

G D

undervoltage relay
U=0 to B
C
genset fault
contact OFF N
R AUTO

Fu CMa

Fu

Fu

N1-2
N1 N2
RTn2

RTn3

Fu RX3
RTn1

RX2

RX1
R1

R2
334
332
324
322
314
312

252
254
262
D4
A4

B4
82
84
12
14
22
24

334
332
324
322
314
312

252
254
262
D4
A4

B4
82
84
12
14
22
24

CE CE CE
324
322
314
312

252
254
262
D4
A4

B4
82
84
12
14
22
24

XF CE CE CE
M
MN
QN1 OF OF XF CE CE
M
SDE MN
QN2 OF OF XF
M
SDE MN
CH
PF QR OF OF

CH SDE
PF
CH
PF
251
81

21
11

A1

B1
D1
311
331

321

251

B1
81

21
11

A1
D1
311
331

321

251

B1
81

21
11

A1
D1
311
321

QN1: Masterpact on «Normal1» source M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
QN2: Masterpact on «Normal2» source XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
QR: Masterpact on «Replacement» MN: undervoltage release springs charged and relays in released
source CE: «connected» position switch position.
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) OF: auxiliary changeover switch
C: operation selection switch SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication Note: All indicating signals by O, F, OF,
Cma: source selection switch switch SDE, PF and CH auxiliary switches should
FU: fuses CH: «springs charged» switch be protected by fuses that discriminate with
Rtn1: voltage relay with 0.1 to 30 s time PF: «ready to close» contact (closing respect to the protection devices on the
delay possible if device is open, unlocked automatic control circuits to avoid disturbing
Rtn2: voltage relay with 10 to 180 s time and operating mechanism charged). the operation of the source-changeover
delay system.
Rtn3: voltage relay
RX1: relay with 0.25 s time delay The two relays and selection switches are
RX2: relay with 0.25 s time delay not supplied with the circuit breakers.
RX3: relay
R1/R2: external relays for interlocking of
SDE auxiliary switches (equipped
with 2 contacts O).

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 Masterpact: connection
wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
3 circuit breakers - automatic control with generator set and
without lockout after fault (689644)
Version represented: possible states
c 2 sources + generator set; "Normal 1" 0 1 0 1 0
c electrical interlocking with lockout after a
fault: inoperative with automatic reset "Normal 2" 0 1 0 0 1
option; "replacement" 0 0 1 0 0
c with auxiliary source;
c with MN undervoltage release;
c with choice of sources.
E33094

"NORMAL 1" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "NORMAL 2" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "REPLACEMENT" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

N1 N2 R auxiliary
genset startup signal source

G D

undervoltage relay
U=0 to B
C
genset fault
contact OFF N
R AUTO

Fu CMa

Fu

Fu

N1-2
N1 N2
RTn2

RTn3

Fu RX3
RTn1

RX2

RX1
R1

R2
324
322
314
312

252
254
262
D4
A4

B4
82
84
12
14
22
24

324
322
314
312

252
254
262
D4
A4

B4
82
84
12
14
22
24

CE CE
324
322
314
312

252
254
262
D4
A4

B4
82
84
12
14
22
24
XF CE CE
M
MN
QN1 OF OF XF CE CE
M
SDE MN
QN2 OF OF XF
M
SDE MN
CH
PF QR OF OF

CH SDE
PF
CH
PF
251
81

21
11

A1

B1
D1
321

311

251

B1
81

21
11

A1
D1
321

311

251

B1
81

21
11

A1
D1
311
321

QN1: Masterpact on «Normal1» source M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
QN2: Masterpact on «Normal2» source XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
QR: Masterpact on «Replacement» MN: undervoltage release springs charged and relays in released
source CE: «connected» position switch position.
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) OF: auxiliary changeover switch
C: operation selection switch SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication Note: All indicating signals by O, F, OF,
Cma: source selection switch switch SDE, PF and CH auxiliary switches should
FU: fuses CH: «springs charged» switch be protected by fuses that discriminate with
Rtn1: voltage relay with 0.1 to 30 s time PF: «ready to close» contact (closing respect to the protection devices on the
delay possible if device is open, unlocked automatic control circuits to avoid disturbing
Rtn2: voltage relay with 10 to 180 s time and operating mechanism charged). the operation of the source-changeover
delay system.
Rtn3: voltage relay
RX1: relay with 0.25 s time delay The relays and selection switches are not
RX2: relay with 0.25 s time delay supplied with the circuit breakers.
RX3: relay

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 Masterpact: connection
wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
electrical interlocking - 3 sources / 1 circuit breaker closed and
lockout after fault (688188)
Version represented: possible states
c 3 sources, 1 circuit breaker closed; source 1 0 1 0 0
c electrical interlocking with lockout after a
source 2 0 0 1 0
fault (SDE wiring).
source 3 0 0 0 1
E33095

"SOURCE 1" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "SOURCE 2" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "SOURCE 3" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

S1 S2 S3 CN1
CN2

to A

t1

t2

t3

R1

R2

R3
314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
12
14
22
24

82
84
32
34

314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
12
14
22
24

82
84
32
34

CE CE
314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
12
14
22
24

82
84
32
34
XF CE CE

M
MX XF CE CE
Q1 OF OF OF M
MX XF
SDE
Q2 OF OF OF M
CH MX
SDE OF
PF Q3 OF OF
CH
SDE
PF
CH
PF
251
21

81

31

C1
11

A1

B1
311

321

251

B1
21

81

31

C1
11

A1
311

321

251

B1
21

81

31

C1
11

A1
321
311

Q1: Masterpact on source 1 M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
Q2: Masterpact on source 2 XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
Q3: Masterpact on source 3 MX: shunt release springs charged and relays in released
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) CE: «connected» position switch position.
t1: signal for transfer to source 1 OF: auxiliary changeover switch
(minimum time delay 250 ms) SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication Note: All indicating signals by O, F, OF,
t2: signal for transfer to source 2 switch SDE, PF and CH auxiliary switches should
(minimum time delay 250 ms) CH: «springs charged» switch be protected by fuses that discriminate with
t3: signal for transfer to source 3 PF: «ready to close» contact (closing respect to the protection devices on the
(minimum time delay 250 ms) possible if device is open, unlocked automatic control circuits to avoid disturbing
R1,R2,R3: external relays for interlocking of and operating mechanism charged). the operation of the source-changeover
SDE auxiliary switches. system.

The relays are not supplied with the circuit

breakers.

86 Merlin Gerin
 Masterpact: connection
wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
electrical interlocking - 3 sources / 1 circuit breaker closed and
without lockout after fault (688187)
Version represented: possible states
c 3 sources, 1 circuit breaker closed; source 1 0 1 0 0
c electrical interlocking without lockout after
source 2 0 0 1 0
a fault.
source 3 0 0 0 1
E33096

"SOURCE 1" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "SOURCE 2" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "SOURCE 3" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

S1 S2 S3 CN1
CN2

to A

t1

t2

t3
314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2

A4

B4
12
14
22
24
32
34

314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2

A4

B4
12
14
22
24
32
34

CE

314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2

A4

B4
12
14
22
24

32
34
XF CE

M
MX XF CE

Q1 OF OF OF M
MX XF
Q2 OF OF OF M
CH MX
PF Q3 OF OF OF
CH
PF
CH
PF
251
21

31

C1
11

A1

B1
311

321

251
21

31

C1
11

A1

B1
311

321

251
21

31

C1
11

A1

B1
311

321

Q1: Masterpact on source 1 M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
Q2: Masterpact on source 2 XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
Q3: Masterpact on source 3 MX: shunt release springs charged and relays in released
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) CE: «connected» position switch position.
t1: signal for transfer to source 1 OF: auxiliary changeover switch
(minimum time delay 250 ms) SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication switch Note: All indicating signals by O, F, OF,
t2: signal for transfer to source 2 CH: «springs charged» switch SDE, PF and CH auxiliary switches should
(minimum time delay 250 ms) PF: «ready to close» contact (closing be protected by fuses that discriminate with
t3: signal for transfer to source 3 possible if device is open, unlocked respect to the protection devices on the
(minimum time delay 250 ms) and operating mechanism charged). automatic control circuits to avoid disturbing
the operation of the source-changeover
system.

Merlin Gerin 87
 Masterpact: connection
wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
electrical interlocking - 2 sources + 1 coupling
and lockout after fault (688189)
Version represented: possible states
c 2 sources + 1 coupling; source 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
c 2 circuit breakers closed; source 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
c electrical interlocking with lockout after a
coupling 0 0 1 1 0 0 1
fault (SDE wiring): inoperative with
automatic reset option.
E33097

"SOURCE 1" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "COUPLING" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "SOURCE 2" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

S1 S2 CN1
CN2

to A

t1

COUPLING
t2

t3

t4

R1

R2

R3
314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
12
14
22
24

82
84
32
34

314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
12
14
22
24

82
84
32
34

CE CE
314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
12
14
22
24

82
84
32
34
XF CE CE

M
MX XF CE CE
Q1 OF OF OF M
MX XF
SDE
QC OF OF OF M
CH MX
SDE OF OF OF
PF Q2
CH
SDE
PF
CH
PF
251

B1
21

81

31
11

A1
C1
311

321

251

B1
21

81

31
11

A1
C1
311

321

251

B1
21

81

31
11

A1
C1
311

321

Q1: Masterpact on source 1 M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
QC: Masterpact used for coupling XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
Q2: Masterpact on source 2 MX: shunt release springs charged and relays in released
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) CE: «connected» position switch position.
t1: coupling signal: «source 1 failure» OF: auxiliary changeover switch
(minimum time delay 250 ms) SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication switch Note: All indicating signals by O, F, OF,
t2: coupling signal: «source 2 failure» CH: «springs charged» switch SDE, PF and CH auxiliary switches should
(minimum time delay 250 ms) PF: «ready to close» contact (closing be protected by fuses that discriminate with
t3: uncoupling signal: «source 1 possible if device is open, unlocked respect to the protection devices on the
restored» (minimum time delay 250 and operating mechanism charged). automatic control circuits to avoid disturbing
ms) the operation of the source-changeover
t4: uncoupling signal: «source 2 system.
restored» (minimum time delay 250
ms) The relays are not supplied with the circuit
R1,R2,R3: external relays for interlocking of breakers.
SDE auxiliary switches.

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 Masterpact: connection
wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
electrical interlocking - 2 sources + 1 coupling
and wihtout lockout after fault (688190)
Version represented: possible states
c 2 sources + 1 coupling; source 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
c 2 circuit breakers closed; source 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
c electrical interlocking without lockout after
coupling 0 0 1 1 0 0 1
a fault.
E33098

"SOURCE 1" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "COUPLING" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "SOURCE 2" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

S1 S2 CN1
CN2

to A

t1

COUPLING
t2

t3

t4
314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2

A4

B4
12
14
22
24
32
34

314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2

A4

B4
12
14
22
24
32
34

CE
314
312
324

322

252
254
262
C2

A4

B4
12
14
22
24
32
34
XF CE

M
MX CE
XF
Q1 OF OF OF M
MX XF

QC OF OF OF M
CH MX
PF Q2 OF OF OF
CH
PF
CH
PF
251

B1
21

31
11

A1
C1
311

321

251

B1
21

31
11

A1
C1
311

321

251

B1
21

31
11

A1
C1
311

321

Q1: Masterpact on source 1 M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
QC: Masterpact used for coupling XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
Q2: Masterpact on source 2 MX: shunt release springs charged and relays in released
D: P25M circuit breaker (2 x 10 A) CE: «connected» position switch position.
t1: coupling signal: «source 1 failure» OF: auxiliary changeover switch
(minimum time delay 250 ms) SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication switch Note: All indicating signals by O, F, OF,
t2: coupling signal: «source 2 failure» CH: «springs charged» switch SDE, PF and CH auxiliary switches should
(minimum time delay 250 ms) PF: «ready to close» contact (closing be protected by fuses that discriminate with
t3: uncoupling signal: «source 1 possible if device is open, unlocked respect to the protection devices on the
restored» (minimum time delay 250 and operating mechanism charged). automatic control circuits to avoid disturbing
ms) the operation of the source-changeover
t4: uncoupling signal: «source 2 system.
restored» (minimum time delay 250
ms)

Merlin Gerin 89
 Masterpact: connection
wiring diagrams for automatic source-changeover systems (cont.)
automatic control - 2 sources + 1 coupling
and lockout after fault (689651)
Version represented: possible states
c 2 sources + 1 coupling; source 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1
c 2 circuit breakers closed; source 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 0
c electrical interlocking with lockout after a
coupling 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
fault: inoperative with automatic reset
option.
E33099

"SOURCE 1" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "COUPLING" BREAKER AUXILIARIES "SOURCE 2" BREAKER AUXILIARIES

S1 S2

CMa
Fu

OFF
auto
permanent
RTn1

Fu RTn2

Fu
CMb
RTn3
RTn4

N1+N2
Fu

N1+C

N2+C
COUPLER RX1

Fu
RX2

Fu
RX3
324
322
314

312

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
82
84

22
24
12
14

324
322
314

312

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
82
84

22
24
12
14

CE CE
324
322
314

312

252
254
262
C2
A4

B4
82
84

22
24
12
14
XF CE CE

M
MX XF CE CE

OF OF M
MX XF
SDE
OF OF M
CH MX
SDE OF OF
PF

CH
SDE
PF
CH
PF
B1
251
81

21
11

A1
C1
321

311

251

B1
81

21
11

A1
C1
321

311

B1
251
81

21
11

A1
C1
311
321

Q1: Masterpact on source 1 M: motor mechanism c diagram shown with circuits de-energised,
QC: Masterpact used for coupling XF: closing release breakers open and in «connected» position,
Q2: Masterpact on source 2 MX: shunt release springs charged and relays in released
Cma: 3-position switch CE: «connected» position switch position.
FU: fuses OF: auxiliary changeover switch
Rtn1: voltage relay with 10 to 180 s time SDE: overcurrent fault-trip indication Note: All indicating signals by O, F, OF,
delay switch SDE, PF and CH auxiliary switches should
Rtn2: voltage relay with 0.1 to 30 s time CH: «springs charged» switch be protected by fuses that discriminate with
delay PF: «ready to close» contact (closing respect to the protection devices on the
Rtn3: voltage relay with 10 to 180 s time possible if device is open, unlocked automatic control circuits to avoid disturbing
delay and operating mechanism charged). the operation of the source-changeover
Rtn4: voltage relay with 0.1 to 30 s time system.
delay
Cmb: coupling selection switch The relays are not supplied with the circuit
RX1: relay with 0.25 s time delay breakers.
RX2: relay with 0.25 s time delay
RX3: relay with 0.25 s time delay

90 Merlin Gerin