3VA Manual Molded Case Circuit Breakers en en-US (1) D Conversion Tables
3VA Manual Molded Case Circuit Breakers en en-US (1) D Conversion Tables
3VA Manual Molded Case Circuit Breakers en en-US (1) D Conversion Tables
The U.S. units can be converted to the corresponding European/metric units using the
conversion tables listed.
Note
No liability assumed for completeness or accuracy
No liability can be assumed for the completeness or accuracy of the values listed in this
section of the manual.
Conversion of North American cross section dimensions into metric cross section dimensions
Metric cross-sections in accordance with VDE (Verband Deutscher Elektroingenieure
(Association of German Electrical Engineers)) (mm2) ↔ conductor cross-sections in
accordance with AWG (American Wire Gauge) or kcmil (Thousand Circular Mils)
1) Diameters over Solid Conductors and Cross-Sectional Area for All Solid and Stranded Conductors
Source: Standard UL 83
Other conversions
Pound (lb.)
Ounce (Oz.)
Temperature
100 degrees Centigrade (°C) 212 degrees Fahrenheit (°C)
80 °C 176 °F
60 °C 140 °F
40 °C 104 °F
20 °C 68 °F
0 °C 32 °F
Temperature
- 5 °C 23 °F
- 10 °C 14 °F
- 15 °C 5 °F
- 20 °C - 4 °F
- 25 °C - 13 °F
- 30 °C - 22 °F
AUTO
Method of remote operation of the motor operators via control cables, e.g. PLC.
Breaking capacity
The breaking capacity is the rms value of the current at a specific cos φ (power factor) and a
specific voltage which can be safely interrupted by a switching device or fuse under
prescribed conditions. The rms value of the symmetrical component applies in the case of
alternating current.
I2t characteristic
The I2t characteristic is a curve which represents the minimum or maximum values of I2t in
relation to break times as a function of the prospective current under defined operating
conditions.
I2t value
The I2t value is the thermal value of a prospective or a limited short-circuit current (let-
through current).
Let-through current
The let-through current ID is the maximum instantaneous current value during the breaking
time of a switching device or fuse. Limited short-circuit currents occur if the switching device
reduces the amplitude of the short-circuit current due to, for example, resistance, switching
delay and peak arc voltage. The let-through current of a device such as a current-limiting
fuse or a current-limiting molded case circuit breaker determines the thermal load (I2t value)
imposed on equipment connected downstream of the device (current limiting).
LOCK
Operating mode of motor operators; the operating mechanism is locked and cannot be
operated.
Making capacity
The making capacity is the value of the prospective making current which the switching
device can safely conduct at the instant of closing under prescribed conditions for a specific
circuit.
For molded case circuit breakers, the making capacity is expressed as the maximum
possible instantaneous value of the potential prospective current at the input terminals for
the specified voltage.
MANUAL
Local, manual operating mode of motor operators.
Protective characteristic
The protective characteristic is determined by the rated operational current and the setting
and tripping values of the circuit breaker.
Rated frequency
Design frequency for a switching device and reference value for other characteristics of the
device.
Rating
The rating is the power that a switching device is capable of switching at the associated
rated operational voltage in accordance with the utilization category, e.g. power contactor
utilization category AC-3:37 kW at 400 V.
Remote control
Or AUTO; method of remote operation of the motor operators via control cables, e.g. PLC.
Short circuit
Connection with a negligibly low impedance between two points of different potential in an
electric circuit. The short-circuit current is a multiple of the rated operating current. Short
circuits can cause thermal or mechanical damage to switching devices and other parts of an
electrical installation.
Short-circuit strength
This is the resistivity of a switching device in the closed state, along with its components
(e.g. releases), or a complete switchboard, to the electrodynamic and thermal stresses which
arise in the event of a short circuit.
The characteristic for the dynamic stress is the rated peak withstand current, which is the
maximum instantaneous value of the short-circuit current.
The characteristic for the thermal stress of the short-circuit current is the root-mean-square
value of the short-circuit current throughout its duration.
Tripping time
Period of time from the instant of commencement of trip command output to the moment at
which the command becomes irrevocable (timing concept for the tripping of circuit breakers).
Communication Dimension
DSP800 display, 489 MO310 motor operator, 600
ETU application areas, 488 SEO520 motor operator with stored energy
ETU protection functions, 488 operator, 602
Communications interface, 300, 468 Dimensions
Complete kit Accessories for locking, blocking and
Draw-out technology, 287 interlocking, 603
Plug-in technology, 279 Basic unit, 565
Components Communication and system integration, 619
3VA1, 47 Connection technology, 572, 577
3VA2, 48 Manual operators, 587
Compression lugs, 213 MO320 motor operator, 601
Conductive floor, 650 Plug-in and draw-out units, 584
CONNECT (draw-out version), 286 Residual current devices, 614
Connection information, 44 Test devices, 621
Connection stud, 242 DIN rail, 382
Connection stud flat, 244 DIN rail adapter, 531, 531
Connection technology Discharge, 649
Control wire tap, 269 DISCON (draw-out version), 286
Factory-assembled, 217 Display
Overview, 214 Power supply, 131
Contact system, 50 Tripped, 344, 400, 418, 431, 455
Control elements, 36 Display (ETU), 96
Control wire tap, 269 Symbols, 96
Conversion kit, 279, 288 Distributed neutral conductor, 79
Plug-in technology, 279 Door feedthrough, 304
Correction factor (derating), 632 Door interlock
Cover frame, 528 Door mounted rotary operator, 317
Labeling plate, 530 Front mounted rotary operator, 314
Tolerance compensation, 529 Door mounted rotary operator
Cubicle ground connection, 650 Door interlock, 317
Current limiting, 49 Illumination kit, 330
Current selectivity, 54 Interlocking, 327
Current sensor, 103 Locking, 325, 326
Current setting value, 75 Supplementary handle, 320
Current transformer for N conductor, 525 Tolerance compensator, 318
Cylinder lock, 365, 369 Variable depth adapter, 321
Double-break contact system, 50
Double-rotary contact system, 50
D Draw-out technology, 273, 288, 293, 300
Auxiliary circuit connector, 301
DC insulating plate, 251
Complete kit, 287
Delay time (RCD), 403, 421, 435, 458
Conversion kit, 288
Derating, 58, 111
Defined position, 286
3VA1, 628
Installation overview, 275
Correction factor, 632
Position signaling switch, 295
Switch disconnector, 639
Rear interlock, 384
Design
Residual current device, 394
3VA1, 47
Sliding clutch, 286
3VA2, 48
Variable depth adapter, 321
Digital input (EFB300), 496
Draw-out unit
Digital output (EFB300), 496
Indication of switching positions, 33
G L
G release, 76
Labeling plate (cover frame), 530
Ground-fault protection, 76, 387
Labels, 42 P
Limitation of rated operational current
Padlock device
3VA2, 641
Cylinder lock, 365
Line protection, 110
Handle, 363
Load acceptance, 102
INSTA distribution board, 364
Load management, 102
Parameter display (ETU), 100
Load shedding, 102
Partial selectivity, 55
LOCK, 341
Personnel safety, 387
Locking, 360, 360
Phase barrier, 247
Door mounted rotary operator, 325, 326
Plant monitoring, 494
Front mounted rotary operator, 324, 326
Plug-in technology, 272, 279
Rotary operator with shaft stub, 326
Auxiliary circuit connector, 301
Side wall mounted rotary operator, 325, 326
Complete kit, 279
Installation overview, 275
Rear interlock, 384
M Residual current device, 394
Magnetic trip unit with short-circuit protection, 85 Pollution degree, 58
MANUAL, 341 Position signaling switch, 295
Measured value display (ETU), 99 Possible uses, 14
Meter test (TD500), 521 Power loss
MO320, 339 3VA1, 141, 626
MO320 modes, 341 3VA2, 142, 627
Modular residual current device, 478 Power monitoring, 494
Molded case circuit breaker Power monitoring system, 494
3VA1, 17 powerconfig, 490, 491, 522
3VA2, 18 powermanager, 494
Monitoring, 429 Pre-alarm, 417, 429
Motor operator, 339, 341 Pre-alarm threshold, 460
Reset mode, 344 Protection in the case of indirect contact, 387
Mounting locations, 191
Mounting plate, 323, 382
MRCD, 393, 478, (Parameterization) R
Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity, 51
RCD310, 397
N Function overview, 414
Neutral conductor RCD320, 415
Protection, 79 Function overview, 427
Neutral conductor protection, 79 RCD510, 398
No-load switching operation, 204, 544, 553 Function overview, 414
Nut keeper kit, 233 RCD520, 415
Right-angled, 240 Function overview, 427
RCD520B, 428
Function overview, 451
O RCD820, 452
Function overview, 469
Offset compensator, 319
RCD-to-ETU connecting cable, 467, 468
Operating mode (EFB300), 501
RCR, 406, 412
Operation of molded case circuit breaker, 46
Reference point, 75
Optional installation variants, 32
Relay contact, 460
Overload protection, 75
Release
Auxiliary release, 204
TD300, 512 U
TD500 test device, 524
Ultimate selectivity value, 54
Technical Support, 10
UNBLOCK (draw-out version), 286
Terminal cover, 248
Undervoltage release, 205, 482
Extended, 249
Time-delay device, 209
Offset, 250
Universal release, 205
Plug-in and draw-out units, 305
Terminal lug, 213
Terminal plate, 323
Test
V
EFB300, 503 Variable depth adapter, 321
Free tripping (TRIP), 46 Vibration resistance, 59
Residual current device, 401, 419, 432, 456
TD300 activation and trip box, 512
TD500 test device, 519 W
TEST (draw-out version), 286
Wire connector, 222
Test mode (EFB300), 503
2 cables, 227
Test transformers (TD500), 521
3VA25, 231
Thermal memory, 75
6 cables, 229
Thermal trip unit, 85
Control wire tap, 270
Thermal-magnetic trip unit, (TMTU)
Large, 225
Threshold value, 102
Through-hole technology, 411
Time selectivity, 54
Time-delay device, 209
Z
TMTU, 70, 85 Zone selective interlocking, 54, 54, 82
400 Hz system, 179 3WL compatibility, 82
Line protection, 111 Operating principle, 83
Parameter, 112, 113, 114 ZSI (zone selective interlocking), 54, 82, 499
Trip unit type, 86
Tolerance compensation
Cover frame, 529
Tolerance compensator, 318
TRANS (TD500), 522
Transport, 649
Trip alarm switch
RCD310/RCD510, 405
RCD320/RCD520, 423
RCD520B, 441
RCD820, 460
TAS, 199
TRIP INDICATOR, 423, 441, 460
Trip parameters setting, 74
Trip test (TD300), 512
Trip unit, 70
Trip unit type, 86
Tripping characteristic, 72
Tripping characteristic (RCD520B), 434
Type of protection, 68