Low Voltage Products

Masterpact NW08-63 IEC

User manual
User manual for circuit breakers
Masterpact NW08-63 IEC

Discovering Masterpact 2
Using Masterpact 8
Understanding the controls and indications 8
Charging the circuit breaker 9
Closing the circuit breaker 10
Opening the circuit breaker 11
Resetting after a fault trip 12
Locking the controls 13
Using the Masterpact drawout chassis 16
Identifying the circuit breaker positions 16
Racking 17
Matching a Masterpact circuit breaker with its chassis 19
Locking the switchboard door 20
Locking the circuit breaker in position 21
Locking the safety shutters 24
Identifying the electrical auxiliaries 26
Identification of the connection terminals 26
Electrical diagrams 27
Operation 29
Discovering Masterpact's accessories 30
Micrologic control units 30
Indication contacts 31
Auxiliaries for remote operation 33
Device mechanical accessories 35
Chassis mechanical accessories 37
Inspecting and testing before use 40
Initial test 40
What to do when the circuit breaker trips 41
Maintaining Masterpact performance 42
Recommended maintenance program 42
Maintenance operations 43
Ordering replacement parts 45
Troubleshooting and solutions 46
Checking Masterpact operating conditions 48

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 Discovering Masterpact

The Masterpact NW range of circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors

E46004A

offer current ratings from 800 A to 6300 A.

Five different performance levels are available:
b N1: standard with total discrimination
b H1: high performance with total discrimination
b H2: a compromise between current limiting and discrimination
b H3: high breaking capacity and discrimination, without current limiting
b L1: high level of current limiting, with some discrimination.

E60350A
Icu kA at 415 V
Ics = 100% Icu
150
L1 H3
H2
100

H1
65

42

N1

800 1000 1200 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6300

Rating plate
E51288A

E60036A

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Discovering Masterpact

Masterpact circuit breakers are available in drawout and fixed versions.

The drawout version is mounted on a chassis and the fixed version is installed
using fixing brackets

Drawout version

E51205C

Fixed version
E51289C

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 Chassis
E60037A

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 Discovering Masterpact

Circuit breaker / switch-disconnector

E60038A

Arc chute

MX/2 opening release or

MN undervoltage release MX/1 opening release

Terminal block for the ON/OFF

Terminal block for indication contacts
the control auxiliaries
2 Blocks of 4 additional OF
Terminal block for "ON/OFF" contacts or EF combined
the control unit and "connected/closed" contacts
the SDE contact(s)
Block of 4 OF "ON/OFF"
indication contacts

Carrying grip XF closing release

PF "ready to close"
contact
Operating-mechanism
charging handle
SDE/2 "fault-trip"
indication contact
MCH gear motor for
or Res electrical
electrical charging of
remote reset
the operating mechanism

SDE/1 "fault-trip"
indication contact
Closing pushbutton

Opening pushbutton
Control unit

Operation counter

BPFE electrical closing pushbutton

Locking by padlocks

Keylocking kit

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 Front
E60039A

Locking by padlock
or lead-seal cover
for pushbuttons

ET
RES

Trip indication button

used to reset before closing

Rating plate
"Springs charged"
and "Ready to close"
indicator
Indicator for position
of the main contacts

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 Using Masterpact Understanding the controls
and indications
E51320B

Circuit breaker open Circuit breaker closed

and discharged and discharged

E51210A
E51207A
I ON
I ON
Push Push

O OFF
O OFF
Push Push

T
RESE

Test

Circuit breaker open, Circuit breaker closed,

charged and not "ready to charged and not "ready to
close" close"
E51206A

E51211
I ON
I ON
Push Push

O OFF
O OFF
Push Push

Circuit breaker open, charged

and "ready to close"
E51209A

I ON
Push

O OFF
Push

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 Charging the circuit breaker

The charge status is indicated as follows. The springs in the circuit breaker operating mechanism must be charged to store
the energy required to close the main contacts. The springs may be charged
manually using the charging handle or the optional MCH gear motor.
E60370A

Manual charging: Automatic charging:

I ON
Pull the handle down If the MCH gear motor is
Push
seven times until you installed, the spring is
O OFF hear a "clack". automatically recharged
Push
after each closing.

E51213A

E51290A
or

Test

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 Using Masterpact Closing the circuit breaker

Device "ready to close" Closing conditions

E51291A

Closing (i.e. turning the circuit ON) is possible only if the circuit breaker is
"ready to close".
The prerequisites are the following:
b device open (OFF)
Device not "ready to close" b springs charged
b no opening order present.
E51292A

If the circuit breaker is not "ready to close" when the order is given, stop the order
and start again when the circuit breaker is "ready to close".

Closing the circuit breaker

Locally (mechanical)
Press the mechanical ON pushbutton.
E51216A

E51214A

Pus

O OFF
Push

Locally (electrical)

BPFE XF Press the electrical closing

pushbutton. By adding an
XF closing release, the
E51294A
E51215A

circuit breaker can be closed

remotely.

Remotely

XF When connected to a remote control panel, the XF

closing release (0.85 to 1.1 Un) can be used to close
E51293A

E51294A

the circuit breaker remotely.

Enabling or disabling the anti-pumping function

The purpose of the mechanical anti-pumping function is to ensure that a circuit
breaker receiving simultaneous opening and closing orders does not open and
close indefinitely.
If there is a continuous closing order, after opening the circuit breaker remains
open until the closing order is discontinued. A new closing order then closes the
circuit breaker. This function can be disabled by wiring the closing release in series
with the PF "ready to close" contact.

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 Opening the circuit breaker

Locally
Press the OFF pushbutton.
E51216A

E51217A
I ON
Push

Push
E51293A

Remotely
Use one of the following solutions:
b one or two MX opening releases (MX1 and MX2, 0.7 to 1.1 Un)
b one MN undervoltage release (0.35 to 0.7 Un)
b one MN undervoltage release (0.35 to 0.7 Un) with a delay unit (R or Rr).

When connected to a remote control panel, these releases can be used to open
the circuit breaker remotely.

MX1, MX2, MN Delay unit

E51296A
E51294

6
3 4 5
1 2

S
3 6
1
0.5
MN 1.5
3 MN
UVR r de R
dateu UV
Retardelay for
30 V Time
100/1C
AC/D
10 12

2 3
1

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 Using Masterpact Resetting after a fault trip

The circuit breaker signals a fault by:

b a mechanical indicator on the front panel
b one or two SDE "fault-trip" indication contacts (SDE/2 is optional).

Locally
If the circuit breaker is not equipped with the automatic reset option,
reset it manually.
E51216A

E51297B

ET
RES
E51293A

Remotely
Use the Res electrical remote reset option (not compatible with an SDE/2).
E51298B

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 Locking the controls
Disabling circuit-breaker
local closing and opening

Pushbutton locking using a padlock

(shackle diameter 5 to 8 mm), a lead seal or screws.

Padlock Lead seal Screws

E51300B

E51301B

E51337A
E51283A

Locking
Close the covers. Insert the padlock
shackle, lead seal
Test or screws.
E51302B

E51303B
O I
Push OFF Push ON

Unlocking
Remove the padlock, Lift the covers and swing The pushbuttons
lead seal or screws. them down. are no longer locked.
E51303B

E51304B

E51305B

O I
Push OFF Push ON

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Using Masterpact Locking the controls
Disabling local and remote closing

Combination of locking systems

To disable circuit-breaker closing using the pushbuttons or remotely,
use as needed:
b a padlock
b one or two keylocks
b a combination of the two locking systems.

Install a padlock (maximum shackle diameter 5 to 8 mm)

Locking
Open the circuit breaker. Pull out the tab. Insert the padlock
shackle.

E51306A

E51307A
E51217A

I ON
Push

Push

Check
The controls are inoperative.
E51218A

I ON
Pus Push

O OFF
Push Push

Unlocking
Remove the padlock.
E51308A

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 Locking the controls with one or two keylocks

Locking
Open the circuit breaker. Turn the key(s). Remove the key(s).

E51217A

E51311A
E51310A
I ON
Push

Push

Check
The controls are inoperative.
E51218A

I ON
Pus Push

O OFF
Push Push

Unlocking
Insert the key(s). Turn the key(s). The key(s) cannot be
removed.
E51312A

E51313A

E51319A

Four types of keylocks are available.

RONIS PROFALUX CASTELL

E51269A

E51271A
E51270A

KIRK
E51272A

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Using the Masterpact Identifying the circuit breaker
drawout chassis positions

The indicator on the front signals the position of the circuit breaker in the chassis.

E51222A

Test

Test

b "connected" position
E51219A

E51314A
Test

b "test" position
E51220A

E51315A

Test

26 mm

b "disconnected" position
E51221A

E51316A

Test

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 Racking

These operations require that all chassis- Prerequisites

locking functions be disabled To connect and disconnect Masterpact, the crank must be used. The locking
(see page 21). systems, padlocks and the racking interlock all inhibit use of the crank.

Withdrawing the circuit breaker from the "connected"

to "test" position, then to "disconnected" position
The circuit breaker is in "connected" position.

DB110368

The circuit breaker is in "test" position.

The circuit breaker is in Remove the crank or continue to
"test" position. "disconnected" position.

The circuit breaker is in "disconnected" position.

Caution. The right-hand rail cannot be

Removing the rails
removed if the crank has not been removed
or if the circuit breaker is not fully Press the release tabs To put the rails back in, press the
disconnected. and pull the rails out. release tabs and push the rails in.
E51224B

E51226B

Test
Test

2 3

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Using the Masterpact Racking
drawout chassis

For complete information on Masterpact Inserting Masterpact

handling and mounting, see the installation Position the circuit breaker on the rails. Open the circuit breaker
manual(s). Check that it rests on all four supports. (in any case, it opens
automatically during
connection).
Before mounting the circuit breaker,

E51227A

E51217A
make sure it matches the chassis.
I ON
Push

Push

Test

Push the circuit breaker into the chassis, taking care not to push on the control unit.
E51228B

If you cannot insert the circuit breaker

in the chassis, check that the mismatch
protection on the chassis corresponds
to that on the circuit breaker.

Racking the circuit breaker from the "disconnected" to "test"

position, then to "connected" position
The device is in "disconnected" position
DB110369

The device is in "test" position.

Remove the crank or continue
to "connected" position.
The device is in "test" position.

The device is in "connected" position.

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 Matching a Masterpact
circuit breaker with its chassis

To set up a mismatch-prevention
combination for the circuit breaker and
the chassis, see the mismatch-prevention
installation manual.
The mismatch protection ensures that a circuit breaker is installed only in a chassis
with compatible characteristics.
The possible combinations are listed below.

E51317B

A
B
2 1
C
D 3
E 4
F 5
G 6
7

ABCD 567 BCDE 167

ABCE 467 BCDF 157
ABCF 457 BCDG 147
ABCG 456 BCEF 146
ABDE 367 BCEG 137
ABDF 357 BDEF 136
ABDG 356 BDEG 135
ABEF 347 BDFG 134
ABEG 346 CDEF 127
ABFG 345 CDEG 126
ACDE 267 CEFG 124
ACDF 257 DEFG 123
ACDG 256
ACEF 247
ACEG 246
ACFG 245
ADEF 237
ADEG 236
ADFG 235
AEFG 234

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Using the Masterpact Locking the switchboard door
drawout chassis

The locking device is installed on the left or right-hand side of the chassis:
b when the circuit breaker is in "connected" or "test" position, the latch is lowered
and the door is locked
b when the circuit breaker is in "disconnected" position, the latch is raised
and the door is unlocked.

E51231B

Test

Disabling door opening

Close the door. Put the Masterpact in The door is locked.
"test" or "connected"
position.
E51233A
E51232A

E51235A

Test

Enabling door opening

Put the Masterpact in The door is unlocked.

"disconnected" position.
E51236A
E51234A

Test

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 Locking the circuit breaker
in position

Padlocks and keylocks Combination of locking systems

may be used together. To disable local or remote opening or closing of the circuit breaker, use as needed:
b one to three padlocks
b one or two keylocks
b a combination of the two locking systems.

Disabling connection when the circuit breaker is in

"disconnected" position, using one to three padlocks
(maximum shackle diameter 5 to 8 mm)

Locking
Circuit breaker in "disconnected" Pull out the tab.
E51237A
position.

E51238A
Test

Test

Test

Insert the shackle (max. diameter The crank cannot be inserted.

5 to 8 mm) of the padlock(s).
E51239A

E51240A
Test

Unlocking.
Remove the padlock(s). Release the tab.
E51241A

E51242A

Test

Test

The crank can be inserted.

E51243B

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Using the Masterpact Locking the circuit breaker
drawout chassis in position

Padlocks and keylocks may be used together. Disabling connection when the circuit breaker is in
"disconnected" position, using one or two keylocks.

Locking
Circuit breaker in "disconnected" Turn the key(s).
position.

E51244A
E51237A
Test

Test

Test

Remove the key(s). The crank cannot be inserted.

E51245A

E51240A
Test

Unlocking
Insert the key(s). Turn the key(s). The crank can be inserted.
E51247A

E51246A

E51243B
Test
Test

Four types of keylocks are available

RONIS PROFALUX CASTELL
E51270A

E51269A

E51271A

KIRK
E51272A

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For this operation, the circuit breaker
must be removed from the chassis.
Disabling use of the crank in all positions
It is possible to modify the padlock and keylock locking function. Instead of locking
only in "disconnected" position, it is possible to lock the circuit breaker in all
positions.
.Set the circuit breaker to "disconnected" Insert the crank.
position. Remove the circuit breaker
from the chassis.

E51237A

E51248A
Test

Test

Test

Turn the catch to the right. The circuit breaker can now be locked in all positions.
DB105858

Locking the circuit breaker when the door is open

E51285A

Test

When the door is open, the crank cannot When the door is closed, the crank
be inserted. can be inserted.
E51250A

E51251A

Test
Test

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Using the Masterpact Locking the safety shutters
drawout chassis Padlocking inside the chassis

Using the shutter locking blocks

Remove the block(s) from Position the block(s) on the guide(s).
their storage position.

E51338A

E51339A
2

Lock the block(s) using a padlock.

E51340A

¯5 ➞ ¯8 3

Four locking possibilities

Top and bottom shutters Top shutter locked,
not locked. Bottom shutter not locked.
E51341A

Top shutter not locked, Top and bottom shutters

Bottom shutter locked. locked.
E51343A

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 Padlocking or position indication on
the front

E60042A
This system offers two functions:
b padlocking of the top or bottom shutters
b indication of the position of each shutter: Top shutter closed.
v shutter open Test
Bottom shutter open.
v shutter closed.
Top shutter open.
Test
Bottom shutter closed.

Top and bottom

Test
shutters open.

Test

Top and bottom

Test
shutters closed.

Locking
Pull out the left-hand tab to lock Insert a padlock
the top shutter. (shackle 5 to 8 mm).

E51254A
E51252A

Test

Test

Pull out the right-hand tab Insert a padlock

to lock the bottom shutter. (shackle 5 to 8 mm).
E51253A

E51255A
Test Test

Pull out both tabs Insert a padlock

to lock both shutters. (shackle 5 to 8 mm).
E51345A

E51346A

Test

Test

Unlocking
Remove the padlock. Release the tab(s).
E51256A

E51257A

Test
Test

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 Identifying the electrical Identification of the connection
auxiliaries terminals
Layout of terminal blocks
E60352A

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 Electrical diagrams
Fixed and drawout devices

The diagram is shown with circuits

de-energised, all devices open, connected
and charged and relays in normal position.
Power Control unit Remote operation
DB101401

Control unit Remote operation

Com UC1 UC2 UC3 UC4 M2C / M6C SDE2 / Res SDE1 MN / MX2 MX1 XF PF MCH

E5 E6 Z5 M1 M2 M3 F2+ V3 484 / Q3 184 / K2 84 D2 / C12 C2 A2 254 B2

E3 E4 Z3 Z4 T3 T4 VN V2 474 / Q2 182 82 C3 A3 252 B3

E1 E2 Z1 Z2 T1 T2 F1 – V1 471 / Q1 181 / K1 81 D1 / C11 C1 A1 251 B1

A P H Control unit Remote operation

b b b Com: E1-E6 communication SDE2: Fault-trip indication contact

or
b b b UC1: Z1-Z5 zone selective interlocking; Res: Remote reset
Z1 = ZSI OUT SOURCE
Z2 = ZSI OUT; Z3 = ZSI IN SOURCE SDE1: Fault-trip indication contact (supplied as standard)
Z4 = ZSI IN ST (short time)
Z5 = ZSI IN GF (earth fault) MN: Undervoltage release
b b b M1 = Vigi module input (Micrologic 7) or
MX2: Shunt release
b b b UC2: T1, T2, T3, T4 = external neutral;
b b b M2, M3 = Vigi module input MX1: Shunt release (standard or communicating)
(Micrologic 7)
XF: Closing release (standard or communicating)
b b b UC3: F2+, F1– external 24 V DC
power supply PF: "Ready to close" contact
b b VN external voltage connector
MCH: Gear motor.
b b UC4: V1, V2, V3 optional external
voltage protector
Note:
b b M2C: 2 programmable contacts (internal relay);
When communicating MX or XF releases are used, the third wire
ext. 24 V DC power supply required (C3, A3) must be connected even if the communications module is
or
not installed.
b b M6C: 6 programmable contacts
(external relay); 24 V DC
power supply required
A : Digital ammeter
P : A + power meter + programmable protection
H : P + harmonics

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 Identifying the electrical Electrical diagrams
auxiliaries

Indication contacts Chassis contacts

DB101409

Indication contacts Chassis contacts

OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1 OF24 OF23 OF22 OF21 OF14 OF13 OF12 OF11 CD3 CD2 CD1 CE3 CE2 CE1 CT3 CT2 CT1

44 34 24 14 244 234 224 214 144 134 124 114 834 824 814 334 324 314 934 924 914

42 32 22 12 242 232 222 212 142 132 122 112 832 822 812 332 322 312 932 922 912

41 31 21 11 241 231 221 211 141 131 121 111 831 821 811 331 321 311 931 921 911
or or or or or or or or or or
EF24 EF23 EF22 EF21 EF14 EF13 EF12 EF11 CE6 CE5 CE4 CE9 CE8 CE7

248 238 228 218 148 138 128 118 364 354 344 394 384 374

246 236 226 216 146 136 126 116 362 352 342 392 382 372

245 235 225 215 145 135 125 115 361 351 341 391 381 371

Indication contacts Chassis contacts

OF4: ON/OFF OF 24 or ON/OFF indication contacts CD3: Disconnected CE3: Connected CT3: Test-position
OF3 indication EF 24 Combined "connected/closed" CD2 -position CE2 -position CT2 contacts
OF2 contacts indication contacts CD1 contacts CE1 contacts CT1 contacts
OF1 OF 23 or
EF 23 or or

OF 22 or CE6: Connected CE9: Connected

CE5 position CE8 position
EF 22
CE4 contacts CE7 contacts
OF 21 or
or
EF 21
CD6: Disconnected
OF 14 or CD5 position
EF 14 CD4 contacts

OF 13 or
EF 13
Key:
OF12 or Drawout device only
EF12
XXX SDE1, OF1, OF2, OF3, OF4 supplied as standard
OF11 or
Interconnected connections
EF11 (only one wire per connection point)

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 Operation

The ON/OFF indication contacts signal Circuit breaker

the status of the device main contacts.
E60363A

completely closed completely open

open closed main contacts

OF : ON/OFF (closed/open)
open closed indication changeover contacts

closed open

The carriage switches indicate Chassis

the "connected", "test" and "disconnected"
positions.
E60364A

completely disconnected

separation of the auxiliary circuits separation of the main circuits

test position completely connected

open closed open

CT: test position
closed carriage switch
closed open

closed open
CD: disconnected-position
carriage switch
open closed

open closed
CE: connected-position
open carriage switch
closed

d> 12.7 mm d> 25.4 mm

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 Discovering Masterpact's Micrologic control units
accessories

For more in-depth information, Micrologic control units

see the control-unit user manual b standard equipment, b depending on the
one per device model, control units offer
b long-time rating plug in addition:
v fault indications
E46108A

E51329A

and connection cables

not included, see below: v measurement of
Micrologic 2.0 electrical parameters
Micrologic 5.0 (current, voltage, power,
Micrologic 2.0A etc.)
Micrologic 5.0A v harmonic analysis
Micrologic 6.0A v communication.
Micrologic 7.0A
Micrologic 5.0P
Micrologic 6.0P
Micrologic 7.0P
Micrologic 5.0P
Micrologic 6.0H
Micrologic 7.0H
b connection cables:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device.

Long-time rating plugs

b standard equipment, b the plugs determine
one per control unit. the setting range for the
v 0.4 to 1 x Ir setting Long-time protection.
v 0.4 to 0.8 x Ir setting
v 0.8 to 1 x Ir setting
v Off (no long-time
protection).

M2C and M6C programmable contacts

b optional equipment, b contacts can be b M2C: 2 contacts
used with Micrologic P programmed using the (6 A-240 V)
and H control units. keypad on the control b M6C: 6 contacts
b connection cables not unit or via the COM (6A-240V).
included, see below: option. b permissible load on
v 2 M2C contacts b they indicate: each of the M6C relay
v 6 M6C contacts v the type of fault outputs:
b connection cables: v instantaneous or v 240 V AC:
v for fixed device delayed threshold 5 A where p.f = 0.7
v for drawout device. overruns. v 380 V AC:
3 A where p.f = 0.7
v 24 V DC:
8 A where L/R = 0
v 48 V DC:
1.5 A where L/R = 0
v 125 V DC:
0.4 A where L/R = 0
v 250 V DC:
0.15 A where L/R = 0
b M6C supply voltage:
24 V DC ± 5%
b M6C maximum
consumption: 100 mA

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 Indication contacts
ON/OFF indication contacts (OF)
b standard equipment:
4 OF per device.
E51331A
Additional ON/OFF indication contacts (OF)
b optional equipment,
two blocks of 4 OF
contacts per device
b connection cables not
included, see below:
one block of 4 OF
contacts
b connection cables:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device
Combined "connected/closed" contacts (EF)
b optional equipment, 8
EF contacts per device
b each contact is
mounted in place of the
connector of an
additional OF contact
b one EF contact
"Fault-trip" indication contact (SDE/1)
b standard equipment on
circuit breakers, one
SDE/1 contact per device
b not available for switch-
disconnector versions
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b OF contacts indicate b 4 changeover contacts
the position of main b rated current: 10 A
contacts b breaking capacity
b they trip when the 50/60 Hz for AC power
minimum isolation (AC12 as per 947-5-1):
distance between the v 480 V: 10 A (rms)
main contacts is reached v 600 V: 6 A (rms)
b breaking capacity
for DC power
(DC12 as per 947-5-1):
250 V: 3 A.
b OF contacts indicate b changeover contacts
the position of the main b rated current: 10 A
contacts b breaking capacity
b they trip when the 50/60 Hz for AC power
minimum isolation (AC12 as per 947-5-1):
distance between the v 480 V: 10 A (rms)
main contacts is reached v 600 V: 6 A (rms)
b breaking capacity
for DC power
(DC12 as per 947-5-1):
250 V: 3 A.
b the contact combines b changeover contacts
the "device connected" b rated current: 10 A
and the "device closed" b breaking capacity
information to produce 50/60 Hz for AC power
the "circuit closed" (AC12 as per 947-5-1):
information v 240 V: 10 A (rms)
v 380 V: 10 A (rms)
v 480 V: 10 A (rms)
v 600 V: 6 A (rms)
b breaking capacity
for DC power
(DC12 as per 947-5-1):
v 48 V: 2.5 A
v 130 V: 0.8 A
v 250 V: 0.3 A.
b the contact provides b changeover contact
a remote indication of b rated current: 10 A
device opening due to b breaking capacity
an electrical fault 50/60 Hz for AC power
(AC12 as per 947-5-1):
v 240 V: 10 A (rms)
v 380 V: 5 A (rms)
v 480 V: 5 A (rms)
v 600 V: 3 A (rms)
b breaking capacity
for DC power
(DC12 as per 947-5-1):
v 48 V: 3 A
v 125 V: 0.3 A
v 250 V: 0.15 A.
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accessories
E51298B
Additional "fault-trip" indication contact (SDE/2)
b optional equipment for
circuit breakers, one
additional SDE/2 contact
per device
b not available for switch-
disconnector versions
b not compatible with the
Res option
b connection cables not
included, see below:
one SDE/2 contact
b connection cables:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device
E51298B
Electrical reset after fault trip (Res)
b optional equipment,
one Res per device
b not compatible with the
SDE/2 option
b connection cables not
included, see below:
110/130 V AC
220/240 V AC
b connection cables:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device
"Springs charged" limit switch contact (CH)
b standard equipment,
one CH contact per
device
E51332A
"Ready to close" contact (PF)
b optional equipment,
one PF contact per
device
b connection cables not
included, see below:
one PF contact
b connection cables:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device
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b the contact remotely b changeover contact
indicates device opening b rated current: 10 A
due to an electrical fault b breaking capacity
50/60 Hz for AC power
(AC12 as per 947-5-1):
v 240 V: 10 A (rms)
v 380 V: 5 A (rms)
v 480 V: 5 A (rms)
v 600 V: 3 A (rms)
b breaking capacity
for DC power
(DC12 as per 947-5-1):
v 48 V: 3 A
v 125 V: 0.3 A
v 250 V: 0.15 A.
b the contact remotely
resets the device
following tripping due to
an electrical fault
b the contact indicates b changeover contact
the "charged" status of b rated current: 10 A
the operating mechanism b breaking capacity
(springs charged) 50/60 Hz for AC power
(AC12 as per 947-5-1):
v 240 V: 10 A (rms)
v 380 V: 5 A (rms)
v 480 V: 5 A (rms)
v 600 V: 3 A (rms)
b breaking capacity
for DC power
(DC12 as per 947-5-1):
v 48 V: 3 A
v 125 V: 0.3 A
v 250 V: 0.25 A.
b the contact indicates b changeover contact
that the device may be b rated current: 10 A
closed because all the b breaking capacity
following are valid: 50/60 Hz for AC power
v circuit breaker is open (AC12 as per 947-5-1):
v spring mechanism is v 240 V: 10 A (rms)
charged v 380 V: 5 A (rms)
v a maintained closing b breaking capacity
order is not present for DC power
v a maintained opening (DC12 as per 947-5-1):
order is not present v 48 V: 3 A
v 125 V: 0.3 A
v 250 V: 0.15 A.
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 Auxiliaries for remote operation
E51290A

Gear motor (MCH)

b optional equipment, b the gear motor b charging time:
one MCH gear motor automatically charges 4 seconds max.
per device and recharges the spring b consumption:
b connection cables not mechanism v 180 VA AC
included, see below: v 180 W DC
100/130 V AC b inrush current:
200/240 V AC 2 to 3 In for 0.1 second
277 V AC b operating rate:
380/415 V AC maximum 3 cycles
400/440 V AC per minute.
480 V AC
24/30 V DC
48/60 V DC
100/125 V DC
200/250 V DC
b connection cables:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device
E51294A

Opening releases MX/1 and MX/2, closing release XF

b optional equipment, b connection cables: b device response time:
1 or 2 MX releases per v for fixed device v MX: 50 ms ± 10
device, 1 XF per device v for drawout device v XF: 70 ms +10 / -15
b the function (MX or XF) b the MX release > 3200 A: 80 ms ± 10
is determined by where instantaneously opens b operating threshold:
the coil is installed the circuit breaker when v MX: 0.7 to 1.1 x Un
b connection cables not energised v XF: 0.85 to 1.1 x Un
included, see below: b the XF release b the supply can be
v standard version: instantaneously closes maintained
- 12 V AC the circuit breaker when b consumption:
50/60 Hz / DC energised, if the device is v pick-up (80 ms):
- 24/30 V AC "ready to close" 200 VA
50/60 Hz / DC v hold: 4.5 VA.
- 48/60 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
- 100/130 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
- 200/250 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
- 277 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
- 380/480 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC.
v communicating version
(with COM option):
- 12 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
- 24/30 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
- 48/60 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
- 100/130 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
- 200/250 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
- 240/277 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
- 380/480 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC

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 Discovering Masterpact's Auxiliairies for remote operation
accessories
E51294A

Instantaneous undervoltage releases (MN)

b optional equipment, b the MN release b device response time:
1 MN per device instantaneously opens 90 ms ±5
b not compatible with the the circuit breaker when b operating threshold:
MX/2 opening release its supply voltage drops v opening:
b connection cables not 0.35 to 0.7 x Un
included, see below: v closing: 0.85 x Un
v 24/30 V AC b consumption:
50/60 Hz / DC v pick-up (80 ms):
v 48/60 V AC 200 VA
50/60 Hz / DC v hold: 4.5 VA
v 100/130 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
v 200/250 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
v 380/480 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
b connection cables:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device
E51296A

Delay unit for MN releases

6
4 5

b optional equipment, b the unit delays b device response time:

2 3
1

1 MN with delay unit operation of the MN 0.5, 1, 1.5, 3 seconds

3 6
S
per device. release to eliminate b operating threshold:
b delay-unit (must be v opening:
1
0.5
MN
UVR
3
1.5

dateu
r de R
MN
UV
circuit-breaker nuisance
Retardelay for
30 V
100/1C
AC/D
10 12
Time
ordered in addition to the tripping during short 0.35 to 0.7 x Un
1 2 3
MN): voltage dips v closing: 0.85 x Un
v 48/60 V AC b the unit is wired in b consumption:
50/60 Hz / DC series with the MN and v pick-up (80 ms):
v 100/130 V AC must be installed outside 200 VA
50/60 Hz / DC the circuit breaker v hold: 4.5 VA
v 200/250 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
v 380/480 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC.
E51333A

Electrical closing pushbutton (BPFE)

b optional equipment, b located on the front
1 BPFE per device face of the device, this
b connection cables not pushbutton carries out
included, see below: electrical closing of the
b connection cables: circuit breaker via the XF
v for fixed device release, taking into
v for drawout device account all the safety
functions that are part of
the control/monitoring
system of the
installation.

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 Device mechanical accessories
E46103A

Operation counter (CDM)

b optional equipment, b the operation counter
one CDM per device sums the number of
9
0039 operating cycles.
E46120A

Escutcheon (CDP)
b optional equipment, b the CDP increases the
one CDP per device degree of protection to IP
v for fixed device 40 and IK 07 (fixed and
v for drawout device drawout devices).
E46118A

Transparent cover (CCP)

b optional equipment, b mounted with a CDP,
one CP per device the CP increases the
equipped with a CDP degree of protection to IP
(for fixed and drawout 55 and IK 10 (fixed and
devices) drawout devices).

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 Discovering Masterpact's Device mechanical accessories
accessories
E46238A

Transparent cover for pushbutton locking using a padlock,

lead seal or screws
b optional equipment, b the transparent cover
one locking cover per blocks access (together
device or separately)
to the pushbuttons used
to open and close the
device
b locking requires a
padlock, a lead seal
or two screws.
E46579A

Device locking in the OFF position using a padlock

b optional equipment, b the unit inhibits local
one locking system or remote closing of the
per device device
b up to three padlocks
may be used for locking.

Device OFF position locking kit for keylocks

b optional equipement, b the kit inhibits local or
one locking kit per device remote closing of the
b locks not included: device.
v for Profalux or Ronis
keylocks
v for Castell keylocks
v for Kirk keylocks

Ronis
Keylocks required for the device locking kit
E51273A
E51286A

b one or two keylocks

per locking kit
v Ronis:
1 keylock
2 keylocks.
v Profalux:
1 keylock
2 keylocks.
Profalux
E51287A

E51274A

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 Chassis mechanical accessories

Top shutter closed Bottom shutter closed Safety shutters

E51334A

b optional equipment b mounted on the b IP20.

b set of shutters for top chassis, the safety
and bottom: shutters automatically
v NW08/NW40 block access to the
3 poles disconnecting contact
4 poles cluster when the device
v NW40b/NW63 is in the "disconnected"
3 poles or "test" positions.
4 poles
E46293A

Shutter locking blocks

b optional equipment: b the block may be
2 blocks for NW08 to padlocked. It:
NW40 v prevents connection
4 blocks for NW40b to of the device
NW63 v locks the shutters in
the closed position.
E46946A

Shutter position indication and locking on front face

b optional equipment b this option located on
v NW08/NW040 the front of the chassis:
3 and 4 poles v indicates that the
v NW40b/NW63 shutters are closed
3 poles v can be used to
4 poles independently or
simultaneously padlock
the two shutters
(top and bottom).
E46561A

Circuit breaker locking in "disconnected" position

b optional equipment, b mounted on the
one locking system chassis and accessible
per device with the door closed, this
v for Profalux or Ronis system locks the circuit
keylocks breaker in "disconnected"
v for Castell keylocks position using one or two
v for Kirk keylocks keylocks
b the "disconnected"
position locking system
may be modified to lock
the circuit breaker in
all three positions.
Ronis
Keylocks required with the "disconnected" position locking
E51286A

E51273A

system
b one or two keylocks
per locking system
v Ronis:
1 keylock
2 keylocks
v Profalux:
Profalux 1 keylock
2 keylocks.
E51287A

E51274A

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 Discovering Masterpact’s Chassis mechanical accessories
accessories
E46652A

Door interlock
b optional equipment, b this device inhibits b it may be mounted on
one door interlock per opening of the cubicle the left or right-hand side
chassis door when the circuit of the chassis.
breaker is in "connected"
or "test" position
E46124A

Racking interlock
b optional equipment, b this device prevents b it is mounted on the
one racking interlock per insertion of the racking right-hand side of the
chassis handle when the cubicle chassis
door is open
E46111A

Mismatch protection
b optional equipment, b mismatch protection
one mismatch protection offers twenty different
device per chassis combinations that the
user may select to
ensure that only a
compatible circuit
breaker is mounted
on a given chassis.
E51351A

Auxiliary terminal shield (CB)

b optional equipment, b the shield prevents
one CB shield per access to the terminal
chassis block of the electrical
v NW08/NW040 auxiliaries.
3 poles
4 poles
v NW40b/NW63
3 poles
4 poles

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E46095A

"Connected", "disconnected" and "test" position carriage

switches (CE, CD, CT)
b optional equipment, one b the carriage switches b changeover contact
to nine carriage switches indicate the three b rated current: 10 A
b standard configuration, positions: b breaking capacity
0 to 3 CE, 0 to 3 CD, CE: connected position 50/60 Hz for AC power
0 to 3 CT CD: disconnected (AC12 as per 947-5-1):
b other configurations position (when the 240 V: 10 A (rms)
(by ordering additional minimum isolation 380 V: 5 A (rms)
actuators): distance between the b breaking capacity for
0 to 9 CE, 0 CD, 0 CT main contacts and the DC power
0 to 6 CE, 0 to 3 CD, 0 CT auxiliary contacts is (DC12 as per 947-5-1):
0 to 6 CE, 0 CD, 0 to 3 CT reached) 250 V: 0.3 A.
b connection cables not CT: test position
included, see below:
v 1 carriage switch
v 1 set of actuators for
additional carriage
switches
b connection cables
(per carriage switch)

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Inspecting and testing Initial tests
before use Procedure

These operations must be carried out in
particular before using a Masterpact device
for the first time.
A general check of the circuit breaker takes only a few minutes and avoids any risk
of mistakes due to errors or negligence.
A general check must be carried out:
b prior to initial use
b following an extended period during which the circuit breaker is not used.

A check must be carried out with the entire switchboard de-energised.

In switchboards with compartments, only those compartments that may be
accessed by the operators must be de-energised.

Electrical tests
Insulation and dielectric-withstand tests must be carried out immediately after
delivery of the switchboard. These tests are precisely defined by international
standards and must be directed and carried out by a qualified expert.

Prior to running the tests, it is absolutely necessary to:

b disconnect all the electrical auxiliaries of the circuit breaker
(MCH, MX, XF, MN, Res electrical remote reset)
b remove the long-time rating plug on the 7.0 A, 5.0 P, 6.0 P, 7.0 P, 5.0 H, 6.0 H, 7.0 H
control units. Removal of the rating plug disconnects the voltage measurement input.

Switchboard inspection
Check that the circuit breakers are installed in a clean environment, free of any
installation scrap or items
(tools, electrical wires, broken parts or shreds, metal objects, etc.).

Conformity with the installation diagram

Check that the devices conform with the installation diagram:
b breaking capacities indicated on the rating plates
b identification of the control unit (type, rating)
b presence of any optional functions (remote ON/OFF with motor mechanism,
auxiliaries, measurement and indication modules, etc.)
b protection settings (long time, short time, instantaneous, earth fault)
b identification of the protected circuit marked on the front of each circuit breaker.

Condition of connections and auxiliaries

Check device mounting in the switchboard and the tightness of power connections.
Check that all auxiliaries and accessories are correctly installed:
b electrical auxiliaries
b terminal blocks
b connections of auxiliary circuits.

Operation
Check the mechanical operation of the circuit breakers:
b opening of contacts
b closing of contacts.

Check on the control unit

Check the control unit of each circuit breaker using the respective user manuals.

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What to do when the circuit
breaker trips

Note the fault

Faults are signalled locally and remotely by the indicators and auxiliary contacts
installed on circuit breakers (depending on each configuration). See page 12 in this
manual and the user manual of the control unit for information on the fault
indications available with your circuit breaker.

Identify the cause of tripping

A circuit must never be reclosed (locally or remotely) before the cause of the fault
has been identified and cleared.

A fault may have a number of causes.

b depending on the type of control unit, fault diagnostics are available. See the
user manual for the control unit.
b depending on the type of fault and the criticality of the loads, a number of
precautionary measures must be taken, in particular the insulation and dielectric
tests on a part of or the entire installation. These checks and test must be directed
and carried out by qualified personnel.

Inspect the circuit breaker following a short-circuit

b check the arc chutes (see page 43).
b check the contacts (see page 43).
b check the tightness of connections (see the device installation manual).
b check the disconnecting-contact clusters (see page 44).

Reset the circuit breaker

The circuit breaker can be reset locally or remotely.
See page 12 in this manual for information on how the circuit breaker can be reset.

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Maintaining Masterpact Recommended maintenance
performance program

Recommended program for devices used Periodic inspections required

under normal operating conditions:
Ambient temperature: -5° C / +60°C Interval Operations Procedure
each year b open and close the device b see pages 10 and 11
Normal atmosphere locally and remotely,
successively using
the various auxiliaries
b test the operating
sequences b see page 8
b test the control unit using b see the user manual
the mini test kit of the control unit
every two years or b check the arc chutes b see page 43
when the control-unit b check the main contacts b see page 43
maintenance indicator b check the tightness of b see the device
reaches 100 connections installation manual
b check the b see page 44
disconnecting-contact
clusters

Parts requiring replacement, depending on the number of

operating cycles
The following parts must be replaced periodically to lengthen the service life of the
device (maximum number of operating cycles).

Part Intervening entity Description or

procedure
arc chutes b user b see page 43.
main contacts b inspection: user b see page 43.
b replacement:
Schneider After Sales
Support
MCH gear motor b user b see page 9.
mechanical b user
interlocks
connecting-rod b Schneider After Sales
springs Support
MX/MN/XF b user b see pages 10, 11.
Part replacement must be programmed on the basis of the data below, listing the
service life of the various parts in numbers of O/C cycles at the rated current.

Number of O/C cycles at the rated current

Type of Maximum Service life of various parts

circuit breaker service life
Arc chutes Main contacts Connecting-rod MX/XF
springs, releases
MCH
NW08 to NW16 25000 10000 10000 12500 12500
types N1/H1/H2
NW08 to NW16 25000 3000 10000 12500 12500
type L1
NW20 20000 440 V: 8000 440 V: 8000 10000 12500
types H1/H2 690 V: 6000 690 V: 6000
NW20 to NW25 20000 2000 440 V: 8000 10000 12500
type H3 690 V: 6000
NW20 20000 3000 10000 10000 12500
type L1
NW25 to NW40 20000 440 V: 5000 440 V: 5000 10000 12500
types H1/H2 690 V: 2500 690 V: 2500
NW32 to NW40 20000 1250 440 V: 5000 10000 12500
type H3 690 V: 2500
NW40b to NW63 10000 1500 1500 5000 12500
types H1/H2

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 Maintenance operations

Before undertaking any maintenance work, Arc chutes

de-energise the installation and fit locks or b remove the fixing screws:
b types N1, H1 and H2 - NW 40: two screws
warnings in compliance with all applicable b types H1 and H2 • NW 40b, type H3: three screws
safety standards. b type L1: four screws.

E51280A
E51275A

b check the arc chutes:

b chamber not cracked
b separators not corroded.

If necessary, replace the arc chutes.

E51281A

E51279A
If the control unit has a maintenance Wear of main contacts
indicator, there is no need to systematically b remove the arc chutes
check the contacts. b close the device and check the contacts

If the contacts are worn, have the

concerned poles replaced by the Schneider Type N1, H1, H2, H3 (- 4000 A)
service centre.
Contacts OK Contacts worn
E51276B

E51277B

Type H1, H2 (• 4000b A), L1

Contacts OK Contacts worn
E51278B

E51282B

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 Maintaining Masterpact Maintenance operations
performance

Disconnecting-contact clusters
b grease the contacts using the grease listed on page 45,
supplied by Schneider Electric
b check the contacts as follows:
b open the circuit breaker
b de-energise the busbars
b disconnect the circuit breaker
b remove the circuit breaker
b check the contact fingers (no sign of copper should be visible)
Replace any worn clusters.
b the position of the clusters must correspond to the table below.
Rating NW08 NW10 NW16 NW20 NW25 NW32 NW40 NW40b NW63
E60360B

Type NW12 NW50

N1 layout n° 1
2 clusters/pole
H1 layout n° 2 layout n° 3 layout n° 4 layout n° 5 layout n° 4
4 clusters/pole 8 clusters/pole 12 clusters/pole 14 clusters/pole 24 clusters/pole
H2

H3

L1 layout n° 3 layout n° 5
8 clusters/pole 14 clusters/pole
corrosion layout 2' layout 3' layout 5 layout 4
protection 4 "GOLDEN" 8 "GOLDEN" clusters/pole 14 "GOLDEN" clusters/pole 24 "GOLDEN"
clusters/pole clusters/pole
layout n° 1 layout n° 2 layout n° 3 layout n° 4 layout n° 5
E51326B

E51327B
E51324B

E51325B

E51328C

layout 2' layout 3'

E71924A

E71925A

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 Ordering replacement parts

Electrical accessories
The electrical accessories that may require replacement are the following:
b MCH gear motor
b MX opening release(s)
b XF closing release
b MN undervoltage release.

See pages 33 and 34 in the "Auxiliaries for remote operation" section for their
characteristics.
E51335A

Arc chutes
b 1 arc chute: b NW08 to NW40:
b NW type N1 one chute per pole
NW08 to NW40 types H1 NW40b to NW63:
and H2 two chutes per pole.
b NW40b to NW63 types
H1 and H2
NW type H3
b NW type L1.
E46237A

Disconnecting-contact clusters for standard NW

b 1 cluster b number per circuit
breaker, see table page
44.

Grease for disconnecting-contact clusters

b 1 can for standard NW. b 1 can for NW with
corrosion protection.
E46109A

Front
b 1 front for 3- or 4-pole b 1 per device.
devices.
E46126A

Charging handle
b 1 handle per device.
E51336A

Crank
b 1 crank per device.

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Maintaining Masterpact
performance
Problem
circuit breaker cannot be closed locally or remotely
circuit breaker cannot be closed remotely but can be
opened locally using the closing pushbutton
unexpected tripping without activation of the reset
button signalling a fault trip
unexpected tripping with activation of the reset button
signalling a fault trip
instantaneous opening after each attempt to close the
circuit breaker with activation of the reset button
signalling a fault trip
the
Troubleshooting and solutions
Probable causes
b circuit breaker padlocked or
keylocked in the "open" position
b circuit breaker interlocked
mechanically in a source changeover
system
b circuit breaker not completely connected b terminate racking in (connection)
b the reset button signalling a fault trip
has not been reset
b stored energy mechanism not charged
b MX opening shunt release
permanently supplied with power
b MN undervoltage release not supplied
with power
b XF closing release continuously
supplied with power, but circuit breaker not
"ready to close" (XF not wired in series
with PF contact)
b permanent trip order in the presence of
a Micrologic P or H control unit with
minimum voltage and minimum frequency
protection in Trip mode and the control
unit powered
b closing order not executed by the XF
closing release
b MN undervoltage release supply
voltage too low
b load-shedding order sent to the MX
opening release by another device
b unnecessary opening order from the
MX opening release
a fault is present :
b overload
b earth fault
b short-circuit detected by the control
unit
b thermal memory
b transient overcurrent when closing
b closing on a short-circuit
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Solutions
b disable the locking fonction
b check the position of the other
circuit breaker in the changeover
system
b modify the situation to release the
interlock
of the circuit breaker
b clear the fault
b push the reset button on the front
of the circuit breaker
b charge the mechanism manually
b if it is equipped with a an MCH gear
motor, check the supply of power to
the motor. If the problem persists,
replace the gear motor (MCH)
b there is an opening order.
Determine the origin of the order. The
order must be cancelled before the
circuit breaker can be closed
b there is an opening order.
Determine the origin of the order.
b check the voltage and the supply
circuit (U > 0.85 Un). If the problem
persists, replace the release
b cut the supply of power to the XF
closing release, then send the closing
order again via the XF, but only if the
circuit breaker is "ready to close"
b Disable these protection functions
on the Micrologic P or H control unit
b check the voltage and the supply
circuit (0.85 - 1.1 Un). If the problem
persists, replace the XF release
b check the voltage and the supply
circuit (U > 0.85 Un)
b check the overall load on the
distribution system
b if necessary, modify the settings of
devices in the installation
b determine the origin of the order
b determine and clear the causes of
the fault
b check the condition of the circuit
breaker before putting it back into
service
b see the user manual of the control
unit
b press the reset button
b modify the distribution system or
control-unit settings
b check the condition of the circuit
breaker before putting it back into
service
b press the reset button
b clear the fault
b check the condition of the circuit
breaker before putting it back into
service
b press the reset button
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Problem
circuit breaker cannot be opened remotely, but can be
opened locally
circuit breaker cannot be opened locally
circuit breaker cannot be reset locally but not remotely
nuisance tripping of the circuit breaker with activation
of the reset button signalling a fault trip
impossible to insert the crank in connected, test or
disconnected position
impossible to turn the crank
circuit breaker cannot be removed from chassis
circuit breaker cannot be connected (racked in)
circuit breaker cannot be locked in disconnected
position
circuit breaker cannot be locked in connected, test or
disconnected position
the crank cannot be inserted to connect or
disconnected the circuit breaker
the right-hand rail (chassis alone) or the circuit breaker
cannot be drawn out
Probable causes
b opening order not executed by the MX
opening release
b opening order not executed by the MN
undervoltage release
b operating mechanism malfunction or
welded contacts
b insufficient supply voltage for the
MCH gear motor
b reset button not pushed-in completely
b a padlock or keylock is present on the
chassis or a door interlock is present
b the reset button has not been pressed
b circuit breaker not in disconnected
position
b the rails are not completely out
b chassis/circuit breaker mismatch
protection
b the safety shutters are locked
b the disconnecting-contact clusters are
incorrectly positioned
b chassis locked in disconnected
position
b the reset button has not been pressed,
preventing rotation of the crank
b the circuit breaker has not been
sufficiently inserted in the chassis
b the circuit breaker is not in the right
position
b the cranck is still in the chassis
b check that locking in any position is
enabled
b the circuit breaker is not in the right
position
b the cranck is still in the chassis
b the rails are not completely in
b the crank is still in the chassis
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Solutions
b check the voltage and the supply
circuit (0.7 - 1.1 Un).
If the problem persists, replace the
MX release
b drop in voltage insufficient or
residual voltage (> 0.35 Un) across
the terminals of the undervoltage
release. If the problem persists,
replace the MN release
b contact a Schneider service centre
b check the voltage and the supply
circuit (0.7 - 1.1 Un).
If the problem persists, replace the
MCH release
b push the reset button in completely
b disable the locking function
b press the reset button
b turn the crank until the circuit
breaker is in disconnected position
and the reset button out
b pull the rails all the way out
b check that the chassis corresponds
with the circuit breaker
b remove the lock(s)
b reposition the clusters
b disable the chassis locking function
b press the reset button
b insert the circuit breaker completely
so that it is engaged in the racking
mechanism
b check the circuit breaker position by
making sure the resett button is out
b remove the crank and store it
b contact a Schneider service centre
b check the circuit breaker position by
making sure the rese button is out
b remove the crank and store it
b push the rails all the way in
b remove the crank and store it
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operating conditions
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Ambient temperature
Masterpact NW devices can operate under the following temperature conditions:
b the electrical and mechanical characteristics are stipulated for an ambient
temperature of -5° C to +70° C
b circuit-breaker closing is guaranteed down to -35° C
b Masterpact NW (without the control unit) can be stored in an ambient
temperature of -40° C to +85° C
b the control unit can be stored in an ambient temperature of -25° C to +85° C.
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Extreme atmospheric conditions

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Masterpact NW devices have successfully passed the tests defined by the following
standards for extreme atmospheric conditions:

b IEC 68-2-1: dry cold at -55° C

b IEC 68-2-2: dry heat at +85° C
b IEC 68-2-30: damp heat (temperature +55° C, relative humidity 95%)
b IEC 68-2-52 level 2: salt mist.
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Masterpact NW devices can operate in the industrial environments defined by

standard IEC 947 (pollution degree up to 4).

It is nonetheless advised to check that the devices are installed in suitably cooled
switchboards without excessive dust.

Masterpact NW devices with corrosion protection have successfully passed the

tests defined by the following standards for extreme atmospheric conditions:

b IEC 68-2-42: atmospheres containing sulphur dioxide (SO 2)

b IEC 68-2-43: atmospheres containing hydrogen sulphide (H2S).
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Vibrations
Masterpact NW devices resist electromagnetic or mechanical vibrations.

Tests are carried out in compliance with standard IEC 68-2-6 for the levels required
by merchant-marine inspection organisations (Veritas, Lloyd's, etc.):
b 2 to 13.2 Hz: amplitude ±1 mm
b 13.2 to 100 Hz: constant acceleration 0.7 g.

Excessive vibration may cause tripping, breaks in connections or damage to

mechanical parts.

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Altitude
Masterpact NW devices are designed for operation at altitudes under 2000 metres.

At altitudes higher than 2000 metres, the modifications in the ambient air (electrical
resistance, cooling capacity) lower the following characteristics.
2000 m

altitude (m) 2000 3000 4000 5000

dielectric resistance 3500 3150 2500 2100
voltage (V)
average insulation 1000 900 700 600
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level (V)
maximum utilisation 690 590 520 460
voltage (V)
average thermal 1 x In 0.99 x In 0.96 x In 0.94 x In
current (A) at 40 °C
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Electromagnetic disturbances
Masterpact NW devices are protected against:
b overvoltages caused by devices that generate electromagnetic disturbances
b overvoltages caused by an atmospheric disturbances or by a distribution-system
outage (e.g. failure of a lighting system)
b devices emitting radio waves (radios, walkie-talkies, radar, etc.)
b electrostatic discharges produced by users.

Masterpact NW devices have successfully passed the electromagnetic-

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compatibility tests (EMC) defined by the following international standards:

b IEC 947-2, appendix F
b IEC 947-2, appendix B (trip units with earth-leakage function).

The above tests guarantee that:

b no nuisance tripping occurs
b tripping times are respected.

Cleaning
b non-metallic parts:
never use solvent, soap or any other cleaning product. Clean with a dry cloth only
b metal parts:
clean with a dry cloth whenever possible. If solvent, soap or any other cleaning
product must be used, make sure that it does not come into contact with
non-metallic parts.

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