Low voltage electrical distribution

Masterpact NT
Circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors
IEC from 630 to 1600 A

User manual
04/2016
User manual for circuit breakers Contents
and switch-disconnectors
Masterpact NT

Identifying Masterpact 2
Rating plate 2
Discovering Masterpact 4
Components 4
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 20
Locking the switchboard door 21
Locking the circuit breaker
in position 22
Locking the safety shutters 25
Identifying the electrical auxiliaries 26
Identification of the connection terminals 26
Operation 27
Electrical diagrams 28
Discovering Masterpact’s accessories 30
Micrologic control units 30
Indication contacts 31
Auxiliaries for remote operation 33
Device mechanical accessories 36
Chassis accessories 38
Inspecting and testing
before use 40
Initial tests 40
What to do when the circuit breaker trips 41
Maintaining Masterpact performance 42
Recommended maintenance program 42
Troubleshooting and solutions 44
Checking Masterpact operating conditions 46
Environmental conditions 46

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 Identifying Masterpact Rating plate

Rated current (x 100 A)

DB119313

DB119314
Performance level
Suitability for isolation
Type of device:
circuit breaker or switch-disconnector
Rated insulation level

Impulse withstand voltage

Icu - ultimate breaking capacity

Rated operational voltage

Ics - rated service breaking capacity

Rated shor t-time withstand current

Frequency

Standards

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 Discovering Masterpact Components

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
E51321A

ET
RES

Fixed version
E51322A

T
RESE

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Chassis
Auxiliary terminal shield
DB119315

Carriage switch terminals

ON/OFF indication contact terminals

Control auxiliary terminals

Arc-chute cover

Terminals for control-unit and fault-trip

indication contacts
Carriage switch terminals
Racking interlock

Locking by keylocks

Locking by padlocks

"Connected", "test" or "disconnected"

Carrying grip position indicator

Crank socket

Mismatch protection Position release button

Door interlock Crank storage

Disconnecting-contact cluster Crank

Drawout grip
Shutter locking blocks

Safety shutters

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 Discovering Masterpact Components

Drawout circuit breaker / switch-disconnector

(moving part)
DB119316

XF closing release

MX1 opening release Arc chute

MX2 opening release or MN OF "ON/OFF" indication contacts

under voltage release

Terminals for control unit, fault PF "ready to close" contact

indication contacts, control
auxiliaries and auxiliary contacts

Operating-mechanism
SDE1 "f ault-trip" indication contact charging handle

MCH gear motor for

Carrying grip electrical charging of the
operating mechanism

Keylock for locking in open position

BPFE electrical closing pushbutton

BPFE electrical closing pushbutton

Side plate for
drawout device
Padlock for locking
in open position
SDE2 "fault-trip" indication contact Closing pushbutton
or Res electrical remote reset
Opening pushbutton

Operation counter
Control unit

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 Discovering Masterpact Components

Fixed circuit breaker / switch-disconnector

XF closing release
DB119317

Control auxiliary terminals

Arc chute
MX1 opening release

MX2 opening release or MN under voltage Auxiliary contact terminals

release
OF "ON/OFF" indication contacts
Terminals for control unit and fault PF "ready to close" contact
indication contacts
Operating-mechanism
SDE1 "f ault-trip" indication contact charging handle

MCH gear motor for

Carrying grip electrical charging of the
operating mechanism

Keylock for locking

in open position

BPFE electrical closing pushbutton

BPFE electrical closing pushbutton

Side plate for fixed Padlock for locking

device in open position

Closing pushbutton
SDE2 "f ault-trip" indication contact
or Res electrical remote reset Opening pushbutton

Operation counter
Control unit

Front
DB119318

Trip indication button used

to reset before closing
RESE
T
Rating plate

Locking by padlock, lead-seal cover

or screws for pushbuttons

"Springs charged" and "Ready

Indicator for position of the to close" indicator
main contacts

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 Using Masterpact Understanding the controls
and indications

Circuit breaker open and Circuit breaker closed and

DB119319

discharged discharged

E51489A
E51488A
I I
O O
h ON h ON
Pus Pus
F F
h OF h OF
Pu s Pu s

Circuit breaker open, Circuit breaker closed and

charged and not "ready to charged
close"
E51490A

E51491A
I I
O
h ON

O
Pus h ON
Pus
F
h OF h OF
F
Pu s Pu s

Circuit breaker open,

charged and "ready to
close"
E51492A

I
O
h ON
Pus
F
h OF
Pu s

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 Using Masterpact 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 automatically by the optional MCH gear motor.
DB119320

I Manual charging.
Pull the handle down six
Automatic charging.
If the MCH gear motor is
O
h ON
Pus
F
times until you hear a installed, the spring is
h OF
Pus "clack". automatically recharged
after each closing.

E46790A
DB119337

or

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 Using Masterpact Closing the circuit breaker

Device "ready to close"

Closing conditions
Closing (i.e. turning the circuit ON) is possible only if the circuit breaker is
E51291A

"ready to close".
The prerequisites are the following:
bb device open (OFF)
Device not "ready to close" bb springs charged
bb no opening order present.
E51292A

The circuit breaker will not close unless it is "ready to close" when the order
is given. An opening order always takes priority over a closing order.

Closing the circuit breaker

Locally (mechanical)
Press the mechanical ON pushbutton.
E60047A

E51493A

I
O
Push
OFF

Locally (electrical)
BPFE XF Press the electrical closing
pushbutton. By adding an XF
closing release, the circuit
E51294A
E60049A

breaker can be closed

locally. Electrical closing via
the BPFE pushbutton takes
into account all the safety
functions
that are part of the control/
monitoring system of the
installation.
The BPFE connects to the
closing release (XF com) in
place of the COM module.
The COM module is
incompatible with this option.
Remotely
XF By adding an XF closing release, the circuit
breaker can be closed locally. When connected to a
E51294A
DB119321

remote control panel, the XF closing release can close

the circuit breaker remotely.

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 is required to close the
circuit breaker. A new order is not required if the closing release is wired in series
with the PF "ready to close" contact.

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 Using Masterpact Opening the circuit breaker

Locally
Press the OFF pushbutton.
E60047A

E51499A
I ON
Push

Push

Remotely
DB119321

Use one of the following solutions:

bb one or two MX opening releases (MX1 and MX2)
bb one MN undervoltage release
bb one MN undervoltage release with a delay unit.

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

MX1, MX2, MN MN delay unit

E51294A

E51296A

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 trip by:

bb a mechanical indicator on the front
bb one or two SDE "fault-trip" indication contacts (SDE2 is optional).

Locally
If the circuit breaker is not equipped with the automatic reset option, reset it
manually.
E60047A

DB119322 ET
RES

Remotely
DB119321

Use the Res electrical remote reset option (not compatible with an SDE2).
E60050A

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 Using Masterpact 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.

DB119324

DB119325

DB119326
DB119323

Locking
O
I
push
ON Close the covers. Insert the padlock
shackle, lead seal or
OFF
push

screws.
ed
harg
disc

O OFF
DB119327

DB1193238
O I
Push OFF Push ON

Unlocking
Remove the padlock, Lift the covers and swing The pushbuttons are no
lead seal or screws. them down. longer locked.
DB119328

DB119329

DB119330

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 local and remote circuit-breaker closing, use as needed 1 to 3 padlocks or
a keylock.

Install one to three padlocks

(maximum shackle diameter 5 to 8 mm)
Locking
Open the circuit breaker. Pull out the tab. Insert the padlock
shackle.

DB119331

DB119332
E51499A
I ON
Push

Push

Check
The closing control is
inoperative.
DB119333

Unlocking
Remove the padlock.
DB119334

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Disabling local and remote closing

Locking the controls with a keylock

Locking
Open the circuit breaker. Turn the key. Remove the key.

E51499A

E51449A
E51448A
I ON
Push

Push

Check
The closing control is
inoperative.
E51446A

Unlocking
Insert the key. Turn the key. The key cannot be
removed.
E60008A

E60009A

E60010A

Four types of keylocks can be installed

RONIS PROFALUX CASTELL
E51270A

E51271A
DB118479

KIRK

Note :
DB118396

Castell and Kirk keylocks are not provided by Schneider

Electric, only the adaptation kit is available.

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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.

DB119341

bb "connected" position
E51453A

DB119342
Test

bb "test" position
E51454A

DB119343

Test

10.9 mm

bb "disconnected" position
E51455A

DB119344

Test

32.2 mm

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Using the Masterpact Racking
drawout chassis

These operations require that all chassis-locking Prerequisites

functions be disabled (see page 22). To connect and disconnect Masterpact, the crank must be used. The locking
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. Push the pop-up button before
starting to turn the crank.

DB119717

The circuit breaker is in "test" position.

Remove the crank or continue to
The circuit breaker is in "test" position. "disconnected" position. Push the
pop-up button before continuing to turn
the crank.

The circuit breaker is in

"disconnected" position.

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Using the Masterpact Racking
drawout chassis

For complete information on Masterpact handling and Removing the rails

mounting, see the installation manual(s).
Press the release tabs Press the release tabs to push
and pull the rails out. the rails in.
Before mounting the circuit breaker, make sure it
matches the chassis in terms of rated current and

DB119347
DB119346
performance level. 1

2
3

Inserting Masterpact
Position the circuit breaker on the rails. Open the circuit breaker
Check that it rests on all four supports. (in any case, it opens
automatically during
connection).
DB119348

E51499A
I ON
Push

Push

If you cannot insert the circuit breaker in the chassis, Push the circuit breaker into the chassis, taking care not to push on the control unit.
check that the mismatch protection on the chassis
corresponds to that on the circuit breaker.
DB119350
DB119349

I ON
push
O OFF
push

ed
harg
disc

O OFF

I ON
push
O OFF
push

ed
harg
disc

O OFF
DB119351

I ON
push
O OFF
push

ed
harg
disc

O OFF

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drawout chassis

Racking the circuit breaker from the "disconnected"

to "test" position, then to "connected" position
The device is in "disconnected" position.
Push the pop-up button before
continuing to turn the crank.

DB119718

The device is in "test" position.

The device is in "test" position. Push the
Remove the crank or continue to
pop-up button before continuing to turn
"connected" position.
the crank.

The device is in "connected"

position.

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Using the Masterpact Matching a Masterpact circuit
drawout chassis
breaker with its chassis

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

DB119353

1 A
2 B
3 C
4
5 D
E

ABC 45 BCD 15
ABD 35 BCE 14
ABE 34 BC 145
AB 345 BDE 13
ACD 25 BD 135
ACE 24 BE 134
AC 245 CDE 12
ADE 23 CD 125
AD 235 CE 124
AE 234 DE 123

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drawout chassis

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

DB119354
O OFF
push

O OFF

I ON
push
O OFF
push

arged
disch

O OFF

Disabling door opening

Close the door. Put the Masterpact in The door is locked.
"test" or "connected"
position.
E51465A

DB119356
DB119355

Enabling door opening

Put the Masterpact in The door is unlocked.
"disconnected" position.
E51469A
DB119357

I ON
push
O OFF
push

discharged

O OFF

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Using the Masterpact Locking the circuit breaker
drawout chassis
in position

Padlocks and keylocks may be used together. Combination of locking systems

With the circuit breaker in the "disconnected" position, for forbidding its connection in
the chassis, use as needed:
bb one to three padlocks
bb one or two keylocks
bb a combination of the two locking systems.

If specified when ordering the chassis, this locking Disabling connection when the circuit breaker is in
function may be adapted to operate in all positions
("connected", "test" and "disconnected"), instead of in "disconnected" position, using one to three
"disconnected" position only. padlocks (maximum shackle diameter 5 to 8 mm)
Locking
Circuit breaker in "disconnected" Pull out the tab.
position.
1
DB119358

DB119359
2

Test

Insert the shackle The crank cannot be inserted.

(max. diameter 5 to 8 mm)
of the padlock(s).

4
DB119360

3
DB119361

Unlocking
Remove the padlock(s). Release the tab.
DB119362

DB119363

1 2

The crank can be inserted.

3
DB119364

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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 Turn the key(s).
"disconnected" position.

22

DB119366
1

DB119365
Test

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

3
3 44
DB119367

DB119368

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

1 2 3
DB119370
DB119369

DB119371

Four types of keylocks are available

RONIS PROFALUX CASTELL
E51270A

E51271A
DB118749

KIRK

Note :
DB118396

Castell and Kirk keylocks are not provided by Schneider

Electric, only the adaptation kit is available.

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Using the Masterpact Locking the circuit breaker
drawout chassis
in position

Locking the circuit breaker when the door is open

DB119372
I ON
push
O OFF
push

ed
harg
disc

O OFF

When the door is open, the crank cannot When the door is closed, the crank
be inserted. can be inserted.
DB119373

DB119374
I ON
push
OOFF
push

discharged

O OFF

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

Four locking possibilities: using one or two padlocks

(maximum shackle diameter 5 to 8 mm) for each shutter
Top and bottom shutters not Top shutter not locked.
locked. Bottom shutter locked.

DB119375

Top shutter locked. Top and bottom shutters locked.

Bottom shutter not locked.
DB119376

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 Identifying the electrical Identification of the
auxiliaries
connection terminals
Layout of terminal blocks
DB119377

CD2 CD1
824 814
822 812
821 811

Com UC1 UC2 UC3 M2C/UC4 SDE2/Res SDE1 MN/MX2 MX1 XF PF MCH
E5 E6 Z5 M1 M2 M3 F2 484/V3 184/K2 84 D2/C12 C2 A2 254 B2
E3 E4 Z3 Z4 T3 T4 VN 474/V2 182 82 C13 C3 A3 252 B3
E1 E2 Z1 Z2 T1 T2 F1 471/V1 181/K1 81 D1/C11 C1 A1 251 B1

OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1

44 34 24 14
42 32 22 12
41 31 21 11

CE3 CE2 CE1 CT1

334 324 314 914
332 322 312 912
331 321 311 911

Com UC1 UC2 UC3 M2C/UC4 SDE2/Res SDE1 MN/MX2 MX1 XF PF MCH
E5 E6 Z5 M1 M2 M3 F2 484/V3 184/K2 84 D2/C12 C2 A2 254 B2
E3 E4 Z3 Z4 T3 T4 VN 474/V2 182 82 C13 C3 A3 252 B3
E1 E2 Z1 Z2 T1 T2 F1 471/V1 181/K1 81 D1/C11 C1 A1 251 B1

OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1

44 34 24 14
42 32 22 12
41 31 21 11

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auxiliaries

The ON/OFF indication contacts signal the status of Circuit breaker

the device main contacts.

completely closed completely open

DB119378

closed open main contacts

OF: ON/OFF (closed/open)

open closed indication changeover contacts

closed open

The carriage switches indicate the "connected", "test" Chassis

and "disconnected" positions. For information on the separation distance of the main circuits in the "test" and
"disconnected" positions, see page 16.

completely connected
DB119379

separation of the main circuits

test position
separation of the auxiliary circuits
completely disconnected

open
CE: connected-position
closed carriage switch

open closed open

CT: test-position carriage
closed open closed switch

open
CD: disconnected-position
closed carriage switch

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 Identifying the electrical Electrical diagrams
auxiliaries 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

ready to

charged
upstream cb downstream
E60062A

close
Power

fault

fault
cb
Z1

Z2
Z3
Z4
Z5
Z1
Z2

Z3

Z4
Z5
N L1 L2 L3 AT BPF
M6C
BPO

C12

252
254
474

484

182

184
Q1
Q2
Q3

C2
C3

B3
B2
A2
A3
K2

D2
82

84
VN
V1
V2
V3

Z1
Z2
Z3
Z4
Z5

MCH

Q MN MX2 MX1 XF
S1 S2 SDE2 SDE1 PF CH
I
Micrologic Res
U M2C M6C or
or
or

E60065A
E60063A

E60064A

E46136A

E60066A

E60067A
E46137A
471

D1

C1

251
C11
181

K1

B1
A1
81
M1
M2
M3

F2+
T1

T2
T3
T4
F1
SG2
SG1

X2
X1

24 V DC

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 E P H Control unit Remote operation

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

or
b 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 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 b UC3: F2+, F1– external 24 V DC power
supply PF: "Ready to close" contact
b b b VN external voltage connector
MCH : Gear motor (*)
b (1) b b UC4: V1, V2, V3 optional external voltage
connector
or
b b b M2C: 2 programmable contacts (internal Note:
relay); ext. 24 V DC power supply When communicating MX or XF releases are used, the third wire (C3, A3)
required must be connected even if the communications module is not installed.
b b or
M6C: 6 programmable contacts (external
relay); ext. 24 V DC power supply
required.
A: Digital ammeter , E: A + energy
P: E+ power meter + programmable protection, H: P + harmonics

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auxiliaries Fixed and drawout devices

Indication contacts Chassis contacts

open closed disconnected connected test

822
824
812
814

332
334
322

324
312

314

914
912
42

32

22

12
44

34

24

14

OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1 CT1

CD2 CD1 CE3 CE2 CE1

E60070A

E60076A
E60069A
E60068A

321
331
41

31

21

821

311
11

811

911
Indication contacts Contacts châssis
OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1 CD2 CD1 CE3 CE2 CE1 CT1

44 34 24 14 824 814 334 324 314 914

42 32 22 12 822 812 332 322 312 912

41 31 21 11 821 811 331 321 311 911

Indication contacts Chassis contacts

OF4 / OF3 / OF2 / OF1: ON/OFF indication contacts CD2-CD1: CE3-CE2-CE1: CT1:
Disconnected- Connected- Test-position
position position contacts

(*) 440/480 V AC gear motor for charging

(380 V motor + additional resistor)

CN1 - 440/480 V

9 11
440/480 V
"charged LED" R

B3 B2

MCH
380V

CH

B1 Key:
E60075A

CN2 - 440/480 V Drawout device only

XXX SDE1, OF1, OF2, OF3, OF4 supplied as standard

Interconnected connections
(only one wire per connection point)

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 Discovering Masterpact’s Micrologic control units
accessories

For the spare parts list, see the Masterpact NT/ NW Micrologic control units
catalogue. For more in-depth information, see the
control-unit user manual. bb All Masterpact circuit bb Depending on the
breakers are equipped model, control units offer
with a Micrologic control in addition:
unit. Control units are vv fault indications
E46108A

designed to protect power vv measurement of

Micro
logic
70 circuits and loads. Alarms electrical parameters
Ir Ii
Ig
Isd I ∆n
Ap
reset

may be programmed for (current, voltage, power,

remote indications. etc.)
vv Micrologic 2.0 A vv harmonic analysis
vv Micrologic 5.0 A vv communication.
vv Micrologic 6.0 A
vv Micrologic 7.0 A
vv Micrologic 2.0 E
vv Micrologic 5.0 E
vv Micrologic 6.0 E
vv Micrologic 5.0 P
vv Micrologic 6.0 P
vv Micrologic 7.0 P
vv Micrologic 5.0 H
vv Micrologic 6.0 H
vv Micrologic 7.0 H

Long-time rating plugs

bb Standard accessory, bb The plugs determine
one per control unit the setting range for the
vv standard 0.4 to 1 x Ir long-time protection.
setting
vv low 0.4 to 0.8 x Ir
setting
vv high 0.8 to 1 x Ir
setting
vv off (no long-time
protection).

M2C and M6C programmable contacts

bb Optional accessory, bb Contacts can be bb M2C: 2 contacts
used with Micrologic P programmed using the (5 A - 240 V)
and H control units keypad on the control unit bb M6C: 6 contacts
vv M2C: 2 programmable or via the COM option (5 A - 240 V).
contacts bb They indicate: bb Permissible load on
vv M6C: 6 programmable vv the type of fault each of the M6C relay
contacts vv instantaneous or outputs at cos ϕ = 0.7
delayed threshold vv 240 V AC: 5 A
overruns. vv 380 V AC: 3 A
vv 24 V DC: 1.8 A
vv 48 V DC: 1.5 A
vv 125 V DC: 0.4 A
vv 250 V DC: 0.15 A
bb M2C: 24 V DC ± 5 %
power from control unit
bb M6C: 24 V DC ±5 %
external supply
bb Maximum consumption:
100 mA.

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ON/OFF indication contacts (OF)

bb Standard accessory, bb OF contacts indicate bb 4 changeover contacts
4 OF per device the position of the main bb Breaking capacity at
contacts cos ϕ = 0.3 (AC12 / DC12
bb They switch when the as per IEC 60947-5-1)
minimum isolation vv standard, minimum
distance between the current 10 mA / 24 V
main contacts is reached. V AC 240/380 6 A (rms)
480 6 A (rms)
690 6 A (rms)
V DC 24/48 2.5
125 0.5
250 0.3
vv low level, minimum
current 1 mA / 4 V
V AC 24/48 5 A (rms)
240 5 A (rms)
380 5 A (rms)
V DC 24/48 5 / 2.5 A
125 0.5 A
250 0.3 A

"Fault-trip" indication contact (SDE1)

bb Standard accessory on bb The contact provides a bb Changeover contact
circuit breakers, one remote indication of bb Breaking capacity at
SDE1 contact per device device tripping due to an cos ϕ = 0.3 (AC12 / DC12
bb Not available for electrical fault. as per IEC60947-5-1)
switch-disconnector vv standard, minimum
versions. current 10 mA / 24 V
V AC 240/380 5 A (rms)
480 5 A (rms)
690 3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48 3A
125 0.3 A
250 0.15 A
vv low level, minimum
current 1 mA / 4 V
V AC 24/48 3 A (rms)
240 3 A (rms)
380 3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48 3A
125 0.3 A
250 0.15 A
E60054A

Additional "fault-trip" indication contact (SDE2)

bb Optional accessory for bb The contact remotely bb Changeover contact
circuit breakers, one indicates device tripping bb Breaking capacity at
additional SDE2 contact due to an electrical fault. cos ϕ = 0.3 (AC12 / DC12
per device as per IEC 60947-5-1)
bb Not available for vv standard, minimum
switch-disconnector current 10 mA / 24 V
versions V AC 240/380 5 A (rms)
bb Not compatible with the 480 5 A (rms)
Res option 690 3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48 3A
125 0.3 A
250 0.15 A
vv low level, minimum
current 1 mA / 4 V
V AC 24/48 3 A (rms)
240 3 A (rms)
380 3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48 3A
125 0.3 A
250 0.15 A

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Electrical reset after fault trip (Res)

E60050A

bb Optional accessory, bb The Res option allows

one Res per device the remore resetting of
bb Not compatible with the the device following
SDE2 option tripping due to an
bb Power supply: electrical fault.
vv 110/130 V AC
vv 220/240 V AC

"Springs charged" limit switch contact (CH)

bb Contact included with bb The contact indicates bb Changeover contact
MCH gear motor, one CH the "charged" status of bb Breaking capacity 50/60
contact per device. the operating mechanism Hz for AC power (AC12 /
(springs charged). DC12 as per
IEC 60947-5-1):
V AC 240 10A(rms)
380 6 A (rms)
480 6 A (rms)
690 3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48 3A
125 0.5 A
250 0.25 A
E51332A

"Ready to close" contact (PF)

bb One optional PF bb The contact indicates bb Changeover contact
contact per device that the device may be bb Breaking capacity at
closed because all the cos ϕ = 0.3 (AC12 / DC12
following are valid: as per IEC 60947-5-1)
vv circuit breaker is open vv standard, minimum
vv spring mechanism is current 10 mA / 24 V
charged V AC 240/380 5 A (rms)
vv a maintained closing 480 5 A (rms)
order is not present 690 3 A (rms)
vv a maintained opening V DC 24/48 3A
order is not present. 125 0.3 A
250 0.15 A
low level, minimum
current 1 mA / 4 V
V AC 24/48 3 A (rms)
240 3 A (rms)
380 3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48 3A
125 0.3 A
250 0.15 A

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Gear motor (MCH)

E46790A

bb Optional accessory, bb The gear motor bb Operating threshold:

one MCH gear motor per automatically charges the 0.85 to 1.1 Un
device spring mechanism. bb Consumption:
bb Power supply: 180 VA or W
vv V AC 50/60 Hz: bb Inrush current:
- 48/60 V AC 2 to 3 In for 0.1 second
- 100/130 V AC bb Charging time:
- 200/240 V AC 3 seconds max.
- 277 V AC bb Operating rate:
- 380/415 V AC maximum 3 cycles per
- 400/440 V AC minute
- 480 V AC bb CH contact:
vv V DC: see page 32.
- 24/30 V DC
- 48/60 V DC
- 100/125 V DC
- 200/250 V DC

Opening releases MX1 and MX2, closing release XF

E51294A

bb Optional accessory, 1 bb The MX release bb Operating threshold:

or 2 MX releases per instantaneously opens vv XF: 0.85 to 1.1 Un
device, 1 XF per device the circuit breaker when vv MX: 0.7 to 1.1 Un
bb The function (MX or energised bb Consumption:
XF) is determined by bb The XF release vv pick-up: 200 VA or W
where the coil is installed instantaneously closes (80 ms)
bb Power supply: the circuit breaker when vv hold: 4.5 VA or W
vv V AC 50/60 Hz: energised, if the device is bb Circuit-breaker
- 24 V AC "ready to close". response time at Un:
- 48 V AC vv XF: 55 ms ± 10
- 100/130 VAC vv MX: 50 ms ± 10.
- 200/250 V AC
- 277 V AC
- 380/480 V AC
vv V DC:
- 12 V DC
- 24/30 V DC
- 48/60 V DC
- 100/130 V DC
- 200/250 V DC

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Instantaneous undervoltage releases (MN)

E51294A

bb Optional accessory, bb The MN release bb Device response time:

1 MN per device instantaneously opens 90 ms ±5
bb Not compatible with the the circuit breaker when bb Operating threshold:
MX2 opening release its supply voltage drops. vv opening:
bb Power supply : 0.35 to 0.7 x Un
vv V AC 50/60 Hz: vv closing: 0.85 x Un
- 24 V AC bb Consumption:
- 48 V AC vv pick-up (80 ms):
- 100 / 130 V AC 200 VA
- 200 / 250 V AC vv hold: 4.5 VA.
- 380 / 480 V AC
vv V DC:
- 24 / 30 V DC
- 48 / 60 V DC
- 100 / 130 V DC
- 200 / 250 V DC
E51296A

6
3 4 5
1 2

S
3 6
1
0.5
MN 1.5
3 MN
UVR r de R
dateu UV

Delay unit for MN releases

Retardelay for
30 V Time
100/1C
AC/D
10 12

bb Optional accessory, bb The unit delays bb Device response time:

1 2

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

per device. release to eliminate bb Operating threshold:
bb Delay-unit (must be circuit-breaker nuisance vv opening:
ordered in addition to the tripping during short 0.35 to 0.7 x Un
MN): voltage dips vv closing: 0.85 x Un
vv 48/60 V AC bb The unit is wired in bb Consumption:
50/60 Hz / DC series with the MN and vv pick-up (80 ms):
vv 100/130 V AC must be installed outside 200 VA
50/60 Hz / DC the circuit breaker. vv hold: 4.5 VA.
vv 200/250 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC
vv 380/480 V AC
50/60 Hz / DC.
E60344A

Electrical closing pushbutton (BPFE)

bb Optional accessory, bb Located on the
1 BPFE per device padlock or keylock
locking system, this
pushbutton carries out
electrical closing of the
circuit breaker via the XF
release, taking into
account all the safety
functions that are part of
the control/monitoring
system of the installation
bb It connects to the input
of the COM option.

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Wiring of control auxiliaries

Under pick-up conditions, the level of consumption is approximately 150 to 200 VA.
Consequently, for low supply voltages (12, 24, 48 V), cables must not exceed a
maximum length determined by the supply voltage and the cross-section of the
cables.
Indicative values for maximum cable lengths (in meters)
12 V 24 V 48 V
2.5 mm2 1.5 mm2 2.5 mm2 1.5 mm2 2.5 mm2 1.5 mm2
MN 100 %
source voltage — — 58 36 280 165
85 %
source voltage — — 16 10 75 45
MX-XF 100 %
source voltage 21 12 115 70 550 330
85 %
source voltage 10 6 75 44 350 210
Note: The indicated length is that for each of the two supply wires.

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accessories
accessories

Operation counter (CDM)

E47341A

bb Optional accessory, bb The operation counter

one CDM per device sums the number of
operating cycles.
9
0039

Escutcheon (CDP)
E60499A

bb Optional accessory, bb The CDP increases the

one CDP per device degree of protection to IP
vv for fixed device 40 and IK 07 (fixed and
vv for drawout device. drawout devices).

Transparent cover (CCP)

E60497A

bb Optional accessory, bb Mounted with a CDP,

one CCP per device the CCP increases the
equipped with a CDP degree of protection to
IP 54 and IK 10 (fixed and
drawout devices).
E60498A

Blanking plate (OP)

bb Optional accessory, bb Used with the
one OP per device escutcheon, this option
closes off the door
cut-out of a cubicle not
yet equipped with a
device. It may be used
with the escutcheon for
both fixed and drawout
devices.

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accessories

Transparent cover for pushbutton locking using a

E60347A

padlock, lead seal or screws

bb Optional accessory, bb The transparent cover
one locking cover per blocks access (together
device or separately) to the
pushbuttons used to open
and close the device
bb Locking requires a
padlock, a lead seal or
two screws.

Device locking in the OFF position using a padlock

E60346A

bb Optional accessory, bb The unit inhibits local

one locking system per or remote closing of the
device device
bb Up to three padlocks
may be used for locking.

Device OFF position locking kit for keylocks

E60348A

bb Optional accessory: bb The kit inhibits local or

one locking kit (without remote closing of the
keylock) per device device
bb Locks not included: bb Mounted on the
vv for Profalux keylocks chassis and accessible
vv for Ronis keylocks with the door closed, this
vv for Castell keylocks system locks the circuit
vv for Kirk keylocks. breaker in "disconnected"
position using one or two
keylocks.

Ronis
Keylocks required for the device OFF position
locking kit:
E51286A

bb One keylock per

device, Ronis or Profalux
type.
bb Adaptation kits alone
Profalux
are available for Castell
and Kirk keylocks.
DB119180

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accessories

Top shutter closed Bottom shutter closed

Safety shutters
E60030A

E60031A
bb Standard accessories, bb The safety shutters bb IP 20 for chassis
provided on every automatically block the connections
chassis. access to the bb IP 40 for the
disconnecting contact disconnecting contact
cluster when the device is cluster.
in the "disconnected" or
"test" positions.

If specified when ordering the chassis, this locking Chassis breaker locking in "disconnected" position
function may be adapted to operate in all positions
bb Optional accessory, bb Mounted on the
("connected", "test" and "disconnected"), instead of in one locking system per chassis and accessible
"disconnected" position alone. device with the door closed, this
vv for Profalux or Ronis system locks the chassis
keylocks in "disconnected" position
vv for Castell keylocks using one or two
vv for Kirk keylocks. keylocks.

Ronis Keylocks required with the "disconnected" position

locking system
E51286A

E51273A

bb One or two keylocks

per locking system
vv Ronis:
1 keylock
1 keylock + one identical
keylock
2 different key locks
Profalux vv Profalux:
1 keylock
1 keylock + one identical
DB119180

DB119191

keylock
2 different key locks.
bb Adaptation kits alone
are available for Kirk and
Castell keylocks.

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Door interlock
E60011A

bb Optional accessory, bb This device inhibits bb 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"
O
or "test" position.
OFF
push

O OFF
E51498A

Racking interlock
bb Optional accessory, bb This device prevents bb 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.
E59190A

Mismatch protection
bb Optional accessory, bb 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.

Auxiliary terminal shield (CB)

E60345A

bb Optional accessory, bb The shield prevents

one CB shield per chassis access to the terminal
block of the electrical
auxiliaries.

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

E46095A

carriage switches (CE, CD, CT)

bb Optional accessories, bb The carriage switches bb Changeover contact
one to six carriage indicate the three bb Breaking capacity at
switches positions: cos ϕ = 0.3 (AC12 / DC12
bb Standard configuration, CE: connected position as per IEC 60947-5-1)
0 to 3 CE, 0 to 2 CD, CD: disconnected vv standard, minimum
0 to 1 CT position (when the current 10 mA / 24 V
minimum isolation V AC 240 8 A (rms)
distance between the 380 8 A (rms)
main contacts and the 480 8 A (rms)
auxiliary contacts is 690 6 A (rms)
reached) V DC 24/48 2.5 A
CT: test position. 125 0.8 A
250 0.3 A
vv low level, minimum
current 1 mA / 4 V
V AC 24/48 5 A (rms)
240 5 A (rms)
380 5 A (rms)
V DC 24/48 2.5 A
125 0.8 A
250 0.3 A

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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:
bb prior to initial use
bb 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:

bb disconnect all the electrical auxiliaries of the circuit breaker (MCH, MX, XF, MN,
Res electrical remote reset)
bb 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:
bb breaking capacities indicated on the rating plates
bb identification of the control unit (type, rating)
bb presence of any optional functions (remote ON/OFF with motor mechanism,
auxiliaries, measurement and indication modules, etc.)
bb protection settings (long time, short time, instantaneous, earth fault)
bb 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:
bb electrical auxiliaries
bb terminal blocks
bb connections of auxiliary circuits.

Operation
Check the mechanical operation of the circuit breakers:
bb opening of contacts
bb 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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before use
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:
bb depending on the type of control unit, fault diagnostics are available. See the user
manual for the control unit.
bb 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

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

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

Low voltage electrical distribution Keep your Masterpact NT/NW features year after year by performing requested
Masterpact maintenance.
NT and NW
Circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors To ensure that your protective device retains the operating and safety characteristics specified
Distribution électrique basse tension

Masterpact in the catalogs for the whole of its service life, Schneider Electric recommends that routine
inspections and periodic maintenance should be carried out by qualified personnel in
Maintenance guide

NT et NW
Disjoncteurs et interrupteurs
accordance with the instructions in the Masterpact maintenance guide.
Guide de maintenance

The Maintenance Guide LVPED508016EN can be downloaded from the

www.schneider-electric.com website and provides detailed information on:
bb the types of maintenance required, depending on the criticality of the protected circuit
bb the risks involved if the component ceases to operate correctly
bb what is understood by the terms normal, improved and severe environment and operating
conditions
bb the periodic preventive maintenance operations that should be carried out under normal
LVPED508016EN environment and operating conditions as well as the level of competence required for the
LVPED508016FR operations
bb the environment and operating conditions that accelerate device ageing.
The level II and III procedures mentioned in the Maintenance Guide can be downloaded from
the www.schneider-electric.com website. They are compiled in a document with reference
HRB16483.

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performance
solutions

Problem Probable causes Solutions

Circuit breaker cannot be closed locally or remotely bb Circuit breaker padlocked or keylocked in the vv disable the locking fonction
"open" position

bb Circuit breaker interlocked mechanically in a
source changeover system
bb Circuit breaker not completely connected
vv check the position of the other circuit
breaker in the changeover system
vv modify the situation to release the interlock
vv terminate racking in (connection) of the
circuit breaker

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 bb Thermal memory
breaker with activation of the reset button signalling a fault trip
bb The reset button signalling a fault trip has not vv clear the fault
been reset
bb Stored energy mechanism not charged
bb MX opening shunt release permanently
supplied with power
bb MN undervoltage release not supplied with
power
bb XF closing release continuously supplied with
power, but circuit breaker not "ready to close"
(XF not wired in series with PF contact)
bb Permanent trip order in the presence of a
Micrologic P or H control unit with minimum voltage Micrologic P or H control unit
and minimum frequency protection in Trip mode
and the control unit powered
bb Closing order not executed by the XF closing
release
bb MN undervoltage release supply voltage too low vv check the voltage and the supply circuit
bb Load-shedding order sent to the MX opening
release by another device
bb Unnecessary opening order from the MX
opening release
A fault is present :
bb overload
bb earth fault
bb short-circuit detected by the control unit
bb Transient overcurrent when closing
bb Closing on a short-circuit
vv push the reset button on the front of the
circuit breaker
vv charge the mechanism manually
vv 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)
vv there is an opening order.
Determine the origin of the order. The order
must be cancelled before the circuit breaker
can be closed
vv there is an opening order.
Determine the origin of the order.
vv check the voltage and the supply circuit
(U > 0.85 Un).
If the problem persists, replace the release
vv 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"
vv Disable these protection functions on the
vv check the voltage and the supply circuit
(0.85 - 1.1 Un).
If the problem persists, replace the XF release
(U > 0.85 Un)
vv check the overall load on the distribution
system
vv if necessary, modify the settings of devices
in the installation
vv determine the origin of the order
vv determine and clear the causes of the
fault
vv check the condition of the circuit breaker
before putting it back into service
vv see the user manual of the control unit
vv press the reset button
vv modify the distribution system or the
control-unit settings
vv check the condition of the circuit breaker
before putting it back into service
vv press the reset button
vv clear the fault
vv check the condition of the circuit breaker
before putting it back into service
vv press the reset button

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Problem Probable causes Solutions

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 bb Reset button not pushed-in completely
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
bb Opening order not executed by the MX opening vv check the voltage and the supply circuit
release (0.7 - 1.1 Un).
If the problem persists, replace the MX
release
bb Opening order not executed by the MN vv drop in voltage insufficient or residual
undervoltage release voltage (> 0.35 Un) across the terminals of
the undervoltage release. If the problem
persists, replace the MN release
bb Operating mechanism malfunction or welded vv contact a Schneider service centre
contacts
bb Insufficient supply voltage for the MCH gear vv check the voltage and the supply circuit
motor (0.7 - 1.1 Un).
If the problem persists, replace the MCH
release
vv push the reset button in completely
bb A padlock or keylock is present on the chassis vv disable the locking function
or a door interlock is present
bb The reset button has not been pressed vv press the reset button
bb Circuit breaker not in disconnected position vv turn the crank until the circuit breaker is in
disconnected position and the reset button
out
bb The rails are not completely out vv pull the rails all the way out
bb Cradle/circuit breaker mismatch protection vv check that the cradle corresponds with
the circuit breaker
bb The safety shutters are locked vv remove the lock(s)
bb The disconnecting-contact clusters are vv reposition the clusters
incorrectly positioned
bb Cradle locked in disconnected position vv disable the cradle locking function
bb The reset button has not been pressed, vv press the reset button
preventing rotation of the crank
bb The circuit breaker has not been sufficiently vv insert the circuit breaker completely so
inserted in the cradle that it is engaged in the racking mechanism
bb The circuit breaker is not in the right position vv check the circuit breaker position by
making sure the reset button is out
bb The cranck is still in the cradle vv remove the crank and store it
bb Check that locking in any position is enabled vv contact a Schneider Electric service
bb The circuit breaker is not in the right position centre
vv check the circuit breaker position by
bb The cranck is still in the cradle making sure the reset button is out
vv remove the crank and store it

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conditions

Ambient temperature
E60003A

Masterpact NT devices can operate under the following temperature conditions:

bb the electrical and mechanical characteristics are stipulated for an ambient
temperature of -25 °C to +70 °C
bb circuit-breaker mechanical closing by pushbutton is guaranteed down to -35 °C
bb Masterpact NW (without the control unit) can be stored in an ambient temperature
of -40 °C to +85 °C
bb the control unit can be stored in an ambient temperature of -25 °C to +85 °C.

Extreme atmospheric conditions

E60004A

Masterpact NT devices have successfully passed the tests defined by the following
standards for extreme atmospheric conditions:
bb IEC 60068-2-1: dry cold at -40 °C
bb IEC 60068-2-2: dry heat at +85 °C
bb IEC 60068-2-30: damp heat (temperature +55 °C, relative humidity 95 %)
bb IEC 60068-2-52 level 2: salt mist.

Masterpact NT devices can operate in the industrial environments defined by

standard IEC 60947 (pollution degree up to 4).

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

Vibrations
E60005A

Masterpact NT devices resist electromagnetic or mechanical vibrations.

Tests are carried out in compliance with standard IEC 60068-2-6 for the levels
required by merchant-marine inspection organisations (Veritas, Lloyd’s, etc.):
bb 2 to 13.2 Hz: amplitude ±1 mm
bb 13.2 to 100 Hz: constant acceleration 0.7 g.

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

mechanical parts.

Some applications have vibration profiles outside of this standard, and require
special attention during application design, installation, and use. Excessive vibration
may cause unexpected tripping, damage to connections or to other mechanical
parts. Please refer to the Masterpact maintenance guide (causes of accelerated
ageing / operating conditions / vibrations) for additional information.
Examples of applications with high vibration profiles could include:
bb wind turbines
bb power frequency converters that are installed in the same switchboard or close
proxmity to the Masterpact circuit breaker
bb emergency generators
bb high vibration marine applications such as thrusters, anchor positioning systems,
etc.

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conditions

Altitude
E60006A

Masterpact NT 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.

Altitude (m) 2000 3000 4000 5000

2000 m

Dielectric withstand 3500 3150 2500 2100

voltage (V)
Rated insulation level (V) 1000 900 700 600
Rated operational 690 590 520 460
voltage (V)
Rated current (A) at 40 °C 1 x In 0.99 x In 0.96 x In 0.94 x In

Electromagnetic disturbances
E60007A

Masterpact NT devices are protected against:

bb overvoltages caused by devices that generate electromagnetic disturbances
bb overvoltages caused by an atmospheric disturbance or by a distribution-system
outage (e.g. failure of a lighting system)
bb devices emitting radio waves (radios, walkie-talkies, radar, etc.)
bb electrostatic discharges produced by users.

Masterpact NT devices have successfully passed the electromagnetic-compatibility

tests (EMC) defined by the following international standards:
bb IEC 60947-2, appendix F
bb IEC 60947-2, appendix B (trip units with earth-leakage function).

The above tests guarantee that:

bb no nuisance tripping occurs
bb tripping times are respected.

Cleaning
bb Non-metallic parts:
never use solvent, soap or any other cleaning product. Clean with a dry cloth only
bb 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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