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Type 2 Co-Ordination of Circuit Breakers

and Motor Starters

Charts for Component Selection.

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About WEG
WEG began its journey on September 16, 1961 in the small town of Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, where it was founded
by close friends Werner Voigt, Eggon da Silva and Geraldo Werninghaus.

This year WEG is celebrating 55 years in the manufacturing industry. With more than 30,000 employees
worldwide and operating in more than 100 countries, no one could have predicted that a company founded by
three friends could achieve such success.

Since the first 0.18 kW, electric motor left the workshop not much more than half a century ago, the WEG name has been
associated with the high quality of its electric motors. It took just over 14 years for the company to reach its one-millionth
produced unit. By 1975, WEG had grown to become a household name, with reputation for excellence in the Brazilian and South
American markets, which in the past decades extended worldwide.

Founded in 1961, WEG currently has over 30 thousand employees and is one of the largest world manufacturers of electric-
electronic equipment, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Transmission and Distribution, Automation and Coatings.

In Brazil, the group’s headquarters and main industrial plants are located in Jaraguá do Sul - SC

Zest WEG Electric: The South African arm of WEG

Zest was founded in 1980 by James T. Blakemore and has been the leading supplier of Electric motors and
Automation for more than 35 years in South Africa. Through the years Zest embarked on an acquisition trail in
order to formulate a full electrical service offering to our market.

In June 2010, the WEG Group of Brazil purchased a controlling equity share in South Africa’s home grown Zest
Group and In 2013 Zest became a wholly owned subsidiary of WEG.

Zest WEG Electric is the South African arm of the Zest WEG Group. As the Zest WEG Group, we distribute,
manufacture and support a diverse electrical offering, encompassing: Electric Motors, Automation, Transmission
and Distribution, Power Generation and Electrical Construction. Our focus lies in serving key areas of South and
Sub-Saharan Africa’s mining, manufacturing and municipal sectors.

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Motor Control and Protection

Requirements on Modern Industry

The electric motor has become one of the most notorious inventions of man along its technological
development. Indeed, electric motors are the spine of the modern industry.
Despite their ruggedness and simplicity in construction, motor failure rate per year is significant. In some
industries, particularly mining and quarrying, pulp and paper, cement, among others, motor failure rate has been
even bigger than in other segments. Because continuity of service is imperative in these industrial fields, the
downtime for repair or replacement, removal and installation is very costly. Therefore, proper motor protection
becomes important to keep processes functioning ensuring productivity targets, personnel safety and to
prevent unplanned outages.

Usual motor feeder circuits comprise a motor starter and a suitable short circuit protection device. The motor
starter is normally defined as a combination of switching means necessary to start and stop the motor in
combination with suitable overload protection.

The main purpose of a motor protection system is to prevent excessive temperature increases in the windings
due to over current conditions. Coordinated motor protection should also enable continuity of service. This
continuity of service can be achieved by matching the characteristics of the short circuit protection device with
the motor starter and cables to ensure that faults do not rise above levels that may endanger personnel or
damage equipment.

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What is the difference between Type 1 Co-Ordination and Type 2 Co-Ordination Switchgear?
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), one of the world’s leading organisations that publishes standards for all
electrical and electronic fields, sets in the IEC 60947-4-1 requirements for switching and protection components for motor
feeders. This is done to ensure safety to the user and ensure that components that meet the standard will provide the
expected performance.

Both Type 1 and Type 2 Co-Ordination switchgear will safely clear any short circuit that occurs. In the case of a short circuit
condition, with both Type 1 and Type 2 Co-Ordination switchgear there is no danger posed to personnel or to the installation
itself. The primary difference is that Type 1 Co-Ordination switchgear is considered the basic solution, while Type 2 Co-
Ordination switchgear is considered the high performance solution.

Should a short circuit condition occur when using Type 1 Co-Ordination switchgear, this equipment will no longer be functional
and will need to be replaced. Furthermore, qualified maintenance personnel are required to replace the motor starter
(contactor and/or overload relay).

Where a short circuit condition occurs when using Type 2 Co-Ordination switchgear, this equipment will still be suitable for
further use. The risk of a small contact welding is recognized, in which case the manufacturer shall indicate the measures to be
taken as regards the maintenance of the equipment.
Basically Type 2 Co-Ordination switchgear will ensure safety and continuity of service, irrespective of short circuit conditions.

It is also important to bear in mind that not all low voltage switchgear ranges offer both Type 1 Co-Ordination and Type 2 Co-
Ordination. This is because the equipment and equipment combinations need to be extensively tested to ensure that these
meet the required IEC standard.

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WEG Counts on its

Own Testing Laboratory,
Accessed by International
Bodies Like UL and DEKRA.
Internal arc test in a Motor Control Center carried at WEG
facility. Currently the short circuit test infrastructure with
higher capacity in a private facility in the South Hemisphere.

WEG Type 2 Co-Ordination Tests

Users look for guidance and recommendations about which specific SCPD should be used
along with a given motor starter according to the voltage and short circuit levels of their application.

Emphasis should be given that the knowledge of a Type 2 Co-Ordination solution is only achieved by carrying out tests, which
require knowledge about the application, installation codes, product standards and its characteristics, and need abundant product
samples and availability of a high-capacity short circuit test facility.
Indeed, in order to provide this information, exhaustive and successful short circuit tests, witnessed by an unbiased third party, have
been carried out with different combinations of circuit breakers, overload relays and contactors, for levels of 50 kA at 550 V ac.

In fact, WEG tested and approved the following Type 2 configurations:

� MCCB + Contactor + Overload Relay Class 10 with communication;
� MCCB + Contactor + Thermal Overload Relay;
� Motor protective circuit breaker (MPCB) with overload protection + contactor.

WEG sets an important differentiation thanks to its comprehensive portfolio of low voltage switch and controlgear that include
all devices required on a Type 2 Co-Ordination motor feeder. This way, whenever a component (e.g. a contactor or overload
relay) undergoes any design changes (which can affect the Co-Ordination with the SCPD), new round of Type 2 short circuit
tests must be carried out. Such practice strengthens the confidence placed on the published ratings.

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WEG Type 2 Charts for Component Selection

Type 2 Co-Ordination (IEC 60947-4-1)
D.O.L. Starters, Non-Reversing¹, 525/550 V ac, Iq = 50 kA
Magnetic MCCB + Contactor + Solid State Overload Relay (Class 10) with Communication
Component Description
ACW101/161/250 - MTU "V"
Solid State Overload Relay SRW01 (Tripping Class 10)
CWM Contactors M3~

Motor²) SCPD (Short Circuit Protective Device) Contactor Overload release Group

Rated Setting magnetic Iq=50 kA

Rated power Rated current (A) Smart relay tripping class 10 Current setting
Type current release Type @ 525/550 V ac
(kW) 525 V ac 550 V ac (A) x In (A) Control unit Measuring unit Min. (A) Max. (A) I Max. (A)
0,37 0,8 0,7 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC1 / UMCT1 0,5 5,0 5,0
0,55 0,9 0,9 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC1 / UMCT1 0,5 5,0 5,0
0,75 1,2 1,2 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC1 / UMCT1 0,5 5,0 5,0
1,1 1,8 1,7 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC1 / UMCT1 0,5 5,0 5,0
1,5 2,4 2,3 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC1 / UMCT1 0,5 5,0 5,0
2,2 3,5 3,3 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC1 / UMCT1 0,5 5,0 5,0
3 4,7 4,5 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC2 / UMCT2 1,25 12,5 12,5
4 6,1 5,8 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC2 / UMCT2 1,25 12,5 12,5
5,5 7,9 7,6 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC2 / UMCT2 1,25 12,5 12,5
7,5 10,6 10,1 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC2 / UMCT2 1,25 12,5 12,5
9,2 13,3 12,7 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC3 / UMCT3 2,5 25 20
11 15,9 15,2 ACW101V-MTU20-3 20 12 240 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC3 / UMCT3 2,5 25 20
15 21,3 20,3 ACW101V-MTU50-3 50 12 600 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC3 / UMCT3 2,5 25 25
18,5 26,7 25,5 ACW101V-MTU50-3 50 12 600 CWM50 T2 SRW01-UC UMC4 / UMCT4 12,5 125 36
22 31 30 ACW101V-MTU50-3 50 12 600 CWM105 T2 SRW01-UC UMC4 / UMCT4 12,5 125 50
30 44 42 ACW101V-MTU50-3 50 12 600 CWM105 T2 SRW01-UC UMC4 / UMCT4 12,5 125 50
37 51 49 ACW101V-MTU100-3 100 12 1.200 CWM105 T2 SRW01-UC UMC4 / UMCT4 12,5 125 79
45 62 59 ACW101V-MTU100-3 100 12 1.200 CWM105 T2 SRW01-UC UMC4 / UMCT4 12,5 125 79
55 75 72 ACW101V-MTU100-3 100 12 1.200 CWM105 T2 SRW01-UC UMC4 / UMCT4 12,5 125 79
75 102 98 ACW161V-MTU160-3 160 10,8 1.728 CWM180 SRW01-UC UMC4 / UMCT4 12,5 125 125
90 120 115 ACW161V-MTU160-3 160 10,8 1.728 CWM180 SRW01-UC UMC5 / UMCT5 42 420 147
110 147 140 ACW161V-MTU160-3 160 12 1.920 CWM250 SRW01-UC UMC5 / UMCT5 42 420 160
132 176 168 ACW250V-MTU220-3 220 10,8 2.376 CWM250 SRW01-UC UMC5 / UMCT5 42 420 207
150 203 193 ACW250V-MTU220-3 220 10,8 2.376 CWM250 SRW01-UC UMC5 / UMCT5 42 420 207
160 213 204 ACW250V-MTU220-3 220 12 2.640 CWM300 SRW01-UC UMC5 / UMCT5 42 420 220

Technical notes:
1) For DOL reversing starters the following DOL non-reversing Type 2 Co-Ordination tables are applicable by selecting two identical contactors.
For star-delta starters the following DOL non-reversing Type 2 Co-Ordination tables are applicable by selecting three identical contactors.
2) Orientative values of WEG W22 Motor - Cast Iron Frame - Premium Efficiency IE3 - 4 pole - Standard Frame - IEC Standard - 50 Hz - Duty S1 - Service factor 1.00.
Even though tripping classes 5 to 45 can be selected on the SRW01 Smart Relay, for applications where a tripping class higher than class 10 is required, the
following derating factor must be applied to the rated current of the MCCB.

Derating factor to be applied on MCCB rated current for use on applications with long starting time
Trip class of SRW01 overload relay
MCCB type
10 15 20 25 30
ACW101/ ACW161 - - 0,90 0,80 0,70
ACW250 - 0,90 0,75 0,70 0,60

E.g.: For applications with long starting time where the tripping class 30 is required, the ACW101-MTU100 should be used for a maximum of 100 A x 0,7 = 70 A rated current.
Note: The MCCB use in applications with tripping classes higher than 30 is not recommended.

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Type 2 Co-Ordination (IEC 60947-4-1)

D.O.L. Starters, Non-Reversing¹, 525/550 V ac, Iq = 50 kA

Magnetic MCCB + Contactor + Thermal Relay (Class 10)

Component Description
ACW101/161/250 - MTU “V”
RW Thermal Overload Relay Tripping Class 10
CWM Contactors M3~

Motor²) SCPD (Short Circuit Protective Device) Contactor Overload release Group

Rated Rated Rated Magnetic Thermal O/L relay Iq=50 kA @

Current setting
power current (A) current setting tripping class 10 525/550 V ac
Type Type
Mounting
(kW) 525 V ac 550 V ac (A) (A) Type Min. (A) Max. (A) I Max. (A)
accessory
22 31 30 ACW101V-MTU50-3 50 600 CWM80 T2 RW67-2D3-U040 - 25 40 40

30 44 42 ACW101V-MTU50-3 50 600 CWM105 T2 RW67-2D3-U050 - 32 50 50

37 51 49 ACW101V-MTU100-3 100 1.200 CWM105 T2 RW67-2D3-U057 - 40 57 57

CWM112 RW67-2D3-U063 BF67-2D 50 63 63

45 62 59 ACW101V-MTU100-3 100 1.200
CWM150 RW67-2D3-U070 BF67-2D 57 70 70

CWM112 RW117-2D3-U080 GA117D 63 80 80

55 75 72 ACW101V-MTU100-3 100 1.200
CWM150 RW117-2D3-U097 GA117D 75 97 97

75 102 98 ACW161V-MTU160-3 160 1.536 CWM150 RW117-2D3-U112 GA117D 90 112 112

90 120 115 ACW161V-MTU160-3 160 1.728 CWM180 RW317-1D3-U150 GA317-2D 100 150 147

110 147 140 ACW161V-MTU160-3 160 1.920 CWM250 RW317-1D3-U215 GA317-3D 140 215 160

132 176 168 ACW250V-MTU220-3 220 2.376 CWM250 RW317-1D3-U215 GA317-3D 140 215 207

150 203 193 ACW250V-MTU220-3 220 2.376 CWM250 RW317-1D3-U215 GA317-3D 140 215 207

160 213 204 ACW250V-MTU220-3 220 2.640 CWM300 RW317-1D3-U215 GA317-3D 140 215 215

Technical notes:
1) For DOL reversing starters the following DOL non-reversing Type 2 Co-Ordination tables are applicable by selecting two identical contactors.
For star-delta starters the following DOL non-reversing Type 2 Co-Ordination tables are applicable by selecting three identical contactors.
2) Orientative values of WEG W22 Motor - Cast Iron Frame - Premium Efficiency IE3 - 4 pole - Standard Frame - IEC Standard - 50 Hz - Duty S1 - Service factor 1.00.

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Type 2 Co-Ordination (IEC 60947-4-1)

D.O.L. Starters, Non-Reversing¹, 525/550 V ac, Iq = 50 kA

Thermal and Magnetic MPCB (Class 10) + Contactor

Component Description
MPW40 Thermal-Magnetic Motor Circuit Breaker (Class 10)
CLT32 Current Limiter
CWB Contactors M3~

Motor²) SCPD (Short Circuit Protective Device) Contactor Overload release Group

Rated Rated Rated Magnetic Iq=50 kA

Current MPCB with tripping Current setting
power current (A) Type current setting Type @ 525/550 V ac
limiter class 10 O/L protection
(kW) 525 V ac 550 V ac (A) (A) Min. (A) Max. (A) I Max. (A)

0,37 0,8 0,7 MPW40-3-U001 - 1 13 CWB9 MPW40-3-U001 0,63 1,0 1,0

0,55 0,9 0,9 MPW40-3-U001 - 1 13 CWB9 MPW40-3-U001 0,63 1,0 1,0

0,75 1,2 1,2 MPW40-3-D016 - 1,6 20,8 CWB9 MPW40-3-D016 1,0 1,6 1,6

1,1 1,8 1,7 MPW40-3-D025 CLT32 2,5 32,5 CWB38 MPW40-3-D025 1,6 2,5 2,5

1,5 2,4 2,3 MPW40-3-U004 CLT32 4 52 CWB38 MPW40-3-U004 2,5 4,0 4,0

2,2 3,5 3,3 MPW40-3-U004 CLT32 4 52 CWB38 MPW40-3-U004 2,5 4,0 4,0

3 4,7 4,5 MPW40-3-D063 CLT32 6,3 82 CWB38 MPW40-3-D063 4,0 6,3 6,3

4 6,1 5,8 MPW40-3-U010 CLT32 10 130 CWB38 MPW40-3-U010 6,3 10 10

5,5 7,9 7,6 MPW40-3-U010 CLT32 10 130 CWB38 MPW40-3-U010 6,3 10 10

7,5 10,6 10,1 MPW40-3-U016 CLT32 16 208 CWB38 MPW40-3-U016 10 16 16

9,2 13,3 12,7 MPW40-3-U016 CLT32 16 208 CWB38 MPW40-3-U016 10 16 16

11 15,9 15,2 MPW40-3-U020 CLT32 20 260 CWB38 MPW40-3-U020 16 20 20

15 21,3 20,3 MPW40-3-U025 CLT32 25 325 CWB38 MPW40-3-U025 20 25 25

18,5 - 25,5 MPW40-3-U032 CLT32 32 416 CWB38 MPW40-3-U032 25 32 26

Technical notes:
1) For DOL reversing starters the following DOL non-reversing Type 2 Co-Ordination tables are applicable by selecting two identical contactors.
For star-delta starters the following DOL non-reversing Type 2 Co-Ordination tables are applicable by selecting three identical contactors.
2) Orientative values of WEG W22 Motor - Cast Iron Frame - Premium Efficiency IE3 - 4 pole - Standard Frame - IEC Standard - 50 Hz - Duty S1 - Service factor 1.00.

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WEG Products for Motor Switching and

Protection with Type 2 Co-Ordination
ACW Molded Case Circuit Breakers for Motor Branch Protection
ACWs are compact and robust molded case circuit breakers that can be provided with the “MTU” (magnetic trip only) release,
specifically designed for motor starter protection. They are available in three different frames with rated currents from 20 to 630 A.
There are a wide range of accessories available, including panel door rotary operating handles, motor operators, shunt and
overvoltage releases and auxiliary contact blocks just to name a few.

The ACW design with double-breaking contacts produces a current limiting effect that interrupts faults within the first half-cycle
reducing the current peak and energy of faults. That provides protection for the downstream motor starter and other equipment that
could otherwise be damaged by the severe effects that short circuits usually produce.

Additionally, thanks to their high short circuit breaking capacity, ACWs perfectly match with WEG contactors and overload relays
providing complete load feeders Type 2 Co-Ordinated for levels of Iq = 50 kA at up to 550 V ac.

ACW Motor Branch Protection

Type ACW101 ACW161 ACW250 ACW400 ACW630 ACW800

In (A) 20, 50, 100 160 220 320 500 630
Current setting range (A) Im = 6... 12 x In

Understanding the Part Number

Model Breaking capacity Code

ACW101 Very high capacity V
ACW161
ACW250
ACW400
ACW630
ACW800

A C W 1 0 1 V - M T U 2 0 - 3

Type of protection Code Rated current (A) Poles

Magnetic only - motor protection MTU 20 3
50
100
160
220
320
500
630
For further information, please check WEG website at: www.weg.net/za

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MPW40 Thermal and Magnetic Motor-Protective Circuit Breakers

The MPW40 motor protective circuit breaker (MPCB) is a thermal-magnetic circuit breaker that combines in a single compact unit,
the short circuit and isolation functionality of a MCCB with the motor overcurrent protection of a traditional tripping class-10 overload
relay. When used along with a suitable contactor (the switching component), these two components comprise a complete and cost
effective solution for motor starting and protection.

The circuit breaker is definitely the component most affected by short circuit currents. Thus, maybe because of the compact size of
the MPCBs, in the past there was a lack of confidence in these components, particularly when compared to bulky MCCBs.
Indeed, MCCBs are really robust but years of research joined to technological development in many engineering fields led the
MPCBs to become as reliable as any MCCB and now, MPCB’s compact size is considered a great advantage.

An additional and important attribute of MPCBs with respect to effective short circuit protection is their low energy let-through values
(the magnitude of the cut-off current and let-through energy in relation to the prospective short circuit current).
In a few words, the MPW40 is a very limiting component and the stress of downstream contactors in the event of a short circuit is
significantly reduced.

JJ With overload and short circuit protection JJ For use as main switch (IEC 60947-2)
JJ Fixed short circuit release 13 x lu JJ Rotary handle operated
JJ With phase-failure sensitivity according to IEC 60947-4-1 JJ For use as main switch
JJ With temperature compensation

Understanding the Part Number

Model Code related to the setting of the overload release

MPW40

M P W 4 0 - 3 - D 0 6 3

Current range of the

Main contacts Code Complete part number overload release
(A)
3NO 3
MPW40-3-C016 0,10 ... 0,16
MPW40-3-C025 0,16 ... 0,25
MPW40-3-D004 0,25 ... 0,40
MPW40-3-C063 0,40 ... 0,63
MPW40-3-U001 0,63 ... 1,0
MPW40-3-D016 1,0 ... 1,6
MPW40-3-D025 1,6 ... 2,5
MPW40-3-U004 2,5 ... 4,0
MPW40-3-D063 4,0 ... 6,3
MPW40-3-U010 6,3 ... 10
MPW40-3-U016 10 ... 16
MPW40-3-U020 16 ... 20
MPW40-3-U025 20 ... 25
MPW40-3-U032 25 ... 32
MPW40-3-U040 32 ... 40
For further information, please check WEG website at: www.weg.net/za

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CWM and CWB Contactors

WEG CWB and CWM lines of contactors are suitable for the use on applications where Type 2 Co-Ordination is required.
This accomplishment results from the fact that, in order to withstand high transient currents that short circuits usually produce,
WEG contactors have undergone several optimizations in the past five years.

Even though the transient phenomenon only occurs in a semi-cycle of the current, a huge amount of thermal energy is
dissipated. This way the most important and effective improvements have been the reduction of contact resistance and
improvement on the insulation of the contactor frame. In order to do so, several components have been improved and it has
been necessary to optimize the design so as to increase the magnetic forces and, in some cases, even increase contact
spring forces.
All optimizations have been carried out with the commitment to obtaining the desired improvements without reducing
mechanical and electrical lifespan or increasing contactor’s coil consumption.

Ie AC-3 (A)
Ue ≤ 440 V ac Ue = 525/550 V ac
CWB9 9 8
CWB12 12 10
CWB18 18 15
CWB25 25 21
CWB32 32 26
CWB38 38 26
CWM50 T2 50 36
CWM65 T2 65 51
CWM80 T2 80 58
CWM95 T2 95 73
CWM105 T2 105 79
CWM112 112 90
CWM150 150 122
CWM180 180 147
CWM250 250 207
CWM300 300 248

Understanding the Part Number

Model Main contacts Code

CWM 3N0 30
CWB

C W M 1 0 5 T2 - 1 0 - 3 0 - D 2 4

Rated current In (AC-3) Code Auxiliary contacts Code Coil voltage Code
9A 9 1N0 10 24 V 50/60 Hz D02
12 A 12 1NC 01 110 V 50/60 Hz D13
18 A 18 1N0+1NC 11 230 V 50/60 Hz D24
25 A 25 2N0+2NC 22 24 V dc C03
32 A 32
Other auxiliary contact configurations Other coil voltages available
38 A 38 available upon request upon request.
50 A 50 T2
65 A 65 T2
80 A 80 T2
95 A 95 T2
105 A 105 T2
112 A 112
150 A 150
180 A 180
250 A 250
300 A 300

For further information, please check WEG website at: www.weg.net/za

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SRW01 - Smart Solid State Overload Relay

Communication: Reliability on Motor Control and Protection Taken Even Further
Designed for use with motors ranging from 0.25 A to 5,000 A, the SRW01 is a
reliable motor management system with state-of-the-art technology and flexible
network communication capabilities.

The SRW01 offers comprehensive protection and monitoring functions. Major

protection features include overload, thermistor monitoring, phase loss, over/under
current and earth leakage, while the monitoring capabilities check the status of
digital inputs and outputs, current for each phase, voltage, power factor, running
hours and the number of starts of the system.

Thanks to SRW01, users can integrate Type 2 Co-Ordinated motor feeders to their
plant management systems for remote monitoring and control. The remotely
monitored parameters make possible to anticipate defects, aiding maintenance
plans and reducing undesired downtime.

Major applications include intelligent motor control centers and continuous process
plants.

Besides the overload protection, the SRW01 features network communication capabilities (Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus).

Understanding the Part Number

Smart Relay - Control Unit

Communication
Code
protocol Protection Code
No communication B PTC T
DeviceNet D Earth leakage E
Modbus-RTU M
Profibus-DP P

S R W 0 1 - U C P T 1 E 4 7

Digital input Supply voltage Code

Code
operating voltage
24 V ac (50-60 Hz) / V dc 1
24 V dc 1
110-240 V ac (50-60 Hz) / V dc 2
110 V ac 2

A measuring unit should always be used along with the control unit.

Current Measuring Unit (UMC) or Current and Voltage Measuring Unit (UMCT)

Current range (A) Current Measuring (UMC) Current and Voltage Measuring (UMCT)
0.5 ... 5 SRW01-UMC1 SRW01-UMCT1
1.25 ... 12.5 SRW01-UMC2 SRW01-UMCT2
2.5 ... 25 SRW01-UMC3 SRW01-UMCT3
12.5 ... 125 SRW01-UMC4 SRW01-UMCT4
42 ... 420 SRW01-UMC5 SRW01-UMCT5
84 ... 840 SRW01-UMC6 SRW01-UMCT6

Other popular SRW01 accessories include:

Connection Cables, Earth Leakage Sensors, Digital Expansion Units, Human Machine Interfaces, Communication Modules,
busbars for UMC and UMCT, among others.
For further information, please check WEG website at www.weg.net/za

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RW Thermal Bimetallic Overload Relays

RW thermal overload relays have been designed to be combined with CWM contactors to assemble motor starters. These
reliable devices protect electric motors, controllers and branch circuit conductors against phase failures and overloads that
may cause excessive heating.

On thermal overload relays, the motor heating is simulated by passing motor current directly or indirectly through bimetal
strips. The heat generated by joule effect (i²t) bends the bimetallic strips and, depending on the current set on the relay, a trip
mechanism is activated.

In order to comply with the Type 2 test requirements, the tripping of the overload relay shall be verified at a multiple of the
current setting and shall conform to the published tripping characteristics, both before and after the short circuit test.

JJ Thermal overload relays tripping class 10

JJ With phase-failure sensitivity according to IEC 60947-4-1
JJ Auxiliary contacts 1NO + 1NC
JJ With temperature compensation
JJ Hand/Auto/Reset button

Understanding the Part Number

Model Code related to the type of connection terminals Number of poles Code related to the setting of the overload release
RW67 3
RW117
RW317

R W 1 1 7 - 2 D 3 - U 0 8 0

Current range of the

Complete part number overload release
(A)
RW67-2D3-U040 25 ... 40

RW67-2D3-U057 40 ... 57

RW67-2D3-U063 50 ... 63

RW67-2D3-U070 57 ... 70

RW67-2D3-U080 63 ... 80

RW117-2D3-U080 63 ... 80

RW117-2D3-U097 75 ... 97

RW117-2D3-U112 90 ... 112

RW317-1D3-U150 100 ... 150

RW317-1D3-U215 140 ... 215

For further information, please check WEG website at: www.weg.net/za

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References
IEC 60947-1 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1: General Rules

IEC 60947-4-1 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 4-1: Contactors and motor-starters -
Electromechanical contactors and motor-starters.

IEC 60947-2 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers.

Jakov Vico; Rich Hunt, - Protection principles for electrical motors in the cement industry, 2010
IEEE-IAS/PCA 52nd Cement Industry Technical Conference, April 2010.

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