WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Selection and Application Guide

WL Low Voltage
Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
Selection and Application Guide
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Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
Table of Contents
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Construction Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 5
WL Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electronic Trip Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 9
Time/Current Characteristic Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 12
Breaker Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 21
WL Secondary Terminal Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
WL Communication Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 25
Shipping Weights and Dimensional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 30
VT, CPT, CT Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Guide Form Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 36
General Information
Siemens Type WL low voltage

metal-enclosed switchgear is designed,
constructed and tested to provide
superior power distribution, power
monitoring and control. At the heart
of the Type WL low voltage switchgear
is the World Class Siemens WL breaker.
Siemens Type WL low voltage

switchgear can be utilized in the
following applications:
• Industrial
Heavy assembly
Semiconductor
Petrochemical
Automotive
Biotech
Pharmaceutical
• Institutional
Water treatment
Airports
Universities
Medical facilities
Correctional facilities
• Critical Power Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
Data Processing
Continuous industrial process
Hospitals Industry Standards • ANSI C37.16 — Preferred Ratings,
• Utility and co-generation Type WL switchgear with power circuit Related Requirements, and
breakers are designed, tested and Application for Low Voltage Power
• Commercial constructed in accordance with: Circuit Breakers and AC Power
Large office buildings
Distribution centers • UL 1558 — Metal-Enclosed Low Circuit Protectors
Large warehouses Voltage Power Circuit Breaker • ANSI C37.17 — Trip Devices for AC
Product Scope: Switchgear and General Purpose DC Low-Voltage
• ANSI C37.20.1 — Metal-Enclosed Power Circuit Breakers
• Equipment ratings
635VAC Maximum Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker • NEMA SG3 - Low Voltage Power
Switchgear Circuit Breakers
3 Phase 3 Wire,
3 Phase 4 Wire • ANSI C37.50 — Test Procedure for
50/60 Hz Low Voltage AC Power Circuit Features and modifications required by
6000 amp maximum horizontal bus Breakers Used in Enclosures NEC are incorporated when the assembly
5000 amp maximum vertical bus • ANSI C37.51 — Conformance is designated as “Service Equipment.”
• Enclosure options Testing of Metal-Enclosed Low
Voltage AC Power Circuit Breaker UL Listing
NEMA 1 Indoor
Switchgear Assemblies Underwriters’ Laboratories listing mark
NEMA 3R Outdoor Walk-In
(UL) is supplied for each vertical section
NEMA 3R Outdoor Non Walk-in • NEMA SG5 - Power Switchgear provided all devices within a vertical
Assemblies
section are UL Listed or UL Recognized
Siemens WL breakers can be manually • Applicable requirements of the and suitable for the intended use. All
or electrically operated, fused or unfused National Electric Code (NEC) circuit breaker drawout elements are
and are available in the following rating
UL Listed.
designations – N, S, H, L, M and F. Refer WL drawout circuit breakers are in
to tables on Page 13 for interrupt and accordance with: Optional CSA compliance with cUL
withstand ratings for each rating designation.
labeling is available.
• UL 1066 — Low Voltage AC and
DC Power Circuit Breakers Used
Seismic Qualification
in Enclosures
Seismic qualification to all major seismic
• ANSI C37.13 — Low Voltage AC Power construction standards (IBC, UBC, CBC,
Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures SBC, BOCA and IEEE 693) is available.
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Construction Details
General Standard finish color is light gray ANSI Each complete vertical section contains
The Siemens Type WL switchgear 61. The standard painting process is a three compartments.
assembly consists of one or more UL approved electrostatic powder coat (1) Front compartment containing
metal-enclosed vertical sections. The paint system utilizing a polyester powder breakers and/or auxiliary equipment
end sections are designed to allow coat paint. The completed finish has a (2) Bus compartment containing
installation of future sections. nominal 2 mils dry film thickness. horizontal and vertical bus
(3) Rear cable compartment containing
Each vertical section consists of up to Assembly Construction the load side runbacks connecting
four individually enclosed breaker or Siemens Type WL metal-enclosed low the load side of the breaker to the
auxiliary compartments which are sized voltage switchgear is constructed of load cable terminals
to provide uniform height. a rigid internal frame structure that
minimizes the possibility of damage Within the front compartment, each
Included in each assembly are various during shipment and supports multiple breaker is barriered and compartmented
components such as circuit breakers, installation methods – rolling or lifting. from all other breakers in the front
instrumentation and control equipment, Lifting eyes are integrated into the compartment. This design also isolates
transformers, relays, three-phase bus internal frame design and ensure the breakers in the front compartment
work, and all internal wiring, connectors, the structural integrity of the lifting from the bus compartment.
and other supporting equipment. assembly is always adequate for the
weight of the total structure. Optional barriers can be supplied to
In accordance with ANSI C37.20.1, the isolate the bus compartment from the
maximum temperature for parts that If requested in advance, the switchgear rear cable compartment. Other optional
are handled is 50°C. The main bus structure can be shipped so that the barriers include: (1) Full depth section
maximum temperature rise is 65°C unit can be tilted onto its back during barriers to isolate one section from the
above 40°C ambient. The temperature installation. This is an option that must adjacent section(s). (2) Barriers to isolate
rise of the air surrounding the cable be specified at order entry. the incoming line side connections to the
connection points is limited to 45°C main breaker(s) from the load side bus
above 40°C ambient. and connections in the switchgear section.
(Line/load barriers are provided as a
Finish 1 standard feature for service equipment
During construction, the structural steel main breakers.)
parts, panels, and compartments are all 2
prepared for painting by a five-stage
wash system.
1 Breaker Hoist and Track

2 Ventilation and Lifting Structure 3
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3 Quarter Turn Door Latch
4 Secondary Disconnect Access Door
5 Channel Sill Base (Optional)
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6 Breaker Compartment
7 Auxiliary Instrument Compartment
8 Secondary Disconnect 6
9 Breaker Cradle (Guide Frame)
10 Breaker Drawout Rail
11 TOC Switch Operator
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Main and Ground Bus Control and Communication Wiring Circuit Breaker Compartments
The standard main bus is silver-plated Standard control and communication Typical circuit breaker compartments
copper. Tin-plated copper bus is wiring is #14 AWG extra-flexible, include primary disconnects, drawout
optionally available. Vertical and stranded copper type SIS. Control rails, secondary disconnects, vertical
horizontal bus bar utilize a channel and communication wiring is installed wireway, horizontal wireway and,
shape design to maximize short circuit and accessed from the front of the if applicable, TOC switch operator,
withstand capability and minimize heat switchgear structure. Each breaker MOC switch operator and associated
rise. All bus joints include Grade 5 bolts compartment has a dedicated horizontal interlocks. Draw-out rails allow the
and conical spring washers. Provisions and vertical wireway. breaker to be withdrawn from the
for future extension of the main bus compartment without additional
include plated joints and high tensile For devices not having screw-type extensions or adapters. Up to six (2
strength steel hardware. terminals, pressure terminals are used. sets of three) current transformers for
metering or relaying can be mounted
The main three-phase horizontal bus Insulation in each compartment.
is arranged vertically one phase above The insulation used is a UL recognized
the other with edge-to-edge alignment thermoset material that has excellent heat A variety of auxiliary devices such as
to provide high, short circuit strength. resistance, flame retardance, dimensional breaker control switches, indicating
Insulated main bus with isolated vertical stability and low moisture absorption. lights and pushbuttons can be mounted
bus is optional. on the breaker compartment door.
Vertical bus ratings available are 1600,

2000, 3200, 4000 and 5000 amperes
1 2 3 4
continuous current. Horizontal bus
ratings available are 1600, 2000, 3200,
4000, 5000 and 6000 amperes. A neutral
bus is furnished when specified, and can
be rated 1600, 2000, 3200, 4000, 5000
or 6000 amperes continuous current.
A 1/4" X 3" standard copper ground bus

extends through all sections. Cable lugs
are mounted to the ground bus in
each section.
Standard short-circuit withstand (4 cycle)

and short-time withstand (60 cycle) bus
bracing is 100,000 amperes. Higher short-
circuit withstand bus bracings (150kA and
200kA) are available.
Load side runbacks for feeder circuits

are copper construction, are insulated
with sleeve tubing in the main bus area,
and are supported by high-strength
bus bracing.
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1 TOC Switch Operator 5 Interference Interlock

2 Breaker Compartment Rear Barrier 6 Drawout Rails
3 Secondary Disconnect 7 Primary Disconnect
4 Vertical Wireway 8 Cradle Mounted Current
Transformer
Circuit Breaker Cell Interior
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Options Miscellaneous For non walk-in outdoor enclosures,

• Each switchgear lineup includes a space heaters and screens/filters for
Switchgear Mounted Hoist breaker lifting device that is adjustable ventilation louvering are standard with
The integrally mounted hoist, standard for use with Size II and Size III breakers. lighting, receptacles, switches and load
on walk-in outdoor and optional on • An optional portable breaker hoist is centers offered as options.
indoor switchgear enclosures, travels available if the integrated breaker
along rails on top of the switchgear to hoist and track is not specified.
assist in breaker handling.
• A test cabinet is also available as an
option. The test cabinet is wall mounted
TOC and MOC Switches
necessary equipment for testing
The Truck Operated Cell (TOC) Switch
electrically-operated breakers that
provides interlocking control or remote
have been removed from the breaker
indication of the breaker racking position.
compartment. The test cabinet doesn't
The cubicle mounted auxiliary switch or
include or replace a breaker trip
Mechanism Operated Cell (MOC) switch
unit tester.
provides interlocking control or remote
indication based on the main contact • 4" high formed steel channel sills
position (open or closed). are available for indoor switchgear
enclosures.
Shutters
These provide protection against accidental Outdoor Switchgear
contact with primary disconnects in a Type WL switchgear is available in two
compartment when the breaker is outdoor (NEMA 3R) enclosures. Walk-in
removed. Shutters automatically close and non walk-in versions are available
when the breaker is withdrawn and are to meet your particular application.
pad-lockable and field installable.
For protection from snow, rain and other
Key Interlock foreign matter, both outdoor enclosures
This provides a mechanical means for rest on a six-inch high, formed steel base
operating circuit breakers and other which provides rigid support and a tight
devices only when predescribed bottom seal. A heavy duty protective
conditions are met. under-coating is applied to the underside
of all outdoor enclosures to protect Side View
Test Set against moisture and corrosion. Shielded
A portable breaker test set is available as ventilation housings permit proper air
an option and supports testing the full circulation while excluding dirt and
range of functions and protective settings foreign matter.
supplied with the breaker trip unit.
In the walk-in outdoor enclosure a lighted,
Metering and Auxiliary Compartments unobstructed service aisle is provided at
Compartments are available to house the front of the switchgear allowing
devices such as voltage transformers, inspection and maintenance without
metering, control power transformers, exposure to the elements. An access door
and supervisory devices. equipped with an emergency bar release
is located at each end of the aisle.
Instrument and Control Transformers
Voltage transformers and control power The following features are standard
transformers are mounted in auxiliary with walk-in outdoor enclosures.
compartments. These transformers (1) Space heaters in breaker
are protected by primary pull-out type compartment and bus compartment.
current-limiting fuses and secondary (2) Screens and filters for exterior door
fuses. Current transformers are normally ventilation louvers.
mounted on the compartment primary (3) Incandescent lighting receptacle
disconnect studs where they are readily with three-way switch at each aisle
accessible. See Tables on Page 31 for access door.
available ratings. (4) Duplex receptacle with ground fault
protection at each aisle access door.
(5) Load center for power distribution
to lights, receptacles, switches
and heaters. Rear View
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WL Circuit Breaker
WL Circuit Breaker:
Superior individual products for low-voltage power distribution systems
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1 Guide Frame 9 Multiple Secondary Connections 17 Breaker Status Sensor (BSS)

2 Vertical to Horizontal BUS Connector 10 Auxiliary Switch Block 18 Complete Trip Unit Family
3 Position Signaling Switch (TOC) 11 Door Sealing Frame 19 Remote Reset
4 Breaker / Guide Frame Grounding Contact 12 Interlocking Set Base Plate 20 Breaker Data Adapter (BDA) for
5 Shutter (locking) 13 Protective Cover for OPEN/CLOSE Buttons Internet Connection
6 MODBUS or PROFIBUS Communications 14 Multiple Key Locking Accessories 21 Multi Angle LCD Module
7 External CubicleBUS I/O Module 15 Single Bolt Motor Operator 22 Ground Fault Protection Module
8 Plug-In Open and Closed Solenoids Installation 23 Rating Plug
16 Operations Counter 24 Metering Function (+ wave forms
and harmonics)
25 Circuit Breaker
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Electronic Trip Unit
Electronic Trip Unit It allows the WL breaker, as a family, This is where the Extended
During development of our electronic across the entire range of ampacities Instantaneous Protection feature
trip units we have consistently striven to be applied at the withstand of the WL can offer the next level
to ensure modularity. The following rating of the breaker with minus 0% of coordination and protection
are just some of the modules that are tolerance; that means no instantaneous functionality. Unlike an instantaneous
simple to retrofit at any time: override. EIP further enables the circuit override, Extended Instantaneous
• Ground fault protection breaker to be applied up to the full Protection (EIP) allows the full
• Communication interrupting rating of the breaker on withstand rating — in fact up to the
systems where the available fault tolerance of plus 20% higher. Of
• Metering function current exceeds the withstand rating, course, EIP still provides the ability
• Displays even with LS-only trip units. Why is of the breaker to be applied at the
• Rating plugs this feature important? The answer interrupting level, as high as 150kA
is reliable power. in a Frame Size III, non-fused breaker.
This enables fast local adaptation to This unique combination enables
new system conditions. At the same The coordination of the main breaker the system designer to achieve the
time, the ETUs are provided with new, and the first level of feeder breakers highest possible level of coordination
innovative functions, and all trip is especially important because of the in the industry and also allows
units are completely interchangeable wide spread outage that will occur if application of the WL on modern
independent of breaker ratings. one of these breakers trips unnecessarily. power systems with extremely high
levels of available fault current.
Rating Plug Conventional practice is to specify
The Rating Plug is a replaceable electronic trip beakers with “LS” type A further benefit offered by EIP, over
module that enables users to reduce trip units in critical power systems. a standard LS trip unit equipped
the rated device current for optimum These ‘Long-Time’ and ‘Short-Time’ only breaker, is that it provides an extra
adaptation to the system; e.g. during trip units forgo the fast tripping times measure of protection in the event
startup of a plant section. The Rating given by an ‘Instantaneous’ function. that the available fault current
Plug should be selected so that it The justification for this delay is the increases at some time during the life
corresponds to the rated current of benefit of allowing a downstream of the system beyond the withstand
the system. breaker to open first to clear a high level. This would typically be due to
magnitude fault. The main or feeder a utility transformer change but
Switch-selectable I2t or I4t stays closed to keep the remainder of could also be due to the addition
Characteristic Curve Improved the loads operating. of generators or large motors that
Overload Protection contribute fault current. EIP provides
The best possible protection is assured However, a circuit breaker with an the breaker the ability to react in an
when all protective devices in the LS-only trip unit may never be applied instantaneous fashion to a high level
system are optimally coordinated. on a system capable of delivering fault fault instead of having to rely on
To achieve optimum selectivity and current higher than the breaker’s with- the slower reaction time of the
coordination, the long-time characteristic stand rating, commonly 85kA or less. short-time function.
can be switched between l2t and l4t. Where the available fault current is
above this level, a breaker with
Switchable Parameter Sets an additional function must be
Sample Configuration of an ETU745
To allow the protection to adapt to used — an instantaneous override.
This instantaneous override function Manual Trip Indicator with
changes in system needs such as optional remote RESET
switching between utility and generator trips the breaker instantly when
feeds, WL Circuit Breakers support ETUs the fault current reaches a
with two independent parameter sets. pre-determined level below the LCD display with
withstand rating, usually around adjustable-angle
Switching between the parameter sets viewing
occurs in less than 100 ms and can be 20% lower. The benefit of this
override is to allow application of Micro switches
done remotely or via a contact input to for switch
an optional CubicleBUS module. the breaker up to the interrupting selectable
rating, which may be as high as characteristic
Extended Instantaneous Protection 150kA. The disadvantage is that curve adjustments
The electronic trip units designed it compromises the coordination
for use with the WL circuit breaker benefit because the main will
Rating Plug
provide a feature we call “Extended probably trip at the same time as
Instantaneous Protection” a downstream branch breaker in
Ground Fault
(Patent Pending). that 20% lower override window. Protection
Module
(field installable)
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Selection Criteria for WL Circuit Breakers Trip Unit Functions

The basic criteria for selecting circuit
breakers is:
Maximum Available Short Circuit
at the installation point. This value
determines the short circuit current
interrupting rating or short circuit current
withstand rating of the circuit breaker.
Rated Current In which is to flow

through the respective circuit breaker
continuously. This value may not be
greater than the maximum rated current
of the circuit breaker. The rated current
for the WL is determined by the rating Basic Protective Functions ETU725 ETU727
plug, up to the maximum frame rating. Long-time overcurrent protection L 쏹 쏹
Short-time delayed overcurrent protection S 쏹 쏹

Ambient Temperature of the Instantaneous overcurrent protection I 쏹 쏹
circuit breaker.
Neutral protection N -- 쏹
Design of the circuit breaker. Ground fault protection G -- 쏹
Additional Functions
Protective Functions of the circuit
Selectable neutral protection -- 쏹
breaker. These are determined by the
selection of the appropriate trip unit. Defeatable short-time delay -- --
Defeatable instantaneous protection -- --
Dynamic Arc-Flash Sentry (Patent Selectable thermal memory -- --
Pending) A unique feature of the WL
Zone selective interlocking -- --
trip unit allows the system designer to
achieve lower levels of arc flash energy Selectable I2t or fixed short-time delay -- --
and delayed tripping for selective trip Adjustable instantaneous pick-up 1 --
coordination purposes. Selectable I2t or I4t long-time delay -- --
Adjustable short-time delay and pick-up 쏹 쏹
Dynamic Arc-Flash Sentry (DAS) employs
Selectable and adjustable neutral protection -- --
the unique dual protective setting
capability of the 755 and 776 trip units, Dual protective setting capability -- --
coupled with the ability to easily toggle to Extended instantaneous protection 쏹 쏹
a lower arc flash parameter set. A normal
Parameterization and Displays
operation parameter set can be optimized
for selective trip coordination, while the Parameterization by rotary switches (10 steps) 쏹 쏹
second set is optimized for lower arc Parameterization by communication (absolute values) -- --
flash energy levels. The dynamic action Parameterization by menu/keypad (absolute values) -- --
comes from the ability to switch from Remote parameterization of the basic functions -- --
the normal operation set to the arc flash
limiting set based on the presence of Remote parameterization of the additional functions -- --
personnel as they approach the flash Alphanumeric LCD -- --
protection boundary. A wide variety of Graphical LCD -- --
switching methods may used based on
Metering Function
the needs of a particular facility. The
capabilities range from fully automatic Metering function Plus -- --
switching using appropriate occupancy Communication
sensors to manual switching via a
key operation. CubicleBUS -- --
Communication via PROFIBUS-DP -- --
Communication via the MODBUS -- --
Communication via the Ethernet (BDA) -- --
쏹 standard -- not available optional 1 Fixed short-time delay only
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Basic Protective Functions ETU745 ETU748 ETU755 ETU776

Long-time overcurrent protection L 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Short-time delayed overcurrent protection S 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Instantaneous overcurrent protection I 쏹 -- 쏹 쏹
Neutral protection N 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Ground fault protection G
Additional Functions
Selectable neutral protection 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Defeatable short-time delay 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Defeatable instantaneous protection 쏹 -- 쏹 쏹
Selectable thermal memory 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Zone selective interlocking

Selectable I2t or fixed short-time delay 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Adjustable instantaneous pick-up 쏹 -- 쏹 쏹
Selectable I2t or I4t long-time delay 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Adjustable short-time delay and pick-up 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Selectable and adjustable neutral protection 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Dual protective setting capability -- -- 쏹 쏹
Extended instantaneous protection 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Parameterization and Displays

Parameterization by rotary switches (10 steps) 쏹 쏹 -- --
Parameterization by communication (absolute values) -- 쏹 쏹 쏹
Parameterization by menu/keypad (absolute values) -- -- -- 쏹
Remote parameterization of the basic functions -- -- 쏹 쏹
Remote parameterization of the additional functions -- -- 쏹 쏹
Alphanumeric LCD -- --
Graphical LCD -- -- -- 쏹
Metering Function
Metering function Plus
Communication
CubicleBUS 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹
Communication via PROFIBUS-DP

Communication via the MODBUS
Communication via the Ethernet (BDA)
쏹 standard -- not available optional
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Time / Current Characteristic Curves
Tripping Characteristics
Every trip unit and every trip function has To obtain a complete release characteristic, by a current already flowing before trip-
its own characteristic. You will find just a the appropriate characteristic functions ping. If the overcurrent trip takes place
small section of these illustrated below. must be determined. immediately after closing and the overcur-
The characteristics show the respective rent release is therefore not yet activated,
greatest and smallest setting range of The characteristics show the behavior of the opening time is prolonged by about
WL Circuit Breakers. the overcurrent release when it is activated 3 to 10 ms, depending on the value of
the overcurrent.
ETU725 and ETU727
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ETU745
ETU748
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ETU776
Ground Fault Curve for ETU745, 748, 755 and 776
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Breaker Technical Data
WL Circuit Breakers ANSI / UL 1066
Breaker Ratings
Frame Size II
Frame Rating 800 1600 2000 3200
Rating Class N S H L F N S H L F S H L F S H L
Instantaneous Short-circuit Current 1 254VAC 50 65 85 100 200 50 65 85 100 200 65 85 100 200 65 85 100
(kA RMS) 50/60 Hz 508VAC 50 65 85 100 200 50 65 85 100 200 65 85 100 200 65 85 100
635VAC 50 65 65 85 200 50 65 65 85 200 65 65 85 200 65 65 85
Short-time Withstand
Current Icw
(kA RMS) 50/60 Hz 0.5s 50 65 65 85 — 50 65 65 85 — 65 65 85 — 65 65 85
Extended Instantaneous
Protection
(kA RMS -0% to +20%) 50 65 65 85 — 50 65 65 85 — 65 65 85 — 65 65 85
Close and Latch Ratings
(kA RMS) 50/60 Hz 50 65 65 85 65 50 65 65 85 65 65 65 85 65 65 65 85
Rating Plug Range 200, 225, 250, 300, 315, 350, 200, 225, 250, 300, 315, 350, 200, 225, 250, 300, 315, 200, 225, 250,
400, 450, 500, 600, 630, 700, 400, 450, 500, 600, 630, 700, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 300, 315, 350,
800 amps 800, 1000, 1200, 1250, 630, 700, 800, 1000, 400, 450, 500,
1600 amps 1200, 1250, 1600, 600, 630, 700,
2000 amps 800, 1000, 1200,
1250, 1600, 2000,
2500, 3000,
3200 amps
Endurance Rating
(switching operations Mechanical 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
with maintenance) 2 Electrical 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Frame Size III

Frame Rating 3200 4000 5000
Rating Class M F H L M F H L M F
Instantaneous Short-circuit Current1 254V AC 150 200 85 100 150 200 85 100 150 200
(kA RMS) 50/60 Hz 508V AC 150 200 85 100 150 200 85 100 150 200
635V AC 85 200 85 85 85 200 85 85 85 200
Current Icw
(kA RMS) 50/60 Hz 0.5 s 100 2 — 85 100 3 100 2 — 85 100 100 3 —
Extended Instantaneous 254V AC
Protection 508V AC 150 150 150
(kA RMS -0% to +20%) 635V AC 85 — 85 100 85 — 85 100 85 —
Close and Latch Ratings
(kA RMS) 50/60 Hz 100 2 85 85 85 100 2 85 85 85 100 2 85
Rating Plug Range 800, 1000, 1200, 800, 1000, 1200, 1250, 1600, 2000, 800,1000, 1200, 1250, 1600, 2000
1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3200, 4000 amps 2500, 3000, 3200, 4000, 5000 amps
2500, 3000,
3200 amps
Endurance Rating
(switching operations Mechanical 10,000 10,000 10,000
with maintenance) 2 Electrical 10,000 10,000 10,000
1 Maximum rated voltage for fused breakers is 600VAC.

2 Maintenance means: replacing main contacts and arc chutes (see operating instructions).
3 Short-time withstand rating is 85kA RMS at 635VAC.
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WL Non-Automatic Switches ANSI / UL 1066
Ratings
Frame Size II Frame Size III

Frame Rating 800 1600 2000 3200 3200 4000 5000
Rating Class L F1 L F1 L F1 L F1 L F1 L F1
Current
(kA RMS) 50/60 Hz 0.5 s 85 20 85 20 85 20 85 40 100 40 100 40
Breaking Capacity with
External Relay (kA RMS)
635Vac , 50/60 Hz,
max time delay 0.5 s 85 20 85 20 85 20 85 40 100 40 100 40
WL Circuit Breakers

Frame Rating 800 1600 2000 3200 3200 4000 5000
Rated current In
at 40°C, at 50/60Hz A 800 1600 2000 3200 3200 4000 5000
Rated operational
(nominal) voltage VAC 600 600 600 600 600 600 600
Rated maximum voltage VAC 635 635 635 635 635 635 635
Permissible ambient
temperature
operation
(for operation with
LCD max. 55°C) °C -25 / +70 -25 / +70 -25 / +70 -25 / +70 -25 / +70 -25 / +70 -25 / +70
Storage
(observe special
conditions for LCD) °C -40 / +70 -40 / +70 -40 / +70 -40 / +70 -40 / +70 -40 / +70 -40 / +70
Power loss at Rated Current W 85 320 500 1150 700 1100 1650
with 3-phase 2 130 520 850
symmetrical load (fused) (fused) (fused)
Operating times
Make-time ms 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Break-time ms 34 34 34 34 34 34 34
Make-time, electrical
(via closing solenoid) ms 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Break-time, electrical
(via shunt trip) ms 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Break-time, electrical
(via instantaneous UVR) ms 73 73 73 73 73 73 73
1 Interrupting rating is equal to 200kA based on the rating of the fuse.

2 Consult factory for fuse carriage power loss.
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WL Circuit Breakers

Frame Rating 800 1600 2000 3200 3200 4000 5000
Endurance
Mechanical operating
(without maintenance) cycles 12,500 12,500 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Mechanical operating
(with maintenance) 1 cycles 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Electrical operating
(without maintenance) cycles 7,500 7,500 4,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Electrical operating
(with maintenance) 1 cycles 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Switching frequency 1/h 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Minimum interval
between breaker trip and
next closing of the
circuit breaker (when
used with the automatic
mechanical reset of the
bell alarm) ms 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Mounting position
Auxiliary secondary wire Bare
size (Cu) max # of aux. wire 1 x AWG 14 1 x AWG 14 1 x AWG 14 1 x AWG 14 1 x AWG 14 1 x AWG 14 1 x AWG 14
connecting leads x cross pressure or or or or or or or
section (solid or stranded) terminal 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16
Tension
spring
terminal 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14
Ring tongue 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14 2 x AWG 14
terminal 1 x AWG 10 2 1 x AWG 10 2 1 x AWG 10 2 1 x AWG 10 2 1 x AWG 10 2 1 x AWG 10 2 1 x AWG 10 2
(standard) 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16 2 x AWG 16
TOC wire connection size Bare
(Cu) max # of aux. wire
connecting leads x cross pressure
Weight 3
Circuit Breaker kg/lb 72/159 72/159 75/165 95/209 155/341 155/341 155/341
Guide Frame kg/lb 51/112 51/112 60/132 69/152 139/306 139/306 139/306
MOC wire connection Bare
size (Cu) max # of aux. wire
connecting leads x cross pressure
1 Maintenance consists of replacing main contacts and arc chutes (see operating instructions.)
2 For use only with Siemens supplied ring terminals (WL10RL).
3 Fused Breaker Weights (kg/lb) Frame Size II (fused) Frame Size III (fused)
Breaker 103/227 same as table above
Guide Frame 68/150 130/275
Fuse Carriage – 102/225
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WL Circuit Breaker Accessory Ratings
Manual Operating Mechanism with Mechanical Closing

Closing/charging stored energy mechanism
Maximum actuating force required on hand lever 52 lbs
Number of hand lever strokes required 9
Manual Operating Mechanism with Mechanical and Electrical Closing
Charging stored-energy mechanism
Closing solenoid Coil voltage tolerance 24V DC 14 - 28V DC
and Shunt Trip 48V DC 28 - 56V DC
120V AC / 125V DC 70 - 140V DC
104 - 127V AC
240V AC / 250V DC 140 - 280V DC
08 - 254V AC
180Y / 104V AC
220Y / 127V AC
Power consumption (5 % duty cycle) 120 W
Minimum closing solenoid actuation signal required 50 ms
Motor Operating Mechanism with Mechanical and Electrical Closing

Spring charging motor
Motor voltage tolerance at 120V AC, 240V AC 85 - 110%
Extended tolerance for battery operation at 24V DC, 48V DC, 125V DC, 250V DC 70 - 126%
Power consumption of the motor 110 W
Time required for charging the stored-energy mechanism ≤ 10 s
Closing solenoid
For motor and closing solenoid
short-circuit protection
Short-circuit protection
Standard slow-blow cartridge fuse 24 - 60 V 6A
110 - 250 V 3A
Auxiliary Release
Undervoltage release Operating values ≥ 85% (circuit breaker can be closed)
(UVR) 35 - 70% (circuit breaker opens)
AC Coil voltage tolerance at 120V AC, 240V AC 85 - 110%
DC Extended tolerance for battery operation at 24V DC, 48V DC, 125V DC, 250V DC 85 - 126%
Rated control supply voltage AC 50/60Hz V 120, 240
DC V 24, 48, 125, 250
Power consumption (inrush / continuous) AC VA 200 / 5
DC W 200 / 5
Opening time of the circuit breaker for AC / DC ms 200
UVR (no time delay), 2 settings
Setting 1 ms 80
Setting 2 ms 200
UVR (with time delay)
Adjustable delay s 0.2 to 3.2
Reset by additional NC direct opening ms ≤ 100
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WL Circuit Breaker Accessory Ratings
Auxiliary Contacts and Mechanism Operated Contacts (MOC)

Contact rating Alternating current
50/60 Hz Rated operational voltage 240V
Rated operational current, continuous 10A
Rated operational current, making 30A
Rated operational current, breaking 3A
Direct current Rated operational voltage 24V, 125V, 250V
Rated operational current, making 1.1A at 24V, 1.1A at 125V, 0.55A at 250V
Rated operational current, breaking 1.1A at 24V, 1.1A at 125V, 0.55A at 250V
Bell Alarm Switch and Ready-to-Close Signal Contact
50/60 Hz Rated operational voltage 240V
Direct current Rated operational voltage 24V, 48V, 125V 250V DC
Rated operational current, continuous 0.4A 0.2A
Rated operational current, making 0.4A 0.2A
Rated operational current, breaking 0.4A 0.2A
Shunt Trip, UVR and Blown Fuse Signaling Contacts
50/60 Hz Rated operational voltage 127V, 240V
Direct current Rated operational voltage 24V, 48V, 125V 125V DC (IEC Rating Only)
Rated operational current, making 1.0A 0.5A
Rated operational current, breaking 1.0A 0.5A
Position Signal Contact on the Guide Frame (TOC)
Breaker position: Connected position 3 form C 1 form C 6 form C
Test position 2 form C or 1 form C or 0 form C
Disconnected position 1 form C 1 form C 0 form C
50/60 Hz Rated operational voltage 120V 240V
Rated operational current, continuous 10A 10A
Rated operational current, making 6A 3A
Rated operational current, breaking 6A 3A
Direct current Rated operational voltage 24V 48V, 125V 250V
Rated operational current, continuous 6A 1A 1A
Rated operational current, making 6A 0.22A 0.11A
Rated operational current, breaking 6A 0.22A 0.11A
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Function Overview of the Electronic Trip Units
Basic Functions ETU725 ETU727 ETU745

Long-time overcurrent protection
Function can be switched ON/OFF – – –
Setting range I R = In x … 0.4, 0.45, 0.5, 0.55, 0.4, 0.45, 0.5, 0.55, 0.4, 0.45, 0.5, 0.55,0.6,
0.6, 0.65, 0.7, 0.8, 0.6, 0.65, 0.7, 0.8, 0.65, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1
0.9, 1 0.9, 1
Switch-selectable overload protection
In
L (I 2t or I 4t dependent function) – –
Setting range of time delay class t R at I 2t
(seconds) 10s, fixed at 6 x Ir 10s, fixed at 6 x Ir 2, 3.5, 5.5, 8, 10,
14, 17, 21, 25, 30
Setting range of time delay t R at I 4t
(seconds) – – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Thermal memory – – (via slide switch)
Phase loss sensitivity at tsd=20ms (M) at tsd=20ms (M) at tsd=20ms (M)
Neutral protection –
N Function can be switched ON/OFF – (via slide switch) (via slide switch)
N-conductor setting range IN = In x … – 1 0.5 … 1
Short-time delayed overcurrent protection
Function can be switched ON/OFF – – (via rotary switch)
Setting range Isd = In x … 1.25, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 1.25, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 1.25, 1.5, 2, 2.5,
3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Setting range of time delay tsd, fixed
S (seconds) 0, 0.02 (M), 0.1, 0, 0.02 (M), 0.1, 0.02 (M), 0.1, 0.2,
0.2, 0.3, 0.4 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 0.3, 0.4, OFF
Switch-selectable short-time delay
(I 2t dependent function) – fixed only – fixed only (via rotary switch)
Setting range of time delay tsd at I 2t
(seconds) – – 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4
Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI) function – – per CubicleBUS module
Instantaneous overcurrent protection
Function can be switched on/off,
Extended Instantaneous Protection
I is enabled when OFF – – (via rotary switch)
Setting range Ii = In x … Ii = 0.8 x Icw Ii = 0.8 x Icw 1.5, 2.2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
50kA max 50kA max 0.8 x Icw = max, OFF= I cw =EIP 1
Ground fault protection 2 – (standard) (field installable module)
Trip and alarm function – –
Detection of the ground fault current
by residual summing method –
by direct summing method – –
Setting range of the Ig for trip – A, B, C, D, E A, B, C, D, E
G Setting range of the Ig for alarm – – A, B, C, D, E
Setting range of the time delay tg
(seconds) – 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5
Switch-selectable
ground fault protection
(I 2t / fixed) – –
Setting range time delay tg at I 2t – – 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5
ZSI ground function – – per CubicleBUS module
1 Extended Instantaneous Protection (EIP) allows the WL breaker to be applied at the withstand rating of the breaker
available
with minus 0% tolerance; that means no instantaneous override whatsoever. EIP further enables the circuit breaker
– not available
tobe applied up to the full instantaneous rating of the breaker on systems where the available fault current exceeds
the withstand rating. optional
2 Ground Fault Module cannot be removed after installation.
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Parameter sets
Selectable between
parameter set A and B – – –
LCD
LCD, alphanumeric (4-line) – –
LCD, graphic – – –
Communication
CubicleBUS integrated – –
Communication capability via
MODBUS or PROFIBUS – –
Metering function
Metering function capability with
Metering Function PLUS – –
Display by LED
Trip unit active
Alarm
ETU error
L trip
S trip
I trip
N trip –
G trip – (only with ground fault module)
G alarm – – (only with ground fault module)
Tripped by extended protection or
protective relay function – –
Communication – –
Signal contacts with external CubicleBUS modules
(Opto or relay)
Overcurrent warning – –
Load shedding OFF/ON – –
Early signal of long time trip (200ms) – –
Temperature alarm – –
Phase unbalance – –
Instantaneous trip – –
Short-time trip – –
Long-time trip – –
Neutral conductor trip – –
Ground fault protection trip – – (only with ground fault module)
Ground fault alarm – – (only with ground fault module)
Auxiliary relay – –
ETU error – –
Step for Settings via Communications or ETU Key Pad Setting range of the Ig
from … to step from … to step Frame Size II Frame Size III
0…1 0.1 1000 … 1600 50 A 100 A 400 A
1 … 100 1 1600 … 10000 100 B 300 A 600 A available
– not available
100 … 500 5 10000 … max 1000 C 600 A 800 A
optional
500 … 1000 10 D 900 A 1000 A
E 1200 A 1200 A
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Long-time overcurrent protection
Function can be switched ON/OFF – – –
Setting range IR = In x … 0.4, 0.45, 0.5, 0.55, 0.4 … 1 (step: 1A) 0.4 … 1 (step: 1A)
0.6, 0.65, 0.7, 0.8,
0.9, 1
Switch-selectable overload protection
In
L (I 2t or I 4t dependent function) (via communications)
Setting range of time delay class t}R at I 2t
(seconds) 2, 3.5, 5.5, 8, 10, 2 … 30 (step: 0.1s) 2 … 30 (step: 0.1s)
14, 17, 21, 25, 30
Setting range of time delay t R at I 4t
(seconds) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 1 … 5 (step: 0.1s) 1 … 5 (step: 0.1s)
Thermal memory (via slide switch) (on/off via communications) (on/off via key pad
or communications)
Phase loss sensitivity at tsd=20ms (M) (on/off via communications) (on/off via key pad
or communications)
Neutral protection –
N Function can be switched ON/OFF – (via slide switch) (via slide switch)
N-conductor setting range IN = In x … – 1 0.5 … 1
Short-time delayed overcurrent protection
Function can be switched ON/OFF (via rotary switch) (via communications) (via key pad or communications)
Setting range Isd = In x … 1.25, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 1.25 … 0.8 x Icw = max 1.25 … 0.8 x Icw = max
3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 (step: 10A) (step: 10A)
Setting range of time delay tsd, fixed
S (seconds) M, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 M, 0.08 … 0.4, OFF (step: 0.001s) M, 0.08 … 0.4, OFF (step: 0.001s)
Switch-selectable short -time delay
(I 2t dependent function) (via rotary switch) (via communications) (via key pad or communications)
Setting range of time delay tsd at I 2t
(seconds) 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 0.1 … 0.4 (step: 0.001s) 0.1 … 0.4 (step: 0.001s)
Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI) function per CubicleBUS module per CubicleBUS module per CubicleBUS module
Instantaneous overcurrent protection
Function can be switched ON/OFF,
I Extended Instantaneous Protection
is enabled when OFF – (via communications) (via key pad or communications)
Setting range Ii = In x … – Ii = Icw = EIP 1 1.5 x In … 0.8 x Ics = max, OFF= Icw =EIP 1 1.5 x In … 0.8 x Ics = max, OFF= Icw =EIP 1
Ground fault protection 2 (field installable module) (field installable module) (field installable module)
Trip and alarm function (via communications) (via key pad or communications)
by residual summing method
by direct summing method
Setting range of the Ig for trip A, B, C, D, E A … E (step: 1A) A … E (step: 1A)
G Setting range of the Ig for alarm A, B, C, D, E A … E (step: 1A) A … E (step: 1A)
Setting range of the time delay tg
(seconds) 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 0.1 … 0.5 (step: 0.001s) 0.1 … 0.5 (step: 0.001s)
Switch-selectable
ground fault protection
(I 2t / fixed)
Setting range time delay tg at I 2t 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 0.1 … 0.5 (step: 0.001s) 0.1 … 0.5 (step: 0.001s)
ZSI ground function per CubicleBUS module per CubicleBUS module per CubicleBUS module
1 Extended Instantaneous Protection (EIP) allows the WL breaker to be applied at the withstand rating of the breaker with available
minus 0% tolerance; that means no instantaneous override whatsoever. EIP further enables the circuit breaker to be applied – not available
up to the full instantaneous rating of the breaker on systems where the available fault current exceeds the withstand rating.
2 Ground Fault Module cannot be removed after installation. optional
Notes: M = Motor protection setting (20 ms)
Communications = Setting the parameters of the trip unit via the Breaker Data Adapter, MODBUS, or PROFIBUS
Key pad = Direct input at the trip unit
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Parameter sets
Selectable between
parameter set A and B –
LCD
LCD, alphanumeric (4-line) – –
LCD, graphic – –
Communication
CubicleBUS integrated
Communication capability via
MODBUS or PROFIBUS
Metering function
Metering function capability with
Metering Function PLUS
Display by LED
Trip unit active
Alarm
ETU error
L trip
S trip
I trip -
N trip
G trip (only with ground fault module) (only with ground fault module) (only with ground fault module)
G alarm (only with ground fault module) (only with ground fault module) (only with ground fault module)
Tripped by extended protection or
protective relay function
Communication
Signal contacts with external CubicleBUS modules
(Opto or relay)
Overcurrent warning
Load shedding OFF/ON
Early signal of long time trip (200ms)
Temperature alarm
Phase unbalance
Instantaneous trip
Short-time trip
Long-time trip
Neutral conductor trip
Ground fault protection trip (only with ground fault module) (only with ground fault module) (only with ground fault module)
Ground fault alarm (only with ground fault module) (only with ground fault module) (only with ground fault module)
Auxiliary relay
ETU error
Metering and Protective Relaying Accuracies

Protective Relaying Pick-up Accuracy Metering Values Accuracy
Phase Unbalance (I) 2% (5…50% In) (I) at 1 x In +/- 1% available
Phase Unbalance (V) 2% (5…50% Vn) (V) at 1 x Vn +/- 0.5% – not available
THD (I) (up to 29th) +/- 3% (80…120% Vn) (P) at 1x In +/- 3% optional
THD (V) (up to 29th) +/- 3% (80…120% Vn) (S) at 1 x In +/- 2%
Overvoltage +/- 2% (80…120% Vn) (Q) at 1 x In +/- 3%
Undervoltage +/- 2% (80…120% Vn)
Under/Over Frequency +/- 0.1 Hz
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WL Secondary Terminal Assignments
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WL Communication Overview
Connection Diagram
1 Breaker Data Adapter 13 13

(BDA)
2 Browser-capable input WinPM.Net WinPM.Net
Server Web Client Ethernet / Internet / Intranet
and output device
(e.g. notebook)
3 WL Circuit Breaker
4 COM 16 MODBUS Ethernet
module or COM 15
PROFIBUS module
5 Breaker Status Sensor 9510 Meter*
(BSS) MODBUS Master (Ethernet Gateway)
PLC or Supervisory
6 Electronic Trip Unit Software
MODBUS 12
7 Metering function PLUS Optional 8 9 10 11 15
BDA Plus*
8 Zone Selective 14
Interlocking (ZSI) module
9 Digital output module 4
with relay or optocoupler 5
outputs 2 1 6 3
10 Digital output module 7 WL Circuit Breaker

BDA
with relay or optocoupler with COM 16
outputs, remotely
configurable
* The Siemens BDA Plus or meters, 9330, 9350, 95/9610 can
11 Analog output module be used as a gateway to enable Ethernet communication
to the WL Circuit Breaker.
12 Digital input module
13 WinPM.Net on PC
14 PLC (e.g. SIMATIC S7)
15 BDA Plus
Features
• Industry standard MODBUS or • The ability to connect additional input • Innovative software products for local
PROFIBUS communication available and output modules to the breaker- configuration, operation, monitoring
on all WL breakers from 200A to internal CubicleBUS of the WL opens and diagnostics of WL Circuit Breakers
5000A. up a range of opportunities to reduce using MODBUS, PROFIBUS or via
• The high modularity of the WL Circuit secondary device count and wiring and Ethernet/Intranet/Internet.
Breakers and accessories allows simple to increase functionality implemented • Complete integration of WL Circuit
retrofitting of all communication in switchgear. Breakers in all Totally Integrated Power
components. and Totally Integrated Automation
Solutions.
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Section Configurations
General Notes: Section Compartment Arrangement

• A blank/instrument compartment can
always be substituted for a breaker
A
compartment. Compartment
• Any 22” wide section can be 32” wide
if more conduit working room is needed. B
• For bus duct connections – if incoming Compartment
is top, Compartment A must be blank/

instrument, if incoming is bottom, C
Compartment
Compartment D must be blank/instrument.
• Bussed transition section is 22" wide
D
• For close coupled transformer connections, Compartment
Compartment A must be blank/instrument.
• Utility metering is always in a separate
section. Section width is dependent
on utility.
Switchgear Depth Dimensional Information
(Dimensions below are for internal frames –
not total structure depth)
• Non-fused indoor – 60” standard, 70” and Main Sections – Non-Fused Breakers
80” optional
• Fused indoor – 65” standard, 75” and
Blank or Blank or
80” optional Blank or
Instrument
Feeder Breaker
800, 1600,
Blank or
Instrument Instrument Instrument
• Non-fused non-walk-in outdoor – 60” Compartment 2000 Compartment Compartment Compartment
standard and 75” optional
Feeder Breaker Blank or Blank or
• Fused non-walk-in outdoor – 65” standard Main Breaker
800, 1600, 800, 1600, Instrument
Main Breaker
4000, 5000
Instrument
and 75” optional 2000, 3200 2000, 3200 Compartment Compartment
• Non-fused walk-in outdoor – 60” standard Main Breaker Main Breaker Feeder Breaker
and 75” optional Feeder Breaker Main Breaker
800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800,1600, 2000,
800, 1600, 4000, 5000
3200, 4000
• Fused walk-in outdoor – 65” standard and 2000, 3200 2000, 3200 2000, 3200
Refer to Note 1
Refer to Note 3
75” optional
Feeder Breaker Blank or Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker
• Walk-in outdoor aisle is 42" deep 800, 1600, Instrument 800, 1600, 800,1600, 2000
Feeder Breaker
800, 1600, 2000
Compartment 2000
• Sections with cable connected main, tie 2000 Refer to Note 1
and/or feeder breakers that are 3200 amp 22 in. 22 in. 22 in. 32 in. 32 in.
or greater must be minimum depth of (559 mm) (559 mm) (559 mm) (813 mm) (813 mm)
70" for unfused breakers and 75" for
fused breakers.
Note 1 – If a 4000 amp feeder breaker is installed in
Compartment C, Compartment D must be a Blank or
Instrument Compartment.
Note 2 – If a 4000 amp breaker is installed in Main Sections – Fused Breakers
Compartment B, Compartment A must be a Blank or
Instrument Compartment.
Blank or Blank or Blank or Blank or
Note 3 – If incoming is bottom, feeder breakers can Instrument Instrument Instrument Instrument
mount in compartments A and/or B. Compartment Compartment Compartment Compartment
Note 4 – If a 3200 amp breaker is installed in Main Breaker Blank or

Compartment B, the middle level through bus is not 800, 1600, Instrument
available. 2000 Compartment
Main Breaker
3200, 4000
Note 5 – If a 3200 amp breaker is installed in Feeder Breaker Main Breaker
Main Breaker
Compartment D, the lower level through bus is not 800, 1600, 800, 1600,
5000
2000 2000
available.
Note 6 – Only one 800, 1600, 2000 amp feeder breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker
800, 1600, Feeder Breaker
can be mounted per section. If the horizontal main bus 800, 1600, 800, 1600, 2000
2000 2000
is at the top of the section, the 800, 1600, 2000 amp
feeder breaker can go in the A compartment and a 22 in. 22 in. 32 in. 32 in.
blank/instrument compartment must go in the D (559 mm) (559 mm) (813 mm) (813 mm)
compartment. If the horizontal main bus is a the bottom
of the section, the 800, 1600, 2000 amp feeder breaker
can go in the D compartment and a blank/instrument
compartment must go in the A compartment.
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Section Configurations
Tie Sections – Non-Fused Breakers Tie Sections – Fused Breakers
Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Blank or
800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800,1600, 2000 800,1600, 2000 800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800, 1600, Instrument
2000 2000 Refer to Note 2 2000 2000 2000 Compartment
Tie Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Tie Breaker Feeder Breaker
Tie Breaker 800,1600, 2000,
800, 1600, 800, 1600, 4000 800, 1600, 800, 1600,
2000, 3200 2000 3200, 4000 2000 2000
Refer to Note 2
Tie Breaker
Feeder Breaker 3200, 4000
Feeder Breaker Tie Breaker Tie Breaker Feeder Breaker Tie Breaker Tie Breaker
800,1600, 2000, 800, 1600,
800, 1600, 800, 1600, 4000, 5000 800, 1600, 5000
3200, 4000 2000
2000, 3200 2000, 3200 Refer to Note 1
2000
Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker
Feeder Breaker
800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800,1600, 2000 800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800, 1600,
Refer to Note 1
800,1600, 2000
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
22 in. 22 in. 32 in. 32 in. 22 in. 22 in. 32 in. 32 in.
(559 mm) (559 mm) (813 mm) (813 mm) (559 mm) (559 mm) (813 mm) (813 mm)
Main and Tie Sections – Non-Fused Breakers Main and Tie Sections – Fused Breakers
Blank or Feeder Breaker Blank or Blank or Blank or Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker
Instrument Feeder Breaker
Instrument 800, 1600, Instrument Instrument 800, 1600, 800, 1600,
Compartment 800,1600, 2000
Compartment 2000 Compartment Compartment 2000 2000
Main Breaker Tie Breaker Main Breaker Main Breaker Main Breaker Tie Breaker
Main Breaker Tie Breaker
800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800, 1600,
4000 4000
2000, 3200 2000, 3200 2000 2000 2000 2000
Tie Breaker Main Breaker Tie Breaker Tie Breaker Main Breaker
Tie Breaker Tie Breaker Main Breaker
800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800, 1600, 4000 4000 800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800, 1600,
2000, 3200 2000, 3200 2000 2000 2000 2000
Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Main Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker
800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800,1600, 2000 800,1600, 2000 800, 1600, 800, 1600, 800, 1600,
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
22 in. 22 in. 22 in. 32 in. 32 in. 22 in. 22 in. 22 in.

(559 mm) (559 mm) (559 mm) (813 mm) (813 mm) (559 mm) (559 mm) (559 mm)
Feeder Sections – Non-Fused Breakers Feeder Sections – Fused Breakers
Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Blank or Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Blank or
800, 1600, 800, 1600, Instrument 800, 1600, 800, 1600, Instrument
2000 2000 Compartment 2000 Compartment
2000 Refer to Note 6
Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker

800, 1600,
800, 1600, 4000, 5000 800, 1600,
2000, 3200 2000 2000
Feeder Breaker
3200, 4000
Feeder Breaker
Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker Feeder Breaker
800, 1600, 4000, 5000 4000, 5000 800, 1600, 5000
2000, 3200
2000
Refer to Note 4

Blank or Blank or Feeder Breaker
800, 1600, 800, 1600,
Instrument Instrument 800, 1600, 2000
2000, 3200 Compartment Compartment
Refer to Note 5 2000 Refer to Note 6
22 in. 32 in. 32 in. 22 in. 32 in. 32 in.

(559 mm) (813 mm) (813 mm) (559 mm) (813 mm) (813 mm)
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Shipping Weights and Dimensional Information
Siemens Type WL Low Voltage Switchgear assembly with a 60 in. (1524 mm) internal
can be configured in many ways by structure is 82.3 in. (2090 mm) and the
combining different section types. Up depth of a walk-in outdoor assembly with
to five vertical sections plus a transition a 60 in. (1524 mm) internal structure is
section can be shipped together as a unit. 110.7 in. (2812 mm). Maximum shipping
Maximum shipping split length for indoor split length for outdoor structures is 66 in.
structures is 110 in. (2794 mm). If all (1676 mm).
vertical sections are not to be shipped as
a unit, specifications need to be provided The major assembly sections include:
that describe the limiting factors (e.g., • Transition Sections — used as
low door or narrow hallway). transition to liquid filled transformer
or to outdoor dry type transformers.
Normal indoor vertical sections are 96 in. • Auxiliary Sections — used as incoming
(2438 mm) high and a minimum 60 in. bus duct or cable entrance when a
(1524 mm) deep for non-fused breakers main breaker is not used.
and 65 in. (1651 mm) deep for fused
breakers. A top-mounted hoist, which • Main Sections — used to contain main
breaker and may house metering and
is shipped as an accessory in a separate feeder breakers.
container, adds 6.2 in. (157 mm) for a
total installed height of 102.2 in. • Feeder Sections — used to contain
(2596 mm). feeder breakers and other equipment
such as instrumentation.
Transition Section For Liquid Filled and
The outdoor switchgear assembly • Tie Sections — used to contain tie Outdoor Dry Type Transformers
contains the indoor assembly in an breaker and other equipment such
outdoor housing. The overall height is as feeder breakers.
112.8 in. (2865 mm) for non walk-in Dimension A Weight
designs and 114 in. (2896 mm) for in inches (mm) in lbs. (kg)
walk-in designs. The depth of a Indoor 55 (1397) 500 (227)
non walk-in outdoor Outdoor 61 (1549) 550 (250)
Approximate Weight – Lbs.
Section Type 22" 22" 32" 32" 38" 38" 48" 48"
Indoor Outdoor Indoor Outdoor Indoor Outdoor Indoor Outdoor
1000 2000 1300 2500 1800 3200 N/A N/A

Auxiliary
(450) (900) (585) (1125) (810) (1440)
Utility N/A N/A N/A N/A 2100 3500 2600 4500

Metering (945) (1575) (1170) (2025)
1400 2400 2000 3300 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Breaker
(630) (1080) (900) (1485)
Weights shown in pounds and ( ) kilograms.

Weights shown do not include weight of circuit breaker removeable element (but does include cradle).
Add 400 lbs for hoist and track.
On outdoor switchgear, add 500 lbs for end walls (weight is for both ends). Refer to shipping documents for actual weights.
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Dimensional Information
Indoor Floor Plan and Cable Space Details

1.25 .75 (19) typ.
(32) 4.42 (112)
typ.
.86
(22) .75 (19) typ.
1.50 5.86
(38) (149) 7.88 1
.86 (200)
(22)
Note 4.82
3 B
(122)
4.00
(102)
Transformer
Throat
Liquid filled &
outdoor dry type Maximum available 4.00 2
transformers only space in top or bottom (102)
of unit for customer's
power cables
1.00 End Trim Panel (typ.)
A CL (25) Required on left and
(4) Holes for
.50 (12mm) right end of switchboard
Grade 5 lineup — adds 2”
anchor bolts to total lineup width
5.00
Space for (127)
secondary 2.12
leads from (54)
above
14.9 3.00 (76)
(378)
2.00 (51)
D Space for
secondary 7.00 C
leads from (179)
below
4.40 (112)
2.37 (60)
1.00 (25)
Note 4
2.00 (51)
1.00 (25) W
W = 22 (559) or 32 (813)
A Equipment Depth Direction of Cables B C D

60” Non-Fused with Below 21.50 (546) 1 2 13.88 (353) 32.59 (828)
(N, S, H or L-Class Breakers)
OR 1
Above 21.25 (540) 18.88 (480) 37.59 (955)
65” Fused with (F-Class Breakers)
70” Non-fused with 12
Below 31.50 (800) 13.88 (353) 32.59 (828)
(N, S, H or L-Class Breakers)
OR 1
75” Fused with (F-Class Breakers) Above 31.25 (794) 18.88 (480) 37.59 (955)
80” Non-fused with Below 41.50 (1054) 1 2

13.88 (353) 32.59 (828)
(N, S, H or L-Class Breakers) Above 41.25 (1048) 1
80” Fused with Below 36.50 (927) 1 2
18.88 (480) 37.59 (955)
(F-Class Breakers) Above 36.25 (921) 1
Note: Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).

1 Reduce by 7.88” if upper neutral is present with cables above or if a lower neutral is present with cables below.
2 Reduce by 4.00” if an 800-3200A breaker is located in the bottom compartment.
Reductions per notes 1 & 2 are additive. Example: cables below + lower neutral + 2000A breaker in bottom compartment = B-11.88.
3 Reduce cable space by 4.00” x 4.82” if Neutral Riser is present. (Consult Factory).
4 4.10 (104) if W=22; 4.60 (117) if W=32.
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Indoor Side View
Optional Hoist
Lifting Holes (3) Vent stack
4.0 (102)
24.9
(632)
hoist
Extension
102.2 Front Bus Cable

(2596) Compartment Compartment Compartment
top of E 17.8 F
Hoist (452)
92.0
(2337)
42.0 (1067)
Minimum
Aisle Space
Recommended
Floor Line
2.37 G
(60)
A
A E F G
Equipment Depth Breaker Compartment Depth Rear Compartment Depth Anchor Bolt Spacing
60 (1524) Non-fused breakers 19.8 (503) 22.4 (569) 59.13 (1502)
65 (1651) Fused breakers 24.8 (630) 22.4 (569) 64.13 (1629)
75 (1905) Fused breakers 24.8 (630) 32.4 (823) 74.13 (1883)
80 (2032) Fused breakers 24.8 (630) 37.4 (950) 79.13 (2010)
Note: Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).
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Outdoor Non-Walk-in Floor Plan
1 60" is representative for a 60" deep switchgear internal structure. For other 3 Refer to appropriate indoor plan view for available customer conduit information.
internal structure depths (65 or 75) add extra depth to 60" that is shown.
2 75.37 is representative for a 60" deep internal structure. For other internal
structure depths (65 or 75) add extra depth to 75.37 that is shown.
Outdoor Non Walk-in Side View
Dimensions shown in inches (mm)

1 82.27 dimension is based on 60" internal frame structure and if a deeper 3 60.43 dimension is based on 60" internal frame structure and if a deeper
internal frame structure is used (65 or 75) the extra depth should be added internal frame structure is used (65 or 75) the extra depth should be added
to the 82.27 dimension. to the 60.43 dimension.
2 75.37 dimension is based on 60" internal frame structure and if a deeper 4 73.77 dimension is based on 60" internal frame structure and if a deeper
internal frame structure is used (65 or 75) the extra depth should be added internal frame structure is used (65 or 75) the extra depth should be added
to the 75.37 dimension. to the 73.77 dimension.
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Outdoor Walk-in Floor Plan
1
2
1 60" is representative for a 60" deep switchgear internal structure. For other 3 Refer to appropriate indoor plan view for available customer conduit information.
internal structure depths (65 or 75) add extra depth to 60" that is shown.
2 103.8" is representative for a 60" deep internal structure. For other internal
structure depths (65 or 75) add extra depth to 103.8" that is shown.
Outdoor Walk-in Side View
Dimensions shown in inches (mm) 3 60.43 dimension is based on 60" internal frame structure and if a deeper
1 110.7 dimension is based on 60" internal frame structure and if a deeper internal frame structure is used (65 or 75) the extra depth should be added
internal frame structure is used (65 or 75) the extra depth should be added to the 60.43 dimension.
to the 110.7 dimension. 4 102.2 dimension is based on 60" internal frame structure and if a deeper
2 103.8 dimension is based on 60" internal frame structure and if a deeper internal frame structure is used (65 or 75) the extra depth should be added
internal frame structure is used (65 or 75) the extra depth should be added to the 102.2 dimension .
to the 103.8 dimension.
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VT, CPT, CT Data
Voltage Transformers – External Metering and Relaying
Accuracy Class at 60 Hz Thermal

Burden Volt-Amp Rating
Ratio W X Y Rating VA Hertz
600:120 0.6 1.2 1.2 100 150 50/60
480:120 0.6 1.2 1.2 100 150 50/60
288:120 0.6 1.2 1.2 100 150 50/60
Control Power Transformers – 115ºC Rise
Primary Secondary
kVA Phase Voltage Voltage
3
5
Single 240/480 120/240
10 1
15 1
Current Transformers for FSII WL Breaker Applications - External Metering and Relaying 2
Accuracy at 60 Hz Metering Burden (ohms)

Ratio B-0.1 B-0.2 B-0.5 B-0.9 B-1.8 Class
100.5 1.2 — — — — C5
150.5 1.2 — — — — C7
200.5 1.2 — — — — C9
250.5 1.2 — — — — C12
300.5 0.6 0.6 — — — C15
400.5 0.6 0.6 1.2 — — C20
500.5 0.6 0.6 1.2 — — C25
600.5 0.3 0.3 0.6 1.2 1.2 C21
800.5 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 1.2 C29
1000.5 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 1.2 C35
1200.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 C20
1500.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 C25
1600.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 C27
2000.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C34
2500.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C20
3000.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C21
3200.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C20
Current Transformers for FSIII WL Breaker Applications – External Metering and Relaying 2
Accuracy at 60 Hz Metering Burden (ohms)

Ratio B-0.1 B-0.2 B-0.5 B-0.9 B-1.8 Class
2000.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C20
2500.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C20
3000.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C20
3200.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C20
4000.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C20
5000.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 C20
1 Requires complete compartment.

2 Breaker compartment will accept 1 set of CT's each on top and bottom primary disconnects.
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Guide Form Specifications
SECTION 16435 – LOW VOLTAGE E. [Manufacturer Seismic Qualification]: 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
SWITCHGEAR Switchgear, and associated breakers, A. Deliver products in factory labeled
shall meet and be certified to seismic packages. Shipping groups shall not
PART 1 - GENERAL requirements specified in the [UBC exceed 15 ft. in length.
1.1 SCOPE Uniform Building Code Zone 2] [UBC B. Circuit breakers shall be shipped
A. This section defines low voltage Uniform Building Code Zone 4] [CBC inside their respective cells in which
metal-enclosed switchgear assemblies California Building Code Zone 4] [IBC they were factory acceptance tested.
with drawout circuit breaker elements International Building Code] [SBC C. Store and handle in strict compliance
for use in ac systems, rated 600 V Standard Building Code] [BOCA with manufacturer’s instructions
or less. Building Code] [IEEE 693]. Mounting and recommendations. Protect from
and anchorage requirements shall be potential damage from weather and
1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS supplied by the switchgear manufacturer. construction operations. Store so
A. Drawings and general provisions of condensation will not form on or in
the Contract, including General and 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE switchgear and if necessary, apply
Supplementary Conditions and A. Manufacturer Qualifications: temporary heat where required to
Division 1 Specification Sections, Manufacturer of this equipment shall obtain suitable service conditions.
apply to this Section. have a minimum of 5 years experience
B. Related Sections (where applicable) producing similar electrical equipment. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
include the following: The manufacturer of the switchgear 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
1. Section 16345 - Medium Voltage assembly shall be the same A. The low voltage switchgear
Load Break Switches manufacturer as the breakers. The assembly shall be manufactured
2. Section 16470 - Dry Type manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 or by Siemens or approved equal.
Substation Transformers 9002 certified.
3. Section 16490 - Liquid Type B. Comply with requirements of latest 2.2 RATINGS
Substation Transformers revisions of applicable industry A. System Configuration: Switchgear
4. Section 16XXX - Power Monitoring, standards, specifically including the suitable for application in [one-phase]
Control and Communication following: [three-phase] [60 Hz] [50 Hz], [3 wire]
5. Section 16XXX - TVSS Devices 1. ANSI/IEEE C37.20.1 – Metal- [4 wire] [grounded-neutral] [3 wire
6. Section 16XXX – Coordination Enclosed Low Voltage Power Circuit ungrounded] [3 wire high-impedance
Study Breaker Switchgear grounded] system.
2. ANSI/IEEE C37.50 – Test Procedure B. Electrical Ratings:
1.3 SUBMITTALS for Low Voltage AC Power Circuit 1. Nominal System Voltage: [600 V]
A. Submit shop drawings and product Breakers Used in Enclosures [480 V] [240 V] [208 V] [OTHER].
data for approval and final 3. ANSI/IEEE C37.51 – Conformance 2. Maximum Design Voltage: [635
documentation in the quantities Testing of Metal-Enclosed Low volts with non-fused breakers]
listed according to the Conditions of Voltage AC Power Circuit Breaker [600 volts with fused breakers]
the Contract. Customer name, customer Switchgear Assemblies 3. Short-Circuit Current:
location, and customer order number 4. ANSI/IEEE C37.13 – Low Voltage [100kA] [150kA] [200kA]
shall identify all transmittals. AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in 4. Main-Bus Continuous Current:
B. Documents for Approval: General Enclosures [1600] [2000] [3200] [4000]
arrangement drawing showing 5. ANSI C37.16 – Preferred Ratings, [5000] [6000] A.
dimensioned elevation, floor plan, Related Requirements, and 5. [Neutral Bus Continuous Current:]
side view and foundation details, Application for Low Voltage Power [50] [100] percent of main
one-line diagram showing major Circuit Breakers and AC Power phase bus.
features, nameplate legends, schematic Circuit Protectors
diagrams and bill of material. 6. ANSI/IEEE C37.17 - Trip Devices for 2.3 SWITCHGEAR GENERAL
C. Final Documents: Record documentation AC and General Purpose DC Low CONSTRUCTION
to include those in 1.3.B and wiring Voltage Power Circuit Breakers A. The switchgear shall be factory
diagrams, list of recommended spare 7. UL 1558 – Metal-Enclosed Low assembled and tested, and comply
parts, instruction and installation Voltage Power Circuit Breaker with applicable industry standards. It
manuals [and certified test reports] Switchgear shall be a coordinated design so that
D. Product Data: Include features, 8. UL 1066 – Low Voltage AC and DC shipping groups are easily connected
characteristics, and ratings of individual Power Circuit Breakers Used together at the site into a continuous
circuit breakers and other components. in Enclosures line-up. Necessary connecting materials
Also, time-current characteristic curves 9. NEMA SG5 – Power Switchgear shall be furnished. All power circuit
for over current protective devices, Assemblies breakers and assemblies shall be
including circuit-breaker trip devices 10. NEMA SG3 – Low Voltage Power produced by a single manufacturer.
and fusible devices. Circuit Breakers
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B. The switchgear assembly shall consist 4. Secondary control and communication I. [Incoming line isolation barriers shall
of one or more metal-enclosed sections connections, when required, shall be be arranged to isolate the incoming
in an [indoor NEMA 1 enclosure] [out- located in a separately accessed area line connections from the main
door NEMA 3R non walk-in enclosure] that is accessible from the front of horizontal and vertical bus].
[outdoor NEMA 3R walk-in enclosure]. the switchgear without opening J. Main bus shall connect vertical
1. End sections shall include provisions breaker compartment door or the sections and shall be uniform capacity
for main bus extension and exposing any power cables or the entire length of assembly. Vertical
installation of future vertical sections. bussing. The secondary control and horizontal bus bar shall utilize a
2. The design shall incorporate contacts shall be of the sliding channel shape design to maximize
preformed steel channels, angles, contact design, silver plated and short circuit withstand capability and
and structural components bolted engage the drawout circuit breaker minimize heat rise. The main horizontal
together and reinforced to form a element in the “connected” and bus shall be run in a vertical, edge-to-
rigid, self-supporting assembly. “test” positions. edge arrangement for high short circuit
3. Fabricate enclosure with removable, F. All control wiring within the assembly strength. Access to the rear cable
[rear cover panels, secured by shall be continuous and shall terminate termination area shall be possible
captive screws], [hinged rear doors on each end at a suitable terminal without reaching over the main and
with captive screws] [hinged rear block. Control wiring shall be 14-gauge vertical bus.
doors with three-point latch and minimum, stranded type SIS, and 1. Bus shall be [98 % minimum
[pad-lockable] to allow access to shall be labeled at each end with conductivity copper silver-plated over
rear interior of switchgear. sleeve-type wire markers. entire length of the bus bar] [98%
C. Front breaker doors must be free of 1. Wire markers shall be machine conductivity copper tin-plated over
any ventilation openings. imprinted with the wire name as entire length of the bus bar].
D. Horizontal barriers are to be provided indicated on the wiring diagrams. 2. Feeder Circuit-Breaker Load
to form individual circuit breaker or 2. Terminals shall be insulated locking Terminals: Plated copper bus
metering compartments. Circuit fork or ring tongue type except extensions equipped with pressure
breaker compartments are to be where connecting to components connectors for outgoing circuit
barriered from the bus compartment that do not accept these conductors.
through a primary disconnect assembly. terminations. Control wiring for 3. Ground Bus shall be copper of
Each circuit breaker or metering external connections shall be 98% minimum conductivity,
compartment shall be provided with a terminated in a separate front minimum size 1/4 by 3 inches.
hinged front door secured with hand- accessible compartment for ease 4. Bus bracing shall be equal to the
operated [pad-lockable][key-lockable] of access. short circuit interrupting rating
rotary latches. G. Finish: Painted steel parts shall be of the lowest rated circuit breaker
E. Circuit breaker compartments shall prepared for painting by a five-stage applied in the assembly or 100kA
include stationary primary contact wash system consisting of an alkaline minimum.
disconnects that shall be silver-plated cleaner, fresh water rise, iron phosphate 5. Provide for future extensions from
copper at the connection points and treatment, fresh water rise and non- either end of main phase, neutral,
of one-piece construction. chromate sealer. After cleaning and and ground bus by means of pre-
1. The upper set of disconnects shall stabilization, the steel parts shall drilled bolt holes and connecting
bolt directly to the main bus and, be coated with a thermosetting links.
for feeder circuit breakers, the lower polyester powder applied with K. [Bus/Cable compartment barriers:
set shall extend to the rear cable electrostatic equipment at a nominal Barriers shall be supplied to isolate
area and shall be insulated where 2 mils dry film thickness and then the rear cable area from the main
they pass through the main cured properly. The paint finish shall bus area.]
bus compartment. have a salt spray rating as defined in L. [Insulated bus bar shall consist of
2. Primary disconnects shall be sized ASTM B-117. Paint color shall be bus bars enclosed in factory-applied,
for the maximum continuous ANSI 61 light gray. flame-retardant UL recognized
current for the frame size of the H. Bus isolation barriers shall be arranged insulation system. Bolted bus joints
circuit breaker which is located in to isolate the buses on either side of shall be insulated with secure joint
the compartment. each main and tie circuit breaker from covers that can easily be removed and
3. Interlocks shall be provided to each other. reinstalled.]
prevent a circuit breaker element
of the incorrect frame size or
interrupting rating from being
inserted into the compartment.
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M.[Low Voltage High-Resistance O. [Outdoor NEMA 3R Walk-In enclosure Units shall be mounted in the
Grounding System] [Installed in the shall consist of indoor switchgear instrument compartment door
switchgear assembly] [Contained in assemblies in weather-resistant steel and as follows:
separate NEMA 1 enclosure] for use housing having an operating aisle 1. Incoming monitoring or main
on [480 V] [600 V] [wye] [delta] source, space of approximately 42 inches. breakers: Included in the circuit
including the following components: Enclosure shall be painted steel, integral breaker trip unit device or
1. Meter relay (MR) structural-steel base frame with Siemens Model [PAC 3200] [9200]
2. 3 Indicating lights: white for factory-applied asphalt undercoating. [9300][9330][9340][9350][9360]
“Normal,” red for “Ground Fault” Each section shall be equipped with [9510][9610]digital meters.
green for “Pulsing” the following features:] 2. Feeder breakers: Included in the
3. “Reset” push button 1. Structural design and anchorage circuit breaker trip device or
4. “Test” push button adequate to resist loads imposed Siemens Model [PAC 3200][9200]
5. On - Off switches for system by 125-mph wind. [9300][9330]digital meters.
and pulse 2. Space heater operating at [full] C. Provision for Future Devices: Equip
6. Repeat cycle timer, set to produce [one-half of] rated voltage, sized future circuit breaker compartments
approx. 30 current pulses per minute to prevent condensation. with rails, mounting brackets, supports,
7. Neutral grounding resistor assembly 3. Louvers equipped with insect/rodent necessary appurtenances, and
8. Pulse resistor assembly screen and filter and arranged to bus connections.
9. Test resistor assembly permit air circulation while excluding D. Control Power Supply: Control power
10. Relay for repeat cycle timer exterior dust and rodents. transformer supplying 120-V control
11. Alarm relay, with extra interlocks 4. Internal aisle of sufficient width to circuits through secondary disconnect
for remote alarm (59X) permit protective-device withdrawal, devices are to be dry-type transformers
12. Control power transformer disassembly, and servicing in aisle. with primary and secondary fuses.
13. Neutral ammeter and current 5. Aisle access doors with outside 1. Transformers shall be mounted in
transformer pad-locking provisions and interior auxiliary compartments.
14. Optional Portable clamp on ammeter panic latches. 2. [Multiple source with control
15. [3 Grounding transformers for 6. Adequate incandescent lighting power transfer.] Two control power
generating a neutral CPT] (For Delta receptacles with three-way switch transformers located in separate
System without a system neutral) at each access door. compartments with necessary
N. [Outdoor NEMA 3R Non Walk-In 7. A duplex receptacle with ground interlocking relays shall be provided.
enclosure shall consist of indoor fault protection, at aisle access door. a.Each transformer shall be
switchgear assemblies in weather- 8. A load center shall be supplied for connected to line side of
resistant steel housing. Enclosure shall distribution of power to lights, associated main circuit breaker.
be painted steel, integral structural-steel receptacles and heaters. b.[Secondary windings connected
base frame with factory-applied asphalt 9. [Aisle ventilation louvers equipped through a relay or relays to
undercoating. Each section shall be with insect/rodent screen and control bus to effect an automatic
equipped with the following features:] filter and arranged to permit air control power transfer scheme.]
1. Structural design and anchorage circulation while excluding exterior 3. [(24) (48) (125) volt DC battery
adequate to resist loads imposed dust and rodents. system]
by 125-mph wind. E. [Mimic Bus]: Continuous mimic
2. Space heater operating at [full] 2.4 COMPONENTS bus applied to front of switchgear,
[one-half of] rated voltage, sized A. Instrument Transformers: Comply with arranged in single-line diagram format,
to prevent condensation. IEEE C57.13. shall indicate the arrangement of the
3. Louvers equipped with insect/rodent 1. Potential Transformers: Secondary- circuit breakers in the power circuit.
screen and filter and arranged voltage rating of 120 V and NEMA
to permit air circulation while accuracy class of 0.6 with burdens 2.5 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
excluding exterior dust and rodents. of W, X, and Y. A. Circuit breakers shall comply with
4. Internal aisle of sufficient width to 2. Current Transformers: Ratios as the requirements of IEEE/ANSI
permit protective-device withdrawal. indicated; burden and accuracy C37.13/16/17/50,UL1066, NEMA SG3.
5. [Load center for distribution of class suitable for connected relays, All breakers shall be three-pole,
power to lights, receptacles and meters, and instruments. 100% rated type WL low voltage
heaters.] B. Multifunction Digital-Metering Monitors power breaker manufactured by
6. [Incandescent lighting receptacles shall be UL-listed or recognized, Siemens Energy & Automation, or
with three-way switch.] microprocessor-based unit suitable approved equal.
7. [Duplex receptacle with ground for three or four wire systems.
fault protection.]
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B. on systems where the available 14. [Waveform display option on LCD

1. Circuit beaker element shall have fault current exceeds the breakers display]
connected, test, and disconnected withstand rating. Each shall have 15. Estimated contact wear shall be
position indicators, spring charged/ an adjustable pick-up setting. In capable of being communicated
discharged indicators, and circuit addition, long time and short time remotely in addition to a local
breaker open or closed and ready bands shall each have adjustable mechanical indication flag.
to close indicators all of which shall time delay. Short time function shall F. [OC {mechanism operated cell switch}
be visible to the operator with the include a switchable I2t ramp and operated by the circuit breaker
compartment door closed. It shall optionally I4t to improve coordination operating mechanism]
be possible to rack the circuit with fuses or inverse relays. G. Terminal Block Connections, shall be
breaker element from the 3. A software program shall be made front mounted and utilize [Screw Type
connected to the disconnected available free of charge to support Terminals], [Ring Tongue Terminals],
position with the compartment system co-ordination studies. The [Tension Spring Terminals]
door closed{otherwise known software will allow time current H. Padlocking Provisions: For installing at
as through the door drawout}. curves to be generated for the least three padlocks on each circuit
2. Provide interlocks to prevent chosen settings. breaker to prevent movement of the
racking the circuit breaker unless 4. Individual LED’s shall indicate an drawout mechanism.
the breaker is open overcurrent, short circuit or ground I. Operating Handle: shall be built in
C. Ratings: Interrupting up to 100 kA fault trip condition. The data shall complete with handle and integral to
at 480V without fuses. Short time be maintained for a minimum of breaker. No external tools shall be
current ratings for each circuit breaker 48 hours without the need for a required to rack the breaker
shall be as indicated on the drawings separate battery. J. [Control Switch: One for each
or data tables. Circuit breakers shall 5. Time-current characteristics shall be electrically operated circuit breaker.]
be 600-volt class. field adjustable locally or optionally K. [Key Interlocks: Mountings and
D. Operating Mechanism: Mechanically remotely via a bus system [ModBus] hardware are included where future
and electrically trip-free, stored-energy [PROFIBUS] [Ethernet]. installation of key-interlock devices
operating mechanism with the 6. Current Adjustability: [Dial settings], is indicated.]
following features: [keypad] and rating plugs on trip L. [Undervoltage Trip – field installable]:
1. Normal Closing Speed: independent units. [Instantaneous] [Adjustable time-delay.]
of both control and operator 7. Pickup Points: 10 Long Time Settings. M.[Shunt-Trip – field installable]
2. [Electrical operator, field installable 8. Field Installable Ground-fault N. [Fused Circuit Breakers: Circuit breaker
with manual charging] protection with at least three time- and fuse combinations must comply
3. [Operation counter] delay bands; adjustable current with requirements for circuit breakers
E. Each low voltage power circuit breaker pickup and an I2t ramp. Arrange to and trip devices and include the
shall be equipped with self-powered, provide protection for [three-wire] following:]
microprocessor-based trip-device to [four-wire] service. 1. Fuses: NEMA FU 1, Class L current
sense overload and short circuit 9. [Field installable zone selective limiting, sized to coordinate with
conditions. The device shall measure interlocking: Connections will be and protect associated circuit
true RMS current. The tripping system made between main, tie and feeder breaker.
shall consist of Rogowski coils circuit breakers to ensure that the 2. Blown-Fuse Trip Device: fused circuit
{sensors} on each phase, a release circuit breaker closest to the fault breakers are to be equipped with
mechanism, and the following trips for short time and ground blown fuse lockout devices to
features: fault conditions.] prevent closing the breaker if a fuse
1. Field Installable and Interchangeable 10. [Field Installable Communications is blown or not present. Open-fuse
so that any trip unit can be used and metering functions shall be status is indicated at the front
with any frame size circuit breaker. provided per schedule] of the circuit breaker or fuse
And can be upgraded for future 11. [A LCD display shall be available to drawout element.
expansion in functionality, such simplify settings and viewing data O. [Indicating Lights: To indicate circuit
as communication. locally.] breaker is open or closed, for electrically
2. Functions: Long time, short time 12. The option to remotely switch operated circuit breakers.]
and extended instantaneous protection settings shall be provided P. Modular communication and relaying
protection function shall be provided whenever a generator is part of accessories are to be available for
{EIP} to allow the breaker to be the power distribution system retrofitting by the clients chosen
applied at the withstand rating of 13. Field installable configurable engineer. It shall not be necessary for
the breaker with minus 0% tolerance [analog], [digital] output relays shall the manufacturers personnel to retro
so that there is no instantaneous be available to connect directly to fit accessories.
override whatsoever. This feature the trip unit
shall further more allow the circuit
breaker to be applied up to the full
instantaneous rating of the breaker
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Q. The following items must be capable B. Clean exposed surfaces using

of being changed in the field; main manufacturer recommended materials
contacts, CT’s, trip units, racking and methods. Touch-up damaged
mechanism, all internal and coating and finishes using non-abrasive
external accessories materials and methods recommended
by manufacturer. Eliminate all visible
2.6 SWITCHGEAR ACCESSORIES evidence of repair.
A. [Lifting yoke for circuit breakers.]
B. [Portable test set for testing all 3.4 [STARTUP SERVICES]
functions of circuit breaker, solid- A. Engage a factory-authorized service
state devices without removal from representative to perform startup
switchgear.] service.
C. [Circuit-Breaker Removal Apparatus:] B. Train Owner's maintenance personnel
[Overhead-circuit-breaker lifting on procedures and schedules for
device, track mounted at top front of energizing and de-energizing,
switchgear, complete with hoist and troubleshooting, servicing, and
lifting yokes.] [Portable, floor-supported, maintaining equipment and schedules.
roller-base, elevating carriage arranged C. Verify that switchgear is installed and
for moving circuit breakers in and out connected according to the Contract
of compartments.] Documents.
D. [Spare Fuses: Six, of each type and D. Verify that electrical control wiring
rating of fuse used. Include spares for installation complies with manufacturer's
potential transformer fuses, and submittal by means of point-to-point
control power fuses.] continuity testing. Verify that wiring
E. [Spare Indicating Lights: One of each installation complies with requirements
type installed.] in Division 16 Sections.
F. [Touchup Paint: One-half pint of paint E. Complete installation and startup
matching enclosure finish.] checks according to manufacturer's
G. [Test Cabinet: Wall mountable cabinet written instructions.
to hold necessary equipment for
testing electrically operated breakers END OF SECTION 16435
and other breaker related functions.]
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION AND INSTALLATION
A. Examine elements and surfaces to
receive switchgear for compliance
with installation tolerances and other
conditions affecting performance.
Proceed with installation only after
unsatisfactory conditions have
been corrected.
B. Install and anchor switchgear in
accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
3.2 CONNECTIONS
A. Tighten bus joints, electrical
connectors, and terminals according
to manufacturer's published
torque-tightening values. Install
equipment-grounding conductors
for switchgear with ground continuity
to main electrical ground bus.
3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A. Set field-adjustable trip devices per
coordination study.
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Note: This guide does not purport to cover all details in equipment, or to provide for every possible contingency. Should further
information be desired or should particular problems arise, which are not covered sufﬁciently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter
should be referred to the local Siemens sales ofﬁce. The contents of this guide shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing
agreement, commitment or relationship.
Siemens Industry, Inc. © 2008 Siemens Industry, Inc. All rights reserved.
Building Technologies Division Order No.: LVSA-00100-0808 Siemens is a registered trademark
3333 Old Milton Parkway Printed in USA of Siemens AG. Product names mentioned may be
Alpharetta, GA 30005 trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Specifications are subject
1-800-964-4114 to change without notice.
info.us@siemens.com
www.usa.siemens.com/switchgear

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Siemens Type WL low voltage

1 Breaker Hoist and Track

Vertical bus ratings available are 1600,

A 1/4" X 3" standard copper ground bus

Standard short-circuit withstand (4 cycle)

Load side runbacks for feeder circuits

1 TOC Switch Operator 5 Interference Interlock

Circuit Breaker Cell Interior

Options Miscellaneous For non walk-in outdoor enclosures,

1 Guide Frame 9 Multiple Secondary Connections 17 Breaker Status Sensor (BSS)

Selection Criteria for WL Circuit Breakers Trip Unit Functions

Rated Current In which is to flow

Short-time delayed overcurrent protection S 쏹 쏹

Design of the circuit breaker. Ground fault protection G -- 쏹

Basic Protective Functions ETU745 ETU748 ETU755 ETU776

Short-time delayed overcurrent protection S 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹

Instantaneous overcurrent protection I 쏹 -- 쏹 쏹

Ground fault protection G

Defeatable short-time delay 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹

Defeatable instantaneous protection 쏹 -- 쏹 쏹

Selectable thermal memory 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹

Zone selective interlocking

Adjustable instantaneous pick-up 쏹 -- 쏹 쏹

Selectable I2t or I4t long-time delay 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹

Adjustable short-time delay and pick-up 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹

Selectable and adjustable neutral protection 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹

Dual protective setting capability -- -- 쏹 쏹

Extended instantaneous protection 쏹 쏹 쏹 쏹

Parameterization and Displays

Parameterization by menu/keypad (absolute values) -- -- -- 쏹

Remote parameterization of the basic functions -- -- 쏹 쏹

Remote parameterization of the additional functions -- -- 쏹 쏹

Communication via PROFIBUS-DP

쏹 standard -- not available optional

ETU725 and ETU727

Ground Fault Curve for ETU745, 748, 755 and 776

WL Circuit Breakers ANSI / UL 1066

Frame Size III

1 Maximum rated voltage for fused breakers is 600VAC.

WL Non-Automatic Switches ANSI / UL 1066

Frame Size II Frame Size III

Frame Size II Frame Size III

1 Interrupting rating is equal to 200kA based on the rating of the fuse.

Frame Size II Frame Size III

WL Circuit Breaker Accessory Ratings

Manual Operating Mechanism with Mechanical Closing

Motor Operating Mechanism with Mechanical and Electrical Closing

WL Circuit Breaker Accessory Ratings

Auxiliary Contacts and Mechanism Operated Contacts (MOC)

Function Overview of the Electronic Trip Units

Basic Functions ETU725 ETU727 ETU745

Function Overview of the Electronic Trip Units

Basic Functions ETU725 ETU727 ETU745

Function Overview of the Electronic Trip Units

Basic Functions ETU748 ETU755 ETU776

Function Overview of the Electronic Trip Units

Basic Functions ETU748 ETU755 ETU776

Metering and Protective Relaying Accuracies

1 Breaker Data Adapter 13 13

10 Digital output module 7 WL Circuit Breaker

General Notes: Section Compartment Arrangement

is top, Compartment A must be blank/