Presenter: Shakeel Ahmed Batliwale (Senior Product Specialist EPBP)

ABB RCDs
Range and its applications
RCD
Definition

§ A residual current circuit-

breaker (RCD) is a
protection device that
opens the circuit when the
system leaks a significant
current to earth.
§ RCDs continuously
calculate the vector sum of
the single-phase or three-
phase system line currents
and while the sum is equal
to zero allows electricity to
be supplied. This supply is
rapidly interrupted if the
sum exceeds a value
preset according to the
sensitivity of the device.

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Use of RCDs basic and fault protection
The hazard of electric shock

IEC publication 60479-1 (*) defines 4 areas of current-

magnitude/time duration:
AC-4 zone: Possibility of irreversible effects
AC-4-1 zone: Up to 5% probability of heart fibrillation
AC-4-2 zone: Up to 50% probability of heart fibrillation
AC-4-3 zone: More than 50% probability of heart fibrillation
(*) IEC 60479-1: Effects of current on human beings and livestock - Part 1: General aspects

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Use of RCDs basic and fault protection
The hazard of electric shock
When a current higher than 30 mA passes
through a part of a human body, there is
serious danger for people if the current is
not interrupted in a very short time.

30mA
Strictly confidential – ABB internal use only
ABB RCDs
Range at a glance

F200 DDA200 DS200

DSE 201

DS201-DS202C DDA800 DS800

DSE 201 M
ELR RD2 RD3
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RCCBs
F200

RCCBs (residual current circuit breakers)

Family name F200
Standard IEC/ EN 61008
Number of poles 2P, 4P
Rated current [A] 16, 25, 40, 63, 80, 100, 125
Sensitivity [mA] 10, 30, 100, 300, 500
Type A, AC, B, APR, Selective (A, B)
Special versions 400 Hz, 16 2/3 Hz, B PV

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RCD Blocks
DDA200

RCD Blocks
Standard IEC/ EN 61009 Annex G
Family name DDA200
Number of poles 2P, 3P, 4P
Rated current [A] 25, 40, 63
Sensitivity [mA] 10, 30, 100, 300, 500,1000, 2000
Type A, AC, B, APR, Selective (A, B)
Special versions AE (emergency stop), 110 V and 400 V
(AC and A type)
To be used in conjunction with S200 MCBs (with equal or
lower rated current)

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RCBOs
DS201-DS202C

Residual current circuit breakers with overcurrent

protection
Standard IEC/ EN 61009
Family name DS201-DS202C
Number of poles 1P+N, 2P
Rated current [A] 1,2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40
Sensitivity [mA] 10, 30, 100, 300, 1000
Type A, AC, APR
Breaking 4.500: DS201 L
capacities Icn [A] 6.000: DS201 - DS202C
10.000: DS201 M - DS202C M
Tripping curves B, C, K

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RCD Blocks
DDA800

RCD Blocks
Standard IEC/ EN 60947-2
Family name DDA800
Number of poles 2P, 3P, 4P
Rated current [A] 63, 100
Sensitivity [mA] 30, 300, 500,1000
Type A, AC, A APR, A Selective
To be used in conjunction with S800 MCBs (with equal or
lower rated current)

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RCBOs
DS800

Residual current circuit breakers with overcurrent

protection
Standard IEC/ EN 60947-2
Family name DS800
Number of poles 2P, 3P, 4P
Rated current [A] 125
Sensitivity [mA] 300, 1000
Type A, A Selective, A APR
Breaking 36: DS800N
capacities Icu 50: DS800S
[kA] @240/415 V
Tripping curves B, C, D, K

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RCBO - DSE201, 6kA

The DSE201 series has been extended with the introduction of rated
current 40A and 50A in order to cover customers’ needs.

Features
Product standard IEC 61009-1; IEC 61009-2-2; AS/NZS 61009
Rated voltage Ue [V] 230 - 240
Rated frequency [Hz] 50/60
Breaking capacity Icn [KA] 6
Type AC A
Rated sensitivity [mA] 30
Curves B-C
Rated current [A] 6…50 A
Neutral cable color Blue

DS251 replaced by DSE201

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RCBO - DSE201 M, 10kA

DSE201 M range offers a big variety in terms of rated current and

sensitivity.
DSE201 M
Product standard IEC 61009-1; IEC 61009-2-2; AS/NZS 61009
Rated voltage Ue [V] 230 - 240
Rated frequency [Hz] 50/60
Breaking capacity [kA] 10
Type A - AC
Neutral cable color Blue
Rated current [A] 6, 10, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40,50
Sensitivity [mA] 10 30 100 300

Tripping char B, C B, C C C

DS271 replaced by DSE201 M

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RCBO - DSE201 M (Accessories)

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RCBO - DSE201 (Connection details)

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Residual current relays (DIN rail)
RD2

Residual current relays with external toroids

Standard IEC/ EN 62020
Family name RD2
Sensitivity settings From 0,03 to 2
IΔn [A]
Intervention time From 0 s (instantaneous) up to 5 seconds
settings
Test push-button
Reset push-button
Green led “ON” that signals power supply presence
Red led “TRIP” that signals the relay operation
1 output contact
Rated supply RD2: 230…400 V a.c.
voltage RD2-48: 48…150 V a.c./ d.c.
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Residual current relays (DIN rail)
RD3

Residual current relays with external toroids

Standard IEC/ EN 60947-2 annex M
Family name RD3
Sensitivity settings from 0,03 to 30
IΔn [A]
Intervention time From 0 s (instantaneous) up to 10 seconds
settings
Test push-button, Reset push-button
Green led “ON” that signals power supply presence
Red led “FAULT” that signals the relay operation
2 output contacts (one fail-safe mode)
Rated supply RD3-48: 12-48 V a.c./d.c.
voltage RD3: 230…400 V a.c

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Residual current relays (Front panel)
ELR

Residual current relays with external toroids

Standard IEC/ EN 60947-2 Annex M
Family name ELR
Available sizes 96x96; 72x72 48x48
[mm]
Sensitivity settings from 0,03 to 30
IΔn [A]
Intervention time From 0 s (instantaneous) up to 5 seconds
settings
1NO/1NC ELRxx – 2NO/2NC ELRxxP (fail safe depending on the
version)
Rated supply 24, 48, 110, 230, 400V a.c; 24, 48, 115V d.c
voltage
Pre-alarm 60% IΔn (depending on the version)
Digital display Top version (ELR96PD)
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Toroidal Transformer TR (CBCT)
Toroidal to be used with combination of RD2, RD3 & ELR

Toroidal transformers

Dimension Ø in mm Type code

29 TRM
35 TR1
60 TR2
80 TR3
110 TR4
110 (openable version) TR4/A
160 TR160
160 (openable version) TRA160A
210 TR5
210 TR5/A

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Electronic residual current relays;
connection with shunt trip

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Electronic residual current relays;
connection with undervoltage release

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Residual current relays
Applications

§ In industrial environments,
shut downs of the lines can
cause damages to the
production: production losses
can cause money losses
§ In all the contexts where
continuity of service is
needed, selectivity between
RCDs must be implemented
in order to isolate a part of an
installation from the overall
system
§ With ABB residual current
relays, you can achieve
selectivity by setting
sensitivity and intervention
time

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