PacT Series

ComPacT NSXm Circuit Breakers, Earth-Leakage Circuit

Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors
User Guide
PacT Series offers world-class breakers and switches

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Table of Contents
Safety Information.......................................................................................5
About the Book ............................................................................................6
Presentation.................................................................................................8
PacT Series Master Range..........................................................................9
Feature Overview .....................................................................................10
Device Overview ...................................................................................... 11
Circuit Breakers: Thermal Magnetic (TM-D) Protection ................................15
Earth-Leakage Circuit Breakers: Thermal Magnetic and Earth-Leakage
Protections...............................................................................................17
Switch-Disconnectors ...............................................................................24
Environmental Conditions .........................................................................25
Insulation Requirements and Accessories ............................................28
Insulation Accessories ..............................................................................29
Clearance Requirements for ComPacT NSXm Circuit Breakers ...................31
Operation ..................................................................................................35
Operating a Circuit Breaker with Toggle Handle ..........................................36
Description .........................................................................................37
Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit Breaker .................38
Locking the Circuit Breaker ..................................................................41
Operating a Circuit Breaker with Direct Rotary Handle.................................42
Description .........................................................................................43
Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit Breaker .................45
Locking the Circuit Breaker ..................................................................48
Operating a Circuit Breaker with Front Extended Rotary Handle...................51
Description .........................................................................................52
Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit Breaker .................54
Locking the Circuit Breaker ..................................................................58
Operating a Circuit Breaker with Side Rotary Handle ...................................62
Description .........................................................................................63
Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit Breaker .................64
Locking the Circuit Breaker ..................................................................66
Electrical Auxiliary and Accessory Devices ..........................................68
Electrical Auxiliary Devices........................................................................69
Indication Contacts ...................................................................................72
Wireless Indication Auxiliary ......................................................................74
Voltage Releases .....................................................................................78
SDx Module .............................................................................................80
PowerTag Energy F160.............................................................................84
Commissioning and Maintenance ..........................................................86
Commissioning the Circuit Breaker ............................................................87
Maintaining the Circuit Breaker During Operation ........................................93
Responding to a Trip.................................................................................96
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................98
Appendices ................................................................................................99
Wiring Diagrams..................................................................................... 100
Circuit Breakers ................................................................................ 100
Index ......................................................................................................... 103
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Safety Information
Important Information
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar
with the device before trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it. The
following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the
equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that
clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

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electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not
followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.

! DANGER
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injury.

! WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

! CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.

NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Please Note
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only
by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any
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A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction
and operation of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety
training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.

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About the Book

Document Scope
This guide provides users, installers, and maintenance personnel with technical
information needed to operate ComPacT NSXm circuit breakers in compliance
with the IEC/EN, CCC, and EAC standards.

Validity Note
This document applies to ComPacT NSXm circuit breakers, earth-leakage circuit
breakers, and switch-disconnectors.

Online Information
The information contained in this guide is likely to be updated at any time.
Schneider Electric strongly recommends that you have the most recent and up-to-
date version available on www.se.com/ww/en/download.
The technical characteristics of the devices described in this guide also appear
online. To access the information online, go to the Schneider Electric home page at
www.se.com.

Convention
In this guide, the term circuit breaker refers to circuit breakers, earth-leakage circuit
breakers, and switch-disconnectors.

Related Documents
Title of documentation Reference number
ComPacT NSXm 3P/4P Circuit Breakers and Switch- NNZ4764707
disconnectors - Instruction Sheet
ComPacT NSXm 3P/4P Earth-Leakage Circuit Breakers - NNZ4764807
Instruction Sheet
MN/MX Voltage Releases - Instruction Sheet EAV91202

OF/SD Indication Contacts - Instruction Sheet EAV91204

Wireless Indication Auxiliary - Instruction Sheet NNZ8881001

SDx Module for Earth-Leakage Circuit Breaker - Instruction Sheet EAV91206

Connection Accessories - Instruction Sheet EAV91214

Insulation Accessories - Instruction Sheet EAV91215
Locking Accessories - Instruction Sheet NHA56710

Terminal Spreaders - Instruction Sheet NHA65088

Torque Limiting Breakaway Unit - Instruction Sheet NHA85013

Interphase Barriers - Instruction Sheet NHA98087

Open Door Shaft Operator - Instruction Sheet EAV78496

Direct Rotary Handle - Instruction Sheet NNZ4764907

Extended Rotary Handle - Instruction Sheet NNZ4765007

Side Rotary Handle - Instruction Sheet NNZ4765107

PowerTag F160 3P/3P+N - Instruction Sheet MFR85580

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You can download these technical publications and other technical information
from our website at www.se.com/ww/en/download.

Trademarks
QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan
and other countries.

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Presentation
What’s in This Part
PacT Series Master Range ...............................................................................9
Feature Overview...........................................................................................10
Device Overview ............................................................................................ 11
Circuit Breakers: Thermal Magnetic (TM-D) Protection......................................15
Earth-Leakage Circuit Breakers: Thermal Magnetic and Earth-Leakage
Protections ....................................................................................................17
Switch-Disconnectors .....................................................................................24
Environmental Conditions ...............................................................................25

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PacT Series Master Range Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors

PacT Series Master Range

Future-proof your installation with Schneider Electric’s low-voltage and medium-
voltage PacT Series. Built on legendary Schneider Electric innovation, the PacT
Series comprises world-class circuit breakers, switches, residual current devices
and fuses, for all standard and specific applications. Experience robust
performance with PacT Series within the EcoStruxure-ready switchgear, from
16 to 6300 A in low-voltage and up to 40.5 kV in medium-voltage.

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Feature Overview
Feature Overview
ComPacT NSXm devices have the following features:
• Circuit breakers rated from 16 to 160 A
• Available constructions: 3 and 4 poles
• Standard compliance to IEC/EN 60947-2 (circuit breakers and earth-leakage
circuit breakers) and IEC/EN 60947-3 (switch-disconnectors)
• Breaking capacities: 16, 25, 36, 50, 70 kA at 415 Vac
• Voltage up to 440 Vac for earth-leakage circuit breakers (compliance to IEC/
EN 60947-2)
• Voltage up to 690 Vac for circuit breakers (compliance to IEC/EN 60947-2)
and switch-disconnectors (compliance to IEC/EN 60947-3)
• Field installable electrical accessories
• Optional terminations
• Optional operating mechanisms
• Optional voltage releases
• Optional auxiliary contacts
• Optional insulation accessories
• Optional locking accessories

Isolation Characteristics
Circuit breakers offer positive contact indication and are suitable for isolation in
accordance with standards IEC/EN 60947-2 and IEC/EN 60947-3.
The following markings on the device identification label indicate that the devices
are capable of isolation:

Circuit breaker

Switch-disconnector

To confirm the isolation capability, the IEC/EN 60947-2 and 3 standards require
specific shock withstand tests.
In accordance with installation rules, circuit breakers can be locked in the O (OFF)
position so that work can be carried out with the power off. Circuit breakers can be
locked in the O (OFF) position only when they are open.
NOTE: Locking a circuit breaker in the O (OFF) position is sufficient to isolate
the circuit breaker.
The choice of locking device depends on the type of actuator:
• Locking circuit breakers with a toggle handle, page 41
• Locking circuit breakers with a direct rotary handle, page 48
• Locking circuit breakers with an extended rotary handle, page 58
• Locking circuit breakers with a side rotary handle, page 66

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Device Overview
Circuit Breaker and Switch-Disconnector Description
A Power connection (EverLink™ lug, EverLink lug
A with control wire terminal, compression lug /
busbar, mechanical lug)

Connection system
B Connection system cover
B

O
C QR code to product information
MN
250V
~/= D Toggle handle

N
C E Window showing LED on electrical auxiliary
D device installed on device, for example SD
auxiliary contact
Reset Reset

E
M NSXm 160H
C12H3TM160L F Device identification, certification marks, and
Ui 800V Uimp 8kV
F
Ue(V)

440 a
Icu(kA) Ics(kA)
220-240 a 100
380-415 a 70
65
100
70
65
IEC/EN interrupting ratings
Ir(A) 63/160

40°C
G
G Product and accessory data labels
50/60Hz
Trip

In=60A IEC/EN 60947-2 Cat A

H
120 144 li=1250A
H Push-to-trip button
I
7Q16193

112 160 t
L
(A) Ir Ii
i
J I Seal for setting cover

system
Connection s stem
ystem
J Tripping curve
K K DIN rail lock
L Current setting button (for circuit breaker only)
A
M Window showing LED on electrical auxiliary
device installed on device, for example OF
auxiliary contact
N MN or MX presence indicator
O Seal for accessory cover

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Earth-Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) Description

A Power connection (EverLink™ lug, EverLink lug
A with control wire terminal, compression lug /
busbar, mechanical lug)

B B Connection system cover

Connection system

R C QR code to product information

MN
250V
~/= D Toggle handle
C E Window showing LED on electrical auxiliary
Q
P D device installed on device, for example SD
Reset Vigi Reset

E auxiliary contact
O
NSXm 160H

N T
C12H3TM160L
Ui 800V
Ue(V)
Uimp 8kV
Icu(kA) Ics(kA)
F F Product and accessory data labels
220-240 a 100 100
380-415 a 70 70
440 a 65 65
G
M
Ir(A) 63/160

In=60A 50/60Hz 40°C

G Device identification, certification marks, and
Trip

IEC/EN 60947-2 Cat A

IEC/EN interrupting ratings

Before dielectric test,
H
mA 300 500

H Push-to-trip button
A switch must be on “Test”
100 3A Antes de test dielectrico,
30 5A
ponga el switch en “Test”
Avant test dielectrique,
mettre le switch sur “Test”
I
I n t (ms)

J I Seal for setting cover

K J Trip unit
Connection system

L K Switch to isolate the device during dielectric

tests

A
L DIN rail lock
M Current rating and protection setting range
N Test button of earth-leakage protection
O Earth-leakage trip indication
P Window showing LED on electrical auxiliary
device installed on device, for example OF
auxiliary contact
Q MN or MX presence indicator
R Seal for accessory cover

The trip unit is described in a specific topic, page 18.

QR Code
Scan the QR code to get additional information about the circuit breaker from the
Schneider Electric web site. To scan the QR code, use a smartphone that is
equipped with a camera and installed with a QR code reader.

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Accessories
The following accessories are available for the circuit breaker.

A B Y

X W

E V
C D k
Everlin
k

Everlin
k
Everlin

U
F G H

T
MN MNV MX
250V

I 250V
~/= J 250
~/= K ~/=

system 5
tion
Connec

SDX
3
1
N

system
tion
Connec
5
3
1
160H
NSXm 60L
C12H3TM1 8kV
Uimp Ics(kA)
)
Ui 800V Icu(kA 100
Ue(V) a 100 70
0
220-24 a 70 65
5
380-41 65
a
440
40°C
z Cat A
50/60H60947-2
IEC/EN

Trip
0
63/16
Ir(A)
0A
In=6
160H ric test,
NSXm 60L dielect on “Test”
C12H3TM1 Before must be
160A
8kV rico,
Uimp Ics(kA) switch test dielect“Test”
de en
Ui 800V Icu(kA) 100 Antes el switch
500 A ponga rique,
Ue(V) a 100

L M N O
0 70 test dielectsur “Test”
220-24 a 70 65 mA 300 3A Avant le switch
5 mettre
380-41 65 100
a 5A
440 30 t (ms)
40°C
z Cat A I n
50/60H60947-2
IEC/EN
6

Trip
0
Ir(A)
63/16 4
0A
In=6
2 Connec
tion
N
0A
system
li=125
t
144
128 160
112 i
Ir
Ii
6
lr(A)
4
2
Connec
tion
system

Axial
ref. Q R
acT
4P frame

ComP160H
NSXm29
8kV
LV4265 Uimp
Ui 800V Ics (kA)
Icu (kA) 100
70
Ue(V) a 100
70 65
220-240 a 65
380-415 a
acT 440
ComP160H
NSXm29 40°C
8kV
LV4265 Uimp Cat A
Ui 800V Ics (kA) 50/60Hz 0947-2
Icu (kA) 100 IEC/EN6 g torques
70 N.m
Ue(V) a 100
70 65 Power
tightenin
5
220-240 a 65

OFF
2
380-415 a mm 9
440 ≤10 Al/Cu
≥16 Al/Cu
40°C
Cat A
Trip

50/60Hz 0947-2
IEC/EN6 torques
tightening N.m
Power 5
2
mm 9
≤10 Al/Cu
≥16 Al/Cu

acT
4P frame

ComP160H
NSXm29 acT
4P frame

LV4265 Uimp
8kV ComP160H
Ui 800V Ics (kA) NSXm29
Icu (kA)
8kV
100 LV4265 Uimp
70
Ue(V) a 100
70 65 Ui 800V Ics (kA)
220-240 a 65 Icu (kA) 100
380-415 a 70
440
Ue(V) a 100
70 65
220-240 a 65
380-415 a
40°C 440
Cat A
50/60Hz 0947-2
torques 40°C
IEC/EN6
N.m Cat A
tightening
Power 5 50/60Hz 0947-2
2 IEC/EN6 torques
mm 9 N.m
tightening
≤10 Al/Cu Power 5
≥16 Al/Cu mm
2
9
≤10 Al/Cu
≥16 Al/Cu
Trip

Trip

A Compression lug / busbar J MN undervoltage release pre- R Open door shaft operator
connector wired
S Direct mounted rotary handle
B EverLink lug without control wire K MX shunt trip pre-wired
terminal T SDx module (for earth-leakage
L OF or SD auxiliary contact circuit breaker only)
C Aluminum mechanical lug
M OF auxiliary contact pre-wired U PowerTag Energy F160
D EverLink lug with control wire
terminal N SD auxiliary contact pre-wired V Removable toggle handle
padlocking device (OFF only)
E Torque limiting breakaway bits O Wireless indication auxiliary
W Fixed toggle handle padlocking
F Long terminal shield P Side rotary handle (right or left) device (OFF and ON)
G Interphase barriers Q Extended rotary handle X Fixed toggle handle padlocking
device (OFF only)
H Rear insulating screen
Y Terminal spreaders
I MN or MX voltage release

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Sealing Accessories
The following sealing accessories can help prevent unauthorized changes to the
circuit breaker.

Seal type Helps to prevent Seal image for circuit Seal image for earth-leakage
breaker circuit breaker
Seal for cover • Removal of
the front
cover
• Access to
the
auxiliaries

Seal for long • Access to

terminal shield the power
connections
(helps to
prevent
direct
contact)
• Dismounting
of the circuit
breaker

Seal for • Access to Conn

ection
system

settings settings

T r ip
Conn
ection
system

Conn
ectio
sy st n
em

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Circuit Breakers: Thermal Magnetic (TM-D)

Protection
Introduction
Circuit breakers equipped with thermal-magnetic trip units are used for protection
of cables on distribution systems supplied by transformers.
Thermal-magnetic trip units provide:
• Thermal protection against overload with an adjustable pickup Ir, and a non-
adjustable time-delay.
• Magnetic protection against short circuits, with a fixed pickup Ii.
The following figure shows the tripping curve.
t
Ir

Ii

Ir Thermal protection pickup

Ii Instantaneous pickup

Thermal Protection (Ir)

The thermal protection pickup Ir is set by using an adjustment dial.
Turning the thermal protection adjustment dial (A) modifies the tripping curve (B),
as shown.

250 175
225 200
(A)

B Ii

The values of Ir are adjustable from 0.7 to 1 x In (circuit breaker rating) as shown
in the following table:

Thermal protection Circuit breaker rating In (A)

16 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125 160

Pickup trip Ir (A) Adjustable in amps from 0.7 to 1 x In
between 1.05
and 1.20 x Ir
Time delay (s) tr (s) Non-adjustable

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Magnetic Protection (Ii)

The instantaneous pickup value Ii cannot be adjusted. Its value for each circuit
breaker rating is shown in the following table:

Magnetic Circuit breaker rating In (A)

protection
16 25 32 40 50 63 80 100 125 160
Pickup Ii 500 600 600 600 600 800 1000 1250 1250 1250
±20% (A)

The time delay for magnetic protection cannot be adjusted:

• Non-tripping time: 10 ms
• Maximum breaking time: 200 ms for I > 1.5 Ii

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Earth-Leakage Circuit Breakers: Thermal Magnetic

and Earth-Leakage Protections
Introduction
Earth-leakage circuit breakers provide the following protection functions:
• Long time protection against overload with an adjustable pickup Ir, and a non-
adjustable time delay tr.
• Short-time protection against short-circuits, with an adjustable pickup Isd, and
a non-adjustable time delay tsd.
• Instantaneous protection against short-circuits, with a fixed pickup Ii.
• Neutral protection against overload and short-circuits.
• Earth-leakage protection, against low intensity residual current, with an
adjustable pickup IΔn, and an adjustable time delay Δt.
The following figures show the tripping curves:

t t
lr I∆n

lsd
∆t
li l I

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Trip Unit Description

The adjustment dials and indications are on the front face of the trip unit or are
accessible after opening protective covers.
A B C D

I mA 300 500 A
100 3A
30 5A

I n t (ms)
H

F E

A Long-time protection pickup setting (Ir)

B Earth-leakage protection pickup setting (IΔn)
C Earth-leakage protection time delay setting (Δt)
D Seal for setting cover
E Switch to isolate the device during dielectric tests
F Tripping curve and instantaneous pickup (Ii)
G Short-time protection pickup setting (Isd)
H Test port
I Indication LEDs
J Neutral protection setting (4P device only)

Indication LEDs

Indication LEDs on the front of the trip unit indicate its operational state.

Indication LED Description

Green READY LED Blinks slowly when the standard protection functions of the
electronic trip unit are operational.

Orange overload pre-alarm LED Steady on when I > 90% Ir.

Red overload alarm LED Steady on when I > 105% Ir

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Setting the Long Time Protection

The long time protection pickup Ir is set by using an adjustment dial.
The long time protection tripping range is 1.05–1.20 Ir according to standard
IEC/EN 60947-2.

Rating In Preset values of Ir (A) depending on the rating In and the dial position
(A)

25 10 11 12 14 16 18 20 22 25
50 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50
100 40 45 50 56 63 70 80 90 100
160 63 70 80 90 100 115 130 145 160

The time delay tr for long time protection cannot be adjusted.

The following table shows the value of the time delay tr for long time protection (in
seconds) according to the overload current (in multiples of Ir).

at 1.5 Ir at 6 Ir at 7.2 Ir
tr = 200 s tr = 8 s tr = 5 s

The accuracy range is -20%/+0%.

Thermal Memory
The trip unit incorporates the thermal memory function which ensures that the
conductors are cooled even after tripping. Cooling lasts for 20 minutes before or
after tripping.

Setting the Short-Time Protection

The short-time protection pickup Isd is set by using an adjustment dial.
The setting value is expressed in multiples of Ir.

Step Action

1 Set the long time protection first: the setting pickup is Ir.

2 Turn the Isd adjustment dial to the value required.

The Isd value is adjustable from 1.5 Ir to 10 Ir.

3 Isd = Isd setting x Ir.

The accuracy range is +/-15%.

The time delay tsd for short-time protection cannot be adjusted:
• Non-tripping time: 20 ms
• Maximum breaking time: 80 ms

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Example of Setting the Short-Time Protection

Setting the short-time protection pickup Isd to 500 A on an earth-leakage circuit
breaker rated (In) 160 A (see diagram below).

Step Action

1 The setting pickup Ir for long time protection is equal to 100 A.

2 Setting calculation:

Isd/Ir = 500/100 = 5

Position the Isd adjustment dial on setting 5.

3 Isd is set to 5 x 100 A (= 500 A).

Setting the Instantaneous Protection

The pickup Ii and time delay for instantaneous protection cannot be adjusted.
The following table shows the value of the pickup Ii (in amperes) and time delay
(in milliseconds) for instantaneous protection according to the rating In:

Rating In (A) 25 50 100 160

Pickup Ii (A) 375 750 1500 2000

Non-tripping time (ms) 10 10 10 5

The accuracy range of pickup is +/-15%.

The maximum breaking time is 50 ms for I > 1.5 Ii

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Setting the Neutral Protection (4P Only)

The neutral selection dial gives a choice of two or three values for the neutral long
time and short-time protection pickups.
NOTE: To access the neutral selection dial, open the ELCB accessory cover
by unscrewing the two front screws.
The following table shows the values of the pickup for neutral long time protection
(in multiples of Ir) and neutral short-time protection (in multiples of Isd) according
to the dial position:

Rating In (A) Dial Setting Long-time Short-time

setting value setting value

25–50 OFF (4P 3D) – –

Neutral protection
(xlr) 100% (4P 4D) Ir Isd

100
90 115

100–160 OFF (4P 3D) – –

Neutral protection
(xlr) 50% (4P 3D + N/2) Ir/2 Isd/2

100
100% (4P 4D) Ir Isd
90 115

The time delay for the neutral long time protection and short-time protection is the
same as that for the phases.

Operating Principle of Earth-Leakage Protection

Earth-leakage protection is definite time. The earth-leakage protection threshold
IΔn sets the level of earth-leakage at which the circuit breaker trips when reaching
the earth-leakage protection time delay Δt.

Setting the Earth-Leakage Protection

The earth-leakage protection IΔn is set by using one adjustment dial.
The following table shows the value of the pickup IΔn for earth-leakage protection
according to the type defined in IEC/EN 60947-2, Annex B standard:

Earth-leakage type Pickup IΔn

A(1) 30 mA 100 mA 300 mA 500 mA 1A – –

AC(2) 30 mA 100 mA 300 mA 500 mA 1A 3A 5A

(1) Residual current circuit breakers which provide additional protection to AC type in that they are
sensitive to AC currents and pulsating DC currents. Tripping is ensured for sinusoidal, alternating
residual currents as well as for pulsed DC residual currents, whether suddenly applied or slowly
arising.

(2) Residual current circuit breakers sensitive to AC currents and suitable for most domestic and
commercial applications. Tripping is ensured for sinusoidal, alternating currents, whether suddenly
applied or slowly arising.

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Setting the Earth-Leakage Protection Time Delay

The time delay of the earth-leakage protection is set by using one adjustment dial.
When IΔn is set to 30 mA, the time delay has a fixed value of Δt = 0 s
(instantaneous tripping).
When IΔn is set above 30 mA, the time delay Δt can be adjusted to the following
values:
• 0 ms
• 60 ms
• 150 ms
• 500 ms
• 1 second

Testing the Earth-Leakage Protection

The earth-leakage protection must be tested regularly by using the test button (T).
Pressing the test button simulates a real leakage current passing through the
toroid, and the device trips.

CAUTION
HAZARD OF NUISANCE TRIPPING
Circuit breaker tests must only be done by qualified electrical personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.

When testing the earth-leakage protection function, take precautions against:

• Disrupting operations
• Activating inappropriate alarms
• Triggering unwanted actions
Follow these steps to test the earth-leakage protection of an earth-leakage circuit
breaker (for example, with a toggle handle).

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Step Action

1 Energize the earth-leakage circuit breaker: 200 Vac ≤ VL-L ≤ 440 Vac. –

2 Push the toggle handle from the O (OFF) position to the I (ON) position.

The circuit breaker is closed.

ON

Trip
3 Press the test button T: the earth-leakage circuit breaker trips and the earth-
leakage trip indication lights up.
NOTE: If the earth-leakage circuit breaker does not trip:
1. Check that the earth-leakage circuit breaker is energized (see step 1).
2. If the earth-leakage circuit breaker is correctly energized and has not Clack!
tripped, replace it.

Trip
4 Push the toggle handle from the (Trip) position to the O (OFF) position.

The earth-leakage trip indication:

• stays lit if the earth-leakage circuit breaker is energized upstream.
• turns off if the earth-leakage circuit breaker is energized downstream.

Trip
5 Push the toggle handle from the O (OFF) position to the I (ON) position.

The earth-leakage trip indication turns off (if the earth-leakage circuit breaker is
energized upstream).

The circuit breaker is closed.

ON

Trip
NOTE: Test the earth-leakage protection at regular intervals. Schneider
Electric recommends that the test is carried out:
• Every three months in case of absence of local regulation.
• Once a month for devices in corrosive, dusty, or harsh environment.

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Switch-Disconnectors
Introduction
A switch-disconnector is a control device that can be used to open and close a
circuit under normal operating conditions. The switch-disconnector can make or
break its rated current. For an overload or a short-circuit, it must be protected by
an upstream device, in compliance with installation standards.

Switch-Disconnector Utilization Category

Depending on the rated operational current and the mechanical durability (A for
frequent operation or B for infrequent operation), standard IEC/EN 60947-3
defines the utilization categories as shown in the following table.
ComPacT NSXm NA switch-disconnectors comply with utilization categories
AC-21A or AC-22A up to 160 A and AC-23A up to 100 A.

Utilization categories

Infrequent Frequent operation Characteristics

operation

AC-21B AC-21A Switching of resistive loads including moderate

overloads (cos φ = 0.95)

AC-22B AC-22A Switching of mixed resistive and inductive loads,

including moderate overloads (cos φ = 0.65)

AC-23B AC-23A Switching of motor loads or other highly inductive

loads (cos φ = 0.45 or 0.35)

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Environmental Conditions
Temperature
The following temperatures are relevant for circuit breakers:
• Ambient temperature: the temperature of the air immediately surrounding
the circuit breaker. If the temperature inside the enclosure is above 40 °C
(104 °F), devices must be derated.
• Operating temperature range:
◦ Circuit breaker: -25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F to +158 °F).
NOTE: Commissioning is possible down to -35 °C (-31 °F).
◦ Earth-leakage circuit breaker: -25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F to +158 °F).
NOTE: The earth-leakage trip indication may not work below -15 °C
(5 °F).
• Storage temperature range (in original packing): -50 °C to +85 °C (-58 °F
to +185 °F).

Temperature Derating for Earth-Leakage Circuit Breaker

Above the reference temperature of 40 °C (104 °F), the ampere ratings for the
earth-leakage circuit breaker are given in the following derating table:

Circuit Temperature
breaker
rating In 40 °C 45 °C 50 °C 55 °C 60 °C 65 °C 70 °C
(A) (104 °F) (113 °F) (122 °F) (131 °F) (140 °F) (149 °F) (158 °F)

25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
160 160 155 150 145 140 135 130

Temperature Derating for Thermal-Magnetic (TM-D) Circuit Breaker

Above the reference temperature of 40 °C (104 °F), the ampere ratings for the
circuit breaker are given in the following derating table:

Circuit Temperature
breaker
rating In 40 °C 45 °C 50 °C 55 °C 60 °C 65 °C 70 °C
(A) (104 °F) (113 °F) (122 °F) (131 °F) (140 °F) (149 °F) (158 °F)

16 16 16 15 15 14 14 13
25 25 24 24 23 23 22 21
32 32 31 30 30 29 28 27
40 40 39 38 37 36 34 33
50 50 49 48 46 45 44 42
63 63 61 60 58 56 54 53
80 80 77 73 70 67 64 60
100 100 96 94 90 87 83 80
125 125 120 117 113 109 104 100
160 160 155 149 144 139 133 126

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Correction Factor for Thermal-Magnetic (TM-D) Circuit Breaker Tripping

Time
The overload protection is calibrated at 40 °C (104 °F) in the lab. This means that
when the ambient temperature is below or above 40 °C (104 °F), the Ir protection
pickup is slightly different.
The following table gives the correction factor that applies to tripping time
depending on ambient temperature:

Rating Temperature
In (A)
10 °C (50 °F)

15 °C (59 °F)

20 °C (68 °F)

25 °C (77 °F)

30 °C (86 °F)

35 °C (95 °F)

40 °C (104 °F)

45 °C (113 °F)

50 °C (122 °F)

55 °C (131 °F)

60 °C (140 °F)

65 °C (149 °F)

70 °C (158 °F)
16 1.16 1.13 1.11 1.08 1.05 1.03 1.00 0.97 0.94 0.91 0.88 0.85 0.81
25 1.13 1.11 1.09 1.07 1.05 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.93 0.90 0.88 0.85
32 1.14 1.11 1.09 1.07 1.05 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.93 0.90 0.87 0.84
40 1.15 1.12 1.10 1.08 1.05 1.03 1.00 0.97 0.95 0.92 0.89 0.86 0.83
50 1.13 1.11 1.09 1.07 1.05 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.93 0.90 0.87 0.85
63 1.14 1.12 1.10 1.07 1.05 1.02 1.00 0.97 0.95 0.92 0.89 0.86 0.83
80 1.21 1.18 1.14 1.11 1.07 1.04 1.00 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.83 0.80 0.75
100 1.18 1.16 1.12 1.10 1.06 1.04 1.00 0.96 0.94 0.90 0.87 0.83 0.80
125 1.17 1.14 1.11 1.08 1.06 1.03 1.00 0.96 0.93 0.90 0.87 0.84 0.80
160 1.17 1.15 1.12 1.09 1.06 1.03 1.00 0.97 0.93 0.90 0.87 0.83 0.79

Extreme Atmospheric Conditions

Circuit breakers and earth-leakage circuit breakers are designed to operate in
industrial atmospheres as defined in standard IEC/EN 60947-2 and IEC/EN
60664-1 for the highest level of pollution (level 3).
Switch-disconnectors are designed to operate in industrial atmospheres as
defined in standard IEC/EN 60947-3 and IEC/EN 60664-1 for the highest level of
pollution (level 3).
Circuit breakers are tested for extreme storage conditions and are compliant with
the following standards:

Standard Title
IEC/EN 60068-2-2 Dry heat, severity level +85 °C (+185 °F)

IEC/EN 60068-2-1 Dry cold, severity level –50 °C (–58 °F) (circuit breaker only)

IEC/EN 60068-2-30 Damp heat:

• Temperature +55 °C (+131 °F)
• Relative humidity 95%

IEC/EN 60068-2-52 Salt-mist, severity 2

To maximize lifetime, install circuit breakers in properly ventilated equipment with

minimal dust.

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Vibration
Circuit breakers are designed to withstand vibration. They meet the IEC/EN
60068-2-6 standard for vibration:
• 2 Hz to 13.2 Hz with an amplitude of +/- 1 mm (+/- 0.04 in.)
• 13.2 Hz to 100 Hz at a constant acceleration of +/- 0.7 g
Conformity tests are carried out in accordance with the IEC/EN 60068-2-6
standard, at the levels of severity required by the merchant shipping regulatory
bodies (mainly IACS, Veritas, and Lloyds).
Excessive vibration can cause tripping, breaks in connections, or damage to
mechanical parts.

Electromagnetic Disturbance
Circuit breakers resist electromagnetic disturbance. They comply with the
requirements of the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard
IEC/EN 60947-2.

Altitude
Circuit breakers are designed to operate within specification at altitudes up to
2,000 m (6,600 ft.). Above 2,000 m (6,600 ft), the following derating is required:

Characteristic Altitude (m/ft)

2,000 m 3,000 m 4,000 m 5,000 m

(6,600 ft) (9,800 ft) (13,000 ft) (16,500 ft)

Impulse withstand voltage Uimp 8 kV 7.1 kV 6.4 kV 5.6 kV

Insulation voltage for circuit breaker Ui 800 V 710 V 635 V 560 V

Insulation voltage for earth-leakage Ui 500 V 445 V 400 V 350 V

circuit breaker
Maximum operational voltage for Ue 690 V 690 V 635 V 560 V
circuit breaker
Maximum operational voltage for Ue 440 V 440 V 400 V 350 V
earth-leakage circuit breaker

Average current capacity (A) at 40 °C In x 1 0.98 0.96 0.94

(104 °F)

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Insulation Requirements and Accessories

What’s in This Part
Insulation Accessories ....................................................................................29
Clearance Requirements for ComPacT NSXm Circuit Breakers .........................31

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Insulation Accessories
Overview of Insulation Accessories
The following insulation accessories can be used with the range of ComPacT
NSXm circuit breakers. For more information, see LVPED217032EN ComPacT
NSX & NSXm Catalogue.

Insulation accessory All power connectors

3P 4P
Long terminal shield ✔ ✔

Interphase barriers ✔ ✔

Rear insulation screen ✔ ✔

Presentation of Insulation Accessories

The following insulation accessories can be installed on-site.

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Insulation accessory Benefit Accessory image

Long terminal shield IP40 protection

n system
ectio
Conn

Flexible interphase barriers Improve insulation between

power connections

tem
n sys
ectio
Conn

Rear insulation screen Improve insulation between

backplate and power
connections, especially with
spreaders

tem
n sys
ectio
Conn

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Clearance Requirements for ComPacT NSXm Circuit

Breakers
Introduction
When installing ComPacT NSXm circuit breakers in equipment, minimum
distances (safety clearance) must be maintained between the device and panels,
bars, or any metal installed nearby.
Minimum distances depend on the ultimate breaking capacity, and are defined by
tests carried out in accordance with the IEC/EN 60947-2 standard.
If IEC/EN installation conformity is not checked by type tests, you must also:
• Use insulated bars for circuit breaker connections.
• Block off the busbars by using rear insulation screens.

Equipment Installation Requirements

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe
electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, NOM-029-STPS, or
local equivalent.
• This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical
personnel.
• Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside
equipment.
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is
off.
• Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this
equipment.
• Beware of potential hazards, and carefully inspect the work area for tools
and objects that may have been left inside the equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Follow these guidelines when installing circuit breakers in equipment:

• Respect minimum distances.
• Perform dielectric strength tests, thermal calculations, and temperature rise
tests as required by the configuration of the installation.
• Respect the limits defined in the derating tables, depending on the ambient
temperature (ratings are based on IEC/EN 60947-2 standard).

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Install circuit breaker so minimum clearance distance to grounded metal is
maintained.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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Minimum Distances for Side-by-Side Installation

There is no minimum distance required between circuit breakers installed side-by-
side.
0
0

Minimum Clearance Without Insulation Accessories

The minimum clearance distances required around circuit breakers without
insulation accessories are shown below.

3P/4P Clearance (Operating voltage ≤690 V)

With painted sheet metal:

• A1: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
A1 • A2: 5 mm (0.19 in.)
• B: 0 mm (0 in.)
With bare sheet metal:
• A1: 40 mm (1.57 in.)
• A2: 5 mm (0.19 in.)
• B: 5 mm (0.19 in.)

A2

B B

Minimum Clearance with Interphase Barriers

The minimum clearance distances required around circuit breakers equipped with
interphase barriers are shown below.

3P/4P Clearance (Operating voltage ≤690 V)

With painted sheet metal:

• A1: 0 mm (0 in.)
A1 • A2: 0 mm (0 in.)
• B: 0 mm (0 in.)
With bare sheet metal:
• A1: 0 mm (0 in.)
• A2: 0 mm (0 in.)
• B: 5 mm (0.19 in.)

A2

B B

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Minimum Clearance with Long Terminal Shields

The minimum clearance distances required around circuit breakers equipped with
long terminal shields are shown below.

3P/4P Clearance (Operating voltage ≤690 V)

With painted sheet metal:

• A1: 0 mm (0 in.)
• A2: 0 mm (0 in.)
A1 • B: 0 mm (0 in.)
With bare sheet metal:
• A1: 0 mm (0 in.)
• A2: 0 mm (0 in.)
• B: 5 mm (0.19 in.)

A2

B B

Minimum Clearance to Bare Busbars

The minimum clearance distances required around circuit breakers that use
busbars are shown below.

3P/4P Spacing Clearance(1) (Operating voltage ≤690 V)

E ≤ 60 mm (2.36 in.) • D1: 200 mm (7.87 in.)

E E
• D2: 100 mm (3.94 in.)
D1
E > 60 mm (2.36 in.) • D1: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
• D2: 60 mm (2.36 in.)

D2

(1) These clearances can be reduced for special installations if they are validated with appropriate
tests.

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Minimum Clearance Between Backplate and Uninsulated Power

Connections
For all types of ComPacT NSXm circuit breakers that use uninsulated power
connections (for example, busbars, spreaders, or uninsulated crimped lugs), the
minimum clearance distance with the enclosure backplate is shown below.
ew graphics

A rear insulation screen or long terminal shield is required if the distance C is less
than 8 mm (0.32 in).

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Operation
What’s in This Part
Operating a Circuit Breaker with Toggle Handle ................................................36
Operating a Circuit Breaker with Direct Rotary Handle.......................................42
Operating a Circuit Breaker with Front Extended Rotary Handle.........................51
Operating a Circuit Breaker with Side Rotary Handle.........................................62

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Operating a Circuit Breaker with Toggle Handle

What’s in This Chapter
Description ...................................................................................................37
Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit Breaker............................38
Locking the Circuit Breaker ............................................................................41

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Description
Front Face
The following figure shows the controls and indicators for a 3-pole circuit breaker
with a toggle handle. The location of controls and indicators may differ for the
other types of circuit breakers. Information about the other parts of the front face is
available in the general description, page 11.

A QR code
Connection system
B Device identification

MN
C Toggle handle for opening, closing,
and resetting
250V
~/=

A
D Push-to-trip button
B
Reset Reset

E Current rating and protection setting

NSXm 160H
C12H3TM160L
range
Ui 800V Uimp 8kV
Ue(V)

380-415 a
Icu(kA) Ics(kA)
220-240 a 100
70
100
70
C
440 a 65 65
Ir(A) 63/160

E 50/60Hz 40°C
Trip
In=60A IEC/EN 60947-2 Cat A

D
120 144 li=1250A
7Q16193

112 160 t

(A) i
Ir Ii

Connection s stem
ystem
system

Device Identification
The following figure shows an example of the device identification for a circuit
breaker with a toggle handle. Your circuit breaker may have different values.

A Circuit breaker type:

A NSXm 160H - Range name (ComPacT NSXm)
B C12H3TM160L
- Circuit breaker rating In (160)
C Ui 800V Uimp 8kV E
Ue(V) Icu(kA) Ics(kA) - Performance level (H)
220-240 a 100 100
380-415 a 70 70 F B Commercial reference
440 a 65 65
C Ui: rated insulation voltage

50/60Hz 40°C D IEC/EN reference standard

D IEC/EN 60947-2 Cat A
E Uimp rated impulse withstand voltage
F IEC/EN interrupting ratings, according to
operating voltage Ue:
Icu: Ultimate breaking capacity
Ics: Service breaking capacity

QR Code
Scan the QR code to get additional information about the circuit breaker from the
Schneider Electric website. To scan the QR code, use a smartphone that is
equipped with a camera and installed with a QR code reader.

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Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit

Breaker
Opening and Closing with the Toggle Handle
Task Action
Open the circuit breaker Push the toggle handle from the I (ON) position
to the O (OFF) position.
OFF

Trip
Close the circuit breaker Push the toggle handle from the O (OFF)
position to the I (ON) position

ON

Trip

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Resetting with the Toggle Handle After a Trip

When the circuit breaker trips, the toggle handle moves from the I (ON) position to
the (Trip) position.

Clack!

Trip
WARNING
HAZARD OF CLOSING ON ELECTRICAL FAULT
Do not close the circuit breaker again without first inspecting and, if necessary,
repairing the downstream electrical equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

The fact that a circuit breaker has tripped does not fix the cause of the fault
detected on the downstream electrical equipment.
Follow these steps to reset the circuit breaker after a trip caused by an electrical
fault.

Step Action Position

1 Push the toggle handle from the (Trip) position to O (OFF)

the O (OFF) position. OFF
The circuit breaker is open.

Trip
2 Take precautions to protect yourself, page 96. – O (OFF)

3 Look for the cause of the detected fault, page 96. – O (OFF)

4 Clean and test the downstream equipment and the – O (OFF)

circuit breaker, page 97.

5 Push the toggle handle from the O (OFF) position to I (ON)

the I (ON) position.

The circuit breaker is closed.

ON
Trip

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Testing the Trip Mechanism

CAUTION
HAZARD OF NUISANCE TRIPPING
Circuit breaker tests must only be done by qualified electrical personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.

When testing the trip mechanism, take precautions against:

• Disrupting operations
• Activating inappropriate alarms
• Triggering unwanted actions
For example, tripping the circuit breaker with the push-to-trip button can lead to
inappropriate fault indications or corrective actions (such as switching to an
alternate power source).
Follow these steps to test the trip mechanism.

Step Action Position

1 Push the toggle handle from the O (OFF) position to I (ON)

the I (ON) position.

The circuit breaker is closed.

ON

Trip
2 Press the push-to-trip button. (Trip)

The handle moves from the I (ON) position to the

(Trip) position. The circuit breaker is tripped.
Trip
Clack!

3 Push the toggle handle from the (Trip) position to O (OFF)

the O (OFF) position. OFF
The circuit breaker is reset.
Trip

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Locking the Circuit Breaker

Locking Options for the Toggle Handle

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
When the circuit breaker handle is locked in the (O) OFF position, always use a
properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is off before working
on equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

NOTE: Locking the handle in the I (ON) position does not disable the circuit
breaker. If an electrical fault is detected, the circuit breaker trips. When the
handle is unlocked, it moves to the (Trip) position. To return the circuit
breaker to service, reset the circuit breaker, page 38.
The following accessories can be used to lock the toggle handle:

Locked Lock type Lock characteristics Lock image

position
O (OFF) Fixed: the device Up to 3 padlocks (not
cannot be removed supplied)
from the case. Diameter 4–8 mm
(3/16–5/16 in.)

O (OFF) Removable: the device Up to 3 padlocks (not

can be removed from supplied)
the case. Diameter 4–8 mm
(3/16–5/16 in.)

I (ON) or O Fixed: the device Up to 3 padlocks (not Locked in the I (ON) position.
(OFF) cannot be removed supplied)
from the case. Diameter 4–8 mm
(3/16–5/16 in.)

ON

Locked in the O (OFF)

position.

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Operating a Circuit Breaker with Direct Rotary

Handle
What’s in This Chapter
Description ...................................................................................................43
Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit Breaker............................45
Locking the Circuit Breaker ............................................................................48

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Description
Front Face
The following figure shows the controls and indicators for a 3-pole circuit breaker
with a direct rotary handle. The location of controls and indicators may differ for
the other types of circuit breakers. Information about the other parts of the front
face is available in the general description, page 11.

A Device identification
Connection system
B Direct rotary handle

MN
C QR code
250V
~/=

D Push-to-trip button
ComPacT
NSXm160H
C12H3TM160L
Ui 800V Uimp 8kV
Ue(V) Icu (kA) Ics (kA)
220-240 100 100
380-415 70 70

A 440 Reset65 65 Reset

50/60Hz 40°C
IEC/EN60947-2 Cat A
Power tightening torques
mm 2 N.m
≤10 Al/Cu 5 NSXm 160H
≥16 Al/Cu 9 C12H3TM160L

B Ui 800V
Ue(V)
220-240 a
Uimp 8kV
Icu(kA) Ics(kA)
100 100
380-415 a 70 70
440 a 65 65
C Ir(A) 63/160

Trip
In=60A 50/60Hz 40°C
D
Trip

IEC/EN 60947-2 Cat A

120 144 li=1250A

7Q16193

112 160 t

(A) i
Ir Ii

Connection system

For more information about installation, consult the instruction sheet on the
Schneider Electric website: NNZ4764907 Direct Rotary Handle - Instruction Sheet

Device Identification
The following figure shows an example of the device identification for a circuit
breaker with a direct rotary handle. Your circuit breaker may have different values.

A Circuit breaker type:

A ComPacT - Range name (ComPacT NSXm)
NSXm160H
B C12H3TM160L - Circuit breaker rating In (160)
C Ui 800V Uimp 8kV E
Ue(V) Icu (kA) Ics (kA) - Performance level (H)
220-240 100 100
380-415 70 70 F
440 65 65 B Commercial reference
C Ui: rated insulation voltage
50/60Hz 40°C
D IEC/EN60947-2 Cat A D IEC/EN reference standard
Power tightening torques
mm 2 N.m E Uimp rated impulse withstand
≤10 Al/Cu 5 G
≥16 Al/Cu 9 voltage
F IEC/EN interrupting ratings,
according to operating voltage Ue:
Icu: Ultimate breaking capacity
Ics: Service breaking capacity
G Power connection tightening
torques

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Operating a Circuit Breaker with Direct Rotary Handle

QR Code
Scan the QR code to get additional information about the circuit breaker from the
Schneider Electric website. To scan the QR code, use a smartphone that is
equipped with a camera and installed with a QR code reader.

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Operating a Circuit Breaker with Direct Rotary Handle Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors

Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit

Breaker
Opening and Closing with the Direct Rotary Handle
Task Action
Open the circuit breaker Turn the rotary handle from the I
(ON) position to the O (OFF)
position.

Close the circuit breaker Turn the rotary handle from the O
(OFF) position to the I (ON)
position.

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Operating a Circuit Breaker with Direct Rotary Handle

Resetting with the Direct Rotary Handle After a Trip

When the circuit breaker trips, the rotary handle moves from the I (ON) position to
the Trip position.

Clack!

WARNING
HAZARD OF CLOSING ON ELECTRICAL FAULT
Do not close the circuit breaker again without first inspecting and, if necessary,
repairing the downstream electrical equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

The fact that a circuit breaker has tripped does not fix the cause of the fault
detected on the downstream electrical equipment.
Follow these steps to reset the circuit breaker after a trip caused by an electrical
fault.

Step Action Position

1 Turn the rotary handle from the Trip O (OFF)

position to the O (OFF) position.

The circuit breaker resets and is open.

2 Take precautions to protect yourself, page – O (OFF)

96.
3 Look for the cause of the detected fault, – O (OFF)
page 96.

4 Clean and test the downstream equipment – O (OFF)

and the circuit breaker, page 97.

5 Turn the rotary handle from the O (OFF) I (ON)

position to the I (ON) position.

The circuit breaker is closed.

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Operating a Circuit Breaker with Direct Rotary Handle Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors

Testing the Trip Mechanism

CAUTION
HAZARD OF NUISANCE TRIPPING
Circuit breaker tests must only be done by qualified electrical personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.

When testing the trip mechanism, take precautions against:

• Disrupting operations
• Activating inappropriate alarms
• Triggering unwanted actions
For example, tripping the circuit breaker with the push-to-trip button can lead to
inappropriate fault indications or corrective actions (such as switching to an
alternate power source).
Follow these steps to test the trip mechanism.

Step Action Position

1 Turn the rotary handle from the O (OFF) I (ON)

position to the I (ON) position.

The circuit breaker is closed.

2 Press the Trip button. Trip

The handle moves from the I (ON) position

to the Trip position. The circuit breaker is
tripped.

Clack!

3 Turn the rotary handle from the Trip O (OFF)

position to the O (OFF) position.

The circuit breaker is reset.

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Operating a Circuit Breaker with Direct Rotary Handle

Locking the Circuit Breaker

Locking Options with the Direct Rotary Handle

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
When the circuit breaker handle is locked in the (O) OFF position, always use a
properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is off before working
on equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

The direct rotary handle offers the following locking options:

• Prevent the door from being opened if the door interlock was activated at
installation time
• Prevent the rotary handle from being operated
The handle can be locked in the O (OFF) or I (ON) position.
No setup is required to lock the handle in the O (OFF) position.
Before the handle can be locked in the I (ON) position, the rotary handle block
must be dismounted and the physical setup of the handle must be changed. This
is usually done at installation. For information about how to set up the handle to be
locked in the I (ON) position, see the relevant instruction sheet, page 6.
NOTE: Locking the rotary handle in the I (ON) position does not disable the
circuit breaker. If an electrical fault is detected, the circuit breaker still trips.
When the rotary handle is unlocked, it moves to the Trip position.

Lock Lock type Lock characteristics Lock image

position

O (OFF) Standard Up to 3 padlocks (not

padlocking supplied)
Diameter: 4–8 mm
(3/16–5/16 in.)

I (ON) or O Padlocking after Up to 3 padlocks (not

(OFF) modification of supplied)
the rotary handle Diameter: 4–8 mm
during (3/16–5/16 in.)
installation

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Inserting Padlocks in the Handle

Step Action Comment

1 With the handle in the O (OFF) or I (ON) position,

turn the knob as illustrated until the slot in the
handle opens.

2 Insert the padlocks in the slot.

system
tion
Connec

4 P fr a me

Trip
Connec
tion
system

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Operating a Circuit Breaker with Direct Rotary Handle

Overriding the Door Interlock

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Overriding the door interlock must only be done by qualified electrical
personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

If it was activated at the time of installation, the interlock between the door and the
circuit breaker allows you to open the door only when the circuit breaker is open
and the rotary handle is in the O (OFF) position.
When the rotary handle is in the I (ON) position or the Trip position, the door
interlock prevents you from opening the door. To open the door, you must turn the
handle to the O (OFF) position.
Under exceptional circumstances, qualified electrical personnel can follow these
steps to open the door while the rotary handle is in the I (ON) position or the Trip
position:

Step Action

1 Using a screwdriver, turn the locking screw

clockwise by 10 to 15 degrees and then hold the
screwdriver in place.

OFF

et
4P frame

Res
10°–15°

Ø 4...8
Trip

2 Still holding the screwdriver in place, open the

door and then release the locking screw.

em
ion syst
Connect
4P frame

Trip

Connect
ion syst
em

To close the door, use a screwdriver to turn the locking screw clockwise by 10 to
15 degrees. Holding the screwdriver in place, close the door and then release the
locking screw.

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Handle Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors

Operating a Circuit Breaker with Front Extended

Rotary Handle
What’s in This Chapter
Description ...................................................................................................52
Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit Breaker............................54
Locking the Circuit Breaker ............................................................................58

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Handle

Description
Front Face
The controls, indicators, and locking mechanism are located on the following parts
of the circuit breaker:
• The operating control is on the enclosure door.
• The operation indicators are on the circuit breaker and on the door plate.
• The locking mechanism is on the circuit breaker (door open) or on the door
plate (door closed).
To operate the circuit breaker when the door is open, use an open door shaft
operator, available as an accessory.
The following figures show the controls and indicators for a circuit breaker with a
front extended rotary handle. Information about the other parts of the front face is
available in the general description, page 11.

Cabinet door open Cabinet door closed

Connection system

MN
250V
~/=

ComPacT
NSXm160H
C12H3TM160L
Ui 800V Uimp 8kV
Ue(V) Icu (kA) Ics (kA)
220-240 100 100
380-415 70 70

A 440 Reset65 65 Reset

50/60Hz
IEC/EN60947-2
40°C
Cat A
E
Power tightening torques
mm 2 N.m
≤10 Al/Cu 5 NSXm 160H
≥16 Al/Cu 9 C12H3TM160L

B Ui 800V
Ue(V)
220-240 a
Uimp 8kV
Icu(kA) Ics(kA)
100 100
380-415 a 70 70
440 a 65 65
C Ir(A) 63/160
Trip

In=60A 50/60Hz 40°C

D
Trip

IEC/EN 60947-2 Cat A

120 144 li=1250A

7Q16193

112 160 t

(A) i
Ir Ii

Connection system

A Device identification E Door operator

B Open door shaft operator
C QR code
D Push-to-trip button

For more information about installation, consult the instruction sheet on the
Schneider Electric website: NNZ4765007 Extended Rotary Handle - Instruction
Sheet

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Handle Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors

Extended Rotary Handle Installation Demonstration Video

To access a demonstration video about the installation of an extended rotary
handle on a ComPacT NSXm circuit breaker, click the following link:
https://youtu.be/XenKQ_Z1_jY, copy and paste the link to your Web browser, or
scan the QR code.

Device Identification
Information about the circuit breaker is given on the device identification label,
page 43.

QR Code
Scan the QR code to get additional information about the circuit breaker from the
Schneider Electric website. To scan the QR code, use a smartphone that is
equipped with a camera and installed with a QR code reader.

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Handle

Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit

Breaker
Opening and Closing with the Front Extended Rotary Handle
Task Action
Open the circuit breaker Turn the rotary handle from the
I (ON) position to the O (OFF)
position.

Close the circuit breaker Turn the rotary handle from the
O (OFF) position to the I (ON)
position.

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Handle Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors

Resetting the Front Extended Rotary Handle After a Trip

When the circuit breaker trips, the rotary handle moves from the I (ON) position to
the Trip position.

Clack!

WARNING
HAZARD OF CLOSING ON ELECTRICAL FAULT
Do not close the circuit breaker again without first inspecting and, if necessary,
repairing the downstream electrical equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

The fact that a circuit breaker has tripped does not fix the cause of the fault
detected on the downstream electrical equipment.
Follow these steps to reset the circuit breaker after a trip caused by an electrical
fault.

Step Action Position

1 Turn the handle from the Trip position to the O (OFF)

O (OFF) position.

The circuit breaker is open.

2 Take precautions to protect yourself, page – O (OFF)

96.
3 Look for the cause of the detected fault, – O (OFF)
page 96.

4 Clean and test the downstream equipment – O (OFF)

and the circuit breaker, page 97.

5 Turn the handle from the O (OFF) position to I (ON)

the I (ON) position.

The circuit breaker is closed.

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Testing the Trip Mechanism

CAUTION
HAZARD OF NUISANCE TRIPPING
Circuit breaker tests must only be done by qualified electrical personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.

When testing the trip mechanism take precautions against:

• Disrupting operations
• Activating inappropriate alarms
• Triggering unwanted actions
For example, tripping the circuit breaker with the push-to-trip button can lead to
inappropriate fault indications or corrective actions (such as switching to an
alternate power source).
There is no push-to-trip button on the door of a circuit breaker with a front
extended rotary handle. To check the trip mechanism, the door must first be
opened.
Follow these steps to test the trip mechanism.

Step Action Position

1 With the circuit breaker in the O (OFF) O (OFF)

position, open the door.

system
ction
Conne
4 P fr a me

Trip

Conne
ction
system

2 Turn the circuit breaker from the O (OFF) I (ON)

position to the I (ON) position, using one of
the following tools: Conn
ectio
n syste
m

• An open door shaft operator

(LV426937). OFF
4 P fr a me

• A flat wrench, taking care not to

Trip

damage the extension shaft or its n syste

Conn
ectio

surface treatment.The extension shaft

m

is a hollow rectangular tube, 15 x 10

mm (0.59 x 0.39 in.).
The circuit breaker is ready for the test.

3 Press the push-to-trip button. Trip

The circuit breaker trips.

Clack!

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Handle Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors

Step Action Position

4 Turn the circuit breaker from the Trip O (OFF)

position to the O (OFF) position. Conn
ectio
n syste
m

The circuit breaker is open.

4 P fr a me

Trip
Conn
ectio
n syste
m

5 Close the door. –

system
ction
Conne

4 P fr a me

Trip
Conne
ction
system

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Handle

Locking the Circuit Breaker

Locking Options for the Front Extended Rotary Handle

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
When the circuit breaker handle is locked in the (O) OFF position, always use a
properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is off before working
on equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

The extended rotary handle offers the following locking options:

• Prevent the door from being opened
• Prevent the rotary handle from being operated
• Prevent the circuit breaker itself from being operated
The handle can be locked in the O (OFF) position or, in the case of the black door
operator, in the I (ON) position.
No setup is required to lock the handle in the O (OFF) position.
Before the handle can be locked in the I (ON) position, the door operator must be
dismounted and the physical setup of the handle must be changed. This is usually
done at installation. For information about how to set up the handle to be locked in
the I (ON) position, see the relevant instruction sheet, page 6.
NOTE: Locking the rotary handle in the I (ON) position does not disable the
circuit breaker. If there is a fault detection, the circuit breaker still trips. When
the rotary handle is unlocked, it moves to the Trip position.

Lock position Lock type Lock characteristics Lock image

O (OFF) Standard padlocking Up to 3 padlocks (not

supplied)
Diameter: 4–8 mm
(3/16–5/16 in.)
et
4P frame

Res

OFF

I (ON) or O (OFF) Padlocking after Up to 3 padlocks (not

(Black door operator modification of the supplied)
only) door operator during Diameter: 4–8 mm
installation (3/16–5/16 in.)
et
4P frame

Res

OFF
et
4P frame

Res

OFF

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Handle Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors

Inserting Padlocks in the Handle

Step Action Comment

1 With the handle in the O (OFF) or I (ON)

position, pull the cover on the front of the
handle until you hear a click.

A space opens between the handle and the

cover.

Click!

2 Insert the padlocks in the space.

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Handle

Locking the Circuit Breaker in the O (OFF) Position When the

Door Is Open
The following procedure explains how to lock the circuit breaker itself, instead of
the handle.

Step Action Comment

1 With the circuit breaker in the O (OFF)

position, turn the locking plate anti-clockwise
by 60 degrees to align the holes for the lock.

4 P fr a me

Trip
1
2 Put a padlock or safety lockout hasp (4–
8 mm, (3/16–5/16 in.)) in the hole to lock the
circuit breaker in the O (OFF) position.

4 P fr a me

Trip

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Overriding the Door Interlock

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Overriding the door interlock must only be done by qualified electrical
personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

An interlock between the door and the circuit breaker position allows you to open
the door only when the circuit breaker is open and the rotary handle is in the O
(OFF) position.
When the rotary handle is in the I (ON) position or the Trip position, the door
interlock prevents you from opening the door. To open the door, you must turn the
handle to the O (OFF) position.
Under exceptional circumstances, qualified electrical personnel can follow these
steps to open the door while the rotary handle is in the I (ON) position or the Trip
position:

Step Action

1 Using a screwdriver, turn the locking screw

clockwise by 60 degrees and hold the
screwdriver in place.
60°

PZ1

2 Open the door. et

4P frame

Res

OFF

To close the door, use a screwdriver to turn the locking screw clockwise by
60 degrees. Holding the screwdriver in place, close the door and then release the
locking screw.

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Operating a Circuit Breaker with Side Rotary Handle

Operating a Circuit Breaker with Side Rotary Handle

What’s in This Chapter
Description ...................................................................................................63
Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit Breaker............................64
Locking the Circuit Breaker ............................................................................66

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Description
Front Face
The controls, indicators, and locking mechanism are located on the following parts
of the circuit breaker:
• The operating control is on the side plate.
• The operation indicators are on the circuit breaker and on the side plate.
• The locking mechanism is on the side plate.
The following figure shows the controls and indicators for a circuit breaker with a
side rotary handle. Information about the other parts of the front face is available in
the general description, page 11.

Connection system

MN

A
250V
~/=
Axial ref.
CompacT
NSXm160H
C12H3TM160L

B Ui 800V

Ue(V)
Uimp 8kV
Icu (kA) Ics (kA)
220-240 100 100
380-415 70 70
440 65 65
Reset Reset

50/60Hz 40°C
IEC/EN60947-2 Cat A
Power tightening torques
mm 2 N.m
Off
≤10 Al/Cu 5
≥16 Al/Cu 9 NSXm 160H
C12H3TM160L
Ui 800V Uimp 8kV
Ue(V) Icu(kA) Ics(kA)
220-240 a 100 100
380-415 a 70 70
440 a 65 65
Ir(A) 63/160

C 50/60Hz 40°C

Trip
In=60A

Trip
IEC/EN 60947-2 Cat A

120 144 li=1250A

7Q16193

112 160 t

(A) i
Ir Ii

Connection system

A Side rotary handle

B Device identification
C QR code
D Push-to-trip button
For more information about installation, consult the instruction sheet on the
Schneider Electric website: NNZ4765107 Side Rotary Handle - Instruction Sheet

Device Identification
Information about the circuit breaker is given on the device identification label,
page 43.

QR Code
Scan the QR code to get additional information about the circuit breaker from the
Schneider Electric website. To scan the QR code, use a smartphone that is
equipped with a camera and installed with a QR code reader.

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Operating a Circuit Breaker with Side Rotary Handle

Opening, Closing, Resetting, and Testing the Circuit

Breaker
Opening and Closing with the Side Rotary Handle
Task Action
To open the circuit breaker, turn the rotary
handle from the I (ON) position to the O Axial ref.
(OFF) position.

Off

Trip
To close the circuit breaker, turn the rotary
handle from the O (OFF) position to the I Axial ref.
(ON) position.

On

Trip
Resetting with a Side Rotary Handle After a Trip
When the circuit breaker trips, the rotary handle moves from the I (ON) position to
the Trip position.
Axial ref.

Trip

Clack!
Trip

After a trip, reset a circuit breaker with a side rotary handle in the same way as for
a circuit breaker with an extended rotary handle, page 55.

Testing the Trip Mechanism

CAUTION
HAZARD OF NUISANCE TRIPPING
Circuit breaker tests must only be done by qualified electrical personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.

When testing the trip mechanism take precautions against:

• Disrupting operations
• Activating inappropriate alarms
• Triggering unwanted actions

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For example, tripping the circuit breaker with the push-to-trip button can lead to
inappropriate fault indications or corrective actions (such as switching to an
alternate power source).
There is no push-to-trip button on the door of a circuit breaker with a side rotary
handle. To check the trip mechanism, the door must first be opened.
Follow these steps to test the trip mechanism.

Step Action Position

1 With the circuit breaker in the O (OFF) O (OFF)

position, open the enclosure door.

ref.
Axial

4P frame
OFF

OFF

2 Turn the circuit breaker from the O (OFF) I (ON)

position to the I (ON) position.

The circuit breaker is ready for the test.

3 Press the push-to-trip button. Trip

The circuit breaker trips.

m
n syste
ectio
Conn

re f.
Axial

OFF

Conn
ectio
n syste
m

Clack!

4 Turn the circuit breaker from the Trip position O (OFF)

to the O (OFF) position.

The circuit breaker is open.

5 Close the door. –

ref.
Axial
4P frame

OFF

OFF

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Operating a Circuit Breaker with Side Rotary Handle

Locking the Circuit Breaker

Locking Options with a Side Rotary Handle

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
When the circuit breaker handle is locked in the (O) OFF position, always use a
properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is off before working
on equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

The side rotary handle offers a locking option to prevent the rotary handle from
being operated.
The handle can be locked in the O (OFF) position or, in the case of the black side
operator, in the I (ON) position.
No setup is required to lock the handle in the O (OFF) position.
Before the handle can be locked in the I (ON) position, the side operator must be
dismounted and the physical setup of the handle must be changed. This is usually
done at installation. For information about how to set up the handle to be locked in
the I (ON), position, see the relevant instruction sheet, page 6.
NOTE: Locking the rotary handle in the I (ON) position does not disable the
circuit breaker. If there is a fault detection, the circuit breaker still trips. When
the rotary handle is unlocked, it moves to the Trip position.

Lock position Lock type Lock Lock image

characteristics
O (OFF) Standard Up to 3 padlocks
padlocking (not supplied)
Diameter: 4–8 mm

et
4P frame

Res
OFF

(3/16–5/16 in.)

I (ON) or O (OFF) Padlocking after Up to 3 padlocks

(Black side modification of the (not supplied)
operator only) side operator Diameter: 4–8 mm
et
4P frame

Res

OFF

during installation (3/16–5/16 in.)

et
4P frame

Res

OFF

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Inserting Padlocks in the Handle

Step Action Comment

1 With the handle in the O (OFF) or I (ON) position,

pull the cover on the front of the handle until you
hear a click.

et
4P frame

Res
OFF

A space opens between the handle and the

cover.

Clack!

2 Insert the padlocks in the space.

et
4P frame

Res
OFF

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Electrical Auxiliary and Accessory Devices

What’s in This Part
Electrical Auxiliary Devices .............................................................................69
Indication Contacts.........................................................................................72
Wireless Indication Auxiliary............................................................................74
Voltage Releases ...........................................................................................78
SDx Module ...................................................................................................80
PowerTag Energy F160 ..................................................................................84

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Electrical Auxiliary Devices

Summary of Electrical Auxiliary Devices
The following table shows electrical auxiliary devices that can be added to circuit
breakers. Electrical auxiliary devices can be installed on site. For more
information, see LVPED221001EN, ComPacT NSX & NSXm Catalogue.

Electrical auxiliary Use 3P/4P 3P/4P

device circuit ELCB
breaker
OF indication auxiliary View the on/off status of the circuit breaker ✔ ✔
(wired or wireless) remotely.

SD indication auxiliary View the trip status of the circuit breaker ✔ ✔

(wired or wireless) remotely.

MX shunt trip Send an electrical trip command remotely. ✔ ✔

MN undervoltage Trip the circuit breaker when the control ✔ ✔

release voltage drops below a tripping threshold.

MN undervoltage Intended to avoid nuisance tripping in ✔ ✔

release with time-delay systems with frequent voltage dips lasting
unit from 200 ms to 3 s.
SDx module Provide alarm and fault differentiation for the – ✔
ComPacT NSXm earth-leakage circuit
breaker.

Slots for Electrical Auxiliary Devices for Circuit Breaker

The following figures show the available slots for electrical auxiliary devices
mounted in the circuit breaker case. One auxiliary can be installed in each slot.
For more information, see LVPED221001EN, ComPacT NSX & NSXm Catalogue.

3P circuit breaker 4P circuit breaker

A A

B C B C

A MN undervoltage release or MX shunt trip

B OF indication auxiliary (wired or wireless)

C SD indication auxiliary (wired or wireless)

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Slots for Electrical Auxiliary Devices for Earth-Leakage Circuit Breaker

The following figures show the available slots for electrical auxiliary devices
mounted in the case of the earth-leakage circuit breaker (ELCB). One auxiliary
can be installed in each slot.

3P ELCB 4P ELCB

A A
Vigi
C
D Vigi
C
D
B T B T

A MN undervoltage release or MX shunt trip

B OF indication auxiliary (wired or wireless)

C SD indication auxiliary (wired or wireless)

The following figures show the available slots for electrical auxiliary devices
mounted outside the earth-leakage circuit breaker (ELCB). Two SDx modules can
be installed.

3P ELCB 4P ELCB

Vigi Vigi

T T

A A

A SDx module (1 or 2 maximum)

For more information, see LVPED221001EN, ComPacT NSX & NSXm Catalogue.

Operation of the Indication Contacts

The following figures show the position of the indication contacts for each position
of the handle and main contacts.

Name Contact Position of the handle and contacts

number
Device status – OFF ON Tripped (by MN/
MX, push-to-trip,
or protection)

Handle position –
OFF

ON
Trip
Trip

Trip

Main contact – Open Closed Open

position

OF auxiliary 1-2 Closed Open Closed

contact position

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Name Contact Position of the handle and contacts

number
1-4 Open Closed Open

SD auxiliary 1-2 Closed Closed Open

contact position
1-4 Open Open Closed

Operation of the Wireless Indication Auxiliaries

The wireless indication auxiliary provides the same information as a standard
wired auxiliary contact in OF or SD positions. The information is sent remotely to a
gateway or Panel Server.
During commissioning of the wireless indication auxiliary, the user defines the type
of information sent: Open/Close or Trip.

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Indication Contacts
Introduction
The indication contacts provides remote information about the circuit breaker
status. The position of the indication contact inside the case, page 69, determines
its function. When an indication contact is present, a green flag is displayed on the
front of the circuit breaker. The indication contacts provide the following
information remotely:

Position of indication contact Information provided

OF slot Open/close circuit breaker status

SD slot Trip indication

For more information about installation, consult the instruction sheet on the
Schneider Electric website: EAV91204 OF/SD Indication Contacts - Instruction
Sheet

Indication Contacts Installation Demonstration Video

To access a demonstration video about the installation of indication contacts in a
ComPacT NSXm circuit breaker, click the following link:
https://youtu.be/2agHMEtGFhk, copy and paste the link to your Web browser, or
scan the QR code.

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Characteristics
The contacts used for indication contacts are common point changeover contacts.

C(1) Common
NC(2) Normally closed contact. The NC contact is
normally closed when the circuit breaker is in the O
(OFF) position.
NO(4) Normally open contact. The NO contact is
normally open when the circuit breaker is in the O (OFF)
position.

Name Definition

OF open / close The OF contact indicates the state of the circuit breaker, (I (ON) or O (OFF)/
indication Trip).
contact
Changeover
• O (OFF) to I (ON)
• I (ON) to O (OFF)
• I (ON) to Trip

SD trip indication The SD contact indicates that the circuit breaker has tripped due to:
contact • Operation of the push-to-trip button
• Operation of the MX shunt trip or MN undervoltage release
• Electrical fault detected by the protection
Changeover
• I (ON) to Trip
• Trip to O (OFF)

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Wireless Indication Auxiliary

Introduction
The wireless indication auxiliary provides remote and local information about the
circuit breaker status.
The position of the wireless indication auxiliary inside the case, page 69, and the
setting of the gateway or panel server, determine its function. The wireless
indication auxiliary provides the following information remotely:

Position of wireless indication auxiliary Information provided

OF slot Open/close circuit breaker status

SD slot Trip indication

When in the SD slot, the wireless indication auxiliary can be configured to indicate
a circuit breaker trip locally. The status LED blinks orange for eight hours.
The wireless indication auxiliary must be paired with a gateway or panel server.
The wireless indication auxiliary is powered by an internal battery. It sends a
notification to indicate that the battery needs to be replaced.
For more information about installation, consult the instruction sheet on the
Schneider Electric website: NNZ8881001 Wireless Indication Auxiliary Instruction
Sheet

Description
A B C D E F

LV429453 LV429453
Made in Country

C.B. Acc.
E103955
97C7

OF
SD

FCC ID: XXXXX-XXXXXX

IC ID: XXXXX-XXXXXX
IFETEL ID: RCPSCMIXX-XXXX
PP-YYYY-Www-D-nnnn RF-Id: FEF0 0000

A Battery cover
B Actuator
C Reset button
D Status LED
E Label with a detachable adhesive part carrying a QR code and the RF-Id
address, usable during commissioning.
F QR code to access device information, including RF-Id address.

Reset Button
The Reset button allows you to :
• Access setting mode to set the status LED indication mode
• Pair or unpair the wireless indication auxiliary

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Status LED
A status LED on the wireless indication auxiliary provides the following
information:
• Help with commissioning and maintenance steps
• Status of communication between wireless indication auxiliary and gateway
or panel server
• Status of the wireless indication auxiliary
• Indication of circuit breaker trip (available when LED indication mode is ON).

Status LED Description Action

Wireless indication auxiliary None
switched off or not in
communication with
gateway or Panel Server.

Wireless indication auxiliary Wait until the gateway or

in pairing mode, searching panel server is identified.
for a gateway or Panel
0s 1s
Server.

Wireless indication auxiliary Wait until wireless indication

in identification mode. auxiliary is discovered in
network.
0s 1s

Wireless indication auxiliary None

in communication. One
green flash at each frame
sent.

Occasional loss of Check communication

communication with the setting with the gateway or
gateway or Panel Server. panel server.
One red flash at each frame
lost.
No communication with the Check communication
gateway or Panel Server. setting with the gateway or
panel server.
0s 3s 7s

Wireless indication auxiliary Set LED indication mode to

in setting mode, with LED ON by pressing the Reset
indication mode set to OFF. button.
0s 2s

Wireless indication auxiliary Set LED indication mode to

in setting mode, with LED OFF by pressing the Reset
indication mode set to ON. button three times in less
0s 2s
than two seconds.

Trip indication when Check tripping cause.

wireless indication auxiliary
is in SD slot and configured
0s 2s
in LED indication mode ON.

Battery out of power. Three Change the battery.

red flashes each time the
wireless indication auxiliary
0s 1s
wakes up.
Flashes only when
actuator is
activated

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Commissioning
Commission the wireless indication auxiliary by using EcoStruxure Power
Commission software or the webpages of the gateway or panel server.
NOTE: The wireless indication auxiliary can be commissioned with the device
switched off. Before proceeding with pairing, ensure that the gateway or Panel
Server has the latest available firmware version. Refer to the user guide of the
relevant gateway.

Step Action

1 Put the wireless indication auxiliary in pairing mode in one of the following ways:
• If the wireless indication auxiliary is not installed in the device, press the Reset
button or the actuator.
• If the wireless indication auxiliary is installed in the device without front cover, press
the Reset button.
• If the wireless indication auxiliary is installed in the OF slot, change the state of the
device by opening or closing the device.
• If the wireless indication auxiliary is installed in the SD slot, press the push-to-trip
button.
NOTE: The device must be closed before pressing the push-to-trip button.
Result: The status LED blinks orange. The wireless indication auxiliary stays in pairing
mode for three minutes.
2 Pair the gateway or Panel Server with the wireless indication auxiliary by using
EcoStruxure Power Commission software or the webpages of the gateway or Panel
Server.

Result: The status LED blinks green to indicate that the auxiliary is paired.

3 Configure the wireless indication auxiliary by using EcoStruxure Power Commission

software or the webpages of the gateway or Panel Server.

Changing the Radio Frequency Channel

To change the radio frequency channel used by the gateway or Panel Server to
communicate:

Step Action

1 Wake up the wireless indication auxiliary in pairing mode in one of the ways :
• If the wireless indication auxiliary is not installed in the device, press the Reset
button or the actuator.
• If the wireless indication auxiliary is installed in the device without front cover, press
the Reset button.
• If the wireless indication auxiliary is installed in the OF slot, change the state of the
device by opening or closing the device.
• If the wireless indication auxiliary is installed in the SD slot, press the push-to-trip
button.
NOTE: The device must be closed before pressing the push-to-trip button.
Result: The wireless indication auxiliary wakes up, and is ready to be configured for three
minutes.
2 Change the radio frequency channel used by the gateway or Panel Server to
communicate with the wireless indication auxiliary by using EcoStruxure Power
Commission software or the webpages of the gateway or Panel Server.

Result: The status LED blinks green to indicate that the auxiliary communicates with the
gateway or Panel Server.

Setting LED Indication Mode

Set the LED indication mode of the wireless indication auxiliary to ON to indicate a
trip locally when the wireless indication auxiliary is installed in the SD slot. The
LED indication mode is factory-set to OFF.
Follow this procedure to change the LED indication mode.

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Step Action

1 Press the Reset button by using the tool provided.

Result: the wireless indication auxiliary wakes up.

2 Press the Reset button three times in less than two seconds.

Result: The wireless indication auxiliary is in setting mode. The Status LED flashes three
times every two seconds if LED indication mode is OFF, or six times every two seconds if
LED indication mode is ON.
3 Press the Reset button once to change the LED indication mode from OFF to ON, or
from ON to OFF.
4 To exit setting mode, press the Reset button for three seconds.
NOTE: If the Reset button is not pressed, the wireless indication auxiliary exits
setting mode after two minutes.

Replacing the Internal Battery

The wireless indication auxiliary sends a notification six months before the battery
needs to be changed.
Use a Murata CR1632 battery to replace the internal battery.
Follow this procedure to replace the internal battery.

Step Action

1 Remove the wireless indication auxiliary from its slot. Refer to NNZ8881001 Wireless
Indication Auxiliary Instruction Sheet.

2 Press the mobile latch of the battery cover.

3 Remove the battery cover.

4 Remove the battery and recycle it.

5 Press the Reset button by using the tool provided.

6 Insert the new battery, following the guidelines marked in the battery compartment.

7 Put back the battery cover and lock it.

8 Reinstall the wireless indication auxiliary in its slot.

9 Put back the front cover of the circuit breaker.

Replacing the Wireless Indication Auxiliary

Follow this procedure to unpair the wireless indication auxiliary and delete it in
EcoStruxure Power Commission software or the webpages of the gateway or
panel server before replacing the wireless indication auxiliary.

Step Action

1 Remove the wireless indication auxiliary from its slot. Refer to Wireless Indication
Auxiliary Instruction Sheet.

2 Unpair the wireless indication auxiliary by pressing the Reset button for at least three
seconds and releasing, or by using EcoStruxure Power Commission software or the
webpages of the gateway or panel server.

3 Install the new wireless indication auxiliary in its slot.

4 Pair the wireless indication auxiliary by following the procedure in Commissioning, page
76.
5 Put back the front cover of the circuit breaker.

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Breakers, and Switch-Disconnectors Voltage Releases

Voltage Releases
Introduction
The following voltage release auxiliaries are operated remotely by an electrical trip
command:
• MX shunt trip
• MN undervoltage release
• MN undervoltage release with time-delay unit. The time-delay unit helps to
overcome nuisance tripping due to transient voltage dips. The time delay is
adjustable up to three seconds.
NOTE: It is recommended to test the operation of a voltage release at regular
intervals, such as every six months.
Voltage release auxiliaries are installed in the case under the front face of the
circuit breaker. The presence and characteristics of a voltage release auxiliary are
displayed through a window on the front face.
For more information about installation, consult the instruction sheet on the
Schneider Electric website: EAV91202 MN/MX Voltage Releases - Instruction
Sheet

MX Voltage Release Installation Demonstration Video

To access a demonstration video about the installation of an MX voltage release in
a ComPacT NSXm circuit breaker, click the following link:
https://youtu.be/kT19RO1fXT8, copy and paste the link to your Web browser, or
scan the QR code.

Characteristics
The characteristics of voltage release auxiliaries comply with IEC/EN 60947-2
recommendations.

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Name Image Description

MN undervoltage • Trips the circuit breaker when the voltage is

release less than 0.35 times the rated voltage (Un).
◦ If the voltage is between 0.35 and 0.7
times the rated voltage (Un), tripping
can occur but is not certain to occur.
◦ If the voltage is above 0.7 times the
rated voltage (Un), tripping cannot
occur.
• Allows the circuit breaker to be closed
again when the voltage reaches 0.85 times
the rated voltage (Un).
Use this type of accessory for failsafe emergency
stops.

Time-delay unit for Removes nuisance tripping of an undervoltage

MN undervoltage release by setting a time delay of up to 3 s to
release overcome transient voltage dips.

Adjustable and fixed time-delay units are

available.

MX shunt trip Trips the circuit breaker when the voltage

exceeds 0.7 times the rated voltage (Un).
NOTE: MX shunt trip 110/130 Vac combined
with Class I ground-fault sensing element is
suitable for ground-fault protection. In this
application, the circuit breaker trips when the
voltage exceeds 0.55 times the rated
voltage (Un).

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SDx Module
Introduction
One or two optional SDx modules can be installed on an earth-leakage circuit
breaker (ELCB).
The SDx module has two outputs and provides alarms and fault differentiation.
The SDx module receives data from the trip unit through an optical link.

Description
A Power supply
B Output 2 (1NO+1NC)
C Output 1 (1NO+1NC)
D Lock knob
E SDx module status
• OFF: SDx module not powered
• Green: SDx module powered
F Output 1 setting dial
G Output 1 status LED
• OFF: output de-activated
• Red: output activated
H Output 2 setting dial
I Output 2 status LED
• OFF: output de-activated
• Red: output activated
J Seal for setting cover
K Clips to attach to ELCB

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SDx Module Characteristics

Power supply: 24–240 Vac/Vdc
Power:
• 2,000 VA maximum
• 240 W maximum
Output characteristics:
• Voltage: 24–250 Vac/Vdc
• Current: 2 mA–5 A maximum

Output Settings
The function assigned to each output of the SDx module is set by using a setting
dial. Each output can be assigned with one of the following indications:
• Overload trip indication (SDT): circuit breaker has tripped due to an overload
fault.
• Overload alarm (SDT105%): current is higher than 105% of the setting
current (Ir).
• Earth-leakage alarm (SDV80%): leakage current is higher than 80% of the
earth-leakage trip threshold (IΔn).
• Earth-leakage trip indication (SDV): circuit has tripped due to an earth-
leakage current.

T SDT thermal fault indication

ON T105% SDT thermal alarm: 105% Ir
SDx

T105% V80%

1 V80% SDV earth-leakage alarm: 80%

V
IΔn
1

V SDV earth-leakage fault

ON
indication
T105%
V80%
SDx

T V
1

T105%
V80%
2

T V
SDx

T105% V80%
2

2
V
T
SDx

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SDT and SDT105% Operating Modes

Operating modes of the SDT output:
• The output is activated when the circuit breaker trips due to an overload fault.
• The output is reset when the circuit breaker is reset, closed, and energized.
Operating modes of the SDT105% output:
• The output is activated when current is greater than 105% x Ir.
• The output is reset in one of the following cases:
◦ The current is lower than 105% x Ir.
◦ After tripping, the circuit breaker is reset, closed, and energized.

I Charge current
SDT105% Thermal alarm
SDT Thermal fault indication
Q Circuit breaker

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SDV and SDV80% Operating Modes

Operating modes of the SDV output:
• The output is activated when the circuit breaker trips due to an earth-leakage
fault.
• The output is reset when the circuit breaker is reset, closed, and energized.
Operating modes of the SDV80% output:
• The output is activated when the earth-leakage current is greater than 80% x
IΔn for more than 5 seconds.
• The output is reset in one of the following cases:
◦ The current is lower than 80% x IΔn.
◦ After tripping, the circuit breaker is reset, closed, and energized.

IΔn Earth-leakage current

SDV80% Earth-leakage alarm
SDV Earth-leakage fault indication
Q Circuit breaker

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PowerTag Energy F160

Introduction
The PowerTag Energy F160 is suitable for molded case circuit breakers and
switch-disconnectors (ComPacT NSXm and ComPact INS) for 3P and 3P+N
electrical networks.
The PowerTag Energy F160 is mounted above or below the circuit breaker using
conductor feedthroughs for current measurement. .
NOTE: It is recommended to mount the PowerTag Energy F160 below the
circuit breaker to benefit from the voltage loss alarm function. For more
information, refer to CA908058E PowerTag Energy Selection Guide
With its Flex design, the PowerTag Energy F160 is mounted directly on the power
cables. Voltage take-off must be wired, using the recommended EverLink
connectors with control wire terminal (LV426970 for 3P, LV426971 for 4P).
The PowerTag Energy F160 must be associated with a concentrator or gateway.
For more information about installation, consult the instruction sheet on the
Schneider Electric website: MFR85580 PowerTag F160 3P/3P+N – Instruction
Sheet

Description

A B C E F
PPYYWWD
FF800000
RF-Id :
FF800000
RF-Id :

D D

A Status LED
B RF-Id identifier
C QR code to access device information
D Cable tie brackets
E Label with a detachable adhesive part carrying the QR code and the RF-Id
identifier
F Conductor feedthroughs for current measurement
G Removable connector for voltage take-off connection

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Status LED
Use the LED indication to confirm that the PowerTag Energy F160 is working
during commissioning or maintenance operations.

Status LED Description Action

PowerTag Energy F160 switched None or check power supply

off. depending on operation type.

PowerTag Energy F160 searching Wait until the concentrator or

a concentrator or gateway. gateway is identified.
0s 1s

PowerTag Energy F160 in Wait until PowerTag Energy F160

identification mode. is in network.
0s 1s

PowerTag Energy F160 in network. None

Normal communication with the
0s 5s
concentrator or gateway.

Occasional loss of communication. Check communication setting with

the concentrator or gateway.
0s

Loss of communication with the Check communication setting with

concentrator or gateway. the concentrator or gateway.
0s 1s

Internal error detected. Replace the PowerTag Energy

F160.
0s 1s

Data Available
To get the list of data available, refer to the relevant gateway or Panel Server user
guide. Data available depends on the gateway.

Commissioning
Commission the PowerTag Energy F160 by using EcoStruxure Power
Commission software or the embedded webpages of the gateway or panel server,
if any.
NOTE: Check the firmware of the gateway before performing the
commissioning of PowerTag Energy F160. It is recommended to upgrade to
the latest version available.
For automatic pairing the PowerTag Energy F160 must be powered and the
Status LED must be flashing fast orange.
If the LED is flashing fast red (loss of communication status), turn the power off
and on to reset the PowerTag Energy F160. If the PowerTag Energy F160 is not
paired within two minutes, it returns to loss of communication status.
If the LED is blinking green, PowerTag Energy F160 is already paired with a
gateway. Unpair it before pairing with a new gateway.

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Commissioning and Maintenance

What’s in This Part
Commissioning the Circuit Breaker ..................................................................87
Maintaining the Circuit Breaker During Operation..............................................93
Responding to a Trip ......................................................................................96
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................98

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Commissioning the Circuit Breaker

List of Checks and Inspections

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe
electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, NOM-029-STPS, or
local equivalent.
• This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical
personnel.
• Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside
equipment.
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is
off.
• Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this
equipment.
• Beware of potential hazards, and carefully inspect the work area for tools
and objects that may have been left inside the equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

When starting up new equipment, or following lengthy downtime, a general check

takes just a few minutes. Such a check reduces the risk of a malfunction due to
error or oversight.
The following table indicates the checks and inspections to be performed
according to the event:

When to carry out the check or inspection A B C D E F G H I J K

Before commissioning ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ – ✔

Periodically during operation, page 93 ✔ – – – ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

After carrying out work on the switchboard – – ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Periodically during lengthy downtime – – ✔ – ✔ ✔ – ✔ ✔ – ✔

After lengthy downtime – – ✔ – ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

After lengthy downtime and modification to the switchboard ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

A Insulation and dielectric strength tests

B Carry out temperature rise tests

C Inspect switchboard

D Check compliance with the diagram

E Inspect mechanical equipment

F Check connections

G Check mechanical operation

H Check auxiliary contacts on devices

I Check earth-leakage protection (for earth-leakage circuit breaker only)

J Check pairing of the wireless devices with gateway or panel server

K Clean equipment

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A: Insulation Tests and Dielectric Strength Tests

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe
electrical work practices.
• Insulation and dielectric strength tests must only be carried out by qualified
electrical personnel.
• Disconnect all power sources before performing maintenance inspections.
Assume that all circuits are live until they are de-energized, tested,
grounded, and tagged. Consider all sources of power, including the
possibility of backfeeding and control power.
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is
off.
• Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this
equipment.
• The protective cover for the connections must be reconnected without fail
following dielectric tests.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Insulation and dielectric strength tests are carried out before the switchboard is
delivered. These tests are subject to the currently applicable standards.
Dielectric strength tests impose great stress on the equipment and can cause
damage if performed incorrectly. In particular:
• Reduce the value used for the test voltage according to the number of
consecutive tests on the same piece of equipment.
• Disconnect electronic equipment if necessary.
For earth-leakage circuit breakers (ELCB):

NOTICE
HAZARD OF TRIP UNIT DETERIORATION
• Turn the dielectric switch to the Test position (horizontal) when performing a
dielectric test.
• Turn the switch back to the original position after the dielectric test.
• Do not close the protective cover during the dielectric test.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

To perform a dielectric test for earth-leakage circuit breaker, do the following

procedure:

Step Action

1 Unclip the green protective

cover at the bottom front face
of the earth-leakage circuit
breaker: Push the tip of the
screwdriver to the back to
release the clip.

2 Remove the protective cover.

3 Put the protective cover on

one side.
4 Turn the dielectric switch (A)
counterclockwise from the
RUN position (vertical) to the
Test position (horizontal) by
using a flat screwdriver.

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Step Action

Result: The switch pops out

when the screwdriver is
removed.
5 After carrying out a dielectric t
test, push in the switch... 00A
i li=24 i

T r ip
Ii Ii
Isd Ir Isd
6 ... and turn it clockwise from
the Test position to the RUN 6 B
position (vertical). 3 mm
1/8 in. 5
Result: The dial stays
pushed in (B) when the
screwdriver is removed.
7 Clip the green protective
cover back into place.

Trip
7
Con

Click!
nection
system

8 After performing the –

dielectric test, carry out an
earth-leakage test, page 22.

WARNING
LOSS OF EARTH-LEAKAGE PROTECTION
The dielectric switch must be in the retracted position while the circuit breaker is
in use.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

A: Insulation Tests and Dielectric Strength Tests with PowerTag Energy

F160

NOTICE
HAZARD OF POWERTAG ENERGY F160 DETERIORATION
• Disconnect the voltage take-offs of the PowerTag Energy F160 before
performing the dielectric withstand test or insulation measurements.
• Connect the voltage take-offs of the PowerTag Energy F160 after the
dielectric test.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

PowerTag Energy F160 is an electronic device which needs to be disconnected

before dielectric tests. Follow this procedure before carrying out a dielectric test:

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Step Action

1 Disconnect the voltage take-offs of the

PowerTag Energy F160.

2 Carry out the dielectric test, as –

described, page 88.

3 Connect the voltage take-offs of the

PowerTag Energy F160 after the
dielectric test.

B: Temperature Rise Tests

Temperature rise tests are carried out before the switchboard is delivered.
ComPacT NSXm circuit breakers comply with product standards IEC/EN 60947-1
and IEC/EN 60947-2.
For general-purpose systems, tests are carried out at an ambient temperature of
40 °C (104 °F). Above 40 °C (104 °F), thermal protection characteristics are
slightly modified and the values defined in the derating tables must be taken into
account. These values are valid for circuit breakers with or without terminal
shields.

C: Inspect Switchboard
Check that the circuit breakers are installed:
• In a clean environment, without waste from assembling the equipment (such
as wiring, tools, shavings, metallic particles).
• In a properly ventilated switchboard (unobstructed ventilation grills).

D: Check Compliance with the Diagram

Check that the circuit breakers comply with the installation diagram:
• Identification of the feeds on the front of the circuit breakers
• Rating and breaking capacity (indications on the faceplate label)
• Identification of the trip units (type, rating)
• Presence of additional functions (rotary handle, control or indication
auxiliaries, locking, sealing)
• Protection settings (overload, short-circuit, earth-leakage): visually check the
position of the adjustment dials on the trip unit

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E: Inspect Mechanical Equipment

Visually inspect the general state of the circuit breaker. Check the following items:
• Terminal shields and interphase barriers
• Trip unit
• Case
Check the equipment integrity: a circuit breaker found with a cracked case or burn
marks must be immediately taken out of service and replaced.
Check the mounting and mechanical strength:
• Of circuit breakers in the switchboard.
• Of auxiliaries and accessories on the circuit breakers:
◦ Rotary handles or motor mechanisms
◦ Installation accessories (such as terminal shields)
• Of locks, padlocks and padlock support tabs

F: Check Connections
Check the tightening torque of the power connections and auxiliary circuit
connections, as described in the instruction sheets.

G: Check Mechanical Operation

Check the mechanical operation of the circuit breaker:
• Opening, closing and resetting
• Tripping with the push-to-trip button
• Tripping by MN/MX control auxiliaries

H: Check Auxiliary Contacts on Devices

Check that the following are working correctly:
• OF and SD indication contacts
• SDx modules
• Wireless indication auxiliaries

I: Check Earth-Leakage Protection (For Earth-Leakage Circuit Breaker

Only)
Check that the earth-leakage protection is working correctly by operating the test
button T on the front, page 22. This test checks the whole measurement system
and tripping on earth-leakage faults.

J: Check Pairing of Wireless Devices with Gateway or Panel Server

Check that wireless communication with gateway or panel server is working
correctly:
• For PowerTag Energy F160, page 84, LED is blinking green each time data is
sent (every 5 seconds by default)
• For wireless indication auxiliaries, page 74, LED is blinking green each time
data is sent (every 8 hours, or when status changes).

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K: Clean Equipment
To reduce dust deposits that can affect the mechanical operation of circuit
breakers, clean the circuit breakers when performing maintenance:
• Non-metallic parts: Always use a dry cloth. Do not use cleaning products.
• Metallic parts: Preferably use a dry cloth. If a cleaning product is used, do not
apply or splash the cleaning product on non-metallic parts.

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Maintaining the Circuit Breaker During Operation

Introduction
The electrical switchboard and all its equipment continue to age whether they
operate or not. This aging process is due mainly to environmental influences and
operating conditions.
To help ensure that circuit breaker retains the operating and safety characteristics
specified in the catalogue for the whole of its service life:
• Install the circuit breaker in optimum environmental and operating conditions
(described in the following table).
• Have routine inspections and regular maintenance done by qualified electrical
personnel.

Environmental and Operating Conditions

The environmental conditions previously described, page 25 refer to harsh
operating environments.
The following table describes the optimum environmental and operating
conditions.

Environmental and Comments

operating factor

Temperature Average annual temperature outside the switchboard: < 25 °C (77 °F).

Loading Loading remains < 80% of In for 24 hours a day.

Harmonics The harmonic current per phase is < 30% of In.

Humidity The relative humidity is < 70%.

Corrosive atmosphere Install the circuit breaker in environmental category 3C1 or 3C2 (IEC/
(SO2, NH3, H2S, Cl2, NO2) EN 60721-3-3).

Saline environment Install the circuit breaker in an environment free of salt mist.
Dust The dust level is low: protect the circuit breaker within a switchboard
fitted with filters or IP54 ventilated.
Vibration Continuous vibration is < 0.2 g.

The maintenance programs apply to optimum environmental and operating

conditions. Outside these limits, circuit breakers are subject to accelerated aging,
which can quickly lead to problems.

Regular Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance recommendations for each device are intended to maintain the
equipment or subassemblies in a satisfactory operational state for their useful
service life.
There are three recommended maintenance programs:
• Basic end-user maintenance program
• Standard end-user maintenance program
• Manufacturer maintenance program

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NOTE: Global service plans delivered by Schneider Electric may include

maintenance plans for your equipment, with a different wording for
maintenance levels:
• Basic end-user maintenance in this guide corresponds to Routine
maintenance in service plans.
• Standard end-user maintenance in this guide corresponds to Intermediate
maintenance in service plans.
• Manufacturer maintenance remains the same.
The following table summarizes maintenance operations for the three preventive
maintenance programs:

Maintenance Maintenance description Performed by

program

Basic end-user Visual inspection and functional • Trained and qualified end-user
maintenance testing, replacement of personnel
inoperative accessories. • Trained and qualified
maintenance services provider
personnel
• Schneider Electric field service
representative

Standard end-user Basic end-user maintenance, plus • Trained and qualified

maintenance operational servicing and maintenance services provider
subassembly tests. personnel
• Schneider Electric field service
representative

Manufacturer Standard end-user maintenance, Schneider Electric field service

maintenance plus diagnostics and part representative
replacements by Schneider
Electric Services.

If all environmental conditions are more favorable than normal, maintenance

intervals can be longer than the ones in normal environmental and operating
conditions (for example, the Standard end-user maintenance program can be
carried out every 3 years).
If any one of the conditions is more severe, perform maintenance more frequently.
For advice, contact Schneider Electric Services.
Functions linked specifically to safety require particular maintenance intervals.
NOTE: Regularly test that the remote safety commands work. For example,
test at least every six months.

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Maintenance Operations Required

CAUTION
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Insulation and dielectric strength tests must only be carried out by qualified
electrical personnel.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.

Maintenance operation mainly consists of checks and inspections A, E, F, G, H, I,

J, and K as defined for the commissioning phase, page 87.

Letter - maintenance Maintenance operation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

operation

A Insulation and dielectric strength tests, page ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

88
E Inspect mechanical equipment, page 91 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

F Check connections, page 91 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

– Measurement of insulation resistance ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

G Check mechanical operation, page 91 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

NOTE: Check tripping by MN/MX twice
a year

– Replace MN/MX trip releases – – – – ✔

H Check auxiliary contacts, page 91 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

I I Check earth-leakage protection, page 91 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

(for earth-leakage circuit breaker only)

J J Check pairing of the wireless devices with ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

gateway or panel server, page 91

– Check the closing time, opening time and ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

voltage release characteristics

K Clean equipment, page 92 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

For detailed definition of the maintenance operations, contact Schneider Electric

Services.

Maintenance Following Short-Circuit Trip

Test a circuit breaker in severe conditions, in accordance with standard IEC/EN
60947-2, to check that it can break a short-circuit current at maximum permissible
value three times.
After a short-circuit fault, it is necessary to:
• Carefully clean off any traces of black smoke. The smoke particles can
conduct electricity.
• Check the power connections and control wires.
• Operate the circuit breaker at least five times at zero load.

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Responding to a Trip
Taking Precautions Before Responding to a Trip

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe
electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, NOM-029-STPS, or
local equivalent.
• This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical
personnel.
• Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside
equipment.
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is
off.
• Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this
equipment.
• Beware of potential hazards, and carefully inspect the work area for tools
and objects that may have been left inside the equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Before inspecting electrical equipment downstream of the circuit breaker, always

isolate the feed.

Identifying the Cause of the Trip

A trip can be caused by the following events:
• Fault detected on the installation
• Fault detected caused by a malfunction
• Intentional tripping
Check the circuit breaker and the electrical installation to find the root cause of the
trip.

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Checking Equipment After a Trip

WARNING
HAZARD OF CLOSING ON ELECTRICAL FAULT
Do not close the circuit breaker again without first inspecting and, if necessary,
repairing the downstream electrical equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

NOTE: Checks, tests, and inspections must be carried out by qualified

electrical personnel.
The fact that the protection has tripped does not remedy the cause of the fault
detected on the downstream equipment.
Perform the following tasks after a short-circuit:
• Carefully clean off any traces of black smoke. The smoke particles can
conduct electricity.
• Check the power connections and control wires.
• Operate the circuit breaker at least five times at zero load.
Depending on the type of fault detected, perform the following inspections, page
87 on all or part of the equipment where the fault occurred:
• For faults tripped by thermal protection:
◦ Check the system for damage, and then repair if necessary.
◦ Perform checks E and G.
• For faults tripped by magnetic protection or caused by an unknown reason:
◦ Check the system for damage, and then repair if necessary.
◦ Perform checks A, E, and G.
• For faults tripped by earth-leakage protection:
◦ Check the system for damage, and then repair if necessary.
◦ Perform checks E, G, and I.

Resetting the Circuit Breaker

Before resetting the circuit breaker, make sure that the fault is identified and
repaired, and that the installation has been checked.
If the system must be restarted quickly (for example, in a safety installation),
isolate and lock out the affected part of the installation before carrying out
maintenance.
The procedure for resetting a circuit breaker depends on the type of handle on the
circuit breaker, page 35.

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Troubleshooting
Introduction
Troubleshooting operations are described in the following tables, with the checks
or repairs to be carried out in relation to the probable causes of the malfunction
indicated. They are classified into the following events:
• Repetitive tripping
• Circuit breaker fails to close

Repetitive Tripping
Indication Probable cause Checks or repairs

SD Supply voltage to the MX Check the power supply for the release (for
undervoltage trip release is too example, a supply powering motors with high-
low or subject to significant power ratings may be unstable). If so, connect
variations the release to a clean or stable supply.

Supply voltage to an MXshunt trip Check that the release connection is correct
release applied unintentionally. compared to the installation diagram.

SD Operating temperature too high. Check the switchboard ventilation and the
temperature in the room.

SDV Inappropriate earth-leakage Check the value of the natural leakage current.
protection setting.
Depending on the results:
• Isolate the equipment which had excessive
natural leakage current
• Or raise the earth-leakage protection
setting, observing the safety rules.

Transient ground fault on the Check whether the fault coincides with
equipment. commissioning an item of equipment.

Depending on the results:

• Repair the equipment causing the fault.
• Isolate the equipment with excessive
natural leakage current.
• Or raise the earth-leakage protection
setting, observing the safety rules.

Circuit Breaker Fails to Close

Indication Probable cause Checks or repairs

SD MX shunt trip release energized. Check that the release connection is correct
compared to the installation diagram.
MN undervoltage trip release not
energized.

OF Circuit breaker interlocked Check the installation and interlock diagram

(mechanical or electrical) for both circuit
breakers.

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Appendices
What’s in This Part
Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................................... 100

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What’s in This Chapter
Circuit Breakers .......................................................................................... 100

Circuit Breakers
Introduction
The diagrams are shown with circuits de-energized, all devices open, connected,
and charged, and relays in normal position.

Terminals shown in red must be connected by the customer.

Indication Contacts
OF ON/OFF indication contact

SD Trip indication contact

RD Red auxiliary wiring

YE Yellow auxiliary wiring

BK Black auxiliary wiring

PU Purple auxiliary wiring

GN Green auxiliary wiring

GY Gray auxiliary wiring

Remote Operation
MN Undervoltage release

MX Shunt trip

OR Orange auxiliary wiring

BL Blue auxiliary wiring

WH White auxiliary wiring

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SDx Module
SDx SDx module

I1, I2 Digital inputs

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Index indication auxiliary..............................................69

open / close indication contact ............................72
open............................................................... 38, 45
A
accessory devices .................................................68 P
auxiliaries PowerTag Energy F160 .........................................84
voltage releases.................................................78 protection
auxiliary contacts magnetic ...........................................................24
operation...........................................................70 thermal-magnetic (TM-D)....................................15
auxiliary devices....................................................68 trip unit ..............................................................17
auxiliary slots .................................................. 69–70

C R
reset............................................................... 46, 55
checks
commissioning...................................................87
maintenance......................................................93
circuit breakers
S
auxiliary slots.....................................................69 SD
close ........................................................... 38, 45 indication auxiliary..............................................69
commissioning...................................................87 trip indication contact..........................................72
commissioning and maintenance ........................86 SDx module ..........................................................80
description......................................................... 11 sealing accessories ...............................................14
features.............................................................10
locking ..............................................................41
maintenance......................................................93 T
open ........................................................... 38, 45
reset ........................................................... 46, 55 testing
testing .............................................. 40, 47, 56, 64 circuit breakers ................................. 40, 47, 56, 64
toggle handle.....................................................37 trip mechanism ................................. 40, 47, 56, 64
close .............................................................. 38, 45 trip mechanism
front extended rotary handle ...............................54 testing .............................................. 40, 47, 56, 64

E V
earth-leakage circuit breakers voltage releases ....................................................78
auxiliary slots.....................................................70
description.........................................................12
trip unit ..............................................................17 W
electrical accessories ............................................28 wireless indication auxiliary ....................................74
operation...........................................................71

I
indication contacts
auxiliary slots............................................... 69–70
operation...........................................................70
insulation accessories............................................28
insulation requirements..........................................28

L
locking
circuit breakers ..................................................41

M
MN
undervoltage release.................................... 69, 78
undervoltage release with time-delay unit ............69
MX
shunt trip ..................................................... 69, 78

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OF

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