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Breakers
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
up to 1600 A
General data
- Design
- Function
- Integration
- Configuration
- Technical specifications
Project planning aids
- Characteristic curves
- Dimensional drawings
- Schematics
- More information
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Circuit Breakers
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3VF2 Molded Case Circuit Breakers
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General data
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■ Overview
Type
VL160X/3VL1
VL160/3VL2
VL250/3VL3
VL400/3VL4
16 ... 160
50 ... 160
200 ... 250
200 ... 400
Molded case circuit breakers
3VL molded case circuit breakers up to 1600 A
Rated current In
at 50 °C ambient temperature1)
A
Number of poles
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
690
500
690
500
690
600
690
600
690
600
690
600
690
600
690
600
✓
----
✓
----
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
mm
mm
mm
mm
105
157
81
107
139
157
81
107
105
175
81
107
139
175
81
107
105
175
81
107
139
175
81
107
139
279
102
138
183
279
102
138
Up to 690 V AC
kA
kA
kA
kA
kA
65/65
55/55
25/20
18/14
8/44)
65/65
55/55
25/20
25/20
12/6
65/65
55/55
25/20
25/20
12/6
65/65
55/55
35/26
25/20
15/8
Up to 250 V DC5)
Up to 500 V DC5)
Up to 600 V DC5)
kA
kA
kA
30/30
---
32/32
---
32/32
---
32/32
---
kA
kA
25
84)
25
12
25
12
35
20
Up to 240 V AC
Up to 415 V AC
Up to 440 V AC
Up to 500/525 V AC
Up to 690 V AC
kA
kA
kA
kA
kA
100/75
70/70
42/32
30/23
12/64)
100/75
70/70
50/38
40/30
12/6
100/75
70/70
50/38
40/30
12/6
100/75
70/70
50/38
40/30
15/8
Up to 250 V DC5)
Up to 500 V DC5)
Up to 600 V DC5)
kA
kA
kA
30/30
30/30
--
32/32
32/32
--
32/32
32/32
--
32/32
32/32
--
NEMA breaking capacity6)
Up to 480 V AC
Up to 600 V AC
kA
kA
42
124)
50
12
50
12
50
20
Up to 240 V AC
Up to 415 V AC
Up to 440 V AC
Up to 500/525 V AC
Up to 690 V AC
kA
kA
kA
kA
kA
------
200/150
100/75
75/50
50/38
12/6
200/150
100/75
75/50
50/38
12/6
200/150
100/75
75/50
50/38
15/8
Up to 250 V DC5)
Up to 500 V DC5)
Up to 600 V DC5)
kA
kA
kA
----
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
NEMA breaking capacity6)
Up to 480 V AC
Up to 600 V AC
kA
kA
---
75
12
75
12
75
20
Rated operational voltage Ue
AC 50/60 Hz
DC2)
V
V
Solid-state releases
Thermal-magnetic
Solid-state LCD ETU/ETU
Replaceable
PROFIBUS module COM10/COM20
Dimensions
D
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 5 9
C
B
A
A
B
C
D
Switching capacity Icu/Ics
RMS value acc. to IEC 60947-2
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Standard switching capacity N3)
N
Up to 240 V AC
Up to 415 V AC
Up to 440 V AC
Up to 500/525 V AC
NEMA breaking capacity6)
Up to 480 V AC
Up to 600 V AC
High switching capacity H
3)
Very high switching capacity L3)
H
L
✓ Available
-- Not available
For 3VL molded case circuit breakers according to UL 489
see Catalog LV 16.
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1)
2)
3VF2 at 40 °C ambient temperature.
Rated DC voltage applies only for circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic
overcurrent release.
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VL800/3VL6
VL1250/3VL7
VL1600/3VL8
3VF2
3VL molded case circuit breakers up to 1600 A
315 ... 630
800
3VF2 molded case circuit
breakers up to 100 A
1000 ... 1250
1600
16 ... 100
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3 and 4
690
600
690
600
690
--
690
--
690
--
690
--
690
--
690
--
Up to 415
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
-✓
✓
✓
-✓
✓
✓
-✓
✓
✓
-✓
✓
✓
-✓
✓
✓
-✓
✓
✓
✓
----
190
279
102
138
253
279
102
138
190
406
114
151
253
406
114
151
229
406
152
207
305
406
152
207
229
406
152
207
305
406
152
207
76/102
124
68
73
65/65
45/45
35/26
25/20
20/10
65/65
50/50
35/26
25/20
20/10
65/35
50/25
35/26
25/20
20/10
65/35
50/25
35/26
25/20
20/10
65/33
18/9
----
32/32
---
----
----
----
----
25
20
25
20
25
20
25
20
---
100/75
70/70
50/38
40/30
30/15
100/75
70/70
50/38
40/30
30/15
100/50
70/35
50/38
40/30
30/15
100/50
70/35
50/38
40/30
30/15
------
32/32
32/32
--
----
----
----
----
50
30
50
30
50
30
50
30
---
200/150
100/75
75/50
50/38
20/10
200/150
100/75
75/50
50/38
20/10
200/100
100/50
75/50
50/38
35/17
200/100
100/50
75/50
50/38
35/17
------
32/32
32/32
32/32
----
----
----
----
65
35
65
35
65
35
65
35
---
3)
At 240 V AC, 415 V AC and 525 V AC max. 5 % overvoltage,
at 440 V AC, 500 V AC and 690 V AC max. 10 % overvoltage,
at 250/500/600 V DC max. 5 % overvoltage.
4)
Rated current In 25 A.
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VL630/3VL5
5)
The maximum permitted DC voltage for each conducting path needs to be taken
into account for DC switching applications, see the topic "Configuring", "Switching
of DC Currents"; time constant t = 15 ms.
6)
The NEMA breaking capacity can be found on the rating plate of each IEC circuit
breaker.
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Phase barriers
Flared front busbar connecting bars
Straight connecting bars
Multiple feed-in terminals for Al/Cu
Box terminals for Cu
Extended terminal covers
Standard terminal covers
Masking frames/cover frames for door cut-out
Motorized operating mechanisms with spring energy store
Front-operated rotary operating mechanisms
Door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms
SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers
Internal accessories
Solid-state releases (LCD ETU)
Solid-state releases with communication function
Thermal-magnetic overcurrent releases
RCD modules
Rear terminals – flat and round
COM10 communication modules to the PROFIBUS DP
COM20 communication modules to the PROFIBUS DP
Battery power supplies with test function for solid-state releases
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
General data
Connection
■ Design
• Rated current range from 16 A to 1600 A
• Different switching capacity for each size
N
H
L
Standard (45 to 55 kA)
High (70 kA)
Very high (100 kA)
The SENTRON VL160X to VL160 circuit breakers can be factoryfitted with incoming and outgoing box terminals which are suitable for stranded conductors, flexible copper bars and finely
stranded conductors with end sleeves, as well as with screw terminals for flat connectors. Different feeder terminals are available for VL630 to VL1600 (sizes 630 A to 1600 A).
• No derating or loss of performance up to 50 °C
• Solid-state releases from size 160 A (VL160), particularly for
time-based discrimination and ground-fault protection
• 2 families of internal accessories
• Full range of external accessories e. g. terminals for aluminum
cable.
All circuit breakers are supplied with integrated solid-state releases. The SENTRON VL160X to VL1600 circuit breakers are
available with busbar connection pieces or box terminals (up to
400 A; see "Main Connections, Basic Equipment and Options",
page 16/12). Auxiliary switches/alarm switches or auxiliary releases can be easily adapted by the customer, or they are also
available ready installed if required.
The breaking capacity is shown on the front of every circuit
breaker.
• Standard switching capacity:
Icu = 45 to 55 kA at AC 50/60 Hz 380/415 V
• High switching capacity:
Icu = 70 kA at AC 50/60 Hz 380/415 V
• Very high switching capacity:
Icu = 100 kA at AC 50/60 Hz 380/415 V
Standards and specifications
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SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers comply with:
IEC 60947-1, EN 60947-1,
IEC 60947-2, EN 60947-2,
Isolating features according to IEC 60947-2, EN 60947-2
Disconnecting features (main control switches)
according to EN 60204-1.
The SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers comply in addition with requirements for "disconnector units with features for stopping and
switching off in an emergency" (EMERGENCY-STOP switches) in
conjunction with lockable rotary operating mechanisms (redyellow) and terminal covers.
Please contact Siemens for details of other standards.
The solid-state releases of the circuit breakers for motor protection also comply with IEC 60947-4-1, EN 60947-4-1.
VL160X to VL400 circuit breakers can be equipped with a
SENTRON 3VL RCD module. They then comply with
IEC 60947-2 Appendix B.
The SENTRON 3VL RCD module complies with IEC 61000-4-2 to
IEC 61000-4-6, IEC 61000-4-11 and EN 55011, Class B (equivalent to CISPR 11) with regard to electromagnetic compatibility.
Degree of protection
Circuit breaker
IP20
Masking frame
IP40
Terminal cover
IP30
With front-operated rotary
operating mechanism
IP40
With door-coupling rotary
operating mechanism
IP65
With motorized operating
mechanism
IP30
With motorized operating
mechanism and masking frame for
the door cut-out
IP40
Plug-in base/withdrawable version
IP20
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Appropriate accessories for screw terminal to fixed and flexible
copper bars or cables are available for SENTRON VL160X to
VL1600 circuit breakers.
SENTRON VL160X to VL1600 circuit breakers can be equipped
with connecting bars. These are intended for connection of standard busbars and can be used for front or rear connection. The
SENTRON VL1600 circuit breaker is supplied with front connecting bars.
The incoming and outgoing terminals for the circuit breaker can
be freely selected. The electrical specifications remain the
same.
The infeed for circuit breakers with RCD modules can be connected above or below.
For 4-pole circuit breakers, the fourth pole (N pole) of the main
current path is 100 % loadable with the rated current.
Bare conductors at the top connections must be insulated in the
arc quenching space that is necessary above the arc chutes.
Phase barriers or terminal covers can be used for this purpose.
For the SENTRON VL160X to VL1600 circuit breakers, the connections for the internal accessories (auxiliary releases, auxiliary
switches and alarm switches) are supplied with terminal screws.
The auxiliary releases (shunt releases and undervoltage releases), auxiliary switches and alarm switches for all
SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers can be connected easily and
directly.
The motorized operating mechanisms with spring energy stores
are always equipped with terminals. The leading auxiliary
switches for the rotary operating mechanisms are always supplied with connecting cables.
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General data
The main components of the SENTRON VL160X circuit breakers
are the three conducting paths with the incoming and outgoing
terminals. The fixed and moving contacts are designed in such
a way that the contacts are magnetically repelled if there is a
short-circuit. In conjunction with the arcing chambers, a dynamic impedance is created that causes current limiting due to
a reduction in the damaging effects of I2t and Ip energy that
arises during short-circuits.
The release is preassembled and equipped with fixed or adjustable overload releases as well as with fixed short-circuit releases
for each pole.
The circuit breaker is trip-free.
To the right and left of the operating mechanism, the double-insulated accessory compartments are situated for the auxiliary
releases and auxiliary switches.
SENTRON VL160 to VL630 circuit breakers
The arrangement of the conducting path, main contact and
switching mechanism corresponds to that of the
SENTRON VL160X circuit breakers.
The releases for the SENTRON VL160 to VL630 have the
following features:
• The releases are available in thermal-magnetic and solid-state
versions.
• The thermal-magnetic releases have adjustable overload and
short-circuit releases.
SENTRON VL800 to VL1600 circuit breakers
The arrangement of the conducting paths and switching mechanisms corresponds with those of the SENTRON VL160X to
VL630 circuit breakers.
The SENTRON VL800 to VL1600 circuit breakers are only available with solid-state releases.
As is the case for all versions of the SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers with solid-state releases, the current transformers are in the
same enclosure as the releases. They send a signal which is
proportional to the load current to the solid-state overcurrent release.
All SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers with solid-state releases measure the actual r.m.s. current. This type of measurement is the
most accurate method. Currents in today's electrical distribution
systems with many harmonics are evaluated reliably.
Overcurrent release systems
The overcurrent release systems can be replaced by the customer using a special tool.
When the solid-state release has been installed in the circuit
breaker, it is recommended that it is tested with the battery
power supply using the 3VL9 000-8AP00 test function.
The non-automatic air circuit breakers have an integrated shortcircuit self-protection system eliminating the need for back-up
fuses. Non-automatic air circuit breakers have no overload protection. 4-pole non-automatic air circuit breakers do not have a
short-circuit release for the fourth pole (N).
2. Solid-state release system for SENTRON VL160 to VL1600
circuit breakers, solid-state, ETU
The solid-state overcurrent release system consists of:
• 3 current transformers
• Evaluation electronics with microprocessor
• Internal power supply, no external auxiliary voltage
necessary
• Tripping solenoid
The 4-pole circuit breakers for system protection can be
equipped with solid-state releases for all four poles or without an
solid-state release for the fourth pole (N).
On ETU releases the neutral conductor protection is adjustable
to 50 % or 100 %. On LCD ETU releases the neutral conductor
protection is adjustable from 50 to 100 % or can be switched off.
For the LCD ETU on the SENTRON VL160 and VL250, the tripping solenoid is installed in the left accessory compartment.
The protection functions of the solid-state releases are maintained without additional auxiliary voltage. The solid-state releases are supplied with energy through circuit breaker-internal
current transformers.
The solid-state release has to be activated for parameterizing.
This requires a load current of at least 20 % of the respective
rated current In of the circuit breaker. If this load current is not
available, the necessary auxiliary power can be fed in through a
3VL9 000-8AP00 battery power supply. For communication-capable circuit breakers the release is supplied with energy
through the communication module.
At the output of the solid-state overcurrent release module there
is a tripping solenoid which trips in the case of overload or shortcircuit.
N
Circuit breakers with standard switching capacity N
(Icu up to 55 kA at 415 V)
H
Circuit breakers with high switching capacity H
(Icu up to 70 kA at 415 V)
L
Circuit breakers with very high switching capacity L
(Icu up to 100 kA at 415 V)
These circuit breakers are indicated in the Technical
specifications by orange backgrounds.
1. Solid-state release system of the SENTRON VL160X to VL630
circuit breakers - thermal-magnetic
The overcurrent and short-circuit releases function with bimetallic and magnetic releases. They are available in fixed set or adjustable versions.
The 4-pole circuit breakers for system protection can be
equipped with solid-state releases for all four poles or without an
solid-state release for the fourth pole (N). Depending on the size,
circuit breakers are available with a release in the fourth pole (N)
with 60 % or 100 % of the current of the 3 main current paths.
The circuit breakers for starter combination applications are usually combined with a motor contactor and a suitable overload
relay.
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General data
RCD modules
• Easy mounting
• Assembly kit for lateral mounting according to EN 60715 for
SENTRON VL160X circuit breakers under Order No.
3VL9 112-5GB30/3VL9 112-5GB40
• A tripping button enables the function of the integrated RCD
module to be tested.
• Protruding reset/tripping button (prevents the circuit breaker
from being reclosed before the reset/tripping button has been
reset)
• Circuit for remote-controlled tripping of the circuit breaker
does not require an additional external voltage supply (for
SENTRON VL160 to VL400 circuit breakers)
• LED displays which enable visual monitoring of the RCD
module:
- Green
! 25 % I" of I"n
- Green + Yellow
25 % < I" = 50 % of the
set I"n
- Green + Yellow + Red
I" 50 % of the set I"n
• RCD alarm switch (changeover contact) for VL160 to VL400 to
indicate a tripping operation by the RCD module
• 690 V AC application
• "Power disconnect" enables electrical testing without disconnecting the cables
• The functional properties of the circuit breaker are not adversely affected by the addition of the RCD module
• Internal power supply, no external voltage
(For diagrams see Catalog LV1 "Accessories".)
Abbreviations
(functions)
L
= Long Time Delay
= Overload protection
S
= Short Time Delay
= Short-circuit
protection
(short-time
delayed)
I
= Instantaneous
= Short-circuit
protection
(instantaneous)
N
= Neutral Protection
= Neutral conductor
protection
G
= Ground Fault
= Ground-fault
protection
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L, S, I, N, G designations according to IEC 60947-2, Appendix K
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Order No.
supplement
Releases
System protection
Motor protection
Starter protection
Generator protection
Function
VL160 to VL1600 solid-state releases – Overview of functions
Overload
protection
Ir = × In
Isd = × Ir
tsd [s]
Ii = × In
Ig = × In
tg [s]
DK
M
--
--
✓
--
I
--
--
--
7 ... 15
--
--
DC
EJ
EC
EM
SP
MP
TM 2)
TM 2)
TM 2)
TM 2)
ETU10M3)
ETU10M3)
✓
✓
✓
✓
--
----✓
✓
-------
----✓
✓
LI
LI
LIN
LIN
LI
LI
0.8 ... 1
0.8 ... 1
0.8 ... 1
0.8 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
-------
-------
5 ... 10
5 ... 10
5 ... 10
5 ... 10
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
-------
-------
SB
MB
TA
NA
TB
NB
SL
ML
SF
MF
TN
NN
SE
ME
TE
NE
TF
NF
SG
ETU10
ETU10
ETU10
ETU10
ETU10
ETU10
ETU12
ETU12
ETU12
ETU12
ETU12
ETU12
ETU20
ETU20
ETU20
ETU20
ETU20
ETU20
ETU22
--------------------
--------------------
------------✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
LI
LI
LIN
LIN
LI
LI
LIG
LIG
LING
LING
LING
LING
LSI
LSI
LSI
LSI
LSIN
LSIN
LSIG
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
------------1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
------------0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
------0.6 ... 1, OFF
0.6 ... 1, OFF
0.6 ... 1, OFF
0.6 ... 1, OFF
0.6 ... 1, OFF
0.6 ... 1, OFF
------0.6 ... 1, OFF
------0.1 ... 0.3
0.1 ... 0.3
0.1 ... 0.3
0.1 ... 0.3
0.1 ... 0.3
0.1 ... 0.3
------0.1 ... 0.3
MG
SH
MH
TH
NH
SS
MS
CP
CH
CJ
CL
CM
CN
ETU22
ETU22
ETU22
ETU22
ETU22
ETU30M3)
ETU30M3)
LCD ETU40M3)
LCD ETU40
LCD ETU40
LCD ETU42
LCD ETU42
LCD ETU42
-----✓
✓
✓
------
--------------
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
------
LSIG
LSING
LSING
LSING
LSING
LI
LI
LI
LI, LSI
LI, LSIN
LSIG
LSIG
LSIG, LSING
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
---1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
1.5 ... 10
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
---0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
0 ... 0.5
11
11
11
11
11
6/8/11
6/8/11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
1.25 ... 11
0.6 ... 1, OFF
0.6 ... 1, OFF
0.6 ... 1, OFF
0.6 ... 1, OFF
0.6 ... 1, OFF
-----0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.4 ... 1
0.1 ... 0.3
0.1 ... 0.3
0.1 ... 0.3
0.1 ... 0.3
0.1 ... 0.3
-----0.1 ... 0.5
0.1 ... 0.5
0.1 ... 0.5
1)
2)
3)
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
---✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
L
S1)
I1)
Short-circuit protection
(short-time delayed)
Short-circuit protec- Ground-fault protection
tion (instantaneous)
G
Size-dependent.
TM up to In = 630 A.
Motor protection up to In = 500 A.
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-✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Setting options
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
CL
CM
LCD ETU42
LCD ETU42
✓
✓
---
✓5)
✓5)
$
3
3
CN
LCD ETU42
✓
--
✓5)
$/&
%
4
Ground-fault protection
$ Vectorial summation current formation (3-conductor system)
% Vectorial summation current formation (4-conductor system)
& Direct detection of ground-fault current in the neutral point
of the transformer
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LCD display
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Solid-state release
Number of poles
-------------$
$
%
%
%
%
------$
$
%
%
%
%
------
Magnetic release
Ground-fault protection
------✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
-✓4)
✓5)
✓5)
✓5)
Thermo-magnetic
release
Communication-capable
-----40 % IR
40 % IR
------------------------40 % IR
40 % IR
5 ... 50 % IR
---
Time-lag class (tR)
Phase failure
-✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Trip class (tC)
Thermal image
M
TM 2)
TM 2)
TM 2)
TM 2)
ETU10M3)
ETU10M3)
ETU10
ETU10
ETU10
ETU10
ETU10
ETU10
ETU12
ETU12
ETU12
ETU12
ETU12
ETU12
ETU20
ETU20
ETU20
ETU20
ETU20
ETU20
ETU22
ETU22
ETU22
ETU22
ETU22
ETU22
ETU30M3)
ETU30M3)
LCD ETU40M3)
LCD ETU40
LCD ETU40
I2t (ON/OFF)
Releases
DK
DC
EJ
EC
EM
SP
MP
SB
MB
TA
NA
TB
NB
SL
ML
SF
MF
TN
NN
SE
ME
TE
NE
TF
NF
SG
MG
SH
MH
TH
NH
SS
MS
CP
CH
CJ
-------------✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
---✓
✓
-----10
10
------------------------10, 20, 30
10, 20, 30
5, 10, 15, 20, 30
---
-------2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
---------------2.5 ... 30
2.5 ... 30
-✓
✓
✓
✓
--------------------------------
✓
------------------------------------
-----✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
---------------------------------✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
---
2.5 ... 30 -2.5 ... 30 --
---
✓
✓
✓
✓
50 ... 100 %, ✓
OFF
--
2.5 ... 30 --
--
✓
✓
N pole protected1)
Order No.
supplement
16
General data
---60 %
100 %
----50/100 %
50/100 %
----50/100 %
50/100 %
50/100 %
50/100 %
----50/100 %
50/100 %
--50/100 %
50/100 %
50/100 %
50/100 %
----50 ... 100 %,
OFF
---
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Size-dependent.
TM up to In = 630 A.
Motor protection up to In = 500 A.
With COM20/COM21.
With COM10/COM11.
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
General data
Internal accessories (auxiliary switches, undervoltage
releases, shunt releases)
The SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers can be supplied with all the
internal accessories (e. g. auxiliary switches, undervoltage releases or shunt releases). The available versions can be found
in the tables with the Order No. supplements.
All rotary operating mechanisms can be locked in the OFF position with the help of suitable padlocks. This means that all
SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers which have these operating
mechanisms as well as the corresponding terminal covers can
be used as main control switches.
Fixed-mounted, plug-in or withdrawable version
The fixed-mounted circuit breaker is the basic version. This can
be converted very easily into a plug-in or withdrawable version
with the aid of the appropriate assembly kit. This kit contains
blade contacts, a locking pin and terminal covers for the plug-in
version. The assembly kit for the withdrawable version also contains side covers and a racking mechanism. Even with the masking frame mounted, it is still possible to move using the handle
with the door closed.
Tripped
(Ausgelöst)
Toggle lever operating mechanism positions
A toggle handle extension is supplied with the
SENTRON VL1250 and VL1600 circuit breakers. This accessory
must be ordered separately for SENTRON VL400 to VL800
circuit breakers, if required.
NSE0_00699
The toggle lever assumes the "tripped" position when the internal
tripping mechanism is activated by an overcurrent tripping, e. g.
an overload or short-circuit. The activation of an undervoltage release or shunt release also causes the toggle lever to assume
the "tripped" position. The toggle lever must be put into the
"OFF/RESET" position before the circuit breakers can be reclosed. It will then be possible to reset the internal tripping
mechanism and reclose the main contacts on the circuit breaker
(see illustration).
Rotary operating mechanism secured with a padlock
Front-operated rotary operating mechanisms
Motorized operating mechanisms
These operating mechanisms have been designed for direct
mounting to the circuit breaker and change the toggle lever
movement from a linear to a rotary motion.
The SENTRON VL160X to VL1600 circuit breakers (sizes 160 to
1600 A) can be equipped with motorized operating mechanisms
for remote opening and closing during operation.
A leading voltage can be applied to the undervoltage release of
a circuit breaker with leading auxiliary switches which makes the
circuit breaker ready-to-close.
These motorized operating mechanisms for SENTRON VL160X
to VL800 circuit breakers have a stored-energy feature (for synchronization) with a maximum ON period of tE ! 100 ms.
Door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms
(complete operating mechanisms)
For SENTRON VL160X, VL160, VL250, VL1250 and VL1600 circuit breakers there are motorized operating mechanisms without
a stored-energy feature for remote-controlled ON and OFF
switching.
Door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms and removable
covers are available for circuit breakers which are installed into
control cabinets and distribution boards. These are supplied as
complete assembly kits, including an articulated-shaft
mechanism.
With regard to the switching status indication and the "RESET"
position, the same applies to the rotary operating mechanisms
as to the toggle lever. The position of the operator lever (knob)
indicates the status.
All motorized operating mechanisms are always supplied with a
locking device for padlocks. Optional safety locks are also available for motorized operating mechanisms with stored-energy
feature.
These locking devices can be used to block the operating
mechanism electrically and mechanically.
All remote-controlled operating mechanisms are equipped with
a manual operation option for maintenance purposes.
The motorized operating mechanisms with stored-energy feature for VL160X to VL800 as well as the motorized operating
mechanisms for VL1250 and VL1600 are each optionally
equipped inside with a signaling contact (NO) for the following
functions:
# Querying the AUTO/Manual selector switch for VL160X to
VL800 (not possible with VL1250 to VL1600)
# Actuating the mechanical OFF/0 button
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The basic versions of the SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers are
equipped with a toggle lever as an operating mechanism which
is also used as a switch position indicator. In addition to "ON"
and "OFF", "Tripped" is also indicated.
ON (EIN)
NSE0_ 00038a
Operating mechanisms
OFF (AUS)
RESET
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
General data
Main connections, basic equipment and options
NSE0_00702a
NSE0_00701a
NSE0_00700a
N S E 0 _ 0 1 5 4 1
Box terminal
(for copper cables or solid/
flexible busbars)
Connection with screw terminal (available with direct cable lug connection on
VL160X, VL160, VL250, VL400)
Connection to front busbar
connecting bars
(screw terminal required)
Circular conductor terminal/
multiple feed-in terminal
(for Al/Cu terminal)
Main circuit connections (for conductor cross-sections see "Technical Specifications", page 16/19)
Circuit breakers
Connection overview and further options
Box terminals
Screw terminal
Circular conductor
with metric thread for flat terminal/multiple
connectors
feed-in terminal
Rear-mounting
terminals
Front-accessible
connecting bars
VL160X
@
@
VL160
@
@
×
×
×
×
×
VL250
@
×
@
×
×
VL400
×
×
-
×2)3)
×
×
VL630
×1)
-
×2)
×
×
VL800
--
-
×2)
×
×
VL1250
--
-
×2)
×
×
VL1600
--
×
--
×
-
- Scope of supply
@
Optional scope of supply
× Available
-- Not available
1)
2)
3)
Connecting terminal plate for flexible busbar; not for 690 V AC/600 V DC.
Multiple feed-in terminal.
Circular conductor terminal also available.
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Auxiliary releases and auxiliary switches
Undervoltage releases, leading auxiliary switches
If there is no voltage present, closing of the circuit breaker is not
possible. If voltage is not applied to the releases, operation of
the circuit breaker will result in no-load switching.
Frequent re-tripping should be avoided because of its adverse
effect on the endurance of the circuit breaker.
All undervoltage releases are designed and tested so that they
meet all applicable requirements in accordance with IEC 60947
(drop-out voltage 0.70 to 0.35 Ue,
response voltage 0.85 to 1.10 Ue).
A leading voltage can be applied to the undervoltage release of
a circuit breaker with leading auxiliary switches which makes the
circuit breaker ready-to-close.
For SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers, the leading auxiliary switch
can be supplied with the front rotary operating mechanism or
complete operating mechanism. For more detailed information
please see "Selection and Ordering Data" for accessories in
Catalog LV 1.
Shunt releases
The shunt release is used for remote tripping of the circuit
breaker.
The coil of the shunt release is designed for short-time operation
only. A coil trip is implemented internally.
These devices operate according to IEC 60947 (tripping voltage
0.70 to 1.10 Ue).
It is not permissible to apply a continuous trip command to a
shunt release to prevent closing when the circuit breaker is
tripped.
A central tap is provided as standard for checking the conductivity of the coil.
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X4:
N 4th pole
accessory
compartment
X1:
Right access.
compartment
selectable:
X2:
Left access.
compartment
selectable:
VL160X
3VL1
Max.
3 HS
Max.
3 HS
VL160
3VL2
Max.
3 HS
Max.
3 HS
VL250
3VL3
Max.
3 HS
Max.
3 HS
VL400
3VL4
Max.
3 HS
Max.
3 HS
VL630
3VL5
Max.
4 HS
Max.
4 HS
VL800
3VL6
Max.
4 HS
Max.
4 HS
VL1250
3VL7
Max.
4 HS
Max.
4 HS
VL1600
3VL8
Max.
4 HS
Max.
4 HS
Max.
2 HS +
1 AS
Max.
2 HS +
1 AS
Max.
2 HS +
1 AS
Max.
2 HS +
1 AS
Max.
2 HS +
2 AS
Max.
2 HS +
2 AS
Max.
2 HS +
2 AS
Max.
2 HS +
2 AS
U<
Max.
3 HS
U<
Max.
3 HS
U<
Max.
3 HS
U<
Max.
3 HS
U<
Max.
4 HS
U<
Max.
4 HS
U<
Max.
4 HS
U<
Max.
4 HS
Max.
2 HS +
1 AS
Max.
2 HS +
1 AS
Max.
2 HS +
1 AS
Shunt trip or
undervoltage release
HS one auxiliary switch 1 NO or 1 NC
AS one alarm switch 1 NO or 1 NC
U<
VL160X with RCD:
Left accessory compartment
is equipped with tripping solenoid
VL160/VL250 with electronic overcurrent
release (LCD ETU: ETU40, ETU42):
Left accessory compartment
is equipped with tripping solenoid
NSE0_00584h
Note:
Maximum 6 switching elements (HS)
per circuit-breaker VL160X to VL400
Maximum 8 switching elements (HS)
per circuit-breaker VL630 to VL1600
Possible complements for the insulated accessory subsections in the
SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers
Before ordering, use the table above to check whether the required combination of shunt releases, undervoltage releases and auxiliary/alarm
switches is feasible.
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
General data
Auxiliary switches
Ground-fault detection in asymmetrically loaded systems
Auxiliary switches are used for indication and control. The contacts of the auxiliary switch close and open together with the
main contacts.
The neutral conductor current is measured directly. For the
3-pole circuit breakers this measurement is only evaluated for
ground-fault protection; for 4-pole circuit breakers it is also evaluated for neutral conductor overload protection.
The solid-state release determines the ground-fault current for
the three phase currents and neutral conductor current by
means of vectorial summation current formation.
For 4-pole circuit breakers, the fourth current transformer for the
neutral conductor is installed internally.
Alarm switch
The alarm switches (AS) are activated when the circuit breaker
has been tripped due to an overcurrent e. g. overload or shortcircuit. However, they are also activated if the circuit breaker has
been tripped by a shunt release or undervoltage release.
Installation of internal accessories
The insulated accessory subsections for installing accessories
(auxiliary releases and auxiliary switches/alarm switches) have
the designations X1, X2 and X4.
The equipping of the circuit breaker with internal accessories
and the configuration possibilities for circuit breakers with auxiliary releases and auxiliary/alarm switches depend on the mounting position and size of the circuit breaker (see the illustration
"Possible Complements for the Insulated Accessory Subsections of the 3VL Circuit Breakers").
3 V L
-T 6
L 1
L 2
L 3
N
P E
N S E 0 _ 0 0 6 8 6 a
3-pole circuit breaker, current transformer in the neutral conductor
PLC control
3VL
The auxiliary and alarm switches can be used to send signals to
programmable controllers. These switching blocks are part of
the Siemens 3SB3 range.
L1
L2
L3
N
PE
Leading auxiliary switches
NSE0_00687
The leading auxiliary switches OFF to ON or ON to OFF are available as a retrofit set for rotary operating mechanisms.
4-pole circuit breaker, current transformer installed internally
Current limiting
The SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers utilize the design principle
of magnetic repulsion of the contacts. The contacts open before
the anticipated peak value of the short-circuit current is
achieved. The current-limiting effects of the SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers provide effective protection for system components against the thermal and dynamic effects of the short-circuit current in the event of an electrical fault.
Direct detection of the ground-fault current through a current
transformer in the grounded neutral point of the transformer
(measurement method 2)
The current transformer is installed directly in the grounded
neutral point of the transformer.
3VL
L1
L2
L3
Ground-fault protection
Ground-fault release "G" senses fault currents that flow to ground
and that can cause fire in the plant. Several circuit breakers connected in series can provide graduated discrimination by means
of the adjustable delay time.
The following measurement methods can be used to detect neutral conductor and ground-fault currents:
Vectorial summation current formation (measurement method 1)
Ground-fault detection in symmetrically loaded systems
The three phase currents are evaluated with the help of the vectorial summation current formation.
3VL
L1
L2
L3
PE
NSE0_00685
N
T6
PE
NSE0_00688
3-pole circuit breakers, current transformers in the grounded neutral
point of the transformer
For RCD modules see Catalog LV 1 "Accessories".
For external current transformers see Catalog LV 1,
"Accessories".
Transformer protection
The SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers protect power distribution
systems against overload and short-circuit on the low-voltage
side of the infeed transformer. The resulting requirements with respect to current-based and/or time-based discrimination are reliably fulfilled by the SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers for system protection (equipped with thermal-magnetic (TM) or solid-state
overcurrent releases (ETU or LCD ETU).
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
General data
Thermal-magnetic overcurrent releases TM1)
Application: system protection –
TM, LI/LIN function
L
I
NSE0_00689
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 3 9 a
O F F
6 3 A
T M ~=
5 0 ° C
C A T .A
Overload protection, fixed, short-circuit protection,
fixed; see "Selection and ordering data" for VL160X,
releases installed in the switch enclosure
2
Application: system protection –
TM, LI/LIN function
L
I
NSE0_00690
4
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 4 0 a
O F F
6 3 A
T M ~=
5 0 ° C
C A T .A
Overload protection adjustable IR = 0.8 to 1 × In,
short-circuit protection, fixed,
see "Selection and ordering data" for VL160X,
releases installed in the switch enclosure
1 .0
2
Application: system protection –
TM, LI/LIN function
L
I
NSE0_00691
6
x I
.8
IR
n
4
6
N S E 0 _ -0 0 5 4 1 a
I R
I i
I n = 1 6 0 A
I
Overload protection adjustable
IR = 0.8 to 1 × In,
short-circuit protection, adjustable
Ii = 5 to 10 × In, for VL160 to VL630
7
8
6
5 0
C
9 x I
n
5
T M
1 0
2
~=
I I
R
i
C A T .A
x I n
4
Application: starter protection –
M, I function
1 6 D C
1 .0
.8
6
N S E 0 _ 0 1 5 4 0 a
I6 D K
i
n = 1 6 0 A
Short-circuit protection, adjustable
Ii = 7 to 15 × In, for VL160 to VL6302)
I
i
1 2 5 0
~
2 5 0 0
C A T .A
N S E 0 _ 0 1 5 3 9
2
16
Solid-state releases ETU
For types
General information:
VL160 to VL1600
No auxiliary voltage for release required
All ETUs have a thermal image
Flashing green LED indicates faultless
operation of microprocessor
4
6
Overload status (I > 1.05 × IR) is indicated
by continuous yellow LED (alarm)
Integrated self-test function
Female connector for test unit
Application: system protection – ETU10,
LI/LIN function
NSE0_02077
Overload protection IR = 0.4; 0.45; 0.5 to 0.95;
1 × In, time-lag class tR = 2.5 to 30
L
I
NSE0_00691
Short-circuit protection (instantaneous)
Ii = 1.25 to 11 × In2)
I R 1.0 .4
.95
.9
X3
.45
.5
t R (S) 30 2.5
25
4
6
20
.8
.6
x I n .7 .63
Ii
8
17
14 10
11 1.25
1.5
10
2
8
6
xI n 5
Alarm
>1.05
IN
3
4
IN
100%
Active
IN
50%
Neutral conductor protection
IN = 50 %/100 % × IR, versions "TA" and "NA".
Application: system and generator protection –
ETU20, LSI/LSIN function
L
S
I
NSE0_00920
Short-circuit protection (short-time delayed)
Isd = 1.5 to 10 × IR2), tsd = 0 to 0.5 s,
I2t selectable on/off
Short-circuit protection (instantaneous)
Ii = 11 × In (fixed)2)
Neutral conductor protection
IN = 50 %/100 % × IR, versions "TF" and "NF".
1)
Operating temperature TM TU: 0 °C ... 75 °C.
2)
Size-dependent, see Catalog LV 1, "Selection and ordering data".
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NSE0_02078
Overload protection IR = 0.4; 0.45; 0.5 to 0.95;
1 × In,
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I R 1.0 .4
.95
X3
.45
.9
.5
.8
.6
x I n .7 .63
I sd
10 1.5
8
2
7
6
5
t sd(S) .4 0
.3
Alarm
>1.05
IN
.1
.2
2.5 .2
2
2
.3 I t IN
3 I t .1
4 x I R ON .5 .4 OFF 100%
Active
IN
50%
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
General data
Application: system protection –
ETU12, LIG/LING function
L
NSE0_02079
Overload protection IR = 0.4; 0.45; 0.5 to 0.95;
1 × In, time-lag class tR = 2.5 to 30
I
G
NSE0_00693
Short-circuit protection (instantaneous)
I = 1.25 to 11 × In1)
I R 1.0 .4
.95
.45
.9
X3
t R (S) 30 2.5
25
.5
.8
x I n .7 .63
.6
4
6
20
8
17
Alarm
Ig I t g OFF .6/.1
11 1.25
>1.05
1.5
10
1/.3
1/.1
.6/.3
2 .6/.3
8
Active
1/.3
6
3 I 1/.1
IN
N
OFF 50%
xI n 5 4
100% .6/.1
Ii
14 10
For 4-pole circuit breakers:
Neutral conductor protection 50 %/100 % × IR
Ground-fault protection: measurement method 1:
Ig = 0.6/1.0 In, tg = 0.1/0.3 s,
(GR) vectorial summation current formation for the
currents of the three phases/and neutral conductor
(four-conductor systems); I"n = In, versions "SL",
"SF", "ML", "MF", "TN", "NN" (for Order No. supplements see Catalog LV 1, "Selection and ordering
data").
Application: system and generator protection –
ETU22, LSIG/LSING function
L
S
I
G
NSE0_00921
NSE0_02080
Overload protection IR = 0.4; 0.45; 0.5 to 0.95;
1 × In,
Short-circuit protection (short-time delayed)
Isd = 1.5 to 10 × IR, tsd = 0 to 0.5 s,
I2t
I R 1.0 .4
.95
X3
.45
I sd
.9
.5
.8
.6
x I n .7 .63
10 1.5
8
2
7
6
5
t sd(S) .4 0
.3
Ig I t g OFF .6/.1
.1
Alarm
>1.05
1/.3
1/.1
.6/.3
.2 .6/.3
2.5 .2
Active
2
2
t
I
1/.3
.3
3 I t .1
IN 1/.1
IN
.6/.1 OFF 50%
4 x I R ON .5 .4 OFF 100%
selectable on/off
Short-circuit protection (instantaneous) Ii = 11 × In
(fixed)1)
For 4-pole circuit breakers:
Neutral conductor protection 50 %/100 % × IR
16
Ground-fault protection: measurement method 1:
Ig = 0.6/1.0 In, tg = 0.1/0.3 s,
(GR) vectorial summation current formation for the
currents of the three phases/and neutral conductor
(four-conductor systems);
I"n = In, versions "SG", "SH", "MG", "MH", "TH", "NH"
(for Order No. supplements see Catalog LV 1,
"Selection and ordering data").
Application: motor protection – ETU10M,
LI function
L
NSE0_02081
I
NSE0_00943
Overload protection, finely adjustable IR = 0.41;
0.42 to 0.98; 0.99; 1 × In,
trip class tc = 10 (fixed)
.4 .4
.4
.4
.4
X3
.5
.6
.9
Thermal image
IR
.10 .01
.09
+ .08
.8 .7
xI n
.4 .4
IR
.02
.03
.04
.07
.06 .05
Ii
Alarm
>1.05
11 1.25
1.5
10
2
8
xI n
6
Active
3
5
4
Short-circuit protection (instantaneous)
Ii = 1.25 to 11 × In1)
with phase failure sensitivity (40 % IR fixed).
Application: motor protection – ETU30M,
LI function
L
NSE0_02082
I
N S E 0 _ 0 1 4 1 9
Overload protection, finely adjustable IR = 0.41;
0.42 to 0.98; 0.99; 1 × In,
trip class tc = 10, 20, 30
Thermal image
.4
.4
.5 + .08
.4
X3
.10 .01 Ii =11x In 30 10 TC
.09
.02
20 =6x
20
.6
.9
.8 .7
xI n
.03
.04
.07
.06 .05
Ii
10
Test
30
Alarm
>1.05
In
Active
10
30 20
Ii =8x In
Short-circuit protection (instantaneous)
Ii = 6 to 11 × In
with phase failure sensitivity (40 % IR fixed).
1)
Size-dependent, see Catalog LV 1, "Selection and ordering data".
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General data
Solid-state releases LCD ETU
General information:
No auxiliary voltage for release required
Current indicator
Illuminated LCD display indicates faultless
operation of microprocessor
The overload status (I > 105 % IR) is indicated by
"overload" on the LCD display
S
I
NSE0_00696
I
NSE0_00944
Short-circuit protection (short-time delayed) for
ETU40
Isd = 1.5 to 10 × IR, tsd = 0 to 0.5 s,
L
Application: system protection –
ETU42, LSIG/LSING function
S
I
NSE0_00697
For communications integration to
PROFIBUS DP see section "Communication".
E S C
L 1 = 1 7 8 ; L 2 = 1 8 1
L 3 = 1 7 9 ; N = 0
C A T .A
n
Short-circuit protection (instantaneous)
Ii = 1.25 to 11 × In1)
Ground-fault protection: measurement method 1:
(GR) vectorial summation current formation for the
currents of the three phases/and neutral conductor
(four-conductor systems);
I"n = 0.4 to 1 × In, versions "CL", "CM", "CN" (for Order
No. supplements see Catalog LV 1, "Selection and
ordering data").
Size-dependent, see Catalog LV 1, "Selection and ordering data".
■ Integration
Mounting
The SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers are suitable for use in open
and enclosed switchboards and distribution systems. The recommended mounting positions for the SENTRON 3VL circuit
breakers are shown in the diagrams under "Technical specifications, permissible mounting positions".
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= 2 5 0 A
2 5
C L
I2t selectable on/off for ETU40
Short-circuit protection (instantaneous)
Ii = 1.25 to 11 × In1)
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 4 7 a
E S C
L 1 = 1 7 8 ; L 2 = 1 8 1
L 3 = 1 7 9 ; N = 0
On/off selectable thermal image
I2t selectable on/off
16
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 4 7 a
Overload protection IR = 0.4 to 1 x In,
time-lag class tR = 2.5 to 30
Short-circuit protection (short-time delayed)
Isd = 1.5 to 10 × IR, tsd = 0 to 0.5 s,
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Female connector for test unit
Overload protection IR = 0.4 to 1 × In,
trip class tc = 5 to 30 for ETU40M,
time-lag class tR = 2.5 to 30 for ETU40
Thermal image memory, selectable On/Off,
with phase failure sensitivity for ETU40M
(5 ... 50 % IR adjustable)
L
1)
Integrated self-test function
Application: system protection – ETU40,
LI/LS/LSI/LIN/LSIN functions and motor protection –
ETU40M, LI function
L
G
User-friendly, menu-driven setting of protection
parameters in absolute ampere values by means
of keys
C A T .A
n
= 2 5 0 A
2 5
C L
Measurement method 2:
(GGND) direct detection of ground-fault current by
means of current transformer, Ig = 0.4 to 1 × In,
tg = 0.1 to 0.5 s; version "CM" (for Order No. supplement see Catalog LV 1, "Selection and ordering
data").
For 4-pole circuit breakers:
Neutral conductor protection N: 50 to 100 % IR
adjustable or can be switched off.
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
General data
■ Configuration
Communication
Three alternatives are available for communication.
An LCD ETU (ETU40, ETU40M or ETU42) is required in addition
for the more extensive communication with COM10, or a COM20
is used with a communication-capable ETU.
If less data is required, the SIMOCODE Professional can be
used as interface. All versions can be switched on and off using
an optional motorized operating mechanism.
Data transmission
through COM10
Data transmission
through COM20
Data transmission
through
SIMOCODE Pro
Switch on/off
✓
✓
✓
Alarm and tripping memory, min./max. measured values and maintenance information
✓
✓2)
--
✓
✓
✓
Tripped signals with tripping current and time stamp
✓
✓1)
--
Alarm signals (e. g. overload)
--
✓
✓
Alarm signals with time stamp (e. g. overload, phase unbalance, current etc.)
✓
--
--
Threshold value warning, with time stamp (e. g. phase currents)
✓
✓1)
--
Phase currents and neutral conductor current, each with min./max. value and time stamp ✓
✓2)
--
Phase currents, voltages, power
--
--
✓
Read and write
✓
✓
--
Set values for SIMOCODE Pro
--
--
✓
(e. g. number of tripping operations, number of switching operations)
✓
✓
--
Device identification data
✓
✓
--
Time synchronization
✓
✓
--
Transmittable data
Commands
Operating statuses
ON or OFF status trip position
Event signals
Measured values
Parameter values
✔ Available
16
Maintenance information
-- Not available
Function
Local
Remote
Solid-state
release version
COM10
module
COM20
module
SIMOCODE
Breaker Data
Adapter
Breaker Data
Adapter Plus
TM
ETU
LCD ETU
Transmission of the operating state (only ON, ✓
OFF, tripped) to the PROFIBUS
✓
✓
--
--
✓
--
--
Transmission of the operating state (ON, OFF, -tripped, warnings, causes of tripping, event
log) to the PROFIBUS
✓
✓
✓
✓
--
❏
❏
Display of measured values (current only)
-and parameters in release, change parameters through display
--
✓
❏
❏
❏
❏
❏
Transmission of maximum value of
present current in %
✓
✓
✓
--
--
✓
❏
❏
Transmission of individual present phase
currents incl. min./max. and time stamp
--
✓
✓
✓
✓1)2)
--
❏
❏
Transmission of identification data
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
--
❏
❏
Transmission of switch information
on HTML basis locally to a PC
--
--
✓
❏
--
--
✓
✓
Transmission of switch information
on HTML basis through Ethernet
--
--
✓
❏
--
--
--
✓
Read out and adjust protection parameters
through PROFIBUS
--
✓
✓
✓
✓
--
❏
❏
Functions of the communication components
✓
Required
1)
Without time stamp.
Function can optionally be taken over by more than one release.
2)
Only max. values.
Function can optionally be taken over by one of these adapters.
❏
Not necessary for this function, optionally combinable
--
Function not available
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General data
Switching of DC currents
The VL160X to VL630 circuit breakers (for system protection with
TM, for starter combinations, non-automatic air circuit breakers)
can also be used for DC switching and protection applications.
The VL160 to VL1600 circuit breakers with solid-state releases
(ETU) are not suitable for DC applications.
For voltages above 250 V for VL160 to VL630, a series connection of 2 or 4 conducting paths is required.
As the current has to flow through all of the conducting paths, the
following connections are recommended in order to satisfy the
thermal tripping characteristics.
However, the maximum permitted DC current for each conducting path needs to be taken into account for DC switching
applications.
With DC applications, the response values of the instantaneous
short-circuit releases ("I" releases ) are increased by 30 to 40 %.
Recommended connection/Maximum permitted DC voltage Ue
Remarks
Circuit B1)
Circuit A
For 3- and 4-pole circuit breakers2)3)
250 V DC4)
1
L
2
500 V DC4)
3
5 L
N
4
6
N
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 4 1 a
L
2
3
5 L
2
4
6
If there is no possibility of a ground fault, or if every ground fault is rectified
immediately (ground-fault monitoring), then the maximum permitted DC voltage is 600 V for both circuits.
600 V DC
3
5
4
6
L
N
L
N
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 4 2 a
2-pole switching (grounded system)
1
3
5 L
2
4
6
The grounded pole is always assigned to the individual conducting path, so
that there are always 2 conducting paths in series in the event of a ground
fault in circuit A and 3 conducting paths in series in the event of a ground fault
in circuit B.
N S E 0 _ 0 1 5 3 8
600 V DC
3
5
2
4
6
600 V DC
1 L
L
L
N
N
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 4 3 a
16
2-pole switching (non-grounded system)
1
N S E 0 _ 0 1 5 3 7
500 V DC
1
L
1-pole switching (grounded system)
3
5
2
4
6
L
1
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 4 4 a
1)
Circuit B: A current reduction to 75 % is necessary with 4 conducting
paths. The characteristic curve is also shifted by the greater temperature
rise.
2)
VL160X on request.
3)
4th pole (N) without overload and short-circuit releases, or 4th pole
(N=100 %).
4)
With a non-grounded system, all poles must be disconnected.
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
General data
■ Technical specifications
Type
VL160X
3VL1
VL160
3VL2
VL250
3VL3
VL400
3VL4
VL630
3VL5
VL800
3VL6
VL1250
3VL7
VL1600
3VL8
Max. rated current In
N pole
A 160
A 160
160
160
250
250
400
400
630
630
800
800
1250
1250
1600
1600
Rated insulation voltage Ui acc. to IEC 60947-2
Main current paths
AC
Auxiliary circuits
AC
V 800
V 690
800
690
800
690
800
690
800
690
800
690
800
690
800
690
8
4
8
4
8
4
8
4
8
4
8
4
8
4
8
4
V 690
V 500
V 600
690
600
600
690
600
600
690
600
600
690
600
600
690
--1)
600
690
--1)
600
690
--1)
600
A
A
A
A
B 3)
A
B 3)
A
B 3)
A
B 3)
–25 ... +70
–40 ... +80
–25 ... +70
–40 ... +80
–25 ... +70
–40 ... +80
–25 ... +70
–40 ... +80
–25 ... +70
–40 ... +80
–25 ... +70
–40 ... +80
–25 ... +70
–40 ... +80
100/100
100/100
100/100
100/100
--/100
--/100
--/100
93/95
93/95
93/95
93/95
--/95
--/95
--/95
86/80
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp
Main current paths
Auxiliary circuits
kV
kV
Rated operational voltage Ue
IEC
50/60 Hz
NEMA
AC
DC2)
AC
60 Hz
Utilization categories
(IEC 60947-2)
A
Permissible ambient temperature4)
Operation
Storage
°C –25 ... +70
°C –40 ... +80
Permissible load at various ambient temperatures
Close to the circuit breaker, related to
the rated current of the circuit breaker
• Circuit breakers for
system protection
TM/ETU Up to 50 °C % % 100/-At 60 °C % 93/--
TM/ETU
--/80
--/80
--/80
Up to 50 °C % % --
At 70 °C % 86/--
100
100
100
100
--
--
--
At 60 °C % --
95
95
95
95
--
--
--
At 70 °C % --
80
80
80
80
--
--
--
Up to 50 °C % % 100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
At 60 °C % 93
93
93
93
93
93
93
93
At 70 °C % 86
86
86
86
86
86
86
86
kg -kg -kg --
1.5
0.7
0.9
1.6
0.7
0.9
4.2
1.5
1.7
7.8
1.2
1.5
14.2
-1.8
21
-4.0
27.3
-4.0
kg 2.0
kg --
2.2
2.4
2.3
2.5
5.7
5.9
9.0
9.3
-16.0
-25.0
-31.3
kg -kg -kg --
2.0
1.0
1.1
2.2
1.0
1.1
5.5
1.9
2.1
9.7
1.5
2.0
18.2
-2.3
27.5
-6.0
34.8
-6.0
kg 2.5
kg --
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
7.4
7.6
11.2
11.7
-20.5
-33.5
-40.8
TM/ETU
• Circuit breakers for
motor protection
• Circuit breakers for starter combinations and non-automatic
circuit breakers
86/80
86/80
86/80
Basic unit without solid-state release
Thermal-magnetic overcurrent release
Solid-state release
Basic unit
• With thermal-magnetic overcurrent release
• With solid-state release
Weights of 4-pole circuit breakers
Basic unit without solid-state release
Thermal-magnetic overcurrent release
Solid-state release
Basic unit
• With thermal-magnetic overcurrent release
• With solid-state release
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity
acc. to IEC 60947-2
For rated short-circuit breaking capacity see table under "Overview".
1)
Circuit breaker cannot be used for direct current.
2)
Rated DC data apply only for thermal-magnetic overcurrent releases.
3)
On request.
4)
Exception: 3VL molded case circuit breakers with TM TU: 0 °C ... 75 °C due
to derating at low temperatures.
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Weights of 3-pole circuit breakers
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
General data
Type
VL160X
3VL1
VL160
3VL2
VL250
3VL3
VL400
3VL4
VL630
3VL5
VL800
3VL6
VL1250
3VL7
VL1600
3VL8
Endurance
Operating cycles 20000
20 000
20 000
20 000
10 000
10 000
3000
3000
Electrical endurance
Operating cycles 10000
10 000
10 000
10 000
5000
3000
1500
1500
120
120
120
60
60
30
30
Max. switching frequency
1/h 120
Connection types
See "Main Connections, Basic Equipment and Options"
Conductor cross-sections
Box terminals4)
• Solid or stranded cable
• Finely stranded with end sleeve
• Flexible busbar
Copper only mm2 2.5 ... 95
mm2 2.5 ... 50
mm 12 × 10
Connecting terminal plate for flexible busbar3)
mm --
2.5 ... 95
2.5 ... 50
12 × 10
25 ... 185
25 ... 120
17 × 10
50 ... 300
50 ... 240
25 × 10
----
----
----
----
--
--
--
2 units
10 × 32
--
--
--
Circular conductor terminal for cable4)
• Solid or stranded cable
Cu or Al
• Finely stranded with end sleeve
mm2 16 ... 70
mm2 10 ... 50
16 ... 70
10 ... 50
25 ... 185
25 ... 120
50 ... 300
50 ... 240
---
---
---
---
Multiple feed-in terminal4)
• Solid or stranded cable
mm2 --
--
--
--
--
2 units
50 ... 120
2 units
50 ... 95
2 units
50 ... 240
2 units
50 ... 185
3 units
50 ... 240
3 units
50 ... 185
4 units
50 ... 240
4 units
50 ... 185
--
mm2 --
22 × 7
M6
24 × 7
M8
32 × 10
M8
40 × 10
M6
2 × 40 × 10 2 × 50 × 10 3 × 60 × 10
M8
M8
--
Cu or Al
• Finely stranded with end sleeve
• Direct connection of busbars
Cu or Al
• Screw for connection with screw terminal
mm 17 × 7
M6
--
Conductor cross-sections for control circuits with
terminal connection
Screw terminals
• Solid
• Finely stranded with end sleeve
For details see Mounting Instruction.
mm2 0.75 ... 1.5 0.75 ... 1.5 0.75 ... 1.5 0.75 ... 1.5 0.75 ... 1.5 0.75 ... 1.5 0.75 ... 1.5 0.75 ... 1.5
mm2 0.75 ... 1.0 0.75 ... 1.0 0.75 ... 1.0 0.75 ... 1.0 0.75 ... 1.0 0.75 ... 1.0 0.75 ... 1.0 0.75 ... 1.0
Power loss per circuit breaker at max. rated current
System protection
System protection
TM 0.8 ... 1.0
ETU or LCD
ETU
For starter combinations or
non-automatic air circuit breaker
For motor protection
W 12 ... 70
W –
15 ... 48
40
32 ... 80
60
60 ... 175
90
85 ... 230
160
-250
-210
-260
W 40
W –
40
40
60
60
90
90
160
160
250
--
210
--
260
--
Permissible mounting position1)
16
9 0 °
2)
3 0 °
9 0 °
9 0 °
3 0 ° -9 0 °
N S E _ 0 0 9 2 3 a
N S E 0 _ 0 0 0 2 6 a
N S E 0 _ 0 1 5 4 5 b
Auxiliary and alarm switches
Conventional free-air thermal current Ith
A 10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Rated making capacity
A 10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10 TDz/10
10 TDz/10
AC
Rated operational voltage
Rated operational current
V 24
48
110
230
400
600
AC-12
AC-15
A 10
A 6
10
6
10
6
10
6
10
3
10
1
V 24
48
110
230
DC-12
DC-13
A 10
A 3
DC
Rated operational voltage
Rated operational current
Back-up fuse/ miniature circuit breaker
A 10 TDz/10
5
1.5
10 TDz/10
2.5
0.7
10 TDz/10
1
0.3
10 TDz/10
10 TDz/10
10 TDz/10
Leading auxiliary switch with
rotary operating mechanism
Conventional thermal current Ith
Rated making capacity
Rated operational voltage
Rated operational current
Rated breaking capacity, inductive, p.f. = 0.7
Rated breaking capacity
Back-up fuse, quick
A 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
A 2 (ind. 0.5) 2 (ind. 0.5) 2 (ind. 0.5) 2 (ind. 0.5) 2 (ind. 0.5) 2 (ind. 0.5) 2 (ind. 0.5) 2 (ind. 0.5)
V AC 230
230
230
230
230
230
230
230
A 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
A 0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
A 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
A 2
Position indicator switches
Conventional thermal current Ith
Rated making capacity
Rated operational voltage
Rated operational current
Rated breaking capacity, inductive, p.f. = 0.7
Rated breaking capacity
Back-up fuse, quick
A
A
V AC
A
A
A
A
16
16
250
16
4
16
16
16
10
400
10
4
10
10
1)
For VL800 to VL1600 circuit breakers with guide frame in lateral mounting
position. Adapter set on request.
2)
Permissible current load factor 0.9; only with internal accessories.
3)
Not for 690 V AC/600 V DC.
4)
Cross-sections according to IEC 60999.
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General data
Type
VL160X
3VL1
VL160
3VL2
VL250
3VL3
VL400
3VL4
VL630
3VL5
VL800
3VL6
VL1250
3VL7
VL1600
3VL8
Auxiliary and alarm switches
Tripped signal switch in RCD module1)
Conventional thermal current Ith
A --
2
2
2
--
--
--
--
Rated making capacity
A --
2
2
2
--
--
--
--
Rated operational voltage
V AC --
250
250
250
--
--
--
--
Rated operational current
A --
2
2
2
--
--
--
--
Rated breaking capacity, inductive, p.f. = 0.7
A --
0.5
0.5
0.5
--
--
--
--
Rated breaking capacity
A --
2
2
2
--
--
--
--
Back-up fuse, quick
A --
2
2
2
--
--
--
--
Auxiliary releases
Group 1: VL160X to VL400
Group 2: VL630 to VL1600
Undervoltage releases
Response voltage:
Release (circuit breaker is tripped)
Pick-up (circuit breaker can be closed)
V 0.35 ... 0.70 × Us
V 0.85 ... 1.1 × Us
0.35 ... 0.70 × Us
0.85 ... 1.1 × Us
Power consumption (uninterrupted duty) at:
AC 50/60 Hz 24 V
AC 50/60 Hz 110 ... 127 V
AC 50/60 Hz 220 ... 250 V
AC 50/60 Hz 208 V
AC 50/60 Hz 277 V
VA
VA
VA
VA
VA
1.4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
AC 50/60 Hz 380 ... 415 V
AC 50/60 Hz 440 ... 480 V
AC 50/60 Hz 500 ... 525 V
AC 50/60 Hz 600 V
VA
VA
VA
VA
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
12 V DC
24 V DC
48 V DC
W 0.8
W 0.8
W 0.8
1.5
1.5
1.5
60 V DC
110 ... 127 V DC
220 ... 250 V DC
W 0.8
W 0.8
W 0.8
1.5
1.5
1.5
ms 50
50
Max. opening time
Shunt release
Power consumption (short time) at:
AC 50/60 Hz 24 V
AC 50/60 Hz 48 ... 60 V
AC 50/60 Hz 110 ... 127 V
AC 50/60 Hz 208 ... 277 V
AC 50/60 Hz 380 ... 600 V
Us
V 0.7 ... 1.1
VA
VA
VA
VA
VA
310
335 ... 465
470 ... 630
585 ... 1000
180 ... 500
Us
0.7 ... 1.1
330
380 ... 460
330 ... 430
520 ... 800
228 ... 750
24 V DC
48 ... 60 V DC
W 360
W 380 ... 590
385
480 ... 720
110 ... 127 V DC
220 ... 250 V DC
W 506 ... 680
W 470 ... 580
362 ... 424
418 ... 476
Max. opening time
Max. duration of operational voltage
ms 50
s Interrupts automatically, less than 10 ms
16
Response voltage:
Pick-up (circuit breaker is tripped)
50
Interrupts automatically, less than 10 ms
Time-delay device for undervoltage release
Rated control supply voltage Us
Control voltage for undervoltage release
V AC/DC 220 ... 250
V DC 220 ... 250
220 ... 250
220 ... 250
Conductor cross-sections
Finely stranded with end sleeve
mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5)
2 × (0.5 ... 1.5)
Solid
mm2 2 × (0.5 ... 1.5)
2 × (0.5 ... 1.5)
Delay time/connection
Undervoltage release
Undervoltage release and auxiliary relay
(3RH11)
1)
s 3/-s 6/Jumper Y2–Y1
1.5/-3/Jumper Y2–Y1
s 0.6/-s 1.2/Jumper Y2–Y1
0.3/-0.6/Jumper Y2–Y1
Max. DC rated operational voltage 125 V, minimum load 50 mA at 5 V DC.
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General data
Type
VL160X
3VL1
VL160
3VL2
VL250
3VL3
VL400
3VL4
VL630
3VL5
VL800
3VL6
VL1250
3VL7
VL1600
3VL8
Motorized operating mechanisms
x
x
x
--
--
--
x
x
Motorized operating mechanism with energy x
store (synchronizable)
x
x
x
x
x
--
--
< 100
< 100
--
--
--
< 250
< 250
110-127/220-240
--
--
--
42-48/60
110-127/220-250
Motorized operating
mechanisms
Power consumption
Rated control supply
voltage Us
VA/W < 100
AC 50/60 Hz 42
V
60/110-127/220
--
--
--
24/42-48/60
110-127/220-250
DIAZED fuses
(gG operational class,
characteristic slow)
V DC 24/48
A 4
2
--
--
--
4
2
Miniature circuit breaker
(C characteristic
acc.to EN 60898)
A 4
2
--
--
--
4
2
0.85 ...
1.1 x Us
--
--
--
0.85 ... 1.1 x
Us
0.85 ... 1.1 x Us
50
--
--
--
50
50
--
--
--
Non-maintained or continuous
command
Operating range
V 0.85 ... 1.1 0.85 ...
x Us
1.1 x Us
ms 50
50
Minimum command duration at Us
Max. command duration,
depends on circuit1)
Non-maintained or continuous
command
Total make-time
s <1
<1
<1
--
--
--
<5
<5
Break-time
s <1
<1
<1
--
--
--
<5
<5
Interval time between OFF and
ON commands
s >2
>2
>2
--
--
--
>5
>5
Interval time between ON and
OFF commands
s >2
>2
>2
--
--
--
>5
>5
1/h 120
120
120
--
--
--
30
30
< 100
< 100
< 200
< 250
< 250
--
--
110-127/220-250
--
--
110-127/220-250
--
--
Max. permissible switching
frequency
Motorized operating mechanism with energy
store (synchronizable)
16
Power consumption
Rated control supply
voltage Us
VA/W < 100
AC 50/60 Hz
V
42-48/60
V DC 24/42-48/60
DIAZED fuses
(gG operational class,
characteristic slow)
A 4
2
--
--
Miniature circuit breaker
(C characteristic
acc. to EN 60898)
A 4
2
--
--
Operating range
V 0.85 ...
1.1 x Us
Minimum command duration at Us
Max. command duration,
depends on circuit1)
ms 50
0.85 ...
1.1 x Us
0.85 ...
1.1 x Us
0.85 ...
1.1 x Us
0.85 ...
1.1 x Us
0.85 ...
1.1 x Us
--
--
50
50
50
50
50
--
--
--
--
Non-maintained or continuous command
< 100
< 100
< 100
< 100
< 100
--
--
Break-time
s <5
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
--
--
Interval time between OFF and
ON commands
s >5
>5
>5
>5
>5
>5
--
--
Interval time between ON and
OFF commands
s >1
>1
>1
>1
>1
>1
--
--
1/h 120
120
120
120
60
60
--
--
Total make-time
Max. permissible switching
frequency
ms < 100
x Available
-- Not available
1)
Changeover contact also permissible, note dead times between ON and
OFF commands.
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General data
Space requirements above arc chutes
Arcing spaces
Minimum clearances from adjacent
grounded parts and from non-insulated
live parts.
NSE0_00740
B
D
Plain conductors and busbars must be
insulated with phase barriers within the
arcing space.
Circuit
breakers
Switching
capacity
Minimum
enclosure
volume
m3
Type
The specific mounting instructions for the various sizes must be observed for plain
conductors and busbars outside the arcing space.
For mounting instructions and manual refer to the Internet
Manual for the SENTRON 3VL circuit breaker
This manual contains additional technical information, covering a product description,
mode of operation, electrical wiring system and retrofitting.
The manual and operating instructions are available in PDF format at:
http://www.siemens.com/lowvoltage/manuals
A
B
! 415 V
>415 ... 690 V >415 ... 690 V ! 690 V
Without/with
terminal
cover
Without
terminal
cover
C
D
! 690 V
! 690 V
With terminal
cover
VL160X
Standard
High
0.011
35
70
35
25
25
35
VL160
Standard
High
Very high
0.011
50
100
50
25
25
35
VL250
Standard
High
Very high
0.015
50
100
50
25
25
35
VL400
Standard
High
Very high
0.036
50
100
50
25
25
35
VL630
Standard
High
Very high
0.18
50
100
50
25
25
35
VL800
Standard
High
Very high
0.22
50
100
50
25
25
35
VL1250
Standard
High
Very high
0.22
70
100
70
30
30
50
VL1600
Standard
High
Very high
0.264
100
100
100
100
30
100
16
A
C
Definition of the permissible safety clearances
Clearance between
A: circuit breaker and busbars (bare metal and grounded metal); terminal
cover required above 600 V AC, 500 V DC
B: circuit breaker connection and floor
C: side of the circuit breaker and the side panels (bare metal and grounded
metal)
D: circuit breaker and non-conducting parts with an insulation thickness of at
least 3 mm (insulator, insulated busbar, painted plate)
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General data
General criteria for the selection of current transformers for
measurement purposes
4NC53 current transformer
Standards
Window-type current transformers
Rated primary current Ipn
Rated secondary current Isn
1A
16
5A
Accuracy class
Class 1
Class 3
Rated power Pn
Maximum voltage for equipment Um
Overcurrent limiting factor FS
Rated short-time thermal current Ith
Rated impulse current Idyn
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The conductor to be measured (busbar or cable) is passed through the window opening and constitutes
the primary circuit of the window-type current transformer.
Pin-wound transformers: An economical solution especially for small primary currents of 5 A to 75 A is achieved
when the conductor to be measured is pin-wound several times.
Current transformers can be continuously loaded with 1.3 times the rated primary current (Ipn).
Particularly suitable for longer measuring leads. Cable losses of only 4% in contrast to
5 A current transformers.
5 A current transformers generate 25 times the power losses on measuring leads as compared with 1 A current
transformers. These stray losses result in higher power in the case of long cables. Only recommended for use
with short measuring leads.
Operation measurement, internal metering
Current error ±1% at 1 × Ipn and 1.2 × Ipn
Coarse measurement
Current error ±3% at 0.5 × Ipn and 1.2 × Ipn
The rated power of transformers is specified in VA. The actual load rating should be similar to the rated power;
a lower actual load rating (underburden) increases the overcurrent factor and measuring devices may be damaged in case of a short-circuit, a higher actual load rating (overburden) has a negative effect on the accuracy.
With a frequency of 60 Hz the rated power increases to 1.2 times. With 162/3 Hz the output power decreases to
1/ of the rated power.
3
This is the rms value of the maximum voltage between the conductors of a system. For this voltage the insulation must be rated at normal operating conditions.
4NC5 current transformers are suitable for 720 V.
The overcurrent limiting factor is expressed using the characters FS and a factor, e. g. FS5 or FS10.
When a short-circuit current flows through the primary winding of a current transformer, the load on the measuring devices connected to the current transformer is the lower the smaller the overcurrent limiting factor is.
The rated short-time thermal current Ith is the rms value of the primary current with a duration of one second,
whose heat effect the current transformer can resist without being damaged in the event of a short-circuited
secondary winding.
The rated impulse current Idyn is the highest instantaneous value of the current after a short-circuit whose force
the current transformer can resist without being damaged.
The rated impulse current is specified as peak value.
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
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General data
Standards
IEC 60044-1, EN 60044-1
A
Rated secondary current Isn
Maximum voltage for equipment Um
Frequency
Rated overcurrent limiting factor FS
Max. uninterrupted current
Rated short-time thermal current Ith
Rated impulse current Idyn
Accuracy class
Ambient temperature
A
V
Hz
Max. busbar temperature
Molded-plastic class
Insulation
Test voltage
Secondary terminals
°C
Solid
Two-wire
Terminals with same polarity
Mounting
°C
°C
°C
kV
mm2
mm2
50 ... 1500,
5 ... 75, for use as pin-wound transformer for low currents
1 or 5
720
50 ... 60
FS5
1.2 × Ipn
60 × Ipn
2.5 × Ith or 150 × Ipn
1 (3)
+55 at 1.0 × Ipn
+40 at 1.2 × Ipn
-10 minimum value
+120
E (max. 120 °C continuously)
Thermoplast enclosure, halogen-free
3 AC
Double terminals using M4 captive screws,
finger-safe to EN 61140
2 × (2.5 ... 6)
2 × (1.5 ... 4)
Primary ➝ secondary
K/P1 ➝ k/S1
L/P2 ➝ l/S2
Either busbar or foot mounting
16
Rated primary current Ipn
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Characteristic curves
• General information: The indicated tripping values for the in-
verse-time delayed solid-state releases (thermal overload releases, "L" releases) are mean values taken from the spread of
all setting ranges from the cold state and under even load conditions on the conducting paths.
The tripping characteristics of the instantaneous (electromagnetic) short-circuit releases ("I" releases) are based on the
phase rated current In, which also represents the upper value
of the setting range on circuit breakers with adjustable thermal
overload releases. With a lower operational current there is a
correspondingly higher multiple for the tripping current of the
"I" releases.
1 0
5
2
1
t [ s ]
■
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 4 9 b
0
0
0
2 0
1 0
5
2
1
.5
.2
.1
.0 5
.0 2
.0 1
.0 0 5
.0 0 2
.0 0 1
"L" = Thermal release.
"I" = Instantaneous (electromagnetic)
short-circuit release
The time/current characteristic of the
inverse-time delayed overload release (thermal overload
releases, L overload release) for DC and AC with a frequency
of 50/60 Hz.
• For thermomagnetic releases (TM) the following applies:
0
0
2 0 0
1 0 0
5 0
The shown characteristic curve for the circuit breaker relates
to a specific setting range. It is, however, also valid as a schematic representation of circuit breakers with other current
ranges.
The time/current characteristic, the current limiting characteristics and the I2t characteristic curves were determined according to IEC 60947 and EN 60947.
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
5 0
1
2
4
6
1 0
2 0
4 0 6 0 1 0 0
2 0 0
4 0 0
1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
x
n
Schematic representation of the time/current characteristic curve for
SENTRON VL160 circuit breakers for system protection,
Icu 100 kA max. at 415 V; adjustable "I" release.
Under normal operating conditions, all three poles of the device must be loaded. The three main current paths must be
connected in series in order to protect single-phase or
DC loads.
• Tripping characteristic curves of the SENTRON VL160, VL250,
VL400 and VL630 circuit breakers for motor/generator protection with solid-state releases.
The tripping times of the inverse-time delayed solid-state releases apply to the non-preloaded (cold) state. In the operating/warm state (after application of a load at the rated current),
the tripping times are reduced to approx. 33 %. After a tripping operation due to overcurrent, the tripping times are reduced in accordance with the dynamic tripping response (see
diagram), as a result of which a cooling time of a few minutes
is required before the next motor start.
Time/current characteristic curves, current limiting characteristic curves and I2t curves can be ordered from "Technical
Assistance" (e-mail: technical-assistance@siemens.com) or
downloaded from the following Internet site:
http://www.siemens.com/lowvoltage/characteristics
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Break-time
16
The characteristic curves apply to the cold state; at operating
temperature, the tripping times of the thermal releases are reduced to approximately 25 %.
Cold
Cold
Cooling down
2
3
Warm
Heating up
Warm
1
3
0
1
5
Dynamic tripping response (thermal image)
min 10
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■ Dimensional drawings
VL160X (3VL1), VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3), 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Circuit breakers
SENTRON VL160X (3VL1) circuit breakers
Circuit breaker installation instructions
Z
Y
Y
1 9
3 5
1 7 .5
3 5 (3 P )
3 5
3 5
1 5 7 .5
6 5
1 1 4 .5
3 1 .5
6 3 .5
I
1 3 3
5 8
X
X
O F F O
1 6
1 9
2 4
2 .5
9 .5
1 0 1 .5
O N
X
8 4
7 1 .5
9 .5
1 6
1 9
2 .3 (2 5 -1 6 0 A )
1 .2 (1 6 -2 0 A )
1 0 6 .5
9 0 .5
8 7
8 1 .5
4
5 .2
1 9
5 2 .5 (4 P )
7 0 (4 P )
1 2
3
1 2
2 X
2 0
5 2 .5
1 0 4 .5 (3 P )
1 3 9 .5 (4 P )
5 .5 (3 P )
5 .5 (4 P )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 7 1 a
4 X
1 6
3 2
SENTRON VL160/VL250 (3VL2/3VL3) SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) circuit
circuit breakers
breakers
Z
3 5
(3 P )
8 .4
6 X
X
6 5
1 9 .5
2 4
5 .5
1 3
1 3
7
1 1
1 1 .5
1 4 9
X
1 3 1 .5
3 5
1 8 5 .5
5 .5
3 5
1 4 9
7 5 .5
3 5
5 .2
1 7 4 .5
5 8
3 1 .5
X
1 7 .5
1 7 .5
7 5 .5
3 5
1 2 0 .5
6 3 .5
X
1 7 .5
6 X
8 8 .5
1 1
1 5 .5
3 5
8 8 .5
3 5
Y
Y
Y
4 -(2 5 0 )
2 .5 -(1 6 0 )
SENTRON VL160 and VL250 (3VL2
and 3VL3) circuit breakers
installation instructions
1 7 4 .5
1 0 6 .5
9 0 .5
8 7
8 1 .5
SENTRON VL250 (3VL3) circuit
breakers
4
1 2
2 4 .5
1 9
1 8
(8 )
7 0 (4 P )
2 4 .5
5 2 .5
1 0 4 .5
1 3 9 .5
2 X
4 X
5 2 .5
5 .5 (3 P )
5 .5 (4 P )
1 0 4 .5
1 3 9 .5
Y
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 7 2
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 7 3
Y
(8 )
1 6
1 6
3 2
3 2
Note:
The 5.5 mm extension at each end of the SENTRON VL250 (3VL3) circuit
breaker only applies when using box terminals or circular conductor terminals (8).
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Operating mechanisms
Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
1 7 3
1 0 4 .5
2 5 8
8 6 .5
(4 )
5 2
1 4 1 .5
Y
Y
Z
(7 )
(7 )
(7 )
O
O F F
O
O F F
X
1 4
I
CL
1 7 1 .5
O N
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 7 4 a
(1 )
X
7 4 .5
9 8 .5
I
(5 ) 8 8 .5
6 3
5 8
(7 )
O N
(4 )
1 - 3
4 7 .5
(5 ) 9 5
2 2 8
(6 )
Motorized operating mechanism for VL160X (3VL1)
204
204
155,5
22
66
42,5
220
104,5
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139,5
Motorized operating mechanism for VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3)
104,5
42,5
66
217
217
155,5
17
16
220
NSE0_01533
139,5
Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
1 0 4 .5
5 2
1 7 3
(4 )
Y
(2 )
8 6 .5
(1 )
2 0 1
4 0
Z
(2 )
(2 )
(5 ) 8 8 .5
X
T R IP P E D
1 7 1 .5
9 7 .5
T R IP P E D
1 4
CL
X
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 7 5 a
7 4 .5
6 2
5 8
(2 )
(3 )
(4 )
1 - 3
Y
4 7 .5
(5 ) 9 5
1 2 6 .5
1 4 0
(6 )
(1) Safety locks
(2) Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(3) Padlock
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out (for circuit breaker
(4) with operating mechanism)
(5) Step for cover
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
(8) Terminal insulation
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Terminals and phase barriers
Z
3 5
8 7
3 5
L
Y
4 4 .5
(4 P )
(1 )
(1 )
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
(1 )
Y
C
H
B
F
3 5
(4 P )
X
X
D
G
A
E
X
(2 )
(6 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 6 3
K
(2 )
K
(1 0 )
6 .5
J
9 .5
1 9
2 9
J
(7 )
Type
A
B
C
D
E
VL160X (3VL1)
242
126
116
222
VL160
(3VL2)
258
130
120
238
VL250
(3VL3)
263.5 133
120
238
F
G
H
J
K
266.5 138.5 222
116
20
7
27
283.5 143
238
120
20
7
27
283.5 143
238
120
22
11
29
(1) Phase barrier
(2) Front connecting bars
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(4) Threaded rear terminals, threaded bolt (long)
(5) Threaded rear terminals, threaded bolt (short)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Rear flat connector (long)
(9) Rear flat connector (short)
(10) Flared front busbar connecting bars
L
(3)
123
1-3
(3)
Z
16
Circuit breaker with rear terminals –
long and short
139 (4P)
104 (3P)
120.5
108
52
X
38
4
A
A
(5)
81.5
Z
11
M 12x1.75
38
66
(7)
81.5
(7)
Type
A
B
VL160X (3VL1)
71.5
133
C
96
182
VL160
(3VL2)
75.5
149
101
199
VL250
(3VL3)
75.5
149
101
199
51
63
1-3
25.5
B
X
B
X
(4)
D
6
X
C
(8)
(9)
NSE0_01249
(3)
D
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Terminal covers
Terminal covers, standard
1 3 9 (4 P )
1 0 4 (3 P )
5 2
Z
(2 )
A
Y
B
X
(1) Front connecting bars
(2) Terminal covers (standard)
(3) Terminal covers (extended)
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
(5) Outside surface of cabinet door
(6) Installation level
X
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 6 6 a
8 1 .5
(2 )
(6 )
Type
A
VL160X (3VL1)
B
C
D
96
182
326.5
168.5
VL160
(3VL2)
101
199
343
173
VL250
(3VL3)
101
199
343
173
Extended terminal covers
1 3 9 (4 P )
1 0 4 (3 P )
Z
9 5 .5
8 7
8 1 .5
5 2
Y
(1 )
D
16
(1 )
(4 )
X
C
X
(4 )
(5 )
(3 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 6 7 a
(3 )
(6 )
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Locking devices for toggle levers
34
20,3
48,3
60,2
28,3
30,1
Rear interlocking modules
Rear interlocking module
NSE0_01552
38,1
For more detailed dimensional drawings
see "Mounting Instructions for Rear Interlocking Module".
233,2
212,6
38,1
22,9
Rear interlocking module
for plug-in/withdrawable circuit breakers,
with front connection, without/with RCD module
(withdrawable version only without RCD module)
37,2
44,8
9
NSE0_01555
,
35
6,1
27,7
35 (3P) 70 (4P)
Mounting plate, example 1, not included in scope of supply
212,5
17,5
4 x Ø 5,5
m
3-6
2 x Ø 4,5
m
Y
16
NSE0_01553
19
90
NSE0_01549a
X
A
Ø14
17,5
98
Y
16,5
Mounting plate, example 2, not included in scope of supply
A
Without RCD module
VL160X (3VL1),
VL160 (3VL2),
VL250 (3VL3)
194
With RCD module –
only "plug-in version"
VL160X (3VL1),
VL160 (3VL2),
VL250 (3VL3)
315
32 mm x 32 mm x 3 mm x 457 mm
3-6
mm
6 x M6
6 x - M6
2,0 Nm
NSE0_01554a
Type
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Accessories
Circuit breaker with door-coupling rotary operating mechanism
439 MAX - 222 MIN (291 MIN MIT (10))
267
157.5
144
Z
NSE0_00776c
86.5
(2)
22
277 MAX - 60 MIN
58
2.5
(12)
X
6x6
(11)
28
(2)
(6)
(10)
(5)
1.5 - 3
(7)
Masking frame for door cut-out for circuit breaker with toggle lever
1 0 1 .5
Z
5 1
1 - 3
9
Y
6 1 .5
(6 )
1 3 8 .5
16
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 7 7
X
(4 )
(4 )
9 5 .5
Masking frame for door cut-out for circuit breaker
with operating mechanism
1 7 3
8 6 .5
1 7 1 .5
Y
7 4 .5
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 7 8
(3 )
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(2) Door-coupling rotary operating mechanism
(3) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
(5) Terminal covers
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(10) Support bracket
(11) Extension
(12) Center line of drive shaft
© Siemens AG 2009
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160X (3VL1), VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3), 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Door cut-outs
9 7
6 5
4 2 -5 0
1 8
3 6
3 2 .5
6 5
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating
Hole pattern and cut-out for plug-in base
mechanism, motorized operating mechanism with with rear connecting bars
stored-energy mechanism and extended escutcheon (with masking frame)
7 0 (4 P ) - 3 5 (3 P )
1 6 0 .5
9 2 .5
6 X
4 6
5 .5
8 0
1 9 4
1 4
1 1
1 5 9
5 0
X
7 0
X
3 6 .5
9 8
3 8
8 1
7 9 .5
5 2
4 X ø 5 .5
1 0 5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 2
X
1 2 7
1 7 .5
Y
Y
1 4 4 .5
4 X Æ 5 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 1 a
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 0
Y
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(with masking frame)
5 5
Y
X
5 9
X
3
4 .5
4 x
4 8 .5
9 0 .5
6 8
3 4
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 7 9 a
Y
Door cut-out for door-coupling rotary
operating mechanism
2 .5
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating
mechanism and motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
(without masking frame)
3 2 .5
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(without masking frame)
1 3 5 (4 P ) - 1 0 0 (3 P )
4 1 .5
3 8
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 3 a
8 3
7 3 .5
1 2
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 6 7 a
1 4 7 .5
Hole pattern and cut-out
for rear terminals
8 X
6 X
2 6 (4 P )
2 6 (3 P )
Door
hinge
point
Y
Note:
A minimum distance between
reference point Y and the door
hinge is required for the door
cut-outs.
D
B
C
Y
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 5 a
1 3
1 0 5 (4 P )
7 0 (3 P )
3 5
P
16
Y
D
A
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 6
D > A from table + (P x 5)
2 X
4 X
1 7 .5
5 .5 (3 P )
5 .5 (4 P )
3 5 (3 P )
7 0 (4 P )
Type
A
B
C
D
VL160X (3VL1) 114.5
65
71.5
133
VL160
(3VL2) 131.5
65
75.5
149
VL250
(3VL3) 131.5
65
75.5
149
Combination
A
Circuit breaker only
100
Circuit breaker + plug-in base
+ motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
100
Circuit breaker + plug-in base
+ front-operated rotary operating
mechanism
200
Circuit breaker + withdrawable version
200
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160X (3VL1), VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3), 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
Plug-in base with front connecting bars
Hole pattern for plug-in base
with front connecting bars
Z
174
165.5
139.5 (4P)
104.5 (3P)
78.5
73.5
38.5
35
(9)
49.5
Y
(9)
(10)
70
(4P)
(8)
X
4 x 5.5
98
Y
X
254
429.5
X
194
(6)
128.5
216
35 (3P)
17.5
28.5
12.5
(4)
(5)
56
1-3
(9)
5
25.5
NSE0_01168b
(8)
16
(7)
Plug-in base with rear flat bar connection
165.5
78.5
61.5
Z
(1)
113.5
X
(2)
(5)
(1)
NSE0_01169b
5
X
223.5
53
103.5
5
(2)
139.5 (4P)
104.5 (3P)
49.5
Y
58.5
(3)
(7)
1-3
(1) Plug-in base with rear terminal covers
(2) Plug-in base
Z
(7)
45.5
12.5
(3) Plug-in base with rear flat bar connection
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
70
105
25.5
35
X
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Plug-in base with front connecting bars
(2)
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(9) Plug-in base with terminal covers
on the front
(10) Phase barriers
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160X (3VL1), 3- and 4-pole, up to 160 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
SENTRON VL160X (3VL1) circuit breakers with motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism, mounted on plug-in base
(1) Plug-in base with terminal covers
Z
(2) Plug-in base
3 3 7
3 0 7
2 2 8
1 4 0
(2 )
(4 )
(3) Circuit breaker
6 1 .5
(1 )
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(3 )
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
1 4
( 8 ) CL
X
(8) Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy
mechanism
(9) Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
1 - 3
(6 )
(5 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 7 0 a
(7 )
SENTRON VL160X (3VL1) circuit breakers with front-operated rotary operating
mechanism mounted on plug-in base
Z
2 8 0
1 1
4 2
2 1 8 .5
2 0 5
6 1 .5
(1 )
1 2 6 .5
(2 )
(3 )
16
( 9 ) CL
1 4
X
(4 )
(6 )
1 - 3
(5 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 7 1 a
(7 )
90° angle connecting adapter
2 5 .5
2 x
9
1 7 .5
X
4 8
3 3
3 5 .5
Z
5
4 5 .5
1 2 .5
Z
2 5 .5
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 9 3 a
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3), 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Withdrawable version and accessories
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers with motorized SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers with
operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism (connected position) motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
(disconnected position)
3 0 7
2 2 8
1 4 1 .5
6 1 .5
(1 )
(2 )
(4 )
3 6 4
5 7
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 7 3 b
3 0
Z
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 7 2 b
Z
3 3 7
3 0 7
6 1 .5
2 2 8
2 0 1
(1 )
1 1 4
(2 )
(4 )
(3 )
(3 )
(8 ) CL
( 8 ) CL
X
1 4
1 4
X
(1 1 )
(1 1 )
1 - 3
(5 )
(5 )
(1 0 )
Z
1 3
4 5
2 1 8 .5
2 0 5 .5
6 1 .5
(1 )
1 2 6 .5
(2 )
(7 )
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers with
front-operated rotary operating mechanism (disconnected position)
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 7 4 a
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers with
front-operated rotary operating mechanism (connected position)
2 8 0
(1 0 )
(6 )
(7 )
(6 )
3 0 7
Z
2 4 6
1 2 6 .5
4 0 .5
1 8
2 0 5 .5
6 1 .5
(1 )
9 9
(3 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 7 5 a
1 - 3
(2 )
( 9 ) CL
( 9 ) CL
X
1 4
X
1 4
16
(3 )
(4 )
(4 )
(1 1 )
1 - 3
(6 )
1 - 3
(5 )
(6 )
(1 0 )
(7 )
(1) Plug-in base with terminal covers
(2) Plug-in base
(3) Circuit breaker
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
(9) Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(10) Locking device for racking mechanism
(11) Racking mechanism
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(5 )
(1 0 )
(7 )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3), 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Withdrawable version and accessories
2 0 5 .5
1 3
1 2 6 .5
4 5
6 1 .5
(2 )
(1 )
Z
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 7 6 b
Z
2 1 8
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers with
extended escutcheon (disconnected position)
2 4 5 .5
4 0
2 0 5 .5
1 2 6 .5
9 9
1 8
6 1 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 7 7 a
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers with
extended escutcheon (connected position)
(1 )
(3 )
(3 )
(4 )
(2 )
( 8 ) CL
( 8 ) CL
X
1 4
1 4
X
(6 )
(1 1 )
(6 )
1 - 3
(5 )
(1 0 )
(7 )
1 - 3
(1 0 )
(5 )
(1 1 )
Dimensions of extended escutcheon
(7 )
(1) Plug-in base with terminal covers
(2) Plug-in base
1 0 2 .5 (8 )
5 1 .5
Y
(3) Circuit breaker
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(8 )
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(7) Installation level
(8) Extended escutcheon
(10) Locking device for racking mechanism
3 4 .5
X
16
9 6 .5 (8 )
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(11) Racking mechanism
(4 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 7 8 a
Dimensions of withdrawable version
1 7 3
Y
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 7 9
8 6 .5
5 6
(1 1 )
7 4 .5
1 7 1 .5
X
(4 )
(1 0 ) + (2 )
1 5 2 .5 (3 P )
1 8 7 (4 P )
7 8 (1 1 )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Circuit breakers
SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) circuit breakers
1 6 3 .5
1 3 8 .5
1 1 5
1 0 6 .5
1 0 1 .5
Circuit breaker installation instructions
Y
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
Z
Y
1 1 8 .5
X
X
2 4 7 .5
2 1 5 .5
2 7 9 .5
6 7 .5
4 1 .5
X
1 3 4 .5
4 4 .5
1 5 0 .5
3 2
4 4
8 .3
8 2 .5
1 5 0
8 9 (4 P )
2 2
4 4 .5
3 2
4 6 .5
(9 )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 7 a
1 5
O
2 4 .5
5
1 6 .5
4 X
3 3
6 9 .5
7 .1
1 3 9 (3 P )
1 8 3 .5 (4 P )
3 0 .5
6 1 .5
Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
1 3 0
Y
Z
4 5
Y
(4 )
(4 )
(7 )
1 5 8 .5
X
1 5 0
X
2 3 9 .5
(7 )
2 5
X
I
I
5 4
O
(1 )
3 4 .5
1 2 2 .5
1 1 4 .5
(8 )
2 1 8 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 8 b
1 0 0
O
6 9 .5
1 3 9
Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(6 )
4 6 .5
7 9 .5
Z
Y
(4 )
1 4 .5
(1) Safety lock
Y
4 5
(2 )
(1 )
1 5 9
X
5 4 .5
X
1 5 0
2 3 9 .5
I
X
O
(3 )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 9 b
(4 )
1 - 3
1 4 8
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2 1 8 .5
(4) Masking frame for
door cut-out (for
circuit breaker with
operating mechanism)
(6) Outside surface of
cabinet door
(7) Motorized operating
mechanism with
stored-energy
mechanism
(8) Installation level
1 1 4 .5
(8 )
(2) Front-operated
rotary operating
mechanism
(3) Padlock
(2 )
1 0 0
16
2 2 4
1 -3
6 9 .5
1 3 9
(9) Toggle lever
extension
© Siemens AG 2009
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Terminals and phase barriers
1 8 3 .5 (4 P )
1 6 4 (4 P )
1 1 9 .5 (3 P )
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
Y
6 3 .5
1 1
O N
X
I
O F F
6 3 .5
2 0 0 .5
4 0 9
X
6 3 .5
1 1
2 0 0 .5
Ø
3 7 9
2 2 4
4 2 6
Ø
2 1 5 .5
(2 )
7 8 .5
Y
3 0 .5
O N
X
3 7 9
Z
2 1 5 .5
3 1 .5
(1 )
2 2 1 (4 P )
1 5 7 .5 (3 P )
I
4 0 9
1 0 6 .5
O F F
O
O
1 5
(1 0 )
(2 )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 6 9 a
1 9
1 5
9 .5
3 0 .5
(1 )
3 8
8 .5
(2 )
1 9
(1 )
(7 )
131.5
Z
(8)
168.5
28
X
11
14.5
X
316
215.5
X
(8)/
(9)
28 min.
118.5
118.5
40.5
(4)
68.5
Y
16
Z
182 (4P)
137.5 (3P)
171.5
157
215.5
101.5
(5)
(3)
73
1-5
8
M 12x1.75
(3)
98.5
113
NSE0_01250
(9)
34
(3)
(7)
1-5
(1) Phase barrier
(2) Front connecting bars
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(4) Rear terminal (long)
(5) Rear terminal (short)
(7) Installation level
(8) Rear flat connector (long)
(9) Rear flat connector (short)
(10) Flared front busbar connecting bars
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Terminal covers
Circuit breaker installation instructions
Front connecting bars
1 8 2 (4 P )
1 3 7 .5 (3 P )
1 0 1 .5
3 1 .5
6 8 .5
Y
Z
1 8 2 (4 P )
1 3 7 .5 (3 P )
1 2 0
1 0 6 .5
1 0 1 .5
6 8 .5
Y
Z
(4 )
(2 )
1 6 9
1 1
O N
I
X
2 9 1
3 1 6 .5
X
X
O N
X
O
5 6 0 .5
O F F
I
(6 )
O F F
O
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 6 1
(3 )
(3 )
(7 )
1 - 3
(2) Front connecting bars
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(4) Terminal covers (extended)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(2 )
(7) Installation level
(4 )
(8) Cut-out
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 7 0 a
(8 )
Rear interlocking modules
Rear interlocking module
for plug-in/withdrawable circuit breakers
for front connection, without/with RCD module
For more detailed dimensional drawings
see "Mounting Instructions for Rear Interlocking Module".
Y
Type
Y
89 (4P)
44,5 (3P)
22 (3P+4P)
155
2 x Ø 0,9
Ø 25
X
NSE0_01562
29,5
31
A
3-6
381
38
149,5
22
4 x Ø 7,1
431,8
69,9
4 x 8,3
38,1
369,4
409,1
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Rear interlocking module
32,8
22,9
16
(7 )
59,8
3,8
A
Without RCD module
VL400 (3VL4)
289
With RCD module
VL400 (3VL4)
449
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Interlocks
J
Locking devices for toggle levers
E
G
A
NSE0_01556
F
G
D
B
b
H
c
C
K
Type
a
d
e
f
g
h
i
k
3VL9 4
20.3
80.3 57.4
52.8
49.3
49.8
6.35
6.3
11.2
58.5
3VL9 6
21.6
79.8 71.1
62.0
50.4
46.5
12.9
8.9
8.6
72.2
3VL9 8
21.6
110.5 88.9
96.5
77.2
69.1
11.7
5.1
24.8
90.0
Accessories
101
490 MAX - 230 MIN (312 MIN WITH (11))
300 MAX - 60 MIN
NSE0_00790d
Plug-in base for door-coupling rotary operating mechanism
186.5
162.5
101.5
Z
(3)
126.5
16
(9)
2.5
(12)
X
(9)
8x8
(11)
40
(9)
(6)
(5)
22.5
(7)
Masking frame for door cut-out for circuit breaker with toggle lever
1 2 0
1 0 6 .5
Y
Z
(1 0 )
(1 0 )
O N
X
(3) Circuit breaker
I
1 3 8 .5
X
O F F
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
7 7
O
(7) Installation level
(9) Door-coupling rotary operating
mechanism
(10) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 9 1
5 1
(6 )
(7 )
(11) Support bracket
1 0 2
(12) Center line of drive shaft
1 - 3
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Door cut-outs
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating
mechanism and motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
(without masking frame)
Y
Door cut-out for door-coupling rotary
operating mechanism
6 4
Y
X
Y
2 .5
Door cut-out for toggle lever operating
mechanism (without masking frame)
8 8
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 9 4 b
X
4 4
1 5 2 .5
3 2 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 9 3
6 5
1 3 2 .5
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating
Hole pattern and cut-out for plug-in base
mechanism, motorized operating mechanism with with rear flat connection bars
stored-energy mechanism and extended escutcheon (with masking frame)
Y
1 9 .5
2 2 6 .5
X
Ø
1 4
4 0 .5
8 1 .5
8 6
8 0 .5
5 4
1 9 4
2 2
7 .1
1 1 3 .5
4 X
1 2 1 .5
1 0 5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 9 5 b
5 .5
1 5 5 .5
5 .5
X
1 2 7
6 x Ø
1 0 8
5 2
5 5 .5
4 4 .5 (3 P )
8 9 (4 P )
2 0 6
4 6 .5
4 x Ø
8 8
6 6
9 2 .5
Y
5 .5
3 8
Door cut-out for toggle lever operating
mechanism (with masking frame)
4 x
7
4 4
2 8 9
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 9 2 a
4 3 .5
1 0 1
8 7
X
16
3 8
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 9 6 c
8 7
1 0 5 .5
1 7 5
N S B 0 _ 0 0 7 9 7 b
6 4 .5
1 2 9 (3 P )
1 7 3 .5 (4 P )
Hole pattern and cut-out for rear terminals
1 3 3 .5 (4 P )
4 x Ø
7 .1
4 4 .5
P
Door
hinge
point
Note:
A minimum distance between
reference point Y and the door
hinge is required for the door cut-outs.
Y
4 4 .5
D
2 4 7 .5
X
2 1 5 .5
1 1 8 .5
1 3 4 .5
Y
6 x Ø
8 x Ø
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 9 8 a
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4 4 .5
8 9 (4 P )
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3 2 (3 P )
3 2 (4 P )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 6
D > A from table + (P x 5)
Combination
A
Circuit breaker only
150
Circuit breaker + plug-in base
+ motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
150
Circuit breaker + plug-in base
+ front-operated rotary operating
mechanism
200
Circuit breaker +
withdrawable version
200
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
Z
6 4 .5
1 0 3 .5
8 5 .5
(9 )
Hole pattern for plug-in base
with front connecting bars
1 7 3 (4 P ) 1 2 9 (3 P )
2 1 0
Y
4 4 .5
(1 0 )
4 4 .5
2 2
4 2 .5
(8 )
9 .5
4 4 .5 (3 P )
8 9 (4 P )
1 1
(2 )
2 8 5
2 6 2
2 2
4 x
7 .1
5 0 3
X
2 8 9
3 5 8
X
5 4 8 .5
X
1 5 5 .5
1 9 0
Y
1 2 .5
(6 )
(5 )
1 - 3
2 5 .5
(8 )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 7 1 a
(9 )
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
16
(7 )
Z
1 7 3 (4 P )
1 2 9 (3 P )
2 1 0
1 0 3 .5
8 5 .5
6 4 .5
(1 )
Y
3 3 0 (1 )
1 1 4 .5
X
3 2 1 .5 (2 )
6 8
1 7 1 .5
1 7 6
9 .5
(1 )
X
(2 )
(3 )
(6 )
1 - 3
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 7 2 a
(5 )
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
(7 )
4 6 .5
(2 )
(1) Plug-in base with rear terminal covers
1 2 .5
(2) Plug-in base
(3) Plug-in base with rear flat connecting bars
4 4 .5
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
2 5 .5
8 9
1 3 3 .5
X
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Plug-in base with front connecting bars
1 1
(9) Plug-in base with terminal covers
on the front
2 - 6
(3 )
(10) Phase barrier
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
Plug-in base for front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(connected position)
Plug-in base for front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(disconnected position)
2 5 1 .5
1 4 8
2 5 1 .5
1 4 8
Z
4 6 .5
Z
2 7
1 9 .5
X
X
(4 )
(4 )
1 - 3
(7 )
(1 )
(5 )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 7 4 b
(6 )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 7 3 b
(6 )
1 - 3
(5 )
Plug-in base for motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism (connected position)
(1 )
(7 )
Plug-in base for motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism (disconnected position)
3 6 1 .5
3 8 8 .5
3 2 7 .5
3 2 7 .5
2 2 4
2 2 4
1 9 7
Z
1 2 2 .5
9 5 .5
Z
2 7
(8 )
16
(8 )
X
X
(4 )
1 - 3
(1 0 )
(5 )
(1 )
(7 )
(1) Plug-in base with terminal covers
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
(9) Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(10) Locking device for racking mechanism
(11) Racking mechanism
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(1 1 )
(6 )
1 - 3
(1 0 )
(5 )
(1 )
(7 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 8 1 a
(6 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 8 0 a
(4 )
(1 1 )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
Plug-in base for extended escutcheon
(connected position)
Plug-in base for extended escutcheon
(disconnected position)
2 8 9 .5
2 5 1 .5
2 6 2 .5
2 5 1 .5
1 4 8
1 4 8
Z
1 9 .5
4 6 .5
(8 )
Z
2 7
(8 )
X
(4 )
(1 1 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 8 2 a
(4 )
(1 1 )
(6 )
1 - 3
(1 0 )
(1 )
(5 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 8 3 a
X
(6 )
1 - 3
(7 )
(1 0 )
(5 )
(1 )
(7 )
Extended escutcheon mounted on withdrawable version
2 1 8 .5 (4 )
1 1 4 .5
(4 )
O N
X
I
O
1 6 1
1 0 0
O F F
8 0 .5 (1 1 )
2 3 9 .5 (4 )
16
(1 0 )
(1 1 )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 7 5 a
Y
1 0 5 .5 (1 1 )
2 5 2 .5 (4 P )
2 0 8 (3 P )
Locking device for
racking mechanism
(1) Plug-in base with terminal covers
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Extended escutcheon
(10) Locking device for racking mechanism
(11) Racking mechanism
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL630 (3VL5), 3- and 4-pole, up to 630 A
Circuit breakers
SENTRON VL630 (3VL5) circuit breakers
1 3 8 .5
1 1 5
1 0 6 .5
1 0 1 .5
Circuit breaker installation instructions
Y
Z
2 2
2 0
1 2 7
Y
9 5
1 1
(4 P )
6 3 .5
6 3 .5
2 X
(4 P )
3 1 .5
7 .0
1 3 4 .5
1 3 0 .5
X
X
2 4 7 .5
2 7 9 .5
X
2 3 9 .5
6 7 .5
8 2 .5
4 1 .5
4 5
4 0
2 0
1 5 0
1 5 0 .5
4 0
8 .6
9 5
1 6 .5
4 X
2 0
1 9 0 (3 P )
2 5 3 .5 (4 P )
2 9
3 1 .5
7 .1
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 6 8 b
Y
3 7
7 4
Operating mechanisms
Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
Y
Z
(4 )
2 2 2
9 4 .5
Y
1 8 9
2 7
1 1 3 .5
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 0 1 a
1 0 0
(7 )
1 7 2
(1 )
X
2 4 8
X
1 6 4 (5 )
16
(6 )
(4 )
3 6 .5
1 1 5 .5
1 - 3
1 3 9 .5
1 8 0 .5 (5 )
9 0 .5
2 6 8 .5
(8 )
Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(6 )
1 8 9
Z
8 8
Y
(1 )
1 4 6
(4 )
Y
1 6 .5
9 4 .5
X
X
1 7 2
1 6 4 (5 )
2 4 8
2 7
X
1 1 3 .5
(2 )
(2 )
(1) Safety lock
1 0 0
(3 )
(4 )
1 3 9 .5
1 - 3
2 6 8 .5
(8 )
(2) Front-operated rotary operating
mechanism
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 0 2 a
1 3
(3) Padlock
1 8 0 .5 (5 )
9 0 .5
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating
mechanism)
(5) Step for cover
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
(8) Installation level
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL630 (3VL5), 3- and 4-pole, up to 630 A
Terminals and phase barriers
Z
2 9
2 7 0 .5 (4 P )
1 9 4 .5 (3 P )
7 6
9 7
Y
6 3 .5 (4 P )
9 7 .5
(1 )
6 3 .5
(1 )
(1 )
Y
X
4 0 9
3 7 9
3 7 9
X
1 5
4 0 9
4 2 6
X
2 0 0 .5
2 0 0 .5
2 2 4
6 3 .5
2 1 5 .5
1 0 6 .5
(2 )
9 .5
(2 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 8 4 b
(8 )
2 1
Ø 1 1
2 5 .5
4 2
1 2 .5
1 2 .5
(7 )
(1) Phase barrier
Z
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 8 5
(2) Front connecting bars
6 6 .5
1 0 6 .5
1 8
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(4 )
(4) Rear terminal (horizontal connection)
(7) Installation level
1 3 0 .5
(8) Flared front busbar connecting bars
2 3 9 .5
1 2 .5
(5) Rear terminal (vertical connection)
X
16
(5 )
3 2
1 1 .1
(3 )
1 5
(7 )
2 -6
1 8
6 6 .5
Terminal covers
2 5 1 (4 P )
Z
2 5 1 (4 P )
1 8 8 (3 P )
Z
1 8 8 (3 P )
1 0 1 .5
9 4
(4 )
9 4
1 0 1
Y
1 7 0 .5
Y
2 9 1
3 1 9 .5
X
X
X
5 6 0 .5
X
(3 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 8 7
(3 )
(7 )
(2) Front connecting bars
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(4) Terminal covers (extended)
(2 )
(2 )
(7) Installation level
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 8 6
(7 )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL630 (3VL5), 3- and 4-pole, up to 630 A
Interlocks
Locking devices for toggle levers
d
e
f
g
h
i
k
3VL9 4 20.3
a
b
80.3 57.4
c
52.8
49.3
49.8
6.35
6.3
11.2
58.5
3VL9 6 21.6
79.8 71.1
62.0
50.4
46.5
12.9
8.9
8.6
72.2
3VL9 8 21.6
110.5 88.9
96.5
77.2
69.1
11.7
5.1
24.8
90.0
J
Type
E
G
A
NSE0_01556
F
G
D
B
H
C
K
Rear interlocking modules
Rear interlocking module
for plug-in/withdrawable circuit breakers
for front connection
For more detailed dimensional drawings see mounting instructions for: "Rear
Interlocking Module".
Y
Y
86,5
4
3 x Ø 7,1
67,5
36
X
14,5
26,5
4 x Ø 5,5
NSE0_01612a
4 x Ø 7,1
16
296
213,5
27,5
89
247,5
134,5
381
90°
31,5 (3P+4P)
32 (3P)
95 (4P)
156
504,5
174,5
431,8
317,5
NSE0_01565
38,2
4 x 8,3
369,4
409,1
59,8
3,8
NSE0_01570
169
381
432
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70
32,8
22,9
Rear interlocking module
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL630 (3VL5), 3- and 4-pole, up to 630 A
Accessories
Door-coupling rotary operating mechanism
1-3
Z
101.5
NSE0_00803d
101
490 MAX - 250 MIN (315 MIN WITH (12))
289
186.5
166.5
(3)
(9)
(6)
8x8
X
0.5
C (9)
L
(12)
(9)
300 MAX - 60.0 MIN
40
(5)
22.5
(7)
Masking frame for door cut-out for circuit breaker with toggle lever
Masking frame for door cut-out for circuit breaker with
operating mechanism
(1 1 )
Z
Y
1 2 0
1 0 6 .5
Y
(1 0 )
T R IP P E D
2 4 8
X
X
(6 )
1 3 9 .5
N S E -0 _ 0 0 8 0 4
7 0 .5
(7 )
1 - 3
2 6 8 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 0 5
9 5 .5
16
1 0 0
1 7 5 ,5
X
1 4 0 .5
Toggle handle extension
Z
1 6 4 (4 )
1 3 8 .5
(3) Circuit breaker
(4) Toggle handle extension
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(4 )
(7) Installation level
(9) Door-coupling rotary operating mechanism
(10) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
4 3 (4 )
3 4 .5
(11) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(12) Support bracket
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 0 6 b
(7 )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL630 (3VL5), 3- and 4-pole, up to 630 A
Door cut-outs
Door cut-out for door-coupling rotary operating mechanism
Door cut-out for toggle lever operating mechanism
(without masking frame)
Y
7
Y
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 0 8
NSE0_00807c
0,5
8 4
4 2
X
Ø42...50
X
3 8
7 6
Ø4,5
65
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating mechanism,
motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism and
extended escutcheon (without masking frame)
Door cut-out for toggle lever operating mechanism
(with masking frame)
Y
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 0 9 a
Y
1 2 9 .5
9 2
1 8 4 .5
7 1
5 .5
1 4 2
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 1 0
1 6 4
7 3 .5
1 1 0 .5
1 6 7
X
X
4 X
6 5
6 1
1 2 2
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating mechanism,
motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism and
extended escutcheon (with masking frame)
Door
hinge
point
P
Y
Note:
A minimum distance between
reference point Y and the door
hinge is required for the door
cut-outs.
2 5 6
1 3 3 .5
6 x
1 4 1 .5
1 3 2
1 3 .1
8 0 .5
2 3 5
2 0 9 .5
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 6
D > A from table + (P x 5)
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 1 1 b
2
1 1 3
2 2 6
1 3 1
Hole pattern and cut-out for plug-in base
(with rear flat bar connection)
Combination
A
Circuit breaker only
150
Circuit breaker + plug-in base +
motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
150
Circuit breaker + plug-in base + frontoperated rotary operating mechanism
200
Circuit breaker +
withdrawable version
200
Hole pattern and cut-out for circuit breaker
(with rear flat bar connection)
2 4 3 .5 (4 P )
1 9 0 .5 (4 P )
1 2 7
1 8 0 (3 P )
9 0
4 x
4 4 .5
4 1 .5
7 .1
2 2
1 2 .5
Y
1 0 8 .5
2 3 9 .5
X
3 8
2 4 7 .5
8 6
5 4
X
1 3 4 .5
3 8
1 5 5 .5
4 4 .5
Y
2 8 9
16
D
5 .3
2 4 .5
Y
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 6 9 a
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 1 4
3 1 .5
6 3 .5
1 2 7 (4 P )
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4 x
7 .1 (4 P )
3 1 .5
6 3 .5
1 2 7 (4 P )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL630 (3VL5), 3- and 4-pole, up to 630 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
Plug-in base with terminal covers on the front
Hole pattern for plug-in base,
front connecting bars
Z
2 4 3 (4 P )
1 8 0 (3 P )
2 2 4
2 1 0
9 0
Y
1 0 3 .5
(1 0 )
6 3 .5
8 5 .5
(9 )
3 1 .5
(8 )
1 2 7 (4 P )
6 3 .5 (3 P )
(9 )
(2 )
3 1 .5
1 5 5 .5
X
2 7 .5 (1 1 )
1 2 .5
(5 )
1 0 .9
(8 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 6 1 a
(7 )
3 8
6 3 .5
4 2 .5
9 .5
6 3 .5
(9 )
6 3 .5
Plug-in base, with terminal covers,
rear flat connecting bars
Plug-in base
16
1 - 3
5 0 2 (1 0 )
(2 )
(6 )
X
3 5 8
X
Y
2 8 9
5 4 8 .5 (9 )
(4 )
7 .1
1 9 0
2 8 5
2 6 2 (1 0 )
4 X
Z
2 2 4
2 5 3 .5 (4 P )
1 9 0 (3 P )
2 4 3 (4 P )
1 8 0 (3 P )
2 1 0
7 8
1 0 3 .5
8 3 .5
9 0
9 5
Y
Y
1 5 5 .5
3 2 1 .5
X
2 8 9
X
1 1 4 .5
X
3 2 6 .5
6 8
1 7 4
(4 )
1 7 1 .5
9 .5
(1 )
(2 )
(6 )
1 - 3
(5 )
(1 )
(1 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 6 2 a
6 3 .5
6 3 .5
(7 )
6 3 .5
2 - 6
7 9 .5
(1) Plug-in base with rear terminal covers
2 - 6
1 9
(2) Plug-in base
(7 )
(3) Plug-in base with rear flat connecting bars
(3 )
6 3 .5
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
1 9 0 .5
1 2 7
X
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
3 8
(8) Plug-in base with front connecting bars
(2 )
Z
1 3 .5
(9) Plug-in base with terminal covers
on the front
(10) Phase barrier
(11) Terminal face
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL630 (3VL5), 3- and 4-pole, up to 630 A
Withdrawable version and accessories
SENTRON VL630 (3VL5) circuit breakers with rotary operating mechanism, SENTRON VL630 (3VL5) circuit breakers with rotary operating
withdrawable version (connected position)
mechanism, withdrawable version (disconnected position)
Z
Z
3 6 4 .5
3 3 7 .5
2 4 9 .5
2 4 9 .5
1 4 6
(7 )
1 4 6
2 7
(4 )
(4 )
(9 )
(9 )
X
X
(1 1 )
1 -3
(1 )
(5 )
(1 0 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 8 9 a
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 8 8 a
(6 )
(6 )
1 - 3
(1 1 )
(1 0 )
SENTRON VL630 (3VL5) circuit breakers with motorized operating
mechanism with stored-energy mechanism, withdrawable version
(connected position)
(5 )
(7 )
(1 )
SENTRON VL630 (3VL5) circuit breakers with motorized operating
mechanism with stored-energy mechanism, withdrawable version
(disconnected position)
Z
Z
3 6 2
3 2 5 .5
2 2 2
1 9 5
2 2 2
2 7
9 3 .5
1 2 0 .5
(8 )
(8 )
X
X
(6 )
(1 1 )
1 - 3
(1 0 )
(5 )
(1 )
(7 )
(1) Plug-in base with terminal covers
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
(9) Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(10) Locking device for racking mechanism
(11) Racking mechanism
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(1 1 )
(6 )
1 - 3
(1 0 )
(5 )
(1 )
(7 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 9 1 a
(4 )
(4 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 9 0 a
16
3 8 9
3 2 5 .5
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL630 (3VL5), 3- and 4-pole, up to 630 A
Withdrawable version and accessories
SENTRON VL630 (3VL5) circuit breakers with extended escutcheon,
withdrawable version (connected position)
SENTRON VL630 (3VL5) circuit breakers with extended escutcheon,
withdrawable version (disconnected position)
Z
2 8 9 .5
2 4 9 .5
2 6 2 .5
2 4 9 .5
1 4 6
4 4 .5
(2 )
4 4 .5
1 4 6
Z
(8 )
X
X
(8 )
(4 )
(6 )
(1 0 )
(7 )
(5 )
(6 )
1 -3
(1 1 )
(1 0 )
(5 )
(1 )
(7 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 8 2 2
(1 )
(1 1 )
(4 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 9 2 a
1 - 3
SENTRON VL630 (3VL5) circuit breakers with extended escutcheon,
withdrawable version
1 8 9 (8 )
9 4 .5
(8 )
Y
(4 )
(8 )
X
1 6 1
16
8 0 .5
(1 1 )
1 1 4 (8 )
1 7 2 (8 )
(1 0 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 9 4 a
(1 1 )
1 3 1 (1 1 )
3 2 2 .5 (4 P )
2 5 9 (3 P )
(1) Plug-in base with terminal covers
(2) Plug-in base
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Extended escutcheon
(10) Locking device for racking mechanism
(11) Racking mechanism
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A
Circuit breakers
SENTRON VL800 (3VL6) circuit breaker
Circuit breaker installation instructions
Z
Y
9 5
(4 P )
3 1 .5
1 7 2 .5
2 1 4 .5
X
3 2 2 .5
3 3 3 .5
X
4 0 6 .5
X
1 3 4 .5
5 8
1 6
6 7 .5
8 2 .5
4 1 .5
1 5 0
Y
5 0
6 3 .5
6 3 .5
4 2
6 3 .5
(4 P )
2 4 7 .5
1 7 6 .5
1 5 1 .5
1 2 8
1 1 9
1 1 4 .5
5 8
4 2
3 6 .5
(9 )
1 6
1 7 .5
3 3 .5
9 5
4 x Ø 7 .1
1 9 0 (3 P )
2 5 3 .5 (4 P )
3 1 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 1 5 b
Y
3 7
7 4
Operating mechanisms
Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
1 8 9
16
2 3 6 .5
9 4 .5
Y
Z
(6 )
(4 )
Y
O N
1 1 3 .5
1 0 9
X
1 7 2
(1 )
X
2 4 8
X
1 6 4 (5 )
(7 )
1 0 0
O N /O F F
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 1 6 a
(7 )
(4 )
1 1 7 .5
3 5
1 3 9 .5
2 6 8 .5
9 0 .5
1 - 3
(8 )
1 8 0 .5 (5 )
Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(1) Safety lock
1 8 9
1 6 1
9 4 .5
Z
(1 )
Y
(2 )
(4) Masking frame for
door cut-out (for
circuit breaker with
operating
mechanism)
X
X
(4 )
1 3 9 .5
1 - 3
2 6 8 .5
(8 )
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1 3
(5) Step for cover
(6) Outside surface of
cabinet door
1 0 0
(3 )
(3) Padlock
1 6 4 (5 )
X
2 4 8
(2 )
(4 )
1 1 3 .5
1 7 2
8 6
1 4 .5
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(2) Front-operated rotary
operating mechanism
Y
1 0 9
(6 )
(7) Motorized operating
mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism
9 0 .5
1 8 0 .5 (5 )
(8) Installation level
(9) Toggle lever
extension
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A
Withdrawable versions
Withdrawable version with front-operated rotary operating mechanism
Withdrawable version with front-operated rotary operating mechanism
Insert position
Withdraw position
4 2 0 (1 )
3 4 8 .5 (1 )
3 3 4
2 8 7 .5 (1 )
Z
3 3 4
3 3
1 6
Z
> 3
3 3
1 6
2 4 2 .5
2 4 2 .5
> 3
5 1 4
X
X
2 7 1 .5
5 1 4
(2 )
(3 )
2 7 1 .5
(2 )
(3 )
1 -3
1 -3
> 3
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 4 7
8 7
3 1 9 (5 )
> 3
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 4 6
8 7
8 7
(4 )
3 6
3 8 0 (5 )
(4 )
3 6
8 7
Withdrawable version with motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism
Withdrawable version with motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
Insert position
Withdraw position
4 0 9 .5
Z
4 0 9 .5
> 3
2 8 7 .5 (1 )
Z
6 2
6 2
> 3
ø 1 3 .5
1 6 2
6 3 .5
6 3 .5
ø 1 3 .5
3 0 2
1 6 2
3 0 2
X
X
6 3 .5
(2 )
(3 )
1 0 0
6 3 .5
2 7 1 .5
(2 )
2 7 1 .5
4 4 4 .5 (1 )
16
4 5 1 .5 (5 )
1 -3
1 -3
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 4 9
> 3
1 0 0
(3 )
8 7
> 3
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 4 8
(4 )
8 7
8 7
3 6
8 7
3 6
(4 )
3 1 9 (5 )
4 7 6 (5 )
(1) Connected position
(2) Masking frame for door cut-out
(3) Outside surface of cabinet door
(4) Installation level
(5) Disconnected position
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL 800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A
Withdrawable version with extended escutcheon
(without masking frame)
Withdrawable version with extended escutcheon
(without masking frame)
Insert position
Withdraw position
Z
3 3 4
3 3 4
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 5 1
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 5 0
3 4 5 (1 )
2 8 7 .5 (1 )
Z
X
X
(2 )
(3 )
(2 )
1 -3
(3 )
3
1 -3
3
8 7
3 1 9 (5 )
3 7 6 .5 (5 )
8 7
8 7
(1) Connected position
(2) Masking frame for door cut-out
(3) Outside surface of cabinet door
(4) Installation level
16
(5) Disconnected position
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3 6
(4 )
8 7
3 6
(4 )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A
Withdrawable versions
3 7 3 (4 P )
2 9 7 (3 P )
7 6
7 6
6 .5
1 9 .5
7 6 (4 P )
Hole pattern and cut-out for withdrawable versions
with rear flat bar connection
1 5 5 .5
373 (4P)
297 (3P)
13,5
1 1 9 .5
235 (3P)
95
3 0 4 .5
2 2 3
149
202,5
1 5 9
4 2 4
X
31
424
5 0 .5
5 1 4
311 (4P)
1 6 6
3 9 5 .5 (4 P )
3 1 9 .5 (3 P )
4X
Y1
11
13,5
Y
95
NSE0_01880
2 7 1 .5
X
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 5 2 a
16
1 7 4
8 7
3 6
Z
Y
Terminals and phase barriers
2 7 9 .5 (4 P )
Z
(1) Phase barrier
2 0 3 (3 P )
1 1 9
9 7 .5
6 3 .5
(4 P )
3 3 .5
Y
6 3 .5
(2) Front connecting bars
Y
6 3 .5
(1 )
(1 )
(7) Installation level
1 0 1 .5
7 6
(8) Flared front busbar
connecting bars
2 5 3 .5
2 7 9
X
5 3 6
X
4 8 5
5 3 6
X
4 8 5
2 7 9
2 8 6
5 5 1 .5
2 5 3 .5
(1 )
(8 )
(2 )
9 .5
Ø 1 3
2 5 .5
5 1
2 5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 7 6 a
(2 )
1 2 .5
1 2 .5
Ø 1 3
2 5 .5
5 1
(7 )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A
Terminal covers
2 5 1 (4 P )
1 8 8 (3 P )
Z
9 4
1 0 1
(4 )
Y
3 5 5
(4 )
X
6 8 8
X
(2) Front connecting bars
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(4) Terminal covers (extended)
(7) Installation level
(2 )
(2 )
(8) Rear terminal (mounted horizontally)
(9) Rear terminal (mounted vertically)
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 6 6 a
(7 )
2 5 1 (4 P )
1 8 8 (3 P )
4 2
1 4 1 .5
2 7
9 4
Y
2 4 8 .5 (4 P )
1 8 5 (3 P )
9 2 .5
1 4 8
2 7 4 .5
X
2 4 7 .5
4 4 6 .5
X
3 3 2 .5
X
7
Y
1 3 4 .5
1 7 7
1 2 .5
(8 )
2 3 4 .5
5 8
16
Z
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 6 2
1 1 9
1 0 1
(9 )
2 0
5 8
4 9 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 6 7 a
1 3 .5
4 0
(3 )
2 - 6
(7 )
6 3 .5
(4 P )
2 7
6 3 .5
3 1 .5
6 3 .5 (3 P )
(3 )
6 3 .5
1 2 7 (4 P )
1 4 1 .5
Interlocks
Locking devices for toggle levers
J
Type
G
E
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
F
NSE0_01556
A
G
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H
C
K
k
80.3 57.4 52.8 49.3 49.8 6.35 6.3
11.2 58.5
3VL9 6 21.6
79.8 71.1 62.0 50.4 46.5 12.9 8.9
8.6
3VL9 8 21.6 110.5 88.9 96.5 77.2 69.1 11.7 5.1
D
B
i
3VL9 4 20.3
72.2
24.8 90.0
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A
Rear interlocking modules
For more detailed dimensional drawings see "Mounting Instructions for Rear
Interlocking Module".
431,8
317,5
NSE0_01565
32,8
22,9
Rear interlocking module
3-pole circuit breaker
38,2
4 x 8,3
369,4
409,1
59,8
3,8
89,4
63,5
571,5
NSE0_01571
55,4
9,5
Rear interlocking module
4-pole circuit breaker
203,2
45,5
NSE0_01570
169
381
432
70
16
Rear interlocking module
(152,5 with
withdrawable unit)
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A
Accessories
Door-coupling rotary operating mechanism
503 MAX - 263 MIN
(503 MAX - 330 MIN MIT (12))
101
199.5
179.5
114.5
1-3
NSE0_00818d
Z
(3)
(9)
300 MAX - 60 MIN
(300 MAX - 130 MIN MIT (12))
(6)
(13)
X
0.5
C (9)
L
8x8
(12)
40
(9)
22.5
(5)
(7)
Masking frame for door cut-out for circuit breaker with
toggle lever
Masking frame for door cut-out for circuit breaker with
operating mechanism
Y
Z
(1 1 )
Y
(1 0 )
16
(1 0 )
X
1 - 3
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 0 0 a
(6 )
(7 )
1 3 9 .5
2 6 8 .5
7 0 .5
1 4 0 .5
Toggle handle extension
Z
1 7 6 .5 (4 )
1 5 1 .5
(3) Circuit breaker
(4 )
(4) Toggle handle extension
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
4 3
(4 )
X
(7) Installation level
3 4 .5
(9) Door-coupling rotary
operating mechanism
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 2 0 a
(10) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
(11) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating
mechanism)
(7 )
(12) Support bracket
(13) Center line of drive shaft
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N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 1 9
9 5 .5
1 7 5 .5
1 0 0
X
X
2 4 8
1 3 2 .5
1 1 9
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A
Door cut-outs
Door cut-out
Door-coupling rotary operating mechanism
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(without masking frame)
Y
Y
6 4
4 x
5 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 2 2 a
X
8 7
7
3 9
4 4
0 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 2 1 a
8 8
4 3 .5
X
7 8
4 4
8 8
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating mechanism,
motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism and
extended escutcheon (without masking frame)
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(with masking frame)
1 2 9 .5
Y
6 5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 2 3 a
5 .5
7 1
X
1 6 4
X
4 X
1 4 2
1 6 7
7 3 .5
1 1 1
Y
9 2
1 8 4 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 2 4
6 1
1 2 2
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating mechanism,
motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism and
extended escutcheon (with masking frame)
2 5 6
1 3 3
6 X
5 .5
16
1 4 1 .5
2 2 2
2 3 5
X
5 0 .5
2 0 9
1 3 2
1 1 7 .5
Y
1 5 9
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 2 5 a
1 3 1
1 1 3
1 1 (1 )
1 4
2 2 6
P
Door hinge
point
(1) Withdrawable version only
Y
Note:
A minimum distance between
reference point Y and the door
hinge is required for the door cut-outs.
D
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 6
D > A from table + (P x 5)
Combination
A
Circuit breaker only
150
Circuit breaker + plug-in base +
motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
150
Circuit breaker + plug-in base + frontoperated rotary operating mechanism
200
Circuit breaker + withdrawable version
200
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL1250 (3VL7) and VL1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A
Circuit breakers
SENTRON VL1250 (3VL7) circuit breaker
Circuit breaker installation instructions
Z
2 0 9
3 7 .5
7 6 (4 P )
7 6
7 6
2 .5
.5
1 9
Y
1 1 4 .5
(4 P )
3 8
5 2
5 3 .5
4
7
1 3 .5
3 7 .5
1 7
1 5
1 5
3 6
Y
1 9 0 .5
O
5 9 .5
3 3 2
X
I
4 0 6 .5
7 6
I
X
X
1 1 9
O N
3 6 2
1 9 9 .5
2 2 2
1 8 4 .5
(1 )
8 .9
1 9 .5
1 7 .5
1 1 4 .5
2 2 8 .5 (3 P )
3 0 5 (4 P )
3 3 3 .5
3 8
3 8
4 x
7
2 2
5 3
6 1
3 7 .5
5 5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 2 7 c
1 6 1 .5
O F F
9 7
4 8 .5
Y
16
Z
SENTRON VL1600 (3VL8) circuit breaker
Circuit breaker installation instructions
Z
1 4 3
2 0
Y
7 6
7 6 (4 P )
7 6
3 6 .5
3 0
1 6
1 3
6 0
Y
3 8
(3 P )
(1 )
5 7 7
O
2 2
O F F
x
x
x
I
5 3 7
I
5 9 1 .5
O N
3 6 2
1 9 9 .5
2 4 7
3 0 7
3 1 4 .5
1 1 4 .5
(4 P )
4 0
3 8
7 6
3 8
3 8
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 2 8 a
1 6
3 6 .5
(1) Toggle handle extension
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4 x Ø
7
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL1250 (3VL7) and VL1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A
Operating mechanisms
Motorized operating mechanism
2 2 7
3 4 1
3 3 1
1 1 3 .5
(2 )
Z
Y
(1 )
1 3
2 1 2
X
2 8 9 .5
1 3 4
1 6 9 .5
(2 )
X
(1 )
(6 )
(4 )
1 6 1
1 5 2 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 2 9 b
3 1 0
2 9 5
(5 )
Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
Z
3 3 6 .5
2 3 6
2 2 0
3 1 0 (1 )
1 6 1 (1 )
1 5 2 .5
Y
(3 )
X
X
1 3 4 (3 )
2 1 2 (3 )
2 8 9 .5 (1 )
1 6 9 .5 (1 )
16
(1 )
(3 )
(1 )
1 -3
(5 )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 3 0 a
(6 )
(4 )
1 1 3 .5
2 2 7 (3 )
(1) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(2) Motorized operating mechanism
(3) Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(4) Outside surface of cabinet door
(5) Installation level
(6) Safety lock
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL1250 (3VL7) and VL1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A
Withdrawable versions
Withdrawable version with front-operated rotary operating mechanism
Withdrawable version with front-operated rotary operating mechanism
Insert position
Withdraw position
3 6 5 .5
4 7 4 .5 (1 )
3 8 1 .5 (1 )
3 6 5 .5
2 9 8 (1 )
3 3
1 6
3 3
Z
2 4 9 .5
1 6
Z
2 4 9 .5
7 .5
X
2 6 4 .5
X
(2 )
(2 )
> 3
2 6 4 .5
(3 )
1 -3
(3 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 5 4
> 3
> 3
1 -3
(4 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 5 3
3 2 9 .5 (5 )
(4 )
5 1 3 .5 (5 )
Withdrawable version with motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism
Withdrawable version with motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism
Insert position
Withdraw position
4 8 6 .5 (1 )
6 2
4 4 0 .5
4 7 6 .5 (1 )
4 4 0 .5
ø 1 3 .5
Z
6 2
6 3 .5
2 9 8 (1 )
X
3 0 2
1 6 8 .5
X
3 0 2
6 3 .5
1 6 8 .5
ø 1 3 .5
(2 )
1 0 0
6 3 .5
2 6 4 .5
6 3 .5
2 6 4 .5
(2 )
(3 )
(3 )
1 -3
3 2 9 .5 (5 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 5 5
> 3
(4 )
(1) Connected position
(2) Masking frame for door cut-out
(3) Outside surface of cabinet door
(4) Installation level
(5) Disconnected position
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(4 )
> 3
1 0 0
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 5 6 a
> 3
16
4 1 3 (5 )
> 3
Z
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL1250 (3VL7) and VL1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A
Withdrawable versions
Withdrawable version with extended escutcheon (without masking frame)
Insert position
Withdrawable version with extended escutcheon (without masking frame)
Withdraw position
3 6 5 .5
3 7 8 .5 (1 )
3 6 5 .5
2 9 8 (1 )
Z
Z
X
X
(1) Connected
position
(2) Masking frame
for door cut-out
(3) Outside surface
of the cabinet
door
(4) Installation level
(5) Disconnected
position
(2 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 5 7
1 -3
(3 )
(4 )
(2 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 0 5 8
(3 )
1 -3
(4 )
3 2 9 .5 (5 )
4 1 0 (5 )
Withdrawable version
Hole pattern and cut-out for withdrawable versions
with rear flat bar connection
373 (4P)
297 (3P)
148,5
13,5
19,5
235 (3P)
95
149
311 (4P)
31
424
304,5
230
249,5
202,5
Y
119,5
16
373 (4P)
297 (3P)
X
4X
11
95
Y1
13,5
264,5
152,5
NSE0_01880
44,5
514
424
X
NSE0_01059
12,5
159,5
Z
87
36
Y
174
395,5 (4P)
319,5 (3P)
(6 x Ø 8)
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL1250 (3VL7) and VL1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A
Terminals and phase barriers
Z
Y
3 6 .5
7 6
O N
I
Ø
1 3
2 4 7
3 0 7
7 6
X
I
X
5 3 7
5 9 1 .5
3 1 4 .5
1 6
7 6 (4 P )
5 7 7
1 4 3
O
O F F
4 0
(2 )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 6 7 a
(1 )
6 0
7 6
(2 )
(1 )
7 6
(3 )
(1) Phase barrier
(2) Front connecting bars
Terminal covers
Z
3 0 4 .5 (4 P )
2 2 8 (3 P )
1 5 2 .5
1 1 4
1 6
Y
3 6 .5
O N
I
X
6 8 8 .5
3 6 3
(1 )
I
16
(3) Installation level
X
O
O F F
(1) Front connecting bars
(2) Terminal covers (short) –
only for SENTRON VL1250 (3VL7) circuit breakers
(3) Terminal covers (extended)
(4) Installation level
(5) Rear terminal (mounted horizontally)
(1 )
(6) Rear terminal (mounted vertically)
5 8 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 6 8 a
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(7) Phase barriers
(3 )
(3 )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL1250 (3VL7) and VL1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A
Terminal covers
Only SENTRON VL1250 (3VL7) circuit breakers
3 0 4 .5 (4 P )
2 2 8 (3 P )
1 4 1
1 1 4
Y
7 6 (3 P )
3 8
7
5 8
1 2 .5
Z
1 5 2 .5 (4 P )
7 6 (3 P )
2 8 .5
1 5 7
1 5 2 .5
2 4 4 .5
1 9 9 .5
3 6 2
X
2 8 4 .5
I
4 5 2
X
3 4 1 .5
X
Y
1 6 1
1 8 9 .5
2 2 2
(5 )
O F F
(6 )
2 0
1 9
7 6 (4 P )
7 6
7 6
2 -6
4 7 .5
1 0 5
1 3 3 .5
2 0 9 .5 (3 P )
2 8 6 (4 P )
2 6 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 6 4
(7 )
2 8 .5
4 0
(2 )
5 8
4 9 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 6 3
1 3 .5
Only SENTRON VL1600 (3VL8) circuit breakers
8 3
7 6
Z
7 6
1 5 2 .5 (4 P )
7 6 (3 P )
3 8
7 6
6 0
Y
2 0
ø 1 3
4 0
3 0
16
4 4
8 8
2 0
5 9 .5
1 7 4
1 4 3
3 6 .5
1 6
4 0
1 9 9 .5
2 6 7
2 6 7
2 4 7
3 0 7
(6 )
Y
3 6 2
X
4 9 7
5 7 7
5 3 7
4 9 7
X
X
7
(7 )
(4 )
2 -6
7 6
3 8
3 8
8 8
4 4
1 3
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 6 6
1 5 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 6 5
(5 )
1 2 0
2 4 0 (3 P )
3 1 6 .5 (4 P )
(1) Front connecting bars
(2) Terminal covers (short) –
only for SENTRON VL1250 (3VL7) circuit breakers
(3) Terminal covers (extended)
(4) Installation level
(5) Rear terminal (mounted horizontally)
(6) Rear terminal (mounted vertically)
(7) Phase barriers
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL1250 (3VL7) and VL1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A
Rear interlocking modules
Rear interlocking module
For more detailed dimensional drawings see "Mounting Instructions for Rear Interlocking Module".
571,5
203,2
31,75
88,9
NSE0_01572
45,5
88,9
18,2
30
120,3
69,5
30
89,4
63,5
3-pole version
305
123
NSE0_01573
305
16
4-pole version
508
NSE0_01574
225
508
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL1250 (3VL7) and VL1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A
Interlocks
J
Locking devices for toggle levers
E
G
A
NSE0_01556
F
G
D
B
b
c
H
C
K
Type
a
d
e
f
g
h
i
k
3VL9 4
20.3
80.3 57.4
52.8
49.3
49.8
6.35
6.3
11.2
58.5
3VL9 6
21.6
79.8 71.1
62.0
50.4
46.5
12.9
8.9
8.6
72.2
3VL9 8
21.6
110.5 88.9
96.5
77.2
69.1
11.7
5.1
24.8
90.0
Accessories
Door-coupling rotary operating mechanism
5 2 9 M A X - 2 8 9 M IN ( 3 8 0 M IN w ith ( 4 ) )
2 3 6
2 3 1
1 5 2 .5
1 -3
Z
1 0 1
2 2
16
4 0 .5
1 3 9 .5
7 7 .5
C L(2 )
(4 )
(2 )
1 2 x 1 2
1 7
X
2 2 .5
(3 )
(2 )
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 3 1 c
(5 )
Masking frame for door cut-out for circuit breaker with toggle lever
Z
1 6 9
1 5 2 .5
Y
(1 )
I
8 0
I
O
O F F
(1 )
X
1 7 5 .5
O N
X
(1) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
(2) Door-coupling rotary operating
mechanism
(3 )
(3) Outside surface of cabinet door
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 3 2 b
1 -3
7 0 .5
(5 )
1 4 0 .5
(4) Support bracket
(5) Installation level
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL1250 (3VL7) and VL1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A
Door cut-outs
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(without masking frame)
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating
mechanism and motorized operating mechanism
(without masking frame)
Door cut-out for door-coupling rotary
operating mechanism
Y
Y
Y
5 .5
5 7
6 2
4 x
8 8
1 3 3
X
5 1
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 3 4 a
1 0 2
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(with masking frame)
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 3 5 a
1 1 1 .5
2 2 3
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating mechanism,
motorized operating mechanism and extended escutcheon (with masking frame)
2 9 7
6 5
6 X
5 .5
Y
7 1
1 6 3
X
2 4 5 .5
2 7 6 .5
1 6 4
1 4 2
X
4 4 .5
7 3 .5
1 4 2 .5
Y
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 3 6 a
4 4
8 8
1 2 9 .5
6 1
1 2 2
9 5
5 .5
2 4 .5
4 X
7 7 .5
4 4
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 3 3 a
6 4
2 1 1
1 2 4
X
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 3 7 a
1 4
1 3 0
1 5 2 .5
16
2 6 0
Current transformers
7 5 .5
3
X 2 4 .1 X 2 4 .2
2 6
1 8 .5
5 8
4
X 2 4 .1 X 2 4 .2
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 7 1 a
Current transformer for neutral conductors
for ground-fault protection
in 4-wire three-phase systems
for SENTRON VL630 (3VL5)/VL800 (3VL6) circuit
breakers
N S E 0 _ 0 0 5 7 0 a
Current transformer for neutral conductors
for ground-fault protection
in 4-wire three-phase systems
for SENTRON VL160 (3VL2)/VL250 (3VL3) circuit
breakers
6 2 .5
1 1
7 0 .5
4 0 .5
1 5
3 8
1 1
8 .4
4 0 .5
4 x
4 .3
4 x
1 0 .2
6 x
8 .2
3 0 .5
6 1
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L O A D
1 1 1 .5
6 3 .5
2 2
9 7
L O A D
3 8
3 2
4 2
2 0 .5
4 x
4 .3
4 x
1 0 .2
Fore more dimensional drawings (for current
transformers for 3VL4, 3VL7, 3VL8) see mounting
instruction for current transformers.
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160X (3VL1) to VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A
Interlock with Bowden wire
VL400 (3VL4)
VL160X (3VL1),
VL160 (3VL2),
VL250 (3VL3)
VL800 (3VL6)
Y
R>60 mm
VL630 (3VL5)
127
112
R>60 mm
Y
127
112
Y
151
216
96
52.5
85
66
66
X
NSE00897
X
NSE00896
X
X
76
78
89
150.5
69
Y
94
94
68.5
112
3VL9 300-8LA00
3VL9 400-8LA00
For VL160X (3VL1), For VL400 (3VL4)
VL160 (3VL2) and
VL250 (3VL3)
NSE00900
NSE00898
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 3 9
16
Combination options
3VL9 600-8LA00
For VL630 (3VL5)
and VL800 (3VL6)
3VL9 800-8LA00
For VL1250 (3VL7)
and VL1600 (3VL8)
Interlock with Bowden wire
3VL9 300-8LA00
For VL160X (3VL1),
VL160 (3VL2) and
VL250 (3VL3)
✓
--
--
--
3VL9 400-8LA00
For VL400 (3VL4)
--
✓
--
--
3VL9 600-8LA00
For VL630 (3VL5) and
VL800 (3VL6)
--
--
✓
--
3VL9 800-8LA00
For VL1250 (3VL7) and
VL1600 (3VL8)
--
--
--
✓
✓ Combination possible
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160X (3VL1) to VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
8US1 busbar adapter system
8US10 11-4SL01
(40 mm system)
8US12 11-4SL01
(60 mm system)
C o v e r
3 5 ,5
3 5 ,5
2 4
2
2 1 ,5
2 4 ,5
6 0
1 7 2
1 3 1 ,5
1 1 4 ,5
6 0
2 9
2 0
2 0
1 8
5
(1 0 )
3 5
1 0 7 ,8
8US12 11-4SL00
(60 mm system)
2 6
5 1
8US19 27-4AF01
(60 mm system)
114
107
57
44
7
9
Æ 6,5
M4x80
3VL1
292
270,5
248,5
241,5
3VL
2/3
176,5
M6x100
111,5
64,5
56
16
NSE00895
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247,5
L2
8,2
114,5
131,5
3VF5
3VL4
3VL1
/2/3
3VF4
3VL4
M6x100
3VL1
+RCD
35
39,5
74,5
79
4xM4
N S E 0 0 8 9 4
M 4
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160X (3VL1) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 160 A
Circuit breakers
SENTRON VL160X (3VL1) circuit breaker
with RCD module
Circuit breaker installation instructions
1 0 6 .5
9 3 .5
9 0 .5
8 7
8 1 .5
Z
Y
1 9
3 5
9 .5
5
Y
2 .5 (2 5 -1 6 0 A )
1 .2 (1 6 -2 0 A )
5 2 .5 (4 P )
1 7 .5
6 5
5 8
X
2 3
2 0
3 1 .5
1 0 .5
4 5
9 5
2 4 1
2 5 5
4 5
6 3 .5
1 0 7 .5
X
X
2 7 9
2 3
3 1 .5
8 4
7 1 .5
1 9
1 6
7 0 (4 P )
3 5
4
1 9
8 0
8 1 .5
1 7 .5
3 X
4 X
5 .5 (3 P )
5 .5 (4 P )
3 5 (3 P )
8 6
9 0 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 4 0 b
9 3 .5
Y
16
5 2 .5
1 0 4 .5 (3 P )
1 3 9 .5 (4 P )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160X (3VL1) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 160 A
Terminals and phase barriers
Z
9 5 .5
8 7
7 0 (4 P )
3 5
2 7
6 .5
(2 )
(1 )
Y
Y
4 4 .5
(4 P )
3 5
4 4 .5
7 .1
4 4 .5
7 .1
O N
I
O N
O
O F F
I
3 4 3 .5
7 3
O
3 6 3 .5
3 8 8 .5
1 1 6
X
7 3
O F F
(1 1 )
4 4
X
X
1 2 6
1 1 6
1 2 6
1 3 8 .5
(6 )
(1 1 )
3 6 3 .5
1 0 2 .5
3 4 3 .5
1 0 2 .5
(1 1 )
(1 1 )
1 - 3
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 9 5 a
(1 0 )
(1 )
(2 )
2 9
(1 )
7 4 .5
3 5
1 4 8 .5
(7 )
Z
Z
1 2 0 .5
1 2 3 .5
3 8
With
thread
(8 )
7 1 .5
7 1 .5
16
(4 )
1 0 8 .5
(3 )
M 1 2
4
(3 )
X
2 5
X
2 5 4
2 5 4
1 1 .1
(1 1 )
(1 1 )
(5 )
(9 )
(1 1 )
(1 1 )
(6 )
1 - 3
3 8
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 9 6
6 6
(7 )
(6 )
5 1 .5
6 3
(3 )
1 - 3
(7 )
1 - 3
(1) Phase barrier
(2) Front connecting bars
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(4) Threaded rear terminals, threaded bolt (long)
(5) Threaded rear terminals, threaded bolt (short)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Rear terminal, long flat connector
(9) Rear terminal, short flat connector
(10) Flared front busbar connecting bars
(11) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module)
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160X (3VL1) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 160 A
Terminal covers
8 7
8 1 .5
2 7
(4 )
5 2
Y
(4 )
1 6 8 .5
(2 )
x
O N
I
O F F
O
(5 )
4 4 8 .5
3 4 3 .5
X
(5 )
(5 )
(6 )
(2 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 9 7 a
1 - 3
(7 )
1 3 9 (4 P )
1 0 4 (3 P )
2 9
9 5 .5
1 2 3
Z
3 8
(1 0 )
1 3 9 (4 P )
1 0 4 (3 P )
1 2 0 .5
1 0 8
(3 )
1 -3
Z
Y
5 2
7 1 .5
X
2 5 5
2 5 5
7 1 .5
(8 )
X
3 0 4
6
X
9 6
4
(3 )
1 -3
16
z
M 1 2 x 1 .7 5
(1 1 )
(9 )
(7 )
8 1 .5
(7 )
6 6
5 1
6 3
8 1 .5
2 5 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 9 8 a
3 8
ø 1 1
(2) Front connecting bars
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(4) Terminal covers (extended)
(5) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Rear terminal, long flat connector
(9) Rear terminal, short flat connector
(10) Rear terminal, long
(11) Rear terminal, short
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160X (3VL1) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 160 A
Door cut-outs
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(with masking frame)
2 0 7 .5
2 5 5
6 6
2 4 1
4 x
5 .5 (3 P )
5 .5 (4 P )
8 X
5 .5
1 2 7
3 5 (3 P )
7 0 (4 P )
Door
hinge
point
P
5 4 .5
1 0 9 .5
6 3 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 4 1 c
1 7 .5
3 x
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 4 3 a
Y
8 4 .5
6 5
7 1 .5
1 1 7 .5
9 0
6 6
X
X
2 5
X
Y
5 0
2 6 (4 P )
2 6 (3 P )
6 8
5 0
8 x
6 x
Y
1 3 6
3 3
1 3
7 0 (3 P )
3 5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 4 2 a
1 0 5 (4 P )
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(without masking frame)
9 2 .5
Hole pattern, cut-out for rear terminals
Note:
A minimum distance between
reference point Y and the door
hinge is required for the door cutouts.
Y
16
D
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 6
D > A from table + (P × 5)
Combination
A
Circuit breaker only
100
Circuit breaker + plug-in base
+ motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
100
Circuit breaker + plug-in base
+ front-operated rotary operating
mechanism
200
Circuit breaker with laterally attached RCD module
1 2 0
1 1 6 .5
1 1 3 .5
1 0 8
1 1 1 .5
1 0 8 .5
1 0 5
9 9 .5
3 1 4
2 0 6
2 6 .5
1 8
Z
5 4
Z
(4 )
1 0 2
8 4
Y
X
m a x .1 3 0
1 6 8 .5
1 8 9 .5
X
2 0 2
X
X
9 1
1 0 8
m a x .1 4 6
(2 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 6 7
8
1 9
(2 )
(3 )
(1 )
(2 )
(1 )
X
(1) Outside surface of cabinet door
5 0
2 5
(1 )
(2) Fixing bracket
(3) Installation level
(4) Standard mounting rail TH 75
according to EN 60715
(to be provided by the customer)
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2 4 7 .5 (3 P )
2 8 4 (4 P )
5 4 .5
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160X (3VL1) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 160 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
Hole pattern and cut-out for plug-in base
with rear flat bar connection
Z
7 8 .5
4 9 .5
(1 )
6 1 .5
(1 )
(5 )
7 0 (4 P )
1 3 3 .5 (4 P )
9 9 (3 P )
1 6 9
4 x
3 5 (3 P )
1 7 .5
5 .5
Y
9 8
3 8
(2 )
(2 )
3 6 .5
1 1 3
5
Y
7 0 (4 P )
3 5
1 -3
(3 )
3 5
5 0
1 0 0 (3 P )
1 3 5 (4 P )
3 1 5
2 5 .5
1 1
2 2 5
3 4 5
4 5 .5
4 .5
1 9 1 .5
X
1 2 .5
5 3
X
1 6 .5
Z
3 8
(2 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 9 9 a
(3 )
(5 )
(1 )
(7 )
1 - 3
Y
Z
Hole pattern for plug-in base
with front connecting bars
1 3 3 .5 (4 P )
9 9 (3 P )
Y
4 9 .5
3 5
(9 )
16
7 8 .5
7 4
6 0
3 8 .5
5
1 7 .5
(4 )
2 5 .5
(9 )
(8 )
3 5 (3 P )
1 7 .5
5 .5
Y
9 8
1 2 8 .5
1 8 4 .5
1 2 .5
2 1 6
4 x
1 4 1
2 8 .5
2 5 .5
7 0 (4 P )
(2 )
x
X
3 1 5
3 7 5 .5
4 8 7 .5
5 5 1
X
(5 )
(5 )
(1) Plug-in base with rear terminal covers
1 1
(2) Plug-in base for circuit breaker with RCD module
(9 )
(1 0 )
(3) Plug-in base with rear flat bar connection
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module)
(9 )
(7 )
1 7 2
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 0 0 a
(5) Terminal cover (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Plug-in base with front connecting bars
(9) Plug-in base with terminal covers on the front
(10) Phase barrier
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Circuit breakers
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers with RCD module
Z
5.5 (VL160)
8.4 (VL250)
35
2.5 (160A)
4.0 (250A)
Y
52.5
(4P)
35
(3P)
17.5
19
31.5
63.5
58
120
(1)
(1)
X
270.5
107.5
307 ( VL250 )
296 ( VL160 )
X
252.5
X
65
11
75.5
88.5
24
35
13
Y
35
(4P)
Circuit breaker installation instructions
106.5
90.5
87
52.5
104.5
139.5 (4P)
5.5 (VL160)
8.4 (VL250)
4
19
81.5
86
90.5
93.5
(1) Circuit breaker
(2) RCD module
16
Note for the SENTRON VL250 (3VL3) circuit breaker: The 5 mm extension
(overall height 307 mm) at each end only applies when using box terminals
and circular conductor terminals.
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31.5
11
121.5
24
5 ( VL250)
45
(2)
(2)
70 (4P)
35 (3P)
3X
4X
5.5 (3P)
5.5 (4P)
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Terminals and phase barriers
Æ
(1 0 )
4 4 .5
Y
Æ
4 4 .5
Æ
1 2 0
7 (V L 1 6 0 )
1 1 .1 (V L 2 5 0 )
X
(1 2 )
3 5 9 .5
3 5 9 .5
(1 2 )
8 5 .5
3 7 9 (V L 1 6 0 )
3 8 5 (V L 2 5 0 )
X
4 0 5 .5
4 4 .5
(4 P )
3 7 9 (V L 1 6 0 )
3 8 5 (V L 2 5 0 )
X
6 1 .5
(1 2 )
7 (V L 1 6 0 )
1 1 .1 (V L 2 5 0 )
Æ
3 5
1 2 0
3 5
1 3 0 (V L 1 6 0 )
1 3 3 (V L 2 5 0 )
1 4 3
(1 )
3 5
(4 P )
(2 )
1 3 0 (V L 1 6 0 )
1 3 3 (V L 2 5 0 )
Y
2 7 - (V L 1 6 0 )
2 9 - (V L 2 5 0 )
1 3 8 .5
9 5 .5
8 7
8 0
1 0 2 .5
(1 1 )
(1 1 )
(1 1 )
(6 )
1 .0 - 3
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 0 1 a
(1 )
6 .5
2 9
2 0 (V L 1 6 0 )
2 2 (V L 2 5 0 )
(1 )
5 1
3 5
(7 )
Z
(3 )
6
7 5 .5
7 5 .5
(8 )
X
2 7 0 .5
2 7 0 .5
(4 )
1 0 1
Y
3 2 0 .5
3 8
Z
16
1 2 0 .5
1 0 8
Z
1 2 3
(3 )
M 1 2 x 1 .7 5
(9 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 0 2 a
(5 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 0 2 a
8 1 .5
(7 )
1 -3
6 6
1 -3
5 1
6 3
8 1 .5
5 2
(3 )
2 5 .5
(7 )
4
3 8
1 3 9 (4 P )
1 0 4 (3 P )
1 1
(1) Phase barrier
(7) Installation level
(2) Front connecting bars
(8) Rear flat connector (long)
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(4) Rear terminals (long)
(9) Rear flat connector (short)
(10) Flared front busbar connecting bars
(5) Rear terminals (short)
(11) Masking frame for door cut-out (for circuit breaker with RCD module)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(12) Masking frame for door cut-out (for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Terminal covers
For dimensions of the lower masking frame,
"VL160X (3VL1) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole,
up to 160 A", "Terminal covers",
see bottom of page 16/75.
1 3 9 (4 P )
1 0 4 (3 P )
Y
8 1 .5
(3 )
(3 )
1 0 1
5 2
X
X
(5 )
3 2 0 .5
(5 )
(1 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 0 3 a
(1 )
(6 )
(7 )
2 2
(3 )
1 .0 - 3
Z
5 2
(4 )
(4 )
Y
1 2 0
1 7 3
1 7 3
16
(2 )
X
X
(5 )
4 6 5
3 5 9 .5
4 6 5
(5 )
(1 )
(1 )
(6 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 0 4 a
1 .0 - 3
(4 )
(4 )
1 3 9 (4 P )
1 0 4 (3 P )
8 1 .5
9 5 .5
2 2
Z
(1) Masking frame for door cut-out (for circuit breaker with RCD module)
(2) Front connecting bars
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(4) Terminal covers (extended)
(5) Masking frame for door cut-out (for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Door cut-outs
Y
4 x
9 2 .5
5 .5
4 x
4 6
3
4 .5
Y
Y
3 4
X
Door cut-out for door-coupling rotary
operating mechanism
6 5
5 2
5 5
6 8
X
X
1 8
4 2 -5 0
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 1 a
3 2 .5
6 5
9 7
9 2
1 2 7
3 6
1 0 5
1 0 5
2 .5
4 X R 0 .8
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(with masking frame)
3 2 .5
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(without masking frame)
4 1 .5
6 6
6 8
6 3 .5
1 2 7
1 3 6
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 4 7 a
9 0
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating
mechanism and motorized operating mechanism
mechanism (without masking frame)
with stored-energy mechanism (with masking frame)
9 7
1 6 0 .5
1 0 5 (4 P )
7 0
4 8 .5
8 0
5 .5
3 5
9 1
X
7 5 .5
1 4 4 .5
Y
Y
2 7 0 .5
2 5 3
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 0 5 a
6 6 .5
1 4
1 4
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 4 9 a
1 1 6
2 x 1 2
X
5 3
2 7 5 .5
8 2 .5
1 1
2 0 8 .5
X
1 0 6 .5
1 5 9
8 1
7 9 .5
1 3
5 9 .5
Y
1 0 6 .5
1 7 .5
7 3 .5
1 4 7 .5
6 x
8 x
P
Door hinge
point
16
1 0 X
Hole pattern, cut-out for rear terminal studs
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 5 1 b
5 4 .5
1 0 9 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 4 6 a
5 0
8 3
2 6 (3 P )
2 6 (4 P )
3 x
3 5 (3 P )
7 0 (4 P )
4 x
5 .5 (3 P )
5 .5 (4 P )
Y
Note:
A minimum distance between
reference point Y and the door
hinge is required for the door cutouts.
D
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 6
D > A from table + (P x 5)
Combination
A
Circuit breaker only
100
Circuit breaker + plug-in base +
motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
100
Circuit breaker + plug-in base + frontoperated rotary operating mechanism
200
Circuit breaker +
withdrawable version
200
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
Hole pattern and cut-out for plug-in base
with rear flat bar connection
Z
7 8 .5
(1 )
6 1 .5
(1 )
(5 )
7 0 (4 P )
1 3 3 .5 (4 P )
9 9 (3 P )
1 6 9
4 9 .5
4 x
3 5 (3 P )
1 7 .5
5 .5
Y
9 8
3 8
(2 )
(2 )
3 6 .5
1 1 3
5
Y
7 0 (4 P )
3 5
1 -3
(3 )
3 5
5 0
1 0 0 (3 P )
1 3 5 (4 P )
3 1 5
2 5 .5
1 1
2 2 5
3 4 5
4 5 .5
4 .5
1 9 1 .5
X
1 2 .5
5 3
X
1 6 .5
Z
3 8
(2 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 1 9 9 a
(3 )
(5 )
(1 )
(7 )
1 - 3
Y
Hole pattern for plug-in base
with front connecting bars
Z
16
7 8 .5
7 4
6 0
3 8 .5
5
1 3 3 .5 (4 P )
9 9 (3 P )
Y
4 9 .5
3 5
(9 )
1 7 .5
(4 )
2 5 .5
(9 )
(8 )
4 x
3 5 (3 P )
1 7 .5
5 .5
Y
9 8
1 2 8 .5
1 8 4 .5
1 2 .5
2 1 6
(2 )
1 4 1
2 8 .5
2 5 .5
7 0 (4 P )
x
X
3 1 5
3 7 5 .5
4 8 7 .5
5 5 1
X
(5 )
(5 )
1 1
(1) Plug-in base with rear terminal covers
(9 )
(1 0 )
(2) Plug-in base for circuit breaker with RCD module
(3) Plug-in base with rear flat bar connection
(4) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module)
(9 )
(7 )
1 7 2
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 0 0 a
(5) Terminal cover (standard)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Plug-in base with front connecting bars
(9) Plug-in base with terminal covers on the front
(10) Phase barrier
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers
with RCD module and motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism (connected position)
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers
with RCD module and motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism (disconnected position)
3 3 7
3 6 4
3 0 7
3 0 7 .5
2 2 8
3 1 .5
2 2 8
Z
1 4 1 .5
1 1 4
5 8 .5
(5 )
2 7 .5
Z
(5 )
(4 )
1 4
1 4
(4 )
X
X
(1 )
(1 )
(1 2 )
(1 2 )
(8 )
(8 )
(1 0 )
(1 0 )
(6 )
(6 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 0 8 a
(1 1 )
1 - 3
(1 1 )
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers
with RCD module and front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(connected position)
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 1 2 a
1 - 3
(7 )
(7 )
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers
with RCD module and front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(disconnected position)
2 8 0
3 0 7 .5
2 4 6
2 1 8 .5
1 2 6 .5
9 9
Z
2 7 .5
16
2 0 5 .5
2 0 5 .5
Z
(5 )
(5 )
(2 )
1 4
1 4
(2 )
X
X
(3 )
(3 )
(9 )
(9 )
(1 2 )
(1 2 )
(1 0 )
(1 0 )
(6 )
(6 )
1 - 3
(1 1 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 1 0 a
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 0 9 a
1 - 3
(7 )
(1 1 )
(7 )
(1) Safety lock
(2) Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(3) Padlock
(4) Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
(5) Masking frame for door cut-out (for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module, motorized operating mechanism)
(9) Masking frame for door cut-out (for circuit breaker
with RCD module, toggle lever/rotary operating mechanism)
(10) RCD extended escutcheon
(11) Locking device for racking mechanism
(12) Racking mechanism
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers
with RCD module and extended escutcheon (connected position)
SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers
with RCD module and extended escutcheon (disconnected position)
2 1 8
2 0 5 .5
2 4 5 .5
2 0 5 .5
2 7 .5
9 9
Z
1 2 6 .5
Z
(5 )
1 4
1 4
(5 )
X
(3 )
(3 )
(9 )
(9 )
X
(1 2 )
(1 0 )
(1 0 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 1 3 a
(7 )
1 .0 - 3
(1 1 )
1 7 3
1 7 3
1 7 3
8 6 .5
8 6 .5
3 4
Y
(1 1 )
(4 )
1 7 1 .5
2 0 6
1 2 0 .5
(1 2 )
2 0 6
1 2 0 .5
(1 2 )
(1 2 )
(2 )
X
1 2 0 .5
(1 2 )
7 4 .5
X
7 4 .5
1 7 1 .5
2 0 6
(1 0 )
(5 )
(1 1 )
1 7 1 .5
(3 )
X
3 4
Y
(5 )
(5 )
(1 1 )
8 6 .5
3 4
7 4 .5
Y
(1 0 )
(1 0 )
(1 2 )
7 8 (1 2 )
8 5
1 8 7 (4 P ) - 1 5 2 .5 (3 P )
(9 )
Withdrawable version
7 8 (1 2 )
8 5
1 8 7 (4 P ) - 1 5 2 .5 (3 P )
Withdrawable version
(2) Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(3) Circuit breaker extended escutcheon
(4) Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
(5) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module, motorized operating mechanism)
(9) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module, toggle lever/
rotary operating mechanism)
(10) RCD extended escutcheon
(11) Locking device for racking mechanism
(12) Racking mechanism
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N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 1 5
(9 )
(9 )
(1 2 )
(9 )
(8 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 1 4
16
(7 )
(9 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 1 6 a
7 8
(1 2 )
8 5
1 8 7 (4 P ) - 1 5 2 .5 (3 P )
Withdrawable version
3 0 3
1 .0 - 3
(1 1 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 1 7 a
(6 )
(6 )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Circuit breakers
SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) circuit breaker
with RCD module
Mounting hole pattern for SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) circuit
breaker with RCD front connecting bar
1 3 8
1 1 5
1 0 6 .5
1 0 1 .5
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
Y
Y
Z
Æ 8 .3
1 3 4 .5
I
4 1 .5
8 2 .5
O N
6 7 .5
1 1 8 .5
1 5 0 .5
4 X Æ 7 .1
O F F
X
X
1 5 0
2 1 5 .5
X
O
4 0 7 .5
3 7 5 .5
4 3 9 .5
(8 )
(9 )
4 7 .5
3 2
3 2
1 3
2 2
4 4 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 5 3
2 4 .5
1 6 .5
8 9 (4 P )
3 3 .5
6 9 .5
16
1 3 9 (3 P )
1 8 3 .5 (4 P )
1 1 4 .5
Z
O N
I
X
1 3 8 .5
X
6 1 .5
Y
O
1 4 1 .5
O F F
(5 )
1 0 2 .5
(5 )
5 1
1 0 2
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 5 4 a
(1 )
(1 )
(6 )
(7 )
1 -3
(1) Masking frame for door cut-out (for circuit breaker with RCD module)
(5) Masking frame for door cut-out (for circuit breaker with toggle lever)
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Circuit breaker
(9) RCD module
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Terminals and phase barriers
1 6 3 .5 (4 P )
1 1 9 (3 P )
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
4 4 .5
6 3 .5
Y
(2 )
2 0 0 .5
O N
5 6 9 .5
X
I
O N
X
O
O F F
I
O
5 3 9
5 8 7
5 6 9
O F F
1 1
Y
5 3 9
X
7 8 .5
6 3 .5
6 3 .5
1 1
2 1 5
2 2 4
3 0 .5
2 1 5
Z
3 1 .5
2 2 1 (4 P )
1 5 7 .5 (3 P )
.
2 0 0 .5
1 0 6 .5
(1 )
1 5
1 5 .
(1 0 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 1 8 a
(2 )
1 9
(2 )
3 0 .5
1 9
3 8
(1 )
(1 )
16
(7 )
Z
1 - 5
1 3 1 .5
1 7 1 .5
3 4 .5
Z
1 5 7
1 1
2 8
4 0 .5
1 8 1
(4 )
X
(8 )
2 8
2 8
X
Æ 1 1
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 2 1
3 7 5 .5
1 4 .5
(9 )
(5 )
(2) Front connecting bars
8
M 1 2
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 1 9
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 2 0 a
4 0 .5
3 1
7 3
(3 )
(3 )
9 8 .5
1 1 3
(7) Installation level
(8) Rear flat connector (long)
(9) Rear flat connector (short)
(7 )
(7 )
(4) Rear terminals (long)
(5) Rear terminals (short)
3 1
(10) Flared front busbar connecting bars
1 -5
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Terminal covers
1 8 2 (4 P )
1 3 7 .5 (3 P )
1 0 1 .5
6 8 .5
Z
1 6 8 .5
Y
O N
X
X
I
O
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 2 2 a
4 7 6 .5
O F F
3 4
(3 )
(7 )
(3 )
(8 )
1 8 2 (4 P )
1 3 7 .5 (3 P )
6 8 .5
(4 )
16
1 0 1 .5
Z
(4 )
Y
2 9 1
Æ 1 1
X
X
O N
I
O
7 2 1
O F F
(2 )
(2) Front connecting bars
(3) Terminal covers (standard)
(2 )
(7 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 2 3 a
(4) Terminal covers (extended)
(7) Installation level
(8) Cut-out
(4 )
3 4
(8 )
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Door cut-outs
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(with masking frame)
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating
mechanism (without masking frame)
6 5
Door cut-out for door-coupling rotary
operating mechanism
Y
6 4
X
8 8
1 6 2
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 9 4 b
X
4 4
1 5 2 .5
4 3 .5
8 7
1 0 1
X
Y
6 6
5 .5
4 x
7
4 4
8 8
1 6 2
1 3 2
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 5 5 a
5 3 .5
6 6 .5
5 4
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 2 4 a
4 8
Y
2 .5
3 2 .5
1 0 7 .5
1 0 6 .5
Hole pattern and cut-out
for rear terminal studs
9 2 .5
1 3 3 .5 (4 P )
8 9 (3 P )
7 .1
4 4 .5
1 0 x Æ 5 .5
4 6
5 .2
1 0 1 .5
X
1 4 7 .5
1 1 8 .5
2 3 9 .5
2 3 1
X
1 3 4 .5
1 1 3 .5
2 2 6 .5
X
4 0 .5
8 1 .5
1 9 .5
7 1
9 0
6 4
Note:
A minimum distance between
reference point Y and the door
hinge is required for the door cut-outs.
Y
D
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 8 6
D > A from table + (P × 5)
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8 x
3 2 (3 P )
3 2 (4 P )
2 2
1 8 3 .5
Door hinge
point
6 x
N S 0 _ 0 0 8 5 8 a
1 0 5 .5
9 1 .5
P
1 4
N S E 0 _ 0 0 8 5 9 b
2 x
1 2 8
1 3 6
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Combination
A
Circuit breaker only
150
Circuit breaker + plug-in base
+ motorized operating mechanism
with stored-energy mechanism
150
Circuit breaker + plug-in base
+ front-operated rotary operating
mechanism
200
Circuit breaker + withdrawable version
200
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 2 5 a
8 0
4 0 8
3 7 5 .5
8 0 .5
3 8 7
6 8
Y
4 0 7 .5
16
1 2 1 .5
Y
8 x
Y
1 2 7
8 7
1 5 2
1 0 8
5 0
2 0 6
1 7 5
Door cut-out for toggle lever
(with masking frame)
5 5
Door cut-out for front-operated rotary operating
mechanism, motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism and extended escutcheon
(with masking frame)
© Siemens AG 2009
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
Z
Hole pattern and cut-out for plug-in base
with rear flat bar connection
1 7 3
2 1 0
6 4 .5
1 0 3 .5
8 3 .5
(5 )
Y
4 6 .5
(1 )
8 9
9 .5
2 2
7 .1
Y
5 4
2 4 6
4 4 9
Z
(3 )
(2 )
X
2 -6
4 4 .5
4 6 .5
4 8 6 .5
2 7 4 .5
8 9
1 2 .5
6 8
1 3 3 .5
2 5 .5
1 1 .1
X
3 8
1 5 5
1 7 4
4 X
(2 )
1 7 3 .5 (4 P )
3 8
6 4 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 2 8 b
(3 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 2 7 a
Y
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 2 6 a
(1 )
(7 )
1 -5
Hole pattern for plug-in base
with front connecting bars
1 7 3
8 9
1 0 3 .5
Y
Z
4 4 .5
8 3 .5
4 2 .5
2 2
6 4 .5
4 4 .5
2 2
(9 )
16
2 1 0
4 X
7 .1
1 5 5
Y
(1 0 )
(5 )
1 9 0
4 4 9
2 6 2
2 8 7
X
O N
X
X
O
5 1 8
6 6 3
7 1 2
O F F
I
(1) Plug-in base with terminal covers
1 2 .5
(2) Plug-in base
(3) Plug-in base with rear flat bar connection
(5) Terminal covers (standard)
(8 )
(8 )
(9 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 2 9 b
2 2 4
(7 )
(7) Installation level
(8) Plug-in base with front connecting bars
2 5 .5
(1 0 )
(9) Plug-in base with terminal covers
on the front
(10) Phase barrier
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) circuit breakers with RCD module,
withdrawable, with motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism (connected position)
SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) circuit breakers with RCD module,
withdrawable, with motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism (disconnected position)
3 6 1 .5
3 8 8 .5
3 2 7 .5
3 2 7 .5
2 2 4
2 2 4
1 9 7
Z
1 2 2 .5
Z
9 5 .5
2 7
(4 )
(4 )
X
X
(1 )
(1 )
(1 2 )
(5 )
(5 )
(1 2 )
(8 )
(8 )
(1 0 )
(1 0 )
(6 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 3 0 a
1 -3
(6 )
(1 1 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 3 1 a
1 -3
(7 )
(1 1 )
(7 )
SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) circuit breakers with RCD module, plug-in, with
front-operated rotary operating mechanism (connected position)
2 6 6
6 5
16
SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) circuit breakers with RCD module, plug-in, with
front-operated rotary operating mechanism (disconnected position)
6 5
2 9 3
2 5 1 .5
2 5 1 .5
1 4 8
1 4 8
1 2 1
Z
Z
2 7
(5 )
(5 )
(2 )
(2 )
X
X
(3 )
(3 )
(1 2 )
(1 2 )
(9 )
(9 )
(1 0 )
(1 0 )
(6 )
(6 )
(1 1 )
1 -3
1 -3
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 3 2 a
(1 1 )
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 3 3 a
(7 )
(7 )
(1) Safety lock
(7) Installation level
(2) Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
(3) Padlock
(8) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module, motorized operating mechanism)
(4) Motorized operating mechanism with
stored-energy mechanism
(9) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module, toggle lever/rotary operating mechanism)
(5) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(10) RCD extended escutcheon
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(12) Racking mechanism
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(11) Locking device for racking mechanism
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
VL400 (3VL4) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A
Plug-in bases and accessories
SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) circuit breakers with RCD module,
withdrawable, with extended escutcheon (connected position)
SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) circuit breakers with RCD module,
withdrawable, with extended escutcheon (disconnected position)
2 6 2 .5
2 8 9 .5
2 5 1 .5
2 5 1 .5
Z
1 4 8
1 4 8
1 2 1
(5 )
Z
2 7
(5 )
(3 )
(3 )
X
X
(1 2 )
(1 2 )
(9 )
(9 )
(1 0 )
(1 0 )
(6 )
(1 1 )
(6 )
(7 )
(1 1 )
1 -3
(7 )
2 8 8 .5
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 3 5 a
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 3 4
1 -3
2 1 7 .5 (5 )
1 1 4 (5 )
16
Y
(5 )
(1 1 )
2 3 2 .5 (5 )
(2 )
(1 2 )
(1) Safety lock
1 6 0 .5
(2) Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
3 1 9 .5
9 5 (5 )
X
(3) Circuit breaker extended escutcheon
(4) Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism
(5) Masking frame for door cut-out (for circuit breaker with operating mechanism)
(1 2 )
(6) Outside surface of cabinet door
(7) Installation level
(8) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module, motorized operating mechanism)
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 3 6 a
(9 )
1 0 5 .5
(1 2 )
2 5 2 .5
(4 P )
(9) Masking frame for door cut-out
(for circuit breaker with RCD module, toggle lever/rotary operating mechanism)
(10) RCD extended escutcheon
(11) Locking device for racking mechanism
(12) Racking mechanism
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
Project planning aids
8UC door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms
8UC71 and 8UC72 door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms, sizes 1 and 2
1 2 3 4
5 6
7 8
A C
9
1
2
4
3
5
9
6
4 ,5
1
2 2
4 2 ...5 0
4 3
28
B D
29 1
3
4
Section Section
A - B C - D
P4x11,5
NSE0_00490c
300 1)
5,5 1
1,5 ... 4
2 9
With extension shaft
6 5
P 4 x 1 1 ,5
5 ,5 1
1 ,5 ... 4
1
Without extension shaft
N S E 0 _ 0 0 4 9 1 c
22 1
$ Selector switch
% Coupling driver
& Masking plate
( Seal
) Door
* Fixing screw, 4 units
+ Extension shaft
, Shaft coupling
- Actuating shaft
of the control
Door cut-out with mounting holes
8UC73 door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms, size 3
5 6
7 8
1
9
2
4
3
5
9
6
A C
5 ,5
1
2 2 ,5
22,5 1
6 3 ...6 5
3 1
40
P5x13,5
45,5 1
Section Section
A - B C - D
8 8
7
NSE0_00492c
$ Handle or twin handle
% Coupling driver
& Masking plate
( Seal
) Door
* Fixing screw, 4 units
+ Extension shaft
, Shaft coupling
- Actuating shaft
of the control
P 5 x 1 3 ,5
1
4 5 ,5
1,5 ... 4
With extension shaft
1)
1
B D
300 1)
7 1
3
N S E 0 _ 0 0 4 9 3 c
1 2 3 4
1
1 ,5 ... 4
Without extension shaft
Door cut-out with mounting holes
Length of extension shaft can be cut to fit mounting depth.
Extension shaft also available in 600 mm length.
8UC60 coupling driver
16
a
4 5
0 9
_ 0
E 0
N S
a
a
b
Coupling
drivers
With tolerance
compensation
Without
tolerance
compensation
a
b
+5
±5
Shaft
length
x
+1.5
±2.5
x+23.5
a
a
Size 1
Size 2
1 3
2 2
3 6
5 7
100
15
1 )
1)
22
NSE00498
N S E 0 _ 0 0 4 9 5 a
Size 3
75
8
62
NSE00496a
7 5
140
Handles with masking plate, sizes 1 to 3
1)
Padlock feature of handle pulled out.
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4NC current transformers for measuring purposes
4NC52
NSE00504
M4
45
98
35
85,5
M4
7
7
64
4NC54
NSE00503
M4
74,5
82,5
48
65
80
48
65
80
7
112
48
65
80
48
65
80
28,4
M4
48
4NC53
NSE00502
58,5
117,5
NSE00501
7
4NC51
29
38
55
Number 1
–––––
Width × Thickness mm 12 × 5
12 × 10
20 × 5
- For circular conductors
max. mm 17.5
30
33
36
11
16
19,5
21,5
41
51,5
64,5
NSE00380
26,2
32,5
41
51,5
NSE00379
26,2
32,5
36
17,5
20,8
14,5
15,6
20,8
10,4
13
- For busbars
28
7
9
NSE00377
17,5
NSE00378
Window openings
11
80
1
–––––
2
–––––
–––––
1
–––––
2
–––––
–––––
1
–––––
2
–––––
–––––
3
–––––
–––––
–––––
20 × 5
20 × 10
25 × 5
30 × 5
30 × 10
20 × 5
25 × 5
30 × 5
30 × 10
40 × 5
40 × 10
50 × 5
50 × 10
36
25 × 5
30 × 5
40 × 10
40 × 5
40 × 10
50 × 5
50 × 10
60 × 5
60 × 10
40 × 5
25 × 5
28
50 × 5
50 × 10
60 × 5
60 × 10
40 × 5
50 × 5
60 × 5
45
16
COM20/COM21 (communication module for SENTRON 3VL)
5-
16(B
5-
COM10/COM11 (communication module for SENTRON 3VL)
16(B
7+PRXQWLQJUDLO
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■ Schematics
The graphical symbols used in the circuit diagrams provide information about the type, circuit and mode of operation of the
devices according to DIN 40713, but contain no information
about the design.
N1 3 5
F3 F2
D1
U<
C2 D2
K1 HS
As it is not possible to show all of the potential combinations
here, it may be necessary to alter the schematics accordingly for
different versions.
The purpose of these circuit diagrams is merely to help improve
the understanding of the way in which the devices function.
Rotary operating mechanism
Leading auxiliary switch
1 3
6 5
Aux. switch
Rotary operating
mechanism
Leading auxiliary
switch
3 2 6 5
1
4
8 9
11 12
7
10
HS
EMS
N 1
3
5
2 4
Auxiliary switch
EBS
I
NSE 00758a
C1
C2
I
I
N
2
I
4
D1
U<
D2
1 3
F1 +
-
15
L
I
S
I
I
2 4
EMS
3 2
14 A1
C1
EBS
5 7
6 8
Alarm switch
K
T1
LK
T2
4
1
8 9 11 12
7
Q1
AS
L K
T3
10
K
L
T4
NSE0_00759d
L
N2 4 6
T6
6
AS
T6
5 7
6 8
Alarm switch
Connection diagram for SENTRON VL160X (3VL1) to VL630 (3VL5),
3- and 4-pole circuit breakers for system protection with thermalmagnetic overcurrent releases
Internal circuit diagram for SENTRON VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3),
3- and 4-pole circuit breakers for system protection and motor protection
with solid-state releases
N1 3 5
F3 F2
C1
C2
A1
D1
U<
D2
L
F1 +
HS
-
1 3
I
S
I
I
2 4
16
Aux. switch
Rotary operating
mechanism
Leading auxiliary
switch
3 2 6 5
EMS
Q1
A1
F1
F2
F3
HS
AS
EBS
EMS
T1 ... T6
16/94
4-pole version
Main contacts
Solid-state release
Tripping solenoid for A1
Undervoltage releases
Shunt release
Auxiliary switches
Alarm switch
Leading auxiliary switch from ON to OFF
(installed in rotary operating mechanism)
Leading auxiliary switch from OFF to ON
(installed in rotary operating mechanism)
Current transformers
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4
1
8 9 11 12
7
NSE0_00760e
Q1
AS
5 7
6 8
Alarm switch
K
T1
LK
T2
L K
T3
10
K
L
T4
L
N2 4 6
T6
T6
Internal circuit diagram for SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) circuit breaker
for motor protection and SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) to VL1600 (3VL8),
3- and 4-pole circuit breakers for system protection with solid-state
releases
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
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L1 (L+)
L1 (L+)
F
F
S1 ON
S1 ON
S0 OFF
S0 OFF
3
-X20 2
4
S2B
S2A
LOCAL
OFF
OFF/0
ON/1
AUTO/
MANUAL
F
N (L2,L-)
S0
S1
S2
S4
Y1
F
S01
K1
-X20
M
CB
CLOSED
5
CB
OPEN
PE
ON/1
AUTO/
MANUAL
LOCAL
OFF
Y1
OFF/
CHARGE
HANDLE
LOCK
OUT
M
CB
CLOSED
5
PE
S4
1
F
N (L2,L-)
NSE0_00761d
OFF (to be provided by customer)
ON (to be provided by customer)
Selector switch auto/manual
Interlocking switch
Closing solenoid
Fuse in control circuit
Remote control (to be provided by customer)
Contactor relay (to be provided by customer)
-X20 1
NSE0_00762c
OFF (to be provided by customer)
ON (to be provided by customer)
Selector switch auto/manual
Interlocking switch
Closing solenoid
Fuse in control circuit
Remote control (to be provided by customer)
Contactor relay (to be provided by customer)
S0
S1
S2
S4
Y1
F
S01
K1
Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism for
SENTRON VL160X (3VL1) to VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers without
undervoltage release
Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism for
SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) to VL800 (3VL6) circuit breakers without
undervoltage release
L1 (L+)
L1 (L+)
F
7
S1 ON
S01
S0 OFF
K1
S01
Alarm switch
-X20 2 3
S2B
Motorized operating mechanism
with spring energy store MANUAL
LOCAL
OFF
OFF/0
ON/1
AUTO/
MANUAL
4
Motorized operating mechanism
with spring energy store MANUAL
S2B
OFF/0
LOCK
OUT
Y1
Alarm switch
-X20 2 3
S2A
OFF/
CHARGE
HANDLE
8
S0 OFF
K1
4
S2A
Y1
K1
ON/1
AUTO/
MANUAL
LOCAL
OFF
OFF/
CHARGE
HANDLE
LOCK
OUT
K1
CB
OPEN
N (L2,L-)
7
S1 ON
8
16
F
-X20
CB
CLOSED
M
5
CB
OPEN
PE
1
F
S0
S1
S2
Y1
F
S01
K1
Motorized operating mechanism
with spring energy store MANUAL
OFF/0
LOCK
OUT
CB
OPEN
4
S2B
S2A
OFF/
CHARGE
HANDLE
Y1
3
2
-X20
Motorized operating mechanism
with spring energy store MANUAL
S4
N (L2,L-)
NSE0_00591d
OFF (to be provided by customer)
ON (to be provided by customer)
Selector switch auto/manual
Closing solenoid
Fuse in control circuit
Remote control (to be provided by customer)
Contactor relay (to be provided by customer)
M
CB
CLOSED
-X20 1
NSE0_00763d
F
S0
S1
S2
S4
Y1
F
S01
K1
5
PE
OFF (to be provided by customer)
ON (to be provided by customer)
Selector switch auto/manual
Interlocking switch
Closing solenoid
Fuse in control circuit
Remote control (to be provided by customer)
Contactor relay (to be provided by customer)
Note: A separate alarm switch (7-8) can be incorporated for automatic
charging after a release.
Automatic closing of a tripped circuit breaker is not recommended, in
order to prevent a switch of the circuit breaker to a fault in the protected
circuit.
Note: A separate alarm switch (7-8) can be incorporated for automatic
charging after a release.
Automatic closing of a tripped circuit breaker is not recommended, in
order to prevent a switch of the circuit breaker to a fault in the protected
circuit.
Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism for
SENTRON VL160X (3VL1) to VL250 (3VL3) circuit breakers with
undervoltage release
Motorized operating mechanism with stored-energy mechanism for
SENTRON VL400 (3VL4) to VL800 (3VL6) circuit breakers with
undervoltage release
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L1 (L+)
NSE0_01534a
L1(L+)
F
F
S1
ON
S0
OFF
S1
-X20 2
4
3
7
Motorized operating
mechanism
*
S0
LOCAL
ON
8
K1
K2
K1
K2
LOCAL
OFF
116
115
111
M
M
LOCK
OUT
113
S4
CB
OPEN
S2
INTERLOCK OPEN
CB
CLOSED
5
PE
OFF (to be provided by customer)
ON (to be provided by customer)
Contactor relays for motor control
Fuse in control circuit
S0
S1
K1, K2
F
NSE0_00764b
F
OFF (to be provided by customer))
ON (to be provided by customer)
Lock out
Interlock open
Fuse in control circuit
Remote control
Contactor relay
S0
S1
S2
S4
F
S01
K1
114
K2
LOCK OUT
-X20 1
N (L2,L-)
112
K1
N(L2,L-)
* Alarm switch contact 7-8 causes a switch reset to RESET,
i.e. reclosing capability after tripping. Without this contact the
result would be a "closing lockout", i.e. reconnection after
a trip is not possible until the switch is reset to RESET by the
"OFF" command (S0).
Motorized operating mechanism for VL160X (3VL1) to VL250 (3VL3)
circuit breakers without undervoltage release
Motorized operating mechanism for SENTRON VL1250 (3VL7) and
VL1600 (3VL8) circuit breakers without undervoltage release
L1 (L+)
S1
S01
K1
S0
-X20 2
OFF
F
7
8
ON
S1
Alarm switch
4
3
NSE0_01535a
L1(L+)
F
Motorized operating
mechanism
7
*
S0
LOCAL
OFF
LOCAL
ON
8
16
116
S2
S4
INTERLOCK OPEN
-X20
N (L2,L-)
CB
OPEN
CB
CLOSED
5
PE
K2
111
113
K1
112
K2
S01
114
K3
U<
N(L2,L-)
1
NSE0_00592c
OFF (to be provided by customer)
ON (to be provided by customer)
Lock out
Interlock open
Fuse in control circuit
Remote control
Contactor relay
Note: A separate alarm switch (7-8) can be incorporated for automatic
charging after a release.
Automatic closing of a tripped circuit breaker is not recommended, in
order to prevent a switch of the circuit breaker to a fault in the protected
circuit.
Motorized operating mechanism for SENTRON VL1250 (3VL7) and
VL1600 (3VL8) circuit breakers with undervoltage release
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K1
M
LOCK OUT
F
S0
S1
S2
S4
F
S01
K1
115
M
LOCK
OUT
K2
K3
K3
K1
K1
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S1
S01
K1, K2, K3
F
OFF (to be provided by customer)
ON (to be provided by customer)
EMERGENCY-STOP or remote tripping
Contactor relays for motor control
Fuse in control circuit
* Alarm switch contact 7-8 causes a switch reset to RESET,
i.e. reclosing capability after tripping. Without this contact the
result would be a "closing lockout", i.e. reconnection after
a trip is not possible until the switch is reset to RESET by the
"OFF" command (S0).
Motorized operating mechanism for VL160X (3VL1) to VL250 (3VL3)
circuit breakers with undervoltage release
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3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VL Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A
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L 1 (L + )
L 1 (L + )
I RESET
N 1 3 5 Q0
F 4
F 4
F0
3VL1
S 0
S 0
N 2 4 6
N 1 3 5
X 1 .1
"S contact" is
integrated into
shunt release
X 1 .1
S
D 1
C 1
F 2
F 3
D 2
+ X12.1 X12.3 A
C 2
X 1 .2
X 1 .2
TEST
N (L 2 ,L -)
N (L 2 ,L -)
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 6 6 a
F 5
F 5
UNDERVOLTAGE RELEASE
N S E 0 _ 0 0 7 6 7 a
Power
disconnect
SHUNT RELEASE
Undervoltage release and shunt release for
SENTRON VL160X (3VL1) to VL1600 (3VL8) circuit breakers
NSE0_00769
N 2 4 6
Q0
A
F0
TEST
Circuit breaker
Solid-state evaluation unit
Tripping solenoid with local tripping display and reset
Test button
SENTRON VL160X (3VL1) 4-pole circuit breaker with RCD module
shown. 3-pole version similar, but without N pole.
400 V AC L1
L2
L3
N
N 1 3 5 Q0
21
-S03
S01
22
1 3 5
3VL
D1
2 4 6
D2
Z1
X1
OFF-delay
device
3TX4
Y2
Y1
21
X12.1
X12.2
X12.3
TRIPPED
SIGNAL
N 1 3 5
22
6 8
F0
5
I RESET
X2
A
NSE0_00768a
S01 Delayed tripping
S02 Instantaneous tripping for EMERGENCY-STOP
circuit (if required)
S03 Early-make auxiliary contact, e.g. 3VL9300-3AS10
"OFF to ON" in the front-operated rotary operating
mechanism of the circuit breaker (if required)
K1 3RH11 contactor relay (if required)
S0
REMOTE
X13.1 TRIPPING
X13.3
TEST
X13.2
PE
Power
disconnect
Time-delay device for undervoltage release for SENTRON VL160X
(3VL1) to VL1600 (3VL8) circuit breakers
N 2 4 6
Q0
A
F0
TEST
S0
NSE0_00770a
Circuit breaker
Solid-state evaluation unit
Tripping solenoid with local tripping display and reset
Test button
Remote tripping (to be set by customer)
4-pole circuit breaker for SENTRON VL160 (3VL2), VL250 (3VL3) and
VL400 (3VL4) circuit breakers with remote trip and RCD alarm switch.
3-pole version similar, but without N pole.
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4NC current transformers for measuring purposes
Terminal designation acc. to IEC 60185/VDE 0414-1
NSE00594
K/P1
L/P2 primary
k/S1
l /S2
secondary
■ More information
Manual for the SENTRON 3VL circuit breaker
SENTRON manual for communication solutions
This manual contains additional technical information, covering
a product description, mode of operation, electrical wiring system and retrofitting.
Free download at
The manual and operating instructions are available in PDF
format at:
See also the chapter "Air Circuit Breakers" under "3WL Air Circuit
Breakers/Non-Automatic Air Circuit Breakers up to 6300 A (AC)",
"Accessories/Components".
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3VF2 Molded Case Circuit Breakers
3VF2 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 100 A
General data
■ Technical specifications
Type
3VF2
Standards
IEC 60947-2, EN 60947-2
Max. rated current In
A 16 up to 100
Rated insulation voltage Ui
Main current paths
Control circuits
V AC 415
V AC 415
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp
Main current paths
Control circuits
Rated operational voltage Ue, 50/60 Hz
IEC
Permissible ambient temperature
kV 6
kV 4
V AC Up to 415
°C –20 to +70
Permissible load
At various ambient temperatures
close to the circuit breaker, related to the rated
Up to 100 A
current of the circuit breaker
– Circuit breakers
At 40 °C % 100
for system protection
50 °C % 92
55 °C % 87
60 °C % 83
70 °C % 73
Rated short-circuit
breaking capacity
Rated ultimate short-circuit
breaking capacity Icu
Switching capacity
A
class
Up to 240 V
kA 65
Up to 415 V
kA 18
Rated service short-circuit
breaking capacity Ics
Up to 240 V
Up to 415 V
kA
kA
Rated short-circuit
making capacity Icm
Up to 240 V
Up to 415 V
kA 143
kA 36
33
9
Main control switch properties acc. to IEC 60947-2
Yes
in conjunction with lockable rotary operating mechanisms
EMERGENCY-STOP switch properties
Acc. to EN 60204-1
Mechanical endurance
Yes
Operating cycles 10 000
Switching frequency
1/h 120
Conductor cross-sections for control circuits
With terminal connection or terminal strip, solid
Power loss per circuit breaker
At max. rated current In
with 3-phase symmetrical load
– System protection
16
Conductor cross-sections and connection types
for main conductors (copper or aluminum)
Connection type
Circular conductor terminal
solid or stranded
To 40 A
mm2 2.5 to 6
2
45 to 100 A
mm 16 to 50
125 A
mm2 70
mm2 0.5 to 2.5
W 16
Permissible mounting positions
9 0 °
N S E 0 _ 0 0 0 2 6 a
9 0 °
9 0 °
9 0 °
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 4 2
Auxiliary switches
Conventional thermal current Ith
Rated making capacity
A 6
A 15
AC (AC-15)
– Rated operational voltage
– Rated operational current
V 240
A 6
DC current (DC-13)
– Rated operational voltage
– Rated operational current
V 125
A 0.5
Back-up fuse
A 4
Auxiliary releases
Shunt release (f-release)
Response voltage
– Pick-up (circuit breaker is tripped)
Power consumption (short time) at:
AC 50/60 Hz 12–24 V
AC 50/60 Hz 48-60 V
AC 50/60 Hz 48–127 V
12 – 24 V DC
48 – 60 V DC
110 – 125 V DC
220–250 V DC
Max. duration of operational voltage
Max. opening time
VA 108
VA 120
VA 162
W
W
W
W
14.4
19,2
38.4
44
Interrupts automatically
ms 50
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■ Dimensional drawings
3VF2 circuit breakers, 3- and 4-pole
2 3
7 6
4 x
Arcing spaces
Minimum clearances from adjacent grounded parts and from non-insulated
live parts at rated voltage.
The distance of at least 2 cm between large covers and the arc chute
openings should be observed for the 3VF2.
Plain conductors and busbars must be insulated within the arcing space.
4 ,5
8 9
(1 2 4 )
5 6 ,5
1 7
2 5
3 P -5 0
4 P -7 5
3 7
6 3 ,5
7 3
7 8
2 5 ,4
5
2 5
a
73
NSE0_00064
2 5 ,4
2 3
N S E 0 _ 0 1 2 3 7 a
1 7
1 0 2
8 9
1 2 4
1
1 0 2
2 5 ,4
1
Type
8 9
1 2 4
$ Shunt trip unit or
auxiliary or alarm switch
(see Accessories).
a
3VF2, 3-pole
78
3VF2, 4-pole
101
1 7
1 0 2
50
2 5 ,4
2 5 ,4
2 5 ,4
2 5 ,4
3VF2
Accessories for 3VF2 circuit breakers, 3- and 4-pole
102
76
72
7 3
80
63
58
129
3VF9 224–1NB.0
terminal cover
for 3VF2
102
76
72
75
64
1,5-4
4,5
37
28
124
72
80
3VF9 220–1CA10 cover 3VF9 220–1AA00 cover
with cap dimension
frame for door cut-out
45 mm for 3VF2
for 3VF2
42-50
22
8
NSE0_00068
65
35
1)
31
22
57
300
139
134
A
B
B
NSE0_00069
2
A
31
39
40
3
2
6
Center line
$ 3-pole circuit breaker
% 4-pole circuit breaker
139
73
5
Door-coupling rotary operating mechanism, complete 8UC61 .2–.BD22 (rotary operating mechanism) and 3VF9 223-1JA00
(front-operated rotary operating mechanism with shaft end) for 3VF2
1
8
9
25
3VF9 224–1LD.0 rear terminal for 3VF2
1) As-supplied, shorten shaft to suit if necessary.
With lengths > 130 mm a support is necessary.
16/100
NSE0_00067
35
3VF9 223-1.A00 front-operated rotary operating mechanism with knob
for 3VF2
38
58
63
80
95
4 5
1 2
N S E 0 _ 0 0 0 6 6 a
124
NSE0_00065
73
95
5
9
38
5
16
72
80
1 2
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View A
View B
4-pole version
Note:
4-pole circuit breakers always have the 4th pole (N) on the left!