Technical

data

Section

Miniature circuit breakers

Breaking capacities
Tripping characteristics
B type distribution board de-rating table
Board
Standard
MGB4N
Split load
Multi service
Heavy duty

Busbar
rating
250A
200A
160A
250A
100A

Integral
MCCB
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
N/A

Integral
isolator
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
N/A

Integral
MCCB RCD
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
N/A

The factors detailed above should be multiplied by the relevant busbar rating to
give the operating current for each type of board when using a specified incomer.
Example:
If using an integral MCCB (typical Ref. MCCB2503D4P) in a standard board
(typical Ref. MGB12N).
250A busbar rating x 0.9 = 225A board rating.
This represents the maximum operating current for an MGB12N with a
MCCB2503D4P.

Miniature circuit breaker

(magnetic trip setting)
Type
C60HB MCB
(type B: 3-5In)
C60HC MCB
(type C: 5-10In
C60HD MCB
(type D: 10-14In)

Ratings (A)
1A to 63A

Page
12/13

BS EN 60898**
Breaking capacity (A)
1P
2,3,4P
240V
415V
10,000
10,000

1A to 63A

12/13

10,000

10,000

15,000

30,000

15,000

10,000

1A to 63A

12/13

10,000

10,000

15,000

30,000

15,000

10,000

* Breaking capacities quoted are Icu. Ics = 50% of Icu.

** Breaking capacities quoted are Icn. Ics = 75% of Icn.

1P
220V/240V
15,000

BS EN 60947-2*
Breaking capacity (A)
2,3,4P
2,3,4P
220V/240V
380V/415V
30,000
15,000

2,3,4P
440V
10,000

Note: For UL/CSA approved MCBs consult us.

Maximum operating voltage 440V + 10%

Magnetic tripping characteristics (50/60Hz)

BS EN 60898
Type
In min.
B
3
C
5
D
10

Note:

162

In max.
5
10
14

Type
U
C
D

IEC 947-2
In min.
5.5
5
10

BS EN 60898 calibration temperature 30C

BS EN 60947-2 calibration temperature 40C

In max.
8.8
10
14

Typical applications
Moderately inductive, e.g. commercial and general industrial
Highly inductive, e.g. heavy industrial
More highly inductive, e.g transformers, motors and certain
lighting systems

Miniature circuit breakers

Temperature derating/grouping factors
Grouping

Temperature derating of MCB's

Miniature circuit beakers listed in the service current tables may be used at temperatures ranging from -30C to
60C. The tables show the maximum current to be employed as a function of certain ambient temperatures.
Figures in bold type are the nominal current ratings at the calibration temperature.

Derating of MCB's grouped in enclosed installations.

factors
C60HB
C60HC
C60HD

0.8

When a number of circuit breakers or combined RCD/MCB's that operate simultaneously are mounted side by
side in a small enclosure, the temperature rise inside the enclosure may cause a reduction in the service current.
The reduction can be calculated by multiplying the maximum service current by a 'grouping factor'.
C60H B and C curves
Temperature C
Rat. (A)
20
25
30
1
1.05
1.02
1.00
2
2.08
2.04
2.00
4
4.24
4.12
4.00
6
6.24
6.12
6.00
10
10.6
10.3
10.0
16
16.8
16.5
16.0
20
21.0
20.6
20.0
25
26.2
25.7
25.0
32
33.5
23.9
32.0
40
42.0
41.2
40.0
50
52.5
51.5
50.0
63
66.2
64.9
63.0

35
0.98
1.96
3.88
5.88
9.70
15.5
19.4
24.2
31.4
38.8
48.5
61.1

40
0.95
1.92
8.76
5.76
9.30
15.2
19.0
23.7
30.4
38.0
47.4
58.0

45
0.93
1.88
3.64
5.64
9.00
14.7
18.4
23.0
29.8
36.8
45.5
56.7

50
0.90
1.84
3.52
5.52
8.60
14.2
17.8
22.2
28.4
35.6
44.0
54.2

55
0.88
1.80
5.40
5.40
8.20
13.8
17.4
21.5
28.2
34.4
42.5
51.7

60
0.85
1.74
5.30
5.30
7.80
13.3
16.8
20.7
27.5
33.2
40.5
49.2

C60H D curve
Temperature C
Rat. (A)
20
25
30
1
1.10
1.08
1.05
2
2.18
2.14
2.08
4
4.52
4.40
4.24
6
6.48
6.36
6.24
10
11.4
11.1
10.7
16
17.9
17.4
16.9
20
22.2
21.6
21.2
25
27.7
27.0
26.5
32
35.2
34.2
3.6
40
44.4
43.6
42.4
50
56.0
54.5
53.0
63
71.8
69.9
67.4

35
1.03
2.04
4.12
6.12
10.4
16.4
20.6
25.7
32.9
41.2
51.5
65.5

40
1.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
10.0
16.0
20.0
25.0
32.0
40.0
50.0
63.0

45
0.97
1.96
3.88
5.88
9.60
15.5
19.4
24.2
31.0
38.8
48.5
60.4

50
0.95
1.90
3.72
5.76
9.20
15.0
18.8
23.5
30.4
37.6
46.5
57.9

55
0.92
1.86
3.56
5.58
8.80
14.4
18.2
22.7
29.4
36.4
45.0
55.4

60
0.89
1.80
3.44
5.46
8.40
13.9
17.6
21.7
28.4
34.8
43.0
52.9

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Miniature circuit breakers

For use with lighting loads
Table 1: fluorescent lighting
Depending on the power supply and the number and
types of lighting units, the table gives the circuit
breaker rating based on the following assumptions:
Installation in an enclosure with an ambient
temperature of 25C (derating coefficient = 0.8).
Power of ballast: 25% of tube power.
Power factor: 0.6 for non-compensated fluorescent
lighting. 0.86 for compensated fluorescent
lighting.
Circuit breakers mounted in an enclosure with an
ambient exterior temperature of 25C: derating
coefficient = 0.8.
Single phase system: 230V
Three phase + N system: 400V between phases
Types of
Power of
Number of lighting units per phase
lighting unit
tubes (W)
Single phase
18
4
9
29
49
78
98
122 157 196
non-compensated
36
2
4
14
24
39
49
61
78
98
58
1
3
9
15
24
30
38
48
60
Single phase
18
7
14
42
70
112 140 175 225 281
compensated
36
3
7
21
35
56
70
87
112 140
58
2
4
13
21
34
43
54
69
87
Two phase 2x18 =
36
3
7
21
35
56
70
87
112 140
compensated 2x36 = 72
1
3
10
17
28
35
43
56
70
2x58 = 118
1
2
6
10
17
21
27
34
43
MCB rating
1
2
6
10
16
20
25
32
40
Calculation: non-compensated fluorescent lighting example (star connection)
Number = (rating x 0.8) (U x 0.6)
(P x 1.25)

Table 2: high pressure discharge lamps

Table valid for 230V and 400V, with compensated or
non-compensated ballast.
Mercury vapour + fluorescent substance
P(1) 700W
P(1) 1000W
P(1) 2000W
Mercury vapour + metal halides
P(1) 375W
P(1) 1000W
P(1) 2000W
High pressure sodium vapour lamps
P(1) 400W
P(1) 1000W

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Rat. (A)
6
10
16
6
10
16
6
10

245
122
76
351
175
109
175
87
54
50

309
154
95
443
221
137
221
110
68
63

392
196
121
562
281
174
281
140
87
80

490
245
152
703
351
218
351
175
109
100

Auxiliary ON/OFF switch (OF)

Alarm switch (SD)
Shunt trip unit (MX)
Under voltage release (MN)

Auxiliary ON/OFF switch (OF) to indicate

the open or closed position of a
circuit breaker

Electrical auxiliaries
For C60 MCBs
Ph

11

Assembly
Clip on the left side of the circuit breaker.
Applications
Audible or visual indication of the open or closed state
of the circuit. The indication can be given on the front
of a cubicle or enclosure or grouped on a control desk.
Can be used in conjunction with an alarm switch.

12

14

mcb open

mcb closed

Alarm switch (SD) to indicate circuit

breaker opening on a fault (tripped)

Ph

Assembly
Clip on the left side of the circuit breaker.

91

Applications
Audible or visual indication of a fault on an electrical
circuit in air conditioned rooms, passenger and goods
lifts, ventilation etc. May be used in conjunction with
an auxiliary ON/OFF switch.
92

94

normal

fault

Shunt trip unit (MX) for remote tripping

Ph

Assembly
Clip on the left side of the circuit breaker.

U>

Applications
remote opening of electrical circuits.

14 12

C2 C1

mcb closed

N
mcb open

Under voltage release unit (MN)

to ensure automatic tripping in case of
under voltage and for remote tripping
by EMERGENCY STOP push button

Ph

D1

U<

Assembly
Clip on the left side of the circuit breaker.

D2

Applications
Automatic tripping of a circuit breaker whenever the
voltage drops sufficiently below its nominal rated
voltage. Remote tripping of a circuit breaker by
emergency stop or other N.C. push button.
N

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DC operation
Miniature circuit breakers
Selecting the circuit breaker

The selection of the type of circuit breaker most

suitable for protection of a d.c. installation depends
mainly on the following criteria:
The rated current, which determines the rating of
the equipment;
The type of system (1,2 or 3), (see below);
The rated voltage, which determines the number of
poles to be involved in breaking;

Type of system

The maximum short-circuit current at the point of

installation, which determines the breaking
capacity. Magnetic trip threshold increases by 1.4.

Breaking capacity of miniature circuit-breakers on d.c.

(in brackets, the number of poles involved in breaking)
Type of
D.C. breaking capacity(kA)-L/R < 0.015s
circuit breaker
(IEC 947-2 ,lcu)
Voltage
24/48V
125V
250V
500V
C60HB/HC
20 (1)
25 (2)
50 (4)
C60HD
20 (1)
25 (2)
50 (4)
-

Earthed systems

Insulated systems

One polarity of the DC supply is

earthed
Diagrams
and various
cases of faults

a
R

U
B
b

Fault effect

A centre point of the DC supply is

earthed

Fault A

Fault B
Fault C
Most unfavourable case
Distribution of the
breaking poles

a
R

U/2
+
U/2

B
b

Max. Isc
the positive polarity
is the only one involved
Max. Isc
both polarities are involved
No effect

(1),(2)

B
b

Isc close to max. Isc

the positive polarity is the only
one involved, voltage U/2
Max. Isc
both polarities are involved
Same as fault A but this is the
negative polarity which is involved
Faults A and C
On each polarity there must be the
number of poles required to perform
the break of max. Isc at U/2

Fault A
The poles required to perform
the break are in series
on the positive polarity

U/2
+
U/2

No effect

Max. Isc
both polarities are involved
No effect
Fault B
the poles required to perform
the break are shared between
the 2 polarities

(1) Or negative if the positive polarity is earthed.

(2) An extra pole will be needed on the earthed
polarity to provide isolation

+
250V =

+
250V =

+
250V =
-

NC100H
3P
80A

Load

Load

Calculation the short-circuit current

(Isc) across the terminals of a battery
When a short-circuit occurs across its terminals, a
battery discharges a current given by Ohm's law:
Isc = Vb
Ri
Where Vb = the maximum discharge voltage (battery
100 % charged).
and Ri = the internal resistance equivalent to the sum
of the cell resistances (figure generally given by the
manufacturer according to the capacity of the battery).

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NS400H
2P
400A

NC100H
4P
100A

Example
What is the short-circuit current at the
terminals of a standing battery with the
following characteristics:
Capacity: 500 Ah;
Max. discharge voltage: 240 V
(110 cells of 2.2 V);
Discharge current: 300 A;
Autonomy: 1/2 hour;
Internal resistance: 0.5 m
per cell.
Ri = 110 x 0.5 10-3 = 55 x10-3
Isc = 240 -3 = 4.4kA
55 10

Load

As the above calculation

shows, the short-circuit
current is relatively
weak.
Note: If the internal resistance is
not known, the following
approximate formula can be
used: Isc = kC, where C is the
capacity of the battery expressed
in Ampere-hours, and k is a
coefficient close to 10 but in any
case always lower than 20.

240 V DC
300 A
500 Ah
Ri = 0.5 m/cell

Utilisation at 400Hz
Practical advice
The greater part of multi 9 circuit breakers can be
used on 400Hz networks. Short-circuit currents at
400Hz generator terminals do not, in general, exceed
the nominal current by more than 4 times. Therefore,
breaking capacity problems are very rare.

Multi 9 circuit breakers

No thermal derating
Increase of magnetic thresholds:
Coefficient 1.48 for C60
Residual current circuit-breakers from the multi 9 range can be used on 400Hz
networks. It should be noted that the mA threshold varies depending on the
network's frequency (see curves below).

Note:
In 400 Hz, the test circuit for residual current devices may present the risk of not
functioning when actioning the test button because of threshold variation. According
to international studies (IEC 60479-2), the human body is less sensitive to a 400Hz
current that passes through the body; so well that, even though the residual current
device has had its frequency desensitised, these devices still ensure the protection
of persons. The method for choosing residual current devices in 400 Hz is thus the
same as that for 50Hz.

Operating residual current variation curves

RCCB

Class

I n

1
2
3
4

2.5

AC

Rating
(A)
25
25-40
63-80-100
16-25-40-63

A
"si" type
Selective s ( AC, A )

Curve no.
Sensitivity (mA)
10 30
100 300
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
4
4
2

500
1
1
1
2
2

1.5

0.5
10

50 60

90

150

250

350 400 Hz

Vigi C60 2 and 4 pole, 220/415V - 50Hz

Operating residual current variation curves

1
2

I n

Class

2.5

AC

Rating
(A)
25
40-63

Curve No.
Sensitivity (mA)
10 30
100
2
1
1
2
1

1.5

0.5
10

50 60

90

150

250

350 400 Hz

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Miniature circuit breakers

For use in conjunction with
motor starters and transformers
Motor starters
In general miniature circuit breakers can
give only short circuit protection to motor
loads due to the high starting currents which
may be encountered; typically 3 to 12 times
full load current (FLC).
Assumptions
The tables give recommended mcb
ratings for motors up to 37kW based on the
following assumptions:
Direct-on-line starting
starting current = 7 x FLC
run-up time =
6seconds, motors <3kW
10 seconds, motors < 22kW
running currents = average values only
(individual manufacturer's figures will
vary). four-pole motors, i.e. speed
approx. 1500 rev/min.
For higher inertia loads, i.e. hoists or fans,
run-up times may be considerably longer
than those assumed above. The rating of
the mcb must take account of the greater
run-up time and starting current. The
required mcb rating can be determined by
reference to time/current curves (consult
us).
Star/delta starting
Since, during the changeover from star
to delta, a high current surge in the
order of DOL values may be met, the
mcb rating selected should be the same
as that recommended for DOL starting.

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Table 1 - 3 phase 415V AC D.O.L. starting

Recommended MCB
kW
hHp
Running I
C60HB
C60HC
0.12
0.166
0.65
2
2
0.18
0.25
0.7
2
2
0.25
0.33
0.87
4
2
0.37
0.5
1.35
4
4
0.55
0.75
1.55
4
4
0.75
1.0
1.93
6
4
1.1
1.5
2.5
6
6
1.5
2
3.5
10
10
2.2
3
4.8
16
10
3
4
6.4
20
20
3.75
5
7.8
25
25
4
5.5
8.1
25
25
5.5
7.5
11
32
32
7.5
10
14.4
50
50
9.33
12.5
17.3
63
50
11
15
21
63
63
13
17.5
25
15
20
28
18.5
25
35
22
30
40
30
40
54
37
50
65.5
-

C60HD
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
6
10
10
16
16
16
20
20
25
32
40
50
50
63
-

Table 2 - 1 phase 240V AC D.O.L. starting

kW
Hp
Running I
C60HB
0.12
0.166
0.95
4
0.18
0.25
1.5
4
0.25
0.33
1.7
6
0.37
0.5
3
10
0.55
0.75
4.5
16
0.75
1
5.5
16
1.1
1.5
8.5
25
1.5
2
10.5
32
2.2
3
15.5
40
3
4
20
63
3.75
5
24
5.5
7.5
34
6.3
8.5
36.5
7.5
10
45
11
15
66.5
-

C60HD
1
2
2
4
6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
63
-

C60HC
2
4
4
6
10
16
25
32
40
63
63
-

Miniature circuit breakers

For use in conjunction with
motor starters and transformers
Transformers
High inrush currents are also produced when
transformers are switched on, typically 10-15 times full
load current.
Assumptions
The tables give recommended mcb ratings for single
phase transformers up to 12500 VA and three phase
transformers up to 30000 VA based on the following
formula.

Inrush currents

Table 3 - 3 phase transformers 415V AC supply

VA
Primary In (A)
C60HB
C60HC
500
0.7
4
2
750
1.04
6
4
1000 1.39
10
6
2000 2.78
16
10
5000 6.95
40
25
10000 13.89
50
15000 20.84
63
20000 27.78
25000 34.73
30000 41.67
-

C60HD
1
2
4
6
16
25
32
50
63
63

Table 4 - 1 phase transformers 240V AC supply

VA
Primary In (A)
C60HB
C60HC
50
0.21
2
100
0.42
4
2
250
1.04
6
4
500
2.08
16
10
1000 4.17
25
16
2500 10.42
63
32
5000 20.84
63
10000 41.66
12500 52.08
-

C60HD
1
2
4
10
16
32
63
-

When LV/LV transformers are switched on, very high

inrush currents are produced which must be taken
into account when choosing overcurrent protection
devices. The peak value of the first current wave often
reaches 10 to 15 times the rated rms current of the
transformer and may reach values of 20 to 25 times
the rated current even for transformers rated less than
50kVA. This transient inrush current decays very
quickly (in a few milliseconds).

1st peak
10 to 25 In

In

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Protection
Earth faults
Introduction
Merlin Gerin's range of rcd's offer high or medium
sensitivity and are intended to provide "personnel
protection", from the risk of electric shocks and/or "fire
protection" - a fire can be initiated by the heat
produced in a high resistance path to earth. Their high
sensitivity (i.e. small operating current) ensures
excellent system protection if compared with an
installation containing standard overcurrent devices
i.e. mcb's, fuses etc. An installation without RCD's
would contain components with current ratings far in
excess of the tens or hundreds of milli-amperes
necessary to operate these rcd devices. Where larger
current ratings lower sensitivities or longer time delays
are required for discrimination or other reasons please
ask for our MCCB catalogue.
Which sensitivity?
10mA offering a high degree of protection against
electrocution in an accidental shock hazard situation,
such units should only be employed on final circuits or
single socket outlets of a small current rating, or
where a high risk exists especially where external
resistance would reduce the current flowing through
the human body to less than 30mA.
30mA offer a high degree of protection against
electrocution in an accidental shock hazard situation,
such units are the most popular in the U.K. Typically a
current of 80mA to 240mA will flow through the
human body depending on the voltage across it etc, a
30mA rcd will typically operate in less than 30mS at
these fault currents cutting off the current well within
the time specified In the IEC publication 479 "Effects
of current passing through the human body".
100mA normally provides protection against
electrocution in an accidental shock hazard situation,
however there is an increased likelihood that the fault
current will drop below the operating current of the
rcd. Generally the device is a compromise to offer
earth leakage protection to groups of circuits.
300mA provides protection from the risk of electrical
fire only (inherently 10, 30 or 100 mA rcd's offer fire
protection), they are typically used on lighting circuits
etc. where the risk of shock is extremely small. It
should be remembered that a current of less than
500mA flowing in a high resistance path is sufficient to
bring metallic parts to incandescence and start a fire
under suitable circumstances.
Note: standard overcurrent devices would require
currents far in excess of 300mA to operate.
Figure 1: Indirect contact
Applications
BS 7671 defines two types of contact.
Indirect defined as "contact of persons or livestock
with exposed conductive parts made live by a fault
and which may result in electric shock" see Figure 1.
Effective earthing is always the first line of defence
against electric shock, fire etc, a low resistance path
back to the supply from the fault is provided, such that
the overcurrent protective device will operate and
disconnect the fault before damage occurs. BS 7671
requires the use of an rcd where the earth loop
impedance (the impedance value from the
supply and back via the earth connection) is too high
to ensure automatic disconnection within the specified
time by the operation of the overcurrent protection
device. In this instance the product of the rcd
sensitivity in amperes and the earth fault loop
impedance in ohms shall not exceed 50.

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R
If =

U
Ru + R

Figure 1: Indirect contact

If

Figure 2: Direct contact

Maximum values for the earth loop impedance for the

range of sensitivities offered by the Merlin Gerin
range of rcd's is as follows:
RCD
Permissible
Sensitivity earth loop impedance
10mA
5000
30mA
1667
100mA
500
300mA
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The above is covered by regulations sections 413 and
471-08. Rcd's are further specified by the regulations
to offer protection in the following applications reg:
471-16 socket outlets within the equipotential zone
intended to supply equipment outside the zone.
Reg: 471 -13 all sockets in a TT installation, this
includes the majority of site electrical installations
during building works and Reg: 608-03-02. All socket
outlets for supplies on a caravan site.

Figure 2: Direct contact

Direct contact
defined as "contact of persons or
livestock with live parts which may result
in electric shock," see figure 2.
BS 7671 recognises only two main means of offering
protection from direct contact to erect suitable
barriers, equipment enclosures, insulation of cables
etc. RCD's must never be used to provide the sole
means of offering direct contact protection. They are
indispensable as a means of offering supplementary
protection against direct contact particularly in
instances where damage may occur, trailing socket
outlets, equipment used outside, equipment used in
wet or other areas where a significantly increased risk
exists. Most rcd's are employed in this role and they
are common in schools, hospitals and domestic
installations to name but a few.
An increasing number of government bodies, trade
unions and institutions recognise the safety benefits
of installing rcd's. They are therefore more frequently
specified by codes of practice and other advisory
documents published by these bodies.

Types of RCD
Two families of rcd are offered in this catalogue
(1) Those without overcurrent protection (RCD's)
e.g. RMG's
(2) Those with overcurrent protection (RCBO's)
e.g. C60H RCBOs
miniature circuit breakers combined with a residual
current device, this rcd/mcb combination can be
realised in the form of the C60H rcbo combined
rcd/mcb or by combining a vigi module with an mcb.

time
(s)

Merlin Gerin
300mA time delayed rcd
1000s

Typical 100mA
instantaneous rcd

All of these units can be used to protect individual

circuits or as devices mounted within individual
enclosures. Individual out going circuits within type A
or type B mcb distribution boards can be protected by
installing rcd/mcb combinations on that particular
outgoing way. Groups of circuits can be protected
within distribution boards by selection of either
split-load or dual incomer units with selected circuits
protected by rcd incoming devices. Complete
distribution systems can be given rcd protection by
installing an RMG rcd in a separate enclosure ahead
of the distribution board or by using a distribution board
having an incoming rcd.
Unwanted tripping
The principal reasons for unwanted tripping of rcd's are
lack of discrimination between rcd's (see following
paragraph) and transient earth leakage currents, which
have various causes such as lightning strikes,
switching surges (caused by switching inductive loads)
or switching capacitive loads (RF filter networks,
mineral insulated cables etc) All Merlin Gerin rcd's and
rcd/mcb's incorporate a filtering device which
minimises their response to transients, virtually
eliminating unwanted tripping.

100s

Typical 30mA
instantaneous rcd
10s

1s

100ms

Discrimination of RCDs
Figure 3: characteristic of 23116, 300mA time delayed
rcd with 10, 30 and 100mA instantaneous devices
superimposed to show discrimination.

Rcd's do not discriminate on rated residual operating

current sensitivity alone. In other words, a 100mA
device upstream of a 30mA device will not offer
inherent discrimination.
To provide the necessary discrimination, rcd's can be
provided with an inbuilt time delay mechanism, usually
50ms. This inbuilt time delay is sufficient to allow the
downstream device to open the circuit before the
upstream device starts to operate. Such an rcd must
be used as the incomer to a split load board
incorporating two RCD's.

(fig. 3)
IEC publication 479 "effects of currents passing through the human body"
TIME/CURRENT ZONES OF EFFECTS OF A.C. CURRENT (15 TO 100HZ) ON PERSONS
WITH STANDARD RCD CHARACTERISTICS SUPERIMPOSED
a

10000

c1 c2

c3

IEC 479

5000

2000
1000
time in milliseconds

Wherever two or more rcd's are installed in series with

one another, measures must be taken to ensure that
they discriminate properly - in the event of an earth
fault, only the device next upstream should operate.

500A

100mA 300mA 600mA 1.5A 3A

current (A)

500
1

200
100
50

20
10
0.1

0.2 0.3 0.5

1
2
3 5
10
current in milliamperes (R.M.S.)
10mA

30mA

100mA

20

30 50

100 200 300 500 1000 2000 3000 5000 10000

typical current
limits due to body resistance
at 240V

Zone Physiological Effects

1 Usually no reaction effects
2 Usually no harmful physiological effects
3 Usually no organic damage to be expected. Likelihood of muscular contraction and difficulty of breathing reversible
disturbances of formation and conduction of impulses in the heart and transient cardiac arrest without ventricular
fibrillation increases with current magnitude and time
4 In addition to the effects of zone 3 probability of ventricular fibrillation increased up to 5% (Curve C2) up to 50%
(Curve C3) and above 50% beyond Curve C3 Increasing with magnitude and time. pathyphysiological effects such
as cardiac arrest, breathing arrest and heavy burns may occur.

171

RCD Technical data

CT2000 contactor applications
Voltage applications
RCD type
Nominal voltage
RMG 2 pole
240
RMG 4 pole
415
C60H RCBO
240
MGV 2P
240/415
MGV 4P
415
High frequency applications - consult us.

Test button operating voltage (50Hz)

Min.
Max.
115
264
115
264
110
264
100
264
112
456

CT 2000 contactor applications

Choice of contactor
Heating circuits: (AC7a table 1)
Table 1: maximum power (kW) controlled by a
contactor as a function of contactor rating and
service voltage. Example of use: electric
heating units, water heaters.
Lighting circuits: (AC5, table 2 and 3)
choice of contactor and maximum number of load
devices controlled as a function of the unit power
(W) of the load devices and the service voltage:
incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps with
starter, (individual mounting), sodium vapour
lamps.
Utility motors (AC7b, table 4) maximum power
(kW) controlled by a contactor as a function of
contactor rating and operating voltage. Typical
applications: small pumps, compressors and
machine tools.
Grouping of contactors
When contactors are mounted side by side on the
same DIN rail, a spacer must be fitted between every
pair of contactors. Contactor bank spacer cat. ref.
27062 enables contactors to be spaced 9mm apart to
improve ventilation and prevent overheating.
Note:
For normal usage there is generally no requirement to
derate due to the high calibration temperature
employed.

172

Installation recommendations for

contactors - when sited in close proximity to
electronic equipment i.e. remote control switches,
programmable timers etc.
1. Install two contactor spacers between the
contactor and the electronic equipment.
2. Ensure contactor coil circuit and electronic
equipment supply circuit are separated.
3. Where more than one DIN rail is available the
contactor must be mounted on the upper rail and
the electronic equipment on the lower rail.
4. Where only one DIN rail is available, the contactor
must be mounted to the RHS of electronic
equipment on horizontal rails and above electronic
equipment on vertical rails.

Table 1: Heating
Type of heating
(AC1-AC7a
categories)
400/415V heating
No. of ops per day 25
50
75
100
250
500
230/240V heating
No. of ops per day 25
50
75
100
250
500

Maximum power (kW)

for a given rating
Contactor rating (A)
25
40
63
100

5.4
5.4
4.6
4
2.5
1.7

8.6
8.6
7.4
6
3.8
2.7

14
14
12
9.5
6
4.5

21.6
21.6
18
14
9
6.8

16
16
14
11
5
3.5

26
26
22
17
8
6

41
41
35
26
13
9

63
63
52
40
19
14

CT2000 contactor applications

Table 2: Lighting

Maximum number of
lamps for a given rating
230/240V
Power Contactor rating (A)
(W)
16 25 40 63 100
Incandescent lamp with/without halogen gas
40
38 57 115 172 250
60
30 45 85 125 187
75
25 38 70 100 150
100
19 28 50 73 110
150
12 18 35 50 75
200
10 14 26 37 55
300
7 10 18 25 37
500
4 6
10 15 22
1000 2 3
6
8
12
12V halogen lamp (with ELV transformer)
20
15 23 42 63 94
50
10 15 27 42 63
75
8 12 23 35 52
100
6 9
18 27 40
150
4 6
13 19 28
26mm fluorescent (single tube with parallel capacitor)
15
15 20 40 60 90
18
15 20 40 60 90
20
15 20 40 60 90
36
15 20 40 60 90
40
15 20 40 60 90
58
10 15 30 43 64
65
10 15 30 43 64
115
5 7
14 20 30
140
5 7
14 20 30
26mm fluorescent tube (single tube without capacitor)
15
22 30 70 100 150
18
22 30 70 100 150
20
22 30 70 100 150
36
20 28 60 90 135
40
20 28 60 90 135
58
13 17 35 56 84
65
13 17 35 56 84
115
7 10 20 32 48
140
7 10 20 32 48
26mm fluorescent (twin tube with parallel capacitor)
2x18 30 46 80 123 180
2x20 30 46 80 123 180
2x36 17 25 43 67 100
2x40 17 25 43 67 100
2x58 10 16 27 42 63
2x65 10 16 27 42 63
2x118 6 10 16 25 37
2x140 6 10 16 25 37
26mm fluorescent (four tube with parallel capacitor)
4x18 15 23 46 69 100
Electronic ballast (1 x 26mm tube)
18
74 111 222 333 500
36
38 58 117 176 260
58
25 37 74 111 160
Electronic ballast (2 x 26mm tube)
2x18 36 55 111 166 250
2x36 20 30 60 90 135
2x58 12 19 38 57 85
Electronic compact
7
133 200 400 600 900
11
80 120 240 360 540
15
58 88 176 264 396
20
44 66 132 200 300
23
38 57 114 171 256

Table 3: Sodium
lighting
230/240V

Maximum number of
lamps for a given rating
Power Contactor rating (A)
(W)
16 25 40 63 100
Low pressure sodium (with compensation)
18
14 21 40 60 60
35
3 5
10 15 15
55
3 5
10 15 15
90
2 5
6
11 11
135
1 2
4
6
6
180
1 2
4
6
6
High pressure sodium (without compensation)
70
8 12 20 32 32
150
4 7
13 18 18
250
2 4
8
11 11
400
1 3
5
8
8
1000 1
2
3
3
High pressure sodium (with compensation)
70
6 9
18 25 25
150
6 9
18 25 25
250
2 4
8
12 12
400
2 3
6
9
9
1000 1 2
4
6
6
To obtain the maximum number of lamps on three
phase four wire circuits, multiply the maximum
number of lights for single phase by three.
For three phase, three wire, the following formula
must be applied
Single phase quantity X 3
1,732
Table 4: Utility
motors
Type of motor
(AC7b category)
230/240V
400/415V

Maximum power (kW)

for a given rating
Contactor rating (A)
16 25 40 63 100
1.4 2.5 4
4
4
7.5 15 15

173

TL impulse relay
For use with lighting
The table below indicates the maximum power rating
of a number of lamps that can be installed on impulse
relay controlled 240V single-phase circuit.
For other voltages please consult us.

impulse relay
max power (W)
Impulse relay rating
Lighting
Incandescent Tungsten filament (240 V)
lighting

16A

40
40
106

60
25
66

75
20
53

100
16
42

200 W
8
21

1600

500
3
8

1000
1
4

1500 W
1
2

1500

50
28
74

75
19
50

100 W
14
37

1400

18
70
186

36
35
93

58 W
21
55

1300

18
50
133

36
25
66

58W
16
42

930

2x18
56
148

2x36
28
74

2x58W
17
45

2000

16
80
212

32
40
106

50W
26
69

1300

2x16
40
106

2x32
20
53

2x50W
13
34

1300

90
15
40

135
10
26

180 W
7
18

1300

250
5
13

400
3
8

1000 W
1
3

1300

32A

4260

With halogen (240 V)

Fluorescent
lighting

300
5
13
VLV halogen lighting (12 or 24 V with transformer)
20
70
180
Single with starter (non compensated)

4000

3700

3400

Single with starter (compensated)

2400

Double with series compensated starter

5300

Single HF ballast

3400

Double HF ballast

Discharge
lamps

3400

Low pressure sodium vapour

55
24
63

3400

High pressure sodium vapour or metal halide

174

3400

Timer MIN
Delayed OFF
Additional specifications
Pick-up consumption = 200VA.
Hold consumption = l.l VA
Voltage = 220 V/240 V AC (40 to 60 Hz).
Service temperatures: - 10C, + 50C.
Note: The control circuit must operate at the same voltage as the supply circuit (220/240 V AC).
Breaking capacity of contacts: 16 A at p.f. = 1 Maximum power incandescent or fluorescent lighting: 2000 W.
Guide for use
Setting of the time delay relay is by means of a graduated knob on the front face of the timer: l to 7 minutes, in
graduations of 15 seconds. For 60 Hz, time delay of 48 sec. to 5.6 minutes approximately.
Applications
Mainly for lighting stairs, entrances, corridors and passages in blocks of flats, and offices. The timer has a
locking device which allows lighting to remain on permanently.

It is important to ensure the correct selection position of 3 or 4.

Circuit diagrams for position 4: phase switching

P
P 3

push button
or switch

push
button

LIGHTS
Timed
operation
lights

N 4

4
load
t

Phase switching position

t = time set on MIN timer

switch

P
P 3
light
SWITCH

FAN

operation
of lights
and fan

N 4

fan

N
Phase switching position

t
LIGHT
t = time set on MIN timer

Circuit diagram for position 3: neutral switching

Neutral/phase switching selector

P
P 3
push button
or switch
LIGHTS
Timed
operation
lights

N 4
push button

load

Neutral switching position

t = time set on MIN timer

175

Time delay relays

RTA, RTB, RTC, RTH, RTL
Designed to delay ON or OFF signals from remote or
local controls by the operation of a set of changeover
contacts.
1. Selector switch for time delay
2. Setting of time delay
3. Contact indicator- green = closed
Setting of the time delay:
RTA, RTB, RTC, RTH, RTL
Step 1: select desired time delay from the 7 time
delay ranges 1
Step 2: select fine time delay multiple for actual
time delay required 2

RTA RTB RTC RTH

RTL

1.10mm

1.10mm

6.00mm

0.00mm

8.00mm

01.1mm

8.00mm
4
3
2
1

1.10mm

5 6

6.00mm

0.00mm

8.00mm

1.10mm
01.1mm

8.00mm

8
9
10

5 6

8
9

2
1

10

1.10mm
6.00mm

0.00mm

8.00mm

1.10mm
01.1mm

8.00mm
4
3
2

Green indicator lamp flashes

during timing period

A1 + 15

A1 + 15

MERLIN GERIN

176

A2

Y1

MERLIN GERIN

multi 9

18

8
9
10

RTB RTC
N
L

Green indicator lamp

flashes during timing
period

RTA, RTH and RTL

N
L

5 6

multi 9

Surge arresters
Choosing surge arresters for LV networks
Load
considerations

The surge arrester's level of protection (Up)

depends on the installed equipment and the
rated voltage of the installation
Up must lie between:
The full voltage of the permanent operating
conditions (Uc),
The impulse withstand voltage (Uchoc) of the
equipment to be protected: Uc < Up < Uchoc.

8/20 impulse withstand table for equipment to be protected

General standard: IEC 60364-4

Rated voltage
of the installation
Three phase
networks

400/690/1000
230/440 V

Equipment sensitivity withstand (Uchoc)

Reduced
electronic circuit
devices:
televisions, alarms, HiFi,
video recorders,
computers
telecommunication
2.5 kV
1.5 kV
shock wave
category I

Normal
electrical household
appliances:
dishwashers, ovens
refrigerators,
portable tools
4 kV
2.5 kV
shock wave
category II

Earthing systems
TT
Uc value for common mode
1.5 Uo
(protection between live conductors and earth)
Uc value for differential mode
1.1 Uo
(protection between phase and neutral)
Uo: Simple network voltage between phase and neutral.
Uc: Full voltage under permanent operating conditions.
Uc: Value as in the French standard: NF C 15100 section 534.

Placing several
surge arresters
in a cascading
configuration

High
industrial
devices:
motors,
cabinets,
current sockets,
transfos.
6 kV
4 kV
shock wave
category III

The incoming surge arrester (P1) is dimensioned to

run-off lightning currents at the source of the
installation, 2 cases are possible:
If there is a level of protection (Up) too high for
the impulse withstand voltage (Uchoc) of the
installation's equipment:
A secondary protection surge arrester (P2) placed
near loads is sufficient, to lower the voltage and
make it compatible with the impulse withstand
voltage of the equipment to be protected (see
installation constraints page 179).

TN-S
1.5 Uo

TN-C
1.5 Uo

1.1 Uo

Very high
industrial
devices:
distribution
electric meters,
telemeters
8 kV
6 kV
shock wave
category IV
IT
1.732 Uo
1.1 Uo

If sensitive equipment is too far from the incoming

surge arrester (d 30 m figure 2):
A secondary protection surge arrester (P2) placed
near loads suffices, to lower the voltage and
make it compatible with the impulse withstand
voltage of the equipment to be protected
(see installation constraints page 179).

Example figure 2
d 30 m

P1

Example figure 1

P1
Up:
2 kV

Uchoc:
1.5 kV

E
P1
Up:
2 kV
P1

E
P2

Uchoc:
1.5 kV

Up:
1.2 kV

E: Equipment to be protected with impulse withstand

of 1.5 kV
P1: incoming surge arrester dimensioned with In and
Imax that are sufficient enough to face lightning
currents that may appear and with a level of
protection of 2.5 kV
P2: Surge arrester near equipment to be protected
with an adapted level of protection and which is
co-ordonated with P1

P2

E: Equipment to be protected with impulse withstand

of 1.5 kV
P1: Incoming surge arrester dimensioned with In
and Imax that are sufficient enough to face
lightning currents that may appear and with a
level of protection of 1.5 kV. This level of 1.5 kV is
acceptable in principle (even though there is no
margin), but the distance d is too great
P2: Surge arrester near equipment to be protected
with an adapted level of protection and which is
co-ordonated with P1

177

Surge arresters
Choosing surge arresters for LV networks
Site
characteristics

If a lightning rod is planned or has already been

installed on the building (or in a 50 m radius):
Choose an incoming protection device with an
Imax of 65 kA. lightning flash density (Ng).
Mount a surge arrester Imax: 8 kA in a cascading
configuration if:
The distance between the incoming surge arrester
and loads is 30 m,
The surge arrester's voltage Up is too high in
regards to the sensitivity of the load to be
protected (Uchoc).

Up surge arrester < Uchoc switchgear

Installation without a lighting conductor
Residential
Geographical location
Lightning flash density (Ng)
Imax (kA) incoming protection
Imax (kA) secondary protection if:
Up too high and/or d 30 m
(*) recommended

Urban
0.5
15*

0.5<Ng<1.6
15

1.6
15

Rural
0.5
15

0.5<Ng<1.6
30-40
8

1.6
65
8

Tertiary/industrial (1)
Continuity of supply of the
Not necessary
Partial
Essential
operation
Consequence (financial)
Low
High
Very high
of a lightning stroke on
equipment to be protected
0.5
0.5<Ng<1.6 1.6
0.5
0.5<Ng<1.6 1.6
0.5
0.5<Ng<1.6 1.6
Lightning flash density (Ng)
15
15
30-40
15
30-40
65
30-40
65
65
Imax (kA) incoming protection
8
8
8
8
8
8
Imax (kA) secondary protection if:
Up too high and/or d 30 m
(1) since in the tertiary/industrial sector the cost of equipment to be protected is higher, damage due to lightning is more significant

Selection
depending on the
earthing system

Earthing systems

Draw-out surge arresters

PRD
MC
Uc = 275 V
MC
Uc = 440 V
MC/MD
Uc = 440/275 V
Fixed surge arresters
PF 30-65 kA
MC
Uc = 440 V
PF 8-15 kA
MC/MD
Uc = 440/275 V
PE
MC
(Uc = 440 V)

178

TT

TN-S

TN-C

IT
distributed
neutral

IT nondistributed
neutral

1P
3P
3P
1P+N
3P+N

1P+N
3P+N

1P+N
3P+N

1P+N
3P+N
1P+N
3P+N

1P+N
3P+N
1P+N
3P+N

1P+N
3P+N
1P+N
3P+N
1P
3x1P

3x1P

Surge arresters
Choosing surge arresters for LV networks
Choosing a
disconnection
circuit breaker

Maximum lightning
discharge current

disconnection
circuit breaker
Rating Curve
20 A
C
50 A
C

Installation
constraints

The 50 cm rule in the switchboard

Connections must be as short as possible.
Do not exceed a distance of 50 cm, to efficiently
protect electrical loads.

8-15-30-40 kA
65 kA

After having chosen the surge arrester(s) needed to

protect the installation, the appropriate disconnection
circuit breaker is to be chosen from the opposite
table:
Its breaking capacity must be compatible with the
installation's breaking capacity.
Each live conductor must be protected example:
a 1P+N surge arrester must be combined with a
2P disconnection circuit breaker
(2 protected poles).

Range
-

Co-ordinating 2 surge arresters (the 10 m rule)

In the case of an exposed site and the presence of
sensitive loads, it is recommended to co-ordinate
upstream and downstream protection in a cascading
configuration.

pe
ty
layed
or de

ction
prote
dary
secon

n
tectio
d pro
er en
incom

d1
T

O-OF

O-OF

OFF

F
O-OF

F
O-OF

d2

O-OF

O-OF

2
PRD

PRD

L
N

L
N

ME
R

LIN GERIN

multi
PRD
C Neutral

9
r

GE IN
R
MERLIN 9

multi
PRD

F
O-OF

F
O-OF

F
O-OF

O-OF

F
O-OF

O-OF

F
MERLIN
i
GERIN
mult

PRD

C Neutral

MERLIN
i
GERIN
mult

PRD

C40r-275 (8/20)
Imax:40kA/20)
In:15kA(8
Up:1,2kV
Uc:275V

1
PRD
L
N

d3

MERLIN
i
GERIN
mult

PRD

C Neutral

MERLIN
i
GERIN
mult

PRD

m
50 c
2+d3
d1+d

179

Current transformers
Output
The output that may be drawn from the current transformers depends
upon the output accuracy required. This table gives the output
available for the various accuracy classes.
Ratio
40/5
50/5
75/5
100/5
125/5
150/5
150/5
200/5
200/5
200/5
250/5
250/5
250/5
300/5
300/5
300/5
400/5
400/5
400/5
500/5
500/5
500/5
600/5
600/5
800/5

180

Standard
16501
16502
16503
16504
16505
16509
16506
16510
16526
16511
16518
16527
16512
16519
16528
16513
16520
16529
16514
16521
16530
16515
16531
16532

Tropicalised
16500
16451
16452
16453
16454
16455
16459
16456
16460
16476
16461
16468
16477
16462
16469
16478
16463
16470
16479
16464
16471
16480
16465
16481
16482

Class 0.5
VA
2
2.5
3
1.5
4
4
6
2.5
1
7.5
4
1.5
10.5
8
5
12
10
8
14.5
8
12.5

Class 1
VA
1.25
1.5
2.5
4
4
5.5
6
7
2
9
5
4
11
8
6
15
12
7.5
18
12
10
21.5
10
15

Class 3
VA
1.5
3
4
5
6.5
6.5
7
8.5
5
11
8
6
13.5
12
7
18
15
10
22
15
12
26
12
20

Light sensitive switch

IC2000/IC2000P
How to use
One advantage of the Multi 9 light sensitive switch is that
only the waterproof photoelectric cell need be installed
outside. The electronics are installed in the control unit
(usually in an indoor enclosure). The length and section
of the cable connecting the photoelectric cell with the light
sensitive switch does not affect operation.
Setting:
Photoelectric cell mounted outdoors (refer to fig. 1)
Carry out setting at a time when the light is at the
value selected for the setting. Turn button (1) to
position 1 and turn potentiometer (2) from "max." to "
min. " until the lamp lights. Then turn back until the
lamp goes out. The equipment is then set.
As the light falls below the setting, the switch
operates with a time delay of 80 seconds to avoid
undesired switching owing to transient fluctuations in
light (car headlights etc).
Photoelectric cell installed indoors
Turn button (1 ) to position 2 and carry out setting
using the same procedure. Example: boosting the
lighting in a factory as it becomes dusk.
Application
Switching off shop window lighting (see example below),
public lighting, sports fields etc.

+
cell

35 2
35
2000

lux

Cl
2

Fig. 1: front of light sensitive switch

photoelectric cell
N Ph

control
unit
3

5
L

Note: If the power controlled is above 1100W, interpose

a contactor or a changeover relay in the system:
see fig. 3.

Supply
240V AC

load 240V AC
10A pf = 1
7A pf = 0.8

Note: For lighting loads with other power

factors e.g. sodium, consult us.

Fig. 2: wiring diagram

photoelectric cell

IC light
sensitive
switch
3

Ph1

Ph2

Ph3
2 4 6
N

CM
over-riding
contact
IHP time switch

contactor

2 4 6

Ph

Fig. 3: wiring diagram incorporating changeover switch and contactor

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Passive infra red movement detector

CDM/CE30
CDM/CE30 operating principle

Horizontal Scan

Remote lighting control by movement sensing within

the detection zone (see diagrams) .
An optical lens detects the movement of passive
infra-red radiation sources such as the human
body.
A built in light sensitive cell can be used to
automatically switch the CDM on and off
according to the preset luminosity threshold.
A timer keeps the lights on for a preset time after
movement detection. The timer resets
automatically if another movement is detected
before the end of the first time period.
The CDM operates continuously to detect
movements and to control the lighting of a given
sector within the preset parameters.

m
5

Use a screwdriver to adjust the potentiometer

When the potentiometer is fully clockwise
(position), the CDM/CE30 operates whatever the
luminosity.
When it is fully counter-clockwise. (position), the
CDM/CE30 operates only from dusk to dawn
(5 lux). Adjust as necessary.
Use a screwdriver to adjust the potentiometer
When the potentiometer is fully counterclockwise
("test" position), the lights will remain on for 45
CDM 1 s CE 30 after a movement detection.
When it is fully clockwise, the lighting time is 15
minutes - CDM-CE30, 11 minutes.

Vertical Scan

4
3
2
1
0
1

180

2.5 m

2
3
4
5
m
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 m

10

11

12m

m
5
4
3
2
1
0
1

2.5 m

20

2
3
4
5
m
0

15

25

30 m

CE30
distance 30 metres scan of 20

L
N

CDM/CE30

L1

The CDM/CE30 may also be used in conjunction with

a time clock to operate only at preset times.
L
N

CDM/CE30

L1

2
CM
1

182

CDM
distance 12 metres scan of 180

A CM changeover switch may be used to obtain

constant or automatic operation of the lighting of
a given sector.

10

15

20

25

30m

Technical data
Minipact
Safepact 2
Minipact
Discrimination limits for Minipact downstream of other Merlin Gerin products Discrimination limits for
Minipact upstream of other
Merlin Gerin
Upstream device NS160N/H/L
NS250N/H/L
NS160N/H/L
NS250N/H/L
products
Trip unit TM-D
Trip unit TM-D
Trip unit STR22SE Trip unit STR22SE
Downstream
rating (A)
Device
Minipact <50A
63A

80 100 125 160

2
2
2
2 1.25 1.25

160 200 250

T
T

T
T

T
T

Upstream device NS400N/H/L

Trip unit STR22SE/53UE
Downstream
160 200 250 320 400
rating (A)
Device
Minipact <50A
T
T
T
T
T
63A
T
T
T
T
T

125

160

200

2
2

250
Upstream device
Downstream
Rating (A)
device
C60H
<10
B, C, D
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A

T
T

NS630N/H/L
Trip unit STR22SE/53UE
25 320 400 500 630

T
T

T
T

T
T

T
T

T
T

Specific magnetic only MCCB's are

available for short circuit protection of
motors. However, the standard MCCB may
be used, as detailed below.
Max motor
size (kW)

Safepact 2

16A
25A
40A
63A
80A
100A
125A
160A
200A
250A

Discrimination
The table below indicates where total
discrimination exists between devices.

D1

Downstream
circuit breaker
multi 9
C60H

Compact

NS80H

NS100N
NS160N
NS250N

Rating (A)
10 to 16
20 to 25
32 to 40
50 to 63
2.5 to 6.3
12.5
25 to 80
16 to 100
125 to 160
200 to 250

2.2
3.7
4
9
15
22
25
33
45
69

Running
current
(A) @ 415V
5.0
7.5
8.4
17
28
40
47
60
80
128

Note:
These tables offer guidance only, for
DOL starting assuming:
A starting current of 7 x FLC
Run-up time =8 seconds for motors
< 3kW
10 seconds for motors
> 3kW
The running current is a typical value
and may vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer.

D2

Compact
rating (A)

T
T
T
T
6

Guidance for motor loads

Full discrimination is also achieved with the following Merlin Gerin devices:
All Compact C MCCB's equal to and above 800A.
All H1 and H2 Masterpact ACB's
For discrimination values between Minipact and L type Masterpacts please consult us.
Discrimination values in kA.
T = total discrimination up to breaking capacity of downstream device.

Upstream

Minipact
63

MGE1003

MGE1253

MGE1603

MGE2003

MGE2508

MGE4003

MGE6303

Note: For further information on this product range: consult us.

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Technical data
Powerpact 4 panelboards
Technical data

Guidance for motor loads

Current
100A
100A
160A
250A
400A
630A
800A

device
MGP100
MGP100
MGP160
MGP250
MGP250NA
MGP400
MGP400A
MGP630
MGP630NA
C801N
C801NI

MCCB SP
MCCB TP
MCCB TP
MCCB
Switch disconnector
MCCB
Switch disconnector
MCCB
Switch disconnector
Switch disconnector

Specific magnetic only MCCB's are

available for short circuit protection of
motors. However, the standard MCCB may
be used, as detailed below.

Possible terminal
capacity for
crimped lug
(mm)
@

L
6
25
6
25
6
25
8
25
8
25
10
32
10
32
10
32
10
32
12
40
12
40

25,000A @ 240V
25,000A
36,000A
36,000A

45,000A

45,000A

50,000A

Breaking
capacity
415V

MGP INC

Direct connection

10

32

Outgoing
Outgoing
Incoming
Incoming

Earth connection
Neutral connection
Earth connection
Neutral connection

6
6
10
12

25mm tunnel
25
32
40

Max motor
size (kW)
16A
25A
40A
63A
80A
100A
125A
160A
200A
250A

Note:
These tables offer guidance only, for
DOL starting assuming:
A starting current of 7 x FLC
Run-up time =8 seconds for motors
< 3kW
10 seconds for motors
> 3kW
The running current is a typical value
and may vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer.

Other connections available on request. If you require higher breaking capacity, consult us.

Discrimination

2.2
3.7
4
9
15
22
25
33
45
69

Running
current
(A) @ 415V
5.0
7.5
8.4
17
28
40
47
60
80
128

Total discrimination on the standard range

NS630

D1

NS400
NS250

D2

NS160
NS100
Simple rule for the standard range: just take a step between each frame rating to
obtain total discrimination.
All the circuit breakers are equipped with standard trip units.
Consult us for full details of discrimination/cascading.

184

Degrees of protection
provided by enclosures

Protection index
European standard EN60529 gives a protection code
(IP) which characterises the ability of equipment to
withstand the following external influences:
Presence of solid bodies,
Presence of water.
This code comprises two digits, depending on these
external influences. The protection index is assigned
to the equipment following a series of tests laid down
in the respective standards.

aa

External influences
In many national and international standards, a large
number of external influences to which an electrical
installation can be subjected are indexed and coded:
presence of water, presence of solid objects, risk of
impact, vibrations, presence of corrosive substances,
etc. These influences may be present with variable
intensity depending on the conditions of installation:
The presence of water may be in the form of a few
drops or total immersion.

Test according to EN60529

1st digit

2nd digit

Protection
against solid bodies

Protection
against liquids

no protection

0
1

50mm

12.5mm

No protection

Protection against
solid bodies
greater than 50 mm

Protection against
vertical drops of
water (condensation)

Protection against
solid bodies
greater than
12.5mm

15

Example
IP 55

Protection against dust

(no harmful deposits)
Protection against hosing
with water from all directions

Protection against
drops of water falling
up to 15 from
vertical

or DC

2.5mm

Protection against
solid bodies
greater than 2.5 mm

60

Protection against
rainwater up to 60
from vertical

1mm

Protection against
solid bodies
greater than 1 mm

Protection against
water projected from
all directions

aa
5

Protection against
dust
(no harmful
deposits)

protection against
hosing with water
from all directions

Protection against
swamping with water

Total protection
against dust

Protection against
immersion

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