SFset

with VIP 400/410 built-in control unit

Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker
Instructions for use
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Table of contents

Presentation..................................................................................... 2
General description................................................................................................. 2
RI control SFset circuit breaker.......................................................................... 2
RI control............................................................................................................ 2
Control unit......................................................................................................... 2
Identification....................................................................................................... 3
Handling and storage.............................................................................................. 3
Storage.............................................................................................................. 3
Handling............................................................................................................. 3

Instructions for Putting into Operation the Protection Relay

for Circuit- breaker ........................................................................... 4
VIP400 / VIP410................................................................................................ 4

Maintenance................................................................................... 12
Preventive maintenance........................................................................................ 12
Location of prevention...................................................................................... 12
Maintenance of current sensors....................................................................... 12
Maintenance of relays...................................................................................... 12
Corrective maintenance......................................................................................... 13
Spare units....................................................................................................... 13
Changing a 24 kV CSa4 or CSb4 current sensor............................................ 13

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Presentation
General description
RI control SFset circuit breaker

A: Circuit breaker 24 kV

DE31001a
B: Control unit
C: Sensors A

RI control

Position A1 and B1: Lateral

DE31002

Position C1: Frontal

position A1 position B1 position C1

Control unit
DE31003

circuit
breaker

control unit

The control unit consists of:

(1) VIP type protective electronic relay,
(2) Mitop trip,
(3) Current sensors.

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Handling and storage

Identification

Of the circuit breaker, the control and the auxiliaries

Note: Consult the manual for circuit breaker SF1 no. 889146.

Storage
DE31007

The circuit breakers are shipped in position "O" (open) and with the control disabled.
Store the devices in a dry, ventilated place, sheltered from rain, splashes of
water and chemical agents. Cover the equipment with a tarpaulin or cover
to effectively protect it against dust, debris, paint, etc.

-40°C +70°C

Handling

Note: Consult the instructions for circuit breaker SF1 no. 889146.

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Instructions for Putting into Operation the Protection

Relay for Circuit- breaker
VIP400 / VIP410
Presentation
The User-Machine Interface (UMI) on the front panel of VIP relays consists of a
display, LEDs and keys. A sealable pivoting flap can prevent access to the setting keys
by unauthorized persons.

CAUTION
The VIP parameters must be set correctly in order for the circuit-breaker function
well.

1: display
2: status LEDs
3: fault indication LEDs
4: zone for a user-customizable label with pictograms of
the fault indication LEDs
5: acknowledgement key
6: identification label
7: sealing ring
8: selection keys
9: key for selecting menus and testing LEDs. When the
VIP is not supplied with power, this key can also be used
to start the VIP from the battery in order to enter settings
10: menu pictograms flap closed
11: menu selection pointer
12: battery compartment and socket for connecting the
pocket battery module
13: settings protective flap
14: confirm entry key
15: abort entry key
16: setting keys

flap open

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Identification Zone
The identification zone on the front panel enables a VIP
to be identified. VIP400

1: identification code
2: reference
3: supply voltage
4: serial number

VIP410

Precautions
VIP installed in a cubicle
bb Transport
VIP relays can be transported by all suitable means of transport in the usual conditions
for cubicles.
Storage conditions should be taken into consideration for a long period of transport.
bb Handling
If the cubicle is dropped, check the VIP’s condition by visual inspection and energizing.
bb Storage
We recommend keeping the cubicle protective packaging for as long as possible.
VIP relays, like all electronic units, should not be stored in a damp environment for
more than one month. They should be energized as quickly as possible. If this is not
possible, the cubicle reheating system should be activated.

Phase Current Sensors

VIPs operate exclusively with dual core CSa4 (200 A primary) and CSb4 (630 A
primary) current sensors.
These sensors provide:
bb the VIP power supply,
bb metering of all 3 phase currents and the earth fault current.

The use of dedicated sensors means the complete protection chain performance
(sensor, VIP, Mitop trip unit) can be guaranteed.
It is very easy to connect VIP relays to the CSa4 or CSb4 sensors by means of 2
prewired connectors from the sensors: :
bb 1 x 9-pin SUBD connector for metering the phase and earth fault currents,
bb 1 x 6-pin lockable connector for the VIP power supply.

The CSa4 and CSb4 current sensors consist of 2 windings per phase :
bb one winding providing the VIP power supply,
bb the other winding enabling the VIP to measure the phase currents.
The earth fault current is measured by taking the sum of the 3 phase currents inside
the sensor.

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Current sensor connection block diagram

1 : metering windings
2 : VIP power supply windings
3 : dual core CSa4 or CSb4 sensor

Connection precautions

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRIC ARC OR BURNS
bb Never leave the current sensor secondary in open circuit. The high voltage that
would result from opening the circuit is dangerous for the operator and for the
equipment.
bb Never disconnect the VIP protection relay current sensor connectors unless the
MV circuit-breaker
bb is in the open position and completely isolated.
bb Wear insulating gloves to avoid any contact with a conductor that has accidentally
been energized.
bb Wear personal protective equipment in compliance with current regulations.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

1 - Check that the MV circuit-breaker is in the open position or is not connected to the
electrical network.
2 - Connect the 9-pin SUBD connector to connector E on the VIP and tighten the 2
mounting screws.
3 - Connect the 6-pin lockable connector to connector B on the VIP.

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Connecting the VIP to the Mitop Trip Unit

The VIP protection relay is connected to the Mitop trip unit with a 2-pin prewired
connector from the Mitop trip unit. Connect the lockable 2-pin connector to the VIP.

Earthing

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Connect the VIP to earth.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

ref. wiring type of terminal screwdriver tightening torque

bb Green-yellow wire 6 mm² (AWG 10)
1,2...1,5 N.m
bb Lug with internal diameter 4 mm (0.16 in.) maximum M4 screw Pozidriv n° 2
(10.6...13 lbin.)
bb Length < 0.5 m (20 in.)

Status LEDs
The status LEDs provide information about the VIP general status:

pictogram function VIP400 VIP410

Green LED: auxiliary power supply present - ■

Red LED permanently on: VIP unavailable (VIP in the fail- safe position). ■ ■
Red LED flashing: a failure has been detected but does not involve the VIP going into
the fail-safe position.
■ ■

Yellow LED flashing: communication active - ■

Fault Indication LEDs

VIP relays have fault indication LEDs. They flash to indicate a fault, as shown in the table below.

pictogram fault VIP400 VIP410

Detection of a fault by the phase overcurrent protection or in the event of
tripping by the temporary test mode
■ ■

Detection of a fault by the earth fault protection ■ ■

Detection of a fault by the thermal overload protection ■ ■
Ext. Tripping by a volt- free contact connected to the external trip input - ■

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After a trip, the fault indication LEDs are powered by the battery embedded in the VIP
or by the VIP410 auxiliary power supply.
Fault indication by the LEDs can be stopped:
bb by pressing the Reset key,
bb automatically by the reappearance of a current in the network higher than the
pick- up current,
bb automatically after 24 hours,
bb by remote control order via the communication (VIP410).

For the first 3 LEDs, faster flashing may occur before the protection trips, to indicate
the following information :

pictogram overshoot
Overshoot of the instantaneous set point for phase
overcurrent protection (I> or I>> or I>>> pickup outputs)
Overshoot of the instantaneous set point for earth fault
protection (Io> or Io>> pick- up outputs)
Overshoot of the alarm set point for thermal overload
protection

Note

In custom mode, the protection set points may not be assigned to the Mitop trip unit
output. In this case, the fault indication LED may be active, without being
associated with the circuit-breaker trip. Depending on the application, this
can indicate the presence of a fault without tripping the circuit-breaker. The fault
indication LED pictograms can be customized by sticking a label to the right of the
LEDs.

Display
The display is an LCD unit.
It is only back- lit on the VIP410, when the auxiliary power supply is present.

Each VIP function is presented in a screen consisting of the following items:

bb 1st line: symbols for electrical values or function name
bb 2nd line: displays the values of measurements or parameters associated with the
function
bb a menu pointer, on the left, it is pointing to the pictogram for the selected menu.
Menu Organization
All the data available in the VIP relay is divided between 3 menus:
bb the metering menu contains the current measurements, peak demand currents,
load history, event records, fault trip counter and the breaking current history;
bb the protection menu contains the essential settings for setting up the protection
functions;
bb the parameters menu contains the parameters that are used to adapt VIP
operation to particular applications. When a VIP is new, all the parameters in this menu
have a default value. The protection functions are operational even with the
parameters menu default values.

Selecting a Screen in a Menu

step action

Press the key to select one of the 3 menus.

The menu pointer indicates the selected menu :
1 : Metering menu
: Protection menu
: Parameters menu

Press the or keys to scroll through

2 the screens in the select menu, until the desired screen
displayed.

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Default Screen
A default screen is displayed automatically 3 minutes after the last keystroke.
This default screen is the screen displaying the phase currents.

Operation according to the Power Supply Mode (VIP400)

The VIP400 is a stand- alone protection relay powered by its current
sensors. When current is present in the medium- voltage (MV) network, the protections
and the display work and it is possible to enter settings and view measurements.
The current in the MV network on which the VIP operates is called the ’pick- up
current’. When no current is flowing through the circuit-breaker (for example circuit
breaker open), or when the current in the MV network is too low, the VIP is off and
nothing appears on its display. If current appears, the protection functions are
activated and trip the circuit-breaker - or not - according to their settings.
The additional time taken by the VIP to start when current appears is called the ’pick-
up time’. More information on the value of the pick- up current and the pickup
time are available in the VIP Function Characteristics Please consult the reference
NRJED311207EN and/or NRJED311206EN.

Operation according to the Power Supply Mode (VIP410)

The VIP410 is a relay with a dual power supply. It is powered both autonomously by its
sensors and by the auxiliary power supply. Like for the VIP400, the self- powered
supply allow the protection functions to work even if the auxiliary power supply fails.
The auxiliary power supply is used to power functions that do not depend on the
current being present in the MV network. These functions are marked in the
function table (Please consult the reference NRJED311207EN and/or
NRJED311206EN). The auxiliary power supply must be present in order them to work.

Integral Battery
The VIP has an integral battery. It is used to:
bb activate the user- machine interface in order to enter settings when the VIP is not
supplied with power;
bb illuminate the fault indication LEDs when the VIP is no longer supplied with power
after giving theopening order to the circuit-breaker;
bb power the internal calendar.
When the VIP is not supplied with power:
Pressing and holding down the key will activate battery- powered operation of the
user- machine interface. It is then possible to access the menus in order to enter
settings. In this case, the display turns off automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity on
the keypad.
bb The protection functions are activated automatically if the current reappears. The
integral battery plays no part in operating the protection functions. The protection
functions work even when there is no battery.

NOTE :
bb in battery operation mode, the VIP processor runs with a reduced clock frequency to
ensure the battery life is maintained. As a result, the user-machine interface may be
slower to react.
bb during a setting operation with the VIP powered by its internal battery alone, the
clock display is not refreshed on screen. However the internal clock increments
normally.

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Replacing the VIP Battery

The battery should be removed when depleted and at the end of life of the VIP relay. It
can be removed with the VIP energized.

1 : Open the settings protective flap.

2 : Lift the removable cover shielding the battery compartment using a flat blade
screwdriver.

3 : Pull the battery compartment forward with the screwdriver.

4 : Remove the battery.

Battery Recycling

WARNING
HAZARD OF EXPLOSION
bb Do not recharge the battery.
bb Do not short circuit the battery.
bb Do not crush the battery.
bb Do not disassemble the battery.
bb Do not heat the battery above 100°C (212°F).
bb Do not throw the battery into fire or water.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

Battery Characteristics
bb 1/2 AA 3.6 V lithium battery
bb Model: LS14250 from SAFT
bb Storage conditions: as defined in EN 60086-4
bb Do not use rechargeable batteries or other types of battery

Replacement Procedure
When depleted, the battery is replaced as follows:
bb 1 : Insert a battery with the above characteristics, respecting the polarity (+ facing
up).
bb 2 : Re-close the battery compartment.
bb 3 : Replace the cover shielding the battery compartment.
bb 4 : Test the battery by pressing the Reset key for 2 to 3 seconds: the LEDs should
remain on clearly without fading for the whole time the key is pressed.
bb 5 : Reset the VIP time if necessary.
bb 6 : Close the settings protective flap.

Cleaning Product
To clean the product (especially when dusting), simply use a damp cloth.

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Pocket Battery Module

The pocket battery module is an accessory that can be connected to the front panel of
VIP relays. It contains a battery that can be used to power the VIP in order to:
bb enter settings if the integral battery is missing and if the VIP is not powered by the
current sensors;
bb test the VIP, please consult the reference NRJED311207EN and/or
NRJED311206EN;
bb display the cause of the last trip by the VIP’ please consult the reference
NRJED311207EN and/or NRJED311206EN;
bb more information on connecting the pocket battery module to the VIP is available in
the Connection to the VIP ’ please consult the reference NRJED311207EN and/or
NRJED311206EN.

Battery Module
The pocket battery module should only be used during maintenance or commissioning
by qualified personnel and must never be left permanently connected to a running VIP.

LV434206

NOTICE
NRJED311206EN :
Reference manual available on www.schneider-electric.com
or contact the service unit Schneider Electric for diagnostic and advice.

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Maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Location of prevention

DE31015a.
24 kV

C
8

VIP relay
Description Operations Supplies Tools
B - VIP 400/410 Inspection test - Pocket battery
Sensor
24 kV Dust removal Cloth -
C - CSa4 - CSb4 type sensor Checking of connections - -

Maintenance of current sensors

DE31016a

24 kV

bb You are reminded of the dangers of high pressure cleaning processes.

bb Clean with a dry cloth.

Maintenance of relays
DE31017

bb You are reminded of the dangers of high pressure cleaning processes

bb Clean with a dry cloth.

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Corrective maintenance

Spare units
Location and identification

DE31018a.
8
C

VIP relay
Description Necessary tools Observations
B - VIP 400/410 Pozidriv n°1 Setting to be implemented by the operator
screwdriver (2 N.m)
Sensor
24 kV
C - CSa4 - CSb4 type sensor BTR wrench 5 -
Wrench 13

Changing a 24 kV CSa4 or CSb4 current sensor

DE31045

DE31044

Mark and disconnect the wires underneath Unscrew and remove the 2 CHc M8 securing
the cover. screws. Remove the sensor.

Refitting
DE31024

DE31045

Ø 36 2Ø9

20

b Input feeder or output feeder. Reconnect the wires in line with the marking.
b Two holes Ø9 for 2 CHc M8 screws. Note: the protection will only function properly if
Torque that must be applied: 28 N.m. the wires are correctly reconnected.

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