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3VT3 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 630 A

Catalog
General data

■ Overview
Connecting sets

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Switching unit

3
11

12 3

Accessories for plug-in and withdrawable devices

1
13

19 20 21
14

15
17 18 22 23 24 25

Accessories

16

26 NSO0_00211a
27 28 29 30

1 Molded case circuit breaker 11 Rotary operating mechanism 22 Auxiliary switch NC/NO
2 Plug-in device 12 Lateral rotary operating mechanism 23 Auxiliary switch NC/NO
3 Withdrawable device 13 Mechanical parallel switching 24 Auxiliary switch, change-over contact
4 Box terminals 14 Mechanical interlocking 25 Auxiliary switch, early
5 Circular conductor terminal 15 Mechanical interlocking by Bowden wire 26 Lockingtype lever
6 Multiple feed-in terminal 16 Motor operating mechanism 27 Sealing inset
7 Multiple feed-in terminal 17 Shunt trip unit 28 Additional cover for
8 Rear connection 18 Undervoltage trip unit overcurrent releases
9 Front connection 19 Connecting cable 29 Terminal cover
10 Auxiliary conductor terminal 20 Position signalling 30 Insulating barriers
21 Keying pins

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Catalog
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

■ Overview
Switching unit For recommended cross-sections of cables, busbars and flexi-
bars for fixed-mounted, plug-in and withdrawable versions, see
The switching unit includes: page 3/11.
• Two 3VT9 300-4TA30 connecting sets – for connecting
busbars or cable lugs Circuit breaker
• 3VT9 300-8CE30 insulating barriers
• A set of 4 installation bolts (M5 x 25) The circuit breakers consist of a 3- or 4-pole switching unit and
a trip unit which is available with a choice of different character-
The switching unit must be fitted with a trip unit (circuit breaker) istics.
or a 3VT9 363-6DT00 switch disconnector unit
(switch disconnector) Switch disconnector
For maximum circuit breaker/switch disconnector loads in The switch disconnector consists of a switching unit and a
accordance with the ambient temperature, see page 3/11. switch disconnector unit.

■ Selection and ordering data

3
Rated current In Breaking capacity Icu DT Order No. PS* Weight
per PU
approx.
A kA kg
Switching units
3-pole version
630 36 B 3VT3 763-2AA36-0AA0 1 unit 7.400
630 65 B 3VT3 763-3AA36-0AA0 1 unit 7.400
4-pole version, unprotected N
630 36 B 3VT3 763-2AA46-0AA0 1 unit 7.400
630 65 B 3VT3 763-3AA46-0AA0 1 unit 7.400
4-pole version, protected N
630 36 B 3VT3 763-2AA56-0AA0 1 unit 7.400
630 65 B 3VT3 763-3AA56-0AA0 1 unit 7.400

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Catalog - Accessories and Components
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

■ Selection and ordering data for accessories

Rated current In Current setting of the inverse- time DT Order No. PS* Weight
delayed overload trip units „L“ Ir per PU
approx.
kW A kg
ETU trip units
Line protection, ETU LP, LI function 1)
• for protecting lines with low starting currents
• without Ir regulation
250 250 B 3VT9 325-6AB00 1 unit 0.345
315 315 B 3VT9 331-6AB00 1 unit 0.345
400 400 B 3VT9 340-6AB00 1 unit 0.345
500 500 B 3VT9 350-6AB00 1 unit 0.345
630 630 B 3VT9 363-6AB00 1 unit 0.345
Distribution protection, ETU DP, LI function 1)
• for protecting lines and transformers
3 250
400
100 ... 250
160 ... 400
B
B
3VT9 325-6AC00
3VT9 340-6AC00
1 unit
1 unit
0.261
0.318
630 250 ... 630 B 3VT9 363-6AC00 1 unit 0.320
Distribution protection with N-pole protection,
ETU DPN, LIN function 2)
• for protecting lines and transformers in TN-C-S and TN-S networks
250 100 ... 250 B 3VT9 325-6BC00 1 unit 0.355
400 160 ... 400 B 3VT9 340-6BC00 1 unit 0.355
630 250 ... 630 B 3VT9 363-6BC00 1 unit 0.355
Motor/generator protection, ETU MP, LI function 1)
• for direct protection of motors and generators
• suitable also for protecting lines and transformers
250 100 ... 250 B 3VT9 325-6AP00 1 unit 0.261
400 160 ... 400 B 3VT9 340-6AP00 1 unit 0.321
630 250 ... 630 B 3VT9 363-6AP00 1 unit 0.323
Motor/generator protection, ETU MPS, LSI function 1)
• for direct protection of motors and generators.
• suitable also for protecting lines and transformers
• enables setting time delay of time-independent trip unit
to 0, 100, 200 or 300 ms
250 100 ... 250 B 3VT9 325-6AS00 1 unit 0.260
400 160 ... 400 B 3VT9 340-6AS00 1 unit 0.260
630 250 ... 630 B 3VT9 363-6AS00 1 unit 0.323
Switch disconnector unit
630 Switch disconnector unit1) B 3VT9 363-6DT00 1 unit 0.252

1)
Use only with switching unit 3VT3763-.AA36-0AA0 or
3VT3763-.AA46-0AA0.
2)
Use only with switching unit 3VT3763-.AA56-0AA0

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Catalog - Accessories and Components
Auxiliary switches · Auxiliary trip units

■ Overview
The circuit breakers can be equipped with Shunt trip units can trip the circuit breaker from a remote loca-
• auxiliary switches, tion. A control supply voltage is required.
• alarm switches, An undervoltage trip unit trips the circuit breaker automatically
• shunt trip units, when the circuit voltage drops below 70 % Ue. The undervoltage
• undervoltage trip units. trip unit protects motors and other equipment in case of under-
voltage. A control supply voltage is required.

■ Selection and ordering data

Rated control supply voltage Us DT Order No. PS* Weight
per PU
approx.
AC 50/60 Hz, DC kg
Auxiliary switches and alarm switches
Single NO contacts
AC/DC 60 ... 500 V
AC/DC 5 ... 60 V
B
B
3VT9 300-2AC10
3VT9 300-2AC20
1 unit
1 unit
0.020
0.120 3

Single NC contacts
AC/DC 60 ... 500 V B 3VT9 300-2AD10 1 unit 0.130
AC/DC 5 ... 60 V B 3VT9 300-2AD20 1 unit 0.130

Double contacts (2 x NO)

AC/DC 60 ... 500 V B 3VT9 300-2AE10 1 unit 0.260
AC/DC 5 ... 60 V B 3VT9 300-2AE20 1 unit 0.260
Double contacts (NO and NC)
AC/DC 60 ... 500 V B 3VT9 300-2AF10 1 unit 0.250
AC/DC 5 ... 60 V B 3VT9 300-2AF20 1 unit 0.250
Double contacts (2 x NC)
AC/DC 60 ... 500 V B 3VT9 300-2AG10 1 unit 0.240
AC/DC 5 ... 60 V B 3VT9 300-2AG20 1 unit 0.240
Changeover contacts
AC/DC 60 ... 250 V B 3VT9 300-2AH10 1 unit 0.013
AC/DC 5 ... 60 V B 3VT9 300-2AH20 1 unit 0.013

Leading contacts
AC/DC 60 ... 250 V B 3VT9 300-2AJ00 1 unit 0.040

Shunt trip units

AC/DC 24, 40, 48 V B 3VT9 300-1SC00 1 unit 0.140
AC/DC 110 V B 3VT9 300-1SD00 1 unit 0.140
AC 230, 400, 500 V/DC 220 V B 3VT9 300-1SE00 1 unit 0.140

Undervoltage trip units

AC/DC 24, 40, 48 V B 3VT9 300-1UC00 1 unit 0.110
AC/DC 110 V B 3VT9 300-1UD00 1 unit 0.110
AC 230, 400, 500 V/DC 220 V B 3VT9 300-1UE00 1 unit 0.110
with leading contact1)
AC/DC 24, 40, 48 V B 3VT9 300-1UC10 1 unit 0.120
AC/DC 110 V B 3VT9 300-1UD10 1 unit 0.120
AC 230, 400, 500 V/DC 220 V B 3VT9 300-1UE10 1 unit 0.120
1) Not to be used with 3VT9 300-3M..0 motorized operating mechanism.

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Catalog - Accessories and Components
Manual/motorized operating mechanisms

■ Overview
Rotary operating mechanisms - 3VT9 300-3HG/HH.. coupling driver for door-coupling
operating mechanism
The rotary operating mechanism must be combined from: - 3VT9 300-3HE/HF.. knob
• For rotary operation of the circuit breaker:
- 3VT9 300-3HA.0 or 3VT9 300-3HB.0 for frontside operation Mechanical interlocks and interlock for parallel switching
- 3VT9 300-3HE10 or 3VT9 300-3HE20 black knob or • Mechanical interlocks for fixed-mounted version must be
- 3VT9 300-3HF20 red knob combined from the following parts:
• For operation through the switchgear cabinet door: - 2 x 3VT9 300-3HA/HB.. rotary operating mechanism
- 3VT9 300-3HA.0 or 3VT9 300-3HB.0 for frontside operation - 2 x 3VT9 300-3HE/HF.. knob
- 3VT9 300-3HJ.. extension shaft • Mechanical interlocking by Bowden wire is intended for
- 3VT9 300-3HG/HH.. coupling driver fixed-mounted, plug-in and withdrawable versions
- 3VT9 300-3HE/HF.. knob.
• For operation through side wall of cabinet: • Mechanical interlocks must be combined from the following
- 3VT9 300-3HC10 for right side operation OR parts:
- 3VT9 300-3HD10 for left side operation - 2 x 3VT9 300-3HA/HB.. rotary operating mechanism
- 3VT9 300-3HJ..extension shaft - 1 x 3VT9 300-3HE/HF.. knob

3 ■ Selection and ordering data

Version Color DT Order No. PS* Weight
kg
Rotary operating mechanisms
• not lockable gray B 3VT9 300-3HA10 1 unit 0.243
• lockable with padlock gray B 3VT9 300-3HA20 1 unit 0.243

• lockable with padlock yellow label B 3VT9 300-3HB20 1 unit 0.243

• for lateral operation,

• mounted on the right side,
grey
N B 3VT9 300-3HC10 1 unit 0.300

• not lockable

• for lateral operation,

• mounted on the left side,
grey
N B 3VT9 300-3HD10 1 unit 0.300

• not lockable

Knobs for rotary operating mechanism

• not lockable black B 3VT9 300-3HE10 1 unit 0.075
• lockable with padlock black B 3VT9 300-3HE20 1 unit 0.075

• lockable with padlock red B 3VT9 300-3HF20 1 unit 0.075

Coupling driver for door-coupling operating mechanism

To be used with the
3VT9 300-3HE10 or 3VT9 300-3HE20
black knob
• degree of protection IP40 black B 3VT9 300-3HG10 1 unit 0.140
• degree of protection IP66 black B 3VT9 300-3HG20 1 unit 0.140
Is used in combination with the
3VT9 300-3HF20 red knob
• degree of protection IP40 yellow B 3VT9 300-3HH10 1 unit 0.140
• degree of protection IP66 yellow B 3VT9 300-3HH20 1 unit 0.140

Extension shaft B 3VT9 300-3HJ10 1 unit 0.205

length 365 mm, may be shortened

Extension shaft, telescopic, B 3VT9 300-3HJ20 1 unit 0.255

length 245 ... 410 mm

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Manual/motorized operating mechanisms

Version DT Order No. PS* Weight per

PU approx.
kg
Mechanical interlocks
The mechanical interlocks additionally require the following parts:
• 2 x 3VT9 300-3HA../HB.. rotary operating mechanisms,
• 2 x 3VT9 300-3HE../HF.. knobs
Mechanical interlocks B 3VT9 300-8LA00 1 unit 0.136
for fixed-mounted version only

Mechanical interlock for parallel switching B 3VT9 300-8LB00 1 unit 0.162

for fixed-mounted version only

Mechanical interlocking by Bowden wirer

• for two 3VT3 circuit breakers B 3VT9 300-8LC10 1 unit 0.393

3
• for one 3VT2 and one 3VT3 circuit breaker B 3VT9 300-8LC20 1 unit 0.393

Motorized operating mechanisms with storage spring

Rated control supply voltage Us
Motorized operating mechanism
AC/DC 24 V B 3VT9 300-3MJ00 1 unit 1.691
AC/DC 48 V B 3VT9 300-3ML00 1 unit 1.750
AC/DC 110 V B 3VT9 300-3MN00 1 unit 1.752
AC 230 V/DC 220 V B 3VT9 300-3MQ00 1 unit 1.746
Motorized operating mechanism
with operations counter
AC/DC 24 V B 3VT9 300-3MJ10 1 unit 1.750
AC/DC 48 V B 3VT9 300-3ML10 1 unit 1.750
AC/DC 110 V B 3VT9 300-3MN10 1 unit 1.708
AC 230 V/DC 220 V B 3VT9 300-3MQ10 1 unit 1.754
Accessories for motorized operating mechanisms
Operations counter with cable, B 3VT9 300-3MF10 1 unit 0.003
length 110 cm

Extension cable for motorized operating mechanism, B 3VT9 300-3MF00 1 unit 0.060
12 wires, length 60 cm

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Catalog - Accessories and Components
Mounting accessories

■ Overview
Plug-in version Withdrawable version
• The plug-in base includes: • The withdrawable version base includes complete accesso-
- complete accessories for assembling circuit breakers/ ries for assembling circuit breakers/switch disconnectors in
switch disconnectors in plug-in design withdrawable version.
- a set of four installation bolts (M5 x 30) for fixing the switching • The circuit breaker inside the withdrawable version base can
unit to the plug-in base be moved between an operating position and a checking po-
• The plug-in base must be outfitted with: sition (withdrawn).
- 3-pole version: 3VT3 763-.AA36-0AA0 switching unit • The withdrawable version base must be fitted with:
- 4-pole version: 3VT3 763-.AA46-0AA0 or - 3-pole version: 3VT3 763-.AA36-0AA0 switching unit or
3VT3 763-.AA56-0AA0 switching unit - 4-pole version: 3VT3 763-.AA46-0AA0 or
For mounting the plug-in version on busbars or cable lugs, 3VT3 763-.AA56-0AA0 switching unit
3VT9 300-4TA30 connecting sets are available. These are in-
cluded in the scope of supply of the 3VT3 763-.AA36-0AA0 3-
pole version ; 3VT3 763-.AA46/56-0AA0... 4-pole version switch-
ing unit. For other types of connection, other connecting sets are
3 available.

■ Selection and ordering data

Version Max. permissible cross-section S DT Order No. PS* Weight
per PU
approx.
mm2 kg
Plug-in bases
3-pole version B 3VT9 300-4PA30 1 unit 2.610

4-pole version B 3VT9 300-4PA40 1 unit 3,400

Withdrawable version bases

3-pole version B 3VT9 300-4WA30 1 unit 5,040

4-pole version B 3VT9 300-4WA40 1 unit 4,500

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Catalog - Accessories and Components
Connecting accessories

■ Selection and ordering data

Version Max. permissible Type of connection DT Order No. PS* Weight
cross-section S per PU
approx.
mm2 kg
Connecting Sets
Connecting sets for 3-pole version
Box terminals 35 ... 240 Cu Cables, B 3VT9 300-4TC30 1 unit 0.433
flexibars

Terminals for circular 25 ... 150 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 315-4TD30 1 unit 0.302
conductors
150 ... 240 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 324-4TD30 1 unit 0.279
For enhancing termination 2 x 25 ... 150 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 315-4TF30 1 unit 0.800
point protection to degree of 2 x 150 ... 240 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 324-4TF30 1 unit 0.721
protection IP20, use the 3VT9
300-8CB30 terminal cover

6 x 6 ... 35 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 303-4TF30 1 unit 0.300 3

Terminals for rear connec- Cu/Al busbars B 3VT9 300-4RC30 1 unit 0.567
tion cable lugs
1 set = 3 units
Terminals for front connec- Cu/Al busbars, B 3VT9 300-4TA30 1 unit 0.186
tion cable lugs,
1 set = 3 units flexibars
Potential terminals 1.5 ... 2.5; 4 ... 6 Cu flexible B 3VT9 300-4TN30 1 unit 0.021
conductors

Front connection bars

for increased pole Cu/Al busbars B 3VT9 300-4ED30 1 unit 0.490
spacing cable lugs,
flexibars

for increased pole Cu/Al busbars B 3VT9 300-4EE30 1 unit 0.628

spacing cable lugs,
flexibars

Single terminals for 3- or 4-pole version

Box terminal 35 ... 240 Cu Cables, B 3VT9 300-4TC00 1 unit 0.580
1 set = 1 unit flexibars

Terminals for circular con- 25 ... 150 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 315-4TD00 1 unit 0.400
ductors
1 set = 1 unit
150 ... 240 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 324-4TD00 1 unit 0.370
2 x 25 ... 150 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 315-4TF00 1 unit 0.500
2 x 150 ... 240 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 324-4TF00 1 unit 0.960

6 x 6 ... 35 Cu/Al cables B 3VT9 303-4TF00 1 unit 0.500

Terminal for rear connection Cu/Al busbars B 3VT9 300-4RC00 1 unit 0.500
1 set = 1 unit cable lugs

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Catalog - Accessories and Components
Further accessories

■ Selection and ordering data

Version DT Order No. PS* Weight
per PU
approx.
kg
Insulating barriers
Included in the scope of supply of the switching unit;
in case the circuit breaker/switch disconnector is fed-in from below
(power supply connected to terminals 2, 4, 6), it is necessary in most
cases to install these barriers also on the bottom side
• set of two pieces, for 3-pole version B 3TV9 300-8CE30 1 unit 0.077
• one piece, additionally needed for 4-pole version B 3VT9 300-8CE00 1 unit 0.050

Terminal cover, degree of protection IP20

Increases degree of protection of the connection point to IP20

3
when using 3VT9 224-4TD30, 3VT9 215-4TF30,
3VT9 224-4TF30 or 3VT9 203-4TF30 block type terminals,
intended for fixed-mounted, plug-in and withdrawable versions.
• 3-pole version B 3VT9 300-8CB30 1 unit 0.144
• 4-pole version B 3VT9 300-8CB40 1 unit 0.209
Locking device for knob B 3VT9 300-3HL00 1 unit 0.013
Enables locking the circuit breaker in „switched off manually“ position.
For locking the device, you can use up to three padlocks with a
shank diameter of max. 6 mm

Bolt sealing insert B 3VT9 200-8BN00 1 unit 0.001

Provides sealing for:
• trip unit
• accessory compartment cover
• terminal cover
• rotary operating mechanism
• operating mechanism
Additional cover for trip unit B 3VT9 200-8BL00 1 unit 0.080
Provides protection for trip units

Connecting cable B 3VT9 300-4PL00 1 unit 0.020

For connecting the circuit breaker/switch disconnector accessories in
withdrawable version (can also be used for plug-in and fixed-mounted
versions)
Position signalling switch B 3VT9 300-4WL00 1 unit 0.020
For indicating the position of the circuit breaker in the plug-in base or
withdrawable version base

Coding set B 3VT9 300-4WN00 1 unit 0.002

Prevents insertion of the wrong switching unit
into the plug-in base or withdrawable version base

Pushbutton cover B 3VT9 300-3MF20 1 unit 0.054

For motorized operating mechanism

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Technical Information
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

■ Design
Installation and connection Recommended cross-sections of cables, busbars and flexibars
for fixed-mounted, plug-in and withdrawable versions
Main circuit
• Is connected using Cu or Al busbars or cables, and possibly Rated current Permissible cross-section Dimensions of busbars
cables with cable lugs In S WxH
• For further connecting options, connecting sets are available Cu AI Cu Al
(see page 3/9) A mm2 mm2 mm mm
• Generally, conductors from the power supply are connected
100 35 50 20 x 2 25 x 2
to input terminals 1, 3, 5, (N) and conductors from the load to
terminals 2, 4, 6, (N). However, it is possible to reverse this 125 50 70 25 x 2 25 x 3
connection (exchanging input and output terminals) without 160 70 95 25 x 3 32 x 3
limiting the rated short-circuit ultimate breaking capacity Icu) 200 95 120 25 x 4 25 x 5
• In case of feed-in from below, the circuit breakers/switch dis-
connectors must be fitted with 3VT9 300-8CE30 insulating 250 120 150 25 x 5 32 x 5
barriers on the bottom side of the circuit breaker/switch dis- 315 150 185 32 x 5 32 x 6
connector 400 185 240 32 x 6 32 x 8

3
• We recommend painting the connecting busbars in different
500 2 x120 2 x185 32 x 8 32 x 12
colors
• Input and output conductors/busbars must be mechanically 630 2 x185 2 x240 32 x 12 32 x 16
reinforced to avoid transmitting electrodynamic force to the
circuit breaker/switch disconnector during short-circuiting
• The power circuit must be connected in such a way that the Maximum circuit breaker/switch disconnector loads
deionizing space of the circuit breaker/switch disconnector is in accordance with the ambient temperature
not obstructed (see page 3/44).
3VT3 circuit breaker/switch disconnector connection to pole
Auxiliary circuits by 1 x 185 mm2 Cu cable
• Auxiliary switches, shunt trip units or undervoltage trip units
50°C 55 °C 60 °C 65 °C 70 °C
are connected to terminals using flexible 0.5 ... 1 mm2 Cu
conductors. 630 A 630 A 600 A 570 A 540 A
• The motorized operating mechanism and auxiliary circuits of
the plug-in base or withdrawable version base are connected
with a connector.

Conductor cross-sections of main terminals

Order No. Maximum Maximum permissible conductor cross-section S
permitted
current Cable type
Imax Sector-shaped Sector-shaped Round conductor, Round conductor, Busbars and Technical infor-
conductor, stranded conductor, solid stranded solid cable lugs mation
WxH

A mm2 mm2 mm2 mm2 mm See page

3VT9 300-4TA30 630 32 x...
3VT9 300-4TD00
3VT9 300-4RC30 630 32 x... 3/47, 3/58,
3/58, 3/58
3VT9 300-4RC00
3VT9 300-4TC30 400 35 ... 240 Cu 35 ... 240 Cu 35 ... 240 Cu 35 ... 240 Cu --
3VT9 300-4TC00
3VT9 324-4TD30 400 150 ... 240 Cu/Al 120 ... 240 Cu/Al 150 ... 240 Cu/Al 120 ... 240 Cu/Al
3VT9 324-4TD00
3VT9 315-4TD30 315 25 ... 150 Cu/AI 16 ... 150 Cu/AI 25 ... 150 Cu/AI 16 ... 150 Cu/AI
3VT9 315-4TD00
3VT9 324-4TF30 630 2 x (150 ... 240) Cu/Al 2 x (120 ... 240) Cu/Al 2 x (25 ... 150) Cu/Al 2 x (120 ... 240) Cu/Al 3/46, 3/57
3VT9 324-4TF00
3VT9 315-4TF30 500 2 x (25 ... 150) Cu/Al 2 x (16 ... 150) Cu/Al 2 x (25 ... 150) Cu/Al 2 x (16 ... 150) Cu/Al 3/47, 3/58
3VT9 315-4TF00
3VT9 303-4TF30 250 6 x (6 ... 35) Cu/Al 6 x (6 ... 35) Cu/Al 6 x (6 ... 35) Cu/Al 6 x (6 ... 35) Cu/Al 3/47, 3/58
3VT9 303-4TF00
3VT9 300-4ED30 400 3/48
3VT9 300-4EE30 630 3/48
3VT9 300-4TN30 10/16 1.5 ... 2.54 ... 6 flexible conductor

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Technical Information
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

■ Technical specifications
Description Circuit breakers Switch disconnector unit
Order number 3VT3 763-2AA36/46/56-0AA0, 3VT9 363-6DT00
3VT3 763-3AA36/46/56-0AA0
Standards EN 60 947-2, IEC 947-2 EN 60 947-3, IEC 947-3
Approval marks

Number of poles 3, 4
Rated current In A 250, 315, 400, 500, 630 --
Rated uninterrupted current Iu A 630
Rated operational current Ie A -- 630
Rated operational voltage Ue V AC max. 690 AC max. 690
DC max. 440
Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 8

3 Rated insulation voltage Ui

Utilization category
V 690

Selectivity AC 690 V A --
Switching mode AC 690 V -- AC-23 B
DC 440 V -- DC-23 B
Rated short-time withstand current Ue = AC 690 V Icw/t 8 kA/50 ms, 7 kA/300 ms, 6.5 kA/1 s 7,5 kA/5 s
Series Ue 3VT3 N 3VT3 H Ue --
Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking 60 kA 100 kA AC 230 V --
capacity (rms value)1) Icu 36 kA 65 kA AC 415 V
20 kA 35 kA AC 500 V
15 kA 20 kA AC 690 V
Rated short-circuit breaking 40 kA 75 kA AC 230 V --
capacity (rms value) Ics/Ue 18 kA 36 kA AC 415 V
10 kA 20 kA AC 500 V
8 kA 15 kA AC 690 V
Rated short-ckt making capacity (peak value) Icm/Ue 75 kA 140 kA AC 415 V 14 kA/AC 415 V, 14 kA/AC 440 V
Off-time at Icu ms 10 --
Losses per pole at In = 630 A W 75
Mechanical endurance cycles 20000
Electrical endurance (Ue = AC 415 V ) cycles 5000
Switching frequency cycles/ 120
hr
Operating force N 110
Front-side device protection IP40
Terminal protection IP20
Operating conditions
Reference ambient temperature °C 40
Ambient temperature range °C -40 ... +55
Working environment dry and tropical climate
Degree of pollution 3
Max. elevation m 2000
Seismic resistance m/s2 3 g at 8 ... 50 Hz
Design modifications
Front/rear connection ✓/✓
Plug-in design ✓/+
Withdrawable design ✓/+
Accessories
Switches-auxiliary/relative/signal/leading ✓/✓/✓/✓
Shunt trip unit ✓
Undervoltage trip unit/with leading switch, with alarm switch ✓/✓
Front rotary oper. mechanism/lateral oper. mech. right/left ✓/✓
Mechanical interlocking to the rotary oper. mechanism, ✓
by Bowden wire
Motorized oper. mechanism with operations counter ✓
Locking-type lever ✓
Bolt sealing insert/additional cover for trip unit ✓/✓
✓ available, 1) If the circuit breaker connection is reversed (input terminals 2, 4, 6 ,
-- unavailable output terminals 1, 3, 5), Icu does not change.
+ in preparation

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Technical Information
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

■ Schematics
Circuit breakers with accessories
3-pole version

Recommended wiring of the

control circuits
Q3
L+ Plug-in device/Withdrawable device
2 4 1 1 3 5
ON 3VT9 300-4PA.0
S SO 1
OFF
B 3VT9 300-4WA.0
Motor drive Auxiliary trip/Leading Main circuit

3VT9 325-6..00 1 3 5

3VT9 300-2AJ00
B1

10.Y1

10.Y1
A1

A1
3VT9 300-1U.00

3VT9 300-1U.10

3VT9 300-1U.10
10.Y3
3VT9 300-1S.00

X3 12 10 9 7 3 4 1 5
I>
A
3
I>
NC NO
NC NO
or or or
V Q
S6 S5 M P U< U U< B
C C
T1
T2
TEST T3

MP
10.Y2

10.Y2

10.Y4
A2

A2
B2

11 8 6 2 2 1 2 4 6
X3 X4 J
acc.comp. no. 10 3VT9 300-4PA.0

NSO0_00249
PE N- YC SO 2 SO 3 3VT9
300-
Ext.oper. 4WA.0
counter
1 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 6
Plug-in device/Withdrawable device

Connecting cable
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

X2
Switches
signal relative auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary
1.3
1.1
1.2
1.4

2.3
2.1
2.2
2.4

3.3
3.1
3.2
3.4

4.3
4.1
4.2
4.4

5.3
5.1
5.2
5.4

2.3
3.3
2.1
3.3
2.1
3.1

A
3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

B
3VT9 300-2AC10
3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

3VT9 300-2AC10
3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

3VT9 300-2AC10
3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

5.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

or or
3.4 3VT9 300-2AG10

3.2 3VT9 300-2AE10

3.4 3VT9 300-2AF10

or or or or or or or or or or or
NSO0_00250
1.4
1.2

1.1

2.4
2.2
2.1

3.4
3.2
3.1

4.4
4.2
4.1

5.4

5.1

2.4

2.2

2.2

acc.c. no. 1 acc.c. no. 2 acc.c. no. 3 acc.c. no. 4 acc.c. no. 5 acc.c. no. 2 + 3

X1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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Technical Information
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors
4-pole version
Recommended wiring of the
control circuits
Q3
L+ Plug-in device/Withdrawable device
2 4 1 1 3 5 N
ON 3VT9 300-4PA.0
S SO 1
OFF
B 3VT9 300-4WA.0
Motor drive Auxiliary trip/Leading Main circuit

3VT9 325-6..0 1 3 5 7

3VT9 300-2AJ00
B1

10.Y1

10.Y1
A1

A1
3VT9 300-1U.00

3VT9 300-1U.10

10.Y3
3VT9 300-1S.00
A
X3 12 10 9 7 3 4 1 5
I>
I>
NC NO

3 NC NO
or or or
V Q
S6 S5 M P U< U U< B
C C
T1
T2
TEST T3
T4
MP
10.Y2

10.Y2

10.Y4
A2

A2
B2

11 8 6 2 2 1
X3 X4 J 2 4 6 8
acc.comp. no. 10 3VT9 300-4PA.0

NSO0_00251
PE N- YC SO 2 SO 3 3VT9
300-
Ext.oper. 4WA.0
counter 1 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 6 N
Plug-in device/Withdrawable device

Connecting cable
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

X2
Switches
signal relative auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary
7.3
7.1
7.2
7.4
1.3
1.1
1.2
1.4

9.3
9.1
9.2
9.4
3.3
3.1
3.2
3.4

4.3
4.1
4.2
4.4

5.3
5.1
5.2
5.4

2.3
3.3
2.1
3.3
2.1
3.1

6.3
6.1
6.2
6.4
2.3
2.1
2.2
2.4

8.3
8.1
8.2
8.4

A
3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10

3VT9 300-2AH10

B or or
2.2 3VT9 300-2AC10
3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

3.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

4.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

5.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

6.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

7.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

8.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

9.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10
3.4 3VT9 300-2AG10

3.2 3VT9 300-2AE10

3.4 3VT9 300-2AF10

or or
NSO0_00252

or or or or or or or or or or or or or or or or
7.4

7.1

9.4

9.1
1.4
1.2

1.1

3.4

3.1

4.4

4.1

5.4

5.1

2.4

2.2

2.2

6.4

6.1
2.4

2.1

8.4

8.1

acc.c. no. 1 acc.c. no. 2 acc.c. no. 3 acc.c. no. 4 acc.c. no. 5 acc.c. no. 2 + 3 acc.c. no. 6 acc.c. no. 7 acc.c. no. 8 acc.c. no. 9

X1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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Technical Information
Circuit breakers · Switch disconnectors

MP 3VT9 300-3M..0 motorized operating mechanism

M Motor
P Energy storage device
X3 Connector to connect control circuits
X4 Connector for external operations counter
S5 Switch to signal AUTO (NO-C) / MANUAL (NC-C) modes
S6 Switch to signal full storage (ready to switch on: NO-C)
YC External operations counter, 3VT9 300-3MF10
B Recommended wiring of the control circuits - not includ-
ed with drive
ON, OFF Pushbutton
S Switch for energy storage (switched on = automatic stor-
age, switch may be continuously switched on)
Q3 Circuit breaker for motorized operating mechanism
J 3VT3 switching unit
Q
T1, T2, T3, T41)
Main contacts
Current transformers
3
V Trip-free mechanism
3VT9 325-6..00 3VT9 363-6DT00 circuit breaker - trip unit - ETU LP, DP,
MDP switch-disconnector - switch-disconnector unit
TEST Pushbutton to test trip unit
3VT9 300-4PA30 3-pole plug-in base
3VT9 300-4WA30 3-pole withdrawable version base
X1, X2 3VT9 300-4PL00 connecting cable
SO1, SO2, SO3 Contacts signalling position of circuit breaker/switch dis-
connector in plug-in base or withdrawable version base
(Position signalling switch 3VT9 300-4WL00)
3VT9 300-1U.00 Undervoltage trip unit
3VT9 300-1S.00 Shunt trip unit
3VT9 300-1U.10 Undervoltage trip unit with leading contact
3VT9 300-2AJ00 Leading contact
acc. c. no. Accessory compartment number
1)
Only for 4-pole version of the 3VT3 763-.AA36-0AA0 switching unit.

■ Functions
States of auxiliary switches located in the switching unit accessory compartment
Circuit breaker state Accessory compartment
1 2 3, 4, 5 10 2 and 3 2 and 3 2 and 3 1 2 3, 4, 5
(6 ... 9)1) (6 ... 9)1)
Lever position of circuit breaker

3VT9 300-2AD10

3VT9 300-2AD10

3VT9 300-2AD10

3VT9 300-2AH10

3VT9 300-2AH10

3VT9 300-2AH10
3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AE10
3VT9 300-2AG10

3VT9 300-2AF10
3VT9 300-2AJ00

3VT9 300-1U.10
State of the main contacts

Switched no 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0

Switched off manually or 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1

electrically by operating
mechanism
Switched off by trip unit 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1

Switched off by auxiliary 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1

trip unit or by TEST button
or the trip pushbutton on
the motorized operating
mechanism

0 = contact open, 1 = contact closed

1)
Accessory compartment 6, 7, 8, 9 are only for 4.pole design.

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Trip units

■ Overview
The electronic trip unit is a separate and interchangeable unit, ETU MP trip units
which has to be ordered in addition to the 3VT3 switching unit.
By exchanging the trip unit, the range of the circuit breaker’s L I
rated current can be easily changed.
Ir
Trip units for 3VT3 switching units are available for current values t
of In = 250, 400 and 630 A. The ETU LP trip units feature rated
currents of 250, 315, 400, 500 and 630A. The trip units (including
regulation of -60%) cover a current range from 100 to 630 A. tr

Tripping characteristics
Several different trip units are available. Some have adjustable
characteristics (in order to match the protected device and to
achieve the required selectivity): Ii
50 ms
ETU LP trip units

NSO0_00354
0 ms

3
L I

t I
Electronic trip units ETU LP have have more characteristics with
adjustable Ir, tr and Irm.
ETU MPS trip units
L S I

Ir
t

tr
NSO0_00502

I
Electronic trip units ETU LP have one type of characteristic and Isd
tsd
fixed In and Irm settings.
ETU DP trip units
NSO0_00214

L I

Ir
t I
Electronic trip units ETU MPS have more characteristics with ad-
justable Ir, tr, Isd and tsd.
ETU LP, DP, MP and MPS trip units are intended for 3-pole 3VT3
763-.AA36-0AA0 switching units and 4-pole
3VT3 763-.AA46-0AA0 switching units with disconnecting of the
N pole.

Ii
ETU DPN trip units
L I
NSO0_00353

Ir
t
I
IN
Electronic trip units ETU DP have one type of characteristic with tr
adjustable Ir and Irm.

Ii
NSO0_00531

I
ETU DPN trip units are intended for 4-pole 3VT3 763-.AA56-
0AA0 switching units with protected N pole. They have more
characteristics with adjustable Ir, tr, Irm and IN.

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Trip units
Trip units ETU LP, DP, MP and MPS - description of function 1. Time-dependent trip unit (thermal) L
Proper functioning of trip units does not depend on the current • The time-dependent trip unit ETU DP is adjusted using one Ir
waveform in the main circuit. The function of the trip unit is switch. The Ir switch adjusts the circuit breaker’s rated current,
supported by a microprocessor, which processes a sampled with the characteristic shifting on the current axis. The trip unit
signal of the main circuit and recalculates it to obtain an rms is set to one type of characteristic.
value. Therefore, the trip units are suitable for protecting circuits • The time-dependent trip units ETU MP, MPS and DPN are ad-
where the sinusoidal current is distorted by high harmonics justed with two switches, Ir and tr. The first ( Ir) switch adjusts
(e.g. circuits with controlled rectifiers, power factor compensa- the circuit breaker’s rated current. The characteristic moves
tors, pulse loading, and the like). along the current axis.
All the trip units protect a circuit against short-circuiting and By turning the other switch (tr), the time is adjusted after which
overloading. Tripping characteristic of the trip units is indepen- the circuit breaker will trip while passing through 7.2 Ir. The
dent of the ambient temperature. The trip unit is attached to the tripping characteristic thus moves along the time axis. Using
switching unit by two bolts. The translucent cover over the the tr switch, it is possible to set a total of 8 characteristics.
adjustment controls can be sealed (with sealing wire). ETU MP and MPS trip units have 4 characteristics for motor
protection and 4 characteristics for protecting lines.
Setting the tripping characteristics Breaking times correspond to trip unit classes 10 A, 10, 20, 30.
By changing tr, it is possible to select the trip unit characteris-
The tripping characteristic of the trip units is defined by standard tic according to the required motor starting characteristic
3
EN 60947-2. For trip units ETU DP, MP, MPS and DPN, the char- (light, medium, heavy or very heavy starting).
acteristic is adjusted with latched switches located on the trip ETU DPN trip units have 8 characteristics for protecting lines
unit. or transformers. It is not possible to turn the circuit breaker
A visual demonstration on setting the tripping characteristic is back on immediately after the time-dependent trip unit has
available in the SIMARIS design software (Tool for Dimensioning been actuated and the circuit breaker has tripped. The trip
Electrical Power Distribution). unit must be allowed to cool off (it has a thermal memory). The
thermal memory can be disabled by turning the switch from
L is a zone of low overcurrents and includes the area of thermal the normal “Tt” position to the “T0” position. In the “T0” position
protection. the time-dependent trip unit remains active, and only its ther-
S is a zone of medium overcurrents and includes long-distance mal memory is deactivated. Switching off the thermal memory
short-circuit protection for lines. Intentional delay in tripping of should be used only in well-justified cases, and with the knowl-
these low short-circuit currents can be used to achieve selectiv- edge that there could be rising temperature in the protected
ity of protective devices. For ETU MPS trip units, the delay can device, causing repeated tripping.
be set at 0, 100, 200 or 300 ms. 2. Delayed time-independent trip unit S
I is a zone of high overcurrents and includes protection against This trip unit characteristic is available only in ETU MPS trip
ultimate short-circuit currents. For ETU MP trip units, the time de- units. It is used to set up a selective cascade of circuit breakers.
lay can be set at 0 or 50 ms. It is set up using parameters Isd and tsd. Isd is an n-multiple of
current Ir (Isd= n × Ir). Isd is a short-circuit current that, within the
span of Ii to Ii, will trip the circuit breaker with delay tsd, where tsd
is a delay set up for switching off the trip unit. The delayed time-
independent trip unit actuates the circuit breaker if the current in
the circuit reaches at least the preset n-multiple and lasts at least
the preset delay time tsd.
3. Time-independent instantaneous trip unit (short-circuit trip
unit) I
• For trip units ETU DP, MP and MPS, the time-independent in-
stantaneous trip unit is adjusted with the Ii switch. The Ii switch
is used for setting up the short-circuit current that, when
reached or exceeded, causes instantaneous tripping of the
circuit breaker.

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Trip units
Tripping characteristics of ETU LP, DP, MP, MPS and DPN Trip units ETU LP - Lines protection
trip units with load • Provides protection for lines with low starting currents
The tripping characteristic from the cold state indicates the The 3VT9 3..-6AB00 trip unit is intended for the
tripping times during which it is assumed that, up to the moment 3VT3763-.AA36-0AA0 and 3VT3763-.AA46-0AA0 switching
when an overcurrent develops, no current is flowing through the units. The LP trip unit has a thermal memory that cannot be dis-
circuit breaker. The tripping characteristic tripped from warm abled. The rated currents of the trip units are given by their order
state indicates the tripping times during which it is assumed that, numbers and correspond to a standardized series of currents
before the moment when an overcurrent develops, current is (see specifications table). The short-circuit trip unit is fixed-set at
flowing through the circuit breaker. Characteristics of electronic 4 × In.
trip units are independent of the ambient temperature and are
plotted in a cold state. Digital trip units enable simulation of trip- One of the advantages of the LP trip unit is its simplicity, because
ping in warm state. The tripping times become shorter in a it does not require any adjustment. Therefore, it is intended for
steady state, as shown in the following diagram. The steady less complicated applications.
state is a period during which the characteristic does not Specifications
change. If the circuit breaker is loaded with a reduced current for
at least 30 minutes, the tripping times will be cut by a half. If the Order No. Rated current In Instantaneous short circuit
load is less than 70% of Ir , the tripping time does not become protection Irm
shorter. A A

3 NSO0_00355
3VT9 325-6AB00 250 1000
1.0 3VT9 331-6AB00 315 1260
k [-]
3VT9 340-6AB00 400 1600
3VT9 350-6AB00 500 2000
0.8
3VT9 363-6AB00 630 2520

0.6
Tripping characteristics
T
NSO0_00356
0.4 10000
5000 Ir
t [s]
2000
0.2
1000
500
0.0
50 60 70 80 90 100 200
L
Ir [%] 100
50
Decrease of tripping time with load
20
T - When tripping from the trip unit’s “warm” state, the tripping
time of the characteristic is cut short during the standstill time tu 10
by coefficient k. 5
In = 250 A
Thermal standstill time of the characteristics 2
In = 315 A
For all trip units, the thermal standstill time is tu ≥ 30 min. During 1 In = 400 A
this time, the tripping time tsd is cut short from the cold-state 0.5 In = 500 A I
characteristic by the coefficient k. In = 630 A
0.2
In = 500 A
In = 400 A
In = 630 A

In = 250 A
In = 315 A

Ii
The real tripping time is ts = k . tsd 0.1
Example 0.05

The shortening constant can be read from the diagram. With 0.02
steady current 85% of Ir the real tripping time will be decreased 0.01
to: 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50
x In
ts = 0.74 . tsd
k [–] time shortening coefficient
Ir [A] adjusted rated current of the trip units
tsd [s] tripping time of the trip unit, derived from the characteristic
ts [s] real tripping time of the trip unit, tripped from warm state
tu [s] standstill period for particular characteristics
Trip units are preset by the manufacturer
Ir = min
Restart = T(t)
Ii = min, 0 ms
tr = TV, t(t), min
Isd = 0 ms, min
IN = 0.5 Ir

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Trip units
Trip units ETU DP - Distribution protection Adjustable specifications
• Provides protection for lines and transformers Order No. Rated Overload Restart Instanta-
The 3VT9 3..-6AC00 trip unit is intended for 3VT3763-.AA36- current In protection Ir neous short
circuit pro-
0AA0 and 3VT3763-.AA46-0AA0 switching units. Operation of A A tection Ii
the trip unit is controlled by a microprocessor. The trip unit is
equipped with a thermal memory that can be disabled by turn- 100
ing a switch on the front panel from position T(t) to position T(0). 110
After disabling the thermal memory, the thermal trip unit remains 115
active. The operational state 70% of Ir is signalled by an LED in-
125
dicator that flashes green in a 1.5 s interval. As the load grows,
the blinking frequency of the diode increases. In case of a load 137
larger than 110% of Ir, this LED will turn red and just before trip- 144
ping will begin to blink red. 160
Located on the lower part of the trip unit cover are two photocells 3VT9 325-6AC00 250 172 T(0) 4 x Ir
for communicating with the signalling unit. 180 T(t) 12,5 x Ir
The trip units have tripping characteristics especially designed 190
for practical purposes, in order to provide optimal exploitation of
3
200
transformers up to 1.5 Ir.
210
The trip units have simple adjustment of the tripping character- 220
istic. Set-up includes only the rated current and the short-circuit
tripping level at 4 Ir or 8 Ir. 231
243
Tripping characteristics
250
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10000 Ir 160
min. max.
5000 172
t [s] Ir Ii
2000 180
1000 190
500 200
200 210
100 220
L
50 3VT9 340-6AC00 400 231 T(0) 4 x Ir
20 243 T(t) 12,5 x Ir
10 250
In = 250 A
5 In = 400 A 3 3
275
2 In = 630 A
290
1 315
0.5
345
I
0.2 360
0.1 12.5x 12.5x 400
4x 4x Ii
0.05
In = 250 A 250
0.02 260
0.01 275
0.1 12.5x 12.5x
4x 4x 290
0.05
In = 400 A Ii 305
0.02
345
0.01
315
0.1
4x 4x
12.5x 12.5x
360 T(0) 4 x Ir
0.05
In = 630 A Ii 3VT9 363-6AC00 630 400 T(t) 12,5 x Ir
0.02
I r = 575 A.630 A ~ I i = 7 kA 435
0.01
0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50 455
xI n 480
500
550
575
630

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Trip units
Trip units ETU MP - Motor protection Adjustable specifications
• Provides protection for motors and generators Order No. Rated Overload tr (7.2 x Ir) Restart Instantaneous
• Can protect lines and transformers current protection short circuit
In Ir protection Ii
The 3VT9 3..-6AP00 trip unit is intended for 3VT3763-.AA36-
A A s kA ms
0AA0 and 3VT3763-.AA46-0AA0 switching units. The operation
of the MP trip unit is controlled by a microprocessor. The MP trip 100 1 (TV 1) T(0) 0,32
unit is equipped with a thermal memory that can be disabled by 110 3 (TV 3) T(0) 0,6
turning a switch located on the front panel from position T(t) to 115 10 (TV 10) T(0) 1,0
position T(0). After disabling of the thermal memory, the thermal
trip unit remains active. 125 20 (TV 20) T(0) 1,5 0
137 20 (M 20) T(0) 2,0
When one or two phases fail (due to current greater than Ir in the
remaining phases), in the M-characteristic mode, the switch will 144 15 (M 15) T(0) 2,5
open with a 4 s delay (so-called undercurrent trip unit). 160 8 (M 8) T(0) 3,1

Another parameter for adjusting the trip unit consists of the rated 3VT9 325-6AP00 250 172 3 (M 3) T(0) 3,75
current and short-circuit tripping level. The time delay of the 180 3 (M 3) T(t) 3,75
short-circuit trip unit can be set to 0 ms or 50 ms. The operational 190 8 (M 8) T(t) 3,1
state 70% of Ir is signalled by an LED indicator that flashes green
3 in a 1.5 s interval. As the load grows, the blinking frequency of
the diode increases. In case of a load larger than 110% of Ir, this
200
210
15 (M 15)
20 (M 20)
T(t)
T(t)
2.5
2,0 50
LED will turn red and just before tripping will begin to blink red. 220 20 (TV 20) T(t) 1,5
Located on the lower part of the trip unit cover are two photocells 231 10 (TV 10) T(t) 1,0
for communicating with the signalling unit.
243 3 (TV 3) T(t) 0,6
The trip units have tripping characteristics especially designed 250 1 (TV 1) T(t) 0,32
for practical purposes that provide for optimal exploitation of
transformers up to 1.5 Ir. A total of 8 characteristics can be set 160 1 (TV 1) T(0) 0,5
on the trip unit. Mode “M” provides 4 characteristics suitable for 172 3 (TV 3) T(0) 1,0
protecting motors and in mode “TV” are 4 characteristics for pro- 180 10 (TV 10) T(0) 1,6
tecting transformers and lines. The shape of each characteristic
190 20 (TV 20) T(0) 2,4
can be changed using a selector switch.
200 20 (M 20) T(0) 3,2 0
210 15 (M 15) T(0) 4,0
220 8 (M 8) T(0) 5,0
3VT9 340-6AP00 400 231 3 (M 3) T(0) 6,0
243 3 (M 3) T(t) 6,0
250 8 (M 8) T(t) 5,0
275 15 (M 15) T(t) 4,0
290 20 (M 20) T(t) 3,2
315 20 (TV 20) T(t) 2,4 50
345 10 (TV 10) T(t) 1,6
360 3 (TV 3) T(t) 1
400 1 (TV 1) T(t) 0,5
250 1 (TV 1) T(0) 0,8
260 3 (TV 3) T(0) 1,4
275 10 (TV 10) T(0 2
290 20 (TV 20) T(0)) 3 0
305 20 (M 20) T(0) 4
315 15 (M 15) T(0) 5,1
345 8 (M 8) T(0) 6,3
3VT9 363-6AP00 630 360 3 (M 3) T(0) 7
400 3 (M 3) T(t) 6,3
435 8 (M 8) T(t) 6,3
455 15 (M 15) T(t) 5,1
480 20 (M 20) T(t) 4
500 20 (TV 20) T(t) 3 50
550 10 (TV 10) T(t) 2
575 3 (TV 3) T(t) 1,4
630 1 (TV 1) T(t) 0,8

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Trip units
Tripping characteristic 3VT9 ...-6AP00-ETU MP
NSO0_00358
10000 Ir 10000 Ir M
min. max.
TV min. max.
5000 5000
t [s] Ir tr 0 ms 50 ms t [s] Ir tr 0 ms 50 ms
2000 Ii 2000 Ii
1000 1000
500 500
20
200 200
L tr L tr
100 100
50 20 50
20
20 20 20
15 15
10 In = 250 A
10 10 10 In = 250 A 8 8
5 In = 400 A 5 In = 400 A
3 3 3 3
In = 630 A In = 630 A
2 2
1 1 1 1

3
0.5 0.5
I I
0.2 0.2
0.1 0.1
50 50
0.05 0.05
3.1 3.1
In = 250 A 0.32 0.6 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.75 Ii [kA] In=250 A 0.32 0.6 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.75 Ii [kA]
0.02 0 0.02 0

0.01 0.01
0.1 0.1
50 50
0.05 5.0
0.05
In = 400 A Ii [kA] In=400 A 5.0 Ii [kA]
0.5 1.0 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.0 6.0 0.5 1.0 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.0 6.0
0.02 0 0.02 0

0.01 0.01
0.1 0.1
50 50
0.05 6.3 0.05 6.3
In = 630 A 0.8 1.4 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.1 7.0 Ii [kA] In=630 A 0.8 1.4 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.1 7.0 Ii [kA]
0.02 0 0.02 0

0.01 0.01
0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50 0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50
x In x In

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Trip units
Trip units ETU MPS - Motor protection, setting timing selectivity
• Provides protection for motors and generators Adjustable specifications
• Can protect lines and transformers
• Enables adjusting time delay of time-independent trip units Order No. Rated Overload tr (7.2 x Ir) Restart Instantaneous
current protection short circuit
The 3VT9 3..-6AS00 trip unit is designed for 3VT3763-.AA36- In Ir protection Ii
0AA0 and 3VT3763-.AA46-0AA0 switching units. The operation A A S kA ms
of the trip unit is controlled by a microprocessor. The trip unit is 100 1 (TV 1) T(0) 3
equipped with a thermal memory that can be disabled by turn-
ing a switch on the front panel from position T(t) to position T(0). 110 3 (TV 3) T(0) 5 0
After disabling of the thermal memory, the thermal tipping func- 115 10 (TV 10) T(0) 7
tion remains active. 125 20 (TV 20) T(0) 9
When one or two phases fail (due to current greater than Ir in the 137 20 (M 20) T(0) 3
remaining phases), in the M-characteristic mode, the switch will 144 15 (M 15) T(0) 5 100
open with a 4 s delay (so-called undercurrent trip unit).
160 8 (M 8) T(0) 7
Another parameter for adjusting the trip unit consists of the rated 3VT9 325-6AS00 250 172 3 (M 3) T(0) 9
current and tripping level of the delayed short-circuit trip unit.
The time delay (tv) can be set on the delayed short-circuit trip 180 3 (M 3) T(t) 3

3 unit at 0, 100, 200 or 300 ms. The operational state 70% of Ir is

signalled by an LED indicator that flashes green in a 1.5 s inter-
190
200
8 (M 8)
15 (M 15)
T(t)
T(t)
5
7
200

val. As the load grows, the blinking frequency of the diode in-
210 20 (M 20) T(t) 9
creases. In case of a load larger than 110% of Ir, this LED will
turn red and just before tripping will begin to blink red. Located 220 20 (TV 20) T(t) 3
on the lower part of the trip unit cover are two photocells for com- 231 10 (TV 10) T(t) 5 300
municating with the signalling unit. 243 3 (TV 3) T(t) 7
The trip units have tripping characteristics especially designed 250 1 (TV 1) T(t) 9
for practical purposes that provide for optimal exploitation of 160 1 (TV 1) T(0) 3
transformers up to 1.5 Ir. A total of 8 characteristics can be set
on the trip unit. Mode “M” provides 4 characteristics suitable for 172 3 (TV 3) T(0) 5 0
protecting motors, and mode “TV” incorporates 4 characteristics 180 10 (TV 10) T(0) 7
for protecting transformers and lines. The shape of each charac- 190 20 (TV 20) T(0) 9
teristic can be changed with a selector switch.
200 20 (M 20) T(0) 3
210 15 (M 15) T(0) 5 100
220 8 (M 8) T(0) 7
7 3VT9 340-6AS00 400 231 3 (M 3) T(0) 9
243 3 (M 3) T(t) 3
250 8 (M 8) T(t) 5 200
275 15 (M 15) T(t) 7
290 20 (M 20) T(t) 9
315 20 (TV 20) T(t) 3
345 10 (TV 10) T(t) 5 300
360 3 (TV 3) T(t) 7
400 1 (TV 1) T(t) 9
250 1 (TV 1) T(0) 3
260 3 (TV 3) T(0) 5 0
275 10 (TV 10) T(0) 7
290 20 (TV 20) T(0) 9
305 20 (M 20) T(0) 3
315 15 (M 15) T(0) 5 100
345 8 (M 8) T(0) 7
3VT9 363-6AS00 630 360 3 (M 3) T(0) 9
400 3 (M 3) T(t) 3
435 8 (M 8) T(t) 5 200
455 15 (M 15) T(t) 7
480 20 (M 20) T(t) 9
500 20 (TV 20) T(t) 3
550 10 (TV 10) T(t) 5 300
575 3 (TV 3) T(t) 7
630 1 (TV 1) T(t) 9

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Trip units
3VT9 3..-6AS00 Tripping characteristics Trip units ETU DPN-distribution protection with protected
N pole
NSO0_00359
10000 Ir TV • For protecting lines and transformers in TN-C-S and TN-S
min. max.
5000 networks
t [s] Ir tr Isd
2000 tv The 3VT9 3..-6BC00 trip unit is only intended for the
1000 3VT3 763-AA56-0AA0 switching unit. The operation of the trip
500 unit is controlled by a microprocessor. The trip unit is equipped
20 with a thermal memory that can be disabled by turning a switch
200
L on the front panel from position T(t) to position T(0). After dis-
100 10 abling of the thermal memory, the thermal trip unit remains
50 active.
20 3
20
The rated current Ir, delay for switching off the trip unit at 7.2 Ir,
10 and the tripping level of the short-circuit trip unit can be ad-
In = 250 A 10
5 tr [s] justed.
In = 400 A 1
2 In = 630 A 3 The operational state is signalled by an LED indicator that
S
1 flashes green in a 1.5 s interval. As the load grows, the blinking
1
frequency of the diode increases. In case of a load larger than
3
0.5
300 110% of Ir this LED will turn red and will begin to blink red just
0.2 200
tv [ms] before tripping. Located on the lower part of the trip unit cover
100
0.1 are two photocells for communicating with the signalling unit.
In = 400 A
In = 630 A

In = 250 A
3 x Ir

5 x Ir
7 x Ir

9 x Ir

0.05 I The current of the fourth pole (N pole) is adjusted using the IN
0.02 0 switch as a multiple of the Ir current. Measuring of current on the
I sd
0.01 fourth pole can be disabled by turning the button to the “OFF”
0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50 position.
x In
Ir tr I sd tv In Tripping characteristics
NSO0_00361
10000

1 x Ir
IN = 0.5 x Ir

0.75 x Ir
5000 IN
t [s] IN Ir tr Ii
2000 Ir
min. max.
1000 20
500 N 10

200
3
100
50 1

20
L 20
10
10
5
t r [ S]
2 3

1 I
1
0.5
In = 400 A
In = 630 A

I n = 250 A In = 250 A
0.2
I n = 400 A
2 x Ir

4 x Ir

7 x Ir

9 x Ir

0.1 I n = 630 A
0.05
Ii
0.02
0.01
0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 5 10 20 50
x In
IN Ir tr In Ii

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Trip units
Adjustable specifications
Order No. Rated current In Overload protection Ir tr (7.2 x Ir) Restart Instantaneous short circuit
protection Ii
A A S kA ms
100 1
110 2 0,5
115 3 T(0)
125
137 10
144 4 0,75
160 20
3VT9 325-6BC00 250 172
180 20
190 7 1
200 10 T(t)
3 210
220 3
231 9 OFF
243 1
250
160 1
172 2 0,5
180 3 T(0)
190
200 10
210 4 0,75
220 20
3VT9 340-6BC00 400 231
243 20
250 7 1
275 10 T(t)
290
315 3
345 9 OFF
360 1
400
250 1
260 2 0,5
275 3 T(0)
290
305 10
315 4 0,75
345 20
3VT9 363-6BC00 630 360
400 20
435 7 1
455 10 T(t)
480
500 3
550 9 OFF
575 1
630

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Auxiliary switches

■ Overview
Order number according to contact arrangement
Arrangement Order No. Number of contacts Contact types
of contacts
01 3VT9 300-2AC10 (20) 1 NO
20 3VT9 300-2AE10 (20) 2 NO
01 3VT9 300-2AD10 (20) 1 NC
02 3VT9 300-2AG10 (20) 2 NC
11 3VT9 300-2AF10 (20) 1 + 1 NC + NO
001 3VT9 300-2AH10 (20) 1 NC + NO

Functions and names of switches according to their location in

accessory compartments
Accessory
compartment
Switch name Switch function
3
1 Signalling Signal to indicate the state of the circuit
breaker by the trip unit
2 Relative Relative to indicate tripping of the circuit
breaker by trip units, TEST pushbutton or
by OFF pushbutton on the motorized op-
erating mechanism
3, 4, 5, (6 ... 9)1) Auxiliary Auxiliary to indicate the position of the
main contacts
10 Leading Leading to make/break in advance of the
main contacts
1)
Accessory compartments 6 ... 9 for 4-pole version only.

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Auxiliary switches

■ Function
State of switches located in the switching unit accessory compartment
Switches
early contact signal relative auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary
3VT9 300-2AJ00

6.3
6.1
6.2
6.4

7.3
7.1
7.2
7.4
1.3
1.1
1.2
1.4

9.3
9.1
9.2
9.4
3.3
3.1
3.2
3.4

4.3
4.1
4.2
4.4

5.3
5.1
5.2
5.4

2.3
3.3
2.1
3.3
2.1
3.1
10.Y1

10.Y3

2.3
2.1
2.2
2.4

8.3
8.1
8.2
8.4
3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10

3VT9 300-2AH10

2.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

3.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

4.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

5.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

6.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

7.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

8.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10

9.2 3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
3VT9 300-2AH10
3.4 3VT9 300-2AG10
or or

3.2 3VT9 300-2AE10

3.4 3VT9 300-2AF10
3
10.Y2

or or
10.Y4

NSO0_00362
or or or or or or or or or or or or or or or or

6.4

6.1

7.4

7.1

9.4

9.1
1.4
1.2

1.1

3.4

3.1

4.4

4.1

5.4

5.1

2.4

2.2

2.2
2.4

2.1

8.4

8.1
acc.c. no. 10 acc.c. no. 1 acc.c. no. 2 acc.c. no. 3 acc.c. no. 4 acc.c. no. 5 acc.c. no. 2 + 3 acc.c. no. 6 acc.c. no. 7 acc.c. no. 8 acc.c. no. 9

■ Technical specifications
Order No. 3VT9 300-2A.10 3VT9 300-2A.201) 3VT9 300-2AJ00 3VT9 300-2AH10 3VT9 300-2AH201)
Rated operational voltage Ue V AC 60 ... 500 AC 5 ... 60 AC 250 AC 24 ...250 AC 5 ..60
DC 60 ... 500 DC 5 ... 60 DC 24 ...250 DC 5 ...60
Rated isolation voltage Ui V 500 250
Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60
Rated operational current Ie/Ue
• AC-12 -- 0.004 ... 0.5 A/5V -- -- --
• AC-15 6 A/240 V,4 A/400 V, -- 1 A/AC 250 V 1.5 A/AC 250 V --
2 A/500 V
• DC-12 -- 0.004 ... 0.5 A/5V -- -- 0.01 A/DC 60 V
• DC-13 0.4 A/240 V, 0.3 A/400 V, 0.004 ... 0.01/60 V -- 0.2 A/DC 250 V --
0.2 A/500 V
Thermal current Ith A 10 0.5 -- 6 0.5
Arrangement of contacts 01, 10, 02, 11, 20 02, 11, 20 001
Connector cross-section S mm2 0.5 ... 1
Terminal protection IP20
(connected switch)
1)
3VT9 300-2A.20 is not suitable for controlling electromagnetic loads.

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Auxiliary trip units

■ Overview
Order number of shunt trip units
according to the rated operating voltage
Ue Order No.
AC/DC 24, 40, 48 V 3VT9 300-1SC00
1AC/DC 10 V 3VT9 300-1SD00
AC 230, 400, 500 V/DC 220 3VT9 300-1SE00

Order number of undervoltage trip units

according to the rated operating voltage
Ue Order No.
AC 24,40 48 V 3VT9 300-1SC00
AC/DC 110 V 3VT9 300-1SD00
AC 230,400,500/DC 220 V 3VT9 300-1SE00
3
The particular rated operating voltage of the trip unit is set up by
jumpers located in the trip unit. Default setting is always the max-
imum value.

■ Function
Shunt trip units
Circuit breaker switched off by the shunt trip unit Circuit breaker states and lever positions of the circuit breaker
NSO0_00364

Circuit breaker state Lever positions of circuit breakers

Main contacts
Switched on
2 1 20
4 3 1
6 5
0 Switched off by trip units, or by TEST
Auxiliary switch
button or by the tripping pushbutton
compartment

located on the operating mechanism

accessory

5.4 5.3 20
4.4 4.3 1
3…5

3.4 3.3 20 Switched off manually or electrically

0 by operating mechanism
Auxiliary switch
5.2 5.1 30
4.2 4.1 1 L+
3.2 3.1
0
Relative switch
compartment
accessory

20
1
3VT9 300-1S.00

2.4 2.3
B1
2

0
Relative switch
30
1
2.2 2.1
0 U
t [ms]
NSO0_00518
B2

N-

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Auxiliary trip units
Undervoltage trip units
Circuit breaker switched off by the undervoltage trip unit Circuit breaker states and lever positions of the circuit breaker

NSO0_00365
Main contacts Circuit breaker state Lever positions of circuit breakers
Switched on
2 1 20
4 3 1
6 5
0
Auxiliary switch Switched off by trip units, or by TEST
button or by the trip pushbutton on

compartment
accessory
5.4 5.3 30 the motorized operating mechanism
1

3…5
4.4 4.3
3.4 3.3 Switched off manually or electrically
0
Auxiliary switch by operating mechanism

5.2 5.1 30 Arrangement, number and type of contacts

4.2 4.1 1
3.2 3.1
0 Arrangement of contacts Number of contacts Contact types
Relative switch

compartment
2 2 NC

accessory
30
1 11 1+1 NC + NO
2.4 2.3

2
3
0 20 2 NONO
Relative switch
30 L+ L+
1
2.2 2.1
0
Early switch
compartment
accessory

3VT9 300-1U.00
20

A1
10.Y1
A1
1

3VT9 300-1U.10
10

10.Y2 10.Y1 0
10.Y4 10.Y3
Early switch
U< U<
20
10.Y2 10.Y1 1

10.Y2

NSO0_00519
10.Y4 10.Y3
0
A2
A2

t [ms]
N- N-

■ Technical specifications
Shunt trip units Undervoltage trip units
Order No. 3VT9 300-1S.00 Order No. 3VT9 300-1U.00 3VT9 300-1U.101)
Rated operating voltage Ue AC 24, 40, 48, 110, 230, 400, 500 V Rated operating voltage Ue AC 24, 40, 48, 110, 230, 400, 500 V
DC 24, 40, 48, 110, 220 V DC 24, 40, 48, 110, 220 V
Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60 Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60
Input power at 1.1 Ue AC < 3 VA Input power at 1.1 Ue AC < 3 VA < 3 VA
DC <3W DC <3W <3W
Functional description U ≥ 0,7 Ue the circuit breaker must trip Functional description U 0.85 Ue
(circuit breaker can switch on)
Time to switch-off ms 20 U 0.35 Ue
Continuous load Yes (the circuit breaker must trip)
Connector cross-section S mm2 0.5 ... 1 Time to switched-off ms 20
Terminal protection IP20 Continuous load Yes
(connected trip unit) Connector cross-section S mm2 0.5 ... 11)
Location in accessory com- 10 Terminal protection IP20
partment No. (connected trip)
Location in accessory 10
compartment No.
Earl switch --
Rated operating voltage Ue V -- AC 250
Rated frequency fn Hz -- 50/60
Rated operating current Ie/Ue V -- AC 1 A/AC 250
Arrangement of contacts -- 02, 11, 20
Connector cross-section S mm2 -- 0.5 ... 11)
Terminal protection -- IP20
(connected trip unit)
1)
Cannot be used in combination with motorized operating mechanism
3VT9 300-3M..0.

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Rotary operating mechanisms

■ Overview
Rotary operating mechanism Mechanical interlocks and mechanical interlock for parallel
switching
The following components of the rotary operating mechanisms
are required: • Mechanical interlocks for fixed-mounted versions require the
following components:
• To switch the switching unit: - 2 x 3VT9 300-3HA/HB.. rotary operating mechanism
- 3VT9 300-3HE10 or 3VT9 300-3HE20 black knob - 2 x 3VT9 300-3HE/HF.. knob
- 3VT9 300-3HF20 red knob
• Mechanical interlocking with Bowden wire is intended for
• To switch the switching unit through the switchgear cabinet fixed-mounted, plug-in and withdrawable versions
door:
- 3VT9 300-3HJ..extension shaft • Mechanical interlocking with Bowden wire requires the follow-
- 3VT9 300-3HG/HH.. coupling driver for door-coupling oper- ing components:
ating mechanism - 2 x 3VT9 300-3HA/HB.. rotary operating mechanism
- 3VT9 300-3HE/HF.. knob - 1 x 3VT9 300-3HE/HF.. knob

■ Design
The rotary operating mechanism makes it possible to actuate the
circuit breaker: 3
Operation from the front panel of the circuit breaker (Fig. 1)
3VT9 300-3HA/HB.. rotary operating mechanism
+ 3VT9 300-3HE/HF.. knob
Operation through the switchgear cabinet door (Fig. 2)
3VT9 300-3HA/HB.. rotary operating mechanism
+ 3VT9 300-3HJ.. extension shaft
+ 3VT9 300-3HE/HF.. knob
+ 3VT9 300-3HG/HH.. coupling driver
Fig. 1: Rotary operating mechanism with knob
Operation through side wall of switchgear cabinet
3VT9 300-3HC/HD10.. rotary operating mechanism
+ 3VT9 300-3HJ.. extension shaft
+ 3VT9 300-3HE/HF.. knob
+ 3VT9 300-3HG/HH.. coupling driver
Enhanced safety for operator:
• The rotary operating mechanism and knob allow operators to
lock the circuit breaker in position “switched off manually“. The
unit and knob of the rotary operating mechanism can be
locked by three padlocks with a shank diameter up to 6 mm
• Each coupling driver for door-coupling operating mechanism
Fig. 2: Rotary operating mechanism with extension shaft, coupling driver prevents the cabinet door from being opened when the circuit
and knob breaker is in on-state or after tripping. Types 3VT9300-3HG10
The rotary operating mechanism makes it possible to actuate the and 3VT9300-3HG20 prevent the cabinet door from being
circuit breaker by turning a knob, e.g. in order to switch ma- opened when the circuit breaker is in the state "switched off
chines on and off. The modular concept of the operating mech- manually" and when the rotary operating mechanism knob is
anisms makes allows simple mounting on the switching unit after locked out.
the accessory compartment cover is removed. The operating • Two circuit breakers with rotary operating mechanisms can be
mechanism and its accessories must be ordered separately provided with mechanical interlocking or with parallel me-
(see page 3/6). chanical switching (see page 3/31).
• The rotary operating mechanism is fixed right on the switching
unit of the circuit breaker.
• The rotary operating mechanism coupling driver is fixed onto
the switchgear door and it provides protection IP40 or IP66.
• The rotary operating mechanism knob is placed on the rotary
operated mechanism unit or on the rotary operating mecha-
nism coupling driver
• The extension shaft is available in two versions, standard
(length 365 mm - can be shortened) and telescopic (adjust-
able length 245 ... 410 mm).

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Rotary operating mechanisms
Features
Order No. Description Color Permits operator to Degree of Switchgear cabinet door is locked Length in
lock the circuit break- protection when circuit breaker is mm
er in OFF mode
switched on switched off
manually and
locked
3VT9 300-3HA10 Rotary operating mechanism grey no -- -- -- --
3VT9 300-3HA20 Rotary operating mechanism grey yes -- -- -- --
3VT9 300-3HB20 Rotary operating mechanism yellow yes -- -- -- --
3VT9 300-3HC10 Rotary operating mechanism grey no -- -- -- --
3VT9 300-3HD10 Rotary operating mechanism grey no -- -- -- --
3VT9 300-3HE10 Knob black no -- -- -- --
3VT9 300-3HE20 Knob black yes -- -- -- --
3VT9 300-3HF20 Knob red yes -- -- -- --
3VT9 300-3HG10 Coupling driver black -- IP40 yes yes --

3
3VT9 300-3HG20 Coupling driver yellow -- IP40 yes yes --
3VT9 300-3HH10 Coupling driver black -- IP66 yes no --
3VT9 300-3HH20 Coupling driver yellow -- IP66 yes no --
3VT9 300-3HJ10 Extension shaft, can be shortened -- -- -- -- -- 365
3VT9 300-3HJ20 Extension shaft, telescopic -- -- -- -- -- 245 ... 410

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Mechanical interlocking and parallel switching

■ Function
3VT9 300-8LA00 mechanical interlocking 3VT9 300-8LB00 mechanical parallel switching

Mechanical interlocks make sure that two circuit breakers can- Mechanical interlocks for parallel switching are for simultaneous
not trip simultaneously, but always just individually. Both circuit switching of two circuit breakers. Parallel switching can be used
breakers may be switched off simultaneously. Interlocking can between two 3VT3 circuit breakers or between 3VT3 and 3VT2
be used between two 3VT3 circuit breakers or between one circuit breakers. Each circuit breaker must be furnished with a
3VT3 and one 3VT2 circuit breaker. Both circuit breakers must rotary operating mechanism and at least one of them with a
be furnished with rotary operating mechanisms (at least one of knob.
them with a rotary operating mechanism and knob).
When using a mechanical interlock it is required to comply with
the dimensions shown in the figure and in the table.
When using a mechanical interlock for parallel switching it is re-
quired to comply with the dimensions shown in the figure and in
3
the table.

1 3 5

L
RP-BD-CK10

PS
PS
PS

X X
TEST
TEST

NSO0_00234
NSO0_00233

Left Right switching unit Left Right switching unit

switching switching
3VT2 3VT2 3VT3 3VT3 3VT2 3VT2 3VT3 3VT3
unit unit
3-pole 4-pole 3-pole 4-pole 3-pole 4-pole 3-pole 4-pole1)
X L X L X L X L X L X L X L X L
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
3VT2, 3P 105 112 140 145.5 122.5 128.5 181 185.5 3VT2, 3P 105+7 164.5+7 122.5+7 164.5+7 122.5+7 164.5+7 x x
3VT2, 4P 105 112 140 145.5 122.5 128.5 181 185.5 3VT2, 4P 105+7 164.5+7 122.5+7 164.5+7 122.5+7 164.5+7 x x
3VT3, 3P 122.5 128.5 157.5 145.5 140 145.5 185 189 3VT3, 3P 122.5+7 164.5+7 140+7 164.5+7 140+7 164.5+7 x x
3VT3, 4P 122.5 128.5 157.5 145.5 140 145.5 185 189 3VT3, 4P 122.5+7 164.5+7 140+7 164.5+7 140+7 164.5+7 x x
1)
Switching unit 3VT3, 4P (4-pole version) must be located on the right side.

RP-BD-CK10

RP-BD-CK10

PS
PS
PS
SP
SV
PS
PS
PS
SP
SV
TEST

TEST
NSO0_00235

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Mechanical interlocking and parallel switching
3VT9 300-8LC.0 Mechanical interlocking • Provides mechanical interlocking of two circuit break-
ers/switch-disconnectors so that they cannot both trip simulta-
neously, but only one of them at a time. Both circuit breakers
may be turned off simultaneously.
• 3VT9 300-8LC10 mechanical interlocking is intended for two
3VT3 circuit breakers. 3VT9 300-8LC20 interlocking is in-
tended for one BH630 circuit breaker and one 3VT2.
• Circuit breakers may be in fixed, plug-in and withdrawable
designs.

Order No. of mechanical 3VT9 300-8LC10 3VT9 300-8LC20

interlocking
Circuit breaker types 3VT3 3VT2
3VT3 3VT3

Circuit breaker installation in switchgear and controlgear

3 assemblies
Detailed information is included in the "Instructions for use",
which is available on our website:
www.siemens.com/technical assistance.

NSO0_00366
148
0

ON ON
=4

0 ... 700
min

OFF OFF
R

45

TEST TEST

30 min. 80

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Motorized operating mechanism

■ Design
• The motorized operating mechanism can be locked in off po-
sition using as many as three padlocks with shank diameter
max. 4.3 mm.
• A 3VT9 300-3MF20 cover can be attached to the ON-OFF
switch of the motorized operating mechanism, and then
sealed with sealing wire. The cover prevents turning on the cir-
cuit breaker from the drive panel.
• Extension cable 3VT9 300-3MF00 has a connector on one
side that connects to the connector located on the motor
mechanism and conductors on the other side that connect, for
example, to a terminal block.

The motorized operating mechanism is equipped with spring

storage units. The energy stored in the springs makes it possible Order No. 3VT9 300-1S.00
to switch the circuit breaker on in less than 60 ms. Releasing the
spring energy storage unit and tripping the circuit breaker is en- Operational voltage Ue AC V 24 ,48, 110, 230
DC V 24, 48, 110, 220

3
sured by a closing coil. The motor mechanism can trip the circuit
breaker in 900 ms. This method of tripping is suitable for most Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60
technological applications. When faster circuit breaker tripping Control pulse length for storing ms 400 ∞1)
is required (e.g., because an emergency STOP button was Control pulse length
pressed), it is possible to use the mechanism in combination
for switching on ms 20 ... 700 1)
with an undervoltage trip unit or a shunt trip unit.
for switching off ms 400 ...∞1)
• The motorized operating mechanism front panel contains a
selector switch for selecting the drive modes. There is also the Time before switching on ms < 60
possibility to remotely indicate the selector switch state. Time before switching off ms 900
- The first mode is automatic remote control (selector switch in Frequency of cycles ON/OFF 3 contact making/min
position AUTO). This is the standard position in automatic
operation. Frequency of cycles - instant suc- 10 contact making
cessive ON/OFF cycles
- The second mode is manual control (selector switch position
MANUAL). The motorized operating mechanism does not Mechanical endurance 20000 contact making
need any voltage to perform its function. Input power AC VA 100
• Remote switching on and off in position AUTO is carried out DC W 100
with pushbuttons that must be connected to the drive unit con- Protection
nector. Furthermore, this position makes it is possible to con-
• AC 24, 48, 110 V; AC 230 V LSN 4C/1; LSN 2C/1
trol the circuit breaker with the pushbuttons located on the
drive unit front panel. • DC 24, 48, 110 V; DC 220 V LSN-DC 4C/1; LSN-DC 2C/1
• In MANUAL mode it is possible to switch on and off with the Rated operating current V AC 5 A/250
green and red pushbuttons located on the front panel of the AUTO / MANUAL switches Ie/Ue DC 0.5 A/250
motorized operating mechanism cover. The function of the re- Order No. 3VT9 300-3MF00
mote control ON button in MANUAL mode is locked out,
Number of conductors 12
whereas the function of the remote control OFF button remains
active for safety reasons. Conductor cross sections S mm2 0.35
• The motorized operating mechanism, as opposed to the cir- Conductor lengths cm 60
cuit breaker, recognizes only two fixed positions. In the first 1)
position the circuit breaker is ON. When the circuit breaker is For sequence of control pulses, see page 3/34.
tripped in AUTO mode by the trip unit or shunt/undervoltage
trip units, then because of mechanical link between the circuit
breaker and the motor mechanism, a pulse will be generated
to automatically wind up the spring of the storage unit. The
motor mechanism can be wound up automatically by perma-
nent closing switch S. In the second fixed position the circuit
breaker is switched off and the loaded drive is ready to switch
the breaker on after it has received the setting pulse.
• The motorized operating mechanism makes it possible to con-
trol the circuit breaker after the loss of control voltage. In MAN-
UAL and AUTO modes, it is possible to wind up the storage
unit by repeated rotation of the foldable handle. After charging
the spring mechanism with spring energy, it is possible to
switch the circuit breaker on and off with the control buttons lo-
cated on the front panel of the motor mechanism.
• The front panel incorporates a storage unit status indicator to
indicate what state the 3VT3 motor mechanism unit storage is
in and whether it is possible to switch the circuit breaker on.
The 3VT3 motor mechanism is also able to remotely indicate
the storage status. A corresponding signal is issued to the ter-
minal strip. 3VT2 motor mechanism have optional designs,
alternatively with MANUAL/AUTO indication.
• The motorized operating mechanism can be furnished with an
electromechanical operations counter that may be installed in
the drive cover or outside of the circuit breaker (e.g. in the
switchgear door). A metal holder included in the scope of sup-
ply of the external operations counter. Connecting is facilitated
with connectors.

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Motorized operating mechanism

■ Function
Circuit breaker switched on/off by the motorized operating mechanism
Circuit breaker switched on by the motorized operating Circuit breaker switched off by the motorized operating
mechanism – electrically by pushbutton ON mechanism- electrically by pushbutton OFF

NSO0_00368

NSO0_00369
Main contacts Main contacts
2 1 50 2 1 900
4 3 1 4 3 1
6 5 6 5
0 0
Auxiliary switch Auxiliary switch

compartment
compartment
5.4 5.3 50 900

accessory
accessory
5.4 5.3
4.4 4.3 1 4.4 4.3 1

3…5
3…5
3.4 3.3 3.4 3.3
0 0
Auxiliary switch Auxiliary switch
5.2 5.1 50 5.2 5.1 900
4.2 4.1 1 4.2 4.1 1
3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1
0 0

3
Relative switch Relative switch

compartment
compartment

accessory
accessory

1 1
2.4 2.3 2.4 2.3
0 0

2
2

Relative switch Relative switch

1 1
2.2 2.1 2.2 2.1
0 0
Early switch Early switch

compartment
compartment

20 900

accessory
accessory

1 1

10
10

10.Y2 10.Y1 0 10.Y2 10.Y1

0
10.Y4 10.Y3
Early switch Early switch
10.Y4 10.Y3

20 900
10.Y2 10.Y1 1 10.Y2 10.Y1 1
10.Y4 10.Y3 10.Y4 10.Y3
0 0
t [ms] t [ms]

Circuit breaker states and toggle positions of the circuit breaker

Wiring diagram Circuit breaker state Toggle positions of circuit breaker

Switched on
Motor drive control circuits
Q3 Switched off by trip units, or by TEST
L+ button or by the trip pushbutton on the
motorized operating mechanism
ON Switched off manually or electrically by
S the operating mechanism
B OFF

Motor drive
Wiring diagram description
Symbol Description
X3 12 10 9 7 3 4 1 5
MP Motorized operating mechanism 3VT9 300-3M..0
M Motor
P Energy storage device
X3 Connector to connect control circuits
NC NO NO
S6 NC M P
X4 Connector for external operations counter
C C
S5 S5 Switch indicating AUTO/MANUAL modes
S6 Switching indicating energy storage
(ready to on: NO-C)
YC External operations counter 3VT9 300-3MF10
MP
B recommended wiring of the control circuits
NSO0_00370

(not included in delivery)

11 8 6 2 2 1
X3 X4 ON Make pushbutton
PE N- OFF Break pushbutton
YC
S Switch for energy storage
Operations (switched on = automatic storage, may be
counter continuously switched on)
Q3 Circuit breaker for motorized operating mechanism

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Motorized operating mechanism
Tripping of the circuit breaker with a motorized operating mech- Wiring diagram
anism by the trip unit (switch S – automatic spring charging)
Circuit breaker switched on by motorized operating mechanism
(electrical ON signal) and switched off by the shunt trip unit

NSO0_00527
Main contacts
2 1 20 Control circuit
4 3 1
6 5 Q3
0 L+
Auxiliary switch

compartment
accessory
20 ON
1 S
3.4 3.3 20

3
0 B OFF
Auxiliary switch
30 Motor drive
1
3.2 3.1
0

B1
A1
Relative switch

3VT9 300-1U.00

3VT9 300-1S.00
X3 12 10 9 7 3 4 1 5

compartment
accessory
20 650
1
2.4 2.3

2
0

3
Relative switch NC NO
NC NO
30 650 or
1
2.2 2.1 S6 S5 M P U< U
0 C C
Early switch
compartment
accessory

20 650
1
1.4 1.3
1

0 MP
Early switch

NSO0_00371
A2
30 650 11

B2
8 6 2 2 1
1 X3 X4 J
1.2 1.1 acc.c. no.10
0
PE N- YC N-
t [ms]
Operations
counter
Tripping of the circuit breaker with motorized operating mecha-
nism by a shunt trip unit or undercurrent trip unit (switch S – Circuit breaker switched on by motorized operating mechanism
automatic spring charging) (electrical ON signal) and switched off by undervoltage trip unit
NSO0_00242

Main contacts Motor drive control circuits

2 1 20 Q3
4 3 1
6 5 L+
0
Auxiliary switch
compartment

20 ON
accessory

1 S
3.4 3.3 20
0
3

B OFF
Auxiliary switch
20
1 Motor drive
3.2 3.1
0
Relative switch
A1

B1
compartment

30 520
accessory

1
2.4 2.3
X3 12 10 9 7 3 4 1 5
0
2

Relative switch
SP-BHD-X...

SV-BHD-X...

30 520 NC NO
1
2.2 2.1
0 NC NO
t [ms] or
S6 S5
M P U< U
C C

MP
NSO0_00372
A2

B2

11 8 6 2 2 1
X3 X4 J
acc.c. 10
PE N- N-
YC
Operations
counter

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Motorized operating mechanism
Recommended actuating pulses Description of charts
Circuit breaker switched on/off by motorized operating mecha- Symbol Description
nism - switch S permanently closed (automatic spring charging)
HK Main contacts
or open
PS Auxiliary switch
50 RS Relative switch
1 R OFF Circuit breaker closes instantly, by trip unit
HK
0 IMP S Pulse to charge spring mechanism

520 > 880 IMP ON Make pulse for motorized operating mechanism
RS 1 IMP OFF Break pulse for motorized operating mechanism
0 X Random segment of time

NSO0_00246
> 1400
20 … 700
1
IMP ON
0 Circuit breaker states and toggle positions of the circuit breakers
t [ms]
Circuit breaker state lever positions of circuit breakers
R OFF

3
Switched on

Circuit breaker switched off by trip unit or shunt/undervoltage Switched off by trip units, or by TEST
trip units and switched on by the motorized operating mecha- button or by the trip pushbutton on the
nism - switch S permanently closed (automatic spring charging) motorized operating mechanism
Switched off manually or electrically by
50 the operating mechanism

HK 1
0

520 > 880

RS 1
0
NSO0_00246

> 1400
20 … 700
1
IMP ON
0
t [ms]
R OFF

Circuit breaker switched off by trip unit or shunt/undervoltage

trip units and switched on by motorized operating mechanism -
switch S closed only for storing

50

HK 1
0

X + 520 > 880

RS 1
0
> 100
NSO0_00247

X > 1400
400 … ∞ 20 … 700
1
IMP S IMP ON
0
t [ms]
R OFF

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Motorized operating mechanism
Use of 3VT9 200-3M..0 motorized operating mechanism in the Recommended control pulses for switching the 3VT3 circuit
automatic standby system breakers by the motorized operating mechanism after Circuit
breaker was switched off by a shunt trip unit or by an undervolt-
Wiring diagram of the motorized operating mechanism of the age trip unit in the automatic standby system
circuit breaker
Control circuit

NSO0_00080
Q3
> 1400
L+ 200 … 700
1
IMP ON
0
ON
S 50

B OFF 1
HK
0

Motor drive 520 > 880

RS 1
B1
A1

X3 12 10 9 7 3 4 1 5 20
200
3
3VT9 300-1U.00

3VT9 300-1S.00

SV 1
0
NC NO
NC NO
SP 1
S6 S5 or 0
M P U< U t [ms]
C C

NSO0_00081
> 100
MP 400 … ∞ 200 … 700
1
NSO0_00079

IMP S IMP ON
0
A2

B2

11 8 6 2 2 1
X3 X4 J 50
X > 1400
acc.c. 10 1
PE N - N- HK
YC 0
Cycle
counter X + 520 > 880
RS 1
0

Symbol Description 20
>200
M Motor SV 1
P Energy storage device 0

X3 Connector for connection of control circuits

X4 Connector for external cycle counter SP 1
0
S5 Switch indicating AUTO (NO-C)/MANUAL
(NC-C) mode t [ms]
YC External 3VT9 300-3MF10 cycle counter
B Recommended connection of control circuits
(is not included in the motor drive supply) Symbol Description
ON Pushbutton HK Main contacts
OFF Pushbutton RS Relative switch
S Switch for storage (closed = automatic storage; SV Pulse for shunt trip unit
it can be closed permanently) SP Pulse for undervoltage trip unit
Q3 Circuit breaker for motorized operating IMP ON Motorized operating mechanism make pulse
mechanism
IMP OFF Motorized operating mechanism storage pulse
In a standby system, if a Bowden cable is used for mechanical (generated by S switch)
interlocking, then an auxiliary trip unit should be used to switch Switched on
the circuit breaker off. Otherwise, the first attempt of switching a
standby circuit breaker may fail.
Switched off by trip units, TEST or REVISION pushbutton

Switched off manually or by motorized operating

mechanism electrically (wound up state)

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Mounting accessories
for plug-in version

■ Overview
Plug-in bases Position signalling
3VT9 300-4WL00 position signalling switch

The plug-in base may be provided with a maximum of four

switches (for 4-pole version, max. 6 switches) for signalling the
3VT9 200-4PA30 Locking plug-in base against connected/removed position.

3
plug-in base inserting the circuit breaker/disconnector
States of 3VT9 300-4WL00 switches in plug-in base
The plug-in version of the circuit breaker/switch disconnector is according to the circuit breaker position
intended for demanding industrial applications where rapid ex-
change of the circuit breaker is needed. Accessory compartment 11, 12, 13, 14 (19, 20)1)
• The plug-in base includes complete accessories for assem- Circuit breaker position 1 1
bling circuit breaker/switch-disconnector in plug-in design
from the original fixed-mounted version 2 4 2 4
• The components of the plug-in base are: Inserted 0 1
- supporting part of the plug-in base
- 2 connection sets (total of 6 terminals) for fitting on to the Removed 1 0
switching unit 0 = contact open, 1 = contact closed
- interlocking connecting rod (ensures automatic switching off 1)
Accessory compartments 19 and 20 are for 4-pole version only.
of the circuit breaker for handling – inserting and removal)
- set of mounting bolts for securing circuit breaker into plug-in Technical specifications
base (to secure plug-in base into switchboard, a set of
mounting bolts is used that is included in delivery of the Order No. 3VT9 300-4WL00
3VT3 763-.AA36-0AA0 switching unit Rated operational voltage Ue V AC 400
AC 250
Main circuit
Rated isolation voltage Ui V AC 500
• The 3VT9 300-4TA30 connecting set is used for connecting
Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60
with busbars or cable lugs and is included in the scope of
supply of the 3VT3 of switching unit , 3 pole Rated operational current Ie/Ue
• for connecting in another way, it is necessary to use connect- AC-13 3 A/AC 400 V
ing sets (see page 3/9) DC-15 0.15 A/250 V, 3 A/125 V, 4 A/30 V
• connections must comply with our recommendations (see
page 3/44). Thermal current Ith A 6
Arrangement of contacts 001
Auxiliary circuits
Connector cross-section S mm2 0.5 ... 1
Terminal protection IP20
(connected switch)

A wiring diagram showing the circuit breaker situated in a plug-

in mounting base and outfitted with accessories, is shown on
These are connected using a 15-wire 3VT9 300-4PL00 cable. page 3/13.
Coding
3VT9 300-4WN00 coding set Plug-in base with motorized operating mechanism

The plug-in base and the circuit breaker can be provided with a
coding set, which prevents inserting any other circuit breaker
into the plug-in base.
Circuit breaker in plug-in version with motorized operating mechanism

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Mounting accessories
for plug-in version
Recommended wiring of the circuit breaker in plug-in design
Symbol Description
with motorized operating mechanism
MP 3VT9 300-3M..0 motorized operating mechanism
Motor drive control circuits M Motor
Q3 P Energy storage device
L+ X3 Terminal strip to connect control circuits
X4 Terminal strip for external operations counter
ON
S5 Switch indicating AUTO (NO-C)/MANUAL (NC-C) modes
S S6 Switch to indicate full storage (ready to switch on: NO-C)
OFF
B
YC External operations counter 3VT9 300-3MF10
Motor drive B Recommended wiring of the control circuits (control circuits not
included in motorized operating mechanism delivery)
ON Make pushbutton
OFF Break pushbutton
X3 12 10 9 7 3 4 1 5
S Switch to store energy

3
Q3 Circuit breaker for motorized operating mechanism
AC 24V LSN 4C/1
AC 48V LSN 4C/1
AC 110V LSN 4C/1
NC NO NO AC 230V LSN 2C/1
DC 24V LSN-DC 4C/1
S6 NC M P DC 48V LSN-DC 4C/1
C C
S5 DC 110V LSN-DC 4C/1
DC 220V LSN-DC 2C/1

MP Unplugging the circuit breaker with motorized operating

mechanism
• Each time before removing the circuit breaker, we recommend
11 8 6 2 2 1 turning first of all the AUTO/MANUAL switch on the
X3 X4
motorized operating mechanism to the MANUAL position
PE N- • More operating information is available in the operating
YC
instructions
NSO0_00350

Operating • Not adhering to this procedure or failing to follow the recom-

counter mended wiring, could mean that the circuit breaker will not
successfully switch on at the first attempt.

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Mounting accessories
for plug-in version
Changes in states of switches when inserting and withdrawing the circuit breaker
State of circuit breaker before removing State of switches before removing State of switches after removing
inserted position → withdrawn position
Accessory compartment 1 2 3, 4, 5 1 2 3, 4, 5
(6 ... 9)1) (6 ... 9)1)

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AH10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AH10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AH10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AH10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AH10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AH10
the circuit breaker
Lever position of

main contacts
State of the

-
4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2

3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1

Switched on 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1

3 Manually switched off or switched off by

motorized operating mechanism
0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1

Switched off by trip units 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1

Switched off from switched-on state: 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1

by means of auxiliary trip unit, TEST pushbutton
or by OFF pushbutton located on the motorized
operating mechanism

0 = contact open, 1 = contact closed

1)
Accessory compartments 4, 5, 6 are for 4-pole version only.

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Mounting accessories
for withdrawable version

■ Design
Withdrawable version mounting base Position signalling
3VT9 300-4WL00 position signalling switch

The withdrawable version can be provided with switches for sig-

nalling the position of the circuit breaker, see table.
Circuit breaker installed 3VT9 300-4WA30 Technical specifications
in withdrawable version base withdrawable version base
The withdrawable version of the circuit breaker/switch-discon-
nector is intended for demanding industrial applications where
Order No.
Rated operational voltage Ue V
3VT9 300-4WL00
AC 400
3
rapid exchange of the circuit breaker and frequent checking of AC 250
the circuit are needed. Rated isolation voltage Ui V AC 500
• The withdrawable version base includes all parts needed to Rated frequency fn Hz 50/60
convert a circuit breaker or switch disconnector from fixed- Rated operational current Ie/Ue
mounted version to withdrawable version.
AC-13 3 A/AC 400 V
• The components of the withdrawable version are: DC-15 0.15 A/DC 250 V, 3 A/DC 125 V,
- withdrawable version base 4 A/DC 30 V
- 2 movable side plates
Thermal current Ith A 6
- 2 connection sets (total of 6 terminals) for fitting onto the
switching unit Arrangement of contacts 001
- interlocking connecting rod (ensures automatic switching off Connector cross-section S mm2 0.5 ... 1
of the circuit breaker when handling, inserting and withdraw- Terminal protection IP20
ing) (connected switch)
- a set of mounting bolts needed to fasten the withdrawable
version mounting base into the switchboard For wiring diagram of the circuit breaker in withdrawable device
with accessories, see page 3/13.
Main circuit
• The 3VT9 300-4TA30 connecting set is used for connecting States of 3VT9 300-4WL00 switches in withdrawable version
with busbars or cable lugs and is included in delivery of the according to circuit breaker and lockout positions
3VT3 763-.AA36-0AA0 switching unit State of switch Accessory compartment
• For connecting in another way, it is necessary to use connect-
ing sets (see page 3/9) 11 ... 14 15,17 16, 18
(19, 20)1) (19, 20)1)
• The type of connections must comply with our recommenda-
tions (see page 3/44). Circuit breaker and lockout 1 1 1
position
Auxiliary circuits
2 4 2 4 2 4
Inserted and unlocked 0 1 1 0 0 1
0 1 1 0 1 0
Withdrawn and unlocked 1 0 0 1 0 1

These are connected using the 3VT9 300-4PL00 15-wire cable. 1 0 0 1 1 0

Removed and unlocked 1 0 1 0 0 1
Coding
1 0 1 0 1 0
3VT9 300-4WN00 coding set
0 = contact open, 1 = contact closed
1)
Accessory compartments 19 and 20 are for 4-pole version only.
• Operating state is always in locked-out position
• In locked-out position, it is possible to lock the withdrawable
device, so that the circuit breaker cannot be switched on (for
more detailed information, see “Advantages and
enhanced safety for operator”).

The withdrawable version mounting base and the circuit breaker

can be provided with coding set, which prevents inserting an-
other circuit breaker into the withdrawable version mounting
base.

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Mounting accessories
for withdrawable version
Locking Wiring diagram description
Symbol Description
MP 3VT9 300-3M..0 motorized operating mechanism
M Motor
P Energy storage device
X3 Terminal strip to connect control circuits
X4 Terminal strip for external operations counter
S5 Switch indicating AUTO (NO-C)/MANUAL (NC-C) modes
S6 Switch to indicate full storage (ready to switch on: NO-C)
YC External operations counter 3VT9 300-3MF10
B Recommended wiring of the control circuits (control circuits
not included in motorized operating mechanism delivery)
Locking the circuit breaker Locking the withdrawable version
in withdrawable version base against inserting the circuit ON Make pushbutton
base against tampering breaker OFF Break pushbutton
S Switch to charge spring mechanism
3
Withdrawable version with motorized operating mechanism
Q3 Circuit breaker for motorized operating mechanism
AC 24 V LSN 4C/1
AC 48 V LSN 4C/1
AC 110 V LSN 4C/1
AC 230 V LSN 2C/1
DC 24 V LSN-DC 4C/1
DC 48 V LSN-DC 4C/1
DC 110 V LSN-DC 4C/1
DC 220 V LSN-DC 2C/1

Inserting and withdrawing the circuit breaker

Recommended wiring of the circuit breaker in withdrawable with motorized operating mechanism
version with motorized operating mechanism
• Each time before inserting or withdrawing the circuit breaker,
Motor drive control circuits we recommend placing the AUTO/MANUAL switch on the mo-
Q3
torized operating mechanism to MANUAL position
L+ • More operating information is available in the operating
instructions
ON • Not adhering to this procedure or failing to follow the recom-
S mended wiring could mean that the circuit breaker will not
OFF successfully turn on at the first attempt.
B

Motor drive

X3 12 10 9 7 3 4 1 5

NC NO NO
S6 NC M P
C C
S5

MP

11 8 6 2 2 1
X3 X4

PE N-
YC
NSO0_00350

Operating
counter

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Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Mounting accessories
for withdrawable version
Changes in states of switching unit when inserting and withdrawing circuit breaker
State before inserted/withdrawn position State after inserted/withdrawn position
Circuit breaker before insertion State of switches before insertion State of switches after insertion
- withdrawn position → - inserted position
Circuit breaker before withdrawal State of switches before withdrawal State of switches after withdrawal
- inserted position → - withdrawn position
Accessory compartment 1 2 3, 4, 5 (6 ... 9)1) 1 2 3,4,5 (6 ... 9)1)

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10

3VT9 300-2AC10

3VT9 300-2AD10
State of the main contacts
Lever position of circuit

4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2
breaker

3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1
Switched on 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1
3
Manually switched off or by 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1
operating mechanism
Switched off by trip units 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1

Switched off from switched-on 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1

state: by means of auxiliary trip unit,
TEST pushbutton or by OFF push-
button on the motorized operating
mechanism

0 = contact open, 1 = contact closed

1)
Accessory compartments 6 to 9 are for 4-pole version only.

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3VT3 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 630 A

Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Insulating barriers and terminal covers

■ Overview
Use of insulating barriers and terminal covers for circuit • Terminals 2, 4, 6
breakers and switch disconnectors - If the circuit breaker/switch disconnector is connected to the
the power supply with terminals 2, 4, 6 and if Ue = AC 415 V,
Fixed-mounted version it is necessary to use 3VT9 300-8CE30 insulating barriers or
Front connection a 3VT9 300-8CB30 terminal cover.
• Terminals 1, 3, 5 - If insulated conductors are not used for connecting the main
- If Ue = AC 415 V, it is necessary to use 3VT9 300-8CE30 circuit to terminals 2, 4, 6, and flexibars or rear connections
insulating barriers or 3VT9 300-8CB30 terminal covers. are not used, then it is necessary to use 3VT9 300-8CE30 in-
- For the connection of the main circuit to terminals 1, 3, 5, in- sulating barriers or 3VT9 300-8CB30 terminal covers.
sulated conductors, flexibars or rear connection terminals Rear connection
are not used. It is necessary to use 3VT9 300-8CE30 insulat- • Neither insulating barriers nor terminal covers have to be
ing barriers or 3VT9 300-8CB30 terminal cover. used.
Plug-in and withdrawable versions
Neither insulating barriers nor terminal covers have to be used.

3 B = 105 C = 80

1 1
D
1 3VT9 300-8CE30
A2

100 … 150
A1
A

B=0 C=0
1 3 5 1 3 5 1 3 5

ON ON ON
275

OFF OFF OFF

TEST TEST TEST

NSO0_00259

2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6
20

B = 20
140 140 140 B = 20

A Minimum distance between the circuit breaker/switch-

disconnector and uninsulated earthed wall (applicable for con-
necting using insulated conductors, cables, flexibars or with rear
connection)
A1 Minimum insulation length of bare conductors (using
3VT9 300-8CE30 insulating barriers from 100 mm to max.
150 mm, or by adding additional insulation for the conductors
with barriers to obtain at least A1 value)
A2 Minimum distance:
• between the circuit breaker/switch-disconnector and uninsulat-
ed earthed wall (applicable for uninsulated conductors and
busbars)
• between the circuit breaker/switch-disconnector and busbar
• between two circuit breaker/switch-disconnectors situated ver-
tically above one another
• between uninsulated connections of two circuit break-
ers/switch-disconnectors above one another
B, C Minimum distance between the circuit breaker/switch-discon-
nector and uninsulated earthed wall
D Minimum distance between uninsulated conductors

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3VT3 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 630 A

Technical Information - Accessories and Components
Insulating barriers and terminal covers
D

NSO0_00260
Busbar

max. 3 mm
> 15 mm

max. 3 mm
Cable
Flexibar

AC Ue 230 V 415 V 500 V 690 V

3VT3 H wired with Ik 1) ≤ 100 kA > 36 ... 65 kA ≤ 36 kA > 20 ... 35 kA ≤ 20 kA > 15 ... 20 kA ≤ 15 kA
3VT3 N wired with Ik ≤ 60 kA ≤ 36 kA ≤ 20 kA ≤ 10 kA ≤ 15 kA

3
C < 80 mm A (mm) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
D ≥ 10 mm A1 (mm) 150 200 100 200 150 150 150
A2 (mm) 250 300 200 300 250 250 250
A (mm) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
D ≥ 30 mm A1 (mm) 100 150 100 150 150 150 150
A2 (mm) 150 200 150 200 200 200 200
A (mm) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
C ≥ 80 mm D ≥ 10 mm A1 (mm) 100 150 100 150 150 150 150
A2 (mm) 150 200 150 200 200 200 200
1)
Ik = max. short-circuit current in the protected circuit (rms).

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3VT3 Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 630 A

Technical Information - Project Planning Assistance
Dimensional drawings

■ Dimensional drawings - 3-pole, fixed-mounted version

Fixed-mounted version, front connection

45 45 103

150 ... < AC 415 V

100 ... < AC 415 V

2

25 6
18

75.5
1 3 5
45
4 x Ø 6.5
60
60
ON
25°

194
17°
154
194
201
234
259
275

65
2°
33

OFF

TEST R 94
134.5

NSO0_00507
2 4 6
45.5

40.5
25 Ø 11 20
33 105 47.5 45 47.5
140 117 5

Drilling pattern
Fixed-mounted version, front connection with 3VT9 324-4TF30, 3VT9 315-4TF30 connecting set
42 28
45 45 25

1 3 5
45

ON
194
234
275
298
344
369

269

319
435

OFF

TEST

2 4 6
NSO0_00261

32

140 Ø 22 Ø 22 3VT9-324-4TF30
Ø 18 Ø 18 3VT9-315-4TF30
105

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