Instructions For Using ACB
Instructions For Using ACB
Contents
Application 1
Type 2
Main technical parameter 3
Structure of ACB 4
Use of ACB 7
Mounting ambinent 15
Electrical diagram 16
Overall & mounting dimensions 20
Intelligent trip unit 25
Troubleshooting 32
1. Application
The MA3 series air circuit breaker (ACB), referred to as ACB hereafter,
is designed for distribution systems to distribute power and protect circuits
and power supply devices against faults such as overloads, under-voltage,
short circuits, and single-phase grounding damage. The ACB offers multiple
protective functions and high selection protection, enhancing the reliability of
power supply.
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2. Type
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
MA3 16 B 3 M FH E M2 C2 T2 U0
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3. Main technical parameter
3P 43 54 62 105
Fixed
4P 54 67 81 131
Weight (kg)
3P 79 90 126 212
Draw-Out
4P 91 119 157 231
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4. Structure of ACB
ACB: draw-out and fixed type.
The draw-out type is mounted on the base, while the fixed type is mounted
in the frame.
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5. Use of ACB
ACB energy storage
The ACB employs energy storage for the operation mechanism spring before
closing. There are two methods: manual energy storage and motor energy
storage.
Repeatedly press the handle 6-7 times until a “click” is heard. At that
point, the mechanism transitions from release to storing energy, indicating the
completion of energy storage.
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ACB closing
• ON button (I): Press the ON button (I), the mechanism status changes from
“store” to “discharged”, and the status indicator changes from “O” to “I”, then
close.
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ACB open
• OFF Button:
Press the OFF button (O), the status
indicator changes from “I” to “O”, then
open.
• Shunt Release:
For ACBs equipped with a shunt trip
release, pressing the electric opening
button can open the ACB. Operable
power supply range for shunt trip release:
(70%~110%) Us.
• Under-voltage Release:
◊ ACB open is managed remotely if
under-voltage release is installed.
◊ <35%Ue: ACB cannot be closed.
◊ 35%~70%Ue: ACB opens.
◊ 85%~110%Ue: ACB closes reliably.
◊ Ue: rated service voltage.
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Identify ACB position
The draw-out base for frame position typically includes three position
indicators.
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Draw-out body
ACB body from “connection” to “open” position, then draw out rail and take
out ACB body by hands.
Steps:
1 Handle insert into rocking hole
2 Press three positions unlock button
3 Counterclockwise turn handle
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Insert into ACB body
ACB body put into rail for ensure body on the sides of support in the rail
groove.
Remarks:
1. Ensure that all three
positions are in the “OFF” state
before pushing the body.
2. Ensure that the entire
body is inside the base;
otherwise, it will not function
properly.
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Store
Store the ACB in a dust-free and dry environment with temperatures ranging
from -25°C to +55°C and a relative humidity of less than 95%. Ensure that the
ACB is in the OFF state and discharged before sealing it. Avoid storing it in
high humidity or salt spray environments to prevent corrosion of metals and
conductive parts.
Maintenance
Ensure that the insulation function of the ACB is maintained well and cleaned
regularly. Test the regular contacts system, including arc suppression devices,
contact connections, and connecting pieces, to ensure proper functioning.
Regular maintenance and testing help maintain the reliability and safety of the
ACB.
Tightening torque for busbar connection bolt: M10 ≥ 45Nm, M12: > 70Nm
Connect the busbars with adequate support to prevent any power bearing
on the main busbar circuits of the ACB. Additionally, ensure that the ACB is
grounded for reliability protection, and place it in a location marked for grounding
purposes.
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Common tackle the fault solutions
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Cannot press Body is in “connections” or “test” Gently sway the handle and press the
the unlock position button to unlock if it’s stuck
Test circuits according to the controller
Fault in main circuits
menu after a fault
Trip Test circuits to ensure main circuits
Under-voltage release activated voltage exceeds 85% Ue for the
under-voltage release
6. Mounting ambinent
Ambient temperature:
-5°C to +40°C (the average value within 24 hours should not exceed +35°C,
except in special situations)
Altitude:
Air conditions:
Mounting conditions:
Note:
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M type connections
7. Electrical diagram
MD
UVT SHT CC
6,7 & 8,9: Two sets of auxiliary UVT, SHT, CC, MD: Under-voltage
open contacts for circuit release, shunt release, closing
breakers (for selection) electromagnet, motor operation
mechanism
10,11: /
HL1,HL2: Fault to trip indicating,
12,13: Group 1 controller signal
motor energy storage fulfill
outgoing (for selection)
indicating (provide by the user)
14,15: Group 2 controller signal
SB1,SB2,SB3: Close, open,
outgoing (for selection)
under-voltage button (provide
16,17: Group 3 controller signal by the user/under-voltage shall
outgoing (for selection) be short connection)
18,19: Group 4 controller signal SA,FU: Motor travel switch (with
outgoing (for selection) motor), fuse (provide by the
user)
20: Controller grounding
21,22,23,24: N, A, B, C phase
voltage signal incoming (for
selection)
25, 26: External connection N pole
or incoming of earth current
transformer
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H type connections
Voltage
UN UB
MD
UVT SHT CC
GND UA UC
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8. Overall & mounting dimensions
In(A) a(mm)
630 - 800 10
1000 - 1600 15
2000 20
In(A) a(mm)
630 - 800 10
1000 - 1600 15
2000 20
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ACB Fixed type - Frame 4000A 3P/4P (2500A, 3200A)
In(A) a(mm)
2000, 2500 20
3200 30
In(A) a(mm)
2000, 2500 20
3200 30
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ACB Fixed type - Frame 4000A 3P/4P (4000A)
In(A) a(mm)
2500 - 4000 30
In(A) a(mm)
2000, 2500 20
3200, 4000 30
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ACB Fixed type - Frame 6300A (4000A, 5000A/3P)
Center line of door frame
Reference Point
6300/4000A, 5000A/3P
In(A) a(mm)
4000 20
5000 30
6300/6300/3P
In(A) a(mm)
4000 20
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ACB Drawout type - Frame 6300A 3P (4000A, 5000A/3P)
In(A) a(mm)
4000 20
5000 30
6300/4000, 5000/3P
In(A) a(mm)
4000 20
5000 30
6300/6300/3P
6300/4000A, 5000A/4P
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9. Intelligent trip unit
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Explanation of M/H type
1. Fault to trip & reset
2. Rated current for name-plate
3. In sequence of fault & alarm indicating
4. In sequence of communication emission &
receiver indicating (for H type)
5. In sequence of N phase, A phase,B phase,
C phase voltage indicating (for H type)
6. In sequence of frequency, power factor,
power, voltage indicating from upper to
bottom (for H type)
7. In sequence of A phase, B phase, C phase,
N phase current indicating
8. In sequence
Ic1: load monitor1,
Ic2: load monitor 2,
δ: asymmetric current,
If: grounding protection,
L: over-load long delay,
S: short-circuit short delay,
I: short-circuit instantaneous indicating
9. In sequence of opening & closing time,
main contacts abrasion rate, current
unit, time, self-diagnostics fault statues
indicating from upper to bottom
10. 5 pieces operation buttons
11. In sequence of controller setting, query,
testing, store service status indicating
12. Notes:
1. The dashed box is controller with voltage
indicating function. Without indicating if no.
2.Serial no.: 4 is with communication
function controller. Without indicating if no.
3. A/KA of serial no.: 9, light fixed is current
A and continuous blinking in kA
4. kW of serial no.: 6, light fixed is active
power and continuous blinking is reactive
power
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Setting and Protective Characteristics
Over-load long delay protection M/H type & 3M/3H type
Normal distribution M/H: 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320,
protection I2t time setting 400, 480 (s)
Tr (1.5lr) 3M/3H: 15, 30, 60, 120, 240, 360, 480, 600, 720, 840, 960 (s)
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Short-circuit short delay protection M/H type & 3M/3H type
Current setting Isd (1.5~15) Ir or OFF (OFF-functions close)
Time setting Tsd1 inverse time M/H type: 0.1 ~ 1.0
Tsd (s) Tsd2 definite time 3M/3H type: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 (selection: 0.1~1.0)
Current (I/Isd) Trip time
≤0.9 No-acting
Currents 1-5 and over-load
long delay simultaneously, but
Inverse time
curve speed faster 10 times.
Isd<l<8Ir
current 6 characteristics
≥1.1
formula t=64Tsd/N2
Delay protection as per
Definite time
definite time delay setting
I> 8Ir (or I>Isd)
time Tsd
M/H type: 15min (ON) or power failure release
3M/3H type: instantaneous, 10ms, 20ms, 30ms, 45ms, 1hr,
2hrs, 3hrs or power failure release
Thermal memory time
Remarks: connecting controller for auxiliary power supply with
thermal memory function and auxiliary power supply failure, that
is, release thermal memory
Short-circuit instantaneous protection M/H type & 3M/3H type
M/H type: 1.0ln ~ 50kA or OFF (OFF-function close)
Current setting li
3M/3H type: (1.0 ~ 20) In or OFF (OFF-function close)
Current (I/li) Trip time
Protective characteristics
≤0.85 no-acting
(Accuracy ±10%)
>1.15 <40ms acting
Grounding protection/alarm M/H type & 3M/3H type
Differential type (T), Earth current type (W), alternative factory
Protection type
default is differential type (T)
Current setting Ig (0.2 ~ 1.0) In or OFF (OFF-function close)
Definite time
0.1 ~ 1.0 or OFF (OFF-only alarm and no trip)
Time setting delay Tg (s)
Tg Inverse time
1.5 ~ 6 or OFF (OFF-grounding protection is definite time)
factor KG
Current (I/Ig) Trip time
≤0.8 No-acting (no alarm)
Protective characteristics
Inverse time delay acting (or
(Accuracy ± 10%) (I/Ig) <KG
alarm) t=Tg x KG x Ig/l
≥1.0
Definite time delay acting (or
(I/Ig) ≥KG
alarm) as per time setting
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Settings for 3M/3H type
1. Default interface
• The controller displays the default interface
when powered on. 83A
A B C
• Under each subject menu, pressingor the
150
corresponding subject key returns to the
default interface.
100
• If no keys are pressed within 5 minutes,
the panel cursor will automatically show the
50
maximum phase.
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• In the non-activated fault interface, if no
keys are pressed within 30 minutes, it will
automatically return to the default interface.
Ammeters
2. “Measure” Menu:
Voltage
• Press to enter into “Measure” menu
Frequency
• Press or to return to default interface
Energy
• In other non-fault interfaces, press to jump to
the “Measure” menu Power
Date/Time
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Current P
Exist A
Operat .C
5. “History and maintenance” menu
Long
IR = 1600A
6. Sub-menu operation example: Overload long
delay protection set then adjust ( 100.0%In )
fixed value save fixed value
Curve
= I2 t
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Settings for M/H type
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10. Troubleshooting
Fault
Cause analysis Exclusion scheme Remarks
phenomenon
Check whether the data The external power
The voltage
label on the circuit breaker supply must meet
specification is
conforms to the ordering the requirements,
inconsistent with the
requirements, otherwise, it and the wiring must
circuit breaker
Motor cannot will be replaced be correct
store energy Incorrect wiring of Use the universal meter to
or is exhibiting the circuit breaker or check the circuit against the
abnormal external lines wiring diagram
behavior
Motor burned out Replace the motor
The motor continues
Replace the travel switch if it
to operate after energy
is broken
storage
Supply power to the
Undervoltage coil not
undervoltage coil and replace
engaged
it if burnt out
The circuit Load short circuit or Reset the reset button of the
breaker controller reset button controller after eliminating
cannot be not reset the short circuit fault
closed
If the shunt coil cannot be
Shunt coil energized for energized or checked for a
a long time long time, replace it if burnt
out
Supply power to the shunt
coil and replace it if burnt out
No action of shunt coil
and undervoltage coil Make the undervoltage coil
The circuit lose power, and replace it if it
breaker does not act
cannot be
opened If there is no signal from the
No action of flux ETU, replace the ETU
converter Adjust the position of the flux
converter
Check which protection
indicator is on and eliminate
Controller red reset the cause of the fault
button pops up
If there is no fault in the
circuit, replace the controller
Frequent
Check if the grid voltage
tripping
fluctuates
of circuit
breaker Undervoltage coil Check whether the power
protection function supply of the undervoltage
starts coil is loose
Can the fault be eliminated
after removing the
undervoltage coil?
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