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SENTRON Switching/protection devices 3VL molded-case circuit breakersOverviewLegal informationTable of contents1 About this document1.1 Introduction

2 Product-specific information2.1 Important notes

3 Product description3.1 SENTRON VL overview3.2 Application overview3.3 Configuration3.3.1 Functional principle3.3.2 Subdivision according to power ranges3.3.3 Thermomagnetic overcurrent trip units3.3.4 Electronic overcurrent trip unit (ETU)

3.4 Mechanical operating mechanisms3.4.1 Toggle handle operating mechanism3.4.2 Rotary mechanism on front (optional)3.4.3 Door-coupling rotary operating mechanism (optional)

3.5 Motorized operating mechanisms (optional)3.5.1 Stored-energy motorized operating mechanism3.5.2 Motorized operating mechanism without stored-energy mechanism

4 System overview4.1 Possible applications4.2 Key data4.2.1 General data - 3VL molded-case circuit breakers4.2.2 General data - auxiliary and alarm switches4.2.3 General data - Trip units4.2.4 General data - motorized operating mechanisms

5 Functions5.1 Current protection5.1.1 Overcurrent trip unit5.1.2 Function overview5.1.3 Setting options5.1.4 Dimensioning short-circuit protection according to frame size5.1.5 General technical specifications5.1.6 Differential current protection with RCD module5.1.7 Single-pole operation with RCD module5.1.8 Ground-fault protection

5.2 Voltage protection5.2.1 Undervoltage release5.2.2 Shunt release5.2.3 Auxiliary switches and alarm switches

6 Application planning6.1 Use with frequency converters6.2 Use of capacitor banks6.3 Primary-side transformer protection6.4 Use in DC systems6.5 Use in IT networks6.6 Use in the motor protection area6.7 Use in harsh environments:6.8 Use in series connection

7 Installing/mounting7.1 Installation methods7.2 Mounting and safety clearances7.3 Locking devices

8 Connecting8.1 Cables and busbars8.2 Main connection types for fixed mounting8.3 Main connection methods for plug-in and withdrawable version8.4 Terminal assignments8.5 Auxiliary switch designations8.6 Description of the terminals

9 Displays and operator controls9.1 Overcurrent trip unit without LCD display9.2 Overcurrent trip unit with LCD display9.3 Stored-energy motorized operating mechanism

10 Parameter assignment/addressing10.1 Setting the parameters10.2 Setting the protection parameters for motor protection (ETU10M, ETU30M and LCD-ETU 40M)

11 Service and maintenance11.1 Preventive measures11.2 Troubleshooting

12 Technical data12.1 Technical overview12.2 Configuration of main connections12.3 Switching capacity overview12.4 Switching capacity overview12.5 Derating factors12.6 Power loss12.7 Mechanical operating mechanisms12.8 Motorized operating mechanisms12.9 Capacitor banks12.10 Motor Protection12.11 RCD modules12.12 Undervoltage release12.13 Undervoltage release connection data12.14 Shunt release12.15 Shunt release connection data12.16 Auxiliary switches and alarm switches12.17 Position signaling switch12.18 Ground fault protection classes12.19 IP degrees of protection

13 Dimensional drawings13.1 VL160X (3VL1), VL160 (3VL2), and VL250 (3VL3), 3- and 4-pole, to 250 A13.1.1 Circuit breakers13.1.2 Operating mechanisms13.1.3 Connections and phase barriers13.1.4 Terminal covers13.1.5 Locking device for the toggle handle13.1.6 Rear locking module13.1.7 Accessories13.1.8 Door cutouts13.1.9 Plug-in socket and accessories13.1.10 VL160X (3VL1), 3- and 4-pole, up to 160 A13.1.10.1 Plug-in socket and accessories

13.1.11 VL160 (3VL) and VL250 (3VL3), 3- and 4-pole, up to 250 A13.1.11.1 Withdrawable version and accessories

13.2 VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A13.2.1 Circuit breaker13.2.2 Operating mechanisms13.2.3 Connections and phase barriers13.2.4 Terminal covers13.2.5 Rear interlocking module13.2.6 Locking devices, locking device for toggle handle and accessories13.2.7 Door cutouts13.2.8 Plug-in socket and accessories

13.3 VL630 (3VL5), 3- and 4-pole, up to 630 A13.3.1 Circuit breaker13.3.2 Operating mechanisms13.3.3 Connections and phase barriers13.3.4 Terminal covers13.3.5 Rear interlocking module13.3.6 Locking and locking device for toggle handle13.3.7 Accessories13.3.8 Door cutouts13.3.9 Plug-in socket and accessories13.3.10 Withdrawable version and accessories

13.4 VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A13.4.1 Circuit breaker13.4.2 Operating mechanisms13.4.3 Withdrawable version13.4.4 Connections and phase barriers13.4.5 Terminal covers13.4.6 Locking and locking device for toggle handle13.4.7 Rear interlocking module13.4.8 Accessories13.4.9 Door cutouts

13.5 VL1250 (3VL7) and VL 1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A13.5.1 Circuit breaker13.5.2 Operating mechanisms13.5.3 Withdrawable version13.5.4 Connections and phase barriers13.5.5 Terminal covers13.5.6 Rear interlocking module13.5.7 Locking and locking device for toggle handle13.5.8 Accessories13.5.9 Door cutouts13.5.10 Current transformer

13.6 VL160X (3VL1) up to VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A13.6.1 Locking with bowden wire13.6.2 Busbar adapter system 8US1

13.7 VL160X (3VL1) with RCD block, 3- and 4-pole, up to 160 A13.7.1 Circuit breakers13.7.2 Connections and phase barriers13.7.3 Terminal covers13.7.4 Door cutouts13.7.5 Plug-in socket and accessories

13.8 VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, to 250 A13.8.1 Circuit breakers13.8.2 Connections and phase barriers13.8.3 Terminal covers13.8.4 Door cutouts13.8.5 Plug-in socket and accessories

13.9 VL400 (3VL4) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A13.9.1 Circuit breakers13.9.2 Connections and phase barriers13.9.3 Terminal covers13.9.4 Door cutouts13.9.5 Plug-in socket and accessories

13.10 Door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms 8UC13.11 4NC current transformers for measuring purposes13.12 COM20/COM21 (communications module for SENTRON 3VL)13.13 COM10/COM 11 (communications module for SENTRON 3VL)

14 Circuit diagrams15 Spare parts/accessories15.1 Installation15.2 Electromechanical components15.3 Mechanical components15.4 Electrical/electronic engineering

A ESD guidelinesA.1 ESD Directive

B AppendixB.1 SelectivityB.2 Conversion tablesB.3 Standards and specificationsB.4 Ordering data

Correction sheetGlossary