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Operation and maintenance of

IZM low voltage air circuit breakers

 

MOELLER

 www.moeller.net/de/support 

10/09 AWB1230-1605

Effective October 2009

Trip actuator

The trip actuator is a small cylindrically shaped electromagnetic 

device that acts mechanically to trip the circuit breaker in response 

to a signal from the trip unit. In general, it is comprised of a  

permanent magnet, a spring-loaded rod to produce the mechanical 

tripping, and a lever for resetting the actuator after tripping occurs. 

The electronic trip unit provides a pulse that counteracts the effect 

of the permanent magnet, releasing the spring-loaded rod to act 

mechanically. The device is reset when the circuit breaker opens.

Mechanical trip flag

A red, pop-out mechanical trip indicator is an optional IZM feature.  

It is located above the trip unit on the breaker’s front faceplate 

(

Figure 29

). It operates by releasing and popping out any time the 

circuit breaker trips due to an overcurrent condition. 

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The mechanical trip indicator 

will not prevent the breaker from 

being reclosed

The indicator is reset manually by pushing it back in. If the  

indicator is not reset, the circuit breaker will operate normally,  

but future mechanical trip indication will be lost.
An optional overcurrent trip switch (bell alarm) that operates off the 

position of the mechanical trip indicator is also available. The switch 

is reset when the trip indicator is reset.
On optional Digitrip models with LED cause-of-trip indicators, these 

indicators should also be reset (by pushing momentarily) after the 

cause of the fault has been diagnosed; this will preserve the internal 

battery. On trip units equipped for communication, the LED reset 

function can be performed remotely using INCOM

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 commands.

Making current release

All IZM circuit breaker trip units have a making current release  

function. This safety feature prevents the circuit breaker from being 

closed and latched on a faulted circuit. The non-adjustable release is 

preset at a peak instantaneous current of 25 x I

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; this corresponds to 

an rms current of 11 x I

n

 with maximum asymmetry.

The making current release is enabled only for the first two cycles 

following a circuit breaker closing operation. The making current 

release will trip the circuit breaker instantaneously, release the 

mechanical (pop-out) indicator, and flash the instantaneous LED  

trip indicator, if so equipped.

High-instantaneous trip option

The high-instantaneous trip option is installed in 800 to 3200A IZM 

circuit breakers with a 100 kA interrupting capacity. In  

general, the high-instantaneous trip is comprised of three small  

air core sensors, one in each phase, which produce a signal and 

transmit it back to the trip unit when the 85 kA withstand rating of 

the circuit breaker is exceeded. The result is an instantaneous trip 

by the circuit breaker. This high instantaneous trip option permits the 

800–3200A IZM circuit breakers to be applied where a 100 kA fault 

is possible, while selectivity up to 85 kA is maintained.

Voltage taps

On circuit breakers with Digitrip 1150 trip units, potential taps are 

required to monitor the three-phase voltages. Voltage taps may 

be placed on either the line (top) or load (bottom) terminals of the 

breaker at the factory. 

Figure 32

 illustrates line-side voltage taps.

Figure 32. Line-Side Voltage Tap for 1150 Trip Unit

Secondary contacts and connection diagrams

A maximum of 60 secondary wiring connection points are available 

on the standard frame circuit breaker (48 on narrow frame), each 

dedicated to a specific function.
The wiring points are finger safe with no more than two wires  

per terminal.
Up to two secondary contact plug-in connectors (AMP), each with 

30 secondary points, are mounted on the top rear portion of the  

circuit breaker. The plug-in connectors are protected by a molded 

hood (

Figure 34

). How many connectors are mounted depends 

upon a number of considerations, such as whether the circuit  

breaker is electrically or manually operated and how many features 

are required. When the front cover of the circuit breaker is removed, 

the top of each plug-in connector is exposed. A label on each  

connector identifies the wiring points (

Figure 33

).

Summary of Contents for IZM40

Page 1: ...covered in individual instruction leaflets specific to the accessory This information is also available from the Moeller Web site at www moeller net de support For application information consult Moe...

Page 2: ...rawout circuit breaker 11 Fixed circuit breaker 14 Circuit breaker operation 15 Section 3 Circuit breaker description and operation 16 Introduction 16 Basic circuit breaker assembly 20 Pole units 20 O...

Page 3: ...ing Spring 22 Figure 25 Cross Section of Conductor and Arc Control System 22 Figure 26 Integral Arc Runner Viewed From Top of Arc Chamber Arc Chute Removed Circuit Breaker Closed 23 Figure 27 IZM Arc...

Page 4: ...Mounted on Cassette 38 Figure 60 Door Escutcheon and Gasket 39 Figure 61 Cassette Mounted Two Way Cable Interlock 39 Figure 62 Drawout Circuit Breaker in Cassette 40 Figure 63 Drawout Circuit Breaker...

Page 5: ...ker Weights 10 Table 3 Rejection Interlock Pin Locations 12 Table 4 IZM Digitrip Trip Units 24 Table 5 IZM Current Sensors and Matching Rating Plugs 25 Table 6 Shunt Trip Ratings 34 Table 7 Spring Rel...

Page 6: ...tracking resistance The drawout IZM circuit breaker is a through the door design having three breaker positions with the compartment door closed CONNECT TEST DISCONNECT and one position out of its co...

Page 7: ...aker not IZM99 or IZM63 Figure 2 Typical IZM Nameplate m warning TYPE IZM CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE ROBUST AND are PROVIDED WITH SAFETY FEATURES NEVERTHELESS THE VOLTAGES CURRENTS AND POWER LEVELS AVAILABL...

Page 8: ...pecting circuit breakers and their associated assembly a qualified person should also be trained with respect to the hazards inherent to working with electricity and the proper way to perform such wor...

Page 9: ...a cassette first remove the breaker from the cassette using the levering mechanism and drawout rails After the breaker is removed the machine screws passing through the floorpan can be removed On fix...

Page 10: ...IZM20N 08 43 00 54 00 48 00 62 00 IZM93N 10 IZM20N 10 43 00 54 00 48 00 62 00 IZM93N 12 IZM20N 12 43 00 54 00 48 00 62 00 IZM93N 16 IZM20N 16 43 00 54 00 48 00 62 00 IZM93N 20 IZM20N 20 43 00 54 00 4...

Page 11: ...ed the rejection pins will block the insertion of the circuit breaker into the cassette before the levering in mechanism is engaged Molded Rail Supports Extension Rail Cutout Before attempting to push...

Page 12: ...TEST Figure 9 CONNECT Figure 10 The REMOVE position is a position outside the compartment on the cassette s drawout rails where the circuit breaker is not engaged with the levering mechanism The DISCO...

Page 13: ...onnection Made Breaker Still Behind Door Typical Storage Position Circuit Breaker Side View Compartment Front Door Secondary Connection Made Rear of Compartment Primary Connections Not Made Breaker an...

Page 14: ...aged To remove the circuit breaker from its compartment follow the procedure just described using a counterclockwise ratcheting motion m notice The circuit breaker mechanism is interlocked such that c...

Page 15: ...that the panel on which a fixed circuit breaker is to be mounted is capable of supporting the weight Circuit breaker operation Circuit breakers should be operated manually and or electrically before t...

Page 16: ...breakers utilize six or eight sets of rear primary connections these circuit breakers are available from the factory with several different phase sequences The phase sequence is also labeled on the r...

Page 17: ...ircuit Breaker Features Front and Rear Views 6 1 Baffled Arc Chute Cover 2 Secondary Disconnect 3 Faceplate front cover 4 Integral Lifting Handle 5 Fixed Horizontal Primary Terminal 6 Fixed Primary Te...

Page 18: ...Standard Frame Fixed Circuit Breaker Features Front and Rear Views 1 Baffled Arc Chute Cover 2 Secondary Contact Connector 3 Faceplate front cover 4 Integral Lifting Handle 5 Fixed Vertical Primary T...

Page 19: ...OFF Button push 8 Manual ON Button push 9 Manual Charge Handle 10 Optional Operation Counter 11 Padlockable Levering Device Access Door for Drawout Breaker 12 Color Coded Breaker Position Indicator 1...

Page 20: ...rtion and a fixed portion The exact design configuration depends upon the breaker s frame size IZM63 and IZM99 circuit breakers use two pole units and arc chute assemblies connected mechanically and e...

Page 21: ...ains available after a closing operation Figure 23 Electrically Operated Drawout Circuit Breaker with Front Cover Removed Manual operation On manually operated circuit breakers the closing spring can...

Page 22: ...also available to trip open an electrically operated circuit breaker Refer to Accessory devices on page 34 for more details on both standard and optional devices Electrical Motor Operator Anti pump fe...

Page 23: ...e 27 IZM Arc Plate Assembly Arc chute components are assembled in an insulating jacket that is removable from the top of the circuit breaker as previously described in Lifting circuit breaker on page...

Page 24: ...nt curves to coordinate with a load or system refer to the trip unit instruction book Microprocessor based trip unit IZM circuit breakers use any one of a family of DigitripE RMS trip units whose main...

Page 25: ...evel by sensor rating If the rating plug is removed from the trip unit the circuit breaker will trip if it is carrying current Make certain the rating plug is secured in position with its retaining sc...

Page 26: ...a peak instantaneous current of 25 x In this corresponds to an rms current of 11 x In with maximum asymmetry The making current release is enabled only for the first two cycles following a circuit br...

Page 27: ...hout terminal block If a terminal block for customer use is not required the circuit breaker is supplied with both plug in connectors male and female just described in the two previous paragraphs The...

Page 28: ...release the closing pulse will occur when the mechanism is charged and reset LCS open Voltage must be removed and reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation 6 To provide selected time de...

Page 29: ...time delays for short time and or ground time functions for testing or non zone interlocking applications a jumper from b 8 to b 9 is required 5 On three pole breakers only having ground fault functio...

Page 30: ...se pulse is initiated If voltage is maintained to the spring release the closing pulse will occur when the mechanism is charged and reset LCS open Voltage must be removed and reapplied to the spring r...

Page 31: ...se pulse is initiated If voltage is maintained to the spring release the closing pulse will occur when the mechanism is charged and reset LCS open Voltage must be removed and reapplied to the spring r...

Page 32: ...If voltage is maintained to the spring release the closing pulse will occur when the mechanism is charged and reset LCS open Voltage must be removed and reapplied to the spring release for subsequent...

Page 33: ...If voltage is maintained to the spring release the closing pulse will occur when the mechanism is charged and reset LCS open Voltage must be removed and reapplied to the spring release for subsequent...

Page 34: ...mounted on a IZM circuit breaker Table 6 Shunt Trip Ratings Control Voltages Operational Voltage Range 70 100 Inrush Power Consumption a Opening Time ms 24 Vdc 17 26 Vdc 250W 35 48 Vdc 34 53 Vdc 250W...

Page 35: ...roviding remote electrical indication if the circuit breaker is open or closed Figure 49 Up to three auxiliary switches can be mounted in the circuit breaker Each switch has two normally open a and tw...

Page 36: ...an overcurrent condition Opening as a result of a circuit breaker s manual open button shunt trip or undervoltage release does not cause the overcurrent trip switch to operate The overcurrent trip sw...

Page 37: ...wed through the front cover Figure 53 The customer supplies the key lock The provisions available are for Kirk Castell Ronis or CES Figure 53 Cover Mounted Key Lock and Operations Counter Cassette loc...

Page 38: ...reaker is levered from the CONNECT position the shutters automatically close to cover the fixed primary contacts Figure 56 When the circuit breaker is levered into the cassette the shutters automatica...

Page 39: ...e when others are closed A lever assembly is mounted on each breaker that interfaces with the pole shaft and the tripper bar The lever assemblies are interconnected with either cables depending upon t...

Page 40: ...y interfaces to the drawout circuit breaker including automatic primary and secondary connections For the IEC circuit breaker a cassette style using horizontal stabs and horizontal customer bus bar te...

Page 41: ...upport Figure 64 Drawout Cassette Features Front and Rear Views Front View Rear View 1 Extension Rails 2 Extension Rail Cutout 3 Secondary Plug in Connectors 4 Secondary Terminal Blocks 5 Arc Hood 6 O...

Page 42: ...dimensions associated with all fixed circuit breakers and any appropriate primary bus connections can be found in a separate document The installation of a fixed circuit breaker was discussed in Sect...

Page 43: ...the equipment if there are earlier opportunities If possible make a visual inspection each time a circuit breaker compartment door is opened and especially when a circuit breaker is withdrawn on its...

Page 44: ...est function the Digitrip Test Kit or the hand held IZM Functional Test Kit Review test kit instructions for the trip unit Instruction leaflet Section 1 2 or 1 3 applies for instantaneous test procedu...

Page 45: ...r each primary contact and indicates whether or not the contact should be replaced Inspection of the contacts using the contact wear indicators is conducted only with the circuit breaker closed Figure...

Page 46: ...cribed here do not under ordinary circumstances require any assistance beyond the appropriate instructional material If further assistance is required however contact your Moeller representative Ratin...

Page 47: ...vertical adapters must be removed Each primary disconnect finger cluster is removed by loosening the two hex head bolts with a 10 mm wrench These bolts do not have to be completely removed to slide t...

Page 48: ...ed Contact Moeller service center Circuit breaker makes no attempt to close with either local manual or remote controls springs do not discharge Closing spring not fully charged check SPRING CHARGED i...

Page 49: ...nd or typecode is not known it would help to refer to a pictorial and or graphic reference Also include the circuit breaker type General Order number and other information as shown on the nameplate on...

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