Siemens RL, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... SIEMENS Type RL Low Voltage Circuit Breakers Information and Instruction Guide Bulletin SG 3068 02 w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

Page 2: ...n or operation of the equipment and the hazards in volved In addition this person has the following qualifications a is trained and authorized to de energize clear ground and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with established safety practices b is trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment such as rubber gloves hard hat safety glasses or face shields flash clothing etc in ac...

Page 3: ...Group 41 Undervoltage Trip 42 Auxiliary Switch Group 43 Optional Bell Alarm Switch Group 44 Static Trip Group 45 Tripping Transformer Group 46 47 Tapped Sensor Connections 47 Communication Options 48 Integrally Fused Breakers 49 Fuse Carriage Outline 50 Key Interlock Mounting 51 Open Fuse Sensor 52 4 Place order with your Siemens representative 5 When ordering relays or other electrical parts incl...

Page 4: ...between 30 and 60 of rated value The devices are available for 24 48 or 1 25 VDC and for 1 20 VAC Page23 Note Pick up and drop out are individuallyadjustable Time delay is adjustable from 04 to 3 seconds maximum 2 seconds on 24 VDC version Latch Check Switch Thisoption is a small switch mounted on a bracket Theswitch operator is adjusted so the switch is operated by and indi cates the position of ...

Page 5: ...uit breaker must trip at 120 VAC or less Remove the voltage reset the open fuse trip device on the circuit breaker and reclose the circuit breaker for the next test Repeat the test for each of the three phases 22 5 Replace the trigger fuses Reconnect the two wires to the top of each fuse terminal and replace the safety barriers and covers before racking the units back to the con nected position Ma...

Page 6: ...etained in the lock when the fuse carriage is between the TESTandCONNECTED positions Figure 12 Key nter ock Mounted in Circuit Breaker Com Jartment Testing Open Fuse Trip Attachment The open fuse trip attachment is operated by the voltage developed across the open fuse This voltage is applied to a transformer and rectifier combination The output of the rec tifier is connected to the coil of the tr...

Page 7: ...G PROCEDURE Pages 6 9 for manually and electrically operated breakers 20 During the closing operation observe that the contacts move freely withoutinterference or rubbing between mov able arcing contacts and parts of the arc chutes Then refer to Operation Pages 6 9 of this manual for a detailed description of the circuit breaker operating characteristics before putting the circuit breaker in servi...

Page 8: ...it breaker is increased to the interrupting rating of the fuses 200 000 amperes symmetri Figure 10 Fuse Carriage with Compartmen Door Closed cal at 600 volts or less The continuous current rating may be restricted by the fuse size used When equipped with 6000 amperes fuses the RLF 4000 combination is rated at 4000 amperes continuous The RLF 3200 combination is rated at 3200 amperes continuous when...

Page 9: ...ly 2 I 0 0 0 11 4 7 23 19 J 22 20 0 15 5 7 12 Trigger Fuse Assembly For All Circuit Breakers with Integrally Mounted CL Fuses 16 2 19 9 15 14 3 5 18 1 20 21 3 12 Figure 9 Open Fuse Trip Device Trigger Fuse Assembly 13 9 w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

Page 10: ... wired in parallel with one of the C L fuses When the C L fuse interrupts its associated trigger fuse also opens and releases a plunger which releases a precompressed spring contained in the trigger fuse housing On the small breakers this plunger operates arm 3 which moves the latch 12 releasing the spring loaded lever 4 This rotates circuit breaker trip flap link 7 This trips the circuit breaker ...

Page 11: ...contact lubricant 1 in a thin layer approximately 1 32 thick Light application of Wipe clean and apply Molycote 557 2 Molycote 557 2 Liberally Light application of Remove pins clean and Molycote Penelube 3 apply Beacon P 325 4 Wipe clean and spray Wash clean and spray with with Molycote 557 2 Molycote 557 2 Do not lubricate Do not lubricate Wipe clean and spray Wipe clean and spray with with Molyc...

Page 12: ...n of power to the closing circuit the breaker will close Switches then return to No 1 position Note In position 3 there is clearancebetweenboth levers and the switch actuating leaf Clearance may be minimal ap proximately 1 64 or up to 1 16 inch 0 4 1 6mm It is impor tant to completely remove pressure from the switch actuating leafto be sure that the switches arefreeto actuate Adjustment is madebyc...

Page 13: ... 54 56 56 54 62 62 62 61 62 71 78 80 Inside 81 82 62 62 ForStatic Trip m Devices The black lead of the coil must be connected to terminal 6 negative and the red lead of coil connected to terminal 7 positive blue lead to terminalS of the static trip device When the tripping actuator has been replaced the circuit breaker should be tested to ensure proper operation of all components Refer to Static T...

Page 14: ...hind each finger It is important that they be positioned properly upon reinstallation If difficulty is experienced in correctly positioning these springs the upper and lower primary disconnects 168 Figure 16 Page 30 may be removed from each phase and the circuit breaker tipped to rest on the ends ofconnectors 37 and 49 After the contact fingers are replaced connector 37 should be positioned in the...

Page 15: ...ch mechanical operation etc Opening Contacts i Push in manual trip rod elude tripping of the circuit breaker by the trip device This confirms the functionality of the system including the trip device and the tripping components 15 Reinstall arc chutes Close and open the circuit breaker to ensure that the arc chutes do not interfere with circuit breaker operation 16 Turn the racking screw to the DI...

Page 16: ...idence of difficulty erratic operation etc 5 Test the tripping system using an appropriate test set such as the Siemens Portable Static Trip Test Set model PTS 4 Refer to static Trip Ill Information and Instruction Guide SG 3118 and Portable Test Set Instructions SG 3138 for information on testing The test should in clude tripping of the circuit breaker by the trip device This confirms the functio...

Page 17: ...hould be inspected and exercised annually Always inspect a circuit breaker which has interrupted a heavy fault current 1 0 A DANGER Hazardous voltages and high speed mechanical parts Will cause death severe personal injury or property damage Read lstruc c is ma Lcls obse ve scfe ins uc iors S d 1 r it use o 1uaELeC j perso r eL A WARNING Failure t o maintain th e equipment could result in death se...

Page 18: ...ation of the racking screw will rack the breaker into the TEST position At the TEST position the racking window can be closed allowing the trip bar to reset and the circuit breaker can be operated Further racking will place the circuit breaker between the TEST and fully CONNECTED positions Between positions the interlock bar will not engage the position holes of the cubicle The breaker will be hel...

Page 19: ...breaker except that the manual charging handle is replaced by a motor and gear system Refer to Figure 2 and Table 2 Power available to the control circuit will start the automatic charging cycle The motor gear box p inion rotates gear 81 counterclockwise Cam follower 82 engages an arm of wind and close cam 34 which rotates the cams in the same manner as for the manua ly charged circuit breaker Whe...

Page 20: ...Operation 27 Detail A 1 2 41 43 40 73 Detail 8 Figure 2 c Ircuit Breaker Operator 34 27 Detail C 7 w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

Page 21: ...against the One Line Diagram to assure that circuit breakers are l ocated i n t h e p ro p e r c o m p a rtments within the sv itchgear 6 Check the alignment of the secondary disconnect fingers 6 This ensures against misalignment due to possible distor tio of fingers during the shipment and handlin g 7 Close the compartment door and secure door latch s prior to racking the circuit breaker to or fr...

Page 22: ...ont of circuit breaker tilting rear downward until side frame engages notch at the rear of the right raiL B Carefully raise circuit breaker and move into posi tion above fulfy extended rails D Continue lowering until circuit breaker rests secure ly on the rails Remove the lifting bar The circuit breaker is now ready for inserting into the cell Figure 1 Handling Instructions 5 w w w E l e c t r i c...

Page 23: ...circuit breakers or fuse carriages Follow instructions for use of lifting bar assembly Avoid excessive speeds and sudden stops Never lift a circuit breaker or fuse carriage above an area where ersonnel are located of the circuit breaker operating characteristics before placing the circuit breaker in service Make sure circuits are not energized 1 2 Trip units and accessory devices should receive a ...

Page 24: ...ely covered and protected from rain snow dirt and all other contaminants 3 Space Heating Space heating must be used for both indoorand outdoor storage to prevent condensation and corrosion Space heaters of approximately 100 watts per breaker are recommended If the circuit breakers are stored inside their assigned switchgear compartments an the switch gear is equipped with space heaters the sw1tchg...

Page 25: ...tices Training in the propercare and use of protective equip ment such as rubber gloves hard hat safety glasses face shields flash clothing etc in accordance with es tablished safety procedures Training in rendering first aid 2 Signal Words The signal words Danger Warning and Caution used in this manual indicate the degree of hazard that may be encountered by the user These words are defined as Da...

Page 26: ...ontact Make 13 Contact Replacement 13 Main Contact Rngers 13 StationaryArcing Contact 13 Hinge Contact Rngers 13 Movable Arcing and Main Contact 13 Tripping Actuator Operation and Replacement 13 For Static Trip Ill Devices 14 Motor Cutoff Switches 15 Lubrication Circuit Breaker Lubricating Instructions 16 FuseFunctions Current Limiting Fuses 17 Open Fuse Trip Device 17 Fuse Carriage Introduction 1...

Page 27: ...1 39 153 1 55 0 Fused Breaker 201 200 202 26 1 61 1 56 1 58 1 29 1 54 1 55 Figure 14 RL Breaker Assembly Part 1 Racking Block Racking Position Stop for RL 3200 thru RLE 4000 w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

Page 28: ...ivet 00 671 501 070 161 Barrier 18 657 941 108 161A Barrier 18 657 962 1 22 161B Barrier 18 657 937 284 162 Support 18 732 790 052 162A Support 18 732 790 055 162C Support 18 732 790 056 1620 Support 18 734 617 002 162E Support 18 734 617 001 163 Clip 18 658 1 10 308 163A Knob 18 657 961 385 1 63B Lockwasher 00 655 047 240 163C Chute retainer assy 18 658 143 563 164 Screw 15 171 399 010 165 Lockwa...

Page 29: ...ical RL 2000 7 1 2 1 3 6 7 40 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 20 41 42 Upper Cont 43 44 37 32 3 1 4 5 4 5 37 49 37 25 30 Figure 15 RL Breaker Assembly Part 2 24 2 26 27 28 29 w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

Page 30: ...nary RLE 4000 25 Shutter 18 744 437 501 45 Screw 1 5 171 399 01 1 26 Screw 15 171 399 025 45A Screw 00 6 1 1 315 426 RL 4000 RL 3200 27 Pushnut 1 5 171 399 026 46 Contact Assy 1 8 727 833 501 28 Permanut 15 171 035 001 46A ContactAssy 18 732 790 599 RLE 800 RLE 2000 29 Nut 00 633 059 210 RLE 4000 Note 1 30 Screw 00 615 345 214 47 Spring 71 141 173 001 31 Screw 00 6 15 663 373 RL 800 RLI 800 48 Spr...

Page 31: ...2000 1 01 68 1 01 220 70 1 73 1 74 1 81 1 84 1 82 87 88 89 1 69 1 70 178 1 79 1 80 172 1 80 Figure 1 6 RL Breaker Assembly Part 2 Continued 1 1 8 1 0 RL 3200 RL 4000 ONLY 1 07 1 06 108 1 85 1 77 w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

Page 32: ... Spacer 18 731 274 002 1 12A Spacer 1 8 724 503 004 1 13 L Unk 18 57 941 297 1 14 Spacer 18 724 503 005 1 15 Spacer 18 731 274 001 1 16 Spacer 18 731 274 002 1 17 Barrel Nut 18 657 962 344 1 18 Sichsl 00 000 401 166 140 Closing Spring 18 399 526 502 1 40A Closing Spring 18 399 526 503 140B Closing Spring 18 398 297 504 1 40C Closing Spring 18 726 870 501 143 Sichsl 00 000 401 141 144 Ground Strap ...

Page 33: ...58 143 029 Pin 1 8 658 143 030 56 54 55 54 68 53 69 69 Figure 17 Contacts RL 3200 and RL 4000 Usage RL 3200 RL 4000 RLE 4000 RL 3200 RL 4000 RLE 4000 AII RLE RL 4000 RLE 4000 RL 3200 RL 3200 RL 4000 RLE 4000 Item 72 73 76 77 78 79 79A 80 81 82 83 84 147 148 1 48A 149 150 Description Part Number Washer 18 657 941 295 Spacer 18 1 8 747 421 001 Sichsl 00 000 401 141 Pushrod 18 398 288 008 Screw Spec ...

Page 34: ...00 RL 2000 RLI 800 RLE 800 RLE 2000 NOTE 1 RLI 800 RLE 800 RL 1600 RLE 2000 RLE 2000 RL 2000 RLE 2000 RLE 2000 RL 800 to RL 1600 RLE 2000 RL 2000 RL 1600 RL 2000 RLI 800 RLE 800 Item 74 75 76 77 77A 77B 78 79 80 81 81A 82 Description Part Number Pin Cover Spacer 18 657 765 368 Spacer 18 747 421 003 Sichsl 00 000 401 141 Pushrod 18 398 288 009 Pushrod 18 657 954 580 Pushrod 18 398 288 054 Screw Spe...

Page 35: ... 50 65 99 56 1 01 62 1 37 63 1 35 1 36 58 59 1 02 1 03 1 04 1 05 66 60 1 06 67 61 69 25 70 34 45 30 46 2 2 68 62 63 41 42 1 25 1 1 8 1 1 9 5 1 24 4 View E E 91 89 88 Figure 19 Operator 87 86 1 3 2 20 23 92 18 473 704 401 818 w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

Page 36: ...200 RL 4000 RL O RL 2000 RL 3200 to RL 4000 RL O to RL 2000 RL 3200 to RL 4000 Item 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 1 1 1 1 13 1 14 1 1 5 1 1 6 1 1 7 1 18 1 19 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 135 136 137 138 139 Description Part Number Decal 1 57 800 1 16 Pin 1 8 747 678 009 Sichsl 00 000 401 166 Bea...

Page 37: ...1 34D 297 002 162 Spacer 1 SH657 76 30 163 Screw OD 615 245 218 164 lockWasher OD 655 017 022 165 Sw Spacer 1SH657 941 061 168 Switch AC 1 5 171 399 013 36 Usage 1 Req per Motor Item 167 169 1 70 171 1 73 1 74 1 75 179 180 181 182 1 83 Description Part Number Insulator 1SH657 783 362 Screw 1 5 171 399 008 Terminal Faston 1 5 172 099 005 Switch DC 1 5 171 323 003 Screw 15 171 399 041 Switch AC DC 1...

Page 38: ...15 171 399 017 206 Bracket 1 8 657 961 290 207 Nut ooYS33 059 108 208 Screw 15 171 094 010 Usage Some applications require 2of this relay 201 202 203 204 205 _ Relay Clip Y Relay I l 208 206 Bracket On 207 Motor Figure 22A Anti Pump Y Relay Old Style 2 1 0 21 1 2 1 2 2 1 3 __ 2 1 4 2 1 5 2 1 6 Motor Figure 228 Anti Pump Y Relay New Style The following item numbers refer to Figure 228 and are commo...

Page 39: ...oid 240VAC and 1 25 VDC 18 724 51 3 002 1 43 Solenoid 24VDC 1 8 724 513 006 144 Solenoid 250VDC 18 724 51 3 004 1 46 Bracket 18 657 781 264 38 Usage Item Description Part Number 147 Pushrod 18 657 768 036 148 Spring 14 1 28 784 001 149 Screw 15 171 399 010 151 Solenoid 28VDC 18 724 513 007 152 Solenoid 32VDC 18 724 513 008 153 Clip 18 658 1 10 309 Usage w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a ...

Page 40: ...15 Screw 00 615 641 904 1 7 Solenoid Assy 1 8 658 583 569 20 Wire 00 557 286 003 2 1 Terminal 15 172 099 003 22 Terminal 1 5 1 72 099 007 23 Washer 00 651 027 072 24 Wire Shield 18 658 143 100 25 Screw 00 615 605 120 Usage 3 Figure 25 Open Fuse Indicator The following items refer to Figures 25 and are common to all fuse carriages Item Description Part Number Usage 1 Fuse Housing 18 399 759 001 2 P...

Page 41: ...79 10 Torsion Spring 1 8 657 961 278 1 1 Shaft 1 8 657 961 286 12 Latch 18 657 961 283 1 3 Actuator Fuse 72 140 31 7 001 14 Fuse Clip 18 732 790 1 59 15 8 32 x 25 Screw 00 615 641 904 16 Washer 00 651 007 146 40 Usage Item 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Description Part Number 25 28 Hex Nut 00 631 143 204 6 32 x 25 Screw 00 615 51 1 120 25 20 x 50 Screw 1 5 61 5 024 006 Caution Label 1 5 171 ...

Page 42: ...26 Screw 1 5 171 399 010 BlockAssembly 1 B 732 790 572 Insulator 1 B 65B 1 10 331 Screw 1 5 171 074 010 Clip 1 B 658 1 10 271 Support 1 B 732 790 1 76 Support 1 B 732 790 1 77 Usage In Item 291 RL 800 2000 RL 3200 4000 20 Point Stationary 18 732 791 556 Item Description Part Number Usage 309 Bracket 1 8 732 790 043 Stationary RL BOOS thru RL 2000S 310 Block 15 171 051 009 Stationary RL BOOS thru R...

Page 43: ...C 20 VDC 508 1 2 VDC 20 VDC 42 V3 Rated Voltage 1 20 VAC 48 VDC 125 VDC 1 20 VAC 48 VDC 1 25 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC 1 8 1 9 66 Figure 28 Undervoltage Trip Time Delay 3 Sec 3 Sec 3 Sec 0 0 0 2 Sec 0 The following item numbers refer to Figure 28 Item Description Part Number 1 8 UV Circuit Board 1 8 802 170 501 19 UV Circuit Board 1 8 802 170 502 66 UVCircuit Board 1 8 802 170 503 Usage 125V 48V 24V w w w...

Page 44: ...e Single Switch Assembly 18 398 788 501 Dual Switch Assembly 18 398 788 506 Triple Switch Assembly 18 81 7 1 75 500 Contacts are adjustable Undervoltage Trip not available with Triple Switch Version Item Description Part Number 13 Screw 00 61 5 663 373 1 5 Bracket 1 8 658 1 43 036 1 7 Screw 15 171 399 045 20 Arm 1 8 732 79 1 562 21 Aux Arm 2 stage 18 752 300 513 26 Bracket 1 8 732 790 1 78 27 Reta...

Page 45: ...06 44 Usage FourSwitch Single Switch Mounts on Breaker Cover Elec Reset Option Single Switch Assembly Dual Switch Assembly Four Switch Assembly 18 392 075 505 18 392 075 506 18 805 296 501 Electrical Reset not Available for Four Switch Model Item Description Part Number 227 Solenoid 48VDC lnt 18 721 497 005 228 Solenoid 120VAC lnt 18 721 497 001 229 Solenoid 240VAC lnt 18 721 497 003 230 Solenoid ...

Page 46: ...751 349 524 325 RMS TIG TZ CP 1 8 483 905 525 18 751 349 525 326 RMS TSG TZ CP 18 483 905 526 18 751 349 526 327 RMS TSIG TZ CP 1 8 483 905 527 18 751 349 527 Item Description Part Number Trip Device Type 328 RMS TI T CNP 1 8 483 905 528 329 RMS TS TZ CNP 1 8 483 905 529 330 RMS TSI TZ CNP 18 483 905 530 331 RMS TIG TZ CNP 18 483 905 531 332 RMS TSG TZ CNP 1 8 483 905 532 333 RMS TSIG TZ CNP 1 8 4...

Page 47: ...00 395 Trip Transformer 600A 61 300 053 505 to RLE 2000 396 Trip Transformer SOOA 61 300 053 506 to RLE 2000 397 Trip Transformer 1 200A 61 300 053 507 RL 1600 to RLE 2000 398 Trip Transformer 1600A 61 300 053 508 RL 1600 to RLE 2000 399 Trip Transformer 2000A 61 300 053 509 RL 2000 to RLE 2000 46 Item 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 Description Part Number Trip Transformer 1200A 61 300 05...

Page 48: ... 420 I Trip Transformer I 61 300 065 502 I RL 1600 RL 2000 Taps for 400A 800A 1200A and 1600A 421 I Trip Transformer I 61 300 065 503 I RL 2000 RLE 2000 Taps for 500A 1OOOA 1500A and 2000A 422 I Trip Transformer I 61 300 065 504 I RL 3200 Taps for 800A 1600A 2400A and 3200A 423 I Trip Transformer I 61 300 065 505 I RL 4000 RLE 4000 Taps for 1 OOOA 2000A 3000A and 4000A Hardware Common to All Versi...

Page 49: ...etMtg 1 5 171 890 001 Tyrap 00 857 271 230 Guide Plate 1 8 658 1 10 152 Sub D 15 Pin 1 5 1 72 245 015 Pin Guide 1 8 658 1 10 151 Spring 71 141 173 001 Nut 00 633 059 210 Usage Item 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Description Part Number Screw 00 61 5 471 072 Lock Washer 00 655 01 7 014 Cable Hanger 00 857 275 006 Screw 00 615 581 174 Term Conn 18 732 790 592 Cover 18 658 1 43 027 Stan...

Page 50: ...bel 18 657 765 208 Barrier 1 8 657 937 284 Barrier 18 732 790 053 Barrier 1 8 732 790 054 Usage See figure 26 RLF 800 RLF 2000 RLF 2000 RLF 800 RLF 2000 RLF 2000 RLF 2000 Breaker Type Maximum Fuse RLF 800 1 600A RLF 1 600 3000A RLF 2000 4000A Item 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 Description Part Number Fuse 250A 71 142 200 001 Fuse 400A 7...

Page 51: ...tems 101 Thru 106 85 78 82 86 87 87 74 75 76 Top View Rear Panel 1 Plan View of Racking Screw 50 55 46 56 Side View Figure 36 Fuse Carriage Outline 63 77 26 32 60 62 49 85 87 w w w E l e c t r i c a l P a r t M a n u a l s c o m ...

Page 52: ...8 Bracket 1 8 657 942 199 Nut 1 5 1 71 063 018 Screw 15 61 5 024 007 Shutter 18 657 765 373 Rack Shaft Assy 18 733 820 501 Usage RFC 3200A RFC 4000A RFC 3200A RFC 4000A RFC 3200A RFC 4000A Item 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 68 90 91 92 92A 93 95 96 97 98 101 102 103 1 04 105 1 06 107 108 109 1 1 0 Description Part Number Usage Retainer 18 657 822 1 97 Racking Block 1 8 657 823...

Page 53: ...OHM 25W 00 875 401 201 Washer Centering 14 1 05 442 001 Screw 10 x 2 75 00 61 5 635 237 Screw 10 x 5 00 615 644 218 Spacer 15 171 772 001 Screw 6 x 62 00 6 15 648 1 26 Usage Item 1 7 1 8 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 Description Part Number Insulation 00 413 615 182 Terminal 1 5 171 099 007 Terminal 10 Ring 15 1 72 099 03 Terminal 6 Ring 1 5 172 099 001 18 SIS Wire 00 557 286 03 Tyrap 00 857 271 230 Tyrap ...

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