Medium Voltage Distribution

LF circuit breakers
up to 17.5 kV

Catalogue

2008
 A new path for achieving
your electrical installations

A comprehensive offer
The LF range is part of a comprehensive offer of products that
are perfectly coordinated to meet all medium and low voltage
electrical distribution requirements. All of these products have
been designed to work together: electrical, mechanical and
communication compatibility.
The electrical installation is thus both optimised and has improved
performance:
b better service continuity,
b increased personnel and equipment safety,
b guaranteed upgradeability,
b efficient monitoring and control.
You therefore have all the advantages at hand in terms of know-
how and creativity for achieving optimised, safe, upgradeable and
compliant installations.

Tools for facilitating the design and installation

With Schneider Electric, you have a complete range of tools to
help you get to know and install the products whilst complying
with current standards and good working practices. These tools,
technical sheets and guides, design software, training courses,
etc. are regularly updated.

Schneider Electric is associating itself

with your know-how and your creativity
to produce optimised, safe, upgradeable
and compliant installations

For a real partnership with you

A universal solution doesn’t exist because each electrical
installation is specific. The variety of combinations on offer allows
you to truly customise the technical solutions.
You are able to express your creativity and put your know-how to
best advantage when designing, manufacturing and exploiting an
electrical installation.
General contents

General presentation 2

Panorama 5

LF circuit breakers
fixed version 7

LF circuit breakers
withdrawable version 19

LFP circuit breakers 35

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 General presentation LF circuit breakers
The advantages of proven technology

With over 37 years’ industrial experience in Safety

SF6 techniques and over 300,000 installed The breaking medium is sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) used at low pressure.
The insulating enclosure containing the circuit breaker pole(s) is equipped with
devices throughout the world, a safety membrane.
Schneider Electric is today one of the In addition, the rated characteristics, breaking the rated current under the rated
foremost manufacturers of SF6 switchgear. voltage, are generally maintained at zero relative bars of SF6.
Schneider Electric has developed
a wide range of high performance and Reliability
reliable devices operating faultlessly The motor-charged spring stored energy operating mechanism is a key factor
on all 5 continents. of device reliability: Schneider Electric cumulates 37 years’ experience with this type
Continuously increasing its performance, of mechanism, 300,000 of which are already in operation.
Schneider Electric’s mastery of design and the testing of sealed systems guarantees
the company maintains a very high level sustained device performance for at least 30 years.
of innovation in its offer.
Increased endurance
The mechanical and electrical endurance of Schneider Electric SF6 breaking
devices are in conformity with the most demanding specifications recommended by
the IEC.
61051N

These devices therefore meet requirements for even the most exposed of networks.

Less maintenance
Throughout the device’s service life, which in normal operating conditions may be
at least 30 years, the only maintenance required is on the mechanical operating
mechanism, once every 10 years or every 10,000 operations.
Although no maintenance is performed on poles, a diagnosis is possible:
b contact wear can be checked by external pole measurement
b SF6 pressure can be continually monitored by a pressure switch.

Environmentally-friendly
Schneider Electric devices have been designed to ensure protection
of the environment:
b the materials used, both insulating and conductive, are identified and easy
to separate and recycle,
b the SF6 gas is under control from production through to the circuit breaker’s end
of life. In particular it can be recovered at the end of the circuit breaker’s life and
re-used after treatment in line with the new European directive,
b an end of life manual for the product details procedures for dismantling and
recycling components.

Quality Assurance
During production, each circuit breaker undergoes systematic routine tests
in order to check quality and conformity:
b pole sealing check
b checking the correct mechanical operation of the device,
plus its associated locking mechanisms
b checking simultaneous closing of contacts
b checking power frequency insulation level
b checking main circuit resistance
b checking auxiliary circuit insulation
b checking auxiliary circuit electrical resistance
b checking switching speeds
b checking the switching cycle
b measuring the switching times.
The results are recorded on the test certificate for each device
which is initialed by the quality control department.
DE55745

DE55746

Certification
The quality system for the design and production of LF range circuit breakers
is certified in conformity with ISO 9001: 2000 quality assurance standard requirements.
The environmental management system adopted by Schneider Electric production
sites for the production of LF range circuit breakers has been assessed and judged
to be in conformity with requirements in standard ISO 14001.

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General presentation LF circuit breakers
Breaking principle

Breaking principle: self expansion

LF circuit breakers use the SF6 gas self expansion technique.
This technique is the result of many years’ experience in SF6 technology and major
research work.
It combines the effect of thermal expansion with a rotating arc to create arc blowing
and quenching conditions.
The result is reduced control energy requirements and arcing contact erosion;
this increases mechanical and electrical endurance.
The operating sequence of a self-expansion breaking chamber, whose moving part
is driven by the mechanical operating mechanism, is as follows:

b the circuit breaker is closed

DE51242

b on opening of the main contacts (a) the current

DE51243

is shunted into the breaking circuit (b)

b on separation of the arcing contacts, an electrical arc

DE51244

appears in the expansion volume (c). The arc rotates

under the effect of the magnetic field created by the coil
(d) through which flows the current to be broken:
the overpressure created by the temperature build-up
of the gas in the expansion volume (c ) causes a gaseous
flow blowing the arc inside the tubular arcing contact (e),
resulting in arc quenching when the current passes
through the zero point

b the circuit breaker is open.

DE51245

Electrical arc in a self-expansion breaking chamber

PE55764

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General presentation LF circuit breakers

One range of comprehensive and proven LF circuit breakers fixed version from 7.2 kV to 17.5 kV
three-pole circuit breaker units for indoor
installation using SF6 technology.

PE40611
Both compact and dependable, it is ideally
suited to the most demanding applications.
This circuit breaker range meets
IEC standard 62271-100.

LF circuit breakers withdrawable version from 7.2 kV to 17.5 kV

PE40612

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Panorama LF circuit breakers

LF range circuit breakers

Fixed LF1-LF2-LF3 Withdrawable LF1-LF2-LF3 LFP

Front operating mechanism Front operating mechanism Front operating mechanism
(only fixed installation)
Rated voltage Ur (kV, 50/60 Hz)

17.5 17.5 17.5

12 12 12

7.2 7.2

Rated short-circuit breaking current (Isc)

from 25 to 50 kA from 25 from 25 to 50 kA from 25 from 40 from 25
to 40 kA to 40 kA to 50 kA to 31.5 kA
Rated current (Ir)
from 630 to 3150 A from 630 to 3150 A 5000 A

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LF circuit breakers LF circuit breakers
fixed version

General presentation 2
Panorama 5
Presentation 9
General characteristics 10
Description of functions 12
RI stored energy operating mechanism 12
Wiring diagram 12
Opening circuit 13
Remote control 14
Indication and locking/interlocking 15
Dimensions 16
Order form 17
LF circuit breakers withdrawable version 19
LFP circuit breakers 35

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 LF circuit breakers Presentation
fixed version

Description of the device

The LF circuit breaker comprises a basic fixed version:
PE40611

b 3 poles integrated in a “sealed pressure system” type insulating enclosure.

The sealed assembly is filled with SF6 gas at low relative pressure
(0.15 Mpa/1.5 bars) and equipped with a pressure switch
b an RI stored energy electrical operating mechanism.
This gives the device an opening and closing speed that is independent
of the operator, for both electrical and manual orders. It enables reclosing cycles
to be carried out
b a front panel housing the manual operating mechanism and status indicators
b upstream and downstream terminals for the power circuit connection
b a terminal block for connection of external auxiliary circuits.
Each device can also be fitted with the following options:
LF1 - LF2 - LF3 circuit breakers b a supporting frame equipped with rollers and ground fixing brackets for fixed
installation
b circuit breaker locking in the open position by a keylock installed on the front plate
of the operating mechanism
b a 42-pin Harting type LV connector.
PE40613

Applications
LF circuit breakers are three-pole indoor MV circuit breakers.
They are mainly used for operation and protection of public, industrial and tertiary
distribution networks from 7.2 to 17.5 kV.
Through their anti-seismic qualification, they are particularly well suited to nuclear
or thermal power production installations and applications in heavy industries
such as the petrochemical industry.
Through their compact dimensions and harmonized range, LF circuit breakers
are positioned very favorably on the retrofit market.
With self expansion, the breaking technique used in these circuit breakers,
all current types, capacitive and inductive, can be made or broken without
generating overvoltage which could damage your installation.
The LF circuit breaker is therefore ideally suited to operating capacitor banks.
LF1 - LF2 - LF3 circuit breakers installed on a pole support

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 LF circuit breakers General characteristics
fixed version
PE40611

Electrical characteristics according to IEC 62271-100

LF1
Rated voltage Ur kV 50/60 Hz 7.2 12
Insulation voltage
- power frequency withstand Ud kV 50 Hz 1min (*) 20 28
- lightning impulse withstand Up kV peak 60 75
Rated current Ir A 630 b b b b
1250 b b b b
2000 – – – –
2500 – – – –
3150 – – – –
Short circuit current Isc kA 25 31.5 25 31.5
Short time withstand current Ik/tk kA/3 s 25 31.5 25 31.5
Short-circuit making current Ip kA peak 50 Hz 63 79 63 79
60 Hz 65 82 65 82
Rated switching sequence O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO b b b b
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO b b b b
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO b b b b
Operating times Opening ms 48
Breaking ms 70
Closing ms 65
Service temperature T °C –25 to +40
Mechanical endurance Class M2
Number of switching operations 10 000
Electrical endurance Class E2
Capacitive current breaking capacity Class C2

(*) Ud 42 kV 50 Hz, 1 min possible

b Available
– Not available.

Specific applications
Protection of generators and power station auxiliaries
All circuit breakers in the LF range break short circuit currents with an asymmetry
of at least 30%.
In cases where the network constant X/R is greater than 45 ms, the asymmetry
to be broken is higher; this is often the case of circuit breakers protecting nuclear
or thermal power station auxiliaries or circuit breakers that are close to generator sets
or large transformers.
Specific tests have been carried out:
Circuit breakers kV kA Asymmetry
LF2 7.2 43.5 50%
LF3 7.2 43.5 50%
12 40 50%
17.5 25 100%
Switching and protection of capacitor banks
LF range circuit breakers are particularly well suited to switching and protection
of capacitor banks; they are classed C2 according to standard IEC 62271-100.
Tests carried out according to the standard for breaking at 400 A with making
and breaking cycles in case of a capacitor bank with a making current of 20 kA.
Additional tests have been carried out: please consult us.

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LF circuit breakers General characteristics (cont.)
fixed version

LF2 LF3
7.2 12 17.5 7.2 12 17.5

20 28 38 20 28 38
60 75 95 60 75 95
b b b b b – – – – – – – – – – –

b b b b b – – – – – – – b – – b
b b b b b – – – – – – – – – – –
– – – – – b b b b b b b b b b b
– – – – – – b b b – b b b b b b
40 50 40 25 31.5 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40
40 50 40 25 31.5 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40
100 125 100 63 79 63 79 100 125 63 79 100 125 63 79 100
104 130 104 65 82 65 82 104 130 65 82 104 130 65 82 104
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b –

b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b –
48 48
70 70
65 65
–25 to +40 –25 to +40
M2 M2
10 000 10 000
E2 E2
C2 C2

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 LF circuit breakers Description of functions
fixed version RI stored energy operating mechanism
Wiring diagram

Operation of the RI stored energy operating mechanism

PE40614

This mechanism guarantees the device an opening and closing speed unaffected
by the operator, for both electric and manual orders.
It carries out the O and CO cycles and is automatically recharged
by a gear motor after closing. It consists of:
b the stored energy operating mechanism which stores in springs the energy
required to open and close the device
b a gear motor electrical charging device with manual charging by lever
(useful on loss of auxiliary supply)
b manual order devices by push buttons on the front panel of the device
(red and black)
b an electrical remote closing device containing a release with an antipumping relay
b an electrical opening device containing one or more releases, for example:
v shunt trip devices
v Mitop, a low consumption release, used only with the Sepam 100 LA
protection relay.
b an operation counter
b a position indication device by mechanical indicator (black and white)
and a module of 14 auxiliary contacts whose availability varies according
to the diagram used
b a device for indicating “charged” operating mechanism status by mechanical
indicator and electrical contact
b a single contact pressure switch is activated when the gas pressure reduces
below 0.1 MPa (relative pressure: 1 bar).

Wiring diagram
DE55691EN

Close CB

Open CB

M3

YF + YO1 MITOP
anti-pumping or YM
YO2

Motor Shunt closing “Control Shunt Under- Low energy Changeover NO NC Pressure
release mechanism opening voltage release contact contacts contacts switch
+ anti-pumping armed” release release (MITOP)
system indicator contact

Remote control

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 LF circuit breakers Description of functions
fixed version Opening circuit

Composition
DE55701EN

The opening circuit can be produced using the following components:

b shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO1)
b second shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO2)
b undervoltage release (YM)
b low energy release (Mitop).
(2) (1) or (3) Note: see the table of the releases’ combinations “Order form” page.

Shunt opening release (YO1 and YO2)

Energizing this unit causes instant opening of the circuit breaker.
Characteristics
Power supply See “Order form” page
Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.7 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC 160 VA
V DC 50 W

Operating device
Undervoltage release (YM)
DE60094

This release unit causes the systematic opening of the circuit breaker when its
supply voltage drops below a value less than 35% of the rated voltage, even if this
drop is slow and gradual. It can open the circuit breaker between 35% and 70% of
its rated voltage. If the release unit is not supplied power, manual or electrical closing
of the circuit breaker is impossible. Closing of the circuit breaker is compulsory when
the supply voltage of the release unit reaches 85% of its rated voltage.
Shunt opening release (1) Characteristics
Power supply See “Order form” page
DE60089

Threshold Opening 0.35 to 0.7 Ur

Closing 0.85 Ur
Consumption Triggering V AC 400 VA
V DC 100 W
Latched V AC 100 VA
V DC 10 W
Undervoltage release (2)

Low energy release (Mitop)

DE60091

This specific release unit comprises a low consumption unit and is specifically used
for Sepam 100LA self-powered relays.
Characteristics
Power supply Direct current
Threshold 0.6 A < I < 3 A
Low energy release (3)
Any tripping due to the Mitop release unit is momentarily indicated by an SDE type
changeover contact.

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 LF circuit breakers Description of functions
fixed version Remote control

Function
DE55702

(6) (5)
Remote control enables the remote opening and closing of the circuit breaker.

Composition
The remote control mechanism comprises:
b an electrical motor with gearing
b a shunt closing release (YF) combined with an anti-pumping device
b an operation counter.

Electrical motor with gearing (M)

The electrical motor arms and re-arms the stored energy unit as soon as the circuit
breaker is closed. This allows the instant closing of the device after opening.
The arming lever is only used as a back-up operating mechanism in the case of any
auxiliary power supply.
The M3 contact indicates the end of arming operations.
Characteristics
(4) Power supply See “Order form” page
Threshold V AC/V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC 380 VA
V DC 380 W
Operating mechanism

Shunt closing release (YF)

DE60093

This allows the remote closing of the circuit breaker when the operating mechanism
is armed.
Characteristics
Power supply See “Order form” page
Electrical motor and gearing (4) Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC 160 VA
DE60151

V DC 50 W
The anti-pumping relay enables the guaranteeing of opening priority in the case
of a permanent closing order. This therefore avoids the device being caught
in a uncontrolled opening-closing loop.

Shunt closing release (5)

Operation counter
DE60087

The operation counter is visible on the front panel.

It displays the number of switching cycles (CO) that the device has carried out.

Operation counter (6)

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 LF circuit breakers Description of functions
fixed version Indication and locking/interlocking

“Open/closed” auxiliary contacts

DE55690

The number of contacts available depends on the options chosen on the operating
mechanism.
In the basic configuration, the circuit breaker’s operating mechanism comprises
(7) a total of:
b 5 normally closed contacts (NC)
b 5 normally open contacts (NO)
b 1 changeover contact (CHG).
The usage procedure for auxiliary contacts is given in the following table:
Options
NC contact NO contact
Shunt opening release (each one) 0 1
(8) Undervoltage release 0 0
Low energy release (Mitop) 0 0
In order to know the final number of available contacts, you must deduct the total
number of contacts included in the circuit breaker (5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG),
the number of contacts used given in the table above.
E.g.: a circuit breaker equipped with a remote control and a shunt trip unit has
the following available contacts:
Operating mechanism 5 NC + 4 NO + 1 CHG.
With a undervoltage release instead of the shunt trip, this circuit breaker would have
the following available contacts:
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5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG.
Shunt opening release combination
1st release Shunt opening Undervoltage release Mitop
release YO1 YM
2nd release
Auxiliary contacts (7) Without 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO+ 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG
Shunt opening release 5NC + 3NO + 1CHG 5NC + 4NO+ 1CHG 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG
YO2
DE60124

Undervoltage release 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG

YM
Mitop 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG

Locking the circuit breaker in the “open” position

This key-operated device allows the circuit breaker to be locked in the “open” position.
The circuit breaker is locked in the open position by blocking the opening push button
in the “engaged” position.
Locking is achieved using a Profalux or Ronis captive key type keylock.

Keylocking kit (8)

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 LF circuit breakers Dimensions
fixed version LF1, LF2, LF3 circuit breakers

Device
Basic fixed
50 50 connection 50 270
LF1 LF2 LF3 35 25

DE55704EN
A 493 554 728
Weight (kg) 106 128 149.5

on
off
330
on
off
590

A 536 34

Fixed with a support frame

LF1 LF2 LF3

DE55705

B 542 602 776

Weight (kg) 124 148 168
on
off
330
on
off

995

555

B 539 34

Connections
Direct to the device Connection on pads
b LF1 b LF2: b LF3:
b LF2 < 2000 A < 95 kV impulse v 2000 A v 2500 A/95 kV impulse
b LF3 < 2500 A and < 95 kV impulse v 1250 A/95 kV impulse v 3150 A/95 kV impulse
v 630 A/95 kV impulse
b LF3: 1250 A/95 kV impulse
DE55706EN

DE55707

DE55708

63 20 15 52 128
3 x 40 8 Ø 12,2
11 11 32
3 x 30
20 40
40
C E
15

60
D E

22,5 4 x ø12
7,5 66 40
3 x 2M10 x 26 (effective length)

LF1 LF2 LF3 Note:

C 160 180 240 b recommended connection screw M10 class 8.8.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm with contact washer.
D 145 165 225
b connectors delivered mounted on the device
E 145 165 225 b for more details refer to the dimensional drawings

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LF circuit breakers Order form
fixed version LF1, LF2, LF3 fixed up to 17.5 kV

Only one of the boxes (ticked X or filled by Basic fixed circuit breaker Quantity
the needed value) have to be considered between each
horizontal line. Rated voltage Ur (kV)
Orange box X corresponds to none priced functions.
Impulse voltage Up (kVbil)

Short-circuit current Isc (kA)

Rated current Ir (A)

Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz

Colour for push buttons and indicators IEC standard ANSI standard

Push buttons open/close: Red/black

Indicator open/close: Black/white Green/red

Operating mechanism charged/discharged: White/yellow Charge/discharge

Circuit breaker options

1st opening release (see possible choices in combination table below)
Shunt opening release YO1
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)

2nd opening release (see possible choices in combination table below)

Shunt opening release YO2
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)
Undervoltage release YM
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)
Mitop (not available with sismic version)
Without contact With contact

Remote control
Electrical motor M 24…32 Vdc 110…127 Vdc/ac
48…60 Vdc/ac 220…250 Vdc/ac
Shunt closing release YF
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)

Low voltage wiring connection Male plug (1.2 m) Female socket (2 m)

Locking C.B. in open position Ronis Profalux
Sismic version (consult us)
Support frame
Leaflets language French English

Different releases combinations

Shunt opening releases YO1/YO2 1 2 1 1
Undervoltage release YM 1 1 1
Mitop 1 1 1

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LF circuit breakers LF circuit breakers
withdrawable version

General presentation 2
Panorama 5
LF circuit breakers fixed version 7
Presentation 21
General characteristics 22
Description of functions 24
Racking in 24
Connection 26
RI stored energy operating mechanism 27
Wiring diagram 27
Opening circuit 28
Remote control 29
Indication and locking/interlocking 30
Safety functions 31
Dimensions 32
Order form 33
LFP circuit breakers 35

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 LF circuit breakers Presentation
withdrawable version

Description of the device

PE40612

The basic withdrawable version of the LF circuit breaker comprises:

b the circuit breaker unit with its operating mechanism:
v 3 poles integrated in a “sealed pressure system” type insulating enclosure.
The sealed assembly is filled with SF6 gas at low relative pressure
(0.15 Mpa/1.5 bars) and equipped with a pressure switch
v an RI stored energy electrical operating mechanism.
This gives the device an opening and closing speed that is independent
of the operator, for both electrical and manual orders. It enables reclosing cycles
to be carried out
v a front panel housing the manual operating mechanism and status indicators.
b the components enabling it to be withdrawable:
v the circuit breaker is equipped with racking arms and contact fingers and mounted
on a racking in/out drive device with a threaded shaft activated by a handle,
including all of the safety interlock systems.
LF withdrawable circuit breaker and cassette
v a Harting type male LV connector allows connection of the external auxiliary circuits.
Each device can optionally be fitted with:
b locking of the circuit breaker in the following positions:
v open, by a key lock installed on the control panel
v racked out, by a key lock installed on the drive device.
b the basic MC cassette, comprising:
v a metal structure and two guide rails
v fixed connection fingers insulated by bushings
v metal shutters to insulate from the HV part
v safety interlocking systems
v a female Harting type LV connector.
b MC cassette options:
v circuit breaker racked-in or out position indicator contacts
v a circuit breaker operating mechanism spring discharge system
v a circuit breaker racked-in blocking mechanism
v an extraction tool
v an equipped door
v a foolproof device for the circuit breaker rating
v an earthing switch operating mechanism (see chapter 5 in catalogue
“MV switchboards components” ref. AMTED305019EN).

Applications
LF circuit breakers are three-pole indoor MV circuit breakers.
They are mainly used for operation and protection of public, industrial and tertiary
distribution networks from 7.2 to 17.5 kV.
Through their anti-seismic qualification, they are particularly well suited to nuclear
or thermal power production installations and applications in heavy industries
such as the petrochemical industry.
Through their compact dimensions and harmonized range, LF circuit breakers
are positioned very favorably on the retrofit market.
With self expansion, the breaking technique used in these circuit breakers,
all current types, capacitive and inductive, can be made or broken without
generating overvoltage which could damage your installation.
The LF circuit breaker is therefore ideally suited to operating capacitor banks.

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 LF circuit breakers General characteristics
withdrawable version
PE40612

Electrical characteristics according to IEC 62271-100

Circuit breaker/Cassette LF1/MC1
Rated voltage Ur kV 50/60 Hz 7.2 12
Insulation voltage
- power frequency withstand Ud kV 50 Hz 1min (*) 20 28
- lightning impulse withstand Up kV peak 60 75
Rated current Ir A 630 b b b b
1250 b b b b
2000 – – – –
2500 – – – –
3150 – – – –
Short circuit current Isc kA 25 31.5 25 31.5
Short time withstand current Ik/tk kA/3 s, kA/1 s 25 31.5 25 31.5
Short-circuit making current Ip kA peak 50 Hz 63 79 63 79
60 Hz 65 82 65 82
Rated switching sequence O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO b b b b
O-0.3 s-CO-3 min-CO b b b b
O-0.3 s-CO-15 s-CO b b b b
Operating times Opening ms 48
Breaking ms 70
Closing ms 65
Service temperature T °C –25 to +40
Mechanical endurance Class M2
Number of switching operations 10 000
Electrical endurance Class E2
Capacitive current breaking capacity Class C2

(*) Ud 42 kV 50 Hz, 1 min possible

(**) Rated short-circuit breaking duration (tk): 1 s
b Available
– Not available.

Specific applications
Protection of generators and power station auxiliaries
All circuit breakers in the LF range break short circuit currents with an asymmetry
of at least 30%.
In cases where the network constant X/R is greater than 45 ms, the asymmetry
to be broken is higher; this is often the case of circuit breakers protecting nuclear
or thermal power station auxiliaries or circuit breakers that are close to generator sets
or large transformers.
Specific tests have been carried out:
Circuit breakers kV kA Asymmetry
LF2 7.2 43.5 50%
LF3 7.2 43.5 50%
12 40 50%
17.5 25 100%
Switching and protection of capacitor banks
LF range circuit breakers are particularly well suited to switching and protection
of capacitor banks; they are classed C2 according to standard IEC 62271-100.
Tests carried out according to the standard for breaking at 400 A with making
and breaking cycles in case of a capacitor bank with a making current of 20 kA.
Additional tests have been carried out: please consult us.

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LF circuit breakers General characteristics (cont.)
withdrawable version

LF2/MC2 LF3/MC3
7.2 12 17.5 7.2 12 17.5

20 28 38 20 28 38
60 75 95 60 75 95
b b b b b – – – – – – – – – – –

b b b b b – – – – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – – – – – b – – b
– – – – – b b b b b b b b b b b
– – – – – – b b b – b b b b b b
40 50 40 25 31.5 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40 50 25 31.5 40
40 50 (**) 40 25 31.5 25 31.5 40 50 (**) 25 31.5 40 50 (**) 25 31.5 40
100 125 100 63 79 63 79 100 125 63 79 100 125 63 79 100
104 130 104 65 82 65 82 104 130 65 82 104 130 65 82 104
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b –

b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b –
48 48
70 70
65 65
–25 to +40 –25 to +40
M2 M2
10 000 10 000
E2 E2
C2 C2

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 LF circuit breakers Description of functions
withdrawable version Racking in

Assembly components
DE52495

The “racking-in/out” function is achieved by:

b the withdrawable circuit breaker with its LV connector (mobile part)
b the cassette with its bushings (fixed part).

Circuit breaker operation

The withdrawable circuit breaker can be placed in 3 stable positions:
b service position: circuit breaker racked in and locked in position;
LV plugs connected
b test position: circuit breaker racked out and locked in position;
LV plug connected
b disconnected position: circuit breaker extracted and locked in this position,
LV plug disconnected.
DE52496

Circuit breaker safety functions

A drive system using a threaded shaft gives easier racking and unracking.
Test position contact
Operation position This is activated when the circuit breaker is in the “test” or “service” position.
Earthing is achieved throughout the operation via the racking carriage casters.
DE52497

An addition earthing system can be supplied as an option.

Interlocking mechanisms
In conformity with IEC standards 62271-100 and 62271-200, the following interlocks
are available:
b impossibility of racking in or out is the circuit breaker is not in the “open” position
b impossible to rack in the circuit breaker when the LV plug is not connected
Test position b impossible to disconnect the LV plug if the circuit breaker is not racked-out.
Cubicle door interlocking mechanism
DE52498

The carriage is equipped with a device that enables interlocking between the racking
out of the circuit breaker and the cubicle door:
b possible to rack in the circuit breaker only if the door is closed
b possible to open the door only if the circuit breaker is racked out.
This device must be disabled if the interlocking function is not present.

Disconnected position
DE52499

Interlocking door-cubicle

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withdrawable version Racking in (cont.)

MC cassette safety functions

DE52500

The MC cassette is designed to receive the LF circuit breaker and comprises the
following components ensuring safety when racking-in (see details in the Installation
Guide ref. 07897536EN).
Metal structure with two guide rails
The rails guide the LF circuit breaker during racking-in/out operations.
Fixed connection fingers insulated by bushings
The three ends of the circuit breaker, fitted with racking clusters, provide the contact
with these three fingers.
Metal shutters to insulate from the MV part
Three shutters mounted on the structure stop access to the racking fingers when the
circuit breaker is extracted (protection index: IP2X).
Safety interlocking systems
When carrying out maintenance operations, it is possible to:
b padlock the shutters in the closed position
DE52501

b unlock the access mechanism to the fixed contacts.

Anti-drop function
This function ensures operator safety during circuit breaker extraction.

Compulsory MC cassette accessories

Female Harting low voltage connector
Extraction tool
A connector with a cable can either be delivered with the circuit breaker,
with the circuit breaker plus the cassette, or separately.
DE52505

Panel with circuit breaker operation pictograms

A self-adhesive panel shows racking-in and out operations for the circuit breaker.
This is systematically delivered when the circuit breaker is ordered either
with the cassette or as a separate order.
Racking handle
The handle is used for circuit breaker racking-in/out operations and for earthing
switch opening and closing operations.
Extraction tool
Indication contacts b A standard tool allows the breaking device to be extracted from each cassette
version, whatever the installation height, up to 800 mm from the ground.
b A simplified extraction tool can be manufactured locally according to the
installation height.
DE52503

50 kA fixing lock
This upper lock enabling the circuit breaker to be held in the cassette in the case of
a fault, is compulsory for LF2/LF3 circuit breakers with a 50 kA withstand.

MC cassette options
Circuit breaker racked-in or racked-out position indicator contacts
6 contacts (3 NO + 3 NC) or 12 contacts (6 NO + 6 NC)
Operating mechanism spring discharge system
Circuit breaker operating mechanism springs are automatically discharged when it is
extracted from the cubicle. This function avoids any risk of unwanted circuit breaker
closing.
Mechanical circuit breaker racked-in lock
(A) 50 kA interlock
This option is included when the earthing switch is installed. However, it can be
(B) Discharge of the circuit breaker operating mechanism
on extraction delivered separately if the earthing circuit breaker is not required: it takes the space
and volume of the earthing switch operating mechanism.
DE52502

Equipped MV access door

Possibility of delivering a fully equipped, painted door (RAL 9001) available with
or without the manual circuit breaker closing mechanism.
Possibility of producing the door locally (drawings and accessories available).
Foolproofing device
This enables foolproofing of the circuit breaker rating relative to the cassette rating.
This system is mounted on the cassette side. The corresponding combining of the
right circuit breaker rating must be carried out by the panel builder.
Earthing switch operating mechanism
This can be mounted under the cassette, for suitable interlocking between the circuit
breaker and the earthing switch (see detailed description in chapter 5 catalogue
“MV switchboards components” ref. AMTED305019EN).

Cassette/circuit breaker foolproofing device

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LF circuit breakers Description of functions
withdrawable version Connection

MV connection
The customer connection is easily made at the rear of the cassette on the connection
terminals integrated in the bushings (see drilling details in the “Installation Guide”
ref. 07897536EN).

DE52507

MV connection

LV connection
With the withdrawable circuit breaker, the LV cabling has an LV connector with:
b a mobile part (male Harting connector) at the end of a flexible cable, fully
connected to the operating mechanism terminal by a sleeve
b a fixed part (female Harting connector) compatible with the male part mounted
at the top, inside the cassette.
Interlocking function
In conformity with IEC standard 62271-200, an interlocking function prohibits:
b racking in when the LV plug is not connected
b disconnection of the LV plug if the circuit breaker is in the racked-in position.
DE52508

LV plug connection

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 LF circuit breakers Description of functions
withdrawable version RI stored energy operating mechanism
Wiring diagram

Operation of the RI stored energy operating mechanism

PE40614

This mechanism guarantees the device an opening and closing speed unaffected
by the operator, for both electric and manual orders.
It carries out the O and CO cycles and is automatically recharged
by a gear motor after closing. It consists of:
b the stored energy operating mechanism which stores in springs the energy
required to open and close the device
b a gear motor electrical charging device with manual charging by lever
(useful on loss of auxiliary supply)
b manual order devices by push buttons on the front panel of the device
(red and black)
b an electrical remote closing device containing a release with an antipumping relay
b an electrical opening device containing one or more releases, for example:
v shunt trip devices
v Mitop, a low consumption release, used only with the Sepam 100 LA
protection relay.
b an operation counter
b a position indication device by mechanical indicator (black and white)
and a module of 14 auxiliary contacts whose availability varies according
to the diagram used
b a device for indicating “charged” operating mechanism status by mechanical
indicator and electrical contact
b a single contact pressure switch is activated when the gas pressure reduces
below 0.1 MPa (relative pressure: 1 bar).

Wiring diagram
DE55692EN

Close CB

Open CB

M3

YF + Mitop
anti-pumping YO1 YO2 YM

Motor Shunt closing “Control Shunt Under- Low energy Changeover NO NC Pressure
release mechanism opening voltage release contact contacts contacts switch
+ anti-pumping armed” release release (Mitop)
system indicator contact

Remote control

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 LF circuit breakers Description of functions
withdrawable version Opening circuit

Composition
DE55701EN

The opening circuit can be produced using the following components:

b shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO1)
b second shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO2)
b undervoltage release (YM)
b low energy release (Mitop).
(2) (1) or (3) Note: see the table of the releases’ combinations, “Order form” page.

Shunt opening release (YO1 and YO2)

Energizing this unit causes instant opening of the circuit breaker.
Characteristics
Power supply See “Order form” page
Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.7 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC 160 VA
V DC 50 W

Operating mechanism
Undervoltage release (YM)
DE60094

This release unit causes the systematic opening of the circuit breaker when its
supply voltage drops below a value less than 35% of the rated voltage, even if this
drop is slow and gradual. It can open the circuit breaker between 35% and 70% of
its rated voltage. If the release unit is not supplied power, manual or electrical closing
of the circuit breaker is impossible. Closing of the circuit breaker is possible when
the supply voltage of the release unit reaches 85% of its rated voltage.
Shunt opening release (1) Characteristics
Power supply See “Order form” page
DE60089

Threshold Opening 0.35 to 0.7 Ur

Closing 0.85 Ur
Consumption Triggering V AC 400 VA
V DC 100 W
Latched V AC 100 VA
V DC 10 W
Undervoltage release (2)

Low energy release (Mitop)

DE60091

This specific release unit comprises a low consumption unit and is specifically used
for Sepam 100LA self-powered relays.
Characteristics
Power supply Direct current
Threshold 0.6 A < I < 3 A
Low energy release (3)
Any tripping due to the Mitop release unit is momentarily indicated by an SDE type
changeover contact (option).

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withdrawable version Remote control

Function
DE56115

(5)
In its basic version, the circuit breaker comprises a remote control mechanism
for remote circuit breaker opening and closing.

Composition
The remote control mechanism comprises:
b an electrical motor with gearing
b a shunt closing release (YF) combined with an anti-pumping device
b an operation counter.

Electrical motor with gearing (M)

The electrical motor carries out the automatic rearming of the stored energy unit as
soon as the circuit breaker is closed. This allows the instant reclosing of the device
after opening. The arming lever is only used as a backup operating mechanism
in the case of the absence of the auxiliary power supply.
The M3 contact indicates the end of arming operations.
(4) Characteristics
Power supply See “Order form” page
Threshold V AC/V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC 380 VA
Operating mechanism
V DC 380 W
DE60093

Shunt closing release (YF)

This release allows the remote closing of the circuit breaker when the operating
mechanism is armed.
Characteristics
Electrical motor and gearing (4) Power supply See “Order form” page
Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
DE60151

Consumption V AC 160 VA
V DC 50 W
The shunt closing release is combined with an anti-pumping relay that enables priority
to be given to opening in the case of a permanent closing order. This thus avoids
the device being caught in an uncontrolled opening-closing cycle.
Shunt closing release (5)

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withdrawable version Indication and locking/interlocking

(6) (7) Operation counter

DE56116

The operation counter is visible on the front panel.

It displays the number of switching cycles (CO) that the device has carried out.

“Open/closed” auxiliary contacts

These auxiliary contacts indicate the “open” or “closed” position of the circuit breaker.
The number of contacts available depends on the options chosen on the operating
mechanism.
In the basic configuration, the circuit breaker operating mechanism comprises
a total of:
b 5 normally closed contacts (NC)
b 5 normally open contacts (NO)
(8) b 1 changeover contact (CHG).
The usage mode for auxiliary contacts is given in the following table:
Options
NC contact NO contact
Shunt opening release (each one) 0 1
Undervoltage release 0 0
Low energy release (Mitop) 0 0
Operating mechanism
To know the final number of available contacts, you must deduct the total number
of contacts included in the circuit breaker (5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG), from the number
DE60087

of contacts used indicated in the table above.

E.g.: a circuit breaker equipped with a remote control and a shunt release
has the following contacts available:
5 NC + 4 NO + 1 CHG.
With an undervoltage release instead of a shunt release, this circuit breaker
Operation counter (6) would have the following available contacts:
5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG.
DE51953

Shunt opening release combination

1st release Shunt opening Undervoltage release Mitop
release YO1 YM
2nd release
Without 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO+ 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG
Auxiliary contacts (7) Shunt opening release 5NC + 3NO + 1CHG 5NC + 4NO+ 1CHG 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG
YO2
Undervoltage release 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG
DE60124

YM
Mitop 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG

Contacts characteristics
Rated current 10 A
Breaking capacity AC 220 V (cos ϕ ≥ 0.3) 1A
DC 110/220 V (L/R ≤ 0.02 s) 0.3 A

Locking the circuit breaker in the “open” position

Kit to lock the circuit breaker in the “open” position (8) This key-operated device allows the circuit breaker to be locked in the “open” position.
The circuit breaker is locked in the open position by blocking the opening push button
in the “engaged” position.
Locking is achieved using a Profalux or Ronis captive key type keylock.

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LF circuit breakers Description of functions
withdrawable version Safety functions

This table describes the safety functions available on the withdrawable version
of the LF circuit breaker.
How to use the table
Each of the boxes describes the functional status of each circuit breaker position
and the associated parts:
Possible status
Possible status, impossible operation
Impossible status

Parts Circuit breaker positions

Insertion Racking-in

Extraction Racking-out
Removed Disconnected Test position Service
1 - Cradle Fool-proof
protection (1)
Anti-drop (2)
No opening shutters

Shutters padlocking possible

Door closing
2 - LV plug Disconnected
impossible
Connected No unplugging (5)

3 - Circuit breaker Closed No racking-in No racking-out

Auto-discharge
function (3)
Open No closing

Open position circuit breaker locking available (3)

4 - Switchboard door Open No racking-in

Closed No door opening (4)

5 - Earthing switch Open No earthing switch closing

Closed No racking-in

(1) This protection mechanism ensures that the performance levels of the circuit breaker correspond with those of the cassette.
(2) Device that prevents the circuit breaker from dropping when extracted from the cassette.
The device can be either unlocked manually or when the extraction rig is put in position.
(3) Option.
(4) Interlocking device to be fitted to the cubicle door.
(5) Because the door is closed.

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LF circuit breakers Dimensions
withdrawable version LF1, LF2, LF3 circuit breakers

Device
Basic withdrawable

DE52513

DE52514
E E 550
C.B./Cassette LF1/MC1 LF2/MC2 LF3/MC3
L/W 556 686 886
285
E (phase to phase) 145 185 240
Weight (kg) 245 285 325 (1250 A)
365 (2500 A)
435 (3150 A)

980
370
805

300

L/W 321 611 100

902

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LF circuit breakers Order form
withdrawable version LF1, LF2, LF3 withdrawable up to 17.5 kV

Only one of the boxes (ticked X or filled by Basic withdrawable circuit breaker Quantity
the needed value) have to be considered between each Rated voltage Ur (kV)
horizontal line.
Orange box X corresponds to none priced functions. Impulse voltage Up (kVbil)

Short-circuit current Isc (kA)

Rated current Ir (A)

Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz

Colour for push buttons and indicators IEC standard ANSI standard

Push buttons open/close: Red/black

Indicator open/close: Black/white Green/red

Operating mechanism charged/discharged: White/yellow Charge/discharge

Circuit breaker options

1st opening release (see possible choices in combination table below)
Shunt opening release YO1
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)

2nd opening release (see possible choices in combination table below)

Shunt opening release YO2
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)
Undervoltage release YM
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)
Mitop (not available with sismic version)
Without contact With contact

Remote control
Electrical motor M 24…32 Vdc 110…127 Vdc/ac
48…60 Vdc/ac 220…250 Vdc/ac
Shunt closing release YF
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)

Locking C.B. in open position Ronis Profalux

Sismic version (consult us)
Leaflets language French English

MC cassette
MC cassette type MC1 MC2 MC3
Rated short circuit current Isc y 40 kA 50 kA
Rated current Ir 1250 A 2500 A 3150 A

MC cassette accessories
Racked in/out position contact 3 NO, 3 NC 6 NO, 6 NC
Pictogram of the circuit breaker of the earthing switch
Circuit breaker spring mechanism discharge
Extraction table Quantity
Extra handle Quantity
Door with hinge, windows and pictogram
MC1 MC2 MC3
Accessories for door (local manufacturing): hinge, windows and pictogram
with front cover for MC1 MC2 MC3

Different releases combinations

Shunt opening releases YO1/YO2 1 2 1 1 2
Undervoltage release YM 1 1 1 1
Mitop 1 1

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LF circuit breakers LFP circuit breakers

General presentation 2
Panorama 5
LF circuit breakers fixed version 7
LF circuit breakers withdrawable version 19
Presentation 37
General characteristics 38
Description of functions 39
RI stored energy operating mechanism 39
Wiring diagram 39
Opening circuit 40
Remote control 41
Indication and locking/interlocking 42
Dimensions 43
Order form 44

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36
 LFP circuit breakers Presentation

Description of the device

PE40615

The basic version of the LFP circuit breaker comprises:

b 3 pole-units incorporated each in an insulating enclosure of the “sealed pressure
system” type. The sealed assembly is filled with SF6 at low pressure
b a RI type operating mechanism
b a front panel housing the manual operating mechanism and the status indicators
b upstream and downstream terminals for power circuit connection
b a terminal block for connection of the external auxiliary circuits
b two pressure switches for permanent monitoring of the circuit breaker
on each of the 3 pole-units:
v a pressure switch with a high threshold contact for pressure rise indication
v a pressure switch with two low threshold contacts for indication of an eventual
drop in pressure.
Options:
b a supporting frame equipped with rollers and ground fixing brackets
for simplified handling and installation
b circuit breaker locking in open position by keylock installed on the front plate
of the operating mechanism
b a Harting brand multipin socket for the connected of low voltage auxiliary circuits.

Application
The Merlin Gerin LFP circuit breaker is a three-pole indoor circuit breaker using SF6
technology.
It ensures the operation and protection of networks at the a.c. generator outlet side
of hydraulic power plants or gas turbines and of networks supplying thermal or
nuclear power plant auxiliaries.
It complies with IEC 62271-100.

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PE40615 LFP circuit breakers General characteristics

Electrical characteristics according to IEC 62271-100

Rated voltage Ur kV 50/60 Hz 12 15 17.5

Insulation voltage
- power frequency withstand Ud kV 50 Hz 1min 28 (*) 38 (*) 38 (*)
- lightning impulse withstand Up kV peak 75 95 (*) 95 (*)
Rated current Ir A 5000 b b b b b
Short circuit current Isc kA 40 50 40 25 31.5
Asymmetry (%) 50 30 30 100 30
Short time withstand current Ik/tk kA/3 s 40 50 40 25 31.5
Short-circuit making current Ip kA peak 50 Hz 100 125 100 63 79
Rated switching sequence O-3 min-CO-3 min-CO b b b b b
Operating times Opening ms 48
Breaking ms 70
Closing ms 65
Service temperature T °C –25 to +40

(*) For higher values: consult us

b Available.

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 LFP circuit breakers Description of functions
RI stored energy operating mechanism
Wiring diagram

Operation of the RI stored energy operating mechanism

PE40614

This mechanism guarantees the device an opening and closing speed unaffected
by the operator, for both electric and manual orders.
It carries out the O and CO cycles and is automatically recharged
by a gear motor after closing. It consists of:
b the stored energy operating mechanism which stores in springs the energy
required to open and close the device
b a gear motor electrical charging device with manual charging by lever
(useful on loss of auxiliary supply)
b manual order devices by push buttons on the front panel of the device
(red and black)
b an electrical remote closing device containing a release with an antipumping relay
b an electrical opening device containing one or more releases, for example:
v shunt trip devices
v Mitop, a low consumption release, used only with the Sepam 100 LA
protection relay.
b an operation counter
b a position indication device by mechanical indicator (black and white)
and a module of 14 auxiliary contacts whose availability varies according
to the diagram used
b a device for indicating “charged” operating mechanism status by mechanical
indicator and electrical contact
b a double contact pressure switch is activated when the gas pressure reduces below:
v 1st stage: 0.18 MPa (relative pressure: 1.8 bar)
v 2nd stage: 0.1 MPa (relative pressure: 1 bar)
b a single contact pressure switch is activated when the gas pressure exceeds
0.4 MPa (relative pressure: 4 bar).

Wiring diagram
J Circuit breaker
DE55780

KN Anti-pumping relay
M Spring charging motor
M1-M2 End-of-charging contacts
M3 Operating mechanism charged” indication contact
QF Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts
SE Trip indication maintained contact
Sm1 Closing pushbutton (external)
Sm2 Opening pushbutton for shunt release (external)
Sm3 Opening pushbutton for undervoltage release (external)
Sn Closing disable contact (external)
SP1 Pressure-switch contact
SP2 Pressure-switch contact
SP3 Pressure-switch contact
YF Closing release
Y01-Y02 Shunt opening releases
YM Undervoltage opening release
Mitop Mitop opening release (autonomous)

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Opening circuit

Composition
DE55701EN

The opening circuit can be produced using the following components:

b shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO1)
b second shunt opening release (on energizing) (YO2)
b undervoltage release (YM)
b low energy release (Mitop).
(2) (1) or (3) Note: see the table of the releases’ combinations “Order form” page.

Shunt opening release (YO1 and YO2)

Energizing this unit causes instant opening of the circuit breaker.
Characteristics
Power supply See “Order form” page
Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.7 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC 160 VA
V DC 50 W

Operating mechanism
Undervoltage release (YM)
DE60094

This release unit causes the systematic opening of the circuit breaker when its
supply voltage drops below a value less than 35% of the rated voltage, even if this
drop is slow and gradual. It can open the circuit breaker between 35% and 70% of
its rated voltage. If the release unit is not supplied power, manual or electrical closing
of the circuit breaker is impossible. Closing of the circuit breaker is compulsory when
the supply voltage of the release unit reaches 85% of its rated voltage.
Shunt opening release (1) Characteristics
Power supply See “Order form” page
DE60089

Threshold Opening 0.35 to 0.7 Ur

Closing 0.85 Ur
Consumption Triggering V AC 400 VA
V DC 100 W
Latched V AC 100 VA
V DC 10 W
Undervoltage release (2)

Low energy release (Mitop)

DE60091

This specific release unit comprises a low consumption unit and is specifically used
for Sepam 100LA self-powered relays.
Characteristics
Power supply Direct current
Threshold 0.6 A < I < 3 A
Low energy release (3)
Any tripping due to the Mitop release unit is momentarily indicated by an SDE type
changeover contact.

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 LFP circuit breakers Description of functions
Remote control

Function
DE55702

(6) (5)
Remote control enables the remote opening and closing of the circuit breaker.

Composition
The remote control mechanism comprises:
b an electrical motor with gearing
b a shunt closing release (YF) combined with an anti-pumping device
b an operation counter.

Electrical motor with gearing (M)

The electrical motor arms and re-arms the stored energy unit as soon as the circuit
breaker is closed. This allows the instant closing of the device after opening.
The arming lever is only used as a back-up operating mechanism in the case of any
auxiliary power supply.
The M3 contact indicates the end of arming operations.
Characteristics
(4) Power supply See “Order form” page
Threshold V AC/V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC 380 VA
V DC 380 W
Operating mechanism

Shunt closing release (YF)

DE60093

This allows the remote closing of the circuit breaker when the operating mechanism
is armed.
Characteristics
Power supply See “Order form” page
Electrical motor and gearing (4) Threshold V AC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
V DC 0.85 to 1.1 Ur
Consumption V AC 160 VA
DE60151

V DC 50 W
The anti-pumping relay enables the guaranteeing of opening priority in the case
of a permanent closing order. This therefore avoids the device being caught
in a uncontrolled opening-closing loop.

Shunt closing release (5)

Operation counter
DE60087

The operation counter is visible on the front panel.

It displays the number of switching cycles (CO) that the device has carried out.

Operation counter (6)

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 LFP circuit breakers Description of functions
Indication and locking/interlocking

“Open/closed” auxiliary contacts

DE55690

The number of contacts available depends on the options chosen on the operating
mechanism.
In the basic configuration, the circuit breaker’s operating mechanism comprises
(7) a total of:
b 5 normally closed contacts (NC)
b 5 normally open contacts (NO)
b 1 changeover contact (CHG).
The usage procedure for auxiliary contacts is given in the following table:
Options
NC contact NO contact
Shunt opening release (each one) 0 1
(8) Undervoltage release 0 0
Low energy release (Mitop) 0 0
In order to know the final number of available contacts, you must deduct the total
number of contacts included in the circuit breaker (5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG),
the number of contacts used given in the table above.
E.g.: a circuit breaker equipped with a remote control and a shunt trip unit has
the following available contacts:
Operating mechanism 5 NC + 4 NO + 1 CHG.
With a undervoltage release instead of the shunt trip, this circuit breaker would have
the following available contacts:
DE51953

5 NC + 5 NO + 1 CHG.
Shunt opening release combination
1st release Shunt opening Undervoltage release Mitop
release YO1 YM
2nd release
Auxiliary contacts (7) Without 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO+ 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG
Shunt opening release 5NC + 3NO + 1CHG 5NC + 4NO+ 1CHG 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG
YO2
DE60124

Undervoltage release 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG

YM
Mitop 5NC + 4NO + 1CHG 5NC + 5NO + 1CHG

Locking the circuit breaker in the “open” position

This key-operated device allows the circuit breaker to be locked in the “open” position.
The circuit breaker is locked in the open position by blocking the opening push button
in the “engaged” position.
Locking is achieved using a Profalux or Ronis captive key type keylock.

Keylocking kit (8)

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 LFP circuit breakers Dimensions

Device
Basic fixed
Weight: 270 kg
DE55782EN

38 50 50 270
38.5 25
140

Fixing 80
o
of
330 60
597 o
of
417
Fixing

65

1040 141
533 34
611

Fixed with a support frame

Weight: 310 kg
DE55783

270

o
of

o
330
of

945

555

1086 521

Specific points
Climatic conditions
–25°C to +40°C.
Standard packaging
Basic fixed: packaging on untreated wooden pallet.
Fixed with frame: packaging on 2 untreated wooden pallets.

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LFP circuit breakers Order form
LFP up to 17.5 kV

Only one of the boxes (ticked X or filled by Basic fixed circuit breaker Quantity
the needed value) have to be considered between each
horizontal line. Rated voltage Ur (kV)
Orange box X corresponds to none priced functions.
Impulse voltage Up (kVbil)

Short-circuit current Isc (kA)

Rated current Ir (A)

Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz

Colour for push buttons and indicators IEC standard ANSI standard

Push buttons open/close: Red/black

Indicator open/close: Black/white Green/red

Operating mechanism charged/discharged: White/yellow Charge/discharge

Circuit breaker options

1st opening release (see possible choices in combination table below)
Shunt opening release YO1

24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)

30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)

2nd opening release (see possible choices in combination table below)

Shunt opening release YO2
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)
Undervoltage release YM
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)
Mitop
Without contact With contact

Remote control
Electrical motor M 24…32 Vdc 110…127 Vdc/ac
48…60 Vdc/ac 220…250 Vdc/ac
Shunt closing release YF
24 Vdc 60 Vdc 220 Vdc 220 Vac (50 Hz)
30 Vdc 110 Vdc 48 Vac (50 Hz) 120 Vac (60 Hz)
48 Vdc 125 Vdc 110 Vac (50 Hz) 240 Vac (60 Hz)

Low voltage wiring connection Male plug (1.2 m) Female socket (2 m)

Locking C.B. in open position Ronis Profalux
Support frame
Leaflets language French English

Different releases combinations

Shunt opening releases YO1/YO2 1 2 1 1
Undervoltage release YM 1 1 1
Mitop 1 1 1

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