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Eaton 520 User Manual

Eaton 520
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Operating Manual for Series NRX
Trip Units - Digitrip™ 520/520M
effective September 2013 Series NRXInstruction Leaet IL01301051E
Instructions apply to:
1600 NRX SUB-TITLE IMAGE (12/15/2010)
Series NRX, Type NF Frame
ANSI, UL1066, UL489 / IEC, IZMX16, IZM91
Series NRX, Type RF Frame
IEC, IZMX40
4000 NRX RF DRAWOUT SUBTITLE IMAGE (12/15/2010)

Table of Contents

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Eaton 520 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Voltage120 V
Input Voltage120 V
Input Frequency50/60 Hz
Output Voltage120 V
Output Frequency50/60 Hz
Warranty2 years
Operating Temperature0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Summary

General Description of Digitrip Trip Units

General

Basic components of circuit breaker overload fault detection by Digitrip units.

Sensors

Current sensors providing signals to the Digitrip unit for overload protection.

Low-Energy Trip Actuator

The mechanism that converts electrical energy into mechanical tripping force.

Catalog Number Referencing

Guide to understanding trip unit catalog numbers and their protection features.

Protection

Overview of protection features available for Digitrip trip units.

Installation and Removal of Digitrip Trip Units

Trip Unit Installation

Steps for installing the Digitrip trip unit into the Series NRX circuit breaker frame.

Rating Plug Installation

Procedure for inserting and securing the rating plug into the trip unit.

Trip Unit and Rating Plug Removal

Instructions for safely removing the trip unit and its rating plug.

Wiring Information

Details on internal and external wiring connections for the trip unit.

Plexiglass Cover

Description of the clear, tamper-proof cover for viewing settings.

Voltage Supply and Alarms

Requirements for auxiliary voltage and alarm functions.

Ground Fault Alarm

How the ground fault alarm operates and is indicated.

Ground Fault Trip

Information on ground fault trip contacts and reset procedures.

General Principles of Digitrip Operation

General Operation

Explains how trip units operate using microcomputers and digitized signals from sensors.

Trip and Operation Indicators

Details the meaning of trip unit LEDs for status and trip cause indication.

Making Current Release (MCR)

Describes the safety feature preventing closing on a faulted circuit.

Digitrip High Instantaneous Trip

High Instantaneous Trip Feature

Explains the high instantaneous trip feature for NF and RF frames.

Digitrip Zone Interlocking and Diagnostics

Zone Selective Interlocking

How zone interlocking provides selective tripping for faults within protected zones.

Diagnostics Indicator

Explains the use of trip unit LEDs for diagnosing circuit breaker or trip unit problems.

Digitrip Ground Fault Protection Modes

Ground Fault Protection Overview

General considerations for applying ground fault protection.

Sensing Modes

Covers Residual, Source Ground, and Zero Sequence sensing modes for ground fault protection.

Protection Settings for Digitrip Trip Units

General Protection Settings

Guidelines for setting trip unit protection parameters based on installation requirements.

Long Delay Settings

Details on setting long delay pickup (I₁) and time delay (t₁) for overload protection.

Short Delay Settings

Instructions for setting short delay pickup (I sd) and time delay (t sd) for selective coordination.

Instantaneous Settings

How to set the instantaneous trip pickup (I₁) for fast fault clearing.

Ground Fault Settings

Configuration of ground fault pickup (I) and time delay (t) for ground fault protection.

Test Procedures for Digitrip Trip Units

General Testing Guidelines

Safety precautions and general instructions before performing tests.

When to Test

Recommended timing and conditions for testing trip units.

Functional Field Testing

Procedures for performing field tests on trip units using approved kits.

Functional Test Kit

Description and use of the handheld test kit for trip unit functionality.

Test Procedure

Detailed steps for conducting tests, including current settings and battery checks.

Ground Fault Performance Testing

Information on performance testing for ground fault trip units.

Trip Unit Battery Management

Battery General Information

Explains the battery's role in maintaining trip indication, not protection.

Battery Check Procedure

How to check the battery status using the Battery Check button and LED.

Battery Installation and Removal

Step-by-step guide for replacing the trip unit's battery safely.

Rating Plugs for Series NRX

Rating Plug Function

How the rating plug defines the rated current (In) and bases trip unit settings.

NF Frame Rating Plugs

Details on the groupings and catalog numbers for NF frame rating plugs.

Maintenance Mode Feature

Maintenance Mode Overview

Explains the function of Maintenance Mode in reducing arc flash incident energy during faults.

Maintenance Mode Current Setting

Details the fixed pickup current values used when Maintenance Mode is armed.

Actuating Maintenance Mode

Describes the methods (local, remote, communication) to arm the Maintenance Mode.

Remote Indication

How to remotely indicate that Maintenance Mode is actuated via a contact.

Maintenance Mode Tripping

How Maintenance Mode affects tripping and how to verify its functionality.

Communication Adapter Modules (CAM)

CAM Overview

Introduces communication modules for Digitrip 520M and supported networks.

References and Time-Current Curves

Series NRX References

Lists relevant Eaton documentation for Series NRX circuit breakers and components.

Time-Current Curves

Lists available time-current curves for NF and RF frame models.

Curve Select Software

Information about the "CurveSelect" software tool for visualizing tripping characteristics.

Zone Interlocking Examples

Example Case 1 (No Interlocking)

Demonstrates standard time delay coordination without zone interlocking.

Example Case 2 (With Interlocking)

Shows how zone selective interlocking provides faster fault clearing.

Troubleshooting Guide for Digitrip Trip Units

Troubleshooting Symptoms

Lists common symptoms like LED status, unexpected tripping, and battery issues with probable causes.

Troubleshooting Specific Issues

Addresses issues like breaker tripping too rapidly, LED flashing, and cause of trip LEDs retriggering.

Technical Specifications of Digitrip Trip Units

Protection Specifications

Detailed table of trip pickup, trip time, and tolerances for protection functions.

General Specifications

Includes frequency, temperature, metering accuracy, and control voltage consumption.

Alarm Relays Specifications

Specifications for alarm relay contacts under AC and DC loads.

Ground Fault Trip Unit Performance Testing

North American Testing Requirements

Requirements for ground fault protection system testing in North America.

Standards Requirements

Minimum instructions required by UL Standard No. 1053 for ground fault systems.

General Test Instructions

General guidelines for personnel conducting tests on interconnected systems.

Record Keeping

Instructions for using forms to record test data and initial trip function settings.

NF Frame Breaker Connection Diagrams

NF Frame Master Connection Diagram

Detailed master connection diagram for Series NRX-NF frame breakers.

NF Frame Connection Diagram Notes

Explanations and notes related to the NF frame breaker connection diagrams.

RF Frame Breaker Connection Diagrams

RF Frame Master Connection Diagram

Detailed master connection diagram for Series NRX-RF frame breakers.

RF Frame Connection Diagram Notes

Explanations and notes related to the RF frame breaker connection diagrams.

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