Eaton MDS-516 User Manual

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Instructions for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of
Magnum DS, DSX and DSL Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers
I.B. 2C12060H08 Supersedes I.B. 2C12060H07 dated April 2005
Effective May 2006
IB2C12060H08
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Eaton MDS-516 Specifications

General

Brand	Eaton
Model	MDS-516
Category	Power Tool
Language	English

Summary

Section 1: Introduction

1-2 Safety Features

Details the built-in interlocks and safety features of the circuit breakers.

1-3 Safety Practices

Outlines essential safety practices for installation, operation, and maintenance.

1-4 Qualified Personnel

Defines the necessary qualifications for personnel working with the equipment.

Section 2: Receiving, Handling and Installation

2-5 Circuit Breaker Inspection

2-6 Installing Drawout Circuit Breaker

Step-by-step guide for installing drawout circuit breakers.

2-6.1 Rejection Interlocks

2-6.2 Circuit Breaker Positioning

2-6.3 Levering Circuit Breaker

2-8 Circuit Breaker Operation

Section 3: Circuit Breaker Description and Operation

3-4.1 Manual Operation

3-4.2 Electrical Operation

3-4.3 Anti-Pump Feature

3-6 Electronic Tripping System

Describes the three-part electronic tripping system.

3-6.1 Microprocessor-Based Trip Unit

Information on the Digitrip RMS trip units.

3-6.2 Rating Plug

Details the function and importance of the rating plug.

3-6.3 Current Sensors

Describes the location and function of current sensors.

3-6.4 Trip Actuator

Explains the electromagnetic trip actuator.

3-6.6 Making Current Release

Details the safety feature preventing closing on a faulted circuit.

3-6.7 High Instantaneous Trip Option (Magnum DS Only)

Explains the high instantaneous trip option for specific breakers.

3-7 Secondary Contacts and Connection Diagrams

3-7.1 Connection Diagrams

3-8.1 Plug-In Electrical Accessories

3-8.2 Internal Electrical Accessories

3-8.3 Mechanical Accessories

3-9 MDSL Limiters/Blown Limiter Indication

Information on MDSL current limiters and blown limiter indication.

3-9.1 MDSL Current Limiters

Specifics on MDSL current limiters and their application.

3-9.2 Blown Limiter Sensing

Explains the blown limiter indicator and its function.

Section 4: Drawout Circuit Breaker and Cassette

4-1.1 Drawout Cassette

Section 6: Inspection and Maintenance

6-1 General

6-2 General Cleaning Recommendations

6-3 When to Inspect

6-4 What to Inspect

6-4.1 Functional Field Testing

Procedures for performing functional tests in the field.

6-4.2 Arc Chute Inspection

Instructions for inspecting arc chutes and chambers.

6-4.3 Primary Contact Inspection

6-5.1 Rating Plug Replacement

Steps for replacing the rating plug.

6-5.2 Current Sensor Replacement

Procedure for replacing current sensors.

6-5.3 Current Limiter Replacement (MDSL)

Instructions for replacing MDSL current limiters.

Section 7: Troubleshooting