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Siemens 3VA2 160 A

Siemens 3VA2 160 A
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Siemens 3VA2 160 A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSiemens
Model3VA2 160 A
CategoryPower Tool
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Description

Overview - Applications and Portfolio

Provides an overview of 3VA portfolio and application areas.

Ergonomic Design

Overviews ergonomic design features of 3VA molded case circuit breakers.

Technical Details

Summarizes technical features of 3VA molded case circuit breakers.

Selectivity

Selective Behavior

Lists factors influencing selective behavior of circuit breakers.

Current Selectivity

Explains current selectivity based on time-current characteristics.

Time Selectivity

Describes achieving selectivity through time-based tripping.

Zone-Selective Interlocking - ZSI

Explains ZSI for controlling breaking time in series-connected breakers.

Dynamic Selectivity

Details dynamic selectivity based on arc power evaluation.

Full Selectivity

Defines full selectivity in power systems.

Partial Selectivity

Explains partial selectivity based on ultimate selectivity value.

Selectivity with 3 VA2 Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Discusses selective tripping with 3VA2 breakers.

Standards and Guidelines

Compliance with Standards

Lists standards fulfilled by 3VA molded case circuit breakers.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Details EMC requirements and resistance factors.

Ambient Conditions

Covers pollution degree and ambient temperature limits.

Permissible Mounting Positions

Illustrates permissible mounting positions for 3VA breakers.

Safety Clearances

Specifies safety clearances required between components.

Degrees of Protection

Explains degrees of protection (IP) as defined by standards.

Protection System

Description of Functions

Explains protection functions based on trip unit choice.

Characteristic Curves

Describes tripping characteristics for thermal-magnetic and electronic trip units.

Guide to Setting the Tripping Characteristic

Guides on setting tripping characteristics and using SIMARIS design.

Overload Protection (L)

Details overload protection (L) and thermal image functions.

Short-Time Delayed Short-Circuit Protection (S)

Explains short-time delayed short-circuit protection (S).

Instantaneous Short-Circuit Protection (I)

Describes instantaneous short-circuit protection (I).

Ground-Fault Protection (G)

Explains ground-fault protection (G).

Neutral Conductor Protection (N)

Details neutral conductor protection (N) and its application.

Thermal-Magnetic Trip Unit

Explains the components of a thermal-magnetic trip unit.

Electronic Trip Unit

Explains the concepts behind electronic trip units.

Protection Functions

Lists protection functions available for different ETU types.

Operator Controls

Explains the operator controls for ETU types.

Load Acceptance and Load Shedding - Load Management

Explains load management functions for ETU 3-series.

Applications

Line Protection Applications of 3 VA Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Details main applications for 3VA breakers as line protection components.

Suitable 3 VA Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Trip Units

Identifies suitable breakers and trip units for line protection.

Thermal-Magnetic Trip Units

Explains derating for thermal-magnetic trip units.

Electronic Trip Units

Lists ETUs suitable for line protection applications.

ETU320 Parameters

Details parameters for the ETU320 LI.

ETU330 Parameters

Details parameters for the ETU330 LIG.

ETU350 Parameters

Details parameters for the ETU350 LSI.

5-Series and 8-Series Electronic Trip Units

Covers parameter input and additional features of 5/8-series ETUs.

Electronic Trip Units ETU550 LSI and ETU850 LSI

Details functions and parameters for ETU550/ETU850 LSI.

ETU560 LSIG and ETU860 LSIG

Details functions and parameters for ETU560/ETU860 LSIG.

ETU560 ETU860 Parameters (3-pole version)

Lists parameters for 3-pole ETU560/ETU860.

ETU560 ETU860 Parameters (4-pole version)

Lists parameters for 4-pole ETU560/ETU860.

Use of the 3 VA1 Breaker as a Switch Disconnector

Explains the deployment and features of 3VA1 switch disconnectors.

Isolating Features

Describes the isolating function and symbol compliance.

Making Capacity

Defines rated making and breaking capacity.

DC Network Applications of the 3 VA Molded Case Circuit Breaker

Covers DC network applications and specific features.

Breaking Capacity with Direct Current

Provides breaking capacity data for DC applications.

400 Hz Network Applications of 3 VA Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Details applications of 3VA breakers in 400 Hz networks.

IT System Applications of 3 VA Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Explains IT system applications and selection criteria.

Fault Situation

Describes critical fault situations in ungrounded IT systems.

Accessories

Overview of Accessories for 3 VA Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Introduces the range of accessories available for 3VA breakers.

Internal Accessories

Details internal accessories and their mounting locations.

Auxiliary and Alarm Switches

Describes auxiliary and alarm switches, including HQ and HP versions.

Technical Specifications of Auxiliary and Alarm Switches

Provides technical specifications for auxiliary and alarm switches.

Connection System

Details the 3VA connection system, including cables and busbars.

Portfolio of Connection Components for 3 VA Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Lists the portfolio of connection components for 3VA breakers.

Front Cable Connection

Illustrates components for direct cable connection at the breaker.

Box Terminal

Details box terminal types and sizes for cable and busbar connection.

Front Busbar and Cable Lug Connections

Illustrates components for busbar or cable lug connection on the front panel.

Lug Terminal

Explains connecting busbars and cable lugs directly to jumper lugs.

Front Connection Bars Extended

Details front connection bars for connecting larger busbars and cable lugs.

Front Connection Bars Broadened

Describes front connection bars for connecting very large busbars and cable lugs.

Front Connection Bars Edgewise

Explains front connection bars for connecting large busbars and cable lugs.

Rear Busbar and Cable Lug Connections

Illustrates components for busbar or cable lug connection on the rear panel.

Zone-Selective Interlocking ZSI

Explains the ZSI function for controlling total breaking time.

Auxiliary Releases

Shows circuit diagrams for various auxiliary releases.

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