Connecting   
8.5 Auxiliary switch designations 
  3VL molded-case circuit breakers 
118  System Manual, 03/2009, 110 0110 - 02 DS 01 
8.5  Auxiliary switch designations 
Connection designations for auxiliary switches (NC and NO) 
If the circuit breakers are supplied from the factory with integral auxiliary switches, these are 
designated in accordance with the operating instructions.  
The compartments (cutouts) in each circuit breaker (behind the front cover) for installing 
accessories are designated X1, X2 and X4. The terminals of the installed accessories are 
numbered consecutively. The contacts remain as designated in the catalog. 
The contact designations on the auxiliary (HS) and alarm switches (AS) are replaced by the 
stickers supplied.  
8.6  Description of the terminals 
Description of the terminals 
The exact positions and functions of the separate terminals are listed in this table for the 
Description of the terminals. 
Table 8- 4  Overview of the secondary connections 
Number  Where are the circuit 
breakers/accessories? 
Description   
X1  Right-hand accessory 
compartment of the circuit 
breaker 
Shunt release and undervoltage 
release, auxiliary and alarm switches 
VL160X to VL400 
VL630 to VL1600 
X1.1 + X1.2  
 
 
X1.1 to X1.6 
X1.1 to X1.8 
X2  Left-hand accessory 
compartment of the circuit 
breaker 
Auxiliary switches and alarm switches  
VL160X to VL400 
VL630 to VL1600 
 
X2.1 to X2.6 
X2.1 to X2.8 
X3  Connection socket to 
ETU  LCD 
I/O connection for portable tester or communication 
adapter 
X4  Left accessory compartment 
of the circuit breaker (4-pole 
only) 
Auxiliary switches and alarm switches 
VL160X to VL400 
VL630 to VL1600 
 
X4.1 to X4.6 
X4.1 to X4.8 
X5  Auxiliary current plug-in 
connection for plug-in 
socket/guide frame 
Motorized operating mechanism 
Remote tripping RCD module 
If no motorized operating mechanism is 
available:  
Remote tripping display RCD module 
X5.1 to X5.5 
X5.6 to X5.8 
 
X5.1 to X5.3 
X6  Auxiliary current plug-in 
connection for  
plug-in socket/guide frame 
Shunt release or undervoltage release 
Auxiliary switches or alarm switches 
If motorized operating mechanism is 
available: 
Remote tripping display RCD module 
X6.1 to X6.2 
 
X6.3 to X6.8 
 
X6.6 to X6.8