Siemens SENTRON 3VL160 User Manual

System Manual
SENTRON
Protection devices
3VL IEC molded case circuit breakers
11/2013Edition
Answers for Infrastructure & Cities.

Siemens SENTRON 3VL160 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SENTRON 3VL160
Category	Protection Device
Language	English

Summary

Functions

Protection functions

Details on overcurrent, ground-fault, and differential current protection.

Internal accessories

Information on complements for accessory compartments and specific accessories.

Application planning

Transformer protection on the primary side

Use in DC systems

Use in IT systems

Use in motor protection

Application for optimal motor protection.

Use in unusual environments

Use in series connection

Installing/mounting

Installation methods

Overview of fixed-mounted, plug-in, and withdrawable versions.

Mounting and safety clearances

Permissible mounting positions and safety clearances.

Locking devices

Devices for padlocks, safety locks, and interlocking.

Connecting

Cables and busbars

Recommended clearances for cable and busbar mounting.

Main connection types for fixed mounting

Methods for connecting main conductors in fixed versions.

Main connection methods for plug-in and withdrawable version

Methods for connecting main conductors in plug-in/withdrawable versions.

Displays and operator controls

Overcurrent trip unit without LCD display

Setting options for overcurrent releases without LCD.

Overcurrent trip unit with LCD display

Features and operation of electronic trip units with LCD.

Parameter assignment / addressing

Setting the parameters

Guide to setting protection parameters on the ETU.

Setting the protection parameters for motor protection (ETU10M, ETU30M and LCD-ETU 40M)

Specific parameter settings for motor protection.

Service and maintenance

Preventive measures

Guidelines for inspection intervals and maintenance.

Troubleshooting

Fault causes and corrective actions.

Technical data

General data - 3VL molded case circuit breakers

Technical overview

Derating factors

Factors affecting current ratings due to altitude/temperature.

Motor Protection

Characteristic values for motor protection.

Motorized operating mechanisms

RCD modules

Undervoltage release

Shunt release

Ground-fault detection

IP degrees of protection

Dimensional drawings

VL160X (3VL1), VL160 (3VL2), and VL250 (3VL3), 3- and 4-pole, to 250 A

Dimensional drawings for VL160X, VL160, and VL250 series.

VL400 (3VL4), 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A

Dimensional drawings for VL400 series.

VL630 (3VL5), 3- and 4-pole, up to 630 A

VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A

VL1250 (3VL7) and VL1600 (3VL8), 3- and 4-pole, up to 1600 A

Interlocks for VL160X (3VL1) to VL800 (3VL6), 3- and 4-pole, up to 800 A

VL160X (3VL1) with RCD block, 3- and 4-pole, up to 160 A

VL160 (3VL2) and VL250 (3VL3) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, to 250 A

VL400 (3VL4) with RCD module, 3- and 4-pole, up to 400 A

Door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms 8UC

Spare parts/accessories

Installation