Functions   
4.2 Internal accessories 
  3VL IEC molded case circuit breakers 
52  System Manual, 11/2013, 110 0110 - 02 DS 03 
 
Note 
ETU with communication 3-pole (3VL_7__-_M*) or 4-pole (3VL_7__-_N*) 
If a communication
-capable ETU is used, the left-hand accessory compartment X2 contains 
an auxiliary switch and an alarm switch.
 
 
Note 
Max. no. of contact blocks 
Maximum 6
 contact blocks (HS) per molded case circuit breaker VL160X to VL400  
 contact blocks (HS) per molded case circuit breaker VL630 to VL1600 
 
Undervoltage release 
Molded case circuit breaker with undervoltage release 
If there is no voltage present, closing of the molded case circuit breaker is not possible. If 
voltage is not applied to the releases, operation of the circuit breaker will result in no-load 
switching. 
 
 
The undervoltage release trips the molded 
case circuit breaker when the voltage
 fails. 
Tripping can occur within a voltage range of 
0.7 to 0.35
 x U
S
. Tripping occurs under 
 x U
S
. Re-closure of the molded case 
circuit breaker contacts is only possible once 
the voltage has reached a value of 0.85 to 
1.1
 x U
S
. Undervoltage releases can be 
installed for electronic locking.
 
Undervoltage releases are installed in the right accessory compartment of the 3VL molded 
case circuit breakers.