Masterpact: presentation

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Masterpact circuit breakers are used to

protect and control low-voltage distribution
systems. They may be installed in main LV
switchboards (incoming units, main and
secondary outgoers). Masterpact is a
complete range offering a large selection of
performance levels:
c ratings from 800 to 6300 A AC,
from 1000 to 8000 A DC;
c breaking capacity from 40 to 150 kA rms;
c operational voltages 690 V AC,
1000 V DC.

Many versions
c 3 or 4 poles;
c fixed or drawout versions;
c current-limiting version up to 2500 A;
c wide range of control units offering
multiple functions.
Circuit breakers designed for all
applications
c 1000 V AC version;
c DC version;
c anti-corrosion version;
c source-changeover version;
c merchant-marine and military versions.
Masterpact circuit breakers comply with all
major international standards and meet
T2 tropicalisation criteria.

front face

2
5
1
6
12
13

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c "charged"

charged

c "discharged"

discharged

13 main-contact position indicator

c "OFF" (O);

10

c "ON" (I).

11

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14

1 opening push-button (O)

2 closing push-button (I)
3 keylock for "connected",
"disconnected" or "test" position
4 door interlock
5 stored-energy-mechanism charging
handle
6 operations counter
7 "open" position keylock
8 racking handle storage
9 functional position indicator:
"connected", "test" and "disconnected"
10 controls on fixed chassis (accessible
with cubicle door closed)
11 padlocking facilities for "connected",
"disconnected" or "test" position
12 stored-energy-mechanism status
indicator

OFF

ON

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14 fault-trip indicator/breaker reset button

LV circuit-breaker: blue figures
Enclosure: red figures

M63

M50

M40

M08 toM32
M32
M08

IG

LI

G
off

LIG

reset V

push to reset

LG

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masterpact
I

I3

I2

I1
90%

push OFF

I
push ON

STR 58 UE

M32 H1
Ui

1000V

50/60Hz

Ue 380/440V

480/690V

Icu 100kA

85kA

Ics 100kA

85kA

Icw 75kA 1s

50%

IEC 947-2

discharged

20%

90
%Ir

.92
.95 60

.9

.88

0.8

0.63

.98 30

.85

.8

0.5

105

tr

Ir

Io

xIo

xIn
Im

2
1.5

I
Ir :

t
Ir fault

.2

.2
.1
2
on I t

10

xIo

.1
0
off

12

17

22

Im :

480

off

xIn
tr

th :

Ih

600
800

500

Ih

th

T
.4
.3

.3

1000 .2
320
250

i
+S

.95

.7

.98

.6

.2
.1
off

Ic2.8

.93

.85
.9

.86

.8

T+

.1
2
on I t

1200

Ic1 .9
.85

test

th .4

400

Im fault
tm

fault

00000

.3

6 .3

O OFF

240

15
at 1,5Ir

tm.4

120

Reduced dimensions
c AC circuit breakers:
v a single frame size from 800 to 3200 A,
v common height and depth from 800 to
6300 A;
c DC circuit breakers:
v common height and length from 1000 to
8000 A for operational voltages of up to 500
V DC,
v common height and length from 1000 to
4000 A for operational voltages greater than
500 V DC.

1
xIr

.95
1

.5
xIr

test

connected
test
disconnected

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3
4

6
7
8

10
9

drawout version
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

arc chute cover

auxiliary terminal shield
auxiliaries connection block
fixed chassis
safety shutters
arc chute
remote control voltage release
motor for electrical charging of
stored energy mechanism
control unit (AC system)
front cover

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Masterpact: presentation

safety and reliability

c reduced, simple maintenance (main
contacts easily accessible, with wear
indication feature);
c double insulation from the front face;
c positive contact indication;
c auxiliary devices can be fitted on site
without adjustment;
c fewer parts than conventional ranges (by a
factor of 5-10);
c a trip interlock ensures that the circuit
breaker is open during connection and
disconnection;
c connection to top or bottom terminals;
c fully tropicalised as standard.
STR 58 U

stored energy operating

mechanism

50%

20%
Io
0.8

0.63

90

xIo

tm

Im

2
1.5

tr

I
Ir fault

Im :

Ih

th

0
.1
on I2t off

xIr
14
19
22
Max.

xIn
Ih 1200A Max th

th :

600
800

500
400

Im fault
tm

fault

.2

.2

.1

tr

6 .3

10

12

Ir :

320
250

i
overcurrent

test

Ic2

Ic1

.9

.86

.8

.93
.95

.7

.98

.6

xIr

.4

.4

.3

.3

.2
1000 .2
.1
.1
1200
on I2t off

.85

ground

.3

.4

Masterpact circuit breakers are operated via

a stored energy mechanism for
instantaneous opening and closing.
The mechanism is charged either manually
or electrically. Closing and opening
operations can be initiated either from the
local pushbuttons on the circuit breaker front
face, or by remote control.

15
at 1.5Ir

.8

xIn

norm
min.

480

.98 30

.85

0.5

240

120
.92
.95 60

.9

.88

%Ir
105

tr

Ir

R
.85
.9

.8

.95
.5

xIr

test

isolation renforce

sparation totale

dclencheurs voltmtriques

classe II insulation
double

entre phase
chaque phase
total
separation

accessibles
l'avant
voltage
releases
accessible from the
front

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other possibilities

c Fixed circuit breaker

The fixed circuit breaker is derived from the
moving part of the drawout circuit breaker by
adding a fixing bracket on each side.
c Switch version
The switch (unprotected) version is derived
directly from the standard circuit breaker, but
does not implement a control unit (or the
magnetic trip units used with the DC circuit
breakers). Available models are:
v standard: type HI and NI;
v high performance: type HF, equipped with
a protection system that instantaneously
opens the circuit breaker in the event of
closure under fault conditions.

Fixed circuit breaker

Auxiliaries
c accessible from the front, mounted in a
separate compartment insulated from power
circuits;
c secured by a single screw;
c adjustment-free;
c can be fitted on site.
c Source changeover system
Four solutions are available:
v mechanical interlocking for 2 or 3 circuit
breakers, adaptable to various sourcechangeover configurations;
v automatic source-changeover controller,
easy to implement on any two suitably
equipped circuit breakers (electrically
charged operating mechanism, etc.) (for 3
circuit breakers, consult us);
v complete assembly including 2 or
3 mechanically (rod assembly) interlocked
circuit breakers, adaptable to various
source-changeover configurations;
v complete assembly including
2 mechanically (rod assembly) interlocked
circuit breakers and an automatic sourcechangeover controller, adaptable to various
source-changeover configurations. Ready
for connection.

c 1000 V AC circuit breakers

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053058

053060

c Earthing switch
A special short-circuit and earthing switch is
available on request for the M08 to M32H
drawout types, 3 or 4 poles. Please consult
us.

common auxiliaries
from 800 A to 6300 A

Automatic source-changeover controller

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DC circuit breakers

86096

Fixed Masterpact DC circuit breaker

Masterpact DC circuit breakers are available

in fixed and drawout versions. They benefit
from the AC range technology and
advantages.
c 5 available ratings from 1000 to 8000 A;
c 2 breaking capacities, 100 kA at 500 V,
50 kA at 750 and 1000 V;
c a circuit-breaker version offering
instantaneous short-circuit protection with
an adjustable, magnetic trip unit (DINA);
c a switch (unprotected) version.
note: up to 125 V DC, the devices in the AC
range (M08 to M63) may be used only in the
switch version, in which case a three-pole,
type HI device should be used, with:
c 1 pole for the positive polarity;
c 1 pole for the negative polarity;
c 1 pole not used.

Auxiliaries
All the auxiliaries designed for the
Masterpact AC circuit breakers may be used
on the DC versions, with the exception of the
position switches, indicating the connected
(CE), disconnected (CD) and test (CT)
positions.
Auxiliary connections are made via one or
two manually disconnectable plugs that
remain accessible from the front.
Accessories
Standard Masterpact DC range equipment
includes an arc-chute cover (CC) and, on
drawout versions, safety shutters (VO).
Interphase barriers (EIP) are not available
for the DC range.

Drawout Masterpact DC circuit breaker

device identification
M 20 H1
breaking capacity;
c N1: standard;
c H1: H2: high performance;
c L1: current limiting;
c DC: direct current.
rating
c rated current / 100.
family
c Masterpact: LV power air
circuit breaker.

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Masterpact circuit breakers are the product

of Merlin Gerins vast experience in the field
of power circuit breakers. They incorporate
all the qualities of traditional air circuit
breakers while drawing on certain of the
advantages specific to moulded-case circuit
breakers. In particular, they require no
preventive maintenance.

ease of installation

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2500 A Masterpact circuit breaker

Top: horizontal terminals

Bottom: vertical terminals

Masterpact is a complete and rationally

designed range.
c 10 ratings;
c 4 breaking-capacity levels;
c 6 control units;
c a complete range of auxiliaries and
accessories;
c numerous versions (three and four-pole
devices, fixed and drawout versions, etc.).
Masterpact circuit breakers are easy to
incorporate in switchboards.
c a single frame size from 800 to 3200 A,
thus making for standardised columns;
c an upper safety clearance equal to zero
due to the arc-chute cover, on both the fixed
and drawout versions;
c built-in measurement functions in the
control units;
c auxiliaries are the same for the entire
range and may be easily implemented (only
a screwdriver is required).
Masterpact circuit breakers are easy to
connect to the main distribution system.
c all types of connections are available
(horizontal and vertical terminals, front and
mixed connections);
c connections are possible with bars of any
thickness;
c connection to the input power source is
possible on the upper or lower terminals of
the circuit breakers.
Due to their small size, Masterpact circuit
breakers can replace most existing
circuit breakers.

continuity of service
Masterpact circuit breakers are designed
with continuity of service in mind. The
result is:
c total time discrimination on the N1 and H1
circuit breakers and maximum discrimination
on H2 circuit breakers;
c factory pre-setting of Masterpact circuit
breakers which never require any periodic
maintenance;
c high electrical endurance: 10 000 cycles at
1600 A and 30 cycles at 50 kA, without
maintenance;
c preventive indications: load-shedding
indication switch, long-time threshold
overrun alarm, etc.;
c easy access to the main contacts fitted
with mechanical wear indicators. An optional
function on the STR68 control unit is the
remote indication of contact wear, thus
making possible continuous monitoring of
circuit breakers during their service life.
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Masterpact: presentation

operating safety
The insulating casing of Masterpact
circuit breakers provides for:
c user safety:
v double insulation on the front face
(class II),
v auxiliary circuits in a compartment
insulated from the power circuits;
c switchboard safety when the circuit
breaker is in the open position:
v each pole is effectively isolated in its own
housing,
v limitation of external disturbances.
Positive contact indication
The position indicator cannot indicate
open unless the poles are effectively
separated by the required distance.
The circuit breakers automatically open
during racking in and out.

reliability
c Masterpact circuit breakers comprise ten
times fewer parts than traditional devices.
They are easier to produce and more
reliable.
c the Masterpact circuit-breaker factory is
certified ISO 9002;
c the design of Masterpact circuit breakers
is modular with delayed differentiation
(highest possible number of common parts
on all models). The result is shorter delivery
times and enhanced reliability.

Merlin Gerin