Digitrip 520 / 520M / 520MC / 520i / 520Mi / 520MCi

Instantaneous Curve

1
.7

8
7

10
.5

5
.8

6
.6

.9

9
3

30

50
20

40

60
70
80
90
10000
2 HOURS

9000
8000 Circuit Breaker Time / Current Curves
7000 (Phase Current)
6000
5000
Magnum and Magnum DS and Magnum SB Circuit Breakers
Response: Instantaneous Trip
1 HOUR

4000 This curve is for 50Hz and 60Hz applications.

3000 Notes:

1. If Long Delay thermal memory is enabled, trip times may be shorter than
indicated on this chart.
2000
2. The end of the curve is determined by the interrupting rating of the
circuit breaker.

3. This curve is shown as a multiple of the Rating Plug (In).

1000
900
800
4. The Instantaneous settings have conventional 100% ±10% as the
700
pickup points.
600 5. The adjustable range of the instantaneous setting is 2x to 10x In. The M1
500 setting can extend the range according to the rating plug value as shown
below. An OFF setting is available.
400
Narrow Frame
300 200A through 1250A M1 = 14x In
1600A, 2000A M1 = 12x In
200
Standard Frame:
200A through 1250A M1 = 14x In
1600A, 2000A, 2500A M1 = 12x In
3000A, 3200A M1 = 10x In
100
90 Double Wide Frame:
80 2000A, 2500A M1 = 14x In
1 MINUTE

70 3200A, 4000A, 5000A M1 = 12x In

60 6000A, 6300A M1 = 10x In
50
6. For Magnum SB Narrow and Standard frames, and Magnum Single Narrow
40 Frames MDNC, a fixed Instantaneous is always provided. The level is set at
18 x rms ±15%. This protection is functional even when the Instantaneous is
30 set to the OFF position.

7. For Magnum MDSX/SBSE Standard Frame Current Limiting Power

20 Circuit Breaker, an additional High Instantaneous Trip Module is
Available Adjustable provided in the circuit breaker set to pickup at 56.5kA ±7.5%
Instantaneous instantaneous peak current level (30kA symmetrical RMS at 15% power
Setting 2 to 10x In ± 10% factor). This protection is functional even when Instantaneous is set to the
OFF position.
See Notes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
10
9 8. For Magnum MDSX/SBSE Double Frame Current Limiting Power Circuit
8 Breaker, an additional High Instantaneous Trip Module is provided in the
7 breaker set to pickup at 94.1kA ±7.5% instantaneous peak current level (50kA
6
symmetrical RMS at 15% Power Factor). This protection is functional even
when Instantaneous is set to the OFF position.
5
9. For Standard Frame rated 3200A and less of MDSC type, an additional
4
High Instantaneous Trip Module is provided in the breaker set to pickup at
160.0kA Instantaneous peak current level (85kA symmetrical RMS with 15%
3 power factor). This protection is functional even when the Instantaneous is
set to the OFF position.
3 6
2 2 10 10. For Magnum MDDX Frames, an additional High Instantaneous Trip
Module is provided in the breaker set to pickup at 188.2kA ±7.5%
TIME IN SECONDS

instantaneous peak current level (100kA symmetrical RMS with 15% Power
Factor). This protection is functional even when Instantaneous is set to the
8 OFF position.
1 4
.9 11. These curves are comprehensive for the complete family of Magnum
.8 breakers, including all frame sizes, ratings, and constructions. The total
.7 Instantaneous clearing times shown are conservative and consider the
.6 maximum response times of the trip unit, the circuit breaker opening, and
the interruption of the current under factors that contribute to worst case
.5 Fixed Instantaneous conditions, like: maximum rated voltages, single phase interruption, and
See Note 6 minimum power factor. Faster clearing times are possible depending on the
.4
specific system conditions, the type of Magnum Circuit Breaker applied, and
if any arc reduction settings are employed. Contact Eaton for additional
.3 information.

Note 7
.2
Note 8
Note 9
Note 10
MDDX
.1 MDSX .1
.09 MDSH .09
.08 .08
.07 .07
.06 .06
TIME IN SECONDS

.05 .05
.04 Application and .04
Circuit Breaker
.03
Ratings .03
Determine
End of Curve
.02 Instantaneous .02
Trip at High Fault
Currents

.01 .01
1

20
6

50

90
5

20

30

40

60

40

50
8

70
80

30
10

100

300
.6

600
4
.7

500
.9

800
60

1000
70

400
7

700
9

100

200
.5

900
90
80
.8

Current in Multiples of Rating ( In ) Symmetrical RMS Current (kA)

Dwg. No: 70C1007

August 2014