Bul. 140U
K-Frame Circuit Breaker
Instruction Leaflet for Alarm Switch and Alarm /Auxiliary Switch Combination
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WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR PERFORM MAIN-
TENANCE ON EQUIPMENT WHILE IT IS ENERGIZED.
DEATH, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR SUBSTAN-
TIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM CON-
TACT WITH ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS
VERIFY THAT NO VOLTAGE IS PRESENT BEFORE
PROCEEDING WITH THE TASK, AND ALWAYS FOL-
LOW GENERALLY ACCEPTED SAFETY PROCE-
DURES.
ALLEN-BRADLEY IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE MISAP-
PLICATION OR MISINSTALLATION OF ITS PROD-
UCTS.
The user is cautioned to observe all recommendations, warnings, and cautions relating to the safety of personnel and equipment as well as all general and local health and safety laws, codes, and procedures.
The recommendations and information contained herein are based on Allen-Bradley experience and judgement, but should not be considered to be all-inclusive or cover- ing every application or circumstance which may arise. If any questions arise, contact Allen-Bradley for further information or instructions.
1. INTRODUCTION
General Information
The alarm (signal)/lockout switch (ASL switch) is attached to a plug-in module available in the following combinations (see Fig. 1-1):
One or two ASL switches
One auxiliary switch and one ASL switch
The plug-in module is mounted in slots in the top of the trip unit and occupies the accessory mounting cavity in the circuit breaker frame.
The ASL switch provides remote signaling and interlock- ing when the circuit breaker trips; it consists of one or two single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switches. Each SPDT
Fig. I- 1. Alarm (Signal)/iockout Switch Installed in
K-Frame Circuit Breaker switch has a make (alarm) and a break (lockout) contact; it is mounted so that the switch actuator arm is controlled by the circuit breaker operating mechanism cradle. The actuator arm extends past the operating mechanism cra- dle; therefore, only one plug-in module containing an ASL switch or switches can be used in a circuit breaker.
When the circuit breaker is in the ON or OFF position, the cradle holds the make contact open and the break con- tact closed. When the circuit breaker is in the tripped position, the make contact is closed and the break con- tact is open. Any type of trip operation (for example, auto- matic trip, shunt trip, or undervoltage release) actuates the ASL switch.
The auxiliary switch in the combination accessory indi- cates circuit breaker contacts status and is used for remote signaling and system interlocking purposes. Each
SPDT switch has one “a” and one “b” contact. The plug-in module mounts in the accessory mounting cavity of the circuit breaker so that the switch actuator arm rests against the molded crossbar. When the molded crossbar is in the contacts-closed position, the “a” contact of each
SPDT switch is closed and the “b” contact is open. When
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Table 1-l lists electrical rating data for the ASL switch and auxiliary switch.
Table l-1. Alarm (Signal)/Lockout Switch and
Auxiliary Switch Electrical Rating Data@@@
Freq.
Maximum
Voltage
P)
600
125
250
50/60 Hz
DC
DC
Maximum
Current
(A)
6
0.50
0.250
Dielectric
Withstand
Voltage (V)
2500
0 Endurance - 1000 electrical operations plus
5000 mechanical operations
0 Pigtail wire size - No. 18 AWG (0.82 mm2)
0 Terminal block is listed for use with one or two
No. 18 to No. 14 AWG solid or stranded copper wire. Torque is 7 lb-in (0.8 N.m)
@ Non-inductive load
Depending on the model ordered, connections for the
ASL switch and auxiliary switch contacts are in one of four forms. The standard wiring configuration is pigtail leads exiting the rear of the base directly behind the accessory. Optional configurations include a terminal block mounted on the same side of the base as the accessory, leads exiting the side of the base where the accessory is mounted, and leads exiting the rear of the base on the side opposite the accessory, The 18-inch long pigtail leads are color coded for identification; identification labels are provided for pigtail leads and terminal block points. For allowable locations of all accessories, refer to Product Selection Guide.
Note: No more than three pigtail leads can be routed through the rear trough in the circuit breaker base.
When the walking beam interlock is used with the circuit breaker, the rear trough cannot be used for accessory pigtail leads.
This Instruction Leaflet (IL) gives detailed procedures for installing the ASL switch and ASL switch/auxiliary switch combination (accessory combination.)
2. INSTALLATION
Note: The ASL switch(es) and accessory combination can be field-installed in K-Frame circuit breakers.
Before attempting to install the ASL switch or accessory combination, check that the catalog number is correct and the rating of the accessory(s) satisfies the job requirements.
The ASL switch and accessory combination, as shown in kit form in Fig. 2-1, can be installed in the right or left accessory mounting cavity of a 2-,3-, or 4-pole circuit breaker. An ASL switch or accessory combination must be installed in the circuit breaker before the circuit breaker is mounted in an electrical system. To install the
ASL switch or accessory combination, perform the following procedures:
Note: A circuit breaker that is mounted in an electrical system must be removed to install the accessory.
To ensure correct accessory installation, the circuit breaker must be placed on a horizontal surface.
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WARNING
BEFORE REMOVING A CIRCUIT BREAKER
INSTALLED IN AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, MAKE
SURE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS SWITCHED TO THE
OFF POSITION AND THERE IS NO VOLTAGE
PRESENT WHERE WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED.
SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID TO
REVERSE FEED APPLICATIONS TO ENSURE NO
VOLTAGE IS PRESENT. THE VOLTAGES IN ENER-
GIZED EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY.
Note: Steps 2-1 through 2-11 and 2-14 through 2-19 are for general installation and apply to the ASL switch and the accessory combination. Step 2-12 covers installation of the ASL switch. Step 2-13 covers installation of the accessory combination.
For new circuit breaker installation, the trip unit must be installed in the circuit breaker before attempting to install an ASL switch or accessory combination.
2- 1. A/arm (Signal)/Lockout Switch Kit
2-l.
Switch circuit breaker to OFF position.
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Note: Molded case switch trip units are not equipped with a Push-to-Trip button. For molded case switches, omit step 2-2.
2-2.
Press PUSH-TO-TRIP button to trip operating mechanism.
2-3.
Disconnect and remove circuit breaker from installation and terminal connections.
2-4.
Remove cover screws and cover.
Note: To install accessory, circuit breaker must be in tripped position.
2-5. For high instantaneous trip-type molded case switches, locate recessed hole in either of the trip unit outer poles. (Fig 2-2). Push a
fine point implement in one hole to trip the molded case switch.
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WARNING
DO NOT RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER AFTER MOLDED
HANDLE IS REMOVED. CRADLE RESET PIN MAY
FLY OUT AND CAUSE INJURY IF MECHANISM IS
TRIPPED.
2-7.
Remove handle-retaining screws and molded handle from handle arm. (See Fig. 2-3.)
2-8.
Remove interphase barrier between center pole and pole in which accessory is to be mounted.
(See Fig. 2-3.)
2-9.
Install replacement interphase barrier supplied with kit in base. (See Fig. 2-3.)
Note: Before the next step, be sure that replacement interphase barrier has been installed in correct accessory cavity side, and that cradle reset pin has not fallen out of retaining-slot in handle arm.
2-10. Put molded handle on handle arm, and install retaining screws.
Note: For all combinations of accessories, leads from inner accessory switch must go to the wiring trough nearest line end of circuit breaker. For a double combination, leads from the outer accessory switch must go to center trough.
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Rear Exiting
Preferred
Leads
Terminal Block
Fig. 2-2.
Recessed Hole Location in K-Frame Trip Unit
Note: For an accessory having rear or opposite-side exiting pigtail leads, thread leads through trough in side of base before attempting to insert mounting bracket. Pigtail leads exiting in this manner should be eased through trough as mounting bracket is inserted into trip unit retaining slots.
Side Exiting Leads
Opposite-Side
Exiting Leads
Fig. 2-4. Accessory Wiring Options
2-11. Route wiring to meet installation requirements.
(See Fig. 2-4.)
ASL Switch Module
Position Actuator Ar
Under Cradle m
Actuator Arm
Fig. 2-3. Interphase Barrier Replacement
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Fig. 2-5. Alarm (Signal)/Lockout Switch Installation
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CAUTION
PIGTAIL WIRES SHOULD BE FORMED AND ROUTED
TO CLEAR ALL MOVING PARTS WHEN ACCESSORY
IS PROPERLY INSTALLED. PIGTAIL LEADS COULD
BE DAMAGED IF IN CONTACT WITH MOVING
PARTS.
Alarm (Signal)/Lockout Switch Installation
2-12. Insert ASL switch as described in the following steps: a.
Put tip of actuator arm through slot in replacement interphase barrier and under cradle. (See
Fig. 2-5.) b.
Turn ASL switch mounting bracket to line up with slots in trip unit.
c.
Slide ASL switch mounting bracket into slots until retaining clip snaps into trip unit. Make sure ASL switch actuator arm is positioned as shown in Fig. 2-6. For terminal block assemblies, slide terminal block into mounting slot on side of base as plug-in module is being positioned.
d.
If required, complete routing of leads to opposite-side through rear wiring trough.
e.
For double ASL switch with pigtail leads, attach wire marking labels to bundle of three leads for each switch. (Markers designated 1 and 2 are provided.)
Accessory Combination Installation
2-l 3.
Install accessory combination switch as described in the following steps: a.
Put tip of ASL switch actuator arm through slot in replacement interphase barrier and under cradle (Fig. 2-7). Make sure ASL switch operating arm is positioned as shown in Fig. 2-6.
b.
Turn accessory combination mounting bracket to line up with slots in trip unit.
Crrcult
Breaker -- ----
H a n d l e
Arm (Must Be
Positioned Under,
And Operated
By the Cradle)
Cradle 1
T r i p
U n i t
ASL Switch
Mounting
Bracket
[Interphase Barrier Omitted for Clarity)
Fig. 2-6.
Alarm (Signal)/Lockout Switch Actuator Arm
Location
Accessory
Combination Module
- Position ASL Switch
Actuator Arm Under r Cradle
ASL Switch
ASL Switch six I
S h o w D&ail) to
L
Arm
Slot In Replacement
Interphase Barrier
Fig. 2- 7.
Accessory Combination Ins talla tion
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Be sure that auxiliary switch operating arm is between accessory operating projection on the molded crossbar and arc extinguisher
(Fig. 2-8). For terminal block assemblies, slide terminal block into mounting slot on side of base as accessory combination is being positioned.
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Trip Unit
Auxiliary Switch
Mounting Bracket
Ctip
Auxiliary Switch
Operating Arm
- Breaker
Handle
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CAUTION
WHEN INSTALLING CIRCUIT BREAKER COVER,
MAKE SURE THAT ALL INTERNAL PARTS ARE IN
PLACE:
. SLIDING HANDLE BARRIERS ARE INSTALLED
SO THAT THE HANDLE OPENING IS ALIGNED
WITH THE HANDLE.
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PIGTAIL LEADS ARE CLEAR OF COVER.
FORMING SCREWS TRY TO REFORM THE THREADS
IN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BASE. CARE SHOULD
BE TAKEN EVERY TIME A THREAD-FORMING
SCREW IS USED TO ENSURE THAT THE SCREW
STARTS IN THE ORIGINAL THREADS. DAMAGED
THREADS CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER CIRCUIT
BREAKER COVER RETENTION.
2-14. With circuit breaker handle in TRIPPED position and accessory pigtail leads (if used) routed as required, install circuit breaker cover. Secure with pan-head screws followed by thread-forming screws, as shown in Fig. 2-10.
Accessory Operating g
Projection
Fig. 2-8. Auxiliary Switch Operating Arm Location d. If required, complete routing of leads to opposite-side through rear wiring trough.
e. For ASUauxiliary switch accessory combination with pigtail leads, attach wire marking labels to bundle of three leads for each switch.
(Markers designated A and B are provided.)
2-15. Place accessory labels (supplied with kit) on circuit breaker. (See Fig. 2-11.)
Note: Accessory labels show connection diagram for
ASL switch and/or auxiliary switch contacts. Pigtail leads are color coded red, black, and blue.
Be sure that wire marking label is attached correctly to leads and agrees with related leads at accessory.
2-16. Test ASL switch by connecting continuity tester or ohmmeter across pigtail leads or terminal block connections. Check continuity as follows: a.
Circuit breaker handle OFF - Check that make contact(s) are open and break contact(s) are closed.
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Pigtail Leads
ASL Switch
Blue 1
T
M a k e
(Alarm)
Auxiliary Switch
Red a
Leads Are Bundled and
T a g g e d “ B ”
Terminal Block
Blue
Leads
Are Bundled and
Tagged “A”
Red
Fig. 2- IO. Cover Screw lnstalla tion Positions
Modification r Label
Terminal Black
I
Terminal Block
Connection
Diaaram Label
(When Used)
Pigtail Lead
C o n n e c t i o n
Diagram
Label
(When Used)
Fig. 2- I I. Preferred Mounting Locations for Accessory
Nameplate Labels
--CBreak - L o
+(Lockout) -
Red
ASL Switch
-
-b
+t b
B l u e
Auxiliary Switch
Fig. 2- 12. Alarm (Signat)lLockout Switch - Auxiliary
Switch Connection Diagram b.
Circuit breaker handle ON - Check that make contact(s) are open and break contact(s) are closed.
C .
Press PUSH-TO-TRIP button - Check that make contact(s) are closed and break contact(s) are open.
d.
If ASL switch fails test, make sure that module is properly seated in trip unit slots. If problem persists. contact Allen-Bradley.
2-17. Test auxiliary switch (when supplied). Connect continuity tester or ohmmeter across pigtail leads or terminal block connections. Check continuity as follows: a.
Circuit breaker handle OFF -
“a” contact - open
“b” contact - closed.
b.
Circuit breaker handle ON -
“a” contact - closed
“b” contact - open.
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c. Press PUSH-TO-TRIP button
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‘la’’ contact - open
“b” contact - closed. d. If auxiliary switch fails test, make sure that module is properly seated in trip unit slots. If problem persists, contact Allen-Bradley.
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2-1 8 . Install circuit breaker
2-19. Connect accessory leads as required.
(See Fig. 2-12.)
Allen-Bradley assumes no responsibility for malfunc- tioning accessories installed by the customer.
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