Circutor REC 4 Instruction Manual

RCCB with automatic reclosing device

REC 4

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

(M202B01-03-18A)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Follow the warnings described in this manual with the symbols shown below.

DANGER

Warns of a risk, which could result in personal injury or material damage.

ATTENTION

Indicates that special attention should be paid to a speci c point.

If you must handle the unit for its installation, start-up or maintenance, the following should be taken into consideration:

Incorrect handling or installation of the unit may result in injury to personnel as well as damage to the unit. In particular, handling with voltages applied may result in electric shock, which may cause death or serious injury to personnel. Defective installation or maintenance may also lead to the risk of  re. Read the manual carefully prior to connecting the unit. Follow all installation and maintenance instructions throughout the unit’s working life. Pay special attention to the installation standards of the National Electrical Code.

Refer to the instruction manual before using the unit

In this manual, if the instructions marked with this symbol are not respected or carried out correctly, it can result in injury or damage to the unit and /or installations.

CIRCUTOR, SA reserves the right to modify features or the product manual without prior noti cation.

DISCLAIMER

CIRCUTOR, SA reserves the right to make modi cations to the device or the unit speci ca-

tions set out in this instruction manual without prior notice.

CIRCUTOR, SA on its web site, supplies its customers with the latest versions of the device speci cations and the most updated manuals.

www.circutor.com

CIRCUTOR, recommends using the original cables and accessories that are supplied with the device.

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REVISION LOG

Table 1: Revision log�

Date Revision Description

11/18 M202B01-03-18A Initial Version

SYMBOLS

Symbol Description

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Table 2: Symbols

In compliance with the relevant European directive.

Device covered by European directive 2012/19/EC. At the end of its useful life, do not leave the unit in a household waste container. Follow local regulations on electronic equipment recycling.

DC current

AC current

Note: The images of the devices are solely for the purpose of illustration and may differ from the original device.

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1�- VERIFICATION UPON RECEPTION

Check the following points when you receive the device:

a) The device meets the specications described in your order. b) The device has not suffered any damage during transport. c) Perform an external visual inspection of the device prior to switching it on. d) Check that it has been delivered with the following:

- Installation guide

If any problem is noticed upon reception, immediately contact the transport company and/or CIRCUTOR’s after-sales service.

2�- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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REC 4 is a self-reclosing RCCB according to the leakage current of the installation. The device is designed for single-phase installations with 2 poles and is tted with automatic reclosing, which is activated following prior monitoring of the insulation, measuring the resistance value downstream the RCCB in accordance with the temporisation indicated in the reclosing table.

The device features:

- 2 LED indication.

- 30 mA sensitivity.

- Automatic reclosing by insulation.

- Protection cover for the reclosing system.

- Mode selection switch to select between Manual and Automatic operating mode and physically lock the reclosing device.

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3�- DEVICE INSTALLATION

3.1.- PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS

In order to use the unit safely, it is critical that those who handle it follow the safety measures set out in the standards of the country where it is being used, use the necessary personal protective equipment and pay attention to the various warnings indicated in this instruction manual.

The REC 4 device must be installed by authorised and qualied staff.

Also, it is critical to keep the cables in perfect condition in order to avoid accidents, personal injury and damage to installations.

The manufacturer of the device is not responsible for any damages resulting from failure by the user or installer to heed the warnings and/or recommendations set out in this manual, nor for damages resulting from the use of non-original products or accessories or those made by other manufacturers.

If you detect any operational faults in the device or in its protection system, remove the device from service.

This device has been designed for easy replacement in case of malfunction.

Disable the automatic reclosing function and disconnect the main protection device before handling active parts.

Please contact the after-sales service if you suspect that there is an operational fault in the device.

3.2.- INSTALLATION

Do not use the device until it is fully installed.

The REC 4 is a device specically designed to be installed in electric panels or enclosures, with DIN rail xing elements (IEC 60715). To install the device on a DIN rail:

1�- Place the device at the top of the DIN rail. 2�- Swing the REC 4 downwards until it is secured to the lower section of the DIN rail. 3�- Make sure that it has been secured on the rail.

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3.3.- CONNECTION

The REC 4 must be connected to an installation protected with fuses suitable for its power supply range and consumption.

In single-phase installations (phase and neutral, L and N), the supply cables are connected up top and the cables from the protected loads are connected below. The system will not work if they are wired in reverse order.

F

N

Figure 1: Connection diagram�

Note: Cross-section of the cable: 16 - 25mm

Terminals, opening covers or removing elements can expose parts that are hazardous to the touch while the device is powered

If the REC 3 indicates a permanent failure (AUTO and REC LEDs are lit), you must check the RCCB and the installation.

If the installation of the device is done with the RCCB in the OFF state, when panel receives voltage the device will not activate the automatic reclosing system for safety reasons And the AUTO and REC LEDs turn on to turn off in a few seconds. A manual reclosing of the system must be done on the panel with voltage.

LOAD

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4�- START-UP

Figure 2 shows a description of the most important pieces of device.

Protection cover

RCCB

Figure 2: Description of the REC4�

CONTROL MODULE

AUTO

REC

OFF

ON

LEDs

Mode selection switch

Once the device is installed you must carry out the following start-up sequence for it to work properly.

4.1.- AUTOMATIC MODE

If the unit is going to operate in automatic mode, see Section “5.2.- AUTOMATIC”, the start-up sequence is:

1�- Put the mode selector switch in Manual Mode (OFF). 2�- Lift the RCCB cover. 3�- Put the RCCB contact in ON mode. 4�- Lower the RCCB cover. 5�- Put the mode selector switch in Automatic Mode (ON).

Note: The switch has an M2 hole where you can attach a seal or a padlock to block access to

the RCCB and any other attempts at manual reclosing (Figure 3).

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Figure 3: Switch’s M2 hole to seal access to the RCCB�

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4.2.- MANUAL MODE

If the unit is going to operate in manual mode, see Section “5.1.- MANUAL”, the start-up sequence is:

1�- Put the mode selector switch in Manual Mode (OFF). 2�- Lift the RCCB cover. 3�- Put the RCCB contact in OFF mode. 4�- Lower the RCCB cover (optional).

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5�- OPERATION

The device has two operating modes, manual and automatic, which can be selected using the mode selector switch. (Figure 2).

5.1.- MANUAL

The REC 4 can operate in manual mode as if it were a standard RCCB.

To operate in this mode, the mode selector switch must be all the way to the top, in OFF position, to disable the unit’s automatic reclosing device. (Figure 4)

The RCCB must be reclosed manually.

The AUTO and REC LEDs are off.

Figure 4: REC 4 in manual mode, with mode selector switch at OFF�

5.2.- AUTOMATIC

To operate in Automatic mode the mode selector switch must be completely downward,in ON position, to enable the device’s automatic reclosing system.(Figure 5)

The AUTO LED is constantly lit and the REC LED lights up based on the unit’s status.

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Figure 5: REC4 in automatic mode, with mode selector switch at ON�

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The REC 4 allows one mode of automatic reclosing:

- Reclosing by insulation, the device does not reclose until the leakage has disappeared.

5�2�1�- RECLOSING BY INSULATION

Following a time delay after a disconnection due to an RCCB trip, the REC 4 makes a measure- ment to check whether there is a leakage current. If there is none it begins to reclose.

The REC 4 attempts a maximum of 3 measurements to check the leakage current; following this the unit stays locked and does not automatically reclose.

If the time between a reclosure and the next trip is greater than the restart time, the reclosing attempts start over at zero.

The delay and restart times depend on the number of attempts the reclosing device has made, as shown in Table 3.

Table 3: Delay and Restart Times�

Reclosures

1 2 3

Delay Restart Delay Restart Delay Restart

<3 sec. 10 sec. 20 sec. 20 sec. 180 sec. 60 sec.

The leakage current will be supervised by measuring the resistance downstream of the tripped RCCB.

5�2�2�- RESTARTING THE RECLOSING SYSTEM METER

There are two ways to restart the internal reclosing system meter:

- Manually, by moving the mode selector switch from ON to OFF position and back to ON.

- Automatically, when the restart time elapses after the last reclosing without tripping again.

5�2�3�- RESTART IN CASE OF BLOCKING

In case of blocking of the device, the start-up sequence is: 1�- Check installation.

2�- Put the mode selector switch in Manual Mode (OFF). 3�- Lift the RCCB cover. 4�- Put the RCCB contact in ON mode. 5�- Lower the RCCB cover. 6�- Put the mode selector switch in Manual mode (ON).

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Note : The switch has an M2 hole where you can attach a seal or a padlock to block access to the RCCB and any other attempts at manual reclosing (Figure 3).

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5.3.- LED

The device has two LEDs: AUTO in green and REC in red, which indicate the status of the REC 4 at all times. (Figure 6 and Table 4)

AUTO

REC

OFF

ON

Figure 6: LEDs REC 4�

Table 4: LED indications�

AUTO REC Operating mode

OFF OFF Manual -

ON OFF Automatic ON

ON

Slow

ashing

Fast

ashing

Automatic OFF

ON ON Automatic OFF

Fast

ashing

Fast

ashing

Alarm - Operating error, contact the TAS.

RCCB status

Description

Device is manual operating mode. There is no power to the REC 4.

No reclosing sequence has been initiated.

Reclosing sequence initiated: Time delay of the rearm sequence.

Reclosing sequence initiated: Monitoring the leakage current.

The maximum number of reclosures has been reached. The installation is in permanent failure mode

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6�- MAINTENANCE

The RCCB must be checked frequently.

Test sequence (Figure 7):

1�- Press the TEST (T) key.

2�- Check that the RCCB jumps to OFF position.

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TEST

OFF

Figure 7: RCCB Test Sequence�

In the event of a Test sequence failure, contact the after-sales service.

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7�- TECHNICAL FEATURES

Power supply Mode self-powered Rated voltage 230V ~ Tolerance ± 15% Frequency 50Hz - 60Hz , ±5% Maximum power consumption 5VA Installation category CAT III 300V

RCCB Rated voltage 230V ~ Rated current 40 A Sensitivity, IΔn 30 mA

Resistance to surges

Resistance to short-circuits Inc : 10000A a 230/400V with gB 80A fuse Class A (IEC 61008.1) Number of poles 2 Rated marking and brealing capacity Im : 500 A Working frequency 50 / 60 HZ

class A , AC: 250A 8/20μs

class S: 3000A 8/20μs

Measurement circuit

The leakage current will be supervised by measuring the resistance downstream of the RCCB.

Sensitivity Rd and Rd0 RCCB response

30 mA

User interface

LEDs 2 LED : AUTO in green and REC in red

Environmental features

Operating temperature: Earth leakage protection Automatic reclosing

Storage temperature - 35ºC ... +65ºC Relative humidity (non-condensing) 5 ... 95% Maximum altitude 2000 m Resistance to pollution Category 2 Protection degree IP 20

Mechanical features Weight 296 g. Material V0 Polycarbonate plastic Colour RAL 7035 Dimensions (mm) Figure 8 Fixing DIN rail

Rd < 15 KΩ no reclose

Rd0 > 23 KΩ reclose

-25ºC ... +55ºC

-10ºC ... +55ºC

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REC 4

45

76

81

5

Figure 8: REC 4 dimensions�

35.5

54.5

87.5

115.6

Standard

Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCB’s) -- Part 1: General rules

Requirements for automatic reclosing devices (ARDs) for circuit breakersRCBOs-RCCBs for household and similar uses

UNE-EN 61008-1

UNE-EN 50557

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parts of the installation, nor will it cover any possible sanctions derived from a pos-

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8�- TECHNICAL SERVICE

In the case of any query in relation to device operation or malfunction, please contact the

CIRCUTOR, SA Technical Support Service.

Technical Assistance Service

Vial Sant Jordi, s/n, 08232 - Viladecavalls (Barcelona) Tel: 902 449 459 ( España) / +34 937 452 919 (outside of Spain) email: sat@circutor.com

9�- GUARANTEE

CIRCUTOR guarantees its products against any manufacturing defect for two years after the

delivery of the units.

CIRCUTOR will repair or replace any defective factory product returned during the guarantee period.

• No returns will be accepted and no unit will be repaired or replaced if it is not accompanied by a report indicating the defect detected or the reason for the return.

•The guarantee will be void if the units has been improperly used or the storage, installation and maintenance instructions listed in this manual have not been followed. “Improper usage” is de ned as any operating or storage condition contrary to the national electrical code or that surpasses the limits indicated in the technical and environmental features of this manual.

• CIRCUTOR accepts no liability due to the possible damage to the unit or other

sible failure, improper installation or “improper usage” of the unit. Consequently, this guarantee does not apply to failures occurring in the following cases:

- Overvoltages and/or electrical disturbances in the supply;

- Water, if the product does not have the appropriate IP classi cation;

- Poor ventilation and/or excessive temperatures;

- Improper installation and/or lack of maintenance;

- Buyer repairs or modi cations without the manufacturer’s authorisation.

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10�- CE CERTIFICATE

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CIRCUTOR, SA Vial Sant Jordi, s/n 08232 - Viladecavalls (Barcelona) Tel: (+34) 93 745 29 00 - Fax: (+34) 93 745 29 14 www.circutor.es central@circutor.com

Circutor REC 4 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DISCLAIMER

CONTENTS

REVISION LOG

SYMBOLS

1�- VERIFICATION UPON RECEPTION

2�- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

3�- DEVICE INSTALLATION

3.1.- PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS

3.2.- INSTALLATION

3.3.- CONNECTION

4�- START-UP

4.1.- AUTOMATIC MODE

4.2.- MANUAL MODE

5�- OPERATION

5.1.- MANUAL

5.2.- AUTOMATIC

5�2�1�- RECLOSING BY INSULATION

5�2�2�- RESTARTING THE RECLOSING SYSTEM METER

5�2�3�- RESTART IN CASE OF BLOCKING

5.3.- LED

6�- MAINTENANCE

7�- TECHNICAL FEATURES

8�- TECHNICAL SERVICE

9�- GUARANTEE

10�- CE CERTIFICATE