NG160 - 16 To 160A Modular Incoming Circuit Brakers
NG160 - 16 To 160A Modular Incoming Circuit Brakers
NG160 - 16 To 160A Modular Incoming Circuit Brakers
Catalogue
2007
General contents
Presentation ...................................556E1000/1
Functions and characteristics ................ 556E2000/12
Characteristics of NG160 circuits breakers
and switch-disconnectors........................................................ 556E2000/12
Accessories for NG160 circuits breakers
and switch-disconnectors........................................................ 556E2000/13
Tripping curves NG160 ........................................................... 556E2000/16
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NG160 circuit breaker
Incomer for modular panels
Mounting
on a DIN rail
The NG160 circuit breaker and its installation system were specially designed for the incomer
function in modular switchboards.
The result meets the need for a ready to install device offering high-quality mounting and wiring
characteristics.
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45 mm cut-outs
for modular mounting plates
The NG160 front escutcheon complies with the
45 mm standard.
This means the NG160 and Multi 9 switchgear
can be mounted on the same DIN rail with all the
fronts aligned.
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NG160 circuit breaker
Quick installation!
DIN mounting plate
already on the device
The Compact NG160 circuit breaker comes with
its mounting plate already secured to the device.
The NG160 is ready to install right from its
package.
Two-position clip
for fast mounting on a DIN rail
The circuit breaker and Vigi module mounting
plates are equipped with two-position clips that
can be opened and closed for easy mounting.
Just open the clip with a screwdriver, place the
NG160 in the desired position and close the clip
to secure the device to the DIN rail.
Built-in connectors
for cables up to 70 mm
The Compact NG160 circuit breaker is supplied
with its aluminium tunnel terminals.
They are designed for both Cu and Al cables with
stripped ends or ferrules.
In this way, wiring is ready to install.
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New DIN rail
with adjustable support
The new DIN rail support specially designed for
incoming devices instantly adapts the DIN rail to
the desired depth.
The engraved depth indications ensure correct
positioning of NG160, NS160 and NG125
devices.
The reinforced rigidity of the rail and its securing
system ensure reliable mounting.
Distribution systems
for connection to Powerclip busbars
The new distribution systems for Prisma Plus
switchboards and enclosures were designed for
fast and totally safe connection of NG160 and
NG125 incoming devices and Interpact switch-
disconnectors.
One-piece prefabricated cable assemblies can
be used for connection to the busbars and to
Distribloc or Polybloc Multiclip distribution blocks
to supply rows of Multi 9 breakers.
The space under the rail is sufficient for the
measurement CTs.
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NG160 circuit breaker
Operating safety
Breaking
via a double contact
To increase limiting of the fault current, each pole
of the NG160 circuit breaker has a double fork-
shaped contact.
This design splits the arc and significantly
reduces the forces exerted during a short-circuit.
This ensures the integrity of installations in
enclosures.
Cascading
with Multi 9 circuit breakers
Thanks to its very high current-limiting capacity,
the NG160 offers excellent cascading and
discrimination with downstream Multi 9 breakers.
This means Multi 9 devices can have breaking
performancies lower than the prospective short-
circuit current, thus reducing their cost.
Vigi earth-leakage
protection module
with direct tripping
If a residual-current fault occurs, the Vigi module
of the NG160 acts directly on the tripping
mechanism of the breaker via a mechanical link
(no need to add a release coil).
This solution avoids any risk of non-tripping due
to poor connections.
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Vigi earth-leakage protection module
with rigid cables
for optimum positioning in the toroid
The power cables are perfectly centred in the Vigi toroid to ensure precise measurement of the
residual current and avoid risks of nuisance tripping.
This solution ensures optimum continuity of service for the installation.
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NG160 circuit breaker
Super-immunised protection
Earth-leakage protection
based on "si" technology
The earth-leakage protection function is mandatory to protect
life and property, but can be affected by disturbed environments,
such as:
- high-frequency currents with low rms values,
- voltage surges caused by atmospheric phenomena such as
lightning,
- opening and closing of capacitive circuits.
These disturbances often cause nuisance tripping of residual-
current devices leading to installation down-time costs.
Thanks to the "si" (super immunised) technology, the Vigi
NG160 guarantees operation of the earth-leakage protection
only if there is a real risk.
Operating safety
in severe environments (to -25C)
Operation of the Vigi NG160 is not affected by low temperatures down to
-25 C.
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Consistent design
of the Merlin Gerin low-
voltage system
Pragma New
New range of modular enclosures
The new range of Pragma enclosures combines functionality, robustness
and attractive design, offering installers a complete solution for protection,
control and distribution installations up to 160 A.
They are available in flush-mount and surface-mount versions, with a
capacity of 24 modules.
Their are especially well-suited for installations in the commercial sector.
Prisma Plus G
Wall-mount and floor-standing enclosures
up to 630 A
The Prisma Plus G range was designed for all types of wall-mount and
floor-standing enclosures up to 630 A for commercial and small industrial
applications.
All the enclosure components, modular DIN-rail devices and installation
and connection systems contribute to fast and easy construction of Prisma
Plus G enclosures.
Prisma Plus P
Functional system up to 3200 A
Prisma Plus P high-power switchboards are the best solution for
demanding installation and safety requirements.
The perfect fit between the Prisma Plus P system, the low-voltage devices
and the specially tested prefabricated connection solutions guarantees a
safe and high-performance electrical installation.
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Functions Contents
and characteristics
Presentation 556E1000/1
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Functions and Characteristics of NG160
characteristics circuit breakers and
switch-disconnectors 0
NG160NA switch-disconnector
Electrical characteristics as per IEC 60947-3
Conventional thermal current (A) Ith 40 C 160
Rated insulation voltage (V) Ui 800
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp 8
(kV)
Rated operational voltage (V) Ue AC 50/60 Hz 500
Rated operational current Ie AC 50/60 Hz AC22A AC23A
220/240 V 160 160
380/415 V 160 160
440/480 V 160 160
500 V 160 125
NG160 circuit breaker.
Short-circuit lcm (kA peak) 2.1
making capacity min. for switch-
disconnector alone
max. with protection 330
PB103530-58
by upstream circuit
breaker
Short-time withstand current Icw (A rms) 1s 1500
3s 1500
Suitability for isolation b
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Functions and Accessories for NG160
characteristics circuit breakers and
switch-disconnectors 0
Two versions allow connection of outgoing circuits to the top or bottom of the Vigi
module to meet installation requirements.
Characteristics as per IEC/EN 60947-2 annex B
Number of poles 3, 4
Sensitivity (A) 0.03 / 0.3 / 1 / 3
Time delay intentional (1) (ms) 0 60 150
max. break time < 40 < 140 < 150
Rated voltage (V) 50/60 Hz 200 to 440 V
Reset pushbutton
Test pushbutton
NG160 + add-on Vigi module. Protection against nuisance tripping b
DC-component withstand class A
(1) If the sensitivity is set to 30 mA, there is no time delay, whatever the time-delay setting.
connections
In In Out
DB114688
DB114689
Out
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Functions and Accessories for NG160
characteristics circuit breakers and
switch-disconnectors 0
Icu 380/4
V
15 V
Uimp
Icu (kA)
8 kV
16 kA
OF and SD
15 10
380/4
440 Icu
75% cat A
Ics =
Hz push
50/60 to
-2 trip
60947 VDE NEMA
/ EN
Voltage b an extension shaft that must be adjusted to the distance between the back of the
releases
circuit breaker and the door, between a minimum of 185mm and a maximum of
600mm.
Terminal shield
NG160.
on the toggle.
This locking system complies with the isolation requirements of IEC 60947-2.
One to three padlocks can be used, with shackle diameters from 5 to 8 mm.
Locking accessory.
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Functions and Accessories for NG160
characteristics circuit breakers and
switch-disconnectors 0
b SD contact (trip indication) indicates that the circuit breaker has tripped due to:
v an overload
v a short-circuit
v an earth fault
v operation of an MX or MN voltage release.
The SD contact returns to de-energised state when the circuit breaker is reset.
Indication contacts.
Standard contacts
Rated thermal current (A) 6
Utilisation category (IEC 60947-5-1) AC12 AC15
Operational current (A) 220/240 V 6 4
380/440 V 6 2
b MX shunt release.
Trips the circuit breaker when the control voltage rises above 0.7 times the rated
054550-23
voltage.
Control signals can be of the impulse type (u 20 ms) or maintained.
b MN undervoltage release
This release trips the circuit breaker when the control voltage drops below a tripping
threshold:
v tripping threshold between 0.35 and 0.7 times the rated voltage
v circuit breaker closing is possible only if the voltage exceeds 0.85 times the rated
voltage.
A time delay unit for the MN release eliminates the risk of nuisance tripping due
MX or MN voltage release. to a transient voltage dip lasting y 200 ms.
Operation
When the circuit breaker has been tripped by an MN or MX release, it must be reset
locally.
MN or MX tripping takes priority over manual closing.
In the presence of a standing trip order, closing of the contacts, even momentarily,
is not possible.
Remote tripping
Characteristics MN MX
Power supply
V AC 50/60 Hz 24 V, 48 V, 110/130 V, 220/240 V, 380/415 V, 440/480 V
V DC 24 V, 48 V, 110-125 V, 250 V
Operating threshold 0.85 to 1.1 Un 0.7 to 1.1 Un
Consumption (pick-up/hold) < 5 VA < 5 VA
Response time < 50 ms < 50 ms
Connection cable diameter 1.5 mm max 1.5 mm max
Wiring diagram
D1 C1 92 94 12 14
DB114695
OF
Trip unit
MN (1)
MX SD
D2 C2 91 11
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Functions and Tripping curves
characteristics NG160 0
1640 A 50 A
DB114752
DB114753
16 A Im = 37 x In
50 A Im = 12 x In
63...80 A 100 A
DB114754
DB114755
63 A Im = 12 x In
125 A 160 A
DB114756
DB114757
160 A Im = 8 x In
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Installation NG160 connection and installation
recommendations in switchboards 0
Connections
NG160 devices come with built-in bare-cable connectors as standard.
DB114691
DB108155
They can be tightened with a 4 mm male spanner.
The distribution lug can be used to connect 3 small-size cables.
E54545
S (mm) rigid 1.5 to 70 10 to 70 1.5 to 16
Cu / Al flexible 1.5 to 50 10 to 50 1 to 10 (1)
Tightening torque 5.6 8.5 2
(Nm)
(1) Flexible cables from 1.5 to 4 mm: connection with crimped or self-crimping ferrules.
A1
Safety clearance
When installing a circuit breaker, minimum distances (safety clearances) must be
DB114692
maintained between the device and panels, bars and other protection devices
installed nearby. These distances, which depend on the ultimate breaking capacity,
are defined by tests carried out in accordance with standard IEC 60947-2.
DB114720
The mandatory distances when installing NG160 circuit breakers are calculated from the device
case, not taking into account the terminal shields.
Temperature derating
When the ambient temperature is greater than 40 C, overload-protection
characteristics are slightly modified.
To determine tripping times using time/current curves, use Ir values corresponding
D2 C1
to the thermal setting on the device, corrected for the ambient temperature (see
tables below).
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Installation in Prisma Plus Modular devices
wall-mount and NG160, NG125, C120 circuit breakers
floor-standing enclosures INS40/160 switch-disconnectors
Powerclip busbars
NG160 circuit breaker
Device No. of vertical Adjustable Modular front plate
modules modular rail (1)
DB114711
Disjoncteur NG125
NG125, Vigi NG125 5 03002 03205
C120, Vigi C120
Capacity of modular rail: 48 Multi 9 modules.
Width of NG125 circuit breakers: NG125 3P : 9 Multi 9 modules
NG125 4P : 12 Multi 9 modules
Vigi NG125 3P y 63 A: fixed sensitivity 18 Multi 9 modules
adjustable sensitivity 20 Multi 9 modules
> 63 A: fixed sensitivity 20 Multi 9 modules
adjustable sensitivity 20 Multi 9 modules
Vigi NG125 4P y 63 A: fixed sensitivity 21 Multi 9 modules
adjustable sensitivity 23 Multi 9 modules
> 63 A: fixed sensitivity 23 Multi 9 modules
adjustable sensitivity 23 Multi 9 modules
INS40/160 switch-disconnector
Device No. of vertical Adjustable Modular front Hinged
modules modular rail plate modular front
DB114712
plate
INS40/160
INS40/160 4 03002 03204 03211
INS100/160 5 03002 03205
with long terminal shields
Capacity of modular rail: 48 Multi 9 modules.
Width of devices: INS40/80: width 10 Multi 9 modules
INS100/160: width 15 Multi 9 modules
125 A Powerclip busbars Available in two lengths (450 and 750 mm) in three and four-pole versions.
The busbars can be cut to length every 150 mm.
They are supplied with clip-on covers that block off the connected cable lugs and can
be cut as needed.
DB114713
160/630 A Powerclip busbars Available in two lengths (1000 and 1400 mm) in three and four-pole versions. The
busbars can be cut to length every 200 mm.
Prefabricated connections are available for the devices.
Powerclip busbars 160 A 250 A 400 A 630 A
Three-pole L = 1000 mm 04111 04112 04113 04114
L = 1400 mm 04116 04117 04118 04119
Four-pole L = 1000 mm 04121 04122 04123 04124
L = 1400 mm 04126 04127 04128 04129
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Installation in Prisma Plus Modular devices
wall-mount and Connections to Powerclip busbars
floor-standing enclosures Centralised distribution
One-piece 3/4 P fast connection to busbars, equipped with male fittings on one end
for tunnel terminals.
3 black cables and 1 blue cable (reversible neutral position).
Designation Cat. no.
One-piece connection, 160 A, L = 440 mm 04148
DB114715
Connections
Designation Cat. no.
Connection between 200 A Multiclip and Powerclip insulated busbars 04021
Connection between 160 A Multiclip (1/2 row) and devices 04030
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Dimensions and volumes Dimensions and volumes
NG160 0
Dimensions
NG160
3 poles 4 poles
37.5
DB114697
DB114708
DB114709
55.5
X 120
X X
45
206
64.5
(a) (a)
Y Y
Z
80 45 45
102.5 90 120
(10 x 9 mm (14 x 9 mm
modules) modules)
(a) Terminal shields.
DB114706
DB114707
76 (1)
X X X
45
100 (2)
(a) (a)
Z Y Y
45 75
210 240
(24 x 9 mm (27 x 9 mm
modules) modules)
Vigi module dimensions
(1) Incoming Vigi module connection
via bottom (top out version).
(2) Incoming Vigi module connection
via the top (bottom out version).
Rotary handle
Front-panel cut-out
75
37.5
DB114703
DB114704
DB114705
45
83
45 50
60
X
75
X 37.5 X
60 4.2
Z
72 36 Y
122 min. Y
167 max.
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Catalogue numbers NG160E/N/H circuit breakers
NG160NA switch-disconnectors 0
NG160E
NG160E (16 kA at 380/415 V)
Rating 3P (10 x 9 mm modules) 4P (14 x 9 mm modules)
DB114710
DB107611
Top out
Rating Sensitivity Delay 3P (14 x 9 mm modules) 4P (14 x 9 mm modules)
160 Adjustable Adjustable 28312 28313
30 mA at 3 A 0 - 60 - 150 ms
DB107584
DB107612
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Catalogue numbers NG160E/N/H and NG160NA
accessories 0
Connection accessories
Terminal shields (1 pair) for Vigi circuit breaker
3P 28034
4P 28035
DB107585
Distribution connectors
3 x 16 mm2 Set of 4 19091
DB107616
Mounting accessories
Din rail and 4 raisers for Multi 9 devices, length 342 mm
For 24 module enclosure 04227 (1)
DB107617
Locking
Toggle locking device for 1 or 3 padlocks
29370
...8
NS5...5/16
13/64
DB107588
Electrical auxiliaries
Auxiliary contacts (changeover)
OF or SD 29450
OF or SD low level 29452
DB107670
Voltage releases
AC 50/60 Hz Tension (V) MX MN
48 28070 28080
DB107586
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