LOW VOLTAGE

VACUUM CONTACTOR

I N D U S T R I A L

G R O U P

TAVRIDA ELECTRIC

AXCA 670200.009

Version 06

In Effect Since 03.09.2007

Contents

CONTENTS
Technical Manual

Presentation

Product range

Design

5
Overall design

Switching module

Control module

Auxiliary contact units

Surge arrester unit

Small wiring termination

Operation

9
Closing

Opening

10

Emergency trip

10

Technical specification

11

General

11

Rated operational power of AC motors (AC3 and AC4)

12

Auxiliary circuits

13

Power supply

13

Control Input

13

Auxiliary contacts unit

13

Surge arresters

14

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

15

Dielectrical Strength
Dimensional drawings

15
16

Application guide
Selection

17

Incoming inspection

17

Mounting

18

Main terminals connection

19

Wiring and earthing

21

Commissioning test

23

Maintenance

24

Operation test

24

High voltage test

24

Insulation resistance test

24

Contact resistance test

24

Failure analyses and handling

24

Replacement of auxiliary contacts

25

Replacement of surge arresters unit

25

Replacement of control module

25

Routine test

26

Type test

26

Disposal

26

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Presentation

Technical Manual
Presentation
Low voltage vacuum contactors (hereinafter con
tactor) are based on the latest switching and
electronic control technologies. The contactor
can be used as a core component of low voltage
switchgears and as a standalong unit. Switching
of heavyduty AC motors is main intent of the
contactor.
Main distinctive of the contactors design is
application of microprocessorbased incorporat
ed control unit. Lightduty operation instruc
tions are applied to corresponding input of the
control module. Separate supply input allows
withstanding deep voltage sags without dropout.
This feature has particular importance when
motors fed is made from transformers having
comparable with the motor power.
Contactor has three modifications.
LSM/TEL14/400340 is applied at either of low
voltage AC systems.
LSM/TEL14/400341 and LSM/TEL14/400
342 contactors are used for threephase, four
wires AC systems 120/208V and 230/400V corre
spondently. In these types of the contactors

there is surge arrester unit. Surge arrester unit

provides effective motor protection against
switching overvoltages. It raises service life of
the interconnected electrical equipment.
Contactor has specific main terminals in respect
with the similars contactors. Contactor allows to
be connected with cables without cable lags. If
the cables are provided with extra seals, degree of
protection of the contactor is IP40. It provides
protection from insects and ingress of liquid
drops. However, contactor can be connected by
busbars and cables with lags through extra
adapters. In this case contactor transforms to
ordinary contactor. However application of the
seals provides abovementioned protection of the
contactor.
Contactor has four interchangeable auxiliary
switches which can be used for linking to sig
nalling circuits.
Application of advanced technologies provides
reliable operation of the contactor during all
service life without extra maintenance and
adjustments that lowers service costs.

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Product range

Product range

Product type

Part number

Comment

Manufacturer

Module

LSM/TEL14/400340

Contactor for up to 1000 V AC systems (witout

surge arresters)

Module

LSM/TEL14/400341

Contactor for 120/208 V AC systems (with

surge arrester unit SAU/TEL230E)

Module

LSM/TEL14/400342

Contactor for 230/400 V AC systems (with

surge arrester unit SAU/TEL400E)

Accessory

CM/TEL20E

Control module

Accessory

ACU/TEL01

Auxiliary contact unit

Accessory

SAU/TEL230E

Surge arrester unit for LSM/TEL14/400341

Accessory

SAU/TEL400E

Surge arrester unit for LSM/TEL14/400342

Accessory

SAU/TEL001E

Case of surge arrester unit (without varistors)

Accessory

AHE 296444.003

Special key

Accessory

ITEA 674152.003

Screw driver

Component

AAHE 735642.001

Seal

MF TEL

Component

AXCA 716212.001

Adapter

MF TEL

Component

AXCA 745422.017

Installation bar

MF TEL

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Design

Design
Overall design

Vacuum contactor consists from the following

main parts: switching module, control module,
surge arrester unit and two auxiliary contacts
units. Switching module, control module and
surge arrester unit are realized as polymericcov
ered modules. Auxiliary contacts units are made
as PCBbased modules. Surge arrester unit and
auxiliary contacts units allow to be easily
replaced without any tools.
The contactor provides IP40 degree protection if
it is connected with up to 240 mm2 cables with

out cable lags. The cables are connected directly

to main circuit terminals with special wrench and
are sealed with rubber seals. To connect cables
with lags it is necessary to use special adapters.
If the adapters are used together with rubber
seals degree protection is also provided at IP40
level.
Small wiring termination is provided with WAGO
connector that is placed under a cover. The con
tactor is earthed through "Earth" stud.

Control module

Connection board
"Earth" stud

Surge arresters unit

Small wiring
terminals
Switching module
Auxiliary
contacts unit
Main circuit
terminals
(load outputs)

Cover

Main circuit
terminals
(supply inputs)

Seals

Adapters

Installation bar

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Design

Switching module

Switching module consists of three vacuum

interrupters (VI), solenoid actuator, flexible con
nectors and rigid busbars with clamps.
Vacuum interrupters are a peak of R&D achieve
ments of Tavrida Electric. Despite small dimen
sions vacuum interrupters insure reliable switch
ing of heavyduty circuits providing high inter
rupting life.

Vacuum interrupter

armature is rigidly coupled to the frame which

operates to VIs moving contacts by linear drive
insulators. This provides direct linear movement
in both directions and avoids the use of rotating
shafts, bearings and bell cranks. As a result the
contactor is maintenance and trouble free during
all mechanical life.
The actuator has two end positions: OPEN and
CLOSED. In Open position the armature is forced
by opening spring to provide the gap between
base yoke and armature. To close the actuator it
is necessary to inject the closing current into the
coil. In CLOSED position the gap between base
yoke and armature is miserable. Holding current
that is injected into actuator's coil leads corre
sponding magnetic flux. The flux produces hold
ing force between base yoke and armature and
holds the magnetic system in close position.
Tripping of the actuator is provided by holding
current chopping. Position of the actuator is
indicated with internal function auxiliary con
tact that is connected with control module
through intermediate printed circuit board.

In contrast with majority of conventional con

tactors there is level motion between the actua
tor and vacuum interrupters. The actuator's

Armature

Frame

Contact pressure
spring

Bracket
Function
auxiliary contact

Opening spring

Actuator coil

Basechannel

Flexible connector

Guade yoke

Base yoke

Clamp

Drive insulator

Terminal
Vacuum interrupter

Busbar

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Design

Control module

Microprocessorbased control module transfers

external lowpowered control signal into internal
operation instruction which are applied to mag
netic actuator coil. There are two inputs: "Power
supply" and "Control input". "Power supply"
input is intended for charging of internal closing
capacitor bank and supplying of incorporated
source of holding current. After initial power
application the contactor needs preparation time
to charge the capacitor bank. Control input is
intended to accept external close instructions.
Capacitor bank is charged into actuator's coil
and it injects closing current that is independent
from quality of power supply. After closing of
magnetic actuator the control module generates
stabilized holding current into the coil. Then
close instruction is finished the holding current
is chopped and the contactor is tripped. Between
sequences of CO operations the contactor needs
a time for charging of capacitor bank. For indica
tion of main contact's position.
Control module has internal thermosensor. The
first function of the thermosensor is generation a
signal when inside temperature of control mod
ule exceeds Overheating Indication Temperature.
It can be caused by overloading of the contactor
or exceeding of internal temperature into
switchgear above level specified as maximum
operating temperature. The second function of
the thermosensor is generation of internal
Emergency Trip Instruction if the temperature
inside control module exceeds Emergency Trip
Temperature. In this case the contactor is tripped

and corresponding indicator starts to blink.

Control module has three LED indicators on the
front panel.
Greencolor indicator "Power" is intended for sig
naling of applying of power supply on correspon
ding inputs and it signals about readiness of the
contactor for execution of closing instruction.
Control module executes monitoring of internal
auxiliary circuits and inside temperature of the
contactor. If some malfunction is occurred red
color indicator "Malfunction" starts to blink suc
cessively with intervals. The number of blinks in
series corresponds to specific malfunction.
Duration of single blink is 150 ms. Interval
between neighbour blinks is 450ms. Interval
between series of blinks is 1.5 ms.
Redcolor indicator "Closed" reflects position of
the contactor.
Correspondence between modes of the contactor
and indicators is shown in the following table.

LED indication mode

Contactor's condition

"Power"

"Malfunction"

"Closed"

No light

No light

No light

Preparation time for closing

Blinks

No light

No light

Opened state

Light

No light

No light

Closed state

Light

No light
1 blink in
series*
2 blinks in
series
3 blinks in
series
4, 5 or 6 blinks
in series

Light

Continuous lost of "Power supply"

Lost of "Power supply" and "Control input"

Overheating Indication Temperature exceeds specified
level
Opened state after execution of Emergency Trip
Instruction
Nonconformity of the contactor

* During not less than 30 sec.

** Light  if the contactor is closed; No Light  if the contactor is opened.

No light
Light
Blinks
Light

**
**
No light
**

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Design

Auxiliary contact units

Contactor is provided with two auxiliary contact

units (ACU). Each unit has one normally opened
(NO) and one normally closed (NC) contacts. The
contacts are controlled by frame of the actuator
They are used for position indication of the con
tactor for external signalling circuits.

Surge arrester unit

Contactors LSM/TEL14/400341 and LSM/TEL 

14/400342 include SAU/TEL type surge arrester
units. The first contactor is supplied with
SAU/TEL230 and the second one with SAU/TEL
400. Each unit include three varistors that are Y
connected with earthed midpoint. Surge arrester
units are intended for protection of intercon
nected electrical equipment from overvoltages
that can be occurred at switching operations of
the contactor and other reasons. The units limits
the surge voltage, so, service life of electrical
equipment become higher if the units were not
used.
Contactor LSM/TEL14/400340 is provided with
case of surge arrester unit. There are no any
varistors inside. So, this unit does not provide
overvoltage protection of the equipment. In this
case protection of equipment shall be arranged
with extra protection elements.

Small wiring termination

Contactor has auxiliary inputs and outputs in

accordance with the diagram nearby.
Outgoing arrows indicate outputs, incoming
arrows indicate inputs.
Potential zones corresponding to electrically iso
lated terminals are separated with lines.

Auxiliary Contact NO1

"Power Supply"
Auxiliary Contact NC1

"Control Input"

Auxiliary Contact NO2

Auxiliary Contact NC2

"Earth"

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Operation

Operation

Closing

The initial position of the contactor is open.

Vacuum interrupters are held in opened position
by opening springs which operate to their pulling
insulators through the frame. To launch the con
tactor into operation it is necessary to energize
corresponding WAGO terminals with "Power sup
ply" rated voltage. Control module starts charg
ing of internal closing capacitor bank. "Power"
indicator stars to blink. If preparation time is
over specified value the indicator lights that
means readiness of the contactor for closing.
Contactor can be closed if the following condi
tions are met:
Contactor is open;
Close capacitors are charged, LED indicator
Power lights continuously.
To close the contactor, control voltage shall be
applied to Control Input. In a period longer
than Close instruction acceptance time, current
pulse from the closing capacitor bank is injected
into the coil.
The current in the coil produces a magnetic flux
in the gap between the base yoke and the arma
ture.
1

2 2a 3 3a

4 4b 5

State
of main contacts

Actuator coil
current

Travel of armature
Speed of armature

Time

Current increment increases the magnetic flux.

Electromagnetic attraction between yoke
and armature becomes more than restraining
force of the opening springs (line 1).
The armature, frame, drive insulator and moving
contacts start to move. As the armature moves
towards the upper yoke the magnetic air gap
decreases and consequently the magnetic attrac
tion force increases. This increasing force accel
erates the armature, drive insulator and moving
contact. Acceleration of the armature generates
back emf in the coil that reduces the coil current
(Line 12).
At contact close (line 2) the moving contacts
stops but the armature travel continues for 1 mm
under rapid deceleration caused by compressing
the contact pressure spring.
At the limit of its travel the armature latches
magnetically to the base yoke (Line 2a). The
travel of the armature also compresses the open
ing spring in preparation for the next opening
operation and operates the auxiliary contacts.
The moving armature collapses and the coil cur
rent again increases (lines 2a3).
When closing impulse duration is expired control
module decreases the closing current (line 3) up
to holding current (lines 3a4). The contactor
stays in closed position for unlimited period of
time even if mechanical vibration conditions and
voltage drops are occurred

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Operation

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Opening

To open the contactor, Control Input shall be

deenergized. In a period of time longer than
Trip instruction acceptance time, instruction is
accepted and holding current is cut off (line 4
4b).
Magnetic flux and correspondantly holding force
of the armature decrease and when sum of
charged opening and the contact pressure spring
forces become more then holding force the arma
ture is released and accelerated rapidly (line 4a).
After free travel it engages with drive insulators
and VIs contact are opened.
The peak force produced by the armature ensures
easy breaking of any microwelds at the contact
surfaces which can appear due to short circuit
current action.
The moving contact accelerates rapidly, ensuring
a high interrupting capacity. Main contacts
return to their initial position (line 5).
If the contactor breakes loaded circuit the inter
rupting current initiates a socalled vacuum
arc that burns essentially in plasma originating

from evaporated contact material. The current

continues to flow through this plasma until a cur
rent zero. At this moment the arc is extinguished
and transient recovery voltage appears across the
open gap. If the contact surface is locally over
heated it produces a lot of vapour, resulting in
deterioration of the vacuum followed by electri
cal breakdown. To avoid this, optimum combina
tion of contact material and electrode shape is
applied resulting in development the smallest
vacuum interrupter ever existed.
At full travel (line 6) the armature, drive insula
tor and moving contact assembly is again held
open by the opening spring force.
Contactor is also opened at the same way if
Power Supply is lost in approximately 1 second
even if Control Input is energized.
In this case, to close contactor it is necessary to
deenergize Control Input, to apply Power
Supply, to energize Control Input when
Power indicator is lit.

Emergency trip

If inside temperature of the control module

exceeds level of Emergency trip temperature the
contactor trips itself even if "Control Input" volt
age is applied. To close the contactor it is neces
sary to remove closing instruction and apply it

once more after than the temperature downs less

than Overheating indication temperature and
elimination of overheating reason.

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Technical specification

Technical specification

Applicable standards:
IEC 9474190

General

Rated voltage, V
LSM/TEL14/400340
LSM/TEL14/400341
LSM/TEL14/400342
Rated frequency, Hz
Conventional thermal curent, A
Rated breaking capacity, kA
Rated making capacity, kA
Rated over current capacity, 10s, kA
Mechanical life, CO operations
Operational frequency, CO operations per hour
 mechanical
 AC1
 AC3
 AC4
Switching capacity, CO operations
 at rated current
 at breaking current
 at other currents
Closing time, ms, not more than
Drop out time, ms, not more than
Opening time, ms, not more than
Overheating Indication Temperature, C
Emergency Trip Temperature, C
Main contact resistance, microOhm
Current heat loss, at 400A, w
Ambient air temperature
 open, C
 enclosed, C
 storage, C
Climatic proofing
Maximum altitude above sea level, m
Degree of protection
Mechanical vibration withstand capacity
 stationary vibration, sinusoidal, g
 nonstationary vibration, shock, g
Weight, kg, not more than

* According IEC 60068188 (C Damp heat (steady state); D  Damp heat (cyclic).
** IP00 at flat strip conductor or busbar connection.
*** According IEC 6072134.

11

1000
230
400
50, 60
400
4
4
3.2
2 000 000
600
600
500
300
2 000 000
50
see diagram
50
60
80
703
803
90
50
40...+55
40...+40
40...+60
C, D*
2000
IP40 (IP00)**
Class 3M4 (IEC 72134)***
1
10
10,0

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Technical specification

12

Rated operational power of AC motors (AC3 and AC4)

Rated operational power, kW

Rated voltage, V
LSM/TEL14/400340

LSM/TEL14/400341

LSM/TEL14/400342

220

125

125

125

230

130

130

130

240

135

135

135

380

200

200

400

220

220

415

240

240

440

255

500

290

660

340

690

360

1000

500

Switching capacity
10000
4000

Current,

1000

100

10

1
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Interrupting life, operations

1000000

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Technical specification

Auxiliary circuits
Power supply

Power supply rated voltage, V AC

Operating range, V AC
Power consumption, VA, not more than
 during preparation time (charging of closing
capacitor)
 in opened position
 in closed position
Preparation time, s, not more than
 after initial power application
 after previous open operation
Maximum withstand voltage, V, peak

220
187242
35
8
15
10
5.5
420

Control Input

Control input rated voltage, V AC

220

Operating range, V AC,

Minimum accepted level of close instruction,
V AC, not less than
Minimum holding level of close instruction,
V AC, not less than
Maximum accepted level of trip instruction,
V AC, not more than
"Close" instruction acceptance time, ms, not
more than
"Trip" instruction acceptance time, ms, not
more than

44242
132
88
44
30
30

Auxiliary contact units

Maximum operating voltage, V (AC&DC)

Rated voltage, V (AC&DC)
Breaking capacity (AC, cos=0.8), VA
Maximum carrying current, A
Minimum switching current, A (AC&DC)
Dielectric strength, VDC
Interrupting life at maximum breaking cur
rent, CO cycles
Mechanical life, CO cycles

400
250
750
10
0.1
750
50 000
1 000 000

13

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Surge arresters

Type

Rated Voltage , V AC

SAU230
SAU400

220, 230, 240

380, 400, 415

Surge Current, A
(8/20 m s)

Energy Absorption, J
(2 ms)

8000
8000

100
135

1,0
1,0

Voltagecurrent characteristics of different SAU

are shown below

Voltage, V

2000

1000

SAU400

SAU230

0
1E3

0,01

0,1

10

Current, A

Maximum surge current, A

Derating curves of different SAU are shown

below.

Impulse duration, m s

Average Power
Dissipation, W

100

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Parameter

Level

Characterizations

Immunity criteria
in accordance with
IEC 6094741

Electrical fast transient/burst immunity in accordance

with IEC 6100044:
 for "Power supply

"for "Control input"

Surge immunity in accordance with IEC 6100045

4
3

common 4 kV
differential 2 kV

B
B

Power frequency magnetic field immunity in accordance

with IEC 6100048

100 A/m
1000 A/m

A
A

Pulse magnetic field immunity in accordance with IEC

6100049

1000 A/m

Damped oscillatory magnetic field immunity in accordance

with IEC 61000410

0,1 and 1 MHz 

 100 A/m

Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations

immunity in accordance with IEC 61000411

Oscillatory waves immunity in accordance with IEC 61000

412 taking into account IEC 255221

1 MHz, 0,1 MHz

2 kV

Electrostatic discharge immunity inaccordance with IEC

6100042

Dielectrical Strength

Power frequency voltage

 between main contacts
 between main contacts and auxiliary circuits
 between auxiliary circuits
Lighting impulse 1,2 m s/50 ms/0,5 J
 between main contacts
 between main contacts and auxiliary circuits
 between auxiliary circuits and Earth
 between isolated auxiliary circuits
 between NO and NC of ACU
Insulation resistance between isolated
potentional zones at 500 VDC, not less than

3,5 kV
3,5 kV
2,0 kV
8,0 kV
8,0 kV
4,0 kV
4,0 kV
4,0 kV
5,0 MOhm

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Dimensional drawings

Dimensional drawings

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Application Guide

Selection  Incoming inspection

17

Application guide
Selection
Selection of the contactor is made in accordance
with following table:
Type

LSM/TEL14/400340
LSM/TEL14/400341
LSM/TEL14/400342

AC System

Rated voltage, V AC

Threephase, threewire or
fourwire systems
Threephase,
fourwire systems
Threephase,
fourwire systems

up to 1000
220, 230, 240
380, 400, 415

Incoming inspection
Each contactor before installation shall be sub
jected under physical control.
Inspection shall be made in accordance with the
table below.
If contactors appearance has any nonconformi

Inspection

tyes customer has to made a decision in respect

with application of the contactor.
In any cases customer shall arrange activity in
accordance with Complaints handling procedure.

Conformity criteria

Packaging

Absence of severe damages resulted from:

 product drops
 excessive moistening of package
 package deformation caused by external impacts
 excessive external load applied to package
Compliance of box label to order dataAbsence of undamaged seals

Sealing

Absence of undamaged seals

Plastic parts

Absence of mechanical damages, scratches and colored spots

Metal parts

Absence of mechanical damages, scratches and corrosion on painted

surfaces and galvanized terminals.

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Mounting

18

Mounting
The contactor can be installed directly on low
voltage switchgear's panel or through extra
installation bars AXCA745422.017 The last way is
used if there is no access from the back side of
low voltage switchgear panel.

Each contactor is provided with paper template

to make marking on switchgear's panel.
Mounting holes, required fasteners and torques
are shown below.

1...4

1550.2

8 Screws 4,2
8 Washers

4 Screws M620
4 Spring Washers
4 Washers
Torque 10 N.m
1550.2

1150.2

1680.2
2100.2

8 holes

3.2*

400.2

4 holes 7

1680.2
2100.5
235

*  for 1..2 mm thickness of the panel, f3.7 mm  if thickness is more than 2 mm

50

40

2 holes 7

10

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Main terminals connection

19

Main terminals connection

Primary connections to the contactor shall be
made using unprepared copper* or aluminum
cables which types and sizes are shown below.

Third step  cut seals at appropriate size

Crosssection
Conductor

sectional stranded core

mm2

AWG

70  240

00  500

sectional solid core

95  300

000  600

round stranded core

50  185

0  350

round solid core

70  240

00  500

Fourth step  fit seal on cables

Connecting cables shall be inserted through rub

ber seals as the figure below. The seals shall be
cut in accordance with the diameter of cable in
accordance with the table below.

First step  cut cable isolation at 30 mm length

Fifth step  fix cables with special key tightly

* Note: Cupper cables shall be tinned

Second step  find cutting line of seal in accor

dance with the following table and outline
Cutting line

50
70
95
120
150
185
240


1
1
1
1
2
2

1
1
1
2
2
2
3

30

11

17

24

34

Line 3

Conductor of
1phase cable

Line 2

Conductor of
3phase cable

Line 1

Cable
crosssection,
mm2

Attention: The load shall be connected to termi

nals near surge arrester unit

Sixth step  fit seals on the contactor

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To provide connection with busbars or cables

with lags additional adapters shall be used.
Sequence of connection is shown below.

Main terminals connection

Fourth step  fit seals on the contactor

Fifth step  connect cables

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First step  cut seals at appropriate size

Second step  fit seals over adapters

Third step fix cables with special key tightly

Attention: If prospective shortcircuit current of

the circuit exceeds of rated parameters of the con
tactor extra shortcircuit protective device (SCPD)
shall be connected seriously. SCPD shall provide
overcurrent discrimination between contactor and
shortcircuit currents.

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Wiring and earthing

To connect "Power Supply", "Control Input", aux
iliary contacts and "Earth" circuits push the
clamp of the cover and move it towards the
arrow.
Connection is made through WAGO connectors
"Power Supply" and "Control Input" terminals.
The circuits are connected with (0.51.5) mm2
singlecore or multicore wires. The insulation of
the wires shall be reared on 610 mm. Connection
is made with special screw that is included in
delivery set.

Terminal
1
2
3
4
5

Designation

Control Input (1)

Control Input (2)
Free
Power Supply (1)
Power Supply (2)

The contactor shall be earthed through M5 stud.

The "Earth" stud shall be connected with not less
than 2.5 mm2 wire that is tagged with 5 mm diam
eter lag.

Wiring and earthing

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Wiring and earthing

22

Auxiliary contacts connection

Terminals of auxiliary contact units are not

numerated. The order of the terminal corre
sponds to the following figure.

Terminal

Designation

Auxiliary contact (1) (NO)

Auxiliary contact (1) (NO)

Auxiliary contact (2) (NC)

Auxiliary contact (2) (NC)

Wires of auxiliary contacts with Power supply,

Control input and Earth wires are placed
together and are fixed by strips. The cover has
four plugs, so the plug (or two plugs if necessary)
shall be broken with pliers and sharp edges on

the cover shall be smoothed with knife or round

file. To place the cover it is necessary to align
joggles on the cover and corresponding holes in
the switching module and to clamp the cover.

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Commission test

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Commissioning test
Before beginning of application each contactor
shall be subjected to the following commission
ing tests:
Operation test
Action

Apply supply voltage to 4 and 5 terminals

Apply control voltage to 1 and 2 terminals

Switch off control voltage from 1 and 2 ter

minals

Apply control control voltage to 1 and 2 ter

minals

Switch off supply voltage from 4 and 5 ter

minals

Switch off control voltage from 1 and 2 ter

minals

High voltage test

Use standard method (IEC 94741) to check

insulation level.
Insulation resistance test

Use standard methods to check the insulation

resistance of the auxiliary insulation. It shall not

Expected reaction

 contactor shall open

 "Power" LED shall light
 "Malfunction LED shall not light
 "Closed LED shall not light
 contacts 3 and 4 of ACU shall close
 contacts 1 and 2 of ACU shall open
 contactor shall close
 "Power" LED shall light
 "Malfunction LED shall not light
 "Closed" LED shall light
 contacts 3 and 4 of ACU shall open
 contacts 1 and 2 of ACU shall close
 contactor shall open
 "Power" LED shall light
 "Malfunction LED shall not light
 "Closed" LED shall not light
 contacts 3 and 4 of ACU shall close
 contacts 1 and 2 of ACU shall open
 contactor shall close
 "Power" LED shall light
 "Malfunction LED shall not light
 "Closed" LED shall light
 contacts 3 and 4 of ACU shall open
 contacts 1 and 2 of ACU shall close
 contactor shall open
 "Power" LED shall not light (in 5 seconds)
 "Malfunction LED shall not light
 "Closed" LED shall not light
 contacts 3 and 4 of ACU shall close
 contacts 1 and 2 of ACU shall open
No reaction

be below the limits given in the contactor tech

nical specification.
Main contact resistance test

Use standard methods to check resistance of the

main contacts of the contactor. Values must not
exceed limits specified in the contactor technical
specification.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

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Insulation resistance test

The contactor is inherently maintenance free.

However, if customer has periodical test proce
dure the contactor can be subjected under fol
lowing commissioning tests. If some nonconfor
mity is found the contactor shall be handled as
described in subsection Failure analisys and han
dling (see below).

The insulation resistance shall comply with value

that is pointed in subsection Dielectrical strength.
In the case of noncompliance try
to find the weak point. Note that, generally,
other devices can be installed in parallel to the
contactor.
Contact resistance test

Operation test

The contactor shall be operable as pointed in the

chapter above.

If contactor has contact resistance which

exceeds the specified limit but it is less than
twice this limit, continuation of use is possible, if
the actual continuous current does not exceed
the following value:
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High voltage test

Dielectric strength of vacuum interrupters and

support insulation in respect to power frequency
withstandability shall not deteriorate in service.
During the test, apply voltages as pointed in sub
section Dielectrical strength. However, impulse
withstandability of vacuum interrupters can
decrease in service. So, producer specifies light
impulse withstandability on 5 kV level for inter
rupters. Impulse withstandability of support
insulation shall be the same as for a new contac
tor.

Ia<Ir

Rr ,
Ra

where:
Ia, Ra  actual current and current resistance
respectively,
Rr  rated contact resistance,
Ir  rated current or conventional enclosed ther
mal current,

Failure analyses and handling

If any nonconformity during commissioning
tests, maintenance or in service is occurred the
contactor shall be handled in accordance with
the following table.
Nonconformity

In any cases customer shall arrange activity in

accordance with Complaints handling procedure.

"Malfunction" LED mode

Recommended action

The contactor is not operatable,

"Power" LED indicator is not lighted

Unspecified

Check and correct power supply voltage

If the voltage is in rate  replace control module

The contactor is in close position,

"Closed" LED indicator is not lighted

Unspecified

Replace contactor

Unspecified

Replace contactor

Unspecified

Replace ACU

The contactor is in open position,

"Closed" LED indicator lights
Nonconformity of auxiliary contact
Supply voltage is less than permissible limit
Other nonconformities of the module

1 Blink

Check and correct power supply voltage

4, 5 or 6 successive blinks

Replace the contactor

Failure of High voltage test

Unspecified

Replace the contactor

Failure of Insulation resistance test

Unspecified

Replace the contactor

Failure of Contact resistance test

Unspecified

Replace the contactor

Failure of surge arrester unit

Unspecified

Replace surge arrester unit

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Failure analyses and handling

Replacement of auxiliary contacts

The auxiliary contacts units are maintenance

free. However, if damage of auxiliary contact
occurs under any circumstances the unit can be
replace as follows.

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Replacement of surge arresters unit

ATTENTION: Contactor shall be open before

replacement of auxiliary switches.
Take off the cover;
Press to auxiliary contact blocks slot and draw
out the block;
Insert a new ACU/TEL01;
Install the cover.

Order of SAU/TEL replacement is as follows.

Press upwards to surge arresters units flanges
with two hands simultaneously.
Install a new unit that corresponds to rated volt
age of the system.

Replacing of control module

Attention: The contactor shall be competelly

powered down.
Order of control modules replacement
is as follows:

Take off the cover

Remove surge arrester unit

Screw off four captive screws at connection

board

Disconnect connection board

Disconnect earthing wire from the control

module

Screw off four captive screws at control module

Remove the failed module

Install new control module in inverse sequence
Perform operation test

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Routine test  Type test  Disposal

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Routine test
Each contactor before delivery shall be subjected
to the following routine test procedure.
Malfunction to meet any of the abovementioned

requirements means failure to pass routine test

procedure

Test

Conformity criteria

Design and visual checks

 correctness of nameplate data

 compliance of the module type to order
 absence of mechanical damages, scratches, colour variations affecting
module appearance

Mechanical operation tests

(1000 CO operations at rated operating voltage)

 proper operation of main and auxiliary contacts

 compliance of the closing and opening times with the requirements of
technical specification
 absence of contact bounce

Power frequency voltage withstand of the main cir

cuits (between open contacts)

 absence of breakdowns inside vacuum interrupter

Power frequency voltage withstand of the auxiliary

circuits (between terminals and earth)

 absence of breakdowns

Type tests
Type tests shall be arranged in accordance with
the following table.
Where:
NL  no limitations: supervisory from test lab is
not required
Type test

TEL  supervisory from TEL is required. It includes

approval of the test program, order and prepara
tion of test samples and possible participation at
tests with test lab of Tavrida Electric.

Standard

Type test features

IEC 9474190

TEL

GOST 3001196

TEL

IEC 9474190

NL

GOST 3001196

NL

IEC 9474190

NL

GOST 3001196

NL

IEC 9474190

NL

GOST 3001196

NL

IEC 9474190

NL

GOST 3001196

NL

IEC 9474190

NL

GOST 3001196

NL

Dielectric tests

Temperature rise tests

Making and breaking tests

Shorttime withstand current tests

Mechanical life tests

Measurement of resistance of the main circuit

Disposal
Modules do not contain any materials that are
hazardous for environment or personnel. No spe
cial methods of disposal are required.

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Only electronic version of this document distributed through designated channels to designated users can
be considered valid.

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