Arc Protection

VAMP 321
Modular solutions for flexible arc flash protection

Modern society heavily depends on an

uninterrupted supply of electric power. Prolonged
Main characteristics power outages cause loss of business to the
power supplier and loss of production to the power
• Modular structure consumer. Regardless of how safe a power system
The design of VAMP 321 allows insertion of new hardware which adds is, faults do occur.
performance and functionality to the system. The unit, as specified in order
codes on page 15, has two dedicated arc sensor inputs and is scalable An arc flash protection relay is a protective device
from standard to high-end arc flash protection systems. used to maximise the safety of personnel and
minimise the damage to the installation in the most
• PC configurable
The system can be configured by the end-user with the VAMPSET hazardous power system fault situations.
software tool. Events and disturbance recordings are easily evaluated
Fast arc flash protection increases operator safety
using a PC with USB connection.
in case of an arc fault occuring in switchgear.
• Event logs and disturbance recording
The faster the operating time of the protection
Vamp introduces event and disturbance functionality in an arc protection
system to enhance the pre and post fault analysis of the arc phenomena. system, the lesser the damage caused by the arc
fault will be.
• Compatible with existing systems
The VAMP 321 relies on the same VAM I/O units, cabling and sensors as Schneider Electric's Vamp range is the pioneer in
the company’s other renowned arc flash protection systems. the field of arc flash protection with close to 15,000
arc flash systems and 300,000 sensors in service
• Engineered for the most demanding environments worldwide.
The new mechanical structure comprises a robust cast aluminium casing.
Adjustable fixtures provide flexible installation to every power system
environment. IP54 protection is achieved when flush mounted.

• Proven technology
Developed in close cooperation with customers, the VAMP 321 combines
the reliable technology of Vamp’s 50 and 200 series and that of the VAMP
221 arc flash protection system. The new VAMP 321 system is
designed with user-friendliness
• Communication
The VAMP 321 has five communication ports, four of which are intended in mind
for a SCADA interface. Supported protocols are IEC 61850, Profibus DP,
Modbus TCP, DNP TCP, Modbus RTU, SPA, IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC
60870-5-103.
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Why arc flash protection?

When traditional time-grading or blocking based protection coordination
principle is used, it may not provide fast enough protection of substation faults.
Further, high-impedance type earth-faults may cause prolonged operation
times of earth-fault relays leading to the significant release of arcing energy.

These facts pose a considerable risk to operation personnel and economical

assets.

ZONE 1

T2 
T3 CBFP

= Arc Sensor

T, T1, T2, T3 = Trip VAMP 321

Central Unit

ZONE 2

T1 

ZONE 3

ZONE 4 I/O unit ZONE 5

T  T 
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Build your own EXTENSION SLOTS, see page 15

protection IED suitable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

to your application
User may decide the hardware and software of the
unit with the order code. Various I/O modules and
communication options bring more flexibility to the
protection application.

9 10

Inputs and outputs

Modularity ensures a wide range of DI / DO
combination as per customer demand.
The table shows number of DI / DO for few optional
module combinations. Maximum amount of DI can
be 40 pcs and DO 22 pcs but not at a same time.
Inputs and outputs combination examples
DI (pcs) 31 30 26 22 18 16 12
DO (pcs) 14 10 10 14 18 10 14

Detachable HMI brings more flexibility

Order options provide two alternative mounting principles to VAMP 300 IED.
Both options have its own advantages.

Panel mounting
The conventional mounting technique has
always been installing the IED on the secondary The base unit of the IED and display are
connected using VAMP's VX001 cabling.
compartment's door. Limitation in this approach
Default length 2 m.
could be that the door construction is not strong
enough for the IED's weight and suitability to wire
large amount of secondary and communication
cabling could be challenging.

Wall mounting with detachable HMI

This mounting technique allows door being lighter
as the relays frame is installed in the back of the
secondary compartment. Normally, the IED in this
mounting principle is by the terminal blocks, hence
the secondary wiring is short. Communication
cabling is easier, too, as the door movement does
not need to be considered. In this case, only the
communication between IED base and display has
to be wired.
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VAMPSET setting and configuration tool

VAMPSET is a user-friendly, free-of-charge relay
management software for setting parameters and
configuring VAMP relays. Via the VAMPSET software,
relay parameters, configurations and recorded data
can be exchanged between PC and VAMP relays.
Supporting the COMTRADE format, VAMPSET
also incorporates tools for analysing relay events,
waveforms and trends from data recorded by the
relays, e.g. during a network fault situation.

Standard USB
communication
cable can be
used.
The device's setting views are organised to several folders in the VAMPSET setting tool views in
order to conveniently find right data for parameterisation of the IED. The setting tool displays main
menu of the arc protection.

Using a standard USB communication cable, the PC

running VAMPSET connects to the front port of the
VAMP relays. The VAMPSET software also supports
TCP/IP communication via an optional port.
Featuring true multi-language support the software
runs on Windows environment without any need for
configuration of the PC.

HMI can be freely configured to show desired mimic and measurements as well as control functions.

The VAMPSET software

is future-proof, supporting future
updates and new VAMP products.
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Programmable stages
There are now eight stages available to use with various applications. Each
stage can monitor any analogue (measured or calculated) signal and issue start
and trip signals. Programmable stages extend the protection functionality of
the manager series to a new level. For example, arc flash protection master unit
can be used as back-up protection for conventional O/C relay.

Programmable logic: Programmable stage has a possibility to compare two

The logic editor has colours to enable viewing of active statuses. Further­more, each input freely selectable signals between each other. Using this
status can be also seen on-line in VAMPSET view . feature the user can create compare function using
relay's own measured or calculated signals. One or both
of the signals can be connected to comparison function
over GOOSE.
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Communication
VAMP is a communication expert with a wide experience in interfacing with
different system integrators’ and SCADA suppliers’ RTUs, PLCs, gateways etc.
using many different protocols. Flexible adaptation of the communication
protocols together with powerful and easy to use software tools are the key of
successful integration.
VAMP 300 IED and the VAMPSET tool provide access to practically any power
system information you may need.

Native IEC 61850 Communication matrix

The IEC 61850 protocol can be used to read or Check which physical interface matches with certain protocols. It is possible to
write static data or to receive events sent expand RS-232 interface with external hardware modules
spontaneously from the relay. In addition, the

External I/O: Modbus

interface allows peer-to-peer communication
between the relays, called GOOSE communication.

ModBus TCP
Modbus RTU
The IEC 61850 interface is confi gured with familiar,

Profibus DP

Ethernet IP

IEC-61850
DeviceNet
user-friendly VAMPSET software.

DNP 3.0
IEC-103
IEC-101

SpaBus

GetSet
None

The IEC 61850 datamodel, data-sets, report control

blocks and the GOOSE communication are RS-232
configured according to the requirements of the RS-485
system configuration. VAMPSET is also used to
External modules

Ethernet
produce ICD files, which may be needed for the Profibus
substation RTU configuration
The VAMP 300 IED contains native implementation, Serial fiber

which means that the IEC 61850 functionality is Devive Net

embedded in the software. Profibus

RS-485

Control
Circuit breaker (object) control
➔ F1 / F2 buttons
Another way to control circuit breaker or isolators is
to program Function button F1 and F2 to execute
the control command. Once programmed F1
could be the close and F2 open command. A
dedicated info view appears on the HMI requesting
confirmation or de-selection of the action.
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Selective and flexible arc flash protection solutions

for low and medium voltage systems
Modern motor control centers (MCC) equipped with The point sensors give an accurate location of the fault thus the required repair
arc flash protection provide ultra-fast arc protection for the MCC’s is fast and the power can be restored without fault location
for the switchgear, limiting the possible arc flash time delay. The central unit trips both the incoming LV circuit breaker and
fault to a minimum.   the circuit breaker up-stream. The nature for an arc flash fault can be fuse,
cable termination, contactor or circuit breaker feeding the motor in the MCC,
therefore fast fault location is extremely useful.

Shut down command to motors

Section 1
VAMP
321
VAM VAM VAM
10LD 10LD 10LD
VAM
0AN 1AN 2AN 3AN 4AN 5AN Section 2 Section 3 10LD

VAMP
321 d d d d d 10 pcs d d d d d
5BN

1BN 2BN 3BN

M M M M M M M M M M

VAM
3CN 4BN Section 5 10LD Section 4
1CN 2CN

d d d d d d d d d
5CN 9 pcs
3DN 4CN
M M M M M M M M M
1DN 2DN 5DN

VAM
4DN
Section 6 10LD
1EN 3EN 5EN

up-stream
breaker 2EN d d d d d
5 pcs

M M M M M

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6

The arc sensor I/O units

Various solutions for incorporate a snap-in

any medium or low voltage connector for the portable

sensor. The activated arc
arc protection application sensor channel is indicated
with a led.

• The VAMP arc protection system

can be built using various
components of the VAMP relay
family.
• The system has been designed
to cover basic level and
demanding applications of the
low and medium voltage power
distribution system.
• VAMP arc protection system and
relay products can be combined to The majority of arc faults occur
obtain an arc protection scheme in the cable compartment hence
for any application. it is a natural location for the
point sensor.
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CBFP* CBFP

= Point sensor T2 T4

VAMP 321
VAM 4CD
T, T1, T2, T3, T4 = Trip
T3 T
S1, S2, S3 ... = Sensors
* Either CBFP or Direct Zone 1 trip

T1

T1 Zone 4

Zone 1

VAM 12L
Zone 2 Zone 3

T3 Zone 2.1 T1
Zone 2.2 Zone 2.3 Zone 2.4 Zone 2.5 Zone 2.6
T2 T3
S1 S2 S3
S2 S3 S1

T T
T2 T1

VAM 12LD VAM 12LD VAM 3L

The selectivity requirement of the arc flash The circuit breaker and busbar compartments belongs to another zone
protection is dependent on the switchgear supervised by the VAM 12LD units.
construction and the importance of the power As the distribution system does not have current measurement on the high
distribution. The more important the supplied voltage side of the power transformer, the arc flash protection system uses the
power, the more selective arc flash protection current status from low voltage side. In this case the zone 1 selectivity is set up
scheme is implemented. by light only criteria and the zone is fully isolated should the fault occur.

The left side of the medium voltage The right side of the switchgear has a universal one zone scheme for the
switchgear, as seen in the picture, has various cable, circuit breaker and bus bar compartments using three fibre sensor
protection zones. Cable termination has its own loops. The incoming cable termination compartment is based on the light only
zone and is tripped should the fault occur in the protection principle.
cable compartment.

One VAM 12LD unit is able to trip up to three sub-

zones selectively.

Point sensors are mounted in the switchgear’s arc

pressure relief compartment in this installation.

Arc protection systems require three phase

currents for selective high-speed arc protection.
Using the zero-sequence voltage and current
in tripping criteria, the arc fault trip can be
activated before the fault is completely exposed.
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Characteristics and highlights of the VAMP 321

arc protection system

VAMP 321 VAMP 321 arc protection system

arc protection system • Auxiliary supply and communication via modular cable
central unit • Continuous supervision of sensors
• Connection of portable arc sensor, except VAM 4C and VAM 4CD
• Indication of arc sensor / current channel and trip relay activation

 AM 4C, VAM 4CD

V
current I/O unit

• 3-phase current, zero-sequence current

and voltage
• Auxiliary supply and communication via modular cable
• Event logs, disturbance recording and
• 3-phase current measurement or 2-phase and zero-sequence current
real-time clock
measurement
• High speed output, HSO: 2 ms (typically)
• Adjustable pick-up setting
• Trip contact, T: 7 ms typically
• Indication of the current channel pick-up, current imbalance and trip
• Operation on simultaneous current and relay activation
light or on light only
• One trip relay
• Informative display
• Two communication ports for central unit and I/O unit interconnection
• Communication with SCADA
VAM 4CD - Additional features to VAM 4C
• Four normally open trip contacts (option)
• Labelling for customised arc sensor channel text
• One normally open and one change over
• Flush mounting
alarm contact
• HMI indication available on door closed position
• Programmable operation zones
• Continuous system self-supervision
• Circuit breaker failure protection (user
configurable)
VAM 3L, VAM 3LX
fibre sensor I/O unit

• Auxiliary supply and communication via modular cable

• Three supervised fibre loop arc sensor connections
• Connection of portable arc sensor
• Indication of the sensor channel and trip relay activation
The auxiliary supply, CT wiring, trip and • One trip relay
alarm outputs as well as modular cables are • Two communication ports for central unit and I/O unit interconnection
connected to the rear side of the central
VAM 3LX - Additional features to VAM 3L
unit.
• Fibre arc sensor sensitivity adjustment
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 AM 10L, VAM 10 LD
V Selection table for VAM I/O units
point sensor I/O unit
VAM VAM VAM VAM VAM VAM VAM
3L 10L 10LD 12 L 12LD 4C 4CD
Mounting DIN rail DIN rail Door DIN rail Door DIN rail Door
No. of point sensors 10 10 10 10
No. of loop sensors 3
No. of protection
• Auxiliary supply and communication via 1 1 1 4 4
zones supported
modular cable
No. of trip contacts 1 1 1 3 3 1 1
• Ten (10) point arc sensor connections
No. of alarm contacts 1 1
• Continuous supervision of sensors No. of current inputs 3 3
• Connection of portable arc sensor No. of BI (24-48Vdc)* 1 1 1
• Indication of the sensor channel and trip No. of BI (24-48Vdc) L> 1 1
relay activation
No. of BO (24Vdc) trip 1 1 1 1 1
• One trip relay No. of sensor channel
3 10 10 10 10 3 3
• Two communication ports for central unit indication (LED)
and I/O unit interconnection Connection for
1 1 1 1 1
portable sensor
VAM 10LD - Additional features to VAM 10L Other (*) (*) (*)
• Labelling for customised arc sensor channel
text * Used for zone shift 1 < -- > 2 and 3 < --- > 4 (*) Text pocket for setting values

• Flush mounting
• HMI indication available on door closed DI control for zone shift Active zone
position
BI channel state 1 2 3 4
Not active x x

Active x x
VAM 12L, VAM 12LD Used for VAM 10L, VAM 3L and VAM 3LX
point sensor I/O unit

Door mounted I/O units

show arc protection system
information without opening
the secondary compartment
door

• Three selective trip output contacts for

dedicated sensors
• Auxiliary supply and communication via
modular cable
• 10 point arc sensor connections
• Continuous supervision of sensors
• Connection of portable arc sensor
• Indication of the sensor channel and trip
In case the central unit is located close to the
relay activation
I/O units, the I/O units can be placed in the
• Two communication ports for central unit secondary equipment compartment.
and I/O unit interconnection
VAM 12LD - Additional features to VAM 12L
• Flush mounted unit
• HMI indication available on door closed
position
• Labelling for customised arc sensor
channel text
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Sensors and accessories

Point sensors Portable sensor VA1DP
• Easy installation and replacement • Provides additional detection of arc flash
• Enables fault location indication • Quick connection with snap-in socket
• Surface mounting
• Tube mounting Portable sensor VA1DP-5
• Continuous self-supervision • Snap-in socket connection to sensor I/O unit

Portable sensor VA1DP-5

Point sensor VA1EH-x 1) Point sensor VA1DA-x 1) Portable sensor VA1DP-5D

(pipe) (surface)
• Snap-in socket connection to sensor I/O unit
via VX031-5 cable

Fibre ARC-SLm sensors

Portable sensor VA1DP-5D
• Standard fibre
VX031-5 Extension cable
• Length from 1 to 70 meters
• Extension cable and door socket for
• Self-supervision
VA1DP-5D
• Cost effective when many compartments
• Diplexer for two portable sensors
ARC-SLm
VX031-5 Extension cable
• Activation 8,000 lx
• Multicore cable
• 10 mm bending radius Modular cable VX001-x
Fibre sensor minimum
ARC-SLm-x 2) • Transfers all information and aux. supply be-
tween VAMP 321 and I/O unit or between I/O
units, simple wiring with RJ 45 connector
Sensor mounting plates • Used for switchgear shipping splits,

• Z- or L-shaped Modular cable VX001-x 1)

• Wall mounting to VA1DA-x sensors
(no extra holes in the switchgear) VAMP 4R trip multiplier relay

• 4 + 4 trip outputs (4 x NO and 4 x NC)

• Two separate tripping groups
• Enables a 7 ms total operation time to
a large number of CBs controlled by
Sensor mounting plate Sensor mounting plate
VYX001, Z-shaped VYX002, L-shaped binary output (BO)
• Requires external auxiliary power
supply
Note 1: X = cable length (m)
Note 2: X = fibre length (m)
For more details, see accessories page 12.
Projection mounting

In case the depth dimension behind the

compartment door is limited, the IED
can be equipped with frame around the
collar. This arrangement reduces depth
inside compartment by 45 mm.
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Vam p 300
Vamp 321

ON
ON

3b 3c

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VAMP 321
OK

F2
OK
F1
F2
vamp
F1

I O

2.5Nm 3Nm
22 lb.in 27 lb.in

Dimensional drawings
VAMP
VAMP 300 300
PANEL PANEL
230MOUNTING
MOUNTING 269
mm 270 183 9.05 10.59
in 10.63 45
7.20 224
137 1.77
8.82
5.39
Vamp
Vamp 321
300

152
ON
ON

5.98
176 150
6.93 172
OK
5.91 ON ON

F1 OK F2 6.77
F2
I O F1
OK OK
vamp

225
F2 F2

ON F1 F1
ON

8.86

OK OK

Panel mounting
F2 F2

VAMP 300 PANEL MOUNTING

F1 F1

T max. 1.2N•m
T max. 1.2N•m T max. 0.5-0.6N•m
T max. 0.5-0.6N•m
10.6 lb-in 10.6 lb-in
4.4-5.3 lb-in 4.4-5.3 lb-in

Vam
Vamp
mm
p 300
321

ON
ON
in VAMP 300 MOUNTING
VAMP 300 PROJECTION PROJECTION MOUNTING
2
225
2
225
8.86 8.86
1 1
OK

F2
OK
F1

269 269
F2
vamp ON

mm mm 10.59
F1

I O
10.59
in 224in 224
OK 8.82 8.82
F2

ON
F1

.2Nm T max. 0.5...0.6Nm 152 152

n 4.4...5.3 lb.in
OK

F2
172 172 5.98 5.98 ON ON
Vamp 300 Vamp 300

6.77 6.77
F1

ON

152
ON

152 Vamp 300

Panel mounting VAMP 300 system

Vamp 300
2014-5-21
5.98
OK

5.98
OK

Grafimer / K. Kimpimäki
T max. 1.2N•m T max. 0.5-0.6N•m with detachable display
ON F2 F2
ON
F1 F1

10.6 lb-in 4.4-5.3 lb-in

OK OK

F2 F2

1.0 1.0 F1 F1

2.5N•m 2.5N•m 3N•m 3N•m OK OK

0.0-60 0.0-60 247
22 lb-in 22 lb-in 27 lb-in 27 lb-in F2 F2
4- 4-2
F1 F1
mm 2.3 .3 9.72
6 6
in 198 180
7.80 19 7.09
VAMP 300 PROJECTION MOUNTING 225 0.75
Projection mounting 2 8.86
mm mm
in in T max. 1.2N•m TT max. 0.5-0.6N•mT max. 0.5-0.6N•m
max. 1.2N•m
1VAMP 300 PROJECTION MOUNTING 2
225
3 3 199 4.4-5.3 lb-in
Vamp 300

10.6 lb-in 10.6 lb-in

4.4-5.3 lb-in
269
8.86 270 270
10.63
ON

4 150 4 7.83
Vam p 300
Vamp 321
1
mm 10.59
10.63
3a 3a 5.91
180
Panel
in mounting
22 VAMP
4 269300 system
7.09
OK

ON
ON
2014-5-21 F1
F2

mm 8.82 10.59
Grafimer / K. Kimpimäki
with detachable
in display
22 4 3a
Vamp 300
3a ON
Vamp 300

8.82
OK ON
F2
OK
F1

270 26
F2

176247 176
vamp
F1
O
I
152 6.939.72 6.93 10.63 1.02
mm 5.98
172
1
ON

in 152198
Vamp 300
180 OK OK

210
6.77
Vamp 300

172 7.80 19 7.09

F1 F2 F1 F2

8.27
ON

152 5.98 ON

0.75
Vamp 300
Vamp 300 OK
Ø5 176
6.77
5.98
F2

ON F1 ON 0.2 6.93
152 Vamp 300
CLICK ! CLICK !
Panel mounting
5.98 VAMP 300 system Vamp 300
199
OK
2014-5-21
F2 F1
OK

F2

2.5N•m 3N•m 1.0 Grafimer / K. Kimpimäki Vamp 300 Vamp 300

269 7.83
ON

with22detachable display27 lb-in

F1

0.0-60
ON

10.59
lb-in OK
150 OK

mm
F2
41-2 180 F2 ON ON

45 5.91 .0.3 3b in 3b 3c 3c M4x20

F1 F1

224 0.0-660 7.09

OK

1.77
F2 OK
100
8.82 4-2 247 Torx T-20
F1

2
F2

.3 3.94
mm
F1

6 1.5 Nm
OK

9.72
OK

mm F2 F2

180
152 in
F1

198 18
F1

in T max. 1.2N•m T max. 0.5-0.6N•m

19
5.98 3 270 7.80
4 10.6 lb-in 4.4-5.3 lb-in
270
7.09
2.5N•m
26
2.5N•m 3N•m 3N•m 0.71
10.63 T 0.75
max. 1.2N•m T max. 0.5-0.6N•m22 lb-in 22 lb-in 27 lb-in 27 lb-in
172 3 3a
4 10.6 lb-in 10.63
4.4-5.3 lb-in 1.02 11.5
6.77
1 Vamp 300 210
Vamp 300

3a
199 Vamp 300 mm mm 20 34
0.45

8.27
ON

150 7.83 in in 0.79 1.34 230

230
ON

3a ON

180
Ø5 176
5.91 270 270183 9.05 183
*
9.05
*
Vamp 300

7.09
OK

1763a
0.2
F2
6.93 10.63
T max. 1.2 Nm T max. 0.5 - 0.6
10.63 Nm 45 45
4.4 - 5.3 lb.in 7.20 7.20
F1

Wall mounting with detachable HMI

10.6 lb.in 1.77
6.93 138 1.77
ON

OK F1
OK

F2
138
F1 F2 5.43 5.43
mm Vamp 300 OK
Vamp 300
F2

*
270 26
in
*
ON

M4x20
ON F1

100 10.63 1.02

CLICK ! Torx T-20
1
3.94
210 1.5 Nm 2 Vamp 300 p 300
Vam
176
6.93
176
3
6.93
150 150
5.91
Projection for 300 series
Projection for 300 series
CLICK !
8.27 1805.91
18
ON

7.09 F2
OK OK
ON

Ø5 3b 3c 0.71 176 Vamp 300

F1 F2 F1

0.2 6.93 ON
Ø7
3b 3c
11.5 0.28
OK OK

F2
F1 F2

0.45 F1

34 min. 2.5 mm2

OK

20
2.5N•m mm
F2
3N•m Ø 5-8 mm
27 lb-in 1.34
0.79
F1

22 lb-in in M4x20
100
Torx T-20
2.5N•m 3N•m
2
Vamp 300
3.94 22 lb-in
T max. 1.2 Nm T max. 27
0.5lb-in
- 0.6 Nm
mm 1.5 Nm
in 10.6 lb.in 4.4 - 5.3 lb.in ON
180
mm 18 230 7.09
in 270
10.63
0.71183
7.20
9.05
230
* 45 OK
Nut M5 1.5 Nm
270 11.5 183138 9.05
*
1.77 F2

10.63 45 F1

0.45 7.205.43
138 1.77
20 34Vamp 300

3 5.43
*
0.79
ON
1.34
180
Vamp 300

*
Vamp 300
176 T max. 1.2 Nm 7T 9
.0max.
ON

0.5 - 0.6 Nm 150 Projection for 300 series

6.93 10.6 lb.in 4.4 - 5.3 lb.in 5.91
VAM 10L, 3L, 4C and VAMP 4R VAM 4CD,
ON

176 150 Projection for 300 series

Ø7 OK

6.93
0.28
F1
5.91 F2

10 LD, 12LD
OK
OK

F1 F2 F2

min. 2.5 mm2 F1

flush mounting
Ø 5-8 mm
3.54
90

3
4.72
120
4.41
112

35 mm DIN
180
1.38 inch
180 7.09
3.62
92

7.09
Ø7
Nut M5 1.5 Nm
0.28 185
7.23
155
min. 2.5 mm2 6.10
Ø 5-8 mm 157
25
27,6
1.09

6.18
0.98

180
7.09
Nut M5 1.5 Nm
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Technical data
VAMP 321 system VAM I/O units
Power supply TRIP contacts
Vs 110 – 240 ± 10% V ac/dc Rated voltage 250 V ac/dc
110/120/220/240 V ac
Continuous carry 5A
110/125/220 V dc
or Make and carry for 0.5 s 30 A
24 – 48 ± 20% V dc
Make and carry for 3 s 15 A
24/48 V dc
Measuring circuits t> 7 ms
Rated current IN 5 A (configurable for CT secondaries 1 – 10 A) Digital inputs
Burden < 0.2 VA Rated voltage 24 V dc
Rated current I0 5 A / 1 A (optionally 1 A / 0.2 A) Rated current 5 mA
Burden < 0.2 VA
Rated voltage UN 100 V (configurable for VT secondaries 50 – 120 V) Digital outputs
Burden < 0.5 VA Rated voltage 24 V dc
Rated frequency fN 45 - 65 Hz Rated current 20 mA ( max )
Operating settings VAM 10L / 10LD / 12L / 12LD
Phase current stage IL> 0.5 – 8.0 x IN VAM 10L / LD VAM 12L / LD
Earth-fault current Io> 0.1 – 5.0 x IN No. of trip contacts 1 3
Tripping outputs No. of digital inputs 1
Number of contacts As per order code No. of digital outputs 1
Rated voltage 250 V ac/dc No. of arc sensor channels 10 pcs
Continuous carry 5A Power supply +24 V dc via modular cable or terminals
Make and carry for 0.5 s 30 A Power consumption, In (stand-by) 45 mA
Make and carry for 3 s 15 A Power consumption per activated 20 mA
Contact material AgNi 90/10 channel I sensAct
Operating time 7 ms Total power consumption 45 mA + ( n* x I sens Act)
(trip contact) VAM 3L, VAM 3LX
Operating time (HSO) 2 ms No. of trip contacts 1
Signal outputs No. of digital inputs 1
SF output contact 1 pc change over No. of digital outputs 1
Signal contact 1 pc NO No. of fibre loops 3 pcs
Rated Voltage 250 V ac/dc Power supply +24 V dc via modular cable or terminals
Continuous carry 5A Power consumption, In (stand-by) 45 mA
Contact material AgNi Power consumption per activated 20 mA
BIO inputs/outputs, slot 2 option B channel I sensAct
Total power consumption 45 mA + ( n* x I sens Act)
Rated output voltage +30 V dc
VAM 4C / VAM 4CD
Rated input voltage +18 – 265 Vdc
No. of trip contacts 1
Rated current (BO) 20 mA
No. of digital inputs 1
Rated current (BI) 5 mA
No. of digital outputs 1
BI line (IN) 3 pcs
Measuring circuits
BO lines ( OUT ) 3 pcs
Rated current In 1A/5A
BIO inputs/outputs, slot 2 option C
Rated frequency fn 45 – 65 Hz
Connector ST
Power consumption ≤ 0.3 VA
Fibre 50/125 μm, 62.5/125 μm, 100/140 μm, and 200
μm Thermal withstand 60 x In for 1 s
Max link distance 2 km (62.5/125 μm) Operating settings
Max link attenuation 7 db Phase current stage IL> 0.5 – 6.0 x IN
BI line (IN) 2 pcs Earth-fault current Io> 0.05 – 5.0 x IN
BO lines ( OUT ) 2 pcs Accuracy ±5%
Arc I/O bus (RJ-45) Reset ratio 0.95
Multi drop Max 16 slaves and 3 masters
Supply to slaves Isolated 24 V dc VAMP 4R trip multiplier relay
Communication RS485 information / self supervision Power supply 24 V dc
(master-slave) Control signal 18 – 265 V ac/dc
ARC / OC signal 4 zone ARC and 1 zone OC line Tripping contacts 4 pcs NO, 4 pcs NC
master-slave
Arc sensor inputs Rated voltage 250 V ac/dc
Direct inputs As per order code Continuous carry 5A
Supply to sensor Isolated 12 V dc Make and carry for 0.5s 30 A
Make and carry for 3s 15 A
Contact material AgNi
Number of tripping groups 2
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Tests and environmental

Disturbance tests   Standard & Test class / level Test value
Emission EN 61000-6-4 / IEC 60255-26
- Conducted EN 55011, Class A / IEC 60255-25 0.15 – 30 MHz
- Emitted EN 55011, Class A / IEC 60255-25 / CISPR 11 30 – 1 000 MHz
Immunity EN 61000-6-2 / IEC 60255-26
- 1Mhz damped oscillatory wave IEC 60255-22-1 ± 2.5 kVp CM, ± 2.5 kVp DM
- Static discharge (ESD) EN 61000-4-2 Level 4 / IEC 60255-22-2 Class 4 ± 8 kV contact, ± 15 kV air
- Emitted HF field EN 61000-4-3 Level 3 / IEC 60255-22-3 80 - 2700 MHz, 10 V/m
- Fast transients (EFT) EN 61000-4-4 Level 4 / IEC 60255-22-4 Class A ± 4 kV 5/50 ns, 5 kHz
- Surge EN 61000-4-5 Level 4 / IEC 60255-22-5 ± 4 kV, 1.2/50 µs, CM
2 kV, 1.2/50 µs, DM
- Conducted HF field EN 61000-4-6 Level 3 / IEC 60255-22-6 0.15 - 80 MHz, 10 Vemf
- Power-frequency magnetic field EN 61000-4-8 300 A/m (continuous), 1000 A / m 1 – 3 s
- Pulse magnetic field EN 61000-4-9 Level 5 1000 A/m, 1.2 / 50 µs
- Voltage interruptions EN 61000-4-29 / IEC 60255-11 30 % / 1 s, 60 % / 0.1 s, 100 % / 0.05 s
- Voltage alternative component EN 61000-4-17 / IEC 60255-11 12 % of operating voltage (DC) / 10 min
- Voltage dips and short interruptions EN 61000-4-11 30 % / 10 ms, 100 % / 10 ms, 60 %/100 ms, >95 % / 5000 ms
Electrical safety tests
- Impulse voltage withstand EN 60255-5, Class III 5 kV, 1.2/50 µs
- Dielectric test EN 60255-5, Class III 2 kV, 50 Hz
- Insulation resistance EN 60255-5 >  100Mohm, 500 V / 100 V
- Protective bonding resistance EN 60255-27 < 0.1 ohm
- Power supply burden IEC 60255-1 > 20 W internal
Mechanical tests
Device in operation
- Vibrations IEC 60255-21-1, Class II / IEC 60068-2-6, Fc 1Gn, 10Hz – 150 HZ
- Shocks IEC 60255-21-2, Class II / IEC 60068-2-27, Ea 10Gn / 11 ms
Device de-energized
- Vibrations IEC 60255-21-1, Class II / IEC 60068-2-6, Fc 2Gn, 10 Hz – 150 HZ
- Shocks IEC 60255-21-2, Class II / IEC 60068-2-27, Ea 30Gn / 11 ms
- Bump IEC 60255-21-2, Class II / IEC 60068-2-27, Ea 20 Gn / 16 ms
Environmental tests
Device in operation
- Dry heat EN / IEC 60068-2-2, Bd +70°C
- Cold EN / IEC 60068-2-1, Ad - 40°C
- Damp heat, cyclic EN / IEC 60068-2-30, Db From +25°C to +55°C, From 93% RH to 98% RH, 6 days
- Damp heat, static EN / IEC 60068-2-78, Cab +40°C, 93% RH, 10 days
Device in storage
- Dry heat EN / IEC 60068-2-2, Bb +70°C
- Cold EN / IEC 60068-2-1, Ab - 40°C
Environmental conditions
Ambient temperature, in-service -40 – +65°C
Ambient temperature, storage -40 – +70 °C
Relative humidity < 95%, no condensation allowed
Maximum operating altitude 2000 m
Degree of protection (IEC 60529) IP54 (from front when panel mounted)
Weight 3.2 kg or higher (depends of options)
Dimension (W x H x D) 270 x 176 x 230 mm
Package
Dimensions (W x H x D) 315 x 210 x 257 mm
Weight (IED, Package and Manual) 4.2 kg or higher (depends of options)
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VAMP 321 order codes

SLOT NUMBERS, see page 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
V321 - -        -

Nominal supply voltage [V]

A = Power A 110 - 240 V (80 - 265 V ac/dc, T1, A1, SF)
B = Power B 24 - 48 V (18 - 60 V dc, T1, A1, SF)
I/O Card I
A = None
B = 3BIO+2Arc (3 x BI/BO, 2 x Arc sensor, T2, T3, T4)
C = F2BIO+1Arc (Fibre 2 x BI/BO, 1 x Arc loop sensor, T2, T3, T4)
G = 6DI+4DO (6 x DI, 4 x DO)
I = 10DI (10 x DI)
I/O Card II
A = None
G = 6DI+4DO (6 x DI, 4 x DO)
I = 10DI (10 x DI)
I/O Card III
A = None
G = 6DI+4DO (6 x DI, 4 x DO)
I = 10DI (10 x DI)
I/O Card IV
B = 3BIO+2Arc (3 x BI/BO, A = None
2 x Arc sensor, T2, T3, T4) D = 2IGBT (2 x IGBT High speed outputs),
excludes I/O Card III, slot 4
G = 6DI+4DO (6 x DI, 4 x DO)
I = 10DI (10 x DI)
Option card I
A = None
D = 4Arc (4 x Arc sensor)
Option card II
A = None
D = 4Arc (4 x Arc sensor)
Analog measurement card [A, V]
A = 3L+U+Io (5/1A)
Communication interface I
A = None
G = 6DI+4DO (6 x DI, 4 x DO) B = RS232 (RS232, IRIG-B)
C = RS232+RJ (RS232, IRIG-B + Ethernet RJ-45 100 Mbs)
D = RS232+LC (RS232, IRIG-B + Ethernet LC 100 Mbs)
N = 2xRJ (Ethernet RJ 100 Mbs, RSTP)
O = 2xLC (Ethernet LC 100 Mbs, RSTP)
Communication interface II
A = None
B = RS232
P = PP (Plastic / Plastic serial fibre)
R = GG (Glass / Glass serial fibre)
C = RS232+RJ Display type
(RS232 + Ethernet RJ-45 100 Mbs) A = 128x64 (128 x 64 LCD matrix)
B = 128x128 (128 x 128 LCD matrix)
C = 128x128Ext (128 x 128 LCD matrix, detachable)
DI treshold voltage
1 = 24 V dc / 110 V ac
2 = 110 V dc / 220 V ac
3 = 220 V dc

D = RS232+LC
(RS232 + Ethernet LC 100 Mbs)
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Accessories
Order Code Explanation Note
VAM 3L Fiber sensor I/O unit (VAMP221 & 321) 3 fibre loops, 1 trip relay
VAM 3LX Fiber sensor I/O unit (VAMP221 & 321) 3 fiber loops, 1 trip relay,
adjustable sensitivity
VAM 4C Current I/O unit (VAMP221 & 321) 3 current inputs, 1 trip relay DEVICE TRACK RECORD
VAM 4CD Current I/O unit (VAMP221 & 321) 3 current inputs, 1 trip relay,
flush mounting • Schneider Electric’s VAMP Range
VAM 10L Point sensor I/O unit (VAMP221 & 321) 10 sensor inputs, 1 trip relay specialises in protection relays, arc flash
protection and measuring and monitoring
VAM 10LD Point sensor I/O unit (VAMP221 & 321) 10 sensor inputs, 1 trip relay,
flush mounting
units for power systems.
VAM 12L Point sensor I/O unit (VAMP221 & 321) 10 sensor inputs, 3 trip relays • VAMP’s medium-voltage and sub-
transmission protection relays are used
VAM 12LD Point sensor I/O unit (VAMP221 & 321) 10 sensor inputs, 3 trip relays,
flush mounting in numerous applications, from overhead
line feeders and substations to power
VAMP 4R Trip multiplier relay 4 x NO, 4 x NC, 2 groups
plants and industrial power systems.
Their unique integrated arc flash fault
VA 1 DA-6 Arc sensor Cable length 6 m
protection functionality enhances the
VA 1 DA-20 Arc sensor Cable length 20 m safety of both people and property and
VA 1 DA-6s Arc sensor, shielded Cable length 6 m has made VAMP a leading manufacturer
in arc flash protection worldwide. VAMP
VA 1 DA-20s Arc sensor, shielded Cable length 20 m
products meet international standards
VA1DA-6-HF Arc sensor, halogen free Cable length 6 m and regulations.
VA 1 DA-20-HF Arc sensor, halogen free Cable length 20 m

VA 1 DP-5 Portable arc sensor Cable length 5 m

VA 1 DP-5D Portable arc sensor Cable length 5 m
VA 1 EH-6 Arc sensor (pipe type) Cable length 6 m
VA 1 EH-20 Arc sensor (pipe type) Cable length 20 m
(1
ARC-SLm-x Fibre sensor, 8 000 lx x = fibre length [m]
SLS-1 Fibre joint SLS-1 Max one joint per fibre
VX001-xx Modular cable VAM <-> VAM Preferred cable lengths (2, (3
( xx = cable length [m] )
VX031-5 Extension cable for VA1DP-5D Cable length 5m
VX052-3 USB programming cable Cable length 3 m
(VAMPSET)
VX072 VAMP 300/321 profibus cable Cable length 3 m

VYX001 Surface mounting plate for sensors Z-shaped

VYX002 Surface mounting Plate for sensors L-shaped
VYX 695 Projection for 300-series Height 45 mm

VSE001PP Fiber optic module (plastic - plastic) RS-232 mode only

VSE002 RS485 module RS-232 mode only
VPA 3CG Profibus DP fieldbus option board
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Note 1:
Fibre lengths 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50 or 70 m
Note 2:
Cable lengths 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 m
Note 3:
Cable lengths for detachable display: 1, 2, 3 or 5 m. Default is 2 m.

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