Effective December 2015

Instructional Booklet IB2C12060H12 Supersedes February 2015

Magnum low voltage power

circuit breakers user manual
(DS, DC, DSX, DSL, and MDE)
For use in ANSI/UL applications

Double-wide frame
Standard frame

Narrow frame
Double narrow frame

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Instructional Booklet IB2C12060H12 Magnum low voltage power
Effective December 2015 circuit breakers user manual
(DS, DC, DSX, DSL, and MDE)
Contents List of tables
Description Page Description Page
Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Table 1.  Magnum DS/DSX ratings at 240, 480, 600 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Table 2.  Magnum DC switch ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Table 3.  Magnum DSL ratings at 600 V and below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Table 4.  Basic circuit breaker weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Table 5.  DC switch weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Table 6.  Magnum Digitrip trip units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Qualified personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Table 7.  Magnum current sensors and matching rating plugs . . . . . . . . . . 24
Other publications and documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Table 8.  Shunt trip ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 2: Receiving, handling, and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Table 9.  Continuous duty shunt trip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Table 10.  Spring release ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Suggested tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Table 11.  Undervoltage release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Unpacking the circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Table 12.  Auxiliary switch, overcurrent trip switch, and cell switch
Lifting circuit breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 contact ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Circuit breaker inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Table 13.  Motor operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing the drawout circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Table 14.  MDSL integral current limiter selection (for optimal
performance and highest fault levels). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fixed circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 15.  Normal operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Circuit breaker operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 16.  Normal maintenance frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Section 3: Circuit breaker description and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 17.  Increased frequency conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 18.  Altitude rating factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Basic circuit breaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Table 19.  Pre-inspection conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Pole units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Table 20.  Pre-inspection conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Operating mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 21.  Pre-inspection conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Arc chambers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 22.  Magnum breaker torque list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Electronic tripping system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table 23.  Greases used on Magnum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Accessory devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Table 24.  Pre-inspection conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
MDSL limiters/blown limiter indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Table 25.  Pre-inspection conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Section 4: Master connection diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Table 26.  Pre-inspection conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Section 5: Drawout circuit breaker and cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Table 27.  Spring charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Table 28.  Contact closing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Drawout circuit breaker dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Table 29.  Contact opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Drawout cassette dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Table 30.  Levering-in/-out (drawout applications only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Section 6: Fixed circuit breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Fixed circuit breaker dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Section 7: Importance of maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
General cleaning recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Functional tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Manual operation functional test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electrical operation functional test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Trip unit overload functional test.̀ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Normal operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Adjusting maintenance frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Inspection procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Arc chute inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Primary contact inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Internal mechanism inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Primary disconnect inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Secondary disconnect inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Interlocks inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Section 8: Renewal parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Magnum low voltage power Instructional Booklet IB2C12060H12
circuit breakers user manual Effective December 2015
(DS, DC, DSX, DSL, and MDE)
List of figures
Description Page
Figure 1. Family of Magnum DS (MDS) low voltage power fixed and drawout circuit breakers (800–5000 A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 2. Typical Magnum DS (MDS) nameplate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 3. Typical Magnum DS designation example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 4. Typical Magnum DSL designation example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 5. Typical Magnum DSL (MDSL) drawout circuit breaker with integral current limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 6. Shipping clamps for drawout circuit breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 7. Magnum DS circuit breaker with lifting yoke attached. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 8. Rear view showing current sensor rating through viewing window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 9. One side of drawout MDS/MDSX circuit breaker properly seated on extension rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 10. Cassette rejection interlock pin positioning/installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 11. Remove position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 12. Disconnect position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 13. TEST position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 14. CONNECT position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 15. Cassette label showing disconnected, test, and connected position of recessed cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 16. Levering position indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 17. Typical fixed Magnum DS circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 18. Typical MDS/MDSX drawout circuit breaker features (front and rear views). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 19. Typical MDS/MDSX fixed circuit breaker features (front and rear views) (MDSX shown without required arc hood). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 20. Typical MDSL drawout circuit breaker features (front and rear views) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 21. Typical double-wide MDS/MDSX standard frame fixed circuit breaker features (front and rear views)
(MDSX shown without required arc hood). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 22. Magnum DS/DSX drawout circuit breaker front cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 23. Typical Magnum construction (right side view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 24. Features of Magnum moving conductor assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 25. Narrow frame (8-finger) moving conductor assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 26. Standard frame DS (12-finger) moving conductor assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 27. MDSX moving contact assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 28. General partial cross-sectional view (shown in closed position) (not specific to any family/frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 29. Typical electrically operated drawout MDS/MDSX circuit breaker with front cover removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 30. Circuit breaker closing springs being manually charged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 31. Electrical motor operator to charge closing spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 32. Cross section of conductor and arc control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 33. Integral arc runner viewed from top of arc chamber (arc chute removed, circuit breaker closed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 34. Magnum arc plate assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 35. Magnum DSX arc chute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 36. Pictorial diagram of typical current sensing, processing, and tripping system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 37. Digitrip RMS 1150 programmable trip unit installed in Magnum DS circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 38. Hand-held tester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 39. Replaceable current sensors shown with bottom adapters and cover plate removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 40. Line-side voltage tap for 1150 trip unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 41. Through-the-window electrical accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 42. Shunt trip with cutoff switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 43. Shunt trip switch installed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 44. Spring release with optional latch switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 45. Undervoltage release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 46. Shunt trip, spring release, and undervoltage release installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 47. Auxiliary switch (2A/2B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 48. Mechanical trip indicator with associated overcurrent trip switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 49. Motor operator kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 50. Motor operator installed in narrow frame circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 51. Cover mounted key lock and operations counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 52. Cassette-mounted key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 53. ON-OFF pushbutton lockable cover plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 54. Typical safety shutters in closed position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 55. Typical safety shutters in open position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 56. Cell switch (drawout position indicator) unmounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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List of figures, continued
Description Page
Figure 57. Cell switches mounted on cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 58. Door escutcheon and gasket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 59. IP55 waterproof cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 60. Cassette-mounted two-way cable interlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 61. Magnum DSL circuit breaker (side view). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 62. Blown fuse indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 63. Secondary connector protective hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 64. Top view secondary connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 65. Typical cassette-mounted secondary wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 66. AMP secondary wiring removal tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 67. Digitrip 520/520M/520MC standard and narrow (except 100 kA) frames (6D32315SH01) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 68. Digitrip 520/520M narrow 100 kA frame (6D32315SH02). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 69. MDSL Digitrip 520/520M with blown fuse trip (6D32373SH01). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 70. Digitrip 520MC/ARMS standard and narrow (except 100 kA) frames (6D32315SH03). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 71. Digitrip 520MC/ARMS narrow 100 kA frame (6D32315SH04). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 72. MDSL Digitrip 520MC/ARMS with blown fuse trip (6D32373SH02). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 73. Digitrip 520/520M/520MC double-narrow double-standard frame, ABCABC configuration (6D32320SH01) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 74. Digitrip 520/520M/520MC double-narrow double-standard frame, AABBCC configuration (6D32320SH02) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 75. Digitrip 520MC/ARMS double-narrow double-standard frame, ABCABC configuration (6D32320SH03). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 76. Digitrip 520MC/ARMS double-narrow double-standard frame, AABBCC configuration (6D32320SH04) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 77. Digitrip 1150/ARMS standard and narrow (except 100 kA) frames (6D32314SH02) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 78. Digitrip 1150/ARMS narrow 100 kA frame (6D32314SH04). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 79. MDSL Digitrip 1150/ARMS with blown fuse trip (6D32374SH02). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 80. Digitrip 1150/ARMS double-narrow double-standard frame, ABCABC configuration (6D32319SH03) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 81. Digitrip 1150/ARMS double-narrow double-standard frame, AABBCC configuration (6D32319SH04). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Figure 82. MDS/MDSX drawout circuit breaker in cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Figure 83. MDS/MDSX drawout circuit breaker with automatic primary disconnects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Figure 84. Typical drawout cassette features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Figure 85. Typical MDS narrow frame cassette (horizontal terminals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 86. Typical MDS/MDSX standard cassette (vertical terminals) (shown with MDS type arc hood) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 87. Typical MDS/MDSX basic cassette (without stabs) (shown with MDS type arc hood) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 88. Typical MDS/MDSX universal cassette, four-pole (flat terminal pads) (shown with MDS type arc hood) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 89. Typical MDSL standard cassette (front view). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 90. Typical MDSL standard cassette (rear view). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Figure 91 Typical MDSX type drawout cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 92. Fixed MDS/MDSX circuit breaker with available vertical adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Figure 93. CLOSED and OPEN indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 94. Accessory viewing windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Figure 95. Trip unit test kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Figure 96. Top rear view of circuit breaker with one arc chute removed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 97. Bottom view of arc chute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 98. Primary contacts with circuit breaker open (not used for contact wear inspection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 99. Contact inspection area with circuit breaker open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 100. Use of contact wear indicator with circuit breaker closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Figure 101. Magnum DS lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 102. Magnum DS lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 103. Magnum DS lubrication (not applicable to MDE or fixed-mount breakers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 104. Magnum DS lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 105. Magnum DS lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 106. Magnum DS lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 107. Primary disconnects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 108. Breaker secondary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 109. Cassette secondary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 110. Charged and opened. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Figure 111. Push to close. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Figure 112. Levering-in door in position between disconnect and test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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circuit breakers user manual Effective December 2015
(DS, DC, DSX, DSL, and MDE)
Purpose Section 1: Introduction
This instructional booklet is expressly intended to cover the General information
installation, operation, and maintenance of Magnum DS® (MDS,
MDN, MDE), Magnum DC (DAS, DBS), DSX (MDSX), and Magnum The Magnum DS, DC, and DSX power circuit breakers can be fixed
DSL (MDSL) power circuit breakers. These circuit breakers may be or drawout air circuit breakers using an electronic tripping system.
supplied as part of complete switchboard assemblies or as separate The Magnum DSL circuit breaker uses the same tripping system,
components. This manual applies only to the circuit breaker and (if but is available only in the drawout configuration. MDSL and MDSX
drawout) its mating cassette. The Magnum DSL circuit breaker can versions have current-limiting characteristics as indicated by the
only be supplied as a drawout device. In the case of fixed versions “Current Limiting” badge on the front covers. All breakers are
of Magnum DS circuit breakers, certain sections of this manual, designed for use in both switchboard and metal-enclosed switchgear
referring to such items as position interlocks and the drawout assemblies having maximum voltages of 635 Vac or Vdc for MDS
mechanism, will not apply. type breakers, 600 Vac for MDSL type breakers, and 480 Vac for
MDSX type breakers. Magnum DS circuit breakers are available
Trip units associated with Magnum DS, DSX, and DSL power circuit in three physical frame sizes with continuous current ratings from
breakers will be addressed in a general manner in this manual. 800 A through 6000 A, and interrupting capacities from 42 kA to
Specific trip unit details and time-current characteristic curves are 200 kA. The three MDS physical frame sizes have common height
covered in separate documents specific to the trip units. and depth dimensions, differing only in width (Figure 1). Magnum
Magnum DS, DC, DSX, and DSL circuit breaker accessory items are DSL circuit breakers are available in one frame size with continuous
discussed briefly in this manual. Field installation instructions for current ratings from 800 A through 2000 A and an interrupting
such items, however, are covered in individual instructional leaflets capacity up to 200,000 A (Figure 5). Circuit breaker nameplates
specific to the accessory. This information is also available from the provide complete rating information. All Magnum DS, Magnum DC,
Eaton website at www.eaton.com. Magnum DSX, and Magnum DSL circuit breakers are 100% rated,
UL® Listed, and are built and tested in an ISO® 9002 certified facility
For application information, consult Eaton or see applicable product to applicable NEMA®, ANSI, IEEE®, and UL standards (Table 1 and
guides, technical documents, application publications, and/or Table 3, Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 4).
industry standards.
Magnum circuit breakers use a rigid frame housing of
engineered thermoset composite resins that has high-strength
Safety structural properties, excellent dielectric characteristics, and arc
tracking resistance.
All safety codes, safety standards, and/or regulations must be
strictly observed in the installation, operation, and maintenance of MDS, DAS, DBS, MDSX, and MDSL drawout circuit breakers are
this equipment. a through-the-door design, having three breaker positions with the
compartment door closed (CONNECT, TEST, DISCONNECT) and one
position out of its compartment on extension rails (REMOVE). The
m WARNING operating mechanism is a two-step stored energy mechanism, either
manually or electrically operated.
THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE PROCEDURAL
STEPS IN THIS MANUAL ARE FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY AND PROTECTION When withdrawn on captive compartment cassette extension
OF EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE. AN EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL WARNING rails, MDS, DAS, DBS, MDSX, and MDSL circuit breakers can
LABEL HEADING IS SHOWN ABOVE TO FAMILIARIZE PERSONNEL WITH be inspected, accessory items added, and minor maintenance
THE STYLE OF PRESENTATION. THIS WILL HELP TO ENSURE THAT performed. The inside of the compartment can also be inspected
PERSONNEL ARE ALERT TO WARNINGS. IN ADDITION, CAUTIONS ARE with the circuit breaker on its extension rails.
ALL UPPER CASE AND BOLDFACE.
m NOTICE
All possible contingencies that may arise during installation,
operation, or maintenance, and all details and variations of this PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
equipment do not purport to be covered by these instructions. If ATTEMPTING TO UNPACK, INSTALL, OPERATE, OR MAINTAIN THIS
further information is desired by purchaser regarding the particular EQUIPMENT. STUDY THE BREAKER AND ITS MECHANISM CAREFULLY
installation, operation, or maintenance of particular equipment, BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE IT ON AN ENERGIZED CIRCUIT.
contact the local Eaton representative.

m WARNING
MAGNUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS SHOULD NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES BE APPLIED OUTSIDE THEIR NAMEPLATE RATINGS.
OPERATION OUTSIDE OF THESE RATINGS COULD RESULT IN DEATH,
BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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Standard frame
Double-wide frame

Double narrow frame Narrow frame

Figure 1. Family of Magnum DS (MDS) low voltage power fixed and drawout circuit breakers (800–5000 A)

Safety features m WARNING

Magnum DS, DC, DSX, and DSL circuit breakers and associated MAGNUM DS, DC, DSX, AND DSL CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE ROBUST AND
drawout equipment are manufactured with built-in interlocks and ARE PROVIDED WITH SAFETY FEATURES. NEVERTHELESS, THE VOLTAGES,
safety related features. They are provided to reduce hazards to CURRENTS, AND POWER LEVELS AVAILABLE IN AND AROUND THIS
operating personnel and provide proper operating sequences. EQUIPMENT WHEN IT IS IN OPERATION ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
AND COULD BE FATAL. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD INTERLOCKS
AND OTHER SAFETY FEATURES BE MADE INOPERATIVE, AS THIS MAY
RESULT IN DEATH, BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
a

b Safety practices
c
To protect personnel associated with the installation, operation,
and maintenance of this equipment, the following practices must
be followed:

1. Only qualified electrical personnel familiar with the equipment,

its operation, and the associated hazards should be permitted
d to work on the equipment. Additionally, only qualified personnel
should be permitted to install or operate the equipment.

e
2. Always be certain that the primary and secondary circuits are
de-energized or the circuit breaker is removed to a safe work
location before attempting any maintenance.
3. For maximum safety, only insert a completely assembled breaker
into an energized cell.
4. Always ensure that drawout circuit breakers are in one of their
designed cell positions, such as CONNECT, TEST, DISCONNECT,
or REMOVE. A circuit breaker permitted to remain in an
intermediate position could result in control circuits being
improperly connected, resulting in electrical failures.

a Low voltage power circuit breaker family name

b Breaker family designation number
c Breaker frame size in amperes
d Interrupting capacity rating
e Factory equipped accessories

Figure 2. Typical Magnum DS (MDS) nameplate

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Table 1.  Magnum DS/DSX ratings at 240, 480, 600 V Table 1. Magnum DS/DSX ratings at 240, 480, 600 V (continued)
Maximum Breaker Interrupting Short-time Maximum Breaker Interrupting Short-time
amperes designation rating rating amperes designation rating rating
800 MDN-408 42 kA 42 kA 4000 MDD-X40, X4N 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) b 100 kA
MDN-508 50 kA 50 kA MDS-X40 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) 50 kA
MDN-608 65 kA 65 kA MDS-840, 84N 85 kA 85 kA
MDN-C08 100 kA (240 V, 480 V) a 20 kA MDS-C40, C4N 100 kA 100 kA
MDS-X08 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) 30 kA MDN840, 4N b 85 kA 85 kA
MDS-408 42 kA 42 kA MDNC40, 4N b 100 kA 100 kA
MDS-508 50 kA 50 kA MDN640, 4N b 65 kA 65 kA
MDS-608 65 kA 65 kA MDS-H40, H4N 130 kA 130 kA
MDS-808 85 kA 85 kA 5000 MDD-X50, X5N 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) b 100 kA
MDS-C08 100 kA 85 kA MDS-X50 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) 50 kA
MDS-H08 130 kA 85 kA MDS-850, 85N 85 kA 85 kA
1200 MDN-412 42 kA 42 kA MDS-C50, C5N 100 kA 100 kA
MDN-512 50 kA 50 kA MDS-H50, H5N 130 kA 130 kA
MDN-612 65 kA 65 kA MDN-65N 65 kA 65 kA
MDN-C12 100 kA (240 V, 480 V) a 25 kA MDN-85N 85 kA (240 V, 480 V) a 85 kA
MDS-X12 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) a 30 kA MDN-C5N 100 kA (240 V, 480 V) a 100 kA
MDS-512 50 kA 50 kA 6000 MDD-X60, X6N 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) b 100 kA
MDS-612 65 kA 65 kA MDS-860, 86N 85 kA 85 kA
MDS-812 85 kA 85 kA MDS-C60, C6N 100 kA 100 kA
MDS-C12 100 kA 85 kA MDS-H60, H6N 130 kA 130 kA
MDS-H12 130 kA 85 kA a For 600 Vac, interrupting rating is 65 kA.
1600 MDN-416 42 kA 42 kA b For 600 Vac, interrupting rating is 100 kA.

MDN-516 50 kA 50 kA
MDN-616 65 kA 65 kA Table 2.  Magnum DC switch ratings
MDN-C16 100 kA (240 V, 480 V) a 30 kA Frame Breaker DC voltage / interrupting rating /
MDS-X16 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) a 30 kA rating designation withstand rating

MDS-516 50 kA 50 kA 1600 A DAS-516 300 V / 50 kA / 50 kA

MDS-616 65 kA 65 kA 2000 A DAS-520 300 V / 50 kA / 50 kA
MDS-816 85 kA 85 kA 3200 A DAS-532 300 V / 50 kA / 50 kA
MDS-C16 100 kA 85 kA DBS 600 V / 50 kA / 50 kA
MDS-H16 130 kA 85 kA
2000 MDN-620 65 kA 65 kA
Qualified personnel
MDN-C20 100 kA (240 V, 480 V) a 35 kA
MDS-X20 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) 30 kA
For the purpose of operating and maintaining low voltage power circuit
breakers, a person should not be considered qualified if the individual
MDS-620 65 kA 65 kA is not thoroughly trained in the operation of the circuit breaker and
MDS-820 85 kA 85 kA how it interfaces with the assembly in which it is used. In addition,
MDS-C20 100 kA 85 kA the individual should have knowledge of the connected loads.
MDS-H20 130 kA 85 kA For the purpose of installing and inspecting circuit breakers and their
2500 MDS-X25 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) 50 kA associated assembly, a qualified person should also be trained with
respect to the hazards inherent to working with electricity and the
MDS-625 65 kA 65 kA
proper way to perform such work. The individual should be able to
MDS-825 85 kA 85 kA de-energize, clear, and tag circuits in accordance with established
MDS-C25 100 kA 85 kA safety practices.
MDS-H25 130 kA 85 kA
Other publications and documentation
3000 MDS-630 65 kA 65 kA
MDS-830 85 kA 85 kA In addition to this instructional booklet, other printed information
and documentation is available and supplied as appropriate. This
MDS-C30 100 kA 85 kA
additional information can include, but not necessarily be limited to,
3200 MDS-X32, 3N 200 kA (240 V, 480 V) 50 kA an instructional manual for a specific electronic trip unit, instructional
MDS-632 65 kA 65 kA leaflets for accessory items, renewal parts information, necessary
MDS-832 85 kA 85 kA dimensional drawings, and a product (application) guide. Specific
reference documents associated with Magnum DS, DSX, and
MDS-C32 100 kA 85 kA
DSL circuit breakers are listed in a separate document entitled
MDS-H32 130 kA 85 kA Engineering Data TD01301004E.
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Section 2: Receiving, handling,
MDS C 32
and installation
Circuit breaker type General information
MDS = Standard and Interrupting Frame size
double-wide frames capacity 08 = 800 A Magnum DS, DC, DSX, and DSL power circuit breakers, when
MDN = Narrow frame 4 = 42,000 12 = 1200 A supplied as part of an assembly, may be shipped already installed
MDD = Double-wide frame; 5 = 50,000 16 = 1600 A in their respective breaker compartments. Receiving and handling
high instantaneous 6 = 65,000 20 = 2000 A of this equipment is addressed in an assembly instruction manual
and high withstand 8 = 85,000 25 = 2500 A supplied with the assembled equipment. This instruction manual
DAS = Standard frame DC (UL 1066) C = 100,000 30 = 3000 A applies to only the circuit breakers.
DBS = Standard frame DC (UL 489) E = 150,000 32 = 3200 A
X = 200,000 40 = 4000 A Suggested tools
50 = 5000 A
A large number of different tools are not required to properly
install and maintain Magnum DS, DC, DSX, and DSL circuit breakers.
Figure 3. Typical Magnum DS designation example The following tools are, however, suggested:
• Flat blade screwdriver
MDSL 08 • Phillips head screwdriver
• 3/8-inch socket (ratchet) wrench
Circuit breaker type • 10 mm socket
MDSL = Standard frame with Frame size
integral current limiters and 08 = 800 A
• 17 mm socket
200,000 interrupting capacity 12 = 1200 A • Secondary wiring removal tool
16 = 1600 A
20 = 2000 A Unpacking the circuit breaker
Before beginning to unpack new Magnum circuit breakers, read and
Figure 4. Typical Magnum DSL designation example understand these directions. Following the directions will ensure
that no damage is caused.
Table 3.  Magnum DSL ratings at 600 V and below Shipping containers should be inspected for obvious signs of rough
handling and/or external damage incurred during the transportation
Breaker Frame size Max. interrupting rating, rms sym.
designation amperes amp., system voltage 600 or below phase. Record any observed damage for reporting to the
MDSL08 800 200,000 transportation carrier and Eaton, once the inspection is completed.
All reports and claims should be as specific as possible and include
MDSL12 1200 200,000 the order number and other applicable nameplate information.
MDSL16 1600 200,000
Every effort is made to ensure that Magnum circuit breakers arrive
MDSL20 2000 200,000 at their destination undamaged and ready for installation. Care
should be exercised, however, to protect the breakers from impact
at all times. Do not remove protective packaging until the breakers
are ready for inspection, testing, and/or installation.
When ready to inspect and install a Magnum circuit breaker, carefully
remove the banding straps and lift off the cardboard box. Remove
any additional packing material and internally packed documentation.
The circuit breaker and/or cassette are mounted to a wooden
shipping pallet.
On drawout circuit breakers shipped without a cassette, two shipping
clamps hook into the breaker side plates and are held to the pallet
with four lag screws (Figure 6). Remove the lag screws and clamps.
Save the screws and clamps for future shipment of the breaker. On
empty cassettes, remove the four or five lag screws and/or machine
screws that pass through the floor pan of the cassette holding it to
the wooden pallet. On drawout breakers shipped in a cassette, first
remove the breaker from the cassette using the levering mechanism
and drawout rails. After the breaker is removed, the machine screws
passing through the floor pan can be removed.
On fixed breakers, remove the lag screws passing through the
mounting feet that hold the breaker to the pallet.
Circuit breakers are designed to be easily lifted from the wooden
Figure 5. Typical Magnum DSL (MDSL) drawout circuit breaker pallet using an appropriate lifting yoke and overhead or portable
with integral current limiters lifting device (Figure 7).

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Lifting circuit breaker

m CAUTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH ORDINARY CRANE
HOOKS, ROPES, CHAINS, OR OTHER SUCH DEVICES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS CAUTION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO VITAL PARTS, SUCH AS ARC
CHUTES, BARRIERS, AND WIRING, OR THE ENTIRE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

To closely examine, install, or just become more familiar with the

circuit breaker, carefully lift and place the circuit breaker on a solid
Shipping clamp work surface capable of handling the circuit breaker’s weight
(Table 4) or on the captive drawout extension rails of the breaker
compartment (Figure 7). This is accomplished by using the appropriate
Figure 6. Shipping clamps for drawout circuit breaker lifting yoke and lifter. The lifting yoke consists of two steel hooks
specially shaped to hook under the integral molded lifting handles
on both sides of the circuit breaker (Figure 18). Every effort should
be made during lifting to minimize circuit breaker swing and tilt.
If the circuit breaker is to be lifted onto compartment extension
rails, follow the instructions on page 10, “Installing the drawout
circuit breaker.”

Table 4.  Basic circuit breaker weights

Weight (lb)
Universal
Fixed Drawout cassette
Breaker Three- Four- Three- Four- Three- Four-
model pole pole pole pole pole pole
MDN-408 95 120 107 136 61 70
MDN-508 95 120 107 136 61 70
MDN-608 95 120 107 136 61 70
MDN-C08 95 120 108 136 61 70
MDS-408 114 141 130 161 117 123
MDS-508 118 146 138 172 117 123
MDS-608 118 146 138 172 117 123
MDS-808 128 160 155 194 117 123
MDS-C08 128 160 155 194 117 123
MDS-H08 150 190 193 245 123 150
MDN-412 95 120 107 136 61 70
MDN-512 95 120 107 136 61 70
MDN-612 95 120 107 136 61 70
MDN-C12 95 120 108 136 61 70
MDS-512 118 146 138 172 117 123
Figure 7. Magnum DS circuit breaker with lifting yoke attached MDS-612 118 146 138 172 117 123
MDS-812 128 160 155 194 117 123
Storing the circuit breaker MDS-C12 128 160 155 194 117 123
If it is necessary to store a circuit breaker before installation, do MDS-H12 150 190 193 245 123 150
so in its original shipping container. Keep the circuit breaker in a MDN-416 95 120 107 136 61 70
clean dry place. Ensure there is ample air circulation and heat, if
MDN-516 95 120 107 136 61 70
necessary, to prevent condensation. It is very important that the
circuit breaker not be exposed to dirt or moisture. MDN-616 95 120 107 136 61 70
MDN-C16 95 120 108 136 61 70
m NOTICE MDS-516 118 146 138 172 117 123
MDS-616 118 146 138 172 117 123
A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT HAS BEEN STORED FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME
SHOULD BE OPERATED A MINIMUM OF FIVE TIMES BEFORE IT IS PLACED MDS-816 128 160 155 194 117 123
IN SERVICE. MDS-C16 128 160 155 194 117 123
MDS-H16 150 190 193 245 123 150
MDN-620 95 120 107 N/A 61 70
MDN-C20 95 120 N/A 136 N/A N/A
MDS-620 128 160 155 194 117 123
MDS-820 128 160 155 194 117 123
MDS-C20 128 160 155 194 117 123
MDS-H20 150 190 193 245 123 150

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Table 4. Basic circuit breaker weights (continued) Table 5.  DC switch weights
Weight (lb) Weight (lb)
Fixed Drawout Universal cassette Fixed Drawout Universal cassette
Breaker Three- Four- Three- Four- Three- Four- Breaker Three- Four- Three- Four- Three- Four-
model pole pole pole pole pole pole model pole pole pole pole pole pole
MDS-525 150 190 189 240 123 150 DAS-516 128 160 155 194 N/A N/A
MDS-625 150 190 189 240 123 150 DAS-520 128 160 155 194 N/A N/A
MDS-630 150 190 189 240 123 150 DAS-532 150 190 189 240 N/A N/A
MDS-632 150 190 189 240 123 150 DBS 150 190 189 240 N/A N/A
MDS-825 150 190 189 240 123 150
MDS-830 150 190 189 240 123 150
Circuit breaker inspection
MDS-832 150 190 189 240 123 150
MDS-C25 150 190 189 240 123 150 All circuit breakers, once removed from their shipping containers,
should be visually inspected for any obvious damage.
MDS-H25 150 190 193 245 123 150
MDS-C30 150 190 189 240 123 150 The current rating of the rating plug installed in the trip unit should
match the current rating of the sensors mounted on the lower primary
MDS-C32 150 190 189 240 123 150
stabs of the circuit breaker. Check to make sure that this match
MDS-H32 150 190 193 245 123 150 exists. The rating plug rating can be viewed from the front of the
MDS-840, 84N 237 319 303 366 199 250 circuit breaker (Figure 21). The sensor rating can be viewed through
MDS-C40, C4N 237 319 303 366 199 250 the viewing windows at the rear of the circuit breaker (Figure 8).
Sensors and rating plugs can be easily changed as described in
MDS-E40, E4N 276 360 343 441 212 266
Section 7.
MDS-H40, H4N 276 360 343 441 212 266
MDS-850, 85N 276 360 343 441 212 266
MDS-860, 86N 276 360 343 441 212 266
MDS-C50, C5N 276 360 343 441 212 266
MDS-H50, H5N 276 360 343 441 212 266
MDS-C60, C6N 276 360 343 441 212 266
MDS-E50, E5N 276 360 343 441 212 266
MDS-E60, E6N 276 360 343 441 212 266
MDS-H60, H6N 276 360 343 441 212 266
MDSL08 N/A N/A 180 N/A 124 N/A
MDSL12 N/A N/A 200 N/A 124 N/A
MDSL16 N/A N/A 200 N/A 124 N/A
MDSL20 N/A N/A 215 N/A 131 N/A
MDS-X08 169 N/A 210 N/A 140 N/A
MDS-X12 169 N/A 210 N/A 140 N/A
MDS-X16 169 N/A 210 N/A 140 N/A Figure 8. Rear view showing current sensor rating through
MDS-X20 169 N/A 210 N/A 140 N/A viewing window
MDS-X25 169 N/A 210 N/A 140 N/A
Installing the drawout circuit breaker
MDS-X32, X3N 169 N/A 210 N/A 140 N/A
MDS-X40, X4N 279 N/A 345 N/A 210 N/A In structures equipped for drawout circuit breakers, a bolted-in
cassette with movable extension rails supports the circuit breaker
MDS-X50, X5N 279 N/A 345 N/A 210 N/A
(Figure 7 and Figure 9). The extension rails must first be pulled all
MDD-X60, X6N 279 N/A 345 N/A 210 N/A the way out. Once the rails are fully extended, the circuit breaker
MDN-840 177 225 214 271 106 125 can be carefully placed on the extension rails.
MDN-C40 177 225 214 271 106 125
MDN-65N 177 225 295 393 106 125 m CAUTION
MDN-85N 177 225 295 393 106 125 IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE GREAT CARE WHEN PLACING A DRAWOUT
MDN-C5N 177 225 295 393 106 125 CIRCUIT BREAKER ON ITS EXTENSION RAILS. IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS
NOT PROPERLY SEATED ON THE EXTENSION RAILS, IT COULD FALL FROM
THE RAILS, CAUSING EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR BODILY INJURY.

Carefully lower the circuit breaker down onto the extension rails.
Be certain that the circuit breaker’s four molded drawout rail
supports are fully seated in the extension rail cutouts on both
sides (Figure 9). Do not remove the lifting yoke from the circuit
breaker until it is properly seated on the rails.
Once the circuit breaker is on the extension rails and the lifting yoke
is removed, proceed with the rest of the circuit breaker installation.

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The rejection interlocks are steel pins in the floor of the circuit breaker
Molded rail
cassette. As the circuit breaker is pushed into the structure, the
supports
mating pins on the bottom of the circuit breaker move past a set
of corresponding pins in the cassette, if the circuit breaker and the
cassette are compatible. If the circuit breaker and the cassette are
mismatched, the rejection pins will block the insertion of the circuit
breaker into the cassette before the levering-in mechanism
is engaged.
Before attempting to push the circuit breaker into the DISCONNECT
position, compare the positioning of rejection interlock pins in the
cassette in keeping with those outlined in Table 1 of IL2C13863
(for MDN/SBN breakers) and/or Table 1 of IL2C15760 (for MDS/SBS
breakers), and the information supplied on the circuit breaker’s name-
plate. Proceed if the circuit breaker and the cassette are compatible.

Extension rail cutout

Figure 9. One side of drawout MDS/MDSX circuit breaker

properly seated on extension rail

Rejection interlocks
Within any one physical frame size, Magnum type drawout circuit
breakers come in a variety of continuous current and interruption
ratings, some of which are incompatible with others. Double-wide
circuit breakers also come with several phase sequence options that
are also incompatible. To prevent the insertion of circuit breakers with
(1) inadequate interrupting capability, (2) with physically incompatible Stop nuts should be
primary disconnects, or (3) with an incompatible phase sequence, torqued to 8–10 ft-lb
rejection interlock key plates are provided on both the circuit
breaker and the cassette. The key plate on the circuit breaker
is pre-assembled at the factory; but the cassette-side rejection
plate and the key pattern must be assembled and installed by
the switchboard builder.
Figure 10. Cassette rejection interlock pin
m CAUTION positioning/installation
DO NOT DISABLE REJECTION INTERLOCKS. DOING SO AND USING A
LOWER CAPACITY CIRCUIT BREAKER IN AN INCOMPATIBLE CASSETTE
COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL FAULT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN
DEATH, BODILY INJURY, AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

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Circuit breaker positioning The REMOVE position is a position outside the compartment
on the cassette’s drawout rails where the circuit breaker is not
Magnum DS, DSX, and DSL drawout circuit breakers have four engaged with the levering mechanism. The DISCONNECT,
normal positions: TEST, and CONNECT positions are reached by means of the
• REMOVE (withdrawn) (Figure 11) levering mechanism.
• DISCONNECT (Figure 12) With the breaker solidly positioned on the cassette’s extension rails
• TEST (Figure 13) and the levering-in mechanism in the DISCONNECT position, carefully
and firmly push the circuit breaker into the compartment as far as it
• CONNECT (Figure 14) will go. The outer (recessed) portion of the circuit breaker faceplate
should align with the GREEN target line (labeled DISC) on the inside
top left wall of the cassette (Figure 15).

Compartment Secondary
front door connection not made Rear of
compartment

Circuit
breaker Primary
side view connections
not made

Circuit breaker
out of compartment
on extension rails
• No electrical connections made
• Breaker on extension rails
• REMOVE or INSPECTION position

Figure 11. REMOVE position

Secondary
connection
not made
Rear of
compartment
Compartment
front door

Circuit
breaker Primary
side view connections
not made

• Only ground connection made

• Breaker still behind door
• Typical storage position

Figure 12. DISCONNECT position

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Secondary
connection made
Rear of
compartment
Compartment
front door

Circuit
breaker Primary
side view connections
not made

• Breaker and trip unit testing

• Primary connection not made
• Secondary and ground connections made

Figure 13. TEST position

Secondary
connection made
Rear of
compartment

Compartment
front door

Circuit
breaker Primary
side view connections
made

• Full breaker operation

• Primary, secondary, and ground connections made
• Full racked into cassette (compartment)

Figure 14. CONNECT position

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CONNECT
TEST
DISCONNECT

Figure 15. Cassette label showing DISCONNECTED, TEST, and Figure 16. Levering position indication
CONNECTED position of recessed cover

Levering circuit breaker m NOTICE

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER MECHANISM IS INTERLOCKED SUCH THAT
m CAUTION CHARGED CLOSING SPRINGS ARE AUTOMATICALLY DISCHARGED IF THE
CIRCUIT BREAKER IS LEVERED INTO OR OUT OF THE CELL. DISCHARGE
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS FULLY INSERTED INTO ITS
TAKES PLACE BETWEEN THE DISCONNECT AND THE TEST POSITION.
COMPARTMENT BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO LEVER THE CIRCUIT
BREAKER. ATTEMPTING TO LEVER THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN BEFORE IT IS
FULLY POSITIONED INSIDE ITS COMPARTMENT CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE Fixed circuit breaker
TO BOTH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND THE COMPARTMENT. The Magnum DS fixed type circuit breaker differs from the drawout
version in that it has no levering device, primary disconnects, and
The circuit breaker is now ready to be levered. With the circuit breaker secondary disconnects (Figure 17). In addition, a fixed circuit breaker
OPEN, the levering device access door can be raised. The levering does not have a standard feature to hold the breaker in a trip-free
device is hand operated using a standard 3/8-inch square drive and position. To ensure the proper sequence of operation between
ratchet, which is not provided (Figure 16). As long as the access two or more circuit breakers, an optional key interlock is mounted
door is raised, the circuit breaker is held trip-free. Begin by through the front panel.
rotating the levering-in screw to the full counterclockwise
(DISCONNECT) position.
m WARNING
Close the compartment door and begin levering the breaker into its
different positions using a clockwise ratcheting motion. When the FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTALLATION OF THE FIXED-MOUNTED MDSX
circuit breaker is levered fully to the DISCONNECT or the CONNECT ARC HOOD ASSEMBLY COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, BODILY
position, the levering shaft hits a hard stop; do not exceed 25 ft-lb INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
of torque or the levering mechanism may be damaged. The circuit
breaker can be levered with the compartment door open or
closed, but it is advisable to close the door prior to levering.
The position of the circuit breaker within its compartment is
indicated by color-coded position indicators (Red = Connect,
Yellow = Test, Green = Disconnect) (Figure 16 and Figure 22).
To remove the circuit breaker from its compartment, follow
the procedure just described using a counterclockwise
ratcheting motion.

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Section 3: Circuit breaker description
and operation
Introduction
Magnum DS (MDS), DC (DAS, DBS), and DSX (MDSX) circuit breakers
are available in both drawout and fixed mounting configurations
(Figure 18 and Figure 19). Magnum DSL (MDSL) circuit breakers with
integral current limiters are available only in a drawout configuration
(Figure 20). A majority of features are common to all configurations,
and will be discussed in this section. The mounting features unique
to the drawout and fixed configurations will be covered individually in
Sections 5 and 6 respectively.
Controls and indicators for both drawout and fixed circuit breakers
are functionally grouped on the front of the circuit breaker. The front
escutcheon (faceplate) is common for all Magnum frame sizes up to
5000 A. Double-wide DS and DSX frame circuit breakers use six (or
eight) sets of rear primary connections; these circuit breakers are
available from the factory with several different phase sequences,
distinguishable by the sixth character in the model number. The
phase sequence is also labeled on the rear of the circuit breaker
(Figure 21). For these DS and DSX drawout breakers, phase
Mounting foot sequence labels are also supplied with the cassette and must be
applied by the switchgear builder. Circuit breakers with different
phase sequences are not interchangeable. DS and DSX drawout
Figure 17. Typical fixed Magnum DS circuit breaker
breakers with differing phase sequence are prevented from
insertion into the cassette by properly assembled rejection key
The MDSX fixed-mounted breaker is shipped with an included arc plates (see Section 2).
hood assembly. This assembly is required to be installed on the top
of the breaker prior to the unit being placed in service. The Magnum DSL (MDSL) drawout circuit breaker is available only
in a three-pole single-wide standard configuration. The MDSL is a
Circuit breaker terminals have holes for making bolted horizontal coordinated combination of a standard Magnum DS circuit breaker
primary bus connections. Adapters are available for making vertical and series-connected current limiters. The primary purpose of the
primary bus connections. Secondary connections can be made current limiters is to extend the interrupting rating of the MDS
through standard terminal blocks or a special connector compatible circuit breaker up to 200,000 A.
with the drawout circuit breaker’s type secondary connector. Both
secondary connection devices are mounted at the top front of the
circuit breaker.
The fixed circuit breaker frame has two mounting feet, one on each
side, to permit the fixed circuit breaker to be securely mounted.
Each mounting foot has two slotted mounting holes that are used to
bolt the circuit breaker securely in place. Use either M10 or 3/8-inch
bolts for this purpose. Refer to the dimensional drawings referred
to in Section 6 (Fixed circuit breakers) for circuit breaker and bus
stab dimensions.

m NOTICE
REFER TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WEIGHTS IN TABLE 3 TO ENSURE THAT
THE PANEL ON WHICH A FIXED CIRCUIT BREAKER IS TO BE MOUNTED IS
CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT.

Circuit breaker operation

Circuit breakers should be operated manually and/or electrically
before they are put into service. This can be done during the
installation process or some later date prior to startup. To check
circuit breaker operation, follow the operational procedures outlined
in Section 3 for both manually operated and electrically operated
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b
a
a

d g

j
h

l
c k j
f
a Baffled arc chute cover g Arc chamber
b Secondary disconnects (contacts) h Primary vertical adapter
c Faceplate (front cover) i Sensor rating viewing window
d Drawout rail supports j Levering device bearing plate
e Integral lifting handle k Padlockable levering device access door
f Primary disconnect finger cluster l Circuit breaker nameplate

Figure 18. Typical MDS/MDSX drawout circuit breaker features (front and rear views)

b
a
a

d
g

f
e

i
c
j

a Baffled arc chute cover f Fixed primary terminal (with optional vertical adapter)
b Secondary disconnect g Arc chamber
c Faceplate (front cover) h Sensor rating viewing window
d Integral lifting handle i Mounting foot
e Fixed horizontal primary terminal j Circuit breaker nameplate

Figure 19. Typical MDS/MDSX fixed circuit breaker features (front and rear views) (MDSX shown without required arc hood)

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a
b

c
h

j i
d

k f
i
d
a Baffled arc chute cover g Arc chamber
b Secondary disconnects (contacts) h Integral current limiter
c Faceplate (front cover) i Levering device bearing plate
d Breaker rollers j Padlockable levering device access door
e Integral lifting handle k Circuit breaker nameplate
f Primary disconnect finger cluster

Figure 20. Typical MDSL drawout circuit breaker features (front and rear views)

b
a

h
g

i
a Baffled arc chute cover f Arc chamber

b Secondary contact connector g Mounting foot

c Faceplate (front cover) h Circuit breaker nameplate

d Integral lifting handle i Phase identification labels

e Fixed vertical primary terminals with i

optional vertical adapter

i
f

e
g

Figure 21. Typical double-wide MDS/MDSX standard frame fixed circuit breaker features (front and rear views)
(MDSX shown without required arc hood)

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b
a

CLOSED (red)
e
(green)
OPEN

f CHARGED (yellow)
(white)
DISCHARGED

c
d h
PUSH ON (green)
n

i
PUSH OFF
g
(red)

CONNECT
TEST
DISCONNECT
l

Red = CONNECT
k Yellow = TEST
m
Green = DISCONNECT
a Trip flag (pop-out indicator) g Manual OFF button (push) l Color-coded breaker position indicator
b Three accessory windows h Manual ON button (push) m Nameplate
c Trip unit i Manual charge handle n Trip unit test port
d Rating plug j Optional operation counter o Trip unit cover with two mounting screws
e Contact status (open-close) k Padlockable levering device access (mounting screws will accept customer supplied
door for drawout breaker lead security meter seals)
f Spring status (charged-discharged)

Figure 22. Magnum DS/DSX drawout circuit breaker front cover

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MDSL application/operation Pole units
MDSL circuit breakers are intended for applications requiring the A current-carrying pole unit is individually enclosed and rigidly
overload protection and switching functions of air circuit breakers on supported by the case. The individual chambers provide for pole
systems whose available fault currents (1) exceed the interrupting unit isolation and insulation from one another. Each pole unit has
ratings of the circuit breakers alone and/or (2) exceed the withstand one primary contact assembly, which consists of a moving portion
and interrupting ratings of downstream circuit components. and a fixed portion. The exact design configuration depends upon
The 800 A through 2000 A frame MDSL circuit breakers have the breaker’s frame size. Circuit breakers with frame sizes of 4000 A
integrally mounted limiters on the drawout breaker element. On and higher use two pole units and arc chute assemblies connected
overloads and faults within the circuit breaker interrupting rating, mechanically and electrically in parallel to form one phase.
the circuit breaker protects the limiters. On higher fault currents
Primary moving contacts
exceeding the circuit breaker rating, the limiters protect the
circuit breaker. Depending upon the frame size, each primary moving contact
Interlock arrangements trip the circuit breaker whenever any limiter assembly is comprised of multiple individual copper contact fingers
blows. The circuit breaker cannot be reclosed on a live source unless connected to the load conductor through flexible braided connectors
there are three unblown limiters on the circuit. The blown fuse (Figure 25). Two flexible connectors are used to connect each finger
indicator, located on the front of the circuit breaker, provides a visual to the load conductor. The number of fingers used depends upon
indication when a current limiter in any phase has interrupted a short the circuit breaker’s continuous and short-circuit current ratings
circuit. In addition, a blown limiter sensing circuit ensures that a (Figure 25 and Figure 26). On some ratings, fingers are removed
circuit breaker will be tripped when any current limiter has blown, and replaced with spacers.
preventing single phasing. The single contact finger performs both the main and arcing contact
The MDSL circuit breaker must be completely withdrawn from functions on different parts of the same finger (Figure 24). A highly
its compartment onto the compartment’s extension rails, thus conductive alloy pad is part of the contact finger and functions as
ensuring complete isolation, before the integral current limiters the moving main contact, and is called the “heel.” The tip of the
are accessible. same contact finger functions as the moving arcing contact, and is
called the “toe.”
Additional information concerning current limiter ratings, limiter
replacement, and blown fuse operation is provided later in In addition to the contact finger information given above, DSX
this chapter. (MDSX) uses an inner and outer carriage design to facilitate a fast
opening blow-open contact structure (Figure 27). The contact fingers
Basic circuit breaker assembly mounted in the inner contact carrier can move independently from
both the outer carrier and the opening mechanism in the breaker.
All Magnum circuit breakers use a rigid frame housing construction This independence is the core design feature of its fast-opening
of engineered thermoset composite resins. This construction blow-open contact structure.
provides high-strength structural properties, excellent dielectric
characteristics, and resistance to arc tracking.
The three-piece construction approach provides support while Single contact
finger
isolating and insulating power conductors (Figure 23).
Moving
arcing
Pivot point contact area
b Case
a Front
(toe)
cover

Moving main contact

conductive pad (heel)
Dual flexible
connections

Figure 24. Features of Magnum moving conductor assembly

Figure 23. Typical Magnum construction (right side view)

a A two-piece engineered thermoset composite resin case encloses current paths and arc chambers.
The chambers act to channel arc gases up and out of the circuit breaker during interruption.
b The operating mechanism sits on the front of the case and is electrically isolated and insulated
from current contact structures. It is covered by an insulating front cover.

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Primary stationary contacts
“Toe”
(arcing contact) The primary stationary contact is a combination of two items
(Figure 28). One is a conductive pad mounted on the line conductor
that functions as the stationary main contact. The other is an arc
runner, also connected to the line conductor. The integral arc runner
“Heel” serves a dual purpose:
(main contact)
• Fixed arcing contact
• Part of the arc chute

Breaker

Front

Arc chute
Figure 25. Narrow frame (8-finger) moving conductor assembly
Integral
arc runner
Moving contact Arcing
fingers contact (toe)

Line
conductor

Current
Moving contact flow
springs Stationary
“Toe” main contact
(arcing contact) Moving main
xxxxxxxx contact (heel)
x x
x x
xxxxxxxx

Current
flow

xxxxxxxx
x x
x x
xxxxxxxx
“Heel” (main contact)
Breaker
Figure 26. Standard frame DS (12-finger) moving
conductor assembly
Bottom

Figure 28. General partial cross-sectional view (shown in

closed position) (not specific to any family/frame)

Figure 27. MDSX moving contact assembly

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Operating mechanism a

The Magnum DS/DC/DSX/DSL operating mechanism is based on

the proven cam and spring design of the DSII power circuit breaker.
It is easily accessed by removing four cover screws and the front
cover (Figure 29). The mechanism is a two-step stored energy
mechanism. Potential energy is stored to close the circuit breaker.
Sufficient energy to open the circuit breaker remains available after
a closing operation.
c
Manual operation
e
On manually operated circuit breakers, the closing spring can only
be charged manually. To manually charge the spring, insert one finger
in the recess behind the charging handle and pull out. This permits
a gloved hand to grasp the handle and begin charging (Figure 30).
It takes from 5 to 7 downward strokes on the charging handle to
complete the manual charging process. It is possible to manually
recharge the spring immediately after closing the circuit breaker
and before it has been tripped open.
Standard manually operated circuit breakers are closed and opened
by hand using the Manual ON and Manual OFF buttons respectively
d
located on the front of the circuit breaker (Figure 22). Performing g
either operation is accomplished by pressing and releasing the
appropriate button. Access to these pushbuttons can be limited a Secondary wiring points e Manual charge handle
by the use of an optional, padlockable cover. In addition, complete b Field installable accessories f Operations counter (optional)
access to the ON button can be prevented with an optional prevent (three maximum) g Padlockable levering device access door
close cover. The status of the springs and the primary contacts are c Trip unit h Breaker position indicator
always indicated in an indicator window just above the pushbuttons.
d Electric charging motor
Electrically operated optional devices are available to automatically
close or trip a manually operated circuit breaker. An electrical spring
release is available to close a manually operated circuit breaker. Figure 29. Typical electrically operated drawout MDS/MDSX
Two optional devices, a shunt trip, and an undervoltage release, circuit breaker with front cover removed
are available to automatically trip (open) a manually operated circuit
breaker. All of these UL Listed optional devices can be installed
easily in the field. For more details on these devices, refer to
page 26, “Accessory devices” in this manual.
An electrical operator, which is used to charge the closing spring
automatically, can be added to a manually operated circuit breaker
in the field (Figure 31). Manually operated circuit breakers are
pre-wired to accept this addition.

Figure 30. Circuit breaker closing springs being

manually charged

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Arc chute
The Magnum DS/DC/DSX/DSL arc chutes mount down over the arcing
contact. V-shaped arc chute plates attract the arc and interrupt it.
The top arc plate, which is a part of the arc chute itself, also helps to
attract the arc away from the moving arcing contact and up into the
arc chute’s V-shaped plates (Figure 34 and Figure 35).
Arc chute components are assembled in an insulating jacket, which
is removable from the top of the circuit breaker, as previously
described on 9, “Lifting circuit breaker.” Each arc chute has a
baffled top cover. Magnum DC breakers are equipped with an arc
baffling arc chute top.

Top arc
plate
Electrical motor operator
Integral
arc runner
Figure 31. Electrical motor operator to charge closing spring

Electrical operation Current

flow
For electrically operated circuit breakers, the springs are normally
charged through the use of an electrical operator (Figure 31). The
springs can, however, be charged manually as just described in the
previous paragraph (Figure 30).
xxxxxxxx
Like the manually operated circuit breaker in the previous paragraph, x x
x x
electrically operated circuit breakers can also be manually closed xxxxxxxx
and opened through the use of the front-mounted Manual ON and
Manual OFF buttons.
An electrically operated circuit breaker from the factory is also Current
flow
equipped as standard with a spring release to close the circuit breaker
electrically. An optional shunt trip and undervoltage release are also xxxxxxxx
available to trip (open) an electrically operated circuit breaker. x x
x x
Refer to page 26, “Accessory devices” for more details on both xxxxxxxx
Figure 32. Cross section of conductor and arc control system
standard and optional devices.

Anti-pump feature
The Magnum circuit breaker has both mechanical and electrical anti-
pump features. If the circuit breaker is closed on a fault condition
(and trips open while the CLOSE signal is maintained), using either
the mechanical pushbutton or the spring release, it will not make
subsequent attempt to close until the CLOSE command is removed
and reapplied.
Integral
NNote: If the close signal is applied prematurely (before the breaker is arc runner
completely charged and latched), the CLOSE command will be ignored
until it is removed and reapplied.
For electrical closing, a Latch Check Switch (LCS) option is available
(see page 27), which will block the application of the electrical
CLOSE command until the breaker is ready to close.

Arc chambers
The Magnum DS/DC/DSX/DSL circuit breakers use arc chambers to
insulate and isolate individual poles from one another, from the rest
of the circuit breaker, and from operating personnel (Figure 18). Arc
chambers are molded and integral parts of the circuit breaker frame.
Enclosed within each arc chamber is an arc chute that mounts over
each set of primary contacts.
After the main contacts part, any remaining current is driven to the
arcing contacts (Figure 32). Magnetic action draws the arc to the arc Figure 33. Integral arc runner viewed from top of arc chamber
chute. As the arcing contacts separate, the moving arcing contacts (arc chute removed, circuit breaker closed)
discharge into the arc chute plates while the integral arc runner also
helps to draw the arc into the arc chute (Figure 33).

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Electronic tripping system
Top The Magnum DS/DSX/DSL circuit breakers use a three-part tripping
system (Figure 36):
• Microprocessor-based trip unit
• Current sensors
• Trip actuator

All three parts of the tripping system are discussed here, except that
the trip unit itself is not discussed in detail. For detailed information
pertaining to the different trip unit models available with Magnum
DS/DSX/DSL circuit breakers, refer to the specific instructional leaflet
dedicated to the trip units (I.L. 70C1036 and I.L. 70C1037).

Cutler-Hammer

“V” shaped
plates Rating
plug
Trip unit Trip actuator

Toroidal
current
sensor

Typical Magnum DS
A 01 02 03 circuit breaker
“V” shaped
B
plates
C Sensors
N A B C
G
NNote: Alternate ground locations
N may be required to meet installa-
tion requirements.

Top plate for

arcing contact
Figure 36. Pictorial diagram of typical current sensing,
processing, and tripping system

Figure 34. Magnum arc plate assembly Microprocessor-based trip unit

Magnum circuit breakers use any one of a family of Digitrip™ RMS
trip units whose main features are summarized in Table 6. Also, the
MDSX family of breakers is intended to be used only with trip units
manufactured after May 1, 2005.

Table 6.  Magnum Digitrip trip units

Bottom view
Functions 520 520M a 520MC a 1150 a
LSIG protection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disable (I) Yes Yes Yes Yes
GF protection Yes Yes Yes Yes
GF alarm No Yes Yes Yes
Display No Yes b Yes b Yes b
Programmable No No No Yes
Metering No Yes c Yes c Yes
Power and No No No Yes
energy values
Power quality No No No Yes
Communication No No Yes Yes
a Available control voltages are 24/48 Vdc, 125 Vdc, 120 Vac, and 240 Vac.
b One-line (four characters per line) LCD display.
Top view
c Phase, neutral, ground, and high load current only.

Figure 35. Magnum DSX arc chute

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Model 520 is plug compatible and interchangeable in the field.
Circuit breakers with these trip units can be upgraded to Models
520M and/or 520MC in the field; however, additional wiring (for
power supply and communications) may be required to take full
advantage of the additional features. Contact Eaton for upgrading
to Model 1150.
The electronic trip units are self-powered. When the circuit breaker
is closed, no external power is required to operate their protective
systems. Current signal levels and the control power are derived
from the current sensors integrally mounted in the circuit breaker.
A functional local test of a major portion of the trip unit’s electronic
circuitry and the circuit breaker’s mechanical tripping action can
be verified through the trip unit’s test receptacle (Figure 37). This
is accomplished using a Digitrip (DS Type) test kit that provides a
secondary injection test that simulates the current sensors. A small
hand-held Magnum functional test kit can also be used to check
circuitry and mechanical tripping functions (Figure 38).
When the circuit breaker is shipped from the factory, the trip
unit’s protective functions are normally set at minimum values.
For specific overload tripping characteristics and time/current
curves to coordinate with a load or system, refer to the trip unit
instruction book.

Pop out
trip flag
Figure 38. Hand-held tester
Auxiliary
power Rating plug
module
All Magnum DS/DSX/DSL circuit breaker trip units use a fixed type
port
rating plug. The current rating of the rating plug must match the
current rating of the integrally mounted current sensors (Figure 8,
Figure 37, and Table 7). The rating plug performs several functions:
Rating
plug 1. It tells the trip unit what the rating is of the current sensors.
A label on the front of the rating plug clearly indicates that the
rating plug and sensors must have the same rating.
2. It determines the maximum instantaneous setting, which is a
function of the current sensor rating.
3. The National Electrical Code® (NEC®) requires that the maximum
ground fault pickup value not exceed 1200 A. A properly matched
rating plug accomplishes this requirement for higher ampere
sensors by incorporating circuitry to identify that level by
sensor rating.

If the rating plug is removed from the trip unit, the circuit breaker
will trip if it is carrying current. Make certain that the rating plug is
secured in position with its retaining screw. Do not torque the
retaining screw beyond 15 in-oz.
Test Receptacle Refer to Table 7 for a tabulation of the available rating plugs.
Figure 37. Digitrip RMS 1150 programmable trip unit installed in
Magnum DS circuit breaker Table 7.  Magnum current sensors and matching rating plugs
Current rating in amperes
200 800 2500
250 1000 3000
300 1200 3200
400 1600 4000
600 2000 5000

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Current sensors When using an interlocking trip indicator, a remote trip reset option
is available to electrically reset the trip indicator by applying the proper
Three toroidally wound current sensors are installed at the rear of rated control voltage. The remote trip reset feature is very useful in
the circuit breaker on the lower terminals (Figure 39). The sensors applications where direct access to the circuit breaker is limited, for
produce an output current proportional to the load current. Under example a wind turbine. The remote trip reset will act to reset the
preselected conditions of current magnitude and time, the sensors trip indicator and OTS but will not reset the trip unit status LEDs
furnish the trip unit with a signal and the energy required to trip the that can be reset via communications.
circuit breaker.
An optional overcurrent trip switch (bell alarm) that operates off the
Neutral current sensors are available for customer installation. The position of the mechanical trip indicator is also available. The switch
additional sensor is not supplied with the circuit breaker and must is reset when the trip indicator is reset.
be ordered separately. They are wired to the trip unit through the
secondary contacts of the circuit breaker. On optional Digitrip models with LED cause-of-trip indicators, these
indicators should also be reset (by pushing momentarily) after the
Refer to Table 7 for a tabulation of the available current cause of the fault has been diagnosed; this will preserve the internal
sensor ratings. battery. On trip units equipped for communication, the LED reset
function can be performed remotely using INCOM™ commands.

Making current release

All Magnum DS/DSX/DSL circuit breaker trip units have a making
current release function. This safety feature prevents the circuit
breaker from being closed and latched on a faulted circuit. The
non-adjustable release is preset at a peak instantaneous current
of 25 x In; this corresponds to an rms current of 11 x In with
maximum asymmetry.
The making current release is enabled only for the first two cycles
following a circuit breaker closing operation. The making current
release will trip the circuit breaker instantaneously, release the
mechanical (pop-out) indicator, and flash the instantaneous LED
trip indicator, if so equipped.

High instantaneous trip option (Magnum DS only)

The high instantaneous trip option is installed in 800 to 3200 A
Magnum DS/DSX circuit breakers with a 100 kA or 130 kA interrupting
capacity. In general, the high instantaneous trip is composed of three
small air core sensors, one in each phase, which produce a signal and
Toroidal transmit it back to the trip unit when the 85 kA withstand rating of the
sensor circuit breaker is exceeded. The result is an instantaneous trip by the
circuit breaker. This high instantaneous trip option permits the 800 to
3200 A Magnum DS circuit breakers to be applied where a 100 kA or
Figure 39. Replaceable current sensors shown with bottom 130 kA fault is possible, while selectivity up to 85 kA is maintained.
adapters and cover plate removed
Voltage taps
Trip actuator On circuit breakers with Digitrip 1150 trip units, potential taps are
The trip actuator is a small cylindrically shaped electromagnetic required to monitor the three-phase voltages. Voltage taps may be
device that acts mechanically to trip the circuit breaker placed on either the line (top) or load (bottom) terminals of the breaker
(Figure 36). In general, it is composed of a permanent magnet, at the factory. Figure 40 illustrates line-side voltage taps.
a spring-loaded rod to produce the mechanical tripping, and a lever
for resetting the actuator after tripping occurs. The electronic trip
unit provides a pulse that counteracts the effect of the permanent
magnet, allowing the spring-loaded rod to act mechanically.
The device is reset when the circuit breaker opens.

Mechanical trip flag

A red, pop-out mechanical trip indicator is an optional Magnum
feature. It is located above the trip unit on the breaker’s front
faceplate (Figure 37). It operates by releasing and popping out
any time the circuit breaker trips due to an overcurrent condition.
The pop-out mechanical trip indicator is available in two versions:
Interlocking trip indicator—When activated via a tripping event,
the interlocked version of the trip indicator acts to provide local
visual indication that the breaker has tripped, change the OTS
contact position, and interlock the breaker such that the breaker
cannot be reclosed until the mechanical trip indicator is reset.
Non-interlocking trip indicator—This version acts only to provide
visual local indication of a tripping event and change the OTS
contact position. Figure 40. Line-side voltage tap for 1150 trip unit

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Accessory devices Table 9.  Continuous duty shunt trip
A variety of accessory devices are available for use with Magnum Operational
Control voltage range Inrush/continuous Opening
circuit breakers. Unless otherwise stated, they are all considered voltages 70–110% power consumption time
optional devices in the sense that they are not provided as standard 24 Vdc 17–26 250 W / 18 W 35
on a manually operated circuit breaker. Available accessories are 48 Vdc 34–53 275 W / 18 W 35
identified here and discussed in general terms. For more detailed
information and/or installation instructions, refer to individual 60 Vdc 42–66 275 W / 18 W 35
instructional leaflets dedicated to the accessories. 110–125 Vdc 77–138 450 W /1 0 W 35
Magnum circuit breaker accessories are designed to fit all frame 220–250 Vdc 154–275 450 W / 10 W 35
sizes. The accessories fall into one of three categories: 110–127 Vac 77–140 450 VA / 10 VA 35
• Plug-in electrical 208–240 Vac 146–264 400 VA / 10 VA 35

• Internal electrical
• Mechanical

Plug-in electrical accessories

There are four Magnum plug-in electrical accessories. Three can
be viewed for identification by name and rating through viewing
windows located in the right front of the circuit breaker (Figure 41).
All four are plug-in type and can be factory installed or field installed
using a UL Listed kit.
The four plug-in accessories are:
• Shunt trip (ST)
• Spring release (SR)
• Undervoltage release (UVR)
• Auxiliary switch
Figure 42. Shunt trip with cutoff switch
Accessory Viewing Windows

Figure 41. Through-the-window electrical accessories Figure 43. Shunt trip switch installed

Spring release—The spring release is an optional device (Figure 44).

Shunt trip—The shunt trip is an optional device on circuit
It remotely closes the circuit breaker when the coil is energized by
breakers (Figure 42 and Figure 43). It opens the circuit breaker
a voltage input (Table 10). The closing spring must be fully charged
instantaneously when its coil is energized by a voltage input
and the trip latch reset (not held in the tripped position) for the SR to
(Table 8). A total of two shunt trips can be mounted on a Magnum
operate. If these two conditions are not met, the close signal will be
circuit breaker. Shunt trips are available with a continuous duty coil
ignored until it is removed and re-applied.
or a cutoff switch. A continuous duty (or 100% rated) shunt trip
can be continuously energized and is useful in applications where Table 10.  Spring release ratings
it is desired to keep the breaker tripped open. Shunt trips that
have a cutoff switch remove voltage from the coil once the Control Operational voltage Inrush power Closing
voltages range 85–110% consumption time (ms)
breaker contacts are opened.
24 Vdc 20–26 Vdc 250 W 40
Table 8.  Shunt trip ratings 48 Vdc 41–53 Vdc 250 W 40
Control Operational voltage Inrush power Opening 60 Vdc 51–66 Vdc 300 W 40
voltages range 70–110% consumption a time (ms)
110–125 Vdc 93–138 Vdc 450 W 40
24 Vdc 17–26 Vdc 250 W 35
220–250 Vdc 187–275 Vdc 450 W 40
48 Vdc 34–53 Vdc 250 W 35
110–127 Vac 93–140 Vac 450 VA 40
60 Vdc 42–66 Vdc 300 W 35
208–240 Vac 177–264 Vac 450 VA 40
110–125 Vdc 77–138 Vdc 450 W 35
220–250 Vdc 154–275 Vdc 450 W 35
110–127 Vac 77–140 Vac 450 VA 35
208–240 Vac 146–264 Vac 450 VA 35
a Required for less than 35 ms.

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Figure 44. Spring release with optional latch switch Figure 45. Undervoltage release

An optional Latch Check Switch (LCS) can be installed to indicate

when the circuit breaker is “ready to close.” Two versions of the
LCS are available.
The LCS wired to the spring release will not permit activation of the
spring release until the circuit breaker is fully charged and the trip
latch is reset (Figure 44). If power is applied and maintained to the
spring release, an activation will occur when the circuit breaker is
“ready to close.”
The LCS for remote indication consists of one Form C contact wired
to the circuit breaker secondary contacts for integration into external
control schemes.

NNote: Wiring the LCS for remote indication directly in series with the SR
accessory is not recommended as this will override the “anti-pump” feature
of the electrical charging/closing system.

Undervoltage release—The undervoltage release is an optional

device on both manually and electrically operated circuit breakers
(Figure 42). It opens the circuit breaker when its supply voltage
falls to between 35–60% of rated voltage. If the release is not
Figure 46. Shunt trip, spring release, and undervoltage
energized to 85% of its supply voltage, the circuit breaker cannot
release installed
be closed electrically or manually (Table 11).

Table 11.  Undervoltage release Auxiliary switch—An auxiliary switch is an optional device providing
Inrush/
remote electrical indication if the circuit breaker is open or closed
Operational Dropout continuous (Figure 47). Up to three auxiliary switches can be mounted in the
Control voltage range voltage power Opening circuit breaker. Each switch has two normally open (“A”) and two
voltages 85–110% 30–60% consumption ab time (ms)
normally closed (“B”) contacts for a total of 12 available contacts
24 Vdc 20–26 Vdc 7–14 Vdc 250 W / 18 W 70
(Table 12).
32 Vdc 27–35 Vdc 10–19 Vdc 275 W / 15 W 70
48 Vdc 41–53 Vdc 14–29 Vdc 275 W / 18 W 70 Table 12.  Auxiliary switch, overcurrent trip switch, and cell
60 Vdc 51–66 Vdc 18–42 Vdc 275 W / 18 W 70 switch contact ratings
110–125 Vdc 94–138 Vdc 33–75 Vdc 450 W / 10 W 70 Control voltages Contact rating inductive load (amperes)

220–250 Vdc 187–275 Vdc 66–150 Vdc 450 W / 10 W 70 250 Vac 10

110–127 Vac b 94–140 Vac 33–76 Vac 450 VA / 10 VA 70 125 Vdc 0.5
208–240 Vac b 177–264 Vac 62–144 Vac 400 VA / 10 VA 70 250 Vdc 0.25
380–415 Vac b 323–457 Vac 114–249 Vac 480 VA / 10 VA 70
480 Vac b 408–528 Vac 144–288 Vac 400 VA / 10 VA 70
600 Vac b 510–660 Vac 180–360 Vac 400 VA / 10 VA 70
a Required for 200 ms.
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Motor operator—A motor operator is an electric motor assembly
internally mounted in the circuit breaker (Figure 49 and Figure 50).
It charges the closing springs electrically for remote or local operation.
The motor operator can be factory or site installed (Table 13).
To convert a manually operated circuit breaker to an electrically
operated circuit breaker, a UL Listed motor operator kit is available.

Table 13.  Compact motor operator

Maximum
Operational Running Typical Power charging
Control voltage range current inrush consumption time
voltages a 85–110% (A. avg.) current (W or VA) (seconds)
24 Vdc 20–26 12 300% of 300 5
running
48 Vdc 41–53 5 500% of 250 5
running
60 Vdc 51–66 3 600% of 250 5
Figure 47. Auxiliary switch (2A/2B) running
110–125 Vdc 94–138 2 600% of 250 5
Internal electrical accessories running
220–250 Vdc 187–275 1 600% of 250 5
Other electrical accessories are mounted inside the circuit running
breaker. They can be factory or site installed. There are two
110–127 Vac 94–140 2 600% of 250 5
different internally mounted accessories: running
• Overcurrent trip switch (bell alarm) 208–277 Vac 177–305 1 600% of 250 5
• Motor operator running
a AC voltages are 50/60 Hz.
Overcurrent trip switch (bell alarm)—An overcurrent trip switch
(bell alarm) is an optional device (Figure 48). It provides an electrical
indication when a circuit breaker trips as a result of the trip unit
reacting to an overcurrent condition. Opening as a result of a circuit
breaker’s manual open button, shunt trip, or undervoltage release
does not cause the overcurrent trip switch to operate.
The overcurrent trip switch has (2a 2b) Form C contacts (Table 12).
The status of the contacts changes when the trip indicator pops out.
This permits the switch to be used as an alarm or in conjunction
with a spring release to block a subsequent remote electrical
closing signal.

Figure 49. Motor operator kit

Mechanical trip
indicator

Figure 48. Mechanical trip indicator with associated overcurrent

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Operations
counter

OFF
key lock

Figure 50. Motor operator installed in narrow frame Figure 51. Cover mounted key lock and operations counter
circuit breaker
Off key lock—The off key lock secures the circuit breaker in the
Mechanical accessories OFF position. It is mounted in the lower right portion of the circuit
breaker and can be viewed through the front cover (Figure 51). The
There are 10 optional mechanical type accessories: customer supplies the key lock. The provisions available are for Kirk,
• Operations counter Castell, Ronis, or CES.
• Off key lock Cassette lock—A cassette-mounted lock can be used in conjunction
• Cassette lock with different interlocking schemes (such as main-tie-main)
(Figure 52). The lock holds the circuit breaker trip-free in the
• Pushbutton cover CONNECTED position, preventing it from being closed.
• Prevent close cover Up to three lock cylinders can be installed on one cassette.
• Cassette safety shutters Eaton supplies the lock provisions only. The customer is
responsible for the locks, which can be Kirk or Castell.
• Cassette cell switch
• Door escutcheon
• Waterproof cover
• Mechanical interlock

Operations counter—The operations counter is a mechanical device

used to provide a record of the number of circuit operations. It is
mounted in the lower right portion of the circuit breaker and can be
viewed through the front cover (Figure 51).

Figure 52. Cassette-mounted key lock

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Pushbutton cover—Padlockable covers are available to limit access
to the ON and OFF pushbuttons (Figure 53). They can be installed
with either or both pushbutton covers in place.

Figure 55. Typical safety shutters in OPEN position

Figure 53. ON–OFF pushbutton lockable cover plate Cassette cell switch—The cassette cell switch is a compartment
position switch for drawout circuit breakers. It is available in a 2a2b
Prevent close cover—All access to the ON pushbutton can be or 4a4b contact configuration, and mounts on the right side of the
prevented by adding the fixed Prevent Close Cover to the cassette (Figure 56 and Figure 57). Refer to the ratings in Table 12
pushbutton cover. for cell switch contact information. The cell switch changes status
Lockout cover—When padlocked, it maintains the OFF button in the between the TEST and CONNECT positions.
ACTUATED position, which prevents closure of the breaker.
Cassette safety shutters—Automatically operated insulating type
safety shutters are available for use with the drawout cassette.
When the drawout circuit breaker is levered from the CONNECT
position, the shutters automatically close to cover the fixed primary
contacts (Figure 41). When the circuit breaker is levered into the
cassette, the shutters automatically open, permitting primary
connections to be made (Figure 55).

Figure 56. Cell switch (drawout position indicator) unmounted

Figure 54. Typical safety shutters in CLOSED position

Figure 57. Cell switches mounted on cassette

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Door escutcheon—The door escutcheon is a molded frame used
to seal the space between the circuit breaker and the compartment
door cutout. It is supplied with a mounting gasket (Figure 58).
The door escutcheon and gasket have an IP41 rating.

Figure 58. Door escutcheon and gasket

IP55 waterproof cover—A hinged dome-shaped waterproof cover

attaches to the metal compartment door to provide waterproof
protection for the circuit breaker (Figure 59).

Figure 60. Cassette-mounted two-way cable interlock

MDSL limiters/blown limiter indication

An overall description of Magnum DSL circuit breakers was provided
in Section 3. More detailed information is provided here relative to
Figure 59. IP55 waterproof cover application, current limiters, and blown limiter indication.
If current limiters are sized in keeping with Table 14
Mechanical interlock—A family of mechanical interlocks are available recommendations, the circuit breaker will function and interrupt
to interlock the closing of two or three Magnum circuit breakers. routine fault currents. Infrequent high faults are cleared by the
The mechanical interlock holds one or more circuit breakers tripped limiters. The limiters protect the circuit breaker on faults above
(prevents closure) when others are closed. A lever assembly is the rating of the breaker. The limiters, will blow below the circuit
mounted on each breaker, which interfaces with the pole shaft and breaker short-time rating, if the fault currents equal the system
the tripper bar. The lever assemblies are interconnected with either maximum capacity.
cables or rods, depending upon the relative orientation of the breakers.
In some applications, the current limiters are sized smaller than
Rods can be used only when the circuit breakers to be interlocked
necessary for protection of the MDSL circuit breaker in order to
are vertically stacked. Cables can be used for any orientation of
provide protection from downstream equipment. When this is done,
the breakers. Mechanical interlocks are available for both fixed
the current limiter will blow on fault currents that could have been
and drawout circuit breakers, and in both two-way and three-way
satisfactorily interrupted by the basic circuit breaker.
versions. An illustration of a two-way cable interlock mounted on
two drawout circuit breakers is shown in Figure 60.

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MDSL current limiters Blown limiter sensing
Do not replace limiters with sizes other than permitted by Table 14. The blown limiter indicator provides a visual indication on the front
MDSL current limiters have been UL tested and approved for use of the MDSL circuit breaker when a current limiter in any phase has
in MDSL circuit breakers when applied according to Table 14. They interrupted a short circuit. It is the visual element of the circuit that
are not electrically or physically interchangeable with current-limiting ensures that the circuit breaker will be tripped when any current
fuses of any other design. limiter has blown. This prevents single-phase power from being
The current limiters are held in place in an extension provided on applied to a three-phase load.
the back of the circuit breaker (Figure 61). This extension makes the The indicator itself is a red pop-out button located on the lower left
circuit breaker 6.00 inches deeper than the corresponding Magnum portion of the breaker’s front cover (Figure 62). A transformer is
DS circuit breaker. The current limiters can only be removed from connected in parallel with the limiter. When a limiter is blown, the
the circuit breaker and replaced when the MDSL circuit breaker is resulting voltage across the open limiter energizes the transformer.
removed from its associated compartment. For this reason, there The transformer feeds a PC board to provide an output to the direct
is no fixed-mounted version of the MDSL circuit breaker. trip actuator to trip the circuit breaker, and an output to the indicator
causing the button to pop out.

Figure 61. Magnum DSL circuit breaker (side view) Figure 62. Blown fuse indicator

Table 14.  MDSL integral current limiter selection (for optimal performance and highest fault levels)
Magnum DSL breaker continuous
current frame rating (amperes) a Sensor Available MDSL current limiters b
and
rating Minimum Recommended Maximum Other available sizes (in addition to minimum,
800 1200 1500 2000 plug (In) size c size d size e recommended, and maximum sizes)
MDSL08 MDSL12 MDSL16 200 MA250 MA600 MD3000 MA300 MA400 MA800 MB1200 MB1600 MB2000 MD2500
MDSL08 MDSL12 MDSL16 250 MA400 MA800 MD3000 MA600 MB1200 MB1600 MB2000 MD2500
MDSL08 MDSL12 MDSL16 300 MA400 MA800 MD3000 MA600 MB1200 MB1600 MB2000 MD2500
MDSL08 MDSL12 MDSL16 400 MA600 MB1200 MD3000 MA800 MB1600 MB2000 MD2500
MDSL08 MDSL12 MDSL16 600 MA800 MB2000 MD3000 MB1200 MB1600 MD2500
MDSL08 MDSL12 MDSL16 800 MB1200 MD2500 MD3000 MB1600 MB2000
MDSL12 MDSL16 1000 MB1600 MD2500 MD3000 MB2000
MDSL12 MDSL16 1200 MB2000 MD2500 MD3000
MDSL16 MDSL20 1600 MD3000 MD3000 MD3000
MDSL20 f 2000 f MD3000 f MD3000 f MD3000 f
a Select the Magnum breaker frame, then the current sensor and rating plug, and finally the current limiter. Current limiters are mounted integral to the circuit breaker.
Refer non-automatic MDSL breaker application requests to Eaton.
b Refer to MDSL current limiter curves for let-through and time characteristics.
c The minimum selection provides for the lowest current let-through, but trip unit settings must be considered to avoid nuisance operation.
d The recommended selection avoids nuisance limiter operation and allows for system coordination within the trip unit settings while minimizing let-through.
e The maximum selection provides for maximum system coordination with let-through characteristics per the limiter selected.
f Heat sinks applied in conjunction with current limiters on this breaker rating.

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Section 4: Master connection diagrams
Secondary contacts and connection diagrams
A maximum of 60 secondary wiring connection points are available
on the standard frame circuit breaker (48 on narrow frame), each
dedicated to a specific function (Figure 64). The wiring points are Secondary connector labels
finger safe with no more than two wires per terminal.

Protective hood

Labels Legend
OTS Overcurrent trip switch
UVR Undervoltage Release
ATR Automatic trip relay (520M and 1150 trip units only)
INCOM PowerNet communications network
A BUS (Future use)
A/S Auxiliary contacts
NEUTRAL Neutral sensor input
Figure 63. Secondary connector protective hood GF SGND Source ground input
ZONE Zone interlocking
Up to two secondary contact plug-in connectors (AMP), each with ST Shunt trip
30 secondary points, are mounted on the top rear portion of the SR Spring release
circuit breaker. The plug-in connectors are protected by a molded MOTOR Charging motor
hood (Figure 63). How many connectors are mounted depends LCS Latch check switch
upon a number of considerations, such as whether the circuit breaker
is electrically or manually operated and how many features are
required. When the front cover of the circuit breaker is removed, Figure 64. Top view secondary connectors
the top of each plug-in connector is exposed. A label on each
connector identifies the wiring points. Drawout type circuit breakers: Compatible secondary plug-in
connectors are mounted on the top front portion of the drawout
cassette (Figure 65). These connectors match and plug into the
circuit breaker mounted connectors. Contact points are wired from
the cassette’s plug-in connectors to cassette-mounted terminal
blocks. The terminal blocks are also mounted on the top front
portion of the cassette. The secondary terminals have finger-proof
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A standard tool is available from the plug-in connector manufacturer
Closed hinged Terminal blocks (AMP) to facilitate the removal of secondary wiring from a plug-in
covers with
testing holes connector, or contact Eaton for assistance (Figure 66). The connector
halves must be separated to use this tool.

Plug-in
connectors

Figure 66. AMP secondary wiring removal tool

Connection diagrams
The connection diagrams for all Magnum circuit breakers using
Digitrip RMS trip units are shown in Figure 67 through Figure 81.
Figure 65. Typical cassette-mounted secondary wiring

Fixed type circuit breakers: There are two secondary

connection options:

1. Without terminal block: If a terminal block for customer use

is not required, the circuit breaker is supplied with both plug-in
connectors (male and female) just described in the two previous
paragraphs. The plug-in connectors are joined and attached to
the top portion of the circuit breaker. The customer can plug
secondary wiring with crimp-on connectors into the back of the
plug-in connectors; subsequently the connections to the circuit
breaker can be quickly joined or separated as required.
2. With terminal block: For those customers preferring to wire to a
terminal block, terminal blocks with finger-proof hinged covers are
added to the secondary configuration just described for a fixed
circuit breaker “without a terminal block.” The terminal blocks are
wired to the plug-in connectors and also permanently attached
to the upper rear portion of the circuit breaker (Figure 19 and
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Notes:

Figure 67. Digitrip 520/520M/520MC standard and narrow (except 100 kA) frames (6D32315SH01)
1. Four-wire crimp connection. 8. This lead supplied on G62 style high instantaneous trip module only.
2. Three-wire crimp if high inst trip module is supplied. 9. Motor operator switch shown with breaker closing spring discharged.
3. Socket used with Digitrip 520M ground alarm power supply module will “hang unconnected” if 10. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and is wired the same as the
Digitrip 220 or 520 is supplied. phase sensors and is located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5, are
4. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with spring not charged and with trip unit not wired out.
in “non-tripped” state (OTS switches). 11. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third aux switch
5. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous diuty type,
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for secondary wiring is identical.
subsequent operation. 12. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
An optional latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the spring release. The (B-28, B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not
(closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready to close recommended. See Note 5 for spring release latch check switch.
(charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before the 13. These contacts are provided for Digitrip 520MC as standard or 520M as optional accessory.

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spring release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse The contacts are assigned for ground alarm on ground trip function for LSIG trip style; however,
will occur when the mechanism is charged and reset (LCS open). Voltage must be removed for an LSI style trip unit, the contacts are assigned as a high load alarm.
and reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. 14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip
6. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or actuator) to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red
non-zone interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. button depression. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset, and if so configured,
7. On three-pole breakers only. Having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 occupies the make-com secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and
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Figure 68. Digitrip 520/520M narrow 100 kA frame (6D32315SH02)
Notes:
1. 8.
2. 9. Motor operator switch shown with closing spring discharged.
3. 10. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and is wired the same as the
4. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with spring not charged and with trip unit phase sensor and are located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not
in “non-tripped” state (OTS switches). wired out.
5. The spring release accessory consists of an SR coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides a 11. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third aux switch
20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for subsequent not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type,
operation. An optional latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the spring release. secondary wiring is identical.
The (closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready to close 12. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
(charged and reset). This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before the spring (B-28, B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not
release pulse is initiated. If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse will occur recommended. See Note 5 for spring release latch check switch.
when the mechanism is charged and reset (LCS open). Voltage must be removed and reapplied to 13. These contacts are provided for Digitrip 520M as optional accessory. The contacts are assigned
the spring release for subsequent operation. for ground alarm on ground trip function for LSIG trip style; however, for the LSI style trip unit,
6. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or non-zone the contacts are assigned as a high load alarm.
interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. 14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip
7. On three-pole breakers only. Having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 actuator) to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red
will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and button depression. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset, and if so configured,
B-5 will be reassigned for source ground sensor inputs. occupies the make-com secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
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Figure 69. MDSL Digitrip 520/520M with blown fuse trip (6D32373SH01)
Notes:
1. Four-wire crimp connection. 7. On three-pole breakers only, having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7
2. Three-wire crimp if high instantaneous trip module is supplied. will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and
3. B-5 will be reassigned for source ground sensor inputs.
4. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with spring not charged and with trip unit in 8. For non-auto, omit Digitrip unit and related components and wiring from assembly.
“non-tripped” state (OTS switches). 9. Motor operator switch shown with breaker closing spring discharged.
5. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides 10. For residual ground fault sensing, the neutral sensor must match the phase current sensor and
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for rating plug value.
subsequent operation. An optional latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the 11. Second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third auxiliary switch
spring release. The (closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is not available with second shunt trip.
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state before the spring release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, (B-28, B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.
the closing pulse will occur when the mechanism is charged and open (LCS open). Voltage must See Note 5 for spring release latch check switch.
be removed and reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. 13. These contacts are provided for Digitrip 520M as an optional accessory. The contacts are assigned
6. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or non-zone for ground alarm on ground trip function for LSIG trip style. However, for an LSI style trip unit, the
interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. contacts are assigned as a high load alarm.
14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip actuator)
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Figure 70. Digitrip 520MC/ARMS standard and narrow (except 100 kA) frames (6D32315SH03)
Notes:
1. Four-wire crimp connection. 8. This lead supplied on G62 style high instantaneous trip module only.
2. Three-wire crimp if high inst trip module is supplied. 9. Motor operator switch shown with closing spring discharged.
3. Socket used with Digitrip 520M ground alarm power supply module will “hang unconnected” 10. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and is wired the same as the
if Digitrip 220 or 520 is supplied. phase sensor and are located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not
4. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with spring not charged and with trip unit wired out.
in “non-tripped” state (OTS switches). 11. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third aux switch
5. The spring release accessory consists of an SR coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides a not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type,
20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for subsequent secondary wiring is identical.
operation. An optional latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the spring release. 12. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
The (closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready to close (B-28, B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not
(charged and reset). This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before the spring recommended. See Note 5 for spring release latch check switch.
release pulse is initiated. If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse will occur 13. These contacts are provided for Digitrip 520MC as standard or 520M as optional accessory.
when the mechanism is charged and reset (LCS open). Voltage must be removed and reapplied to The contacts are assigned for ground alarm on ground trip function for LSIG trip style;
the spring release for subsequent operation. however, for the LSI style trip unit, the contacts are assigned as a high load alarm.
6. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or non-zone 14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip
interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. actuator) to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red
7. On three-pole breakers only. Having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 button depression. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset, and if so configured,
will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and occupies the make-com secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
B-5 will be reassigned for source ground sensor inputs. 15. Connecting A-12 to B-7 via a remote maintenance mode switch (gold contacts) will also
activate relay contact A-9.
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Figure 71. Digitrip 520MC/ARMS narrow 100 kA frame (6D32315SH04)
Notes:
1. Four-wire crimp connection. 8.
2. 9. Motor operator switch shown with closing spring discharged.
3. Socket used with Digitrip 520M ground alarm power supply module will “hang unconnected” 10. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and is wired the same as the
if Digitrip 220 or 520 is supplied. phase sensors and is located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not
4. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with spring not charged and with trip unit wired out.
in “non-tripped” state (OTS switches). 11. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third aux switch
5. The spring release accessory consists of an SR coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides a not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type,
20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for subsequent secondary wiring is identical.
operation. An optional latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the spring release. 12. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
The (closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready to close (B-28, B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not
(charged and reset). This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before the spring recommended. See Note 5 for spring release latch check switch.
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when the mechanism is charged and reset (LCS open). Voltage must be removed and reapplied to The contacts are assigned for ground alarm on ground trip function for LSIG trip style;
the spring release for subsequent operation. however, for the LSI style trip unit, the contacts are assigned as a high load alarm.
6. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or non-zone 14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip
interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. actuator) to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red
7. On three-pole breakers only. Having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 button depression. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset, and if so configured,
will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and occupies the make-com secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
B-5 will be reassigned for source ground sensor inputs. 15. Connecting A-12 to B-7 via a remote maintenance mode switch (gold contacts) will also
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Figure 72. MDSL Digitrip 520MC/ARMS with blown fuse trip (6D32373SH02)
Notes:
1. Four-wire crimp connection. 7. On three-pole breakers only, having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7
2. will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and
3. B-5 will be reassigned for source ground sensor inputs.
4. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with spring not charged and with trip unit in 8. For non-auto, omit Digitrip unit and related components and wiring from assembly.
“non-tripped” state (OTS switches). 9. Motor operator switch shown with breaker closing spring discharged.
5. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides 10. For residual ground fault sensing, the neutral sensor must match the phase current sensor and
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for rating plug value.
subsequent operation. An optional latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the spring 11. Second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third auxiliary switch
release. The (closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready to close not available with second shunt trip
(charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before the spring 12. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch (B-28,
release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse will occur B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.
when the mechanism is charged and open (LCS open). Voltage must be removed and reapplied to the See Note 5 for spring release latch check switch.
spring release for subsequent operation. 13. These contacts are assigned for ground alarm on ground trip function for LSIG trip style. However,
6. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or non-zone for an LSI trip style trip unit, the contacts are assigned as a high load alarm. The A-9 contact will make
interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. when Digitrip is in maintenance mode.
14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip actuator)
to trip the circuit breaker. The OTS requires a manual local reset via red button depression.
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Notes:
1. Four-wire crimp connection. 8. This lead supplied on G62 style high instantaneous trip module only.
2. Three-wire crimp if high instantaneous trip module is supplied. 9. Motor operator switch shown with breaker closing spring discharged.
3. Socket used with Digitrip 520M ground alarm power supply module will “hang unconnected” 10. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and wired the same as the phase
if Digitrip 220 or 520 is supplied. sensors and is located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not wired out.
4. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with spring not charged and with trip unit 11. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third auxiliary switch
in “non-tripped” state (OTS switches). not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type. Secondary
5. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides wiring is identical.
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for 12. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
subsequent operation. An optional SR- latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the (B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.
spring release. The (closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready See Note 5 for spring release latch check switch.
to close (charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before 13. These contacts are provided for Digitrip 520MC as standard or 520M as optional accessory.

Figure 73. Digitrip 520/520M/520MC double-narrow double-standard frame, ABCABC configuration (6D32320SH01)
the spring release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse The contacts are assigned for ground alarm on ground trip functions for LSIG trip style. However,

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will occur when the mechanism is charged and open (LCS open). Voltage must be removed and for an LSI style trip unit, the contacts are assigned as a high load alarm.
reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. 14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip actuator)
6. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or non-zone to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red button depression.
interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset. And if so configured, occupies the Make-Com
7. On three-pole breakers only, having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and
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Notes:
1. Four-wire crimp connection. 8. This lead supplied on G62 style high instantaneous trip module only.
2. Three-wire crimp if high instantaneous trip module is supplied. 9. Motor operator switch shown with breaker closing spring discharged.
3. Socket used with Digitrip 520M ground alarm power supply module will “hang unconnected” 10. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and wired the same as the phase
if Digitrip 220 or 520 is supplied. sensors and is located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not wired out.
4. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with spring not charged and with trip unit 11. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third auxiliary switch
in “non-tripped” state (OTS switches). not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type. Secondary
5. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides wiring is identical.
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for 12. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
subsequent operation. An optional SR- latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the (B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.
spring release. The (closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready See Note 5 for spring release latch check switch.

Figure 74. Digitrip 520/520M/520MC double-narrow double-standard frame, AABBCC configuration (6D32320SH02)
to close (charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before 13. These contacts are provided for Digitrip 520MC as standard or 520M as optional accessory.
the spring release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse The contacts are assigned for ground alarm on ground trip functions for LSIG trip style. However,
will occur when the mechanism is charged and open (LCS open). Voltage must be removed and for an LSI style trip unit, the contacts are assigned as a high load alarm.
reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. 14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip actuator)
6. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or non-zone to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red button depression.
interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset. And if so configured, occupies the Make-Com
7. On three-pole breakers only, having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and
B-5 will be reassigned for source ground sensor inputs.
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Notes:
1. Four-wire crimp connection. 8. This lead supplied on G62 style high instantaneous trip module only.
2. Three-wire crimp if high instantaneous trip module is supplied. 9. Motor operator switch shown with breaker closing spring discharged.
3. Socket used with Digitrip 520M ground alarm power supply module will “hang unconnected” 10. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and wired the same as the phase
if Digitrip 220 or 520 is supplied. sensors and is located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not wired out.
4. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with spring not charged and with trip unit 11. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third auxiliary switch
in “non-tripped” state (OTS switches). not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type. Secondary
5. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides wiring is identical.
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for 12. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch

Figure 75. Digitrip 520MC/ARMS double-narrow double-standard frame, ABCABC configuration (6D32320SH03)
subsequent operation. An optional SR- latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the (B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.
spring release. The (closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready See Note 5 for spring release latch check switch.
to close (charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before 13. These contacts are provided for Digitrip 520MC as standard. The contacts are assigned for ground
the spring release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse alarm on ground trip functions for LSIG trip style. However, for an LSI style trip unit, the contacts

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will occur when the mechanism is charged and open (LCS open). Voltage must be removed and are assigned as a high load alarm.
reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. 14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip actuator)
6. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or non-zone to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red button depression.
interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset. And if so configured, occupies the Make-Com
7. On three-pole breakers only, having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and 15. Connecting A-12 to B-7 via a remote maintenance mode switch (gold contacts) will also activate
B-5 will be reassigned for source ground sensor inputs. relay contact A-9.

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Notes:
1. Four-wire crimp connection. 8. This lead supplied on G62 style high instantaneous trip module only.
2. Three-wire crimp if high instantaneous trip module is supplied. 9. Motor operator switch shown with breaker closing spring discharged.
3. Socket used with Digitrip 520M ground alarm power supply module will “hang unconnected” 10. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and wired the same as the phase
if Digitrip 220 or 520 is supplied. sensors and is located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not wired out.
4. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with spring not charged and with trip unit 11. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third auxiliary switch
in “non-tripped” state (OTS switches). not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type. Secondary
5. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides wiring is identical.
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for 12. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
subsequent operation. An optional SR- latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the (B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.

Figure 76. Digitrip 520MC/ARMS double-narrow double-standard frame, AABBCC configuration (6D32320SH04)
spring release. The (closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready See Note 5 for spring release latch check switch.
to close (charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before 13. These contacts are provided for Digitrip 520MC as standard. The contacts are assigned for ground
the spring release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse alarm on ground trip functions for LSIG trip style. However, for an LSI style trip unit, the contacts
will occur when the mechanism is charged and open (LCS open). Voltage must be removed and are assigned as a high load alarm.
reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. 14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip actuator)
6. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or non-zone to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red button depression.
interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset. And if so configured, occupies the Make-Com
7. On three-pole breakers only, having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and 15. Connecting A-12 to B-7 via a remote maintenance mode switch (gold contacts) will also activate
B-5 will be reassigned for source ground sensor inputs. relay contact A-9.
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Figure 77. Digitrip 1150/ARMS standard and narrow (except 100 kA) frames (6D32314SH02)
Notes:
1. Three-wire crimp if high inst trip module is supplied. 8. Normally open contact programmed as relay C, via Digitrip front panel (latching contact).
2. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with trip unit in “non-tripped” state 9. This lead supplied on C02 style high instantaneous trip module only.
(OTS switches) and spring not charged. 10. Motor operator switch shown with closing spring discharged.
3. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides 11. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and is wired the same as the
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for phase sensor and are located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not
subsequent operation. wired out.
An optional SR-latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the spring release. The 12. Four point socket used here.
(closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready to close 13. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third aux switch
(charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before the not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type,
spring release pulse in initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse secondary wiring is identical.
will occur when the mechanism is charged and reset (LCS open). Voltage must be removed 14. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
and reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. (B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.

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4. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or See Note 3 for spring release latch check switch.
non-zone interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. 15. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip
5. On three-pole breakers only. Having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 actuator) to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red
will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and button depression. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset, and if so configured,
B-5 will be reassigned for source ground sensor inputs. occupies the make-com secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
6. Normally open contact programmed as relay A, via Digitrip front panel (alarm contact). This can also 16. For circuit breakers built after July 2006 and Digitrip 1150 units of Firmware rev 20 decimals
be assigned to indicate maintenance mode feature is in use. or greater, the maintenance mode feature (ARMS) is supplied. The reverse power deselection
7. Normally closed contact programmed as relay B, via Digitrip front panel (block close contact) is front panel programmable only.

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Figure 78. Digitrip 1150/ARMS narrow 100 kA frame (6D32314SH04)
Notes:
1. 8. Normally open contact programmed as relay C, via Digitrip front panel (latching contact).
2. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with trip unit in “non-tripped” state 9.
(OTS switches) and spring not charged. 10. Motor operator switch shown with closing spring discharged.
3. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides 11. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and is wired the same as the
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then be reapplied for phase sensor and are located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not
subsequent operation. wired out.
An optional SR-latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the spring release. The 12. Four point socket used here.
(closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready to close 13. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third aux switch
(charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before the not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type,
spring release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse secondary wiring is identical.
will occur when the mechanism is charged and reset (LCS open). Voltage must be removed 14. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
and reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. (B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.
4. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or See Note 3 for spring release latch check switch.
non-zone interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. 15. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip
5. On three-pole breakers only. Having ground fault functionality, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 actuator) to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red
will enable source ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and button depression. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset, and if so configured,
B-5 will be reassigned for source ground sensor inputs. occupies the make-com secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
6. Normally open contact programmed as relay A, via Digitrip front panel (alarm contact). This can also 16. For circuit breakers built after July 2006 and Digitrip 1150 units of Firmware rev 20 decimals
be assigned to indicate maintenance mode feature is in use. or greater, the maintenance mode feature (ARMS) is supplied. The reverse power deselection
7. Normally closed contact programmed as relay B, via Digitrip front panel (block close contact). is front panel programmable only.
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Figure 79. MDSL Digitrip 1150/ARMS with blown fuse trip (6D32374SH02)
Notes:
1. Three-wire crimp if high instantaneous trip module is supplied. 7. Normally closed contact programmed as Relay B via Digitrip front panel (block close contact).
2. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with trip unit in “non-tripped” state 8. Normally open contact programmed as Relay C via Digitrip front panel (latching contact).
(OTS switches) and spring not charged. 9.
3. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides 10. Motor operator switch shown with closing spring discharged.
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for 11. On four-pole breakers, the neutral current sensor is the same style and wired the same as the phase
subsequent operation. An optional SR- latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the sensors and is located within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not wired out.
spring release. The (closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready 12. Four point socket used here.
to close (charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before 13. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third auxiliary switch
the spring release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse not available with second shunt trip.
will occur when the mechanism is charged and open (LCS open). Voltage must be removed and 14. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. (B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.

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4. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or non-zone See Note 3 for spring release latch check switch.
interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. 15. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip actuator)
5. A breaker employing the ground fault function, a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 will enable source to trip the circuit breaker. The OTS requires a manual local reset via red button depression.
ground fault sensing and disable residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and B-5 will be reassigned 16. For circuit breakers built after July 2006 and Digitrip 1150 units of firmware rev 20 decimal or greater,
for source ground sensor inputs. the maintenance mode feature (ARMS) is supplied. The reverse power deselection is front panel
6. Normally open contact programmed as Relay A via Digitrip front panel (alarm contact). programmable only.

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Notes:
1. On three-pole breakers only (not eight physical poles), having ground fault functionality, 8. Normally open contact programmed as relay C, via Digitrip front panel (latching contact).
a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 will enable source ground fault sensing and disable 9. On four-pole breakers (actually eight physical poles), the neutral current sensors are located
residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and B-5 will be reassigned for source ground within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not wired out.
sensor inputs. 10. Motor operator switch shown with closing spring discharged.
2. All contacts shown with breaker in open position and with trip unit in “non-tripped” 11. Four point socket used here.
state (OTS swtiches) and spring not charged. 12. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third aux switch
3. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type,
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for secondary wiring is identical.

Figure 80. Digitrip 1150/ARMS double-narrow double-standard frame, ABCABC configuration (6D32319SH03)
subsequent operation. 13. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
An optional SR-latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the spring release. The (B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.
(closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready to close See Note 3 for spring release latch check switch.
(charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before the 14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip
spring release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse actuator) to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red
will occur when the mechanism is charged and reset (LCS open). Voltage must be removed button depression. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset, and if so configured,
and reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. occupies the make-com secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
4. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or 15. For circuit breakers built after July 2006 and Digitrip 1150 units of Firmware rev 20 decimal
non-zone interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. or greater, the maintenance mode feature (ARMS) is supplied. The reverse power deselection
5. Three-wire crimp if high instantaneous trip module is supplied. is front panel programmable only.
6. Normally open contact programmed as relay A, via Digitrip front panel (alarm contact). This can
also be assigned to indicate maintenance mode feature is in use.
7. Normally closed contact programmed as relay B, via Digitrip front panel (block close contact).
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Notes:
1. On three-pole breakers only (not eight physical poles), having ground fault functionality, 8. Normally open contact programmed as relay C, via Digitrip front panel (latching contact).
a jumper installed from B-6 to B-7 will enable source ground fault sensing and disable 9. On four-pole breakers (actually eight physical poles), the neutral current sensors are located
residual ground fault sensing. Inputs B-4 and B-5 will be reassigned for source ground within the breaker frame. The secondary contacts B-4, B-5 are not wired out.
sensor inputs. 10. Motor operator switch shown with closing spring discharged.
2. All aux switch contacts shown with breaker in open position and with trip unit in “non-tripped” 11. Four point socket used here.
state (OTS swtiches). 12. A second shunt trip may be installed (using A-7, A-8 contacts) in place of UVR. Third aux switch
3. The spring release accessory consists of an “SR” coil and a PC board. The printed circuit provides not available with second shunt trip. Shunt trip may be standard or continuous duty type,
a 0.20 second pulse for the closing operation. Voltage must be removed and then reapplied for secondary wiring is identical.

Figure 81. Digitrip 1150/ARMS double-narrow double-standard frame, AABBCC configuration (6D32319SH04)
subsequent operation. 13. Only one latch check switch may be installed. Use of customer-accessible latch check switch
An optional SR-latch check switch (LCS) accessory may be connected to the spring release. The (B-29, B-30) in series with spring release defeats anti-pump function and is not recommended.
(closed) LCS delays the spring release pulse until the breaker mechanism is ready to close See Note 3 for spring release latch check switch.
(charged and reset). (This will ensure that the latch will always be in the proper state before the 14. The OTS (overcurrent trip switches) will operate directly from the Digitrip, driving the TA (trip
spring release pulse is initiated.) If voltage is maintained to the spring release, the closing pulse actuator) to trip the circuit breaker. The standard OTS requires a manual local reset via red

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will occur when the mechanism is charged and reset (LCS open). Voltage must be removed button depression. The auto reset OTS does not require manual reset, and if so configured,
and reapplied to the spring release for subsequent operation. occupies the make-com secondary terminals A-4 and A-5.
4. To provide selected time delays for short time and/or ground time functions for testing or 15. For circuit breakers built after July 2006 and Digitrip 1150 units of Firmware rev 20 decimal
non-zone interlocking applications, a jumper from B-8 to B-9 is required. or greater, the maintenance mode feature (ARMS) is supplied. The reverse power deselection
5. Three-wire crimp if high instantaneous trip module is supplied. is front panel programmable only.
6. Normally open contact programmed as relay A, via Digitrip front panel (alarm contact). This can
also be assigned to indicate maintenance mode feature is in use.
7. Normally closed contact programmed as relay B, via Digitrip front panel (block close contact).

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Section 5: Drawout circuit breaker
and cassette
General
Section 3 discussed topics and features common to all Magnum
circuit breakers, no matter what the mounting configuration or type
(drawout or fixed, MDS, MDSX, or MDSL). In this section, features
unique to the drawout type circuit breaker and drawout cassette,
not covered elsewhere, are discussed. Section 6 covers features
unique to MDS and MDSX fixed type circuit breakers only.
Drawings and dimensions associated with all circuit breakers,
drawout cassettes, and any appropriate primary bus connections
can be found in a separate document entitled Engineering Data
TD01301004E. The installation and the levering of a drawout circuit
breaker were discussed in Section 2. If necessary, review that
information, because it will not be repeated here.

Drawout cassette
A drawout circuit breaker is used in combination with a fixed
drawout cassette (Figure 82 and Figure 84); the drawout
circuit breaker is equipped with automatic primary disconnects
(Figure 83). The cassette provides all of the necessary interfaces
to the drawout circuit breaker, including automatic primary and Figure 82. MDS/MDSX drawout circuit breaker in cassette
secondary connections. For the MDS narrow frame circuit breaker,
a single cassette style using horizontal stabs and horizontal
customer busbar terminals is available (Figure 85). For the MDS and
MDSX standard and double-wide circuit breakers, three cassette
styles, all with vertical stabs, are available: basic, standard, and
universal. The standard cassette supplies vertical stab/terminals only
(Figure 86). The basic cassette omits the copper stab/terminals so
that these pieces can be integrated with vertical busbars provided by
the switchgear builder (Figure 87). The universal cassette provides
a set of flat pad terminals on the rear of the cassette that can be
adapted to vertical, horizontal, or front connection (Figure 88). The
MDSL circuit breaker with integral current limiters is 6.00 inches
deeper than the MDS or MDSX circuit breaker, and uses a cassette
similar to the MDS and MDSX standard type cassette, except
6.00 inches deeper (Figure 89 and Figure 90). Mounting locations
for cell (TOC) switches, safety shutters, mechanical interlocks, and
key interlocks are provided on the cassette.

Figure 83. MDS/MDSX drawout circuit breaker with automatic

primary disconnects

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d
e

b f

g
a

a Extension rails
b Extension rail cutout
c Secondary plug-in connectors
d Secondary terminal blocks
e Arc hood
f Optional cell (TOC) switch mounting
g Optional key interlock mounting location
h Grounding bar

Figure 84. Typical drawout cassette features

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MDS arc hood

Figure 85. Typical MDS narrow frame cassette Figure 87. Typical MDS/MDSX basic cassette (without stabs)
(horizontal terminals) (shown with MDS type arc hood)

MDS arc hood MDS arc hood

Figure 86. Typical MDS/MDSX standard cassette

(vertical terminals) (shown with MDS type arc hood)

Figure 88. Typical MDS/MDSX universal cassette, four-pole

(flat terminal pads) (shown with MDS type arc hood)

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d
c

b e

f
Figure 89. Typical MDSL standard cassette (front view) g
a

a Extension rails
b Secondary plug-in connectors
c Secondary terminal blocks
d Arc hood
e Optional cell (TOC) switch mounting
f Optional key interlock mounting location
g Grounding bar
h Fixed primary connections

Figure 91. Typical MDSX type drawout cassette

Drawout circuit breaker dimensions

The Magnum drawout circuit breaker connects to the fixed primary
stabs of the drawout cassette through the primary finger clusters
attached to the rear of the circuit breaker. Three different frame
sizes cover all Magnum circuit breakers from an overall dimensional
standpoint. Circuit breaker drawings can be found in Engineering
Data TD01301004E.
Figure 90. Typical MDSL standard cassette (rear view)
Drawout cassette dimensions
Cassette drawings provide all the dimensional information required
for all mounting configurations, and can also be found in Engineering
Data TD01301004E. Review carefully for a specific installation.

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Section 6: Fixed circuit breaker Section 7: Importance of maintenance
General General
Section 3 discussed topics and features common to all Magnum Magnum circuit breakers are manufactured under a high degree
circuit breakers, no matter what the mounting configuration or type. of quality control, with the best available materials, and with a high
In this section, features unique to the fixed configuration (MDS/ degree of tooling for accuracy and part interchangeability. Design
MDSX only) not covered elsewhere are covered. Drawings and tests and actual experience show them to have durability well
dimensions associated with all fixed circuit breakers and any beyond minimum standards requirements. However, because of
appropriate primary bus connections can be found in a separate the variability of application conditions and the great dependence
document entitled Engineering Data TD01301004E. The installation placed upon these circuit breakers for protection and the assurance
of a fixed circuit breaker was discussed in Section 2. If necessary, of service continuity, Eaton recommends that inspection and
review that information, because it will not be repeated here. maintenance activities take place on a regularly scheduled basis.
This section explains what Magnum components need to be
m WARNING maintained, when they should be inspected, and step-by-step
procedures for completing required inspections and tests. The
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTALLATION OF THE FIXED-MOUNTED MDSX
following maintenance recommendations apply to all families of
ARC HOOD ASSEMBLY COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, BODILY
Magnum breakers (DS, SB, IEC, DC) and all compatible Digitrip
INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
trip units.
The MDSX fixed-mounted breaker is shipped with a factory-installed Eaton’s history of producing high-quality electrical components has
arc hood assembly. This assembly is required to be installed on the made Eaton a leader in the industry and a contributing member
top of the breaker prior to the unit being placed in service. of many governing standards agencies. The basis for the information
provided in this guide comes from the National Electrical Manufacturers
Fixed circuit breaker dimensions Association (NEMA) standard, NEMA AB4, and the National Fire
The standard fixed circuit breaker is supplied with horizontally Protection Association (NFPA) standard, NFPA 70B. If further assistance
mounted primary connections (Figure 92). Optional vertical primary or information is required, please contact Eaton Electrical Services and
adapters are available for different bus configurations. Refer to Systems at 1-877-386-2273 (1-877-ETN-CARE).
Engineering Data TD01301004E for fixed circuit breaker dimensions,
It is recommended that maintenance record sheets be completed
vertical adapter dimensions, and vertical adapter assembly details.
each time maintenance is performed on the circuit breaker. Careful
and accurate documentation of all maintenance activities provides a
valuable historical reference on equipment over time. Examples are
provided on page 66 and page 67.

This document cannot, and is not intended to, ensure proper

electrical performance of a Magnum breaker that has been modified
in any way that is not authorized by Eaton.
Optional
Horizontal vertical
adapter
Safety precautions
connection

m WARNING
FAILURE TO INSPECT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERS CAN
REDUCE EQUIPMENT LIFE OR CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT NOT TO OPERATE
PROPERLY UNDER FAULT CONDITIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, BODILY HARM, OR EVEN DEATH.

Only workers with electrical training and familiarity with power circuit
breakers and their associated hazards should perform work on a
Magnum circuit breaker. Workers should also become familiar with
the specifics associated with Magnum circuit breakers as presented
in this maintenance section. Be sure to follow all safety guidelines
and wear proper personal protective equipment when performing
maintenance on a circuit breaker.
Figure 92. Fixed MDS/MDSX circuit breaker with available
vertical adapter Unless otherwise specified in this guide, inspection, preventative
maintenance, and testing must always be performed on equipment
that is in an electrically-safe working condition (as defined in Article
120 of NFPA 70E-2015) and at a distance beyond the arc flash
boundary of energized electrical conductors. Verify that there is
no voltage present on incoming terminals (or on control power
terminals, if present) and between these terminals and ground to
positively ascertain that the equipment is totally in an electrically
safe working condition. The disconnecting or isolating means on the
line side of the isolation devices being checked or tested should
be in the open state to assure that the equipment will remain in
an electrically safe working condition during these procedures by
exercising approved Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures. Refer to the
Hazardous Energy Control procedures as described in OSHA and
NFPA 70C-2015, Article 120.2 (D) for clarification.

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Low voltage AC power circuit breakers should be installed, Manual operation functional test
operated, and maintained by qualified personnel as defined by
OSHA 29CFR1910 subpart 5 . Procedure

General cleaning recommendations 1. Charge the breaker mechanism springs either using the charging
handle or the motor operator .
Circuit breaker cleaning activities should be part of an overall activity
that includes the assembly in which the circuit breaker is installed . 2. Press the ON pushbutton to close the breaker manually and
Loose dust and dirt can be removed from external surfaces using verify closing by noting the state of the indicating flag
an industrial quality vacuum cleaner and/or lint-free cloth . Unless (Figure 93) .
otherwise indicated, never use high-pressure air because dirt or 3. Charge the breaker mechanism springs either using the charging
foreign products can be driven into areas such as the breaker handle or the motor operator . If using the motor operator,
mechanism, where additional friction sources could create problems . disconnect power to it to prevent automatic recharging .
Never use a wire brush to clean any part of the circuit breaker . 4. Press the OFF pushbutton to manually open the breaker .
Functional tests 5. Press the ON pushbutton to manually close the breaker .
Is the breaker closed?
Eaton recommends that the following functional tests be performed
on Magnum circuit breakers as part of any maintenance procedure . 6. Press the OFF pushbutton to manually open the breaker .
These tests are meant to check the basic functionality of the breaker Is the breaker open?
components . The circuit breaker should be removed from service
and Eaton should be notified if the circuit breaker fails to perform Notee: Repeat this entire described test procedure three times .
any of these tests successfully . Please be prepared to provide the
estimated number of operations the circuit breaker has to date,
(or exact number, if equipped with an operations counter) as well
as the following nameplate information if possible .

Magnum nameplate information

1
2
3

Figure 93. CLOSED and OPEN indicators

5

a Low voltage power circuit breaker d Interrupting capacity rating

family name e Factory equipped accessories
b Breaker family designation f General order number, item,
c Breaker frame size in amperes and sequence

Before doing any work on drawout type circuit breakers, confirm that
the breaker is levered out to the TEST or DISCONNECT position . To
test the electrical operations of the circuit breaker accessories, the
breaker must be levered out to the TEST position . For breaker control
wiring information, refer to Figure 67 through Figure 81 . During the
levering process, be aware of any signs that would indicate that
the levering process is not working properly .
If working on a fixed circuit breaker, bus systems must be in an
electrically safe working condition for convenience and safety .
The circuit breaker should be switched to the OPEN state
and the mechanism springs discharged .
For functional testing of the trip unit, refer to the separate
detailed instruction book dedicated to the trip unit .

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Electrical operation functional test Trip unit overload functional test
Notee: Breaker accessory voltages can vary within the same breaker . Be sure to An overload simulation for trip unit testing can be achieved by using
review the accessory voltage rating before energizing as damage may occur . one of the following test methods:

1. Hand-Held Functional Test Kit: Catalog Ordering Number

This test procedure is based on the assumption that the breaker is
MTST230V (Figure 95) .
equipped with optional shunt trip (ST), undervoltage release (UVR),
and/or spring release (SR) accessories (Figure 94) . If one accessory 2. Digitrip 1150 models include an integral functional tester (see
is missing, substitute the manual button or manual charge handle to corresponding instruction manual for Digitrip 1150 trip units) .
replace the accessory’s function . If equipped with a motor operator,
the voltage is listed on the breaker nameplate .

Accessory viewing windows

Figure 94. Accessory viewing windows

Procedure

1. Charge the breaker mechanism springs using the motor operator,

then if equipped with a UVR, energize the UVR with the rated
voltage .
2. Close the breaker by applying rated voltage to the spring release
accessory and verify closing by noting the state of the indicating
flag .
3. Charge the breaker mechanism springs using the motor operator . Figure 95. Trip unit test kit
If using the motor operator, after charging, remove power to the
motor operator to prevent automatic recharging . Procedure
4. Open the breaker by applying rated voltage to the shunt trip
accessory . 1. Charge the breaker mechanism springs either using the charging
Notee: If UVR is not installed, proceed to step 7 . handle or the motor operator .
2. Close the breaker by applying rated voltage to the spring release
5. With UVR energized, close the breaker using the spring release accessory and verify closing by noting the state of the indicating
accessory . The breaker should now be closed . flag .
6. Open the breaker by removing power from the UVR . The breaker 3. Charge the breaker mechanism springs either by using the
should now be open . charging handle or the motor operator . If using the motor
7. Repeat this entire described test procedure three times . operator, disconnect power to it to prevent automatic recharging .
4. Check the state of the pop-out trip indicator (if so equipped) is
“out” and then reset it .
5. Press the ON pushbutton to manually close the breaker . If the
indicator is “out”, then reset it .
6. Use the Functional Test Kit to trip the breaker by setting its
SELECT TEST switch to INST, then pressing its PUSH TO TEST
button . Verify that the trip indicator pop-out button
(if so equipped) is “out” and then reset it by pressing the pop-out
button . The trip unit then needs to be reset by the Reset/Battery
Test pushbutton on the front of the trip unit .

Notee: Repeat this entire described test procedure three times . Digitrip 520
trip units require power to the trip units to be reset .

Notee: For instructions on proper use of the Hand-Held Functional Test Kit,
please see Eaton document IL5721B13H07 .

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Maintenance schedule
Normal operating conditions
When determining how often a Magnum breaker should be Table 16 serves as a baseline for developing a maintenance
inspected, the environmental and operating conditions must be schedule. Under these conditions, the recommended maintenance
taken into consideration. frequencies should be followed as written below.

Table 15.  Normal operating conditions Table 16.  Normal maintenance frequency
Normal operating conditions Test/inspection Frequency
Temperature Ambient temperature between 15 °C to 30 °C Arc chute inspection 1 year
(59 °F to 86 °F) Primary contact inspection 1 year or after a short circuit interruption
Percent load <80% of In (sensor rating) Internal mechanism inspection Every 250 operations or 3 years
Relative humidity 40–70% in a noncondensing environment Primary disconnect inspection Every time breaker is racked out
Corrosive atmosphere Clean, dry, noncorrosive atmosphere (drawout applications only)
Salt environment No salt mist Secondary connection inspection Every time breaker is racked out
Dust Protected by switchboard or switchgear assembly with Interlocks inspection Every 250 operations or 3 years
proper ventilation Trip unit testing (primary injection) 5 years
Vibration Continuous vibration <0.2 g Trip unit testing (secondary injection) 2–3 years

Adjusting maintenance frequency

Although Magnum breakers are designed and manufactured to
operate in a wide variety of applications and environments, there
are some conditions that may require inspection frequency to be
increased.

Table 17.  Increased frequency conditions

Factor Condition limits Recommended action
Operating conditions
High cycling Greater than one operation every 2 minutes Inspect every 1500 operations
Low cycling Less than one operation per year Double the normal inspection frequency
Repeated interruptions or overloads Three interruptions or 50 overloads (28 overloads for >2000 A breakers) Double the normal inspection frequency
Capacitive switching >135% of the capacitive bank load Double the normal inspection frequency
Environmental conditions
Temperature Ambient temperature is above or below 15 °C to 30 °C (59° F to 86° F) Double the normal inspection frequency
Temperature Breaker is placed in an area with a strong solar influence Double the normal inspection frequency
Dirt and contaminants Visible dirt or contaminants Remove contaminants from the breaker
and double the normal inspection frequency
Corrosive atmospheres Breaker is used in water or wastewater, pulp Double the normal inspection frequency
and paper, petrochemical, or other harsh industrial atmospheres
Altitude >2000 m (6562 ft) Use appropriate voltage and current correction factors.
See Table 18 for rating factors. Short circuit current is not affect-
ed as long as the voltage is rated in accordance with the table.
Humidity Breaker is placed in a condensing environment Double the normal inspection frequency and inspect for rust

Use this table for ratings factor.

Table 18.  Altitude rating factors

Altitude (meters) Voltage correction Current correction
2000 1.000 1.000
2100 0.989 0.998
2300 0.976 0.995
2450 0.963 0.993
2600 0.950 0.990
2750 0.933 0.987
2900 0.917 0.983
3050 0.900 0.980
3200 0.883 0.977
3350 0.867 0.973
3500 0.850 0.970
3650 0.833 0.967
3800 0.817 0.963
3950 0.800 0.960
5000 0.700 0.940

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Inspection procedures
Arc chute inspection

Table 19.  Pre-inspection conditions

Device Position of poles Mechanism Device position in cassette
Fixed Open Closed Charged Discharged — — — —
Drawout Open Closed Charged Discharged Connected Test Disconnected Removed

When a circuit breaker experiences a high level fault or during Arc chute Baffled cover
regularly scheduled maintenance periods, the circuit breaker’s removed
arc chutes and arc chambers should be inspected for any kind of
damage or dirt. Be especially alert for signs of significant erosion
of the V-shaped plated inside the arc chute.
Arc chutes fit inside the arc chambers and down over the primary
contacts. Each arc chute is held in place by either 1 (SB) or 4 (SBSE) Arc chamber
top inserted screws.

Procedure

1. Remove arc chute screws and all arc chutes from the
arc chamber.
2. Turn each arc chute upside down and visually inspect the inside.
3. Be sure to look for erosion and sooty discoloration on the splitter
plates and insulating jacket. If arc chutes show severe signs of
erosion or discoloration, replace with a new arc chute.
NNote: Because the arc chutes are removed, this is an ideal time to inspect
the primary contacts for wear (See Primary Contact Inspection
procedure on page 59)

4. When the inspections are complete, position each arc chute over
its respective set of primary contacts, and secure in place with
Figure 96. Top rear view of circuit breaker with one
the screw(s) removed earlier. Be sure to torque arc chute screws
arc chute removed
to 35 to 45 in-lb.

Alternating “V”
shaped
plates

Figure 97. Bottom view of arc chute

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Primary contact inspection

Table 20.  Pre-inspection conditions

Device Position of poles Mechanism Device position in cassette
Fixed Open Closed Charged Discharged — — — —
Drawout Open Closed Charged Discharged Connected Test Disconnected Removed

Procedure
NNote: Using the mating line of the housing halves as a reference guide will
assist in this visual inspection.

1. With the arc chutes removed, look directly down into the arc
chamber (Figure 98), and visually inspect each primary contact
structure for signs of wear and/or damage.
2. Use the contact wear indicator to inspect each contact. The
contact wear indicator is the relative position of the individual
contact fingers to a narrow, side-to-side ledge inside the arc
chamber. The ledge is actually part of the arc chamber. When
the circuit breaker is closed and the contacts are in good
condition, the narrow ledge is covered by the back end of each
of the contact fingers (Figure 99). If the back end of any of the
contacts are below the ledge, the contact assembly should be
replaced.
3. Once the inspection is complete, be sure to verify the arc chutes
are properly replaced as previously described in the Arc Chute
Inspection procedure.

m WARNING
ARC CHUTES MUST BE SECURED PROPERLY IN PLACE BEFORE A CIRCUIT Figure 98. Primary contacts with circuit breaker open
BREAKER IS INSTALLED IN A CIRCUIT BREAKER COMPARTMENT. FAILURE (not used for contact wear inspection)
TO DO THIS COULD RESULTS IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR
EVEN DEATH.

Arcing contact
(toe)
Integral
arc
runner

Stationary
main contact

Moving
main contact

Side view

Figure 99. Contact inspection area with circuit breaker open

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Side-to-side Side-to-side
ledge ledge

Contact wear Contact wear

inspection area inspection area
(ledge not visible (ledge NOW becoming visible
under contacts) under contacts)

Contact wear indicator— Contact wear indicator—

contacts closed and in good condition contacts closed and wear is indicated

Figure 100. Use of contact wear indicator with circuit breaker closed

Internal mechanism inspection

Table 21.  Pre-inspection conditions

Device Position of poles Mechanism Device position in cassette
Fixed Open Closed Charged Discharged — — — —
Drawout Open Closed Charged Discharged Connected Test Disconnected Removed

Procedure Table 23.  Greases used on Magnum

Grease type Description
1. Inspect the breaker for nicked wires, cracks in plastic parts,
Magnalube®-G
and loose screws. Screws or bolts should be tightened to levels
outlined in Table 22 .Loose screws inserted into plastic parts will Eaton standards #53701AI
require thread-locking compound (such as Loctite 242). Color Green
All nicked wiring should be replaced or repaired in accordance Manufactured by Saunders Enterprises inc.
with accepted industry practices. 11-51 44th Road, Long Island City, New York 11101
Phone (718) 729-1000
2. Ensure that the torque values of the operating mechanism Fax (718) 729-2690
and motor mounting hardware are within the recommended www.magnalube.com
values in Table 18.
Molykote®
3. Inspect all sliding or rolling parts for cleanliness and adequate Eaton standards #53701QB
lubrication. Refer to Table 23 and Figure 101—Figure 106.
Color Black
Manufactured by Dow Corning Company
Table 22.  Magnum breaker torque list Midland, Michigan 48686-0994
Subassembly lb-in Nm (989) 636-1000
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Arc chute 35–45 3.95–5.08
Front cover 25–35 2.82–3.95
Rating plug Hand tight Hand tight
Rear housing 75–85 8.47–9.60
Motor operator 75–85 8.47–9.60
Current sensor cover screws 18–22 2.03–2.49
Fixed mount feet bolts 75–85 8.47–9.60
Primary disconnect 75–85 8.47–9.60

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Opening
spring
Trip latch pivot
tip and
radius All points
shaft
bearing
points

All pole
drive arms
Trip latch axle and and pivots
bushing (not visible but
directly behind this part).
Note: Bushing must be Main drive
loose in sidesheet pin and pivot

Figure 101. Magnum DS lubrication

Figure 104. Magnum DS lubrication

Backcatch to
pole shaft
both sides

Inside
backcatch
pivot

Figure 102. Magnum DS lubrication

Figure 105. Magnum DS lubrication

Swing arm
Swing arm path
pad

Lev-in door
interlock Lev-in door
indexer

Figure 103. Magnum DS lubrication (not applicable to MDE or

fixed-mount breakers)

Figure 106. Magnum DS lubrication

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Primary disconnect inspection

Table 24. Pre-inspection conditions

Device Position of poles Mechanism Device position in cassette
Fixed Open Closed Charged Discharged — — — —
Drawout Open Closed Charged Discharged Connected Test Disconnected Removed

Procedure
For Magnum breakers with vertically mounted primary disconnects: For all Magnum breakers primary disconnects:

1. With breaker removed from cell, verify that vertical adapter nuts 1. Remove the primary disconnect .
and bolts are torqued to 37–43 lb-ft . 2. Inspect primary disconnect contact surfaces for indications of
plating wear, corrosion, or arcing and pitting . Replace primary
disconnect if there is evidence of any exposed copper .
3. Inspect finger springs for broken, cracked, or misalignment
with fingers .
Primary disconnect bolt
4. Remove loose contaminates .
5. Reinstall and tighten the M6 screw (refer back to Table 22)
to retain the primary disconnect . Verify that the primary
disconnect is free to rotate about the screw, and return
Vertical adapter bolt
to the home position .
6. Be certain that the retaining screw is in the proper position and
does not deform the end plates on the primary disconnects .

Figure 107. Primary disconnects

Secondary disconnect inspection

Table 25. Pre-inspection conditions

Device Position of poles Mechanism Device position in cassette
Fixed Open Closed Charged Discharged — — — —
Drawout Open Closed Charged Discharged Connected Test Disconnected Removed

Procedure
Breaker:

1. Remove the breaker cover .

2. With breaker removed from cell, verify that the breaker
secondary disconnect pins are fully seated and locked into
position by lightly pulling on each wire individually .
Notee: Do not exceed 1 lb of force or damage to pin or housing may occur .

3. Ensure all pins are straight without bends, corrosion, or show

evidence of arcing .
4. Damaged pins are to be replaced . Refer to renewal parts catalog .
Figure 108. Breaker secondary
m WARNING
REMOVE ALL POWER TO THE CASSETTE SECONDARY PINS.

Cassette:

1. On the cassette side of the secondary disconnect, ensure

all sockets are fully seated and locked into position by lightly
pressing on each socket .
2. Visually inspect each socket for evidence of arcing, corrosion,
or foreign objects .
3. Damaged sockets are to be replaced .
4. Ensure that socket housings are free to move to allow
self-aligning with the breaker side secondary housing. Figure 109. Cassette secondary

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Interlocks inspection

Table 26.  Pre-inspection conditions

Device Position of poles Mechanism Device position in cassette
Fixed Open Closed Charged Discharged — — — —
Drawout Open Closed Charged Discharged Connected Test Disconnected Removed

m WARNING
REMOVE THE DRAWOUT CIRCUIT BREAKERS FROM THE CASSETTE FOR
THE FOLLOWING TESTS. FOR FIXED MOUNTED CIRCUIT BREAKERS, ALL
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER IS TO BE REMOVED.

Procedure
NNote: The circuit breaker will be required to be charged, closed, and opened
during this inspection procedure.

1. Remove the breaker cover.

Figure 110. Charged and opened
2. Verify that the breaker is in working order by charging the
breaker, close the breaker, recharge the breaker, and open
the breaker.
NNote: The breaker will need to be charged and opened for this inspection
procedure.

3. Verify that the circuit breaker will not close if any of the following
mechanical conditions exist:
a. If the breaker is equipped with an Undervoltage Release
that is NOT energized, and the breaker is charged and
opened, depress the ON (close) pushbutton. The breaker
should not close.
NNote: Remove the Undervoltage Release for the remainder of the interlock
testing if installed. Figure 111. Push to close

b. For drawout breakers, lift the levering-in screw access door.

With door open or not fully closed depress the ON (close)
button. The breaker should not close.
c. Rotate the levering-in screw and verify that the door does not
close in intermediate positions. The door should only close in
the full disconnect, test, and connect positions.
d. Return the drawout levering in screw to the disconnected
position.
e. Depress and hold the breakers OFF (open) pushbutton and
then depress the ON (close) pushbutton. The breaker should
not close.

4. If the breaker is equipped with an internal key lock, engage the

lock and remove the key. Depress the ON (close) button. The
breaker should not close. Reinsert the key and disengage the Figure 112. Levering-in door in position between disconnect
key lock. Close the breaker. Attempt to engage the key lock; the and test
key should not rotate fully and the breaker should remain in the
closed position. Open the breaker, but do not recharge. There are NO impediments to tripping/opening. The Magnum circuit
breaker will always be permitted to open on command of the following:
5. Depress and hold the ON (close) pushbutton while charging the
breaker. The breaker should not close when the breaker is fully • OFF (open) pushbutton is depressed
charged. Release and re-press the ON (close) button. The breaker • Shunt trip (electrical)
should close. Do not open the breaker until instructed to do so.
• External trip interlock (cassette)
• UVR being de-energized (electrical)
• Trip unit signal (overcurrent etc.)
• Rotating the interlock wire form
• For breakers used in multi-way interlocks with other breakers,
testing should be performed as described in the appropriate
instruction manual

NNote: Drawout breakers must be installed in their cassette. To verify proper

operation of multi-way interlocks, the breaker will be required to close and
open while installed in the switchgear.

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Troubleshooting

Table 27.  Spring charging

Problem Possible root cause Actions
Breaker won’t charge mechanically Charge handle broken Install replacement handle kit
Manual charge handle unable to be pulled Verify breaker is not charged. If problem persists, a possible
mechanism issue may be present, contact Eaton Electrical Services &
Systems
Manual charging handle not engaging Check to see if breaker is already charged
Possible worn parts will not allow manual charge to engage Install replacement handle kit
Manual charge handle engages, but cannot reach full charge Apply force to manual charging not to exceed 120 lb
Manual arm not consistently engaging Install replacement handle kit
Charging mechanism jamming Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems
Breaker won’t charge electrically Motor operator skips during charging cycle due to Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems
gear teeth being out of alignment
Improper motor operator mounting Tighten motor mounting hardware
Incorrect motor mounting Verify proper orientation of motor operator standoffs to mechanism,
verify motor operator mounting
Insufficient voltage/current to load or leads Verify supply to motor
Levering device door switch out of adjustment Adjust switch to pick mating surface on lev in door
Secondary breaker contacts not engaged Adjust switch lever and check secondary contact terminal condition
Loose terminal screws on cutoff switches Tighten all terminal screws
Motor continuously runs Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems

Table 28.  Contact closing

Problem Possible root cause Actions
Breaker will not to close Breaker is already closed with flag indication error Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems
An external interlock such as a key or cable Clear all external interlocks
Continuous shunt trip energized De-energize continuous duty shunt trip
Undervoltage release (UVR) de-energized Energize UVR
Mechanical obstructions Remove arc chutes and remove obstructions
Broken trip actuator (TA) resetter or reset spring Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems
Accessory connections not correct Verify and correct accessory connections
Trip indicator (also known as overcurrent trip switch) not reset Reset trip indicator
Other unidentified issues Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems
Breaker will not stay closed Lev in door slightly opened and acting upon interlock Ensure lev in door is complete closed
(opens immediately) Voltage present at the shunt trip terminals Verify and remove remote open signal
Off pushbutton not full returned Clear obstruction
Loose key interlock linkage assembly or interference Tighten mounting hardware or clear cable obstruction
with key interlock cable
Trip unit rating plug not fully installed or absent Ensure rating plug is present and properly installed
Breaker attempts to close on overload or fault currents Investigate and clear cause of fault
Neutral sensor polarity incorrect (ground fault) Reverse polarity
Shunt trip coil is burned causing armature to remain extended Replace shunt trip
Other unidentified issues Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems

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Table 29.  Contact opening
Problem Possible root cause Actions
Breaker will not open on expected Pinched or damaged wires Repair damage
trip unit settings Damaged trip actuator (TA) Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems
Broken TA tripper Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems
Trip unit settings not as desired Reset trip unit to proper settings
Trip unit not communicating correctly Check communication devices and wiring
Breaker will not open by way of Voltage at shunt trip too low Excessive voltage drop in control wiring
accessories Mis-wired open accessories Correct secondary wire connections
Accessory not fully seated Fully seat and lock accessory
Shunt trip cutoff switch not connected, present, Connect, install, or replace shunt trip cutoff switch
or damaged (instantaneous shunt trip only)
Accessory Deck broken or not locked down Replace or lock down accessory deck
Other unidentified causes Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems
Breaker will not open mechanically Obstruction behind off pushbutton Remove obstruction
Other unidentified causes Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems

Table 30.  Levering-in/-out (drawout applications only)

Problem Possible root cause Actions
Breaker will not rack in Breaker does not push to stops evenly Assure breaker is square against stops by pushing evenly on both
sides of the breaker
Cassette floor pan mounting bolts in wrong location or Remove bolt and replace with low profile
not low profile
Arc hood displaced and interfering with breaker movement Replace arc hood
Cassette secondary sliding bracket not free to move with breaker Remove wire obstruction or lubricate slide bushings and pin
Lev in device require re-lubrication Lubricate lev in device
Excessive drive screw torque causing stripping or bending of Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems
key components
Racking screw not in full retracted position before pushing breaker Rotate to full counterclockwise stop
into cell
Breaker will not rack out Other unidentified causes Contact Eaton Electrical Services & Systems

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MAGNUM AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER INSPECTION RECORD

Location _______________________________________ Date _________________________________
Position________________________________________ Serial No. ________________________________________
Switchgear Mfr. __________________________________ Cat # ___________________________________________

As Found Condition:

Cleanliness ___________ Arc Chute Wear _______________ Contact Wear _______________ Lubrication _______________

Broken or missing parts _______________ Wiring Condition _______________

Functional Checks - Manual Operation

Manual Charging __________ On Push Button _______________ OFF Push Button __________

Levering In Device _________ Counter advancing on Charge __________

OPEN/CLOSED Flag operation_______________ CHARGED/DISCHARGED Flag operation _______________

Functional Checks - Electrical (at reduced nominal if possible)

Motor operator @ 85% Voltage __________ Spring Release @ 85% __________ Undervoltage Release Dropout @ 35% < 60% __________

Power Relay Module @ 85% ____________ Shunt Trip @ 70% _____________ Undervoltage Release Pickup @ 85% _______________

Trip Indicator Electrical Reset @ 85% __________

Trip Unit Functional Check with Hand-Held Test Kit __________

Trip Unit Primary Injection Test (see MAGNUM AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP UNIT FIELD TEST FORM ) __________

Interlock Checks

Wire Form Interlock __________ Trip Free Interlock ____________ Levering In Door Interlock __________

Interlocking Trip Indicator __________ Key Interlock __________ Cable/Rod Interlock _______________

Remarks (Report action/repairs made):

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other repairs recommended:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Magnum air circuit breaker inspection record

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MAGNUM AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP UNIT FIELD TEST FORM
Reference Documents IL 70C1036 and 70C1037
Location _______________________________________________________________ Date_____________________________________________________________
Position _________________________________ Switchgear Mfr_______________________________________ Load Reading ___________________________________
Breaker GO# ______________________________ Item # ____________ Seq # __________
Breaker Data
Breaker Catalog Number. __________________________________________________ Trip Unit Cat Number________________________________________
Rating Plug/Sensor _______________ Amperes
Trip unit settings as found Long Delay Setting (LDS) _____ Long Delay Time (LDT) _____ Short Delay Setting (SDPU) _____
Short Delay Time (SDT) _____ Instantaneous (INST) _____
Ground Fault Settin (GFPU) _____ Ground Fault Time (GFT) _____
Long Delay Memory Jumper (LD Mem)(In/Out) _____

Trip unit test settings LDS - 0.5 LDT - 4 SDPU - 2.5 SDT - 0.5 INST - 2 GFPU - 0.4 GFT - 0.5
LD Mem - IN Zone Interlock Jumper (B8-B9) IN Source Ground Jumper (B6-B7) (if equipped with GF) IN
Maintenance Mode setting (if equpped) - R5 Maintenance Mode 0/1
Test Data

Date of Test Left Pole Center Pole Right Pole Time Range from
Observations
(A phase) (B phase) (C phase) Curve in seconds
Inspector's Initials
Long Delay Test A phase
Long Delay LED Fast
% of Rating Plug Amperes Trip 26-34
Blink during test
100% _____________
Long Delay Memory Test A phase (immediately following previous test)
Long Delay LED slow
% of Rating Plug Amperes Trip <10
Blink after test
100% _____________
Instantaneous Test B phase No trip
Long Delay LED Fast
% of Rating Plug Amperes No Trip
Blink during test
180% _____________
Instantaneous Test B phase Trip
Instantaneous LED
% of Rating Plug Amperes Trip <0 .06
slow blink after test
220% _____________
Short Delay Test C phase No trip
Long Delay LED Fast
% of Rating Plug Amperes No Trip
Blink during test
120% _____________
Short Delay test C phase Trip
Short Delay LED slow
% of Rating Plug Amperes Trip 0.4 to 0.555
blink after test
131% _____________
Maintenance Mode Test C phase (if equipped) No Trip Set Maintenance Mode to ON
% of Rating Plug Amperes Set Instantaneous to OFF Blue LED on No Trip < 0.4
150% _____________
Maintenance Mode Test C phase (if equipped) Trip Set Maintenance Mode to ON Blue LED on
% of Rating Plug Amperes Set Instantaneous to OFF Instantaneous LED Trip < 0.06
287% _____________ Slow blink after test
Ground Fault C phase or N if 4 Pole No Trip (if equipped) Remove jumper B5-B6
% of Rating Plug Amperes No Trip
36% _____________
Ground Fault C phase or N if 4 Pole Trip (if equipped) Remove jumper B5-B6
Ground Fault LED
% of Rating Plug Amperes Trip 0.4 to 0.555
slow blink after test
44% _____________

Reset all trip unit settings back to as found positions

Remarks (record unusual conditions, corrections, needed repairs, etc; use separate form to record annual breaker inspection details):

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Section 8: Renewal parts Disclaimer of warranties and
General limitation of liability
All renewal parts and/or spare parts recommendations for type The information, recommendations, descriptions, and safety
Magnum DS, Magnum DSX, and Magnum DSL circuit breakers notations in this document are based on Eaton experience and
are supplied in separate renewal parts documentation, not this judgment, and may not cover all contingencies. If further information
instruction manual. Refer to the most recent version of this is required, an Eaton sales office should be consulted.
documentation for specific assistance. Sale of the product shown in this literature is subject to the terms
When ordering parts, always specify, if known, the part name and and conditions outlined in appropriate Eaton selling policies or
style number. If the style number is not known, it would help to other contractual agreement between Eaton and the purchaser.
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breaker type, general order number and other information as shown EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
on the nameplate on the front cover of the circuit breaker (Figure 2 FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, OTHER
and Figure 22). THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY SET OUT IN ANY EXISTING
Some detailed parts shown in the figures in this manual may only CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. ANY SUCH CONTRACT
be available as a part of a sub-assembly. Certain parts may not be STATES THE ENTIRE OBLIGATION OF EATON. THE CONTENTS OF
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equipment, plant or power system, cost of capital, loss of power,
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against the purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the
use of the information, recommendations, and descriptions
contained herein.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change
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