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etc-12Q.

series
Retrofit Tripping System for MasterPact™ Circuit Breakers
Section I Installation Manual

Contents
Introduction …………………………. 2
Required Tools ……………………… 4
Pre-Installation ……………………… 4
Programmer Installation ……………. 4
Testing …..…………………………… 5

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CERTIFICATE AND DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The etc-12Q.series trip unit has been designed and qualified in
FOR CE MARKING accordance with IEC/EN 60947-2 edition 4.0 (2006) and with the
guidance of the LOVAG test instructions LTI IEC/EN 60947-2, ED
Company Contact Details 4.0, October 2009. This process broadly follows the same
ETC Technologies, LLC philosophy as ANSI/IEEE C37.59-2007, Requirements for
Conversion of Power Switchgear, with referenced standards
ETC Technologies declares that the etc-12Q.series is classified ANSI/IEEE C37.13-2008, C37.50-1989 (R2000) and IEEE
within the following EU directive: C37.20.1-2002 requirements used as applicable.

Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC The replacement trip element is intended to be installed on


MasterPact M/MP™ breakers that were designed by Schneider
and further conforms with the following EU Harmonized Electric ®. The etc-12Q.series has been Power Lab tested on
Standards: 800/1600/2000/3000 Amp frame sizes. The MasterPact™ breaker
element itself was tested by the OEM to both IEC, UL and
EN 61000-6 2:2005 ANSI/IEEE standards. Conversion with the etc-12Q.series
EN 61000-6-4: 2007 maintains all original primary and secondary contacts, operating
mechanism and interlocking systems. Since this conversion makes
Dated 22 February 2011 no changes to the legacy breaker element, the original certification
reports for this product are still in effect.

High current testing was conducted at the DNV-KEMA PowerTest


Laboratory in Chalfont, PA, USA; complying with EAWR (2007)
clause #83.
Note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
This device has been tested to with and conforms to the following
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can standards:
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful EN 61326-1: 2006
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment EN 55011: 2007
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which EN 6100-4-2: 2009
case the user will be required to correct the interference at their EN 6100-4-3: 2006 +A1: 2008
own expense. EN 6100-4-8: 1994

Instructions for etc-12 Q-series retrofit.


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Introduction:
The etc-12 Q-series retrofit system is Kit installation requires familiarity with
designed to replace obsolete solid state circuit breaker operation and maintenance,
tripping systems on OEM power circuit careful workmanship and compliance with
breakers. Upgrading with the etc-12 Q- all instructions.
series allows for the utilization of modern
The conversion requires removal of the
controls and safety features without
existing trip unit and its replacement with
significant downtime or expense.
the etc-12 Q-series. In this application, the
The Q-series is designed to provide basic original current sensors, flux trip actuator,
LSIG type protective functions. Advanced and breaker wiring is utilized. The
features such as Zone Interlocks must be installation can be completed in
special ordered and may not be plug-in approximately 15 minutes after which, the
compatible with systems supplied with breaker must be fully performance tested.
original equipment. The etc-12 Section II
Each kit is supplied with all of the
manual provides detailed instructions for
necessary materials to upgrade the circuit
setting up and testing these units.
breaker. In the special instance where a
These instructions are intended to serve as breaker is applied with ground fault
guidelines to individuals with circuit breaker protection on a 4-wire system, an additional
maintenance experience to install the etc- neutral sensor, copper details and
12 Q.series trip unit to replace Schneider / secondary disconnects may be required.
Merlin Gerin / Square D STR-28D™, The etc-12Q.series is compatible with
STR38S™ or STR-58U™ control units on residual “Type T” ground fault protection. If
the following MasterPact™ breakers: the application requires a direct-sense,
“Type W” scheme, the etc-12Q.sereis must
MP08 H1 MP08 H2 M08 H1 M08 H2 be specially configured at the factory.
MP12 H1 MP12 H2 M12 H1 M12 H2 Refer to the etc-12Q.sereis Section II
MP16 H1 MP16 H2 M16 H1 M16 H2 manual for more information.
MP20 H1 MP20 H2 M20 H1 M20 H2
MP25 H1 MP25 H2 M25 H1 M25 H2 Note that this retrofit kit is not intended to
MP30 H1 MP30 H2 M30 H1 M30 H2 increase the interrupting capacity of a
MP32H1 MP32H2 M32H1 M32 H2 breaker. The converted breaker must be
MP40 H1 MP40 H2 M40 H1 M40 H2 applied within its original short-circuit
MP50 H1 MP50 H2 M50 H1 M50 H2 ratings.
MP63 H1 MP63 H2 M63 H1 M63 H2
MP08 N1 M08 N1 M08 H2
MP12 N1 M12 N1 M12 H2
MP16 N1 M16 N1 M16 H2
MP20 N1 M20 N1 M20 H2
MP25 N1 M25 N1 M25 H2
MP30 N1 M30 N1 M30 H2
MP32N1 M32N1 M32H2
MP40 N1 M40 N1 M40 H2
MP50 N1 M50 N1 M50 H2
MP63 N1 M63 N1 M63 H2

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WARNING!!
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY, DISCONNECT THE BREAKER FROM
ALL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POWER SOURCES AND CONFIRM THAT THE
BREAKER IS OPEN AND THE CHARGING SPRINGS ARE DISCHARGED BEFORE
DOING ANY WORK.

REFER TO NFPA-70E FOR COMPREHENSIVE ELECTRICAL


SAFETY GUIDELINES.

IMPORTANT!!
RETROFITTED BREAKERS MUST BE PERFORMANCE TESTED BEFORE BEING
RETURNED TO SERVICE. PRIMARY INJECTION TESTING IS STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED. REFER TO THE TESTING SECTION IN THE SECTION II MANUAL
FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS.

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1.0 Required Tools: 3.0 Programmer Installation:

As each installation situation is unique, it is


advised that a complete set of tools are IMPORTANT!!
available. The below list details the absolute BEFORE PROCEEDING, VERIFY
minimum complement of tools required to THAT THE BREAKER IS OPEN AND
complete this task. CHARGING SPRINGS ARE
 Assorted screwdrivers DISCHARGED
 Crimping tools.
 Insulating tape.
3.1. Remove and retain the screws identified
 Permanent marker or wire labels.
as A in figure 1. Remove the green Arc
chamber and terminal cover from the
Reference Material:
breaker.
 Manufacturers Circuit Breaker
Maintenance Manual
 etc-12Q.series Section II Manual
 
2.0 Pre-Installation:

2.1. Verify that the proper kit was supplied
and thoroughly inspect it for damage or
missing components.

2.2. Install supplied 9V battery into Q-series


trip unit and power on trip unit by pressing
power button. If desired, settings can be 

entered at this time. The display will
automatically power down after about 30
seconds of inactivity.
FIGURE 1, FRONT VIEW OF BREAKER
2.3. Read and understand these instructions
before beginning the retrofit. 3.2. Remove the screws identified as B in
figure 1. On larger frame breakers, there
2.4. Place the breaker on a sturdy surface, in may be additional screws. Retain this
a clean work area where there is access hardware and remove the front cover of
to all sides of the breaker. the breaker.
2.5. Perform a detailed mechanical inspection 3.3. Tilt breaker on its back. Label and
of the breaker. At a minimum, verify that remove each connector that is plugged
the breaker opens and closes properly. into the original STR-28D / STR-38S /
Any mechanical problems should be fixed STR-58U trip unit.
before starting the retrofit project. Normal
maintenance can be performed prior to or
during kit installation.

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 3.5. Connect the existing breaker harnesses


to the Q-series. To provide basic LSIG
protection, the following connections are
required:
 CT connections (PH1, PH2, PH3)
 Neutral CT connection (N),
required only for 4th wire ground.
 Flux trip coil (MTOP).
 Making Current Release (DINF)

3.6. Install the etc-12Q.series using supplied


hardware.
 3.7. Replace front cover and Arc chamber
and terminal cover and secure with
retained hardware.

4.0 Testing:
FIGURE 2, VIEW OF ORIGINAL STR-58U
TRIP UNIT
4.1. Retrofitted breakers must be fully
3.4. Remove the STR control unit by performance tested before being
removing the screws identified as A in returned to service. It is strongly
figure 2. Discard original mounting recommended that a newly retrofitted
hardware. If there are additional wires breaker be primary injection tested.
entering the control unit, these can be cut Secondary injection may be used for
and the wire ends appropriately insulated. regularly scheduled maintenance
testing.

4.2. It is recommended that all testing be


performed in Test Mode. Ground fault,
short-time, instantaneous and phase
imbalance protection bands can be
temporality disabled if they interfere with
other functions during test.

4.3. Refer to the etc-12/etd Section II


manual for specific test procedures and
further information regarding Test
Mode.

STR-28D, STR-38S and STR-58U trip units and MasterPact


FIGURE 3, VIEW OF BOTTOM OF BREAKER breakers are products of the Square D / Schneider Electric /
SHOWING ORIGINAL WIRING HARNESS Merlin Gerin Corporations.
PLUGGED INTO Q-SERIES Specifications in this manual may change without notice

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