Circutor RECmax Lpd Instruction Manual
Circutor RECmax Lpd Instruction Manual

Circutor RECmax Lpd Instruction Manual

Earth leakage circuit breaker with automatic re-closing system
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Earth leakage circuit breaker with automatic
re-closing system
RECmax Lpd
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
(M98252901-03-18A)

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  • Page 1 Earth leakage circuit breaker with automatic re-closing system RECmax Lpd INSTRUCTION MANUAL (M98252901-03-18A)
  • Page 2 RECmax Lpd Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    CIRCUTOR, SA reserves the right to modify features or the product manual without prior notifi cation. DISCLAIMER CIRCUTOR, SA reserves the right to make modifi cations to the device or the unit specifi ca- tions set out in this instruction manual without prior notice�...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3�3�- TERMINALS OF THE DEVICE ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 3�4�- CONNECTION DIAGRAMS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 3�4�1�- MEASUREMENT OF SINGLE-PHASE NETWORK: RECmax Lpd 2-POLE �����������������������������������10 3�4�2�- MEASUREMENT OF THREE-PHASE NETWORK: RECmax Lpd 4-POLE ������������������������������������ 11 3�5�- DISCONNECTION OF THE DEVICE ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 4�- OPERATION ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 4�1�- OPERATING PRINCIPLE ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 4�2�- DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13...
  • Page 5: Revision Log

    RECmax Lpd REVISION LOG Table 1: Revision log� Date Revision Description 10/13 M98252901-03-13A Initial Version 11/13 M98252901-03-13B Modifications in the characteristics of earth leakage transformer. 12/17 M98252901-03-17A New manual design Changes in the following sections: 05/18 M98252901-03-18A 3�3� - 3�4� - 4�7� - 4�9� - 4�10�...
  • Page 6: 1�- Verifications Upon Reception

    The device comprises a 2 or 4-pole circuit breaker, which is mechanically connected to a motor and a tripping device controlled by an earth leakage relay� It provides protection against leak- age currents and has an automatic re-closing control� The RECmax Lpd requires an external earth leakage transformer (with suitable sensitivity), which is supplied separately�...
  • Page 7: 3�- Installing The Device

    The RECmax Lpd device must be installed by authorised and qualified staff. Disconnect the device from the mains and disconnect the measuring devices before handling, changing the connections of or replacing the device�...
  • Page 8: 3�2�- Installation

    The device must not be used until the installation process is complete� The RECmax Lpd must be installed inside an electric panel or enclosure and mounted on a DIN rail 46277 (EN 50022)�...
  • Page 9: 3�3�- Terminals Of The Device

    Figure 1: Error in the connection of the earth leakage transformer� 3�3�- TERMINALS OF THE DEVICE The RECmax Lpd terminals are distributed between the upper and lower face of the device� Table 4:List of RECmax Lpd terminals� Terminals of the RECmax Lpd device...
  • Page 10: 3�4�- Connection Diagrams

    3�4�- CONNECTION DIAGRAMS 3�4�1�- MEASUREMENT OF SINGLE-PHASE NETWORK: RECmax Lpd 2-POLE Figure 3: Measurement of single-phase network: RECmax Lpd 2-pole� The EXT input enables the motorised switch to be controlled remotely (opening and closing)� The input is activated when terminals 12-13 are short circuited with an external voltage-free contact, for example a button�...
  • Page 11: 3�4�2�- Measurement Of Three-Phase Network: Recmax Lpd 4-Pole

    RECmax Lpd 3�4�2�- MEASUREMENT OF THREE-PHASE NETWORK: RECmax Lpd 4-POLE Figure 4: Measurement of three-phase network: RECmax Lpd 4-poles� The EXT input enables the motorised switch to be controlled remotely (opening and closing)� The input is activated when terminals 12-13 are short circuited with an external voltage-free contact, for example a button�...
  • Page 12: 3�5�- Disconnection Of The Device

    RECmax Lpd 3�5�- DISCONNECTION OF THE DEVICE If after wiring the RECmax Lpd you decide to have the protected line disconnected, you must disconnect the device manually by pushing the contact lever of the switch downwards and moving the mechanical lock (yellow sealable catch ) upwards�...
  • Page 13: 4�- Operation

    4�- OPERATION 4�1�- OPERATING PRINCIPLE RECmax Lpd is a device for protecting single-phase or three-phase electrical installations of up to 63 A in which a high continuity of electrical service must be guaranteed� The device has an automatic reset system after a trip, so it reconnects on its own after a period of time, with the installation recovering power without human operator intervention�...
  • Page 14: 4�3�- Keyboard Functions

    RECmax Lpd 4�3�- KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS The RECmax Lpd has 3 keys, Figure 7 Keyboard Figure 7: Keyboard�  TEST, pressing this key causes a forced trip of the earth leakage protection� If the device has already tripped, pressing does not cause any action�...
  • Page 15: 4�4�- Display

    The backlight is green and in trip conditions it is red under normal operating conditions� PROG Figure 8: RECmax Lpd display� The device display shows different symbols that indicate the operating status of the device: The leakage symbol with the bars is activated when a leakage current is detected�...
  • Page 16: 4�5�- Led Indicators

    RECmax Lpd 4�5�- LED INDICATORS The device has 2 indicator LEDs, � Figure 9 LEDs Figure 9: RECmax Lpd LED indicators� Table 7: Description of the LEDs: Normal operating status� Normal operating status Description Green On: Powered device� Table 8: Description of the LEDs: Trip status�...
  • Page 17: 4�6�- Inputs

    RECmax Lpd 4�6�- INPUTS The RECmax Lpd has one key:  EXT input (terminals 12 and 13 in ) enables the remote control of the main Table 4 switch, trip or reset of the switch depending on its status� The input is activated when terminals 12-13 are short circuited with an external contact (voltage-free), for example a button�...
  • Page 18: 4�8�- Reset Lever And Manual Locking

    RECmax Lpd Note: The contact is controlled by the internal microprocessor and therefore, if there is a fault with the microprocessor the relay will not close.  ON/OFF output (terminals 16, 17 and 18 in ) indicates status of the main Table 4 switch�...
  • Page 19: 4�10�- Trip Status

    RECmax Lpd 4�10�- TRIP STATUS The device may be tripped due to:  Actuation of the protection due to an installation defect, whether the earth leakage protection or protection against overloads or a short-circuit�  Manual opening of the main switch, lowering the switch lever�...
  • Page 20: 4�10�2�- Automatic Reclosing Is Not Possible

    RECmax Lpd PROG Figure 10: Screens after an earth leakage protection trip� If the trip is caused by a fault in the protection due to overloads or a short circuit, a screen will appear indicating the number of reclosing attempts carried out by the circuit breaker� (See Figure 11 “5.2.2.- CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP”...
  • Page 21 RECmax Lpd In this situation the status indicators are shown in Table 15� Table 15: Trip status: Automatic reclosing is not possible� Trip status: Automatic reclosing is not possible Main Reset lever Green LED Red LED switch Open Down Permanently on...
  • Page 22: 5�- Display

    RECmax Lpd 5�- DISPLAY 5�1�- NORMAL OPERATING STATUS In the normal operating status, the device shows 5 information screens on the protection of the device� Press the PROG key to move between the different screens� Table 16: Display screens: Normal operating status�...
  • Page 23: 5�2�- Trip Status

    RECmax Lpd 5�2�- TRIP STATUS When the trip occurs the device shows the display screens in red� 5�2�1�- EARTH LEAKAGE PROTECTION TRIP Press the PROG key to move between the different screens� Table 17: Display screens: Earth leakage protection trip�...
  • Page 24: 5�2�2�- Circuit Breaker Trip

    RECmax Lpd 5�2�2�- CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP Press the PROG key to move between the different screens� Table 18: Display screens: Circuit breaker trip� Display screens: Circuit breaker trip Delay and Sensitivity No� of trips which have occurred due to circuit breaker�...
  • Page 25: 6�- Configuration

    RECmax Lpd 6�- CONFIGURATION The correct operation of the RECmax Lpd depends on its correct adjust- ment� Since it is a protection device, erroneous adjustment can compromise the protection of property and people� That is why it is very important that it is adjusted by a trained technician to decide on the most appropriate type of protection in each installation�...
  • Page 26: 6�1�2�- Sensitivity Current, I

    RECmax Lpd When the value on the screen is the desired value, press the PROG key to jump to the next programming point� If you do not press any key for 5 s, the screen shown in appears and the device opens Figure 15 the Delay and Sensitivity screen, without saving the changes made�...
  • Page 27: 6�2�- Automatic Reclosing

    RECmax Lpd 6�2�- AUTOMATIC RECLOSING To configure the automatic reclosing parameters, press the PROG key for more than 3 seconds, while the Leakage current or Total no� of trips screen is displayed� PROG > 3s PROG PROG RESET RESET RESET...
  • Page 28: 6�2�2�- Srm: Circuit Breaker Reclosing Sequence

    RECmax Lpd Table 20 (Cont�): Available sequences (SDR)� SDR: Available sequences DI 7 1 min� 30 min� DI 8 90 s� 30 min� DI 9 2, 4 and 6 min� the rest 15 min� DI 10 3 min� 30 min�...
  • Page 29: 6�2�3�- Rstc: Partial Meter Resetting

    RECmax Lpd Press the PROG key to save the selected sequence and exit the setup menu; when exiting, the screen in is displayed for a few seconds� Figure 16 If you do not press any key for 5 s, the screen shown in...
  • Page 30: 6�2�5�- Freq: Nominal Frequency

    RECmax Lpd STD, the contactor of the TRIP output acts without positive safety� POS, the contactor of the TRIP output acts with positive safety� Press the PROG key to save the selected option and exit the setup menu; when exiting, the screen in is displayed for a few seconds�...
  • Page 31: 6�2�6�- Fact: Factory Configuration

    RECmax Lpd 6�2�6�- FACT: FACTORY CONFIGURATION The factory default Configuration can be restored on this screen. PROG PROG PROG Press the RESET key to move between the different options: NO, the factory values are not restored� YES, the factory values are restored�...
  • Page 32 RECmax Lpd PROG Figure 18: Locking screen Press the RESET key to move between the different options: BL N, removes the Configurations locking BL Y, activates the Configuration locking. Press the PROG key to save the selected option and exit the setup menu; when exiting, the screen in is displayed for a few seconds�...
  • Page 33: 7�- Technical Features

    Rated voltage, Un Magnetic trip curves C / D Flexible cable Rigid cable Cross-section 25 mm 35 mm RECmax Lpd 2-pole RECmax Lpd 4-pole Number of poles Residual earth leakage current 0�851 I∆n Poles Voltage Icn / Ics Breaking capacity (EN 60898)
  • Page 34 6 - 7�5 mm Flexible cable Rigid cable Maximum cross-section 0�05 - 1�5 mm 0�05 - 2�5 mm Attachment DIN rail RECmax Lpd 2 pole RECmax Lpd 4 pole Dimensions Figure 19 Figure 20 Weight 550 g� 800 g� Enclosure...
  • Page 35 RECmax Lpd Figure 19: Dimensions of the RECmax Lpd 2-pole� Figure 20: Dimensions of the RECmax Lpd 4-pole� Standards General requirements for residual current operated protective devices IEC TR 60755:2008 Electrical accessories - Circuit breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations -- Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a�c�...
  • Page 36: 8�- Technical Service

    • CIRCUTOR accepts no liability due to the possible damage to the unit or other parts of the installation, nor will it cover any possible sanctions derived from a pos- sible failure, improper installation or “improper usage”...
  • Page 37: 10�- Ce Certificate

    RECmax Lpd 10�- CE CERTIFICATE Instruction Manual...
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  • Page 40 CIRCUTOR, SA Vial Sant Jordi, s/n 08232 - Viladecavalls (Barcelona) Tel.: (+34) 93 745 29 00 - Fax: (+34) 93 745 29 14 www.circutor.com central@circutor.com...

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