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Arc flash protection (AQ-101, AQ-101D,
AQ-110P, AQ-1000, AQ-01, AQ-02)
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  • Page 1 AQ 100 (Siemens) Arc flash protection (AQ-101, AQ-101D, AQ-110P, AQ-1000, AQ-01, AQ-02) Instruction manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9.2.3 Two incomers without a tie breaker (non-feeder selective).......... 50 9.2.4 One incomer (non-feeder selective) ................51 9.2.5 Two incomers with a tie breaker ................. 52 10 T 10 Tr r oubleshoo oubleshooting ting................................................53 © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 4 12.2 AQ-1000 arc queching device ................... 65 12.3 Arc flash sensors ....................... 69 13 Or 13 Order codes der codes..................................................70 14 R 14 Re e f f er erence inf ence informa ormation tion ............................................73 © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 5 Nothing contained in this document shall increase the liability or extend the warranty obligations of the manufacturer Arcteq Relays Ltd. The manufacturer expressly disclaims any and all liability for any damages and/or losses caused due to a failure to comply with the instructions contained herein or caused by persons who do not fulfil the aforementioned requirements.
  • Page 6 A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 Copyright Copyright © Arcteq Relays Ltd. 2021. All rights reserved. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 7: Important Document Inf Tant Document Informa Ormation Tion

    English, abbreviating much of their content. As such, the purpose of this manual is to give a general overview of the "Certified for Siemens" version of the AQ 100 series product family. For more detailed information of the individual units please refer to their respective manuals. These manuals can be found at https://www.arcteq.fi/documents-and-software/.

  • Page 8: Re E Vision Hist 2 R Vision History Ory

    - added the "Light channel activation" subchapter to the "Relay commissioning" chapter - fixed the "Troubleshooting" table to include all units, and changed "IF relay state" to "SF relay state" - the contents of the "Technical data" chapter updated where necessary © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 9: Abbr Bbre E Via Viations Tions

    I0 – neutral sequence current L> – light signal LED – light emitting diode MT – master trip signal NC – normally closed NO – normally open Rx – receiver SF – self-supervision Tx – transmitter © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 10: Installation Tion

    Figure. 4.1.1 - 1. Installing a relay to a door. *) See the panel cut-out's dimensions in the separate cut-out sheet in Chapter 12.1 in the "Dimensions" chapter. **) Fiber sensors are optional for AQ-101, AQ-101D and AQ-110P. See Chapter 13 ("Order codes"). © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 11: Din Rail Mounting

    4.1.3 Installation of the AQ-1000 arc quenching device NOTE! For details on technical information regarding the installation please refer to Chapter 11.2.1 of the "Technical data" chapter. Figure. 4.1.3 - 3. AQ-1000 installation (tray assembly). © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 12 Instruction manual Version: 1.00 Figure. 4.1.3 - 4. AQ-1000 installation (busbar mounting alternatives). W W ARNING! ARNING! Busbar sizing and clearance distances must follow both the switchgear ratings and the maximum short circuit current value! © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 13: Installation Of Arc Flash Sensors

    Figure. 4.1.4 - 5. Installing an arc flash sensor. NOTE! Although the image above depicts the installation of an AQ-01 point sensor, please note that an AQ-02 pressure and point sensor is installed in the same way. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 14: Wiring

    Sensor channel 2 – signal Sensor channel 2 – ground Sensor channel 3 – supply Sensor channel 3 – signal Sensor channels 3 and 4 – ground Sensor channel 4 – supply Sensor channel 4 – signal © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 15 Sensor 5 – receiver** Sensor 5 – transmitter** **) Sensor S5 is optional for fiber sensor; see Chapter 13 ("Order codes"). NOTE! See rated voltages and connector tightening torques in Chapter 11.1.1 of the "Technical data" chapter. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 16: Aq-110P Arc Flash Protection Relay With Overcurrent

    Self-supervision contact – normal Self-supervision contact – failure Self-supervision contact – common Power supply – positive Power supply – negative *) Trip contact T3 may be normally open or normally closed type; see Chapter 13 ("Order codes"). © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 17 F F unction unction Sensor 5 – receiver** Sensor 5 – transmitter** **) Sensor S5 is optional for fiber sensor or quenching device control; see Chapter 13 ("Order codes"). Figure. 4.2.2 - 6. HSO connection example. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 18: Aq-1000 Arc Quenching Device (Lv)

    Binary input 3 – negative (not in use) Binary input 4 – positive (blocking function) Binary input 4 – negative (blocking function) (not connected) (not connected) (not connected) (not connected) (not connected) (not connected) (not connected) © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 19 Table. 4.2.3 - 11. Descriptions for the fiber connectors. F F iber connect iber connectors Name Name F F unction unction The primary receiving fiber connector (blue) COM 1 The secondary receiving fiber connector (black) COM 2 © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 20: And Aq-02 Arc Sensors

    4.2.4 AQ-01 and AQ-02 arc sensors Table. 4.2.4 - 12. Descriptions for the sensor pins. Sensor connection Sensor connection F F unction unction Ground Signal Supply NOTE! See rated voltages and connector tightening torques in Chapter 11.3 ("Technical data"). © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 21: Configura Uration Tion

    Please note the difference in the DIP switch of AQ-101D: while the numbers and their respective functions are as described below, their positioning is reversed. For example, SW1:1 is at the top instead of the bottom. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 22: Aq-110P

    / b Scheme a. Scheme b. Weight factor 8 Weight factor 0 Weight factor 4 Weight factor 0 Scheme selection Weight factor 2 Weight factor 0 Weight factor 1 Weight factor 0 © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 23: Potentiometers

    Current pick-up setting (set point) is done with potentiometers on the back side of the device. Use a flat screw driver to move the potentiometers to the desired set point. See Chapter 7.2 ("Current measurement") for more information on the accurate setting of the current activation level. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 24: Protection Scheme Logics

    If light + current mode has been selected with the DIP switches, the corresponding light sensor activation requires simultaneous overcurrent injection for tripping to occur. For the CBFP operation, please refer to the relevant DIP switch setting in Chapter 5.1 ("DIP switches"). 5.3.1 AQ-101 and AQ-101D © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 25 – – Latch – – Sensor 3 – – Latch BI1 ON Sensor 4 Latch Latch None – – – – – – – – – – BI2 ON None – – – – – – © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 26: Aq-110P

    – – – – – – Current ON None – – – – – – – – – – – – – – NOTE! The overcurrent signal from HSO1 can go to AQ-101 and to AQ-110P. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 27 BI2 (L> ext) – – – – None – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Current ON None – – – – – – – – – – – – © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 28 – – Current ON None – – – – – – – – – – – – – – None – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 29 The overcurrent signal from HSO1 can go to AQ-101 and to AQ-110P. AQD is always tripped by the criterion "L> + I>" (light and current), even when the DIP switch mode "L>" (light only) has been selected. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 30: I/O Description

    In normal operations, BO1 is used to send a feedback pulse to the connected AQ-110P unit. The trip relay for a feeder circuit breaker or a bussectionalizer circuit T1/T2 breaker (if available). T3/T4 The trip relays used mainly for fault location identification. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 31: Operation Tion

    All the devices contain LED indicators for the unit's operating states. The following figures present the front panels with these LEDs, and the following tables explain the states for each of the LEDs. AQ-101 and AQ-101D Figure. 6.1.1 - 11. The front panels of AQ-101 (left), and AQ-101D (right). © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 32 The corresponding binary BI1 / BI2 Amber Normal status. input has activated. input has lost its connection. The binary output has (N/A) Amber Normal status. activated. AQ-110P Figure. 6.1.1 - 12. The front panel of AQ-110P. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 33: Text Pocket

    All devices contain a text pocket for entering sensor-specific information. The text pocket can be slid out, and text can be added either by writing on the text label sheet or by replacing it with a printed label. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 34: Set Button

    AQ-101 and AQ-110P have a SET button in the front panel, whereas AQ-101D has it on the top of the unit. Figure. 6.1.3 - 14. The SET button in the front panel. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 35: Operation Of An Arc Quenching Device

    For the operation of the MV arc quenching device, please refer to the respective instruction manuals from Siemens! 6.2.1 LED indicators Figure. 6.2.1 - 15. The front panel of AQ-1000 (top half). © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 36 NOTE! When the "Error" LED is active, please refer to the table above for troubleshooting. All self- resolved errors are indicated by a blinking LED while the "Error" LED is off. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 37: Operating Modes

    The "Discharging" LED stays on until the device has reached a Discharging safe voltage level. For discharging time specifications see Chapter 11.2.2 ("Technical data" → "Device ratings"). Figure. 6.2.2 - 16. Operating mode "Ready". © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 38: Binary Input Functions

    6.2.4 SET button AQ-1000 contains contains a SET button in the front panel of the device. It is used for resetting the LED indicators and for clearing the alarm signals. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 39: Resetting The Quencher After A Trip

    3. Push the handle further upwards to move the shaft to the completely open position. 4. Press the SET button. The device indicates the open position with the "Open" LED indicator. A typical charging time of the energy storage from empty to full is less than ten (10) minutes. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 40: Sensor Operation

    (3) sensor can be connected in series. After connecting a sensor to a relay, the red "Error" LED turns on and the appropriate sensor channel LED starts to blink. Press and hold the SET button on a relay's front panel for three (3) seconds to run the system auto-configuration setting. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 41 A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 For additional information on configuration-related technical instructions please refer to Chapter 6.1.3 ("SET button"). Figure. 6.3 - 20. Configuring an arc flash sensor. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 42: Commissioning Of Ar Sh Rela Elay Y S S

    NOTE! Current measurement is applicable onl only y to AQ-110P)! Current measurement channels should be adjusted to the pick-up setting value according to the following procedure. Figure. 7.2 - 21. Procedure for current measurement commissioning. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 43: Light Channel Activation

    The same procedure applies to fiber sensors as well. 1. Apply light to the light sensor's detection area. 2. The LED of the corresponding light sensor channel lights steadily when the sensor has detected the light. Figure. 7.3 - 22. Light channel activation. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 44: Activation Of Outputs (Tripping)

    The functionality of sensors and sensor channels can be tested in light-oly mode, or in light and current mode. You can also test the CBFP function. Please see the AQ 100 series unit manuals (in English) for more detailed instructions on testing. © Arcteq Relays Ltd...

  • Page 45: Commissioning Of A -1000

    W W ARNING! ARNING! Before performing a commissioning trip to confirm the movement of arc quenching contacts, verify that there is no voltage on busbars and that all feeding circuits are disconnected and locked! © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 46: Arc Pr C Pro O T T Ection Applic Ection Applica A Tions Tions

    A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 9 Arc protection applications 9.1 Low-voltage arc protection applications 9.1.1 One incomer Figure. 9.1.1 - 23. Application with one incomer. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 47: Two Incomers Without A Tie Breaker

    A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 9.1.2 Two incomers without a tie breaker Figure. 9.1.2 - 24. Application with two incomers and no tie breaker. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 48: Two Incomers With A Tie Breaker (Shared L>)

    9.1.3 Two incomers with a tie breaker (shared L>) NOTE! The two AQ-110P units in this application share the light signal (L>) between them. Figure. 9.1.3 - 25. Application with two incomers and a tie breaker. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 49: Two Incomers With A Tie Breaker (Shared I>)

    9.1.4 Two incomers with a tie breaker (shared I>) NOTE! The two AQ-110P units in this application share the overcurrent signal (I>) between them. Figure. 9.1.4 - 26. Application with two incomers and a tie breaker. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 50: Medium-Voltage Arc Protection Applications

    When the sensor channel S1 of an AQ-101 unit detects light, T1 sends a tripping signal only to its breaker. Similarly, when the sensor channel S2 detects light, T2 sends a tripping signal only to its breaker. Figure. 9.2.1 - 27. Application with one incomer. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 51: Two Incomers Without A Tie Breaker (Feeder Selective)

    T1 sends a tripping signal only to its breaker. Similarly, when the sensor channel S2 detects light, T2 sends a tripping signal only to its breaker. Figure. 9.2.2 - 28. Application with two incomers without a tie breaker. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 52: Two Incomers Without A Tie Breaker (Non-Feeder Selective)

    When the sensor channel S1 of an AQ-101 unit detects light, both T1 and T2 send a tripping signal to their respective breakers at the same time. Figure. 9.2.3 - 29. Application with two incomers without a tie breaker. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 53: One Incomer (Non-Feeder Selective)

    When the sensor channel S1 of an AQ-101 unit detects light, both T1 and T2 send a tripping signal to their respective breakers at the same time. Figure. 9.2.4 - 30. Application with one incomer. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 54: Two Incomers With A Tie Breaker

    A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 9.2.5 Two incomers with a tie breaker Figure. 9.2.5 - 31. Application with two incomers with a tie breaker. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 55: Tr R Oubleshoo 10 T Oubleshooting Ting

    The DIP switch settings have changed. or or Other LEDs than "Error" The value of the current pick-up potentiometer has changed over 20 %. (Onl Only y applies to AQ-110P!) The auxiliary supply voltage is not connected. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 56: Technic Echnical Da Al Data Ta

    Reset time after a trip criterion has been fulfilled: - light stage 1 ms - overcurrent stage 50 ms Protection stages active after energization 50 ms (typically) *) Total trip time when using arc light (L>) or overcurrent and light (I> + L>). © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 57: Auxiliary Voltage

    - 3 s 16 A (DC) - 0.5 s 30 A (DC) Breaking capacity (DC)* 40 W (0.36 A at 110 V DC) Contact material AgNI 90/10 *) When the time constant L/R = 40 ms. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 58: High-Speed Outputs

    24 V DC. Please refer to the ordering codes in Chapter 9. W W ARNING! ARNING! Binary inputs are galvanically isolated from the device's grounding. The user must pay attention to avoid accidentally creating galvanic loops between binary inputs and the ground. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 59: Aq-1000 Arc Quenching Device

    0.5...0.6 N·m (4.4...5.3 lbf·in) Fiber connectors: - fiber model IF-D91B - fiber type Arcteq AQ-001 multicore glass fiber 11.2.2 Device ratings Table. 11.2.2 - 38. Technical data for AQ-1000 arc quenching device. Maximum busbar voltage (line-to-line or line-to-earth) 1,000 V AC (50/60 Hz)

  • Page 60: Auxiliary Voltage

    Table. 11.2.4 - 40. Technical data for the quencher signal relays (Trip, Ready, Blocked, Charging). Number of signal relays 4 NO Rated voltage 250 V AC/DC Impulse voltage withstand 5 kV (1.2/50 µs) AC dielectric voltage withstand 2 kV Continuous carry 5 A AC/DC Contact material AgNi 90/10 © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 61: Binary Inputs

    11.2.6 Environmental ratings Table. 11.2.6 - 42. Technical data for the quencher environmental ratings. Operating temperature (min...max) –5...+70 ºC (23...158 ºF) Maximum humidity 95 % (no condensation allowed) Storage temperature (min...max) –40...+85 ºC (–40...185 ºF) © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 62: Arc Flash Sensors

    90 × 27.5 × 32.5 mm Dimensions (W × H × D) (3.54 × 1.08 × 1.28 in) Weight 20 g (0.705 oz) *) The time for activation after exceeding the sensor's set light sensitivity level. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 63: Dimensions Imensions

    A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 12 Dimensions 12.1 AQ-101, AQ-101D and AQ-110P AQ-101 arc flash protection relay Figure. 12.1 - 32. Device dimensions of AQ-101. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 64 A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 Figure. 12.1 - 33. Dimensions of AQ-101 panel cutout. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 65 A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 AQ-101D arc flash protection relay Figure. 12.1 - 34. Device dimensions of AQ-101D. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 66 A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 AQ-110P arc flash protection relay Figure. 12.1 - 35. Device dimensions of AQ-110P. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 67: Aq-1000 Arc Queching Device

    Instruction manual Version: 1.00 Figure. 12.1 - 36. Dimensions of AQ-110P panel cutout. 12.2 AQ-1000 arc queching device NOTE! See the technical instructions related to installation and mounting in Chapter 4.1.2 in the "Installation" chapter. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 68 Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 Figure. 12.2 - 37. Dimensions of AQ-1000 (when viewing the device from the front). Figure. 12.2 - 38. Dimensions of AQ-1000 (when viewing the device from its left side). © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 69 Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 Figure. 12.2 - 39. Dimensions of AQ-1000 (when viewing the device from the rear panel). Figure. 12.2 - 40. Dimensions of AQ-1000 (when viewing the device from the bottom). © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 70 A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 Figure. 12.2 - 41. Reset handle movement and its required space reservation. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 71: Arc Flash Sensors

    A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 12.3 Arc flash sensors Figure. 12.3 - 42. Dimensions of arc flash sensors. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 72 Figure. 13 - 43. Compatibility of the Siemens (-S) and Siemens Enhanced (-S-E) versions between AQ-110P and AQ-1000. Figure. 13 - 44. Pulse duration of AQ-1000's Siemens (-S) and Siemens Enhanced (-S-E) versions. AQ-101 arc flash protection relay © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 73 A A Q 100 (Siemens) Q 100 (Siemens) Instruction manual Version: 1.00 AQ-101D arc flash protection relay (DIN rail) AQ-110P arc flash protection relay with overcurrent AQ-1000 arc quenching device © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...
  • Page 74 AX-001 connection fiber shown below. NOTE! The reset handle for AQ-1000 can also be ordered separately according to the order code shown below. AX-001 connection fibers AQ-1000 reset handle Arc flash sensors © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

  • Page 75: Re E F F Er Erence Inf 14 R Ence Informa Ormation Tion

    Tel.: +49 180 524 70 00 (call charges depending on the provider) Fax: +49 180 524 24 71 E-mail: support.energy@siemens.com NOTE! For more information regarding SIQuench© arc quenching device, please contact Siemens customer support center! Siemens and SIQuench are registered trademarks of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft. © Arcteq Relays Ltd IM00052...

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