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REC4 REVISION LOG Table 1: Revision log� Date Revision Description 11/18 M202B01-03-18A Initial Version Changes in the following sections: 04/19 M202B01-03-20A 2.- 3.3. - 4.1. - 4.2. - 6. Changes in the following sections: 06/21 M202B01-03-21A 4.2. Changes in the following sections: 01/23 M202B01-03-23A 2.
- Installation guide If any problem is noticed upon reception, immediately contact the transport com- pany and/or CIRCUTOR’s after-sales service. 2.- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION REC4 is a 2 or 4-pole type A RCCB linked to a smart reclosing mo tor, which enables safe reclosing of the corresponding RCCB.
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REC4 Table 4: REC4-C Models� Models Reclosure mode Rated current (In) Sensitivity (ΔIn) REC4-C-2P-40-30 Time 40 A 30 mA REC4-C-2P-63-30 Time 63 A 30 mA REC4-C-2P-40-300 Time 40 A 300 mA REC4-C-2P-63-300 Time 63 A 300 mA REC4-C-4P-40-30 Time 40 A 30 mA REC4-C-4P-63-30 Time...
REC4 3.- DEVICE INSTALLATION 3�1�- PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS In order to use the unit safely, it is critical that those who handle it follow the safety measures set out in the standards of the country where it is being used, use the neces- sary personal protective equipment and pay attention to the various warnings indicated in this instruction manual.
REC4 3�3�- CONNECTION The REC4 must be connected to an installation protected with fuses suitable for its power supply range and consumption. Note: Cross-section of the cable: 16 - 25mm Terminals, opening covers or removing elements can expose parts that are hazardous to the touch while the device is powered If the REC4 indicates a permanent failure (AUTO and REC LEDs are lit), you must check the RCCB and the installation.
REC4 4.- OPERATION 4�1�- DESCRIPTION shows a description of the most important pieces of device. Figure 3 Figure 4 RCCB RCCB Control module Control module Protection cover TEST key LEDs LEDs TEST key Protection cover Mode selection Mode selection switch switch REC4-2P model manufactured from 01/23�...
REC4 4�2�- LEDs The device has two LEDs: AUTO in green and REC in red, which indicate the status of the REC4 at all times. ( Figure 5 Table 5 AUTO AUTO Figure 5: LEDs REC4� Table 5: LED indications� RCCB AUTO Operating mode...
REC4 4�3�-INDICATION OUTPUT (Model REC4-C) The REC4-C model has an output that indicates the blocking of the device when the maximum number of reconnections is exceeded ( Figure 6 Table 6 Vmax: 300 Vac/dc Imax: 0.1 A Figure 6: Indication output (REC4-C)� Table 6: REC4-C terminals�...
REC4 REC4-2P model manufactured from 01/23� REC4-2P model REC4-C-2P model Figure 7: Switch’s M2 hole to seal access to the RCCB� 4�4�2�- MANUAL MODE If the device is going to operate in manual mode, see Section , the start-up sequence “4.5.1.- MANUAL”...
REC4 REC4-2P model manufactured from 01/23� REC4-2P model REC4-C-2P model Figure 8: REC4 in manual mode, with mode selector switch at OFF� 4�5�2�- AUTOMATIC To operate in Automatic mode the mode selector switch must be completely downward,in ON position, to enable the device’s automatic reclosing system.( Figure 9 The AUTO LED is constantly lit and the REC LED lights up based on the unit’s status.
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REC4 If the time between a reclosure and the next trip is greater than the restart time, the reclosing attempts start over at zero. The delay and restart times depend on the number of attempts the reclosing device has made, as shown in Table 7.
REC4 5.- MAINTENANCE The RCCB must be checked frequently. Test sequence ( Figure 10 1�- Press the TEST (T) key. 2�- Check that the RCCB jumps to OFF position. TEST TEST REC4-2P model manufactured from 01/23� REC4-2P model REC4-C-2P model Figure 10: RCCB Test Sequence�...
REC4 6.- TECHNICAL FEATURES Power supply Mode self-powered Rated voltage 230V ~ ± 20% Frequency 50Hz - 60Hz , ±5% Maximum power consumption 6 VA Installation category CAT III 300V RCCB REC4-2P, REC4-C-2P 230 V Rated voltage REC4-4P, REC4-C-4P 400 V REC4-2P-40-30, REC4-C-2P-40-30 40 A REC4-2P-63-30, REC4-C-2P-63-30...
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REC4 (Continuation) Output (REC4-C model) Maximum current 100 mA Environmental features Earth leakage protection -25ºC ... +55ºC Operating temperature Automatic reclosing -10ºC ... +55ºC Storage temperature - 35ºC ... +65ºC Relative humidity (non-condensing) 5 ... 95% Maximum altitude 2000 m Resistance to pollution Category 2 Protection degree IP...
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REC4 54,5 Figure 11: REC4-2P dimensions� 54.5 REC4-2P model manufactured from 01/23). Figure 12:REC4-2P dimensions ( Instruction Manual...
REC4 7.- TECHNICAL SERVICE In the case of any query in relation to device operation or malfunction, please contact the CIRCUTOR S�A�U� Technical Support Service. Technical Assistance Service Vial Sant Jordi, s/n, 08232 - Viladecavalls (Barcelona) Tel: 902 449 459 (Spain) / +34 937 452 919 (outside of Spain) email: sat@circutor.com...
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