Troubleshooting
Introduction
Troubleshooting operations are described in the following tables, with the checks or repairs to be carried out in relation to the probable causes of the malfunction indicated. They are classified into the following types of events:
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Repetitive tripping
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Manually-operated circuit breaker cannot be closed
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Motor-operated circuit breaker cannot be closed
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Indication contacts do not work
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Modbus SL communication does not work
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ULP communication does not work
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MicroLogic 5, 6 and 7 fault screens
Repetitive Tripping
Indication |
Probable cause |
Checks or repairs |
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SD |
Supply voltage to the MN undervoltage trip release is too low or subject to significant variations |
Check the power supply for the release (for example, a supply powering motors with high power ratings may be unstable). If so, connect the release to a clean or stable supply. |
Supply voltage to an MX shunt trip release applied unintentionally |
Check that the release connection is correct compared to the installation diagram. |
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SD, SDE |
Operating temperature too high |
Check the switchboard ventilation and the temperature in the room. |
SD, SDE, SDV Earth-leakage fault indicator (MicroLogic 4) Information on display screen (MicroLogic 7) Button R on VigiPacT Add-on in the out position (MicroLogic 5 and 6 with VigiPacT Add-on) |
Inappropriate earth-leakage protection setting (MicroLogic 4 and 7 or VigiPacT Add-on) |
Check the value of the natural leakage current. Depending on the results:
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Transient insulation fault on the equipment |
Check whether the insulation fault coincides with commissioning an item of equipment. Depending on the results:
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SD, SDE Screen (available only in MicroLogic 5, 6, and 7) then |
Operating temperature too high |
Check the switchboard ventilation and the temperature in the room. |
Manually-Operated Circuit Breaker Cannot be Closed
Indication |
Probable cause |
Checks or repairs |
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SD |
MX shunt trip release energized MN undervoltage trip release not energized |
Check that the release connection is correct compared to the installation diagram. |
OF |
Circuit breaker interlocked |
Check the installation and interlock diagram (mechanical or electrical) for both circuit breakers. |
Motor-Operated Circuit Breaker Cannot be Closed
Indication |
Probable cause |
Checks or repairs |
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OF contact indicates that the circuit breaker remains open. |
Close instruction not operational |
Check the Auto position of the selector on the front of the circuit breaker. Also check:
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The remote command is not executed and an error code is returned by the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module. |
See returned error code described in DOCA0213••, ComPacT NSX - Modbus Communication Guide. |
Depends on the error code. |
Communicating motor mechanism not available |
Incorrect connection between the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module and the communicating motor mechanism |
Check and connect correctly the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module to the communicating motor mechanism. |
Communicating motor mechanism not operational |
Replace the communicating motor mechanism. |
Indication Contacts Do Not Work
MicroLogic 5, 6, and 7 Fault Screens
The following table shows the checks or repairs to be carried out according to the MicroLogic 5, 6, and 7 fault screens. For more information, refer to DOCA0188•• ComPacT NSX MicroLogic 5/6/7 Electronic Trip Units - User Guide.
Indication |
Probable cause |
Checks or repairs |
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Screen then |
Serious detected fault on the MicroLogic trip unit: the trip unit can no longer provide protection |
Change the trip unit urgently. The circuit breaker cannot be reset. |
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Screen |
Detected fault on the MicroLogic trip unit |
Change the trip unit on the next maintenance visit. The trip unit can still provide protection. |
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Screen |
Acknowledgment of a latching alarm which has not been reset on the SDx module |
Check the cause of the alarm and use the OK button to carry out the reset. |
Modbus SL Communication Does Not Work
Indication |
Probable cause |
Checks or repairs |
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Several Modbus servers not communicating with the client |
More than one Modbus server has the same Modbus address. |
Set each Modbus server with a unique Modbus address. |
The BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module is not communicating with the Modbus client. |
BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module not powered |
Check the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module power supply. |
Incorrect wiring between the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module and the Modbus SL hub |
Check the wiring of:
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BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module with Modbus parameters different to the Modbus client parameters |
Check that the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module is set with the same parameters as the Modbus client parameters. |
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BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module not operational |
Replace the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module. Refer to the ULP LED status. |
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None of the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP modules connected to the same Modbus SL hub are communicating with the Modbus client. |
Modbus SL hub not operational |
Replace the Modbus SL hub. |
No data from MicroLogic 5, 6, or 7 trip unit is available. |
Incorrect wiring between the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module and the MicroLogic 5, 6, or 7 trip unit |
Check the wiring between the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module and the MicroLogic 5, 6, or 7 trip unit. |
ULP Communication Does Not Work
Indication |
Probable cause |
Checks or repairs |
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ULP modules are not communicating with the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module. |
BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module not powered |
Check the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module power supply. |
Incorrect wiring |
Check the wiring of: |
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BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module not operational |
Replace the BSCM Modbus SL/ULP module. Refer to the ULP LED status. |
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NSX cord not operational |
Replace the NSX cord. |