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Troubleshooting: Unexpected Tripping

Definition

Unexpected tripping is tripping that is not caused by a protection function during normal operation or by tests.

Troubleshooting

Problem description

Symptom

Probable causes

Solutions

Circuit breaker opened without any over-current electrical fault.

The blue fault-trip reset button is not popped out and no trip cause LED is lit.

Drop in voltage to below the threshold detected by MN undervoltage release.

Check the voltage and the MN supply circuit (V > 0.85 Un).

An order (for example load-shedding) sent to the MX opening voltage release by another circuit breaker.

Check the parameters of the circuit breaker that sent the order.

Unnecessary opening order from the MX opening voltage release.

Determine the origin of the order and cancel it.

Circuit breaker trips in a shorter time than expected after attempt to close the circuit breaker.

The blue fault-trip reset button is popped out and the L trip cause LED is blinking red.

Thermal memory is still active and current on the line is above the Ir threshold.

Check whether there is still an overload on the line.

Immediate tripping after an attempt to close the circuit breaker.

The blue fault-trip reset button is popped out and the L trip cause LED is blinking red.

Transient overcurrent when closing.

  • Modify the distribution system or the trip system settings.

  • Check the condition of the circuit breaker before putting it back into service.

Immediate tripping after an attempt to close the circuit breaker with activation of the blue fault-trip reset button.

Closing on a short-circuit.

Refer to EasyPact MVS Critical Cases.

Nuisance tripping of the circuit breaker with activation of the blue fault-trip reset button.

Blue fault-trip reset button is not pushed-in completely.

Push in the blue fault-trip reset button completely.

Transient overcurrent detected on the line and fast instantaneous trip setting is active in EcoStruxure Power Commission software.

Intended behavior. If necessary, adjust the settings in EcoStruxure Power Commission software.

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