Troubleshooting: Unexpected Tripping
Definition
Unexpected tripping is tripping that is not caused by a protection function during normal operation or by tests.
Troubleshooting
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Problem description |
Symptom |
Probable causes |
Solutions |
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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). |
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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. |
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Unnecessary opening order from the MX opening voltage release. |
Determine the origin of the order and cancel it. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Immediate tripping after an attempt to close the circuit breaker with activation of the blue fault-trip reset button. |
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Closing on a short-circuit. |
Refer to EasyPact MVS Critical Cases. |
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Nuisance tripping of the circuit breaker with activation of the blue fault-trip reset button. |
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Blue fault-trip reset button is not pushed-in completely. |
Push in the blue fault-trip reset button completely. |
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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. |