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Press Release02 July 2022Smart InfrastructureErlangen
Siemens launches new 3VA UL large frame molded case circuit breakers
3VA molded case circuit breakers UL Large Frame 1,200 A, 1,600 A and 2,000 A - family picture
The primary responsibility of MCCBs is to
protect personnel and equipment against electrical damage and failures. The
integrated arc energy reduction feature (Dynamic Arc Flash Sentry, DAS+)
ensures that new 3VA UL Large Frame MCCBs trip more rapidly in the event of a
fault during work being carried out in the immediate vicinity of live parts. In
this way, the arc energy and thus the energy released in the power distribution
equipment room is reduced. This technology is in
compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) for the US market; it is
designed to protect service technicians from serious injury resulting from
arc flash hazards.
The 3VA UL Large Frame electronic trip unit
versions offer fully integrated communication and
measurement features. Energy and circuit breaker data is recorded with an
accuracy of +/-1% and transmitted to higher-level systems. This functionality
is integrated into the electronic trip unit (ETU) and no longer requires
additional accessories to be mounted in the circuit breaker. In addition, all 3VA
MCCB frame sizes (125 - 2,000 A) use common internal accessories. This allows
for flexible functional adjustments, lowers inventory levels, simplifies
planning and selection, and reduces overall time and costs.
Feature highlights:
- Common internal accessories with the existing 3VA MCCB portfolio (alarm switches, auxiliary switches, shunt trips, undervoltage releases, etc.).
- Extensive suite of external accessories including connection technology, mounting bases, external circuit breaker operators, interlocks, and test devices.
- UL 100% ratings available in 1.200 A and 1.600 A frame sizes – available for thermal-magnetic trip unit (TMTU) and electronic trip unit (ETU) circuit breakers.
- DAS+ Arc Energy Reduction as a standard feature in all ETU versions – US National Electric Code compliant.
- Circuit breakers equipped with ETU and LCD display are communication-ready; additional communication modules are not required.
- The mechanical platform is based on the predecessor 3VL design with 25 years of installed base and proven best-in-class reliability. As a result, the footprint is nearly identical to 3VL7 (NG) and 3VL8 (PG) MCCBs, allowing for a simple upgrade to 3VA molded case circuit breakers in existing switchgears.
For further information, please see
http://www.siemens.com/3va
http://www.siemens.com/3va
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In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.