Sourcechangeover

systems

Electrical diagrams

Presentation
Functions and characteristics
Dimensions

2
7
33

Remote-operated source-changeover systems

Compact NS100 to 1600 or Masterpact NW
Compact NS100 to 630
Compact NS630b to 1600
Masterpact NW

56
57
60
68

Source-changeover systems with automatic controllers

Compact NS100 to 1600
Masterpact NW

87
90

Order forms

91

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Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS100/1600 or
Masterpact NW devices

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking by the IVE unit

Recommended electrical control system

L1 L2
11 12 13 14 15

16

84 84

N
SDE"N"

SDE"R"

(2)

(2)

IVE

81 81

10

ON OR FN FR

ordre de transfert sur

la source "remplacement" (1)
ordre de retour sur
la source "normal" (1)

CN 1

+ CN 1 +

CN 2

CN 2

(1) : the normal and replacement source transfer orders must be interlocked electrically
(2) : operating diagram: the SDE fault-trip signals are transmitted to the IVE unit. The SDE
auxiliary contacts are mounted in the circuit breakers.

Legends
ON "Normal source opening order
OR
FN
FR
L1
L2
N
R

56

"Replacement source opening order

"Normal source closing order
Replacement source closing order
Normal source fault-trip signal
Replacement source fault-trip signal
Normal source auxiliary wiring connector
Replacement source auxiliary wiring connector

Note:
Diagram shown with circuits de-energised, circuit breakers
open and relays in normal position.

Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS100/630 devices
Diagram no. 51201177

Electrical diagrams

Source-changeover system without automatic-control system

Without auxiliaries for emergency off

Local reset

NORMAL

11 12 13 14 15 16

N
IVE

R
1

22

82

24

84

B2

A2

A4

10

10

B4

QN

Voluntary remote reset

OF2

MT
trip unit
SDE

11 12 13 14 15 16

N
IVE
81

21

A1

L1

RN

RR

REPLACEMENT

22

24

82

84

B2

A2

A4

B4

Automatic reset
QR
OF2

(1)

MT

trip unit
SDE

(1)

IVE

R
1

21

81

A1

10

L1

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

(1) : Prefabricated wiring: cannot be modified

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QN Normal source Compact NS equipped with motor mechanism
QR
SDE
IVE
MT
OF2
RN
RR

Replacement source Compact NS equipped with motor mechanism

fault-trip indication contact
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit
motor mechanism
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
reset order for breaker QN
reset order for breaker QR

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuits de-energised, circuit breakers
open and relays in normal position.

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Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS100/630 devices
Diagram no. 51201178

Electrical diagrams

Source-changeover system without automatic-control system

With emergency off by MN release and automatic reset
NORMAL

(2)

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

D1

F1

D1

22

82

24

84

B2

A2

A4

B4

QN
OF2
MT
trip unit
SDE

MN

BP
D4

81

21

A1

L1

KA3
KA3

D4

REPLACEMENT

D1

D1

22

24

82

84

B2

A2

A4

Automatic reset

B4

QR
OF2

(1)
MT

trip unit
SDE

IVE

(1)

MN

D4

21

81

A1

KA3

L1

10

KA3

D4

(1) : Prefabricated wiring supplied

(2) : Independent auxiliary source

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QN Normal source Compact NS equipped with motor mechanism
QR
MN
OF2
SDE
MT
IVE
BP
KA3
F1

58

"Replacement source Compact NS equipped with motor mechanism

undervoltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
motor mechanism
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit
emergency off button with latching
auxiliary relay
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
After a fault trip, the breaker must be reset manually by
pressing its reset button.
Diagram shown with circuits de-energised, circuit breakers
open and relays in normal position.

Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS100/630 devices
Diagram no. 51201179

Electrical diagrams

Source-changeover system without automatic-control system

With emergency off by MX release / automatic reset
NORMAL
(2)

CN3

. CN3 +

CN4

. CN4

CN5

. CN5 +

CN6

. CN6

C1

F1

C1

22

82

24

84

B2

A2

A4

B4

opening
order

QN
OF2

KA1
KA1

MT
trip unit
SDE

MX

C2

81

21

A1

(2)

L1

F2

C2

opening
order

REPLACEMENT
KA2
KA2

C1

C1

22

24

82

84

B2

A2

A4

B4

Automatic reset
QR
OF2

(1)
MT

trip unit
SDE

IVE

(1)

MX

C2

21

81

A1

10

KA1

L1

(3)

KA2

C2

(1) : Prefabricated wiring supplied

(2) : This source can be:
the source present in the case of voltage monitoring
an independent source
In this case, the MX release must be protected.
(3) : The reset orders must be delayed by 0.3 seconds.

Legends
QN Normal source Compact NS equipped with motor mechanism
QR
SDE
OF2
MX
MT
IVE
KA1
KA2
F1
F2

Replacement source Compact NS equipped with motor mechanism

fault-trip indication contact
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
shunt release
motor mechanism
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit
time-delayed auxiliary relays
time-delayed auxiliary relays
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
After a fault trip, the breaker must be reset manually by
pressing its reset button.
Diagram shown with circuits de-energised, circuit breakers
open and relays in normal position.

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Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS630b/1600 devices
Diagram no. 51201180

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking with lockout after a fault

Auxiliary
power supply

Transfer to
replacement source
ON

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

FR

F1

Transfer to normal
source

OR

FN

314

314

312

12
14

84

82

A2

A4

(1)

B4

312

12
14

84

82

A2

A4

B4

(1)

CE1
CE1
OF1

QN
SDE1

OF1

QR
SDE1

Electrical
operation

311

11

81

(1)

A1

311

11

81

A1

Electrical
operation

(1)

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

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QN Normal source Compact NS630b to 1600
QR
OF...
SDE1
CE1
F1
ON
OR
FN
FR

60

Replacement source Compact NS NS630b to 1600

breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Remplacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (electrical
operation, MCH, MX, MN...).

Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS630b/1600 devices
Diagram no. 51201181

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking with lockout after a fault and emergency off by shunt release
N

Auxiliary
power supply

Transfer to
replacement source
ON

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

FR

F1

FN

OR

Transfer to
normal source

KA3

KA3

314

314

312

12
14

84

82

C12

A2

A4

(1)

B4

312

12
14

82
84

C12

A2

A4

B4

(1)

CE1
CE1

BP

OF1

QN
SDE1

OF1

QR
SDE1

Electrical
operation
MX

Electrical
operation

311

11

81

C11

(1)

A1

311

11

81

C11

A1

MX

(1)

KA3

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

Legends
QN Normal source Compact NS630b to 1600
QR
OF...
SDE1
CE1
F1
MX
BP
KA3
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Compact NS NS630b to 1600

breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
shunt release
emergency off button with latching
auxiliary relay
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (electrical
operation, MCH, MX, MN...).

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Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS630b/1600 devices
Diagram no. 51201182

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking with lockout after a fault and emergency off by undervoltage

Auxiliary
power supply

Transfer to
replacement source
ON

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

FR

F1
OR

Transfer to
normal source

FN

KA3

KA3

314

12
14

84

82

D2

A2

A4

B4

312

(1)

314

312

12
14

84

82

D2

A2

A4

B4

(1)

CE1
CE1

QN

BP

OF1
SDE1
OF1

QR
SDE1

Electrical
operation
MN

Electrical
operation

311

11

81

A1

(1)

D1

311

11

81

D1

A1

MN

(1)

KA3

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

Legends
QN Normal source Compact NS630b to 1600
QR
OF...
SDE1
CE1
F1
MN
BP
KA3
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Compact NS NS630b to 1600

breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
undervoltage release
emergency off button with latching
auxiliary relay
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
"Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

62

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (electrical
operation, MCH, MX, MN...).

Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS630b/1600 devices
Diagram no. 51201183

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking by IVE with lockout after a fault

N

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

BK

RD

GN

BN

VT

WH

(2)

BK

RD

GN

BN

VT

WH

314

312

12
14

A2

A4

(1)
B4

IVE
(2)

314

312

12
14

84

82

A2

A4

B4

6
ON

(1)

7
OR

8
FN

10

FR

Transfer to
replacement source

CE1

CE1

Transfer to normal
source

OF1

QN
SDE

OF1

QR
Electrical
operation

SDE

311

11

81

A1

Electrical
operation

311

11

81

A1

YE

GY

(1)

YE

GY

(1)

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

(2) Prefabricated wiring supplied

Legends
QN Normal source Compact NS630b to 1600
QR
OF...
SDE1
CE1
F1
IVE
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Compact NS NS630b to 1600

breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (electrical
operation, MCH, MX, MN...).

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Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS630b/1600 devices

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking by IVE with lockout after a fault and emergency off by shunt release

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

KA3

F1

RD

BK

GN

VT

BN

WH

(2)

RD

BK

GN

BN

VT

WH

314

312

12
14

C12

A2

A4

(1)

B4

IVE
(2)

7
OR

8
FN

10

FR

Transfer to
replacement source

314

312

12
14

84

82

C12

A2

A4

B4

ON

(1)

CE1

CE1

Transfer to normal
source

OF1

QN
SDE

OF1

QR
Electrical
operation

KA3

SDE
MX

Electrical
operation

311

11

81

C11

A1

MX

BP

311

11

81

C11

A1

YE

GY

(1)

KA3

YE

GY

(1)

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

(2) Prefabricated wiring supplied

Lgende
QN Normal source Compact NS630b to 1600
QR
OF...
SDE1
CE1
F1
IVE
MX
BP
KA3
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Compact NS NS630b to 1600

breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit
shunt release
emergency off button with latching
auxiliary relay
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

64

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (electrical
operation, MCH, MX, MN...).

Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS630b/1600 devices
Diagram no. 51201185

Electrical diagrams

Auxiliary
Alimentation
Auxilliary
power
auxiliaire
powersupply
supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

KA3

F1

BK

RD

GN

BN

VT

WH

(2)

IVE
BK

RD

GN

BN

314

312

12
14

D2

A2

A4

(1)

VT

WH

(2)

B4

314

312

12
14

84

82

D2

A2

A4

B4

6
ON

(1)

7
OR

8
FN

10

FR

Transfer
Transfert
vers
Transfer to
to
replacement
source
le
Remplacement
replacement
source

CE1

CE1

Transfertto
vers
Transfer
normal
le
Normal
source
normal
source

OF1

QN
SDE

OF1

QR
Electrical
operation

KA3

SDE
MN

Electrical
operation

311

11

81

D1

A1

MN

BP

311

11

81

A1

D1

YE

(1)

GY

(1)
KA3

YE

GY

E59543

Electrical interlocking by IVE with lockout after a fault and emergency off by undervoltage release

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

(2) Prefabricated wiring supplied

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QN Normal source Compact NS630b to 1600
QR
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
CE1
F1
IVE
MN
BP
KA3
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Compact NS NS630b to 1600

spring-charging motor
standard opening release
standard closing release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit
undervoltage release
emergency off button with latching
auxiliary relay
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (electrical
operation, MCH, MX, MN...).

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Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS630b/1600 devices
Diagram no. 51201186

Electrical diagrams

Automatic-control system without IVE for permanent replacement source without lockout after a fault

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

KA2

S1

F3
OFF Auto N
KM2

KM1

KM2

KA1

KM1

KA1

KA2

F2

314

312

12
14

84

82

A2

A4

B4

(1)

314

312

12
14

84

82

A2

A4

B4

(1)
CE1

KA1

CE1
OF1

QN
SDE

OF1

QR
Electrical
operation

SDE

311

11

81

A1

Electrical
operation

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QN Normal source Compact NS630b to 1600
QR
OF...
SDE1
CE1
F1
F2/F3
S1
KA1
KA2
KM1
KM2

66

Replacement source Compact NS NS630b to 1600

breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
circuit breaker (high breaking capacity)
control switches
auxiliary relays - UN presence detection
auxiliary relays - UR presence detection
contactors with 0.25 second delay (for transfer to Replacement source)
contactors with 0.25 second delay (for transfer to Normal source)

311

11

81

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

A1

(1)

KM1

(1)

KM2

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (electrical
operation, MCH, MX, MN...).

Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Compact NS630b/1600 devices
Diagram no. 51201187

Electrical diagrams

Automatic-control system for replacement source generator set without lockout after a fault
N1 REPLACEMENT SOURCE
genset
automatic-control genset startup order
system

genset
monitoring

genset
fault

genset
voltage
monitoring

genset
voltage
fault

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1
KA3

S1

OFF Auto N
KM2

KM1
KM2

KM1

KA2

KA1

KA2

F3

KA1

314

312

12
14

84

82

A2

C2

B4

(1)

KA3

(1)

F2

OF1

QN

314

312

12
14

84

82

A2

A4

B4

CE1

CE1

SDE1
OF1

QR
Electrical
operation

SDE1

KA1

311

11

81

(1)

A1

311

11

81

A1

Electrical
operation

KM1

KM2

(1)

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

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QN Normal source Compact NS630b to 1600
QR
OF...
SDE1
CE1
F1
F2/F3
S1
KA1
KA2
KA3
KM1
KM2

Replacement source Compact NS NS630b to 1600

breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
circuit breaker (high breaking capacity)
control switches
auxiliary relays - UN presence detection
auxiliary relays - UR presence detection
auxiliary relays - generator set startup if UN absent
contactors with 0.25 second delay (for transfer to Replacement source)
contactors with 0.25 second delay (for transfer to Normal source)

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (electrical
operation, MCH, MX, MN...).

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Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51201139

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking with lockout after a fault

Auxiliary
power supply
Transfer to
replacement source

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1
ON

FR

Transfer to
normal source

OR

FN

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

254

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

(1)

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

254

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

(1)

CE1

CE1
OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
MCH
PF
CH

MX

XF

MCH

MX

XF

311

41

31

21

11

81

251

A1

C1

B1

CH

311

41

31

21

11

81

251

A1

C1

B1

(1)

(1)

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

Legends
QN Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
F1
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51201140

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking with lockout after a fault and emergency off by shunt release

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

Transfer to
replacement source

F1
ON

FR

Transfer to
normal source

OR

KA3
KA3

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

C12

254

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

(1)

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

C12

254

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

(1)

CE1

CE1
OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

BP

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
MCH
PF
CH

MX

XF

MX2

MCH

MX

XF

MX2

311

41

31

21

11

81

C11

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

311

41

31

21

11

81

C11

251

A1

C1

B1

(1)

(1)

KA3

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

Legends
QN Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
F1
MX2
BP
KA3
S1
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
shunt release
emergency off button with latching
time delay for genset startup order to avoid starting the genset for transient UN disturbances
control switches
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51201141

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking with lockout after a fault and emergency off by undervoltage release

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

Transfer to
replacement source

F1
ON

FR

OR

Transfer to
normal source

KA3

KA3

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

D2

252

A2
254

B2

C2

B3

(1)

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

D2

252

A2
254

B2

C2

B3

(1)

CE1

CE1
BP

OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
MCH
PF
CH

MX

XF

MN

MCH

MX

XF

MN

311

41

31

21

11

81

D1

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

311

41

31

21

11

81

D1

A1

251

C1

B1

(1)

(1)

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

KA3

Legends
QN Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
MN
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
F1
BP
S1
KA3
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
undervoltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
emergency off button with latching
control switches
auxiliary relay
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51201142

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking by IVE with lockout after a fault

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

BK

RD

GN

WH

VT

(3)

IVE
BK

RD

GN

WH
314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

254

C2

A2
252

(2)

B2

VT

(3)

B3

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

254

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

6
ON

(2)

7
OR

8
FN

10

FR

Transfer to
replacement source

CE1

CE1
OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

Transfer to
normal source

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
MCH
PF
XF

MCH

MX

XF

311

41

31

11

(1)

21

311

41

YE

BN

GY

YE

BN

31
(2)

(1)

GY

21

11

81

B1

(2)

A1

81

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

251

MX

C1

CH

(1) Not to be wired for the without lockout after a fault solution
(2) Not to be wired on fixed version
(3) Prefabricated wiring supplied

Legends
QN "Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
IVE
F1
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51201143

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking by IVE with lockout after a fault and emergency off by shunt release

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

KA3

RD

GN

BK

VT

WH

(3)

RD

GN

BK

VT

WH
314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

C12

254

B2

C2

A2
252

(2)

B3

IVE
(3)

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

C12
82

254

A2
252

C2

B2

B3

(2)

Transfer to
replacement source

6
ON

7
OR

8
FN

10

FR

CE1

CE1
OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

Transfer to
normal source

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
KA3

SDE1
MCH
PF
CH

MX

XF

MX2

MCH
BP

MX

XF

MX2

311

41

31

21

11

311

41

31
(2)

YE

BN

GY

YE

BN

GY

(1)

21

11

81

C11

A1

B1

251

(2)

(1)

C1

81

C11

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

KA3

(1) Not to be wired for the without lockout after a fault solution
(2) Not to be wired on fixed version
(3) Prefabricated wiring supplied

Legends
QN Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
IVE
F1
BP
KA3
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
emergency off button with latching
auxiliary relay
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

72

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51201144

Electrical diagrams

Electrical interlocking by IVE with lockout after a fault and emergency off by undervoltage release
N

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

KA3

RD

GN

BK

VT

WH

(3)

RD

GN

BK

VT

WH
314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

D2

252

B2

C2

A2
254

(2)
B3

IVE
(3)

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

D2
82

252

A2
254

C2

B2

B3

(2)

Transfer to
replacement source

6
ON

7
OR

8
FN

10

FR

CE1

CE1
OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

Transfer to
normal source

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
KA3

SDE1
MCH
PF
CH

MX

XF

MN

MCH
BP

MX

XF

MN

311

41

31

21

11

311

41

YE

BN

GY

YE

BN

31

(2)

(1)
GY

21

11

81

D1

251

B1

A1

(2)

(1)

C1

81

D1

251

A1

C1

B1

CH

KA3

(1) Not to be wired for the without lockout after a fault solution
(2) Not to be wired on fixed version
(3) Prefabricated wiring supplied

Legends
QN Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
MN
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
IVE
F1
BP
S1
KA3
ON
OR
FN
FR

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
undervoltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
emergency off button with latching
control switches
auxiliary relay
Normal source opening order
Replacement source opening order
Normal source closing order (0.25 second delay)
Replacement source closing order (0.25 second delay)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156226

Electrical diagrams

Automatic-control system without IVE for permanent replacement source without lockout after a fault
R

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

S1
KA2
OFF Auto N

F3
KM2

KM1

KM2

KA1

KM1

KA1

KA2

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

254

(1)

F2

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

254

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

(1)

CE1

CE1
OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
MCH

KA1

PF
CH

MX

XF

MCH

MX

XF

311

41

31

21

11

81

251

A1

C1

B1

CH

(1)

311

41

31

21

11

81

A1

251

C1

B1

(1)

KM1

KM2

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

Legends
QN Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
F1
F2/F3
S1
KA1
KA2
KA3
KM1
KM2

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
circuit breaker (high breaking capacity)
control switches
auxiliary relays - UN presence detection
auxiliary relays - UR presence detection
auxiliary relays - generator set startup if UN absent
contactors with 0.25 second delay (for transfer to Replacement source)
contactors with 0.25 second delay (for transfer to Normal source)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156227

Electrical diagrams

Automatic-control system for replacement source generator set without lockout after a fault
N1

REPLACEMENT SOURCE
genset
automatic-control genset startup order
system

genset
monitoring

genset
fault

genset
voltage
monitoring

genset
voltage
fault

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1
KA3

S1

OFF Auto N
KM2

KM1
KM2

KM1

KA1

KA2

KA2

314

312

44

42

34

24

22

12
14

84

82

254

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

314

312

44

42

34

24

22

12
14

84

82

254

A2
252

B2

C2

F2

32

(1)

KA3

B3

KA1

32

(1)

F3

CE1

CE1
OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
MCH

KA1

PF
CH

MX

XF

MCH

MX

XF

311

41

31

21

11

81

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

311

41

31

21

11

81

251

A1

C1

B1

(1)

(1)

KM1

KM2

(1) Not to be wired on fixed version

Legends
QN Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
F1
F2/F3
S1
KA1
KA2
KA3
KM1
KM2

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
circuit breaker (high breaking capacity)
control switches
auxiliary relays - UN presence detection
auxiliary relays - UR presence detection
auxiliary relays - generator set startup if UN absent
contactors with 0.25 second delay (for transfer to Replacement source)
contactors with 0.25 second delay (for transfer to Normal source)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156904

Electrical diagrams

Automatic-control system for permanent replacement source with lockout after a fault (with MN)
Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1
KA1
S1

OFF R Auto N

KA1

KA1

KA3

KA2

11 12

RD

BK
GN

VT

WH

(3)

RD

BK

GN

VT

WH
314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

252

254

A2

D2

B2

14 15

16

IVE
(3)
(2)

B3

13

10

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

252

A2
254

D2

B2

B3

(2)

CE1
KA2 KA3 KA2 KA3

CE1
OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
MCH
PF
XF

MCH

311

41

31
(2)

YE

GY

(1)

21

11

81

A1

251

(2)

YE

BN

GY

XF

311

41

31

MN

B1

(1)

21

11

81

A1

251

D1

B1

CH

BN

MN

D1

CH

(1) Not to be wired for the without lockout after a fault solution
(2) Not to be wired on fixed version
(3) Prefabricated wiring supplied

Legends
QN
QR
MCH
XF
MN
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
IVE
F1
F2
S1
KA1
KA2
KA3

Normal source Masterpact NW

Replacement source Masterpact NW
spring-charging motor
standard closing voltage release
undervoltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
circuit breaker (high breaking capacity)
control switches
auxiliary relays
auxiliary relays
auxiliary relays

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

76

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156905

Electrical diagrams

Automatic-control system for replacement source generator set with lockout after a fault (with MN)
N
Auxiliary
power supply

KA1

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

REPLACEMENT SOURCE
F1
genset
automatic-control genset startup order
system

genset
monitoring

genset
fault

genset
voltage
monitoring

genset
voltage
fault

S1

OFF R Auto N
KA2

KA1

KA1

KA3

KA2

11 12

RD

GN

BK

VT

WH

(3)

RD

GN

BK

VT

WH
314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

252

A2
254

D2

B2

14 15

16

IVE
(3)
(2)

B3

13

10

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

252

A2
254

D2

B2

B3

(2)

CE1
KA2 KA3 KA2 KA3

CE1
OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
MCH
PF
XF

MCH

311

41

31
(2)

YE

GY

(1)

21

11

81

A1

251

(2)

YE

BN

GY

XF

311

41

31

MN

B1

(1)

21

11

81

251

A1

D1

B1

CH

BN

MN

D1

CH

(1) Not to be wired for the without lockout after a fault solution
(2) Not to be wired on fixed version
(3) Prefabricated wiring supplied

Legends
QN Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
XF
MN
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
F1
F2
S1
KA1
KA2
KA3

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard closing voltage release
undervoltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
circuit breaker (high breaking capacity)
control switches
auxiliary relay
time delay for genset startup order to avoid starting the genset for transient UN disturbances
auxiliary relay

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
3 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156906

Electrical diagrams

2 Normal sources and 1 Replacement source: electrical interlocking without lockout after a fault
N1

N2

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

t1

OF2

OF3

324

322

324

322

OF4
CE1
OF1

QN2

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

12

254

252

A2

B2

CE2

C2

CE1
OF1

QN1

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

12

254

252

A2

B2

CE2

B3

CE1

C2

B3

324

322

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

12

254

252

A2

B2

C2

B3

t2

OF2

OF3

CE2

OF4

PF

QR

OF1

MCH

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
CH

MX

XF

MCH
PF
XF

MCH

MX

XF

321

311

41

31

21

11

A1

251

B1

321

311

41

31

21

11

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

C1

MX

321

311

41

31

21

11

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

Legends
QN... Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
PF
CE
CH
F1
t1
t2

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
order for transfer from R to N1 + N2
(QN1 and QN2 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
order for transfer from N1 + N2to R
(QR closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal 1
0
1
0
1
0

Normal 2
0
1
0
0
1

Replacement
0
0
1
0
0

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
3 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156907

Electrical diagrams

2 Normal sources and 1 Replacement source: electrical interlocking with lockout after a fault
N1

N2

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

t1

t2

KA1
KA1

KA1

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

12

84

82

254

A2
252

C2

B2

B3

KA2
KA2

314

44
312

34
42

32

24

22

14

12

84

82

254

A2
252

C2

B2

B3

KA2

OF2

OF3

314

44
312

34
42

32

24

22

14

12

84

82

254

A2
252

C2

CE1
OF1

QN1

B2

B3

CE1

OF4
CE1

SDE1
OF1

QN2

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1

QR

OF1

MCH

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
CH

MX

XF

MCH
PF
XF

MCH

MX

XF

311

41

31

21

11

81

251

A1

B1

311

41

31

21

11

81

251

A1

C1

B1

CH

C1

MX

311

41

31

21

11

81

251

A1

C1

B1

CH

Legends
QN... Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
F1
S1
S2
t1
t2

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
control switches
source selection switches
order for transfer from R to N1 + N2
(QN1 and QN2 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
order for transfer from N1 + N2to R
(QR closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimumm)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal 1
0
1
0
1
0

Normal 2
0
1
0
0
1

Replacement
0
0
1
0
0

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
3 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156908

Electrical diagrams

2 Normal sources and 1 Replacement source: automatic-control system for generator set without
lockout after a fault (with MN)
N1 N2
Auxiliary
power supply

REPLACEMENT SOURCE

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

genset
automatic-control genset startup order
system

genset
monitoring

F1

genset
fault

S1

OFF R Auto N

genset
voltage
monitoring

genset
voltage
fault

F2
S2

F2
KA2
KA2

N1

KA2

KA2 KA2

KA4

N2

F2
KA1

F2

KA1

KA4

KA3

N1+N2

KA4

KA3

KA1

KA5

KA6

KA5

324

22
24
32
34
42
44
312
314
322

12
14

B3
B2

D2

A2
254
252

324

12
14
22
24
32
34
42
44
312
314
322

B3
B2

D2

A2
254
252

KA6

12
14
22
24
32
34
42
44
312
314
322
324

252

D2

B3
B2

CE1 CE2

A2
254

CE1 CE2

OF1 OF2 OF3 OF4

QN1

CE1 CE2
OF1 OF2 OF3 OF4

QN2

PF

QR

OF1 OF2 OF3 OF4

MCH

PF
CH

MN

XF

MCH

PF
XF

MCH

MN

XF

321

41

311

21

31

11

251

A1

B1

321

41

311

31

21

11

251

A1

D1

B1

CH

D1

MN

321

41

311

21

31

11

251

A1

D1

B1

CH

Legends
QN... Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
XF
MN
OF...
PF
CE...
CH
F1
F2/F3
S1
S2
KA1
KA2
KA3
KA4
KA5
KA6

80

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard closing voltage release
undervoltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
circuit breaker (high breaking capacity)
control switches
source selection switches
auxiliary relay
auxiliary relays with 10 to 180 sec. time delay
auxiliary relays with 0.1 to 30 sec. time delay
auxiliary relay
auxiliary relays with 0.25 sec. time delay
auxiliary relays with 0.25 sec. time delay

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal 1
0
1
0
1
0

Normal 2
0
1
0
0
1

Replacement
0
0
1
0
0

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charge.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

Remote-operated
source-changeover systems
3 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156909

Electrical diagrams

2 Normal sources and 1 Replacement source: automatic-control system for generator set with lockout
after a fault (with MN))
N1 N2
REPLACEMENT SOURCE

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

genset
automatic-control genset startup order
system

F1

genset
monitoring

genset
fault

genset
voltage
monitoring

genset
voltage
fault

S1

OFF R Auto N

F2
S2

F2
KA2

KA2

KA2
KA1

F2

KA1

N1

N2

KA2 KA2

KA4

F2

N1+N2

KA3

KA4

KA4

KA3

KA1

KA7

KA5

KA6
KA6
KA8

KA8

KA7
KA7

KA5

324
332
334

22
24
32
34
42
44
312
314
322

B3
B2

D2

A2
254
252
82
84
12
14

324
332
334

A2
254
252
82
84
12
14
22
24
32
34
42
44
312
314
322

D2

B3
B2

KA8

D2

B3
B2

CE1 CE2 CE3

A2
254
252
82
84
12
14
22
24
32
34
42
44
312
314
322
324
332
334

CE1 CE2 CE3

OF1 OF2 OF3 OF4

QN1

CE1 CE2 CE3

SDE1
OF1 OF2 OF3 OF4

QN2

PF

QR

SDE1
OF1 OF2 OF3 OF4

MCH

PF
SDE1
CH

MN

XF

MCH

PF
XF

MCH

MN

XF

331

321

41

311

31

11

21

81

251

A1

B1

331

321

41

311

31

11

21

81

251

A1

D1

B1

CH

D1

MN

331

321

41

311

31

11

21

81

251

A1

D1

B1

CH

Legends
QN... Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
XF
MN
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE...
CH
F1
F2/F3
S1
S2
KA1
KA2
KA3
KA4
KA5
KA6
KA7
KA8

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard closing voltage release
undervoltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
circuit breaker (high breaking capacity)
control switches
source selection switches
auxiliary relay
auxiliary relays with 10 to 180 sec. time delay
auxiliary relays with 0.1 to 30 sec. time delay
auxiliary relay
auxiliary relays with 0.25 sec. time delay
auxiliary relays with 0.25 sec. time delay
auxiliary relay
auxiliary relay

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal 1
0
1
0
1
0

Normal 2
0
1
0
0
1

Replacement
0
0
1
0
0

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charge.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
3 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156910

Electrical diagrams

3 sources with only 1 device closed: electrical interlocking without lockout after a fault
SOURCE 1
SOURCE 2
SOURCE 3

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

t1
t2

OF2

OF3

324

322

324

322

314

44
312

34
42

32

24

22

14

12

254

A2
252

B2

CE2

C2

CE1
OF1

QS1

314

44
312

34
42

32

24

22

14

12

254

B2

C2

CE2
B3

CE1

A2
252

324

B3

322

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

12

254

A2
252

C2

B2

B3

t3

OF4
CE1
OF1

QS2

OF2

OF3

CE2

OF4

PF

QS3

OF1

MCH

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
CH

MX

XF

MCH
PF
XF

MCH

MX

XF

321

311

41

31

21

11

251

A1

B1

321

311

41

31

21

11

A1

251

B1

C1

CH

C1

MX

321

311

41

31

21

11

251

A1

C1

B1

CH

Legends
QS... Source Masterpact NW
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
PF
CE...
CH
F1
t1
t2
t3

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
order for transfer to Source 1
(QS1 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
order for transfer to Source 2
(QS2 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
order for transfer to Source 3
(QS3 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Source 1
0
1
0
0

Source 2
0
0
1
0

Source 3
0
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charge.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
3 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156911

Electrical diagrams

3 sources with only 1 device closed: electrical interlocking with lockout after a fault

SOURCE 1
SOURCE 2
SOURCE 3

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

t1
t2
t3

KA1

OF1

OF2

OF3

324

322

314

312

44

42

34

22

32

KA3

24

KA3

14

84

82

254

A2
252

B2

C2

CE2

12

324

322

CE2

CE1

QS1

314

312

44

42

34

32

KA3

24

22

14

KA2

12

84

82

254

B2

C2

KA2

B3

CE1

A2
252

324

B3

322

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

KA1

12

84

82

254

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

KA2
KA1

OF4
CE1

CE2

SDE1
OF1

QS2
PF

QS3

OF2

OF3

OF4

SDE1
OF1

MCH

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
CH

MX

XF

MCH
PF
XF

MCH

MX

XF

321

311

41

31

21

11

81

A1

251

B1

321

311

41

31

21

11

81

A1

251

B1

C1

CH

C1

MX

321

311

41

31

21

11

81

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

Legends
QS... Source Masterpact NW
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE...
CH
F1
t1
t2
t3
KA1
KA2
KA3

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
order for transfer to Source 1
(QS1 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
order for transfer to Source 2
(QS2 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
order for transfer to Source 3
(QS3 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
auxiliary relays
auxiliary relays
auxiliary relays

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Source 1
0
1
0
0

Source 2
0
0
1
0

Source 3
0
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
3 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156912

Electrical diagrams

2 sources and 1 coupling: electrical interlocking without lockout after a fault

SOURCE 1

SOURCE 2

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

COUPLING

t1
t2
t3

QS1

OF2

OF3

324

322

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

12

254

A2
252

B2

CE2

C2

322

324

B3

CE1
OF1

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

12

254

A2
252

B2

B3

C2

314
322
CE2

324

312

CE1

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

12

254

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

t4

OF4
CE1
OF1

QC

OF2

OF3

CE2

OF4

PF

QS2

OF1

MCH

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
CH

MX

XF

MCH
PF
XF

MCH

MX

XF

321

311

41

31

21

11

A1

251

B1

321

311

41

31

21

11

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

C1

MX

321

311

41

31

21

11

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

Legends
QS... Source Masterpact NW
QC
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
PF
CE...
CH
F1
t1
t2
t3
t4

Coupling Masterpact NW
spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
coupling order for Source 1 failure
(QC closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
coupling order for Source 2 failure
(QC closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
coupling order for Source 1 restored
(QS1 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
coupling order for Source 2 restored
(QS2 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Source 1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0

Source 2
0
1
0
1
0
1
0

Coupling
0
0
1
1
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charge.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
3 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156913

Electrical diagrams

2 sources and 1 coupling: electrical interlocking with lockout after a fault

SOURCE 1

SOURCE 2

Auxiliary
power supply

CN1

. CN1 +

CN2

. CN2

F1

COUPLING

t1
t2
t3
t4
KA1

324

OF1

OF2

OF3

324

322

324

322

314

312

44

42

34

32

22

24

KA3

14

KA3
12

84

82

254

B2

C2

CE2

A2
252

CE2

CE1

QS1

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

KA2

12

84

82

254

B2

C2

KA2

B3

CE1

A2
252

KA3

B3

322

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

14

KA1

12

84

82

254

A2
252

B2

C2

B3

KA2
KA1

OF4
CE1

CE2

SDE1
OF1

QC

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1

QS2

OF1

MCH

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
CH

MX

XF

MCH
PF
XF

MCH

MX

XF

321

311

41

31

21

11

81

A1

251

B1

321

311

41

31

21

11

81

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

C1

MX

321

311

41

31

21

11

81

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

Legends
QS... Source Masterpact NW
QC
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE...
CH
F1
t1
t2
t3
t4
KA1
KA2
KA3

Coupling Masterpact NW
spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
coupling order for Source 1 failure
(QC closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
coupling order for Source 2 failure
(QC closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
coupling order for Source 1 restored
(QS1 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
coupling order for Source 2 restored
(QS2 closing time delay = 0.25 sec. minimum)
auxiliary relays
auxiliary relays
auxiliary relays

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Source 1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0

Source 2
0
1
0
1
0
1
0

Coupling
0
0
1
1
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

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source-changeover systems
3 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156914

Electrical diagrams

2 sources and 1 coupling: automatic-control system with lockout after a fault

SOURCE 1

SOURCE 2

S1
KA1

KA1

KA1

forced
OFF
auto

KA1
KA1

KA1

KA2
KA2

F3

KA3
KA3

S2

KA4

S1 + C
S1 + S2
S2 + C

KA4

F2

KA6

KA5

KA7

KA5

KA5

KA6
KA6

COUPLING
KA7

KA7

324

82
84
12
14
22
24
32
34
42
44
312
314
322

B3
B2

C2

A2
252
254

324

82
84
12
14
22
24
32
34
42
44
312
314
322

B3
B2

C2

F2

A2
252
254

F2

324

12
14
22
24
32
34
42
44
312
314
322

82
84

B3
B2

C2

CE1 CE2

A2
252
254

CE1 CE2

OF1 OF2 OF3 OF4

QS1

CE1 CE2

SDE1
OF1 OF2 OF3 OF4

QC

PF

QS2

SDE1
OF1 OF2 OF3 OF4

MCH

PF
SDE1
MX

CH

XF

MCH

PF
MCH

321

MX

XF

311

321

41

31

21

11

81

A1

251

B1

321

41

311

31

11

21

81

A1

251

B1

CH

C1

41

311

31

11

21

81

A1

251

B1

C1

XF

C1

MX

CH

Legends
QS... Source Masterpact NW
QC
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE...
CH
F1
F2/F3
S1
S2
KA1
KA2
KA3
KA4
KA5
KA6
KA7

86

Coupling Masterpact NW
spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
auxiliary power supply circuit breaker
circuit breaker (high breaking capacity)
control switches
source selection switches
auxiliary relays with 10 to 180 sec. time delay
auxiliary relays with 0.1 to 30 sec. time delay
auxiliary relays with 10 to 180 sec. time delay
auxiliary relays with 0.1 to 30 sec. time delay
auxiliary relays with 0.25 sec. time delay
auxiliary relays with 0.25 sec. time delay
auxiliary relays with 0.25 sec. time delay

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Source 1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0

Source 2
0
1
0
1
0
1
0

Coupling
0
0
1
1
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charge.
Auxiliary power supply = supply voltage of auxiliary relays
(KA...) = supply voltage of electrical auxiliaries (MCH, MX,
MN...).

Source-changeover systems
with automatic controllers
2 Compact NS100/1600 or
Masterpact NW devices

Electrical diagrams

Source-changeover system with BA controller

Coupling

selector

N
R
auto stop

23 22

14 13 16 15 11 12 10 9 5 7
1

Q1

Q2

Transfer conditions

ACP

24

6 8

2 N O L 17 18 20 21

10

R E 25

25
N

if contact closed

voluntary transfer order

(e.g. for energy management)

24

25

23 22

stop
N
R
auto

Terminals 20 and 21:

additional control contact
(not part of controller).

17 18 20

BA

21

11 12

13 14 15 16 10

11 12 13 14 15 16

IVE
R
1

10

remove jumpers
for NS630b/1600 and
Masterpact NT/NW

Legends
Q1 : circuit breaker supplying and protecting the automatic-control circuits for the Normal
source
Q2:

circuit breaker supplying and protecting the automatic-control circuits for the
Replacement source
ACP: auxiliaries control plate
BA: automatic controller
IVE: electrical interlocking and terminal block unit

Tests on Normal and Replacement

source voltages
The single-phase check for UN and UR is
implemented across terminals 1 and 5 of
circuit breakers Q1 and Q2.
Note:
Diagram shown with circuits de-energised, circuit breakers
open and relays in normal position.

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Source-changeover systems
with automatic controllers
2 Compact NS100/1600 or
Masterpact NW devices

Electrical diagrams

Source-changeover system with UA controller

Load shedding and genset management

N
R
auto stop

selector

load shedding generator

order
start-up order

23 22

27 26 28

30 29 31

14 13 16 15 11 12 10 9 5 7
1

Q1

Q2

6 8

Contacts shown with normal supply healthy; normal

breaker in ON position.

ACP

Transfer conditions
24

10

25

24 N O L

17 18 20 21

R E 25

A
B
C
01

/ voltage
A=0 1 phase control
A=1 3 phases control
N

voir tableau contrle de

la tension "Normal" UN

EJP / voluntary
B=0 N=off fault
B=1 N=on generator
24

25

23 22

stop
N
R
auto

if contact closed

voluntary transfer

C=0 t6=20s t max

C=1 t6=180s start generator

Terminals 20 and 21:

additional control contact
(not part of controller).

17 18 20

UA

21

Tests on Normal and Replacement

source voltages
Normal source voltage UN test
11 12

13 14 15 16 10

ref. UA
ref. UA150
supply
voltage
switch
position

29472
29474

29472
29474

29473
29475

/
/
N/ .
220/240VAC 220/240VAC 380/415VAC
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
440V - 60Hz
N

A=0
11 12 13 14 15 16

1L1 3L2 5L3

1L1 3L2 5L3

1L1 3L2 5L3

Q1

Q1

Q1

1L1 3L2 5L3

1L1 3L2 5L3

Q1

Q1

IVE
R

A=1
1

10

enlever
pour NS630b/1600 et
Masterpact NW

Legends
Q1 : circuit breaker supplying and protecting the automatic-control circuits for the Normal
source
Q2:

circuit breaker supplying and protecting the automatic-control circuits for the
Replacement source
ACP: auxiliaries control plate
UA: automatic controller
IVE: electrical interlocking and terminal block unit

88

Replacement source voltage UR test

The single-phase check for UR is
implemented across terminals 1 and 5 of
circuit breaker Q2.

Note:
Diagram shown with circuits de-energised, circuit breakers
open and relays in normal position.

Source-changeover systems
with automatic controllers
2 Compact NS100/1600 or
Masterpact NW devices

Electrical diagrams

Controller settings

Using communication functions

boucle COM
COM loop

24 N O L 17 18 20 21

R E 25

A
B
C

2
1

24 N O L 17 18 20 21

10
14

01
N / voltage
A=0 1 phase control
A=1 3 phase control

24v 0v
N

0v 24v
+

12

1
15

7
9

13

11

BBus

if contact closed

EJP / voluntary transfer

B=0 N=off fault

B=1 N=on generator

voluntary transfer

C=0 t6=20s t max

C=1 t6=180s start generator

R E 25

A
B
C

2
1

8
10
14

01

/ voltage
A=0 1 phase control
A=1 3 phase control

24v 0v

0v 24v
+

12

1
15

7
9

13

11

if contact closed

BBus

EJP / voluntary transfer

B=0 N=off fault

B=1 N=on generator

voluntary transfert

C=0 t6=20s t max

C=1 t6=180s start generator

The address of the UA controller is set

using the two BBus dials.
Tests on Normal source voltage
A=0
A=1

single-phase test,
three-phase test.

Voluntary transfer (e.g. for energy management)

c action in the event of genset failure
B = 0 circuit breaker N opens,
B = 1 circuit breaker N remains closed.
c maximum permissible genset startup time (T6)
C = 0 T = 120 s,
C = 1 T = 180 s.
After this time has elapsed, the genset is considered to have failed.

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Source-changeover systems
with automatic controllers
2 Masterpact NW devices
Diagram no. 51156903

Electrical diagram

Electrical interlocking with lockout after a fault

source management
N 1IA038

BK

RD

GN

(3)
VT

WH

BK

RD

GN

WH

BA/UA controller
for 2 devices
N 1IA036

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

254

B2

C2

A2
252

(2)
B3

VT

(3)

314

312

44

42

34

32

24

22

12
14

84

82

254

A2
252

C2

B2

B3

(2)

CE1

CE1
OF1

QN

OF2

OF3

OF4

SDE1
OF1

QR

OF2

OF3

OF4

PF
SDE1
MCH
PF
XF

MCH

MX

311

41

31

11

21

(2)

YE

(1)

BN

(1) Not to be wired for the without lockout after a fault solution
(2) Not to be wired on fixed version
(3) Prefabricated wiring supplied

81

A1

251

B1

(2)

YE

BN

GY

XF

311

41

31

11

(1)

21

81

A1

251

C1

B1

CH

C1

MX

GY

CH

Legends
QN Normal source Masterpact NW
QR
MCH
MX
XF
OF...
SDE1
PF
CE1
CH
IVE

Replacement source Masterpact NW

spring-charging motor
standard opening voltage release
standard closing voltage release
breaker ON/OFF indication contact
fault-trip indication contact
ready-to-close contact
connected-position indication contact (carriage switch)
springs charged indication contact
electrical interlocking and terminal block unit

Wiring colour codes

RD
red
GN
BK
VT
YE
GY
WH
BN

90

green
black
violet
yellow
grey
white
brown

States permitted by mechanical interlocking system

Normal
0
1
0

Replacement
0
0
1

Note:
Diagram shown with circuit breakers in connected position,
open, charged, and ready to close.