Residual Current Protective Devices / Arc Fault Detection Devices

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Residual Current Protective Devices /

Arc Fault Detection Devices
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Residual Current Protective Devices /

Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs)
2 Introduction
4 5SM3 RCCBs
8 SIQUENCE 5SM3 and 5SU1

universal current-sensitive RCCBs,
type B and type B+
14 Additional components
16 5SM2 RC units
18 5SU1 RCBOs
25 5SM6 AFD units
28 5ST busbars for

modular installation devices
31 5SM1 and 5SZ9 RCCB socket

outlets
32 Configuration
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Residual Current Protective Devices / Arc Fault Detection Devices
Introduction
■ Overview
Devices Page Application Standards Used in
Non-residential
Residential
buildings
buildings
Industry
5SM3 RCCBs 4 Personnel, material and fire protection, IEC/EN 61008 ✓ ✓ ✓
as well as protection against direct IEC/EN 62423
contact. SIGRES with active condensa-
tion protection for use in harsh environ-
ments. Super resistant and selective
versions
SIQUENCE 5SM3 and 5SU1 universal 8 SIQUENCE, the technology of universal VDE 0664-100 ✓ -- ✓
current-sensitive RCCBs, type B and current-sensitive residual current VDE 0664-200
type B+ protective devices VDE V 0664-110
Additional components 14 Remote controlled mechanisms, IEC/EN 62019 ✓ -- ✓

auxiliary switches for all residual current
operated circuit breakers.
Leakage current measurement device
for fault locating and the optimum
selection of RCCBs
RC units, 5SM2 16 The freely selectable combination of IEC/EN 61009 ✓ -- ✓
RC units with miniature circuit breakers
permits the flexible configuration of
RCBO combinations
5SU1 RCBOs 18 The ideal protection combination for all IEC/EN 61009 ✓ ✓ ✓
electrical circuits due to the compact
device versions of RCCBs and minia-
ture circuit breakers in a single device
5SM6 AFD units 25 Enhanced fire protection through the Future standard - ✓ ✓ --
detection and isolation of arcing faults IEC/EN 62606
5ST busbars for 28 Busbars in 10 mm2 and 16 mm2 save -- ✓ ✓ ✓

modular installation devices space in the distribution board and time
during mounting.
5SM1 and 5SZ9 RCCB socket outlets 31 For retrofitting in existing installations VDE 0664 ✓ ✓ ✓
10 mA 30 mA Configuration 32 This section tells you all you need to -- ✓ ✓ ✓

know about RCCBs in combination with
miniature circuit breakers, such as trip-
ping characteristics, selectivity and
breaking capacity
1 2 3 4
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Introduction
SIGRES
Design
Selection
SIGRES RCCBs were developed for use in harsh ambient con- criterion
ditions, such as swimming baths as protection against chlorine
and ozone, in the agricultural sector (ammonia), on building RCCB RCBO RC unit
sites and in the chemical industry (nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide,
solvents), in the food processing industry (hydrogen sulfide) and
in unheated rooms (dampness). The patented active condensa-
tion protection requires a continuous power supply and bottom Type Equipment, circuit,
infeed if the RCCB is switched off. load current,
AC A F B
residual current
When used in ambient conditions as defined in product stan- B+
dard DIN EN 61008-1, the operation interval for pressing the test
button can be extended to once a year.
Version System, equipment,
Super resistant æ ambient conditions
K S SIGRES 500 V 50- 400 Hz
Super resistant (short-time delayed) RCCBs meet the maximum
permissible break times for instantaneous devices. However, by
implementing a short-time delay they prevent unnecessary trip- Number of poles
ping operations, and thus plant faults, when pulse-shaped leak- Equipment
1+N 2 3 3+N 4
age currents occur - as is the case when capacitors are
switched on.
Rated residual current I∆n
Selective î protection objective Installation
Can be used as upstream group switch for selective tripping residual current regulation
contrary to downstream, instantaneous or short-time delayed protection VDE 0100-410
I∆n > 30mA Fire -530
RCCBs. Additional
-7xx
protection Trip conditions protection
Note: I I -482
I∆n ≤ 30 mA limited ∆n ∆n ≤ 300 mA VDS 3501
For further information on the subject of residual current
protective devices see the technology primer
"Residual Current Protective Devices", Rated current In Equipment
Article No.: E10003-E38-2B-G0090-7600.
Only with RCBOs with Trip conditions acc.

MCB characteristic to VDE 0100-410
B C D Equipment
I201_15509b
Selection aid for finding the appropriate residual current protective

device
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■ Overview ■ Benefits
RCCBs are used in all systems up to 240/415 V AC. Devices of • Instantaneous RCCBs with the N connection on the left-hand
type AC trip in the event of sinusoidal AC residual currents, side enable simple bus mounting with standard pin busbars
type A also trips in the event of pulsating DC residual currents. with miniature circuit breakers installed on the right-hand side
In addition, RCCBs type F also detect residual currents with • Instantaneous RCCBs with the N connection on the right-hand
mixed frequencies up to 1 kHz. side can be bus-mounted with miniature circuit breakers using
a special pin busbar
RCCBs with a rated residual current of maximum 30 mA are
• Instantaneous type A devices have a surge current withstand
used for personnel, material and fire protection, as well as for
capability with current waveform 8/20s of more than 1 kA,
protection against direct contact. RCCBs with a rated residual
super resistant of more than 3 kA and selective of more than
current of 10 mA are primarily used in areas that represent an
5 kA. This ensures safe operation
increased risk for personnel.
• SIGRES has an extremely long service life due to a patented
Since the introduction of DIN VDE 0100-410, all socket outlet active condensation protection and identical dimensions en-
current circuits up to 20 A must also be fitted with residual able the quick and easy replacement of existing instanta-
current protective devices with a rated residual current of neous RCCBs
max. 30 mA. This also applies to outdoor electrical circuits up to
32 A for the connection of portable equipment. • Super resistant devices increase system availability, as un-
necessary tripping is prevented in power supply systems with
Devices with a rated residual current of maximum 300 mA are short-time glitches
used as preventive fire protection in case of insulation faults. • Selective RCCBs increase system availability as a staggered
RCCBs with a rated residual current of 100 mA are primarily tripping time enables the selective tripping of RCCBs con-
used in European countries other than Germany. nected in series in the event of a fault
• Auxiliary switches or remote controlled mechanisms are also
available as additional components
• The operating handle and the test button can be locked by
means of a handle locking device.
■ Technical specifications
Instantaneous SIGRES Super resistant Selective
Standards IEC/DIN EN 61008-1 (VDE 0664-10); IEC/DIN EN 61008-2-1 (VDE 0664-11);
IEC/DIN EN 61543 (VDE 0664-30); IEC/DIN EN 62423 (VDE 0664-40)
Surge current withstand capability
• Type A with current waveform Acc. to EN 60060-2 kA >1 >3 >5
8/20 µs (VDE 0432-2)
• Type F with current waveform Acc. to EN 60060-2 kA -- -- >3 --
8/20 µs (VDE 0432-2)
Minimum operational voltage for test function operation V AC 100
Test cycles 1/2 year 1 year 1/2 year
Insulation coordination
• Overvoltage category III
Pollution degree 2
Terminal conductor cross-sections
• For 2 MW At In = 16 A, 25 A, 40 A mm2 1.0 ... 16
At In = 100 A, 125 A mm2 1.5 ... 50
2
• For 2.5 MW At In = 63 A, 80 A mm 1.5 ... 25
• For 4 MW At In = 25 A, 40 A, 63 A, 80 A mm2 1.5 ... 25
At In = 125 A mm2 2.5 ... 50
Terminal tightening torque
• Up to In 80 A Nm 2.5 ... 3.0
• At In = 100 A, 125 A Nm 3.0 ... 3.5
Mains connection Top or bottom Bottom Top or bottom
Mounting position (on a standard mounting rail) Any
Degree of protection Acc. to EN 60529 IP20, if the distribution board is installed, with connected conductors
(VDE 0470-1)
Touch protection Acc. to EN 50274 Finger and back-of-hand safe
(VDE 0660-514)
Service life Average number of switching > 10000
cycles
Storage temperature °C -40 ... +75
Ambient temperature °C -25 ... +45,
-25
marked with
Resistance to climate Acc. to IEC 60068-2-30 28 cycles (55 °C; 95 % rel. air humidity)
CFC and silicone-free Yes
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5SM3 RCCBs
Suitable RCCB type Circuits Load current Residual current

B F A AC i F1
mX
i F1
B+ mX
i F1
mX
i F1
mX
i F1
mX
i F1
mX
iL iL i F1 i F2
L1 M
N i F1 i F2
t t
PE
i F1
mX
i F1
mX
i F1
mX
iL iL i F1 i F2
L1
11 L2 i F1 i F2
M
N
PE t t
i F1
12
mX
iL iL i F1 i F2
L1
i201_16045
13 L2
L3 i F1 i F2
M
N t t
PE
Table: Possible residual current forms and suitable residual current devices
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■ Configuration
When using residual current protective devices type F, please • When configuring and setting up electrical systems with type
note the following: F, the same applies as for residual current protective devices
• They are not suitable for equipment that can generate smooth type A, i.e. electrical loads that can generate smooth DC re-
DC residual currents (see Table, page 2, circuits 8 to 13). sidual currents in the event of a fault are assigned their own
circuit with a universal current-sensitive residual current pro-
• They are not suitable for installation in networks with frequen- tective device (type B or type B+).
cies that deviate from the rated frequency (50 Hz) (not at the
outgoing terminal of a frequency converter).
Wh Wh
Type Type
AC/A/F AC/A/F
I n ≥ 300 mA S I n ≥ 300 mA S
Type Type Type Type

AC/A/F B/B+ AC/A/F B/B+
kHz kHz
I n ≤ 100 mA I n ≥ 30 mA I n ≤ 100 mA I n ≥ 30 mA
i201_18414
i201_18413
It is not permitted to branch off electrical circuits with these types of

electrical loads downstream of pulse-current-sensitive residual current
protective devices (type A or type F).
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■ Dimensional drawings
RCCBs up to 80 A
1 N 1 N 1 3 5 N
45
90
I201_07860c
2 N 2 N 2 4 6 N
36 45 72 44
7 64
1P+N 1P+N 3P+N
2 MW 2.5 MW 4 MW
RCCBs 100 and 125 A
1/L1 3/L2 5/L3 7/N

1 N
87
45
88
45
I201_07830a
I201_12856a
2/L1 4/L2 6/L3 8/N

2 N
72 44
36 44 7 65
7 65 68
70
1P+N, 2 MW 3P+N, 4 MW
■ Circuit diagrams
Graphic symbols
1 N 1 3 5 N
I201_13636
I201_13637
2 N 2 4 6 N
1P+N 3P+N
N connection, right
N 1 3 5
I201_13638
N 2 4 6
N connection, left
Note:
The infeed for SIGRES devices must be from below at terminals
2, 4, 6 and N.
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SIQUENCE 5SM3 and 5SU1 universal
current-sensitive RCCBs, type B and type B+
Frequency converters, medical devices and UPS systems are • Universal current-sensitive residual current protective devices
seeing increasing use in industry. Smooth DC residual currents detect not only AC residual currents and pulsating DC residual
or currents with low residual ripple may occur in the event of currents, but also smooth DC residual currents, thus ensuring
faults on these devices. the desired protective function with all types of residual cur-
rent.
Type A residual current protective devices are unable to detect
these smooth DC residual currents. Furthermore, such smooth • With type B, the tripping characteristic is adapted to suit the
DC residual currents make type A devices increasingly insensi- increase of leakage currents at higher frequencies in systems
tive to AC residual currents and pulsating DC residual currents. with capacitive impedances, thus ensuring greater operating
If a fault occurs, there is therefore no tripping and the desired safety
protective function is no longer assured. • Type B+ versions offer enhanced preventative fire protection
and correspond to the prestandards DIN V VDE V 0664-110
UC-sensitive residual current protective devices of types B and
and/or DIN V VDE V 0664-210 and VdS Directive 3501
B+ have an additional transformer which is supplied with a
control signal. This enables an evaluation of the change of the • The RCBO is a compact device for up to 125 A. It provides not
transformer's operating range caused by smooth DC residual only personnel, material and fire protection but also overload
currents, thus ensuring the desired protective function. and short-circuit protection for cables. This reduces wiring
and mounting outlay
The residual current protective devices of type B are suitable for
use in three-phase current systems before input circuits with • The RCBOs offer external remote tripping over terminals
rectifiers. They are not intended for use in DC systems and in Y1/Y2. This supports implementation of central OFF circuits.
networks with operating frequencies other than 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
The devices in this series are designed as residual current
operated circuit breakers (RCCBs) up to 80 A and as residual
current circuit breakers with integral overcurrent protection
(RCBOs) for 100 A or 125 A in Characteristics C or D.
All universal current-sensitive RCCBs, type B or B+ are now also
available in a SIGRES version, meaning they are also ideal for
use in harsh ambient conditions.
When used in ambient conditions as defined in product stan-
dard DIN EN 61008-1, the operation interval for pressing the test
button can be extended to once a year.
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SIQUENCE, RCCBs type B and type B+ SIQUENCE RCBOs type B and type B+
5SM3 5SU1
Standards IEC/EN 62423 (VDE 0664-40); IEC/EN 62423 (VDE 0664-40);
IEC/EN 61543 (VDE 0664-30); IEC/EN 61543 (VDE 0664-30);
additionally applicable for type B+; additionally applicable for type B+
DIN VDE 0664-400 DIN VDE 0664-401
Versions 1P+N 3P+N 4P
Tripping characteristic -- -- C, D
With current waveform 8/20 µs
acc. to EN 60060-2 (VDE 0432-2)
• Super resistant kA >3 >3 >3
• Selective kA -- >5 >5
Minimum operational voltage V AC 195 195 195
for test function operation
Rated voltages Un V AC 230 400 400, 480
Rated frequency fn Hz 50 ... 60
Rated currents In A 16, 25, 40, 63 25, 40, 63, 80 100, 125
Rated residual currents In mA 30, 300 30, 300, 500 30, 300
Rated breaking capacity
• Im A 800 --
• Icn kA -- 10
Conductor cross-sections
• Solid and stranded mm2 1.5 ... 25 6 ... 50
• Finely stranded, with end sleeve mm2 1.5 ... 16 6 ... 35
Terminal tightening torque Nm 2.5 ... 3.0 3.0 ... 3.5
For all devices
Mains connection Either top or bottom
Mounting position Any
(on a standard mounting rail)
Degree of protection IP20, if the distribution board is installed, with connected conductors
Acc. to EN 60529 (VDE 0470-1)
Touch protection Finger and back-of-hand safe
Acc. to EN 50274 (VDE 0660-514)
Service life > 10 000 switching cycles
Average number of switching cycles
Ambient temperature °C -25 ... +45, -25
marked with
Resistance to climate acc. to IEC 60068-2-30 28 cycles (55 °C; 95 % rel. air humidity)
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■ Characteristic curves
10000
Tripping values for rated residual current 30 mA
Tripping values for rated residual current 300 mA S
Tripping current (mA)
Tripping values for rated residual current

500 mA / 500 mA S
Upper limit according to VDE 0664-100 for 30 mA
Upper limit according to VDE 0664-100 for 300 mA
1000 Upper limit according to VDE 0664-100 for 500 mA
100
I202_02428a
10
1 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency (Hz)
Tripping current as a function of frequency for type B
10000

Tripping current (mA)

Upper limit according to DIN V VDE V 0664-110 and DIN V VDE V 0664-210 for 30 mA
Upper limit according to DIN V VDE V 0664-110 and DIN V VDE V 0664-210 for 300 mA
1000
100
I201_18122
10
1 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency (Hz)
Tripping current as a function of frequency for type B+
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I201_13972
1 N 1 3 5 N
45
90
45
90
T T
I201_12429a
2 N 2 4 6 N
72 44 72 44
7 64 7 64
SIQUENCE RCCBs, type B and type B+ SIQUENCE RCCBs, type B and type B+
1P+N, 4 MW 3P+N, 4 MW
70
198 7 44
I201_13622
45
90 max 67
SIQUENCE RCBOs, type B and type B+

4P, 11 MW
Graphic symbols
1 N 1 3 5 N Y1 Y2 1 3 5 7
I201_13973
I201_13765a
I201_13766
2 N
2 4 6 N 2 4 6 8
SIQUENCE RCCBs, SIQUENCE RCCBs, SIQUENCE RCBOs,
type B and type B+ type B and type B+ type B and type B+
1P+N, 4 MW 3P+N, 4 MW 4P, 11 MW
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■ More information
Device configuration Method of operation
Universal current-sensitive protective devices are based on a The universal current-sensitive residual current protective
pulse-current-sensitive circuit-protection device with tripping devices work independently of the supply voltage compliant with
independent of line voltage, supplemented with an auxiliary unit applicable requirements in Germany for Type A according to
for the detection of smooth DC residual currents. The following DIN VDE 0664-100.
diagrams show the basic design.
A voltage supply is required solely for the detection of smooth
The summation current transformer W1 monitors the electrical DC residual currents by a second transformer. This is done from
system for AC and pulse current-type residual currents. The all system cables and is dimensioned so that the electronics still
summation current transformer W2 detects the smooth DC resid- reliably trip even with a voltage reduction to 50 V.
ual currents and, in the event of a fault, relays the tripping com-
mand through electronic unit E to release A, which uses the me- This ensures tripping for smooth DC residual currents, as long as
chanics to disconnect the circuit. such residual current waveforms can occur, even in the event of
faults in the electrical power supply, e.g. an N-conductor break.
1 3 5 N This means that the pulse-current-sensitive breaker component,
which trips regardless of line voltage, will still reliably trigger the
M tripping operation - even in the highly unlikely event that two
phase conductors and the neutral conductor fail - if the remain-
ing intact phase conductor presents a fire hazard due to a
ground fault.
A W1
n The residual current protective devices of type B are suitable for
use in three-phase current systems before input circuits with rec-
tifiers. They are not intended for use in DC systems and in net-
W2 works with operating frequencies other than 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
n
T RCBOs are a combination of an RCCB and a miniature circuit
E
breaker for up to 125 A in a single compact device.
This means they provide not only personnel, property and fire
protection, but also overload and short-circuit protection for
I201_13608a
cables. The mechanics of the residual current protective device
2 4 6 N act on the tripping unit of the miniature circuit breaker, which dis-
connects the circuit.
Design of RCCBs type B and type B+
1 3 5 7
M LS
A
n W1
n W2
T
E
I2_13609b
2 4 6 8
Design of RCBOs type B and type B+
M Mechanics of the RCCB

LS Miniature circuit breaker component
A Release
E Electronics for tripping in the event of smooth DC residual currents
n Secondary winding
W1 Summation current transformer for detection of sinusoidal residual
currents
W2 Summation current transformer for detection of smooth DC residual
currents
T Test equipment
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Protective effect at high frequencies When configuring and installing electrical installations, electrical
loads that can generate smooth DC residual currents in the
In addition to the described residual current waveforms event of a fault must be assigned a separate electrical circuit
(AC residual currents, pulsating and smooth DC residual with a universal current-sensitive residual current protective
currents), AC residual currents with a wide range of frequencies device (type B):
may also occur on electronic equipment such as rectifiers in
frequency converters or computer tomographs as well as at the 230/400 V AC,
outgoing terminal of a frequency converter. 3-phase
Requirements for frequencies up to 2 kHz are defined in the
device regulations VDE 0664 -100.
To date, only limited statements can be made with regard to the
risk of ventricular fibrillations (up to 1 kHz) for frequencies higher
than 100 Hz. No reliable statements can be made on any further
effects of thermal or electrolytic influence on the human organ- Wh
ism.
For this reason, protection against direct contact is only possible
for frequencies up to 100 Hz.
For higher frequencies, protection against indirect contact must Type
be implemented under consideration of the frequency response AC/A
of the residual current protective device, the maximum permissi- n ≥ 300 mA S
ble touch voltage up to 50 V and permissible grounding resis-
tance derived from this information.
Type Type
Rated residual current Max. permissible grounding resistance
for touch voltage AC/A B/B+
n ≤ 100 mA ≥ 30 mA
50 V 25 V n
30 mA 160 80
300 mA 161) 81)
I201_13610c
500 mA 10 5
1)
For type B+ the value is allowed to be up to 120at 50 V and 60at 25 V.
Recommended maximum grounding resistance for SIQUENCE universal
current-sensitive residual current protective devices type B and type B+
It is not permitted to branch electrical circuits with these types of
electrical loads after pulse-current-sensitive residual current
Versions protective devices (type A):
Super resistant æ: 230/400 V AC,
Short-time delayed tripping in the case of transient leakage 3-phase
currents. High surge current withstand capability: > 3 kA.
Selective î:
Can be used as upstream group switch for selective tripping
contrary to a downstream, instantaneous or super resistant
RCCB.
Wh
Configuration
DIN VDE 0100-530 "Selection of protective devices" also
describes the configuration of systems with residual current
protective devices.
Type
EN 50178 (DIN VDE 0160) "Electronic equipment for use in AC/A
power installations" describes, among other things, how to n
≥ 300 mA S
select the type of residual current protective device suitable.
Type Type
AC/A B/B+
n ≤ 100 mA n
≥ 30 mA
I201_13611c
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Additional components
Auxiliary switches (AS) signal the contact position of the • Using captive brackets, the remote controlled mechanism can
RCCB. be attached (or retroffitted) to the right-hand side of the basic
device without the need for tools
Remote controlled mechanisms are used for the remote ON/OFF
switching of RCCBs. They also enable local manual switching. • Bus systems, such as instabus KNX, AS-Interface bus or
A blocking function permits maintenance work. A tripped RCCB PROFIBUS, can be integrated in the communication over
must be acknowledged prior to switching back on. binary inputs
• The leakage current measurement device enables the
The leakage current measurement device detects the leakage
systematic selection of the rated residual current, thus
currents – like the circuit breaker – thus providing a direct state-
preventing the inadvertent tripping of RCCBs.
ment as to the current loading of the RCCB. It is used to measure
leakage currents up to 300 mA. This requires a voltmeter with an
internal resistance over 1 M/V and a measuring range for
AC voltages of Urms = 1 mV to 2 V. For the fault-free operation of
an RCCB, the measured leakage current should be no greater
than 1/3 of the rated residual current.
Auxiliary switches (AS) Auxiliary switches (AS)
5SW330. 5SW3330
Standards EN 62019
Terminals
• Conductor cross-section mm2 0.75 ... 2.5
• Tightening torque Nm 0.5
Short-circuit protection B6 or C6 or gL/gG 6 A fuse
Min. contact load 50 mA/24 V
Max. contact load
• 230 V AC, AC-12 A 6 5
• 230 V AC, AC-14 A 3.6 --
• 220 V DC, DC-12 A 1 0.5
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Additional components
Auxiliary switches (AS) for Auxiliary switches (AS) for
RCCBs for 5SM3 up to 80 A RCCBs for 5SM3, 100 A, 125 A, 3P+N
I201_07862b
I201_07861d
45
87
45
90
9 43
9 44 6 60
7 64
Remote-controlled mechanism Leakage current measurement devices

I201_12624a
I201_07843c
1 3 5 N
45
90
45
90
2 4 6 N
44
63 6 73 72 44
74 7 55
Graphic symbols
Auxiliary switches (AS) for Auxiliary switches (AS) for
RCCBs for 5SM3 up to 80 A RCCBs for 5SM3, 100 A, 125 A, 3P+N
21 13 21 11 23 13 23 11
22 14 22 12 24 14 24 12
1 NO + 1 NC 2 NC 2 NO 1 NO + 1 NC
Remote-controlled mechanism Leakage current measurement devices

1 3 5 N
I201_12237a
M
V ≥ 1 MΩ/V
P N 1 2 3 I201_07078a
2 4 6 N
ON OFF
Gossen-Metrawatt offers suitable test devices for RCCB function
tests and for testing protective measures.
Information is available at:
Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH
Thomas-Mann-Str. 16-20
D-90471 Nuremberg
Tel. +49 (911) 8602-111
Fax +49 (911) 8602-777
www.gmc-instruments.com
email: info@gmc-instruments.com
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5SM2 RC units
RC units are used in all supply systems up to 240/415 V AC. • Our wide variety of RC unit types and comprehensive range of
Devices of type AC trip in the event of sinusoidal AC residual miniature circuit breakers offer a huge spectrum of combina-
currents, type A also trips in the event of pulsating DC residual tions for all applications
currents. • Instantaneous type A devices have a surge current withstand
In addition, RC units, type F also detect residual currents with capability with current waveform 8/20s of more than 1 kA,
mixed frequencies up to 1 kHz. super resistant of more than 3 kA and selective of more than
5 kA. This ensures safe operation
RCCBs with a rated residual current of maximum 30 mA are
• All additional components for miniature circuit breakers can
used for personnel, material and fire protection, as well as for
be retrofitted on the right-hand side
protection against direct contact.
• All 100 A and 125 A RC units offer external remote tripping
Devices with a rated residual current of maximum 300 mA are over terminals Y1/Y2. This supports implementation of central
used as preventative fire protection in case of insulation faults. OFF circuits.
RC units are combined with miniature circuit breakers with char- • Both components can be simply plugged into each other and
acteristics A, B, C and D, provided that these are available in the secured with captive metal brackets - no tools required. This
MCB range. The two components are simply plugged together saves considerable time when mounting.
without the need for any tools.
They then form a combination of RCCB and MCB for personnel,
fire and line protection.
The dimensioning of the rated residual current depends on the
size of the plant.
5SM2
Standards IEC/EN 61009-1 (VDE 0664-20), IEC/EN 61009-2-1 (VDE 0664-21),
IEC/EN 61543 (VDE 0664-30), IEC/EN 62423 (VDE 0664-40)
• Type A with current waveform 8/20 µs Acc. to EN 60060-2 (VDE 0432-2)
- Instantaneous kA >1
- Super resistant kA >3
- Selective kA >5
• Type F with current waveform 8/20 µs Acc. to EN 60060-2 (VDE 0432-2) kA >3
Minimum operational voltage for test function operation
• Up to In = 63 A, 2 and 3-pole V AC 195
• Up to In = 63 A, 4-pole V AC 100
• At In = 80 ... 100 A V AC 100
Rated voltage Un V AC 230 ... 400
Rated currents In A 0.3 ... 16; 0.3 ... 40; 0.3 ... 63; 80 ... 100
Rated residual currents In mA 10, 30, 100, 300, 500, 1000
Pollution degree 2
• Up to In 63 A mm2 1.5 ... 25
• At In = 80 ... 100 A mm2 6.0 ... 50
Terminal tightening torque Nm 2.5 ... 3.0
Mains connection Either top or bottom
Degree of protection Acc. to EN 60529 (VDE 0470-1) IP20, if the distribution board is installed, with connected conductors
Touch protection Acc. to EN 50274 (VDE 0660-514) Finger and back-of-hand safe
Service life Average number of switching cycles > 10 000 switching cycles
-25
marked with
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RC units for 5SY
45
90
I201_08434a
2 4 6 2 4 6 8
36 54 54 6,3 44
10
71 106,5 124 64
2P 3P 4P
RC units for 5SP4
I201_06672
63 90
Y1 Y2 Y1 Y2
45
90
90
45
T T
I201_06671b
2/1 4/3 2/1 4/3 6/5 8/7

180
180
44 44
7 64 7 64
2P 4P
Graphic symbols
RC units for 5SY
1 3(N) 1 3 5 1 3 5 7(N)
I201_13640b 2/1 4/3 2 4 I201_13641b 2/1 4/3 6/5 2 4 6 I201_13642b 2/1 4/3 6/5 8/7 2 4 6 8
2P 3P 4P
RC units for 5SP4

Y1 Y2 1 3(N) Y1 Y2 1 3 5 7(N)
I201_13643b 2/1 4/3 2 4 I201_13644b 2/1 4/3 6/5 8/7 2 4 6 8
2P 4P
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5SU1 RCBOs
■ Overview
RCBOs are a combination of an RCCB and a miniature circuit In order to implement this protection, we recommend the na-
breaker in a compact design for personnel, fire and line protec- tional use of RCBOs with 30 mA.
tion. For personnel protection and fire protection, the residual
current part of the type AC trips in the event of sinusoidal Assignment to each individual branch circuit helps prevent the
AC residual currents, type A also trips in the event of pulsating undesired tripping of fault-free circuits induced by the accumu-
DC residual currents. lation of operation-related leakage currents or by transient cur-
rent pulses during switching operations.
In addition, RCBOs type F also detect residual currents with
mixed frequencies up to 1 kHz. Additional components of the 5SY miniature circuit breakers can
be mounted at the side and carry out additional functions.
RCBOs with a rated residual current of maximum 30 mA are
used for personnel, material and fire protection, as well as for For further details on additional components see Catalog LV 10,
protection against direct contact. RCBOs with a rated residual chapter "Miniature Circuit Breakers".
current of 10 mA are primarily used in areas that represent an RCBOs comprise one part for fault-current detection and one
increased risk for personnel and in the outdoor installations of part for overcurrent detection. They are equipped with a delayed
residential buildings. overload/time-dependent thermal release (thermal bimetal) for
Devices with a rated residual current of maximum 300 mA are low overcurrents and with an instantaneous electromagnetic re-
used as preventative fire protection in case of insulation faults. lease for higher overload and short-circuit currents.
The MCB part of the RCBO protects lines against overload and The special contact materials used guarantee a long service life
short circuits and is available in characteristics B and C. and offer a high degree of protection against contact welding.
Since DIN VDE 0100-410 came into effect in June 2007, all
socket outlet current circuits up to 20 A must now also be fitted
with residual current protective devices with a rated residual
current of max. 30 mA. This also applies to outdoor electrical
circuits up to 32 A for the connection of portable equipment.
■ Benefits
For all versions For all 125 A versions

• Clear and visible conductor connection in front of the rear • The RCBOs offer external remote tripping over terminals
busbar facilitates controls Y1/Y2. This supports implementation of central OFF circuits.
• Large and easily accessible wiring space enables easy
insertion of conductor in the terminals.
• The surge current withstand capability of over 1 kA ensures
safe and reliable operation.
• All additional components for miniature circuit breakers can
be retrofitted on the right-hand side.
For all 10 kA versions up to 40 A
• Integrated movable terminal covers located at the cable
entries ensure the terminals are fully insulated when the
screws are tightened. The effective touch protection when
grasping the device considerably exceeds the requirements
of BGV A3.
• The RCBOs can be quickly and easily removed from the
assembly by hand if connections need to be changed. This
saves time if parts need to be replaced because the busbars
no longer need to be freed from the adjacent miniature circuit
breakers.
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Up to 40 A 125 A
Standards IEC/EN 61009-1 (VDE 0664-20); IEC/EN 61009-2-1 (VDE 0664-21)
IEC/EN 61543 (VDE 0664-30); IEC/EN 62423 (VDE 0664-40)
Rated voltages Un V AC 125 ... 230 400
Rated currents In A 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40 125
Rated residual currents In mA 10, 30, 100, 300 30, 300, 1000
Rated breaking capacity kA 6 / 10 10
Energy limitation class 3 --
Surge current withstand capability, type A
• With current waveform 8/20 µs Acc. to EN 60060-2 (VDE 0432-2)
- Instantaneous kA >1
- Super resistant kA >3 --
- Selective kA >5
• Type F with current waveform 8/20 µs kA >3 --
Minimum voltage for operation of the test equipment V AC 100
Pollution degree 2
• Solid and stranded mm2 0.75 ... 35 6 ... 50
• Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 0.75 ... 25 6 ... 35
Terminal tightening torque Nm 2.5 ... 3.0 3.0 ... 3.5
Mains connection Top or bottom
Degree of protection Acc. to EN 60529 (VDE 0470-1) IP20, if the distribution board is installed, with connected conductors
Service life Average number of switching > 10000
cycles
-25
marked with
5ST3
RCBO: Residual current operated
circuit breaker
RC: Remote controlled
or or or mechanism
UR: Undervoltage release
ST: Shunt trip
AS: Auxiliary switch
AS FC AS AS AS FC FC: Fault signal contact
FC FC FC AS
5SU1
or or or
I201_13658b
RCBO RC ST AS FC AS AS AS FC
FC FC FC AS
or or or
UR AS FC AS AS AS FC
FC FC FC AS
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■ Characteristic curves
Tripping characteristics according to EN 61009-1 (VDE 0664 Part 20)
Tripping characteristic B Tripping characteristic C
1.13 1.45 1.13 1.45

120 I201_13653
120 I201_13652
60 60
40 40
Tripping time
Tripping time
20 20
Minutes
Minutes
10 10
6 6
4 4
2 2
1 1
40 40
20 20
10 10
6 6
4 4
2 2
1 1
Seconds
Seconds
0.6 0.6
0.4 0.4
0.2 0.2
0.1 0.1
0.06 0.06
0.04 0.04
0.02 0.02
0.01 0.01
1 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 15 20 30 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 15 20 30
Multiple of rated current Multiple of rated current
Line protection mainly in outlet circuits; no proof required regarding personal General line protection, especially advantageous with higher starting
safety. currents (lamps, motors, etc.)
Tripping characteristics at ambient temperature 30 °C

Tripping Standards Thermal release Electromagnetic trip unit
characteristic
Test currents: Test currents:
Small Large Tripping time Hold Latest Tripping time
test current test current In  63 A In > 63 A tripping
instant
I1 I2 t I4 I5 t
B IEC/EN 61009-1 1.13 × In >1h >2h 3 × In  0.1 s
VDE 0664 Part 20 1.45 × In <1h <2h 5 × In < 0.1 s
C 1.13 × In >1h >2h 5 × In  0.1 s

1.45 × In <1h <2h 10 × In <0.1 s
In the case of an ambient temperature other than 30 °C, the

current values of the delayed tripping operation change by Number 1 2 ... 3 4 ... 6 >7
approx. 5 % per 10 K temperature difference. They rise in case Correction factor K 1.00 0.90 0.88 0.85
of temperatures lower than 30 °C and fall in case of temperatures
higher than 30 °C. Breaking capacity
If more than one electrical circuit is loaded in a series of MCBs or Particular demands are made on the MCB part of the RCBO with
RCBOs, the resulting increase in ambient temperature affects regard to breaking capacity.
the characteristic curve. The values are standardized and are determined according to
In this case, it is necessary to take into account an additional the test conditions of EN 61009-1 (VDE 0664 Part 20).
correction factor, specific to the rated current of the RCBO. The most common values are 6 000 and 10 000 .
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2
Let-through I t values
Rated breaking capacity 5SU1, 6000 A
Characteristic B Characteristic C
102 102
I201_15513
I201_15512
6 6
[kA2 s]
[kA2s]
4 25/32/40 A 4
20/25/32/40 A
13/16/20 A 13/16 A
2 10 A 2 8/10 A
2
2
6A
101 6A 101 3/4 A
6 2A
6
1,6 A
4 4
2 2
100 100 1A
6 6 0,5 A
4 4
2 2
10-1 10-1
10-1 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 101 2 4 6 8 102 0,3 A
6
p [kA]
4
10-2
10-2 2 4 6 8 10-1 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8101 2 4 6 8 102
p [kA]

Characteristic B Characteristic B
102 103
I201_16016a
I201_15514
6 25/32/40 A
13/16/20 A 6
[kA2 s]
4
10 A 4
2
2
6A
101 2
6
4
102
2
6
100
4
6
4
2
2
100/125 A
80 A
10-1 101
10-1 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 101 2 4 6 8 102 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 101
p [kA]
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Characteristic C Characteristic C
102 103
I201_15515
I201_15516
6 20/25/32/40 A
13/16 A
[kA2 s]
4 6
[kA2 s]
8/10 A
6A 4
2
3/4 A
2
2
101 2A 2
6 1,6 A
4
102
2
1A 6
100
4
6 0,5 A
4
2
2 100/125 A
10-1 101
0,3 A
6 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 101
4 p [kA]
10-2
10-2 2 4 6 8 10-1 2 4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8101 2 4 6 8 102
p [kA]
Characteristic D
103
I201_15517
6
4
102
4
100 A
101
4 6 8 100 2 4 6 8 101
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5SU1 RCBOs
45
90
I201_13650a
36 54 44
7 70
1P+N, 2P,
up to 40 A up to 40 A
70
117 198 7 44
45
90
I201_13649a
max 67
2P, 4P,
125 A 125 A
Handle coupler
I201_12121a
5,2
4,2
Ø4
17,9
26
Graphic symbols
1 N 1 3
I201_13645a
I201_13646a
2 N 2 4
1P+N, 2P,
up to 40 A up to 40 A
Y1 Y2 1 3 Y1 Y2 1 3 5 7(N)
I201_13647a
I201_13648a
2 4 2/1 4/3 6/5 8/7(N)

2P, 4P,
125 A 125 A
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Selectivity of RCBOs/fuses
Distribution systems are usually set up as radial networks. An This produces different selectivity limits for RCBOs with different
overcurrent protection device is required for each reduction of characteristics and rated switching capacity.
the conductor cross-section. This produces a series connection
staggered according to rated currents, which should, if possible, The following tables provide information on the short-circuit
be "selective". currents up to which selectivity exists between RCBOs and
upstream fuses according to DIN VDE 0636 Part 21. The values
Selectivity means that, in the event of a fault, only the protective specified in kA are limit values that were determined under
device that is directly next to the fault source in the current path unfavorable test conditions. Under normal practical conditions,
is tripped. This means that current paths in parallel can maintain you can often expect considerably better values, depending on
a power flow. the upstream fuses.
In the case of RCBOs with upstream fuses, the selectivity limit
depends largely on the current limitation and tripping character-
istics of the RCBO and the melting I2t value of the fuse.
Limit values of selectivity of RCBOs/fuses in kA
Downstream RCBOs Upstream fuses
In [A] 16 A 20 A 25 A 35 A 50 A 63 A 80 A 100 A 125 A
B characteristic 5SU1.56 6 0.4 0.7 1.1 2.0 4.1 • • • --
10 -- 0.5 0.75 1.4 2.4 3.4 4.2 • --
13 -- 0.45 0.7 1.3 2.0 2.7 3.6 • --
16 -- 0.45 0.7 1.3 2.0 2.7 3.6 • --
20 -- -- 0.7 1.3 2.0 2.7 3.6 • --
25 -- -- -- 1.3 2.0 2.7 3.6 • --
32 -- -- -- -- 2.0 2.7 3.6 • --
40 -- -- -- -- 1.8 2.7 3.6 • --
C characteristic 5SU1.56 6 0.35 0.55 0.8 1.5 2.8 4.7 • • --
8 -- 0.45 0.7 1.4 2.3 3.3 4.2 • --
10 -- 0.45 0.7 1.4 2.3 3.3 4.2 • --
13 -- 0.4 0.6 1.2 2.0 3.0 3.5 • --
16 -- 0.4 0.6 1.2 2.0 3.0 3.5 • --
20 -- -- 0.6 1.2 2.0 3.0 3.5 • --
25 -- -- -- 1.2 2.0 3.0 3.5 • --
32 -- -- -- -- 2.0 2.8 3.5 • --
40 -- -- -- -- 1.8 2.8 3.5 • --
• r rated breaking capacity according to EN 61009-1 6 000 .
B characteristic 5SU1.54 6 0.45 0.7 1.1 2.2 5.0 • •

10 -- 0.55 0.8 1.5 2.8 4.6 7.0 • •
13 -- 0.5 0.75 1.4 2.3 3.9 6.0 • •
16 -- 0.5 0.75 1.4 2.3 3.9 6.0 • •
20 -- -- 0.75 1.4 2.3 3.9 6.0 • •
25 -- -- -- 1.2 2.0 3.1 4.5 8.0 •
32 -- -- -- -- 2.0 3.1 4.5 8.0 •
40 -- -- -- -- 1.8 2.8 4.0 7.0 •
C characteristic 5SU1.54 6 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.7 3.3 6.5 • • •
8 -- 0.5 0.8 1.5 2.7 5.0 7.0 • •
10 -- 0.5 0.8 1.5 2.7 5.0 7.0 • •
13 -- 0.5 0.7 1.3 2.3 4.0 5.0 • •
16 -- 0.5 0.7 1.3 2.3 4.0 5.0 • •
20 -- -- 0.6 1.2 2.0 3.2 4.4 8.0 •
25 -- -- -- 1.2 2.0 3.2 4.4 8.0 •
32 -- -- -- -- 1.8 2.8 3.6 7.0 •
40 -- -- -- -- 1.8 2.8 3.6 7.0 •
• r rated breaking capacity according to EN 61009-1 10 000 .
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5SM6 AFD units
■ Overview
Characteristics
Closing of the safety gap on the IEC market
The Siemens portfolio of protective devices has been proving
Protection according
itself in the field for many years. This range of fuses, miniature Type of fault
to IEC standard
circuit breakers and residual current protective devices has now
been expanded to include AFDDs (arc fault detection devices).
These AFDDs detect arcing faults caused by serial faults or Serial L
loose contacts or as a result of insulation faults that enable con- New
tact between phase conductors or between phase and protec- LOAD AFDD
tive conductors. They therefore offer extremely effective protec-
tion against fires started by electrical faults. N
Generally speaking, arcing faults can result from damage to
cables and other insulations, such as that caused by vibrations, Parallel L
thermal expansion and shrinkage, mechanical loads and aging, New
Phase-Neutral/
which, either alone, or in connection with soiling can cause elec- LOAD MCB AFDD
tric arcs in the circuit. Phase-Phase
A distinction is made between 3 types of arcing faults: N
Serial arcing faults:

Parallel L
These are caused by breaks in the conductor or when a loose New
Phase-Protective
contact is in the circuit in series with the load. As the current flow LOAD RCD AFDD
conductor
I202_02433
in such cases is always lower than the operational load current,
miniature circuit breakers and residual current protective N
devices are unable to detect such faults and initiate tripping.
AFDD Arc fault detection device
The AFDD is specially designed to detect the specific character-
MCB Miniature circuit breaker
istics of these arcing faults, and it reliably disconnects the RCD Residual current protective device
affected circuit as soon as the limit values are exceeded.
Parallel arcing faults between phase conductor/neutral Preventing undesired tripping operations
conductor or phase conductor/phase conductor: Electric arcs and high-frequency signals occur during normal
These are caused by electric arcs resulting from damage to the operation in networks with multiple electrical loads (e.g. electric
insulation that permits contact between the two conductors. In motors, light switches, dimmers). However, this should not
this case, the level of current is determined by the impedances cause the AFDD to trip.
in the circuit. Depending on the rated current of the overcurrent Thanks to the sophisticated detection logic of our AFDDs, they
protection device (for instance a miniature circuit breaker), this are able to clearly distinguish between normal operational inter-
can be disconnected. However, if the impedance in the circuit is ference signals and hazardous arcing faults.
too high to reach the trip current of the overcurrent protection de-
vice, no tripping takes place. AFDDs disconnect the currents of Product versions and application
arcing faults upwards of 2.5 A, thus providing reliable protection Siemens offers two product versions, which can be used in
in the case of such faults. various combinations with a range of 1MW/2MW wide miniature
Parallel arcing faults between phase conductor/protective circuit breakers and/or RCBOs up to max. 16 A rated current.
conductor: This simplifies product selection and reduces inventory, while
Arcing faults against the protective conductor are reliably de- enabling coverage of every conceivable application. It also
tected and shut down by residual current protective devices. Re- means that our tried and tested circuit protection devices
sidual current protective device with rated residual currents up (MCBs, RCBOs) can be combined with the new functionality
to max. 300 mA have already been providing effective fire pro- provided by arc fault protection. In particular, the version with
tection in such cases for many years. AFDDs also detect these RCBOs offers a circuit protection device that provides compre-
arcing faults and provide fire protection where no residual cur- hensive personnel, short-circuit, overload and fire protection in a
rent protective device is implemented. single device.
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The version combined with a compact miniature circuit breaker tects a fault, the AFDD switches off and displays the correspond-
in 1 MW is a space-saving alternative that is ideal for retrofitting. ing indication.
Whether auxiliary switch or fault signal contact – the 5SM6
AFD units can be combined at random with the versatile range System is safe
of additional components from the familiar portfolio of
5SY miniature circuit breakers and 5SU1 RCBOs. A fault has occurred: L
LOAD
Serial arcing fault N
This also enables connection to a higher-level I&C system.
A fault has occurred: L
The 5SM6 AFD units can be connected easily and quickly. The Parallel arcing fault
LOAD
MCBs / RCBOs can be mounted quickly and simply by just N

snapping them onto the mounting rail without the need for tools. A fault has occurred: L
>280 V AC LOAD
For a fast and reliable power supply, the infeed can be imple- Overvoltage in the network N
mented via a busbar assembly.
AFDD is defective
The AFDDs are primarily intended for protection of final circuits
in cases where
Defective AFDD or no
• there is an increased risk of fire due to flammable materials mains voltage
being stored or processed (e.g. wood processing) I201_18468a
• flammable building materials are in use (e.g. wood paneling)

Integrated overvoltage protection
• valuable goods need to be protected (e.g. museums)
Depending on the load distribution in the three-phase current
• there are rooms in which a fire might not be noticed immedi-
system, an interruption on the infeed side of the neutral conduc-
ately (e.g. bedrooms, children's bedrooms).
tor may cause a shift of the neutral point and thus an increase in
Status displays and self tests voltage between the phase conductor and the neutral conduc-
tor. This increase in voltage can damage the loads or present a
In order to facilitate fault locating in the event of tripping, AFDDs fire risk due to overloaded components.
have a display with 5 LEDs that provide information on the cause
of tripping (serial/parallel arcing faults, overvoltage). The sophis- In order to ensure all-round protection, the AFDDs are fitted with
ticated detection electronics system also automatically checks an overvoltage release that disconnects when the voltage be-
the functionality of the AFDD. If the self-monitoring process de- tween phase conductor and neutral conductor exceeds 275 V,
thus isolating downstream loads from the hazardous line
voltage.
Standards Future standard - IEC/EN 62606
Versions 2-pole
Rated voltage Un V 230
Rated current In A Up to 16
Rated frequency Hz 50
Mains connection Bottom
Tripping in the event of overvoltage V > 275
Degree of protection Acc. to EN 60529 (VDE 0470-1) IP20, with connected conductors
with current waveform 8/20 µs kA 3
Terminal tightening torque Nm 2.0 ... 2.5
Terminal/conductor cross-sections
• Solid and stranded mm2 0.75 ... 16
• Finely stranded with end sleeve mm2 0.75 ... 10
Overvoltage category III
Mounting position Any
Service life Average number of switching cycles > 10000
marked with -25

Pollution degree 2
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35,3 52,5
17,9 6,8 68,5 17,9 6,8 68,5
95
95
I201_18884
I201_18883
8,1 8
12
■ Circuit diagrams 12
LOAD L N
AFD
I202_02434
LINE
L N
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5ST busbars for modular installation devices
■ Overview
4-pole 5SM3 RCCBs are bus-mounted either together or in No further need for time-consuming tasks, such as cutting,
combination with miniature circuit breakers. RCCBs with an N cutting to length, deburring, cleaning of cut surfaces and
conductor connection on the left-hand side facilitate installation mounting of end caps.
because standard busbars are used, as those used for bus
mounting miniature circuit breakers. Any free pins on the busbars can be made safe by covering with
touch protection.
Busbars in 10 mm2 and 16 mm2 versions are available.
If several RCBOs are bus-mounted together, this is implemented
The extremely flexible 5ST36 busbar system with fixed lengths with two-phase busbars, which are used as 1+N busbars.
also enables installation in any lengths as the busbars can be
overlapped.
■ Benefits
• Connection of miniature circuit breakers to 4-pole RCCBs with • Connection of miniature circuit breakers to 4-pole RCCBs with
N connection right and three-phase busbar, using busbar N connection left, with three-phase busbar that can be cut.
specially designed for this application. No cutting or end caps No additional items to be stored and busbars that are always
required. available.
• Connection of 1P+N RCBOs with two-phase busbar. • Bus-mounting of RCCBs on busbar (3-phase +N) that can be
No cutting or end caps required. cut. A proven and frequently used application.
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5ST3, 5ST2
Standards EN 60439-1 (VDE 0660-500): 2005-01
Busbar material SF-Cu F 24
Partition material Plastic, Cycoloy 3600
Heat-resistant over 90 °C
flame-retardant and
self-extinguishing,
dioxin and halogen-free
Rated operational voltage Ue V AC 400
Rated current In
• Cross-section 10 mm2 A 63
• Cross-section 16 mm2 A 80
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp kV 4
Test pulse voltage (1.2/50) kV 6.2
Rated conditional short-circuit current Icc kA 25
Resistance to climate
• Constant atmosphere Acc. to DIN 50015 23/83; 40/92; 55/20
• Humid heat Acc. to IEC 68-2-30 28 cycles
Insulation coordination Acc. to IEC 60664-1
(VDE 0110-1)
• Pollution degree 2
Maximum busbar current IS/phase
• Infeed at the start of the busbar
- Cross-section 10 mm2 A 63
• Infeed at the center of the busbar
Infeed at the start or end of the busbar Infeed along the busbar or midpoint infeed
3 2 1 1 2 3
I201_13755
S I201_13754a
S1 S2
The sum of the outgoing current per branch (1, 2, 3 ... n) must not be greater
than the max. busbar current IS/phase.
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1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1,5
I201_13666
I201_13672
I201_13665
15,2
15,2
L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L1 L2
19
L1 L2
9,2 6,6 7,3

5ST3624 5ST3608 5ST3638

1

L1 N L2 N N L2 N L1

L1 N L3 N N L3 N L1
I201_18187

5ST3770-2

1,5

L1 N L2 N N L2 N L1

L1 N L3 N N L3 N L1
I201_18188

5ST3770-3
1 1 1 1 1 1
1
11,9
30,2
30,2
L1 L2 L3 N L2 N L3 N
18,3
I202_01456
22,1
5ST3770-4
1 1 1 1 1 1
1,5
11,9
30,2
30.2
L1 L2 L3 N L2 N L3 N
18,3
I202_01458
22,1
5ST3770-5
1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1,5
I201_13768
I201_13673
14
L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2
19
24,5
10,3
5ST3654 5ST2145
Note:
Pin spacing in MW
Dimensions of side views in mm (approx.).
Further busbars can also be found in the technical manual for
miniature circuit breakers.
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5SM1 and 5SZ9 RCCB socket outlets
■ Overview
Number of poles Rated current In Rated residual
A current In
mA (Type A)
RCCB protective socket outlets
• For mounting onto device box, equipped with RCCB and 2 16 10, 30 ✓
2 SCHUKO® socket outlets
• Molded-plastic enclosures, equipped with RCCB and 2 16 10 ✓
SCHUKO® socket outlet
= type A for AC and pulsating DC residual currents
5SM1920 RCCB protective socket outlet 5SZ92.6 RCCB protective socket outlets,
5SW1200 molded-plastic enclosures
According to VDE 0664 for mounting on device boxes, equipped
with residual current operated circuit breaker and 2 5 Molded-plastic enclosures, equipped with RCCB and
childproof socket outlets flush-mounting 5 socket outlets.
171,5
180
146
81
I201_08414a
I201_06150
105 43 119 95
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■ Overview
Protection by means of residual current protective devices
In the case of "automatic disconnection of the power supply" by It also shows the tripping ranges of the residual current protec-
means of a residual current protective device, it is essential that tive devices with rated residual current of 10 mA and 30 mA and
the system components and equipment to be protected are fit- the max. permissible tripping times according to VDE 0664-10.
ted with an appropriately grounded PE conductor. This means As can be seen from the tripping curve, residual current protec-
that it is only possible for a person to be subjected to a flow of tive devices do not restrict the level of the residual current, rather
current if two faults occur (in addition to an insulation fault, the they have a protective effect due to the fast disconnection of the
interruption of the PE conductor) or in the event of accidental current, and thus short contact time.
contact with live parts.
Areas of impact of alternating current 50/60 Hz on the human body
Additional protection
(protection against direct contact) with In 30 mA 10000
10 mA 30 mA
I201_13979a
ms
Direct contact refers to a situation where a person comes into
direct contact with a part that is live under operating conditions. t
If a person directly touches live parts, two series-connected
resistors determine the level of the current flowing - the internal 1000
resistance of the person Rm and the contact resistance of the
location Rst.
1 2 3 4
For a proper assessment of the accident risk, it must be as-
sumed that the contact resistance of the location is virtually zero. 100
The resistance of the human body depends on the current path
and the contact resistance of the skin. Measurements have
shown, for example, that a current path of hand/hand or
hand/foot has a resistance of approx.1000. 10
0,1 1 10 100 1000 mA 10000
Based on this assumption, a touch voltage of 230 V would pro-
duce a dangerous leakage current of 230 mA. The figure "Areas M
of impact of alternating current 50/60 Hz on the human body"
Range 1 : Range 3 : M: Leakage
shows the current intensity/contact time curves with reference to Usually Muscle spasms current
the physiological reactions of the human body. The dangerous not perceptible possible t : Contact
values are the current intensity/contact time values in range 4, time
as they can trigger ventricular fibrillations, which can cause Range 2 : Range 4 :
death. No muscle Ventricular fibrillations
spasms may occur
L1 L1 L1
RCCB
RCCB
RCCB
N N N
PE PE PE
RA RA RA
PE conductor Conductors
Damaged interrupted
insulation interchanged
and insulation
failure in the
equipment
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RSt RSt RSt
Examples of accidental direct contact
Residual current protective devices with a rated residual current

In 10 mA have a tripping characteristic in range 2 below the
let-go current. There are generally no injurious effects or muscle
spasms (see illustration). They are therefore suitable for sensitive
areas, such as bathrooms.
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Residual current protective devices with a rated residual current Leakage protection (protection against indirect contact)
In 30 mA meet the conditions for additional protection against
electric shock (see figure): Indirect contact refers to the electric contact of persons with an
electrically conductive part which is not normally live under
• From unintentional, direct contact with live parts as for stan- operating conditions but has become live under fault conditions.
dard operations (e.g.: failure of the basic insulation, improper In such cases, it is essential that the power supply is automati-
use, ineffectiveness of the basic protection) cally disconnected if a fault means that the level and duration of
• In the case of negligence on the part of the user (e.g. use of the touch voltage could pose a risk.
defective devices, inexpert repairs to systems and/or equip- For this purpose, residual current protective devices with a rated
ment) residual current of over 30 mA are also suitable. The interrupt
• In the case of contact with faulty live parts (e.g. failure of conditions must be observed if the protective effect is to be
leakage protection in the event of interruption of the protective obtained. Taking into account the grounding resistance and the
conductor) rated residual current, the dangerous touch voltage must not
The use of residual current protective devices with rated residual persist for a time sufficient to cause a risk of harmful physiologi-
current of up to 30 mA has proven an effective enhanced protec- cal effect in a person.
tion in the event of failure of basic protection measures (protec- Fire barrier
tion against direct contact) and/or fault protection measures
(protection against indirect contact), as well as in the case of DIN VDE 0100-482 requires measures to be taken to prevent
negligence on the part of the user when handling electrical fires in "Locations exposed to fire hazards" that may result from
equipment. However, this must not be the sole means of protec- insulation faults. This stipulates that cables and conductors in
tion against electric shock. This does not replace the need for TN and TT systems must be protected by means of residual
further protective measures as required by DIN VDE 0100-410. current protective devices with a rated residual current of
In = 300 mA. This does not include mineral-insulated cables
The requirement for "enhanced protection" with residual current and busbar systems.
protective devices according to sections 411.3.3 and 415.1 of
DIN VDE 0100-410 does not mean that the application of this In the case of applications where resistance-related faults may
protection is optional. Rather, it means that this enhanced pro- cause a fire (e.g. ceiling heating with panel heating elements),
tection may be required in relation to external influences and in the rated residual current must be In = 30 mA.
specific areas in coordination with further protective measures. Protection against fires provided by separate residual current
In several parts of the standards for Groups 4 and 7 of protective devices should not be solely restricted to locations
DIN VDE 0100, this additional protection is required or explicitly exposed to fire hazards, but universally implemented.
recommended. The following explains some of the key require-
ments.
The general building standard for protection against electric
shock, DIN VDE 0100-410:2007-06 requires the use of residual
current protective devices with rated residual current  30 mA for
• All socket outlets with a rated current  20 A if they are in-
tended for use by non-experts and for general use.
• Branch circuits for portable tools and equipment used
outdoors with a rated current  32 A.
Note:
While DIN VDE 0100-410:06-2007 specifies two exceptions to
these requirements, these are not generally applicable to the
majority of applications.
The standard does not specify enhanced protection for socket
outlets that are used solely by electrical engineers and persons
with electrical training (e.g. in electrical workshops) or if it is en-
sured that the socket outlet is permanently used solely for "spe-
cific equipment".
The standard DIN VDE 0100-723:2005-06 "Requirements for
special installations or locations - class-rooms with experimental
equipment" stipulates that, for the supply of experimental equip-
ment and their circuits, the TN or TT systems must be fitted with
residual current protective devices, type B, with rated residual
current  30 mA.
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Use Design and method of operation of residual current protec-
tive devices
Residual current protective devices can be used in all three sys-
tem types (DIN VDE 0100-410). The design of residual current protective devices is largely de-
termined by 3 function groups:
In the IT system, tripping is not required for the first fault as this 1) Summation current transformer for recording fault current
situation cannot produce any dangerous touch voltages. It is es- 2) Releases to convert the electrical measured quantities into a
sential that an insulation monitoring device is fitted so that the mechanical tripping operation
first fault is indicated by an acoustic or visual signal and the fault 3) Breaker mechanism with contacts.
can be eliminated as quickly as possible. Tripping is not re-
quested until the 2nd fault. Depending on the grounding situa- The summation current transformer covers all conductors re-
tion, the trip conditions of the TN or TT system must be complied quired to conduct the current, i.e. also the neutral conductor
with. A residual current protective device is also a suitable where applicable.
circuit-protection device, whereby a separate residual current In a fault-free system, the magnetizing effects of the conductors
protective device is required for each piece of current-using through which current is flowing cancel each other out for the
equipment. summation current transformer as, in accordance with
Kirchhoff's current law, the sum of all currents is zero. There is no
TN system residual magnetic field left that could induce a voltage in the
L1
L2
secondary winding.
L3 However, by contrast, if a residual current is flowing due to an in-
N
PEN PE sulation fault, this destroys the equilibrium and a residual mag-
netic field is left in the transformer core. This generates a voltage
RCCB RCCB in the secondary winding, which then uses the release and the
breaker mechanism to switch off the electrical circuit afflicted by
I201_06153
the insulation fault.

N PE This tripping principle operates independently of the supply volt-
age or an auxiliary power supply. This is also a condition for the
TN-C TN-S high protection level provided by residual current protective de-
vices according to IEC/EN 61008 (VDE 0664).
TT network Only this way can it be ensured that the full protective action of
L1
L2
the residual current protective device is maintained even in the
L3 event of a system fault, e.g. failure of a phase conductor or an
N interruption in the neutral conductor.
I201_06154
RCCB RCCB Test button
All residual current protective devices are equipped with a test
L1 button. Simply press this button to test whether the residual
L2 current protective device is ready to run. Pressing the test button
L3 generates an artificial residual current – the residual current
N
protective device must trip.
We recommend testing the functionality when commissioning
PE PE the system and then at regular intervals – approx. every six
months.
Furthermore, it is also essential to ensure compliance with the
IT network (conditional) test intervals specified in the pertinent rules and regulations
L1 (e.g. accident prevention regulations).
L2
L3 The minimum operational voltage for operation of the test
I201_06155 equipment is 100 V AC (series 5SM3)1).
1)
For detailed information see Technical specifications.
RCCB RCCB
3-pole connection
4-pole residual current protective devices can also be operated
PE PE in 3-pole systems. In this case, connection must be at terminals
1, 3 and 5 and 2, 4 and 6.
The function of the test equipment is only ensured if a jumper is
Grounding resistances
fitted between terminals 3 and N.
When using residual current protective devices in a TT system,
the maximum grounding resistances (as shown in the following
I201_07557a
L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3
table) must be complied with, depending on the rated residual
current and the max. permissible touch voltage. 1 3 5 N 1 3 5 N
Rated residual Max. permissible grounding resistance at a

current max. permissible touch voltage of
In 50 V 25 V 2 4 6 N 2 4 6 N
10 mA 5000 2500
3 x 230 V AC + N 3 x 230 V AC
30 mA 1660 830
3 x 400 V AC + N 3 x 400 V AC
100 mA 500 250
300 mA 166 83
500 mA 100 50
1A 50 25
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SIGRES RCCBs for severe ambient conditions Main Sub-distribution board
Our SIGRES RCCBs have been developed for use in environ- distribution
RCCB
ments with increased pollution gas loads, such as board
• Indoor swimming pools: chlorine gas atmosphere
• Agriculture: ammoniac RCCB
• Construction site distribution boards, chemical industry:
nitrogen oxides [NOx], sulfur dioxide [SO2] S RCCB
RCCB
A significant increase in service life is achieved using our Selective
patented active condensation protection. version Instantaneous or super resistant K
When using SIGRES RCCBs, the following points must be Downstream RCCB
observed: Upstream RCCB or
for selective Instantaneous Super resistant
• The infeed must always be from below, at terminals 2/N or disconnection S version version K
2/4/6/N. Break time Break time Break time
• Before carrying out insulation tests on installation systems with at 5 x ∆n at 5 x ∆n at 5 x ∆n
voltages greater than 500 V, the SIGRES RCCB must be 100 mA 50 ...150 ms 10 mA or 30 mA ≤ 40 ms 20 … 40 ms
switched off or the cables on the input side (below) must be 300 mA 10 mA, 30 mA or 100 mA
disconnected. 500 mA 10 mA, 30 mA ,100 mA
1000 mA 300 mA
Short-time delayed tripping, super resistant æ I201_15510a
Electrical loads that temporarily produce high leakage currents 1)

For residual current circuit breakers of type AC: <40 ms.
when they are switched on (e.g. temporary residual currents
flowing through interference-suppression capacitors between Versions for 50 ... 400 Hz
phase conductor and PE) may trip instantaneous residual cur- Due to their principle of operation, the standard versions of
rent protective devices, if the leakage current exceeds the rated residual current protective devices are designed for maximum
residual current In of the residual current protective device. efficiency in 50/60 Hz systems. Product standards and tripping
Short-time delayed, super resistant residual current protective conditions also refer to this frequency. The sensitivity decreases
devices can be installed for this type of application, where it is with increasing frequency. In order to implement effective resid-
not possible, or only partially possible, to eliminate such interfer- ual current protection for applications in systems up to 400 Hz
ence sources. These devices have a minimum tripping delay of (e.g. industry), you need to use suitable devices. This type
10 ms, i.e. they should not trip for a residual current pulse of of residual current protective devices fulfills the tripping condi-
10 ms. This complies with the maximum permissible break times tions up to the specified frequency and provides the appropriate
according to IEC/EN 61008-1 (VDE 0664-10). The devices have level of protection.
a high surge current withstand capability of 3 kA.
Short-time delayed, super resistant residual current protective Residual current circuit breaker with left-side N connection
devices have the identification code æ. The fact that the RCCBs are usually located to the left of the
Selective tripping î miniature circuit breakers, but have their N conductor connec-
tion on the right-hand side, interferes with the integrated busbar
Residual current protective devices normally have an instanta- connection. For this reason, when used with miniature circuit
neous tripping operation. This means that a series connection of breakers, RCCBs require a special busbar. In order to enable the
this type of residual current protective devices does not provide use of standard busbars, 4-pole RCCBs are also provided with
selective tripping in the event of a fault. In order to achieve se- their N connection on the left-hand side. This means that RCCBs
lectivity for a series connection of residual current protective de- can continue to be installed to the left of miniature circuit
vices, both the tripping time and the rated residual current of se- breakers using standard busbar connections.
ries-connected devices must be time graded. Selective residual
current protective devices have a tripping delay.
Furthermore, selective residual current protective devices must
have an increased surge current withstand capability of at least
3 kA according to IEC/EN 61008-1 (VDE 0664-10). Siemens
devices have a surge current withstand capability of  5 kA.
Selective residual current protective devices have the identifica-
tion code î.
The table below shows the time grading options available for re-
sidual current protective devices for selective tripping in series
connection with devices without time delay and super resistant
with short-time delay æ.
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Surge current withstand capability Breaking capacity, short-circuit strength
During thunderstorms, atmospheric overvoltages in the form of In accordance with the installation regulations
traveling waves can penetrate the installations of a system over DIN VDE 0100-410 (protection against electric shock) residual
an overhead system and trip the residual current protective de- current protective devices can be installed in three system types
vices. (TN, TT and IT systems).
To prevent such inadvertent tripping operations, residual current However, if using the neutral conductor as a protective conduc-
protective devices sensitive to power pulse currents must pass tor in TN systems, a fault may cause residual currents similar to
specific tests to verify the surge current withstand capability. a short-circuit. For this reason, residual current protective devic-
These tests are carried out using a surge current of the stan- es must be installed together with a back-up fuse and have the
dardized surge current wave 8/20 s. appropriate short-circuit strength. Tests have been defined for
this purpose.
% Peak
Characteristics of a current
The short-circuit strength of the combination must be specified
100 on the devices.
impulse acc. to
90 Siemens residual current protective devices, together with a suit-
Front DIN VDE 0432 Part 2
Tail able back-up fuse, have a short-circuit strength of 10000 A. This
Ts Front time in s is the highest possible level of short-circuit strength as specified
Tr Virtual time to half-value in the VDE regulations.
m
50
on tail in s Data for the rated breaking capacity according to
01 Virtual origin IEC/EN 61008, i.e. the maximum permissible short-circuit back-
m Peak value up fuses for residual current protective devices are contained in
10 the following table:
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0
01 TS t Rated current of the Rated switching Maximum permissible
Tr residual current capacity Im short-circuit back-up
protective device acc. to IEC/EN 61008 fuse NH, DIAZED,
Surge current wave 8/20 s (front time 8 s: time to half-value 20 s) (VDE 0664) for a grid NEOZED
Type AC distance of 35 mm
Siemens residual current protective devices of types A and B all
have a high surge current withstand capability. The following Type A Operational class gG for
residual current
table shows the surge current withstand capability of the various protective device
versions: Type F
125 ... 500 V AC
Type B 400 V AC
Version Surge current withstand capability
kHz
Instantaneous >1 kA Type B+
Short-time delayed, >3 kA A A A A
super resistant æ 16 ... 40 2 MW 500 63 --
Selective î >5 kA 63, 80 2.5 MW 800 100 --
100, 125 2 MW 1250 125 --
25, 40 (400 Hz) 4 MW 800 80 --
25 ... 63 4 MW 800 100 63
80 4 MW 800 100 --
100 4 MW 1000 100 --
125 4 MW 1250 125 --
Example:
100 A
10 000
Short-circuit strength 10 kA with max. permissible short-circuit
series fuse 100 A.
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Types of current
Due to the use of electronic components in household appli- Residual current protective devices that trip for both sinusoidal
ances and industrial plants, insulation faults can also cause re- AC residual currents and pulsating DC residual currents (type A)
sidual currents that are not AC residual currents to flow through are identified by the mark .
residual current protective devices, even in the case of devices
with ground terminals (safety class I). Residual current protective devices that also trip for smooth DC
residual currents (type B) are identified by the mark .
The regulations for residual current protective devices contain
additional requirements and test regulations for residual currents
whose power supply frequency is zero or virtually zero within a
certain period.
Type of current Current Correct function of residual Tripping current1)

waveform current protective devices of type
Type AC Type A Type F Type B Type B+
kHz
AC fault current ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 0.5 ... 1.0 In
Pulsating DC residual currents -- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 0.35 ... 1.4 In

(pos. or neg. half-waves)
Truncated half-wave currents -- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Start angle 90°

0.25 ... 1.4 In
-- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Start angle 135°
0.11 ... 1.4 In
Half-wave current during -- ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Max. 1.4 In

superimposition with smooth -- + 6 mA + 10 mA +0.4 mA +0.4 In + DC
direct current
Residual current from mixed -- -- ✓ ✓ ✓ 0.5 ... 1.4 In
frequency
Smooth direct current -- -- -- ✓ ✓ 0.5 ... 2.0 In
1) Tripping currents according to IEC/EN 61008-1 (VDE 0664, Part -10);

for smooth DC residual currents defined to IEC 60755 UB1 INT.
Note:
For further information on the subject of residual current
protective devices see the technology primer
"Residual Current Protective Devices",
Article No.: E10003-E38-2B-G0090-7600.
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■ Application
Standards Application Required In Recommended Siemens
residual current protective devices
[mA] Type A Type F SIQUENCE SIGRES
type B/
type B+
DIN VDE 0100-410 Protection against electric shock 30 ... 500 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Socket outlets up to 20 A, plants outdoors 10 ... 30 ✓ ✓ -- --
DIN VDE 0100-482 Fire protection for particular risks or safety hazards 30, 300 ✓ ✓ ✓ --
DIN VDE 0100-701 Rooms with baths or showers, socket outlets in zone 3 10 ... 30 ✓ ✓ -- --
DIN VDE 0100-702 Basins for swimming pools and other basins 10 ... 30 ✓ -- -- ✓
DIN VDE 0100-703 Rooms and cabins with sauna heating 10 ... 30 ✓ -- -- ✓
DIN VDE 0100-704 Building sites, socket outlet current circuits up to 32 A and for  30 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
BGI 608 handheld equipment, plug-and-socket devices In > 32 A  500 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
DIN VDE 0100-705 Agricultural and general horticultural premises,  500 ✓ ✓ -- ✓
socket outlet circuits  30 ✓ ✓ -- ✓
DIN VDE 0100-706 Conductive areas with limited freedom of movement, 10 ... 30 ✓ -- -- --
permanently mounted equipment
DIN VDE 0100-708 Electrical installations on camping sites, fixed feeding points for 10 ... 30 ✓ -- -- ✓
every socket outlet and every final circuit
DIN VDE 0100-710 Medical premises in TN-S system, 10 ... 30 ✓ -- ✓ --
depending on application group 1 or 2 and equipment  300 ✓ -- ✓ --
DIN VDE 0100-712 Solar PV power supply systems (without simple separation)  300 -- -- ✓ --
DIN VDE 0100-723 Classrooms with experimental equipment 10 ... 30 -- -- ✓ --
DIN VDE 0100-739 Additional protection against direct contact in homes 10 ... 30 ✓ -- -- --
EN 50178 Fitting of power installations with electronic equipment General requirements ✓ ✓ ✓ --
(VDE 0160) for correct selection
when using res. current
protection
EN 50293 Traffic signal systems
(VDE 0832-100) • Class T1  300 ✓ -- -- ✓
• Class U1  30 ✓ -- -- ✓
Food processing and chemical industry  30 (recommended) ✓ -- -- ✓
Note:
For reasons of basic fire protection, we recommend the use of
residual current protective devices with maximum 300 mA rated
residual current.
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