
Application
NS series MCCB is developed from Merlin Gerin type, The rated insulating voltage is 750V, suitable for AC 50Hz(60Hz), rated working voltage 690V or below, rated working current is 12.5A to 1250A of circuit and used in distributing electric energy, and non-frequent breaking in the normal conditions, protecting the current & equipment from overload&under voltage, circuit breaker with rated frame current 400A or below can be used in motor's non-frequent start, breaking during working, protecting motor from overload, short circuit&under-voltage, the product conforms to IEC60947-2 standard.
Accessories
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| Under-voltage release Shunt release | Auxiliary contact Alarm contact | Rotary handle | Plug-in base |
| Accessories | Rated operating voltage | Consumption | For type | |
| Pick-up | Seal-in | |||
| Shunt release(MX) | 24V | <10VA | <5VA | NS-100 630 |
| 100V | ||||
| 220/230V | ||||
| 380/400V | ||||
| Under-voltage release(UN) | 220/230V | <10VA | <5VA | |
| 380/400V | ||||
| Accessories | Rated operating voltage | Rated operating current | For type | |
| AC12 | AC15 | |||
| Auxiliary contact(OF) | 380/400V | 6 | 3 | NS-100 630 |
| Alarm contact(AL) | 380/400V | 6 | 3 | |
Rotary handle
A. Direct rotary handle
Degree of protection:IP40
Function:
1) suitability for isolation
2) indication of three positions 0(off) I(on) and tripped
3) press ush to trip?button, can trip-free
4) visibility of and access to trip unit settings
5) the circuit breaker can be locked in the off position by one to three padlocks, diameter 5 to 8mm(not supplied)
B. Extended rotary handle
Degree of protection:IP55
Function:
1) Suitability for isolation
2) Indication of three positions 0(off) I(on) and tripped
3) Visibility of and access to trip unit settings when the door is open
4) Door opening prevented when circuit breaker is on
5) The circuit breaker can be locked in the off position by one to three padlocks, diameter 5 to 8mm(not supplied). Locking prevents opening of the switchboard door
Installation:Circuit breaker may be mounted vertically, horizontally or flat on their back without any derating of characteristics.
Fix:Mounting on backplate, mounting on rails
Connection:Front panel connection, black panel connection, plug-in connection
Main Technical Specifications
| Type | Pole No. | Rated insulating voltage(V) | Rated operating voltage(V) | Rated ultimate short circuit breaking capacity Icu(KA) at 380/415V | Rated services short circuit breaking capacity Ics at 380/415V(KA) | Operation performace | Utiliza-tim Category | |
| ON | OFF | |||||||
| NS-100N | 3, 4 pole | 750 | 690 and below | 25 | 25 | 1500 | 8500 | A |
| NS-100H | 70 | 70 | ||||||
| NS-100L | 150 | 150 | ||||||
| NS-160N | 36 | 36 | 1000 | 7000 | ||||
| NS-160H | 70 | 70 | ||||||
| NS-160L | 150 | 150 | ||||||
| NS-250N | 36 | 36 | 1000 | 7000 | ||||
| NS-250H | 70 | 70 | ||||||
| NS-250L | 150 | 150 | ||||||
| NS-400N | 45 | 45 | 1000 | 4000 | ||||
| NS-400H | 70 | 70 | ||||||
| NS-400L | 150 | 150 | ||||||
| NS-630N | 45 | 45 | 1000 | 4000 | ||||
| NS-630H | 70 | 70 | ||||||
| NS-630L | 150 | 450 | ||||||
| NS-1250N | 3 pole | 50 | 37.5 | 1000 | 4000 | |||
| NS-1600N | 50 | 37.5 | ||||||
Note:
1. The N-pole breaker has no protection which closing and opening with the other three poles.
2. The type of thermal magnetic for NS-400/630 has no four poles.
Outline and Installation Dimension

| mm | C | C1 | C2 | C3 | G | G1 | G4 | G5 | H | H1 | H2 |
| NS-100/160/250N/H/L | 29 | 76 | 54 | 108 | 62.5 | 125 | 70 | 140 | 80.5 | 161 | 94 |
| NS-400/630N/H/L | 41.5 | 116 | 92.5 | 184 | 100 | 100 | 113.5 | 227 | 127.5 | 255 | 142.5 |
| mm | H3 | H4 | H5 | H6 | H7 | K | K1 | K2 | L | L1 | L2 | P1 | P2 | P4 | P5 |
| NS-100/160/250N/H/L | 188 | 160.5 | 321 | 178.5 | 357 | 17.5 | 35 | 70 | 52.5 | 105 | 140 | 84 | 86 | 111* | 83 |
| NS-400/630N/H/L | 285 | 240 | 480 | 237 | 474 | 22.5 | 45 | 90 | 70 | 140 | 185 | 95.5 | 110 | 168 | 107 |
| mm | P6 | R | R1 | R2 | R4 | R5 | 疶 | 疶4 | (Ue) |
| NS-100/160/250N/H/L | 88 | 14.5 | 29 | 54 | 108 | 143 | 6 | 22 | ≤32 |
| NS-400/630N/H/L | 112 | 31.5 | 63 | 71.5 | 143 | 188 | 6 | 32 | ≤32 |
*P4=126 is suitable for NS-250N/H/L
Trip units main technical parameter
Thermal magnetic release
| Type | Rated Current In(A) | Note |
| NS-100 | 12.5,16,20,25,32,40,50,63,80,100 | T adjustable(0.8-1In) M adjustable(5-10In) |
| NS-160 | 16,20,25,32,40,50,68,80,100,125,160 | |
| NS-250 | 160,180,200,225,250 | |
| NS-400 | 315,350,400 | |
| NS-630 | 400,500,630 | |
| NS-1250 | 800,1000,1250 | T adjustable(0.8-1In) M fixed |
| NS-1600 | 1000,1250,1600 |
Electronic release
NS 22SE: protection of low-voltage distribution networks for NS-100160250 
1. Overload protection with adjustable threshold
2. Short-circuit protection with adjustable threshold
3. Load indication : light at 90% of Ir setting threshold;
Flashing at 105% or more of Ir setting threshold
| Type | Rated Current In(A) | Note |
| NS-100 | 40,100 | Ir=0.4…1×In(adjustable 48 setting) Tripping between 1.05…1.3×Ir(IEC60947-2) (Long-time overload protection) Im=2-3-4-5-6-7-8-10×Ir (Short-circuit protection) |
| NS-160 | 40,100,160 | |
| NS-250 | 40,100,160,250 |
NS 22ME: protection of motor for NS-100160250
1. Overload protection with adjustable threshold, as defined by IEC60947-4 (2) tripping class 10
2. Short-circuit protection with fixed threshold (13xIr)
3. phase failure protection (tripping time delay between 3.5s-6s)
4. Load indication : dark less than 105% of Ir setting threshold;
Flashing at 105% or more of Ir setting threshold
| Type | Rated Current In(A) | Note |
| NS-100 | 40,50,80,100 | Ir=0.6-0.63-0.67-0.71-0.75-0.80-0.85-0.90-0.95-1×In |
| NS-160 | 40,50,80,100,150 | |
| NS-250 | 40,50,80,100,150,220 |
NS 23SE: protection of low-voltage distribution networks for NS-400630
1. Overload protection with adjustable threshold
2. Short-circuit protection with adjustable threshold
3. Load indication : light at 90% of Ir setting threshold;
Flashing at 105% or more of Ir setting threshold
| Type | Rated Current In(A) | Note |
| NS-400 | 400 | Ir=0.4…1×In(adjustable 48 setting) Tripping between 1.05…1.3×Ir(IEC60947-2) (Long-time overload protection) Im=2-3-4-5-6-7-8-10×Ir (Short-circuit protection) |
| NS-630 | 630 |
NS 53UE: protection of low-voltage distribution networks for NS-400630
1. Overload protection with adjustable threshold, as defined by IEC60947-2
2. Short-circuit protection with adjustable threshold
3. Instantaneous short-circuit protection
4. Earth fault protection with adjustable threshold
5. Load indication : light at 90% of Ir setting threshold;
Flashing more than Ir setting threshold
6. Fault indication
LEDs indicates the type of fault that caused tripping
Overload (LT protection) or abnormal component temperature (>Ir);
Short-circuit (ST or instantaneous protection)( >Im);
Earth fault (if earth fault protection option is present)(Ig);
Microprocessor malfunction (both (>Ir) and ( >Im) LEDs go on ,plus the (Ig) LEDs if earth fault protection option is present )
Battery powered. Spare battery are supplied in an adapter box. When a fault occurs , the LED indicating the type of fault ,lights for about 10 minutes . The information is however stored in memory . The LED can be illuminated by pressing the test pushbutton. The LED automatically goes off and the memory is cleared when the circuit breaker is reset .
| Type | Rated Current In(A) | Note |
| NS-400 | 400 |
Ir=0.4…1×In(adjustable 48 setting) |
| NS-630 | 630 |
NS 43ME: protection of motor for NS-400630
1. Overload protection with adjustable threshold, as defined by IEC60947-4 (2) tripping class 10A,10 and 20
2. Short-circuit protection with adjustable threshold (6…13xIr)
3. Phase failure protection (built-in electronic release: operates unbalanced single-phase currentat 40% and more than )(tripping time delay 4s?0%),as defined by IEC60947-4.1
4. Load indication : Flashing more than Ir setting threshold
5. Fault indication
LEDs indicates the type of fault that caused tripping
Overload (LT protection) or abnormal component temperature (>Ir);
Short-circuit (ST or instantaneous protection)( >Im);
Phase failure (right LED);
Microprocessor malfunction ( (>Ir) ( >Im) and phase failure LEDs all go on )
Battery powered. Spare battery are supplied in an adapter box. When a fault occurs ,the LED indicating the type of fault ,lights for about 10 minutes . The information is however stored in memory . The LED can be illuminated by pressing the test pushbutton. The LED automatically goes off and the memory is cleared when the circuit breaker is reset .
| Type | Rated Current In(A) | Note |
| NS-400 | 400 |
Ir=0.4…1×In(adjustable 48 setting) |
| NS-630 | 630 |
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