Undervoltage release

2a) Undervoltage release (YU)

The undervoltage release opens the circuit-breaker when
there is a significant voltage drop or power failure. It can be
used for remote release (using normally-closed pushbuttons),
for a lock on closing or for monitoring the voltage in the
primary and secondary circuits. The power supply for the trip
unit is therefore obtained on the supply side of the circuit-
breaker or from an independent source. The circuit-breaker
can only be closed when the release is powered (closing is
mechanically locked). The release can operate with direct
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current or alternating current.

The circuit-breaker is opened with trip unit power supply
voltages of 35-70% Un.
5 The circuit-breaker can be closed with a trip unit power
supply voltage of 85-110% Un.
It can be fitted with a contact to signal when the undervoltage
trip unit is energized (C. aux YU - see accessory 5e).
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Reference figure in electrical circuit diagrams: YU (6)

Characteristics
24V DC 120-127V AC/DC
30V AC/DC 220-240V AC/DC
Power supply (Un): 48V AC/DC 240-250V AC
60V AC/DC 380-400V AC
110-120V AC/DC 440V AC
Operating limits: Standards CEI EN 60947-2
DC = 200 W
Inrush power (Ps):
AC = 200 VA
DC = 5 W
Continuous power (Pc):
AC = 5 VA
Opening time (YU): ≤ 80 ms
Insulation voltage: 2500V 50 Hz (for 1 min)

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 2b) Time-delay device for undervoltage release (D) The undervoltage release can be combined with an electronic
time-delay device for installation outside the circuit-breaker,
allowing delayed trip unit tripping with adjustable preset times.
Use of the delayed undervoltage trip unit is recommended to
prevent tripping when the power supply network for the trip
unit is subject to brief voltage drops or power supply failures.
Circuit-breaker closing is inhibited when it is not powered.
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The time-delay device must be used with an undervoltage

release with the same voltage.

Reference figure in electrical circuit diagrams: YU +D (7)

Characteristics
24-30V DC
48V AC/DC
Power supply (D): 60V AC/DC
110-127V AC/DC
220-250V AC/DC
Adjustable opening time (YU+D): 0.5-1-1.5-2-3 s

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 Circuit diagrams
Circuit-breakers

Operating status

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8 Three-pole circuit-breaker with PR121/P, PR122/P or PR123/P electronic trip unit

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Three- or four-pole switch- Four-pole circuit-breaker with PR121/P, PR122/P or PR123/P electronic trip unit
disconnector

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 Circuit diagrams
Electrical accessories

Motor operating mechanism, opening, closing and undervoltage releases

Signalling contacts 1SDC200245F0001

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