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2004 Cooper Bussmann
2005 National Electrical Code Changes Affecting Overcurrent Protection
409 409.110 430.8 670.3(A) 440.4(B) 230.82(3) 100 700.27 701.18 517.26 240.86(A) 100 240.5(B) 240.60(D) 410.73(G) 430.52(C)(6) 430.83(E)
New Article 409: Industrial Control Panels SCCR Marking for Industrial Control Panels SCCR Marking on Motor Controllers Industrial Machinery SCCR Marking HVAC Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) Marking SCCR Marking on Meter Disconnects Definition for Coordination (selective) Selective Coordination: Emergency Systems Selective Coordination: Legally Required Standby Sys. Selective Coordination: Healthcare Essential Circuits Existing Facilities: Series Rating Engineering Method Definition for Supplementary OCPD Appliance and Extension Cord Protection Renewable Fuses: Replacement ONLY Disconnecting Means: Electric Discharge Lighting Self Protected Comb. Ctrl 1 Pole Interrupting Capacity Motor Controllers Slash Voltage Requirement
Summary of Changes Requiring Marked Short Circuit Current Rating

409 409.110 430.8 440.4(B) New Article 409 Industrial Control Panels Marked on Industrial Control Panels Marked on Motor Controllers Marked on HVAC
Greater than 60A Non Residential
670.3 Marked on Industrial Machinery 230.83(3) Marked on Meter Disconnect Switches

Industrial Control Panels
2002 NEC and Before

Required marking for interrupting rating of main Overcurrent Protective Device on Industrial machinery (670.3) Industrial control panels, HVAC control panels, motor controllers, and meter disconnects were not required to be marked with SCCR
Now - 2005 NEC
Required to be marked with short circuit current rating: Components Motor Controllers Meter Disconnects Assembly Industrial Control Panels Industrial Machinery Electrical Panels HVAC Panels above 60A non-residential
WHY????
Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR)

What is a Short Circuit Current Rating?
The maximum short circuit current a component, assembly or equipment can safely withstand when protected by a specific overcurrent protective device, or for a specified time interval SCCR pertains to protection of components, multiple component assemblies or entire control panels
Short Circuit Current Ratings

Short Circuit Current Rating is not the same as Interrupting Rating:
Interrupting Rating Maximum available current a fuse or circuit breaker can safely interrupt under standard test conditions Class H Fuses 10kAIR Interrupting Rating only pertains to the overcurrent protective device Adequate Interrupting Ratings do not ensure protection of circuit components, assemblies or 50,000A Fault equipment Inadequate Interrupting Rating
Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings
Why are Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings Important? Needed to ensure compliance with NEC 110.10
Helps to eliminate hazards where components and equipment are applied above their ratings Simplifies inspection approval process
Component Marking Requirements

Short Circuit Current Rating may be established during testing as part of the listing and labeling process for individual components or multiple component assemblies
Meter Disconnects Marked Short Circuit Current Rating

230.82(3) Equipment Connected to the Supply Side of Service Disconnect.
Only the following equipment shall be permitted to be connected to the supply side of the service disconnecting means: (3) Meter disconnect switches nominally rated not in excess of 600 volts that have a short-circuit current rating equal to or greater than the available short circuit current, provided all metal housings and service enclosures are grounded.
230.82(3) Meter Disconnects Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

Meter Disconnect Switches:
Must have a marked short circuit current rating equal to or greater than the available short circuit currents Typically achieved by a fused disconnect utilizing current-limiting fuses
430.8 Motor Controllers Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

430.8 Motor Controllers A controller shall be marked with the manufacturers name or identification, the voltage, the current or horsepower rating, the short-circuit current rating, and such other necessary data to properly indicate the applications for which it is suitable.
430.8 Motor Controllers Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

Exceptions where the Short Circuit Current Rating is not required on the controller:
1/8HP or less motors which are normally left running and constructed not to be damaged by overloads 1/3HP or less portable motors where the controller is the attachment plug and receptacle The rating is marked elsewhere on an assembly The assembly into which the controller is to be installed is marked with a rating Controller is rated 2HP or less at 300V or less and is listed exclusively for general purpose branch circuits
Motor Controllers Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

UL 508 has: Standard fault current test An optional high available fault current test Optional Type 2 no damage, high available fault current (UL 508E) Standard level: 5kA for 0 - 50HP ratings 10kA for 51 - 200HP ratings, etc. Current limiting fuses are often used in the optional high-available fault current tests and Type 2 no damage tests to achieve high short circuit current ratings

Motor Controller Label Example (from an 80A, 40HP rated controller)
GENERAL PURPOSE SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR, USAGE GENERAL Short circuit rating 100kA at 600VAC max when protected by 100A class J or T 5kA when protected by 150A class H or RK5 fuses LISTED 3E73 MAN MTR CNTRL

Equipment Marking Requirements
Short Circuit Current Rating can be established during testing as part of the Listing and Labeling process Where testing is not feasible, Short Circuit Current Ratings can be determined using approved engineering methods

409.110 Industrial Control Panels Marking. An industrial control panel shall be marked with the following information that is plainly visible after installation: (3) Short-circuit current rating of the industrial control panel based on one of the following: a. Short-circuit current rating of a listed and labeled assembly b. Short-circuit current rating established utilizing an approved method
FPN: UL 508A-2001, Supplement SB, is an example of an approved method
Industrial Control Panels: Now Marked with Short Circuit Current Rating

670.3 Industrial Machine Nameplate Data. (A) Permanent Nameplate. shall be attached to the control equipment enclosure or machine and shall be plainly visible after installation. The nameplate shall include the following information: (4) Short-circuit current rating of the industrial control panel based on one of the following: a. Short-circuit current rating of a listed and labeled assembly b. Short-circuit current rating established utilizing an approved method
FPN: UL 508A-2001, Supplement SB, is an example of an approved method

Example: Industrial Machinery Control Panel Label
Plastics Processing Machine
SN2356YUP77 Serial Number 87 Amperes Current 25 Horsepower Largest Motor H.P. 60 Ampere Max OCP Device 460 - 480 volts Voltage 3ph., 60 Hz Phase & Freq.. Amperes RMS Short Circuit Current Rating Circuit Current Rating100,000 100,000 Amperes Diagram Numbers CM 12.1 THRU CM 12.5
Short
RMS
Quality Machine Tool Somewhere, USA


440.4(B) Marking on Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressors and Equipment
(B) Multimotor and Combination-Load Equipment. Multimotor and combination-load equipment shall be provided with a visible nameplate marked with the makers name, the rating in volts, frequency and number of phases, minimum supply circuit conductor ampacity, the maximum rating of the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device, and the short-circuit current rating of the motor controllers or industrial control panel.

Combination Load and Multimotor HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Exceptions:
Equipment used in one and two family dwellings Cord-and-attachment-plug connected equipment Equipment supplied by a branch circuit protected at 60A or less

Example of HVAC Label
HVAC Control Panel
Serial Number Current Min Circuit Ampacity Max Fuse Size Voltage Phase & Freq.. Short Circuit Current Rating Circuit Current Rating
HVDB708429521
72 Amperes
Short
40,000 Amperes RMS
90 Amperes 125 Ampere 460 - 480 volts 3ph., 60 Hz 40,000 Amperes RMS
HVAC Equipment, Inc. Anytown, USA

Ensuring Compliance
For equipment requiring Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings Engineer provides: Available short circuit currents at each installation point Short circuit current rating of each piece of equipment or panel During site inspection, inspector compares actual marked short circuit current ratings to the submitted data: planned SCCRs and available short circuit currents
Ensuring Compliance
This method requires proper engineering and analysis by the design engineers and proper review by inspectors.
Ensuring Compliance: Simple Check For Short Circuit Current Rating

Determine the maximum, worst case short circuit current available at the terminals of the supply transformer Verify that all required equipment is marked with a short circuit current rating sufficient for this maximum, worst case available current If SCCRs are sufficient: installation approved. If this SCCRs insufficient by this quick check method, a detailed analysis may be required
500 KVA 5%Z 480/277V 1 13,222 A
1500 KVA 2%Z
480/277V
99,165 A 2
Achieving High Short Circuit Current Ratings

High Short Circuit Current Ratings Make Equipment and Controllers:
Easier to specify and install for compliance More flexible can be moved from location to location safely
Achieving High Short Circuit Current Ratings

Current Limiting Fuses:
Reduce fault energy

Can be used to achieve high short circuit current ratings for motor controllers, assemblies of multiple components, disconnects, and industrial control panels
Regulatory - 2005 NEC Changes Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

Before
Plastics Processing
Current
Now Marked
Plastics Processing
87 Amperes 460 - 480 volts 3ph., 60 Hz
200 kA SCCR
Current Voltage
Phase & Freq..
87 Amperes 460 - 480 volts 3ph., 60 Hz

Current Rating
Voltage
Phase & Freq..
XYZ Machine Company Anywhere, USA
Short Circuit Current Rating
200 kA
XYZ Machine Company Anywhere, USA
Fuses and Disc

PDB
400A Class J Fuse Disconnect Listed 200,000A SCCR Power Distribution Block Listed 200,000A SCCR Protected by 400A Class J Fuses Branch circuits with current limiting fuses, contactors and overloads Listed 200,000A SCCR

Summary: The 2005 NEC now requires short circuit current ratings to be marked on: Meter Disconnect Switches Motor Controllers Industrial Control Panels Industrial Control Panels for Industrial Machinery Combination Load and Multimotor HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment
Summary of Changes Selective Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices

100 700.27 701.18 517.26 Definition: Coordination Selective Required for Emergency Systems Required for Legally Required Standby Systems Required for Essential Electrical Standby Systems
Selective Coordination
2005 NEC New Article 100 Definition Coordination (Selective) Localization of an overcurrent condition to restrict outages to the circuit or equipment affected, accomplished by the choice of overcurrent protective devices and their ratings or settings.
What is Selective Coordination?

Selective coordination
Isolates an overloaded or faulted circuit Only the nearest upstream overcurrent protective device opens
Why is it required?
Vital for critical systems Increase system reliability
OPENS NOT AFFECTED
Fault
Selective Coordination: Avoids Blackouts

Lacking Selective Coordination With Selective Coordination
Fault
OPENS UNNECESSARY POWER LOSS
Fault NOT AFFECTED
Selective Coordination Requirements

Articles affected
700 Emergency Systems 701 Legally Required Standby Systems 517 Health Care Facilities

Other supporting requirements
700.4 Maintenance and Testing Requirements 700.9(B) Emergency circuits separated from normal supply circuits 700.9(C) Wiring specifically located to minimize system hazards 700.16 Failure of one component must not result in a condition where a means of egress will be in total darkness

700.27 Coordination. Emergency system(s) overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated with all supply side overcurrent protective devices.
Blackout
Emergency Systems
Required in places of assembly or where panic control is needed
Hotels, theaters, sports arenas, health care facilities and similar institutions
Provide power for:

Ventilation, fire detection, alarm systems, elevators, fire pumps, public safety communications, and continuous processes

701.18 Coordination. Legally required standby system(s) overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated with all supply side overcurrent protective devices.
Legally Required Standby Systems

Supply power to selected loads when normal source fails Serve loads to:
Heating and refrigeration, communications, ventilation and smoke removal, sewage disposal, lighting systems, and continuous processes

517.26 Application of Other Articles. The essential electrical system shall meet the requirements of Article 700, except as amended by Article 517.
Article 517 covers health care facilities Selective coordination required in essential electrical systems
There are no amendments in Article 517 concerning

selective coordination of overcurrent protective devices
Essential Electrical Systems

In health care facilities
Designed to ensure service to lighting and power in critical areas
Essential systems include:

Critical branch, life safety branch, and equipment systems essential for life safety
Objectives For These Important Circuits

Keep loads powered in the event of loss of normal power Ensure system uptime Ensure safety to human life in an emergency Reduce the probability of faults Provide reliable operation Minimize the effects of an outage Selective coordination requirements fit well with these objectives
Selective Coordination: Normal Supply

Emergency Source
Normal Source
ATS
Selective Coordination: Normal Supply

Emergency Source Unnecessary Feeder Outage
N E
Normal Source
ATS Opens Not Affected Unnecessary Power Loss
Fault X1
Selective Coordination: Normal Supply Without

Normal Source Emergency Source Unnecessary Main Outage
N E
Fault X1
Selective Coordination: Normal Supply Without With

Normal Source Emergency Source
Normal Source
Emergency Source
ATS
Fault X1
Selective Coordination: Normal Supply Without With

Normal Source
Emergency Source
ATS
Isolated to Branch Only

Fault X1
Fault X1
Selective Coordination: Emergency Supply

Emergency Source
Normal Source
ATS
Selective Coordination: Emergency Supply

Emergency Source Unnecessary Feeder Outage
N E
Normal Source
Fault X1
Selective Coordination: Emergency Supply Without

Normal Source Emergency Source Unnecessary Outage Entire Emergency Source ATS Opens Not Affected Unnecessary Power Loss
Fault X1
Selective Coordination: Emergency Supply Without

Normal Source
Emergency Source
ATS
Fault X1
Selective Coordination: Emergency Supply Without With

Normal Source
Emergency Source
ATS
Isolated to Branch Only

Fault X1
Fault X1
Selective Coordination Ensuring Compliance

Requires proper engineering, specification and installation Designer must provide proper documentation of coordination Site inspection should verify correct devices are installed per plans to achieve coordination
What must to be considered?
Selective Coordination - Fuses

Short Circuit Region Selectivity Ratio Guide (based on I2T)
LINE SIDE
MELTING ENERGY
KRP-C-1200SP
Tm
Ta Tc
AVAILABLE SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT
LOAD SIDE
LPS-RK-600SP
Loadside fuse must clear prior to lineside fuse melting
CLEARING ENERGY
Tc
Selective Coordination
Fuses
Published selectivity ratios Short circuit study unnecessary
Selective Coordination - Fuses

Circuit Selectively Coordinated Loadside Fuse
KRP-C_SP LPJ_SP LPS-RK_SP KRP-C_SP LPJ_SP 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1
Low Peak KRP-C-800SP

Low Peak LPJ-100SP Low Peak LPS-RK-20SP Overloads or faults of any level up to 300,000A
LPS-RK_SP
800/100 = 8:1 only 2:1 needed Selective Coordination achieved 100/20= 5:1 only 2:1 needed Selective Coordination achieved
Selective Coordination Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breakers
Depends on characteristics and settings Difficult to achieve May be higher cost Full short circuit study is necessary Proper analysis and interpretation a must

90A & 400A Molded Case Circuit Breakers Inherent long delay between unlatching and interrupting due to mechanical means of breaking current Upstream breaker can unlatch before the downstream breaker can clear the fault Lack of Selective Coordination in the Short-Circuit Region

Not Coordinated above 900A
800 A. CB STD @ 0.1 Seconds 100 A. CB IT Non Adjustable 20 A. CB IT Non Adjustable
0.10 CURRENT IN AMPERES 1000
100
800 A w/ STD
TIME IN SECONDS
10
100 A
20 A
Coordinated for overloads and faults less than 900A

900A
0.01 1 10 100 1K 10K 100K dteate.tcc Ref. Voltage: 480 Current Scale x10^0

Selectively Coordinated up to CBs Interrupting Ratings
800 A. CB STD @ 0.4 Seconds 100 A. CB STD @ 0.1 Seconds
1 CURRENT IN AMPERES 1000
100
800 A w/ STD
TIME IN SECONDS
10
100 A w/ STD
20 A
20 A. CB IT Non Adjustable
0.10
Overcurrents of any level up to CBs Interrupting Ratings

0.01
10
100
1K
10K
100K
dteate.tcc Ref. Voltage: 480 Current Scale x10^0
Summary of Changes Selective Coordination Required

100 700 701 517 Definition Emergency Systems Legally Required Standby Systems Health Care Facilities: Essential Electrical Systems
Summary of Changes Series Ratings for Existing Systems
240.86(A)
Series Ratings
Series Ratings
The 2005 NEC, section 240.86(A), will now permit selection of series rated combinations for existing systems when the selection is made by a licensed professional engineer.
Series Ratings
First What is a Series Rated Combination?
110.22 & 240.86(A) Labeling Panel MDP1 Contractor Installed Label CAUTION
Series Rated Combination with panel LDP1 Rated 200,000 Amperes Replace with Only 200 Amp Class J Fuses
Panel Mfrs Label

NRTL Listing of Series Combination Rating of 200,000 amperes when CB Co. XYZ Circuit Breaker Protected by Maximum 400 A Class J Fuse
Contractor Installed Label CAUTION

Series Rated Combination with 200 Amp Class J fuses in MDP1 Rated 200,000 Amperes Replace with Only CB Co. XYZ Circuit Breaker
Panel LDP1
Series Rating: Fuse/CB
400 A Class J Fuse 200,000 A Interrupting Rating
Series Rated Combination 200,000 A. I.R.
20 A XYZ Circuit Breaker Best CB Company 10,000 A Interrupting Rating Up to ISC= 200,000 Amp Available Short Circuit Up to ISC= 200,000 Amp Available Short Circuit
Series Rating: CB/CB

200 A ABC Circuit Breaker Best CB Company 65,000 A Interrupting Rating
Series Rated Combination 65,000 A. I.R.

20 A XYZ Circuit Breaker Best CB Company 10,000 A Interrupting Rating
Up to ISC= 65,000 Amp Available Short Circuit
Up to ISC= 65,000 Amp Available Short Circuit
Background Series Ratings for Existing System

Building improvements and replacement transformers may have increased available short circuit currents to levels that exceeded existing circuit breakers interrupting ratings.
Serious safety hazard Does NOT comply with NEC 110.9
Background
BEFORE 500 KVA 5%Z 480/277V 12,000 A
Existing Equipment Circuit Breakers 14,000 A Interrupting Rating
Background
BEFORE 500 KVA 5%Z 480/277V AFTER 500 KVA 2% Z 480/277V 30,000 A
12,000 A
Safety Hazard
Available Short Circuit Current Beyond Circuit Breaker Interrupting Rating
14,000A IR, 480V, Circuit Breaker 50,000 Available
Background Series Ratings for Existing System

Up until NEC 2005
The only optionremove and replace the CB panel with a new CB or fusible switch panel with overcurrent protective devices with sufficient Interrupting ratings.
Costly and Disruptive
New Requirement 240.86(A) Series Rating

240.86(A) Selected Under Engineering Supervision in Existing Installations. The series rated combination devices shall be selected by a licensed professional engineer engaged primarily in the design or maintenance of electrical installations. The selection shall be documented and stamped by the professional engineer. This documentation shall be available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, and operate the system. This series combination rating, including identification of the upstream device, shall be field marked on the end use equipment.
Series Ratings for Existing System

With the 2005 NEC 240.86(A):
A licensed professional engineer can determine if an upgrade of lineside fuses or circuit breakers can series rate with existing loadside circuit breakers.
This may save owner significant money and provide a safer system
Ensuring Compliance: Series Ratings for Existing Systems

Engineer:
Analyzes if lineside fuse or circuit breaker provides protection to the downstream circuit breakers Provides stamped documentation that is readily available to those involved.
Methods For Existing Systems

There may be several analysis options for a licensed professional engineer to rectify situations where existing circuit breakers have inadequate interrupting ratings.
Note: In some cases, a suitable method may not be feasible. New methods may surface in the future.

1. Check if new fused disconnect can be installed ahead of existing circuit breakers by using an existing, recognized series rated combination.
2. If existing system used series ratings with Class R fuses (RK5 Umbrella), analyze whether a specific Bussmann Class RK1, J or T fuse may provide protection at the higher short-circuit current.

3. Supervise short circuit testing of lineside current-limiting fuses to verify protection is provided to circuit breakers that are identical to installed, existing circuit breakers.
4. Perform analysis to determine if currentlimiting fuses installed on lineside of existing circuit breakers provide adequate protection for circuit breakers.
Suggest Bussmann Low-Peak Fuses

For new installations, owners, designers, and contractors should consider using fusible switches in fully rated systems Low-Peak fuses have 300,000A interrupting rating so changes to electrical system will not cause the available short circuit current to increase beyond their interrupting rating System reliability: no periodic maintenance and testing required on fuses to ensure their ability to operate as intended
Solution Using Current Limiting Fuses

BEFORE 500 KVA 5%Z 480/277V Bussmann Low Peak Fuse
AFTER 500 KVA 2% Z 480/277V 30,000 A
12,000 A
Series Ratings for New Systems

For new installations, the process remains the same as the 2002 NEC:
Tested
Listed Marked
Use the Tables

www.bussmann.com
and SPD publication
Summary of Changes Series Ratings for Existing Systems
240.86(A)
Series Ratings
2005 NEC Article 100 Definition
Supplementary Overcurrent Protective Device. A device intended to provide limited overcurrent protection for specific applications and utilization equipment such as luminaires (lighting fixtures) and appliances. This limited protection is in addition to the protection provided in the required branch circuit by the branch circuit overcurrent protective device.
Supplementary Overcurrent Protective Devices

Examples
UL248-14 Supplemental Fuses
UL1077 Supplemental Protectors (Mini-breakers)

Do not substitute where a branch circuit overcurrent protective device is required Capabilities and spacings can be inadequate compared to branch circuit OCPD Must be evaluated for appropriate application in every instance Must investigate differences and limitations for the specific application

Example of difference between UL489 circuit breaker and UL1077 supplemental protector: Spacings: UL1077 3/8 thru air, 1/2 over surface UL489 1 thru air, 2 over surface

Example of difference between UL489 circuit breaker and UL1077 supplemental protector: Time current characteristics UL1077 no standard overload characteristics UL489 standard overload characteristics

10 reasons why UL1077 supplementary devices can not be used for branch circuit protection 1. Not intended for, nor evaluated for branch circuit protection 2. Spacings are inadequate 3. Do not have standard overload characteristics 4. Multipole, 3 phase UL1077 devices not evaluated for all types of overcurrents 5. Most UL1077 devices tested with and rely upon upstream branch circuit device for protection

10 reasons why UL1077 supplementary devices can not be used for branch circuit protection 6. Not required to be tested by closing into fault 7. Not tested for calibration or reusability after fault interruption 8. Considerable damage allowed after short circuit interruption test 9. Not intended for branch circuit protection or disconnecting means 10. Not evaluated for energy let-thru or protection of conductors under short circuit current tests
240.5(B) Protection of Flexible Cords, Flexible Cables and Fixture Wires

Prior to 2005 NEC, supply cords of listed appliances, portable lamps, and extension cords assumed protected by branch circuit device However, many fires caused by small wire With 2005 NEC, these supply cords are considered protected when applied within listing requirements NRTLs & cord and equipment manufacturers determine if small wire protected If specific cords or equipment has poor record, protection may be required If protection needed, could be fuse, GFCI, AFCI, LCDI or combination
240.5(B) Protection of Flexible Cords, Flexible Cables and Fixture Wires

One solution - fused line cords Cost effective Good protection Used extensively in UK and Japan
Fused plug
240.60(D) Renewable Fuses Now Replacement Only

240.86(D) Renewable Fuses. Class H cartridge fuses of the renewable type shall only be permitted to be used for replacement in existing installations where there is no evidence of overfusing or tampering. Not to be used on new installations Reason: renewable fuses have only 10,000A interrupting rating

Supports overcurrent protective devices with high interrupting rating For new equipment use: Low Peak Fuses 300,000A IR
LPJ_SP KRP_C_SP LPS-RK_SP & LPN-RK_SP LP-CC (200,000A IR)
CUBEFusesTM 300,000A IR TCF Additional fuse types available with high IR


Modern current limiting fuses with high interrupting rating also provide: Best equipment protection Selective coordination Reliability over life of system Minimal maintenance Possible arc flash hazard reduction Physical size rejecting features
410.73(G) Disconnecting Means for Electric Discharge Lighting (1000V or less)

2005 NEC new section requiring disconnecting means for certain types of luminaires:
That use double-ended lamps Indoor other than dwellings Ballasts that can be serviced in place
Disconnecting means accessible to qualified person prior to servicing the ballast Effective Jan. 1, 2008 Rationale: safer system for electricians
430.52(C)(6) Self-Protected Combination Controller Single-Pole Interrupting Capability Limitation

New 2005 NEC 430.52(C)(6) FPN: Proper application of self-protected combination controllers on 3-phase systems, other than solidly grounded wye, particularly on corner grounded delta systems, considers the selfprotected combination controllers individual pole-interrupting capability.
430.52(C)(6) Self-Protected Combination Controller Single-Pole Interrupting Capability Limitation

This limitation can be a safety hazard
The single-pole interrupting capability is not marked on the device Must check UL508 Standard Device 0 to 200 hp up to 600V: tested only for 8,660A single-pole short circuit current interruption, even though the device may have a three-phase short circuit current rating of 65,000A.
430.83(E) Slash Voltage Rating for Motor Controllers

New 2005 NEC 430.83(E) Applications. A motor controller with a slash rating, such as 120/240V or 480Y/277, shall be permitted to be applied in a solidly grounded circuit where the nominal voltage of any conductor to ground does not exceed the lower of the two values of the motor controllers voltage rating and the nominal voltage between any two conductors does not exceed the higher value of the motor controllers voltage rating
Motor Controller 480Y/277 slash voltage rating
480 volts Line-to-line
480Y/277 Volt Three phase Four wire Solidly grounded wye system
B
C N Ground 277 volts Line-to-ground
Slash Rated Exercise

System Voltage
480Y/277 480
Secondary System Type

Solidly Grounded WYE
Resistance Grounded WYE Delta Corner Grounded B Phase Delta Ungrounded
L-L Volt
480 480
L-G Volt
277 277
Can 480Y/277 Controller Be Used?

Yes Yes No No
480
480
480
Yes
No
480
480
Yes
No
* Ungrounded delta systems - phase conductors are capacitively coupled to ground


System Voltage
480Y/277 480

L-L Volt
480 480
L-G Volt
277 277

Yes Yes No No
480
480
480
Yes
No
480
480
Yes
No


System Voltage
480Y/277 480

L-L Volt
480 480
L-G Volt
277 277

Yes Yes No No
480
480
480
Yes
No
480
480
Yes
No


System Voltage
480Y/277 480

L-L Volt
480 480
L-G Volt
277 277

Yes Yes No No
480
480
480
Yes
No
480
480
Yes
No


System Voltage
480Y/277 480

L-L Volt
480 480
L-G Volt
277 277

Yes Yes No No
480
480
480
Yes
No
480
480
Yes
No

Slash Voltage Rating
System must be solidly grounded Larger device voltage rating greater than system L-L voltage Smaller device voltage rating greater than system L-G voltage
480Y / 277 V
Single-Pole Interrupting Capability and Slash Voltage Rating Examples

The next seven slides demonstrate the limitations of single-pole interrupting capabilities and slash voltage rating. These are examples with circuit breakers. The same issues are applicable to self protected combination controllers for single-pole interruption and slash voltage ratings and motor controllers for slash voltage ratings
Solidly Grounded WYE System

SERVICE PANEL
277V
BRANCH PANEL
Steel Conduit
A
480V
B C
480V
C
N N
Solidly Grounded WYE System

Single Pole Must SERVICE BRANCH Interrupt Fault Current PANEL PANEL
Steel Conduit
277V
480V
B C
Fault to Conduit
480V
C
N N
Corner Grounded Delta System

SERVICE PANEL
A A
BRANCH PANEL
Steel Conduit
B C
480V
Corner Grounded Delta System

Single Pole Must Interrupt Fault Current SERVICE BRANCH PANEL PANEL
Steel Conduit
A A
B C
480V
Fault to Conduit
Single Pole Interrupting Capability UL 489 Circuit Breaker Procedure UL Single Pole Short-Circuit Test
CB Frame Rating 100 A Maximum 101 800 A. 480/277V 480V
10,000 Amps
10,000 Amps
8,660 Amps
8,660 Amps
Example:
20 A, 480V CB having 65,000 A.I.R. (3 Pole Test). Single pole tested at 8,660 Amps
480 Volt, 25,000 Amp Line to Ground
Single Pole Test
UL489 tests single pole at only 8660A
4 Feet 4/0
225 Amp, 480 V Circuit Breaker 35, 000 Amp Three Phase Interrupting Rating
Photos on following slide
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Summary of Changes Requiring Marked Short Circuit Current Rating

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Industrial Control Panels

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Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR)

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Component Marking Requirements

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2004 Cooper Bussmann

Meter Disconnects Marked Short Circuit Current Rating

2004 Cooper Bussmann

2004 Cooper Bussmann

230.82(3) Meter Disconnects Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

2004 Cooper Bussmann

2004 Cooper Bussmann

430.8 Motor Controllers Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

2004 Cooper Bussmann

430.8 Motor Controllers Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

2004 Cooper Bussmann

Motor Controllers Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

2004 Cooper Bussmann

Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

2004 Cooper Bussmann

2004 Cooper Bussmann

Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

2004 Cooper Bussmann

2004 Cooper Bussmann

Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

2004 Cooper Bussmann

2004 Cooper Bussmann

Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

2004 Cooper Bussmann

Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

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2004 Cooper Bussmann

Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

2004 Cooper Bussmann

2004 Cooper Bussmann

Marked Short Circuit Current Ratings

2004 Cooper Bussmann

2004 Cooper Bussmann