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Compact NS
Masterpact NW
Electrical diagrams
Presentation 6
Functions and characteristics 15
Dimensions and connection 61
Compact NS100 to 630 88
Indication contacts 88
Motor mechanism (automatic reset) 90
Motor mechanism (remote reset) 92
Motor mechanism (local reset) 94
Early-make contacts 96
Masterpact NW10 to NW40 DC 97
Fixed and drawout devices 97
Communication option 24 V DC external power supply 99
Installation recommendations 103
Additional characteristics 121
Catalogue numbers and order form 143
88
Electrical diagrams
Compact NS100 to 630 0
Indication contacts

The diagram is shown with circuits de-
energised, all devices open, connected and
charged and relays in the normal position.
Compact NS100 to NS250
Manually operated circuit breaker
D
B
1
0
4
5
2
6
(1) MN or MX (MN: D1, D4; MX: C1, C2).
(2) For the withdrawable and plug-in versions, SDV and OF2 contacts can be installed in the
circuit breaker, but only one can be connected to the automatic auxiliary connectors.
Circuit breaker with motor mechanism
D
B
1
0
4
5
9
7
Symbols
Q Compact NS100 to 250
SD trip indication contact
SDE fault indication contact
SDV earth-fault indication contact
OF ON / OFF indication contact
MN undervoltage release
MX shunt release
MT motor-mechanism module
CAO early-break contact of rotary handle
CAF early-make contact of rotary handle
CE connected-position carriage switch
CD disconnected-position carriage switch.
Colour code for auxiliary wiring
RD red
GN green
BK black
VT violet
YE yellow
GY grey
BL blue
OR orange
WH white.
(1) MN or MX (MN: D1, D4; MX: C1, C2).
(2) For the withdrawable and plug-in versions, SDV and OF2 contacts can be installed in the
circuit breaker, but only one can be connected to the automatic auxiliary connectors.
(3) Wires supplied, must be connected to ensure correct operation.
Auxiliary wiring for plug-in / withdrawable circuit breaker
Automatic auxiliary connectors
(wires 0.75 to 2.5 mm
2
)
Manual auxiliary connectors
(wires 0.75 to 2.5 mm
2
)
D
B
1
0
4
5
9
9
D
B
1
0
4
6
0
0
Fixed part (rear view).
Fixed part (front view looking into base).
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Electrical diagrams
Compact NS100 to 630 0
Indication contacts

Compact NS400 to NS630
Manually operated circuit breaker
D
B
1
0
4
6
0
2
(1) MN or MX (MN: D1, D4; MX: C1, C2).
(2) For the withdrawable and plug-in versions, SDV and OF2 contacts can be installed in the
circuit breaker, but only one can be connected to the automatic auxiliary connectors.
(3) Options available with trip unit STR53UE only.
Circuit breaker with motor mechanism
D
B
1
0
4
6
0
4
Symbols
Q Compact NS100 to 250
SD trip indication contact
SDE fault indication contact
SDV earth-fault indication contact
OF ON / OFF indication contact
MN undervoltage release
MX shunt release
MT motor-mechanism module
CAO early-break contact of rotary handle
CAF early-make contact of rotary handle
CE connected-position carriage switch
CD disconnected-position carriage switch.
Colour code for auxiliary wiring
RD red
GN green
BK black
VT violet
YE yellow
GY grey
BL blue
OR orange
WH white.
(1) MN or MX (MN: D1, D4; MX: C1, C2).
(2) For the withdrawable and plug-in versions, SDV and OF2 contacts can be installed in the
circuit breaker, but only one can be connected to the automatic auxiliary connectors.
(3) Options available with trip unit STR53UE only.
(4) Wires supplied, must be connected to ensure correct operation.
Auxiliary wiring for plug-in / withdrawable circuit breaker
Automatic auxiliary connectors
(wires 0.75 to 2.5 mm
2
)
Manual auxiliary connectors
(wires 0.75 to 2.5 mm
2
)
D
B
1
0
4
6
0
5
D
B
1
0
4
6
0
6
Fixed part (front view looking into base).
Fixed part (rear view).
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Electrical diagrams
Compact NS100 to 630 0
Motor mechanism (automatic reset)

The diagram is shown with circuits de-
energised, all devices open, connected and
charged and relays in the normal position.
Following tripping due to an electrical fault,
reset must be carried out locally and
manually.
Automatic reset with MN
D
B
1
0
4
6
0
8
(1) Wires supplied, must be connected to ensure correct operation.
(2) The tripping order must lock out the closing order.
Automatic reset with MX
Symbols
Q Compact NS100 to 630
SDE fault indication contact
MT motor-mechanism module
F1 breaker for protection of motor-mechanism module
circuits
H1 lamp signalling an electrical fault
H2 lamp signalling motor mechanism in manual position
F closing order
O opening order
(must be > 150 ms).
Colour code for auxiliary wiring
RD red
GN green
BK black
BL blue
OR orange
WH white.
D
B
1
0
4
6
1
0
(1) Wires supplied, must be connected to ensure correct operation.
(2) The tripping order must lock out the closing order.
orders must not
be simultaneous
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Electrical diagrams
Compact NS100 to 630 0
Motor mechanism (automatic reset)

Automatic reset without auxiliary
D
B
1
0
4
6
1
2
(1) Wires supplied, must be connected to ensure correct operation.
Control via switch or relay
With MN/MX
Controlled by switch Controlled by relay
D
B
1
0
4
6
1
4
D
B
1
0
4
6
1
6
Without auxiliary
Controlled by switch Controlled by relay
D
B
1
0
4
6
1
7
D
B
1
0
4
6
1
8
92
Electrical diagrams
Compact NS100 to 630 0
Motor mechanism (remote reset)

The diagram is shown with circuits de-
energised, all devices open, connected and
charged and relays in the normal position.
Following tripping due to an electrical fault,
reset must be carried out locally and
manually.
Remote reset with MN
D
B
1
0
4
6
2
0
(1) Wires supplied, must be connected to ensure correct operation.
(2) Connect SDE terminal 81 to auxiliary-connector terminal 84.
(3) The tripping order must lock out the closing order.
Remote reset with MX
Symbols
Q Compact NS100 to 630
SDE fault indication contact
MN undervoltage release
MX shunt release
MT motor-mechanism module
F1 breaker for protection of motor-mechanism module
circuits and MN/MX
H2 lamp signalling motor mechanism in manual position
R reset order
(must be > 150 ms)
F closing order
O opening order
(must be > 150 ms,
has priority over F order).
Colour code for auxiliary wiring
RD red
GN green
BK black
BL blue
OR orange
WH white.
D
B
1
0
4
6
2
2
(1) Wires supplied, must be connected to ensure correct operation.
(2) Connect SDE terminal 81 to auxiliary-connector terminal 84.
(3) The tripping order must lock out the closing order.
orders must not
be simultaneous
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Electrical diagrams
Compact NS100 630 0
Motor mechanism (remote reset)

Remote reset without auxiliary
D
B
1
0
4
6
2
4
(1) Wires supplied, must be connected to ensure correct
operation.
(2) Connect SDE terminal 81 to auxiliary-connector terminal 84.
Control via switch or relay
With MN/MX
Controlled by switch Controlled by relay
D
B
1
0
4
6
2
6
D
B
1
0
4
6
2
8
Without auxiliary
Controlled by switch Controlled by relay
D
B
1
0
4
6
2
9
D
B
1
0
4
6
3
0
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Electrical diagrams
Compact NS100 630 0
Motor mechanism (local reset)

The diagram is shown with circuits de-
energised, all devices open, connected and
charged and relays in the normal position.
Following tripping due to an electrical fault,
reset must be carried out locally and
manually.
Local reset with MN
D
B
1
0
4
6
3
2
(1) (2) Required to ensure correct indication of an electrical fault.
Local reset with MX
Symbols
Q Compact NS100 to 630
SDE fault indication contact
MN undervoltage release
MX hunt release
MT motor-mechanism module
F1 breaker for protection of motor-mechanism module
circuits and MN/MX
H1 lamp signalling an electrical fault
H2 lamp signalling motor mechanism in manual position
F closing order
O opening order
(must be > 150 ms,
has priority over F order).
Colour code for auxiliary wiring
RD red
GN green
BK black
BL blue
OR orange
WH white.
D
B
1
0
4
6
3
4
(1) (2) Required to ensure correct indication of an electrical fault.
orders must not
be simultaneous
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Electrical diagrams
Compact NS100 630 0
Motor mechanism (local reset)

Local reset without auxiliary
D
B
1
0
4
6
3
6
(1) (2) Required to ensure correct indication of an electrical fault.
Control via switch or relay
With MN/MX
Controlled by switch Controlled by relay
D
B
1
0
4
6
3
8
D
B
1
0
4
6
4
0
Without auxiliary
Controlled by switch Controlled by relay
D
B
1
0
4
6
4
1
D
B
1
0
4
6
4
2
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Electrical diagrams
Compact NS100 630 0
Early-make contacts

The diagram is shown with circuits de-
energised, all devices open, connected and
charged and relays in the normal position.
Following tripping due to an electrical fault,
reset must be carried out locally and
manually.
With MN
D
B
1
0
4
6
4
4
(1) Independent auxiliary source.
With MN + SD
Symbols
Q Compact NS
SD trip indication contact
MN undervoltage release
CAF early-make contact of rotary handle
XI terminal block for CAF wiring
(must be ordered).
Colour code for auxiliary wiring
RD red
GN green
BK black
BL blue
WH white.
D
B
1
0
4
6
4
6
(1) Independent auxiliary source.
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Electrical diagrams
Masterpact NW10 to NW40 DC 0
Fixed and drawout devices

The diagram is shown with circuits de-
energised, all devices open, connected and
charged and relays in the normal position.
Version C Version D Remote operation
E
9
0
0
9
8
E
9
0
1
0
0
D
B
1
0
5
0
5
8
Version E
E
9
0
0
9
9
Control unit Remote operation
Terminal block marking Com : E1-E6 communication SDE2 / Res SDE1 MN / MX2 MX1 XF PF MCH
E5 E6 184
/
K2 84 D2
/
C12 C2 A2 254 B2
E3 E4 182 82 C3 A3 252 B3
E1 E2 181
/
K1 81 D1
/
C11 C1 A1 251 B1
SDE2: fault-trip indication contact
or
Res: remote reset
SDE1: fault-trip indication contact (supplied as standard)
MN: undervoltage release
or
MX2: shunt release
MX1: shunt release (standard or communicating)
XF: closing release (standard or communicating)
PF: ready-to-close contact
MCH: electric motor
Note:
When communicating MX or XF releases are used, the third wire (C3,A3) must
be connected even if the communication module is not installed.
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Electrical diagrams
Masterpact NW10 to NW40 DC 0
Fixed and drawout devices

Indication contacts Chassis contacts
D
B
1
0
1
4
0
9
Indication contacts Chassis contacts
OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1 OF24 OF23 OF22 OF21 OF14 OF13 OF12 OF11 CD3 CD2 CD1 CE3 CE2 CE1 CT3 CT2 CT1
44 34 24 14 244 234 224 214 144 134 124 114 834 824 814 334 324 314 934 924 914
42 32 22 12 242 232 222 212 142 132 122 112 832 822 812 332 322 312 932 922 912
41 31 21 11 241 231 221 211 141 131 121 111 831 821 811 331 321 311 931 921 911
or or or or or or or or or or
EF24 EF23 EF22 EF21 EF14 EF13 EF12 EF11 CE6 CE5 CE4 CE9 CE8 CE7
248 238 228 218 148 138 128 118 364 354 344 394 384 374
246 236 226 216 146 136 126 116 362 352 342 392 382 372
245 235 225 215 145 135 125 115 361 351 341 391 381 371
Indication contacts Chassis contacts
OF4 ON/OFF
indication contacts
OF24
or
EF24
ON/OFF indication contacts
Combined "connected-closed" indication
contacts
CD3 Disconnected
position
contacts
CE3 Connected
position
contacts
CT3 Test position
contacts
OF3 CD2 CE2 CT2
OF2 CD1 CE1 CT1
OF1
OF22 or
EF22
or or
CE6 Connected
position
contacts
CE9 Connected
position
contacts
OF21 or
EF21
CE5 CE8
CE4 CE7
OF14 or
EF14
or
CD6 Disconnected
position
contacts
OF13 or
EF13
CD5
CD4
OF12 or
EF12
OF11 or
EF11
Legend:
Drawout device only.
XXX SDE1, OF1, OF2, OF3, OF4 supplied as standard.
Interconnected connections
(only one wire per connection point).
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Electrical diagrams
Masterpact NW10 to NW40 DC 0
Communication option
24 V DC external power supply

Connection of the communications option
D
B
1
0
4
8
8
7
The communications bus requires its own 24 V DC power source (E1, E2).
(1) Drawout device equipped with Modbus chassis COM module.
(2) Drawout device equipped with Digipact chassis COM module.
100
Electrical diagrams
Masterpact NW10 to NW40 DC 0
Communication option
24 V DC external power supply
Examples using the COM communications option
Communicating switchboard
This configuration provides remote display and control of Masterpacts equipped with
the Modbus or Digipact COM module. The Digipact bus can be combined with the
Modbus bus.
D
B
1
0
1
4
1
9
101
0