SafeGear Motor Control Center ® Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents 1. Foreword 2. Introduction & Safe Practices 3. Receiving, Handling and Storage 4. General overview 5. Normal Service Conditions 6. Construction 7. Extraction Truck Assembly 8. Racking System and Disconnect 9.
A drawout controller is a controller that may be removed from a cell without the unbolting of any connections or mounting supports. It utilizes specific interlock devices that function according to ANSI standards, which allow for the safe removal of the device with minimal risk to personnel. It is intended for use in SafeGear ®...
The specific ratings of each model controller are listed on the individual nameplates. The SafeGear controller is a protective device. As such, they are ®...
Immediately upon receipt of the controller(s), examine the shipping container to determine if any damage or loss was sustained during transit. If damage or indication of rough handling is evident, take photos and file a damage claim at once with the carrier and promptly notify your ABB representative. ABB is not responsible for damage of goods after delivery to the carrier.
Operation counter · Controller status · Local trip on the front side · Blown Fuse Mechanism · Extraction truck Fig. 1 SafeGear ® MCC Controller 5. Normal Service Conditions Normal operation conditions Minimum ambient temperature -5°C Maximum ambient temperature 40°C...
7. Extraction Truck Assembly ABB’s extraction truck assembly for MCC is integral to the controller itself, in lieu of being inside the MCC controller cell. Vacuum controller, power fuses, control power transformer (CPT) and all auxiliary contacts are mounted on a truck assembly and are completely removable from the cell to allow maintenance outside the cell and away from energized primary and secondary circuits.
The third and last interlock mechanism, is a padlock upon the principal screw (worm gear) to prevent racking when the controller is in connected or disconnected position. (Highlighted in green). SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 6...
Charge the spring manually (as shown in the picture). In this position, the spring is charged. (Note: When the spring is charged, it maintains its position as shown in the picture). 7 SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
MCC comp Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual for details. Before placing the controller inside the compartment, is necessary to charge the springs of the shutter’s charge mechanism. CAUTION Use of any other racking device not approved by ABB will void the warranty!! Approved device shown below. INSERTION: (Refer to Figure 4 for compartment detail and Appendix A for controller detail) Open MCC controller compartment door to its fully opened position.
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Set all relays, regulators and other devices for proper operation of loads. The factory does not set the relays. NOTE: Verify the proper phasing of all main circuits according to diagram. 9 SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
Secondary Locking Tab Cell Locking Tabs Racking Screw Insertion/Removal Handles Position Release Shaft Collar Grounding Connection 10. Racking Lock For Tag-Out Position Release Lever 11. Racking Pin Wheels 11 SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual ®...
Use of any other racking device not approved by ABB will void the warranty!! • ABB will not be responsible for damage caused by the use of racking tools other than ABB’s. Test Jumper A “test jumper” is an extension cord. It allows connection of secondary contacts on a vacuum controller to the MCC while outside a controller compartment.
Local Trip Collar Racking Screw Position Release Lever 10. Insertion/ Removal Handle 11. Cell Interlock Tab 12. Truck 13. Wheel 14. CPT 15. Shutter’s Charge Mechanism 16. Fuse Box 13 SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual ®...
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Appendix B Basic Controller Dimensions DRAWOUT 400 A CONTROLLER: DRAWOUT 720 A CONTROLLER: SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 14 ®...
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When a 3-phase motor runs with one phase missing, the remaining 2 phases will take more load from the missing phase making them work harder, over heat and burn out. To avoid the above condition the SafeGear MCC controller has a blown fuse mech that envires thar all 3 phases and disconnect if only a single or two fuses blown. Blown fuse mechanism The fuse is working in the right position.
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Verify the right position of the pins of the blown fuse mechanism that is shown in the picture below on the right. The picture shows the improper position of the pins of the blown fuse mechanism for 400 A controller. SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 16 ®...
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The picture shows the right position of the pin of the blow fuse mechanism for a 720 A controller. Remove the plastic bolts on the cover that supports the blown fuse switch. Remove the blown fuse mechanism. 17 SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual ®...
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Remove the 4 bolts that fix the fuse. Extract the insulation barrier between the fuses. The failed power fuse can be removed. SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 18 ®...
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Replace it with a new fuse which must be the same size. Tighten the 4 bolts which fix the fuse with a torque of 13 pound-foot (lb-ft). Reinsert the insulation barrier between the fuses. 19 SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual ®...
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2 and verify its right operation. Tighten the plastic bolts on the cover that supports the blown fuse switch. The fuse replacement is complete. SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 20 ®...
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For example: particularly for 24R fuse, is mandatory increase 100ms the trip time in the protection relay in order to ensure that contactor opening time is not less than fuse operation time. If required more information, please consult the factory. 21 SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual ®...
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Appendix F Local trip on the front The SafeGear MCC can be provided with latched or unlatched controllers The type latch controller has the feature of mechanical interlock, where its contacts remain closed in spite of loss energy. A button in front of the controller (Fig.1) is used for manual trip manually when deenergized.
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If there is a vacuum failure, it can be confirmed by pushing down on the insulating flange below the vacuum interrupter. NOTE: If the interrupter shaft can easily be moved, then the interrupter has lost vacuum. 23 SafeGear Motor Control Center Controller Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual ®...
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