Fail-safe power distribution is necessary due to ever-tougher regulations and a growing amount of automated devices and infrastructure. Learn about the new SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers, which enable producers to easily accomplish their goals.

The new SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers are a warning to makers.

Your switchgear panel’s core component going forward will be the SENTRON 3WA air circuit breaker, regardless of your preference for efficiency, quality, forward-thinking, or system-oriented design. Persuade oneself of its easy and dependable support for you in every circumstance.

Have faith in the reliable SENTRON air circuit breakers.

You can provide the dependable protection that is typically expected in power distribution if you have the incredibly durable  SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers.

• As the SENTRON 3WL and SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers have the same size and connection locations, the portfolio has been consistent from 2001 forward
• Dependable, comprehensive line of circuit breakers up to 1,150 V AC
• For AC applications, three sizes with rated currents ranging from 630 A to 6,300 A
• Up to 4,000 A in one frame size for DC applications
• High breaking capacity ICU at 500 V AC, ranging from 55kA to 150kA
• Easy expansion of capabilites, made possiable by consistent attachments for all frame sizes
• One electronic travel unit that satisfies every need

Simple extension of functions

• Additionally, accessories can be installed on-site whenever needed
• ETU features that can be expanded by on-site upgrades (ETU600)
• The COM190 PROFINT -IO/Modbus TCP module is intended to be used in conjunction with other protocols (such as PROFINET and MODBUS TCP) to connect to higher-level management systems
• Switched Ethernet functionality for maximum performance and optimized engineering, architecture, and redundancy

Long-term reliability

• A basic yearly inspection is something you can do on your own
• Wear component replacement can be handled by the customer alone when necessary (no assistance required)
• Inspection is only necessary once every four years in certain environmental circumstances
• Automatic self-monitoring of the SENTRON 3WA air circuit breaker’s operation
• Communications that are secure are made possible by cybersecurity

System overview

Take advantage of SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers’ efficiency

With the advanced SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers, you are able to effectivity fulfil even the most demanding requirements.

The foundation for increased switchgear efficiency

For optimal system availability, the SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers provide improved protection features and great selectivity. Even in the most demanding heavy-duty applications, its reliable mechanics and unmatched product quality have established themselves. An effective refit of the SENTRON 3WL air circuit breaker is made possible by the use of SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers in the switchgear.

Optimal selectivity

• Complete selectivity is ensured in both overlord and short circuit scenarios (the directly impacted system component is safely shut down)by perfectly matched selectivity values and protective functions for SENTRON air circuit breakers and downstream protective devices like moulded sentron case circuit breakers
• Improved protective function: equipment (such as transformers) are better protected since short circuits are detected when the direction of energy flow changes
• Since ground-fault prevention functions are optimised, dangerous discharge currents can be identified

Highest product quality

• An improvement upon the tried-and-true, incredibly durable SENTRON 3WL air circuit breaker design from the previous model
• High short-circuit breaking capacity at high voltage in new special versions: up to 1,000 V and 125 kA
• The circuit breaker’s maximum load capacity is made possible by its long-lasting short-circuit breaking capacity at ICW(3s)
• Accessories made to extend the air circuit breakers’ maximum service life
• The SENTRON 3WA air circuit breaker is created and produced in compliance with a DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certified quality management
• Electronic trip unit ETU600’s user-friendlily operation through rotary switch, display, or remote parameterisation

Time and cost savings when integrating into switchgear

• If the SENTRON 3WL air circuit breaker is already integrated into the switchgear design, then it will be simple to integrate the SENTRON 3WA air circuit breaker in the switchgear without requiring extra testing
• Simple to replace in existing switchgear: If the new circuit breaker is operational under the same technical conditions as the previos version, the SENTRON 3WA air circuit breaker can repalce the SENTRON 3WL air circuit breaker without the need for extra testing , in accordance with IEC 61439 required.
• Installing the SENTRON 3WA air circuit breaker in a SENTRON 3WL guide frame that already exists

Portfolio for the UL market: made for global makers

• Thanks to SENTRON 3VA modules case circuit breakers and SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers, the UL market may boast a comprehensive offering.
• The 3WA1, 3WA2, and 3WA3 air circuit breakers in the SENTRON 3WA range are all built on the same system
• Global use is possible for the SENTRON 3WA UL class 3WA3. They are in compliance with IEC 60947-2 and UL 1066 standards. For OEMs that produce switchgear and systems for both standardization regions, this is especially beneficial
• Exclusively for the UL 489 market, the New SENTRON 3WA2 serious is designed.

The advantages: how global makers benefit

• There is a 30% increase in energy efficiency when power data is transparent
• Reduced grid operators’ penalty payments in the event of power  distributions
• Sturdy air circuit breakers reduce the chance of system failures by withstanding voltage variations
• Wiring design used to take up to seven hours, but with days it can be completed quickly, saving a tonne of time
• The genuine service life of the circuit breaker, if properly maintained, can reach up to 30 years, according to systems tests that validate the combination of robust mechanics, automatic diagnostics, and web-based upgrades. This represents a significant decrease in system life-cycle costs.

Utilize the future-focused SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers to create solutions with potential

With the innovative SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers, digitalization and automation are simple to deploy

Strong benefits of air circuit breakers SENTRON 3WA

Long-term flexibility is ensured by the configurable and upgradeable functionalities offered by the SENTRON 3WA air circuit breaker. Robust communication tools ensure safe data transfer. The system operates with maximum transparency thanks to the energy data collecting, and workflows are made efficient by straightforward planning, ordering, and selecting processes.

Long-term flexibility

• An intelligent dual-processor system offers robust security, high degrees of adaptability, and future-proofing: An upgradable application processor for metering and extended protective functions and an unmodifiable protection processor for basic protective capabilities
• Upgrades and features are simple to install with the SENTRON power config configuration program
• IEC 60364-8-1 states that optimal transparency for energy efficiency is made possible by a present metering function level (PMF level)
• Upgrades allow for constant standardization and adaptation to new land updated standards

Future-proof communication solutions

• For really demanding industrial communications, PROFINET-IO is a good choice, and Modbus TCP can be useful for things like power monitoring.
• The highest PROFINET-IO requirements are met, as well as PROFINET-IO redundancy and real-time capability
• Standard connections included in every air circuit breaker include Bluetooth and USB-C
• The ability to use two communications modules at once

High system transparency

• Easy interaction with ISO 50001 energy management systems and metering function selection based on IEC 60364-8-1 energy efficiency requirements
• Electronic trip unit ETU600 with cutting-edge idea for monitoring and reporting
• The SENTRON powerconfig mobile app allows for remote monitoring of the SENTRON 3WA air circuit breaker

Secure communication

• Bluetooth communication: this is solely for data access; the 3WA air circuit breakers cannot be altered
• All-encompassing cybersecurity solutions, such a communication module that may be locked -USB-C interface locked
• Setting parameters, testing, and switching with the SENTRON powerconfig configuration software for USB communication

Selection , planning and ordering

• Simplified design, function bundling, and quick device configuration selection
• A visually appealing and dynamic web configurator that integrates with a rich CAx data support interface
• Article numbers for SENTRON 3WA air circuit breakers can be directly converted from SENTRON 3WL air circuit breakers
• Due to switch-specific EPLAN macros, switchgear documentation is quick and simple
• The guide frame and SENTRON 3WA air circuit breaker can be bought separately after configuration

Savour the smooth uniformity of the switchgear panels

Your switchgear panels will experience synergies when outfitted with the SENTRON 3WA air circuit breaker and additional SENTRON protection, switching, and monitoring devices.

The foundation for low-voltage component consistency

Consistent data and the usage of standard tools are made possible by seamless communication amongst all low-voltage components

The highest level of planning and configuration convenience is ensured by a complete tool landscape and the availability of all required engineering data.

Consistent tool landscape

• Uniform communication environment across all low-voltage parts
• Software for configuring SENTRON power config for all low-voltage components
• Enhancements are possible because of the data transparency attained by tracking and analysing all low-voltage components with SENTRON power manager, a power monitoring program
• Using the SENTRON power config mobile app, remotely verify the status of every low-voltage component
• With SIMARIS software tools, all low-voltage components may be easily planned.

Convenient planning and configuration

• Data-based engineering: reduce work by generating a digital twin and using large amounts of CAx data
• Using SIMARIS software tools for simple, quick planning allows you to easily calculate short circuits throughout the whole power distribution system and validate selectivity
• Creating unique EPLAN Marcos to quickly and simply intergrade two- and – three-dimensional data and configure the circuit diagram
• SIOS portal: worldwide access to documents containing all product-relevant data all the time