3333-1 HIGH VOLTAGE GROUND MONITOR DEVICE FUNCTION
Document A-8820 August 7, 2006 The 3333-1 Ground Check System is an impedance type
monitor. It will function as either an undervoltage (UV)
device or a NON-UV device.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, INC. UNDERVOLTAGE MODE
Connected in this mode, the monitor contacts drop out at
approximately 65 % of rated control voltage to trip the
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associated circuit breaker. The monitor is capable of
INSTRUCTIONS
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1. ROTATE BOTH POTs FULLY
supplying undervoltage protection to systems where the
CLOCKWISE AND RESET TRIP
INDICATOR.
SIMPSON
U.V.R
2. IF AMMETER READS ABOVE
0.5 PRESS TEST AND ROTATE
circuit breaker is equipped with a potential trip device and a
RIGHT POT UNTIL INDICATOR
TRIPS, OR, IF AMMETER READS
BELOW 0.5 PRESS TEST AND NON U.V.R
capacitor or battery trip is used to supply tripping power.
ROTATE LEFT POT UNTIL
MODE
INDICATOR TRIPS.
3. RESET INDICATOR - MONIOTR
IS CALIBRATED TO TRIP
PILOT OR GROUND RESISTANCE
INCREASES 3 OHMS.
NON-UV MODE
Connected in this mode, the monitor employs a 0.25
second time delay to allow the ground check circuit to
POT FUSE TEST POT
TEST INDICATOR POLARITY
determine the pilot-ground status. This time delay prevents
tripping when the monitor is initially in an off state, due to
TRIPPED RESET
SWITCH POLARITY, SO THAT
power loss or voltage dip, and is then energized.
CURRENT SURGES INCREASE
GROUND CHECK CURRENT
PART No. 3333 -1 Application Note
If user wishes to utilize the advantages of the monitor in the
NON-UV mode, the associated circuit breaker must employ
a potential trip device such as a capacitor trip.
Features CIRCUIT OPERATION, UNDERVOLTAGE MODE OR
NON-UV MODE AC SIGNAL
Harsh environment operation; no sensitive The GCS uses an AC signal that does not exceed 2
electronic components to fail amperes at 16 volts. A polarity reversal switch is included
Higher power output for longer cable lengths (S1) to enable the user to keep source current in phase with
16 volt AC loop voltage any induced current in the interest of reducing nuisance
Easy adjustment from front of unit tripping.
Selectable UVR or Shunt operation
No terminating device required Constant Voltage Transformer
Phase reversal switch to prevent nuisance The constant voltage transformer (T1) stabilizes operation
tripping with voltage dips up to 35 %.
Test pushbutton for ground monitor function
Monitor trip indicator
Latched Fault indication
Will monitor with a maximum of 57 ohm pilot
resistance
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Trip Indicator
The trip indicator serves two functions:
1. When the GCS is tripped the circuit breaker
indicator (BKR) will detect the trip and indicate it
by showing "tripped"
2. A lockout function is included that prevents
operation until BKR is reset. This is
accomplished via BKR AUX. If the lockout
function is undesirable for the application, add
jumper J-1 as shown.
MONITOR CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENT
THE MONITOR MUST BE ADJUSTED FOR THE
USER'S CABLE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
FOUND ON THE FRONT OF THE MONITOR.
ORDERING INFORMATION
MONITOR PART NUMBER: 3333-1
AMERICAN ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
P.O. BOX 710
BECKLEY, WV
PHONE: 304-255-7438
FAX: 304-255-7448
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