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What is the maximum earth fault loop impedance Zs for the TeSys GV7?

Note: The GV7 range of breakers is no longer produced, this FAQ is for maintenance purposes only.
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The charts below detail the Earth Loop impedance (Zs) for the GV7 range of Motor Protection Circuit Breakers (MPCB) for any TN system based on the British Standard BS7671:2008+A3:2015

Two documents are also attached:
1) Zs charts of TeSys motor protection circuit breakers:
  • TeSys GV2
  • TeSys GV3
  • TeSys GV4
  • TeSys GV7
  • TeSys U
2) Explanation of the calculation of the maximum earth loop impedance
This also includes additional information about:
  • Motor Rated devices
  • Ambient Temperature
TeSys GV7 Range
Please refer to the charts below that detail the maximum earth loop impedance Zs for 0.4s disconnection time with Uo 230V
GV7
ReferenceThermal Adjustment
Range In
Magnetic Tripping Current ImTolerance
Im+20%
Maximum Loop
Impedance Zs
(A)(A)(A)(Ω)
GV7RE15090 .. 15025200.09
GV7RS15090 .. 150
GV7RE220132 .. 22036960.06
GV7RS220132 .. 220

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Tesys Zs Values.pdfTesys Zs Values.pdf [139.87 KB]
Zs v201810.pdfZs v201810.pdf [456.56 KB]
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