Products and Devices

4.4 Low-Voltage Devices

with a rated current of 630 A or 800 A. As the ACB is not a current-limiting device, it differs greatly from other protective devices such as MCCB, MCB and fuses. Fig. 4.4-1 shows the major differences and limits of the respective protective devices. Device application in the nal circuit The nal circuit receives power from the distribution circuit and supplies it to the consumer (e.g., motor, lamp, non-stationary load (power outlet), etc.). The protective device must satisfy the requirements of the consumer to be protected by it.

Note:
All protection settings, comparison of characteristic curves, etc. always start with the load. This means that no protective devices are required with adjustable time grading in the nal circuit.

ACB air circuit-breaker

MCCB molded-case circuit-breaker

Fuse switchdisconnector

Switchdisconnector with fuses

MCB miniature circuit-breaker

Reference values, specications

Standards Application Installation

IEC System protection Fixed mounting Plug-in Withdrawable unit

Yes Yes Yes Yes 6,300 A Up to 150 kA Up to 80 kA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No limitation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 60 C Yes

Yes Yes Yes Up to 800 A Yes 1,600 A Up to 100 kA Up to 5 kA Yes Yes Yes Up to 630 A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No limitation *) Yes Yes Yes Yes 50 C Up to 800 A

Yes Yes Yes 630 A Up to 120 kA Yes Yes Yes* Yes Depends on cable length Yes Yes 30 C

Yes Yes Yes Partly 630 A Up to 120 kA Yes Partly Yes Yes* Yes Depends on cable length Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes 125 A Up to 25 kA Yes Yes Yes Yes Depends on cable length Yes Yes

Region Power supply system

Availability

Rated current Short-circuit breaking capacity Current carrying capacity Number of poles

In Icu Icw 3-pole 4-pole

Normal current IB Maximum shortcircuit current Ik max Circuit Power supply system

Tripping characteristic Tripping function

ETU TM LI LSI N G

Power supply system

Power supply system

Characteristics

Fixed Adjustable Optional

Power supply system

Protection against electric shock, tripping condition Communication (data transmission) Activation

Detection of Ik min High Medium Low Local Remote (motor)

Minimum shortcircuit current Ik min Customer specication Customer specications Switchgear Power supply system

Derating System synchronization

Full rated current up to

30 C

30 C

* According to the fuse characteristic

Fig. 4.4-1: Overview of the protective devices; *) with ETU: No limitation / with TMTU: depends on cable length

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