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DB104978
Additional
characteristics
Current-limiting curves
The exceptional limiting capacity of the Compact NS range greatly reduces the
forces created by fault currents in devices.
The result is a major increase in breaking performance. In particular, the service
breaking capacity Ics is equal to 100 % of Icu.
The Ics value, defined by IEC 60947-2 standard, is guaranteed by tests comprising
the following operations:
b break three times consecutively a fault current equal to 100 % of Icu
b check that the device continues to function normally:
v it conducts the rated current without abnormal temperature rise
v protection functions perform within the limits specified by the standard
v suitability for isolation is not impaired.
b Thermal effects
Less temperature rise in conductors, therefore longer service life for cables.
b Mechanical effects
Reduced electrodynamic forces, therefore less risk of electrical contacts or bus bars
being deformed or broken.
b Electromagnetic effects
Less disturbances for measuring devices located near electrical circuits.
Current-limiting curves
Example
The table below indicates the maximum permissible thermal stresses for cables
depending on their insulation, conductor (Cu or Al) and their cross-sectional area
(CSA). CSA values are given in mm2 and thermal stresses in A2s.
S (mm)
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8.26 104
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4.76 105
4.10 104
1.39 105
2.92 105
6.56 105
1.32 106
5.41 105
1.82 106
7.52 105
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4.69 106
1.93 106
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3.38 106
1.39 106
4.70 106
1.62 107
6.64 106
2.23 107
9.23 106
3.31 107
1.35 107
4.56 107
1.88 107
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Thermal stress
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Additional
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Protection discrimination
What is discrimination?
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Protection discrimination
Additional
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Downstream
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TMD trip units
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TMDC trip units
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Downstream
Compact NS100 DC
TMD trip units
Compact NS250 DC
TMDC trip units
Compact
NS400 DC - NS630 DC
Compact NS630 DC
Masterpact NW10
li = 1250/2500 A
Masterpact NW10
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TMDC trip units
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NS630 DC
Masterpact NW10
li = 1250/2500 A
Masterpact NW10
li = 2500/5400 A
Masterpact NW10
li = 5000/11000 A
Masterpact NW20
li = 2500/5400 A
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Protection discrimination
Additional
characteristics
Downstream
Compact NS100 DC
TMD trip units
Compact NS250 DC
TMDC trip units
Compact
NS400 DC-NS630 DC
NS630 DC
Masterpact NW10
li = 1250/2500 A
Masterpact NW10
li = 2500/5400 A
Masterpact NW10
li = 5000/11000 A
Masterpact NW20
li = 2500/5400 A
Masterpact NW20
li = 5000/11000 A
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