Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) Multi 9

Definition
Main functions

Protect cables against overloads and short circuits Let the current flow without overheating on cables Open and close a circuit under rated current Protect against insulation faults (see earth leakage protection module)

Symbol

Miniature circuit = switch + trip unit breaker (MCB) 4

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Definition
A Multi 9 circuit breaker has:

A mechanical system to open and close the circuit A bimetal strip to act against overloads A magnetic trip to act against short circuits

Miniature circuit = switch + trip unit breaker (MCB) 4

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Definition
Main performances

It has standardized modular dimensions

125
50 kA 440 V CA

It fits in your pocket... 4

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Definition
The modular design meets 2 criteria: mounting on a 35 mm symmetrical rail dimensions - modules in widths of 17.5 mm + 0.5 - 0 - external part = 45 mm - depth between 55 and 70 mm
width

Multi 9 standard Multi 9 switchgear comes in 9 mm pitch 4

44 maxi 21.3

81 45 maxi 35

symmetrical rail

depth

external part

10 maxi

60

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The technology
Active parts
NC100 / NC125
terminal bimetral strip strip braid moving contact magnetic trip load side terminal terminal fixed contact moving contact strip braid magnetic trip strip braid bimetal strip load side terminal

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Overload protection
A bimetal strip is used: to protect the cable against overloads symbol: principle of the bimetal: in a Multi 9 circuit breaker 4
NC45
NC100 / NC125

bimetal tripping bar tripping bar bimetal screw calibration strip braid

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Overload protection
Thermal tripping curve

the "thermal" part of the tripping curve must be in accordance with the standard

t (s) tripping

no tripping

destruction of bimetal accuracy

Legend: In = rated current Ind = no tripping current Id = tripping current 4

In

Ind Id

I/In

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Overload protection
Temperature derating our circuit breakers do not have temperature compensation if the calibration temperature is different from the ambient temperature: derating is required

Simultaneous multi-pole tripping 4

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Short-circuit protection
Short-circuit current is given as RMS or peak (Isc or sc) RMS = Root Mean Square in symmetrical DC (with PF = I) Short-circuit protection must limit thermal stress in the cable in order to prevent cable damage (which may reach vaporization of the copper in some cases)

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Short-circuit protection
The arc in Multi 9 circuit breakers
NC45 NC100 / NC125

arcing horn

arcing horn

"By-pass" technique for the protection of sensitive parts of the circuit breaker DC breaking is difficult

2 breaking techniques used by Multi 9 4

"By-pass" technique for the protection of sensitive parts of the circuit breaker (magnetic trip)

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Short-circuit protection
Magnetic tripping curve
t (s) destruction of the solenoid

no tripping

tripping

Legend: Ind = no tripping current Id = tripping current

Ind Id

I/In

Our curves are instantaneous tripping curves 4

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The magnetic tripping levels with high inrush current: like LV/LV transformers
C Curve 5 and 10 In control and protection of circuits with high short-circuit current in industrial and domestic distributions
D and K curves tripping betwen tripping: 10 to 14 In; more particulary adopted for installations with high inrush currents like LV/LV transformers

B curve 3 and 5 In protection low short-circuit current generators

G

Z curve 2.4 to 3.6 In protection against electronic circuits

MA curve 12 In; protection only against short-circuit and high inrush currents such as motors, coil 4

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Marking
Front panel marking:

Side panel marking:

Circuit breaker marking is governed by strict rules in accordance with the standards and decisions made by the manufacturer 4

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Choosing a circuit breaker

In conclusion
A Multi 9 circuit breaker is determined by: rating breaking capacity number of poles voltage tripping curve standard frequency type of load 4

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Auxiliaries: C60
4 types of auxiliaries for our

Multi 9 circuit breakers OF: indication switch

SD: alarm switch MX + OF: shunt trip MN: undervoltage release

OF

SD

MX+OF

MN

C60

54/3

53/3

54 mm maxi

52/3

The information is transmitted via a mechanical link C60/NC100 and NC125 auxiliaries are not compatible 4

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51/3

44/3

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Auxiliaries: NC100 - NC125

4 types of auxiliaries for our

Multi 9 circuit breakers OF: indication switch

SD: alarm switch MX + OF: shunt trip MN: undervoltage release

OF

SD

NC100H

MN or MX+OF or Vigi

33/3

34/3

27/3

35/3

The information is transmitted via a mechanical link C60/NC100 and NC125 auxiliaries are not compatible 4

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36/3

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End presentation

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