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Current-limiting circuit-breaker A circuit-breaker with a break-time short enough to prevent the short-circuit current reaching its otherwise attainable peak value.
Disconnector A mechanical switching device which, in the open position, complies with the requirements specified for the isolating function.
Rated operational voltage (Ue) A rated operational voltage of an equipment is a value of voltage which, combined with a rated operational current, determines the application of the equipment and to which the relevant tests and the utilization categories are referred to. Rated insulation voltage (Ui) The rated insulation voltage of an equipment is the value of voltage to which dielectric tests voltage and creepage distances are referred. In no case the maximum value of the rated operational voltage shall exceed that of the rated insulation voltage. Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) The peak value of an impulse voltage of prescribed form and polarity which the equipment is capable of withstanding without failure under specified conditions of test and to which the values of the clearances are referred.
Rated short-circuit making capacity (Icm) The rated short-circuit making capacity of an equipment is the value of short circuit making capacity assigned to that equipment by the manufacturer for the rated operational voltage, at rated frequency, and at a specified power-factor for ac.
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Utilization categories: The utilization category of a circuit-breaker shall be stated with reference to whether or not it is specifically intended for selectivity by means of an intentional time delay with respect to other circuit-breakers in series on the load side,under short-circuit conditions (Table 4 IEC 60947-2). Category A Circuit-breakers not specifically intended for selectivity under short-circuit conditions with respect to other short-circuit protective devices in series on the load side, i.e. without a short-time withstand current rating.
Category B Circuit-breakers specifically intended for selectivity under shortcircuit conditions with respect to other short-circuit protective devices in series on the load side, i.e. with and intentional short-time delay provided for selectivity under short-circuit conditions. Such circuit-breakers have a short-time withstand current rating.(Icw).