Switchgear and Substations

3.3 Low-Voltage Switchgear

MCCB moldedcase circuitbreaker 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

ACB air circuitbreaker Standards Application Installation IEC System protection Fixed mounting Plug-in Withdrawable unit Rated current Short-circuit breaking capacity Current carrying capacity Number of poles In Icu Icw 3-pole 4-pole Tripping characteristic ETU TM Tripping function LI LSI N G Characteristics Fixed Adjustable Optional Protection against electric shock, tripping condition Communication (data transmission) Detection of Ik min 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

Fuse switch disconnector Yes Yes Yes 630 A up to 120 kA Yes Yes Yes* Yes Depends on cable length Yes Yes 30 C

Switch disconnector with fuses Yes Yes Yes Partly 630 A up to 120 kA Yes Partly Yes Yes* Yes Depends on cable length Yes Yes Partly 30 C

MCB miniature circuitbreaker Yes Yes Yes 125 A up to 25 kA Yes Yes Yes Yes Depends on cable length Yes Yes 30 C

Reference values, specications Region Power supply system Availability

Operating current IB Maximum short-circuit current Ik max Circuit Power supply system

Power supply system

Power supply system

Power supply system

Minimum short-circuit current Ik min Customer specication

High Medium Low

Activation

Local Remote (motor)

Customer specications Switchgear Power supply system

Derating System synchronization

Full rated current up to Yes

Table 3.3-10: Overview of the protective devices; *) with ETU: No limitation / with TMTU: depends on cable length

tion circuit as of 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. As no clear recommendations can otherwise be given, Table 3.3-10 shows the major differences and limits of the respective protective devices. Device Application in the Final 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

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