Protection Devices

The complete solution

Hager offers a wide range of protection devices, such as miniature circuit breakers, auxiliaries and
accessories, RCD add-on blocks, single pole and switched neutral devices, 2 and 4 pole RCCBs,
RCCB auxiliaries, RCBOs, HRC fuse carriers, motor starters, earth fault relays and surge protection
devices.

Miniature Circuit Breakers

Ph/N, 1, 2, 3, 4 Poles

4.02

Add-on Blocks for MCB Range

4.05

Add-on Blocks for Commercial Range

4.07

Type B and C SP&N

4.13

Single Pole

4.14

2 and 4 Pole RCCBs

4.16

Auxiliaries and Accessories for MCBs,

RCCBs and RCBOs

4.21

Fuse Carriers

4.23

Photovoltaic Fuse Carriers, SPD and

Switch Disconnectors

4.25

Motor Starters

4.26

Surge Protection Devices

4.28

Technical Data

4.32

Protection Devices

RCBOs

Miniature Circuit Breakers

6kA Type B and C - MBN, MCN
Description
Protection and control of circuits
against overloads and short
circuits. Circuit isolation.
Technical data
s breaking capacity :
6kA (IEC 60 898-1),
s curves :

B curve : 3 to 5 In,
C curve : 5 to 10 In
s poles : 1PP, 2PP, 3PP, 4PP
(protected poles)
s voltage rating : 240/400V AC
s current rating : 6 to 63A
s frequency : 50/60Hz
s climate sealed : T2
s will accept accessories

Description

In/A

Single pole MCBs

1

Connection capacity
rigid conductors : 25mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP
Complies with IEC 60 898-1 and
EN 60898-1.

Width in ]
17.5mm

Pack
qty.

Cat. ref.
B curve

6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12

MBN106A
MBN110A
MBN116A
MBN120A
MBN125A
MBN132A
MBN140A
MBN150A
MBN163A

MCN106A
MCN110A
MCN116A
MCN120A
MCN125A
MCN132A
MCN140A
MCN150A
MCN163A

6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

MBN206A
MBN210A
MBN216A
MBN220A
MBN225A
MBN232A
MBN240A
MBN250A
MBN263A

MCN206A
MCN210A
MCN216A
MCN220A
MCN225A
MCN232A
MCN240A
MCN250A
MCN263A

6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

MBN306A
MBN310A
MBN316A
MBN320A
MBN325A
MBN332A
MBN340A
MBN350A
MBN363A

MCN306A
MCN310A
MCN316A
MCN320A
MCN325A
MCN332A
MCN340A
MCN350A
MCN363A

6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

MBN406A
MBN410A
MBN416A
MBN420A
MBN425A
MBN432A
MBN440A
MBN450A
MBN463A

MCN406A
MCN410A
MCN416A
MCN420A
MCN425A
MCN432A
MCN440A
MCN450A
MCN463A

C curve

MBN116A

Double pole MCBs

1

MBN232A

Three pole MCBs

1

MBN320A

Four pole MCBs

MBN440A

4.02

Miniature Circuit Breakers

6/10kA Type B and C - MT, MU

Technical data
s breaking capacity :
6kA (IEC 60 898-1),
s curves :
B curve : 3 to 5 In,
C curve : 5 to 10 In
s poles : 1PP, 2PP, 3PP, 4PP

Description

Single pole MCBs

1

MT116A

Double pole MCBs

1

Three pole MCBs

MT216A

Four pole MCBs

1

(protected poles)
s voltage rating : 240/400V AC
s current rating : 6 to 63A
s frequency : 50/60Hz
s climate sealed : T2
s will not accept accessories

Complies with IEC 60 898-1

Connection capacity
rigid conductors : 25mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP

Width in ]
17.5mm

Pack
qty.

Cat. ref.
B curve

C curve

6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12

MT106A
MT110A
MT116A
MT120A
MT125A
MT132A
MT140A
MT150A
MT163A

MU106A
MU110A
MU116A
MU120A
MU125A
MU132A
MU140A
MU150A
MU163A

6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

MT206A
MT210A
MT216A
MT220A
MT225A
MT232A
MT240A
MT250A
MT263A

MU206A
MU210A
MU216A
MU220A
MU225A
MU232A
MU240A
MU250A
MU263A

6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

MT306A
MT310A
MT316A
MT320A
MT325A
MT332A
MT340A
MT350A
MT363A

MU306A
MU310A
MU316A
MU320A
MU325A
MU332A
MU340A
MU350A
MU363A

6
10
16
20
25
32

4
4
4
4
4
4

3
3
3
3
3
3

MU406A
MU410A
MU416A
MU420A
MU425A

40
50
63

4
4
4

3
3
3

MU440A
MU450A
MU463A

In/A

MU432A

MT320A

4.03

Protection Devices

Description
Protection and control of circuits
against overloads and short
circuits. Circuit isolation.

Miniature Circuit Breakers

10/15kA Type B, C and D - NBN, NCN, NDN
Description
Protection and control of circuits
against overloads and short
circuits. Circuit isolation.
Technical data
s breaking capacity :
10kA (IEC 60 898-1),
15kA (IEC 60 947-2)

s curves :
B curve : 3 to 5 In,
C curve : 5 to 10 In,
D curve : 10 to 20 In
s poles : 1PP, 2PP, 3PP, 4PP
(protected poles)
s voltage rating : 240/400V AC
s current rating : 0,5 to 63A
s frequency : 50/60Hz

Description

In/A

Single pole MCBs

1

NCN116A

Double pole MCBs

1

NCN232A

Three pole MCBs

1

NCN320A

Four pole MCBs

NCN440A

4.04

s climate sealed : T2
s will accept accessories
Connection capacity
rigid conductors : 35mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP
Complies with IEC 60 898-1,
IEC 60 947-2, EN 60898-1 and
EN 60947-2.

Width in ]
17.5mm

Pack
qty.

Cat. ref.
B curve

C curve

0.5
1
2
3
4
6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12

NBN106A
NBN110A
NBN116A
NBN120A
NBN125A
NBN132A
NBN140A
NBN150A
NBN163A

NCN100A
NCN101A
NCN102A
NCN103A
NCN104A
NCN106A
NCN110A
NCN116A
NCN120A
NCN125A
NCN132A
NCN140A
NCN150A
NCN163A

NDN100A
NDN101A
NDN102A
NDN103A
NDN104A
NDN106A
NDN110A
NDN116A
NDN120A
NDN125A
NDN132A
NDN140A
NDN150A
NDN163A

0.5
1
2
3
4
6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

NBN206A
NBN210A
NBN216A
NBN220A
NBN225A
NBN232A
NBN240A
NBN250A
NBN263A

NCN200A
NCN201A
NCN202A
NCN203A
NCN204A
NCN206A
NCN210A
NCN216A
NCN220A
NCN225A
NCN232A
NCN240A
NCN250A
NCN263A

NDN200A
NDN201A
NDN202A
NDN203A
NDN204A
NDN206A
NDN210A
NDN216A
NDN220A
NDN225A
NDN232A
NDN240A
NDN250A
NDN263A

0.5
1
2
3
4
6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

NBN306A
NBN310A
NBN316A
NBN320A
NBN325A
NBN332A
NBN340A
NBN350A
NBN363A

NCN300A
NCN301A
NCN302A
NCN303A
NCN304A
NCN306A
NCN310A
NCN316A
NCN320A
NCN325A
NCN332A
NCN340A
NCN350A
NCN363A

NDN300A
NDN301A
NDN302A
NDN303A
NDN304A
NDN306A
NDN310A
NDN316A
NDN320A
NDN325A
NDN332A
NDN340A
NDN350A
NDN363A

0.5
1
2
3
4
6
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

NBN406A
NBN410A
NBN416A
NBN420A
NBN425A
NBN432A
NBN440A
NBN450A
NBN463A

NCN400A
NCN401A
NCN402A
NCN403A
NCN404A
NCN406A
NCN410A
NCN416A
NCN420A
NCN425A
NCN432A
NCN440A
NCN450A
NCN463A

NDN400A
NDN401A
NDN402A
NDN403A
NDN404A
NDN406A
NDN410A
NDN416A
NDN420A
NDN425A
NDN432A
NDN440A
NDN450A
NDN463A

D curve

Add-on Blocks for MCBs

NBN, NCN, NDN
s types : AC and A types
frequency : 50/60Hz
s mounting type : side mounted
s climate sealed : T2
Connection capacity
s 25A :
rigid conductors : 10mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP
s 40A, 63A :
rigid conductors : 25mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP

Technical data
s sensitivity :
High sensitivity : 10mA, 30mA
instant tripping,
Medium sensitivity : 100mA,
300mA, 500mA instant tripping
/ 300mA, 500mA, 1A selective
(time delay)
s current rating : 25 to 63A
s voltage rating : 240/400V AC
s poles : 2P, 3P, 4P

Technical information
s AC type : Ensured for residual
sinusoidal alternating currents,
whether suddenly applied or
slowly rising. It incorporate a
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risk of nuisance tripping due to
the transient voltages (lightening,
line disturbance on other

Description

I6n

2 pole add-on blocks

BD364

s A and HI type (reinforced

immunity) : In addition to the
characteristics of AC type, it
ensured for residual pulsating
direct currents, whether
suddenly applied or slowly rising.
They are used whenever fault
currents are not sinusoidal. It
reduces the unexpected tripping
when they protect equipment
generating disturbances like DC
fault current (washing machines,
speed drives, microprocessing,
electronic ballast...).
Complies with EN 61008-1.

Width in ] Pack
17.5mm
qty

Cat. ref.
class AC

class A
and HI

10 mA

25

BC226

30 mA

25
40
63

2
2
2

1
1
1

BD226
BD241
BD264

BD225
BD240
BD263

100 mA

63

BE264

100 mA

63

BN264

300 mA

25
40
63

2
2
2

1
1
1

BF226
BF241
BF264

BF225
BF240
BF263

300 mA

63

BP264

500 mA

63

BG264

500 mA

63

BR264

1A

63

BS264

BS263

30 mA

25
40
63

2
3
3

1
1
1

BD326
BD341
BD364

BD325
BD340
BD363

300 mA

25
40
63

2
3
3

1
1
1

BF326
BF341
BF364

BF325
BF340
BF363

300 mA

63

BP364

500 mA

63

BG364

1A

63

BS364

BS363

BD226

3 pole add-on blocks

In/A

equipment) and transient

currents (from high capacitive
circuits).

4.05

Protection Devices

Description
When add-on block is
associated with MCBs (NGN,
NBN, NCN, NDN, NQN, NRN,
NSN), the complete unit provides
an earth fault protection and
protects against electrical
shocks by direct or indirect
contacts. They are designed to
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2, 3, and 4 poles MCBs.

Add-on Blocks for MCBs

NBN, NCN, NDN
Description

4 pole add-on blocks

BD463

4 pole add-on blocks

double output

BFC840

4.06

I6n

In/A

Width in ] Pack
17.5mm
qty

Cat. ref.
class AC

1
1
1

BD426
BD441
BD464

class A
and HI
BD425
BD440
BD463

30 mA

25
40
63

100 mA

63

BE464

100 mA

63

BN464

300 mA

25
40
63

1
1
1

BF426
BF441
BF464

BF425
BF440
BF463

300 mA

63

BP464

500 mA

63

BG464

1A

63

BS464

30 mA

25
40
63

3
3
3

1
1
1

BDC825
BDC840
BDC863

BDH825
BDH840
BDH863

300 mA

25
40
63

3
3
3

1
1
1

BFC825
BFC840
BFC863

BFH825
BFH840
BFH863

300 mA

63

BPC863

1A

63

BSC863

Miniature Circuit Breakers

50kA Type C - HMX

Technical data
s breaking capacity :
50kA (IEC 60 947-2)

s curves :
C curve : 5 to 10 In
s poles : 1PP, 2PP, 3PP, 4PP
(protected poles)
s voltage rating : 230/400V AC
s current rating :
10-63 50kA
80-125 10-30kA
s frequency : 50/60Hz
s will accept accessories

s climate sealed : T2
Connection capacity
rigid conductors : 70 mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP
Complies with IEC 60 947-2.

Description

In/A

Width in ]
17.5mm

Pack
qty

Single pole MCBs

10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

1,5
1,5
1,5
1,5
1,5
1,5
1,5
1,5

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

HMX110
HMX116
HMX120
HMX125
HMX132
HMX140
HMX150
HMX163

Double pole MCBs

10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

HMX210
HMX216
HMX220
HMX225
HMX232
HMX240
HMX250
HMX263

Three pole MCBs

10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

4,5
4,5
4,5
4,5
4,5
4,5
4,5
4,5

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

HMX310
HMX316
HMX320
HMX325
HMX332
HMX340
HMX350
HMX363

Four pole MCBs

10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

HMX410
HMX416
HMX420
HMX425
HMX432
HMX440
HMX450
HMX463

Cat. ref.

HMX120

HMX225

HMX320

HMX440

4.07

Protection Devices

Description
Protection and control of circuits
against overloads and short
circuits. Circuit isolation. They
can be used for installation in
commercial building and
industrial premises for high
interrupt capacities.

Miniature Circuit Breakers

10kA Type B and C - HLE, HLF
Description
Protection and control of circuits
against overloads and short
circuits. Circuit isolation. They
can be used for installation in
commercial building and
industrial premises.
Technical data
s breaking capacity :
10kA (IEC 60 898-1),
10kA (IEC 60947-2)
Description

Single pole MCBs

Double pole MCBs

s curves :
B curve : 3 to 5 In,
C curve : 5 to 10 In
s poles : 1PP, 2PP, 3PP, 4PP
(protected poles)
s voltage rating : 230/400V AC
s current rating : 80 to 125A
s frequency : 50/60Hz
s will accept accessories
s climate sealed : T2

Connection capacity
rigid conductors : 70 mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP
Complies with IEC 60 898-1 and
IEC 60 947-2.

Width in ]
17.5mm

Pack
qty

Cat. ref.
B curve

80

1,5

HLE180S

HMF180

100

1,5

HLE190S

HMF190

125

1,5

HLE199S

HMF199

80

HLE280S

HMF280

100

HLE290S

HMF290

125

HLE299S

HMF299

80

4,5

HLE380S

HMF380

100

4,5

HLE390S

HMF390

125

4,5

HLE399S

HMF399

80

HLE480S

HMF480

100

HLE490S

HMF490

125

HLE499S

HMF499

In/A

C curve

HLE199S

Three pole MCBs

HLE299S

Four pole MCBs

HLE399S

HLE499S

4.08

Miniature Circuit Breakers

15kA Type B, C and D - HMB, HMC, HMD

Technical data
s breaking capacity :
15kA (IEC 60 898-1),
15kA (IEC 60 947-2)
Description

Single pole MCBs

Double pole MCBs

s curves :
B curve : 3 to 5 In,
C curve : 5 to 10 In,
D curve : 10 to 20 In
s poles : 1PP, 2PP, 3PP, 4PP
(protected poles)
s voltage rating : 230/400V AC
s current rating : 80 to 125A
s frequency : 50/60Hz
s will accept accessories
s climate sealed : T2

Connection capacity
rigid conductors : 70mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP
Complies with IEC 60 898-1 and
IEC 60 947-2.

Width in ]
17.5mm

Pack
qty

Cat. ref.
B curve

C curve

80

1,5

HMB180

HMC180

HMD180

100

1,5

HMB190

HMC190

HMD190

125

1,5

HMB199

HMC199

HMD199

80

HMB280

HMC280

HMD280

100

HMB290

HMC290

HMD290

125

HMB299

HMC299

HMD299

80

4,5

HMB380

HMC380

HMD380

100

4,5

HMB390

HMC390

HMD390

125

4,5

HMB299

HMC399

HMD399

80

HMB480

HMC480

HMD480

100

HMB490

HMC490

HMD490

125

HMB499

HMC499

HMD499

In/A

D curve

HMC399

Three pole MCBs

Four pole MCBs

HMC499

4.09

Protection Devices

Description
Protection and control of circuits
against overloads and short
circuits. Circuit isolation. They
can be used for installation in
commercial building and
industrial premises.

Miniature Circuit Breakers

30kA Type B and C - HMJ, HMK
Description
Protection and control of circuits
against overloads and short
circuits. Circuit isolation. They
can be used for installation in
commercial building and
industrial premises for high
interrupt capacities.
Technical data
s breaking capacity :
30kA (IEC 60 947-2)
Description

Single pole MCBs

Double pole MCBs

HMK199

Three pole MCBs

Four pole MCBs

s curves :
B curve : 3 to 5 In,
C curve : 5 to 10 In
s poles : 1PP, 2PP, 3PP, 4PP
(protected poles)
s voltage rating : 230/400V AC
s current rating : 80 to 125A
s frequency : 50/60Hz
s will accept accessories
s climate sealed : T2
Connection capacity

rigid conductors : 70mm

H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP
Complies with IEC 60 947-2.

Width in ]
17.5mm

Pack
qty

Cat. ref.
B curve

80

1,5

HMJ180

HMK180

100

1,5

HMJ190

HMK190

125

1,5

HMJ199

HMK199

80

HMJ180

HMK180

100

HMJ290

HMK290

125

HMJ299

HMK299

80

4,5

HMJ380

HMK380

100

4,5

HMJ390

HMK390

125

4,5

HMJ399

HMK399

80

HMJ480

HMK480

100

HMJ490

HMK490

125

HMJ499

HMK499

In/A

C curve

HMK399

Accessories for MCBs

HLE, HLF, HMB, HMC, HMD, HMK, HMJ, HMX

MZN130

MZN131

4.10

Description

Characteristics

Cat. ref.

Terminal cover / screw cap

sealable screw cap

MZN130

Phase separator

1 set of 3 pieces

MZN131

Add-on Blocks Type AC

for HMB, HMC, HMD, HMK, HMX, HLE and HLF

Technical data
s sensitivity :
High sensitivity : 30mA instant
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Medium sensitivity :
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300mA, 500mA, 1A adjustable
(selective or time delay)
s time delay : 0ms, 60ms or
150ms
s current rating : 125A
s voltage rating : 240/400V AC
s poles : 2P, 3P, 4P
s types : AC and A/HI types
s frequency : 50/60Hz
s mounting type : side mounted
s climate sealed : T2

Description

Technical information
s AC type : Ensured for residual
sinusoidal alternating currents,
whether suddenly applied or
slowly rising. It incorporates a
OWHULQJGHYLFHSUHYHQWLQJWKH
risk of nuisance tripping due to
the transient voltages
(lightening, line disturbance
on other equipment) and
transient currents (from high
capacitive circuits).
s A and HI type (reinforced
immunity) : In addition to the
characteristics of AC type, it
ensured for residual pulsating
direct currents, whether
suddenly applied or slowly
rising. They are used whenever
fault currents are not sinusoidal. It reduces the unexpected
tripping when they protect
equipment generating

I6n

Double pole add-on block

1

Connection capacity
rigid conductors : 70mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP

In/A

disturbances like DC fault

current (washing machines,
speed drives, microprocessing,
electronic ballast...).
s Adjustable block : The setting
is done by actuating the thumb
wheel on the front face. The
setting thumb wheels are
protected by a transparent
sealable cover.
s Tightening compensation
terminals : The circuit breakers
block are equipped with screw
terminals with tightening
compensation, reinforced arch
and cable holding jaws. These
contributes to an effective
tightening over time.
Complies with IEC 61 009-1.

Width in ] Pack
17.5mm
qty

Cat. ref.
AC type

A and HI
type

[HG
30mA







BDC280E BDH280E

BTC280E

adjustable
125
0,3 - 0,5 - 1A
inst. - - 150 ms

[HG
30mA







BDC380E BDH380E

BTC380E

adjustable
125
0,3 - 0,5 - 1A
inst. - - 150 ms

[HG
30mA







BDC480E BDH480E

[HG
300mA







BFC480E

BFH480E

adjustable
125
0,3 - 0,5 - 1A
inst. - - 150 ms

BTC480E

BTH480E

BTH280E

BTH280E
Three pole add-on block
1

BTH380E

BTH380E
Four pole add-on block
1


2

BDC480E

4.11

Protection Devices

Description
When add-on block is
associated with MCBs (HLE,
HLF, HMB, HMC, HMD, HMJ,
HMK, HMX), the complete unit
provides an earth fault protection
and protects against electrical
shocks by direct or indirect
contacts. They are designed to
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2, 3 and 4 poles MCBs.

Add-on Block
RCCB add-ons
3 sensitivities 30mA, 100mA and 300mA instantaneous.
2 sensitivities 100mA and 300mA time delayed.
RCCB add-ons can be associated with devices rated from 0,5 to 63A
in 2 and 4 poles.

Connection capacity
63A = 16mm2
63A = 25mm2

Wiring diagram
Characteristics
Easy coupling (drawer system)
Easy disassembly (without damage)
Conforms to EN61009 appendix G

Mounting

4.12

In

2 & 4 Pole RCBOs

(Residual Circuit Breaker with Overload) B & C Curves

Technical data
s sensitivity:
High sensitivity: 30mA instant
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Medium sensitivity: 300mA
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s current rating: 6 to 40A
s curves: B and C
s voltage rating: 230V AC
s A type
s frequency: 50Hz

Description

Connection capacity
rigid conductors: 25mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP

Approved according to
EN 61009-1.

Technical information
s A type: Detects residual
sinusoidal alternating currents,
whether suddenly applied or
slowly rising. They are used
whenever fault currents are not
sinusoidal. It is able to detect
DC fault current generated by
loads like washing machines,
speed drives, microprocessing,
electronic ballast.

Breaking
In/A
capacity
(IEC 60 898-1)

Width in I Pack
17.5mm
qty.

Cat. ref.
B curve

RCBOs
A type - 30mA

6kA

6A
10A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

AD906J
AD910J
AD916J
AD920J
AD925J
AD932J
AD940J

RCBOs
A type - 300mA

6kA

6A
10A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

6A
10A
13A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

6A
10A
13A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

AD916J
RCBOs
A type - 30mA

6kA

RCBOs
A type - 30mA

6kA

C curve

Protection Devices

Description
Compact protection devices
which provide MCB overload
protection and RCD earth
leakage protection (protect
against electrical shocks by
direct or indirect contact).

AF956J
AF960J
AF966J
AF970J
AF975J
AF982J
AF990J
ADM406C
ADM410C
ADM413C
ADM416C
ADM420C
ADM425C
ADM432C
ADM440C

ADM456C
ADM460C
ADM463C
ADM466C
ADM470C
ADM475C
ADM482C
ADM490C

ADM456C

4.13

RCBO
Single Pole 6kA
Compact protection devices
which combine the overcurrent
functions of an MCB with the
earth fault functions of an RCCB
in a single unit. A range of
sensitivity and current ratings
are available for use in domestic
installations.

Technical Data
Insulated DIN clip
Complies with BS EN 61009-1,
IEC61009-1, IEC610009-2-2,
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10mA and 30mA
Breaking capacity: 6kA
Flying neutral lead: 200mm
Terminal Capacities
25mm2 rigid,
16mm2H[LEOH

Operating Voltage
230V(AC) + 10%/-15% 50H
Locking kit = MZN175

In/A

Width in ]
17.5mm

Sensitivity 30mA (6kA)

Type B, AC Sensitive

6A

1 Mod

ADN106

10A

1 Mod

ADN110

16A

1 Mod

ADN116

20A

1 Mod

ADN120

32A

1 Mod

ADN132

40A

1 Mod

ADN140

45A

1 Mod

ADN145

50A

1 Mod

ADN150

6A

1 Mod

ADA156U

10A

1 Mod

ADA160U

16A

1 Mod

ADA166U

20A

1 Mod

ADA170U

32A

1 Mod

ADA182U

Sensitivity 30mA (10kA)

Type C, DC Sensitive

Description

Characteristics

Locking Kit

This allows locking of the device

toggle in the off position.
Will accept two padlocks with
hasps of 4.75mm diameter max.
(supplied without padlock).

4.14

These devices are 1pole & solid

neutral.

Description

ADN120

MZN175

Application
1 module devices provide a
compact solution for installation
in consumer units.

Cat. ref.
B curve

Cat. ref.

MZN175

RCBO (Commercial / Industrial)

Single Pole 10kA
Technical Data
Insulated DIN clip
Complies with BS EN 61009-1,
IEC61009-1
6HQVLWLYLWLHV[HG
10mA, 30mA & 100mA
Breaking capacity: 10kA
Flying neutral lead: 800mm

Terminal Capacities
16mm2 rigid,
10mm2H[LEOH

Description

In/A

Sensitivity 10mA (10kA)

Sensitivity 30mA (10kA)

ACB125

ADB106

Sensitivity 100mA (10kA)

These devices are single pole &

solid neutral.

Application
1 module devices provide a
compact solution for installation
in consumer units and Invicta 3
distribution boards.
Width in ]
17.5mm

Cat. ref.
B curve

C curve

6A

1 Mod

ACB106

ACC106

16A

1 Mod

ACB116

ACC116

25A

1 Mod

ACB125

ACC125

32A

1 Mod

ACB132

ACC132

6A

1 Mod

ADB106

ADC106

10A

1 Mod

ADB110

ADC110

16A

1 Mod

ADB116

ADC116

20A

1 Mod

ADB120

ADC120

25A

1 Mod

ADB125

ADC125

32A

1 Mod

ADB132

ADC132

40A

1 Mod

ADB140

ADC140

45A

1 Mod

ADB145

10A

1 Mod

AEC110

16A

1 Mod

AEC116

20A

1 Mod

AEC120

25A

1 Mod

AEC125

32A

1 Mod

AEC132

1 Mod

ADA106U

1 Mod

ADA110U

1 Mod

ADA116U

1 Mod

ADA120U

1 Mod

ADA125U

1 Mod

ADA132U

AEC132
Sensitivity 10mA (10kA)
Class A

ADA106U
Description

Characteristics

Locking Kit

This allows locking of the device

toggle in the off position.

Cat. ref.

MZN175

Will accept two padlocks with

hasps of 4.75mm diameter max.
(supplied without padlock).
MZN175

4.15

Protection Devices

Compact protection devices

which combine the overcurrent
functions of an MCB with the
earth fault functions of an RCCB
in a single unit. A range of
sensitivity and current ratings are
available for use in commercial
and industrial applications.

2P & 4P RCCBs (Residual Current Circuit Breakers)

Description
Compact devices which provide
RCD earth leakage protection
(protect against electrical shocks
by direct or indirect contacts).To
open automatically in the event
of an earth fault between phase
and earth and/or neutral and
earth.
Technical data
s sensitivity:
High sensitivity: 30mA
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Medium sensitivity: 100mA,
300mA instantaneous or
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s current rating: 25 to 100A
s voltage rating: 230V AC
(2P) and 400V (4P)

Description

Complies with EN61008-1.

Pack
qty

Cat. ref.
2P

RCCBs
A type 10mA

16A

CCA216U

RCCBs
A type 30mA

25A

CDA225U

CDA425U

40A

CDA240U

CDA440U

63A

CDA263U

CDA463U

80A

CD480A

100A

CD484A

125A

CDA490

40A

CE240J

CE440J

63A

CEA263N

CE463J

80A

CE281J

CE481J

100A

CE285J

CE485J

RCCBs
A type Selective 100mA

100/A

CN284J

CN484A

RCCBs
A type 300mA

25A

CF225J

CF425J

40A

CF240J

CF440J

63A

CF263J

CF463J

80A

CF280C

CF480C

100A

CF284C

CF484C

80A

CP280E

100A

CP284J

CP484D

RCCBs
A type 100mA

RCCBs
A type Selective 300mA

4.16

Connection capacity
s 25 to 63A:
rigid conductors: 25mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP
s 80 and 100A:
rigid conductors: 50mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP

Technical information
A type suitable for residual pulsating direct currents, whether
suddenly applied or slowly rising.
They are used whenever fault
currents are not sinusoidal.

Current
rating

CDA240U

CF440J

s poles: 2P and 4P
s type: A
s frequency: 50Hz

4P

RCCBs
Product presentation

contact position indicator

Test button
(large dimensions)

trip indication

Contact positioning indicator

Trip indicator

The mechanical indicator on the front of RCCB shows the physical

position of the contacts.
s Red indication for closed contacts
s Green indication for open contacts

The status of the RCCB can be visualised by the colour of the trip
indicator in addition to the position of the operating lever.
s Grey indication for normal conditions (even when operating lever is
in ON/OFF position)
s Yellow indication for tripped condition, operating lever in OFF
position.

The green indication is the guarantee that the contacts are open and
that the terminals are not live.

Similar condition exists when TEST button is pushed or RCCB is

remotely tripped via protection auxiliaries.

Positive contact indication

Earth leakage fault indication

OFF

OFF

ON

green

red

test

grey

yellow

4.17

Protection Devices

ergonomic operating
handle

2P & 4P RCCBs
Residual current devices
A residual current device (RCCB) is the generic term for a device
which simultaneously performs the functions of detection of the residual current, comparison of this value with the rated residual
operating value and opening the protected circuit when the residual
current exceeds this value.

Principle

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types :
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over-current protection (RCCBs) which should comply with the
requirements of IEC 61 008
s5HVLGXDOFXUUHQWRSHUDWHGFLUFXLWEUHDNHUZLWKLQWHJUDORYHUFXUUHQW
protection (RCBOs) which should comply with the requirements of
IEC 61 009

I2
Id

I1

Both RCCBs and RCBOs are further divided into types depending on
their operating function :

Ic
Id

Type AC For which tripping is ensured for residual sinusoidal

alternating currents, whether suddenly applied or slowly rising.
Marked with the symbol:

Type A For which tripping is ensured for residual sinusoidal

alternating currents and residual pulsating direct currents, whether
suddenly applied or slowly rising. Marked with the symbol:

Type S For selectivity, with time-delay. Marked with the symbol:

RB

RA

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Ires = I1-I2 = 0
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Ires = I1-I2+I3 = I3

RCCBs must be protected against short-circuits by means of

circuit-breakers or fuses. RCBOs have their own in built short-circuit
protection, up to its rated value.

Whole house protection is provided typically by a consumer unit

where the RCCB device serves as the main switch. Although very
popular this suffers from a disadvantage: all circuits are
disconnected in the event of fault. Selective protection can be
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adopting one or more of the following :

The drawing opposite shows how a torroid is located around the line
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WKHFXUUHQWRZLQJLQWKHVHFRQGXFWRUV7KHVXPRIWKHPDJQHWLF
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the magnitude and phase relationship of the currents) is detected by
the torroid.

s 6SOLWEXVEDUFRQVXPHUXQLW
All circuits are fed via an overall isolator and selected circuits fed
additionally via the RCCB. Typical circuits fed direct are lighting,
freezer, storage heating: and circuits fed via the RCCB are socket
outlets, garage circuits. This concept minimises inconvenience in
the event of fault.

In a normal healthy circuit the vector sum of the current values added
WRJHWKHUZLOOEH]HUR&XUUHQWRZLQJWRHDUWKGXHWRDOLQHHDUWK
fault, will return via the earth conductor, and regardless of load
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residual current (Ires) which will be detected by the device.

Individual RCBO
(DFKVHSDUDWHQDOFLUFXLWUHTXLULQJSURWHFWLRQE\D5&'FDQEH
supplied through an RCBO. This method provides the best solution
for minimising inconvenience.

It is most important that the line and neutral conductors are passed
through the torroid. A common cause of nuisance operation is the
failure to connect the neutral through the device.
RCCBs work just as well on three phase or three phase and neutral
circuits, but when the neutral is distributed it must pass through the
torroid.
RCCBs are not suitable for use on DC systems and unearthed
networks.
RCCBs domestic installation
RCCBs can be installed in two ways:
1. whole house protection.
2. selective protection.

Nuisance tripping
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nuisance tripping due to transient voltages (lightning, line
disturbances on other equipment...) and transient currents (from high
capacitive circuit).
Pulsating DC fault current sensitive
Increasingly, semi-conductors are also extensively used in
computers, VDUs, printers, plotters... all of which may be fed from
the mains electrical supply. The presence of semi-conductors may
result in the normal sinusoidal ACZDYHIRUPEHLQJPRGLHG)RU
H[DPSOHWKHZDYHIRUPPD\EHUHFWLHGRUDVLQDV\PPHWULFSKDVH
control devices, the waveform may be chopped. The resulting
waveforms are said to have a pulsating DC component.
In the event of an earth fault occurring in equipment containing
semi-conductor devices, there is a probability that the earth fault
current will contain a pulsating DC component.
Standard type AC may not respond to this type of earth fault current
and the intended degree of protection will not be provided.

4.18

RCCBs

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Where the overcurrent protection or a circuit breaker cannot provide
GLVFRQQHFWLRQZLWKLQWKHVSHFLHGWLPHEHFDXVHWKHHDUWKIDXOWORRS
impedance is too high the addition of RCCB protection may well
solve the problem without any other change in the system. Because
of its high sensitivity to earth fault current and its rapid operating
time, in most cases the RCCB will ensure disconnection within the
VSHFLHGWLPH7KLVLVDFKLHYHGZLWKRXWDQ\GHWULPHQWWRRYHUFXUUHQW
discrimination because, unlike the situation in a fuse based system,
the increased sensitivity is obtained without increasing sensitivity to
overcurrent faults. Use of RCCBs in this way can be particularly
useful for construction sites and bathrooms where disconnection
times are more stringent than for standard installations. (Construction
sites - 0.2s at 220-277V, bathrooms - 0.4s).
The limitation to this technique is the requirement that the rated
residual operating current multiplied by Zs should not exceed 50V.
This is to avoid the danger of exposed conductive parts reaching an
unacceptably high voltage level.
Residual current protection can even be added to a completed
distribution system where the value of Zs is excessive, either beFDXVHRIDGHVLJQRYHUVLJKWRUVXEVHTXHQWZLULQJPRGLFDWLRQ
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So far we have considered shock by indirect contact only.
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Direct contact - contact of persons or livestock with live parts which
may result in electric shock. The consideration here is not the
hazard of parts becoming live as a result of a fault but the possibility
of touching circuit conductors which are intentionally live.

10000
5000

high risk
of lethal
effects

usually no
harmful effects

2000
1000
2

500
tripping
characteristic of
30mA RCD

200
100
50
20
10

5
10 20
body current

50

100 200

500 mA

Note :
Although RCCBs are extremely effective devices they must never be
used as the only method of protection against electric shock. With or
without RCCBs protection all electrical equipment should be kept in
good condition and should never be worked on live.

RCCBs, although affording good protection against the potentially

lethal effects of electric shock, must not be used as a the sole means
of protection against shock by direct contact. The Electricity at Work
Act recommends the use of RCCBs, ....danger may be reduced by
the use of a residual current device but states that this should be ....
considered as a second line of defence. The Wiring Regulations
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s insulation of live parts.
s barriers or enclosures.
s obstacles.
s placing live parts out of reach.
Additionally an RCCB used for this purpose should have:
s a sensitivity of 30mA
s an operating time not exceeding 40mS at a residual current of
150mA.
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out to estimate the effect various levels and duration of current can
have on the human body. This experience is summarised in a graph
shown in IEC 479-1: Effects of current passing through the human
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that very small currents can be tolerated for reasonably long periods
and moderate currents for very short periods. It can be seen, for
instance, that 100mA for 100mS or 20mA for 500mS will not
normally cause any harmful effect. 200mA for 200mS or 50mA for
500mS which are in Zone 3, would be more dangerous; and shock
levels in Zone 4 carry a risk of lethal consequences.

4.19

Protection Devices

RCCBs offer excellent protection against earth fault currents; the

main areas of application being as follows:

The tripping characteristic for a 30mA RCCB is also shown in the

graph. It shows the level of current required to cause the RCCB to
trip, for example; 50mA will cause a trip but not 10mA.
Comparing its characteristic with the various zones on the graph
it can be seen that the 30mA RCCB gives a very good measure of
protection against the hazards associated with electric shock. Where
a higher level of protection is required, for example in laboratories,
10mA devices are available.
IEC 60 479-1
mS

duration of current flow

Use of RCCBs

RCCBs
r/QNSDBSHNM@F@HMRSRGNBJNTSRHCDSGDDPTHONSDMSH@KANMCHMF
zone
Bonding conductors are used in an installation to maintain
metallic parts, as near as possible, to the same potential as earth.
Working with portable equipment outside this equipotential
bonding zone, e.g. in the car park of a factory, introduces
additional shock hazards. Socket outlets rated 32A or less which
may be reasonably expected to supply portable equipment for use
outdoors should have at least one socket nominated for outdoor
use. This socket should be equipped with 30 mA RCCB protection
unless fed from an isolating transformer or similar device, or fed
from a reduced voltage.
r/QNSDBSHNMHMRODBH@KRHST@SHNMR
The use of RCCBs is obligatory or recommended in the following
situations:
- caravans: 30mA RCCB should be used.
- TT systems.
- swimming pools: 30mA RCCB for socket outlets in Zone B
obligatory; recommended in Zone C.
- agricultural and horticultural: 30mA RCCB for socket outlets and
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sensitivity.

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The provisions in the Wiring Regulations for protection against
shock by indirect contact ensure rapid disconnection under earth
fault assuming the fault has negligible impedance. Under such
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to cause the overcurrent protection device to quickly disconnect
the fault. However high impedance faults can arise where the fault
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high enough to cause tripping of the overcurrent protective device.
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before the fault has deteriorated into a low impedance connection
to earth.
The provision of residual current protection throughout a system or
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caused by such faults.
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The use of RCCBs with PEN conductors is prohibited. A PEN
conductor is a single conductor combining the functions of
neutral conductor and protective conductor. This being so, when
the PEN conductor is taken through the torroid of an RCCB, earth
faults will go undetected because the return path for the earth fault
current is included in the residual sum.
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A range of auxiliaries, alarm and shunt contacts are available for
Hager RCCBs.

- construction sites: 30mA RCCB recommended.

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designated for work outside the equipotential bonding zone, the
Wiring Regulations demand the use of RCCBs to protect the users
of portable equipment. It is widely recognised that their use has
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home.

4.20

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Top or bottom feed.

All auxiliaries are common to

both single and multi-pole circuit
breakers.
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left hand side of devices.

indicator that indicates the

automatic/remote tripping of the
device.

Use of MZ203 - MZ209 on

RCCBs requires the use of
interface auxiliary CZ001.

Connection capacity
6 mm2 rigid cables
4 mm2H[LEOHFDEOHV

Complies with EN62019 and

IEC60947-5-1.

Characteristics

Width in ]
17,5mm

Cat. ref.

1NO + 1NC auxiliary contact

indication of main contact status

0,5

MZ201

Alarm contacts

SD contact indicates a fault

overcurrent (e.g. MCB tripped)
on overload or short-circuit.

0,5

MZ202

Shunt trips

allows remote tripping

of the device
24V - 415V AC
12V - 130V DC

MZ203

24V - 48V AC
12V - 48V DC

MZ204

48V DC

MZ205

230V AC

MZ206

MZ212

Shunt trips, and under-voltage

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Description

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MZ201

Under voltage releases

allows MCB to be closed only

when voltage is above 70% of
Un. MCB will automatically trip
when voltage falls by 35% of Un.

MZ203

Over voltage releases

EN 50550

monitors the voltage between

phase and neutral in a network.
It opens the current circuit in
case of over voltage by tripping
the connected protection
device (e.g. MCb or RCCB)
230V AC

Locking kit
MZ209

allows locking of the device dolly

in the on/off position.
Will accept two padlocks with
hasps of 4,75 mm diameter max.

Sealing kit

Marking strip

MZN175

MZN176

13 modules for modular devices

MZN177

MZN175

4.21

Protection Devices

Auxiliaries & Accessories

for MCBs, RCCBs & RCBOs

Auxiliaries
for MCBs & RCCBs
Functions
Tripping and indication auxiliary contacts are common to the range of
multi-pole 10kA MCBs, and RCCBs. They should be mounted on the
left hand side of the device.
TWHKH@QX"NMS@BS,9
Allows remote indication of the status of the device contacts to which
it is associated.
TWHKH@QX"NMS@BS@MC K@QL"NMS@BS,9
This accessory has two separate functions.
Like the MZ201 auxiliary contact, however the alarm contact will
provide indication if the breaker trips under fault conditions.

MZ203 Shunt Trip*

Allows tripping of the device by feeding the coil. The contacts also
allow for remote indication of operation.
MZ206 Under Voltage Release*
Allows the MCB to trip when the voltage drops or by pressing a
remote off switch (ie emergency stop).
* Indication that the product has tripped due to the voltage release is
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Wiring diagram
MZ201 auxiliary contact or MZ202 alarm contact

MZ206 under voltage release

Ph
N

Ph
N

Electrical characteristics

Electrical connection
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Flexible : 2 x 1.5mm2
Rigid : 2 x 1.5mm2

MZ201/MZ206

MZ203

MZ206

1xO1xC
contact
230V AC 6A - AC1
230/415 V AC
110/130 ...

230V AC
50 Hz

MZ203
Power - 8VA
tolerance : -15% of Un
MZ206
Latching voltage is between 35 and 70% of Un 230V AC
Coil consumption 3VA

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On 2, 3 and 4 pole MCBs it is possible to associate 3 auxiliaries
2 indication auxiliaries and 1 release auxiliary. In this case, it is
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then the release auxiliary (MZ203 and MZ206).

Flag indicating that the product

has tripped due to the voltage
release

MZ203 to + MZ201 + MZ201 + MZ202 + MCB

MZ206
MZ201
MZ201
MZ201

4.22

MZ203 to MZ212

HRC Fuse Carriers

Technical data
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fuse link 8,5 x 31,5 mm :
80kA 690V~

LS401

Connection capacity
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rigid conductors : 25mm
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rigid conductors : 25mm
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rigid conductors : 35mm
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rigid conductors : 50mm
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Complies with IEC 60 269-2,
IEC 60 269-2-1
and IEC 60 947-3.

Description

Characteristics

Width in ]
17,5 mm

Pack
qty.

L31 fuse carriers

500V - 25A
compatible with accessories

single pole
two pole
three pole
3 phases + neutral link
1 phase + neutral link
single pole with signal light

1
2
3
4
2
1

12
6
4
3
6
12

LS401
LS402
LS403
LS404
LS412
LS431

L38 fuse carriers

690V - 32A
compatible with accessories

single pole
two pole
three pole
3 phases + neutral link
1 neutral link
1 phase + neutral link
single pole with signal light

1
2
3
4
1
2
1

12
6
4
3
12
6
12

LS501
LS502
LS503
LS504
LS509
LS512
LS531

L51 fuse carriers

690V - 50A

s compatible with accessories :

single pole
two pole
three pole
3 phases + neutral link
1 phase + neutral link

1,5
3
4,5
6
3

1
1
1
1
1

LS601
LS602
LS603
LS604
LS612

s accessory free:
single pole
two pole
three pole
3 phases + neutral link
1 phase + neutral link

1,5
3
4,5
6
3

10
5
3
2
5

LR601
LR602
LR603
LR604
LR612

s accessoriable:
single pole
two pole
three pole
3 phases + neutral link
1 phase + neutral link

2
4
6
8
4

1
1
1
1
1

LS701
LS702
LS703
LS704
LS712

s accessory free:
single pole
two pole
three pole
3 phases + neutral link
1 phase + neutral link

2
4
6
8
4

6
3
2
1
3

LR701
LR702
LR703
LR704
LR712

LS703
L58 fuse carriers
690V - 125A

LS670

Microswitches

LS672

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fuse link 10,3 x 38 mm :
80kA 690V~ /
120kA 500 V~
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fuse link 14x51 mm :
100kA 690V
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fuse link 22x58 mm :
100kA 690V

Signal lights 230V

Cat. ref.

s for L51 fuse carriers :

single pole
three pole
s for L58 fuse carriers :
single pole
three pole

1
1

LS670
LS671

1
1

LS770
LS771

for L51 and L58 fuse carriers

LS672

4.23

Protection Devices

Description
Protection and control of circuits
against overloads and short
circuits.

HRC Fuse Carriers

Withstand current correction table

Microswitch

sdepending on ambient temperature,

sdepending on the proximity heating effect of the fuse carriers
themselves when fully loaded and mounted together in groups.
type
fuse size

L 38
10 x 38

L 51
14 x 51

L 58
22 x 58

In for Un 400 VM

32 A

50 A

125 A

In for Un 500 VM

20 A

40 A

80 A

20

30

0,95

0,95

0,95

40

0,90

0,90

0,90

50

0,80

0,80

0,80

1 to 3 Ph

4 to 6 Ph

0,8

0,8

0,8

7 to 9 Ph

0,7

0,7

0,7

> 10 Ph

0,6

0,6

0,6

Microswitches functions

mounting on L 51 et L 58, single pole or multi pole

connection
with lugs
5 mm

Application

s Fuse melting : a fuse-carrier containing a fuse-link with a striker that

sends out a signal when the fuse element melts
s Pre-cut : when the fuse-carrier opens
s Presence : sends a signal when the fuse-carrier is closed with no
fuse in it

Signal light
Mounting on L 51 and L 58

Padlocking and sealing of the others fuse carriers

in open position

Padlocking and sealing

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4,5 mm

4.24

Photovoltaic Fuse Carriers, SPD

& Switch Disconnectors

Technical data
s sizes : L38 (10x38)
s class of operation : gPV (PV
fuse)
s poles : 1P, 2P
s voltage rating : 1000V DC for
fuse carriers and 900V DC for
fuses
s fuse carriers current rating :
32A
s fuses current rating : 2 to 20A
s breaking capacity : 30kA

s minimum Interrupting : 2 x In
(2-3-4A), 1.9 x In (6-8-10-12A),
1.6 x In (16-20A)
Connection capacity
rigid conductors : 16mm
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Complies with IEC 60269-2, IEC
60269-2-1 and IEC 60947-3.

Switch disconnectors
Designed for photovoltaic
applications but fully compatible
to any DC purposes.
Contact making and break
independent to operator speed.
Technical data
s poles : 4P
s voltage rating : 1000V DC 21B
s current rating : 32A
Connection capacity
rigid conductors : 16mm
H[LEOHFRQGXFWRUVPP
Complies with IEC 60 947-3.

Description

In (A)

Characteristics

Pack
qty.

Cat. ref.

L38 photovoltaic fuse carriers

1000V DC

32

single pole

12

L501PV

32

double pole

L502PV

10

LF302PV

10

LF303PV

10

LF304PV

10

LF306PV

10

LF308PV

10

10

LF310PV

12

10

LF312PV

16

10

LF316PV

20

10

LF320PV

SB432PV

Photovoltaic cartridge fuses

900V DC

L501PV

DC switch disconnectors

32

4 poles, 1000 V DC

Double pole polarized

surge protection devices
photovoltaic Ucpv ) 1000V DC

25kA, 4kV, class 2

with end of life indicator

SPN325

SB432PV

4.25

Protection Devices

Photovoltaic fuse carriers and

fuses
DC protection of photovoltaic
strings against overload and
short-circuits.

Motor Starters
Description
To ensure localised control and
protection of single and three
phase motors.
The rated motor current is set on
the motor starter units by means
of a current dial (in the front).
Technical data
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MZ520N

MZ528N

MZ521N

4.26

MZ527N

Options
Undervoltage release: MZ528N,
MZ529N

Auxiliary contacts: MZ520N,

MZ522N
Alarm contact: MZ527N
Shunt trip: MZ523N
Complies with IEC/EN 60947 for
low voltage switchgear.
The motor outgoer wiring should
be implemented in compliance
to IEC/EN 60947-1 table 9.

Standard power rating of 3 phase

motors 50/60 Hz (AC3)
230v (kW)
400V (kW)

Width in ]

Motor starters
current range
0,1 to 0,16A

MM501N

0,16 to 0,25A

0,06

2,5

MM502N

0,25 to 0,4A

0,06

0,09

2,5

MM503N

0,4 to 0,63A

0,09

0,12

2,5

MM504N

0,63 to 1,0A

0,09

0,12

2,5

MM505N

1,0 to 1,6A

0,25

0,55

2,5

MM506N

1,6 to 2,5A

0,55

0,8

2,5

MM507N

2,5 to 4A

0,8

1,5

2,5

MM508N

4 to 6,3A

1,5

2,5

2,5

MM509N

6,3 to 10A

2,5

2,5

MM510N

10 to 16A

7,5

2,5

MM511N

16 to 20A

5,5

2,5

MM512N

20 to 25A

7,5

12,5

2,5

MM513N

Description

Characteristics

Width in ]

TWHKH@QXBNMS@BSR
indicates ON/OFF position.

1C + 1O 2A AC1 - 400V AC
3,5 A - 230V AC

0,5

MZ520N

%QNMS@TWHKH@QXBNMS@BSR
cannot be mounted at the
back of a modular panel

1C - 230-400V AC - 1A

0,5

MZ522N

Shunt trip

230V AC

Alarm contacts
mounted inside the motor starter

1C 2A AC1 - 400V AC /
3,5A AC1 - 230V AC

Undervoltage releases
prevent automatic restarting
of the controlled device

230V AC 50 Hz

MZ528N

400V AC 50 Hz

MZ529N

Surface mounting enclosures

weatherproof IP55 with a
removable window

w.78 x h.150 x d.125 mm

MZ521N

Emergency stop button

IP65, mounted on surface
mounting enclosure MZ521N

without key

MZ530N

with key

MZ531N

Description

MM501N

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conductor cross-sections of the
motor cables:
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rigid 1 to 6mm2

Cat. ref.

Cat. ref.

MZ523N

0,5

MZ527N

Motor Starters
Conditional rated short-circuit current
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Electrical characteristics
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25C to +55C
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bimetallic releases is automatically compensated within a
temperature range from -5 to +40C by means of an additional
current-free bimetallic release that continuously corrects the tripping
range.
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the motor cables:
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rigid : 1 to 6mm2

Electrical connection single phase

230V
400V
440V
500V
690V
Icu
Icu
Icu
Icu
Icu
(kA) (A)1) (kA) (A)1) (kA) (A)1) (kA) (A)1) (kA) (A)1)
MM501N

150

150

100

100

100

MM502N

150

150

100

100

100

MM503N

150

150

100

100

100

MM504N

150

150

100

100

100

MM505N

150

150

100

100

100

MM506N

150

150

100

100

100

MM507N

150

150

100

100

50

MM508N

150

150

100

100

50

MM509N

150

150

100

42

50

50

MM510N

150

150

42

50

42

50

50

MM511N

50

50

50

50

15

50

15

50

50

MM512N

50

50

50

50

10

50

50

50

MM513N

50

50

50

50

10

50

50

50

no upstream protective device required, since this is an inherent

stable range (100/150 kA)
N

not required

1) primary fusing is required if the short-circuit current exceeds the

conditional rated short-circuit current (Icc > Icu). The conditional
rated short-circuit current is determined by the primary fuse used:
100A gG/gL, Icu = 30kA
50A gG/gL, Icu = 100kA
Tripping characteristic

Tripping time (s)

Under voltage release (no volt coil)

MZ528N
MZ529N
230V~
400V~
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MZ520N
2A 400V~
3.5A 230V~
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MZ527N
2A 400V~
1A 230V~
x Rated current

4.27

Protection Devices

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Surge Protection Devices Type 1+2

Description
The combined surge protection
devices offer as an all-in-one
solution lightning and
surge-voltage in one device.
They are in accordance with the
requirement class type 1.
3 versions available, with or
without auxiliary contact:
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75kA (lighting impulse current)
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100kA (lighting impulse current)
s631IRU771HWZRUNV
100kA (lighting impulse current)

SPN800R

Description

Characteristics

No of poles

Surge protection devices,

type 1+2, for TNC-Networks

with auxiliary contact

SPN800R

without auxiliary contact

SPN800

with auxiliary contact

SPN801R

without auxiliary contact

SPN801

with auxiliary contact

SPN802R

without auxiliary contact

SPN802

Surge protection devices,

type 1+2, for TNS-Networks

Surge protection devices,

type 1+2, for TT-Networks

SPN801

Product features
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protection in one device,
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requirement class type 1+2,
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plug-in modules,
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contact.

Cartridges

phase - 25kA
for SPN8xxx
neutral - 25kA class 1
for SPN802 and SPN802R

SPN080

4.28

Cat. ref.

SPN080

SPN080N

Surge Protection Devices Type 2

These transients can cause

premature ageing of equipment,
downtime, or complete
destruction of electronic
components and materials.
SPDs are strongly recommended
in installations that are exposed
to transients, to protect sensitive
and expensive electrical
equipment such as TV, video,
washing machines, Hi-Fi, PC,
alarm etc.

The range of SPDs is separated

into 2 types of protection:
1. Main protection - class 2
SPDs with higher discharge
current (Imax 8/20), to evacuate
as much of the transient to earth
as possible,
2. Fine protection - class 2 + 3
SPDs with low voltage protection
level (Up 1,2kV), to cut-down
the transient surge as low as
possible to protect very sensitive
equipment.
Technical data
Complies with EN61643-U

signalling (R versions only)

230V~ 1A
12V ... 10mA
Installation and Connection
The main protection SPDs are
installed directly after the main
incoming switch or RCCB
(type S).
SPDs can be used in any supply
system e.g TNCS, TNS, TT.
Options:
Spare cartridges.
Connected in parallel to the
equipment to be protected.
Protection is assured in both
common and differential modes.

The choice of SPD depends on a

number of criteria such as:
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transients.
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(R versions)
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(D versions)
Auxiliary contact for remote

Description

Characteristics

Single pole
surge protection devices
Un: 230/400V 50/60Hz

40kA, 2kV, class 2

with end of life indicator

SPN140D

Double pole
surge protection devices
Un: 230/400V 50/60Hz

65kA, 1,3kV, class 2

with reserve and remote contact

SPN265R

40kA, 1,2kV, class 2

with reserve and remote contact

SPN240R

40kA, 1,2kV, class 2

with end of life indicator

SPN240D

15kA, 1kV, class 2

with reserve and remote contact

SPN215R

15kA, 1kV, class 2

with end of life indicator

SPN215D

65kA, 1,5kV, class 2

with reserve and remote contact

SPN465R

40kA, 1,2kV, class 2

with reserve and remote contact

SPN440R

40kA, 1,2kV, class 2

with end of life indicator

SPN440D

15kA, 1kV, class 2

with reserve and remote contact

SPN415R

15kA, 1kV, class 2

with end of life indicator

SPN415D

SPN240D

Four pole
surge protection devices
Un: 230/400V 50/60Hz

SPN440R

the electrical equipment that

requires protection.
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Cat. ref.

4.29

Protection Devices

Description
SPDs protect electrical and
electronic equipment against
transients, originating from
lightning, switching of
transformers, lighting and
motors.

Surge Protection Devices Type 2

Spare cartridges
These cartridges replace the
cartridge in the main SPD.
They allow simple replacement
without the need to cut-off the
power supply.

For Phase:
SPN140D = SPN040D
SPN215D = SPN015D
SPN415D = SPN015D
SPN215R = SPN015R
SPN415R = SPN015R

Cartridges are available for all

discharge currents (40kA and
15kA) with and without condition
indication.

For Neutral / Earth

SPN215D = SPN040N
SPN415D = SPN040N
SPN215R = SPN040N
SPN415R = SPN040N

A keying system exists to

prevent a line cartridge being
interchanged by mistake with a
neutral one and vice versa.
Neutral cartridges have a
discharge current of 65kA.
Description

Characteristics

Cat. ref.

Spare cartridge phase

65kA, 275V AC
for SPNx65R

SPN065R

40kA, 440V AC
for SPN140C

SPN040C

40kA, 275V AC
for SPNx40R

SPN040R

40kA, 275V AC
for SPNx40D

SPN040D

15kA, 275V AC
for SPNx40R

SPN015R

15kA, 275V AC
for SPNx40D

SPN015D

65kA, 255V AC
for SPNx65R

SPN065N

40kA, 255V AC
for SPNx40x and SPNx15x

SPN040N

SPN040C

Spare cartridge neutral

SPN040N

Cartridge for photovoltaic

SPDs
photovoltaic Ucpv ) 1000V DC

SPV025

4.30

polarized +/- for SPV325

earth for SPV325

SPV025
SPV025E

Surge Protection Devices

with Low Voltage Protection Level
SPDs with low let through
voltage levels
To protect very sensitive
electronic equipment.
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complements the main
protection and can protect 1 or
several electronic devices.

Discharge current:
Imax. 8kA (8/20 wave)
A green LED on the front face
indicates the status of the SPD
SPN208S, connected in series
with the equipment that needs
to be
protected (with a maximum line
current of 16A).
Protection is assured in both
common and differential modes.

Connection capacity
Terminal blocks L, N & E
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Description

Characteristics

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surge protection devices
Uc: 230/400V 50/60Hz

8kA, 1,2kV, class 2

with light indicator

SPN208S

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surge protection devices
Uc: 230/400V 50/60Hz

8kA, 1,2kV, class 2

with light indicator

SPN408S

Description

Characteristics

Width in ]

SPD for analogical

phone line

Un: 130V, Up: 600V AC

1,5

SPN505

SPD for numerical

phone line

Un: 40V, Up: 600V AC

1,5

SPN504

Cat. ref.

Protection Devices

Optimal coordination is obtained

when cascaded with a main
protection device (lower Up).

SPN208S

Surge Protection Devices

for Telephone Lines
Cat. ref.

SPN505

4.31

Surge Protection Devices Type 1+2

SPD references

SPN800

SPN801

SPN802

Standards / approval

EN61643-11

EN61643-11

EN61643-11

L1/L2/L3 PE

L1/L2/L3/N PE

L1/L2/L3/N PE

Type / Class

T1/ I / B

T1/ I / B

T1/ I / B

Installation of SPD

in parallel

in parallel

in parallel

Earthing system

TN-C

TN-S

TT

Protection mode

common

common

common and differential

Nominal voltage (Un)

230/400 V AC

230/400 V AC

230/400 V AC

Max. continuous operating voltage (Uc)

255 V AC

255 V AC

255 V AC

Voltage protection level (Up)

) 1,5 kV

) 1,5 kV

) 1,5 kV

Temporary overvoltage (Ut)

440 V / 5 s

440 V / 5 s

440 V / 5 s

Nominal current I (L)

315 Aeff

315 Aeff

315 Aeff

Nominal current (I (L-L)

125 Aeff

125 Aeff

125 Aeff

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50 kAeff

50 kAeff

50 kA

100 kA

Discharge current capacity (8/20)

nominal current (In)

75 kA

100 kA

25 kA

100 kA

Shock current (10/350) (Iimp)

75 kA

100 kA

25 kA

100 kA

Residual current IPE

) 100 A

) 100 A

) 100 A

Max. upstream protection - fuse

125 A gL/gG in series

or 315 A in parallel

125 A gL/gG in series

or 315 A in parallel

125 A gL/gG in series

or 315 A in parallel

Max. upstream protection - MCB

125 A in series
or 160 A in parallel curve C

125 A in series
or 160 A in parallel curve C

125 A in series
or 160 A in parallel curve C

Max. short-circuit resistance

with max. upstream protection - fuse

50 kA eff ac

50 kA eff ac

25 kA eff ac

Max. short-circuit resistance

with max. upstream protection - MCB

50 kA eff ac

50 kA eff ac

25 kA eff ac

Temps de rponse (tA)

) 100 ns

) 100 ns

) 100 ns

Working temperature

-40C to +60C

-40C to +60C

-40C to +60C

Indication (disconnection device)

green - red light on L1, L2, L3

green - red light on L1, L2, L3, N

green - red light on L1, L2, L3, N

10 mm2ULJLGH[LEOH

10 mm2ULJLGH[LEOH

Connection capacity
10 mm2ULJLGH[LEOH
min. L1, L2, L3, PE - max. L1, L2, L3, PE

N PE

1200 V / 200 ms

Connection capacity
max. L1, L2, L3, PE

50 mm2 multi-wired
35 mm2H[LEOH

50 mm2 multi-wired
35 mm2H[LEOH

50 mm2 multi-wired
35 mm2H[LEOH

Connection capacity
max. L1, L2, L3, PE

50 mm2 multi-wired
25 mm2H[LEOH

50 mm2 multi-wired
25 mm2H[LEOH

50 mm2 multi-wired
25 mm2H[LEOH

Terminals tightening torque

7,0 Nm

7,0 Nm

7,0 Nm

Mounting on

DIN rail 35 mm (EN 60715)

DIN rail 35 mm (EN 60715)

DIN rail 35mm, conform to EN 60715

Case material

thermoplastic, grey color, UL 94V-0

thermoplastic, grey color, UL 94V-0

thermoplastic, grey color, UL 94V-0

Degree of protection

IP20

IP20

IP20

Size

6 ] , DIN 43880

6 ] , DIN 43880

8 ] , DIN 43880

Weight

970 g

1260 g

1272 g

Approval

VDE

VDE

VDE

Auxiliary contact references

2/-12/-V@TW BNMS@BS 2/-12/-V@TW BNMS@BS 2/-12/-V@TW BNMS@BS

Contact type

changeover

changeover

changeover

Electrical characteristics (Un/In)

AC: 250V/0,5A

AC: 250V/0,5A

AC: 250V/0,5A

DC: 250V/0,1A ; 125V/0,2A ; 75V/0,5A DC: 250V/0,1A ; 125V/0,2A ; 75V/0,5A DC: 250V/0,1A ; 125V/0,2A ; 75V/0,5A
Min. connection capacity

0,25 mm2ULJLGH[LEOH

0,25 mm2ULJLGH[LEOH

0,25 mm2ULJLGH[LEOH

Max. connection capacity

1,5 mm2PXOWLZLUHGH[LEOH

1,5 mm2PXOWLZLUHGH[LEOH

1,5 mm2PXOWLZLUHGH[LEOH

Installation in parallel TN-C

Installation in parallel TN-S

Installation in parallel TT

IN

L1

L1'

L1

L1'

L1

L1'

L2

L2'

L2

L2'

L2

L2'

L3

L3'

L3

L3

L3'

PEN

PEN

L3'
N'

N'

PE

PE
S2

S2

S2
L1

L1

L1'

L2

L2'

L3

L3'

SPN800 - SPN800R

L1

L1'

L2

L2'

L3

L3'

N'

L1'

L2

L2'

L3

L3'

N'

SPN802 - SPN802R

SPN801 - SPN801R
PE

PEN

PE

PE

S3
S3

4.32

S3

Surge Protection Device

Type 2 & Fine Protection
Class II - Overvoltage protection
High

Medium

Fine

Reference

SPN140D

SPN215D

SPN215R

SPN415D

SPN415R

SPN208S

Installation exposure level (risk)

high

medium

medium

medium

medium

low

Installation of SPD

parallel

parallel

parallel

parallel

parallel

series

Number of poles

1P

1P+N

1P+N

3P+N

3P+N

1P+N

Number of modules

Nominal current

Nominal voltage Un (V)

230

230

230

400

400

230/400

Frequency (Hz)

50/60

50/60

50/60

50/60

50/60

50/60

Operating temperature range

-40C to +60C

-40C to +60C

-40C to +60C

-40C to +60C

-40C to +60C

-40C to +60C

Storage temperature range

-40C to +70C

-40C to +70C

-40C to +70C

-40C to +70C

-40C to +70C

-40C to +70C

common mode

275

275

275

275

275

440

differential mode

255

Max. continuous operating voltage Uc (V)

Voltage protection level Up (kV)

differential mode

1,2
1,2

1,0

1,0

1,0

1,0

1,0

nominal current In

15

maximum current Imax

40

15

15

15

15

20kA

10kA

10kA

10kA

10kA

6A

Protection Devices

common mode

Discharge current wave 8/20 s (kA)

Short circuit withstand with max.

backup fuse or MCB
max. backup fuse

25A

10A

10A

10A

10A

25A

backup MCB (C curve)

25A

25A

25A

25A

25A

25A

1. three stage indication - green,

green/red, red (R versions)

yes

N/A

yes

N/A

yes

N/A

2. basic indication - green/red (D

versions)

N/A

yes

N/A

yes

N/A

N/A

3. green LED is on when SPD is

working

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

yes

industrial and commercial buildings yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

domestic buildings

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

End of life indication (fault indication)

Applications

Imax
In
Up
Uc
Uoc
Isc
Un
MOV
SPD

yes

The maximum value of current that the SPD can withstand

and remain operational.
The nominal value of current that the SPD can withstand at
least 20 times and still be serviceable.
The residual voltage that is measured across the terminal of
the SPD when In is applied.
The maximum voltage which may be continuously applied
to the SPD without conducting.
Open circuit voltage under test conditions.
Short circuit current under test conditions.
The nominal rated voltage of the installation
Metal Oxide Varistor
Surge Protective Device

4.33

Surge Protection Devices

How to choose your surge protection device
The choice of surge protection device depends on your supply
arrangements and level of protection required.

Products to be used in a
Earthing system

TN-C
TN-C-S
(P-M-E)

Type of protection

transient voltage surges

(8/20ms)

connection

class II
main protection
Imax = 40kA or 15kA
(depending on selection)

Single phase installation

Three phase installation

SPN140D

1xSPN415D/SPN415R

L1
L2
L3
N

parallel

SPN208S
class II
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Up < 1kV

parallel

N
E

class II
main protection
Imax = 15kA
Imax = 15kA
TN-S
TT

parallel

transient voltage surges

(8/20ms)

SPN215D/SPN215R

1xSPN415D/SPN415R

L
N

L1
L2
L3
N

SPN208S
class II
QHSURWHFWLRQ
Up < 1kV

parallel

N
E

Connections

SPN140D

4.34

SPN265R

SPN415D/R

SPN208S

Circuit Protection

Electric shock
Electric shock is divided into two parts:
s direct contact: contact with parts which result in an electric shock
in normal service
s indirect contact: contact with exposed conductive parts which
result in an electric shock in case of a fault.
To protect against direct contact the Wiring Regulations
suggest the following basic measures should be taken:
(1) by insulation of live parts
(2) by enclosures or barriers
(3) by obstacles
(4) by placing out of reach
To protect against indirect contact the Wiring Regulations suggest
the following basic measures should be taken:
(1) earthed equipotential bonding and automatic disconnection of
supply
(2) use of class II equipment or equivalent insulation
(3) non-conducting location
(4) earth-free local equipotential bonding
(5) electrical separation
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(1) earthed equipotential bonding and automatic disconnection of
supply:
In each installation main equipotential bonding conductors shall
connect the main earthing terminal of the installation; this metalwork
comprises exposed conductive parts which are part of the electrical
installation itself and extraneous conductive parts including the
following:
s main water pipes
s gas installation pipes
s other service pipes and ducting
s risers of central heating and air conditioning systems
s exposed metal parts of the building structure
This bonding creates a zone within which any voltages appearing
between exposed conductive parts and extraneous conductive parts,
are minimised; the earth fault loop impedance must have an value
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device to operate rapidly to disconnect the supply; disconnection
PXVWEHVXIFLHQWO\IDVWVRWKDWYROWDJHVDSSHDULQJRQWKHERQGHG
metalwork cannot persist long enough to cause danger; depending
on the operating characteristics of the protective device and the earth
impedance, such disconnection may be achieved either by
overcurrent devices, Fuses, Miniature Circuit Breakers, (i.e. MCBs) or
by Residual Current Devices, (i.e. RCCBs).
Thermal Effect
Refers to heat generated by the electrical equipment in normal use
and under fault conditions. The proper selection of equipment
complying with the latest product standards is essential in providing
protection against thermal effects.
Overcurrent
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components. It may be caused by the overloading of a healthy circuit
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overcurrent resulting from a fault of negligible impedance between
live conductors having a difference in potential under normal
operating conditions. Overcurrent protection may be provided by
using fuses or circuit breakers singly or in combination.

Undervoltage
Refers to the dangers that could be caused by the reduction or loss
in voltage and the subsequent restoration, such as the unexpected
re-starting of motors or the automatic closing of protective devices.
The proper selection of control and protective devices must take the
protection against undervoltage into consideration.
Isolation
Every circuit shall be provided with means of isolation (except in
certain cases) to prevent or remove hazards associated with the
installation, equipment and machines. The new standards for circuit
breakers and switch-fuses now take this into account.
Protection against shock by indirect contact
Indirect contact - is the contact of persons or livestock with exposed
conductive parts made live by a fault and which may result in
electric shock. An example would be where the insulation of an
electric heater has broken down resulting in a live conductor internally
touching the casing. This could result in the heater casing being
raised to a hazardous voltage level, causing electric shock to a
person touching it.
Two important measures must be taken to prevent this hazard:
s the impedance of circuit conductors is kept to a minimum.
The eartfault loop impedance (Zs) is used as a measure of the circuit
impedance under fault conditions.
s the overcurrent device protecting the circuit is selected to rapidly
disconnect an earth fault.
The effect of these two measures is inter-related.
1. By ensuring that the circuit protective conductor is of a low
impedance, the voltage to which the live casing is raised, under
fault conditions, is kept to a minimum.
2. The low impedance path provided by the circuit conductors and
the circuit protective conductor will result in a high level of
current in the event of an earth fault. This high fault current
ensures that the overcurrent protective device will disconnect the
fault in a short time, reducing the interval during which the casing
of the faulty equipment is live.

R1
transformer
winding

L1
consumer's
terminals

load
load
terminals

Ze
N
E
R2

Components of earth fault loop impedance (Zs) in a system.

(Earth fault at load between conductor and casing).
Zs = Ze
11 +R2
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the system designer has to establish the value of the earth fault loop
impedance.
Zs - is a measure of the earth fault current loop, comprising the
phase conductor and the earth conductor. It comprises the
complete loop including the winding of the transformer from which
WKHFLUFXLWLVVXSSOLHGDVGHQHGE\WKHIROORZLQJ
Ze - is the part of the earth fault loop impedance external to the
installation, its value can be measured or a nominal value can be
obtained from the supply authority.

4.35

Protection Devices

Basic Principles
The proper selection of the correct circuit protective device requires
an understanding of the potential hazards against which protection
for safety is required. The Wiring Regulations identify several hazards:
s electric shock
s thermal effects
s overcurrent
s undervoltage
s isolation

Circuit Protection

Therefore: Zs = Ze + (R1 + R2)

Once the value of Zs has been established a suitable overcurrent
protective device has to be selected to ensure disconnection of an
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sVHFRQGVIRU[HGHTXLSPHQW
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the equipotential bonding zone, the disconnection times are
dependent on the nominal voltage to earth, i.e. 220 to 277 volts =
0.4 seconds.

therefore be Uo/Zs = 240/0.7 = 343A

By referring to the characteristic for MT132 (see diagram below) it can
be seen that the breaker will disconnect in 0.02 seconds for this curUHQW7KHEUHDNHUWKHUHIRUHHDVLO\VDWLVHVWKHUHTXLUHPHQWIRUGLVFRQnection in 5 seconds.
If the circuit Zs was 2.0 ohms then the fault current would be:
240/2 = 120A and the disconnection time would be 10 seconds, in
which case compliance would not be achieved.

time/current
characteristics
MT132

t (s)

11 +R2- where R1 is the resistance of the phase conductor within

the installation and R2 is the resistance of the circuit protective
conductor. These two components constitute the loop impedance
within the installation.

An earth fault current of 343A causes a trip of

the magnetic protection in 20mS.

10

Zs by calculation
To establish whether the relevant disconnection time can be achieved
a simple calculation must be made, based on Ohms law:
Uo (open circuit voltage)*
If (fault current) =
Zs (earth fault loop)
* voltage between phase and earth (240V)

0,02
115

The fault current (If) must be high enough to cause the circuit
SURWHFWLYHGHYLFHWRWULSLQWKHVSHFLHGWLPH7KLVFDQEHHVWDEOLVKHG
by consulting the time/current characteristic for the protective device.
If the maximum trip time for the fault current calculated is less than or
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equipment) then compliance is achieved. It is important that when
consulting the characteristic curve the worst case is used, i.e. the
maximum tripping time including any tolerance. An example is shown
in Figs 1 and 2.
Zs by tables
The above procedure can be used for any type of protective device
providing a time/current characteristic curve is available. Frequently,
however, a much simpler method is available using tables listing
maximum Zs values which have been interpreted from the
characteristic curves for the relevant devices. Providing the system
Zs is equal to or less than the value given in the table, compliance is
achieved. Tables for a number of standard devices (certain fuses
and MCBs) are given in the Wiring Regulations.
Zs too high
If the system Zs value is too high to achieve rapid enough
disconnection with the overcurrent protective devices available then
it is necessary to use one of the two following methods:
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impedance. This may be a very expensive solution especially when
the installation is complete before the problem is
discovered.
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conditions being met this provides a simple and economical
solution.
Example

If = 343A
MT 132

L1

load

Zs = 0,7 ohms

N
E

'LDJUDPDERYHVKRZVD[HGFLUFXLWZLWKDQHDUWKORRSLPSHGDQFH=s
of 0.7 ohms protected with an MT 132. The fault current (If) will

4.36

An earth fault current of 120A causes a trip of

the thermal protection in 10 seconds.

328

I (A)

Protection against overcurrent

Overcurrent - A current exceeding the rated value. For conductors
the rated value is the current-carrying capacity
Overload Current
An overcurrent occurring in a circuit which is electrically sound
Short-Circuit Current
An overcurrent resulting from a fault of negligible impedance
between live conductors having a difference in potential under normal
operating conditions.
Protection against Overload Current
For the protection against overload current, protective devices must
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circuit conductors before it can cause a temperature rise which would
be detrimental to insulation, joints, terminations or the surroundings
of the conductors.
In order to achieve this protection the nominal current of the
protective device In should be not less than the design current of the
circuit Ib and that In should not exceed the current-carrying capacity
of the conductors Iz, and that the current causing effective operation
of the protective device I2 does not exceed 1.45 times the currentcarrying capacity of the conductor Iz, expressed as
Ib ) In ) Iz
I2 )1.45Iz
Protection against Short-Circuit Current
Protective devices must be provided to break any short-circuit
current before it can cause danger due to thermal and mechanical
(electro-dynamic) effects produced in the conductors and
connections. The breaking capacity of the protective device shall not
be less than the prospective short-circuit current at the point at which
the device is installed. However a lower breaking capacity is
permitted provided that a properly co-ordinated back-up device
having the necessary breaking capacity is installed on the supply
side.
Positioning of Overcurrent Devices
Devices for the protection against overload and short-circuit must be
placed at the point where a reduction occurs in the current-carrying
capacity of the conductors. This reduction could be caused by a
change in the environmental conditions as well as the more obvious
change in the cross-sectional area of the cable.
There are of course exceptions to this general rule which relate to a
very few special applications. These are set out in detail in the the
Wiring Regulations.

Miniature Circuit Breakers

Ue :
Ui :
Uimp :
Icm :
Icn :
Ics :
Icu :
I6n :
In:
6t:

rated service voltage

rated insulation voltage (> Uemax)
rated impulse withstand
rated short circuit making capacity
rated short circuit capacity
rated service short circuit breaking capacity
rated ultimate short circuit breaking capacity
rated residual operating current (often called
residual sensitivity)
rated current = maximum value of current used for the
temperature rise test
trip delay of residual current devices

In addition IEC 898 sets out to provide a greater degree of safety to

the uninstructed users of circuit breakers. It is interesting to note that
the description miniature circuit breaker or MCB is not used at all in
this standard, but no doubt both manufacturers and users will continue to call circuit breakers complying with IEC 898 miniature circuit
breakers or MCBs for some time to come.
The scope of this standard is limited to ac air break circuit breakers
for operation at 50Hz or 60Hz, having a rated current not exceeding
125A and a rated short-circuit capacity not exceeding 25kA.
A rated service short-circuit breaking capacity Ics is also included
which is equal to the rated short-circuit capacity Icn for short-circuit
capacity values up to and including 6kA, and 50% of Icn above 6kA
with a minimum value of 7.5kA. As the circuit- breakers covered
by this standard are intended for household and similar uses, Ics
is of academic interest only. The rated short-circuit capacity of a
MCB (Icn) is the alternating component of the prospective current
expressed by its r.m.s. value, which the MCB is designed to make,
FDUU\IRULWVRSHQLQJWLPHDQGWREUHDNXQGHUVSHFLHGFRQGLWLRQV,cn
LVVKRZQRQWKH0&%ODEHOLQDUHFWDQJXODUER[ZLWKRXWWKHVXI[o$p
and is the value which is used for application purposes. Icn (of the
MCB) should be equal to or greater than the prospective short-circuit
current at the point of application.
You will see from the curves that the inverse time delay characteristic
which provides overload protection is the same on all three. This is
because the Standards requires the breaker to carry 1.13 times the
rated current without tripping for at least one hour and when the test
current is increased to 1.45 times the rated current, it must trip within
one hour, and again from cold if the last current is increased to 2.55
times the rated current the breaker must trip between 1 and 120
seconds. The inverse time delay characteristic of all MCBs claiming
compliance with IEC 898 must operate within these limits.

The difference between the three types of characteristic curves

designated B, C and D concerns only the magnetic instantaneous
trip which provides short-circuit protection.
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rated current
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times rated current, and
s)RUW\SHo'pWKHEUHDNHUPXVWWULSEHWZHHQWKHOLPLWVRIWR
times rated current.
Often manufacturers publish their MCB tripping characteristics
showing the limits set by the standard and guarantee that any
breaker that you purchase will operate within these limits. So great
care should be taken when working with characteristic curves showing lower and higher limits - on no account should you take a mean
point for application design purposes.
For cable protection applications you should take the maximum
tripping time and some manufacturers publish single line
characteristic curves which show the maximum tripping time. If the
design problem is nuisance tripping then the minimum tripping time
should be used and for desk top co-ordination studies, both lower
and upper limits have to be taken into account.

Energy limiting
Energy is measured in Joules. *James Prescott Joule proved that
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through a resistance for a certain time, giving us the formula :
Joules = I2 x R x t or because we know that watts = I2R
Joules = watts x seconds
Therefore we can say that :
One Joule = one watt second
or energy = watts x seconds = I2 R t
If the resistance (R) remains constant or is very small compared with
the current (I) as in the case of short-circuit current, then energy
becomes proportional to I2t. Which is why the energy let-through of a
protective device is expressed in ampere squared seconds and
referred to as I2t
I2t (Joule Integral) is the integral of the square of the current over a
given time interval (t0, t1)
The I2t characteristic of a circuit breaker is shown as a curve giving
the maximum values of I2t as a function of the prospective current.
Manufacturers are required by the Standard to produce the I2t
characteristic of their circuit breakers.
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The energy limiting characteristics of modern MCBs greatly reduce
the damage that might otherwise be caused by short-circuits. They
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damage. Knowledge of the energy limiting characteristic of a circuit
breaker also helps the circuit designer calculate discrimination with
other protective devices in the same circuit.
Because of the importance of the energy limiting characteristic the
Standards for circuit breakers for household and similar installations
suggests three energy limiting classes based on the permissible I2t
(let-through) values for circuit breakers up to 32A; class 3 having the
highest energy limiting performance.
All Hager MCBs are well within the limits of energy let-through set by
IEC 898 for energy limiting class 3.

4.37

Protection Devices

Both of the new International Standards covering Low Voltage Circuit

Breakers provide the user with a better assurance of quality and
performance by taking into account the actual operating conditions
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which should be committed to memory. Some of those most
frequently used are:

Miniature
Circuit Breakers
Circuit
Protection
Breaking capacity according to IEC/EN 60 898 and IEC/EN 60 947-2

References

MJN
MHN

MLN

poles

Ph+N

Ph+N

Ph+N

Ph+N

2 to 40

6 to 40

6 to 40

nominal current
2 to 40
In (A)

WWWW

WWWW

breaking capacity to IEC/EN 60 898

230V

4500A

6000A

4500A

6000A

400V

breaking capacity to IEC/EN 60 947-2

230V

6kA

7,5kA

6kA

10kA

400V

References

MV
MW

poles

nominal current
6 to 40
In (A)

MT
MU

MBN
MCN

MB
MC

NGN

2, 3, 4

2, 3, 4

2, 3, 4

2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1

6 to 40

6 to 40

6 to 40

6 to 63

6 to 63

0,5 to 63 0,5 to 63 0,5 to 2 3 to 6

2, 3, 4

10 to 63 10 to 63

breaking capacity to IEC/EN 60 898

230V

3000A

4500A

6000A

10000A 6000A

10000A 6000A

10000A -

6000A

10000A

400V

3000A

6000A

6000A

6000A

6000A

6000A

breaking capacity to IEC/EN 60 947-2

230V

4,5kA

6kA

6kA

10kA

10kA

20kA

80kA

50kA

30kA

10kA

20kA

400V

3kA

4,5kA

3kA

3kA

3kA

10kA

80kA

50kA

30kA

3kA

10kA

References

NBN, NCN
NDN

poles

1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1

nominal current
0,5 to 2 3 to 6
In (A)

NQN, NRN, NSN

2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4

10 to 63 10 to 63 0,5 to 2 3 to 6

6 to 25

32 to 40 50 to 63

breaking capacity to IEC/EN 60 898

230V

10000A -

400V

10000A -

breaking capacity to IEC/EN 60 947-2

230V

80kA

50kA

30kA

15kA

20kA

80kA

50kA

30kA

25kA

20kA

15kA

400V

80kA

50kA

30v

3kA

15kA

80kA

50kA

30kA

25kA

20kA

15kA

References

HLE
HLF

poles

nominal current 80 to
In (A)
125

HMB, HMC
HMD

HMJ
HMK

HMX

2, 3, 4

2, 3, 4

2, 3, 4

80 to
125

80 to
125

80 to
125

80 to
125

80 to
125

2, 3, 4

10 to 63 10 to 63

breaking capacity to IEC/EN 60 898

230V

15kA

10kA

15kA

400V

10kA

10kA

15kA

breaking capacity to IEC/EN 60 947-2

4.38

230V

15kA

15kA

30kA

60kA

100kA

400V

10kA

10kA

15kA

30kA

50kA

SelectivityCircuit
& Discrimination
Miniature
Breakers
Typical RCCB time/current characteristics

2
Time Delay
Range

Note that the limit of discrimination is the instantaneous setting of the

associated circuit breaker. In other words if the earth fault current is
greater than the instantaneous trip setting of the associated circuit
breaker, the circuit breaker will trip regardless of the time delay on the
RCCB. The table below indicates how time discrimination may be
achieved between RCCBs.

In 3A

In 1A

0.1
0.05

In 0.3A

0.2

In 0.1A

0.5

In

Total Operating Time (Seconds)

10

Having decided on the type and the limit of discrimination of the

circuit breakers in the system, it is very important to consider the
discrimination between any add on RCCBs. In theory it is possible to
achieve current discrimination between RCCBs but the limit of
discrimination is too low for practical purposes. Time discrimination is
by far the best method and is achieved by delaying the tripping of the
upstream RCCB.

Instantaneous
Trip

0.02
0.01
0.01

0.05 0.1

0.5 1

In

10

100

1000

Current (Amperes)

Up-stream RCCB sensitivity I6n

Downstream
RCCB
sensitivity I6n

Time
delay
(sec.)

0,01A

0,03A

0,01A 0,03A

0,1A

0,3A

0,2

1,0A

0,2

0,3

1,0

3,0

3,0A

0,3

1,0

3,0

0,3

1,0

3,0

0
0,1A
0,2
0
0,2
0,3A

0,3
1,0
3,0
0
0,3

1,0A
2,0
3,0
0
0,3
3,0A
1,0
3,0

Discrimination achieved

4.39

Protection Devices

Limit of discrimination
instantaneous trip of
associated circuit breaker

Use of MCBs in DC Systems

DC applications
Because of their quick make and break design and excellent arc
quenching capabilities, Hager circuit breakers are suitable for use on
DC. When selecting a circuit breaker for any DC application it is
necessary to consider 2 main points:
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The system voltage and the type of system determines the number
of poles required to provide the necessary breaking capacity and arc
control. The table gives the maximum DC voltage and breaking
capacity for one pole or two poles connected in the series:
The positioning of these breaking poles in the system depends on
whether the system is earthed or insulated and if it is earthed whether
one polarity is earthed or the centre point is earthed.
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s Network connected to the earth - one polarity earthed (+ve or -ve):
If -ve is earthed, all poles will be placed in series in the +ve leg. If
the +ve is earthed, all poles will be placed in the -ve leg.
Note: an extra pole will be needed on the earthed polarity to provide
isolation.
s Network connected to the earth - middle point earthed:
The number of poles required to break Isc should be placed on
each polarity.
s Network insulated to the earth:
The number of poles required to break Isc should be split between
the two polarities.

nb of poles
in series
needed for
breaking

)48V 60V

1P

15

2P

20

20

3P

25

25

20

4P

35

35

25

1P

15

15

10

2P

20

20

15

3P

25

25

20

10

4P

35

35

25

15

10

1P

25

25

20

2P

35

35

25

15

3P

40

40

35

20

4P

45

45

40

25

10

1P

20

20

15

2P

25

25

20

10

3P

30

30

30

15

4P

35

35

35

20

10

1P

15

15

10

2P

20

20

15

3P

25

25

20

10

4P

35

35

25

15

10

1P
HMB, HMC,
80 to 2P
HMD,
125A 3P
HMK, HMJ
4P
1P
10 to 2P
HMX
63A
3P

15

15

10

20

20

15

30

30

30

15

35
25
35

35
25
35

35
20
25

20
15

10
-

40

40

35

20

4P

45

45

40

25

10

1P

12

12

80 to 2P
125A 3P

15

15

10

25

25

25

10

4P

30

30

30

15

range

NGN, NBN0,5
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63A
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0,5
to
20A

NRN
NSN,
NQN

25
to
40A

50
and
63A

It1

It2

Irm1

Irm2

AC M 50Hz 1,13 In

1,45 In

3 In

5 In

DC ...

1,13 In

1,45 In

4 In

7 In

AC M 50Hz 1,13 In

1,45 In

5 In

10 In

DC ...

1,45 In

7 In

15 In

curve B

curve C
1,13 In

AC M 50Hz 1,13 In

1,45 In

10 In

20 In

DC ...

1,45 In

15 In

30 In

curve D
1,13 In

In

MT, MU,
0,5
MB, MC,
MV, MW,
to
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Information
To disconnect under load, use a DC switch SB432PV
(32A - 1000V DC).

Table 2
magnetic trip

breaking capacity (kA)

L/R = 15ms

Table 1

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125V 250V 500V

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earthing diagrams TT, TNS, TNC
IT system isolated to the earth
a polarity connected to earth

load

s Network connected to the earth

- one polarity earthed
(+ve or -ve):
If -ve is earthed, all poles will be
placed in series in the +ve leg. If
the +ve is earthed, all poles will
be placed in the -ve leg.

4.40

earthed center point

U/2
U/2

load

U/2

load

s Network connected to the earth s Network insulated to the earth:

s middle point earthed:
The number of poles required
The number of poles required to
to break Isc should be split
break Isc should be placed on
between the two polarities.
each polarity.

load

U/2

s Network connected to the earth

s middle point earthed:
The number of poles required
to break Isc should be placed
on each polarity.

Characteristics of MCBs in DC
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Protection of a 32A circuit under U = 48V DC voltage with earthed

negative polarity and 15kA short circuit current (Icc).
a) without negative polarity breaking
b) with negative polarity breaking

a)

- +

b)

MC132A

e)

charge
load

MW320

f)

MW420

charge
load

charge
load

Protection of a 40A circuit under U = 500V DC voltage with earthed

negative polarity and 10kA short circuit current (Icc).
a) without negative polarity breaking

g)

Protection of a 20A circuit under U =

125V DC voltage with middle point
earthed and 15kA short circuit
current (Icc).
c) Icc under U/2 = 72,5V

MW420

charge
load
125V DC ) U ) 500V DC

MC232A

charge
load

Protection of a 20A circuit under U = 125V DC voltage with earthed

negative polarity and 15kA short circuit current (Icc).
a) without negative polarity breaking
b) with negative polarity breaking

d)

- +

c)

MC232A

charge
load
48V DC ) U ) 125V DC

Protection of a 32A circuit under U

= 48V DC voltage with middle point
earthed and 15kA short circuit
current (Icc).
c) Icc under U/2 = 24V

Protection Devices

24V DC ) U ) 48V DC

Protection of a 40A circuit under U =

500V DC voltage with middle point
earthed and 10kA short circuit
current (Icc).
c) Icc under U/2 = 250V
h)

NCN440A

NCN440A

charge
load

charge
load

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24V DC ) U ) 125V DC

Protection of a 16A circuit under U = Protection of a 16A circuit under U =

120V DC voltage supplied by a 4kA 120V DC voltage supplied by an
Icc isolated battery.
impedant middle point battery
delivering 4kA short circuit current.
U/2 = 60V
i)

- +

j)

- +

NFN216

charge
load

MU216A

charge
load

4.41

Miniature Circuit Breakers

Energy let through at 230V

MCB range: MHN

MCB range: MJN, MLN

10000
4000

1000
400

energy let through in kA2s i

energy let through in kA2s i

100
40
40 A

10
4

32 A
25 A
20 A
16 A
10 A, 13 A
4 A, 6 A
2A

1
0,4

0,1
0,04

0,01
0,004

0,001
0,0004

0,0001
0,5

10

40

100

1000

10000

Icc (A)

100000

Icc (A)

Energy let through at 400V

MCB range: MV, MT, MB, MBN

MCB range: MW, MU, MC, MCN

10000

10000
63 A

63 A

50 A

50 A

40 A

40 A

32 A

1000

32 A

1000

25 A

25 A

20 A

20 A

16 A

16 A

13 A

13 A
50 A, 63 A
32 A, 40 A
20 A, 25 A
13 A, 16 A
10 A
6A

energy let through in kA2s i

100
6A

10

MV, MB,
MBN

10 A

100

energy let through in kA2s i

10 A

50 A, 63 A
32 A, 40 A
20 A, 25 A
13 A, 16 A
10 A
6A

6A

3 A, 4 A

4A

1 A, 2 A

3A

10

0.5 A

2A

1A

1
0.5 A

0.1

0.1

MU, MC,
6000

MV
3000

MCN

0.01

0.01

0.001

0.001

0.0001
0.1

10

100

1000

Icc (A)

4.42

10000

100000

0.0001
0.1

MW

10

100

1000

Icc (A)

10000

100000

Miniature Circuit Breakers

MCBs 1,5 module/pole: temperature correction factor according to
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0,5
1
1,5
1,6
2
3
3,5
4
5
6
7,5
8
10
13
15
16
20
25
30
32
35
40
45
50
63

10
13
15
16
20
25
30
32
35
45
50
63
80
100
125

0,54
1,08
1,62
1,73
2,16
3,24
3,78
4,32
5,4
6,48
8,1
8,64
10,8
14,0
16,2
17,3
21,6
27
32,4
34,6
37,8
44,8
50,4
56
-

0,52
1,04
1,56
1,66
2,08
3,12
3,64
4,16
5,2
6,24
7,8
8,32
10,4
13,5
15,6
16,6
20,8
26
31,2
33,3
36,4
41,6
46,8
52
-

0,5
1
1,5
1,6
2
3
3,5
4
5
6
7,5
8
10
13
15
16
20
25
30
32
35
40
45
50
63

0,48
0,96
1,44
1,54
1,92
2,88
3,36
3,84
4,8
5,76
7,2
7,68
9,6
12,5
14,4
15,4
19,2
24
28,8
30,7
33,6
38,4
43,2
48
60,5

0,46
0,92
1,38
1,47
1,84
2,76
3,22
3,68
4,6
5,52
6,9
7,36
9,2
12,0
13,8
14,7
18,4
23
27,6
29,4
32,2
36,8
41,4
46
58,0

0,44
0,88
1,32
1,41
1,76
2,64
3,08
3,52
4,4
5,28
6,6
7,04
8,8
11,4
13,2
14,1
17,6
22
26,4
28,2
30,8
35,2
39,6
44
55,4

0,42
0,84
1,26
1,34
1,68
2,52
2,94
3,36
4,2
5,04
6,3
6,72
8,4
10,9
12,6
13,4
16,8
21
25,2
26,9
29,4
33,6
37,8
42
52,9

0,8
1,2
1,28
1,6
2,4
2,8
3,2
4
4,8
6
6,4
8
10,4
12
12,8
16
20
24
25,6
28,0
32
36
40
50,4

0,76
1,14
1,22
1,52
2,28
2,66
3,04
3,8
4,56
5,7
6,08
7,6
9,9
11,4
12,2
15,2
119
22,8
24,3
26,6
30,4
34,2
38
47,9

0,72
1,08
1,15
1,44
2,16
2,52
2,88
3,6
4,32
5,4
5,76
7,2
9,4
10,8
11,5
14,4
18
21,6
23,0
25,2
28,8
32,4
36
45,4

0,68
1,02
1,09
1,36
2,04
2,38
2,72
3,4
4,08
5,1
5,44
6,8
8,8
10,2
10,9
13,6
17
20,4
21,8
23,8
27,2
30,6
34
42,8

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n=1
Q
Q
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1
0,95
0,9
0,85

Note: if the design current of a circuit (Ib) is less than 0,85 times the
nominal setting of the circuit beaker (In) grouping can be ignored.
Installation
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s supply: feed from either top or bottom terminals.

10,8
14,04
16,2
17,28
21,6
27
32,4
34,56
37,8
43,2
54
68,04
86,4
108
-

10,4
13,52
15,6
16,64
20,8
26
31,2
33,28
36,4
41,6
52
65,52
83,2
104
-

10
13
15
16
20
25
30
32
35
45
50
63
80
100
125

9,6
12,48
14,4
15,36
19,2
24
28,8
30,72
33,6
38,4
48
60,48
76,8
96
120

9,2
11,96
13,8
14,72
18,4
23
27,6
29,44
32,2
36,8
46
57,96
73,6
92
115

8,8
11,44
13,2
14,08
17,6
22
26,4
28,16
30,8
35,2
44
55,44
70,4
88
110

8,4
10,92
12,6
13,44
16,8
21
25,2
26,88
29,4
33,6
42
52,92
67,2
84
105

8
10,4
12
12,8
16
20
24
25,6
28
32
40
50,4
64
80
100

7,6
9,88
11,4
12,16
15,2
19
22,8
24,32
26,6
30,4
38
47,88
60,8
76
95

7,2
9,36
10,8
11,52
14,4
18
21,6
23,04
25,2
28,8
36
45,36
57,6
72
90

HMX MCBs: temperature correction factor according to ambiant

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10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
80
100
125

11,6
18,56
23,2
29
37,12
46,4
58
73,08
92,8
116
-

11,2
17,92
22,4
28
35,84
44,8
56
70,56
89,6
112
-

10,8
17,28
21,6
27
34,56
43,2
54
68,04
86,4
108
-

10,4
16,64
20,8
26
33,28
41,6
52
65,52
83,2
104
-

10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
80
100
125

9,6
15,36
19,2
24
30,72
38,4
48
60,48
76,8
96
120

9,2
14,72
18,4
23
29,44
36,8
46
57,96
73,6
92
115

8,8
14,08
17,6
22
28,16
35,2
44
55,44
70,4
88
110

8,4
13,44
16,8
21
26,88
33,6
42
52,92
67,2
84
105

8
12,8
16
20
25,6
32
40
50,4
64
80
100

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1

100 Hz

200 Hz

400 Hz

1,1

1,2

1,5

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MCB range: MHN, MV, MT, MB, MBN,

NBN, NQN, HLE, HMB, HMJ

MCB range: MLN, MJN, MW, MU, MC,

MCN, NRN, HLF, HMC, HMK, HMX,
Ax8xxx, Ax9xxx

MCB range: NGN, NDN, NSN, HMD

1000
600
400

200

200

100
60
40

100
60
40

1
0,6
0,4

time in seconds i

1000
600
400

time in seconds i

10000
6000
4000
3600
2000

time in seconds i

10000
6000
4000
3600
2000

10
6
4

0,2

20
10
6
4
2
1
0,6
0,4
0,2

0,1

0,1

0,04

0,04

0,02

0,02

0,01
0,004

0,01
0,004
1

1,5
1,13
1,45

7,6
12,16
15,2
19
24,32
30,4
38
47,88
60,8
76
95

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6,8
8,84
10,2
10,88
13,6
17
20,4
21,76
23,8
27,2
34
42,84
54,4
68
85

10

15

20 30

40

current in multiple of rated current i

current in multiple of rated current i

1,5
1,13
1,45

10

15

20 30

40

current in multiple of rated current i

4.43

Protection Devices

MCBs 1 module/pole: temperature correction factor according to

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Miniature Circuit Breakers

Energy let through at 400V
MCB range: NCN, NFN, NRN

NBN
NQN
NEN
MBN
MB

energy let through in kA2s i

energy let through in kA2s i

MCB range: NBN, NEN, NQN

NRN
NKN
NCN
NFN
MCN
MC

Icc (A) i

energy let through in kA2s i

MCB range: NDN, NGN

NDN
NSN
NGN

Icc (A) i

4.44

Icc (A) i

Miniature Circuit Breakers

Energy let through at 400V
MCB range: HLF, HMC, HMK

Icc (A) i

Icc (A) i

MCB range: HMD

Protection Devices

energy let through in kA2s i

energy let through in kA2s i

MCB range: HLE, HMB, HMJ

MCB range: HMX

energy let through in kA2s i

energy let through in kA2s i

63 A
50 A
40 A
32 A
25 A
20 A
16 A
10 A

Icc (A) i

Icc (A) i

4.45

Miniature Circuit Breakers

Current limitation at 400V
MCB range: MW, MU, MC, MCN

MCB range: MV, MT, MB, MBN

10000

10000

50 A, 63 A
32 A, 40 A
20 A, 25 A

13 A, 16 A
10 A

13 A, 16 A
10 A

6A

6A

3 A, 4 A

3 A, 4 A

1 A, 2 A

1 A, 2 A

peak current in kA i

peak current in kA i

50 A, 63 A
32 A, 40 A
20 A, 25 A

0.5 A

0.5 A

MU, MC,
MCN

1000

1000

MN
6000

MT, MB,
MBN
MV
3000

100

100
100

1000

10000

100000

short circuit current i

peak current in kA i

MCB range: NBN, NCN, NQN, NRN, MC, MB

NRN

NRN
NQN
NKN
NEN
MB
NFN
MC

100

500

1000

5000

10000

40000

short circuit current i

4.46

100

1000

10000

short circuit current i

100000

Miniature Circuit Breakers

Current limitation at 400V
MCB range: HLE, HLF, HMB, HMC, HMJ, HMK

peak current in kA i

peak current in kA i

MCB range: NDN, NGN, NSN

NDN

NSN

short circuit current i

short circuit current i

MCB range: HMD

Protection Devices

NGN

MCB range: HMX

2

63 A, 50 A
40A
32 A, 25A
20 A
16 A

peak current in kA i

peak current in kA i

10 A

short circuit current i

short circuit current i

4.47

Discrimination
Co-Ordination between circuit protective devices
The proper co-ordination of two circuit protective devices is essential
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Regulations which set out to ensure the safe continuity of supply of
electrical current under all conditions of service. If a fault does occur,
the circuit protective device nearest the fault should operate, allowing
the device immediately upstream to continue to supply healthy
circuits. This is called discrimination.
Sometimes the upstream device is selected to protect the
downstream device(s) against high prospective short circuit currents
and will operate to provide this protection should the actual short
circuit current rise to a level which cannot be handled by the device
nearest the fault. This is called back-up protection and devices
should be so chosen as to allow discrimination up to the point the
back-up device takes over.
Discrimination
Discrimination, which is sometimes called selectivity, is the
co-ordination of two automatic circuit protective devices in such a
way that a fault appearing at any given point in an installation is
cleared by the protective device installed immediately upstream of
the fault and by that device alone.
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the right). For this example the time/current characteristics of a 32A

type B circuit breaker complying with BS EN 60898, with a 100A
category A circuit breaker to BS EN 60947 Part 2 are checked for
current
discrimination.
Because the thermal characteristic curve of the upstream circuit
breaker clears the knee of the characteristic curve of the smaller
downstream breaker, it can be said that overload discrimination is
achieved under all conditions. However because the instantaneous
characteristic curves cross at 0.01 sec, short-circuit discrimination is
limited up to the point they cross, which in this case is approximately
2.7kA. The point at which the two time/current characteristics cross
is called the limit of discrimination or selectivity. In this example the
level of discrimination Is is 2.7kA, so we only have partial
discrimination between these two devices.
Time discrimination
Time discrimination is achieved by delaying the opening of the
upstream circuit breaker until the downstream circuit breaker
haopened and cleared the fault. The total clearing time of the
downstream circuit breaker must be less than the time setting of the
upstream circuit breaker and the upstream circuit breaker must be
able to withstand the fault current for the time setting period.
Therefore the upstream circuit breaker must be a category B
breaker which has been designed and tested for this purpose.
To determine time discrimination it is only necessary to
compare the time/current characteristic curves of the two devices to
ensure that no overlap occurs.

Upstream
breaker
H630/630A
Category B

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protective devices remain closed ensuring continuity of supply to the
rest of the installation.
When this ideal situation is achieved under all conditions it is called
total discrimination.
Discrimination between two protective devices can be based on
either the magnitude of the fault which is called current
discrimination or the duration of the time the upstream device can
withstand the fault current; this is called time discrimination.

Current discrimination
In order to achieve current discrimination in a distribution system it
is necessary for the downstream device to have a lower continuous
current rating and a lower instantaneous tripping value than the
upstream device. Current discrimination increases as the difference
between the continuous current ratings of the upstream and
downstream devices increases.
A simple way of checking current discrimination at both overload and
short-circuit conditions is to compare the time/current characteristic
curves of both devices plotted to the same scale. Transparency
overlays, if available, make this task much easier (see diagram on

4.48

Total Operating Time (seconds)

1000

100

10

Downstream
breaker
H400/250A
Category A

0.1

0.01
100

1000

10000

Current (Amperes)

Short circuit discrimination

A more accurate way of checking the discrimination between two
circuit protective devices at short circuit levels is to compare the
energy let-through of the downstream device with the no-tripping or
pre-arcing energy levels of the upstream device.
In order to check current discrimination at short circuit levels
between:
Fuse Upstream - Fuse Downstream
It is only necessary to compare the I2t values of each fuse. This
information is usually available in very simple tabular form (see Table
1 page D.61). If the total let-through energy (I2t) of the downstream
fuse is less
than the pre-arcing energy (I2t) of the upstream fuse, then total
discrimination is achieved at short-circuit levels.

Discrimination

Rated current
 

Pre-arching I2t
J 2R

Total I2t
J 2R

10

0,07

0,25

16

0,17

0,45

20

0,31

0,90

25

0,62

1,90

32

1,00

3,0

40

2,1

8,0

50

7,0

17

63

11

30

80

22

70

Back-up protection co-ordination

100

39

100

125

62

170

160

101

300

200

190

500

Back-up Protection
Sometimes known as cascading, when the energy limiting capacity of
an upstream breaker is used to allow the use of a downstream circuit
breaker having a short circuit breaking capacity (Icu) lower than the
prospective fault level at the point at which it is installed.

315

480

1100

400

800

2100

500

1100

3100

630

1800

5000

It should be noted that when two circuit protective devices are used
in association to improve the short-circuit capacity of the
downstream device, total selectivity can never be achieved up to the
assigned breaking capacity of the association.
The upstream device must at some point operate to provide the
necessary protection to the downstream circuit breaker. This point,
which is known as the take-over current, must not be greater than the
rated short-circuit capacity of the downstream circuit breaker alone.
It therefore follows that the limit of selectivity IS will be less than the
take-over current IB. See Diagram above.

Table 1

MCB total let-through energy

MCB In

Total let-through energy kA2s at PSCC

3kA

6kA

10kA

5,9

10,5

15

10

6,5

12,2

21,5

16

8,0

17,5

30

20

8,8

19,5

34

25

10

21

38

32

11

24

42

40

12,5

29

50

50

15

34

61

63

16

38

72

Table 2

Example
A panelboard is to be installed at a point where the prospective fault
level is 25kA. 250A incoming and 16A TP outgoing circuits. Select the
lowest cost circuit breakers which may be used. See diagram below.
Incoming - Hager H250 MCCB having an Icu of 40kA.

Fuse Upstream - Circuit breaker downstream. The same procedure

applies to fuse/circuit breaker as it does to fuse/fuse association to
check current discrimination.
While for all practical purposes, a desk top study of time/current and
let-through energy (I2t) characteristics are perfectly adequate, the
British Standards for circuit breakers do recommend testing to
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complete list of discrimination levels for all its circuit protective
devices.

4.49

Protection Devices

Fuse I2t characteristics

Co-ordination & Discrimination

Co-ordination
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This allows circuit breakers of lower breaking capacity than the PSCC
to be installed. The principle is that two breakers operating in series
will clear a larger fault and that energy let through by the upstream
breaker will not damage the down stream device.

Co-ordination upstream MCB / downstream MCB, 1PP+N / 2PP, 230-240 V

references

WWW
Breaking capacity EN 60898 / 61009-1

4,5kA

Breaking capacity IEC 60947-1 6kA

WWW

MV, MW

-!-WWW 
-"-WWW 
-#-WWW

MB, MC ,!-WWW
MU, MT ,"-WWW

6kA

3kA

6kA

6kA

10kA

10kA

10kA

20kA

30kA

calibre
WWW

4,5kA

WWW

6kA

"WW #WW $WW %WW "WWW 6kA

#WWW $WWW
10kA
MV, MW

3kA

6kA

curve

B, C

B, C

B, C

B, C

B, C

B, C, D

B, C

10kA

20kA

20kA

20kA

10kA

B, C

20kA

20kA

20kA

B, C

30kA

B, C

10kA

B, C

20kA

20kA

30kA

MB, MC, MU, MT

6kA

B, C

30kA

MHN, MJN

4,5kA

6kA

B, C

6kA

10kA

20kA

20kA

20kA

MLN

6kA

7,5kA

B, C

10kA

20kA

20kA

20kA

,!-WWW ,"-WWW

6kA

B, C

30kA

-!-WWW -"-WWW -#-WWW

10kA

30kA

B, C, D

50kA

B, C, D

40kA

B, C, D

30kA

B, C, D

,,-WW,,-WW

50-40kA

magn.

HLE, HLF

20kA

B, C

HMB, HMC, HMD

30kA

B, C, D

HMJ, HMK

60kA

B, C

HMX

100kA

HLE,
HLF

HMB,
HMC,
HMD

NQN, NRN, NSN

references

NQN, NRN, NSN

Breaking capacity EN 60898 / 61009-1

Breaking capacity IEC 60947-1 50kA

HMJ,
HMK

HMX

40kA

30kA

20kA

30kA

60kA

100kA

calibre

6-25A

25-40A

50-63A

80-125A 80-125A 80-125A 10-63A

curve

B, C, D

B, C, D

B, C, D

B, C

B, C, D

B, C

WWW

4,5kA

6kA

B, C

20kA

20kA

20kA

15kA

15kA

15kA

15kA

WWW

6kA

10kA

B, C

20kA

20kA

20kA

15kA

15kA

15kA

15kA

B, C

50kA

40kA

30kA

30kA

60kA

100kA

B, C

50kA

40kA

30kA

60kA

100kA

"WW #WW $WW %WW "WWW 6kA

#WWW $WWW
10kA
MV, MW

3kA

10kA

B, C

50kA

40kA

30kA

20kA

30kA

30kA

50kA

MB, MC, MU, MT

6kA

B, C

50kA

40kA

30kA

30kA

60kA

100kA

MHN, MJN

4,5kA

6kA

B, C

20kA

20kA

20kA

15kA

15kA

15kA

15kA

MLN

6kA

7,5kA

B, C

20kA

20kA

20kA

15kA

15kA

15kA

15kA

,!-WWW ,"-WWW

6kA

B, C

50kA

40kA

30kA

30kA

60kA

100kA

-!-WWW -"-WWW -#-WWW

10kA

30kA

B, C, D

50kA

40kA

30kA

60kA

100kA

50kA

B, C, D

60kA

100kA

40kA

B, C, D

60kA

100kA

30kA

B, C, D

60kA

100kA

,,-WW,,-WW

50-40kA

magn.

60kA

100kA

HLE, HLF

20kA

B, C

30kA

60kA

HMB, HMC, HMD

30kA

B, C, D

60kA

HMJ, HMK

60kA

B, C

HMX

100kA

NQN, NRN, NSN

4.50

Co-ordination & Discrimination

Co-ordination upstream MCB / downstream MCB, 1PP, 230-240V, 2PP / 3PP / 3PP+N / 4PP, 400-415V

references

WWW

Breaking capacity EN 60898

4,5kA

Breaking capacity IEC 60947-2 6kA

WWW

MV, MW

MB, MC ,!-WWW 
MU, MT ,"-WWW

-!-WWW 
-"-WWW 
-#-WWW

6kA

3kA

6kA

6kA

10kA

10kA

4,5kA

10kA

15kA

calibre
B, C

B, C

B, C

B, C

B, C

B, C, D, SCP

3kA

4,5kA

B, C

10kA

10kA

15kA

MX, MY

4,5kA

6kA

B, C

10kA

10kA

15kA

MB, MC, MU, MT

6kA

B, C

15kA

,!-WWW ,"-WWW ,3-,4-

6kA

B, C

15kA

MBA, MCA, NEN, NFN, NGN

6kA

10kA

B, C, D

15kA

-!-WWW -"-WWW -#-WWW

10kA

15kA

B, C, D

25kA

B, C, D

20kA

B, C, D

15kA

B, C, D

,,-WW,,-WW

25-20kA

magn.

HLE, HLF

10kA

10kA

B, C

HMB, HMC, HMD

15kA

15kA

B, C, D

HMJ, HMK

30kA

B, C

HMX

50kA

HLE,
HLF

HMB,
HMC,
HMD

NQN, NRN, NSN

references

NQN, NRN, NSN

Breaking capacity EN 60898

Breaking capacity IEC 60947-2 25kA

HMJ,
HMK

Protection Devices

curve
MV, MW

HMX

10kA

15kA

20kA

15kA

10kA

15kA

30kA

50kA

calibre

6-25A

25-40A

50-63A

80-125A 80-125A 80-125A 10-63A

curve

B, C, D

B, C, D

B, C, D

B, C

B, C, D

B, C

MV, MW

3kA

4,5kA

B, C

25kA

20kA

15kA

10kA

15kA

15kA

25kA

MX, MY

4,5kA

6kA

B, C

25kA

20kA

15kA

10kA

15kA

20kA

35kA

MB, MC, MU, MT

6kA

B, C

25kA

20kA

15kA

15kA

30kA

50kA

,!-WWW ,"-WWW ,3-,4-

6kA

B, C

25kA

20kA

15kA

15kA

30kA

50kA

MBA, MCA, NEN, NFN, NGN

6kA

10kA

B, C, D

25kA

20kA

15kA

15kA

30kA

50kA

-!-WWW -"-WWW -#-WWW

10kA

15kA

B, C, D

25kA

20kA

15kA

30kA

50kA

25kA

B, C, D

30kA

50kA

20kA

B, C, D

30kA

50kA

15kA

B, C, D

30kA

50kA

,,-WW,,-WW

25-20kA

magn.

30kA

50kA

HLE, HLF

10kA

10kA

B, C

15kA

30kA

HMB, HMC, HMD

15kA

15kA

B, C, D

30kA

HMJ, HMK

30kA

B, C

HMX

50kA

NQN, NRN, NSN

4.51

Discrimination MCBs / MCBs

Discrimination MCBs / MCBs
Limits (kA)

240/415V AV

IEC 947-2

Upstream : all MCB (1 and 1,5 modules / pole) and RCBO ranges
B curve

In

6A

C curve

10A 13A 16A 20A 25A 32A 40A 45A 50A 63A 80A 100A 125A 1A

B curve

6A

10A

0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
-

13A

16A

20A

25A

32A

40A

50A

63A

80A

100A

125A

3A

4A

6A

10A 13A 16A 20A 25A 32A 40A 45A 50A 63A
0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

0,5

0,5

0,5

0,5

0,5

0,5

0,5

0,5

0,47

0,5

0,4

0,5

0,5

0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,23 0,4
0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,25 0,32 0,4
0,32 0,4

0,5A 0,024 0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

C curve

Downstream: all MCB (1 and 1,5 module / pole) and RCBO ranges

D curve
MMNxxx range

4.52

2A

0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,38 0,47

0,5 0,008 0,015 0,023 0,03 0,05 0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

1A 0,024 0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

0,5

2A 0,024 0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

0,5

3A

0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

0,5

4A

0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

0,5

0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

6A

0,5

0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

10A

13A

0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

-

16A

20A

25A

32A

40A

50A

63A

80A

100A

125A

0,015 0,023 0,03 0,05 0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,03 0,05 0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,05 0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

0,5

0,5

0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

0,5

0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

0,5

0,5

0,5

0,4

0,5

0,47

0,5

0,5A 0,024 0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

0,5

1A 0,024 0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

0,5

2A

0,5

3A

0,5

4A

0,5

6A

0,5

10A

0,5

13A

0,5

16A

0,5

20A

0,4

0,5

0,47

25A

0,5

32A

40A

50A

63A

80A

100A

125A

0,63A 0,024 0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

0,5

1,25A

0,5

0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

1,6A

0,5

0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

2,5A

0,5

4A

0,5

6,3A

0,5

10A

0,5

0,47

12,5A

0,5

16A

0,4

0,5

20A

0,5

25A

0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4

0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,25 0,32 0,4
0,32 0,4

0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,32 0,4

0,04 0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,05 0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,06 0,08 0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,1 0,13 0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,16 0,18 0,2 0,25 0,32 0,4
0,25 0,32 0,4
0,32 0,4

0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,38 0,47

0,015 0,023 0,03 0,05 0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,023 0,03 0,05 0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,05 0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,38 0,47

0,03 0,05 0,08 0,1 0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

0,12 0,15 0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

0,19 0,24 0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47
0,3 0,34 0,38 0,47

D curve
2A

3A

4A

6A

MMNxxx range

10A 13A 16A 20A 25A 32A 40A 45A 50A 63A 80A 100A 125A 0,63A 1,25A 1,6A 2,5A

4A

6,3A 10A 12,5A 16A 20A 25A

1,5

1,9

0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

1,5

1,9

0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

1,5

1,9

0,2 0,25 0,31

0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

1,5

1,9

0,2 0,25 0,31

1,5

1,9

1,5

1,9

0,31

1,5

1,9

1,5

1,9

1,2

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,75 0,94

0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,75 0,95 1,2

0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,25 0,31

1,5

1,9

0,94

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94 0,015 0,03 0,045 0,06 0,09 0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

1,5

1,9 0,008 0,016 0,02 0,03 0,05 0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

1,5

1,9

0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

1,5

1,9

0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

1,5

1,9

0,2 0,25 0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

1,5

1,9

0,2 0,25 0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,2

1,5

1,9

0,03 0,045 0,06 0,09 0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,06 0,09 0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,09 0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,75 0,95 1,2
0,95 1,2

0,016 0,02 0,03 0,05 0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31
0,03 0,05 0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31
0,05 0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,25 0,31

1,5

1,9

0,94

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94 0,015 0,03 0,045 0,06 0,09 0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

1,5

1,9

0,75 0,94

0,75 0,94

0,03 0,045 0,06 0,09 0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,06 0,09 0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,09 0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,75 0,95 1,2
0,95 1,2

0,016 0,02 0,03 0,05 0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31
0,02 0,03 0,05 0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31
0,05 0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,2 0,25 0,31
0,25 0,31

0,94

1,2

1,5

1,9

1,5

1,9

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

1,5

1,9

0,05 0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

1,5

1,9

0,05 0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,5

1,9

0,31

0,6 0,75 0,94

1,2

1,5

1,9

1,5

1,9

0,75 0,94

0,06 0,09 0,15 0,2 0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

0,24 0,3 0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2

0,38 0,48 0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,6 0,68 0,75 0,95 1,2
0,95 1,2

0,02 0,03 0,05 0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,08 0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31

0,13 0,16 0,2 0,25 0,31
0,2 0,25 0,31

0,94

1,9

4.53

Protection Devices

80A 100A 125A 1A

Co-ordination Fuses / MCBs

Cascading fuses / MCBs

1PP+N / 2PP

230V - 240 V

IEC 947-2
SOCOMEC fuses 22 x 58 and size 00 (160A)
NH00 500 V gL/gl (SIEMENS) fuses

Range

Breaking capacity IEC 60898 / 61009-1

Breaking capacity IEC 60947-2

50A

63A

80A

100A

100 kA

Curve

gG

WWW

4,5 kA

6 kA

B, C

100 kA

65 kA

40 kA

22 kA

WWW

6 kA

10 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

65 kA

40 kA

"WW #WW $WW %WW "WWW

#WWW $WWW

6 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

10 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

MV, MW

3 kA

10 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

75 kA

MB, MC, MU, MT

6 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

MHN, MJN

4,5 kA

6 kA

B, C

100 kA

65 kA

40 kA

22 kA

MLN

6 kA

7,5 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

65 kA

40 kA

MBN, MCN

6 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

NBN, NCN, NDN

10 kA

30 kA

B, C, D

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

NQN, NRN, NSN

50-30 kA

B, C, D

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

,,-WW,,-WW

50-40 kA

magn.

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

HLE, HLF

20 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

70 kA

HMB, HMC, HMD

30 kA

B, C, D

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

70 kA

HMJ, HMK

60 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

HMX

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

Cascading fuses / MCBs

1PP 230V - 240 V

2PP / 3PP / 3PP+N / 4PP 400 - 415 V

IEC 947-2

SOCOMEC fuses 22 x 58 and size 00 (160A)

NH00 500 V gL/gl (SIEMENS) fuses
Range

Breaking capacity IEC 60898 / 61009-1

Breaking capacity IEC 60947-2

50A

63A

80A

100A

100 kA

Curve

gG

MV, MW

3 kA

4,5 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

75 kA

MX, MY

4,5 kA

6 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

90 kA

MB, MC, MU, MT

6 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

NB, NC, ND

10 kA

15 kA

B, C, D

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

MBN, MCN

6 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

NBN, NCN, NDN

10 kA

15 kA

B, C, D

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

NQN, NRN, NSN

25-15 kA

B, C, D

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

,,-WW,,-WW

25-20 kA

magn.

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

HLE, HLF

10 kA

10 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

65 kA

35 kA

HMB, HMC, HMD

15 kA

15 kA

B, C, D

100 kA

100 kA

65 kA

35 kA

HMJ, HMK

30 kA

B, C

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

HMX

50 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

4.54

160A

200A

250A

315A

400A

500A

630A

800A

15 kA

6,5 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

25 kA

11 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

70 kA

35 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

100 kA

100 kA

70 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

50 kA

25 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

70 kA

35 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

15 kA

6,5 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

25 kA

11 kA

7,5 kA

7,5 kA

7,5 kA

7,5 kA

7,5 kA

7,5 kA

7,5 kA

70 kA

35 kA

9 kA

9 kA

9 kA

9 kA

9 kA

9 kA

9 kA

100 kA

100 kA

70 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

100 kA

100 kA

70 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

100 kA

100 kA

70 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

45 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

20 kA

50 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

60 kA

60 kA

60 kA

60 kA

60 kA

60 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

100 kA

125A

160A

200A

250A

315A

400A

500A

630A

800A

50 kA

25 kA

4,5 kA

4,5 kA

4,5 kA

4,5 kA

4,5 kA

4,5 kA

4,5 kA

60 kA

30 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

70 kA

35 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

100 kA

100 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

70 kA

35 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

6 kA

100 kA

100 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

100 kA

100 kA

60 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

100 kA

100 kA

60 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

22 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

10 kA

25 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

15 kA

100 kA

70 kA

50 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

30 kA

100 kA

100 kA

70 kA

50 kA

50 kA

50 kA

50 kA

50 kA

50 kA

Protection Devices

125A

4.55

Discrimination Chart Fuses / MCBs

Discrimination chart 240/415V AC according to IEC 60 947-2
Limits (kA)

Upstream: fuses category Gg (SOCOMEC)

B curve
C curve

Downstream: MCB 1 module / pole, ocean2 and v1 ranges

D curve
B curve
C curve

Downstream: MCB 1 module / pole, GDE range

In

2A

4A

6A

8A

10A

12A

16A

20A

25A

32A

40A

50A

63A

80A

100A

125A

160A

200A

6A
10A
13A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
0,5A
1A
2A
3A
4A
6A
10A
13A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
0,5A
1A
2A
3A
4A
6A
10A
13A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
6A
10A
13A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
0,5A
1A
2A
3A
4A
6A
10A
13A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A

0,07
0,055
0,07
0,07
0,055
-

0,12
0,09
0,09
0,12
0,09
0,11
0,09
0,08
-

0,16
0,12
0,12
0,105
0,16
0,12
0,15
0,12
0,12
0,11
-

0,14
0,22
0,15
0,15
0,13
0,13
0,22
0,15
0,15
0,11
0,19
0,16
0,15
0,13
0,12
-

0,17
0,24
0,19
0,19
0,16
0,16
0,24
0,19
0,19
0,16
0,13
0,23
0,19
0,19
0,16
0,15
-

0,21
0,19
0,34
0,23
0,23
0,2
0,2
0,18
0,34
0,23
0,23
0,2
0,2
0,16
0,14
0,28
0,23
0,23
0,19
0,19
0,16
-

0,31
0,28
0,25
0,61
0,38
0,38
0,32
0,32
0,29
0,26
0,61
0,38
0,38
0,31
0,31
0,26
0,22
0,19
0,44
0,35
0,35
0,29
0,29
0,25
0,22
-

0,42
0,38
0,34
0,34
1
0,57
0,57
0,46
0,46
0,42
0,37
0,33
1
0,54
0,54
0,44
0,44
0,37
0,35
0,31
0,27
0,26
0,63
0,48
0,48
0,4
0,4
0,35
0,3
0,26
-

0,62
0,55
0,47
0,47
0,41
1,6
0,9
0,9
0,7
0,7
0,62
0,55
0,46
0,46
1,6
0,85
0,85
0,67
0,67
0,54
0,46
0,5
0,43
0,37
0,36
0,31
0,96
0,73
0,73
0,59
0,59
0,5
0,43
0,37
0,36
-

1
0,9
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,65
3,2
1,5
1,5
1,1
1,1
1
0,9
0,75
0,75
0,65
3,2
1,4
1,4
1,1
1,1
0,87
0,74
0,65
0,8
0,68
0,57
0,57
0,46
0,46
1,5
1,1
1,1
0,94
0,94
0,8
0,68
0,57
0,57
0,46
-

1,5
1,3
1,1
1,1
0,97
0,97
0,84
6,3
2,7
2,7
1,9
1,9
1,5
1,3
1,1
1,1
0,97
0,97
5,7
2,3
2,3
1,6
1,6
1,3
1,1
0,99
0,99
1,2
1
0,85
0,85
0,7
0,7
0,61
2,7
1,8
1,8
1,4
1,4
1,2
1
0,85
0,85
0,7
0,7
-

2,3
2
1,7
1,7
1,3
1,3
1,2
1,2
T
4,8
4,8
3,2
3,2
2,3
2
1,7
1,7
1,3
1,3
1,2
T
4
4
2,8
2,8
2,1
1,6
1,5
1,5
1,1
1,8
1,5
1,2
1,2
1,05
1,05
0,97
0,97
5
3,2
3,2
2,3
2,3
1,8
1,5
1,2
1,2
1,05
1,05
0,97
-

3,8
3,3
2,8
2,8
2,3
2,3
1,9
1,9
1,8
T
9,3
9,3
5,9
5,9
3,8
3,3
2,8
2,8
2,3
2,3
1,9
1,9
T
6,9
6,9
5
5
3,6
2,8
2,4
2,4
1,7
1,7
2,9
2,4
2
2
1,7
1,7
1,5
1,5
1,4
T
5,9
5,9
4
4
2,9
2,4
2
2
1,7
1,7
1,5
1,5
-

7,1
6
5
5
4
4
3,1
3,1
2,8
2,8
T
T
T
T
T
7,1
6
5
5
4
4
3,1
3,1
2,8
T
T
T
9,2
9,2
6,4
5
4
4
2,8
2,8
2,2
5,2
4,1
3,4
3,4
2,8
2,8
2,6
2,6
2,4
2,4
T
T
T
T
T
5,2
4,1
3,4
3,4
2,8
2,8
2,6
2,6
2,4
-

T
T
8,9
8,9
6,8
6,8
5,4
5,4
4,5
4,5
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
8,9
8,9
6,8
6,8
5,4
5,4
4,5
4,5
T
T
T
T
T
T
8,6
6,8
6,8
4,7
4,7
3,5
3,5
T
T
5,7
5,7
4,7
4,7
4,3
4,3
3,9
3,9
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
5,7
5,7
4,7
4,7
4,3
4,3
3,9
3,9

T
T
T
T
T
T
9
9
6,8
6,8
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
9
9
6,8
6,8
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
7,4
7,4
5,5
5,5
4,5
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T

T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
9,1
9,1
7,2
7,2
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T

T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T

T = total discrimination
Each underlined value must be read as T when it is over the breaking capacity range of MCBs.

4.56

Discrimination Chart Fuses / MCBs

Discrimination chart 240/415V AC according to IEC 60 947-2
Upstream: fuses category Gg (SOCOMEC)

B curve
C curve

Downstream: MCB 1 module / pole, GTE range

D curve
Downstream: MMNxxx range

In
6A
10A
13A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
0,5A
1A
2A
3A
4A
6A
10A
13A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
0,5A
1A
2A
3A
4A
6A
10A
13A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
0,63A
1,25A
1,6A
2,5A
4A
6,3A
10A
12,5A
16A
20A
25A

2A
0,07
0,055
0,07
-

4A
0,12
0,09
0,09
0,12
0,09
-

In
80A
100A
125A
80A
100A
125A
80A
100A
125A

80A
-

Limits (kA)

6A
0,16
0,12
0,12
0,105
0,16
0,12
0,105
-

8A
0,14
0,22
0,15
0,15
0,13
0,13
0,22
0,15
0,15
0,14
-

10A
0,17
0,24
0,19
0,19
0,16
0,16
0,24
0,19
0,19
0,16
0,17
0,17
-

12A
0,21
0,19
0,34
0,23
0,23
0,2
0,2
0,18
0,34
0,23
0,23
0,2
0,2
0,21
0,21
0,17
-

16A
0,31
0,28
0,25
0,61
0,38
0,38
0,32
0,32
0,29
0,26
0,61
0,38
0,38
0,31
0,31
0,33
0,33
0,27
-

25A
0,62
0,55
0,47
0,47
0,41
1,6
0,9
0,9
0,7
0,7
0,62
0,55
0,46
0,46
1,6
0,85
0,85
0,67
0,67
0,54
0,46
0,66
0,66
0,54
0,54
0,43
-

32A
1
0,9
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,65
3,2
1,5
1,5
1,1
1,1
1
0,9
0,75
0,75
0,65
3,2
1,4
1,4
1,1
1,1
0,87
0,74
0,65
1,02
1,02
0,84
0,84
0,67
-

40A
1,5
1,3
1,1
1,1
0,97
0,97
0,84
6,3
2,7
2,7
1,9
1,9
1,5
1,3
1,1
1,1
0,97
0,97
5,7
2,3
2,3
1,6
1,6
1,3
1,1
0,99
0,99
1,5
1,5
1,2
1,2
1
1
-

50A
2,3
2
1,7
1,7
1,3
1,3
1,2
1,2
13
4,8
4,8
3,2
3,2
2,3
2
1,7
1,7
1,3
1,3
1,2
11
4
4
2,8
2,8
2,1
1,6
1,5
1,5
1,1
2,3
2,3
1,9
1,9
1,4
1,4
-

315A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T

400A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T

500A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T

630A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T

800A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T

63A
3,8
3,3
2,8
2,8
2,3
2,3
1,9
1,9
1,8
T
9,3
9,3
5,9
5,9
3,8
3,3
2,8
2,8
2,3
2,3
1,9
1,9
24
6,9
6,9
5
5
3,6
2,8
2,4
2,4
1,7
1,7
3,8
3,8
3
3
2,2
2,2
1,7
-

80A
7,1
6
5
5
4
4
3,1
3,1
2,8
2,8
T
21
21
12
12
7,1
6
5
5
4
4
3,1
3,1
2,8
T
13
13
9,2
9,2
6,4
5
4
4
2,8
2,8
2,2
7
7
5,4
5,4
3,5
3,5
2,8
2,8
-

100A
14
11
8,9
8,9
6,8
6,8
5,4
5,4
4,5
4,5
T
T
T
T
T
14
11
8,9
8,9
6,8
6,8
5,4
5,4
4,5
4,5
T
T
T
19
19
11
8,6
6,8
6,8
4,7
4,7
3,5
3,5
14
14
10
10
5,8
5,8
4,6
4,6
3,6
-

125A
T
21
16
16
12
12
9
9
6,8
6,8
T
T
T
T
T
T
21
16
16
12
12
9
9
6,8
6,8
T
T
T
T
T
23
15
11
11
7,4
7,4
5,5
5,5
4,5
T
T
18
18
9
9
7,2
7,2
5,6
5,6
-

160A
T
T
T
T
21
21
15
15
10
10
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
21
21
15
15
10
10
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
24
24
14
14
9,1
9,1
7,2
7,2
T
T
T
T
15
15
11
11
9,2
9,2
9,2

200A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
13
13
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T

250A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T

Upstream: fuses category Gg (SOCOMEC)

B curve C curve D curve

Downstream:
MCB 1,5 module / pole,
DEFI125 range

20A
0,42
0,38
0,34
0,34
1
0,57
0,57
0,46
0,46
0,42
0,37
0,33
1
0,54
0,54
0,44
0,44
0,37
0,46
0,46
0,38
0,38
-

100A
2,2
-

125A
3,9
3,9
2,8
-

160A
6,2
6,2
6,2
5,3
5,3
-

200A
8,8
8,8
8,8
7,8
7,8
7,8
6,6
-

250A
13
13
13
13
13
13
15
12
-

T = total discrimination
Each underlined value must be read as T when it is over the breaking capacity range of MCBs.

4.57

Protection Devices

Limits (kA)