How to select MCB / MCCB (Part:2)

 

(C) Application Type:

(9) Utilization category / Characteristic (B, C, D, K, Z curve):

  • Characteristic of Trip curves of MCCB tell about the trip current rating of MCCB.
  • MCB will trip instantaneously according to their Tripping Characteristic at 0.1 sec.
  • There are various type of MCCB
  • Type B MCCB
  • Type C MCCB
  • Type D MCCB
  • Type K MCCB
  • Type Z MCCB

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 Type B MCCB:

  •  Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 3 and 5 times rated current (In).
  • Operating Time:04 To 13 Sec
  • For example a 10A device will trip at 30-50A. 
  • Application: Domestic applications or light commercial applications where connected loads are primarily lighting fixtures, domestic appliances with mainly restive elements.
  • Suitable for: Restive Load application (Lighting , Small Motor)
  • Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively low.
  • Installation at: At Sub feeder of Distribution Board.

   Type C MCCB:

  •  Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 5 and 10 times full load current.
  • Operating Time:04 To 5 Sec
  • Application: commercial or industrial type of applications, fluorescent lighting, motors etc where there could be chances of higher values of short circuit currents in the circuit.
  • Suitable for: Inductive Load application (Pumps, Motor, fluorescent lighting.)
  • Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively moderate level.
  • Installation at: At incoming / Outgoing of Distribution Board.

Type D MCCB:

  • Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 10 and 20 times full load current.
  • Operating Time:04 To 3 Sec
  • Application: specialty industrial / commercial uses (Transformers or X-ray machines, large winding motors, discharge lighting, large battery charging). Where current inrush can be very high.
  • Suitable for: Inductive- Capacitive Load  application (Pumps, Motor)
  • Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively High
  • Installation at: At incoming of Distribution Board / Panels.

Type K MCCB:

  • Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 8 and 12 times full load current.
  • Operating Time:04 To 5 Sec
  • Application: Suitable for inductive and motor loads with high inrush currents.
  • Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively High
  • Installation at: At incoming of Distribution Board / Panels.

Type Z MCCB:

  • Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 2 and 3 times full load current.
  • Operating Time:04 To 5 Sec
  • Application: These types of MCBs are highly sensitive to short circuit and are used for protection of highly sensitive devices such as semiconductor devices.
  • Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively too low
  • Installation at: At Sub feeder of Distribution Board for IT equipment.

(D) Accessories:

(1) Rotary Handle:

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  • It is used to extend ON/OFF handle of MCCB when Panel Door is closed.
  • It is also used to indicate ON/OFF or Trip Position

(2) Shunt Trip:

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  • Used for Remote Tripping

(3) Alarm contact:

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  • It gives Tripping Indication when MCCB Trip.
  • It does not give when MCCB is in normal condition (either ON or OFF)

(4) Auxiliary contact:

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  • It used for remote signaling and control purpose.
  • It is also give ON/OFF indication of MCCB at remote location.

(5) Under Voltage Tripping:

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  • It used to trip MCCB in under voltage condition (70 to 35% of rated Voltage).

(6) Mechanical Interlocking:

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  • It used to mechanical interlock of two MCCB on the same Panel.

(7) Manual / Auto:

  • MCCB may have provision for Auto /Manual operation.
  • An “auto/manual” switch in front of Panel.
  • When set to the “Manual” position, lock out electrical control and when set to “auto”, lock out the manual control; remote indication

(8) Motorized operation:

  • MCCB may have option for manual operation or with a motor mechanism for electrically controlled