Overcurrent, short circuit and earth fault protection
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electromagnetic devices normal operation but under overcurrent condi-
tions they activate and trip the MCB.
● The supply may safely restored unskilled operator.3
MCBs Breaker, fits Wylex Standard consumer unit (Courtesy Wylex). The toggle switch can also used disconnect the
circuit for maintenance isolation test the MCB for satisfactory
operation.
ADVANTAGES MCBs
● They have factory set operating characteristics.
● The circuit protection difficult interfere with.
● faulty circuit may easily and quickly restored.
CHARACTERISTICS MCBs
MCB Type 60898 will trip instantly between three and five
times its rated current and also suitable for domestic and commercial
installations.
● faulty circuit may quickly identified.
● The circuit provided with discrimination.
The circuit can restored when the fault removed pressing the ON
toggle.
● They contain mechanical moving parts and therefore require regular
testing ensure satisfactory operation under fault conditions.
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● Tripping characteristics and therefore circuit protection set the
installer.
FIGURE 12.
DISADVANTAGES MCBs
● They are relatively expensive but look the advantages see why
they are popular these days. This latches the various mechanisms within the MCB and ‘makes’
the switch contact
