has several categories marks based upon the type
of product tested.
Var The basic unit for reactive power.True power equal I
2
R and measured in
watts. Shortened from volt-ampere
reactive. Also called AC
drive. Many circuit breakers use thermal-magnetic
or magnetic-only trip unit.
Solid State Breaker
Solid State
Tripping Unit
Trip
Signal Magnetic
Latch
Breaker
Mechanism
Protected
Circuit
Power
Source
Current
Sensors
True Power Also called real power, true power the power dissipated by
circuit resistance.True power also equal the apparent power multiplied
by the power factor. develops standards and tests
products for safety.
Sonar Proximity Switch type sensing switch that uses high frequency sound to
detect the presence object without coming into contact
with the object. Sometimes referred ultrasonic
proximity switch. Products that pass tests can carry UL
mark.
Target
Emitted Pulse
Echo
Sonar
Proximity
Switch
Underwriters Laboratories independent product safety certification organization,
(UL) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Variable Frequency Drive electronic device used control the speed AC
(VFD) motor.39
Trip Unit The part the circuit breaker that determines when the
breaker will trip. Other circuit breakers have solid-
state trip unit with multiple adjustments custom fit the circuit
breaker’s time current curve the application. VFD controls the motor speed varying the
frequency and voltage applied the motor.
