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    The document discusses the markings that should be present on circuit breakers according to IEC 60947 standards. Key information that must be visible when installed includes the rated current and open/closed positions. Additional markings not required to be visible include manufacturer name, standards complied with, voltages, and capacities. Further details that should be on the breaker or in documentation are auxiliary device ratings and symbols used.

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    The document discusses the markings that should be present on circuit breakers according to IEC 60947 standards. Key information that must be visible when installed includes the rated current and open/closed positions. Additional markings not required to be visible include manufacturer name, standards complied with, voltages, and capacities. Further details that should be on the breaker or in documentation are auxiliary device ratings and symbols used.

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    The document discusses the markings that should be present on circuit breakers according to IEC 60947 standards. Key information that must be visible when installed includes the rated current and open/closed positions. Additional markings not required to be visible include manufacturer name, standards complied with, voltages, and capacities. Further details that should be on the breaker or in documentation are auxiliary device ratings and symbols used.

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    Interpreting an ACB nameplate

    IEC 60947 is the circuit breaker standard and covers the marking of breakers in detail. Any
    manufacturer following this standard should comply with the markings.
    Name Plate and Breaker Markings
    The illustration shows a standard nameplate from a Schneider NSX circuit breaker. Other
    manufacturers should have similar information on the breaker. The standard requires the
    following by information to be identified and marked on the circuit breaker.
    Visible and legible when breaker installed:

    rated current (In)

    suitability for isolation, if applicable

    indication of the open and closed positions

    Marked, but need not be visible when installed:

    manufacturer's name or trade mark and circuit breaker type designation or serial
    number

    manufacturing standards the breaker complies with

    utilization category

    rated operational voltage (Ue)

    rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)

    rated frequency and/or the indication d.c.

    rated service short-circuit breaking capacity (Ics) at corresponding rated voltage (Ue)

    rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu) at corresponding rated voltage


    (Ue)

    rated short-time withstand current (Icw), and associated short-time delay (for
    utilization category B)

    line and load terminals (unless their connection is immaterial)

    neutral pole terminal, if applicable ( by the letter N)

    protective earth terminal, where applicable, by symbol

    reference temperature for non-compensated thermal releases, if different from 30 C

    Additional Circuit Breaker Information


    In addition to the above the following should be either marked on the circuit breaker or made
    available in technical documentation:

    rated short-circuit making capacity (Icm)

    rated insulation voltage (Ui),

    pollution degree if other than 3

    conventional enclosed thermal current (Ithe) if different from the rated current

    IP Code, where applicable

    minimum enclosure size and ventilation data (if any) to which marked ratings apply

    details of minimum distance between circuit-breaker and earthed metal parts for
    circuit breakers intended for use without enclosures

    suitability for environment A or environment B, as applicable

    r.m.s. sensing, if applicable

    Auxiliary Devices
    Any auxiliary devices should be marked or technical information provided with the
    following:

    rated control circuit voltage and frequency of any closing

    rated control circuit voltage and frequency of any shunt release and/or under-voltage
    release

    rated current of indirect over-current releases

    number and type of auxiliary contacts and rated frequency

    rated voltages of auxiliary switches (if different from those of the main circuit)

    Symbols
    The standard identifies the following symbols in connection with circuit breaker markings:

    - See more at: http://myelectrical.com/notes/entryid/108/understanding-circuit-breakermarkings#sthash.LnQtJOJa.dpuf

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