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ABB STOTZ KONTAKT - 1
07-05-2002
ABB STOTZ KONTAKT
MCB
Tripping
Characteristics
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MCB tripping characteristics
120
60
40 1
40 2
Basics:
20
minutes
10
6
4
General Time / current relation
2
1
40
1. Thermal tripping
seconds
20
10
2. Electromagnetic tripping
6
4
2
1
0,6
0,4
Tripping time
ABB STOTZ KONTAKT DESTO/X2 RH - 2
- Thermal non-tripping current rsp.
Low test current
- Thermal tripping current rsp.
High test current
I3
- Electromagnetic non-tripping current
rsp. test current: hold surges of I3
I4
- Electromagnetic tripping current
rsp. test current: trip at least at I4
40 1
40 2
0,2
0,1
0,06
0,04
I3
I4
0,02
0,01
1
1,5
4 5 6
8 10
15 20
30
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MCB tripping characteristics
120
60
40
Basics:
minutes
20
10
6
4
Magnetic tripping:
AC, 100 Hz
= factor 1.1
AC, 200 Hz
= factor 1.2
AC, 400 Hz
= factor 1.5
DC
= factor 1.5
2
1
40
10
Thermal tripping is not dependent
6
4
on frequency
2
1
DC-current increases the
magnetic tripping values
by factor 1,5
0,6
0,4
Tripping time
ABB STOTZ KONTAKT DESTO/X2 RH - 3
seconds
20
0,2
AC
0,1
0,06
0,04
DC
0,02
0,01
1
1,5
4 5 6
8 10
Multiple of rated current
15 20
30
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MCB tripping characteristics
120
60
40 1
40
"B"-characteristic
40 2
20
acc. EN 60898 rsp. IEC 898: standard for
miniature circuit breakers to be used in
residential or similar applications
minutes
10
6
4
2
1
40
Thermal non tripping: 1,13 x In
Thermal tripping:
6
4
I3
Magnetic non tripping: 3 x In
I4
Magnetic tripping:
40 1
40 2
10
1
0,6
0,4
Tripping time
ABB STOTZ KONTAKT DESTO/X2 RH - 4
seconds
20
5 x In
Applications:
0,2
1,45 x In
low duty applications without
starting or inrush currents
0,1
0,06
0,04
0,02
I3
0,01
1
1,5
I4
3
4 5 6
8 10
15 20
Multiple of rated current
30
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MCB tripping characteristics
120
C"-characteristic
60
40
20
acc. EN 60898 rsp. IEC 898: standard for
miniature circuit breakers to be used in
residential or similar applications
minutes
10
6
4
2
1
40
Thermal non tripping: 1,13 x In
Thermal tripping:
6
4
I3
Magnetic non tripping: 5 x In
I4
Magnetic tripping:
40 1
40 2
10
1
0,6
0,4
Tripping time
ABB STOTZ KONTAKT DESTO/X2 RH - 5
seconds
20
10 x In
Applications:
0,2
1,45 x In
low duty applications with medium
starting or inrush currents and low
loop impendance
0,1
0,06
0,04
0,02
0,01
1
1,5
4 5 6
8 10
15 20
Multiple of rated current
30
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MCB tripping characteristics
120
D"-characteristic
60
40
20
acc. EN 60898 rsp. IEC 898: standard for
miniature circuit breakers to be used in
residential or similar applications
minutes
10
6
4
2
1
40
Thermal non tripping: 1,13 x In
Thermal tripping:
6
4
I3
Magnetic non tripping: 10 x In
I4
Magnetic tripping:
40 1
40 2
10
1
0,6
0,4
Tripping time
ABB STOTZ KONTAKT DESTO/X2 RH - 6
seconds
20
20 x In
Applications:
0,2
1,45 x In
high duty applications with very high
starting or inrush currents but low
loop impendance
0,1
0,06
0,04
0,02
0,01
1
1,5
4 5 6
8 10
15 20
Multiple of rated current
30
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MCB tripping characteristics
120
"B,C;D"-characteristics
60
40
20
acc. EN 60898 rsp. IEC 898: Standard for
miniature circuit breakers to be used in
residential or similar applications.
minutes
10
6
4
2
1
40
For low duty installations
Rough leveled features for
average applications
Restricted thermal protection,
allowing I3 : 1,45 x In
Extreme high I4 of D characteristic
may lead to delayed tripping time,
damaging conductors and
equipment
Using D, low loop impedances,
meaning larger cross sections of
conductors is a must.
seconds
20
10
6
4
1
0,6
0,4
Tripping time
ABB STOTZ KONTAKT DESTO/X2 RH - 7
BC D
0,2
0,1
0,06
0,04
0,02
0,01
1
1,5
4 5 6
8 10
15 20
Multiple of rated current
30
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MCB tripping characteristics
120
STOTZ
ZKcharacteristics
60
40
20
minutes
10
6
4
acc. EN 60947-2 rsp. IEC 947-2:
standard for industrial switchgear
2
1
40
The
tailormade solution for
commercial and industrial
applications
seconds
20
10
6
4
0,6
0,4
Tripping time
ABB STOTZ KONTAKT DESTO/X2 RH - 8
0,2
Compared to tripping characteristics B,C, D
the STOTZ characteristics K and Z
offer a higher degree of protection.
BC D
0,1
This means a higher degree of safety
0,06
0,04
in both, planning and operation
0,02
0,01
1
1,5
4 5 6
8 10
15 20
Multiple of rated current
30
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MCB tripping characteristics
120
Z"-characteristic
60
40
20
acc. EN 60947-2 rsp. IEC 947-2:
standard for industrial switchgear
Thermal non tripping: 1,05 x In
40 I1
10
minutes
6
4
2
1
40
seconds
20
10
6
4
2
1
0,6
0,4
Tripping time
ABB STOTZ KONTAKT DESTO/X2 RH - 9
Thermal tripping:
I3
Magnetic non tripping: 2 x In
I4
Magnetic tripping:
40 2
0,2
BC D
0,14mm2 cable sets
applications with limit switches
reed contacts in burglar alarm systems
sensor technology
actuators in bus systems
printed boards with its semiconductors
0,06
0,04
0,02
0,01
1,5
3 x In
A sensitive characteristic to
protect highly sensitive equipment such as:
0,1
1,2 x In
4 5 6
8 10
15 20
Multiple of rated current
30
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MCB tripping characteristics
120
K"-characteristic
60
40
acc. EN 60947-2 rsp. IEC 947-2:
standard for industrial switchgear
Thermal non tripping:
1,05 x In
40 I1
20
minutes
10
6
4
2
seconds
20
10
6
4
2
1
Thermal tripping:
1,2 x In
I3
I4
Magnetic non tripping S270:
Magnetic tripping S270:
8 x In
12 x In
I3
I4
Magnetic non tripping S280:
Magnetic tripping S280:
10 x In
14 x In
The right choice for high duty application
with high starting or inrush currents:
0,6
0,4
Tripping time
ABB STOTZ KONTAKT DESTO/X2 RH - 10
40 2
1
40
BC D
0,2
0,1
0,06
0,04
0,02
0,01
1
1,5
4 5 6
8 10
15 20
Multiple of rated current
30
Motors, fan sets
Power supply units: i.e 24V DC supply for intelligent
building automation systems
Charging sets; i.e for electrical forklift trucks
Extra low voltage lamps, high performance tools,
electronic ballasts
Welding- and control power transformer
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MCB tripping characteristics
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