General Data Page 44

RCCBs, Sensitive to
Pulsating Currents, Typ A
- Instantaneous tripping Page 49
- Short-time delayed tripping Page 50
- Selective tripping Page 50
RCCBs, Sensitive to
Universal Current, Typ B
- Description Page 51
- Technical Data Page 52
- Short-time delayed tripping Page 53
- Selective tripping Page 53
RCBOs
- Technical Data Page 54
- with MCB
1-pole + N Page 55
- with MCB 2-pole Page 55

RCCBs
RCBOs
 RCCBs
General Data

Setup and mode of operation of RCCBs Test button

The setup of a RCCB is determined in principle by three function groups: The operational readiness of the RCCB can be checked with a test button
1) Summation current transformer for fault current detection which every RCCB has.
2) Release to convert the electrical measured value into a mechanical On pressing the test button, an artificial fault current is created –
tripping operation the RCCB must release.
3) Breaker mechanism with the contacts Checking the functional readiness by operation of the system and in regular
intervals – circa twice a year – is recommended.
The summation current transformer covers all conductors required for The checking dates in the terms or regulations (e.g. accident prevention
carrying current - including the neutral, if necessary. In a fault-free system, regulations) must also be observed.
the magnetising effects of the current-carrying conductors neutralise each The minimum operating voltage for the test button is 100V AC.
other as regards the summation current transformer, as according to Kirch-
hoff’s law, the sum of all currents is zero. No magnetic field remains which
could induce a voltage in the secondary winding.

However, if a fault current flows because of an insulation fault, the equilib- L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3

rium is disturbed and a magnetic field remains in the transformer core.
Because of this, a voltage is created in the secondary winding which 1 3 5 N 1 3 5 N
switches off the circuit with the insulation fault – via a release and the
contact latching mechanism.

2 4 6 N 2 4 6 N
This release principle works independently of a supply voltage or an
auxiliary power supply.

This is also the prerequisite for the high protection level, which RCCBs offer
according to IEC/EN 61008 (VDE 0664). Only with this is it ensured that the
full protection effect is retained also in the case of mains disruption, e.g. if 3-pole connection
an outer conductor fails or if there is an interruption in the neutral conductor.
4-pole RCCBs can also be used in 3-pole systems. Here the
connection must be made on terminals 1, 3, 5 and 2, 4, 6.
The function of the test button is only guaranteed if a jumper is fitted in
between terminals 3 and N.

Short-time delayed tripping Selective tripping

For electrical loads, which cause high temporary leakage currents when RCCBs normally have an undelayed tripping operation. This means that
switched on (e.g. via interference suppression capacitors between outer a series connection of such RCCBs with the goal of selective tripping
conductor and PE drainage transient fault currents), nuisance tripping of does not work.
the instantaneous RCCBs can occur when the leakage current exceeds the In order to achieve selectivity with a series connection of RCCBs, the series-
rated residual current IΔn of the RCCB. connected devices must be staggered not only in the tripping time but also
For such applications where such loads or interferences cannot be removed in the rated residual current.
or only partly, short-time delayed RCCBs can be used. Selective RCCBs have a finite tripping delay. Also, selective RCCBs must
The devices have a minimum tripping time delay of 10ms, i.e. they must have an increased surge current strength of at least 3kA according to
not trip with a fault current impulse of 10ms duration. Thus the maximum IEC/EN 61008-1 (VDE 0064-10).
permissible switch off times according to IEC/EN 61008-1 (VDE 0664-10)
are kept.
The devices have an increased surge current withstand rating of 3kA. ABL SURSUM devices have a surge current strength of ≥5 kA.

Selective RCCBs have the designation .

Short-time delayed RCCBs have the designation .

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 RCCBs
General Data

Protection against leakage currents

according to DIN VDE 0100 Part 410

L1 L1
L2 L2
L3 L3 Application
N N

RCCB
PE
RCCB
PE • protection against indirect contact (indirect protection against personal
injury) – as leakage protection through tripping in the event of higher
touch voltages due to short-circuits to frame on equipment.
• when using RCCBs with IΔn ≤ 30 mA also a high degree of protection for
direct contact (direct protection against personal injury) – as additional
protection due to tripping when live parts are touched.

Protection effect
While devices for a rated residual current of IΔn > 30 mA offer protection for
indirect contact, the use of devices with IΔn ≤ 30 mA achieves an additional
high degree of protection as regards accidental contact of active parts.

Indirect contact Direct contact

The permissible tripping time of max. 0.3 s (300 ms) according to VDE 0664
and/or EN 61 008 or IEC 61 008 is not used. RCCBs with rated residual 10 mA 30 mA
10000
currents of 10 or 30 mA often offer reliable protection if a current flows ms
5000
through the human body in case of accidental direct contact with live parts.
This protection effect is not achieved by any other comparable means for 2000
protection in case of indirect contact. t
1000
In every case of application of the RCCB, an appropriate protective PE
conductor must be attached to the equipment and units to be protected. 500

Thus a current through the human body can only occur if there are two faults 1 2 3 4
200
or by accidental contact of active parts.
The figure alongside shows the physiological reactions of the human body, 100

to power flows in the effective current ranges. 50

The current and time values in region 4 are dangerous because they can
cause ventricular fibrillation - leading to the death of the affected person. 20
0,1 0,2 0,5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 mA 10000
The tripping region of the RCCB with the rated residual current of 10 mA IM
and 30 mA is also marked.
The tripping time is between 10ms and 30ms on average. Range Range
Effects are normally not dis- Danger of ventricular fibrillation
cernable. normally does not exist yet.

Range Range
Medically harmful effects do not Ventricular fibrillation can occur.
normally appear.

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 RCCBs
General Data

Protection against dangerous leakage currents L1

according to DIN VDE 0100-410 L2
L3
The resistance of the human body depends on the current path. N
PE
Measurements showed e.g. for a current path from hand/hand or hand/foot RCCB

a resistance of about 1.000 Ω. For a fault voltage of 230 V AC, a current of

230 mA results for the current path hand/hand.

Earth resistances
When using RCCBs in a TT system, the maximum earth resistances of the R
M
table below must be kept – depending on the rated residual current and the
I
max. permissible touch voltage. M

R
st
Rated Max. permissible earth resistance at a
residual current max. permissible touch voltage of

IΔn 50 V 25 V IM = leakage current

10 mA 5000 Ω 2500 Ω RM = internal resistance
human being
30 mA 1660 Ω 830 Ω RSt = contact resistance
100 mA 500 Ω 250 Ω of location
RA = grounding resistance of
300 mA 166 Ω 83 Ω all bodies connected to
a grounding electrode
500 mA 100 Ω 50 Ω

Fire protection according to DIN VDE 0100-482

max. possible PISO for
Protective devices
When using RCCBs with IΔn ≤ 300 mA Protection against formation of cont. current IISO Un = ~ 230 V
electrically ignited fires by insulation faults.
Fuse 10 A 15 A 3.450 W
MCB B/C/D 16 A 18 A 4.160 W
Protection effect
For “industrial premises which are vulnerable to fire”, DIN VDE 0100-482 RCCB IΔn = 0,5 A 0,5 A 115 W
requires measures for the prevention of fires which can occur due to
insulation faults. Electrical equipment must be selected and set up,
RCCB IΔn = 0,3 A 0,3 A 69 W
taking into account external influences, so that their temperature rise in
normal operation and the foreseeable temperature increase in case of fault RCCB IΔn = 30 mA 0,03 A 6,9 W
cannot cause a fire. This can be achieved by a suitable construction of the
equipment or by additional protection measures when setting up. For a fire, min. power required P » 70 - 100 W

In TN and TT systems therefore, additional RCCBs with a rated residual

current of max. 300 mA are required for “industrial premises which are
vulnerable to fire”. Where resistance faults can cause a fire (e.g. for
overhead heat with panel heating), the rated residual current can be a
max. of 30 mA.
The additional protection against fire due to RCCBs should not only be
limited to industrial premises which are vulnerable to fire but should be
used in general.

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 RCCBs
Technical Data

Standards DIN EN 61008-1 / DIN VDE 0664-10

Number of poles 2-pole, 4-pole

Short circuit withstand rating 10 kA at assignment of the corresponding back-up fuse

Fuse according to DIN VDE 0636 operating class gL

for 2-pole 16 to 40 A RCCBs: 63 A

Max. back-up fuse
for 4-pole 25 to 80 A RCCBs: 100 A

for 4-pole 125 A RCCBs: 125 A

2-pole 125/230 V~ 50/60 Hz, 4-pole 230/400 V~ 50/60 Hz

Rated AC voltage
Can be used in networks: 2-pole 120/240 V~, 4-pole 240/415 V~

Rated current In 16 A, 25 A, 40 A, 63 A, 80 A and 125 A

Rated
10 mA, 30 mA, 0,3 A, 0,5 A
residual current IΔn

Ambient temperature -25° C to +45° C

Storage temperature -40° C to +60° C

Electrical and mechanical

10.000 switching cycles (10.000 ON/10.000 OFF)
endurance

Protection cover Finger safe and safe to back of hand acc. to DIN EN 50274, VDE 0660-514, BGV A2

Insulation group
Group 1 CTI - 600 V
according to DIN VDE 0110

Degree of protection
IP 20
according to IEC 60529 / EN60259

Installation position any

Mounting Din rail according to DIN EN 60715 35 mm

Climatic resistance Humid heat cycle according to DIN IEC 60068-2-30

RCCB at In Bottom terminal box Top terminal box

terminals A max. min. max. min.

with 2 modules 16, 25, 40 16 mm2 1 mm2 16 mm2 1 mm2

with 4 modules 25, 40, 63, 80 25 mm2 1,5 mm2 25 mm2 1,5 mm2
2 2 2
with 4 modules 125 50 mm 2,5 mm 50 mm 2,5 mm2

Busbar 16 to 80 up to 2 mm thickness not possible

2
16 to 80 2-pole up to 16 mm not possible
Conductor and busbar
4-pole up to 25 mm2

Busbar 125 not possible not possible

Conductor and busbar 125 not possible not possible

2 2
Add-on auxiliary contact terminals 6 0,75 mm to 2,5 mm

Type of current Current form Tripping current

AC residual current 0,5 ... 1,0 IΔn

Pulsating DC residual currents

0,35 ... 1,4 IΔn
pos. or neg. half-waves

Started half-wave currents 0,25 ... 1,4 IΔn

Phase control angle 0,11 ... 1,4 IΔn

Half-wave current during superposition

max. 1,4 IΔn + 6 mA
with smooth DC of 6 mA

Smooth DC 0,5 ... 2,0 IΔn

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 RCCBs
Dimension Drawings

RCCB 2-pole 16 to 40 A Auxiliary contact for 2-pole and 4-pole RCCBs 16 up to 80 A,

FIP FIH11
64
60
6,5 23 6,7 44

90

45
90

45

36 9 55
13,5
30,5 3
44

RCCB 4-pole 25 to 80 A RCCB 4-pole 25 to 80 A

FIP and FIK 64 FI....A and FI....S

60
64
23 23
6,5

45
90
90

45

13,5
5 3
72
30,5
13,5 6,5
72
44
30,5 3

44

RCCB 4-pole 125 A Auxiliary contact FIH125 for 4-pole RCCBs 125A
FIP47 and FIS47

44
6,2 6 43
87

45
87

45

71,5 64 9 60

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 RCCBs, sensitive to pulsating
currents, Typ A
Instantaneous tripping

2-pole 1 N RCCBs with instantaneous trip IΔn ≤ 30 mA provide protection against

personal injury in case of indirect and direct contact.
RCCBs with instantaneous trip IΔn ≤ 300 mA offer fire protection prevention
measures for earth residual currents.
Device regulations according to IEC/EN 61008-1 (VDE 0664-10) IEC 61008-2-1 (VDE 0664-11)
IEC EN 61 543 (VDE 0664-30)
2 N T
1 3 5 N Curent strength with current form 8/20 μs according to DIN VDE 0432-2
4-pole Un 230/400V; 50-60 Hz; can be used in systems up to 240/440 V AC

Rated Rated Surge Max. Modules Article no. Weight Pack.

residual current current current strength back-up fuse g/each unit
2 4 6 N T IΔn In


mA A > kA A

2-pole

10 16 1 63 2 FIP2101 290 1
30 25 1 63 2 FIP2203 290 1
300 25 1 63 2 FIP2230 290 1
30 40 1 63 2 FIP2303 290 1
300 40 1 63 2 FIP2330 290 1

4-pole
30 25 1 100 4 FIP4203 450 1
300 25 1 100 4 FIP4230 450 1
500 25 1 100 4 FIP4250 450 1
30 40 1 100 4 FIP4303 450 1
300 40 1 100 4 FIP4330 450 1
500 40 1 100 4 FIP4350 450 1
30 63 1 100 4 FIP4403 450 1
300 63 1 100 4 FIP4430 450 1
500 63 1 100 4 FIP4450 450 1
30 80 1 100 4 FIP4503 450 1
300 80 1 100 4 FIP4530 450 1

4-pole

30 125 1 125 4 FIP4703 500 1

300 125 1 125 4 FIP4730 500 1
500 125 1 125 4 FIP4750 500 1

Auxiliary contact Auxiliary contact

for RCCDs up to 80 A for RCCD 125 A
Rated operating current Ie Rated operating current Ie
at AC-12 for Ue 230V AC 6 A at AC-12 for Ue 230V AC 6 A
at AC-14 for Ue 230V AC 3,6 A at DC-13 for Ue 220V UC 1 A
at DC-13 for Ue 220V UC 1 A

1/2 M 1/2 M
Article Weight Pack. Article Weight Pack.
no. g/each Unit no. g/each Unit

1NO 1NC FIH11 45 1 1NO 1NC FIH125 40 1

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 RCCBs, sensitive to pulsating
currents, Typ A

Short-time delayed tripping

RCCBs with short-time delayed trips have a minimum tripping delay of
10 ms, i.e. they must not trip at a residual current impulse of 10 ms duration.
1 3 5 N Thus the maximum permissible trip times according to IEC/EN 61008
(VDE 0664-10) are kept.

Areas of application:
2 4 6 N T • in areas with many thunderstorms
• devices that cause high drainage currents when switched on, e.g. panel
heating, large amount of fluorescent lamps, fluorescent lamps with a
series connection unit, x-ray units and computers

Rated Rated Surge Max. Modules Article no. Weight Pack.

residual current current current strength back-up fuse g/each Unit
IΔn In
mA A >kA A

4-pole

30 40 3 100 4 FIK4303 450 1

Selective tripping
RCCBs with selective trip have a switch off time of 60... 110 ms and
a high surge current strength of 5 kA.
Can be used as upstream group RCCB for selective trip as opposed to
downstream standard RCCBs.

Rated Rated Surge Max. Modules Article no. Weight Pack.

residual current current current strength back-up fuse g/each Unit
IΔn In
mA A >kA A

4-pole

300 125 5 125 4 FIS4730 500 1

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 RCCBs, sensitive to universal
current, Typ B
Description

Function
This device type works according to VDE 0664 -100, valid in Germany,
in the detection, evaluation and trip for the requirements for type A,
independent of mains voltage. A voltage supply is only necessary for
physical reasons for the detection of smooth DC residual currents.
This results from all power lines. The function is available from a minimum
voltage of 50 V. Therefore a maximum of safety is provided also for the
voltage-dependent component of the device function.
Even in the case that there is a voltage only on one conductor and thus
a fault current flows, the protection is supplied by the mains voltage
independent tripping function of the voltage-independent pulsating-
current-sensitive device part.

According to the product standard VDE 0664-1 00, RCCBs of type B are
designed to be used in three-phase systems with 50/60 Hz and not in the
DC voltage network. With electronic equipment, like e.g. on the outgoing
side of a frequency converter, AC residual currents of different frequencies
can arise as well as the fault current forms described.

Extended tripping conditions are therefore defined for RCCBs of type B for
frequencies up to 2 kHz. The tripping characteristics of the RCCBs of type
B with rated residual currents of 30 mA and 300 mA are shown in the figure
A = tripping unit below.
M = mechanical components of The tripping value of the universal-current-sensitive RCCB of type B always
the protection equipment lies within the limit values of the device regulations and, for the rated
residual current of 30 mA, also well below the limit curve for dangerous
E = electronics for release cardiac fibrillation (according to IEC 60479-2).
for smooth DC residual
currents
T = test equipment
n = secondary winding Tripping current depending on the frequency
W1 = summation current
transformer
for detecting of
the sinusoidal
Frequency response characteristic, optimized for operator
residual currents and fire protection
W2 = summation current
transformer
for detecting of Limit values acc. to VDE 0664-100 for 300 mA
the smooth DC Tripping values for rated residual current 300 mA
residual currents
Limit values acc. to VDE 0664-100 for 30 mA
Tripping
pp g values for rated residual current 30 mA
Tripping current (mA)

Frequency (Hz)

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 RCCBs
Technical Data – fault current forms

Typ AC are suitable for detecting sinusoidal AC residual currents.

For input circuits 1 to 3.

Typ A also detect pulsating DC residual currents as well as sinusoidal AC residual

currents. For input circuits 1 to 6.

Typ B are used, not only for detecting residual currents of type A, but also
for detecting smooth DC residual currents. These RCCBs are suitable for use in the
input circuits 1 to 10.
Fault current forms:

circuit load current residual current

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 RCCBs, sensitive to universal
current, Typ B

RCCBs of type B, as well as detecting residual current shapes of type A, are

also used for detecting smooth DC residual currents and for input circuits 7 to 10
1 3 5 N
according to table “Technical Data – fault current forms” (see left page).

Areas of application
• Frequency converters, lift control systems, ventilator control systems
• Medical devices like x-ray devices, CT systems
• Photovoltaic systems, UPS systems
T
• Construction sites according to BGI 608
(electrical equipment on construction sites)
2 4 6 N • Variable-speed machine tools
• All types of cranes

Short-time delayed tripping

Nominal Nominal Surge Max. Modules Article no. Weight Pack.

residual current current current strength back-up fuse g/each Unit
IΔn In
mA A > kA A

4-pole

30 25 1 100 4 FI4203A 450 1

300 25 1 100 4 FI4230A 450 1
30 40 1 100 4 FI4303A 450 1
300 40 1 100 4 FI4330A 450 1
30 63 1 100 4 FI4403A 450 1
300 63 1 100 4 FI4430A 450 1
500 63 1 100 4 FI4450A 450 1
30 80 1 100 4 FI4503A 450 1
300 80 1 100 4 FI4530A 450 1

Selective tripping

Rated Rated Surge Max. Modules Article no. Weight Pack.

residual current current current strength back-up fuse g/each Unit
IΔn In
mA A >kA A

4-pole

300 63 3 100 4 FI4430S 450 1

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 RCBOs
Technical Data

Rated voltage Un AC 230 V, suitable for networks up to 250 V

Rated
10 mA, 30 mA and 300 mA
residual current IΔn 10 mA
Function limit for functions of the
AC 100 V
test equipment
Short circuit withstand rating
6 kA and 10 kA
Icn (according to DIN EN 61009)
Energy limiting class 3
Frequencies 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Insulation coordination Overvoltage category III, for degree of pollution according to DIN VDE 0110
EMC According to DIN EN 61009 and DIN EN 61543
Installation devices CB 1-pole+N(2 modules), CB-2-pole (3 modules)
Installation position any
Degree of protection IP 20 according to DIN 40 050
Both-sided multi-function terminal
Connecting terminals
For simultaneous connection of conductors and pin rails
Terminal screws ± and Pozidriv 2
Torque 2,5 to 3 Nm
Single and multi-wire conductor: 0,75 to 35 mm2
Conductor cross sections
Stranded wire with ferrule: 0,75 to 25 mm2

Thermal trip and short circuit trip circuit breaker

Characteristic B C

Thermal
1,13 x In 1,13 x In
not tripping I1 (A) > 1 h
Test currents

Thermal
1,45 x In 1,45 x In
tripping I2 (A) < 1 h
Electromagnetic
3 x In 5 x In
not tripping I4 (A) > 0,1 s
Electromagnetic
5 x In 10 x In
tripping I5 (A) < 0,1 s

64 64
44 44
6,5 6,5
90

45

45
90

35 53 70 9 70

1-pole + N 2-pole FLH11

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 RCBOs

1 N RCBOs offer a compact possibility of implementing wiring protection and

protection against personal injury in one device. The RCBO protects itself
through its CB part against overload. An undesired overload due to too-high
load currents is not possible.
One RCBO is assigned to every circuit. So the full fault current is available
LS 1- polig+N to every circuit as drainage current. For one fault current in a circuit, only the
2 N T
1 3 affected circuit is switched off.

Rated Rated Characteristic Modules Weight Pack.

LS 2- polig current residual current B C g/each Unit
2 4 T
In A IΔn mA Article no. Article no.

Short circuit withstand rating 6 kA
MCB 1-pole + N
6 30 - FC0603 2 260 1
10 30 FB1003 FC1003 2 260 1
13 30 FB1303 - 2 260 1
16 30 FB1603 FC1603 2 260 1
16 300 FB1630 FC1630 2 260 1
20 30 - FC2003 2 260 1
25 30 - FC2503 2 260 1
32 30 - FC3203 2 260 1
40 30 - FC4003 2 260 1

Short circuit withstand rating 10 kA

MCB 1-pole + N
16 10 FB1601 FC1601 2 270 1

Short circuit withstand rating 10 kA

MCB 2-pole
10 30 FB1003N 3 400 1
13 30 FB1303N 3 400 1
16 30 FB1603N FC1603N 3 400 1

Auxiliary contact Busbar 2-pole

Rated operating current Ie Pin type
at AC-14 for Ue 400V AC 2 A for RCBOs 2 M
at AC-14 for Ue 230V AC 6 A Single phase + N
at DC-13 for Ue 110/220V UC 1 A Cross section 16 mm2
at DC-13 for Ue 24V UC 6 A Busbar current 80/130 A
1/2 M

Article Weight Pack. Article Weight Pack.

no. g/each Unit no. g/each Unit
1NO/ 56 M SB25516 430 20
FLH11 45 1
1NC

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 RCBOs
Technical Data

Short circuit selectivity to fuses in kA

RCBO 6 kA

Rated current In (A)

Characteristic B 6 10 13 16 20 25 32 40
C 6 10 13 16 20 25 32 40
In (A) 0,4 1.)
16
0,35
0,7 0,5 0,45 0,45
20
0,55 0,45 0,4 0,4
1,1 0,75 0,7 0,7 0,7
according to DIN VDE 0636

25
0,8 0,7 0,6 0,6 0,6
2,0 1,4 1,3 1,3 1,3 1,3
operating class

35
1,5 1,4 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2
Fuse

4,1 2,4 2,0 2,0 2,0 2,0 2,0 1,8

50
2,8 2,3 2,0 2,0 2,0 2,0 2,0 1,8
6,0 3,4 2,7 2,7 2,7 2,7 2,7 2,7
63
4,7 3,3 3,0 3,0 3,0 3,0 2,8 2,8
6,0 4,2 3,6 3,6 3,6 3,6 3,6 3,6
80
6,0 4,2 3,5 3,5 3,5 3,5 3,5 3,5
6,0 6,0 6,0 6,0 6,0 6,0 6,0 6,0
100
6,0 6,0 6,0 6,0 6,0 6,0 6,0 6,0

1.) There is no more overload selectivity above the step line.

Short circuit selectivity to fuses in kA

RCBO 10 kA

Rated current In (A)

Characteristic B 10 13 16
C 10 13 16
In (A) 1.)
16

0,55 0,5 0,5

20
0,5 0,5 0,5
0,8 0,75 0,75
according to DIN VDE 0636

25
0,8 0,7 0,7
operating class

1,5 1,4 1,4

35
1,5 1,3 1,3
Fuse

2,8 2,3 2,3

50
2,7 2,3 2,3
4,6 3,9 3,9
63
5,0 4,0 4,0
7,0 6,0 6,0
80
7,0 5,0 5,0
10,0 10,0 10,0
100
10,0 10,0 10,0

1.) There is no more overload selectivity above the step line.

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