Acti 9

Contents
Technical data
Dissipated power, impedance and voltage drop..................................... page 11/2

Tripping curves........................................................................................... page 11/4
Influence of ambient temperature.......................................................... page 11/11
Short-circuit current limiting .................................................................. page 11/18
Direct current applications...................................................................... page 11/36
400 Hz network......................................................................................... page 11/50
Safepact 2................................................................................................. page 11/52
Powerpact 4.............................................................................................. page 11/53
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures..................................... page 11/54
Earth loop impedance values.................................................................. page 11/55
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11/1
Technical advice
Dissipated power, impedance and

voltage drop
Acti 9 products
The following table indicates the average dissipated power per pole in W for a
current equal to the rating of the device and at the operating voltage.
Rating (A)
0.5 1
1.6 2
2.5 3
2.4
1.3
6.3 10
12.5 13
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
2.1
2.2
2.7
2.8
3.6
5.6
5.6
80
100 125
Circuit breakers
iC60
2.3
2.3
iC60L-MA
1.9
0.7
2.3
2.2
0.2
1.9
0.6
2.2
2.4
2
0.9
2.7
1.1
2
1.5
1.8
1.6
2.5
0.8
3
3.1
2
3.5
3.6
RCCB
iID
2P
0.8
4P
0.9
2.6
2.6
0.7
1.9
1.5
2.6
4.3
2.7
3.6
5.6
Add-on residual current devices

Vigi iC60 10 mA
30 mA
1.4
100 mA
1.1
1.1
2.3
2.3
300 mA
1.3
0.9
2.3
500 mA
1.1
0.9
2.3
1000 mA
2.3
Contactors
iCT/iCT+ Power circuit
0.6
0.9
1.4
1.5
3.4
Impulse relays
iTL/iTL+ Power circuit
0.6
1.5
Push-buttons
iPB
0.6
Selector switches
iSSW
0.8
iCMA/iCMB/iCMC/
iCMD/iCMV
0.4
Switch-disconnectors
iSW
1.1
1.8
3.4
4.2
iSW-NA 2P
0.8
0.7
1.8
4P
0.6
1.5
2.5
4.1
Indicator lights
iIL
0.3
Note: When the enclosure's thermal balance, consider the 4P devices load is only on 3 phases
Impedance calculation:
Z = P / I
Z: impedance in Ohms
P: dissipated power in Watts (table values)
I: rating in Amperes
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Voltage drop calculation:

U=P/I
U: voltage drop in Volts
Dimensions
Section 12
11/2
1.3
Technical advice
Dissipated power, impedance and

voltage drop (cont.)
Multi 9 products
The following table indicates the average dissipated power per pole in W for a
current equal to the rating of the device and at the operating voltage.
Rating (A)
0.5 1
1.6 2
2.5 3
6.3 10
12.5 13
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
80
100 125
Circuit breakers
iDPN
C60/C60H-DC
2.2
2.5
1.9
2.1
2.6
2.7
2.7
3.3
3.2
4.7
4.7
4.6
5.8
2.3
2.6
2.2
2.4
2.7
1.8
2.5
2.5
3.1
3.5
4.3
4.8
6.1
C120
1.3
2.1
2.3
2.5
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.2
4.1
NG125
1.7
2.4
2.7
2.7
3.8
3.8
4.2
3.8
4.8
4.3
7.9
C60L-MA
2.4
2.4
2.5
2.6
4.6
3.1
2.5
3.2
5.5
ID Type A/AC
1.4
3.6
4.4
7.2
18
28
ID Type B
1.2
2.9
7.2
12
18
28
3.4
4.2
NG125L-MA
2.5
RCCB
Contactors
CT/CT+
Power circuit
0.9
1.4
Impulse relays
TL/TL+
Power circuit
0.9
1.4
Push-buttons
PB
0.6
Selector switches
CM
0.8
CMA/CMB/CMC/CMD/
CMV
0.4
Switch-disconnectors
I
0.8
I-NA
NG125NA
1.3
1.1
1.8
3.2
3.2
5.5
Indicator lights
V
0.3
Note: When the enclosure's thermal balance, consider the 4P devices load is only on 3 phases
Impedance calculation:
Z = P / I
Z: impedance in Ohms
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Voltage drop calculation:

U=P/I
U: voltage drop in Volts
Dimensions
Section 12
11/3
DB124179
Technical advice
Tripping curves
The following curves show the total fault current breaking time, depending on its
amperage. For example: based on the curve on page 11/5, an iC60 circuit breaker of
curve C, 20 A rating, will interrupt a current of 100 A (5 times the rated current In) in:
bb 0.45 seconds at least
bb 6 seconds at most.
Thermal tripping limits
The circuit breakers tripping curves consist of two parts:

bb tripping of overload protection (thermal tripping device): the higher the current, the
shorter the tripping time
bb tripping of short-circuit protection (magnetic tripping device): if the current exceeds
the threshold of this protection device, the breaking time is less than 10 milliseconds.
For short-circuit currents exceeding 20 times the rated current, the time-current
curves do not give a sufficiently precise representation. The breaking of high
short-circuit currents is characterized by the current limiting curves, in peak current
and in energy. The total breaking time can be estimated at 5 times the value of the
ratio (I2t)/()2.
Electromagnetic
tripping limits
min.
max.
Verification of the discrimination between two circuit

breakers
In
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Dimensions
Section 12
11/4
By superimposing the curve of a circuit breaker on that of the circuit breaker installed
upstream, one can check whether this combination will be discriminating in cases of
overload (discrimination for all current values, up to the magnetic threshold of the
upstream circuit breaker). This verification is useful when one of the two circuit
breakers has adjustable thresholds; for fixed-threshold devices, this information is
provided directly by the discrimination tables.
To check discrimination on short circuit, the energy characteristics of the two devices
must be compared.
Technical advice
Tripping curves (cont.)

According to IEC/EN 60898-1 standards
Alternative current 50/60 Hz

iC60
According to IEC/EN 60898-1 (reference temperature 30C)
Curves B, C, D rating 6 A to 63 A
DB124185
DB124180
Curves B, C, D rating up to 4 A
3600 s for I/In = 1.45
3600 s
for
I/In = 1.13
3600 s for I/In = 1.45

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.13
1000
1000
60 s
for I/In = 2.55
100
60 s
for I/In = 2.55
100
10
10
t(s)
t(s)
1
1s
for
I/In = 2.55
0,1
0,01
0,1
0,01
3...5
I / In
5...10
1s
for
I/In = 2.55
10...14
3...5
I / In
5...10
10...14
Curves B, C, D
Curves B, C, D
DB124208
iDPN, DPN N (circuit-breaker and residual current device)
DB124207
C120N/H
3600 s for I/In = 1.45

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.13
3600 s for I/In = 1.45

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.13
1000
1000
60 s
for I/In = 2.55
100
60 s
for I/In = 2.55
100
10
10
t(s)
t(s)
1
0,1
0,01
1s
for
I/In = 2.55
0,1
0,01
3...5
I / In
5...10
10...14
1s
for
I/In = 2.55
3...5
I / In
5...10
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10...14
Dimensions
Section 12
11/5
Technical advice


C60
DB405822
Curves B, C, D
3600 s for I/In = 1.45
3600 s
for
I/In = 1.13
1000
60 s
for I/In = 2.55
100
10
t(s)
1
1s
for
I/In = 2.55
0,1
0,01
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Dimensions
Section 12
11/6
3...5
I / In
6.4...9.6
10...14
Technical advice


iC60
Curves Z, K rating up to 4 A
DB124182
DB124181
3600 s for I/In= 1.3
3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
1000
1000
100
100
10
10
t(s)
t(s)
1
0,1
0,01
820%
1220%
0,1
0,01
420%
I / In
320%
I / In
1220%
Curves Z, K rating 6 A to 63 A
DB124187
DB124186
3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
1000
1000
100
100
10
10
t(s)
t(s)
1
0,1
0,01
820%
1220%
0,1
0,01
420%
I / In
Z
1
320%
11
I / In
1220%
Dimensions
Section 12
11/7
Technical advice

Reflex iC60N/H
NG125a/N/H/L
Curves B, C, D
Curves B, C, D
DB124211
DB124210
3600 s for I/In= 1.3

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
1000
1000
100
100
10
10
t(s)
t(s)
1
0,1
0,01
0,01
420%
I / In
820% 1220%
C60
DB405823
Curves B, C, D
3600 s for I/In= 1.3
3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
1000
100
10
t(s)
1
11
0,1
0,01
Dimensions
Section 12
11/8
0,1
420%
I / In
8.520% 1220%
420%
I / In
820%
1220%
Technical advice

Direct current
iC60N/H/L
Curves Z, K rating up to 4 A
DB124450
DB124184
3600 s for I/In = 1.3
3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
1000
1000
100
100
10
10
t(s)
t(s)
0,1
0,01
0,1
0,01
5.720%
I / In
11.320% 1720%
4.220%
I / In
1720%
Curves Z, K rating 6 A to 63 A
DB124451
DB124188
3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
1000
1000
100
100
10
10
t(s)
t(s)
1
0,1
0,01
B
1
5.720%
I / In
11.320% 1720%
0,1
0,01
4.220%
11
I / In
1720%
Dimensions
Section 12
11/9
Technical advice

Direct current
Curve C
Curves B, C, D
DB405840
C60
DB124304
C60H-DC
1000
3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
1000
100
100
10
t(s)
3600 s for I/In = 1.3
10
t(s)
0,1
0.1
0,01
7...10
I / In
0.01
4.5...6.8
9.6...14.4
I / In
NG125a/N/H/L
DB124184
Curves B, C, D
3600 s for I/In = 1.3
3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
1000
100
10
t(s)
1
11
0,1
0,01 1
Dimensions
Section 12
11/10
5.720%
I / In
11.320% 1720%
13.6..20.4
Technical advice
Influence of ambient
temperature
Influence of temperature on the operation
Devices
Characteristics
influenced by
temperature
iDPN, C60H-DC, C60, C120, NG125,

C60PV-DC circuit breakers
iC60N circuit breakers
Circuit breakers
With Vigi (AC)
Temperature
Min.
Max.
Tripping on overload
-30C
+70C
-25C
+60C
-35C
+70C
-5C
+60C
-25C
+60C
With Vigi (A, SI)

Reflex iC60
-25C
+60C
iC60H RCBO,
-15C
+60C
C60NA-DC, SW60PV-DC switchdisconnectors
Maximum operating current
-25C
+70C
-5C
+60C
-5C
+60C
-25C
+60C
-20C
+50C
-35C
+70C
iID residual current

circuit breakers
AC
Switches
iSW
A, SI
iSW-NA
Protection auxiliaries
None
-35C
+70C
RCA, ARA control auxiliaries
None
-25C
+60C
iCT contactors
Installation conditions
-5C
+60C
iTL impulse relays
None
-20C
+50C
iCT, iTL auxiliaries
None
-20C
+50C
Distribloc
-25C
+60C
Multiclip
-25C
+60C
Note: the temperature considered is the temperature viewed through the device.
Circuit breakers
High temperatures
bb A rise in temperature causes lowering of the thermal threshold

(tripping on overload).
bb Protection is still ensured: the tripping threshold remains lower than the current
acceptable by the cable (Iz)
bb To prevent nuisance tripping, it should be checked that this threshold remains
higher than the maximum operating current (IB) of the circuit, defined by:
vv the rated load currents,
vv the coefficients of expansion and simultaneity of use.
If the temperature is sufficiently high for the tripping threshold to become lower than
the operating current IB, switchboard ventilation should be provided for.
Low temperatures
bb A fall in temperature increases the thermal tripping threshold of the circuit breaker.
bb There is no risk of nuisance tripping: the threshold remains higher than the
maximum operating current of the circuit (IB) demanded by the loads.
bb It should be checked that the cable remains suitably protected, i.e. that its
acceptable current (Iz) is higher than the values shown in the following tables
(in amperes).
When the ambient temperature could vary within a broad range, both these aspects
must be taken into account:
bb the difference between the maximum operating current of the circuit (IB) and the
tripping threshold of the circuit breaker for the minimum ambient temperature,
bb the difference between the strength of the cable (IZ) and the maximum tripping
threshold of the circuit breaker for the maximum ambient temperature.
Dimensions
Section 12
11/11
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Technical advice
temperature (cont.)
Maximum permissible current
bb The maximum current allowed to flow through the device depends on the
ambient temperature in which it is placed.
bb The ambient temperature is the temperature inside the enclosure or switchboard
in which the devices are installed.
bb The reference temperature is in a halftone colour for the different devices.
bb When several devices operating simultaneously are mounted side by side in a
small enclosure, a temperature rise in the enclosure results in a reduction in the
operating current. A reduction coefficient of 0.8 will then have to be assigned to
the rating (already derated, if applicable, depending on the ambient temperature).
bb Example:
Depending on the ambient temperature and the method of installation, the table
below shows how to determine, for an iC60, the operating currents not to be
exceeded for ratings 25 A, 32 A and 40 A (reference temperature 50C).
Operating current not to be exceeded (A)

Installation
conditions
(IEC 60947-2)
iC60 alone
Ambient
temperature (C)
35C
Type
Actual rating (A)
iC60
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Dimensions
Section 12
11/12
Nominal
rating (A)
50C
Several iC60 in the same enclosure

(calculate with the reduction coefficient
indicated below)
65C
35C
50C
65C
25
26.35
25
23.57
26.35 x 0.8 = 21 25 x 0.8 = 20
23.57 x 0.8 = 19
32
34
32
29.9
34 x 0.8 = 27
32 x 0.8 = 25.6
29.9 x 0.8 = 24
40
42.5
40
37.34
42.5 x 0.8 = 34
40 x 0.8 = 32
37.34 x 0.8 = 30
Technical advice
temperature (cont.)
IEC 60898-1
C120 derating table (IEC 60898-1)
C120
Ambient temperature (C)
Rating
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
+5
+10
+15
+20
+25
+30
+35
+40
+45
+50
+55
+60
+65
+70
10 A
12.9
12.7
12.5
12.2
12
11.8
11.5
11.3
11
10.8
10.5
10.3
10
9.7
9.4
9.1
8.8
8.5
8.2
7.9
7.5
16 A
19.4
19.1
18.8
18.6
18.3
18
17.8
17.5
17.2
16.9
16.6
16.3
16
15.7
15.4
15.1
14.7
14.4
14
13.7
13.3
20 A
24.6
24.2
23.9
23.5
23.2
22.8
22.4
22
21.6
21.2
20.8
20.4
20
19.6
19.1
18.7
18.2
17.7
17.3
16.8
16.2
25 A
30.9
30.5
30
29.5
29.1
28.6
28.1
27.6
27.1
26.6
26.1
25.5
25
24.4
23.9
23.3
22.7
22.1
21.5
20.8
20.1
32 A
38.9
38.4
37.9
37.3
36.8
36.2
35.6
35
34.5
33.9
33.3
32.6
32
31.4
30.7
30
29.3
28.6
27.9
27.2
26.4
40 A
49.8
49.1
48.3
47.6
46.8
46
45.2
44.4
43.5
42.7
41.8
40.9
40
39.1
38.1
37.1
36.1
35.1
34.1
33
31.8
50 A
62.2
61.3
60.4
59.4
58.4
57.5
56.5
55.4
54.4
53.3
52.2
51.1
50
48.8
47.7
46.4
45.2
43.9
42.6
41.2
39.8
63 A
78.6
77.5
76.3
75
73.8
72.5
71.3
69.9
68.6
67.3
65.9
64.5
63
61.5
60
58.4
56.8
55.2
53.5
51.7
49.9
80 A
98.4
97
95.6
94.2
92.7
91.2
89.7
88.1
86.6
85
83.4
81.7
80
78.3
76.5
74.7
72.8
70.9
69
67
64.9
92.9
90.4
87.8
85.2
82.5
79.6
100 A
124.5 122.6 120.7 118.8 116.9 114.9 112.9 110.9
108.8 106.6 104.5 102.3 100
97.7
95.3
125 A
157
136.5 133.7 130.9 128
125
122
118.8 115.6 112.3 108.9 105.4 101.8 98
154.6 152.2 149.7 147.1 144.6 141.9 139.2
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Dimensions
Section 12
11/13
Technical advice
temperature (cont.)
Tertiary/Industry (IEC 60947-2)

iDPN derating table (IEC 60947-2)
iDPN
Rating
1A
2A
3A
4A
6A
10 A
10 A
13 A
13 A
16 A
16 A
20 A
20 A
25 A
32 A
40 A

Curve
-30
B, C, D 1.69
B, C, D 2.68
B, C, D 4.03
B, C, D 5.26
B, C, D 7.51
B
12.5
C, D
13
B
17
C, D
17.2
B, C
20.6
D
20.8
B
25.7
C, D
26
B, C, D 32
B, C, D 41.6
B, C, D 52.7
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
+5
+10
+15
+20
+25
+30
+35
+40
+45
+50
+55
+60
+65
+70
1.66
2.64
3.97
5.19
7.42
12.3
12.9
16.7
16.9
20.4
20.5
25.3
25.7
31.6
41.1
52
1.62
2.6
3.91
5.12
7.34
12.2
12.7
16.5
16.7
20.1
20.2
25
25.3
31.2
40.5
51.3
1.59
2.56
3.86
5.05
7.25
12.1
12.5
16.3
16.5
19.8
20
24.7
25
30.8
40
50.6
1.55
2.52
3.8
4.98
7.16
11.9
12.3
16.1
16.2
19.6
19.7
24.4
24.6
30.4
39.4
49.8
1.51
2.48
3.74
4.9
7.07
11.8
12.2
15.8
16
19.3
19.4
24
24.3
30
38.9
49.1
1.47
2.44
3.68
4.83
6.98
11.6
12
15.6
15.7
19
19.1
23.7
23.9
29.6
38.3
48.3
1.43
2.4
3.61
4.75
6.89
11.5
11.8
15.4
15.5
18.7
18.8
23.4
23.6
29.2
37.7
47.6
1.39
2.36
3.55
4.67
6.8
11.3
11.6
15.1
15.2
18.5
18.5
23
23.2
28.7
37.1
46.8
1.35
2.32
3.49
4.6
6.7
11.2
11.4
14.9
15
18.2
18.2
22.7
22.8
28.3
36.5
46
1.3
2.28
3.42
4.52
6.61
11
11.2
14.6
14.7
17.9
17.9
22.3
22.4
27.8
35.9
45.2
1.26
2.23
3.36
4.43
6.51
10.8
11
14.4
14.4
17.6
17.6
21.9
22
27.4
35.3
44.4
1.21
2.19
3.29
4.35
6.41
10.7
10.8
14.1
14.2
17.3
17.3
21.6
21.7
26.9
34.7
43.5
1.16
2.14
3.22
4.27
6.31
10.5
10.6
13.8
13.9
17
17
21.2
21.3
26.5
34
42.7
1.11
2.1
3.15
4.18
6.21
10.3
10.4
13.6
13.6
16.7
16.7
20.8
20.8
26
33.4
41.8
1.06
2.05
3.07
4.09
6.11
10.2
10.2
13.3
13.3
16.3
16.3
20.4
20.4
25.5
32.7
40.9
1
2
3
4
6
10
10
13
13
16
16
20
20
25
32
40
0.94
1.95
2.92
3.91
5.89
9.8
9.8
12.7
12.7
15.7
15.7
19.6
19.6
24.5
31.3
39.1
0.88
1.9
2.85
3.81
5.78
9.7
9.6
12.4
12.4
15.3
15.3
19.2
19.1
24
30.6
38.1
0.81
1.85
2.77
3.72
5.67
9.5
9.3
12.1
12.1
15
14.9
18.8
18.7
23.5
29.9
37.1
0.73
1.79
2.68
3.62
5.56
9.3
9.1
11.8
11.7
14.6
14.6
18.3
18.2
22.9
29.1
36.1
iC60, Reflex iC60 derating table (IEC 60947-2)

iC60
Rating
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
+5
+10
+15
+20
+25
+30
+35
+40
+45
+50
+55
+60
+65
+70
0.66
1.32
2.79
4.21
5.62
8.55
13.3
17.1
21.1
26
31.9
42
52.6
67.1
86.3
0.65
1.3
2.75
4.15
5.54
8.42
13.2
16.9
20.8
25.7
31.6
41.5
51.9
66.3
85.1
0.64
1.28
2.71
4.08
5.46
8.29
13
16.7
20.6
25.4
31.2
41
51.3
65.4
83.9
0.63
1.27
2.67
4.02
5.37
8.16
12.8
16.4
20.3
25
30.8
40.5
50.6
64.5
82.7
0.63
1.25
2.63
3.96
5.29
8.03
12.6
16.2
20
24.7
30.4
39.9
49.9
63.5
81.4
0.62
1.23
2.58
3.89
5.2
7.89
12.5
16
19.7
24.4
30.1
39.4
49.2
62.6
80.1
0.61
1.21
2.54
3.83
5.11
7.75
12.3
15.8
19.5
24.1
29.7
38.8
48.5
61.6
78.9
0.6
1.2
2.5
3.76
5.02
7.61
12.1
15.5
19.2
23.7
29.3
38.2
47.8
60.7
77.6
0.59
1.18
2.45
3.69
4.93
7.46
11.9
15.3
18.9
23.4
28.9
37.7
47.1
59.7
76.2
0.58
1.16
2.4
3.62
4.83
7.31
11.7
15.1
18.6
23
28.5
37.1
46.4
58.7
74.9
0.57
1.14
2.36
3.55
4.74
7.16
11.5
14.8
18.3
22.7
28.1
36.5
45.6
57.7
73.5
0.56
1.12
2.31
3.48
4.64
7.01
11.3
14.6
18
22.3
27.6
35.9
44.9
56.7
72.1
0.55
1.1
2.26
3.4
4.54
6.85
11.1
14.3
17.7
21.9
27.2
35.3
44.1
55.6
70.7
0.54
1.08
2.21
3.32
4.44
6.69
10.9
14.1
17.3
21.6
26.8
34.6
43.3
54.5
69.2
0.53
1.06
2.16
3.25
4.33
6.52
10.7
13.8
17
21.2
26.4
34
42.5
53.4
67.7
0.52
1.04
2.11
3.17
4.22
6.35
10.5
13.6
16.7
20.8
25.9
33.3
41.7
52.3
66.2
0.51
1.02
2.05
3.08
4.11
6.18
10.2
13.3
16.3
20.4
25.5
32.7
40.9
51.2
64.6
0.5
1
2
3
4
6
10
13
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
0.49
0.98
1.94
2.91
3.88
5.81
9.8
12.7
15.7
19.6
24.5
31.3
39.1
48.8
61.4
0.48
0.96
1.89
2.82
3.76
5.62
9.5
12.4
15.3
19.2
24.1
30.6
38.2
47.6
59.7
0.47
0.93
1.83
2.73
3.64
5.43
9.3
12.1
14.9
18.7
23.6
29.9
37.3
46.3
57.9
0.45
0.91
1.76
2.64
3.51
5.22
9
11.8
14.5
18.3
23.1
29.1
36.4
45
56.1
+65
+70
0.5 A
1A
2A
3A
4A
6A
10 A
13 A
16 A
20 A
25 A
32 A
40 A
50 A
63 A
Reflex iC60
11
C60
Rating
-30
-25
-20
-15
0.68
0.93
1.31
2.55
3.81
4.9
7.93
10.37
13.3
17
20
26.9
32.9
41.5
53.7
60.8
65
85.5
0.67
0.92
1.3
2.59
4.04
4.86
7.82
10.23
13.2
16.9
19.8
26.6
32.5
41.1
52.9
60.1
64.3
84.6
0.66
0.91
1.28
2.56
3.98
4.81
7.71
10.09
13
16.6
19.5
26.2
32.1
40.5
52.2
59.2
63.5
83.3
0.65 0.64 0.63 0.62 0.61 0.6

0.59 0.58 0.56 0.55 0.54 0.53 0.51 0.5
0.9
0.89 0.88 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.8
0.79 0.78 0.76 0.75
1.27 1.25 1.23 1.21 1.19 1.17 1.15 1.13 1.11 1.09 1.07 1.05 1.02 1
2.52 2.49 2.45 2.41 2.37 2.34 2.3
2.26 2.22 2.17 2.13 2.09 2.04 2
3.92 3.85 3.79 3.73 3.66 3.59 3.52 3.45 3.38 3.31 3.23 3.16 3.08 3
4.76 4.7
4.65 4.59 4.54 4.48 4.42 4.37 4.31 4.25 4.19 4.13 4.06 4
7.6
7.49 7.38 7.27 7.15 7.03 6.91 6.79 6.66 6.54 6.41 6.27 6.14 6
9.96 9.82 9.68 9.54 9.4
9.25 9.11 8.96 8.81 8.65 8.49 8.33 8.17 8
12.8 12.6 12.4 12.2 12
11.8 11.6 11.4 11.2 10.9 10.7 10.5 10.2 10
16.4 16.2 15.9 15.7 15.4 15.2 14.9 14.7 14.4 14.1 13.9 13.6 13.3 13
19.3 19.1 18.8 18.6 18.4 18.1 17.9 17.6 17.3 17.1 16.8 16.6 16.3 16
25.8 25.4 25
24.6 24.2 23.7 23.3 22.9 22.4 22
21.5 21
20.5 20
31.6 31.1 30.7 30.2 29.7 29.2 28.7 28.2 27.7 27.2 26.7 26.1 25.6 25
40
39.4 38.9 38.3 37.7 37.1 36.5 35.9 35.3 34.7 34
33.4 32.7 32
40
51.4 50.6 49.8 49
48.2 47.3 46.5 45.6 44.7 43.8 42.9 42
41
58.3 57.4 56.5 55.5 54.6 53.6 52.6 51.6 50.5 49.5 48.4 47.3 46.2 45
62.6 61.7 60.8 59.9 59
58.1 57.1 56.2 55.2 54.2 53.2 52.1 51.1 50
82
80.7 79.4 78
76.7 75.3 73.9 72.4 70.9 69.4 67.9 66.3 64.7 63
0.5 A
0.75 A
1A
2A
3A
4A
6A
8A
10 A
13 A
16 A
20 A
25 A
32 A
40 A
45 A
50 A
63 A
Dimensions
Section 12
11/14
-10
-5
+5
+10
+15
+20
+25
+30
+35
+40
+45
+50
+55
+60
0.49 0.47 0.46 0.44

0.74 0.72 0.7
0.68
0.98 0.95 0.93 0.91
1.95 1.91 1.88 1.84
2.92 2.83 2.82 2.76
3.94 3.87 3.81 3.74
5.86 5.71 5.56 5.42
7.83 7.65 7.47 7.31
9.8
9.5
9.2
9
12.7 12.4 12.1 11.8
15.7 15.4 15.1 14.8
19.5 18.9 18.4 17.9
24.4 23.8 23.2 22.6
31.3 30.6 29.9 29.1
39
37.9 36.9 35.8
43.8 42.6 41.4 40.1
48.9 47.8 46.7 45.5
61.3 59.5 57.8 56
Technical advice
temperature (cont.)
Tertiary/Industry (IEC 60947-2) (cont.)

C60H-DC derating table (IEC 60947-2)
C60H-DC
Rating

-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
+5
+10
+15
+20
+25
0.63 0.62 0.61 0.6

0.59 0.58 0.56 0.55 0.54 0.53 0.51 0.5
1.18 1.17 1.15 1.14 1.12 1.1
1.09 1.07 1.05 1.04 1.02 1
2.54 2.5
2.45 2.41 2.36 2.31 2.26 2.21 2.16 2.11 2.06 2
3.78 3.71 3.65 3.58 3.51 3.45 3.38 3.3
3.23 3.16 3.08 3
5.08 4.99 4.9
4.81 4.71 4.62 4.52 4.42 4.32 4.22 4.11 4
5
6
5.92 5.83 5.74 5.66 5.57 5.48 5.39 5.29 5.2
5.1
7.26 7.15 7.04 6.94 6.83 6.71 6.6
6.48 6.37 6.25 6.12 6
12.6 12.4 12.2 11.9 11.7 11.5 11.3 11
10.8 10.5 10.3 10
15.5 15.3 15.1 14.9 14.6 14.4 14.2 14
13.7 13.5 13.3 13
18.6 18.3 18
17.7 17.4 17.1 16.7 16.4 16.1 15.7 15.4 15
19.4 19.1 18.9 18.6 18.3 18
17.6 17.3 17
16.7 16.3 16
24.1 23.7 23.4 23
22.7 22.3 21.9 21.6 21.2 20.8 20.4 20
30.4 29.9 29.5 29
28.5 28.1 27.6 27.1 26.6 26.1 25.5 25
37.4 36.7 36.1 35.5 34.9 34.2 33.5 32.9 32.2 31.5 30.7 30
38.5 37.9 37.4 36.8 36.2 35.7 35.1 34.5 33.9 33.3 32.6 32
48.9 48.2 47.4 46.7 45.9 45.1 44.3 43.5 42.6 41.8 40.9 40
50
59.9 59.1 58.3 57.4 56.5 55.6 54.7 53.8 52.9 52
51
78.2 76.9 75.6 74.3 73
71.7 70.3 68.9 67.5 66
64.5 63
0.5 A
1A
2A
3A
4A
5A
6A
10 A
13 A
15 A
16 A
20 A
25 A
30 A
32 A
40 A
50 A
63 A
+30
+35
+40
+45
+50
+55
+60
+65
+70
0.49 0.47 0.46 0.44 0.43 0.41 0.39 0.38 0.36

0.98 0.96 0.94 0.92 0.9
0.88 0.86 0.84 0.82
1.94 1.88 1.82 1.76 1.7
1.63 1.56 1.48 1.41
2.92 2.84 2.75 2.66 2.57 2.48 2.38 2.27 2.17
3.89 3.77 3.65 3.53 3.4
3.27 3.13 2.98 2.83
4.9
4.8
4.69 4.58 4.47 4.36 4.24 4.12 4
5.87 5.74 5.61 5.47 5.33 5.19 5.04 4.89 4.73
9.7
9.5
9.2
8.9
8.6
8.3
7.9
7.6
7.2
12.8 12.5 12.2 12
11.7 11.4 11.1 10.8 10.5
14.6 14.3 13.9 13.5 13
12.6 12.2 11.7 11.2
15.7 15.3 14.9 14.6 14.2 13.8 13.4 13
12.5
19.6 19.2 18.7 18.3 17.9 17.4 16.9 16.4 15.9
24.5 23.9 23.3 22.7 22.1 21.5 20.9 20.2 19.6
29.2 28.5 27.7 26.8 26
25.1 24.2 23.2 22.3
31.4 30.7 30
29.3 28.6 27.9 27.1 26.3 25.5
39.1 38.2 37.2 36.2 35.2 34.2 33.1 32
30.8
49
48
46.9 45.9 44.8 43.6 42.5 41.3 40.1
61.4
59.8
58.2
56.5
54.7
52.9
51.1
49.1
47.1
C60PV-DC derating table (IEC 60947-2)

C60PV-DC
Rating
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
+5
+10
+15
+20
+25
+30
+35
+40
+45
+50
+55
+60
+65
+70
1A
2A
3A
5A
8A
10 A
13 A
15 A
16 A
20 A
25 A
30 A
1.18
2.54
3.78
6
9.64
12.6
15.5
18.6
19.4
24.1
30.4
37.4
1.17
2.5
3.71
5.92
9.5
12.4
15.3
18.3
19.1
23.7
29.9
36.7
1.15
2.45
3.65
5.83
9.36
12.2
15.1
18
18.9
23.4
29.5
36.1
1.14
2.41
3.58
5.74
9.22
11.9
14.8
17.7
18.6
23
29
35.5
1.12
2.36
3.51
5.66
9.08
11.7
14.6
17.4
18.3
22.7
28.5
34.9
1.1
2.31
3.45
5.57
8.93
11.5
14.4
17.1
18
22.3
28.1
34.2
1.09
2.26
3.38
5.48
8.78
11.2
14.2
16.7
17.6
21.9
27.6
33.5
1.07
2.21
3.3
5.39
8.63
11
14
16.4
17.3
21.6
27.1
32.9
1.05
2.16
3.23
5.29
8.48
11.8
13.7
16.1
17
21.2
26.6
32.2
1.04
2.11
3.16
5.2
8.32
10.5
13.5
16.7
16.7
20.8
26.1
31.5
1.02
2.06
3.08
5.1
8.16
10.3
13.2
15.4
16.3
20.4
25.5
30.7
1
2
3
5
8
10
13
15
16
20
25
30
0.98
1.94
2.92
4.9
7.83
9.7
12.7
14.6
15.7
19.6
24.5
29.2
0.96
1.88
2.84
4.8
7.67
9.4
12.5
14.3
15.3
19.2
23.9
28.5
0.94
1.82
2.75
4.69
7.49
9.2
12.2
13.9
14.9
18.7
23.3
27.7
0.92
1.76
2.66
4.58
7.31
9.9
12
13.5
14.6
18.3
22.7
26.8
0.9
1.7
2.57
4.47
7.13
8.6
11.7
13
14.2
17.9
22.1
26
0.88
1.63
2.48
4.36
6.95
8.2
11.4
12.6
13.8
17.4
21.5
25.1
0.86
1.56
2.38
4.24
6.76
7.9
11.1
12.2
13.4
16.9
20.9
24.2
0.84
1.48
2.27
4.12
6.56
7.6
10.8
11.7
13
16.4
20.2
23.2
0.82
1.41
2.17
4
6.36
7.2
10.5
11.2
12.5
15.9
19.6
22.3

C120
Rating
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
+5
+10
+15
+20
+25
+30
+35
+40
+45
+50 +55
+60
+65
+70
10 A
16 A
20 A
25 A
32 A
40 A
50 A
63 A
80 A
100 A
125 A
14.5
21.2
27
33.7
42.7
54.8
69.1
87.1
103.7
137.6
174.6
14.3
21
26.6
33.3
42.1
54
68.1
85.8
102.4
135.5
171.9
14
20.7
26.3
32.8
41.5
53.2
67
84.5
101
133.5
169.2
13.8
20.4
25.9
32.3
40.9
52.4
65.9
83.1
99.7
131.4
166.4
13.5
20.1
25.5
31.8
40.3
51.5
64.8
81.8
98.3
129.2
163.6
13.3
19.8
25
31.3
39.7
50.7
63.7
80.4
96.9
127.1
160.7
13
19.4
24.6
30.8
39
49.8
62.6
78.9
95.5
124.8
157.8
12.7
19.1
24.2
30.2
38.4
48.9
61.5
77.5
94.1
122.6
154.9
12.5
18.8
23.8
29.7
37.7
48
60.3
76
92.6
120.3
151.8
12.2
18.5
23.3
29.1
37.1
47.1
59.1
74.5
91.1
118
148.7
11.9
18.2
22.9
28.6
36.4
46.1
57.9
73
89.6
115.6
145.6
11.6
17.8
22.4
28
35.7
45.2
56.7
71.4
88.1
113.1
142.4
11.3
17.5
22
27.5
35
44.2
55.4
69.8
86.5
110.6
139.1
11
17.1
21.5
26.9
34.3
43.2
54.1
68.2
84.9
108.1
135.7
10.7
16.8
21
26.3
33.5
42.1
52.8
66.5
83.3
105.5
132.2
10.3
16.4
20.5
25.6
32.8
41.1
51.4
64.8
81.7
102.8
128.7
10
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
80
100
125
9.3
15.2
18.9
23.7
30.4
37.7
47.1
59.3
76.5
94.2
117.3
8.9
14.8
18.4
23
29.6
36.6
45.5
57.4
74.7
91.2
113.3
8.5
14.4
17.8
22.3
28.7
35.3
43.9
55.4
72.9
88.1
109.1
9.7
15.6
19.5
24.4
31.2
38.9
48.6
61.2
78.3
97.2
121.2
Dimensions
Section 12
11/15
11
Technical advice
temperature (cont.)
Tertiary/Industry (IEC 60947-2) (cont.)

NG125 derating table (IEC 60947-2)
NG125 Ambient temperature (C)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
+5
+10
+15
+20
+25
+30
+35
+40
+45
+50
+55
+60
+65
+70
10 A
Rating
13.7
13.5
13.2
13
12.8
12.5
12.3
12
11.7
11.5
11.2
10.9
10.6
10.3
10
9.7
9.4
8.7
8.3
7.9
16 A
20.3
20.1
19.8
19.5
19.2
18.9
18.6
18.3
18
17.7
17.4
17
16.7
16.4
16
15.7
15.3
14.9
14.5
14.1
13.7
20 A
26
25.6
25.3
24.9
24.5
24
23.6
23.2
22.8
22.3
21.9
21.4
21
20.5
20
19.5
19
18.5
17.9
17.4
16.8
25 A
33.8
33.2
32.7
32.1
31.5
30.9
30.3
29.7
29.1
28.4
27.8
27.1
26.4
25.7
25
24.3
23.5
22.7
21.9
21
20.1
32 A
41.2
40.6
40
39.4
38.8
38.2
37.5
36.9
36.2
35.6
34.9
34.2
33.5
32.7
32
31.2
30.5
29.7
28.8
28
27.1
40 A
53.5
52.7
51.8
51
50.1
49.1
48.2
47.3
46.3
45.3
44.3
43.3
42.2
41.1
40
38.9
37.7
36.5
35.2
33.9
32.5
50 A
66.3
65.2
64.2
63.1
62.1
61
59.8
58.7
57.5
56.4
55.1
53.9
52.6
51.3
50
48.6
47.2
45.8
44.3
42.7
41.1
63 A
83.4
82.1
80.8
79.5
78.1
76.8
75.4
73.9
72.5
71
69.5
67.9
66.3
64.7
63
61.3
59.5
57.7
55.8
53.9
51.8
80 A
100.4 99.1
97.8
96.4
95
93.6
92.2
90.8
89.3
87.8
86.3
84.8
83.2
81.6
80
78.3
76.6
74.9
73.1
71.3
69.4
100 A
133.4 131.3 129.1 127
97.2
94.3
91.3
88.2
85
81.6
125 A
165.2 162.7 160.1 157.5 154.8 152.1 149.3 146.5 143.6 140.7 137.7 134.6 131.5 128.3 125
124.8 122.5 120.2 117.9 115.5 113.1 110.6 108
105.4 102.7 100
121.6 118.1 114.6 110.9 107
103.1
Tertiary/Industry (IEC 60947-3)

SW60-DC derating table (IEC 60947-3)
SW60PV-DC
Rating
+5
+10
+15
+20
+25
+30
+35
+40
+45
+50
+60
+70
63
61
60
58
56
54
52
50
48
46
41
35
50 A
iC60H RCBO derating table (IEC 61009-1)

iC60H
RCBO
Rating
6A

-15
-10
-5
+5
+10
+15
+20
+25
+30
+35
+40
+45
+50
+55
+60
8.3
8.15
7.99
7.83
7.67
7.50
7.33
7.16
6.98
6.79
6.6
6.41
6.21
5.78
5.56
10 A
12.9
12.7
12.5
12.3
12.1
11.9
11.6
11.4
11.2
11
10.7
10.5
10.3
10
9.7
9.5
16 A
20.9
20.6
20.3
19.9
19.6
19.2
18.8
18.4
18.1
17.7
17.3
16.9
16.4
16
15.6
15.1
20 A
26.3
25.9
25.4
25
24.5
24.1
23.6
23.1
22.6
22.1
21.6
21.1
20.6
20
19.4
18.8
25 A
31.5
31
30.6
30.1
29.6
29.2
28.7
28.2
27.7
27.2
26.6
26.1
25.6
25
24.4
23.8
32 A
39.2
38.7
38.2
37.7
37.2
36.6
36.1
35.5
35
34.4
33.8
33.2
32.6
32
31.4
30.7
40 A
50.2
49.5
48.8
48
47.3
46.5
45.8
45
44.2
43.4
42.6
41.7
40.9
40
39.1
38.2
45 A
55.5
54.7
54
53.2
52.5
51.7
50.9
50.1
49.3
48.5
47.6
46.8
45.9
45
41.9
41
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11/16
Technical advice
temperature (cont.)
Switches
bb In all cases, the switches are correctly protected against overloads by a circuit
breaker with a lower or equal rating, operating at the same ambient temperature.
iCT contactors
DB123331
In the case of contactor mounting in an enclosure for which the interior temperature
is in a range between 50C and 60C, it is necessary to use a spacer,
cat. no. A9A27062, between each contactor.
Spacer cat. no. A9A27062
Splitter blocks
In the event of a temperature higher than 40C, the maximum acceptable current is
limited to the values in the table below:
Type
Multiclip 80 A
Distribloc 63 A
Temperature
40C
45C
50C
55C
60C
80
63
76
60
73
58
69
55
66
53
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11/17
DB125768
Technical advice
Short-circuit current limiting
Definition
Isc
Prospective
peak Isc
The limiting capacity of a circuit breaker is its ability to lessen the effects of a short
circuit on an electrical installation by reducing the current amplitude and the
dissipated power.
Benefits of limiting
Prospective Isc
Long installation service life
Limited
peak Isc
Limited Isc
tc
Prospective current and real limit current.
Savings through cascading
DB125767
Isc
A
Thermal effects
Lower temperature rise at the conductor level, hence increased service life for cables
and all components that are not self-protected (e.g. switches, contactors, etc.)
Mechanical effects
Lower electrodynamic repulsion forces, hence less risk of deformation or breakage of
electrical contacts and busbars.
Electromagnetic effects
Less interference on sensitive equipment located in the vicinity of an electric circuit.
Prospective
energy
100%
Cascading is a technique derived directly from current limiting: downstream of a

current-limiting circuit breaker it is possible to use circuit breakers of breaking
capacity lower than the prospective short-circuit current (in line with the cascading
tables). The breaking capacity is heightened thanks to current limiting by the
upstream device. Substantial savings can be achieved in this way on switchgear and
enclosures.
Discrimination of protection devices
The circuit breakers' current limiting capacity improves discrimination with the
protection devices located upstream: this is because the required energy passing
through the upstream protection device is greatly reduced and can be not enough
to cause it to trip. Discrimination can thus be natural without having to install a
time-delayed protection device upstream.
Limited
energy
100%
Acti 9 circuit breaker current limiting

t
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/18
Profiting from Schneider Electric's experience and expertise in the field of short-circuit
current breaking, the circuit breakers of the Acti 9 range have a top-level current
limiting characteristic for modular devices.
This assures them of optimal protection of the entire power distribution system.
Technical advice
Short-circuit current limiting (cont.)
Representation: Current limiting curves
The current limiting capacity of a circuit breaker is reflected by 2 curves which give,
as a function of the prospective short-circuit current (current which would flow in the
absence of a protection device):
bb the real peak current (limited)
bb the thermal stress (in As), this value, multiplied by the resistance of any element
through which the short-circuit current passes, gives the power dissipated by
this element.
DB125769
The straight line "10 ms" representing the energy As of a prospective short-circuit
current of a half-period (10 ms) indicates the energy that would be dissipated by
the short-circuit current in the absence of limiting by the protection device (see
example).
400
10 ms
b this short-circuit current (10 kA rms) is likely to dissipate up to
100000
Limited energy (As)
What is the energy limited by an iC60N 25 A circuit breaker for a prospective

short-circuit current of 10 kA rms. What is the quality of current limiting?
> as shown in the graph opposite:
1000000
10000
50- 63
32- 40
20 - 25
16
8- 10
2- 3
1000
100
0,01
Example
0,1
10
Prospective current (kA rms)
100
1,000 kA2s
b the iC60N circuit breaker reduces this thermal stress to: 35 kA2s,
which is 22 times less.
Example of use: Stresses acceptable by the cables
The following table shows the thermal stresses acceptable by the cables depending
on their insulation, their composition (Cu or Al) and their cross section. Crosssection values are expressed in mm and stresses in As.
S (mm)
PVC
Cu
1.5
2.5
10
2.97 x 104
8.26 x 104
2.12 x 105
4.76 x 105
1.32 x 106
4.10 x 104
1.39 x 105
2.92 x 105
6.56 x 105
Al
PRC
Cu
5.41 x 105
Al
S (mm)
PVC
PRC
1.82 x 106
7.52 x 105
16
25
35
Cu
3.4 x 106
8.26 x 106
1.62 x 107
50
3.21 x 107
3.38 x 10
6.64 x 10
1.35 x 107
Al
1.39 x 10
Cu
4.69 x 106
1.39 x 107
2.23 x 107
4.56 x 107
Al
1.93 x 106
4.70 x 106
9.23 x 106
1.88 x 107
Example
Is a Cu/PVC cable of cross section 10 mm protected by a NG125L device?
The above table shows that the acceptable stress is 1.32 x 106 As. Any short-circuit
current at the point where a NG125L device (Icu = 25 kA) is installed will be limited,
with a thermal stress of less than 2.2 x 105 As. (Curve on page 11/26).
The cable is therefore always protected up to the breaking capacity of the circuit
breaker.
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11/19
Technical advice
Limitation curves for network

Ue: 380-415 V AC (Ph/N 220-240 V AC)
iDPN (MCB and RCBO)
1P+N / 3P / 3P+N
Peak current
DB124265
DB124267
Thermal stress
1 000 000
10 ms
100
Thermal stress (As)
Peak current (kA)
100 000
10
32 - 40
16 - 25
10
3-4
2
32 - 40
16 - 25
10
10 000
3-4
2
1 000
1
1
0,1
0,01
0,1
Prospective short-circuit current (kA eff.)
100
10
0,01
0,1
10
DPN N (MCB and RCBO)

1P+N / 3P / 3P+N
DB124266
Thermal stress
DB124264
Peak current
1 000 000
10 ms
100
10
32 - 40
16 - 25
10
3-4
2
Thermal stress (As)
Peak current (kA)
100 000
32 - 40
16 - 25
10
10 000
3-4
2
1 000
1
1
0,1
0,01
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/20
0,1
10
100
0,01
0,1
10
Technical advice

Ue: 380-415 V AC (Ph/N 220-240 V AC)
iC60N
1P / 1P+N / 2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
DB124281
DB124280
Thermal stress
1000000
10 ms
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
16
8 - 10
6
10
100000
Thermal stress (As)
Peak current (kA)
100
4
2- 3
y1
50- 63
32- 40
20 - 25
16
8- 10
10000
2- 3
1000
0,1
0,01
0,1
10
100
0,01
100
y1
0,1
10
100
iC60H
1P / 1P+N / 2P / 3P / 4P
DB124285
Thermal stress
DB124284
Peak current
1000000
10 ms
20 - 25
16
8 - 10
0,1
0,01
4
2- 3
y1
0,1
10
50 - 63
32- 40
20- 25
16
8- 10
100000
50 - 63
32 - 40
10
100
Thermal stress (As)
Peak current (kA)
100
10000
2- 3
y1
1000
100
0,01
0,1
10
100
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/21
Technical advice

Ue: 380-415 V AC (Ph/N 220-240 V AC)
iC60L
1P / 2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
DB124289
DB124288
Thermal stress
1000000
10 ms
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
16
8 - 10
4
6
2- 3
10
y1
50- 63 32- 40
20- 25
16
8- 10
100000
Thermal stress (As)
Peak current (kA)
100
6
10000
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/22
0,1
10
100
100
0,01
2- 3
y1
1000
0,1
0,01
0,1
10
100
Technical advice

Ue: 380-415 V AC (Ph/N 220-240 V AC)
C60a
1P / 2P / 3P / 3P+N / 4P
Peak current
DB405712
DB405716
Thermal stress
Peak current (kA)
10
63
40
16 - 25
10
6
4
10 ms
100000
100
Peak current (kA)
1000000
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
10 - 16
10000
6
4
3
2
1000
1
0.75
100
0.5
10
10
0.01
100
0.1
10
100
C60N
1P / 1P+N / 2P / 3P / 3P+N / 4P
Peak current
DB405715
DB405719
Thermal stress
10 ms
100000
Peak current (kA)
100
Peak current (kA)
1000000
10
63
40
16 - 25
10
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
10 - 16
10000
6
4
3
2
1000
1
0.75
100
6
4
0.5
10
100
10
0.01
0.1
10
100
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/23
Technical advice

Ue: 380-415 V AC (Ph/N 220-240 V AC)
iC60H
1P / 1P+N / 2P / 3P / 3P+N / 4P
Peak current
DB405713
DB405717
Thermal stress
1000000
100000
10
Peak current (kA)
100
Peak current (kA)
10 ms
63
40
16 - 25
10
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
10 - 16
6
10000
4
3
2
1000
1
0.75
6
4
100
0.5
10
10
0.01
100
0.1
10
100
C60L
1P / 2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
DB405714
DB405718
Thermal stress
1000000
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
100000
100
10 - 16
10
63
40
Peak current (kA)
Peak current (kA)
10 ms
16 - 25
10000
4
3
2
1000
10
0.75
6
4
100
0.5
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/24
10
100
10
0.01
0.1
10
100
Technical advice

Ue: 380-415 V AC (Ph/N 220-240 V AC)
C120N, H
DB124293
1P / 2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
bb Circuit breaker type in accordance with the mark:
vv 1: C120N
vv 2: iC120H
vv 5: 10-16 A
vv 6: 20-25 A
vv 7: 32-40 A
vv 8: 50-63 A
vv 9: 80-125 A
cos phi = 0.3
20
15
Peak current (kA)
= 0.5
10
9
8
1
= 0.7
9
8
= 0.8
4
= 0.9
= 0.95
6 7 8 9 10
15
20
30
DB405604
Thermal stress
vv 1: C120N
vv 2: iC120H
10 6
5
10ms
1
10 5
Thermal stress (As)
10 4
125A
100A
80A
63A
50A
40A
32A
25A
20A
16A
10A
10 3
5
11
10 2
5
0.1
1
10
100
Dimensions
Section 12
11/25
Technical advice

Ue: 380-415 V AC (Ph/N 220-240 V AC)
NG125a, N, H, L
1P / 2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
DB124299

vv 1: NG125a
vv 2: NG125N
vv 3: NG125H
vv 4: NG125L
vv 5: 10 -16 A
vv 6: 20-25 A
vv 7: 32-40 A
vv 8: 50-63 A
vv 9: 80-125 A
cos phi = 0.3
20
4
3
15
2
= 0.5
Peak current (kA)
1
10
9
8
8
7
= 0.7
= 0.8
5
4
= 0.9
= 0.95
5 6 7 8 9 10
30 40 50
20
100
DB405607
Thermal stress
10 6
5
10ms
125A
100A
80A
63A
50A
40A
32A
25A
20A
16A
10A
1
10 5
Thermal stress (As)
10 4
5
2
3
4
10
3
5
11
10 2
5
0.1
Dimensions
Section 12
11/26
1
10
100

vv 1: NG125a 80-100-125 A
vv 2: NG125N
vv 3: NG125H
vv 4: NG125L
Technical advice

Ue: 440 V AC
C60N
2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
DB405723
DB405727
Thermal stress
Peak current (kA)
Peak current (kA)
10 ms
50 - 63
100000
100
10
63
40
16 - 25
10
6
4
1000000
10
32 - 40
20 - 25
10 - 16
6
10000
4
3
2
1000
1
0.75
100
0.5
100
10
0.01
0.1
10
100
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/27
Technical advice

Ue: 440 V AC
iC60H
2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
DB405721
DB405725
Thermal stress
1000000
10 ms
50 - 63
100000
32 - 40
20 - 25
10 - 16
10
Peak current (kA)
Peak current (kA)
100
63
40
16 - 25
10000
4
3
2
1000
1
0.75
0
6
100
0.5
10
10
0.01
100
0.1
10
100
C60L
2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
DB405722
DB405726
Thermal stress
1000000
10 ms
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
100000
100
10
63
40
Peak current (kA)
Peak current (kA)
10 - 16
16 - 25
10
6
10000
4
3
2
1000
1
0.75
100
0.5
10
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/28
100
10
0.01
0.1
10
100
Technical advice

Ue: 440 V AC
C120N, H
DB124294
2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
vv 1: C120N
vv 2: iC120H
vv 3: 0-16 A
vv 4: 20-25 A
vv 5: 32-40 A
vv 6: 50-63 A
vv 7: 80-125 A
cos phi = 0.3
20
15
= 0.5
Peak current (kA)
10
9
8
= 0.7
6
5
= 0.8
4
= 0.9
2
= 0.95
6 7 8 9 10
15
20
30

DB405605
Thermal stress
10 6
5

vv 1: C120N
vv 2: iC120H
10ms
1
10 5
Thermal stress (As)
10 4
125A
100A
80A
63A
50A
40A
32A
25A
20A
16A
10A
10 3
5
11
10 2
5
0.1
1
10
100
Dimensions
Section 12
11/29
Technical advice

Ue: 550 V AC
NG125a, N, H, L
DB124300
2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
vv 1: NG125a 3, 4P
vv 2: NG125N 2, 3, 4P
vv 3: NG125H 3, 4P
vv 4-5: NG125H 2P/NG125L 3, 4P
vv 6: NG125L 2P
vv 7: NG125 LMA 2, 3, 4P
vv 8: 10 -16 A
vv 9: 20-25 A
vv 10: 32-40 A
vv 11: 50-63 A
vv 12: 80-125 A
cos phi = 0.3
20
15
= 0.5
Peak current (kA)
3
10
9
8
2
= 0.7
7
6
7
5
4
12
11
10
9
8
= 0.8
5
4
= 0.9
= 0.95
5 6 7 8 9 10
20
30 40 50
100

DB405608
Thermal stress
10 6
3 6
10ms
125A
100A
80A
63A
50A
40A
32A
25A
20A
16A
10A
1
10 5
Thermal stress (As)
10 4
5
4
5
7
10 3
5
11
10 2
5
0.1
Dimensions
Section 12
11/30
1
10
100

vv 1: NG125a 3, 4P
vv 2: NG125N 2, 3, 4P
vv 3: NG125H 3, 4P
vv 4-5: NG125H 2P/NG125L 3, 4P
vv 6: NG125L 2P
vv 7: NG125LMA 2, 3, 4P
Technical advice

Ue: 220-240 V AC (Ph/N 110-130 V AC)
C60a
1P / 2P / 3P / 3P+N / 4P
Peak current
DB405702
DB405706
Thermal stress
10 ms
100000
100
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
Peak current (kA)
Peak current (kA)
1000000
10
63
40
16 - 25
10
6
16
10000
10
6
4
3
2
1000
0.75
100
0.5
10
10
0.01
100
0.1
10
100
C60N
1P / 1P+N / 2P / 3P / 3P+N / 4P
Peak current
DB405705
DB405709
Thermal stress
1000000
10 ms
100000
100
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
10
Peak current (kA)
Peak current (kA)
16
63
40
16 - 25
10
6
10000
10
6
4
3
2
1000
1
0.75
100
4
10
0.5
100
10
0.01
0.1
10
100
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/31
Technical advice

Ue: 220-240 V AC (Ph/N 110-130 V AC)
iC60H
1P / 1P+N / 2P / 3P / 3P+N / 4P
Peak current
DB405703
DB405707
Thermal stress
1000000
100000
100
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
16
Peak current (kA)
Peak current (kA)
10 ms
63
40
16 - 25
10
6
10
10
6
10000
4
3
2
1000
1
0.75
100
04
0.5
10
10
0.01
100
0.1
10
100
C60L
1P / 2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
DB405704
DB405708
Thermal stress
1000000
100000
63
10
Peak current (kA)
100
Peak current (kA)
10 ms
40 16
10
50 - 63
32 - 40
20 - 25
16
10
6
10000
4
3
2
1000
01
0.75
100
4
0.5
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/32
10
100
10
0.01
0.1
10
100
Technical advice

Ue: 220-240 V AC (Ph/N 110-130 V AC)
C120N, H
DB124292
1P / 2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
cos phi = 0.3
20
15
Peak current (kA)
= 0.5
10
9
8
= 0.7

vv 1: C120N
vv 2: iC120H
vv 5: 10-16 A
vv 6: 20-25 A
vv 7: 32-40 A
vv 8: 50-63 A
vv 9: 80-125 A
= 0.8
5
6
= 0.9
= 0.95
6 7 8 9 10
15
20
30
DB405603
Thermal stress
vv 1: C120N
vv 2: iC120H
10 6
5
10ms
1
10 5
Thermal stress (As)
10 4
125A
100A
80A
63A
50A
40A
32A
25A
20A
16A
10A
10 3
5
11
10 2
5
0.1
1
10
100
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Technical advice

Ue: 220-240 V AC (Ph/N 110-130 V AC)
NG125a, N, H, L
DB124298
1P / 2P / 3P / 4P
Peak current
cos phi = 0.3
20
15
= 0.5
10
9
8
Peak current (kA)
3
9
= 0.7

vv 1: NG125a
vv 2: NG125N
vv 3: NG125H
vv 4: NG125L
vv 5: 10-16 A
vv 6: 20-25 A
vv 7: 32-40 A
vv 8: 50-63 A
vv 9: 80-125 A
= 0.8
5
4
= 0.9
= 0.95
5 6 7 8 9 10
20
30 40 50
100

DB405606
Thermal stress
10 6
5
10ms
125A
100A
80A
63A
50A
40A
32A
25A
20A
16A
10A
1
10 5
Thermal stress (As)
10 4
5
2
3
4
10 3
5
11
10 2
5
0.1
Dimensions
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11/34
1
10
100

vv 1: NG125a 80-100-125 A
vv 2: NG125N
vv 3: NG125H
vv 4: NG125L
Technical advice
Limitation curves for direct current network

C60H-DC curve C
1P (220 V) - 2P (440 V)
Peak current
DB123591
DB123588
Thermal stress
1000000
10 ms
100000
Thermal stress (As)
Peak current (kA)
100
10
50 - 63
32 - 40
16
10
6
4
3
2
20 - 25
50 - 63
32 - 40
10000
20 - 25
16
10
6
4
1000
3
0.5 - 2
0.1
0.01
0.1
10
100
0.01
100
0.1
10
100
C60H-DC curve C
1P (250 V DC) - 2P (500 V DC)
Peak current
DB124306
DB123589
Thermal stress
1000000
10 ms
100000
Thermal stress (As)
Peak current (kA)
100
10
50 - 63
32 - 40
16
10
6
4
3
2
20 - 25
50 - 63
32 - 40
10000
20 - 25
16
10
6
4
1000
3
0.5 - 2
0.1
0.01
0.1
10
100
100
0.01
0.1
10
11
100
Dimensions
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Technical advice
Circuit breakers for direct

current applications
24 V - 48 V direct current applications

Typical applications
Direct current has been used for a long time and in many fields. It offers major
advantages, in particular immunity to electrical interference. Moreover, direct-current
installations are now simpler, because they benefit from the development of power
supplies with electronic converters and batteries.
bb Communication or measurement network:
vv 48 V DC switched telephone network,
vv 4-20 mA current loop.
bb Electrical supply for industrial PLCs:
vv PLCs and peripheral devices (24 or 48 V DC).
bb Auxiliary uninterruptible direct current power supply:
vv relays or electronic protection units for MV cubicles,
vv switchgear opening / closing trip units,
vv LV control and monitoring relays,
vv indicator lights,
vv circuit-breaker or on/off switch motor drives,
vv power contactor coils,
vv control/monitoring and supervision devices with communication that can be
powered via a separate uninterruptible power supply.
bb 24 to 48 V DC wind application:
vv isolated homes,
vv cottages, bungalows, mountain refuges,
vv pumps, street lighting,
vv measuring instruments, data acquisition,
vv telecommunication relays,
vv industrial applications.
Types of direct current networks
According to the types of DC networks illustrated below, we can identify the risks to
the installation and define the best means of protection.
Earthed
Isolated from earth
I: Earthed (or grounded) polarity (in this case negative)
II: Earthed mid-point
III: Isolated polarities

2 poles
DB124068
DB124076
2 poles
DB124067
2 poles (2P isolation)
DB124075
1 pole (1P isolation)
E
D
DB124387
2 poles (1P isolation 1P+N)
Worst-case faults
11
DB124236
Fault A and fault B (if only one polarity is protected)
Isc
Fault B
Double fault A and D or C and E
For further information on the types of networks and the faults that characterise them, refer to
the direct current circuit breaker (LV) selection guide, 220E2100.indd.
For all these configurations, we propose a single protection solution that depends
only on the requirement for the nominal current In and the short-circuit current Isc at
the installation point concerned.
The second important point in our solution is the fact that the protection is
implemented by non-polarised circuit breakers that can operate efficiently,
whatever the direction of the direct current.
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Technical advice

current applications (cont.)

24 - 48 V direct current protection solution
The performance levels shown in the tables below correspond to the most critical
faults according to the network configuration.
bb Breaking on one pole.
bb Fault between polarity and earth (Fault A).
Standard solution depending on the network and the

requirements of the installation (In / Isc)
In addition to the parameters shown on the following pages, the tables below
illustrate our range of circuit breakers according to the nominal current of the load
and short-circuit current at the point of installation.
bb Circuit breaker rating.
bb Breaking capacity of the circuit breaker.
Breaking capacity (kA)

Icu IEC 60947-2
DB405575
DB124383
1 pole isolation solution (1P)
y 50
NG125L
y 36
NG125H
Compact NSX
y 25
NG125N
y 20
y 15
y 10
C120H
iC60H
y 4.5
Maximum
rating (A)
y 63
y 80
y 125 u 125
Dimensions
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Technical advice


Icu IEC 60947-2
y 50
DB124384
DB405576
2 poles isolation solution (2P)
NG125L
y 36
Compact NS
NG125H
DB124385
y 25
NG125N
NG125N*
DB124386
y 20
y 15
E
D
y 10
iC60H
C120H
y 4.5
Maximum
rating (A)
y 63
y 80
y 125 u 125
(*) 3P NG125N connected in a two-pole configuration to reach 125 A (1P / 2P NG125 has a
maximum rating of 80 A).
1 pole isolation solution (1P+N)

Specific use of the iDPN range in a network with one polarity earthed and both
poles isolated: compact solution (1P+N in 18 mm).
DB404549
11
DB124077

Icu IEC 60947-2
y6
iDPN N
y 40
(*) iC60a breaking capacity Icu = 10 kA.
Dimensions
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11/38
y 63
Maximum
rating (A)
Technical advice


Constraints related to "direct current" applications
In direct current, inductors and capacitors do not disturb the operation of the
installation in steady state. Capacitors are charged and inductors no longer oppose
changes in the current.
However, they create transient phenomena when the circuit opens or closes, during
which time the current varies. Actual loads have both characteristics and generate
oscillatory phenomena.
Type of load
Inductive load
DB124240
US
An inductive load will tend to lengthen the current interrupt or establishment time,
because the inductance L then opposes the change in the current (Ldi/dt).
The transient phenomenon will mainly be characterised by a time constant imposed
by the load and whose value corresponds approximately to the interrupt or closing
time that the switchgear has to withstand. In addition, during the interrupt time, the
switchgear must be able to withstand the additional energy stored in the inductor in
steady state.
An inductive load therefore requires particular attention with respect to its time
constant.
A low value (typically < 5 ms) facilitates interruption.
UL = L di/dt
i
S
Ri
DB124241
E/R
t
= L/R
DB404550
Inductive load
Rsource + Rcables
UL
Capacitive load
During a closing operation, a capacitive load will cause an inrush current due to the
load on the capacitor, virtually under short-circuit condition at the beginning of the
phenomenon.
On opening, it will tend to discharge. The time constant is generally very low (< 1 ms)
and its effect is secondary with respect to the inrush current. A capacitive load will
require particular attention to the inrush or discharge current surges.
S
ES
Req
DB124243
Iinrush =
E
Rsource
+ Rcables
i = E/Req
11
= Rsource C
Capacitive load
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Technical advice


Time constant L/R
When a short-circuit occurs across the terminals of a direct current circuit, the
current increases from the operating current (< In) to the short-circuit current Isc
during a time depending on the resistance R and the inductance L of the shortcircuited loop.
The equation that governs the current in this loop is: U = Ri + Ldi/dt.
DB124245
A short-circuit current is established (neglecting In with respect to Isc)

by the equation:
i = Isc (1 - exp(-t/)),
where = L/R is the time constant used to establish the short-circuit.
Isc
In practice, after a time t = 3 the short-circuit is considered to be established,

because the value of exp(-3) = 0.05 is negligible compared to 1.
The lower the corresponding time constant (e.g. battery circuit), the faster a
short-circuit is established.
L/R
DB124246
% Isc
Description
DC applications
2 ms
Very fast short-circuit
bb Photovoltaic applications
5 ms
Fast short-circuit established
15 ms
Standardised value used in

standard IEC 60947-2
30 ms
Slower short-circuit
established
bb Resistive or slightly inductive circuits:

vv indicator light
vv trip units (MN, MX)
vv motor armatures
vv battery charger/uninterruptible power supply
(UPS)
bb Capacitive circuits: electronic controller
bb Inductive circuits:
vv electromagnetic coil
vv contactor coil
vv motor inductor
bb Highly inductive circuits:
vv electromagnetic coil
vv contactor coil
vv motor inductor
Isc
95
63
40
In general, the system time constant is calculated under worst case conditions,
across the terminals of the generator.
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Technical advice

DB124188
Tripping curves
We can choose our solution according to the inrush currents generated by our
loads, in the same way as for alternating current. In direct current, the same thermal
tripping curves are obtained as in alternating current. The only difference is that the
magnetic thresholds are offset by a coefficient 2 compared to the curves obtained
in alternating current.
3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
1000
Characteristics of the various curves and their applications:
Curves
10
Magnetic thresholds
AC
DC
2.4 to 3.6 In
3.4 to 5 In
3.2 to 4.8 In
6.4 to 9.6 In
D et K
9.6 to 14.4 In
100
bb Resistive loads
bb Loads with electronic circuits
4.5 to 6.8 In
bb Motor inductor: starting current 2 to 4 In
bb Battery charger/Uninterruptible power supply
(UPS)
9.05 to 13.6 In bb Electronic controller
t(s)
1
0,1
0,01
B
1
5.720%
I / In
11.320% 1720%
DC applications
13.6 to 20.4 In bb Electromagnetic coil: inrush overvoltage

10 to 20 Un
bb LV relay
bb Trip units (MN, MX)
bb Indicator light
bb PLCs (industrial programmable
logic controllers)
The figures opposite are iC60 tripping curves showing DC magnetic thresholds and
normative limits
Curves B, C, D, ratings 6 A to 63 A
Example
DB124244
DB124451
Protection of the 4 mm2 cable supplying a load at In = 30 A with a 32 A rating and a

tripping curve that allows the starting current for this load to be absorbed.
3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s
for
I/In = 1.05
1000
1000
100
iC60, 32 A
C curve
100
10
4 mm2 cable
fusion curve
10
t(s)
t(s)
1
0,1
0,1
0,01
Starting
current
0,01
4.220%
Curves Z, K, ratings 6 A to 63 A
I / In
1720%
10
100
1000
I (A)
Curve C, rating 32 A (AC magnetic thresholds in dotted lines)
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Technical advice


DB124247
Continuity of service of the solutions

Discrimination of the direct current protection devices
Discrimination is a key element that must be taken into account right from the design
stage of a low-voltage installation to allow continuity of service of the electrical power.
Discrimination involves coordination between two circuit breakers connected in
series, so that in the event of a fault, only the circuit breaker positioned immediately
upstream of the fault trips. A discrimination current Is is defined as:
bb I fault < Is: only D2 removes the fault, discrimination ensured,
bb I fault > Is: both circuit breakers may trip, discrimination not ensured.
Discrimination may be partial or total, up to the breaking capacity of the downstream
circuit breaker. To ensure total discrimination, the characteristics of the upstream
device must be higher than those of the downstream one.
D2
DB124248
Only D2 trips
Is D1 and
D2 trip
Ifault
The same principles apply to designing both direct current and alternating current
installations. Only the limit currents change when direct current is used.
Once again, we find the same concepts of discrimination:
bb total: up to the breaking capacity of the downstream device. Our tests have been
performed at up to 25 kA or 50 kA depending on the breaking capacity of the
devices in question.
bb partial: indication of the discrimination limit current Is. Discrimination is ensured
below this value; above this value, the upstream device participates in the breaking
process,
bb none: no discrimination ensured, the upstream and downstream circuit breakers
will trip.
For further information about the discrimination concept for protection devices in
general, refer to technical supplement 557E4300, "Discrimination of modular circuit
breakers".
Total discrimination solutions
In the following tables, we offer you solutions that favour continuity of service (total
discrimination between circuit breakers), for different short-circuit currents.
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Technical advice


Total discrimination: 20 kA
Upstream
iC60H
In (A)
Curve C
Time constant (L/R) = 15 ms
10 - 16
20 - 25
32
40
50 - 63
T
T
iC120H
NS
u 100
80
100
125
10
13
16 to 25
40
50 - 63
Downstream
iC60H
Curves B,C
y3
4
6
32
Upstream
NG125H
In (A)
Curve C
NS
80
u 100
Downstream
NG125H
Curves B,C
10
16 to 63
Upstream
NG125L
In (A)
Curve C
NS
80
u 100
Downstream
NG125L
Curves B,C
10
16 to 63
11
T
Total discrimination.
No discrimination.
Dimensions
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11/43
Technical advice


Coordination with loads
As seen above, the circuit-breaker characteristics chosen depend on the type of

load downstream of the installation.
The rating depends on the size of the cables to be protected and the curves depend
on the load inrush current.
Product selection according to the load inrush current
When certain "capacitive" loads are switched on, very high inrush currents appear
during the first milliseconds of operation. The following graphs show the average
DC non-tripping curves of our products for this time range (50 s to 10 ms).
iC60
DB124249
10
Curve D
Curve B
1
t(ms)
0,1
Curve C
0,01
10
100
1000
Ipeak/In
NG125 / C120
DB124250
10
Curve D
Curve B
1
t(ms)
0,1
Curve C
0,01
10
100
1000
Ipeak/In
This information allows us to select the most appropriate product, according to the
load specifications: curve and rating.
Example
DB124249
10
When an iC60 is used with a load with current peaks in the order of 200 In during the
first 0.1 millisecond, a curve C or D product must be installed.
Curve D
Curve B
11
DB124251
t(ms)
0,1
Curve C
0,01
0,1
1
10
100
1000
Ipeak/In
200
0,1
Dimensions
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11/44
100
200
1000
Technical advice


DB124238
Personal protection
Personal protection (earth-leakage protection) is not mandatory for this voltage

range (24-48 V DC).
In fact, according to the standards currently in force, the minimum ventricular
fibrillation current If for human beings is in the order of 25 mA for alternating current
(50 Hz), whereas for direct current, it is more than 50 mA.
The table below shows the data according to the standards and conditions:
Environment
DB124239
Dry environment
Zman = 2000 Ohm
Wet environment
Zman = 1000 Ohm
Voltage specifications
AC
DC
Uf = Z x If
50 V
100 V
Uf = Z x If
25 V
50 V
With Z corresponding to the impedance of the human body in the different types of
environment, If being the current passing through the body and Uf the minimum contact voltage
required to reach the danger current.
DB124237
Under normal operating conditions, this voltage range (< 50 V) is therefore not
dangerous to human beings.
Zman
Uf
If
Standards: IEC 60479-2, NF C 15100, IEC 60755.
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Dimensions
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11/45
Technical advice


Examples of applications
Industrial applications
Monitoring of agro-food tanks with 24 V DC converters for probes and
other sensors
bb Isolated network:
vv Isc = 20 kA,
vv In = 40 A.
Solution
DB124258
iC60H 2P 40 A + 24 V converters
In
Isc
Tank 1
probe
Tank 2
probe
Tank 3
probe
Tank 4
probe
Control of industrial process measurement by 12/24/48 V DC control

bb Isolated network:
vv Isc = 20 kA,
vv In = 40 A.
Solution
DB124261
iC60H 2P 40 A + DC solid-state relays

U
In
11
Isc
Load 1
Dimensions
Section 12
11/46
Load 2
Load 3
Technical advice


24 V DC generator power supply protection
bb Earthed network:
vv Isc = 10 kA / In = 63 A,
vv Isc = 10 kA / In = 20 A.
Solution
DB124262
iC60H 2P 63 A + iC60N 2P 20 A + DC loads
In1
AC network
Isc1
In2
DC network
Isc2
Load 1
Load 2
Load 3
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Dimensions
Section 12
11/47
Technical advice


Tertiary applications
Control and monitoring of the 48 V DC emergency lighting distribution for a
shopping centre
bb Mid-point of the network:
vv Isc = 20 kA,
vv In = 125 A.
Solution
DB124259
NG125H 3P 125 A + power contactors

U/2
In
U/2
Shopping
centre lighting
Zone 3
Shopping
centre lighting
Zone 1
Shopping
centre lighting
Zone 2
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Dimensions
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11/48
Isc
Shopping
centre lighting
Zone 4
Technical advice


Power supply protection by 24 V DC direct current generator
bb Earthed network:
vv Isc1 = 10 kA / In = 40 A,
vv Isc2 = 10 kA / In = 2/4/6 A.
Solution
iC60H 2P 40 A + iC60H 2P 2/4/6 A + PLC inputs + DC loads
DB124282
The Phaseo network failure solution provides the installation (or part thereof) with a
24 V DC power supply in the event of a mains voltage failure:
bb throughout the mains failure, to ensure the continuity of service of the installation.
bb during a limited time to allow:
vv data to be backed up,
vv actuators to be put in the fallback position,
vv a generating set to be started up,
vv the operating systems to be shut down,
vv remote supervision data to be transmitted.
In1
AC
network
Isc1
+
In2
DC
network
Isc2
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Load 1
Load 2
PLC
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Dimensions
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11/49
Technical advice
400 Hz network
Compatibility of 50/60 Hz equipment with a 400 Hz

network
The performance of products designed for domestic frequencies of 50/60 Hz is

impacted by the specific properties of networks of 400 Hz frequency.
Phenomena due to the increased frequency influence the behaviour of the copper
components of transformers, cables and protective equipment.
Some types of equipment designed for 50/60 Hz networks may not be suitable.
You should check whether or not a product is compatible and also apply any
correction factors given by the manufacturer.
Circuit breakers
Depending on the technologies used, modular circuit breakers designed for

50/60Hz can be used at 400 Hz.
To choose the performance of a modular circuit breaker:
bb do not take any thermal derating into account
(In at 400 Hz is equivalent to In at 50 Hz).
bb increase the magnetic tripping threshold, according to the table below.
bb check that the short-circuit current on the installation is less than the breaking
capacity of the circuit breaker. The breaking capacity of the circuit breakers at a
frequency of 400 Hz is the same as at frequencies of 50/60 Hz. This characteristic
is generally complied with, due to the fact that the short-circuit current of a 400
Hz generator is relatively low. In most cases, the generator Isc does not exceed
four times the rated current.
Circuit breaker
iDPN
iC60
C60
C120
NG125
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11/50
Curve
Magnetic trip thresholds

50 Hz
400 Hz
Tolerance
4 In
6 In
20 %
8 In
12 In
12 In
18 In
4 In
5.6 In
8 In
11.2 In
12 In
16.8 In
4 In
5.1 In
8.5 In
10.9 In
12 In
15.4 In
The NG125 and C120 circuit breakers are not suitable for networks of
400 Hz frequency. Refer to the Compact NSX offer.
Technical advice
400 Hz network (cont.)
Earth leakage protection devices
The residual current device trip thresholds designed for 50/60 Hz increase with the
frequency, but since the human body is less sensitive to the passage of a current at
400 Hz, protection is still ensured for the users.
According to the IEC 60479-2 standard, at 400 Hz the ventricular fibrillation
threshold is higher by a ratio of 6 (which means that the physiological effect of a
180mA current at 400 Hz will be the same as that of a 30 mA current at 50/60 Hz).
Frequency factor
Ff
15
10
6
5
1
50/60
300 400
100
1000
Frequency
(Hz)
Variations in the ventricular fibrillation threshold for shock durations exceeding the period of
cardiac cycle (as per IEC 60479-2).
Compatibility of residual current devices at 400 Hz:
Depending on the type and the technology employed, a residual current device
designed for a frequency of 50/60 Hz will or will not be capable of ensuring
protection for users in accordance with the requirements of the standard.
Type of protection and
type of equipment
Use possible on network of Limit

400 Hz frequency
A type
Not compatible
Trip threshold exceeding the

limit given by the curve
AC type
Not recommended
Excessive sensitivity with risk

of unwanted tripping (poor
guarantee of continuity of
service)
Si type
iID
YES
Vigi iC60
Not compatible
iDPN Vigi,
YES
Trip threshold exceeding the

limit given by the curve
Note: The choice of an iID residual current circuit breaker ensures protection for users at 400 Hz
while ensuring good continuity of service.
At 400 Hz, the test function of residual current devices designed for 50/60 Hz is
not operational due to the increase in the trip threshold.
Auxiliary function
Voltmetric releases
If a circuit breaker needs to be provided with a voltmetric release whose control

circuit is powered by the 400 Hz network, it is necessary to use a release auxiliary of
appropriate characteristics for 400 Hz networks:
Type
Undervoltage release iMN
Voltage
Cat. no.
115 V AC - 400 Hz
A9A26959
Dimensions
Section 12
11/51
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Motor
loads
Safepact 2
Discrimination
The table below indicates where total discrimination exists between devices.
D1
D2
Upstream Compact
Downstream
Rating (A)
circuit breaker
multi 9
iC60H
10 - 16
20 - 25
32 - 40
50 - 63
MGE1003X
MGE1253X
n
n
n
n
MGE1603X
n
n
n
n
MGE2003X
n
n
n
n
MGE2503X
MGE4003X
n
n
n
n
MGE6303X
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Note: For further information on this product range: consult us.
Guidance for motor loads

Specific magnetic only MCCBs are available for short circuit protection of motors.
However, the standard MCCB may be used, as detailed below.
Running current
Max motor size (kW)
(A) @ 415V
16A
2.2
5.0
25A
3.7
7.5
40A
4
8.4
63A
9
17
80A
15
28
100A
125A
160A
200A
250A
22
25
33
45
69
40
47
60
80
128
Note:
n These tables offer guidance only, for DOL starting assuming:
A starting current of 7 x FLC
Run-up time = 8 seconds for motors

< 3kW

10 seconds for motors

> 3kW
n The running current is a typical value and may vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer
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Panelboards
Powerpact 4
Possible terminal
Breaking
capacity for
capacity
crimped lug
415V
(mm)
@
Current Device
L
100A
MGP100
MCCB SP
6
25
25,000A @ 240V
100A
MGP100X
MCCB TP
6
25
36,000A
160A
MGP160X
MCCB TP
6
25
36,000A
250A
MGP250X
MCCB
8
25
36,000A
MGP250NA
Switch disconnector
8
25
400A
MGP400X
MCCB
10
32
50,000A
MGP400A
Switch disconnector
10
32
630A
MGP630X
MCCB
10
32
50,000A
MGP630NA
Switch disconnector
10
32
800A
NS800
12
44
50,000A
NS800NA
Switch disconnector
12
44
MGP INC
Direct connection
10
32
Outgoing
Earth connection
6
25mm tunnel Outgoing
Neutral connection
6
25
Incoming
Earth connection
10
32
Incoming
Neutral connection
12
40
Other connections available on request. If you require higher breaking capacity, consult us.
1600A Panelboard
Incoming connection details

4 - 12.5 holes on 50 mm pitch
Pole pitch = 70mm
Distance to gland plate = 708mm
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/53
Degrees of
protection
Provided by enclosures
External influences
In many national and international standards, a large number of external influences

to which an electrical installation can be subjected are indexed and coded:
presence of water, presence of solid objects, risk of impact, vibrations, presence
of corrosive substances, etc. These influences may be present with variable
intensity depending on the conditions of installation: The presence of water may
be in the form of a few drops or total immersion.
Protection index
European standard EN60529 gives a protection code (IP) which characterises the
ability of equipment to withstand the following external influences:
n Presence of solid bodies
n Presence of water
This code comprises two digits, depending on these external influences. The
protection index is assigned to the equipment following a series of tests laid down
in the respective standards.
Test according to EN60529

1st digit
2nd digit
Protection
against solid bodies
Protection
against liquids
No protection
Protection against
solid bodies
greater than 50 mm
Protection against
vertical drops of
water (condensation)
Protection against
solid bodies
greater than
12.5mm
Protection against
drops of water falling
up to 15 from
vertical
no protection
0
1
50mm
12.5mm
3
2.5mm
4
1mm
Protection against
solid bodies
greater than 2.5 mm
Protection against
solid bodies
greater than 1 mm
Protection against
dust
(no harmful
deposits)
6
Total protection
against dust
11
Dimensions
Section 12
11/54
Example
IP 55
Protection against dust
(no harmful deposits)
Protection against hosing
with water from all directions
Protection against
rainwater up to 60
from vertical
Protection against
water projected from
all directions
protection against
hosing with water
from all directions
Protection against
swamping with water
Protection against
immersion
Earth Loop Impedance Values for

Miniature Circuit Breakers
Type iC60H
Type B
Rating
1A
2A
4A
6A
10A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
Type iC120H
Type B
Rating
10A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
80A
100A
125A
Type NG125N/H
Type B
Rating
80A
100A
125A
0.4 Sec
46
23
11.5
7.6
4.6
2.88
2.3
1.84
1.44
1.15
0.92
0.73
0.4 Sec
4.6
2.88
2.3
1.84
1.44
1.15
0.92
0.73
0.57
0.46
0.36
0.4 Sec
0.57
0.46
0.36
5 Sec
46
23
11.5
7.6
4.6
2.88
2.3
1.84
1.44
1.15
0.92
0.73
5 Sec
4.6
2.88
2.3
1.84
1.44
1.15
0.92
0.73
0.57
0.46
0.36
5 Sec
0.57
0.46
0.36
Type iC60H
Type D
Type iC60H
Type C
Rating
1A
2A
4A
6A
10A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
0.4 Sec
23
11.5
5.75
3.88
2.3
1.44
1.15
0.92
0.72
0.58
0.46
0.37
Rating
1A
2A
4A
6A
10A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
0.4 Sec
16.43
8.21
4.11
2.74
1.64
1.03
0.82
0.66
0.51
0.41
0.33
0.26
5 Sec
29.49
14.38
7.42
4.89
2.95
1.84
1.47
1.18
0.92
0.74
0.59
0.47
Rating
10A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
80A
100A
125A
0.4 Sec
1.64
1.03
0.82
0.66
0.51
0.41
0.33
0.26
0.21
0.16
0.13
5 Sec
2.87
1.79
1.44
1.15
0.9
0.71
0.57
0.45
0.35
0.28
0.23
Type NG125N/H
Type D
Rating
80A
100A
125A
0.4 Sec
0.21
0.16
0.13
5 Sec
0.35
0.28
0.23
5 Sec
29.49
14.38
7.42
4.89
2.95
1.84
1.47
1.18
0.92
0.74
0.59
0.47
Type iC120H
Type D
Type iC120H
Type C
Rating
10A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
80A
100A
125A
Type NG125N/H
Type C
Rating
10A
16A
20A
25A
32A
40A
50A
63A
80A
100A
125A
0.4 Sec
2.3
1.44
1.15
0.92
0.72
0.58
0.46
0.37
0.29
0.23
0.18
0.4 Sec
2.3
1.44
1.15
0.92
0.72
0.58
0.46
0.37
0.29
0.23
0.18
5 Sec
2.87
1.79
1.44
1.15
0.9
0.71
0.57
0.45
0.35
0.28
0.23
5 Sec
2.87
1.79
1.44
1.15
0.9
0.71
0.57
0.45
0.35
0.28
0.23
11
Dimensions
Section 12
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Dissipated power, impedance and voltage drop..................................... page 11/2

Dissipated power, impedance and

Add-on residual current devices

Voltage drop calculation:

Dissipated power, impedance and

Voltage drop calculation:

Thermal tripping limits

The circuit breakers tripping curves consist of two parts:

Verification of the discrimination between two circuit

Tripping curves (cont.)

Alternative current 50/60 Hz

3600 s for I/In = 1.45

According to IEC/EN 60898-1 (reference temperature 30C)

iDPN, DPN N (circuit-breaker and residual current device)

According to IEC/EN 60898-1 (reference temperature 30C)

3600 s for I/In = 1.45

3600 s for I/In = 1.45

Tripping curves (cont.)

Alternative current 50/60 Hz

Tripping curves (cont.)

Alternative current 50/60 Hz

3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s for I/In = 1.3

Tripping curves (cont.)

According to IEC/EN 60947-2 (reference temperature 50C)

According to IEC/EN 60947-2 (reference temperature 40C)

Alternative current 50/60 Hz

3600 s for I/In= 1.3

3600 s for I/In = 1.3

Tripping curves (cont.)

3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s for I/In = 1.3

3600 s for I/In = 1.3

Tripping curves (cont.)

According to IEC/EN 60947-2 (reference temperature 25C)

3600 s for I/In = 1.3

iDPN, C60H-DC, C60, C120, NG125,

With Vigi (AC)

With Vigi (A, SI)

C60NA-DC, SW60PV-DC switchdisconnectors

Maximum operating current

Maximum operating current

Maximum operating current

iID residual current

RCA, ARA control auxiliaries

iTL impulse relays

iCT, iTL auxiliaries

Maximum operating current

Maximum operating current

bb A rise in temperature causes lowering of the thermal threshold

Operating current not to be exceeded (A)

Actual rating (A)

Several iC60 in the same enclosure

26.35 x 0.8 = 21 25 x 0.8 = 20

Ambient temperature (C)

124.5 122.6 120.7 118.8 116.9 114.9 112.9 110.9