ICU Vs ICS
ICU Vs ICS
ICU Vs ICS
Type B MCCB:
§ Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 3 and 5 times rated current (In).
§ Operating Time:0.4 To 13 Sec
§ For example a 10A device will trip at 30-50A.
§ Application: Domestic applications or light commercial applications where connected
loads are primarily lighting fixtures, domestic appliances with mainly restive
elements.
§ Suitable for: Restive Load application (Lighting , Small Motor)
§ Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively low.
§ Installation at: At Sub feeder of Distribution Board.
Type C MCCB:
§ Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 5 and 10 times full load current.
§ Operating Time:0.4 To 5 Sec
§ Application: commercial or industrial type of applications, fluorescent lighting,
motors etc where there could be chances of higher values of short circuit currents in
the circuit.
§ Suitable for: Inductive Load application (Pumps, Motor, fluorescent lighting.)
§ Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively moderate level.
§ Installation at: At incoming / Outgoing of Distribution Board.
Type D MCCB:
§ Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 10 and 20 times full load current.
§ Operating Time:0.4 To 3 Sec
§ Application: specialty industrial / commercial uses (Transformers or X-ray machines,
large winding motors, discharge lighting, large battery charging). Where current
inrush can be very high.
§ Suitable for: Inductive- Capacitive Load application (Pumps, Motor)
§ Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively High
§ Installation at: At incoming of Distribution Board / Panels.
Type K MCCB:
§ Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 8 and 12 times full load current.
§ Operating Time:04 To 5 Sec
§ Application: Suitable for inductive and motor loads with high inrush currents.
§ Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively High
§ Installation at: At incoming of Distribution Board / Panels.
Type Z MCCB:
§ Operating Current: This type of MCB trips between 2 and 3 times full load current.
§ Operating Time:04 To 5 Sec
§ Application: These types of MCBs are highly sensitive to short circuit and are used for
protection of highly sensitive devices such as semiconductor devices.
§ Surge Current: The surge current level is relatively too low
§ Installation at: At Sub feeder of Distribution Board for IT equipment.
(D) Accessories:
(1) Rotary Handle:
§ It is used to extend ON/OFF handle of MCCB when Panel Door is closed.
§ It is also used to indicate ON/OFF or Trip Position
(2) Shunt Trip:
§ Usedfor Remote Tripping
(3) Alarm contact:
§ It
used to trip MCCB in under voltage condition (70 to 35% of rated Voltage).
(6) Mechanical Interlocking:
§ It
used to mechanical interlock of two MCCB on the same Panel.
(7) Manual / Auto:
§ MCCB may have provision for Auto /Manual operation.
§ An “auto/manual” switch in front of Panel.
§ When set to the “Manual” position, lock out electrical control and when set to
“auto”, lock out the manual control; remote indication
(8) Motorized operation:
§ MCCB may have option for manual operation or with a motor mechanism for
electrically controlled
(E) Others:
(1) Frequency:
§ MCB is designed and used in AC power system of 50 to 60Hz.
§ Electromagnetic force of magnetic release is related with power supply frequency so If
Frequency is changed than electromagnetic fore of Magnetic element is changed
hence MCCB tripping current will be different.
§ If we used MCCB for protection in DC circuits than specially design DC circuit
MCCB should be used rather than normal type of MCCB.
(2) Isolation:
§ MCCB is suitability for visible isolation. It is particularly important.
§ If a circuit breaker is turned off, it should indicate so visibly.
§ It should not be able to indicate otherwise if the contacts are not open. In other words,
it offers proof of isolation.
(3) Type of Mounting Arrangement:
§ According to mounting arrangement, MCBs can be divided into two categories.
§ DIN rail mount MCCB
§ Plug-in MCCB
§ DIN Rail Mount MCB
§ The main advantage of this type of MCB is versatility
§ DIN rails are used by many different types of electrical and
communications equipment, and they are mainstream in industrial settings.
§ They can be easily integrated into nearly any control or protection system.
§ A disadvantage of this type of MCB is that more work is required for installation, and
plug-in MCBs may be a better choice for simple installations.
§ Plug-In MCB
§ These MCBs are easy for installation. As name indicates, they just have to be plugged
into a compatible electric panel.
§ Plug-in MCBs are suitable for applications that use circuit breakers exclusively-
typically residential and commercial electrical distribution systems.
§ When using plug-in MCBs it is important that the breakers and the panel must match.
It is not an issue when both are of the same brand
(4) Pollution degrees:
§ It determines in what kind of environment circuit breakers can be installed.
§ Ina Domestic purpose where there is no dust no humidity, the circuit breaker is
comfortable.
§ For Domestic purpose pollution degree 2 is suitable.
§ But in an outdoor public installation where there may be dust which cause leakage
currents and lead to dangerous arcs.
§ For dusty pollution, humidity environment or outdoor type heavy-duty applications
(incoming switchboards) pollution degree 3 is suitable.
(5) Energy Class:
§ MCB need some time for tripping, In this time, fault current will create some energy
which will exist in system.
§ This energy is termed as release energy. For efficient MCB operation it should be in
within limited. On basis of amount of release energy it is classified in class 1, class 2
and class 3.
§ Class 3 is best which allows maximum 1.5L joule/second.
Example of MCB / MCCB specification / Name Plate:
Frame: F750
No. of Poles: 3
Thermal: Fixed
Magnetic: Fixed
Weight: 0.84Kg
Fixed /Adjustable
Trip
characteristics Not adjusted Thermal operated for
Settings overload and Magnetic
operation for instant trip in
Short circuit conditions
Application Indoor Type Indoor / Outdoor Type
Pollution
0 to 2 3
Degree
Low current circuits High power rating i.e.
Suitable for (homes, shops, school and commercial and industrial
offices). use
This is designed for
This is designed for skilled
unskilled user / uninstructed
User user and supposed to be
user and not being
maintained properly
maintained consequently
Type of over current / Short Circuit /
over current protection
Protection Earth Fault protection
Rail / Fixed / Draw out
Mounting Rail Mounted
Mounted
Operating Electrical /Mechanical Electrical /Mechanical /
Mechanism Operating Motorized Operating
Example: what should we select MCB or MCCB for current carrying capacity 100A and
breaking capacity 15KA and cost is a not main criteria.
§ For this rating both MCB and MCCB are available so we should consider application
and other facilities to choose MCB or MCCB.
§ If we want to use it at indoor purpose, having less Space and if we do not need
tripping adjustment and other function or accessories than MCB is best option.
§ If we want to use it at indoor / Outdoor purpose, having Space and need tripping
adjustment for coordination with other MCCB, We need Interlocking for safety and
other function or accessories than MCCB is best option.
IEC 60898-1
Characteristics IEC 60947-2 (MCCB)
(MCB)
Pollution Degree 2 3
Application Current AC AC or DC
Residential / Commercial /
Application Residential
Industrial
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