MCCB I Nterlock
MCCB I Nterlock
MCCB I Nterlock
See also
Manual operators (Page 238)
Draw-out technology (Page 215)
4.7.3.2 Sliding bar with Bowden cable: Modules for sliding bar with Bowden cable
A mutual interlock between up to three molded case circuit breakers can be implemented by
means of the front Bowden cable interlock. This interlock functions according to the blocking
principle: If one of the circuit breakers included in the interlock is unlocked, the Bowden
cables move in such a way as to ensure that the other molded case circuit breakers are
locked in the OFF (O) position.
In order to implement a front Bowden cable interlock, sliding bar modules must be mounted
on the 3VA molded case circuit breakers to be included in the interlock arrangement. Each of
these modules is equipped with a slide which blocks or releases operation of the handle.
A Bowden cable must be installed in addition to the sliding bar modules. This cable prevents
the slides from releasing more than one molded case circuit breaker at any one time. As a
result, only one 3VA molded case circuit breaker at a time can be operated and only one
molded case circuit breaker can be in the ON (I) position.
Note
For installation instructions, please refer to operating instructions "Sliding bar modules".
Interlock combinations
Interlocks can be implemented between the following 3VA molded case circuit breakers:
When a sliding bar with Bowden cable is installed to interlock three 3VA molded case circuit
breakers, the following combinations of handle position are possible: