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Circuit breakers

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Circuit breakers

Continuous current rating (handle rating) (ampere

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

The designated RMS alternating or direct current in amperes which a device or assembly will carry continuously in free air without tripping or exceeding temperature limits.

Ground fault

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

An unintentional current path, through ground, back to the source.

Frequency rating

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

The range of frequencies within which a product can be applied.

Frequency

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

The number of cycles per second for an alternating current system.

Conductor

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

A substance or body that allows a current of electricity to pass continuously along it.

Communication network

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

A network allowing the flow of information between electrical components, comprised of programmable controller interface units, protocol software and modems.

Coil clearing switch

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

A mechanically-operated switch in series with the coil of a shunt trip device which breaks the coil current when the circuit breaker opens.

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