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Trip curve

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

A graphical representation of the response of a circuit breaker to current over a period of time.

Electrical operator

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

An electrical device used to open and close a circuit breaker or switch and reset a circuit breaker. See also spring charging motor.

Electrical closing push button (BPFE)

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

A push button used to electrically close a circuit breaker using a shunt close with communication option. This takes into account all safety functions that are part of the control and monitoring ...

Drawout shaft cover

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

A shutter which allows or restricts access to the drawout shaft.

Drawout access cover

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

A shutter which allows or restricts access to the drawout shaft.

Insulated case circuit breaker (ICCB)

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

UL Standard 489 Listed nonfused moulded case circuit breakers which utilise a two-step stored energy closing mechanism, electronic trip system and drawout construction.

Instantaneous trip

Electrical equipment; Circuit breakers

A qualifying term indicating that no delay is purposely introduced in the tripping action of the circuit breaker during short-circuit conditions.

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