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Protection functions

Starting circuit breaker

Connects a machine to the electrical supply used during starting.

Drawing use: SLD / Schematic
Application: Metering & protection
Reference family: IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

A starting breaker serves the start arrangement; device 42 identifies the normal running connection.

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Protection functions

AC circuit breaker

Device function number 52 identifies an AC circuit breaker in the power-system device-function convention. It can appear in equipment identification, control references or a protection drawing, but it remains distinct from the graphical symbol and product specification.

Drawing use: SLD / Schematic
Application: Power distribution
Reference family: IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

The number 52 identifies a device function. It is not an IEC graphical-symbol identifier, breaker current rating or manufacturer model.

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