{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"ga-dc-circuit-breaker","name":"DC circuit breaker","kind":"object","abbreviation":"GA","aliases":["direct current breaker","DC circuit breaker CAD","DC circuit breaker general arrangement","DC circuit breaker panel layout"],"category":"power-distribution","drawingTypes":["GA","SLD"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"A DC breaker is selected to interrupt a specified direct-current circuit.","description":["A DC breaker is selected to interrupt a specified direct-current circuit.","Keep polarity requirements, pole connections and cable exit zones visible in the drawing package. The GA locates the physical item; the associated schematic or equipment schedule records its electrical interfaces.","The preview is independent educational geometry and is not a manufacturer outline, fabrication drawing or verified standard graphic. Obtain the applicable model drawing from the cited official source before making a dimensional layout."],"readingNotes":["Keep polarity requirements, pole connections and cable exit zones visible in the drawing package.","An AC breaker cannot be treated as a DC breaker merely because both fit the same rail."],"drawingChecklist":["Confirm the exact equipment identity, drawing revision and installation orientation.","Keep polarity requirements, pole connections and cable exit zones visible in the drawing package.","Cross-reference the terminals, cable routes and service tasks with the equipment schedule."],"distinction":"An AC breaker cannot be treated as a DC breaker merely because both fit the same rail.","facts":[{"label":"Record type","value":"Generic equipment / layout object"},{"label":"Drawing role","value":"Physical location and interface coordination"},{"label":"Dimensions","value":"Not specified here; use the selected manufacturer drawing"},{"label":"Artwork","value":"Original conceptual envelope; unitless and not to scale"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-object-schneider-ranges","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}],"related":["switchboard","control-cabinet"],"artwork":"edu-object-ga-dc-circuit-breaker","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/objects/ga-dc-circuit-breaker","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/ga-dc-circuit-breaker.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-object-schneider-ranges","title":"Official product ranges A–Z","publisher":"Schneider Electric","url":"https://www.se.com/uk/en/product-range-az/","type":"manufacturer","scope":"UK public range identity and product-family links, including legacy flags. Publication here does not imply availability or approvals in another country.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}]}